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*"4k An. #=A . H. MULL, EDITOL Entered at the Postoffice at New ierry, S. C., as 2nd class matter. Tuesday, December 15, 1908. THE UNPAID SUBSCRIPTIONS. The Baptist Standard, of Texas, makes an "Important Announce ment.'' It reads in part as follows: "This is to notify all subscribers who are over a year bshind that their accounts will be sold December 15th, 1908. We regret this is necessary, but repeat-ed statements have been sent to all. It would be far better for the subscribers to settle with us now than to have to deal with tWe purchaser of your account. Every fairminded-man will agree that it 's right to pay a religious paper as well as any other obligation." Well, Texas is a large State, and the editor, perhaps, does not expect to travel very extensively, and it may be that he will not meet many of those whose "accounts" he sells. But if he should meet many of them he will be kept busy explaining why he ,did it. Will the delinquent subscrib ers whose accounts are sold become of fended? Some of them will, but then it may be added, sometimes it occurs that a very mild statement will of fend some people. Occasionly they get offinded and pay up immediately. What are the newspaper men to do? If the paper is discontinued promptly the day the subscription expires, it will offend some good people; if it is continued and the subscription runs behind, some people do not like it; if the paper is discontinued with a bal ance due, it is seldom collected; if the accounts are turned over to a collector that is a mortal offense in most cases. So it is a problem 'with the newspaper publishers, for they are not able to lose a large amount annually on peo ple who will not pay their subscrip tions and who cannot be reached by any amount of persuasion. Every newspaper has to faee every year a large number of unpaid subscriptions. It .i especially embarrassing when we remember that these people are members of Baptist ehurehes, of course in "good standing and full of fellowship,'' and yet they will not pay what .they owe- their denomina tional paper. Some of the pastors .would be greatly surprised if we should give them the names of mem bers of their churehes who no.w owe for the Baptist Courier, and who have ignored all the kind and respectful business notices we have sent. And yet, to place these accounts in the 'bands of collectors would bring upon us the ill will of these people anid CHINA! WE HAVE T AND FINEST IMPORT E Ever Brought Chocolate Sets, Fruit Plates, Cake Plates, Sugar anc Cornports, Fa ----A FULL H and Pair COME IN A BEFORE YO Newbcrmi IUi w cou'ld dW mfue nturt would placate or win them baek as lpaying subscribers.-Baptist Courier. We are in very much the same con dition as the Baptist Courier except that ours is not a denominational pub lication and we have no claims of that kind to urge for the payment of what is due. We present this editorial for the purpose of showing that we are not the only one who has trouble. It is our fault that we have so i luch owing to us and it is a little bit strange that people become offended if you ask them to pay for the paper and yet it is th-e fault of the publishers. We worried a long time about what was the best policy. We have reach ed the conclusion that it is best for the publisher and the subscriber to have the cash rule and now that the government has forced the pub lisher to it there can be no alterna tive. We hate to lose what we have already earned and we shall regret to part with any of our subscriber. but after the first of February we do not intend to keep any subscrip tion books except the mailing gal leys. Those who have been indulged will no doubt get angry. Some one said to use the other day that gratitude was manifested in the expectation of what was expected to be made out of you in the future and no account was taken of past favors. That may be but we still hope that there is left some gratitude for past favors. Another year will soon be number ed with the things that were. The legislature meets this year n the 12th of January. It looks now as if the whiskey question *ill occupy a good deal of the time of the approaching session of the general assembly. Better go slow. It is a great pity city council does not decide to extend the street pav ing on Caldwell street across Friend as far as the post office corner. It would cost very little additional and would add greatly to the appearance of the work that is down besides mak ing a good street and crossing to the post office where every one has oc asion to go. It will be a great mis take to do the little paving we are doing and not extend it aeross this street when the cost is so small. The new dormitory at Winthrop college is well under way and there will be accomnmodationls for some two hundred more girls. That means more money for maintenance but as some one said the other day it is just as well for there cannot be too much money spent on our girls un CHINA! HE LARGEST LINE OF.... D CHINA to Newberry. Dinner Sets, Salad Plates. Salad Sets, I Creams, rncy Placques. LINE OF ted Ware ND SEE US U BUY....... r dwae Co. ti lie amunit reaees tihat pzid fwr the education of our boys and that will be a long time. The site for the model school has not been secured yet and if the board waits to get what is known as the high school property it may be twc or three years as t',at question is in the courts. An esteemed subscriber who does not live in the county in s-ending his renewal for The Herald and News adds: "I noted the most affection ate letter in The Herald and News to the delinquent members of the fam ily and think it was fine-so here's tQ you." We regret to say that more of our esteemed subscribers who have not re newed do not look upon our letter in a more affectionate manner. We are still hoping, however, that they will do so before Christmas. SHERIFF'S DELINQUENT TAX SALE. STATE OF SOUH CAROLINA. County of Newberry. By virtue of an execution to me directed by Jno. L. Epps, Treasurer of Newberry county, I will sell on Monday, the 4th day of January, 1909 (Salesday), within the legal hours of sale, at Newberry Court House, the following property for de linquent taxes for the year 1907, viz: A tract of land in Reeder Town ship No. 5, assessed to L. C. Sheeley, containing one hundred and thirty acres more or less, bounded by lands of Dorothy Davis, W. F. Kelly and .AC FEI IBegiqining * It is now time for *nishings, Christmnai dise in this class ou 0argument, as you a *edly DOWN: * AN IMPORTA * $4.98. + One lot Boyden. bench mad * last, Harvard Toe Shoes, fc * $6.oo, to close out the lot * $4.78. * One lot Boyden's Button Pat * $6.oo values, reduced to * $3.98. * Good Stock of Walk Over Sh( * Blucher, former price $5, goit + $3.28 SA pretty Patent Colt Blucher * mat tap, been selling for $4, I $2.58. SLot of Men's Patent Leather S 0 and $3.50 values, to go for * $1.98. 46 Pairs Men's Kid and Pal * with new toes, $2.50 fori now + $1.28. SAll $1-50 Women's Dress She * this sale for $;i.38. All $1.75 WVomen's Dress Sh 0 and light soles, to be soid for $1 89. *Ladies' Dress Shoes, good a $2.25 and $2.50, they all go o1 $ $4.98. S A big line of Boyden's Tan 5 $mer price $6.oo quality, at 0 Satisfaction Guar4 member this Sale V SF EL L I felr 1Kinan. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purebaser to pay for papers. M. M. Buford, Sheriff N. C. Sheriff's Office, Dze. 12, 1908. 12-15-08-3t-ltaw. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY. In the Probate Court. M. A. Carlisle and John C. Goggans, Executors of the la.- "ill and testa ment of W. W. Sp1earman, deceased, Plaintiffs, v. Etta R. Spearman, et al., Defend ants. Complai'nt for Sale of Land. By order of the Court herein, I will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder at Newbesrry Court House, during the legal hours of sale, on Mon day, th.e fourth day of January, 1909, all that tract of land, lying and being situate in the County and State afore said, containing three hundred and thirty seven, (337) acres, more or less., and bounded by lands of D. A. Ward, Sam Nance, Walter S. Spear man, Mrs. Maggie Longshore and Mrs. E. L. Spearman. Terms of Sale: One-third of the purchase money to be paid in cash, the balance on a credit of one and two years, the credit portion to be secur ed by a mortgage of the premises sold, with interest thereon from the date of sale at the rate of eight per cent. per annum, the said mortgage to provide for attorneys fees in case of foreclos ure; with leave to purchaser to antici pate payments either in whole or in Ir st )T IHE -LERSi~ Tuesdau YOU to be making your p i Novelties of wearing a 'S in order that you mas c town affords. We are re aware that when we j NT M ESSAGE TC $2.1 , straight Take a look at this 1o rmer price and Patent Shoes, $; $4-98 for mt Shoes, A pretty line of Worn $4.78 former price $3-00, in es, Patent Ladies' Irving Drew S g for $3.98 and Vici, former pric -e Shoe with E. P. Reed's Ladies ow $3.28 Brown, cheap at $3.51 $2 9 aoes, $3.00 All E. P. Reed's Ladi $2.58 and Kids, been selling ---- to ent Shoes$3 er price, All E. P. Reed s Ladi S$1.98 Bals and Bluchers it ------ Extension Soles. $4.0< s togo in $1.28 Boys' $1-5o and $t ------to >es,.he Boys' $2.00, $2.25 an< ________ duces to alues, for Boys' $3.oo Patent an< t for $1.89 Bua ton and Bluchers, $1.2 hoes, for- Misses' Shoes $1.50 ai S$498 choice while they last inteed or Money Refunc /inds Up Thursday, Dec ERSd part, the purchaser it) pay for paper., and the recording of the said mort gage. F. M. Schumpert, Judge of Probate. Newberry. S. C., )ec. 14, 1908. Bids Invited. We will reedive bids for the build ing of a Lutheran church at Silver Street up to January 1st, 1909. We to furnish all material necessary for the construction of same. Will 2lso furnish, window frames, door frames, folding doors. already made. We would ask that each one making a bid specify how soon he could commence work provided he was awarded con tract. Plans and specifications will be found at 0. W. Long's shop. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Send bids to H. 0. Long. H. 0. Long, K. S. Stillwell, H. T. Fellers, Building Committee. NOTICE. All parties holding demands against t1ye estate of James F. Todd, deceas ed, will please present the same to the undersigned on or before th'e first day of Mareh, 1909. Minnie Todd, Executor of the Will of James F. Todd. deceased. Dec. 14, 1908. 2t NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the County Booard of Commissioners for Newberry County will hold its an nual meeting on Thursday, the 7th 0*+ 0 0*+0 PU BL k MORC oring Decer ar chascs for Christmas ppare!. We are going , provide yourself withi not going to take your )ut the prices DOWN th ) LADIES AND 4 8. of Women's Kid Big lot of .50 sellers,- going pleated, a S ~ $2.18 been sellir 8. en's Dress- Shoes. Sthis sale $1 98 One lot of 1.8. Shirts, pr< hoe in Tan, Patent S$3.00, now $2.48 One lot of )8. in this sali Shoes, Tan and - , to go quick $2.98 All Monax 8. $,.okine es' Shc.es, Patent - -at $3.50, reduced -A big assc 18- duced to es' Shoes, Button, Patent turn and. qualities for $3.48 One lot M~ 75 Shoes reduced S ~ $1-33 Children's ~5. ity, in this I $2.50 Shoes re Soft ands ~8. $2.50 and l Gun Metal Shoes, fo for $2-38 3. Another 1( d $1.75 kind, your $1.25, $x. $1.23 for ed. These Prices Meal ember 24th: SMO R day 1 a ua ry, 1909. A;, persons holding demands of any kind against the County, not p'eviously presented tothe Board, are required to file the same with the undersigned on or-be fore the first day of January neXt, o that they may be examined and ordered to be paid at the annual meet H. C. Holloway, Clerk. Dec. 7, 1908. 12-7-1taw-4t DELINQUENT TAXES. All delinquent taxes may be paid up to 21st December with the penalty of ten per cent. After that execu tions will be placed in the hands of the sheriff for collection. J. J. Langford, Attest: Mayor. Eug. S. Werts, Clerk and Treasurer. DELINQUENT TAXES. All delinquent taxes may be paid up to 21st December with the penalty of ten per cent. After that execu I tions will be placed in the hands of the slheriff for collection. J. J. Langford, Attest: Mayor. Eug. S. Werts, Clerk and Treasurer. SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES accurately fitted to your e'yes. Best quality lenses. Satisfaction guar anteed. Reasonable prices. Daniels & Williamson. if t AN lber 15th. in good Shoes, Fur to give you prices the best merchan-* time to read a longS ey are most assur 3ENTLEMEN.+ $1.19. Cluet Negligee Shirts, soft tached and detached cuffs, *. g for $1.50,sale price $1.19* 48c. $.oo and $1.25 short bosom tty patterns, to go for 48c. 98c. 9- 50 short bosom Cluet Shirts, S : they go at 98c. * :h Negligee colored Shirts, the to he closed out for 82c. : 38c. rtment of Negligee Shirts re 38c. 48c, fl~ :an Negligee Shirts, $1.50 * sold for 48c.. Wool Undershirts, Soc. qnal- . sale they go for 28C. * ;iff H ats, been selling for $2.00, 93.00, they will be closed out 92c. t of soft Hats, been selling o and $1-75, to be closed out S-92C. * i Cash to All. Re