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^ FIRST SECTION. I XX. 111 ID. Court Places Custody of Ela Macklin in B. J. SESSIONS, GUARDIAN. There Were Affectin/r Scene* Between the INine Year Old Child and Mr and Mrs Robert D- Owen* With Whom She had Lived Since Two Year* of Aire. | Magistrates J. N. Jenrette and Daniel Grainger held a court at the court house here last Thursday to determine the r'ghtful custody of little Kla Macklin, a child of the late Melton Macklin of Soeasteo The proceedings were brought by Sheriff U. J: Sessions, who was appointed guardian of the person and estate of the child in 1903, and the writ was sued" out against Mr ftobt. D. Owens in whose family the child has resided since the death of Melton Macklm. Mr Sessions was onw o the executors of the will of Macklin and it seems he promised the father in his life time that after his death he would beet mo guardian for the ^ child. In his will Mr Macklin left a tract of 3f)0 acres of land and some nersonal nroDertv 10 the child, and while the sheriff got posession of the place soon after his appointment, he dill not succeed in gel ting the child until Thursday wheu the court found in his favor and a warded him its costody. He had called on Mr and Mrs Owens inSocastee for the child, the ; refused to give it up, hence the proceedings. Mr and Mrs Owens and little Ela seemed to be very much attached to each other, especially Mrs Owens. Both wept during the progress of the hearing, and the child repeatedly cried out during court that she would not stay in Conway. After the decision, which was in favor of the guarJian, Mr and Mrs Owens went to the hotel with the lit tie girl with the understanding that they would ' take the child to Mr Sessions' residence in the afternoon. This they did, and the final scene took place in front of the sheriff's house. Mrs Owens held on to the child by main j, force for a time, but finally had to } give up. Mr Sessions took the child ? into the house where it was very - happily playing with his children in | a few minutis. He had already ^ made arrangements to send the child 3 to t.he oruhanage school in Columhm I" where she will be educated and trains ed, and b is there that the profits st from her estate will be expended A She will be sent therein a few days. The child is nearly nine years old 5 and has never been to school a day. * Mrs and Mrs Owens had the sympathy of thOhC who heard the ease, but all agreed that it was the guari dian's duty to see to the education of i the child. No one prooably sympathizes more with them than Mr Sessions, bims' lf, but then he is a . man who does not let sympathy info terfere with the discharge of nis S duty. 8 Mr Sessions was represented by * Attorney H. II. Wo?dwtrd. Mr X Owens did not have an attorney at jjm the hearing. Resolutions Camp Tolar U. C. V.? Ou the death of Comrade E J. Carter, who passed away to the beyond March 13th, 1307 at his home at Loris, S. C Whkueas, it has pleased the Great Commander of the universe to thin our earthly ranks to recruit, the heavenly, we bow with humble submission, knowing that He doeth all things well. Therefore feeling the uurt'uviiuiuiiii uuu hi uur namrw, wo Resolve 1st- That in the death of Comrade Carter that Camp Tolar U. C. V., has lost one of its worthy ! members, and each of us a true friend Resolved 2nd?That we will cherish his memory and companionship, and extend to his family and 1 relatives our heartfelt -ympathy io ! this trying hour of bereavement and commend tbeui to the Saviour, who ! hath born all our sorrows and car- ! ried away our griet That a blank ! page in our minute book be asscrib- j ed to his memory and that these resolutions be spread on our minute c book and a copy be presented to the family and pubiishrd in the county c s papers. John Causoe, r J.C.Bryant CaptCom. 1 ^ Adjutant. ^ t 9 ( The Herald office is in ' \ the Herald Building oppo-,> I site the post office. Re- ^ I member the location. I (The Ea^t.-r Sunday. Easter morning dawned fair hut there was a h izy atmosphere that foretold that the clouds wore gathering and that a ch mge of weather was near at hand. It was not an ideal spring dav, but there was just enough warmth and sunshiue to make the noonday hour pleasant, and many took advantage of these conditions to make their appearance arrayed in the beautiful colors of spring. There were services only in the Methodist church, by reason of the absence of Rev. A SDoak, Pastoro the Presbyterian church, waa tilling an appoiuiment at Eddy Lake and the non arrival of the new pastor of the Baptist church. Rev Mr Leonard delivered an elo-1 quent and very able sermon his theme be a living Saviour and was founded on the unanswerable argument of Paul in his Epistle to the Corinthians, thus: "And if Christ be 1 not risen, then is our preaching in vain, and your faith is also vain," etc The sermon was a thoughtful j exposition of the contention of the Christian Church that on the third day after his crucifixion Christ broke asunder the chains of death, arose from the dead, ascended to heaven ind ever livetn to make intercession lor those who come unto him by faith It was delivered with earnestness nnd sound logic that carried conviction to the hearts and minds of his hearers The congregation was unusually large and followed the speaker with close attention The singing was exceptionally line and lent a charm of sublimity to theoeca I siou that made the services very impressive. .Monday's Sales. Monday was a bad day for publicsales and the Clerk and Sheriff stood within the corridor to ward off the cold wind that was blowing. The following sales were made: Estate of M D Bourn near Board Landing, containing 220 acres, to V D Johnson for $503.00. Estate lands of J. J. Tutbeville in Socastee, to Mrs H S Turbeville, consisting of three different tracts, for $400 00. Eighty acres in Bucks township, estate oif J S FIiggins, to J S Brown for $400 00 ' 283 acres in Bucks township, under mortgage to W D Moore, for $175.00. On account of the bad weather I knra ~ 1 ? - iuv.iv ituiu tci y icw jiuopie 111 iown. Ilow's This. We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for uuy case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. We, the undersigned, have known F J Cheney for Hie last. 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by his firm. WALDINCJ, KKENAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is takon internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents |>er bott'e. Sold by Druggists. Take Hall's Famly Pills for constipation. A Heavy Lo?s by Fire. Contractor E H Leslie received a telegram last Friday informing him that his beautiful hnm? m iu nui;i i y | had that afternoon been burned to the i/round and that his wife and | ohildren, together with the families < of other citizens of that town who suffered alike misfortune by the same < Are, were in the street. The fi'e originated some distant e from Mr ] Lesl e s home in a three-story r one building and burned over a wideter- i ritorv. Tiie firemen were powerhas ' to control the flames. Mt at t>f his ] household effects were saved in u more or less damaged condition. ^ His insurance was light and his lo-s heavy. Mr Leslie left for Newberry j as soon as he could get off. wheie he now is. He has the sympithy of j bis friends hero. DIED On March 26th, 1907 Flossie B., wife of L C. Tyler, of Fair Bluff, N. C , departed this life from an at- i tack of tuberculosis of several months. She was about nineteen i nnMj /\ 9 ^Ta?? "" d li#_ ibuin ui tlCI IIUtlTIUU tiro Wils very brief, only one year and eleven t months. She leaves u husband, one H jhild, a brother, sister unci host o t 'riends and rela*.ive9 to mourn their e oss. Her remains were taken the f 'olmwing day to the Mt Olive ceme- t ;ery for burial, where the funeral 41 was preached by Rev M Pridi/en, o ler pastor, in the presence of a large I congregation. S Flossie will be sadly misled in o church and community. The *o o 'eaved husband and family nave our a iyinpathv n Sister thou wa9 mild and lovely, footle as the summer brcez<>. a Pleasant as the air of evt n g 1< When it floats among the trees. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, t! Peaceful in tho grave so low, b Thou no more will join our numb* r ?hou no more our sorrows shall know, it Sstev-in-Law 4 fjy* CONWAY, S. C., THU Strawberry Crop Damaged Over one Half. HEAVY BLOW TO TRUCKERS The Rain and Wind of Sunday did * I but I.idle Damaiu to tirower* and Truckers, but the Frost of i Wednesday Moruiujr Cut Berry Crop Down One Half. The clouds which had been slither- i in^ since the noon hour Sunday, became more threatening ns thn rl?v waxed older and by nightfall the , rain begun to descend and continued falling all night until Monday after- 1 noon when it turned into sleet. The barometer began to fall and the freezing point was almost but not quite touched. The wind was very high, cold and penetrating At 1 times it almost reached the velocity ot a young tornado and as a consequence a great many timid per- ' sons were much alarmed. j For awhile fears were entertain- ' ed for the safety of the strawberry erop and truck. Those who werodis posed to look upon the dark 'side of i he providences of Clod were inclined ! to the belief that the strawberry growers and truckers were ruined; that the strawberries had been kill- ' ed or thrashed from the vines and vegeta'ion had been almost total I \ injured. Tho?e who took a more * cheerful view of the situation and 1 look noon the sunny side of the ups aud downs of life were of the opln 1 ion that as the ground did not freeze 1 and the berries aud fruit were well protected with leaves they were not materially injured. Of course there * was d uuugo done these crops bv the cold wave in places in cot tain local ities, while in others they were not injured at all. ' ? I.ATER. V Had the cold weather endtd with Monday all would havo been well 1 but such was not the ease Tuesday 8 the sun shone orij*htly and the wind f was brisk, but by ni^nt the wind lulled and Wednesday morning there v was a heavy frost. Frorh the elTects of this frost it is estimated ihat the ^ strawberry crop has been damaged " one-half. It is a blow to the #row- ; ers in this community. SPECIAL NOTICE. , V The Herald has just ex- ? a pended a large sum of v money in the purchase of a n new plant in order to give t u its readers a better printed ? t paper. Fcrthis reason as s well as others it nee is the ^ e amounts due it from its sub- p p scribers as soon as possible, ti () If you are due the paper, e; e< your remittance will be s much appreciated at this n time. We hope that this t> notice will meet with a n lc liberal response. 01 h< Mt Olive. , ?( The health of this community is in lot very good at this writing. m Miss Addie Pridgcn has been vis- VV ting friends and ro'atives near here, Mrs Flossio Tyler was buried at ho -- ..v fiv vyims uuiii'hui\y tin murcr) |*(? !7th, Rev Mcses Pridgen preaching he funeral. A largo crowd attend d the funeral. The text will be ound in the second epistle of Peter tic he 1st chanter and fourteenth verse th 'Knowing that shortly I must put IT this my tabernacle, even as our ve jOrd Jesus Christ hath shewed me." .he was a true and faithful member go f Mt. Olive. She leaves a husband, ne child, one sister, one brother fri nd a host of fr en Is and relatives to lourn their lo-.s. ap Alva Lewis is very ill at. present tid is being alt nded by I)r W. P. B. ^iovd of Green s?a. tb The farmers of this place are geting ready to transp ant their to- tli acco da The Herald is a welcome visitor i our i^ m i every Friday. J. Bessie P he 8 jjtf RSDAY, APRIL 4, 1907. Law andOrdtr I.C4KU*. The executive committee of the Con way Law and Older League hold a me. ting on Tuesday of last wr? k at the office of Dr E Norton for the purpose of considering certain matters connected with blind-timers, which had been reported to the members. There was present Messrs J O Spivey, H F Little K U Scarborogh, Col (J I* Quattlebaum and Dr E Norton. It was determined to have a public meeting some tin.e in April for tho purpose of denouncing the traffic, and this will be done without fear or favor. Sevoral cases of very open violation of the law have been reported to the leaguo, and i t i < st ated I theft they are in po-.sos.sion of stronm j eyfdence which there will b* no hes:tation in using at the proper time. It is stated that no pains will be -? - J ? hi/w n uuvi n 11 iici con* vlot some of those who are engage J in this illicit sale of whiskey, and active steps in some cases are expected before very long. There will be a special call meeting of the Law and Order League at the Baotist church Tuesday evening ApHl lGlh. All members are urged to be present. From tlie Bay. Things are on a boorr.. Health generally good. M rs Hitipou is improving after continued illness. Mrs J. T. Smith and son, Irvin of Mullins were the guests of Mr and Mrs L. C Ward last Saturday, returning on Sunday, taking with t-henj little Miss Calla Dunbar, who tia9 been spending some time with Mr atifd Mrs Ward. Me and Mrs B. P. Harrelson aod L. M. White with Miss Daisy Steplens were all visitors in Nichols the ast of last week. Several from this section attended the picric at Ployds on the 22ud. \U reported a good time. Miss Let tie Harrelson entertained a uumber of her friends with a nusieal on the night of the 23rd. The program was nicely arranged ind well carried out, beginning with i musical Quartette and snuorui telocted pieces of music Cake walk by 1 title Calla Dunbar *f Burgaw, N. C. "Klum meets the household girls" iead by .). H. Neely, which was folowed by applause and roa. s of aughler. Then dainty refreshments vere served, ufter which tho crowd >n joyed several good selections of fraphophone music. ' I'm dyeing for someone to lovo ne." Duet by Miss Lettie Harrelon and Mrs Cottie Ward. "Haunted." A recitation by Miss ^ettie ilarrelson, accompanied by rcry soft music and dim lights. Those who had the honor of being )resent were: Misses Annie Edrjonc-s, of Chadbourn, N. G.; Docia. )ela and Leala Ward, Chellie and <clma Steveus, Calla Dunbar and Jr* J, T. Smith. Messrs J. H. Neely 2d ward Harrelson, Coleman Worley layo Holmes, Irvin Smith, of Melius; J. M., Lt. M,, C. aud Eurnio Vhite, Jason and (vdand Stephens nd Tj. C. Ward. All spent a pleas- i ui. evening leaving at eleven o clock nth best wishes to their hostess. The young j>cople enjoyed a de- 1 ightful egg hunt given by Miss 1 )ocia Ward last Saturday night in 1 he pine grove near her home, this i eing a delightful place for the oeasion. Every one seemed to, enjoy > hemselves very much. After the ggs were found refreshment? ??- ? " V. ? V erved, consist in# of hot coffee, ukes, crackers and e##s. Quite a row(l of voun# people from this lace and adjoining sections were i resent. Prizes were awarded to ! ho ones finding the fewest and the ne finding the largest number of K#s. Miss Lettie Ilarrelson re- i E*ived the first prize and Mr Jason ' tevens the bo /by. Last Sunday was Easter and a i c.rth-oaster too. Sudden changes ' ke that don't feel so plcusuut after ein# warm so Ion# 1 Many of the farmers have been * ushiri# to #et ready to plant and < ?ts of them have planted co^n, but 1 n last Sunday you could frequently i par them say: "1 am #lad my corn i not up now," i We understand that L C. Ward s p this place and J. T. Smith of Mul- i ns have rented Q. Ilinson's saw ill and will run it for two years c e wish them success in the mill t isiness. f Success to the Herald and its aders. Salem Happening*. Rain is much needed in this sec- a >d, but formers are planting just t e same. t Health of this community is not T rv good at this writing. f Wo are g ad to know Mrs Mont y >mery is still improving Fred Gore of Warn pee visited j* ends In this section Sunday. Liev G. P Penny fade 1 to fill his i ipointment at Salem last Sunday. 1 Wt are glad t<? know that the Xev G. Collins will be with us again c e 3rd Sundav in April. 1 Bill Gore of Conway visrted rela- 1 res and friends in this section Sun- a ^Va are sorry to hear that Mrs \ E. Nixon is still very ill, but wish t r a speedy recovery. Pet 11 raid. if MS il A Growing and Prosperious Near-by Town. WANT SANITARY REGULATION A Mayor and Aldermen who will Maintain a Hoard of Health The Town la Still lmprevlnf*-N?w Store*. New Buildlny and a New Meihodlat Pamonaft, The health of the town it ^ooi at present, hut we ask the question: What will it be when summer approaches with all the fllth in the town to create fever germs ami other disease? Wo are anxious to i see another town election, and see if the votors of the town of Lorlfc will not wake up to a sense of duty they owe themselves and family and elect a mayor and hoard of alderman that will maintain a hoard of health and see that the health laws are ( otrictlv carried out and the filth of town cleaned up. We would be glad 1 to have an explanation from the mayor or some one of the board of ( aldermen why they do not maintain a board of health, We are not lawyers nor doctors, but would like to state to the aldermen of Loris that ( the fine for failing to maintain a b? ard of health is one hundred dollars ea *h or six months imprisonment, if they were prosecuted, and it is very likely that they will be if they do not get to work at once, which we hope tbev will do. The town is still Improving Mr < W. D. Hickman has added a new | store on Patterson street, a nice ? building for some one to oocupy I We hope some one will put in a nice drugstore. Why can't we have a drug store? I took dinner at E. K. Skipper's Easto. Sunday and to my supprise, we had plenty o' strawberries that were grown on third year plants. We have a nice school conducted by Miss G H. Jervy. The work on the hotel that is being built by Mr P C. Prince will begin again aga'n this week. We v hope to see it completed in a few months. k We understand that Mr J. M Marlow took a Florida fever and sold out his property in town, but the fever soon cooled and we see Mr ^ Marlow is still in town. There is no place like old Horry. i The Methodists are having a new t parsonage built which will add u [ good deal in appearance to the town v and comfort to their preacher. 1 We are gla<d to get the Herald every week. We never miss calling a at the post office for It, as the Her } aid is the best county paper we can a get. t With best wishes to the editor u and readers of the Herald. c Had Scribe t v Married. Oa the fifth Sunday in March, at 11 the home of Mr. Charlie Steven?, 11 Mr N J Stevens, son of Charles Stevens and Miss Mattie Stevens,daugh- '* ter of Sam Stevens, were happih married. The waiters were Miss Tempy Cox with Mr J M Rovala. Mis> Lizz e Cox with Mr Owinj? Ander- * ??ou, One Stevens with Mr Eddie fc Todd, Miss Annie Boyd with Mr W I) Boyd Rev D D Cox performed p the marr'a^e ceremony, after which a we were invite! to the dining room V where theie were plenty of the dait) ties of life. Ther) were several T it the wedding and wo think they h were all fed till tbey c?uld eat no nore. AH seemed to enjoy them E ?elves. Mr Stevens Is a flue young >1 nan and is /veil thought of. L His little bride is popular In the :ircle in which she moves. We wish h hem a long and happy life and but b' ew sorrows. n Ti vi From Cool Sprinct ^ Farmers are planting corn, some >re done. Some talk of puttie# out obacco soon. Everything points o a large crop of cotton and tobacco w ['hero has been a large quantity of U! ertilizers sold in our section this bi ear hi The health of our people is far from ;ood at this time. Mr* Jane H. Daniels of our comnunity died recently. She leaves a dt .usband to mourn his loss The writer, with a number of tthers attended the union at Retoboth last Sunday Rev H. B Roberts preached a fine sermon to <>l k large congregation. He took as a ci oundatiou for his remarks, "The tt vages of sin is death." Several it >rethren gave us good talks on Sab t* >ath shools. Farmer. w No. 52 .. . . . ... _ t* , vV'aiiaiiiHkcr Dots. The health of the c. rnmunity is good at present. Vol Kowell is building a line packing house. A. T. Marl in made a busines trip to Michael Saturday evening. Hill Kowell of r.atta is spending a few days with his brother. V* a'. Kowell. H. H. Jackson wentto Mullins on business last Thursday. Meddle Grainger and Hiram Jack <on attended the school breaking . t Green Sea. They r< |>orted that the ex??cisos were tine and had a nice time. Mij.s Kula Hammond spent last Friday night with Miss Jenny Tyler. The Herald is a welcome visitor here everv Friday evening Hjb Riddle. Farmers are busy preparing their lands for planting Some few have alreudy planted corn and cotton. S W. Tyler made a business trip to Mullins Monday. A. I). Lee and son, tiinson made a Hying trip to Mullins last Saturday. Hill Kowell returned to his home near Latta last Saturday. Misses Sallie Kowell and blanche Haley went back with him Miss Carrie Harker and brother .ruint Sl.it 1 " * umuiviUY UI1U DUlKliiy Willi A T. Martin. The school el ?sed ai Floyds Thursday wi'h picnic on Friday Misses E^sie, Annie Derham, Prude Planton, Pearl Watson attended from reen S a. Miss Martha McWuino returned to her home Monday at A hb?iville. O II. Grainger spent Friday at Vlullins. Miss Janio Tyler spent last. Sunlay with Miss Dora Uowell. Penny Stacknouse and wife and Mrs Bryant spent the day with Walker Flovd last Sunday. li E Hoard of F.qiiall/aiioii Meets. 'the county hoard of equalization met hero last Tuesday for the purpose of considering complaints made is to assessments of property. The following members were present: Bucks, J F Harper, Conway. W J Sessions, Conway, No 19, Jeremiah Smith, Dog BlutT, K L Mi shoe, Bayboro, K M Prince, Floyds, Avorv Floyd, Green Sea, E J Prince, Simp ton Creek, W L Hardee,, Dogwood Neck, 1 B Parker. Socustee. VV B Clardy. Galivunts Ferry and Littlo River vere not represented. nit- - ' ah ere were but few complaintH te&rd, rinklca Outs. The health of this community is generally good at present. The farmers are generally busy >repari?g for another crop. Some lave planted corn and are uow pre>aring for tobacco and cotton. Wo vish the farmers much success in 007. We think if tho people would work & though they had one thousand rears to live and would live each day .s though thut was our last day in his world, we would get along a freat deal better and it would bo letter for us in tho world to couie. Hon and Mrs D. I"). Harrelson irere visiting friends and relatives at ^abor, N. C., last Sunday. The Herald is a welcome visitor it our neighborhood each Friday aorolnig. Success to the Herald and its eaders. J. M. Edwards. tmm Items From Cowards. Wenslow Wright and Luther Hinon attended the Primitive union sit. lishopville last week. Those who attended tho Easier rogrum at Scr?th.W>n from this place 'ere Mr and Mrs Li. S. Siugletary, list Australia Hinson. Huron Servence and Hill from immonsville were visiting friends ere Sunday. Sin.e the death of Mr Hezekiah I ill Mrs Hill and daughter, Miss linnie are making their home at i. O. Hinsjn's. Quite a crowd attended the egg nut which was given by the scl.t?ol riday afternoon. Master Vonnie IcOollisier received the prize for tiding the greatest number of eggs, ie fouud 2t>. Cor. Kingston Bridge Opens Today. The bridge across Kingston Lake ould have been open for permanent Jethetirstof this week, oat the reaking of one of the irons which id not been properly toi god, caused >me delay. Hut the oridge will be open and in x>d condition for the public by to m For Scllinir WtiKkcy. Isaac Hughes was arrested last uturday in two ousel for violation ' the whiskey law, one case presetted by the State ami the other by ic United States. Ho Wu> lodged i jail and did not succeed in making oud until Luesday, * hen the bonds ere made and tlugties re cused.