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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

I will make a final settlement in
Probate Court for Newberry county,
on December 10Th, 1913, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon as Administrative Of
the estate of Rebecca I. Thompson,
deceased and will Immediately there
after apply for discharge as admins
tratrix.. Any person having claims
against said estate will present them
duly attested, on or before that day.
Maggie L. Livingstone,
Administrative.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18
Who viii Win?
Miss Vida Courts and Mrs Geo. Sem Winners of Last
Weeks Special Prizes.

this weeks specials but cash. Be
sure you make all checks payable 70
the contest-manager.
I Copeland Bros. are very liberal in
giving a ladies dress skirt valued at
$500. The one on exhibition is navy
blue serge. trimmed with smoked
pearl buttons and cut in the very lat
est fashion.
If this skirt does not suit your par
ticular fancy you may exchange for
any other one of same price.
o. and T. E. salter, photographers
are giving one half dozen best cab
met photos, value $500. 1t is useless
for me to attempt to praise the work
of these artists as every one that has
been so fortunate as to see their
splendid work know without being
told that no place in this State can
they find work that is better and more
artistically finished.
Again our old friend Robinson is
giving valuable prize to winner
in this weeks contest. Call at the 10c
store and see that attractive and uni
que gold finished bronze clock valued
at $3.50. This article is conven-
ience as we'll as an ornament.
Special Offer.
For every club Of fifteen one-year
new subscriptions turned in to the
contest manager by Saturday, Novem-
ber %, at II o'clock, we will give a
bonus of $4,000 extra votes.
For every club Of 25 one-year cid
subscriptions turned in by the above
date we will give bonus of $4,000
extra votes.
Standing of Contestants.
Saturday, November Is, 1913.
City.
Miss Louise Melton. -. :. ..118,500
&AA % 4$. ~. oOyAOoIOA. LIZ, tcO
Miss Kate Spence. :. >. .109,500
Miss Georgia Reynolds. :. :. 10S,50O
Miss Evelyn Swain. :. :. :. 100000
SilVerstreet.
Miss Elmina Long,. -. ...1O8,500
Whitmire.
Miss Rhebe Nancy. :. :. :. $4,000
Miss Johnson. -. :. =. -. $4,000
MISS duncan. $4,000
Prosperity No. 6.
Miss Louise Counts. :. :. 195,250
Little Mountain.
Miss Virginia Lee Kinard.. :. $4,000
Kinards.
Mrs. Geo. w. Semi. -. -. 365, 800
Prosperity.
Miss Vida Counts. :: :. ..331 800
That lady's dressskirt to be given
this week in The Herald and News
contest, by Copeland Bros, is beau
ty and is fair sample of the quail
ty of goods sold by this firm. Call
and see the new Christmas stock as it
comes in.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18
TEACHERS WITH CERTIFICATES

wanted Immediately for the follow
ing positions: z at $50; at $50; Ii
at $40; 5 at $35. Direct from
sc0ool officials. Special enrolment
Act Immediately. W. H. Jones. Mgr.,l
Columbia, S: C.
11-7-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

POULTRY WANTED-Hens, 12 q
per pound, roosters, young, 7ctsI
chicks, IA cts, Highest prices for
eggs. Player & Graham.
9-12-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

IMPORTANT-Please return prompts
ly all empty gasoline and kerosine
drums at once as the Jacksonville
station needs them very badly
and we will n9t be able to make
prompt deliveries without them
Summer Bros. Co. 2t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18


Copeland Bros. have recently gone
into the dry goods business after a
rest of two years. They will please
you if you will give them chance; if
you are not pleased, if is your fault.
The spirit of grand opera prevails
in the parlors of o. and T. E. Salter-
the contest manager and others en-
joyed very much the sound of the
voices of those celebrated artists pro-
duced by the Columbia-Graphonola
Friday afternoon. These photog-
raphers, artist in their line, extend
an invitation to all lovers Of music
to visit their parlors at any time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

ONE SOLID CAR V. Crimp and patent
Lock roofing just received, get our
prices and save money. Johnson
McCrackin Co.
11-11tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

FOR SALE-vacant lot corner OF
.Johnstone and Glenn streets, in
the city of Newberry. Will be SOC
At public outcry at the court hous
the first Monday in December. B. "a
Jones.
11-18-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

NOTICE-Beginning next week, we
will gin only Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday each week. Jalapa Mer-
camille Co. 1t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

100000 FEET of lumber for salel
Prices right. Quick delivery. Pur-|
cell & Scott.
11-7-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

GET A BOX TODAY-guaranteed:
Price 25c None better nor just as
good. Smiths Liver Pills for sale
by P E. Way, druggist, Newberry,
S. C.
11-18-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

SEED WHEAT-We now have lot Of
pure Red May and Fultz seed wheat
and solicit your orders. Summer
Bros. 2tt'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

WE SELL THE STAR PEA thrasher
the thrasher that does the work,
Johnson -McCrackin Co.
11-11-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

FOR SALE-A good yoke of oxen.
Jalapa Mercantile Co. s
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

MIR. MERCHANT-There is an adyan-
tage in buying all your cigars;
cigarettes and tobaccos from Annie
o. Ruff and Co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

Jonn harrington, young cOIOfeu
man who has been in the employment
of the electric light system for num-
Der of years in the city, left last week
for California, where MS mother has
been for some time. He goes to make
his home in that country John Gar
lington is steady, honest, industrious
and reliable workman and man, hav-
ing the confidence and good will Of
all who knew him.
One of the most representative body
Of men that has been present in Co.
lumbia for some time was here yes
terday to attend the conference on
eradication of the cattle tick held at
the chamber of commerce.-Record.
DR.. George Y. Hunter, of Prosperity,
was present. He was placed on a
committee to confer with the rail-
roads as to reduced rates on lime "to
be used for treatment of soils"
The Lexington Dispatch published
a fine editorial on the Jews, which
The Herald and News will print as
soon as convenient. We agree with
the piece The writer calls the Jews
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18

That lady's dressskirt to be given
this week in The Herald and News
contest, by Copeland Bros, is a beau
ty and is a fair sample of the quail
ty of goods sold by this firm. Call
and see the new Christmas stock as it
comes in.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-11-18
4 Card of Thanks.

James I. Blakslee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
NO ONE is ACCUSED
Jury Fails TO Place Hume for DeatI,
OF BOer Nctrruu.

Los Angeles, Cal. December 25.-Un-
able TO decide who fired the shots
which Killed Daniel dc Villiers during
his struggle sunday evening with
Royal l. Glover husband Of his for
MGR wife, the coroucr's jury returned
verdict yesterday MAT the Bocr War
veteran had met death AT the hands Of
Il person unknown
Mrs Glover testified that De Villers
had leaped upon her husband She
After the shots wcro fired and De VII
Tiers lay GaspinS upon the floor. she
asserted the dying man gave her his
weapon, which she laid on the floor
Mrs. Glover said she married her
present husband last October. a year
after II mai decree Of divorce from De
Niliiers had been granted her by Il
court in San Antonio, Texas The di-
vorcc. she said, was obtained Oh the
ground OF cruelty, after DE Nillicrs had
beaten her several times.
After the divorce she went TO New
York 10 the home of her father H. c.
Campbell, wealthy broker. She said
De Nillicrs followed her there ana
then told her that he would Kill any
man who presumed 10 marry her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
ONLY ONE SCHOOL
IN WHOLE STATE
V. M. l. Single Institution That
Requires Students to Work
During Christmas.

Lexington. Va. December 25.--Thc
only school in the State OF Virginia this
Christmas Day is the Virginia Military
Institute where 375 cadets represent
ting twcnty-siX States and four foreign
nations are spending their Christmas in
their barracks. Work Will begin as
usual tomorrow morning at els
o'clock
The regulations OF the Virginia Mill
tary Institute have been since its
founding, in 1899, and still are. that
Leaves OF absence at Christmas or
other time during the academic year
are positively prohibited" 80 Christ
mas comes and Christmas goes, but
juno is coming some day" is the at
titudc they regard II as voiced by n
cadet
The Christmas spirit has been APP
propriately spoken OF In TIL. Cadet OF
last week. the cadets weekly paper.
This follows.
santa Claus is coming again. For
some OF us lie takes the form OF tho
dentists, for some the oculist, for some
he is bride and for some Il groom.
What q joyous rcvel OF doctors and
weddings the Christmas season is for
US. How oppo-tunc are the toothachcs
cEcaches. marriages Of NTH cousins and
Illness in the family
There were times when Christmas
meant n hunt-eithcr game or darlics
---bui, h!dS. the season on DOth IL over
and Oh. .stmas IN barracks this year
viii be cnlivcncd only by the MUNICH
OF the turkeys and plum puddinRs from
home ana a long winters nap i'm the
hay. 1!ut over the nrcplaccs at homo
they VIII still hang the placard: viii
lie how we miss YOU"
al this time OF the season the new
cadet IL perhaps the most downcast Of
all, being his first Christmas away from
home. The third classman Is not quite
as badly affected. the second classman
Is looking forward to only one more
such day in barracks. while the first
classman rcjolccs that II is his .sSt
The cadet is allowed tin freedom OF
Lexington only until 4:{5 o'clock in the
afternoon Christmas. when he adorns
his spotlcss raiinent for dress parade
Immediately after follows supper then
study period for the preparation Of the
following days lessons During the
day those who have not reached their
capacity In dcvouring the boxes from
home and are among the lucky ones
still further dcvour Nt the table of the
superintendent or the professors, where
q lull table is seated every year.
THE institute is tho only school I'm
the state that does not grant Christ
mas holiday, and one Of the three that
do not in the United States
"iiut in the end every one secs that
it * beneficial and take it as a matter
Of form. Their sentiments arc en-
wrapped in small card they are send
ing out, bearing n snow scene Of the
Virginia Military Institute and bearing
tho inscription. While thou dost feast
we do here abide"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
PARTY HAS DONE ENOUGH
Marshall Thinks Nothing More Should
he Attempted.

Indianapolis, December 25-Vice-
President Thomas r. Marshall, who
arrived here yesterday for the holt
day vacation. while expressing great
pleasure over the enactment OF the
tariff and currency laws. said he did
not believe the Democratic party ought
10 undertake any further Legislation
al this time Ilc declared that there
~ no need for any antitrust Legislation
AT present, in view OF the enactment
of the two important measures
Il am happy over The things that
have been accomplished" SAID the
Nice-pr"sdent. The Democratic party
has done something that it was thought
impossible 10 dot stood together;
that is why VIC lave the two impor-
tant measures, the tarin law revision
act ana the currency law.
My personal opinion IL that this is
all the Democratic party ought to
undertake now These two new laws
are enough. Let us wait and see how
they WORK out believe sincerely they
trVs prOblcmg'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
ZELAYA EXPLAINS
Tells why He Made Trim 10 Thl
COuntry.

New York, December 25.-Jose F..
Santos Zelaya, former President OF
.Nicara qua, before his departure for
Barcelona. Spain, yesterday issued n
statement explaining the nature and
purpose Of his stay In the United
States
Il was under no agreement whatso-
ever 10 leave the United States" he
said.
Il am leaving the country now be
cause ! have completed my private
business. and ] am glad to relieve the
Department OF State OF any cmbar-
rassment / may cause them. The dc
partmcnt has handled my case with
consideration and Justice"
Mr.. Ielaya explains that, in a spirit
OF patriotism, he had loaned the bulk
OF his fortune TO the Nicaragusn gov
eminent to assist the country i'm It's
war against Honduras in 1907 ana that
in evidence of the governments in
debtedness he has been issued gov
eminent bonds, which constitute an
absolute first lion on the customs re-
ccipts OF Nicaragua. These bonds Mr.
Xclaya says, have been sold by him TO
IN American company, the transaction
necessitating his presence in this
country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
BRINGS SUIT FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Carrie {. Russell Seeks Freedom.
Chrlstmnn Observance.
Especial 70 The 1'imes- Dlspatch.l

LSpeCldl 10 4 ne j INES DlS pat n.
fredericksburg. Va. December %
suit has been instituted in the Circuit
Court OF Spotsylvania for 1t divorce
by Mrs Carrie :. Russell against her
husband, Jesse u Russell on the
grounds of cruelty and dcsertion
lee portch, OF Stafford County
while cutting wood. met with seri-
Gus accident when the AK slipped and
struck his knee. cutting severe cash
Blood poison set in. and 1t was neccs-
Sary 10 have the lee amputated above
the knee. The operation was perform
I'd b. Dir. + G. Pratt. Dr.. G Mason
smith ana Or H. w Patton.
Christmas was observed generally
as holiday here. and the day was
enc OF family reunions, big dinners and
great enjoyment. Sunday-school cele-
bratiorns were largely attended. St
Georges Episcopal Church held its cello
bra,ion on Christmas eve at the church
at 1880 o'clock. The Baptist and
Presbyterian Churches held their cclc-
brationS at 10 o'clock to-day. and the
Methodist Church at $3.50 o'clock in
the afternoon. st. Mary's Catholic and
The Christian Church held their ccle-
brations on Christmas morning, and
Trinity Episcopal Church will hold it's
celebration next Tuesday. The fcs-
tivlties Of the day closed with a big
german, held in the auditorium or the
Normal School tonight, which was
largely attended. many couples being,
on the floor besides a large number OF
spectators. Another big german will
he held New Years night There viii
he a number Of informal hops during
the intervening time. Christmas morn
ing at sunrise q prayer meeting was
held ut the Christian Church being;
conducted by Rev. }. T. Il Hundlcy.
the pastor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
HOLIDAY TRADE
IS SAT|SF ACT0RY
Bristol Merchants Conclude One
Of Busiest Weeks in
History
srccl.I-to rhe Tinc..plspatch. |

,Spccl7l TO The Times Dispatch
Bristol. Va December 25.-Bristol conclud-
holdsy trade Weeks in ts history. FOR Fix
were thrcnged with merry shoppers, and
every merchant keeping Christmas goods.
aud the clothing and grocery merchants as
we'll, were kept busy from morning until
The Christina. whiskey trade va. i'm
hy these Who Observed the trend Of business
taut the trad. OF the week will not fan be-
low tho mnrk q; Christmas year ago when
= result OF sig days activity on the part
bank deposits aggregated 'sss,e0Q
Thu noted chancery cause OF lmboden and
lion. involving the title coal lands in
Dickcnson and Russell Counties. valued At
Judge Frank IL. Hutton. OF Abingdon, be-
ginning on January 10 II f. expected that
days Eminent lawyers from IN. South and
East Will he engaged In The eneounier, The
in reference 10 a large boundary or choice
coal. which their mother. 81 IS alleged. sold
90 the clinrhheld corporation without REGARD
10 their rights under ne terms UPON 'vhich
me properly was decided 10 her. The heirs
are not asking 10 recover the property. but
10 have the. rights adtud!cnted and such
an amount paid them as may BE due them.
Mrs. Inboden, VINO Is still living. came into
possess!on OF The property as n wedding ritt
but the deed provided, II is claimed, Tor the
protection OF any heirs. which might be born
20 her. II Is her children who are seeking
IA cir rights I'm the matter.
The i.lks OF Bristol. following their usual
custom to-day distributed among needy
children In the city 400 pairs o. hos, all or 3
good quality. These stockings were filled
win choice candle. and fruits making a
splendid treat for each child. The children
appeared ia The streets IN 'front.' at tn" Eiks
Home. aud their treat was handed out 20
them b. = committee designated for the
work. II joyous occarion !o the
children, many al whom we're accompanied
Ev tl-ir mothers.
The salvation Army provided for another
phase OF the ChriSttnar entertainment Of
the poor children, having served dinner
In The army hall ou seventh street, which
waF rcIished b. throng OF little folks from
rr nf ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
Frday. December 2d, 1918.
Plants bv Post.

Plants bv Post.
North Caroline;
please tell me
how to wrap ca b.
bagc plants 10 send
by parcel post. DO
they have 10 be
nut in pastehoard
boxes? If so Whc"S
can ! get the boxes
VIII there he any
danger of plants
going to seed sown
here on Septenher
2ith2 Some or the
plants are gettinS
-. - =. .,s. lNFs1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
No Connection win suit.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Lynchburg. Va, December 25.--J W.
Smith Of Lynchburg, disclaiins any
connection with a suit In Fulton. Mo,
in which he is alleged to DO seeking
10 recover portion Of an estate Of
$4,000 left by an uncle, Hugh Smith.
Of that county The suit is said to
have been instituted several years, ac-
cording TO a Missouri dispatch but Mr..
Smith. who is we'll known here. denies
that I've has any connection with il.
though nc admits that the dead man
Was his uncle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
HARD BLOW TO TEXAS
CHRISTMAS Egg Noe Cannot he Shipped
Info "Dry" Territory.

egg noP in Texas received severe
blow yesterday when the Attorney
Gcnctals Office ruled that home going
travellers coulG not take Intoxicating
liquors as baggage into dry" terri
tory. personal carriage" 1t was held,
was the orly- means Of transportation
permitted b. the law.
The decision was given in the case
Of passenger who checked a trunk.
containing u "fair-sized" amount OF
liGuor The railroad refused to carry
the trunk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
WANTS MORE CHAPLAINS
Fnrr's Hiii Would Give One 10 Every
!, 900 Men.

Washington. December 25.--An in
crease OF the corps of chaplains in tho
navy of not loss than one for every
i,9tc men ~ proposed In q dill intro
duccd in the House by Representative
Garr, Of Pennsylvania.
Mr. I'arr. in speaking OF his measure,
~ id that while the navy had Increased
six fold since 1871, tho corps of chap
lains had not been increased
rho bill would give the rank Of cap
tain 10 10 per cent or the chaplains au-
thorizod by law, commander to 20 per
cent OF them. ilcutcuant-ccmmaud 10
20 per cent and the remainder would
bc lieutenants. All would have the
rank, uniform, pay and allowances OF
OTHER seasoine officers Of the same
rank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26
BORDEN AGAIN DECLINES
Premier OF Canada Does Not Want
"A Title.

OTTAWA. Canada, December %
rlomier Robert l.. Borden has again
declined title in connection with the
forthcoming New Years honors. ac-
'ordinG 10 a dispatch 10 the Journal.
MIR. BORDEN. il Is stated, is Dcmocra
iir 90 his tastes and prefers 10 follow
l''" xanrlc OF Ealfcui. Chambcrlain,
lHdaton" AMI Fright each Of whom
d lus' - accept II title.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-26

,4saSSSsM danger of plants
M&s - going TO seed sowr
sES2sA Ny TSt here on SeptemheI
l4ASA Ayzss Aa9s 9ith2 Some or the
HfS&kzke3sssssssS5SS$S&sp plants are gettine
w. f. Massey. rather large WI
q large plant be moro apt to run to
seed than 4 small one sown at same
timer? III small quantities YOU can
send the plants h. wrapping them in
slightly damp sphaEnun moss In
oiled paper and then with heavy Man
liza paper. rolling the bundle tight.
Larger quantities had better go in
boxes packed in moss and oiled paper,
You can set telescope boxes of all
sizes from the Boas Paper Box Fac
tory. Philadelphia, Pa The smaller,
or stunted plants. viii be more apt TO
run to seed than the large ones. but
no one can predict what may take
place with cabbage plants. as much
is due 10 the season and the fertility
OF the soil i'm which they are planted.
q Please advise me also as 10 the
host fertilization Of Wakefield cab
Dagcs*"
fertilizer mixture Of 1900 pounds
~ acid phosphate 500 pounds OF cot
tonseed meal and 200 pounds of the
muriatc OF potash Will make q ton OF
good cabbage fertilizer for your soil.
Use from 1000 to 1900 pounds an acre,
according TO the fertility or tho soil.
Pcnch Seed.
Roanoke County. Where can ! get
peach seed, and Rt what price by
hushel OF count? How many seed Will
TREY run per bushel?'
II is late now TO get peach seed
anywhere. unless some Of the large
uurscrymeu have surplus TO dispose
81. You can apply 10 any of the
uursorymcn about Richmond, and they
may he able TO get them for you In
Western and upper Piedmont North
carolina country merchants take them
and supply the nurserymcn, but how
Rsuy there arc in bushel l can
NOT say Nurserymen now generally
plant them in the fall with drill made
for the purpose Formerly they were
>tratifei in beds Of sand to burst in
winter but that involved too much
hand work and they have found that
ID Is just vel! to plant them i'm the
leii They arc planted with n drill
thar has a hopper carrying about two
bushels al once You can hardly get
Them now from the collectors and
unless some uurseryman can supply
thcm YOU will hardly be able to get
iE.m this season
Growing Sugar ncct-.
NJ ny cannot we grow sugar hCcts
~ Virginia and make sugar rs
ihc> do in the Northwest and in Cal
sfornsa? Certainly we can grow The
UcetS, but the most careful experiments
lave shown that southwark in the
Ntiautic slope VIC cannot make bccts
With the hiph percentage OF sugar
needed for the most successful mann
!pc4urc. some Years ago there was tI
ettcrt made in North Carolina TO boon
Tho culture of sugar bcets, and q pro
mutcr came and urged the establish
ment OF 4 sugar factory. The Gov
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-05
AT Least That is The Report
That the Land DefenSes
Are Mai ing
HOWEVER, NAVY Is
TO BE HEARD FROM
Singer and Woodwork Build
ings May be Destroyed
and the Metropolis
in Ruins

NEW LONDON, CONN. Aug. 1.-The
Black feet made three attacks on the
line of forts that guard the eastern
entrance to Long Island Sound. and
New York today, and out of the en-
gagement came the american eagle
screeching defiance. To all intents and
purposes, the fleet, about as mighty a
one as any nation might muster, was
annihilated.
During the earliest attack which oc-
Cured before daylight. two destroyers
were sunk, and every man aboard KILL
ed, or drowned. Two more got away
without a scratch, while one after a
daring run across the very shadow of
shining I2-inch guns, steamed into the
Fort H. G. Virgin harbor. blew a
mine planter ttuE) INTO a thousand
atoms, an then retrated to safety along
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