The press and standard. [volume] (Walterboro, S.C.) 1890-current, May 03, 1916, Image 5
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THE PRESS AND STANDARD
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(ALTEKBORO BAS BJAISTRAtED
IN THE STATE
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The Advantages of Life in Walterboro is Por
trayed in Article Written by a Staff Report
er for The State Several Illustrations Be
ing Used.
The following article was written
v v p staff reporter for The Sunday
State of April 16. and was illustrat-
hv several outs:
Walterboro la the county seat of
rolleton countv located on the At
lantic Coast Line railway 1»< mMes
ffhm the coast. Its populate n is
rtOO The town was laid out 115
years ago. by the wealthy rko i.lant-
rtrs who wanted a home away from
fhe low coast surroundings a"d r ore
or less miasmic conditions r.nd set
tled in what is now Walterboro.
. T i,is section of the State has pr-at
M.toric Interest in the fact that
Tack'onboro. 18 miles from Walter-
boro now a fishing village, was dur-
ir.e the Revolutionary war the capi
tal of the State. Pricks and iron
ork that were imported from Kn-t-
, an d to huihl that old rapitoi. we -
used lately In building the new
court house in Walterboro.
Walterboro is the center of a rich
and prosperous agricultural cguntrv.
Live stock raising, lumboring and
truck gardening are leading Indus
trie® More hogs are raised in this
rountrv than in any other in the
State Lumbering plants are scat
{ered all over the county. Walter
boro boasts of an oil mill, an ;c ■
plant and cotton mill.
Once Rice Conn try.
For many vears Colleton county,
cn the coast iifle. was a verv large
producer of rice, leading the State in
this respect. Since the decline of
this industry farmers have given
their attention to cattle raising and
this is now one of the greatest in
dustries in the county both as re
tards quantity and revenue produc
ed Large capital has been invested
in the county in lumbering and the
mills have made great inroads into
the forests but there is still a suf
ficient supply to engage them for
ftmnv years.
Development has been great in the
matter of schools all ovoii.tb‘> county
/ ad even in ihe smaller* towns there
J?re graded schools while there aio
good rural schools in many commun
ities Fine buildings have replaced
the cabins of the past and competent
teachers lead the young into the
paths of knowledge.
In the homes and on tne farms or
the planters are found modern
household devices and the latest
farming implements. There has
been a wonderful development in all
diifctions.
Ixxal tiovernment.
Walterboro’s government is in the
hands of a mayor; W. B. Ackerman,
and six aldermen, whose administra
tion of the city affairs has been
'marked by economy and full regard
for the needs and wishes for the* cit
izens. There is an alert Chamber of
Commerce of 80 members larded »y
F T H. Shaffer, who finds time to
direct the action of the chamber^nd
. al®o handle a very large and
tant mercantile institution. W.
Smoak, editor of The Press and
Standard, a weekly newspaper, is
secretary of the Chamber of 1 on J*
merce, and also Js ilecretary of al
most everything else that needs-a
live secretary.
• The banking history of W alterboro
and vicinity is one to be proud of.
Twenty-five years ago there was
hist one bank in the county, with
UMOO capital. Today there are
eight. Three banks handle Waiter-
boro's financial interests—the Farm
ers and Merchants Bank. R. H
Wichman, president: the F| rst Na *
tional Bank, James E. Peurlfoy.
president, and the Colleton Banking
Company, John F. Lucas.
Their combined capital is $85,000.
The policy of these banks Is safe and
conservative. Deposits and earnings
a.-e steadily' Increasing, and they
hnve kept always in the front rank*
of important agencies that make for
the permanent growth and prosper
ity of the city and county. A notice
ably spirit of co-operation exists be-
>t«cen the hanks and the merchants
of the city.
Very Good Schools.
The public school system of Wal-
terboro is up to the highest standard
of modern educational efficiency. A
new building, costing $20,000, has
been iatelv completed, replacing an
old and inadequate wooden struc
ture known for years as "the Acad
emy." This building houses high
school, grammar school and primary
departments. - Ten competent teach
ers handle these various branches.
All modern appliances are in* use.
There is also a school for negroes.
The school system of Walterboro is
a credit to the city. It is headed by
Superintendent F. 8. Long and Prin
cipal Suber.
Religious denominations are well
represented in Walter'boro. there be
ing fo'ur white churches. Presbvter-
ian. Methodist. Baptist and Episco
pal Modern church edifices, fine
<hc>irs and attractive sTirroundU****
characterize the religious atmo«-
nhere of Walterboro and the ■pa-* !,0 ”‘ l
°f all the churches take a promin
ent and influential part In the social
a® weR 3„ {he religious life of the
city. °
Good Water Supply.
The present water system is an ar
tesian well supply, the water oominc
t'b 11 hft feet, and then beine pump-
. *d into a distributing tank 125 feet
above the highe«t ground level. Thi®
‘Je.vafion e! yr *>» oe-. ♦bat supplies
*verv want of the city with an ample
“■'ippiv of the purest water. A nsw
^*■1! is now beii\g sunk to a depth of
l.r.titt f 0 supply the present and
future needs of tlie ritv. When this
last well Is completed there will be a
supply of the finest water that will
meet all possible wants of the grow
ing community for years to come.
A comprehensive sewage plant ha.®
lately been completed and i.« now in
operation, giving thorough drainage
to the entire city. Few cities of the
size of Walterboro have so complete
a drainage system. /
A fine modern up-to-date electric
lighting plant is now being installed
and will very shortly be. in opera
tion. This service has been greatly
needed for years past and will give
Walterboro the one heretofore miss
ing facility.
Walterboro’® fire department is
composed of Tt volunteers, all ac
tive men, who are thoroughly trained
in the practical use of their modern
appartUs and who. with the new
system of water supply, will give the
citv absolute fire protection. This
department lias stopped a numb- of
dangerous fires with insignificant
loss. There has never been r very
big fire in Walterboro. InsuTance
rate® owing to these conditio.ns, are
very’* low.
The Husinc*® Section.
Walterboro’s business .institutions
are. as a rule, well and commodious-
ly housed. The stores are iargelv of
brick and architecturally up-to-dafe.
and the show windows are called into
use to display the stocks of latest
merchan M r e ; n a manner,, that re
flects highly the ta tes and enterprise
of the merchants. There.are a num
ber of large business firms, which
rar.v full and diversified stocks of
the latest merchandise for both the
city and country demand, as Walter
boro is the source of supply for the’
immediate surrounding territory
and the merchants are prepared to
meet demand® from every quarter.
One of the leading firms is now ar
ranging to huijd a fireproof three
®tory structure to replace the rtoo it
now occupies. There is a* bustling
activity about the Walterboro street®
that- can come onlv <1001 a prosper
ous business situation.
The general style and expression
of Walterboro’* residence section lx
emblematic of comfort and substan
tial conditions, The homes of the
people are well kept and the houses
are. surrounded by large ground*
with ample shade and fine lawn®.
There is little ostentatious display,
hut a -gene-al ntmrisphere of home
like comfort and prosperitVy, noticea
ble all through tbe residential sec
tion. Manv sidewalks are well paved
and the streets are well kept.
Social Conditions.
The orginnl settlement of Walter-
h~.ro being front the old rice planting
element on the roast, there are a
number of-old families, constituting
the background and basis of Walter
boro’s society. To these have been
added other desirable residents, who
have from time to time made this
city .their home.--
This mingling of the old and-new
ha*c=rexulted in a very oharming so
ciety. ^TTvere are religious organiza
tions in tmT’cTutrches. social circles
and clubs, literary societies and be-
novelent institutions, and the cham
ber of commerce, which, already
mentioned, combines both busrnes®
and social features. The newcomer
to Walterboro will find a delightful
atmosphere and a cordial welcome
from Walterboro's social circles.
The contemplated building by the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad of the
main line from St. Stephens to Yem-
assee will bring another shipping
facility to Walterboro. as this line
will pass through this city, thus put
ting Walterboro on the main line of
the railroad. The accomplishment
of this work will be «jf great advan
tage to Walterboro and wjll put the
city in direct connection with all im
portant points by a second railroad
line, and the main line at that. Pres
ent indications are that this impor
tant addition to Walterboro’s facil
ities will he brought to a practical
conclusion in a reasonable time.
<1imalic and Health Conditions.
Walterboro. though being located
In the lower tier of counties of the
State, enjoys a very mild and salu-
bjjous climate. The summer heat is
tempered by a constant breeze from
the south and hot nights are ra.-e.
In winter Ue or snow is seldom se**n.
the cool season being characterized
by a bracing and extraordinary at
mosphere. The city is located in the
yellow pine belt, which contains
many locations sought in winter hr
those looking for a beneflciar’cli-
mate. This, with the splendid ®ur-
ply of pure w-ater and thorough
drainage, results in a very low death
rate’ one of the lowest in the State.
From this survey of the general
conditions in Walterboro is will be
readily seen that this little city pre
sents many attractive for both busi
ness and residence.
For those seeking a mild.climate
and the various basin* •* an i^-oci;»
conditions that go to make a desira
ble habitat there can not b- found
a more attractive location.
There is everything here that goes
to make an ideal business, and soc ial
centre and Walterboro extends the
hand of welcome to all those who
arf . poking what she can offer, ad
mirable horiie surroundings and fine
business 1 pportunities.
MRS. < AI1TER QVITF H I.
M's R. !>• fatter *»f Ruffin, i*
quite ill’of pneumoala and quite
grave fews are entertained a- to tier
recovery. Members of the family
have been summoned to her bed®:d*
and the cr.®i* is awaited w.th au\-
jMv 'Airs, farter is a *ister j.f > >p
Hugo S Strickland, who is with her.
as ate Mrs Strickland and M*. and
Mrs. Isliam Padgett.
ASSISTED IN
ENTERTAINMENT
List of those Who Assisted in Eli-
tei-faining Visitors Who Were
Prevent Kiida>.
The following public spirited cit
izens of Walterboro were either pres
ent at the banquet and assisted in
entertaining the visitors who were
here Friday of last week, or contrib
uted to that end:
J. L. Rentz. W. W. Smoak. R. M.
Jefferies, R. H. Wichman. Farmers
& Merchants Rank, A. 'Wichman &
Son. A. J. Anderson. A. Z. Searaon.
P. J. Lucas. J. D. Glover. Brown
Furniture Co.. Wnlterboro Ice and
Fuel Co.. W. J. Tavlor. H. C. Glover,
f. L. Fishburpe. W. Y Glover. C. C.
Andefson. G. I. Blocker. W. H.
Guess. J. E. Pinckney. B. G. Hvrne.
Coaart Binn®, E. T. H. Shaffer. J. G.
Padgett. .1. M. Moorer. E. Hubster.
Tno. M. Klein. M. Paniottie. P; W.
Risher. folleton Banking Co.. Jas.
E. Peurifoy. G. C. Kirkland. N. G.
Morrall. A. S. Karesh. J. 11. I^prer.
Laurent I’tsey. A. K. Beach. M Ruc-
ueslov. L. B. Houck. II. S. Strick
land. J. C. Lemacks. T J. McDaniel.
A. A. Patterson. Jr.. H. N. Stokes.
\V. J.. Rodrigue®. P M. Murrav. S
M. - Croshv, M. Kohn. H \V. Black.
Jr.. W.. R...Gruber, M. P. HoweR. E.
L. Fishhurne, E. E. Jones. E. M.
Jones. P. B. Hudson. J. F Morre.
\V. Z. Ayer. W. B. Ackerman. H. R.
Padgett. .1. R Idles. E. D. Lertiacks.
H. A. McGee. D, E. Martin. F.
Muekenfuss. Wa*lterboro Drug Co..
J. Frank. J. It. vonl.ehe. L. M.
Stokes. J. H. Hatfield. J. L. Farmer.
V,. R. Benton, F. S. Long. H. W.
Black. Sr.. C. D. May. H. EL. Pad
gett, J. M. McKenzie. John D. War-
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THE COMMUNITY IDEA
Comment an«| Suggestion Having the
Welfare of thir laical Com
munity a* its Object.
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Faith and confidence are essential
to-success in any undertaking.
The man without these seldom ac
complish all his possibilities.
The same is true of any business,
anv organization, anv community.
Fil«b must be a dominant factor
in whatever man is called upon to
do. or results are of little account.
The man who does most is sure
to have an aMtiulant faith in him
self. in his fellowmen. in the com-
.munity ia which his interests Ue.
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It is faith which inspires the min
ister to go daily about his pastoral
duties. /
It i,s faith which gives the t^ache'-
courage to spend his years in train
ing the voung for their :respertive
places in the affairs of life.
It is faith which impels the farm
er to prepare his soil and plant bis
crops. ,. • • .
It is faith' which guides th“ mer
chant -in planning and building his
business.—
Faith in his community in.whi’h
his venture is located—
Faith in his ability ♦© perform a.r.
economic function for that commun
ity—
Faith that good sere,ice and a
square deal will win for him th»
confidence and good will of the peo
ple served. , >
And so it is in all human activ
ities.
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But more especially are faith and
confidence essential factors in com
munity development.
The community ig the civic unit
from which the county, state and na
tion are buiided. '
In it there is no room for pre
judice or discord.
The community’s prosperity is de
pendent upon the prosperity of all
its people. . * *
It naturally follows th£.t individ
ual prosperity is dependent upon
community prosperity.
Harmony and co-operation mu®t
prevail among all interests.
The merchant can hope to succeed
only pt he proves himself an eeen-
omic factor in community life.
Even the farmer’s success doe®
not result wholly from his own ef
forts and the productivity of his
soil.
Because property values are regu
lated in large measure by other in
fluences—
The development of varied indus
tries, the building of good roads, the
progress of local mercantile inter
ests.
Nowhere is the "knocker wanted
—in community life least of all.
Every man—whether farmer, me
chanic. laborer, professional, manu
facturer. banker, mechanic—has hi®
special function in community af
fairs. •
The more harmoniously all the,®*
industrial factors work together-
The more they co-operate—
The more rapid will be comttninRy
f ,press and the advancement of in
dividual interests.
\onrE!
Bv virtue of power vested in us a®
a Board ’of Corporators, noti'** «
hereby given that -the Rooks of Sub
scripfinn to the Capital .‘'♦nek of 1! ■
C.olleton Insurance and Realty Co
will be opened at the office of R M
Jefferies on Friday May 6th. l‘«16
at 1.2 M , .
R M JEFFERIES. *
E F SMITH.
H R PADGETT,
Board of Corporator®
Model MB
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Roadster $1098
/.o. b. Toledo
It Improves With Use
There is a.delightful thrill in the smoothness with which
the WiHys-Knight motor “picks up” without “choking”—
without the slightest vibration.
There is great satisfaction in being able to throttle
it down to a walking pace on high gear.
But the remarkable superiority of the Knight sleeve-
valve motor lies in the fact that—
Though all other motors grow noisy and lose power
and smoothness—
The Knight sleeve-valve motor grows steadily quieter
with use and increases steadily in power, smoothness and
all-around performance.
The factory’s enormous production made it possible to
price this wonderful car at $1125 for the touring car, and
$1095 for the Roadster.
Ask us to tell you about the Willys-Knight.
Walterboro Garage Co.
Walterboro, S. C.
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lINE^iROAE SCHOOL (LOSES
Smoaks, May 1.—The Pirn* Grove
school, which has been taught by
Miss Myrtle Critcfier and Miss Clytie
Saunders, during the past term,
closed last Friday. This school has
had a most successful term, and
tiese young ladies proved to be
.-plendid teachers and managers.
They have gone to their respective
homes. Miss Critcher is a native of
West End. N. (’., and Miss Saunders
nsides near Stokes.
Piles Cured la 6 to 14 Days.
Yoor druggist will yefund money If PAZO
OINTMENT UiM to cure siiy of Itching.
Wind. Bleeding or Protruding Pile* in 6 to 14 day®.
The first application gives Ease and Beat. 5U.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
This shop is here to enable us to
give you better service.
Models of varttHis types of ma
chines and styles of woodwork at all
prices are here fot your Inspection,
trial and selection.
You are cordially Invited to call
and examine the stock without in-
toivlng obligations of any kind. We
shall be glad to see you. You can
make terms with us to suit your
< onvenlence, and we make a fair air
lowance for old machines taken ^in
exchange.
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Shock Absorbers
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A Double Aim Shock Absoiber For
Ford Cars.
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There are 25,000 satisfied users, many of them
around Walterboro ayd in Colleton county.
This is the most practical shock absorber we have
found yet, and we confidently recommend them to the
public. They make yqiir car run smoother, tires last
longer, and prevent Avear^nd tear on your car.
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PRICE §10.00
A. Wichman & Son
Walterboro, S. C.
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„tm Oil tirts, Itisr IsatRst Vn’I Con
1 be Word cm-*, no matter tf br*r Icn* raMsf,
• re cured by the woi.deriul, oid rthbbie Dr.
Krter'»<j^nti»e»i4tc He. tag 4*3. it re'ieve*
l . - - vud iicik -i '.be miuc umt. «S® tfic. SLOW
M.ichinr* rented by the week or
month.
* Singer Sewing
Machine Company
Main St. Walterboro, 8. C. j
A-k for Mr. Paniotte. Phone 91X. j
Winthrop College.
S< Hol.AK.SHIP and ENTR YXCK
EXAMINATION
The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, JuJy 7, at 9
«. m. Applicants must not be less
tl.an sixteen years of age. When
Scholarships are \a<ant after July 7
they will he awarded to thos- making
the highesL average at this examine,
(.on, provided they meet the condi
tions governing the award. Appli-
<ants for Scholarships should write
to President Johnson before the ex
amination for Scholarship examina
tion blanks.
Scholarships are worth flrt.O and
fiee tuition. The next session will
i pen September 2d, lit 16. For fur-
t'-er information and catalogue, ad
dress Pee*. II. B. Johnson, Rock
Hill S C. 5-3-5t&7-5-pd.
SCHOOL MTI.IHMJ
NEAKING COMPI.ETION
Ruffin, May 1—The new school
building for Hudson’s Mill is nearing
completion. This will be one of the
handsomest in the county when it is
completed, and will fill a long left
need in the community. * It Is built
according to plans furnished hy
Clemnon College and will contain
tw< rooms.' Kohbie Hiers is the con
tractor who has Hie building in
charge. -
Whenever You Need • General Tonic
Take Grove's
The Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless
chill TooflF is equally valuable as a
General Tonjc because it contains the
wellknown tonic properties of QUININE
and IKON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
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