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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
EDWARDS SLAYER
TO DIE In CHAIR
ELLIOTT CULBREATH FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
Case Went to Jury Late Monday
Afternoon, Sealed Verdict
Being Returned

Saluda, Sept. 27.-Elliott (El) Cul-
breath, negro, was today found guilty
of murder of Deputy Sheriff Wilbur
Edwards and was sentenced by Judge
Thomas S. Sease to die in the electric
chair on November 4.
The case went to the jury at $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon after the
entire day had been devoted to the
trial of the case, Culbreath pleading
not guilty upon arraignhlent yester-
day morning. The jury having failed
to agree upon verdict at adjourn
ment of the court. Judge Sease in
structed the jury to bring in a sealed
verdict.
Culbreath was charged with killing
Deputy Sheriff Edwards last Novem-
ber and was arrested only about six
weeks ago, being brought to Column
bia for safe keeping and only removed
TO Saluda last Sunday. The deputy
sheriff, according to the evidence,
went to Culbreath's house or the
night of the shooting, accompanied
by several other men, intending to
arrest the negro on warrant charg-
ing him with some minor offense. The
posse surrounded the house and ac-
cording to the testimony today posse
members knocked at the front door
while Culbreath, coming out of the
back door, shot Mr.. Edwards and then
made his escape. Mr.. Edwards, men,
bers of the posse testified, had made
no attempt to enter the house but had
stationed hin1s' If at the back door to
prevent the negro's escape. Cul-
breath, testifying in his own defense,
stated that he did not know who Mr..
Edwards was at the time and claimed
that he shot the officer in defense OF
his castle, alleging that Mr.. Edwards
was trying to break in the back door
of the house.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
COUNTY TEACHERS TO MEET
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

The county teachers ASSOCIATION
had been advertised to meet on Sat
urday, October /, but it was the pur-
post to have State Superintendent OF
Education Swearingen present, and
he could not be here on Saturday but
has notified the county superintendent
that he can arrange to be here on the
18th, and the meeting has been post
poned to that date in order to have
him present.
1t will be the purpose to have a
Joint meeting with teachers and trus-
tees and all the trustees are expected
to be present.
A program has been suggested by
Mr.. Swearingen and it will be fur
nished in the papers next week.
All the trustees of the county are
urged to make a note of this meeting
and arrange to be present. The meet
ing will open at 1880 and the science
department of the high school will
furnish lunch and the melting will be
in the auditorium of the high school.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
THE ORDINANCE RELATING
TO OBSTRUCTIVE STREETS

am calling attention to the fact
that the town of Newberry has an
ordinance which reads as follows:
"Any person who shall obstruct
any street, sidewalk, or any bridge,
culvcrt, drain or ditch belonging to
the town of Newberry, or any part
thereof, in the town Of Newberry,
shall be liable to fine of not more
than ten dollars, or imprisonment for
not more than thirty days, for each
offense."
This ordinance was enacted not
only to aid the keeping Of the streets
and sidewalks of the town in proper
condition for public travel, but also
for the purposes of protecting the
health of the people and to make our
streets look better to the eye. The
obstruction Of drains and bitches not
only adds to the work of the street de-
partment, but such distractions often
times bring about breeding places for
mosquitoes. Many good people
: thoughtlessly violate the terms of this
law by raking or sweeping trash, ref
use and especially tin cans into the
bitches and drains.
The street department and health
department desire the cooperation OF
all our people in the enforcement of
this law. I am glad to say that the
ladies of the Civic League are inter
ested in this matter and have prom
ised to aid us. The police depart
ment has been instructed to take the
proper steps against persons who vio-
late the terms of this ordinance. |
am calling attention at this time for
the purpose of warning all of our peo-
pie against violating the law and
to urge upon all of them to assist us
in enforcing it. When you obey this
law you will not only help Newberry
to have better streets that look bet
ter, but you may save some one in
your home or neighborhood a spell
of sickness.
Respectfully yours,
Eugene S. Blease,
Mayor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
Newberry High Football

The Newberry high school foot ball
squad is getting in shape for another
season of foot ball. Last year was the
first season of foot ball for the school
and the team has been working for
some time in order to make this sea-
son even better than the last
This seasons schedule is as follows
Oct. 7, Union at Union; Oct. IA,
Greenwood at Greenwood; Oct. Fl,
Abbeville at Abbeville; Oct. %, Lau-
rens at Newberry; Nov. 4, Ninety
Six at Newberry; Nov. II, open; Nov.
"a, Clinton at Newberry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
THE GREATEST HIT
EVER HELD AT POMARlA
Local Talent Present Minstrel at
School Auditorium That Furnish
ed High Class Entertainment

The greatest nit that has ever been
made at the Pomaria graded school
auditorium was the minstrel given oy
local talent Friday night, the 23rd IN
slant. From the first rise of the cur
tain the audience was kept in contin-
uous uproar of laughter. The jokes
were not of that stale personal varle-
ty. but right up to date and abreast
Of the times. The songs and music
were greatly enjoyed and deserve
special commendation.
This play was given for the be e
fit of the school and we understand
that the company will consider invi'
tations from other schools or small
towns for an engagement on fifty
fifty basis.
One Present.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
Enforcement From Now On

Owing to the torn-up condition Of
streets by the work of paving for
some time past, the ordinance on
parking and standing in streets has
not been enforced, but will be on and
after October /.
E. L. Rodelsperger,
Chief of Police.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
SEALED VERDICT
IN MURDER CASE
NEGRO CHARGED WITH SHOOT
ING DEPUTY SHERIFF
Elliott Culbreath Brought to Trial
at Saluda-Jury Took Case
Yesterday Afternoon
The State.

ne SCdIe.
Saluda, Sept. 26.-The case of
Elliott (ED Culbreath, negro, charg-
ed with the killing of Deputy Sheriff
Wilbur Edwards last November, went
to the jury at $50 o'clock this after
noon after the day had been devoted
to the taking of testimony. AT 9:SO
O'Clock tonight the jury was still ap-
parent!y deadlocked and Judge Sease
ordered a recess of the court, In
structing the jury to bring in sealed
verdict, which will be read when
court is convened this morning, pro-
viding the jury has been able to reach
an agreement at that time.
Culbreath was arraigned early this
morning and entered a plea Of not
guilty. N. George Evans of the Edge
field bar being appointed by Judge
Sease to conduct the defense, all
members of the Saluda bar being con-
nected with the prosecution. The
taking of evidence occupied practl-
cally the entire afternoon session sew
eral members of the posse which ac--
companied Deputy Sheriff Edwards on
the night of the shooting telling the
story of how the tragedy occurred.
Culbreath took the stand in his own
defense, claiming that he shot in de-
fense of his castle.
Went to Make Arrest
Deputy Sheriff Edwards, according
to the evidence, went to Cufbreath's
house on the night of the shooting, ac.
companied by several other men, in
tending to arrest the negro on war
rant charging him with some minor
offense. The posse surrounded the
house and according to the testimony
today posse members knocked at the
front door while Culbreath coming
out of the back door shot Mr.. Ed
wards and then made his escape. Mr..
Edwards, members of the posse tes-
tilted, had made, no attempt to enter
the house but had stationed himself at
the back door, to prevent the negro's
escape.
Cu1breath, testifying in his own de-
fense, stated that he did not know
who Mr.. Edwards was at the time
and claimed that he shot the officer in
defense of his castle alleging that
Mr.. Edwards was attempting to break
in the back of his house. The men,
the negro said, had awakened him
and he, scared at the time, had no
idea that it was an officer Of the law
at the door.
Arrested in Georgia
Culbreath was arrested in Meter,
Ca, about six weeks ago after he had
apparently made good his escape. Fol-
lowing his arrest the negro was
brought to Columbia and lodged in
the state penitentiary to avoid any
possible trouble. Sunday night he
was brought to Saluda under heavy
guard and placed in the county jail
being transferred to the court house
this morning.
The case is attracting considerable
attention in Saluda, the court house
being filled to overfowjng for the
session today. Feeling against the
negro is still running high and threats
have been heard to the effect that mob
violence will be resorted to should the
iurv fail to convict.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
Originality

"Our new minister is just wonder
full. He brings things home to you
that you never saw before"
"Huh! I've got a laundryman who
does the very same thing"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
NEGRO MURDERER
SHOT BY POSSE
MEMMINGER PRIESTER KILLED
NEAR ULMERS
Man Hunt Which Has Been in Prog.
ress Since Last Thursday
Brought to End

Allendale, Sept. 27.-Memmlnger
Priester, the negro slayer, who has
been terrorizing this section since
last Thursday night when he killed
two and shot third negro woman,
was killed about six miles from here
this afternoon by members OF the
posse which has been in continual
search of him since the time OF his
latest crime. So ended one of the
most exciting man hunts ever expert
enced in this section, one which can
be compared only to the hunt for
Henry Austin, negro man who Kill
ed several white men near here some
three years ago. In addition to kill
ing the negroes on Thursday Prieste1
was wanted here on the charge OF
criminal assault and murder OF a
white woman of this section about
four years ago.
When found this afternoon in a
neck of the woods on the plantation
of Hugh Mcmillan near Ulmers Pres
ter fired four times at his pursuers.
Members of the posse, who were IN
sight Of the negro, thinking it was
fool-hardy to take any chances IN
capturing him alive, then opened hre
killing the fugitive. One buckshot on
lv from the several charges shot at
him entered his body near the heart
and this, according to DR.. Harter
who made a post mortem autopsy
caused his death. The doctor fur
ther said that the negro was suffering
from a genuine case of consumption
Search Off Days
The search for Priester has been
continuous since the time of ms
crime. An unusual feature OF the
hunt has been the number of negroes
that have taken part in the search
Every minute since the killing these
negroes in large numbers have STUCK
bv the sheriff and have been partlcu'
larlv active n the hunt. Sheriff Ben
nett stated here this afternoon after
the killing of Priester that without
the aid of the negroes the capture
of Priester would probably have been
impossible. Even when the Whlte
members of the posses almost gave up
hooe the negroes stuck to the num-
never letting up for minute. 1t
was through their. efforts that track
was kept of the fugitive's movements
Sheriff Bennett returned this morn
ing from Savannah where he went TO
identify a negro held by the author
tiles there thought to be Priester. lne
suspicion proved to be wrong and the
negro was released by the Savannah
police. It is yet a point of debate
whether Priester was IN Allenoale
Yesterday afternoon althougn Ufie "e-
groes at the house where he was SAID
to have been seeen are confident that
he was there.
The alarm that they spread brought
the whcle town to arms and all lasI
night the entire town was patrolleo
and every nok and corner examined
for the negro but no trace OF MIN
could be found.
Great Relief Felt
Great relief is felt throughout this
section upon the killing of Prlester as
he was known as a desperate charac-
ter and the entire community was
terrorized with him at large. Inc
posses throughout the hunt were very
orderly, Sheriff Bennett having the
situation fully in hand during the
whole time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
Dravton Rutherford Chapter.

The Drayton Rutherford chapter,
U. D. c., will meet Tuesday after
noon, October 4, at 4 o'clock, at the
home of Mrs. E. R. Hipp with Mrs.
P. G. Ellesor as assistant hostess.
This is a very imp rortant meeting and
all members are expected to be pres
ent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
Ashford-C

Miss Alice Mae Ashford of Wlnns-
boro and Mr.. O. l.. Cousins of New
berry were married in Winnsboro last
Friday by the Rev. John Bomar.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
SWEET POTATO ASSO-
CATION ORGANIZED
BRYSON ELECTED PRESIDENT
NEWBERRY ASSOCIATION
Other Officers Elected Crates Have
Been Ordered for the Potato
Growers

At meeting of stockholde~s Of the
Newberry Sweet Potato association
held few days ago officers and direc-
tors were elected and the association
otherwise perfected, according to an
announcement made public yesterday.
A charter for the association has also
been applied for and it is expected
within few days.
The perfecting of this organization
fulflls long felt need in Newberry
county, and it is expected that the as
sociation will be a success almost
from the beginning. An announce
ment has already been published that
the association had had a curing and
storage house built. The house is
now about complete and will be ready
to receive the crop of potatoes now IN
the soil Of the county. Several far
mers and growers throughout the
county pledged themselves sometime
ago to grow practically enough pota-
toes to fill the house and it is expected
that the sweet potato crop this year
in Newberry county will be larger
than any previous year. The associa-
ton not only plans to cure and store
the potatoes, but to sell them through
the South Carolina Sweet Potato as
sociation; the crates being furnished
through this association at absolute
cost. This association now has rep
resentatives in all parts OF the north
arranging for market and it is ex-
pected that every potato grown in the
State will be marked at a very profit
able price to the grower.
Bryson Elected President
AS announced above, Mr.. H. M.
Bryson, prominent business ma OF
Newberry has been elected President
Of the Newberry Sweet Potato asso-
citation with the following gentlemen
being elected directors: C. 7. Sum-
1ner, DR.. C. D. Weeks, Jas. W. john
son and Geo. P. Boulware. DIR. C. D.
Weeks was named vice president,
while the office of secretary-treasurer
is being held vacant until the dlrec-
tors decide upon good man.
While practically enough stock has
been subscribed to assure the success
Of the association, there still remains
some stock to be sold, and an appeal
is made to every citizen and business
man, not only of Newberry, but the
county as well, to subscribe for
small amount of stock. The success
of this project will materially bene-
fit everyone, and in turn they should
be willing to help make it success
Order Crates Now
President Bryson urges every
grower that pledged himself to grow
sweet potatoes this year, as we'll as
any who are growing them without
having made the pledge, to place with
him an order for the number OF
crates they will need. The time is
short and to place with him the order
will save considerable delay. AS
stated above the crates will be fur
nished at absolute cost plus freight.
which will not amount to very much.
1t, may also be said that If anyone
wants any information concerning the
curing and storage house, any OF the
officers and directors will be very
glad to furnish them with same.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
Special Notice

Rev. w. H. Stevens of Clinton will
preach at the Prosperity A. r. ?.
church next Sabbath morning at IL
o'clock and at Cannon's Creek at
p. m.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30

An unsinkable battle ship would be
fine, but an unsinkable freight and
passenger ship would be worth more
to the world.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09

nearest Federal Reserve Bank or from
the offices Of the War Finance Cor
poration at Washington. The Agricul-
, tura Loan Agencies are in charge OF
committees OF bankers, business men
and Others, and each agency has head
quarters in the place that ordinarily
serves as the financial center os the
surrounding territory.
Upon receipt OF an application from
"A bank or other financial institution
the committee examines the collateral
offered as security and submits rec
onlmendation to the Corporation at
Washington. II the application is APP
proved. the War Finance Corporation
arranges to MAKE THE ADVANCE
PROMPTLY through the nearest Fed
eral Reserve Bank against the securi-
ties specified in the application. Loans
may be made for not more than one
year. and the Board OF Directors may,
IN It's discretion, renew them for adj
ditional periods not exceeding two
years.
The Agricultural Credits Act under
which the War Finance Corporation is
now making advances in the manner
Indicated above. as an emergency
measure designed to meet the abnor-
NAL conditions that grew out OF the
war. Its object is to make possible
the orderly marketing Of agricultural,
products. A time limit Is set. July l..
1922. after which no further advances
can be made.
The total amount Of advances out
standing al any one ime 10 limited to
$1,000, 100000 The Act authorized the
War Finance Cooperation TO make adj
.vanees for any purposes connected
with the GROWING. HARVESTING
PREPARATION FOR MARKET, OR
MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS, OR THE BREEDING,
RAISING, FATTENlNe AND MAR.
kETlNG OF LivEsTock. The law
provides that bank obtaining an ad-
vance from the Cooperation for loans
for agricultural purposes cannot charge
upon such loans rate Of interest more
than 2 per cent in excess Of the rate
charged by the Cooperation. IA
The ultimate objective of the worf
OF the War Finance Corporation Is e
hasten the return OF normal flow OF
business II the producers can be en-
abled 70 handle their products for mar
keting in an orderly way. they can &c
ahead with their regular, business in q
normal manner, make their plans. pur-
chase their supplies and equipment
and start business circulation that
win undoubtedly reach through the
manufacturing and other industries
and flow back again to the producers.
Considerable progress has already
been made In this direction AND j
THE MOVEMENT is
GATHERING MOMENTUM and tina
steady advances are being made to-
ward the return OF more normal con-
ditions in the production and market
Ing OF our agricultural products.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09

PEBBLES, OHIO

b. w. Savage and brother Charley
have gone to- West Virginia to spend
the winter working in the coal mines.
~. Mr.. and Mrs Landon Caphnger had
an old fashion corn husking and quilt
ing bee Nov. %. There were s5 pres
emit. All cay they had good time and
enjoyed the good dinner. Mrs L. c..
Savage and son have gone to Whit
man. w. Va. to spend the winter with
her daughter. Lillian Wellman. ......
Born. on Nov. 20. to Mr.. and Mrs.. Gay
land Hin. q fine boy. Mrs. Jno Hays
lip and daughter spent Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Fannie Savage. !. /. Charley
Savage. Jr.. has been on the sick list
OLD KENTUCKIAN.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09
WEBBvILLE

Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Arbie Hicks.
fine girl. Mrs. ]. L. Greene and
Dorothy Steele were In Grayson one
day last week. L. ]. Webb, our tray
cling salesman, is with us again. ~.
Mrs. L. H. Lang. John and Agnes Pen
nington Of Ashland, Miss Ruth Knipp
OF Kitchens. Miss Ivory Green OF Hunt
ington, w. Va, and Miss Mary Chelf
OF Louisville were dinner guests OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Pennington Thanksgiv-
Ing :. Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Webb OF
olenwood were at this place recently.
Our teacher. Mr.. Sparks, ds on the
sick list. Miss Minnie Pennington
Of Dennis, who has been visiting ct
this place has returned homo.
By PETE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09
SHANNON BRANCH
(Too late for last week)

(Too late Tor last week.
John Adkins and family have moved
from this place to Eikhorn city......
Mrs. John Hickman had for dinner
guests Thanksgiving. Misses Tossie
and Laura Hickman, Mrs. Liss Hick-
man and daughter, Bernice, ). :. .Ellis
Daniels was on our creek last Satur-
day. .Mosey Hickman was ON our
creek last Friday. Charley Adkins
left last Saturday for Blkhorn City
where he has employment III
SOMEONE'S DARLING.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09
How Uncle Sam is
Advancing q Billion !: | i,
to Help the Farmer
To Help Himself
Eugene Meyer Jr, Managing Director of United States
War Finance Corporation, writes special article
y explaining plan and how il is already showing
fine results
BY EUGENE MEyEs, JR.
Managing Director the United States
War Finance Corporation.

written for the Big andy News
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09


The pioneer in photography by wireless is NJ Edouard Bein
picture Annapolis Maryland Paris France ago
He has been experimenting for with machines for sending
he
cable Finally this apparatus
wireless He brought his machine
that President Harding make speech the
Annpos he with the big wireless
The result thai Paris had photograph
,rlkns BEFORE he had concluded his address 1000 miles
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09

Stepping off limited passenger going
like
Atroley
parallel with the line The trolley operated with
u speeds up the limited approaches both
under the Of let down
the platform Of the trolley car TO the platform the train and the
down the the transferred passengers aght
Ws the above picture by special from the coming
issue Of Popular Science Monthly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-12-09
IIllllRIlA. Gle PICTURE OF 1921 HARDING
SENT BY WIRELESS!

Twenty m in :
utcs after this mo-
m { MT d urine
President Hard
ing's speech at
Annapolis. the &C
companying pic
ture was ready for
public a ton in
Paris. over 5000
miles ,awWl
1t is not a per-
feet picture, but
1T ISL HE
FIRST S z N 7
BY WIRELESS
and after the first
has been sent. rs
an experiment,
there is nothing
left to do but to
perfect the pro-
cess. fa
incidentally, this
is the first time
thai the picture
here shown has
been printed in
an A III erica n
news papcr Popu-
lar Scic c {
Monthly obtained
II from Paris. and
I his newspaper