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PURELY PERSONAL. Tho Movements of Many Peopl* Newberrians and Those Who Visit Nowberry. MT. K. Jolinslo:io and Miss Martha Johnstone, ol" Newberry, spent yesterday in I lie city. K 'olumhia Slate, Jan. 2. Miss Sallie Belle liuford and Mr. Pope Bul'ord attended a dance at Clinton 1:1 Tuesday night. Wev. J. W. Wollin.tr loft' yesterday for Anderson, where last night lie was tendered a reception by his friends. Dr. Wolling delivered an address, lie will return for regular services on Sunday at Central Method is"; church. Dr. CI. I'. Ncel, of Creen'wood, attended t'ne MeCaughrtn-Harper weddiny in Newberry on Wednesday evening. (Charlie Harris, colored, was lodged in I lie Newberry jail yesterday eharged with cow stcaliutr. I !:e Elect l ie Laundry company has i its machinery practically all install-I cd. and will be ready to beuin work I within the next low days. Senator Cole. L. Blcase has au'ain i been conlined to 11 is room with sickness during the past lew days. I be ci! y 'jrrad *d schools reopened vesterdav. ' ! Those who are c< mpelled to walk i the Newberry sidewalks and that! includes nh <t people in Ncwberrv? ! ar verv ?lad l;> see pretty weather: aiiain. ' ! I Mr. T. Chcvis Boozer. K'idgeway. Dec. :51.?A. pall of j "loom was cast over the entire community by the sudden death of Mr. I. Chcvis lioo/.er. who died of p:ien- ; inonia here at his home early Sun- i day morning. He had been in bed i only one day and many of his friends j did lot know that he was even ill and ' tile news of his death came as all the' greater siioek. He was thirtv-l.wo| yuars <dd and is survived bv his j mother, Mrs. S. IS. Kolick, a brother, j Mr. I'lii'-jene Boozer. of Texas, and two half brothers, Tahmme and Caldwell, o| this place. His remains were taken to Newberry this morning' fo" interment at Smy.tua church. where his father is buried. Mr. Uortr.cr was a member of local lodge Knights of Pythias and was universally liked by I all who knew him. The Knights o? Pythias here sent a handsome floral ottering and six of their number will act as pall bearers, namely: Messrs. I\. H. Browne. d, M. Wilson, Palmer Robinson. John DesPortes, L. E. Hooten and Arthur Ilcins. Mr. Rnozer was a nephow of Mr. G. Burda Boozer. The remains were interred at Smyrna church this county. on Monday. Pbilathca Class. Mrs. W. II. Hunt entertained I lid Philalliea class on hist Saturday afternoon. The quests were well amused for an hour with a drawing conle.-i. Then the parlor doors were thrown ( pen, and there was a beautiful Chrisinias tree with pretty gifts for each member. Each o;u> presen'. took a package, and Miss Blanch Davidson, who was blind-folded, told tli'in to whom they must be given, and why. Then a delicious salad course and cream and cake with black colTee were served. The Philathea class was organized in November with t-welve vou:i,u ladies. (Since then the number has been doubled. The members present were: Misses Bettie and Lula Bradley, Blanche and Anita Davidson, Nell Davis, Effie and Mamie Parks, Mary Peterson, Maude Langford, Bana Neil, llarriette Leavell, Eugenia and Lillian Hill, Eva Gaggons, Eva Wright, Eunice Abrams. Carrie Grilbn, Emma Cirady, Mattie and Dolly Keagin, Linda Welch, iSara Pope, Gertrude Reeder, and Mosdames R. C. Boyleston, H. H. \VYi?b| and Frank Siigh. Advertised Letters. Letters remaining in the postoftlee at' Newberry, S. C., for week ending Dec. 28th, 1907. B?Mir. li. M. Brailsford, T. B. Brawn, Miss Cat t ie Boyd, Mr. 11. C. Burdefctur.. C?Mary Covtcs. D?Mr. I). W. Dowey. II?'Mr. Jolnr Harper. K?Mrs. K. B. King M?Miss Hattie B. Meeker, Miss v Hattie Micker, Miss Italic Mioker. N?Mrs. Mary Nollon. K?Mrs. Mary Robson. S??W. L. Spencer, Miss Minnie Shealy. \y?-Mr. Noah Wilson. i Chas. ?T. Purccll, P. M. ) Chas. .T, Pnrcell, P. M. I < V' Mi '' W ' . m-. SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDENDS. % ~ Large Amount of Money Paid Out by Newberry Enterprises on January 1. A I:?r*-?c volume of money was put into circulation in Newberry on .January I. when semi-annual dividends were declared. Among the institutions declaring dividends were: National Bank of Newberry, four per ccnI, semi-annual dividend on $150,000?$0,000. Commercial Bank, five per cent semi-annual dividend on $50,000? $2,500. Newberry Cotton Mills, five per eeni semi-annual dividend on $400,000?$20,000. Mollohon jVf'1'g. Co., four per cent, semi-annual dividend on $-100,000? $1(5,000. Kxchange Hank, two and one-lvalf per cent semi-annual dividend on $.">0.000?-$1,250. ' Newberry Savings Bank, four per eent. semi-annual dividend on $50,000?$2,000. The Security Loan and Investment' company paid a three per cent, semiannual dividend on its capital. The Prosperity Banks. People's National Bank, three per cent, semi-annual divided on $25,000 ?$750. Hank of Prosperity, four per cent, semi-annual dividend on $25,000? $1,000. WATCH NIGHT. Appropriate Services In 'Central Methodist Church On the Occasion of the Birth of a New Year. I lie night y^atch of the passing of I he <>ld year was realized al Central Methodist church with a large attendance of devout worshipers. At (he appointed hour the song and prayer service was beuun under the directior. of the Rev. A. II. Rest. Alter some songs and verv appropriale remarks liy the 'leader this i>:ir! t I* j lie service was ch sed by siu 'i:i?- the seven verses of that via id old hymn, "Ilow linn a foundation. ye saints of the Lord." The pastor. Dr. Woiling, tlren took ell a rue and after some remarks as to the closing year and the swiftness of time, spoke on the three words; Our failures, our hopes, our resolutions. Tli.> hour and a half was passiny; all too soon, and only t-wenly minutes were left for the solemn consecration service. The hundred souls present bowed i:i silent prayev and then sailv one or two appropriate hymns. All hearts were impressed and many showed siuns of deep emotion. The closing moments had nine, t'he hyhts were lowered, all exeeipt a few over the pulpit, and amid a solemn hush all awaited in the attitude of nraver the midnight stroke to bid ) farewell to the old year. A few minutes more and the liirhls were turned up again, and all joined with animation in singing, "God be with you." A brother)v hand-shake, a widi of a happy New Year, and I'll.? services were over. Epting-Sheely. At 1 he home of the bride's father, Mr. Wall 'r Kpting, Miss Alia Hpting a id Mr. Joe Sheely were married, Dec. 25, I!)II7. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. .7no. J. Long. Several members of both families were present to extend their best wishes to the bride and groom. As an evidence of the esteem in which bo'th are held many beautiful and valuable presents were given. A'f-ter the ceremony was performed. the guests were invited into tin large dining hall and partook of the many good things (hat bad been prepared for the occasion. These young persons start out in life under very favorable circumstances, and have the best wishes of their many friends. Allen-Ringer. December 2!), 1007, at the home of Mr. \Y. L. Leitzsey, Mr. Walter Ringer and M'iss Rosa Belle Allen were married. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jno. J. Long. They then drove to his father's home,.at which place, for the present, they will make their home. Daughters of Confederacy, Program for meeting of Drayton Rutherford Chapter, V. D. C., Jan. 7, 100S. Roll call to be answered in the life of Jackson. Sketch of Jackson's life?Mrs. S. B. Anil. Numerous incidents connected with Jackson's life?'Mrs. A. T. Brown. R-?lpding, "iSfonewall Jackson's Way."?Mrs. W. K. Sligh, McOAUQ-HRIN-HARVER. The Brilliant Marriage of Miss Nan nio McOaughrin, of Newberry, and Dr. J. 0. Harper, of Greenwood. Before an altar which was beau | Iifully arranged with tall and stately palms ami delicate and gracefu ferns, wi't'h myriads of white tapers solMly gleaming and glistening through the profuiiiui of foliage, and in the presence of a large and brilliant assemblage of relatives aiul friends, Miss Nannie Andrew McCaughrin, of this city, and Dr. Jamei Clarence IParper, of Gree;fwood, were united in marriage at half past si.\ o'clock on Wednesday evening, January l.,at the home of the brideV brother, Mr. James N. McCnughrin, in Main street. The simple and impressive ceremony was spoken by tho Rev. Melvin B. Kelly, of Greenwood, pastor of the groom. The bride is a social favorite in Newberry and throughout South Carolina. To the charm of her personal loveliness she adds many accomplishments, and she has many friends and is deservedly popular wherever she ..is known. She is a daughter of the late Mr. Robt. L. McOaughrin, who was president of the National bank of Newberry and of the Newb mtv cotton mills from the organization of each of these institution.* until the time of his death. Dr. Harper is one of the leading .medical practitioners of Greenwood, lie is a graduate of Wofford college and of the I'niversHy of Maryland, and while lie is a young man, he has already attained an enviable place in his profession, and lias before him a very bright future. The iarge sitting room, where the ceremony was performed, was tastefully decorated in Southern smilax. The walis were festooned and garlanded. and white wedding bells added much if) the beauty and etlecIiveness of Ijie scene. The elaborate decorations here, as elsewhere throughout the old Southern home were appropriate to the holiday season ami to the happy occasion. Mendelsson's wedding march was played bv Mrs. James A. Burton, and as the inspiring notes of the beautiful march were sounded, the Rev. Mr. Kelly entered and took his place in front ?>f the all nr. Tie wiw followed by Misses Fannie and Lucy McOaughrin. sisters of the bride, and her only attendants. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. James N. McOauirhrin. The groom was attended only by his best man. Mr. W. Tl\ Nicholson, of Greenwood, on whose arm he entered. During the ceremony "Hearts and Flowers" was softly played. The bride was lovely in her weddimr gown of white chiffon broadcloth. She wore a veil, which was gracefully held in place by a spray of lillies of the valley, and carried a bou(|uet of bride's roses ami asparagus fern. Misses Fannie and Lucy McOaughrin. sisters and atrendamts of the bride, wore empire gowns of pink crepe tissue, with wide satin girdles. They carried pink carnations hald with pink ribbons. Following the ceremony, the wedding reception was attended by the friends of the contracting parties in Newberry and Greenwood and throughout South Carolina. An elegant salad course was served in the dining room, from which the guests were ushered into the parlor where black coffee and cake were served. In the dining room the color scheme was pink and green, the walls being festooned with smilax, and the table hoh\ng great bunches of pink carnations with sprays of asparagus fern, Real lace centre pieces over pink satin were used, and over the whole scene a soft glow was shed by pink candles. Mr. and Mrs. Harper left Newberry at 0.47 for Florida. Whfm they reached Florida they expected to decide upon their further wedding tour. The bride's going-away gown was of brown. Mr. and Mrs. Harper will make their home at Greenwood. The best wishes of many friends will follow them in their journey through life toget her. Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were: Dr. and Mrs. Jame& IT. Mcintosh, of Columbia; Misses Calude, Susie and Augusta Blake, of Greenwood; Mrs. J. C. Nichols and Miss Nichols, of Greenwood; Mrs. Allen; Miss Gladys Fleming, of Spartanburg; Miss Minnie Gist, of Union; Miss Mabel Means, of'Concord; Mr. and Mrs. S. J. MoCaughrin, of Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Davis, of Clinton; Mr. 13. Z. Green, of Greenwood; Miss Li/.ie , Cjlenn, of Ctiinto'n; M|rs. 0. E. Bell, of Atlanta; Dr. G. P. Neel, of Greenwood; Miss Euphemia McClintock, of Columbia. OOUNOIL ELECTIONS. - In Three of the Races'Council Failed to Agreo And Will Meet Again Tonight. City council met on Monday night - to elect ion subordinate officers fori - lilt' ensuing year. I Mr. Fiiiueae >S. Weds was re-elecl> ed city cleik and treasurer without : opposition. , Council failed to elect chief of po[ lice, none of the candidates securing t a majority, though many ballots were taken. i 10. N. Austin. K. P. Bradley, H. H. ! Fi ai'ikli i and T. P. Adams were elect: ed policeman. For the remaining policeman there was a lie between 1. : O. Burton and John Smith. , Council was also unable to eleci a sheet overseer on Monday night, i Rial Bates was' re-elected lamp lighter and janitor, and Wade Nelson and Malcolm Lesesne were elected hose wavon drivers. Council will meet again tonight to (ill the positions upon which it was unable to agree at the meeting on Monday night. Mr. Haltiwangcr Takes Charge. The following is from tin* Lexington Dispatch of January I : With this issue of The Dispatch j Mr. D. I{. Haltiwangcr takes the! position of assistant editor. The outHe business has grown into such proportions ;hat I lie editor's time i^ all occupied in looking after the financial and business part of the office. Mr. Haltiwangcr has been connected I with The Dispatch for more than a I year and has practically had charge j ivf the n.'Ws and editorial work. We | bespeak for him the same courteous treatment that has always been accorded us by the good .people of Lex- i iugton county. (5. M. llannan. Editor. Mr. Haltiwangcr was at one time connected with the staff of The Herald and News, and has many friends in Newberry, who are glad to learn of his promotion, and who wish for him and the Dispatch much success. Meteorological Record for December. Temperature: Mean maximum 54.3; mean minimum H4.4; mean 44; maximum 70?date 30111; minimum 22? <l:ito ">tl) and Oth; greatest daily range 30. Precipitation: Total 7.87 inches; greatest in 24 hours 2.32 inches?date 20th; snowfall .(5?date 4th. Number of days with .01 or more precipitation 12; clear 14; fair 2; cloudy 1.~>. Killing frost. 1, 2. 3, 5, 0, 7. 8. 12. 14. 10. 21, 25, 20.-27. 31. Thunderstorm, 20th. Rainfall for 12 months 40.08 inches. A vera " rainfall for 20 years 40.85 inches. The greatest amount of rainfall was in 1888. when 07.50 inches Toll; the least was in 1004. when 30.11 inches fell. W. 0. Peterson. Co-operative Observer. "The Heir of the Hoorah." "There are two or three reasons whv su*jji an offori-vr as 'The Heir to the Hoorah' has lived and ought to live for a long time. The book is exceedingly clever, with real literary worth; its characters are neither over nor underdrawn, and its situations are natural and intensely funnv at frequent intervals. Again the production bears the stamp' of the late Kirke La fihelle, who lived long enough to witness its consnicuous ' triurn-nli in the Oreat White Way. . . Tn the present instance it' is only fair to ^ay that those who have not seen a fine and genuine American nlav. true to Western life and ei/distance in every line and movement. exploited by capable people, should see 'The Heir to thy TToorah.' "? Evenine* Telegram, Portland, Ore., Nov. 15, 1007. Holy Communion. On Snndav morning will be celebrated at Central Methodist church the regular monthly communion. Let all our people, with the friends and brethren of other churches, who may wish to commune with us, claim their places in the sanctuary and ac the communion board. ,T. W. Wolling, v Pastor. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Commercial Bank of Newberry, S. C., will be held at tlreir banking house en Wednesday, 8th. January, 1008, for the purpose of electing directors for ensuing year, and transacting any other business that may come before the meeting. J. Y. McFall, 2t Cashier. NEW TRIAL REFUSED. Judge Gary Allows Verdict in Case of Oxner v. Western Union To Stand. Jlul^o Krnest (iarv al chambers in ( ? Iiiin!>i:t on I'uesday refused i!u> moti(.ii lot- n new (rial in the case ??|* A n ii it1 P. Oxner v. Western Union Telegraph company, tried at llui, November term of (Ik- common pleas court lor Newberry county. It will bo recalled that Mrs. Oxner sued tlio Western Union For alleged menial anguish caused to her by fail 11 iv of (he Weslern Union to deliver io her lather, Mr. Geo. XV. r eaison. in Newberry, a telegram which sue bad forwarded from Whitniire cn (he day aifter the. hiu- (ire here, ii^I<in;j-, -'Are Vo;. ..ale/" Mrs. Oxner's two ciiildreii were at that time in Newberry with tneir grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pearson. Indue Gary withdrew the question of menial anquish from the jury, holding that tno telegraph eoni'panv bad not been put on notice that Mr. Oxner desired to bear from her parents and children on account of the fact that there had been a disastrous lire here. Ho submitted to the jury, however, the question of actual damages for breach of con Israel, and the question of punitive damages fori wilfulness, and the jury returned a verdict for $.110. Messrs. Hunt, Hunt and Hunter nave notice of motion for nm- trial and Messrs. I {lease and Dominick, for the plaintiff, agreed to take up the motion 'before Judge Gary i:i Columbia. At I lie hearing on Tuesday Mr. I'Ved II. Dominick appeared for the plaint ill and Mr. James H. Hunter for Ih' defendant. < following is the order of Judi?e Gary refusing the motion for a new trial: On this date, by consent of the attorneys m the cause, a motion for a liial, having been adjourned by written order, (the day to be agreed upmi by the attorneys), and the attorneys for plaintiff and defendant, viny consented that the hearing be had on Mils date at Columbia, & C., in pursuance of said written order and the counsel representing plaintiff and defendants, having appeared for such bearing, a motion for a new (rial was made on written grounds herewith filed with this order. Alter considering I he same: TT is ordered: That the motion be refused for the reason that" the evidence shows that plaintiff delivered to the defendant. company for transmission a message and paid the usual charges therefor, which message was in writing and accepted by the defendant for transmission and delivery. The evidence further shows that the mes, sage was not promptly delivered, but in fact has never been delivered, although the sendee was an old residenl of iht> city of Newberry and was living at the time and had been for some years previous, within the delivery limits of the office of the defendant company. The plant iff was actually damaged to the extent of the amount paid for (lie transmission of the said message, which amount has never been returned or tendered to the plaintiff; so the, main or vital question in the case is, i 'whether the facts proven would support the verdict of the jury on the question of punitive or exempia:\v damages. Upon this point, the court: has repeatedly held that the failure to deliver a messago accepted by a telegraph company for transmission and delivery within a reasonable time, is comipefent evidence to be submitted to a jury upon the question of exemplary damages. Now, in this case, as above state.!, there was an entire failure to deliver; the verdict of the jury, then, is resiponsive to the question of wantonnes and wilfulness, which was submitted to the jury in a written interrogation which is as follows: "Iff you conclude from the evidence that the defendant was guilty of negligence in not promptly delivering the message alluded to in testimony, and that the plaintiff was damaged thereby: Then you will say whether or not the negligence was wanton or wilful?" The jury having found a verdict as follows: "'We fin.i for the plaintiff $510.00 on account wantonness." It is therefore ordered that the motion be refused. Ernest Gary, Circuit Judge. Columbia, S. C., 31st. Dee., 1007. Ohurch Sorvices. There will he preaching at King's Creek next Sahbath at 11 a. m., at Cannon's Creek at. 3 p. m., and at Prosperity A. R. P. church at 7. p. m. The Local Mirket. ' Meat 8 to 10 1-2 l| Hams 10 to 18 ? Host Lai'il 12 1-2 I Best N 0. Molasses (JO to 7C w v Good M. O. Molasses .. .. 35 to 40 Mixed Chicken F?od .... 90 m Hay 1.25 to 1.40 m 1st Patent Flour 5.50 to 6.00 jL 2nd Patent' Flour 5.00 to 5.50. Good Ordinary Flour ... .4.50 to 4.75 "MW Sugar 5 1-2 fi:i 5 to 8 1-3 ( ('offoe Roasted 15 Coffee, Green 10 to 20 Cotton Seed meal 1.35 Poultry 10c. lb. JkjA Newberry Cotton Market. ^vt Corrected By Nat Gist. * Mi\SJ Good Middling .10 7-8 ^Hh Strict Middling 10 1-2 Middling 10 3-4 SPECIAL NOTICES. 1 1 CENT A WORD. 4t No advertisement taken for less ^ than 2$ cents. WILL GLADLY EXPLAIN. THE SOUTHERN STATES TRUST COMPANY of Columbia, A S. C., lias arranged a plan m by which you can own a The Southern -States Trust Company of Columbia, S. C., lias arranged a plan by which you can own a homo or lift a mortgage on small A monthly payments. All who are interested in their best financial interests should investigate at once the libera! proposition offered by this corporation. Jt Our special representative, Mr. Don \\\ Walker, will be at the New- s< beiry hotel until Jan. (ith. Mr. Walker will gladly explain our plans to A you. If you need money at six per cent for ten years or less, call a:ul see him. . | t Adv. It. 'I LOST DOG?-Blue speckled pointer about 7 months old. Answers name Dan?Left my bouse Saturday. lie- > ward if returned to J. E. Norwood. 25 DOLLARS REWARD for recovery of slim black mare mule about 15 1-2 hands high with let- Ig tor "C" branded on right jaw. Stolen December 24th. 10 dollars additional reward for arrest and conviction of thief. II. B. R.ikard, Prosperity, S. C. * 2t. Best Apple Vinegar 25c. a gallon at The Parks- Co. NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER J brick for repairing. Best brick, w best lacilities, best deliveries. Ship anywhere in the state. Write today for prices. ? Sumter Brick Works. Regular 15c. can, choice tomatoes for 10c. at The Parks Co. Pickle Pig feet. Large mackeral and fresh sausage at The Parks Co. 12-31-4t On conditions 20 lbs. sugar for $1 ?t The Parks Co. ' * CARLOAD OF HOGS this week. Call upon W. II. Lominaek, Jas. F. Todd or J. C. Sample. THE ELITE PHOTO STUDIO is now situated in the new Copoland Building-East End Main St, ' \Ve have the very thing you want for Christmas presents in the new Low Tane Sepia Portraits. Call to seo our photo display. Otway Salter & Miss T. E. Snltor. j GUNS AND BICYCLES repaired, umbreilas re-covered, and keys fitted. Work done promptly and' guaranJohn T. Cromor, At "N. P. Smith's old stand. Amity Lodgo, No. 87, A. F. SI. A regular communication of Amity Lodge, No. 87, A. F. M.f will be held ' f next Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock in Fraternity Hall. Visiting brethren cordially welcomed. Van Smith, W. M. J. II, M. Kinard, Secretary. STOLEN COW. Stolen from W. W, Hornsby's plantation, on the 18th day of Do- * eembor, one dark cow, n.ftdium size, horn? widw a-part. I will pay $10 for the ib'.ivery of the cow. Any information given to Sherift M. M, Bu- ford will be Attended xo. Newt Wilson. f Jan. 2, 1908. I