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VOL XJjV NO. 95 NEWBERRY. 8. O.. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1908. TWICE A WEEK. SI.50 A YEAR
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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
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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
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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
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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-[
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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.
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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.
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i hi: \i:\>s ok i*koki?kiuty.
j I,veinic mi l-'riilnj l-itcniniv Palmetto
Club Klects Ol'tieei>?Other
Mailers.
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| 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
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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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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.