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^ f 1 1UUJ ) CALL AT Anne O. Ruff o r> oc company for those . CIGARS . CIGARETTES * & TOBACCOS II you want to sell again. We Sell Them at Wholesale Also the BEST Laundry and Bread Agency in town. Telephoue 3-4-:2 - ' i STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY UF .\Jti\v?5Hinn i. By Frank M. Schumpert, Esquire, Probate Judge. WHEREAS, Maggie L. Livingston hath made suit to me to grant her letters of administration of the estate of and effects of Mrs. Rebecca J. Thompson, > - THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Rebecca J. Thompson, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the rmirt of nrobate, to be held at New berry, S. C., on the 16th day of September, next after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause,, if any they have, why the said administration -should not be 6 granted. GIVEN under my Hand, this 28th day of August, Anno Domini, i9i2. Frank M. Schumpert, 1 J. P. N. C. Barbecue at Fork Scbool House. The undersigned will give a first^ class barbecue at Fork school house on Wednesday, September 4..The public in general is invited. Special invitations to the candidates for second race. Everything up to date and everybody invited. W. H. Counts. Holmes Kinard. A Card From Sheriff Buford. e i To the Democratic Voters of Newberry County: It is your will, as expressed at the polls August 27, that a change be made in the office of sheriff. I bow to this expression of your choice without resentment and without bitterness. I have been your sheriff for sixteen years. I recognize that this is a long term of service, and T feel that vour choice of another does not show any lack of confidence in me. It has been my constant purpose and desire to render faithful service and I am proud that I can let the I records testify whether I have lived up to this ideal. My guide has been my oath of office, which I held sacred, and the laws of the State, which I have tried to enforce as my duty required. I am deeply grateful for all the kindness and consideration that I nave received at your nanus. Anu m retiring from the office of. sheriff I wish to assure you that in th^ future as in the past, in peace and in peril, I shall ever be ready to join hands ^ "with you in maintaining and promoting the welfare of our county and State. M. M. Buford. Governor Blease. Charlotte Observer. Not even the all-powerful'influence of Senator Tillman seems to have been sufficient to "save" the State of South k Carolina. Cole. Blease has been reelected governor. To those who have J watched the course of the campaign, y there is no surprise in this result. Up to the time of the Felder affair at Augusta, the outcome for Blease was much less in doubt than it was after ward. On top of that, came the abuse of Blease by the more prominent of the South Carolina newspapers and as if that were not enough, they kept up a running fire of ridicule of Blease's followers. There was never such an > exhibition of poor politics. In South Carolina, it is the rural vote that cuuxjls tuiu me juucs pcupic went alter this vote in the wrong way. If any better explanation than that can be advanced, we want to hear it. We will furnish a first-class barbecue at Halfacre's mill Friday, September 6, 1912, everybody come and enjoy a good dinner. L. B. and H. H. Ruff. - Now is the time to subscribe to The Herald and News, $1.50 a year. I Friendship. The lesson of "Friendship" taught to each initiate is the basic principle upon which the foundation of his Cider rests. Xo argument is needed to substantiate this statement, nor indeed is there 100m for a difference of opinion, that each word, line, paragraph or sentiment breathe? sincerity in its fullest meaning. I believe sincerely that the membership of each lodge believe in that sentiment and endeavor to carry it out in the rendition of the work of the First Rank. The Page leaves the castle hall with thi< beautiful example before him, having formed the opinion tViot is 3 something that means | some good to its members. With the information given him that "Friendship is the corner stone of the Order," and that our members are "sworn to exeicise it toward each other." He is admonished to "keep sacred this lesson"?and so he goes away with an invitation to attend the next convention for further insight into our af fairs and with the hope that when he returns, something more beautiful, if possible. will be presented to his expectant mind. L'pon presentation you asK him, and he agrees to "guard the good name of a member" and "not to speak ill of him." He is plainly told that he is not .here to provide pleasures for the members, but for other j and more serious reasons, all going to make for his good. He is advised to do *noble things;'' not in jest, but m earnest. i He is told that our desire is "that he have no unpleasant recollections of his journey through the "ranks of Knighthood;" and that our purpose is purely and simply to elevate, to make happy and '.hitter the conditions of mankind. These are the things which appeal to him, and which should be rendered with all solemnity and freedom from horseplay. There is a tendency prevalent in many lodges to misinterpret this work, and make humor ot tne nummaung iuhuhiwh nmui , may have come to the in'rute. I believe this is an eror and it should not occur. It J is first the duty of the officers to adhere strictly to the ritual, and therein you will find a prohibitive clause provided for ''offensive remarks." Let us look at it, however from the standpoint of the benefit or the injury to the Order, as the case may be. I take it that all of us would prefer that the work be beneficial. A man who pleased, vho has recogI nized an effort to do him some good, to teach him a serviceable lesson, who can hold his head up among his fellows without being ridiculed, surely has respect for the institution, and if he respect it?he becomes a more persistent ?nemler. He is benefitted, the lodge is benefitted, and the Order is benefited. * On the other hand, if he is insulted by reference to his alleged .nalicious purposes, scornfully spoken of because of ?ome particular business he may be engaged in, threatened with violence or expulsion, or a thousand and oi\e other silly things, is it assured that his respect will be gained? And if not, what do you gain, except a member who has no respect for you. Is it not true that it takes but small provocation to induce such a member to lapse his membership? Does it not as a matter of fact figure largely in your suspension list, or among you inactive membership? I look upon the conditions existing as being brought about by a failure to read between the lines and to properly interpret what is meant by "impromptu ceremony"? or, those who have charge )i the work, simply follow questioning past, present or fu I ture results. To the ordinary mind, .in applicant for membership in the Order expects to "ride the goat." He is generally fearful of this and those of us who are "in harness" should "draw the line" at the beginning of the ceremonies. We should first be sincere in our belief. that seriousness and solemnity with perfection in rendition makes the best member and will make us proud of having introduced our friend to the Ordei. Use your influence with :hose in charge t I to select the best talent you have If you can not arrange for them from your own members, call in' some one to help you. [ Make it clear that a change in method is advised and give it a trial. I make the statement, without fear of contradiction, that there is lot one word or line in our ritual from cover to cover that will justify the attempt and every thinking man is quietly ashamed of himself when he hears and sees the feeble vrtorts to make sport of the humiliation of others. We have an Order of which we may be justly proud. No power on earth can orevent commensurate with the labor. William Ladew, S. R. As to Vocations. Some people have peculiar ideas as to vocations. They think a vocation is like a book, something that can be handed to them, and that they would recognize at once as theirs. This is not so. Uur vocations are laid out for us >ut we need not step out of the beaten path to find them. A life's vocation is frequently nothing out of the ordinary. It may be fulfilled by following our daily occupation. All around us are good deeds that we may <!<?. kind words that we may f distribute, even to bestow only a smile, will often brighten a lonely rife. Some, of course, may have a vocation for the higher life, but for ordinary people a vocation is nothing new, strange or staitling. It is field of kindly deeds lying all around us, 1 1 r?i 11 t-i vjt<c*c Viic rvr\r ana jlctpp} l"c ?>iiw ^uihiuivi tion well. A wide-spreading, hopeful disposition is your only true umbrella in this vale of tears.?Ex. ClrAA^-n . Afinivpfsafv of the Pythian Order. The movement for an grind Order-wide commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Pythian Knighthood is meeting with universal favor throughout the Order, and every day brings word that the suggestion is timely and that the year 1914 should witness the most notable series of appropriate exercises and entertainments ever credited to any fraternal society. This early agitation will serve to arouse the masses, and from it will spring many suggestions as to what form of commemoration should he undertaken. It will he conceded that some general plan should ni-lrtnto/l it Ipict tnr rm.<> [ entrnl iilhilfe. under the auspices of the Supreme Lodge, and also that the Order at large, by and through the subordinate lodges, should arrange such exercises of a local character as shall make February 19, 1914. the greatest fraternal red-letter day ev:r known in this or any other country. We are pleased to " ^1-- r_n?: 1 ?_?^ can auenuon 10 xne iunuwiug cnuuicements and suggestions: Judge M. H Bonham, S. R., South Carolina : "I am much impressed with your suggestion that the Golden Anniversary of the Knights of Pythias be made a memorable occasion by its proper observance, February 19. 1914. It seems to me that Washington would be the proper place for this celebration, since it was there that the Order had its birth. The next convention of the Supreme Lodge should take steps necessary rmnsr ohcpruanrp nt thi!s interest IU1 Lii v y x K/y\, i vw^vi ? ? ing occasion." Clem V. Hoke, G. C., Ohio: '*1 .like your 1914 jubilee plan. I mention it in my report to the Grand Lodge, which will convene in Hamilton on June 13. I wish you could arrange to be with us on that occasion and boom the idea. We ought to make our Golden Jubilee a great event"' William G. Edens, S. R, Illinois: i-*. -r ?i * 1 am in receipt: 01 your :uci<uuic duuui the condition of the Order and the possibility of a Golden Anniversity celebration. I have referred it all to .ny friend Henry Barrett Chamberlin. managing editor of the Record-Herald, with request to give it to their fraternal editor, and if possible make a story out of it. I think it is a good plan. to begin early agitation of ihe million mark jubilee matter." True to his word, Brother Edens secured for this project an exie.uled mention in the Chicago Record-Hera I'.1 oi Sun-lay, April 23, the fraternal editor prefacing the story with the following editorial reference : "One of the greatest events in the history of fraternal organizations is contemplated by the Order of Knights of Pythias, which hopes to make the year IQ14 a jubilee year in commemoration of the first half century of the existence of Pythian Knighthood. Men known throughout the Order have expressed approval of the project, and an energetic campaign in favor of such a celebration is being conducted | through the Pythian press."' Upon occasion of the Pythian District Convention, held at Benton, Illinois, May 9, Supreme Representative Edens was present and delivered an lddresb in which he referred to the Golden Anniversary project at considerable length. His remarks in this connection have been reported to the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, as follows: "Supreme Representative William Grant Edens spoke of the possibilities of the Golden Anniversary commemoration and the effort to boost our membership in this Domain, and suggested the possibility of our inviting the next Supreme Lodge convention to come to Chicago, this during the jubilee year, and expressed the opinion that there was i possibility of arousing the interest of our subordinate lodges, both in Chicago and down State, to some great spectacular demonstration." Supreme Representative Bernard Murphy. editor of the Vinton Eagle, Vinton, Iowa, writes the Supreme Keepei of Records and Seal a very interesting letter on this subject, in which he speaks in high praise of the undertaking. Eliminating his * * r -11 personal references, we quote as ionows from his letter: "I have received your circular letter in reference to the Golden Anniversary of Pythian Knighthood, and assure yon it strikes a warm spot in my heart. The success of it depends largely upon the favorable conditions under which it might he started. I am glad that the matter has been started and hope that it may be brought to a successful conclusion. With 'in Order .as strong numerically and financially as ours, there should !>e no trouble. Such a celebration as outlined in your circular letter should stir Pythiafi blood fr m one end of the country to the other." t When I Am Dead. When I am dead, if man -;an <ay "He helped the world upon its way, With all his faults of word or deed Mankind did have some little need Of what he gave"?then in my grave Xo greater honor shall I crave. Jf thev can sav?if they but can? "He did his best, he played the man, His ways were straight; his soul was'clean; He loved his fellowmen, and tried To help them"?I'll be satisfied. But when I'm gone, if even one Can weep because my life is done And feel the world if getting bare Because I am no longer there; Call me a knave, my life misspend? No matter, I shall be content. ?J. C. IV., in Westminister Gazette. There are so many jewels that may be worn day and night; so many gem? that are always and only your own, that you need not grieve for those that show their brightness only by clay. There Is the jewel of Consideration, that you may wear just over your heart; that is the moonstone of Hope, that may glitter over your brow, filling your eyes with brightness; there is that brilliant stone of Sympathy, the emerald, that makes you put out your right hand of help, and there is the beaul"ir*?jl one of Loving Kindness, that makes the left hand help the right. But. kbove all, overshadow ing all. pinning clown your tresses is the diamond of true Love?love which endureth all, suffereth all, hopeth all Are not these better than jewels dug out of the earth? For, indeed, these jewels come from the heavens above.?Selected. It is the right, privilege and duty of the lodge to watch over the conduct of its members in the lodge and out of it, to r 11 _ .1 ii t. ^1. !a1. ionow inem xnrougn tneir intercourse wnn the outside world and note their actions at all times. Members of the lodge would do well to bear this in mind. % The First Pythian Temple. The first Pythian Temple ever erected in the world by Pythians, for Pythian purposes, waS builded in the city of Fort Worth by Red Cross Lodge No. 14 and Queen City Lodge No. 21. The corner stone of this building was laid with ap propriate ceremonies in 1881 by Justus Henry Rathbone, founder of the Order. As the march of progress that converted Fort Worth from a town to a city, the Pythians of that goodly city; in -keeping with the spirit of the times, tore doVn the building, only to rebuild it on a more magnificent scale, and it stands today the most beautiful and costly Pythian Castle Hall in the Southwest, ^he corner stone of this second building was laid in iqoi by Grand Chancellor Swink, and was dedicated for Pythian purposes in May, 1902, by Grand Chancellor Bonner, and it stands today a monument tn the enthusiasm of thie Fort Worth brethren and^is regarded as the Mecca of Pythianism in Texas.?Banner Knight. _____________ Don't Knock. Put the hammer in the locker, Hide the sounding board likewise, Any one can be a knocker, v <. Any one can criticise. Cultivate a manner winning, _ 1 /"v' ? ^ ?*/%?'? ^ O r ?VI4 t A ? iikj it uui id y\Ji I inv.^ ryj And seems awkward in the beginning, . Be a booster for a while. Let the blacksmith do the pounding, That's the one that draws his pay, You don't get a cent for hounding Saint and sinner night and day. Just foi> solid satisfaction . Dron a kind word in the slo: And I'll warrant you'll get action For your effort on the spot. y f / \ Kindness every time beats knocking, Mirth is better than a frown. Do not waste your time in picking i Flaws with brothers who arc down. And it isn't so distressing, , If you give a little boost To the man the fates are pressing, When the chicks come home to roost. Yes. the old world would be brighter. If you'd kindle friendship's flame And thus make the troubles lighter Of the man against the game. Send your grouch on a vacation, Give your grumbling tones a shake, And with grim determination Throw your hammer in the lake. ?Pythian Journal. *The Making of a Happy Hunting Ground." If all who hate would love us, and all our loves were true The stars that shine above us would brighten in the blue, If cruel words were kisses and every scowl a smile, A better world than this is, would hardly be worth while. i If wampum belts would untighten to meet a brother's need. The load we bear would lighten above the grave of greed. If those who whine would whistle, and those who languish laugh; The rose would rout the thistle and the grain out run the chaft. If hearts were only jolly, if grievings were i forgot, And tears and melancholy where things that now are not, Then love would kneel to duty and all the . world would seem A bridal bower of beauty a dream within a dream. If men would cease to worry and women cease to sitfh ~ ?? ? ? o And all be glad to bury whatever had to die,* If neighbor spoke to neighbor as love demands of all, The rust would eat the saber, the spear stay on the wall. Then every day would glisten and every eye would shine; And the Great Spirit would stop to listen, and life would be divine. There is no room for sadness when we see a cheery smile; It always has the same (rood look?it's never out of style. It nerves us on to try again when failure makes us blue, 'The dimples of encouragement are good for me and you; It pays a higher interest, for it is merely lent? It's worth a million dollars and doesn't cost a cent. ' If You Have a Friend Worth Loving If you have a friend worth loving, Love him. Yes, and let him know That you love him, ere life's evening ' Tinge his brow with sunset glow. Why should good words ne'er be said. Of a friend?till he is dead? ( If you hear a song that thrills you, Sung by any child of song, i t> x i_x Ai rraise n. uo noi ict uie mii^ci Wait deserved praises long. Why should one who thrills your heart Lack the joy you may impart? If you hear a prayer that moves you By its humble, pleading tone, Join it. Do not left the seeker Bow before its God alone. Why should not your brother share The strength of "two or three" in prayer? If you see the hot tears falling From a brother's weeping eyes, Share them. And by kindly sharing Own our kinship in the skies. Why should anyone be glad When a brother's heart is sad? 1 If a silvery laugh goes rippling Through the sunshine on his face, 1 Share it. Tis the wise man's saying? For both grief and joy a place. There's health and goodness in the mirth In which an honest laugh has birth. I i If your work is made more easy By a friendly, helping hand, Say so. Speak out brave and truly Ere the darkness veil the land. Should a brother workman dear T' Falter for a word of cheer?. I^H , .. i ;jtti!j(Wn AW imMBS Scatter thus your seeds of kindness j All enriching as you go? ' Leave them. Trust the Harvest-Giver; He will make each seed to grow. So, until the happy end, 1 Your life shall never lack a friend. ?Selected. / 5 ' i The Old-Fashioned Garden I want the old-time garden, The dear sweet-scented flowers. With yellow bees a buzzin* iV Through all the peaceful hours. r {; i | The gate that hung a bit awry ' ^ : J For little feet a-swingjn\ / ^ a i The sod beneath the lilac bush " - g With early violets springin*. * It j ; Low pinks and boundin' beetles. '' ' An' marigolds in rows, Wee snowy, sweet, alyssum, . An' dainty button rose. ? White phlox like girls in weddin' clothes, d Fed poppies swayin' light. _ And perky, gay snap-dragons 1T "'j . ' In velvet coats bedight ' * . jj j The Very names are music, t-r ^ Like horns blown in dreams, They're swayin' now before my eyei Till each a presence seems. - . . If God cives me no srarden In answer to my prayer, But just keeps me a-awaitin* Till I get over there. ^ The first thing I will ask for? ! An' keep on asking, too? J Will be an old-time garden All shinin' with the dew. i An' hu^min' birds and butterflies. An' I among 'em kneelin'; g 'Twould even give to heaven, I think,' j A kind o' homey feelin'. ?Harper's Weekly. a . J >-? -.V -.T?'t&W