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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-14
Historical Club Entertained.


The Historical Club, a literary
branch of the L. d. c. charter and
composed Of a number of the most
prominent ladies in town, was enter
tanned complimentary with ana after
noon Of real pleasure and recreation
by Mrs. A. d. Draughn at her beauti-
full home on River avenue. The decor
atoms, which were chamingly artistic.
bespoke the coming Yule Tide, In
honor Of the Christmas season so fast
approaching, the motif of the enter
tainment was the holly, sparkling cut
glass vases filled with this evergreen
with its pretty red berries. together
with Southern bamboo, ivy and Christ.
mas bells, formed the decorations in
the parlor. library. reception hall and
dining room. A splendid program,
which was under the skillful direction
of Mrs. Andrew McGregor and Miss
Florence Deason was well rendered.
The subject was Events That Hap
pened in December" The first num-
Der was a very pretty vocal selection
by Mamie Scanlon. Nellie Gray" An
account of the Battle of Fredricks-
burg, was a paper. splendidly rendered
by Mrs. D. B. Holmes, a highly original
paper. Extracts from the Hundred
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Harrisburg Is litter
717-S1ute ConUention
Of odd Fellozvs Lodge

At the meeting of the Odd Fellows
lodge in this city tonight. the ques-
ton of making an effort to secure the
next meeting of the Tri-State Odd
Fellows Association will come up for
consideration, and it is more than
probable that the Hattiesburg lodge
VIII endeavor to secure this great
meeting. With the hotel and railroad
facilities that Hattiesblrg will offer,
together with other inducements, this
city ought to stand a good chance to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-14
CHANCERY COURT
Will RESUME ITS
GRIND TOMORROW

Chancery court, which adjourned
Friday until this week, will resume
its sessions tomorrow. Chancellor
Wood did not come back from Gulf
port today, but he is expected to come
tomorrow and the balance of the court
docket will receive consideration DUR
ing the week. Chancellor Wood was
not really expected back today be-
cause when he adjourned court week
he intimated that it might be Tuesday
before the work of the court would
again be taken up
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The N0C1A/ Side.
PHONES: Cumberland No. 49, Home No 264

I Days Fight in Georgia. by Mrs.
Chambers. Miss Allen then gave a
reading. "A Christmas Story" Miss
Annie Gay read a beautiful account of
a personal experience in battle. Miss
Clara AIillner in very elegant unas-
suming way gave a reading. "A Quilt
ing Bee. This number was unusually
fine and called forth a general round
Of applause. Elizabeth Breland gave
several little recitations which seemed
TO be very much appreciated. A paper
The Battle of Murfressboro." was
well rendered by Miss Morris. The
closing number was splendid, Mem
cries of Christmas in the Glorious
South. by Mrs. DR.. Gatlin. At the
close of the program pretty souvenir
cards with the seasons greetings
were presented to each guest by little
Miss Mamie Scanlon. After this the
folding doors between the parlor and
dining room were drawn aside and in
deed the scene was like one in fairy
land. so pretty and artistically were
the decorations and furnishings, and
the soft glow of numerous red lights,
harmonizing and blending throughout.
The table was covered with an elab-
crate handiwork centerpiece, on which
rested a crystal vase filled with holly
and autumn foliage, and extending
from this were broad red sash ribbons |
reaching from the four corners, where |
they were gracefully looped, the effect |
being unusually rich and lovely There |
were also numerous silver candlebra, |
having the lights prettily shaded with |
red shades. Here Christmas cards, |
in which the holly motif was con-
spicuous, were pinned on each guest !
by Miss Maggie May Johnson. An
elegant three-course luncheon was
served by Misses Ansie Harvey, |
Bertha Ward, Ruth Carter Mcleod, |
Hattie Johnson and Kate Allen. This |
was a typical Southern entertainment,
the home, stately Southern home,
rich in furnishings, and famed for
hospitality, was given over entirely to |
the guests, and the home was I'M
usually pleasant in every particular.
Mrs. Draughin is certainly an ideal |
and is always radiant with
pleasure when entertaining her
friends. Those enjoying the delight
Jul affair were: Mesdames. D. B. |
Holmes, Leo H. Martin, Simpson L.
D. Woodruff, E. A. Kerinaghan. E. A.
Sanford, Gatlin, Martin, McGregor,
Allen Curry, Gulfport, Evans,
James A. Richardson, R. L. Breland,
Greer, T. E. Ross, Powe. Matheson,
David Failey, Misses Susie Smylie,
Gabriel Houston, Hellia Moore, Nor
is, Florence Deason, Henderson,
)ozie MCGOWAN, Annie Gay, Allen Pit
nan, Bessie Cook, Ansie Haney. An
lette Cook, Bertha Ward, Mcleod,
Ruth Carter and Maggie May John
ION.
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Sowania Club.

Sowania Club.
Misses Laura and Alice Haney en-
tertained the Sowania Club Saturday
afternoon at their home on Busch
man street. An interesting program
was given, and at the programs con-
clusion a dainty luncheon was served.
The decorations were very pretty and
altogether a most delightful afternoon
was spent in this hospitalble home.
Misses Haney, as usual were very
charming hostesses. Following is the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-14
Mothers Meeting.

Mothers Meeting.
The Mothers Meeting of the First
Baptist church will be held tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
church. All mothers are cordially in
vited to attend this meeting and assist
in promoting the interests of the or
ganization.
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land the meeting of the association.
James B. Shannon, vice president of
the association, has written to the Of
ficers of the local lodge concerning
the matter. He estimates that there
will be 500 Odd Fellows in attend
ance from the three states of Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee, which
constitute the association. The meet
ing is to be held in April and it is
probable that a number of towns and
cities in the three states will try to
get it.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-14
SODA pop BOTTLE
USED AS WEAPON;
Two women SCRAP

. There were a number of cases be-
fore the police court this morning,
one of which attracted some attention
in colored society.
This was an assault and battery
case Hettie Grimes, dusky damsel,
being charged with assault and bat
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-14

program: Paper, Lady McBeth, by
Miss Ethel Powe; paper, Cleopatra,
Octavia and Columbia, by Miss Alice
Haney; paper, Imogene and Cordelia
by Miss Bessie Powe. Those present
were Misses Sallie Keith, Bette and
Lucy Conner, Camille Thrash, Mabel
Greer, Leila Belle and Marie Oakley
May Richardson, Leila May Smith,
Minnie Thompson, Birdie Campbell
Bessie and Ethel Powe.
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SUNDAY MARRIAGE.

On the 18th inst. at the residence
OF Rev. e. j. Currie, Mr.. Rushia Park.
er and Miss Leila Graham were united
IN marriage, Rev. E. J. Currie official.
ing The happy couple live in tbe
ldeal neighborhood, about nine mi,e.
east of Hattiesburg
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NOMINATIONS MADE.
HearSt News Service.

Washington, D. c., Dew. 14.-The
president today sent to the senate the
following nominations for postmaster:
Ensley, Ala, ]. X. Thomas; Bessemer.
Ala, George R. Lewis. For member of
the Isthmian Canal Commission, Har-
ry e. Hodges of the United States en-
gineer corps.
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HARVEST OF DEATH.

Washington, Dec. 14.-According to
a report issued by the Labor Bureau
today between 10000 and $4,000 per-
ons lost their lives in accidents in
this country last year.
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NIGHT RIDER TRIAL G.

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 14.-The
trial of the night-riders implicated in
the Reelfoot Lake tragedy was begun
here today. 1t will require several
days to select a jury.
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FINE BOY.

A fine boy arrived at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Lopez on Williams
street last night, and is making him
self at home.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-14

MIS-. IL. IL. homes received tele-
gram this morning announcing the
death of her mother, Mrs. DR.. Perrin
OF Trenton, Smith county. Mrs.
Holmes has a host of friends who
deeply sympathize with her in this
great bereavement. Mrs. Penn was
most estimable lady, and her
going hence caused genuine regret. as
she was both loved and appreciated
by all who knew her.
Messrs. Miller Graham and Horace
McGregor entertained the Railroad
Trainmen at an elaborte supper last
evening at the Odd Fellows hall. The
menu was most delicious and was
tastefully prepared by Mesdames L.
w. Graham and Horace McGregor.
The hosts were gallant and their
! guests spent a very happy evening,
for which they feel very much in
debted for.
The Lyman Circle of Main Street
Methodist church will hold fancy
work sale in the First National Bank
building Friday, Saturday IS and 10,
from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. A large as
sortment of Mexican drawn work at
very low prices, also a large number
of articles suitable for Christmas pres
ents. 12-14-3t.
Mr.. T. B. Robinson. who has had
lucrative position at Picayune, is
home for few days with Mrs. Rob-
inson and the children. Since the be-
ginning of the mill, which occurred
last week, he will be located with the
same company at Richburg.
:: Z: :
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Wetherby and
sister, Miss Ruth Wetherby of Athens.
Ga, are expected to arrive soon and
will be the attractive guests during
the holidays of Mrs. d. D. Carter and
Miss Octavia Bradford on Court
street.
Miss Mary Etheridge of Washing
ton, D. c., and Mr.. and Mrs. P. N. |
Gillian of Bassfield were the guests |
yesterday of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Gill |
lam.
Mrs. George Hauenstein and Master |
George, Jr., will leave this week for
Macon, where they go to spend the
holidays with Mrs. Hauensteins par
ents.
Miss Beulah Hall of Cuba, Ala. is
expected to arrive sometime this week
to spend the holidays with her sister,
Mrs. c. F. Lassiter on Rebecca avenue.
Mrs. n. s. Rosamond and her win
some little daughter, Inez. was the
guests of Mrs. H. E. Welch on Court
street.
Z: : :
Mrs. Whittle and son of Collins are
the charming guests of Mrs. McClan-
ahan at her hospitable home on West |
Pine street.
Mesdames. F. E. Bulge, w. C.
Shook and Miss Halter of Higgins,
were here Saturday shopping for
Christmas.
Messrs. Victor Seaman. Ellis Hick-
man and 7. s. Jackson left yesterday
FOR New Orleans on a short business
trip.
Mrs. G. A. Montgomery and little
son, William Mayfeld, are visiting
relatives in Taledega, Ala. n
= = :
Mr.. T. F. Rawls is spending several
lays with his son, Mr.. Robert Rawls,
1t Rawls Springs.
Miss Sadie Bell Moore of Meridian
s the guest OF Mrs. A. Graham on
3uschman street.
& = .
Mrs. Rudolph Hauenstein has as
Ter guest her father, Mr.. Ferrall of
1llisville.
. . =
After an illness of several days Mrs.
1. W. Almand is convalescent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
Headache HELPS.

When feel Il headache coming on,
says writer in the April Designer.
| look around for the cause. Usually
loosen my hair. 1t is not generally
known that hair done up tightly and
pinned close to the head will cause
hcadacne. TRY letting The hair fall
loose. or braid or pin it loosely in Il
Il different style. Sometimes it is
my collar which is too tight, and
when ! take it off my headache dis
appears. Again it is caused by tight
or uncomfortable shoes, or by hiyn-
hcelcd shoes. which may feel comfor.-
able but which will cause the trouble.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
SERVICES
FOR LATE SENATOR
Hon. A. G. Latimer's q Life and Ser
vices to be Eulogizcd at Next
Session of Congress.

4 special from Washington to the
Columbia State. under date Of MAY
:, says: The senate memorial exercises
IN nonor Of the late Senator Latimcr
will be held at tn, next session Of
congress. This is The announcement
made today by Senator Gary, who at
the request Of Senator Tillman, who
wishes t" be present. decided not to
ask that time be sci aside for adj
dresses on the deceased senator from
South Carolina. Senator Gary. learn
ing that Senator Tillman would not
likely be present in the senate any
more during the present session,
wrote to the senior senator and ask
ed him what his will was in the mat
ter. The reply to this decided Scna-
tor Gary to leave the matter TO Scna-
tor Gilman.
Senator Tillman is expected here
some time next week on his way to
Boston. whence he will sail for Eu-
rope on May 1G. Tt is expected that
he will remain here several days, at
tending to some odds and ends and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEWlBERRY.

COUNTY OF NEWlBEsRY.
BY Frank NJ. Schumpert, ESQUIRE,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS Samuel NJ. Duncan and
DR.. W. A. Dunn hath made suit to
me, to grant them letters of admins
tration Of the estate Of and effects Of
Thaddeus s. Duncan.
TFlESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite
and admonish all and singular the
kindred and creditors of the said
Thaddcus S. Duncan deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
court of probate. to be hcld at New
berry, S. c., on the eighteenth dav
OF May next after publication thereof,
at II O'Clock in The forenoon. to
show cause, if any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
GIVEN under my hand, this 30th
day Of April Ammo Domini, 1908.
Frank M. Schumpert,
J. P. N. G.
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ed to one year from date Of sale.

ed to one year from date Of sale.
1000 Mile interchangeable Indivi-
dual Ticket $20.00.-Good over the
III the Southeast aggregating 10000
miles. Limited to one year from data
of sale.
1000 Mile Firm Ticket $4,000
Good over tae Atlantic Coast Line
and 80 other lines in the Southeast
aggregating 10000 miles; for a man
ager or head Of firm and employees IL
lines in the Southeast aggregating d.
mlted to five. but good for only one
or such persons at time. Limited to
Atlantic Coast Line and 80 other lines
one year from date Of sale.
1000 Mile Southern Intcrchanpeabl.
Individual Ticket $25.O0.-Good over
the Atlantic Coast Line and rs other
600 miles. Limited to one year from
date IF sale.
ALI mileage tickets sold on and af-
ter April 1st, 1908, will not be honor
Ell Tor passage on trains, nor in
checking baggage Except from non
agency stations and stations not
open for the sal eof tickets) but must
be presented at ticket offices and there
exchanged for continuous tickets.
Is cents saved in passage fare by
purchasing local ticket from our
agents.
Atlantic Coast Line.
7. c. White,
General Passenger Agent.
W. ]. Craig,
Passenger Traffic Manager,
Wilmington, N. c..
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making arrangements about others
which he will leave behind.
The two portraits of Senator Till
man, one for Winthrop and one for
Clemson, painted by Miss Barrett
Strait, were packed up today under
the direction Of Mr.. James NJ. Bak-
er, one Of the senate librarians, and
We're shipped to Winthrop and Glenn
son to ornament the walls Of those in
stitutions.
Zach McGhee,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The examination Of applicants for
certificates to teach in the public
schools will be held in my Office at
Newbcrry on Friday, May 18th, be-
ginning at nine O'Clock a. m. Appli-
cants must bring pencils and paper.
j. S. Wheeler,
Supt. Ed'n. Newberry County.
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SENATOR TILLMAN
AGAINST INSTRUCTIONS
INTERVIEWED IN COLUMBIA ON
HIS WAY NORTH.
Believes Bryan Will Be Nominated
Thinks South Carolina's Dele
gates Can be Trusted.

Senator T. r Tillm,n ,.,,. =, r
lumbia on Saturday h,v;n,r ronn:, ",
that city ON Erid,v ,;,,,, T.
on his way north :, ,,;I e,,. r,,...
where he expccts to s,end .,n,o .;,,,o
in the interest of h;s boolth TLo eaI
lowing interview wh;.h ~, ,.,,.o 49,,
is from fhc Nows and C,o,,,;o..
c,,,,,h;, ,, - 1, w
m,u :. .,;u 49,. ,, '"'''
;dr, ,r ;n.,n,,u,;n' " " 'i't''','" ,it - 'n'
has ever been. II. r,w ,l,;,l.. :, ,.;u
make bu, !il!lr m,,cr;,l i;rr.ron.. :,
the result. bu,. ON rru..r,I n,,,.;,,,, =.
ne is uupu>cd 90 ius,rucIin.. i. Io,r,,...
from South rornliu, hcc.ru.n ho
thinks thr drlrm,i.. ,h;. S,,, ,,.;u
elect will be- men who c,n j.. ,h.,J,tn
lv trusted II is his oninion that
if the drl,~atcs from this Sito woro
men VIII" were under the domination
or control Of "boss,' or if they
w"r" men vii" could be bought or i'm
properly influenced, then it wouId be
an right I" have instructed delegates:
hu' with such delegations aS are sent
from ''''N ~'',r ne 'I''nkH It altogether
"'''''@ 10 S'h' instructed delegates.
Senator TlIlman relates political
story ''!" ny stephens when he WAS
running for congress in Georgia. that
III ms carry days impressed upon him
TIE Ih'I"N iaIlr" 81 llaNln.r representa-
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THE HERALD AND NEWS.

our city streets is to see a poem-the
extreme tenderness of the foliage is
like a vision, an illusion. Verify, the
most lovely and sweet season Of the
year is now ours:
land once again the Heavenly Pow
er Makes all things new.'
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Zach McGhee.
1.-The Spring is Always New.

| er makes all things new.
Spring has been dilatory in its adj
vances, and many have said, as they
always do, that there is no spring.
not comprchcnding that spring is a
season Of promise and not Of fulfill
mrnt. But has tnrrc not been all
that j. meant by spring, growing up
ON the earth day by day, in the adj
vent Of birds and the birth Of flow
cr>. until now all the fruit trees are
responding; peaches. cherries, plums
and p"arS-anT the Shad- blow, which
Is fruit tree also, though few seem
to know how delicious is the berry Of
the amclauchier. In fact, all trees
and shrubs and flowers and the yras-
ScS and crypto@amS, are rruit-beariny
hot all for the dclcctation Of man
KIND. but for thcir own persistence
and for the pleasure Of the "hcavcn-
~ p"wcr.' aS Tcnnyson SAYS in his
rharmn" Sprin" rhyme. The life Of
earth has been lon" in evidence,
though it has Jagged until lately,
when on II sudden summer burst up
on the earth, and whatever had been
Whiting, all came into the sunshine at
once. Is il seemed. There are things
III the woods that still wnit-~and TO
tn" lover of the woods and fields this
rapid filling Of all rha, We have asked
Tor Is not welcome. That lover
w"ull rather wait. aS he has waited,
finding one beauty after another. and
moi all at once. This is the stage Of
"all at oncc.'
but those days may not be forgot
ten Whcn all the earth wore the earn
est Of expectancy, the forward look
for the divine apparition Of the sump-
tuouS summer. The season Of rcsur-
rcction is not enough-not for the i'm
patient ncart of man, not for the
spirit of the earth s more beauteous
offspring, the flowers and the birds.
All press on with desire toward the
entire riches Of completion. None,
from man and woman to robin and
boboIink, is pleased with delay; when
the early bluebird comes in on the
southwest wind, he plainly says in
his emincntly sweet brief warble,
WHEN there is yet frost in the air,
'Way aren't you rcadyl' All the
BIRDS want summer for until ii comes
they can not mate, they can not begin
the infinitely old, the infinitely new,
continuance of life in offspring. They
must have trees in leaf. shrubs in
leaf. t" hide their tiny house holds.
Yes, il is summers hospitality that
they sing for and call for. in their
marvellous variety nf music. Some
birds sin" without regard to this. like
the S"n"Sparrow. the livelicst of all
our S"ngSters. Now all the Sparrows
That sin" are busy with their charm
ing jubilationS, and trees and bcdse-
rows. The thicketS and glens, are
wclrnmin" them to their accustomed
hauniS. Those hauntS arc sought
like homes. and the most beautiful of
all homes. for there they were reared,
and there are their memories Of be-
ginning life.
NOW DO tho green growths and
llowcry graces or meads and pastures
and woodland call for their celestial
"eniZens' and they respond. All ma
lure Is response to the invitation Of
the divine energy The Flowers OF
the wildwood and the sunny fields, of
me S"ral'ed barren pastures and
'n' r'rh meadows are getting in evil
aenee as the days OF spring advance.
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Mileage Booka

500 Mhla State Family Tickets SILL
2.-Good over the Atlantic Coast
Line in each State for the head or de-
pendent members of family. Limit
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12

NeWber ry, S. ., Jan, II, 49,
Dear Madam Hous elk eeper;
We wi sh call your at
tent1on to our took Of Fancy and Staple
groceries and soli icit at least portion OF
your Patronage during this year.
We feel safe in saying that our stock is
the most completS that is offered here and
that we can serve You in a satisfactory man.
ner.
We wi IL ever keep in ind three very i'm
por rtant points: quality Of goods prompt SER
vi ce moderate pri ces.
If you are not air ready Gus toner Of ours
we would be pleased to add you to our lone
list Of satis fl ed Gus toners.
We wish 1908 to be our banner year. Will
you join US in ing t. so?
Yours for bus mess,
Jones Grocery.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-11
GRADUATE AS CHURCH WORKERS
Laymen Praised at Commencement Exercises
of the Commons.

The commencement exercises of the Church
Workers Commons were held last night at Christ
Church list street and Broadway. Archdeacon
Alexander Strong, President Camp of the Com
mons and others spoke of the work that had been
done by the organization and OF what il expected
do.
The Church Workers Commons. ArchdeaCon Mel
son said started last January expert
ment. object is to train layInen Of the Church
TO do church work. such teaching mission
classes experimenting Sunday schools, the prep
aration and delivery of religious addresses and
also the raising OF money charitable purposes.
The organization" said Archdeacon Nelson.
business men in New York who, after working all
the week. stand ready Sundays to go TO weak
missions which afford 10 secure the services
OF ordained men and hold services The result has
shown that this assumption was correct one.
Members of the Commons DO not receive any
salary. and have TO pay their own expenses.
Fifty-eight We're enrolled this year and both Arch
deacon Nelson ana Mr.. Strong praised their work
In the highest terms. The outcome of the years
work Is shown In new organizations Of laymen in
Jersey city the providing OF men to start TWO more
to take the place of d clergyman in Westchester
laynen upon the staff OF Christ Church. and the
furnishing Of a number OF laymen to do the work
for which rectors OF churches in Manhattan may
call upon them 4 number of mission study classes
Will also he started