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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
RETTER MAIL SERVICE.
| Postal Officials Visit Sewberry and Decide
10 Give Us Mail OH the c. y. and l..
The Laurens Mail Here to Stay.

The Herald and News last week had
! something to say about the need of
better mail service on the passenger
trains passing Newberry.
Congre sman Johnstone, as stated,
has been in correspondence with the
authorities in Washington, and on
Tuesday, Second Assistant Postmaster
General J. Lowrie Bell, accompanied
by uperintendent Of the Railway Mail
service, w. S. McGlnnis, came to New
berry to give the matter his personal
attention. He had 4 conference with
Mr.. Johnstone, and was seen by The
Herald and News. He is very pleas
ant gentleman, aud talks well, and
seems to be we'll posted in his work,
and says he is very favorably impressed
with the development and growth of
this section.
He has decided to put railway pos
tai clerk OF the {. n. & L. r. R., as
soon as the regular passenger train is
put on from Columbia to Clinton, but
at present he does not propose to ex-
tend it on the G.. &. & n, beyond Clin-
ton, because he does not think that the
business will warrant it. But as soon
as trains are run on that road as far as
Athens, Ga, then he will, of course,
extend the service on the G., G.. & n,
road. Mr.. Bell assured The Herald
and News that the postal clerk now on
the Laurens train between Columbia
and Laurens would not be discontin-
ued. He says it is not the policy Of
the government to curtail any service,
but always to increase it. He assured
Col. Johnstone that upon his return to
Washington he would look into the
propriety of establishing regular mail
service on the train on the c. & G.R. R.
now run between Columbia and Green
vile. and if the appropriations would
warrant it he was inclined to look fa-
vorably upon this additional service
also, but at present he could make no
definite promise in regard to it. He
asked Congressman Johnstone, how
ever, to forward him any information,
giving an idea of the business done
along this road.
Mr.. Bell has under his direction and
in his department the railway postal
service. The disposition, in fact the
assurance. of Mr.. Bell to give us better
mail service will be gratifying intelli-
gence to Newberry and other points
along the line directly interested.
Messrs. Bell and McGinnis left Tues
day night for Columbia.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
The Graded Schools.

The first sessions of the Newberry
Graded Schools are proving great sue
cess and none can be found now to say
aught against the wisdom and econo-
my of their a5lishment. The Her
aid and News is gratified at the success
of the schools and it is pleasant for
this editor to recall the fact that as far
back as 1854 he advocated their estab-
lishment in this newspaper, and that
be continued to advocate it, although
at first many looked upon it as an ex-
travagant proposition and a luxury
that Newbery did not need. Well
they are here and we are delighted at
their success. Up to this time 67I pupils
have been enrolled in all the depart
ments of these 3G6 are white children
and 81 are colored. What better evil
dence than this enrolment could be
desired to demonstrate the fact that the
establishment Of these schools was a
long step forward for Newberry.
The contract for the new building
has been awarded to w. T. Davis & Co.,
and the work will be pushed as rapidly
as possible and the building will be
completed by the fall if possible. 1t
will be a fine, substantial building, very
conveniently arranged and quite an or
nament to the town.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23

The Columbia Phosphate company, it
will be remembered,o offered through the
South Carolina Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society premium of 5000 for
the largest yield of cotton grown on
one arce and Sl00 for the next largest
yield. No manure or fertilizer must be
used except that of the company
named above and report must be sub
mitted in writing to the secretary, Col.
Thos. w. Holloway, of the yield by a
committee appointed to supervise the
harvesting and measuring.
The Herald and News is Informed
by Col. Holloway that up to this time
ouly one entry has been made from
this county, and that one is Mr.. E. Lee
Hayes. No one can enter after the first
of May.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
A Fountain Pen for lOc'
1t the the Bookstore.
Rev. A. NJ. Sale.


It IS seldom we are called upon to
chronicle a sadder death than that OF
this consecrated young Minister, which
took place on Monday last in this city.
His death cast gloom over our entire
community. True be had only recent,
" made his home in our city but short
as was his stay he had endeared him.
self to all with whom he came in con-
tact. Mr.. Sale had several charges IN
our County and was beloved by his
people. Many of whom came IN tho, at
a a great distance, to be present at his
funeral. He was a Jealous, devoted
pastor and did all in bis power to ad-
vance the interests of the great work
in which he was engaged. He mad
been suffering with severe attack OF
the prevailing epidemic and was at
one time decidedly better when alas,
fatal relapse took place. His remains
were taken on Wednesday to Newberry
for interment there to mingie with
kindred dust. Every respect was
shown his honored memory. All his
Brother Ministers joined IN the funer-
al procession to the depot. Mr.. Sale
leaves a wife and three children. 10
his stricken household we extend our
deepest sympathy.-Sumter Advance
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
U}lf c26erall anl gQewa
Local and Special.
Beth Eden Lutheran Church.

Service every two weeks, second and fourth
Sundays, AT II Il. III. Sunday-Sch0oi iU a. III.
WM. \. JULIAN, Pastor.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
DEATHS.

Mr.. J. Harrison Mates died in New
berry on Friday, 18th instant, in the
5lst year Of his age.
Mr.. VIM. H. Kelly, son of the late
Rev. John w. Kelly, died at his home
near Fishdam, Union county, on We'd
nesday, 18th instant.
Mr.. J. Austin died at Johnston,
S. c., on Monday, Goth instant, aged
81 years. He came to Newberry from
Michigan in 1874, and lived here about
two years. He leaves an aged wife and
several children.
Mr.. S. S. Birge, of Prosperity, re-
ceived telegram on Monday that his
brother Mr.. w. S. Birge died at Belch-
ersville, Texas, on Sunday, the 10Th
instant. He moved from Prosperity
to Texas about two years. His body
was buried at Sherman, Texas.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
FATAL ACCIDENT AT PROSPERITY.
W. L. Lawson Crushed Between The Cars,
and Dies i'll Five Hours Other News.
Especial to The Herald and News.

Especial to The Herald and News
. PROSPERITY, April pa fearful So
quel to the railroad accident at this
place on Monday occurred not more
! than a hundred yards from the same
: place yesterday at 1880, in which Mr..
Wash l.. Lawson lost his life. AS the
freight train came in on the sidetrack
it became necessary to couple the en-
CINE to the fated cab of yesterdays
accident, which Mr.. Lawson attempted
to do. He was standing on the pilot
with the draw-bar of the engine in his
hands, when his foot slipped, the draw
bar missed the couplingon the cab, and
Mr.. Lawson was crushed between the
pilot and trucks of the cab. His right
leg was completely crushed for nine
inches below the knee joint, which was
dislocated, and the thigh bone broken
in two places His left leg was broken
near the ankle, besides being injured
otherwise.
DR.. James Mcintosh, and DR.. James
H. Mcintosh, were hastily brought
was ordered for them. They came
promptly, and, assisted by Drs. \. F.
and John r. Langford, amputated the
leg about midway the thigh. Mr.. Law
son survived the operation, but died
at 6:35 yesterday evening at the Pros
perity Hotel, where he was provides
with every attention that could be
given in any way.
Mr.. Lawson was a young man and
faithful servant of the r. 4 D. Road.
He leaves a young wife and brothers,
who arrived here last night just after
he died.
Mrs. Lawson, the wife of the de-
ceased, is native Of Helena, aud is
the daughter Of the late Jos. +. Glenn.
RAILROAD BLAMED.
Coroner Buist held an inquest We'd
nesday morning and the jury rendered
the following verdict:
We find that Wash L. Lawson, an employee
of the c. 4 &. Division Of the K. & d. road,
while in the discharge OF his legitimate duly,
came to his death, at Prosperity. S. e., on
2lSt day of April, S9l, by being crushed be-
train No. 81, and a cab standing on side track
of said railroad while attempting to couple
said engine and cab. We enter our protest
against the seeming criminal neglect Of the
railroad company IN not pTOFlulnS SulHclenl
safeguards in coupling the pilots Of engines
with cars.
J. 3. Traywick. ForemanJ
A. Fl. Kohn, P. VI. Bradburn,
=. j. Kohn, J. II. Johnson,
J. S. Hair, Jr., /. +. Whites,
B. +. BooZrr, 4. q. Wise,
Kenneth Baker. j. Il. Cooper,
J. p. Bowers,
The Prosperity Canning Company
has secured a site convenient to the
railroads upon which to erect their
works. About twenty-five acres of land
will be planted in okra and tomatoes by
members Of the company and others
who are interested. Crates of uniform
size will be furnished the growers at
prime cost. A charter will be applied
for in a few days.
Freight train No. IS. met with an ac-
cident at the switch here at l p. m.
no Monday, by which the cab and three
freight cars were derailed. The cab was
turned on its side, but fortunately no
one was hurt. Trains were delayed
about an hour.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
The Fire Departrn ent

At meeting of the Excelsior Steam
Fire Engine company held on Monday
night an election of officers for the en-
suing year was held and resulted as
follows President, H. H. Blease vice
president, H. T. White secretrey and
treasurer, Z. f. Wright; first director,
w. H. Hornsby; first foreman, w. A.
McFall; second director, Haskell
Wright; second foreman, J. E. Scott
engineer, w. T. Jackson; assistant en-
gineer, B. B. Davis; aide, w. 6.
Mayes. The annual inspection and
parade will take place on the second
Tuesday in May. A chief and board of
firemasters will be recommended to
the council at another meeting to be
held soon. Newberry has a first-class
volunteer fire department-one of the
best in the State.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
Beware of Ointnents for Catarrh that con-
tain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on pre-
scriptions from reputable physicians, as
the damage they will do is tenfold to
the good YOU can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by FL. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo,
O.. contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, and acts directly npon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure YOU get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
bv +. !. Cheney 4 Co.
g9~>old by Druggists. Price 75c. per
bottle.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
About Numbering Houses.

The following is from the Spartan
burg Herald of a recent date. Mr..
French should have remained in New
berry a little longer and possibly he
would not have left "in disgust" This
is the first instance we have ever heard
Of where man left Newberry lin dis
gust" He was hardly here loug
enough for our people to know what be
wanted. They do not rush into every
thing that comes along but NeWberry
generally gets there all the same:
"Mr. A. E. French has closed his
work of numbering the houses, and no
city has handsome numbers. They are
an ornament to any house. The system
employed is known as the New York
System. The city is cut into four Sec
tons by Main and Church streets, and
all the houses are numbered from these
streets. The distance allotted to each
number is twenty feet, allowing space
for houses to be filled in without dis
arranging the numbers. Another ad-
vantage of this arrangement is that
when you know the number you know
the exact distance from Main or Church
streets, and can easily calculate the
distance to the Palmetto corner.
"Mr. French has done the work
thoroughly and it will prove to be a
great convenience to our city as soon as
our people become familiar with the
numbers.
"Mr. French is highly pleased with
Spartanburg and its people. He says II
is the most progressive town he mas
seen in the South, and he hopes to re-
turn here next fall and make 1T hi:
home. He expects to establish ne"
and important industry and knows nc
place which suits him as we'll as oul
city. He says that one thing which ne
noted especially is that each man goe:
ahead on his own responsibility with
out asking how "Mr. so-and so' viii
do. That is a true observation. The
men of Spartanburg pull together
but are in nobody's leading strings, ano
that is the spirit to make city prospe
rous.
He says this is in marked contras
to our neighbor, Newberry, where hf
went to number the houses. The Mayor
was in favor of it, and he went out t.
get the signers to the petition. N
appropriation was asked, only the en-
dorsement and authority of the counci
to do the work. But men who wer'
perfectly able to decide so simple I
question hesitated and said Wait till
see what MIR. NJ. will do He says this
occurred nine times in succession. HI
quit the town in disgust"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
A Suit for Damages.

During the last State Fair in Colum
bia in November last, Mr.. a. J. Cole
man, Jr.. of Edgefield, claimed that he
had SO stolen from him, and charged
r. S. Perry, of Edgetield, and J. S.
Hair. Jr., of Newberry, of the robbery.
These parties were indicted before JUS
tice Youmans in Columbia, and at the
preliminary hearing the case was dis
missed.
Now Mr.. R. S. Perry has entered suit
against Mr.. Coleman orS5, 900 damages
for malicious prosecution. The papers
have been served by the sheriff of
Edgefield. The plaintiff is represe-
sented by B!ease and Blease of tie
NeWberrv bar.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
HeraldinGs From No. 8.

Wheat and oats looking we'll but
suffering for rain. Corn coming up
nicely and some cotton planted. Farm
work is about two weeks behind the
average years.
The patrons of the Boston school
have organized a Sunday-school at
their new school house. The Sunday
school meets every Sunday.
James Sanders was ordained a Bap-
tist minister on last Wednesday at
Cross Roads church in No. I township
He has been called to the pastorate of
Baptist church in Greenville County
Our wi lower who visits Spartanburg
so often has purchased a new buggy
Good luck to you, Frank. Walter
Spearman is now all smiles.
Some sickness in the community.
TELL.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
To Paint Cle:nson's Portrait.

Mr.. Williams Welch, of Washington
d. c., is visiting Mr.. ". W. A. Stroth-
er, his uncle, of west Union. He is
amongst the foremost painters in the
United States, and has been selected to
paint the portrait of the late Thomas
G.. Clemson, of Fort Hill. Mr.. Welch
fills All important position in the de-
signing and drawing department ofthe
Patent Office in Washington.-Wal-
halla Courier. 18th.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
Among the Churches.

Rev. DR.. Fox will preach in the
Lutheran church next Sunday morn
ing and Rev. DR.. Holland at night, the
pastor being in Charleston.
There will be preaching in the Thomp-
son street \. r. ?. church on Friday
night, Saturday morning and Sabbath
morning by Rev. W. L. Presley, D. D.,
Of Due West.
Rev. II. T. Smith, pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist church (at the factory, is
conducting meeting there every night
during this week.
At the other churches the usual ser
vices on next Sunday will be conducted
by the pastors.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23

Wm. Timmons, Postmaster Of ldaville. Ind,
writes Electric Bitters has done more for
me than all other medicines combined. for
that bad feeling arising from kidney and Liver
trouble.n John Leslie, farmer and stocEman.
of same place, says: Find Electric Bitters to
be the best Kidney and Liver medicine: made
me feel like Il new man." j. W. Gardner,
hardware merchant, says: Electric Bltters IS
lust the thing for a man who is all run down
and don't care whether he lives or dies: he
found new strength, good appetite and felt
inst like he had new lease on lite. Only 5oc,
q bottle at Robertson s. elders Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23

son. DR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion, Coughs and Colds proved TO be the best
remedy. Reports from the many who used it
confirm this statement. They were not only
quickly relieved, but the disease left no bad
after results. We ask you to give this remedy
trial. and we guarantee that you will be sat
iS!iea with the results. or the purchase price
will be refunded. 1t has no equal in La Grippe
or any Throat, Chest or Lung Trouble.
Drug Store. Large bottles, Soc and sl.OO.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23

The Living Church of April llth
publishes the following announcement
of the ordination of q Ne Toerrian into
the Episcopal ministry on March 26th:
"Ordained to the Diaconate by the
Bishop of Tennessee on Maundy Thurs
day, in Christ church, NashvIlle'
Tenn, at II a. 1n., Mr.. Barlow B. Ram
age. The Rev. James R. Winchester
presented the candidate. The Bishop
preached very thoughtful, earnest,
clear, and helpful sermon, from Tim:
xvi l5-'Take heed unto thyself and
the doctrine All the clergy OF the
city were in the chancel. Mr.. Ramage
took charge of St. Peters church in
North Nashville on Easter Day."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
$50 Fine Spring suits

on the counters to be SOLD at the ~"
price of SO in cash.
At this time you will find the hand
soonest line that has yet been shown
YOU. former prices $3.50 SIS, so 80
soo Those who desire to take advan-
tage of this offer and to appear IN q
fine Suit of Spring Clothes should call
at once and make their selectlon'
Good run of sizes all through the
stock. I guarantee to show your bar
gains in this line that no other mouse
in the city can duplicate in any form.
Inst stop and think of the difference
of the former selling price ana the
price I offer you now-only slo. L
guarantee this sale TO be genuine, MOTH
ing in it to deceive you, but every gar
ment sold is as represented. | have
the run on this popular sale and IN
tend to keep it, if giving you big value
for a small amount Of money IS al
item to you.
This last line of goods placed on the
counters is ahead OF any you have seen
before.
Call early and take your choice.
NJ. L. Kinard,
COLUMBIA, S. c.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
This is the Season

When Whiskey comes frequently
into requisition as medicine. Adulter-
ated Whiskies are as injurious as adult
Grated Drugs, and the effect on the sys-
tenn is precisely the same-it kills-I
would state from my own knowledge
that I. w. Harper's Nelson County
Whiskey is not adulterated; and on that
account I can recommend it to those
seeking an article fully matured and
scrupulously Pure.
Respectfully,
Thomas @. Boozer, Newberry, S. G..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
New Streets.

Two new streets are to be opened
from Pratt street to Johustone street.
One is between the residences Of Geo.
and J. H. Summers and is to be 80 feet
wide.
Another street of the same width is to
be opened just above the Boyce place,
where Mr.. Robt. Caldwell lives, on the
property of the Building and Invest
lnent company. and has been named
Cheatham in honor of Gen. Cheatham
who was encamped near here during
the late war
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
So-Da-lightful.

If YOU drink Soda Water at Pelham's
Drug Store. you will be served from
the finest and most elaborate Fountain
in the State of South Carolina. The
syrups are made from fruit juices, the
water is cold, pungent and sparkling,
aud the service in all respects is first
class. 1t pays to drink water that is
properly made. Our experience Of
nearly twenty years has taught US all
the points of advantage that only ex-
perience can give.
Drink from The Pelham" If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23

Conditional Ginnery to be Put In.
A meeting of the directors of the
Newberry Cotton Seed Oil Mill and
Fertilizer Company was held last Fri
day afternoon to hear the report of the
secretary and treasurer and general
manager. The season is over and the
mill is shut down. It did not get start
ed until the first of January, and many
ofthose interested would have been sat-
isfied if it had done no more than make
expenses But the showing made in
the report of the general manager is
that it has done better than this, and
has made some money. 1t is a credit
to the business ability Of the manage
ment. All parties were inexperienced
in the running of cotton seed mills,
and it is gratifying to know that they
have done so well. J. NJ. Johnstone is
president Of the mill and L. W. Floyd
general manager. Several Of the di-
rectors are farmers. James Hipp, of Co.
lumbia, who had had some experience
in the business, had charge of the run
ming of the machinery in the day and
w. B. Aull at night. The company
has disposed of about all the oil and
sold nearly all the fertilizers and meal.
The directors are considering the ques-
ton of putting in glnnery during the
summer, and a special meeting of the
stockholders will be held soon, very
prabably, to decide the matter def
nitelV.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
4 Wonderful Invention

On exhibition at D. B. Wheeler's
Sewing Machine office. 1t is the Clay
ton Sewing Machine Motor. It enables
the sewing machine operator to sew in
definitely without the use Of the treadle,
steam, water or electricity. erybody
and especially the ladies are invited to
call, examine and test the machine,
and be convinced that they need one.
And don't forget that you can buy
the best Sewing Machines that are
made from D. 3. Wheeler:-The
Wheeler & Wilson No. 8, The Stand
ard, Davis, New Home, Domestic, and
cheaper ones such as The White, The
Union, ETC. II
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
They Take the Oath of Office.

On Monday morning the Mayor ard
recently elected Aldermen, except l..
NJ. Speers, who was absent from town,
took the oath of office and assumed
anew the responsibilities of their posi-
tions. Mr.. Specrs will be sworn in to-
night.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
At the Opera House,

On next Monday, Tuesday and Wed
nesday evenings the famous Sanford
Girls Orchestra The State says Of the
performance in Columbia:
All Of the girls are excellent perform
ers and they give very pleasing and
creditable entertainment. The audi
ence was very decidedly delighted.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
Programme for Teachers Association.

Order in the School Room-Miss
Mamie Crooks, Miss Cora Dominick.
Methods for teaching Spelling-Miss
o. F. Darlington, Miss Mary Burton.
The Association will meet at New
berry on Saturday, May 9th.
\ full attendance is expected.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23
PROGRESS.

1t is very important in this age of
vast material progress thata remedy be
pleasing 10 the taste and to the eye,
easily taken, acceptable to the stomach
aud healthy in its nature and effects.
Possessing these qualities, Syrup of
Figs is the one perfect laxative and
most gentle diuretic known.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-23

At all hours day or night, on and
after next Tuesday, for the summer, at
lowest figures and in any quantities,
at my ice cellar.
2t. JAMES DUNBAR, Agent,