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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-06-06

Wheeler's place. Prof. Settler is a
graduate of Newberry college and a
teacher of experience and good
business man and will make a valu-
able member of the county board. He
taught very successfully the Pomaria
high school the past year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-06-06
TO THE MEMORY OF FIVE
UNKNOWN CONFEDERATES

The Drayton Rutherford chapter
has had erected to the memory of five
unknown Confederate soldiers hand
some tablet in the old graveyard. 1t
was unveiled on last Friday after
noon with an appropriate address by
DR.. A. J. Bowers. 1t is plain marble
slab with the inscription
In memory of five unknown Confed-
crate soldiers erected by Drayton
Rutherford chapter U. D. C. 1916
DR.. A. ]. Bowers delivered most
beautiful and touching tribute to the
Confederate soldier. There was a
song by a choir of the daughters and
sons.
The old graveyard has been great
ly improved in the recent past as to
it's appearance. but there is great
room for more attention to be given
InlS nallOWeQ Spot.
The trustees of the college held a
meeting at the college yesterday af'
noon.
Don't forget the second episode OF
"The Strange Case of MARY Page, y
will be shown at the Opera House
Thursday.
A feature every day at the Arcade.
Monday, Paramount; Tuesday, Fox;
Wednesday, Triangle; Thursday, "The
Mysteries of Myra;" Friday, Para
mount; Saturday, Triangle, and all at
the same prices 5 and 10c.
Thos. S. Painter, white man was
arrested by the police in Charlotte,
n. c., Saturday at the request of
Sheriff Blease, who had located him
there. Painter is charged with big
amy. Deputy Sheriff Dorroh went to
Charlotte Sunday and brought Paint
er to Newberry:
Candidates may forward the checks
for their assessments to the secre-
taryi,B. 3. Leitzsey, Newberry, R. F.
D. No.2; and he will return the re-
ceipt promptly and then pledges may
be filed with Frank R. Hunter, chair
man.
The medal for the best sophomore
defamation was won Saturday night
by Nr. Herman W. Boozer, his sub
ject being "Old Soapy" The second
best was the defamation of Mr. A. R.
Boring whose subject was " Engineer
Connor's Son" There were eight
contestants. The medal is given each
year by the Excelsior and Phrenakos-
mian literary societies.
The third quarterly meeting Of the
W. NJ. U. of Reedy River association
will be held with the Whitmire so
ciety on Thursday and Friday, June
8aand 9. There will be a session at
4 o. m. on June and missionary
sermon at $50 p. M There will be
a session on Friday morning at 10
o'clock. All missionary organizations
are asked to send delegates Homes
will be provided fors,all Who q send
names to Mrs. J. W. seos: " gs
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL.
several Suggested to Fill Vacancies
 in First Ward.

It is expected that Councilmen Walter Pohlman and John A. Dolan will resign at the May meeting of the common council Wednesday evening. Both have begun their work as city officials, MT. Pohlman as a meter reader for the water department and MT. Dolan as a health department in- spector.
 Announcement of their intended resignation has brought forward a number of candidates in the First ward. Among those mentioned are Frank G. Vibberts, treasurer of the New Britain Trust company, stephen Sautter, John Carlson of Ellis street, Cornelius Dehm and Walter Gould of GriswOld street. Mr. Sautter Is a callman in the fire department and it is a question whether he wishes to give this work up to be city father.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
ALOHA CLUB WILL
 HAVE DANCE MAY 26
Young Ladies' Society at High School Plans Social EIvcnt-General
 Committees in Charge.

The Aloha club of the New Britain High school. under the general super vision of Miss Eleanor Martin, has made arrangements for a social and dance to be held in Booths hall on the evening of May 26. The follow ing committees, which are in charge. will meet soon to complete final plans:
 Orchestra committees: Ethel Prior, Edith POuzzner, Ruth Parker.
 Ticket committee: Margurite Ha- gist, Gertrude Conroy, Harriet Rey- nal, Catherine Finnegan, Julie Grove, Mary Stanley, Muriel Bigelow, Ethel Prior.
 Program committee: Matilda Zim- merman, Catherine Darsey, Margaret Cowlishaw.
 Refreshment committee: Anna Zehler, Amy Peck, Gladys Thomas, Irene McKeon
 Patroness committee: Gladys Tho mas, Matilda Zimmerman, Margurite Hagist, Harriet Reynal Eleanor Mar tin
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

eral said, and was made an officer of the brigade.
 Describes Easements Activities.
 Robinson first saw Easement in the prison camp. He was wearing civilian clothes.
 What was he doing?" asked coun- sel for the prosecution.
 'Spouting about the Irish brigade" Robinson replied, in a rich brogue He said Easement promised the Irish prisoners 100 pounds each if they joined the Germans and passage to America if Germany lost the war He also circulated pamphlets in- cluding Gaelic and American writings to further the cause
 John Cronin of Clark, formerly a private of the Munster Fusiliers, cor robOrated Robinson. He said the prisoners had been treated badly before Casem ent began his work but that subsequently, the Germans were more cOnsiderate. He said, however, that those who declined to join the Irish brigade had their bread knocked off"
 Court adjourned for lunch.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
CARLSON ACCEPTS
 POSITION IN VA.
Local Y. NJ. c. A. Athlete to Be a Director at Du Pont Powder Co.
 Y. M. c. A. at HopewelI.

Carl G. Carlson of 51 Trinity street, for several years a clerk at w. l.. Damon's shoe store and always prom inentIy identified in the social and physical activities at the Y. M. c. A., has accepted a position as assistant physical director at the Du Pont Powder company Y. M. c. A. at Hopewel1, Va, and will leave for there shortly.
 J. Herbert Wilson, formerly gen. eral secretary at the local Y. M. c. A. is now general secretary of the big association connected with the pow der plant and Fred Bruemmer, an- other New Britain young man, is as-- sociated with him in the secretariaa work. John Eadie, for the past two summers the physical director of the New Britain playgrounds, is the physical director and MT. Carlson will be one of his assistants
 MT. Carlson has always taken great interest in association work and has been particularly brilliant in ath- etic lines. He refused the position of assistant physical director at tha local association about a year ago but is one of the gymnastic leaders there. uo has also been identified with the Rows, club athletic training. MT. Carl son is a finished gymnast and his friends predict for him successful future.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

Rev. G. E. Pihl returned nome to- day from a short stay in Worcester, Mass
 Rev. Dr. S. G. Ohman is attending a church conference in New York He will return tomorrow.
 A number of employees of several departments in P. & F. Corhin's fac tory held a banquet at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, Saturday evening.
 Big bargains Wednesday in the Curran Dry Goods Co.'S Basement Dept See north window display: --adVt.
 Rev. John E. Fay of St. Mary's church officiated at the vesper service in connection with the dedicati ton of St. Gabriel's church in Windsor last evening.
 Action on filling. the vacancies will probably go over until June, when the remaining members from the First ward will present nominations to the council.
 Camp Clara, R. N. A. will meet to- morrow evening. The meeting will be followed by a swimming match between members of the camp at the hall, 34 Church street
 The carpet bowls team represent ing Clan Douglas, No. 130.. o. S. C., will play the team representing Fred ericl1 lodge of Plainville in o. U A. M, hall tomorrow evening at 8:3O o'clock Refreshments will be served.
 Phoenix Temple of Honor, No. 19 will hold it's regular meeting Friday night Following the meeting carpet bowls will be played. A team rep resenting the Burns club will play the Temple and the game will start at S:3O o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
PEOPLES CHURCH TO
 HOUSE CONVENTION
Missionaries From Foreign Lands To Relate Experiences Wednesday
 and Thursday This Week.

The semi-annual convention of the Peoples church on Court street will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The services will be- gin at 10:3O with a devotional ser vice in charge of Mrs. William Gibb of Bristol. There will be meetings all through each day with speakers from missionary lands.
 Mrs. Ada M. Graham will speak of her work in Soudan, Africa. Mrs. Graham has been in Africa many years and has returned to this country only a few weeks. She will bring fresh reports of her work from that land. pr. Edward Perkins will rep resent China, where he has spent some years as a medical missionary and from where he is soon to return.
 Mrs William Franklin of Old Or chard, Me, vii give each day a series of messages on the book of tho Prophecy of Joel. Mrs. Franklin has been known in New England ss a teacher of the Books of Prophecv Rev. R. c. Stienhoff of Bridgep port will speak during the days of the conven- tion. Miss M. A. Barrett of Water vile Conn, will give a message from the Bible Wednesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Hawley, of Hawley- vile will be present and give mes sages in song and words of cheer and testimony.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Events Tonight

''The Little Millionaire" Lyceum theater.
 High class photo drama, Fox's thea ter.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures, Keeney'S theater.
 Gerstaecker lodge, I. O. F., meets in Turner hall.
 Mattabessett Tribe, I. o. R. M, meets at PAP Main street
 Pride Circle, F. of A., meets at 277 Main street.
 Tegner lodge, o. of ", meets at 59 Arch steet.
 Martha Washington council, D. of meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
 Court Pride, F. of A., meets at 90 Arch street
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
TOW A HORTICULTURISr

trick McEnroe a Main street bar has spent considerable time dur
 he past winter increasing his hedge in horticulture and IS a prospects for a display 7f flow # rare beauty this summer on High street are bright. Mac receipt of some seeds from the Ftment of agriculture containing
 for raising cotton flowers, by h he expects to lower the price tIaingesuits this summer.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
READY FOR TRACK MEET.

Furthering of the tentative plans for the track meet to be held at Der lin Trotting park on Memorial Day was taken up at the meeting of the St. Joseph's Young Mems society last evening. Early reports forecast a tremendous success for the coming event. The officials in charge of the meet will be selected some time this week.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
TO ATTEND CONVENTION

Superintendent Robert H. Crawford of the New Britain Boys club will leave tomorrow for Scranton, Pa, where he will attend a three days convention of the National Conference of the Boys Club Federation. The conference will be in session on May IT. IS and 19
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Ctv Mems

Rev. G. E. Pihl returned nome to- day from a short stay in Worcester,
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
WILSON DISCUSSES TARIFF.

Washington, May 15.-Representa- tive Rainey of Illinois, in charge of the tariff commission bill in the house discussed the final draft with President Wilson today and told him he expected the ways and means committee would report faVorably within a few days.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

Rev. William Franklin, superinten- dent of the Christian and Missionary Alliance for the New England district will have general charge of the meet ings and give some messag A de- tailed program will be given later. Meetings are all open to the pubic
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

The calling out for service on che Mexican-Texas border of Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, militia brings into action men not only in the border states, but in. Washington
 Two of the busiest men in the cap- ital are Major General Tasker H. Bliss, assistant chief of staff of the army, and Brigadier General Albert l.. Mills, chief of the division
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

of militia affairs. General Bliss has been acting head of army affairs in Washington in the absence of Gen. eral Scott, chief of staff, at the bor- der. On General Mills devolves the duty of incorporating the national guard into the army of the United States in case of need. The Photo- graph of the two generals was made at recent militia maneuvers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Frightful Death

Joseph Perry, a good and prominent
citizen living near Hazel Run, about
twelve miles north of Pennington,
met with a terrible death Tuesday
morning by being blown to atoms by
the explosion of a fifty pounde keg
filled with dynamite. Deceased was
road overseer of his district, and he
had gone out that morning for the
announced purpose of blowing some
stumps from a county road, for
which work he had secured the dyna-
mite.
Further details of his death are
not known, as no one else was near
the scene at the time of the explo-
sion. However, it is supposed that
in attempting to open the keg of dy-
Mantle it exploded, blowing the body
with such force that only parts of the
lower limbs and one finger had been
recovered at last accounts.
Deceased was about As years old,
and leaves wife and several chill
dren. He was we'll thought of by all
who knew him, and his family have
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community in their deep ofiiction,
Mr.. Perry had but recently sold his
farm, intending to buy another in the
same locality, but had failed to do
so, and it is said that he had also at
tempted to buy back his old home
place, in which he had also failed.
These facts were given as possible
reason for suicide, but there seems to
be nothing more ON which to base
such theory, and those who knew him
best say that he was one of the last
men they would have chosen to COM
NIT suicide. Indications are that de-
ceased had no more desire for death
than had any, or all, of his large cir
cle of friends.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Philharmonic
Concert Success

The universal comment upon the
concert given by the Philharmonic
Society is that it was quite the mu-
partment presented Monday evening
proves the character and depth of
their work.
This success was due in no small
degree to the indefatigable efforts of
its talented conductor, Mr.. Laurence
Smith, whose unusual ability and
thorough knowledge of orchestration
and Interpretation of the higher
classics easily places him commander
Of all the better musical activities of
Pennington. His work on the Xylo-
phone, as in past seasons, easily plac-
es him among the foremost of Con-
cert Chautauqua performers, and in
the "Mocking Bird Fantasia, his
wonderful speed, skill and accuracy
was shown by the perfect whirlwind
of rapid runs and thrills proving SO
pleasing to the audience that he was
obliged to respond to rousing en-
core.
A very popular and unusual number
was the tuba solo, Mr.. Delos Johns
showing perfect command of his diff
ficult instrument, and maintaining the
same pure-sweet, round tones in the
rapid passages characteristic of all
his work, and winning for him an ell
core.
Whenever Harry Smith appears he
is always delight to the audience.
In his reading of "Bill Smith" he
played upon the most vivid imagina-
tions Of the audience which won for
him an encore.
The Male Quartette, composed of
Messrs. Sutherland, Johns, Gentges
and Bailey was not only a genuine
surprise, but a most welcome one,
first number abounding in ever vary
ing harmonies was so well received
that they responded with an anus
ing encore number fully as enjoyable
In the Melting of Molly" Miss CO.
yer was in her best form, and in the
delineation of her characters she
revealed such depths of feeling, light
ened by such flashes of exquisite hu-
NOR, that she held the interest of her
audience as is possible only to so fin
ished a reader. Miss Cover studied
several years in the Morse School Of
Expression in st. Louis, and is per-
haps the most widely known reader
Of this section Of the country, receiv-
ng recognition wherever she has ap-
peared. That she has no superior was
fully demonstrated upon this occasion. /
Owing to injuries to her hand, Mrs.
Beard, the regular pianiste, was un-
able TO appear. However, her part
was ably and delightfully."- taken by
Mrs. Shaw, one Of the first violins,
whose brilliant piano work is most
highly appreciated and welcome.
It was predicted that the overture
William Tell was quite beyond the
ability Of any musical Organization
If the town or county to produce; but
these critics mast now take eff their
hat" to the Philharmonic for The
brilliant Fianner and ease witt wl
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Illuminating
Ore Prospects

J.. 9. Watson and B. II. Marbury
have been in st. Louis and Kansas
City all this week, and telephone
communication from them, just re-
eeived, states that they have closed
deal for the erection on their prop
erty of mill, in the Miami, Okla,
mineral field, with three shafts, such
work to cost $150,000 dollars.
The comparative ease with which
they have been able to launch this min
ing proposition, which is the largest
that has ever been consummated in
that field, is the strongest possible
recommendation Of the soundness Of
the venture. Later reports from
some of the foremost mining engi-
neers of the entire country, who have
recently given the field thorough
examination, indicate that this is the
richest mining field that has been un-
covered for some time. The general
activity manifested everywhere indi-
Gates that cargo of wealth is soon
to land for several of our Farming
ton boys.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28

they rendered this exquisite selection
In this number, which did not yet tax
any member to the utmost of his abil-
ity, much deserved praise is due Mr..
Smith for his skillful Interpretation
and the manner in which he drew from
his players every necessary effort and
effect.
The plans of the Philharmonic are
to present to Pennington music heard
only in the great cities and by aug
mented orchestras. Their endeavor
is to give, not in any sense what is
known as a "show", but real concerts
given to please those who are capa-
BILE or appreciating the best there is
in music. That they have not failed
in their expectations, and that there
is very real and growing demand
for music of the better order, was ev-
idenced in this concert by the undivid-
ed attention and the enthusiastic ap-
plause accorded them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
IMPROVED STREET OILER
City Buys Machine That Will Save Is
to SO Per Cent in Oilins Streets

portionality to cover the expense of
oiling, as heretofore. Thirty thou
sand gallons of oil were used on the
streets last year, but with the Austin
machine it is estimated that the 10000
will cover the same surface with bet
ter results that the $4,000 gallons
did. Owing to the advanced price of
oil, however, the 10000 cost approx
inately the same that the 10000 did
last year, in the neighborhood of 81
100 But that is cheaper and much
more satisfactory than sprinkling
with water would be, for it saves wear
and tear and preserves the streets.
The streets are getting unpleasant
ly dusty and should be oiled as soon
as possible, however it is necessary
that the weather should be warm and
seasonable to get the best results.
This condition it is to be hoped will
prevail by sthe time the oil arrives,
and that the work of oiling the streets
viii be begun at once.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
Does This Road
Need Repairing /?

We certainly believe in rock roads
and will vote for a bond issue for
same. But we think the honorable
County Court could use some of the
money they are going to expend for
a mile of rock road for the benefit of
a few men, Gas we understand it) ev-
en- if they do and have put the rock
on the road after the county gets it
out and crushes it.
1t seems that if they would go out
on the Turley Mill road to the county
line, they would find some places,
hills with bench rock in them and
bitches washed on each side 5 or 6
feet deep and just room for wagon
to get by, and a mud hole that has
been there four years, without lick
of work being done on it, and promis-
ed every year to put in concrete cul-
vert.
1t seems that if they would spend
some of the money to remedy these
places, they would serve the best in
terests of more people and especially
the business men of Pennington, who
are losing trade every day on account
of such conditions in the road.
TAXPAYER.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28
ASsistantSecretary
Visits Pennington.

Hon. Carl S. Vrooman, Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture Of Washing
ton, D. D., spent Sunday afternoon
and Monday in Pennington. He came
here from Kansas City, where he had
spoken before the bankers of that
city. He was not scheduled for Mon
day so he took that opportunity to
visit his cousin, Mrs. W. A. Gardner,
of this city. Since taking his present
position with the Department, Mr..
Vrooman has rendered distinct SER
vice to agricultural interests of this
country by encouraging the employ
ment Of practical men in the Depart
ment. Many of these men have been
secured directly from the farm.
Mr.. Vrooman spoke before the
State leaders in st. Louis last Novem-
Der, also before the Business Mems
League of that city, and both speeches
were widely published. Mr.. Vrooman
is regarded in the Department at
Washington as an enthusiast for the
County Agent work, and while here
spent considerable time with our To-
cal county agent. Mr.. Vrooman left
Monday evening for Little Rock, Ark,
where he was to speak Tuesday be-
fore the Bankers Association at that
place.
Mr.. Vrooman, we understand, was
well pleased with what he saw here,
and took occasion to pay our Farm
Agent, Mr.. France, a very neat COM
plifnent, saying that he clearly un-
derstood his business.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28

indebtedness of 100000 or $250,O00
and provide for a sinking fund to pay
off the bonds would hardly be more
than the 35 cents we are now paying.
The argument used by some people
in opposing the bonding plan, that we
would be mortgaging posterity with
debt in which it could have no voice,
is extremely weak. A sinking fund
would be created by the road tax,
and in two or three years we would
be paying off the bonds, lessening the
debt each year. What little Of the
debt might be left in ten or twelve
years would be negligible, while we
would be handing along with it sys-
tenn of good roads worth every dollar
put into them; and posterity would
thank us for our good sense and the
gift we pass on to it. And then, too,
we, as well as posterity, would have
the benefit of the roads instead of
wasting our substance in trying to
get good roads, as we are doing now.
Whoever heard one generation com
planning of the good things it inherit
ed from its ancestors? Rather, it
praises them and erects monuments
to them for their public spiritedness,
enterprise and patriotism.
One very essential thing should be
provided for, however, in the event
that a proposition to bond the county
carried, and that is that the roads
should be constructed under the di-
rection of competent non-partisan
board of commissioners, whose duty
it would be to contract the work to
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-28

where they were entertained for a
few days by friends of Mr.. Freeman,
leaving there on Wednesday for New
York. They will take steamer to-
morrow (the 29th) for London, Eng
land, where they will make their
home, and where Mr.. Freeman goes
as a representative of one Of the
large manufacturing concerns of this
country. Mr.. Freeman's former
home was Portland, Oregon, where
his mother, Mrs. ]. Freeman, now
lives.
The bride is one Of Farmington's
most beautiful as well as talented
and finely cultivated soprano voice,
and it is her intention to pursue her
vocal training and studies abroad.
Her many friends in Pennington
and st. Louis wish them bon voyage
and much happiness, in which The
Times joins.