The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-13
THE NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
The Lutheran Synod Adjourns-
Death of Mr.. Monroe Wick
er-Personal.

Mrs. Caldwell. Of Woodruff, were the
guests of Rev. Ira Caldwell Oh their
return from the 4. r. ?. synod at
Newberry.
Il. Bachm&n Wise has closed his
cotton season at Swansea and will
sepnd the month Ssf November
home.
Miss Lizzie Dleher, Of lrmo, has
been on a visit to Miss Della Bowers.
Dr.. Hunter went up to Clemson
college Sunday. He was accompan-
led home by his father.
Mss Rosa Crosson and Mi Vic
toria are with Mr.. John Crosson s
family.
DR.. and Mrs. Hallman returned to
Spartanburg Monday, after a very
happy week spent among their
friends and former Pensioners.
Mrs. kohn and Mrs. Lizzie Young
went to Columbia to see Mrs. Wise
this week. Mrs. Wise is improving
and Will be home before long.
Tie announcement early Sunday
morning Of the death Of Mr.. Monroe
Wicker, one of our suburban resi-
dents was an entire shock to his
friends. On Saturday afternoon he
was on the streets seemingly enjoying
his wonted health. Mr.. Wicker was
possessed of many noble qualities,
and he will be greatly missed, for
truly ''An honest map is the noblest
work Of God.' He was an aggres-
sive, progressive farmer, and one
who knew how to make two blades Of
grass grow where only one grew
BEFORE In his early manhood he
was happily married to Miss Sallie
Cook. He is survived by his wife and
two brothers, Messrs. Jefferson AMI
Pickney Wicker.
Nj. John Pat Wise spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Marie Latham visited Mr@
Harmon over Sunday.
Miss Dolly Davis, of St. Luke's,
is visiting Mrs. A. H. Hawkins.
MessrS. Young, Younce, Kester and
Lown. Of Newberry college. visited
MesSrs. Kohn last week.
Miss Minnie Hussuy, who has been
at Mr.. E. O. Counts, has returned
to Columbia.
Mr.. Young Brown, Of Erskine col
lege, spent several days Of last week
with his parents.
The graded school enjoyed a rare
treat Thursday morning when they
were addressed by Rev. E. C. Welt
ner. This genial man is a noble OBJ
ject lesson to children. for he has
been blind ever since his young man.
hood. but despite this deprivation,
he is entertaining, witty, humorous,
and in addition is an impersonatel
and mimic Of unusual ability. The
children and friends present were 81
elated over his laughabIe sayings,
his ludicrous motions. and rare imita-
tions of musical Instruments thai
they begged his speedy return. We
are glad to announce that in the neal
future he will give a humorous lec-
ture at the auditorium under the aus
pices Of "Grace Cleaners. -
Rev. J. B. Bass. Of New Brook
land, delivered forceful sermon at
the Baptist church on Monday everl-
ing. On Tuesday at II a. m. fine
talk on Sunday school work in its
manifold phases was given By Rev.
J. D. Moore. Of Columbia. 1t was
that Rev. Mr.. Fowler. OF
Clinton will begin an evangelistlc
series of meetings here on Monday
night Nov. II. All denominations
are invited to participate with the
Baptist in these services and the pub
lie Is cordially invited.
Mrs. Barret, of Augusta, Ga, is
visiting Rev. Mr.. krep's family.
Mr.. Leonard Sease, of tne county.
spent last week with his daughter,
Mrs. Stoudemire.
Misses Clara Gibson and Willie
May Wise are home from Winthrop
college.
Mr.. s. S. Birge and Master George
Wise spent several days in Columbia
this week.
Mr.. Joe Carmichael. Of Cavut;.
Ga. spent last week in Prosperity
and vicinity. with relatives end