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sRV T^. 4 VOUXXMV. f VVALTERBORO, S. C. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1910 THE GREAT COLLETON COUNTY FAIR organized s. s. work t smith M’ dead ONLY TWO WEEKS OFF BY MISS I. M. FISHBURNE. — ■X NO 10 Everything Is In Readiness for the Se cond Annual County Fair to Be Held November 8— 11. Time to Get Entry Tags.' Just two weeks from yesterday till the beginning of the county fair. From present indications it wrill be the biggest thing Colleton county «ver knew. If it is not. the fault wiH not be with the promoters of tbi fair, who have spent months cMrfectktg plans for making it a suc cess. The fault will lie with the people of Colleton county for whom these efforts have been made. But it is useless to conjecture failure, for there will be no failure. Everywhere in the county there is interest and enthusiasm. The people are going to come to the fair and are going to make exhibits. Already dozens of applications have come in for entry tags and many more will come in this week. The program ha* been arranged with care, and the speak ing and music will be the best the country can afford. There will l»e no lack of entertainment for th»* \ is- itors. In addition to the program of speakers, races, etc., there w.It he several big shows. A contrac t ha.' been closed with the Sistrunk Com pany to furnish the midway attrac tions. These will comp ise a num- “Missionaries in some sections of ; the world tell us that if they had the men and means they could organize a Sunday School every day of the 1 week. Your school may organise ; and support school in a mission land and by so doing, obey the com mand: “Go ye therefore and teach ndl nations.”-Geo. W. Bailey, at World’s Convnlion, shown in educationa’ day, ande?pec- No more inspiring work than this iaiiy in the paraoe of the school could be undertaken by an Organised children, than in any other event. Bible Class. In such work lies great Badges will be distributed free to all possibilities of development. No children who take part in the par' Class that lives for itself alone can frie. and <hese badges will serve as hope to enjoy more than a drawfed identification at the gate. All school existance. Now is a good time for children wearing badges will be ad- each of the Organized Bible Classes mined for 10 cent- . These children of our County to decide upon some will assemble at the high school at definite line of Missionary or other 10 o’clock and will be led bv an au- work for the year. I/et us ever tomobile in which w ill ride State Jceep before us the Bible Class Motto. Superintendent of Education Swear “We Mean Business” and let us live CHARLESTON MAN DIES AT HIS SIS TER S HOME IN WALTERIORO THURSDAY MORNING. Charleston: two sisters. Mrs dore G. Kershaw of Walterboro, and up to it. ______ The following splendid report from an organized Bible Class at n J hat , r ‘?’ V bt * m ' Miss McMillan, who teaches in Wil- .complished even under unfavorable dJ-«„..i conditions: To the readers of the Adult Stu dent we present herewith a picture of the Pelzer, this all clean nature will her of splendid shows Nothing of an improper be allowed, and all gambling games are strictly prohibited. There wiil be two balloon ascensions each day. and open air concerts by the K">a! Italian band which will piay for the week. The many remarks of surprise and commendation hearo or. all sides terday from the crowd attending the circus show that the ptopi^ of the county are not prepared for the big things that have been done since ast year. Those who attended the cir cus yesterday, which was giver, at the fair grounds, are going ba<*K home to boost the fair, and tei' w ha: they saw. It is a big thing. ingen. .Supt. Hand. Dr. Black and perhaps others. ,ar.d other autom«>- biies The bard will render the mu»ic for the parade . A prize will be given the school making the best show in the parade, and this w ill be determined oh the following points: <ai Best percent- aswof pupils in parada: lb, best ,, f h w , BiW c , banner made by sehaol; lei best or- Methodist Su ^ av schn „| lt derkept. Teachers ana pupfls of ^ trades in jrtwW or high school ' K-'r many years there was in may compete a- mdmdiMu sehoojs Sunoay seho.,1 a partially uriranizerl • or-hj. p. ir,. Tea,he. s v.u. hand c |asa of men. but it was inT!H>7 that written teport. e verm* l.i to t . 0 ,„p !ete „r*anir.ation was , ap:.J.o Nl .M. : ..rer. who » ,i: have |, b , )Ut by e | tct j,. n of , r ,,._'e .r. e pa a * T ‘ full corps of odreers and the aptadnt* ev.e-.T.'.., n, tie >, m.-nt of ,he romnmtees require.I bv from t..e.r‘ai'tr.ct ’ the International plart of class or- >« to ( gamzation. From a tnembership in There havt* been several requests 1V«»T the class steadily grew, until it made by leading negroes to have n ha*i enrolled almut eighty men. and similar parade of regrt' school* it has been fortunate in being al- or. Fri'ha>. N y, il. me parade to j wavs able to hold its membership and form at the negro building at maintain a fine average attendance. 1> o'clock The as.*"oiation Ha.'de-: From the beginning of its organ- ciced t<» grant this re-iuest and sim- ized existence this has been a work- iiar rules wiii g verr. the parade of** ing class. Pelzer is a cotton mill the negro cni dren. Baiiges* «i'l be town, and nearly alt these men were T. Smith McMillan died here Thursday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Theodore G. Kershaw. Mr. McMillan came to Walterboro on the 14th inst. from Charleston, thinking the change would be bene ficial, and he appeared to be getting on well until Thursday morning, when he became worse and the end came at about 9 o'clock. Mr. McMillan was in his 29th year. He was emploved in Washington in the bureau of standards, his work being that of an .electrician. He was about to be promoted to the highest position in the bureau, when his health failed and he had to come home. He returned to Charleston in July. The funeral was held in Charleston at the Scotch Presby terian Church Friday on the arrival of the morning train. Mr. McMillan is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. S McMillan, one brother, Paul M. McMillisn, Esq , of u .Theo- son College, Pennsylvania, Mr. McMillan was a young man of splendid ability and great promise. He waa the soul of honor and will be missed by a large circle of admirers and friends. WALTERBORe IS NOTED FDR IIS 7 HEALTHFULNESS AIL THE YEAR Dr. L. M. Stokes Writes Entertainingly -- of the Health Conditions Prevailing at the County Seat-Other Write- - .wu-.* < Ups to Follow. DELEGATES APPOINTED TO THE ANNUAL GOOD. ROADS AND DRAINAGE LEAGUE TO BE HELD AT AIKEN NOV. 2. ASSISTANT SECRETARY. « .t •» , , Owing to the \%>t an.' • f H- tail work necessary to r*- rtb\ the secretary, it ha.* beer to appoint an a*-i'tant The a.-- el ation has been fortunate :n the service* of Miss Fione- V\an ? as assistant secretary Th* ^ r- tary’s office is in the front V stairs abov*- Tne Pressar d , f furr.;»r.e«i and prize awarded in. the same rrarr.er as : »r the write# Rev (.’..I B^kerw.lt rave charge of thi- parade. sI'E« IVE' Ar: ADAMS P.’ S, rhairrrar J R F«>x of the b<)a"d #tee> ef A^an> Run school di#- jof tr tr:ct »as in town recent!' and stated ’that nad chartere-i a 'pecial car *•> brTg the Ad im* P.uti -cnool to the Fair »>r. Educational *h! r k* »re-e «*• • d^eti reo; !e here h># section. Pay. He K- several hur- Wednesday from Wiliiam* wtil l>e anv inforrr.au<>r. p'e d : ;r. where Miss to furnish quirers. ENTRY TViS Anyone w ivy ae»ire> tc r exmbit is urged to apply as possible for entry tag' Th securing of 4ag> wiii **\e ieiav owing to the rush the iast few <1a> - Those applying will please g;ve ir detail just wna' is ’<* «e- ■l•lCMl Give age of colt f -*r 'n-tar.oe s:-_V"'N TICKETS. >♦ a*'r. tickets are now or. sale at RZi'wr. Furti'ure ’ and Hardware '» - K eir.’s VVa terb->ro I>r;g (’o’? »-d i re press ard Standard. Thtse tickets are $1 entitle hoi'ler to- enter the Fair gr inds at ary tirre during th- entire Fa r No, other admisdoh tiy Fair gr, u n ds wiil be charge*! to purchaser. These ticket# are r."t tratsferabie # HLPIT-E# FAIR WEEK. T-- of schedules for trams for Fair week is now receiving at- i colts.'’ ter.Uor. and definite announcement A - e 7, -oun. a :s enr there are prizes for I yoAr old . 2 year old colts, etc rhe' bree^i o *i. i»- tt A'le rext week. Efforts poultry should f*e given and whether »re betrg rtad- to gt-t a -mecial train the exhibit is to be a cock, cockerel, o ieaw Err-ardt at 7:3“ A. M. hen. pullet or pen. This information reaching Walterboro at or ia necessary for the secretary to en- thereabouts, and. Fetumirg. to leave ter the exhibit in the class to w hich W.Hp-hnr,> afw-ut 9:»ny P M In ad it belongs. So do not fail to be ex-1 dition the reg’alar trains, passenger plicit in applying for entry tags.; and freight, will make usual trips. These tags are perforated, the lower part will be signed by the superin tendent when the exhibit is received and will serve as a receipt to tne owner. The owners name should not be on the tag. WRITE THE SECRETARY. / Any information desired w.!! be cheerfully furnished by the secretary or any officer. Write, phone.or a#k any question and it will be answered. EXHIBITS ARE FREE An excursion train is being arranged to come from Beaufort Friday. EXHIBIT-SAND-CLAY R 1 'AD. Perhap* one of the rrv st interest ing exhibits at the ha.r will t*e a miniature sand clay road, prepared by Expert Well*, who has charge of the demonstration work here Mr. Wells will show in miniature the process of building a sand-clay road, starting witr the sat'd read, and showing the different step* to the operatives, none of w’hom w^re 1 wealthy. Yet the class raised more than three hundred dollars with w hich to help the cause of God dur ing the year 19ii9. * This money was used to forward the Sunday school cause, for both home and foreign missions, to support an orphan at Epworth Orphanse. charity, and to help the Church of which it is a part in paying its claims. The exact amounts appropriated tQ several of causes mentioned were as follows: For support of an orphan, $80; home missions. So3 60; foreign missions, ^■.l •',! This Isst amount was raised one Sunday after the special mis- *i 'Pary lesson had been taught. RALPH ifNCHAM. “ The largest audience that ever greeted a lyceum entertainer here wa- present at' the High SehtYol audit'-riurn Thursday evening to hear Ralph Bingham. This was the h.'.-t attraction for the season’s ! iyream course, and a better person 1 could not have been selected for opening it tharr Ralph Bingham. Fur over an hour^nd a half he held I his audience spell-bound. Thty were either convulsed with laugh ter; silenced by pathos and song or moved to tears by pathetic recita tions. ~T Mr. Bingham has never a dull moment in his evenings, and those who remained at home Thursday evening missed a rear treat. This is the third time Mr. Bing ham has appeared before a Walter boro audience, and each time has seemed better than before. Not one of the least interesting of the eyer ing's events was the introduc tion to the audience of Mrs. Bing ham. who accompanied Mr. Bing ham on the,piano in his musical num bers. Mrs. Bingham wan formerly Miss Christine Giles, and herself un en tertainer of ability, having conduct- The annual meeting of the South Carolina Good Roads and Drainage League will be held at Aiken Wed nesday. November 2. Matters of great importance to the cause of good roads will be discussed, and it is hoped the delegates appointed from this county will attend. The following are appointed: Senator J. D. /ickerman. Cottage- ville. Hon. D. L. Smith, Walterboro. Hon. J. W. Hill, Cottageville. Hon. J. T. Polk. Islandton. S. J. Rumph, Adams Run. F. J. Berry, Smoaks. W. W. Garter, Rutfin. D. H. Towles. Meggett. H. McM. Willia s. White Hall. Supervisor J. O. Gritfin, Walter boro. ' ‘ D> E. Smoak. Smoaks. C. H. Platt, Adams Run. / * The following article was written byDr L. M. Stokes, for the v rite^ mor * up of Walterboro for the daily news- papers. It sets forth clearly the advantages of residence id Walter boro. and makes a splendid continua tion and raison d’etre for Miss Malone’s articleof last week. Located on the shady belt leading from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast, Widteftoro has lived, grown, and prospered, enjoying a large degree of health indeed re markable for a section called by our Bamberg. Orangeburg etc. cousins, the “low country’’—within thirty miles of the coast. We have enjoyed to the fullest extent all of the natural advantages of this location; such as an agreeable climate writh easily tolerated winters and pleasant summers, while at the same time we have enjoyed a comparative free dom from all the undesirable accom paniments of such location, as mos quitoes, sand flies, malaria, etc. In fact the degree of freedom which we enjoy from all pests and diseases is indeed remarkable. When diseases, such as diptheria. scarlet fever, etc. are brought into our midst* instead of becoming epidemic, they seem to disappear as the flames*of an extin guished litfht. They “fold their tents and silently steal away’’ to places where environment-renders conditions more favorable to their ravages. We know malaria because it is brought here from without our borders, but as it requires the aid of mosquitoes and foul waters to be come endemic, it likewise is nut slow in departing from our midst. Since the introduction and use of pure ostbny. and apendectony. True it is fashions' ionable and popular medical disease like pellagra and hook worms have gained some foot ing here,*but not like in other larger places, where they boast continually of their health and sanitation. Pellagra passed through our borders in its flight but did not even pitch tent. It has no abiding place among us. Actual microscopic examinations reveal the startling truth that less than one out of every four suspects in our community suffers from hook worm disease. Think of it, less than 25 per cent of the suspects, while other places find anywhere from 30 to 80 per cent of their totat population infected with these parasites So much so that Mr. Rockefeller has given a rhillion doll lars with which to purchase vermi fuge for these sufferers. Our scil is dry with r.n abundance <pf pure fresh air - hence our free dom from soil pollution and all di.s- easesjwhich may be destroyed by sun shine- dry soil and oxygen from a pure atm'»sphere. In addition to our natural advan tages and most powerful “vis medicatrix Naturae” we have our friends, the physicians among us. who are patting forth their best efforts for the comforts and welfare of their fellowmen. But we believe that they too, like the profession in other places, are practicing on th qu principle that “an ounce of preven tion is worth a pound of curq.” We have five physicians with us in Wal terboro. while the nearest physician in any direction it) the country is ten miles away- at HendersonviiV: thus giving our physicians a lar*,e artesian wgter. together with the^but healthy territory to coVbr observance of better sanitary meas ures,. typhoid fever is being rapidly relegated to the ranks within the less frightful and fatal maladies The number of cases which we have had in our recent past are very few while the mortality is practically nil. It has long since been known that our latitude u one ex tremely favorable to the ameliora tion and cure of pulmonary tuber- C01LET0N BAPTIST ASSOCIATION cuiosis. It is very rare tnat any one • tl *- ii . r» . , .• succumbs to this di#ea*e a<om in our i Co lcton Bapli't Assoc atioh community. When such is the case closed its forty-euhth annual «M- it u almost invanably du, to hard- non on Sunday The mcetm* »«! ship and eaf» sure. a great gathering. The twenty-five churches composing the body were all represented, two of these -Hen dersonville and Ashton organized during the year, were received into its membership. The IntroducUiry sermon was preached on Friday by Rev. Geo. A. Martin, from Matthew. 2: 42 46. The financial report shows in round numbers about $800 for Missions; $300 of Orphanage; and *700 for all purposes. Increase in membership, 343, of these 224 were by baptism environments, occupation, etc’. As* a rule this scourge is limited to our unfortunate inhabitants whose days are numbered more by improper food and raiment with poor personal and domestic hygiene, rather than by the “white plague.” Our people aye fast forgetting the late surgical fads cholecvstenter- TO THE CONFEDERATE VETER ANSOF COLLETON COUNTY. Not one of the least of the facte r« in our good health is our number <•' magnificent shade trees. Ini this respect nature has been wonderfully kind to us. *e have a wealth ni? virgin trees scattered all through our town that is rare indeeyi. In ^addition to these almost numberle** widely ‘‘ones have been.planted out. Our large roomy yards w ith their spreading shade trees give everv residence a park of its own where the impurities are taken from the atmo-phere and in return therefor, the air we breath receives anabun I to hard-1 ant >upply of pure recently elaborat- necessitated byjed oxygen fresh from the factory of nature. Prominent among the spirits wh i strove to have these trees planted and nurtured was.and is.Capt C. A. Savage. The switches planted while he was intendant stand as monument.* to day to his public spirit and concern for the welfare of his fellowtownsruen. “May his shadofr never grow less.” • MRS. J H. KOGER DEAD. MFi. Eliza Roger, wife of J. H. Roger, rfied earlv Saturday morninv. Mrs. Roger had been in failing health for many months, and the end while not unexpected, was nevertheless a severe shock to her many relative* 37tb - . i _ i i,.*, o-tiiic icreainer oi aoiiKv, naving conouct- The impression seems to have got-'hmshe'isa..«i-vix • *1 f' ** the Christine Giles Concert* Com- -*n out that it will cost the exhibitor suc |) ev hl ' * ou p 5° J pany for several-year*, appearing at ten | to make an exhibit. This is not true All exhibits are free and there wiil be no charge to make an exhibit. Exhibits not listed for premiums will be gladly received and placed. in ter« i g. Walterboro about four years ago. clay Pi<;eon sko*jT. The next attraction will ne The Thursdax of Fair-week. Cor.feder-, Edwin R. Weeks Company, which ate Veteran’s day ore the feature* will appear here at the High School and will be given honorable mention j of the Fair w ill be a clay pigeon ■t . - - , . : shoot. The gun clubs of Charleston, if meritorious. This will apply to; Hampton an( j EHrhardt have asked exhipits ’from outside the county.: ^ ^ a || owo< } to compete on this oc- The fair association will be glad to 1 j h. Staples of Charleston receive and place any exhibit? from wl u be m charge. It is expected.’ anywhere. ' - 1 that aome of the local #hots wilt be school children’s parade in evidence and not allow the /visit- Perhaps more interest is being ors to carry off a!! the honors., , BEWARE OF ROBBER. ^ As the little robber, Ray mond Crosby, is turned out of jail, the People of the town are warned •gainat him, to keep ail valuable* locked up, and watch him as he •tealing. sell peas as a blind to One of his Victims. BISHOP GUERAY TO BE HERE. BisnopW. A Guerry of the Dio cese of South Carolina, will hold ser vices at St. Jude’s morning and evening of next Sunday, and in the afternoooL at the Missioa Church. The rite of confirmation will be ad ministered at the ersnag; service end the public is invited to attend auditorium Monday evening. No vember 7. Mr, Bingham, in speak ing of this .fact, praised the work done by Mr. Weeks and his company. GOOD FOR ThWiRE DEPART MENT The fire department has recently been authorized by the town to or der two vip-to-date hose reels. Each will cam tool box and 500 feet of hose They can be drawn by two or three boys on the side walk at a rapid rate. Two standard extin guishers have also been ordered. The firemen are greatly pleased with the interest shown by his honor. Mayor Ackerman. They will soon bsjjjn their rtfular Winter practice The gathering on Sunday was very lanyt The morning sermon was The authorities of our county fair preached by Rev. F. 0., S. Curtis having set aside Thursday, Nov. 10, from 25:15- "To every map accord-; 1910, for Veterans’ Day of Confed- ing to his ability.” The collection >e rate soldiers, and having invited amounted to nearly $50. The enter-1 Hon. D. S Henderson, of Aiken, and j friends. She was in her tainment was excellent. Let it be Col James Armstrong of Charleston, j year and was a daughter of Mrs remembered that it could not Ik* to deliver addresses on said da>. with , i; Glover. .• Her brothers who »ut^ otherwise, for it was among the the end in view to augment the fund | v ive are J S Glover W V (line good People of the Doctors ( reek _ neighborhood. Membersh ip—2871. Pupils in Sunday School 1105. Officers and Teachers 13&. Three Churches report no Scho Is The ottict*rs were re-elected: Moderator Rev F. 0. S. Curtis. . Clerk - J. S. Griffin. Treasurer--Joseph I^ngdab*. Delegates to the State Convention :; the dear women will Rev'. F. O. S. Curtis, (ieo. Martin. 1 ho or you in peace, as B. F. Halford. J M. Craven Delegates to Southern Baptist! Convention: Rev. J. S. M. Finch, and Rev. F O. S. Curtis. in hand to erect a suitable Con fed- i y b. Glover and HS- G.over, ail^of erate monument, you are hereby m- Waiterbdro. Misses Hattie and Kate vited to assemble at the flowing well j Clover are her sisters near the depot in Walterboro on said j M rs Roger w as a lad v manv day by 10 o clock a. m. in order to . f^iiniable traits of character. She march in body to the fair grounds. Uuffered intently during her '■ We are to Ik* honored by the pres- j illness but bore it all with sence of a band of music and the Heyward Riflemen a# an escort, with free entrance into the grounds. And be •there to tliey did in w^r C. G Henderson. G. W. Way. L R. Hiott. F. O. S. Curtis. M. P. Howeil. I). B. Peunfoy, Com. on Confederate Monument. wa# a Judes or Christ tan consist*-nr Episcopal CHANGES IN MANAGERS. | CIRCUS DAY YESTERDAY. Owing to a slight misunderstanding ( The coming of John Robinson's.! between the commissioners of elec-, shows was the occasion for the as lion, there was a subsequent meet- sembhng of at least 5.000 of thej ing of the commissioners held, and people of Colleton county in Walter- the names of managers for several! bord. Th*y came from all fortitude member church^ The funeral ss-rvices were conduct ed at her late residence Saturilav afterniHin at 4 o’clock, conducted bv her pastor. Rev. T P. leaker. The interment was at live Oak cetretery. The pall bearers were: H. W. Black, Jr.. B. G. Hyrne, N. G. Morrall, Jas. E. Peurifoy. A A. Patterson, Jr . and P J. Lucas. managers of the polling places changed. These changes appear elsewhere in this is sue. We are of the opinion that an up-to-date pressing club in Walter boro wottla pay. We hope that some yotmg man will open one soon. There ia plenty of business here to keep one busy. of the county, and were a good' natured crowd, full of fun. and en joying the celebrated John Robin son's shows. The circus was all that it was advertised to be. and dean in all particulars, ft was free from any of the usual crowd of gamblers and toughs usually accompanying such amusements. Everyone was satia ted and got their meney’s worth. V A DARING ROBBERY* >4 hiie they were at the circus sections terday. someone entered V the hune of W. R. McTeer, and going i'i'o the trunks of the young ladies, stole considerable sums of money from Misses Edna and Nellie, about $38 in all. Besides money the thief to several rings, among them a very valuable-opal ring. H. M. Benton and family were in yeetdrday a wa 'f t L'-!