The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, April 15, 1909, Image 1

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: 1 r ^ ' V0L XX111> " Wfi ill New Dwellings and Store Houses Going Up. j LET THE G00DW0RK GO ON ' * I The Sifiift of the 'rimes Foretell a ^ Glorious Future for Conway. A j Spirit of Improvoment Move* Our People to Better Endeavors. ^ I* The evidences of Conway's growth and progress is seeu on a'l sides. There is scarcely a section of the j city but what new business and dwelling houses are not going up or coutomplatid and improvements made to old ones. It is always a source of gratification to us to 110V. i ri ,1 tliroA lmnrnuomonto wV>ntlion Wi vv/ vuv uv ?L>J 1^1 ?y T viiavti Vk^ ?* IIWUVl tbey are largo or small, important or unimportant, because they all tend to something better and add to the beauty, the prosperity and the growth of our pretty little city. Just now the improvements that have recertly been made, or now on the way and those contemplated which have come to our attention and observation are all along the line of betterment of conditions in reference to convenience and appearances. The interior of the Kingston hotel has receutly undergone a thorough overhauling from cellar to garrot. Many needed improvements have been made which greatl> adds to the comfort of the guests and makes a hotel which will compare favorably with any of a place of the size of this. _ Handsome press brick and other material are now on the ground for the alteration of the "Spivey Building." It is proposed, so wo understand, to tear away the front of the store oooapied by the Spivev Mercantile Cooippany, and replace it with a handsome plate glass front. The increasing business of thiR enterprising firm and the . growth of Conway necesitates this > improvement and the public spiritetiness of this firm will respond to this demand with one of the handsomest places of business in eastern South Carolina. It is also talked about the streets that the vacant lot between the stores of S. P. Hawes and E. O. Gritliu is the site of two modern stores which will adorn that place in the near future. It is also said, Sub Rosa,that within t.fcs coming year, plans will be r drawn for a block of buildings be. tweon the city hall and the old Todd hotel on 3rd avenue aud it is probJ,. able that the upper floor will be fit? ted up as a noat little opera house with modern conveniences for the a CDmmodation of traveling theatrical people. The south side of the tobacco warehouse has been torn away to make room for improvements. The building will be enlarged and conveniences added which will be of much benefit to the patrons of this warehouse. This work will be completed in time to handle the comiug tobacl co crop. ? The late P W Hard wick's property on Sixth avenue is undergoing a wonderful transformation. The dwelling is undergoing repairs and enlargement by the addition of an ell and a pizza will extend around the entire western side. When completed this will be one of the prettiest and most desirable residences in the city. Mr Percy Hardwick is having the work done. There may be other improvements going on but if thure are, they have escaped us just now. So the work goes bravely on and the end Is not yet. More About the Brl dsres. to The Editor The Herald. The discussion relative to the annexation of Woodbury township to Horry brings to our minds again the scheme much talked of to build bridges across the Waccamaw and Pee Dee riveri?. Our understanding was that the Bill of Col Spivey providing for the Court House and Jail, also contemplated the building of these bridges. while I believe the public buildings wore much needed, and in fact had to be provided for, still I believe that the building of these bridges means a great deal more for the industrial up-building for our county. I am one who believes that Mr Spivey had a keen eye to the future, that 'tjjL ^ he gave much thought to solve this ft "problem, and that his scheme ought fJW: to be carried out. The fact that the ifjt Waccamaw has never had a single I'on bridge across it is very discouragMM' ing to us who live on this side, and have to pay our part of the taxes to keep up the other bridges of the ''" iv county Cant the Building Comgive us this? We are getting impatient at the delays. Strong Advocate. SjL R. Livingston and N. F. Nixon* of Little River were in town last Tuesday. _ L_* . W. * ?.. , m (The THE EXPLANATION That The Field Refused to Publish. Editor Herald: As the public at large is entitled to the facts in all instances where there are small or large issues at -.take, I ask for a small space in your paper togivo this information. Your readers will note below the 3ard I issued through ''The Field," [ think in December of last year, before going to the legislature, which follows: "Will You Do This." To the Voters of Ilorry County: 'As the general election Is over, conilrmingmy election ns on? of the Delegates to the House of Representatives of South Carolina for the years liiOtt 10, I ugalu wish to thank the voters of llorry county for their support. "In assuming the duties and responsibilities of this position, I wish all true citizens to make known unto me their wants ormeeds in the matter of better laws. !3tudy what would be good for the general good of Horry county and write it to me at once. If some now law or some old law ueeds amending or repealed in your judgment, let me know. "Now by this request.be understood I do not moan to try to make everything the voters might suggest into law, but I may have your suggestions as a backing to deduce from, and combining same with uiy own judgment to represent my people Intelligently. 4 A united effort from both the masses and not the classes, and the Representatives should ensure the best possible results and good results is the height of my ambition. Give me your support, your admonition, your instructions and all information possible at once for prosperity good law and order." Respectfully a Servant of the people, M M . Stanley, Loris, B.C., It. F. I). No. 2 From this card and the one I also sent to the Herald, I received nutnorous letters of advice, information and suggestions, as I asked for. So much so, that there was no ques uon in my mind but tbat it was right aud proper, and the source of information it put me in touch with was both pleasant and profitable. Hut the private interviews asked for from good sense and patriotism was not all addressed to me, for the pubiio well remembers the advice given through the Field as appears below as follows, signed Fi Fi; Sujrire?tlons to Mr Stanley. 'Editor The Fieldj 'In a recent issue of The Field I noted a request from M. M. Stanley, Representative-elect from this county that the people suggest such measures as they deemed of most vital interest so that same could have his consideration. When I read his suggestion I repeated with CJranmer, concerning Ilenry VIII referring his marriage with CJiueen Catharine to the Uuiveisltle9 of England that he had the right sow by the ear now. 'I realize how often poor constituents are forgotten after election by tlioso who have labored day in and day out to secure their election. "I will suggest nothing that Is not very practicable and the good of the whole people demand Immediate action be tak en by our representatives in the General Assembly. ' first X would suggest that suitable legislative enactment be hud to dig a sufficient canal from Waccamaw river at Worthamsto Little Kiver to drain said river and render the overtlow lands helow this point subject to cultivation. "Second that Kingston Lake above the church be sutliclently drained as to bring it over suitable for cultivation Tliis is but starting what should be done when we consider Maple Swamp. White Oak Swamp, Lake Swamp and many others that our law makers if they are true to their trust as the people expect them to be, should see to it that the/ are drained and prepared for use by the people 'And last but not least to prevent the dreadful pest that has invaded the cotton fields of our western neighbor's the boll weevil-a suitable law be passed as scon as possible to patrol the bank of the Savannah river and the North Carolina line until it enters the Atlantic with a sufficient armed force of Carolina's most trusted sons to keep back and never suffer #_ 1- i1A_A * * our mir oiaio w ue so invaded and crops destroyed by this dreadful scouragc '4LSoll weevil#" ' Whoever can or will take up this frand work and carry it on to completion am sure not only Horry county but the State at large would rise up and call him blessed." F1 Fi. Now, it is always understood that among wise men there will be wise acres and acting apparently fools, like this fellows. ''Pi PI" rlirl TV*;.. ?. J v?u? . A U?0 is clearly demonstrated when the reader observes that he went back and told what Cranmer said of Henry the VIII. Now, I will tell what I wish further to say: The reading public remembers that I wrote an explanatory letter to the Field in regard to an assumed idea in the News & Courier as given by Mr August Kohn, reporter, as being allied with certain forces against prohioition, which had been copied by the Field, seeming from the gist as I thought, that the Field bad much sooner hurl a mistake and magnify it against me than correct it, or being sure it was oorrect before publishing same This I am quite sure correct yet when you consider what instructions "Fi Fi" had to give me, aDd "Fi Fi" knowing at the same time his article was a slanderous travesty and an outrage, intended only, to reflect on me and impugn my loyal request from loyal citizens. I again wrote the Field &9 was titled Mr Stanley Still Kicking" in which 1 # 1?0V% CONWAY, S. C., THUR mm hi Marion District Epworth League Conference. BAND OF YOUNG CHRISTIANS Ttie Homes of tlie People of Conway arc Thrown Open for the Eutertalninent of Delegates. A Ride on tlie Beautiful Waccainavv The Marion District Epworth League convened in the Methodist church yesterday afternoon, There is a large number of delegates present who came dowu on yesterday afternoon's train, and were met by a committee of the local League, and ' convoyed to the homos assigned them. After removing the stain of travel and partaking of refreshments the oonvootion opened with the following programme. *v\> KmWS.SDAY AFTERNOON, Devotional JCxeroi.?e&, W C Owen. Organization, junior Work, MrsLLideand Miss Mabel Montgomery, Statistical Uepo^ts. Opt. Af'imnintn/l Mn/it!.... . - V ? WVI Ul 1J?^? Refreshments by junior League on Col Spivey's Lawn. WEDNESDAY EVENING. Song Service. "olad to see you in Conway," a TC Edwards, D A Spivey. "Thanks glad to be here," Rev W C Owen. "What the keagu c stands for in the work of the Church," Rev Allen Mac Far lane, censured the Editor of the Field as being a party to the intended slanderous article "Fi Fi" and gave the public warning as to what esteem the Editor of the Field had tor me, together with other comment that appeared in said paper of February 11th issue. Now, Mr Sherwood, Editor, commenting on same from which I quote, in same issue: "If, however, Mr Stanley wishes a little newspaper notoriety or advertisement by adopting the policy of some politicians by simply "cussiug" newspapers in general, why the6e columns are still open to him, but as a gentle hint we would remind him that if ho wishes, as he once 1 , , / 1 w ?. v <-A/1 .. ? ? ? - * imju/niuu, uu uiMitiurvc b(](3 interest of his constituency, ho had better save his legislature stationery and keep out of newspaper con trovorsy." After this oommont I told Mr Sherwood, Editor of the Field, in another article, that his advice was timely and good and 1 would take his advice provided he would publish that article and also givo correct nameof1'Fi Fi." Notwithstanding he had opened his columns for me to "cuss" his paper if I wished or write anything I saw fit, then treated me and my article with silent contempt and going square baok on his word, refusing to print my article under truo name, after having not only published but helped to get up the (,Fi Fi" suggestions intending to impugn my motives and to reflect upon mv character. Wow, I confess that a man is standing a poor showing with a newspaper, when the paper will pub lish an a*Aicle under fictitious names to slander or impugn a man's pure motives, and then will not allow an article from that man in reply under his correct name, and also refllQinfT t n ?l I/O nomn 4 ~ ~ . uiiiu ujf |JI I \ uiu re quest, which 1 asked him to do. You see now, when I asked for the correct writer he treats mo with all discourtesy, by treating mo with silent contempt as a puny, weak sickling. When I appeal for facts he accuses me of wanting to become politically prominent by ''cussing" newspapers. I wish to call attention to Mr Sherwood and his historical accomplice in this "Fi Fi" article, Mr Dorman, the first a hypocritical churchman and Editor who will not do as be would be done by. And the second a hypocritical preacher, teacher and leader once turned into a political machine around the county ourt house. If I have not gotten the right sow by the ear, I have a plenty of back bone and courago to walk up and apoligi/.e and do it maufully, when either or both of these prominent or would be prominent men, exculpate themselvos from this charge. If there Is any chanco to got an answer from the Editor of the Field T ftrAlil/1 1 ? ir/\ f/\ " ? ?. nuuiu uno uu uatv uiui li HO OX* pects for his newspaper to gain popularity by saying, "cuss" iny paper if you wish" then refuse? (f this article is treated like others by the F;eld, silence givos consent and with this explanation 1 through the Herald by the courtesy of the Editor will end this unpleasant affair. Wishing you and yours a success T am respectfully yours, M. M, STANLEY, I Loris, S. C. i ^ i George S. Price, of Galivants Fer[ ry spent Tuesday In Conway, i v jt m,ti ' WI - awl ^ MH * i$w* - - - -? cwrr ^ u SDAY, APRIL 15, 1909. SCHOOL. BREAKING. Sv (tool at Toddvllle Closes Wttli Appropriate Exercises. The Toddville school, which has been most successfully taught since last Septembor by Miss LucileJay, of Greenwood, S, C., came to a close on the (ith inst The we.'e speeches delivered by the children in the afternoon, but the most important feature of the closing exercisos was the debate on Compulsory Kducation Tuesday night. Special invitations were sent to the Burroughs and Calhoun Societies, Prof Hunter and the lady teachers of the Burroughs school. The "Lillian L" and "Daisy" took the crowd down from Conway. There were also many pooplo from Bucksvillo and Dougola. Before opening the debate, Mr J. l<\ Harper, who acted as president, ip a few well chosen words, commended Miss Jay for her faithfulness in the discharge of her duty, as a teacher, and hoped her a pleasant trip home and a sure return in Septan, oer. As an incentive for hotter work U Jt - - ? - .j-uiuimis ago, JVilas Jay olfered a prize to the pupil making the high-1 est avorage, and aftor keeping all the pupils In suspense as to which would be the lucky one, the president then handed the much coveted live dollar gold pione to Master Clarence Owens, his average being 118 18. After giving the prize, the following was read: Distinguished on DeportmentClarence Owens, Doc Singleton. Distinguished on Attendance? Clarence Owens, Grace Haselden, Harmon Dusenbury, Josie Harper, and 7eko Singleton. Distinguished for Good Lessons? Clarence Owens, Graco Ileselden, Herbert Dusenbury, Johnnie Singleton, Frank Green, Doc Singleton, Harry Rheuark, Sadie Causey, Zeke Singleton, Carl Dusenbury and Ulric Harper. Next came the dobate. The speakers of the affirmative: Grace Haselden, Donuie Du9erbury and Harry Rheuark. Negative; Doc Singleton, Jessie Dusenbury and Frank Green. The speakers confined themselves A tVin /.../.? "1! ' " vi/ vuc ijuuijr ur?u U1HCUS86U LM6 question with much force and earnestnoss. Miss Daisy Pate, Prof R, 0. Hunter, and Mr Harry Foote (the originator of Slumberland) acted as judges. After being out for a short time they returned and rendered the decision in favor of tho of the negative. After tho debate ice cream and cake was served. The progress that the children have made during this term is very gratifying to Miss Jay, the trustees and patrons of tho school. Miss Jay seems to be delighted with her surroundings here and the patrons are so well pleased with their teacher that they hope she] will decline othor inducements and comeback again in September. Miss Jay left for her home last Wednesday carrying with her the j best wishes of the community. Forecast. Cool Sprlnir. Everything is quiet here now, Some of our farmers have corn up and tobacco set out. Frost will set back growing vegetation. We have only two marriages to report. On last Tuesday night Miss Elizabeth Todd and Daniel Brown wero happily married at the home of M,r James Todd, father of the bride on Brunson street. Jern m I a TV1 loKon f rl *k/v vu.iuii '"IOIIUC jliil 1UI lUL'U IiUU UUI'tJ* mony. On the same night thore was another marriage, Mr Booth performing the ceremony. We have not learned who the parties were. There is a petition being circulated here and being signed freely asking the supervisor to build a bri-Jge across Chiverses, near here on the Gall van ts Ferry road. We hope the supervisor can see his way clear to give us a bridge here where one is very much needed. Say, boys, what about the one hundred thousand dollars for roads? T.fit. lift hn;ir fmm ?nn Not much visiting now. Farmer. A Man Hunt With Blood Hounds Several constables last week gave chase to a negro who refused to give his name, but who had stolen a suitcase and some money from auother negro in the vicinity of Conway lie was a suspicious character and came into the neighborhood nobody knows from where, and as soon as he had stolen the suit-case and the money he hid in the woods. The constable chased him across the river and lost him in the swamp, then again found track of him in the neighborhood where he had been staying and he again made his escape. They finally tracted bim to Allen where they missed him again. He is thought to be a negro who is wanted in another county for a much more serious crime. % U.JA. Dusonbury is spending soy eral days in town. titliL Wmw Gathered by a Herald Man on His Rounds. GAU6HT ON THE BOUNCE. Stray Bits of News Gathered ;by ttic Wayside for tlie Information ami Instruction of Herald Readers- flappeitliiffs of Interest About the City. A. M. Dusenbury'^was In town yesterday. The store for Con way Drutf Company is nearin^ completion. ST Per mentor, of Burcol, S. C. spent last Monday iu Conway. T) C Fu89oll, of Tabor, N. C, visit- ( ed Conway recently on business. , If you aro in noed of strawberry cheeks send your order to the Herald 1 olliee. I The county olllcers at the new courthouse arc preparing this week for court. John T. Harrelson of Croon Sou , spent last Saturday in Conway on le#al business. Miss Lucille Jay p:\S9ed through Conway last Thursday 011 the way toher homo in Greenwood, S. 0. T P Hammer, of Hammer Lurr- 1 ber Company, passed through Conway one day last week on a business trip, Wo aro informed that two new 1 stores will be erected 011 the vacaut lot near the present place of business of S P llawos. A. special term of court will con vono next Monday, ludge Robert Aldrich presiding. The court will 1 continue in session for two woeks, Mrs Alford Legaro and children have returned to their homo in Georgetown after a visit to Mrs Wade Bigelow and Mrs Fiossio Lynn in Conway. Artioles which are sent in for ; publication must always be accompanied by the true name of the writer or they will bo consigned to the waste basket. Judgefjohn Holt was called to his former home in the couotry last Saturday by the sickness of his mother, Mr Holt returned to Conway on Monday. The matter mentioned in an item last week between W. B. Jones and !. J. S. Rabon has been settled it appears, and the whole thing probably grew out of some misunderstanding. One of the locomotivo engines on i the Conwav Coast & Westorn R R set (ire to the woods near the town one day last week, and considerable damage was done to the old Cooper property in the way of timber and wood. The authorities at Conway recoi ved notice last Thursday that the negro, Sam Willis, who killed a constable near Whiteville, N. C,, was hiding in Horry County near Reaves' Ferry. Blood hounds were secured and at last account the sherilT and several constables were after him. There are two prisoners in jail awaiting trial next week for murder. One of them is Joe Gaddy who is charged with killing another negro, Will L'arraley, a few months ago. The other is Bartly Elammouds who is charged with killing a negro in Floyd's township, the latter part of l!K)8. Edmonds of Chadbourn, owner of bloodhounds, was employed last week in Horry County to chase the negro who killed a white man in j , North Carolina. All elTorts made i by him and the rest of the authori! ties were ineffectual, and nothing . further has been heard from the i fugative. A vory beautiful and impressive ' Easter services were conducted last Sunday at the Methodist church Kev G E Edwards preached a very eloquent Easter sermon on the interesting subject of the Risen Christ The church was beautifully decorat ed and there was a large congregation in attendance. The music by the choir was very good. Sheriff B J Sessions and Constable . V I) Johnson returned the latter narfc of last week from thn eastern section of the county where they had spent several days trying to capture the negro who killed a constable near Whiteville, N. O. The oflicers were evidently very close to him , several times, but ho managed to elude them. They still have hope of capturing the negro. All persons and visitors arc cordially invited to visit the new movement class each and every Sun( day at the Conway Baptist church 1 at 9:30 o'clock" a. m. The chief a?1 traction April 18th will be an open disou89lon on how a bloody persecutor became a Christ'an and how the greatest man in the history of the churches was converted, ;^v h . ^ f t: . 4" I **"< 'N ' > , >fif No. 1 B Y P tJ CONVENTION . The Younar People Have a CilorlIon* Time at Florence. Tho State convention of Ilaptisb Young People Union, which recently convened at Floreoco, is said to have been one of unalloyed pleasure to those who attended. The Iforry contingent caine back enthused with thoir treatment and speak in tho highest terms of fair Florence's unbounded hospitality. All of the delegates were met at tho depot with automobile** and taken to the homes provided for them by the committee of arrangements, whoro tho visitors wore most delightfully entertained, On Tuesday night the ladies of tho city served elegant refreshments at tho church. This gathering is said to havo been one of the largest and most important ones held in the State in recent years. There was about 150 delegates in attendance besides a large number of visitors. Tho young people seemed to be impressed with importance of the work which thev havo undertaken for tho advancement of the kinvdom nf Uhrist, and iho establishment of his Church iu heathen lands. , The next eouvontiou goes to Ean^ aster. A Jol> for Somebody, The Postollice department has at last arranged for a rural free delivery route leading out from Couway. Application was made for this route some time ago, and the matter was worked ui) by Mr Collins with the help of Mr S E Wise of llomewood. The matter has gone through and the establishment of the rout has been ordered. The description of the route by the department, is as follows: "Starting at the post-oftico the carrier will go thence: Northeasterly meandering on the Homewood road to Homewood, 4.5 miles. Northeast to Good Hope S H 6.5 miles. N W to Good fTnrkrt ftonrw** 1.08 miles, West to Adrian 2 81 mllo9, South West to John Harris corner, 8.76 miles, South West to the John Harris re9idenoe. 7 miles. Southeast to the Roberts corner. 5 miles, Southwest to the Waller corner, 1.18 miles, to Postoffice 4.13 miles," Mr AT Collins last week received from tho department a notice providing for an examination for a rural carrier for this route, to be held on Saturday, May the 8th. 11)09, The salary provided for the carrier will be $900 00 per year, that there will not be loss than 6 applications for the position, though the number can be increased over this without limit. Anyone wishing to apply for the position will have to see Mr Collins and make out an application so that it will reach Washington on, or before Wednesday, April 28th, 1909. Mr Collins will be glad to make any explanation coucoruing tho examination which will be held on May 8th, 1909. The carrier on tbis route will leave Conway at 7 o'clock in tho morning and will return to Conway at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Referred to the Bulldliij? Com. Editor The Herald:?Cau you, or anv of your readers, tell us what has become of the proposed scheme to build a bridge across the Waccamaw River at or noar Conway? It was reported at the time that Mr Spivey's Court House and jail measure carried with it a plan to build several bridgos across our navigable) streams. It appears to me that Mf Spivey had the right idea, and that his plan ought to be carried out, provided there are sutlicient funds. lias the Building Commission completed its work, and been discharged? I make these inquires belioving that the public ought to know, Conwoy, S. C., April 10th, 1909 Citizen. <? ? Miss Saba Doak?Soprano. Miss Doak will give a vocal concert in the Burroughs school auditorium on Monday evening April 19th, beginning at 8:30 . After W. Powell Hale, with his inimitable caricatures, ( lieu*ion and character sketches, comes Miss Doak to charm with her wor d rfui voice. You will will not want to miss this, possibly the la?t, bin certainly not the least of this season's entertainments. Miss Mabel Norton will be Mls9 Doak's accompin'ist and this will be an added inducement to many, if o r> ir n?A''n noci rt'l Tinl/ato */\ ii i*u j v u\* ? j. *iv/ uu(ci concert will he 75 and 50 cents. Tickets will bo on sale at the Conway Drug Company's store. The sale of tickets wiil begin on Saturday, April 17th. First come first choice. Mr Ilarry Foot left for Charleston Friday, where he Will put on "The* Tw<^ Vagebwnda, and a Night- i at a New York Uoof Garden," un- J der the patronage of the Parish Guild, of the Chureh of the Holy Communion, one of the largest and most exclusive churches in that oily* | v * r.'-tralfll