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05 .^~ ST5L CONTESTANTS ENT rWith great interest and enthusia THE PALMETTO ''?: ^ . 5,000 Subscribers FT . THE GR1 Premium Offer ever made in thij Read our offer on pagaJL _ Following-are the~Tiames_ of * entered: u VMBh ? ? Miss Eloise J aggers? T. J. Lemon Rev. S. C. Campbell ; J~?Mrs. Louisxr~W. Randolph' : ' Rev. W. R. Bowman j.__ Rev. M. Ct Wi41iams Miss Artnie L. Ackormah -L Rev. 0.- A. Parker __. Miss Marie Tribble ..... Miss Myrtle Evans ?.-:.AMiss Glennie.Mae Moselv =? Mr. E. C. Clark Mr. R. Ll piue __ . Allendale Teachers Hold Session in Court House . "* . " j Special to The Leader's- ~ j J Allendale', Feb. 24?The meeting of the County Teachers' As-1 . ' sociation was held in the Court i House at Allendale last Saturday The meeting was opened at 11:30 with Pi;of. Arthur Daniels presiding and .Airs. Louise G. Callahan secretary. From every school distrcit in the County teachers came and they teachers in the State Associating t . x ' The first speaker at the meet ing last Saturday was Supt. J. R. McCijHjum of thq Afiehdale - V -.1 County Schools. _ Mr. McCullum s^id that" the attitude of .the ?Southern while people toward Negro education is better than at any other time, and that all" -J of the citizens in South Carolina ! ni?n nrlcwl fSntr% flio r\rr\nrvnec V>o_ i tuc giau w nv;ic tut too wv,ing made on account of the many ? " agencies at work' for the better meritr of the colored people. Following Mr. McCullom was an address by Prof. I. M. A. Myers of Columbia. He presented the work of the Palmetto State Teachers Assocation and spoke L of J;he very, unique prbgram being arranged this year for the teachers. The main 'speakeh at the meet-? : ing Jq.st Saturday. \|as Dr.'Rdbert Shaw Wilkinsoijj5Jf State College, ^^rr^Wtlkihson has worked hard for the success of the coming convention of the teachers, i Oh March The 9th, he worked with the Executive Committee of the Association in State College, making up the skeleton for the general prugram, put aside "his many dties on the 23rd of January to speak to the-teachers of Richland amMast Saturday as busy as he is "with matters for 'the college during the time the Legislature is in session be' put . . aside. - his work and drove 70 miles to awaken interest in the jocal Association of Allendale uounly that more teachers may . attend the State Convention and begin to-function with the men and women from all parts of the ?State.? Every whore -Dr. Wil? lrincr?n lioc cr>r*lror? 1 Via f no cVinvc vnv. tvuvnviti have enrolled 100 per cent.' It is needless to s'ay that the I* "address of Dr. Wilkinson was grand. It was more than that ahd really gripped the attention of the largo audience of teachers and white people at the meeting. , Besides pointing-out?thad&n-. gers and the many prQblems-to be handled the President showed in his address that most of the trouble in the schools is due to " . - poor teaching and the lack of preparation. President Wilkinson delivering an address to the teachers of South Ca-rolina tnat is worth while having in our libraries?an address that took much worlc and study t<r makeup. Every feacher should hear this wonderful address or " have & fcopy of it. : " In '1 tffui iViig nb "the situation that obtains in the State, Dr. -?? Wilkinoon onid?1 "Out of 848 applicants from ' among Negroteachers at the last examination, only 223 passed and 625 failed outright. Of the j ^ ? i"~ ?' *" ' " ER THE CONTEST! i >sm the Subscription Contest of ' LEADER begins istheSLCK?AN ^ LATEST 1 j state by a Colored Newspaper. ( contestants; who haveaiready2. _ Votes 1 ?? 212 176 " ( 174 " I : 154? 148" w 139 = .. _ 184 M * A__-_- ;___l___ lis: i _______ 112 i : 106 " _\1 J 103" " . .-'-I? ~ 10ft *'? 100 f " i1 22? who ..passed one^ made a first ^ grade certificate and 221 made, third grdde- certificates. 74 per^ cent were failures, which is a < sad reflection oh the race and of better teaching in Negro schools in cities as well as in rural c schools. So long as most of our I teachers have second and third i grade certifisates our schools pan | not make progress. To find out 1 what is the matter with the j( schools we must find out whafe-is ^ t the matter with the teachers; to j find out what is the matter with i the teachers, we must fifld out 1 y r. ' I ivyv.it ig tViP raattpr with the mm- 1 m unities." ?7? 1 Mrs. Louise G. Callaham f One of the leading educJa-torsJ in Allendale County and m theij State is Mrs. Louise G. C&llaham. Shcrhas wonderful influence with <>. 1 %-? V\nv* Vi Am A 7 -I.lit; SCUUUl .Uiuuais.lll IICI umnv^ county and with the State De-.|] partment. It was through her,] efforts'that they had such a good 1 meeting and so large attendance c in the Association l^st Saturday.; What she has done in Allendale j County can be done in every j County in South Carolina if w$, had women leaders in these Counties like Mrs. Callaham atj* Atlendater"1M!s"s~Alice WebFof * Anderson. Mrs. Alice LaSaine Charleston, Miss Charlotte Jack- ^ son of Richland afld others. Professor Arthur Daniels, the1* pri nr,ipfl'T of the, R nsen wn Id - * school at Allendale and Presiassisted with the business side' of the meeting Saikrday. Thru * the efforts of Mr. Daniels and; Mrs. Callaham ~ with" the able; speech of Dr. AVilkinson, 100,per ' State Association. They have done ..likewise in Richland, Marion, Anderson, Georgetown and Darlington. . , . ; Laurens News _ ( ~ ;c Laurens, Feb. 24?It begins to'l look like springtime is imt far I away. ^ .?L Rnnrlo.v wqb "P.n f r\ fluiynVi v Day" at Bethel A. M. E. Church. 1 Every member of the Church r was asked to bring a friend. Our a paslur Rev. J. B. Smith was at i his best air day. The Junior ( Choir rendered some excellent.^ music at 3 rOO-o'clock. - |] The body of-Mrs. Sarah Watts t of Winston - Salem, N. C., for-1 merly of this city,-was-funeral-; ?zed at Bethel A. M. E. Church. 1 She was a faithful member of 1 the A. M. E. Church for a nam-: b$r of years. She leaves to i mourn- her loss, two sons, two < daughters-in-law, four brothers, < one sister and a number of oth- 1 er relatives and a host of friends i We loved her ,yes we loved her but Jesus loved her best, saw 1 her suffering condition and cal- < led her home to rest. h The Blue Bird Sewing dub < "held a" delightful meeting" on ' Feb. 19 at the home of Mrs. Dora t Sullivan. Mrs. S&llie Black- 1 stone, our president, opened the ji meeting with singing, after '\ which the club chanted tljfifji Lord's Prayer In concert. Mus- ' ic, "What a Friend We Have in 1 Jesus." A business meeting 1 followed thn program pnnninting-j of the following names: """" - tm PAtam Reading?Mfs. Mary Parks. Solo ?Mrs, Maggie Wright, Paper? Vtrs. Sula Rice, Subject, Sewing. \fter the program the club Tewed-^for*"orre""houYr then "a"deicious course of ice cream and ?ake was served. Mrs. Lula Rice sras called on by the president to: hank Mrs. Sullivan for her kindless. The next meeting .will be *t-the home of Mrs, Annie Lue 3wens, 845 Price Street. Mrs. Nannie Owens, Mrs. Anlie L. Owens, Mrs. Dora Atwood Mr, Montieth Owens and Mr. ierome .Williams of Greenwood notored to Greenville on business. ? Mr. Earl Owens was a visitor inAagnsta, Ga. last Sundayvzzz Mrs. Marie "Watts Bowles Is visiting her mother Mrs^Atiip.e. iVattST " r_r^~ Rev. H. H. Watson ,pastor of Sprinfield Baptist Church was called to preach at Good Hope Baptist Church at' Cokesbury, last Sunday, having motored! )\*er, he w&s accompanied by the Madam and Mr. Joseph S. Stewird and !Mr. Sant Richardson. A great- rnany of the people lave returned from Florida, all )f the nfi-mes I. do not know, at ;his writing. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Irby are receiving congratulations upon ( ;her arrival of a daughter born ^eb: 13. The little Miss has been rarned Lillie Catherine Irby. Those on the sick-list are: Mrs^-Selena Jefferson, Mrs.-Dora \twpod, Mrs. Anna Todd, Mr.. Vest Hunter, Mrs.'Lula Thompson, Mrs. Beaulah :Waxr~Mrs.! Mary Garriett, /Mrs. Lessie Rrcwklntrlon. Mrs. Kettle Duc\-ett, Mrs. J. B. Smith and a num r\f rkfViovc whnsp njimps T J JUl U1 VtilViU ? T ? . a-n't recall just now. Mrs." A. M. Moore, Reporter. Newberry News Newberry Feb. 22?On Friday ind^Saturday of last week, were ,wo fine daxs, you could see the ,vomen working in their flower ^ards and gardens, also notice 1 he violets beginning to bloom, J he peach treedbuds beginning to j swell, Spring is drawing near, j rhe "farmers are beginning" to Sarmany school district. . The death list was not quite o heavy in Newberry last week, iut there is a great deal of sick-j iesh: the .."flu." seems - to be iround in a.mild way. There are :pwmI rm flip sick-list: Mrs. I irace Floyd, Mrs. L. M. Gilder, fack Golden, George Starks,-T. \. Williams, M. C. Shears andj mcle Robert Jones. The-Sunday School, at Miller1 Chapel was good and well atteri-1 led on last Sunday. The School' las on a campaign for new mem-' )ejy. Fifteen classes brought in1 i-new member each.?What a-| vonderful start. Rev. W. M. Mciver preached the mornidg sernon?it was full of good thoughts <\t 4 P. M., Rev. "J. M. Stutman, fwhlte) minister of thh M. E;l Church of the City preached a soul-stirring sermon from Sam.. 1:15-24. A large crowd was out:o hear him Rev. White is doing a wonderful work oh his circuit. Hisi nembers thinks a great deal of aim as a preacher. When you arpu-'in Newberry md want & transfer, an up-tolate one, owned by a young .colored man, see Mr; Simmon yVright, he will carry you any .vhoro safe and verv rejfsonable." Mrs. Lillian Dea>?. and Mrs. Patterson met with a sad accident on Feb. 16, they togeher with Prof. U. S. Gallman were >n their way to school m srcarr rhe car ran into a sand bar and :urned over falling on Mrs. Paterson's neqk, but it was that God was with her, Profr-GaUnaan lifted the car up with one hand arid pulled M rs. Pattersomn&L with the other, she received a1 Dad cut in tfie head and on her eft hand, the driver received a ?ail yul un the- arm:?Mrs. Dean of. Gallman was not hurt ?v. ? i inii m'\ ri n-rii#-'^^" - ?g?- .wprrv- . ' 'xL*l -v.". ly t .4 ".'.'". r s+ . v-f 1 ' ; .4 ' - i ~ v' -_ J rrrp msapbw but was frightened out of their wite for three days. .^Chester Paragraphs Washington's birthday was observed with appropriate exercises on*Monday | Mr. J. W. Irwin, ^ white) editor of the Chester Reporter, and Mr. Cushman, {Secretary of the Chamber merce were present, Mr. Irwiif was the principal speaker, and brought out some beautiful lessons on the life of George Washington. Both speakers were vociferously applauded. AfI ter the speeches, Principal Finley suggested that the English classes in the" I High School write essays on "Lessons [from the life of Washington." Mr. Irwin arose and loffered ? nrize nf 1F? 00 Tor the Scstfliasay." This prree willl>e -given--at?jConunencementv Led by Mr. franklin Rainey, the student-body ["raised a thunderous yell, as a token 'of appreciation for this gift. Several musical numbers were sung before and after each speaker. The Double Quartette rendered four selections. V> " | Prof. E. Hunt, of Charlotte, N. C., spent Sunday in the City.Mr. and Mrs Patterson, were guests on Suhday,'at the home of Mr. and [ Mrs. J. S. Stanback. Messrs - Wiliam L. Byrd, McKinley rOglesby and Edward 'Beltjjn, students of Johnson C. Smith Universitty, were in the City Monday. Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Currence and, Mrs. R'cket, of Wadesboro, N C., I motored here and spent the half week with Mrs. Currence's parents, Mr. and .31 rs. S. M. Brice. j?A linen shower was ghtanr on Tues-; day night, by the. White Rose Club at the home of Mr .and Mrs. Oscar Jlmton. WyliO'Strcct, in honor of Mrs. Lizzie Heathington Billips, who wa$ recently married in Florida^ Many beautiful gifts attested the popularity oftbe^ bride. The guestsen joyed the panics and music of the evening, aa well as the Holioioiia <sn1nd and?icecream course. - \ I The Boys' Concert which was rendered Sunday night at Calvary Baptist Church, pleased the large audi-; ence who heard it. Many were the words of praise given the young men; who took part on the program which; was given for the benefit of the Sunday Sehool. Miss Vivian Amos, a teacher in the school at Huntersville, N. C., spent the week-end here as the guest of \ her friend and schoolmate. Miss Lilaj "Brbjwn. Mr. James Watson of Baltimore,! Md., and .Miss Emma Mcintosh were married Monday night at the . home bride's parents,and Mso. Will Mcintosh. Rpv.' R. A. t Carroll officiated,?'The ring?ceremony was used. A reception followed immedi-j TJtuiy after the cerembnyT" and was] attended by a number of friendsn Mr.] and Mrs. Watson 1-d^gveaundav ' for Baltimore where-they will live.1 Their many friends wis hthem many years of happiness and prosperity. ~~"Prof. S. L. Finley"and sonv Master I.ouis Finley and Mr. Franklin Rainey; are attending the Olden Boy's Con-., fercnce in Columbia this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis arrived TnTthe.. City-. Saturday morning from Washingtpn, D. C. Mr. Lewis is. quite sick at his mother's home near Columbia Street. PtllHniin Palle T neola A MAlkJ UWUA0 ? Cplhourr Pal 1^7 Feb. ^24?Sunday Feb. 21st was a beautiful day, at Fair-' field Baptist Church. A large crowd of ^people was present to bear the wonderful sermon which was deliv-ercd by the pastor, Ray. A. Ware. Under the leadership of Bro. J. P. ClinkscaTesT Supt, the S S. is moving onward and upward, it would be a delight to any one to hear the lasson taught by the teachers. *: /_ " The" Deacon Board consists of the following persons, viz: Bros."~J. B. Daw son J. H. Strother and Aaron Clinkscales. They are men of hornest re. | port. ' The Missionary Sisters of Fairfield an^l Springfield are loyal to Christ. Sister -Sarah Clinkscales gave one dollar for the cause of missions and a good many of the sisters gave liberally to the cause. May Cod bless them for their liberality. Rev. Grady Jones of this Cit."y was present to represent his work as a 6366 PHONE 6966 Chair Cane.ing and Upholstering Furniture Repairing and Mattress Renovating. W. S. TREZEVANT 1019 Harden St.. Columbia, 8. C. PHONE 6487 - 1. JReal Estate Agency "Homes on Easy Terms" 1107 Vt Washington Street. COLUMBIA, 8. C rr*.TT j * ; vxk 1T . w*jiywtl> * z ?- ? ' - ? i v ~T T j ~ " ~ Missionary. He was gladly received J tel by all who heard him]talk of the. work ill of missions. He said, "I am doing all j that is in my power to help to spread jab the-gospel in-foreign-lands.u ?* fcic Sistdr R. Guen who has been on the Ch sick list for some time is improving, tir We h#p^ for her a speedy recovery, ra Brb. L. Johnson haa been sick for a er long time. We hope that he will get S. well soon. -r mmam lig Anderson Notes T* . _______ : _ he Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Miller of Charleston spent Sunday in Anderspn, the guests of his sister, Mrs. M. J. M. Earle, who is ill at her home on ]y W. River -Street?Dr.?Miller's - old friend^ were-delighted to see him again. We also hope his sister will have a speedy recovery. fourth birthday Sunday .with a dinner. He ;had as his guests of honor, Minnie Beatty, Mildred Quick and I ^ xr .. . .. . O vermene wiinams. me dinner tame ^ was a thing "of beauty and-covers were1 laid for only four. The huge birth- 1 day cake with its four tiny candles occupied the center of the table. The , place cards were dainty little Valenre tines. After dinner they spent the ^ afternoon very pleasantly together j and did not want to part. * % Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Peek had as their \ ' wl dinner guest ...Sunday Mr. and Mrs. G W Marion, Jr.;Mr. and Mrs. C. Lee Davis, Mr. and Mrs. T. B, Williams, j Mrs.* Childs, Misses Mack, and Bailey, i Dr. Edmond Johnson entertained a t - f V( few friends at a Stag given at^his 1 home Friday night in honor of Mr. I-7 R. P. Quarles who left Saturday morning for Florida. Those present were: ^ Drs. C. W. Montgomery, J. C. Ander- _^ "son and L E. Jones, Messrs. Jim But- f I 4 TT *1? - - - ?' A ~ jcr, nvnry uienn, i. c>. yuiCK, 1'. 15. ^ Williams C. Leo Davis, G. W. Marion W. I. Peek, Fred Jackson and Sylves- ^ tor Crawford. Every one"^~sce|rred to ^ enjoy himself and parted with relneTBn'ce. Mrs. Eddie Johnson on Watson St. jJ is confined to bed with-influenza. We hope she will soon be able to be out . i pi again. , . Dr. Brunson of Benedict College visited St. Paul Sunday morning and ar preached at the morning service. A g collection of $13.05 was taken for Benedict. _ . ut The following persons are on the tj sick list this week": Mrs. Janie Ma- ? rion, Mrs. Luta Harper, Mrs. Sallie Galloway, Mrs. Josie Harper, Mrs. Z. ( V. A. Williams, Miss Hattie Mauldin and Deacon Hardy. We wish for these J a speedy recovery. ==? Miss Johnny Adger,- Musical Directress of Seneca Institute, spent tha . The B. Y. P. U. program rendered good and enjoyed by all. There were many visitors present. Mrs. B. L. ' _Uayis_5Kas group Ipader. t ?-iQ Mr.* Thos. Newberry and Brewer ?J Normal Quartette of Greenwood gave a very enjoyable concert last Thursday night at Bethel A. -MtfiS*. Church. We are hoping theywill make a return engagement. ' Davis have returned from Florida. P Mrs. Elease Turner left Friday af- le husband. 5; Mrs. Lucile Doyle visited her sis1^1A i 5 r f. rrotession. Office Hours: Telephones: O 11:30 A. M.'to 2 P. M. """" Office 3536 y 6:00 P. M: to 8 P. M. Res. 6548 3 Dr. O.E. Stepehenson s Physician and Surgeon " ' ' _ <3 Diseases of Women and Children A . ? Specialty Office: ? Residence: 1414*4 Assembly St. 1328 Oak St. E Dr. L. M. DANIELS ? Physician and Surgeon Special Attention Given Diseases of Women. " ^ 1121 Washington St. 2210 Hampton ^Office Phone: 642? Res. Phone: 7166 ? ? : R . 1 Office Hours: v ? Telephones: 6 9:00 to 10:30 A. M. Office 3796 12:00 to 1:00 P. M. Res. 4692 T 2:30 to 4:00 P. M. ~ 1 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. ' . DR. J. G. STUART * Office: " Residence: _ 1792 Main Street 1417 Pine Street ri COLUMBIA, S. C. _ Office Hours: . 10 A. M. to 1 P^ M. 5 P? M. to 7 P. M. Dr. J. H. Goodwin I 111# Washington St. Columbia S. C. -ky. .. ? ' ? - * 0 - -V^ 4; *! !' % -J ' . ' t*.. i i iQsi ': 27, 1026 [ , Mi?s Willie Grant _who has been for several cjays. Rev. W. '"CT Crawford preached an le sermon for -the Missionary So- - -? rty of Thnm-psow -Cehtertiii^l^M. "E." mrch Sunday afternoon at which ne they had a Candle Rally and ised $14.00 Tllo infant son of Mi. and Mra. O. Quick is ill at this writing. The members of St. Paul are de;hted with the improvements being tide on the Church. Services were Id in the annex Sunday.^- It is >ped that we will be- in the main? iditorium by next Sunday. - [ps. Effie Chandler Dies Suddenly End Conies During -Prayer Sister JEffie Chandler, wife of Rev. . araham Chandler, who is the pastor f the four largest, rural Baptist lurches m Richland Gmmty; died i st Tuesday" while they were having _J eir. usual noon prayer. A Just after dinner, her hushand was lling her that we have hundreds of jfl asons to thank God for- His many essings toward us, after they finlied their conversation, "she said to 3 ?v. Chandler, "let's_.pray? right now", ijH liile they were on'their knees~giving im thanks, the chariot came from ' eaven and took her home. Sister Chandler was G7 years of ^ age, married Rev." Chandler quite |fl >ung and was a christian 45 yeafs. I The following was -the -program: First Hymn No. 620,^Why do-we Rev. i"' M. Myers read; the -fiftieth*chapter IS - firstrGoriTithians. Prayer was of- M \ red by Rev. J. G. West. Second A-'r mn was lined by- Rev. Paul Haynes, k Servant of God well done, etc." after a hich the Rev. R. M. Myers presented c Rev. J.'C White, D D, ofColuipttffi? i preach the ^funeral After a few . :elimina-ries, he announced as a text: B^' ebrew 11:15. To say the least; men ul "women wept as ho told and w cached the life of Sister Chandler. Interesting remarks' were made by 1 evs. C. T. Crumpton, J. M. Myers ul ReV. W. R. Bowman of the A. M. S Church: H Rawley Chapel was crowded to its ^B most capacity, hundreds were una- >-V e to get in the Chiirch. ^ > Columbia Theatre Saturday, February 27 Matifiee 3 P. M., Night 8:30 We Are Coming -JOHN R. _ VAN-ARMANI'S, MINSTRELS ?ri ALL WHITE -- STARS""-: ? Sweet Singers, Nimble Dancers FUNNY COMEDIANS BAND & ORCHESTRA STREET PARADE. AT NOON rices, including tax: Matinee, Gal- j ry 30c, Children 30c in Balcony and -p- " " - -- ~ 1 ^ ...trrrxiu, auuiis -ooc; rsignt, tiallery a J >c, Balcony 90c.,Orchestra $1.20. ? Seat Sale Thursday, Phone 9109 al Cards j ?X?*X?*X>*XXX**X*,X**t,,XMX,,X?<X**!^> ffiee Hours: , Phone 8b8i A. M. to 2 P. M. P. M. to 7 P. M. ' undays By Appointment*.? r^- ? Dr. Hi G. Thompson Surgeon Dentist . *' rown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Pyorrhea Treated Successfully ^ 114V4 Assembly St. Columbia, S. C. ffice Hours: 10 to 12 M,J 2 to 6 P. M. elephones: Office 6744; Res. 8702 DR. M. A. EVANS Diseases of ' Women A ' Specialty, graduate Nurses in Attendance. auiva xayior ox;., x^oiumDia, o. ti. iffice Hours* ? Telephones: * to 9 A. M. Office 4247 to 2 P. M.. Res. 887B to 8 P. M. r_ ^ )r. W. D. Chappelle, Jr. office: Resdence: 101 Gervaia St. 1301 Pine St " . iffice Hours: Telephones^8:00 to 10:00 A. M. Res. 7270 ^ 12 to 2:00 P. M. Office 7266' 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. " J T>r. (J. J. Champion PHYSICIAN P??: j Residence: 323 Assembly St., ' 706 Assembly St COLUMBIA, S. C. I ? V/ T" <tiS~iiifai in!' ~ >. rmM