Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SAL Sail aroum where you Monday 01 Good Apron G T OillAef C?1 Ajauica Atii; kjii Ladies' $1.00 P 12 Yards 10c 1 Bargains all over i TH HHHHHHBMHHHHBIBi CHARGES BROUGHT IN FIGHTING THE liEiliUiOlllUW tASJKi Argument Used in a Pennsylvania Negro's Habeas Corpus Case?Negro Lawyers Appear in Court?PicThis State as Headquarters for Lyacfciug Parties. Columbia, April IB.?The two negro lawyers and the white attorney of Joe Grant, in Harrisburg, Pa., in their pleadings Governor Tener in fighting the requisition papers and before Judge Ferguson in the habeas corpus proceedings, charged that if their client was brought back to South Carolina he would be burned or lynched; that there is now, a bill pending before the legislature, which stands a good chance of passage, sanctioning and legalizing lynching. Neither Governor Tener nor Judge Ferguson would take cognizance of these alleged pleadings. This was a statement given out by Solicitor George Bell Timmerman, of Lexington, to day. ?J lir'iL ma -* vnaikcu nun muraer. Jos Grant, a negro, is wanted in Edgefield county for murder. In the town of Johnson, April 14, 1906, he became involved in a "row" with a negro woman. He was arrested by Edward Webb, the town marshal, who called J. T. Durst, a farmer, to assist him. After being arrested the negro asked to be led to his barber shop saying that he wished to get some articles to take with him. His request was granted. When he reached the shop he suddenly reached into his pocket pulled his gun and fired, the bullet hitting Durst, fatally wounding him,. He died in a few days. The negro in the excitement broke away. The marshal shot at him twice, neither bullet reaching its inai'K. joe urant crossed the Savanah river and went to Savannah, later working around until he located in Cleveland, Ohio where he stayed for two years. He sent for his wife in Johnson and had her to go to Philadelphia to meet him. In Philadelphia Grant opened up a barber shop with a gambling joint upstairs. The resort was only patronized by negroes. It was here that the alleged negro murderer was arrested. , Mulatto Detectives Work The case was worked up by a mulatto detective, one Hogan, who is connected with the Philadelphia police force. Hogan was born in Ireland, of a white father and negro mother , and claims to be an AfroIrishman, probably the only one in iho II/Afl rl WKftt* r1 > *- " " -- 5 v..v oviiu. ?? nun uiaiiv wao unutT the influence of liquor this mulatto detective overheard him boasting of having killed a white man. Upon an investigation the detective found Joe Grant was wanted in Edgefield county. Former Governor Ansel offered a reward of $150 for the apprehension of Joe Grant and the citizens of Johnston $200. The mulatto detective told Mr. Timmerman that several negroes were going around Philadelphia telling the negroes and some white people that the state of South Carolina was in a condition of anarchy; that if Grant was taken hack he would be either burned or lynched by the barbarian population. The detective claimed they were stirring up this prejudice to collect money from the | unwary in order that they could feather their own pockets. He also averred that this clique had collected probably two or three thousand dollars; that they had not the slightest idea that Grant would be allowed to remain in Pennsylvania. Requisition Papers From Blease. Govtrnor Blease some time a(?o sent requisition papers to Governor Tener -E! S d to the Sales ir hard earne uy we uuer u inghams, the yar Ik Hose, the pair Aght Gowns, at e; EHeach for . . . the store, come and se E Bj of Pennsylvania, requesting the extradition of the negro Joe Grant. Despite the clamor that Grant would be lynched if brought to this state for trial he honored them. In the habeas corpus proceedings tho state of South Carolina won, but the negro was allowed ten days in which to make an appeal. Solicitor George Bell Timmerman, ofLexington, represented the state of South Carolina. He said today that he had not the slightest doubt that the negro would be brought back to the state in a few weeks. "Joe Grant was represented at Harrisburg by two negro lawyers and one white attorney. The white lawyer was from Harrisburg and the negroes from Philadelphia. They charged that conditions were such in South Carolina that a negro could not get fair trial in this state. They nlso phnrirw) thnt u l?lll wac nan/linir before the general assembly, which would probably pass during the next session, authorizing and legalizing the lynching of negroes. Governor Blease's Richmond Speech "Another charge brought up was that the State did not equally divide school funds. One negro of the many testifying, Dr. W. A. St. Claire, claiming to be from Georgetown, stated that he knew conditions in this state. "Much stress was laid on the speech of Governor Blease before the convention of governors in Richmond, which created somewhat of a sensation. "Judge Ferguson refused to allow the questions of lynching and burning of negroes to be introduced in the testimony. The only doubt in the judge'smind was the matter of granting the negro time for an appeal; but the next day he did so. Af ter this i left the whole matter in the hands of the district attorney, who will look after the interests of the state of South Carolina, and I returned home." Tabor Locals. Mr. Walter Hames made a flying trip to Pacolet on business Saturday. The weather has been very unfavorable for the past week. The farmers get but very little work done on this account. Rev. Mr. Burgess conducted services at Mt. Tabor church Sunday past. There was a good congregation, and the sermon was excellent. A great many of the people of Tabor attended the home talent play at Lockhart last Saturday night, Among them were Misses Belle Moorehead, Minnie Bowie, Cleo Baldwin, Edna Baldwin, Mrs. Byrd, Mrs. Shands, Messsrs. Hal Baldwin, Smith Harvey and P. E. Byrd. Mr. Hal Baldwin spent Sunday afternoon at Lockhart. Miss Minnie Bowie spent Sunday with Mrs. I. K. Brennecke. Miss Edna Baldwin has returned . home from Pacolet where she has been teaching. Her many friends are glad to welcome her back among , them. Miss Eliza Byrd spent Sunday with Miss Cleo Baldwin. Mr. Hal Baldwin returned to Clem- 1 son College Monday after being at home two weeks on account of being sick. His many friends wish him great success, and that he will be able to stay until June. Miss Alice Brennecke went to Lockhart Saturday evening to visit the Misses Hope, and returned Sunday. Miss Belle Moorehead spent Saturday night with Miss Bowie. Mrs. J. V. Askew \rant to Union Monday to see her mother, Mrs. Meng, who is seriously ill. Her many friends wish her a quick recovery. "Hiram Corntassel." / AIL! and then Sail d dollars gc le following < d (limit) 3c. \ . . . 15c. 7 ich . . 69c. 7 . . . 98c. ie for yourself. "Noug \TT The Flies' Revenge A Poem With a Moral. rpEN little flies All in a lineOne got a swat, XTlNE littlo flies Grimly sedate Licking their chops? Swat! There were piGHT little flies Raising some moreSwat! Swat! Swat! 8wat! Then there were POUR little flies Colored green blue? Swat! (ain" it easy?) Then there were rpwo little flies Dodged the civilian? EARLY NEXT DAY THERE WERE A MILLION! ?Buffalo News. THE TYPHOID PLY. Baby bye, Here's a fly. Let us swat him, you and I, While we talk. See him walk Ana ror mioroDes navarbau, " Do you think with ?tk StStCTXWw<*You and I would walk on meatf Will thia fly Tall ma why Ha will walk on broad and pief Sura ha knows That his toas > / Ara all covarsd with typhoo. I should think if I wara ha I'd not fall in milk and tea. Kill him quick Or he'll make you vary siok. Flies you strietiy should avoid If you would not have typhoid. ?Cookery Sohool Magazine. rni X2 1 * - * i nere are Limes wnen eacn 01 us would like to hold the weather man's job for a minute. Notice. It is ordered that the regular spring teachers' examination be held at the court house 1st Friday in May, for white teachers, and Saturday following for colored teachers. Teachers will govern themselves accordingly. T. H. Gore, F. M. Ellerbe, 15-2t Jas. H. Hope. ON EXHIBITION AND FOR SALE at THE UNION TIMES OFFICE, eow.tf. Union, S. C. FOR THE BEST ?IN-rMEATS VEGETABLES BUTTER and EGGS TRY SUMNERJBRQS. lVl/illlUil Phone 194 45 Main St, SAL I I back to the OL >es the farthe: extra specials, fard wide $1.00 qui 5c Voile Flouncing 5c Bulgarian Floui I)" said. MILLINER) ER\ mmmmmmammmmmk+thiajto The new delh Parcel Post. When you ree advertisement I._ buy them riia you buy?eit always sold y times guaranl Here are n few If you are in tc of town we will Lyon's Tooth Powd< Packer's Tar Soap Cuticura Soap Spearmint Gum Diamond Dyes Hind's Cold Cream Peter's Milk Chocoli Pond's Extract Crc Gillette Razors Eastman Kodaks Colgate's Dental Ril Cream THE R Th F. A. RICE, Pr< UNDE Is a profession that is attr tory of the United States. 01 flip l'mnftrfnnpo nf tliia Kr>a n/^Vi V* ? V A VWAAW V/ A. VI HtJ Ml UltVii dertaker who understands the be entrusted in arranging ar ...EM Is very necessary in mam contagion and preserves that plished by those who have ha< The Bailey Undertaking C Licensed Embalmers, Mr. M. perience in both branches of that those of moderate means the health of the community balming FREE. Bailev I A soft answer may not turn away wrath but it saves a lot of useless St talk. ai Many a man is called lucky who nf merely had common sense. si E! Si D RELIABLE st. For Satu so be on hai mitt., rn ar ma amy iviessaiine, , at the yard . icing, the yard I. Satisfaction or y r H. L. Gl 9 Prop Deli w? Man Will Yd *s an v ^ei m*tHe Mp? ^ er in mar /cry man is Uncle Sam, and his , id your favorite periodical to-nigl :s of goods you want, remember ;ht here in town. You can sec her at the store, or at your horn ou subject to approval and back* tec?ours, the makers' and the of the many guaranteed goods we < wn we will deliver them personally, send them by Parcel Post. Mail or telephone your order srs 25c. Pear's Glycerin 25c Cuticura Salve zdc. fompeian ureal 5& 10c. Absotin, Jr. 25c. Hind's H. & A ate 10c. Ed. Pinaud's 1 sam 25c. Welch's Grape $5.00 Auto-strop Saf< Rexall "93" Hi 3bon Tonic 25c. And many, mai LICE DRU( e REXALL Stor 5s. C. H. MILHOUS, M :rta acting more attention now bservmg people are beginni of business, and the advant s work in all its branches a id directing funerals. IBALMIP / cases, and when properly life-like appearance so desi l experience and training ir ompany now employs two e Bonner and Mr. H. W. Edj undertaking, whose services can afford?and where nec and prevention of the spr Jndertak A contract has been let to J. R. ;eel of Bennettsville by the town ithorities of Darlington for the pav? of about 18,000 square feet of the dewalks of the town. This is the VIL! BATTERY irday and nd: the yard 69c .... 49c .... 49c our money back. IFFNEY, rietor. New | verv II of .1 Let Him 5 You ? old friend I and a very | [id of ours. D > us serve | and cheap- j | ly ways. ^ Servicc is the jj | it and see the j | that you can ! R : them before n c. 1 hey are ' :d by a three M magazine's. 5 carry in stock. I u If you arc out [! ?j II e Soap 25c. 50c. m 50c and $1.00 $1.00 . Cream 50c. la'ir Tonic 50c. Juice 50c. 2ty Razors $5.00 air 50c. and $1.00. ny others. iCO. e [gr. & Treas, KING than ever before in the hisng to realize more than ever ,ages of having a trained unnd to whom every detail can sIG... done prevents the spread of rable and can only be accom1 this profession. xperienced Undertakers and *ar, who have had large ex> we offer to all and at prices essary for the protection of ead of contagion we do eming Co. first step in the directon of paving. The man who is always blowing his horn seldom knows more than one tune.