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uJbr iambcrg ifrralb Thursday, March 11, 1915. SHORT LOCALS. Hrief Items of Interest Throughout rhe Town and County. Very little cotton is now being sold on the Bamberg market. The farmers seem to be holding on to the ctonio tnr hiaher Drices. Rev. J. B. Fearn, a missionary to China, made a most interesting and instructive address at the Methodist church here last Thursday evening. Sheriff S. G. Ray and family have moved from Denmark to Bamberg, ofccupving the residence recently purchased by Mr. Ray near the Farmers Gin company. The building of the new colored Methodist church is progressing rapidly. Already much of the brick work has been laid, and the church will be completed within the next few weeks. > Rev. W. I. Herbert is this week conducting services at the Carlisle school auditorium. Two services are being held each day, at 1 and 7 p. m. The public is cordially invited to aftonrf all services. A sample room is being added to tbe Johnson hotel. The addition is of brick. Recently the premises have been renovated and remodeled, and it is understood the hotel will soon be opened under new manage_ inent. The bankrupt stock of McKenzie Bros, will be sold on March 18, at the store room of the company at Ehrhardt, at 12 o'clock, noon. McKenzie Bros, were recently adjudged bankrupts, and Mr, A. F. Hendersoh was appointed trustee .in bankruptcy. Mr. Carlton W. Sawyer, who was recently appointed by the governor to succeed A. W. Jones as comptroller Icr general, is well known in Bamberg, being at one time bookkeeper at the cotton mill. He has many friends here, who congratulate him - upon his appointment. The friends of Mrs. I. B. Felder will be pained to learn that she has been quite ill. On Sunday Mr. Felder carried her to her old home at Commerce, Ga., where she is now undergoing treatment. Mr. Felder re/ . turned Wednesday, and Mrs. Felder was resting well when he left her. In regard to the trial last week of Mr. James A. Wyman for the killing of Minyard May, it 6hould be stated that the court instructed the i jury to sign a verdict of not guilty, the solicitor stating that the State would not ask a verdict of guilty in this case. The solicitor also consented to a verdict of not guilty in the case of Sam Jenkins. In the prelimfnery debate for the intersociety contest of Wofford Fitting school, Spartanburg, last week, Mr. Wilson Johns was one of the debaters. The Spartanburg Journal J - V- ~ ? ~ nf tho mnst says me ucuaic woo >."v- ? hotly contested debates ever held at the Wofford Fitting school. The intersociety debate will be held on March 27, and Mr. Johns won a place as one of the debaters in the contest. Death of Mr. D. G. Richardson. ( The many friends in Bamberg of Mr. Douglas G. Richardsoir, of Denmark, were shocked to learn of his death last Wednesday night at the Baptist hospital in Columbia. Mr. Richardson was carried to the hospital only a few days previous to his death for treatment, and few^persons knew of his illness. The remains were carried to Camden where interment took place. Mr. Richardson was the son of Major H. D. Richardson, and one of Denmark's leading young men. He was a native of Clarendon county, coming to Denmark several years ago. At the time of his death he was the mayor of the town, and had numerous friends all other the county. Besides His widow, wno was .uiss Aiice Corbett, of Camden, Mr. Richardson is survived by two children, a son and a daughter. Three brothers survive him, Messrs Richard and Ransom Richardson and H. B. Richardson, Jr. He had one sister, Mrs. Wallace Ball, of New York. Mr. Richardson was connected with many of Denmark's business enterprises, and was a highly esteemed and public spirited citizen. Woman's Missionary Institute. The Woman's Missionary Institute, embracing the eighth association in the western division, will meet with the Denmark Paptist church April 15-16. The State officers are expected here, and an interesting and instructive programme has been arranged. All women interested in the work are cordially invited to be with us. MRS. S. G. MAYFIELD, President. MISS ROSABEL TURNER, Sec. and Treas. FI WKRAL. OF COL. COl'XTS. | Remains Laid to Rest in Restland Cemetery Thursday. ?? The remains of Col. Thomas J. I Counts, who died Wednesday of last week in Florence at the home of his [ daughter, .Mrs. Sanders, were brought [ to Bamberg on Thursday, and interment occurred in Restland cemetery. I Rev. W. R. .McMillan conducting the [ funeral services. The following gentlemen acted as active pallbearers: Messrs G. Moye Dickinson. F. \V. t Free. .1. J. O'Neal, J. F. Carter, J. J. Jones, J. C. Moye. The honorary ? 1,1 \fAPoro A \fr?TR I panuearcrs wcio .wcooio n. Speaks, W. E. Spann. A. S. Easterling, W. I. Johns, W. .M. Brabham. X. Z. Felder. J. H. Hadwin, J. D. Copeland, Sr., C. R. Brabham, Sr., D. F. Hooton, J. T. O'Neal, G. Frank Bamberg, Dr. Covington, Dr. H. F. Hoover. Thomas J. Counts, son of David and Elizabeth Counts, was born on Isaackson's Branch, Barnwell county, on the fourth day of July, 1827. At the age of six years his mother died, and at the age of eight his father followed his mother to the grave. Having no near relative to care for him, he and his only brother 1 were placed in charge of Mr. Seth Daniels, with whom they lived for several years. While yet a young boy, Mr. Daniels moved to the State OI AiaoauiiJ, wiicic iuc; i ooiuvu ov. eral years. The young men became dissatisfied with Alabama, and with the consent of their guardian, returned to this State, driving an old horse, given them by Mr. Daniels, through the country. They were cared for back in this State by Mr. W. J. Mixon, and resided at Barnwell village. They attended school there for some years, and then decided to enter into business at Graham's Turnout. Soon after this, the | war with Mexico was declared, and his brother went to the front, dying a few years after his return, from the hardships of the Mexican campaign. Col. Counts was married at the age of 21 to Miss Janie S. Mo.ve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Moye, and after his marriage, he retired from the mercantile business to pursue farming, on account of his ill health. The farm restored his health entirely, and he continued to operate his farming pursuits for many years. Mrs. Counts died on Oct. 16, 1905, 1 beine only a few years his junior. Soon after his marriage, Col. . Count* joined the Baptist church, and continued a devout and consci- i entious Christian worker until his death. In 1876, Col. Counts was elected to the State senate from the county of Barnwell, and served in that office with distinction for four years. When Bamberg county was formed, he was made the first master in equity. He held this office for four years, and was then tendercu the office of referee in bankruptcy for this county, serving in this capacity for several years. During his 81st year, after suffering with defective eyesight for many, years, Col. Counts discovered that his eyesight had returned to him, and he was able to discard his glasses >entirely. Seven children were born to Col. and Mrs. Counts. The two eldest died within 48 hours at the ages of one and three years. Several years later three other children died with in a period of three years, two 01 them leaving families. Col. Counts derived his title by being elected colonel of the 43rd regiment of South Carolina militia, serving in this capacity with justice, ability and distinction for many years. He was a kind and affectionate father and husband, apd the los6 of his wife, after fifty-four years of married life, placed a great burden of sorrow upon him, which he bore to his death. , Col. Counts prepared for his family a most interesting sketch of his life, and the foregoing facts are taken therefrom. The sketch was not prepared with any idea of publication, but for his children and grand children. All through the sketch there runs a peculiar and strong affection and noble sentiments, thoughtful advice and kind words for his family and friends, whom he numbered by the hundreds. The passing of this venerable man removes one of the human landmarks of Bamberg. Always prominent in public matters, devout in church duties, kind and attentive to his friends and acquaintances. Col. Counts occupied a large place in the hearts of the people of this city and county. (Mminal Court Adjourns. The criminal docket of the general sessions court was cleared up on Thursday, and the court adjourned : until Monday morning, when the civil docket was commenced. The lasi case tried in the criminal court was that of the State versus Henry and Oneta Frederick and Tom Donalson, charged with arson. A verdidt of not guilty was found. , Glendale Spring Water delivered by J. A. Murdaugh for 50c for 5gallon bottle.?adv. tf. 1 New Advertisements. Lost advertisement. L. B. Fowler?Shoo Fly. Delk's .Market?Specials. W. D. Bennett?Wanted. j W. D. Bessinger?For Sale. G. A. Lucas?Special Notice. B.. E. & W. R. R.?Placing Cars. I Thielen Theatre?Prof. Chevelier. | W. L. Douglass?Bankrupt Notice.) Jones A. Williams?Will Buy! Corn. B., E. <? w. K. k.?upen tor snipmen ts. Peoples Bank?The Time Will Come. Bamberg Banking Co.?Remit by Check. G. A. Jennings?Notice to Tax payers. Enterprise Bank?Check Your Savings. International Travel Slip Co.? Travel Slips. George Reynolds?Spring Carnival and Festival. Mrs. A. McB. Speaks & Co.? Spring Millinery Opening. LaVerne Thomas & Co.?First Showing of Spring Millinery. Faiyners & Merchants Bank?Put His First Money in the Bank. J. B. Brickie?Would You Take Yoru Watch to a Blacksmith? Hooton's Ladies Store and Millinery Parlor?Hooton's Opening. l*AAO& A AAA ?VtWA* J Miss Mallie Patrick, who returned to her work as milliner at Eastman, Ga., last week, enroute there was in a serious wreck, near Buckhead Junction. Miss Patrick's friends will _ be glad to know that she suffered no injuries other than a severe shock. The Associated Press account of the wreck follows: c Augusta, Ga., March 3.?Fast pas- _ senger train No. 4. on the Georgia 0 Railroad, leaving Atlanta at 8 o'clock tonight, split a switch 300 yards | from Buckhead Station at 10:55 tonight. The engine was driven partly through a car standing on the siding, and that car and the engine are burn- _ F ing. Four passenger coaches were thrown over the main line, the sleeping car alone remaining on the rails. Engineer Bryant jumped and was uninjured, but his fireman was crushed to death. So far as can be n learned, only one passenger was in- F jured, though the travel was as heavy as usual in the overturned v, coaches. ~? T.?v The JJeik case inea. ^ Monday morning, when the court A opened, the first case called was that s of D. J. Delk against the Atlantic 0 Coast Line railway. In this case Mr. e Delk asked damages from the railroad in the sum of $20,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained s by him while a passenger on the de- p fendant railway in the State of Flor- Cl ida. The complaint alleged that he was carried past the station where he was to get off, and that when the train stopped he was pushed off the n train at a point, during the night, n where he could not get transports- h tion to return to his station; that he ^ was injured by being pushed from the train and suffered from exposure af- c, ter being put off the train, and that & his baggage was not turned over to p him. The case was given to the jury c Tuesday afternoon, and a verdict was a reached about three o'clock Wednes- p day morning. Mr. Delk was award- ^ ed a verdict in the sum of $5,500. c Millinery Openings. ^ The three millinery stores in the c city have announcements in this is- li sue of The Herald of the spring millinery openings on Wednesday, 1< Thursday and Friday, March 17, 18 and 19. The spring millinery opening is an event of much importance to the ladies, who watch for the an- n nouncements. Very pretty and at- v tractive styles prevail this spring, y and it is stated that the exhibits will ^ be unusually interesting. The three ^ stores agreed to have their openings ^ on the same dates this spring. r Destroyed by Fire Monday. _______ u On .Monday, shortly after noon, the 2 residence occupied by Mr. T. J. Rentz, on Carlisle street, was completely destroyed by fire. The house was owned by Mr. William Summers, j of the Branchville section. It is v stated that the loss on the house was covered by insurance, but that no in- p surance was carried by Mr. Rentz on ti the contents. Much of the furniture was saved from the flames, but the ^ greater part was burned with the p house. The fire is thought to have n Started from the flue, the blaze being first seen on the roof. It is stated j that the house was valued at about ^ $1,000. j Will l*resent Comedy. ^ C On Friday, March 19th, the teachers and four young men of the town q will present a light comedy in the graded school auditorium. Watch the posters.?adv. Mrs. A. 1 I Spri iirrrvMrcn k W LUI^ILOL/^ Mai Miss Bar you Sand, Pu tlesh IN ALL Baptist Church. Prayer meeting at the Baptist hurch Thursday 7:45 p. m., subject, 1st Psalm. If you want to hear something ood, come to the Baptist church unday a. m. Dr. C.' C. Brown, the it and the sage of the South Carona Baptist ministry, will preach. Subject Sunday p. m., 7:45: "The 'ellow Who Forgot." w. r. McMillan. Music Club Meeting. The Apollo Music club met on Wedesday afternoon with the Misses 'oik. A musical programme as follows as rendered: "Prelude" (RachmaninofT), Miss frma Black; reading, "Russian lusic," by Mrs. Robert Ayer; "Thou .rt Like Unto a Flower" (Rubentein), Mies Ethel Black; story of nly Russian opera, "The Snow Maidn," by Miss May Zeigler; duet, Waltz" (Moszkowski), Miss Kate Lentz and Mrs. Clarence Black; Rusian national hymn by the club. Refreshments were served in three ourses. Mrs. Hoover Entertains. Mrs. H. F. Hoover entertained a umber of ladies on Friday afteroon at bridge, in compliment to her iouse guest, Mrs. E. D. Puett, of lharlotte, N. C. Four tables were arranged for ards. and the ladies indulged in everal interesting games. Mrs. C. '. Hooton, being the most skillful ontestant, was awarded first prize, pair of silk hose. The consolation rize fell to Mrs. LaVerne Thomas, 'he guest prize, a beautiful cut glass ompote dish, was presented Mrs. 'uett. After cards a delightful salad ourse was served, followed by deicious cream and cake. *"* *? ?a Mrs. iioover s gueoio ovely afternoon. Town Election. The city election for aldermen and iayor and one member of the public rorks commission will be held on lay 4th. Messrs A. McB. Speaks, ?. B. Fowler and P. B. Murphy have een named managers of election. .11 voters must be registered. Thegistration books are now open at he office of the city clerk and treasrer, and will remain open until the 7th of April. To Arrange Memorial Exercises. The executive committee of the Livers Bridge Memorial association - ill meet at the memorial grounds n Saturday, March 13, at 3 o'clock . m., for the purpose of arranging or memorial services. Committee s follows: Dr. X. F. Kirkland, Dr. f. W. I. Loadholt, Eddie Kearse, J. '. Breeland, John Peters. J. W. Jenv. ,T. A. Peters. Rev. D. B. Grose lose. G. J. Herndon, M. O. Kinard, . E. McMillan. W. H. Ritter, J. F. [earse, Calvin Rentz, M. A. Kinard, . C. Kinard, J. J. Folk. J. D. Jenny, V. D. Sease, J. W. Kinard. H. W. hitty, Asbury Kirkland. A full attendance earnestly reuested. DR. N. F. KIRKLAND, J. W. JENNY, President. Secretary. McB. Speaks & Co. NVITE YOU TO THEIR ; I ing Opening iY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, ch 17th 18th and 19th ker is prepared to show the newest thin&s in tty, Flame, and Bat4 i j ip Gray Shades 1 1 THE NEWEST SHAPES M The Bamberg, Ehrhardt and Walterboro Raibroad 1 1 .1 is placing cars along tne line for farmers to have - -- V f their fertilizers shipped. This is a great conven . "j.-y ; ience to the farmers. Wi i??????????? : HONOR ROLL. Box Sapper. Denmark Public Schools for Month The public is cordially invited to Ending March 5, 1915. Attend a box supper at the Heyward School house on Friday night, March First grade?Grace Wiggins, Mary j2th. The ladies are requested to Hane Walker, Helen Brooker. bring boxes. Proceeds to be used Second grade?Edward Zeigler, for benefit of school.?adv. Sarah Califf, Claudia Holton, Ada Hutto, Dorothy Matthews, John SPECIAL NOTICES. I Turner, Edward Sojourner, Georgia Fogle, Myrtle Walker. Advertisements Under This Hqad 25c. Third grade?Francis Dozier, Al- For 25 Words or Less. Kflrf Pniir Stanwiv Hutto Jar"es Mc- ?~?:?; :? ? *2"~ warned?a copy 01 m? Ditmu?& Crae, Richard Sojourner, Margaret Herald of September 12, 1912. Brooker. Herald office. / Fourth grade-Evelyn Cain El- For gale-One Maxwell touring dridge Hightower, Byrl Price, Doro- a^ a bargain. Apply to W. Max ( thy Riley. Walker, Ehrhardt, S. C. tf. * Fifth grade-Carlisle Folk. Ed- ghoo Fly-Give me your order for ward Cox, Louise Ra\, Ruth Califf, screen doors and windows. L. B.Martha Cacioppo. FOWLER, Bamberg, S. C. tf. Sixth grade?Edna Creech, Anna Will Buy 25,000 bushels of corn Matthews. commencing June 1st, 1915. JONE8 > . Seventh grade?Elizabeth McCrae, A. WILLIAMS, Bamberg, S. C. 3-18 Julia McCrae, Daisy Tillman. For Sal*_Indian Runner Duck rv{?V.*J, oredn TnHa rnv Willip 1 O tr\y R(\r- A nnlv tn W D. uiguiu w J A w 4Wt ww. **rr*/ ?" - - ?- , ..., Delle Hutto, Kathryn Fauat. . | BESSINGER and SON, Bamberg, 8. Ninth grade?Wieters Califf, Genie I C. 4-8-15. Fogle, Barnwell Huggins, Hazel La-I For Rent?Store formerly occuCroy, Martha Wiggins, Clara Wy-ipied by Brickie's garage. Will be man repaired to suit tenant. Apply to H. Tenth grade?Frances Guess, Vir-1 G-RAHAM. if. ginia Hutto, Christobel Mayfield, For Sale?Fancy strain Ringlet Vera Wiggins. BarredRock eggs at farmers' prices. j in, i r. v, AIso KmS BIS BoH Cotton seed. ApEleventh grade?Frank Creech, ply tQ j6t q'NEAL. tf. Kathleen Fogle, Agnes Goza. . Lost?Sunday afternoon last, a Clear Pond School. cresent broach with three opals and : a number of small peajl settings. .1 TTT" t~> j v , Initials "W. S.? engraved on back. Honor roll of Clear Pond school Rewar(j if returned to this office. for fourth and fifth months. Seventh grade?Dorris Folk, Vera , 'See a saw 11 set; a uu"? ? _r ,, let me have it and you will see a McMillan, Rosa Walker. saw Sharp. Bring me your orders Third grade?Reba Steedly. for sash, doors, blinds, mouldings,. Second grade?Joe Martin. etc., at Brickie's Garage. L. B. FOWFirst grade?Mary Martin, Lyn- ^ER. tf. wood Pearson, Vera Pearson. Wanted?One Jersey cow, freeh. # , ? in milk. Must be a heavy milker Langford-Priester. with a large percentage of butter, fat and young. None but an A-l cow Sunday afternoon, last, at the do* Address, w- D. BENNETT. Lodge, S. C. 4-1. home of the bride, at Brunson, Mr. # W. H. Priester, of Bamberg, and Mrs. i ' . . . March 6, between o and 9:30 o clock OT,ortr*r/l wopo limtpd in D 0,5,0 in itiai. .in? . in uoiiiucife. marriage, the Rev. J. Hartwell Ed- i several stores in Bamberg from 7 wards officiating. The marriage to 9:30. Liberal reward if returned came as quite a surprise to their! t0 herald office. 3-18. many friends. Immediately after the j Best Truck Seed: Grown especially ceremonv, Mr. and Mrs. Priester left for seed. Any variety the following: for their home in this county. Mrs.! ?"c"mber 55? lb': cantaloupe. Rocky _ . ? , . ;Ford grown 55; melon: Watson 40; Priester is a well known and popular; any other melon 35; tomato $1.35; , (lady of Brunson. who numbers heriokra 25c. Corn, weevl'-proof, big I thu cfnrp Mr. Priester yielder, dollar peck, bushel three. - - HI? ^ 1 A /i i 1 ICIIUO k/ J CUV WT-w-w-.w. is a leading citizen of this section, ^eltdest ytekler, dollar fifty "bushed.' J They are now receiving congratula- Profit fifty t0 five hundred dollars 1 tions of their many friends. acre trucking. Send 4 cents stamps I ? for instructions. L. A. STONEY, Al- fl Head The Herald. $1.50 per year, lendale, S. C. 4-1. ? I J'I I jim i . ''A i