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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
FATHER KILLS BABY
WITH Whip HANDLE
CHASTISING son WHEN WHIP
SLIPPED FROM HAND.
COrOner's Jury Returns Verdict That
Death Was Due to Accident.
Pierced Infants Skull.
News and Courier.

News and Courier.
Spartanburg, May 3.-T5e handle Of
a small whip, which VIM. Johnson, Jr.,
a farmer residing on the farm Of Mr..
B. NJ. Anderson, near Reidyille, WELD
ed in administering a chastisement to
MS 1O-year-old son, slipped from his
hand and, going like an arrow, pene-
trated the skull of his infant child,
held in the arms of it's mother, who
stood near the door Of the. room, kill
ing the baby almost instantly.
The mother screamed, "Will, you
have killed our baby" and drawing the
stick from the child's brain saw that
the wound had proved fatal. When
Johnson saw what had happened he
tainted and remained unconscious un-
til revived by neighbors. The accident
is one of the most singular in the an
nails of the county.
The coroner's inquest held today re-
turned a verdict to the effect that
death was accidental. Johnson, how
ever, was committed to the county Jail
to await an investigation. He was re-
leased on bail tonight.
The whip used by Mr.. Johnson had
a short leather throng on the end OF
it, and as he drew it back to strike
the boy, the leather came off so that
when he made the lick the boy was
missed and the handle slipped readily
from his hand, going, small end fore
most, into the little baby's BRAIN
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
Cave-CrOmer.

Sigsbee, May 3.-An Sunday morn
ing at 9 o'clock Miss Myrtis Cave, of
Blackville, and Arthur Cromer, Of
Newberry, were united in marriage at
the Baptist parsonage at Fairforest.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. ]. R. Aiken in the presence of
only a few friends Miss Cave is well
known in many parts Of the State,
where she has taught and has many
friends. She is, the daughter of Mrs.
A. E. Cave, of Blackville. Mr., Cromer
is in business in Newberry, where he
also has many friends.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Cromer left in an automo-
bile for Newberry.
The above is special to the Spar
tanburg Herald. Some readers in New
berry thought the groom was Mr.. j.
T. Dennis clerk, as he mas the same
name. Mr.. Arthur Cromer, the groom,
lives in Cromer township, and is the
son of Mr.. Charlton Cromer, good man.
Mr.. Arthur Cromer, the city man, is
still clerking for Mr. Dennis in single
happiness, where f1e will be pleased to
see his lady friends and others.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
Corner Stone of New Church Laid.

Monday at 4:30 p. M, the corner
stone of st. Philips new church build
ing was laid by Pastor Y. Won A. RISER.
A large crowd was present and seemed
very much interested in the services.
The address was delivered by eRV.
E. FuIenwider, who took as his sub
iect. "Some Reasons Why Every Cit
izen of the Community Should be In
terested in the Building of the New
Church.
The new church building is large,
with modern equipment, and when
completed will be a credit to the COM
munity. The citizens Of this growing
and prosperous section of Newberry
county are to be congratulated not
only upon the building OF this hand-
some church, but also upon the build
ing of a large and modern school
house near by. Every community IS
Judged largely by the appearance OF
it's churches and school houses.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07

been educated there would not lave
been the theoretics and the disterics Of
last fall" and he urged the people. to
get back to the first principles Of ag-
riculture. The commissioner OF agrl-
culture told in bold fashion and with
out mincing words the curse Of t e
one-crop system of cotton and he ham,
mered home the fact that South Caro-
lima farmers sacrificed everything to
grow cotton and brought all Of their
food stuffs and live stock from the
West, mentioning mules, cattle, canned
goods. bread and meats and tie other
foods for man and beasts. He urged
the people to Give at home and trst
raise the necessities of life and then
plant cotton for a surplus. This con-
dition, he said, would not result IN
''hard times" if another situation such
as that of last fall came on the coun-
try.
Col. Watson urged tie building of
good roads and the getting out OF the
mud" and said the roads ought to be
built by the State. He>mentioned the
soil incubation now sold to farmers
by his department at cost, and stressed
the need of soil building, and the
planting of leguminous crops. Col,
Watson referred to the reported secret
organization of farmers as "a mfser-
able organization from whom 1 would
never ask a reward" Col. Watson was
given Iaearty applause and presented
with roses.
At the conclusion of the speaking
the people crowded to the platform
and shook hands with Gov. Manning
and Col. Watson The governor had
been taken to Leesville from Columbia
in an automobile with former Senator
Crosson and Representative W. M.
Oxner, and he returned home in the
car with Commissioner Watson.
There are performances in the af-
ternoons and at nights by Radcl1ff
Chautauqua, concerts, entertainments,
and lectures being on the program
The opening day was auspicious, the
crowd was large and enthusiastic, and
the speeches excellent. The outlook
is for most successful three-days'
ChautauQua.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
At First Baptist Church.

On next Sunday morning at II
o'clock, at the First Baptist church,
the Rev. W. ]. Langston will preach.
Mr.. Langston will be remembered by
many in Newberry. He was pastor at
Bush River for some time several
years ago. He will be entertained by
Mr.. NJ. L. Spearman while in Newber-
ry. In writing to- Mr.. Spearman, ne
says: 81 would like to meet some OF
nv old acquaintance in the afternoon
of Saturday. Am glad of the prospect
of meeting you all again. He will
be at the Exchange bank Saturday
afternoon, where bis old friends may
call
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
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4 FINAL WORD.
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All members of committees and all
the city physicians who possibly can
do so are asked to meet Miss Frayser
at the High school building on Friday
morning at 1920, to receive details
from her, in order that eacn one may
know exactly what is expected on Sat-
urday morning.
Tnat afternoon at o'clock Miss
Frayser will give a cooking demon
stration at the same building in the
domestic scence room. To this every
woman in town and county is not only
invited, but urged, to come.
1t Las been thought best to divide the
doctors into groups, two of these being
under eacn division of the examina-
ton. These groupings are subject to
change according to the convenience
of the doctors. Many of the county
physicians have written letters be-
speaking their deep interest and hearty
cooperation. A few have found that
circumstances prevent their coming.
The committees regret this.
{ 1t is matter for congratulation
that Drs. C. l.. Kibler and E. NJ. Wha-
ley, of Columbia, have consented to
come up and give their services in
their special line-eye, ear, nose and
throat.
Surely no mother of young child
will let this unparalleled opportunity
pass without taking advantage of it.
Mental Development.
10 A. M.-12:3O P. M.
Drs. Settler, Wgche and Van Smith.
1858 P. NJ.
Drs. Meldau, Sease and Bowers.
Mouth and Teeth.
10 A. M.-12:3O P NJ.
Drs. Jones, Brown, Harmon, E. n.
Kibler, E. H. Kibler.
12:30-3 P. NJ
Drs. Johnstone, Stuck, Kennedy and
Hilton.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
10 A. M-12:30 P. M.
Drs. E. NJ. Whaley and Mower.
12:3O-3 P. M.
Drs. C. L. Kibler and Pelham.
Physical Examination.
10 A. M.-12:3O P NJ.
Drs. Houseal, Hentz, Hunter, Pin
ner and Folk.
12:SO-3 P. M.
Drs. ]. M. Kibler, Dunn, Pope, Work
man and Wheeler.
Measurements.
10 A. M.-12:30 P NJ.
Drs. Lake, Simpson, Boyd and Wood
12:30-3 Pm.
Drs. Glider, T. W. Smith, ]. H. Moore
and Holloway.
Committee to look each baby over
for contagious diseases-10 a. m. to
1890 D. m., Drs. Ellesor, Wedaman
and W. d. Sem. 1870 to 3 p. m-'
Drs. Mayer, E. H. Moore and H. X.
Conn
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
FIRE IN ANDERSON
CAUSES BIG LOSS
Flames Destroy McGOwan-Jenkins
Block-Damage About $4,000;
Insurance Only $4,000.
The State.

The State.
Anderson, May 4.-Fire of unknown
origin destroyed the McGowan-Jenkins
block of brick and concrete stores on
south Main street early today, entail
ing a loss of $4,000, with $4,000 in
surance. There were three store
rooms in the block owned and occu-
pied by negroes. The block was di-
rectly opposite the city hall and ad-
Joined tie terminal site property re-
Gently bought by the Charleston and
Western Carolina railway. The fire
department kept the fire confined TO
the one block.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
Meeting of Junior Division.

The Junior Division of Central
church will meet with Abbie Gail
lard Saturday, the 8th, at 4:3O p. M
The regular meeting for April was
held with Mildred Perry, and was very
much enjoyed by about % person pres
ent. The mission study, conducted by
Mrs. Dibble, was especially interest
inO
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
YHITMIRE HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The commencement exercises OF the
Whitmire High school will be held on
Friday, May Z, on Sunday, May 9, and
on Monday, May TO- On Friday night,
beginning at $50 o'clock, the ele-
mentary and grammar grades will
present an entertainment under the
supervision of their respective teach
ers, Mrs. S. A. Jeter, Miss Nellie Fri
dy, Miss Lula Donnan, Miss Ella
Cross and Mrs. Lizzie Boyd.
On Sunday night at $50 Mr.. R. IA.
Cooper, of Laurens, will make an ad-
dress at the Methodist church.
On Monday night, under the super
vision of Miss Alma Lupo, there will be
two defamation contests-one for
boys and the other for girls. Two gold
medals will be awarded in each con-
test. These medals are offered by the
High School Literary society from the
proceeds of t3eir play, Hearts and
Diamonds" presented some time ago.
There have been invitations given by
Mr.. Wall to judges from Newoerry to
come on this occasion. On this same
night to those who have completed
the course of study statements of the
same will be given.
The public is cordially invited to all
these exercises.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
CLOSING EXERCISES
POMARIA GRADED SCHOOL,

Special to The Herald and News.
Pomaria, May 6-The closing exer-
cises of the Pomaria Graded school
will be held in the auditorium on We'd
nesday night, May II, beginning at
$3.50 o'clock. TIE program is as fol-
lows:
Song by school, Happy Greetings
to All
Recitation, "Her First Piece" Willie
Mae Stone.
Recitation, "The Negro and the
South" Ernest Kinard.
Recitation, What I Would Do" Ma
bel stazler, Louise Graham and Bear
man Pinner.
Music, Dance of the Demon" Eloise
Hipp and Narvis Settler.
Dialogue, "a Home Rum" Marion
Settler and Cecil Berley.
Recitation, Thankful Joe," John
Brooks Koon.
Song by school, Commencement
Song"
Dialouge, "The Dolly SLOW" by nine
children.
Pantomime "The Lords Prayer"
Jessie Williamson and Willie Living
stone
Recitation, Foreign Children"
Thomas Koon, Thomas Kinard, Clyde
Hentz and Edwin Livingston.
Music, "Ten Soldiers Parade y VIII
liam Aull.
Dialogue, .No Peddlers Wanted"
John Brooks Koon, Tommy Settler, j.
c. Aull and Albert Boyd.
Recitation, "The Day is Done" Cech
Berley.
Recitation, "The Light of Early
Days." by eight girls.
Recitation, 'His Unlucky Day." Tom
my Settler. -
Primary song, when May Went
A-Maying.''
Vaudeville sketch, words to the
WISE Hubert Aull.
Drill, walking the Tight Rope Oy
twelve boys.
Recitation, Vacation Days" Otis
Seybt
Music, "Batners Refrain" Lurline
Aull.
Recitation, "a Parents Plea" J. c.
Aull.
Drill, Fan and Fairy Drill" by ten
children.
Music, Evening STAR" Mary Hentz.
Song by School, "Home-going Song
Duet Misses Annie Mae and Leola
Bedenbaugh.
Presidents address, Robert Berley.
Historian, Lurline Aull.
Poetess, Lois Hentz.
Grafton, Jessie Kibler. !
Essayist, Rosalyn Williamson.
Prophecies, Norvis Settler.
Glass Will, Vera Kinard.
Validictorian, Felicia Koon. j
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
Death Of Mrs. Fannie L. Martin.

Mrs. Fannie L. Martin, widow of the
late ]. B. Martin, died at her residence
in Harrington street, Newberry, Thurs
day afternoon, after long illness, IN
the 18th year of her age. Before fher
marriage to Mr.. John B. Martin, who
died several years ago, she was Miss
Harris. She is survived by one son,
Mr.. Burr Martin.
The funeral service will be conduct
ed at Rosemont semetery this after
noon at about o'clock.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
FURIOUS FLAMES
VISIT ANDERSON
FIRE SWEEPS BLUE RIDGE RAIL-
WAY YARD.
Interurban Station, AnderSon's Horse
Collar Factory and Lumber
Plant Wiped Out.
The State.

The State.
Anderson, May Fire which broke
out tonight at o'clock when spark
from a locomotive fell among jute IN
one of the warehouses of 7. @. Ander-
sons 4orse collar factory, in the yards
of the Blue Ridge railway, was swept
by stiff gale toward to I-eart of the
business district of Anderson, licking
up property conservatively estimated
to be worth $4,000, the most valuable
of which was the fine new $4,000
freight station of the Piedmont and
Northern railway.
In its early stages the fire threat
ened to get beyond the control of the
local fire fighting force and the de-
partments of Greenville and Green
wood were requested to hold them
selves in readiness to come. The
Greenville force loaded car with ap-
paratus. secured special engine and
made all arrangements for clear
road for Anderson. Three times dur
ing the progress of the fire Chief Lo-
gan, of the Greenville department, tel
ephoned to Anderson to know If he
should start. After an l1our's work On
the mart of the local department 1t
was seen that the fire was under con-
troll and the Greenville and Green
wood departments we're notified that
their services would not be needed.
In the meantime Chief Budrowe, OF
the Greenwood department, had set
out for Anderson in his car, making
the trip here in the remarkably short
while of one hour and twenty minutes.
The area of the fire covers several
acres and not thing is left standing
of what was busy manufacturing
center. ]. E. Barton, large lumber
dealer. suffered in the burning of two
large warehouses and quantity OF
lumber stacked in tie yards, a loss
of approximately $4,000, with insur-
ance of only $40O.
The horse collar manufacturing
plant of T. @. Anderson was wiped
out, entailing loss of $17,50O, with
ineuranca of S.. 700 This is the third
ire\he has suffered in 80 days.
The splendid new freight station Of
the Piedmont and Northern railway
is a mass of blackened ruins, scarcely
one brick being left upon another.
There was about $4,000 worth OF
freight in the station and $4,000 worth
of cotton On the platform, all of which
was lost. There were seval small los
ers. Insurance carried on all property
totals about $4,000, making net loss
of $4,000. This is an extremely con-
servative estimate of tie loss and no
doubt when the final count is made it
will be much larger.
All the fire fighting facilities of the
city were brought into play, as was
the equipment from several of the
mills. 1t is considered the worst fire
in the history of tie city.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
LETTER TO TRUSTEES
FROM SUPERVISOR AND SUPT.
Newberry. S. c., April %, 1915.

Newberry, S. c., April %, 1915.
The prime object Of this letter is to
thank you for your help this year. We
realize that trustees worked under
great disadvantages and we congratu-
late you upon your success. In every
county school undertaking you have
been loyal, and we appreciate your
faithfulness.
For those who Lave not first grade
certificates an examination will be
held in the court house 9 a. M, Fri
day, May I. If your teacher has sec
ond, third or no certificate, please
have her try the examination, so our
county may nave tie best certified
teachers and you may nave no handi-
cap. By the action of your own county
Trustees association, Newberry county
favors only first grade teachers.
Also on May s, but in the opera
house, at II o'clock, seventh grade GER
tifcates will be given to those pupils
who have successfully completed tie
course of study and the two eXamlna-
tions. The public is invited. Your
teachers are asked to send this week
the names corresponding to the num-
bers by which the papers were graded,
so the names of successful pupils may
be published and the certificates pre-
pared. Each teacher was asked to
state frankly to us the nature OF the
classroom work done by each pupil.
On May 8, in Newberry High school,
at 2:30 o'clock, pupils from the sev-
enth grade or below, in any school in
the county, may write a competltlVe
theme on a subject relating to tie care
of the teeth. A handsome medal, Of
fered by DR.. Young NJ. Brown, of New
berry. S. c., will be awarded. Con-
testants will bring pen, ink and paper.
The Civic association Of Newberry,
under the direction Of Miss Mary b..
Frayser of Mint, ,hrop college, will con-
duct on May 8, in Newberry court
house, beginning at 10 o'clock, better
baby health contest All babies under
three years of age will be examined
and a remedy for any defect suggested
to the mother absolutely free Of charge.
Realizing tie educational and health
full value of such contest, we are
anxious that this feature OF the day
be made success.
Teachers are asked to please SEND
to this office the names of the children
to whom they gave perfect attendance
buttons and library certificates. This
is for publication.
Newberry and Laurens counties are
planning for a summer school at New
berry college June 81 to July II. We
should be glad to have your teacher
attend. You are invited to attend any
classes at any time.
Please have announced at school
and at church the following: On May
s, in Newberry High school, at 10
o'clock, will be held better baby
health contest; in Newberry opera
house. at II o'clock, seventh grade
graduating exercises; in NeWberry
High school, at .2:3O O'Clock, a contest
for a gold medal for children in the
grammar schools.
Thanking you for your cooperation
and hoping to see you May 8, we are
Yours sincerely,
Sadie Goggans,
Supervising Teacher.
Geo. D. Brown,
10 Sunt of Education.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
Banks Close Memorial Day.

The banks of Newberry will observe
Memorial day, May II, by closing.
Those having business with any of the
banks will please bear in mind t1at
they will be closed on Tuesday, May IL.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07
Special Services at Uunity.

; Preaching services will be held at
Unity Friday and Saturday evening,
and Sabbath morning and evening. The
holy communion will be celebrated IN
connection with the Sabbath morning
service. Rev. W. C. Kerr, of Wrenns,
Ca, will preach in all of these serV-
ices. A most cordial invitation is ex-
tended all VINO may be able to attend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-05-07

supt. Geo. D. Brown says he wants
a full turnout at the teachers exam
ination today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-19
Long Branch Team Has an
Off Day in the Field and
Uses Three Pitchers
to Little Avail.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Long Branch, n. j., July IS Eddie
Grant, the general utility man of the
Giants, brought squad of the McGraw
clan here to-day and in a weird game
defeated the Cuban team by score of
II to 2. The Cubans had a bad day,
making numerous errors and none Of
the three pitchers being effective.
Ferdie Schupp and Bill Ritter divid-
ed the pitching honors for the Giants,
Ritter holding the Cubans TO two hits
in the four innings he worked. Brain
erd and Grant were busy around short
and second, accepting twenty chances
between them without a break.
Wendell divided honors with Brain
erd and Grant in batting. The Giants
scored a run in the first inning on
Hungos error and singles by Grant and
Brainerd. They counted three more in
the third on WendelPs hit, two errors
and Grants single and Brainerd's
double.
In the fourth they made four hts,
which, combined with three errors,
melted the team four runs. The Giants
tailed again in the seventh on Brain
erd's hit, his double steal and Bah
bington's sacrifice fly, and two more in
the ninth on hits by Hunter and Bah
bington and base on balls to Grant.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-19
Haul Chicago Down by
Making Use of White
SOx Errors.
WOOD is SMOKY
JOE AS OF YORE
Four Hits All He Gives, and
Perfect Support Helps
His Cause.
tBy Telegraph to Tie Tribune. J

Chicago, July 18.-The Boston Red
Sox battled their way to the lead IN the
American League pennant race by de-
feating the Chicago White Sox before
a large crowd here this afternoon by a
score of 6 TO 2. The victory forced the
White Sox out of first place and gave
Boston a two-point lead at the top OF
the ladder.
Boston's victory in a large measure
was directly attributed TO the poor
fielding of the White Sox. No less than
five misplays were committed by the
Chicago players, and, along with an
error of judgment, all these opportuni-
ties were turned into runs. Boston mad
Smoky Joe Wood on the mound and
his invincible pitching baffied the White
Sox batters.
TIE first inning found Wood Just
warming up, and a double by Eddie
Murphy, a base on balls TO Eddie COL
Inns and singles by Fourier and Jimmy
Collins gave Chicago two runs. Boston
had scored two runs in its half Of the
inning, when Jimmy Collins misjudged
Lewis's fly, with tn, result that il
went for a double and two men scored.
However, after this erratic start
Wood settled down to his task, and
Eddie Collins was the only man to get
hit thereafter. Although Wood
issued four free passes, he distributed
three OF them when they did no dam
age. Sensational support backed up
Wood, Lewis, Barry and Janyrin cut
ting down many hits.
Faber was the first entry of the Chi
cago twirlers, and Boston hit him at
timely moments. He was allowed 10
stay on the mound until the middle Of
the eighth inning, when Eddie Cicotte
was called in to stop the run getting.
The latter was hit for a double, and
two runners crossed the plate before
the inning closed.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-19
NEWARK HELPS
PACKERS BACK
into THE LEAD
Kansas City Scores Twice
Over Jersey Nine and
Jumps to Front

Kansas City, July 1S.-kansas City
regained the lead in the Federal League
race when il twice defeated Newark
here this afternoon. The score of the
first game was 10 10 and of the sec
end TO 2. AS Chicago was defeated
by Buffalo, it dropped to second place,
while Kansas City jumped to an Is
point advantage in the race.
One big inning by Kansas City in
each game melted enough runs to de-
feat Newark. In the first the Packers
jumped to a commanding lead, when
seven runners crossed the plate in one
frame.
Cy Falkenberg, the lanky Newark
pitcher, opened on the mound in each
contest. but was sent to cover in short
time. Five hits were gathered off him
in the first inning OF the first game,
with two men retired, when George
Kaiseriing succeeded him. The Pack
ers proceeded to increase their batting
averages at the expense of the relief
man, who allowed nine hits during the
remainder of the game. Nick Cullop
held Newark in the hollow of his hand
throughout. ..Azs6za4