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S. ??s=T======== VOL XXV. IB91 * The Burroughs Old School Building Burned. 'TWAS IN OUT LANDMARK Around Which Cluster in Rich Fragrance Many Joyous Recollections of Childhood's Happy Days?The Origin of Fire is Shrouded in Mys tery And Will Probably Undergo Judicial Investigation?Loss About $3,000?Insurance Unknown. On last Monday morning about 7:30 o'clock, the old school building where Burroughs High School was first located twenty live or thirty years ago, was burned to the ground and completely destroyed. After ' the new school had been opened, this property was sold by the trustees to Mrs W G DeWitt, and she was ueing the building fir a residence 0 at the time ot the lire. She was not in the building ai the time, having gone to visit relatives in Socastee township, the latter part of last ? ~f ! i*n! f.nr a Vinrl hpon V> CCR? 11 Ui I U 1 III VUI V UHVt packed up and placed in several rooms in the front of tue building whore they were locked in, ~nd she rented the building to George W. Smith, who was to have moved in on the same day the fire occurred, Mrs DeWitt had moved out some personal property belonging to her husband, W. G DeWitt into a small building situated immediately on Main Street, but on same property. This property did not burn. No one seemed to know how the fire originated but when first discovered it was- burning the top story abd burned from there downward. W G DeWitt said that he bad been at * the place some twenty minutes - '? -1 - f- 1 f oorore me iirts ufukd uuu uumo ' think that it was caused by a spark s from a passing locomotive. There was no insurance on the property so far as can be learned and it is valued at from one to two thousand dollars. People who gathered at the place, prevented the uearby buildings from catching afire and the railroad company sent a locomoengin up the tract near the place and x by that means furnished the greater uart of the water that was used in protecting other property. ? m Toddville Tidings. Miss Jessie Dnsenbury spent Tuesday in Conway. L. D. Long, who is holding a very lucrative position with the White/ ville Lumber Co , spent Sunday here with his family. Capt W. E. Hutson, S. S. Sarvis # and Belton Dusenbury spend Sunday at Greenwood. Miss Costa Long, after spending a week here with ber sister, Mrs A. M. Dusenbury, returned home Saturday. f In justice to all parties concerned, we think that public comment should cease about the verdict of the Hayes Fl>yd trial. A jury is only human beings and liable to arrive at an incorrect conclusion. In conversation with this writer the late solici^ tor, J. Monroe Johnson said that if # there was anything that God in iieaven didn't know it was the result of a primary election and the verdict of a petit jury. Mrs R. R. Dozier and her two interesting children, Kate and William Ralph, are in town stopping with Mrs Hattie Dusenbury for an indefinite period iu order to be near Capt Dozier, who is deepening the "Thoroughfare Cut." Mrs Dozier is pleasantly remembered Shore and has many friends in town who will welcome her re4 urn, she having spent about six months with us two years ago when Capt Dozier first began.to d.edge Thoroughfare ' Cut. /The oat crop in this section is looking romarKdbly well notwithstanding the unfavorable seasons. Forecast. i Bayboro Items. The "health of the community is good at this writing Farmers are aoout through planting. -m - ** ..iU T>,x1l kno MA?i,MnA/) W11SS wattm JJCli u?"3 ICIUI ucu borne from Loris where the Las been visitn.fi: friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs S G. Cartreite and children were visiting friends and re latives near Adrian recently. Miss Attie Bell attended services at Poplar last |Sunday She was accompanifd oy her friend, Mr > Jones M. Walters, of Boardman, N. C. Mr Walters left for his home Monday.. Mr and Mrs S G Cartette were visiting Mr and Mrs John K. Har rtlson, near Lorls last Saturday and Sunday. J. T Bocth, of Adrian, was visiting in,'this section recently. Miss Gertrude Anderson and brother, Alva were visiting at W. H. Bell's last Tuesday. No weddings to report at this writing. Mamma's Pet. ffhf MARION DISTRICT CONFERENCE. A Resume of the Work of This Important Ecclesiastical Body. As announced last week through the Herald, the Marion District Conference convened in the Conway Methodist Church on Tuesday night, the 18th inst. The opening sermon was to have been preached by Rev A. N. Brunson, but he was unable * It T to get bore in time, ?o itev u. o. Guess was appointed to take bis place. The discourse of Mr Guess was on 4'The New Birth," and he was listened to with much interest and profit. Wednesday morning, at 9.30 o'clock, the Cont'erencewas called to order by thr ^residing Elder, Rev R E. S'ackhuuse. Rev W. C. Owen, of Little Rock, S. C , was elected secretary and Rev W. A Beckham, of Mullins, S C., Was chosen assistant secretary. The conference then ordered the appointment of various committees to consider and report on the different phases of the church's work. Dr E. Norton, of th's place, was introduced and he extended to the conference a raopt hearty welcome. His address was intensely interesting as be discussed the history of Methodism in Horry countv and history of the Conwa} Methodist Church in particular. The Conference was much impressed by the address and requested Dr Norton prepare it for publication in the' church papers. rtn fKa TTOfJrmc X HO U IMyUOaiUliO !'?i vuu ? i?' topics of the program were excellent both ministers and layman taking active part therein. Aggressive plans.are being laid for the extension and building up of the Lord's work throughout the district. Special stress was laid on the work of evangelism and missionary education, Revival meetings are planned all over the district and unusual activity may be expected aloog this line this year. Reports from the different pastoral charges were remarkably good. Already nearly two hundred members have been received this year by vows and letfcter in the district. Thus far over $4000 has been raised for missions. New church and parsonage enterprises now on foot will cost over $75,000. Pastors' salaries are being considerably increased, especially here in Horry county. This is a very encouragiug sign Special stress was laid on the importance of every Christian giving one-tenth of his income to the church and Christian work. It developed that there was a number present who were already tenth-givers. Rev M. B. Kelly, of Clemson Col* i it. lege, was on hand to represent tne State Board of Missions, of which he is president. His speech before the Conference made quite an impression. He also represented Lander College, of Greenwood, S C., in the absence of President Willson, whoj has been ill. The superintendent of the Epworth Orphanage, Rev W. B Wharton, of Columbia, was unable to attend, so he sent in his stead Rev J. II. Thacker, who represented the orphanage, in a strong speech. A collection for the orphanage was taken and a liberal amount was realized. Mr Thacker is pleasantly remembered here as he preached the commencement sermon of the Burroughs High School five years ago. Rev Henry Stokes, of Columbia, represented Columbia College, of which he is financial agent. He made a most favorable impression on the Conference and on the people of the community. The preaching of the Conference was splendid. Rev S. B Harper, pastor of the Methodist church of Marion, preached an able sermon on Wednesday morning. Rev J. E. Carlisle, who was pastor here a few years ago, preached on Thursday morning to a large congregation. Mr Carlisle \ 3 greatly appreciated here as a preacaer, and it was with much pleasure that scores of his friends and former parishioners heard him again. Un Wednesday mgnt tne L<aymau's Missionary Rally proved very instructive and helpful, Mr W. S. Foxworth, of Marion, who is the Layman's leader for this district, was the first speaker. He was followed by Mr George C. Hodges, a business man from Greenwood, S. C., who is the Layman's leader for the whole State. A number or missionary charts hung on the w lls of the church and a great miss?* nary map of the world hung between the galleries just over the pulpit. The map and charts were highly instructive. The greatest feature of the Conference was the lecture on Thursday night on "Pioneers of Methodism of America," which was delivered by Dr S. A. Steel, of Brownwood, Texas. Dr Steel is a speaker of rar9 gifts, and he was at his best that night. He held the audience in rapt attention for one hour and fifty minutes. Such word painting, such humor, such inspiration, has rarely been heard in Conway, For the first time since it was built last year the new Methodist church had its commodious auditorium fill Continued on f age Seven. for* ?CONWAY, S. C., THUI in There in Nothing: Now in The Way of Building: it. STtPFORWARDIHPROGRESS The Dream of the People of This Vicinity About to be Realised After Many Disappointments. The Building of This Bridge Means Much to the Business Interest of Conway as Well as to that of the Other Sections of the County. Col. C. P. Quattlebaum of Horry Building Commission, now has in his office the Government *8 approval of the plars submitted by the Bridge Company for the erection of the new bridge across the Waocaraaw River near the plant of Waccamaw Shingle Company. The contract which has been entered into between the Commission and the builders, requested that the bridge shall be completed and opened to the public within six months from the date of the approval of these plans by the Government. The plans were ap proved by the Government on the 21st day of April and according .o the contract the bridge will be completed and opened by the end of October next. An examination of these plans show one great advantage which the method of construction selected will give and that is that the bottom or bena or me oriage will be about thirteen feet above the average water line, enabling small craft to pass beneath the bridge without opening the draw. The draw will be pivoted upon a solid foundation of iron and masonry sunk ioto the rock bottom of the stream, and will be very easily manipulated in opening and closing the draw. The foundation will be made by driving down an immense iron cylinder a stated number of feet below the surface of the rock. It is stated that the work on this bridge will be commenced without delay, as telegrams have been sent to the Company, also to their agent, Mr, Clarence Norton, at Spartanburg Buies Creek Notes. Editor Herald: Please give me space for a few lines in the dear old Herald. Health of our community is very good at present. " T A /I ? II n 110V 0. rt UUUl|JU''11l prtsttU'iou a very interesting sermon here Sunday to a large congregation. S. C. Long returned to his home near MoUie. N. CM last Saturday. W F. Eunis is erecting a fine residence here which will add very much to the appearance of our little town. Easter passed off very quietly here. Our picnic at Cape Fear Monday was a very pleasant one. The entertainment Saturday night was indeed very nice. School will close here May 11th. We are anticipating on having the b98t commencement ever known in the history of Buies Creek Academy and Business College. May the day soon dawn when there will be more real interest taken in educational and religious matters. Best wishes to every reader of the dear old Herald. O. C.White. The News From Mollie. Picking stra berries and planting cotton is the order of the day. Owing to the cold weather berries are ripening slow but the price is ve; y satisfactory. Sam Stanley and sister, JMiss Mary, visited at the home of I, L. Gore last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Isaac Gore visited at the home of Mrs Frances Stanley last Sunday. H. E and J. C. Stanley made a business trip to Wilmington Monday. J. J. Stanley, who has been employed in the W, L. Company's business, has returned to his strawberry farm at Roseland. He ex-. pects to return to his job after the uorrjf ocao>/u> Arter Cuggs and Everett Ward, while on their return from Tabor last Saturday, where they had been to sell strawberries, had a frigb'ful runaway. The mule became frightened making a severe lunge \ forward and threw Mr Sugg back into the cart Before he oould recover and 8top him the mule ran against a stump tilting the bcdy of the cart off the wheels and throwing them out. Both escaped serious injury, but Mr Ward got his finger broke. A bad mule is sorry j^rop erty. i mm* Wanted Immediately. E^gs and chickensv in large or small lota. Apply business office. Kingston Hotel. 1 iffc tSDAY, APRIL 27, 1911. Horry's Population. The following figures shows the population of Horry county by townships according to the United States census for the years 1890, 1900 and 1910: 1910 1900 1890 Bayboro township. 2.301 2,04.3 1,762 Bucks township... 2,769 2,833 2,105 i ^ a :? tonwa> i iikiuuiiik Conway town., 5,388 4,045 3,272 Conway town... 1,228 705 677 i Ward 1 2-8 Ward 2 275 Ward 3 97 Ward 4 205 Ward 5 90 Ward 6 273 Dog: Bluff township 1,675 1,425 1,210 Dogwood Neck t.. 948 742 688 Floyd township. . 2,606 2,369 1,704 Galivants Ferry t.. 2,060 1,760 1,327 Green Sea township 2,142 1,674 1,300 Little Kiver t 2.405 1,908 1,499 Simpson Creek t in 3,008 2,746 eluding Loris 3,129 Loris town 229 Socastee township. 1,572 1,555 1,693 Total 26,995 23,364 19,256 ??? m Improved Method of Brick Making. Contractor H P Little has recently 1 * J 1 M.?4r*ll^/1 n 4- Vi ? c purcnaseu uuu lusturiiou u>u mo u> tun yards nea?* the town, a patented appliauce and die by means of which oil is injectod under high pressure into the brick making machine, causing the brick to came out perfectly smooth on the sides and edges There is all the difference between the appearance of the bricks which his plant turned cut formerly and the bricks he is ne w making. The sheds are now filled with bricks made with the process and several kilns will be filled with them. After they are burned the nice appearance j which the brick now has will no doubt be exhanced by the action of the heat. We predict that he will be able to erec' some very nice fronts with these new brick. Highly Enjoyed. A large crowd of people was present in the new Methodist church last Thursday evening to hear the lecture of Dr Samuel A Steel, his subject being the Pioneer Methodist of this Country. He spoke to the large audience for about two hours, and kept the pe.ople spell bound by his eloquence and laughter producing word pictures of the pioneer heroes of Methodism, It was highly enjoyed by everybody from beginning to end. His charges for coming to Conway was $30 00. This wa9 considered a very reasonable price by all those who were fortunate to take in the lecture. Items From Bardy. The health of the community is not very good. Farmers are through planting corn. Cotton planting will soon be over. Tobacco plants are looking * * - " - -1. very small hut some 01 our neignbor farmers are going to set some shortly. We hope they will have good luck with it and get a good price. Some of the farmers are picking berries around here and are getting a fine orice for them. We hope they will continue to bring good prices, but we think they are off a little on account of it being rather dry No weddings to report at this writing but we are listening for the bells up and down the road almost any time. We would like to hear from the old Alabama Coon and Sweet Sixteen again. Black Eyes. Revival Meeting. Revival services are in progress this week in the Methodist church. Rev E S Jones, of Georgetown, ar rived Tuesday afternoon on the steamer Mitchelle C and will remain over Sunday in charge of the meet ing. Mr Jones is an accomplished speaker and an excellent singer. Considerable interest is being manifested in the meetings and it will doubtless have a m~st helpful elTect on the entire community. The afternoon service is held at 4 o'clock At night the so^g service begins at 7:45 o'clock and preaching service at 8. Conway Methodist Church. Services for Sunday April 30fch, Sunday school at 0:45 a m. Preaching by Rev E S Jones at 11 a m and 8 pm. Afternoon services to be ftnnrtimftorl l*t?r Rfttfival services are in progress twice daily, and everybody is cordially inyited to attend. BESS Card of Thanks. We hereby express our thanks to our neighbors and friends who~so kindly rendered assistance,last Monday night when our residence was seriously threatenel with distruction by fire. Mr. and Mrs. H. H Woodward. vM, i inifs Gathered by a Herald Man on His Rounds. CAU6HT ON THE BOUNCE. Stray Bits of Ne*vs Gathered by the Wayside for the Information and Instruction of Herald Rcaders-llappenlnffs of Interest About the City. The strawberry growers are in the swim this year. W G Chestnut was among those iu the city last Saturday. Rev W R Birnes was in Conway tke latter part of last week. Look out for the land sales on next saletday, the first day of May. R M Prince, of Gurley, was in Conway last Tuesday on legal business, Mr and Mrs Thompson of near Bueksville, were in town one day last week. J G Allen and M G Allen were both in Conway on business last Saturday. R D Lewis has moved to Mullins where he is engaged in the jewelry business. H B Watts, of Bayboro, was among the prosperous farmers visit ing the town last week. Mr>nnrl !\fl ??c P. J Itiitlpi* snent last Thursday in Con way in attendance upon the district conference. The strawberry trains come and go daily loaded with Conway Klondykes for the Northern markets. W H Thompson, who formerly resided at Nebo, in Marion county, j has moved in this county near Todd ville. In case of fire it would greaty feci 1itate matters if the ward where the fire is located was struck now and then Much time would be saved in getting to an incipient fire. The Bucket Brigade did gord and effective work in saving property in the immediate vicinity of the fire Monday morning. All honor to this noble band of fire fighters. Vivian L Piatt, a son of the Editor of the Mullius Enterprise, spent a short time in Conway last week, and was a very pleasant visitor at the Horry Herald office while here. A C Thompson is preparing for the erection of now brick livery stables on the vacant lot on Laurel Street, opposite the Horry Tobacco Warehouse, tie states that he will erect also in the same section, five or six stores for rent. The members of the District Conference, ard others who were in attendance upon that body, were given a free excursion down the Waccamaw River last Thursday afternoon on the Steamer Burroughs in charge of Capt Thompson It was a very delightful occasion. Governor Blease would make believe that he does not care for what he calls the constant hacking by the little two by four newspapers all over the State, and neither for the jeers of those who tell him he is making big mistakes; but he does?it has already told on his nervous system and his digestion, and he went to consult a specialist very recently Friends of Mr and Mrs J. L. Waller were sorry to hear last Tuesday afternoon, that their residence near Homewood had been destroyed by tiro, while both of them were here in Conway attending to some business. There was no one at the place except the children and everything was lost. Mr Waller had just made large improvements to his place, and his misfortune is a heavy one. Later information, however, brings the pleasing intelligence that the above is incorrect. Only a piece of woods noar the home was burned Two fires in one day was the record of last Monday. In the morning, as stated elsewhere in our columns, the home of Mr and Mrs W G DeWitt was destroyed by fire. On Monday night flames broke out in a a t.ViA rnsidpnoo of Mr and V- I V/O*/ V mv VMXy - ? , Mrs H H Woodward, and it was only by the prompt efforts of neighbors and friends that saved this dwelling and perhaps many others in the same block fnua destruction. Died in Georgetown. A young man, Percy Vereen, a son of the late H. J. Vereeu, ^f Tdttle River, died at Georgetown on the 25th of April, and his remains were brought through Conway on last Tuesday on the way to his home at Little River. The young man was attending school in Georgetown boarding at the resideuce of his sister, Mrs. George Parker. He is survived by his mother and several brothers and throe sisters. The bereaved family have the siucere sympathy of many friends in this section of the County. V? # No 3 CROWNING THE MAY QUEEN. An Entertainment by the Primary Department of B H S. Oq Monday evening. May 1st, 11)11, commencing at 8:30 o'clock, there will be given in the Burroughs School Audi'oriuro, a play, "Crowning the May Queen", by the Primary grades. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Tho proceeds for the benefit of the primary room. Cool Spring News. All quiet here now. The health of our people is not good. Holds and JLaGi ippe are almost epidemic The small child of Mr and Mrs Albert Skipper, who was seriously burned recently, died and was laid to rest in the Cool Spring cemetery, Now, Mr Editor, I do not think the Hay(s' controversy furnishes much interesting reading at this time. Toe readers of ttie Herald have read the evidence in the case and the trial a-3 it proceeded and most of us have arrived at some conclusion, but we will all agree that the Hayes' will have to meet one mire tribunal where they will not have smart lawyers to defend them. It is to be hoped that they will prepare to meet that s jlema t.ial. rPhf?rn wn.ii :in F.'istpp fitrir hunt, at the home of Mr and Mrs Jonn Doyle Saturday eveuing, We are cold there was a goodly number present and a quantity of eggs found. The party no doubt felt under many obligations to Mr and Mrs Dovle, ana, also to the hens for furnishing so many fresh eggs. Mr and Mrs R T Booth were out Sunday afternoon visiting friends. Also Mr K L Mishoe and fatni'y. Miss Susie Doyle is visiting her aunt at Conway. Parmer, In Loving Memory Of Mrs W. P. Gerrald who departed this life March 22nd, 1911. She was laid to rest the following day iu the Pleasant View cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral services wore conducted by her pis tor, Kev J K. it; I wards. She was born May 11th, 18<>4 and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Grainger. She was married to William P. Gerra'd and they lived happily together until she fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. She joined the Pleasant View Baptist church in early life and afterwards moved her membership to Mt Pisgah Baptist church. She lived a true Christian until her death. She leaves a husband, fi/e children, oue girl and four boys, an aged mother, live brothers and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but while we mourn we hope that it is her eternal gain. Dear Aunt Sallie, your place on earth cannot be lliled, vour bright face and precious smiles are goue and you are waiting for us to come to you, and we intend, by the grace of G( d to join your happy band. She was sick about a week and suffered what uo tongue can tell. All was done that loving bauds and willing hearts and physicians could do, but could not stay the icv hands of death. She has suffered her last pain and has gone where there will be no more sickness, sorrow nor pain. Her Niece. The Carolina Commissioned Government inspectors came to Conway on the midnight train last HPhnrcrlnv fni* t.hp nnrn.osft nfinsnect i. I I ing the Steamer Carolina recently purchased by J M McKeithan for the purpose of running daily trips between this point and Georgetown and a thorough examination ot the machinery and hull of the steamer was made and the boat was passed. Tt. is stated that the owner of the Carolina has employed Captain R G Dusenbury to run this boat, and that Captain Dusenbury has given notice to his present employees. As soon as the services of Captain Dusenbury can be obtained the biafc will be put on. Record Breaker. Last Monday w;\s a record break ing day in the sale of Strawberries at Conway. There seemed to be a rivalry among several buyers for different markets, and all the berries * '?-..-.-u*. ~ f tnat wort? oruu^ni tu v^umviijf vuuv afternoon were purchased by ono buyer at tho price of $8.00 por crate. Klondike berries sold readily on the platform in Conway Tuesday at $8 per crate. This is considered an average price. Toe Klondike variety beats the world and the dirt in and around Conway produces the finest variety. Picnics are now in order. The outlook for tobacco is brighter. So far Aprii nas behaved remarkably well, Conwav needs numerous small industries. There is room for all.