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The Bamberg Herald. Thursday, October 5, 1899. Personal Mention. ?Mr# Aaron Rice spent Sunday at St. George. ?Rev. E. P. Hudson was in town yesterday. ?Mr. Henry Copeland has returned to Citadel. ?J i"). R. Bellingei, Esq., spent yesteru -i Barnwell. ?Mr. C. R. Clayton, of Ehrhardt, was in town yesterday. ?Mrs. H. F. Rice visited relatives in the country this week. ?H. F. Rice, Esq., spent Tuesday in Denmark on legal business. ?Mr. D. H. Marchant, of Orangeburg, spent yesterday in the city. ?B. W. Miley, Esq., made a business trip to St. George this week. ?Mr. and Mrs. Jones Williams, of Elmers, visited relatives in town this week. ?Dr. 0. D. Faust returned last week from Flovilla Ga., and will again make Bamberg his home. ?Miss Lillier Stevens, after a week's illness, returned to her post of duty in the graded school Monday morning. ?Messrs. C. F. Caldwell, of Carters, I. W. Rentz, J. D. Platts, and J. D. Padgett, of Ehrhardt, were in the city Tuesday. ?Mr. Angus Carter, who has been principal of the Govan School for several years, left last Tuesday to enter the Atlanta Dental College. ?Miss Pet Stephens, teacher of the fifth and sixth grades in the graded school, entered upon her work Monday morning. Miss Bertha Felder had charge of Miss Stephen's work during the latter's illness. ?Mr. Edgar L. Price left to-day for Charlotte, N. C., where he goes to take a position with the Bell Telephone Co. His many friends hate to see him leave the town where he was born and raised, but hope that he will meet with even,- success in his new home. Good luck to you, Edgar, Any one desirous of employing an experienced book-keeper or salesman, will apply at this office. The Orangeburg Baptist Association will meet with the Norway Baptist church on Thursday before the\liird Sunday in this month. Will pay 17 cents per bushel for cotton seed until further noticed?30 pounds to bushel?or take in exchange for cotton seed meal at rate of $19.50 per ton. s Hayelock Eaves. We are sending out more bills for subscription this week. If you get a notice, coire in and get square at once. Don't let us have to dun you two or three times. Come and pay while you have the money. The Bamberg dispensary makes the aoi& ctatompnt rvf hnsiness done for XVIivnmg ? the month of September: Gross sales, $1,823.25; invoice price, $1,467.59; profit, $355.65; ezpenses, $107.86; net profit, $247.79. "Wanted?Twenty or twenty-five hands to cut cross ties. Jones Williams, Ulmers. S. C. The work on Mr. D, J. Delk's new wagon factory is going forward rapidly, and the building will soon be ready for occupancy, when Bamberg will have another well equipped and up-to-date vehicle factory, A nice cooking stove with ware for $8.50 at Brooker's. Higher priced ones if you want 'em. Some of our subscribers have been very prompt in paying their indehtness to the paper, and their promptness has been a great help. "VQll not the others who have failed to ao so, soon come forward without further delay. Have your measure taken at Byrd's for 1 a tailor-made suit. Nice line of samples, and Moye CAN FIT YOU. The many friends of Mr. L. L. Rice, of Denmark, were very glad to see him in town Monday. He is still on crutches, but it is earnestly hoped that he will soon be strong and well again. This was his first trip to town since his accident of several months ago. 10 and 12-piece chamber sets from $2.50 to $12.50, Lovely goods. Don't fail to see them. At Brooker's. Jones Bros, will have a car load of fine stock this week, the first load of the season, Mr. W.P.Jones is now in the market purchasing them, and they will arrive the latter part of the week. If you want a fine horse or mule, it will pay you to see this load. P. S. The stock arrived last night. Call and see them. If you want your money's worth, go to Byrd's. No shoddy stuff sold to any one." We are glad to know that our readers are patronizing our advertisers and that they tell the merchants they saw the ad. in The Herald. Keep this up, friends. When you go to purchase goods, remember always to mention The Herald. It helps us and you, too. Library lamps from $2.75 to $8.50 at HP" Brooker's. Fverybody invited to see the stock while it is complete. No trouble to show them. The suit for damages against Orange" _ i -1. i burg county, on account 01 me lyncuing of a negro named Laurence Brown, was tried again at the session of court held in Orangeburg last week, and a verdict rendered in favor of the county. This is the first suit of this kind in the State. A full line of notions, and as cheap at Byrd's as anywhere. Governor McSweeney has commuted fthe sentence of R. S. Stansell of Barn, well county, who was sentenced, in 1894, to the penitentiary for ten years for forgery. The solicitor and others recommended that the sentence be commuted, and the governor made it five years, thereby restoring him to citizenship. Fanners see Breoker for cane mills bcfore buying. The friends of Mr. "W. TV. Stewart were glad to see him in town on a visit of several days this week. Mr. Stewart will assume charge of the Elloree Graded School on Monday next and we feel assured the good people of that place will find him the right man for the position. TVe bespeak for him success in his new J field.?Dorchester Democrat. J Wanted.?To buy calves and yearlings. WTill pay good price for same. Otis Brabham. The melon growers' association, which was advertised to meet in the court house last Monday, held no meeting as there was not a quorum present. We have de. voted some space to this matter, endeayA.nr.rr tn induce the melon growers to or l/UU^ w ganizefor their protection," but they seem somewhat indifferent. Without otganition they need not expect any concessions in the matter of freight rates next season. Go to J. A. Byrd's for stylish dress goods. J. A. Nimmons, our enterprising barber. has had the floor of his shop covered with nice linoleum, which greatly improves its appearance* He now has as nice a shop as there is in the State, even surpassing many of the shops in the large cities, his place being equiped with three handsome chairs, a handsome oak drerssing case with three large plate glass mirrors, and everything else new and of the best quality. Beautiful line of porcelain and china dinner sets at Brooker's. Prices low. Mrs Clara Warren, the only sister of Messrs. W. A. and W. T. Kiley, of this place, died at her ho.i.e in Brunson, Hampton county, last Sunday night, after an exiended bin ss of consumption. The primary cause o 1 her death, how ever, was heart failure, ami her sudden taking off was a great shock to the family. Mrs. Warren was about forty-five years of age. The interment took place at the family busying giound at Cade's church Monday'afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. A. J. Cauthen, Jr. t Dr. D. W. Barton is having his residence neatly repainted. A child can buy goods at J. A. Byrd's as cheap as grown folks. Last Monday was salesday, but there wore no public sales by any of the county officials. Rain, rain, to-day. TV ell we've had pretty weather a long time, and ought not to complain now. Blue grass belle vinegar at Huggins's. The merchant who never advertises is either without enterprise or bargains? most frequently both. Wanted?From one thousand to five thousand feet of dry ash lumber. D. J. Delk. Mr. J. B. Cureton, of Liberty Hill, S. C., was married at Midway yesterday morning, by Rev. T. G. O'Dell, to Miss Mattie Baxley. Smoked pork sausage in oil at Huggins's, ten cents pound. Farmers should begin to prepare their lanrt fnr small a-rain. Sow wheat and oats this faH. Don't depend entirely on cotton next year. I have arranged to advance #25 to $32 per bale cotton, subject to rise and fall. L. F. Bamberg. Remember the book store when you want paper bags, wrapping paper, or twine. We have a full stock and the prices are right. Come in and save money. Eight nice salt fish at Huggins's for ten cents. The annual meeting of the South Caroling Conference of the M. E. Church, South, will be held in our sister city, Orangeburg, in December. We feel sure the good people of that town will handsomely entertain the preachers, delegates, and visitors. Cotton Seed.?14c to 18c a bushel at once. L. F. Bambero. Rev. W, E. Johnson left last Tuesday morning to attend the meeting of the Aiken Baptist Association, which meets near Aiken this week. He will either return in time to preach on Sunday, or send some ministei from the Association to preach for him. Beautiful line decorated parlor lamps, from $1 to $6.50, at Brooker's. Our subscribers are continuing to delight our heart by coming in with the cash, but not near all have made themselves square on our books, and those who have not done so, are cordially invited to do so as early as possible. We never get too busy to write receipts. Bargains at Byrd's in clothing, shoes, and hats. Last Monday afternoon Mr. D.J. Delk's oldest son, Robert, was hurt by a horse running away with him. He was driving the horse to an empty wagon, and as the horse jumped off, he was thrown out and run over by the wagon, the wheels passing over his head. He has an ugly bruise on the side of his face but his injuries are not serious. The horse was stopped by a colored man before he had gone very far, and no damage was done to horse or wagon, Large line lamps, 25c. up, at Brooker's. "We understand that the friends of G. W. M. "Williams have been over in Georgia and paid the amount of the fine imposed by the Georgia court for cheating and ?,windling, and that Williams has returned to South Carolina, making his headquarters around Blackville and Denmark. The requisition papers were returned a few weeks ago by Sheriff Hunter to the Sheriff of Screven county, Ga., upon the request of Williams's surety, Mr. Waters. We are informed also that Mr. Williams is again practicing law, but we have not heard of his yet practicing in the court of any magistrate. It will soon be time for sausage and pudding. Cotton still holds its own, with an upward tendency. The weather for the past ten days has been unseasonably cola. The Indianfield camp meeting was held last week, and several from this section attended. September was a fine month for gathering cotton, and reports from all over the county say there is not much more in the fields. Gov. McSweeney has refused to pardon Pons, but on account of his bad health, has ordered that he be transferred trom jail to the county chain gang. Mrs. Orrie Rentz, wife of Mr. D. P. Rentz, of Hartzog, and daughter of Mr. D. O. Steedly, died last Monday, and was buried at Hunter's Chapel, Tuesday. If the cotton farmers all over the South act with wisdom they can keep up the price of cotton to the present figures next year. The way to do it is to plant a good provision crop first and cotton second. The large stand at Boiling Springs was burned one night last week, but the regular annual camp meeting is being held as usual this week. The services commenced yesterday, and will continue until next Monday morning. The fire was the work of incendiaries. The free rural delivery in this county seems to be pretty much of a humbug. We have had numbers of complaints from our subscribers in reference to it. Important mail routes have been abolished to give way to the free delivery, and the people say they received better sendee trom the star routes. We have had several complaints recently from subscribers at several post offices in the county as to not receiving their papers. The paper is mailed regularly even* week, and -we use every effort to prevent mistakes. It is plain .that some postmasters are not attending to their duties for some subscribers have told us of not getting their paper for several weeks and then get them all at once. Subscribers who fail to get their paper regularly each week will confer a favor by notifying us. We hope we shall not have to complain of the postmasters again. Chnrch Notice. The hour for Sunday School at the Methodist church has been changed, and the exercises of the school hereafter will begin at 4 p. m. It is hoped that this hour will suit all concerned, and that there will be a full attendance of both teachers and pupils. About Small Feet aiid Footwear. They are not only a pride to the owner, but very often they are money savers. I have the most complete line of ladies' tailor made shoes in small sizes, from $125 UP- J- D. Karesh. Church Conference. After preaching at the Methodist church 011 next Sunday morning, there will be a Church Conference, at which important business will be attended to. Those who are expected to make reports are requested to have them ready. T. C. O'Dhli., Pastor. A Fine Trip. Col J110. F. Folk returned last Monday from his trip to New York, where he went-as a member of Gov. McSweeney's staff, to participate in the Dewey celebration. He speaks j in high terms of the reception ae| corded the South Carolina contin; geiit by the New York people. Without A Doubt | I have the best ladies' capes in cloth ! and plush for ^i.oo, $1.25, $1.50, ?1.75, j 52.25, 52.50. and <3.00 in town. For i your interest, pay me a visit before purchasing one. J. L. Karesh. The Cotton Market. I . * Cotton is selling from 6$ to 7 ; cents in Bamberg, su:d the receipts ? f the week is something over 1,000 | bales. Old Homestead Burned. In the rush lust week we omitted mentioning the fact that the dwell-' ing house <>n Capt. J. B. Hunter's i home place, near Farrell's Cross ( Koads, was Burned Wednesday night ] of last week. Since Capt. Hunter has ( lived in Bamberg the dwelling has j been occupied by his son, 31 r. Geo. \ W. Hunter, and family. The fire . ohnnh two o'nlopk ; ? UC UIOLV/ I V4\.Vi UVWtv V v v v.-w? . Wednesday morning, and seemed to ( have originated in the book case in j the library, and the conflagration j was no doubt caused by rats and ] matches. Most of the furniture ] was saved, but in a badly damaged ] condition. Capt. Hunter lost his } entire library, with all valuable aud t important papers. The house was ^ a large one, consisting of eight j rooms. Although several outhouses \ were near, they were not burned, as j there was no wind blowing. The [ house was insured for $600, but there was no insurance on the fur- ? niture or books. j Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of real ^ estate were made during the month ( of September: T. J. Counts, Master, to D. H. Counts, 100 acres in Fish Pond f n nr n o V? i rt fnr $50. yv " ItUtJI^7^ AW* V V C, Ebrhardt to J. M. Dannelly, 3 269 acres in Three Miie township, for $1,000. W. A. Fickland to Mrs. E. A. < Cave, 30 acres in Bamberg township, g for $600. t S. D, M. Guess to J. B. Guess, a 200 acres in Bamberg township, ? for $1,000. Southern Railway. 1 National Export Exposition, Philadelphia, Pa., September 14 November 30, 1899. Very low ] rates via Southern Railway. One c and one third fares, plus fifty cents ^ admission to the Exposition, to ^ Philadelphia and return. Tickets I on sale Tuesdays and Thursdays of 3 each week to and including Thurs- ] day, November 23, 1899. Call on o agent of this company for full in- a formatiou. ] Macon Carnival, Macon, Ga,, J October 10-13,1899. Low excursion I rates via Southern Railway. One ] fare for the round trip to Macon f and return. Tickets on sale October 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th, with final limit October 15th, 1899. Call on agent for full information, a The Barnwell Shortage. Auditor Wise, of Aiken, who has t been investigating the accounts of r the late treasurer, A. F. Free, of e Barnwell, has made his report to the c comptroller general in which he t the places shortage at $8,041,69. The c State will lose nothing, neither will t the bondsmen, as tbe late treasurers a heirs have given up all their prop- o erty to reimburse the State. t The examiner severely crttises r "gross irregularities" on part of both t the auditor's and treasurer's office.? n Columbia Record. ] Saw Mill Burned. Last Monday night the saw mill of Mr. J. W. Hill, about six miles v south of town, was burned. Mr. d Hill lost his entire outfit, consisting fl of engine, saw mill, planer, etc., 1 as well as some lumber. The loss a is about $2,000, with $600 insur- s ance. It is not known how the fire c originated. o f County Board Meeting. The county board of commis- g sioners met in regular quarterly sessiou last Monday, with every mem- t ber present, f The prayer of the petitioners to j. open a road from Denmark to High- T tower's Mill was refused. The petition to opeu a road from ^ Bamberg to Springtown was con- ^ sidered, and a resolution was adop- -y ted that the petitioners employ and pay a surveyor to ruu the line of l; the proposed road from Jasper Varn's to Bamberg direct, and also ^ from Varn's to the Brown crossing, | and report the distance and probable cost to the county, including a ? - ?- ~ - i- omnnnf nf * UUntJJt bllttCliiCiXl v;i tuc auxvuuu v/i. j compensation to land owners and the probable cost for bridges; also a that a plat be furnished, showing , the profile of both roads. " : The claim of Orangeburg county fj for oue-half the expenses of repairing Fittz bridge by 0. F. Ott was ? laid on the table for further inves- tigation. The petition of certain citizens to jj put Sylvia Spellman on the pauper list was referred to Mr. Starr for investigation, with power to act, in case the party has 110 one to support her. , A petition to put Cyrus Rhoad on r the pauper list was grauted, on the 1 report of Mr. Rhoad 1 The request that Jane Way be added to the pauper list, was refused. Commissioner Byrd was instructed to investigate and act in the \ case of Caroline Faust, who pe- , titioned to be put ou the poor list , of the county, also on the petition of Jesse Lebby. Adeline Chassareau asked to be put on the pauper list, and the petition was referred to Commissioner Chassareau for action. The claim of Orangeburg county t for repairs on Holman's bridge was refused. j A number of claims were passed, , jaud the board then adjourned. City Council Meeting. The city council held its regular ( monthly meeting last Tuesday af- j ternoon, with the mayor and all the aldermen present, < xcept Alderman Bamberg. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The committee 011 streets reported that the lot adjoining T. C. Kouis | had been drained. The marshal reported that, acting under instructions from the com- j mittee <>11 streets, he had removed the small wooden building 011 Main street, belonging toMr. T. S. Weeks. , The monthly report of the treasurer, marshal, and clerk were read . ! and several bills were passed, after which council adjourned. You can get Pork Sausage at The New Store. 1 Run Over by a Wagon. The many friends of '-Uncle Joe: Dickinson, all over this and Barn well counties, will be grieved to lean 3f the accident that befell our mucl loved County Treasurer last Satur lay. He was knocked down am run over by a wagon, while talkinj ;o a friend on Main street. Th iccident appears to have happenei In this way: Mr. Dickinson wa conversing with Jno. R. Bellinger Esq., and had started to walk ofi Mr Bellinger then called to him t< ook out for the wagon, and Mr Dickinson, not catching Mr. Bel inger's words, turned around to sei vhat was wanted. His back wai hereby turned to the team, and hi vas struck by the wagon, the wheel; jassing over his body. He wai jruised considerably and his ankh jadly dislocated, but there are n< nternal injuries. "Uncle Joe" is now doing as wel is could be expected, and his in uries, while exceedingly painful ire not necessarily serious. How jver, it will be some time before hi vill be out, on account of the dislo nation of his ankle. New Advertisements. HERALD BOOK STORE. See the book store ad. It has the good :ou need, and the prices are attractive. MRS. K. I. SHUCK & CO. Did you know that Mrs. Shuck ha< uoved? Having bought * he stock of Mis >allie Ric* they have moved into he itore, and are now showing the pretties hings of the season in fashionable hat md bonnets, etc. The stock is bran new md it will pay prospective buyers to lool t over. Bamberg Banking Company.?Quarter y Statement. Tisitors to the County Seat, woe o rrnrkd omw(\ in f.OWl XliViV ?' M ^VVVi V4 V > v? -- .. ast Monday, and many of our friendi sailed in and paid their respects t< Che Herald. Among those her< ve noticed: Mr. and Mrs. F. G ?icklaud and Mr. and Mrs. J. C datthews,of near Blackville; Messrs I. A. Hughes and J. F. Copeland >f Ehrhardt; Messrs. 0. G. Rhod< md W. H. Collins, of Olar; Mr. A Vilson, of Viola; W. D. Beunett Ssq., of Walterboro; Mr. W. E $eard, of Colston; Magistrate E, T LaFitte, of Denmark; and Mr. A Bennett, of Colleton. Another Effort For Pons. The governor has received anothei pplication in the case of Pons, th( nan whose conviction of bigamy in he Allendale case has been so much alked of. The governor has already efused several petitions for clem ncy in Pons' case. The new appliation is based on a statement thai he physiciau of the county jab o ci nV r?ion CIllllCO lliab XVH3 jo a giva ujh>i hat he has eaten nothing foraweeli nd is suffering from a severe case f gastritis. It is further urged hat the constitution provides that 10 cruel punishment shall be infliced and that Pons7 punishment mder these circumstances is cruel.? The State. Found in the Edisto River. The body of Mr. Jas. Wingard, rho left his home at Woodford Sunlay afternoon, Sept. 4, was found loating in the Edisto River last Thursday by a man who was fishing i little below Jeffcoat's bridge. The uppositiou is that Mr, Wingard ommitted suicide. It seems that >n Saturday before he disappeared rom his home he had a quarrel rith one of his sons about unloading ome fodder and ordered the young nan to leave his place and ueverre urn. The young man took hie ather at his word and left. Aftei lis son left Mr. Wingard becanu ery much worried, and enquired oi everal persons if they could tell hiii rhere his son had gone. No on( ;new which seemed to worry Mr Vingard very much. He broodec >ver the matter until Sunday afterloon when he disappeared as above tated, Those who knew Mr. Wiu ard well speak of him in the high st terms as a well to-do farmer and itizen The quarrel with his son t is said, was an unusual thing, as hey always got on well together md after cooling off he brooded iver the matter until he became un talanced and wrent off and drowned n'mself while in that condition The deceased left a wife and seven ihildren to morn his death. The] lave the sympathy of many friends n their sad breavement. Mr. Win ,rard was about forty-two years oi ,ge.?Orangebnrg Times and Demoirat. Plant Wheat. The Southern farmer who has t( >ny most or all of his flour, con md meat is not crying very lustily or "dollar wheat," 50 cent corn 01 .0 cent side meat. Not very vocifer tusly, at any rate. But the farmer vho produced 20 bushels of wheal )er acre and sold it for 70 cents i mshel is $5 an acre ahead of th< el low who stuck to all cotton, Th< :armers of this section should sov i large acreage in wheat this fall. Happenings in the Country. Mr. Stokes Fishburne, mail ageni m the S. C, and Ga. railroad, speni i few days recently with his uncle ilr. H. J. Bellinger. Mrs, M. C. Sandifer and Misi Leila have benn quite sick the pas! iveek. They are better. The saw mill at Millville, belong ing to Mr. J. W. Hill, passed awa] > -1 fph. II SDlOKe HIIU asui's xTAuuurtj. i origin of the fire is unknown. Hi liad $600 insurance, so the loss ij :iot total. Mr. Dave Smith and mother, o: Ehrhardt, were guests at Mr. Jef McMillan's last week. Miss Alma Sandifer is in Orange burg attending school. Mr. David McMillan, of Clea: Pond, who has been quite ill for s< long, is convalescent. G. And now Commissioner Donthi lias been removed by the other mem hers of the State board of control ind the evidence seriously attack his integritv of character. Wher will the thing end? The whol machine appears to be rotten to th core, Ehrliardt News. ? Mr. Calhoun Brelaud was in town . Monday. n Mrs. Gary Bishop and son have h returned home from her mother's. Miss Latisha McMillan and niece, j Miss Rosa, spent Sunday at the 7 home of Mr. J. R. Carter. I Mr, W. I. Carter and daughter, Miss Bessie, were visitors here Mons day. Mr. D. P. Smith was a visitor to \ our town Tuesday. 5 Mrs. J. R. Carter, and son, Wing; ard, spent Monday at Mr. F. E. . Copeland's. e Mrs. W. E. Sease, and daughter, ? Mrs. Kirkland, spent Wednesday g with Mrs T. D. Jones. s Mr. Frank Copeland was here 5 Thursday. ; Miss Daisy Carter was a visitor 3 here Wednesday. Mrs. M. A. Adams, of Bamberg, 1 is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Willie _ Stokes. Mr. S. W. Copeland visited Bain[ berg Tuesday. 3 Mrs. Laura Grimes, who has been . making her home at Mr. Johnnie Jenny's for the past two years, is at Mr. Alfred Chassareau's, dress making. Dr. J. H. Roberts, spent last week s with relatives and friends at Rock Hill. Miss Anna Kearse, of Willistou, d is visiting her mother, Mrs. Chriss tiua Kearse. Tt Mrs. Howard Folk and daughter, s Miss Eugenia, of Folks Store were , in town Tuesday. Miss Ethel Pearlstine, cf Branchville, who has been spending some time with her brother, Mr. Tom, returned home Sunday. Mr. C. R. Brabbam, and son, J * TT TXOXUVAO uviv AfAVuvfcwj Messrs R. C. and W. P. Jones were in town Friday. Mr. Lawrence Mouzon was here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dannelly and daughter, Miss Emma, went to Charleston Wednesday, returning I Friday. Mr. 0. P. Kinard, of the St. John's section, was here Friday. ' Mr. W. S. Clayton assisted Mr. T. D. Jones during Mr. Cullum's absence. New names are added to our school roll every day. Miss Maud Sease spent Thursday . and Friday in town. Mr. C. R. Clayton's house is ' rapidly being built. ( Mr. Houck Fender and Chief r Homer Ruth went to Bamberg Wednesday. The Baptist Association of this : division will be held at St. John's I on Wednesday after the third Sun. day in October. ' What has become of our new > railroad that was surveyed through here from Augusta to Charleston? ] Cadet W. S. Clayton will leave Saturday for the Citadel. He will ( . graduate this year. ' [ We need blinds for our school house. Trustees and patrons, what are you going to do about it? ** -? r.?;n ivjiss iumuie v<k>siuv mu iu?vu the Weimer school this year. There is a good opening for j t music teachers in this community. ] . Miss Sophie Copeland, of the 8th ] , grade was sick last week, but glad | she is with us this week. [ Mr. Smoak has moved his family . to Smoak's. Mr. Lawrence Wilson was very I I sick last week. i Mr. Emmet Copeland, left last I . Saturday for Newberry College, ] [ from which institution he will , graduate this year. Mr. Copeland I is an alumnus of our school, and , we watch his progress with pleasure, p Mr. Oconnel Oassidy will teach { the Jenny school. What say ye city fathers to an artesian well for our town? Through the never-tiring efforts of Mr. J. F. Copeland, we have at , last succeeded in getting clear water ^ at our school pump. Miss Aida Lillie Speights, who [ has been visiting her sister, Mrs, Willie Moore, of jJannelly's Mill, re! turned to her home at Hendersonvjlle last Saturday. Nettie Lannelly. i "Wanted?Several bright and honest persons to represent us as Managers in this and close by counties. Salary $900 i a year and expenses. Straight bona-fide, j no more, 110 less salary. Position perma, nent. Our references, any bank in any town. It is mainly office work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self-adE dressed stamped envelope. The Dominion . Company, Dept, 3, Chicago. After fighting it in the courts for two years a San Francisco millionaire has been sent to jail for 21 < hours for violating a city ordinance by spitting on a street car floor. r It is said that a "nickel-in-the-slot - machine" was unearthed iu Egypt some time ago, but they didn't find t any nickels in it, f vTRADE MARK REGISTERED NO. 17498.) \ FROG POND ' CHILL AND FEVER CURE f F THE ORIGINAL NO CURE NO PAY. 50 CtNIS \ BUI ILC? The old reliable the kind your fathers used to take. The one that never fails ** to cure. Don't waste time and money 5 experimenting with new cures. But go for the best from the jump. Frog Pond is the ounce of prevention and ^ pound of cure combined. Ask for it? take no substitute, if your merchant ' does not sell it write to us we will send ? it direct for 50 cents. e DAVENPORT & PHINIZY CO. e Wholesale Druggists?Selling Agents, AUGUSTA, GA? Dysp< psia Cure Digests what you eat. It art i fici al i y d i ges ts the food a nd aids Nature in st rengthening and reconstructing the exhausted digestive or- . gans. It is tlu; latest discovered digest- 1 ant and toni \ No other preparation can approach it in efficiency. It instantly relieves and permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, 3 Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache,Gastralgia,Cramps, and all other results of imperfect digestion. } Prepared by E. C DeWltt A Co., Chicago. Sold fit Bamberg Pharmacy. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION, Okfick ok County Suut. Education. Bamberg County. Bam s ;rg, 8. Cm September 20, 1899. Pursu nt to resolution of the State Board ? ;' Education, an examination for those w: hing to teach in the public I schools of Bamberg county will be held at ] the court house in Bamberg on Friday, October 13th. Teachers wishing new certificates or old ones renewed must stand this examination. No second grade certificates arc renewed without examination. This examination is for white and colored teachers. All persons who expect to get certificates Before the February examination must apply, as no special examinations will be made under any cir- ? cumstances. j W. E. SEASE, County Supt. Education. The State of South Carolina, ] COUNTY OF BAMBERG. By B. W. Miley, Esq., Probate Judge. * Whereas, C. B. Free, C. C. P., hath ] made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the estate of and effects of J. G. Copeland; These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said J. G. Copeland, deceased, r that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be heid at Bamberg, S. C., on 8th day of .November, i?yy, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said adminstration should ^ not be granted. t Given under my hand this 28th day of k September, Anno" Domini, 1899. C B. W. MILEY, Judge of Probate. Published on the 28th day of September. 1899, in The Bamberg Herald. f . c use Rouis's ' Spectacles anfl Eyeglasses. He carries he best assort[iient in Bamberg. A fullJine j jf all styles and prices, and c to suit anybody's eyes. J! NEW FALL GOODS. ! I respectfully announce to my friends and customers that I have | received the largest and prettiest line of I HUM, Clocks and My that has ever been shown in this section. My stock embraces anything and everything in the jewelry line, and the prices are right. T. C. ROOTS, i RAILROAD AVENUE, [ Bamberg, S. C. "DENTIST. Will be pleased to serve the 11 D people. Office np stairs in the *- c building next to bank. F. F. JOHNSON. 1 S. G. MAYFIELD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, \ 1 Ii e DENMARK, S. C. T a ' S J. Pinckney Matheny, , ATTORNEY AT LAW, BAMBERG, S. C. j J AS F 12LAR LAURIE TIZLAR 1IAYNE K KICE A IzlarBros. 8f Attorneys and Counselors at Law, e v BAMBERG 0. H., S. C. d Office in H. C. Folk building. All pro- j, fessional business entrusted to us will receive prompt attention. 1 : ^ M r UOWELL A M IVER BOSTICK W B GRUBER HOWELL, BOB, I KB,. i: Attnrnouc and finnnQplnrc v nilUIIIUJU MUM WUIIWUIViV) BAMBERG C. H., S. C. I General practice; special attention being given to corporation law and the ex- f animation of titles. I L. C. 1KGLIS, B. W. MILKY, Referee in Bankruptcy. Probate Judge. INGLIS cV f Attorneys at Law, $ BAMBERG, S. C. Will practice in the Courts of the State." 1) Prompt attention given to collections. t i SMITH & RILEY, FIRE INSURANCE. Agents for the largest fire insurance company in Amerca. They pay spot cash, without discount, for all losses. Do not insure in small, insignificant comuanies. when ~ ~ 7 O X ' :on can have the best for the same money. They make a specialty of gin houses, and have reasona)le rates. $50,000 PAID FOB LOSSES IH THREE YEARS. A BIG FIRE! These accidents often happen, and some times a great deal of valuable >roperty is destroyed. But no matter how many fires we may have in 3amberg, prices will not be increased at Hays's Furniture Store. Our prices are always low, so low in fact that you wonder how we can ;ell so cheap. The reasou is plain, however. We buy in large quantities !or cash, taking advantage of all discounts, aud this enables us to sue ;essfully compete with the largest dealers in our line. When you want Mm, Gupta, Milling, lug, Us, Mi Mb, ; itc., our store is the place to come. We want your trade, and if low trices and fair dealing count for anything, we will surely get it. flammn^lrs atirl Tilasv flhaira. J-XUiIJlIAAX wj-slKJ MJU.vi. > v/uvwaa iv/v . * ~ i We have a beautiful line of these goods, aud now is the time to buy. The prices were never lower, the selection never better. Bed Room Stmts and Wardrobes. We have some beautiful pieces of furniture in th?se, and they are sure ;o suit your taste and pocket-book. Baby Carriages, Enameled Beds, springs, Lounges. In fact, anything and everything to furnish a home iomplete, including a first-class line of STOVES AND RANGES. We can save you money, and it will pay you to see our stock. We also ' sarry Trunks, and Lime in any quautity. COFFINS AND CASKETS. || All styles and prices. No trouble to show goods. You are always welcome, whether you buy or not. Yours truly, IE. O, HAYS. I Engines! ^he.-m Rliekensderfer Boilers! Typewriter " ' 1 v JIN'S and PRESSES. received the only gold medal \:M Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, OU and a warded any writing machine 'ertilizer Mill Outfits: also Gin Press, tne Omaha Exposition* iane, Mill and Shingle Outfits. Build- _ m / ig, Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Rail- TjOTTT oad Castings; Railroad, Mill, Factory, w w m * *ww nd Machinists' Supplies. Belting, Pack- Durable. Portable, weighing Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Files on]y gjx pounds. Writing &1and"' EtC" 0861 eT617 ways in sight. jOiWii fb SupplyCu AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. A. W. KNIGHT, oundry, Machine, Boiler and Gm _ _ , ; JWorks. Renairing Promptly Done. Agent at Bamberg, S. O. M. A. HOOVER, XdOST COACH PAINTER, BAMBERG, S. C. Your money, time, and appetite, , if you fail to visit The New Store Solicits the patronage ot ttiepuo- whcn yon have some cash to d ic. Old buggies and carriages re- for groceries of any kind, and we tainted in first class style. Charges wnl sa? wWle we 8re ^ th|lt easonable, and satisfaction guaran- ? eed. At E. L. Smoak's shop. ----- NEWBERRY COLLEGE. ITS Commodious buildings; pure water. Three courses for degrees, with electives. tbe best place in Bamberg to buj Good library; working labratory. Fruits Vegetables, etc. The fall Efficient preparatory department. 6 , Board, tuition, and ail fees per year season Opened Up, and WO haYO ieeo not exceed $100 in collegiate depart- opened up barrels of almost eTery* aent; $90 in preparatory department. thing in our line, except money; tharo Next session begins. October 2d. For wha? we want, is why we are8elling atalogue address , t? i i_ j. GEO. B. CROMER, 80 cheap. People who eat our groPresident, Newberry, S. C. ceries say this (and we'll wager two m,2 jsfdra .f * " ' CDLipifl COLLEGE, ; vj COLUMBIA, S. C. RT(tTTC I 1 JOIIX A. RICE, President. UXVAXX X Prices reduced nearly 25 per cent, for I ~~ cxt year, Modern appointments, com- TAX NOTICE. urt3 and equipments. -New innrmary.-j ? ?- ? . figli standard in thirteen Departments. ible Faculty of specialists. Best home- ^ _ ike, social and religious influences. Clos- office of county treasurer, ) st personal attention to every student. Bamberg county. ) 'hose having daughters to educate can't Bamberg, S. C.? September 14,1899. fl'ord to miss seeing the new catalogue. Notice is hereby given that the Trea? lent on application. urer's office of Bamberg county will be _ _ open from the 15th day of October, 1899, 2 1 rt to the 31st day of December, 1899, inclu|| C J I SH sive, for the collection of State and connv ^ ^ w ^ ty taxes. _ The office will be closed, however, from rt /N November 1st to November 11th, daring ?ii Till which time I will attend at the following places, on the dates named, for the col- - . _ _ lection of taxes: 1\ /J n J A CI Farrell's Store, Wednesday, Nov. 1st. I V I Si 1 tJ O Hunter's Chapel, Thursday, Nov. 2d. Ehrhardt, Friday, November 3rd. Kearse's Mill, Saturday, November 4th. TV e have ll nice lot of Hers- Midwav, Monday, November 6th. i at ' u i i Lees, Tuesday, November 7th. !S and Mules Oil handj and Denmark, Wednesday, November8th. +,r, oc?ll fLom Will Olar. Thursday, November 9th. VC Weillt iu nv/ii tuviu. ? i ^ ,T _ ,. n j j j * Govan, Friday, November 10th. lispose of them at attractive The totaI ^ for thi3 county k elcven H'lCCS. Come aild see lis mills, divided as follows: State purposes, rlm? \r/vn ow witlv tn lvnxr five mills; constitutional school tax, three vlien you are icartj to t>?y- mills. cou'nty ,ax> three mills. >\ C Will save you money. The following school districts also have Ve have severnf " ^special levy /or school purposes, as ^ ? Denmark, No. 21, three mills. Fancy Dnycrs, <>ak Grove, No. 30 one mill * 7 Clear Pond, No. 2o, two mills. ,11 d if you want a horse, now Barbary Branch, No. 48,2i mills. ,, \ . To Cuftie Creek, No. 5o, two mills. S the tillie to buy. it you Hunter's Chapel, No. 50, one mill. rant <?ood stock, we are the g,ova?vN^36'thrce..i 118. . Olar, No. 43, two mills. ; . >20ple to serve yoil. Lees, No. 47, two mills. Persons owning property in these disIf)IICO DDnTiimO trictswil1 bavetop*ytIii8extra*eyy> 1 S fa a n\ Hat 11 I flflfl flA addition to the eleven mills tax. Ulilaw U11W a I ILbIBUI Taxpayers will please be prompt, as the iT, a 5?~ jT a a a a sTpA books close December 31st, and I cannot JCll nSSOfllJ P fl sUI SI v receive taxes after that date. Don't wait i?U UUDnif uMlflto S^^rst,liattime,here T TAT/ tlTTVfinV id. J'lVliuiuvii, Treasurer Bamberg County. fcggs, si.uu per tnirteen. xoitug owls, to September 1st, $3.00 per t - i rio. September 1st to January 1st, l^clIlQS IOT i5cil?o >5.00 per trio. L. A. B1KLE, Thousands of acres in Aiken, Barnwell, Ehrhardt, S. C. Bamberg Colleton, Edgefield, Hampton, Farmers, have you seen that "new col- ,au(* Oran6e,juro counties, ar" that G. Frank Bamberg has? It fas- v.* ens at the "bottom." See? Real Estate Agent " "" *' .ags*