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f REEDY RIVER ASSOOIATION. I Successful Meeting?Advocates Organization for State Wide^ Prohibition?Orphange Liberally Supported. The Weedy River Association held its Slto'd annual meeting with the First Baptist church, of Newberry, beginning lust Friday morning. This was the most,successful meeting of the association since the withdrawal of the Laurens churches to organize 'the Laurens association. There are only four resident pastors of (he association, Itevs. O. A. Wright, J. F. McGill, B. P. Miteliell, and J. F. Cnson. One church is located in Laurens county and is served by Rev. C. Lewis Fowler, of Clinton. All of tlie other churches are in Newberry county. Weedy River is now one of the smallest associations bul last year it was stated by one who had studied the figures (hat il gave more per capita (ban any other association in the Slate, averaging over $0.00 per member. For several years il has been among (he first in gifts for missions. The communicant membership is between 1000 and 120(1. The membership of the association is pomposed of the pastors and five delegates from each church. Among (he visitors to (lie association was the Rev. A. T. Jamisoh, superintendent of (lie Connie Maxwell Orphanage, who explained in detail (he great work (hat is being done in (hat institution. Three of the girls who, are being cared for there won scholarships in Winthrop college. There is no work in the denomination ^tiliat appeals more to the hearts of ilie people than that which is being done at Connie Maxwell. Weedy Wiver association supports six orphans in (he home. Twelve years ago the First Baptist church was the first to begin the individual support of an orphan, and supported one orphan. Two years ago they began the support of (wo orphans nnd find it about as easy to raise $12.00 a month as it was (o raise $0.00. This work is done through the Sunday school, and the interest taken is due in no small measure to.the active work of the superintendent. < "ol. W. II. Hunt, who is also a member of the board of I rust cos of the orphanage. Mrs. Sue Turnipseed. a member of the Firs! Baptist church, was the first to leave a fund to endow a scholarship in the orphanaire. The Bush "River and Ml. Zion churches support one orphan each and the other churches of the association support the other two. One feature of this meeting was the presence of Mr. Piani, an Italian who was an ardent Catholic priest, highly educated in the church and a professor in one of the schools in Brazil, but having been converted to the protest ant religion, he is now in the Theological Seminary of Louisville, preparing to return (o Brazil as a missionary. lie delivered a nios( instructive address and told of his experiences. When he left the Catholic church he had to sacrifice home, and loved ones, and earthly possessions, having been disinherited by his family. The first session of (he association was held on Friday morning at ten o'clock, and was celled to order by the moderator, Mr. .1. \V. I). Johnson. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. R. S. Brock, of Clinton. The old officers were reelected as follows: .1. W. I). Johnson, moderator, Tlieo. Daniclsou, secretary, T. M. Smith, treasurer. Rev. O. Lewis Fowler preached the introductory sermon on Friday morning selecting his text from Psv. 144:12. His theme was spiritual atmosphere and the sermon was a ni^st impressive and inspiring one and i( became the keynote of ('lie meeting. From the beginning every session of (lie convention was characterized by a .deep spiritual quickening. The associalion is small and J lie attendance is necessarily small but there was much enthusiasm and earnestness and from (his standpoint (he meeting was a most remarkable success. Among the visiting members (o whom the privileges of the floor were extended were: Revs. String-field, Jamison, Potent, Piana, and the local ministers of (lie cily were exlended the privileges of (he floor. The report as (o aged ministers "was read by Mr. W. R. Elmore and several speeches were made urging contributions to this worthy causer. A collection was taken amounting to $10.00. The. report on the Sunday school was read by Mr. W. V. Leavell. Speaking (o the report Dr. Derienx emphasized the importance of making., the Sunday school attractive nnd helpful (o ('he young. Mr. Wright continued Ibis line of discussion and Mr. Stringfield spoke feelingly of the glorious --- . . , - V .. - . work of the Sunday school in the salvation of souls. In the "absence of Col. \V. II. Hunt, Rev. G. A. Wright read the report on the orphanage. Hev. A. T. Jaiuison presented a strong' appeal for the orphans and gave clear insight into the work done and attempted to be done at the orphanage and of the life at the orphanage. Neither Revs. \Y. \Y. Keys or A. J. S. Thomas of the Baptist Courier was present and much regret was expressed that they could not be present and the committee on periodicals was also absent. Hev. J. F. Cason made a report and a strong appeal for more earnest endeavors o nt-he part of pastors and laymen in the matter of having the periodicals of the church more generally read, lie- suggested that in all the churches there be a committee appointed to look after all (lie periodicals, to make thorough canvas, to see that every home that is able take the church paper and it necessary to have a fund to supply subscription price when families did not feel able to do so. He vs. Mitchell, Fowler and Derieux strongly endorsed the plan suggested and urged the necessity of Yvery Baptist church member reading his denominational literature. It is ii notable fact, as brought out in the discussion, that by far the tnoM of the benevtrtenee is from the readers of the religious works. Fridav night there was a large attendance and an enthusiastic meeting to consider t'he question of education. The subject was introduced ..by the reading of the report on education by Hev. B. P. Mitchell. Addresses were made by l)rs. 1'oteat and Stringfield. On Saturday morning the woman's work was presented by Kevs. Wright and Mitchell who emphasized the import Jince of this branch of the church work showing how much of the good that is done is traceable directly to the modest, untiring efforts of the women. Dr. J as. Mcintosh presented a orcefill report on, home missions showing most clearly the vast importance of this branch of the work in the South. Mr. Fowler emphasized the present opportunity in taking and holding the Southland for Christ, showing how New Kngland has lost Iht chance to Christianize the incoming tide of foreivn population. Rev. Mr. Cason e.Hcd attention "I S.r-tlh Carolina's obligation to weakci Stales. The climax of enthusiasm and deep soul eeling was reached, when Rev. (!. A. Wright, after readiny !'>? report on foreign missions, introduced Hev. Piani. native of Italy, later trom Rrazil where lie was converted by m missionary, lie presented a masterly paper showing why he became a prot est si 111. No one ever lislened to clearer logic nor sounder theology. The life and experience of this young heathen argues strongly for missions. The congregation cheerfully contributed .+2">.00 to Mr. Piani to help him in his preparation at Louisville to become a missionary to Brazil. A brother suggested to him that this was a little interest the Lord had given him on the heritage he had-forfeited by becoming a proiestant. Special prayer was offered by Dr. J. \Y. W oiling that Mr. Piani's family might be led to Christ, and that they might receive him again as a son and brother. The time for the next meeting of the association was fixed for Friday before the third Sunday in September, 1 flOfl, and the place Hurricane church near Clinton. Rev. -UF. Cason was elected delegate to the Southern Baptist convention with Rev. B. P. Mitchell as alternate. Mr. Tlieo. Danielson read the report on State missions. Dr. Derieux spoke of t'he great work that has been done by this board of State missions among the mill population, how lliat many churches are founded and others held together by the work this board is doing. He called attention to the fact that Dr. Bailey's ideal "A Baptist church in every community in South Carolini" has almost been reached. Revs. >1. F. Cason and J. F. McCiill 1'L-o spoke on the report. Dr. .lames Mcintosh was instructed to draw u'? and present to the association re- 'hitinns ol regret at Dr. Bailey's absence from this meeting. At I he afternoon session on Saturday Rev. J. 1 . McfHl presented t'he report on "ten.;er.i.u e which was an excellent, one. 'ihe keynote of the speeches made on this report by Messrs. Wright, Cason, Craig, Leavcll and Johnson was organization for a strong fight during the next two years for Slate wide prohibition. After the report on ministerial education read by Rev. .1. F. Cason and speeches on the subject by Revs. Wright. Mitchell. and Derieux. special pravcr was offered by Rev. Wright that Clod would thrust forth more laborers into his harvest. A * N CVAajViJj..v.flk'' " ' * j Tremendou Extraordinary purchases of New lot the greatest preparations we ha right now. We have the greatest ever been put before the people. 5 coupled with qualities. Every dep block. Read every line?-AND CO j New Ready=to=Wear Department. Ladies' Tailored Suits and Separate Skirts, Made by experienced workman directorle, Coat and Sheath ^ Skirt effect A glance at these garments and price's will con- 1" vince you that it is not worth while to worry over dress mak t ing or to attempt to make your own clothes. 1 ~ t > Auction Blanket Sale. I Five cases of Blankets from the big Auction Sale in New I York. We can save you 50 cents to $1.00 on every pair of s Blankets you buy this fall 1 am determined to do the Blanket > business of the town COME. t ____ MIMNAUGH'S TI The great under-priced bargain lots, figure fc lots on his late bargain hunting trip, now you ge 36 inch Flanneletts in Mill End remnants bunched together at one price?9 cents t All Standard Calicoes, Blues, Grays, Reds, E Red Twilled Flannel, the 20 cents kind, spec A C. A. Feather Bed Ticking the 20 cents k 40 inch Sea Island, worlh 7 1-2 cents, here i 3 cases Canton Flannel, worth 1 5 cents, hei Visit the Second Floor. We have got more goods piled up stairs than most of the stores in Newberry will have altogether, such as Clothing for men, ^ boys and children, Hats, Trunks, Rugs, Blankets, Cloaks, . Sheeting, Dress Plaids and case after case of Underwear for men, women and children. ii YOU CAN'T M STAKE" Im mm m m G. W. KINARD'S7 Auction Sale1 October 2nd and 3d I I will sell to highest bidder for cash the entire $3,000 JOB LOT '< of Ladies Dress Goods, some extra good values here. Shoes for everybody, Clothing, Notions, 11 Fancy Groceries, bought from Rev. W.; H.l Whitaker when he sold out in Newberry. This stock is all fresh, bought less than a year ago. This sale will take place in front of my store, rain or shine. 1 must have roomjfor New Fall Goods. There is something in thisj JOB LOT for everybody. REMEMBER THE DATE, OCTOBER 2nd AND 3d. PROSPERITY, S. C. prayer similar to this was made last Mr. Rockefeller's Meal. year and a young; man from (l?o. church where (he meeting was held "I have just rend a story of an will enter Kurman this fall to prepare economical fanner 1 hat Mr. Roekefelfor the ministry. lor, Jr., had been telling to his Sun? An important feature of this ses- (lay school class, said Iliggins. "lie sion was a motion made l>v Rev. (ico. sa>'s " farmer out near ClevftA. Wright ::? : (he executive 'ommit- lnn<1 who ,nnkcs ? M ol> ewmmny. lee in cooncra!imr with f\ 'ors Kwry time he drives into (own he meet :iii<] 'make appuriitui.i e:i' for ? I' with him tied to (he the churches to he printed i:. (he wat of his buggy. A friend who rode j minutes of the association dial the out ^wilh him one day was curious to work may he before us Trnm the he- l?irn the use of that he.n, so he watch- ^ '/inninir of (he association>l vear end carefully and found out. When at ^ thai (he State board which m< els noon the farmer lunched under a tree later may be better able to make ap- fCave l''s mare a feed from a nose poi'tionmcnt for t>he association. bag, and the hen, placed 011 the ^ c, , . .. ground, ate all that the horse spilled On Sundav morning the association ~ ' , .. . . ,A , , . 'mi , 1 from the bag, so that there was no met at 10 o'clock. I he lavmen's , . W.mfn n,t fill 77 movement was submitted and report 011 obituaries and the treasurer's re- "Good story, said Wiggins, and < port was submitted and final adjourn- truo> 1 know that old former. Mr. men! was had Rockefeller didn't say where he got , . . lictc-L his lunch, did he?" A sermon on missions "Seek Inst the Kingdom of (lod and his riirhl-J "W "The story eonsness.'' was preached bv I)r, W. tlieic. T. Dcrieux. "It was the egg the hen laid under The sermon at night was preached the lniggyseat on the way out, said by Rev. J110. Wilson. Wiggins.?Harper's Weekly. s Bargains J Fall Merchandise. The results J ve ever made are displayed here ; money saving values that have Such low. prices have never been >artment under the roof chock-aME. -| Monster Sales in Black Dress Goods. You always have room for a bargain In black goods. And vhy pay full price elsewhere when you can save almost half lere. Chiffon, Panamas, Fine Imported Serges, Melrose ^opllns, Bengalines, etc. Plant your dollars here for a big larvest. Come and examine these goods. Broadcloth Half Price. 3eautiful smooth, plump 50 inch Broadcloth in all the wanted ihades?brown, novice gray, green, garnet and black. Not a rard in the lot worth less than $1 25 the yard, just to make hings lively, only one dress to each buyer, at only 59c. a yard. IADE WINNERS" ~ >r yourself. Our buyer secured many special it the benefit. . 1 0 to 20 yards lengths, 1 5 cents kind, all he yard. !tc,, 7 1-2 cents kind at 5 cents the yard. ial at only 1 O cents the yard. ind at only 12 1-2 cents the yard. goes at only 5 cents the yard. 'e goes at only 1 O cents the yard. New Gloves, Neckwear and Belts. Artistic Array of Fashion's Favorite Styles. There is no store in the Carolinas that presents to its cus~ omers a more artistic array of fashion's most favorate styles n all lines. THE P Li ACE. COME" WE OFFER THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF Fancy and Staple Groceries IN THE CITY, AND WE WANT YOUR RUSINESS. Ring Phone 212 or call on us at any time and your wants will be oromptly attended to. WE KEEP Everything "Good to Eat." Everything the Best. Everything Fresh. JONES' .] "Up - to - Date" Grocery. j ?.? | 1 Fresh Norfolk Oysters received 3very day. Sold by the quart or Served on Short Notice in any Style. 1 Patronage of Ladies especially J solicited. .1 All seasonable dishes at