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JPUELY PERSONAL. The Movements of Many People Newberrians and Those Who Visit Newberry. Mr. C. T. Boyd speti a few days in Union lat week. Mr. T. E. Deanl. of Columlbia, spent Sunday in tie city. Mr. J. H. Watson, of Greenville, spent Sunday in Newberry. Mrs. R. F. Jones is spending the week with Mrs. 0. B. Mayer. Mrs. L. B. Aull, of Dyson, is visit ing her mother. Mrs. L. A. Riser. Mrs. Will Rainey, of Spartanburg, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bowles. Miss Ma-rgaret Matthews, who was been teaching at Blackville, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Miss Vera Houseal, of Columbia, visited relatives in Newberry last week. Mr. Yates Smith, of Spartanburg, court stenographer of the 7th judicial circuit, was in Newberry yesterday. Prof. J. L. Long, of Dallas, Tex., stopped in Newberry yesterday on 'his way from New York to visit .his fath er, Mr. G. Fred. Long. Mr. J. E. Mettze, of Irmo, spent Friday to ?Sunday with 1his brother, Mr. J. M. Mettzs, at Newberry col lege. Mr. and Mrs. Will Reid and daugh ter, Miss Margaret. of Chappells, spent TRhusday night and Friday with Mrs. W. A. MeSwain. Friday night and Saturday Mrs. W. R. Keit!h and little girls were visitors at the home of Mr.' and Mrs. W. A. MeSwain. Saturday and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Me:Swain had as guests Mr. and Mrs. L. F. MeSwain and daugh ter, Miss Dorothy McSwain, of Cross Hill. Mesdames T. D. Darlington, W. D. Ferguson. W. D: Copeland, and Miss Lizzie Glenn. who have been the guests of Mrs. P. G. Ellesor, for the past few days, have returned to their respective homes. VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT. The postoffice will observe Sunday hours today. The banks will all close today and observe Memorial. The Veterans dinner will be serv ed in the old-'court house today at 12 o 'clock. The stores will close this afternoon as has been the custom for several years on Memorial day. The Amus-UT theatre contiunes to have crowds and the attrac.ions this week are especially g,.od. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Mary Wright on Thursday af ternoon at 5 o'clock. Miss Kate Lou Neel resigned on Friday as one of the teachers in the Newberry graded school. The game between Newh..rry and Fu.rman on Saturday at Nswberry was a very : terestmig one and result ed in a score of 5 to 4 in favor of Newberry. There will be a meeting of the Orpheus club Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. S. B. Jones at eight o 'clock. Members earnestly request ed to be present. The regular business meeting of the Bachelor Maids will be held in the rooms of the chamber of com merce on Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock. All the members are expected to be prompt in coming to the meeting. There will be the regular midweek services at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Wednesday night at 8 o 'clock The address will be made 'by Prof. G. P. Voigt. The men 's meeting annou;nced for Wednesday night has been postponed. Those who 'have promised contri butions for the veterans' dinner will greatly oblige the soliciting commit tee if they will send in these contri butions promptly. Send to the oldi court house, and if possible send by Zen o'clock. At the baby show Friday afternoon the first prize was awarded to the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Sum mer. and the second prize to the lit tie boy of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, and the third prize to the~ little boy of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Summer. The ladies of the A. R. P. chureh will sell strawberries and ice cream on 'the vacant lot on Main street op posite the bakery on the old JTohn stone lot on Thursday afternormn be ginning at 5 o'clock. This will be a very pretty strawberry and ice cream festival and everybody is invited t:> mea nd help the ladies out. TEACHERS ELECTED. Superintendent and Teachers Elect ed for Graded School -Salaries Increased. The trnutees .f the NewberrV raded schiool met A, !* Thursa y afternoon for t he parpose of eleet ing teachers for the next term and considering oth1er matters pertaining to the school. It was decided to increase the sal aries of all the teachers and the su perintendent. The salary of the superintendent was fixed at $15,00 per year, the principal of the high school at $90.00 per month. the two teachers in the high school at $60.00 per month each, and the teachers in the oth-er depart ments at $50 per month. Prof. W. A. Stuckey. who has been superintendent for several years, was reelected for the next term. Mr. Henry Lee Dean, of Spartan burg. was elected principal of the high school, and Miss Lucile Wilson, of Newberry, and Miss Marion Wil liamson. who is now teaching at Chappells, were elected teachers in the high school. Several of the present teachers did not apply for reelection. The following were elected for the graded school department: Mrs. W. Y. Fair. Misses Gertrude Reeder, Mary L. Burton. Lillian Hill. Helen Smith. Mary C. Burton. Helen' Gog gans, Elizabeth Dominick, and Carrie Lou Connor. of Greenwood. All of these are at present teach er. in the school except Miss Connor and Miss Goggans. The board also elected five other teachers who are to begin work as soon as the new buildings are erect ed. These are: Miss Emmie Meng, of Laurens; Miss Irene Friday, of Newberry; And Miss Mamie Switten berg. of Newberry; and Misses Linda Welch and Lucy Riser, both Newber ry girls, but who have been teaching for the past few years in Spartan burg. The board has not yet decided up on the selection of the site for the new school building, and while it is hoped to have the buildings ready for the opening of the school in the fall, the additional teachers were elected conditionally as stated to begin work when the buildings are ready. THE WEW PRINCIPAL. What is Said of Mr. Henry Lee Dean the New Principal of the High School. The following from a recent issue of the Spartanburg Journal will be read with interest in Newberry. Mr. Dean is the young man elected prin ipal of the high school: ''H. L. Dean. who will retire as principal of the Spartan High se'hool at the close of the term, has been elected principal of the graded schools at Newberry at a salary of $90 per month. Mr. Dean has been principal of the Spartan High school since its organiza.tion and has done effeient work. He is a well known and progressive young educator and in electing him principal of the New berry schools the trustees have made a wise choice. ''Mr. Dean was recently elected principal of the graded school at Landrum but it is likely that he will accept the position in Newberry as his election there is regarded as a de ided promotion." THE AMUS-U THEATRE. ontinue to Hold Crowds-Special Atitractions For This Week. Prices Same. The management of this little play ouse has some very attractive at trctions for this week. Misses Millie Sloan and Norma Drew will try hard' to please the many patrons who at end this theatre, for the first three :ays. These dainty little people come to us highly recommended. playing nly the lIgrger cities. Another great fe:ture worth mentioning is Miss Edna Erskine, a high suprano soloist, wh~io will prov~e a very attractive fea ture in solos and 'illustrated songs. Everybody should attend this little audeville house and enjoy the fun and laughter t:hat will be presented there. A place for much enjoyment you should go out and be with your many friends. County Auditor Werts h4s receiv ed a letter from Comptre!!er~ 'General A. W. Jones in whieh the latter~ speaks in very complimentary terms of the returns of income tax so far made by County Auditor Werts. (nmtroller Genieral .Jo:nes has been lrinao the auditors throug2hout the State to give more attention to this matter. saying that in most of the ounties the returns are very unsat TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. President Harms Has Received Check From Dr. D. K. Pearson for $10,000 For The College. President J. 11. Iarns received on Saturday a check from Dr. D. K. Pearsns.'111hia!-o. fIrN10.000oo. This is not t0c tirst gift from Dr. Pearsons. Some years ago through the effort of President Scherer, Dr. Pearsons, became interested in New berry college and made a large do nation to the endowment fund on the condition that the friends of the col lege raise a specified amount. This check for $10,000 comes un conditionally and may be used by the board of trustees in any way they may deem for the best interest of the institution, whether it be in put ting up new buildings, repairing old ones, or adding to the endowment fund. The disposition of the fund will be determined upon at the meet ing of the board during the com mencement in June. In a letter to President Harms, Dr. Pearsons says: "I have given my money nearly all away and I am !happy in doing it." He has given Newberry college $35,000. THE CIVIC ASSOCIATION. Meeting on Wednesday Afternoon Outing Being Arranged-Some Things The Association has Done. The Civic association will hold a regular meeting in the rooms of the chamber of commerec on Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock. The pres ident urges that every member of the association who can possibly do so attend this meeting, as there are matters of importance to be consid ered. If every member could also bring in a new member at this meet ing it would show the interest that the members are taking. The association has accomplished a good deal since its organization and the wok which has already 'been done will bear fruit in the future. Through the efforts of the associa tion and with the permission of the trustees the city council permitted the association to 'have the use of the street force and Rosemont cemetery has been cleaned up and put in excel lent condition. Tihe trash ordinance suggested by the Civic association and endorsed by the -board of health 'has been passed by the city council. The association is planning a lit tie outing to a near-by city in order that the members may see what has been done at otL.er places, and through the courtesy of President Childs, of the C., N. & L. railroad, the members will be taken on tihis trip complimentary. At the meeting on Wednesday afternoon this mat ter will also be considered and the date of the outing agreed upon. Speaking of the work done in Rosemont, if the owners of lots would now spend a little more time in having their lots put in good con dition, it would add very much to the appearance of the cemetery. While the work of the association has been slow of necessity, yet a great deal has been accomplished, and tihe members and ~officers should be encouraged to go forward. It is1 only a question of time, if the mem bers hold out, before the citizens of the com.'munity generally will give their hearty cooperation and wonder why they had not done so all the time. Death of Mr. L. K. Davis. L. K. Davis of West End died Sun-; daynightftera-long illness of a eom plication of diseases aged about 42 years. He came to Newbery about a year ago from Batesburg. He leaves a wife and a large family of small children. He was buried yesterday at West End cemetery, Rev. J. F. McGill, performing the 'burial ser vice. Mr. Davis was a member of the Baptist church and a good pleasant hard working man. His family has the sympathy of many friends. To Speak in Charleston. News and Courier, 8th. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew 's Lutheran church received last night a letter from Dr. George B. Cromer, of Newberry, accepting an invitation to visit this city and speak to the Brotherhood. Dr. Cromer will reach Oharleston next Monday night and will make an address at half past 6 o'clock Tuesday night at St. An drew's ehurch. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew 's rhas cordially invited all the men of the other Lutheran churches to be present, and a similar invitation is extended also to the men of the eit: g enerally. Dr. Cromecr, formerly president of Newberrv col :ege. is a lawyer of distinction and one of t:he ablest speakers in the COMMON PLEAS COURT. Judge J. W. DeVore Presiding Court Will Suspend Today For Memorial Exercises. The summer term of the court of common pleas for Newberry county convende vesterday morning, Judge J. W. DeVore. of Edgefield. presid ing. This is Judge DeVore's first appearance as presiding judge in Newberry. He was elected judge of the 11th judicial circuit at the ses sion of the general assembly in 1908, and he very soon thereafter entered upon the discharge of his duties, the first court which he held being th-e special term called at Lexington for the trial of the Toland negroes for the murder of the aged white woman at Cavce. across the river from Co lumbia in Lexington county. Judge DeVore has made a fine reputation as a circuit judge, and has given gen. eral satisfaction wherever he has held court. Yesterday being a legal holiday, cases could only be tried by consent of counsel on both sides. There were no cases ready for trial yesterday morning, and it was decided to ad journ until yesterday afternoon, when the cases of Darby v. the C., N. & L., Darby v. the C., N. & L., and Caughman v. the C., N. & L. would be taken up. Inasmuch as .today will be observ ed as Memorial day in Newberry, the court will not ibe in session today ex cept, possibly, for a little while this morning if any business should be brought over from yesterday after noon. Court will reconvene again to morrow at 9:30 o'clock. Tihe term will continue for only this week, only one week's jury hav ing been drawn. A roster of cases for trial has been arranged by the bar. SEMI-CENTENNIAL. Literary Societies of Newberry Col lege Celebrate Fiftieth Anni versary. On Friday morning at 10:30 o 'clock the Excelsior and Phrenakos mian literary societies of Newberry ollege, celebrated their fiftieth an niversary in Holland ball. An appreciative audience gathered to participate in this fiftieth birth day evercise, to which the members of the two literary societies 'had in vited Gov. M. F. Ansel, on the part of the Excelsior society, and Dr. J. H. Wilson, of Savannah, on the part of tihe Phrenakosmian society, and representatives from all the leading colleges in the State. Mr. H. B. Hare gracefully presided over the ceremonies, and Mr. W. L. Kibler in a gracious, cordial manner extended a welcome to the visiting speakers as well as to those who had come to lend their presence and en joy with the college students this happy occasion. T.hree of the colleges failed to have their representatives present, it seems through some mistake in the hour of the meeting, as some constru ed the invitation to be for Friday. These were Wofford, Clemson, and the Presbyterian college at Clinton. Those who were present reflected much credit on the institutions which they represented. These were J. H. Sullivan, of the South Carolina uni vesity; C. B. Elliott, of Erskine; B. F. Ezell, of Furman; and E. H. Ar rington. of the Co-educational Insti tute, of Edgefield. Dr. Wilson, of Savannah, in his add.ress rehearsed the early history of the college from its beginning, and paid a glowing and .beautiful tribute to Dr. Smeltzer, who was president of. the institution in the hard years following the .war. Governor Ansel, who is an honor arv member of the Excelsior society, in the beginning of his short talk stated that he had not come to make an address, 'but to enjoy tihe birth day occasion, and lend his moral sup port in celebrating the fiftieth anni v~ersary of these societies. He tried to impress upon the young men be fore him most forcibly the impor tance of learnin~g to speak. in public, and told them that there was no .pro fession in life in~ which they would not at some tirae or other be glad of their ability to speak before an audience, and that now was the time for such ability to be acquired. In conclusion the governor express ed himself as being particularly glad to be with the members of the socie ties and to be in Newberry, and he bade t'he boys godspeed and left with them the wish that they may always he found in the front rank of those things which make for the up lift of t:he college. The music furnished by the college orchestra was very good. indeed. and was so much enjoyed. They p)layed several selections and added much to the ~ ~ ;f;A plaueqfteocain CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Committees Appointed-New Mem bers Being Received-Every One Should Join. President 0. B. 3Layer. of ch:11 b1111er i Com ieIree. .h as been in no liirry in nakilng a1nounceetnents of thle staning-omittes It was the purpose of President Mayer and the new board of gover nors to get the membership on a business basis, and to secure as many new members as possible before mak ing the appointment of the standing committees. Every business man in the city of Newberrv should identify himself with this organization. but. of coure. there are always some who will not do so. A live chamber of commerce can do a great deal for the commercial progress and development of the community, and by united effort only can very much be done. It was decided at the beginning of the present administration to have in the organization only those who would be willing to cooperate and pull together, and take an active part in the vork of the organization. Unfortunately some of the mem bers did not continue their member ship, but a good many new members have been added and it is hoped in the very near future to have the membership considerably over one hundred. President Mayer, however, has al ready appointed his committees and they are given in this connection. Officers Chamber of Commerce. 0. B. Mayer, president. Z. F. Wright, 1st vice president. M. L. Spearman, 2nd vice president W. G. Mayes. treasurer. S. S. Cunninham, secretary. Board of Governors. 0. B. Mayer, Z. F. Wright, M. L. Spear.n). E. H. Aull, J. M. Kibler. J. B. .12 C. T. Summer, W. H. Wallace, V. (. Maves. Standing and Special Committees. Manufactures-Z. F. Wright, G. W. Summer, W. H. Hunts, J. M. Kin ard, Geo. S. Mower. C., C. & 0. R. R.-Z. F. Wright, E. H. Aull, W. K. Sligh. Transportation-E. M. Evans, E. R. Hipp, 0. McR. Holmes, J. A. Bur ton, T. Q. Boozer, J. H. Summer. Public Improvement-E. H. .Aull, W. G. Houseal, I. H. Hunt, J. M. Kinard, Nat Gist, B. H. Kibler, E. C. Sonnenberg. Conventions-E. R. Hipp, J. J. Langford, A. T. Brown, G. L. Epps, A. J. Gibson, G. F. Wearn. Membersip-J. H. West, F. R. Hunter, Robt Mayes. Auditing Committee-M. M. Bu ford. W z.. Wallace. Public EntertUainment-J. M. K,ib ler, R. H. Wright, F. D. Mower, C. J. Prcell, J. N. McCaughrin, J. R. Fair, H. H. Rikard. Commerce-W. H. Shelley, P. E. Scott, C. E. Summer, E. M. Evans, Arthur Kibler. Lexington County-G. W. Summer, H. L. Parr, W. H. Hunt. Education-J. H. Harms, G. B. Cromer, W. A. Stuckey, W. H. Wal lae. Kempson Ferry Road-C. T. Sum mer. G. B. Summer, J. C. Goggans, Jr.. J. A. Peterson. Steel Bridge Road-Van Smith, P. E. Scott. E. S. Werts. .J. D. Daven port. Robt. Parks, J. B. Mayes. F'inance-M. L. Spearman. J. M. Kinard, B. C. Matthews, W. G. Mayes. Advertising-J. B. Mayes, J. B. Hunter, L. G. Eskridge, C. D. Weeks, J. H. Baxter, J. C. Goggans, Jr., J. P. Sheely. Statistics-W. H. Wallace, W. A. MeSwain, G. B. Cromer, G. S. Mower. Legislation-Alan Johnstone, G. S. Mower, E. R. Hipp, Arthur Kibler. Rules-Z. F. Wilson, J. L. Bowles, [. H. Hunt, L. W. Jones, J. L. Keitt. Death of Mrs. Nancy Swittenberg. Mrs. Nancy Swittenberg, widow of Mr. John Swittenberg, died on Tues day evening at 8:30 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Van Smith, in Neberry, in the 83rd year of her ge. having .been sick only a few ~aas. She was buried on Wednes nay afternoon at Beth Eden, t,he f: :cra! service being conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. D. Shealy. The pall bearers were six of her grand-. os Richard, Jo'hn, George and William .Swittenberg, Will Waters and Claude Smith. Mrs. Swittenberg leaves three daughters living-Mrs. Mollie Boozer, Mrs. W. L. Waters and Mrs. Van Smith-and twelve gr.andchidren.-Observer, 7th. The grand lodge of Odd Fellows neets this week -in Aiken. T'he dele ates from Pulaski lodge are Messrs. ''. L. Blease. J. Marion Davis. Van mith. T. Danielson. W. H. Harde an. Otto Klettner. and M1. M. Sat terwhite. From Mollohon lodge the delegates are Messrs. E. T. Rivers. C. A. Sims, a J F. McConnell. ROSEMONT CEMETERY. Four Ladies Elected on Board of Trustees-Cemetery Has Been Cleaned. At meetig )f' the trustees of Uo.vemt eterV a few days ago 11u 1 llies we.re eleetedi as advisory memrbers to the trustees. Tliese la dies are Mrs. James Mcintosh, Mrs. L. W. Floyd, Mrs. Bernice Martin, and Miss Fannie McCaughrin. This is a step in the right diree tion by the trustees, and these ladies being active members of the Civic association, will cooperate with the trustees in looking after the keep of the cemetery. Already the city council, through the efforts of these ladies and the Civic association has had the cemetery streets and grounds cleaned up and put in excellent con dition. It is to 'be ihoped now that the own ers of lots who have not already done so will have their lots cleaned and kept in good condition. This should be made a very beau tiful place and if the owners of lots will cooperate with the ladies, who are now members of the board of trustees, and with. the members of the Civic association, we are satisfied that it will always be kept in most excellent condition. Mr. W. T. Tarrant Dead. Batesburg, May 7.-Mr. W. T. Tarrant died at his home in Bates burg this afternoon at 4 o'clock after a lingering illness. His remains will be carried to Newbenry where they will be interred tomorrow afternoo at four o'clock. At the time of his death Mr. Tari rant was in his 80th year. He w born in Laurens county, but for many years before coming to Bate:burg three years ago he lived in Newberry. He was twice married and lvlaves a widow and seven children surviving him. His last marriage was to Miss Annie Bates of this city.-T':e State. Mr. Tarrant was for many years a citizen of Newberry and a suess ful merehant and business man. He was a Confederate. soldier. He has one son who is a citizen of Newberry, Mr. Robt. L. Tarrant, assistant cashier of the Commercial bank. The funeral was held in Newberry Saturday and interment at Rose mont. Medal Contest at Prosperity. At Prosperity on Friday mght, May 14, will be held a W. C. T. U. medal contest, in the city hall, at 8:30 o'clock. Mrs. J. F. Browne will have .eharge of the musical part of the program at this meeting. SPECIAL NOTICES. 1 CENT A WORID.I No advertisement, taken for less than 25 cents. LOST-In Drayton street on Sat day open face gold watch wi black ribbon fob. Initials A. H. on gold locket. Reward if .re turned to Herald and News office. LOST-Ladies' Gold Bead Necklace. Reward if returned to residence of Mrs. J. W. M. Simmons. WATED-You to look at our line of Electric Sod Irons, Electric Fans, Sewing Machine Motors, two b(all adjusters, Tungstten lamps, etc. Summer Bros. Co. LOST-Elks stick pin, diamond setA ting. Liberal reward is left at The Herald and News office. 5-A-09-2t. YES! we have sold a lot of garden and lawn :rubber 4iose, wire screens and -doors, fly traps, fly paper, etc., but we have more left and want your orders. Summer Bros. Co. NOTICE-Cotton Seed. W~e want your .remnuants of seed, and will pay you highest market price for same, or will exchange you Meal and Hulls for same until the 20 day of May, 1909. Respectfully, Little Mountain Oil Mill & Ferti lizer Co. 5-4-3t. SEE US for your needs in Bundi Twine. . 'Summer Bros. Co. GET YOUR GLASSES from Dr. W. Connor, a gradluate of the lar; est optical college in the word-t Northern Illinois Coillege of' Chica go Dr. C'imo;rr i.s located ::er-:a: ently in Newberry, gives boith : 'A:Q-~ties and subjective te.ss electr:elty z'nd guarantees his wor ,OmIe Gb-e- Copeland Brothers.