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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14
DIsPENsARY SALES FOR MAY.
Report Shows That Counties Did
Business Amounting to S2I7,OOO.

Columbia, June 11.--Dispensarics
in eight counties Of South Carolina
sold s217,447.S5 worth Of whiskey
during May, according to a statement
issued yesterday by Harvey w. Mitch
um, State dispensary auditor. The
operating expenses for all counties
amounted to s11,S71.65.
The following shows the sales by
counties and the operating expenses:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14

The British want peace with the
United States. They don't want it any
worse than we do. They have the
biggest navy and they are our big
gest customers, SO what's the use of
being disagrccablc about anything
that n jolly good fellow" and the
captain of a British ship could settle
in about five minutes i'm the captains
cabin Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14
Rebels Attacked.

Nogales, Ariz., June 11.-Insurgent
Sonora State troops guarding the
town of Sacabe, SO miles west of here,
we're attacked last night by party of
|exicans from the Arizona side of the
driven off only after two of the towns
guard were killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14
CAPT. JENNINGS RETTRES.
Former state Treasurer Sewers Con-
ncctiOn With Treasures Office

Columbia, June 13.-Capt. X. III.
Jennings for eighteen years state
treasurer. who was appointed Chief
Clerk in the Office by =. r. Carter, re-
signed today and Il. ii. Vance was
promoted to the place. from bookkenp-
or. w. i. DcricuX, Jr., OF GrcenvilIc.
was named as bOokkcepcr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14
ADMITTED TO BAR.
L.. ID. Jennings Appears Before Su.
prcmc Court.

Washington, Jan. 1O.-L. -. Jcu-
hings OF Sumter was today admitted
To practice bcfor" the supreme court
OF the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14

When President Huerta is able to
borrow that $le,O3NOOO, he, may be
able To get some man To take his
place so he can get away to see
America first Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14

The negro shot Saturday night by
by Deputy sheriff EpperSon turns ont
to hay" been John Wilson. He has
since left town and his present
Whereabouts are unknown
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14

President Wilson is making friends
among the people because those who
ar" not friends Of the President have
never been known as friends of the
p"ople.-Wimington star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14

Probably Job never had occasion to
fan oven the same old chair when he
got up at night to turn on the elec.
tric lGht Wilmington star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-14

Two graduates from this section
were Francis Marion Mcllctt and
Henry Abbott Hcriot.
Leon LcGrand of this city was an
pointed battalion sergeant major.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

Not Those Newberry Dear Hunters.
The following from the Interior
does not apply to Messrs. Raymond
Fellers, L. w. Floyd and Haskell
Wright, who returned from George
town after killing some deer:
Two amateur hunters in the nor
ern wood saw deer and both fired.
THAT is my deer" said A: e shot it, ="
NO. you did not" hotly replied b.
at is my deer, because l killed it."
A third party was approaching the
deer from the opposite direction with
fury in his eye and a club in his hand,
Which of you two rascals' shot my
ealf?' roared the farmer. THAT feE>
low B. just now told me ne did it, )"
said A. And B. now thoroughly al
armed, answered: "Ae shot it himself,
I saw him do it, and I'll swear 10 it. "
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
Mrs. Mamie Carwile,
Secretary.
Committees OF Council

Ways and Means:
C. T. Summer, chairman; w. H.
Shelly E. l.. Rodelsperger.
Streets:
Z.F. Wright, chairman; w. H. Shell
ley, H. H. Abrams, c. T. Summer, Z
l.. Rodelsperger, J. P. Livingston.
Supplies and accounts:
w H Shelley, chairman; c. T. Sum
mer, f. l.. Rodelsp2rger.
Lighting OF the City and Water Works:
E. L. Rode!sperger, chairman; H.
H. Abrams. C. T. Summer.
Licenses, Guard House and Police:
w. H. Shelley, chairman; J. P. Liv-
ingston, H. H. Abrams.
Fire Department.:
H. H. Abrams, chairman: J. +. LlV-
ingston. f. LRodelsperger.
'CemPtary:
J. p. Livingston, chairman; H. H.
Abrams, w H. Shelley.
Opera House:
CT. Summer, chairman; E. L. Rod
elspprser, W. H. Shelley.
Market:
+. l.. Rodelsperger, chairman; G.
7. Summer, J. P.Livingston.
Newberry Circuit.
Preaching the second Sunday at
Trinity II d. m, at New Chapel ). 81
p. N.
The annual stewards meeting OF the
charge will be held Wednesday, Janu-
ary Is, at II o'clock at the parsonage.
All the stewards are expected to be
present.
The parsonage committee Will meet
at the same time and pliNe.
Otis y Jeffcoat.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
Sterling -Brehmer.

Unique in every detail was the mar
riage of Mr.. Joe Brehmer to Miss
Eunice Sterling, which happy event
took place at O'Clock Wednesday al
ternoon at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Sterling.
After the marriage ceremony by Rev.
J. ID. Bowen, the relatives and friends
who were invited to witness this union
were invited 10 the reception room'
where the happy couple received hear
ty congratulations and good wishes on
life's journey. Many beautiful pres
ents attested the popularity OF te
young bride and groom. The bride is
the pretty and accomplished daughter
Of Mr.. j. r Sterling, while the groom
is a prosperous young farmer Of this
county. A sumptuous supper was ten
dered the bride and groom and their
friends Wednesday evening at the
home of the groom's parents
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
BUSINESS CHANGE.
Messrs. J. l.. Wise and c. +. Latham
Now Connected With Summer
Wise Stock Company.

MI. Clarence R. Wise, manager OF
the Summer-Wise Stock company, yes
terday announced that Messrs.' J. l..
Wise, of Prosperity, and Mr. c. F.
Latham, of Little Mountain, are con-
nected with the firm. Both these gen
tlemen are we'll known stock men, and
their friends will be glad to know that
they are connected with this we'll
known company.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
Library Association

The Library Association will hold
it's annual meeting for the election Of
officers, ETC., with Mrs. K. D. Wright
on Saturday afternoon of this week at
3.45 O'Clock. Zach officer will give
a report of the years work in her Of
flee All subscribers to the library
who feel interested in its advance
ment, the ladies who so willingly give
their time to keeping it open, and any
one who cares to- become member,
are most cordially invited to this meet
ing. Business Of Importance is to be
discussed. Mrs. R. D. Wright,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
COMMERCIAL BANK OF NEWBERRY
4 Prosperous Year for This EXceiienI
and FIOuriShing InStitu-
ton.

The stockholders of the Commercial
Bank of Newberry held their meeting
on Wednesday, January s, 1913.
The report Of the president showed
that the bank is in excellent financial
condition and had an exceedingly
prosperous year, having paid y per
cent. to the stockholders during the
year, and in addition carrying a hand
some amount to the surplus account.
The former board of directors was
reelected, as follows: Jno. NJ. Kinard,
O. B. Mayer, Z. F. Wright L. W.
Floyd w. H Hunt, J. H. West, Geo.
S. Mower, F. z. Wilson, J. Y. McFall.
At subsequent meeting of the
board, the following officers were re
elected:
Jno NJ Kinard, president.
O. B. Mayer. vice president.
J. Y. McFall, cashier
R. H. Wright, assistant cashier.
R. L. Tarrant, assistant cashier.
Floyd Bradley, bookkeeper.
Hunt, Hunt & Hunter, attorneys.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
4 Delightful Entertainment.

The hospitable doors of Mr.. w. H.
Woodward, No. 700 Davis st. were
thrown open to a number of guests
last Thursday evening, when Miss Ma
bel Woodward charmingly entertained
in honor of Miss Kate Hudgens, Of
Memphis, Tenn, and Misses Garltilin
and Deyore, of Ninety Six An inter-
e:ting game Of Progressive Peanuts
was played The prizes were awarded
to Miss Hudgens and Mr.. Clarence
Davis. Other games were enjoyed, af-
ter which Miss, Mary Hardeman as
sisted the hostess in serving a de-
lightful course of fruit salad and cake
AS the city clock was striking the
hour eleven, the guests were depart
ing with Pheasant adieus and au re-
voirs
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
PirthS and Deaths.

Secretary S. S. Cunningham, OF the
board Of health. furnishes list OF
the births and death: in the city for
1912, as given to the board by the ply
sicians. The births Numbered 79 and
deaths 40.
White Births-Maies %, females 32,
Total 81.
White Deaths-Males II, females Is.
Total q.
Colored Births-Males 13, females 9.
Total %.
Colored Deaths-Males s, females IA
Total %.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
OFFICES CHANGE HANDS
Sheriff Blease Makes New Appoint
pOintment>.-SuperyisOr Takes
Charge Later.

The first Tuesday in January is
fixed by statute as the time when the
county officers elected by the people
are to take Office The appointive
officers are not included in this sta
tute.
Sheriff Buford turned over the office
to his successor, Cannon G. Blease, on
Tuesday. He filed his bond and took
charge of the office Sheriff Blease has
not yet moved into the Jail, but has
charge Of the prisoners. The Jail is
being renovated and cleaned up by
Supervisor Feagle before the new
sheriff moves in.
Under a recent act of the legisla-
ture Newberry has two rural police
men, or deputy sheriffs In March
of last year Sheriff Buford appointed
to these positions o. H. Peterson and
T. G.. Williams, the term of office be-
ing two years.
AS soon as Sheriff Blease had taken
charge Messrs Peterson and Williams
reported for Instructions Sheriff
Blease stated that he would give them
instructions in writing in thirty min
utes. He then wrote each a commun-
ication requesting them to appear be-
fore him the next morning at 10
o'clock to show cause why they should
not be removed. Wednesday morning
both Mr. Williams and Mr.. Peterson
rendered their designations which were
accepted by Mr. Blease 1t had been
reported that both these gentlemen
would test in the courts the right
Of the sheriff to fill their places by
friends of his until their terms eX-
pired. 1t is fortunate that the matter
ended so pleasantly.
Sheriff Blease has appointed Mr.. w.
NJ. Dorroh, who will live a few miles
above Newberry, and Mr. John H.
Turner, who will live at Prosperity.
Both these gentlemen have filed their
bonds and entered upon the discharge
of their duties. Mr. Dorroh had been
elected magistrate of No. township
and resigned to take the position of
rural policeman. Mr. Turner served
the past year on the police force Of
Newberry Mr.. Tom A. Berley has
been appointed as deputy sheriff and
has also entered upon the discharge of
his duties. He has been on the police
force in Newberry for several years.
Coroner Lindsay received his COM
mission but there was some error in
it and it had to be returned He will
get it this week and will succeed Mr.
J. H. Chappell as coroner of Newber-
ry county
The clerk of court succeeds himself
and the term Of office of the county
superintendent of education does not
expire until the first of July.
The county supervisor did not take
charge on Tuesday as the annual
meeting of the county commissioner
es had been called for Thursday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
Capable.

SMITH see you're paying he eE-
penses Of that painter who fill OF
the roof.
Frour-Sure;; he's too good a man
to LOSE. AS he went down he ;'acE3a
III rhree or four places which would
have been extremely difficult . reach
in the ordinary way.-P. I. P.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

The corn exposition will open in Co
1umbia on the 9th instant and continue
two weeks.
Summer Garage on Tuesday sold to
Mr.. w. 7. Swittenberg a Ford touring
car. 1913 model
The Winthrop daughters will moot
with Miss Blanche Davidson on Sat
urday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
FlREMEN'S BANQUET.
Excelsior Hose Company Enjoying
Delightful supper Wednesday
Evening.

The banquet given by Excelsior Hose
Company No Of the Newberry Fire
Department on Wednesday evening
was most enjoyable affair. The COM
pany had as their guests the city
council and Mr. l. H. Hunt, secretary
of the board OF fremasters.
The banquet was held in the dining
room Of the Newberry hotel and was
prepared by Mr. C. P. Pelham A de-
lightful menu had been arranged. and
the supper was all that could be de-
sired
The following is the menu:
Oyster Stew Oysterettes.
Roast Turkey
Cranberry Sauce
Oyster Dressing Rice Giblet Gravey
Macaroni Pie
Sliced Boiled Ham
Dill Pickles
Bread Coffee
Chicken Salad Saltines
Celery Harts Queen Olives
Plum Pudding Sauce
Wine Champagne Cigars.
After the supper short talks were
made by Mr.. I. H. Hunt on behalf of
the fire company, and Mr. T. F. Wright
on behalf of the city council
At the conclusion Of his remarks
Mr.. Hunt read the following letter
from DR.. O. B. Mayer
Newberry, S. c., Jan. 8, 1918.
Mr.. l. H. Hunt, Secretary,
Board of Fire Masters,
Newberry, S. C.
My Dear Sir:
I would appreciate it very much in
deed if GU will convey to the fire de-
partnent of Newberry, S. c.. my thanks
ana appreciation of the promptuess
with which they responded to the
alarm at my residence on January 6,
1913. AS an individual | appreciate
this very much indeed, and as a cit
izen of Newberry I feel proud of our
fire department, which is so efficient
and SO prompt as to reach the cause
of the alarm within three minutes
after it had been given.
Yours very truly,
@. B. MAYER.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
Church Notice.

Clayton Memorial. church will cele-
brate its seventh anniversary with ap-
propriate services Sunday morning at
II O'Clock, by the pastor, DR.. DeLano.
Mr.. Stanley Starring, of Massachu-
setts, will address the Y P. C. q. Sun
day afternoon at o'clock. The public
is invited to attend these services.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
What Is Thought of Col. Hunt.

The Daily Journal, Of Greenwood, in
quoting what the Baptist Courier re-
Gently had to say of Col W. H Hunt,
the moderator of the Baptist State
convention, made this comment: I'm a
recent issue of the Baptist Courier
reference was made to the fact that
Col. Hunt had given notice that he
would not accept the Office of presi-
dent of the State Baptist convention
at its next session We hope that he
will be reelected to the Office that he
so admirably fills BY the way, if the
people of South Carolina could ever
come in to their own again, it would
be good idea to elect him governor.
e would be an honor and a credit to
the State
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
NarTied.,
lrs very truly,
O. B. Mayer.

At St Peters (P W. parsonage, on
January ), 1913, Mr.. George Arthur
Amick and Miss Cora Irene Ham, both
of Little Mountain, S. c., the Rev. E. J.
Sox officiating
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
"a Guest"
rnIieves in Buford-Wants Buford Bad.

Clinton Gazette
We still argue and persist that our
magnanimous old friend, Capt. NJ. VI.
Buford, of Newberry. is the man for
United States marshal for South CHro-
lima. Let President Woodrow wilson,
# his excclency smokes at all, put this
in his mcrschanm. light taper and
smoke It. VI. NJ Ruford is II. by gee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

Governor Blease arrived Thursday
afternoon to attend the banquet OF the
Red Men and deliver the address.
N,se. Lillian Smith and Mafceline
Bradiey leave Sunday for Modoc
where thcy VIII taa~n school!
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

CITIZENS wanting servants May ba
supplied with sama by communcat-
ing with James s., Daniel, S25 Scout
street. city. tt-2S1tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

HIDES-Sell your hides direct to a
dealer and cut out the middle man.
l will pay highest prices ever known
in Newberry. See me- T. M. San
ders. 9-20-rtaw-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

EGGS, EGGS-Only 3 cents per dozen
if you feed Green round Bone. 1t
cost You 3 cents lb at T. NJ Sanders
Market Try it, t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

FOR SALE-One 3-horse disc plow.
ONE feed cutter, one 2-horse wagon.
one disc harrow. Apply F. R. Hun
ter, old conrt house 10-25-ts..
10-eo-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

NOTICE is hereby given that all par
ties are forbidden to fish, hunt or
trespass in any way upon my land
in No. 8 township, under penalty OF
law. ]. B. Stockman 1-S-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

FOR SALE will sell my nice pony.
l want larger horses for farm use.
D. A. Livingston, Newberry, S. c.,
1876 Summer st. 1-I-2t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

REMOVAL NOTICE. have moved my
stock of furniture to the Caldwell &
FIaltiwanger old stand, where | will
be glad to see my friends. E. H.
Summer 1l0-lt.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

MONEY TO LEND-Money to lend ON
real estate. Long time md easy
payments. HINT, Hunt & Hunter.
9-19-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

$50 BUSHELS of seed wheat for saIa
H. O. Long, silverstreet 1854
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

FOR CIGARS, tobacco, cigarettes, etc..
to sell again, see Anne O.. Ruff g.
Co.'S stock. We can give you the.
best brands. Phone S4-2. 11.8-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

DIR. J. h. GLIDER, JR- Dental Par
lors, in postoffice building, corner.
Caldwell and Friend streets.
10-29-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

FOR lSALE-Fifteen year old mule.
c. p. Pelham. Il.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
NeWberry.
Corrected by Nat GiSt).

WANTED-A second hand engine CT
wheels, u Or Is horse power Ajax,
or - Or Is horse power Tozef. Ad-
dress G. E. Caughman, Leesyille, s.
C: 12-6-tf.,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

BY a genuine diamord ring for SIS
at Williamson's Fs-s1
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

THE PATRONS of DR.. E. H. Kibler
will please take note that he ha
gone to White Springs, Fla, and win
not be in his Office until about the
23rd Of January 1-9-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

OYSTERS, OYSTERS have Is
gallons of Extra Select Norfolks on
market Saturday January II. Only
45c. quart. Give us your order.
Phone 3S-2 T. NJ. Sander Market.
It.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

4 CAR Of special grain fertilizer has.
arrived. For further particulars,
call on S. J. Kohn, Prosperity.
9-27-tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

The following were present at the
burial of Mr. VIM A Kinard on Mon
= efse"roon: NrS. Martha Boozer
and Mrs. R. B. Wallace, of Columh'a;
Mrs. J. A. Simrson. of Prosperity;
Mrs. Robert F. Bryant, Of Orangeburg,
Miss Gussip Kibler, of Atlanta: Mrs.
w. A. Bultman and Mr. Deward Built
man of Sumter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

The following is the menu:
Oyster Stew Oysterettes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-03
MANY PEOPLE INSPECT
HANDSOME NEW STORE.
Shoe Emporium 1o5f Raup 6 Hunter
Opened to the Public.

The now shoe store Of Rallp "
Hunter at l05 Main street. opened
its doors for the public's inspection
Yesterday. Suitable souvenirs were
given to each visitors during the day
and continuous Inc OF people view
cd with pleasure the latest styles Oh
fall footwear which are displayed,
Mr.. Raup is we'll known In the Guy
and is also an experienced shoeman'
For number of years he had charge
of the shoe department in Jones de-
nartmcut store and many people oil
The cily can testify to his ability 10
fit the feet correctly.
MIR, Hunter was for a number "'
years the popular clerk for the o''rS'
Tie Drug Company and while ac'I"s
in this capacity became acqua'"tcu
through his genial personality WIFI
4 great many people OF the city
Both of the young men have num-
crous friends who predict for them
nrosperous business career ana OS
combining excellent business JnuS'
mrni with the vim, vigOr and enter
nrigc of youth. they within Il short
time build up a prosperous shoe O"S'
ness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-03
'hlell, Citiizenof
United States
FAMILY HURR1ES FROM FRANCE
TO BEAT OUT THE
ST0RK.

NEW YORK. Sept. 3. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Haries made hurried
trip from Paris TO New York so that
their son. born here during last
night, might be beyond any shadow
of doubt an Amerissh citizen. They
arrived late yesterday with just six
hours 20 spare.
Mr.. Harjcs is member of the
banking firm Of Morgan, Hodges &
Co., the Paris associate 'of ]. p. Nor
gan & Company. His wife was Miss
Frederick Bcrwind. of Philadelphia.
They came to New York for the
same purpose when their first boy
was born two years ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-09-03

his cousin, Mr.. Fred McrriIicld, Sat
urday night and Sunday.
Miss Carrie Mortified vas calltnG
on Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Huffman. OF
FairmOnt, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fess Sattcriicld and
little daughter, Hester and also Mr.
and Mrs. Maynard Sattcrlicld and lit
tie daughter, Pauline, of Fairmont'
we're visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Fct-
ty Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Mortified was helping
his brother, Sidney Merri!ield. Mon
uay last. They were hauling in oats
Mrs. Will Fetty and daughter Miss
Grace. were visiting at Mrs. Rodd
Wilson's Wednesday.
Mrs. Sylvester Swigcr, Of Barns