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AXMAL KEPOKT Of Trustees of School District No. 1 To the Citizens of Newberry, July 25th, 1913. It is safe to say that in no period of American history has the education of the young received as much attention as it is today. Xot everything that is being crowded into our schools is for the best and neither is all the criticism of the older school just. It is a fact, however, that in the educational world there is unrest and a nervous eagerness for more light. If tie termendous energy that is now tnrnofl Innca pan ho POntmlled VViJy t (.UI uvu iWWV Vb4U wv -WW and directed toward sane and safe methods of education, ignorance, the great enemy of all republican forras of government, will soon be banished ?rom our country. It is impossible that our State should exist in the sisterhood of American States, and be dead to this great educational movement. On the contrary, however, it is safe to assume that while we cannot claim ?o be leaders along this new movement, we are contributing our share toward these new and progressive plans for the betterment of our children and for the general uplifting of the masses. If this influence is at work in the State, and it would be difficult to successfully deny it, then what snail we say oi our own community as a part of the State? Certainly we have not been dead to the progress round about us. Our schools have made marvelous advancement during the past three years. The enrollment has increased from a thousand to over twelve hundred. Three years ago our gra- j duating class numbered four. This i year over twenty were graduated j 'fmm fho Viip-h sr?hr>nl ami flhrmf thfi ! A i V -4-4-4. ^.4.4 V - V ^ ^ - ? same number last year. The high school course of study has been raised from eight standard units to about fifteen. The schools are divided into Primary, Grammar and High school departments. All departments are kept distinctly apart and yel a part of tie whole school system. Gaps and difficulties in the way of children bemg successfully transferred from the Grammar schools to the High school have been reduced to a minimum. Newer and better books b*ve been gradually substituted for the order books that were not giving the best results. Xo frictijn and very little criticism have been manifested. The schools are growing and new plans and new bases of operations have to be constantly found to keep up with our growing needs. Wha\ . . was good for the schools in tne years that have gone are Dot necessarily best for them now. If we are to keep abreast of this splendid progress along educational lines we must be willing to give earnest thought to the great questions of education, and when our study leads us to the conclusion that funds as well as study are needed we must be willing to sup ply the financial needs of the schools. One mil} additional levy was asked for by the board for the purpose of making needed repairs and improvements in the school property and we are deeply grateful to the citizens of our city for making it possible for us to secure this money. We appreciate very much the gift of the splendid piano and beautiful pictures to our High school. We are enthusiastic over the preeent outlook of the schools, and we do not believe the good educational loving people of Newberry will ever desert the schools when their help is asked for, or that they will do other than try to make still brighter the alreadv snlendid Drosnects we confidently believe faces our graded schools. There have been several changes made in the teaching forces of the schools. Prof. Henry Lee Dean, who has given splendid services the past three years as superintendent of the schools, leaves us. Prof. Ernest Anderson, of North Augusta, assumes the duties cf superintendent. Prof. Anrfprcr.n tn lis vprv hie'hlv TP V?V,A VVi.1 ? ~ ^ w J -O %- - ? commended. He flis ail enthuiastic i school man and has made a splendid success of his work in North Aug ;c> ta Prof Werts who has been pr:n:ipal of the high school is succeeded b> Prof. J. h. O'Neal Hollo way. Pre?. Hollowly is a resident of our city and n&s done educational work here for a number of years, and is therefore w.ll known to our people. We have a splendid teaching force throughout the schools, some of the .*ery best teachers in the State. The board has acted conscientiously in all its work, and we appeal to the r--* 3_ il 1 1 _ A _ 1 J _ -u_l_ menus 01 uie scuuois 10 icnu a neiping hand, and all work toother f?i the good of the schools and for the town. We aie planning some new features and greater work in the near future and hope to have the hearty co-operation of every citizen. Community interest is stronger today than ever before I ; and we must hasten on to the day i when the man who kicks and knocks his town, his schools or any other organization that is for the uplift of the citizens, he shall kick and knock alone. "We do not mean by this that t ? i. ^ > x ^ ; iiunesi uaitJienct: ui uyiinuiia ui iau criticism 6hall not be made at any time. And the board stands ready to listen to any fair criticism and seeks for counsel and advice from those who have constructive ideas and opinions to offer. We want to work and pull together, and we invite all interested parties to consult us freely, and we pledge ourselves in advance to show the utmost courtesy and consideration :o those who have any need or desire to consult us. For more particular information we submit the follov:ing statistics: Enrollment by Grades. White. Boys Girls Total. ;lst grade 75 79 154 \ 2nd grade 50 50 100 3rd grade 40 30 70 4th grade 40 50 90 5th grade 36 39 75 |6th grade 25 25 50 7th grade 33 42 75 High School 1st year 19 67 86 2nd year 16 50 66 3rd year 13 28 41 >"eg:ro. 1st grade 58 88 146 * ? r\r\ 4 zna graae zo zv o* 3rd grade 20 22 42 4th grade 30 33 63 5th grade 20 22 42 6th grade IS 19 37 7th grade 18 18 36 Total enrollment 1227 Financial Report. Receipts. Cash balance on hand July 1st. 1912 $ 70.00 roll tax odjl.uu Three mill constitutional tax 2,860.00 Dog tax 50.00 State and extension fund ... 100.00 Special 4 mill tax 8,734.97 Tuition and other sources.. 1,040.58 Accumulated taxes 440.00 Received for piano private 1 sources 270.00 : Received for pictures, pri- 1 vate sources 165.40 ] /%* a nni a ? JL-i,t30JL.?? ?) i Expenditures. 1 Teachers' salaries, including superintendent $12,499.00 1 Janitors' salaries 5S5.00 1 Excursioi ?TC Pnlnmlii Aceoui Conference for A 1 August Din an VL Southern The Southern Railway will sell vei ets to Columbia, vS. C., on account o: be on sale August 5th, 6th and 7th, 1 following rates will apply: Charleston Chester Newberry Abbeville Greenwood Rock Hill Grehnyille Spartanburg Proportionately low rates from all mation opply local agent or address S. H. McLean, D P A, Columbia, S, SOUTHERN BAILWA1. Schednles Effectire June 2nd, 1918. Arrivals and Departures Jfewberry, S. C. (N. B.?These schedule figures are shown as Information only and are not guaranteed.) S: 52 a. m. No. 15, daily from Co lumbia to Greenville, Fuliman deeping car between Charleston t 11:38 a. m.?No. 18, dail, from Green- & vllle to Columbia. Arrive! Colum- H bia 1:95 p. m., Augusta 8:115 p. m. I Fuel 488.0.") Repairs on school property 98.30 Piano 270.00 Pictures for high school 165.40 Supplies 126.00 Insurance 142.20 Opera house rent 10.00 $14,381.95 Statement of receipts and disbursements as treasurer of Newberry graded schools from February 6th, 1913, to July 24, 1913. | Receipts. Dr. Van Smith $ 21.36 H. L. Dean 1,125.00 5 1 14fi Disbursements. 4-18 J. M. Davis $ 18.60 5-23 W. A. McSwain 1.10 5-30 Jno. L. Epps, treas ... 915.58 6-2 Jno. L. Epps, treas. .. . 125.00 6-14 H. B. Wells 21.25 6-25 Jno. A. Lindsay 1.50 6-25 Jno. Swittenburg ... . 1.50 6-25 Jas. M. Bowers 1.50 6-25 Mrs. Hubbard 2.25 6-28 Observer Co 8.25 7-5 E. H. Aull Co 25.75 Amt. on hand cash 24.OS $ 1,146.36 Respectfully submitted, J. M. Davis, TV. S. Langford, L. W. Floyd, W. A. McSwain, W. G. Mayes, Board of Trustees. LavenderOIcCutcheon. Gaffney News, 24th. Brilliant is the only word which can suitably be applied to the wedding of -Miss Cornelia Lavender of this city to Mr. Thomas Engnsn mcluicheon of Bishopville. The ceremony which united this popular young couple for life was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lavender on Rutledge Avenue, by the Rev. Dr. J. S. Dill the bride's pastor. The elegant and commodious home was beautifully decorated with suitable floral arrangements, and was made the scene of an enjoyable reception after the ceremony. The bride is one of Gaffney's most beautiful and popular young women, and the groom is a successful young business man of Bishopville. The wedding which was announced :wo weeks ago was largely attended by friends from all parts of the State. n Rates )? ia, S. C. it of Common Good d 7 th, 1913 Railway. ry low round triy excursion tick5 the above meeting. Tickets will with final limit yugust 9th. The ^ $4-10 2.15 ( I 55 t 3,20 i 2.70 1 2.75 . 3.60 3.05 k other points. For further infnr- ? ? L. D. Robinson, G P & T A, or } . c. < ( Charleston 8:15 p. m. i 2:52 p. m.?No. 17, daily, from Columbia to GreenYille. 8:57 p. m.?No. 16, daily, from Greenville to Columbia. Pullman tleeping car Greenville to Charleston. : Arrives Charleston 8:15 a. m. Ar- \ rive Savannah 4:15 a. m. Jack- ? sonville 8:30 a. m. t Four further Information call o? icket &f;entg, or E. H. Coapman, V. P. b G. M., Washington, D. C.; W. E. icGee, A. S. P. A., Columbia or S. I. McLeain, D. P. A., Columbia. The Nei Capital S "T^Jie Banl TM.?.n Pux? IN the d needs i i? busmess-13 best ways Make you or month! of your bi bank. Cs ^L^OU wil IJL NOW Health and ? one always. "I <$> 3> 3> BARBECUE NOTICES. <S> <$> <S> <$><$><$><$><$><$><?<?<$><$><$><$><$><$><$<$><? I will give a first class barbecue at my residence at the late J. A. Cromer's home place, 011 Saturday, August \ 9. Dinner 35 and 45 cents. Enjoy-) ment for young people guaranteed. J J. A. Felker. . We will give a barbecue at Fork School, on August 8th. We invite everybody to be present H. F. Counts, We, the undersigned, will give a first-class barbecue at Pomaria Friday, July 25. S-everal interesting speeches will be made during the lay. The public is cordially invited md a pleasant day promised to all vho attend. Dinner 40 and 50 cents. George Richardson, Walter Richardson, j I will give a first-class Barbecio at Sligh's, S. C., on Jly 25th. I will ' serve dinner at 11 o'clock and also ;el! meat. There will be special ar* rangemnts made for ladies. Come me, come all and spend a pleasant lay and enjoy a good dinner in the )eauMfu! grove. It will be cooked )y one of the best cooks in the county, ?. B. Ellisor. J. S. Watts. TEACHER WASTED. cv>~ rn?nn Aradp-mv. Term five! r ui uuiv** ? ?? _ nonths. Salary $40. Election will De held on the first Saturday ~of~Au- ; just. Applications Inav be filed with :Ither of the undersigned. C. L. "Wilson, Pro'sperity, RTF. D. ' J. C. Kinard, D. W. BuTahrdt, Jfewberry, R. F. D. 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Effective April 27,1913. (Subject to Change without Notice.) >'ot Guaranteed. No. 4 Lv. Columbia 5.50 a. ak | no. is l/v. uoiumDia s.uu p. m. I No. 2 Ly. Columbia 6.35 p. nx. No. 36 Lv. Columbia 7.45 p. m. SonthbonncL No. 19 L^. Columbia 7.00 a. m* No. 1 Ly. Columbia 12.10 p. nu No. 21 Ly. Columbia 5.00 p. 3X No. 3 Ly. Columbia 12.20 a. m. Trains 1 and 2, Florida-Cuba Special. Trains 3 and 4. Seaboard Fast Mail. Trains 18 and 36, Hamlet local. Trains 19 and 21 Savannah local. Ticket Office 1225 Main St Phone 574. C. E. Boisseau, Jr., City Ticket Agts., Columbia S. C. J. S. Etchberger, ' Trav. Pass. Agent. C. W. Small, Dir. Pass. Agt. Savannah, Ga.?Adv. No. 666 This it s prescription prepared especially for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. Five or six dotes will break amy case, and ? - < -I . >t D ? 111 u uuccn men u iodic uic reel wiu uui return. It acts on the liver better than Cslomel and doei not gripe or sicken. 25c TO ALL WHOM IT MAT CONCERN. Please take notice that I, Florence T. Lane, claim right of dower in lands of James Jefferson Lane adjoining the town of Newberry, S. C., recently sold * by mortgage foreclosure proceedings, and bought in by the National Bank of Newberry, S. C. 7-4-4t-f. Florence T. Lane. Men must work and women must Tveep, but the "women seem to get more pleasure out of their end of the job. r ??' It may be easier for an actor to forget that he has an audience than that he hasn't one.