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THURSDAY MARCH 11, 1915.
Two white men were convicted of
murder in this State Saturday, one be
ing recommended to mercy. Both
crimes were particularly atrocious and
merited the punishment meted out.
A few days before Christmas, A. C.
Tolbert choked his young wife to
death in Greenwood. He waited
hour before notifying anyone, saying
that he wanted to be sure she was
dead. He testified that infidelity on
her part was the cause of the crime
After a short deliberation the jury
returned a verdict of murder and the
death sentence was passed, the date of
execution being fixed for April 2nd
On February 16th E. W. Thurmond
was shot to death on a public highway
in Edgefield County by his brother-in-
law, W. E. Bush. The testimony at the
trial showed that the crime was abso
lutely unprovoked, although the accus
ed man pleaded self-defense. Bush,
who married Thurmond's sister, beat
her severely about two weeks prior to
the tragedy. Thurmond went to see
her and as her husband was away from
home at the time, later wrote him a
letter and asked in kindly terms not to
mistreat the woman again. A short
time afterwards the two men met and
"without a word being uttered by
either,"Thurmond received his death
wound. He fell from the wagon in
which he was riding and in spite of the
pleadings of his 14-year old daughter,
Bush fired four more shots into the
dying man's back. In accordance with
the verdict of the jury, Bush was sen
tenced to life imprisonment in the
penitentiary.
It is not likely that Governor Man
ning will interfere with the findings of
the juries. The State has suffered
too long because the decrees of her
courts have been lightly set aside at
the will and pleasure of one man. The
law breakers have had their inning.
The law-abiding are now at the bat.
parttim from the room In custody of an
officer, followed by hip heArt-broken
parents.
The action of the play is intensely
gripping. The scene is laid in New
York city and depicts t phase of life
with which we of the smaller towns
fortunately know little about. But how
many of you have not seen a man strug
gling along.under burdens, the weight
of which only he atone knows, in order
to give his silly wife the opportunity to
make a "splurge?”
The moral is plain.
"We shall not praise the weather man
A single time again,
For he rewards our loudest lauds
By turning on more rain.”—The State.
And if, perchance, he lets the sun
Show once in just two weeks
Sol sees a lot of ditches turned
Into torrential creeks.
—P*
“British rank and file, killed 1,
wounded 5; Indian rank and file, killed
55, wounded 115.”—From a report of a
battle with the Turks. Evidently Eng
land is also willing to fight to the last
Indian. ’
Governor Manning is determined to
restore law and order in South Caro
lina. If you don’t believe it, commit
some crime and see how quickly you
will be haled before the courts of jus
tice.
The following “sub-head" appeared
in an article in the Newberry Observer
last week: "Must Obey the Law.” In
the’adjoining column was this caption:
"Another Store Broken Into.”
The people of Charleston claim that
their city is the site of the Garden of
Eden. Probably so. Charlestonians
have a peculiar penchant for doing for
bidden things.
"What has become of the old-fashion
ed boy who used to think that touching
a frog was sure to give you warts?”—
The State. Probably trying to get rid
of the warts.
"The moon was not full once during
the month of February. Nice old
moon!”—Newberry Observer. But just
see what the nice old moon is doing
this month! *
Scientists have discovered that wom
en absorb more sound than men—that
is, they hear more. Which probably
accounts for the fact that they also talk
more. *
There is absolutely nothing to all this
talk of America’s unpreparedness in
case of war. Teddy and his four sons
are ready to volunteer.
An Exposition of Spring
Woolens, representing fashions
very latest dictates in styles and
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colorings, will be held at our
store March 10th, 11 th, 12th
and 13 th.
The exclusive character of
the cloth creations and fashion
models makes this the season s
most notable Tailoring Opening,
and your presence is cordially
and urgently requested.
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Isaac Hamburger & Sons,
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Baltimore, are the i Exhibitors
and their representative will be
at your service to show you
through their line and to take
your measure expertly.
J. A
BARNWELL, S. C.
A visit incurs no obligation to buy.
We understand that Greenville la to
hold a "Sweetheart Day” in the near
future. That is an every day occur
rence in Barnwell.
\bur Checkin'Vbtiri
&ire«rt
If there were any "jingoes” in Bruns
wick, Ga., they were probably killed or
cured durin^Saturday's “military op
erations.”
The writer recently witnessed a play
that showed yery forcibly what dire
results may follow a shallow woman’s
inordinate loye for ostentation. The
story was that of a young husband who
had gratified every whim of hi:S beauti
ful wife, surrounding her with every
luxury that the feminine heart could
desire. Then, in a period of financial
depression, the crash came and' he
found himsejr&-bankrupt. In order to
save his good name, he sacrificed all of
his worldly goods, selling everything 1
he owned to pay his creditors. The
former friends of the young couple
deserted them and the wife, finally
driven to desperation because of their
atraitened circumstances and being,
unwilling to bear her part of the bur
den, appeals to a false woman friend
for advice. She is shown the “easy
“British Gunners Show Much Skill.
—Headline. That’s all right, but they’d
better not show too much of them
selves. ’ - -
Without anybody having told us, it is
our guess that Editor Cheatham, of the
Edgefield Chronicle, is a good Episcp-
palian.
It might well be said that the recent
legislature was guilty of acts of “Com
mission” and omission.
Wonder what our
think of theje tittle old
just now?
"expatriates”
United States
OTT PAID that bill. You are SURE of it. And your wife remem
bers that you DIO too. But here is a NEW BILL with the
words “PLEASE REMIT!” Rather unpleasant. What are you
y* going to do about it? YOU CAN’T FIND THE RECEIPT. Well, the
only sure way is to PAY BY CHECK. ... Then yon can show you’
VOUCHERS AS RECEIPTS. The CHECK WAY is the SAFE WAY
MAdctmejalk Tfiis Over
wifh uour bus]
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H OUSEHOLD expenses mount up. The wife, no matter how econom
ical, is liable to LACK BUSINESS METHODS. Install business
way.” Her downfall follows and once
“Conditions Bad in Mexico City.”—
Headline. Huh! That’s not news.
X-
PAY YOUR BILLS BY CHECK.
March came in like a lamb, but has
been roaring some since its advent.
more she is gowned in the most expen
sive finery that money can buy.
One day the husband, in the pursuit
Of his business as a real estate agent,
discovers his wife’s perfidy and has an
appointment made with her. The
woman thinks she is to meet s wealthy
mam, who will give her the things that
The meeb
Plum trees are in bloom—a little en
couragement, anyway.
Col. A. W. Jones is
and nowhere to go.”
“all dressed up
Everybody should be a talker for the
Chautauqua. X
cannot afford,
toadvt
Wo. Six-Sixty-Six
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