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VOL XXIX. - BTB6 THE COURT OF SESSIONS FOR THE TRIAL OF CRIMINAL CASES .CONVENED ..ON MONDAY MORNING L NO IMPORTANT CASES jg ^ But Various Matters of Minor Im port a nee Were Cleaned off the Docket,?Some Additions Made to the Chain Gang Force on the Roads. The court of General Sessions commenced on last Monday morning, ^ Hon. S. W. G. Shipp, Judge of the 12th circuit presiding. There were no cases of much general interest tried. It was just the usual number of the small crimes, such as violation of the Dispensary law, larceny, etc. Solicitor L. II. Singleton was again at his post of duty. The following cases were laid over until the next term: 4 The State vs. E. C. Kilby, six indictments. The State vs. A. P. Johnson. The State vs. George Alford. The first case tried was that of the State vs. Mrs. Olympus Lee and Robert Lee charged with killing stock. The jury cleared the defendants. The State vs. Herbert Moore for violation of the dispensary law was 0 noil prossed. The State vs. Robert Chestnut for violation of the dispensary law was nol prossed. The State vs. Phonic Dewitt charged with violation of the dispensary law was nol prossed The next case was the State vs. J. Wood Herring charged with obtaining 1 ? 1 / _ 1 - i i guuus oy xaise pretenses. j-ic was found guilty. The State vs. P. P. Tyler for disposing of mortgaged crop, was continued. The State vs. Owen Ward was continued. The case of the State vs. O. M. Ward charged with assault and battery with intent to kill was then taken up and continued until next day. The State vs. A. C. T. Gore, appeal, was continued. John Gilyard pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and ag# gravated nature, and was sentenced ^ * to $50.00 or 40 days on the public works. The State vs. J. C. Calhoun for vioffWt lalion of the dispensary law was called. Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentneed to $100.00 or 3 months on the public works. On Tuesday morning it developed that there was nothing further for the criminal court to do, except to take out the final orders, which was soon done, and the criminal court adJ journed for the term. The court of v common pleas was opened on Wednesday morning for the purpose of taking out orders, and uncontested matters. The Judge and the other court officials all left Conway Wednesday. The grand jury made their final presentment on Tuesday morning long before 12 o'clock. I) A Correction and Explanation. In our last issue there was a local item appearing as follows: "Beware of slaughter sales, you might get slaughtered yourself." This was a local item of advertising from the Cash Store, of which Mr. W: Boyd Jones is the owner and manager. The - item in question was plainly marked W' advertisement on the sheet of paper on which it was writtten, along with other Jines and items. When it appeared in print it was separate from the others that were marked. In the same issue we had a large advertisement for the big slaughter sale of the Conway Bargain House. The circumstances above set forth would ^ give this paper the appearance of adW vertising a big sale for one customer, I :? and then of its own motion knocking f that salc in behalf of another cusj tomer. For this reason we are making this explanation and correction, for nothing could be further from our I, intentions, our aim always being to (give every man a perfectly fair and impartial showing. We desire all concerned to know that the item in ^ question which would cause thosd who did not know to think we were knocking a sale that we were at the same- time advertising, was furnished by another customer, and was marked as advertising along with other (items on the same shct. To Visit Conway. At the last State Sunday School Convention Mr. John C. Carmon, then general secretary of the Colorado Association, was elected general secretary for South Carolina. We arc indeed fortunate in securing Mr. Carmon. With his wide Sunday school . knowledge, and strong personality, ^ he will be of great service to the I Sunday school cause of the State. I Mr. Carmon is now touring the State getting in touch with the work , and holding conferences with the of1 ficcrs. He will be in Conway on ! Wednesday the 27th. A conference | is being planned for 3:30 o'clock on K that afternoon at the Presbyterian K ^ church. All county and township ofI Jq hcers are especially urged to be pres ent. All Sunday school superintendI ents, pastors, and others specially in9 teres ted in the Sunday school work m in the county are invited. 9 Wednesday evening, the 27th, Mr. |j Carmon will address a public meet| ing at the Methodist church. All are 9 W invited to attend this service. [ Paul Quattlebaum, [; ? , County Pres. the SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS | Coming to Conway,?Methodist Sunday School Conference Meets Next Tuesday. Next Tuesday afternoon, June 2nd, at 3:30 o'clock the fifth annual session of the Marion District Sunday School Conference will convene in the Conway Methodist Church. It is expected that about 75 delegates will be in attendance. We publish below the interesting ii. i? i ? i ' prugj um mat jias ucen proviaea. ! The two principal speakers from a distance are Prof. J. M Way of Spartanburg,and Miss Elizabeth Kilpatrick of Corinth, Miss. Prof. Way has been here several times before and is deservedly popular with all our people. Miss Kilpatrick of Mississippi is one of the foremost Sunday School workers in the entire country. It is a most remarkable priviledge to have her In our town. She teaches a Sunday School class of 500 men in her home town. Besides this she is in constant demand as a speaker on Sun day School topics all over the nation. She is a charming speaker. She will speak three times on Wednesday of the Conference. Itev. R. Herbert Jones of Marion will preside at the sessions of the Conference. Rev. Albert D. Betts of Conway is district secretary. The local committee on entertainment are as follows: Mr. W. M. Goldfinch, Mr. S. P. Hawes, Mr. Frank Clarke, Miss Ella Sessions and Miss Helen McCoy. We feel sure that all of our citizens will cordially welcome these visiting friends. Conway is noted for her lavish hospitality. There will probably be about seventy-five delegates altogether. There are that number of Sunday Schools in the district, and the attendance generally average, one for each school, though each is entitled to two delegates. ?First Session, Tuesday Afternoon, June 2nd. 3:110 Special Service of Prayer, by Rev. M. F. Dukes. S'/IK Thnmr. ?rn?ii,i a. wr . ?w U1U1U XIUIIIIU^ 111 tilt; ; Sunday School." Fifteen-minute talks. (1.) What ought to be the true aim , of the teacher of children in the Elementary Division? by Mrs. 1 A. C. Thompson. (2.) Why the new Graded Lessons are essential in the work of the Beginners and Primary departments, by Mrs. L. Cottingham. (3.) How far may we proceed with strict grading and the graded lessons in a school that meets in a single room? Why? by J. M. Way. 4:30 Open Parliament: "The Ele- , mentary Grades and the Graded Lessons," led by Mrs. A. C. Thompson. 5:00 Address "Suiting the services of the Church to the children of the Elementary Grades," Rev. ' A. E. Holler. 5:20 Address: "Early conversion: j What it is, and its importance," j by Rev. B. R. Turnipseed. i ?Second Session, Tuesday Night, June 2nd. i 8:00 Devotional Service, conducted : by Rev. W. C. Kirkjand. i 8:15 Address: "A summary of the ] past achievements and present 1 needs of our District Sunday < School work," by Rev. R. Herbert Jones. 8:45 Address: "the Sunday Schol and j Missions," by Rev. J. S. Beasley ?Third Session, Wednesday Morning, June 3rd. 9:30 Scripture Reading and Prayer. by Rev. L. T. Phillips. , 9:45 Theme: "The Teen Age in the , Sunday School." Ten-minutes talk. (1.) The Teen Age Boy; how to get ' and hold him in the Sunday , School," by H. W. Ambrose. . (2.( "The Adolescent Girl and her demands from the Sunday School, by Mrs. F. L. Glennan. (3.) Are we ready for Graded Lessons in the Secondary Division ? Why?" by Rev W. C. Kirkland. (4.) "What can the Sunday School do to secure the regular attendance of Secondary Division pupils on the Church services," by A. E. Goldfinch, 10:30 Address: "Wesley Senior and Intermediate Bibles Classes, the demand of the hour," by J. M. , Way. 11:00 Address by Miss Elizabeth ICilpatrick of Corinth, Miss. ?Fourth Session, Wednesday Afternoon, June 3rd. 3:30 Opening devotions led by the President. 3:45 Address: "Children's Day." by Rev. F. H. Shuler. 4:15 Round Table: "Children's Day Plans and Problems," conducted by J. M. Way. 4:30 "Individual study of Teacher Training courses," by Rev. W. C. Owen. 4:45 "How to conduct Teacher Training at the regular sessions of tne Sunday School/' by Miss , Elizal>eth Kilpatrick. 5:00 Round Table: "Teacher Training Plans and Problems/' conducted by Rev. W. C. Owen. 5:15 Address: "The supreme impor- j tance of the Workers' Council ; with at least monthly meetings, by Rev. A. J. Cauthen. 5:45 Business: Reports of committes, resolutions, place for next meeting, etc. ?Fifth Session, ? Wednesday Night, June 3rd. 8:00 Devotional exercises by Rev. D. H. Everett. 8:15 "A sketch of the work and growth of the Wesley Bible i Classes in the South Carolina Conference," by Rev. R. R. Doyle. low CONWAY, S.C., THURJ Up THE SAW MILL OF THE CONWAY LUMBER COMPANY LAST SUNDAY ABOUT NOON. THE NEW MILL GONE By Reason of the Flames Which Catch in the Fire or Boiler Rooms, Going Through the New Mill and Dry Kilns Nearby,?The Planing Mills and Large Stores of Lumber Were Saved. Last Sunday betwen the noon hour and 1 o'clock, fire caught in the boiler rooms of the Conway Lumber Company and despite all efforts to save them the new saw mill plant together with the old saw mill which was side by side, and aiso the dry kilns of the plant, were totally destroyed by the flames. The mill was being watched, or supposed to be, by the colored foreman. He stated that when he discovered the fire it was so much under way that he could not get to the lire whistle to blow it and give the alarm. It was last Thanksgiving day that the Conway Lumber Company began the erection of a new saw mill plant close by the side of the old mill which has done duty for many years. The work had progressed ever since that time in the hands of competent mill builders and the old mill was shut off the first of last week. It was intended to start up the new machinery with increased out-put as soon as the new equipment could be lined up, and fr.Vlf* hllllrHmr finnhr nnrvmlnfn/l ......I Pwr ^ illlMl J V-V1JI jllCl/CU j ?11114 this would have been within a few days. It was this new mill as well as the old one by its side that went up in the flames. The planing mills and lumber sheds of the company and its rehandling and shipping departments are separated from the saw mill plant by an open yard. Between the two parts of the plant there was nothing to burn except saw dust and some trash. The Conway Fire Company, assisted by the people in general who quickly gathered at the fire succeeded in confining the flames to the saw mill portion of the plant. The Conway Lumber Company furnishes employment to hundreds of men. Its stockholders and manager are business men of experience. They have always taken a great interest in the public improvement of the town. They have rendered valuable assistance in every movement both financially and personally. Everybody regretted this terrible disaster which in a few hours wiped out the results of efforts they were making to improve the mill. The cost of the property destroyed was about $65,000.00 . Of this amount about $45,000.00 was covered by insurance. They have lost at least $20,000.00. " Mr. Mayo Dusonbury while fighting the fire became overheated and fell from one of the sheds. For a short time he was unconscious. A physician was called and he was taken to his home, where at last accounts he was rapidly recovering. Mrs. C. E. Haselden returned to tier home near Latta last Tuesday. Burroughs School Closes. The Burroughs High School closed the early part of this week with commencement exercises. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered at the school auditorium on last Sunday by Rev. J. A. McQueen of Morvin, N. C. There was a large crowd of people in attendance. The program was carried out as follows: I. Playlet: "In Gooseland." Sixth Grade, Miss Derham, teacher. II. First Grade, Miss Quattlebaum, teacher. Song: "Forget me Not," Selma Gregg. Recitation: James Edward Bryan. Song: "Dolly Cradle Song." Girls of First Grade. Recitation: "Hiawatha," Edwin Todd. Song: "Baby Seed Song," Edna Barrel son. III. Second and Third Grades. Mrs. Burroughs and Miss Phillips, teachers. Reading: "Moo Cow Moo," Evelyn Howell. Reading: "Seein' Things at Night," Eugenia Andersen. Plnvlot. RoH xj~~i ^ iviuuif^ liUUUf Reading: "The Water Million/' Earnestine T ittle. Fourth Grade, Miss Harlee, teacher. IV. Scene 1. Miss Cecilia and William Green Hill, (cutting from Miss Minerva and William Green Hill.) Scene 2. The Wedding. Reading: "Skinny," Bessie Clarke. Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. J. A. McQueen, of Morvin, N. C., at School Auditorium, on Sunday morning. Graduating Exercises, School Auditorium, Monday evening, 8:30 o'clock. The term just closed has been very successful. Federations," by Miss Elizabeth Kilpatrick. 9:00 Open Parliament on Wesley Bible Class work, led by J. M. Way. Adjournment. % III 5DAY, MAY 28th 1914. WARRANTS ISSUED AGAINST KILBY. Parties Whose Checks Went Unpaid Swore Out Warrants Before Magistrate Chestnut. The situation mentioned in this paper last week concerning the farmers who sold strawberries to A. L. Marvel at Loris, and whose orders on the Bank of Loris, on the account of C. K. Kilby were not paid, was not improved any up to last accounts. Later it appeared that the same trouble existed at Adrain, where it was said Mr. Kilby himself had been operating in the same business. Up to the time that A. L. Marvel left Loris, checks had been issued by Kilby in the buying at Adrain to the amount of about $1,800, the parties to whom the checks had been paid being numerous. All of the .$1,800 worth of checks were cashed at banks at Conway and the checks forwarded in the usual course of business through other banks to be forwarded finally to Loris on the bank on which they had been drawn. These checks amounting to about $.1,800, were turned down by the Bank of Loris, there being nothing to the credit of Mr. Kilby, and the checks came back. The banks here went back on the strawberry farmers who had passed the checks in at the bank, as of course they had a right to do. As a result of this several warrants were sworn out against Kilby before Magistrate W. 11. Chestnut. Among those who took out warrants were Kelly Tompkins, J. R. Dorman, L. M. Ludlam, and W. H. Bryant, all strowberry growers, except Mr. Tompkins, who is a merchant at Adrain. The warrants charged the passing of worthless checks under the statute. The warrants were placed in the hands of constable .). 11. McCaskill and were ew.... 1 i' dvji vfu me nrsi part ot last week, and the defendant admitted to bail for his appearance here for hearing the first of this week. In the mean time A. L. Marvel returned to Loris from the place where he had gone. It was stated by parties at Loris that the whole matter would be arranged in a few days. Later this paper has been informed that all matters arc settled. That the cheeks which were at first refused payment, have been taken up and paid. A. L Marvel returned to Loris, and it is stated that there was no intention at any time to do anything that was wrong. It appears to have been one those matters in which circumstances gave the wrong appearance to f^ie actions of the parties. Subsequent events now put them in quite a'different light. The price on every item in our store has been slaughtered beyond recognition. Now is the time to buy clothing, shoes, hats and dress goods. | Get the Lion's share. Bargain House ?adv. Conway Methodist Church. Services for Sunday, May 31st: Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Epworth League at 4 p. m. Evening service at 8 p. m. Subject: "What Our General Conference Did." Marion District Sunday School Conference next Tuesday and Wednesday. A cordial welcome for all. < AAl 1 1 ^ " juuid. Dags Corn, Oats and Alfalfa mule feed only $1.(59 bag, Corn $1.45 bag,. We are repairing and building the Bargain House larger, we must have the room. Get the Lion's share, while the big Bargain House Sale is Running Full Blast.?adv. Card of Thanks. We accept this opportunity of expressing our sincere thanks to the citizens, both white and colored, of Conway and vicinity who worked so faithfully Sunday afternoon at the fire which destroyed our Saw Mill and Dry Kilns. But for this kind assistance of the town fire engine and bucket brigade both of our mill whistles would now be silent and oUr entire plant one mass of smouldering ruins. Again we thank you, one and all. H. W. Ambrose, Mgr. We buy quantity shipments so as to get the very lowest prices. Then, too, our greatly increased patronage demands it. Our customers quickly unload us. THE CASH STORE.? Adv. Keep your blood in good condition by taking our Cream Tartar and Sulphur Tablets, pleasant to take, 10c a box. Conway Drug Co.?adv. THE CASH STORE unloaded another car of flour and meal here last rn i 4 * i uesuay.?Adv. It is never too late to learn the sweetness of low prices. Come to Lewis Mercantile Co., and we will gladly teach you.?adv. THE CASH STORE is averse to "war" and all of it's blighting effects. It's a continual "slaughtering" so long as it lasts.?Adv. Mrs. D. K. McDuffle, after spending a few days with her husband in Loris, stopped over here a few days with friends. It has been four years since she left Mullins to make her home in Columbia.?Mullins Enterprise. The battle is not to the strong, as you will find if you call during our large sale now going on. Lewis Mercantile Co., will give you a fair deal. ?adv. 'iEWii GATHERED BY THE HERALD MAN IN A WEEK. CAUGHT IN THE PASSING Stray Bits of Local and Personal 'in ? I iivuo kiumc ui I nuat' iJIfll llO 111*11 You Know?Others You May Not Know ? Happenings Around the Tow n. Mrs. C. K. Robertson left last week for Waxluiw, N. C. FOR SALE?Two milch cows. J. E. Nicholas.?adv. You can always rely on what THE CASH STORE tells you.?adv Miss Maude Long is away on an extended visit to Moultrie, Ga. Another lot of rice at $2.45 per sack at THE CASH STORE.?Adv. Miss Cecil McKeithan is at home to spend the summer vacation. The weather last week was remark ably cool for this season of the year. THE CASH STORE has won the heart and confidence of it's customers.?adv. Miss Ella King visited friends at Galivant's Ferry the first part of last week. You will find that good "VELVA" table syrup at THE CASH STORE.? Adv. Dr. J. S. Dusenbury was in Florence recently on professional business. Once you know us, we will have your full confidence. THE CASH STORE.?Adv. Misses Mary, Kate and Maggie Oliver of Greenwood, were all in Conway last week. D. C. Johnson of Galivants Fervy spent last Thursday in Conway on legal business. Miss Helen McCoy has returned home from Chicora College to spend the vacation. Miss Loula Pcrrin of Bishopvillc is visiting the Misses Sadie and Fannie Dusenbury. Velvet and Soja Beans, the kind for forage and to improve your land. Conway Drug Co.?adv. W. B. Woodward of the Bucksville Supply Co., of Bucksville was in Conway Monday on business. John Singleton of Toddville was among the farmers visiting Conway on business last week. j We buy in car lots,hence arc in position to save you money. THE CASH STORE.?Adv. I Mrs. J. L. Chestnut left here last Friday to visit friends and relatives in Georgetown county. Prof. M. W. Wall and brother, Beaty Wall, spent last Sunday in Marion at their old home. If we do not treat you right in every transaction, tell us about it. THE CASH STORE.?Adv. The big sale will be running full blast at the Bargain House until June 22nd. Get the Lion's share.?adv. Wonderfull Peas, the most prolific field pea known, 15cts, the quart, $1.00 a peck. Conway Drug Co?adv 11? n - - miss lassie uernam visited in Conway during the commencement exercises of the Burrough's Graded School. If you get anything unsatisfactory from us, we will thank you to return it. We mean to please you. THE CASH STOKE.?Adv. We do not figure on how MUCH we can get out of you, but how cheaplv we can sell you. THE CASH STOKE.?Adv. Mrs. J. B. Cox returned last week from a visit of several days to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cox of Hammond, S. C. Are you one of our customers? If so, why? If not, why not? We have the goods at right prices, and our ambition is to please and serve you. THE CASH STORE.?Adv. Good B Rice only $2.44 bag, 4000 pounds good meat only 9 3-8c pound, 1 AAA * * iviuw pounds iarcl only 9 l-2c pound, 241b. bags Ford's Prepared Flour (>9c, Granulated Sugar only 4 l-2c pound, Everything going but our competitors, they balked. Hear the music and get the $400.00 Piano at your own price. Money saved is money made. The Bargain House is going some.?adv LOST.?One open face gold watch and chain with white Masonic keystone pendant, left on water tank in Town Hall toilet Monday morning 25th inst. Finder will get reward on returning or giving information as to whereabouts of the above articles, to Chas. J. Epps, at Conway Drug Co., Conway, S. C. ?adv. Id. No. 7 WACCAMAW TO BE DREDGED Channel of Twice Originally Projected Depth Will be Dug. Washington, May 20.?Representative Ragsdale to-day was notified that the war department had accepted the bid of the Hillsboro Dredging company of Tampa, Fla., for dredging the Waccamaw river, which will hereafter allow 12 feet of water in this river for navigation instead of six feet. Mr. Ragsdale is well pleased that the bids has been accepted for a chan nel of 12 feet deep instead of one of six feet. It means much to the people who use the Waccamaw for navigation purposes, he says, and will undoubtedly do much toward stimulating commerce in that section of the State The river and harbor bill will take care of the matter hereafter, Mr. Ragsdale also said, and the fact that a bid has been already accepted puts the matter in good shape. Another matter to which Mr. Rags dale gave his attention today was the securing of an order for examination of rural letter carriers who will work from Leo, Hyman and Sanford, all in his district. The examinations will be held on June 80.?The State. /' Cases in Supreme Court. Last week the cases on appeal from this judicial circuit were argued ! in the supreme court. Messrs. R. B. Scarborough and H. H. Woodward of the Conway bar spent the first of last week in Columbia interested in these cases. The case of Mrs. L. A. Anderson against Conway Lumber Company for damages for the killing of her husband was argued by H. H. Woodward for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Visanski and R. B. Scarborough for the defendants. Another case from this court was that of H. D. Elliott against Charley Page and others concerning the construction of a long ditch or canal several years ago in some swamp lands belonging to the Pages. Elliott signed a contract with the Pages to dig a ditch through these lands and receive as compensation for the work a one half interest in the lands to be benefitted. After Elliott had spent about llVO ftlnlicnn/l >" 1 11?v vitvuouiivi viv/iicii o iii tnu wui iv and completed it as lie thought in accordance with the contract, the Pages refused to make him a deed for the half interest in the land, with exception of Julius Blanton who had signed the contract with the Messrs. Page. Julius Blanton complied with the con tract, but the Pages never did, hence the suit which is now to be decided by the Supreme Court. H. H. Woodward represents the plaintiff in this case, and Mr. W. F. Stackhousc of Marion, the defendants. Neal Fowler of Tabor, N. C., was in Conway last Tuesday on business. For your groceries call on Bucksvillc Supply Co.?adv. Hon. R. 13. Scarborough returned last Thursday from a stay of several days in Columbia on professional business. He was present in several cases before the Supreme Court and took in a part of the Democratic convention while he was there. Early White and Yellow Dent, Field Corn, the kind to plant after Potatoes and Beans. Conway Drug Co.?adv. The old Todd residence on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Laurel Street, now the property of G. B. Jenkins, is moved to another lot belonging to Mr. Jenkins on the opposite side of the street. Goods are going at less than first cost. Lewis Mercantile Co.?adv Messrs. Hal L. Buck, J. A. McDermott, J. P. Derham, K. L. Mishoe, L. B. Singleton and others went to Columbia last week as delegates from Horry to the State Democratic convention, held in that city. Wo are after vou. We want YOUR business. THE CASH STORE^-Adv. Mrs. D. H. Russ is now rapidly recovering' from an operation which was performed at the Burroughs Hospital recently. Her friends were alarmed over her condition for awhile. We will prove to you if you will call that we know how to buy goods, and also how to sell them to you at a living profit. Call at Lewis Mercantile Co.?adv. 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