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JOSEPH EDWARD COUNTS. Died in Memphis, Tenn., on December 4?A Young Men of High Character, Joseph Edward Counts, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Counts, departed this life in Memphis, Tenn., on Dec. 4, after several weeks of illness from typhoid fever. Mr. Count's was the second son of Mr. A. M. Counts, and had gone to Memphis where his uncle, Prof. Edward Worts, is principal of the University Training school. He Iwas with a large dry goods house until about 4 years ago. when he was elected toller of the Union Bank and Trust company. Mr. Counts early in iife connecle.l himself with tire church, joining Grace Lutheran church. About throe years ago he transferred liis membership to Memphis. He was active in his chinch life there, as Mrs. Ellis, nee Miss Alice Crossou, so feelingly testified in a letter to the family. Mr. Counts was born in Prosperity on September 10, 1870. The remains were interred in Prosperity cemetery on Saturday morning at l.l o'clock, the funeral services being conducted by the Rev. M. O. J. Kreps. The remains were accompanied \o Pro^oerity by Prof. E. S. AVcrts. The following letter has been received by the bereaved parents of the deceased from Mr. Jno. R. Pepper, vice president of the Union and Planters Bank and Trust Company: Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 4, 1007. (Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Counts, Prosperity, S. C.: Dear Friends: In writing to you, the parents of our much esteemed colaborer J. K. Counts, 1 do so noi only to represent this bank as one of its officers, but more so as an in, timatc associate and friend of your 'excellent son, to extend very sincere sympathy and condolence to you, your family and friends, in this iinie of your great grief. F am quite aware that any words that might l>e written or spoken at this time necessarily mean very little in the lace of su'*h sorrow, but 1 do believe it will assuage your grief, to some extent at least, to know that your son since he has lived in Memphis has lived a most' upright, morally clean and, 1 believe, a thoroughly consistent. Christian life, so Par as I am able to judge from observation and knowledge of his associations generally. He first came to us about four years ago, when this writer was president of the Tennessee Trust Company, a new and large banking institution. I found him a modest, quiet, untiring worker, always striving to do his task faithfully and to the satisfaction of ail. He has been promoted a number of times, and after the merging of the Tennessee Trust Company with the Union and Planters bank, forming what is now the Union and Planters Bank and Trust company, he was made teller of the savings department of this institution? one of the most responsible of all the places in the bank. He was constantly in contact with the public day by day, and 1 am glad to tell you that 1 have had many testimonies given me of iiis uniform courtesy and patience, even under trying circumstances at times, and sine* his departure on yesterday morning many of his friends have H. spoken in the highest terms of his V^gontlemanly bearing and efficient ser&cc. jtkcan say without any reservation wmSfflevcr that' he was absolutely trusrfid by the large institution he servetMSo faithfully and well. if h$ had a single enemy, or if there was any one person who disliked hiilp, I have never heard of it, and 1 assure you that his departure has caused a sadness over the entire bank, and in his unexpected going [ feel a very deep personal loss, as lve was much more intimately associated k with me, as active vice president of I the savings department oP the bank, 1 'than anyone else, and I shall certainly miss him beyond measure. I believe that be was a devout 1 Christian man, and 1 feel Sure that he has gone to be with his Lord whom he loved and served, and if we are all faithful to Him we shall certainly see the dear boy again. I have thought it would be somewhat solacing at least to your wound>ed hearts to know these fact's from on<e of your son's busines associates, pud also to have some testimony to Lis pure character and life. | Praying that you may be comforl 1 by Him who alone can comfort in ftch seasons, and with the assurance Bat' the memory of J. E. Counts Bll be a sacred one with us, I am, ? Yours sincerely, jre J. R. Pepper, Vico President. The following lottor is from his b room-mate i:i Memphis: w Memphis, Dec. 6th, 1907. o Mr. and Airs. A. M. Counts, Pros- ii pority, S, C.?< Dear Sir and Madam: 1 I wish to extend to you my heartfelt o sympathy in the loss of ^our noble ]) son Joseph; and while I am aware o that mere words can not lesson your S sorrow, I sincerely trust the words s1, of one who was in his company as t-i much as 1 may lighten your burden, h Joseph and 1 were room-mates up w to I lie time of iiis illness and I can truthfully say that I never had the pleasure ol meet in;;- a young man whose life was as pure as his?a F j'Christian, indeed, loved and respected by ail. i His life was an ox a in pie for even | the best f() pattern after, and the j gates of heaven must have opened b I wide with Ihe Lord and angels wel- '1 j coming him |o their eternal world of <1 | i appniess. a r big remain y ) ; friend a:il n his fornrer room-mate, Frank L. Kerns. -v The following is from the Memphis {) News-Scimitar, Dec. 4. "Joseph E. Counts, age 28, died ? at (> o'clock Wednesday morning after a lingering illness of several ^ Nve<jlds. from typhoid .feve(r. Mr. Counts was a nephew of Edwin S. Werts, one of the principals of the ! Memphis University school, and has ^ resided in Memphis for 5 years. He '1 has been a most efficient employe of the Union and Planters bank, and " nt the time of his death was teller of a the savings department of the bank. He came to Memphis from Prosperity, R. C., where his parents still reside. He was a member of Progress e lodge, Knights of Pythias. js "Young Counts was one of the most popular young men in Mem- ^ phis, and was well loved by all of p his friends for his admirable character. Many inquiries were made at Holt Pros. & Hiniou. undertakers, where ihe young man's body is lying, all during the day. The body wili remain at the undorlak.'r's parlors in!i] il is sent back to his old home in Prosperity, which will pro-' bably be Thursday night. "Mr. Counts was a very fine, young man," said James F. Hunter, vice president of Ihe Union and Planters Hank a:id Trust company, Wednesday morning. "He has been our Savings teller for three years and has been absolutely reliable and has led an exemplary life. We were very sorry, indeed, to hear of liis death." The following is from the Memphis News Scimitar of December 5: " "The body of Joseph E. Counts, aged 28 years, who died Wednesday morning, will be sent, to Prosperity, S. C., Thursday night, where the NOW FOl Our 36th car of that Choic< arrived, making 4,005 bbls., Best Patent Best Half Patent Every Barrel < Choice Meal Choice Grits For Christmas Prese We We are mailing some cut price and as a special inducement will 10 Cents on on following goods, goods all mar tion or misleading This is to la: 1908, and to be carried out to th All Ladies' Hats, Feather* Dress Goods, Flannels, all M Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Blankets, Men's Pants Good Misses' Shoes, Trunks, Valis Ladies' and Misses Jackets, I ing Machines. This makes the extremely low price of $ tic for $22.50 and is certainly We have an abundance of choi ments, and to reduce them are i all along the line. Yours trv urial will take place. Young Counts as toller in the savings department f the Union and Planters bank and ad resided in Memphis five years, le \\;as a nephew of Edwin S. Werts, ne of the principals of the Memliis University school. The parents f Counts both reside in Prosperity, !. C. Many floral wreathes were ant to llolt Bros. & Itinton, underikers, Thursday, as a token of the igh esteem in which the young man *as held in the community." COTTON CROP. roduction Above Eleven Million Balos Indicated?Reports of Various Statos. Washington, Dec. JO.?The crop oard of the bureau of statistics of u> department' of agriculture from lie reports of the correspondents nd agents today issued a report ostimting that tlie total production of lit ton in the t'nited States for the ear 1907-08 wili amount to 5,581,08,000 pounds (not including linn's). equivalent to 11,070,000 bales f 500 pounds gross weight. The estimated production in 500ound bales by slates is as follows: Virginia, 14,000; North Carolina, 04,000; South Carolina. 1.0!) 1,000; eorgia, 1,808,000; Florida, 04,000; labania, 1,210,000; Mississippi, 1 ,'3(5,000; Louisiana, 712,000; Texas, ,400,000; Arkansas, 790,000; Tencssec, 298,000; Missouri, 40,000, nd Oklahoma, 919,000. 10,0001 Agents wanted at once, previous xpenence is not essential, territory j going fast, write soon if you wish d make money faster than you ever id before. Whit today. Address J '. Clark, Conway, Ark. Anyono nciidliiK n nketch and description may qulckiy ascertain our opinion froo whether an Invention Is probably patentable. Comniuiitoft. t Ions strictly conildentlal. HANDBOOK on Patents aotitfroo. Oldest auency for securing patents. Patents taken tiiroiiKli Muim ,fc Co. recotvo special notice, without char^o, luthe Scientific American. A handsomely Illustrated woofcly. I.nrcest circulation of any sclent lUo Journal. Terms, ?3 a year: four months, *1. 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Horns, Drums, Blocks, Pianos, Books, Pictures, T^MpS^' f Picture Frames, Christmas Bells, Toy Watches. Hundreds of other artides too numerous to Something H Foi Newberry, S. C, SPEGIAL INDUCEMENTS Y()| PIANOS & ORGANS THE NE FORTHE NEXIFEWWEEKS. $6 \\ lv ARK FACTORY AGKNTS and ' represent only the best Pianos and Organs, that will last a life time. Write at once for our liberal terms and special prices. ? MALONE'S MUSI HOUSE, The N< Columbia, S. C. will give it WHEN YOUR appnoetotl C JAS- MclNTOJ need glasses come to headquarters, the only exclusive manufacturing optical rg a eL,^? house in South Carolina with the latest Kill electrical appliances for making test in ^ fl. I complicated eye troubles. You get skill, experience; you gel what your eyes need. Everything we do guaranteed to give | O tjOVS satisfaction. We do a high class work ** at reasonable priccs When in the city call and consult with us Be sure to drop To |the gi T1 in Fair week. ROBBINS & NOBLE, these advertiser 639 Main Street, Columbia, S. C. Of OUT ITlOSt CXp< Between Khrlich Shoe Store and Boll &. . u 1 Co.'s Tcwelry Store. ' 0 th6 DOy 01 ?? ? if you can't Vv NOTBCE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT I wrtl make final settlement in the probate court of Newberry county as guardian for Mary Ethel Derrick on Thursday, Dec. 20, 1907, and immediately thereafter apply to said court for discharge as guardian of said minor's estate. B. J. Derrick, Put all COUpO Guardian. RETUR 3 BEST BY TEST OF TIME?Paroid, Asphalt. (Travel and Asbestos None receive( Spark proof roofing. I have studied1 the roofing question and will not I _ _ _ w sell any but the best. Come and see! |j^j g Newberry, S. CJ. j Awaits You 8 QUARTERS AT II IOC. STORE B Dolls! Dolls! Doll Sets, China Tea |y Sets, Paint Sets, Magic Lanterns, Japanese Baskets, Christmas Candies. 2,000 Pound Shipment lere r Everybody! n Ob Wiiiilwl GENT STORE, Opposite Court House. JR BANKING! WBERRY SAVINGS 3ANK. 00 - - - Surplus $30,000 How Small, No Matter How Large, ewberry Savings Bank careful attention. This message le men and the women alike. SH, J. E. NORWOOD, sident. Cashier. EE! FREE! and Girls Under 12 Yrs. signing and returning the greatest number of nents before December 21st, v/e v/ill give one ensive Dolls. le of our most expensive Musical Drums. ^rite have some one to write for you. Cut out and returned by Name ns in envelope and write name on outside. :N AS FAST AS COLLECTED. d after Dec. 21 st. Prizes av/arded Dec. 24th. MON10 Cent CO.