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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
Semi finals Last Monday,

On Monday afternoon was held the
| semi-final contest for the Stockwel
prize in oratory, and six of the contest
ants were chosen from the candidates
to take part in the annual contest to
be held Thursday, June 8. The Stock
well oratorical contest is one of the
Innovations made by the Hon. w. l.
Stockwell while he was state superin-
tendent of public instruction, and which
he has decided to continue in the flu
ture. Only freshmen are permitted to
compete.
Those who have qualified for the
final contest, and their orations are:
Ina Currie, Cavalier, N. D., Our Duty
to the Immigrant.
Jessie Grassick, Grand Forks, The
Child immigrant.
Ferdinand Lilo, Lengby, Mimi,
The Joy of Struggle.
Johanna Londergan, Grand Forks
Plea for Country Life.
Tudor Owen, Grand Forks, The Age
Of the Young Man.
Francis Templeton, Grand Forks
The Great West.
Miss Black, Mr.. Hunsaker, and Pro-
lessor LeDaum acted as judges of the
contest.
Miss Margaret Haskell, senior arts,
of Bottineau, N. D., was declared win
ner of first place in the Y. w, C. A,
contest which was held in the audi
forum of teachers college last Satur-
day evening. Harold S. Jewell of Can
do and Harry e. South of Argusville
were awarded second and third places
respectively. ~
The w. C. T. u. contest was open to
all university students and the sub.
Ject to be dealt with was The Value OF
Total Abstinence in Life. Ten essays
were submitted. Professor Squires,
DIR. Gillette and DR.. Boyle were the
judges OF the essays. Besides the
honor of winning such a contest, a
prize of $50 was awarded the winner,
and the winner Of second place re-
ceived $40. The prizes were awarded
by Mrs Lillian Smith, vice president
OF the local w. G. T. u
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Miss Eddy was on the programme
for a paper on The Modern Drama at
the Federation Of Women's clubs last
Saturday. Most of the music for the
programme last Saturday was by local
talent, the songs by the children of
the city school, the Normal Glee club,
the mems quartette, the vocal duet by
Mesdames Travis and Tharaldsen, the
instrumental duet by Mesdames Thar
aldsen and Ylvisaker, the instrumental
solo by Mrs. r. Berg constituting the
numbers furnished.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The annual school picnic will be
held next Saturday in Rasmussen's
grove.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Mr.. Twerberg OF Grafton, deputy
sheriff of Walsh county, called on for
mer teachers last Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The weekly prayer meeting Of the
christian associations was in the form
of a joint meeting, addressed by Mrs
r. M. Pollock A vocal duet was
rendered by the Misses Beckman and
Buchanan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Fred stever is the leader in the
organisation OF the boy scout move
ment in the city OF Barnesville,
MINI. Al business mems committee
OF directors has been organized, scout
masters obtained and a physician APP
pointed, and the organization promises
a vigorous and healthy growth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Miss Agnes Cuthbertson left last
Saturday for her home at Absaraka for
vacation and Miss Anna Knutson on
similar mission to Audubon, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The class in bacteriology has nearly
completed their preliminary work on
making culture media and have be-
come experts in the art of sterilization
They are now making cultures of spe-
cial kinds Of bacteria. A thorough
analysis of milk, water, air and soil
will soon be undertaken, and also
critical study Of the common disease
producing forms.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Copy for the annual catalogue nun-
Der of the normal school bulletin has
gone to the printer and 1t Is expected
that these catalogues will be distribute
ed before commencement. The sum-
mer school bulletin ia now distributed
and contains much interesting infor-
nation regarding the coming session.
and some very interesting pictures or
scenes at the last summers session.
should you not receive q copy, just
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The chapel address Of last Wednes-
day was given by Dean Bowling He
gave a few pages. as he expressed It,
from his experience in social work in
the cities. His account of some phases
OF the problems encountered, and OF
his experiences in dealing with boys
who had served time in reformatories
was decidedly interesting
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The school campus is being beauti
fed by various kinds of trees ant
shrubs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Monday morning Mrs. Hazelton,
senior faculty member. took the
senior class for a drive The weather
was perfect. and the spirits of the
company were in harmony with the
day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Mr.. Vowles. sr., and Professor
Vowies were guests at the faculty
table Sunday at dinner. Miss Carkin
Of Grand Forks was guest at the
college table May 6.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Mr.. Talbot preached morning and
evening at the Moorhead Presbyterian
church last Sunday His regular pull
pit in Gardner was occupied during
his absence by Physical Director
Harrison of the city Y. M. G. A.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The student committee, which has
charge OF some Of the social affairs of
the ladies, has been elected for next
year, and the personnel is as follows:
Edith Colwell, Florence Sell, Caro-
buchanan. Lissie Hodgson and Claire
Gardner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

the preliminary part of their work and
are ready to begin active field work
and study Of the various flowers as
they appear.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Mr.. Gefall had the misfortune to get
d considerable quantity OF ammonium
hydroxide into his eyes In the chemI-
cal laboratory Professor Wanner
was present at the time OF the acct
dent, and took prompt measures to
counteract the action Of the chemical.
and II Ii hoped that Mr. Gefan viii be
none the worse tor his experience III d
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Recently the Sigma Theta Sorority
and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
enjoyed very pleasant outing to-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

few days, although at present he is
obliged to wear dark glasses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

Mr.. Cassell and Mr.. and Mrs. House
man visited the school on Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

The Fargo and Moorhead Library
club was entertained Thursday BY the
librarian, Miss Conn, in her coy office
In the library. After a pleasant SEES
sion, dainty refreshments were served
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

A large number of the college girls
attended the Geneva luncheon Of the
Y. w. G. A. convention on May 6.
President Creegan was one OF the
speakers Of the evening, and Miss
Beulah Amidon responded to the toast
High Lights.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
THE REST ROOM.
Donations Acknowledged by Mrs. u.
B. EYanS-ROOm Presents a Most
Comfortable Appearance.

Mrs. NJ. B. Evans, who has been ac-
tive in arranging a rest room for the
ladies Of the country in the old court
house building, has had very generous
and material assistance from the mer-
chants of the city.
The room has been thoroughly
cleaned and overhauled downstairs,
and the hall ways have been calsom-
ined, and the whole place presents a
very different appearance. The room
is now ready, and Mrs. Evans, with
out any compensation, except the COM
fort that she may be able to furnish
the ladies from the country who take
advantage of this rest room, has Civ
en- practically all of her time to it
and is still in charge.
She hands The Herald and News the
following list of donors and donations,
and the statement below:
Summer & Hipp, two handsome
rockers and two tapestry rugs; ;;~Shel-
ey-Wheeler Co., two handsome rock
ers and two administer rugs; J. Henry
West. an elegant resting couch; May
or Langford, a fine water cooler;
Messrs. C.. G. Blease and G.. W. Bish-
op, nice white window shades; Mrs.
Joseph Mann, lace bureau scarf; Mrs.
Press Cromer, of Pomaria, set Of fine
towels; J. A. Mimnaugh, cretOn cur
tains; Mrs. J. W. Denning, ever and
basin; Mrs. w. A. Hill, set of nice
towels; Oswald Copeland, lock and
keys; Mrs. M. B. Evans, bureau, wash
stand, tables, chairs, screen, table
serviM, dishes and silver for visitors
wishing to enjoy their lunch in the
rest room. No meals prepared in the
rest room.
"All donations will be published to
keep the record straight, for the bene-
fit of our public-spirited merchants,
! who have so generously and unsolicit-
ed given aid to cause for the benefit
of women and children in the grand
old county of NeWberry."
1t will be seen that the room is very
comfortable and all the ladies will be
welcome who desire to refresh them
selves for a little while.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
CITIZENS MEETING CALLED.
For November SO Consider Plans
for Nominating City Council and
Other Matters.

A meeting of the executive commit
tee Of the Democratic party of New
berry was held on Saturday afternoon.
It was decided to call a meeting of the
citizens Of the town to be held in the
council chamber on Monday evening,
November 6, to consider the question
of nominating candidates for mayor
and aldermen and any other matters
that may legally come before the
meeting.
At the meeting on Saturday DR.. y.
B. Mayer and MI. H. W. Domlnlck were
annointed committee to audit the
books of the secretary and treasurer
and make report to the citizens meet
ing.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
One Cent a Word. No ad'
vertisement taken for less
than rs cents.

Sig AUCTION SALE OF CHOICE
horses Saturday, October %, at Guy
Browns. stables, Newberry, S. G.
Thirty horses. This will be grand
collection Of "High Class Indiana
Horses" coming direct from the
breeding farms. They are all thor
oughly broken and ready for I'M
mediate use, among which can be
found a number of good farm teams,
farm mares and general purpose
horses. Also some good, useful lV-
cry and road horses. In fact there
will be some all Sizes to select from
They can be seen and driven by all
intending buyers. Exchanges or
private sales will be made any time
before the auction sale opens. EV-
cry horse must and shall be sold
without reserve to the highest bid
ders. The auction sale starts
promptly at p. No., Saturday, &C
tober %, at Guy Browns stables,
Newberry, S. C. P. G. Waldron'
Owner and Shipper.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
STUDENTS TO GATHER.
College Association to Meet in Holland
Hall-All Colleges in the State to
be Represented.

The town will be gay during the
week, students from many colleges
will be collected here at the conven-
ton, which begins next Thursday
evening at s o'clock at Holland Hall.
Delegates have been elected to rep
resent all of the collegs Of the State
and by Thursday night between Is and
100 will be here, coming from Furman
university, Wofford college, Erskine
college, Presbyterian college at Clin-
ton, University of South Carolina,
Charleston college, the Citadel, and
Davidson college in North Carolina.
The convention is held in the inter-
est of mission and Bible study among
the students Of the several colleges.
It is one of the great movements
among college men promoted by the
college Young Mems Christian asso-
citation. In Newberry college several
classes are always under way, studying
missions and the Bible.
Among the speakers who will be
present are DR.. H. n. Snyder, of Wof-
ford college; DR.. W. D. Weatherford,
international student secretary; J. n.
Montgomery, international student
secretary; A. NJ Trawick, internation-
al social secretary; G. C. Huntington,
Interstate student secretary; R. L.
Sweeney, of Clemson; J. G. Briggs, in
ter-State collegiate secretary; W. P.
Mills, of Carolina" There will be
other notable visitors and guests.
Mr.. A. L. Gunter, of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Of the college, is much pleased with
the cordial response of the people Of
Newberry in the matter Of entertain
ment All the delegates will be taken
care of with the usua1 hospitality Of
our town.
The public is cordially invited to all
the meetings, especially the night
meetings. They will be held at Hol-
land Hall. On Sunday prominent
speakers will occupy the pulpits Of
NeWberry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
"The iGrI in the Taxi

"The Girl in the Taxi" which comes
to the city opera house for an engage
ment Thursday night October 26, was
first produced in Paris under the title
lie Fills Papa," which might be rem
dered Like Father Like Son. The
piece created one Of the greatest SEN
sations the French metropolis has ever
known and rar for more than 1000
nights. 1t was originally written by
Anthony Mars, that past master IN
the art of intrigue. The American
adaptation was made by Stanislaus
stange, and holds the record tor the
long runs of any similar play in New
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
LEADING ALL THE BOYS.

X X * X X x X i r x X 4 +
The Herald and News made mention
Friday of the good work done by Mas
ter William Haskell Derrick, of Little
Mountain, as agent for the Saturday
Evening Post. He has won the prize
in South Carolina for the month of
September given to towns the size of
Little Mountain for the largest num-
Der of subscribers. Master William
Haskell began as an agent in July OF
this year. For the first two or three
weeks he sold only ten to fifteen
copies. From that time he has gradu-
ally increased his sales and at present
he is selling two to three hundred
copies each week. For the last two
weeks he has been leading all the boys
in the United States for the Shetland
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
PURELY PERSONAL.
Movements of Many People, New
berrians and Those Who Visit
NeWberry.

The Dutch Weather Prophet" says
there will be light frost in parts OF
South Carolina during October.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Summerfeld and
children, of Baltimore, are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Mann.
The Orpheus club will meet at the
residence of Mr.. S. B. Jones Thurs
day at s .. m. All members are re-
quested to be present.
Two beautiful rainbows were seen
in the eastern skies at one time Sum
day afternoon. They followed fear
fully gloomy and dismal day.
Rev. J. A. Sigh, D. D., will preach
his farewell sermon as pastor OF st.
Paurs Lutheran church in the coun-
tv on the second Sunday in November.
He has served the congregation for
46 years.
The Rally Day exercises which were
to be held at Trinity church on 1ne
22nd. have been postponed on account
Of the rain, and will be held next Sun
dav, the 2sth, with dinner on the
ground.
The heavy rain Of Saturday nlgnt
and Sunday put many of the s1reecs
and sidewalks Of the city, and many
Of the roads of the county. in bad con-
dition. Permanent work is the only
kind Of work which will Withstand
such rains.
The civil and criminal courts Will
he held in Newberry during the tnlro
and fourth weeks Of November. Judge
Gage will preside. There are Jew
prisoners in jail for the criminal court
but there are number out on oono'
and it is probable there will be COM
paratively heavy court
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
Rex.3. D. Shealy to Leave NeWberry.

rESsN0r of The Herald and News:
Dear Sir and Esteemed Friend: Next
Sunday the goth inst, will be the con-
clusion of my services as pastor OF
Naver Memorial pastorate. My ad-
dress will then be changed to Lees
vile, S. C. I have received and &C
cepted a call to churches which Will
serve from my home there. During
my stay of four years in Newberry' l
have received many kindnesses, but
none have been n ~e appreciated tnan
those received fr' you. You have not
only sent me your valuable paper all
these years without any cost to me,
go1t have shown me all the kindness
possible in publishing all items OF
church news furnished you for pub
lication.
take this method of expressing to
vou my sincere thanks for your very
kind consideration. Praying Gods
richest blessings upon you and yours.
Sincerely yours,
J. D. Shealy.
October %, 1911.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

York, Chicago and Boston. The locale
has been changed from Paris to New
York, but the play retains all the hu-
NOR and atmosphere of midnight life
which made it so popular abroad.
In the authors opinion, "The Girl
in the Taxi" is by far the cleverest
and funniest piece credited to his ia
cile pen. 1t contains more wit and
humor, more interesting and amusing
characters, and more lud1crous' ye.
possible complications and eGnbarrass-
ments than half dozen OF MS otner
plays combined.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
ROBERT CHARLES MAYBIN.
Stricken Suddenly With Paralysis
Dies in Few HOurs-Good Up
right Citizen.

Mr.. Robert Charles Maybin, son OF
the late A. G. Maybin, died Thursday
afternoon at 6 o'clock, following a
severe stroke Of paralysis at about IL
O'Clock of the same day.
Mr.. Maybin with some others was
engaged in loading cotton to be haul
ed to the gin from his home when the
sudden stroke came to him. HIS VIE
was present at the time and the ply
sicians were hurriedly summoned but
he was unconscious wnen tn ey arriV-
I'D and death followed a few hours
1ater.
Mr.. Maybin is survived by his wife
and three daughters, Mrs. Fl. T. Will
son, of Darlington, and Misses Verna
and Teresa Maybin. He is also sur
vivad by one sister, Mrs. Jas. H. Gail
lard. and two brothers, Frank and
Reuben Maybin, all of this county.
Mr.. Maybin was 81 years old and
had spent his entire life in the city
and county of Newberry. He was an
honest, upright conscientious citizen
following the pursuit of farming at
the time of his death. He was a man
who attended to his own business. For
number of years, he clerked and con-
Quoted a mercantile business OF MS
own account in the city Of NeWberry.
The funeral services were held Fri
day afternoon from his residence IN
: the suburbs of the city, conducted oy
: Rev. Edw. Fulenwider, Of the Luther
an church, and Rev. M. L. Banks OF
the Methodist church. Mr.. Maybln was
= life long and consistent member OF
the Methodist church. Interment was
had at Rosemont cemetery at O'CLOCK
Friday afternoon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
Exley.H0U1Way.

Mr.. J. B. O'Neal Holloway has gone
To Savannah to be present at the mar
riage of his son, Thos. W. Holloway, to
Mis- Lucille Exley on the 2otn. Mr.
Thos. W. Holloway is a graduate OF
Newberry college and has been in Sa-
yannah connected with the railroad
for several years.
Miss Exley is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. L. Exley, who are among the
most prominent citizens OF Savannah.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
DIR. GEO. P. BIBLE.
First Lecture in Lyceum Course HOl.
land HaIl-Orator and Natural
HumOrist.

The first number of the lyceum
course this season is DR.. Geo. P. Bible,
humorous lecture and entertainer,
Holland Hall, October 25.
As an orator and natural humorist
we are told that Dr. Bible ranks among
the foremost. He is now president Of
the National School of Expression
and Oratory. His work as president
of the State Normal School of Penn
sylVania, has given him an insight into
life most helpful to people old and
young.
We understand that there is but one
man on the lyceum platform who re-
ceived more return engagements last
season than DR.. Bible. This speaks
well for our first number.
You will enjoy Dr. Bible. His thor
ough command of voice and gesture
are elements of strength in his lec-
lures. while his wit and humor are
natural and spontaneous, always en-
phasizing some solid part of his phil
osophy.
Season tickets, admit two, $3.50;
season tickets, admit one, $500. Sim
gle admission for DR.. Bible so cents.
for concerts IS cents. There will be
seven attractions three lectures and
four concerts.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

THE QUALITY PRESSING CLUB.
Ihree good reasons why you should.
have your work done here. LIST. We
are responsible for your goods. End.
We clean and press only for white
people. 3rd. We use the best clean
Ing preparations. Phone 2so. 81.
D. Havird, Manager. - /
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
Baraca Glass.

The Baraca Sunday school class of
the First Baptist church will meet
Tuesday s p. M, October "a, at the
residence of Mr.. J. H. West for the
purpose of transacting some very I'M
portant business. All members are
expected to be present.
C.. A. Murphy,
Reporter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

pony and outfit offered to boys in
towns the size Of Little Mountain who
may sell the largest number.
William is II years old. He is
student in the Little Mountain high
school and son of Mr.. Joe B. Derrick.
He desires The Herald and News to
thank his many friends for the aid
they have given him this national
contest and he assures them that his
chance for the capture of this national
prize is very good, and hopes that his
friends will continue to give him en-
couragement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

FOR SALE-Wannamakers improved
seeds; 1000 bushels left, finest Ap-
pier: seed ats ("the best for the
south'), grown from only the heav-
lest selected seed, and threshed pure,
clean and heavy for planting. Price,
one bushel, 81; 10 to 49, 95c.; so to
80, 90c.; 100 or more, Soc. per bush
ell +. o. b. The best selected pedi-
greed Cleveland big boil and Cow
ington Too,e cotton and Marlboro
prolific corn seed IN the South to-
day. Write for prices and valuable
circular on cultivation OF above
crops. Address Modern Seed Farm
st. Matthews, S. G.
10-2O-2t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24
10-2O-2t.

The lion and the lamb reclining to-
gether may not be exactly typifed IN
Mr.. Gonzales and Mr.. Hemphill work
ing shoulder to shoulder, but the con-
junction of these two certainly brings
nearer the millenium.-Sumter Herald.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

WANTED-At once. 50 last winters
suits to clean and press at the Quail
ity Pressing Club. We make them
like new. Phone 29e. We call for
and deliver the goods. h. D. Havird,
Manager
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

wAhTED-5,0oo green rawhides b9,
November Is. Will pay. highest pric-
es. I have nice line Of fresh meats
at all times. T. NJ. Sanders. ~:
9-19-tf. e.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

GET OUT that winter suit, or lady's
coat suit, place it on rne hall table
and phone 26e, and we will do the
rest. Red Lion Pressing Club, T.
E. Wicker, Manager. 10-10-4t-1taW
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

OYSTERS, ETC-Fresh oysters will
be served daily in any style called
for at the Newberry hotel cafe. Ev-
erything else good that the market%
affords. "..,>>
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-24

WATCHES; jewelry and spectacles
repaired quickly, accurately, prompt
ly, reasonably. Watches and jewelry
for sale. See me. ]. G. Daniels, at
Ward & Chapman's Shoe Store.
1o-3-tf. ~