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The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26
ANOTHER EFFORT
Continued from page one.)

tion to consider the whole world her
market. Everything that the district
does or can be made to produce can
be marketed in either direction, and
the reduction in freight rates will
place the producer in a position to
market his stuff at lower price.
The Mississippi Valley Transporta-
tionCOmpany, as was recently an
nounced, proposes to build freight
and passenger boats and establish a
packet freight line between st. Louis
and Natchez, there to make connec-
ton with all railroads leading out
over Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26

Hattiesburg upon what is known as
the Jackson and Meridian basis oil
freight rates. If this deal is Closed
the Commercial Club will be success
full in it's fight for lower freight rates
which has covered period OF hve
years, and which will mean a saving
of from $15O,OOO to 100000 per an
mum to Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg
territory.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26
Opening Leaf River.

Letters have been received from
Maj J. r. Pratt, civil engineer
employed by the government, asking
for information as to the price of
lumber, and whether Hattiesburg is
in a position to supply material for
the building of several dredge boats
to- be used in clearing the channel of
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26
WAS ARRESTED FOR
KILLING HUSBAND
(By Associated Press.)

Kirksville, Mo-, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Al
ma Proctor Vaughn was arrested to-
day, charged with the murder of her
husband last October. She was re-
leased on twenty-five thousand dollar
American history in the state normal
here.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26
The Extreme.

Visitor-"So this town Is strongly
opposed to corporal puri"hment?'
Waiter-"Yes, sir. Why. ri-ter. de,
don't even let us serve ah;ppe'
cream"
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26

"A large clock was put up on the
Carter building at the corner of Main
and Front streets today by the West
ern Union people. The clock is one
of the self-winding kind and official
line from the United States observa-
tory will be given. The clock will
set itself every hour, and will be
quite a convenience for the many pc
destrians who pass this corner daily.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26
Removing All rouct.

Ladies and gentlemen" declared
conscientious evct.o9cer. there is
ho deceit shont rtcse c.i"fts. They
are genuine ;&cdal.'y c-:l 4ts. | bought
them ilLn; a.. :-..:; =, il'lraclf!"
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26

The display window of the shoe de-
partment of O'Ferralrs store on Main
Street, is being dressed up today in
large plate glass, to take the place
of the one which was cracked some
time ago by burning awning. Tie
new glass is one of the handsomest
in the city.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26

Dredging to Start Here.
"In addition to the above PROPOSE
tion, we are in receipt of a letter
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-02-26
CITY BREvITIES.
Rev. o. S. Lewis left today for
Mize, Miss, to preach Sunday.

Many friends are extending sympa-
thy to R. S. Hall and family, on ac-
count of serious loss they sustained
this week. Mr.. Hall went down the
M. ]. & X. G. Wednesday and pur-
chased two handsome goats of the
William variety. The first night after
arrival the goats mysteriously disap-
peared and have not been heard of
since, though diligent search and in
quiry have been made for them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

It is especially gratifying to the
many friends of Congressman Lever
here to learn that the people every
where, in all parts of the state, are
speaking 80 kindly of him and of his
probable entrance into the senatorial
race should Senator Tillman resign.
Says The Johnston News-Monitor: {:
Gas rumors of Senator Tillman's (sup-
posed) resignation fly thick and fast
all eyes turn toward the Hon. A. F.
Lever, Lexington's honored and gifted
son, as his successor. Mr.. Lever has
the brain, vim and experience, and
with a high moral character, he is the
logical candidate for the position"
The grip that Mr.. Lever has upon
the people he has won by hard and
persistent efort-in getting results for
his constituents. We heard a promi-
nent man from Charleston say the
other day that next to Senator Till
man Frank Lever had the strongest
hold upon the people of any man in
the state. There is some talk of Mr..
Lever having opposition this summer
in his race for reelection to the
House, but he need haye no fears, for
the people of his district have learned
to love him as a 'father loveth his
children" and all of the opposition
will be No more than sounding brass
and tinkling symool."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

stood that the majority of the people
living in the neighborhood OF where
the crime was committed are likewise
glad. This is most always the case,
and the legal execution of Lever
should have a tendency to create a
more healthy sentiment in favor of
the law. It shows that the law is sut-
fcient even in the most extreme cas-
es when allowed to take its course.
Soon after the crime feeling ran high
and had it not been for the part the
officers played, Lever would have
been lynched and the name Of Lex
ington stained forever in the minds OF
the public. There would have been
blood on the hands of many of our
citizens that would have haunted
them the remainder of their days.
AS it is, the majesty Of the law has
been upheld, and those who were
anxious to take the law into their
own hands are letter satisfied. 1t is
always best to respect the law, be-
cause Justice in cases of this charac-
ter is certain to be meted out to the
offender.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Mr.. s. E. Boney, who has been the
able editor of The Laurens Advertiser
for the past two years, has resigned
In order to accept the position OF
news Editor OF the News and Courier.
Mr.. Boney made The Advertiser one
of the very best weeklies that came
+, our table. He is brilliant, fluent
and quick to grasp new ideas, and we
regret that he is no longer with The
Advertiser. The News and Courier ls
to be congratulated upon securing his
services. Mr.. H. R. Sass, who has
held the position of news editor on
The News and Courier, has been pro-
noted to the position Of city editor, a
position which he is in every way
qualified to occupy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
Sixsieth Anniversary

Leesville, Feb. 23.--A wedding ami
versary Of unusual Interest was ccle-
brated in Leesl illc today.
Sixty years ago today Matilda Mat
thews, daughter OF Bud {. Matthews
of Edgctield county, became the vile
Of Tyre EthereGge. TO this union
were born 10 children, five boys and
five girls, eight of whom are living ard
were present today to celebrate the
diamond wedding Of this aged couple.
The living children are: Bud g..
Etheredge OF Ty Ty., Ga; Mrs. Lucy
Kinard OF Laesyille, Mrs. Matte Eth
eredge of Columbia; Mrs. Laura Aus
tin, Mrs. Rosa Hendrix and DR.. E. j.
EtEeredge Of Leesville, and j. Lee
Etheredge Of Augusta. The Oldest
child is 50 years and the youngest 81
years. Forty-one grandchildren and
Is greatgrandchildren are numbered
among the descendants. The oldest
great-grandchild. Oswald Bowles, is
now 16, and a member of the 10th
grade at the Leesville graded school.
The youngest is months old, the son
of Henry Z. Smith, clerk of court of
Saluda county.
At the time OF their marriage, 6O
years ago, MIR. EJheredge was 20 years
of age and his wife 19.
Ten years ago they celebrated their
golden wedding. At this time their
children presented them with mas
sive golden loving cup, and this cup
was used as a baptismal font today
when j. Lee Etheredge, Jr., the young
est son of the youngest child, was
christ ,ned.
At O'Clock an old-fashioned, ante
bellum wedding dinner was served.
A number of friends called during
the day to give greetings and Cod
speed to the bride and kroom of co
years ago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
They Cant Beat Lever Says
Sumter CORRESPONDENT,

| The following card appered in the
Columbia Record of last Saturday. It
is from The Records ever reliable
Sumter correspondent, and expresses
our sentiments exactly:
Editor The Record: ....... .
Congressman Levers friends and
admirers have read with interest the
article from the Orangebnrg Sun, re.
produced in The Daily Record, stating
that Mr.. Leyer will have several op-
ponents for his seat in congress dur
ing the approaching election. Itlooks
as though the wide.awake little con-
gressman has some political enemies
in the city on the other side of the
Santee. Just why Orangeburg should
oppose Lever is a mystery to Sumter
Democrats, because MIR. Lever has
done lot for his district and as much
for Orangeburg as for any other coun-
ty in tnis district.
A prominent citizen and member of
the legislature from county in this
congressional district, near Sumter
county, Said today that Mr. Lever
couldn't be defeated, even if every
county in the district put up a candi-
date; that Mr.. Lever has q grip on the
Democrats of this district which can
not be broken, because Lever is a
worker for his constituents.
1t is dollars to doughnuts that Sum-
ter and Lee counties will pile up big
majorities for Lever next summer. Not
that Sumter and Lee counties dispute
the right of any other men to be can
didates for Levers seat, but Sumter
and Lee are grateful to Mr.. Lever and
appreciate him at his true value.
What, in the opinion of many Demo-
Gratis, this district needs, and what it
has in Lever, is congressman who
can do the district good. And what
is the use of turning out successful
congressman like Mr.. Lever just to
give fat job to some other fellow
who wants to be congressman? An
other argument in Mr.. Levers favor
is that the longer he stays in Washing
| ton the more valuable be becomes by
experience. E. I. R..
Sumter, Feb. %.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
BOYS CORN CLUB.

A boys corn club was organized
here on last Saturday with a mem
bership of twenty boys. The Hon. J.
E. Swearingen, state superintendent
of education, and Prof.'Ira W. Will
liams, in charge of the government
farm demonstration work in this state,
were present and made interesting
and instructive addresses.
There were about 200 enthusiastic
farmers present. The meeting was
presided over by County Superinten-
dent of Education Martin, who de-
serves much credit for the success OF
the meeting.
MIR. Swearingen spoke of the many
advantages Of education in agricnl-
ture, and urged those present to
strive for greater achievements. Mr..
Swearingen was we'll received.
Mr.. Williams said that every boy
should start out in life with the deter
mination to make something of him
self, and told the boys how to make
the largest yields of corn.
The list Of prizes, together with
the rules governing the contest, will
be published next week.
Following is the list of the boys who
Joined the club Saturday,:
Jas. Malcolm Lowman, Ballentine.
W. Ross Shealy, Ballentine.
Oliver Poath, Lexington.
Leroy Edward Rutland, Batesburg.
T. Ryan Livingston, Gilbert.
Richard Pool. Leesville.
Guy Taylor, Gilbert.
Steve Lindler, Gilbert.
Joseph Hallman, Gilbert.
Francis T. Matthias, Lexington.
Henry W. Keisler, Gilbert.
Willie Summer, Pomaria.
Clarence Miller, Pomaria. &.
David Miller, Pomaria.
Charlie Miller, Poma1ia.
Oneill Counts, Pomaria.
Ralph Hendrix, Lexington.
Wilbur W. Caughman, Lexington.
Herbert T. Wingard, Lexington.
Tally E. Sease, Gilbert. ..,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Some of the papers of the State are
offering many prizes in order to in
crease their circulation. The Dis
patch has never found this to be nee.
essary. Our circulation numbers
4, $50 and is gradually growing. Ad-
vertisers find The Dispatch a good
medium, because it reaches the peo'
pie. The Dispatch covers Lexington
and adjoining counties like the noon
day sun, going into the homes ol
farmers who have money to spend
and who spend it freely. If you have
anything to sell advertise it in The
Dispatch. and when you want to buy
something read Dispatch ads for the
best bargains.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

It has turned out that the story
sent out from Edgeield the day after
the decision in the Tillman case stat
ing that the women of Edgefeld had
sent q bouquet of hyacinths, tied with
crepe, to Senator Tllman at Washing
ton, was fake. AS q matter of fact
the ''motherhood'' of Edgefeld never
thought of doing such silly thing,
and the author of the article has
made full and complete explanation
of how the error occurred. We are
glad that the motherhood of grand
old Edgefeld would not allow the
statement to 20 unchallenged,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

That Senator Ti]lman is rapidly re-
covering from his recent severe i'll
ness is indeed gratifying to his admir-
ers everywhere. The papers all over
the country have paid glowing trib-
utes to his worth since his illness, and
with one accord have hoped, for his
permanent restoration to health. In
no part Of the country is the Senator
more popular than in Lexington coun-
ty, and it is hoped that he will be
spared many more years to comfort
his family: to work for the nation and
to build up South Carolina, in which
he has always taken peculiar pride.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
smith-Hearon.

Irmo, Feb. 27.-A wedding of wide
spread interest took place here on
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock,
the contracting parties being Miss
Baunie Maude Smith of Irmo and
Wellin Gary Hearon Of Blshopville.
The Methodist church was beautifully
decorated in Southern smilax and pot
ted plants for the happy event.
To the strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march rendered by Miss Ethel
Cline, the bridal party entered the
church. The ushers were: Gus WooG-
ham, Preston Cline, George Skinner
and Thomas Shealy. After them came
the groomsmen, II. &. MozlnGo,-2nd
Ubi Il. Mlllican, followed by the brides
maids, Miss Mamie Hearon, sister or
the bridegroom, and Miss Phoebe Fair.
Next came the dame and maid OF
honor, Mrs. s. A. Matthias and Miss
Efie Smith, sisters of the bride. The
flower girls, little Matte Smith and
Ruth Coca, nieces of the bride, scat
tered rose leaves before the bride, who
entered on the arm of her brother, NJ.
D. Smith. The bride was handsomely
dressed in going-away gown OF tan
serge, trimmed in Persian embroidery
and wore a large black picture hat.
She carried a shower bouquet OF bride
roses tied with white tulle. She never
looked prettier than on this occasion.
The bride was met at the altar by the
bridegroom and his best man, M. w.
Hearon, Rev. G. w. Burgess OF the
Methodist church pronounced the
marriage service.
Following the ceremony, the bridal
party was motored to the station,
where, amid the congratulations and
best wishes and amid showers OF rice
and old shoes, the happy couple board
ed the 4:27 train for Bishopvllle, the
home Of the groom. 49,. +.
The bride is the fifth daughter Il
MIR. and Mrs. E. P. Smith OF 1rmo, ana
numbers her friends by the score.
Her sweet disposition and charm of
manner have won for her countless ad-
mirers. The groom is a young man
of fine traits and is popular with his
associates. He is engaged in the mer-
camille business at Stokes Bridge.
The presents attest the popularity OF
the young people.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Mr.. Robert Latham, who has held
various positions on The News and
Courier during the past several years,
has been made editor in chief to sue
ceed Maj. James Calvin Hemphill,
who leaves The News and Courier to
become editor of The Times-Dispatch,
of Richmond. Mr.. Latham, although
q very young man, is one of the fore
most writer's of the South, and it is
foregone conclusion that he will
..hold down the job" with satisfac.
ton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
State Fair October 81
TO Novern Der s, inclusive

The Hon. D. F. Efrd, secretary Of
the State Fair Association, returned
this morning from Winston Salem, N.
c., where he attended a meeting of
the secretaries of the Southern circuit,
comprising the states of North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Virginia and
Georgia.
The dates for the next state fair
were fixed for October 81 to November
5, inclusive. ~,
Mr.. Efird is very enthusiastic over
the prospects of the coming fair.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

The legal hanging of "Coot" Lever
on last Friday is gratifying to all law
abiding citizens. The husband of the
intended victim stated that be was
verv clad that the law had been al
Lived to take it's course. 1t is under
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Better roads should be the slogan o.
every person in Lexington county dur.
ing the next tW elve months. Last
year many of the roads were improv.
ed and the people have shown lively
interest in the undertaking, but this
should be the banner year.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Now since Richland county jury
has returned a verdict for $4,000
against q railroad, probably the law
yers will find it convenient to file
their suits in that county. Columbia
is q central point and is almost as
convenient as Lexington.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Come on, candidates, the early bird
catches the worm! It won't cost you
any more to announce now than Il
will to wait until the campaign ia in
full blast. Start the ball to rolling
and let's have a good, lively cam
paign.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
CIRCULATION 1895.

Now that the boys have formed
corn club let everybody lend them
encouragement. 1t should be the
aim of every boy in the county to win
q prize, and we hope that every one
who takes part in the contest will
be fully repaid for their efforts.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02
No Backache or Kidney Pains.

II you have pains in the back, bladder or
kidney trouble, dizziness and lack Of energy,
pleasant herb cure. As regulator it has no
equal. At Druggists, or by mail, soc. Ask
to-day. SAMPLE FREE. Address I he
Mother Gray o., LeRoy. N. Y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

g. N. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher
.. r. HALr1wANeER, Assistant Editor
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-03-02

Entered at the Post Office at Lexington
s. O., as second class matter.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
WILLIAM II. SHERWOOD
Americas Greatest Pianist, to
Visit Our City on Wednesday
October 26.

Mr.. William H. Sherwood,
! Americas greatest pianist. assist
ed by Miss Virginia Listemann.
soprano, will give joint recital
in this city on the evening OF
October 26.
Mr.. Sherwood is the only
American who has an internatio. lal
reputation AS piano virtuOsO.
He is one of the founders of the
National Music Teachers Associa-
ton. and has the largest piano
school in Chicago that there is in
America. His name is a house
hold word among music lovers
throughout the length and breadth
OF this entire country. and our
citizens are To be congratulated on
having the opportunity of heariI g
the great pianist.
The announcement that Mr..
Sherwood is To make concert
tour of the United States. Canada
and Mexico. is pleasant news to
American musicians. he. more
than any other musician. has stood
for American music for American
people. He is a painter of music
al ideas. He has genius for
tone color. His greatest claim
lies in his Interpretation. Not
only does he interpret. he creates.
and is especially effective in the
compositions that he will play on
this tour.
Mr.. Sherwood is assisted by
Miss Virginia Listemann, a sopra-
no with beautifully clear resor-
ant quality of tone, and charm
ing personality.
The management of their tour
is in the hands of Mr.. J. Saunders
Gordon, of Chicago, who has
most successfully managed a num-
Der of tours for various noted
musicians and musical companies.
Residence and Stable for rent.
2t n. H. TRIMBLE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
MORtRtAD NEWS.
AN ENJOYABLE HAY RIDE.

The following composed a jolly
| hay ride which was given on Sat-
urday night: Misses Mary Coffee,
Katherine Harrison, Myrtle Riley,
Vivian Miller, Irene Clark and
Anna Lacey, of Lexington; Messrs.
Judge B. 5. Wilson, +. Richard
Booth and Walter r. Lee, of New
York City, and G. Julian Stafford,
of Mt. Sterling. Mr.. and Mrs.
WiIlett chaperoned the party.
After the hay ride delicious
Dutch lunch was served at the
Peoples Hotel. An enjoyable
duet was rendered by Mss Myrtle
Riley and Mr.. Richard Booth after
the luncheon.
A meeting of the Boot With
out Shoe Social Club" then h Id a
meeting. led by Grand Master B.
). Wilson. The following MEM
bers were accepted: Messrs.
Walter K. Lee and f. Richard
Booth, of New York City, and {.
Julian Stafford, of Mt Sterling.
To- Day" Friday, October q.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
WELLMAN ". ROOSEVELT.

With tie exception Of Col Theodore Roosevelt, Mr. Walter
man. lorer. the best advertiser Of Neither
err loses opportunity the first column the
TIE latter has bis credit worthy achievements say moth
E Of ccefu but daring attempts reach North Pole
in balloon, and the has tried his every line of
human edeavor Last week. his things spectacular caused
him make fight aeropane and Weman not to outdone
st on Atlantic trip from Atlantic City n j. Europe
his balloon American TO this the Colonel might
Jump Niagara Falls tie Brooklyn Bridge knot or do some
similar stunt, equally awe-nspiring
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
REPUBLICANS PASS THE PLATE.

One cannot help smiling after reading the from H. Clay
Howard Republican Campaign Chairman soliciting
from the federal ohcehOers and the hypocrisy of the soaed
Civil Service is its light To solicitor he SAYS The
Committee expects and with any less contribution
than Ne cent Of the annual income conbu-
ton Of few dollars will Justify YOU us, in the time and
trouble conduct this campaign make ANYTHING Ike
respectable much less credab showing Impress upon our friends
That their contributions should be substantial Thus the poorly paid
seryie tools in Office
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
Central DefeatStSewdnee.

In holly contested game of
foot ball in Louisville Monday.
Central University defeated the
Sewanee University by the over
whelming score Of l9 TO Q. This
practically gives Central the South
ern championship. as no other
team in the South seems to even
have fighting chance with the
eleven husky warriors from Dali
vile.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
Shooting at Huntington.

Two persons were killed, two
fatally wounded and FIVE others
seriously wounded in a fight for
the capture of George. alias Red"
Johnson. a fugitive negro in
Huntington. W. Va. He shot and
probably fatally wounded Detec-
tive George Lentz when the latter
attempted to place him under
arrest and shot seven members of
the posse before beng taken dead.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
Death of Mrs. f. NJ. Maddox.

Mrs. Alberta Johnson Maddox.
wife of T. VI. Maddox, and daugh-
ter of Richard Mentor johnson.
deceased. died at the home of her
daughter in st. Louis. Oct. II.
The remains will be brought to
Mt. Sterling some time next
month for burial.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-10-19
fresh Meats.

Herman Stages will be in town
every "Wednesday, beginning Oc-
tober 18th. with the very choicest
meats. Ii YOU want something
nice and tender buy from his
wagon. He will be in town every
Wednesday from now on. Phone
234x. 15.2t