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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
ELECT OF CITY STAND
4. AT BIER OF PROF. WEIGH
CIergymen Are Moved AS Lifelong
Friend Is Buried

Houston Post, IA.
Impressive funeraldservices for Z.
w. Welch, noted Texas educator, who
died suddenly Monday morning, were
held from the home, 2215 Caroline
street, Tuesday at 5 p. m.
Rev. William Hayne Leavell, life
long friend of the deceased, was IN
charge of the services, assisted by
Rev. William States Jacobs. DIR. Lea
veil delivered a fervent Grafton touch
ing on the life of his friend-his ma
nv good deeds-his unquestioned
chivalry and the loss sustained by the
community in his passing. Professor
Welch and DR.. Leayell practically
grew up together and none knew the
wonderful qualities ,, of Professor
Welch better than does DR.. Leavell.
At the conclusion of DR.. Leavelps
grafton, Rev. William States Jacobs
delivered profound prayer after
which the cortege moved on through
lines of NOTWITHSTANDING with
heads bowed.
Intermen was in Glenwood ceme-
terry. A brief service preceded the
final lowering of the casket into Its
last resting place.
Many floral offerings were received
by the family of the late educator
these being banked around the bier
The pallbearers were, H. A. Engle'
hardt, ]. G. Leavell, David Hannah
H. ]. McClung, B. W. Armstrong ano
Harry Hildenbrand.
{ Wahl Stabe Undertaking company
were in charge of all funeral arrange
ments.
! Professor Welch had been in poor
health for several years being forced
to relinquish active work three years
ago. His death, while sudden, was
not wholly unexpected. Nevertheless:
Professor Welch had shown marked
improvement during the last few
weeks. Sunday at p. m. he took a
turn for the worse. Fighting for his
: life Sunday night was too much fo1
the aged professor and the end came
about 48 hours after he was stricken
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

| bic task.
| So, it would be futile to attempt
to measure the worth to Houston OF
such man as Professor G. W. Welch
who passed away at his ome Monday
morning, after more an quarter
of century devoted to teaching OF
young people of this city in select
school of his own founding, and con-
Quoted according to his own lofty
ideals of education.
! Perhaps, the best tribute that could
be paid to him is to point to the lives
of the scores of good and useful citi-
zens he taught and helped to shape in
their formative periods. In them may
be read more eloquent eulogy than
can be expressed in words. In them
are the fruits of his distinguished,
though unostentatious, service most
apparent.
A South Carolinian by birth and
breeding, a teacher in one of the
higher institutions of learning in that
state while he was yet young man,
Professor Welch came to Houston
more than twenty-five years ago and
Immediately became constructive
influence in this city. For time he
was a teacher in the Houston high
school, later establishing the private
academy he conducted for so many
years.
A refined cultured Christian gen
tleman of the South, he transplanted
to Texas the ideals of culture and
character which have helped to put
this state in the forefront of Chris
tian civilization during the past gen.
Grafton.
AS teacher, he was remarkably
efficient. He taught both by precept
and example. His influence permeat-
ed those about him, because of his
qualities as a man. His pupils not
only honored him as scholar and in
structor, but loved and respected him
for his kindly spirit, his generous ma
ture, and his exemplay character.
The passing of Professor Welch
brings a sense of deep personal grief
to a great company who sat at his
feet in other days, and the citizenry
generally feels the loss of a useful
and noble member of the community.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
Tuesday, June 20, 1922.

Hon. J. E. Swearingen has with
drawn from the race for governor
and entered the race for reelection
as state superintendent of education,
a a'position he has held for the past
fourteen years, and position which
he fills with marked ability and dis
elimination. We have no doubt in
the world that he is by long and far
the best Informed man, or woman
either. for that matter, on the school
situation in South Carolina, and he is
familiar with the problems that are
pressing for solution at this time, and
we felt from the beginning that 1t
was unfortunate that he had decided
to enter the race for governor. Ana,
as we have heretofore remarked, the
position of state superintendent OF
education is by far the most lmpor-
tant Office in the state at this time,
and it takes a whole lot bigger man
TO fill it than is necessary in the gov
ernor's Office, that is to fill 1t as 1t
sbould be. and as the problems that
confront US now, demand that it shall
he filed. if we are to keep our for
ward step.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
Still More Marriages

Fo- the past couple weeks or SO we
have been busy trying to keep up
with weddings, and it has been q
hard, although pleasant job. The
rush has been great. You have read
the lists as published, seeing how they
have crowded each other. The mar
ket is getting easier now, although
there is still some fiuctuation. Among
y the latest additions to the company
of ,newly-weds are two young men
of Newberry who, while not marry
ing in this city, yet wanted to keep
their home place in the bright lime
light while the brilliant illumination
was flooding the matrimonial horizon
with the golden glow. Here are the
latest:
Miss Ayre Blanche Cumalander of
Chaplin and Mr.. Irvine Bulloch Leslie
were married at the Lutheran par
sonage at Chaplin, by the Rev. Mr..
Senter, on Saturday, afternoon at
AIS o'clock. The bride and groom
left for Columbia. They returned
Monday and will be at home to their
friends at the residence of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. 81.
Leslie.
Miss Eva Mae Wolling of st. Mat
thews and Mr.. Julian w! White were
married at the home of Mrs. Tut in
Abbeville by the Rev. C. E. Peele on
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, only
few friends being present. Mr.. and
Mrs. White left for a short bridal
trip.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

After Monday no more school
claims will be approved until after
the first of July even if there should
be money to pay them. My books
must correspond with the books of
the county treasurer and we have
adopted this date for the last ap-
proval so that there may not be any
claims outstanding approved and not
paid by the treasurer. In some of the
districts I do not known whether we
can pay any more or not until the
treasurer can tell how much tax has
been paid. The truth is l do not
know how much tax has been paid in
any district and therefore can not tell
how the finances of any district
stand. It will take some time for the
treasurer to. make out his executions
and know how much to credit to the
district. Until this is done it will be
impossible for me to do more than
estimate the income of any district.
1t is mighty bad but it is no fault of
the treasurer or the superintendent
of education. My books must close
on June 80.
r II
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
PROF. c. w. WEIGH, TEXAS
i EDUCATOR, DIES SUDDENLY
Health Had Improved and His Death
Was Unexpected

Houston Post, 13.
Prof. C. W. Welch died at his home
2215 Caroline street, this city, at
1890 a. m. Monday.
He had been in poor health for the
last four years and gave up active
work three years ago. His death was
not expected, for in recent weeks ne
had greatly improved, and ne was be-
ginning to hope that he would regain
his health. On Sunday afternoon
about 5 o'clock he was taken critical
ly i'll.
Professor Welch was born in New
berry district, South Carolina, July
20, 1858. He was educated at New
berry college, and was married to
Miss Julia Blake Hunter of Newber-
ry on April 2, 1886. Besides his wild
ow he leaves three daughters, Misses
Louise and Alice Welch and Mrs.
James S. Clarke. All his family, his
son-in-law, J. S. Clarke, and his cou-
sin, R. A. Welch, were with him when
he died.
Professor Welch had been associat-
ed with the educational life of Hous-
ton for many years. In 1896 he re-
turned here and established the
Welch academy, which he conducted
until the condition of his health COM
PEELED him to relinquish it three years
ago.
Many of the men and women who
are now in active service here in both
the professional and business world
were given their educational equip
ment or prepared for college by him.
His whole life was given to teaching
He served as professor in his own col
lege at Newberry and at Clemson col
lege, the Agricultural and Mechanical
school of South Carolina, before es-
tablishing his own academy in Hous-
ton. Professor Welch was remark
able teacher and was able to evoke
all the power of his students.
At the time of his death he was an
elder of the First Presbyterian
church, of which he had been MEM
Der for more than a quarter of CEN
tury. The funeral services will be
conducted by Dr. VIM. Hayne Lea
veil, his lifelong friend and former
pastor, at his late residence, 2215
Caroline street, Tuesday afternoon at
5 o'clock.
b DR.. William States. Jacobs will as
sist with the service =
Pallbeares will beanDr. H. A. En-
glehardt, J. G. LeaVell, David Han
nah, H. T. McClung, Baker W. Arm
strong, and Harry Hildenbrand.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
AMONG THE SCHOOLS

O. q @ % o o o @ @ @ @ % O @ @ @
will be out of town from Tuesday
afternoon until Saturday morning. l
am planning at this writing to attend
the State Press association at Myrtle
Beach and It meets on Wednesday
morning and l will leave on Friday
in time to be home by Saturday
morning. l am making this state
ment here so that if there should 'oe
any one desiring to have business
with the county superintendent of ed
ucationl he may govern himself ac-
cordingly. 1t is true l am out of the
Office at the court house a good deal
when l am in the county, but when
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
PROF. CHRIS w. WEIGH

The Herald and News OF last Iues-
dav carried a brief announcement OF
the death of Prof. Welch. We are
printing today fuller details OF ms
illness and death and also an editor
ial tribute from the Houston Post.
The passing of Prof. Welch re-
moves one of the older boys OF New
berry college who were here during
the struggling days of the college ana
sewers friendship made and cement
ed during the days of our college me-
and such friendships are always true
and lasting, even though the duties
of life lead US in different directions
and in fields of labor far apart.
Chris Welch was hightoned honor
able boy in college and retained these
high ideals all through his life. he
exemuplifed that Southern chlvalry
which goes to make the fine old Sou
thern gentleman, and there never has
been and never will be again a higher
tyne of man. We had seen but little
of him for twenty years or more, but
when he was here two years ago ne
was the same Chris Welch Of the 9th
er DAYS, though broken in health. He
graduated with the first honor of his
class, and it was a remarkably
strong class, as the record of the men
who composed it will testify.
And lust here we can not restrain
p little reminiscence. There were
only seven in the class, and 1t was
considered very large class in those
davs. and it was the largest class
graduated from the college to that
time. All of them made good, and
the longevity of the class IS good
record. Up to year ago there had
been only one death among the sew
en-. and that occurred only a few
wears after graduation. For forty
three years the class had been :pared
to do life's battles, and right well did
they perform their duties. There was
]. Eusebius Beley, young Luther
an minister of great promise, who
first studied medicine and practiced
for a year, who was the first to pass
some thirty-fve years ago, while
serving as pastor of charge down in
Lexington county. Their there were
the two Daniel boys, w. w. and j.
W., both eminent and great preach
ers in the Methodist church. w. w.
died only about year ago, and was
for many years the most able presi-
dent of the Columbia college. Wal
ter is ranked, and properly so, al:
among the great preachers of the
Methodist church, and he is also an
author of books of no mean merit.
Col. John F. Hobbs, publisher and
editor of New York, has made sue
cess. There was S. o. Hammer who
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

wax-like blossoms, being covered with
a cloth of cluny lace, in the center
of which was reflector holding
cut glass vase of oleanders, sur
rounded by oleander blossoms and
ferns. Encircling the centerpiece
were four large crystal candelabra
tied with bows of white tulle. Over
hanging the center of the table and
suspended from the high chandelier
were ribbons of white tulle tied at
was large tulle bow. Crystal
candelabra and vases of white sweet
peas and oleanders adorned the side
board. buffet and serving table, while
a row of candles and graceful smilax
decorated the mantel. Assisting in
the dining room were Miss Minnie
Gist, Mrs. F. z. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson
G. Brown and Mrs. W. F. Ewart, and
a course of delicious block cream and
cake was served by Misses Helen
Purcell, Margaret Kinard, Ella Bow
man and Elizabeth Freed. AS the
guests left the dining room a daisy
was pinned on each by little Misses
Martha Vance Ellison, Dell McFaii
and Ollie Burns.
The flowers used in the present
room were daisies, hydrangeas and
fern, and here were displayed the
large number of beautiful and ex-
tremely handsome gifts of silver,
cut glass, china, bric-ajbrac and elec-
trical gifts received by this popular
couple. Mrs. ]. N. Mclaughlin, Mrs.
/. H. Hunt and Mrs. T. E Keitt assist
ed in this room
On the veranda from q bower OF
smilax and sweet peas, refreshing
punch was dispensed throughout the
evening by Miss Annie Bynum and
Miss Fannie Mclaughlin.
Later in the evening the bride
changed her wedding gown to be-
coming and very chic going-away suit
"a Jenny model cape suit Of blue
poiret twill, hand-embroidered, with
matching accessories. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hart left by auto for Columbia where
they took the through train for points
! in Florida. And after the halcyon
days of the honeymoon. are spent
Newberry will continue to claim this
beloved girl as Mr.: and Mrs. Hart
will make their home here.
Mrs. Hart is loved and admired by
host of friends who have. known her
from, childhood. Since her college
days at Converse she has enjoyed 3
large measure of popularity in New
berry society and since the announce
ment of her approaching marriage
many beautiful parties have, been
given in her honor. - ,.
=. Mr.. Hart is the SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. James E. Hart of Edgefeld,, who
are among the most honored Of that
historic towns and county's old fam
lilies. He is highly esteemed and
well-liked young business man and
has many friends who wish for him
and his charming bride the gift of
unalloyed happiness. ,4.,..,,,,l : s,
Among the out-of-town guests at
the wedding were: Mrs. James E.
Hart, Sr., mother of the groom, Mr..
and Mrs. Gerald LaGrone, Miss Pearl
Padgett, Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman,
Mrs. Percy M. 'Feltham, Miss Flor
! enee Minis, Mr.. ]. L. Minis, Mr.. John
Minis, Mr.. James E. Hart, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. James o. Sheppard, of
Edgeaeld: Miss Anabel Saunders of
Miami, Fla; Mrs, T. c. Bates of Or
angeburg; Miss Mary FAINT Herndon
Of York; Mr.. and Mrs. James Tomp-
kins and Mr.. Frank Bland Of John
ston.
H. C. W.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

Idleness is no sign of wealth; it is
no sign of Prosperity. 1t lis sign OF
laziness, a sign of weakness, sign
of ne'er-d well.-Greenwoo Index
Journal. 81 would rather be good
toad" according to Shakespeare, and
feed upon the musty vapors of dun
geon. than to be a loafer forever.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
MARRIAGE OF MISS WALLACE
AND Mr.. r. D. RUTLEDGE

A marriage marked by charming
simplicity was that Of Miss Mary
Elizabeth Wallace, only daughter of
Mrs. Minnie L. Wallace, and Mr..
Robert de La Rutledge of Florence
which occurred Wednesday, the four
teenth OF June, at high noon, at the
home of the brides mother ir Boun-
dary street.
Bowls of beautiful hydrangeas and
shasta daisies adorned the living
room where the ceremony was per-
formed. Before an improvised altar
fashioned of daisies and centered
with stately white lilies, the marriage
vows were taken in the presence of
members of the two families and only
a few. friends, the Rev. Z. V. Babb
of the First Baptist church oificiat-
ing. The impressive ring ceremony
was used, the wedding ring, as well
as the ring symbolizing the sacred
period of betrothal, having been worn
by the groom's mother.
The bride was attired in very
smart and becoming suit of gray
poiret twill with which was worn a
blouse of blue crepe rep and match
ing accessories. Her flowers were a
corsage of white sweetpeas and rose
bud and her only ornament was an
antique coral brooch, a gift Of the
groom and an heirloom in his family.
After the wedding the guests were
invited into the dining room which
was made very attractive with vari-
colored sweetpeas. The brides table
was especially pretty with its Bat
tenburg cover and centered with a
crystal basket of sweetpeas, the ham
die being tied with fluffy tulle bow.
A tempting salad course and refresh
ing punch were served by Mrs. G. w.
Kimball, Miss Matte Coleman, Miss
Mamie Annie Kinard and little Miss
Pauline Clary.
The wedding gifts consisted OF a
variety of silver, cut glass and other
things and were especially handsome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rutledge left by au-
tomobile for a trip to the mountains
of North Carolina, after which they
will be at home at 2O9 South Colt
street, Florence.
The bride, as Miss Mary Wallace
is one of Newberry's loveliest young
wome nand has won many 1rlenos
both here and elsewhere by her
sweetness and charm of personality
She is a graduate of Winthrop col
lege and for the past three years has
been very efficient teacher IN the
Newberry city schools.
The groom is a member OF one OF
South Cardinals oldest and mos'
nrominent families, being dlrec'
descendant of Edward Rutledge, sign
err of the declaration of independence
and of John Rutledge, president OF
the republic of South Carolina. ne
is the son of the late DR.. Brooks Rut'
ledge of Florence, prominent Soutf
Carolina business man. Mr.. RutleogS
is graduate of Furman university
He was lieutenant in the World wal
and is now principal of the Motto
Business college in Florence.
The guests from out Of town at the
wedding were: Mrs. Brooks Rutledge
of Darlington, Clarence Wallace OF
Columbia, Miss Mamie Annie klnaro
of Ninety Six, and Miss Matte Cole
man of Columbia.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20
Passing Of Prof. c. w. Welch

Editorial Houston Post, IA.
Among those who give their lives
in service to others, the teacher takes
high rank. To compute the value in
material terms of the benefaction
of one who devotes a lifetime to the
education of youth were an impossl-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

Keep your eye on Geo. K, Laney IN
this race for governor. The Herald
and News is not in politics this year.
hut we Just give you that hint if you
desire to keep up with the trend as
the campaign develops.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

ever this happens l am in the county
or somewhere on business for the
schools. l do not stay in the office
when l have work to do outside. l
have not taken but two days since
l took charge If the office in Sep
tember, 1920, and those two days
were on the trip to Winston-Salem a
short time ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

Man applied for marriage license
Judge Ewart asked him how old was
girl. Man said: "Boss, it make no
different bout dat; dis is 'mergen-
cy license"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

Croatia has chosen Reditch presi-
dent. His term should be seven
years.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

Doyle says folks are straight in the
next world. Sure, but not strait.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

Jr., as DeSI .ildli, eAio JoAAA~o S~
at the altar. The impressive ring
ceremony was performed ny the
brides pastor, the Rev. E. D. Kerr,
D. D., and the bride and groom led
the procession from the church in
reverse order, the brides attendants
and groomsmen forming couples, as
the triumphant notes of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march were sounded.
After the wedding a beautiful re-
ception was held at the home of the
brides parents, 1926 Boundary
street. The handsome Keitt home
was thrown wide and the guests were
greeted with that cordial hospitality
for which this home is noted.
In the reception hall, daisies, ferns
and lighted candles gave pretty ef-
feet, and here the guests were greet
ed by Mrs. J. Y. McFall, Mrs. w. H.
Hunt and Mrs. C. T. Sondley The
guests were invited to register in the
brides book in charge of Miss Eliz-
abeth Dominick and were then ush-
cred into the reception room where
the bridal party received This room
was artistically adorned with shasta
daisies and Southern smilax.
The dining room decorations were
of oleanders and ferns and the
brides table was a symphony IN
cleaning crystal, cluny lace and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-06-20

cts hard to do, l reckon-with the
mist around your eyes,
And not a star a-shinin' in the mid
night of the skies!
But-think! The light is somewhere,
on the hills of life"
My sympathies go out to the wife
who has trod the pathway with him
all the years, through the hard times
and the good times, and to the chill
dren, out you have been blessed be-
yond that of many families in that
there has been no vacant char
around the hearthstone all the many
days of the journey.
II A
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-22
WILD WAVES ARE
COMING TO ELKS
SATURDAY NIGHT

What are the wild waves say
ing?"
Likely as not, brothers, they're
whispering among themselves that
something big in the way of wild
ness is scheduled for Saturday
night at the Elks' club, and that it
wouldn't be a bad idea for all to
attend and learn what wild really
is.
They'll surely be welcomed. The
more, the merrier, is the way the
Rock Island Fans association,
which is sponsoring the wild night,
program for the benefit of the clubs
treasury, feels about it. Special in
vitations have been directed to the
wild waves of Moline and Davenport
to come on and enjoy the jungle
stuff with Islander boosters. There
will be no admission charge.
We tried to induce Director Frank
into exposing some of the
secrets in advance but he couldn't
be induced. You just tell every
body that there have been wild
nights, and then more wild nights,
but this wild night is going to be
wilder than the widest night that
the wild fellows OF the tri-cities
have ever had a chance to attend,
he whispered. There will be
eats and-well, everything"
And Frank whistled. o. boy! How
long till Saturday Night?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-22
IOWA STATE NOT
OPTIMISTIC OVER
TRACK PROSPECTS

Ames, Iowa. Feb. 22-C. W. May
ser, athletic director of Iowa State
college is not anticipating a sue
cessful track team this spring.
No men of any athletic promise
are available this year, he says.
Ames, however, has three good
distance men, but the team will be
weak in all other track and field
events
Among the men counted upon by
Director Mayser this year are Otis
Higgins. Art VOTERS, Frevert, L.
r. Rathburn, all distance men.
This years indoor schedule calls
for participation in the Kansas City
Athletic club Feb. 25; Illinois re-
lays, March 4; Triangular meet with
Drake and Grinnell, March IS, and
the Missouri Valley conference in
door meet March %.
The outdoor schedule follows:
April. 29-Penn or Drake relays.
May 6-Dual meet at Minnesota.
May 13-Dual meet at Nebraska.
May 20-State meet at Des
May 25-Missouri Valley confer
ence meet at Kansas City.
June Western conference meet
at Iowa City.