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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
A Coming Marriage.

A dispatch from Union says the
engagement Of Miss Mamie John
son, of that city, and Mr.. W. F.
Robinson, of this city, has been, an.
nounced. The dispatch says: 'The
marriage will take place Wednes.
day morning. September 29, at II
o'clock at the home of Miss John
sons brother, Hon. W. w. John
SON, on South street. At the mar
riage only the intimate friends of
the contracting parties and their rel
atives will be present. Miss John
son is well known in this. city and
throughout the State and, has a
host of friends. who will wish her
much. happiness in her married life.
She is granddaughter of the late
Gov. David Johnson and is a highly
cultured and educated woman, be-
ing proIu inent in literary and social
clubs of Union. Mr.. Robinson is a
well known citizen of Orangeburg
and is prominent in the business
circles of that city"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Matches and Rats.

There seems to be no doubt but
that the fire at the home Of Mr.
]. H. Ahrens on Tuesday morning
was caused by matches and rats.
There had been no fire in the cook
room since Monday dinner time, and
the fire originated in a closet in that
room, some distance from where the
stove fue went out of the roof. This
closet was used to keep pots, pans,
and other cooking utensils in, and
it is supposed that rats got hold of
matches in it, and caused the fire.
II every one would use safey matches
it would lessen the danger from fire
very materially.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
(which From ,Tother.n

Mr.. Bert Spencer, the city editor
of the Spartanburg Herald, welcomes
two Orangeburg boys to Spartan burg
as follows: Hugo and Henry Sims,
two brothers, sons of Editor James
L. Sims, Of the Orangeburg Times
and Democrat, will enter the fresh
man class at Wofford this year.
Henry and Hugo are two fine young
men, and the only fault one can find
with them is that you can't tell
which from tother." No doubt the
boys will see good deal of Mr..
Spencer while in Spartanburg, as they
have fondness for newspaper Of
fees as we'll as for himself.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Killed by Lightning.

The Sumter WatChman and South
ron says: "Simon Mickens and
another negro man were killed by
lightning Friday afternoon while
riding on a wagon load Of cotton,
which was being carried from the
field to the gin house on the farm
of Mr.. T. II. Clarke, near Mechanics
vile. Another negro who was lying
between the two, who were killed
was shocked and burned but escaped
serious injury. Two white boys, the
sons Of Mr.. Bradley, who were rid
ing on the wagon escaped unhurt.."
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Halley's Comet Seen.

The Charleston Evening Post says:
'Halley's comet, that wonderful phe-
nomenon OF the heavens, which ap-
pears once every seventy years to our
vision, has been seen by German
professor at Heidelburg. He did not
state that he had any Eskimos with
him. The comet appears between
2 and 8 a. m, and is visible only
through large telescope, two ob-
stacles which are at present too large
for the ordinary mortal. 1t is by
no means yet the peoples comet. +"
No, but it will be next spring, when
it will be most brilliant.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Circuit Court Sale.
State of South Carolina,
County of Orangeburg.


Columbia Guano Company, Plaintiff
Against W. P. Dukes, ct al, etc.,
Defendants.
By virtue of the judgment in the
above stated case, l will sell, at
public auction, at Orangeburg Court
House, during the legal hours for
sales, on the first Monday in Octo-
ber, 1909, being the fourth day OF
said month, the following described
real estate:
Those certain lots or parcels of
land, with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, situate, lying
and being within the town of Rowes-
Vile, county of Orangeburg, State
of South Carolina, and bounded and
described as follows:
(a) Beginning at the point where
the eastern line of Mrs. E. D. Cole
mans lot interSects with the south
ern line of Main street, thence in an
easterly direction following the line
of Main street 10 feet to the west
ern line of w. c. Fairey's lot;
thence in a southerly direction fol-
lowing the western line of said w.
C. Fairey's lot $50 feet; thence
westerly 69 feet to Mrs. E. D. Cole
mans eastern line and thence in a
northerly direction $50 feet to the
point of beginning on Main street,
also the following property in said
town of Rowesville, orangeburg
county, South Carolina, to wit:
(bJ Beginning at the southeast
ern intersection of Railroad avenue
and Main street, thence in a south
erly direction following the eastern
line of Main street 325 feet to the
line of the estate of Or. A. o. Bow
man.. deceased; thence in an easterly
direction following said A. o. Bow
mans line 240 feet to the western
line Of w. C. Fairey's land; thence
in northerly direction following
said western line of ". C. Fairey's
land 180 feet; thence westerly fol-
lowing the Southern line of the lot
first set forth and described in this
deed and the southern line of Mrs.
E. D. Coleman and VIM. Edgemon's s
lot 209 feet: thence in northerly
direction following the western line
of VIM. Edgemon's lot $50 feet to
Main street and thence in westerly
direction following the southern line
of Main street 32 feet to the point of
beginning.
TERMS-Cash, the purchaser or
purchasers to pay for all papers and
all taxes falling due after the day of
sale; and in case the purchaser or
purchasers fail 10 comply with the
terms of sale. said premises will be
resold on the same or some subse-
Quent salesday, on the same terms
and at the risk of the former pur-
chaser or purchasers.
ROBT. E. COPES.
Judge Of Probate, as Special Referee.
September 18th, 1909.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
An Old Pistol.

Mr.. Rourk, one of Orangeburg's
popular cotton buyers, has a pistol
in his possession that must be over
a hundred years old 1t is about
ten inches long, with barrel made of
brass, has wooden handle and a
very large bore. The pistol is we'll
made and has a flint lock. 1t has
the marks of antiquity all over it, and
was evidently in eXistance before the
Revolutionary war. 1t is valua BILE
relic of the days that are not, and
Mr.. Rourk prizes it very highly.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
OPENING OF SEASON.
"The Henrietta" Pleased Large
House" Thursday Evening.

The theatrical season opened in
good style in .orangeburg Thursday
evening at the Academy of Music.
"The Henrietta" was the attraction,
with Joseph and William Jefferson
as the stars of the play. The name
jefferson" alone, when connected
with theatrical happenings, is sig
nificant of all that is good and Of
the highest standard. The show
they put on in Orangeburg was no
exception to the rule, and II the
management of the Academy of Mu-
sic maintains its reputation through
the season as established last Thurs
day night by having the Jefersons
here, this will doubtless prove one
of the most successful seasons the
local play house has ever had. The
following comment on 1.-THE Henriet-
ia" we take from The State:
"The two scions of noble sire are
very capable actors, as has been
proved on former visits to Columbia.
William W. Jefferson took the well
known part of BERTHE, the Lamb, q
role created by the late Stuart Rob-
inson. Young Jefferson's facial re-
semblance to his father was never
more marked, the blonde wig lend
ing the older heads in the audience
a memory of that other blonde wig
of Bob Akers in "The Rivals" Mr..
Joseph Jefferson, Jr., was excellent
as Nick Vanalystyne, the king Of
"the "Street." Mr.. John L. Wood
erson, who has been with the Jeffer-
son companies for years, supporting
the dead dean of American dramatic
art for long period, was in the cast
last night. Mr.. George Hol-
land as the clergyman also deserves
especial mention"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Recount Elects Sain.

AT the request of Col. w. G. Smith
and Mr.. W. M. ,Sain, the City Coun.
ell ordered a recount of the votes
cast in the city election for these
gentlemen. It will be remembered
that they each had received 205 votes
ON Tuesday, and it was thought that
another election would have to be
held to determine who would be the
sixth member Of the City Council,
but the recount broke the deadlock
and elected Mr.. Sain. The recount
gave him 206 votes, one more than
the first count gave him, and gave
Col. Smith .202, three less than the
first count gave him. The election
of Mr.. Sain completes the Alder
manic Board, and the next thing on
the topic is the election Of the city
officials, which will take place in q
few weeks.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Another Through Train.

The report from Florence relative
to the putting on Of new through
train service over the Atlantic Coast
Line system from Jersey City to At
lanta, Ga. via Orangeburg. has been
officially confirmed, and the train will
be put in service between November
! and November Is. The detailed
schedule with the connections, how
ever, cannot be secured or gotten
ahold Of, but the train will positive
ly go on in November.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Circuit Court Sale.
State of South Carolina,
County of Orangeburg.

IN common PleaS
William J. Wolfe, ct al, plaintiffs
Against Theo. NJ. Wolfe, ct al, De
PENDANTS.
By virtue of the judgment in the
above stated case, l will sell, al
public auction, at Orangeburg Court
House, during the legal hours fol-
sales, on the first Monday in Octo
ber, 1909, being the fourth day oi
said month, the following described
real estate:
All that certain lot of land, sit.
uate, lying and being in the town OF
Rowesville, in New Hope Township
in the county and State aforesaid
designated on plat B, of the estate
lands of w. L. Wolfe, deceased
made in the above entitled action
and dated May 3rd, 1909, as lot
mo. g." containing ninety-four one.
hundredths (94.100) acres and
bounded by lots mo. and A.
respectively. on said plat, by the
Southern Railway and by the public
road.
ALSO
All that certain other lot Of land,
situate, lying and being in and ad-
jacent to the town of Rowesvllle
in New Hope township, in the coun-
ty and State aforesaid, designated
on plat E, of the estate lands of w.
l.. Wolfe, deceased, made in the
above entitled action. and dated May
3rd. 1909. as tract mo. s." con-
tanning twenty-five and one~half
(22 1-2) acres, more or less. and
bounded on the north by lot 81 on
said plat; on the east by the public
road and on the south and west by
lands Of F. o. Fairey.
ALSO
All that certain other tract or par
Gel of land, situate, lying and be-
ing in New Hope Township, in the
county and State aforesaid. contain
ing one hundred, sixty-one and eigh-
ty-siX one-hundredths (161 S6.10O)
acres, more or less, and bounded on
the north by the Blake Railway; on
the east by the lands Of w. c. Fair
ey. and on the south and west by
lands formerly Of -- Bowman, as
will fully appear upon reference to
plat F. of the estate lands of w.
L. Wolfe, deceased. made in the
above entitled action and dated May
3rd. 1909.
TERMS-Cash, the purchaser or
purchasers to pay for all papers and
all taxes falling due after the day of
sale: and in case the purchaser of
purchasers fail TO comply with the
terms of sale. said premises will be
resold on the same or some subse-
quent salesday, on the same terms
and at the risk of the former pur-
chaser or purchasers
ROBT. f. COPIES.
Judge of Probate, as Special Referee.
September 18th, 1909.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
HOUSE BURNED AT NORWAY.
Several Other Houses Were il
Danger But Escaped.


Norway, Sept. 16.-Special: About
two o'clock the fire alarm was given
by the firing of guns, which awaken
ed the entire town and revealed the
fact that the residence of DR.. B.
O. Salley was well under the mas
terry of fire.
The smoke, flames and heat were
SO great that scarcely anything could
be saved. The house being a two
story wooden building the flames
soon covered the entire house.
The supposition is that the fire
was of incendiary origin. Insurance
on the building was small and the
loss is heavy. Mrs. Salley's health
has been very bad for some time
and it was feared that she would
grow worse, but at this time is do
ing fairly we'll.
It was with great effort that the
residence of Mr.. G. F. Gibson was
saved from the fire, it catching sew
eral times.
The residence of Mr.. P. E. Gibson
and w. L. Glover, being west, and
across the railroad, were in immi-
nent danger and had it not been for
the. faithful work these would have
been burned, as they were on fire in
several places.
Norway has no fire fighting ap-
paratus and the town has to depend
on the bucket brigade, which on this
occasion did fine and effective work
in saving buildings that were endang-
cred. F..,.l
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
PICKED UP ALL ABOUT BY OUR
REPORTERS.
What Is Happening is the Country
as Well as in the Cities and
Towns.
III . =

Have you paid for, your Times
and Democrat yet? We need what
is due us.
Most of the meal and grist used
in the South is made out of Western
corn, which is said to be respon-
sible for pellagra disease. .s.s.
The Mayor and City Council elect
ed Tuesday have difficult financial
problem on their hands in readjust-
ing the finances OF the city.
The graded school will resume
operations on Monday. Every boy
and girl should be in their places
when the bell calls to duty. So hunt
up your books and be ready.
Rev. G. E. Davis has returned from
his vacation almost completely re-
stored to health. He will fill his
pulpit at the Baptist church tomor-
row.
The Calhoun Advance pokes fun
at some of our farmers who sold
their cotton for future delivery at
10 and II cents. Wonder If some
of the good Calhoun county farmers
did not do the same thing?
Mr.. E. NJ. Dupre, of Columbia, has
been appointed supervisor of the
census for the Seventh Congressional
District, which includes Orangeburg
county. If YOU want to help take the
census apply to Mr. Dupre.
Mr.. Jas. F. Izler, Jr., who has been
the efficiet clerk at the express Of
fee in this city, has been promot-
ed and will run as a messenger be-
tween Columbia and Greenville. He
is being, congratulated by his friends
on his promotion.
Loyingood, colored, wants $75
damage from the city for the in
jury of a horse, which he claims fell
in an open sewer ditch. The matter
will be adjusted by Magistrate C.
P. Brunson, before whom the case
was called Thursday morning, but
postponed on account of the absence
of material witnesses.
There will be rendered an ex-
ceptionally high class literary and
musical program at Williams Chapel,
A. NJ. E. Church, Monday night,
Sept. 20. The pastor extends to all
friends of Christian education a cor
dial invitation. Special accommoda-
tions will be given our white friends.
The admission will be ten cents, and
the proceeds will go to foster the
educational interests of the church.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL OPENED.
Cant. James q. Tanning Makes
Striking Address.

Springfield, Sept. 15.-Special:
The Springfield high and graded
schools opened the fall session this
morning, with the brightest pros
poets in. their history Patrons,
friends and pupils met promptly at
9 o'clock and the assemblage was
called to order by Mr.. ]. B.. Smith;
chairman of the board Of trus-
tees After prayer by Rev.. R. B.
Tarrant, the chairman introduced
Capt. James H. Tanning, who made
an address. along educational lines.
He admonished the teachers to
avoid the new creeds as now taught
by the so-called leaders Of religious
thought in certain higher institu-
tions of learning. He said he would
rather have his children taught the
ten commandments, the Lords
prayer and the golden rule with NO
other creed; that were it in his pow
er he would take all creeds to the
meeting of the seas and tear them
asunder, casting the fragments In
the waters that lave the shores OF
all the lands. Of the earth, that
Christ's pure love might shine not on
creeds. but directly on, his people.
He was followed by DR.. r. B.
Tarrant, DR.. H. A. Odom, Mr.. E. j.
Boland, Mr.. j. B. Smith and Prof.
C. A. Daniels, the new superinten'
dent of the school, all of whom made
excellent speeches. Prof. Daniels
will be assisted by Miss Alma Free
in the high school with Misses Vic
toria Dantzler, Ella Dantzler and
Lula Penny in the graded school.
Miss Isabelle Free will again teach
the music class. The finances of
the school have been very satisfac-
torily arranged for this session, and
the faculty enter upon their duties
without any handicap.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Circuit Court Sale.
State of South Carolina,
County of Orangeburg.

Robert Z. Wannamaker. Plaintiff,
Against John E. Westberry, De-
fendant.
BY virtue of the judgment in the
above stated case, / will SELL at
public auction. at Orangeburg Court
House. during the legal hours for
sales, on the first Monday in Octo-
her. 1909, being the fourth day Of
said month, the following described
real estate:
All that certain tract or parcel of
land, containing ninety-fve (95)
acres. more or less, situate, lying
and being in Orangeburg county,
and in said State; bounded on the
north by lands of w. w. Westberry;
east by lands of D. NJ Westberry;
south by lands of Elizabeth Byrd:
and west by lands now or formerly
of Jacob Smoak.
TERMS-Cash. the purchaser or
purchasers to pay for all papers and
all taxes falling due after the day or
sale: and in case the purchaser Or
purchasers fail T., comply with the
terms of sale. said premises will be
resold on the same or some subse-
Quent salesday, on the same terms
and at the risk of the former pur-
chaser or purchasers.
ROBT. E. COPIES,
Judge of Probate, as Special Referee.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Circuit Court Sale.
State of South Carolina,
County of Orangeburg.

In Common Pleas.
The British & American Mortgage
Company, Limited, Plaintiffs,
Against William F. Beckwith,S De-
fendant.
By virtue of the judgment in the
above stated case, I will sell, at
public auction, at Orangeburg Court
House, during the illegal hours for
sales, on the first Monday in Octo-
ber, 1909, being the fourth day of
said month, the following described
real estate:
All that certain tract of land
lying in the county of Orangeburg
and State of South Carolina, describ-
ed as follows:
All that certain piece, parcel or
tract Of land, containing one hun
dred (100) acres, more or less, and
bounded on the north by Bull
swamp road; on the east and south
east by lands now ,or formerly Of
George Boliver, deceased, and west
and southwest by run of Big Mill
creek, sometimes called Mill Branch.
TERMS-Cash, the purchaser or
purchasers to pay for all papers and
all taxes falling due after the day Of
sale; and in case the purchaser or
purchasers fail to comply with the
terms of sale, said premises will he
resold on the same or some subse-
quent salesday, on the same terms
and at the risk of the former pur-
chaser or purchasers.
ROBT. E. COPES,
Judge of Probate, as Special Referee.
September 18th, 1909.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Circuit Court Sale.
State of South Carolina,
County of Orangeburg.


Anna NJ. Miller, Plaintiff, Against
T. E. Miller, ct al, ETC., Defend
ants.
By virtue of the judgment in the
above stated case, ! will sell, at
public auction, at Orangeburg Court
House, during the legal hours for
sales, on the first Monday in Octo-
ber, 1909, being the fourth day of
said month, the following described
real estate:
All that certain lot of land, with
the buildings thereon. situate, "
ing and being on Railroad avenue,
in the city and county or Orange
burg, in said State, and measuring
front on said avenue fifty 600 feet,
more or less, and measuring on the
South line one hundred and fifteen
(115) feet. more or less, and on
the west line forty-SiX (46) feet,
more or less. and on the north line
one hundred and eighteen (11S)
feet. more or less, and bounded as
follows: On the north by lot of
NJ. Mason, on the east by said Rail-
road avenue, on the south by lot
formerly of Anna NJ. Miller. now Of
A. d. Dantzler. and on the west
by lot Of said Anna VI. Miller, being
the same house and lot conveyed
to the defendants by the plaintiff.
TERMS-Cash, the purchaser or
purchasers to pay for all papers and
all taxes falling due after the day of
sale; and in case the purchaser or
purchasers fail TO comply With the
terms of sale, said premises will be
resold on the same or some subse-
quent salesdas, on the same terms
and at the risk of the former pur-
chaser or purchasers.
ROBT. E. COPIES,
Judge of Probate. as Special Referee.
September 18th. 1909.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
Appreciates His Election.

Orangeburg, Sept. IS, 1909.
Editor Times and Democrat:
Permit me through your valuable
columns to thank the voters of the
city for their manifestation of conf
dence in me evidenced by the fiat
tering vote received at the munich
pal election on last Tuesday. l wish
TO assure them and all citizens, of
my purpose to so discharge the du-
ties Of alderman as to further the
best interests of the best city on
earth-Orangeburg.
Sincerely,
VIM. w. Wannamaker.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-09-18
The Purpose Of the Concern Is to
Dam the Edisto and Furaish Elec-

GICItS W SA@A6op4AC . s-
At its last session the Legislature
granted a charter to William c.
Wolfe and his associates under the
name of the Edisto Power Company
the purpose of this company being
as stated in the act, to- build dams
across the Edisto river, and to gen
crate therefrom electric current and
energy which is to be transmitted to
the City of Orangeburg AMI other
places in the vicinity to be used fol-
lighting and manufacturing purpos'
es,- and the operation of electric
cars.
In other words, it is intended to
convert the water power of the Eds
to river, which has been idly flowing
by us for many, many years past, In
to electric current.
Preliminary surveys have been
made and the power Of the river
measured. The next step is to make
topical and profile survey so that
the cost of construction may be &C.
curately estimated.
1t has been ascertained that ten
thousand horse power can be deVei-
oped, not with ease, but by the ex-
penditure of a reasonable sum OF
money.
This Is the most important enter
prise that has probably ever been
undertaken in this section.
First of all we think we see in it
realization of our dreams of an
electric railroad system in the streets
of Orangeburg and reaching out in
all of the surrounding country.
Next We see not only the present
cotton factories but many new ones
operated with electric power.
Then the. city can do away with
its present power plant and buy
it's current for lighting from this
company.
uOuSduUS VI uOiidl dlC SSAI ;" oJ
every year to buy coal with, and
this will be kept at home.
Besides electric power is about
one-third cheaper than steam power,
which means that the saving in cost
of power alone would pay nice
dividend upon the capital stock of
any manufacturing concern.
The company is authorized to con-
denim such lands and property as
it needs, which means that it may
take such lands as are necessary and
leave it to jury to say how much
the land is worth.
The act requires work to be COM
menced within two years and COM
pleted in three years.
There is no harm to be done, and
everything to gain. Only swamp
lands will be flooded and needed; and
farms will not be interfered with.
The company proposes to ask our
business men for a moderate SUBJ
scription to the capital stock; and
the balance Of the money will be
raised by selling bonds to outside
capitalists.