The herald and news. (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, July 07, 1911, Page FIVE, Image 5
* THE IDLER *
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Did you see whgre the supreme court
has knocked out that decision of Judge
Memminger abou= storing liquor, or
rather keeping li uor in your house.
Why under that dec sion it would have
been unawful to hate kept a little on
hand for the "stommch's sake," and
you know there is high authority for
that. It is easy to figure out the dif
ference in the opinions of these learn
ed judges. Judge Memminger held it
'unlawful to have whiskey in your
house for personal use in prohibition
counties, but all right in dispensary
unties. Well, now, argue or reast.n
out with me. Judge Memminger's
e is in Charleston, a dispensary
nty and this decision didn't strike
personal rights or privileges. The
preme court reverses Judge Mem
inger, and properly. They all live
in prohibition counties and it would
have been an invasion of their person
al liberty to have sustained him.
These prohibitionists in prohibition
counties have got to have. a little
stimulant and of course it would have
been outrageous to have permitted any
such decision to be the law. It was
an absurd decision any uo W. Tnis with
apologies to Judge Memminger.
I am obliged to repeat that this is
but another evidence of trying to reg
ulate everything by statute law. It
used to be the boast of the American
people that a man's house was his
castle and that he had some sacred
and Inviolate rights therein. guarifn
teed under Magna Charta, whatever
that is. I have heard orators talk
about it. That seems now to be in old
-and exploded theory. You have no
guaranteed rights. 't'he law must say
what you shall eat and what you shall
drink, and I reckon will soon say
what you shall wear.
It is all tending to social
ism , which is a beautiful the
ory, I grant you, but is not practi
cal for _the government of man and
would eventually lead to anarchy. I
read a good many years ago a book
by Edward Belloning, called "ILooking
Backward," whiich~ outlined this con
dition beautifully. It pictured the time
*rhen everybody should serve the gov
ernment and after a ~brief service all
e1tiz.er.s should be exempt from labor.
Everybody was fed and clothed from
-the publ'c crib and public wardrobe.
It was an ideal situation as he pic
tured it, but it seems to me while the
tendency in some respects is in that
direction, yet we are a long way
from the ideal which he outlined.
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The summer has been so dry and
hot it has been almost impossible to
have any pretty lawns uniless you had
free access to a spigot I am told that
in many places the wells have dried
up and the running streams have
ceased to run. I have great faith in
Nature and Nature's God and I know
He .is doing right and everything will
work out right in the end. Justice
and right will prevail because it is
right. Men may go on and do wrong
and oppress their fellows, but in the
end they will suffer for it.
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If it were not for faith and hope this
would be a dreary and gloomy old
world. Frank Stanton says: "There's
always one more river to cross, and
~when we think we've reached the last,
the ferry-boat's leaking and the ferry
man's asleep."
"It frequently .happens that when
we reach the high Hill of Celebration
we shout so loud that old Satan knows
just where to find us, and the jig's up
iiun a hurry."
"Hope keeps us whistling on
the road to 8Tribulation Town,
and when we reach that lonesome
place Hope makes us believe that
we're half way to Heaven."
And so it goes, but as long as we
have faith we can remove mountains.
I grant you it is awfully hard some
times, when every thing seems to go
wrong and the fates seem against us,
and old man Trouble is constantly
stalking around, to keep the fires of
Hope and Faith burning. Especially1
when we run against old man Adver
sity and the friends we ithought were
friends prove to be friends only when
prosperity smiles, is it difficult to press
forward, but times like these are only
tests to prove our strength and cour
age. They arg the fiery furnace, and
if we come through we are only the
stronger for the test.
They tell me that down at Prosper
ity the town, council has passed a
speed ordinance for automobiles and
that it is enforced, too, and that is
something to be said in favor of law
and order. Once people understand
a law is going to be enforced it is
g~ie:~Jy nircK: ~aCr :o oLey it, but
when you put Lup a sigu. "Autos stop,"
and stand up and see the ordinance
violated every hour in the day ti
authority of the law becomes a laugh
ing stock and of course it is taken fol
granted that the ordinance was pass
ed to make a promise and a dash at
doing something. It creates a dis
respect for all the laws of the town.
I was told that down in Sumter there
was a stopping ordinance at every
cross street on Main street through
the business section, and it was obey
ed. That has the effect of taking the
joy and pleasure riders off the busi
ness street. Here in Newberry, es
pecially on a Saturday afternoon when
the streets are crowded with people
and teams from the country, the joy
and pleasure riders take a delight in
going around the Gilder & Weeks cor
ner, and for the life of me I can't un
derstand why. But this is none of
my business, I reckon. If the auto
ists would get together and build a
few good roads out from town pleas
ure riding would be increased a hun
dred fold. Why not do it? I will
help. I'll send my old gray mule.
I reckon some 'people will think I
am a knocker, but I am not. I am a
kicker. I told you the difference some
time ago, when I related the exper
ience of the two frogs that the milk
man gathered up in the branch. You
remember that of course. And every
time I have kicked it has been for the
good of this community and I dare
anytbody to say to the contrary.
I read somewhere the other day.
I think it was in Puck, something like
this: "If a man were to please every
body, he would have no fool enemies
to offset the pernicious activities of
his fool friends." Now, read that over
'again. It will do you good and -it
illustrates me. I am not trying to
please everybody. I want some "fool
enemies" to "offset the pernicious ac
tivities". of my "fool friends." See
t the point? We are obliged to have
'em if we accomplish anything worth
while. I am a patriot and srverything
I write is to help somebody, and there
by to 'help my town. Of course I
would rather have words of com
mendation than condemnation, but so
long as I know and feel that I am
right, I am. going on .in the even tenor
of my way and I don't care what any
body th.inks or says. That sounds big,
don't it? Well, I mean every word of
it, and do not intend to be offensive,
either. ' The Idler.
TRIBUTE BL A FRIENID.
Xr. J. S. J. Suber Recalls D)ays When
Howsen Calhoun Kenner LIvedX
in N~ewberry County.
In The Herald and News of Tues
day appeared a notice taken from -the
Houston Chronicle of, the death of
Howsen Calhoun Kenner, a gallant
Conf,ede''ate soldier, who was a native
of Newberr'y.
In speaking 'of the death of Veter
an Kenner, Mr. J. S.,J. Suber, of New
berry county, said:
"I was reared within a mile and a
half of where Howsen Kenner liveui
until -he moved, to Texas in 1876. I
was then just twenty years of age, and
assisted in moving hiim and his ftam
ily to Lyles' ford, where they took the
train for Texas, never to return. It
was a sad parting for both of us, as he
was always my friend, and seemed as
well satisfied in my company, though
I was but a boy, as he did in the com
pany of those nearer his age. But few
ever thj,nk of the lasting impression
made upon a boy 'by such friendship
and kindness as he and -his family be
stowed upon me.
"I went to school several years to
his wife, Mrs. Judith Sims Kenner.
She was an excellent teacher, and a
good and kind woman. So much inter
est did s-he s.eem1 to take in me, teach
ing me at noon between school ho-urs,
that I was often taunted -by the other
scholars with her being par tial to me.
But it was not so, for she did her duty
faithfully to each and every one, and
I hope that those of her pupils who
are living will, like myself, appr ci'ite
apnd cherish the memory of our old
school teacher. She writes me that
she can not hope to be upon this earth
but a short while longer, and that if
she doesn't see us here any more she
hopes to meet us in that bright and
happy la'nd. 'Tis pleasant to know
that true friends are friends to the,
last.
I"May the good Lord bless eaci and
every one of the family and help them
to bear their sore bereavement."
In 1893 the lieutenant colonel of
his regiment sent him the following
certificate which he cherished with
great pride:
Unionsville, S. C., March 18, 1893.
With pleasure I send you a certificate
as a sold-ier.
This is to certify that H{. C. Kenner
joined my company "C, Seventh S. C.
Cavalry. A. N. V., first day of April,
18'81. H- was a brave and feairless
soldier and eve'n rec-kless and in front
~n w:~:~-h we were in.
He was promoted for gallantly in Vir
ginia. Sergeant Kenner was with me
in the battles of Seven Pines, -White
Oak Swamp, Frazier's Farm, Riddles
Shop, Malvern Hill, Cold Harber, Yel
low Tavern, where the gallant Stew
art fell, and the Secold Cold Harbor,
Mechanicsville, Old Church, Gaines'
Mill, Grape Vine Ridge and in all of
the engagements he was the same un
swerving soldier.
At Matiquin Creek we attempted to
carry a point in which we were foiled
by being outnumbered and in stub
bornly falling -back I was wounded.
He saw me and came to me (and I
always feel I owe him my life) and
said, "Captain I will move you or die
with you," and it seemed he used sup
-erhuman efforts and carried me off
safely. We all love him and at our
reunions he is still eulogized. He has
few equals if any and I hope, com
rades, you will treat him as he de
serves.
(Signed) I: G. McKissick,
Lieut. Colonel Seventh S. C. Cavalry,
Gray's Brigade, A. N. V.
In fighting to kaeD the blood pure
the white corpusces attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply so fast the little fighters are
overcome. Then see pimples, boils,
eczema, saltrheum and sores multiply
and strength and appetite Ifail. This
condition demands Electric Bitters to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to expel poisons from the blood.
"They are the best blood purifier,"
writes C. T. Budahn, of Tracy, Calif.,
"I have ever found." They make rich,
red blood, strong nerves and build' up
June 1911, at 11 o'clock a. m., in the
office of the Probate Judge for New
your health. Try them. 50c. at Wi.
E PPlham & Soo'c
TEACHER WANTED.
To teach the Fork school, District
No. 55, term, six months; salary, $40
per month. Applications may be
sent to either of the undersigned on
or before July 8.
J. B. Livingston,
Pomaria, S. C.
S. R. Metts,
Slighs, S. C.
L. A. Kinard,
Pornaria, S. C.
Trustees
DB. U:EIDAU
will answer emergency calls In cn
ties, morphine and other drug habltz.
Hours 9 to 1 forenoon; 4 to 8 after
noon. 10-Z8-6mos
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH C$B0M)LNA
-Scholarship Examination.
The Univei'sity of South Carolina of
fers schaolarships in the school of edu
cation to one young man from ea.ch
county. Each scholarship is worth
$100 in money, and $18 term fee and
free tuition.
Examination will be held at the
county seat July.14, 1911. Examina
tion of studeints generally for 'admis
slon to the urniversity will be held at
the same time.
Write for information to S. C.' Mit
chell, president, Columias, S. C.
5-16-13t.
Columbia, Newberry & Laurens .RE.
Schedule In effect October 6, 1910
Subject t'o change without 'notice.
schedules Indicated are not guaran
teed:
A. C. L. 52. 53.
Lv. Charleston.. ... 6.0am 10.00pm
Lv. Sumter.. .. ....9.4am 6.20pm
Lv. Columbia......11.5am 4.55pm3
Lv. Prosperity. .12.42pm 3.34pm
Lv. Newberry.. .. .12.56pm 3.20pm
Lv. Clinton.... .... 1.0pm 2.35pm
L. Laurens.. ..... 2.35pm 2.12pwm
C. & W. C.
Ar. Greenville. . .. 4.00pm 12.20pm
Ar. Spartanburg. .. 4.05pm 12.20pm
S. A. L.
Ar. Abbeville .. ... 3.55pmn 1.02pmi
Ar. Greenwood.. .. 3.27pm 1 .33pm
Ar. Athens.... .... 6.5pm 10.30am~
Ar. Atlanta....... 8.45pm 8.00aw
A. C.. L. 54. .55.
Lv. Columbia.... .. 5.0pm 11.15amn
Lv. Prosperity... ..6.26pm 9.50am
Lv. Newberry.. .... 6.44pm 9.32amn
Lv. Clinton........ 7.35pm 8.44am
Lv. Laurens.. .....7.55pm 8.20ami
C. &W. C.
Ar. Greenville.. ... 9 '.0pm 7.00amn
8. A.L&
Ar. Greenwooa.. . 2.28am 2.38am
Ar. Abbeville.... ...2.56am 2.08am
Ar. Athens.. .... .. 5.4am 11.59pmi
Ar. Atlanta.. ......7.5amn 9.55pm
Nos. 52 and 53 arrive and deDart
from Union Station, Columbia. daily,
and run through between Charleston
and Greenville.
Nos. 54 and b: arrive and depart
Gervais street. Columbia. 1al -
cept Sunday, and run through be
tween Columbia and Greenville.
For information ask agents or write
W. 3. Craig,'P. T. M.,
Wilmington. N C.
Lr F'. Livingston, S. A.,
Columbia. B. C.
1,~
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
All persons holding claims against
the estate of Drayton S. Conwili, de
ceased, will present same duly at
tested to the-undersigned or her at
torneys, Hunt, Hunt & Hunter, on or
before the 26th day of June, A. D.
1911.
Annie Conwill,
&dministratrix of the Personal Estate
of Drayton S. Conwill. deceased.
WANTED.
Teacher for St. Paul's school, Po
maria, S. C. Lady teacher preferred.
Send all applications on or before
July 15, 1911, to following trustees:
J. J. Kibler, Ch'm'n,
Pomaria, S. C.
T. A. Epting,
Slighs, S. C. '
L. D. Stone,
Slighs, S. C.
BARBECUE.
The under'signed will give a first
class barbecue at the residence of Mr.
D. E. Halfacre, near St. Phillips
church, on Frida, July 28, 1911. The
public is cordially invited to attend,
and a good dinner is guaranteed.
D. E. Halfacre.
J. D. H. Kibler.
E. E. Chamberlain. of Clinton, Me.,
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve
)f stealing-the sting from burns or
icalds-the pain from sores of all
kinds-tae distress from boils or.
piles. "It robs cuts, corns, bruises,
prains and injuries of their terror,"
ie says, "as a healing remedy its
.qual don't exist." Only 25c at Wn.1
E. Pelham & 8on's.
1785. 1911.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTOR.
127th Year begins September 29.
Entrance examinations at all the
:ounty seats on Friday, July 7, at 9
L m.
The college is well endowed, enab
[ing it to maintain the highest stand
.rds.
It offers complete 4-year courses fu
a.ncient and Modern Languages,
Nlathematics, History, Economics,
Science and Engineering.
Courses for B. A., B. S., and B. S.
legree with Engineering.
A fr'oe tuition scholarship to each
county of South Carolina. Vacant
Boyce schola.rships, .giving $100 a year
and free tu;ition, open to competitive
exa.mination in September.
Expenses reasonable. Terms and
catalogue on application. Write to
EIarrison Randolph, President, Char
leston, S. C.
The HI
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End of
Sale of]
We slaughter the price
house. It is our aim
spring hat, come to t
price sale of up-to-dat<
in Newberry,'all trimm
etc., go at your price ii
a few of the great cut
by us.
Lot $5.00 and $6.00
hats to go at
Lot $3.50 and $4.00
hats to go at
Lot $2.50 and $3.0(
hats to go at
Lot $2.00 trimme
go at
Big 1dt fancy ribboi
to go at
Big lot fancy ribbonu
to go at
Big lot Taffeta ribbc
to go at
All Childrens' Headwe
DON'T FORGET THE
Mrs. Hair's N
NEWBER
NOTICE TO TAX DELINQUENTS.
Hon.no. L. Epps, county treasurer,.
as. placed in my bands executions
for -the collection of delinquent taxes
for tha .year 1910..
The law Imposee upon me the duty
to levy and collect this tax at once,
This Is to notify all persons .who have
not paid their taxes that they may
save cost by coming to me and paying
the' same promptly. The number of
executions this year Is large, and I
urge ,those who have not paid to at
~raId and
ook and Job Pri
1l Descripi
~raId and
Cut Price
Season
4i11inery
s of every hat in the
not to carry a single
his the cheapest cut
Millinery ever put on
ngs, Ribbons, Notions,
a this sale. Here are
price bargains offered
ed$3.49
trimmed $2.75
trimmed $1.75
a hats to 98c.
~5worth 50Gc .
worth 3519c.
nworth5c. 9c.
ar to go at half price.
PLACE, COML TO
linery Store
RY, S. C.
tend to It at once.
X K Buford,
Sheriff Newberry County.,
Sheriff's Offlce, May 25, 1911.
BABBECUE.
We, the undersigned, will give a
first-class barbecue at .the old 3& A
Ci-omer plnce Saturday, 3uly 22, 1911..
The public Is invited to.attend. Guar
anteed enjoyment .for young people.
B. -K Suber.
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