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VOL. XXXIL HOW THEY STAND CIVIC LEAGUE ENTERTAINS n / QUESTIONS ASKED THE NEWLY ELECT ED TOWN OFFICIALS „AND REPLIES RECEIVED. Knowing the great interest being taken in town government just now, lUe Press and Standard sent the fol lowing letter to each of the newly elected otfciais. The replies received so far are also given. RECEPTION TENDERED THE HONORARY MEMBERS OF CIVIC LEAGUE AT HOME OF MRS. J. E. PEURIFOY. These replies ’ enjoyable should be carefully read. LETTER SENT OFFICIALS. Walterboro, S C., May 20, 1910. Dear Sir:—Feeling that the people of the town of Walterboro would be very much interested just now in The reception tendered t^he hon orary members by the Civic League Ft id ay evening at the residence of Mrs. Jas. E. Peurifoy was a very fair. It was attended by most of the members of the league and a great many of the honorary membeTS. Th* distinction of being an hon- THE STATE CONVENTION VERY LITTLE DONE IN RECENT DEMO CRATIC CONVENTION. COLLETON'S DELEGATION PRESENT. HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES G1VHANS FERRY ROAD. THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL WILL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR FIRST CLOSE FRIDAY. JUNE 3. AFTER A SUCCESSFUL TERM. The year’s work of the Walterboro High school has been satisfactory in has The State Democratic Convention which met in Columbia the 18th inst. accomplished very little; In;every department. It fact it was expected ' LTmt little planned to advance the course of would be done as this is the “off- study next year in every department year” in politics for the nation as 0 f the school; the object being to well as the county. make the Walterboro High school The Colleton delegation: M. v*. the peer of any in the State, meet- Howell, Col. J. G. Padgett. Hon. D. jng fully the requirements of College WORK ON GIVHANS FERRY ROAD. Following the]announcement made some weeks ago by Supervisor l»een fGritlin that the Hrst work done would be on the road which contri- DEPARTMfNT FOR ORGANIZED SUN DAY SCHOOL WORK. CONDUCTED BY MISS I. M. FISHBURNE. 0%ing to the absence of Miaa Fishburne this week who is attend ing the W’orld’s Sunday School Con vention in Washington, we desire to buted the most money or labor, the use in her column the following people of the Givhans Ferry road have gotten busy and have gotten up several petitions, raising a consider able sum of money for the purpose L. Smith, Jos. Langdalo, J. K. enterance, as well hs.to give a liberal of having their road hrst w-orked. the position her newly elected offi-; popu | ation of Walterboro. who con- cere occupy in reference to the town tribute , en cents per monlh or more into the treasury of the government, and on several import ant matters, we desire to obtain from you answers to the following questions for publication. We trust league. Judging from the amount of edibles furnished at this enter- . . , i tainment, which some of these that to anawer these by Monday, or, honorary membera consume d. it is earlier, will not (live you any mcon- j feare(i that the Civic Lea?ue u the venience. We assure you that The Press and Standard is willing to aid Moore, J. H. Dodd, and Prof. H. S. education to the boys and girls for nra’y member of the Civic League | Strickland were all present with the enterance upon their life work. To belongs to that portion of the male j exception of Solicitor Peurifoy who Jo this the curriculum must be ad- was holding court in Beaufort. The vanced. delegation voted solidly against the p n >f. H. G. Sheridan has accepted proposed amendment of the rules to the re-election as principal of the require a registration certificate be- school for next year. The assistant fore voting in primary elections. Gen. Wilie Jones was re-elected chairman of the executive commit tee, and Hon. RichardS. Whaley, of you in every way possible in making your administration a success, and it is not idle curiosity that prompts the following inquiries. Very truly yours, The Press and Standard. 1. Are you in favor of curtailing the expenses of the town’s govern ment, so as to run it within its pres ent revenue? 2. If you think it cannot be run within the present revenue, how manv mills additional tax do you think it necessary to levy? 3. If you think it necessary to re duce salaries, what salaries are you in favor of reducing? (b) To w hat figures? 4. What suggestions have you to make as to needed improvements in the town? (b) How shall these be accomplished? intendant’s reply. Walterboro, S. C., May 20. 1910. The Press and Standard, Walterboro, S. C. Dear Sir?>-Your communication in regard to the' future administration of the affairs of the town of V\ alter* boro received. Replying thereto. I beg to -lay that I have only been nominated by the democratic pri mary of the town of W’alterboro and will not be elected to the office of intendant of the town until afitr Tuesday, the 24th instant. It would not be wise to outline any policy at this time. Should 1 be sue cessful in the coming election, and after my induction into offire. it may be possible that I wouM d^ire to outline my views on the conaiti >ns that I may find in existence, and at the same time I may suggest some changes in the administration of the town government. I have had no meeting with thf gentlemen who are to act with me as administrators of the town affairs as yet. I think it would be altogether pre mature to. answer your interroga tories at this time. Please accept my thanks and thoee of my associates who will sit with me in council if elected for your very kind offer to aid and assist us in the administration of the town govern ment. Yours very truly, W. B. Ackerman. teachers will be elected about June the 10th. This school will close Friday. June loser, financially, by their member ship. The entertainment resolved itself into a juvenile society and enjoyed to the fullest such exhilerating sports as * drop handkerchief, marching on the level. Virginia reel, and later, after refreshments, a few of the seasoned veterans indulged in the intricacies and confusions of a square fiance, the figures for which were called in sonorous tones by the distinguished solicitor of the Ninth Judicial t.ir- cuit, and enjoyed by certain well known contractors and builders, j wheelwrights, blacksmiths, news- ' paper men, politicians and' attor neys. Delightful refreshments wen- served during the evening, consist ing of fruit punch, several kinds of ice cream and cake. Miss Lucy Williams, at the piano, contributed much to the enjoyment of the evening. 3rd, with the following exercises Charleston, president of the Conven- Friday evening at the court house: tion. | The debates and essays are to be Hon, D. L. Smith w r as made a: written by members member on the committee on rules grade, and Col. J. G. Padgett served as a Debate of the tenth ; member on the constitution. The South Carolina Democratic Convention killed: The proposition requiring a voter in the primary to comply with the law governing qualified electors. Killed the suggestion that the eha rman of the State Democratic xecutive committee be elected by the convention instead of by the committee, as at present. Passed a resolution condemning the investigation by Attorney Gen eral Wickersham in certain dealings Resolved, That the High School is a More Important Factor in the Development of our Citizen ship than is the College. Affirmative: John Crosby and Miss Kathleen deTreville. Negative: Bennie Sanders and Miss Edith Meyer. Essayists: Messrs Cleveland Hiott, I^iune Fender. Fuller Fripp and Miss Louise Leach. Medals will be awarded each to the best debater and essayist. An approriate place on the pro gram wrH4)e given to each of the We are publishing this week a par tial list of these subscribers, there being at least one list not yet in. The total amount of this list is $357.00. . It is not known whether or not any other road has more than this amount, but, under the terms of the agreement of the supervisor, if no other road has more than this, the Givhans Ferry road will be the first one worked. In this connection it will be inter esting to know that the wagons were shipped on the 16th inst. and are ex pected any day. As soon as these are received the chaingang will lie called in and work wi^l begin AT IVANML n Blanchara in < PICNIC With Captain Blanchard in charge of the train and with Engineer Farmer at the throttle, a party of over a hundred stpdents of the Wal terboro High School left Friday morning for a day’s Outing at Ivan- hoe on the Aahepoo. Twenty-five friends of the boys and girls, and all the teachera accompanied tfie picnic party. * The pKnicen are under obtiga- tiona to Captain fManrhwd for kind- MEMORIAL AT BEDONS. A large crowd gathered at Bedons church on May 19th, for the purpose jf enjoying for the first times Mem orial service. The grounds had been jvell worked and flowers placed on M>me of the grav es of \he beloved ind reverenced 5 dead. Tne program of the day was ar ranged bv Rev. J. M. Craven, pastor >f the church, who acted as moder ator. The congregation was pleas- ant'y entertained by Revs. S. W\ Vcxe:man and B. F. Halford and ne well known speakers Dr. H. W\ 8 ack, Hon. J. S. Griffin and J. L. iHobertaon. Their addresses related :.r**fly to the subject of the ohi /ettrans and much was said in favor f the monument, which is to be •rected on tne court h^use square in heir honor. A committee of the following oung lad.es were appointed to col lect money for the monument fund: disaes Bessie and Kathleen Crosby tnd Miss Edith Easterlin. Some jood hymns, which were deemed ap propriate. were sung by ; the choir of the church. After the preceed- ing, various officers and an execu tive committee were elected and an association formed for the purpose of holding annually a memorial at Bedon s. Tne day set for same being Thursday before the first Sat urday in May. The congregation was then dismissed and invited to partake of a well furnished table and other refreshments, which were served on the grounds. It was a beautiful day .and we sincerely hope that each one present enjoyed it an<f was benefited in many ways. We also trust that we shall see not only the ones that attended this time but many others, if we are permitted to meet year after year, as we <pcpect to do. E.E. :n certain cotton dealers and com- j other grades. This program will mending Senator E. D. Smith for consume about two and one quarter his opposition to thU movement by i hours. The public is invited to at- Wickereham. ' tend. Made a few minor changes in the rules and constitution. Adopted a platform, most of |he issues relating to federal affairs. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOI CLOSES Williams, S. C., May 23.—Special: The closing exercises of the Wil liams High School were held at the school house Friday evening. A very large crowd of the patrons and friends of the school were present to enjoy the splendid program pre pared by the school. It is estimated that the audience numbered not less than five hundred persons. The exercises of the evening con sisted mainly of recitations, essays and a mock school by the pupils. This latter was especially good. Miss ideile Williams being the “school marrn.” Especial mention should be made also of the recitation of Miss Hennie Padgett. Many of the other recitations were excellent. The pupil? had been carefully trained. i At the conclusion of the school exercises, Prof. Hugo S. Strickland introduced H. R. Padgett, Esq., of Walterboro, an old Williams boy, who delivered an / address in his characteristic manner. Mr. Pad gett bore testimony as to the value of educated manhood and woman hood and complimented the school on the work accomplished. The teachers who have labored so successfully for the success of the school, and who have succeeded so admirably, are Prof. J. Wm. Camj£ bell, principal, and Misses Justine Hiers and Mattie Polk, amistants. While the election of- teachers has notyyet been held by the trustees, it is understood that the entire faculty will be reelected. SENATOR GRIFFIN STANDS FOR REELECTION. Senator J. S. Griffin again offers for the State Senate as a candidate to qpcceed himself. Sir. Griffin was elected four years ago, after a warm race against Wm. J. Fishbume, Esq. Mr. Griffin is well known through out the county and is one of Waiter- boro’s successful lawyers. In a political way. Mr. Griffin has only held two offices of trust. He-was magistrate for Walterboro 14 years in succession, having declined to be re-elected at the close of the 14 years. Mr. Griffin while s member of the Senate has been instrumental in having quite a number of bills passed effecting local conditions. He was an ardent prohibitionist and supported the prohibition move ment. It is generally conceded that Mr. Griffin will not have opposition, al though it is rather early. The following are the eontribu- tions for the Givhans Ferry road: J S Jordan $l<»0 oo J L Robertson 10 00 Josiah Pauls 6 00 Dozier Tucker 6 00 G W Gruber ........... 2 00 A B McDonald 2 03 F.Rickenbaker 5 00 J, I) Kishcr 10 00 George Holmes J H Kinsey 36 00 Thos Chisolm 10 00 A B Garris 5 00 A V Garris 5 00 I B Weeks 4 00 J E Kinsey 30 00 G L Smoak • 15 00 T R Risher 25 00 J A Keegan 10 00 C D C Adams 25 00 J B Kinsey 10 00 LE Hill 500 20 PER CENT. DIVIDEND. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Walterboro Cotton Oil Company was held yesterday at noon at the dffice of the companj. A very successful year was had. And a dividend of 20 per cent was de clared. besides a reserve fund for making needed repairs. It is a source of pleasure to the friends of the institution to know it is doing so well financially. ' The old officers were re-elected as follows: R. H. Wichman, president; C. D. May, vice-president; J. D. von- Lehe, secretary and treasurer. The same directors were re-elected. S. DRILL THURSDAY NIGHT. The Heyward riflemen will hold a pectal meeting Thunday evening qf this weak for the purpose of finding oat the equipment Che aemberg have in order that reqaWtkm may ho todo for wfc4t tho aoaboft arid t» go on encampment. A full vee ii therefore urged. OOTTAGEVILLE SCHOOL TOCLOOE The Cottagevilk Graded School will hold its coomlenoenient exerci ses Thursday evening of this week. A special program has been prepared end a large crowd of tho patrons and friends aro expected to be proa* it by Mia. H. W. Ackerman an nieCoppedge one* the tk* OUT FOR RE FLECTION. The card of Hon. J. L Robertson, candidate for re-election to the house of representatives from this county, appears elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Robertson was elected by e very large majority on the first ballot two years ego end has served hie constituency with fidelity for the two sessions. It will be recalled that two years ago Mr. Robertson made quite a reputation for himself as s speaker offeree and power^and doubtless his two years’ servica has augment ed his power and a treat is possibly in store for those whe ere fortunate enough to hear him on tho stump this paar. Mr. Robertson is one of the most gobsUutiai citizens of Round, end is well thought of by his neighbors GRAND LODGE. p. v. Umacks left Monday for whsro ttay "lit to in .of tho ATTENTION, FIREMEN! There will be a business meeting of Company No. 1 held at 8 p. m. sharp Monday, May 30th. Place of meeting will be at the office of Terry A Shaffer. Company No. 1 will meet at their engine house prepared for s drill at 5:30 p. m. Tuesday, May 31. Members of Company No. 2 are re quested to meet at their engine house for a business meeting and drill at 8 p. m. sharp Wednesday, June 1st. It is specially requested that all members attend these meetings promptly. E. T. H. Shaffer, i Chief. - FITCHER-REMLEY On last Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock Mias Mary E. Pitcher and J. H. Remley were married in Savannah, Ga.; the Rev. Dr. Pichaid, pastor of the First Baptist church, offidatiag. Mi« Fiicber is the daughter of W L. Pitcher of Lynchburg, Vs., mi is a young lady of a personality. editorial which ap|H?are<i in the Charleston Evening Post in its issue of Saturday: Our attention is compelled by the gathering of international delegates at the World’s Sunday School Con vention, now in sessions are repre sented at this congress of church workers. Something like a Sunday school membership of 26.000.000 is estimated, of which North America may boast of nearly 16.000,000 mem bers. This international organiza tion provides a systematic course of study for 275,000 Sunday schools. It stands for a magnificent team work, a united movement of important significance and remarkable results are expected from this union of in terdenominational Sunday school teachers and meml)ers. for it would appear that while churches can not find a common ground for a united creed, the Sunday schools have more or less in common, to such a degree that they can come together for harmonious labor. President Taft welcomed the con vention to Washington, and he en dorsed the mission of the Sunday school in no uncertain w'ay. He ‘ pointed out the necessity for Sunday schools, especially 'in the United States, because of the fact that pub lic schools were necessarily secular, and could in no wise enter the field of work successfully, which the religious school system occupied so ably. He thought that teachers as well as pupils were very markedly benefitted by a faithful participation In Sunday school work. There) was no hesitation or faltering in the en dorsement of the President of the United States. But without doubt the strongest recommendation that the Sunday school has is given by every good mother, who considers it a part of her dearest duty to send her children to Sabbath rlaatra Sunday school days form a lasting memory to the average man or woman who has enjoyed the potent influence of good reading. It is an eloquent testimonial to the worth of the Sunday school that many parents or guardians who are in different church goeas, non-mem bers, or even skeptics insist)thst the children whose education is in their hands become members of this in stitution, if for no other reason than that it is “a good thing, and can do them no harm.” - The great international organiza tion of Sunday school members is a wonderful development of modern church work; a power in the world, emphasizing that as an institution, the Sunday school no longer need ask for support; it may command support. CARO FROM MR- LEGARE Washington, May 17,1910. Editor Pras and Standard, “Walterboro, S. C. Dear Sir: I have received scores of letters from friends in all parts of my district during the past few weeks, asking if 1 would be a candi date for re-election to Congress this summer. In order that my friends may all be apprised of my intentions,. I shall appreciate your kindly stat ing for me that I shall by all means stand for re-election. I do not deem it oeeeeesry or pro per to make any statnmsnt at .this time, further to ask tha kindly consideration and eupport of Mm friends throughout the district who true to mai In & the part winter', much Mr. Retaksr it a brother of Mm W. O. Mims dtttds city, but was at if if-’ - have been so loyal and jr- Vary i i UHOAL mm EUCINR The genera! election for town < us wao hsld jsptasdty. VeryM {and win ; Mu •vV,