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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-06

shelter from storms, could make a
demonstration of landing On either
peninsula, ,necessitating the concentra
ton Of our forces at such point, while
he could, at his pleasure, Shift his
position either northWarGly or
southwardly, land his forces and
march against the real point of at
tack and create ruin and devastation
while our army would be forced by
the hostile ships in our rivers to
make long detour to meet them.
Under such circumstances 1t be-
comes APPARENT that a large army of
Americans would be required to de-
fend each peninsula; else we might
ask ourselves with the main
strength of our army drawn to de
fend o feigned point of attack, If
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
or the National Capitol would be
safe?
Should it be thought necessary for
further protection of the bay, to
supplement the fortifcation at Cape
Henry by additional defense, an Is
land fort might be built in Il or Is
feet of water, north by west and
six and one-half miles off Cape Hen
'ry. This would give to the fort at
the latter place command over the
northern channel at an extreme
range of three and one-half miles;
making the entrance to that channel
practically impossible to such ships
as could, in the absence OF resistance
go through. Several submerged
hulks to the existing shoals would
effectually close this entrance to- he
enemy's ships. In like manner could
the channel on the south side be
somewhat CONSTRUCTED.
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ments at the Academy, and for which
the government has spent millions
be utterly demolished.
The James, York, Rappahannock,
Potomac and PatuXent Rivers, navi-
gable for distances varying from
forty to one hundred miles inland
by many large vessels Of war, form
the four main peninsulas on the
western side of the Chesapeake.
whose width at the narrowest parts,
from channel to channel, ranges
from six to nineteen miles.
Battleships operating as the first
and last named (first above York
town and secondly from Patuxent
River or Bay) points could, without
cooperation of other vessels in con-
tigious channels, command the two
peninsulas formed by the James and
York and the PatuXent River and
Bay, and the cooperative fire OF
ships carrying long-range guns, To-
Gated in our rivers as above outlined,
would thoroughly rake across the
three peninsulas lying between the
PatuXent and York Rivers.
The total length Of peninsulas
commanded by the enemy's fire
(addin,g eight, miles for inland
range) would be, respectively,
twenty-nine and one-half, thirty-two
thirty-eight, thirty-one and twenty
six miles, or a total command of
one hundred and fifty-six and one
half miles of these peninsulas.
Only reasonable possibilities or
strategic disaster are here dealt with,
while it is not altogether inconcelv-
able that vessels of the enemy, cay
rying high-power guns, might pen
citrate the Potomac and other rivers
much farther than has been indl-
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He left Politics For Love.

Ambition did not satisfy nor did
q guilty conscience make a pleasant
companion for solitude. But the love
of q woman could do both, so the
hero of "Coniston" began to try to be
worthy Of her. Winston Churchill's
novel is a great moral lesson, whole
some and true. Formerly published
at $3.50; now fifty cents Sims
Book Store.
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Notice Of Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that will
file nv final account as Guardian Of
J. A. Cope with the Judge Of Pro-
bate for the County of Orangeburg
on the 3Oth day Of June, 1911, and
will on that day ask for letters of dis
charge as the Guardian Of my said
ward.
Vernon Brabham,
Guardian Of J. A. Cope.
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|. G. SOUTHARD
DISTRICT MANAGER, ORANGEBURG, S. c.
School Election.

A petition having been filed with
the County Board of Education. as
required by law an election is hereby
ordered to be held at the school
house in Eutawyille district No. 6
Orangeburg County, South Carolina,
on Thursday, June Is, 1911, for the
purpose of voting on the question of
a special tax of three CD mills to
be used for school purpose in said
district. Said election to be con-
Quoted according to section 1908 Of
the school law.
NJ. B. Dantzler,
T. S. Gelzer,
T. L. Connor. Jr.,
Trustees.
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All folks of good form use engraV-
ed visitiny cards. They are neatest
and best. Priced from 81 SO per 1oe
upwards. See our samples. Sims
Book Store.
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Record of the Oldest Policy

The Oldest Policy the books Of The MUTUAL Benefit Lite In
Co., No 1885, was issued January 2 1916 TO Joseph L.
Wnsow lat AGE l5 Of Pouland, Mane the Ordinary Life an
for $780, at an annual premium Of $780, AL dividends have
been useP to reduce the yearly cost
Premiums for 66 years have amounted to $3,6O36
Mr. Wnsow has received dividends amounting TO $2236l6
Making net outlay for 90 years only S',5oh44
This is the average yearly cost per thousand has been only $592
The cost in 1911 is only $l.37, or $.39 per $lOOO
The COMPANY would now loan on the policy $30457 although
the policy as originally written contained loan nonfertee tea
,,,
By the payment year of the small Of $l37 the cash and
loan values were increased $45.l9
This indeed great record and Of which other company
can boast you thinking giving your wife and children the
protection that they need would be well for to look into the pol
icy contacts Of the Old Mutual Beneft Lire insurance company
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

HORSES FOR SALE - Mares and
Geldings. Will sell on time, to those
desiring time, with secured paper.
ftfl j. C. GENTRY.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

Jim Kilduf1 has moved down to
the White River ranch.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
Midnight in the Ozarks

and yet sleepless Hiram Scranton, OF
Clay City. ILL.,, coughed and coughed.
He was in the mountains on the ad-
vice of five doctors, who said he had
consumption, but found no help in
the climate, and started home. Hear
ing of DIR. Kings New Discovery. he
no bepan to use it. II believe 1t
saved my life," he writes, "for It
made a new man out of me, so that
can now do good work again. For
all lung diseases, coughs, colds, La
grippe, asthma, Group, whooping
cough, hay fever, hemmorrhages,
or quinsy, it's the best known remedy
Price 5Oc and sl.OO. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

Lame shoulder is nearly always
due to rheumatism or the muscles,
and the quickly yields to the free ap-
plication Of Chamberlain Liniment-
For sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
Lower Park School

Lower Powell Park school is sub
stantial, neat building and well kept
by the teacher In charge, Miss Ethel
Williams, who has worked faithfully
10 keep up the standard OF this
school. Through her efforts and the
eo-operation OF the people two socials
were given last winter and an organ,
some wall maps, and pretty window
curtains were bought with the pro
ceeds. The walls are decorated with
s'4l.rs done by the pupils during the
term.
The relief maps Of North Americs
attract attention, as they are well
done.
Miss Williams is quiet and digni-
fled and is good teacher. She goes
out at recess with the pupils who
play the great national game with
teacher as batter, and she strikes
like a professional. The boys are
proud of her ability.
This school has one graduate from
the 9Th grade who took the examine
tions and made excellent papers,
which show individuality and
scholarship. John Thomas has q
solid foundation and Is ready to enter
the high school where he will do
creditable work.
To see the large boy lead the other
small children in a gymnastic drill
with teacher at the organ Is a lessen
in Americanism.
He wrote on civics examination
paper, public schools were estab-
lished to teach love of home, to pro-
tect the country, and obey the laws"
The boy is reader and thinker and
knows history as pupils should know
it to be Intelligent citizens.
Miss Ethel Williams goes to Gree
ley at the close of her school term to
attend the normal, summer school
for teachers.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
The Dry Farmers

Commissioner Baker and James
Lyttle have been appointed members
of the state board Of control for the
International Dry Farming congress,
which meets this year In sixth an
nual conference, October 16 to 20, at
Colorado Springs.
This board represents the various
counties interested in the rapidly
growing dry farming industry, and,
together with the executive COM
mittee, will have charge of the forth
coming congress, which promises to
be the greatest gathering of dry
farmers ever held. MA
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
Thornburg Thoughts

J. F. Wilson branded a big bunch
Of calves this week.
The battle ground ranchman are
busy seeding. There will be large
acreage of grain putin this season.
Mrs. H. II. Berg, who has been i'll,
Is now on the road to recovery. Her
many friends will be glad to hear Of
this.
Masters Julien and Don Low are
the proud owners of fine burro. The
boys are doing quite a business riding
over the country now.
l Mrs. Mary L. Barnett, who taught
In Axial during the winter months,
has commenced the summer term of
school in the Moropos creek district.
o. M. Hoback, J. NJ Whalin and
VIM. Murray are improving their
ranches. They are located at what
Is known as East Thornburg-and
thus we grow.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Drummer Of Dem
yer have moved to their ranch near
the Dennison place. Mr.. Drummer
brought in a car load of farming ma
chinery and household goods, and
will do business on large scale. He
Il living on the ranch of the late F.
e. Tucker, while his own house is In
process of construction.
We kicked when our weekly mails
were curtailed and now that they
have been restored we should give
thanks. After all, Uncle Sam is q
very good man. Here's hoping he
may live forever and prosper. Credit
is also due our able NJ. c., Hon. Ed
TAYLOR, who worked for our interests
In the matter of mails. AS we are
back in the same old rut again there
is every prospect that the good people
of this prosperous community will
continue to thrive as of old.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

the soldier immortalized by the POET
Longfeliow in his "Courtship of
Miles Stanhish." The menu, which
is - nearly identical as possible with
that Of early American colonists, is
prepared by Basil Hill, chef of the
Standish, who accompanied Presi-
dent Grant around the world.
Mr.. Dutton IL such an Admirer Of
Standish, that In addition to naming
his homelike hotel for him, the walls
and floor Of the lobby were decorated
With his coat of arms.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
Miles Standish, Our Pilgrim Fore
father, IL Supposed to Have
--| Been Born in March

Although genealogists are not GER
tain, they suppose that Miles Stand
ish, hero Of Plymouth colony, in the
early days Of American history, was
born In March. They do know, how
ever, that he came to this world In
1854 aud died October 8, 1865.
Frank Dutton, proprietor Of the
Standish hotel Of Denver, y certain
that 30 virile . character could have
been born in no other but the bleak
and windy month Of March, and gives
. Colonial dinner annually in that
month to celebrate the natal day Of
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
Knows a Good Thing

{, A Grand Junction dispatch says:
Rev. g. A. Monore, pastor Of the
First Congregational church, has
ordered regular paid advertisements
In the newspapers Of that town. He
says this is to compete with saloons
and halls. On bargain days he will
insert bargain day ads"
Rev. Monroe evidently appreciates
the value of printers ink. g
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
A Handsome Present

After attending to parochial work
for several days, Rev. Father Walsh
went out mounted on one of the fin
est riding horses ever seen in this
valley-the gift of o. Fl. Lunney.
Mrs. John J. Davitt had previously
presented the reverand gentleman
with handsome saddle.
Father Walsh can now rightfully
Law claim to the title Of cowboy
PASTOR of White River valley.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29
Death Of ,Jshs hahse1.

On Monday H. N4sSVildhack re-
ceived brief telagttm from Pekin,
Illinois, announcing ~ death Of his
venerable father Y O'Clock that
morning. Evidently IL demise was
not entirely unexp Ned as Henry
received letter Tua1 M written and
mailed Saturday by he old gentle-
man In which he q pjained Of an
attack of heart r@1bts and that II
was dangerous. sTt
John Wildhaak vi horn in 6sr-
many January |, 1874 eams to this
country in '4s, settll immedt xly
In Central Illinois a The hpdse in
which he died he ba himself Gear
penter by trsde) abd the year 1865
before Henry wa4a Pm. Married
in 1861. reared Z fanf ~ three sons,
Louis now residing risco, Colo.
William In IndianaE and Henry
here. Joined the O. Ksllows over
half a century ago A. Later was ir-
itiated into the Nh r. ordsr, and
was tireless workssf beth up to
the time of his deceN pknsss only
keeping him from fpdgs meet
ings. In 1894 Mr. xCk visited
Meeker, and during 81 eiourp here
made many friendsi lone whom
was the editor OF The &@, pnd "
Is with sorrow and Est tiiAt ths
above arhouncement beS cfiron-
icled. However, tA4 nsI three
score-and-ten was ne4 n reached
by deceased bnt his IL tsnded to
more than four-score-a iis, end d
1t was not intended tn segf shall
live forever. 1t Is but nd y ti1At the
older ones pass to thsiH Mrd while
the younger generAt tskS the
places thus made va1
Many of our read1 M rsmem-
Der Henry's mothers ~ been
. frequent visitor ID "a tien, the
first time in 1899, the four
years ago. She is y aud
will likely live longA 3ad her
consort, although ~ She is
some three years hisi was
on April 70, 1851, thAo SfA Mrs.
John Wildhack were e94 in 81.
Louis (no railroads. i; that
time, but packets ran 1laAB be-.
tween Peoria and Miss6 trop-
oils and intermediate ~ @sM IL
was on this date IN 4 At My III
Wildhack, ,daughtef q bfir t.t0wns-
people, paade her Aaa lite,. !.
stage. IE ii likely tlssE ths fuK4gfl
took place on Wednesdsy-AprH 1B-
instead Of q double celebration.
Deceased had been In very poor
health for about a year past, and be-
sides the now bereaved widow min
istering to his wants, Mrs. L. Kune-
man relieved her sister Of many Of
the household cares. Miss May has
also been there since last OctNber.
Yhe Herald joins the many friends
of the family in extending consola-
tion and sympathy to the bsreaved
ones.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

Both houses of Coloradoss General
Assembly have agreed to adjourn on
May 6th-just one week more. Up to
latest accounts, ..oweyer, they had
not agreed upon United States SEN
ator. nor is there any likelihood of
their agreeing.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

In cases OF rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlain's Liniment For sale
by all dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

The house has passed the Canadian
reciprocity agreement. While the
Republicans voted nearly solid fer
ninst the measure, the Democrats
voted little soldier for
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

Sheriff Ellison returned from Glen
wood and other outside points Thurs
after attending to various lines OF
official work.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

In tho morning when thou riseet
unwillingly, let this thought be pres
ent: II am rising to the work Of .
human being."-Marcus Aurelius.
The Meeker herald., 1911-04-29

Joe Neal put in an appearance yes
terday and reported all we'll in the
Thurman creek region.
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sollrA pl1rsauRG NOTES.

Mr. Carrot Hawkins is on the sick
list this week The reports of the
A. NJ. e. Zion District Conference last
week to the state that Mrs. e. M.
Oliver, of Chattanooga was musical
directress of the the conference and
acquitted herself with great credit.
DR.. w. j. Astrapp, Mr.. Luther j. Cum
ing. Mr.. Will Lee and Mesdames Ellen
Smith and Emma Bivens attended the
Pythian Grand Lodge body in Chat
tanooga. Rev. Carswell was in Chat
tanooga recently. The sick are: Mr..
Hal Virgins, Mr. David Lindsey and
Mrs. A. Stephens. Mrs. j, ID. Martin
has returned from Tullahoma. Mrs.
e. McElroy went to Clarksville to
be in attendance at the Baptist State
Convention Presiding Elder F. Y.
Moore held his last quarter for this
conference year with great success.
$500 and some cents were realized.
Miss Vinie Smith is IN Orene this
week News reaches us that MISS
Winnie will succeed herself as teach
er at Orene this year. Mr.. and Mrs. H..
! J.. Hunter and son, Master Francis, and
+ Miss Susie Carly of Chattanooga,Visit-
Or. w. J. Astrapp recently, stopped
with Mrs. Ellen Smith and j. j. NC
Elroy, dined with Mrs. II. Mastin and
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Car
/ rot Hawkins. During their stay DR..
Astrapp gave them drives around
town and to Richard City. He also
gave reception complimentary 70
his guests at his Office on Cedar ave
nue.. Saturday afternoon select
number of his friends were present
A most enjoyable affair. Ices, cake
and melon were served. Miss }. A
Lightfoot entertained them at hel
home in an intei esting way. A very
pretty and interesting wedding &C
Cured here Tuesday, the 18th, at p
m. at the residence of the brides moth
err, Mrs. Sallie Lane, was that OF Miss
Beulah Lane to Prof Thos. Williams
president of Nelson Merry College a
t Jefferson City, Tenn. Miss Beulah wa
J the Younger daughter OF the late WY
: ley Lane. Miss Beulah was once
student of Knoxville College, of whicl
her husband is an alumnus. She ma
+ been teaching in the public school
!. the past two years. The member
= of the reception committee were MIS-
: jamie A. Lightfoot and Mrs. j. N
e Hawkins. Mrs. Ruby Brooks Arm
n strong was matron of honor. Tn
|, brides wedding gown was a creatio
y of white silk and real lace with she
r effect.
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pEcATuRvILLE NOTES.

Again death visited our town anu
claimed for its own Mr.. William Pet
tigrew, one of the oldest citizens Of
this county. He was highly esteemed
by all who knew him Funeral serv-
ices were held at the A. NJ E. Church,
Revs. d. L. Tate and A. Vann, officl-
ating. Mrs e. L. Pettigrew left
Tuesday to attend the Grand Lodge
of the X. and L. of H. at Brownsville,
Tenn. Mr.. John Hardin and his
mother of Saltillo, are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Pettigrew, Jr,
this week. Prof and Mrs. M. G. Jones
were highly entertained at dinner
Sunday at the home of Mrs Cynthia
Ashcroft. Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Scott
spent Saturday and Sunday with
their daughter, Lessie, who is teach
ing school in Clifton Bend Mr.. jim
Scott. Booker T Washington, Bradley
and Mittie Bradley are attending the
summer school at Dixon's Chapel,
taught by Prof. NJ G. Jones. The
people here are anxious to see Satur-
day come in order to read the Globe.
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ga, where she went to represent the
Grand Lodge K of P's. Mrs. Malissa
Cromer and daughter. Willie, are
visiting their sister. MRS. Vina Cook.
Mrs, M. G.. Woods. of Fayetteville, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Doods, of Cor
nersville.
Mrs. Charlie Collum attended the
Baptist Convention at Columbia last
week. She reports having spent
a nice time Quite a number of peo-
pie here are planning to leave next
Thursday for Chattanooga for an eX-
cursion trip. Dr. l.. +. Martins Office
is completed now, and he is expected
TO move very soon. Little Miss Es-
maria Martin, daughter of DR., h. Il.
Martin, is visiting at Mooresyille.
Miss Alma Jones. who has been visit
ing friends in Nashville. has return
ed. Miss Sadie Jones, of Silver Creek,
was in town Saturday A wedding
surprise to all was that of Miss Myr-
tie Belldora Brown and Mr.. Glenn
Burns, of Caney Spring. which occur
red last Sunday evening. G. w. Ew-
ing officiated.
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MoNrEAGLE NoTEs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. c. Henderson,
of Huntsville, Ala, are playing de-
lightful music at the Monteagle Hotel,
playing at each meal and for dances.
Mr.. and Mrs Henderson, to the de-
light of the guests, are rendering
some of the latest and most beautiful
songs. At 4 p. m the Sunday-school
was opened by devotional exercises
by some of the young ladies of the
school. Brother j. w. Petty led in
prayer. The superintendent assigned
the members to their respective
classes. Assistant superintendent ].
w. Petty, Bible class No. /, Mrs. An
derson, of Mississippi, Bible class No.
2, Mrs. D. Summie, Bible class No. 3,
and Yut Willie, Bible class No. 4. The
teachers at once begun their classes
work Of the pleasure of all present.
Amount of collection. $685.. Number
present, &c. visitors present, 30. The
Monteagle Glee Club sang beautifully.
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LEwlsRuRe NOTES.

Little Miss Gertie Mai Blackful is
visiting Miss Lucille Hodge, of Gowdin
this week. Misses Clara Holt and
Hattie Sims, of Belfast are the
guests of little Miss Richardine Davis
Sunday. They return home Monday
Miss Willie Ann and Beatrice Dan
gerfield, of Nashville, are visiting rel
atives and friends. Mr.. Herchel Lee,
of Nashville, is visiting Mr.. Willie
Ed Jones. Miss Alma Jones has re-
turned from Nashville. Miss Lillian
Jones has returned from Chattanoo-
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pERRYNlLLE NOTES.

Sunday was a high day in Perry
vile. Rev. R. l.. Diggs, of Lexington,
preached two very interesting SER
mons, which were enjoyed by the
large crowd that attended. His morn
ing text was Faith, Hope and Chart
ty," which was quite a masterpiece
Mesdames Mary Scott and Malinda
Pettigrew gave reception Saturday
night for Rev. Diggs. Mr.. Jeff Tole
called Sunday to see his daughter,
Addie who is attending school here.
Mrs. J. D. Turner, of Nashville, ar
rived here Oh Monday evening.
Messrs. w. A. Pettigrew and g. Fl.
Parsons Monday. Miss Essie STAN
ford has re-entered school, after
weeks illness. Mr.. J. E. White spent
Saturday in Parsons. He was ac-
companied by his little daughter,
Golden. Mrs Celia Dixon is on the
sick list this week. Mr.. William Pet
tigrew, one of the oldest citizens OF
Decaturville, died at his home on last
Friday. He has few relatives and
many friends here who were sorry to
hear of his death. Mrs. Bertha Young
is yet very poorly. The following
friends called to see her Sunday: Mes
danes E. G. Pettigrew, M. A. Jen-
nings, A. ]. Laster, Azelee Pettigrew,
Lizzie Tate, Elsie Sherman, Misses
Gretchen Yarbro, Mary and frankie
White and Messrs. Allen Kimell and
J. F. White. Masters German and
Willie White called to see Herman
and Grady Pettigrew Sunday evening.
They are attending school under the
instruction of Prof. M G. Jones at
Dixon's Chapel and reported quite a
nice school and the largest enroll
ment ever on record. Mr.. Ben
Pitts, of Parsons, was down Sunday
taking pictures He did deal OF
work School is yet progressing nice
1x.