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W$t pamfcerg Heralb Thursday* July 4, 1918. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Albert Curry, convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment at the November, 1908, term of court in Bamberg, has been paroled during good behavior by Governor Richard I. Manning. The Democratic executive committee of this county met last week and fixed the assessments of the can/ didates for various offices and named the places at which campaign meethoiri notice of which may lugs n 111 uu uu.vt, ?? be found in another column of this issue of The Herald. The July term of court will convene in Bamberg next Monday morning with Judge Hayne F. Rice, of Aiken, presiding. Only equity business will be heard at this term, and no jury has been drawn. Last summer the term lasted about one hour. There is very little business for the coming term to dispose of. As a result of a oollision, Joe Mitchum, a negro, was painfully in\ jured Monday. Mitchum was riding a horse which collided with the heavy truck of Mr. E. W. Watson loaded with several poplar logs. The front wheel of the truck ran over the negro's leg, severely bruising it. The horse was injured slightly. Questionnaires were mailed out last week to the young men who registered in the registration on June 5th. The order numbers were drawn in Washington last Thursday. The \ new registrants will be classified the same as those of last year, but it is stated that practically all of the new registrants will come under class one, as very few of them are married or have dependents. Mr. J. Carl Kearse writes: "I al1 ways enjoy reacting your paper aim especially so since I am so far away. As you know I am stationed at the U. S. proving grounds here in Maryland. This is where all the guns ammunition, fighting implements, etc., are tested before they are sent abroad. I am assigned to the legal section, so don't get very much actual experience in the testing. However, my office is located so near the firing line that I have a very good idea of how a real battle must f ' sound." Death of Mr. W. F. Waite. Cope, June 27.?W. F. Waite, formerly of Greenwood but who, just a month ago moved to Cope to live with his son, W. F. Wait, Jr., died about 1 o'clock in the afternoon on June 24. | ' Mr. Wait had always enjoyed the best of health up to a very short time ago, and at his death was nearing 74 years. The body was taken to Eutawville and laid beside that of t, his wife, who was Miss Susan Brooks, and who preceded him to the grave eight years ago. He is survived by four children as follows: W. F. Wait, Jr., of Cope; L. G. Waite, of Greenwood; Mrs. R. B. Waite, of Columbia, % onrl Mrc r?r .T O nf Fdisto i Islan^. v ^ *m* mm State High School Diplomas. The State department of education has issued State high school diplomas to the following four-year graduates of the Bamberg and Dent mark high schools: Bamberg?Lois Evelyn Brabham. I Mary Ann Bronson, Rebecca Dickin-I son, Thelma EulaJie Ellzey, Mary: Lee Grimes, Florence Margaret Jennings, Mildred Virginia Jones, Mamie McMillan, Eugenia Price, Janie Evelyn Sandifer, Jennie Elizabeth Simmons, Mary Rebecca Williams, Clarence-Edwin Field. Denmark?Julia Sadelle Cain, Julia Elizabeth Cox, Kathryn Faust, Willie Dell Hutto, Ethel Providence Patrick, Rachael LeCroy. ^ ! > ? New Advertisements. J. B. Brickie.?Chevrolet cars. E. D. Grant?Candidate's Card. F. O. Brabham?Candidate's'card. W. M. Sandifer?Candidate's Card. Clarence B. Free?Candidate's Card. Rarnhpr? Antn Co.?Fisk cord tires. Tom Ducker.?California ripe Olives. Bamberg Banking Co.?Small estates. Standard Oil Co.?At the touch of a match. ' Enterprise Bank.?The money question. U. S. Rubber Co.?We set tire standards. Bamberg Banking Co.?10 billions of savings. Farmers & Merchants Bank.?You want the best. * Chero-Cola Co.?Automobiling is doubly delightful. CAN DELIVER YEAR'S SUPPLY. Congressman Byrnes Secures Modilication of Wlieat Order. The matter of grinding the farmers' wheat in Bamberg county has been one of much concern this season. Since the government took charge of the flour output regulations were issued curtailing the amount ofwheat delivered by flour mills These regulations were issued for the purpose of restricting jthe .flour sold bv the large milling concerns, but the orders affected the small mills as well. The local mill, which grinds exclusively for'farmers on a toll basis, found itself confronted by the situation of being unable to deliver flour except in very small lots, and inasmuch as the mill here operates only a few months during the summer, it would have been impossible to handle the crop in this county on the basis of the regulations. Many complaints were registered with the food authorities and others. A few days ago The Herald took this matter up with Congressman James F. Byrnes, stating the exact conditions that existed in Bamberg county and with the local flour mill. Mr. Byrnes replied by wire that he had had made representations that day to the food administration, and as a result of his conference with the food authorities, the food administration immediately issued an order to allow mills to grind and deliver a supply of flour to farmers for twelve months, based on twelve pounds of flour per month for every person de pendent upon the farmer, including his own family and the families of his tenants or others dependent upon him. This modification of the regulations secured by Mr. Byrnes solves the situation in a very happy manner, and the farmers may now have their wheat ground. Below are reproduced the letter from Mr. Byrnes denying the report that Georgia mills have been allowed privileges not allowed to South Carolina mills; and a letter written by Mr. Byrnes to Capt. W. S. Bamberg, which sets forth clearly the new order and the reasons for its issuance. Washington, D. C., June 27, 1918. Bamberg Herald, Bamberg, S. C. I am enclosing copy of letter I have !this day written to Capt. W. S. Bamberg, and which explains itself. There was absolutely no justification for the statements that the State of Georgia was given any privilege not granted to South Carolina. The millers at Bamberg simply misunderstood the instructions. At any rate I am satisfied I have succeeded in straightennr U a tv~? o f+ on/1 ' a Air cofio fo HIS uiati^i auu' iu oauaiav" tion. With kindest personal regards, I am, Sincerely yours, JAMES F. BYRNES. ? Washington, D. C., June 27, 1918. Capt. W. S. Bamberg, Bamberg, S. C. My Dear Capt.:?Replying to your letter. There has evidently been a misunderstanding on the pjirt of those who are in charge off flour mills in Bamberg county. The Food Administrator issued order placing restriction upon the supply of wheat flour that could be withdrawn from mills, which restriction applied to the whole country. They do not prohibit or limit the amount of wheat that can be ground by a mill, but they do prohibit the delivery by the mill to the farmer of a supply greater than that specified in the order. Upon complaint of people in Bamberg I took this matter up with the Food Administrator, Mr. Hoover, and he stated that while all other people were to be denied the privilege of having on hand a large supply of flour, he recognized that exception had to be made in behalf of Southern farmers, and last year placed no restrictions upon them. As a result he said in many cases farmers had supplies exceeding their demand, and sold flour without regard , to the restrictions placed upon merchants, and .demoralized the service in' some localities in the South. He therefore issued an order which permitted a mill to grind all of the wheat offered by a farmer, but did not allow a farmer to withdraw a supply greater than that set forth in the order. Upon my presentation to him of the difficulties we had encountered in in ducing farmers to grow wheat at all, he took the matter up with the officials in charge of the wheat division, and on Friday last sent to the food administrators of the South a telegram revoking the thirty-day order, and authorizing the mills to deliver to farmers a supply sufficient to last until October first, based on twelve pounds per person per month, which is in excess of the average consumption. Upon receipt of your presenting the altitude of the farmer and other letters from Bamberg along the same line, I had a conference with Mr. Hoover this morning and told him the difficulty was that if a mill ground all of the wheat offered by a farmer, and then could not deliver a supply ior a longer ume man iniee mourns, that because of the absence of warehouse facilities in which to store the flour of the different farmers who patronize the mills, the mills would simply quit business entirely. I urged him to let them deliver a year's supply?assuring him that the farmers, appreciating the exception made in their case, would patriotically comply with the regulations of the food administration as to the amount of flour they should use per month. He granted my request and telegraphed to the State food administratars of the Southern States instructing them to advise couny agents to permit the mills to deliver to a farmer a year's supply, based upon 12 pounds perl month for every person dependent up- j on him, including tenants. In jus-' Civic League Meeting. The reguiar monthly meeting of ; the Civic league was held with the president, .Miss Alma Black, on Friday evening. At the meeting several important topics were discussed. Among the most interesting to note was the plan to have a director appointed to take charge of the play ! ground for the children. During vacation children are restless and have no place to play. The league has equipped a nice ground and having some one to supervise it, the children will enjoy it more and form a habit of going there for recreation. We are strongly urged to care for the children, to provide them with abund ant and decent recreation, that as a nation we will be richly repaid tor so doing. Every community should devote means for ample grounds for the development of strong and happy children. We are to look to them for our future, therefore it's important to develop their bodies to have strong men and women. The children of the poor and rich alike have the same instincts for play; so why not have them properly cultivated? Streets are no place for children to play, neither physically, morally, nor spiritually. Let us realize the necessity of caring for the children of our town now, and every parent cooperate in making the children better by aiding in some way the play ground. The league needs the cooperation of all and will appreciate any assistance in any way to help in bettering our town in an aesthetic and moral sense. Reunion Company G. The reunion of Company G. will be held at Bethesda church on August 8, 1918. The date of meeting was changed on account of revival meetings. Everybody invited and urged to come with well filled baskets. Every Confederate veteran will be expected at this meeting. We are expecting good speakers and a good time. Mr. G. W. Folk will have charge of the singing and we expect good music. J. R. Morris. W. F. Hughes and Connor Smoak, Committee on Tables and Grounds. J. C. COPELAND, J. B. HUNTER, Executive Committee. MRS. GEORGIA EMMA SMOAK, Secretary and Treasurer. ????^ Seventy-Five More Called. The Local Board for Bamberg county has receded a cali for seventy-five more registrants to be sent to the training camp. This call is for selectmen to entrain on July 15th and 16th, and will be composed of five white men and seventy negroes. This contingent will be the largest sent by this county since the big contingent of last February. Monday morning eight young men, four white and four colored, left t-? 1 *? ?i ' r>amut;rg iui spcuiai muusu iat li aiding, the white men going to the South Carolina University and the colored men to the State ..Colored college at Orangeburg. The white men were: Frank Kirkland, Bamberg; C. M. Cbitty, Olar; G. M. Kearse, Bamberg, and Elvyn Kearse, Olar. The colored men were: Prime Young, Denmark; Horance Reed, Denmark; A. C. Kee, Denmark, and John Moorer, Denmark." tification of his telegram he cited the food administrators of the South to the condition in Bamberg county, and urged them to encourage the construction of mills and warehouses so as to take care of the situation. With reference to your statement that you were informed that farmers of Georgia were allowed to grind wheat without any limit: This is true, just as it was true in South Carolina and every other State. There was no restriction upon a mill at Bamberg grinding a supply for a farmer, but neither the Bamberg mill nor the Georgia mill could deliver more than thirty days' supply. So that while this statement was correct, it at the same time was deceiving. The department can issue only a general order. Therefore, when as a result of my efforts in behalf of the Bamberg fo fho o^miniotrQtnr u*Qc pati iai o nig auiiiiiiAuv^MWA T> vinced there should be some modification, he sent a telegram, a copy of which your county administrator has, addressed to the administrator of Georgia, as well as other States, modifying the order so as to permit the mills to deliver three months supply. For this service I have been thanked by Georgians, who benefited as did cur own people. As a result of my efforts this morning a telegram was sent not only to Elliott, food administrator for South Carolina, but to the food administrator of Georgia and every other Southern State modifying the order and granting the mills permission to deliver a twelve months supply. I have no doubt that the people of Georgia will also appreciate this, but I have long since realized the truth of the statement that "no prophet is without honor save in his own country." The fact is that the farmers of Bamberg county bv taking this matter up with me have succeeded not only in helping themselves, but in helping the farmers of Georgia as well as those of every other Southern State. Your letter clearly presented your l case and I wish to thank you for writing me. and assure you that if at any time I can serve you I shall be glad to do so. With kindest personal regards. I am sincerely yours, JAMES F. BYRNES. WAR SAVINGS DRIVE. Over a Quarter of a Million Dollars i Pledged During Drive. The people of Bamberg count have responded nobly to the govern meat's cail to -pledge themselves t save and buy war savings stamp: Reports received up to Wednesda morning show a total for the count of over $253,000. with reports fror five communities not yet in hanc This puts us nearly $100,0Q0 -ihea of our June campaign quota o $160,000, but over $100,000 belo' nnr niiota for the vear. $380,000. I is hoped that the committees wil continue their efforts until thci communities have pledged the year' quota. According to the reports issued h the State War Savings committee Bamberg ranks second among th 'ouniies of th?) State. Calhoun rem ty has run up a magnificent tola oc 6350,000, and is leading the State While we regret that we have los the flag, we congratulate our siste county on her splendid work. So far as reported eleven countie in the State have secured their Jun quotas. AMOUNT PLEDGED IN WAR SA^ Bamberg Denmark Ehrhardt Olar Govan Kearse Embree Hunter's Chapel Lees Salem Schofield Colston Edisto Oak Grove Spring Branch Total Methodist Missionary Meeting. The meeting of the Woman's Mis sionary society of the Methodis church was held at the church at th usual time. Mrs. Frank Bamber; was leader, and announced her sub ject: "The Christian Law?A Da; for Worship and Spiritual Culture.' From time to time here of late w women are having brought to ou attention the great importance o rightly using the Sabbath daj Would that each member would prop erly observe this day of rest and o worship and of religious service Moreover we wish that we might se this sacred day kept throughout ou country. Quite a few readings bearing upoi Sabbath observance were read, Bibli questions were asked and answered and a questionnaire on "the influence in our community that are drawinj Christians away, from the religiou use of the Sabbath" was discusser by Mrs. Kirsch. The treasurer reported eighty-fiv dollars in the treasury. The superintendent' of social ser vire rennrted the exDenditure o funds for a needy family, and brougli other matters before us for though and action. We were invited to hold our Jul; meeting with our president, Mrs. B W. Simmons. RECORDING SECRETARY. Red Cross Xotes. In view of the fact that the Rei Cross rooms are nearly ready fo use, there is a request that som one who has some chairs they di not need or use donate them fo use in these ro'oms. Three sewin; machines are also badly needed. I would take too much money to bu; machines and some of the ladies, per haps, who do not sew could lent their machines for a while. Thes needed things are entirely necessar to the furnishings of the rooms am the work that is to be turned ou there, and any aid any one will giv will be greatly appreciated. All Red Cross workers please tak nAfo1 Thrpp nairs. nf snrks have bee] returned to us from Atlanta head quarters because they were not mad to measurements; also the heels wer bad and toes too knotty and pointed We dislike to have our knit goods especially, returned to us, becaus the directions can so easily be fol lowed. Directions for knitting sock have, been published in this pape .several times and each knitter wa asked to clip them and keep ther for reference. Those who have no these directions can get them by ap plying to the Red Cross work room in the Carlisle building. Those wh have garments ready for shipmenl please send to work rooms not late than Friday afternoon. t B? On August 1 Rochester (N. Y. plumbers will be increased to $6 day. \V. S. S. Cash Sales. > j The cash quota for Bamberg county in tiie War Savings drive was $22,000, 20 per cent, of the total June y quota. The amount of cash sales L. for June, according to the records o of the Bamberg postoffice Wednes: day morning was $29,667.00, and v there are very probably other reports y to come in. Many purchasers did not n buy their stamps until July and these i> are not included in the June totals, j Bamberg county "over the top" if again! t Presbyterian Church. ,:i 11 i rl Regular service Sunday morning, s | July 7th, 11:30 a. m. Dr. Sprunt, of Charleston, will y hold a series of services, beginning ? Monday night, July 8th. He is a e' man of wide reputation and splendid .lability, and will be well worth hear.ljing. ) Each night this week preparatory t j prayer meeting services for the evanrl gelistic services of next week are be: ing held. s; All are cordially invited to attend e these services, as there is a blessing i awaiting all who come. riNGS STAMPS DURING THE DRIVE June Drive Year's Quota. Quota. Pledges. 60,000 $145,000 $ 87,455 . 40.000 97,500 61,170 . 30,000 72,500 60,000 . 10,000 25,000 18,000 3,000 7,500 3,000 7,500 9 Afift n ftrtA 4 5 65 2,000 5,000 5,725 2,000 5,000 5,325 .. " 2,000 5,000 2,845 2,000 5,000 1,000 2,500 2,690 1,000 2,500 1,000 2,500 ' 5,955 1,000 .2,500 ..$1 60,000 $390,000 $253,730 Byers-Hollifield. i- Sharon, June 29.?Tuesday event ing at 4 o'clock Miss Ella Lee Byers, e youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. g J. A. Byers, became the bride of Mr. i- S. Claud Hollifield at the home of the y bride's parents in Sharon, the Rev. W. " B. Arrowwood, D. D., officiating. Prior e to the ceremony Mrs. G. A. Plexico j r sang "Because of You." As the first j f notes of Mendelssohn's wedding j march were sounded, Miss Mary Stone Grier, maid of honor, descendf | ed the stairway and entered the cere(> | mony room. Then came the ring e | bearer, little Eugenia Valley, niece of ] r! the bride, carrying the ring in a clus-j ! ter pink phlox. Mr. Hollifield was I accompanied by Tom Sims as best 1 . man! The bride entered with her! 9 i I i sister, Mrs. C. 0. Burruss, as dame of g \ hon^br, and wore a dark blue cloth! dress and gray hat. She carried ! i bride roses. While the impressive jj vows were spoken, Mrs. Plexico ren dered "Narcissus." ! A reception followed. Misses Mar0 , garet Valley, Sallie Scott Erwin, Vir-; ginia Pratt and Josie Saye served i "jcake and cream. Immediately after' a i the reception Mr. and Mrs. Hollifieldj I left for Asheville, N. C., and other! j points in Western North Carolina. y\ 1 i Mr. Hollifield was for several years; i ; agent of the Southern railway in ( Bamberg. During his residence here he made scores of "friends by hi^T | courtesy as agent and his striking j personality. Some time since he re- j , j signed his position here, and since; Ithen has been connected with the; 'telephone company at Denmark. Mr. Hollifield has the best wishes of his 0 i " many Bamberg friends. II Mr. J. J. Jones is rebuilding his j y residence on Railroad avenue. The residence was almost completely de(j; stroyed by fire last year, a portion of _ ! tho lnu-er flnnr hpin? sflVPd from the v I flames. A very attractive building d will replace the burned structure. t- ' ? e | RHP. CARTER NOT TO OFFER FOR REELECTION. e| To the people of Bamberg county: ! Having received numerous inquiries i as'1 to whether or not I shall stand! ~! for reelection to the House of Repree | sentatives in the approaching prie inary, I feel it my duty to make this , \ brief statement. ' [ While fully appreciating the >> I confidence expressed by innumere able requests which have come l to me urging that I offer my . services for a third term, circum| stances compel me to say that I shall f not stand for reelection at this time, s I I deem it unnecessary to enter into; n (explanation of the reasons why. ij . will state, however, that I have reacned this conclusion alter some con' i sideration and hesitancy, for 1 reals i ize that, as a loyal citizen, one should i 0 not turn a deaf ear to the call of the people for public services. Although L', recognizing this and the duty one r; owefe to his county and State, he: I must not overlook the duty he owes i as well to his home and those depen^ ! dent upon him. And, as a further i reason, I might mention that, since a j our country has been engaged in this 1 mighty conflict, I, as well as my part ner in business, have given a great deal of time in answering the calls of our government, and I shall continue to give a great deal more as other calls come?and which are sure to come?to tnose 01 us wno nave not yet been assigned to posts in the " danger zone." I hope, therefore, that by thus serving my government I shall at the same time render to you a better service that I might by representing you in our State Legislature during the next two years. Permit me to say further, I appreciate more than I can tell you and shall ever feel grateful unto you for the confidence you have expressed and the honor you have conferred upon me by twice electing me as your representative?and by a vote for which any one might justly feel proud. As the best evidence of my 'i appreciation, I discharged the trust to the best of my ability; served you honestly, faithfully and conservatively. I have every reason to believe that your confidence in me has not ^ been shaken, and.I express the hope that the opportunity may come, and I may be permitted, to render a greater service to my county which will truly exemplify my sincere appreciation. Respectfully yours, B. D. CARTER. July 2nd, 1918. CARD OF THAXjv^. To our many frienus:?We take this method of thanking our friends for the help and kindly interest in the sickness and death of our father, M. A. Kiuard. We appreciate all that, was dine for us and ieeline that J we will never be able to see and thank each one individually, take this method of expressing our sincere appreciation to all. J. L. KINARD, MRS. W. L. CHASSEREAU, MRS. LIZZIE KINAnD, MRS. G. W. RENTZ. NOTICE TO DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF BAMBERG COUNTY. The following schedule has been arranged for holding county campaign emetings in Bamberg county for candidates to address the Democratic voters: Farrell's Store, July 23rd. Ehrhardt, July 30th. 4 Olar, August 6th. Denmark, August 13th. Bamberg, August 20th. The chairman of the respective clubs, at these places, will have charge of the meetings and are re- ' quested to make the necessary arrangements for the meetings. The excutive committee of the county has fixed the following assesments for the candidates for the several offices: Auditor and Superintendent of Education, $25.00. Treasurer, $25.Oo. SuDervisor. $25.00. House of Representatives, $10.00. County Commissioners, $5.00. Cotton weigher az Bamberg ana Denmark, $12.00. Cotton weigher at Olar and Ehrhardt, $10.00. Magistrate at Bamberg, $10.00. Magistrate at Denmark, $10.00. < 1 Magistrate at Olar and Ehrhardt, $5.00. Magistrate at Fishpond, $4.00. Special attention is called to the following provisions in the rules of the Democratic party, which rules are mandatory: Pledges. 26. Candidates for the general assembly and for county offices shall file with the chairman of the county committee a pledge in writing to abide the result of the primary and support the nominees thereof. Candidates for other offices shall file such pledge with the chairman of the State committee: Provided, That the pledge of such candidates shall be filed on or before 12 o'clock, meridian, of the day preceding the day fixed by the county committee or the State committee for the first campaign meeting . of the county or State, respectively. No vote for any candidate who has not paid his assessment nor complied with this rule shall be counted The following is the form of the oath: "As candidate for the office of ; , in the Demcratic primary election, to be held on the last Tuesday in August, 191?, I hereby pledge myself to abide the result of such primary and support the nominees of the party, State and National, and I -1 1 11 1 T . ? ~ J lV>nl utjoare tiicti, x am a ucaiuuiai auu mat I am not, nor will I become the candidate of any faction, either privately or publicly suggested, other than the regular Democratic nomination." 27. All candidates must subscribe 4 to the following pledge, as required by the act of the general assembly and file the same with the clerk of. the court of qommon pleas of the county in which he is a candidate, unless he should be a candidate in more than one county, in which case he shall file the same with the secretary of State, before he shall enter upon his campaign, to wit: I, the undersigned of the county of , and State of South Carolina, candidate for the office of , hereby pledge that I will not give nor spend money, or use intoxicating liquors for the purpose of obtaining or influencing voters, and that I shall at the ^ conclusion of the campaign and before the primary election, render to the clerk of court or (secretary of state as hereinbefore provided), under oath, an itemized statement of all j money spent or provided by me dur- t ) ing the campaign for campaign purposes up to that time, and I further nierisTA that I will immediately after the primary election or elections that I am candidate in, render an itemized % statement, under oath, showing all further moneys spent or provided by me in said election. J. F. CARTER, County Chairman. June 27th, 191S. SPECIAL NOTICES. * Starr Phonographs, from $55.00 to $135.00. G. A. DUCKER.? adv. 7-4. Wanted?Young men from 18 to 40 years of age to fill positions or conductors and motormen. Excellent wages paid beginners. Apply to A. H. ROBERTS, Supt. Transportation Charleston Consolidated Railway and I igliting Company, Charleston, South Carolina 7-2.f> *