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PURELY PERSONAL. c Novements of Many People, New berrians and Those Who Visit Newberry. Mr. D. H. Witherspoon has left Miami, Fla., to locate in Philadelphia. Miss Mamie Amick, of Newberry, is visiting little Miss Y'Genia Amick. Mr. J. D. Davenport has changed from Newberry to Kinards, R. F. D. No. 1. Rev. E. H. Kohn will leave Sumter t nvxt week for New Stanton, Pa., where he has accepted a call. t Mrs. S. A. Matheney, of Charleston, -paid a brief visit to Newberry this sveek. Newberry welcomes Mr. J. Lawson: Goggans and his bride on their visit here. Miss Lucy Henry is in Newberry visiting friends.-Abb ville Press an 1 Banner, 28th. Mr. and _Mrs. W. R. Riser are .xinl ing several days in / Newberry-- 1 Pageland News and Scout, 27th.1 Mrs. Riser, of Newberry, is hare visiting her son, Dr. L. A. Riser.-! Leesville News, 2Sth. Mrs. D. L. Beatchams has returned to Helena from a visit to her parents at Boydton, Va., accompanied by her sister, Miss Janie Carter. Miss Emma Rodger left on Wednes day to visit Mrs. A. J. Graham, of Greenville, now at her summer home -on, Paris Mountain. That was a fine bunch of Laurens i boys brought to Newberry by Mr.1 George Balle, to wit: R. A. Babb, W.f G. Lancaster and Thos. I. Swygert. c Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morris returned today from Newberry, where they vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Hal Anderson. Greenwood Journal, 27th. Mrs. C. P. Pelham has returned from a visit to relatives in Alebam. Her mother, Mrs. C. J. Gale, and her sis ters, Misses Edith and Nell Gale, came home with her. Mrs. John Wertz and son Mr. Max well Wertz, after spending severali days with friends and relatives in Newberry, returned today.-Green-r wood Journal, 28th. Miss Bess Summer was the guest ] lest week of Miss Lillian Smith, at I Newberry, and is spending this week ( with Miss Sally Triplett, at Chester. -Union Progress, 27th. ~Messrs. Tom P. Johnson, Harry W. D)ominick and John Griffin went Wed-: 'nesday night to see the firemen in Co 'lxumbia. They saw all that was to be seen of the tournament. * I] We are informed tDat Miss Mc.y Wright has declined the assistanitship. ~in tlbe Delmar C. I. for next term after having filed her acceptance. The 7-in cipalship is also still vacant -Delmar cor. Leesville News, 2Sth Prof. and Mrs. C. W. Welch and their] three accomplished dIaughters, Misss Louise, Alice and Ruth, of Houston, Texas, who have been visiting re.la- j3 tives in Newberry, left Thursday for Columbia for a brief visit to relatives. Dr. E. H. Kibler, T. R. Summer, Raskelil Wright and C. B. Martin re turned yesterday from a fine fishing trip to Cole's Island, 25 miles from1 Charleston, whither they went Satur day night, accompanied by Dr. I'ish burne and Clarence Kible~r of Columi bia. The party enjoyed the outing to he fullest. TAEIOUTS AND ALL ABOUT. 'There was about a $20 house at~ ayor's court Monday in colored dis rderly conducters and fighters. 'The Epworth league of Central hurch will elect officers at a business eeting to be held Friday evening at 30 o'clock at the church. '. umber of. our .people are off to .wherry and other points for an ing. -Saluda cor. Leesville News, h. This is showing Newberry off ne advantage. uth Carolina girls need no crowris ake them qu.eens.-The1 State is seen in Newberry every dayI was emphasized in the Friday's 's display.a ~r six o'clock tomorrow there i no more votes counted in the C contest at Summer & Hipp's. esu4lt will be announced on y morning at 10 o'clock. union serv ice at the Baptist iSunday night, 8.30 o'clock, e conducted by the Rev. Edw. ider. The regular morning e will be held by the pastcer, the K eo. A. Wright. yen homing pigeons were liber on Sunday morning at 5.10 o'clock 4 r. F. C. Sligh, and at 7.20 seven< em had reached their home at 'od The other four are unae,1 ounted for. Up in Clinton they advertise fresh ratermelorns on Newberry ice. They .on't say watermelons on ice. It is Watermelons on Newberry ice." 'hose people know a good thing when hey se? it. Representative Wyatt Aiken. of this ongressional district, has appointed ames Allen Lester, of Prosperity, to cadetship at West Point, as the re. ult of a competitive examination. Mr. .ester has just been graduated from he Citadel, Charleston. Policeman H. H. Franklin was on he trail of a mysterious woman, vhite, Wednesday. She went into everal houses and asked to be allow d to change her clothing. The lasi een of her she was Igoing beyond the ld knitting mill. According to the Omaha. Neb.. Vorld-Herald Dr. Jas. M. Johnson and ire other chemists are in Omaha mak ng investigation of "broken eggs.' The World-Herald says that handling and treatment before shipping is the )roblem before these experts of the [nited States pure food department. Mr. H. O. Long, of Silverstreet, had ifty acres planted in oats this year. -e has been feeding his stock from he oats since they ripened until he hreshed one day during' this 'week. -e has threshed out 1,630 bushels. Mr. .ong also threshed 156 1-2 bushels of sheat, the yield being about 20 bush Is to the acre. The barbecues heralded in The Here ld and News are as follows: At Sil rerstreet June 30 by L. C. Pitts; hree the Fourth of July-one at Old Cown by A. W. Chapman and J. W. hitlocl,, one at Pomaria by- church :ommittee, and one at home by J. M. 3ounts. The last one as advertised vill be al J. A. Cromer's place July 22 )y B. M. Suber and O. A. Felker. J. A. LESTER TO WEST POINT. "itadel Graduate of Prosperity Nam ed by Congressman Aiken-The Alternates Named. Washington, June 27.-As the re ult of a competitive examination, ~eprsentative Wyatt Aiken, of the hird South Carolina district, today ppoined James Allen Lester, of rosperity, S. C., to a cadetship at Vest Point, with Robert Hemphill oleman, of Abbeville, S. C., as first ,iternate, and Eustas Bradley, of Troy, . C., as second alternate. Mr. Lester -has jus.t been graduated rom the Citadel, at Charleston. Philathea Class. The Philathea class of West End laptist church 'held its annual b)usi te meting at the home of Mr. and drs. J. M. Davis on Monday afternoon. 'he following officers were elected to erve for the remainder of the year: drs. Bennie Livingston, president; drs. Hyla Thomas, vice president; s. Rbona Kina.rd, secretary; Miss eorgia Reynolds, assistant secretary; drs. Nettie Padget, treasurer; Mr. J. 4. Davis, tea'cher. Byrdie DeHEines, Press Reporter. Cateechee Officers. The following are the newly elected fiicers of Cateechee council, No. 4, )egree of Pocahontas, I. 0. R. M.: Prophetess-Mrs. Annie G. Long. Pocahontas-Miss Katie Spence. Winona-Mrs. Aiina Crouch. Powhttan-Ira M. Sligh. Death of Baby. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Williams, of No. township, lost their 18-months old laby girl Monday night. The burial ras at Trinity Tuesday afternoon. Beth Eden and St. James. The council of Beth, Eden church rill met at 10 a. mn. Saturday. Pre aratory services at 11 a. m. Com-' Iunion at 11 a. m. Sunday. Singin-g nd catechetical instruction at St.! ames Saturday 4 p. m. Regular ser ice Sunday 4 p. m. Jas. D. Kinard, Pastor. D. D. Degree Conferred. Fnion Progress. Rev. M. B. Kelly, who is most pleas ntly remembered in Union and who Sa well known Methodist minister f this conference, has had conferred pon him by Emory college of Emory, 'ra. the degree of Doctor of Divinity. )r. Kelly, it will be remembered, mar ied a Miss Sartor, a daughter of Mr. nd Mrs. C. C. Sartor, of this city.1 Philathea Class. There will be a social meeting of he Philathea class of,/the First Bap 1st church at the residence of Mrs. R. -Ierman Wright Friday afternoon at $.30 o'clock. Each *membler is !re tuested to be present and to bring a riend. Lenore Broaddus, Pre Reporter. JULY DIVIDENDS. Stockholders in Newberry Enterprises Will Receive Large Amount in July 1. Handsome semi-annual dividends will be declared by many Newberry county enterprises on July 1. Several of the enterprises of the city and county, in addition to those mention,d herewith, will announce to day the dividends which will be de clared by them. The Commercial bank of Newberry will declare a 6 per cent. semi-annual dividend on a capital of $50,000. The Newberry Savings bank will declar : a 4 per cent. semi-annual di vidend on a capital of $50,000. The Newberry Cotton Mills will de clare a 5 per cent. selaiannual divi dend on a capital of $500,000. The ;Icllohon Manufacturing coin pany will declare a 3 per cent. semi annual dividend on a capital of $500, 000. The Glenn-Lowry Manufacturing company, at Whitmire, will declare a 3 1-2 per cent. dividend on a capital of $300,000. The Security Loan and Investment company of Newberry will declare a 3 per cent. semi-annual dividend on a capital of $50,000. The People's National bank of Pros perity will. declare a 4 per cent. semi annual dividend on a capital of $25, 000. The Bank of Prosperity will declare a 4 per cent. semi-annual dividend on a capital of $25,000. The Prosperity Cotton Oil Mill com pany will declare a 5 per cent. annual dividend on a capital of $20,000. The Farmers and Merchants bank 'of Little Mountain will declare a 3 per cent. semi-annual dividend on a capital of $20,000. In addition to the dividend, this bank will place $500 to the surplus, and $500 to undivided profits. The dividends to be announced Fri. day will increase these- given above by a considerable amount. * * * * * * * * * * ii * - . * SOCIAL.* * * a S S * * * * * *I Mrs. J. IA. Harms entertained Mon day evening, June 26, in honor of Miss Adele Glasgow, Miss Pauline Sligh and Miss Anna Harms. About 75 young people enjoyed this beautiful recep tion.. In honor of Miss Lois Goggans, Mrs. Fair Pifer gave a beautiful lawn fete to the Wvedding party Tuesday. evening. The entertainment given by Misses Bess and Pauline Gilder to Miss Lois' Goggans Tueday afternoon was a: most charming affair. It was in the nature of a musicale, and during the, afternoon love songs were sung 'by Misses Genevieve Evans, Pauline Gild er, Alice Welch and Pauline Fantd and played by Miss Mazie Dominick., Each guest was given a picture and~ description of her future husband, and carried away with them as souvenirs: hand painted miniature brides and. grooms. Most delightful refreshments were- served to the following guests:' Misses Lois Goggans, 'Maud and Sarah' Fan, Florence Bowman, Sadie and. Ruby Goggans, Ethel Bowers, Louise, Alice and Ruth Welch, of Houston,: Texas, Mazie Dominick, Henry, of~ Abbeville, Meng, of Laurens, Pauline Fant and Mesdame~s Herman Wright, L. G. Eskridge, Long, of Texas, Fair Pifer, Crosiand, of Bennettsville, and Mrs. Lawson Goggans, cf Texas. Buford One of Them. A Kelton man writing in the Union, Times of the 23rd described his re-' cent visit to Little Rock. Among oth er things he said: "I saw John Sinclair and Amos; Hawkins, two old Union county men. They are doing well in their adopted States. I also saw three of my old company, R. G. Gary, of Newberry county, but now of Texas; Brown Garrison, of York county, now of Ark ansas, and Sheriff Buford, of Newber ry county, and Geo. Buchanan." Death of Mrs. Marie ;Lake. Mrs. Marie Lake, the wife of Mr. Robert Lake, of Newberry, died at Chappells on Wednesday, and was bu ried at Soule's Chapel on Thursday. Mrs. Lake had 'been in failing health for about a year. It will he recalled that Mr. and Mrs. Lake figured in habeas corpus pro ceedings before the late Chief Justice Pope in 1908 for the possession of; their little child. The child was awarded the husband, and through Chief Justice Pope's efforts a recon ciliation was effected between the parents. Shortly after, however, the parents again separated. Mr. Lake has had the child, and took it up to see its mother during her last illness. Mrs. Lake had lived in Greenville af ter her separation from her husband, prior to coming to Chappells. K * MARRIAGES. * * Goggans-Balle. Of the many weddings in the popu lar month of June none has attracted more interest than that of Miss Emily Lois Goggans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. C. Goggans, and Mr. Sipman George Balle, Jr., of Laurens, which took place Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Never has the church been more beautifully decorated. Great masses of tropical palms and ferns from Florida banked the altar, with white candles and fr_isers among the green, with wedding bells and bows of white maline, while the rest of the church was covered with the graccful smilax, ferns and palms. As the guests were being seated by the ushers, Miss Mazie Dominick play ed a delightful program of music, and just before the bridal party entered Miss Pauline Gilder sang most charm ingly, "Love's Solace." The four little ribbon girls, wear ing exquisite white frocks of dainty lace and lingerie, with pink bows and sashes, were Mary Alice Suber, Boyd Wheeler, Carolyn Tarrant and Gladys Suber. The ushers, Mr. W. G. Lancaster, of Laurens; Mr. R. A. Balb, of Laurens, Mr. T. I. Swygert, of Laurens, and Mr. H. G. Goggans, entered in couples, preceding the bride's attendants. The dames of honor were Mrs. Crossland, of ; Bennettsville, sister of the bride, who was strikingly hand some in a gown of pink messaline, and Mrs. J. L. Goggans, of Dallas, Texas, in her beautiful wedding gown of white silk. Miss Sadie Goggans was maid of honor, and wore a lovely gown of pink messaline. She carried an arm bou quet of asparagus ferns tied with large bows of white messaline. The bridesmaids were: Miss Lucy Henry, of Abbeville; Miss Pauline Gilder, Miss Eva Goggans, and Miss Ruby Goggans. They wore exquisite dresses of green marquisette over cream satin, and carried bouquets ol green and pink, and wore large white picture hats, covered with white os trich and willow plumes. Entering with her father the bride was beautiful and attractive in hex wedding costume. Her gown was ol Duchess satin, with real lace over skirt. The wedding veil was caughi up with orange blossoms, and she car ried a bride's bouquet of lillies of the valley with showers of sweet peas. The groom entered with his besi man, Mr. Bismarck Balle, of Philadel phia, and stood awaiting her at the altar, where the ceremony was per formed by Rev. Edw. Fulenwider. The bridal party formed a 'beautiful tableau during the ceremony. Following the marriage at ' the church, a large reception was held al the Goggans home, in Main street The decorations for the house were alJ carried out .in the bride's chosen col ors. Receiving at the door were Mrs. F. Z. Wilson and Miss Linda Welch. In the 'hall, which was decorated iir yellow and green, were Mrs. R. H. Wright, and Mrs. W. S. Spearman, who showed the guests into the par lr, where Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Goggans~ introduced them to the bridal party. The dining room, where Mrs. J. B. Fox and Miss Nora Long received the guests, was beautiful with -its decora tions of white and green. In the cen tre of the dining table was a baskel of Shasta daises and maiden haix ferns. The handle was tied with bows of white maline and four stream ers of same material fell from chan delii'r to the four corners of the table, where they were held .in place by bunches of daisies and ferns. H~ere a delightful salad course was served by Misses Davidson, Johnstone and Crome-r. In the library, where the many exquisite presents were display ed, Mrs. E. M. Evans and Miss Lucile Wilson received. All over the house was entwined the bamboo vine, which is so delicate and green at this season~ of the year. Punch was served on the spacious veranda by Miss Bess Gilder and Miss Emmie Meng. Mr. and Mrs. Balle left on Wednes day evening by auto for Columbia, where they will take the train for an extended trip to the mountains. The bride has an unusually large circle of friends here, who value her for the sweetness and sincerity of her nature, and she will be very much missed from Newberry. R. D. N. !li!-Binck. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hill on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lillian Rebec ca, to Mr. Frank Oscar Black, of Ward, Rev. G. A. Wright, the bride's pastor, Gifciating. The house throughout was elabor I ately decorated with quantities of Southern smilax, ferns, palms, and cut flowers, and countless candles gave a green and white effect in the parlor, and furnished an artistic green and pink scheme in the dining room. In the parlor, where the ceremony was performed, the mantel was bank ed in ferns and roses. On one side of tl'e roni potted plants were arranged to form a picturesque background for the bridal party. The bride and groom stood be::s:a h an immense white wed ding bell, with long streamers of white tulie. Two dainty little girls, Eliza beth Wright and Helen Purcell, were the flower girls. The dame of honor was Mrs. G. D. Long, and Miss Lucy Hill was maid of honor, sisters of the bride. M S. 1.ong wore a lovely gown of white und carried pink carnations. Mss Lucy was b-aut'ul in a grace ful dress of blue ma ssaline and car ried white e:r:atiors. The o;her at tendnnts were: Miss Nell 1oyd, of Spartanburg, who wore a charming dress of white marquisitte; Mr. P. L.1 Geiger, of St. Matthews, and Mr. W. L. Kibler, pf Kibler's Bridge. The bride entered with the groom, and never looked prettier than in her wedding gown of white messaline, made entrain with trimmings of Duchess lace and pearls. Her veil of white tulle was lifted off the face and caught with a cluster of orange blos soms. She carried a shower bouquet 'of bride's roses. Miss Hattie Leavell played Mendels sohn's wedding march. After the cere mony, the bridal party repaired to the dining room, to the strains of Lohen grin, where all the guests were serv ed dainty refreshments by Misses Sudie Dennis, Leola Bedenbaugh, Liz zie McCrackin and Etta Shelley. The many and beautiful 'presents were displayed in the library. The decorations in this room carried out a beautiful effect in gold and green, great bowls of daises and Marechal Niel 'roses being used. The. guests were greeted by Miss Mary L. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Mc Swain - and Miss4 Annie Mae - Beden baugh. Miss Myrtle Dennis presented each with _a tiny wedding bell as a souvenir of the occasion. Under a gracefully festooned bower in 'the front porch, Misses Mayme Switten 'berg and Gertrude Reeder served re freshing punch. The out-of-town guests were:- Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Long, of Live Oak, Fla.; Z. B. Kreps, of Ridge Spring; L. A. Black, John Pat Wise,' Misses Hattie Groseclose, Addie Werts, Bushnell Zowers, of Prosperity; Misses AnniQ and Leola Bedenbaugh, W. L. Kibler and A. J. Bedenbaugh, of Kibler's Bridge; P. L. Geiger, of St. Matthews; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, of Kinards. The bride and groom left Wednes day night for several weeks' stay in tihe mountains of North Carolina, the bride wearing a handsome coat suit of champagne with hat and gloves to match. Aftier~ September 1, they will make their home in Bainbridge, Ga., where Mr. Black will teach. TJhe bride Is a most attractive you'hg wo'man, who has a host of friends in Newberry, whose good wishes will follow Ker to her new home. Fairview Items. Fairview,' June 29.-We have had some very nice showers, which were very acceptable. Mrs .Mary Stockman is visiting her daughter in Saluda county. Mr. J. A. Baker, of Prosperity, was the guest of Mr. W. M. Lester's family. He was accompanied by the -Misses Connelly, of Ninety Six. Mr. John Moore and family have been spending a few days in Newber ry. Miss Annie Wise spent last Satur day night with Miss.finnie Miller. It is gratifying to 'note that Mrs. F. 0. Koon is improving some, and it is hoped she will co.ntinue to improve Miss Maggie Griffin, of Newberry, is visiting her brother, Mr. Alonzo Grif fin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore spent a few days in Newberry recently. Mrs. Harriet Long, who has been quite sick, is some better at this writ ing. The health of this community is very good. L. M. M. SPECIAL NOTICES. One Cent a Word. No ad vertisement taken for less than 25 cents. ALL 10c. and 12 3-2c. Ginghams, 8c1 per yard, while it lasts. R. H. An-I derson & Co. 6-30-it. LOST, MONEY-By not s-elling your ihides to T. M. Sanders. He pays the' 'highest prices for hides and sells meat cheaper 6-30-3t. ALL LADIES', men' nd children't slippers at cost. H. Anderson f& Co. 6-3- lt FOR SALE-Two fine c ws. A. D. Hudson, Newberry, S. . F. D. No. 1. -30-tf SATURDAY, July 1, all $1, $ shirts at 50c. from 11 o'clo< minutes, two limit. R. H. & Co. FOR SALE-Good milk cow. ro-dition and gentle. Jack G the barber. GREAT disposal sale going on now R. i. Anderson & Co.'s. W.TED AT ONCE-Members to quality Pressing Club. Rates rea sonable. Phone 290. H. D. Havir FOR SALE-Complete ginning ou 25 horsepower engine, 30 horse po er boiler. Will sell cheap. D. Bouknight, Silverstreet, S. C. 6-27-6t. CALL 290 and get that suit pressed. We will do it right. H. D. Havird. manager. WANTED-At once, a good well clea er. H. D. Boozer, seven miles wee of Newberry. 6-27-2t. IF IN NEED of a good horse see me and save money. Have several good young horses dn hand. All guaran teed. P. B. O'Dell, Whitmire, S. C. 6-27-4t. WANTED-Customers for pnessin and cleaning. Phone 290. We ca for and deliver the goods. Qualit Pressing Club, H. D. Havird, Man ager. CAR LOAD BUGGIES-Just in. Steel and rubber tires at prices unheard ' of in this market before. Take ad vantage of this and buy quick. E. M. Evans & Co. 6-2-ti FOR RENT-One 4-room cottage on Nance street. Electric I4ghts and city water. Rent r'easoilable. Ap ply to T. M. Sanders. 5-12-f.tf. BOONE COUNTY white corn at S1 per peck. Big Boll Triumph cotton, $1 per bushel. Yields 38 per cent. lint. A. D. Hudson, Newberry, R. F. D. I. 3-14-tf. HAVE YOUR HORSE and mule clip pod at,Dr. SharP's Veterinary hos pital. Prices reasonable. Work guaranteed. Corner ,McKibben and Friend streets. Residence phone 316. Offiee :phone 316. 3-7-ti. LEARN AUTOMOBILE BUSINIESS Take a 30 days practical course In our weli equipped machine shops and learn the automobile business and accept good positions. Char lotte Auto School, Charlotte, N.. C. 3-7-tf. WANTED-Young men and ladles to learn telegraphy. We are receiving more calls for our- gradduates than we can supply. Charlotte Telegra phy School, Charlotte, N. C. 3-7-ti. JUST arrived, a carload of heart and sap shingles. Langford & Buz hardt. 1-17-tf. GET YOUR GLASSES from Dr. G. W. Connor, a' graduate of the largest optical college in the world-the Northern Illinois College of Onicago. Dr. Connor is located permanently in Newberry, gives both the objec tive and subjective tests by electric ity and guarantees his work.. BARBECUE-I will give a barbecue at my residence on July 4. I will sell meal and hash 11.30. J. M. Counts. 1taw-td. BARBECUE ON JULY 4.. There will be a barbecue given at Pomaria on July.4, for the benefit of the new church. Ice cream and oth er refreshments will be served also. td-itaw. Committee. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. There will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Farmers' and Mer chants' bank of Little Mountain, S. C., in the bank building, at 4 o'clock on Monday, July 3, 1911. All stockhold ers are urged to be present. - 3J. M. Seas6, President. .BARBECUE AT OLD TOWN. The undersigned will give a barbe cue at Old Town on July 4. Fishing, boating, fine dinner prepared under direction of Mr. J. W. Sanders. The public is invited. A. W. Chapman. 3. W. Whitlock. Look! The Herald and News one ya- for $1.50.