The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-27
GOVERNOR HEYWARD SPEAKS TO ONE
THOUSAND PEOPLE AT SUMMERT0N.
Delegation Meets Him at Wilso1-Crowd at
the Depot.

Delegation Meets Him at Wilsoa-Crowi al
the Depot.
When it comes to doing things, there
is no community in the State that Will
make greater endeavors than the peo-
pie of Summerton, and already within
a comparatively short period, they
have accomplished a great deal, with
the work going steadily on. The town
of Summerton is the hub within a cir
Gle of the finest farming lands IN the
county. and we believe the equal OF the
famous Marlboro lands: in every dl-
rection, roads lead out to the marvel
ouslv producing fields and number OF
the owners of these farms live in the
town of Summerton, where they have 4
churches-Methodist, Baptist, Presby-
terian and Episcopalian, a graded
school, and a population, while made up
of various religious denominations, is
free from narrow bigotry, and selfish
clanishness. The people pull together,
and all are striving for the general
welfare. According to the United
States census made in 1900 Summertcn
has population of l42, and when we
ascertained that the school enrolment
was LIP we did not wonder at the fer-
tility of the soil, for any town with q
population Of l42 that produces ll2
school children is entitled to a medal
for prolific productiveness.
The town has several general stores.
TWO drug stores and two physicians,
two hotels, and within the coming
month building for bank recently
organized will be begun: in all direc-
tions new houses are in the course OF
erection and there is every indication
for a prosperous town. But this artl-
Gle is intended for a special occasion,
the closing of the Summerton graded
school of which Prof. z. P. Dahl is
principal, with Misses Edith Coskrey
OF Summerton, Lizzie Scarborough OF
Darlington and Ethel Cooper OF Mayes-
vile, assistants.
Last Friday evening, b. special in
vitation we joined at the Manning sta
ton, Governor Heyward on his way n a
private car to Summerton, where he
was invited to deliver an address. The
trains on the Wilson & Summerton
road do not connect with the Columbia
train in the evening, but through the
kindness OF Capt. Thomas Wilson, who
is always willing to aid in good cause,
a special was put on his road with
Captain James in charge. The people
of Summerton appreciate hlghly TINS
courtesy of Captain Wilson, and several
of them urged the writer not to forget
to make public acknowledgement OF
their appreciation. At the Wilson
junction there was committee OF sum-
merton citizens to greet his ENcellency
and, at the several stations others join
ed the party. When Suumerton was
reached a large number OF people had
assembled at the station, anG quite g
demonstration was made. Capt. 0. &.
Scarborough took the governor IN
charge, and behind a spanking pair OF
bays drove him to his elegant home
where a collation. was served to the
governor and a number of friends.
While this was going on at the Scar
borough mansion, the ladies OF the
Presbyterian church served ice cream
and lemonade beneath the trees to the
waiting throng.
While waiting for the governor, the
large crowd mingled about on the
grounds in rather picnic fashion. and
enjoyed the mutual greetings OF friends
the little fellows realized that this was
an event which does not corae often,
took advantage OF their freedom to
romp and play, and keep in the way OF
the young couples who regard two COM
pany and three crowd. THE COVER
nor is coming shrill voice announced
and it was stated that owing to the I'M
mense crowd the church would only be
used for the presentation OF the dlplo-
mas and medals, that the address
would be delivered from the piazza OF
the academy. When the church doors
were thrown open it was soon seen that
it would not hold the crowd. therefore
the major portion had to remain oIt-
side. The scholars marched into the
church and took position on the pulpit
platform, Miss Edith Coshrey presided
at the organ, and song by the scholars
was rendered. Rev. C.C.Herbert offered
prayer, and Hon. J. G. Lanhan one OF
the school trustees announced that
Governor Hayward would present the
diplomas and medals.
The contest in the 9th grade was so
close. it was decided to award Two
medals, one to Sallie Anderson, the
other to Annie Coskrey. Sth, grade
the medal was awarded to Nora Jack
son. 7th, grade Erwin Belser carried
of the prize. The diplomas were
awarded to Misses Annie Coskrey, Sal
lie Anderson and Louise achbourg.
In delivering these awards the governor
made some pleasing remarks as he
handed each their prize. The evening
was intensely warm, and perhaps 1t
was fortunate the crowd was TOO large
for the building, at least numbering
about 1000, everybody seemed glad to
get on the outside where the breeze
could fan away some OF the heat.
When the crowd assembled in front
of the academy, Professor Dahl made
hurried arrangements, and the front
piazza was converted into a stage. The
writer was pressed into service and or.
dered by Professor Dahl to introduce
the orator, which he proceeded to do.
Governor Hayward was received with
an ovation. His speech was about &c
minutes in length, and it was enjoyed
exceedingly. We will not attempt to
make synopsis OF the speech. because.
did we do so, we would incur the en-
nifty of his Excellency. He is in such
a demand for school closings that were
he to prepare a separate speech for
each one he would not have time tc
attend to his gubernatorial duties. and
therefore it is necessary for him to use
the same ideas at more than one place,
We asked for the loan of the notes. but
with a twinkle in his piercing eyes he
said "don't you dare print my speech
sir, if you do, you add additional bur
dens to my already troubled soul" We
will however, say that he acknowledged
his pleasure at being with the people
of Summerton, and expressed regret:
that his duties forced him to return tc
Columbia in the morning, and that he
would be unable to take advantage O
the cordial Invitations to stay over ant