The press and standard. [volume] (Walterboro, S.C.) 1890-current, May 29, 1907, Image 1
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MRS IDA BLANCHE WALL
Beautifully Describes Her Trav
els in Calif onia.
Because of your tendency to throw
out farther and farther your search
light into broader fields for inform
ation concerning our native land than
is found within "Cliny Field”, of
circumscribed lives and primitive
ways, to your dear Outlook, spark
ling gem among Georgetown’s dull
flashes of newspaper intelligence, I
offer this crude production:
• WESTERN’ TRUTHS, i
For those who are inclined to
agricultural pursuits, California is
the place. For those in search of
health, prosperity and the hap piness
of an unconventional life, it is a
most desirable place. California has
• topographical situation which will
duplicate all the climates and all the
products of the combined states of
the union, and in scenic grandeur;
and serenity of climate it is unsur-
There a thrill of life per-
the very atmosphere. One
onjoys a delightful exhileration and
A buoyancy of spirit which creates a
yearning to linger longer in the
sunny dells and mystic vales of this
enchanted region. Though still in
her infancy, there is a glorious
future for California, her natural
resources declare it. Within the past
half century her population has
increased sixteen fold, and there is
an igeessant influx of people into the,
state
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where the landscape was once an
unbroken stretch of romantic beauty
the remarkable fertility of the soil
is now displayed in agricultural
success. The total value of product
tion for the state in 1905 will ag
gregate $325,000,000. Santa Clara
county along, produces a greater in
come than any other county in the
United States, and in this county
sixty five per cent of all the seeds
•old in the United States is raised.
In vineyj r Is of Santa Clara county,
£he growth is so luxuriant that it
seems impossible to find ore’s way.
A single bunch of grapes often
weighs four pounds and the average;
yield is twelve tons of grapes to an
acre of land.
One of the most flourishing olive
farms in-thilf county is in possession
of Capt. Diamond. A typical son of
Ceres his life’s study has been the
cultivation of the soil and his pride
and boast are the wealth of his nat
ive soil. He has lived a bachelor, is
now 109 years old, and is still vigor,
out. Capt, Diamond attributes his
remarkable vitality chiefly • to the
climate, the wine, and the olive oil
of this country.
California has raisin vineyards
comprising 1,000 acres,the largest in
the world. The tallest cornstalk ever
reported was thirty-six feet high,
and was raised in Los Angeles county,
and there, throughout the year,
fruit, flowers and vegetables are
seen in great abundance. In the city
of Los Angeles on the 15th day of
January each year, there is a grand
floral parade. It is here, there and
throughout California,
it palm trees and gorgeous
blooms add grace and beauty tj
verdant
California's fairest rendezvous.-
Is San Francisco the city of cities?
Whoever has revelled within her
Sates of pleasure, must ever after
ward rigfc for ’’dear old Frisco.”
’With all the business rush of a great
nwtrapoUs, la blended the gayetjf of
Faria life. One would judge from
•treat aMoae, thatevety day Frisco
ticafete. and somehow, while right
aaatac ha finds himself wearing the
*%nile that don't come off.? Only
paBtkal warfare can daiplaer the
apfarit of unity and brotherly love
whkh poaKea these good people of
the West At such critical times, the
true cowboy daring of the plains is
manifested, and then it seems that
law, human and divine, is disregard
ed. Whan Friaco
by a peHticaLsqus!! for the rensUte-
ment of her mayor, there were earth
Fireworks made
in the heavens. The
i and pluck were unequml-
riCatun by that of old Georgetown,
Within the past five years, land in E. D. HYRNE RESIGNS
San Francisco has so greatly increas- “
• 1 in value, that recently, a lot on As First Lieutenant of Hayward
Market street sold for $5,000 a front Riflemen,
foot. Suburban lots, that a few years ^ Heyward Riflemen are eager-
ago could be bought for a mere song j y forward to their summer
are now selling for fabulous sums, encampment which will he held on
It is a jubilee for the wary real
estate agent. Many have become
millionaires at a deal. ^
Ohe of the wonders of California
is San Francisco harbor,
the beholder with profound admira
tion, 600 miles in circumference; it
covers 460 square miles. Artistic
M’KINLEY 1 DEAD. Wreck on Atlantic Coast
At 1.06
William
McKinle y ' nto the sleep that
Sullivans Island this year from'july J?"** "° »»akeninii. The transition
. 5th to the 15th. It comes a time fro . m llf f ^ »° Peaceful
when the men need recreation of “ d .^ r 1 a ' l “ al .‘ hat “ vkas with Acuity
. . some kind and they are especially | ^ ** v,glUm , t PMicians and at-
Tt MiUcea' lucky in being ordered to the Island,
which as a summer resort promise*
all the enjoyments of surf bathing
and cool ocean breezes. This year
End Came Sunday Afternoon at A South bound freight train was
One O'clock wrecked on the Atlantic Coast Line
Canton, Ohio. May 29._At i * *< Wedn«day morning
o'clock this afternoon Mrs * bout tw0 0 clock - F,ve “ re were
for
one
tendants noted when dissolution
came.
There was no struggle—no pain.
Mrs McKinley never knew of the
boats of every description dot this t h e encampment will not consist of efforts m ade for days to prolong her
beautiful expanse of water, and
steamships of evey nationality glide
through the golden gate of the har
bor. It is the largest land locked
harbor in the world.
Shipbuilding in San Francisco is
noteworthy. The yards of this city
now turn out all classes of work-
battle ships, passenger steamers,
tug boats and coasting steamers.
Within the past fifteen years, San
Francisco mechanics have built
twenty warships for the United
States Navy, including the famous
battleship Oregon and the Olympia
—Admiral Dewey’s flagship at Man
illa bay. p
scenic caufornia.
California has ten mountain peaks
which are 10,000 feet high. In follow
ing some of the wild trails from the
base of these stupendous mountains,
the tourist finds himself in new and
enchanted world—a wilderness of
varied charm. It is a complex form
long marches and drills but the men
will be in the handling of the big
guns on the Fort and will no doubt
be given plenty of time and liberty
to make their stay pleasant. The
company is probably in better shap?
now than it has ever been since its
organization.
life, nor of the solicitous hope against
hope of her sister and other relatives
and friends for her recovery.
The body of Mrs McKinley will be
placed in the vault in West, Lawn
Cemetery, which holds the remains
of her husband, until the completion
of the new mausoleum on Monument
has received w ^ en both caskets will be tnins-,
derailed and the track torn up
several hundred yards, but no
was injured.
The wrecking train was soon on the
scene and the track cleared in a few
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hours. A defective wheel was the
I cause of accident.
Memorial at Black Crack.
On May 23rd., a big picnic and
fish fry was given at Black Creek,
i in honor of the old veterans of that
community.
The day could not have been
chosen more happily nor could the
weather have been more delightful
i in order to insure a perfect day for
the occasion. Earth and sky were
joined in welcoming those to whdm
the love and honor of future genera-
Captain Fishburne , , ,
the resignation of First Lieutenant to rpce P^les inthat tomb. iona ^ al ^ turned ^ ^ ^
On January 25, 1871: Wm McKinley , . - ,. . ..
who have fought nobly and well,
everything
E. D. Hyme to take effect immed
iately. Lieutenant Hyme has re
cently been promoted to the fore-
manship of The Press and Standard
and would not have the time to de
vote to the company which he
thought it should receive from him.
He was a capable officer and was
respected and held in high regard -by
all the command, and it goes with
out saying that he will be greatly
missed from among them.
Great interest centers around the
election to fill the vacancy created
by his resignation, which election
of scenic beauty and sublime gran- "’M be held on June 3rd, that being
deur. These who gaze upon the snow *be next regular meeting of the
clad peaks and lofty heights of grey company. It is expected that near
cliff veiled by fleecy clouds, declare ^ every man will be present on that
that the spell is hypnotic and that occasion,
words are a desecration.
Among the irregular cliffs as the Death of Mrs. S. G. Brown,
mountains slope downward there is Mrs Seany Goodwin Brown died
a marvellous variety of colors, which at the home of her youngest daugh-
when sunkissed, Nature has blended ter, Mrs D R Edwards, in Lawtey,
into grand panoramic wonderland.! Fla., last Saturday morning, in her
and Ida Saxton were united in mar
riage. The wedding was performed
, when the issues inolved
• .. r» u * • u 1 that life held dear,
in the then new Presbyterian Church
the Rev Dr Buckingham, of that
congregation, and the Rev Dr End-
sley, of the First Methodist Church,
officiating.
After President McKinley’s death
she expressed a desire to join him j
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Towards eleven o’cfock when the
assembled,
ThisrCommunity is one of the best
and most prosperous in the County
and its people famed for their hos
pitality and good cheer to strangers
and friends alike. On this day the
strangers within their gates were
join —'
Rev. R. S. Williams.
The laconic nqws of the death of
Rev! R.S. Williams came to Green
ville Monday in a telegram from ki$
son, H.M. Williams, addressed to Dr
T.W. Bailey It simply said: Pa died
yesterday, will be buried Tuesday.
Just after the receipt of the Ufl-'
gram Dr. Baily received a letter
written by him last friday. He was
well when he wote the letter.
Another of the Lord’s Watchmen
has succumbed to|death. Brow Wil
liams lost the wife of his youth lees
than two years ago. and his life long
friend and fellow minister. Rev.J T.
Hiers, only a few months ago.
Robert S.Williams was a native of
Colleton county and lived all his life
within a few miles of his birth place.
He volunteered in the confederate
army when a mere lad, and received
a wound which evidenced his devo
tion to his country. 'Returning from
the war he found his ancestral for
tune swept away. He set to work as
a merchant and farmer to repear his
losses and succeeded well. Bro. Wi
liams enjoyed little educational op
portunities,but he had splendid intel
lectual powers. He wrote poems on
various subjects, some of which are
hymns of no mean merit. He took
an active interest in public affaira,
though never a candidate for any
office. At one time he lostjthe
to rate of several churches
if
and prayed daily that she might j ma< ^ e ^ r ' en( ^ ^ or ® ver -
join him. I-<*ter» however, she fre-1 j arjfe Prow ^ had assembled, Judge °f bis political views. Always _
quent y to <1 friends she desired to R G w g ryan wh() was Master of >*1. cheerful and witty he was a fa-
Ceremonies and who ably performed v °rite among those who knew him.
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live until the completion of the Mc
Kinley mausoleum, which is the gift .. , .. .
of the nation, and which is to be
dedicated on Monument Hill,. Sep
tember 30 next. *
Bethlehem News.
(Written for last week)
^Editor Press and Standard: If you
the speakers
for the occasson.
These were Captain E. L. Fishburne,
Mr. W. W Smoak, Editor of the
Press and Standard and Dr H. W.
Black, County Superintendent of
Education. Captain Fishbprne was
It was his lot to serve weak and
widely scattered country chtfrcbea
sometimes for a mere pittance tif
salary. Yet few men enjoy a strong
er affection from the people (whom
they serve than did he.
It was in the atmosphere of ha
Mist and dainty spray form graceful
cascades, weave rainbows, pendants
of basalt and crystal hold water
drops which sparkle like gems. In
78th year.
Mrs Brown was l)orn and reared
in Colleton county, and was married
toJ W Brown October 4th, 1849,
her boldest stroke Nature could not j who preceded her to the land beyond
garnish picture more uniquely fair, f fifteen years ago. Their union
first introduced and made the ad- home that Bro. Williams was at his
will allow me space in your valuable dress of welcome. He spoke of the best. He was married in early life
paper I will write a few items from heroism exhibited by the soldiers to Miss Jartie McMillan, of Bamberg
this neighborhood. who wore the grey, their unflinch- county. . Five children were born to
You have had Brown Eyes Blue ing courage which.w’as shown to no them of whom four survive. He
eyes and Gray eyes but now comes greater decree than when they re- was loving and indulgent, and has
Black eyes. My news is not so plenti- 1 turned to their ruined homes. He children were devoted to him. He
ful, but 1 think I can find little more reviewed the intermediate conditions, has almost a model family. The ed-
that
But still more impressive is this sight ; blest with four sons and three
when moonbeams meet to soften and ! daughters, all of whom survive her.
weave a halo of mellow tenderness She was converted when a girl,
over the romantic charm of scene. was a member of the methodist
Passing onw’ard, the tourist finds church .until her marriage, then
himself among pillared pinnacles, joined the Baptist church with her
vast irregular and in graceful disor- husband, and lived a faithful,consis-
der. Natural bridges spanning rac- tent life until her death. She was a
ing streamlets, moss covered legs devoted wife and a loving mother.
She was the light of her household
and w as dearly loved by all who
knew her. She had been in declining
health for the last four years ' but
bore her suffering patiently and
said when the time came she was
ready and willing to go. Her child-
em are Mrs M L’Johns, Baldoc, S C
Mr J W Brown, Columbia, S C Mr
B S Brown, Beaufort,S C., MrsG W
Bamberg, S €., Mrs D R Edwards,
than Gray Eyes.
The farmers ar having
was weather for there crops.
good
and stones. Then, almost walled in
by jutting rocks of varied form
through which the wind aigha, make
weird music. Indeed one hears there,
a symphony of mysterious sounds
which is the very poetry, the rhythm,
the music of nature.
A fitting shrine of worship is this
cloistered recess, it is a sanctuary of
silence inspiring inexpressibly beauti
ful thought.
I have wandered though fairyland
scenes of the Appenines, oh, vales
and mountains of gorgeous coloring,
summits castle crowned in all the
charm of decaying splendor! I have
lingered in the rugged grandeur of |
the glittering snow mantled Alps
feeling admiration profound—an
exalted sense of appreciation for the
wonders of nature. But, here, in this
golden sunset region of picturesque
mountain scenery, the stars and
stripes float gayly, and these senti
ments rise to enthusiasm blended
with patriotic pride, ”It ismy own,
my native land.”
Ida Blanche Wall,
San Francisco, Cal.
Georgetown Sunday Outlook.
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How’s This.
.ders ft L
Ritter, S. C.,
Gentlemen:—Be kind enough to
nd me bill of Acetylene Eagle
Water Feed Plant you nut in for me
time since. 1 wish to pay
for the mme; it is a grand
lights up my residence, my store
m^offioejn a pe rf^tblase of Ji^ht,
service it has
worked perfectly and
trouble of any kind.
Truhr yours,
Wm. C.
Meggetts, S. C.
Miss Hattie Slay ( of -Charleston,
spent a few days last week with hsr
sister Mrs Lee Yiard of Blockers,
*beu she returned, she»- was accom
panied by her nephews Jonah George
and Mrillitn Blocker.
Mrs Mary Langdale and Miss Ada
Lang dale of Pleasant Grove section
spent last Monday very pleasant at
W L Utaey near Ronnd.
Mias Ida and Sallie Weeks attend
ed the memorial at Island Creek
their report a very nice time.
Mra Oho Hill and.nhild spent last
Friday with her parents near Bedons
church, quite a crowd given. Miss
Hattie Way called last Sunday at her
sister Mrs Lee ViariL i^eila Grace
and Hazel Rickenbsker spent last
Dr W Brown, and Mr J E Brown, G Xhursday night with Mrs Lena Rick-
Lawtey, Fla. enbaker.
On account of the ill health of her
youngest son, she left her old home
near Bamberg and went to Florida
four years ago. Her remains were
brought to Bamberg, to be laid by
the side of her husband in the old
cemetery. The body was accom
panied by her three youngest chil
dren, Mr W T Gill, a grand-son, and
Hiss Birdie Gill, a niece, arriving
here Sunday morning.
The burial Jtookblace at rix o’clock
that afternoon, the services being
conducted by Rev Peter Stokes, in
the absence of RevAJ Foster Follow
ing acted as pall bearers: C B Free,
RC Jones John Cooner, V J Hartxog
F W Free, J T O’Neal The services
were largely attended by the friends
and relatives of the deceased Bam
berg Journal.
Marshall Gruber and his friend
Beach of Walterboro, were among
the many out-of-town visitors who
attended the Graded School closing
here on Monday night— Dorchester
Gsrsty.
The girl who possimas n oldQ
i aaat mighty tesky.
We have one of the best Sunday
Schools in the county here, under
Girls around here are very sorry
to hear of the marriage of Mr Ben
Padgett
L G Owens of Walterboro, passed
through our neighborhood Sunday
morning to Ridgevitie and on his
return Wednesday dined with W L
Ulsey.
Mr and Mrs W L Uteey of Round
spent last Sunday with their daugh
ter Mrs May Langdale near Pleas-
nat Grove.
Mr Henry Padgett taken Miss Ida
Weeks to preaching at Redons ohnroh
Sunday, there mnst be some attrac
tion.
Mr >1*1 via Utaev of Pleasant Grove
attended pteaehea at Bethlehem
Sunday.
Mn Claudia Single and little
Willie May spent last week at Jones
Swamp. .
I hope I will beer Dorn Gray Eyes
soon. Beet wishes to The Pram and
Standard.
• Black JSyaa.
Ronnd S C MaySrO?. ”
after the war and then dwelt on the
birth of the New South and its great
prosperity; and closed with a well
deserved tribute to the women of
the South. e Z' *
Mr Smoak confined himself mainly
with the educational conditions of
tne present day, after havingW>ken
of the trying conditions which faced
the Southern Soldier during 60>61.
He made many valuable suggest!
for the furtherance of education.
Dr Black was. the last speaker.
He reviewed the conditions of the
war, and drew from his own exper
ience in relating its many and varied
hardshipa. He spoke of the educa
tional progress which had been made
in the County in the last ten yean
and of eis devotion to its advance
ment. Dr Black is at his best when
making a speech on education.
After the speeches the crowd was
invited to the long tables upon
which was spread a dinner that has
never had any superiors and few
equals. The ladies vied with one
another in keeping all the plates
full all the time, and their presence
added not a little to the enjoyment
of the occasion. When the shadows
began to lengthen, the people dis
persed to their homes with the con
sciousness of a day well and happily
spent.
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itors of The Courier sympathise
with the family and friends in their
bereavement.—The Baptist Courier.
... —v —».«.« ■ Satan worka hardest when
tat , " ok * d£otth '
in YeWngton, Fla., last week. She 1
by Mim
the
Jas. P.
We have just learned of the death
of Jamm F. Beaton, a nativp^of old
GoUetea, who died otRaidsvttl^ Ga^
oa May 7,1907, of paralysis, ia hit
86th yiar. He married Mim Oho
Una Bnatoa, of OoUetoa, who pee*
omeed him amay yearn.
A maa of maay Hoe qnalitiea of
od and heati, aad he lived and died
a consistent member of the Metho
diet oharoh. la the year 1864, when
Motley aad Blaekledge ware hang
hero, he was a member of the God
frey Savannah Company,
re with tha imh
Militia, aad later waa a faithfal coo
federate veteran. Ha had been
living in Georgia aome 30 years or
The praying Christian it always a
Mac Ohtktiaa
Aa Interesting Case.
Magistrate Bryan wm engaged two
days last week in trying an interest
ing case. It was a suit between W
8 Crosby asd Joe Benton of the Mt
Carmel neighborhood. It seems that
Benton started to work for Crosby
this year and after working a few days
qmt Crosby then forbid Beataah
going on hie place. Benton's
lived on Crosbv'e place and
went to see her. Groeby then
ed Benton for “entry after
The onae came up for trial Wi
day and wae concluded Friday with
a result that Benton waa found gahty
and sentenced to pay a fine of $t0. or
Thirty days on the chain gang. J G
Padgett, K q, appeared for the State
and J S Griffin, Esp, for thedelaoe*.
The defendant appealed, and giving
bond, was released.
Another difficulty grew ont at
this trial in which Andrew and
ry Benton cousins of the
became involved, resulting ia W 8
Crosby’s drawing a shot gun on An
Bentons. They left and
a gun returned with mooh
cursing to hunt up Croaby.
trate Bryan bearing of their in
tentions and langaage had them ar
rested and lodged in jail. They msn
released later on bond. Croaby mm
tried Monday aad bound ever 6a
Mart.
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E. D. Hymn
E. D. Hyme begin
week ns foreman of The From sml
Standard composing rooms ami
departement. Vice a A. Grans mtes
to become maaagar sff
the Branchvflle Joarnal. Mr. Hyme
brings to this position aevyral yams
in asm^fetife
work, and is fully competent be ae-
sume charge of the week In Urn
Press and Standard's offtaa.
Obit than
mtomy abon
anybody elm.
about Us boom i»
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