Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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HAD EXCITING ENCOUNTER. John A. Perkin, of Fort Motte, Exchanged Shots With Negro. St. Matthews, May 13.?John A. Peterkin, of Fort Motte, had q,uite an exciting encounter with one John Daniels, one of his farm laborers, j this morning. Daniels, who is a negro of unenviable reputation, became so dissatisfied with the requirements A of Mr. Peterkin as landlord that he decided to rectify matters with a shotgun. He therefore repaired to his ' house, secured his gun. and went in quest of Mr. Peterkin. Knowing the character of the man and suspecting evil intentions of the part of the ne-. gro. Mr. Peterkin watched his m vements and satisfying himself that he beheld a weapon in the hands of Daniels on his approach, Mr. Peterkin immediately proceeded to arm ? himself likewise, and went forth to meet his approaching adversary. Daniels, perceiving that it would not be well to fight at close range, opened fire at long distance, scattering shot in the immediate vicinity of Mr. Peterkin. Mr. Peterkin returned the fire but the distance was so great that little injury was done to the negro, though the shot went to the mark. Each fired two shots. Sheriff Dantzler was soon upon the scene and Daniels is now confined in jail. The fconduct of Daniels is evidence * 11 gf the extent of his gratitude. Some weeks ago he got into trouble atd Mr. Peterkin secured his release from prison going on his bond. Kvt:" - . Bamberg Social News. Bamberg, May 14.?The Frances Marion (Bamberg) Chapter, U. D. C., . held its first literary and social meeting at the home of Mrs. Francis Marion Bamberg Friday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. A very interesting pro; \;/s \ gramme was enjoyed, consiting of a paper in the form of a salutation by 5^the president, Mrs. G. Frank Bam. >/. v. : berg, an instrumental solo by Mrs. W. P. Jones and a vocal duet by Mrs. LeRoy Wilson and Miss Frankie Polk. The hostess served a delightful ice course. There were about ; thirty-seven members present. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Jr., . .. have reached home after an extended r*"'. : bridal trip through Mississippi and '. Tennessee. x Mr. Copeland is one of Bamberg's most popular young business men '? and is welcomed home by his many ~ friends. Mrs. Copeland, who was Miss Sledge, of Como, Miss., is as* sured a warm place in the affections ^ of Bamberg people. V y "All Things Q>me." fev. ; . The magnate looked up impatiently ^ A - from, his work. "Well, my good man," he snapped Ip; / at the diffident and rural person who Stood twining nis rusty uat, wuat can t do for you?" "I guess ye don't remember me, v: Hank," faltered the caller. "But you I"aiji* me uster go swimmip' together in th' ol* town. Then you got a job in . th' bank, an' I got a job in the grocery store." y ' .* ' "This is all very interesting, and I . Jv seem to remember your face. But come to the point?my time is valu/ able." "Yes, Hank. You got a better ; ^ offer an' left the old village. I stayeS v plugging along in the grocery store." "Well?well?" "Well, Hank, when you left you ''? owed $73.62 on a grocery bill. Here's / ? where you pay up!"?Cleveland : V Leader. KvV.:. . C . : u -v - Sellin' a Sheep. Two Highland farmers met on their way to church. "Man," said Donald, "I was wondering what you _ _ m . 'm >' . "Will bee askin' tor yon Dit sneep over i ' at your steadin'?" i "Man," replied Dougal, "I was thinkin'.I wad be wantin' 50 shullin's for that sheep." "I will tak' it at that," said Don, aid; "but, och, man Dougal, I am awfu' surprised at you doin' business on the Sawbath." "Business!" exclaimed Dougal. "Man, sellin' a sheep like that for JF N 50 shullin's is not business at all; it 's just charity."?Ladies Home Journal. Bigman May Not be Found. Georgetown, May 14.?Clerk of Court H. L.' Smith received in today's mail from the clerk of the Supreme Court the remit'tur in the case of the State vs. W. B. Avant and G. C. Bigham for the killing of Ruth Crisp Bigham, in which the supreme court affirmed the circuit court. Mr. Smith is now preparing to turn over the remittitur to the sheriff of this county for the apprehension of the defendants, Bigham and Avant. The remittitur will probably be handed to the sheriff this evening, and he will likely attempt to make arrest of the defendants Monday. Avant, it' is said, is still at his home in Andrews, about 12 miles from here, but the concensus of opin ion here is that Bigham will not be found. * ' I fi DECREES LINDLEY'S DEATH. Jury in Greenville Convicts Defendant in One Hour. Greenville, May 12.?In less than one hour the jury in the case of J. G. Lindley, charged with the murder | of Ben Allen, returned a verdict of guilty of murder without recommendation. This means that Lindley wili hang unless a new trial is granted, | and this appears improbable. The circumstances of the case were unusual. Lindley was boarder in the Allen home. About two weeks ago Allen was found dead in his room with a bullet hole in his head, the pistol lying close by with the barrel pointing toward his temple. Lindley slept in the next room on a pallet. In the room where Lindley slept were Mrs. Allen and three children with measles. Lindley had been acting as nurse while Allen slept. At the coroner's inquest testimony pointed to Allen's suicide, but later Mrs. Allien made a statement to the sheriff that she^saw Lindley creep back to his cot after hearing a* pistol shot in the next room. On this evidence Lindley was convicted. The case was the quickest ever tried in this county. ? Young Hough Recovering. Lancaster, S. C., May 12.?Walter Hough, son of Former Chief of Police Amos Hough, of Kershaw, who ' -1 1- T 3 was "recently assauitea ana rouueu at Bristol, Tenn., is recovering from the injuries received. Young Hough, who was serving as a locomotive fireman on the Carolina, Clinchfield, & Ohio railroad, upon the invitation erf two or three other young men, one of whom he knew years ago, named Cross, went to some point in the southern part of the city of Bristol at a late hour one night. Upon reaching a secluded spot, Hough was struck over the bead with a stick or%club, the blow knocking him down and rendering him unconscious. Later, upon regaining consciousness, the young man discovered that he had been robbed of his watch and purse, the latter containing $20. Two young men, Clyde Cross and Sam Howard, were afterwards arrested at Black Mountain, Va., where they were traced, charged with the crime. They were given a prelimineary hearing and bound over for trial. Hough identified Cross as the man who struck him. Sentenced to Ten Years. Valdosta, Ga., May 11.?Henry, Charles, charged with blowing a safe in xnomas county, tms ouue, w<?s sentenced to ten years in the federal prison at Atlanta, in the federal court here this morning. Oscar Rollo, who was indicted on the same charge, was acquitted upon motion of his attorney. The attorneys for the government' exhibited a lot of fuse, caps and paddles, the latter used, it was explained, to smear soap in the cracks of the safe, all of which, it was said, were taken from Riollo. However, his attorney opposed this exhibition on the ground that they were taken without a proper warrant. Thus the case was decided in favor of the defendant. > ? Boy Killed by Negro^ Youth. Yorkville, May 11.?An unfortunate killing occurred at the place of Sam Thomasson, four miles west of Yorkville, yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, when his son, Louis, aged 11, was killed with a shotgun, by a negro boy named Edgar Waddy, aged 13 years. Lojuis and his younger brother started out hunting and went by Waddy's house, . taking him along. After stopping at a cherry tree and enjoying themselves, Louis Thomasson presented his gun towards Edgar Waddy, saying, "halt." Then Waddy presented his gun, saying "Halt," and immediately firing. The load took effect in the groin of young Thomasson, severing the femoral artery, and he died from loss of blood in about 15 minutes. The verdict of the coroner's jury was criminal carelessness, and the negro boy, Waddy, was committed to jail. The Raleigh (N. C.) News and Observer, in a paragraph in a recent issue, throws this interesting light on the results of prohibiton in that section: "Constable D. R. Byrum has begun the cultivation of a farm to help him make a living. He states that since prohibition had been in effect it had been impossible for him to make a living as an officer from fiis fees for arrests. He said it had been so long since he had made an arrest that he barely remembered the time, and that practically all that he earns now is derived from the service of civil papers. He puts all the 'blame' for the decrease in crime to. the decrease in the consumption of liquor." tiro. u. .). triers peupie wisucu to send him to the convention, but he could not well go this year. In a private note he adds: "I am glad the mantle of the lamented W. W. Keys is to fall on his son. May he truly fill his father's place."?Baptist Courier. WHIPS PREACHER IN RAGE. Rev. Dr. J. H. Wilson Cowhided at C Door of His Study. Savannah, Ga., May 10.?A few hours before the council of the Lutheran Church of Ascension accepted c his resignation, Rev. for. J. H. Wil- a son was soundly cowhided by Mrs. c C. H. Monsees yesterday at the door p of his study in the church building. 7 Her daughter, Miss Meta, who, it was v Monsees and daughter and who re- j3 signed his pastorate, was to-day lj called upon by the officers of the c church and presented with a gold watch as a token of their esteem for ^ him and to show the confidence they repose in him. Dr. Wilson was visibly affected by this action. d Lad of Seventeen Drowned. f Winnsboro, May 12.?Kelley v Steene, the 17-year-old son of Mrs. v F. C. Dawkins, living at the Fairfield * cotton mill village, was drowned s about 8 o'clock last evening in the 1 mill pond, where he had been swim- 0 ming with several of his companions. v It is supposed that the lad was seiz- a ed with cramps, for he was recog- * nized as a good swimmer. The body was recovered about 2 o'clock this ^ morning. 8 . 1 Programs of Fifth Sunday Meetings, n To be held in the Barnwell Associa- P tlon, May 28th, 29th, 1910. UNION AT FAIRMOUNT CHURCH. SUNDAY MORNING. 10:30 o'clock?Devotional exercises and organization. n 11 o'clock?Introductory sermon ? by Rev. J. K. Goode. c Dinner. 2 O'clock?Devotional exercises and g verbal reports from the churches. 13 2:45 o'clock?Discussion of sub- g ject: The things most necessary and * conducive to best results'in our pro- t tracted meetings. Rev. George Hop- 13 kins, Rev. J. K. Goode. 3:30 o'clock?Topic for "discussion: The importance- of the Baptist Cour- b ier and colportage in our work. Rev. 0 J. H. Owens, Rev. W. G. Britton. a SUNDAY MORNING. " 10 o'clock?Sunday-school. p 10:45 o'clock?Importance of p teacher training. H. J. Hair. ^ 11 o'clock?Sermon by W. G. Brit- a ton.1 ? UNION AT BAMBERG CHURCH. s SATURDAY MORNING. * 10 o'clock?Devotional exercises s and organization. 11 0 ciock?miroauciory sermuu by Rev. F. M. Hauser. 8 Adjourn for dinner. 13 2:30 o'clock?Topic for discussion: n The things most necessary and conducive to best results in our pros tracted meetings. Rev. W. M. Jones. , General discussion. _ 3.30 o'clock?The true attitude of the christian citizen toward the observance and violation of civil law. S. G. Mayfield, J. F. Carter. SUNDAY MORNING.: 10 o'clock?Sunday-school. . 10:45 o'clock?Preparing the Sunday-school lesson for teaching. Talk by C. C. Ellzey. ^ 11 o'clock?Christian education, by Rev. E. M. Poteat.D. D. UNION AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH. 1 SATURDAY MORNING. 10:30 o'clock?Devotional exercises and organization. 11 o'clock?Introductory, sermon, Rev. J. H. Sanford. ' Adjourn for dinner. 2 o'clock?Devotional exercises and verbal reports from churches. 2:30 o'clock?Discussion: Christian education?Rev. E. P. Easterling. * 4:15 o'clock?Discussion: The things most necessary and conducive to best results in our protracted meetings. Kev. J. u. reacocK, nev. J. E. Freeman. * SUNDAY MORNING. ' 10 o'clock?Sunday-school. 10:45 o'clock?Importance of teacher training, by? 11 o'clock?Sermon by Rev. W. C. Barley O. J. FRIER, B. F. ALLEN W. G. BRITTON, Union Meeting Committee. t Lion Fondles a Child. In Pittsburg a savage lion fondled r the hand that a child thrust into his cage. Danger to a child is sometimes great when least regarded. Often it r comes through colds, croup and whoop ing cough. They slay thousands that Dr. King1* New Discovery could have saved. "A few doses cured our baby of a very bad case of croup," writes Mrs. George B. Davis, of Flat Rock, N. C. "We always give it to him when he takes cold. Its a wonderful medicine for babies." Best for colds, coughs, lagrippe, asthma, hemorrhages, weak lungs. 50c, $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Peoples t Drug Co., Bamberg S. C. c ? ' I Why Not. a I Little Elsie had heard every one ^ speak of the dedication of the new e church. When she inquired about * it, her mother carefully explained * the meaning of the word. Elsie thought about it for a while, then said, "Well, mama, I don't see why j they say delicate. I should think it I would be bornicate. The Delineator for June. . a ( THEY BELIEVE IN HIM. 'hurch Officers Present Watch to P tor WThom Woman Whipped. Savannah, Ga., May 12.?Dr. J. Vilson, pastor of the Luthe] hurch of the Ascension, who \ ssailed with a whip by Mrs. C. harged, had been wronged, accc anied her, and whom her moth ?'orn out with her exertion with rhip, swoomed, the daughter t egging her to hand the whip to n order that the belaboring mij Antinno w ii 1111 uv. Dr. Wilson made no effort to end himself, merely saying: "I ^ iot resist you." The pastor's resignation and oVhiding were the result of an j iavit made by Miss Meta Monsees ore Attorney Albert H. Propi t'hich caused a split in the church /hich Dr. Wilson was pastor. * ather and brother of Miss Mons< everal weeks ago were driven fr he office of the attorney at the pc if a pistol, all because of this affi it. Statements made by Dr. Wils s alleged, about the affidavit cau he sensational scene yesterday. Attorney Albert H. Propper's < iarment is asked in proceedings tituted yesterday in Superior Coi 'hese proceedings, however, h lothing to do with the horsewl ling. His Chance of Heaven. v Ben T. Rice and Hymen Levy, b ow dead, were two of the real oldT inia characters in a small Piedm ount'y seat town; Ben was the ke r of the town inn and Hymen enuine Jew, ran a store. Ben ^ LOted for profanity, drinking i ambling and telling unhearc arns. Hymen was a daily visitoi b be inn to get his dram, and at til ecame thoroughly shocked at B* utrageous language and manners Ben, one evening, joined the tc oys in an exciting game of footl n Main street, became overheal nd, cooling off too quickly, w ito pneumonia at night. Seve hysicians attended him, who a ronounced his case hopeless, ozen or more of Ben's frier mong them Hymen were stand round the bed just before B* pirit took its flight from ea: rhen Ben uttered a long groan ; aid, "O L-o-r-d, have mercy on n At this moment Hymen turned ead slowly and remarked, ood Lord ought to take Ben ri ow, for he never will be so good lore."?National Monthly. An interesting comparison of avings in "wet" and "dry" towns )hio is made by the American Iss Two banks in Springfield reported aggregate increase of $160,000 in >osits, two in Portsmouth $140,C wo in Urbana $80,000, one in M< >elier $35,000, one in Gilead $ 100, one in Jefferson $31,000, on< 3iqua $35,000. This is a most c dncing showing, and should not vithout its effect on other cities. Ex-Governor Hanly of Indi s a man of broad views and wide >erience. He writes concerning emperance movement in Ohio, Ii tna and Illinois: "We have clc snough saloons in these three Sta o extend a solid line along a sti hirty-five miles long. We have ? some to - breweries enough sal :ounters to line a street one hund niles long. We have turned $ >00,000 annually from this in nto legitimate channels of trad rnough to give 50,000 families ! >00 a year, enough to maintain 21 100 people. This money has g nto raiment and food, and into he building of American hor vhere wifehood and children cc issemble with no cloud in the nestic sky." HELPFUL WORDS p ' From a Bamberg Citizen. Is your back lame and painful? Does it ache especially after e: o iua ; Is there a soreness in the kid egion? These symptoms indicate weak ] leys; There is danger in delay. Weak kidneys fast get weaker. Give your trouble prompt attent Doan's Kidney Pills act quickl: They strengthen weak kidneys. Read this Bamberg testimony. J. H. Murphy, Main street, B; >erg, S. C., says: "I have used s :ral boxes of Doan's Kidney P >rocured at the Peoples Drug < nd am well pleased with the ben have received. I have no hes ion in saying that this remedy is xcellent one for kidney trouble, tope that other persons who su rom any disorder of the kidneys 1 ;ive this preparation a trial." For sale by all dealers. Price ents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buff; sTew York, sole agents for Jnited States. Remember the name?Doan' ind take no other. ran 11 i 1 Top Note] ter, |?P * vas I Bottom Nol ^ 1 SATISFACTIOf* - I J N O . W the M "The Quality Store." '] )ei"' - - _ J!S5 L I The ] ? l/^r1: r II h 1\/Li ; j lis- We will send around the ice w in- house will be OPEN ALL THE irt. will always find someone ready ave ,iP HAY! s I I also sell No. 1 Timothy Ha; in need of anything in my line - SMOAK'S SALE A1 I\T- < J. J. SMOAK, Proprietor ont % jep~ X con lies m's The giiming season is now a >. have the engine and boiler and >wn tion for next season's work so iall "starting up" with the first I :ed, Works take your plant in hand, ent and save you dollars and troul sral paying out the cash for the w< Don about it, and, "ten to one," the A the work done before the rush, ids, do no harm to inquire about il ing The Denmark Machine Works, >n's rth, and , le." his rho the ! Bargains in R< 5 in ,ue- Farms in small and 1 de? and residences, m< 00' ( mill sites, sale stab! 70!- | propositions, at low 5 in terms. Descriptive ;o?" tion. Call on or wri be ae?- i C the 11 Real Estate Agent, adl" ised ?dl A??mm ites ?^ one the ft 1lc,il IjjgK 5 the Children > - go to School You have a feeling of sec ity if there are telephone means of protection the xer" ble value in rural district tricts neighbors can e ney 0 each c'her and with the kid- Under the plan of t can secure telephone ser For information w ion 1 P^ORS Manager, or addr ffi Farmers' Line I f CITHERN Bill TELEPHONE 1 SOUTH PRYOR STS am- m 10* sev- ? Co., eiit Pastor Whipped by Angry Woman. itaan Savannah, May *1.?Rev. J. H. I Wilson, the deposed pastor of the ffer Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 'who was assaulted with a horsewhip in the hands of Mrs. C. H. Monsees on Monday, because of alleged indignities offered her daughter, Miss Meta Monsees, has not yet left the 8__ city, but will probably do so to-night or to-morrow morning. ' / ' v ' * i " me" "| ti in Goods tch in Prices I GUARANTEED i I . McCUE Phone 32. Bamberg, S. C. -======sss^=ss^~msss?g^^ ' % " HHHMHIMHHHMI [ have just had erected an ice louse next to my Sale and Livery ' '%% *? ' ' ' crjf Stables and expect to handle ice from now on. I am in the busiless to stay, not for a short time, - v5j and ask for a share of your pat- y ronage, guaranteeing only the best * ice and the politest of service, agon once every day, and the ice ! TIME, Day and Night, and you i and anxious to serve you. HAY! H V'-^' f at the very closest prices; When M call on or 'phone me at im irtrrnv cnrinir Ml LIVUII dlADLL I Telephone 68- I ?I | rTON! bout over, and NOW is the time to ginning machinery put in condi* that there will be no delay in >ale. Let the Denmark Machine putting it in proper shape for yon, 'f [>le both. If you do not feel like ' >rk when done, see or write them ;y will manage it so you can have and pay for it next fall. It wffl t anyway. Just write about it to if ^ , Denmark, 8. C. f j X * ' 1 ! ' ' (5X9 aoni -IB sal Estate, etc. j ^ arge tracts, town lots Ijfl jrcantile businesses, I !es, and pole and tie jJ finiirao and nn aasrr M / -'A UglUVM UIUU VU V1KWJ - -Jff i list sent on applica. cr .tG, )'NEAL I - - - Bamberg, S. C. aoi 11=1 js in the community. As a i telephone is of inestimas In widely separated dis- " : ' v ommunicate quickly with nearest town. he Bell System any farmer N vice at low cost rrite to neaVest Bell Teleess leparfment : m TELEGRAPH CO. @T tEET. ATLANTA. GA. -1 Dr. Wilson has signified his lnten- . ition of going to Florida for a short V + imo \ nnmmittpft has been ail pointed to secure another pastor for the church. 'J The horsewhipping of Dr. Wilson caused a sensation not only in Savannah but throughout the South, as he was prominently connected with f many of the educational and ecclesiastical institutions of the Lutheran church in this section.