The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-03
NEWS OF WHITMIRE, THE
TOWN THAT DOES THINGS

community and cue down ore of our
most worthy citizens, Mr.. Charley
Mize. He had been sick for month
and suffered acutely from a compli-
cation of diseases. Mr.. Mize, was q
splendid citizen and very popular,
lova5le and loved by all who knew
him. In earth's pilgrimage, he had
passed the mile post Of usefulness.
being IS years old when he died. He
was born and reared IL Union coun-
ty where he lived all his life, save the
last ten years which were spent IN
Whitmire. Here. as elsewhere, ne
was lovable and much loved man,
not having an enemy in the wide
world. Kind and cheerful, ne radiat-
ed sunshine and good cheer to all
about him. For so years ne and his
splendid wife had walked life's high
way, hand in hand, as one flesh with
but a single thought, and at GODS
appointed time, dropped into the
grave, as ripe fruit from the, tree. In
early manhood he united with the
Baptist church and during long and
useful life lived up to his Christian
vows. The burial took place here last
Saturday afternoon and was witness
ed by hundreds Of friends who deep
ly sympathized with those most be-
reaved. His was heart Of gold and
his presence a benediction. ''Take
him all in all, we shall not see his
like again." He is survived by mis-
widow and g. children. The sons
are John, VIII, Eugene, the last Of
whom was wounded and gased in the
late war so he has not fully recover
ed. The daughters are Mrs. John
Baily of Chester, Mrs. Joe West Of
Whitmire, and Mrs. Lula Thacston
of Spartanburg. The funeral sermon
by Rev. K. D. Smith was most appro-
pirate and pathetic. Rev. S. j. Simp-
son assisted in the last, sad rites.
Joseph, the bright little son Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. j. Acthison, had his foot
nearly amputated day ioefore yester-
day by the auger or spiral machine
at the cotton gin used for moving the
seed. Drs. Bracket and Thomas
dressed the lacerated limb and think
by careful attention the foot can be
saved. It's really a miracle how
red olooded boy lives to get grown.
Yet another miracle, which is, how
the occupants Of an overturned car
near here Sunday escaped with their
lives. Mrs. Max Munroe Of Spartan
burg and Miss Catherine Moore, aged
IA. of Greenville, o. their way home
passed here late Saturday afternoon
and had their car to turn turtle near
the river. They were both caught un-
der the automobile and it is said
would have been crushed to death but
for the assistance OF some negroes
who saw the accident. The injured
ladies' remained here under medical
care till Sunday night, when by US
ing mattresses, pillows, etc, they
were carried away. The young lady
is not seriously hurt, but the extent
of Mrs. Munroe's injuries were not
definitely ascertained. The ladies
made the natural mistake of travelling
the new road just that day conlplet-
ed and acceped by the county, there
being no notice or warning to the ef-
feet that a, the end of the road to
the beginning of the bridge over En-
oree river there was fall OF Is o1
20 feet. This was not seen till too
late TO stop and over this precipice
the car tumbled. We already hear OF
suit for heavy damages.
The lumber company heretofore
alluded to have decided 20 locate
planning mills here and run them by
electric power, from our mill. This
will greatly benefit our town and
surrounding country. Then if ali
signs do not fail we, are to have
bleachery here. Textile men from
the North have been to "view the
landscape DER" and say sight on the
river is all that could be desired.
Most appropriately, Mr, Editor, VOC
describe Whitnlire as town that
does things.