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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
EDGEFIELD CITIZEN KILLED

Edgefield, S. c. Oct. 19-Mr L. +.
Dorm, Of Parksvill was struck by an
engine on the Southern this molning
at Trenton. and instantly killed. Mr.
Dorm according to an eyewitness to
the tragedy, had just LETT the train
from Augusta preparatory 20 taking
the one to this place and was stand
ing near the switch track on which
the Edgefield train operates. He
watched the outgoing Augusta train
towards Columbia, and VIE stand
ing in this position the Edpefield en-
CINE backed from point in his rear.
He was struck on the shoulder and as
he fell his head camein contact with
the brakes on the tender. resulting in
instant death.
MIR Hughes a resident Of this place
and a most trustworthy engineer weS
in charge of the engine that killed MI
Dorm and with the present lightseems
blameless in the matter.
Mr. Dorm was one Of the county
most useful and prominent citizens
He was trustee of Furman Univer
sity, hige up in the councils of the
Baptist church, and the local repres.
entative Of the Twin City Power Co
His death is distinct loss to the
community
The verdict Of the coroner's jury
was that ne came t. his death by be.
ing strvck by an engine of the South.
ern Railway Company.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
ALL If1E NEWS OF THREE COUNTIES CONDENSED
KILLING AT HOT
SUPPER

Saluda. Oct. ia hot supper
game of skin and a dead negro,
briefly tells the story of an occurrence
In this county four miles west of Sa-
iuda Saturday night. The dead ne
groi Ed Werts, who lived or S .er-
III Samples place. He was killed
by another negro, James PERI. who
lived short distance away or G. S.
Samples place. Two bullet wounds
were found in Werts' body, Gre en-
tering the breast squarely in front
and finding an exit in the back lust
under the left shoulder. The other
was flesh would in the thigh.
Perry is now in Jail. 1t spt ears
that Perry and Werts were playing a
little game and fight ensued. They
were parted twice and Werts accor-
ding to the testimony at the in 7rest
was not satisfied and followed Perry
up who shot him, as stated.
No pistol or other wear pom was
found on the dead negro. Only two
shots were fired and both were fred
by Perry. Magistrate Ramey held
the inquest Sunday morning
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
NOTICE

UAtjl :urther notice there will be
lay services in the Episcopal Chap
el every Sunday morning at ten O.
cock, The nature of these servi
ces for the present will be largely
of an explanatory nature and will
consist Of readings from the Prayer
Book and talks on subjects trea.ed
therein. Arrangements have been
made for preaching one ST DAY al
ternoon in each month by Rector R.
G. Sh rnonhouSe, the exact hours
and days to be announced later.
The public will te welcomed to
all services,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
Fine Selected Stock

Mr.. L. d. Brabham of Ellcnton,
S. c. is here with car load of fine
brood mares and mules which he
has just received. This stock has
been carefully selected by Mr.. Brab-
ham in the western market and is
now being offered at exceptionally
low prices. All those desiring a fire
brood mare or a fine pair of mules
can come and make their selection
from the bunch which is quartered
at M. 4. Rutland'S new stables.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
ANOTHER BANK FOR
AIKEN.
SAVINGS INSTITUTION WILL OPiH
FOR BUSINESS ABOUT THE
MIDDLE OF NEXT
MONTH.

Aiken Oct. l9-The Aiken Saw
ings bank is the latest banking in
stitution for the city of Aiken. This
bank will be ready for business
about the 18th of November. The
corporators are; Messrs, ]. P. Nc
Nair, R. w. McCreary. I. N. Eu-
banks and c. K. Toole, all of whom
are business men of Aiken of the
highest standing.
The Aiken Savings bank will fill
a long felt want in this city There
has been no savings institution here.
The Farmers and Merchants bank
has operated savings department
by means of issuance of savings
certificates, but as this has been
fou I'd to net meet the wants ard
needs, the gentleman named, all Of
whom are directors in the Farmers
nj Meachants' bank, decided that
new institution for savings alone
is ne eded in Aiken, hence the cr-
ganization Of this company. Tie
new institution will be run in cen
nection, probably with the Farm .cl ,
and Merchants bank, but Will be a
different concern. The cap.talizaticn n
of the company is $25,OCO. The
books of subscription will be opened
or Tuesday, Oct. % at the Farmers
and Merchants bank.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
| A II D S A L E

On Thursday, Nov. 4th 1909, at
II o'clock in front of the ost Of
flee at LeeSville. S. c., I will sell to
the highest bidder, the following
property: Two vacant lots on Lee
street adjoining the Mattress Fac
tory containing 2 l-3 acres each
@ l-3.)
Cae lot containing l ga acres
with q room dwelling on sane.
Said lot is on East Avenue. Terms
one halt cash All interested, ana
foy full particulars call on or write,
Z. ]. Etheredge,
l-eesVllle, >. {. Agt.
Oct. Is, 1909.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
Brood Mares an. Mules

Some of the finest specimens of
stock that can be found is now quar-
tered at RutlanG's new stables in
Batesbur@. The stock has been
shipped here by Mr.. L. .. Biabham
tor the buyers of good stock
Mr. Prabham has been sellir g
sock here for several seasons an
KIN IS the wants of our people in
this cJa mulity. Tic will DC glad 10
d=mo'st ate . no pectivc pur-
chaSers at any tine and will see II at
satisfaction is guaranteed.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22


Miss Freeda Rutland ii home from
the college for women.
DR. + L Paker of Johnston was
here on Thursday.
Mr. c Crouch of Augusta was
here this week.
Mrs Richburg and Miss Helen
Cantey of Summerton are the guests
OF Rev. and Mrs S o Cantey.
Mr. Dave Howard of Ridge Spring
was a visitor here this week.
Alter visit to Rev. and Mrs s O
cantey Miss Lillian cantey has re-
turned to her hone at Summertop
MIR Ihos L Harman of Lexington
was one of those who exhibited
some fine horses at the Fair tnie
week.
Mrs Rufus Haltiwanger and chill
dren of Lexington were among n.
guests here this week.
Deputy Sheriff Sim Miller Of
Lexington was here yesterday.
MIR Frank w Shealy Of Lexington
the popular Clerk Of Court for Lex.
ington county was among the fai,
visitors this week.
MI William Coleman of Johnston
was here this week.
Mr w Z McGec of the Southern
Railway spent Wednesday here
The Chicago Glee Club (Male
Quartet Of the Alkahest Lyceum
will have their next number on Sat.
urday evening Octocer 3Oth at the
Opera house. This number is said to
be one its best productions.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
LEXINGTON VOTING As
TO COOK AND PEARy
CLERK OF COURT CONDUCT
ING A PRIMARY. THE AID
VANTAGE SO FAR WITH
THE BROOKLYN MAN

Lexington, Oct. 2O.-Lexington
people are greatly interested in the
discussion now going on between
the two Arctic explorers, DR.. Cook
and Commander Peary. Almost to a
man the people are giving DR.. Cook
the honors. A day or two ago
Clerk Of the Court Frank w. Shealy
decided that it would be interesting
to test the opinion of those who daily
visit his office from the different
sections of the county.
He placed an election box on his
desk, bearing the following label:
Who reached the North Pole, Cock
or Peary?" and there has been the
very keenest interest manifested
IN the voting from the very start
Some vote for both, but the great
majority vote for Cook, while com
paratlvelg small numotr vote that
neither OF the men reached the pee
expressing the h.iit tina the whole
business is f.kc. II any rate
there is interest il, -come. The
box will be orenca WITHIN few
days when the result vii. be arnoun-
ced as to how the ciuzens of this
county stands on the two great ex.
plorer;
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
Personals

Miss Hortense Landrum has re
turned from Bishopville.
Mr. Spann Steadman is visiting
relatives in the city.
Hon. B L Caughman and Misses
Ethel and Nellie of Columbia took
in the fair on Wednesday.
Mrs E H Hardin Of Clover arrived
Saturday TO spend a while with her
sister, Mrs N A Bates.
Miss Eva Hite came home Wed
nesday from Blackville.
Mss Saiie Ba tes of St Matthews
is the guest of Mrs M B Edwards
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Dreher were
recent visitors to Columbia,
Mr. L ID Brabham of Ellenton is
spending the week in town.
Mr. ! owry Gown returned Sunday
from Colu nbia.
DIR and Mrs 7 A Quattleblum of
& 'anlteville are visitingrelatives here
Misses Elise and Edna Bates ar
rived Wednesday from Columbia
college.
Mrs S B Platt of Augusta is tre
guest Of Mrs Edwards.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
MIR. FISHBURNE AND
TIE BRUSH"

Mr. w X Fishburne a represent
ative for the Brush Automobile tor
the Gregory Conder Mule Co. of Co.
lumbia has been here all this week
ma'Sing demonstrations with The
little wonder.
Mr.. F.shburne has many friends
at Batesburg and by the time OF
his departure he will have added
many more by his affable manner
and genial companionship.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
C..n10LL II IhE 0PER /
HOUSE

Rev. Richard Carroll will speak
at the Opera House next Tuesday
night at 7:30 till $50. He will
speak in the interest of the Fair.
Afterwards he will make talk
at the colored Baptist church. "
cry white citizen within radius OF
five miles are cordially invited tc
attend as his subject will inteIest
them.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22

by the Executive Committee for the
first. second and third division of
the Union Meetings in the Ridge AS
sociation.
SATURDAY
10 a. m. Devotional Exercises.
1890 a. m. Organization.
IL a. m. lst Query. The impor-
tance of maintaining family worship.
I'm End Query. Why should we
support our Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary
Intermission.
2:3O p. m. 3rd Query. What can
our Union Meetings do to develop
our young people2
SUNDAY
10 a. m. Sunday school
ii a. m. lst Query. The obli-
cation on our churches to meet their
opportionment to the various
boards.
IL M. Missionary sc mon.
1ntermi6sion
2:30 p. M. End Query Calling pas-
tors annually: Is it good plan. The
following named brethren are on
program.
For the lst one which convenes 3,
Rocky Creek Oct 30-3l '09.
Devotional Eqercises. S. B. Saw
yer.
lst Query G. w. Seeth, Eugene
Kneece. J. Earl Freeman.
End Query w. L. Coleman, w.
w. Johnston. M. L. Lawson.
3rd Query L. B. Lott, Morgan
Jones, P. N Io-...
SUNDA.
lst Query D. H. Crosland, S. B.
Sawyer, S. ]. Watson.
Missionary Sermon Nj. L. Lawson
End Query. H. w. Jackson, w.
w. Johnston, D. H. Crosland.
For the End div. which convenes
at Bethel Oct. 30-3l 'O9.
Devotional exercises A. P. West.
lst Query J. M. Kneece, J. ID.
Parish J. Hartwell Edwards.
End Query ]. r. G. Cooner, o. M.
Watson, ]. c. Collum.
3rd Query. T. d. Willard, Jas. A.
Hodges, K. c. Ridgell
SUNDAY
1st Query ]. Hartwell Edwards. J. |
A. Carson, w. T. Hundley.
Missionary sermon j. c. Collum.
End Query Ira Carson, r. B. Wat
SON. N. N. Burton.
For the 3rd Div. which convenes
at Pine Pleasant Oct. 30-31 '09.
Devotional exercises H. B. White
lst Query NJ. D. Padgett, Clifton
Duffie. D. w. Heckle.
End Query Tom Goff, w. L. Dan
iel, ]. Z. Bailey.
3rd Query. Hammond Etheredge,
Paul Nicholson, II. B. White
SUNDAY.
lst Query Mark Long, J. Z.
Smith. D. w. Heckle
Missionary sermon Z Bailey.
End Query Jas. Pou, Alvin Ether
edge. J. E. Bailey.
Each Union is requested to elect
its own officers and program com
mittee at its personal meeting.
&c Collum, Sec't'y
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
THE EXHIBITS WE'RE
GOOD AND OF A
HIGH GLASS
WEDNESDAY THE LARGEST DAY
The ASSOCIATION HAS EVER
HkD--THOUSANDS OF VISIT
OBS FROM ALL OVER TIE
COUNTY TIE CARh..-
VAL ATTRACTIONS

lhe lri-County Fair at BateSbure
opened on Tuesday morning under
the most favorable conditions. The
weather was all that could be wish
ed for and the grounds were in
good occasion for the occasion.
Tuesdays receipts exceeded
those of any previous first day and
a goodly crswd witnessed the inter
esting events that were pulled off
by the Association. Wednesday
was the banner day in the history
OF the association and the gate re-
ceipts went far in excess of any
heretofore for the second day.
A special train was operated be-
tween Springfield and Batesburg
and that too was crowded to It's ut
most capacity.
Thursday the clouds lowered and
leaked untold gallons of water upon
those who braved the. clements and
made the day sloppy, muddy and
disagreeable one for all interested.
The attractions this year far ex-
ceeded any heretofore and the Mid
way" and carnival attractions were
all that could be wished for.
A free balloon ascension marked
the hour for the closing o: the G.
vents daily.
The exhibits of horses and stock
of all kinds were larger than ever
before and some beautiful speci-
mems of horseflesh were greatly ad-
mired by the large multitude,
The poultry exhibit was not quite
as large as last year but many good
specimens were exhibited.
The household department was
resplendent with all that could be
wished for and the many home rails
ed nuts and fruits. pickles, preser-
yes etc made good showing.
The floral and Art exhibits were
larger than usual and much finer.
The large crowds were very or
derly and all seemed bent on sight
seeing and pleasure and no drunk
enesS was perceptible throughout
the entire fair.
On Wednesday the Hon. B. r.
Tillman made a speech and was
closely listened to by the large con-
course of people. He said that he
had no especial subject and that he
would "wabble about" from one top.
&c to another. He touched upon
the dispensary question and then
took up Clemson and education as
ms theme and wound up on the tar
iff question.
In next weeks issue we will en-
deavor to give detailed account
OF all premiums and the names of
those who were fortunate enough OF
carry off the trophies.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
COURT OPENS SECOND HON.
DAY

The civil court opens here on the
second Monday in November. The
docket is very much congested and
the term will probably continue for
three or four weeks. Judge John S.
Wilson will preside.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
ROBINSON MADE GOOD
ALL PROMISES
snow WAS UP TO ITS BILLS AND
DISCOUNTED THEM BYFLR.

Ihe Paducah. KY, News-Demo-
crat of September, IL, 1909, says:
Thousands of people crowded the
great tent of John Robinson's circus
Saturday. both afternoon and night
performance being given to proba-
Oily the largest crowds which have
witnessed circus performance in
this city. And none went away dis.
appointed. Startling claims and
promises were made by the managee
ment in its posters and advertising
yet there was not one which was not
fulfilled to the letter.
The show was marvel. The US
ual circus elevation had been i'm
proved on, and John Robinson's S Cir
Gus went out of the general rut ard
showed some things which were
different. The aggregation has
three rings and in every one of the
three there is something going on
very minute from the time the par
ticipants file around the rings at the
start of the performance until after
the concert, with which the circus
closed.
Feats which would be thought be-
yond the realm of human cndeayo,
were pulled off one right after the
other and the immense crowds were
kept guessing what was next alter
nately with gasps over what was
going on then. Animals actually
human in their intelligence acted
their parts, and seals, ordinarily STU
pid animals, played hand ball with
each other, riding on ponies around
the ring the while, Horses cake
walked to the music of the excellent
band, bowed to the audiences. or
answered the commands Of their
trainers and riders with an intelli-
gence lacking in good many indi-
vlduals. Eler hants, gre..t clumsy
beasts. die jigS and two steps on
top of small barrels, or walked on
their hind legs as their trainers
choose. The antics OF clowns caus-
ed peal after peal o: lau,; ;i.ter to
burst from men, women ard chile
ren, while daredevil ba lack riders,
bespanglcd in tights, did impossible lt
tn ngS on the backs OF their FLYING
steeds.
The strongest man in the world
lifted fourteed men on platform
on his back, tossed a $50 pound
dumbell about as he pleased. or Jug
giles it with four men hanging on to
the ends. Taken all in all, it was a
great sight for both the big people
who came with An excuse, to the
little people who came as excuses,
and not still minute in the kaledio-
scopic pictures permitted to look
aside.
The features of the dav were, of
course, the daredevil dive of a high
ly paid artist from the top of the
tent to the ground, coming down
head first and striking an inclined
plane which righted him, and the
strong man who permitted heavy
touring car to run over him for the
benefit OF the crowd. The slack
wire walker who walked up toward
the top OF the tent on his unsteady
rope and slid down on his toe and
heel was likewise no slouch as a
thriller.
After the performance the crowd
gazed at the wild and rare animals
in cages outside. The John Rob
inson circus deserves every modicum
of success, which it is attaining.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
AUT0M0BILESF02 LEXING.
TON FAIR.

Visitors to to the Lexington
county Fair byrail, will find trans
portation at the depot by automo-
biles making quick trips to and from
the grounds at Csc each way.
Samuel B. George, Secretary
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22

All those having visitors will con-
fer favor upon The Advocate by
sending in their names on or before
Thursday of each week.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
TAX NOTICE.

City tax are now due, and payable
at the office of the treasurer
]. M. Malpass.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-10-22
UNION MEETINGS OF
THE RIDGE ASSOCI-
ALTON.

Following is the progrs m prepared
by the Executive Committee for the
first. second and third division of
the Union Meetings in the Ridge As
sociation
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-03-11

on him on our first visit to Webster.
All others paid up willingly but not
so Anderson. He admitted that he
received the paper and read it every
week and that be- had never notified
us in any way that he did not want
it but refused to pay on the ground
that he had not contracted for il
although he admitted that we had
probably bought his account in good
faith. We intend to sue him the
first time we go back to that vicinity
and we believe that any man who
will so brazenly repudiate an honest
debt is unfit to sit in judgment over
any court OF justice. Gov. Wesley
pays his debts, aud, while he
undoubtedly would sympathize with
one unable to pay, he viii not feel
drawn to repudiator Common
honesty is the first qualification Of
a judge and the law is very plain
on the question of liability"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-03-11

Judge Garland OF the United States
court, has issued an order authorizing
Cherries f. Mckinney, receiver of the
estate OF Arttur ] Rieger, of Water
town, who recently was fore into
bankruptcy by number OF his credit
ors TO sell all the personal property of
che estate, consisting Of grain, coal,
wood, flour, feed ana such other prop
erty of similar character as may here
after come into the possession of the
receiver as property Of the estate.
Rieger conducted line of elevators in
the northeastern part of the state and
has liabilities amounting to $780, COO.
The personal property is TO be sold at
private sales AT the highest obtainable
market price, without notice to the
creditors The receiver will be ri CURED
TO keep an accurate account of such
sales and file 1t with the federal court.
The order of Judge Garland provides
that the lien or claim of any creditor to
any portion Of the property shall be
transferred to the proceeds arising from
the sales.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-03-11
Minneapolis Automobile Show

Visitors to the npw Minneapolis
Armor!, during the Minneapolis Auto
mobile show of March 10 to 20, will
have difficulty in recognizing this
imposing building after the aut show
is fairly opened.
The completeness with which the
interior OF the immense building has
been rearranged and redecorated, and
the brilliance Of the electric lighting
scheme will add materially TO the
impressiyeness of the newly finished
interior.
The entire drill floor will be occupied
by exhibits Of the latest and most costly
touring, roadster and other motor cars,
most of the concrete basement will be
similarly occupied, while the entire
balcony, with the exception of the ten
tiers OF seats, will be devoted to the
exhibition Of automobile accessories.
In the big ball room on the third floor
will be tna temporary home of modern
vaudeville, since vaudeville shows will
be given each afternoon and evening.
Also on the third floor will be rest rooms
especially arranged for the comfort of
country visitors who will make the
armory their headquarters during their
visit to the automobile show. Down in
the basement there will be cafe aud
and dining room, installed for the same
purpose.
Each afternoon and evening the First
Field Artillery Band will give popular
concerts, which will be augmented bv
vocal solos by U. S. Kerr, Miss Frances
Vincent and other singers.
Another especial feature OF the free
entertainment offered visitors TO the
show will be series of moving picture,
thrown clear across the drill hall to /
screen over the band-stand and depict
ing some of the most sensational Of tn.
latter day automobile races. The effec
OF this feature will be greatly enhanced
by the use of concealed automobile,
which, when the cars round into view
on the screen, will start their engines
and add 20 the view of the monster
racers tearing across the picture the real
ism Of the roar of the racing machin,
ia action
Many surprises in the way OF freak
machines are also to be sprung" whel
the show opens the evening of March Is
and plans are now on foot to have al
airship, OF the dirigible ballon type, an.
an aeroplane Of local manufacture, OF
exhibition, SO that visitors viewing th
present means for the most popula
form Of locomotion may get glimps
Of the possibilities Of locomotion man,
years hence.
II Every attention will be given TO ia
comfort and convenience OF the visitors
especially from points outside the twil
cities, and IN information bureau viii
be maintained for all those who wish d
make use Of IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-03-11

Brinkley, Ark. March 10.-Thirty
or more lives were snuffed out, sixty
people were injured and property es-
timated to be worth $1,000,000 was
destroyed as result of the tornado
which wrecked this little city, OF the
known dead, fourteen are white peo-
pie.
The tornado shrieked above the city
only few minutes, but its work OF
destruction was complete. The Ro-
man Catholic church, standing direct
ly In the path of the storm, alone es.
capped damage or destruction and now
stands grimly in scene of desolation.
1t has been converted into hospital.
Main street and Cypress avenue, the
two principal thoroughfares of the
town, are now impossible and are
piled high with wreckage from end to
end.
Every business house is in ruins
and there is hardly home that has
not at least suffered the loss of a
roof or a window.