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■ T ' .. y ™ C tandard; j ■' VOL. XXX. WALTERBORO, S. C, JUNE 17, iqoS. NO. 44 PROHIBITION DEPARTMENT- EDITED BY Jas. E. Peurifoy and W. W. Smoak, Jr. A Family Reunion. A beautiful May momintf a few weeks auo, May I f' found a lar{fe sratherir:^ assembled at the old homestead of the Fox family, located Hoifcr^H-Zachry. A marriage of unusual beauty and solemnity took ]>lace at the home of Mrs Madison P Howel! at hi^rh noon v* Wednesdav,- June 10th, STATE CAMPAIGN MEETING. REV. CURTIS’ ABLE ARTICLE. Editor Press and Standard: For several weeks past much has been said about the "traffic” to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" and to this declaration of the constitution of the United Slates isadiied its bill of rights and , , , . ‘‘to safeguard and promote columns, and some of the arguments, the three mwn pillars o( the state ^ submitte.1 are strong statements "f niora ! :tv K ^i sion and Education, facts, as they are called, and e S pea-_ an ,, that lvha . ever interferei with in vour near UoUageville. The gathering when Miss Ethel Caroline Howell wa> for the pu r pose of caring for became the bride of Mr. Julian the c<'netery. one of the largest in James Zachry, of Augusta. Georgia, the county. After the duties of the The ceremony, which was witness morning were over, we gathered ed by the relatives and a few friends about the long table, and enjoyed an of the t.vo families, was most im- exce.lent dinner, abd then there pressively performed by the R v. Candidates for State Offices to Speak at Walterboro Next Monday, June 22. ally so when the arguments are based upon the word of God as some of the writers tell us. What does God’s word teach us in regard to the matter? Let us see. It is expressly stated in 1 Cor. 6:10 and Gal 5:2. “that drunkards shall not inherit the Kingdom of heaven.” Denunciations awfully severe are pronounced, against both the these is condemned and must be for bidden and prohibited by civil gov ernment.” And if you will pardon me for taking up so much space I will quote from Blackstone in his masterful treatise on the law of nature. He says: “For as God when he created matter and endued it with a principle of mobility, estab- , , •‘shwl certain rules for the perpetu- 'hat motion; S o when is addicted to this evil, as is shown in Isaiah 5:11, 12, and chapter 28:1-3. God’s woe is pronounced against the He created man and endued him with free will to conduct himself in all parts of life, He laid doum certain followed an hour of delightful social enjoyment. In the afternoon it was resolvtfl that the meeting be held annually and “The Fox Memorial Associa tion” was organized with the fol lowing officers: President-W. F. Hill. Secretary and treasurer—J B Dodd Executiveeomrnittee--Joel Reeves, W. R. Fox. Mrs Nettie Hill and Mrs Rebecca Gatch. It will doubtless be interesting to read a brief sketch of this family, a J. L. Daniel, the pastor of the Methodist church of this place. t 1 The oast parlor, in w’hich the cer- 1 emony was perfomed, was decorated for the occasion with extreme taste , and skill, palms, ferns and cut flowers carrying out the artistic effect. i • Tne bride’s g>wn was an exquisite creation of white chiffon, madei empire style, and elaborately trim- med with real lace. Her veil, which fell in graceful folds to the ! hem of her train, was daintily caught The State Campaign party will be in Walterboro Monday, and unless the crowd is too large, will sjieak in the court house. County chairman. Howell will preside. As only a few of the State officers have opposition, there will Ix^ but few speakers. The following are the candidates for various offices: Governor M. F. Ansel and Cole L. Blease. Lieutenant- governor T. G. Mc Leod. Attorney general J. Fraser Lyon. Secretary of state—R. M. Mc- Cown. Comptroller general A. W. Jones and N W. Brooker. . . , State superintendent of education Styles R. »Melliehamp, E. (^. Elmore, and John E. Swearingen. Railroad commissioner—B. L. Caughman, James Cansler, F. C. Fishburne, J A. Summersett and H. W. Richardson. Adjutant general,—J. C. Boyd, H. T. Thompson. State treasurer R. H. Jennings. Chairman Howell hopes as many of the voters of the county as pos sible will be present to hear these candidates. The meeting will be called to order promptly at 11 o’clock. family characterized by . its sterling in herjiair by a spray'of orange qualities and excellent citizenship. ! blossoms. She carried a lovely individual land if on him why not jmmutable laws o( human nature on the commumty or government! W|lereby That Frce Wj|1 ^ jn that aids the individual to obtain , , a __. , ..... , . , , a au ,A regulated and restrained, intoxicating drink, for at the 10 . , . , u ’ . . / u u 11 i j o-au and £ ave him also the faculty of chapter of Habakkuk and 2oth i _ ,, a . H j ...ir * l• u rea8on to discover the purport of L er !f: I e . *««• The* Are The Eternal griveth his neighbor drink, that put test thy bottle to him, and makest him druken also, thet thou mayest look on their nakedness.” Again our Savior Jesus Christ, in the picture He has given us in Matt 24: 49-51, clearly sets forth the certain doom of the drunkard, and if this article would permit, pages could be filled from God’s word in regard tojthis matter; ..ords of warning, reproof, caution and denunciation, and in no single instance does it pro tect or sustain the evil in any wise. I cannot think that a sane man would for a moment make the Holy and good Son of God, a party to the drink evil, either in its support or otherwise, in an attempt to prove this by the incident when Jesus made wine at the marriage at Cana; it seems to me s man’s heart must be exceedingly vile to encourage such s thought. The fruitage of the drink traffic is too clearly known for me to spend s moment of time in its discussion, all over our land is seen its awful trail, and its curse follows «s truly as it moves in the home, or the church, yea in the streets, or highways, any where and every where the blight of heart and home is seen. Verily its fruitage is the fruitage of the pit. But not only has the word of God declared against this awful and tremenduous foe to man and his interests, but the high tribunals of our country over and over again have spoke against it. The New York court of appeals the highest court in the Empire State says: “Sound morality is the cor ner store of the social edifice. Whatever disturbs that is condemn ed under the fundamental rule.” The declaration of independence [our Chort Manual] declares that ■“Governments are instituted among men” to secure to them their right Immutable Laws Of Good And Evil to which’ the Creator Himself in all His dispensations, conforms^ and which He has enabled human reason to discover, so far as they are neces sary for the conduct of human action,” Now, in view of these great truths and principles spoken and set forth by God and man, is it right that w’e individual or com munity, nay government, local or otherwise, to so injure humani y, or humanity’s charge as to put in his way a means so deadly and destruc tive to his best and truest interests? Is it right to put temptation in the way of the weak? Is it right to get him into trouble by an overt act of ours, and thus punish him because he gets into trouble, and let the sorrow and burden of misfortune fall upon the innocent, his wife and children. Is it not Christ-like and man-like (the. true and good in manly life) to throttle this evil, and forever wrest its fangs from the body social, for whatever effect* that paralyzes the world. The remedy for this evil (in its suppres sion) is the home. Yes I clearly understand that, the education must be there, but our neglect has brought upon us this great shame and sorrow. Our Neglect Must Be Atoned For At The Ballot-Box and every citizen who truly loves the home and its betterment with his conscience awakened by God’s word cannot do otherwise than put his hand on the throttle and stop the down-grade. God knows the abyss is deep and wide! Mothers, sisters, wives, children, your cry ought to be nightly to God for rescue and salava- tion from this worst of evils. Respectfully yours, F. 0. S. Curtis. Walterboro, June 16. I Rev W m. Fox and his wif», Rebecca, removed from "St. Georges” to the old homestead in 1844, where they lived to a good old age. and their bodies rest in the cemetery near the old homestead. Father Fox’s life was one of toil. His life was given to the minist y, and besides preach ing to four churches he worked continuously in his field, and those boquetof white roses and lillies of the valley. The bride entered the room with her sister. Miss Sarah Catharine Hcwell, who as maid of honor, wore a pretty costume of white lin- grie, and carried American Beauty Roses. Mr. W’illiam W. Zachry, of Jack sonville* Florida, the brother of the days were not as these, of improved ; groom, was the best man. and roads “Charlotte L. S ” Comes to Life. Mewville June 9.-Editor Press ♦ Standard: Concerning bad I have something to Ull, namely, the causeway near Black Creek church is almost impassable, and the road from here toCombahee is positively terriffic. Some of our citizens have to go to their business every day over these roads, and journeying ov-r these roads is every tiresome. Concerning the Veteran’s picnic that occurred lately and which you, good editor, wrote an account, and called it “Veteran’s Meeting and Fish-fry:” I too wrote an account, but yours was printed before mine was even posted, for which I am sorry because, please pardon me I believe that mine wss better than jours. However it is an ill wind that blows nobody, good, for I know the compositor was glad, for I judge from the careless way in which my letters are most si ways printed, put ting them into type affords him 1 little enjoyment. In fact, I infer that be spuldstflk out of it altogether if he could, just as, you yourself, editor, skulk out of reading them in proof and having the typographi cal errors corrected: My letters used to be printed niediy when the “Poet-Soul” was editor there. He was never too lazy to overlook them. But, understand* me please, 1 am not saying that you yourself are too lazy (often for the sake of politenees we cannot say what we think.) Charlotte L. S. [Here follows an account of the “V teran’s Picnic,” written in the inimitable style of this good cor respondent, and we are sorry not to be able to reproduce this week for lack of space. We do not lay any claims to being a “Poet-Soul” but we can appreciate a good write-up. We are s jrry the wrath of this cor respondent has been poured out on our “defenseless head” (poetry,) and we most respectfully plead “not guilty.” Try us again and see if any errors are found. Editor] After a woman marries a man to save him sheusullj has all she can do to taka cate of herself. machinery and labor-saving farm implements. The family consisted of two sons and six daughters, omy four of this family now remain, these being daughters. The sons were the Hon J. R. Fox and Col 1.1. Fox, who was a prominent lawyer at the Walterboro bar. Both of these brothers were gallant officers in the Confederate Army, the first named also represented his county in the legislature for three terms. Among the grandsons may be named: Rev M. H. Ackerman, now deceased, who graduated with dis tinction at Furman University, and whose life wss given to the cause of education. Hon J. R. Fox, who served two terms as representative from his county, and Hon J. B. Dodd, who is now one of the mem bers of the house from Colleton county. Mention should be made of i)rs I. L. and S. A. Reeves, the last named was a prominent drug gist in Orangeburg, and his younger brother now one of the leading den tists in the same city. Among the grand-nieces we mention with pleasure Miss Georgia Ackerman, who is a member of the faculty (having charge of the chair of Math- imatics) in the Greenville Female College, the Baptist college of the State: Both Dr W.- B. Ackerman and Jno. M. Ackerman, are among the grand sons, the latter gentleman being the deputy clerk of court of our county. The daughters of Rev Mr Fox are: Mrs Temperance Hill, Mrs S. W. Ackerman, Mrs John Hill, Mrs Wm. Hill and Mrs Arch Wil liams, as ha* been stated only four of these estimable ladies are now living. There is probably no family in Colleton county that has so large a number of representatives. It consists of four children, 51 grand children, 183 great-grand children, and 20 great-greac-grand children, making a total cf 258. It is a gracious privilege given, to a family, a yearly gathering of its membership, for there “is a tie that binds our hearts in sacred love.” God in His love instituted the family, and it is the dearest and most sacred tie that can be formed by human hearts. Would that it Immediately after the ceremony Mrs. Howell tendered the wedding guests a reception in honor of the bride and groom, during which time refreshments of the most in viting and dainty nature were served. Mr. and Mrs. Zachry. left on the 3:30 P. M. train for a prolonged tour of nortnern cities, after which they will go to /Augusta, Georgia, where they will make their future home. * Mrs. Zachry is the daughter of the lata Hon, M. P. Howell. She ia a blond 0. most beautiful type, and is eoduwad with many personal charms and accomplishments. For several jraars she has been one of the leaders of Walter- boro’s social set and has a large number of friends in this and other sections of the State* Mr Zachry is a prosperous and successful young lawyer of Agusta, and is regarded as one of most popular and promising young men of his profehaion in that city. Approaching Weddings Tomorrow there will be two wed dings in Walterboro of popular young people. The first will be at noon at the h ome of Mr and Mrs John F. Lucas when their daughter Miss Ruby, will become the bride of Thomas P Murray son of Auditor P. M. Murray. This will be s quiet home wedding in the presence of only the relatives and a few of their | most intimate friends. Rev. F. A. | Drennan of the Presbyterian church ' will perform the ceremony, i The second will be that of Miss Mary Grace and Rev. H. B. Hardy, which will take place at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon, at the home of the bride’s father, C. M. Grace. Rev. J. L. Daniel will be the officiatin? clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy will leave on the afternoon train, and after a short wedding trip will return to his home at Clover, S. C. where he has a charge as a Methodist minis ier. School Commencement Adams Run, May 13 Special: Yesterday was a big day for our quiet little village. It was the oc casion of the closing of the village school, which has been under the efficient management of Miss Edith Ware for two terms. A picnic din ner had been prepared and was much enjoyed by the good-sized crowd present. Iced lemonade was served in abundance. The patrons of the school all united to make the affair a success, and it was. County Supt. of Education, Dr. H. W. Black avss present and made an address, as did W. W. Smo»k, Jr. a member of the County Board of Education. Hon t. W. Harley was called on and made a short speech. Miss for are deserves much praise for the able manner in which she has conducted the school. She will probably be re-elected for another term. The following is the program as carried out by the children: Song “ tmerica,” School; Prayer, D. G. Vaughn; ’’Mother Goose’s Rhymes,” by the Small Pupils; “No Peddle s wanted,” Eugene Platt, Otey Newton, Delmar Platt: “The Four Wishes” Nettie Fox, • Dennie Newton, Mamie Lou Fox, Gertrude Legare; “In the Land of Once Upon a Time.” Gary Fox, Riggs Martin. Alfred Tavel, Greely Harley, Henry Tavel, Pinckney Platt, Del- mar Platt; Recitation, “Just a Little Girl” Mabelle Platt; Dialogue, ‘The Pretty Preacher” Ethel Fox ’ and Gladys Mellard; ReciUtion, “Queen of the May” Nonie Dodd and Gladys Mellard; Dialogue, “Only Joe or Badly Spoiled Plan”, Ethel and Nellie Fox, Lucia Newton, Nonie Dodd, Claudia Legare; Dialogue, “Taking Census’’, Nonie Dodd and Robbie Platt; Song, “Star-spangled Banner” Entire School. After the exercises the speakers above were heard, and then a mag nificent picnic dinner was spread on a long table under the oaks, to which the crowd of two hundred persons did ample justice. After dinner Dr Black again took the stand and urged the installation of a library in the school. He ap pointed Misses Ethel Fox, Lucia Newton, Nonie Dodd and Mamie Platt, a committee to raise the necessary funds. These .young people are all well ....... .known and popular and their many IT ^ m *PP rec '» t 1 ' 0 "' friend. wUh them much happinee. Urn..bhme and holy order of life, I in w hich wiah The Pretaand Shmd- then we would not hear of that worst enemy to the home and com munity. “thedivorce.” Thank God our gi$pd old commonwealth is clear and pure, and may it ever be, that her fair name will remain the spotless, among the states of our nation. * '-Visitor. W hen eveiybody says a man ia (t all right** it means that he is wrong somewhere. Moat of the self-made men we ase apeud a great deal of their timi on their pride. ard joins. Mr. and Mrs. Murray will leave on the afterroon train for Savannah Asheville, N. C. and will spend some time with Mr and Mrs. G. Frank Martin at Winston-Salem. n. c: Many brave men become per turbed at the sight of a black clond. Credit ia a goad thing until stretched to far it bits a man on tha rebound. V In the Police Court The case against H- A. Francis charged with exceeding speed limit and reckless driving on Railroad Avenbe and Main street Monday afternoon was called Tuesday morn ing but continued on account of absence of attorney for defendant Monday was a red letter day for the enforcement of the ordinance against cows running at large within town limits. Eight eows were pen ned. Their owners were forced to pay one dollar each. Mayor Fish burne intends to enforce this law and cow owners had as well realize this and keep their cows off the streets. At TIm Methodiat Church. Believing that those who attend church should sometimes have the same publicity as those who go to card parties and dances, your repor ter will endeavor to give from memory the names of those who were present at the Methodist church Sunday morning. If any naihe is left out it is purely an over sight and a defect of memory. Rev. Daniel preached one of his usually able sermons showing the necessity for constant work and the relationship between God and man. His theme was that if a person were reaally a Christian he would not be contaminated by association jwith evil, which was ably developed. Doubtless some who stayed away would have been benefitted by listening to this discourse. Those present were; Mr and Mrs W. A. Black, Mr and Mrs A. J. Lem- acks, Mr and Mrs E. D. Lemacks, Mr and Mrs C. A. Eckardt, Mr and Mrs W. J. Taylor, Mr and Mrs W. W. Smoak, Jr., Mesdames M. J. Mims. L. G. Owens. W. P. FUder. Henrietta Sellers, B. K. Sanders, E. M. Jones, R. E. Jones. M. P. Howell, 0. G. Henderson,; Misses Helen Malone, Lillie Kate Stokes, Belle Sanders, Ray Jones, Sallie, Viola and Alma Huffman, Katharine Howell, Laura Hankinaon of Augusta Ethel and Cecil Arnett, Ada Butler^ Ella DnBois, Beulah Glover, Julia Howell, Marion Daniel and: Messrs C. T. Cummings, E. P. Knight, Jno D. Warren, E. A. Terry, J. M. Smith, Jr.. C. M. Grace, H. W. Black. H. D. Padgett, J. E. Peurifoy, D. B. Peurifoy, J. M. Garter, E. Hnbster. W. C. Glover, Henry, Glover, R. L. Fraser, Willie end Postell Witeell, Anderson and Bennie Sanders, H. W. DuBois, C. D. C. Adams, Brawley Black. McTyiere Daniel and a stranger. In the Choir Miss Lillie Henderson, organist, Mrs J. L. Daniel, Mrs 0. D. C. Adams, Misses Mamie Stokes, Edna Stokes, Flor ence Black, Eunice Glover, Mesne. Edgar Penninhgton and Johnnie Crosby. J- B D. Says “Hands Off." Editor of The Press and Standard; - I don’t propose to be pulled into the Goodwin-Griffin controversy. When, by request, I gave them the facte of the queatiion in dispute, 1 did so with pure motives, hoping to aid two friends in adjusting a differ ence. But instead of oil upon the troubled waters, it proved to be fuel to fire. , c As. to that “phone conversation,' I made no statement to Senator Griffin, which could possibly be con strued to modify my statement to Mr Goodwin, and his misquoting me as he does, shows a very defective memory, and it is not surpising that he fails to recall that delegation conference. But that is allright. Senator, we will not fall oat this time, bat please to he more careful when yon quote me in the future. Yours with hands off. J. B. Dodd. [By an oversight the above not published last wedt-Ed.] . , _. « ^ . .i... Having faith in God having faith ia your Csllowa. o 0