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? I CIRCULATION 1,730. t W> ( iiHruutce llilw Circulation t to nil Adverllior*. Our Hook* | nlway* ?i>eH lor liiNpcettoii. , J ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. VOL, XIX. Ml<. JACKSON INDORSED. PiSMfali Wants the New Court House and -lail. Editor Herald;?I feel that I should say something through the columns of your paper in reference to the statement of Mr. Jackson given in regard to the meeting which seemed to have been a failure at Floyds. I regret very much to have to say that the citizens of the good old county seem somewhat to be a little careless 111 performing their duty, which is so much needed in the different sections. Oh! if we had more cood citizens ? D -- ' thatwere interested about their opportunities and their future us Mr. Jackson seems to be, what a great ehitago for the better would soon prevail in this and in adjoining counties. As a general thing, our people seem to bo opposed to the new enterprise which is so much needed in this day. L was in conversation 'the other day with some of my neighbors, and as we were speaking about different correspondents to the Herald, I said to them, that I thought it was very likely that the legislature would take some action in reference to'the erection of the now court house and jail, which Horry was in need of, and their reply was; Horry has no use for a new court house and jail. They seemed to think that the old ones were substantia'. Now why did they talk that way? .Inst because they were afraid if there was some action taken in regard to a| new court house and jail that there would be a small per cent added to their taxes. Cor. Rally and Picnic Proposed. Editor Herald: ? I can fully sympathize with A. !). Jackson in fiis effort to rally the farmers of Horry, and can well understand his feelings when so few responded to a call for such a purpose as organizing for our mutual protection and go >d, especially so when it seems to me that with but little united effort on the part of the cotton growers, they could soon have things pretty much their own way. How about organzing a grand rally and picnic sometime during the coming summer, Uro. Jackson? The fourth of July would be an excellent time in my judgment, when we could arrange for some . good speakers, and the farm ers Could sign a new declaration of independence. Cutting themselves loose from those who have been ex ploiting with their products, and handling their own business accord-1 ing to their best interest, the farmers could sohn bo on the high road to prosperity. All those who are in favor of such a meeting for such a purpose kindly drop me a card or respond through the medium of the Herald. J. Lewis Lee. Sprinjr Branch. Times are very lively around here now. Health generally good. Miss Cornnie Edmunds is visiting Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Enzor. Mrs. Davis of Greensboro, Ala., is visiting friends -and relatives here. A photographer took J the school group of Spring Branch Monday. Mr. Q. Enzor and Mr. Carson Anderson were in this section last Saturday. The farmers in this section are beginning to plow and are sowing their tobacco. G. W. Booth was at Norton last week. Quincy Hammond spent the 11 st part of the week at Lumberton, N C. We arc expecting to hear the wadding bells very soon. Summers Buffkin and Daniel Barnhill were in Conway some time n rrr\ "ftv" Quiley Enzor, while plowing last week, his horse took fright and ran away, doing some damage. A library has recently been established at Spring Branch school house. Q and 0. The approaching marriage of Miss Alice Roosevelt, "the American Princess" under a republican form government is causing public curiosity to centre abjufc the Executive Mansion in Washington It is said that this interesting occasion will bo made the most brilliant and magnificent social event ever witnessed in the most exclusive of the exclusive set in that city. The grave of Keith Dargan, late President of the Independent cotton mills of Darlington, has at last been reopened and the body proven to be his beyond the shadow of a doubt. This sets a rest once and for all time the wild rumors that have been afloat. CO] THE LUMBER INDUSTRY. BESIDES THE OLD. THERE ARE SEVERAL NEW CONCERNS FORMING. With tlic OKI /Mills In Operation and New Ones Starting tip. Con way will l>e in Leud in Production of Lumber. Since the holidays no less than three now lumber companies have sprung into life at Conway, and the sites for the plants are already selected and materials on the ground already for some of them Judge Lewis and his son of Virginia bought out holdings of Chas. Martliinson in Horry and adjoining counties last fall. They have dctm'minhwl fn ni'nnt o ..I..,, f I,r,... w? mi ii ww* uv/ i v?vyu n j1111 \j uuru lur cutting up the immense quantities of timber they hold, and the concern has been incorporated under the laws of another State under the name of the Kanawah Lumber Co. About the first of the year, Conway Lumber Co., was sold out to Wilson Brothers. Messrs. M. J. Grant and A. M. Burroughs, who had belonged to this company withdrew when the sale took place and j have formed a company of their own under the name of Burroughs & Grant Lumber Co. They have had much experience in the lumber business and will succeed. Contractor TT. l\ Little, who has been running a lumber business in connection with his brick yard at Pot HlutT has decided to come to Conway, and some of the materials are already on the site near the Lake for the erection of a new plant. This business will be incorporated and bear the name of Little Lumber Company. With the old mills in operation and these new concerns in full blast, Conway will be in position to take the lead in the production of lumber among the small towns of eastern Cnrnlinn. A Railroad Wreck. ?There was a wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line last week near Ward's sta'.ion, caused by accidental uncoupling of the cars, but no one was hurt except the baggage master. As the train was running neat* the station the oars became uncoupled unknown to the engineer and the front part of the train went on ahead of the rear portion which followed with increasing speed as it was down grade. The engineer was signalled to stop at the station and the rear portion ran into the front smashing up one of the cars. The baggage master was in the baggage room which was piled high with trunks of drummers' samples, lie was jammed between two of these heavy trunks and seriously injured so that medical aid was required. At last accounts the full extent of his in juries was not known. Galivants Perry. Health generally good except a few cases of measles. We are sorry to hear of the'death of Mr. George M. Johnson. The Rev. Mr. Wright of Galivants nvnn ?KA/1 ?? 1 - 1 4 *. v i jr pi it vi ii Li*resting sermon at Mt. Zion last Sunday. T. E. Floyd and sister, Miss Maude, were the quests of Miss Vivian Vaught last Sundav. The Mt. Zion school is under the management of Lawrence Proctor. Miss Bertie Gore of this section,( has been spending some time withv her sister, Mrs. Beulah Hardee. She returned home last week. Charlie Elliott of Fair 151 nIT has been spending some time in this section, lie returned home last week. wishes to the Herald and its readers. Pink. F:orncy. The health of this community is good at present. Farmers are busy preparing for another crop. W. J. hawrirnore has returned to Florida after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. II. J. Lawrimoro. Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Booth of Adrian were the guests of J. T. i Todd and family last Sunday. Albert Todd had the misfortune to get his leg badly cut a few days ago. Mrs. S. M. Bryant has returned home near Cebuafter visiting friends and relatives near here. Pee Dee: ?The lumber Industry of Horry is on the increase and the signs of the times are that the price of timber will be out of sight in a few years and the people will have to find other material for buildingpurposcs. ? W. W. Shelly of Port. Harrelson was noted on our streets last week. mvx SWAY, S. C.. TII'URS In l.ovinjr Memory. OF MRS. SAM I.IVINUSTONK. On the third day of February 1905, God plucked the bright blossom from our home.?the precious mother, who sweetly fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. Our hearts were torn and crushed when wo had to give her up, the dearest one of our happy family and the precious one of life, joy and comfort of our home. When the sad hour came for her to be taken from us, our hearts were broken, our happy home was saddened and darkened. Aunt Jennie was a kind helper and effectionate mother, a loving and devoted sister, kind and true friend and was loved and idolized by every member of the family and all who knew her. She was always kind and true to every one, and loved her church and Sunday school dearly. She was sick two years and suf fcred what no tongue can tell. She sull'ered more than over for five months before she entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Hut through all of her pain there was not a murmur from her lips or a frown on precious face. Through it all she would smile. Little did wo think that her sweet smiles wore with the angels above and not for us. Her natience during the live months of her illness was a beautiful example to her loved ones and friends around her, and was until the deat h angel came down and unfolded his wings over her bed. She closed her eyes to this world to open them in the Paradise of God. I II Si ? ? 1 1 - i?t' <1 1 1 , .1. I..'... .X ^ ... W. till f^ww. IMIJ ail 1.111:5, loving hearts and willing hands could do we had to give her up While we know that our precious one is a bright angel in heaven today clear of all pain, trouble and all sorrows, vet if she were with us again how happy hearts and home would he again! Yet the joyis ours of knowing that when life's dark day is done, we will meet our aunt Jennie in the land of many mansions bright and fair. Cod loved you aunt Jennie and 11c has called you away to that happy land above. Our happiness is gone. Home is the saddest place on earth without those precious smiles of yours, but soon we will go and meet you where parting will be no more. She left two brothers and nine children to mourn their loss, but while we mourn wo feel that it is her (denial gain. May they, each and every one, find a home in heaven when their earthly task is done I think of ycu when lights grow (gra.V And only over the water's face, The soft moon's gleam lights up (the place, And noise and toil seems faraway. I think of you, and thinking touch Your hand again I miss so much. I think of you, if you whose way Lies with till; stars of love at;.! pain of (lowers that cannot bloom again. Of death's cold touch on life's (bright day, And after this long night of tears We meet across the bridge of (years. Her Niece, Jennie Vorcen. ?Uev. Mr Haily of Timmonsvillo, | preached two excellent sermons in | the Presbyterian church in this place last Sunday to large and interested congregation. Immediately after the morning services a meeting was held at which a call to the pastorate was extended and accepted by Mr. Haily. Jlc will preach at this place and Waccamaw twice a month, al ternating his morning and afternoon appointments between his two churches. Rev. Mr. Haily has preached on several previous occasions and has many warm friends here among all the denominations who will be delighted to know that they will see more of him and that he has consented to engage in the service of his Master in this part of the moral vineyard. Frcakisluicss in Hats. Freakishness, without doubt, will continue to obtain as a feature in certain of the brims of the new season's hats. Yes, there are some evidences of an inclination to mod ify the capricious by varying* them with brims ot simple design some of which are very little unspringing in adjustment or irregular in outlines; and the flat briin of the sailor being reckoned among the approved. For Sale oii Rent?The VV. If Phipps place near Adrian. 12 or Id acres cleared. Good buildings. Address, J. J. King 1116 3t. Adrian, S. C. For Sale. 310 acres of land in two and one halt miles of Con way? 50 acres cleared balance easily cleared. Apply to ill. IT. Woodward, Attorney. 3w40 FOR SALE?Trpct of land o i about or.e thousand acres to be sold in parcels, upland and fertile swamp, | $2.50 to $5.00 per acre. Address I). Russ, Mattic, S. C. / ... 1 m m DAY JAlNUAJRY 25. MURDER IS SUSPECTED IN DEATH Ol- NEC.RO IIV DROWNING LAST MONDAY AT THE WHARP. Only Eye Witness Pled but was Stopped by Telephone at liueks port, llroiiK-lit Haek an?t l.odjped in .fall l or Developments. A young negro laborer named James Sanders, alias "Snow-ball was drowned at the wharf of the Waccamaw Line of Steamers la t Monday morning, at an early hour, under circumstances which have led the authorities to suspect foulplay on the part of Frank Wilson the onlv eve witness. At first a story (gained currency on the streets that the negro li.ul walked backwards olY the wharf into the river, and had drowned not being able to swim, A man walked up to the place just as the negro was in his last struggles in the water and asked him if he could swim, lie got no answer and the body soon went down to rise no more. It was discovered that one Prank Wilson another negro was with Snowball at the tune, and that Wilson left without giving any satisfactory account of the occurrence. lie was stopped at Rucksport and brought back and lodged in the county jail under a warrant issued by Coroner II. II. burroughs. He is being held by the coroner as a witness for the inquest that will be held as soon as the body is recovered from the river. If there should be any proof of foul play on the part of Wilson he will be held after the inquest under a graver charge. The authorities are said to have good reasons, for believing that Snowball was knocked or stabbed by Wilson and thrown into the river on purpose to hide the crime. PURELY PERSONAL. It. 1). Cox visited Con way on business iast, Monday. ?W. R. Britt serves oysters at his new stand. ?U. A. Dusenbury spent last ll'l.i.lno I I.,, n! 4 i i iiuty in iiiu ? Daniel Tyler of Floyds, spent last Monday in Conway. ? II. M. AI ford was anions our pleasant callers last week. ? J. T. Hatelier paid the Herald a pleasant visit one day recently. ?J. II. Collins of Zoan was in town on business one day last week. Dr. .1 K. Stalvey of Charleston was in town last Monday on business. ?1\ C. Jones paid the Herald oflice a pleasant call one day last week. -J. Warren Sing was among those who visited the city on business last week. ? F. A. Uurroughs took a trip down the river last week in the Mitchel C. ? W. M Darker has moved into the cottage recently vacated by John \j. Hoyd. ?Thomas Philip Hammer of Philadelphia, spent several days here this week on business. D. N. Floyd of Florida was in Conway the first of this week on business relating to his father's estate. G. H. Skipper of Port Harrelson was amone' the farmers visitinc l.ho # o j " " " ' "O " city the first of this week. The court of General Sessions convene^here this year on February l!?th. ?Col. I). A. Spivey left last Monday for Columbia after spending a day or two at home. ? John L. Hoyd, who recently moved hack to his farm in the country, spent several days in Conway last week on business. ?Several people have talked very favorably of the suggestion to build a cotton seed oil mill at this place and have expressed themselves willing to take stock in such an enterprise. All that is needed to make the project a success is for somo person in whose financial standing and business judgment the people has confidence, to take hold of it. ?The Conway, Coast and West ern railroad, leading from this place toward Marion, has reached a point beyond Cool Springs. This road is being built with two much care and durability for it to be intended only as a logging road stopping in the woods. We are of the opinion that it is the intention to extend it to Marion as soon as it suits their convenience and interest. Villi!I })()(> SIDEWALK ECHOS. THINGS YOU KNOW AND THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW. ?1Tho sun is rising earlier and setting later. ? Delightful spring weather may be expected before long. ?Tho new cottage of Mr. Goldfinch is rapidly nearing completion. ?Duscnbury & Co., have erected a new wharf for their use at Toddvillo. ?The fanners are busy preparing to plant their crops for the coming season. The contractor is busy in the erection of the new market building near the barber shop. The Knickerbocker Man isanx iously awaiting the coining of the Shirtwaist Girl, ?The finishing touches have about all been put on the new brick buildings on Main street. The brick walls of the addition to the store of Conway Drug Co , were finished last week. ? Rev. Mr. Wilie of Geormdnwn n '" x' *' * * | preached an excellent sermon in the Presbyterian church here Tuesday evening. ?The merchnn Is of this place all carry as line a line of dry goods and dress goods as do many merchants of the cities. ?Six trains a day, Sunday excepted, now arrive and leave Conway . ?The plant for the chemical works located near here, is being installed and work there will soon begin. - J. W. Dawsey has opened up a jeweller s shop in one side of J. I). Oliver's store. He will attend to watch repairing promptly. ?When you go to all the other stores in town and fail to get what you want, call at my store on the corner of the public square. S.C. Johnson. ?The woods are full of candidates budding either for glory or defeat. Nearly every bush you shake one will hide out like a scared rabbit. ?The coining season at Myrtle Peach promises to be the most brilliant one in the history of that beautiful and popular seaside resort. ?There was a large crowd of people from the country in town Saturday and the merchants all did a lively business. ? Hig closing Bargain Sale at W. H. Jones', Saturday, February !>rd. If you need a coat, cap, jacket or overcoat you can get em about half briee on that day. --The business man who wants to iikum; tin iii \ < mi 111<'111 i iiut is sure, to brin?j good returns, shoiild plant an advertisement in the columns of the I fcrald. ?The railroad station at Cool Springs has been named tola, after one of Conway's charming and poplar society leaders, Mrs. F. C. Bur roughs. --Sunday was ideal in its warmth, brightness and many "stay at homes'' took advantage of it to attend divine services and the several churches had large congregations. ?The Burroughs & Grant Lumber Co. is putting up their mill on the other side of Kingston lake] directly opposite Snow Mill, the lovely homo of Mrs, Ada Burroughs. ?The county auditor finished up his tour of the county last Saturday at Burcol. The rest of the time he will spend in his office here. Make your returns promptly, ? The disease breeding pond in rear of the business houses ou the west side of Main street, between Third and Fourth avenues, is like Banquo's ghost in that it will not rlnwn ?The board of health of the town held a meeting lust Monday after noon and contfrhi^od the ditches and other sanitary arrangements in rear of the new building on Main street. They will take definite steps about the matter. ?As a precaution against disease plenty of lime should be used often around tho premises, especially in the sinks and water closets. There is no better, cheaper nor con venient disinfectant known than lime. ?The handsome and imposing (i raded school build in# will be turned over to the trustees by Contractor Leslie by next Monday, when, it is expected, school will open there. The building is certainly the product of a master mason. ?Don't fail to read the change appearing in tho new advertisementof Calhoun & Cannon. They are occupying tho new store next door to Norton Drug Company, atid carry a full line of general merchandise. THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM . IN THE 6YH DISTRICT. , ' All HucrcsMliil llntiiiirM .'It-ii || Adverilso In ilio iii;ii.\li> g j TRY IT FOR BEST RESULTS. g XO 41. GOOD MAN DEAD. KCLATlViiS SUMMONED FROM HERE l?Y TELEPHONE. RcitiaiiiH of cico. ,>l. Johnson. a Prominent Citi/.cti and Busl* itcss mail Laid to Itcst at Sandy Plains Church. The many friends ot Oeorgo M. Johnson wore pained last Sunday to hear of his death at his home near Galivants Ferry. I To had been stricken with consumption and had lingered long in the grasp of the disease, and his death was perhaps I.111! liin.'ii o.i/l - oiivi UlltUIISO UXpfClCd sooner or later from thrs dread malady. A telephone message from Oalivants Perry on Friday night summoned to his bed-sido his brother and sister, Mr. l<\ M. Johnson and Mrs. J. A. Burbage, and his daughters, Mrs. II. S. Collins and Miss Fannio Johnson, all of whom live hero in Conway. His death is deeply deplored by many friends A longer notice will appear later in his memory. ? Little Willie Kino had the mis fortune to break his arm last Mon day whilo jumping a low fence at the school house. Dr. 11. II. Burroughs successfully set the broken linib and the little fellow is now doing as well as could be expected under the circumstancss. -There was no little excitement last Sunday when it was whispered around that there was a burglar concealed in the department store of the Hal D. Buck Co., but upon investigation it was found to be a false alarm. ?Dr. 11. W. McCord, who has been spending the holidays under the parental roof near Hodges in this State, with the old folks at home, returned Saturday. I lis visit was prolonged by reason of an attack of chills and fever. ?News was received in town last Friday staling that Magistrate N. M. Mi.shoo, father of the clerk of court here, hail been stricken with paralysis the evening before. Mr. Mi shoe left at once for the bed-side of his father. The repairs on the masonic hall i. > ..mining mane line headway last week and will soon bo completed. Mr. Rich, who has ronted the store will run a millinery and dressmaking establishment in the rear a partition separating the two departments. This last mentioned part cf his business will be in charge of Mrs. Rich, who is an experienced milliner. ? A smoker was given one evening last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. I*\ A. Rurroughs for the entertainment of the town council and commissioners of internal improvements. Refreshments were served and the guests spoke in the highest terms of the great pleasures of the occasion. The condition of the two banks of this place ?the Rank of Conway and the Rank of Horry?a statement of which was recently published in the Herald, show them both to be strong financial institutions, eonducted on sound business principles, land conservatively managed. ? The new lumber plant of the Messrs Lewis will bo located across the river on the line of the Conway, Coast & Western Railroad and also near the river. This plant will be a large one and wi'l help creato a demand for hands here as soon as it is erected and gets into operation. The north bound train on the Chadbyuvn branch of A. C. L. met with arf accident last Saturday afternoon, about one nrle from Orin in North Carolina, in which one ear was wrecked and an old lady and a young child sustained painful though not dangerous injuries. A brake beam broke and fell upon the track was the cause of tho accident. Rrom the reports ft have been corning in to the Herald lately from ail parts of tho county from its cor "I.... .l l-: " I I J'.spULlUfll IS, I1118CU1VUUH lime uupul lias been playing pranks with tho heart of many a gentle maiden and they celebrated the Yule log season by getting married. Strayed - At my place near Labanna, S. C., one male yearling unmarked, black and white, about two years old with short horns. Owner ; can get same by calling and paying expenses. Walter Lewis. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that tho undersigned, as Administratrix of the estate of Fred Floyd, deceasod, will apply to the Judge of Probate for llorrv county, at 11 o'clock a. m., on February 24th A, D, IffUti; for a final discharge as such admin istratior. P. L.Xlodbold, Adm, Fred Floyd, deceased, t -J- V' m*y'