davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30

the old Pomaria road when you went
to Jolly Street on the 10Th. Yes, this
IS the most direct road leading from
Newberry to Pomaria, passing al the
way through very densely populat-
ed section of No. 10 township and is
one of the first public highways that
passed through this county, located
and surveyed by three of the very
mud sills of Newberry county, Nal
comb Johnstone, M;cajah T. Epps and
j. j. Gallman who are now all IN that
land beyond.
This is to my knowledge the only
chartered road leading through No.
10 township. These are some of the
branch roads that cross and intersect
with this road: The Jolly Street
road, Ridge road, the Quattlebaum
road, the Hoggle Greek road, the Can
mons Creek road, short line or road
leading through the Beard place, an
other switch leading from near Mr..
J. w. Slighs, intersecting with the
Columbia road at Mr.. Geo. Neels.
Now wra1 you face the situation
as it really is, can you see any justi-
fable reason why the road is in the
condition it is? This information IS ;;
not merely a form of complaint but
a matter of plain facts.
T. J. w.
or
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
In Memoriam

Mary Katherine Ruff, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Ruff
was born May 80 1920, and died Aug
ust II, 1921, at the: :.ealy age of IA
months and II days.: Shortly after
birth she was dedicated to God IN holy
baptism and thus made an heir to the
promise of eternal life. The hearts
of the fond parents are made heavy
ard sad by this dispensation of Prov
idence, but they know that Jesus
love for little children IS very great
and that little Mary Ratheryn now
reposes in His bosom:{sWeep not, fond
parents, her spirit has gone to be
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
Andersen, s. c.: .-Illiteracy

Washington, D. c., Aug. 25, 1921.
The census bureau reports shat IN
the population of Anderson, S. c., as
enumerated in January, 1920, there
were 761 persons 1o years Of age ard
over who were ilEterate in the sense
Of bc;rg unable to write, including
233 native whites, forelgn-born
whites, and 523 negroes. The per-
tentagc of i!literacy in the totaA pop
ulat;on 10 years Of age and over, is
50 which shows a decrease since
1910 when it was 14.5. For the ma
tive white the percentage is 40, and
for the negro, 2l.4.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
CITATION OF LETTERS OF AD-
MINISTRATION.

The State of South Carolina-Coun-
ty of NewberryABy W. F. Ewart,
Probate Judge:
Whereas, Mary Chalmers hath
made suit to me to grand her Let
ters of Administration of the Estate
and effects Of NJ. B. Chalmers, de-
ceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said NJ. B.
Chalmers, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of
Probate. to be held at Newbery, S.
c., on Tuesday, the 9th day of Sep
tember, next, after publication here
Of, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of August Ammo Domini 1921.
w. F. EWART,
P. j. N. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30

with HIM wno said, Suffer little chill
Gyen to come unto me. for Of such IS
the kingdom Of heaven
a beautiful, fairy-like form, white
and lovely, lay in. white casket in
vested BY the fairest of flowers, the
lid was closed, the flowers faded, the
cemetery must share the happiness Of
the home. The sweet child IS gone,
.he hearts Of those that loved her ae
the hearts Of those that loved her are
sad, huv dear Mary Aatheryn IS hap
py forever more.
Written by her grandmother.
Mrs. NJ. r. Ruff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
LONE GIRL AMID
GODDESS MEN"
And Helene Chadwick, in Play of
That Name, Has But One
Costume Change

Helene Chadwick, the only woman
in the cast of Goddess Men," Regi-
nald Barker production released by
Goldwyn, is allowed but one change
in the entire picture The story is a
thrilling sea tale of strong men and
wild adventure.
The most photographed girl IN,
America thought it good joke on
herself when she was restricted to
"a heavy skirt and blouse, and light
skirt, and blouse"
Miss Chadwick has appeared in nu-
merous Goldwyn pictures since leav-
ing New York for the California stu
dios, but is more familiar to the pub
lie in the part of the lady of wealth
and fashion, wearing exquisite gowns
and all feminine adornment.
AS Ruth Lytton in Goddess Men"
however, she leads very different
life. She spent several weeks. in and
about the Catalina Islands with one
simple change of costume.
"That was literally the extent of
my wardrobe for over month" said
Miss Chadwick. eve worked all day,
and nearly every day, and of course
l stayed in the costume nearly all the
time"
The role of Black Pawl is played
by Russell Simpson, and Red Pawl
his son, in the play is portrayed by
James Mason. Both are known for
their work in interpreting strong
outdoor character parts. John Bow
crs, who is the owner Of fine yacht
and quite a seaman IN private life as
we'll, plays Dan Darrin, Ruth's lover.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
Florence, S. c.: Illiteracy

Washington, D. c., Aug. 25, 1921.
The census bureau reports that IN
the population Of Florence, S. c., as
enumerated in January, 1920, there
were 99S persons 10 years Ct age and
over VINO were illiterate N the sense
Of being unable to write. 41cludiag
% native whites, fore;gn-born
VII: .es. and 973 negroes. The per
cen. &c of illiteracy in the total pop
ula;..-2 10 years Of age and over, IS
11.G ~h.ch shows slight decrease
since 1910 when it was 1872. For the
native wh:te the percentage is 0.3,
for the foreign1 oorn white, 2.6, and
for the negro, $50.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
THE NEWBERRY CITY SCHOOLS
BEGIN: MONDAY MORNING,

SEHE. ?, 1871.
III sc-.-:.on 1921-1922 Of the New
berry city schools will begin on Mon
day morn;':c', September 18th at 3
o'cloc,:. !. 5 important that every
studc:% be CT hand the first day.
Parents aHe reminded of the state
law which requires that child must
have been successfully vacclnated
before attending school. Please at
tend to this matter at once so that
there will be no loss Of time from
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30

Some men are going down in his
tory because they went up in air
planes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ,
PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the
firm of Sheppard & Berry, a part
nersh;p consisting of NJ. D. Shep-
pard and W. NJ. Berry, and hereto
fore engaged in a mercantile bust
ness at S;lverstreet, S. c., was this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The
sad NJ. w Berry has bought out the
interest in said business Of the said
NJ. D. Sheppard, and, under the terms
Of the dissolution assumes the liabill-
ties Of the former firm and becomes
the sole owner of ali the assets.
NJ. D. SHEPPARD.
M. w. BERRY.
August II, 1921.
S-l9-3tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-08-30

S-16-St
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
"H0NOR" A THING FORGOTTEN
Prussixn Officer Unable to Understand
Idea Of Any Obligations OF
Hospitality.

A typical illustration OF German
rule In Poland before freedom came
to Its people Is given by Mrs. Cecil
Chesterton in the New Witness. The
German military authorities had Is
sued a command to the people of War
saw that they should furnish a list Of
their metals and plate. from door
handles to samovars.
A German officer billeted In Polish
household, says Mrs. Chesterton,
found himself lonely on Christmas
day. The family was keeping the fes-
tival, and the officer sent note ask
ing If he might join the party. The
hostess was compelled to assent, and
Herr Lieut.. Grunsbach partook Of a
lavish supper. 1t happened that his
hostess had kept back silver samo-
var, which, usually secreted under the
bed, on Christmas day shone forth In
all its glory.
Some one suggested that 1t would
be wiser to remove the Samovar be-
fore the Herr Lieutenant entered, but
the hostess insisted that he was there
as a guest and not as an enemy, and
that even a Prussian would respect
the bread and salt. The evening f0l-
lowing the party an unpleasant-look-
ing man came to the house accom-
panied by two German soldiers. He
had called to collect the samovar that
the Herr Lieutenant had reported. NOT
only did he remove the samovar, but
he assessed a fine because the law had
been disobeyed.
Shortly afterward the officer asked
his hostess why she avoided him.
What had he done to offend her? She
could no longer restrain her indigna!'
tion and told him what she thought
of him-to his profound astonishment.
How could she blame him for doing
what was obviously his duty? Hos
pitality entailed no obligation to for
get ones fatherland. Germany had
need of samovars. What mattered
else2-Youth's Companion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Chinese Art

The applicability of Chinese art fol
interior decoration Of any period Is
being strikingly illustrated In recent
gallery opening In New York. The
idea that anything Chinese Is gaudy
is being gradually displaced. In the
carving of gems, the working Of metal
and In tapestry designs the Chinese
are without rivals. The owner of the
new gallery has fitted up half score
Of rooms in period designs-there is
the old French and English. the
American colonial. the early Italian
and the Holland rooms. Fitting snug
ly into the general tone Of the room
are marvels Of Chinese craftsmanship
In the form Of hangings, carved wood
work. tapestry and lamps. 1t is rev
elation to many and has q new CON
ception Of Chinese craftsmanship.-St
Paul Pioneer Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
FORTUNE AWAITS LUCKY ONES
Prospecting for Radium In Mada9as'
car 10 Latest Lure Hold Out to
the EntArnrisin6

+hs EnterprisinG.
The exciting days Of prospecting In
Cripple Creek or Alaska may be over,
but anyone who is looking for expert
ence and is willing to suffer few dis
comforts for the chance Of gaining q
fortune can do so in Madagascar, ac-
esrdipg to Secretary LaCroix Of the
French Academy Of Science, who has
completed an exhaustive study OF
radium-bearing deposits there.
NJ. LaCroix says that millions prob
ably are there awaiting to reward the
patient searchers who are able to start
out with the proverblal shoe string as
far as finances are concerned, but 1t is
recommended that intending pros.
pectors take along few camera dry
plates, developing outfits and, If pos
sible, a gold leaf electroscope, al
though the latter Is not absolutely es-
sential.
The principal radioactive mineral In
Madagascar is known as betaphite
and is brownish-black In color with
irregular radium content. But even If
only one milligram Is obtained from
each ton of mineral examined, IT will
mean 200 francs to the prospectoI,
while certain deposits are so rich as
to assay as high as $4,000 francs a
ton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Pa.chind the Cars Trousers.

In his recently published memoirs
Count Witte. a member Of the old Rus
sian regime, relates that Alexander
HIS prudence in government expendi'
ture was matched by his personal
thrift: alexander III was extremely
economical with his wearing. apparel
had a curious proof of this when
accompanied the emperor on one OF
his railway trips. Since found II
impossible. on account Of my responsi.
bility, to sleep of nights, I would often
catch glimpses Of his majesty's valet
mendlng the emperor's trousers. On
one occasion I asked him why he
didn't give his master new pair In.
stead of mending the old so often
Well. would rather have 1t that
way he answered, but his majesty
won't let me. He insists on wearing
his garments until they are thread.
bare. It is the same with his boots.'"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
CROSS CONTINENT
Filler FALLS AND
WRECKS HIS PLANE
Received Injuries That May Prove
Fatal--Fell In Louisiana.

Monroe, La, March 26.-Lieut. w
D. Coney, of the army air service,
received probably fatal injuries to-
day when his airplane struck a tree
while he was attempting to make a
landing near Crowville, La, on his
return transcontinental flight from
Jacksonville, Florida, to San Diego,
California. The landing was attempt
ed after engine trouble had developed
and the plane fell about rs feet. Lieut.
Coney was flying over swamp will
derness in northeast Louisiana when
the engine got into difficulties. His
back is believed to have been broken.
The injured aviator is being NOV
ed to Natchez, Mississippi, for hospi-
tai treatment. He is being taken
over swamp roads for a distance of
eleven miles to Winnsboro, where he
will be placed aboard train.
The officer crashed with his plane
and was unconscious when found. He
regained consciousness some time la
ter, however, but was unable to say
anything except that he had engine
trouble and was seeking a landing
place when he smashed into the tree.
A village doctor who was called to
attend the officer said that besides a
broken BACK Lieut.. Coney apparently
had received internal injuries. Owing
to his critical condition, the trip to
Winnsboro was a slow one.
Crowville is a small town on Deer
creek, in Franklin parish, in the
northeast section of Louisiana. The
country is swampy, roads are built of
logs on dykes, making travel and
communication extremely difficult.
At this season of the year travel is
the worst.
Crowville is several miles from q
narrow guage railroad. The nearest
town of any size is Winnsboro.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
CONDEMN TERM "FAIR SEX"
English Women Go on Record AZ op-
posed to Phrase "Belonging to
RYuone Aaen

It has been officially declared IN E1is-
land that women, en- bloc, are neither
week" nor "fair." At least the Wom-
ems Freedom league, under the lead
ership Of Councillor Margaret Hodge,
has put a ban on the terms 'fair sex"
and weaker SEX" "Spinster" and
"mother-in-law" have also been put
on the feminine index. Further, It is
averred, once and for all time that:
Woman's judgment is as good as
mans.
Women talk less than men.
Women can keep a secret.
Zone irritating CUSTOM" said Miss
Hodge, "cones from an age when to be
fair was woman's first and foremost
duty. The only women who counted
were for ornament rather than for use.
Women may be the weaker sex physi-
cally, but certainly not morally. The
name mother-in-law Is still the stand
by IF farces and comic literature. 1t
is an fdea from some bygone age."-
London Chronicle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
REFUSE TO SURRENDER RELIC
Citizens Of Little French Town o'
Alan Offer Lives in Defense


Of Stone cn.A
The famous stone cow Of Alan,
little town Ia the Haute Garonne,
France, is again the center Of fight
between the peasants Of the village
and the Ministry des Beaux Arts in
Paris Twice the ministry has sold
the cow, which dates back to the fif-
teenth century, and each time the
villagers have fought with pitchforks
and clubs all attempts to remove it
from the front of the Episcopal pal
ace.
After the war Paris antique deal
er, knowing the history of the stone
COW, persuaded the Ministry des
Beaux Arts to sell it to him. Once be-
fore they sold the cow, but all the
gendarmes that they could center on
Alan failed to get the monument. The
purchaser asserts that he will remove
it and place it in front of Partisan
mansion. The peasants Of Alan have
again armed, and this time with mod
ern weapons, for little Of the old VII
lage Is left from the shells Of the Ger.
mans, and they intend to protect their
relic. There Is little left Of the Epis-
copal palace, before which the COW
stands, but not a shell hit the cow
during the war.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Blower Receivers Waste Cement.

The bags in which cement Is ship
ped have O considerable return value,
because Of the character Of the ma
terial entering into the manufacture,
50 that all large consumers ind II
necessary to see that these are gath
cred up and returned to the cement
plant.
Heretofore 1t has been regarded as
sufficient to turn the bag upside down
and shake 1t as a means Of emptying.
But recently it has been found that
this method is wasteful in the ex-
treme, and the cement Is now recov-
cred by a blower.
BY this means from one and one
half to two sacks Of cement are re-
covered per 1000 sacks cleaned. TIVE
men can clean 1000 sacks a day, be-
sides sorting, counting and bundling
them. The cement recovered maks a
credit to the cost Of handling Of about
$3.50 a day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
FARMER OWES MUCH TO MULE
Animal 10 Hard and Rugged Worker
and Almost Indispensable in
Many Localities.

The mule, like everybody else, has
his place. He is considered hae
actor. Fathers caution their sOns
about going near any animal with long
ears and ropy tail. The sons know
what the animal will do because they
have been looking over the funny
paper" each Sunday and were de-
lighted in seeing the mule fold up and
let loose with kick that sent man
through the side Of barn or over
the fence. But In spite Of this un-
desirable advertising the mule Is with
US today on more farms than ever
before. He Is a hard and rugged
worker and Is especially adapted to
the more hilly farms Of our agricul-
tural sections. Even through the
Middle West there are some counties
that have more mules than horses. In
1867, the mules Of the United States
numbered $4,000, with an average
value Of $66.94. In 1890 the number
was 1921 900, valued at $78.25. BY
1914 the number had increased to
4,123,O0O, with a value Of $119.84 per
head. On January 1, 1920, the num-
ber was 4.995,O00 and the value per
head was Sat.
The mule has gained rapidly in
popularity, in many localities taking
the place OF the horse, and has also
prevented the Introduction Of the trac-
tor in many places. There are not
few mule ranches over the United
States, the owners finding it pay
ing kind of stock to raise. The de-
mand Is increasing and those having
them for sale cannot supply the, mar
ket.-Thrift Magazine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Sell Many Door Locks.

The crime wave is resulting in much
new business for the hardware store
man these days. Padlocks, heavy
chains and burglar alarm devices are
being sold like hot cakes, and persons
who never before thought to lock
their doors are now taking double
measures against intruders.
until q few months ago." said a
hardware man, I'VE sold door chains
only occasionally. Now we can't sup
ply the demand. New Workers, as a
rule, are careless, but think that the
present activity Of the crooks will
teach them a lesson. My advice to
persons living in apartments Is to
keep their doors we'll chained. Pro
fessional crooks will get into almost
any place, but extra precautions on
hall doors will keep the sneak thief
out."-New York Sun.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
RICH ASIA MINOR PROVINCE
Smyrna, Blessed With Z Fertile Soil
and Temperate Climate, 10 Pltas-
ant Dwelling Place.

The modern province Of Smyrna Is
the most favored Of all the provinces
Of Asia Minor. 1t contains three OF
the most considerable rivers Of the
country, including the Meander, whose
serpentine course has given the Eng
lish language an expressive verb. Fer
tile soil and temperate climate have
added to the regien's attractions, while
the possession of a port and city-the
city of Smyrna-unequaled by any 9TH
er In Asia Minor has contributed an
other immeasurably important asset.
Though imperfectly titled during Its
control by Turkey, the province OF
Smyrna has nevertheless been noted
for its fine fruits. For a long time 1t
has furnished the best figs and raj
sins which reach the markets Of Eu-
rope.
Poets and travellers have sung and
told of the beauties Of the city OF
Smyrna throughout the ages. The nu-
cleus nestles in the lowlands about Its
harbor, and behind, the city rises tier
above tier against the neighboring high
lands. Unlike many cities that have
survived for long ages, Smyrna has
retained the same name from the dawn
Of history. This city should be dear
to the heart OF the modern feminist,
for 1t took it's name from an Amazon
who Is reputed to have played an I'M
portant part in it's early life.-Nation'
al Geographic Society Bulletin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Huae Stone In Rooseveit's Honor.

The greatest chunk Of stone ever
quarried or transported in the United
States or anywhere else on earth Is
going to be hewn and brought to
Washington for the monumental Theo-
dore Roosevelt national memorial. The
memorial Is to take the form Of a
lion. some SO by 40 feet in dimensions,
ard it Is to be carved by Carl Ethan
Akeley out Of q solid block Of rock.
Where the stone Is to come from ap-
pears not yet to be determined. One
authority suggests 1t may be neces-
sary to build a special railroad and
equipment to bring 1t to Washington.
The memorial will be the biggest job
in stone, 1t Is said, since the sphinxes
were set up on the plains Of Egypt
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
Perfume Hunters.

There seems to be no good reason
why In this country the gathering OF
sweet-smelling herbs and flowers for
the perfumery trade might not be
found profitable. It has recently be-
come a considerable industry In rural
parts Of England, a great many wom-
en- and children having taken 1t up.
In April the picking Of cowslips be-
gins, those flowers being In demand as
cure for sleeplessness, and also for
''potpourri" and sachets. Broom and
elder flowers follow. Mullen and NAL.
low, bergamot, peony petals. rose
petals and red poppy petals bring good
prices; likewise raspberry leaves,
sage, mint, balm and thyme.-Phila-
delphla Ledger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
MILLIONAIRE SEEKS RELEASE
OF HIS PRIVATE PULLMAN CAR

Miami, Fla, March 26.-A petition
filed by Harry st. Francis Black, New
York financier, for release of his pri-
vate Pullman car seized by prohibi-
ton officers when sixty cases Of in.
toxicating liquors were found aboard
will be heard today in circuit court
here. Black yesterday was acquitted
of violating the Volstead prohibition
act, but that acquittal did not carry
with release of the car.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
EIoats for Boats,

8. e. Van Horn Of Manhasset, N.
Y, Is the inventor Of a scheme for
making boats unsinkable. The safety
boat Is provided with couple Of Am-
brellas Of rubbertzed fabric, one on
the port and the other on the star
board side, attached to the gunwale
by sort of outrigger.
When not in use the umbrellas are
collapsed and take up little room, the
outriggers being swung alongside Of
the craft, out Of the way. But in case
of danger the outriggers are hastily
swung outward into position, the um-
brellas spreading automatically.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-28
6ia Task.

One Of the big causes Of delay IN
the movement Of freight is the heat
ing of the journal boxes Of car axles
commonly called "hot boxes" When
one journal box in train gets seri'
ously hot 1t is necessary to stop the
whole movement of traffic until the
condition can be remedied. This
makes very timely a series Of tests
now being carried on at Purdue uni,
versity, to determine accurately the
benefit to be derived by using venti.
lated lids instead Of the solid lids
now almost universally used on the
axle journals. The tests consist OF
eight-hour runs with heavy loads al
high speed, during which accurate
records are kept Of the temperature
attained In each class Of apparatus.