University of South Carolina Libraries
Brief Items From Town and County The 9:02 train Tuesday morning was delayed about three hours on account of the storm at Warrenville, arriving in Bamberg about noon. Treasurer G. A. Jennings received a message Monday announcing the critical illness of his brother-in-law, Dr. B. H. Knotts, of North. The friends of little Clarence Black, Jr., who was recently quite ill for some time at his home in this city, but later recovered sufficiently to attend his classes in school, will regret to know that he is again con* fined to his bed and is very sick. ir-V' ! The Herald regrets that several errors occurred in the obituary of the late M. A. Moye by Mrs. A. McB. Speaks in the last issue of the paper, these errors being the fault of The Herald. The entire article is reprinted today with the corrections ; made. I Monday evening Ernest L. Allen, | district deputy grand chancellor, paid a visit to Bamberg lodge No. 38 Knights of Pythias, and made a most interesting talk. After the lodge meeting Mr. Allen entertained a number of Knights by demonstrating a very entertaining "side degree, which was so mirthful that those present have promised to further demonstrate it. , The master had one sale only Monday morning, this including a tract of farm lands of 5 6 i acres in the Farrell's Cross Roads section of the county, and resulted from proceedings in the winding up of the estate of Ben Orr, deceased, a former well known negro in that section. The property was struck off to J. D. Copeland for $17,5, he being the highest bidder at that figure. The commutation road tax in Bam? berg county has been reduced by the legislative delegation from $4.00 to $2.00, and the special two mill road tax has been reduced to one and oneES ^ ball mills. rne ianer acnuu was taken because it is estimated that the two-cent gasoline tax, a portion of wfoich comes to the county, will supply the balance for the carrying on of the county road construction work. * y In the advertisement of the play at Ehrhardt in last week's issue of \ The Herald, an error occurred. It was stated that the part of Wilkes Booth Lindoln was to be played by Claude Copeland, whereas it should lhave been Claude'Kirkland. Young Mr. Kirkland played this part in a most excellent manner, as did all the other characters in the play, which " . was given to a large and appreciative audience. The error in the ? name was The Herald's. The faculty and student body of Carlisle school were much distressed -Monday afternoon when a telegram was received announcing the death ? \ of Gress Deason, a student of the school, at his home in Furman. Young Deason went home to spend < the Washington birthday vacation, and while away was stricken by pneumonia, from which he died Monday. He was popular among the faculty and students, and (his death has cast a shadow on the campus. ? C. J. Field, operating and traffic manager of the W., B. and S. railroad, at Southport, N. C., former general manager of the B. E. & W. railroad in Bamberg, in renewing ihis subscription to The Herald writes: "I enclose check to renew my subscription to The Bamberg Herald, as I do not want to miss a single copy of your paper. I am always anxious for your paper to arrive as it enables me to know what is taking place in Bamberg county and the developments being made." Harrison-Connor. % Her many friends in Bamberg will be interested in the announcement of the marriage of 'Miss Estelle Fleming Harrison to John Rutledge Connor, w"hioh tnok nlane at the home of the r" ^ foride in Charleston Monday, March . 6th. Miss Harrison is quite well known in Bamberg. She is a trained nurse, and in this capacity has spent many months in this city, during which time she has made numerous friends. She is the daughter of Mrs. John D. Harrison, of Charleston, and is a most dharming and attractive young WO' man. Mr. and Mrs. Connor will be at home in Eutawville after April 15th. A. W. Berry Dead at Branchville. A. W. Berry, one of Branchville's oldest intatitants, died at his home there Wednesday morning. Mr. Berry. who had been ill for the past ? few months, was at one time announced better, but his illness finally wore him out. He was laid to rest in the Ott cemetery. He is survived by a wife and five children. H13 first long pants suit?yci can find it at W. D. Rhoad's.?adv. _ \ Rev. O. B. Falls Accepts Pastorate At a conference of the members of the Bamberg Baptist church Sundaymorning, the acceptance of the call to the pastorate of the church was read from Rev. O. B. Falls, of Marion. A call was extended to Mr. Falls on the preceeding Sunday night by a unanimous vote of the members of the church present, and the call was officially confirmed by the regular conference the past Sunday. The Baptist congregation and many others who heard Mr. Falls preach two sermons here recently are delighted with the acceptance of the Marion pastor. He preached here with great force, and his attractive personality has already attracted many warm friends in Bamberg. . Mr. Falls has been pastor at Marion a little more than one year. He is a native Virginian, and has filled pastorates for several years in Texas and Florida before coming to South Carolina. He was married in Baltimore several years ago to a charming young Canadian woman. The current issue of the Baptist Courier, the official organ of the Bapists in South Carolina, contains the following interesting review of Mr. Fall's first vear's work in Marion: Sermons preached at home, 106. Sermons preached away from home, 86. Additions to Marion church, 117. Additions in revivals held by Mr. Falls in other churches, 114. Pastoral calls, 619. Organized and taught the Business Men's Bible class. Organized and taught a teachers' j training class which is now studying the fourth book in the course. I Performed seven /marriage ceremonies and conducted eight funerals. Preached every Sunday afternoon alternately at two country churches, since September. I Gave one class period each week cinpo Vflv 1 fparhiner Bible in the high school. I Three thousand dollar debt on the parsonage paid and the campaign pledges well kept up. Attended the state and Southern j Baptist conventions through the gen-! erosity of the church. Will Resuscitate Local Red Cross At a meeting of a number of persons here Thursday afternoon, it - * -* - - i.1 i^AAi was decided 10 reorganize me iuv*u chapter of the Red Cross, whidh had been allowed to lapse on account of no membership fees having been paid for a year or two. The meeting was held at the Thielen theatre, and Miss Dawson, a representative of.the Red Cross headquarters, Atlanta, was present to explain tihe proposition. The former local chairman, M. G. Cooner, and the Jno. H. Cope, were also present and told of the work that has been going on here for some time past, al1 v ".no nn .Qnrtffn)7oH T? (.IlUUgU lucic yy ao u\j ..v. Cross chapter. Mies Dawson explained that the funds in tlhe hands of the local treasurer, E. H. Henderson, would revert to the general treasury unless the chapter is revived. She explained many useful ways in which this money might be employed locally, and urged that steps be taken to keep the money in the local treasury. After deciding to resuscitate the Bamberg dhapter, the election of officers resulted as follows: Chairman, C. W. Rentz, Jr.; secretary and treasurer, E. H. Henderson; chairman social service department, Mrs. John H. Cope. There is a balance in the chapter treasurer of approximately $1,300 remaining over from the fund raised for Red Cross war work, the local chapter retaining 25 per cent, of all collections made at that time. It is expected that definite plans will be made for a proper expenditure of this fund so as to give a maximum amount of benefit to as many persons tihroughout the section as possible. The new chapter has started ?4 n f-i-m Viqt> rtf momhorc UUl VVlkU a uu rnuvi VJ. those present enrolling themselves on the spot, and a membership campaign will probably be put on at an early date. Forty-Year Sentence. Abbeville, March 3.?Forty years at hard labor was the sentence upon Ward Thompson, colored youth, who was yesterday convicted of attempted criminal assault upon a young white woman of the Antreville section, in the court of general ssesions at Abbeville. Sentence was passed by Judge Wilson after the jury in the case had returned a verdict of guilty with recommendation to mercy of the court. j Up to date in style, down to date in price?the new spring suits for ! men and boys at W. D. Rhoad's?adv. V-jC. iSrsA-SS*"-?.;. : * - ... Cooperative Selling of the Cotton Crop Co-operative marketing of farm products is now coming to the front and business interests are recognizing the business-like principles which the marketing associations are based upon. Evidence of the fact is found i in the ability of this class of organ ization to borrow money. We now have three such organizations in existence in Bamberg county. The latest one to be formed is the Bamberg county branch of the South Carolina Cotton Growers Co-operative Association. J. B. Guess, Sr., of -Denmark is the county chairman and J. F. Lane, of Bamberg has accepted the campaign managership. County Agent Brandon with the assistance of others, has just completed a series of meetings in the county in the interest of the co-opera tive marketing of farm products and sixteen farmers joined the association, totalling up 1427 bales as 01 the 1920 crop of cotton. From the present until the 1st of May the signing of crop contracts will be managed by Mr. Lane with the assistance of others and 100 per cent, sign up is the goal set. The cotton marketing movement is a popular one all over the south, six cotton states have signed over two million bales; and over in the Pee Dee section of this state, where the movement was first started, Darlington county has signed over 17,000 bales; Marlboro has signed 12,000 bales; Sumter has signed 8,000 and Dillon is close behind with 6,000. There must be something behind the movement judging from these figures. If you have never had the system of co-operative marketing explained to you ask for a conference with your county agent, campaign manager, or some of the members of the association. A list of bhe names of those signing the crop contract is given for your convenience and information: S. P. Rentz, M. D., Branchville. N. H. Fender, Branchville. J. Crum Smoak, Branchville. J. H. A. Carter, Lodge. St. C. P. Guess, Denmark. J. B. Guess, Denmark. W. S. Cooper, Denmark. A. A. Creech, Denmark. J. W. Stokes, Bamberg. L. F. Sandifer, Bamberg. P. K. Hughes, Bamberg. C. W. Rentz, Sr. J. J. Heard, Bamberg. F. E. Steedly, Bamberg. A. W. Hunter, Bamberg. L. M. Ayer, Bamberg. Apollo Music Club. - -- - - 1 1J ~ mnst The ApOIIO 31US1C Ciuu aciu a. UiV/Ot I delightful meeting despite the inclement weather at the home, of Mrs. J. 1 J. Heard on Friday afternoon, March' 3. Mrs. E. H. Henderson presided ' in the absensce of the president, Mrs. B. D. Carter. The programme for the afternoon was dispensed with because of much business to be discussed. A very satisfactory report was given of the presentation of "Cinderella" in Denmark. Plans are being made now to give the opera in Blackville and Williston at the earliest possible date. Due to the resignation of our vice president, Mrs. Paul Whitaker, Mrs. Laurie Smiak was elected to fill the unexpired term. Mesdames C. F. Gilchrist and H. N. Folk were elected delegates to the state convention of the national federation of music clubs, which will be held in Spartanburg March 13 and 14. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Laurie Smoak, served a delicious salad course with coffee. The Burmese woman is very religious and superstitious. Olar Wants Electric Lights and Power Oil Thursday, March 16 th, the qualified electors of the town of Olar will vote on the proposition of installing electric lights and power in 1 that good town. This matter has been agitated for some time, and the movement recently took on definite form, and the election has been called in consequence. Two propositions are before the voters. One is for the issuance of $14,000 in bonds, and the other is for granting an electric light and power francnxse to niaisto ruDiic oervice company, of Denmark, which has agreed to install lights and power in the town if given the franchise. The notice of election appears in this issue of The Herald, and full (fetails may he had by reading this notice. G. 0. Barker, J. W. Pearlstine and J. R. Chitty are named as managers of the elction, and all qaulified elect " J At OTS are anuvvcu tu va' ?.?. the same election three commissioners of public works are to be voted on, to serve for two, four and six years respectively. * New Union Station Orderedfor Denmark The Bamberg delegation has caused to be introduced and passed an act in the legislature instructing the Southern and Seaboard railroads to erect within the next few months a new union station in the town of Denmark. The act has been approved by the governor and is now law. The citizens of Denmark have been endeavoring to secure a new union station for many years past, being met with obstacles on every hand. During the world war the matter was brought up before a former railroad commission; a sympathetic 'hearing was given the people, and the railroads, and an agreement was said to have been entered into whereby the station was to be built after" the cessation of European hostilities. However, after that America was drawn into the affray, and another delay was caused by mutual consent, with tfhe PYnprtatinri that the station would be erected in the course of a few months after the war was over. No action to this end was taken by the railroads, in keeping, it is said, with their agreement with the commission and fthe town, and it was again put before the railroad commission, then composed of a different personnel from the one that held the first hearing. This time, the propoosition did not meet with the apparent sympathy of the commission, and nothing was done. Inasmuch as?Denmark is an important railroad junction, the matter was presented to the legislative delegation with the request for some sort of action. The act just approved is the rocnit nf this pffnrt. and it is ex pected that the station will be built forthwith. WORK PROGRESSING. Edisto Causeway Under Construction; Bridge Work to Start. L. P. McMillan and E. W. Watson, Bamberg gentlemen who 'have the contract to construct the river swamp causeway on the Orangeburg road have the work of construction well under way, and if the weather conditions permit expect to complete the work in next few weeks. Work was started two or three 1-coirs aPTk All of the grubbing has been completed and the hauling of earth was started some days ago. The recent heavy rains have hindered the work considerably, but satisfactory progress has been made up te a few days ago. Mr. Shaw, representing Austin Brothers, of Atlanta, who have the contract for the erection of the Edisto river bridge on the Orangeburg road, arrived in the city last week. Mr. Shaw will be in. charge of the * " 1 !1 J-? ? ~ mwiAfli nnn. WOTK OI OUliaiUg tile mamuiuvu v,wu crete bridge. A shipment of materials was expected in Bamberg this week, and a construction house will be completed, it is expected, during the present week. It is expected that the actual work on the bridge construction will start, next Monday morning. Two 'hundred working days from January are allotted the contractors to complete the bridge. These working days do not, of course, include any days on which work cannot be carried on, and it will doubtless be the first of the year before the bridge will be open to travel. J. H. Lynah, who died in Charleston Saturday verv suddenly, had many friends and acquaintances in Bamberg. ' He was a well known traveling man and was widely known. He has been visiting Bamberg for many years past, and his pleasing . personality will be missed among the merchants. George J. Hiers Died Last Friday I Geo. J. Hiers, for many years a < well known citizen of Ehrhardt and " x. I that community, passed away at ma home near there last Friday after a lingering illness, and was laid to/rest in the Ehrhardt cemetery Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been in failing health for several years, and the end, though < sad, was not altogether unexpected. < Mr. Hiers was a progressive and successful farmer. Though he had > never entered personally into politics ] he had at times 'become an active 3 worker in political campaigns in be- 1 half of worthy candidates, and Mr. j Hiers had friends throughout the county who deeply deplore his 1 death. , ] He leaves four children, all grown, ] two sons and two daughters, as foliotttc Ttaskpil and John Hiers. Mrs. I Nell Clayton and Mrs. Willie Hughes, ; all of Ehrhardt. 1 Instead of receiving a wedding ring when she marries a girl in the New Hebrides Islands ihas two of her front 1 teeth knocked out. * i ' S, . David Bart. Jordan Died Last Saturday Sunday afternoon the remains of David Bartlette Jordan, a former resident of Bamberg, were interred at Southend cemetery, this city, in the presence of an unusually large number of friends and relatives. Mr. Jordan died at 3 o'clock Saturday morning at the home or ms sister, Mrs. j. l,. Smoak, at Denmark, following an illness of several months, five weeks of which -he was confined to his bed. The funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. O. J. Frier, of the Denmark Baptist church, after which the ceremonies were turned over to Bamberg lodge No. 38, Knights of Pythias, wtoich conferred Pythian honors upon the remains of the departed brother. There were about 75 Pythians of the local lodge present to pay their last respects to the deceased member, in addition to many others from Denmark and Ehrhardt. Mr. Jordan was thirty-three years of age. He was born and reared near Bamberg, and for many years was connected with the local electric light and power plant as - -'-a a workman and later as superintendent for some time. He resigned his local position to become superintendent of the Ehrhardt electric and power plant, a position he held until a few months before his death. Since that time he has been in very poor health and made his home with his sister, who is his only surviving near relative, his mother having died seven months ago. Mr. Jordan was a young man of excellent character. He was modest by nature, but a hard worker, and he held the high esteem of his friends and acquaintances. He belonged to a number of fraternal orders, including the Knights of Pythias, Masons, Woodmen of the World, and Odd Fellows. The verdict of his many friends is that Bart Jordan was a man of his word, of high character, with a I splendid prospect for a successful career. As a silent tribute to the memory of this exemplary young man, the grave was covered with a mass of most beautiful flowers. Street Signs and , House Numbers At a recent meeting of the Bamberg city council the contract was awarded for the numbering of the houses of the city and the placing of proper street signs on street corners. T. Keenan, of Augusta, Ga., was awarded the contract for $365, and iMr. Keenan was to have started the work this week, tout was probably delayed on account of the incessant rains. Several years ago when the free delivery of mail was instituted in Bamberg, it was required by the postoffice department that this work must toe undertaken. However, it was realized at the time that conditions would not permit the immediate carrying out of this requirement. Upon the assurance to the postoffice department by the postmaster that the council had agreed to do the work as early as practicable, a resolution to this effect having been passed, the department instituted the city mail delivery. A In order that the city can retain city delivery it was necessary tJhat this work must be done. As Mr. Keenan's offer was an attractive one, he was given the contract, and will be paid 'by the council out of the general treasury funds. The contract requires the placing of a house number on every residence and place of business in Bam berg. These numbers are on metal plates, a blue background and white figures in bold relief. Street signs of similar design are to be placed on street corners all over town. Heretofore it has been a matter of impossibility to direct a stranger to any particular residence or place in Bamberg. About the only way to designate any particular residence ~ trt T/~iVin Uno'e hnmo Lo i l?b pi UA1UL11 CJ C\J %J \J li U ' -* v/ V> o IH'llmy the other side of the vacant lot, et cetera, all of which was not at all enlightening to a stranger. As Bamberg has grown to be a real town, such small town descriptions are beueath our dignity, and it will be a real pleasure to the residents to know, that we all may now know "where we are at." The Herald offers the suggestion that hereafter all bus;ness houses have their street and business number printed on their stationery. ? ? Miss Mary E. W..Risteau, only woman member of the Maryland legislature, claims that she owes her politi cal prominence to a aare. My spring goods are in and when better values are sold for the money, . Rhqad will sell them.?adv. Moratorium of Two . Weeks by Offenders Business is slack in the city court these days. Monday morning Mayor Thomasheldcourtforthe first time in two weeks, and then had only two cases of minor importance before him, collecting fines totaling $15.00, The mayor says that when it rains it pours, making use of a popular phrase, in police circles. During the T two weeks just passed city offenders literally and actually declared a moratorium, and no arrests were made during this period. i In one of the cases Monday morning, the defendant was heard using language not calculated to be heard in respectable society; however, there being no hearers about, the officer ad- v monished him to cut it out and move on. This was followed by "I'll excuse you. chief," and the admonition was given more forcefully. He then walked off and told his companion that "The policeman knock? out oS me," and the officer pullhim. $10 or 20 days. ? Free Seeds! The Herald has received from Congressman James F. Byfnes a quantity of-government'garden seeds, and as long as they last any reader of The J Herald may call in and sret a nackaee without cost. Just ask Miss Harrison in the Book Store to give you a package. * J m* 1 1 Get your Stetson hat at Rhoad's. Styles and prices are right.?adv. > CARD OP THANKS. We take this means of thanking the many who assisted us in the many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our brother, David Bartlette Jordan. t Mr. and Mrs. JEFF. L. SMOAK. =^====^=?===5 SPECIAL NOTICES. 1 For' Sale?Screen windows and * doors, any size. H. L. RENTZ, Bam berg, S. C. _ tin 1 For Rent?Apartments on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Barred Rock eggs for ^ setting. $1.00 for fifteen. MRS. S. H. BLACK, Bamberg, S. C. 2-23p We Deliver Coal and Cottonseed _ \ hulls and meaL Phone 53 ' THE COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Several hundred bushels corn. Would exchange same for .s] i hogs. J. S. J. FAJJST, Denmark, S. a lC. tfn For Sale?Pure Porto Rican Seed fl Potatoes. Apply to BAMBERG POTO CURING CO., or J. K. MAYFIELD. 3-9-p J For Sale?S. C. White Leghorns ready to-lay. Eggs $1.00 per setting of 15. DR. H. J. STUCKEY, Bamberg, S. C. 3-16n Notice?I have discontinued the J ice business, and The Cotton Oil Co. .will accept my tickets. H. N. FOLK, ~ j Bamberg, S. C. ltp For Sale?Mule&, milk cows, peas, seed peanuts and wood. See me for M bargains. H. C. HERNDON, R. F. D. J I, Bamberg, S. C. 3-2 3-p Wanted?Poplar, oak, ash and .walnut logs. Also interested In tracts of hardwood timber. R. W. WALK-. M ER LUMBER CO., Salisbury, N. C. 4-13-n. ? ta Prices Slaughtered?Fresh meats: ^ Steak, 15c lb.; roast 15c lb.; stew, 10c and 12?c lb. GLOVER'S MARKET, Bamberg, S. C. Phone 86, no delivery. Itn Agents Wanted?Live agents wanted to handle city trade for the Genuine J. R. Watkins Products. Write ouick for free sample and particulars. THE J. R. WAKINS CO., Dept. 74, New York, N. Y. 3-3 0-p Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking ft of selling your Liberty Bonds see ui at once, as we are in the market for $ 2 5.0 0 0 worth. We will pay you New York quotations. FIRST ItiTIONAL | BANK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Agents Wanted?Live agents wanted to handle city trade for the genu-- S ine J. R. Watkins Products. Write quick for free sample and particu- ^ lars. THE J. R. WATKINS CO., f J Dept. 73. New York, N. Y. 2-23-p Wanted?Men or women to take ^ orders for genuine guaranteed hosiery, for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. $40.00 a week full time, $1.00 an hour for spare *3 time. Experience unnecessary. INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL, M Norristown, Pa. 3-3 Op j For Sale?Three million porto I rico potato plants, grown from treated potatoes, ready April fifteenth, ^ dollar sixty-five lots five .thousand *J[ shipping pojnt. Guarantee safe arrival. Million fine cabbage plants, jS immediate shipment ninety cents ^ thousand shipping point. G. J. DER- -1 RICK, Lancaster, S. C. 3-16-p. w For Sale ? Waltermelon Seeds, 'J|| gjown for us by one of the most, re- || liable Florida growers?Tom Watson, | Florida Favorite, Kleckley Sweets, Carolina Bradford, Georgia; Battle 1 Snake, at 75c per pound, or 10 j pound lots and up at 60c per pound.* Can also make special prices on Red JU Valentine, Burpees Stringless Green- M pod, Kentucky Wonder and Cut 91 9bort beans. Place your orders now. ] CAPITAL SEED CO., 11T9 Hampton S9 St., Columbia, S. C. 3-2 3-n J| jfll