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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
FIR. MURPHY DENIES
 RUMOR OF CHANGES.

Rev. John F. Murphy, pastor of St
 Mary's church, denied this afternoon the rumor that the boundary line of his parish was to be extended to in- clude all that section south of Arctic street taking off a part of St. Charles parish. The northern boundary of the parish is now runs along the railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
Minister Shows Approval Of
 Sunday Baseball
Rev ). w. Larkin Breaches Ser. mon on POughkeepsie Field to Show Approval of
 Sabbath Game

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 19.- Rev. J. w. Larkin says that he be- lieves in Sunday baseball and, to prove his sincerity, Sunday afternoon he addr essed a crowd of 8 thousand fans on the field of the Volunteer Baseball Club, where men, women and children stood in the hot sun for an hour and heard him preach @ ser men on practical religion to fit the needs of the masses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
Tears That Tickle.

If you are feeling downhearted tell your sad story to a fat man and get him to crying about 1t If the tears rolling down his vast expanse of cheek fail to make you laugh you know where the river is.-Atchison Globe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
We'll Known.

Blobbs-Is Harduppe pretty we'll known in your town? Slobbs-I should say he is. He's so we'll known he can't even borrow an umbreIla.-Phil. adelphia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
HOTEL KAATERSKILI,
In the Catskill Mountains-Eleyatio 5000 Feet-The Rejuvenation of
 This Famous Resort

5000 Feet-The Rejuvenation of This Famous Resort
 The first time this hotel has been leased. MT. Louis Frenkel, for IA years proprietor of the Hotel Albert, has leased this hotel, and has reno vated and put it in first class condi- tion Climate and location unequaled in either Europe or America. Up to date Garage, Boating, Fishing, Golf. Tennis. Excellent accommodations for Conventions. Assembly rooms seating 1000 persons. Symphony Or chestra. Special Attractions and In- ducements for the Younger Set.
 HARRISON S. DOWNS, Manager Booking Office, Berkeley Lyceum 1s
 West 44th St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19

Foley Kidney Pills contain just the ingredients necessary to regulate and strengthen the action of the kidneys and bladder. Try them yourself. F. B. Brill, Curtis Pharmacy. Il 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
His Honest Face.

Anyway, he has an honest face" Honest? You surprise me-
 "Yes; it's the only honest thing about him. It shows how dishonest he really is"-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
Not Misplaced.

Backer-You got trimmed bad l thought you said you were confident of the result Pugilist-I was. l knew I'd get licked!-Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19

There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and industry Mitchell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
THE SMITH, MURRAY co.
WASH GOODS At About Half Prices,

Our Wash Goods Department is stocked with Real Bargains Just when the hot weather makes them inds pensable we slice off the price and put the finest at your service at the usual cost of commoner kinds You will have to do some hurry up shopping if you want first choice If you in time you will get the best of them These prices mean a saving to you. 15oD worth 7 a 1000 yards shing O~ - 9 -0o' 00 p--O' 36  Our entire line pads of VOIES  oOo yards 32 Madras
 
 
 
  
 
 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19
SILK BARGAINS

PONGEE suitable Coats and sufA wears ndviIw Good vauea
 of effects Special at 2sc 2 yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-19


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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
James Andrew Riser.

James Andrew Riser was born De-
cember 81, 1882, and departed this life
June %, 1911, aged 78 years, five
months and q days. He is survived
by his wife, six daughters, three sons,
25 grandchildren, five great-grand-
children, and one sister, besides many
relatives and friends to mourn his de-
parture. His body, weak and worn
out, was laid to rest in the family
graveyard nearby, in accordance with
his wish. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by his pastor, Rev. I. e. Long
A tribute of love was very tenderly
said by, Rev. J. A. Sligh, D. D., who
was lifelong friend of the deceased
brother. He was member of good
standing in Bethlehem Lutheran
church, with which he identified him
self early in life. For more than
three years he served as soldier in
the Confederate war. He was de-
voted husband and loving father.
In this sad hour may the God of
peace and love comfort the widowed
wife and fatherless children. my
grace is sufficient"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
New Names Added-TelephOne the
RuIe-Many Farmers Use
Phones.

The new directory of the Southern
Bell Telephone company has been de-
livered to the subscribers in Newberry
and Prosperity by Manager T. J.
Shriver. The new directory contains
all the changes and corrections in list
ing that have been made since the last
directory was printed.
The number of new names appear
ing in the list would indicate that
there are constant additions to the
number of subscribers in Newberry
and vicinity and the telephone devel-
opment is continuous.
The Southern Bell company has
evolved a plan whereby it furnishes
telephone service to farmers and 9TH
er rural residents on an economical
basis. As a result the telephone is
now the rule, rather than the excep-
tion, on the farm and farmers in all
sections of the State are Installing
telephones in their homes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
Death of Mr.. James A. Riser.

Mr.. James A. Riser died at his
home near Pomaria Wednesday of last
week age 79 years. He lived in the
old Riser homestead where his ances-
tors for many carnations had resided.
He was buried in the family burying
ground on the plantation on Thursday
Of last week. Mr.. Riser is survived by
his widow and nine children, six
daughters and three sons as follows:
Mrs. w. J. Ballentine, Mrs. Jno. NJ.
Buckley, of Lexington county; Mrs.
Jno. NJ. Koon, Mrs. Garry Gruber, Mrs
David Koon, Mrs. Edward Koon, of
Newberry county; and Mr.. Albert F.
Riser, of Liberty; Mr.. Joe w. Riser,
of Columbia; ". R. Riser, of Page
land.
Mr.. and Mrs Riser celebrated their
golden wedding several years ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
NEWS OF NHITMIRE.
Personal Mention of Many People
Farmily Barbecue Enjoyed-Oth-
er Matters.

Whitmire, July 6.-Mrs: George Ed
dy and sons spent last Sabbath with
her sister, Mrs. S. l.. Gary.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jeter were II
Newberry on Tuesday last.
Mrs. David McCracken and daugh-
ter, Miss Eleanor, have returned
home after paying a pleasant trip to
Mrs. Frances Lyles and Miss Ellen
Lake.
DR.. H. K. Boyd has returned to
Whitmire and resumed the practice OF
his profession.
Miss Sarah FAINT, o. Newberry, is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. Med. Metts.
Miss Lynn Werner, of Seneca, and
Miss Frances Burns, of Anderson, two
charming young ladies, are spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. F. H.
Burns.
Miss Mayme Mcdaniel, of Augusta,
is spending the week with her broth
er, Mr. Sims Mcdaniel.
Miss Esther Blair, after spending
a pleasant week with her sister, Mrs.
Jas. Tidmarsh, and making many
friends here has returned to her
home at Blairs.
Miss Mauldin Graham, of Columbia,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jas. It'd
Mr.. Marvin e. Abrams has gone to
Glenn Springs for a few weeks rest.
Miss Winnie Henderson is spending
the week with her sister, Mrs. Marvin
E. Abrams.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coleman are of
for two weeks vacation in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Tidmarch Vis-
tied his relatives here last week. They
enjoyed the dance on Friday evening.
Misses Lydie and Helen coleman,
after a. pleasant stay with their many
friends here, have returned to their
home at Coronaca.
Misses Aileen, Tillie and Lizzie
Deaver, and Misses Pearl, Mary and
Louise Bates, six charming young Ia
lies of Carlisle, have been the guests
If Mrs. W. A. Andrews.
Mr.. Julian Welsh, of Carlisle, is
visiting at Mr.. w. A. Andrews.
Mrs. W. H. Watson, of Greenwood
and Mrs. J. NJ. Smith and daughter, |
If Manning, are visiting Messrs. Tom,
Alpheus and Will Watson.
All those connected with the Glenn
1owry Manufacturing company enjoy
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
NEWS OF BACHMAN CHAPEL.
Sudden Death-Farmers Up With
WOrk-COmmuniO Services at
Colony Next Sunday.

Slighs, July 5.-Quite a sad and sud-
den death occurred near here On last
Sunday morning about o'clock when
Mrs. Sarah Edwards, wife of Mr.. Jess
Edwards, who was working with Mr..
L. L. Moore, died. She retired on Sat-
urday night seemingly as well as ever
and about 3 O'Clock Mr.. Edwards was
awakened by an unusual, strange
breathing and called physician, but
Of no good, and at about o'clock she
passed away. Her remains were
buried in the West End cemetery On
Monday about 12 o'clock. Burial ser
vices being conducted by Rev. J. D.
Shealy. Mrs. Edwards leaves besides
a husband and four small children,
two sisters and one brother. Mr.. Ed
wards has the sympathy Of the COM
munity, ~; ....,,:S,1 +
We have had good rains and the
crops are growing nice. The occa-
sional showers are fine.
The farmers are pretty we'll UP with
their work now. The young cotton
which was so late about coming up
looks more favorable and if seasons
are right may make fairly good cotton.
There will be communion services
at Colony church On next Sunday
morning. Preparatory services on
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Rev. J. D. Kinard began a series jof
three sermons on the last preaching
day at Colony as follows: First; "The
Greatest Loss" Second, "The Great
est Gain" Third, "The Greatest Ser
vice" The first one certainly was
very interesting.
An invitation will be extended to
any one desiring is Unite with Colony
church either by confirmation Or let
ter.
Mr.. NJ. L. Strauss fine horse snag-
ged an ugly cash on one of its hips
last Tuesday,. Mr.. Strauss called DR..
Sharpe, Of Newberry, who dressed the
wound nicely and the horse is getting
along very we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Epps, of Laur-
ems, came down to Mr.. Epps' mother,
Mrs. Jimmie Epps, on last Sunday.
Mr. Epps returned home on Tuesday
and Mrs. Epps and children
are remaining a while.
Mrs. J. Maxey Morris, of NeWberry,
spent a portion Of this week with her
mother, Mrs Jimmie Epps.
Master Hayne Boozer, Of Newberry,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Wilson
this week. W.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
NOT OUT FOR GOVERNOR.

Leesville, July 5.-In speech yes
terday at Summerland Springs, before
an audience of. about 1000 people, Mr..
John E. Swearingen, State superin-
tendent of education, said he was not
and would not be candidate for the
office of governor He made a ringing
speech on the text book matter and
easily had the crowd with him. Con-
gressnran Byrnes also spoke.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07

thy's liquor, and he tried to involve
Williams in a difficulty about it. L
is said that Davenport cursed vii,
liams ON that occasion and said some
pretty fought things to him. 1t is
likewise stated that Williams kept
his head and although urged by some
of bis friends to resent what Daven'
port said, made the statement that il
asmuch as he was an officer he woulc
not allow himself to be drawn into 6
difficulty. Yesterday at Old Town
Davenport again approached Williams
and rebuked him for taking McCar-
thy's liquor and saying that inasmuct
as one of bis kinsmen had been gotten
into trouble, Williams would have tt
get him into trouble.
The story goes that Williams tried
to avoid any difficulty and quietly
walked away, going to Chapman's
store It seems that Davenport fol-
lowed him, and after some words at
tackled him. In the tussle both men
went out of the store door in the lit
tie piazza at the front; here the fight
was continued and one of Williams's
legs got fastened between some Stats
nailed around as banisters, and sway
ing backward fell and Davenport fell
over him and out on the ground
While in this position it is said that
Davenport collared Williams and the
latter reached for his knife and CASH
ed him across the muscle Of the LETT
arm and across the heart. AS soon
as he was cut Davenport, it seems
loosed his grip on Williams and run
ming a short distance fell; he Dleo
profusely, and it was thought he would
bleed to death before medical aid could
be had. A phone message from New
berry this morning stated that he was
not dead, but IS ii a critical eendi=
ton. Williams came across Saluda
river after the trouble and spent last
night in this county. This morning
on hearing that Davenport was dead
he came to Saluda and delivered him.
self into the hands Of Sheriff Sample;
he is now occupying a room at the
Herlong hotel. -,-....~
Mr.. Williams is brother-i1t-laW to
Governor Blease, and until a few
days ago was operating in this county
as a special constable. Upon Icing
advised by the supervisor that con-
stable was not needed in the county
both Williams and r. L. Werts, who
was also a constable, were dismissed
by Governor Blease. In case Daven-
port should die Williams will at once
surrender himself to Sheriff Buford at
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07

ed big barbecue given them by the
company Tuesday,
The SCOTS, Risers, Abrams and 9TH
ers enjoyed big family barbecue near
the brick house Tuesday.
Mr.. Eugene Nance and Miss Mae
Cobb, both of Whitmire, we're married
at the home of her father, Mr.. G. B.
Cobb, Thursday evening. We wish
this young couple a happy voyage
through life. Nita.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
FayOrS Parcel Post.

FavOrs Parcel Post.
The resolution committee made
their report extending thanks to the
local carriers and to the citizens OF
Florence for their hospitality and this
report was amended by resolution
favoring the parcel post which was
adopted by small majority. 1t was
apparent that good many of the car
riers do not favor the parcel post sys-
TEN which has been urged by the de-
partment for some time.
Election of Officers.
Mr.. Thomas E. Wicker asked to be
relieved Of the presidency Of the as
sociation at his time, saying that re-
tiring> from the presidency did not
mean tLat he was to retire from the
association, but he would ever con-
tinue to be one Of it's loyal members.
The election resulted in the choice OF
Mr.. E. W. Conner of Rock Hill. Mr..
Conner has held the place of vice pres
ident for the past year. P. M. Huf
was elected vice president and Mr..
Paul K, Crosby was reelected secre-
tary and treasurer. The old executive
committee. composed of Messrs. ~
C. Clarke, D. R. Fletcher and S. A.
Burch was reelected: sAs
Chester Next Meeting Place.
The cities Of Chester, Columbia and
Orangeburg, put in bids for the next
association. The invitations coming
from the chambers Of commerce Of the
two former towns and through Car
rter Haydon for 0rangeburg; But the
carriers appeared to be anxious to go
to Chester and after a few speeches
were made on the subject the vote was
taken and Chester was Chosen.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
Found Him in Columbia.

While in Columbia on Thursday
morning Sheriff Buford arrested a
negro for whom he was on the look
out, having two warrants for him
Sheriff Buford had been in Columbia
on a previous trip hunting for this
negro. While in Columbia Thursday
on other matters he ran across him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07

Now is the time to subscribe to The
Herald and News, $3.50 a year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
MR.. WICKER RETIRES.
The Rural Letter Carriers Convention
In florence Comes to ClOse.-A
Good Meeting.

Florence, July 6.-The Rural Letter
Carriers association came to close
with business session here Tuesday
night.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07

The aviator who races with an ex-
press train knows full we'll that the
train hasn't much chance OF running
him down.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07
NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
Charming Social Affairs.-Hoiiday
ViSit0rS.-PerSOnal Mention.
Other Matters.

Prosperity, July 6.--Miss Tena Wise
is visiting Miss Mary Lizzie Duncan
in Greenwood.
Miss Annie Mae Bedenbaugh has re-
turned to her home at KILLERS Bridge
after visit to the Misses Werts.
Mr.. Waldo Rikard, of Newberry,' is
spending the week with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Wheeler.
Mrs. G. w. Harmon and little Miss
Rebecca Harmon are visiting in Nine
ty-Six.
Mr.. C. c. Wyche, Of Spartanburg, is
spending his vacation with his par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. G.. T. Wyche.
Miss Maud Livingston has returned
to Saluda after visit to her sister:
Mrs. F. E. Schumpert.
Mrs. J. F. Brown and little daughter
Elizabeth, are spending month in
Fort Royal, Va.
Miss Isoline Wyche is giving house
party to the following young ladies:
Misses Lula Craig. Rock Hill; Bess
Lane, Dillon; Minnie Hewitt, Marion
and Sadie Goggans, Newberry.
Messrs. J. F. Browne, T. B. Berley
and S. B. Bowers attended the hill
climbing contest in Columbia Tuesday
making the trip in Mr.. Browns Ford
car. - s'Ess> <s'&St, -, ~: ssS''
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. .ounrs are visit
ing in Atlanta.
Messrs. H. J. Rawl and W. 3. Wise
spent the glorious Fourth ID Swansea
On a fishing trip.
Misses Lena ard Laurie Lester, OF
the Columbia hospital, are spending
their vacation here with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs: A. NJ. Lester. ' az
Miss Edna Fellers leaves today fo1
visit to her sister, Mrs: T. j., Little
john, at Inman. -: &sf-
Mr.. Olin Bobb, of Columbia; is home
for a few days stay.
DR.. r. G. Kibler, of Atlanta, is vis4
iting relatives here.
Mr. Allen Lester left Tuesday for
Atlanta. From there he will go to
West Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Long, Of Pomaria,
spent the weekend with Mr.. j c..
Counts. J
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bedenbaugh, of
Lake City, Fla, are guests Of Mrs. l.. C.
Merchant.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Howard, of
Anericus, are visiting the latter's sis
ter Mrs. R. T. Pugh.
Mrs. Geo. S. Bearden and daughter,
Elizabeth, of Edenton, N. c., and Mr..
r. P. Luther, of Atlanta, are spending
several weeks with Or. and Mrs. R.
l.. Luther.
Mr.. S. J. Kohn is in Columbia this
week, the guest Of Mr. A. H. Kdhn.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Sheppard, of
Lake City, Fla, are visiting Mr.. W.
P. Sheppard.
Mesdames G. Y. Hunter and W. A.
spent this week in Augusta,
making the trip in Mrs. Hunters E. NJ
F: car.
The Ladies' Missionary union will
meet in A. R. P. church July II at 5
o'clock.
Mrs. A. G. Wise will he hostess of
the Literary Sorosis this afternoon, at !
which time the following program will |
be- rendered:
"Cling to thy native land, for it is
he land of thy fathers"-
Vocal Duet-Mrs. Wheeler and Miss
1roseclose.
advantages and Disadvantages of
Quattlebaum
s'The Divorce, Present, Past Future"
Married."
''The Livorce, Present, Past, Future"
Mrs. A. G. Wise.
Piano .Solo-Mrs. Browne.
Current Events-Mrs. F. E. Schum
>ert.
The William Lester chapter of U.
}. c.. will organize a children's chap
er Friday afternoon at s o'clock, at
he home of Miss Ellen Werts. All
hildren who are interested are urg-
d to come.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-07

Everything in Boston carries the at
Of the town. Even theater
,...cfe has been named the Puritan.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-01-27
Agent Robbed.

The uignJ agent Of me Katy rail-.
road at Erie was held up aud robbed
early Saturday morning. by negro
who took all the money in the cash
drawer The ati iir to- * place between
2 aud 3 O'Clock in the morning Mr..
Steinherger, he agent, was sitting In
a chair bv window at the q erator's
desk with his back to the window. A
crash of broken glass caused the
agent TO icok around suddenly iowa d
the window where he beheld a negro
with revolver The burglar told
him to hold up his hands. Then he
demanded the cash drawer, which
the agent was forced to pass TO him
through the broken window.
The sheriff and undersheritf ar.
rived on the scene in about fifteen
minutes, Tut were unable to catch
the thief About S2l IN money was
taken and mileage book valued at
one dollar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-01-27
7OMake Cheese.

Adolph Hofer, of Mount Horeb,
Wis.,, who has purchased the Kepley
200 acres near Villas, arrived today
with his family and household goods.
Mr.. Hofer is one of the cheese makers
who were in the city several weeks
ago. 1t is his intention to erect a
cheese factory on his farm near Villas.
He will start work on his cheese
cellars Immediately.
1t was his intention to bring his
herd of Holstein cattle with him, but
as all cattle which enter the state
have to be examined for tuberculosis,
he did not have time to wait for the
examination and will buy his cattle
here. Later he may send back to
Wisconsin for some Of them. The
cheese which Mr.. Hofer has been
making is of the Swiss variety and is
very fine.
Several more Of his eOuntrymen
will move here in The spring and
engage IN the cheese makiLg indus
try Tribune.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-01-27

prices are 10 TO Is lower. Everything
sold at 81. IS to 81 70 today, the latter
the top, but ordinarily heavy weights
and butcher grades sell nickle
higher than lights. Total hog re- eipts
at the eleven leading markets OF the
country last week were 454, 900 head,
while the average for the same
period In the past ten years was
STA, 200.
Sheep gained about % cents last
week, but lambs, closed about steady
after considerable changing from day
to day. The supply is $4,000 head,
about the usual number for this time
10 January. The run today is 5000,
and the market Is steady, lamts
selling at $500 to $3.50 mainly, choice
lambs worth little more possibly
Monte Visa lambs on the market
today sold at S. 80 to S6.10, and some
ewes from that section brought $4.25'
Top ewes lately reached 81 s., and
best wethers 81 80, yearlings up to
1918. Extreme top on wethers In
Chicago is around $4 IS. Receipts
here are below expectations, although
dealers say they will be heavier in
February.
A. j. RICKART,
Live Stock COrrespo nGent
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1911-01-27

The entertainment given by Mrs.
Edna Peterson and Miss Elizabeth
Fl. Hodges of Chanute at the Luthern
church last friday evening YVES a
rare treat, and 1t is matter of regret
that many were unable to attend on
account Of sickness and the Indictment
weather. Miss Hodges and Mrs
Peterson are gifted entertainers ard
viii he cordially welcomed should
khey come again later the season. -
Savonburg Record.