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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Five Men Killed by an Explosion.

Norristown, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE
boiler OF Reading railroad freight
engine exploded at Bridgeport, neaI
here. Wednesday, and five trainmen
were killed. All of those killed resid
ed at Allentown, The engineer OF the
train escaped The explosion Is
thought TO have been due to low water
In the boiler. All The men killed were
on the engine. The dead are: Charles
Stein, conductor. John Noblock, fire
man. Roy Schrader. brakeman. FL
mer Kain, brakeman. Alfred krause
The rear portion of the boiler was
hurled about $50 Yards.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
SMALLPOX Adds to Famine Horrors.

Shanghai, Jan. l7.-To the horrors
of famine have been added an out.
break of smallpox among the refugees
at Sing.Kiang. necessitating the demo.
lltion OF the mat sheds erected to shell.
ter the thousands who have arrived
there in search Of food. Capt, Kirton,
who was sent out by the relief com.
mittee to investigate the situation, re.
ports that 100000 destitute persons
have been driven back towards their
homes and that terrible scenes are be,
ing enacted along the line of retreat,
He estimates that 100000 persons are
likely 10 be doomed at Sing-K!ang
alone and 100000 at Antang.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Six Lives Lost in a Fire.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 17.-Count
Nicholas Tostoi, administrator Of the
imperial estates In Moscow province
has lost his life in fire which de-
woman and two provincial officials
who were his guests, as well as two
servants of the household. also perish
ed The count rescued his wife from
the burning building. He then return
ed in an endeavor to save the imperial
funds in his care and was burned to
death.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Business Houses are Flooded.

Portsmouth, o., Jan. l7.-Alarm has
seized the city over the discovery that
the flood tide outlets are out of work.
ing order. The water from overflow.
ing sewers has filled the basement OF
the Masonic Temple In the heart OF
the city. The Easements in many
other business houses are flooded
Much damage to property is expected.
Many families have been forced to fee
from their houses.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
The Report crltleIses l4iteheoek.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE report OF
the select committee on Indian Terri
tory was made to the senate Wednes
day II criticises Secretary Hitch
cocks withdrawal of land for the for
est reserve as Illegal; recommends the
sale of the surface of the coal lands,
but the indefinite holding Of the min
eral rights. II recommends also the
removal OF all restrictions on the sur
plus lands of The Indians. but not from
homesteads.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
A Good Bill.

st. Paul, Mimi, Ian. 17.--No corpor.
alton will be allowed to contribute to
political campaigns In Minnesota here,
after should a bill introduced Wednes,
day in the state senate pass. The bill
provides that it shall be unlawful for
any corporation, directly or indirectly,
to offer aid to any party. The bill
makes a violation of the law Il felony
and the officers Of the corporation
found guilty shall be liable to impris,
Jnment.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
A Queer Lawsuit.

Bryan, o.. Jan. 17.--Willet & Sons
have sued the administrator OF the
estate Of Nina Williams. They say
that II years ago they contracted with
her to erect $500 tombstone AT her
grave when she died She has been
dead six months and the admlnistra.
tor OF the estate refuses. they say, To
permit tombstone 10 be placed at the
grave.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Joss to be a Sporting Editor.

Toledo, Jan. 17--Addie Joss, the "a
nous pitcher OF the Cleveland Ameri.
can league team. has accepted posi-
tion as sporting editor on the Sunday
Times-Bee here. Joss will be In full
charge of the department until March,
when he expects to go south with the
Cleveland team.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Made a Break for Liberty.

Lugansk, Russia, Jan. IA large
number of prisoners, having secured
arms, made an attempt Tuesday to
break Jail. They difarmed some of the
wardens and wounded others and were
fighting their way towards the gates
when troops arrived and fired volley
into them, reducing them to submis-
sion. Two prisoners we're killed and
three severely wounded
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Was Hunted Down.

Boston, Jan. IA search which
covered many thousand miles ended
In this city Wednesday in the arrest
of James A. Wilkes, of Dallas, Tex,
who is wanted in that city on charge
of stealing $4,000 from the Wells
Fargo Express Co. When arrested
Wilkes had $500 and admitted to the
police that he took the money
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
A New Job for Starek.

Cleveland, Jan. 17.-Secretary Shaw
has selected Jerome Starek, of Cleve.
land. as his private secretary to sue,
ceed Arthur II, Statier, who was re.
Gently appointed assistant secretary OF
the treasury. Starek was formerly
Washington correspondent OF the
Cleveland Leader
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Four Firemen Badly Burned.

New Castle, Pa, Jan, 17.--Four fire
men were seriously burned here last
night when quantity of phosphorus
exploded, The phosphorus was dis
covered burning in drug store
While the burning mass was being
carried out of the store by the iiremer
1t exploded, burning nearly all theil
clothes from their bodies.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Rev. LIoyd Is peposed.

Pittsburg, Jan, l7,-..Rev +. u. Lloyd
who resigned the rectorate Of St.
Peters Episcopal church, uniontown,
Pa, last Sunday for the purpose OF
taking up mission work for the Catho-
lie church, was on Wednesday form
ally .unirocked and deposed from the
ministry Of the church by Bishop
Whitehead, Of the Pittsburg diocese.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Attempts to Burr n chureb.

Columbus, o., Jan, 17-Incendiarles
on Wednesday attempted to burn the
Plymouth Congregational church OF
this city. Fires were started In three
places in the basement, but were ex-
tinguished with a loss of only $500.
There Is no clew.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
A erlbe Taker Is ExpeIled.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. Ex-senator
Reuben r. Adams was expelled from
the senate Wednesday. and in his
stead Col William Lambert was ap.
pointed by the governor. Adams ad.
initted accepting a brlbe.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Beel stayed the Limit.

Minneapolis, Jan. 17,-Frank Goch
of Iowa, still retains the championship
wrestling title of America, though
Fred Beel, OF Wisconsin, gave him a
hard match last night. Beel stayed
the limit, Is minutes, and Gotch for.
feited 500.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
TWO swIndIers are Sentenced. i.

New Orleans. Jan. IN c. Collins
and j. r. Barrett, convicted OF using
the mails for fraudulent purposes IN
connection with the operation OF the
.Co-operative Turf association" were
q On Wednesday denied new trial and
! s6ntenced to one year in prison and to
4 ray fine of $3.50 each.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
AIIeacd Embezzler Is Arrested.

Montreal, Jan. Nv. ], McGee
was arrested Wednesday for the mis-
appropriation OF funds in his posses
sion as secretary of the Mutual Loar
& Building society. The amount in
volved, it is alleged, may reach $50,
O00
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Snow Blockade Is Broken.

st, Paul, Jan, 1.-THE snow block
ade of the main line of the Grea'
Northern has been broken. Severs
stalled passenger trains in Montana
and North Dakota started west Wed
aesday
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
Two Men Burned to Death.

South Branch. Mich. Jan. 1.-Two
workingmen. John Barley and Frank
Carr. were burned To- death Wodnes-
day when Frank Truedel's hotel was
burned TO the ground.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-17
colony proIect Ends In Failure.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 17.--George
r. Null. an attorney, has been appoint
ed receiver OF the 1905 Georgia Col
~ony Company" an investment scheme
operated by Philander II. Fitzgerald
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
In Memory of Rev. B, M. Grier.

Whereas God in his infinite wis
dom has. by death removed from us
another one Of our fellow ministers.
and while W. bow with perfect sub
misSion to the divine bchest, YET we
momrn. Therefore be il
Resolved. |. That in the death of
Few. Benjamin NJ. Gricr the associa-
tion of ministers Of Ncwhcrry, S. c.,
has lost one f its hri @nt lights, most
drvout christian, Il wise and safe lead
cr, Il c"ngcnial spirit, noble man.
Resolved. =. That this Is but faint
cNprrsSin Of our esteem. admiration
and love for our brother, who has
recently fallen from our ranks; and
we are not unconscious Of the great
loss We sustain in the death of our
departed brother.
Resolved. >. That we unite our peti-
tinnS at throne of grace for divine
protection and guidance for the be-
rcavrd ones of his own household
that our God may be "Fathcr to
the falhcrlcss and Il guide to the wild
ow' and for Il worthy successor in
his ministerial Office.
Resolved, +. That, we his colleagues
will endeavor TO emulate his life OF
fidelity, patience and brothcrly love
Resolved. 5. That copy of this
preamble and these resolutions be
furnished 20 the stricken family
TO the local newspapers and to tho
Southern Christian Advocate for pub
lication.
!. Y. Miller,
Geo. a. Wright,
b. p. Mitchell.
Committee,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
THE SOUTHERN MULE.
Rev. j. Walter Daniel Will Lecture
in Opera House Next Tuesday for
Benefit of Methodist Church.

Rev. }. Walter Daniel, d. d., now
pastor of the Methodist church at
Sumter, s. G.. will lecture in the
opera house n Nswhcrry on Tuesday,
the 18th oE this month. His subject
will be "Thc Southern Mulc.' The
lecture is for the benefit Of the Meth
rdiSt church.
Admission, reserved seats. so cents :;
general admission, 35 cents; gallery.
25 cents.
In addition 10 the cause for which
the lecture is delivered, those who
nav" heard DR.. Daniel. will know That
tiry will be hi. il y entertained and
Instructed. lie ; anc Of the strong
est and most eloquent preachers in
'hc Mcih"dist conference of this state
today. He is also a graduate of New
berry college, and has many friends
in Ncwberry, "ho will take advantage
Of this opportunity to hear him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
NEW ELECTRIC LAUNDRY.
officers Elected-Will Open in Thirty
Days-Will be Prepared to Do
Family Wash.

The capital stock to the electric
city laundry, t':c b. Ks Of which
company were "prn,.t on Monday,
has all been Subscri ed.
The following board cf directors
was elected: Cole. l.. Blease, II. p.
Skcncs and j. Marion Davis.
At Il meeting Of the board Of direc-
tors the Following officers were elect
ed: Cole l.. Blease, PRESIDENT; II. p.
Skcnes, manager and J. Marion Dav-
is, secretary and lrcasArrr. Blrase
and Dominirk were Gle, led attorneys.
Mr.. Skcncs, as has already been
stated, is Il practical l:ln,lry man and
built the Charlotte Steam Laundry
and has recently been &, nnectcd with
the laundry at Greenwood.
Instead Of ercclin" new build
ing, the board has already secured
building, and it is expected that
they will be ready for work by the
first Of November. Arrangements
have been made for hG ling family
washing, special machinery having
been ordered for that purpose. If This
can be done at reasonable price. it
will be Il great relief to the house
wives Of Ncwberry, for they have re-
Gently had great difficulty in sccurin"
suitable and efficient waShcr-womcn
Thrrr - no reason why Il laundry
should rot be a profitable investment
in EtWbcrry, and it is hoped that this
nrw venture will do good work an,
Sr",lrc the patronage Of the home pco,
I.lt.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
ARE YOU HOLDING CoTTON7
If So Notify South Carolina Division
Cotton Association-Dues Must
be Paid,
Columbia, S. G., Oct. 3, 1907.
Hon. II. /. {. Hunter. President.
Prosperity, :. &.

Hon. r. T. {. Hunter. President.
Prosperity, $. G.
Dear Sir:
Please notify your pcoplc-;my and
all-~who have cotton to drop me Il
postal card statin" how many bales
they will probably make and how
many they will attempt to hold off
he market. This is Of prime import
anrr. because we wish to know just
what I" depend upon.
ais" take this opportunity to ur"c
You AGAIN, If you have not done 50.
ln pat solicitors in the field to col
i"rt money for the purpose Of ear
ryin" ON the work "r the a<Soriation
The counties have not paid up their
annual dues to the Office in Columbia
or 90 the national Office. The fight is
bittcrcr than ever bcforc-nceds
more work and more mcn--and We
absolutely need the money. Can't
You do something, and do it at once?
Please q" not put This letter in the
waste basket. but come to the assist
ancc Of the assoriNtion. which is max
in~ such Il li"ht for you and yours.
Your friend,
T.. ID. Smith. President.
In accordance with the above let
ter. |. as president Of the Cation as
S"riati"n Of N"whrrry county. ask
the following "cntlrmcnt to solicit
subscription for the same:
No. | Township. Alan Johnstonc,
G. +. Long.
No. . Township, DR.. w. c. Brown
No. 3 Township. S. J. Subcr.
No. 4 Township, J. G. Abrams.
No. 5 Township, J. C. Rcaein.
No. 6 Township, J. B. Smith.
No. 7 Township, II. r. Fcllcrs.
No. 8 Township. w. 7, Herbert.
No. Q Township. Dr.. G. Y. Hunter.
No. 10 Township, W. p. Counts.
No. II Township, w. +. Koon.
These men will please turn over all
money collected to Hon. Alan John
stone
Let every one who is willing to aid
the farmers in tnr fight for higher
prices for their cot ton come forward
, aud pay the above men the amount
| they are willing to give. and not wait
for them to come to you. Please at
tend To This mt once.
/ All parties that intend to hold their
cotton drop Mr. f.. d. Smith pos
/ tai. stating how many bales yon are
""in" to hold. Direct yonr postal to
"Snuth Carolina division Of Inc
| Southern Cotton Association. Sky
Srrapcr. Room $40. Columbia, S. C.'
r. II. G. Hunter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
PRETTIEST lime Of opal set rings.
Daniels and Williamson.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Pastor to be Assisted by Rev. L. M.
Roper in Meeting to Commence
Next Sunday.

A series Of mcctin"s will begin at
the Baptist church next Sunday and
continue several days. The pastor
will be aided by Rev. T.. M. Roper.
Of Spartanbur@. after Wednesday.
There will be rrcachin" every nigh
until then. and after that, Two ser
vices a day. II a. m.. and g p. m. The
pastor calls upon all Christians to
unite with him in earnest PRAYER for
Gods blessing uron the town and
community. Everyone is cordially in
vitcd to attend all Of the services.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
Death of MIR. Geo. M. Long.

The following from the Ocala Ban
ncr of October 4, will be Of interest
to many friends and relatives Of Mr..
Long in Newberry county, from which
place he moved several years ago.
They vii learn with regret Of his
death and will sympathizc with his
family in the loss w'rich they have
sustained:
One Of the sadheSt events that has
occurred in our community for a lon"
time was the death Of Mr.. George VI.
Long, at the old w. T.. Chambers
homestead on September "a. No man
in this section had more friends or
fewer enemies in all the elements
that are included in the makeup Of
Il perfect gentleman. A generous
nriyhbor and true man in every
sense Of the word, George NJ. Long
was literally endowed He was one
Of the most successful farmers and
an all round business man. lie was
devoted to his wife and five little
children, who have yet to learn the
full meaning Of their loss. May The
Divine Ruler of our desiinirS sus-
tain them in this trial and prepare
them for The final reunion in the
great beyond.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements Of Many People
Newberrians and Those Who
Visit Ncwberry.

Murray. Golden and Company are
now opening" their new stock Of dress
goods and furnishings in connection
with thrir cent : tailoring establish
mrnt in The new concrete building in
Main street.
There will be communion service at
Prosperity next Sabbath in the y. Il.
j. church at II O'Clock, and preach
ing at Unity at 3.30 in the afternoon.
Rev. W. T.. Calender. rector st.
I.uk"'< Episcopal church at Nrwbrr-
rN. will h"lh service next Sunday. the
2olll Sunday after Trinity. At II a.
M. thrr" will be mnrninw prayer and
sermon. and ai S p. M. nvrnin"
rny"r and sermon. The public is
cordially invited I" both Of these SCR
vices.
Rev. and Mrs. Y. Won a. Riser. Of
Rinrrn, Ca, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John y. Summer.
Mrs. Watts Davis, Of Clinton, is
vi>itin" friends in the city.
Miss Gcncvicvr Evans left ycstcr-
day for New York to spend some time.
Mrs. J. W. White is visiting in
Grcrnwonh
Mr. Charles Moore. Of Columbia was
in the city for II couple of days this
week.
S,11 ,,f a, i
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
Drayton Rutherford Chapter.

All members Of the Drayton Ruth
crford Chapter I. d. c.. who are in
arrears. are requested to pay their
duties to Mrs. G.. A. Bowman. the
treasurer, at once. The report to the
state Chaptrr has to be made during
October. and only those. who are paid
up, are considered in good standing
and can be reported as members.
The local Chapter now has SIXTY
nine members. and it is desired that
none of them shall drop out. but I'M
less the dues are paid during this
month. their names will have to bo
dropped from the roll.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
A. BIG LAND SALE.
Two Thousand Acres Cut Into Small
Tracts to be Sold Salesday in
Observation-Disclosures Lands.

One Of the largest land sales THAT
has taken ulacc in Nrwhcrry in many
wears is advertised in this paper for
salrs,lav in November. II is the
lands of the late James j. R'rdcr.
which are being sold fnr division and
partition Of tue estate among his
heirs. Thrv comprise something "v-
or 2OOO acres. which have been rut
up into small tracts. The lands are
in No. ) and No. & Townships in villa
is known rs the Rrrlcr section of tins
county and composed Of some of the
best and most easily cultivated farm
lanlS in this section Of the state.
Thr<c who arc interested in the
partition Of this estate. have very
properly cut the lands int" small
tracts. and TINS will he given thc OPP
Dortnnitv to those who desire to
purchase their own homes. \ dcscrip
tion Of the land and the size OF the
tracts may be found in another col
umn Of this paper. Those who are
seeking small farms in Il god see
tion. woull do well to investigate.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

LUMBER-Roueh and dressed, ton
gued and grooved of all kinds and
grades. Shingles, sash, doors, blinds,
laths, roofing, roof paints, etc. A
large stock Of good material upon
which 7 will meet all prices, and
strive to give satisfaction.
c. II. Cannon,
Newberry, S. G.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
DR.. WILLIAM G.. BROWN,

cal and scientific optician, will BE-
at Wisc's Hotel, Prosperity, pro-
fcssionally during this week, and
The week following beginning De-
tobcr ID, will be at Little Mountain
He will be glad to examine youl
eyes and to fit you with his cele-
bratcd Crystal damon and Aus
tralian Pebble spcctacles and eye
glasses. ct 2taw
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
Woman's Missionary Union Reedy
River Association, First Baptist
Church Friday, Oct. II,

hlVcr ASSOClaClOn, flrSC BaptlSt
Church Friday, Oct. II,
3 1-2 P. M.
Devotional exercises, Mrs. J. H..
West.
Words of welcome. Mrs. j. \. Bur-
ton.
Response, Mrs. A. P. Coleman.
Enrolling Of delegates.
Talks--What we need for more eff.
fcctivc service, Mrs. Humbcrt, Mrs.
a. G.. Wclch.
Talll-State missions, Miss Cleo At
taway. State Missionary.
Friday, Oct. II, 1-2 P. M.
Sermon. Rev. B. p. Mitchell.
Saturday, Oct. IL, 10 1-2 A. M.
Devotional exercises, Mrs. F.. B.
Kibler.
Reports from societies.
Other business.
Louisville Training School, Mrs. r.
G.. Pool.
rs. j. A. B. Schercr.
ELGIN WATCHES from $500 up:
Daniels and Williamson.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

TREssPASS NOTICE-All persons
are hereby warned not to tresspass
by hunting on the lands Of E. M
Evans, Welch Wilbur, -:Ir~. s. S.
Wilbur, J. M. Buckley and J. S.
Buckley. St.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
Pomaria Union.

The Pomaria Farmers Union will
meet at Pomaria on Saturday, Octob-
cr 10, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. A
full attendance is requested as bust
ness Of Importance is to be transacted.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE, fif-
teen horse farm one and. one
half miles from Silver street. Ap~
ply to Will w. Spearman.
Smyrna Union.
The Smyrna Farmers Union will
meet on Friday afternoon at 3 'clock.
j. E. Sem.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

TO THE WEARER Of the "Swasti-
ka' will come from the four winds
Of Heaven. Good lnck, long life and
prosperity. We have them.
Daniels and Williamson.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
COTTON SEED EULLS for sale
Southern Cotton Oil Company.

FOR INSECT BITES Of any kind try
Il 25c. or soc. bottle of Huiets ALL
Healing liminent at
Mayes' Drug Store.
1taw-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11
WATCHES $3.50 to $4,000.
Daniels and Williamson.

live agent for the larg-
est exclusive Personal Accident and
Health Insurance Co, in the world.
for Ncwb1rry County, the right
party can get an excellent contract.
Apply to w. Carlisle Fursc, Man
ager, 3o3 Loan and Exchange Bank
Building, Columbia, S. C.
l0-1l-4t.-st.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

COAL HAS ADVANCED with great
demand for the best grades, if you
haven't purchased your supply,
call on ne at once and get prices,
l handle the Blue Gem Jellico. None
superior. John Scott.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

The President might save time and
trouble by admitting Texas by pro-
clamation into the Ananias Club
News and Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-10-11

8 BEST BY TEST OF TIME-Par-
old, Asphalt Gravel and Asbestos
Spark proofroofing. I have studied
the roofing question and will not
Sell any bHt the best. Come and see
G. II. Cannon,
Newbcrry, S. C.