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t c: T> V VOL. XXXI. VVALTHRBORO, S. C, APRIL i A . igoo. NO. 35 MR A. WICHMAN DEAD EASTER .T ' ; ESSENTIALS TO SCHOOLS ADAM S RUN LETTER. THE MAY FESTIVAL. MR A WICHMAN. ONE Of THE LEAD 1 EASTER SERVICES AT METHODIST 1 INTERESTING DISCUSSION OF THIS IM EASTER AND GOOD FRIDAT SERVICES. PROGRESSING VERT SATISTACTORIIT A ’ n .oor n runnru rwi invrn u.cnmbir ac dadtomi uittcd dv ddac DPTTV I AMK FANfY WORK PI HR Ttinnuru rur cccadtc ae tuc ING MEN OF THE COUNTY. PASSED AWAY MONDAY AFTERNOON. The entire town was shocked Monday afternoon when the news spread arotond that Mr. A. Wichman was dead. According to his usual custom he had lain down to take an afternoon nap after enjoying a hearty meal. A little later his cry for help was heard and to his aged wife, coming to his relief, he said: 4 *I am dying.” She hurriedly sum moned his son’s family, who lived iust across the street, and on return ing to the room found him uncon scious. Physicians were summoned, but could do nothing, as the end came shortly afterwards without his having regained consciousness. The cause of his death, they an nounce, was apoplexy, superinduced by indigestion. He was stricken at 3:20 in the afternoon and lived 46 minutes. Mr. Wichman was in his 79th year, and has been a resident of Waiter- boro for sixty years, having come here from Germany at the invitation of an elder brother, who kept store on Main street, where the store of A. Wichman & Son is now located. He was of industrious habits, and CmiRCtl ENJOYED. WEDDING OF POPULAR COUPLE. PORIANI MATTER BY PROF. PETTY OF THE WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL. Cottageville, April, 12. The pro- It would be as easy to make a gram for the Kaster services at the silk purse out of a hog’s ear as it Cottageville Methodist^Church was would be to establish a good school in a community when the people are well carried out and tflbroughly en joyed by a large congregation Supt. J. I). Ackerman president over the meeting. Miss Alma Ackerman was organist for the oc casion. The program consisted of recitations, songs and drills. The children had been well trained, and went through their parts and exer cises without a "hitch. The colletion at this meeting went to the Thornwell Orphanage and amounted to over $27.00. The following program was ren dered: Opening Song,—A Mighty Victor, by Sunday School Children. Song,—The Day of Resurrection, by Choir. Opening Prayer. Song, —Joy-Bells. Readi LADIES FANCY WORK CLUB EN TERTAINED. Chil- early began to accumulate property, and has Tong been considered one of the largest property holders in this county. A few years ago he retired from active business life, but up to the time of his death he kept in touch with certain business interests with which he was connected, and the past few months spent much of his time in closely superintending the work of the Walterboro Cotton Oil Company, of which he was vice president and treasurer. This com pany closed down active operations Saturday last, when he remarked to a friend that he was now out of a job. The deceased attended services at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning, remaining through the en tire service, even to a congregational meeting afterwards. He was s devoted member of this church, and its chief supporter, giving of his means continually whenever support was needed. He was married flfty-one years ago to Mias Amanda Bradford of Walterboro, who, though two years his senior, survives him. Of this union one son was born. Mr. R. H. Wichman, the president of the Fanners’ and Merchants' Bank, of this place, and the proprietor of the Arm of A. Wichman A Son, which is a continuation of the mercantile business formerly owned by his father. Mr. Wichman will be sorely mi sed by a large number of friends, especi- ally those in need, for he gave much of his alms to the poor when he be came satisfied that they were worthy objects of charity. He was a true friend, a wise counsellor, giving of his time and means for worth} pur poses. It will be long before the community will look upon his like again, and sincere is the regret at his sudden taking off. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 5 o’cloc 1 ' at the Presbyterian church in the presence of a large crowd of friends and sympathizers. The funeral was conducted by Rev. F. A. Drennan, the pastor, assisted by Rev F. 0. S. Curtis. The active pall bearers were: Messrs G. C. Brown, W. J. Taylor, J. H. Peurifoy, C A. Eikardt, J. A Westerberg, H. W. Black, Jr., E. T H. chaffer, B. G. Hyrne. Honorary pall bearers: C. D. May, C. G. Henderson, W. B. Gru ber, Dr John M. Klein, Wm. J. Fishburne, Jas. G. Padgett, W. A. Black and T. J. Blanchard. The floral offerings were numer- our and handsome, forming over the grave a mound of flowers. CAMP HEYWARD MEETING. At a meeting of Camp Heyward No. 462, U. C. V’s held on Saturday last the following officers were elected for the coming year: C. G. Henderson—Commander. E. W. Fraser—Adjutant. t . Rev. F. O. S. Curtia—Chaplain. R.G. W. Bryan—1st Lieutenant. J. S. —2nd Lieutenant. L. C. Robertson—3rd Lieutenant Dr. W. B. Ackerman—Surgeon. Charles Evans-Color Bearer. Also the following delegates to the State Re-Union—Rev. F. 0. S. Cur tis Hon. G. W. Way. Rev. S. W Alternates—Dr. W. B. Ackerman H. D. Padgett J- S. Buchanan. To theGeneral Re-Union—C. G Henderson, M. D. Benton,, L. R. Alternates—E. W. Fraser. H. R. of the Chric I mgr* to panda with them on the first Monday in next, and iavitaa ail other •rate Veterans in the county Scripture Keading. Song, —I’ll Tell It Again, by dren. Recitation,—New Life, by Ethel Reeves. Song.—Jesus is Risen. Recitation,—The Easter Message, by Rachel Reeves. Song,—Praise the Lord. Recitation,—My Song, by Pearl Ackerman. Song,—Christ or Barabbas?. Exercise,- Easter Messengers, by Inez Ackerman, India Peirce, Blanche Ackerman, vvlbnie Acker man, Bernie Ackerman, Annie Lee Ackerman, Annie Peirce, Ethel and Eunice Ackerman. Song, —blessings of Eastertide. Dialogue, —What We have for Jesus, by Bessie Mae and Nell Acker man, and Joe Ben Reeves, Song, —Mission Bells. Recitation,—The Sweetest Mes sage, by Geneva Adams. Class Song,—Sound the Tidings. Song,—pur Guard and Guide. Recitation,—God Never Sleeps. At the conclusion of which ad dresses were made by W. W. Smoak, r., and D. B. Peurifoy of Walter- boro. These addresses were listen ed to with interested attention by the congregation. At four o'clock Miss Annie Ray leeves and Mr. McGinnis Cone were married *t the home of the bride’s wrents, Mr. and C. C. Reeves by the lev. L. B. Ackerman. There was a arge crowd of relatives and friends present to witness the ceremony and x> wish the young people a prosper ous voyage on' the matrimonial sea. This popular young couple carry with them the best wishes of a large circle of admiring friends. Mr. and Mrs. Cone will reside at Cottageville, where Mr. Cone has considerable farming interests. A number of young people went down to Sullivan’s Bridge Good Fri day, where they had a basket picnic. The amusements of the day were fishing and dancing. Those who attended report a very enjoyable day. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ackerman entertained a few guests at dinner Sunday*, Those present were Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Ackerman, J, D. ckerman, H. W. Ackerman. D. B. Peuri.oy and W. W. Smoak, Jr., of Walterboro. Prof. Howell Ackerman, of Ab bot tabu rg, N. C., has returned home. Prof. Ackerman has been principal of the High School at Abbottsburg the past term. Miss Laurie May Smoak, of Provi dence spent Eastef here with Miss Eula Ackerman. Miss Bessie Knight is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. P. K. Willis. Olin Westbury of Grover spent Sunday in town with friends. Dr. Eugene Ackerman, who is at tending the Medical College of Charleston, will come home Sunday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mre. H. W. Acker man, of this place. . , Miss Martha Davis of Manning is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. P. Inabi- net here. not prepared for it. If the school has to contend with a passimistic mountebank and a mendacious gossip who feels it to be a virtue to oppose everything which does not originate in his disordered brain and if not contiually coddled antagonizes the school at every point with its unnecessary cry, “The school must be destroyed,” then un less the intellectual and moral en vironment is strong enough and cour ageous enough to suppress this sesquipedalian gladiator the school must move out. Well equipped teachers are just as necessary in the lower an in the higher grades. Unless a teacher has a clear view of his subject and can vary his methods of teaching, and unless he has the power of concen tration and can command attention poor results will follow. Never was a greater mistake made than that cheap teachers will do for primary grades. If a pupil is not taught to read correctly his progress will be hampered his whole school career. All educated people know that the vocal sounds from the basis of the English language, and unie.-s these sounds are made per- lectiy familiar to the child, he has been i aught incorrectly. It a teacher does not thoroughly under- j sumd how to teach articulation, modulation, inflection, pause, cad- i ence and expression sense and senti ment cannot l*e rendered either in reading or speaking. The teacher should also know how to govern. Hearts are stronger than swords. Love will conquer when steel is powerless. The Norman Dow and battle-axe could triumph on the THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE CIVIC LEAGUE. ELECTIONS AT ST. JUDES. At a meeting of the congregation of St Judge’s Episcopal Church of Walterboro, Md on fleeter Monday, the following were elected to fill the positions referred to respectively: Wardens—B. G. Hyrne, C. C. An derson. _ . ^ » _ Vestrymen—John D. Warren, C. C. Tracy. H. W. Blade, Jr.. E. L. Fishburne and Dr Theodore Ker- Delegates to General C©undl-€. C. Tracy. C C. Andereon, B. G. Hyrne and W. A. Black, with the Held of Hastings, and the Norman endeavor to force a new language on the conquered people, but the love of the simple dialect which soothed them to slumber in the cradle of a mother’s arms triumphed over law and force, and saved to us the rich legacy of the Saxon speech. Hearts are stronger than swords. The people cannot live with waving ban ner and pomp of war, hut with the golden precepts of love to men and to God; and it has overthrown idola try and superstition, and led man kind upward in to the highest civili zation the world has ever known. A teacher should have high ideals. If he is lacking in moral character with low ideals the power of perceiv ing moral distinction will be blumt and that fine sense of duty which be longs to the virtuously educated mind will be destroyed. We need in our schools the examples of vir tuous actions as an occasion for the development of moral distinctions. Pupils need to see moral truth embodied in moral deeds in order to obtain a clear cognition of moral ideas. Talk to the child of beauty and necessity of truthfulness, and your words fall on listless ears; but give him truth and honesty in ac tion, and his mind opens to perceive anu appreciate the right. The mor al lessons for children should there fore be in the form of incidents of moral action. One of the strongest influences in the culture of moral ideas and duties is that which reveals itself in the daily life of the teacher. This moral influence rising out of the depth of his being and emenating from the teacher as a kind of spirit ual radiance makes an imperishable impression. A lack of moral power in the teacher will be immediately felt by the pupils; and the profes sion of assumption of virtue without a reality at heart ..ill but teach deceit and hypocrisy. When there is not a devotion to duty horning within the soul, all outward mani festations of it will be worse than worthless. At every point of con tact with the teacher who is pure and noble at heart the pupil will feel the presence and charm of integrity. A pure life is helpful to punty of thought in those whom we teach. Evil thoughts like serpents go creep ing through the soil, leaving their slimy trau behind. Thoughts of the pure and refined should be welcomed and cultivated, and aspirations after the high and noble should be en couraged. The soul should be a shrine of pure thoughts and beauti ful imagings, a temple fit for the indwelling of the Gods. The light of truth and beauty should be shin ing there and tbs vedtal flame of parity should be kept sear burning on the altera of the heart. From •vary teacher as well as from others daouki arisb tike a sweet incense the of old: ’’Grant m*,. io. Adams Run, Apr. 10. Special: Easter is with us and nature has beautifully adorned the world for this lively season, and the feathered songsters are caroling their sweetest songs in praise' to Him, who has in his gracious mercy and loving kind ness permitted us. His erring faulty children, to remain on earth to en joy this happy Eastertide. Then let us not forget Him. but strive to serve Him with the best that is in us. We had the privilege of services Good Friday, the most solemn of our religious days, and all who at tended were fully rewarded by hear-, ing a heartfelt discourse. 1 usf the word “heartfelt” because our Hec tor’s words came from his heart, not from his lips only. The words expressed what he really felt. Mias Barnwell played the organ, Mrs Henry Heyward of Charleston and Mrs Joe Taylor formed the choir. The ladies of the Guild will meet this sftemoon to decorate the church for tomorrow, and to goes without saying that it will be a thing of beauty. The ladies Fancy Work Club was delightfully entertained last Tues day by Mrs S. J. Rumph. The time was pleasantly spent in talk, music and work. Refreshments consisted of chocolate and wafers. The com plimentary guests were Mrs Osborn Barnwell, Mrs. H...Heyward, of Charleston. Mrs BelUnger of McColl. A most interesting. feature of the occasion was a visit to the barrel factory. The hands had stopped work for the day but Mr Blanchard .came forward most nobly and got the hands to make a few barrels for the bene tit of those who had not visited the factory before. It was a brave deed to face the number of fair sex that he did, without even the captain to his back. It is wonderful how quickly the negros build the barrels. The nails seem to fly from the mouths to the pro lace. The barrels are from _ nia but the bottoms are put in ocal hands. Mrs E. L. Chassereau and Miss Nonie Dodd left yesterday morning to spend the Easter season with friends and relatives. The former i to Colston; the latter to Cot tageville. Little Misses Gertrude and Lois Legare are spending Easter with Miss Pauline Taylor at Pon Pon. Frank Barnwell, a student of the High School of Charleston, is spend ing Easter with his parents here. * Mrs Heyward of Charleston is visiting her sister, Mrs T. J. Taylor. Mrs C. W. King is visiting rela tives in Georgetown. Mrs Preston King visited Charles ton last week. More Anon. W. B. CAUSEY KILLED. CLERK OF COURT CAUSEY OF HAMP TON. SHOT BY NEGRO SATURDAY, WOUND PROVED FATAL. Tho ladies of the Civic League are working hard to make the May Festival a success. The most inter esting event in this connection say far has been the voting contest to select the queen of the Festival. \s was announced last week, the voting has narrowed down to three contestants, Misses Savage. Lucas and Kohn. This voting will be continued until five o’clock Monday afternoon, April 19, when it will close. Music will be furnished for the E arade and the dance which follows y the Beaufort band. The following committees have been appointed to be judges of the military parade and decide who is entitled to receive the prize: J. G. Padgett, Jas. E. Peurifoy and W. W. Smoak. Jr. The time for the parade has been changed from 3.30 o’clock to 12 o’clock noon, and will leave the Episcopal church promptly at that hour, going from this by way of Klein’s to the depot back from the depot to Klein’s and up Main Street to the Courthouse, circling around the Courthouse, to the front, where the judges stand will be. The orator of the day will here deliver his oration and the judges will declare the winners of the prizes. These prizes have been re ceived and are now on exhibition at S. Finn’s Jewelry Store. Mayor Fishburne has given the Civic League permission to declare the last week in April as special cleaning week. The citizens are re quested to clean their front and back yards, especially the business houses located on the line of the parade. The town will remove any trash placed in the front yards. The Civic League will hold an im portant meeting Thursday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the numerous deta ls of the Festival. Hampton, April 12. Word ha* been received here from Augusta announcing the death of W. B. Cau sey, clerk of court of this county, who was shot here on Saturday night by a negroknown as Peg Leg Hughes. Jesse Sheppard being also wounded by the negro. Mr. Causey died at the city hospital at Augusta at 6 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Causey is survived by a widow, three children, mother, three broth ers and two sisters. The negro is in Columbia, whither he was taken yesterday for safe keeping by Sheriff Lightsey and Deputy Sheriff Anderson. CARDS Of THANKS. W——MM 1 CARD FROM MR PADGETT. Mr Editor:—Please permit me through your columns to thank my friends for their expression of in terest and sympathy so substanti ally shown me in the recent contest for the first prize offered by your paper. Whilst I value the prize very highly for its intrinsic worth, I value far more highly the token of genuine friendship so abundantly shown, and I shall cherish it as one of the most pleasing incidents of my life. And in conclusion, 1 thank you and your efficient force for courr tesies shown and for your impartial attitude to each of the contestants. Permit me also, to congratulate the other successful contestants. Very truly yours. Phil M Padgett. CARD FROM MISS MATTIE HERNDON. Editor Press and Standard:—' Please allow me through the columns per pla Virginii by local AN ENJOYABLE OUTING- An enjoyable trip of the was taken Fri day by several of the young folks of Walterboro, in automobiles. The party was composed of Misses Cora and Jennie Connor, Mamie Stokes and Edith Luces, driven by Messrs J. C. Lemacks and C. T. Cummings in their cars. They left Friday af ter noon for Mr. D. B. Connor’s, and several of the party went from there to Bamberg Saturday, return ing to Walterboro Sunday after noon. . Miss Anna Connor accompanied her sister. Miss Cora on the return, and will be in town several days as her guest. ign of your paper to thanlc the people who voted for me in the recent con test of The Press and Standard. I certainly do appreciate the prize which 1 received. Yours truly, Mattie Herndon. CARD FROM MR BERRY. Editor Press and Standard:—I wish through the columns of your paper to thank my friends for the handsome vote they gave me in the contest, which enabled me to win the second prize, “a New Home sewing machine. ” I would like very much to write each one a personal letter but it is impossible. So friends, 1 take this method of letting JP* Well Mr Editor the lady that was to make that dress did not win the machine and as I wish to caiTy out her contract as near as possible I make this proposition: As I cannot make the dress, if you will furnish the cloth I will pay for the making. Again, friends, I thank you. Lee F. Berry. Smoaks, Apr. 12. NEWS FROM ROUND. Round, Apr. 10, Special:—The people in this section are busy plant ing corn and Papa planted potatoes a few days ago. Mr and Mrs Jordan and Mr and Mrs Blocker attended preaching at Bethany last Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mell Davis is still quite ill at her father’s but we hope she will soon recover Mr and Mrs Joseph Bridge are still improving and we hope to see them out again. T. B. Berry, S. W Weeks, and O. Y. Bridges families worked at Beth any church last Friday. It looks much improved. Mrs Dora Weeks and little daugh ter, Miss Winnie, were the guests of Mrs H. N. Stokes one day last week. Shuler Bridge paid St. George a flying visit last week. S. W. Weeks spent last Sunday in Dorchester. With best wishes to the Editor. Little Girl. Tf T you know that I appreciate the votes you gave me. VT* PHIL M. PADGETT, WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE. UNION STATION- The play which was given Satur day night for the benefit of the Par sonage Aid Society of the Methodist Churrii, was well attended and the ladies of the church are well pleased with the results financially. The play was a humorous presen tation of the happenings in a Union Stetiou and many of the scenes art indeed quite laughable. Unfortu nate! for the proper presentation of this play the time for rebsanal was too dmrt and the presentation ■narked very much of the amateur. Mks Critehfidd. who got up this play, has ghrsn it in a number of the larger towns of the State and has received conMderable praiss for her work. She goes from here to Orangeburg, where she will put this play on. iF - aM ' j * f. AN ERROR CORRECTED. It was the effort of the manage ment of this paper to so conduct the. recent contest that there would be no kick and no errors. It succeeded in keeping down any kick but un fortunately there was a slight error in the last day’s work of the con test; an error however, which did not effect the result of the contest in any way. Unfortunately 4500 votes were not > credited to Miss Pearl Berry; the subscription having been received and laid to one side. This would have given Miss Berry a gain in new business between March 1 6th and April 6th very nearly equal | to that of Misa Herndon, there be ing a difference of only 935 votes between those two. In considera tion of this fact Misa Berry was given the privilege of selecting from S. Finn’s Jewelry store, any prize she wished to the value of $10. She selected a gold bracelet. MIILBMGS IN TOWN. Hie new buildings in town are programing and several are nearing completion. The residences of J. Taylor and D. C. L. Hiers are nearing completion; as is the store being constructed of concrete blocks by Terry A Shaffer for use of the H. W. Cohen Co. E. Hubster is (fearing away the residence on his lot, preparatory to erecting a larger store with resi dence above. *Tba tea department boom 'on Tercy ft Shaffer’s Jot is also being constructed. Another wfll be placed on Mr Hymn's lot for the uaa of am Me. 1. D. C. L. Him fa < _ bed ter 1 ’ .