The press and standard. [volume] (Walterboro, S.C.) 1890-current, July 01, 1908, Image 1
VOL. XXX.
WALTERBORO, S. C. Jl'LY i. iqoS.
NO. 46
PROHIBITION DEPARTMENT.
EDITED BY
Jas. EL Peurifoy and W. W. Smoak, Jr.
Retolutiona Paued by Doctor’*
Creak Church.
SMOAKS WANTS HIGH SCHOOL.!
Wlf-
Must Not Vote for Whiskey
, The sentiment for prohibition is
steadily making progress, and we
believe the day is now at hand when
in practically every i>art of our
nation the sale of whiskey will be
put in the same category with mur-
•der, robbery, rape, and kindred
crimes. That is its logical cla«s, for
it is the chief sfeency in almost
every evil under the sun. The
chufch is beginning more fully to
realize that it must purge itself of
the champions of whiskey selling.
A century and less ago many of the
churches took little interest in the
stoppage of this use and sale of
whiskey, but now’ some of the
churches are insisting, not only that
its members must not sell and use
the accursed stuff, but that they
must not encourage its use by their
votes. State and national prohibi
tion is coming. God speed the day.
Rev D. Frank Carver, in the
North Carolina Advocate, has this
to say on the subject:
“No. As long as humanity is
depraved no restriction will perfect-
•ly restrain. ‘Thou shall have no
other gods,’ and still men hav2
other gods. ‘Thou shalt not make
unto thee any graven image,’ and
still men make and set up idols.
And so of all the nine prohibitory
commands. They are all disregard
ed, but who would dare vote to re
peal them? The State has statutes
prohibiting murder, fornication and
adultery, theft, etc. Who , would
dare vote to repeal these laws be
cause they are disregarded by many?
“I heard a man who is a mem
ber of the church and claims to be
a christain declare recently that it
1 his purpose to vote for the
becaustT he ‘just could not
ilk* the word “prohibition.” No
ffrwMir likes to be restrained, there
fore many whq are in the church
militant place themselves on the
side of the unfruitful works of dark
ness by not voting to reprove them
<Ek>h. v:ll.)
“A voter who has been redeemed
bf the precious Mood of Christ can
do only one thing- exert his influ
ence and cas* hi>= vote for the uplift
of his brother man. The saloon does
not uplift humanity but debauches
and troys, therefore the Chris
tian will vote to close the saloon if
he has an opportunity. If he thinks j
he is a Christian and votes for the 1
perpetuation of a curse like this, he |
is just mistaken and is in the broad
road with many others w r ho are in
the way that seemeth right unto a
man, but the end thereof are the
ways of death.’ (Prov. xiv:12.)
No drunkard can enter the kingdom
of heaven, neither can any man
w’ho votes to license a business the |
only result of which is drunkard
making unless he repents of his sin.
‘‘The question is not ‘will it com
pletely prohibit,’ but ‘is it right to
license unscrupulous men to conduct
a busines that tends in every feature
of it to debauch and doom and damn
men?
"The churches in all denominations
in North Carolina, after 26th of
May, 1908, should be purged of
every man who is so blind morally
and spiritually to what a Christian
ought to be as to cast his vote to
continue the awful work of the
saloon in North Carolina.’’—South
ern Christian Advocate.
Prohibition In Union-
"Only one homicide in this county
this year—the one at Buffalo. Some
jurymen have been doing their duty,’
were words used by Solicitor Seaae
in a speech before a jury, in this
week’s court. Let it also be remem
bered that we have have ' had no
dispensary in Union county and this
has contributed to the 'smallness of
the number of homicides. Whiskey
is at the bottom of three-fourths of
the homicides. The destruction of
the whiskey traffic means the reduc
tion of the number of homicides.
And the jug trade is rapidly decreas
ing. We have noted this fact from
day to day. The jugs are getting
fewer in number. Prohibition does
not abeolutely prohibit, but it helpe
greatly/—Union Times.
Whereas the Lord in Hi*
dom why doeth all thing* well,
saw lit to take from our midst.
May 5th, IPOS. Our beloved
brother and deacon J W Saun
ders, who was so faithful as a
member and so true as a deacon
for over forty years to his
ing.
We the coir mittee can
say of brother Saunders, as a
neighbor and as a citizen, none
excelled him as a member. He
was ever true ajid as a deacon he
wa* ever found at his post of
duty, and ho always took an ac-
Crops vre G»>oi> in That Section.
Other News.
t^moaKs, June 30.—Special:—
Pursuant to notice given by J. B.
Padgett, chairman of the Board of
Trustees the patrons of Smoaks
school district assembled at the
acadeemy here for the purpose of
call- trying to secure a high school under
the pr<>vi>ions of the Act of the leg-
truly islature. A good crowd of the patrons
were present. No ditinite action
was taken, hut there is little doubt
POLITICS IN COLLETON.
Some Interesting Matters Considered by County Ex*
• ecutive Committee.
The county exective committee
met at 11 o’clock at the Court House
Thursday, with the following mem
bers present:
M. P. Howell, chairman, T H. Cald
well, W. A. Strickland, A. M. Ulmer,
J.S. Padgett, H. H. Durant, M. W.-
Breland, G. A. Benton, Joseph I,ang-
but that a high
lished.
school will be estab- dale, H. A. Willis,
B. G. Hiott, I. W.
W. S. Weeks,
Dopson, J. M.
very good, much above the average
in the countv, contrary to*what is
Mowvilo School
If Mim Nance hod been present
at the closing exercises of the Mew-
ville school Friday, June 19th, I am
cure Mm would have complimented
the teacher and pupils on the ap
pearance of the grounds and school
house.
The former while not enclosed,
has been well hept and not a scrap
of paper wa* to be seen lying around
not even in the road.
The school house and everything
in it were as clean and dainty as
“my lady’s” parlor. Certainly if
Order is heaven’s first law. “Clean
liness is next to Godliness”
Both of these maxims were beauti
fully illustrated in the Mewville
achool.
It was no surprise, therefore, to
find the children tidy, orderly, and
interested in their work and the
success of their school.
Books, a bookcase, several pic
tures, a map and blackboard were
added this time.
In the near futue a society for the
Improvement of the school is to be
organised then other improvements
will be made.
But I must go back to the exer
cises. The scripture reading and
prayer were by Mr. W. A. White,
an interested trustee.
Miss Carrie E. Weekley, at the
request of the pupils, gave a short
tMk about the civilized Indian, tell
ing how he differs from the Indian
pictured in the histories. She also
showed many Indian pictures and
-cariosities.
prizes, beautiful gold pins,
awarded as follows.
_ Lieze Snead—attendance.
Ml— Cora Woods—Scholarship.
Mte Linie Ike—Conduct.
The teacher, Mrs. H. J. Givens,
told the pupils she was sorry she
coold not give each one a prize—but
that she had a treat for all. Then.
assisted by the older girls, she ser
ved ice cream and cake to the boys
end girls and a few friends who
were present.
The school ha* had a successful,
harmonious time, and it is hoped
Mrs. Givens will accept the work for
another year.
' n 0 Interested.
June 20,1908.
Basket
Meggett, June 29—Editor Press
and Standard: At a meeting of the
executive committee of the Good
Road and Drainage Association,
Bryan Springs was decided upon as
the place to hold its annual meeting
July 4th Jten o’clock a m. There will
be a basket picnic, and all are invit
ed that are interested in good roads
and drainage. There will be speak
ers from Walter boro and Charleston.
There will be a band of music and
dancing at the springs. Bryns
Spring* .are nicely find up with
tables, and all the crowd can brac-
commodated with purs spring water
and as Mr Bryan has a bottling
works, all sorts drinks will be in
abundance. Congressman Geo. S.
Legare, has been invited and its a
settled fact the Good Road and
drainage Association will give you
a good time and wonts the
cooperation of all interested in this
move to be present Bryans Springs
is only two miles from Ravenel.
Trains will come within a mile of
the Spring on the Young Island
branch. E. L. Commins,
„ Chairman.
DIED—The infant of Mr and
Mrs T U Jaques of Cottagoville,
died Jut • 28. Tho baby was 11
montbt old
DIED—Mrs N B Graber of
Oottaaeville. died June 18. Mrs
Graber was 28 jmar sold*nod was
a da ghter of O W Jaqoes.
tive part in anv enterpr.se of his condition elsewhere in the coun
church, and tor the upbuilding ty. This section is just now in need
of his Masters cans'. Resoved.
1. That we humbly submit to
the will of the Lord.
2. As a church we desire to
place on recofd our love and
esteem for departed brother and
deacon. And to express our ap-
preci&ton of his services with us,
and for the church, and in behalf
of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
8. And we hereby assure his
surviving family and friends of
our sympathy and prayers for
them in their sad bereavement.
4. While with sincere soirow
we part w ith our beloved brother,
we hope by the grace of God to
meet him in th» mansions of our
Father’s House on high.
5. That a copy of these resolu
tions bj sent to his family, to
the Baptist Courier and The
Press and Standard. • And a
blank page in our minute book
with these resolntions inscribed
iu memory of departed deacon
and brother.
J Y Beach,
M W Breland
J O Griffin
Committee.
The crops in this entire section are Crosby, P. J. Wilson, J. E. Harper,
•rv <1 h1. much above the averacre J. C. Crosby, D. L. Smith, J. W.-
Meggett, L. H. Ziegler, and D. H.-
Towles,
D. L. Smith, moved that the man
agers be paid $8 for their services as
managers during the primaries,
except those at Walterboro, who will
receive $6. It was also carried that
the members of the executive comit-
tee be paid their actual expenses
while in attendance on the meet
ings.
After some discussion it was de
cided to assess the various offices as
follows: Clerk of Court. $80: sheriff,
$80; treasurer, $50; auditor, $50;
supervisor, $40; superintendent of
education, $30; master, $15; county
commissioner, $20; coronor, $10;
House of Representatives, $45;
magistrate at Walterboro, $10; all
other magistrates, $71 50, or $6 50
each office. Congressmen requested
to contribute $15 each; solicitors, $5
each. - _
The following intinerary for the
campaign speakings was arranged.
The opening speech at Snider’s Tues
day, August 11; Rice Patch, Wednes
day, August 12; Lodge, Thursday,
ugust 13;Smoak’s, Friday, August,
of rain. Cotton is young in most
places, but is looking well. Corn is
very good, and better crop prospects
are cheering to the farmers.
The people here are pleased
over the prospect of a railroad in
the near future. The Hampton and
Brachville road is being built and is
now within tw’o miles of Smoaks.
Mr Mauldin is working a large force
of hands, and rapid progerss is being
made.
Hon. Calvin W Garris of Den
mark is visiting his father, S. P. J.
Garris. Sr.
Mrs L. C. Padgett and children
of New River, Fla., are visiting
Mrs Padgett’s parents, Mrs and Mrs
J. B. Padgett.
J. Benjamin Smoak of Branch-
ville spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs J. L. Smoak. He
was accompanied by F. F. Bellinger.
Dr. and’Mrs. H. W. Bleack and
children, Crawley and Chase, are
visiting relatives here. Dr Black
returned to Walterboro today.
MrsJBlack will visit her son, Howell, 14; Bell’s, Saturday. August 15;
Pkmc atUloMr.
Ulmer Lodge, No 296, A. F. M.
gave a delightful picnic Wednesday
at their Masonic hall near Sniders.
This hall is only a short distance
from the residence of C W Ulmer,
one of the most devoted and advanc
ed Masons in the county. Mr Ulmer
had erected tables in front of his
residence end in his yard for the
dinner. About five hundred persons
sssembled to enjoy the day. The
Lodge was opened and .marched in
procession to the front of Mr
Ulmer’s residence where they listen
ed to several speakers.
The first speaker J. T. Polk, who
delivered an address on Masonry.
He wss followed by Dr H W Black,
Hon. W C Brant and W W Smaok,
Jr. These addresses were all at
tentively listened to and applauded.
Unfortunately a heavy rain came
up about dinner time, but the crowd
patiently bided its time and when
the clouds had rolled away, a feast
fit for the gods was spread, and all
the more enjoyed because of the
delay.
The members and officers of the
lodge did all they could to make the
day a success, in commemoration of
St. John.
The officers of this lodge are:
Master J F Rentz; senior warden,
John Kicklighter; junior warden,
J Berry Hudson; secretary, E H
Ulmer; treasurer David Breland;
senior deacon, C W Ulmer: junior
deacon, A E Rentz. They have
forty members who meet every first months old, died Sunday night and
in Branchville this week.
Capt. H. D. Padgett, E. M. Jones
and A. A. Patterson Jr. of Walter
boro took in the children’s day ex
ercises at Tabernacle.
“Mr and Mrs W. W. Smoak, Jr
of Walterboro spent Sunday here
en route to the State Press associa
tion meeting at Gaffney-
Charley Smoak happened to a
painful accident last week. His
horse ran, after having been drink
ing. striking him with the plow
stock, throwing himdowd and brais
ing him pretty badly.
J. B. Padgett has lately become
a new man. One would hardly
think Hie absence of s mustscher
would make such a difference. He
looks very much like a cross between
a Jew and an Irishman.
A. C. Hters, Jr., and Victor May
will go to Walterboro Friday to
stand the examination for Clemson
scholarships. “Scrik>o”
Dots From Adams Rim.
Editor Press and Standard:—I
have not seen any news from our
bright little town in quite a while 1
will try and scratch up a little news.
Every body is busy laying by their
crops.
Mr Green has given them plenty to
do. Guess 1 had better tell some
thing else. We have had some
severe cases of sickness around here
but we arc glad tossy that they are
much better.
We are glad to say that Mrs
Bertha Grinies who has been very
ill with t'yph'.i<i agajn..
and alkto Mr <in wno
has been vvr\ , uju. m« aslcs is
imprving.
1 extend my deepest sympathy to,
Mr and Mrs Tom Martin, for the
loos of their little infant just two
Hendersonville, Tqesday, August 18;
Ravenel, Wednesday, August 19;
Adams Run, Thursday, August 20;
Cottsgeville, Friday, August 21;
Walterboro, Saturday, August 22.
Considerable discussion was had
overs motion to re-establish the
St Paul’s parish line in order that
Adams Run and Collins townships
might have a county commissioner
and a member of the House of Rep
resentatives,
Hon. D. L. Smith fought the mo
tion, not because he was opposed to
it, for he was in favor of it, but be
cause he did not thiftk the executive
committee had a right to adopt such
a measure under the constitution and
rules of the party. The motion was
«
finally adopted by a bare majority
and the following committee was
appointed to decide upon the ar
rangement of the ticket. D. H.
Towless, D. L. Smith, G. A. Benton,
A Majority and minority report were
made. The majority report was
rejected, which provided that the
ticket be printed instructing the
voter to vote for one candidate from
St Paul’s parish, for representative
and one for county comissioner. The
minority report made by Hon. D. L.
Smith provided that the ticket simp
ly state under the House of Repre
sentatives, “Vote for three”, and
under the head, Cbunty Commission
er, “Vote for two”, not designating
that one for each office be voted for.
The only explanation being that op
posite the name of the candidates
names from St.Panl’s parish be en
closed in parenthesis (St. Paul’*).:
There are likely to be some inter
esting developments as a result of
this action as there are those who
hold that the arrangement of the
ticketVwill prevent the exective com
mittee from carrying out'Sthe pro
visions of the resolution establish
ing the parish lines. The results of
this may be far reaching. The
county convention sometime since
adopted a resolution favoring the
establiahment of this line for the
purpose of enabling this rich truck
ing section to have a representative
in the legislature and a member of
of the board of county commission
ers, and the delegates to the State
convention were instructed to se
cure such action. They were in
structed there that the State con
vention should have nothing to do
with this matter but that it be left
to the eounty. as in Chirieaton. it is
an interesting question and the
final decision U being watched with
much interest „
Hon. D. C. Sandora, after much
persuasion, has been prevailed upon
to make the race for Representative,
and it is believed s that he will hr
elected, parish line or no parish line.
from s pleasant visit here to their
parents Mr and Mrs. T. H. Barn
well.
William Newton, Willie Platt,
L. A. Mellard and others of this
place, visited Charleston, last Sun
day.
J. D. Warren and Miss Jennie
Guenard of Stokes has returned
home after spending' a few days
with relatives at Adams Run.
Miss Danna Martin of Charleston
is spending some time with friends
end relatives at this place.
Miss Leila Cordrary have return
ed home after spending some time
with Miss Katie Bierd of Charleston.
I will close with best wishes to
The Press and Standard.
But what has become of More
Anon and the rest of our cousins?
Must be writing love letters. But
look out leap year is almost gone.
Saturday
Gono to Rost.
ROn last Thursday Evening June 25,
at 8 P. M. the Angle of
death * entered the home of
Mr and Mrs Minnie L. A vent and
claimed for his victim their baby
bog, William Bernard Avant, He
had boon the choice of the boom for
only four months when our ffcfhar
saw fit to take him to the beautiful
hams beyond tho River, where por
ting is no mors. God bless the
rowing ones. A Friend
was laid to rest Monday at Osborn
Baptist church. Thefune si services
were conducted by Rev Fich.
Mimes Janie Posted, Nellie Fox
and Georg* Posted of Dorchester,
were tho guest of the Misses New
ton .Saturday and Sunday last.
Mia W. J. Newton and little
children of this place, are on a visi$jr Mrs A- H. Brant,
to her daughter Mrs M. D. Warren
Of StOlBSB.
Mr and Mrs Isdos Tobin of Al
lendale am} Mr. and Mn Lamar
Leo and little children of Scranton
have re toned to their Hunt
Getsanger News.
^ *»
(letsinger, S. C. June 26—This sec-
t ion of thecountry is blessed with
plenty of rain. It rains and rains and
rains.
There wss s Masonic, picnic at
Ulmer’s Lodge, June 24. Quite a
large crowd was present. All report
an enjoyable time. H
Miss Ethel Odum from DeLand,
Florida, is visi ting t her aunt Mrs.
J. B. Padgett. This is her second
visit to our country, and we are all
glad to have her with us again. We
hope she will make her visit a long
hot we are glad to see them oat
again.
One of the moot enjoyable occa
sions which our community has
known for quite a while was tho
birthday dinner at Mn. Clam
Kinprds, June 26, it being the 60th
anniversary of Mrs. Kinard’s birth.
All of her children and grandchildren
were present; also her sister, Mrs.
Johns, from Augusta, and two bro
thers, -Messrs. Frank and John Brant
from the upper part of the State. A
fewv intimate friends were honored
with invitations.
*
Lemonade, cake and fruit, were
served in addition to the sumptuous
dinner. After doing ample justice to
the splendid dinner the guest* as
sembled in the parlor where they
were furnished with music, Mrs.
Kinard’s sons being noted for their
fine singing. All seemed to enjoy
themselves to the utmost, but I
think the happiest of all were the
little children, who played almost all
day under the large shady oaks in
front of the house.
•*6
from
who hm boon
very ill, is improving.
<- Mias Josephin Robtrteon
Williams, is visiting Mias
Padgett.
Mrs. W. C. Brant and Miss Annie
Gotehiger have been on the sick list.
A Brifthday Party .
Last Thursday was very delight
fully spent by J. S. Buchanan at
his home in town. It was tho oc
casion of his 66th birthday, and a
large crowd of relatives ana I
there to wish him
returns. Not the least safar-
part of tho day was the picnic
dinner served, with ice cream and
lemonade during the afternoon.
J. E. Craven is cadidate for Magis
trate. See his card.
A. Q. Lyons is in the roes for
County Treasurer. Hiecard appears,
elsewhere in this issue.
Joe M. Morris gave os some tec
tomatoes this weak; tho host wo
have seen this year, five on 000
limb. Thanks. % °