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would .be for the betterment of our
country. We know he will not pass
the poor and needy without lending
them helping hand and he cannot
see the widows and orphans of our
country in want without dividing with
them his many fold bIessings..-Ra
Ger ~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31

The people Of Washington county
iced a representative in the county
no has the ability and desire to serve
I.leir best interests and they have an
opportunity to elect Judge f. b. Hens
Icy who will faithfully and honestly,
10 his duty in this particular.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31

Benton McMillin is going to win
but the size OF his majority depends
upon your vote, Get it in early.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31

OF course Hooper is not scared, he's
Just doubling back through East Tenn,
v.see to get a little fresh air
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31
October 81, 1912.

re campaign may now proceed,
EnIoe and Bullock have heard from
each other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31

BAKING POWDER
ABSOLUTELYPURE

Cooking under modem methods and con-
veniences is made so attractive the whole
family is becoming interested.
"These biscuits are delicious; this cake is
excellent, says the father. 81 made them,"
says the daughter, and both father and
daughter beam with pleasure.
Royal Baking Powder has made home
baking success, pleasure and profit, and
the best cooking today the world over is
done with its aid.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31

Hon. II. r. d. Wills, OF Shouns,
Johnson county, Tennessee, and fa-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31

the Standardization war es stated
by Mr.. Sells, but that he did not 20
into that office until two years after
the war, that he drew for his services
in the Spanish American war Sl,633
per year, that it took all OF Tins TO live
on in Porto Rico; that the Seviervllle
postotiice paid $500 including clerk hire
until he resigned 10 make the race Tor
the senate three years after holding the
appointment and that the senate posi-
lion paid $500 Per term of two years
and that his only other political job
was three months in congress.
AS far as Mr. Sells was concerned,
DIR. Massey stated that while he had
been i'll congress the record showed
that he had been absent three out of
every four days, and that MI Sells
during his term never addressed the
speaker Of Inc house Ahd that he had
never made resolution during that
lime
Referring TO the promise made by
Congressman Sells during his last CAM
palgn, he said that al that time Mr.
Sells was denouncing Oscar Hicks in
every speech.
Mr Hicks, who was sitting in the
"f the courthouse, wanted 10 know
len that was.
DE-. Massey replied; "You hated him
so badly then that you v ould lot even
go out to hear him."
This created much applause and a
big laugh.
DR.. Massey said that he had nothing
against Mr.. Hicks, that he was "a good
man; that he, himself, had helped him
secure the appointment as treasurer Of
the Soldiers Home, which position he
would still be holding if Hicks had NOT
been u "Itubting Thomas,
de rt,t,ed to the resignation of Mr.,
Hicks H. treasurer stating that it tol.
lowed al interview With Mr.. Sells. He
said that Mr.. Sells wanted to put him
in hole by compelling the appoint
ment Of II treasurer before the conVen-
tion, as Mr.. Sells and his friends were
claiming that the office Ind been prom
ised to different persons thrUugout the
district, but that when the chief clerk
" as elevated 10 the position there was
Ho; the slightest protest from any dis
appointed office seeker
Mi. Lici,s here wanted 10 know if
Rod" Armstrong was not an hon
orabie mar.
DR.. MnSsey replied:
"AImstIong is the man " no < It out
the scur:iiUuS circular against Mr. Sells
two years ago and his reward for such
10 The fact that bis father is now the
postmaster al Kogersvillt, because he
held power as member of the con
gressionnl committee, and any man
who makes the statement that the of.
flee was ever romised to any one ut
tiers falsehood
Mr.. Hicks wanted to know how
about promising The job to Greeley
Farmer. DR.. Massey answered:
81 am glad you are here Hicks, to
draw me out, and wish there were
two or three Others. Farmer is now
supporting me AMI that should be pref
ty god violence that he was not dis
appointed III anything"
Mr.. Hicks wanted to know low
about GeDige Burbage. DR., Massey
replied:
"Burbage is the man who deceived
you. Is there any other questions you
woul1 like answered."
Sells Note Episode.
This ended the debate, and DR.. Mas ,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-31
Sells Note Episode.

ne Helu ny congressman CellS. lie
said that he put up 1880 as his part
OF the Sells Massey campaign fund
and that after the election Congress
man Sells called upon him for 81, 600
more, claiming that much more had
been spent, and that he gave the con-
gresham his note for il; that Congress
man Sells came TO Washington and
asked for thousand dollars, which
WAS paid, and that he had asked that
he bring The note along next time;
that Congressman Sells came to Wash
ington again and asked for $500, and
ing; that he had paid $500 off in Sewer
county for debts of The campaign and
that he therefore still owed Two hun.
dted that Paul +. Divine came to
Washington and in The course of the
discussion Of the matter that Mr.. Div
inc atated that he had acted unwisely
in paying Congressman Sells the
money without receipt: that he then
and there gave Major Divine chech
covering the balance and told him TO
pay it and secure the note; that short
time later Major Divine found the note
held bv Johnson City bank as col
lateral for loan of $1,000 and that
shortly afterward the bank forced
other security as there was no credit
of any kind upon the note and that
shortly afterward there was threat of
a suit, and that TO this day, he had
never heard of the note until Congress
man Sells used it in the campaign.
He said he has some property and that
Congress man Sells knew that heNcould
make the value of the note at any
time he saw fit TO sue on some if it was
just debt"
DR.. Massey said he and Sam Sells
had different way of campaig ning:
that he believed in shaking the hand
of his fellow men and he ven,ured to
say that not one in a hundred of those
present had ever shaken the hand OF
their present congressman.
"When Sam Sells GENES here he is
met at the depot by Oscar Hicks and
John Meas, and they take him to the
hotel WIRE they gather in room and
occasionally let one of the chosen
few in 10 speak to the congressman,
but not in confidence. When the hour
for the speaking comes, Oscar and
John escort him TO the speaking place
and after the speaking Oscar and John
escort him back to the hotel where
they wine and dine and they then sit
about the room until train time, when
John and Oscar escort him to the de-
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His Political Service.

DIR, Massey outlined his political SER
vice and said he had never held the
Sevierville, postoffice two years before
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Paysinger- Abrams.

On the evening of April "a, 1912, Rev.
J. NJ. Fridy pronounced the words that
made Miss Ellen Paysinger and Mr..
Claude E. Abrams man and wife. The
home of her father, Mr.. Ernest Pay
singer, was tastefully decorated with
our native evergreen, and at 8 O'Clock
it was filled to oVerfiowing with
neighbors, friend and relatives OF
the happy pair. At that hour, Mr..
Boyce Abrams, of Columbia, brother
of the groom, entered the parlor with
Miss Sudie Dennis, maid of honor,
tastefully arrayed in white chiffon.
Then followed the youthful bride and
groom, who made handsome picture,
as seen by the soft glow of candle
light. Never did the bride look sweet
er than when seen in her bridal robe
of white crepe de chine, with pearls
and veil, carrying an armful of brides
roses. After the ceremony by the
brides pastor dainty salad course,
with delicious cake and coffee, was
served by Whiteclad maidens and lit
tie girls. In an adjoining room, many
tables were filled with useful and
beautiful presents.
The bride is the Oldest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Paysinger, OF
spearman. The groom is a rising
young farmer of Floyd township.
Both have many friends who wish
them a long and happy journey
through life.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Preliminary Contest.

At the preliminary contest among
the pupils of the Little Mountain high
school on last Friday, Prof. ]. B.
O'Neall Holloway, principal, to select
representatives for the final oratori-
cal contest to be held May 20 at Little
Mountain, the following were selected:
From the young ladies-Miss Birdie
Clark, principal; Miss Jennie Lee Kin
ard, alternate.
From the young men-George Der
rick, principal; Olin Bundrick, alter
nate.
The committee on award consisted
of DR.. O. B. Mayer, w. A. McSWain
and J. B. Hunter.
The other schools represented in
the oratorical association, and which
will select representatives, are Pros
perity high school and Chaplin high
school.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

B. G. Leake. Mr.. and Mrs. Leake have
made warm friends in Newberry who
will regret their departure.
Prof. w. C. Bynum was elected vice
president of the State Teachers asso-
ciation. The Charleston Evening Post
of Friday says: Mr. Bynum today was
congratulated because the Georgetown
school made the record of sending eV-
erv teacher on its staff to the conyen-
ton at Charleston"
Miss Lena Player, who taught the
Johnstone school, has returned to her
home at Elliott, the session having
closed. Miss Player is an accom-
plished teacher and by her ability and
pleasant manners made many friends
in the community. The people gener-
ally regret to see her leave and hope
that she will return.
Mrs. P. E. Scott, Of Newberry, is in
the city to attend the festival and while
here is the guest of Mrs. T. ]. Calvert.
Mrs. Scott is a graduate of Converse
college and will take an active part in
the Alumnae association meeting to
be held tomorrow morning at the col
lege.-Spartanburg Journal, 25th.
Misses Maud and Mabel Sumerel
visited relatives in Newberry during
the past week. Mr.. O. O. Copeland, of
Newberry, came up Sunday to see his
father, Mr.. A. M. Copeland, who is
quite sick this week. Miss Jessie Dill
lard and Zee Wright visited friends
in Newberry during the past week.
Misses Sara White and Shirley Hicks
spent the weekend in Newberry. Miss
Lizzie and Eloise Earhardt and Miss
Grace Wicker, of Newberry, are the at
tractive guests of Mrs. Lizzie Turner
this week.-Clinton Chronicle, 25th.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Death of Mrs. FuImer.

The remains of Mrs. Noah Fulmer,
who died in the hospital at Columbia,
were brought to Prosperity Saturday
morning. The funeral was had Sun
day morning at 1890 o'clock at st.
Marks, conducted by the Rev. ]. B.
Harmon. Mrs. Fulmer is survived by
the following children: Mesdames
Mike Derrick, John Wise and Thomp-
son shealy, al Of the O'NealI section.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30


but the stagnant pool of contented in
difference that breeds disease in the
body polite" Mr. Petrea forcefully
shows that ii is the action and not
the word" that counts, and in conclu-
sion pictures the chaotic condition Of
American politics at the presnt time.
There is now political crisis. The
parties are breaking up. The supreme
hour for good men to take action has
struck. There is tide in the affairs
of every nation which, taken at the
flood, eads on to righteousness and
peace. On such full sea are we now
afIoat.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
High School Funds Apportioned.

Columbia, April 28.-At the meeting
of the State board of education, April
1918, the apportionment of high school
funds was made for the current schol-
astic year The high school appor-
tionment is 100000, and this money is
disbursed in two payments-one in
December and one in April.
In the Dectmber payment $26,159
was distributed. In the April payment
s31, ,536, making a total of $57,695 for
the year.
Prosperity. 80. =. -. =. 3OO
Little Mountain. =. -. .$44O
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

The county farmers union will meet
Saturday.
Mr.. W. P. Allen is announced as a
candidate for magistrate for No. Z
township.
The Orpheus club will meet with
Mrs. S. B. Jones Tuesday evening at
8 o'clock.
Next Monday will be salesday.
There is only one sale advertised by
Master Rikard.
The civil court will begin on the
second Monday in May, Judge F. B.
Gary to preside.
Mrs. E. NJ. Lane was thrown from
her buggy Monday afternoon, and it
was thought she was seriously hurt,
but fortunately she was not.
The Herald and News is a good ad-
vertising medium. William Johnson &
Son advertised lot of razors and sold
them all Immediately thereafter.
From the last monthly report on the
fire losses in the various counties, it
is taken that during March there were
two fires at total loss Of $4,682.75.
Rev. A. j. Bowers preached at May
er Memorial On Sunday morning in
the absence of the pastor, Rev. ]. B.
Harmon.
The Herald and News extends many
thanks to Mr. Floyd Bradley for the
beautiful roses he left in the Office on
Friday
The primary election for Ward 5
alderman will be held Tuesday. There
are only two candidates to take
the place of ex-Alderman O. S. Goree
on the board of city aldermen.
The banquet to he furnished by the
Ladies Aid society of the A. R P.
church on Tuesday evening at the
Crotwell hotel for the chamber of COM
merce promises to be large affair.
Recorder Earhardt on Monday morn
ing had before him Matte Mitchell
and Ellie Jenkins for disorderly con-
duct Matte and Ellie each paid S. for
the same. Jim Washington also was
made to. pay S. for a case of disorder
ly conduct, and Mertine Penn paid $5
for riding bicycle recklessly on the
streets
The street paving work begins
Tuesday, Civil Engineer P. S. Norris,
of Aiken, having arrived here to rep
resent the city in this work Mr.. Nor
ris is a pleasant gentleman and May
or Langford is confident that the
work will progress agreeably and sat
Hankinson & Haigler, of
Augusta, are the contractors, and Mr..
D. S. Lewis, of that city, will repre-
sent the firm.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
McFall-McGinty.

Augusta Chronicle, 2Sth.
The marriage of Mr.. William Anth-
ony McFall and Miss Dahlia McGinty
which was an occasion of great inter-
est to a wide circle of friends through
out Georgia and South Carolina, was
solemnized yesterday at 2 o'clock at
st. Johns Methodist church. At the
appointed hour the church was filled
to the doors with the many friends of
the popular young couple, quantities
of palms and handsome hydrangea
blossofs were used in the decoration
of the church with charming effect.
When the strains of the wedding
march from Lohengrin sounded, DR..
William Clifton Lyle and Mr.. R. A.
Heath, who had acted as ushers, first
walked up the aisle followed by the
bride and her sister, Miss Myrtle Nc
Ginty, who came in together. The
bride looked extremely charming in a
beautiful coat suit of changeable taf-
| feta of a rich shade of blue; the coat
in Russian effect had wide reVers of
pearl grey bengaline silk and cuffs OF
the same material, with this was worn
hand-embroidered waist of marqui-
settle and a becoming hat Of braided
straw of the same shades of blue trim
med with outstanding bows of blue and
black. Blue velvet slippers were worn
with costume and she carried brides
ibououet of white Killarney roses.
Miss Myrtle McGinty wore lovely
coat suit of white cloth and stun
ming picture hat of leghorn faced with
black velvet and trimmed with white
plumes that was extremely becoming.
At the altar the bride was met by the
groom and the best man, DR.. Robert
Land. Mr.. Heath, the brother OF the
bride, gave her away and the ceremony
was impressively performed by DR..
DuBose, pastor Of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. McFall drove straight
from the church to the train for New
berry, S. c., where they are to be en-
tertained with a large reception by
the sisters OF the groom. From there
they go on an extended trip to Allan
tic City and New York, before return
ing to Newberry, where they will make
their home. A very large number OF
handsome wedding presents were re
ceived.
Mrs. McFall is one of the most popu-
lar girls in the city, having always
had the gift of making and keeping
friends won by her sweet gracious
manner and charm of character. Her
manv friends will regret greatly TO
give her up to Newberry.
Mr.. McFall is member OF a proml-
nent Carolina family, and is popular
business man of Newberry, S. c.
Among the out of town guests at
the wedding we're Mr.. ]. Y. McFall' Oh
Newberry, and Mrs. Kinard
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
WORK on PAVING BEGUN.
Contractors Began Work on Paving
Main Street MOnday-FiTe Thou
sand Yards.

The contractors began. work Monday
on the brick paving Of Main street
This contract includes 5000 square
yards, which will take in Main street
from the depot to Wilson street. 1t
is pity, while the work is being done,
that it can not include all of the pub
lie square, and also the square below
the court house. If city council would
park out a small plot in the lower
square it would add to the beauty OF
the city and reduce the number OF
square yards to be paved.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Death of a Brother OF Mrs. Henry D
BOOZer.

DOUZcTs
Waterloo, April 13.-Mr. P. H. An
derson returned yesterday from Coro-
naca, where he was called on account
of the illness and death of his broth
er, Mr.. George w. Anderson, which
occurred on Wednesday morning, at
the home of his son, Mr. Clairborn An
derson.
The deceased was a son of late Capt.
and Mrs. George Anderson, of this
place, and served during the entire
four years of the war, enlisting in
Company E, 9Th Arkansas Dixie Grays
he having been at that time engaged
in business in Arkansas.
Mr.. Anderson was the sixth Of 16
children (12 sons and four daughters),
the 18th and youngest son being nam
ed Benjamin. Of these brothers and
sisters only five survive: Mrs. Henry
D. Boozer, of Newberry; Mrs. Fannie
o. Fuller, of Greenwood; Mr.. Joe S.
Anderson, of Coronaca; Messrs. Ben
jamin A. and P. H. Anderson, of this
place.
The surviving children are: Miss
Carrie Anderson, of Spartanburg; Mrs.
James Simpson, of Union; Mr.. Ligon
Anderson, of Honea Path, and Mr..
Clairborn Anderson, of Coronaca.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
NEWBERRY ORATOR WINS
IN THE STATE CONTEST
CONTINUED FROM PAGE y.

men are too deeply engrossed in prl-
vate pursuits. "It is high time for
Southern States to raise less cotton
and raise better men for public OF
fice." Political abuses will never re-
form themselves. Good men must 90
it, and Mr.. Petrea says they can do
it only by getting into the fray for
clean government, not by ignoring the
political evils. The intelligent and per-
sistent activity of good men behind
the ballot is the only cure for the
>prasent crisis. The failure to do this
is the cause of most of the dirty
mires" in political felus today. "lt is
not the running stream of public spirit,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
PRIMARY WARD ) TODAY.
Only Two Candidates Have Filed
Pledge-Messrs j. z. Livingston
and ,JnO. d. kinard.

The primary election for the nomi-
nation of a candidate from Ward 3 to
succeed O. S. Goree, resigned, will be
held Tuesday, and there are only two
candidates who signed the pledge and
who are to be voted for, ]. P. Living
ston and Jno. D. Kinard. The voting
precinct will be at the corner Of
Drayton and Wright streets.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Honor Roll of Oakland Mill School.

First Grade-Marguerite Digby,
Nance Jones, Nayonie Smith, Gary Par
ker, Lucy Cothran.
Second Grade-Lucy Thompson, Lii
lian Lamb.
Third Grade-Bessie Wofford.
Fourth Grade-Eddie Jones, Mary
Digby, Joe Lamb, Lory Troutman, Ray
mond Troutman
Fifth Grade-Madge Jones.
Eighth Grade-Sara Digby.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Mimnaugh's May Sale.

Mimnaugh announces his gigantic
May sale in this issue of The Her
aid and News. Many valuable bargains
can be found at this great sale, and it
would pay any one to visit this up-to-
date department store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to publicly express our
thanks to all friends who so kindly
and thoughtfuly gave US their sym
pathy and attention during the last
illness and at the death of our beloved
wife and mother. May providence ever
he merciful to each one.
]. D. Wood and Family.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Newberry Circuit.

The second quarterly conference OF
Newberry circuit will be held at New
Chapel on next Saturday, May q.
Preaching at II o'clock on Saturday
and Sunday. j. M FRAY.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Petit Jury for May Term Court, 1912.

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n n Counts
&c Rakar
RH Wilson
p G. caiIlard
~
7 q Kinard
IT r Chalmers
Horny Stone
w wo+kins
Asbi11
D Chandler
= w connor
n Halfacre.
n w Abrams
coonoo cboo1ov
IT. uorrooli,,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

ROOMS TO RENT CHEAP have 3
or nice rooms to rent to party
without small children. Two blocks
from square. 1909 College street,
Newberry, S. C. Write D. NJ Wells,
Rendersonville, N. C.. 2-6-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

FOR SALE-Long staple cotton seed.
the Gist variety. Longest staple
grown in Newberry county, and sells
for highest prices. s100 per bushel.
C: J. Purcell. 4-16-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

l WILL BE AT POMARIA every Wed.
nesday, and at Chappells every
Friday afternoon. Cures guaranteed
in all durable cases. Examination
free. ]. W. Sharp, Veterinary sur
geon. 2-13-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS-The kind
that lay. Eggs for sale Is for $1.00.
S. L. Fellers, Prosperity, S. c.
4-5-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

WHEN IN NEED OF fancy groceries,
fresh meats, fish, oysters, fruits, ci-
gars and tobacco, phone 261. Cow
ard & Company. 3-19.tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

FINE JACK-Good, heavy-bone, thor
oughbred Tennessee Jack for service
at Summer-Wise Co.'s stock yard.
3-22-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

ANY ONE desiring a Singer sewing
machine, terms cash or credit, can
get one by calling On ]. C. Sample.
1-l9-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

MONEY TO LEND-Money to lend On
real estate. Long time and easF
payments. Hunt, Hunt & Hunter.
9-19-H.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30
Corrected by Nat Gist).

25 BUSHELS pure Toole cotton seed
and rs bushels Broadwell double
jjointed cotton seed at $1.00 per
bushel. S. L. Fellers.
4-19-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-30

FOR SALE-Long staple cotton seed,
the Gist variety. Longest staple
grown in Newberry county, and sells
for highest prices. $100 per bushel.
C. J. Purcell. 4-16-tf