The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-29

O'Neall were so broad and far reaching
that it would not be proper to confine
the observance of the event to such
narrow limits. The time is short in
which to act and what is done must be
done quickly.
This distinguished son of Newberry
was born aud bred here on New.
berry soil. His life was spent here and
wss one continuous labor Of love de-
voted to this people. He was devoted
believer in the Christian religion. The
first Bible society organized in this
part of the State was in Newberry and
be was its first president. He was the
leading spirit in all internal improve
ments and through his efforts largely
was the Columbia and Greenville rail-
road built, and for many years he was
its president. He was the first judge
elected from Newberry, and in that
position be reflected honor upon his
people. He died as be had lived,
true and devoted son of Newberry.
His Annals of Newberry gave to the
people a desire to know more of their
ancestry and of the history of their
county, and it is happy coincidence
that the book has been now reprinted
in a Newberry Office and is just now on
this centennial occasion ready for deliv-
cry, and it should be on the table of
every household throughout this coun-
ty. His Bench and Bar of South Caro-
lima is book of transcendent value.
Judge Pope said be was no hero
worshiper, but it was right and
proper to preserve the spirit which
animated ONeall in upholding
every interest connected with the coun-
try and for the country's good.
Judge Pope then declared the meet
ing ready for business.
DR.. Pelham said he had listened with
pleasure to the remarks of the chair
man. AS one of the citizens of the
town by adoption he heartily Joined in
doing honor to Judge O'Neall. We
should memorable Judge O'Neall on
this centennial of his birth. He belongs
to glorious past and was one of the
old South Carolina gentlemen have
been taught to honor hirl. I have
often heard him spoken Of by My own
lamented father as one of pature's no
blemen. 1 hope we will Go some
thing worthy of the event We intend to
celebrate. hope it will be al occasion
memorable in years to come.
Mr.. Schnmpert said he would be in
full sympathy with anything that
might be done, but the tine was short
and prompt action was necessary.
Prof. Evans moved that committee
be appointed to arrange a programme.
Mr.. Hunt said the time was so short
that be thought it would be well for
the meeting to decide upon the pro-
gramme. He thought that Judge
O'Nealrs reputation belonged to the
county and the celebration should be a
county affair. There should be speak
ers who would take up the different
phases Of his character-as temper
ance workers. Christian-and as a
judge and lawyer.
Mr.. Schumpert thought we ought
first resolve to celebrate and that the
celebration be held in the opera house.
Mr.. Cromer moved that the chair
man Of the meeting be chairman of the
committee on programme.
Mr.. Duncan thought, as Mr.. Hunt,
that there should be several speakers to
discuss the different phases Of the
character Of Judge O'Neall as be was a
many sided man.
DR.. Pelham moved that public
announcement be given of the meeting,
and that the invitation be extended
through the county papers for the peo-
pie Of the county to attend, and the
public generally was also invited.
The chair announced the following
committee on arrangements: Y. J.
Pope, chairman; o. L. Schumpert, Geo.
S. Mower, Geo. B. Cromer, W. E. Pei
ham, ". H. Hunt, Jr., j. H. McIntosh.
a resolution was also passed request
ing the business houses to close during
the exercises. The celebration will be
held in the day time in the opera house
On Monday, April 10.
THE COMMITTEE MEETS.
Immediately after the adjournment
Of the meeting the committee held a
meeting and decided to invite three
speakers for the occasion. 1t was also
decided to invite specially the follow
ing:
The president and directors Of the
G. and G. Railroad aud the superin-
t"ndeDt of the road. The surviving
members Of Judge O'Nealrs family.
The executive and other State officers,
and the Speaker of the House of Rep
reseutatives. The State bar association.
The judges of the Supreme and Circuit
courts. Mr.. John A. Chapman and
Mr.. Mcdonald Furman. Another meet
ing of the committee will be held on
Thursday afternoon at half past six
o'clock Arrangements will also be
made to have band Of music for the
occasion. The speakers who will be
invited will be asked to wire their ac-
ceptance, and until that is done the
committee does not care to have the
names Of the gentlemen published.
They are eminent men and if they ac-
cept the Invitations will make the occa-
sion one long to be remembered.
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