Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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LATIMER BECOMES CHAuR.MA. Death of Senator Mallory Puts Him at Head of Senate Com mittee. Through the death of Senator Mal lory, of Florida, who was chairman of the senate comm1ittee on corporations in the DisLict of Columbia, Sout'1 Carolina. gets another chairmanship, this place going to Senator ILatimer. The junior senator from South Car olina is now the ranking .1emocratic member of the committee, and, as stated, goes to the head of the com mittee through the death of Senator Mallory. This is probably the only commiit tee in the senate which the republi cans give to the democrats by allow ing them to name one of their numb-: as its chairman, and while it is not considered of any great importance to be its head. it means something for a man of energy for the reason that through it a considerable amount of legitimate advertising may be done. It is not expected that as the chair man of the new committc, Senator Latimer .vill revolutionize the corpor ations of the District of Columbia, or disclose any startling sensations. The best that can be done is to watch the public franchises of the distriet, ths street railroads, electric light com panies, water companies, gas works and other public utilities. For many years the people of Washington have begged piteously for relief from the heavy assess ments levied against them by public corporations operating in the district, especially the gas company, from whose clutehes they are now making a hard fight to escape. It may be possible for Senator Latir er, through the means of the corporation chair manship, to put an end to legalized gouging. Another way in which the influence of the junior senator may be felt is in the operation and control of the street ear lines of Washington. Throughout the United States ther. is probably not as poor i system of public transportation lines as is found in the nation's capital. There is big room for improvement with them, and apparently there is an op portunity for Senator Latimer to come to the fronit in demanding bet ter care of the travelling public. -With the rise of Senator Lalimer to the head of the corporallions com mittee of the distriet, South Carolina gets two representatives closely iden tified with its interest's, Representa tive Wyatt Aiken, of Aibbeville, being on the committee of the District of Columxbia in the house. PHYSICIAN COMMITS SUICIDE. Dr. J. C. Th6rn of Gaston ShoaLs Ends His Life By Cutting His Throat. Gaffney, Dec. 26.--A damper was t.hrown over the Christimas festivi ties this morning when it was learned that Dr. J. C. Thorn of Qaston Shoals, had committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor last night. Dr. Thorn retired last night apparently in his'usual health,' but about 10.45 \p. m.he told hiswfethat he wasop pressed by the .weight of the cover ing. She suggested that he throw some of it off. He then arose and went into the next room. His wife, kaaring water dripping on the floor, skedi himn what was the matter. He replied, "Come and see.'' As she 'en tered the door he sank to the floor, dying in a few seconds. Dr. J. N. Nesbit testified before thme coroner's j.ury today that he came to his death by his own hands and their verdict was in accordance with this testimony. Dr. Thorn was about 40 years of age and has been, doing practice at G:aston Shoals since the work com meneed at that place. He leaves a widow and two small e;hildren. He was a native of Spartanvburg counrty and formerly practiced his profession at Cowpens BAMBERG FARMER KTT-LE. W. H. Garner Dies as a Result of Gunshot Wound Inflicted by J. 3. England. Bamberg, December 28.-W. H. Garner, a young farmer residing near Edisto bridge in this county, was shot and mortally 'wounded yesterday af ternoon by J. J. England, a near neighbor, the injured man dying at 6 o'clock this morning from th'e wound. M1r. England came to Bamberg this morning and surrendered. England and Garner were near neighbors, their residences being only about three hundred yards apart. It is said that bad blood has exist ed between them for some months, and that Garner has made repea;ted nheat& aanst the life of England, 1u1the ime diae cause of tire shoot in-, it. was alleged at the inquest, was a cow and pi, which had been taken up under the stock law by Mrs. Garner vesterday. Though mortally wounded, Garner secured his shotgun and discharged one barrel at England, putting one shot in lis shoulder and several holes in his hat and clothing. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT I will make final settlement in the probate court of Newberry coun ty as guardian for Mary Ethel Der rick on Thursday, Dee. 26, 1907, and immediately thereafter apply to said court for discharge as guardian of said- minor's estate. B. J. Derriek, Guardian. At Wholesale Prices Bananas, Oranges, Apples, and all sorts of Fruits. ALSO Homemade Candy. THD LAMBRYP STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. In Common Pleas. Lalla Ernestine bominick. J. W. Lominiek and George Hallman Sligh, aaginst Roberta Lominick and Ola May Sligh, Defendants. By virtue of an ord'er of court herein I will sell before the court huse door at Newberry, S. C., on saesday, .the 6th day of January, 1908, to the highest bidder, all that tract of land lying and being situate in Newberry county, State of South Carolina, containing ninety-six (96) acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of W. F. Ruff, Mrs. Sue May bin, the estate or Jno. F. Banks and R. C. Sligh. Tems of sale: One-half of tire purehase money to -be paid in cash and the balance in one and two years in equal annual installments, the credit portion to be secured by tre bonw of the purchaser and a mortgage of thre premises sold, and to bear interest from the date of sale at the rate of eight per cent per annum. Purchaser to pay for pa pers and recording same; with leave to the piurchaser to anticipate thre credit portion in whole or in part. H. H. Rikard, Master. Dec. 10, 1907. A Fortunate Taxen. Mr. E. W. Goodloc, of 107 St. Louis St., Dallas, Tex. says: "In the past year I hnave become acquainted with Dr. King's New Life Pills, and no lavative I ever before tried so ef fetually disposes of malaria and bil iousness.'' They don't grind nor gripe. 25e. at W. E. Pelham and Son's drug store. AUDITORS NOTICE. Assessment of Persona.l Property For 1908. I, or an authorized agent. will be at the following named places for the purpose of taking retur- s of perso:t al prop'erty for 1908: At Newberry Jan. 1st to 19. At Chappells J.an. 20. At Logshore Jan. 21. At Walton Jan. 22. At Glymphville Jan 23. At Maybiniton Jan ?: At Whernire Jan. 25. At Pomadra Jan. 27. At Little Mountain Jan. 28. At O'Nealls Jan. 29. At. St. Lukes Jan. 30. At Jolly Street Jan. 31. At Prosperity FeFby. 3 and 4. And at Newberry until February 20th. after which time the 50 per cent penalty will be add'ed according to law. The law requires a tax on all notes, ~mergages and moneyvs a1ko an income~ tax on m.onecomes of $2500.00 and ltpwards. A capitation tax of .50 cents is as ;esscd on all dogs, the proceeds to bz expended for school purposes. Taxpayers or their agents should by :areful to assess all dogs and avoid Laving same listed by the school trus cees and township assessors. All male persons between the age Df 21 and 60 years (except Confed erate soldiers, or those perso-s. uni Ible to earn a support from any cause), are liable to poll tax. No return will be accepted unlesc ;worn to by taxpayer or some person authorized to make same. Persons changing residence from S S GO E JONES' 0SS The best CeIE Head Lettuce S The freshest The Crispest The most lusi Homemade F Nat'l Biscuit' Fruits of all k Norfolk Dfor your Ne eTHE FRESHESI JONES'I Phone 212. REF To the State Bank Examiner< Bank of Newberry, S. G., a ber 16th, 1907. (coNI RESC Loans and discounts. ............. Overdrafts ......... -........... Furniture and firxtures........... Cash and Exchange.......-.... LIAB1 Capital stock... ....... -.............. Undivided profits, net........... Unpaid dividends................... Cashier's Checks.. ........... Deposits, Banks.............. Deposits, Individual. ............. Bills payable......... .-.... .... EThe First Cougi Even though not severe, has : tiemembranes of the throa Coughs then come easy allwi slightest cold. Cure the first set up an inflamation in the de lungs. The best remedy, i SYRUP. It at once gets rngi moves the cause. It is free fi a child as for an adult. 25 ce MAYES' DF S-ia towlislg . ) a:in:er should so stite to assessor and avoid having their names entered in two townsnips. Farmers and others in making returns for their hands should pay special attention to this. Real estate is not assessed this year, but be careful to not on tax re turn each transf er o." land or lots (bought or sold) since last return. While on the rounds throughout the county the books of assessment will be opened each morning at 10 o'clock and closed at 4. The office at New berry will be open as usual each day. W. W. Cromer, Auditor Newberry County. ig*@+e*e@*O*6 0 " 0 To BROCERY DR 0 ryand Cranberries, Potato Chips, :ious Grapes, ruit Cakes, Co's Fruit Cakes, inds. Oysters w Year dinner. ITHE BEST! RDCERY. Fant's Old Stand, ORT )f the condition of The Exchange *t the cl6se of business Decem ENSED) RcS: .$161,790 26 3,479 93 3,636 92 10,601 07 $179,508 18 LITIES: --....-$ 50,000 00 .-.. *.*9,094 42 12 50 . -.-. .*..- 2,049 10 .$ 2,779 72 _111,072 44-113,852 16 ...... .._ 4,500 00 $179,508 18 of the Season,. Stendency to irritate the sensi tand delicate bronchial tubes. inter, every time you take the0 cough before it has a chance to * Jicate capillary air tubes of the QUICK RELIEF COUGH it at the seat of trouble and re om Mor.phine and is as safe for 0 IG STORE. 0 Having decided t general mercanti will, beginning 1 offer our entire Goods, Notions, S Hats, &c., At C All goods and fi: by January lstw AU'C T or in bulk, or as v These goods mt that date. Come TheS.S.I Some special lo bacco by th WAN Our friends to know t to our stock a TENNEY'S T enney's Cream Cake late Almonds, Korn nuts, Chocolate Creat Oh ocolate, Peanut .I lw,Zettes, also Mac .A nice line of 5c. an For anything in E Candy, etc., CALL Herald and la The People's I . Prosperit Paid Up Capital - - Surplus and Individual F Stockholders' Liabilities For protection of deposi H. C. MOSELEY, President.M W. W. WHEELER, Cashier.. , 0 Better a conservative interes1 return when wanted, than a high about the principal. A National Bank is a safe Depc makes it so. Likewise our Boar< of prudent conservative managem DIRECT' G. W. Bowers.. J. A. C. Kibler. R. L. Luther. M. A. Carlisle. J. H. Hunter., J. P'.Bc We allow 4 per cent. per Deartment. interest pa o go out of the le-business we December 9th, stock of Dry hoes, Clothing, ost. <tures not sold ill be sold at ION, e may decide. st be sold by early. irge Co. w prices on To e box. TEDI hat we have added nice line of CANDY,. Chocolate, Choco N uts, Salted Pea n Drops; Assorted 3ritte, M arshmel kintosh Toffee, &c. d l0c. Box Candy. stationery, Cigars, ON ews.ffc lational Bank y, s. C. - - $25,000 00 rof its $6,000 00 $25,000 00 lors. .A. CARLISLE, Vice-President to. JoHNSTONE, Attorney. on your deposit with its safe rate and a feeling of doubt . sit. Government supervision of Directors Is a guarantee 3RS: W. P. Pugh. Jno. B. Fellers. W. A. Moseley. Geo. Johnstone. H. C. Moseley. wers. annum in our Savings yable semi-annually.