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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Columbus Spradley Local.
ed In Augusta.

Augusta Chronicle. 9Th.
Columbus Spradley, the younger OF
the two men beaten by the Holston
crowd in Wards township, Aiken coun-
ty, Thursday night, was located here
yesterday afternoon.
He freely told the story of the entire
affair, 80 far as it related to himself
but knew nothing of the attack upon
his uncle, Ben Spradley, and did not
know until he was Informed yesterday
of the death of Mrs. Ben Spradley, as
all this occurred after the crowd had
left him at the lonely spot on the
roadside from which he made his way
to Johnston by walking the Is miles
distance during the night, arriving
there in time to catch the Southern
railway train to Augusta and reached
this city at 1855 o'clock Friday morn
ing.
He is employed as a train news
agent by the Parker News Agency
and runs between this city and Port
Royal. Soon after his arrival here
Friday morning he went away on his
run to Port Royal where be spent Fri
day night and returned to Augusta
yesterday at 1905 o'clock.
Roma ntic Love Affair.
Back of the whole story is roman
tic love affair between young Spradley
and Miss. Gussie Mae Holston, the
daughter of Augustus L. Holston, lead
erot the attacking party, and it seems
that the Holstons took this cowardly
AMI unlawful means to intimidate'
sprad1ey and break up the match by
driving him forever out Of the COM
munity.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
SHERIFF c0RLEY
HAS RESIGNED.
Popular Officer Succeeded
By Sim j. Miller, His
Faithful Deputy.

Sheriff Patrick Henry Corley on yes
terday handed his resignation to Gov.
Blease, after having been sheriff for a
period of nearly eight years. 1mme-
diately upon receiving the resignation,
which was rendered in person, Cover
nor Blease appointed Deputy Sheriff
Sim J. Miller to fill out the unexpired
term of Sheriff Corley. Mr.. Miller
will assume the duties of the Office as
soon as bis bond can be arranged and
he has taken the required constitu-
tional oath.
Sheriff Corley has given no reason
for his resignation other than the fact
that he is physically unable to per-
form the duties of the Office. On the
18th of May, 1909, Sheriff Corley was
shot by Ed. Bynum, negro, the en-
tire load from shotgun taking effect
in the hand, neck and face. His right
hand has since been almost paralysed.
This is the only reason assigned for
the sheriff giving up the Office at this
time, although it has been known for
some time that he would not offer for
reelection in the campaign next sum-
mer.
Sheriff Corley was first elected in
1904, defeating r. II. Caughman, the
incumbent, and two other candidates
in the first election. In 1908 he was
reelected without opposition. Fear
less and determined with an energy
seldom equalled, 7. 81. Corley has
made one Of the best officers the
county has ever known, and the aH-
nouncement that he is no longer to
serve the county in this capacity, will
be received with genuine regret by the
people of the county.
Mr.. Miller has been deputy under
Sheriff Corley for four years, and has
made an enviable reputation for him
self. His duties have carried him to
every nook and corner of the county,
and he is fully competent to fill the
Office to which he has been appointed
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09

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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
FOUNDED 1856
Going Back for Fianee.

But their efforts will probably fail as
the young man fully expects to return
to Monetca and claim the girl to whom
he is engaged.
They have been engaged for several
months and Thursday night. had all OF
their plans laid to elope and be mar
ried. The young man had secured the
marriage license, which he had in his
pocket yesterday, and showed to a
representative of The Chronicle.
It was secured from w. S. Crouch,
Judge of probate, at his Office in Salu-
da, S. c., and was filled out and signed
by Spradley and needed only the sig
nature of the young lady to be COM
plete.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Spradley Gets Bride
Despite Difficulties
Augusta Chronicle, Today.

Augusta Chronicle, Today.
Columbus Spradley, the young man
who was held up at the point of the
pistol and brutally lashed by the Hol-
stems at Monetta last Wednesday
night, has made good his word that he
would wed his sweetheart, Miss May
Holstein, regardless Of the violent and
combined efforts OF her father, brother
and cousins to prevent their marriage.
The young couple were married at s
o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev.
A. u. Echols, pastor of Asbury Meth
odist church, the ceremony being Gel
formed at the parsonage in the pres
ence of several witnesses, among
whom was young Spradley's brother,
Frank, who resides at s33 Marbury
street, this city. Mr.. Bradley went to
Monetta Monday afternoon and brought
his bride-to be with him to Augusta
yesterday and as so1u as he could
gather few of his friends around him
they went to the parsonage where the
ceremony as performed.
This is the climax of the romance
that was the real cause of the turbu-
lent and sensational events ctMonetts
resulting in the death of Mrs. Benja-
min Spradley from heart failure, the
forcible expulsion from the community
of the young man and the attack upon
his uncle, Ben Spradley, in which he
was so seriously injured that his life
was almost despaired of.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Plan for EIopement.

The young couple had planned to
meet at $50 o'clock that night. A
horse and buggy would be waiting and
they were to drive to Saluda, where
she would sign the certificate and the
ceremony would be performed.
She had concealed her hand bag
gage in vacant house, known as the
old John Grice house, which, instead
of being haven FOR the young couple,
by capricious turn Of events, became
the very scene of the indignities and
outrages perpetrated upon the pros
pective groom.
Ben spradley and his wife knew
nothing of the engagement and moth
ing of the planned elopement and were
the innocent victims of an unreasona-
BILE rage.
Mother Cave Consent.
The girl's mother, realizing the at
tachment which had grown up be-
tween them, gave her sanction to their
engagement.
spradley is 21 years Of age and has
three brothers residing in Augusta.
He resides at 1895 Broad street.
In telling Of the affair he spoke with
perfect freedom, going into minute de-
tails and corroborating some OF them
with written evidence he had in his
pocket. Among these were several
small photographs Of Miss Holston.
She has an abundance of dark hair
and large, very dark eyes, and would
probably be considered quite hand
some.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Biqqest and Best Barbe-
cue Next Saturday.

If you want to enjoy fine barbecue
dinner attend the Ioor Il ayes barbecue
on the 18th. Several prominent speak
ers will be present to address the
crowd, among them, Prof. Tate and
Col. Holloway; Hon. Isaac Edwards
and DR.. E. G. Ridgell. Every body
should turnout and hear their speeches.
With the convenien train service and
the place being situated On tie rail-
road, people all along the line can at
tend this cue. Mr.. Hayes re uta zion
for fine dinners and polite service
can't be beat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Record Coffin For Fat Boy.

What is said to be the largest coffin
ever constructed in Baltimore holds
the body of William Flitz, a 19 year
old boy of Holidaysburg, Pa, who died
there Monday night. He weighed $50
pounds. The coffin is six feet long 40
inches wide and 81 inches high and
has twelve steel clasps, eight handles,
and is pa5 together with heavy rivets.
So large was thecrowd around the
uudertaker's Office where the body was
lying that squad of police was sum-
moned to disperse them. The body
was shipped to Holidayshurg.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09

Miss Matte Stuart, of Lexington,
has religious hen, 80 much 80 that
she never lays except on Sunday.
Miss Stuart's hen has laid an even
dozen of eggs, all of them being laid
on Sunday except one, which was laid
on Friday.
Every one of the eggs is of different
size and shape. Miss Stuart is going
to preserve the eggs and exhibit them
at the county and State fair. The hen
is large Plymouth Rock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Makinq Investigation.

The special committee Of the grand
jury composed of L. ". Wise, J. S.
Boozer and Levi Poole, is conducting
an investigation of the books, records,
etc of the county officials. The work
will Le com sleted to day.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
AT Glenn Springs.

Mr.. W. P. Roof and the Rev. T. s.
Brown leave this morning for Glenn
Springs, where they will remain fer
several days. On account of the alb.
sence of the Rev. Mr.. Brown there will
be no preaching at St. Stephens on
Sunday next. There will be Sunday
SCHOOL at the usual hour, however.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
Annual Picnic.

The Piney Woods Farmers Union
will hold it's annual pianic.iu front of
Piney Woods parsonage ON August 1s.
T public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-08-09
HORRIBLE CRIME
SHOCKS AIKEN.
Young Mother Dies From
Fright, After Seeing Her
Nephew and Husband
Cruelty Beaten by Mob
Husband May Die.

Special to The State.
Aiken, August 4.-Five white men
were lodged in the Aiken county Jail
tonight, charged with implication in a
most horrible affair last night at Mo-
META, in this county. The men are:
Dock Cockerel, A. l.. Holston, r. II.
Holston, Sidney Ho!ston and G. @.
Holston, all of whom are prominently
connected. AS result Of the visit Of
q party of men to the home of the
Spradleys, near Monetta, last night.
Mrs. Nettie Spradley lies corpse in
her home and her husband is in crit.
ical condition, with their nephew, Co.
lumbus Spradley, disappeared. His
whereabouts are not known. He has
not been seen or heard Of since the
difficulty last night. Whether he was
murdered and lies hidden in the woods
or whether he was frightened into
leaving the neighborhood remains
merely conjecture.
No eye-witnesses are known to the
awful tragedy other than the parties
involved, and the elder Spradley, not
having regained consciousness, the
story has DOT been told and may never
be unless Columbus Spradley is locat-
ed alive, as the physicians do not ell
tertain hopes of the elder Spradley's
recovery.
Wedding Was Arranged.
The story as told tonight is that Co.
lumbus Spradley was to be married to
Julia May Holston. The implicated
len under arrest are the father, uncle
and cousins of this girl.
It is said that last night party Of
white men visited the home of the
spradleys, the elder Spradley was
thrashed into insensibility. sustaining
serious injuries, from which he Is not
expected to recover.
Was Young Mother.
Mrs. Spradley, who was in the house
was frightened to death. She tainted
and never regained consciousness.
G, lumbus Spradley, about whom the
entire affair occurred. can not be
found. His friends believe that he is
dead or seriously wounded. Mrs.
Spradley gave birth to a baby tive
weeks ago and the baby survives her.
Toe affair is one of the most horrible
the county Officials have ever known.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30

New Officers Chosen at
Meeting Last Night.


The semf-annual election of officers
of Liberty Council Daughters Of
Liberty, took place last night at It's
meeting In Moose hall. A social
time followed the election and busi-i
ness session. In the games Mrs.
Charles Chimney was awarded a cut
glass dish. The newly elected Off
GERS are as follows: Councillor.
Miss Ella DeWorth; vice councillor,
Miss Sarah DeWoFth: associate
councillor. Miss Jennie Smith; as
seciate vice councillor, Mrs. Laura
Antonides; financial secretary,
william G.. Gray; treasurer, Mrs.
Mary Gray; recording secretary
Mrs. Lillian Boyer; associate re-
cording secretary, Miss Hattie Wer-
ger; guide, Miss Louise Fucker: In
side guard, Miss Mary zehrer; out
side guard. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp-
son, ana trustee for eighteen months.
Mrs. Ada Grimm. Representative to
the state council, Mrs. Lillian Boy
and alternate, Miss Susie Cfuney,
for 4 term Of two years. Miss
Mabel DeWorth was again chosen
pianist. Tho installation will take
place ON time In January.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
FREEHOLDERS
TO REORCAN|zE
New Board Will Meet Monday
at K tlttk
,sc1a1 e fhs EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 30:-At the
organization meeting OF the Middle
County Board of Freeholders to
be held at the court house at II
o'clock Monday 1t Is expected that all
OF the present county officers will be
reelected.
At this meeting William d. Casey,
of Roosevelt, win be seated as a free
holder. He Is the only new member
OF the board. He was elected to Sue
coed William s. DEFY, of South AM
boy, the only Republican member ef
the present hoard. The other four
Democratic. Frseholdsrs Peter Hepd-
rieks, Alfred r. Kerr. Andrew Ely
and Anthony 4. Gsbhardt, were y
elected. It is expected that Free
holder Hendricks will be elected
director and that 4 craftsmanship of
one or the committees will be given
70 FreanUIuaT Uasey. Part Of the
budget is likely to be adopted.
The present omcerH likely to be re-
elected are: Clerk, Asher Biasett,
South River; solicitor, Lawyer John
A. Coan, South Amboy; county phys
ician, DR.. Edgar Carroll. Dayton:
county engineer, Frederick SimonE,
Roosevelt; supervisor OF roads and
bridges, James DeT1art, North Bruins
wick; warden OF jail, William Dono-
more, this city; Jan1tors of county
and grounds, Milton ia
ques and Martin Laliy, this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
SIMPSON M. E.
END EXERCISES


An interesting program was given
In the lecture room of Simpson Meth
odist Episcopal church last night as
the closing Christmas celebration OF
the various departments OF the Sum
day school. Those who took part
were the seniors, intermediate and
home departments of the school. The
room d well filed and the pro-
gram, which included singing of
carols, solos, addresses and Christ
mas stories, WAS much enjoyed.
Rev. DR.. William e. Palmer, pas
tor, and Charles r. Fletcher. super
fntendent. made appropriate re-
marks during the evening. Tho pro-
gram began By the school singing
the carol Merry Christmas" After
this DR.. Palmer offered prayer and
Miss Marion Eldridge sang a solo.
entitled THE Angels Story" Mrs.
Frank Harrington told q story OF tho
Shepherds which was ~intersparsed
with carols sung by tho school. At
ter the program refreshments OF
ice cream and cake were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
ANOTHER COAT GONE
AT HEADQUARTERS

Another robbery Of a coat, the sec
ond within a week to occur in the
police station, was committed in
the lodging quarters of the station
last night or this morning. Charles
CoHnors, a steady roomer at the
who Is recognized Az first broom
is the loser. He complained to
Chief Of Police Burke this morning
that a real bum" had taken the gar
ment and had eve gone so far as to
get him to assist him in putting 1t
on.
As dodgers are plentiful these cold
nights and a large percentage Of
them are neither honest nor indus
trious, 1t may be difficult for the
police to ind the alleged thief.
Charles C1egg, recognized second
broom among police station lodg-
eres, Is going to tie his coat fast to
his neck after this.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
BARNARD MAY BE MANAGER.


New York Naycrsity Candidsts Slated
to Direct Campaign.
New York. Dec. Bolt was reported
that Otto r. Barnard Of this city may
become the manager, not only Of tho
campaign preliminary Of the Republic
an convention, but OF the campaign
OF the president for reelection. pro-
vidcd, OF course, he to renominated.
1t had been said by men high In the
favor OF the administration that the
campaign for the denomination and
reelection OF President Taft would be
conducted by William Loeb, collector
OF the port of New York.
When seen by a reporter Mr.. Ban
nard expressed surprise at the report.
He said he had heard not the slightest
inkling Of an intention on the part OF
thepresfdent to intrust him with the
duties OF campaign manager.
"The report" said Mr.. Barnard.
probably arose from the fact that I
am going to Washington with the
president and w~iHYspend New Years
at the White House"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
WALTERS TRIES TO GET
HIS $500 FINE REDUCED


City Marshal w. w. Walters, In
company with Patrick White, Jr.,
were IN New York yesterday after
noon to confer with Congressman
Thomas =. scully. OF South Amboy,
In an effort to have the $500 fine
imposed BY the federal government
upon Mr.. Walters for motorboat
violations, RENTED In part. It is
understood Mr.. SculIy Informed his
constituents that he is not In a POSI-
tion to render any aid whatsoever In
this matter. as the case Is In the
hands OF the United States District
Court and entirely ont OF his juris-
dictien. Mr.. Walters will be given
an opportunity to present his side OF
the aase before the U. s. District
Court at Trenton ON January o.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
OF
ODD FELLOWS
Charles Dixon Chosen No
BILE Grand for Six Months.

Charles Dixon was elected noble
grand OF Lawrence Lodge No. 275.
Independent Order Odd Fellows, last
night tor a term Of six months.
Ernest Hancock was chosen vice
grand for the same term. In select
ing the officers for a term OF one
year, all were reelected as follows:
Charles f. Moore, secretary; William
s. Duncan, financial secretary; and
r. III. Barnes, treasurer.
The apnointive officers will be
named at the installation that Is to
take place Friday night, January IL.
District Deputy Grand Master
Thomas L. Siugg and staff, of Car
teret Lodge No. 2B7, representing
the tenth district, will come here on
that night to install the newly elect
ed officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
kEYp0RT GIRL
SUES MILLER
Wants $4,000 from South
Amboy Man for Injuries

Rps0'F@s 80 ss+5 = 1a7sNa ~ ~ 1900
Keypprt. Dec, 30.--Dorothy Oz-
den, OF Keyport. Ia suing Alfred J..
Miller, OF South Amboy, In the New
Jersey Supreme Court for alleged
damages sustained in an auto acci&
dent on June IL. last. Miss Ogden
asks 5000. The Miller and Ogden
automobiles collided near here on
the MiddietowrpKeypor road ana
both parties blamed the other for
the accident. Occupants or Dotn carH
were more or less shaken up, al
though no one sustained permanent
injuries. Mr.. Miller will be repre-
sented by Thomas Brown, OF Perth
Amboy, when the case is called on
Tuesday, January 2, In the Freehold
court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30

fContInn q from re IL
Janitors viii be paid twenty cents an
hour extra. Janitors are not allow
ed to order any supplies without a
written order from the chairman OF
the committee on fire. They are
cautioned about burning light In
i1rehouaes.
Regarding City Pound.
The aldermen favored plans OF a
proposed city pound prepared BY Ar
chitect +. X. Jensen and bids Will
be advertised for to be received next
Wednesday night. The structure
will be about 2ex26 feet In size and
Will have several large coIlpaTt-
ments for imppundmg horses, cat
tie and the like and others for dogs.
Cement aoors will be laid. The
Will he erected on a part
OF the aims house property In the
western part of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
PUTS UP BARS TO SUFFRAGE.


80 -
In Message.
Albany. N. r.. Dec. 36,-Goveruor
DIX has notified the representatives Of
women suffrage IN this state THAI he
regrets Il u too late 10 conxiissr In his
.3nnual nseesaxe, which n to be sub,
mifted to the legislature ~ noon on
"wednesday next. the question d wo-
su1rAge.
Governor Bix received d iettsr that
10 give this question serious consider
Rfion In his message. The letter called.
the governorss xttsntion to the fact that
two st&ees had rivpE women the vote
IN ttH fast yesr and that In four other
'ststss the ssaffrAEs amendment would
b Submitted 20 the voters usxf Ma
vsmneF. The letter also expressed the
better thai this governor must Also rcr
egnizs thet a lsrgn nuzzlssr Of women
In New York state xre demanding Their
snfrxxctssarasnt With Increasing ear
sseafmxsA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
NEW MILLINERY
STORE TO OPEN

Perth Amboy will soon boast of.
another up to date millinery store
ct 127 Smith street, In the Aneri-
can building. Fruchter Brothers.
who conduct large, houses In Yon-.
kers. Newbure. Jarsey CITY and
other large citiss. ara preparing for
their opening shortly. Creations
from Paris with be ora Of the feat
ures of the new establishment.
Show cases Of . nav design will be
Installed, The place will be ons or
the most attractive Ia this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
20 KILLED IN
A BAD WRECK
Fast Train on Great North
ern Over Embankment.

6p~ssat to fhs EVENING NEWS.
St. Paul. MINI. Dec. 30.-Twsnty
passengers Are reported killed in a
wreck OF ssThe Arfxonan,s the Great
Northern crack post train, two miles
east Of Sharon, N. d. ct 1915
v ClODA tvuay Eour pOa1es Havo
been recovered. The train Is said
to hAve gone over 1ftean foot en-
bankmAnt and the trains are burn
Ing. The bodies still In the trains
are rapidly being consumed by are.
Those injured have been rushed to
hospitals In nearby towns. Split
rails caused the accident. 1.-THE
Arixonians left st. Paul last night
for the coast.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
No EXTRA CLERKS ARE
ON AT POST OFFICE

Despite the feet that an unusually
large number OF postal cards and
monthly and yearly statements are
being sent through the mails today,
the force at the postofhce ia keeping
up with the rush Just the aamle As
during the Christmas holidays. No
substitutes have been added. In
yentory OF stock Was started today,
which further colnplicates tho rush
problem. Postmaster William III.
Pfeiffer II confident every piece OF
mall win be delivered Or started on
its journey before noon. January 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30

For being caught stealing
bottles of liquor In the SAN
Alex Macarowsh at Hall and
Side avenues last night, Lawr
Kubonnl, q Pole, fwenty@seven ysal
old. Irving at 225 Penn street waa
given the alternative OF paying a
Of $25 and serving sixty days
in the county jail today. He VIII
probably serve the time. His arrest
due to the a1ertness Of Patrol
Joseph Gutowski. The officer
the mar at work placing bottles
of liquor In his pockets as he wac
passing the saloon
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
[. C.. D.. a. IMITATION
IN NEWARK JANUARY 10

The annual class Initiation ct the
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Assoeia-
ton will be held III Krrager'g Audi
terIun, Belmont avenue, Newark,
January 10. All Of the supreme Of
ncers will attend and members from
all over the state VIII bs present.
All OF this members initiated since
January /, 1871, win recatse The OBJ
legation from the SupFsnla President
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
MOVING PICTURE
THEATRE WILL OPEN

another moving picture theatre
will be opened shortly In this city.
1t will occupy one OF the vacant
SHORES In the Wilder building in
Smith street. Walter Rechnitzer, OF
JEFFERSON street. and Chris Kistrup.
OF New Brunswick. ara tho proprle~
tors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-30
FIRST pUnLIC WHIST.

The sirst public whist viii be
given Ia the Young Mems Hebrew
Association's rooms tomorrow night.
The proceeds OF the event will be
added to the bnilding fund. Hand
aofne prizes have been secured and
the committee plan to make the
event d success from q social and
Hnancial standpoint.