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t \ I <1 \ I 1 I ) VOL XXVI. MWM r{hc Saw Mill of the frexler Lumber Co. Burned CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN About \ O'clock LaslWcdncsday Afternoon the Large Saw Mill oftheTrexlor Lumbci Co., at Allen, Was Entirely Consumed by Fire, the Origin vviiich i* Unknown. Entail #* ?? ? ing a Los* of About $00,000, Covered Tartly by Insurance, ily a Prompt Response of the Conway Fire Department, the Other Property Was Saved. About 4 o'clock in tho aftornoon, on last Wednesday, (ire b-oke out in tho largo saw mill plant of Trexler Lumber Company, at Allen, S. C , and the saw mid plant was destroyed by the flames. The origin of tho (ire is not definitely known. Tt started in the large saw mid building, and in a few minutes had taken on largo proportions, and it, burned verv rapidly into tho quantities of inllamablo materials always to ho found in and about a lumber mill. A request was received by the Conway Fire TXpart ment, for help. A Dam of mules was hitched to the now gasoline (ire engine of the depart rnent, and nearly the entire membership accompanied the engine to the scene of the (ire, about six units from hereon tho A C L Railroad, lb was weil that the department responded quickly, for the (Ire engine undoubtedly saved tho large planing mill, lumber yards, dwelling houses, aud other yaluable fixtures and property from being a total loss. Owing to the timely help from the fire engine and the rnemoers of tho Conway Department, nothing was ? ? :n burned except trie saw unu maun, with the building that housed it. The amount of the loss is hard to estimate, but it is placed by some at from twent v-five to fifty thousand dollars. It has not been learned whether tho company carried insurance on the plant. President Alexander was wired for and ho reached the. plant late on ihe night of the* lire. Everything possible was done by the large force of employees, and by ofch? rs who went to the place to help, to save as much as possible of the property ol the company. The members of the Conway Eire Department are to be commended for their promptness and zeal in responding to thecal! for assistance. The mill company had water and firo ystem of its own, but this seemed to have been put out of commission by tho flames. There was plenty of water in the log pond nearby, but Ihey had no way to apply it to the flames until the department arrived with the engine. This lumber company is one of the largest in this section of the R'-at.p. It started about 11)05 as the J lit) II . ?Siz3r Lumber Company, at a site a short distance south of tho present location, J_.arge crams in timber were purchased, and the company enlarged until the name several years ago was changed to Trexler Lumber Company. It was doing a large business, It is thought that the company will replace the destroyed machinery and buildings at once, and the work wid not be suspended very long on account o.r this misfortune. Dorman?Cooper. On last Sunday afternoon, at the residence of the oHiciating minister, the Rev. U. O. flendricks, somo miles from Conway, Mrs. Ithodia E. Cooper, widow of the late J. S. Cooper, was imarried to Mr. J. M. Dorman. This wedding was quite a surprise to the many friends of the couple. Mr. Dorman is well known all over Horry County, and his bride is a lady of many accomplishments and graces of good character. They will reside in CcMiway. nt I.ifllo Rivpr. A picnio will bo given at Little River, S. C , under the auspices of the city fathers, mothers and ladies aid society of 'he place Wednesday August 7rh 15)12 Everybody is cordially invited. Those in the vicinity ar) expected to bring well filled baskets. A social time is promised to all. No drunkennoss or rowdyism allowed on the grounds as the following marshals, O. L<\ Vereen and A. V. Bessent will be present to keep such down. We will have plenty of good speakers to ammo tho crowd, Refreshments will be served all during the day by tho Ladies Aid Society for the benefit of the parsonage that is to bo erected hero in toe near future. The grounds wi'l be in charge of the following committtee: Or. R. G. Sloan, Dr. J. A. Stone, L. IlVSellamy, W. H. Stone, L. F. Hryat* and Moore Thompson. ?????? FROM LORIS TO HAMMOND. Rev J II Stanley Writs Glowingly of a Pleasant Trip. Dear Editor:?As I have not written anything to your rcnch esteemed paper for some time, would be glad for you to let me have space to say some good things about my trip and my gocd friends I found onjmy way and at Hickory Grove church on last Friday and Saturday. It was a pleasant trip, indeed, for me. I hope my friends will excuse ine for not telling everything that passed that went 011 to make me happy. Starling out from Doris on Friday evening, in the direction for Hammond, better known as the old tied 131 ufT lauding on Waceamaw river, I met many friends whom I enjoyed so much, and looking at the crops and improvements which ?.ave beun mode along this way in the last few years, places that used to bo nothing but a barren waste are now in oeautiful corn fields and elegant homes. Just take the Dais y sec tion where 25 years ago one would have to search about for a place to stay all night, is filled up now with good peoploand fine homes. The same is true of the route from Hammonds to Hoard Landing, at which place I had the good fortune to stop at the old Bithlohem church on Sunday and found some of my old friends there engaged in the good work of Sunday Schools, which I was so glad to see, and who generously gave me their time to talk with the children about this great work, and after all V.lc m.tu i.iuitarl mini' tn Mr .Lifin 'ill I r?f v? (?i? 1 IJ V 1 V TUK l/v/ ? ? W Faulks, and there in the cool breeze of the afternoon and in the presence of his clever wife and beautiful girls took in a good supply for the inner man which was greatly enjoyed by tno. From this place to Hickory Grove, I found it the same way, filled with good people and splendid homes, and on reaching Hickory Grove Saturday morning was glad to meet my friends there. Program was song and speeches from each school which was carried out by Deacon Hardee in a most impressive manner. The welcome address was made by Rev. John Cains. After the program of the children song and speeches it was raining, and others were invited to speak whereupon the Rev. W. G. Chestnut made y good speech 011 the subject as to when and who began the good work at this place. J. II Stanley also gave a word of encouragement to those who would no kind. All the day seemed to be filled with God's presence in the house and his blessing was waiting for those out of the house. As we were dismissed from the house the good people took us all around to their tables, feasted us on the things that are good for the inner man All seemed to enjoy themselves fine, und when the dav was over the wri ter, in company with his friends, went up to Rev. W. G. Chestnut's and spent the night where we was treaily very kindly by his good wife and daughters. Will say if a lady or gentleman wants a good time they can have it by going to Hickory Grove. Will say for the speeches and the songs of the occasion that they wore as good as ever was. Would love to have time and space to say more but haven't. May God's blessings rest upon Hickory Grove and ail the people. J, H. Stanley. Not an Issue. To the People of Horry County: Somo seem to think that the Fence Question is an issue before the Candidates In the coming campaign, but it is not, for the County Executive Commit!eo has provided a box to be placed at each voting precinct?thus giving everybody an opportunity to votes on the buestion. It is a .r.atter of great importance to the people of the county add 1 think it nothing bnt right and in aeeordanco with' true democratic principles, thai the people themselves should sav what they want ? i j. . r * r .1 i.i i uone aoour. u. n j. snuuiu uuuuiutr ono of your officials fo far as lam concerned, the Ft nee Question will remain as; it is. until the pesplo of the County say at the ballot box that they want a change II L. Buck, Conwav, S. 0., July 20t,h, 1912. Berryman? Douthit. A surprise wedding occurred k.tt Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr Sam Berryman and Miss Myrtle Douibit, Clerk of Court W. L Bryant performing the ceremony. Mr Borryman hold* an important position with the Western Union Telegraph Co.,. at this point. Miss Douthit was the officiant stenographer and typewriter for the Conway Lumber Compi ny. They left last Monday morning on a bridal tour. Mr W A Mill, the Imperial buyei has arrived and tejready for business in the purchasing of Leaf Toba< co for his Company. % OUT] CONWAY, S. C., TH HPS Prompt Action for Its Extermination Urged A VERY DESTRUCTIVE PEST A Catterpillcr Which Feeds Upon Cotton, Corn fcnd, Pease and theClemson Agricultral Depnrtmenet Urges that Steps be Taken to Control tho Pest The Remedy Paris Green and Powder Arsenate of Lead There is in this Stale and several o4her southern slates, an invasion ?'t the Fall Army Worm on corn, i"-ass and cotton. This caterpillar about 1 to 1* nches long when j f.iwn. It is quite different from the cotton caterpilla, although many farmers mistake one for the other. This insect which is now in this Slate is not the cotton catoi pilla which did so much Injury to cotton last summer, but is the Fall Army Worm which is sometimes called the Grass Worm The Fall Array Worm is usually present but in such small numbers that they do no harm to the crops but on the other hand eat the grass in the fields. It is only when this insect gets abundant that it does harm by eating grass, corn, pease and cotton. The weather conditions this soason have been unusually favorable for its development. Mostfarmers who have seen the work of this insect realize that immediate action is necessary lor the control of this pest. Control Measures?The two poisons that ha^e give the best satis faction so far are powdered arsenate of lead and Paris Green. Paris Green can usually be bought at a local drug store, while as a rule arsenate of lead is n >t handled bv such dealers. The arsenate of lead can be secured from wholesale dealers and most all seed houses. A few such firms are Lamar Rankin of Atlanta Ga., The Willett Seed Co. of Augusta, Ga., W M Bird & Co. of Charleston, S. O., The Murray Drug Co. of Columbia, S. C., P J liurkraane, Atgusta, Ga , Sherwin Williams Co. of Savannah, Ga. How to Distribute the Poison. About six inches from each end of a board ore inch thick and four inches wide, and twelve inches longer than the width of the rows, bore a hole one inch or more in diameter. Cut two nieces of cloth. 20x14 inches. I ? ? the cloth being about the weight of 8 ( z. duck. Make two bags of these pieces of cloth and tack one on each end, securely under the hole in the board. The holes in the boards may be closed with wooden stoppers made for that purpose. The bags are about 5 inches deep and 15 inches long. This arrangement can be car ried on foot or on a mule and two rows treated at the same time. Ap ply in the morning while the dew is on the plants but do not get the bags wet. If Paris Green is used repeat if rain washes it off. Amount of Poison to Use. For cotton three feet high use the follow ing amounts of which ever poison is used. The amount varies accordog to whether the cotton is smaller or larger than threo feet high. And in the case of corn and other plants varv accordingly. Arsenate of Load. 4 to 5 pounds per acre. No danger of burning. Paris Green, 2 to 2J pounds per acre. On large plantatious where 1 quick work is imperative, the Paris Green should not be used in quantities materially exceeding the dose given above as there is danger of seriously burning the foliage. -1 9 _ _ill 111 i_ ino soconci generation win imeiy appear in about three or four weeks after the present generation disappears and will possibly be more numerous; it will be well to keep on the lookout for the second outbreak. Do not hesitate to communicate with us for further information concerning this or any other insect. Division of Entomogy Clemson College, S C. E. O. Hrsnsford at Mullins. Lots of tooaeco growers will be gratified to know that E. O. Bransord who really made the Muilins narkct is now at Brick Warehouse, Vlullins, with A. B. Edwards. Capt. ' h .tirkl ' /\?%a af la knc r ?l . IV. uiii} v/i viio ucav a i Pioneers in the world is with Ml vards at Brick", too. With ihese 'hree meu to look after the inter ;st of the tobacco growers it is believed and predicted that Brick Warehouse at Mullins will sell an immense amount of Horry tobacco. Horry farmers are seen at "The Brick" every day whh tobacco. The Heralds glad to publish the 'act that the item in our last issue stating that Sam Cook had killed bis wife at Tabor, N. C., was a false *oport, and evidently circulated hrough the county for malioious i- motive. Mr Cook does not even live at Tabor but resides %% Florence i * it pi 1URSDAY. AUGUST 1, 19 IN MKMOKIAM On Ju'y 7th, the Angel of d oath visiied the home of Lorenzo Dow L >ng and carried his spirit away, It seems so hard for us to give tip Doc, but we bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well. He was only 28 years of ago, and seemingly had a bright future, for ho was a voung man of brilliant attainments. He was a friend to everybody and every one seemed to be his friend. His sickness was of long duration, but we feel that Christ was with him for he was never heard to complain and until the last he was cheerful and always anxious to kern of the well faro of his loved ones and friends, In the death of Doc we have lost a kind brothor, and our community a good citizen, for he exemplified the principles of friendship, charity and benevolence, doing noble deeds all his life. He was ever true to all the obligalions of life, loving and generous to all mankind with whom he came in contact. Let us emulate his virtues and cherish his memory, so that when lifes uneven journey is oyer we may join our dear brother in Heaven, where parting is no more. Our brother the haven hath gained, Outflyingthe tempest and wind; His rest ho hath sooner obtained, And loft his dear loved ones behind Still tossed on a sea of distress, Hard toiling to make the blest, shore, Where all is assurance and peace. And sorrow and sickness arc no more. Sister. Not Oppcrelivc Immediately. Mr Editor:?A further word relative. to the "No.Eence" question: If the majority vote should bo in favor of a ''No fence" law, it seems to me that it should not go into effect at once, the people should have time to get ready for the change, and arrange their patturer Tor their Qt.nj'U before the nrenosed law be "" *ww" t ' I comes operative, so as to minimize the inconvenience that will naturally result at fi rat. All questions of this kind should be studied out carefully. I do not think people should rush in and vote "no fence" just for a change, or because some one asks them to. Which ever a man votes, the ballot should bsan expression of his sober thought and his firm conviction au to what is best for the county. Robt. B Scarborough. Fight nt Prince's Mill. The people gathered at Prince's Mill last Saturday, and the day pass cd off quietly except for a tight wiheh took place between Bud Misb oe and Henry Stri ckland. Strick- J land was badly cut, some of the mus ties of the arm being considerably slashed, and he was stabbed in other places. Others parted the combat iiHis, or the results might have been more serious. Thfc candidates to the amount of about eight were present, and addressed the yoters. Langston?Willi tms. Last week, in th? city of Greenville, Miss Carrie Williams of that city, and Dr W. J. Laugston, the pastor of the Conway Baptist Church, were married. Immediate ly after the ceremony the contract ing parties left to spend their bridal tour among the mountains of North Carolina. The many friends of Dr. Langston here join in wishing him d f- ? AitAMir ka nl n acq 'Pkntt iiliu HIS Ul'iun U v c: I y ?U|JI1IU00 . IH,J j will return here after about a month I and will make their home at the I Baptist parsonage. Basket Picnic There will be a bsskot. picnic at Green Sea on Saturday August 3rd. The Clemson men will be there, and everybody is invited. The younger set will servo ice croam on Saturday night at tho parsonage, and the proceeds used for purchasing lights for iho church. Committee. Conway Methodist Church. Sorvicos for Sunday, Augnst 4th, Sunday School at 9:45 a m, Preach ing at 11am by the pastor. Epworth League at 4 p m . Preaching at 8:15 p m, Prayer meeting on Wodnes day night. Preaching at Rome wood on Sundan afternoon. We cordially invito tho other congregations of the town to worship with us during August wbil their pastors are away. Ou rchurch ' n ? ?- -/vaaUJ tn\ Mir tt.ii >wlo a Will rmve [)r(_%n;iliu^ u?i; i jr uiiuuu|i night dji io? August. Albert D Botts. Pastor. Mrs. A D Buts, who has been il' in Now York City, is now considera* bly improved, and has been carried to her old home in Bitoutown, N. J. The hospital authorities found the trouble in her diges^ivo organs to be very stubborn but not. so serious as a? first feared. Since her early recovery is now assured Mr Botts i will not go north but will remain at i bis pastoral duties here. mild. 12. S 11 EH Gathered by a Herald Man on His Rounds. CAUGHT ON THE BOUNCE. Stray Bits of News Gathered by tlie Wayftidc for the Information and Instruction' of Herald Kcadcrs'-llappcnliifs of Interest About the City. "Mason Fruit Jars 65o dcz. and moat still lowerat, W. Boyd Jones". W F Staokhouse, of Marion, spent last Thursday in Conway on le^al business. Briutf your tobacco to tJorry Ware ~ ' -> " .mi/inu o?>? MM ill 1 Vlll ijuusu wur/i i! pi luua t*i u)> Limb. Some of the best sales this season was made on the Ilo" ry Ware house to-day. StilT shirts are not very comfortable these days, and soft drinks are better than hard ones. J H Hendricks, of the Cedar Grove section, spent last Saturday in town on business. Mr J P Cjx, of Wilmington, was in town a few days lust week on a visit to his many friends. II C Cannon, of Dongola, was among those visiting Conway on business last Saturday. Mrs. Mary Bethume, of Aberdeen. N. C., is visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. B- L. Housend, W S Hewett, of Hammond, S CM was among those calling at the Herald ollico last week on business. The Horr3r Warehouse has a complete force, and every facility for the right handling of the weed J R. Bowles is always there and on the job. Horry Warehouse. After an absence of a fortnight J G Woodward, of the firm of Wuudward Bros., has returned to Conway. Elovon hundred pounds of fcobac - - ? - ?- d * in i.i co wero sum on me noor 01 i no r ar | mors' Warehouse uu the 25th lor over #1)00. C E Dusenburj. one of the leading young men of the Buckgvill# section, was a pleasant caller ai the Herald olliee one day last week. As going to press W. P. Lawrence at Ear mors Warehouse just completed a sale at an average of $10 00 per hundred. Hurrah! for Conway and Partners Warehouse, The pledge of John W. Carter was filed in time as a candidate for Magistrate, 11 was overlooked, it seems, and was not published among the list. The walls of the now stores being erected for G B. Jenkins on a part of the Todd property, are sow up, and these stores will no doubt be ready for occupancy in the noar fnture. The Horry Tobacco Warehouse \>exerting itself this year in behalf of the best interests of the tobacco far * *- v* / ? T t > mors ot Liorry uounty. uivo J u Bowles a call. Hot. J. M. Skipper will preach at Mt. Horaion Baptist Church on Saturday evoning, August 10th, commencing at the usual hour, and at Springfield on Friday night before the third Sunday. We have six buyers on the C?*?n ?v>v market and others are coming An- ; trust 1st. Got in the ru-'1 ' !>- -r* I your tobacco to the Fa**m ?' r > >. co Warehouse and s.a.- L.?. ruiice hustle for top prices. Bring us a trial load to the Horry Tobacco Warehouse Your patronage will bo rewarded by courteous treatment and square dealing. J It Bowles. Rev. J Tj Cains, while pissing through the city Monday on his way to his homo at Tabor, reports having just closed a revival meeting of savoral weeks duration at Tilly Swamp. Everybody is doing what? Soiling their tobacco for more money at tho Farmers Tobaoco Warehouse, whero W. P. Lawrence sees that it brings the top price. I There will be a box supper at Toddville School Auditorium, August '2nd, 1U12. Proceeds will be used for the benefit of Union Church Don't forgot the date and bring well filled purse. Ceph Jordan. When your neighbor says he made money by going to the Farmers' Warehouse, why don't you do the same and make your wife and children smile by spending the extra money ynu get for them. Prices are good. Try Lawrence. No 17 HORRY HUSSARS RETURN From Encampment..Military History Will be Published Soon. The local military c ompany, the Horry Hussars, has returned from the regular encumpment held this year at CampPettus, Anniston. Ala bama, A very sue >ssful encamp i.ent is reported anu the Company is in the best form it has been for years. The Military history for Horry County, which will be published uqder the auspices of the Company, is being pushed and will soon be ready to go to press. Any;* person who has any historical data will piease send same to Lieut. ESC Balcer, Editor-in-Chief, or to Sgfc. W Basil King, Business Manger, Conway, S. C. Wo will greatly appreciate your cooperation and help. Good Joke on Auctioneer Burton at Neal's Warehouse. Mr. Burton is attracting quite a lot of attoutiou on his sales and one day this week an old colored man followed Mr. Burton from the time he started to sell the first pile of tobacco until he sold the last pile and when the sale closed the old man ^aid if he had a possum dog that had as free a mouth as Mr, Burton he would not take one hundred dollars for him.?Mulling Enterprise. STATEMENT RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS TOWN OK CONWAY, S C., FEBRUARY I, is;:2, TO JULY 27,1912 DR. To Cash on IIand_ $ 17 43 To Real and Personal Tax 4, 318,09 To Street I ax 555 00 To Privilege Tax 260 00 To Pound Collections 35 75 To Police Tax 189 00 $5,375 27 CR. By Overdraft Bank of Horry 2-1-12 $ 29257 By Vouchers r-alaries 529 17 By Vouchers Police Extras 4 40 By Vouchers Fire Department.. 700 03 By Vouchers Street Department 690 58 I By Vouchers Feed Act 10-1-11 to date 536 70 By Vouchers Electric Lights __ 825 54 Hy Vouchers Fuel 1 UU By Vouchers Hooks, Printing, Stationery. 27 47 Hy Vouchers Pound Fee 1 50 Hy Vouchers Postnge 1 40 Hy Vouchers Two Coffins 12 00 Hy Vouchers HealthDeparment 48 00 Hy Vouchers Insurance 52 50 Hy Vouchers Interest 332 00 Hy Vouchers Clerk's Hond 8 00 Hy Vouchers Team Account-.. 100 00 Hy Vouchers Pd Note Hank of Horry 1,000 00 By Vouchers Tax iAbatement- 1 20 ILf Vouchers Tax Nulla Honas 70 15 Hy Hy Cash in Hank of Horry 135 06 5,375 27 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,, County of Horry. | Personally appeared before me, T B Sini.'h, Treasurer of Town of Conway, S u., who, being duly sworn, depones and says, That the foregoing statement of collections and disburse* menU is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. T B SMITH. Treasurer. A II LONG, Notary Public, S C, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Town of Conway. I, J M McKeithxn, Chairman Finance Committee of Town Council of the Town of Conway, hereby certify thAt I have checked the foregoing statement and find same to be correct, J M M' KEITH AN, Chairman. SALE DAYS AT Fanner's Warehouse I J. S. Neal & Co., Props. | MULLINS, S. C. AUGUST Thursday 1st Sale 3 v Friday 2nd. 44 2 Mondsy 5th 44 5 j Tuesday 6th 44 4 j Wednesday 7th.. 14 3 J Thursday 8th 44 2 M Friday 9th 44 1 m Monday 12th 44 4 Tuesday 13th 44 3 I VV3dnesday 14th ? 44 2 I Thursday 15th ' 1 m ] Friday 16th. 44 5 m I Monday 19th. 44 3 I Taosdny 20th ... *4 2 Wednesday 21st 44 I ( Thursday 22nd " ? Friday 2.3rd *4 4 ' 1 U.aihlM 44 2 V | muiiuwy xuiii ! Tuesday 27th 44 I Wednesday 28th ** 5 Thursday 29th 44 4 fl Friday gOth. 4* 1 ^ OUR AUCTIONEER BEING A I PARTNER IN THE BUSINESS will naturally take mote interest in selling 1 each pile of tobacco, thus placing us in fl position to serve your selling interest better than ever. Come to see as. 'I 8. NEAL & CO. I Mulllits, S. C. / 4w20. <i I