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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
Where Are the Poll Lists?

Some time ago Auditor Cromer, in
obedience to recent act of the Legis-
lature, prepared and sent to the School
Trustees in each township list of the
poll-taxpayers on his books. These
lists were also published in The Herald
and News.
The object Of this was to have the
trustees revise the lists and send the
Auditor any names in their townships
liable to poll-tax and not now on the
lists, so that such names could be en-
tered for taxation.
None of these trustees have yet re-
ported to the Auditor. They may not
Understand that it is their duty by act
Of the Legislature to report, but such is
the case. If the Auditor does not soon
get 3 report it will be too late to enter
the additional names properly on bis
books.
By the publication of the lists in The
Herald and News he has been enabled
to add quite number of names al
ready. So that the trustees may know
just what the lawis we quote the section
in question from the Acts of the last
Legislature:
"At the expiration of time prescribed
by law to receive returns, each Audi
tor shall make out and forward to the
Board of Trustees of each School Dis
trict within his county a correct list of
the polls returned from their respective
Districts. The School. Trustees shall
examine carefully said list and report
to the Auditor as soon as practicable
the names Of all persons who shall
have failed or neglected to make re-
turns, and it shall be the duty Of the
Auditor to enter upon his books the
names Of all persons thus reported to
him by the Board Of School Trustees" /"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
Total .........$l,H7,7 ,7a0 $l,4S9,09U $40

These figures do not include the rail-
road assessment in the county. Last
year the railroad property in the coun-
tv was assessed at $360,900. This year
the returns were more because there are
more miles Of road built and ia opera
ten. The returns have been made and
forwarded to the Comptroller General.
If they are increased as indicated in
some Of the published actions of the
board of assessors the railroad assess
ments will be doubled. If SO, the rail-
road property in the county will be
valued at nearly one million dollars Of
itself. The table above does not in
clude the increase ordered made by the
Comptroller General in the assessment
of the bank stock, which will amount
to about 100000 as stated above. So it
will be safe to say that the assessment
of personal property in the county will
be two million dollars. It will also be
observed that Of this two million dol
lars Of assessed property in the county
upwards of one-he!f Of it is in Town
ship No. l, in which is the town of
Newberry, for when the railroad prop
erty and bank stock are added to the
valuation in No. Township it will 90
over one million dollars. The increase
in the valuation comes largely from
the increase of moneys and credits and
enterprises.
We give herewith table showing
| the number and valuation of horses and
mules in 1890 and 1891 and the increase
or decrease in valuation and number:
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28

On last Monday afternoon John
Sloan and Albert Sloan, two broth
ers who live about two miles from
Newberry, got in a quarrel and
John was shot in the head by Albert
and slightly wounded. Albert was
playing game of cards with some
negro boys, and his younger brothers
were present. John demonstrated with
him for playing in their presence and
some words and possibly blows passed,
when Albert said he would get his pis-
tol and settle the matter. John went
in the house and Albert fired through
the window with the result mentioned.
John gathered shotgun and returned
the fire as be says to frighten Albert.
zAtany rate he did no hit him.
DR.. Houseal attended the wounded
boy, who was in town on Tuesday.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28

The totals under the "gain" column
are net gains after the.losses are deduc-
ted. In only one township, No. II, does
there appear a loss Of the number of
mules. The loss in number is six, but
the gain in valuation is 81, ,070. In No.
there appears loss Of 7 horses and a
total loss In valuation Of s45;in No.6 ,thir-
ty horses and aiyaluation of 81 ,345; and
No. 9, five horses less than the previous
wear and loss in valuation of $640.
A short calculation will show that
the average value of horses in the coun-
ty in last years return was about 551
do'lars each; this year the average val
uation per head is $57.
The average value Of mules in 1890
was $50; this year it is nearly $63 each.
Any one 80 inclined can make similar
calculations by using the figures above
for any or all the townships separately.
The figures are taken from the Audi
tors books and we have been very care
full to have them accurate.
The following tables will show the
valuations Of other property in the
county by townships. The tables show
the differences in 1890 anfl 1891 and the
totals for the two years.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
IMPROVED a1NNERY TO BE ADDED.
A Meeting Of the Stockholders Of the Cot
ton Seed OIL Mill-Capital Stock Readi-
" Snbscribed-The Business Sat-
isfactory.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Newberry Cotton Seed Oil Mill and
Fertilizer Company was held on last
Thursday afternoon in Council
Chambers, to hear a report from the
business manager and Jo consider the
proposition of adding ginnery to the
plant.
Mr.. Jno. O. Peoples was made chair
man Of the meeting and Mr.. Jas. A.
Burton secretary.
The shares were we'll represented at
the meeting. Mr.. L. w. Floyd as Sec
retary and treasurer and manager sub
mitted report to the stockholders of
the doings Of the mill since it has been
in operation which was satisfactory.
The management has been very eff
cient and the showing made was
good one. The mill did not get in op-
Grafton until late in the season and was
not run long but it did well.
The stockholders decided to put in a
ginnery and to do so it was necessary
to raise about $1,000. It was decided
to do this by increasing the capital
stock and nearly all the stock was
readily subscribed at this meeting.
The matter Of putting up this machin-
cry was left to the Board of Directors
and they will 60 to work at an early
day, so as to have everything ready by
the opening Of the season to begin
work.
1t is proposed to put four 60-saw
gins. The cotton will be handled by
the suction system. It will be lifted
right from the wagons and carried to
the gins by the machinery, and bale
will be ginned in about fifteen min
utes. The seed will be bought right
there by the mill, if the owner desires
to sell. If not q convenient arrange
ment will be made for reloading them
in the wagon. It will be very con-
venient arrangement and persons de-
string cotton ginned will not have to
wait long.
The Herald and News is glad to
know that this enterprise is in so pros
porous condition. There is room here
for more and by building manufactur-
ing enterprises is the way to build up
our town.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
ICE 3! ICE !
PRICE LOW DOWN.
The Savberry PARTY Delights Laurens.

The Nswberry Party Delights Laurens.
LAURENs, May 23.-The dramatic
club of the Newberry Rifles came to
Laurens yesterday, accompanied by
their splendid brass band, and presen-
ted "Capitola," a melo-dramatic pro-
duction of intense interest, to large
audience at the Opera House last night.
For amateurs the performance was
highly creditable, and the audience
thoroughly enjoyed it. Mr.. Aiken Fal-
law, in the leading role, was a great
success, and Mr.. w. H. Hunter in the
part of the Afro-American servant boy
captured the house. Capt. Mclaughlin,
as the noble-hearted william, and Mr..
Zack Wright, the testy Virginia major,
elected rounds ofapplause.
After the play the young peoples so,
ciety of the Presbyterian Church served
strawberries and ices in the Court
House, and a delightful hour OF social
intercourse between home folks and
visitors was enjoyed.
Col. and Mrs. w. H. Hunt and Miss
Matte Mclaughlin, Miss Bessie
Wheeler, Miss lone Fant and Miss
Lizzie Glenn were of the Newberry
party.
The 7 o'clock train this morning
carried away our visitors. Everybody,
and the Laurens Guards especially,
| hope that they will come again soon
and stay longer.-Special News and
Courier.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
THE WEALTH OF THE COUNTY.
The Returns Of Personal Property-An
Increase IN Valuation-The Assess
ments Compared With Last
Year.

The personal property in Newberry
County is valued for taxation at nearly
two million dollars. A statement show
ing this valuation by townships and
comparing it with the returns of last
year may not prove uninteresting. The
Herald and News has obtained the
figures from the Auditors books, and
they are given. We also give table
showing the number Of horses and
mules for the two years and the assessed
values. Figures are generally very dry,
but in this year it may prove interest
ing to study and compare them. There
has been a general increase in valua-
ton. The total increase in the county
i. S141, $40. This does not include the
increase Of nearly $4,000 to be put on
the assessment Of the bank according
to the decision Of the Comptroller Gen.
eral, nor the proposed increase in rail-
roads assessment.
Here are the figures showing the
valuation by townships for 1890 and
1891.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
The District Alliance.

Two weeks ago The Herald and
News mentioned the fact that meet
ing was to be held at Anderson, of the
county lecturers of the alliance, for the
purpose of forming District Alliance
and electing district lecturer. That
meeting was held and officers were
elected. From the Cotton Plant, We
learn that the following was the result
Of the elections
President, J. w. Bowden, Denver,
S. G.
Vice President, S. Y. Stribbling,
Seneca, S. G..
Secretary, J. C. Watkins, Denver,
S. C.
District Lecturer, Jos. L. Keitt,
Sondley's, S. G.
The first meeting ofthis organization
will be held at Beiton on Friday, to-
morrow, 29th inst.
At this meeting all the county lectu-
rers in the district are urged to be pre-
sent. The officers will be there and the
President of each county alliance is e1-
pected to appoint delegates to represent
his county at the meeting.
President keitt has appointed DR..
W. E. Lake. as the delegate from
Newberry.
After the first meeting these delegates
will be elected by the county alli-
anceS,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure.
do,O
We, the undersigned. have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in ali
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINSAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the bloel
and mucuous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
The prettiest line of Neckwear ever
offered in Newberry is to be found st
If BLALoCK's.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
NeWberry Girls.

We are all interested in Newberry
girls and are always glad to know Of
their successes. The Herald and News
has been handed a circular Of the
Staunton Female Seminary, Staunton,
Va, announcing the Art Reception Of
that institution on May 80. 1t con-
tsins list of young ladies, with the
paintings and drawings of their own
work opposite their names, showing the
mart they will have in this reception.
In the list we recognize the names of
two young ladies frosn Newberry.
In the catalogue Of paintings Miss
Euniee Sease has nine and Miss Carrie
DeWalt ten paintings.
In the catalogue of crayon drawings
Miss Sease has five and Miss OeWait
These young ladies are daughters OF
Mr.. J. L. Sease of the lower portion OF
the county, and Maj. G. G. DeWalt OF
Prosperity, respectively.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
A 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. Everybody
and especially the ladies are invited to
cell, 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 g. Wilson No. 8, The Stand
ard, Davis, New Home, Domestic, and
cheaper ones such as The White, The
Union, etc. tt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28

Mr.. John A. Werts, Of No. 6, died
on yesterday morning, aged As.
He had been quite sick for some time
and last Saturday he was thought to
be much better, but was taken worse
Saturday evening and grew gradually
weaker until the end came.
He was good farmer, a successful
business man, an upright citizen, a
kind and indulgent husband and IA
ther, and the death Of such a man is a
loss to his community and his county.
He was a general favorite wherever
known and had host of friends who
will hear of his death with sadness:
He leaves q wife and three children
to mourn their loss. The Herald and
News extends to the sorrowiDg ones
it's kindliest sympathy. His remains
were inferred at Trinity church ceme-
terry on yesterday afternoon.
What the skill Of physicians could
do and the tender ministrations OF low
ing hands could accomplish were all in
vain to save his life.
Goods finger touched him, and be slept"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
y.R1o1rs AND ALE ABOUT.

The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
! Conference of NewberEy county VIII
meet on Saturday at Prosperity.
| The Newberry Lutheran Conference
will convene IN Bethlehem church,
Ponaria. on Friday tomorrow, ano
will he in session until Sunday.
/ Mr. Otto Klettner has commenced
the erection of large two,story h oFlch
storehouse on his vacant lot on Malu
street next to his present place OF ousi-
ness.
The Sunbeam Society of the Baptlst
Suuday-School will have some pres
ant exercises at the church on ounoay
afternoon.
The United States census as taken
last wear gave Newberry populaIiouu ~
of 8 034, and not 3,0O4, aspuollsneo III
The Herald and News last week.
Rev. G. A. Wright will preach at the
nnion service in the A. R. Presbyterian
church next Sunday night. NO ser
vice will be held in the morning as tne
pastor will be absent.
Mr.. Walter I Herbert farmer from
No. 8 was in town on Tuesday selnng
country cured bacon of his own raising;
He saws he has hams that ne can sell
too. This is farming that pays.
There have been good rains in the
county the past week and the farmers
are happy. In Nc. s there was some
hail on Monday: afternoon but no dam
age is reported.
Mr.. C. c. Davis has begun work on
the Graded School building. He IS no"
grading the ground and preparing for
the foundation. Messrs. J. T. q I. u
Pool, who are to furnish the orlcs, nave
commenced hauling.
The protracted services at the Meth
odist church last week closed On
Thursday night and the Rev. Il. T..
Stackhouse who was assisting the pas,
tor returned to his home in GREENWOOD
on Friday morning.
A change will be made in the schedule
of the mixed train on the Z. n. g
L.R.R R., BY which it will leave Columl-
bia in the morning at $3.50, and reacn
Newberry about II.
Postmaster Russell returned from
Washington on Monday last where ne
succeeded in getting mail agent put on
the "cannon-ball" train and it is BE-
lieved that this Will be a sufficient IN
ducment to restore the run to Colum-
bia.-Peoples Advocate.
Mai. Adam L. Eichelberger, OF Oca!a,
Fla, was married on May Sd to Miss
O'Hanlon, daughter of Mr.. James
O'Hanlon. Maj. Eichelberger was at
one time a citizen Of Newberry, and
will be remembered by some OF our
older citizens. He moved to Florida
before the war.
The case against the two young
men from the factory charged with
criminal assault mentioned in The Her
aid and News last week came up before
Justice Maybin on Friday afternoon
for a preliminary hearing and the
bows were dismissed, no case being
made out against them.
There have been several pretty big
sales of cotton in Newberry recently
by farmers who have been holding for
the rise in price which never came. w.
w. Riser sold 1l3 bales A. J. Glib
son 4S bales NJ. A. Carlisle 79 bales,
and Sam'l Crotwell 81 bales, all
to o. MGR. Holmes & Co. Sometimes
it pays to hold cotton and sometimes
it doesn't. AS safe rule it is best to
sell as you get it ready tor market.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
A New Lutheran Church.

A congregational meeting was held
at the Lutheran church in Newberry
on last Sunday morning to consider
the question of building a new church.
1t needed no argument to convince
the congregation that new church
building was needed, and it was ct
once decided to build.
The congregation now has on hand
about S., 900 il cash and good subscrip-
tions. It is proposed TO build brick
church of modern design at a cost OF
about $4,000. The following commit
tee was appointed to take the prelimi-
nary steps: Rev. W. G. Schaefer, D.
B. Wheeler, O. B. Mayer, Jr., Geo. B.
Cromer and Geo. W. Summer.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
A Newberry Boy Honored.

Mr.. J.. H. Hunt of the South Carroll
ma University has been elected by his
Fraternity, the Sigma Nu," to repre-
sent it and respond TO all toasts, at the
annual Pan-HelIenic Banquet to be
held in the Agricultural Hall, Colum-
bia, S. c., on the evening of the 18th,
proX.
This is quite an honor, and The Her.
aid and News congratulates "Hamp"
on his success and the honor con-
firmed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
A Little Girls Experience in Light
house.

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are keepers O
the Government Lighthouse ut Sand Be ach
Mich, and are blessed with daughter, four
years old. Last April she was taken down
with Measles. followed with dreadful Cough
and turning into Fever. Doctors a. home
and at Detroit treated her, but in vain, she
grew worse rapidly. until she was mere
handful of bones.n Then she tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and after tho use OF two and
q half bottles, was completely cured. They
say DR.. Kings New Discovery Is worth its
weight in gold, yet you may get trial bottle
free ct Robertson & elders Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat, can't
sleep. can't think, can't do anything to your
satisfaction, and you wonder what ails you
You should heed the warning, you are taking
the first step into Nervous Prostration. You
you will find the exact remedy for restoring
your nervous system to its normal, healthy
condition. Surprising results follow the use
Of this great Nerve Tonic and Alternative
Your appetite returns, good digestion is re
stored, and the Liver and Kidneys resume
healthy action. Try bottle. Price 50 cents
at Robertson e. elders Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28

Mr.. F. H. Dominick, a large farmer
in No. Township, about twelve
miles above Newberry, was seriously
hurt on Monday morning. He was
in his lot showing his cattle to some
one who desired to purchase when one
of the cattle made plunge at him and
ran over him. He was partially un-
conscious for some time. His son sent
to Newoerry for a physician and DR..
Mcintosh went at once to see him. 1t
was found that he was not as badly
hurt as at first thought and at last
accounts he was doing very we'll, but
still he was pretty badly injured.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
Personals.

Personals.
Gen. NJ. L. Bonham, Of Columbia,
was in town on Tuesday.
The Misses Russell, Of Abbevillle,
are visiting Mrs. l.. G. Boozer in New
berry.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Fant Of Whit
mires are in the city for day or two.
Mrs. C. A. Austin, Of Johnston, is
visiting friends and relatives in New
berry.
Mr.. Frank G. Spearman, of Saluda,
was married yesterday to Miss Hill OF
Spartanburg County.
Hon. Geo. S. Mower, left yesterday
for Beaufort, to assist the Attorney
General in the Coosaw case which is
up for trial this week.
Mrs. Georgia Forster. Of Bir,ning-
ham, Ala, is 0 a visit to her friend
Mrs. O. T.. Sci ~ pert in Newberry.
Mrs, Forster is the wife of DR.. Condy
Forster one of the most eminent and
talented physicians of Birmingham.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28

It will be seen from the tables given
that there has been a decrease in the as
sessment of merchandise in the county
from the returns Of last year of about
$4,000. In No. there has been a fall
ing off of $4,000. The largest individ-
ual return of merchandise is in New
berry. The firm of G.. & G. S. Mower
returned their stock at $4,000. The
next largest is at Prosperity. Moseley
Bros. return is $4,000.
The value of dogs is not put down in
the above table, inasmuch as the law
places the value of a dog at $500 for
the purposes of taxation.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28

Newberry Building and Loan Association
The members Of the Newberry Build
ing and Loan Association are hereby
notified that the 69th assessment Will
be due and must be- paid Friday,
June 5, 1891, and that the Board OF
Directors will meet in the Council
Chambers on Monday, June sth,
1891, at o'clock p. NJ, to sell the
money on hand.
Any one wishing to borrow money
from the association can leave his ap'
plication with the secretary at the Ma
tional Bank of Newberry.
J. w. NJ. SIMMONS,
1t Secretary.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
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,
and 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 1.-THE Pelham" If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
I. W. HARPER's. E9 :.

I. W. HARPER'S. a. e;
Old Nelson County Kentuckey Whiskcy.
Has been recognized for years as one
of the foremost and finest whiskies
placed before the American public.
Like every article of fneness it caters
not for the bulk ofconsumers, to whom
one whiskey tastes but little different
from another, but for the appreciation
ofthe connoisseurs only. 1t is, in short,
a gentlemen's beverage, and intended
for gentlemen only.
THos. @. BoozEE, Sole agent.
Newberry S. C.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-28
$50 Fine Spring Suits

on the counters to be sold at the low
price of $40 in cash.
At this time you will find the hand
soonest line that has yet been shown
you, former prices $3.50 SIS, $3.50
$50. 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 selection.
Good run of sizes all through the
stock. I guarantee to show your bar
gains in this line that no other house
in the city can duplicate in any form.
Just stop and think Of the difference
Of the former selling price and the
price I offer you now-only $40. 1
guarantee this sale TO be genuine, moth
ing in it to deceive you, but every gar
ment sold is as represented. I 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 an
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.
MI. Z. Kinard,
COLUMBIA, s. c.