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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
Adjourned Meeting Of
Councilmen is Short

At this. a regular adjourned
meeting of the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the City Of Brook
haven. Miss, held at the Mayors
office in said city, this Tuesday
Nov. IA, 1911, at 7:30 p M, there
were present. Mayor Heuck, Clerk
Davis, Aldermen Bee, Baggett,
Abrams and Hartman; Wentworth
absent.
On motion, the sum Of $50 was
allowed C. A. Hedgpeth for al
legged damages caused by stepping
into open gutter at corner of
Monticello and First Streets.
On motion, it is ordered that a
warrant be issued to L. De Gre
groio for the following described
land for street purposes:
Beginning at the Southeast cor
ner Of block LOG, as shown by Off
cial map of Brookhaven. made by
Hoskins & Mccormick, thence east
|erly along the south line Of said
block 80. 1S7 feet. thence southerly
at right angles along line of block
95. so feet. thence westerly at
right angles 1877 feet. thence north
|erly at right angles so feet to point
Of beginning.
On motion, the following ac-
counts were allowed out Of Revenue
Fund Eureka Fire Hose Co.. col
lars and harness for F. D., $5S; w.
A. Atwood. police service. S21. rs.
After due and careful considera-
tion Of new plans for annex to
High School Building. submitted
by e. Mccormick. architect; on
motion, the entire Board was ap-
pointed as a committee to 60 to the
school building Wednesday evening
at O'Clock b. M, to make fur
ther investigations as to said inn
provements.
On motion, the Board adjourned
to meet Tuesday night, Nov. q,
1911.
r. 4. DAVIS. Clerk.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
WHITE MAN AND NE.
GRO In FATAL DUEL
Bad Feeling Between The Two Of Lone
Standing Both Opened Fire
at Same Time.

TyIertown. Miss, Nov. l5.-
After he had been shot through the
liver BY e. I. Groom, 4 bookkeep.
er, John Thompson, negro, fired
ten shots, of which nine took effect
in the body IF Groom, who died
shortly afterwards. The shooting
took place about ten miles from
here.
1t is said that trouble had been
brewing between the negro and
Mr.. Groom for some time. and that
upon warning that he would be shot
by Thompson when they met, Mr..
Groom armed himself. They met
on the street and both pulled re.
volvers from their belts and began
shooting. 1t is not known which
fired first, but Groom only fired one
shot, which penetrated the negro,s
liver.
Wounded. the negro kept up his
fire. After he had fred five shots,
lying on his side. evidently suffer
ing from the wound, Thompson re-
loaded the revolver and emptied ii
again. Nine of the ten shots lodg-
ed in Croom's body, penetrating
the abdomen.
Physicians were summoned, but
they could do nothing for Mr..
Groom. The negro also died today.
Mr.. Groom was a, bookkeeper for
Scott, Aycock & Williamson. a
number of years, and was. well
liked in this community. He was
a married man and came here from
Evergreen. Fla where his wife is
now visiting.
Columbia, Miss, Nov. Is. e. +.
Groom, with friends gathered at
his deathbed. gave directions as to
his business affairs. A month ago
he took out life insurance policy
for $4,000. The body will be sent
to Evergreen. Fla. for burial.
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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
FREE TREATMENT
FOR HOOK WORM
Or. r. N. Whitfield Has Opened Ills
office and viii YIsIl Principal
County Points.

The county of Lincoln naa joined
with the State Board of Health IL
the crusade against the Hook
worm Disease. and during the next
few weeks the people of the county
will have the privilege of being
tested and treated free, for this
disease.
DR.. K. N. Whitfield has been
sent by the State Board of Health
to take charge of this work. and be
will remain in the county until
some time in January. He will be
assisted by DR.. c. G. Buchanan,
who will have charge of the micro
scope, and will make the tests.
DR.. Whitfield's headquarters will
be at Bfookhaven in the Court
House over the sheriff's office. and
he will meet the people of the
county at the following places on
the dates named:
Brookhaven, every Monday and
Tuesday mornings, and Saturday
mornings.
Bogue Chitto every Tuesday from
II a. m. to 5 p. m.
Arlington every Wednesday 8 a.
m. to 2 p. m.
Topisaw every Thursday 9 a. m.
to 2 p. m.
Grange Hall every Friday 8 q. m.
to 2 p. m.
Everyone should bring a speci-
men in small vial for examination
with the microscope.
The treatment is safe and ample
instructions will be given with
each treatment. DR.. Whitfield
has treated over four thousand
cases in two counties, without any
bad results.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
The County Sunday
School Convention

The Lincoln County Sunday
School Convention, which met here
Wednesday, was one Of the best
held in the State; the class work,
the addresses, the enthusiasm. the
spirit that pervaded the sessions,
all being highly complimented by
General Secretary Fred W. Long.
That the attendance was small was
a matter of regret to all who par
ticipated.
Hon. j. A. Maui presided as
President and made the principal
address of Wednesday evening.
Mr.. w. d. Davis acted as Secre-
tary and gave "A Message from
T, the Convention on Thursday
morning. Many notable talks were
made by Superintendents. preach
ers and teachers. DR.. |. W. Coop
er. Hons. I. Brady, Mex. Full
CHAM. P. q. Jones, d. Bolian, j.
M. Wood and others beside Revs.
r. L. Walkup. j. M. Wyatt, Geo.
Darling. j. e. Schultz. and j.. X.
Kyzar presented thoughts well
digested and helpful. showing an
abiding interest in the work.
Mrs. J. E. Woodward made a
strong appeal for the Rural Sunday
Schools and Mrs. B. w. Lipscomb
spoke on The Teacher
Reports were made from Bogue
Chitto, New Prospect. Adams,
Gum Grove, NoriieId. MT. Moriah,
Mt. Zion. Little Bahala, Mission
Hill, Shiloh, Bethel, Friendship
and Brookhaven. Every Sunday
School in the county should have
been represented and will be, it is
hoped, at the next convention at
Bogue Chitto.
Resolutions of Thanks were pre-
sented by Mr.. ID. Bolian at the
close Of the program on Thursday.
Mr.. Bolian was elected president
for the coming year: w. d. Davis,
secretary. Bogue Chitto's invita-
tion to the Convention for it's next
meeting was accepted. The annual
meeting will probably be held in
August of 1912. instead Of later
| in the season.
A Publicity Committee Of three
ladies was appointed. whose duty
4 . Ia
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18

We must be thankful at least for
the fact that the legislature has
adjourned; though only God knows
what may happen in the next six
weeks We are not expecting any
catastrophles that might make the
calling together of the Legislature
necessary, but as Governor Noel
has several weeks Of his term Of
Office to serve, and as there il still
left number Of items on which
be has not yet made any recon-
mendations. there is a chance that
be may take advantage of his pre-
rogatiye to call an extra session.
Natchez News.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18

famine in this State. but never an
other motley crew of secret caucus.
ers or Governor like Noel. known
throughout the State as the weak
est and most unfair man that ever
lived, man whom / do not believe
could be elected supervisor of any
district in the State.
v B. WATTS.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18

NAVY BLUE STORM SERGE "a inches
wide, heavy walee or cord. a special $3.50 val
ne we offer for $1.29 per yard.
$l00 VALUE FANCY SUITING in new
mixed and tailor effects. Quite range of
colors, now 75c.
FANCY MIXED and Plaid effects in Suit !
ings, regular SOC value for 35c.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18

SATIN FOULARD 36 inch width several
designs and colors, 81 LOO value for 75c.
MESSALINE SILKS neat figured pat
terms in seasonable shades 81 values for 75c
values in sponged and shrunk Broadcloths,
Serges, etc.
Write or phone for samples. We viii give
your orders immediate attention
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18

persuaded to return to their duty.
There are now about one hundred
and fifty men in the camp in this
city and one hundred at Water
Valley.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
VOLUME 80 NUMBER O..
McGRATH
McGRATH
Dress Goods Specials.

We oHeng very special prices pieces Of Dress Goods
demand for These several fabrics that suitable 70
Coat Suits onepiece Dresses and assured special ue
at prices offered
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
Clothing Department.

We can't slight the little fellows, so we are
going to give them chance too, so here they
go.
Some extra values in Knee Pant Suits
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1911-11-18
You Don't Have to be on
Your Guard

when you come into store to buy good clothes.
When we buy we careful
FIRST to buy only houses that have reputation for first
class goods and
SECOND. examine everything comes into our house
and reject anything that does not US to be
VALUE and when we turn it out to you as GOOD
GOODS. you rely on what we say.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
THE BROAD RIVER SECTION.
Personal Notes Of Interest-Death OF
Little Ethel Estelle Felker-
Other Matters

We are having dry and hot weather
now. Rain is needed very much on
grain and crops.
Mr.. Johnnie Harmon. accompanied
by his niece, little Miss Clara Ringer,
spent a few days with his sister, Mrs.
Edgar Long. of the Tranwood section.
Mrs. W. F. Koon has returned to
her home after a pleasant visit at
her brothers's, Mr. W. F. Suber's.
Miss Mamie Eargle is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. H. NJ.
Wicker
Mr.. Morris Oxner is visiting rela-
tives and friends in this community.
Little Ethel Estelle, infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Felker, died
at her home on Tuesday, May Is, 1911,
making her earthly pilgrimage II
months, and was laid to rest on We'd
nesday following, in the St. Matthews
cemetery, with services conducted by
the Rev. |. E. Long. Little Ethel was
a sweet, loving child, loved by all
who knew her.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
DISTILLING CASE COMPLICATED.
Attorney General Was Not Especially
Concerned With Pressing This
Case, 1t is Said.

Columbia, May 20.-A serious sit
uation has arisen with regard to any
further consideration Of the case
against the Richland Distilling COM
pany. of this city, against which con-
Germ the old dispensary commission
claimed judgment Of $625,000, and in
regard to which a communication was
recently sent by the new commission
to Attorney General Lyon, requesting
him to proceed with the case.
Attorney General Lyon stated this
morning that he has. as yet, received
no communication from the new dis
pensary commission about the reso-
luton passed a few days ago and pub
1ished in the press of the State. Mr..
I.von has no statement to make at
this time about the case.
1t is learned that the contract for
the pressing of the Richland Distillery
case and the other pending litiga-
ton was with the Atlanta firm of at
torneys, and this work was largely in
the hands of Col. T. B. Fielder. On the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
SEXTUPLE LYNCHING IN FLORIDA
Mob Works Daring Trick to Get Negro
Prisoners.

Lake City, Fla. May 21.-Masque-
rading as officers Of the law, dozen
men appeared at the county jail at ?
o'clock this morning and presented a
bogus telegram to the credulous six
teen-year old son of the sheriff, order
ing the release of Mark Norris, Jr.,
Jerry Gusto and four other negroes,
who had been held here for safe-keen,
ing on the charge Of numbering B. B.
Smith, a saw mill man at Wadesbor-
ough, Leon county, and wounding an
other white man named Register on
May ~.
The men, who had come from Talla-
hassee to Lake City in automobiles,
carried the negroes about a mile out
side of Lake City, compelled the ne
groes to stand abreast and about ten
commenced firing with Winchesters
and pistols until every one Of them had
been riddled with bullets. The firing
lasted about half hour, and few
struggling citizens found the negroes,
butchered beyond recognition, just be-
fore daybreak
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
For the Best Service Possible.

Clinton Chronicle, 18th.
We publish today an article sent
out by Mr.. Thomas E. Wicker, presi-
dent of the association Of rural free
delivery carriers of South Carolina,
which we trust will be read by all.
Mr. Wicker is deeply interested in
the work of this association, and is
ever reaching out for better things.
Throughout his entire address he
urges the carriers throughout the
State to give the best service posi-
Bile. The spirit which he would ami
mate his fellow mail~carriers with is
not spirit of performing those du-
ties which they are obliged to do, but
to ever endeavcr to give the public
better service His address contains
some good sentiment, and should not
only be read by the carriers, but by
all
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23

Richland Distillery case and other
dispensary litigation, Messrs. 3. l..
Abney, of this city, and W. F. Steven
son, Of Cheraw, were employed with
or by Mr.. Fielder. The understanding
is, therefore, that when Mr.. Felders
contract was cancelled by the new
dispensary commission. both Messrs.
Stevenson and Abney were dismissed
at the same time
While no official announcement has
been made it would appear on the sur
face that the dismissal of Attorney
Fielder presents new feature and re-
wives again the discussion of the At
lanta attorney in connection with the
Richland Distill7ry company case.
The question that is now being ask
ed is:
Can Attorney General Lyon press
the Richland Distillery company case
in view of the fact that this litigation
was in the hands of other counsel?
It is known that the details of the
Richland Distillery case were known
to Col. Fielder and to Messrs. Abney
and Stevenson, and that Mr.. Lyon was
not especially concerned with the
pressing of this litigation. He is now
asked by the dispensary commission
to go ahead with the case.
Mr.. Lyon makes no official state
ment, and he will have none until the
communication is received from the
dispensary commission, but it can be
safely stated that his reply will be
along the line pointed out above.
It is not yet known what can be
done, in the light Of these circum-
stances, as to the local distillery case.
The commission meets again on May
20, and at that time Col. Fielder has
been asked to appear. Messrs. Lyon,
Stevenson and AbneyGwill also be
asked to appear at that time. It is
understood that there is grave doubt
about Mr.. Falder's appearing here.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
Card of Thanks.

Dear friends and neighbors: We
want those of you, who were so kind
and unt1ring in your acts of kindness
during the recent sickness and death
of our dear little babe, to know that
We appreciate from the bottom of our
hearts every act Of kindness that you
so willingly showed us.
May God bless each one Of you and
let your days of usefulness be long
unoA he earth is the sincere prayer
OF b. bereaved parents.
Mr.. and Mrs j. E. Long.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
SOCIAL.

Veterans desiring crosses Of honor
June 3. will please send their applica-
tons at once to Mrs. J. E. Norwood,
president Drayton Rutherford chap
ter. U. D. g.
A pleasant meeting of the Wednes
day Afternoon club was held with
Mrs Herman Wright. A. shirt-Waist
contest proved most entertaining.
Mrs C. H. Cannon receiving as a
prize an embroidered shirt waist
front A delightful salad course was
served during the afternoon to Mes
danes W. G. Houseal, C. H. Cannon
Reid Boyleston, Jno. K. Aull, Frank
Sigh, W. c. Schenck. L. G. Eskridge,
and Misses Mary. Carwile Burton,
Daisy Cannon, Sarah Houseal, Ger
trude Carwile Cora Dominick, Carrie
Lou Common, Blanche Davidson, Lois
Goggans, Anita Davidson, Elizabeth
Donlinick.
The Luther league Of the Church Of
the Redeemer had an exceptionally
pleasant social evening Thursday at
the home of Dr.. F. B. Settler. A fea-
ture OF the evening was the writing Of
telegrams. each word of which had to
begin with a letter contained in Luth-
er league. During the evening de-
lightful refreshments were served.
DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Harms enter
tained the graduating class OF New
berry college Friday evening with a
reception, the young ladies of the col
lege helping in entertaining the
guests. Partners for the evening
were found by the matching or post
cards and the enIarging of mother
Goose" rhymes. A refreshing ice
course was served.
The ninth grade Of the high school
entertained the tenth On Friday in a
most delightful way. The guests were
received on the beautiful lawn of DR..
and Mrs. Jas. Mcintosh, which was
lighted with Japanese lanterns and
electric lights. The affair proved
most enjoyable to all present.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
Burton School Closing.

The exhibition at the closing Of
Burton school was held in the W. o.
W. hall near the school building on
Friday evening, and was enjoyed by
a large audience of friends and pat
rons of the school.
The program was carried out
splendidly and showed much interest.
both by teacher and scholars.
Messrs. Wheeler and Wallace, OF
Newberry, and DR.. ". D. Sem, a
trustee, were present, and gave short
talks that were very interesting. This
evening Of entertainment closed a
very successful year for the schoo!
with Miss Dorothy Mae Sem as teach
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
Brothers Presidents.

Salisbury Post
By the election Of Rev. DR.. NJ. NJ.
Kinard, of Salisbury, as president of
the North Carolina Lutheran synod,
which took place last week in Will
mington, an unusual occurrence is
noted. At the last annual convention
of the South Carolina Lutheran synod,
which was held in Charleston, S. c.,
the Rev. James D. Kinard, brother of
Rev. NJ. NJ. Kinard, Phi. D.. was chosen
president of that body. This places
the Kinard brothers at the head
the district synods of the two Caro-
linas at the same time. a thing which
perhaps has not taken place before in
these States. Certainly not in the
Lutheran synods Of the two States.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
LORIMER CASE.
Illinois Senate Wants More Probing.
Passes Resolution Emphasizing
Gravity Of Situation.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 1S.-Declaring
that William Lortnler's election to
the United States senate was brought
about by bribery and corruption, and
that the gravity of the situation in
volving the integrity and good name
of Illinois and the welfare of the
country demands further investiga-
ton, the Illinois senate today, by a
vote of 81 to 10, adopted resolution
asking that the United States senate
reopen the Lorimer investigation.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION.

* y x i: x = = x = * X i
It will no doubt be interesting tc
number of the readers of The Her
ad alG News to know who are the
members of the Chautauqua associa'
ton, who have put up the guarantee
to secure this delightful entertain
ment for the people of Newberry. The
following are those who have guar
anteed the amount forwarded to Sc
cure Chautauqua week, including g
lecture by William Jennings Bryan
and Richmond P. Hobson:
John B. Mayes.
Thos P. Johnson.
Henry Lee Dean.
Jno. C. Goggans.
H. H. Rikard.
J. N. Mclaughlin.
W. A. McSWain.
I. H. Hunt.
W. G. Mayes.
J. H. West.
Jno. C. Goggans, 1r.
Eugene S. Blease.
j. H. Wicker,
M. NJ Buford.
Jno. w Earhardt
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
IN MEMORY OF JUDGE POPE.
Exercises in Supreme Court Room on
June 5th.

Columbia. May 20-On June D. at
u o'clock noon. there will be held IN
the supreme court room exercises in
honor of the memory Of the late Y. J.
Pope, who was formerly chief justice
of the supreme court of this State.
The attorney general will present
suitable resolutions and responses
will be made by J. C. Sheppard, of
Edgefeld; r. ". Shand, of Columbia;
James Simons. of Charleston; R. T.
James, Of Walhalla, and Gen. .. R.
Brooks, of this city.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
!Aughtry-CaldWelI.

Union Times, 18th.
Mr.. John Aughtry, of Whitmire, and
Miss Ida Caldwell, Of Union, were
united in holy matrimony Tuesday
morning, May 16, at 10 O'Clock. The
ceremony was pronounced in the home
Of Mr. Joseph Sanders, where the
bride has made her home for some
time. Only the Immediate friends OF
the young7couple were present. Rev.
L. L. Wagnon ofdciated.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
SPLENDID EXERCISES.
attractive Program CreditabIy Carried
4 Out by Children's Missionary So
eiety Of Mayer Memorial.

The Children's Missionary society
of Mayer Memorial Lutheran church,
held a public meeting Sunday evening
at 8 o'clock, which was as interesting
as it was largely attended. The
church was literally packed. The pull
pit and chancel were tastily decorated
with ferns. Excellent music was fur
nished by the choir, Miss Lera Koon
performing at the piano, and Mr.
Frank Miller with cornet. The chill
aren did splendidly and reflected cred
it upon themselves, as we'll as upon
those who had so painstahingly drill
ed them.
This society was organized about
three years ago with a mere handful
OF children. Since then i has en-
ioyed a steady and encouraging in
crease in memb bership, so that now 1t
is an organization thoroughly alive
and active
The following wide-awake young
people are at the head Of the organ
ization: President, Miss Ethel Koon;
vice president, Miss Amy Wertz; sec
retary, Miss Lera Koon; treasurer,
Edgar Hitler; superintendent, MIS-
Bertha Cook
The president, Miss Ethel Koon,
presided with an ease and grace that
would have been credit to one of long
experience and mature years.
The contribution at the close Of the
meeting amounted to S4.O2.
The following program was render
ed:
song-"To and Fro" 226.
Welcoma- Edgar Hitler.
.Prayer-Rev. J. D. Shealy.
Sons-"What Are We For?'
Recitation, What Can I Dor
Louise Merchant.
Recitation, a Reminder'-Jennie
Belle Burton.
Recitation, Help the World Along"
Joseph Taylor.
Reading, Little Corners"
Eargle.
Recitation, THE Little Japanese
Girl'-Lucile Hitler.
Recitation, Here Am I; Send Me-
Cecil Merchant.
Recitation-Alice Thompson.
song-"Tell it Out" 109.
Recitation, ''The Sinners Refugee
Arthur Kizer.
Reading, "The Mite Box With Wood
en- Legs"-Miss Amy Werts.
song-"Do 1t Now" 24S.
Recitation, Indoor sun"-Graoe
Thompson.
Reading, "a Cluster of American
Beauties Lera Koon.
Recitation, <'Sending the Gospel
Aumerle Eargle.
Solo-Miss Amy Werts.
Recitation, MY Little Red Mite
Box'-Elsie Kizer.
Recitation, The Giving He Likes
Best''-Leona Livingston.
Recitation, "Only Single Penny
Mamie Rister.
song-Grace Eargle and Grace
Thompson, while the children gave
their offerings.
Sons-"Oh, Let Your Light Shine,
$50.
Benediction-Rev. J. D. Shealy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
Death of a Veteran.

D. NJ. Butler, a former member OF
Company "B" of South Carolina, Third
South Carolina Volunteers, died on
May 20, at his home near Good Hope
church. Age "a years. He was cor
poral in Company e." and a good
soldier. He was a member of the Bap-
tst church.