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standard. Y 0 VOL. XXXI. WALTERBORO, S. C, APRIL 21, iqo 9 . NO. 36 GEN. M. C. BUTLER DEAD. BEDON SCHOOL CLOSES HELPED TO REDEEM THIS STATE FROM A DELIGHTFUL ALIEN RULE IN THE DATS THAT WERE WORSE THAN WAR. ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN AT IKE CIOSE OF THIS POPULAR SCHOOL. Columbia, Apr. 15. Butler is dead. The dashing sabreur who courted death on many batlefields, -last night at 11:40 was received into the sovereignty of no suffering. For him death had never had terrors. Last night it was but falling asleep. To him death was an enemy, for he loved life, he loved nis friends, and he wished to live. But the love of life could not sustain him, and But ler has gone to be mustered in with Lee and Jackson and Albert Sidney Johnston and Hampton and all those e triots and Southrons whom he ew, men who loved the South and feared naught but the frown of the Great Commander. Gen. M. C. Butler died last night at Knowlton’s hospital. For a fort night he has been kept alive by his supreme will power. Death came as gently as the slumber of a babe. He was conscious up to 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon and m the morn ing his mind had appeared to be quite dear. He was conscious of his condition The closing of Bedon school, taught by Miss Kate Langdale, was made the occasion of a delightful program by the school, followed by a pound party. Miss Langdale. by her efficiency as a teacher, has made wonderful prog ress along educational lines in this community. The session just closed covered over six months, but in that time. Miss Langdale has made rapid prog ress and the children have advanced satisfactorily, and by her loving nature has won the love and admira tion of all her pupils. We trust she arill come back to teach for us the next term. Several games were played by the pupils, and after the exercises. Miss Langdale left for her home at Road side. We wish for her a pleasant time during the holidays. The program was as follows: Song,—“At the Roll Call" by School. Recitation in concert,—“Wel come", by Bessie Crosby, M; —and was ready to meet death. For i Crosby, Bainard Crosby, Pearl lyrtle Fran- him death had never had terrors, and Butler had too often faced the merciless fire of the enemy to feel any uneasiness when he knew the hour of his surrender was at hand. By his side when his great soul fluttered away in the moment of gentle dissolution were his wife, his only daughter, Mrs Robert McNeely. his son, Dr. F W P Butler, Rev B W Fleming and Maj H W Richardson. The watchers scarcely knew that . he was dead so gently did sleep come upon Butler. His other son, Capt. M C Butler, Jr. of the United States army, had been here, but was recall ed to his post several days ago. Lieut. McNeely, his son-in-law. is an officer of the navy, and he, too, was unable to be here. The funeral arrangements will be announced later, but it is known that by Bai rn accordance with wishes his body will Gen. Butler’s' Crosby. cis. Witsell Francis. Recitation,—“A Secret nard Crosby. Recitation,—“Hattie’s Lette",r by Alma Francis. Song,—“Work for the Night is Coming’’, by School. Dialogue,—“Lessons in Cookery", by Misses Catherine Crosby, Myrtle Crosby, Jewel Francis. Recitation,—“At our School”, by Witsell Francis Recitation, “Whom I Love Best”, by Odie Crosby. Song,—"Bringing in the Sheaves”, by School. Dialogue,—“Jennie’s Call”, by Myrtle Crosby and Jewel Francis. Recitation.—“What I Can Do”, by Ada Crosby. Recitation.—“I will not be a Drunkard’s Wife”, by Miss Bessie be buried at Edgefield. About si waaao wi Lbout six weeks ago Gen. Butler came to Columbia to be treated for inflammatory rheumatism, due to his wounds received in battle. He had lost a leg at Brandy Station, but after recovering from his wound want back into battle. His maimed Uaib had not bothered him until about tlx months ago. He suffered increasingly until be came to Col umbia to be treated and since the middle of January has been an in mate of the Knowlton hospital. His bedridden condition has caused his kidneys to become affected and this was the cause of his death. The spread so gradually through Lem that in passing sway he but fell asleep. Gen. Butler was a soldier who would have been a nation’s idol, pwhaps, has he gone with the win ning side. He choee the cause of the South, and the true men of the South regret his passing. Just across the street from the house in which Gen. Butler died is the hall in which the Secession con vention met, out of which assem blage grew the war in which Butler became great. There are few South Carolinians living who enjoyed the rank and distinction of general—and none who at 27 were major generals of caval ry. Among the surviving generals are S W Ferguson, T M Logan and E M Law. The family has made no announce ment as to the funeral services, but many friends recently have been heard to express the wish that his body should lie in state in the capitol of the State which he loved. Gen. Butler died in ful| com munion of the church. On his 75th birthday he received supreme unc tion from the Catholic church, into the communion of which he was re ceived. Recitation,—“Willie’s Plan”, by Freddie Crosby. Dialogue.—“The Deaf Grandma”, by Misses Catherine Crosby, Jewel Francis, Pearl Francis, and Eugene Francis. Recitation,—“The Valedictory", by Miss Bessie Crosby. Song,— “Yield not to Temptation", by School. Catherine and Bessie. Bedons, S. C., Apr. 16,1909. MISS EDITH LUCAS ELECTED QUEEN Of THE MAY EESTIVAL. MISS HELEN LUCAS. MISS ARLINE SANDERS. MISS MAMIE STOKES. AND MISS EMMA TRACY SELECTED BY THE QUEEN AS MAIDS OF HONOR’ OTHER RETAINERS OF HER ROYAL RETINUE APPOINTED YESTERDAY. Very general interest was mani fested in the outcome of the election of Queen of the May festival. According to annoucement the ballot box was opened by the com mittee on Monday afternoon and the official count resulted in the over whelming majority of twenty-two hundred votes for Miss Edith Lucas. The excitement was very keen as the three Candida ted were all very eligible to reign as Queen, by reason of their grace and beauty. There was much pleasant rivalry in the race, and it is safe to say that no contest of its kind has ever created as much excitement. Miss Lucas’ gracious manner and patrician beauty well adapts her for the homage she is sure to receive when she reigns for a day over the hearts of the good peop'e of Colle ton countv—a typical American Queen. Let the community with cord give h~r the homage by turning out in force for one due the ac- her un- pa railed gala day of Monday May 3rd. Mias Lucas has announced a charm ing coterie of prominent young peo ple as her attendants. Misses Helen Lucas, Arline San ders, Mamie Stokes, and Emma Tracy will gracefully serve as maids of honor. The pages will be little Miss Ruth Lucas, the winsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Lucas, and Master Duncan Padgett. Messrs Henderson Fraser and Paul Baxley, in conventional livery will act as coachman and footman respectiveJy. The design of the float will be ex tremely artistic and is in the hands of Mr. Mack Rivers. CIVIC LEAGUE MEETS AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD THURSDAY AFTERNOON. MAY FESTIVAL DISCUSSED. at MARY S LITTLE HEN. Mary had a little hen Upon her little farm. Against the wolf before the door It proved to be her charm. Each da) it layed a little egg, Which Mary sold at town. And thus she bought her groceries. And now and then a gown. The years passed by and Mary paid The little mortgage due. And sent her girl to boarding school. Her boy to college, too. She has a nest egg in the bank And even keeps a cook. And everything about her has A thrifty, .weel-kept look. Says she. to those who daily fail With needle, brush and pen: “If you would do as well as I, Just keep a little hen."—Ex. ? ouQiNun ■cnuw, Manr Soman, whfc $15.00, reociving $ state, and the Mt. FUNDS FOR TVS SGOdOLS. Colleton has taken advantage of the Garris Act, by which the state helps schools not running longar than lira months, and two schools in the oounty have already ascursd aid from the state. Ames schools ore; theHheridmischool, taubtby MMs i t which school nosed $80.00 from the Gannel school, _ it by Him Ida M. FSshboroe. which raM $80.00, receiving $100 fronftha State. If there are other schools ip the county rumdag for lees time than five months, and timp desire to do so, it will be a veqr easy matter to raise son third tha amount they wish for ertendteg tha school and the state will give tha other two thirds. The Farmers’ Union will mm here Monday, May S, at 10 o'clock, A. If. MORRIS JUDGE RECAPTURED. Morris Judge, one of-the negroes who escaped some time ago from the Walterboro jail, was located in Charleston last week and arrested by Detective Hogan. Deputy Sheriff Buckner went to Charleston Thurs day bringing Judge back with him to tha jail here. Judge claims that he has been spending the time, since be escaped from jail, between Sav annah and Charleston, and when captured was working on a boat around Qmrieston harbor. Ha claims that he had nothing to do with the plan for getting out of jail, but seeing the door open, de cided to go out with the rest. J R LAWRoiciWRT Wednesday evening J. R. while amtatfeg several persons to pull down a tree at the sight where Mr. Huteter k going to build, a rope broke on whidahe and several others wera pnQi hDt whole weight <m his which wrench sprainod Us shoulder. making a very peiful injury. R. G. NCMIUIAM * JAIL S Sheriff P. M. fer 0 *"*”*-!. 1 bringing bant. K. IfUfian. a inlSOdwith, . turned Monday hstegteff. with him ASHTON HAPPENINGS. Ashton, Apr. 16. Special:—As the Essie* ude ebbs your scribe takes pleasure in jotting to our dear pa per tne little happenings here which may interest some. Our weather is pleasant. The tar- mer is loosing no time in his fields. The com and gardens a e in flourish ing conditions. . Easier was spent here about as elsewhere-picnics, parties, egg hunts, and services -so the wheel of time turns. How short seems its one revolution to the older. In childhood the visit of the rabbits and their pi etty eggs seemed ages apart. Among those who attended the Easter services at Smoaks were Mrs W D Berry, Misses Minnie Dalv, Sally Varo. Minnie Ritter, and Effie Jones, guests of Miss [Mamie Hiers: Mbs Irrae Jones guest of Miss Aurelia May, and Mim Sm* nie Jones at Mrs L C Padgetts. Mr Smith delivered two able sermons to appreciative audiences. FN Jones is enlarging his busi ness. His railroad to his timber is being built and his new mill is being laid. . *. . ^ „ The patrons of H & B R R are en joying the improved schedule and services that have been put in lately, and we feel sure that Conductor Herndon will keep it up. Mrs W O Jones and children spent last week with her parents at Smoaks. The community is grieved at a series of accidents that have recently taken place here. The sufferers and families have our svmpathy. Among them Jake Folk’s little son was kick ed in the face by a mule. For a while blindness was feared. J H Yarn’s son. Herbert, was racing in the yard, ran into a pinless clothes line, his ear was caught in it and part tom off. Herbert is now in Savannah where a grafting process is being undertaken—we trust suc cessfully. Malcolm Godley is suffering with an injured knee. He iVas stretching some wire fencing, the chain broke and the loose end encircled his knee crushing the leaders and muscles.! C A McMillian’s baby, Larena, by some means got the lye cup and drank some of its contents. The lit tle one is in a pitiful condtion and suffers much, but we feel sure that it will recover. The Memorial Services at River’* Bridges on the 29th inst. are being talked of. The young and old all love to go to do honor to our lost NEWS FROM STOKES. (Written for last week) Stokes, Apr. 13. Special:-The farmers of this section are very busy planting their crops. R L Crosdy of Ti.ton has been spending some time with his father and mother, Mr and Mrs J E J CrosLv, of this place, and has pur chased him a graphaphone on his trip. C M Brabham of Lodge was the guest of Miss Cora Lee 1 Saturday and Sunday. Alver B Beach was the guest of his cousin, Mrs Moton Robertson Saturday and Sunday. He reports a fine time. » » Levi Ryan of this place paid his brother of Ruffin a flying visit Satur- dav and Sunday. Miss Cattie Beach is spending some time with her sister at Aahioa. We hope die will soon return home. . Mrs J Moton Robinson was the gueit of Mrs Ham Blocker Tuesday last. H C Robertson was the guest of J E J Crosby last Momky- • Miss Jennie Guerard was the guest of Mias Cora Lee Beach Saturday. She reports a very nice time. J E J Crosby and daughter were the guests of Mr Tom Beach last Sunday. John H Beach of this place lost his mule Sunday night. Our Zion Sunday school is getting along nicely. “ In my opinion the Farmers’ Union is growing rapidly. Mrs Joe Chassereau is spendi some time with her father, Mr and Mrs S A the Mt. Carmel section. Mrs M D Warrren and children were the guests of Mrs P W Warren last week. Miss Jennie Guerard was the guests of Mrs Moton Robertson last week. With best wishes to The Press and Standard and the Editor. Hestell. There was a large attendance the regular monthly meeting of the Civic League held Thursday at 4:30 o’clock at the Library. Much important business was transacted, which included shaping the final details of the May Festival, which is indeed an assured success from every standpoint. The ladies of the league feel high ly gratified and encouraged with the unanimous interest the movement aroused in every quarter of the com munity, and indeed far beyond the community as every day inquirifc are received from a distance con cerning the festival. Several attractions have been booked which will tend to further enliven the day and make it a gala occasion indeed. . Interest will be centred, however, in the floral, trades and agricultural display, for which the handsome E rises, on exhibition at S. Flnn’a, ave been offered. That the competition will be sharp goes without saying. Practi cally every owner of a vehicle in Walterboro will be in line. Many out of town entries have been made and it is earnestly desired that every progressive farmer be in line with an exhibit. For this purpose alone are the money prises offered in order to induce the planters to enter the competition and stimulate their in terest in the occasion. Let town and country mingle on Monday, Mav 3rd, in a great big holiday and see what a glorious celebration there will be for all Col leton. Walterboro will be 1 in gala dress to receive her throng of visitors and a day of entertainment is promised. A cordial invitation is extended to all to join in the festivities. S5 Beach of mother an John Thomas of Smoaks attended the Knights meeting here Tuesday. Miss Minnie Ritter has returned from Varnville. where she pleasantly visited her cousin, Mrs Charlie Thomas. We anxiously look for The Press and Standard each week. 0 Reader. WILLIAMS RHin SCHOOL School The Wflttema dose Thursday the W. O. Patty, ably and has bam TMaiatha High School will b aid inst. This Prof. JlfcMi Smoak, • oahr sehaol hi tha coun ty having rsaetrad aty from tha State Hten school fund. It $800. whfeh A BASKET PICNIC Ravenel, Apr. 19. Special:—A basket picnic will be held at Dr. Breaker’s Park, Ravenel, on Thurs day, April 22nd, to which the public generally are invited. Ice cream, soda water, lemonade, etc. will be for sale, and there will be no pains spared to make the oc casion one of real enjoyment. The music will also enliven things. As soon as the people have gath ered the names of all the young ladles present will be placed in a hat, and a little child will draw out two, who will be declared the conteetaata and everybody will be allowed to vote for the one be or she may deem the moot popular. The votes will be at a mall price, and there will be no reetnatioB aa to tha taken. The praties to conduct voting will be disinterested There wfll he a arise for the bora also,- peesibly a root rape—and the sweetest little girt will receive a box COUNTY UNHW MEETING. TO BE HELD MONDAY MAT 3. AT 10 O’CLOK A. M. The County Farmers’ Union Meet ing which was to have been held Saturday May 1st has been changed by President Padgett to Monday May 3, at 10 o’clock A. M. He is very desirous of having a full atten dance and hopes the locals will send in a full representation of delegates. The time for meeting was changed on account of the May Festival, and also the further reason that Monday will be Saleeday and a number of union members will be in town any way. THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF MR A. WICHMAN. One more dear old land mark gone. One more grave we trace. Within the anent church yard sleeps One more familiar face: One more sheaf of wheat full ripe. The reaper’s sickle keen. ^ Gathered up for the Master’s use All free from blot and stein. “WIDOWED.” As by vour couch I Mt by night, Husband, comrade, friend. And feel that you must leave me soon So near our journey’s end: I cannot help but feel ’tis hard The loving tie to sever. Comrades for almost sixty years. Through clear and cloudy weather. But if God wills that we must part, Tho keen the anguish now, I’ll kiss the rod, for ’tis my God, And to His will I bow: In that bright ^ome to which We’ again some day. When God in mercy calls on me Life’s burden down to lay- Ah! why so still, and can it be My dear, dear husband gone? And I now left at eventide Companionless, alone? Ah! well God knows His purpose best. From me ’tis hidden now, But this 1 know. He loves me still And to His will I bow. Walterboro, Apr. 15. G. W. O. Rivers. MCMILUAN4RIFFIN Lodge, Apr. 19,—Special:—The marriage of Mias Julia McMillian to Mr. Lovic P. Griffin of Williams was solemnized on Sunday, March 29th. The six eouplee of waiters were as follows: Mias Nannie McMillian with Fletcher Caldwell, Mias Lizzie Me- Millian with Johnson McMillian, Mbs Eula Jones with Clarence Cald well. Mia Emma Carter with Loush Jones, Miss Lorie Crosby with John Crosby, Mia Ella Sue Brabham with Earnest Carter. Mia Lucie Brabham and Charlie Caldwell, general managers served a ushers. The bride was dressed in a hand some white pongee, carrying a beau tiful bunch of white flowers. The brides maids were also dressed in white. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s father at 4 o’clock. P. M. by Rev. G. A. Martin. The bride and groom left on Mon day following for their future home at Williams. They returned to the home of the bride Saturday afternoon before Easter where they spent the Easter holidays. We hated to give Julia up but we wish for them a long and prosper ous life of happiness. Blue Bells. A CORRECTION. Williams, Apr. 19.1900^ W. W. Smoak. Walterboro. S. C. Dear Sir,— My article of last week te rn arred by several glaring Mr In one paragraph your proof makes me say: “The peopte cannot live with waving bsoners and poor of war”. What I did any is: The gospel came not with waving banner and pomp of war”. I said evil thoughts creeping through the soul* not “toil", and a fit temple for the 11 g. There are others, it this will answer. Thanking you for space to make correction, I am, Yours truly, W. O. Petty. you AN AUTO BUGGY W. A. Durant of Cottageville ac companied by A. M. Krimminger of Charlotte, chaffeur, was in town yes terday with the celebrated Inter national Auto buggy for which Mr. Durant is agent. They spent the morning here taking friends to show how easily the car takes sand and water. This is the car for country use having high wheels, and solid tires. It is really a horseless buggy, and destined to come into general use. Mr. Durant has an advertise ment in this issue. Everybody tod tune. good come and let us have a B. SS PICNIC AT lYARIOt — REMEMBER SPRING CLEANING DAYS. The attentioc of citizens is called to the fact that Mayor E. L. Fish- burne, by request of the Civic Lea gue, has declared the last week in April as “Spring Cleaning" days for Walterboro. Residents are requested to place all trash which cannot be consumed receptacles. The scavengar cart ill call and remove it. It is dmiied that Main Streot and Railroad Avenue ba as aeat aad at* tractive aa paaMbia on i of tho May Festival, aa win ha trmvacaad by I It k Jiopad that town, but mot Maa of march, ba flagi in order to thoroughfareo and wave m to the visitors. Tha ladfc league ban the hearty of every atixen in making May 3rd, a memorable date In Col- leton’s.history. The Sunday Schools of the Efcteeo- i Presbyterian wm Fair hald Saturday at hranboa. will be furahhad by Tbs round trip ticket wfll ba. - |AllthoNwhoMpactto ittmt *n A CARD Mr. Editor,—Kindly allow n •pace in your colunaa to correct l error that was rumored abont Mtes Hattie Herndon and William Kinan that they wera to ba married lari Iti • to fake. STEEDLEY BEESINGER. There was a quiet wedding at the home of Mr. W. P. Smoak. when to the surprise of the community his Bam- daughter. Mrs. E. V. Steedley, married to J. A. Beesinger of *^0?itfiwi been “forecasted" it raa still a surprise aa to the time. We of Masnawvflle wfll mtes Mrs. Briataner, but the community to whkhlhe goes will be inrichod. to ceremony was performed by Mot.ORHmt with the fcmfljr BOY 1AYTHQN PARRIED- Through th J. O.Gnmn. ietodof tore—, —_ sve eighteen months on the This parole la kSSTmi could net pomtohr Jtee long. Ho has rotarrad to duirlto >o.u>b.wtthhi.wifcia. tz good aunuff good MddWws Matthln to in 'fttflur not -tohkl t» Mtthaii. ’• #$1 < J ti 1 V4II ;