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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-03

bound at the summit of The Gap; he or
dered his men to charge. Their cheers
echoed and re-echoed from peak to peak.
In railroad language, there was a rear
end collsion-and a wreck. IL Byron had
witnessed that cavalry combat in the
snow above the clouds, he would have
been inspired to write of 1t as he did of
the st orm on the Alps:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
KNITTING MILL SOLD.
Bid in by Mr.. T. c. Pool For Fifteen
Thousand Dollars-One
Other Bidder.

The property OF the Newberry
Knitting Mill. consisting OF real es-
tate. building and machinery, which
was sold at public outcry yesterday,
was bid in by Mr.. T. c. Pool for SIS
600. The terms. of the sale were cash.
1t was stated yesterday afternoon that
Mr.. Pool had bought the property tor
other parties. Mr.. Pool, when asked
about the matter, said that he was not
vet at liberty ' disclose the names ct
those for whom he had made the pur-
chase. The sale was held in front OF
the court house Mr.. Pool and Col.
w. H. Hunt were the only bidders,
Col. Hunt representing other parties
as attorney.
The sale yesterday was made IN
accordance with the instructions CIV
en- the board Of directors, at meet
ing of the stockholders held on Nov
ember 10.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
MEETING IN NO. 7.
Cotton Growers Club Organized for
The Purpose of Reducing the
Cotton Acreage.

ChappellS, February 1o.-FurSant
to the call OF the Cotton Growers as
sociation, quite number of the cltl-
zens OF No. 7 township met at Chap
pells on Saturday, February II, and
organized cotton growers club. DR..
w. J. Holloway was elected president
and Mr.. J. w. Matthews secretary.
The following executive committee,
composed OF two members from each
of the school districts, was elected:
Chappells district, J. R. Scurry and
J. R Irwin: Vaughnville district, B.
W. Goodwin and II. NJ. Boozer; Mud
lie district, NJ J. Longshore and NJ.
D. Smith; Old Town district, II. b.
Lindsay and G. w. Reid.
Messrs. B. w. Watkins and John
". Ropp were "(ecred delegates to the
county convention, which meets in
Newberry on next Saturday.
The meeting was harmc':|.s, all
those present being deeply interested
and ready and willing to do their part
in the endeavor to reduce the cotton
acreage and the use of fertilizers for
cotton, though here will be more ter
tilizers used than ever before III this
section.
The club will await the bylaws and
constitution for its government to be
promulgated by the executive COM
mittee of the Cotton Growers asso-
citation.
In the meantime the executive COM
mittee is instructed to enroll every
cotton planter in No. 7 township, CIV
ing the number of plows run on each
plantation, the number of acres plant
ed in 1904, the number of acres to be
planted in 1905, the amount of fertillz-
er used in 1904 and the amount
of fertilizer to be used in 1905. This
information is asked of the planters
and tenants and the members of the
executive committee are requested to
be as accurate as possible.
No resolutions were adopted at the
meeting, but there was general dis
cussion of the most equitable method
of reducing the acreage and the use
of fertilizers.
J. w. Matthews,
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
Valentine Party at Pomaria.
Secretary.

Pomaria. February I6.--The home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. c. .Aull was
graced on the evening of Valentines
day by over fifteen couples of Pomar-
las young people, Old gold and GRIM
son colors glittered in every room un-
der brilliant lights. The decorations
acre strikinglv beautiful.
The guests were welcomed AT the
c'oor by Miss Va7ina Feagle and Mrs
Edwin Feagle and were conducted IN
to the reception room, where they
were most royalty entertained by
Mrs. .Aull, assisted by Miss Varlna Fea
gle, of Little Mountain, and Mrs. I.
T. Wotten, of Little Rock, Ark. VAL
entines we're read by Mrs. Wotten, a
most accomplished and experienced
reader, who did Justice to the occa-
SION.
T.. guessing Contests welc as tol-
lows: Perception by sight-Flrst
prize. George Settler: BOBBY pr1ze'
Miss Nora Epting; By taste-Flrst
prize, Miss Estelle Derrick; BOBBY
prize, Miss Mary Bowers; BY smell
First prize, Miss Cleo Aull; BOBBY
prize Hubbard Bundrick: By touch
First prize, Miss Lima Glenn; BOBBY
prize, Miss Louise Brown.
The guests were then ushered into
the spacious dining room, where.
most tasty repast was served, every
thing matching the color scheme
crimson colored cream, with old gold
cake, followed by ambrosia and angel
food with various other nameless del
icacies and refreshments.
The guests then retired to the draw
ing room, where many interesting
games were played.
Finally the guests reluctantly sep
arated for the night, after Il: anlmous-
ly expressing the wish that Valen-
tines day came twice year.
An Attendant.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
Death of Mr. James F. Glenn.

Mr.. James F. Glenn died in the Co.
lumbia hospital on Wednesday, aged
II years. Mr.. Glenn had been in fail
ing health for some time and entered
the hospital in Columbia several
weeks ago. 1t was thought some
time ago that his condition was i'm
proving, and he had contemplated
returning to his home, but the end
was not altogether unexpected.
Mr.. Glenn was native of this coun-
ty, and spent the greater part OF his
life here. For many years he was
connected with the Office of clerk of
court and the Office of probate judge,
and was we'll known throughout the
county. Until about one year ago his
home was in Helena. At about that
time he accepted a position with Mr..
T. J. Davenport, at Belfast, as book
keeper. and made Belfast his home.
Mr.. Glenn was a CONSTANT member
of the First Baptist church. OF
kindly and generous nature, he had
many friends, who were panied to
learn of his death. AS assistant 20
the clerk of court he became ia
mil;ar figure in the court bouse, and
his presence was missed when he re-
tired from, that position more than
year ago.
Mr.. Glenn leaves one daughter,
Miss Lillian Gleca.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
Death of Mrs. Mcbride.

Mr.. Charles J. Purcell went to
Augusta on Wednesday to attend the
funeral of his sister, Mrs. John c. Nc
Bride, which took place in Augusta
Yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mcbride
died in Savannah on Tuesday after
noon. She had visited in Newberry
and had many friends here, who were
Dained to learn of her death. She was
married during last November.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
PAYMENT Of Taxes.

An additional penalty OF five per
cent. will be added on March I to all
taxes not paid before that time. The
first penalty of one per cent. was add
ed on January I and the second pen
altv of one per cent. on February I,
making a penalty of seven per cent
which will be added to all taxes not
paid before March I. Up until the
presen: time about 81 1-2 per cent.
of all the property tax has been paid
and only about so per cent. OF the poll
tax. Between January IS and FeDru-
ary last year the total amount OF taxes
collected by the county treasurer was
szo71. 1.7o, while the total amount COL
lected between January IS and FEB
ruary IS this year was only S5'5o3.o5'
All taxpayers who have not yet
made settlement are urged to call at
the office of the county treasurer ana
do so before March l, as the addl-
tional penalty of five per cent. must
under the law. be attached at that
time
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
Goes to Virginia.

The Rev. S. C.. Ballentine, who has
served the Lutheran church at White
Rock for number of years, has &C
cepted a call from the church at Rural
Retreat Va, and will go to that city
in the near future. 1t is with great
deal of regret that Mr.. Ballentlne,s
church at White Rock has been tore
ed to release him. hble, energetic
active and faithful to duty, he has
carried forward the work at White
Rock in a maner highly satisfactory
to the South Carolina Synod and to
his congregation. He has acceptaoly
served as secretary of the South Car
olina Synod, and his excellent work
in that capacity is known by every
member OF the synod. During his
service at White Rock Mr.. Ballentine
has had number of flatterlng CALLS
which he declined The members OF
his congregation and those in MS
community and throughout the state
who know him, very much regret that
he has now determined to leave, but
wish for him every success in his new
field of labor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements CT Many People,
Newberrians and Those Who
Visit Newberry.

Mayor George B. Cromer Is III
Laurens.
Mr.. Eugene S. Werts was in Column
bia this week.
Mr.. F. A. Schumpert spent Wednes-
day in Columbia
DR.. J. K. Glider went to Columbia
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. r. H. Dominick went to Co.
lu;nbia yesterday.
Mr.. L. C. Eskridge spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in Augusta.
Miss Sara Lanius, of Pennsylvania,
is visiting Miss Bessie Glider.
Mr.. G, Frank Wearn spent Wednes-
day night and Thursday in Newberry.
Messrs. w. A. Jameson. Jr., and z.
F. Glider went to Columbia yesterday
afternoon.
DR.. w. G. Houseal, Dr.. T. w. Smith
and Mr.. J. B. Hunter were in Colurn-
bia this week.
DR.. James A. B. Scherer, president
Of Newberry college, returned yester-
day morning from Savannah.
Messrs. E. M. Evans and w. C..
Tyree went to Columbia yesterday
afternoon to attend the opera, San
Toy" given there last night
Mrs. Paul Johnstone left on We'd
nesday for New York to purchase the
sorinp stock for the Riser Millinery
Company.
Mr.. J. L. Aull, of Greenwood coun-
ty, spent Wednesday night in New
berry, going to Columbia yesterday
afternoon.
Messrs. w. B. Seabrook and H. w.
Dominick went to Columbia yester-
day afternoon to attend "San Toy,
presented at the theatre there last
night.
Mr.. L. C. Angel, of Ridge Spring,
visited Mr.. B. F. Griffin in the city this
week. Mr.. Angel was for fourteen
years telegraph operator in the South
ern railway Office here. His visit
Newberry this week was the first in
seventeen years, and his many friends
were delighted to see him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

The weather in Newberry continues
cold.
The farmers say the grain crop has
suffered severely from the recent cold
weather.
The Newberry German club will
give a dance in the Armory tonight.
A meeting OF the Library associa-
ton will be held at the library rooms
ON Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
All members are urged to attend.
City council has extended the time
for. the payment Of city license for
the year 1905 until February 2S, which
is positively the last day without the
penalty
Notice has been given that eSecu-
tions have been turned over to the
sheriff against all parties who have
not paid their city tax for the years
1903 and 1904, and all settlements
must be made to the sheriff.
The Ladies Aid society Of the
Church of the Redeemer will hold
it's regular meeting with Mrs. Geo.
w. Summer, on Tuesday afternoon,
February 81, at $50 o'clock.
In another column in this issue ap-
pears the ordinance in regard to street
duty passed at the meeting OF city
council on Wednesday night. The
ordinance makes several changes in
fife law.
The barn in the rear Of the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Preston Dominick was
discovered to be on fire between 8
and 9 o'clock on Tuesday night. The
alarm was turned in and the depart
ment responded, but the flames had
been extinguished before the depart
ment reached the scene The loss
was nominal.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
Carrier on Route No. S.

Tie Newberry postoffice yesterday
received notice from the department
at Washington OF the appointment OF
Franklin P. Devore to succeed James
F. Goggans as rural letter carrier on
route No. 5.
The order reads as follows:
"Franklin P. Devore is hereby ap-
pointed rural letter carrier on route
No. from your Office, succeeding
James F. Goggans, his appointment
to date from Mach I. 1905. James }.
Davis, named by the regular carrier
on his application, is hereby appoint
ed his substitute from the same date"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
REDUCTION IN ACREAGE.
The Cotton Growers of Newberry
County to Meet in the Court
House Tomorrow.

Township meetings have been held
throughout the county and delegates
elected to a convention OF the cotton
growers OF Newberry county, to be
held in the court house at II O'Clock
tomorrow morning, to discuss the
matter Of a reduction in the cotton
acreage this year. The meeting prom
ises to be largely attended by the far
:ncrs OF every section Of the county.
Delegates will be elected to the state
convention soon to be held and such
action in regard to reduction in the
acreage IN this county as the conven-
ton may see fit.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
In the Temperance Cause.

Mrs. Helen Bullock, national Or
qanizer of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, will lecture at
New Chapel on Sunday at II a. m.
Mrs. Bullock is a graceful speaker,
and cannot fail to please all who are
interested in the cause of temperance.
1t is earnestly desired that she will be
greeted by a large audience.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17

4 pale, nervous young man came
into the grocery with his baby on
one arm and kerosene can on the
other. He sat the can on the counter,
and said gently: Sit there a moment
dear Then. handing the baby out
to the dazed clerk. he said: "A gal
lon of kerosene in this, please. ."-Ex-
change
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
THE WOMAN'S CLUB.
An Instructive and Thoroughly De-
lightful Entertainment on Clubs
Anniversary Evening.

One Of the most instructive and
thoroughly delightful affairs that has
ever taken place in Newberry was
that given by the Woman's club on
the evening of Feb. IS, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. S. B. Jones. This be-
ing anniversary day, as is customary
with the club. each lady was given the
privilege Of inviting gentleman.
The club has been studying this
wear the Bay Vie!s cc'rse OF Russia
and Japan, and that idea was carried
out through the evening.
The guests, on entering the hall,
were met by six winsome misses, at
tired in Russian and Japanese cos
;u.nes. who piloted them to the draw
ing room, where they were received
by Mrs. S. B. Jones, and Mrs. l.. W..
Floyd, handsomely and attractlvely
gowned, the former the retiring and
the latter the newly elected president
of the club. Two little girls, bearing
silver trays, then passed to each
guest souvenir booklets. These book
lets were uniquely gotten up. Tied
with the club colors, two shades OF
violet, the outer leaf was decorated
with hand-painted flags of Russia and
Japan, and beneath was engraved IN
golden letters, "The Woman's Club,
1oo1-1oo5." The inner leaf contained
The programme, which was as fol-
lows:
Club History-Mrs. w. K. Sigh.
Talk on Japan-Mrs. J. A. B. Scher-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
which was rendered:

which was rendered:
Polish Dance (duet), Scharwenka-
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Settler.
Russian National Air, (duet)-Mrs-
tones and Mrs. kibler.
Mazurka. Leschetizky-Mrs. Setz-
Ter. go
Melody in F., Rubenstein-Mrs-
Burton.
Waltz, Chopin-Mrs. Jones.
Kammenoi Ortion, Rubenstein-
Mrs. Kibler.
Spanish Dances, Moszkowski-
duet by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Kibler.
Minuet L'Antique, Paderewski-
Mrs. Settler and Mrs. Kibler.
Russian Mazurka arranged Of Folk
Songs-Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Kibler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
County Pension Board.

The county pension board will
meet in the auditors Office February
22d, at II o'clock a. m, to pass on
applications for pensions and make
I'D the pension roll for 1905. Let all
the applicants be present.
w. G. Peterson,
Chairman.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17

Refreshments.
Music (Russian and Polish)-Mrs.
S. B. Jones, Mrs. J. A. Burton, Mrs.
J. NJ. Kibler, Mrs. E. B. Settler.
After the addresses by Mrs. Sigh
and Mrs. Scherer the guests were in
informed what the mysterious figures
stood for. Each gentleman was re-
ouested to fill in the blanks with the
names of three ladies, with whom, at
given signed from the Japanese gong,
he was to converse five minutes.
Being the eve of St. Valentines
heart-shaped valentine was then pre-
sented to each guest. On the back
of each lady's valentine was a love
powder containing a rhyme, all the
rh,-mes being different, but running
something like this:
Life without a partner always was
bore,
So for my Valentine [ take number
four"
The ladies were requested to read
aloud their couplets. and the gentle
men, who had corresponding num-
bers. were asked to claim their val
crti?cs and serve as escorts to sup
Dcr. The two dining rooms were hen
thrown together and so appropriate
were t!7c decorations tha. it verify
seemed the guests were ushered into
Russia Oh the one hand and Japan on
the c..!.:c-. In the Russian room,
across the dining table, were spread
two flags, crossing in the centre, at
which point was placed handsome
floral centerpiece, and suspended
above this were two Russian banners.
To make the effect more suggestive
miniature bears, dogs, and cannon
were placed on the table here and
there. Bits of crockery, and copies OF
pictures by famous Russian artists ad-
ded another touch towards carrying
our the realistic scheme. The guests
were served by three MOSCOW girls
10 the most delicious American vi
ands.
The Japanese room was even more
beautiful, with it's center dining table
overshadowed by large Japanese
parasol, from which numerous small
parasols and Japanese lanterns, were
SUSPENDED. From the floral center
piece emerged two Japanese ensigns,
and the miniature soldiers loading
their guns were so suggestive that
once again the guests were glad to be
in America. Panels, decorated IN
cherry blossoms, and chrysanthe-
NUNS were placed on the doors and
immense fans and Japanes dolngs
were 10 be seen hanging from WIN
dow curtains. resting among brio "a
brac, etc.
After bidding their genial host,
Mrs. S. B. Jones, and hoseesses, Mrs. 5.
p. Jones and Mrs. +. c. Holbrook,
goodnight, the guests wended their
way homeward happy after an even
ing of instruction and pleasure.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

COTTON INSURANCE-To enable
Our Farmer friends to hold their
cotton, and to get advances on
same, if they so desire, we have ar
ranged to insure it for them against
loss by fire, while remaining on
their farms. S. P. Boozer, Fire
Insurance.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17
P-ea.h hing a. Zion.

The Rev. }. E. Carlisle. the new
r->::1ing elcder of the Cokesbury
district. will preach at Zion on Sun
day morning at II o'clock. The pub
lie is invited at attend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17

Every township should be repre-
sented at the cotton growers conven-
ton in Newberry tomorrow.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17

MONEY TO LOAN-We negotiate
loans on improved farm lands at
seven per cent. interest on ar 'nts
over one thousand dollar. and
eight per cent. interest on anounts
less than $1,000. Long time and
easy payments. Hunt, Hunt &
Hunter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-17

CIGAR SALESMAN-With or
without experience. Established
trade. Good pay. Gould Cigar
Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-25
HELD FOR BiGAMY.
Kelley Arraigned at MiIbridge on
Charge by Wife No. 3.

MiIhridge, Me, Jan. H.-TIarold f. Krl-
lev Of Boston who was arrested at Ma
chias, last Thursday, on the charge 81
bigamy, was arraigned. Monday. before
Trial Justice T.. q. IIaycock at Milbridge
on that charge, probable cause found anC
Kelley was ordered to furnish bonds II
the sum of 500 for appearance before tht
grand jury. Kelley has been III the Gus
tody Of Sheriff T9rbox since being ar
rested. He was represented by ii. II
BraZcll, Esq, and II. III. Gray conducted
the case for the State.
The complainant and principal witness
was Wife No 3" Dolly BeckEan who
produced duplicate marriage certificate
dated Dec. 10. 1903.
1t is said that Kelley. was married to
Mass, in 1899. who with her two children
lives in Roxbury. II i claimed than I<eI-
ley was never legally separated from her.
Kelley went to Milbridge. last Novem-
Der. from Boston. On Nov. z, he was
married TO what appears to be wife No g.
Miss Winnie Pyre of Boisbubert island,
at the home of John Griffin, by Rev. 7.
J. Deinstadt, pastor Of the Methods
church. Since the marriage they have
lived in Milbridgc and in the vicinity
The appearance Of wife No. 2 last
Wednesday, started the trouble for kel-
lev. 1t is said that she had an interview
with him. after which he left hurrIedlv
her complaint.
She says that when Kelley left Boston
he represented that ne WasgOlng to Maine
10 90 into the hotel business; that h. in
duced her to give him some money which
she had deposited in a Chelsea bank. and
vcrware, Led and table linen and other
attic les.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-25
ROCkLAND CLERCYMEN
Object to Sale of Liquor and Present
Petition to Gov. Cobb.

Rockland, Ne, Jan. 24-In response
to Gov. Cobb'a plea for enforcement of
the prohibitory law and as the climax
Of an agitation which began several
weeks ago the clergymen of the Cover
nor's home city have presented to May
or james l.. Rhodes a petition asking
for the enforcement of the law against
the sale OF intoxicating liquors and
gambling. This petition was signed by
every clergyman il the city and will be-
presented to the city government at the
next meeting.
In series Of reform sermons the dec
laration has been made that the cOndi-
tionS in Rockland are the worst of any
city in the State, but the authorities
claim that the number of places where
liquor is sold is far less than five years
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-25
= s. Smith 4 Co.'s Fire Sale.

F. s. Smith & CO., announce IN their
half page ad, that the event that has
50 long been anticipated. the great hre
and water sale, will be inaugurated
Thursday morning, Of this week
Bring your money and your patience
with you. You will want lots OF money
in your pocket, when you see such
profusion of bargains as these two
stores and the basement room, are
crowded with. You will reed patience
no doubt, before you can succeed IN
looking through this immense Stock
every article Of which is marked with
the former price and also the fire safe
price. 1t will take time to dispose OF
such an array If goods Of all kinds ana
in all conditions. There will be lots OF
fun as well as profit in shopping mere
A large corps OF pleasant clerks nave
been engaged to assist the regular
clerks. who have borne the burden OF
drying, arranging and ncrking these
goods. They will no doubt be tired,
but are always polite and pleasant.
For additional Gardiner ads. see Page a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-25
WATERVILLE.
AT COLBY COLLEGE.
Meeting and Visiting Items of the In
stitution.

Harold F.. Wiley, 'OG. of Chcrryfield,
has been chosen by the members of
the. team as basketball captain for the
remainder of the season, and William
S. Stevens, '0G, has been elected tennis
manager.
The students committee of the con-
ference board will meet at o'clock,
this afternoon. in Chemical hall
Miss Clara NJ. Norton has returned
from her home al York Beach, Wher"
she has been i'll for several weeks.
The Young Mems Christian AsSncia-
ton held a meeting of considerable in
terest. Tuesday evening. The leader
was Burr +. Jones.
Tuesday was the oath birthday Of
Hon. Arad Thompson of Bangor. one
C fthe trustees of Colby. The con-
gratulations Of the faculty and stu
dents of the college We're extended to
Mr.. Thompson through Il telegram.
Hon. d. w. Campbell of Cherrytield
visited his daughter, Miss Helen Camp
bell. 'U1. Tuesday.
Allen p. Clark of Augusta, who grad