The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-30
THE NEWS FKOM PROSPERITY.
Doatr OF u Prominent Young Man--Soclnl
aud Personal Notes-Sorvioes
OF Tho sabbath.

Malcolm Argyle Kiblcr was born in
Prosperity, S. c., August 2G;h, 1877,
and died in Atlanta, Ga, January lTth.
1900, being aged 22 years, 5 months and
| day. When II bright young lad he
served his apprenticeship in the Office
OF the Prosperity Press and Reporter,
and became what is known among
printers as Il "swift." After working
here and in Ncwbcrry, he went to At
lanta about five years ago, whore by his
pleasing manners and excellent dcport
ment, as well as by his exceeding skill
as Il printer, he became Il general favor
ite, making friends Of all whom he met
either in business or pleasures pur-
suits. Just little moro than q year
ago, in 1898, he was married to Il charm
ing young wife, Miss Loulic Northern,
Of Atlanta, and their mutual love and
affection was cherished upto his death.
His health had gradually declined for u
year or more, suffering as he did from
heart trouble and something like
chronic bronchitis. All was done for
do, bat the winged messenger OF death
came last Saturday and bore him from
earth to the great unknown. He real
lied his approach to the end, and
week ago badc his loved ones al 'Eood-
bye" telling them that he was pre-
pared to 60, and that they must not
weep for him. He leaves II sorrowi, 6
young wife, father, mother, sister and
brother, and a large circle OF relatives
and friends to love his memory. His
remains were brought to Prosperity
Monday, in obedience to his request, by
his mother, Mrs. M. ~, and his BROTH
cr Mr.. Forest Kiblcr, where his funeral
was preached in Grace church by Rev.
j. A. Sligh, and his body laid to rest in
the vii q re cemetery in the presence Of
IL large concourse OF relatives and
friends. Malcolm is no more on earth.
Peace to his ashes.
Mrs. Rosa Cannon and her son, Mr..
J. p. Cannon, paid a pleasant visit to
relatives in Newberry last week.
Miss Kate Wheeler spent few
days in Newbcrry last week visit
ing her sister, Mrs. S. II. Cannon. She
left Saturday for her future home,
Winnsboro, stopping over for short
stay with friends in Columbia.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Jno. Long
was killed by the freight train on the
Southern Railway near Mr.. Johnnie
Stones house last Friday. The animal
seemed to be frightened and began run
ming down about Sligh's, coming up the
road in front of the engine. He was
ovcrtaken with above results.
Every one regrets that Mr.. Frank
Browne, the genial agent Of the South
ern at this place, has been compelled to
lay Off again on account of his health,
and all hope that he will soon be re-
stored to his accustomed vigor. His
brother, Mr.. John Browne, fills the po-
stion Of agent until j. f.. recuperatcs.
The only service in town Sunday was
that at Lutheran church where Rev.
Mr.. Bcdcnbaugh Interested large au-
dicnce. All the Sabbath Schools were
we'll attended.
Mr.. a. G.. Wise has been quite unwcll
for several days past, but is some better
today.
Constable Eison, Of Ncwbcrry, seized
three jugs, kegs or parcels Of liquor at
the Southern depot here last Friday.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S.
Worts died Monday night, aged about
five months. 1t will be buried at Colo
ny church today.
Palmetto.
January 30th, 1900.