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: c 1 ’*r •' the homes of walterboro are HOMES OF NATHRAL BEAlin , y ' Miss Helen E. Malone Writes Interestingly of the Many Beautiful Homes of Wal- terboro and the Future of the . Town. There are few homes in the state which are more advantageously sit uated than Walterboro, as far as beauty of scenery and desirability of location goes. PI aced in the rich "low country’ section, it is yet im mune from malarial influences by reason of its sit# upon deep sandy •oil, which supplies perfect drainage, •nd makes fever a thing of as rare occurrence as it is, at least, any where else in the world. Indeed the town naturally strikes the visitor of today as a happy, and perhaps un usual combination of 'things nevr •nd old’; and this general character is impressed and exemplifled by the mere aspect of its homes—an inter mingling of’elegant modern struct ures in the taste of the present day, with the picturesque residence of old-fashioned type, which character ized the original town, and connects us by links of association with the spirit of the past. No town can be quite complete without both ele ments. One of the first things, perhaps, which impresses one in considering the residences of Walterboro, or Walterboro as a site for possible residences, is the prevalence of beautiful trees. There is scarcely any situation in town which cin not boast its own particular kind; and there are many of ancient and luxu- rant growth—not by^any means things of yesterday, and which could j hardly be duplicated in a century, i These lend a unique and varying beauty to the homes which they em- bosom. The eastern end of town isj particularly rich in fine sycamores and cedars; the magnolia, handsome enough to be rare, is yet ftyet with hdre, there, and almost everywhere: and when covered in tne blooming season with its immense w ',x.-white flowers, is indeel ‘a thing of beauty . A magnificent pa r star, i on eitn^r side of the front premi-e* < f Col. j ■Edwards and a'<? an irramert to ; that neighborhood throg^h-ut sum mer and winter. li iMvrere parts of the town, we find the liverak the 1 "ozone-breathing pine, and numer ou3 fine and gra’eful stedr eps of elm. The beautiful driveway over ‘the Bridge’ is a vsn-sb e bower of those species which revel in a moist situation; an 1 many of th* lots ; t the western en 1 of town contain, or j command charming Redded pros-; pects spreading ovem gently rolling hill and dale. It is almost in vidious : tb mention instances where s ■ n any homes are delightfu'ly smuated in this rteftpect, but, as specimens of spacious grounds which exhibit to advantage a natural growth of fine old trees, the Lucas. McTeer, Lem- acks and Savage residences may be mentioned. There are many others. It is needless to add that trees con stitute to the health of ttiy town no less than to its comfort and beauty; for that they absorb superfluous moisture, and give out lifesustun ing oxygen, are, in these days, well- established facts. But art, as well as nature, has done its part to make the homes of Walterboro good to look upon. The town boasts of an elegant brick mansion, the residence of Mr. Wich- man. The culture of flowers is much more general than it used to be. The handsome new homes too numerous to specify, and which have opened up on every hand have, or soon will have handsome gardens. Many residents have adorned their premises with rare varieties of pine, pampas-grasses, and such showy plants, which add so greatly to the appearance and value of a place. The Shaffer residence is a case rep resentative. more or less, of others; where the impression is that an in tended tropical effect has been achieved by the use of many broad leaved banana plants, and a shapely palmetto intermingled. The combi nation is suggestive of the ‘land of palm and pine*. A like scheme has been used to some extent by other residents of our town, though not always so definitely. Few instances, of cour-e, can be given, but these are typical; for it may be said that the homes of Walterboro are as beautifully situated naturally and as tastefully aio'med as in any small city in the state. It is undeniable that Walterboro is building up rapidly. ^Railroad Avenue’, the boulevard of the town, seemed to have been first chpice. and h now pretty well oc:u;>ied, the ma- j >rr.y of new houses having been at fir-t built there, or in that vicinity. T ie ti ie of incomes soon overflowed in other directions—but ’yet there is r >orr,’. Walterboro is veritably al- most elastic in that there are plenty of desirable lots, offering every ad vantage of location and cap »blc of be ng artistically developed, left-- so ne of them possibly Va much (or it may be more) desirable than those which have hitherto bean chosen. Wr hope (and have every reason to hop**) to see Walterboro a full- f edged city in the near future—and a> city symmetrically developed—that is fu.ly settled in every quarter. If the ad vantages of Walterboro as a place of residence were only suffici ently known, this hope would soon be realized. ORGANIZED S. S. WORK SErARTMENT FOR ORGANIZED SUN DAT SCHOOL WORK. CONDUCTED Dr MISS I. M. FISN8URNE. We lesm with interest of the steadily growing enthusiasm upon the part of Broxton Sunday School workers. This township is contijiu- iog the aggressive wmrk begun by it by recently arranging for a series of Sunday School Rallies to be held in rapid succession by the township a.‘- sociation officers at the various schools in its membership. This is a splendid pace set for our other As sociations, and we trust that it will not be long before a similar cam paign will adopted by them. We are glad to announce in this date for Convention of our last un organized township—Verdier. This meeting will be held on Sunday, November 6th, at Mt. Carmel Church. We sincerely hope that all the Superintendents of Sunday Schools in this township will ree that their school is represented at this time. Let us remember that this work is not intended to super sede the denominational work, but only to strengthen ami encourage it. We appreciate the merits of organi zation in every other field; then why- should w% not avail ourselves of its great stimulus in this—the most im portant w-ork of all? CARD OF THANKS'" Editor Press and Standard: Please allow us through your paper, to thank the good people of Pine Grove community for their kindness to us during odr recent sad bereavement. While our hearts are very sad, it is gratifying to know that our neigh, bora did all they could for us. The way in which our dearson’s life was taken makes it much harder for us to stand it. A young man in the prime of life and in good health— and at his daily occupation, only a few yards from our home, met his death without a minute’s warning last Saturday morning. The ordeal is a hard one. But the sympathy and kind words of our friends is f great comfort to us. Sincerely yours, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Benton. Ruffin. R. F. D. 2. OLLIE BENTON KILLED COUNTY FAIR NOTES AS GIVEN OUT FOR INFORMATION YOUNG MAN NAD BRAINS KNOCKED OUT SATURDAY BY BROKEN PUL LEY. Saturday morning at 5) o’clock while operating an edger, young James Ollie Benton was stryck and I instantly killed by a piece of broken pulley, which struck him in the fore head, dashing out his brains. Mr. Benton was engaged in edg ing up a large order of lumber about 9 o’clock Saturday morning, and had just finished adjusting some pieces of the machinery and was talking with his lather, G. A. Ben ton. and his brother-in-law, W. J, Getsinger, who were standing on either side of him, when without warning, the pulley running the machine, broke and a piece of the rim, about fifteen inches long, was thrown with terrific force by the revolution of the shaft, striking young Benton. Mr. Benton was 27 veara old and for some time had been in complete charge of his father’s business, be ing his partner. He was a very in dustrious and dutiful son and was well liked by all who knew him. His popularity was attested by the very large crowd attending the funeral services, which were held Sunday morning at Pine Grove cemetery. Rev. J. P. Graham, his pastor, con- xlucted the funeral. Mr. Benton’s parents have the symja'hy of their friends. Mr. Benton is especially, bereaved, hav ing learned to. depend so Completely on his ton. RALPH BINGHAM TOMORROW NIGHT. All lovers of a good evening’s en tertainment should attend the epen- ing number of the season’s lyceum course tomorrow (Thursday) night ot the High School Auditorium. Mr Bingham will arrive in town Thurs day evening and will accompany Mrs. Bingham who will doubtless assist Mr. Bingham by accompany ing him later in the evening. Mrs. Bingham herself has charmed # a Walterboro audience when she was MUs Giles and she is remembered especially for her sweet rendition of “Dearie,”• doubtless realizing at the time that “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” The curtain will rise promptly at 8 o’clock and it is hoped everyone will be in his seat at that time. A large number of visitors from out of town are expected to be present. Admis sion 25 and 50 cents. The next attraction will be the EUwin R. Weeks Company. Monday evening, November 7? FUND. Previously Acknowledged ..$316.97 Collected by Miss Dora Lang- a.u 0 or. Collected as follows by Miss Lucia Kinard: W P Winter 25 W. F. Robertson 25 T. Z. Blocker 25 J E J Crosby — 25 Joe Graves .05 J C Turner 25 L C Padgett 25 G H Hiera ] 25 T M Smith 25 M H Langdale 05 H B Hiott ...i... .10 W R Beach - ^ S A Martin 50 Lewis Valentine ...; .25 G C Smith 1 .25 Joe Hiera.’ .25 Total $322.37 WRITEUP FOR WALTERBORO. The local correspondent of The News and Courier and The State has arranged to have a write-up of Wal terboro to appear in one of the near issues of these papers. In this work he has been aided by several good writers of the town, and the product of these gentlemen will be read with interest by the people of the State who have their eyes on the low country. These articles will sppesr from week to week in The Press and Standard. Miss Malone’s article on “The Homes of Walterboro” ap pears this week in the Woman’s De partment.. C W PELLUM’S NEW STORE. C. *. Pellum of Lodge has leased the store buildjng next door to The Press and Standard office, and has opened up s full stock of Hardware. Mr. Pellum was conducting a hard wan* store at Walterboro a year ago. and leaving went to Lodge but believing that Walterboro of fered superior advantages, has de cided to move his store again to Walterboro. Mr. Pellum has leased the Huggins property on Black street and has moved his family down. A HANDSOME DRUG STORE. The Walterboro Drug Company has just moved into its new drug store next door to the old stand on Maun Street. This is one of the most complete and handsome drug stores in the State. This company was very particular in selecting its furniture and it is as neat and handsome a building of kind as can be found anywhere. its - Thuroffice was the recipient cf sev eral very fine pears brought in by Sheriff W. R. Fox. These are very fine pears and are hard to beat any where. ATTENTION! PLEASE. 1 ask leave again to request alii fiends', parties, who mav have many in hand, or can make speedy collections of any subscriptions for the Confeder ate monument, to turn over the funds, either to the editor of The Press and Standard or myself. C. G. Henderson, Chairman and Treas. Walterboro, October 13. MRS BENNETT DEAD. / Mrs. Bijah Bennett, wife of F. C. Bennett, died very suddenly at her home in Walterboro Sunday night at 8 o’clock. ' ' • Mrs Bennett was Miss Bijah Rentz, daughter of Mr and Mrs IJ. W. Rentz, of Hampton, and was 28 years old. She leaves besides her husband, two little girls—one aboUt three years old and the other an in fant of about six weeks old. The funeral services were conduct ed fit the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock by Key Henry Cauthen. immediately after which interment took place at Live Oak Cemetery in the presence of a large number of relatives and Ladies are Working Hard to Make the Woman’s Building Come Up to Ex- ' pectations—Childrens’ Day an Im portant Feature. UNION MEETING. 2ND DIVISION The Second Union Lfivision will hold its next meeting with the llen- dersonville Baptist Church on Satur day morning, Oct. 29. The commit tee on preaching at the last meeting arranged for the sermons to be preached on Saturday and Sunday mornings, at 11 o’clock. The committee on program not having their report in their posses sion at this time, will give the in formation at the Associational meet ing or Friday as to appointments. . The following order of exercises will be owserved: Enrollment of Delegates; Organi zation; Reports from Churches. The following subjects will be dis cussed: 1. What Relationship Exists Be tween the Church and the Sunday School. M. R. Stone will open dis- •• . cusaion. 2. What Constitutes the Pastoral Charge of the Church, and the Re spective Duties of Each to the Other. Discussion opened by J S Griffin. 3. Is it the Pastor’s Duty to In form His Church Relative to the Doctrines Distinguishing it From Others. Discussion opened by S B Saunders. 4. What is our Greatest Need to Obtain the Best Results in our Sun day School Work. Discussion opened by J P Grgham. \ Sunday morning- Meet at 10 o’clock. Sunday School Exercises. Morning sermon at 11 o’clock. The churches are urged to send full delegations, and our meeting will be a profitable one to both to both the church and delegation/ Signed for the committ' e on pro gram. F. 0. S. Curtis. Chairman. The ladies who have charge of the woman’s building suggest that the schools of the county be urged to send in exhibits of school work of whatever kind, maps, drawings, pen manship, kindergarten work, etc. A portion of this building will be set aside for this school work, and it is hoped that a great number of schools will send in exhibits ff only a page of penmanship by some pupil. Appropriate premiums will be awarded. It is the intention now to .have a young lady in charge of the educa tional booth, who will be provided with a register in which all school children will be asked to write their names and the name of their school. The children sSho take part in the parade will be furnished with a badge of ribbon or other badge to serve as a souvenir and ticket of entrance. These will be given out at the High school building when 1 the parade is formed. WEDNESDAY—COUNTY SCHOOL HOt-I- ' DAY. The County Board of Education has set aside Wednesday as a holi day for all schools in the county. Dr. Black, county superintendent of education hag'addressed a letter to the trustees of the various school districts urging their co-operation in making the day a grand success, and urging every pupil in the county to attend. It is hoped the teachers COME TO THE FAIR. Oh come to the Fair, ye matrons and maids. Ye poor old batchelors, too. Spruce up a bit—part your hair in the middle Some girl may take pity on you Sew your buttons on quick, keep your house clean And make you think you're in heaven *' For awhile. Oh come to the Fair there’s lot to be seen Bantam chickens and elephants too, And the girls to be seen are the best So you grouch forget, buy a ticket for two Then with a maid on your arm and change in your pocket Just strut up and down like a man For awhile. There are quilts you may buy, some silken and soft, And red lemonade galore; There are seats for two on the mer ry-go-round And music and music and more You’ll find, did Batch, your time well spent ° And you’ll feel real young For awhile. It may lighten your purse, but what • of that, 3 To be near heaven for once Ought surely to pay for all your out- ley. And although by the maid you be bounced Twill make you feel blue but just take a nip And try it again, you son-of-a-gun, A’rt a while. . G. W. 0. Rivers. Walterboro, Oct. 12, 1910. MR WELLS AT RALEIGH. N. G. Herbert C. Wells, the United States Good Roads expert, who is here building the object lesson road, left Monday afternoon for Raleigh. N. C., to-make an address on good roads before the North Carolina State,Fair today. During Mr. Wells’ absence the work will be carried on by Mr. Rhodes, who is here assisting in the work. Mr. Wells is expected to re turn to Walterboro Friday night. Mrs Bennett was a consistent member of Hopewell Baptist church. Hampton county. Mr. Ben nett is a prosperous merchant <*/ Walterboro and a John Bennett. son of ”Uncle* Miss Jennie Addison and mother of Cottageville were among those who visited our town last week. LAYING TERRA COTTA PIPING. The town is to be commended for having begun to lay terra cotta pip ing on Railroad Avenue, beginning near the Methodist parsonage. This piping is being laid in the open ditch, which for many years has been a menace to the traveling pub lic on ftailroad Avenue. will begin to teach their pupils to ■ing “Dixie,” “Star Spangled Bae^* ner.” and “America,” so these songs may be rendered in grand melody. CURIOS, ANTIQUITIES. ETC. Mrs. Padgett and Mrs. Fraaer will be pleased to hear from any onet who has some curio, or antique piece which may be loaned to them to be used as decorative of the woman’s building. Especial care will be taken of any such articles and they will be returned in good condition when the Fair is over.* Miss Ella DuBois has kindly consented to take charge of this building and will see to it that all exhibits are taken care of and returned. FLOWERS AND DRAWINGS. Premiums will be given for beat fern, potplant and cut flowers. These exhibits will be placed in the Woman’s Building and will be awarded premiums as are other ex hibits. The same will apply to beat art sketch, free hand drawing, water color, mechanical or other drawing. TO ASSIST IN WOMAN’S BUILDING. ed the following ladies to assist them in arranging exhibits, decoration, etc: Mr*. T. P. Baker. Mrs. Jas. E. P**urifoy, Mrs. A. J. Anderson, lira. G. C. Brown, Miss Bertha Klein and Mrs. John D. Glover. These ladies will begin the work of decoration about the 3rd of November. NOTICE. WALTERBORO PARENTS. The attention op parents is called to the following regulations of the graded school: / Doors will not be opened till &40. a. m. Roll call at 8:50. -First reci tation period begins 9:10. Children arriving after roll call are marked late and written excuse is required from parent. Pnpils absent any day must bring written excuse from parent. Let children arrive at school build ing at 8:40 and not later than 8:50. Pupils must not assemble on school grounds after school hours. 4 Pupils will be held responsible for their individual dssks and seat. Pupils must not mark or damage school property. See that your children get up. aa far as possible, their work at home. Enjoin upon them obedience to teacher and observance of all re quirements. We shall be glad to have you visit. the school any day. at any hour. Witness our opening exercises - 210 pupils in line and joining' in the exercises. The music department is now or ganized and pupils may obtain les sons at $3 per month. Mrs. Mor rell. our accomplished teacher, is in charge. If you have a request or complaint, make it to the principal. Our purpose- The best possible for your boys and girls. H. G. Sheridan. Principa’. CUT OFF PETITIONS. Rumors keep reaching Walterboro that efforts are being made to cut off two sections of Colleton Cour t/ and annex them to other counties. These sections are St. Pau.’ , which desires to go to Charleston county, and Warren township, de siring to annex to Bamberg county. It is reported that the petitions in St. Pauls is pretty largely signed, ane the one Jn Warren is making some headway. Several automobiles from Bamberg were at Smoaks Saturday in the interest of the an nexation movement to go to Bam berg. Misses Etta and Alicia Breland of the Dra. Creek neighborhood, were seen on our streets Monday. 1 * a ■x. ; 1 V • J 1 fl r i 1 i 1 < f’ i y? ^ M