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I VOL XXII. Bel fi Experience of One who has Experimented. 2.,498 POUNDS OF PORK. f i t ^ Farmer Experiments In pnsturtnjr llofrs on Four Acres and J Ho?s Made 2,498 Lbs of Pork, $27.70 In Cash. Gave Awa> 2 and lias 15 Left. The Herald is a firm believer in the great possibilities for industrial development in Horry in agriculture in commerce and in manufacture and thtir allied brauches. Indeed to travel over the county and notice what might be accomplished along these lines with the raw ma/.i>riu)u rti>" ? !,! *1 *v<t iiwio vsui viuurs uwiliun^ ID0 Workmanship of man to fashion iiToin into articles of commerce cannot help but wonder why such valuable products of nature are allowed to go to waste unimproved. There is only one logical reason that we can now think of why such a conditions has been and is now allowed to obtain and that is we do not appreciate the gifts the gods have given us and have not faith enough in the future of Horry to induce as to put our capital and energy into any enterprises having for their object the development of these resourses and manufacturing thern into saleable commodities. One of the most inviting and attractive fields of industrial development and one which nevertheless has been almost criminally neglected?that is there has not been near the attention given it as there should have beeu?and that is stock raising. We have always had an abiding faith in tho possibilities of this industry if given the attention it deserves, In confirmation of this con . : ? ... buuiiiuu cumes farmor tins week, telling what he has accomplished along this line on four acres in pasture. His statement, however, is not full enough to form anywhere near a correct estimate of tho profits of his experiment, nevertheless enough can bo gathered to lead one to supposo that they were large. Farmer commenced with three hogs and a pasture of four acres. This is the tirst outlay of capital and it would bo better information had wo been told the cost of fencing the four acres and the cost of feeding and caring for the three hogs up to the time ho began to realize upon his investment. The increase for tho year was twenty-one hogs besides 2,4!)8 pounds of pork. If Farmer had gone into details, giviug the actual ax penditures and receipts of L! ! * ? 1 " 1 ins uxperimeut ne wouiu nave furnished valuable information that would have proven a great help to many of his brother farmers who be glad to profit by his accomplishment. We are not arguing for or aguinst the stock law question, or discussing it in any of its phases for pastures can be made and improved stock introduced without disturbing present conditions in the least. We are only endeavoring to show the importance of improved stock and its money value by calling attention to the experience of a farmer who has given the experiment an honest and fair trial. farmer says; { ?\bout a year ago when the conv/oversy got so hot on the stock law question, some of those that were opposed to it, advised thoso that wanted it to make pastnres and shuu hp their stock, which was an unjust demand. Anyway I took their ad vied and fenced up about four acres anci put iny hogs in it with the following result: Christ' mas day, 11)07, I had three hogs to begin with and from those three I have sold throe at $4 00 each, one at 110.70, one at $5 00, given away two and have killed 2,404 pounds of pork and have two of the saino ones that I started with and 13 head besides -ifow, if I am any judge this is proof **\)f the pudding, and Horry county will never prosper as she ought until we got the stock law. Farmer. ? Death of a Good Woman. The death angel visited the home . of Mr. Guss Ward and too* his dear wi'e, Mary Frances, to live in heaven. Sister Frances wasn't sick but a few days, when death ended her Buttering. She was given to heart dis ase. She was born March 10th, 1875,and died December 7th 1908. Sho leaves a husband, 0 children, a father and a host of relatives and . 7-ricnds to mourn their loss, but we 'Ifeel that their loss is her eternal KaitlFrancos was a good neighbor, affectionate wife and a sweet mother. Oh, it was sad to loose such a good friend, but God knows all things and perhaps she is at rest, and may it be like the poet, we shall meet on that oeautiful shore. * A Friend, gltr James Fowlir. James Henry Fowler was born in Horry county, August 3rd, 187t>, and died at bis home near Joppa, S. C., on December 30th, 1 DOS. While only a yountf boy ho give his life to Christ and joined the Kehoboth Methodist church on the (lalivants Circuit, and lived a consistant Christian life until the day of his death. Several years ago he left home and worked a while in the mercantile business at Mullins, S. C. Af ter this he went to Conway and worked in the olliee of the Clerk of Court until he was seized by that dreadful disease, consumption At each of thes places he gained a host of friends, and at the day of his dl.o t h b/\ ?*? n ' v 'v ? utitbii HO UUf Ul I III; Ui;5> l( KIIUWI1 and most popular young men of Horry county. Jirnmie was always noted for his good and quiet manly life. Different from a good many young men, he never indulged in those things that lowered his character as a Christian soldier. His life was most promising and it seems hard to give him up; yet his ihirty-two years of service was a blessing tc his county and his life was a benediction to the young men he met. Just before his death he gave assurance of peace beyond and wont to his reward. He was buried at Zoan the day following his death in the presence of a large host of friends and relatives May the Lord bless the good mother who meant so much to him, the heart broken father,'the two devoted sisters and the two sorrowing brothers. C. 13. Dawsey. mm SiiiKlctoii. IT......i.1. in ~ii ? muii'ur LJtM aiu; ? UliOW Tilt' space f >r a few lines as uc have s en nothing fi\nn this place in some time. Miss Kva Causey, of Laurel, has just returned home after an extended visit to the home of her aunt, Mrs Mel) Brown. Miss Marv ?L Siugleton was taken seriously ill last Sunday, but we are glad to note she is now improving, J. W. Marlow was looking forward to a trip to Myrtle Beach last Sunday but owing to the weather he failed to get oil'. W. J. Singleton, our hustling saw mill man, has neatly completed a lumber shed on the water front along the river. Our Sunday school here is progressing finely with Mr I J. liardee as superintendent. We have a literary society which meets Tuesday nights of each week. Peter Pry or. ? 4^^? . Suit for Dantatfcii Mrs S. M. McNabb has entered suit against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to reco\or d.images for alleged mistreatment on Christmas day while she was com ing down on the train from Bayi i rr . * * uuro *o nomewootl. air MciNabb wont with her to Bayboro, purchased a ticket and placed Mrs McNabb and his three year old child on the cars, Mrs McNabb intending to visit her father at Romowood where she would arrive in time for dinner. It is stated that when the train arrived at Momewood there was a crowd of men drinking and tiding up the isles and platforms and when Mrs McNabb tried to alight from the train she was cursed by these men and ordered back. Before she could could get olT the train it had pulled out for Conway, and she was compelled to walk back to her father's from Conway, a distance of three miles walking across trestles and encountering a thunderstorm on the way. It is stated that the conductor on the train paid no at tention whatever to her, and faiied even to take up her ticket. TaborTabor is still on a boom. You can hear the sound of the hammer in every direction. The bank building is noaring completion and is a beauty. C. D. Harrelson's new residence is completed and is a great addition to the town N. M Blantm &Co., are adding 45 feet more to - the store f >rmerly accupied by R. W. Ilodge which makes it H5 font. Inner TUr... A ill -J f UApect to fill it with hardware and furniture. ?K. H. Seals has bought the old bank building and has rented it to one of Fairmont's biggest merchant's, S. M. Dunnie, who will move to Tabrr about March 20th with the largest stock that has ever been to Tabor, He has the name )f being one of tho best salesmen in North Carolina and is liked by everybody. The farmers are preparing their lands for agothor crop. The editor spoke about Hardee's strawberries. We can get a crate of ripe ones here. Subscriber. Cotton has reached the 9 cents point after nearly all of the fleecy staple is out of tho hands of the producer and in those of the speculators. 'Tis ever thus. fp0tT CONWAY, S. C., THUR l 11 nil: Will Benson Injured at Conway Lumber Co. < < EYESIGHT IS IN DANGER. } Tlio Accident Took Place at Noon j Just as the Machinery was Ftclnjr | Stopped Prompt Medical Alton- 1 lion will Probably Save Ills Evo- 1 slit lit. Willie Benson, a young man cm- j ployed in the planing mills of the Conway Lumber Company, sustained a very painful and serious accident by iho breaking of a belt last Tuesday. The accident took place at noon just after the operatives went to stop the planing machines for the noon hour. Benson shoved back the lever on his machine and put 1 the pin in place when the feed bolt 1 suddenly parted and the lever working loose Hew back and struck him in the face. After the accident he was taken to the oflice of Dr E. Norton where his wounds were treated. One of his eyes was seriously injured and it. is feared that it will be entirely lost to him. He is a son of A. H. Benson. Everything possible was dono for him by the management of the mill. Toddvillc TicJinits. The sociable given last week in honor of Miss Lucile Jay was well attended and all seemed to havo a line time. Miss Sadie McMillan, who very recently closed a successful term of school a Greenwood, left Monday for Florida where she will be engaged in a similar position. t luioovo ?'tiuuu ijuuf(, ixannie Hav- r per, Mary and Maggie Oliver, of t Greenwood, were here this week. ) Mr J. F. Harper and children, j Robert Lee and Sadie, will return t the latter part of this week from a a two weeks stay at Argyle, Ga. Dur- e ing the temporary absence of Mr i Harper, his place in the store has 1 been (illed by Mr W. F. Singleton. c Should the people of Conway find i it necessary to establish a county ? dispensary in order to stamp out a blind timers the management should t be men whose characters are above v reproach and suspicion. Dr E Norton, B. G. Collins and J. C. c Bryant would make a good board, c We would further suggest J. C. t Spivey as dispenser. Forecast. i _ _ r - ?tm? s Iturdy. j The Simpson Creek school is progressing nicely under the skillful ^ management of Prof 8. G. Tyler. ^ Prof Tyler is an experienced teach- v er and is vcrv popular. H T nil i ' j. u. narreison nas moved to s Liurinburg, N. C., where he will 1 make his future home. Mr liar- c rolson will be greatly missed in this c community. He was a great help a to the upbuilding of this place and a successful teacher, c Louis Gilmore, of this place, is 1 teaching near Biseo where he is N making a success. c Mrs /Vuga McCormick. who has 1 been very ill with typhoid fever for * two months, is recuperating very c rapidly. G. M. Gore and his sister, Mary, I are visiting relatives at Little Riv- s or. 1 Mrs W. H. Carter is visitiug rela- 1 lives at Laurinburg, N. C. f Cratie Arnold, of Southport, is visiling friends and relatives in this I section < Buck Gerrald, of this section, was 1 found dead in his bed one morning I iast week. The cause of his death i is unknown 1 R. H. Todd, of Loris, has accept- ( ed n position with W. M. Carter. 1 Whiit has become of Blue Eyes 1 at Michael? 1 We are still listening for wedding I bolls I We hope this will not be lucky '< enough to reach the waste basket. * Blue and Black. 1 \ Notice--Tobacco Planters. | I wish to announce to the tobacco growers or uorry county that I will again be on the Conway market as Manager of the Horry Warehouse ( Prospects are excellent for prices ( the coming $ea-. ,n, and formers are k advised and uiged to plant a large ( crop. T have arranged with the [ Spivey Mercantile Company to dis- * tribute seed for us. Call at their of- J lice and got seed early in the season. ' Any information wanted during the 5 next CO days, correspond with me at Danvillo, Va. Very truly, i J. li, Bowles, Manager. J. Walter Doar, of Georgetown, i passed through Conway last Tuesday on his way to Myrtle Beach to institute a new lodge of the K. of P. j He was accompanied to that place | by several of the Conway lodge. !! 9* SDAY, JANUARY 21, 1909 Emancipation Day at Conway. On tho first day of January a largo number of Negroes from differeut parts of the county were in Donway for the purpose of attending tho celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. That the celebration was a success is beyond juestion. We feel safe in saying that tho success was far above the jxpectations of the most sanguine, when we take into consideration the shortness of the call aud the disadvantages under which the leadors tiad to work. However, it was but perseverance, push and an indomitable will, evidenced on tho part of the leaders that gave us the day. The exercises were hold at Bethel M. E. Church, The people were there and seats wore at a premium. L*rof G, W. Howard, B. S., vice principal of the Graded School, of Jeorgotown, S. C , was the orator jf the day. Prof O. \j. Levallie, the master if ceremonies, in introducing the ipeukersaid in part: "In tho seection of an orator for this occasion, j we took speoiul interest in seeing ihat we get no one who might come lere with red-hot theoretical ideas that would only tor.d tostir upstrife jetween us and our white friends with whom we are living, and with whom wo expect to continue to live; jut, on the other hand, we thought to get some one who is ennl h?v..i leaded and conservative in his k'iews pertaining to the welfare of t,ho race and who would give us some practical advices along the linos of lviw to become better citizens." After these, and other very timely 'emarks, Prof Howard was intro lucod. Ho began by saying: "We lavo.come to speak to you on this )ceasion, not by any moans on anything that would cause an antagolistic spirit to bo aroused between rou and your white friends of Convay and of Horry county, because his is your homo, and because wo ully realize the fact that the Southand is the best ho^o for us, and ight hore we aro going to stay unit the Master says, come up higher. (Vo believe, not in strifes, but in >eace. Wo have traveled some in he north and also down in the east, md our belief has been substantiatid, that the white man of the south s our best friend," fie continue:! lis speech, giving some very good idvices along the lines of good citzenship. He also advised the negroes to become substantial citizens aid to make themselves worthy of heir freodora. lie emphasized that vork is honorable and necessary to food citizenship, and that those who io not and will not work should be 'ondomned and not only that, but hat they constitute the criminal lass, and hence, do not, by any neans deserve our sympathy. He alo emphasized the fact that we should >e law-abiding citizens. After recounting tho struggles of he Negro since Emancipation and he success ho has made, his advice vas to go on and do better. The nftpl'h WS1C ft rw? nnfl mit.lntn j- ? v>u > ><>/ uiiu i u|;iuuu Willi iund, practical advices, and the 3rofessor was listened to with adnirable attention. He spoke for me hour and closed amidst a great pplauso. After tho speaking, while the jommittee on refreshments were preparing the table, a procession vas formed and marched from the shurch down the main street and )ack to the church where dinner vas served to all. And there was :ertainly something to eat, too! shortly after dinner, a Lincoln VIemorial Association was organised with Prof O L, Levallie, as the president, llenco, a greater celebration is looked for on the next irst of January. Now, to the curious and inquisitive mind in regards to the purpose )f this organization: We wish to say that its purpose is far from anything that is not in accord with jood government. Its chief end is )o assemble our people on the first jf every January hereafter for the purpose of receiving such go:>d in'ormation and advices as wo can get Tom time to time from somo of our eost reputable conservative leaders, 'eeling that by so doing, we will be tble to accomplish much for ourselves. Hence, wo feel that we have ihe uuited support of our people icreabout and the good will of our white friends of the Independent Republic of Horry. "O. L. L." Brave Fire Laddies. >ften receive severe burns, putting >ut tires, then use Bucklen's Arnica >alveand fogetthem. It soon drives )ut paiu. For burns, scalds, wounds juts, and bruises its earth's groatest lealcr. Quickly cures skin erupuons, old sore, boils, ulcers, felons; jest Pile cure made. Relief is injtant, 25c. at Norton Drug Co, ?? Notice. There will be a Valentine oyster supper at the Wampee school house jn February 13th. Come one, come &11 and bring valeutines to help fill the valentine box. The proceeds of the supper will be used for further improvement of the school. Respecefully, Wampee Improvement A.ssn. ralih H ?IjK! Gathered by a Ilerald Man on His Rounds. CAUGHT ON THE BOUNCE. Stray Bits of News Gathered !by the Wayside for ttio liifonnatlon ait?l Instruction of Herald Readers- llappenlnjfs of Interest About the City. Slrawborry checks printed at this oil ice. J. IT, Marsh spent last Monday in Conway. M L Gore was in Conway one day recently. A. P. Rogers was in Conway one da}r last week. W. A. Prince spent a day in Conway recently. Jas Carroll was in the town ore day last week. We have had no sleet or snow so far this season. The "top of the morning to ye," Director J curette. A, C. Suggs spent sometime in Conway last week. W B jones was in Conway last Tuesday on business. K, L. Mishoo was in Conway one day recently on business. Old IVob has given us variable weather during the past week. Miss Annie Beaty is visiting relatives and friends in Conway. | Farmers have a move on them making arrangements for planting time. F. I. Jollie and G. M. Jollie, of Adrian, spent last Thursday in Conway. Mr Beauregard Smith has moved to town and occupies tho Circuit parsonage. There is a rumor to the effect that the Bank of llorry will be made a national bank. The street force is at work on the street in front of Alderman Nicholas property. \\r. L?. Rhodes, one of the business men of Boris, was in Conway last Thursday, T Kl r - - - j . in. jenreuo will take charge of the County Treasurer's ollico on February 15th. The prospect for an abundant ber rycrop is good and prices will doubtless range high. The skating rink was opened last week and there was a good attendance on Friday evening. Mrs Minnie Bradford, of Fair [31ulY, N C., is visiting her sister. Mrs E P Norton. J N Dorsey spent last Tuesday in Conway. He was suffering from an injured hand. W S McCaskill is building a neat cottage on Upper Laurel street, near that of Treasurer Jenrette, J. A. Lock, a leading citizen o,f Dillon, has recently purchased property at Loris and will move there soon. Ground was broken Tuesday for the now building for Mr B G Ccllius on Main street opposite the llorald building. Mr and Mrs F. S. Powell have moved back to Conwav, and Mr r? 11 ?..-.i - *7' *. wncn iiaa uuuupt'JU (I position With W. K. Low is. The Woodmen of tho World will hold their next meeting in their now hall which has boon fitted up in the S. T. Sessions building. More Hog and Hominy aro the weapons with which to kill the lien law and give the debt ridden farmer relief from that mortgage. Regular services will be held at Conway Baptist church on next Lord's Day, morning and evening. Tho public is cordially invited to attend, Miss Daisy Pate, ono of the teach ers in the Burroughs Oracled School, receiyod the sad intelligence la*t Friday of the death of her sister at Bishopville. The schedule of the afternoon train from Conway to Chad bourn has been changed so that the train leaves here for Chadbourn ten minutes earlier than usual. W. A Bellamy, F, M. Dew, S Calder, Jehu Causey, J. II, Coopor, J. F. Milligan, J. \V. Roberts, J. G Shelley and P, V. Dunn, were all noted in Conway last week. S. V. Causey, B. F. Watts, J. C. Powell, W. M. Marlow, J. F. Chestnut, W. F. Hardee, R. R. ButTkin, J. C. Ricks and N. M. Hardee were In Conway last week. x v y V 4 * No. 41 The Toddville Literary Society has challenged the Burroughs Literary Society for a joint debate. Tho chare ige has been aceep'ed and the interesting event will tako place at Toddville early in February. J. T. Shelly, who has purchased a machine formerly belonging to W. S Kirby, at Wampeo, S. C , has moved the machinery to Aynor, S. C, where he will engage in* the business of manufacturing lumber. Supervisor A, C. Murrell left last Monday for Columbia to attend the Good (loads Convention. The supervisor stated that while in Columbia he would interview the members of the legislature, in regard to getting his appropriation of $10,000 for the roads in Horry county. Hon M. M. Stanley has been placed on the committee of Public Schools, Hospitals for Insano, Ollico and Ollicers while Hon L. H. Singleton has been placed on the committees of Commerce and Manufacture, Public Buildings and Privileges and Flection in tho House of Representatives . Tho Horry Tobacco Warehouse for IDOb will still be under the management of J. It. Howies, who ran the business last year. He states that the outlook for good prices ihis year is very encouraging and ho wishes to assure the tobacco growers that he will leave nothing . undone to insure tliem a good year. In the case of the town of Conway vs W. M. Parker, in which the defendant was charged with selling whiskey, was tried last Friday before Mayor II. P. Little. The defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to a fine of $100.00 or the penalty of thirty days in jail. Ho has taken an appeal to a higher court. The witnesses against him were J. II. Oliver and Mr I lard wick, both of whom are employed in the Field office. The ease of W. It. Lewis vs W. M. Parker involving a suit for possession of a large quantity of personal property, was tried in the magistrate's court at the new court house last Thursday. Messrs L. II, Burroughs, N Sweet, II. T. Hyman, J. E. Nicholas, Batle Wall and D. O. Lowell were drawn as a jury to try the case, and returned a verdict in favor of the plaintilT for the property in dispute, or in cass delivery thereof eould not be had, for the sum of $100.00 value thereof. Both sides were represented by attorneys. P. M, Lee, of Loris, accompained by Mrs Lee, spent last Thursday and Friday in Conway. We are informed by Mr Lee that the ground has been laid oil' for the erection of a new tobacco warehouse at Loris, which will be owned by a stock company and incorporated. Loris already has a tobacco warehouse, but it was not sullicicntto handle all of the business last 3cason, hence the move made by the business men to erect another. The J. C. Pry int Company and other leading firms are taking part in the new enterprise. Loris. Mr Kditor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper as this is my first time. I am glad that the writers to your paper have stopped writing about the stock law. 1 don'c think the farmers of Horry are quite ready for it yet. We have too much timber and those who have no tunber can buy wire for it is as cheap as splitting rails and will last longer. I don't think that God intended to pasture the dumb beast, for they do not know when they are doing right or wrong. What makes the stock mischievous is sorry fences and no fences. The lawful fence is 4* feet high and it looks like tiie farmers of the county could keep the fence that high and when the stock jump over it, take them up and make the owner pay for the damage. Wo have planed a day to work the cemetery here such as cutting down the bushes. I will ask those who have relatives buried at Hardee's <,'ravo yard to meet on the 26tb of this month. We also want to wire It in and it won't tako but twenty-five cents all around to have it fonccd in. Best wishes to the Herald and its many readers. Bad Boy. ? Notice T will be in my ollice Saturdays and fialesdavs. Tho r*?st. nf t.Vio tima 1 expect to bo visiting tho schools of the county. In order that I may have thr pleasure of meeting and talking with all the teachers of the county, I hope, if convenient, they will call at the otlice with their next claim. S. H. BROWN, County Superintendent of Education. To have good health, live long and happy follow tho advice of the greatest Health Specialists?"Take a phjsio once a week." Do this and you won't know what a sick day is. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, the safest physic. 35c. Conway Drug Co.