Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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' laps! tAT.' ■ w--’nf - y ^ -r« ".* ibb nan and standard, valterbobo. a c *o, mi. Builders’ Material Wanted the public to know that we ham a most complete line of all kinds of builders’ mfferial, such at DOORS, SASH, BUNDS, SHINGLES, MOULDING. BRICK, LUMBER. ETC. At prices to suit Let us know your want*. C. i SAVAGE. luafactver «f RMgh ui Dressed Lmker* CHESTNUTSENTENCED ORASORBt lUJ MAX Ml HT MKKVK Flfr'TKKX.YKAR TfCKM. VERDICT OP MANSLAUGHTlR mm He Hews His Fate ed (tat AU Night Orangeburg, Sept. 9.—Convicted of manslaughter Robert Chestnut, who killed Will *R Sabin on April 25. stood In the prisoner’s dock at 12:00 o'clock today and heard Judge DeVore pass the sentence of the court—15 years at hard labor id Point. Smoaks. Sept. II.—Special After] a heavy storm and two or three weeks rainy weather, the sky cat:> once again be seen In ita narenity. Much more damage has been dono by the long continued wet spell than was done by the storm. A. E. Vmru visited Moselle,, laet week. Rev. Mr. A rial of St. George was with Rev. Rushlon during the big meeting at Smoaks. Rev. Arial is an able minister and revivsJlst as was cloa^ly shown by bis efforts ‘ at (Smoaks last* week. colored employee of the HA B. Lr *t Friday Charley Riaher a R. R. Co. got his leg broken be tween bis ankle and knee. He undertook to get oi.-> the pi lot of the engine or the headmost Failing to get on hla leg ATLANTIC COAST LINE SUMMER EXCURSION RATES Tickets on Sale daily until September 30th: $2 90 TO ISLE OF PALMS AND SULLIVANS ISLAND limited returning until October 31, 1911. 24 PAGE ILLUSTRATED BOOKLETS Each on Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington and its environ-jf^TdanT He aaid t’ ing resorts and the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Mt. Pleas ant and Charleston. Information may be obtained from D. J. Kirton, Ticket Agent, Walterboro, S. C. or by addressing W. J. CRAIG. T. C WHITE, Passenger Trf. Mgr, General Pass. Agent, WILMINGTON, N. C. YOUNG MAN! LEARN TELEGRAPHY It is the man with a profession that gets on the top floor these days. I tesch telegraph in all its branches at a very moderate cost. Main Line Train Dispatcher’s wires of Central railroad run right into our school, giving the students a better knowledge of railroad work. Write for terms, etc. S. O. ADDISON, Operator J. E. THORTON, Penman the State penitentiary or a like period on the public works of Cv. angeburg county. The Jury which retired at 4:30 • *terday afternoon remain ed out all night and at 7:15 o’clock tbia morning returned a verdict of manslaughter. Shortly after 12:00 o’clock today Judge DeVore d.lrected that Chest nut be brought into the court room to receive his sentence. Upon his arrival Judge DeVore asked if he had any thing to say. Adam H, Moss was the first of the defendant’s attorneys to speak for him. He made a strong plea that the court be light or. the de- Jury W8-S as light as they could be on Chestnut under the Judge's charge. He ask ed for mercy for Chestnut for the sake of his two little children. The attorney said Chestnut did what kny other man would have done un der the clrcumstr.nces. He said there Is i.o junwritten law, but a Jury can find a verdict and Inti mate what they think. Attorneys I’lead for Merry. William O. Wolfe then spoke, thanking the Judge for his fair ness during the trial. He stated that Chestnut was a man that has passed the meridian of life and that a long sentence would mean life imprisonment. Mr Wolfe asketfl 1L"J 1 H no m * 1 V / Wanted Immediately A first class and experienced man to run our Ginnery. None except one willing to work and hustle need ap ply. Good salary to right mm. Apply quick and wanted. send references. State* salary YARN BROS MOSELLE, S. 6. eo. si =J! was crushed by the engine He wee Immediately brought beck to Smoaks, whene Dr. THiompaon could attend biuv. Dr Thompson im mediately called Dre. Carter and Wimberly to aid Id the amputation of his leg. The boy was ta-ken home late in the afternoon and the doctors think he will ston be con valescent. J. L. Lyons was painfully cut on the hand by his gin saws, while gin. ning Saturday morning. Mr. Lyons is a. skillful glnc«r and did not think that hie waa reaching in the gin far enough to come in contact with the saws. Unfortunate 1), though he did come in touch with the buxzing saws. He at once summoned Dr. Thompson, and tad the rut sewed up. The guests of Mr and Mrs. C. M. Hodges Itifet week were: Mrs Hodg es’ brother-in-law. Rev. Arial and Hide daughter. L. B. Herndon a4id Miss Hattie Garris, are in thie employ of Smoak, Carter & Maxey as clerks. Many of Miss Garris’ old friends are de lighted to see her return to Smoaka in connection with the aanne firm, she was connected with some time ago. Mr. Herndon is a trade winning young man and as a business man is admirable. F J. Berry ft Sons have bought goods a<id they are doing business a* Mr. Sauls’ old stand. W. B. Sauls has remodeled bis dwelling, adding much beauty and convenience thereto. Miss Lucy Brabham has just re turned from a- trip to buy hata that only such punishment be inflict out l. A. Sauls’ entire stock of ed as would vindicate the majesty of the law. Thomas M. Rayaor also added a plea for mercy. Before passing sentence Judge DeVore said thift. the amount of punishment he should Inflict upon \ Chestnut had given him unusual ar - < * goods for her milliniery; concern, especially on account of M 1 ** Lucy and her sister. Miss the character he had shown by able I Sallie are doing a splendid busineaa. men who had testified A very in- 1 After the last Thursday afternoon telllgei^ Jury he saJd. considered ovierseer J. Scott Padgett, waft the case very carefully and had not , on the roads repairing bridges, seen fit to recommend mercy The Bev. Geo. A. Martin, passed Judge said that he deliberately in. | through Smoaks a tew days ago structed jury to recommend mer- , en route to his home at Lodge, cy if they desired to do so. even | Kev. Martin has beet:, away during if they decided upon manslaught- his vacation in the up country, er. He said that accroding to his ^ rB - J. E. Smoak is away on an view of the case If every bit of extended visit to Augusta and Sa vannah, Ge. Cadet A. C. Hiers has returned to i Charleston to do some preparatory work prior to the opening of the school. J. Mariii:. Hushtou is visiting Co lumbia. Miss C&lomlne Strickland is vis. of the testimony bad been taken out except that of Chestnut himself the jury was bound tc convict Chestnut of either murder or manslaughter. The Court'* Heiftmce, Judge DeVore then said: “It now beebmes my painful duty to pass such a- sentence upon you as will be in keepit'g with all the facts iHng her friend Miss Huffman and circumstances in the case and Charleston. in view of the fact that the jury did Misses Nellie and Elk. Barnes vis- not see fit to recommend you to l^d Mr. and Mrs. J. C Kedish last mercy. A human life is the most 'Sunday precious, thing in existence. The Creator r!ot*e can give it. 1 do not know what 1 might do in the fti. Crosby, tore, but l cannot give as light pun- Late Cotton, of whiqh there is ishtnent as counsel ask, The sen- krger acreage this year than for tence of the court is that you he usual Is badly injured by rain, confined in the State pei.C ten Gary at l**t Thursday there was a ftun- hard labor for a- period of 15 years beam picnic given at the Baptist or a like period on the pulUic works church. of this county. After you have An excellent program was arrr.-nged .Miss Teressah Beach, of Charles ton fs vlsitii<g her sister, Mrs. H. E. served that sentence for some length of time. I may join in a petition to the governor for your pardof. That is all I can do for J you under my conscientious convlc- | lions,” Chestnut stood trembling r-s he heard his fate pronounced, but oth- j erwlse was unmoved. The Chestr-iit case lias become fa mous in this county The crime was committed just before the con. i veiling of the May term of the crlm. | inal court. The case waa forced to by Miss Rebecca Sauls and the lit tle boys and girls who participated in the exercises manifested the careful and pajn*-Gr}tt{jg training given them Yfiy MisiTSauTkr'In addi tion to thg/regular Sun jjt'am ex ercises, numerous ganjes were played aid the day was <lne fraught with pleasure, and proftte'for (he young folk. * * * * v A bountiful repast was served on the grounds. Late in the afternoon the julii- lent throng of young people began trial Determined not to enter in-i to disperse for their homes U \%\\ \\ \U\ AA v y ■p' 1 * uw\ uvyvYwvyVAWwy"*'" is They never need repairs, never ->eed anv ettention in fact esrept an occasional coat of paint. They're l ircproof—Stormproof and suitable for all kinds of buildings. For further detailed information apply to Brown Furniture & Hardware Company >, S. C. to trial at that time the brilliant array of counsel employ'd to de. fend Chestnut challei.'ed the entire venire of jurymen. As a result of the examination of the jury com mission! m as to how they’ drew Ihe jur\ Judge Prince declared that it vi..s improperly drawn and was illegal. Court was broken up. The fight has been n hard and tedious one. and probably It is i*ot done with yet. Islarwlton INila.- ' lale-ndtor-. Sept. 7.—Special: K. O’Qnin and family spent Sunday with H. McMillan. Miss Eliza Hughey of Hampton, has been spending some tifne wilth Mrs. A. Q Lyons Miss Pet Hertz, who has been visiting her. brother, at Hampton, has returned home. wishing many returns of Sunbeam picnics. The following is the program: Sunbeam Song. Recitation- by Holland Carter. Dialogue- “’Ten Little Friends” Inez and Odelle Lyons, Lerlir*e Hiers, V. Padgett, Connie Berry Idalia Padgett and Hallie ’Sa-uls. Recitation—“Little Boy Bine” Grady Garris. Recitation—-”Ixiro"—Bessid Ben ton. Song—” America." Dialogue—“Wanted”. .Lidia Ly ons, BrarGy and Mollie Strickland Recital lot ♦—“Such as 1 have," K hf el Sauls- Song “My Old Kentucky Home.’ Recitation "By The Sea,” Idelle Carroll. and Dark-I Recitation—“Light ness.” Lena Padgett Miss Annie RrJI ha* been visit. Recitation ^ “The Child$/Dre;.rn fj ing her brother, I. V Bell. a Star." Aletwire Sauls. Raymond Connelly was a visit, r ‘ Black Joe.” Die home of Jim Mills. Sunday Dialogue—“Mice at Play,” Fatty J L. and G. W Lvons of #riu/,ks r Berry. I*'on and Wilson Sauls and visited their brother. Q Lyoi.V Ibblr bjons. last week. Mr Lyons has been Ven A P - s - 111 of typhoid f vcr. ! ut g! ;i «! to' sai that he is improving. Not a W<>1*1 of Senndnl. ' ir ' an,, * Mrs . *V °. Connelly have I,’nr red the call of neighbor on ■flllte s>mpatby of the entire neiah- m... w- i> i # ♦« borhcxKi in tlie loss of their little f T’ son. who _dp»d Tuesday. Vu A ) >0 : "h” s, ' < ‘ t0,d n,f ' I)r I-inti, after a few hours nines? ' , KinR ^ f'*" 8 had cured Uura God ley and Dan Huchattm h \ ° f ° b, [ icrl * e ‘rouble, •viilted klisaes Minnie, and Charlie '" U] "’"‘If heT f ‘‘ el l|ke a nt>w wo ' Mills. Sunday afternoon n:.,n. Kasy. but sure remedy for / MIm Rebecca Thomas and brother '['7 ar » k A < ?, ney troubl, s ’ of Smoaka visited Mrs. M. R stone ° C y "'^ C a * * ,n0 ' **' * Vllen - laet week. * 1 1 * H. E. A* 1 O'Riley l« coming. rhere is a SHORT CUT to Success. It is saving money and banking it. Why will you climb a mountain when there is a tunnel? We shall be glad to help you all we can, on your journey te Success. Why not come in and talk with us? If you cannot realize the advantages of having a * v bank account, just figure to yourself the drawbacks of not having one. Investigation is free, but unlike most free things, it is profitable. a Smoaks Banking Company J. E. SMOAK. President. SMOAKS, S. C. F. J. BERRY, Vice-President. C. A. THOMAS, Cashier. ■ 1 CARLISLE FITTING SCHOOL “The School that Stands for Work and Character” BAMBERG, - . - - . SOUTH CAROLINA Let us give your Boy and Girl the training they need— honest, thorough work under positive Christian In fluences. WHY TAKE CHANCES? Our school is owned and controlled by Wofford College and IS NOT A SHAM. Recognized standard of Scholarship. En larged faculty—all men of College and Univeristy train ing. Individual attention. Study Hall, 4 1*2 hours a day, conducted by Teacher. Unsurpassed Health. Pure Artesian Water. 1 lot and Cold baths. Entirely separate boarding departments for Boys and Girls. Prices lowest consistent with good service. Boarding capacity limited—Write to«day for handsome catalogue. Nineteenth year begins September 20th, 1911. J. Caldwell Guilds, M. A., Head Master When You Think of Buying ' THINK OF HYRNES. We carry acomplete line of Dry Goods, Notions, Hosiery and Un derwear. Our Shoes and Hats have combined with comfort and excellent service. Complete Assortment Of CHOICE GROCERIES style give WaUerboro, STORE. South .Carolina. I -www* *» • •mwvw mu* lN'p:ars on Bi -kR’s and Waggons Mowing .\!;<hin«j, and all Farm Implemoniy dune |>rt mptjy and in*; 4 ly. All work RiiaranLVd IIORslislloLINti \ SPECIALTY. At Snider Lumber Company's old Stand. H. F. (TMMIXGS. Ruff in, S. C„ R. 1*. U , y 0t 2 O'Riley is coming. Din ' s ti»>i» enij AwG..illation. It is not the quantity of food tak* < n but the amount digested and .. viuilated that gives strength ar.«l v ‘ ; Bity to the system. ChamNer- laiu it, Stomach inn! Liver Table** invigorate Die stomach and liver and enable, them to perform their fuutlons tuiturally. For sale by ail dealers. O'Riley U coming.