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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05
Ncuro Question an Issue.

GrTlIT,lE. OKLAHOMA. hpril IL
The negro question was the issue in
The Guthrie city election today ami
the citizens ticket. headed by Mr..
Duke. for mayor. and pledged to re-
spcct the political rights Of The nc
srocs, was successful. defeating the
Republicans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05

Democrats in Montana municipalities.
BUTTE. MONT. April i.-MunirI-
pal elections III Montana haze result
cd generally IN favor Of tho Demo.
Gratis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05

3 The Iresdcut arrilcl Mt Tie spcak-
ger's stand, in front Of tho rourilln,lse
at Sixll, AMI jefferson streets. al 10 a.,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05

.(Contlnucd on elglilll lagc.l
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05

THE WEATHER. s
Wednesday, fair, ex.
cept In southeast por.3
ton, colder; Thursday,
fair, fresh northwest
winds.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Which Changed Owners on
the Books of the County Audi
tor Last Week.

The following transfers OF real es-
tate were recorded during last week
IN the office of Auditor w. W. Crom-
er:
Township No. I.
7. Thomas Mayes to Orlando B.
Mayer, I lot in city, for $3.50.
H. H. Rikard, Master, to Mrs. A.
B. Harmon, I lot in city, for $4,000.
J. L. Goggans to William Gary, I
lot in city, for $3.50.
Tohn D. Mahon to Theodosla +.
Moore. u 6-1oo acres, for $50.
H. H. Rikard, Master, to Z. j.
Purcell, I lot, SEQ.
H. H. Rikard, Master. to I. }.
Purcell, I lot, for SIS.
H. H. Rikard, Master, to {. }.
Purcell, I lot, for $42.
Township No. 3.
Rebecca Lawson ct al, to Purcell
& Scott, right, title and interest III
600 acres. for $1,000.
Township No. 7.
VIM. R. Smith to Purcell & Scott
16S IA acres, for $1,000.
Township No. 8.
Carrie T. P~aysinger to Thos. 4.
Williams. Al 1-2 acres.
w. Arthur Crouch to Purcell q
Scott. - S1-1oo acres, for $500.
Township No. 9.
Martha A. Boland 20 Mrs. Minnie
Johnson and Clarence Monts, 3 "a
acres. for $50.
Township No. 10.
7. w. Watts to J. S. Watts, right
title and interest in II acres, for $780,
Raw J. Watts to John S. Watts
right, title and interest in II acres
for S112.5o. .
J. B. T. Scott to w. A. Counts and
w. B. Shealy, I lot in town OF Lit
tie Mountain, for 5000.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
Wreck on the G., N. & L.

4. flat car loaded with dressed
granite on the C.. N. & Is mixed
train No. r., due in New5erry a.
8.35 a. m. broke down about 100
wards beyond the trestle two miles
this side OF Jalapa on Sunday morn
ing. running off the track as it reach
ed the trestle and being followed by
four other cars. The trestle was con-
siderably injured. and four freight
cars we're badly damaged. Most OF
the merchandise in the cars, however,
was practically unchanged. The
granite was broken up considerably
PASSENGERS were transferred during
Saturday. the first train passing over
at 100 o'clock on Sunday afternoon
No one was injured.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
New Lodge Knights Of Pythias.

O'Neall lodge, Knights OF Pythias'
will be instituted i'll the Red Mems
hall on Friday night. April ID. 1his
will be the second lodge OF
Pythians in Newberry. 1t VIII
start out with a good mem
bership. which promises rapid
X to increase. All the members
are urged to be present in the Ked
Mems hall on Friday night, April H.
for the institution of the lodge and
the permanent organization.
The second meeting OF the fourth
district Knights of Pythias will be
held in Newberry or Tuesday. April
IS. The business session will be held
il the afternoon and a social session
at night. a. which time the visiting
Knights Will be guests of Newberry
lodge. No. Is. The full programme
for the district meeting has already
been published.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
Memorial Day Address.

The Rev. S. H. Zimmerman has
~accepted the invitation to deliver the
Memorial day address on the apz
preaching 10th Of May. Mr.. Zlmmer-
mar is an able speaker and those IN
charge of the occasion are fortunate
in securing his services.
Arrangements are going forward
for the dinner to be rendered the
Confederate veterans by the Daugh--
tiers of the Confederacy on Memorial
day. The attention Of the veterans is
again called to the fact that the
Daughters would like to have every
veteran in the county send his name
TO Mrs. O. B. Mayer, president OF the
,Drayton Rutherford chapter.
The various Memorial day2commlt-
tees were appointed yesterday after
noon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

Easter is one week from next Sun
day. April 70.
The general elction for solicitor in
this circuit takes place today.
A heavy rain fell sunday afternoon.
accompanied by a heavy electric
storm.
Several minor cases were disposed
of in the mayors court yesterday
morning.
Sunday was the fortieth anniver-
sary of the surrender Of Gen. Lees
army at AppomattoS.
The .Newberry college base ball
team will leave on the early train
over the Southern on Wednesday
morning for its trip into Georgia.
The Newberry Red Men are ex-
.-pecting the next meeting of the great
council to be held in Newberry, and
it is very much hoped that Newber-
rvs invitation will be accepted by the
great council, Row in session. in An
derson.
Deputy Sheriff Duncan Johnson
vas a passenger on the C., N. & l..
train which was wrecked between ia
lapa and Newberry on Saturday
morning. Nh. Johnson says the pas
enger were considerably jolted. No
one was injured.
The Daughters Of the Confederacy
are earnest in their desire to extend
an invitation to every veteran IN the
county to attend the dinner which the
Daughters will tender the veterans
On Memorial day. Every veteran IN
the county is urged to send his name
to Mrs. O. B. Mayer, president OF
Drayton Rutherford chapter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements of Many People,
Newberrians and Those VINO
Visit Newberry.

Mr.. Arthur H. Kohn, of Prosperity,
was in Newberry yesterday.
The Rev. w. H. Greever, Of Co.
lunbia, was in Newberry yesterday.
: Mrs. Cole. L. Blease is spending
several days this week in Anderson.
Miss Russell Ward, of Atlanta, is
visiting Misses Myrtle and Bessie
Schumpert,
=. Mrs. W. H. Wallace returned yes
terday from ~Spartanburg, where she
has been visiting relatives.
Miss Fannie Ramage will leave to-
dav for Forth Worth, Tex, where she
will visit relatives.
Mrs. J. NJ. Berry, Of Augusta. IS
in the city, the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. Fred. A. Schumpert.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
Meeting Mission Board.

The executive committee and
hoard Of missions of the South Caro-
lima Synod met in Newberry yester-
day morning at the home OF the chair
man, the Rev. w. L. Seabrook. In
couraging reports from the work
were received, and a large amount OF
routine business was transacted. All
the members were present including
the Rev. w. H. Greever, Of Columbia;
the Rev. Z. w. Bedenbaugh, of Pros
perity; Mr.. A. H. Kohn, of Prosperl-
"; Capt. H. H. Folk, DR.. Geo. B.
Cromer, Mr.. w. H. Houseal and the
Rev. w. K. Sigh.
1t is noteworthy that at the present
time all the mission points are being
actively served by regular pastors, as
follows: Rev. NJ. O.. J. KreHs, Angus
ia and Grani,eville; Rev. T. B. Ept-
ing. Sumter: Rev. S. T. Hallman,
Greenwood and Spartanburg; Rev.
c. P. Boozer, Olympia Mill and St.
Marks. Richland; Rev. P. H. +. Der
rick. St. Philips pastorate.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

Anna Suber, sworn, says: I live in
town Of Newberry, S. C., in T. {.
Pools house. April 9, 1905, about
12.15 o'clock Jordan Suber came
home and l commenced talking to
him and told him / thought he had
gone to the country, and he said no,
he had moi gone to the country and
| could not help myself. He had on
q belt and he beat me with it and
then he got a stick and commenced
beating ME with the'stick. ran out
of the door and ran up towards MT.
Pools house. I was barefooted and l
called to my son, Wesley Suber. He
threw my clothes to the door and l
commenced dressing out in the yard.
Wesley was putting on his clothes in
the house. Wesley told Judson, "You
ought not to beat mother" Yes |
will beat her, and you, too, if you
bother me-" and Judson got out OF
bed and Wesley II out the door
with gun in his hand. l heard Wes-
lev say, Papa, don't come on me-"
and then the gun fired. Wesley run
ND the hill to Mr.. Pools house. l
run to Jordan Snber. / asked him IT
he was hurt. He never spoke. He
e had anything in his hand when
l spoke to him. I-come back and
raped and called Wesley and woke
him up and told him to hand me my
clothes. He did not know that JUDI
son had beaten me until l told him.
The ii stayed at Wesley's bed. At
ter the gun fired Wesley was gone
about IS minutes and brought the gun
with him. Wesley and I went to JUDI
O and Wesley said, "Papa, told
YOU not to come to me" Judson is
about "a years old.
(Signed) Anna >uoer.
The coroner's jury was composed
of Haskell Wright, foreman, B. E.
Koon, James A.. Bradley, W. ?.
Bedenbaugr, E: P. Bradley, J. 6.
Brown, A. T. Brown, J. F. Riser, T.
P. Bradley, Floyd Bradley, E.. Caba-
miss. C. B. Tidwell.
Judson Suber was unarmed. ,.Wes-
ley Suber had about S8.75 in cash on
his person when taken to the police
station.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
NEW MAIL ROUTES.
Inspector Veasey Recommends TOUT
es From K1nards and Chappeus
Silver Street Route.

Postohice Inspector Veasey has
recommended the establishment Of a
new rural free delivery mail route
from Kinards. The route, as recon-
mended by Inspector Veasey, extends
from Kinards southeast to the Reed
er place, thence to Mrs. Jonhsons'
thence around Clark's quarter, by
TRANQUIL church, thence along the
Mollohon road to the Johnson place
in Laurens county, thence to Cold
Vile and back to Kinards.
Inspector Veasey has also recently
recommended a new route from
Chappells to Denny p%ostoflce, in Sa-
luda county.
The new route recently recon-
r1ended by Inspector Veasey from
Silver Street has been ordered to
start on May I. This route will eN-
tend from Silver Street to }. NJ:
Workman's, crossing Little River at
the Burton bridge, extending thence
bv H. T. Fellers' and D. NJ. Wards,
recrossing Little River at the Long
bridge, and then going back to Silver
Street.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
THE BONDS VOTED.
Wh;tnire School District Will Erect
New School House at a
Cost Of $1,000.

The Whitmire school district, No.
g, this county, has voted school
bonds to the amount of $1,000 for the
purpose of erecting a new school
house. The bonds will u for twen-
ty years, bearing interest at the rate
of six per cent. per annum. One bond
is to be retired annually.
The district has about 1900 popula-
ton and has RIO other bonded indebt-
edness.
Inquiries may be addressed to J. K.
S. Ray. secretary and treasurer build
ing committee, Whitmire, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
House Struck by Lightning.

Mr.. Thos. w. Folks residence
near Garmnay, in No. z township
was struck by lightning and set On
fire during the electric storm on Sun-
day afternoon. The fire was put Out
with only nominal loss. The bolt
struck the chimney in the rear OF
the house. near the ground, knock
ing off several planks from the out
side of the house, and setting fire to
a broom on the inside, this starting
the blaze. The family distinctly felt
the shock, but no one=was injured.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
Wanted at Ninety Six.

Sheriff Buford several days ago re-
ceived a warrant for the arrest OF
Williams Edison or Etts or Ats, white
wanted in Ninety Six for larceny, the
stealing of a watch. The arrest was
made at the Newberry cotton mills
where the man was working, on Sat
urday, and Edison was turned over
- the authorities from Ninety Six
and taken to that place on Saturday
afternoon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
A Bennettsville Marriage.

Invitations have been received IN
Newberry to the marriage OF Miss
Daisy Mittle and Mr.. David NJ. Splg-
ell at the residence of Miss Mittle's
mother, Mrs. J. Mittle, in Benefits
Vile. on Sunday afternoon, April 25,
at 2 o'clock. The young lady former
" lived in Newberry. Mrs. Mittle and
family having moved from here to
Bennettsville several years ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
The Swimming Pool.

Work is going forward on the
swimming pool being constructed by
Messrs, K. w. Jones and H. w.
Dominick in the rear OF the race
track on the dairy farm. The pool
promises to afford entertainment and
amusement for many people during
the hot summer months. The loca-
ton is ideal and the pool will be mod
ern and convenient. Special accom-
modations will be provided for ladies'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
"The Old Bachelor"

At the opera house on Friday night,
April "a, the Young Peoples society
of Thompson Street A. R. P. church
will present The Old Bachelor Who
Lived All By HIMSELF" and The
Wizard and the Soldier" There will
be music and readings, and the occa-
sion promises to be unusually attrac-
tive and entertaining.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
The Election Today.

The election for solicitor OF this
circuit will be held today. Hon. K.
A. Cooper, of Laurens. is the demo-
cratic nominee. The voting precinct
in the city will be located in the SUI
pervisor's office. There will be a box
at West End and a box at Mollohon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
COPELAND Brothers.

Copeland Brothers have a stock
from which an entire Easter outfit
may be selected-a new stock at
prices that are right, including every
thing in their line.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
FOR RENT.

The w. B. Aull place opposite
MI. C. A. Bowman's on tombstone
street. The house has nine rooms
and has just been kalsomined inside
and put in good repair; good garden;
possession given Immediately. APP
ply to A. I. jones'
Newberry, S. c., April 10, 1905.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

WANTED-Wanted every lady in
the town and county that is a lover
of fine millinery to call at my store
and see the Hats we are selling for
such little money. Miss Boyd, the
trimmer, and will take pleasure in
showing you the lates+ designs and
can help the most fastidious in fit
ting a hat to suit the wearer. Give
us a trial. w. T. Tarrant.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WANTED-Lady or gentleman OF
fair education to travel for a firm
of $4,000 capital. Salary S1,o72
per year and expenses; pail week
ly. Address Geo. G. CLOVIS, New
berry, S. c. \
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11
LOST OR STRAYED- Irish set

dog, reddish brown color with
white breast, aged about 10 or II
months. Dog was last seen in
Newberry on Saturday morning at
about E o'clock, and at that time
had short piece Of small rope
around his neck. Reward for in
formation sent to The Herald and
News office. John K. Aull.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

THOSE READY MADE WHITE
Silk and Lawn Waists are beauties
and prices are right at Wooten's.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

FLORADORA COTTON SEED
for sale at IS cents per bushel. On
ly 80 bushels 1ef' Call early. An
tine Buzhardt, Ne~oerry, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

7 FORBID ANYONE HIRING OR
harboring Charlie Darnet, low stout
man, dark ginger cake color. He
is under contract with me until
Dec. 81, 1905. T. J. Grizzard.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

10 HoAN-We negotiate
loans on improved farm lands at
seven Der cent. interest on amounts
over one Thousand dollars, and
eight per cent. interest on amounts
less than $1,000. Long TIME and
easy payments. HINT, Hunt &
Hunter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-04-11

I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP
boarders at the corner of Adams
and tombstone street, opposite the
Methodist parsonage. Permanent;
transient and table boarders can be
accommodates. Anna S. Edison.
TRESPASS NOTICE-All persons
are hereby warned not to trespsss
upon the lands of the undersigned
as we'll as those lands in his possess
sion in No. 4 township, under pen
alty of the law. Jno. NJ. Suhsr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
BAD WEATHER
SPOILED A LOT OF WELL
PLANNED FUN BY HALLoW-
EENERS LAST NIGHT.

The miserable weather conditions
OF last night spoiled about all out
door celebration of Halloween in this
and surrounding towns. Notwith
standing this, quite little fun was
had by the younger people such as
masquerading anG the throwing of
cereals and the like. So far no seri
GUS acts or depredations have been
reported to the police and probably
they are the only ones in the city
who were glad 10 see the cold, driZ.
ely rain descend last evening. The
social functions in honor of the occa,
sion were brilliant and probably bet
Ter attended than they would other.
wise have been had the weather been
perfect. 1t seemed the hardest kind
of luck for the small. boy. Here it
was, the first time in years. that a
'mayor'7of Fairmont had practically
raised the lid on this day and it was
intended that fun should reign SUI.
preme ana then the rain had to come
and spoil II all.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
Witch Told Fortunes.

Misses Mary Fleming and Kathleen
Bishop gave one of the most delightful
of the Halloween parties at the home
Of Miss Fleming on Main street last
evening. The house was PRETTY dec
GRATED in pumpkins and all the games
bctittins the occasion were played, an
attractive feature of the evening being
an old witch who sracioysly told the
fortune Of each guest. Delicious re.
freshments were served and the hos
pi;ality of the young ladies was much
appreciated by their guests. The fol-
lowing guests were present: Rather
inc Hough, Alma Ogden, Louise Mich.
OILS. Marie Huntington, Jennie Shinn.
Nellie Eantz, katherine McCool, Bes.
sic Smith, Lelle Pethtel, Kathleen
Bishop, Edna Jacobs. Mary Christie,
Davinia Brown, Ola Conway, Estellc
Hamilton, Fances Lynch, Ruth Henry.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
A Charming Event.

The Halloween party given last
evening by Miss Jean Fleming and
Mr.. Sweeney Fleming at their home on
First street, was one OF the most en-.
joyable social events of the season.
The house was beautifully and artis-
tically decorated in corn shocks and
autumn leaves. while the light from
the numerous Jacko1anterns made OF
pumpkins gave an added charm to the
scene. Ghost-like figures were station
cd in the reception room and on the
different landings, who silently direcG-
ed the guests to the dressing rooms,
Many old and beautiful costumes
were worn by the guests, all of whom
were masked and silence reigned ST.
preme, only the beautiful strains of
music from omen's orchestra being
heard, until the. time came for the re.
moval of the masks later in the even
ing. All the games appropriate to Hal
loween were INDUCED in and refresh
ments of pumpkin pies, doughnuts.
etc., were served.
Dancing was enjoyed until late
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
hour and The evening throughout was
4 thoroughly delightful one
PER SONAL.

yint Ruckman. Of Monongah, Is n
town to-day.
Mrs. o. r. Jenkins is recovering
from her recent severe illness.
Mrs. Charles Powell is visiting
friends in Pittsburg this week.
Mrs. George AIard. Of the First
ward. is visiting friends in Morgan
town.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. odell P. Nc
Kinney. on First street. this mcrning.
a son.
Mrs. Crush. Of Locust avenue. was
taken to the City. Hospital for treat
ment this morning,
Frank Fisher. OF Shinnston. who has
been visiting friends here for a few
days, returned home this afternoon.
E. N. Green has returned 10 his.
home ct this place after visit Of a
few days with friends at Morgantown.
Mrs. L. NJ. Core, Of Mt. Morris, Is
guest at the home Of Mr., and Mrs.
7. w. Boydston- on Columbia avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl H. Smith and Mrs.
Arthur G. Martin will go to Pitts
burg tomorrow to spend a couple Of
days. -
Miss Mamie Boughner. who has been
visiting friends here for some ticte.
returned to her home in Morgantown
yesterday. W.
Mr.. E. L. Robins. of Wheeling, has
accepted position as bookkeeper for
the West Virginia Grocery Company
at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. spease. who are
spending the winter in Texas for the
benefit of Mrs. spease's health. Will
leave shortly for Arizona, where they
hope the climate will be more bene-
cial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-01
SAMUEL ELLIS,
An Old and Well Known Citizen Pass.
ed Away Late Yesterday
Afternoon.

Samuel Ellis. an old and well known
resident of this city, died at his home
In the Fourth ward yesterday after
noon at four O'Clock, aged seventy-four
years and seven months. Deceased
vas member OF the Meade Post No.
6 Grand Army of the Republic, which
organization will have charge OF the
obsequies. The Rev. j. Engle will be
the officiating minister at the services,
which will take place from the home
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock. The
remains will be laid to rest in Wood
lawn cemtery. Mr.. Ellis had been con-
fined TO his bed since last July. He
vas patient sufferer and died of in
tirmities caused by old age. He came
to Fairmont from England, making the
entire trip by water. He is survived
besides his wife by eight children, one
son and seven daughters. They are
David Ellis, Mrs. H. C. Hilaebrand, Mrs.
]. r. Right. Mrs. NJ. J. Deveny, Mrs.
II. E. Harden, Mrs. Floyd, Stealey,
MISE. j. Rice and Lily, who is at
home.