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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
MISS FLORENCE DAVIS.
She Will Be Seen in Opera House O.,
March II In Under the Green
wood Tree.

The popular young comedlenne and
dramatic star, Florence Davis, now
on her fifth annual tour. IS announced
for appearance at the opera house,
Wednesday, March Il, in her new ae-
ouisition and most pronounced sue
cess, "Under the Greenwood Tree, Y,
the latest comedy by Henry '. Es-
mond, who wrote "When We Were
Twentv-one" for Nat Goodwin some
wears ago. Miss Davis and her ex-
cellent company, including Elliott
Dexter, opened their present season
in "Cnder the Greenwood Tree IN
New Orleans, where the critics OF all
five daily papers were most protuse
in their praise Of the star, the COM
pany. the play and the production; a
verdict that has since been endorsed
bv dramatic reviewers in other cities ;
and from all reports, this will be one
Of the most enjoyable offerings OF
the coming month in theatrieals here
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
TOWN PRISONER CAPTURED.
Paid Fine Which Was Imposed on
Him and Expenses of His Cap
ture and Was Released

VIII Lomax, a negro who escaped
from the city chain gang some months
ago. was located at Due West, in Alb
beville county. where, at the request
of Chief of Police Adams, he was ar
rested and held until Oh; Adams
reached Due West on Monday Since
the negro 5 escape from the gang, to
which he was sentenced for sixty days
on two charges-beating his wife and
creating a diSturbance-Chief of Po-
lice Adams had been on the lookout
for him. The negro escaped only a
day or two after he began his service
on tie gang. Chief Adams got in
communication with the Abbeville
sheriff. and received a telegram from
one of the constables at Due West
that the negro had been arrested and
was being held. Chief Adams, as
stated. went to Due West on Monday.
When he arrived at Due West the pro-
prietor Of the hotel, at which Lomax
was working, was anxious to keep the
negro. and the negro succeeded in
raising enough no pay the fine which
had been imposed upon him by Mayor
Langford, in lieu of which he was
serving sentence when he escaped,
and in addition TO this he paid Chief
Adams expenses in locating him and
going to Due West. Under these cir-
cr,mstanceS. Chief Adams left him III
Due West.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
ELK'S ANNIVERSARY.
District Deputy Lyman To Be Present
Banquet To Be Served at
Newberry Hotel.

At the next regular meeting OF
Newberry lodge, No. 1103, B. P. O.
Elks, District Deputy R. Norris Ly-
nah, Of Charleston, will pay the lodge
an official visit. This is the first an
niversary of the organization of the
lodge. and it is gratifying to the
members that District Deputy Lynal'
will be with them on this occasion.
\ number Of, candidates who have
been elected to membership are ex-
ected to be present to receive their
degrees.
At the conclusion of the meeting a
banquet will be served at the New
berry hotel in honor of District De-
putty Lynah, the nonresident mem
berS. and the /" fresh meat.
The occasion is expected to be both
pleasant and profitable and every
member who can do 50 is expected to
attend the meeting. and, Of course,
the banquet following the meeting.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements of Many People
Newberrians and Those Who
Visit Newberry.

Miss Sarah Pope leaves tomorrow
70 spend month in kinardS.
Miss Temple Wright, Of Atlanta,
GA. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. \.
Wright.
Miss Hattie Smith, of Mt. Pleas
ant section, is visiting relatives in the
city.
Mrs: Everard Blackshear spent sew
eral days this week with Mrs. Ann
Jeter in Columbia.
Mrs. Claude T. Boyd, who has been
quite sick with grip for the past two
weeks, is now able to be rup again.
Mrs. J. ". Humbert left TODAY for
Batesbulg to attend district mis-
sionary meeting to be held there.
Mr.. A. Birge Wise, Of Prosperity,
attended the meeting Of the Grand
Commandery, Knights Templar, in
Columbia this week.
Hon. Fred. H. Dominick attended
the meeting Of the Grand Comman-
derry. Knights Templar, and the
Grand Chapter, R. \. NJ, in Columbia
this week.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
Now in Danville.

\ copy Of the Dan1ille, Va, Bee OF
February S gives an account Of the
arrest of seventeen alleged blind IT,
gers in Danville, made by the police on
warrants sworn out by detectives
The Bee states that ''these detective Is
are said to come from al agency head
ed by Walter H. Hubbard, in Colum-
bia, S. {. 1t is stated in the Bee
that these detectives were secured in
directly Through the efforts Of Ithe
Law and Order league. 1t will be re-
called that Hubbard was in charge Of
the detectives in Newberry when a
number of arrests were. made here
SINE time ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. J. w. Wolling, D. D., Pastor.

The regular Sunday morning ser
vices begin at II o'clock and will be
conducted by the pastor. By request
Of the superintendent Of the Stud
ents' Volunteer Movement special
PRAYER will be made for all students,
and the pastor will speak on the sub
ject. "Young men and the Christian
ministry All the college students
are specially invited.
The Sunday school meets at $50
and all persons interested in the study
of God 5 word are invited to attend.
At night Dr.. Wolling will speak on
the question. "Why am I not mem
Der of the church 2" The usual song
service will be held, familiar hymns
being sung.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
Policeman Franklin Investigates.

Several days ago Policeman H. H.
Franklin took from a stock car on
Southern train at Newberry bound
for Greenville a negro who gave his
name As Henry Williams. The negro
Was bearing his way on the train.
While he gave his name AS Henry
Williams he had al envelope i'll his
pocket which 'iHad been through the
mails. addressed to Eddie Durham,
Columbia. Policeman Franklin was
not satisfied with Williams account
Of himself, and has been investi eating
him somewhat. Hearing that som5
time ago B. +. Mcdowell. a colored
preacher Of Greenville. had sent 8
by to Tuskegee, Booker Washing
ton : school in Alabama, and had not
heard of the boy since, HE wrote Nc
Dowell, giving him description of
the boy q,nder arrest here. In reply
Mcdowell writes that the description
very closely fits his nephew, whom he
sent to T11skegee last October, and
whom ne had not heard from since
When Policeman Franklin gets hi;
sjspicions aroused he follows them
out. and it is safe 10 predict that he
will know all about Henry William:
before he finishes his Investigations
! Williams was tried in the mayors
court following his arrest and was
sentenced to serve fifteen days undel
the city ordinances. He is serving
his sentence.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

The income from the three-mill
'evy may be somewhat decreased by
loss of taxes uncollected, and if the ST.
preme COURT should sustain Judge
Memminger in his insurance decision
there will be further deduction from
this amount of some $50 OF 5000
which was paid by insurance compan-
les under protest. The whole amount
paid by insurance companies in this
county last year under protest was
$69727.
In connection with this statement
it may not be amiss at this time to
say something in regard to the levies
and sources of income during the past
several years.
When Supervisor J. Monroe Wick
sl' took charge with the beginning Of
the year 1905, tlrere were a number
Of claims against the county, and
Supervisor Wicker borrowed $4,000
from the Sinking Fund Commission
to meet these claims. The ordinary
county levy for 1905 was two and one
half mills. but the county had the dis
penSary in 1905, which gave a revenue
of some four of five thousand dollars
from that source. The dispensary was
voted out in August. 1905, cutting off
this source of revenue.
In 1906 the levy was increased to
three and one-half mills. During this
year the $4,000 indebtedness ITO the
Sinking Fund was increased to ST.
600.
In 1907, Notwithstanding this III
debtedness, the levy was reduced from
three and one4half mills to three
mills, and in 1908 the levy remained
at three mills.
County Attorney Holloway states
that in january, 1907, he prepared an
estimate and went to Columbia be-
fore the delegation asking that the
levy be made four and one-half mills,
> but it was reduced to three mills.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
Miss Shelor Typewriter.

It will be recalled that some time
ago Mr.. G. Carter Riser of Whit
mire. raised by subscription S25 for
the purchase of typewriter for Miss
Shelcr, who is at the head Of the
"Sun<hiners in .his State. 1t has
been decided if possible to increase
is n,rnt to SO in oIdei' 10 secure
a better machine fur Miss s. elor. and
all who may desire to contribute to
this worthy cause are requested to
send their contributions ITO G. Carter
Riser, Whitmire, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
A TRIP TO INDIA.
Presented Last Night By Herald
Square Opera Go.

The following is from the Staunton
Dispatch and News Of January l:
A large and very we'll pleased house
greeted the first appearance of the
Herald Square Opera Co., here last
night. "a Trip ito India'' is q tale
Of the Orient, which contains much
humor and good music, combination
which never fails to please. It was
we'll staged, the stage settings being
appropriate and handsome. The COM
pany itself is good, being composed of
a we'll balanced cast and chorus
which, Judging from the standpoint
of beauty. has never been surpassed
in the history of lthe Beverly theatre.
Especially deserving of mention was
the work furnished by Ed. Gilmore
and Jack Leslie The house was al
ways in a laugh when these two COM
edianS were on the stage.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

Newbewy has felt touch Of the
blizzards which have been raging IN
other sections of the country.
There will be preaching at the \.
R. P. church, Prosperity. next Sab
bath at eleven a. m. and at Unity at
three p. m.
The banks and public Offices will
be closed on Monday, February %,
the same being the birthday of
George Washington.
At the meeting of the Grand Com
mandert, Knights Templar, held in
Columbia this week, Hon. George S.
Mower. Of Newberry. waS chosen
grand junior warden.
Mr.. Antine Buzhardt, of the coun-
ty, paid The Herald! and News office
a very pleasant visit Oh Wednesday.
It Is always a pleasure to have sub
scriberS call in and spend a short
while in the office.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary society of the Lutheran
Church Of the Redeemer will meet at
the residence Of Mrs. E. R. Hipp on
Monday afternoon, February 15, at 4
o'clock.
The post office at Newberry has re-
eeived the new memorial stamps with
the bust of Abraham Lincoln on them,
and they will be put on sale today,
this being the anniversary Of hls
birthday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

(Rev. Edward Fulenwider, Pastor.)
Services at the Church of the Re-
dtemer Sunday as follows: II a. m,
regular morning service with sermon
by the pastor. Theme: "The causes
of the failure and success Of the Cos
pel.'
February IA has been set apart by
the y. NJ. C. A. as a day Of special
service and prayer for students
throughout the world. At 7.3O P. m.
a service will be held in the Church
of the Redeemer carrying out this
idea. There will be special music. IN
charge of the Young snen OF the col
lege, and a sermon by tine pastor on
the words, "Be Of good courage, and
let Us play the men for our people,
eMd for the cities of our God: And the
Lord do that which seemeth him
euod.' II Sam. 1912.
The Sunday school convenes at
3.F5. The pastor requests a full alt
tendance at the Bible class.
Tie public is cordially invited TO
all services.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
McCaughrin Rebekah Lodge.

McCaughrin Rebekal lodge, |. 0.
O. F.. held an important and inter-
esting meeting on Saturday night, at
which time a prize Of five dollars IN
gold was offered to the member bring
ing in the largest number of applica-
tions for membership up to July l. II
Was also decided to give al oyster
and hot supper at an early date for
the benefit Of the order. The Young
ladies who are pushing forward this
branch Of the order deserve much
credit for their faithfulneSS and devo-
ton. and the order derives much be-
nefit from their efforts in its behalf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
The Civic Association.

The Civic association held an inter
esting meeting in the chamber of
commerce rooms on Wednesday after
noon. The work which the association
has in hand for the beautifying Of the
city and the work which rthe associa-
ton proposes to take up, was discuss
ed at length. the association being III
session for a considerable time The
members are enthusiastic and the var
ious committees which have beer
appointed are pushing forward tht
work which has been assigned tic
them.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
ANTI TUBERCULOSIS LEAGUE.
Meeting Held On Tuesday Afternoon,
At Which Time Permanent Or
ganization Was Perfected.

\ very interesting meeting OF the
Anti Tuberculosis league was lfeld in
the rooms Of the chamber of COM
merce on Tuesday afternoon.
DR.. p. G.. Ellesor. president Of the
league, presided over the meeting,
and Mrs. r. D. Wright was secretary.
The Bachelor Maids, who were at
that time holding a meeting in the
same building, were asked to join
with the Anti Tuberculosis league
meeting and a committee waited on
them and succeeded in adding a num-
Der to those already present.
DR.. Ellesor stated that it Was said
that every seventh death was from
tuberculosis, and he gave the deaths
in Newbe1ry during the year of 1906
as IS. with seven caused by tubercu-
losis; in 1908 50, with 10 from tu-
berculosis, and the comparison for
1907 gave the same result, showing
that the ratio Of every seventh death
held tlue in this locality.
Mrs. R. D. Wright read the minutes
Of the last meeting, and the reports
from the different committees on can
vaS<iny for new members were called
for Mrs. E. H. Aull was the only
one present who had been appointed
on these committees and she made a
very good report.
Dr.. J. NJ. Kibier stated that as
chairman Of the publication commit
tee he had had notices put in both of
the county papers, and would, with
permission of the chair, continue to
see that notices for the public were
given attention. He then took the
chair ard presided over tile meeting,
while Dr.. Ellesor read the constitution
and bylaws of the league, as drafted
by the committee appointed for that
purpose. After considerable discus
sion and adding amendments to this
proposed constitution and the by
laws. same were voted on favora:bly.
An executive committee was elect
ed to look after the affairs of the lea
que. consisting Of the following mem
bers: DR.. ". G. Houseal, Dr.. P. G..
Ellesor, Mrs. J. W. White, DR.. E. P.
Nc Clintock. and Miss Elizabeth Dom
in:ck.
The time for the meetings to be held
WAS fixed for the last Friday in each
month at 4.30 p. m, the hour to be
changed according to the season.
The following new members were
added to the roll: DR.. and Mrs. E. P.
McClintock. Mrs. T. F. Harmon, Mrs.
John K. Aull, Mrs. j. ". White, Mrs.
Herman Wright, Misses Maud Lang
ford. Fannie Mclaughlin, Elizabeth
Dolniniek, and Vista Wood.
The Initiation fee Was fixed at fifty
GEMS per member.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
TOWNSHIP INDEBTEDNESS.
Sinking Fund Having Matter in
Charge Prepares Bill Which is
Introduced,

The sinking fund for Newberry
county which has charge OF the rail
road indebtedness in the townships
Of Newberry. Mendenhall. and Stony
Battery published some time ago a
report of what had been done.
From an accumulation Of the
takes to meet the interest on the
bonds in these townships $l4.500 was
in hand and was used in retiring these
bonds. This money was paid out in
November. 19O8-$200O in No. l on
the bonds that had matured and
which were issued for the e.. \. & l..
railroad; 5000 on the bonds in No.
8 township for the C., n. 4 l.. rail
road; $4,000 III No. l township on the
bonds issued in behalf of the Augusta,
Edeefield. and Newberry railroad :
$500 on the bonds in No. s township
in behalf of the Augusta, Edgefield
and Newberry railroad.
THE total amount Of bonds issued III
aid Of the c.. n. &. l.. was $4,000 i'll
No. l, and $4,000 in No. 9 townships.
Of these bonds $4,000 have m&tured
cf the No. l township bonds and the
$4,000 in No. 9. township. in
aid Of the C.. n. & L. railroad.
In No. l township there is also $26.-
900 indebtedness for the Augusta,
Edgefield, and Newberry railroad,
and in No. S township $1,000. De-
ducting the payments which were
made by the sinking fund there is still
an Indebtedness against No. l tuwi!-
ship for the Augusta, Edgefield, aud
NewberTy railroad Of $l9,+0O and III
No. s township 5000.
The balance due in No. l township
on the c., n. & L. bonds is $4,000;
$4,000 of this. however, does not ma
ture until 1913. In No. 9 township
the balance due is $1,000 Of this $4,000
does not mature until 1911.
Ti.cse bonds dave been drawing in
tereSt at seven pei cS:ii. BY the pay
ment OF them and borrowing the
money At ) per cent. the annual in
teres. saving will be 1858.
Mr.. F. H. Dsminickl, who has had
charge of this matter of funding the
indebtedness, appeared before the
Newbeny delegation on Wednesday
and suggested the passage of foul
bills which were introduced yester-
day by Mr.. Kibler Through the ways
and means committee. providing a
loan from the Static sinking fund at
) per cent. to take up tlne indebted
ness which is now due.
It is estimated that the tax which
is now levied to meet the interest on
these binds in the several townships
and to create a sinking fund if thls
loan is made will pay up the indebt-
edness in No. s township in eight
Wears, in No. 9 township in six years
in No. l township in eight years.
This estimate is based on the re-
tirement of the bonds which are not
vet due, and it is estimated that the
principal and interest will be paid as
stated. without any increase IN 'tEle
present railroad tax in these town
ships.
The tax is oneJhalf mill in No. /
township for the c., N. & L. bonds;
two mills in No. 9 township for the
c.. N. & L bonds; one and one-halt
mills in No: l township for the All
gusta, Edgefield and Newberry rail
road; and three mills in No. s town
ship for the Augusta, Edgefield and
Newberry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

GET YOUR GLASSES from DR.. G
". Connor, a graduate Of the larg|
est optical college in the world-t!
Northern Illinois College OF Chic5
go. DR.. Connor is located perraI
emily in Newbcrry, gives both II
objective and subjective tests I
electricity and guarantees his wor'
Office over Copeland Brothers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

J. W. WHITE, Newberry's up-to-
date and competent plumber guar
antees perfect satisfaction in all
work entrusted to him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
VALENTINES at Broaddus & Ruff S.

WE ARE NOW occupying two store
rooms in the post Office building
where we hope to serve all our old
customers and~manv new ones. Call
and see us.
Purcell & Scot.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

IF YOU have any money to invest.
why not let me get You a gilt-edged
first mortgage real estate loan.
J. A. Burton.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

WANTED-A partner, either activel
or silent, in good paying business,
with $500 to $4,000. Will pay 25
per cent and good salary. Address
Business, care Herald and News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

FOR RENT-A nice cottage on Col-l
legt street near the new court
house. Apply to William John
son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

PURCELL & SCOTT will be pleased
to see their old customers and to
have new ones in their new and
commodious store rooms in the post
office building.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

YOU MIGHT TRY in vain all your
life to save enough to buy a home,
but if You will purchase one On the
installment plant, it will not seem
long until you have it paid for.
J. A. Burton.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
FRESH CANDY
ait Broaddus & Ruh's. :

PURCELL B. SCOTT are now in
their new and commodious store
rooms in the post Office block, and
are better prepared to serve their
customers than before. @
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

FOR RENT-5-room cottage within'
one block of post Office. Apply to
E. n. Austin.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

J. W. WHITE is prepared to give en-
tire satisfaction IN all plumbing
business that is required to be donej
in Newberry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

75c JARDANIERS for 45c this week.
The J. L. Bowles Co.,
1916 and 1918 Main St.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

PHONE 261 FOR FISH AND
Oysters. f&t-lm.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

STANDARD AND NEW HOME
sewing machines at great bargains.
The j. L. Bowles Co., 1916 and 1918
Main street.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

HIDES WANTED-J. C. Sample, old
dlspensary stand. tt
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

JUST INA nice line of tablets and]
box paper at Brcaddus & Ruff's.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

LOST-One Elk watch fob. Reward
if returned to this office.
2t T. E. Wicker.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

FOR NICE pork chops and steaks
J. c. Sample. old dispensary stand.
If
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

CINCO CIGARS from one to one
thousand at Broaddus & Ruf's.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

FOR UP-TO-DATE furniture and
house furnishings We will save you
money. The j. L. Bowles Co.,
1916 and 1918 Main St.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

THE JEWELL STOVES are the best
cooks quick and saves wood. The j.
l.. Bowles Co., 1916 and 1913 MainI
street.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DR.. MELDEAU'S office hours are ten
to twelve-thirty mornings; three to
six afternoons. Calls over phone 96
will receive prompt attention day
or night. St
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12
COUNTY FINANCES.
Statement Prepared by County Attor'
ney Holloway for Newberry De-
legation-Some Interesting
Facts.

Mr.. Henry c. Holloway wos asked
yesterday for some facts III regard to
the financial condition Of Newberrv
county. On january - Mr.. Hollo-
way prepared a statement for the use
of the Newberry delegation in the
general assembly showing the flnan-
cial condition of the county at that
time, based upon the records at that
time and estimates made at that time
as to the probable amount of taxes
which would be collected. It will be
seen by this statement, which is CIV
en- below, that the overdraft Of the
county treasurer to january Is was
$3,374.38. A considerable amount of
taxes has been collected since that
time, Of course, and the overdraft
would be reduced by the amount Of
taxes which have come in.
The statement prepared by Mr..
Holloway on January Is is as fol-
lows:
Statement.
Income from taxes 1908, 3
mills on $7065237.OO ...$2l 1871
Amount collected through
January 18th .. .. 49,. 16,l72.42
Balance taxes unpaid JAN
uary 18th >. =. .. =. .. o,O23.23
Probable taxes collectible
by March 18th :. .. 49,. 100000
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-12

CALL on J. ". White if ycu care to
have first class plumbing done.