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VOL XLV NO, 95 NEWBERRY, S. C.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1908. TWICE A WEEK. $1.50 A YEAR THREE '-EGROES LYNCHED. This Also Happened Close to the Fa mous Reel Foot Lake in the State of Tennessee. Union City, Tenn., Nov. 24.-The little town of Tiptonville, bordering on Reelfoot lake, which has been the scene of many stirring incidents the past month, witnessed the lynching late this afternoon of three negroes who were arrested this morning foi murdering Special Deputy Sheriff Richard Jurruss and fatally wounding John Hall, a deputy sheriff. The negroes' names are: Marshall Stinebeck, Edward Stinebeck, Jim Stinebeck. These brothers created a disturb ance at a religious meeting near Tip tonville Saturday night and wher the two officers attempted to arresi them a fight ensued in which the ne groes 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 ne groes, but they successfully foughl the white men until 8 o'clock thiE morning when they were surrounded and captured in a little swamp neai the village of Ridgely. The vicinity is known as the Old river Bed cane brake and it is a difficult matter tc trace man dri 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 twc guns in their possession, but had rut out of ammunition. Large Crowd Gathers. The news of their capture spread rapidly to the surrounding territory and in addition to the members of the posse people began arriving by every road and soon the jail was surround ed by a mob which had no hesitancy in threatening a lyr.ching quickly and surely. In fact, it was feared at noot that the best township people could not prevent the lynching from taking place in broad daylight. One of the first citizens to mount the steps of the jail and make an ap peal to the mob was J. T. Burnett, a well known lawyer. He recalled the recent night-rider outrages which had disgraced the vicinity. He admonish ed his bearers not to do anything des peratE, and to let the law take its course, at the same time promising that full justice would be done the three black men. This met with a long growl of disapproval and Mr. Burnett, evidently seeing that his re marks were of no avail, pleaded with~ the men that if they were determined to lynch the negroes to at least wail until night had fallen. Taylor Hall, a brother of the wound ed deputy sheriff, followed M~r. Bur nett. He said in effect that a post ponement of the lynching until night would be satisfactory to him. The mob, however, was very restless and it was soon seen that 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 Haynes went before Justice Lee Davis and explain ed the situation, telling of the menac ing attitude of the crowd which thronged the street leading to the jail Justice Davis at once agreed to opet his court and at 5 o'clock, summoned a jury of 12 men and allowed the ne groes after all evidence that could bE adduced was heard, to be duly sen tenced to death. Meanhl Gov Patterson was ad vised by telephone of the situation and ordered a company of militia in this city to proceed with all haste to secure the negroes and conduct them to a place of safety. The troops were started at once, but failed to arrive in time to prevent the lynching. At the trial only the evidence of those who had seen the 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 fixed the penalty at death. The sentence had barely been passed on the three negroes when the mob, with a whoop and a yell, swamped into' the court room and seized the negroes, rushed them to a large tree near the 1 edge of town and hanged them, firing volley after volley into the air as the bodies were drawn up from the earth. ST. JOHN'S CENTENNIAL. Held on Tuesday-Large Crowd Excellent Addresses-An His. toric Old Church. Something like a thousand people attended the centennial celebration of St. John's Lutheran church on Tues day, November 24th. It was indeed a pleasant and profitable occasion and one likely long to be 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 pleas ant and hallowed memories clustering around it, it was well to mark with fitting ceremonies this important milestone in this history of Lutheran ism in this section of the State. It was a matter of great regret to the editor or The Herald and News that he could not be present on this 1 memorable occasion. We have long been interested in this historic old I church, and not alone because of the high purposes and high ideals it has always stood for, but aside from these as a deep personal reason because the ~ grandfather of our editor once preach ed from the old high pulpit with its 1 winding stairs and the sound of his voice was once echoed to the waitingI congregations of other years from the E old "sounding board" above the pul- x pit. This "sounding board" Is now f being preserved in the museum at I Newberry college and is a relic of by- E ?one days that should be carefully a preserved. t The day was one of tnese mceai days that we have been so much blessed t with this fall, and the occasion was I greatly enjoyed by the many who were I there. t In the morning an address was made by Rev. E. L. Lybrand, of New I Brookland, S. C. His subject which I he treated splendidly, was "The Luth- I eran Church in Europe." Mr. Lybrand E called attention to the fact that in I those countries in Europe. in which there were the largest number of E Lutherans there was also found the 3 least number of illiterate people and the highest degree of culture. He It also called attention to the fact that'1 in Iceland, a country filled entirely x with Lutherans, there were no jails. 1 He estimhated that the membership of ( the Luthran church in Europe was 1 Following this address Rev. C. A. Freed, cf Columbia. spoke on the 6 "Luthera.n Church in America." ThisC was a most admirable address. He satid that the first settlement in this country was made in the State of New York and the next one was in;' Pennsyvani a Hen alsospke of his Thanksgiving J Availing myself of the beautiful cu nd endorsed by the good people of t] rnor of the State of South Carolina, rHURSDAY, THE 26th DAY OF T .ay of general Thanksgiving. The State of South Carolina has m; ng the past year. While the great r ast brought devastation to numerous ives, thereby bringing sadness and m )e thankful for the manifold blessing: he Giver of all good. We have enjoyed the peace and lib< ion; there has been no visitation of fa iave produced a reasonable harvest. nent, our Commonwealth has made >een an awakeniug in the pubiic cons )f a better day. Whatever else may he ideals of citizenship have been rai, or law, that human kindness is more )verweighed evil. LET ALL THE PEOPLE, THER lay their usual vocations, assemble it Ls in their homes and give thanks to I Lnd kindness to us as a people and as -emember the poor and the distressed ges that are caring for the fatherless ur gifts and words of cheer may brir )f these. Let us further invoke the Lord of: he coming years, a continuance of H uidance for us as a people and as a GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AN tate of South C'arolina,' at the Capit< 4th day of November, 1908, and of ' 3tates the one hundred and thirty-thi By the Governor: R. M. McCOWN, Secretary of State. ry of the first churches in the Car- a ~linas, which was near to the time of ose in New York and Pennsylvania. E ince then large numbers .have set- tV led in the North and established i3 arge congregations and built large c olleges and theological seminaries h nd are now carrying on large s ome and foreign missionary work. t The Rev. R. A. Yoder, D. D., of s incolnton, N. C., gave a most inter- t sting account and history of the Ten essee Synod in the Lutheran church c rom its separation from the other Iii utherans down to the present. He b ~ave a minute account of the hard- p hips and successes through which ~" e Tennessee- Synod has passed. AsI n illustration of the great growth of r is particular Synod he made a com- tl arison between the amount now ex- c: ended by the Tennessee Synod and g at amount which it expended a num- a er of years ago. He also spoke of the tl enefit fund for education of young p en for the ministry and he showed h LOW little of the $10,000 which was F xpended in this way had ever been s aid back to the church. o After this address dinner was serv d on the grounds. Dr. 0. B. Mayer, c: ho told us of the proceedings up to c; nd through this particular feature of ti e exercises, said "too much cannot IL e said in praise of this picnic din-Ic Ler. There was everything one could Is ish and it was in the greatest abun- t< ance." It was served out of doors I nder the trees and was in true pic iic style, and the many delicious and ubstantial dainties brought togeth- g r by the good housewives of this o ommunity, famous for their cooking' a vere appreciated and en.joyed.p Dr. Mayer was coliged to leave for n ~ewbe rry just after dinner and wve Ia ere not able to get a very full re- t< 'roclamation. 3tom established many years ago le country, M. F. Ansel, Gov do hereby designate and appoint TOVEMBER, A. D. 1908, as a iny things to be thankful for dur ainfall and high waters of August i farms, and also the loss of several urining to many, yet we should we have received at the hand of rty guaranteed by the Constitu- 1 mine and pestilence, and our fields In educational and moral advance splendid progress and there has cience which points to the dawn be said no one can gainsay that ;ed, that there, is greater respect manifest and that goodness has EFORE, Lay aside for this one their houses of worship as well .od for His many tokens of love a State. Let us also on this day in our midst, the several orphan and motherless little ones, that ig sunshine and happiness to all Elosts.to grant unto us, through is blessings and beseech Divine tate for all future time. D THE GREAT SEAL of the )I in the city of Columbia, this :he Independence of the United rd. M.F. ANSEL, Governor. ternoon. . However, that of Hon. D. Frank fid, of Lexington, was of much in ~rest to all gathered to listen to it. [r. Efird is quite a favorite in this >mmunity and it was a 'pleasure to! ve him present. There was also a lendid address by Rev. Mr. Ballen .ne, of Little Mountain. All the eakers did well and measured up the auspicious occasion. St. John's is one of the oldest I mrches in this community. The or ~inal church was built of logs and as ~fore mentioned had a very high pul t reached by winding stairs and a ~oundng board" behind it. There are many prominent Newber r families who have come from e community surrounding this oldI urch, whose grandfathers and great'] andfathers attended services here d were guided and influenced in Ii e conduct of their lives by the eaching of the gospel from this time- 1 nored pulpit. Among these are the i louseals, Ruffs, Counts, Cromers, il mmers, and Mayers and doubtless I ~hers. While Newberry county cannot1 aim St. John's church, as it is 10-J tied on Broad river near Hope sta n on the Southern railroad, on the 4 exington line, yet this county lays [aim to many of the legends and aares in tae proud and honored his ry of this old church .and its con-i regation in the Dutch Fork. By order of the council the congre ation consisting of the membership Colony churich is requested to meet. the church on Sunday next at two Ii m. and we trust there will be a full 1 Leetig of the membership present there are matters of importance consider pertaining to the welfare the church. THE NEWS OF PROSPERITY. .eeture on Friday Evening-Palmetto Club Elects Officers-Other Matters. Prosperity. Nov. 25.-Mrs. Lizzie )eWalt is spending a month with her ister, Mrs. Mitchell. at Saluda. Mrs. Hattie Stoudemire, of Little; ountain. spent last week at Mrs. Jno 3ease's. Miss Hattie Groseclose made a reek-end visit to her parents at Lees ilie. Mrs. Livingston has returned to her iome at Chappells. Miss Mamie Simpson has gone to 'inton to spend Thanksgiving. Mrs. G. Y. Hunter and little Myra iave gone to Clemson College .to pend Thanksgiving day. Next Sunday evening there will be public niissionary meeting at Grace hurch. You are invited. Mr. Forest Bedenbaugh, who has >een with the Prosperity Drug Co. for everal years, has accepted a position n Columbia with the Union Drug Co. At the Auditorium on Friday even ng there will be a treat in the shape ind length of a lecture by Rev. C. E. Weltner, of Columbia. Mr. Weltner s a lecturer, humorist, and imperson itor of no small repute. Come and ring your friends. The admission, ill be 20c for adults and 10c for :hildren. The lecture will . begin >romptly at 8.15. If you wish further nformationask the school children, he s no stranger to them. The proceeds o toward a worthy cause. Mrs. Mahon and Miss Lulie Hunt came down to spend Thanksgiving ay with relatives. We are glad to report that Miss Ef rie Hawkins is convalescent and will soon be out again. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Morris vere saddened to hear Saturday norning that their infant son had assed to the bright beyond. He had een a patient sufferer from menin itis for ten days or more. Serawl -all was a bright, interesting child, tout 6 months of age. We sympa :hize deeply with these sorrowing ~riends yet we can but feel that this ure little bud has been transplanted a the King's garden there to grow nore perfect and more beautiful than s possible here. Mrs. Morris' mother, Mrs. Rawl anid ~isters and brothers, of Lykesland, all ame up for the funeral. Mrs. Morris nd little Marion accompanied them ome Monday. They will remain at .ykesland for a week. The Palmetto Club was high!;y en ertained by Mrs. G. Y. Hun-ter on Fri lay afternoon. "Enoch Arden" was he poem for consideration andi was ,horoughly enjoyed by all. An ele"-' ion of officers for 1909 was held and ~esulted as follows: President-Miss Nannie Simpson. First Vice-president-Miss Lillie Iay Russell. Second Vice-president-Mrs. L. C. ~raig. Secretary-Miss Erin Kohn. Corresponding Secretary Treasurer-Miss Blanche Kibler. Librarian-Miss Lena Lester. The subject to be studied next year s "Famous Women of all Times." Dr. L. J. Littlejohn of Pacolet, spent sunday and Monday in our town. Mr. Clarence Craig. of WValhalla, de ivered a most excellen,t sermon at the 3aptist church Sunday afternoon. hile her e he was the guest of his. brother, 'r L. (. Craig. ors * . Hlonmhan of Columbia, iste Mrs J S. wheeler last week. Mrs. M. 0. J. Kreps has gone to ,olumbia for several days. Mr. Vernon and Miss Mary Wheeler visited Miss Ethel Paysinger last week. Mrs. Henry Parr visited Mrs. Pet -3 Wheeler last week. Mrs. J. L. Wise has returned from visit to her sister, Mrs. Ridgell in Ltesburg. Mr. Maurice Miller visited friends in the city Sunday. Mr. James Calmes came home for a short visit to his mother. Mr. Walter Boland has moved his family to Georgia wbre he has ac cepted a position with the Seaboard. 1Ir. Boland has been for a number of years the efficient and accommodating agent of the C., N. & L. here. Rev. Mr. DeVall, expatriate from the Transvaal made a splendid talk to Grace Sunday school last Sun day. He is spending some time here. Mrs. A. G. Wise returned home from the Columbia hospital last Friday. All her many friends are overjoyed to have her home again. Mrs. Wise is still confined to her bed but will soon be convalescent. She still ra+ains the service of a nurse. Mr. Lybrand moved his family to their old home in Edgefield today. He has been manager of the Quattlebaum smithy for some time. Mr. Wm. Foster Ruff has moved from the county and is living at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. Walter Stock man. Little Sara Haynes, who has been in Columbia for a fortnight undergo ing treatment for her eye is having serious trouble. The doctors fear they will have to remove the afflicted eye in order to save the other one. Miss Della Bowers has gone to Colum bla to see her. SCHERER FOLLOWED BY COOKE. South Carolina LoscsAnOther Distinguish ed Educator-Woffold Professor Goes to California. The State. Spartanburg, Nov. 24.-Dr. A. B. Cooke, has resigned the chairs f German and French at Wofford ollege to accept the chair of mod ern languages at Throop college, Pasadena, Cal., the college which recently elected Dr.. Jas. A. B. Scheer, -of Newberry, president. Dr. Cooke wvill leave Spartan -urg the latter part cf December ad will begin his duties in his new field January 1. It is understood hat Dr. Cooke'i successor has been -ractically determined upon by the Woffoi-d authorities, but his name s for the time being withheld. The soda fountain clerk was en ~aged in vigorously shaking up a hocolate and egg, when suddenly the dass broke in his hands and the en suing deluge made him look like a man eclair. The horrified custom r leaned over the counter, trying to e sympathetic. Not knowing exact y what to say, he finally blurted out ~onsolingly: "Oh !-er-too bad-did the glass reak?'' Dripping .chocolate from iead to foot the clerk looked at him vitheringly. "Did the glass break ?" e roared, "Did the glass break, h?" And then, with freezing sar am: "'Oh. nfl-not at -11. niot at all. Tou .just happened to sLep in while I a takinir my morning shiower. "