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I Brief Items From I Town^County Friends of J. B. Black, Jr., will learn with regret of his continued illness at his home on Carlisle street. Friends of Miss Grace Hill, nurse at the Columbia hospital, regret to know that she is ill at that hospital, having undergone an operation yesterday.?The State. Married at the court house on Wednesday, February t. Probate Judge J. J. Brabham, Jr., officiating, Oren Allston Palmer, of Fairfax, and Miss Lillie May Way, of Denmark. Little Clarence Black,-son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Black, who has been very ill the past few weeks, nas greatly improved, and we are glad to report will in all probability soon be out W'.' \ again. Miss Bessie Lee Black has been sick at her home on Railroad avenue in this city for the past week due to an attack of la grippe, but her friends will be glad to know that her condition has improved, gv Cadet Fairey, a popular Carlisle boy, has been very in wicn paeumouia in the school infirmary on Midway Its - > street for a short while to the regret of everybody, but we are glad to report that he is apparently improving. ;' some. S V , The Denmark Milling company, of ;* Denmark, was chartered by the secretary of state Thursday with a capital ^ v stock of $10,000. Officers are: J. B. Guess, Jr., president; R. A. Easterling, vice president; S. S. Ray, secretary and treasurer, is: The property of the Matheny eatate, including about four acres of lots south of the cotton mill in this citv. was sold here last Friday at auction. Quite a number of people bought lots and the four acres approximated around $1,900. The many friends of Mrs. Bert D. Carter, who anxiously await news from her-bedside in a. Charleston hospital, will be interested to know that || she has apparently successfully stood a very serious operation performed there Tuesday, and hopes for her, re covery are brighter than they were a S|fe. few days ago. The Herald cannot and does not print communications unless the name of the writer is given, not for , publication, but that the author may be known to the editors. A write-up of a party at Ehrhardt was received for this issue, but is not printed for this reason. In writing The Herald be sure to give your name. The. February meeting of the Baptist Woman's Missionary society by circles will be held as follows: Circle No. 1 with Mrs. LaVerne Thomas, | * with Mrs. Thomas as leader; circle No. 2 with Mrs. Aarozi Rice, with Wm 1? W Wfltann ac loader* nimlo No. 3 with Mrs. Robert Black, with Mrs. M. E. Ayer as leader. All members are urjed to be present; visitors cordially welcomed. JEWISH RELIEF ASKED. Bamberg is Asked to Contribute to Worthy Cause. In keeping with tflie proclamation .* of Governor Cooper recently issued, calling on the people of South Carolina *to contribute to the Jewish relief fund during the campaign, the people of this county are asked by H. . Karesh, of Ehrhardt, who has been named county chairman, to make do nations to this worthy cause during the days of February 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Sam Zimmerman has been named by Mr. Karesh to look after / the campaign in the city of Bamberg and neighborhood, and Mr. Zimmerman has requested that the matter he presented in the various churches of the town next Sunday. ixovernur cooper, 111 uib proclamation, says: "The American Jewish relief committee has determined that $14,000,000 is the minimum amount necessary to aid the sufferers of the devastated regions to survive the present winter and ihas placed South Carolina's quota of this amount at $100,000, and the state committee has undertaken to raise a minimum of $100,000 for this cause in a campaign to be held February 12, 13, 14, 0 15, and 16." The governor heartily commends the cause to the people of the state, and urges upon tbe people to respond l?ViflFo!1ir fn oirl fho etarvlnf npnnlp Uii J vv/ U1U vuw UWMfft ? *?-?0 among the Jewish populations of the stricken districts of Europe. It ? Dismissed Prom Hospitals. 4 +?wi _ r?Y?rt nl "lilt? lUHUWlllg Jicrns die uippgu from yesterday's Columbia State: Mrs. A. F. ^orris, of Olar, who has been ill at the Baptist hospital, was dismissed yesterday. Rudy Gillam, of Denmark, was discharged from the Columbia hospital yesterday very much improved. Ed Kirkland, of Bamberg, is a patient at the Baptist hospital, where he is recuperating from an operation undergone yesterday. j Escapes From Pen But is Recaptured YV\ A. Walton, convict in the state penuenuary seni up truui Dduiucig county, who escaped from the state prison recently, has been recaptured in Augusta, is again in confinement in the state institution. Walton is a white man, and it will be recalled thai at the fall term of court he and a white companion were convicted, after a hard legal battle, of car breaking and larceny. The alleged crime was committed at Denmark nearly or quite a year ago. The two white men were arrested soon after the alleged larceny crime, * J ana were comiiuiteu to me uuuui) jail to await trial. Shortly thereafter Walton escaped from the jail; leaving the county prison at the same time as did Preston Evans, the selfconfessed murderer of another negro for the purpose of robbery in Lemon Swamp. Walton remained at large for several weeks, and was then recaptured in Augusta. He was brought back and remained in the county jail until his trial, at which ihe?was convicted and sentenced to serve two years, his companion getting off considerably lighter for good conduct while in the county jail. Walton escaped from the penitentiary some three months after ihe began serving his sentence, and remained at large until one day last week, when he was located in Augusta. Arrest followed and he is 4 ? nnnitanHaru ti-k P+P again. ILL V.LLO ^JCUltvUbiUi; vv vvu.r.?.. his sentence. A reward of $50 had been offered for his capture. The trial of the two white men occasioned a great deal of interest here Walton stoutly maintained his innocence. Very disagreeable weather has prevailed during the past week. Excepting Monday afternoon, the days have been dreary, wet, cold, rain, biting wind, ihave all had their sway. Monday afternoon was quite summery, though, but it began to drizzle during the night, and Tuesday morn --1J CI1.? .J. j mg was quite com. oiuiuij wcauci prevailed Monday night when a reguI lar gale blew nearly all night. Annual Meeting of CitizensB. &L.Ass'n The aqnual meeting of the Citizens Building and Loanu association was held on Tuesday afternoon. The same board of directors was reelected ! as follows: A. W. Knight, W. A. I Klauber, N. P. Smoak, Dr. Geo. F. Hair, and J, D. Copeland. The report of the secretary and treasurer was read as information. The report showed the association to be in a most satisfactory condition. A splendid profit was made during the past year. The association has been in operation si? years, and the last payment on the capital stock will be made in May. Interest on loans only will be collected thereafter until the shares mature, which, it is estimated, will be in the early fall. At the subsequent meeting of the directors, the following officers were elected: President, A. W. Knight; vice president, W. A. Klauber;. sec * ^ TT.'ii. retary and treasurer, it. m. nut; attorney, E. H. Henderson, these being the same officers who have served Che association for several years past. Harter-Cooner. An approaching marriage of keen interest in Bamberg and this entire section of the state will be that of Miss Sadie Estelle Harter, of Fairfax, to Eugene Roy Cooner, of Bamberg, the wedding to take place next Wednesday evening, February 15th, at i"1? it-rr>Vi in VaiTfuT This WHO JiClUUUlCl V/uuiV/u - V... is an unusually popular young couple, both parties enjoying a wide circle of friendship throughout the state, and the affair will be one of the big social events of the season. Miss Harter is the charming daughter of Mrs. Julia E. Harter, prominent Fairfax family, and since finishing college she has been a music teacher, more recently teaching at Olar in this county. MV Pnnnpr i<a a nrOSDerOUS VOUng 1U1 WVTWAA'WA .M ? c ^ Bamberg business man where he has been notably successful since Ihis (graduation from the University of South Carolina several years ago. At the outbreak of the world war he volunteered his services to the navy and rapidly rose to the rank of ensign, in which capacity ihe rendered valuable services to his country in European waters. It is probable that numbers of Bamberg people will attend the wedding ceremonies. Bad Sign. "I'm afraid Jack's married life ; is not (going to be particularly happy." "What makes you fhink so?" "I was watching the bride's family all through the marriage ceremony and they loked too darned cheerful | to suit me."?Judge. * M. A. {Buzz) Moye .DiedLast Thursday Bamberg lost one of its staunoh friends and old time citizens last Thursday when Malcolm Allen Moye, pioneer in this section, passed away at his home in Fairfax. Mr. Moye's, 1 li'_ Y\r\tsn rrr\r\A fs^r ar\ma I nt;aim iiau uul uccu ^,uuu time, and for several weeks prior to his death foe had been seriously ill; however, he had apparently improved some, and it was thought that in spite of his feeble condition and advanced age he would overcome this immeddiate attack and again greet his friends who were legion with his usual smile, but the day before his death a relapse set in, and while those in position to know realized then that the end was probably near, his passing was a shock to numberless friends here who after hearing the previous encouraging reports from his bedside had hoped to see him witih us again soon. The deceased was 75 years aid and practically that entire time had been lived in this part of South Carolina. Tha oarlv narf nf his life wag SDent mostly in Bamberg where he was universally loved and respected; when the name of "Buzz" Moye was mentioned in Bamberg a kind word or one of honor and admiration followed it. He did his bit for the "Lost Cause," being a gallant follower of Lee and Jackson through the intrepid days of 1861-65, and like tho others he 'had ever remained a loyal veteran and true believer in the righteousness of the cause for which he staked his life. His was a familiar face at the annual Rivers' Bridge memorial and other gatherings of the heroes of the* gray whose ranks, alas, are so ictOL IUIUJUIU5. Mr. Moye moved to Fairfax a number of years ago, but up to the time his health failed him he was a frequent and most welcome visitor to ihis old home here. His life was not spent in vain, and in his death he has left to those surviving near and dear to him a priceless heritage of rugged ihonesty, true virtue, Christian char? - ? T7^ ? ? m Vl /"V Vt O Vlflfln Q acier. r IUJLU UU^UUUU UG ua u. uo<^u u. devoted member of the Baptist church and a constant attendant upon services. Mr. Moye had been married three times, his first wife being Miss Sallie A. Brabham, sister of C. R. Brabham, Sr., of this city. To this union there were born five children, two of whom preceded their father to the grave. And this wife died 35 years ago. He was later married to the widow of the Rev. James Buist, a noted Baptist divine here, and sibe also passed to the great beyond ahead of him; and men Mr. Moye married Mrs. Stokes, who was with him at the time of his death. There were no children by the last two marriages. The interment took place at Restland cemetery in this city Friday afternoon, many mourners coming from Fairfax, and a large crowd of surrounding neighbors and friends from here and elsewhere being present to pay their last tribute of respect and love. The floral offerings were very handsome. The services at the grave ?- ? ? -3-- #2 r\xTTT> nocfnr WtJre UUUUUULCU uy uio w n u ^uuvuif the Rev. Mr. White, of the Fairfax Baptist church, assisted by Rev. S. 0. Cantey, pastor of Trinity Metlhodist church, of this city. Besides Mrs. Moye the deceased leaves the following children: J. C. and F. M. Moye, of this city, and M. A. Moye. of Charleston, in addition to a host of other relatives. The pall bearers were as follows: Honorary?C. R. Brabham, Sr., C. H. Brabham, N. P. Smoak, D. F. Hooton, Jno. F. Folk, H. C. Folk, Jno. H. Cope, Dr. J. B. Black, E. Dickinson, ? ? * v* i? m A f U. W. Kentz, sr., a. rvice, j. i . kjNeal, A. McB. Speaks, C. F. Rizer, G. S. O'Neal, W. B. Smoak, E. L. Price, Sr., G. A. Jennings, Otis Brabham, J. J. Jones; active?C. R. Brabham, Jr., A. M. Brafahiam, W. M. Brabham, J. J. Brabham, J. F. Brabham, J. J. O'Neal, G. M. Dickinson, J. B. O'Neal. UAVAD'Q TMYYWTI4V fYYITRT 1TAXXXV1V HAVi.1 Offenders Contribute $20 Toward the Good of the Order. 1 Only three cases occupied the mayor's time in his court Monday morning, but Dr. Thomas delivered his usual doses in these, and consequently the city is $20 better off now. All three offenders were negro men, and all paid their fines rather than shovel dirt for 30 days each. Walter ? - - ^ o ?? A?- ? j Felder was tried ior naming ana maorderly conduct and paid $5 therefor Leon Hopton was charged with being drunk and disorderly and also with being the fellow who crowned Walter Felder with a rather unfriendly lick on the head, and Leon donated $10 for his slightly rough work. Ben Odom contributed $5 for a little drunk and disorderly business. Maybe It's worth the price; anyhow, the town can use the money. Renew your subscription today. i Work Begun on the River Swamp Road Work was begun Monday morning of this week on the construction of the new highway on this side of Edisto river from ihe southern edge of the river swamp to the steel and concrete bridge to be erected in tne near iuture over the river on the Orangeburg road. This contract is being handled by L. P. McMillan and E. \V. Watson, Bamberg business man, and in their hands the public may confidently feel that a good road will be built, and it is to be hoped the same will also be properly kept nn- Vn mflHu-flv is worth while build ing if isn't also worth keeping in condition, and it is likewise true that no road, however substantial, will take care of itself. The portion of the road which these gentlemen have contracted to build and on which the 1- ?- ? ? aamawm A/N J /\n /7nvr ie O T?_ WOIft was UULLLLL1CUvcu .UUUUajr 10 t* proximately 17-20 of a mile in length and will connect with the bridge just about where the old dancing pavilion us,ed to be some years ago just below new bridge between the last bridge which^crosses the canal and the present river bridge. The balance of the highway from here to Orangeburg has been completed some time and is already in splendid condition. The only difficulty at present in going from here to Orangeburg by car is the disagreeable passage through the -nTftmn milao frnm horp liver a VY CfcJLLk. y bUiW rniivu m w wy so that in the near future when this work is completed a very fine road will be available to the traveling public all the way from here to Orangeburg. \. A force of 21 hands isihandling the job in addition to Mr. McMillan and Mr. Watson themselves. The contract allows fifty days in which to deliver the road over to the county commissioners, but if good weather should prevail to favor the workmen the contractors expect to complete the job before the first of April. The contract for the erection of the handsome and magnificent bridge belongs to a firm of Atlanta engineers, and this contract provides that the work must be begun by February 13th, which will be the coming Monday, and must also be pushed to as rapid completion as possible. The contractors are under bond which is to be forfeited if the bridge work is not started by the time above mentioned. It is therefore expected that uriii hp fnmmflnfied Dractical biiiO jvu r* *** w w ? m ly at once. Missionary Meeting. A most interesting meeting, combining both the religious and social side, was held at the Bamberg Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 31, at 3:30 o'clock. These meetings are held every four months and are participated in by the W. M. S. of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches, the lat ter being hostess on this occasion. The new president, Mrs. R. C. Jones, presided over the meeting with her usual ease of manner. The principal topic for tlie afternoon was christian education. First, Its importance in foreign fields; second, Its importance at home. Miss Lillian Martin discussed the first subject in a very fluent manner. Slie spoke of the nations of Germany, Japan, and China, their lack of Christian education, and of our duty in toothing' tjhem in His name. This was followed by a very interesting paper by Mrs. Jas. Burch. She began with Christian education in the home, and pictured it as an heritage to leave to one's children. These talks were interspersed with music by Mesdames Smoak, Heard, Henderson and Whitaker, and readings by Mrs. G. M. Dickinson, Mrs. Laurie Smoak and Miss Rowley Williams. J Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg then favored us with an excellent account of the Billy Sunday meetings whch she attended recently in Spartanburg. At the conclusion of the programme delightful refreshments were served, and an hour of social intercourse was enjoyed by everyone pres ent.?Cor. Secretary. Death of John M. Parker. John M. Parker, an aged citizen of the Midway section of the county, passed away at his home there Saturday morning after a brief illness and was buried in Midway Sunday. Mr. Parker had once lived in Bamberg for a number of years and was well known here. He was becoming infirm and in addition to this suffer ed a severe fall during the recent snow from which he failed to recover; and this along with his other ailments superinduced his death. ^ l?l ? - . -r?. ?Mrs. George F. Hair has returned to her home here after spending some time with rel atives in Spartanburg, where she also attended many of the Billy Sunday revival services now being conducted there. I ~\ ; \ . ..J..... Equity Master Sells Two Tracts Monday J. J. Brabham, Jr., master in equity for Bamberg county, sold two tracts of land at the court house here .Monday morning "at auction. One tract included 35 acres just out of the northern limits of tihe town of Bamberg, and the sale resulted from the celebrated case of Bamberg Bankins: Company against Addie Mat thews and others. The bank held a mortgage over the land and attempted to foreclose the mortgage wihich was past due. The defendant alleged that she merely owned a life interest in the property the remainder being vested in the lawful heirs of her body after her death, these being her children, and that consequently nothing could be sold under the mortgage except her life estate and after tier a earn me premise wuuiu uesceuu to the children in fee simple under an old deed executed many years ago and on record in Barnwell county. The master and the circuit court here ruled against this contention, holding that the plaintiff's mortgage covered a fee simple interest of Addie Matthews in the property. The case was then appealed to the state supreme court which reversed the lower J ~ nw/1 hon/lasl dnwn nn nnin UCV;i01UJLld auu uuuuvu uvnM ion in which the position of the defendant was sustained against the bank and ordered that the life estate of Addie Matthews was all that could be .sold under the mortgage and after her death the children must be let into possession of the property in fee simple. The life estate was accordingly sold Monday, the bank being the purchaser for $100; the mortgage indebtedness amounted to around $1,500. Addie Matthews is a colored woman about 50 years of age. The other sale grew out of the mortgage foreclosure of S. W. Sandifer against J. L. Knight and C. E. 0Winsted. This was 24 acres of land without house, the land being located on the southern edge of Bamberg. It was bid in by S. W. Sandifer for $2, IUU.VU. Olar Town Wants Light and Power A meeting of the citizens of Olar was held Thursday morning for the purpose of discussing the matter of closing a trpde with the Edisto Public Service company, of Denmark, to furnish light and power for the town of Olar. After a full discussion a committee was appointed to make further investigation and report at a maaHnor Thfl FMicttn SUU3Ckj,UCUl uicvuut). A uu . ? Public Service company has a magnificent power equipment, it* is said, and claims to have a sufficient quantity of surplus electricity to supply neighboring towns and should the proposition made be accepted Olar is to have 24 Ihours current per day. It now has a six hour current furnished by a local company. Mayor Thomas Entertains. Birthday parties are not uncommon; but the birthday party given last Thursday evening by Mayor LaVerne Thomas at his cozy home on I Elm street in fihis city to a dozen friends,, including the city council, was an uncommon one. It was the advent of the Mayor's 33rd anniversary, and if the dity's original chief magistrate lives to be three times that 33 he could never bring about a happier occasion for ihis friends. Stories and yarns, birthday toasts and congratulations were in order, and everybody forgot for the time being at least that times were not as prosperous and lively as they have been. The ladies too, while not joining the men in the actual festivities of the delightful occasion, played their part nobly behind the scenes, for no more elaborate banquet has been prepared in Bamberg in many moons than .the elegant menu spread before the guests of Mr. Thomas Thursday evening. It will suffice to say that absolutely nothing was omitted which could in any way add to the joys of a real birthday party. R. C. Stokes fudged on the balance of the guests by taking home the handsome box of home made candies. Those so fortunate as to partake of the mag* ^ A 1 ^ +1% /N WOTT/Mi O T> nincent IKJSpilcU.iLj' Ui mc uia;ui auu his esteemed family were: M. G. Cooner, Dr. H. J. Stuckey, W. M. Brabham, C. W. Rentz, Jr., B. T. Felder, H. L. Kearse, J. J. Smoak, B. F. Folk, Jr., J. J. Heard, R. C. Stokes, R. P. Bellinger, and H. L. Rentz. J. Frazer Lyon on Taz Commission. Columbia, Feb. 3.?J. Frazer Lyon, of Columbia, has been appointed member of the state tax cgmmission hv nnvomnr Cnoner. He fills the va cancy caused by the expiration yesterday of the term of office of A. W. Jones, Mr. Jones not offering for re-appointment. Dr. i Clarence Poe Will Speak Here ' The attention of the cotton growers "N is called to the schedule of meetings being held for the better marketing of this product. ^This series of meetings is the same that was scheduled and advertised for the latter part of last month, but had to be postponed on account of the bad weather and, M fortunately so, as we have now been 4B able to secure the services of Dr. ^ Clarence Poe. editor of the Progressive Farmer, and one of the foremost thinkers on agricultural subjects of ^ the day. Dr. Poe will speak on cooperative marketing at the court house in Bamberg on Februray 15th, j at 11 a. m. Dr. Long, of Clemson 1 college, has been secured for the entire series of meetings in the county; also other experts will be present and assist in the meetings. Read the schedule over carefully and attend the meeting nearest you; also, don't miss the meeting at Bamberg on the 15th of February, as this will be as intersectional meeting. The dates of the meetings are as follows: Denmark?Feb. 9, 11 a. m., in the 1 K. of P. hall. Colston?Feb. 9, 3 p. m., at the school (house. Olar?Feb. 10, 11 a. m., in the K. '<] of P. hall. Govan?Feb. 10, 3 p. m., at the school house. Hunter's Chapel?Feb. 11, 11 a. m., at the school house. Ehrhardt?Feb. 13, 11 a. m., la Copeland's hall. J St. John's?Feb. 13, 3 p. m.t at the school house. Oak Grove?Feb. 14, 11 a. m., at Carter's store. Kearse?Feb. 14, 3 p. m., at ' - || Kearse's store or yoting precinct. Bamberg?Feb. 15, 11 a. m., at the court house. J. D. BRANDON,. . County Agent. TRUCKERS HOLD MEETING. , Get in Readiness to Plant Truck Dor ing Approaching Season. * ? A well attended meeting of tftue Bamberg county truck growers association was held in Che court house here Tuesday afternoon. The chief objects of the meeting were to complete organization and to attend to the matter of seeds for the farmers. Splendid interest was manifested { j and many farmers werb present from ? all sections of the county. A definite 3 organization was completed and per- 3 fected in every detail. The matter K of obtaining the most reliable and appropriate seeds for this section was gone into, and the secretary of the association was fully instructed to place orders at an early date for full supplies of seeds of the various kinds to meet the needs and requirements of the numerous members throughout the county. And only the most reputable dealers will be negotiated with. Canteloupes, watermelons, beans and cucumbers will in large probability 1 be the main crops planted by the members of the association during j the present years. . S Montcalm was born near Nimea in southern France. . .1 SPECIAL NOTICES. 1 For Rent?Apartments on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK,. Bamberg, S. C. tin We Deliver Coal and Cottonseed hulls and meal. Phone 53 THE - v COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg. S. C. tin Wood For Sale?Oak and pine, for stove and fireplace at your house. W. j stove and fireplace delivered at your .J house. W. F. KILGUS, Phone 14-J, Bamberg, S. C. 2-16-p J ___________ +'i Notice?Hunting, fishing, cutting wood, hauling straw or other tress- "-* passing on my Cedar Springs lands strictly forbidden. W. A. RILEY, 1 Orangeburg, S. C. 2-9-n | Wanted?Man with car to sell lowpriced GRAHAM TIRES. $130.00 per week and commissions. GRAHAM TIRE CO.,. 3119 Boulevard, Benton Harbor, Mich. ltp \ ? . ?- ^ For Sale?Salvage of Mary Ann to Bamberg Hall, partially damaged by fire, at Carlisle School. Apply at once to W. D. RHOAD, H. C. FOLK, o- W. C. DUNCAN, Committee, BamBerg, S. C. tfn. 1 Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds see us at once, as we are in the market for $25,000 worth. We will pay you New ^ York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL BANK. Bamberg, S. C. tfn Agents Wanted?Live agents wanted to handle city trade for the genu- 'J ine J. R, Watkins Products. Write quiek for free sample and particu- <? lars. THE J. R. WATKINS CO.. 1 Dept. 73. New York, N. Y. 2-23-p Wanted?Men or women to take orders for genuine guaranteed hoeierv, for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. $40.00 a week full time, $1.00 an hour for spare a time. Experience unnecessary. INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL, M Norristown, Pa. 3-3 Op