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Sharp County record., 1909-04-16
70 state Of Georgia has abol.

|e state Of Georgia has abol.
the convict lease system
|s now working the convicts
le public roads. This mode
ping the labor Of the state
|ners is succeeding admira-
p Georgia, and the good re.
obtained there are an object
b to Arkansas and other
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16

pan A, Hitchcock, secre.
the interior under Prosi.
Mckinley and Roosevelt,
p Washington last week at
ee Of "a years.
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16

patches to the daily press
at there is unrest In Africa.
a natural consequence;
Helt Is over there,
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16
noRtb HRRonsas


Dorr and w. p. Jones for $780,
600 damages for malicious pros
+ ecution. The case was demurred
out of court, Casey not being
able to show cause of action.
Fire broke out in the negro
business section Of Newport FRI
day and destroyed block OF
frame buildings before it was
gotten under control. The fire
started from gasoline spilled on
the floor by a negro woman. The
loss is estimated at 81 900.
| In an alteration at Batesville
last week between Harry Her.
ring, manager Of drug store,
and DR.. W. s. Baldwin, Herring
was stabbed several times with a
knife. His wounds are not
dangerous. The trouble arose
over the filling of prescription.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Berry, who live near
Black Rock, was burned to death
one day last week. Her dress
caught fire while she was burn
ing some brush in the field. Her
father, who came to the rescue,
was also badly burned in trying
to extinguish the flames.
Rev. O. G. Bridwell, pastor in
charge Of the Elgin Methodist
church, was assaulted by an un-
known party one night recently
as he was returning from church
service. He was struck from be-
hind and received four or five bad
wounds in the face and on the
back of the head and neck. The
attack is thought TO have been
made by a young farmer OF the
community who objected to the
minister paying any attentions to
8 his hsseer.f y-''r
A recent news item from
Mountain View said: X. II.
Johnson, Clarence Decker, jeff
kilian and Marvin Dearien,
while working the public road
near town this morning, spied q
fine buck, threw their tools aside
and gave chase. Dogs had run
the deer for some time, however,
before the men entered the race.
J After a chase OF O few minutes
the deer was caught, as II at
tempted to force its way through
a barbed- wire fence. In the
afternoon they submitted their
case before Justice Of the Peace
T. W. Storey, who assessed the
lowest possible fine Of $50 each--
fines and costs aggregating 1925.
Editor Y. j. Carter Of the Raw
enden Springs News, was, on
last Tuesday, arrested on war
rant, sworn out by DR.. Pickett,
president Of the Security Bank Of
Ravenden Springs, and j. l..
Witt, cashier, on a charge OF al.
legged criminal libel. Carter was
brought to Pocahontas and ar
: raigned before Esq. D. A. Doug
lass, and fined 500, fifty dollars
In each case. In default OF pay
ment Carter was committed to
Jail, but as his bond was fixed at
} only $500, ii is thought he will be
released soon. II is said that
Editor Carter roasted" the bank
officials in q recent issue Of his
paper, but Carter claims that
} none OF the papers were mailed
and but few Of them distributed
, over town. Garter is o man OF
family and recently came to this
. county from Brownsville, Tenn.
The case has been appealed to
. circuit oourt.-Pooahontas Star
Herald.
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A Chance To Get A Home In 0kIshoma.
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16

ut SueTlll vi JdCkSUll COuHl,
| has purchased a fine 3-year-oll
| bloodhound.
! Mrs. Mahala Brummitt oI
Newburg died last week at the
| age of S5 years.
Many new residences have
| been erected at Hoxie during the
| past few months.
Sam l.. Guthrie, formerly a
merchant at Franklin, was elect
ed mayor of Calico Rock last
week.
Robert Pearce of Oil Trough
sold a II months old hog in New
ark a few days ago which nette1
4l5 pounds.
A bill creating a special school
district for negroes in Stone
county has been introduced in
the state senate.
Mrs. Charles Sage, promi-
nent lady Of Pocahontas, died
very suddenly one day last week
from heart trouble.
J. j. Harris, a much respected
citizen Of Departe, independence
county, died a few days ago Of
pneumonia. He was 66 years
old.
Lightning struck the Presby-
terian church at Mountain Home
one night last week and damaged
the building to the extent of
500.
G. M. Erwin, a young attorney
Of Newport, will be candidate
for prosecuting attorney in the
Third circuit in the next
primaries.
1t is estimated that there will
be 100 more acres planted in
watermelons in the vicinity OF
II So.'tia slis year than were plant.
ed last year.
j. J. Uhles, a citizen Of James
town who is 80 years Of age, had
MS fret dental work done last
week when dentist extracted
one Of his teeth.
The late grand jury at Walnut
Ridge recommended that a new
jail be built at that place and
that janitor be employed to
care for the court house.
William Mann Of Cow Lake
township, Jackson county, has
been held to the grand jury on
he charge Of poisoning stock
belonging to his neighbor.
In the municipal election at
| Melbourne last week p. A. Bill
lingsey was elected mayor. The
own has made considerable i'm
provements during the past
twelve months.
1t is probable, says the Walnut
Ridge Blade, that l.. B. Poin-
leXter, former county judge OF
Lawrence county, will be can
didate for prosecuting attorney
Of the Third circuit in the next
primaries.
Henry Goldman and Miss Min.
ME Woohunt Of Guion were mar
ried one day last week on the
passenger train between Guior
and Mt, Olive by q justice OF the
peace, in the presence Of u large
number Of passengers.
We find the following In the
Jacksonport correspondence tt
tho Newport Independent; "Rev
Brownlow Taylor Of Tupelt
preached here Sunday night
We appreciate this very much al
we have had no preaching In si'
months"
/ Both the republicans and dem
) oerats had n ticket In the field II
4 the municipal election at Nam
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16

p Is The legislature doing?
|dolng" the state treasury
y taxpayers, Of course!-
Rock Progreso, y
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16

Editor OF the Ravenden
e News is in Jail at Pooa.
Tor talking about folks.
talk about folks.
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16
Did Not lndict Hamilton.

John II. Hamilton, who was
arrested and brought here sew.
eral weeks ago at the instigation
Of the Weaver Dowdy Company,
charged with disposing Of mort
gagged property, and who spent
several weeks in Jail, has been
dismissed, the grand jury failing
TO find bill against him.
Batoevillo Guard,
Hamilton Ia a resident Of Sharp
county, living near Center 10 Ia
anld,
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16
New Goods

We are receiving our new
spring stock of General
Merchandise and ask all to
visit our store and compare
Goods, Prices and Quality.
We are headquarters for
Shoes and an up to date line
of Dress Goods and Cloth
ing.
Sharp County record., 1909-04-16

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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20

thusiastic helpers, was met with in
slant and far reaching laugh
Far up on Market street a man in
side window held forth on how to
shave with comfort and with ease,
Against the window, his nose pressed
UP against glass, a kid. one of the
impressionabIes kind, viewed the dis
play within. and them when fam
boyant pamphlet telling how to shave
was invitingly held forth, remarked: :
II wisht had some wniskers, den I'd
git a book But. being, whiskerless,
he tore himself away and wandered
down the street. trying with all his
buoyant1 hopefuiness of youth to- sell
a second hand and somewhat toll
worn cane that bore the colors of the
carnival and that he had acquired
heaven knows how or where sss4
SUMMONED BY HUNGER
The crowds that filtered into restau-
rants-last night for dinner found little
room. But everywhere the spirit Of
the day, the carnival, was evident and
the rule of first come. first served was
met with perfect humor. The walters
did their best. the public did its best,
and when the various orchestras played
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20

too. for what the program man pro-
claimed is true.
CONFETTI STORM AT NIGHT
Last night snowstorm of confetti
fell Women with flushed faces
sprinkled every one they passed, and
then the tickler appeared upon the
scene Il know they're, awful, said a
candid vender. but v need EN- on a
night like this, And people needing
them invested and used them joyously
and without result save added gayety
to an affair that bubbled over with the
spirit of the carnival.
Along the streets the crowd that
waited for Don Gaspar de Portola was
thoroughly high spirited. The threat
ening Of the early. morning sky that
gave place to burst of sunshine
raised up tho expectation Of happy,
shiny, glorious day. and one old lady,
clinging with desperation to an ample
but much used umbrella, voiced the
sentiment of all when She remarked:
II know / hadn't ought to bring It..
for the weather man said that 1T was
goin' to rain" This slam, discourteous
to one of San Francisco's most en-
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20

A. n,-Offcers of the international
feet. with other specially Invited guests.
start from Mission street pier No 2 on an
auto sight seeing trip that will cover the
entire city and visit every point of interest
10 a. m.-Under the leadership OF Miss
Esteile Carpenter 5000 San Francisco school
children. trained for months for this event,
will sing songs OF all nations in Union
square park.
10 q. m.-Professional and amateur golf
tournaments, In which are matched the
leaders of the sport. begin at San Francisco
golf clubs links near Ingleside park.
%. m.-Portola championship tennis
tournament starts at Golden Gate park in a
series Of matches.
I TO an. Nall warships in harbor hold
open house for visitors. Launches along the
water front will carry the crowds aboard
the fighting craft.
2:3o o. m.--portoia championship lacrosse
game at Golden Gate park stadium.
2:3o y. m.-Reception TO officers of visit
ing warships. United States officers and
other guests on door of Merchants exchange.
California street between Montgomery and
Sausome. by the executive board Of the
portoIa committee and commercial orgaDiza-
tions of the city.
2:ao D. m-Reception by the officers and
members of the Century club.
TO p. m.-Band of so pieces under
the leadership of Paul Steindorn, gives CON
cert in Union square park.
D. m.-Portola championship swimming
races at spreckels lake. Golden Gate park
Z to IL D. m.--iliuminations throughout
entire city.
7:so .. m.--Dinner at Fairmont to Baron
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20


isfied. kept marching on and ons to
see what the perspective might de-
,velop. The first day of the carnival
had made hit and swhettad curiosity
for the days that are to come. Essay
ing much, the city of the Golden gate
had made a. marvellous. accomplishment
brought forth the dancing spirit OF the
carnival and implanted. it deep in the
hearts of those who throngedsi in merry
conclave upon the blazing. streets.
Unique Float for, Larkspur
LARKSPUR. Oct. 1s.--In order not to.
be outdone by neighboring towns. the
citizens of Larkspur have been working
secretly on an, elaborate float for the,
Portola parade next Thursday, and they
promise one of the most picturesque
additions to the big pageant.
The float will represent a rock bound
cavern, in which will be seated a num-
Der of little Brownies and other elfs OF
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20
DRIFTING CROWDS
FILLED WITH FUN
Merriment Uppermost in Great
ThrOngs Seeing the Sights
of the Carnival

The crowd that drifted back and
forth upon the streets yesterday was
obsessed by the spirit of the carnival.
It was good hymored. beyond doubt.
seeing the funny side of everything
and ready with glad cheers. The street
merchant with ali his wares and mer-
chandise was busy
A peddler with wagon full Of
watchman rattle-hke affairs implored
the public to whoop things up Make
2 noise. make al the noise you can
he cried, and then a sailor who had
whooped things up a little on his own
account paused in his drift along the.
street. Listening with utter gravity
TO the invitation to make a noise he
Responded with one far-reaching. awe
inspiring yell. Then he drifted plac-
idly away on q hustling human wave
that pushed him on and on.
THE PoRTOLA NECK
A girl with head thrown back stood
al the corner Of Third and Market,
craning her neck 10 get a perpendicu-
lar perspective Of the bell
-.Geet"f she remarked, as if in casual
conversation, Il aint got notbin' but
q Portola neck. / aint done nothin
but rubber up al the tops of buildings
since I came down town"
The band concert at Onion square
yesterday afternoon developed humor
OF it's own. The crowd. composed
mostly Of women and children, awaited
frlpatiently that time when the police
should withdraw their prohibition
against trespass, and then, as the ropes
fell, there was a wide stampede for
benches The fortunate few who
seized upon the seating space laughed
1ovously, while those who failed to
get a seat flew round and round enjoy
ing the wild scrabble. as much as
children playing tag in recess at a
country school
Every device that makes carnival
seem like a carnival was put before
the drifting throng. The program man
was busy It's just begun; it amt
half started yet. Y got to git pro-
gram or v won't know where y're at"
And people bought the programs, bought
them like hot cakes, and read them,
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20
Today's Part of Festival
with DON Gaspar


Loudon, minister from The Netherlands;
Marquis de villaiobar. minister. from Spain,
and other distinguished guests.
$50 p. m.--Smoker and entertainment ten
dered by enlisted men of the United States
navy to enlisted men of visiting feet at
DreamIand pavilion.
$50 to I1:ao D. m.-Grand illumination
of warships in the bay
8 to 10 p. m.-Fireworks display Of sew
ersl hundred unique pieces and complicated
effects in Union square park.
10 D. m.-Portola invitational ball in honor
of the officers of the visiting warships.
United States army and navy officers and
other notabIes at the Fairmont hotel Sup
per served in Norman court from II 80
p. N. until 1 a m. 9
II p. MA tight rope walker crosses
above the great illuminated beil at Market
and Third streets. novel pyrotechnic effects
attending his journey.
Clubs, lodges and organizations of various
kinds Will hold the following meetings and
receptions today
2 to p. m.-Daughters of California Pho
neers hold reception In Pioneer hall. 5
Pioneer place. OF Fourth street.
i 10 D. p ln.--fseceptiOn. 10 VlsiSinB -ciuD--
women's clubs in red room of st. Francis
hotel.
8 to 5 5sp. m.-Reeeption by Laurel Hall
club, 75O Clay street, to visiting clubwomen.
First annual exhibition By Architectural
League of the Pacific Coast in Monadnock
building.
Reception by the Fraternal. Brotherhood,
32l Pacific building.
Reception afternoon at the Century club,
Sutter and franklin streets.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20

some favorite piece a glad and joyous
hand brought back last New Years
eve, when people were getting pack In
Market street.
When night had settled down and
when the lights blazed forth with all
their myriad colors the climax OF the
davis enjoyment was at hand. The
human tide that ebbed and flowed was
happy. People from northern Califor-
MIA rubbed elbows with their neighbors
from Nevada and every one. well sat
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20
For the Boys

For tne Buys
One of the best magazines for boys
published in this country Is the Amer
lean How Every boy should read 1t.
Carroll e. Triton, the men and boy
ciothiers. 73s to 737 Market street,
propose to have this magazine sent to
their customers for one year free II
ment to the extent OF S.. Good. clean,
healthy reading for the boys and girls
for one year<
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20

the woods. Redwood trees of dwarf
size will surround the romantic retreat.
Seated on a messy bank, attended by
the god Pan, will be the forest queen.
clad in a costume symbolic of the wild
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20

flowers OF the Larkspur hills. A live
fawn will lie at the feet OF the wood
land sovereign and five little girls, in
colors OF the larkspur. win be grouped
in front of the cavern
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-20
Ii Parents
Knew
TAKE THEM OUT

or Feed rhem Food They Can study
On.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
AIKEN MAGISTRATE
SUSPENDED
OFFICER FAILED TO RECORD 4
COLLECTION OF COSTS, TITS
ALLEGED

Columbia. September l5.-Map-
iStrate J. +. Davis, of Clearwater, in
Aiken county, was suspended to-
day by Governor Ansel on the
charge Of misconduct in office and
neglect Of duty. The Governor has
had the case under consideration for
some time, and suspended the mag
lstrate only after he had heard all
sides to the case.
1t is charged that Davis, after
case had bee settled without trial,
collected $4.9O for the costs, and
that he made no record of this trans
action.
Mr.. Davis in his return to Cover
nor Ansel stated that he had over
looked the matter of recording the
amount received. as it had escaped
his memory in making up his re-
port.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17

Mr. w M Carter has returned
from the mountains.
Messrs Edward Hartley and Lisle
Sollee left few days ago for Glenn
son College.
Mrs Killian Harman and children
returned Sunday from visit to
New Brookland.
After brief visit to friends here
Rev and Mrs J S Beasley and Fran
ces returned to Lynchburg Satur-
day.
Mrs J B Holman and son left
Tuesday for visit to friends and
relatives in Abbeville.
Miss Elizabeth Thomas of Au-
gusta is the guest Of her sister Mrs
{ + Craven.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
SUMMONED In FARNUM
CASE.
GENTLEMEN CONNECTED WITH
hlBERNlAN TRUST AND
SAVINGS BANK CALLED
UPON TO TESTIFY.

Subpoenas were served Wednes-
day on +. Q: O'Neill, receiver of the
Hibernian Trust and Savings Bank;
John J. O'Connell, cashier and Gus
todian of the books and records of
the bank; William r. Baldwin, treas
urer; Herman Wilkin, secretary of
the Consumers Beer Bottling Es-
tablishment, and Alex S. Kulinski,
requiring them to appear in Colum-
bia today to give certain testimony
in the case of the State against
James S. Farnum, against whom a
true bill has been found in the dis
sary cases. The witnesses are also
required to produce books and pa
pers bearing on the case. A notice
was also served on James S. Farnum
requiring him to produce papers be-
fore the Court today. The subpoena
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
SWIFT LITHIA COM.
PANY TO BOTTLE
GlNGERALE
DIR. HARTLEY. CHEMIST OF NOTE
WILL BE PLACED In CHARGE
OF THE SPRINGS.

DR.. r. l.. Hartley, formely with
the Harris Lithia Company, Harris
Springs. S. c., is now with the Swift
Lithia Springs Co.
He is an experienced lithia water
man and chemist of reputation and
has been placed in charge of the
Swift Lithia Springs. He will attend
to the business details of the COM
pany which has grown to such pro-
portions that Mr.. Swift finds that he
cannot attend to it himself.
Besides shipping this splendid
lithia water to all parts of the coun-
try. the company will shortly erect a
bottling plant at the springs. The
finest grade of Swift's Lithia Ginger
Ale will be placed on the market
and will be pushed rapidly to the
front.
The company is erecting a dwell
ing near the springs. AS soon as
it is completed DR.. Hartley will oc-
cupy it. Several concerns are figur-
ing with Mr.. Swift with the end in
view of furnishing his company a
firstclass bottling outfit.
The Elberton Star.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
7. M. G. A. SMITH HERE,

Mr.. Julian l.. Smith, of Charlotte
held secretary of the Y. M. c. A.,
tor che Carolinas visited Batesburg
on Saturday last and was successful
IN interesting some of our people in
his work. Mr. Smith was in Bates
burg about Is years ago and he
says at that time he came to the Y.
M. I. A. Convention and was then
associated with John Lake. At
that time Mr.. Smith says Batesbure
was hamlet and today it is one of
the most progressive towns OF this
state.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
Big CREEK NEWS.

Miss Irene HAZEL of Johnston
was among the welcome visitors in
this section last week.
Mrs D P Trotter and children Wis
tied at the home Of Mr. and Mrs J S
Trotter Saturday night and Sunday
IN the Ward section.
Mr. Frank Smith died at his home
last Saturday Sept. llth anG en-
Sunday he was laid to rest in the
Chestnut cemetery.
Mr. James Mack and sister Miss
Sallie attended an ice cream supper
at the home of MIR and Mrs Johnnie
Styron at Ward. Music was furnish
ed by Mr. Robert H. Adams and
daughter.
Messrs ] A Feagle and B ANA
ker took a trip to Ninety Six last
Saturday.
Mr. G S Sample visited at New
berry last Wednesday. jim.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
RIDGE SPRING NEWS.

Miss Mary Lafitte entertains Miss
es Gladys and Garry Lou Able of
Leesville Friday and Saturday.
Miss Annie Aycock is to visit
Miss Alberta Asbill of Leesville
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Louise Boatwright gracious
ly entertained the Ridge Spring
Chapter of U. d. C's in her elegant
country home Tuesday afternoon. A
full number attended and an inter
esting meeting was held. Mrs. W..
n. Stucky is the newly elected
President and an admirable presid-
ing officer.
A military feature is being intro
duced in the Ridge Spring school
by the progressive Prof. Aycock.
Prof. B. J. Osborne of the Citadel
is the instructor.
Mesdames Homer Thrailkill, J..
w. Thrailkill, S. P. Carson and
Misses M. Willard. May Seigler, Z.
May Padget and Grace Thrailkill of
the Ridge attended the w. M. u.
held at Leesville Wednesday and
Thursday.
Rev. N. N. Burton was guest
appreciated in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nj. Padget, Rockford on the
Creek Friday and Saturday last.
An enthusiastic G. F c. Ridge
Spring Circle was held during the
w. Nj. u. just at the close of the
afternoon session on Wednesday.
+. y. P.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17

and notice were placed in the hands
of Deputy Sheriff Poulnot by spec
ial representative of the Attorney
Generals office, and were immed-
lately served. Mr.. Henry BUST, one
of the receivers of the bank, was
also named in the subpoenas, but
Mr.. BUST is at present out of the
city:
The testimony desired is in refer
ence to certain drafts said to have
been drawn by James S. Farnum. In
the subpoenas for Messrs O'Neill,
BUST and O'Connell the witnesses
are summoned to appear today in
a cause between the State and James
5. Farnum on the part of the State,
and also that you bring and have
with you and produce a draft of
date March q, 1906, drawn on Hi
bernian Trust and Savings Bank by
James S. Farnum for $I.575, in ia
vor Of Henry Samuel, or H. Sam
uels, and books and records showing
payment Of the same"
Messrs Kulinski, Wilkin and Bald
win are required to produce a draft
drawn on the Consumers Beer Bot
ting Establishment by James S.
Farnum or J. S. Farnum. for SLIPS
in favor of Henry Samuel. or H.
Samuels. The subpoenas are sign
ed by J. II. Walker, clerk of Court.
In the notice James S. Farnum is
required to produce various papers,
which arc enumerated. The notice
is signed by w. Hampton Cobb,
solicitor. News & Courier.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
CAPT. CARTER GOES TO
ATLANTIC CITY.

Capt. VIM M Carter has been in
vited to attend a conference of field
agents of the New York Life Insur-
ance Co. to be held at Atlantic City
next week. AS Capt. Carter IS prac-
t!cally new man in the insurance
world the invitation coming as it
did. unsolicited, was quiet compli-
ment.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-17
DANIEL SULLY
In COLUMBIA.
NOTED COTTON DEALER
WILL CONFER WITH
MIR. WATSON.

Daniel Sully Of New York, the
celebrated cotton speculator, whose
spectacular work in the cotton msr-
ket few years ago is well remem-
bered, will arrive in Columbia today,
his purpose being to interview Com
(. J. Watson in his study
OF the Southern cotton situation.