The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, June 13, 1912, Image 1

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V VOL XXVI. Mr McCaskiii's Rejoinder. i The hlackbird said unto tho crow, if you airt the blackest I don't know. After being forced bacic into this disgusting controversy, I am almost pucsuided to handle Van without care, but when I look back into the g >od old days when Van and I were young, when we hoed the garden, hunted birds, swam, rode and went to school together, and last, but not least, when I think of how uncomfortable we were with two pur oT trousers ou when Prof. A. JJ BcMhea would appoint a time to administer justioe, my heart bleeds tor him. In the days when Va,u and I were young there were - q?tiiu a good many boys being raised in Conwuyboro all healthy, clever and gay as a nightingale, The hjys of our tune have grown up to inuuhood and a m.*j!>rity of tnem se_? tiered to the four winds. A goouly number of them have em- j b irked for that far-a-way land from wueuoeiio traveler ever returns, with my store of recollections crowded with these thoughts, when I am ' p tssing down ihe same old streets ' iu the same old town and meet a member of tne remnant, especially 1 V in. fond memory orings me liffht 1 of other da,y8 around me. luore are only a-very few left to testify to the progress and prosperity of our beloved Conway. It ' would be a pity if we could not take it friendly the balance of Ihe way. After 1 had grown to an age of rasp ms'iDiltiy and found that life was a reality, I took upon myself a reasonable amount of responsibility and , without an insane desire for fame j or fortune, 1 starred on life's jour- i ney with my heart set on making a good citizen, After the frosts of | many winters had blown through our town, I Had my old friend Van , a stupid old bachelor. Van got to dibbling into other peoples's busi- , nebs and smoking cigarettes, and so we have orifted apart. Wnen I pick up my pen and would chastise Van lor his ugly conduct, I am constantly biing carried back to incidents of our ooyhood, I remember that on one occasion Van had the misfortune to break one of hit legs, - ? -J ?- - : - J I r.rmi was him iur iu?3 iuuuwu? lilte, I was afraid Van would never ue able to climo any more, but lime his wrougaj woadorful caangM, I can see now wheroin it was a pity tnathedid not break his neck. When my head and hand? were full of trying to discharge my official.duty cou.ci n.iously in comes Van and wi?U arrows pointed with siauder and opened war on me.ljhave teamed Van for that law that he refers 10 so often and instead of offering law ho offers a quarrel Ilia strange to me that my old friend against who:n I had never entertamed an unpleasant thought did not come forward and explain the wholo situation to the people and do the fair thing, rather than to dodge the issues and carry the explanation wtiieh he called for himself into a general quuirel, but Van is an ex traocdina^y piece of mechanism. Wheu ho finds himself completely surrounded he takes hit own life, rather than surrender like a man. H; becomes desperate and accuser in > of biiug a mouth-piece for some kind of a dirty gang of politicians Ho would have you to believe what hed< es not believe himself. But I am going lo pass that by g ,od h*moredly and go on with too even tenor of my stay fully realizing the fact that it is not dignified, neither does it inform the readers, for us to quarrel through the columns of a newspaper. I am not silly enough to expect kind words and generous treatment at the hands of a trained nuree for a sore-headed infirmary. Now there hails one from Gall van is Ferry township. He comes in the name of subscriber the lalchet of whose shoes Van is not worthy to unouckle. Well sir. thst was the most extravagant blast of scriptural quotations mingled with politics that has ever been my misfortune to have to undertake to endure. I did not know that there was any by the name of 4vSuoacrioer" in that township, I wonder what he did, where he cune from, why he should go by the name of 4 Subscriber" here. Ho vever, he seems to be sorry for Van, and in order to make hit do t. ... n imnKArtiiia li A aVi/wnfi mini*. 1C II1 111 |J1 csoi ? c uu DUV n WI < ?|uvtntions from the scriptures untii mj digestion is over taxtd and tbera was twelve baskets full left. He seems to need handling a little, so I will shake him over the brink but sutfier him not. Van|and myre'f were, as I thought keeping in a good humor with our controversy. Here I am inspired to quote from the scripture "And Satan came also among them". I think as I am on the gentleman's trail ho talks like one who has been repeatedly defeated in races for office in his own county. 4 He came unto his own and his own received h>m not", so he turned bis back on his political air castles and rememb ?r?*d Lot's wife. He pitched his lent in sweet Horry, where ihe soil is as fertile at the valleys of the Nile, the landscape aa beautiful as Canan, the fruit grand and glorious, but an unhealthy cli? rnu mate for self appointed guardians. He it laboring under a heavy burJen. He is anxious to find tome boripture that will justify him in jpening up the flood gates of rerenge and despondency. Pardon me and I will assitt him all I oan by referring him to Job 7th chapter tnd lltb verses?* 'Therefore will I aot refrain my mouth. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit [ will complain in the bitternese of cny soul". He would mate a wheel aorse in a sore-bead consolation meeting?rallying mourners by mingling the name of Cole L Blease with the music and the howls df the little imps in 'fV>e infernal regionr. I am not a physician or sn inoerpretor of dreams, but I bare diagnosed his case and it was nightmare be was hiving or a bag riding him. TbUds a|t*ouble peculiar to the last stagoa of a type of indigestion that is brought on by overloading his gizzard with matters khat do not concern him. If torn# citizen is anxious to hear anything further about my official conduct, I will take delight in explaining the same to him, but I don't feel under obligations to go any further with this controversy. In case I haye not made myself plain, I shall be glad to hear from any one who will inquire with honest intentions of purpose. John H. McCaskill. Toddvills Tiding*. Mist Jessie Dusenbury spent sev arai days at Willow last week the ^uest of her friend, Miss Walker Gaaque. Prof A L Proctor of Willow was here Monday selling books. He is very popular here and was well patronized. Misses Grace Haselden, Maggie Oliver and Nannie Hairier were here last week visiting Mrs. A. M, Dusenbury. Quite a number of our people attended children* day at Willow Springs last Sunday. The exercises were under the management of Mr. J A Eaton and Miss Jessie Dusenbury and were very interesting The flower drill gotten up by Miss Jessie Dusenbury was perhaps the most attractive feature of the program. Mr. Carl Dusenbury returned Friday from Charleston where he had been to attend 4'rifle practice" as a member of the ''Hussars". Carl kKinlra that Vi* ao n L>! 1 I uaia? ?uai UO l>IU 111 AU OUKUJJ 3 miles with s rifle now. The farmers are about through cutting oats and are preparing their land for haj. We are pleased to note the movement on foot to build the road from Conwaj to Myrtle Beach. The county-has built the bridge and it seems that the progressive citizens of Conway are realising the great benefit to be derived therefrom are taking steps to build the road. We tblnir Mr F A Burroughs has the right idea. $20 000 is certaiuiy lib* eral oojthe part of Burroughs A Collins Co. We think that the Conway Bargain House, L H Burroughs Woodward Bros, and other progressive mercantile houses of Conway would contribute liberally as their road would not only enhance the value of the real estate from Conway to Myrtle Beach, but would bring lots of people to Conway and thus inerease the town trade. We believe that this road can be built without any cost to the county. Forecast. W P Lawrence, an experience Tobacco Man, whe is te run the FARMER'S TOBACCO WAREUnilOEt iLI inn season, win arrive in Conway about June 25. He cornea direct from the tobacco markets of Virginia, and will have several buyers wi b him. t?tf Removal N otice. Conway* S C., Jun9 11, 192. After the 11th of this month the Kingston Shaving Parlor, which has been located in the Hotel King stun, Main street, will be moved to the room situated in rear of the First National Bank on Fourth Avenue. The room is now being revised throughout. We thank our many customers for their li beral patronage in the past at our old stand and we earnestly * solicit the [continuation of your patronage I when we move to our new parlor. Respectfully M D Ransom, Proprietor. Children* Day, There will be a Children's Day an tainment at Union Church, Sunday June 16th, 1912, to which the publie is ftordially invited to attend Mre. A. M. Dusenbury. Last Friday the rain fell inces antlf. ?oni sX_-> * CONWAY, S. C., TI Ragsdile Will Carry the Pee Dees. In a conversation this morning Hon J W McCown Stater Seuator, stated that he considered the ohpnoes of Hon J W Ragsdale by far Defter than he bad ever expected and ihat m his opinion, Mr Ragsdaie wculd certainly be ejected to Congress from this district. He and Mr Ragt-dalt attended the Court of G< neral Sessions in Conway? and while there met nany prominent and irflutntialrner rom all parts of Horry County. They found while down there a very ><trong seniiireut for a chance in Congress as many men who have, .itberto, been opposed to Mr Rogs ale, were in their declaration of support for him and their belief that he v oj Id b<" elected. The work that Mr Rugsdale did in securing the passage cf a resolution endorsing Wood row Wilson for president made many friends for Mr Ragsdale in H'-rry County, as Horry is almost solid for Wilson Leaving Horry they went by boat to Georgetown; and Mr MeCown was enthusiastic in his description of the beauties of the river and the pleasure of the trip Tu Georgetown County, Mr MeCown says he found a most gratifying condition cf afTuh He met there a number of very prom inent men, and all wereopenin iheir position, that the Atlantic Coast Lumber Co oiga-mation should not dominate the politics of that County Im no county iu thodistirct. ara there more aggressive organizations than in Georgetown and the lines are so sharply drawn until it is almost equal to the Democratic and Hepublican pai ties. Mr Adnrews, and Dr Sawyer who are the bead of the Atlantic Coast Lumber Co, orginaza tion, are strong for Mr Ellerbe while Mr Ehricb, Mr Steel, Mr Doyle and other representative citizens are strongly opposed to him. This fight extends toaUlccal ofiioers in the County and to the election ot State officials. While it was definately determined, it was generally expected there that there would be only two candidates in the field for Congress and the general belief express there that Mr Ragsdale would carry Georgetown County. While on the trip Mr McCown says he also met prominent men from Williamsburg and Marion Counties and found a healthy sentiment in Marion for Mr Ragsdale and a verv strong sentiment for him in Wil liamsburg. Mr McOown says be also has information from Dillon, Marlboro and Darlington that is very gratifying, indeed and th*l he U confident now with the strong support, Mr Ragbdale will receive in Florence County, it will practically be impossible to defeat him in the race this summer. He called attention to the fact that Florence County has taken about 1,000 voters in the lerritory recently annexed and which formerly was a part of Williamsburg. In his opinion Florence County will pole about 4 000 votes this summer of which Mr Ragsdale will receive about 3,500. Going out of bis County with the splendid .tribute to his popularity and the confidence of his home people in his intergrity and ability to discharge the duties that willdovolve on him, as Congressman, with credit to himself and to his district, for him to lose. Mr McCown says that a;i active organization is being effected, wbico wfll keep steadily at work until the day of election and that no effort will be spared to insure a successful campaign and election of Mr Iiagsdale to Congres> from the Sixth Congressional District.?Florence Times. Whiskey and Pistol. On last Sunday evening at Myrtlf Baach, just before the excursion train was ready to depart on its return trip from that place, a negro came to eonstable H N Sessions and stated that he had been held up at the point of a pistol, and a pint )f whiskey taken away from him \bout the same time, shooting was beard in one of thecolortdexcursion cars, then standing on the track preparatory to leaving. When Mr Sessions got to the car, he arrested a negro man wno gave his name a* John Richardson, and took olT his person a pair of brass knucks, a pistol and a pack of playing cards, The negro was taken under arrest and lodged in jail here on the ar rival of the train. On Monday morning he was tried before Magierate W H Chestrut. and sentenced to pay a fine of $50 00 or ser/e 00 ays on the chain gang He could n >1 pay the line and wJl therefore e*ve the sentence at hard labor, M'gis'rate W H Che tnufc com* s out in t 0s i-suefor reelection to the ftice of Magistrate at Conway, He las filled this oftioc for the past tw > years, making a record for himself vhich has not disappointed his 'riends. He has showed himself eady t > pa?s good judgment on the nany yr >blems which present themselves to a magistrate in the dis hargeofbis duties. The office oi Magistrate at C mwi.y, the Count\ eat is especially onerous, as tuert ? a certain amount of business omiog to this point from every se< ion of the County. The law makei i Magistrate's warrant or summon good In any township in the County WWfc j m T-WSiJIftri il.hr* Mmtky l.tA.i 4 j _ ' MUKr^SM^,.t v l__ -4, 4QB j) pi IURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1912. Announcements Announcement under this head, ar $5.00 payable in advance. Magistrate's cards short, $2.50 . mimmmm? mmm ??? i?? i n i mm ? UNITED STATES SENATOR. I hereby announce myself a candi- j date? for the United Stales Senate, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic ' party. Your support and influence 1 will be appreciated. N B DIAL 1 FOR SOLICITOR. I hereby announce myself as a Can- j didate for the position of" Solicitor for , the 12th Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries. L M CASQUE Marion, S C May 27th 1912 I hereby announce myself a candidate 1 for re-election as Solicitor of the 12th Judicial Circuit, subject to the rules of 1 the Democratic primary I thank the ( voters for past support and, if reelected will continue to give the office my best efforts WALTER II WELLS FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. t By persuasion and after Deliberation j ?? ?>v r?o ft I miMonnrp mvsolf :i fundi *??! illj |?" M I date for the office of County Supervisor ' of Horry County, subject to the rules of the Democrat Primary. j N. E. IIARDWICK. , I hereby announce myself a candi- 1 date for County Supervisor, subject to < t he action! t he Democratic Primary. i J. T. SHELLEY. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Representative for Ilorry County, subject so the action of the Democratic Primary. C. F. BEST. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for election to the oflice of Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions for Horry County, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. W. L. BRYAN. Conway, S. C. ! " ' - i i i ^ ?* FOR AUDITOR. I hereby announce myself a*candidate for re-election to the oflice of Auditor of Horry County subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. N. C. ADAMS. --L- -L .-. "r. .J-j. . :,iiiii 7 FOR 1 REASURER The candidacy of J P JOHNSON for Treasurer ol Horry County is hereby announced, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the oliice of Treasurer of Horry Count}, subject to the rules of the Demicratic Primary. JOHN HOLT. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself u candidate for the oflice of Sheriff of Horry couuty, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. a MJPACVU I TV O m it i iijL-4 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Horry county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. W K DROWN. I am a candidate for Sheriff's Office. J A Lewis I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff ot Horry County, subicct to the action of the Democratic primary Pledging myself to ffll the office, if re-elected, to the best interest of the county^ B J SESSIONS. I hereby announce mv candidacy for the cilice of Sheriff of Horry County, and if elected I pledge myself to db.chargo the duties of the office conscientiously and faithfully subject to the action of the Demo raiic primary. Elijah BulTkin, SUI'T OF EDUCATION. I announce my candidacy for reelection to the office of County Superintendent of Education, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. To prepare myself for educational work, I worked out a free four year's course in collgc. 1 have had six year's pvnerifnee in teaching public schools and five year's experience in teaching graded and high schools. I wish to thank the people for past support and their loyal co-operation during my term of office and, if reelected, I will do all 1 can to provide better schools for the boys and girls of Horry, and help and encourage tl.em in their corn, cotton aud tomato clubs. b 11 BROWN. . - - 1 FOR MAGISTRATE. I am a candidate for Magistrate at Adrian, in Conway township, subject to the Demoratic primary. J. J. KING. I hereby announce myself a candidate for reappointment as Magistrate for Con ; way Magisterial District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary ! W II CHKSy'NUT I hereby announoc myself a candi; date for Magistrate in Simpson Creek i Township, subject to the rules of the ' Democratic primary. WILLIAM II. CAUSEY, . Eldorado, S. C. Vy candidacy for magistrate in s Unyboro township is hereby announced * " S M ALLEN , Gurlcy, S. C. ' IB tm 8 lB/W yjMf H ByM Trespass to Try Titles The Magistrate's Court at Conway was kept busy last Thursday and Friday in the trial of a case of trespass brought by J 13 Hughes against Lucien V Todd, The case was *taitv->d ou Thursday morning, a jury oeiug impanueled which had necn selected at a former time, when the case had b?eu set for t-ial but -'oi tinued. The trespass was alleged to have been committjd on a two tnird acre parcel of laud, which the prosecutor claims he has had in possession and used for the past twenty-four years. The hif-torv of bhis land was stated by L F Fairsloth, an old cit zou, as follows: "This tract of 125 acres of laud was orimnallv owned bv one Sallie H'airolcta She died jtill owning the property and it descended to her aeirs, two of whom were A W Fair3ltob, known locally as "Sling" haircloth, and his brother, L F Faircloth. All of the heirs of Sallie Kaircloth agreed to give the land to "Shut/" Fairclcth, and he took possession and lived on this land in the same house that his father had built thereon. A.tor "Shu#" had been living there some years he employed L F Fairclcth tj help him drain the land, and paid him bv making him a Jeed for thiity two (32) acres on the upper end of the tract L F Fairclcth bui.t on the 32 acres and lived there a few years and then sold it t.) James Baker. James Baker sold the 32 acres to D M Reaves, and Helen C Hughes now claims this 32 acre parcel under the deed from K '"*2cca J Williams, who got it from the heirs of the said D M Reaves, Helen C Hughes has lately sold to J B Hughes. The remaining portion as described containing 90 acres more or less was mortgaged by Sluig Faircloth io Thos K Mishoe, Mishoo got the land under the mortgage and sold it to D M Reaves. After that time ? 1 .1 / A Arx r.no pu acres was soia ior luxes bu J E Prince, who has since made title to Lueiaa B Todd's wife. The dispute is as to the 32 parcel. Tho Defendant, Tjucien V Todd, claims the same land under a tax deed made in 1800, in which deed it is stated that tho land was sold for taxes of L? V Todd. No explanation luis been given as to how he could have tho land placed on the *nx book-, as his property, when it appears that ho never had any title from anybody nor auy co'or of claim. The land was bid oil at the tax sale by E V Todd's wife all of this happened in 1893. L V Todd has been in possession of the ninety acre portion ever since, and hi3 contentions now is that his title will cover the 32 acre parcel also. The jury found a verdict against :he defeudant Children's LH?y at willow sprtnffs. About 9:30 tho people began togather froui all sections and by 10:30 the church was packed full with about one-half of tho congregation ouUide. but they plur.el buggies, carriages, etc , at the windows so a goodly part of them 011 tho outside could see what was going on iu the inside We opened with song "Following his Foot Stops" Next was song of welcome, then a prayer by the Superintendent J. P. Johnson, Then came the children with their pieces with all the way from one small child to ten young ladies iu a class which all prepared those pieces well. Miss Anna Bell Hamilton at the organ rendered us some very line mu.-ic. Mrs. J A Eason of Willow Springs and Miss Jessie Dusetibury of Toddvi.le with those stall' of young ladies, all deserve great credit for the way they gotten up and performed their pieces. The church was beautifully decorated with evergreens, roses and o Jer (iowers. L, P R}b,rts, June 3rd, 1912. Tho Herald is in receipt of the iirst corn silk t,o reach the ollice this season. It was sent to us by Mr Benjamin F Watts, who is running the farm of Mr W B Clarady near Stalvey. This appeared on the farm about the third day of June vnd is the lirst to he reported to this paper this year. If any farmer among the many readers of the Herald has seen one before that date, it? will be his privilege to report it to the paper. Mr Watts ha? on the same farm six acres of very line tobacco, Prof S H Brown will be a oandi d&io for re-election to the otlioe o Suoerinlendent of Eiujation. hi! _ - 4 " ? card appears in thib issue. During the time he has been in this oflieeht made a special study of the educational situation from the stand coin' of the common schools of llorrj countv, and he has not failed to exert himself in every movement look ing to the upward trend of ih< b ys and girls. He has proved him s< If a good otlicer. R >bart T/iidlaw, formerly of thi County but now of Marion, wher he holds a lucrative position, visit d Conway last Saturday 0:1 busi U08S, <r, , >f ^ <f.s' h> k ' i'Sk k! > NolO Personal and Otherwise Miss Bruce Hamilton was in Conway last Saturday. R O Hendricks visited Conway on business last Monday, Dr J A Stone was in the city several days last week. George Russ, of Daisy, a as in Conway last Saturday. W J Hendricks was in Conway last Monday on business. J M Thompkins was one of our pleasant callers recently. B B Anderson, of Tabor, N- |C., was in Cotiway recently on business. Sheriff B J Sessions went to Little River on legal business the middle of last week. j LD Cox. a leading citizen of Buck Creek section, was in Conway dur ing the court. The State candidates will address the voters of Horry County at this point of the political vineyard, on June 28ih H L Richardson is among the progressive farmers who have recently added his name to the Herald subscription list. P B Watson, onf. of the leading young men of the Green Sea. section was among those visiting Conway during court week. Mr and Mrs H W Ambrose have moved to their cottage at Myrtle Beach where they will remain through the Summer. The new home of Mr and Mrs G F Nissen is now rapidly nearing com.1 ' 4- n? t 1 1 k/\ nnndir piUUUU, iiliU ill will uu icauj nil occupancy in a short time. The Summer season is on in full blast at Myrtle Beach. The resort is having a good patronage under the new management. j Mr W C Todd, a leading farmer of Simpson Creex township, spent last Thursday in Conway as a witness in the ease against L V Todd. John Boyd, of Eldorado, wai among the business men seen ir Conway on business last Thursday He was interested in the Hughe? Todd trespass case. Mr U A Dusenbury and Mis Grace Haselden left last week tjl apend several days visiting friend! and relatives at Florence and il Marion County. I The opening ball of the season M Myrtle Beach Hotel will take plafl next Friday night. June 14.h, I the pavilion. A good crowd people is expected to be in attenl ance. Owing to the cold 6nap the exefl sion to the Beach last Sunday iH not as well attended as usual. noxt Sunday the weather will be again, and the cars will no doubtl crowded, J C Blum, of Little River, waJ Conway the latter?part of last^tfl the guest of friends and relatifl The many friends of Mr Blum A glad to see him out again afteifl recent illness. | Your attention is called to I long advertisement of Sea Side! appearing in this issue. Gl have expressed themselves as hi pleased with the management I hotel so far this season. Give! call and you will see for yours* J P Johnson is a candidal election to the ottioe of Treasul Horry County, as our reader! find by reference to the I columns of this paper. He is! the leading citiz jns of the com! and his long experience in bifl positions, and is well qualifil the position of chief financial! of the County. He has many I who have persistently solicit! to make this race. I On Tuesday afternoon I o'clock the Westminister cl have a bicycle parade* Prl be awarded to the girl and! boy having the prettiest dl wheel. All entesiug the | will assemble 011 the Spiveyfl Those who haye wheels areS to participate. Tuere wl charge of ten cents to eiH conte t. Ice cream will aH bo served. H Papers were lodged in tfl of the Sheriff last week in (H Delivery proceedings for B pose of seizing a saw number >f mules in the poB ) Mr Norman Mosely, theH being taken under ChattleW executed by Mosely to J H - i ivy & Co , Auty Baldwin^! f Dumber Co., and Bank^B ' Under those pap >rs the : to Loris the middle of lasfl * seized all of the proper tji^B in the mortgages. It apH ? : p mere is uu iuucuwuuvm f ' vor it.. NOTICE W A' I persons holding olMt^H * estate of flu* late Mary K I^H are hereby required to pre^H duly attested. t<> the undei^B ~s persons indebted to the * Lyon, deceased, are here^^H nnku immediate pavmentflB BANK OM