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ggjy v-' ; iflfe' ?-V: , , -???a????, The Bamberg Herald. THURSDAY, December IS, 1002. Personal Mention. ?Mr. Clyde O'Neal returned to Savannah last Saturday. ?Mr. A. P. Carter, of Folk's Store, was in town Tuesday. ?Hon. S. G. May field, of Denmark, was in town Tuesday. ?Mr. L. J. Hartzog, of Govau, was in 3. the city last Monday. ?Mr. J. D. Quattlebaum, of Ehrhardt, was in the city last Monday. ?Jno. R. Bellinger, Esq., spent Tuesday in Barnwell, attending court. . _ ?Messrs. Geo. J. Hiers and J. D. Padgett, of Ehrhardt, were in town Monday. ?County Commissioner Chas. McGeiver, of Denmark, was in town last Thursday. Dried fruit at M. Moye's. Postmaster Murphy has had a sign put up at the postoffice. The Columbia Record has enlarged to n ? K rvon^r &n 3-page u- euiuiuu City council is having the main ditch, which drains the town, cleaned out. Who is going to bring the editor a Christmas turkey? Don't all speak at k once. ^ Nuts of all kind at M. Moye's. Barnard B. Evans was licensed to practice law by the State Supreme Court last r v'' week. We have just printed a lot of note and ^ mortgage blanks, and can supply parties needing same. We would be glad to receive a Christmas turkey on subscription. Who will bring it to us? ? Dried apples 8c. per lb. at M. Moye's, ^ - next to Brabham. If you are in arrears and fail to get your paper, you can know what's the matter, v We have simply cut you off. Mr. F. M. Simmons moved his family ? to town Monday, and he- is occupying the Rice house on Edisto street. The idea of appealing to the State i" ^ Supreme Court for a new trial for Walter Sandifer has been abandoned. ^ Large Florida oranges at M. Moye's, 30c dozen. Next to C. R. Brabham. In another column Auditor Rowell t ^ gives notice of his appointments for receiving returns of personal property. ? Wanted?30,000 tobacco tags in the next 15 days. Will pay from 2oc. to ?5c. per hundred for them. W. G. Hoffman. ?3?| Rev. M. W. Hook preached at the g S Methodist church last Sunday morning, * thus commencing the work of the new , v y^Lost, Strayed or Stolen.?One red V Irish setter, with white spot on breast. v a notrpnt to name of "Gomez." Liberal J f reward paid if returned to L. C. Price, Bamberg, S. C. M.Moye has the prettiest line of fireworks in town. .Bee his line before buying. ; The first qharterty' conference of the Bamberg Methodist church for the new * year be held next Monday morning. I Key. Marion Dargan, the new presiding elder, will preside. Prettiest baskets ever seen, right from . the Indian Reservation, at Bamberg Pharmacy. City council should put a stop to this .v shooting of toy pistols, torpedoes, etc., on Main street by the small boys. We under; stand a noise of this kind caused a horse to run away last week. Candy ! All kinds at Hoffman's, o Texas fever has appeared in a drove of . North Carolina cattle which J. D. Whittle | is fattening at Blackville. Several have died, and the Clemson veterinary has j J been down to treat them. Nicest line of holiday goods ever seen - in Bamberg at the Bamberg Pharmacy. Several from Bamberg attended the sale of the personal property of the late N. A. Bellinger, which took place at his plantation several miles below town last ?2 Monday. We understand that all the! | property brought good prices. To get fruits, candies, fireworks of all kind for Christmas, go to M. Moye. He r; sure has a pretty line of all. .tjlr The regular meeting of Bamberg lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be held next ^ -" Monday evening at seven o'clock. This V will be an interesting meeting, as the annual election of officers is to take place. It is-hoped there will be a full attendance of the members. :y. , Don't forget to see M. Moye's line of J stuff before buying for Christmas. A good sized sale of cotton took place in Bamberg one day last week. Mr. J. J. Simmons, one of our prosperous and pro-1 gressive farmers, sold 105 bales of the neecy staple to Maj. Havelock Eaves, the representative of T. H. Wannamaker, ? of Columbia. The price paid was 7| cents the pound. j5*& Oranges that are sweet. You will find them at Hoffman's. - Jno. K. .Bellinger, rtC* i W1VVVVV4 | Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic grand lodge at the annual convention held in Charleston last week. ]Bro. - Bellinger is one of the brightest Masons in the State, as well as being an earnest, conscientious worker. ' You can get anything in the holiday line for old folks, young folks, and the . little ones at the Bamberg Pharmacy. Worshipful Grand Master W. M. Whitehead, of Charleston, was in the city last Saturday and Sunday. While here he was the guest of Deputy Grand Master Jno. R. Bellinger. They went to Ehrhardt Saturday and instituted a new ^ Masonic lodge at that place. ;.v Call and see what I have. W. G. Hoffman. % All our subscribers have no doubt received sample copies of the News and ^ Courier, as we sent in the names to that paper a few weeks ago in order that V sample copies might be sent them. If ^ you are a subscriber to The Herald and receive a copy of the News and Courier you may know we had it sent. Do you want a bab)\ not a noisy, cry* ingone? Well, you can find it at the Bamberg Pharmacy. a See the great offers we make to our subscribers in another column. Yon can fonly get the twice-a-week News and Courier through this paper at the special rate. It costs one dollar otherwise. We cannot hoM the offers open long, and S?e those who wish to take advantage of either of them must do so at once. Auditor Rowell requests us to state that he will visit the schools in the county while on his rounds receiving tax returns. He will visit the schools nearest him on the day of his tax appointment, and ?Ko Mori tr> harp as manv of the WUUIU l/v. ^mu ? J patrons present as possible. Patrons can find ont the clay and date he will visit I ? their schools by referring to his appointments in another column. * Remember my offer to the party purchasing the largest bill from now until the 25th of December. $5.00 worth of ^ what they want free. W. G. Hoffman. A friend of ours from a neighboring city was in our office a few days ago and was much surprised at the tine outfit we j, have for a printing office. He did not understand how a town the size of Bamberg could support such an office, for lie said the amount of new type and material, presses, etc., which we have would do k credit to a town double the size of Bam? berg. When we showed him samples of the class of printing turned out by our . workmen, his surprise was greater, as he r did not believe such work could be done by country printers. As this gentleman ^ is well posted on printing and printing outfits, he knew what lie was talking about. We mention this not in a spirit of boasting, but only to show our people what persons from abroad think of our printing office. f The Cotton Market. Cotton is still going up; it is selling in Bamberg to-day (Wednesday) for 8 cents ? the pound. Receipts of the week 300 ^ bales. h a Ha in her Graded School. Honor roll of the Bamberg graded school for month ending Friday, December 12th: First grade?I. B. Bice, Nell Black, Maggie VVilkerson, Marion Smoak, Bennie Black, Marguerite Smoak. Fourth grade?Pinckney Bellinger, Henry Felder, Corrie Sandifer. Fifth grade?Lucile Lightsey, Harold Mouzon, Adrienne Padgett. Sixth grade?Xania Easierlin, Robert Felder, Annie Dowry, Eugene Stokes. Seventh grade?Nettie Free. Masonic Election. At a regular communication of Oman ! Lodge, No. .'18, A. F. M., held last Friday ! evening, the annual election and installation of officers took place. The following were elected: W. M.?Jno. R. Bellinger. S. W.?.T. Crum Smoak. J. W.?E. L. Price. Treasurer?R. L. Risher. Secretary?M. J. Black. S. D.?J. A. Murdaugh. Stewards?C. E. Kinsey, J. W. Hill. Tiler?M. Smoak. New Advertisements. H. C. Folk, Master?Master's Sales. The Bamberg Herald?Three Great Offers. Jno. H. Cope, Receiver?Receiver's Sale. II. C. Folk, Master?.Noticeto ureunors. J. B. Hunter, Sheriff?Sheriff's Sales. R. W. D. Rowcll, Auditor?Assessment Notice. In another column the Bamberg Cotton Mills is advertised for sale by John H. Cope, Receiver. Thebaic will take place at the court house on Monday, January 5th, and bidders must deposit a check for $5,000 before bidding. The upset price uf the mills is $50,0(H), and no bid for a less amount will be received. A. C. REYNOLDS. A. C. Reynolds, the Ehrhardt druggist, tells you about his stock of Christmas goods in this issue. See his ad. elsewhere in this paper. G. FRANK BAMBERG. Bamberg has just received another lot of mules and horses. They are for sale at right prices. If you need an animal, he can suit you. "He now has nearly seventy-five head on hand. See him for 1 live stock and-^vehicles of every kind. ' Entertainment Friday Night. An entertainment will be given at the j Carlisle Fitting School chapel next Fri- ] day evening under the auspices of the ] Epworth League of the Methodist church, ; the proceeds to be used for the charitable ] work of the League. The program will ] consist of music, pantomimes, readings, recitations, etc., and a pleasant evening l is promised those who attend. Theadmis- ] sion fee is 10c. for children and 20c. for , grown people. Little Boy Hurt. Last Monday afternoon Lewis, the ten ' year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Eddie- ; man, while playing on Main street was knocked down and run over by a loose horse. The horse belonged to G. Frank 1 Bamberg, and had been hitched somewhere and had broken loose and was ( going back to the stables on a dead run. Several gentlemen tried to head the i animal >,nt Tint. The liorse swerved around some ploughs and other : hardware in the street in front of the hotel and in trying to get out of the way, Lewis unfortunately ran directly into the ' horse's path and was knocked down and . run over. When picked up he was bleed ing from the nose and mouth, and one 1 side of his face was badly bruised. While ; his injuries are painful they are not con- sidered to be serious, and he is getting < along as well as could be expected under ' the circumstances. Citizens to Meet. A mass meeting of the citizens of Bamberg School District, No. 14, will be held in the town hall on Monday afternoon, December 29th, at 3 o'clock, to consider the advisability of issuing bonds to erect , a suitable public school building in this place. Each and every citizen Interested in the welfare of the children and the progress of the community is urgently requested to attend. E. R. Hays, ] . C. B. Free, ! II. J. Brabham, < A. W. Knight, j B. W. Mtley, ] Jno. F. Folk. ) Bamberg, S. C., December 17,1902. < Election Held. i The election to decide the question of ! whether cky council shall appropriate 1 $2,(K)0 for the purpose of building and 1 improving the highways leading into ^ town was held Tuesday, the managers , being Messrs. M. J. Biack, H. F. Bamberg, and J. E. Felder. There were 66 votes : cast, of which 62 were for the appropri- j ation and 4 against. So the town will ' build the roads, and the work will be f gotten under way as soon as possible. Court Closes. The December term of court adjourned , Wednesday night of last week, the last jury case tried being that of Hutto et al vs. the Southern Railway Co. This case ] was being tried when we went to press last week. The jury remained in the \ room several hours, and returned the following verdict: W. G. Hutto, $50; G. ! D. Hanberry, $10; J. E. Hanberry, $10; : S. S. Williams, $25. A motion for a new trial was made and refused. ( Pension Notice. I will be in the Auditor's office at Bamberg every Saturday in January, 1903, from 9 o'clock a. m. to 3 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of receiving and tilling out applications for those old Confederate 1 soldiers or widows of deceased Confederate soldiers that wish to make application for a pension to go before the county pension board which meets on the first Monday in Fehuary, 1903. I will have all necessary blanks and give such other instructions as may be necessary. All those that are already on the pension roll will please report in-person or by mail. C. R. Clayton, Pension Commissioner. Hartzog Happenings. IIaktzog, December 15.?Christmas is only a short ways off, and it comes only once a year, and let every one have a share. Mr. Eddie R. Stecdly, of Bamberg, is at home again, where he will take an interest in the farm another year with his . 1 A* Air iSiner, i*ir. i\. xj. owuij. y? v ?uu gwu to have him in our vicinity again. Messrs. Jake and Hammond Carter and Monnie Kent/., of Ehrhardt, were in this neighborhood Sunday afternoon. A number of our young folks were out riding Sunday afternoon. | Small congregations were present at the churches Sunday. For Waterworks. Messrs. W. B. Moore and J. A. Willis, of Yorkville, were in town Tuesday. Mr. Willis is mayor of the city of Yorkville. These gentlemen were here to consult city council in reference to a water system for Bamberg. Nothing definite came pf their visit, but they will likely be here again during January to take up the matter with council. These gentlemen came here from Barnwell and Blackville, both of which towns employed them to make a survey and prepare plans and specifications for water works. They osk to be employed for this work for Bamberg by our council, and in case the town votes to build the system and their firm is the successful bidder for the work, they charge nothiug for the plans and specifications. It is to be hoped that at their next visit, a special meeting of council will be called and the contract for plans and specifications given out. (?> Tfaio signaturo is on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quioine Tablets Vie remedy that cores a cold la (MM day Plenty of Buggies EHRHAKDT ETCHINGS. News Notes and Personals?Masonic Election and Installation?Some Particulars of Lightsey's Death. Ehriiardt, Deceml>erlO.?Miss Mamie Gee Jennings, of Bamberg, is spending) some time with her sister, Mrs. A. C. Reynolds. Mr. W. P. Pate, who has been running on this section of the A. C. L. railroad as baggage master, was transferred to his old position asEhrliardt depot agent with an increase of wages. The marriage of Miss Ruth Copeland to Mr. David Dannelly will be solemnized next Tuesday evening at the Luth eran church. The Rev. E. P. Moore was installed as pastor of the Lutheran congregation last Sunday. Miss Eva Murray and Miss Lollie Blanchard, of Walterboro, spent a few days with Miss Maggie Copcland. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Pate are the happy possessors of a little daughter. Capt. J. M. Dannelly, with Messrs. I. D. Copeland and A. C. Reynolds, spent several days in Charleston last week. Ehrhardt literary society met at the home of Mr. Francis Folk on last Friday evening. About twenty members were present. A very interesting program was rendered, which included recitations, select readings, essays, and debate, "Resolved, That war is inconsistent with Christianity." The affirmative was upheld by Messrs. Francis Folk, G. P. Kinard, and Mrs. A. C. Reynolds, while Miss Docia Folk and Messrs. A. C. Reynolds' and E. P. Chassereau looked after the negative. After a lively discussion the judges rendered a decision in favor of the negative. The next meeting will be held at the home of Messrs. Edwin and Frank Chassereau. The question for debate is "Resolved, That the dispensary Law is a better solution of the liquor problem than prohibition." Affirmative are Messrs. E. P. Copeland and Francis Folk; negative, Messrs. A. C. Reynolds and G. B. Kinard. The Ehrhardt Methodist church is nearly finished, and we are all glad to know that our present pastor has beeu called for another year. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Reynolds visited Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Pate Sunday. Dr. J. H. Roberts and family spent several days last week at Barnwell and Allendale ,visiting the doctor's relatives, rhey returned home Sunday evening, and were the first to bring us the sad news of Lhe finding of Sam Lightsey's body. Mr. T. O. Powell is laying off a few Jays on the sick list. 1 noticed tne iouowing irom loaiuueig in town Saturday: Messrs. Noel Padgett and Frank Snider, .Tolin R Bellinger, Esq., mil son, Piuckney. Mrs. Clarence Moye came here from Walterboro Saturday night. Her husband came for herSuuday from Bamberg." At a regular meeting of Union Lodge, No. 247, at Ehrhardt, the following :)flicers were elected aud installed on last Saturday, December 13th, by Grand Master W. M. Whitehead, of Charleston, and Deputy Grand Master John R. Bellinger, of Bamberg: W. M. Walker?W. M. J. A. Chassereau?S. W. J. C. Kinard?J. "VT, . G. B. Kinard?Treaurer. C. R. Clayton?Secretary J. W. Carter?S. D. G. J. Hiers?J. D. J. F. Copeland and G. L. Kinard? Stewards. C. F. Carter?Tiler. sam ltghtsey's body found. On last Saturdaj' afternoon Mr. John L)rons, while hunting squirrels near Mr. M. Lightsey's house, walked up on the lead body of Mr. Sam Lightsey, who, some six weeks ago, mysteriously disappeared. It had been buried in a clay bole, but, being so near the surface, some jogs had uncovered a part of the shoulder and one arm. The parties who had killed bim and buried him there found it out ;hat dogs had gotten to him, so they were in the act of moving the dead body to a lonely spot in the woods for reburial when Mr. Lyons's dog barked at them, I when they dropped the body and fled. Three negroes have been arrested, one nade his escape, and one of the other :wo has confessd being made to help bury him by the other two. The constable Parted for Barnwell jail with the two negroes yesterday. A negro woman, who is the mother of two of the three that were arrested, confessed also that she washed the bloody clothes that her sons wore at the burying. Sam Lightsey's body showed where he bad been stabbed to the heart and a severe lick in the head that caused his death. An inquest was to be held to-day at one o'clock. Several hundred people are gathered around Mr. M. Lightsey's home, and more of the particulars will be known b}r next week's issue. Reynolds's Christmas tree is the center of attraction. Ge Col. News from the Citadel. The Citadel, Charleston, December 14.?Last Friday will long bo remembered bv the corps as one of the most pleasant evenings of the year. The corps of cadets of the Porter Military Academy gave an informal hop and courteously invited our corps to attend. The hop was well managed, and the managers certainly deserve credit for their work. The dance was given in alumni hall at the academy and proved a great sucess. The floor was excellent, and the band furnished fine music. The hall was artistically decorated with evergreens, while the walls were draped with flags and other military emblems. The weather was very fine, and allowed all the invited friends to be present. Promptly at half-past nine the music began and in a few minutes the floor was crowded with the merry dancers. The different cadet uniforms mingled with the evening suits of the citizens showed up well and the scene was very attractive. The costumes of the young ladies were magnificent, and showed that there had been no lack of preparation on their part. At 12 o'clock refreshments were served by the chairman and managers, and were enjoyed by all. After an intermission of about thirty minutes, the music agaiu commenced and soon the floor was well filled. This was kept up?a walse now, a two-step following, then a glide?until the hands of the old clock hanging down at the end of the hall pointed to half-past one. Then began the final walse, "Home Sweet Home." At its close, all encored vigorously and induced the band to play once more. At its close, the crowd djs persed and on all sides the guests were expressing their thanks to the members of the Porter Dance Club. Our cadets enjoyed it especially, and have invited the Porter cadets to attend our annual Christmas hop next Friday night. The hop is to be held at the German Artillery hall?the finest fioor in the city?and promises to be a great success. The Artillery corps band has heeu engaged for the event and Band Master Quoische says he will give us fine music. The evening is to be divided into two parts: from 9.30 'till 12 will be a card dance; and then, after a course of refreshments, there will be general dancing. The Board of Visitors will meet next Tuesday and decide definitely about our Christmas furlough. It is rumored that we will have two weeks, but that is without foundation, and we will be well pleased with five days. Mr. H. F. Palmer, class '02, was in the city last week and paid the corps a visit. Mr. Palmer has been on a railroad survey in North Carolina and says that there is a fine opening for cadets in that branch of i, Wagons, Harnesf service. Our course in surveying and civil engineering is excellent, and a great number of our graduates have obtained fine positions with the different railroad lines in the North and South in this capacity. C. '03. Denmark Doings. Denmark, December 15.?Mr. A. K. Sauders, one of the foremost citizens of Sumter county, has returned to his home S after a short visit to Captain J. B. Guess. Prof. J. A. Wiggins was summoned by telegram to the bedside of his father, who was stricken with paralysis. We regret to state that the old gentleman has since passed away. Dr. J. B. Wiggins was one of the nrnmincnt men of Berkley county, having been treasurer for many years. Dr. S. S. Laftitte, of Allendale, is spending the holidays with his family. Now, that thfc Foutz case has been decided in favor of Denmark, we^sincercly hope the town council will secure the services of Mr. John Jennings, who is an expert in securing water and plenty of it. Dr. O. D. Faust will soon become a "bird of passage." He proposes going "way down in Georgy." Misses Southard and Reaves, two of our excellent teachers, visited Orangeburg last week. The Misses Turner gave an enjoyable "at home" Friday night. Rev. Mr. Wilcock, of Orangeburg, has been placed in charge of the Presbyterian church in our little town, and that estimable divine, Rev. Mr. McCaskill, has been transferred to another field. The friends of Messrs. Hutto & Peterson are sorry to learn of their financial difficulties. Hope the}- will soon be "011 deck again." Prof. Chas. Lane, the celebrated humorist, will lecture to the Danes on Thursday evening, December 18th. All the "kids" were happy this week? the monkey and the organ were in evidence. The "brother in black" is arranging for a great time on Emancipation day. They are to have a brass band, etc. One of their "sons of rest" is chief marshal on that occasion. W. H. W. Rustlings of Rural Town. Editor The Bamberg Herald:? Some time ago your correspondent at Hartzog, Mr. J. W. R., scored his fellowtownsmen through your columns for being lukewarm and below par in patriotism and the good roads movement. We , have fine roads all over this country, which could be improved some of course, and the distance to Bamberg probably shortened, for which we will all go our J quota in patriotism and enthusiasm. We like to go to Bamberg for several reasons; principal among them is that 1? ?- ? ? ?-?rt?.bf/\* n/\imtrtr nr/\. jOU IlclYC tl ^UUU mill ivub iui vwuubi j v duce, a fine selection of the goods we want at rock bottom prices, and the service of courteous, genteel, and accommodating salesmen, all of which goes into the making of a town. But Mr. J. W. R. does not seem to realize the great improvements going on around him, and is evidently totally ignorant of the fact that he is not any longer a citizen of Hartzog, but a vital factor in the hustling metropolis of Rural Town. We draw the line at the Hunter's Chapel road, and all that vast and fertile section below is daubed with the epithet of Rural Town. This change has been worked by the patriotic efforts of our citizens. Siuce our daily mail service began on rural route No. 2 from Branchville,wearenow receiving our mail daily, hot from the wires from all parts of the country time enough to be served with soup for dinner. Our wideeyed picaninnies are disturbed from their 1 diversion of making mud pies in the road by the strident voice of our mail carrier saying, "Make way for the United States mail!" We are going to lay out our town in ' squares, octagons, hectagous, oblongs, and straights, light and heat to be furnished by gas, of which wc have an un- 1 limited supply, the cheapness of which can defy the competition of the outside 1 wTorld for countless ages to come, and 1 ours has the great and priceless advantage of being cheap, harmless and efficient. There is no danger of asphixiating the inmates of our dwellings and institutions < should they carelessly retire without turning off the supply or blow it out as is sometimes done. It is not a derivative of petroleum or coal oil, but. the real human sort, which we are utilizing. Probably you may see how an observant neighbor could receive light or "enlightening" from his gassy fellow-man, but can't understand how the heat is to be furnished, and it is equally as simple. When two or more of the gassy bipeds congregate tney at once oegin in a numerate way to testeach other's gas capacity, , the law of supply and demand increases competition and individual effort until the whole crowd are hot. This is all that I am willing to tell you "gratis," as we are contemplating taking out a patent on the more intricate and minute technique of our system for which we expect the public to pay in the coin of the realm. "Prices aad literature sent on application." Our farmers are mostly through gathering their crops, which were fine this year. They arc sowing an unusual quantity of small grain, which looks fine. We have an unusual number of fat hogs to kill for our bacon another year, and especially is this applicable to Rural Town, and in this connection we are also developing an industry which speaks well for the inventive genius and patriotism of Rural Town's people. From the hogs we make bacon, lard, back-bone, spare-ribs, blood and liver puddings, sausage, souse, etc., and the hair is used for fertilizing Irish potatoes. We are going to catch and utilize the squeal. When you "yank holt" of a hog on a cold morning, with hot water, axe, knives, and other butchering armamentaria iu his full view, he does quite a lot of loud, fine squealing. Now, we propose to catch this sound by means of an Edison recorder and store away by means of rolls of sensitised aud primed parchment an unlimited supply, aud manufacture machines of all sizes with a ceutrai cylinder ami con spring ami a thumb-mash similar to a bicycle bell, with a capacity for holding from ten to fifty yards of concentrated hog squeal, the sound or intonation of which is to be intensified one hundred times its natural velocity by means of very tense steel vibrating cords so placed in the machine as to give the desired effect without materially increasing either the bqlk or weight of the machine. These we expect to sell, to bp used on bicycles, street cars, automobiles, &c. People who are ordinarily hardened to the sound of bells, whistles, gongs, &c., and hardly pay any attention to such warnings, will readily jump six | feet when a bicyclist turns on about one foot of concentrated hog squeal behind him. This business we expect to charter under the name of the Rural Town Concentrated Hog Squeal Co., and will be entirely separate from our gas industry, and knowing you, Mr. Editor, to be a man full of patriotism and in hearty sympathy with home industry,'we expect you to subscribe liberally for stock in our company. Mr. J. W. R. docs not bring all of these great improvements to the attention of the public. Now, Mr. Editor, it ma}' occur to your mind, as I am a comparative stranger to you, to give my communication a soft berth in your waste basket, "if you have one," but if you don't it may happen that I keep you posted on town affairs down here. La-accoon. "Johnny," said the teacher, addressing a small pupil, "what are the five senses ?" "Nickels," promptly replied Johnny, with an air of superior knowledge. .* ii i ir i m >, Whips, Lap Rob< Carried to Columbia. Last night three negroes were brought here from Barnwell county and were placed in the penitentiary for safe keeping. These are the negroes accused of the brutal murder of the young white man, Sam Lightsey, of Sycamore?Ed and Bill Daniels and John Harlcy. The governor, hearing that Sheriff Creech of Barnwell feared an attempt to lynch the alleged assassins^ yesterday wired him : "Solicitor Davis" 'phoned me that ymz preferred to have the thhree negroes now in jail at Barnwell, charged with the murder of Sam Lightsey at Sycamore, brought to the penitentiary. I informed the solicitor that I would comply with your request. Wire me at once when you expect to reach Columbia. Be very careful and run no risk of lynching." Sheriff tVner.li rnnlied: "M. M. Liffllt sey, father of the murdered boy, Sam Lightscy, is opposed to violence. Rumors afloat as to lynching. Prisoners on Southern train for Columbia, and train on time. Notify penitentiary authorities."?Columbia State, Wednesday, December 17. ICANDVIl CANDY! CANDY! . I have just received the finest selection in the city, call and see it.... N?i?i ?i I also have a full line of Canned Goods, Groceries, Fruits and Tobacco. I DELIVER ALL GOODS IX CITY LIMITS FREE. GIVE ME A TRIAL. N. Burton Folder, BAMBERG, S. C. ] NOTICE TO CREDITORS. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Bamberg county, made in the case of E. R. Hays et al. vs. Bam berg Cotton Mills et al, the creditors of said Bamberg Cotton Mills are required to prove their claims before me at my office, at Bamberg, S. C.,on or before Saturday, the 3rd. day of January, 1903. The said creditors are hereby notified to prove their claims accordingly. H. C. FOLK, Master for said County. Bamberg, S. C., December 15, 1909. RECEIVER'S SALE. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Bamberg County, in the State of South Carolina, made in the case cf E. R. Hays et al. vs. Bamberg Cotton Mills et al., I will offer for sale to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House, at Bamberg, S. C., between the usual hours of sale, on Monday, the 5th. day of January, 1903, all the property of said Bamlicrg Cotton Mills, except choses in action and books of account, consisting mainly of eleven and one-third acres of land in the said town of Bamberg, with buildings thereon, the main building of said Mills being202 by 50 feet, L 50 by 50 feet, three stories high, boiler house 37+ by 50 feet, cloth andstorage rooms, office and office fixtures, (one 2-roorr house, fourteen 3-room houses,one4-room house, two 5-room houses, and one six-room house, for operatives), further description as to location &c. made known on day of sale, or on application to me, one HarrisCorliss Engine 225 H. P., one Erie City Engine 225 H. P., two Lombard Boilers 100 II. P. each, three Erie City Boilers 100II.P. each, 248 Looms, 10,752 Spindles, one Folder, one Trimmer, Opener, Breaker, Intermediates, Finishers, Cards, Deliveries, Slubbers, Warners, Slashers, Trimmer, Press, Fire Pump, Water Pump, Heaters, Lathe, Gear Cutter, Drill Press, Dvnamos and Sprinklers; also all cotton and manufactured goods on band and not shipped. Terms: cash. The upset price is fifty thousand dollars, and no bid for a less amount will be received. Prospective bidders are required to deposit with rac certified check for at least five thousand dollars, each, payable to my order, as a guarantee of good faith, before bidding. If terms are not complied with within one hour property willberesold on same terms at purchaser's risk. Purchaser to pay for papers. JNO. H. COPE, Receiver. Bamberg, S. C., December 15,1902. MASTER'S SALES. By virtue of decrees of the Court of Common Pleas for Bamberg County, male in the following cases, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House at Bamberg, S. C., on Monday, the 5th. day of January, 1903, between the usual hours of sale, the property below described : In the case of A. W. Knight vs. C. P. Carter and* David M. Smith. All that certain tract or parcel of land lying, situate and being in Bamberg county, in State of South Carolina, containing sixty-one acres, more or less, bounded North by lands of M. H. Smith & Son, East by lands of Isaac W. Carter, South by lands of Geo. J. Hiers, and West by lands of C. Ehrhardt Sons. Terms: cash. Pmchaser to pay for papers. If terms are not complied with within one hour, the lands will be resold on same terms at risk of first purchaser. In the case of Jacob Rentz et al. vs. Martha Laurenda Rentz et al. All that plantation or tract of land sit* uate, lying and being in said State and county,containing twq hundred and twenty-five acres, more or less, and bounded on the North and West bv lands of Mrs. Joseph Miley, on the East by the Edisto River, and on the South by lands of ihe Estate of Jahez G. SmoakTerms: One-half cash, balance on a credit of one year from day of sale, secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises, to l>ear interest from da^' of sale, with leave to purchaser to anticipate the whol%.or any part of the credit portion, and if terms of sale are not complied with within one hour, the premises will be resold on same terms at risk of former purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers. ' H. C. FOLK, Master for Bamberg County. Bamberg, S. C., December 15, 1902. / . 0 \ n--" ? T- _ ?s, etc. on hand. G. FRANK WHEN IN NEED Of FURNITURE of an\T kind for the home or office, remember that I have the largest - 1 ,J 1 ? ? ? siock in this section, ann as i ouy iu car roan mis, yuu mu mm mc prices much lower than others can afford to sell for. Bedroom and Parlor Suites, Wardrobes, Sideboards, Enameled Beds, Chairs, Rockers, Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Linoleums, Baby Carriages, Shades, Pictures and in fact any and everything to be had in the line of furniture and house furnishing goods. Picture Frames made to order from a beau- ? tiful line of mouldings. Remember, too, that I carry a stock of COFFINS AND CASKETS second to none in the State, and will cheerfully serve you at any hour, day or night. Have a nice Hearse for attendance at funerals when desired. I also handle a full line of the best makes of Cooking and Heating Stoves. Don't buy anything in my line until you see my goods and get my low prices, t will surely save you money. Just try it. Lime and Cement always on band, In any quantity, from a barrel to a car load. E. C. HAYS, The Furniture Man. BAMBERG, S. Ck THEY ARE HERE! Wc have in our stables as fine a lot of stock as ever have been brought to this section. HORSES & HULES in this lot and some good ones, too. Extra good work Mules and fancy driving Horses, single and pairs. See us to buy or trade. .inNFS RRQC Lightest and Shortest Write for catalogue and learn the 40 advantages of the HAMMOND. (Wanted:?Rates of advertising from county papers.) THE DOWLING HARDWARE Co. General Agents for South Carolina. Bamberg, S. C. , TO THE PUBLIC We heg to announce to the Mill and Gin owners of Bamberg and adjoining"counties that we have opened the Dixon machine shops at i Bamberg for the repair and sale of ENGINES, BOILERS, GINS, ^ILLS and all kinds of agricultural Machinery. We will do our own work, guarantee every job we do, make our prices reasonable, and sell nothing but ! rot.PJaoo MAPUIMEPY onri CIIPPI IPC III oi uiaoo mnunim.ui uiiu uui lii.vi All we ask is an opportunity to prove what we can do. Thanking the people in advance for all favors they may extend to us. We are very respectfully yours, The Making of Engine Brasses a Specialty. F. M. POOSER & SON. Largest and Most Complete . Establishment Sontli. Q Q IVIAYl IEL.D GEO. S. HIM 4 SOB. ' | a ATTORNEY AT LAW, sSlP P W. P. RILEY, manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Moulding and; FIRE, Building Material, Sash Weights ; and (lord, Window and Fancy i LIFE Glass a Specialty. ! , 9 CHARLESTOy, S. C. ! ACCIDENT Purchase our make, which we guarao-, tee superior to any sold Souih, and there- j INSURANCE. Special Notices. ===================== FOR SALE.?A young Jersey bull, out BAMBERG, S. C. of a registered Jersey cow, and sired by _ _ J the registered bull of the famous Vander- Ivl ON P V TO I O A N bill herd at Biltmore, N.C. Will sell for , ",UWCT ,U $25. S. G. MAYFIELD. WANTED.?Standard yellow pine ties APPL1 TO 0x9x8. ANDERSON LUMBER CO'Y, Charleston, S. C. ^ Bros. Bice, Cut this out and take it to Bamberg Pharmacy and get a free sample of Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver tablets, the snri Pahb^pIaf^ At 1 9\r best physic. They cleanse and invigorate Attorneys aa? tGlBSeiOrS ai Law, the stomach, improve the appetite and ^ ' regulate the bowels. Regular size, 25c. RAvmfin p. n op > I per box. | iiAM.DJcilvU' v. Il.j O. v. I. . .. ' - v. ^rn'" >: ust *3 arrived BAiVlBERQ. """" --SHERIFF'S SALE. j TP-WrSliicrmf Souili Carolina?County of Tiamberg?In the Court of Common Ple*$, J. O. Patterson, Assignee, Plaintiff, rsk J. B. O'Neal, Defendant. X By virtue of an execution to me directed by C. B. Free, Esq., Clerk of the Comrt, made in above entitled case, I have levied ^ upon and will sell in front of the Court House door, at Bamberg, Bamberg, S. 0., on Monday, January 5th, 1903, (it being salesday in said month) during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described tract of land, to-wit: One tract of land in Bamberg county, and bounded as follows: On all sides by lands formerly owned bv H. S. Move. (now of F. M." Bamberg) and lands formerly owned by M. A. Moye (now of Geo. Kearse), and containing 69? acres. Also one tract containing 290 acres, bounded on all sides by lands formerly of Sallie A. Moye, H. S. Moye, Dr. L. M. Ayer, and M. A. Moye. Also one tract containing 110 acres, bounded North by lands of B. B. Kirkland, on the East by lands formerly of H. S. Moye, on the South by run of Big 8altkehatchie River, and on the West by lands of R. C. Kirkland. ';?? Also one tract containing 178 acres, bounded North by H. C. Ritter, East by H. C. Ritter, on the South by lands of Dr. J. W. Weekly, and West by lands of F. M. Bamberg. Levied upon as the property of J. B. O'Neal, and sold to satisfy said execution. Purchaser to pay for papers. A J. B. HUNllR, Sheriff Bamberg County. Bamberg, S. C., December 16,1002. SHERIFF'S SALE. State of South Carolina?County of ' Bamberg?In the Court of Common Pleas. Mrs. S. E. Bates, Plaintiff, against Paul DeL. Black, as administrator of estate of / '^11 J. B. Bates. By virtue of an execution in above entitled case to me directed by C. B. Free, Clerk of said Court for Bamberg county, I have levied upon and will sell at public auction, in front of &e court house door . in the town of Bamberg, on Monday, January 5th, 1903, the same being salesday in said month, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: All that tract of land lying, being and situate in Buford's Bridge township, Bamberg county, State of South Carolina, containing sixty-two acres, more or less, and bounded as follows, to wit: On the North by lands of Kate D. Kirkland, East by lands of R. C. Kirkland, formerly of Misses Lila and Nona Kirkland, West by lands of Mrs. Viola Drawdy, and South by lands of Dr. E. Kirkland. Terms cash and purchaser to pay for papers. J. B. HUNTER, anenn isamoerg uounty. Bamberg, S. C., December 2,1902. ASSESSMENT NOTICE. . ' ^ I will be at the following places on the days and dates named- below for the parpose of taking returns of personal prop- .5^ erty, to-wit: Oak Grove School house, Wednesday, January 7th, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. # EhrhSrdt, Thursday, January 8th, 9.80 &. ra. to 4 p. m. Colston School house, Friday, January 9th, 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. * Springtown, Monday, January 12th, 10 L m. to l*p. m. J. J. Kearse's Store, Tuesday, January L3th, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.St. John's, Wednesday, January 14th, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Camp Hill School house, Thursday, Jai- $ nary 15th, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Cuffie Creek School house, Friday, Jannary 16th, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Farrell's Store, Monday, January 19th, 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Hill's School house, Tuesday, January 30th, 9 a. m. to 12 m. Hunter's Chapel, Wednesday, January 31st, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Clear Pond (school house), Thursday, January 22nd, 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. -''-"^?9 Denmark, Monday, Tuesday, Wednea- ^ ^8 day, Jan. 26,27,28, till 11 a. m. Lees, Thursday, January 29th, 11 a. m. HightowePs Mill (school house), Friday, January 30th, 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. / . Go van, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb- ' ruary 3rd and 4th. * j|sa Olar, Thursday and Friday, February 5th and 6th. Midway, Monday, Februaiy 9th. At the Court House until Feb. 20th. Fifty per cent, penalty will be added to all property not returned by February . 20th. Where land has been bought or / sold, notice should be made of same on return, giving name of seller and purchaser. R. W. D. ROWELL, Iga Auditor Bamberg County. Bamberg, S. C., December 16,1902. TAX NOTICE. ^ The treasurer's office will be C^en for A the collection of State, county, school and all ether taxes from the 15th day of October, 1^02, until the 31st day of December, 1902, inclusive. For the convenience of the taxpayers I will be at the following places on the days and dates named below: Tne following is the tax levy: For State purposes, 5 mills; for county purposes, 4 mills; constitutional school, 3 mills, making a total of 12 mills. Special school levies: Bamberg, No. 14, H mills. Hunter's Chapel, No. 50,1 mill. Denmark, No. 21, 3 mills. Binnaker's, No. 45, 3 mills. Barbary Branch, No. 48,2$ mills. Govan, No. 36, 3 mills. ^ Cuffle Creek, No. 55, 9 mills. Clear Pond, No. 25, 2 mills. Olar, No. 43, 2 mills. Lees, No. 47,2 mills. . - v i Oak Grove, No. 30, 3 mills* Hopewell, No. 1,3 mills. Hampton, No. 8, 2 mills. Midway, No. 3, 9 mills. Ehrhardt, No. 24, 2 mills. Colston, No. 26,1 mill. Denmark road district, 1 mill. Ml it _ J . i win receive me roaa commutation tax ($1.00) from October 15th, until February 1st, 1903. JNO. F. FOLK, Treasurer Bamberg County. ~~ FOR SALE. One tract of land containing one hundred and twenty-six acres, one large dwelling, three tenant houses, two bored wells, one in piazza and one in lot; situated about one mile South of the corporate limits of Bamberg. For price and terms apply to F. M. Bamberg. G. Moye Dickinson, INSURANCE. % FIRE* LIFE, TORNADO, ACCIDENT, LIABILITY, CASUALTY. Office at The Cotton Oil Co, S. C. AND BELL TELEPHONES.. DK.G.F.HAIK, .M DENTAL SURGEON, Bamberg, S, C, In office every day in the week. Graduate of Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, class 1892. Member of 8. C. Dental Association. Office next to bank. :> % IISstillBf