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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
MAY Give FREEDOM
TO WAR PRISONERS
Executive Clcmency Discussed at
White House.
BITTER DEBATE IN HOUSE
Miss Robertson Says Persons I'm.
patriotic During War Should
Remain in Jail.
BITTER DEBATE IN HOUSE

Washington, Nov 22.---Extension of
executive clcmcncy to offenders
against the wartime laws now serving,
prison sentences will be given carly
consideration by President Harding It
was said today at the White House,
The subject was discussed at the Cab
met meeting today and it was under
stood that a policy Of clcmcncy to
these offenders was generally ap-
proved.
The President has asked the Attor
ncy General for Il digest of each of
thcse case and MIR. Daughcrty expects
to have the histories Of the war pris-
oners completed in two weeks.
Under the administrations policy
thcre would be no sweeping proclama-
tlon OF amnesty, it was said officially.
but each case would be considered on
Its merits separately and military, as
well as civil offenders would be con-
Sldered. However, the President is un-
derSt0od to view with disfavor the re-
lease Of persons who advocated pron-
crty destruction or Industrial Offend
ers, although particular attention
would be given service men guilty of
lnfractions of disciplinary regulations
OF more or less seriousness.
mere are, according to Mr.. Daugh-
erty, about seventy-fvo civilian war
time law offenders now serving SEN
tences in federal prisons and fourteen
soldiers who would come within the
clemency program.
A study of the treatment of this
class of offenders by foreign nations
as well as the prccedcnts established
IN this country after the civil war
had been begun by the Dcportm2nt
OF Justice, Mr.. Daumhcrty, declared
to aid the administration in reaching
It's decisions. He Indicated that the
justice department would favor free
dom for these prisoners by pardon,
communication of sentence or parole,
where the facts in the various cases
and good conduct records would war
rant 1T. Mr.. Daughcrty also declared
he intended to obtain from the dis
trict attorneys throughout the coun-
try list of the cases of war law
offenders still pending for considera-
ton with q view to bringing them
to close.
The question of freedom for Eu-
gene Y. Debs, Socialist leader, inn
prisoncd at Atlanta, will be treated
separately, Mr.. Daughcrty said add
ing that recommendations to the
President on the subject have been
completed, although it was under
stood there would be no possibility
OF action by Thanksgiving. Any af-
firmativc action in the case, he said.
would be either a pardon or q COM
mutation, as Dcbs was not eligible
Tor parole, which requires that the
prisoner should have served onc-third
of his sentence.
DebS Will not have served third
August.
Miss Alice Robertson, Republican
'ot Oklahoma, only woman member Of
the House, contcndcd that persons un-
patriotic during the war should re-
main in iail
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
CiUic League
Highly Grotified

The Civic League met Monday
afternoon, November 21, 1921 in the
Court House at four o'clock. After
the minutes, the reports of the COM
mittees were given. The chairman
of the charity committee reported the
Rook Tournament a great success,
and the receipts thcrefrom added
very materially to the Treasury's
funds. The chairman. spoke of very
unique case in which the League took
a wonderful part. Through the in
f1uence of one of the doctors and the
moral and financial aid of our charity
chairman and the League, young
woman of our community was enabled
to enter Roper Hospital and pursue
course in training.
Mrs. w. e. Reardon succeeded Mrs.
). A. Cole as chairman of the enter
tainment committee. Again our dele
gate from the district meeting re-
ported the high standing of the
League and the great esteem in which
the organization was held.
The central district heartily accept
ed the cordial invitation of our presi-
dent to meet here next year.
Mrs. Frank Higgins was unani-
mously elected member of the
business, the meeting adjourned.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
HONOR ROLL FOR MANNING
GRADED SCHOOL

1st. gradc-Imogenc Ridgill.
2nd. grade-Josie Plowdcn, Joe
Mathis, George Malcolm Smith,
Joseph McElvecn, Hugh A. Plowden,
Frank Huggins, Stewart Harvin,
Louis Appelt, William Brecdin.
= 3rd. gradc-Frank Barnes, Sarah
Cotfey, Sarah Chcwning, Dorothy
Erwin, Hattie Jayroc, Clarence Plow-
den, Maude Wells, Warrine Mcleod,
George Williams, Marshall Creecy,
Tom Mcleod, Cooper Dickson, Pierce
Cantcy.
4th. grade Harriet Plowden,
Frances McElveen, Wilmer Shope,
Lila May Allsbrook, Florence Davis,
Dock Bradham.
5th. grade-Annic Sue Bradham,
Cooper Belle Dickson, Vivian Katzoff.
Mary Edith Plowden.
9th. gradc-Hattic Alice Mahonev,
Frances Coskrey.
7th. gradc-Ruth Cothran, Ruth
Critchcr, Lillian Erwin, Rosa Geiger,
Audrey Young.
Sth. grade--Lousc Brown, Cora
Mae Rawlinson, Olin Burgess, Harold
Bagnal, Warren Clark.
9th gradc-Marjoric Creecy, Sara
McKelvey.
10th. gradc-Lily f. Sprott, Ger
trude Gee, Mildred Smith.
1lth. grade-Cecil Clark, William
Richardson, Lula Rigby.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
RED CROSS NEWS

The Red Cross Roll Call which is
now, in progress is officially scheduled
to close on Thanksgiving Day. How
ever, the canvassers may have omit
ed some people who desired to con-
tribute to this worthy cause, the local
Red Cross asks that such people bring
or send their contributions to Rev.
J. A. Easley, chairman, Mr.. II. A.
OtukeS, treasurer or Miss Ruth
Moore, county nurse.
Considering the hard times, it is
believed that the Roll Call has secured
a fair number of members for 1922
and we hope that enough money will
be raised so the Red Cross will be able
to continue on with it's work.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
MUSICAL At PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING

An affair that was greatly enjoyed
by all present was musical given
oy the members of the choir Of the
Presbyterian Church last Sunday
evening. On account of the bad
weather there were lots of the people
IN the county who could not be pre-
sent; however, the Church was crowd
ed. "A silver offering was taken for
winch to help pay off the balance due
on the pipe organ, the amount taken
up was fifty dollars. The program that
was carried out to a perfection fol
lows:
Solo--"Grande ChocuI' Spencer,
Miss Carolyn Plowdcn.
ChoruS-"Unfold We Portals"
Gounod, Choir Mcsdamcs S. O.
OBryan, II. Hagedorn, j. w. Wide
man, S. /. Harvm, w. c.. Davis,
George Hanks and Misses Rosa Ma
hatfey, Sue Sprott and VaIlyc Applet.
Solo-"Thc Good Shepherd" Van
dc Water, Mrs. j. w. Widcman.
Chorus-"Thc Lost Chord" Sui
hvan- -Warhurst, Choir.
Solo-"Thc Ninety and Nine" Ed
ward Campion, Miss Rosa Mahaffcy.
Holo-'Oiferto in A Flat, Read,
Miss Sue Sprott
r, oUto- Niofla, buHHle-Pcccla, Mrs.
II. Hagedorn.
Chorus-"I Waited for the Lord"
Mendc. Ssohn, Choir
=, Soio-"Evcn Song" johnson, Miss
Carolyn Plowdcn.
Chorus-"We are but Strangers
Here" Donizetti, Choir.
1T IS hoped that these. ladies will
give us another such treat in the near
future
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
County Teachers
Met SATURDAY.

The first meeting Of the Clarendon
County Teachers was held at Court
House Saturday, November 10th at
eleven o'clock. The meeting was
opened with devotional services con-
Quoted by Rev. j. a. Easley. This
being the first meeting of new school
year, the election of officers was next
in order. The following officers were
elected: President, Mr. d. M. Tur-
beville; Vice President, Mr.. c.. w.
Sprott; Secretary, Mrs. d. M. Wilson,
There were two very important sub
jccts discussed. The first, Red Cross
Roll Call was fully discussed by Rev.
J. A. Easley. The second topic, Local
Finances, discussed by Prof. A. II.
Helms and Supt. T.. j. Browne. Supt.
Browne also explained the new com
pulsory school law.
There being no further business
meeting adjourned to meet again
December 18th at eleven o'clock.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
HOad-up Near Trinity
Wednesday, Night

Last Wednesday night about seven
o'clock, Mr.. Copeland, bookkcepcr for
d.. w. Alderman 4 Sons Co., at AL
colu, while returning to Alcolu from
Manning, was heid-up in Trinity Bay
by four drunken negroes from Sum
ter The hold-up was only an at
tempt, as Mr.. Copeland got away
from the negroes without losing any
thing. When he reached Alcolu he
immediately got help and came back
to the place he was stopped at, but
the negroes, who were in an automo-
bile had gone, he traced them on to
Manning, and identified the bunch.
Ihey were placed in Jail, and since
then, they obtained bond, and are out
to meet trial at the March term of
court.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
COOPERATIVE MEETINGS
DRAWING GOOD CROWDS

on December the first. These moot
tngS VIII be held at Manning and New
Iion, and they are not for the p,lrnose
OF starting our campaign for the Co
operative Marketing of Tobacco. but
rather for the purpose Of winding if
up. The campaign is now on in the
county and new men are signing the
contract daily.
a number of the township chair
men and leading farmers are at work
IN ther territory; and as result to-
paGc0 growers are seeing the l:ght
ana becoming members of the asso-
c,atlon. 1t is to be hoped that every
elt0rt will be put forth between now
ana the flrst, in order that on that
gay we may report that Clarendon
county IS dong her part in this great
movement for a better system of
marketing tobacco.
AS mentioned above we arc indoed
fortunate in our speakers for Decnn,.
Der the first. On this date Dr. Clnr-
Gnce Poe, Editor of The Propressive
farmcr and one of the South's great
est agricultural leaders will sneak 10
. farmers Of the Salem section at
- Ilon school house. The farmers
o TINS section have already made
plans for big day Of it, and thew
nope TO have practically every farm
er IN their part of the county hear Dr.
roe. Every one is invited to come and
bring picnic dinner. In addition to
thiS 1t is expected that a number Of
paroecues will be prepared for the
day. ''o
Inc people of the other sections of
the county are no less fortunate in
Ghen speaker for the day. DR.. J. Y,
Joyner, Chairman of the Organiza-
tlon Committee Of the iris AS
SSociatlon, will speak in the Court
House at 11:O0 o'clock. Dr. Jovner
is prominent farmer and business
man of LAGRANGE, N. c., a former
state Superintendent of Education of
that State and one of the real lead
ers in North Carolina.
IL was at one time planned to have
a meeting at Summerton on the same
date, but after discussing the matter
with number of the leading farmers
ana business men of that section, it
was decided advisable to hold onlv
the two meetings. Few farmers OF
Ihat section grow tobacco and it is
hoped and believed that thew will nt-
tend the meeting in Manning.
:, 1t is seldom that we have the nr;v-
lleege Of hearing speakers of calibrc
or Drs. Poe and Joyncr, and I trust
that we will honor them with record
breaking crowds.
w. r. Grav. Countv Aro,,+
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
COTTON MEETING HELD
LAST FRIDAY SUCCESSFUL

The meeting in the Court Houso
Friday for the purpose of iaunchinr
Inc Cooperative Cotton Growers
Association movement in this countv
was most interesting one. and +
demonstrated that the spirit of co.
operation and business like marknt-
ing Is Imprcgnating our leading far
mers.
A small though apprcciativc an
dlcncc, listened to addresses of Mr., 7
+. Belser of Columbia and +. l.. Uar-
key, Marketing Agent, Of Clemson
College. These speakers explained
Workings OF the Cotton Growers Co
operative Association very clearly. A
number of the farmers also made
snort tail KS favoring the Associations.
ana SignlIicd their readiness to ioin
The following officers were elected .
+; i. Floyd Of Manning, County,
CHAIRMAN and w. r. Gray, Secretary
1t was decided to leave the matter of
appointing other committees up to the
chairman as it was too important y
matter to go into hurricdly.
=. Upon motion the following resolu-
ton was then unanimously adopted:
BE it Resolved: "That this BODY
composed of cotton growers Of Clar-
endon County in session November
18TH, 1921, having heard the Cotton
Growers co operative Association
Contract explained, do hereby heart
ny endorse said Association and
pledge our support" and further
that the secretary be and is hereby
instructed to have this resolution
published.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
Street Lights
Again Shining

At special meeting of Council held
Saturday afternoon it was decided to
appoint committee to confer with
the Manning Light and Ice Company
so as to get Il settlement of the dis
put existing between the Council and
the above company. After confer
ence the following plan was suggest
ed: That Council appoint a commit
tee OF three members, the light COM
pany three members, and these six
to select three disintercsted men. All
details will then be thrcshcd out. In
the meantime we arc enjoying the
street lights again.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
SENTENCE REFUSES
TO BACK NEGRO

Washington, Nov. 22.--Thc nomina-
ton Of Henry Lincoln Johnson, negro
Republican national committeeman
from GEORGIA. to be recorder of deeds
for the, District Of Columbia, was re-
jcctcd by the Senate late today.
Senator Watson. Democrat. GEORGIA
was understood to have led the fight
against the confirmation. He, it was
said, also laid before the committee
sworn statements Of incidents in the
nominees career which the Senator
declared warranted his rejection. The
nomination was taken up when it was
reported favorably from committee to
the Senate.
The nomination was opposed also
from the floor by Senator Uarris,
Democrat, Georgia, who declored that
the nomination was personally often
sive to both he and Senator Watson,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
ROOK PARTY

Mrs. j. G. Bradham entertained a
few friends at her home on last
Thursday afternoon in honor Of Mrs.
Hyde Of Charleston, who was the
guest OF Rev. and Mrs. j A. Easlcy.
kook was played at five tables,
after which salad course with coffee
was served: These playing were:
mcSdames j. K. Brecdin, Ingram,
Bradham, A. c. Bradham, H. r. Rem
pert, George Williams, r. ID. Clark,
a. l.; Luce, Joseph Dickson, j. ID.
Gerald w. i: Lesesne, Jr., w. M.
6rocklnton, f.. G. Thomas, J. A.
Easley, Hyde, X. r. Broadway, Misses
Una Johnson, Mildred Smith, Lucy
johnson and the hostess.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
HOLLY-MONEY-MAK ER

Mr.. Harvey Boncy Of Rose Hill,
North Carolina, is in Manning buying
holly to ship north. People all over
the county are bringing it in, and
receiving the cash. This is new in
dustry for this community and it
seems to be money maker. 1t is
believed now that Mr.. Boney will
sand dollars for this holiday green,
which is big help to our people.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
NElGHBORUOOD CIIR

On last Friday afternoon. Mrs. T..
L. wilkins was hostess Of the Rock
Club. Rook was played at three
tables. Those PLAYING were: Mes
DANES f, A. Richardson, f. c.
Thomas. J. c. Bradham f. l.. Wolfe,
Jas. Dickson, r. ID. Clark, w NJ.
Brockinton, S. Il. Vcnning, Alma
bradley. \. i. Broadway and Miss
Rosa Erwin. Delicious refreshments
with coffee were served thn guest.
and on leaving each was presented
with an individual box Of homemade
candies.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

Mr.; John S. Cuttino, former Mann
nmg boy, who now holds very high
Office with u. S. Postal Service was
IN Manning Saturday to hold Civil
Service examination. Mr. Cuttino is
now assistant chief mail clerk, locat-
ed at Charleston.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
Manning Young Lady
I'm Musical Circles

Miss Isabella Thomas, who is study
ing music at the New York School Of
Music and Arts is progressing rapid
ly IN her work. "The Musical
Courier" has the following: Isabella
Thomas followed, playing LISTS
Love DreaN" nocturne with real
Llsztian aui ority, including numer-
GUS artistic delicate touches, as she
is studying with one of the few Liszt
pupils; in this country, Prof. Rcis-
berg"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
PROMINENT MEN TO SPEAK
IN CLARENDON COUNTY

The campaign committee Of Il :,
Tri-Statc Tobacco Growers Associa-
ton has agreed to favor the people of
our County with two Of the very best
speakers available for our meetings
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
THANKSGIVING SERVICE

There will be a Thanksgiving SER
vice at the Manning Baptist Church
Thursday morning at II o'clock. All
those not planning to attend Worship
elsewhere are cordially invited to
join, with the Baptist congregation
in this service.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

The parties that have won turkey
since the last issue of the Times at
the New Idea Co.'S. sale are: Mrs. j.
A. Alsbrook, Manning; Ligc Kennedy,
Gable; Wallace Plowden, Manning =;
Florence Davis, Manning; Oliver Gail
lard, Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

Hon. Walter Hazard, a prominent
member of the Georgetown Bar and
T. st. Mart Sasportus, Esq, colorcd,
of the same Bar, were in Manning
last Monday arguing rule before
Judge Aldrich.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
Overturned Lantern
Igf1ifes Gasoline

Last Sunday morning about one
o'clock, while getting some gasoline
out of the warehouse of Iseman
Grocery Co., Mr.. King the bookkeeper
accidently dropped his lantern, at the
same time overturned five gallon
can of gasoline. When the gas and
fire met, there was something doing.
In a few seconds that end of the
warehouse was afirc. The fire depart
ment responded. and extinguished
the blaze with little damage.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

Mcssrs. Charlton DuRant, II. I.
Ellerbc, j. w. Widcman and S. Oliver
O'Bryan were in Sumter Monday on
legal business.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

The store Of Mr.. l.. S. Barwick at
PaXville, was broken into last Sunday
night, but something must have pre-
vented the thieves from carrying off
any booty, as Mr.. Barwick has been
unable to miss any Of his stock.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

Mr.. "A. Nachman of Darlington, re-
Gently returned from trip through
Europe, is in Manning on a visit to
his nephew, Mr.. A. Weinberg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

Mrs. Abe Weinberg Of Camden is
visiting the family of Mr.. A. Vein
berg.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23
LOCAL HAPPENINGS OF
TWENTY YEARS AGO
November 20, 1901

november ~, lJOl
Mrs. Abe Weinberg Of Camden is
visiting the family of Mr.. A. Vein
berg.
Mr.. "A. Nachman of Darlington, re-
Gently returned from a trip through
Europe, is in Manning on visit to
his nephew, Mr. A. Weinberg.
Hon. Walter Hazard, a prominent
member Of the Georgetown Bar and
T. st. Mart Sasportus, Esq, colorcd,
of the same Bar, were in Manning
last Monday arguing rule before
Judge Aldrich.
The store Of Mr.. l.. S. Barwick at
PaXvillc, was broken into last Sunday
night, but something must have pre-
any booty, as Mr.. Barwick has been
unable to miss any Of his stock.
Tomorrow evening at the residence
of Mr.. II. c. Owens, his daughter,
Miss Susan, will marry Mr.. r. A. Hair
Of Columbia. Mr.. Hair is conductor
on the Columbia city railway. Rev.
P. B. Wells will perform the cerc-
mony.
Hon. j. w. Ragsdale Of Florence, is
attending Court to appear before
Judge Aldrich with Hon. j. f. Rhame,
to make application for bail in the
case of Smith and Dennis, charged
with arson in Timmonsville.
The police Of Columbia arrested
Walter Wells, charged with the mur-
der of William Parker. This is the
case where two negro boys got into
a fight in the wilkins tobacco ware
house lot, and Wells cut Parker and
was permitted to escape.
Miss Laura Neel Williams, late
teacher Of Stenography in the Spar
tanburg Business College, will open
a school of Stenography at the resi-
dencc Of Mr. j. Furman Bradham, or
November 25th All parties con
templating a course in the study of
shorthand should consult Miss Will
liams at once, at the office Of Messrs.
Wilson and DuRant, so as to be pre-
pared to start with the class.
Last Sunday morning the home of
MIR. j. S. Plowden, farmer living in
the Fork section about five miles
north of Manning was totally destroy
ed by fire. The insurance on the
house and furaiture was very little,
| not covering as much as third of
] the loss.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-11-23

=. Tomorrow evening at the residence
of Mr.. II. c. Owens, his daughter,
Miss Susan, will marry Mr.. r. A. Hair
of Columbia. Mr.. Hair is conductor
on the Columbia city railway. Rev.
P. B. Wells will perform the cere-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-02
STATE AID FOR POULTRY
ASSOCIATIONS TO BE PAID

All poultry associations entitled to
state aid, says N, E. Chapman, :spe-
cialist Of the agricultural extension
service of the university, will he glad
to know that, there will be ample
funds to pay all appropriations for'the
show season of 1920-21. However, a
new appropriation bill must be passed
by the present lesislatlire if state aid.
is to be ;continued.jI!.' -, + 't'>:!r.
The Minnesota s tate Poultry
Breeders association has new legis-'
lative committee composed of C: O..
Johnson and Frank Cross. both of
Minneapolis, and William Kuhlmann
Of Winona, all prominent; poultry
men. Officers and members of every
poultry association in the state are
urged to cooperate with these COM
nittee men in obtaining an. adequate
amount Of state aid for poultry shows
of the next biennial period.
Some counties not on the state list
for aid are organizing with the inten-
ton of joining the rs already on the
list. One of the latest counties to or
ganize and report a list of officers is
LIE Sueur county. s: