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, iTIje Coxmtg Jlccord. VOLUME 37?NO. 27 TH E COUNTY RECORD, KINGSTREE, S. U THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1922 PRICE $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE ; DUPRE MARCHES TO DEATH WITH SMILE SHOUTS GOOD-BYE TO SWEETHEART HELD IN CELL?WAVES TO CROWD IN STREETS. Atlanta, Sept. 1.?Maintaining his stoicism to the last and with a smile on his lips the black cap was adjusted preparatory to springing the trap i under him, Frank B. Dupre, nineteen years old, paid the death penalty at TTiil+rtn /?rmntv tail hera todav for the murder of Irby C. Walker, private detective, December 15, last. The trap was sprung at 2:04 o'clock and sixteen minutes later the youth 1 was pronounced dead. The scenes attending the execu- J ( tion of Dupre were described by old i .jail officials as the most dramatic ever witnessed by them. Outside the jail the streets on three sides J were blocked with persons eager to, get a glimse of the proceedings. Even the tops of buildings nearby were occupied by men, women and , children. Police reserves were call- j ed out to keep order. Inside the prison walls, Dupre probably was more composed than any of the of- 1 ficials, witnesses or fellow prisoners. ( The youthful bandit was engaged 1 in religious services when the fall of '( the death trap for Luke McDonald, negro, convicted of the murder of a negro woman, could be heard through- . out the jail. He paid no attention . to the subject which within the hours 1 was to mean his own end. He con- ] tinued in prayer until fifteen minutes ( of the hour set for his execution, , when unfalteringly he started for the , gallows five stories above. Upon reaching the death chamber, j Dupre stopped and looked out a window. , "That's some crowd, isn't it," he said to his brother, Joe Dupre. ] He then pointed out acquaintances 1 below and waived to them, shouting "Good-bye." j A deputy sheriff called his atten- . tion to Betty Andrews, the sweetheart for whom he robbed the jewel- j ry store and killed Walker. She was , in a cell two fioors below, her face pressed closely against the bars of the window. She became hysterical ; at the sight of the condemned youth, Who shouted to her: Good-bye, Betty. I want you to be a good girl. Won't you 7" Has words were drowned in the . cries of the crowds below. "Be good, Betty, be good," Dupre repeated again and again. Then as the crowd became quiet: "You are going to meet me in Heaven, aint you Betty?" the bandit shouted at his sweetheart. "Yes," was the reply. Dupre turned to a deputy sheriff and asked: "Well, are you all ready?" The deputy, too choked with emotion to reply, led the boy away to the 11 - g&llOWS. "God bless you all," Dupre shout- j d as he waived a farewell. The condemned youth led the pro-j cession to the gallows, surveyed his, surroundings and then asked his spiritual advisers to sing: "A mother's prayer has followed - roe." Dupre's last audible words, uttered as the black cap was being adjusted over his head, were: "Please brush back my hair." The suit in which Dupre was hanged was the same one worn by him on the day of his crime. The execution of Dupre brought to an end one of the most determined legal battles ever waged in the history of Georgia criminal courts. All other efforte having failed to stay execution a final'appeal was made to president Harding yesterday duc ne; # replied that he was without author- j ity to intervene in the case. ** ???? I Abbeville, Sept. 2.?Attended by his father and brother, a few friends, from Atlanta, and a crowd of sym-1 AjL pathetic and curious townsfolk, the' W'* funeral of Frank B. Dupre, nineteen'/" year-old "Peachtree bandit," who was, hanged at Atlanta Friday, for the murder of Irby C. Walker, private detective, was held here this afterr * noon. fe i-j Taking oi.e of the most drastic W ' steps ever attempted in a strike sit* uation, the United States government ? ' Friday obtained a temporary federal | order restraining striking railroad , * shopmen, thrir officers and affiliated bodies throughout the country from (y interfering in any way whatever with the operation of the railroads. > SUCCESSFUL SALES BY TOBACCO CO-OPS, South Carolina Growers Urged to Hasten Second Cash Payment By Prompt Deliveries. Such succesful sales have been made by the Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association to the important leai dealers and manufacturers that cash advances have been increased en the deliveries of tobacco by South Carolina mnmhpv< nnd n second cash nay mcnt will be made in the near future provided the members increase their deliveries sufficiently within the next two weeks. The system of marketing which started smoothly at the August opening of the Cooperative warehouses in South Carolina and Eastern North Carolina is now in perfect working order and can handle very heavy deliveries according to T. C. Watkins, manager of warehouses for the association. In a letter mailed this week to all South Carolina members, M. 0. Wilson, secretary of the association urges the growers to aid in hastening the second advance by delivering as rapidly as possible. Secretary Wilson says "Our members have delivered to the Tobacco Growers Association in the South Carolina belt ten million pounds but as the sales department have made these sales and can handle your tobacco as rapidly as you will bring it in we desire that you make your deliveries as rapidly as possible. If you will make the delivery of your tcbacco promptly you will have rendered the association and yourself a service for you will enable your officers to make a second payment at an earlier date and we will save some expense in handling the tobacco. On a new appraisal that has been made by the banker committee the advance will be greater than it has been on what has been delivered, but the growers that have delivered will receive the benefit of this advence in the second payment, so that if you will make the deliveries as early as you can get the tobacco in proper condition it will mean an early distribution of the next payment." Enthusiasm for the new marketing plan is rapidly spreading from South Carolina and the East to the old belt of North Carolina and Virginia where increasing members of growers are joining the cooperative every week. o News From Indiantown. Indiantown, Aug., 28.?The Christain Endeavor Society held a special meeting Sunday at 10:30 a. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the fall term. The following young people were chosen to serve during the next three months: President, Lottie Snowden; vice-president, Ele Brown; recording secretary, Christine Daniel; corresponding secretary, Nellie Bartell; treasurer, Eddie Bartell. The peanut popping given at the home of Mrs. W. W. Barr on Tuesday night in honor of Miss Willie Sparks, the attractive guest of Miss Emmie Wilson during the past week, was quite an enjoyable affair. The spacious lawn was thronged with young people and several interesting games were played, after which boiled peanuts were served in abundance. Mrs. Ozzie Lovett entertained her young friends with a card party at her home on Wednesday night, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. W. D. Daniel gave a lawn party at her home on Friday night. Several interesting games were played and enjoyed by all present. Everybody was seated in a circle out under the trees and a delicious lunch, consisting of chicken sandwiches, cake, etc., was served. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McCutchen and family of Kingstree, attended preaching services at Indiantown Sunday morning. , ^ ' Bliss Willie Sharks* the charming guest of Miss Emmie Wilson /during the past week, returned to her home at Salters Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Munnerlyn of Rome spent Sunday here with the latter's mother, Mrs.* P. D. Snowden. Miss Sallie Bartell is spending the week with friends at Hyman. Mrs. A. E. Hill of Rome, is spending several days with Mr. andMjfrt J. M. Williamson. Miss Jennie McCutd^en returned to her home Sunday reter spending several (jays in Kingstree with her aunt, Mrs. Thos. McCutchen. Miss Mildred Wilson and Mr. George Miller of Kingstree were visitors at Indiantown on Thursday night. 4 Official Re i, i ; . :! ? _ j jg i <5 ? a t 11 i-or Governor Cole L. Bleasc |l5 J. J. Cantey William Coleman John T. Duncan j | George K. Laney ; 4' ] Thomas G. McLeod 13 11 For Lieutenant Governor E. C. L. Adams 1 3; 1 E. B. Jackson 26 1 Jennings K. Owens 1 2 i Fiii- Sorrptarv nf Sstafp I w" Yanks Dove 11111 22,15 ' James C. Dozier 101 1 For Attorney General Harold Eubanks 2 i I D. M. Winter 23 I j Samuel M. Wolfe- 7 S ! For Comptroller General Walter E. Duncan ^25 11 T. Hagood Gooding 1 7 < For State Treasurer Samuel T. Carter. 32jlt For State Supt. of Ed. Mrs. Bessie Rodgers Drake__i__I ( J. H. Hope ? 30: J 0. D. Seay j Cecil B. Seigler 1 J. E. Sv/earingen 1! 1 Mrs. E. Barton Wallace?.?!? 5 For Adj. and Insp. General Robert E. Craig 20 1C Thomas B. Marshall 12! ( lor Com. of Agriculture j B. Harris ,2011 : George W. Wightman '12' I j For Congress I W. R. Barringer j 1 A. H. Gasque 2 J. F. Pate j? j Philip H. Stoll I30:il For .Solicitor Jno. G. Dinkins j 13 E Frank A. McLeod 1191C For Senate Wm. W. Boddie ^29: ? S. A. Graham- j 5! f For House of Representatives James P. Adams 4 4 Emerson L. Ard 24 ? W. 0. Camlin 1 2 B. B. Chandler 6 E H. D. Ferrell 1 F. R. Hemingway 8 S W. T. RowelL 25 S W. R. Scott 25 6 J. L. Thomas--- 3 3 For County Auditor J. J. B. Montgomery 132 16 For County Treasurer R. B. Smith 32 1( HMMIIIIHIIHI1IIIIIH 1 m mi vx | lo me uemocr; liamsburg Cou 11 I am deeply appreciative < JI polls in the recent primary, < Record I desire to express ir ; | liamsburg county. I have an i I my nearest opponent, and tl ?> from every county in the disti ? J J victory on September 12th. !! Georgetown, Williamsburg, M: ? and ran second in the counties \ | To get an intelligent viewpoi \ ! district it is necessary to stud ? rTTL - tnna a nnvAvim Q+ol TT J JLIie VUIC noo VAiiUMWij ? :: stoir !; Darlington 985 ;; Dillon 1104 ! Florence 1419 \ | Georgetown 726 ; | Horry .. 914 1! Marion ; 1489 | \ Marlboro 1437 ; | Williamsburg 1837 Totals 9861 ; | With this vote as a basif I ! make me a winner by a handsi I feel that I am entitled \! believe that the position that ? my committee assignment will j J 6th district and to South Car j ; To my friends who so lo; l| [ Aary I am truly grateful. C ! ! 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S8| 31 57 95 21 123 29 18 126 13 191 I27f , 51 25 11 83 7 7 8 9 39 2 7 685 1 56 27 21 11 4 4213 25 115 4 4 59f -+-= I | r9|185|87 203 24(131 50 56 175 37 361 219S j 1 n t~h 1 >0[185 87 203 24 131 50 57 16l!36;36 2178 ! Kings tree School Opens September 18. The fall session of Kingstree high and graded school will begin Monday J morning, September 18th, at 9 o'clock. On Friday morning, September 15th, at 9 o'clock all conditioned pupils and those who have studied mrougn the summer and are candidates for advanced standing, will be expected to report at the school building for examination. Teachers will be on hand to give these examinations. High school pupils who wish to secure state high school diplomas, can do so by entering the high school in the tenth grade and continuing through hte eleventh grade. Two years in an accredited four year high school are necessary before a pupil can receive one of these diplomas. All pupils who expect to enter school this fall are urged to come on the first day and to attend regularly thereafter. Pupils who are irregular in attendance cannot expect to ao the required work and they retard, not only their own progress, but the progress of the entire grade. We have an excellent corps of teachers and we expect to accomplish much during the coming session. All patrons and friends of the school are invited to attend the opening exercises in the school auditorium on the morning of the eighteenth, at nine o'clock. % o Sues "Charleston American" A suit charging personal libel and asking damages in the sum of $100,nnn filoH in tho Court of Common Pleas at Charleston Saturday by B. Frank McLeod against the American Publfe^ung Company and John P. Grace, based, it is alleged, on an article appearing in the Charleston "American" on August 27, generally attacking the plaintiff. The plaintiff in the case is represented by the legal firm of Whaley, Barnwell & Grimball and by Attorney Thomas P. Stoney. o At Pittsburg Sunday seven car repairmen were burned to death, ten men were injured, several severely, and property loss of $220,000 was wrought by fire in a bunk house in the Thireieth street yards of the Pennsylvania railroad. . - j-5. . MRS. MIMS AND MRS. DENNIS WIN CARS IN CONTEST. Mrs. Prevatt and Miss Maude Allene Kinder Win Merchandise Accounts. The County Record's circulation or salesmanship contest came to a close last Saturday afternoon. At 4:30 p. m. the ballots were turned over by the contest manager-to the Judges, Messrs J. M. Hardin and W. H. Welch to count, and a little later they announced the successful contestants as follows: Mrs. J. L. Mims, winner of cue ruiu luuuu^ u?i, iuio. u. u. j^vunis winner of the Ford roadster; Mrs. W. F. Prevatt winner of one-hundred dollar merchandise account; Miss Maude Allnee Kinder winner of the 550 merchandise account. Miss Hattie Stuckey and Mr. J. D. McElveen were each paid a commission of ten per cent, on the business turned in by them. On behalf these candidates and others who took part in the contest The County Record extends sincere thanks. -o News From Rome. tfome, Sept. 5.?Mr. David Johnson of Columbia, is visiting his father, Dr. L. B. Johnson. Miss Mildred Hemingway of Hemingway, was the. guest of her cousin, Miss Nell Wilson last week. Miss Mary Aimar of Charleston is , spending some time with her sister, : Mrs. H. H. DuRant. Mr. and Mrs. Etrich Huggins and daughter, Miss Elizabeth of Red Springs, N. C., are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. L. B. Johnson. Mr. Jeff Rollins and children, Le-. land/ Richard and Dena Lee of Johnsonville, spent Sunday here with the former's brother, Mr. W. C. Rollins., Mr. and Mrs. H. H DuRant and their guest, Miss Mary Aimar of | Charleston and D I. Wilson, Jr., are visiting Prof, and Mrs. 0. M. Mitchell at McColl. Mrs. L. B. Johnson and son, AlI len, spent several days last week in Charleston shopping. I Miss Lessie Moore of Johnsonville, is spending this week with Mrs. Mary Rogers, who was injured by a fall about two months ago. Little Miss Grace Munnerlyn is | visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Snowden at Indiantown. | Mrs. Bowen of Lake City, spent [ last week here at the home of her l 1- nr n I UJICICj iU I TT v? IWlUUOl j Mrs. N. G. Gonzales, Mrs. Clarendon Barrow and Dr. Barrow of Columbia, and Mrs. Kingsley Humbert of New York, arrived here Sunday afternoon by motor to spend a while with relatives. Mrs. Humbert was formerly Miss Beulah Wilson of Man-' ning, and was a popular teacher here several years ago. 1 Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cook and children visited relatives at Indiantown I Sunday. Master "Tom Clyde has returned to I his home in Georgetown, after spend! in** two weeks here with his grandmother, Mrs. A. B. Hemingway. ' - Wft A-J Jlisses Annie wiibun auu .uaij Rhem and Messrs Baker Wilson, Sarvis Cribb spent Friday in Andrews. Miss Alice Rollins of Indiantown, spent last week here with relatives. Mr. alld Mrs. Davis Gaskins and little Davis, Jr., are visiting the former's parents near Lake City. Miss Grace Clyde of Georgetown, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs? A. B. Hemingway. Mrs. W. T. Turbeville spent Friday in Lake City. Mrs. 0. M. Mitchell of McColl, spent last week here with relatives. Miss Annie Carraway spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Raymond Huggins at Johnsonville. The opening exercises of Union high school will be held in the audi- p torium on Monday morning, September 11, at nine o'clock. The patrons are urged to be present. The faculty for the session 1922-23 consists of the following: Mr. Waldrep Laurens, principal, Misses Amy Connor, Parler; Blain, Greenwood; Erskine, ^ Columbia; Laurence, York; Mrs. L. B. Johnson of this place. ' Rev. and Mrs. G. K. Way entertained the members of the Epworth League at the parsonage last Friday night. Games were played on the lawn and everybody had a good time until a late hour. Ice cream an 1 rr^ were served in abundance. * - ?Ml An ltnerestmg program ^yui ue carried out at the Epworth League meeting next Sunday night, September 10. The members are urged to be present. Visitors are cordially invited to come. The time will be 8 o'clock.