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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01
DIR. JAMES n. RUSHTON DEAD.
Johnston Loses Beloved and Useful
Citizen-Funeral Wednesday.

Johnston, Nov. 28.-The town was
shocked and grieved this morning,
when the news spread around that DR..
James Martin Rushton was dead. DR..
Rushton had been in declining health
for some months, but no one dreamed
that the end was 50 near. The town
is called upon to pay the last tribute
to a most valued citizen, who was ac-
tive in lodge, church and school work.
His last work on Saturday was in the
interest Of the Johnston high school.
He was chairman Of the board Of trus-
tees and gave annually a. handsome
prize. He held the Office of past chan
cellor in the local lodge of Pythians
and was a member Of the committee
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01

for the better.
While we feel that much has been
ACCOMPLISHED, we know that much
more remains to be done, and in the
work still ahead of us We ask the
hearty cooperation Of all our people.
Teachers and trustees alike appre-
ciate all the kindness and encourage.
ment that have been given, and in or
der that the most good may be accom-
plished during the remainder Of the
school year We plead for still closer
union of the homes and the schools.
The schools are open for visitors from
the first bell in the morning till the
the closing bell in the afternoon.
There is no time during the day that
visitors are not welcomed, and that
they will not be shown every possible
courtesy and attention; and it is hard
ly likely that a visit will not be both
profitable and enjoyable.
Below are a few statistics that are
worth examining:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01

ing models of good roads showing the
various materials used in construction,
miniature road machinery shown in ac-
tual operation, and enlarged photo
graphs showing every phase Of the
good roads problem The other car
was equipped with a stereopticon and
illustrated lectures were conducted by
government representatives, showing
in very striking manner the adVan-
tages Of good roads over bad.
In some of the counties visited the
interest aroused by the train was
such that the people went actively to
work improving their roads, voting
for bond issues and employing engin-.
eers to give skilled supervision. A
representative of the American Asso-
citation for Highway Improvement ac-
companied the train for a portion OF
the trip and efficient work was done
in organizing branches of the associa-
ton in many of the counties.
The Southern railway handled the
train without charge to the govern
ment or the people in the belief that
greater prosperity will result from the
construction of improved roads in the
South. Without a single exception the
work of the road. improvement train
was most heartily approved and in
every town there were heard unquall-
fed expressions Of the value CT the
work and public spirit shown by the
Southern railway in bearing the ex-
pense.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01
For Good Roads.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 28.-That
the good roads movement was given
most effectual impetus by the South
ern Railways road Improvement tTa1n'
which made sweeping tour through
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee,
North Carolina, Virginia, South Caro-
lima, Georgia and Florida between
Nav l and October 27, is indicated in
figures summarizing results Of the
campaign just made public. In the
period of six months during Whlcn
time from one to three demonstrations
were given daily, the experts accom-
panying the train Instructed nearly
$4,000 people in the art OF building
good roads and keeping them in re-
pair. The train trawIed distance OF
nearly 13,500 miles, stopping at 2oo
towns which were located in 2ol
counties. The attendance at the va
rious meetings ranged from a little
less than 100 to over 1900.
The method used in showing the
neonle the advantages of good roads
not only afforded an opportunity for,
them to secure a practical education
on the subject of highway construction
hut was so unique as to form source
of real entertainment for those not dl-
rectly interested in the movement. The
train consisted of three coaches, two
Of which were specially fitted up for
demonstration. One contained work
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01
BUTLER CHOSEN GAFFNEY MAYOR

Gafney, Nov. 28.-The hottest NUM-
cipal campaign in the history of Gaff-
ney came to a close this evening,
when the civic reform movement
achieved a glorious reform triumph by
carrying every precinct in the city,
with the exception of one, Col. T. B.
Butler, leading the re1orm candidates,
being elected mayor.
This means that there will be a
sweeping reduction in the expendi-
lures of the city. The salary of the
mayor will be reduced from $500 per
year to s1O0 per year, and the salary
of aldermen from 100 per year
to 81 per meeting The work on
streets will be enforced and there is
said to be a general shaking up OF
the. police department slated for an
early date. There will also be estab-
lished the Office Of recorder. In the
race for mayor, Col. Butler carried
every precinct by a handsome major
ity, with the exception of Ward l, the
mill ward.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01
MAKES SECOND ESCAPE.

Washington, Ca, Nov. 28:-Hand-
cuffed and tied with a rope, T. B: Wal
ker, a negro, who was being brought
here from Augusta, to be hanged to-
morrow morning, escaped from Sherih
Bobo and two deputies at Barnett, Ga-'
tonight. Bloodhounds were "ushed to
Barnett and a special train carrying
a hundred armed men went from here.
Bullets were sent after the negro. but
he outdistanced the pursuing omeers.
This is Walkers second escape
from impending death. A month ago
he was in the hands of mob On the
way to a suitable lynching place, but
ESCAPED, a hundred bullets failing to
bring him to earth. Feeling, which
was high when Walker killed Charles
S. Hollenshead, a white merchant, a
month ago, is again very high
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01
NEWS OF EXCELSIOR.
Rev. Ira. S. Caldwell breaches Fare
well Sermon-Farmers Fa. Be-
hind With Their Work.

Excelsior, Nov. 29.-The farmers
are far behind in sowing grain, owing
to the rain. The farmers will nave a
close race this fall if they sc; done
with the years work before Christmas
comes.
Messrs. Arthur Lee Wheeler and ira
Mates, of Columbia, caiue up and spent
Sunday at their home he"e.
Mrs. William Wer>s, OF Mountville,
is visiting in the community.
Mr.. J. W. Watts, of Columbia, has
been on a visit to rs brothe', MIR. j.
S. Watts.
Mrs. ]. W. Hartman Will So up r.
Greenwood Saturday - spend a few
days with her sister, Mrs. George T..
Dominick.
Mr.. L. G.. Singley, IF GAYS Lane,
spent a few days in this section last
week. Lee looks natural and We are
glad to know he is getting or we'll.
Mr.. John F. Wheeler went over in
Saluda county last W lex to attend the
burial Of his brother, Mf. Marion
Wheeler.
Tho sweet Dotato croD was fine IN
this section if they will just save.
Excelsior school mas recently put
in two good new coal heaters for the
winter season.
The Rev. Ira S. Caldwell. who has
been preaching for lis here the fourth
Sabbath afternoon in eacn month,
preached his last serrno., Sabbath af-
ternoon for the pres en-, at least, rs
he will soon enter his new field Of
work Mr.. Caldwell has given US good
sermons all along, which we hope will
be as seed soWn in good ground. Mr..
Caldwell has many friends in this Sec
ton who wish him we'll in his new
field Of work.
DR.. and Mrs. E. H. Kibler, of New
berry, came down Sunday on a visit
to his sister, Mrs. A. 4. Singley.
Sigma.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01

is located out Main street about a
mile east from the public square. The
grand jury returned true bill On the
Indictment. The defendants had been
arrested on Tuesday evening on
warrant issued by Magistrate J. C..
Sample on the affidavit of S. P. Crot-
we'll. The warrant was Immediately
executed by Constables Cannon G.
Blease and Thos. P. Adams. The de-
PENDANTS on Tuesday evening gave
bond in the sum of 5000 each for their
appearance in court. Messrs. L. w.
Jones and Fred. H. Dominick were re-
tanned for the defendants. Mr.. Jones
moved for a continuance, saying there
had been no time to prepare defence,
and he felt that it would not be in the
interests of justice to force these Wo-
men to an Immediate trial at this time.
Solicitor Cooper pressed for trial,
saving that he felt that the case was OF
a nature which demanded an lmmed-
late trial. Judge Gage said the in
d;ctment having been handed out just
on the heels of the adjournment OF
court, he did not feel under the cir
cumstances that the women should be
forced to immediate trial, and he con-
tinued the case. Bail was granted the
two defendants in the aggregate sum
of $400.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-12-01
THE NEWS OF WHITMIRE.
Citizens Decide to Establish NeWspa-
per.-Ladies Aid Society.-Per.
sonal and Otherwise.

Whitmire, Nov. 29.-Mr. Ivanhoe
Robertson, of Virginia, visited his
friend and class-mate, Rev. Jno. K.
Roseboro last week.
Mrs. J. I. Young, after a pleasant
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Milan, OF
Clinton, has returned home.
Mr.. Jim Tom Abrams spent the
weekend with Mr.. W. D. Suber and
family.
Mr.. F. H. Shealy has returned from
a visit to his mother, Mrs. Della
Shealy, at Prosperity.
Mr.. Arthur Cromer spent Sabbath
here, and with a member of the fairer
sex worshipped with us at the Meth
odist church.
Mrs. Bonnie Abrams came over from
Atlanta last week and is spending
some time at Mr.. L. D. Abrams and
family. For several months Mrs.
Abrams has been visiting her brother,
Mr.. B. A. Hawkins, in Birmingham,
Ala, and Rev. W. W. McMorris and
Mrs. VIM. Maybin, in Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. Geo. C. Glasgow and daughter,
Miss Matte, came over in their fine
new touring car, and spent q day of
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. P. C
Ferguson, in upper Main street.
Mr.. S. A. Jeter spent a day of last
week in Clinton.
Quite a number of our citizens at
tended the sale of the personal prop
erty of the estate of Miss Ann Rice
last week. The sale took place at the
Alex Rice home place"in Union coun-
ty.
Mr.. J. G. Hunter, of Union, Mr.. j..
D. Epps, of Maybinton, and DR.. W. L..
Sims dined with Mr.. and Mrs. J. E..
Cofeld, Thursday.
The Ladies Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will give silver tea
at the manse on Friday evening, De-
cember 1, from 8 until 10 o'clock. The
guests, will be entertained with recita-
tions and music, both vocal and in
strumental.
Miss Kate Hargrove spent the week
end with the home folks in the Cromer
neighborhood.
Mr.. T. J. Abrams spent the Sabbath
with his brother, Mr.. M. E. Abrams.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jeter spent Sat-
urday in Newberry.
We mentioned some time since that
Mr.. Albert A. Young, of Chester, was
here soliciting subscriptions, so that
he could establish newspaper. Last
week a meeting of the town council
and citizens was called. The meeting
was we'll attended. Several enthuias-
tic speeches were made. Mr.. q. H.
Suber spoke representing the citizens.
In his quiet, substantial, business-like
manner he showed how the newspaper
affair could be financed. The council
and citizens acted upon the sugges-
tions and as the result we expect to
read the Whitmire News next week.
A fine new printing press has arriv-
ed, and everything in connection with
an up to date printing Office is being
put in ship-shape in the old drug store
building.
"In unity there is strength"
Miss Jessie Rutherford, who teach
es the school at Mr.. L. D. Abrams,
spent Saturday WITH her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Rutherford, in New
berry.
Master John S. Jeter spent the
weekend with his uncle, Mr.. G. E..
Jeter and family in Union.
Nita
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

Whereas on the 10Th day Of October.
1911. the board Of supervisors person
ally viewed the Carrig and Jewell
drainage ditch. constructed within
Platte county and pursuant to con-
tract between the county Of Platte and
one Chas. Thompson. and whereas said
board Of supervisors find from said in
spection said drainage ditch to be con-
:iructed according to the terms of said
contract. and
Whereas said drainage ditch has
been accepted by l.. F.. Gottschalk. the
engineer for said county.
Now therefore be it resolved that
said board of supervisors accept and
approve said ditch As constructed and
t::at warrant be drawn for $..S05.54 in
flIi payment Of the balance due said
ChaS. Thompson on said contract. On
E."tion Of Supervisor Schaecher same
w.. adopted.
The following bills on recommends
ton Of the committee on judiciary We're
Oh motion allowed by the board and
the clerk directed to issue warrants in
payment Of same on the Carrig & Jew
ell drainage ditch fund:
Chas. Thompson. final payment
on Carrig & Jewell drain
age ditch ..-.--.----... -$-N"I ~
l.. r. GOttschalk. superintend-
ing nstruction 0f drainage
ultCh W. j"
The communication Of q. W. Tai
bitter and J. NJ. Kelley. acting trustees
Of the Presbyterian church of Monroe.
requesting the board "f supervisors {"
cause To have the taxes cancelled oh
lot :. block &C. in East addition to
Monroe for the year 1910. and the
taxes on some lot marked exempt on
the tax list for the year. 1911. was
committee on claims recommend that
the request be granted.
FRED DASENBRE.K.
HENRY SCHAECHEH
NJ f. CLOTHER.
On motion Of Supervisor Smith same
was adopted.
Moved by Supervisor SEIZURE that che
hoard Of supervisors now adjourn un-
til 3 o'clock. a. H.. tomorrow. Motion
ca, ried.
Columbus. Nebraska. October 81. 1911.
Pursuant to adjournment the board
Of supervisors met at o'clock. n.
Hon. Louis S'chwarZ. chairman. John
Graf. clerk and all members present.
The following was presented:
To the Board Of Supervisors:
Gentlemen: Through the columns OF
a newspaper it appears that the cOun-
~ attorney has made 4 report to your
honorable body. alleging that there re-
mains uncOllected OF the inheritance
tax due the county the sum of 100000.
The order directing the county attor-
ney To check over the records Of my Of
flee to ascertain the amount OF such
tax unsolicited was made last March.
For some reason no steps were taken
to comply with this order until about
ten days ago. although from the time
the order was made I repeatedly ap-
piled to the county attorney for cOun-
sci and suggestions with respect To the
collection Of this tax. but each time
was turned away without advice or
suggestion.
The impression conveyed by his re-
port is that the county has lost $4,000
Of inheritance tax through some fault
Of mine. This report is grossly unfair
to me.
In the first place permit me to say to
your honorable body that there is no
such amount Of uncOllected Inheritance
tates from which inheritance tax Is col
lectible are still in process OF settle
ment. have collected In the past few
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

Columbus 5.:5
Il. 4. Sheldon, account city OF
columbus c-S3
Eye- Schneider- Fowler Co. &C
count Walker twp. ......... l5s. i"
Newman Grove Milling Co. ac-
count Walker twp. ...... 1905 81
Henry Schaecher. sup. account
Walker twp. ......... $50
Ncb. Culvert & Mfg. Co. ac-
count st. Bernard twp. ...... 2S4 20
Standard Bridge Co, account
WOOdville twp. .............. S4l Is
Adam Smith, sup. account CO.
lumbuS twp. ~. W
J. II. Randell. account Columbus
twp %. 80
J. q. BrOwner account city Of
Columbus -. on
Louis SchwarZ. sup. account
city of Columbus ........... Is 90
f. J. Thomas. account city Of
Columbus Ito
Standard Bridge Co. account
Burrows twp. ....-.-.--. 1875"
ii. ID. Clausen. account Shell
Creek Twp. IVo
John II. Schafer. account Gran
vile twp 4.OO
VIM Van Ackeren. account Gram
Vile twp SVV
Louie Bender. account Granville
twp. ~"
Joseph Bender. account Gram
VILE Twp. S-'V
VIM. GROCER. account Granville
twp SVVV
Peter LubisCher account Gran
The claim of ye-Schneider-F Fowler
Co. Of $c39.S5 for lumber furnished
was on recommendation of the COM
mittee on roads and bridges referred
to the town board Of Joliet township
for payment
The following was presented to the
board Of supervisors.
Gentlemen: Chas Thompson. con-
tractor for the widening. deepening
and Strengthening of the Carrig and
Jewell Drainage ditch Is entitled to
the final payment amounting to $ll.-
.22.l0 for said work. the four payments
heretofore made amounting to $S.4l65S
are to he deducted from this amount
according to agreement as per con-
tract dated May 3. 1910
Respectfully submitted.
L. r. GOTTSCHAI.K. Engineer.
ON motion Of Supervisor Schaecher
Saline was adopted.
The following resolution was intro
duc.d by Supervisor ClOther:
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

10 adjournment met at . o'clock. Hon.
Louis Schwarz. chairman. John Graf.
clerk. and all members present.
the following bills were on motion:
allowed by the board and the clerx d;-
reCfed to issue warrants in payment
Of the same on the 1910 county genera
fund.
KlOpp & Bartlett Co. supplies
Tor county ......-.-.. WISE b
Humphrey Democrat. pub. pro-
oeedings. etc. ...... So,
Col. Light Heat & Power Co.
light for September ....... 500
G. X. Prieb. repairs at county
Jail NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 52.7e
Art Metal Construction Co. one
omnibus 100. 90
VIM. Duesman. ballot box and
election booth ............ IL so
John Graf. elk. cash adj
vanced $50
The claims of Jacob Ok. Geo. A.
HOadley. Frank Flakus and Geo. H.
Bender. costs in the matter Of the in
sanity of Jos. Olsufka. We're on motion
deferred until the next session of the
board.
allowed by the board and the clerk
directed to issue warrants in payment
of same on the 1910 county poor fund
Duncan Mercantile Co. mdse.
for poor ................... .$lo.OO
Greisen Bros. mdse. for poor -. 23 IS
The following bills were on motion
allowed by the board and the clerk Ii-
rectcd to issue warrants in payment
of same on the county road and bridge
funds:
columbus ~ 10 81
John Sturek. account cIty Of CO.
lumbuS ".St
j. Il. Curtis. account city of Co
lumbus ............ 5..75
August Euetzman. account city
of Columbus ........ AS
l.. Davis. account city of Co.
lumbuS 3."t
John SINGERS. account city of CO.
lumbus 10.1I
Merit Fish. account city Of CO.
lumpuS %.
Hugo Neid. account city Of CO.
lumbuS ..Vl
Il. w. Way. account city of CO.
iuhpuS d-"'
Frank johnson. account city If
Columbus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80
ID. b. Clark. account city of CO.
luuiUuS SS'
Louis Schutt. account city of
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

in his annual message to Congress, December
4, 1907, said:
''As an incident to creating the deep water
ways down the Mississippi, the territory lying
adjacent to the lower Mississippi along its
lower course will, therefore, become one of
the most prosperous and populous, as it al
ready is one of the most fertile farming
regions in the world"
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
Hon. James Wilson

Secretary of the u. S. Department of Agri-
culture, in an address to Iowa farmers, said:
81 WANT TO ADVISE YOU TO KEEP
YOUR EYESON THE SOUTH, AND ESPE-
CIALLY ON THAT PART OF THE SOUTH
IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF NEW
ORLEANS. 1T IS A GREAT COUNTRY"
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

years almost $4,000. and when the rec
L closed 1 have no reason to believe that
there will he dollar of this tax I'M
i collected if each county officer does his
duty In the matter.
The inheritance tax law is new and
subject to many different and conflict
ing interpretations. There is one es
i tate where the interests Of the heirs
| was very conflicting and the settle
ment Of the estate troublesome In
| this estate the tax has not as yet been
/ collected. but nearly all the heirs can
he reached. and furthermore. under the
law. the tax follows the land. and by
proper procedure the county will col
| lect every dollar Of this tax
would therefore respectfully ask
your honorable body tn appoint a COM
mittee to go into this matter in a bust
ness-like and nom bipartisan manner.
and thereby afford me. AS well as the
county attorney. an opportunity to be
| heard. and to present the facts fully
and fairly. to the end that the tax
, ditiOn Of affairs.
Respectfully Subu1ltteu.
JOHN RATTERMAN.
County Judge.
Moved by Supervisor Schaechcr that
| a committee Of three be appointed nv
| the chair to check over the records IN
! the county judges office for the pur-
| pose of aSrertaining the amount Of ur-
| collected Inheritance tax and the c"un-
| ~ attorney Is hereby ordered and di-
| r-cted to be present and advise with
| the committee when said records are
| examined and that the COMMITTEE. re-
port its findings at the next session of
| the board.
Motion carried and the chair appoint
cd Supervisors Schaech"r. Schur" and
Wilson as such committee.
Moved by Supervisor Smith that
| committee Of three he appointed Of
which the chairman Of this board shall
be one to solicit bids for the coal To
| ~ used the coming winter at the court
| hous.. and said committee to purchase
the same Motion carried and Super
yisOrs Smith and Wilson and Chairman
Schwarz were appointed as such COM
mittee.
Moved by Supervisor Smith that tht.
| supervisor Of the district wherein the
Carrig and Jewell drainage ditch Il 10
lated, be directed to cause To havr the
necessary changes made on the moo"
gs te Of said ditch. Motion carried.
The following bills were on IN tion
allowed by the board and the clerk di-
| rected to issue warrants in payment
Of the sam. on the 1910 county gene raj
fund:
Fred DasenbrOck, sup, services
as supervisor u"
Louis Schwarz. sup. services as
supervisor ..-.----.-----. law
Henry Schaecher. sup. services
&C sunsrvisor . 81 Is
Adam Smith. sup. services as sup
erviSOr --.-----'-'- -'AN
J. +. SEIZURE. sup, services as
sun.rv;s.r 20. 90
NJ F. Clother. sup services as
supervisor --.---..---.---. 1919"
Daniel Wilson. sup services as
.rnsrv;sor ..2 90 80
Moved by Supervisor SEIZURE that the
board Of supervisors now adjourn I'M
til December 4. 1911, at O'Clock D. m
Motion carried.
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02
Proceedings Of the Board of super
vlOOPo.


Columbus. Nebraska. October IS. 1911
The board Of supervisors OF Platte
County. Nebraska. met in adjourned
session at o'clock p. m. Hon. Louis
Schwarz. chairman. and John Graf.
clerk.
i:oll called and following members
present:
Supervisors Clother. DaSenbrock
Schaecher. SEIZURE. Smith. Wilson and
Chairman Schwarz.
The minutes OF the previous session
of the board OF supervisors were read
and on motion approved by the board.
Moved by Supervisor Smith that the
board Of supervisors now adjourn until
o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the
purpose to proceed and inspect the
work done by Contractor Chas Thomp-
son on the Carrig and Jewell Drainas.
ditch. Motion carried.
{, ,umbus. Nebraska. October 10. 1911
The board OF supervisors pursuan,
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

Columbus Public Library-13th st.
between North and Olive Streets.
Hours 2 to S 80 p. m. and z to 8 30
p. n.
The Columbus journal., 1911-11-02

New Orleans the month July 1913 per 1000
THE UNITED STATES There
death prosion stroke The annual rainfall 81 inches well
distributed 1t ideal climate the round both for comfort and health
STAPLE CROPS AS
IN NEBRASKA and when fruits vegetables will yield
many
following which shows what will produce
when farmed by ordinary renter
Lafayette La, Oct l6 1911
GERMANA & LUMBER CO., Columbus Neb
personally bought 40
of and furnished him team and
planted and sold for $lOOO
fifteen planted which yielded 40
oneha rental Second planted
first proceeds amounted
besides which did record
stand
ing in the field this Yours truly, o
land bought small tracts Louisiana
friends and patrons take advantage the
third will TUESDAY, NOVEM
itself For further pacu
lars call