The press and standard. [volume] (Walterboro, S.C.) 1890-current, May 25, 1910, Image 1
VOL. XXXIL
HOW THEY STAND CIVIC LEAGUE ENTERTAINS
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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
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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
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the part winter',
much
Mr. Retaksr it a brother of Mm
W. O. Mims dtttds city, but was at
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