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The Neshoba Democrat., 1910-05-12

self l hold it a blessing to have
known him.
Our friend, with rare acquire
ments, courtly manner, and deli
cate and refined nature, has left
us forever. Our beloved brot her
in whose career no breath of sus-
piclon ever assailed his in
tegrity or dimmed' the bri ight-
ness of his honor. Now sleeps
the sleep of death.
He will be missed in the many
spheres of usefulness which he
adorned. He will be missed by
his Society. He will be missed
by his host of friends who ad-
mired, respected and loved him !;
but above all, he will be missed
beyond expression in the home
he loved So we'll and of which he
was the light and center.
To his bereaved family let me
bear witness in tenderness and
sympathy. That our tears have
mingled with their tears, that
their sorrows is our sorrows
and that their loss is our loss.
Mr. President; These occas-
ionr sirve US we'll. They Serve
to remind us that in the midst
of life there is death. 1t is
simply question of who will be
next. 1t may be you. 1t may
be |. God only knows. Solo
mon said; AS for man his
days are as the grass as flow
er of the field, SO he tlourlsheth,
for the wind passeth over it and
1t is gone: and the place thereof
shall know it no more"
This only we know, that our
destiny throughout eternity is
fixed by our conduct here on
earth. May we not we'll pause
here in the midst of our multl-
tudlous duties and give consider
alton to this, the greatest ques-
tion ever presented to man?
Our lite is but dream:
Our time as stream
Glldes swiftly away
Aud the fugitive moment
Refuses to stay.
The arrow is flown @...
The moments are gone;
The Millenial year
Rushes on to our view,
And eternity is here.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1910-05-12
r. G. Moore,
Sheriff.

| wish to inform the pub
liz that | still have the same
jacks that | had last year.
The Hill Cole old jack is the
best known in the county
Amos Posey.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1910-05-12
DEMOCRAT
LOCALS i =

Miss Ruth Walton was
down from Stallo one day
last week.
Attorney H. H. Rodgers
was down from Louisville
Monday on legal business.
Mr.. +. G. Parish was a
visitor from Stallo Satur-
day.
Mr.. James Watkins is Wis
iting his daughter Mrs. D. J..
Rush.
Boss Miller was down Sat
urday aud Sunday from
Louisville. .r
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts are
the happy possessors of a
fine girl baby who put in her
appearance Monday.
Mr.. NJ. p. Foy of Decatur
Was here Monday and Tues
day engaged in some chan
Gerry practice.
Mr.. E. G. McMichael of
Oklahoma is visiting rel
atives and friends here and
elsewhere in this county.
Dept-Sheriff Crews left yes
terday afternoon for Jack
son TO Garry IL crazy negro
woman to the Asylum.
Mrs. ID. Kasdau has re-
turned home after Il long
visit to relatives in Louis
vile, KY.
Chancellor McCool failed
to arrive Monday, but he
arrived yesterday AFTERNOON
and opened court.
Chancelar McCool has
changed Court Stenogra-
piers and has with him Mr..
Fred Daniel.
Mrs. J. y. Shields, who has
been in Memphis for some
weeks for medical treatment,
returned home Saturday.
Judge J. r. Byrd was up
from Newton Monday and
we are informed that he en-
tered into II partnership with
Mr.. j. K. Gillis for the prac-
tice of law.
Dr.. W. w. Ford and DR..
Laud left one day last week
for New Orleans where they
60 to take special courses in
the diseases of children.
Sheriff Moore went down
to Newton and brought up
Mr.. Gurley who will be tried
Friday for the killing of DR..
Davis. Mr.. Gurley is still in
a bad way physically.
Congressman A. NJ. Byrd
will deliver all address at
the Court House tonight.
Let everybody come out
and here HIM especially the
ladies.
Mr.. VIM. Welsh d young
man OF the Cushtusa COM
munity died early Monday
morning after a continued
illness OF some months with
consumtion. This is the 4th
member OF this family to
pass away IN the last two
years.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1910-05-12
RESOLUTIONS Adopted by
Newton, Neshoba- Win
ston Medical SOci-
ETY. a memOri-
al meet
ing
MAY 3rd, 1910.

DIR w A Davis, late a member
OF this society Therefore, be 1t
Resolved.
That the business of this
meeting be now suspended.
That opportunity may be given
Tor tributes to the memory of
the late DIR w A Davis, and as a
particular mark of respect to our
lamented brother and member.
the meeting, at the conclusion
of these memorial proceedings,
shall stand adjourned.
Resolved that in the death of
DIR Davis we feel we have lost
a valuable and useful member
of this society.
Resolved that we extend con-
dolence to the bereaved family
of the deceased.
Resolved; ; that the Secretary.
furnish the County news papers
of the respective Counties of
Newton, Neshoba and Winston,
with copy of these resolutions
with a request to have them
published.
Resolved That the Secretary
send a copy of these resolutions
to the family of the deceased.
A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMNRY
OF DR.. w. A. DAVIS READ
BY DIR. D. J. RUSH.
William Alexander Davis was
borne in Kemper County, Miss.
June Dist, 1875. Finished his
literary course at Coopers Insti-
tute, graduated at Louisville
Medical college, March 25th
1904 and soon afterwards Oh
tanned licens and began the
practice of medicine at Snowden,
Miss. where he built up quiet
All extensive practice.
He was married to Miss Clara
Culpepper, FEBRUARY 4th. 1905
As culminatin Of this happy
nnion one child was born
to them, Willie A. Davis Jr, in
1907 he moved to Deemer where
he continued his practice and
where he resided at the time of
his death, which occurred March
20 1910.
Mr. President: 1t was my
good fortune to have been inti-
mately associated with DR. Davis
both socially and professionally.
From our first acquaintance |
conclevedfor him an affectio.
nate regard that will always
abide with me. He was a chris
tian gentlemen in every sense of
the word. As friend he was
true, generous and magnani
nous: As a physician his chosen
profession, he was the peer of
any man, He had risen rapidly
to eminence and distinction that
had placed him as one of the
brightest stars in the Cons,ella
tion of our professional frma,
ment.
He was kind and attentive to
his patients, having pleasant
smile and a kind word for all.
winning the confidence and
making friends of all who knew
him or chanced to be under his
charge.
was shocked and almost over
come by the news of the tragic
incident that caused his death.
1t came to me in the form OF a
summons to go to him and when
l arrived, although he was suf-
fering untold agony, he was in
the same calm gentle and patient
spirit that has characterized his
whole life.
He detailed to me the facts of
the awful incident and expressed
a desire that his antagonist
would recover and live to regret
his deed and reform his wayward
life.
He realized his condition and
,n,h 10 ho Ynpdo n hravo fiuht fnr
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Cow Wears Shoes Now.

Ruth is certainly the most distin-
guished cow in Connecticut. She can
be driven to a carriage, sulky, sleigh
or wood sled, and understands the
meaning of a jerk on the reins and
"giddap" as we'll as any horse. AS
if this were not enough, she now en-
Joys the extra distinction Of being the
only cow wearing shoes in New Eng
land.
The honor was thrust upon her
yesterday, when her owner, Rupert
Stevens, of Hartland, drove her to
town and had Marshall Case, the
village smith, do the work. Case
has been in business fifteen years, but
never shod a cow before. He was
10th to take the job, but Stevens was
so insistent that Case buckled Ruth
into an OK frame and put on four
shoes with calks. Rupert wanted
her roughshod so she wouldn't slip
on the icy roads.
Ruth, who is four years old, be-
haved we'll and seemed pleased with
her footgear. Her owner began
breaking her when she was calf
New York World.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
BAMBERG S G, THURSDAY, JANUARY &c, 1870
WAR on GAMBLING IN FUTURES.
Conference Looking to Renewal of
Fight Held at White House.

Washington, January ia con-
ference looking to the renewal Of
the fight on gambling in futures was
held at the White House late to-day
when President Taft took the subject
up with Representatives Scott, Of
Kansas, Lowering, Of Massachusetts,,
and Burleson, of Texas. The discus
sion was based on the bill introduced
by Mr. Scott last year forbidding
Interstate telegraph, telephones and
the mails to transmit messages with
reference to future contracts for the
sale of farm products where there
is no intention to deliver the pro-
ducts. Attorney General Wicker
sham and Herbert Knox Smith, COM
missioner of corporations were pres
ent at the conference. In the end the
whole matter was referred to the At
torney General for consideration as
to the form of the Scott bill and to
Commissioner Smith for recommen-
dation in the light of his previous in
vestigation of the methods Of the cot
ton exchanges.
1t is expected there will be hear
ing on the bill some time in the near
future, at which representatives Of
those who desire to oppose the new
legislation may be heard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

Dock Foster, a white man, was
tried in Spartanburg last week for
the crime of numbering his wife, and
acquitted. The evidence against him
was circumstantial only.
At the negro race conference in
Columbia last week resolutions were
passed asking the legislature to move
the State negro college from Orange
burg to some other point in the State.
Governor Ansel has reappointed
MIR. Giles L. Wilson, of Spartanburg,
as State bank examiner. Mr.. Will
son has made a fine official, and was
highly recommended for reappoint-
ment.
According to a statement prepared
by Comptroller General Jones, it now
costs $774,238 more to run the
State than it did few years ago.
New offices have been created and
salaries increased until the expenses
are now way above what they were
few years ago.
w. H. Sellers, the notorious blind
tiger keeper of Columbia, who was
found guilty in the circuit court in
Columbia last week for selling whis-
key, was fined $500 or six months in
Jail by Judge Prince. He paid the
fine. Sellers it will be remembered
killed a dispensary constable who
was trying to enter his house, for
which crime he was acquitted by a
Richland jury.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
PRISONERS BEAT JAILOR,
INMATES MAKE SENSATIONL ES
CAPE FROM CAMDEN JAIL.
Jailor Smothered in Blanket and Fas-
tened in Cell While Prisoners I'm
lock Doors and Get Away.

Camden, Jan. 18.-After beating,
choking and stamping Jailor John
Boone, five prisoners at the Camden
county jail this afternoon smothered
the jailor in blanket, threw him in
a cell and made their escape. One of
the prisoners was later recaptured by
a citizen who joined in the hue raised
after the miscreants. Eight prison
ers did not take advantage Of the
chance to escape.
AL. Fields, who was arrested some
time ago in Columbia on the charge
of fradulently claiming to represent
Chicago firm, is said to have plann-
ed the escape, and he was assisted
largely by Ellerbe Thomas, negro
of Liberty Hill who is charged with
murder.
When Mr.. Boone was making his
afternoon round at about 4.30 o'clock
he was set upon by the prisoners.
The jailor, who is an old Confederate
veteran, put up a game fight, but the
odds were against him. He was
choked almost senseless and had
bad cash made under his eye. He is
suffering severely from his injuries.
AS soon as the alarm was given by
Mrs. Boone, who saw the prisoners
leaving, a number of citizens Joined
the officers in a pursuit Of the fugi-
tives. After leaving the Jail they
went down Lafayette avenue in the
direction of the river Several times
the pursuers were in sight of the
fugitives but at dark the chase was
given up with only one capture made.
John Team, one of the posse of
citizens, armed with rife, overlook
one of the men on the Chestnut Ferry
road, some distance from Camden,
and at 6 o'clock returned to town
with his prisoner. Truesdale was in
Jail on a charge of housebreaking.
The other prisoners who escaped
were Milton Banks, convicted Of
HOUSEKEEPING and sentenced to 1S
months imprisonment, who was in
Jail awaiting result of an appeal to
the supreme court, and Sam Green,
accused of housebreaking.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
PRETTY GOVERNESS MURDERED.
Foul Crime in Summer Home Near
Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, January 13.
Sarah o. Breymere, aged 26 years,
pretty and cultured governess at
the summer home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnes Compton, at Milbrook, Dutch
ess County, was found in her bed ear
ly this morning strangled to death.
Frank Schermerhorn, aged 26, en-
ployed as coachman ODD the Compton
place, was brought here charged with
the murder. Late this afternoon he
made an unsuccessful attempt at sui
eide, cutting his throat with a razor.
About three o'clock this morning
Mary Fennell, a maid in the Compton
house, was awakened by a noise and
says she saw a mans form disappear
out of the corridor. She ran to
awaken the governess, and not re-
ceiving any reply, entered Miss Brey-
mere's room. The governess, was
found lying in bed, her face black
and finger prints on her throat. Life
was extinct.
On a cot in the room was little
Polly Compton, aged three years, un-
harmed. The maid quickly sum-
moned the coachman, and when he
arrived the sheriff and police of this
city were notified.
The officers questioned the maids
and servants and the coachman,
Frank Schermerhorn. They found
that Miss Breymere's hands had been
tied, the big chest containing the
silverWare had been forced and sew
eral of the rooms were in disorder,
making it appear as though the
tragedy had been part of a burg
larry.
Chief of Police Charles J. McCabe
went to the coachman's house late
this afterneen to further question
him, and not receiving any answer
to his summons, went up into the
coachman's bed room. The room
was dark, and on throwing open the
blinds, the chiefs attention was at
tracted by a trickling sound under
the bed. Investigation revealed
Schermerhorn lying under the bed
with his throat cut and blood drip
ping in pool on the floor.
Schermerhorn was taken into Gus
tody. On the table in his room the
chief found a note, which read:
MY Dear Wife: I am not guilty.
(Signed) Frank"
Schermerhorn, although very weak,
said that he stood watching under a
window of the Compton mansion
while Shtiro Chashi, the Japanese
butler, committed the deed. This
statement the police discredit, and
say there is no doubt that Schermer-
horn strangled the governess to
death, either during or following a
criminal assault.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Killed His Father.

Detroit, Jan. ia Detroit Free
Press special from Ludington, Mich,
tonight says that Charles Smith, OF
that city was fatally shot last night
by his 14-year-old son. The father
lie said to have been crazed with
drink at the time and was threaten
ing to harm his wife.
The son, Henry, was defending his
mother when the father grappled
with him. Managing to escape, the
lad secured a shotgun and cried out:
"Pa, stop or I'll shoot you" The
father rushed at him and he fired.
The coroner and police refuse to
prosecute the boy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Negroes Tried in Orangeburg.

Orangeburg, Jan. 17.-On Thurs
day Tom Barnes, Sr., Josephine
Barnes, his wife, and Tom Barnes,
Jr., his son, of about II years, were
convicted for the murder of Tom Nc
Daniels, who lived on the place Of
Charlie Inabinet, situated on the
Bellevilie public road, about six or
seven miles Northeast of this city.
The defendants testified that the
killing was due to dispute over
some whiskey which was taken by
the wife of the victim from the
Barnes home. McDaniels' wife testi-
fed that the killing was a result of
the elder Barnes turning his hogs
out upon McDaniels' crop. The muir
der was committed in the public
road in the front of the Barnes
home.
The case is a remarkable one in
that father, mother and son were
convicted of murder, with recon-
mendation to the mercy of the court.
The fatal shot which killed McDan-
iels was fired by Tom Barnes, Jr.
The father and mother were aiders
and accessories to the crime. A mo-
ton for a new trial has been made
by the defendants counsel. The
defendants have not been sentenced.
On Friday, Mood Reed, a negro
preacher, was tried for the murder
of Charlie Davis. The evidence IN
the case was purely circumstantial
and the defense tried to prove an
alibi. Charlie Davis while walking
home up the Southern railway track
from Branchville to Sixty-Six one
night, was shot from ambush and
Immediately killed.
The case resulted in mistrial.
The jury went into the anteroom for
deliberation at II o'clock Saturday
morning and remained there until
Sunday morning o'clock, when
Judge George w. Gage ordered a
new trial. The jury remained out %
hours, being the longest for this
county in the past five years.
Saturday afternoon Peter Miller, a
wealthy negro, and a negress named
Robinson, were tried for the murder
of one Asa Hood. The State failed
to make out case and the judge
ordered a verdict of not guilty.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Drunk Negro Kills His Mule.

While in a drunken condition Hen
ry Derrick, negro of the Townyiile
section, beat his mule almost to death
with stick and then inflicted wounds
upon the animal with knife, from
which it died next day. After the ami
NAL had been badly slashed Derrick
led it to the home of DR.. Hunt, who
sewed up the great gashes, but the
wounds failed to heal. Derrick was
arrested and was taken in charge by
Oficer Woodbright and locked up, but
made his escape from the calaboose,
and has not since been located. A re-
ward has been offered for his arrest
Mail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Fairfax FancieS.

Fairfax, January 15.-Our farm
ers are as much in love with cotton
as ever, and are renewing their
efforts to overcome all difficulties in
the way of making large crop.
There was an important meeting
of the directirs of the Citizens
Bank. A lot has been bought for a
nice new building, and Mr.. Geo.
Sanders was elected one of the di-
rectors. The cashiers salary was
increased and all are smiling at the
prospect of fourishing institution.
Misses Viola Myrick, of Ulmer,
Nora Dean, of Ridgeland, and Carrie
Myrick, of Allendale, were guests of
Mrs. Lily Myrick recently.
Miss Annye Moye attended the
Rizer-Hartzog wedding at Olar and
reported a grand time"
A letter from Ellen Rawl at Port
Royal says: Ruth Wilson married
recently a Mr.. Sineath." Both OF
these girls lived here, and are we'll
remembered by many.
Mrs. Ulmer has moved back into
her own house. Mr.. S. Talley is
snugly ensconced in o. Youmans's
house, and there are many other
changes.
There were many pleasant re-
unions here Xmas. All of Mr.. G.
S. O'Neal's family were together for
the first time in many months.
The teachers have returned to
work with renewed zest, after a
pleasant stay with loved ones.
Mr.. Geo. Sanders returned from
Florida well pleased with his trip.
Some of US are resolved to bring
more sunshine this new year. A
bright face, gentle voice, loving
heart are all the equipment we need
to spread JOY and gladness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Cooper Hearing Postponed!

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE
hearing before the supreme court OF
the case of the State against Col.
Duncan Cooper and his son, Robin
Cooper, convicted and sentenced to
20 years each in the penitentiary by
the lower court for the murder of
Senator E. w. Carmack in this city
on November 9, 1908, has been post
poned until February /.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
Denmark DOings.

Denmark, Jan. TIA very pleas
ant event in the social life of Den
mark was the recent installation of
officers by the local Masonic lodge,
ollowed by a banquet at the Denmark
hotel. The Masonic officers for the
ensuing year are as follows: w. M,
C. R. Hooton; S. WI, Frank Sturgeon;
J. W., Asa Baxter; S. D., Clarence
Cox; J. D., John Boozer; treasurer,
J. B. Gillian; secretary, DR.. J. S.
Matthews; tiler, S. w. Creech.
Immediately after the business of
the lodge had been transacted the
members adjourned to the Denmark
hotel, where an elaborate banquet
was served by the genial proprietor,
Col. J. r. Owens, ably assisted by
Mrs. Owens as master of the culinary
department. The menu, daintily
composed of the most excellent deli
cacies of the season, was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present.
The Knights of Pythias officers for
the year are as follows: Chancellor
commander, C. R. Hooton; vice chan
cellor, Geo. Riley; prelate, J. S. J.
Faust; master at arms, II. R. Gillian;
master of exchequer, J. B. Guess;
keeper of records and seals, J. Ar
thur Virgins; master Of work, H. B.
Rice; outer guard, w. B. Kittrell;
inner guard, w. L. Riley.
Rev. B. F. Allen, the pastor of
the Baptist church here, has returned
after a two months illness at his
home in Latta. Mr.. Allen is doing
fine work here and is very popular
not only in his own church but with
the other denominations.
The decided increase in the regis
tration in the Denmark hotel during
the past year, greatly exceeding that
of any year in the past, Is good
showing for the rapid growth of
business here and also very compli-
mentary to the present owner and
proprietor, Col. J. R. Owens. Mr..
Owens, who is typical Southern
gentleman of the old school, although
over 60 years old, is as youthful as
any of the "boys," whom he delights
in entertaining and he radiates geni-
ality and good cheer with about as
little effort as red hot stove throws
off heat. Mr.. Owens is loyal Char
lestonian as well as skilful setback
player and he prides himself upon
both of these virtues. He is one Of
only two surviving members of the
Johnson Rifles of Charleston and
very interesting are the stories he
can relate concerning the days when
running the blockade. Col. Owens is
an enthusiastic member of the differ
ent fraternities, including the Elks
and Knights of Pythias. In his hotel
the guests feel at home and not be-
tween four barren walls, and every
man on the road is his friend. Be-
ing man of means, he does not run
a hotel from necessity, but in order
that he may be in a position to play
setback with the "boys,' as he affec-
tionately terms the travelling men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Olar News.

Olar, January ia large crowd
of people were in town every day
last week, buying horses and mules,
borrowing money from the bank, and
trading in general. Money and sup
plies are going to be easily gotten
this spring, owing to the very pros
porous condition of things, but every
thing is so awful high in price its
going to be an expensive year for
those that have to buy everything they
use, even if cotton does bring 13
cents next fall.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20

We are doing lots of job printing
these days, but we always want more
work. Keep us busy; we like. 1t.
We please the most particular peo-
pie, and our patronage extends
through several counties.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20

The ladies Of the Civic League are
endeavoring to get them a chapter
house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20

Last week we said Miss Ruth
Ables, Of Leesville, was teaching in
Miss Romanstine's place. We were
mistaken. Miss Lucille Jones, of La
Grange, Ca, has the place instead Of
Miss Ables.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20

DR.. Leighton A. Hartzog, of Govan,
has located here to practice his pro-
fession. DR.. Hartzog is a bright,
energetic young man, and graduated
at Charleston College in the class of
1909 with high honors. We are
glad to have him a citizen of our
town and wish him much success.
B. G. J.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-20

e. H. Henderson and Wesley Crum,
Esqs., of Bamberg, were here on Fri
day to argue case before Magistrate
w. B. Chitty.