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VOLUME XLIX NUMER 1. NEWBERY, SOUTH CAEOLIBA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3,1911.A THE POSTAL SAYINGS BANK. i Only One in South Carolina Opens I Here Today-Changes in Office Fore. Chosen as the most representative I office in the State for the test of the postal savings bank system, the only postal savings bank allotted to South ,Carolina will open in 'Newberry this morning. In each of the forty-eight States of the United States onle bank wl be established at an office of the second class. ' If the system adopted should prove successful it is planned to extend thie service as rapidly as practicable. In time, probaly every money order postoffice in the country will be\a postal depository. . The Bank Clerk. Mr. Robert G. Parks, who holds a position in the postoffice here, has l been transferred to the banking de partment, effective with the begin -ning of the year. The middle window on tbd right as one enters the post orce has been set apart for the bank ing department Mr. J. T. Cromer, -who has held a position as substitute clerk in the postoffice, will be appoint ed to the position in the postoffice "eretoore held by Mr. Parks. Far-Reaching Step. The establishment of postal savings banks is regarded as the most im portant and' far-reaching financial step -taken by the governmenit since the authorization of national banks and their operation will be watched with keen interest by - financiers throughout the world. The new- -system is to be inaugu Tated on a coimparatively small scale. One postofflice in each State and ter ritory has been selected as a deposi tory. In flose 48 offices a thorough ,test of the new system will be made. It was decided to make the beginning thus small, not ontly because no ade quate aipropriation was available to put it into general operation, but also because the plan of operation adopted differs entirely from txat of any pos tal savings system in the world. No pass book will be furnished the iepositor, bUt all deposits will be evi -denced by postal savings cert;icfiates issuied in denoiAnations of $1, $2, $5, .$10, $20 and $50, each bearing the. :name of the depositor and the date con which interest begins to acorue. The ,ie4ificates are non-tranlsferable and non-negotiabie, Interest will be pSyrable annually at the ratte of 2 perI cent per annum. -I IReposits. *By the terms of the law, no deposit for legg than $1 will be accepted, and1 no person may deposit \jnere than1 $100 in any callendar iubit!h or have to11e~ credit at any one time more than '$500. exclusive of accudmrlated inter ests. Account may be opened by aniy person over 10 in his or her naine, and by married women in their owi1 names., T-~he accounts of wives can not be hi-. terfered or controlled by the hus bands -nor can the accounts of child - -en interfered with by their'preits. For the present deposito?s will be .ismited to patronts of. .the postoffices at which the system is esta'blished. ~The service is enti .y free, no fee ~being 1eqlred. No -persons connect - ed "vith the pot~department willI e - cose : %.,.te j sitor or the a iaunt of ., 1unless directed to do so l ostmaster general. Deposits withdrawn at any time, with initerest, or the interest alone SwitidraWn. Savings Stamps. le deposits of less than $1 will received small amounts may d for deposi'. by the prhae os1a savings cards at 10 cents' and of 10-cent postal savings ns, which ha.ve been specially epar'ed for the purpose and will be n sale at al-l depository offices. Each postal savings card contains blank spaces to which 10-cent savings stamps may be affixed as purchased. The postmast,er will accept a postal savings card with nine 10-cent sav ings stamps affixed as a deposit of $1 -either in oplening an account or in adding to account. May Exchange for Bonds. An interesting and valuable feature of the system is the privilege ac corded to a depositor of converting his savings into- United States bonds to b.e issued in denominations of $20, un.6, 8 ndr $100 and multiples, stered and coupon form and will bea nterest at the rate of 2 1-2 per cent .ayable semi-annually. The bond tre redeemable at the pleasure of th Jnited States one year from the dat )f issue, both principal and intereE >eing payable 20 years from. date c ssue in gold coin. .THE GOVERNMENT ROAD. Report of Director of Good Roads a Newberry's M4ile of Government Road. The annual report of Logan Walle Page, director of good roads in tb lepartment of agrictrIture, Washing :on, has been made public. Mr. Pag hows what has been done in the pas Pvhat he is now doing- and what b iopes to do in the future. With sud Federal aid as he shows, has been rem lered, :+ !s tin for the States an younties to fall in line. Speaking of Newberry's mile of gos nment .road, between New6erry an ?rosperity, -he says: "Worik .was begun at Newberry o :he construction of 5,360 feet of san .lay road, on May 26, 1909, and th road was conipleted on July 15, 1901 ince the natural 'rades were Oati !otory, no grading was required. Tb :lay secured from the bottom of th Utches loosened with picks, an rown on the road with shov Is. Th .oadway was 20 feet wide -6t een tb 1tches and was covered with "lay t L depth -of 8- inches at the centr4 graali-y. diminishing in thdckness-t iothing at the edges. Sand was haul 'd an average distance of. 2,000 fef Lnd spread 6 inches deep at the cen ;radually dbminishing to nothing e :he. edges. . The sand and clay w.r nixed with ploughs, harrows and road grader. Three cross drains c ritrified clay ti'le were constracted, tC ether with one of corrugated iron 1 nches in diameter and 20 feet lon with dubble masonry head -walls. Th ;ork was done with the county com rits and teams. Labor was estimal d at 30 cents per day and teams S 1.30 per day, wich is the cost ( eeding. The cost of guarding the cor 6iots with guards at $1 per day wa 948. The total cost of the road to th :ommuniity was $5WA.9, which is the rate or $4.33 cents per squai yard, or $508.04 per mile." NorrisMcLane. Longrun, Jan. 2.-A very - preti Wddng of the season wias that Miss Leylerne Norris and Willie i McLane, which took place on ThvW day mor*ning, December 29, 1910, the home of the bride's parrenits, M aind Mrs. J. G. N rris, Longrun, S. C the ceremony being performed by Re E. S. Lupo. The parlor and i'eption hall wel artistially decorated with Ivy, ga' lands, and ferns. The bridal pari1 stood, during the ceremoeny, l?eneath lovely net work of garlands and bell The bride was <handsometly dresse in a beantilful gra.y costumie, and Mit Lu Yongue, her maid of honor, a sit ~er of the groom, . was charming] gowned in white cashmere. Tl groom was a'ttended by Mr. C. W. Mi ler of Augusta, Ga., as best man. Mfter the ceremony, the guests arn bridal party were invited into the dii l'ng- room, where a del-ightful old-fa:! ioned dinner was served. Only a few relatives and very net riends were present. The young couple were the rec ients of many nice and useful prei At 3 o'clock thie bridal panty le amid a shower of rice, for thei1 futu) home at Hope, S. C. N. E. A. The Hospital. We are glad to be able to chronic the faot that the movement to bui an adequate hospital for Union ha assumed definite shape and the dete mination wi.th which the movement being pushed warrants the assertir that it will be a success. Everybot sihould feel an interet in this chari for it is somnethin'g which is great needed. It is encouraging to kno that 'the handsome lot is already pa for and a sum of several hundred dc lars ready to be paid into the treasu: to begi.-Unlionl Times, 30th. Soun' good for Union. Would sound bett for Newberry. Would-be subscribers take note, rMEL WICKER CAPTURED. s Charged With Murder in the Killing e of Enoch Brdiges in May This e Year. t C. Sheriff Buford yesterday morning bad six prisoners in jail, five of them ,charged with murder, and the coroner was.-out with -the deputy sheriff in vestgatng another kil:ling: which re -parts stated was accidental. Sheriff Buford has Mel Wigker, col ored, in jail, having located him in Ciarlotte. Mel is charged with mur r der in the killing of another negro, e Enoch Bridges, in the St. Phillips section, on Sunday, May 8, last year. e Wicker left after the shooting. Sheriff L Buford got on his trail.. The negro e some time ago came back to the sec *tion where he had lived and dodged - around for a short while. Then he d got on the gang. in Charlotte and a woman came to the county to get funds to get him off the gang giving d his name as George Smith. Sheriff Buford -had kept on'his trail and got a in communication with the, chief Of police of Oharlotte, and had the chief e to have the negro's photogragh taken. - As soon as the photogrph was receiv ed,- Wicker was recognized, and the e sheriff had im arrested. The photo e graph was received at about 2 o'clock d on Frid6y, and the sheTiff sent off the e necessary paperf to secure the re e qwisition on the 3.20 train Friday af D ternoon, secured the pap'ers when he I 'arrived in' ColuimVia late Friday night, -and went on to' Carlotte, *here he got his man Saurday and returned t with. him Sunday. It is alid that Wicker and Bridges . were gnbing- on the Sunday of the e kUfllng, ad -fell out over ten cents. a Wicker says he has been in many I parts of the coitry since he -16ft here., - - - - -____ ___- - - -_ 8 Mary had a little friend, 9 Of a very neat description, e Who follows her where e"r' she'd wend, Her way to get a subscription. )t Death of Mr. John F. McCarley. Mr. John F. McCarley, of Whitmire, s died suddenly at about noon on Fri e day. He was one of the county's sub . tanti'al citizens, and his death is a eloss to the county. He is survived by his wife, five cbildren, an<& a ninXber of relztiv, -~ The remains were interred on Sat urlday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock at th'e Rodgers cemetery, in Union. Cards of Thanks. In iebalf of my family, I desire to 'extend my most .het'tJf6t thranks to 4 our nei.gtbors and to all my brother - physicians for their great kindn'ess ard courtesy extended to us during 'e the niisfortune which happened to our ~boy.. .Their kindness is most heartily y appreciated by us, and helps in bear a ing the burden of sorrow which has 3. come~ to our home. d W. E. Lake. -The Good of Goldvrille. 7 The village of G'oldville, south of e Clinton, is beautifully located. It has I- la~bored under a great disadvantage in not having any lots for sale, or long d since it would have grown into a very L consideraible town. The Banna mills - have recently b:een fitted out with ma chinery for maldng cloth and there I has been a considerable addition to the populationl. Besides me' mill popula i- tion, there are some 20 or more ,fami s- iies of white reside?its in or about the town. Mr. Blalock has recently L't erected a very h'andso~me block of - brick stores, which certainly give standing to the town. Forty years ago Rev. Mr. Holmes recognized the strategic value of Goldville as a place for a Presibyterianl cqaurch. It was not le fiar from the three churches of Dun Ld can's Creek, Shady Grove and Little t River. Mr. 'Blialock presented a two r- acre lot to some trustees selected by is Mr. Holmes.-Our Monthly, Clinton. Wr! How to Win. y Wrk Hustle! Push! y 3et subscriptions. w Do it now. i Then get more. '- Don't stop and think. y But do "Get Biz-zee." s Get. all the subscriptions you can. er Get them by every way you can. And get them from every one you Go senda nd write everywhere for * ** * * ** * ** -*** THE IDLER. * * * We begin a new year. The year just numfbered among the tales that are told was* a sad one in many homes in Newberry. There are many vacant chairs and many family circles, have been broken. Many familiar faces we will not see again on the streets. "Bonds of friends'ips have been sev ered, but al. our friends. are not de parted. About us are many faithful hearts upon whom we can lean trust fully and by -whom we will be trust ed." And yet, and yet, we long for the touch of a band that is not and the sound of a voice that Is stilled- and It it were not for the friendships and the sympatblies that arte left we would not care to tarry langeT. -0 '"Very shallow and frivolous .ni6at be the soul upon which the solemn proceseon of the years makes no im pression. The mere on-going of time by whidh, whether we will or not, we are ever borne nearer and nearer the end of our lives on earth musit at times seriously affect very serious mind. "The noblest apiMits wbose words have been preserved by makind have ,been and raised to loftiest contem plations. by the consideration of the flight of time and the approach of the eternal world. "Mose the man of God, left alone in the wildemess with none of them around im who came -with him out of Egypt, cries out -to God, 'Thou carriest them away as with a flood. We spend our- years as a tale that is I did not start out to write a homily -I believe that is a good word-Jbut it is,wejl sometimes for us to medi tate on the great and serious things of life. Even the frivolous and selfish need to do this 'now and again. It makes us feel kindlier one to another. There is nothing uncbangele and everlasting but God and without faith in this we have no solace and no refuge. We ought now and then review the past and as we recall duties neglect ed, little acts of kindness we. might have done, words olf comfort that we 'might have spoken, t will make us better and stronger for the duties thatI are .abead in the days that are leftus I would like td gg a great many' things done in this town ~duing this year that will be of gr&at benefit to al our people. The first thing is that park-The Idler's Park. Everything is in geod shape for it now and all that tis needed is to get together. If it is not done NOW the opportunity to secure so desirable a ~location will never come again. I have not said much about it recentliy because I knew all our business men were busy, but I want the editor and Mr. Burton to call a meeting of a few who are in terested and get the matter in shape and get hold of the land while it mnay tbe obtained and to do.it in the next few days. I was just wondering if anyibody called Pr'esident W. W. Finley's at tentiion to the black darkness which so2rrouds the union station when he was here to the banquet. I under stand he camne in the night and left in the night and he had -a good oppoTr tunity to feel this darkness for he couldn't see it. Now, *i understand the reason city council did not put a light in Fr.iend street the Southern railway obje3cted to one closer than yards of the track. Seems to me there must be some mistake albout -0 I am going to make a suggestion on a nother matter, or give a little advice. I read in a book once where one man asked anotther for advice and the fel lew asked replied: "That don't gener y need the astin'. Passin'. on advice omes nateral to human natur'. Like an epidemic; you~ can't avoid it no how, an' it's sure mean when you get t b'ad." Weil, I mayf have "it bad," but I know I am not "mean.".. One thing I am going to advise is that every property owner who has paved 'idewalks in front of his property weep them off ~every morning. It .. woul take v litl time and the Kontestants A. Now in the 4 Daniels & Willaa tracts Ai Now On Exhibition In-Shos Competition for This S to Be Ver The' generosity of Daniels & Wil liammson, "the up-to-date jewelers," in offering a beautiful cut glass salad bowl- to the contestant securing the largest number of new subscriptions between December 30 and January 12, bas been commented on by numerous contestants and their many friends. Tfen, too, this handsome piece of cut glass is a prize to be appreciated, be ing offered by a firm whose name is a guarantee for only the best, and when K*testants stop to consider that -this prize is to be awarded to the Kontestant securing the largest number of new subscritions (during the period mentioned above) and that new subscriptionsO mean more votes it will be seen that a little hard work this week (and next, ending Thurs day) will win this special prize. They have already manifested .much inter est, and the rivalry is keen, yet.friend ly, and promises to grow keener. Go to .your friends. Tell them you are working for. the special prize that is now on, and the $425 piano, too. They intend to subscribe for The Her ald and News any way, just can't do without it and will willingly give you their subscription. This is not a hard task when working for such valuable prizes. Miss Ellen Werts and Mrs. J. A. Dominick's motto is "up and doing," and are now in the lead-but others are steadily climbing to the-head of the list and .great changes are ex pected. Miss Annie Koon,, and Miss Julia Smith have a splendid motto, too, "-e&-ping everlasting at it brings success," and- with their good work add to the appear'ance of the city andl to your own premises, it is imposs& ble for you even to imaine. I read in a psper the other day where the c&vic league had held a meeting and the citizens generally had endorsed thle action of the league. The action was to park the pub'Ylic square and otherwise beautify the town. Let me see-I don't think I read it in The Herald and News or the Observer -and really I don't beieve the meeting was held by the ci"ec league of New-) berry. Bust that does not say it should not have been. .-.0 Wonder When the civic association will appear before city council, and get the coping around the public square in front of the old cou.rt house buildin'g. Thias is an imsportanlt mat ter whaelch shouldi not be delayed too long. I am satisfied that Mayor Lang ford and his council will cooperate with the civic association in this im portant matber. Bust the civic asso ciation h-ad better wake up aind get busy. The Idler. BELIEVED lIE SHOTY GEN JACKSON Death s-of Gallant Old Veteran Dis closes Story--John Thompson, Late of Cheraw. The South Carolina newspapers several days ago published accounts of the sudden death of Mr. John Thompson, which occurred at Chrerawv, as he was boarding a train. The ac conts did not mention the fact that Mr. Thompson believed.until his dY ing day that it was a s(iot from his gun that killed Gen. Stonewall Jack Mr. Thompson was a galent old Confederate soldier, and there was no braver one in the ranks. He was on picket duty the night Jackson was kiled, and hi"s sentry was right near -where 'the killing occurred. Mr. Thompson often spoke about the mat re Hustling ireat Kontest rnson's Prize At tention. v Window of Above Firm. pecial Prize Promises Y Strong. and determinhdon are sure to mike decided changes in their places. New nominations baie come In, and: these Kontestants are very entasisw tic and entering the race at this ex citing time they have gone about get ting subscriptions like "old timeMs We are very fortunate in securing a sace in the Cornee Drug Store, Gil der & Weeks, in which to place our first prize, the Cote piano, where it Is now on display, and can be tested at any time. Standing of Kontestants. Xinardst S Co Mrs. Dominick.. ....... . 1270340 Prosperfy, S.C. Miss Ellen Werts.. ....... 22A40 B A marin, S.C. Miss Annie Koon.'......8,510 - ChappeUs,. Miss Joe Caldwell.. .. . . MIsS Losle May BoOer. ..6500 Mrs. Geo. Alexander ..... ,300 Ms Eula Darby.. .. . 000 Miss Eunice Abrams..-* 7,000 Miss Amelia Klettner. 100 Miss Annie BoukmUht.. 1,0 Miss Lalie Hunt.. Whitmire, S. C. Miss Kate Hargrove.. ..M..O..1, Miss Sarah Scott..........-6,780 Miss Elliott Dobbins..'.......1,020 Miss Myrtle Duckett.. ..L... 1,000 Silverstreet, S. Miss Ida Coleman.......... 1,000 Miss May,Lake.... .... -...5,0 it was probbly his hand that had kied Stonewall Jaakson caused hJmn to pass many reitless nlis. Mr. Thompson's. eyes would fil with tearu when he would talk of th~e passiMlit and probab'lity. He fired his gun many times that night, he has o@en said, and he was firmly of th'e opinion eat one of his shots-cut &own the great Confederate leader. Mr. Thomp son was wounded riany times. In fact he receivied several wounds the day following Ja.cksoni's . deathb. One of these was. a bullet wound in his fore- ' head, and since a large hole in his bare forehiead existed plainly in view of thie terrible wound. Soon after he u-: was shot down and when he regained ~ consciosess he discoveged the woods 'around him on fire. He managed to . drug h'imrself bit by bit to sgfety, but several times the fire was too qick *or him. Mr. Thompson was also severely 'wounded in some of the Vir- - ginia battles. This brave old warrior now sleeps in a cemetery in Chester field county.j Koon.Wlcker. At the Lutheran parsonage, Po maria, on Christmna day, Mr. John DYavid Koon and Miss Malye Eliza beth Wieker were united in thegholT bonds of matrimony, the groom's pas tor, Rev. I. E. Long, officiating. Bo& bride and groom -are of this county, the groom being a son of the . late W. F. Koon, and the bride a4 d.ughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drayton Wicker, of the St. PhilWps commurnity. The happy couple will make their home with the groom's mother near Pomaria. May the joy of that glad Christmas day attend them through Berley-Eltchens. Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Boykin Berley, in No. 3 towship, December 28, 1910. 'by the Rev. D. P. Boyd, Mr. 'James. Kitchens, of Santuc, UTnion county, and Miss Clara Berley. Subscribe to The Herald and News adb appnnv healthv. wealthy, witty