Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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eERSONAL AND OT .WI5rT 3ovements of Newberrians and Tbos Who Visit Newberry and Oth er Happenings. Mrs. C. J. Purcell is visi!~ng he sister. Mrs. Frank Feagle. in Gren ville, who has been critically ill fo several days past. Mr. Frank G. Wright. who is io' handling the Southern Eiipre-s bni ness between Blacksburg and King ville, was on a short visit last wee] t. I-is old home in the eouinty.-Laur ensville Herald. The Pomaria Farmers' Union wil meet .on Saturday at two p. m.. De cember 19th. Owing to a crowding of advertise ments the Newberry Herald and New issued a twelve-page paper last week The Herald and News is one of th, very best semi-weeklies in the State -Laurensville Herald. Mr. J. C. Lusk, the genial and Po pular Division Passenger agent of th, Southern railway, of Charleston. stop pad in Newberry on Wednesda: night to get a good rest at the New berry Hotel. We are always glad t< see him come this way. They seem to be having much trou ble with the street paving work it Columbia. The municipal authori tie% of that city made a mistake it not at first securing the services o: Messrs. York Briddell. H. C. Buchai and R. P. MeNeill under whose abl< supervision we -ee such good result, in this city.-Laurensville Herald. Our friend, Brother Greneker, loca editor of the Laurensville Herald, a1 wars has a kind word to say for th( Thornwell Orphanage and Our Month ly. Each issue of Our Monthly i: mentioned and the good work i: helped. He has our warmest thanks -R.ev. Wm. P. Jacobs in Our Month ly for November. Mr. York Briddell, his mother, an< his sister. Miss Marie, and Mr. an Mrs. H. C. Buchan left last week fo Newberry. Their extended stay il Laurens was so pleasant that man: friends they made here regret thei departure. After completing som work in Newberry they will go to 0r angeburg. where the Southern Paving and Construction Company, unde Messrs. Briddell and Buchan, has $30,000'contract to carry out.-Laur ensville Herald. Messrs Pope L. Buford and Ton Wicker, of Newberry, were in th< city Tuesday, on their way to atten< the Burns-Browninlg brilliant wed Sding at Barksdale. Mr. Buford i: the son of the sheriff of Newberry county-and a better sheriff nevel drew breath or salary-and Mr Wicker is the son of the ice and oi -man of Newberry-and in the ho' summer time the warm and genia smile on the face of the ice man melts some of the ice as it leaves the f.ae tory.-Laurensville Herald. The Woman's Home and Foreigt Missionary society of the Church o: the Redeemer will meet a.t the resi dence of Mrs. E. R. Hipp next Mon day afternoon at four o'clock sharp ~The young ladies auxiliary, juniol ~workers, and the cradle roll are in vited to meet with them. All are ex peeted to bring their Christmas of ferings. Mrs. M. 0. J. Kreps, o: Prosperity will make an address. Mrs. Verner, mother of Mrs. J. E James, has returned to her home it Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lane, from An. derson, are visiting at the home o1 Mr. and Mrs. James Epting. The.y will be here for the Christmas holi days. There will be preaching at Clay' ton Memorial Universalist churel Sunday evening. December 12. at 2 o'clock. by Rev. J. S. Cook, D. D The public is cordially invited. Rev. J. T. Miller and family lest o Wednesday for Star. S. C.. which wil be the field of their labors for an other year instead of Phoenix. a: since conference Mr. Miller and Rev J. N. Wright have exchanged av' pointmnents by permission of th< bishop. 'Mr. Wmn. A. McFall has returne< from Bennettsville where he spen the past season buying cotton. H' reports that the season was very fin in that, section of the country. Th company for which Mr. McFall work has arranged for him to spend sev eral weeks in Newberry in order t< carry on thei" work here. A Card. We take this opportunity to tr: express our thanks and appreciatle) to our. friends for their many kin nesses to us during the recent illnes and death of our loving wife ani mother. and for the sympathy e~ pressed in words and beautiful flow ers. These tokens of kindnless to u during our dep a'ffliction can neve be forgotten. .T. Z. Sailer and Family. PEOPLE*S NATIONAL BANK. p Mr. W. W. Wheeler President and Mr. Robert T. Pugh Elected Cashier. L It should have been stated in Tuesday's Herald and News in con c neetion with the election of Mr. V. . ~ ~ ~ . .... .....M W. W. WHEELER, President People's National Bank, of Prosperity. S. C. W. Wheeler as president of the Peo Spl-e's National Bank, of Prosperity, that the position of cashier made va cant by the promotion of Mr. Wheel er. was filled by the election of Mr. Robert T. Pugh as cashier. AMr. Pugh is a native of the lower - section of Newberry county and foi js. ROBERT T. PUGH, Ca4hier People's National Bank, of Prosperity, S. C. several years was the efficient book keeper of Prosperity Oil Mill and for the past-year has been bookkeeper and assistant cashier for the People's Na tional Bank. ___________ These elections do not change mater ially the management of the People's Bank inasmuch as Mr. Wheeler and Mr. ughhave been in actual charge for several months owing to the ill ness of Mrs. Moseley. The duties which they now assume officially have been performed by them during sever al months acceptably and successful ly. These two young men have the confidence of the entire community and under their management the People's\ational Bank will succeed even more than it has since .its or eanization. though its report shows that it has been suecessful. WHITE STAR LAUNDRY. The Plant in Newberry Bought by Experienced Men-Will Open January First. Mr.i H. A. Mitchell and Mr. H. L. Johns, of Spartanburg, have bougnlt the electric laundryv of Newberry and epect to open it for business abou! the first of January. Botb of these entlemen have haid long practieal en perenee in the laundry business and -expect to zive it their personal at tention and supervision. It will be operated under the name of the "White Star Laundry" and if they give it their personal attention there is no reason why they should not suc eed. This town is larger than a great many others in which steam Slaundries are operated successfully. Methodist Bazaar. Don't forget the Methodist bazaar which begins today. There will be a feast of good things to eat, and you can get good dinner for only fifty 1cents. -The display of fancy work is also very beautiful and there are many useful as well as ornamental and ar -tistic articles on display and at rea sonable prices, too. Give the ladies a lift during these itwo days and help tnem realize a neat little sum for the worthy cause tfo whimcnh thev are worjking. MASONIC OFFICERS CHOSEN. Plate Taken From Corner Stone of Court House Erected in 1823 Presented to Lodge. At the regular communication of Amity lodge, No. 87. A. F. M.. 1:-.t Monday evening, the following were elected as officers for the next ensu Ing Masonic year: R. H. Wright, W. M. W. K. Sligh, S. W. Harry W. Dominick, J. W. H. H. Rikard, Treasurer. J. H. M. Kinard, Secretary. The appointive officers will be ap pointed on the night of the installa tion, which will be had Wo'ihiesdai,v night. December 16. A pleasant incident of the meetin.:r was the presentation to the lodge by Dr. James McIntosh. on behalf of the Higgins family, of a brass plate, which has been in that family for years. which had beei, laced in te corner stone ot the first court house built in Newberry. This court house was located on the site now occupied by the old court house. % On one side the plate contains the following incription: The Corner Stone of Newberry-court house; Laid, Jan. 18, Anno Lucis, 5827, (Ann. Dom. 1823), By Job Johnston, W. M. of Lodge N. 11. A. F. M. S. C. And A number of other Brethren, Acting Under a dispensation From John S. Cogdell, Most Worshipfcl Grand Master of the Ancient Free Masons of South Car olina. On the other side the plate bears the following inscription: "Defend the Poor & Fatherle;s, do Justice to the Afflicted & Needy. Deliver the Poor & Needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked." Psalm 82, 3 & 4. The plate is oval in shape, seven inches high and eight and one-half inches in width. Dr. McIntosh, in presenting the i plate, gave a very interesting history of Masonry in Newberry county, as wel as a great deal of history of the former court house building in the county of Newberry. The Herald and News. publishes his remarks elsewhere in this issue. The plate was received mn a few well hosen remarks, by Past TM'aster Fred. H; Dominick, who was acting Wor shipful Master. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, (Rev. Edyard Fulenwider, Pastor.) There will be the regular services at ,the Church of the Redeemer Sun day. At 11 a. m. the pastor will preach on "True Greatness."' Text: Luke 1:15: "For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord.'' In this ser mon one of the evils that has much to do with the ery ,"'Hard times,'' will be dealt with. Last Sunday night in the subject: "A straight man mad-e crooked,'' we noted the steps by which a saved mn was lost. This coming Sunday night at 7.30 the subject will be " A rooked man made straight.'' In this we shall see the steps by which a lost man was saved. Sunday school meets at 3.45 p. m. All are requested to be present. TM Christmas servicee, "King and Throne'", will be practiced. A cordial invitation to all servie; is extended the public. CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. J. W. Wolling, D. D., Pastor. In Central church the services be in at 11 o'clock and Rev. J. C. Rop er, presiding elder of the Cokesbury district. will preach. At the close of the morning service the church con ference will be held and some import ant statements be made. The official board will .report their plans for the incoming year. At night' there will be a special song service. Mr. Holland, of Colum bia, will play some violin selections and Mr. W. C. Moran will sinfr. Rev. Mr. Roper will preach. The church will be comfortable and the public is invited. Inclement weather will not hinder the service.I Chuch Notic. I desire to have two services at Enoree next, 2nd, Sunday, with din ner on the ground. All members are ,urged to be present. B. P. Mitehell, Pastor. STRAY MULBS-One black horse mule and one blue looking mare mule. Owner can have by paying for' this advertisement and paying feed bill. B. R. Long and Bros., Pros INTERESTING RELIC. rablet rrom Corner Stone of Court House Erected in 1823 Present ed to Masonic Lodge. .... In his remarks in presenting to Se%wberry lodge. No. 87. A. F. M..on ast Monday ni.ght, on behalf ot the EIiggins family, a tablet taken from :he corner stone of the court house uilding which was erected on the site )f the present old court house in 1823, ind torn down in 1851, Dr. James .feIntosh gave some int-eresting his ory in relation to the Masonic lodges n Newberry- and the various court )uses which the county has had. He aid: orshipfull Ma.ter Van Smith, Amity Lodge. A. F. M.. No. 87. Newberry, S. C. It gives me great pleasure to pres mt through you as Worshipfull Mas :er to Amity Lodge, A. F. M., No. 87, his historical relict of nearly a hun red years ago. Which with its past mgraved, upon its face, tells with its Iiunb letters of an important public )easion, which occurred before any, iving inhabitant of this city was orn, and of whiah it is probably the )nlv existing memorial. This Bronze Tablet is 'history itself, aiot only of our Order, but of our city 1so. For we read upon one face the ,ollowing: rhe Corner Stone of Newberry-courf house; Laid, Jai. 18, Anno Lucis. 5827. (Ann. Dom. 1823). By Job Johnston, W. M. of Lodge N. 11. A. F. M. S. C. And A number of other Brethren, Acting. Under a dispensation From Tohn S. Cogdell, Most Worshipfni Grand Master of the Ancient Free Masons of South Car olina. On the other side the plate bears :he following inscription: "Defend the Poor & Fatherless, do Justice to the Afflicted & Needy. Deliver the Poor & Needy: rid them )ut of the hand of the wicked." Psalm 82, 3 &-4. This tablet with Masonie Ceremon es was laid in the Corner Stone of he second Court House erected in the [istrict of Newberry, and in the city f Newberry. That building stoo,d h. :he public square, upon the site n>)W >epied by .what is known as the Old lourt House Building. (The t'hird C. El.)~ And was removed in 1851, for the erection of its successor. ffhis ablet was t.hen removed from the Corner Stone by members of the [odge No. 44, who thirty years pre riously had assisted and witnessed the laying of it as the Corner Stone of ,odge No. 11. There being no lodge in xistened -at Newberry at that time. [851, it was taken charge by Broth er F. B. Higgins, -Past Master of for rer ,Lodge No. 4.4, by him it was arefully preserved up to his death, when it passed into the possession of us family, and nowv in the name of iur deceased Brother and his family [ place it in your hands for future :reservation and safe keelping. And now Worshipful Master at your suggestion in attempting tc rather the above in regard to the tab let, have failed to secure any local Nasoie history of our Newberry Lodges. As the records of all thie odges existing prior to the reviving f our Lodge in 1853 have disappear d, and no trace of them remains so ar' as I have been able to search the past. But with the kind assistance o Past Master G. S. Mower, have been able to gather the following from the records of the Grand Lodge >f South Carolina, and Mackeys His lory of A. F. M. in South Carolina. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge afficers on December 20, 1822. the re sord hows the following entry. 'The Most Worshipfull Grand Master re-ad a let,ter from Bro. Y. J. Harrington. Worshipfull Master of Lodge No. 11. Newberry Court House praying for a dispensation for the >urpose of laying the Corner Stone of Court house-referred to the Grand Lodge.'' At an ad.journed communicatiton of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Ma sons of South Car'olina held 23 De cember. 1822. the following appears in record. "A communication from Brother T., J. Harrington, Worshipfull Master f Lodge No. 11, was received, pray ing for a dispensation to lay a Cor ner Stone of a new Court House in Newberry District: on motion order ed to be granted.'' This Newherrv Lodge seems to have had two numbers, older one No. 1. 'nd then a new one ras No. 44. And there was a Newberry District Lodge of Ancient York Masons No. 79. a.t Hoegs store near Enoree, that .fterwards5 had its number changed to o. 27. m,e rand TLA<ge's records show that in 1821. Lodge No. 11 held month ly neetinz at Newberry. And in 1822 Winsboro. whose old number was No. 13. reports as No. 11. and Newberry reports as 44. And in 1823 Newberry reports a No. 44. there was nt report from No. 27, which seems to have made its last report in 1821. [it 1825 No. 44. Newberry Court House Lodge had the rollowing offi eers: James J. Caldwell. W. M. Francis B. Higgins. S. W. Burr Johnson. J. W., with Past Master members as follows: James J. Caldwell. Hiram Hutehinson, B. Har rington. James Fernandis. Robert Dunlap. Job Joh,. ston. From Mackeys History the follow "In 1807 there was a York Lodge at Newberry C. H. numbered as 43. which became ext: et between that year and 1817. March 16. 1821. the Grand Lodge granted a Warrant for its revival, with a new number 11. In 1823 on applieation )f the Lodge its number was chan-ed from 11 to 44, the former number 11 being given to a Lodge at Winsborn. Lodge No. 44, made no returns uter 1826, and was suspended in 1830. And was reviv ed on March 1. 1853. with the follow ing officers: E. S. Bailey, W. M. W. B. McKellar. S. W. J. M. Philips. J W. From the above records it would appear that the Yori Lodge No. 43, established at Newberry in 1807, be eame extinct about 1817. was renewed in 1821 as Lodge No. 11. But Wins boro having changed its old number of No. 13 to No. 11. the Newberry Lodge was changed from Number No. 11 to No. 44. Was suspended in 1830. and then revived in 1853 as New berry Lodge No. 87. under which number it has continued to this day. And now our Lodge known as No. 87. is just completing the first year of its second century. Let us Broth er Masons. with the recollections of the past. redouble our efforts and work for the future. Yours in Masonic Brotherhood, James McIntosh. A. F. M. No. 87. FOR SALE-One good horse, two wagons. two sets harness, one bu2 gy, alsoi one sterling organ. Minnie Todd, 1309 .Johnstone St. 2t A RARE OPPORTUNITY for a live man with mEderate means, an equipped clothing, shoes, and gents furnishings business, situated in the heart of business centre of New berry, S. C. Will sacrifice on ac count of ot.her business. Stock all new and up-to-date, silent salesmen show cases nickel display pictures, and good lease. Must be sold quick. Address box No. B. Herald and News. "Lavender and Old Lace," "Port of Missing Men," "Man of the Hour" and many others 50 cents at Mayes' Book Store. Meet ine at Anderson 10c. Store Fri day afternoon. .. -Santa Claus. Santa Claus will arrive in Newberry, Friday, Dec. 11th, on his way to Anderson's 10c. Store, loaded down with toys of every kind for goodI little children. He will first come through Newberry mill village to Boundary street, through Boundary street to graded school, and then to Main street, down Ma.in street to his headquarters at Anderson 10c. Co., where he will be glad to shake hands with all the little children. Celery! Celery! Cranberriec! Cran berries! at Jones' Grocery. .... ATTENTION BLACKSMITHS-Be fore you buy your next supply of blaoksmith coal it will pay you to Isee us. Baxter & Son, Cor. Friend & McKibben Sts.I 12-11-St Anything you need for your Christ mas or every day dinner, supper or breakfast at Jones' Grocery. BUSINESS OPPOETUNITY-I offer fo.r sale my buggy, wagon, harness, and White Sewing Machine busi ness. Located in Main street, Whit taker concrete building. If interest ed call on or write, R. C. WVilliams', 2t-f&t Newberry, S. C. We have the good and we want your business at Jones' Grocery. I will arrive in Newberry, Friday, December 11th, about 3.30 o'clock, and w ant all the little 1;.'.e a girlst meet me at Anderson's 10c. Store. Truly yours, Santa Claus. Cotton Market. (Correeted by Nat Gist.) GoOd Middling ..........8 1-2 Strict Middling ..........8 3-8 Middling ..... ..... ..... ...8 14 Market weak. Cotton Market Reported by 0. MeR. Holmnes. Goo( Middling ..........8 1-2 Strict Middling ..........8 3-8 Middling .. ..1........... 14 SPECIAL NOTICES. I CENT A WORD. No advertisement taken for less than 25 cents. The best flour on earth for cake bak ing, "J. E. M.", or Gold Medal, at Jones' Grocery. MAKE YOUR money grow by plant ing it in a good building lot. See J. A. Burton about it. Fresh and juicy hams, Swifts Premier, for your Xmas dinner, at Jones' Grocery. WITH every 50c purchase you get a chance at the beautiful toilet set nor in our window. The set will be given away on Christmas eve, so see that you buy at least 50c worth and get a chance at the toilet set. Watts' Racket Store. Anything you want for cake baking at Jones' Grocery. G. G. SALE, Lawyer, office old court house formerly superintendent of education's office. Candy, nuts, raisins, apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, grape fruit, &c., at Jones' Grocery. NEWSPAPER reports are indicating that the season of many fires is again on. How about that insur ..a? J. A. Burton. NO FAKE-But actually going out or business. Every article must be sold by the 1st day of Jan. All we ask is that you come and see our goods and get our prices Watts' Racket Store. HIDES WANTED-J. C. Sample, old dispensary stand. tf BUY your Christmas presents now while you can get them at cost. Watts' Racket Store. EVERY MARRIED MAN should own~ a home. See J. A. Burton. WANTED-Position as stenographer by young lady well prepared in .business college. Address, Box 82, City. EVERY article marked in plain fi gures. It is "up-to-you" now to see if you can't buy china, crock ery, enamel, glass and tin ware, table linen, hosiery, etc., cheaper here than in any other store in town. Watts' Racket Store. YOUNG MAN, buy a building lot. Pay a little down and the balance in installments. No better induce ment to save money, Talk with J. A. Burton.j POR NICE, pork chops and steaks J. C. $nri{ple. old dispensary stand. tf LET'S DROP polities now and talk business, but first come in and see the list of valuable town and farm property I have for disposal. J. A. Burton. SOLID GOLD LOCKETS $4.00 up. Unniels & WillisaTnn WOULDN'T the first of the new year be a good time to take out a fire insurance policy? J. A. Bur ton.. STRAY DOG-Owner can have by paying for this notice and keep, and proving ownership. Jacob M. Bowers, f&t-2t Prosperity, S. C. LATEST DESIGNS in Brocwhe~s and stiek Pins. Dainiels & Williamson. TRESPASS NOTICE-All persons are warned not to hunt, fish or per mit cattle to run on premises of un dersigne'd. J. C. Duncan. lI-t&f. OLTD GOLD Elgin or Waltha D)anies & Wiiliamson.