Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Immediately Counsel for Prisoner i Piles 3otice of Appeal and Se- I cures Release of Client. The State. Chester, Nov. 12.-Five years in the penitentiary without labor was the, sentence pronounced this morning by I Judge Moore upon John Black who was convicted here last night of con- 4 spiracy to defraud the State. The judge had previously overruled a mo tion by M. P. Howell, defendant's counsel, for a new trial. Immediately on the announcement of the verdict counsel for Black gave notice of an appeal to the State supreme court and Vending this appeal Black was releas ad on $10,000 bond, which was fur ished by friends in Colleton county. The defendant, John Black, took the sentence without a tremor. He ap peared in court this morning with I his attorney, M. P. Howell, of Walter boro, and throughout the proceedings maIntained a calm exterior and so far as appearances went was calm tbroughout the whole time. Asks for Clemency. i Before sentence was pronounced Mr. Rowell made a statement to the court in behalf of his client. Mr. Howell said that Black was in a pecu liar and sad predicament. Black was born and reared in Colleton county . and had served with distinction as mayor of Walterboro, he said. Black now is broken in health and finances, and at present has no property, de elared Mr. Howell, as only a short lime ago necessity forced him to dis pose of his home in Columbia. He has not recovered from an operation performed some time ago and would possibly never fully recover, said Mr. Rowell, as he asked the court to be .lenient and to give the alternative of a reasonable fine. The attgrney general, Mr. Lyon, giated to the court that he did not tonsider it meet or proper as the rep Yesentative of the State to indicate to the court what seitence should be ] pronounced. He said that he did not desire a vindictive sentence and none was more willing to see leniency ex tended. He only desired that such punishment should be meted out so that it would serve as a warning to efhers and deter them from like ex- 3 ample. Th'e attorney general was do- t sirous only that such punishment be E inflicted as would sound a warning j( That law and order must be observed. Il Brought Shame on State. Judge Moore then told Black to i stand up and before pronouncing sen- C tence made some remarks anent the 'I ease. He told the defendant that he a Bad been convicted by the jury of 1 eonspiracy to defraud the State and a that the facts bore out the verdict be- t yond a reasonable doubt. The attor- ~ ney general had been fair and im partial, and that the presiding judge I kad been Impartial in all his rulings ~ and the jury had given the case care ful consideration and was honest in its conclusions beyond shadow of a doubt. Judge Moore said that Black was convicted of a crime which had I brought such same and disgrace upon I Bouth Carolina as had not been the a ease since 1876. The judge expressed a wnly the kindest of feelings toward f the defendant, but his duty, he said, required that he impose such sentence( - ?s would deter others from following 1 Black's evil example and as would be ] sufficient punishment for him. Per sonally he was inclined to be lenient, but duty required that sufficient pun- 1 1shment be meted out Fine !Kot Enough. Judge Moore stated to the defend ant that the fact, if it was a fact, that ethers were guilty of like examp'es and had not been brought to punish ment could not be considered in this ease. Counsel for Black had request ed the judge to impose an alternative fine, but Judge Moore said that he did not think he would be justified in giv ing the alternative of a fine in such 1 a case for allowing the fine would in effect be saying that one guilty of such crime could escape the effect by refunding part of the money gotten I fraudulently. The judge seemed to be of the opinion that allowing a fine would permit the prisoner to escape the fullest consequences of his act and that it was too serious an offense I to allow one to escape with a fine. The judge went on to point out that -* the object of sentencing to the peni tentiary would be an example to all evil doers that the day will come when they will be brought to the bar of ju.sthe and made to give an account1 of their crimes. Appeal to Supreme Court. Then followed the announcement 'of the sentence to the penitentiary for five years without labor. Black's at torney immediately gave notice of an appeal to the supreme court and Black was released on $10,000 bond. Mr. Lyon was the only State's at torney present in court this morning, while of Black's counsel only M. P. Howell and J. M. Wise were present. Jlodie M1. Rawlinson and H. Lee Solomons both departed for their re spective hcomes last night after the annoncement of their acquittal and Oie fact mentioned this morning of nterest was in the statement of 3lack's counsel that Black was far rom being a well man. Judge Mocre tated that this could not be taken nto consideration by him and he sug ,ested that the ones to consider this vere the pardoning board and the ,overnor. )FFICIAL COUNT GIVES ELECTION TO SLEMP lepublican Congressman Gets Major ity of 231 Over Stuart in Ninth Virginia District. Roanoke, Va., Nov. 12.-The official .ount of the vote in last Tuesday's ,ongressional election in the Ninth Tirginia district was completed today Lnd as announced tonight at Bristol ives Congressman C. B. Slemp (Re >ublican) a majority of 231 over lenry C. Stuart, Democrat. Slemp's najority two years ago was 4,100. NEGRO ATTEMPTS SUICIDE. ?reacher in Kershaw Jail Drinks Dis infecting Fluid. ['he State. Camden, Nov. 12. Henry Brown, a iegro preacher from the Blaney sec ;ion, on Thursday night drank a disin ectant mixture in an attempt to kill lims3lf in the Kershaw county Jail, here he had been placed on a charge )> fogery. He is in a critical condi ;ion. The negro before the attempt vrote a reproachful letter to his wife Lecusing her of mistreating him. TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBEERY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. ames C. Reeder, in his own right, and as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of E. Jane Reeder, deceased; R. Elliot Mc;Elveen, Wil liam Reeder McElveen, and John Clarence McElveen, Plaintiffs, vs. tobert Ernest McElveen and Frank M. Schumpert, as Probate Judge of Newberry County, S. C., and Public Guardian of the Estate of William D. Hatton, Annie E. Hatton and Michael Haigler, Defendants. By an order of the Court herein, I ill sell to the highest bidder, before be court house door, at Newberry, .C., on salesday in December, 1910, the same being the 5th day of the said ionth) within the legal hours of sale. All that piece or parcel of land ly ag and being situate in Newberry ~ounty, South Carolina, known as 'ract No. 1, containing seventy-two nd 19-100 (72 19-100) acres, more or ass, bounded by lands of G. C. Glas 'ow, Thompson Reeder, the lands ereinafter described as Tracts Nos. and 3, the same being a portion of be land formerly belonging to Win. ). Reeder, and more accurately de cribed by a plat thereof made by F. V. Higgins, surveyor, on November 4, 910, now on file in the office of the faster of Newberry county. Also all that piece or parcel of and, lying and being situate in New erry county, South Carolina, known .s Tract No. 2, containing eighty-four nd 16-100 acres, more or less, with ~fteen feet right of way to public oad, bounded by lands of Geo. C. ~lasgow, Tracts Nos. 1 and 3, the same eng the lands purchased by E. Jane ~eeder from Alfred Reeder, and more ~ccurately described by plat thereof nade by F. W. Higgins, surveyor, on ~ovember 4, 1910, now on file in the >ffice of the Master of Newberry ~ounty. Also all that piece or parcel of and, lying and being situate in New >erry County, South Carolina, con aining two hundred, sixty-nine and 10-100 (269 90-100) acres, more or ess, being known as T1ract No. 3, ounded by Tracts Nos. 1 and 2, de icribed above, and by lands of G. C. 1asgow, W. C. Sligh, E. P. Matthews, he same being a part of the land for nerly owned by Wmn. D?. Reeder, and nore accurately described by a plat hereof made by F. W. Higgins, sur -eyor, on November 4, 1910, now on ile in the Master's office. 'Perms of Sale: One-third of the urchase price to be paid in cash. the ~redit portion i$n enj'al annual in ~tallments of one and two years, cred t portion to bear interest from day of ale at the rate of eigit per cent. per num, payable annually, credit por ion to be secured by bond of pur ~haser and mortgage of premises sold, vith leave to purchaser to anticipate hie credit portion in whole or pa1rt. ['he bond to provide for the payment >f 10 per cent. attorney's fees in the vent of collection by suit or through tn attorney. Immediately upon pur ~hasing, the purchaser of each tract hall deposit one hundred dollars as i.n evidence of good faith. Purchasers o. pay for papers and rec'ording of ame. H. H. Rikard, Master. November 4, 1910. Subscribe for The Herald and get Ii f U.1fiR Hii DR. I. E. CRIMM Will Remain in Newberry Until Satur day evening, November 19 Dr. Crimm had so many people cal' ing on him to have their eyes examin ed and glasses fitted that he was un able to wait on all of them, and he therefore decided to remain in New berry until SATURDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 9 Those who need glasses should not miss the opportunity to call on Dr. Crimm. All glasses at the most rea sonable prices. EXAINATION FREE! Office over old Post Office. , 9 a delight to t S feast on Nunnally's candies because they are so good and pure and fresh. She knows-all womenknow-that Nunnally's are the highest grade can dies made in the South. are shipped us by fast express. They're the freshest, as well as the choicest money can buy. GILDER & WEEKS, Newberry, S. C. COLLECTION OF TOWN TAXES. Notice is hereby given that the tax books for the Town of Newberry, S. C., will be opened from the 15th day of October to the 30th day of Novem ber, 1910, both inclusive. A penalty of 10 per cent. will be added after No vember 30. J. R. Scurry, 10-14-tf. C. T. C.I NiOTICE TO OVERSEERS. All overseers of roads who have not already had their respective sections worked the full six days, as required by law, will have the same done before December 1, 1910, and make their re turns to this office. By order of the Board of County Commissioners. L. I. Feagle, 4 County Supervser. H. C. Holloway, Clerk. Columbia, Newberry & Laurens B. R.< Schedule in effect October 6, 1910.< Subject to change without notice. I schedules indicated are not guaran teed: A. C. L 52. 53. Lv. Charleston.. ... 6.10am 10.00pm< Lv. Sumter.. .. ....9.41am 6.20pm< C., N. &L. Lv. Columbia......11.15am 4.55pm Lv. Prosperity. .12.42pm 3.34pm 1 Lv. Newberry.. .. .12.56pm 3.20pm 1 Lv. Clinton.... .... 1.50pm 2.35pm Lv. Laurens.. ..... 2.35pm 2.12pm] C. &W. C.t Ar. Greenville. . .. 4.00pm 12.20pmi Ar. Spartanburg. .. 4.05pm 12.20pm S. A. L-. Ar. Abbeville .... 3.55pm 1.02pmt Ar. Greenwood .. 3.27pm 1.33pm t Ar. Athens.... .... 6.05pm 10.30am Ar. Atlanta...... .. 8.45pm 8.00amt A. C. L. 54. 55. Lv. Columbia.... .. 5.00pm 11.15am i ILv. Prosperity... .. 6.26pm 9.50am i Lv. Newberry.. .... 6.44pm 9.32am Lv. Clinton.... .... 7.35pm 8.44am Lv. Laurens.. .. ...7.55pm 8.20anm C. &W. C. 'Ar. Greenville.. ... 9.20pm 7.00am S. A. L. Ar. Greenwood.. .. 2.28am 2.38am Ar. Abbeville.... .. 2.56am 2.08am Ar. Athens.. .... ...5.04am 11.59pm Ar. Atlanta.. ......7.15am 9.55pm Nos. 52 and 53 arrive and depart 1from Union Station, Columbia, daily, and run through between Charleston and Greenville. Nos. 54 and 55 arrive and depart Gervais street, Columbia, daily, ex cept Sunday, and run through be tween Columbia and Greenville. IFor information ask agents or write, W. J. Craig, P. T. M., Wilmington, N. C. KJ. F. Livingston, S. A., Columbia, S. C. TERRIBLE C We are going out of the Fancy sacrifice to do so. We offer our ported China at a great reduction. and Christmas presents cheap. N The person purchasing China or titled to a chance on an $8.00 Cho The person purchasing China or titled to a chance on a Salad set va The person purchasing China or titled to a chance on a set of cups With every purchase of China aj give a souvenir plate. With every purchase of China ai give a jardinier valued at 75c. With every purchase of China a we will give a jardinier valued at $ With every purchase of China ai give a jardinier valued at $2.50 to These offers hold good from tod; o'clock With every purchase of C et with the amount of purchase th4 our office not later than 3:30 o'cle place as soon thereafter as possible . Come in and see our prizes. As stand about the offer. Come in n NOTICE H. L PARR, Bf egistration For Irunicipal Elec tion For the Town of Newberry. otice is hereby given that the books fNewberry, South Carolina, will be ~ned at the office of the Chief of Po i, in the opera house, from the first1 aof October until the 30th day of ~ember, 1910, both days inclusive, days excepted, between the hours f9 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 jaemn 'ock in the afternoon. F. M. Lind-Stem n ahas been appointed supervisor of istraton. Only such persons as Loans and di 'ister as herein provided for shall Overdrafts eallowed to vote at the regular town Furniture at ction to be held on the 13th day of Cash on han )ember, 1910, and at special elee is held in the Town of Newbery uing the next 12 months. he production of a certificate of 'istration from the Board of Regis rion of Newberry county entitling eapplicant to vote in a polling pre- We invi it within the incorporated limits of wl pr eTown of Newberry, proof of his edence within the limits of the 2icipality ior four months preced- . ...mn gthe annual election for the year 91, and the payment of all taxes asssed against him due and collecti efor the previous fiscal year, are jessary to entitle the applicant to ister. y order of the Town Council of the ron of Newberry, S. C., on the 22nd yof September, 1910. COLE. L. BLEASE, Mayor. ythe Mayor: , R. Scurry, C. & T. T. C. N., S, C. Worse Than Bullets.______ ullets have often caused less suf rng to soldiers than the eczema L. .Harriman, Burlington, Me., got -in earmy, and suffered with, fortyF ers. "But Bucklen's Arnica Salve ued me when all else failed," he ites. Greatest healer for Sores, lers, Boils, Burns, Cuts, Wounds, SLAUGIT =IN China business and are making a big tremendous line of strictly high grade im Now is the time to get your wedding Ve make the following inducements: Glassware to the amount of $30.00 is en' colate set. Glassware to the amount of $25.00 is en lued at $5.00. Glassware to- the amount of $20.00 is en md saucers valued'at $3.00. id Glassware amounting to $1.00 we will id Glassware amounting to $3.50 we will ,nd Glassware amounting to $5.00 to $8.00 1.25. id Glassware amounting to $10.00 we will $4.00. xy until Christmas eve afternoon at three hina and Glassware you will receive a tick reon. These tickets must be presented at e.k. The drawing and awards will' take kus to explain anything you don't under >w and get your Christmas present. ic Line of Cut Glass. hridware Co.* res. W. G. Houseal, Yice-Pres. M. L. SPFARMAN, Cashier EXCHANGE BAK NEWBERRY, S. C. CAPITAL $50,000.00 of Condition Condensed September 22nd, 1910. ~scouts $241,874.53 Capital Stock $50.000.00 944.08 Surplus (Earned) 12,599.6$ d Fixtures 3,8oo.o0 Dividends unpaid 40.00 d in Banks 14,669.82 Bills Payable ' 55,ooo-oo Cashier's Checks 527.15 Individual deposits 143,121.62 $261,288.43 $261,288.43. te you to make this Bank your depository; we iate your business. - .WE EXAMINE EVEEY' BIT OF LUMBER before allowing,. it to leave our-. - yards. For when we sell you first class lumber we mean that every piece must be of that character. We don't mix grades here. What . you buy you get with no baits to make calls look first class and no culls to help out the profit on the, Ibetter grades. NEWOERRY LUMBER CO, AND HIDES ' HIGHEST MARKE PRICE DPAID Established 1887 HITE & Co. LOUISVILLE,KY.