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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
NORTH SOCIAL NEWS.
Parties Being Given in Honor OF
Visiting Young Ladies.

Monday evening at their beautiful
home in North Miss Norma Davis
entertained in honor Of Misses Dele
Jeter of Carlisle, Kathleen Jeter Of
Santuc, and Blanche Harley of Spar
tanburg, her house party guests. The
evening was spent quickly and pleas
antly and it was with regret that the
many guests departed. Punch was
served by Misses Virginia Potter and
Vivian Reeves. During the evening
couples were interspersed throughout
the grove in front of the house. while
others found cosy corners on the
verandas, and many were the tete-e-
tetes. Pleasing refreshments were
served.
On Tuesday night another enjoy
able affair was given the young folks
when Miss Bessie Livingston enter
tanned in honor of her guest, Miss
Tillie Deaver of Carlisle. The wide
porch, made bright by pretty Japan
csc lanterns and electric lights was
the scene of gayety. "Ccnversation"
was INDUCED in for while. and then
, an interesting panoramic contest was
given attention. Miss Kathleen Jeter
and Mr.. Willie C. Crum were the
lucky couple and won the prize. Dur
ing the evening punch was served.
and at a late hour tempting refresh
ments were passed around.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
Officers Of Bogus Atlanta Loan
COMPANY Arrested.

After several months investigation
by officials of the department Of JUS
tice and the postoffice department,
Richard Purvis, president, Earnest
O. Helm, vice president, Guy King,
treasurer, and W. N. Smith, formerly
secretary, of the Southern Loan and
Trust Company. were ARRESTED at
Atlanta Tuesday on charges of fraud
ulent use Of the mails and using the
mails ito promote lottery.
The company has been doing a
money lending business in sll the
Southern States and its operations
have involved, according to the Fed
eral Officials, between 100000 and
s3,OOO,OO0. Any one wishing to
borrow money from the concern paid
S. for a contract which bore a num-
ber between 1 and 100. One hun
dred such contracts were supposed
to be sold, each holder being requir-
ed to pay s5 month in addition
Of this original outlay.
Any one wishing to borrow a sum
waited until each contract holder
holding a number below his had OBJ"
tanned his loan. When his turn
came he had the right to obtain what
he wished from the company which
was to be paid back with interest.
Aooord;no to tho officers those hold
ing high numbers stood little or no
chance of being able to borrow. This
phase, they contend, formed the basis
of their charge of conducting lottery
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03

zler, of Providence, who was a men,
ber Of the excellent choir moved that
a collection be lifted, which resulted
in a little over six dollars being ad-
ded TO the amount pledged.
The nominating committee, after
complimenting the officers for the
faithful manner in which they dis
charged their respective duties, and
flourishing condition of the Associa-
ton recommended for reelection all
the old officers. The report was
unanimously adopted and all the old
officers with DR.. J. l.. B. Gilmore at
their head were reelected.
DR.. Gilmore returned his thanks
for the honor conferred, on him in be-
ing continued in +he presidents Of
flee, and said he would do all he
could 10 advance the interest Of the
Association and the great cause 1t
had been organized to push. He SAID
he wanted the cooperation of each
member and felt that he had 1t. He
congratulated the members on the
harmony and good will which had
existed among them, and said its
continuance meant greater success
in the future.
Between the hours Of twelve and
half past two o'clock, while the con-
vention was at rest, an enjoyable pic
mic dinner was served under some
oaks near the church. Every body
responded to this part of the pro-
gramme and did his full share in
making the meeting success. 1t is
useless to de'fribe one Of these din
ners. They have to be seen and
eaten to be appreciated.
This Association is composed OF
nine churches, embracing Baptist
Methodist and Christian Sunday
Schools. It was a lovely sight to
see the representatives of these de-
nominations engaged In advancing
the great Sunday School cause
which is so vital to the upbuildine
Of the cause of the Master on the
earth. It was e delightful meeting
from first to last, and everyone who
was present was lifted to a higher
and better plane OF life.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
BuggieS, SurreTS, etc.

We havt just received two CARS
loads of buggies and Surveys; the
Parker and the Hercules. We also
have on hand "a full supply Of Vir-
ginnia, Corbitt, Goldsboro, Brown,
etc. All these buggles are Of the
latest styles. and prices reasonable
$3.50 and up.
When in need for harness, sad
dies, robes. ETC., come around as we
can fit you up with "a stylish and
guaranteed outfit.
Give us a call before buying and
we will treat you right.
Won Oshen and Smoak.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
SHOS HIMSELF EY MISTAKE.
Orangeburg County Eoy Meets Tragic
Fate in Alabama.

News reached Norway few days
ago of the death of Gary Victor jeff
coat, son of Mr.. J. Connor Jeffcoat.
Gary had gone to Alabama several
wees ago in ordtr to prepare him
self for a position in telegraphy. His
remains reached Norway Friday af-
ternoon and were laid to rest. He
leaves a father, brobher and sister
to mourn his death.
It seems that young Jeffcoat was
out walking with party of friends
Thursday afternoon, and placing a
pistol (Which he th5ught to be un-
loaded) to his temple, exclaimed, joe
ularly watch me kill myself" He
pulled the trigger and dropped dead.
There was no apparent reason for
his committing suicide. tits believed
that his death is the result of a sad
accident. b. N. II.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY
OUR REPORTERS.
What Is Happening Here and There.
Local Items Of Personal Interest to
Our Readers.

Local Items of Personal Interest to
Our Readers.
10000 by 1920.
A charter has been granted the
EutaWville Bank, and it will soon
open it's doors for business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Alden left Tues
day for months vacation In Atlantic
City.
In some sections Of Orangeburg
County the crops are burning up for
the want of rain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter F. Cannon re-
turned Tuesday afternoon after sew
eral weeks in the mountains Of North
Carolina.
Mr.. A. L. Dukes and little son, Mas
ter John, left Tuesday morning for
Glenn Springs where they will spend
ten days.
Mrs. Lizzie Melton and daughter,
Miss Lucille, and Master Arthur
Dukes, have gone to Bat Cave to
spend the month of August.
Capt. N. N. Hayden says that if the
dry spell lasts much longer all crops
will be destroyed The Captain says
this is the driest spell since 'S1..
Last Monday night about two
o'clock DR.. I. l.. Reeves took two
shots at some one in his chicken yard,
but unfortunately did not hit the
marauders.
"a gentle shower fell in Orange
burg Wednesday morning, and from
the clouds that hung round about
we are in hopes other sections got
more rain than we did.
The directors of the County Fair
Association have decided to hold the
county fair on November IA, IS, 16.
A call was issued for thirty per cent
of the stock to be paid in by Stpt. l..
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
should not only give the people on
the Pregnall branch better and
more efficient service, but 1t should
improve the character Of the cars it
runs on that branch.
Mr.. T. A. Fafrey, who served Or
angeburg we'll and faithfully as an
alderman some years ago, announces
hirsa1P in thia issue as q candidate
for the aldermanic board again. He
Is q successful business man, and
the city's affairs would be perfect
safe in his hands.
In the long, long time ago, the
Editor OF the Times and Democrat
use to think that he handsomest and
sweetest little woman in the world
lived not a THOUSAND miles from
Holly Hill and a recent experience
convinces him that that section has
not lost the art Of rearing sweet,
beautiful and charming women.
Attention Walnut Camp, No. II,
Woodmen of the World. The men,
bers of this camp are invited to at
tend the funeral services Of our late
brother, Sovereign W. Edgar Sum-
mers, at Prospect Methodist Church,
Jamison, S. c., on this (Thursday)
afternoon at four o'clock. BY order
of Adverse Lieut.. Andrew C. Dib-
BILE Clerk.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
Home Industry.

We have had our little wagon
factory running six days in the week
during this summer. Consequence,
we have stored away a good many
of the "Edisto" wagons, made at
home. Principle wood bought from
local farmers. We try to keep on
hand standard sizes. Any special size
will be mace to order on short no
tice. Remember, the full line of
vehicles we have on hand, such as
the Parker, Golsboro, Virginia, Her
cules, ETC. Price ours before buying.
Won Oshen and Smoak.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
Delegates to Farmers Congress-.

South Cardinals official delegation
to the thirty-first annual session OF
the Farmers National congress, to
be held October - in Columbus,
Ohio, was appointed Tuesday by Gov
ernor Blease, as follows:
Messrs. Jos. B. Traywick, Cope;
Albert J. Schroeder and Alex D. Hud-
son, Newberry; C. P. Goodwin, Lau-
rens; Jas. S. Wilson, Lancaster; j. II.
Courtney, Edgefield; Joshua w. Ash
ley, Honea Path; W. V. Vincent,
Bluffton; James Kirven, Darlington;
John d. Biven, Givham; John R.
Harrison, Greenville; G. ]. Holiday
Galivants Ferry: w. A. Stuckey
Bishopville; J. H. Claffy, Orange
burg.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
ENJOYABLE Occasion.

st. Matthews, Special: Miss Flo
ryne Axson give party to the lit
tie folks Friday afternoon from four
to six in honor of her little guest,
Miss Varra Riley from Cordova.
Many interesting games were played
during the afternoon, being sug-
gested by Miss Annie Gaskin. Late
in the afternoon they were invited
into the dining room which was beau
tfully decorated with ferns. and was
served with an ice course, consist
ing of ice cream, chocolate and tea.
Quite a number enjoyed Miss AXson's S
hospitality.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
GIN BRANCH NEWS.
And Other Local News of Interest
to Many Readers.

Gin Branch, August 1, Special
Misses Marie Hooker and Florrie
Jones were given a surprise party
Saturday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. W. H. Dantzler, by a num-
ber Of young folks. Some very fine
music was rendered by several Of the
young ladies. Those present. were
Misses Pearl Bair, Mary Bair, Vir-
gle Bair, Nettie Stroman, Verlicia
Stroman, Marie Hooker, Florrie
Jones and Ruby Austin. Messrs.
Millege Austin, Leo Austin, Earnest
Till, Lamar Shuler, Ben Board, Cor
don Hungerpillar, David Jones, Fred
Jones, and Lowman Stoudenmire.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Board and
family have returned to their home
near st. Matthews, after spending a
few days in this section with rela-
tives and friends. Mr.. Board re-
ports some very dry weather in his
section and cotton is going back bad
ly.
Misses Florrie Jones and Marie
Hooker have returned to their home
at North after a pleasant weeks stay
in this section.
Mr.. D. F. Jones, of the North Sec
ton has returned home after visiting
friends and relatives near Cameron.
He reports that they are needing rain
in that section very badly, and that
the cotton crop is being hurt by the
dry weather. The corn is very poor
Miss Nettie Stoudenmire has re-
turned home to her grandmother's
after spending few weeks with her
mother, Mrs. M. C. Stoudenmire,
near North.
Mr.. A. W. Austin and family spent
Sunday with friends and relatives in
this section.
Mr.. M. D. Austin and son, Millege,
spent Sunday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. Fred Bair, of the Middlepen
section.
The farmers Of this section were
needing rain very badly, but received
a fine shower yesterday. The cotton
had commenced to wilt and shed a
great deal.
Miss BurHess Stroman has re-
turned home after spending some
time with Mrs. Herbert Shuler, Of
the Bowman section.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
Attention Veterans.

The Confederate soldiers in each
township are requested to meet at
some convenient place on the first
Saturday in August or as soon there
after as possible and elect one of
their number to meet at the Court
House on the first Monday in Sep
tenrber to elect four members to
serve as a county pension board for
the next year. j. E. Granting,
J. c. Pike, Chairman.
Secretary.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
DoINGs OF SOCIETY.
The Young Folks Kepg Busy With
Social Events.

Monday night Miss Emily Glaze
entertained in honor Of Misses Made
lima Watson and Ester Sims, Of Co.
lumtia. AS each guest arrived they
were given card with conversation
dates arranged, and bell informed
each couple when periods were up.
Refreshments were served and every
body enjoyed themselves. Those
present were Misses Lois Dukes, Mary
Chisholm, Lucille Howell, Carita Ran
die, Lyna Alden, Merle Smoak, May
Bowman, Alma Salley, Ethel Hoffman
Lurline Crum, Kathryn Josey, Ruth
Gillian, and Messrs. Newton Brun-
son, Cecil Howell, Alexander Her.
bert, Willie Marchant, Cole Gibson,
Robbie Richardson, Robbie and Ches-
ter Reeves, Ernest Glover, Melli-
champ Brunson, Peter kortjohn, Will
lie Zeigler and Hugo Sims.
Mrs. Louis Gelzer compliment aci
Miss Adele Hughes Of Charleston,
with a heart dice party Tuesday
evening. Pretty prizes were award
ed to the. guest and Miss Lizzie
Brailsford. A sweet course was serv-
ed. Mrs. Gelzer's guests we're Misses
Earle Brunson, Sybil Iglar, E. BTails-
ford, Kittie Salley, Bessie Thompson,
Lizzie Brailsford, Mrs. Dew of Blacks
burg, and Messrs. Gilmore Simms,
Preston Hilderbrand, John Hydrick,
Clifford Slater, Lewis Wannamaker,
Harry Dawson, Mamie Ricenbacker
and John Stroman.
The families of Messrs. BENZ. and
James S. Simmons, Of Charleston,
came to this city in autos last Sat-
urday and returned the first of this
week. They were accompanied on
their return trip by Miss Annie Sim
mons of Rewesville aud Mrs. Law
renee Wolfe and Frances Wolfe Of
this place.
Misses Coy and Azile Bowman are
hostesses at a house party which is
in progress at the home of their
parents in Rowesville this weelr.
Those visiting the Misses Bowmans
are Miss Parker Of Aiken, Miss Nell
Farnum Of Farnums, Miss Sue Wal
ker aad MF. Lenair Wolfe Of Orange
buRgs
Miss Alexander, Of Charlotte, will
arrive in the city toGAJ and will be
the guest Of Miss Earl Brunson. On
Thursday night a party will ue given
in her honor by Mrs. "a. c. Ligon and
On Friday Miss Brunson will enter
tain in honor of her guest.
i i
Miss Geraldine Cave entertained
number Of her friends on last Mon
day evening. Euchre was the chief
attraction Of the evening. Delicious
refreshments were wed ct late
hour.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
Face Serious Charge.

At Chattanooga, Tenn, six persons
two men and four women, were ar
rested on the charge Of abducting
Bertha Heney, IA years old for i'm
moral purposes. The girl Is an Or
phan who recently came to that
place from Atlanta.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
Oil MiIlCommissioned.

The Rowesville OIL Company of
Rowesville has been commissioned
by the secretary Of state with a cap
ital stock of $4,000. The petition
ers are A. G. Dukes, G.. V. ziegler,
E. N. Chisholm and W. G. Fairey.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03
BODY FOUND in RIVER
ROBERT SHIRER, FORMER RESI-
DENT OF ORANGEBURG.
Train Crew Discover Body Yester-
day Morning In Savannah River

According to news received in this
city yesterday morning it was learned
that Mr.. Robert C. Shirer's body had
0een found in the Savannah River.
The body will arrive in this city this
morning and the funeral services
will be held at the Episcopal church.
About six o'clock yesterday morn
ing his body was discovered by a
train crew passing over the bridge
just outside of Augusta, who saw
what was supposed to have Deen the
head Of man in the water below.
The attention of the foreman was
called to the fact, and he with sew
eral others padded out in boat and
pulled the body ashore. The body
was floating face downward and the
state of tht flesh showed that it had
not been in the water longer than
four or five hours, Notwithstanding
which the body was we'll covered with
mud. On the right temple was a
bruise.
Coroner Ramsay in Augusta was
Immediately notified and the inquest
was held yesterday afternoon at four
o'clock. Chief of Police Elliott, Of
Augusta, has placed two detectives on
the case, although he says the bruise
on the temple does not necessarily
mean foul play.
MIR. Shirer was a native Of this
city and is we'll known. His many
friends will be shocked to hear of
his death. He was 26 years of age
and unmarried. He was a brother
of Drayton Shirer, who has been with
the Southern railway a number of
years.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-03

Miss Geraldine Cave entertained
number of her friends on last Mon
day evening. Euchre was the chief
attraction Of the evening. Delicious
refreshments were 6 wed ct late
hour.
United labor bulletin., 1911-06-01

ence, then the organizations of the work
ganizations
Mrs Bradford called attention to the
failure of the legislature to pass the
women's eight-hour law, and said that
an effort would be made to initiate the
Law and send it to the referendum. Mrs.
Bradford made a splendid address and
lit was well received.
The Labor Day committee reported
progress.
Secretary Bedford made report on
Luna park and the matter was disposed
of as stated elsewhere.
The Machinists reported that their
members are on strike in the Milwaukee
breweries. The matter was referred to
the labels committee.
Delegate welch of the Horseshoers re-
ported that the Freiker livery stable is
unfair to the Horseshoers, and it is the
desire of the assembly that all union
men refrain from patronizing this livery
Several communications were referred
to the organizer
The legislative committee was in
structed to take up the woman's eight
hour bill, which is to be initiated. and
report to the assembly at the next meet
| ing The bill under consideration is the
Garman bill which passed the state sen
ate at the recent session of the legisla
ture and was defeated in the house. The
bin has been amended and the commit
tee has been asked to report the amend
ments.
United labor bulletin., 1911-06-01

maintenance OF the streets, boulevards,
parks and other public places of the city
and county OF Denver, and to be ex-
pended in such manner and in such sums
as shall be annually determined by the
city council in the annual appropriation
bill; provided, that any sum paid here
under during the year 1911 shall be
placed to the credit of the streets and
boulevards fund.
THE COLORADO TELEPHONE CO.,
BY E. B. FIELD,
President
Attest: ]. E. MACDONALD.
Secretary
Now, Therefore Be 1t Enacted by the
Council of the City and County of
Denver:
THAT THE PROPOSITION OF THE
COLORADO TELEPHONE COMPANY,
ABOVE SET FORTH, BE AND THE
SAME HEREBY IS ACCEPTED WITH
OUT PREJUDICE TO THE EXISTING
RIGHTS OF EITHER PARTY AS
AGAINST THE OTHER.
''(Signed) w. NJ. ROBERTSON,
President of the Board of Supervisors"
The Assembly put the matter in the
hands of the legislative committee, COM
posed of Delegates Bryan. chairman:
Conkle and Harrison, and the committee
will report at the meeting two weeks
hence.
United labor bulletin., 1911-06-01
OHIO LEGISLATURE
Labor Organizations Have Secured the
Passage of Many Remedial Statu-
tory Enactments.

washington-The Ohio legislature has
recessed until May 81. but so far in the
session the following laws have been
passed:
Requiring reports to state shop in
spector of fatal or totally disabling acci-
dents to factory operatives.
Requiring guarding of elevators and
shafts against accidents.
Increasing penalties for failure to
guard dangerous machinery.
Increasing the penalty for failure to
safeguard dangerous machinery after be-
ing condemned by the state factory in
spector.
Giving city and state inspectors CO.
equal powers in notifying building con-
tractors of failure to place safety coun-
terfloors in structures
Making ii an offense to counterfeit the
union label or to use the name or seal
of a labor union without authority.
Limiting hours of working women to
10 hours day and 81 hours week. ex-
cept in mercantile establishments and
hotels and household servants.
Workmen's compensation act. creating
a state board of awards to make awards
to injured workmen and the dependent
heirs of workmen killed by accidents in
industries. from state insurance fund.
to which the employer. II he elects to ac-
cept the law and regularly employs more
than five persons, shall contribute 80 per
cent. and the employees 10 per cent OF
the assessments. and the awards to be
classified by schedule. Employers refus-
ing to accept the law are denied the de-
fenses of contributory negligence. fellow
servant law and assumed risk in suits
for damages.
United labor bulletin., 1911-06-01
DATE FOR HEARING CONTINUED.
More Arrests Made for Dynamiting in
Los Angeles.

The date set on which the Mcnamara
brothers, now in jail at Los Angeles. Cal,
were to have made their plea of innocent
or guilty was last Saturday moved for
ward from that date to July 5. Clarence
Darrow made the motion to have the
date changed for the reason that, he stat
ed, he was not familiar with the Califor-
mia criminal code and wished to acquaint
himself more fully. He also stated that
he had not had time to look over the evil
dence submitted to the grand jury. The
motion was granted after heated debate
by the array OF legal talent on either
side. The district attorney wished TO
defeat the move for delay.
Three men were indicted there Mon
day by the grand jury on the charge of
having deposited dynamite in the county
hall of records September s, 1910, with
intent to destroy it. They are: Bert h.
Corners, member structural iron work
ers' union; A. B. Maple, union iron work
er, and F. Ira Bender, president local
union blacksmiths. Bail was fixed in
each case at s25 600.
Corners has been under arrest for two
weeks. Bender and Maple were sum
moned early in the afternoon to testify
before the grand jury. They were kept
waiting while the indictments against
them were being prepared and then sum
moned into the court room of Judge Wal
ter Bordwell to hear them. From the
court room they were taken to jail
while bench warrants were issued and
these warrants were served on them
there.
All three sent word of their indictment
to Job Hartman, the labor attorney and
assistant of Clarence S. Darrow in de
fense of John j. and James Mcnamara.
under Indictment for murder in connec-
nection with the dynamiting of the Los
Angeles Times
United labor bulletin., 1911-06-01
DENVER MAN ELECTED.

S. e. Heberling of Denver was elected
president OF the Switchmens Union Of
America, by n vote of 107 to 92. at the
convention of the organization In Mime
apolis. which came to close this week
after two weeks session. Other ofilc-
ers elected were: First vice president.
James Il. Connors. Chicago: second vice
president, l.. II. Porter. Nottingham.
Ohio third vice president, Thomas Clio
hessy. Chicago; fourth vice president. r.
j. Sheehan. Buffalo; fifth vice president,
T. ]. Meisenhelter, Kansas City.
The entire cabinet of grand officers
went down in defeat before the forces
OF the insurgents. as they have been
termed during the fierce fight that was
made on President Hawley and his ad-
ministration during the last two weeks
OF the convention.