The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, July 09, 1914, Image 1
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OBJECTIONS AGAINST !
SOCASTEE DRAINAGE
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DISTRICT WHICH WAS PROPOSED
IN SOCASTEE AND PENDING
A LONG TIME.
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^ SOME ORIGINAL SIGNERS i
WANT TO OPPOSE IT I
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\V. L. Bryan, the Clerk of the Court '
of Common Pleas, \Vas to Hold
Hearing on Final Report of Viewers
-on Last Saturday at Court House?
Citizens from Socastee Attended.
In accordance with the notice appearing
in this paper recently, the (
Clerk of the Court of-Common Pleas, .
Mr. W-. L. Bryan, was ready to hold
a hearing last Saturday at the court
house, on the final report of the board
of viewers, in relation to the second
inagc district proposed in this j1
county under the provisions of the
drainage act of 1911. The notice
stated that a final hearing would be
g^en on the petition in the light of
this final report, and that owners of
lands within the proposed districts
might appear either in person or by
counsel, and file objections in writing.
It was stated in the notice that the
clerk would hear and determine
whether there was any land within
the proposed territory that would
not be effected by the proposed drainage,
and whether there was any land
without the bounds of the proposed
^irea that would be benefited and
therefore should be brought into it.
On Saturday morning by the time
the hour of the hearing arrived, a
number of prominent citizens of Socastee
township were about the court
house. It was apparent that many of
them who had been thought to ho in
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favor of the district had turned j
against it, and there were at the hear- j
'- * ing to be in readiness to file their ob- j
jeptions in writing. I
The district is the second one proR'
posed in this county, and it gets its
name from Socastee Creek, the largest
stream into which the land would
drained, and also from the fact j j
that nearly all of the district lies
within the bounds of Socastee town- j
ship. | .
"Messrs. A. J. Baker, A. J Clardy 1
and G. W. King were appointed as a r
boa*d of viewers when the district |(
was first proposed and they made a '
^preliminary examination of the pro- *
posed district and filed their prelim- f
inary report in .June 1913, finding in
favor of the proposed district. Their '
final report upon which the hearing ^
was to be held last Saturday contains x
quite a mass of information concern- '
Wing the district, and their final report ^
was signed by them and filed on *
March 21st, 1914.
The report shows that the proposed
improvements for the draining of
this territory would cost $39,334.83,
or an average per acre of $2.9G 1-2.
The entire district contains 13,-266,*
50 acres. c
^ It appears .that after the parties v
had all assembled in the court room ;
and the hearing,commenced, it was i
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discovered that there was some technical
error in publishing the notices,
or ii. the posting of them within the
district, and for that reason the hearing
had to be postponed. The Clerk
' of the Court fixed July 29th, at the
Socastee School House at the hour of
10 o'clock. In the mean time tl^p errors
in giving notice will be corrected. 1
Decreased Gold Output in South Carolina
in 191$. <
The production of gold at mines in
Af V South Carolina in 1913 was 230.12 1
line ounces, valued at $4,881, according
to H. D. McCaskey, of the United (
States Geological Survey. The small i
silver output of 40 ounces, valued at
1 $24, was recovered in refining the 1
gold produced. The total value of the
gold and silver yielded was $12,039
less than that of 1912. The product- \
ion given for 1913 was reported from
four small placers and two deep mines <
including the well known Haile mine j
in Lancaster County, which was
equipped with a new cyanide plant
that treated tailings only in 1913.
The total quantity of tailings and ore C
j ^.treated in South Carolina in 1913 (
was 1,010 tons, having an average recoverable
value of $4.(>4 a ton. 1
Card of Thanks. ^
We hereby extend our humble j
thanks to all of our friends^V^r their
jjjt great help and sympathy duiing the C
[ sickness and death of our loving hus- v
band and father. May God extend
his love and mercy to them all. ?
Mrs. G. J. Nixon and Children.
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SLAIN WHILE IN
OFFICE OF DOCTOR
\ MYSTERIOUS KILLING TAKES
PLACE AT FREEPORT, NEW
YORK, PUZZLING AUTHORITIES.
PHYSICIAN SAYS THAT
UNKNOVW FIHED SHOT
There is Only the Doctor's Word for
It, and Perhaps He Will Finally
Have to Answer for the Crime,?
Fnusual Mystery Surrounds the
A IVair.
Freeport, N. Y., July 1.?Police and
:ounty authorities today arc seeking'
i motive for the murder last night of
Mrs. William Bailey in the ofliee of
Dr. Edward Carmen. William Bai- !
ley, husband of the dead woman, is a
nat manufacturer in Brooklyn. He
vas surprised to learn that his wife j
lad been a patient of Dr. Carmen and
loci a red that so far as he knew she
lad no enemies. Dr. Carmen told authorities
he knew of no cause for the
:rime.
Mi's. Bailey was shot through the
leart and died instantly. According to
Dr. Carmen she arrived at his office,
vhich is in his home, at 7:.*>0. An
lour later, d^e said, she was preparng
to leave when a window pane was
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jrviteu, a man s nanci nounng a revolver
thrust in and the shot fired
hat ended her life. Authorities found
;hat the window was covered by a
vire screen which could only be openid
from the inside and that the glass
lad fallen both inside and outside the
oom. The crime caused intense ex:itement
here on account of the so.ial
prominence and wealth of Dr.
Jarmcn and his family. Mrs. Carmen
s the daughter of Frank Clapp Conkin,
one of the wealthiest residents*of
,he South shore of Long Island. Mrs.
Uailey was 86 years old.
DEATH OF GEORGE NIXON.
'rominent Farmer Dies and is Mourned
by His Family.
On June 19th, 1914, Almighty God
n his infinite wisdom, saw fit to take
Jeorge Nixon away from this world
>f sin and sorrow, to one of brighter
ight above. He is survived by a wife,
hree daughters, one son, his mother,
>ne brother and two sisters, besides
losts of friends who loved him. His
iufferings were heart-rending. God's
vill must be done and not ours. He
vill suffer no more on earth. May we
;o live that we may meet him in a
>etter land above. He bore his sufcrings
with all patience.
Sleep on George and take your rest,
I hope in a better home you are
blest.
A Loving Friend.
The weather changed to a little
ooler last Wednesday morning but
iro e ri o M? ?L i.
v xk> ao nut ever uy I
<. H. BURROUGHS, President.
FARMEI
FOR
Dear Readers:
Everything point
Summer. We have the 1
than any Warehouse i r
1 e n c e the people plat
the farmers that we w
ligh dollar for them
lid. For several yea
time and money to the
continue working for
leips us.
Our warehousewil
>f Conway, and J. S.
)f the best warehouse
:he tobacco end of it
/ill see that you get
rour business confidi
entire crop this seas
Warehouse opens July
S2nd. Bring us a loac
pott
RRY COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE,
CONWAY, S. C.,THU
CONGRESS GAMPAiGN
MEETINGS, 6TH DISTRICT
AS ARRANGED BY THE COMMITTEE
APPOINTED FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
THRFF MRNFRFn RAPF
I niikb UUIIIILIILU linUL
RAGSDALE, ELLEBBE, HAMER
The Places and Dates for the Meetings
for Candidates for Congress
in Sixth District Follow,?If Interested
he Sure You Keep Up With
Them.
The campaign meetings for the can
didates for congress to address the
people have, for the past several ,
years, been arranged separately from
the county campaign meetings. This
year there are throe candidates for
congress from this, the Oth District,
and they are J. W. Ragsdalc, the present
incumbent, J. E. Ellorbe who was
in the office before, and A. L. Hamer,
who has never run for this office before
the present time.
Chairman James A. Lewis the first
of this week received notice from the
proper authoritiy, that the following
places and dates had been arranged
for these campaign meetings:
Georgetown, Monday, July 20th,
Carvers Bay, Tuesday, July 21st,
Greeleyville, Wednesday, July 22.
Kingstree, Thursday, July 23,
Lake City, Friday July 24,
Florence, Saturday, July 25,
Johnsonville, Monday, July 27,
Timmonsville, Tuesday, July 28,
Darlington, Wednesday, July 29,
Lamar, Thursday July 30,
Hartsville, Friday, July 31,
Bennettsville, Saturday, August 1,
Clio, Monday, August 3,
Brownsville, Tuesday, August 4,
Latta, Wednesday, August 5,
Dillon, Thursday, August fi,
Pages Mill, Friday, August 7,
Marion, Saturday, August 8,
Mullins, Monday, August 10,
Loris, Tuesday, August 11,
Conway, Wednesday, August 12,
Dog Bluff, (Horry County) Thursday,
August 13.
N. C. Adams for Auditor,
In this issue appears the card of
Mr. N. C. Adams for County Auditor
of Horry County. Mr. Adams has
filled this office for the past term
with careful business management,
and during the time has given the
people courteous and efficient service.
He wil continue to make a good official
if re-elected to the office.
Death of an Infant.
Mr. and Mrs. Neal C. Harrelson,
formerly of Mullins but now of Home,
S. C.. spent the week end with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W.
Harrelson. Since their last visit here
Mr .and Mrs. Harrelson have been bereft
of their one year and eleven
months old baby, Clyde. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of their
friends in this, their former home.?
Mullins Enterprise.
IS TOBACCO WARI
THE SALE OF LEAF TOB
Conway, S
s to high prices for
aonor of selling more
i Horry County, We ap
jed in us, We feel ha
ere trying unusual 1]
they would not have s
rs Mr. L. H. Burrough
T o b a c c o Ma r k e t at Coi
the farmers' interes
1 be in charge of Mes*
Adams of Danville, V*
) men in the South. He
Mr, Burroughs is we
your money. We hope
snce, and that you wi
j on .
FARMERS TOBAC C(
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F1HST. LAST. NOW AND FOREVEH
BSQAY, Jl'LY !>, 191).
CONWAY LUMBER CO. j
DRY KILNS OF BRICK!
THIS WORK WILL BEGIN NEXT
WEEK, REPLACING THOSE
DESTROYED.
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RAPID PROGRESS MADE
HORRY'S LARGEST PLANT
The Work of Rebuilding at Plant of
Opnway Lumber Company Replacing
Damaged Property and Machinery
Now Making Good Headway
'l|>ward Completion.
The work of rebuilding* the brick
dry .kilns at the Conway Lumber Company's
plant will begin next week.
Thoj work of rebuilding these kilns as
well us the boiler housing's has been
let py contract to H. P. Litle, the well
known contractor, lie stated a few
dayj ago that he would begin work
nexi week and carry it through to
corrodetion.
Tiris work was made necessary by
the {disastrous lire which in May last
broMe loose in the boiler rooms and
wasfquiekly beyond control. The entire^
saw mill plant of the company
was destroyed, together with a number
of new machines which the management
had recently purchased for
installing an entirely new plant, and
also the new mill building which had
been in course of construction for several
months.
The work of rebuilding was prompt
ly started after clearing away the
large piles of debris, and the forces
at work have made good progress so
far.
Pots Prom Adrian.
Crops are looking better since the
Showers of rniri
L. S. Anderson has the finest tobacco
in this section.
jyj,r. Willie Watts, who has had typhoid
fever is able to be out again.
The Fourth passed off quietly.
Some of the Adrianites spent the day
at Loris, others at Home wood.
Mr. C. F. Spivey and daughter, Miss
Myrtie, visited at Mr. L. M. Ludlam's
last Sunday.
There wil be a Children's Day at
Poplar next Sunday July 12th.
The Ladies' Aid Society is doing
good work in this community, with
Mrs. W. R. Phillips as President.
Dorsey & Dorman are doing a hustling
business at Adrian.
Rest wishes to the Herald and its
many readers. "Farmer."
Conway Methodist Church.
No preaching services on July 12
and 19, as the pastor will be away on
a vacation. Sunday School every Sun
day morning at 9:45. Prayer-meeting
on Wednesday nights. Epworth League
on Sunday at 4 p. m.
Albert D. Betts., pastor
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SHOESE
ACCO.
C.July 9th, 1914
good tobacco this
tobacco last season
predate the conf i d
we not convinced
17 hard to get the
tuck to us as they
s devoted both his
nway, he expects to
t. What helps you
irs, L. H. Burroughs
a,. Mr. Adams is one
* will have charge of
I 1 known to you. He
to be favored with
11 let us handle your
D WAREHOUSE,
Adams, Manager.
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FOURTH OF JULY j
CELEBRATED BY S0ME;
SAFE AND SANE MANNER AS;
APPLIED TO MOST, OTHERS
j NOT,
HORRY'S FAMOUS PICNICS
WERE THE ORDER OF DAY
i
! There1 Were Many Who Took in the
I ,
Benches at Myrtle or \> rightsville, |
?Others Preferred the Picnics, and
Still Others Staid at Home.
It would be hard to tell exactly how
all the people of Conway and vicinity
spent the Fourth of July. The day
was Saturday. Saturday is the day
! on which the people have to lay in
supplies for the coming week. The
I stores therefore, of necessity had to
remain open to get this Saturday
trade. The stores in Conway and
the mills nearby were all open and
running the entire day so far as anybody
knows.
But still there, were others and
plenty of them who felt free to cele- I
brate the day as they felt inclined
and they did it. The train to Myrtle '
Beach was crowded to its capacity
when it went over on its noonday run.
Others took the early train and spent
the day at Wrightsville Beach near
Wilmington. There was a picnic at
Home wood as usual. There were
crowds there, and they did not fail to
have a good time.
In the afternon at Homewood, there
was a ball game between the Homewood
team and the boys of the Horry
Industrial School.
For the most part the people spent
the day quietly.
One or two little rows were reported
at some places, but none of it
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amuuiiicu lu uu^iiuiig ul u. senuus
nature. There was one cutting scrape
near Homewood.
Loris had her day as usual. The
crowd there was reported as about
the largest in her history. Several
people went to Loris from here and
spent a day of enjoyment there. Loris
is coming to the front in this as in
other things.
LEGAL SALESDAY.
Several Sales of Land are Made by
the Clerk of Court and Sheriff.
Last Monday, July 7th, was legal
salesday at the Court House, one sale
being made by the Clerk of Court and
three others by Mr. J. A. Lewis, the
Sheriff of the County. The sales
were made as follows:
The estate of Caisar Oliver, colored,
consisting of a tract of 120 acres
in Socastee Township was sold to
Williom ..~,1 4-U- -1-1? J
Tf iiiictui V/IIVVI tlllU UUli:i .), tut* Ul'lUIill
ants in this action at their bid of
$375.00.
The estate of Robert Wilson deceased,
situate in Conway Township, containing
94 acres, more or less, was
purchased by J. C. Wilson at his bid
of $500.00.
In the case of the Conway Live
Stock Co., plaintiff, against F. S.
Powell and others, defendants, for
the foreclosure of a mortgage, the
house and lot near the Court House
formerly occupied by F. S. Powell was
sold by the Sheriff to J. E. Dawsey at
tho price of $700.00.
A small tract of land containing 30
acres, lying in Bayboro Township,
bounded by lands of William Baker
and others, was sold under foreclosure
proceedings in a case brought by the
American National Hank of Wilmington,
N. C., and went to the American
National Bank at the price of
$75.00.
TOBACCO AT AY NOR
First Load of Season Received
Wednesday Morning.
Aynor, July 8.?The first load of
the 1014 crop of tobacco was received
here by W. P. Lawrence, proprietor
of the Peoples Tobacco Warehouse
this morning. It was grown by B.
c;. Jenkins, a prosperous farmer of
this section of the county.
The farm cow should not be locked
in the stable at night without
ample ventilation. Where there is
no arrangement for ventilation, the
cow should be left in the lot at night.
A cow should be free from excitement
just before milking time. Abuse
or excitement wil effect the flow of
milk.
The milker's hands must be not only
clean but also dry.
Id.
No. 13.
FOURTH OBSERVED AT
CITY OF LORIS
CELEBRATION r.IVFV iv unvno
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OF THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
CROWD ESTIMATED ST
THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE
Rev. Samuel T. Creech and Hon. Jas.
Norton, of Mullins, S. C? Were the
Orators of the Day,?Picnic Dinner
in Loris Tobacco Warehouse
i Loris, S. C., July Gth.?Last Satur[
day was observed as the glorious
Fourth, giving a picnic and other
amusements for the benefit of the
Confederate Veterans, organized here
several years ago. The main features
were intended for the amusement and
benefit of the old soldiers, but the
people gathered to celebrate the occasion
and the crowd was estimated as
containing at least three thousand
peop'e.
The gathering was addressed first
oy Rev. Samuel T Creech who made
an eloquent speech. Later the Hon.
James Norton of Mullins delivered an
address which was listened to with attention
and interest. At 12 o'clock
the dinner for the old soldiers was
spread in the Loris Tobacco Warehouse.
Besides the dinner and the speeches
there were races of different kinds
and games and contests for the
amusement of those present. The
stores and places of business in Loris
did a rushing business throughout
the entire day.
PROSECUTED AT MULLINS.
Concern Going Under the Name of
Mullins Grocery Company There.
W. R. Lewis, the proprietor of the
Our way Bottling Works, producers of
the iihest soft drinks in this section
of the state, recently caused proceedings
to be brought against O. B. Martin
who had been interested in a partnership
at Mullins, S. C., perhaps
with his two brothers, ail trading under
the name of the Mullins Grocery
Company. It appears that the Conway
Bottling Works received orders
for crates of bottled goods from this
concern, which orders were filled.
The goods were not paid for, neither
did the concern return the empty bottles
or or the crates. One of the rules
of the business of soft drinks is that
the bottles and the crates containing
them are only loaned to the purchasers
and are always to be returned
when empty.
Upon investigating the matter Mr.
Lewis found that these crates had
been sold by the parties to another
cool drink factory in Marion, S. C.
Upon pressing the concern they finally
paid the price of the soda water,
but would not pay tor the bottles and
the crates. As a result of this a warrant
was sworn out against the parties
for disposing of goods in breach
of trust. A trial of the case was set
for one day last wek but Mr. Lewis
was late in getting to the trial and
the case was continued. Later it is
stated that a proposition of settlement
has been made by the accused
parties, and this may result in settlement.
NORTON DRUG COMPANY.
The New Store Opens Today Under
New Management.
Attention is called to the new advertisement
appearing in this issue
inviting the people to attend the opening
of the Norton Drug Company in
its new building on Main Street today
Thursday, July 9th, beginning at 5
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O l IOC K I . M.
Mr. ! '. Y. Piatt, the competent and
efficient manager, has been busy during
the past several weeks installing
the large soda fountain and the other
fixtures which will make this store
one of the most beautiful in this section
of the State. Every lady visiting
the store at the opening, as stated
in the advertising, will be presented
with an attractive souvenir.
No pains have been spared to make
this store everything that a drug
store should be. Beautiful both inside
and out, it is certainly worth a
visit from every reader of this peper.