Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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For this scholarship the applicant must have a letter from the Board of Public Welfare saying that she is unable to pay tuition. Please give publicity to all these vacant scholarships. ’ “Cordially yours ‘♦Mrs. Peter C. Brunson, “Com. on Education, “S. C. DiV., U. D. C., “Orangeburg, S. C.” The members present were: Mes- dames J. F. Jacobs, W. D. Copeland, T. D. Copeland, H. D. Rantin, 'T. J. Blalock, W. M. McMillan, J. M. Pitts, A. B. Blakely, C. P. Robinson, Lula Burdette, W. H. Shands, J. Will Dillard and Miss Arva Henry: MRS. LITTLE ENTERTAINS MOTHERS CLUB* On Thursday afternoon a very en joyable. meeting of the Mothers Club was held with Mrs. John little. The Year Book committee, composed of Mesdames H. M. Young, H. E. Stur geon, A* V. Martin and Bothwell Gra ham, have selected for the year’s study, eleven foreign countries. The studies promise to prove both inter esting and instructive, and France was the country studed at the last meeting. “Travel makes all men country men, makes people noblemen and kings, every man tasting of liberty and dominion.” Roll call, “A .Famous French Sol dier.” National : air, “La Marseillaise,” Mrs. J. Will Dillard. Pfcper, “A Week Spent in France,” Mrs. L. B. Dillard. ‘(Reading, “The Battle of Waterloo,” , by Hugo, Mrs. A. V. Martin. 1 Mrs. Little served an attractive the three occasions, and those who assisted the hostesses were: Mes dames 0. T. La wing and Ed Little, Misses Robbie Adair, Annie B. Adair, Elisabeth Tribble, Louise Adair, Nan nie Young Tribble and Beth Blakely. A. Moor- LAURENS WEDDINGS OF INTEREST Laurens, June 8,—Simple ele gance marked the wedding of Miss Lula Dial, daughter of Dr. W. H. Dial of Laurens, and Dr. John Har vey Nicholson of Statesville, N. C., a social event of cordial interest that 'took place Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the Dial Home, West Main Street. '* -*'•••- Preceded by two little flower girls, ^ Evelyn Roper and Catherine Hieys, tiie -bri^ nBntered the ^ewmonYl room on the arm of her father and by him was given in marriage. The bridegroom came in with his best man. Dr. C. T. Sherrill of States ville, and the impressive ceremony* was said by the Rev. F. P. Kilgo, pastor of the. First jfwthodiKt church. The wedding music was by Miss Hattie Gray, aftd*tw£ songs by Mrs. Robert H. Roper came first on the wedding program. Following the ceredtony a redi tion was given in honor of the oc casion, and during the period of a large number of friends called at the Dial home. Refreshments were served, several committees of women being in charge of this part of the program. Announcement is made here of the marriage last Saturday of Miss Buelah Balle of Laurens, and''Mr. B. Simmons Pinson of Cross Hill. The marriage took place in Green ville, and Mr. and Mrs. Pinson are spending some time at Lake Juna- luska, North Carolina. The bride groom is principal of the Mount- ville high school and the bride has been teaching in the same school the past year. j 'fciil"'4*. The June meeting of the Commer cial Club was held Tuesday evening in the club rooms. An elegant dinner was served by the U.. D. C. chapter and enjoyable music was rendered by the Smith orchestra. Hie board of directors recommend ed the election of Prof. J. H. Wither spoon as president of the club for the ensuing year, and W. A. Moorhead as vice-president Mr. Witherspoon and Mr. Moorhead were unanimously elected and made brief talks, express ing their desire to carry on the work as efficiently as possible for the year. W. P. Jacobs, chairman of the com mittee on entertainment for the Boy Scout encampment, reported that it would begin Thursday and that a gen eral field day in Clinton would be held next Tuesday, June 17th. Citi zens of the town were requested to furnish cars to transport the boys from the city to their camping head- r-i-j __j th« quests nresent can return but one of two ver- upon, the persons dancing, and is a ... n •, m t nr diets, find the vounir reliirious fanatic matter of preference only. (4) At the were: Mesdames P. S. Bailey, T. L. W. Bailey, J. W. Dillard, L. B. Dillard, G. H. Ellis, B. Graham, J. H. Hun ter, R. E. Jones, A. V. Martin, H. E. Sturgeon, W. H. Simpson, H. M. Young, Alta Smathers, and Sam Kern. o * IN HONOR OF MISS PHILLIPS On Tuesday afternoon Miss Emily Phillips, bride elect, was guest of honor at a lovely bridge party given by Miss Elizabeth Young. Six tables were arranged for the games and those present were: Misses Emily Phillips, Maude Ellis, Martha Phil lips, Mellennee Thornley, Elizabeth Douglas, Emmie Young, B. and Nan Copeland, Corinne Bailey, Mercer Vance, CoUette Griffin, Annie B. Adair, Nannelle Blalock, Annie E. Hatton, Emmie Pitts, Ada Holmes Davis, Frances Witherspoon, Sara Hunter, Frances O’Daniel, Elizabeth Tribble, Martha Branch, Ayliffe Robinson, Margaret Copeland and Se lina Cosby. - In a' startnng manner the door bell was rung and Miss Emily Phil lips was summoned. There to greet her was an enormous package filled With beautiful gifts 'from these friends. Miss Phillips, quite touched by their kindness, graciously thank ed them. Miss Elizabeth Young as sisted by her mother, Mrs. Jack H. Young, Mrs. R. E. Jones, H. A. Cope land, J. D. Cosby, and George Young, served an attractive salad course. Throughout the afternoon a refresh ing fruit punch was served. — o MESDAMES DON KlNARD ENTElflfXlN ..Three lovely parties of the past week were given by Mesdames Hugh Poiin*n and Pat Kinard. On Thurs- swd Friday about one hundred twenty-five friends enjoyed ti»e sstism' . adorned with cut flowers and gb attractive salad course with iced tr~jaras served. Rook was played on ,, ■ vft* (11,: $ V i-'i, 1 ' INSANITY PLEA FOR M’DOWELL Case. Unusual Angles In Florida Jury Must Decide Clearwater, Fla., June 9—Fate of Frank McDowell, confessed boy mur derer of his own parents in February at St. Petersburg, Fla., on trial here today, has resolved itself into one of the most usual circumstances on record in Florida courts. The defense is basing-its plea entirely upon tem- ly up to the jury to determine this fact. In reaching such a decision the The matter of improvements on the Seaboard and C. N. & L. railway properties in the city was reported upon and resolutions forwarded the proper authorities asking for a de velopment of the present unimproved property. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., the newly nomi nated mayor of Clinton, was introduc ed and made a short talk expressing through the club his appreciation of the splendid vote given him in Tues day’s primary and pledging his ef forts to gve the city a progressive and efficient administraton. He asked the hearty co-operation of the mem bers of the club and other citizens of Clinton in making his administration a successful one. During the evening several visit ors were announced as present with several of the members. ETIQUETTE •By MISS.FLO Dear Miss Flo:—When a gentleman asks a lady to dance, and the lady does not wish to dance, what should she say? (2) If she wishes to dance, what reply would be most proper? (8) While dancing is it polite to talk of affairs that he is not familiar with? such as personal affairs, different damce halls, how they appeal to one, etc? (4) When the dance is over, what should the young lady say*to the gentleman as he escorts her across the floor? (5) If a gentleman asks a lady at a dance if he may see her home, what style of reply should be given* BETTY. * t * * r (1) If the lady does not wish to dance, she should say, “I don’t be lieve that I care to dance.” The gen tleman will understand. (2) If she does wish to dance she may accept with a smile. (3) It depends entirely diets, find the young religious fanatic! matter of preference only guilty bf murder in the first degree | en( l a dance a gentleman says to or free him of the specific charge of, the lady, “That was delightful, 'murdering his mother, the count upon Thanks very much.” and if she wishes which he is now being held. There has been only one other case in Florida, according to available rec ords here, wherein a jury has been called upon to determine the sanity of . prisoner cRsrged with murder him th ‘“ »>" ha * oth ‘ r she may say that she also enjoyed the dance. (5)If she wants the gentle man to escort her home she may ac cept with a murmur of thanks. If she does not wish his escort she may tell and thereby determined the guilt of the prisoner. The cast of Lena Clark, who was tried for murder at Orlando, Florida, several years ago, involved identical principles. Ordinarily the sanity of a prisoner is determined in Florida by a committee of two doctors ami a layman. In the event the pris oner is found insane it becomes man datory upon the court to commiit to an insane asyluip. On the' other hand wherein the prisoner is found sane by a committee a trial automatically follows. Rapid progress was made in the trial today. The jury was complete a few minutes after%8 o’clock and by . 6:10 the state had presented all its .wit nesses and rested after producing iive out of 16 that had been summoned. John H. Trotter, chief of SL Peters burg’s detective force, who investiga ted the case and obtained the confes sion from McDowell; N. R. Wilkerson, notary public, who wrote and witness- eded the document; A. T. Cooper and W. A. Stone, neighbors of the Mc Dowell family, and R. G. Payne, an insurance agent, were the witnesses offered by the state. The confesson made by McDowell and the heart- shaped note found between the bodies of his parents' and on which was writ ten the message about “the command from' Jhe Holy Ghost to expiate” his crime of “blasphemy against the Holy Ghost” were also placed in evidence. Defense counsel made strong objec tion to admission of the confession hut was overruled by the court Coun sel for the defense interposed several Objections to testimony of the St Petersburg insurance agent, who had joint offices with the elder McDowell a* reel estate dealer, whence took the \ •'»; • V‘- i,; •' •• * '.. i j r i-iv sTl . &C' fM J -..A * 51 «• * S • **■" • ‘V • • "*> Al-’i c L ments. Dear Miss Flo:—Should asparagus be eaten with the fingers Of with a fork ? (2) At the conclusion of a meal should the chair be placed back into place ? Thank you. I. D. * * * AsparaguS^may be eaten jvith the fingers or’with a fork. (2) If one is dining informally at a friend’s house where such is the rule, the chair should be pushed back into place. Otherwise it is not done. Dear Miss Flo:—When making a formal call, should a lady remove her wraps ? (2) When invited to a christ ening, is it proper to present the mothey with a gift for the infant? A. L. * • • (1) The laly should not remove her veil, gloves or light wrap. If it is raining, she may remove her top coat before entering the drawing room. (2) When one is invited to a christt ening, the mother should always be presented with a gift for the infant. stand to tell abouk a policy written V def< on the life *bf the defendant’s father and was sustained by the court’s rul ing barring the statements as to the amount. Application for the policy, it .was brought out, was written by Frank McDowell, acting as a sub- agent, who would have received 45 per cent of the first premium of about |250 had the matter been carried to a- conclusion in the usual way. Mrs: McDowell was named! aa beneficiary, it was further developed, and in th event of her death, the insurance was to go to the administratorst assigns or heirs. — r FOOTWEAR < FOR WOMEN, MISSES AND CHILDREN POPULARLY PRICED Step by Step, Adair-Sumerel’s Shoes Prove Their Greater Comfort and Longer Wear. jb- • As comfortable as they are substantial. Smartly styled for women, misses and children for every foot wear need. A little more in style, comfort and dura- Witty. UMUmmahi ■ New White Kid and Patent Leather FOOTWEAR $4.95 Four beautiful styles—a remarkable lot . Grover’s Comfort Oxfords—known for their fit and fine wearing quality, pair— $6.50 \ J* ' 35c WHITE CHAIN UGHTNING POLISH 25c * \ Chain Lightning Polish—the kind that makes Kid Shoes look like new, so easily put on; this is the 35c size we are offering at 25c a box (limit one to ^custom er) this week only. GOLD STRIPE SILK HOSE—$2.00 < “Silk Stockings That Wear” SPECIAL THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Dress Linen, Yard 75c For the rest of the week we shall sell our $1.00 quality Dress Linen in an attractive array of colors for, yard— 75c THE LADIES STORE _ , PHONE 23 r.m I