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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
THE NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
The New School at Jolly Street-En-
iOyable ReceptiOn-PeOple Com
ing and Going.


! Special to The Herald and News.
Prosperity, Jan. 5.-One of the most
monumental undertakings that has
been attempted recently in No 10
township was the completion and ded-
ication of the Hunter-DeWalt school
house at Jolly Street on Friday last.
The citizens and future citizens of
this progressive community have for
some time had this project upon their
minds and hearts and it augurs fav-
orably for their future well being
that 1914 was so auspicuously ushered
in and it is our hope that this success
full consumnation may prove an in
centive to adjoining sections Of our
county.
Superintendent George Brown ar
ranged very acceptable programme
for the occasion-Superintendent
swearingen, Superintendent J. S.
Wheeler, DR.. Hunter and Miss Sadie
Goggans made happy speeches rela-
! tive to their respective phases and de-
partment of educational work. Sup
erintendent Brown presided most ably
and presented to Dr. Hunter a beauti-
full gold headed cane bearing tee fol-
lowing inscription: '"To D. G. y.
Hunter from friends of Jolly Street
school,
This school will be known as the
Hunter-DeWalt school. The five acres
of land which this model school build
ing graces, was the gift of DR., Hunter
and Mrs. DeWalt Two acres will be
given over to the school yard and
three to farm demonstration work.
! All the glory of this achievement
does not by any means belong entirely
/ to the men. The women of the local
School Improvement association gave
as their share desks, maps, folding
doors, charts, and black boards. They
also proved their efficiency in other
respects by serving tempting din
ner on the grounds.
Tie enrolment of new pupils since
July l has amounted to Sc. We wish
for this school not only happy new
year, but long, bright future of un-
limited influence.
One of the most elaborate affairs of
! the season was a dinner party given
on the evening of January by Miss
Willie Mae Wise. The house was
beautiful in its winter colors of green
and red, red roses and holly being
used in profusion. The table was a
beautiful array of silver and cut glass,
the centre piece being a lovely cut
glass bowl of red carnations. Covers
were laid for Is and a six course din
ner was served After dinner the
guests were entertained by vocal,
piano and violin music.
Miss Erin Kohn has returned to Co.
lumbia, after visit to Mrs J. F.
Browne.
Mrs. Addie Hodges spent the week
end in Newberry.
Dr. Y. NJ. Brown, of Lake City, Wis
tied his parents last week.
Mr.. L. NJ. Wise has accepted the su-
perintendency of the high school at
Chappells and left Sunday for his new
work.
Miss Isoline Wyche spent several
Gays last week in Columbia
Mrs. Smith and Miss Smith, of Char
lesion, and Mrs. Boinest, Of Pomaria,
are the guests of Mrs. E. O. Counts.
Miss Annie Wheeler is visiting in
Columbia
Mr and Mrs. F. W. Schumpert are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
B Scthumpert.
Mrs. John Grant has returned to
Andrews, after an extended visit to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. w T Glib
son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06

ed with keen interest Every inch OF
ground will be hotly contested by
both sides. The new council is repre-
sented by George Bell Zimmerman.
In the meantime, until the supreme
court decides the issue, the old coun-
ell will be in power, the order OF
Chief Justice Gary carrying with II
the restraining clause.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
Married

At St. Luke's parsonage, Newberry'
South Carolina, December %, 1913, by
Rev B. W. Cronk, Mr. R. B. Bowers,
and Miss Eula Bedenbaugh, both OF
Newberry county.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
NevsDaper Makes Bow.

Chester, Jan. 2.-Tae Semei-weekly
News, which was formerly The Ian
tern, made it's initial appearance to-
day under the ownership of John E.
Nunnery. 1t is an eight-page, six
column sheet and will be issued Tues
days and Fridays
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
REFUSE TO QUIT.
Mayor and Aldermen-elect Are
Temporarily EnjOined From As
Suming Their OFFICES.

Lexington, Jan. 3.-Alleging that
M. E. Rutland, mayor, and F. P.
Byrd, ]. H. RADON, M. Howard, }. NJ.
Hite, L. P. Fox and S. B. Cartledge,
aldermen for the town Of Batesburg,
are not qualified electors, w. c. Bates,
mayor, ]. R. Unger, George w. Ri
kard, y. Afford, w D. NJ. Harmon and
ID. B. Rawl, comprising the town
council Of. Batesburg. have refused
to give up their Offices, and, through
their attorney, J. Fraser Lyon of Co.
lumbia, ex-attorney general Of South
Carolina, have secured temporary
Injunction from Chief Justice Eugene
3. Gary Of the State supreme court
requiring the newly elected officers to
show cause before the supreme court
on Monday next why they should
not be restrained from assuming the
duties of the office Of mayor and al
dermen. The injunction enjoins the
new council from assuming office,
and also from interfering with the
old council until the case has been
decided by the court.
The petitioners allege that in Au-
gust, 1911, they were duly elected
mayor and aldermen Of the town OF
Batesburg, respectively, and that they
took the oath of office and went into
the discharge of their duties on jan
uary /, 1912, and that they have con-
tinued in office since that day. They
also allege that at regular election
i.,eld in August, 1913, that the re-
spondents received a majority Of the
votes cast; that the respondents IN
tended to assume the duties OF otflce
to which they we're elected on jan
uarv /, 1914, and that the respond
ents are not entitled to hold said Of
fees of the town of Batesburg, and
that they-the petitioners-are en-
titled to hold over and continue in
office until such time as their sue
cessors may be legally elected and
qualified.
The main clause in the allegations
of the petitioners is that the new
registration certificates issued by the
mayor and aldermen do not hold
registration officer Of the town for the
year 1913, in which year the election
was held, and under which the re-
spondents claim that they are en-
titled to hold office.
1t is understood that the respond
ents claim that only two members OF
old council-W. C. Bates, mayor and
J R. Unger-according to the records
held registration tickets for the year
1911
Before the general election for town
officers in 1913 a democratic prl-
mary was held, in which two Of the
petitioners, Bates and Unger, offered
for reelection for mayor and alder
man, and they failed to receive the
nomination, Rutland and his ticket
having been elected by a substantial.
majority, after one of the hottest
elections in the history of Bates
burg. In the general election subse-
quently held, it is said that the Rut-
land ticket was elected by unanimous
ballot.
The case is said to be one of the
most interesting in the history Of the
State, and the outcome will be await
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
EDting.Shealy.

On Christmas day, at high noon, at
the residence Of Mr.. P. H Shealy, near
Pomaria, his daughter Norma Edna
and Ernest Epting were happily mar
ried, Pastor E. j. Sox, officiating.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
Married.

At St. Luke's parsonage, Newber-
ry, South Carolina, December q, 1913,
by Rev. B. W. Cronk, Mr. Linzy Smith,
of saluda county, and Miss Daisy
Bedenbaugh, of Newberry county.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
SHERIFFS ORGANIZE.
Officers OF Law Meet in Columbia and
Organize-McCain, Of Richland,
is President.

Columbia Jan. with about 20
cut of the "A sheriffs Of South Caro-
lima present, State Sheriffs associa-
ton, looking to the interests Of these
officers of the law and their offices,
was organized at a meeting held in
the court room Of the Richland county
court house yesterday afternoon.
John C. Mccain, sheriff of Richland
county, was elected president Of the
newly formed body; S. J. Miller, OF
Lexington county, vice president, and
Hendrix Rector, of Grenyille county,
secretary treasurer; all Of them unan-
imousiy. An effort was made to elect
T. w. Mcmillan, sheriff of Greenwood
cuunty, to the Office Of vice president,
and again to make him member of
the committee on constitution and by
laws and legislation, but he declined.
Sheriff Mcmillan it was who first pro-
posed the present organization and
asked Sheriff Mccain to call the sher
ifs together.
A committee of five was appointed
to draft a constitution and bylaws
and to get into shape such legisla-
ton as the BODY might wish to have
introduced at the coming session o.
the general assembly. The commit
tee, appointed by Sheriff Mccain, the
president, consists Of c. G. Blease,
sheriff of Newberry county, chair
man; D. E. Colvin, of Chester county;
u. P. Douglas, of Chesterfield county;
F. F. Hill, of Calhoun county, and T..
S. Burch, of Florence county. The
committee elected its own chairman,
S..eriff Blease. who requested that
cry sheriff having suggestions to
make as to legislation should send
them to him before Saturday, Jan
uary 10. The committee will meet in
Columbia Tuesday, January 13, and
report back to the whole body, which
meets here again Wednesday, Jan
ua-y Il. In this way the sheriffs fig
ure upon getting bills before tie leg
islature
Those Present.
The following sheriffs were present:
F. IF. Hill, Calhoun county; D. P.
Douglas, Chesterfield; S. V. Lane, Dill
lon; J. NJ. Dozier, Marion; C. G.
Blease Newberry; Hendrix Rector,
Greenville; f. w. Register Darling
ton; E. B. Gamble, Clarendon; T. S.
Burch, Florence; ]. B. Morris, Barn
we'll; R. R. Roark, Pickens; D. E. Col
vim, Chester; John D. OWNS, Lau-
rens; W. R. Swearingen, Edgefeld;
S. J. Miller, exington; T. w. Nc
MILAN, Greenwood; w. w. Hucka-
bee, Kershaw; John c. Mccain, Rich
land; A. NJ. Salley, Orangeburg, and
]. "A. Lewis, Horny. A W. Ashburn,
chief of the High Point detective
agency, of Columbia; n. P. Cadelle, Of
Hartsville, rural policeman and Alex.
Heise, of Columbia, deputy, were also
present.
A letter was received from W. J..
White, sheriff of Spartanburg county,
who bravely defended the jail in his
county recently, expressing regrets at
not being able to attend the meet
ing. AS State vice president Of the
International Sheriffs association he
urged that every sheriff in South Car
olina join this organization.
/
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-06
various questions that we're pro-

various questions that we're pro-
pounded.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Rhett's re-
marks a resolution looking to the To-
cation of the regional bank in Colun-
bia was offered by B. A. Morgan, pres
ident of the Bank of Commerce OF
Greenville, and after a suggested
amendment by Mr. Rhett, the resclu-
ton was adopted in the following
form
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
MERCHANTS ARE
PLEASED WIT H
TOUCH Of WINTER
Americus Stores Crowded With Buyers
Weather Man Says Cold Snap VIII
Continue Several Days and that To-
night The Mercury VIII Take Still
Further Drop

While the poor man and the farmer
may not welcome the cold snap which
descended last night and which the
weather man products will last for sew
eral days, Americus merchants hailed
the chilly breezes and the prediction
with delight. For cold weather means
increased business in every branch of
trade.
Americus, in company with the other
cities of the state, has been having too
much summery weather. The warm
breezes of autumn and the bright sun
rays have been entirely too consistent
for the merchant who has ben dust
ing off his counters each morning
while watching the man about town
stride across the street still clad in
his Palm Beach.
But the cold snap is here and this
morning sales picked up considerably.
All of the stores noted the difference
and the clerks were kept busy all
morning tieing up substitutes for the
ever-present "B. V DIS" Chill winds
have made it necessary that warm
clothes be purchased and the mer-
chants are consequently we'll pleased
AS one merchant puts it, They'll
stick to those old shoes and that light
suit as long as the sun shines and it's
comparatively warm. But let the
wind begin to blow and the pavements
get damp with continuous rains and
they begin to discard their old friends.
Cold weather is our friends alright"
The revival of trade brought about
by the cold snap, coupled with the US
ual holiday trade which is beginning
to make itself evident will keep Ameri-
Gus merchants busy for some time
Americus customers need the goods
and Americas merchants have the
goods for them. Their stocks are
complete, their prices are right, and
they are telling you about their bar
gains through the advertising columns
Of the Times-Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
GERMANS RENEW FIGHTING At YPREs
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

PARIS officially declared that early today conditions
lighting
occurred there during past twenty-four hours
fighting region about Ypes canal whe
effort that water
way river Yser during the night met signal defeat
with described official dispatches
terrible"
Between Neupor Ypres continued night attack
hammering effort to break
the Allies lines Dunkrk with Calais the
ultimate
coniued under tremendous difficulties he
the to below rez
ing has of ce sush through which
the attackers The Allies apparently have
an advantage tactics doing tremen
field artillery Suffering widespread
among the troops similar sickness
have recently appeared in the Germans
exist and medical men at the front have
unless sheer force military measures
that the physical condition
m men in will end to the recent despe
ate fighting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
e. s. WILL WAIT TILL
NATIONS WANT MEDIATION
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 17.-It
was learned here today that while
President Wilson and the administra-
ton were anxious to bring about
peace in Europe as speedily as possi-
BILE, that it was thought best not to
make any further offers of mediation
to any of the nations at war until one
or more of them signifed their will
ingness to accept such settlement.
The president of the United States
has already made offers to each of the
big nations now graphing at each
others throats. 1t is hoped here that
before long one of the nations will seek
the advice of the neutral nations in
settling its disputes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
HOLLANDS QUEEN
To JOIN WILSON IN
EFFORT To HELP
NATIONS MEDIATE
(By Associated Press.l

AMSTERDAM, Nov 1.-THE Han
delsblade, semi-official publication
here, today prints an editorial headed
rs Intervention Possible" in which it
urges cooperation between Queen Will
helmina of the Netherlands and Presi-
dent Wilson in joint effort to bring
about a cessation of histilities on the
European continent.
The editor of The Handelsblade de-
clares in today's utterance that the
psychological moment to offer media
ton has arrived that if properly con-
veyed, would be accepted by the op-
posing belligerents. The growing ex-
pense of the war and the tremendous
suffering entailed upon neutrals and
belligerents alike, is urged as a potent
reason why hostilities should cease.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
GERMANS MAKING DESPERATE EFFORT TO CHECK RUSSIANS
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss.)

ASSOCIATED PRESS)
LONDON
resumng widely separated
points along fighting ~
apparently
full have thrown
of the Prussan frontier fighting
during
days.
The striking blows
aneously
portion Prussia portion
Belgium.
greatly fighting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
BLIZZARD BRINGS
SCHOOL CHILDREN
ANOTHER HOLIDAY
FIRST COLD SNAP FINDS THE
HEATER OUT OF COMMISSION

The dear old steam heater, the ever
dependable holiday procurer. came
again to the relief of the Americas ur-
chin this morning with the first cola
snap of the season, and seven hundred
merry kiddies sailed forth to enjoy the
cold outside and enjoy the ozone. Ii
was the first holiday coming to the
kiddies since the session opened, and.
in a manner compensated for their loss
of the recent circus holiday. The heal
ers in the new school building wers
not operating satisfactorily, and a hol-
iday was the appreciated result AS it
happened also to be payday for thI
many teachers, and the cash in evi-
dence, they managed with an effort(D
to enjoy the holiday likewise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
OFFICERS PRAISE
Light INFANTRY
INSPECTION AND DRILL OF LIGHT
INFANTRY PLEASES THEM
GREATLY

The appearance in Americas last
night of three regimental officers, Ma
jor Wilder, Captain Spence and Cap
tain Saye, was a pleasing surprise to
Captain James A. Fort and Lieutenants
j. Z. B. McLendon and B. C. Hogue.
of the Light Infantry. Although the
coming of the visiting officers was
unannounced, the gallant A. L. I. was
upon the firing line all right, and put
up drill which secured for them the
highest praise and merited compli-
ments. The officers declared the drill
ing Of the company excellent, and the
A. L. l. model command in every
respect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
MR.. tOWREY MAY RESIGN
THE OFFICE OF MAYOR

Mayor NJ. M. Lowrey has under con-
sideration, it would seem, his resigna-
ton of that office. Following a special
meeting of city council last night,
Mayor Lowrey, it is said, discussed
with memb ers of that body such action
upon his part, to the end of ascer-
tanning their views, but nothing was
determined at the time. 1t is the be-
lief of many here that such action will
be forthcoming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
NAVAL BATTLE
EXPECTED SOON
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Nov. IA Copenhagen
dispatch to the London Star early to-
day says it has been learned through
German sources that Russian squad
ron left Helsingfors. Finland, last night
stering in southWesterly direction.
Since leaving Helsingfors. the Rus
sian warships have not been sighted,
but the Stars correspondent says it is
believed to be the intention of the Rus
SLAMS to give battle to the German
Baltic feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
Gutierrez Will
Accept Terms
Of Carranza
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 17.-Sec-
rotary Bryan today announced the re-
ceipt of a message from Consul Sill
man in Mexico City, saying that the
newspapers there published a COM
munication from General Gutierrez, ap-
proving the conditions set forth by
General Carranza by which the for
mer rebel president will retire. The
conditions made by Carranza were not
made public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
North Sea
Closed By War
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Nov. 17-Premier AS
quith, addressing the house of COM
mons today, declared the whole North
Sea must henceforth be considered in
the military area and therefore dan
gerous to navigation of all classes. The
numerous floating mines and other inn
pediments to navigation have played
no unimportant part in causing the
British government to reach today S
decision as we'll as a desire to pro-
tect neutral craft from possible harm
during naval engagements which may
be expected at an time in those wa
ters.
Oil and copper, both of which are
said to be urgently needed by the Ger
mans, have been placed on list of
contraband of war, and will be con
fiscated by British warships whenever
found upon neutral vessels bound for
ports within the zone of hostilities
This action will prevent the further
importation of oil and copper into the
Danish peninsula countries, as well as
into Holland.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
q. s. TO I-0LD DUTCH CUSTOMS
COLLECTED AT VERA CRU7
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 17.-That
the United States will hold on to sew
eral million dollars that the Dutch col
lected as customs at Vera Cruz un-
til stable government can be estab-
lished in Mexico, was the statement
made public today here. The funds
will not be delivered to French bond
holders, it was announced today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Nov. ia dispatch from
Athens to the Havas News Agency
states the American warship Tennes-
see arrived at Vurla, Asia Minor, this
morning and put an end to the ill
treatment of British, French and Rus
sian residents there. The Turks have
been especially cruel to the citizens of
the Allied nations that have been ma
rooned in Asia Minor by the European
war.
On the arrival of the American war
ship the authorities of Smyrna left for
the interior, fearing bombardment of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
Two Fleets Compared.

LONDON, Nov. 17.-While the
strength of the German Baltic squad
ron is not definitely known here, the
British admiralty's information regard
ing the Russian feet APPARENTLY dis
credits the Copenhagen report that an
engagement between the two squad
rons is imminent. The Russian war
ships, it is believed here, are greatly
inferior in number and equipment to
the German Baltic feet and an open
engagement between. them would pro-
badly result in disaster to the Rus
slams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
Russians SUFFER REVERsES AT HANDS OF THE TURKS
(BY ASSOCIATED PREsS.)

ASSOCIATED PRESS)
ministry maintained silence
the reported underaked the Germans
during recent fighting
irst Turkish forces in mountains.
the effect that offensive opera
that Servan territory
invaded as far as vaevo
battle
stubborn resistance but
numbers and enabled the Aus
u;ors successfully pursue offensive campaign
hosies is considerably milder than
the East Pruan border military operations greatly him
dored Thy cold ''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
10000 Killed
in Short Fight
in Gahcia.
(By Associated Press.l

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1.-THE Niuwe
Rotterdamsche Courant yesterday con-
tanned letter from a Galician priest,
who stated that 10000 Austrians were
killed in an engagement with the Rus
slams last week. While the battle re-
ported by the priest lasted but few
hours, the Russian Cossacks managed
to send 10000 of the soldiers of the
dual monarchy to their happy hunt
ing ground.
The Sighting in Galicia has been es-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
7URKs CLAIM VICTORY over The ENGLISH

British soldiers, it is said, were slain
during the engagement which lasted
several hours.
Military authorities here are without
information concerning the reported
battle with Turks and the truth of the
Constantinople statement is seriously
doubted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
SOLDIERS SUFFER GREAT HARDsBPS AS Fight CONTINUES

completely inundated
Thousands of officers and men ara
obliged to constantly remain exposed
to the weather and many are reported
to be standing in water more than an
kle deep almost continually. Incon-
sequence much suffering is being ex-
perienced and disease is being alarm
ingly prevalent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
ALLIES MAKE STEADY
GAINS DESPITE COLD
WEATHER IN FRANCE
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

LONDON have lost over 100000 men
in theatre of war and that
the soldiers of efforts turn the ude
dispatches received
morning from Dunkirk.
Allies during the same time have not been
still the fact that the victories
there have been gained at great cost
human the angune supporter
spite casualty list the news from the front
k gratifying as it contains Allies still MAX
ing stead gains hal sorey pressed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-17
rRv Associated Press.)

,ovnoN. Nov. ia news dispatch
constantinople says the official
.ooort issued today by the Ottoman
.,mont claims great victory for
r,,rrs in the engagement between
49,, ond Turkish troops near Fac,
.,s Persian Gulf. One thousand