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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
WOman'S Club Library.

The Woman's Club has on hand a
travelling library, containing fifty choice
books, which they will be glad to lend
to any community for three months.
The only condition in obtaining the case
of books is that some responsible per-
Son act as librarian, to whom library
cards will be furnished. Amy one de-
string these books may apply for them
at Mr.. S. B. Jones' store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
SKETCHES BY ax-CONrBD.
He Writes Of People Of the Ante-Bellum
times.

James S. Spearman, in 1854, livet
near where his son, w. S. Spearman'.
residence is, but moved out near Silver
Street In 1857. Uncle Jimmie, as he
was called by nearly every one, was
one of the best men ever knew. He
was married four times and had nine
children who reached their majority
besides several who died young. Mr..
Spearman was one Of the deacons OF
Mt. Zion church. think he was the
second deacon the church ever had,
Isaac Kelly being the first deacon. He
was always present at every meeting
OF the church except prevented by sick
ness. He was the leader of the singing.
lie was quiet unassuming man, had
very little to say away from home, but
at home around his own fireside, he
was very jovial man. Many nights
have l spent under his hospitable roof,
and enjoyed the jokes he would tell
around his fireside. Uncle Jimmie had
large flock of goats and they gave
him great deal of trouble. remem-
Der several young people being at his
house one night and he was telling
about his trouble with his goats. One
of the young men told him he could give
him remedy to keep the goats from
jumping. Uncle Jimmie was interested
at once and leaned forward and asked,
how? how? The young man said, place
a wide plank on each side of the fence
and they would walk over. Uncle jim
mic looked at the young man as if as
tonished and then laughed heartily.
Uncle Jimmie did more for the upbuild
ing of Mt. Zion church than any other
man except the pastor, j. f. Peterson.
He died a few years ago and was
buried at his church. He was loved bv
all who knew him. His widow, Mrs.
Elizabeth Spearman, still survives.
Aunt Lizzie is truly mother in Israel.
Her hospitality is known far and wide.
Her home is the preachers home, and
her kindness to the poor and the widow
and the orphan is proverbiaI. AS one
who never knew his own mothers love,
her love and kindness shown to the
orphan is ever held in grateful remem-
brance. l do hope she will be spared
for many years, and that when she
goes to cross the river and crest under
the shade of the trees" all will be we'll
with her.
John Z. Stuart was also deacon Of
MT. Zion church. He served as magis-
tratc one or two tprmc yuo, , ,,,,,,lo,
of 4th and 9th regiments of State troops
during the Confederate war, and quietly
fell on sleep in Jesus in 1888. Aunt
Lottie, his widow, is still alive. She is
over 85 years old, and bids fair to reach
l0o years. When my father and moth
er died she took my sister and gave her
a home, not only place to live, but a
home in her heart and she would never
have known but that they were her
father and mother if she had not been
told X Cor Fed
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
AS to City Licenses.

Notice is given iu another column by
the city authorities that all city licenses
must be paid on or before Saturday of
this week. Under existing laws all
licenses expired on the 31st day of last
December, and a renewal is necessary
in order to do business. This require
ment is made and will be enforced in
order to protect those who have already
paid.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
A Coming Marriage.

Wednesday, January 18th, atPoma-
ria, Miss Viola Kibler, daughter of
Mr. Mr.. W. H. Kible1, of that place, will
be married to Mr.. Henry D. Furr, a
prominent young merchant of Furr, N.
e. The happy pair will leave i'm
mediately after the marriage for their
home in North Carolina.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
Services at Thompson Street Church.

We have been requested to state
that Rev. C. M. Boyd, of Prosperity,
will preach in the Thompson Street
church Friday evening at 7:3O o'clock.
Also Saturday morning at II o'clock.
The pastor, Rev. E. P. McClintock,
will dispense the sacraments Of the
Lords Supper Sabbath morning. The
public is cordially invited to attend these
services.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
"JuSt Splendid"

We doubt whether there is anv one
thing on earth that will afford the
housekeeper as much pleasure as 8
flour that will give her perfect salts.
faction. That flour is Clifton" Let
us but once get sack of Clifton
flour in your home and we invite yor
to try other brands to your heart s
content. Such comparisons only bring
out the superiority and excellence o1
nClifton:" Hayes & McCarty, E. r.
Hipp and l.. w. Cosby sell it.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

* PEtTACLES AND EYEGLASSES
~ DO YOUR eyes ache and burn at
night? | have the best trial case for
fIt,ng Spectacles and Eyeglasses, and
can fit III" list diflicllt eyes, with the
proper glasses | have fitted glasses
for the best people In the county and
can fit you. use only the best grade
Crystalline lenses. Come and give me
trial and be convinced. Strictly one
price TO oil. GUY DANIELS,
Jeweler and Optician.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

NTONEY TO LOAN-We negotiate
AVA loans on improved farm lands
at seven per cent. interest on
amounts over one thousand dollars,
and eight per cent. interest on amounts
less than $1,000. Long time and easy
payments. Hunt, Hunt e. Hunter,
Attorneys.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
Bachelor Maids.

The Bachelor Maids will meet this
afternoon at o'clock with Miss Ethel
Boozer.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
ELECTION OF HEALTH OFFICER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the Board Of Health of the Town
of Newberry will hold an election on
Wednesday, January 18th, 1903, for
Health officer. Applications must be
in the hands Of chairman or secretary
of the board by that date.
BY order Of Board of Health.
w. II. TARRANT,
Secretary.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

WI ILLDYEFOR YOU. YOU WILL
w learn some day that it pays
you to let us dye that old suit for YOU
or clean and press it. All work is
guaranteed to be first class. Thousands
of satisfied customers will tell you 50.
We are not playing for your dollars
only; we are playing for the future too.
Come and test the truth of our talk.
The Newberry Laundry.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

GONE OF THE SEASONS JOYS
~ are a nicely laundryed collar and
shirt. You can have them beautifully
done at the Newberry Steam Laundry
for a mere song. Then, too, you will
pc helping a, worthy home industry.
Sensible people will see the point.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13
What 1t Means,

We're tired Of answering questions!
"Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer"
means that you don't have to paint
your house SO often, and you don't have
to use SO much paint. Costs less for
the job, and you don't have to do the
JOB SO often.
4 The new paint is not new at all. It's
the biggest-selling paint in the United
States, and the firm that makes it is
i49 years old.
a DeVoe Lead and Zinc fewer gallons
thnn mixed paints, wears twice as long
as lead and OIL
sf 70 RENT "A six romn cottage on
~ Main street, and within three
plocks of Court House. Apply at once
!. o. l.. Schumpert.
20 Jan. 8, 1908. Newberry, s.. G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

"ANTED at The Newberry Hotel
w a milch COW, fresh in milk, that
will give four gallons milk per day. w.
A. Jameson, proprietor.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-13

VOUR NEIGHBORS KNOW YOU
a can learn that the Newberry
Steam Laundary will give you satisfac-
ton in any thing in their line. Why
don't you patronize home people?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Liverpool Market,

Liverpool, January 27.-Good business done in spot cotton; prices points higher, American middling fair 5.40 good mid ding 4.96, middling 4S, low middlng 4.66. good ordinary 454, ordinary AZ The sales of the day were 15,0OO bales, of which 1000 were for speculation and export and included 1000 bales American. Receipts 1S,0O0 bales, including 17,4OO American Flu lures opened quiet and steady and closed steady. American middIing zoe: Janu- ary January February, February March, March-April, 4.72a4.73; April-May, 4.73@ 4.H; May-June, June-July, July-August, 4.74@4.75; August-Septemper, 4666i4 67; september-october, 4.47; October -Novem- Der, 4.36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

And every form of Phi'A h DISEASE, ers,,aI Weakness etc.. etc' are cured under plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 cnnsulre tions at cffice or by mall in- v,ted withou. charge
 ,rroatment by mat for those who can not visit us
 n. .edicines.
 Question blanks for man CT woman sent free on application
 S,,r institute is thoroughly equipped
 .s,h ali modern suI gical. electrical x ray violet ray, galvano. faradic battery a1ootric static machine. arc light cabi- .,ats and other modern electro and me-
 hantcsl therapeutic devices for aiding ,,s in the scientific treatment Of chronic diseases. ,,,drrsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 Tho Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot, .dd anything to the reputation Dr. o. T. Doz,er has already acquired In the line of hfs profession, nut we know him to be a brother Cdd Fellow that can be relied on 10 carry out every promise he makes to those needing his servlcea Masonic Guide. pr. Dozier comes from q family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge snd hIs large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner. Age-Herald. His long record and ap- nroved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 offices First avenue and Twenty first street, Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
cothran & Co.'s New Orleans Letter

cothran & Co.'s New Orleans Letter. Gilbert & Clay's Letter to Cothran &
 Go.
 New Orleans, January 27.-There was a decided change for the better in the att titude of Liverpool today. Deliveries and snots advanced about four points and the transactions in actual cotton reached inc handsome total of 15.000 bales Cables attributed the improvement to heavy buy ing for account of Egyptian traders, while the opinion was expressed that a good under tone prevailed and any favorable circumstances would accelerate the up- ward movement. A flrmness was readily established here and while there was no perceptible disposition to force matters, the strength of spots suffced to occasion a moderate rise in prices which was fair ly well maintained.
 Closing quotations are Il to B points higher than close. Official forecasts and government and charts pointed to the re- currence of decidedly wet spell through out the south, which certainly Is not calculated to stimulate hopes for the realization of that much expected in- crease in receipts. Domestic trade in cot- ton goods is reported to be in a buoyant state and considering the favorable tenor of advices from Manchester, the consum- ing power of spinners Is not likely to shrink at least while such conditions prevail.
 Thus the question of supply and de- mand will probably assume an unusually prominent part in the regulation of prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
COTTON MARKET
 MAKES ADVANCE Buying Was Active Through
 out the Session SHORTS COVERED HEAVILY
SHORTS COVERED HEAVILY
Upward Movement Was Accelerated By Reports Of Continued Demand
 In South, Spot Market From Exporters and splnners.

New York, January 27-The cotton market opened firm at an advance Of to 4 points. Later business increased the advance to sd1S points. The improve ment followed very strong cables, which instead of showing no change or some de- cline, as would have been In keeping with the closing of the New York market the previous day. an advance was reported by the early cables with the net im- provement finally a matter of l to points on futures and points on spot cotton of which sales in the English market reached 12,000 bales. Buying was active throughout the session. Shorts covered heavily. New Orleans parties were enormous buyers in the afternoon. The Liverpool firmness, according to private cables was largely due to active buying by Egyptian spectators and by the cov- ering of European shorts. The upward movement was accelerated by reports of continued demand in the southern spot cotton markets from exporters and spin ners. Another stimulating feature was the large showing again made by eX- ports which for some days have been exceeding port receipts. Today the ex- port clearances reached 46,274 bales, against 3S. ASA port receipts The close was at a net advance of to Il points Total sales futures estimated at 3O0,O00 bales.
 New York, January 27.-Cotton steady, midding Sc; net receipts 1S1; gross re- ceipts 55S4; stock 16l,540; exports Great Britain 2473; continent 919.
 Total today, at all seaports: Net re- ceipts &, ASA; exports Great Britain 3620; France s25O; continent 34, 4O4; stock 1,055,- | 7S0.
 Consolidated: Net receipts at all sea- ports 9S,S40: exports Grt t Britain S4,695; France 2S,577; continent 62,567.
 Total since September l. At all sea- ports, net receipts 5,763,S11; exports Great Britain 1,792, ,355; France 522 75S; continent | 1864 192.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
The Metal Market.

New York, January 27.-Tin was very strong in London again today, closing there at e1 5s higher at sl32 Is Cd for spot and e132 los for futures. Influenced by the foreign advance the New York market also was higher, spot closing at 296D29. .25
 Copper shared somewhat in the tin strength at London, being los higher at e54 2s Cd for spot and e54 Is Cd for fu- lures. The New York Market was quiet and without material change. Standard is quoted at Il S71a Lake at 12.371sm12 621a. electrolytic 12.SOq12.JO, and casting at 12 15Gi12. 35.
 Lead was quiet and unchanged at fRa, and in London at e11 Is 6d Spelter, like lead was unchanged in both markets, the local quotation being 4 .9O05, while London prices remained at f20 5s
 Iron in Glasgow closed at 53s 4d, and in Middlesboro at 47s 6d. Locally the market is nominal. No. 1 foundry, northern, is quoted at S24Qp24 50; No. foundry, north ern, at $22M22 50; No. l foundry, south ern, and No. 1 foundry, southern, soft, at $23. .50Q24. 50. Warrants are nominal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Baxter 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New York, January 27-The movement of cotton fails to reach any such figures as looked for. and since the weather in the south has been bad of late and Is again bad today with indications of con- tinued rain tomorrow, the natural con- clusion must be that there is not much on which to calculate an increase in the near future of 1t all Cables today were better than looked for. Attempts to de press the local market are frequently made and as frequently abandoned the fact being that there are many reasons for calculating on a much better market and too few for excepting decline while the movement fails to pick up Prices opened higher today and the feeling was one of greater confidence. The great pug gle which alone appears to hold buyers in check is the receipts, and as soon as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
LOCAL MARKETS.

The local cotton marke- was active yes terday and advanced one-sixteenth. The wagon receipts were seventy-five bales.
 The stock and bond market was with out change ,f-...
 There was quite a consignment. of early vegetables, such as radishes, young on- Ions, lettace, etc, received from New Or leans yesterday These were selling for fifty cents bunch.
 The rain in the morning cast a damper on the trade and business was quiet all day.
 Eggs are weak being quoted at 9 cents for cold storage and 23 cents for the coun- try product.
 Complaint is being heard of the scarcity of poultry. Turkeys are practically out of the market and cant be quoted and the few chickens fin sight are bringing 20 cents for flyers and 30 to 35 cents for hens.
 Fruit and other staples are firm, the quotations being unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

Cash quotatios were as follows' Flour-Quiet and easy. Wheat-No. ? spring 7SQSOc; No. 3, 72@ 74c: No. ? red, 75@77B.
 Corn-No. 2, 45lsc; No. ? yellow, 45lsc Oats-No. ?, 941sc; No. white, 3S14qS5c; No. 3 white, 3912c.
 Rye-No. ?, 45@47c.
 Barley-Good feeding 4SG55c. Flax Seed-No. l. $1.19; No north- western, SPA
 Timothy Seed-Prime, S45O. Mess Pork-Per barrel. Sl7.00a1725. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $l020d10SO. Short Ribs Sides-Loose, $9.O5Q9.l5. Dry Salted Shoulders-Boxed $S.2oGS5O. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, $9.5Oq9.75. Whisky-Basis of high wines, a.32 Butter-Dull and weaker; creamery TO 241ac; dairy, H@24c.
 Eggs-Weak, 22c.
 Cheese-13Mi4c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Firm; middling 1916. sales 939, receipts 12,S66, stock 240,301.
 Mobile-Quiet; middling 9-16, receipts 593, stock g, 2,207.
 Savannah-Steady; middling 9-16, sales S52, receipts S562, stock 15S,O47
 Charlest on-Firm; middling Sla, receipts 333, stock 10,039
 Wilmngton-Firm; middling Sls, receipts 73S, stock 10,639
 Norfolk-Quiet; middling 1916 sales S5, receipts 2910, stock 35,337.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling sS, stock 63S7 receipts TOP,
 Boston-Quiet and steady; middling S,95 receipts, net, 6S2, gross F, 095.
 lphia-Steady; middling 925, re- ceipts 443, stock 60lS.
 St. Louis-Steady; middling 11-16, re- ceipts S13l, stock 30,11.
 Memphis-Firm; middllng 11-16 receipts 1626 shipments 216l, sales 2SO0, stock 77,S2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
New York Cotton Futures.
Naval Stores.

Savannah, January 2I-Turpentine firm at 59; receipts 154, sales 2S0. exports none. Resin firm; receipts 5069, sales 2S5S .ex- ports none. Quote: A. B, c, D and E 1.70, F 1.76 G 1.S5. H 2.O5. I 2.40 K 2.9O, M 3. .35, N s.55 w G S.SO, w w 4.2O.
 Charleston, January 27-Turpentine Is firm at 591s bid sales none. Rosn firm; A, B, c, D and E 1.65 F 1.70, G 1.S0, II 200, I 2.sO, K 2.S5, M 3,SO, N 3.55 W c S.75 W w 415.
 Wilmington. January 27.-Turpentine Is firm at 60; receipts 1S Resin firm 1.55@ 1.6O; receipts 502. Crude turpentine firm, 2.00Q350: receipts 5. Tar firm at 1.6O; re- cepts 12l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
ADMINISTRATION SALE. Estate of Albert Q. Marks. Qeceast

Under and by virtue of a decree of the probate court of Jefferson county, Ala, made on the 2Gth day of january, 1903, l, Turner R. Weakley, as administrator of the estate of Albert D. Marks. de- ceased. for the payment of the debts of said decedent, on Saturday, the 2Sth day of February, 1903. before the court house door in Birmingham. Jefferson county, Ala, will sell, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following de- scribed lands in said county, owned by said decedent. at his death, namely
 A tweive-one-hundredth d2-l00 undi- vidcd interest in and to blocks one CD, two, CD. four (D, five (5), six co, seven CD. eight CS) eleven 0D. and lots one O to four @, inclusive. and lots ten 00) to fifteen inclusive, all in block three (3) also blocks nine 60 and ten Q0), all said lands being in South Park sub division. and shown on the plat thereof. recorded in said county In map book 3, page A. and conveyed to said Marks by deed dated February 17th 1902, record ed in said county in Record Book 300, at page BIT. TURNER F. WEAKLEY.
 Gen. Admin. Jefferson Co.
 1-2S-3t-we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, January 2i.-Spot cotton more active and firmer but not quotably higher The sharp advance in contract values predicated upon the marked im- provement at Liverpool gave factors re- newed confidence, and they, as rule, quickly elevated their asking prices to the extent of 1ac This had the effect of shutting number of buyers out of the market and retarded the movement to a considerable extent Sales were SiOO bales, including 3S00 to arrive and 800 f. o. b. terms. Quotations unchanged.
 Under the influence of better Liverpool, a brisk eastern, demand and very favor able reports from Manchester together with weather conditions throughout the belt of such a character as to threaten a further serious retardation of the Amer ican crop movement the bulls had things pretty much their own way in the mar ket for contracts and though the trading was light, values were forced up sharply all along the line. Prices were to , points higher at the opening and con tinued to advance with only occasional slight downward fluctuations, until the market stood 1 points above the opening Then there was some little selling to real ize by room traders and weak longs, and a reaction of 1 to points LOOK place. But bull sentiment was too well grounded to permit of anything approaching slump in prices and the market soon steadied up again and reassumed its upward trend. the board at the close showing net gains of T to 13 points.
 New Orleans, January 27-Cotton fu- lures steady. January s.73dS. .74c, Febru- ary S.73d8. .74c, March S.7sGS SOC. April SS3aS S5 May S.92QS.9S, June S.57@S. 9s. July 9.O3Q9.O4. August S.69@S.71, Septem- Der 8.2SGS. 31
 New Orleans. January 27. Cotton strong; sales s1G0; ordinary 75sc, good or Ginary 13-16c, low middling SEC. mid ding S9lc, good middling 3-l6c, middllns fs ir 97sc; receipts 11,619, stock 3S1,5G1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

Chicago, January 27.-There was an enormous trade in wheat today and heavy realizing by the leader of the longs caus- ed a break of over ? cents in the May delivery and the close was weak at a loss of 25s from yesterdays close. May corn closed 5sc lower with oats down h@skc. Provision closed weak. May pro- duets being from 10 to 22lsc lower
 The leading futures ranged as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Cotton seec, OH.

New York, January -7.-Cotton seed oil and petroleum steady. Rosin firm; strain ed common to good $1.95d2 .00. Turpentine steady 6S1A@64.
 Memphis, January 27.-Cotton seed oil, car load lots. per gallon; prime crude 351aG36; off crude SOd3f5; prime summer yellow 30; off summer yellow nominal; choice cooking summer yellow less than car load lots nominal; cotton seed meal, prime $21 5O; cotton seed oil cake $2l. O..
 New Orleans. January 27.-Cotton seed oil prime, refined in barrels 391s; off re- fined in barrels STE; prime, crude, loose B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by Ernest Lamar chairman of building com mittee. Selma, Ala, until Wednesday, February IS. 1903, at 12n., for the com pletion of the Stone Church Building for Selma Baptist Church of Christ. Plans and specifications can be seen at Selma, or can be had by application to the un- dersigned. CHARLES c. WILSON,
 Architect, Columbia, s. c. 1-10-sa t. -mon- we'd to-2-1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

their extent is determined on. the course of a fortnight or so, the market can not fail to attract attention. In any event. if is ineonceivable how we are going to get enough cotton from now to make a crop any larger than the last. for it is the impression that should receipts pick I'D materially, they will soon peter out and simply leave us where we were be- fore comparing the present figures with last year up to more distant date.
 Liverpool bought here today. Cables to 4 points higher. Ports $500 against 37, GOO last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Dry Goods.

New York, January 27.-The home de- mand for cotton goods has been fair today with an improving tendency. Sellers are no easier to deal with than before, and the tone continues very firm. Regular print cloths have sold at 3-1Gc, at an ad- vance of 1-16, and white goods show stiffer tendency. There is no export business do- ing of any moment.