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m . - * $/ ;'/S ;; VOL XJjV NO. 95 NEWBERRY. 8. O.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1908. TWICE A WEEK. SI.50 A YEAR 5 rp ^ <S[ * & TIIIiKL MMJKOLN LYNCHED. Tills Also Happened Close to tlie Famous Heel Fool Lake ia (lie State of Tennessee. Union City, Tcnn., Nov. 24.?The little town ot Tiptonville, bordering on Rcelfoot lake, which lias been the seene. of many stirring incidents the past month, witnessed the lynching lato this afternoon of throe negroes who wore arrested this morning for murdering Special Deputy Sheriff Richard Jurruss and fatally wounding .lohn Hall, a deputy sheriff. The negroes' names are: Marshall t Stinebeck. lOdward Stinebeek. Jim Stinebeck. These brothers created a disturbance at a religious meeting near Tiptonville Saturday night and when the two ollicers attempted to arrest thenj a light ensued in which the negroes came out victorious and made their escape. It was barely daylight Sunday morning before a posse of citizens from Tiptonville and the surrounding country were in pursuit of the negroes, but they successfully fought the white men until 8 o'clock this morning when they were surrounded and captured in a little swamp near the village of Itidgely. The vicinity is known as the Old River Bed canebrake and it is a diilicult matter tc trace man dr beast through its tangles. Once captured, however, the negroes, covered by a hundred guns, quickly landed in jail at Tiptonville. The negroes when arrested had two guns in their possession, but had run out of ammunition. Largo Crowd Gathers. The news of their capture spread rapidly to the surrounding territory IG i and in addition to the members of the posse people began arriving by every road and soon the jail was surrounded by a mob which had no hesitancy in threatening a lynching quickly and surely, in fact, it was feared at noon that the best township people could not prevent the lynching from taking place in broad daylight. One of the first, citizens to mount tiie steps of the jail and make an appeal to the mob was J. T. Burnett, a well known lawyer. He recalled the recent night-rider outrages which had disgraced the vicinity. He admonished his hearers not to do anything des( perattf, and to let the law take its course, at the same time promising that full justice would he done the three black men. This met with a a long growl of disapproval and Mr. | Burnett, evidently seeing that his remarks were of no avail, pleaded with I that if they were determined to lynch the negroes to at least wait j until night had fallen. f I ayloi Hall, a brother of the woundJ ed deputy sheriff, followed Mr. Burnett. He said In effect that a postI poneinent of the lynching until night 51 would be satisfactory to him. The i mob, however, was very restless and i it was soon seen tlwit. it would be im\ possible to stem the tide of feeling. \ Impromptu Trial Held. As a last resort, S. J. Caldwell, a townsman, and sheriff Ilaynes went before Justice Lee Davis and explain^ ed the situation, telling of the menacing attitude of the crowd which thronged tho street leading to the Jail, , Justice Davis at once agreed to open his court and at f> o'clock, summoned a I jury of 12 men and allowed tho neI'j, groes after all evidence that could be adduced was heard, to he duly sentenccd to death. 1 Meanwhile Gov. Patterson was adi I S i i s H ^ A A ^ visocl by telephone of the situation ! ami ordered a company of militia in ttiis city to proceed with all haste to secure the negroes and conduct them to a place of safety. The troops were started at once, hut failed to arrive in time to prevent the lynching. At the trial only the evidence of those who had seen tho killing was heard and in an incredibly short time the case was given the jury, who in a ! few minuets returned a verdict of! guilty and lixed lhe penalty at death. 1 The sentence had barely been passed on the three negroes when (lie mob, with a whoop and a yell, swamped into the court room and seized the negroes, rushed them to a large tree near the edge of town and hanged them, tiring volley after volley into tho air as the bodies were drawn up from the earth. ST. JOHN'S ( KNTKNNIAL. Held on Tuesday?Large Crowd? Excellent Addresses?An Historic Old Church. Something like a thousand people attended the centennial celebration of St. John's Lutheran church on Tuesday, November 24th. it was indeed a pleasant and profitable occasion and one likely long to he remembered by ( even the youngest who were there, for these occasions live in the lives of people and are handed down from one generation to another, and for this reason as well as for the sake of the ' long life of the church and the pleasant and hallowed memories clustering 1 around it. it was well to mark with 1 fitting ceremonies this important milestone in this history of Lutheranism in this section of the State. It. was a matter of great regret to the editor or The Herald and News *4 I % I % % 1 % that, he could not he present on this memorable occasion. We have long been interested in this historic, old church, and not alone because of the high purposes and high ideals it has always stood for, hut aside from these as a deep personal reason because the grandfather of our editor once preached from the old high pulpit with its winding stairs and the sound of his voice was once echoed to the waiting congregations of other years from the i old "sounding board" above the pulpit. This "sounding hoard" is now being preserved in the museum at Newberry college and is a relic of bygone days that should be carefully ; preserved. The day was one of these loeui days that we have been so much blessed with this fall, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by the many who were there. In the morning an address was made by Rev. 10. I,, Ly brand, of New Brookland, S. C. His subject which he treated splendidly, was "The Lutheran Church in lCurope." Mr. Lybrand called attention to the fact that in those countries in lCurope in which (l.ere were the largest number of Lutherans there was also found the i least number of illiterate people and I the highest degree of culture. He' also called attention to the fact that in Iceland, a country filled entirely with Lutherans, there were no jails. He estimated that the membership of the Luthran church In lCurope was 35,000,000. Following this address Rev. C. A. Freed, of Columbia, spoke on the "Lutheran Church in America." This) was a most, admirable address. He said that the first settlement in this' country was made in the State of I New York and the next one was in i 'Pennsylvania, lie also spoke of his-[ ^ A ^ ! ^ M S A ^ ! % |\| % % /A ^ i ^ I % 7hanksgiving Proclamation. Availing myself of the beautiful custom established many years ago and endorsed by the good people of the country, I, M. l*\ Ansel, Governor of the State of South Carolina, do hereby designate anil appoint THURSDAY, T1IK 26th DAY OK NOYKMHKR. A. D. lyoS. as a day of general Thanksgiving. The State of South Carolina has many things to be thankful for dur i 11g the past year. While the great rainfall and high waters of August last brought devastation to numerous farms, and a No the loss of several lives, thereby bringing sadness and mourning to many, yet we should be thankful for the manifold blessings we have received at the hand oi the Giver of all good. We have enjoyed the peace and liberty guaranteed by the Constitution; there has been no visitation of famine and pestilence, and our fields have produced a reasonable harvest. In educational and moral advancement, our Commonwealth has made splendid progress and there has been an awakening in the pubiic conscience which points to the dawn of a better day. Whatever else may be said no one can gainsay that the ideals of eiti/.enship have been raised, that there is greater respect for law, that human kindness, is more manifest and that goodness has overweighed evil. LHT ALLT11K PKOPLK, TIIKRKKORK, Lay aside for this one day their usual vocations, assemble in their houses of worship as well as in their homes and give thanks to God for His many tokens of love and kindness to us as a people and as a State. Let us also on this day remember the poor and the distressed in our midst, the several orphanages that are caring for the fatherless and motherless little ones, that our gifts and words of cheer may bring sunshine and happiness to all of these. Let us further invoke the Lord of Hosts to grant unto us. through the coming years, a continuance of His blessings and beseech Divine guidance for us as a people and as a State for all future time. GIYKN I'NDKR MY HAND AND THIS OR HAT SKAL of the State of South Carolina, at the Capitol in the city of Columbia, this 14th day of November, 190S, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty-third. Bv the Governor: R. M. MCCOWN, M.K. ANSKL. Secretary of State. Governor. | *5 ^ Y ^ S ? V ^ * I ? ^ V ^ ^ Jl ^ tory of the first churches in the Car- afternoon. olinns, which was near to the time of However, that of Hon. I). Franl< those in New York and Pennsylvania, lSflrd. of Lexington, was of much in Since then large numbers have set- teres! to all gathered to listen to it tied in the North and established Mr. lOfird is quite a favorite in 1'ite large congregations and built large community and il was a pleasure t<; colleges and theological seminaries have him present. There? was also ti and are now carrying on large splendid address by Itev. Mr. Ballonhotne and foreign missionary work. tine, of Little Mountain. All the The Rev. R. A. Voder, D. 1).. of speakers did well and measured uji Lincolnton, N. C.. gave a most inter- *? auspicious occasion. esting account and history of the Ten- St. John's is one of the oldest nesseo Synod in the Lutheran church 1 churches in this community. The orfroin its separation from the other igirutl church was built of logs and an Lutherans down to the present. lie before mentioned had a very high pulgavc a minute account of the hard- pit reached by winding stairs and a ships and successes through which "sounding board" behind it. the 'lennessee Synod has passed. As There are many prominent Newberan illustration of the {Treat growth of rv families who have come from this particular Synod he made a com- (he community surrounding this old parison between the amount now ex- church, whose grandfathers and great pended by the Tennessee Synod and grandfathers attended services here that amount, which it expended a nuin- !in<1 were guided and influenced in her of years ago. lie also spoke of the tlu> conduct of their lives by the benelit fund for education of young preaching of the gospel from this limemen for the ministry and he showed honored pulpit. Among these are the how little of the $10,000 which was tlouseals, Ruffs, Counts, (Vomers, expended in this way had ever been Summers, and Mayers and doubtless paid back to the church. others. After this address dinner was serv- while Newberry county cannot ed on the grounds. Dr. O. B. Mayer, claim St. John's church, as it. is lowho told us of the proceedings up to (.atn(i on Broad river near Mope staand through this particular feature of yon on (.he Southern railroad, on the the exercises, said "too much cannot Lexington line, yet this county lays be said In praise of this picnic din- claim to many of the legends and ner. 'I hero was everything one could shares in the proud and honored hlswish and it. was in the greatest abun- tory of this old church and its condance." It was served out of .loots RrCgation in the Dutch Fork. under the trees and was in true pic nie style, and the many delicious and Bv order of the council the congresubstantial dainties brought togoth- gat ion consisting of the membership er by the good housewives of this 0f Colony church is requested to meet community, famous tor their cooking (he church on Sunday next at two were appreciated and enjoyed. }im| wt. ,mlst there will be a full Dr. Mayer was obliged to leave for meeting of the memb'.rrship present Newbf rrv just after dinner and we I as there are matters of i'linortance were not able to gel a very full re- to consider pertaining to the welfare port of the addresses delivered in the of the church. $ Yjr'* % l< ** ^ K v ?j[ i hi: \i:\>s ok i*koki?kiuty. j I,veinic mi l-'riilnj l-itcniniv Palmetto Club Klects Ol'tieei>?Other Mailers. j | Prosperity. Nov. Mrs. l.i/./io I l)cWalt is spending a mouth with her' sisior. Mrs. Mit< In?11. ;it Saluda | ^Irs. Il;iiii.> Stoudemirc. of l.iulo Mountain, spent last week ;ii Mrs. .Ino Seas? s. Miss M;111 i<- liiosctlose made a ! Wfi'li-cihl \ isn in her parents al l.cosj Villi'. Mrs. Livingston has returned to hor 1 homo at ('happt'lls. Miss Matnin Simpson has koiu1 to j Clinton to spend Thanksgiving. ) Mrs. (1. V. Hunter ami little Myia ! have jione to Clemsou Col to j spend Thanks.uivin.i; day. i Next Sunday evening there will ho la public lnissionarj meeting at tirace i j church. You arc invited. Mr. Forest Hedenhaii.uli. who has . I been with the Prosperity Drug Co. for several years, has accepted a position in Columbia with the t'nion Diuk Co. At the Auditorium on Friday evening there will be a treat in the shape and length of a lecture by Kev. C. 10. Weltner. of Columbia. Mr. Weltner I is a lecturer, humorisl, and impersonator of no small repute. Come and brintf your friends. The admission 1 Will be 'JOe for adults and IOe for r children. The lecture will begin promptly at N.l.r>. If you wish further informal ion ask the school children, he is no stranger to tlieni. The proceeds j ko toward a worthy cause. Mrs. Mnhon and Miss Lulie Hunt came down to spend Thanksgiving day with relatives. We are glad to report that Miss 101j fie Hawkins is convalescent and will ^ Ik I ^ ^ INI ^ soon he out again. : The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Morris | were saddened to hear Saturday ! morning that their infant son had I passed to the bright, beyond, lie had II been a patient sufferer from nicnini gitis for ten days or more. Scrawl llall was a bright. interesting child. about tl months of age. We sympa| tiii/.e deeply with these sorrowing friends yet. we can bill feel thai this pure little bud has been transplanted in the Kind's garden there to grow i more perfect and more beautiful than is possible here. Mrs. Morris' mother, Mrs. Itawl and sisters and brothers, of Lykcslaml, all came up for the funeral. Mrs. Morris and little Marion accompanied them home Monday. They will remain at Lykesland for a week. | The Palmetto Club was hiKh'.y entertained by Mrs. (I. V. Hunter on Frij day afternoon. "Knoch Anh-n" was I the poem for consideration an 1 was j thoroughly enjoyed by all. An e|e- 1 lion of ollicers for PMi'.t was held and ! resulted as follows: President?Miss Nannie Simpson. ' First Vice-president?Miss Lilli*} I May Russell. I Second Vice-president? M is. L. C ! Craig. ! Secretary?Miss Krin Kohn. I , Corresponding Seeretarv--I Treasurer?Miss Blanche Kibler. I IJbrarian--M iss Lena Lester. The subject to be studied next year l is "Fatuous Women of all Times." ! Dr. L. J. Littlejohn of Pacolej. spent I Sunday and Monday in our town. , I Mr. Clarence Craig. of Walhalla. deI liven d a most excellent sermon at. the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. , |\ bile liei e he was the guesl of his brother, 1 I,. C. Craig. .wis. .. Hoffman of Columbia, visited Mrs. J. S. Wheeler last week. WW* Mrs. M. O. J. Kreps lias kodo t<> Colombia for several days. Mr. Vernon and Miss Mary Whcelor visited Miss lOthel Pavslnger last ! week. Mrs. Henry Parr visited Mrs. Pottus Wheeler last week. Mrs. .1. 1.. Wise lias retnrned from a visit in her mis 1? i Mrs. Kidgell ill I ialeslui rg. I Mr. Manrii e Miller visited friends in tin1 ?- it y Suiida >. Mr. .lames Caluics came home for a short visit lit his in??t I?? i. Mr. Walter Poland lias moved lie* family to (ieorgia when' lie has accepted a position with tlie Seaboard. Mr. Poland lias lieen for a mimlier of years the clllciciit and accommodating a.uent of the C., X. I., here. Rev. Mr. DeVall, expatriate from the Transvaal made a splendid talk to (Sraee Sunday school last Sunday. lie is spcndiuu some time here. Mrs. A. t! Wise returned home from the Columbia hospital last Friday. All her many friends are overjoyed to have her home again. Mrs. Wise is still eonfiued to her bed but will soon he convalescent. She still retains the service of a nurse. Mr. I.ybrand moved his family to their old home in Kdgolleld today. Ho has been manager of the Uuut.tlchaum smithy for some time. Mr. Win. Foster Huff has moved from the county and is living at the home of his father-in-law. Mr. Walter Stockman. Little Sara llaynes. who has been in Columbia for a fortnight undergoing treatment for her eye is Having serious trouble. The doctors fear they will have to remove the afflicted eye in order to save t h?? other one. Miss Delia Powers has gone to Columbia to see her. H I S| ^ \-A ^ SCHIiREIt FOLLOWI:D BY COOK!:. South Carolina Loses Another Distinguished Hdueator?Woffo.nl Professor (iocs to California. The Stale. Spartanburg, Nov. 2.|. ? Dr. \. It. Cooke, lias resigned I 1r* chairs of German and French at Wofford college to accept the chair of modern languages at Throop college. Pasadena, Cab, the college which recently elected Dr. Jas. A. It. Scherer, of Newberry, president. Dr. Cooke will leave Spartanburg the latter part c:f December land will begin his duties in his new field January i. It is understood , that Dr. Cooke's successor has been I practically determined upon by the [ Wofford authorities, but. his name ! is for the time being withheld. | The soda fountain clerk was cit! gaged in vigorously shaking up a I chocolate and egg, w hen suddenly tllO glass broke in his hands and tin* enI suing deluge made him look like a I human eclair. The horrified customer leaned over the counter, trying t<) be syinpnllietie. Nor knowing exact* j lv what h> *ay, In: finally blurted out consolingly: " (>li!-- er? -too bad- did I in; glas* break?" Dripping chocolate from ,head |o ford the clerk looked at him ' wit licringly. "Did the glass break?'' ; lie roared, "Did the glass break, I eh?" And then, with 1'reczi n? sarcasm: ''Oh. no? not al all, no! al all. Von just happened to step in while I was taking my morning shower."? Mcllanm.