Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ff|jt|.lrc55 aafi^taiiDart; tWemy-eiomtii:year. ", jAnB» B PEtRIPOY. E4i«o» •«dl Pro«*rt»«or SUPERINTENDENT UCATION. of f:d FttblI»Led eterj WednekUy. Subscription price $1.00 per annum ADVERTISERS will pleaae send ar K>pr for'chaore of advertisement not t* *. t*r than Saturday to insure insertion Uie tallowing week. Thu rule is neceaaan la order to »vMematlze our work. Our correspondents will please make An effort to get all communications in emr office by Saturday night. It is some times Impossible to get them In the next tasne when thev arrive later. Communications roust be accompan'-ed by the real name and address of the writ er In order to receive attention. No com- xnanication of a personal nature will be published except as an advertisement. Hereafter obituaries of not more than IftO words will be poblithed without cost •II over 100 words will be charged for •< the rate of bve cents per line print. Built ia clear and the Sfate fails to j KDU proaecnte, then the people who demand justice have a right to cry out against ] respectfully announce mvseKa candi- tl e inefficiency of the legal machinery, dn'e fur superintendent of education for Tl e court, mart look to them^lv... I ™ C.mmy i . Hi* uw. U'c'nocr.tic prtiusry, subj -ct to the ral«»r aadc-reguia- lions of the Democratic partv. WEDNESDAY "APRIL 4. «9«6 I (. NOTE AND COMMENT. We want to see the new fence around the court house grounds going up. The dilapidated appearance of the conrt hill ought not to exist any longer. A new iron fence would iuiprote the looks very much. * . * We hope bv the next term of conrt that the interior of the court house will Ire ranch improved. A carpet is needed on the floor in place of the miserable mw-dnst that covers it. The people of Colleton county ought to be able to fur nish its public bnildings in a manner that would reflect credit upon the coun ty. The present condition of the interior of the conrt house does not do any credit to any tiody. In fact, we feel ashamed when a strange goes in there. V WE CONGRATULATE THE GRAND JURY. We congratulate the grand jnry of Colleton County. There is yet some hope for the country. We do not agree with them altogether in their presents- O lion as to the solicitor, for we believe that he was actuated by the purest motives and thought that he was doing what was best. He was simply im posed upon by being induced to believe that the people of this connty wonld be satisfied with that course in these cases. We also think that the County Pen- rioo Board committed a grievous error in supposing that the people of this couuty would allow these cases to be disposed of and forgotten in a few days. We have no doubt that strong influen ces were brought to bear upon them They yielded to this pressure, believing V that it wonld soon be forgotten. Bnt the public will uot allow them to be so soon forgotten. A great moral issue is involved, a high crime was charged. The grand jury did right in presenting the parties again and we congratulate them upon their courage in the discharge of their duty. If these cases can be allowed to be pushed aside and justice fail, then there is no use to bring any proeecutious against any bod|j again who has any influence or any political pull. We again congratu late the grand jury. THE COLLETON SCANDAL. 1 ' Good for the grand jury of Colleton! The people of South Carolina will be gratified to know that, there are men serving on the grand juries who will not aid in defeating justice and who 1',*; * ’ 6 have the moral courage to speak out a gainst wrong, even when neighbors ami friends are implicated. We cannot ■ay, “Good for the pension board of Colleton,” dor understand the acquies cence of Solicitor Jervey in the request of that board to tnipend prosecution of a bunch of thieves. That is moat sur- 11^ e prising. 0 The moral tone of the people is too low and if there is to be a change for the better, if the grafters and thieves are to be discouraged, there will have to be crjr&talixation of sentiment against them, and every part of the pachinerv of the courts lubricated with popular demand for punishment for the rascals. This ia no time for South Carolina to giva. iamfmity to forgers and thieves, whatever their influence, however large their family connections. It is bad enough when Jorieefail to convict when gailt ia dear, bnt when In Colleton County, and perhaps in o ber counties, there have been pension frsudf. Some persons are drawing I euiic ns to which they are not entitled; i Cc lleton County a number of men v ere representing fictitious pensio uers, signing the names of such persons and ecuring the pension money grantei them, t or lr 01 1 recisely the same nature a Aew kork luwytr has just been sentence 1 to 20 years in Sing iiiug. For this frau.i—stenliug from South Carolina and trern, the disabled Con federate veterans—C W. U»mer, 1*. M. Vara, G. J. Yarn, Henry Duboise, alias J. Dub ise, alias A. B. Yarn, were in dicted. The charge was conspiracy. The pension boatd for Colleton County thennpou jjetitiojierl the sclicitor to uol pros, unconditionally, the indict ment ngoinM G. J. Yarn, and to nol pros the indictments against the others on the payment cf $42:1.68 and costs, the $423.08 being the money obtained by the defendants on the claims of seven alleged widows, not in existence. These three men acknowledged their gailt when they did not ask for vindica tion, but were willing to disgorge their ill-gotten money and to pay the costs. They stole it from the widows of veterans and from the old and crippled men who fought for their country. Why should they go free and hog thieves go to the penitentiary if he can produce the price of the pig? W hy immunity to the ruseals in Bonth Carolii a when we demand conviction of the rascals connected with the insurance compa nies? Who will g ire explanation? Are cobwebs span si) over sleeping Justice ! The indign&n f grand juiy refuses to submit to th j rorditirn. It censures the solicitor < 1 ncquiestii g in the pern- siou frauds men n'erdation, snd it presents that board i< 1 malfeesance in office for its part In aidii g the defen dants to escape the penalty of the law. Furthermore, it presents the four 11 en whose indictments conspiracy kud been nol pressed for fraudlent misap propriation of funds and forgery. This case shonld go to a jury. -- Again we say, Good for the grand jury of Oolleton!—Columbia State. T B CALDWELL. Black Creek Letter. Editor Press and Standard: The Crowtield school taught by Miss Sue Haines closed last Friday, March 30. The closing exercises were attended by a few of the patrons and friends. The pupils, though few in num ber, did themselves and their teacher credit both in their examinations and their recitations. After an hour or two spent listening to these, all were invited to the table where a bountiful repast had been spread. Both children and grown folks took a part in this pirt of the program and spent the time pleasantly to gether. Of the few children who attended the school through the whole term, only two deserve honor able mention. These are Mamie Lane who ion the first prize for the best recitation, also one for general scholarship, • including attendance and conduct' The second prize was awarded to Esther Proveaux for recitation. Miss Lura Bryan, after a visit of two weeks to her uncle and to Crock- etville, has returned to her home pi Walterboro. R. G. W. B. News From Adhah. -A /•' This community was shocked to hear of the death of Mrs L’zzie Duet, of Lodge. The interment look place at Peniel Baptist church. Rev Throw er, pastor-of Adnah church conduct ed the funeral services. Miss Jessie Smith and George War ren were happily married Sunday, the 18th, at 10 o’clock. An interesting protracted meeting has been conducted at the Rice Patch Christian church and has been very much enjoyed by those who attended. Baptismal services were conducted on the 18th at (i o’clock. II A Cummings and family, 0 Lodge, visited the home of W E Car ter on the 10th and 11th. Misses Janie and Ella Cummings ©f Lodge, and Miss Jessie Carter, of this place, visited the home of A Harvey on the 10th. They all enjoyed themselves very much. Miss Mollie Bishop has returned home, after an extended visit to friends and relatives in Georgie. We all welcome her back. H. Harvey, of this place, visited the home of A E Itentz - on Sundav, the 18 th. Miss Mamie Kentz, of Islandton, visited her cousins Misses Ella and Lillie Godley, of this place last Sun day. Miss Lillie Bishop visited Misses Anna and Daton Polk, of Islandton, on the 11 and 12th. P L Polk and family visited the home ol Mrs Mary Ann Bishop on Sunday the 18th. Misses Mamie MurJaugh, Anna and Daton Polk, of Islandton, visit ed at the home of W E Carter. Easter Lily. -V Dots From Getslnger. Editor Press and Standard: Rev B F Halford, of Walterboro, preached a very interesting sermon to a large and attentive congregation at Pine Grove last Stinday. We hope to have him wiih us again in the near future. Henry Brant and Julins Kinard visited Crocketville a few days ago, where Mr Brant purchased^ a fine bnggj. Mr and Mrs John Brown, of Barn well county, were the guests of Mr and Mrs A H Brant, last Saturday. Miss Ethel Odam, from the Land 4>f Flowers, will spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs J B Padgett We greatl” welcome her in our midst Mrs Philip Herndon, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, we are glad to say is improving. * Cleve Hudson, after spending a few davsin Charleston, returned Lome Wednesday. DE Benton visited Weitner last Monday on important boaiieii. G. I. Agricultural Organization. By order of the notice in The Press and Standard of the 12th inst. the names appended below met and organized the Black Creek Agricul tural Club. President, R G W Bryan; Vice- President to be supplied, Secretary and Treasurer^ II Slowman, Chaplin to be supplied, Ex. Com. to be sup plied. Members—A M Proveaux, M P Proveaux, E A Proveaux, G J Nettles, T Z Blocker, G A Blocker, J T Hiott, E L Hiott, J D Nettles, C W Thompton, Frank Benton, A L Blocker. Next meeting to be held on Satur day, April 7, at 2 o’clock, sharp, at which meeting the organization will be completed. By order of ROW Bryan, prest J H Slowman, Sect & Treas. SPRING GOODS. I have just put in a large and up-to-date line of clothing, viz: Men and Boys Suits, the very latest styles, prices to suit. Hats of the latest styles and shapes, felt and straw. A beautiful line of Shirts, Collars ' ,y and Ties and underwear,, I - — '* • * carry a full line of shoes. Can suit the most fastidious cus- tomer. V Easter Suits a Specialty A visit to my store will prove the above statement It costs nothing to call and’ 4 get prices. Courteous. attention given to all. Yours truly, J. W. CARSON, Islandton, S. C. STAY LOR’Si * X ^ We usher in the new Season by this announcement ^ o! our ^ 2 SPRING OPENING. 5 jka "6 ... With the advent of Spring time the public instinc- ^ 5 tively turns to this store for authoritative information ^ X on dress for all occasions. That we have fully an- X ticipatcd the requirements of Fashions devotees is ^ X clearly apparent in our immenre stock of Spring and ^ X Summer merchandise. -V X Everything that is real clever and new in color, ^ X weave and style is shown here in unparalled variety, X The all-important feature of this style event, the mag- ^ X net attraction is the display of Shirtwaists and Ready- ^ X trimmed Hats. In design and elaboration these ^ X famous Hats and Waists reflect the style ideas of the ^ X world’s best designs. The prices reveal a p.easant ^ X supprise, reflecting your own ideas on economy, bee ^a ^ business locals for specials. TAYLOR’S. ^ •j} Walteboro’s Leading and Busy Store, I Grand Millinerv : l Opening a To my friends and patrons of Walterboro and ® Colleton County: I will have my spring millinery S opening Thursday and Friday, April 5th and 6th. £ I have a beautiful line 01 spring hats, laces, em- ^ broideries, lawns and everything that is carried in ^ an up-to-date millinery store. 3 Miss Lillian Kessler, will have charge of my £ opening, and she will take pleasure in showing my ^ goods and giving prices. Everybody will receive 4 a hearty welcome. A visit will prove to the most ® fastidious customers that my goods are the very a latert. Don’t forget the date of opening—Thursday ^ -and Friday, April 5 th and 6th. ^ Yours sincerely, o * £ £ Mrs W. A. Black. MILLINERY —at: OPENING Mrs. E. M. Jones’ APRIL 4th and 5th. -O- On April 4th and 5th I wilj show a new and beautiful stock of hats for Ladies,* Misses and Child ren. * • -Hr—— We have the correct styles. We sell the famous £AGE hats. We are determined to delight our customers with lovely hats this season. No prettier hats can be bought than ours. Miss Ennis Howell, my accomplished milliner, is well known in this community and never fails to please. . Our friends are cordially inv^ed to come and in spect our stock and make selections. Respectfully yours. MrS. E. M. Jones. Rain Continues to Fall. Mobile, Ala., March 31,—After being out in the Little Bigbee and Warrior rivers for the past four weeks, the steamer Ouachita arrived Saturday, passing the overflowed district of the Tomblgbee. hut brings no additional in formation. Her officer’s^report while passing through the inundated district Friday night, the river aUll rising, with no indications of the water receding within the very near future. They any rain conUnuea to fall in the up land district which will cause hack waters to spread further over the low- 4 Per Cental COMPOUND INTEREST. INTEREST ALLOWED FROM DATE OF DEPOSIT. STATE n • , 4 Savings Bank, KING 8TBBBT, OPPOSITE HASSLL CHARLESTON, S. a JOHN a BEEVES, President. R. a GILCHRIST, Oaahier. lU9m