The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
Utopia Oois.

Miss Dolly Reagin has returned to
her home.
Miss Belle Cannon is staying a while
with her brother, Mr.. Preston Cannon.
Miss Sudie Boulware visited her
grandmother, Mrs. Susan Long, re-
Gently. She will go back 70 her school
in Columbia before long.
The ladies of this community will
meet at Mrs. l. II. Boulware's naxt Fri
day for the purpose of quilting Mrs.
Derrick some quilts. This is good, and
let the good work go on; you will never
regretlt.
Mr.. Norman f. Long, while riding
On merry-go-round at Mr. Fred
Schumperts recently, struck his face
against the back of Mr.. Hugh Schum-
pert's head and broke his nose.
DR.. w. T.. Lake has the largest to-
bacco that have seen, but guess had
better leave this for the humble bee to
comment on. He can get around to the
bloom, therefore ought to be able to
give mere complete description as to
the quality. The Doct is very much
enthused over the tobacco question.
We notice that Messrs. Joe, Chesley
and Thompson Hunter are making a
lot OF molasses from the pile of cane
pummies. They are certainly we'll
equipped for the business. and are fine
men too. They will treat you right.
Prof. Ira Bedenbaugh expects to
leave the last Of October for Tennessee
where ne will attend a medical college.
We wish him much success.
Last Friday night, September 18th,
it was my pleasure to attend the cele-
bration Of Mr.. Arthur Nichols 10Th
birth day party, of which have prom
lsed to give g description. Well, on
the above named date | enjoyId tal
ride through the beautiful moonlight
down to his residing place, and on my
arrival could hardly find room to hitch.
hadn't time to dispose of my hat DC
fore Mr.. Thompson Hunter had me by
the arm pulling me in the parlor. Well,
[ didn't care to go in before looking
around and seeing who all were there
that | knew, therefore | resisted, but
he says, 'come on, there is young
lady in here that wants to meet you I"
So being Of q similar disposition, read
lily responded, but found it was guitar
awaiting me. | believe did meet Miss
Helen Hawkins and few others, and
couldn't pick a guitar for viewing the
beautiful, fair damsels sitting in rota-
tiOn around in the room and the love-
ly decorations around the parlor.
After had gotten over my scare l
picked and sang a few pieces, then the
crowd decided to go out in the yard
and have more music. The following
are the names Of the musicians: Nc :
danes Lula Hunter, Rufus Hunter,
Hampton Nichols: Misses Lille Mich
OILS, Helen Hawkins, Minnie Nichols;
McsSrs. McCloud, G.. w. and O. w.
Long, of Utopia. The instruments
consisted Of guitars, violins, auto
hprp, either and accordeon. as the
writer was one Of the musicians, she will
leave 1t for some one else TO talk about.
While playing ice cold drinks we're
served which was very refreshing and
enjoyable. After the music stopped
you could see couples promenading on
| main street, and in the most loving
manner, but then there is q tendency
towards love in the moon light. This
| party was pei iod OF grand enjoyment,
! and will ever be green spot in the
! memory of all who attended. Now in
conclusion we desire to extend to MIR.
Arthur and the hospitable family many
thanks for their hospitalities and cour.
teaies. UTOPIA LAD.
Sept. %, 1899.