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A Statefment. Mr. Editor: Please allow*me space in your pnper to prove my innocence as, to a slanderous report which has been circulated for some length of time, and to my knowledge about five years in Whitmire. I came to this place in 1890 from Waxhaw, N. C., and have tried to live in love and friendship with my neighbors, assist ing all I could in church work and trying to live a. Christia,n, life, but have been forced by the unpleasant situation to witthdraw from 'hurch work entirely. I tried to hel.p those who needed help, and only God, who knows our hearts, knows the meaning of this. Possibly the originators of this slander did not know the harm it might do me in the eyes of persons who knew nothing of my past life. However, since I am forced to vindi eato myself before tile public, I shall do it in a way that will leave no room for doubt in the mind of any 01ne,) and if ily accuser-s suffer I an niot to blame. They originated the hargle n against iie, and have repemt ed thelml ad I have kept silent for live vears, ing and prayin"g that tI ey would make soi attelillt to right the wrong, because I have -beoni fully aware of (he fact all along that t'hey knew Ilit Iheir charges against 'Ine were tintrue and witi'out iny fonidatlion. At the beginning of this troublel these slalderers consti.tuted thiemsel Tes my eneiies without cause, and they have tsed every foul, unfair, alld inlcharitable Imlea.s possible against ile, anld since they seem so sure of their ground in their evil desinis against mle I ilist ulse 1 f'ew equnally Sure, undenia-ble and unl dauted ileans, inot. in defenise of, my sel. but. I have a dear, innocont daughter who is far idearer to nie than my own life and I am sure that all right-inided, intielligentf, honor lovinlig peopIle will agree withi me Mha it would be wronl" for imle to allow her to suffer in Ihe fut.ure, perhaps after her moter's death. for a wroig done her mnother when it is so easy now for ie to stolp Ihese slanderers' moulits with the Iruthi of my in.no eMINI. T have no desire to injure iy ellnivs bIIut T muist insure liy dalughter's 1re agist. any possi bility of daniiger. in this matter. sarah J. Morrow. I give the following quot ations frol the lible, and I hop)e my friends will read every oie (if thei. isaln 35: 11,12. Psalm 109: 2, 3. Psalm 120: 2, :3. Psalm 10: :3. 1'roverbs 6: 16-20. Proverbs 10: 18. Proverbs .11: 9. Proverbs 13: 5. Proverbs 19: 5-9. Proverbs 25: 18. Itroverbs 26 : 28. rsaiah 59: 1-1i. .Jetreiah 9): 5. Ti tsi 1:5 1:-31. 1 Jamelts 1: 26. 1st Peter 2: 1. llomnts 12: 18. Mat thew 7: 12. I also g'ive the following partttial 'jptot at ions from Character Sket-ches, a work cop(l)osed b)y Itev. Gleo. A. Lofton. If y'ou have his 'book turn to page 75 andI read to page 82. "fThe serpent with his v'etnm andt his ir'e, with his slimy slippery folds usid his noiseless erawvl, with its datadly coil and( fatal fatig, is the o'ly fit -emtblem of thle man or wo man11 who st abs to kill chinracter. Jealousv aml1( etnvy, pr'ejudice and maligntity are the sac of poison tinder the sland~er'ous tkingute from wvhie'h lie feeds his deadly fang, which try to pierce one's good name. Love and 'honor niever' engage in this vile busi ness, bult the slanderer is a total trangeir to these noble itnstinets of the human breast. The slanderer 'hates his or her superior and the nteighborhood gtossips have nothiung 'betltr to do tIhan to talk about his or her nieighboirs. Such people seem to find a fhindisht delight in t heir base v'ocai oni. A b)it of satidath is a suigar plumn whlich they roll in their mouthI and divide with each other. ''The hm grows as it rolls from motuth to nmouthi like the fiye loaves and1( the two little fishes with wvhieh the Master fed the five thousand hungry souls and had( twelve baskets fu'ef fragmentts whicht remaihed. It Is impossi'ble with the ordinary sense *of the humane to comprehend or ap -pieciate the' nature anel charra -ter of the slanderer. We can see how men A, in a heat of passion can slay their fellows; howv hunger and penury can stpah, but there.are' souls too lofty, hiorts too pure, to understand how this monster of all iniquity can try to ruin-the reputation or destroy the charactef of an innocent human be ~ng. These neighborhood gossips generally have some worthless char exeter mr front of them in order to,I evade legal or personal accountabil- he ilty. The treatment of slander is an I important consideration. The sland- a cred man or woman occupies a diffl- ro ro cult position. and needs most of all the grace of patience and forbear- cl ance; of fortitude and bravery. It is as best not to be in too big a hurry, dr and to pay little attention, unless t.r dignity and duty demailds vindica- R. tion. Wait on God, never brush fresh N mud from your clothes, let it dry. Socrates said slander do ont hurt el ine because they do not hit me, but ti we do not all have the rugged mountalil grandeur of Socrates. N. Blander do hit and hurt some in nocent people. Sometimes rend fam ilies, cliirelies and neighborhoods, , leaving for a while the desolation"of the cyclone in their tra-c and often , it takes manhood, womanhood aind Ch1ristiani>ty to )eave asidethe revolv- de er and tardy law and wait until the "f storm passes over. After all slan- M der like other ills is one of the Chris- M fian crosses and well borne it inures above all afflictions to the puriest Ihastening and development of Ohris- a ian life. No cross ever won a brilh- o ter crown if borne well for Jesus sake. It is comfort to know that birds ro, pick at the best and highest fruit. to; that grows upon the tree. The grea-t- te ast an( best people in the world are te slandered and only the good and use- t ful can be. Purity an(d superiorty I are the shininig mIarks against which N jealousy (id el'Nvy have ever shot their fiery shafts." "'c .M ''Among the sons of men how few are known, Who dare he .iit to merit not their i Own pla SIiperior viirtile aindi superior sense 01 To knaves anl(d fools will always give offelse.', roe To whom it may concern: We take ro" [leasrine in stza t ing t hat we knew hia \liss Sara 1J. Starnes, a daug-hiter of T,hi41m1as Startnes. prior to her iamr riairv to Mr. R. F. Morrow, as a YiM.g Voniin of good character; Hia sIhe enjoyed the" Coln fidence and Io" :steem of those livin.. in ii'er father 's ii.IhbohIood; that Ilhere wits never nv breaIlb (of suspicionl on ler vir-tue Sr'ight Iivi lg tlat her fatiher is still ivilg '1moig Its a respected Confed- N. rate soldier, whose wife died whien 4-atrali was abont thirteen years old. a Rhe being the oldest of eight chil Irlen, and she did what she could to he atssist her father in the rearing of ab the children until she was about nine- "I teen years old when sie went. to live tra with Mr. J. J. Perry near Osceola, hot R. C., where she met and married " Mr. Morrow; tlIt we do not credit an ni in lally manner believe any Ie ports reflectinlg on her character as " wre know that she lived a life without reproachi in our neighborhood and eo, 6ve think sie is a CIuristian woman N. trying to live riight with h1et' God and hier' neighbors. This April 22, 1907. W. L. l'resh ia, Mon roe, N. C. TP. J1. W. Broomi, Monr'oe N. C., R. F'. D). No. 41. to S. A. Lat han, Moinroe, N. C., R. F. ( D). No. 4. P. V. Richiardsoii, Moinroc, N. C., i 1H. F. D). No. 4. kn (l. S. Tison, Waxhtaw, N. C., R. F.te 1). No. 2. t N. CN., R. F. D. No 2. m1 Mi's. ~J. C. lmns, Wanxhaw, N. C., it. F. ID. No. 2. Mir. and Mr~s. Hod Mont gomery, Monrioe, N. C., R. F. D. No. 2. J1. A. Melton, Monrioe, N. C., R. F. qu D). No. 2. J1. M. (Nottrtney, W'ahaw, N. C. an R. F. D). No. 5.M R. M. Glenn, Waxhaw, N. C." Capt. B. F. Richardson, age 71, A Monroe, N. C., R. F. D. No. 4. chi Mrs. L. C. Harris, age 72, Monmroe, k N. C., -R. F. D. No. 2. kl W. R. McNeely, age 60, Waxhaw, N. C., R. F. ID. No. 2. Mr's. II. V. MoNeely, age 77, Wax-. cl ho aw. N. CN., R. F. D. No. 2. - W. H. Glenn, age 58, Waxhiaw,.N. C., R. F. D. No. 2. Mi'. and Mr's. Geo. MeWhiorter', age' 59, Waxhiaw, N. CN., RI. F. D. No. Mr's. WV. S. Starines, age 64, WVax hia w, N. C., R. F. D. N. 2. 'Mliss Sarah Richiardson, sage 7Jp, 0 WVaxhaw, N. C., R. F. D. NoT. 2. Mr. antd Mrs. Win. Baker, age 70 and 75, Waxhaw, N. C., R. F. D. No.a Mi's. Emelino Mel ton, age 69, Monroe, N. C., R. F. D. No. 2. T. C. Eubanks, .age 74, Monroe, N. f C., R. F. D. No.. 10. e Mrs. M. E. Lowry, age 59, Wax hiaw, N. C. William MoWhiorter, age 03, Wax- 81 hiaw, N. C., R. F. D. No. 2. Why Sarah wvho eduld have start ed sutch a report on you. Mittie Star.. nos, Monroe, N. C., R. F. D. No. 4. I k.hew Sarah from infaney and no one can find aught against her ,in \ I - } r old neighborhood, if called upon can repeat this and as inuoh more you want in defence of her. char ter. John E. Starnes, age 80, Mon e, N. C., R. F. D. No. 4. We knew Sarah Starnes from a ild and sho was just like a mother well as a sister to the other ehil en, and she did what she could to iin them right. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lathan, Monroe, N. C., R. F. D. >.4 We have known Mrs. Moirow from ildhood and never did know any ing against her character. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bclk, Monroe, C., R. F. D. No. 10. Our home was not more than. one mrth of a mile from the home of omas Starnes while his daughter rah was young and we know where we speak, when we say that she serves and enjoys the confidence the entire neighborhood. Mr. and rs. W. C. Orifin, age 56 and 60, mroe, N. C., R. F. 1). No. 4. . have known Mrs. Morrow all her a and have never heard anything ainst he,r character. ). S. Mont aery, Monroe, N. C., R. F. D. No. 2. WVe have been knowing Mis. Mor v since child'hood when we played ,ether and of course we have never ud anything against her charac because there has not been any ng to hear. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. %Viley, ixhaw, N. C.. R.. F. D. fy testimony can be had in this iter .at. any time or place. H. J. lion, Monroe, N. C., R. F. D., No. Ve have known iMrs. Sarah J. Mor ev we weCe school children and yed togelier and have never heard known aughtii against her-. ir. and Mrs. P. W. Plyler, Mon- s , N. C., R. F. D. No. 4. V Ve have k-now- Mrs. Sarah J. Mor- t , since she was an infant and v 'e neVer heard aught against her. 1r. and Mi's. II. J. Starnes, age e and GS, M-lonroe, N. C., R. F. D. 4. have known Mr's. Morrow for a -tIly-five years and have always ild her' to be an honorable and Iuiois woman and all over our try ihere are seotes of other ( people who can testify to the w. Mrs. IT. V. Broom, Waxhaw, I C. Ve knew Sarah's mother who was ood Christian woman and we knew "ah Ifrom infancy to the time of I mother's death and we know all I mnt the hard and faithful struggle had in helping to support and in the younger children. Her child ,d and young womanhood was spent ler )eculiarly trying circumstances I her life was such that not one r'd was ever spokenl against her in s neighhorhood. Any one doubting se facts and much more that we ild say can write its at Monroe. C., R. F. D. No. 4. Mrs. Mary A. Plyler, age 76. Mr's. Nancy C. Plyler, age 70. inyone that does not heliev'e that - know' Ihat Mr's. M~ioro was a I', hionest, v'iruious giirl can wriite 4 Mirs. W. R. McNeely, Waxhaw, N. R. F. D. No...2. huave beeni pastor of Prospect enuit. for two and a half year's and1 w nearly all of those who hav'e en their' testinmonals in this mat-- 4 to lbe truth.ful and honor'able eit us, some (,f them are my onei al ,( mubers whom I highly este(em. (Rev.) J. P. HIipps. whow it may con cern: Ft. is a pleasure to us wvho were ac mintedI with Mrs. Sarah J1. Morrow,] 'merly Miss Satralh J. Star'nes before d at the time of her' marriage to '.B. F. Mor'row to state that she s a young lady of good character. member' of Six Mile .Pr'eHbyter'ian nrch near Osceola, S. C., and that a demeaned herself so as to gain and ep the respect and esteem of all to knew her while here. That we ve never heard aught against her aracter as a virtuous and innuocent SOUVENIR P1 If you desire to see the ne f post cards in Newberry, ome to the Book Store anm iso give you as good if il ioney than you pay elsew] lews is 3 for 5c. My colie >ur views of the town an rate Day Post Cards, car rorn by a Mason, and ove ibjects in comic cards. Pos WIAYESBDO woman and we caiiot believe any re ports which may be circulated to her detriment. April 22, 1907. T. W. WieKiben,' Waxhaw, N. C. J. L. Rodman, Waxhaw, N. C. J. J. Perry, Osceola, E'. C. T. E: Perry, Osceola, S. C. Mrs. N. J. Perry, Osceola, S. C. Miss Leah P. Gordon, Osceola, S. C. Divid Ya0brough, Vsceola, S. C. tI John Kell, Fort Mill, S. C.. . F. D). No. 3. C1 Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Iodgers, Os mcola, S. C. jC J. W. Collins, Osceota, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Wilson, Osceo la, S. C. Mr. James Wilson, Osceola, S. C. I, J. G. Howie do hereby certify lhat I am personly acqluainted with ,irs. S. J.' Morrow and that I have onown her for a term of twenty-four (24) years and that she has alway's )orne a good reputa-tion and that her noral charaater has always been ibovo reproach. J. G. Howie, ex nagistrate, Indianland township, Fort \Iill, S. C., R. F. 1). No. 5. VrATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NPOWBERRY. Sarah J. Morromv being duly sworn, ;ays, that the reports circulated in md around Whitmire, S. C., reflect- P ng on her character for virtue are S intrue and without any foundation in. S 'aet, ad exist only in the wicked F imagination of evil minded persons H vho have spoken the slanderous V0irds concerning her which are cal ulated an(] intended to injure her md to bring her family into disre- re mute and can be of no va.lue to those ab dio have originated or repeated the lander except as mental food for icked and debased natures to whom. ruth, modesty and clean consciences Of 'ould be a nauseating (lose. Sworn to *ind subscribed before le on t'he 30th dny of April, 1.907. S. J. Morrow. .). Stokes, Notary Public. NOTICE. Is hereby given to aill persols.who M :Wc heretofore ori-inated. circulated ,r repeated the slanderous reports oneerning my wife, Mrs. Sarah J. Jorrow, or to any others who shall epeat them in the future, that I shall ake such lawful means to gain re Iress for any slauder which may be pioken concerning 'her as my attor eys shall advise me or she may be ntitled to maintain. There must be mn end to slanderous utterances con erning her. B. F. Morrow. V 'pril 27, 1907. Advertisement.) tl] Words never fail a smooth hypo rite. 3. B. JONES' RESTAURANTI IS THE PLACE TO GET Sood Things to Eat )N SHORT NOTICE AND AT MODERATE PRICES. C )ysters 'on Half Shell. Oysters any 3tyle.. Fish, Game, Steak, in fact Everything that the market affords. Patronage of Ladies Solicited. )pposite Newberry Hotel Omee and Next Doer to Pool. Room. m LOOK POR THE SIGN 3. B. JONES' R ESTAURANT T CARDS. west and largent collection don't take my word for it, I see for yourself. I will rot a better card for less 6 iere. My price for local ction consists of twenty.. F di burnt district, Confed- c dis showing the first pin ~r two hundred different S t Card Albums 5c. to$1.OO. OK STORE j pital $50,000. he Bak of Prosperi This Bank was established ne. It will so care for your ire, and you can have it whei 'in the financial family it will need. It insures you the bes Make ea deposit today. E ink account. ' 4 per cent on money in the eo. Y. Hunter, President. J. F. Browne he People's I Prosperit aid Up Capital - - urplus and IndividualI tockholders' LiabilitieE or protection of depos C. MOSELEY, President. IV W. WHEELER, Cashier. C Better a conservative interes turn when wanted, than a high out the principal. A National Bank is a safe Dep akes It so. Likewise our Boa] prudent conservative manager DIRECI G. W. Bowers. J. A. C. Kibler. R. L. Luther. M. A. Carlisle. J. H. Hunter. J. P. B 'e allow 4 per cent. per epartrnent, interest p; -.*I Nanos AND Organs At Factory Prices. Frite us at once for our special plan F payments on a Piano or Organ. you buy either instrument through 3, you get a standard make, one at will last a life-time. Write Malone Music House COLUMBIA, S. C., For Catalogues, Terms, Etc. Main Street, N4 ~pital $50,000 00 Prudence and The rapid growth of this Bank iblic confidence in its manager Its depositors have entrusted 1 Ige that they would be safe 1: Qre would be a source of excel Savings department pays 4 pe J. D. DAVENP( E. R. H IPP, Vi: M. L. SPEARM GEO. B. CROM 1 have rented,I ~tables of Mr. G. riend street epot where I a erVe my friends ri the livery, feec JS.G.B Surplus $14,000 Prosperit. ty, S. C. to assist you in building a for money that it is absolutely se iever you want it. And if you prove your good friend In time service and convenience. very fortune has grown from a Savings Department. J. S. Wheeler, V. Pres. Cashier. lational Bank ,y, S. C;, - $28,000 00 rofIts $5,000 00 . . $25,900 00 tors. I. A. CARLISLE, Vice-President E0. JOHNSTONE, Attorney. t on your deposit with its safe rate and a feeling of doubt Dsit. Government supervision -d of Directors is a guarantee ient. 'ORS: W. P. Pugh. Jno. B. Fellers. W. A. Moseley. Geo. Johnstone. H. C. Moseley. Dwers. annum in our Savjngs tyable semi-annually. ALL KINDS Df Plumbing Done on Short Notice J. W. WHITE, NGE BANK( swberry, . C. Surplus $8,000 00 Conservatism. is a clear Indication- of the nent. o if their funds in the knowi eyond qujestion, and further lent profit to them. r cent, interest. )RT, Prest. :e Prest. AN, Cashier. ER, Atty. USINESS! :emporarily, the M. B. Epting, in iear Passenger m prepared to and customers and sale busi. tOWN.v.