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FORTY YftAR8 AS SHKRIPF John I*. Hunter Han Served I*ancaMter County Long While IU. B. Hicklin in (Jreenvillc News) 5 * Rock Hiu, Kob, 21.?"IH'spite all of the widespread and deep-seated r?. m\0h against the prohibition lftW evidenced in South Carolina as in other states, 1 consider the Volstead act the greatest piece of legislation ever enacted by the United States", declares Sheriff John P. Hunter, for forty years chief of the law cnfoi ce ment' unit of Lancaster county and dean of South Carolina sheriff*. Ah a proof positive of his tions, Sheriff Hunter points to n cords showing that crime is on the decrease in Lancaster county since the coming of prohibition days, The jail register was blank during last Christmas holidays and the county bastHc without lodgers for the first time in forty years. Por tions of the county that were some years ago notorious for open law violation aro today prosperous set tlements built around imposing churches and schools. Sheriff Hun ter attributes this change largely to the absence of John Barley Corn. Horn in Lancaster county October H, 1855, Mr. Hunter became sheriff in 1880, a youth of only 'J5 years of age, succeeding his father. Before election he bad senled as ti con stable for two magistrates beginning at the age of 18 years and then be came deputy sheriff under his fa ther. As a peace officer in these several capacities it is said without dispute that he has to his credit more arrests than any other officer in South Carolina. Sheriff Hunter has never made an illegal arrest and has never had to shoot a man. Yet, never has he failed to make an ar rest where duty called, his friends who know him best say, and record^ show. In 1804 Sheriff Hunter resigned to become United States marshal for the eastern district of South Caro lina when appointed by President (Jrover Cleveland. He then made his headquarters in Charleston. When his term expired in 1HU8 he returned to Lancaster and farmed until in 11K)0 when his friends announced him for .sheriff and he was again clecte.l by an overwhelming majority. .Since that time he has been regularly re elected to succeed himself and likfly will continue in office as long as he is physically able to take active charge of the duties carried with the trust. ? Sheriff Hunter's success in law enforcement, especially enforcement of the prohibition law, is a simple secret and yet embodies thi* ground work of success in all undertakings. Laying aside chances for spectacular single-handed achievements lie first enlists the co-operation of the peo ple of his county. He makes his approach with all of the skill and discretion that his determined person ality affords and enforces the law without fear or favor. Those who disrespect law know this and take no chances. Too, Sheriff Hunter believes that to enforce law hi- must himself keep all laws. He not only adhere* strffct !y to the law but insists upon other officers of hi^ unit doititf so. His friends assign this reason as one ex plaining why he is held in such hitfh respect and esteem by hi.- fellow of ficers and is tfiven -Uch heartv -up- j port by them. So zealou- i- he nfj Jaw-observance even to '.hi < iter that.) he usually arrant?- !"'>? ? > matfi.itrate to accompany him on m:--ion> wi'h blank warranto tha' car. h<- filled ?jt ,11 a i a - e ..f i nirruc!!c\ t" avoid the chart* ? f makmy a v. .n t est. Ha- She: iff Hunt< : ?\c; ki.own fear? Mr say? that hr has. although to look .it thi.- calm, firm man it could r.ot be tfues.-?-d. "I leeollecl many \car- a^'> when I wa.-> M*arch :r.tf fo;- a dc-perat?- vrimina! :n th" '?ast. ; n pa11 of 'he county," Sheriff Hunter be^.w. ;r t?'llin^ (f th?- <veri', I di>vOVer?d .1 a\e ;r which I be-i .i-\"ed m\ mar. wa.i hiding lb--! . ? i 1 mour.tir;: my r.orse an.i draw:r.^ m\ I ,l;,rK .... ! ! 'em before me. V <? ! t.a^K'!. i : through th?- '.ir.r.i ; a hat, ai:: ^ d j from his niter. in th-- wall ??ud -? .!? V my head. 1 fe'.t cold -hivir* :u*. { down my .-pir.e, hu' I pushed <>r. Siid-j r.^ the lantern in front I <;?? *.??? my norrnt a iarjre rattle -nake ! my path, coiled and ready t,. -'.riko. j l^apintf backward I letreaied to t n? mouth of the >haft. Th>-re it wa.?. that I reasoned tha* if I wa- afraid to Search the cave, the fugitive who knew the country better would feel likewise." His reasoning was jrood for after event- proved 'hat 'he hunted man ha i tv * *nV-: ??fujf" t here. Firmness is an. asset. Shen/f Hun ter has capitalized otj this trait and probably his 1 ifr has been spared on two occasions at least on account of it, Oi? on?> inntawea negro bad r?is?<! ?.. BIG SALE CONFIRMKI) Hid ad South Carolina Banker* Brings Abitut DihcuHKiun Newark, N. J., Feb. 24.-* -The sale of 200,000 share* of stock of the ?South ern ("ot ton Oil rompany, held by the yirgiilia-Car fll i aa Chemical company, to Rudolph Hecht and A. O. Geohegan of New Orleans, for $8,875,000 wax .Confirmed by Federal Judge Runyon today upon application of counsel for tin- re<rivers of the chemical com pany. The stock was valued on the books of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical company at Another offer of $0,500,000 for the stock,' received today for attorneys representing Col. Leroy Springs and others precipitated a discussion as to the question of Judge Runyon's with holding confirmation of the previous sales and instituting open bidding foi the stock. Confirmation of the sale of Hecht and (ieogehan was made by the court, the chemical company receivers, it however, upon advice of attorneys for being understood that the terms of* fered by these two buyers were more acceptable to the receivers. Newark, N. J., Feb. 24. Compati tion in bidding for the capital stock of the Southern Cotton Oil companv owned by the Virginia-Carolina 'Chemical company, now in receiver ship, developed today when an offer of $0,500,000 for the. property was placed before Federal Judge Kunyon. * The latest bid made by a grofip of North and South Carolina bankers and business men, including Leroy Springs, John T. Stevens, C. J. Shan non, Jr., and James W. Conway, h $155,000 higher than the first offe,?, which was received from a grouu headed by Rudolph Hecht, president of the Hibernia Bank & Trust com pany of New Orleans. New Orleans, Feb. 24.?Purchase of ?the entire capital stock, 200,000 shares of the Southern Cotton Oil company by R. S. Hecht and A. I>. (leoghegari of New Orleans, repre senting a Southern syndicate, whicv'i was confirmed in federal court at Newark, N. J., today, means that headquarters of the concern will be moved from New York to New Or leans. it was announced tonight in a statement by Mr. Hecht. Stock was purchased for $8,875,000 from the Virginia-Carolina Chemical company, which is in the hands of re ceivers, and Mr. Hecht's statement said that the Southern Cotton Oil company had also been placed in.re ceivers hands because of the chemical company's having been so disposed, but that now the cotton oil company would be entirely divorced from the chemical company and that "when our plans are fully canned out it will be a $20,000,000 concern." The Southern Cotton Oil company, which produces cotton seed oil prod ucts operates SO plants throughout the Southern states. Twins Alive at Ninety-One. < ruti ai Falls, R'. I., Feb. 22.?If thru- are older twins in the world than Mrs. Marie Lemay and Mrs. Lu cie .loyal, then Sheriff John L). Lemay doesn't know where they are, and he stands i?ady t?i back his mother and his aunt again-; the world on that proposition. Mis. Lemay and Mrs. .loyal were were born in St. Michael d'Vamascha, Canada, on duly IS.'J.'l, and were brought :nt?> Rhode Island l\\ their paient - .it t-ai J\ childhood. Mi s. Le may wa> married i:* 1 S.r>*5. Mrs. Joyalj ii: Kach ha* had ten ehildre.i , ' > an.I eacr. :<>*t tive. Roth w??men dec'.an that simplicity j ''i !;vinir ha< 'cngthened their days. ! <i >hot-KUn ;?? his -shoulder and warn <? ! tile officer that if he advanced a :<p he would .shoot. The sheriff was grasping .? pistol in h: s. coal ;>o< kct and cou'.J have fired w ith a triii aim, but he didn't. Instead he sp Ki- p'.ea<ant!\ and without hesi '.?? "ii advar. in*i *tep by step until i d enp for the black's shoulder <>\nrpr-wnr htm. "Put that gun . v. .i I \t.u .ind 1 don't wan; i ? : hat." had 'old the negro. \' anotrnr *.nu ne arrested a a i;mar- whi defied him with a ^ur. afte'. he had seasoned with him :?r i th? r had to overpower him. I nave ii ) ambition to die in hat ? - r'.t.r ii - I care to retain my of f ? '.wnge? than my ape and physi cal '-"nditi^n warrants," Sheriff Hun t? i t.?!d a host of his friends who fj.i'.heied about h.s door after his recent le-election "I am still .t strong. active man. but I am ap pro.iching old age, that period of life where , <>mfort should be sought in restful association with friends and '..vfd one and meditation with Ood. I have tried at all times during my iontf carecr as sheriff of I^ncaster county to do my duty an an officer And a roan, faithfully and impartial ly. I have tlte approval of My own ron+e'rm**- ?n4 I am *ati*fi*d." . FIVK BANDITS CAPTUjRBU Running Gun Fight Re?mltn In All IkinR Wonndrd South Bend, Ind:, Feb. 21.?Alter a wild-went gon battle with police, fivo"?bandit.s who had held up a bank at MilUbuiR, Muh., earlier in thw day were shot down and captured seven miles from New Carlisle, Ind,, this afternoon. The town marshal of New Carlisle, 8tir\o Acklcy, who led in the attack, was shot by the robbers, but not dangerously wounded. The chief of police of South Bend and officer and citizens of New Car lisle, who had formed a posse to hunt for the hold-up men received warn ing that the robbers were driving to ward New Carlisle in a motor car. The posse blocked the road to await them. As the bandits drove up, Ackerly stepped forward. He was greeted by a fusilade of shots from the car. Ackerley fell wounded. Oscar Smith, assistant deputy, emptied his shotgun into the wind shield of the bandits' car. All five men were hit. One was ho badly wounded he could not leave the car. The four others leaped out and fled. Three of them were found latei' in a cow shed. The fourth was discov ered hiding in a straw stack. They Surrendered without resistance. Meantime, the countryside had been stirred by the unprecedented noifce of gun fire and farmers began to gather for the frriy. ,ln the bandits' automobile was found $52,000 in cash and securities they had stolen from the tylillsburg bank. All five men are from Indian apolis, police said. "Million Dollar Wedding." The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Second Presbyterian church (colored), presents "The Mil lion Dollar Wedding", March 5, 1925, at 8:30 o'clock at. the Second Presby terian church on Market street. Ail local and tourist white friends arc cordially invited. Admission t?e of 26 cents for children and 35 cents for adults will be charged.?adv. CITY SCHOOLS HONOR ROLL Those Who Had Good Marks Dur ing Fourth School Month ? First Grade A?Sarah Bissell, Alee Boone, Alma Hunter, Emily Shannon, Emily Sheorn, Lena. Stevenson, Edna J Strak, Lilly Mae Smith, Willy Mae Smith, Helen Tindal, Everett Goodale,, Ernest Blackwell, Robert Shaw, I Ralph Trapp, Jack Halsall. * ? First Grade B?Clyde Brown, Sadie Frietag, Murray Graham, Fleta Hor ton, L. S. Mayer, Bruce McCaskill, Charlie McCaskill, McKain Richard*, The!ma Stokes. Second Grade A?George Brunson, ! Otis Creed, Joseph Gaskin, Jerome Hoffer, Doris Houser, Everette Mont gomery, Roland Moore, Billy Moseley, Katherine Brayshaw, Caroline Brit ton, Charlotte Brown, Mary Bouvia, Charlotte DuBose, Eleanor Hopkins, Dona Mae King, Frances McLeod, Ruth Moseley, Estelle Myers, Mary Richey, Dorothy Van Landingham, Eleanor Watts. Second Grade B?Gladys Hame>, Mary Lee Hilton, Liza Jackson. Third Grade A?Almeto Baxlcy, Mary Ine Blakeney, Mary E. Kirk land, Elizabeth Moore, Grace Mose ley, Kate Shannon, Golda . Shirley. 1 Lorine Strak. Ruby Gardner, Marion Bailey, James Clyburn, Marion Evam< Cecil McCaskill, Edward McCaskill. Fletcher M oore, William Thompson. Third Grade It?-Catherine Hall. Fourth Grade A?Margaret Barnes. Betty Carrison, Virginia Drawdy, Sara Kirkland, Meta Mogulescu, Mar garet Watts, Emily Zemp, Homer Baldwin, Joseph Lang? Samuel Mc Caskill, James Moore. Reuben Pitts. James Shirley. Fifth Grade A?Grayson -Shaw, Grace Robinson. Margaret Goodale, Emily Goodale, Marie Haile, Mar garet .McCoy, Eloise Rhoden, Alice DePa.-s Zula Mae Hilton, Edith Webster, Joe Jenkins. Harold Hough, George Rhame, Jane Brewer, Susan | Kennedy. Sara Lynn Richey. Fifth Grade B Ruth Blaekwe! Mable Shirley. Sixth Grade A A.thui Brown, Henr\ L. Clyburn. Thornton Evan-, Willie Haile, Carolyn Houser, Geneva Jones, Ben C. Lingle, Elizabeth Mc Caskill. Carolyn McCain, Olive Net tle?, Emily Pitts, Ivcnora Rhame, Mat "tie Shaw. Eloise Shirley. Adele Snv agr. Ethel Snyder. Sixth Grade B?Irene Mattox, Ma bel Flowors, Miriam Hi!', i/ouise Smith. Sixth Grade ?'?Wilburn Robinson, Seventh Grade A?Catherine Boy kin. Carolyn Burnet, Betty Cureton, Arthur Davis, I/ouise Drawdy, Nan nie Gardner, Frederic Graham, Rob ert Kennedy, Duncan Lang, Sara Mills, &ara Moseley, Caroline Rich ardson, Rochelle Sheorn,, Walter Stok??. . (J. W. 8. HART DEAD Hud I'raciicd Law at York For Fifty Years York, Feb. 24.?George W. i$. Hart, seventy-thre$ years of age, dean of the York County Bar Association, ami for. fifty year* a. practicing attorney, died*here at 10 o'clock this morning, following a month's illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the grave in Kosehill cemetery at 12 o'clock tomorrow by the Uev. T. T. Walsh. In the death of Mr. Hart, York loses one of her ablest attorneys, and one of her most upright, influ ential and respected citizens. He has been mayor of the town and town attorney, discharging all public duties with the same fidelity and trust worthiness that characterized his pri vate life. He ha.v also been United States Commissioner and for a nunio bcr of years was president of the Loan and Savings Hank oTTork. His principal work, of course, has been in his chosen profession and in his fifty years of practice in the York courts he has been prominent ly connected with many cases of outstanding importance. Thoroughly versed in legal lore and always an indefatigable ' worker, he met with much success as an attorney agd his Wise counsel was always in demand. Mr. Hart has also long been 'active in religious matters and has been closely connected with the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, re tiring as senior warden some years ago. He led an exemplary Christian life and his influence for good will long be felt throughout the commun ity. Mrs. W. L. Goodale Entertains Another link in the chain of lovelyj parties, complimenting Miss Lindsay, a bride of next week, was forged | Monday afternoon when Mrs. \V. L.I Goodale was hostess to seven tables of bridge. The attractive rooms were abloom with sweet peas?quantities being used in all their lovely pastel shades. The score prize, a brass can dlestick was won by Miss Rebekah .Jennings of Winnsboro, and the honor guest was presented with a pair of brass candlesticks. At a prettily ap pointed table in the dining room, tea was poured by Mrs. Warren Harris and Mrs. N. R. Goodale. Mrs. Edwin Muller also assisted in serving the delicious refreshments. Payroll -Thief Arrested. Los Angeles, Feb. 22.?William Chason, the object of a nation-wide search in connection with a $20,000 payroll theft at Hopewell, Va., five months ago, today was reported in custody of the sheriff here. Lion Cubs at Spartanburg Spartanburg, Feb. 24.?A precedent was set in Spartanburg this week when two lion cubs, the first ever seen here, were ushered into the world at the winter quarters of the Zeidman and Pollie shows on the site of Camp Wads worth. One of the babies is a male and the other female. The mother gave birth to two cubs in North Carolina last year, but later killed them. The babies have been named John F. Floyd,, for the mayor of Spartanburg, and Miss Spartan burg. Wednesday Wallace, and Robert Dingle of Summterton were out hunt ing when Robert, in stepping over a log dropped his gun which dis charged, the entire load entering the abdomen. He was rushed to -^the Toumey hospital where, everything possible was done for the little suf ferer. He passed away at 2 a. m. In Memory of Our Dear Little Girla Who Were Lost in the Cleveland Fire Emily and Vera Trapp?Age 11 and 9 Just a few years we spent together, With your iittle voices so sweet, As you sat with us and chattered And the sound of your little feet. We miss you, Oh! how we miss you, No words can ever tell, But we will meet you in heaven Where all things will be well. We will meet you. Yes! We'll meet you, Will meet to never part, No tears to blind our eyes there, No grief to break our heart. With your arms around our neck And the sweet words you would oftimes say, Oh! how we loved you On these bright and happy days. Good-bye mother, good-bye dears, And wo saw your bright faces no more, You left thus earth and went to heaven To dwell on that beautiful shore. We are trusting in our Savior He is our dearest friend, We know He will comfort us, And guide us to the end. Sleep our darlings sleep. And take your rest. God called you home, He thought it best. And when our trials have ended, And wh?n our sorrow* are o'er, And wb*n we enter heaven You'll meet u* at the door. I_ Mtifir SBND IIS YOUR MAIL OROBK8 I BUY THE BEST IT 18 CHRAI'KK "RFI I " BLOUSES AND OHfLfl^i SHIRTS FOR BOYS ArM well known fromeoast to coast. They are made to Ht and wear and guaranteed in every resmw All sizes, 6 to 14. ' ?> "EDUCATOR" AND "ROBIN HOOD ' . l. ^ ? are the best Shoes l'or Boy$ and Girls. They are made on scientific lasts, of the very best leather, the very best construction for style and wear. Very large assortments for children up to 10 years of age are always in stock. Try our "IDEAL" Baby, Shoes. You will be Satisfied. Krasnoff's Kiddy Shop SUMTER, S. C. SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS We have on hand a full stock of Nitrate of Soda, Mixed Goods and Fertilizer Material SEE US BEFORE BUYING F. M. WOOTEN .Miss Lindsay Again Honored On Saturday afternoon Miss Lind say was again the honor guest at a lovely' bridge party with Mrs. S, C. Zemp as hostess. Seven tables were arranged for the game andJpret tily appointed with yellow baskets filled with mints as the favors. The bride-to-be having as a center decor ation for her table a larger basket containing a dainty vase filled with daffodils this favor went to the honor guest and also a madeira guest towel. The score prize was won by Mrs. Frank M. Zemp. After the game a sweet course was served in which the color scheme of yellow and white suggesting the colors to be used at the coming wedding was carried out. Mrs. Zemp had additional guests to come in after the game. V A Statement ' In regard to the statement in the Messenger purporting to be from Sheriff Welch that he would have to rely .on -the governor to bear his ex penses to go to Philadelphia after Jut Brice wanted for murder in this county saying no provisions were made in the supply bill for his Ex penses I wish to quote Section 2 of the supply bill which reads: "The sheriff shall receive in addition to his regular salary his necessary ex penses and five (6c) cents per mile for each mile traveled in going and returning when called beyond the limits of the county on official busi ness towit: Searching for fugitives, conveying persons to the state refor matory and conveying criminals to the penitentiary." If for any cause this has not been complied with, it has not been brought to my attention as this is the exact wording in the supply bill prior to two years ago. Besides the sheriff has made no re quest of me concerning the supply bill that has not been complied with. Respectfully, L. O. FUNDERBURK. (Jeorgia Woman To Hang. I Atlanta, Feb. 21.?Mrs. Ida Hughe 'must Sang for the murder of he Imother-tri-law, Mrs. M. C. Hugh* the Georgia supreme court decidei today in affirming the verdict of j Jtiry in Fulton superior court. Pfw cution officials were unable to si] just when she would be re-sentencd "The Spirit and the bride sfj, Come. And let him that hearett ?say, Come. And let him that ii athirst come" Rev. 22:17. ? * ? Waleree Baptist Chord Also Say# COME EVERY SUNDAY 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Wateree Mill Village J. B. Shiver, Pastor Phone 65-W .Sunday School at 10 a. m. J. E. Robinson, Supt. J SmiNGDALE COUNTRY CLUB A Delightful Place to Dim In a Veritable Beauty Spot Excellent meals served, cour teous service assured Lunches, Dinners and Bridge Parties Also Afternoon Teas 3 to 5 p. ?* 18-hole Golf Course Public links F. P. Farren, Manager - " ? i rfl ANNOUNCEMENT SASH AND DOORS i have on hand the largest and most complete stock of sash and doors in Kershaw County. Prices guaranteed against all local or outside competition. . CHAPMAN H. BARRETT ? >, Warehouse back IS^