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PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Movoments of Newberrians and Those ' Who Visit Newberry and Other Happenings. .Mrs. J. R. Fison and son have returned from a visi* to friends at < Ward. Miss Sue Dean, of Laurens, spent 1 I lit' fourth in Newberry lo the de- < li.trhI of her many friends. i Mr. "Red" Johnson, a popular : salesman, spent Sunday in Newberry. Mr. T. B. Kibler spent last Fri- < day in Columbia. * < Master Marion Fulmer, of Colum- : bia, is spending awhile with relatives here. Mr. (\ F. Fant, of Newberry, spent < yesterday in the; city on business.? i Greenville Daily Nxs. I Miss Mary Frances Pool has re- 1 turned from a visit to relatives at s Abbeville. ( Miss Sallie Darlington is visiting t Mrs. \V. V. Fair. 1 Miss F.li/.aheth Dominick who has r been an instructor in the summer I school at Lancaster, came home to- i day. i Mr. I). F. Pavsinger spent a few j days in Anderson this week. j Miss Ma/.ie Dominick went to (Mies- 1 I er yesterday lo enter upon her du- 1 ties :?s music teacher and organist \ in I lie Associate Reformed Presbyter- I ian church in thai eiry. ( There will he a picnic ;il Keitt's 1 Drove .July Ifitli instead of I lie !Mh. I The public is invited. Mi?es Planche and Anita David- > son left Friday tn attend a house I party on Pauley's Tsland. Prof. Win. i 1'. Bynum is also n memher of the 1 party. , Mrs. .lames Bowers and daughter, 1 ('Ian;, let I Friday for lleudcrsouville. N. j Mrs. A. .1. S. Langford returned ! S-inday from Columbia. 1 Mi>s Maynie Swit I enber*.! is visit- < imr in Prosperity. Mrs. Malinda lliggins I.-ft Friday j 1 lor < olnnibia. 1 Mrs. Hiram Sherard left yoster-n day (Mondavi, for her home in is Georgetown after spending a while I with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. | Langford. \ Mr. 11. D. Morris, a candidate for ! county supervisor, was in Newberry a yesterday. i Col. George Johnstone next spoke, t lie pleaded for the agricultural inter- c ests of the Stale. Said he was in fav- s or of an elastic currency and critic- << ised government star?;!ics on the cot- 1 foil yield. He closed his specli with a 1 '-food .joke that look well with the 0 audience and he received much ap- j c plause.?Camden cor. of The State. ( Midi's. T. P. Si,-no and M. P. | , Singlev will give a first-class barbe-[ j cue ai .lolly St reel <>u Saturday, .Inly J I*. A first-class dinner may lie ex- < peeled, and everybody is invited. t THE FOURTH AT WEST END. ) Ilaius Interfered with Baseball and t Races?Events to be Pulled oil' , Saturu^y. t The rains prevented the carrying j out of the interesting program pre- } pared for the Glorious Fourth at j West Pud. file came of hascbnil between Wot 1 Pi id and th Meehauies of Columbia,' was interrupted at the end of tho I | first half ot the second inning, t lie . score being at that time one to nolh- t iug in Ia vor ot tlit* Columbia team. Only two of the race events were had. In the hurdle race l lie prize was won by Manning llughey. The! It'll yard dash for hoys under four-, teen was won by Shclton Alewine, wiih John Livingston second. All the other races are to be pulled off next Saturday afternoon at lit roe o'clock. Ninety-Six and West 1 F.tul are lo meet that afternoon on ' the diamond. ' Persons who purchased tickets for the events to be had on the fourth w ill be admitted to I no same events on Saturday on same tickets. The watch 1 contest is to be concluded the same day and the holders of tickets for it will be allowed to participate. . i - ? ?? Marriages. Mr. Wilbur L. Hendrix, of Pros- 1 polity, R. F. P., and Miss Fan ma R. Fuller, of Newberry, were married in West Pud. on July oth, by Hev. J. D. ' Sheal.v. 1 Mr. T. M. Smith and Miss Minnie P. Sligh, both of Newberry, were married on July 5th, Rev. ,T. D. Sheal.v officiating, at his residence. At Mollohon mill, July nth, Mr. ; Chas. B. Tidwell and Miss Maggie : F.thel Corley were married at the home of Mr. W. W. Scarborough. Rev. J. T. Miller officiating. The hour of the meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers and Mer- | chants Bank of Pitlle Mountain has been changed from 11 o'clock a. m. on the ir?lh day of -Inly, 1008, to 1 o'clock p. in. 1 DR. SCHERER MAY LEAVE. rendered Presidency of Throop Institute?His Recent Visit to Dr. Pearsons. Dr. J. A. 13. Schorer luis been tenlered the presidency of Throop l'nstituto. His many friends in Newberry, itii<I the friends of Newberry 2ollege are (rusting lie will decline the ffer made liini, if lie can do so consistent with his duty to himself In speaking of that matter and also f liis recent visit to Dr. D. Iv. Pearsons, Dr. Soberer, who lias returned iftcr an extended trip across the continent, said: *4 Tt will interest the friends of the ollege to know (hat I had a long and nlimate talk last Wednesday with Dr. D. K. Pearsons regarding the claims of Newbeny, and that he iliows an undiininished concern in everything affecting our welfare. Alhough in his eighty-ninth year, his nind is as clear as a bell, and he has irtually gained twelve pounds within lie last few months! Dr. Pearsons is n many ways the most remarkable nan I ever met, and the finest thing ibout him is his keen and intelligent nterest in Christian education. Dr. '( arsons definitely assured mc last Wednesday that Newberry college vill receive a large additional bene'action at his hands, in order to seme the Carnegie gift, but he does io| want to be hurried. lie lias at icart many other schools besides \*e wherry, and intends (liaf each diall gel its due. ,1) is proper and air that he should have his own way ind time in the disposition of his real benefactions. lie lias so nr anged our interests that they are Protected against any contingency. '1 The main objective of this recent iourney of mine was Pasadena, Caliornia. About the middle of May. I kvas (|uite unexepecledl v appreached with regard to the- presidency of I'hroop Institute, and was urged :\t east to come on! and look (ho field >ver. I will frankly say that 1 was i'ery favorably impressed with the -ituation and ils unusual opportunity. expect to reach a decision with reYrence to the olVer from Throop vithin the next wphk or ten days. Should T leave Newberry it will be villi the sharpest regret in sunderng such pleasant relations, but in lie confident belief that our edifice >1 prosperity rests uopn far too taplc foundations to be shaken by a hange in the presidency. The condii - *\! Tliro"*' !? > lit in exacty with certain plans which T have ntcrlaiued for years, and if T go the, auscs will all lie (here, and not here. >f course, 1 should in no case seek" i> be released before the approachu'j sesvjoii is upene<. "I am glad 1" he able to say that uir campaign for new students is asily a month in advance of the same time last summer. Over a in ml red letters have been sent out Yom the ollice since commencement < applicants who have actively interred. and many have already asked or their rooms. Tnere would seem o be no sort of doubt that September 2i> will witness a larger opening han we have ever had before.'' Death of "Mrs. D. B. Werts. Mr<. Hat lie Werts, wife of Mi. avid P, Weils, and mother of City l.-ik I'mjeiie S. Werts, died at her mine in Newberry, on Friday al'lirjoon last, in the .">Ilh year of her age. Mrs. Werts' health had not hven <jood for some time, but her death was rather sudden and unexpected, none ?I" her family or friends realizing the seriousness of her condition. Mrs. Werts was a Miss Smith prior to her marriage. She was a lady of naiiy excellent qualities, with a host if friends, a devoted wife and moth[ I. For many years she was a consecrated member of New Chapel Meth odist church, she having lived in that community prior to her reinov.nl to Newberry ibis year. Her remains were laid to rest in IJoseniont cemetery Sunday morning, a large concourse of people being present at the funeral services, to pay their last respects to the memory of ibis well-beloved woman. Besides her husband, and her son, Mr. Fugene S. Werts, three daughters, Mrs. R. ij. Latimer, Mrs. Clarence T. Summer, and Miss Lula Werts, together with four sisters, Mrs. J. W. Herbert, of Saluda, Mrs. II. S. Boozer, of Newberry, Mrs. Lula Williams, of Van Burcn, Arkansas, I :\nd Mrs. Mattie Owings, of Laurens,1 are left to mourn her loss. The Herald and News extends its sympathy to the relatives and friends of the deceased in their deep afflict ion. When the proceeds derived from a baseball game arc to be used for charitable purposes there is good reason to pay a Quarter to see the game. \ NEWBERRY MEN HONORED. W. G. Peterson Elected President R. P. D. Association?T. E. Wicker Delegate National Convention. The South Carolina Rural Free Delivery carriers adjourned Saturday alter a very delightful and instructive meeting at Aiken. The delegates from this county were Messrs. W. 0. Peterson, F. P. Devore, T. E. Wicker and It. C. Counts. These gentlemen returned to their homes Sunday and all report that they had a good time, and speak pleasantly of Aiken and its people Mr. \Y. 0. Peterson was unanimously elected president of the association for the coining year, which is a high honor. Mr. Peterson is much enthused over the work of the association, and is a good man for its head officer. Mr. T. E. Wicker was chosen as the delegate from the South Carolina association lo the national convention which will meet in Omaha, Nebraska, in October. Mr. Wicker is a zealous member of the association, has devoted much time to the good mads question, and will be a creditable representative of South Carolina at the national meeting. Hock Hill was chosen as the place for next year's meeting. A resolution rqeetiusnETAO..NU A resolution requesting I lie legislature to enact sonic law that will result in securing improved roads was adopted. Baraca Class Officers. At a business meeting of the Bari,(a ,;1:,ss of tlio First Baptist church the following officers were elected to vei \ e the ensuing six months: W. 11. Shelley, .Jr.. president: R. M. Werts. vice president; J. A. Meldau, secretary; If. C. Leavclt, assistant secretary; W. U. Anderson, treasurer; Mrs. Henry West, teacher; Mr. F. Ji. Wilbur, assistant teacher. The young men of I his chss extend a cordial invitation to the young men oI the city to be present at any and all of iIk> meetings. The class is a part of the Sundav school and meets at five o'clock every Sunday afternoon. A. W. Pittman, Press Reporter. Meeting of County Farmers' Union. On account of excessive rains which have seriously interfered with farm work for the last two weeks, at the request of many members I am authorized to change the date of the meeting of (he County Farmers' Union from July 7-10 to July 10-17, one week later. The meeting will be held Willi Kmherford lo<;il union. Delegates and all interested will govern Ihemselves according]v. T. B. O'Xeall I loll,,way. County Secretary. CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. J. W. Wolling, D. D. Pastor. Alter a week of srorm and rain Sundav morn came bright and fair, and though quite warm the worshipers repaired in ample numbers to their repective houses of worship. I he congregation -it Central was very "ood and I lie services interesting. At the morning hour Rev. Mr. Rop?'[ directed the services preaching on distnbution ,,| talents and' the use or tile lailure to use them. All Were pleased and no doubt profiled. Hie singing was under the direction of '' '5,'"ckmniin with a full choir and was inspiring. At night a fine congregation assembled. there being present manv visitors who at the close of the services came forward to speak to the pastor. The subject discussed bv Dr. Wolling was the expression of I eter, "Lord, it is good to be here," | and the remainder of the verse. | The Sunday school which now I meets at ."> o'clock was full of move| menf, and though just now a little lolV in number the attendance was about 100, and all seemed to be interested. All are invited to these Sunday evening services. Baso Ball Game. Oil Friday afternoon at five thirty o'clock on college grounds a base ball game bet wen the crack Newberry team and the famous We?i Fnrl team which has never suffered defeat, will be played. The receipts wil be given to the charity fund of Newberry lodge of Elks, No. 1103. Tickets on sale at W .E. PcHiam and Son's and Gilder and Weeks. The line uj of the Newberry team is as follows O?Ruff. W. P?Smith. IB- -Boozer, Bub. 2B?Goggans. SS?-Ruff, ,T. Boozer, Tench. LF-?Scurry. OF?Wicker. RF?Burton, Jas. -i' / - - V:. >A? WILL BE AT O'NEALL. Miss Mary T. Nance Will Attend Educational Rally Oil July 11. Lake Toxaway, N. C., July 5.?Miss Mr. ry T. Nance, who is spending Sunday with the South Carolina press part/ at Lake Toxaway, has accepted the invitation extended her to attend the educational ra'ly at O'Neall on July 11, and to deliver an address on that occasion. Miss Nance is president of the South Carolina Rural School Improvement association. She is deeply interested in school work and in the improvement of the rural schools, and she has done much for the cause of education in South Carolina. She is a talented ;ind accomplished talker, and O'Neall is fortunate to have secured her for the rally on July 11. J. K. A. Picnic. There will be a picnic at O'Neall academy on Saturday, Juyl 11. Several prominent educators have promised to be with us on that day,and deliver addresses on educational subjects. We are looking forward to the establishment of a rural high school, and we invite everybody interested in education to come that day and hear the speeches. We especially invite the trustees and patrons of adjoining districts to I come. Kverybody come and bring well filled baskets and enjoy a social day with us. A Patron. Moved in New Quarters. A matter to go down in the history of Newberry county is that of the removal of (he treasurer's olliee from the city opera house building where it has been for years to the new court house. County Treasurer Mpps is the first ollicer to get moved. The present indications are that he will not have to move out next January. Mr. Epps looks good in his m-n* quarters, even belter than he did in the old place. Take a look at him when you come to town. BARBECUE AT POMARIA. We will give a first class barbecue at Bethel school house, Pomaria, S. C., Saturday, July 18th. Come one, Come all. A good dinner guaranteed. Jno. A. Graham. H. M. Wicker. At Co 331-3?.o Bieser I Off. Do you need another at a big saving to you. regardless of cost. Lai blacks. MEN'S SUITS. $22.00. 1-3 off, now $1-1.07. $20.00. 1-:? off, now $13.34. $18.01), 1-3 olT now $12.00. $1 0.50, 1-3 off, now $11.00. $15.00, 1-3 off, now $10.00. $12.00. 1-3 off, now $8.00. $10.00, 1-3 off, now $6.07. $7 50, 1-3 oft", now $5.00. BOYS' SUITS. $10.00, 1-3 off, now $0.(17. $8.00, 1-3 off, now $5.34. | $7.00. 1-3 off, now $4.07. $0.00, 1-3 off, now $4.50. ' $5.00, 1-3 off, now $3.34. $4.00. 1-3 off, now $2.07. $3.00, 1-3 off, now $2.00. $2.00, 1-3 off, now $1.35. ; Don't fail to visit us if ! yurchases. Sa^isfactic ! Outfitters for paign clay, July 23rd. Tho iug will be done by Jim Dunbar. .. See t lie grass grow on tho pign^^^J back. Maves' Book Store. ; Ice tea glasses and saucers. Mayes' Book Store, i FOR SALE?Good young buggy horse. Need daily use, would suit ^H| mail carrier. B. P. Mitchell, H R. F. D. No. 2, Kinards, S. C. FOR SALE?My house and lot at Chappells. Four bed rooms, hall, dining room, kitchen and pantry. Piazza nil around. Good well. All !|H necessary outbuildings. Terms onethird cash balance Nov 1st. Date of ]H sale August 1st. j^H E. C. Salter. V 0-26-11 a w-Gt-F. mk A. W. JONES, THE PLUMBER, has H opened shop just back of post office. JjUj 1 stimates furnished on application. Repair work given prompt atteution. fflG EYE SPECIALISTS?We don't H claim to be "eye syecialists" or Wf "agents" but we absolutely guar- V antee to fit your eyes properly.,. 'T with the finest lenses and frames) 1 We do not sell brass frames nor(> I cheap pressed lenses. We use the' > simplest and best method of testing the eyes. Come in and see us. Daniels & Williamson, Jewelers and Opticians. BARBECUE. I I will furnish a first class barbecue / at (he beautiful grove in front of my A residence in No. 2 township on July ./ Ifi 4th. All (he candidates are invited ftM to bo present. Jno. P. Wicker. ^Hj BARBECUE AT JOLLY STREET. We will furnish a fist class barbe- Jj cue at Jolly Street on Saturday, July ' 18.vv Plenty of good things to eat guaranteed. Candidates Invited to be present and make speeches. ? I P. E. Stone. ' Hj BARBECUE AT rAIRVIEW. wL Messrs. W. L. Moore and J. E. IB Fulmer will furnish a first-class bar- '91; becue at Fairview school house, on IH Friday, July 17. The public is cor- I dially invited to be present. if Kg W. L. Moore. ||M J. E. fulmer. ;|bB Bros. :| 's and !331 -3 I I Off. - I r opportunity to get it j'i *ry suit in the store go ' | iys, olives, browns and* i I * f \ Lot Apron ginghams at oc. 9 Lot standard calicoes at .~>e, Lot .'18 in. sea island 5c. ' | * Lot 10 and 1-2 l-2c percal at Oc. 'i Lot 10 in. lawns at 10c. j | Lot -lO^in. lingerie at 15c. J & All \ oile skirts at reduced prices. \ \ All net waists at Teduced prices. I All white waists at reduced prices. 1 ? All muslin underwear at reduced ?J i prices. ^ 1 All silk and heartherbloom petti^ jl coals reduced. .A Bargains in hosiery f\>r ladies, ineij V and children. Bargain in gauze vests. t & Bargains in men's .-simmer under- a wear. Bargains in alpaca and serge coats. j Bargains in umbrellas and parasols. I self money on all your I r back. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS. For House of Representatives. I am a candidate for election from Newberry county to the house of representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. John M. -Taylor. Arthur Kibler is announced as a candidate for the house of representatives, and is pledged to abide the result of the Democratic primary, and to support the nominees of the party. For County Commissioner. The friends of L. ('. Livingston announce him as a candidate for county commissioner. We pledge him to abide by the rides of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself a candidate for county commissioner, and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. i Very respectfully, G. II. Cromer. A CARD. G. G. Sale, lawyer, will practice in all the courts. Money to lend 011 ten years time at 6 per cent. For a time, may be found at Master's office. Newberry Cotton Market. Corrected By Nat Gist. Good Middling 12 Strict Middling .11 7-8 Middling 11 3-4 SPECIAL NOTICES. 1 CENT A WORD. No advertisement taken for less than 25 cents. DON'T GET A BRICK MASON OR carpenter to repair your plumbing, Jones, lie stops the leak. FOR SALE CHEAP?Portable 6 horse Friek engine, 8 horse boiler, good repair, just overhauled. Terms In suit buyer. muattlcbaum & Langford, Prosperity, S. C. I WILL FOR THE PRESENT RUN my roller mill on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fyidav. Arrangements for special day may e made. 3t Jno. L Cooke. BARBECUE?Messrs A. J. Holt and J. D. Tidmarsh will give a first class barbecue at Whit mires 011 camReductions on Men Boys' Clothing. suit? If so, now is youi We ore going to let eve ;est models in blues, grt * 9 Odd Trousers, and Boys Knee Pants at Great Reduction. Never before lias the Newberry buying public been offered such sweeping reductions on new and seasonable merchandise. COME and investigate and see if we can prove this ad. All 10c while & colored lawns at 8c. All 12 l-2c while & colored lawns at 10c. All 15c. white and colored lawns 12c. All 20c white and corored lawns 15c. All 25c. white and colored lawns 10c. All embroideries at cost. Great values in laces. Great values in ribbons.* Lot 12 l-2c. Ginghams at 10c. Lot 10c. ginghams at 8c. 1 you want to save youri n guaranteed or money Everybody and Store c