The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-07-08
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE
OF SERVICE ATTENDED
PRESIDENT THOS. E. WICKER OF
NEWBERRY REELECTED.
Many Distinguished Visitors-Meednt
by far Best in Associations
History.

With the election of officers, an ad-
dress by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General DeGraw, an address by Con-
gresham Finley. a good roads discus
sion under the auspices of the Colum-
bia Records good roads tourists, and
the transaction Of routine business,
the State Rural Letter Carriers as
sociation of South Carolina held
busy session on Tuesday morning,
reaching final adjournment shortly af-
ter l o'clock Tuesday afternoon with
the singing Of God Be With You Till
We Meet Again"
The session was one Of pleasure and
profit, and by far the best In the his
tory of the association, from point OF
attendance and from point Of interest
and enthusiasm shown in the organ
ization. The visitors were made 20
feel at home in Newberry, and they
went to their homes enthusiastic in
praise of Newberry's hospitality.
The visit of Fourth Assistant Post
master General DeGraw, as well as of
the other distinguished gentlemen who
were here, was very much appreciat-
ed. General DeGraw came to New
berry from Raleigh, where he attend
ed the meeting of the North Carolina.
association. This is the second State
association of carriers ever attended
by the postmaster general or his as
sistants. General DeGraw's speech
was losely listened to by the carriers,
and his words of encouragement for
the system and Of praise for the car
riers were warmly appreciated.
Congressman Finley traced the his
tory of the r. F. D. system, and cited
his record to show that he had been
the champion of the carriers and OF
their interests since he had been in
congress. In reply to questions ask
ed him during his address he defend
ed his vote on the Miller amendment.
The good roads discussion under the
auspices of the Columbia Record was
presided over by Mr.. c. Wardlaw
Moorman, who introduced Mr.. D. H.
Winslow, y. S. superintendent Of the
good roads construction, who is max
ing the tour with the Records good
roads campaigners. Mr.. WinsloW's
address was valuable and interesting.
State President Thos. E. Wicker was
reelected president of the association.
Florence was unanimously chosen
as the place of next meeting.
Mr. Hunt Honorary Member.
On motion of Mr.. A. I. Owings, Of
Laurens, President I. H. Hunt, Of the
Newberry chamber of commerce, was
elected. an honorary member Of the
association.
Mr.. R. D. Robinson, of Chester coun-
ty, made an address in which he
s~oke o. tto prosperity in evidence
throug! OFT -. ?--y count, end paid
tribute to +..-e fle -I'o-k C: tie State
association which las b:el done by
the Newbecry carriers. He regretted
that he had to leave on Tuesday
morning, but this was necessary in
order for him to be at home for the
birthday of his 11-year-old baby.
Horse Insurance.
Mr.. Stanley A. Burch, of Florence,
submitted the report of the standing
committee on horse insurance. The
report recommended the formation of
an association to be known as the
South Carolina Rural Letter Carriers
Protective society, the membership fee
being so cents, the annual dues rs
cents per year, and the assessments
25 cents except in counties where
death of horse occurs, where 1t shall
be s1.00. Under this plan, Of course,
the amount of insurance would de-
pend upon the number of members Of
the association. The report was adopt
ed and the appointment of officers
president, vice-president and secre-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES left to the presi-
dent. The members of the standing
committee, in addition to Chairman
Burch, are A. A. Glover, of Edgefeld,
and Charles D. Wilson. of Blythe
wood. Fairfield county.
Resolution OF Thanks.