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--'-1 ?'*?31 (Slip lambprg frralii ?' $2.00 Per Year in Advance. BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9,1922. Established in 1891. ? ????? Many Democr Into Qffic New York, Nov. 7.?At 11 o'clock, Eastern standard time, less than half of the returns of United States senators and representatives in congress were in and less than a half dozen turnovers in the present lineup had been recorded. In the house Speaker Gillett had been reelected and Meyer London, the only Socialist, had been defeated. In the senate contests, the New York Republican state committee had conceded the defeat of Senator Calder by Dr. Royal S. Copeland, New York City's Democratic health commissioner. In Connecticut Senator {McLean, Republican, was leading Thomas J. Spellacy, his Democratic opponent; in Delaware Senator DuPont, Republican, was leading for both the short term add the long term to follow. In Indiana former Governor Ralston^ Democrat, with only a part of the state reported, was leading former Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Republican, in what appeared to be a close contest. . In Iowa, Smith W. Brookhart, Republican, running to fill the unexpired term of former Senator Kenyon, was leading on the face of the returs. In Maryland, Senator France, Republican, was ahead of William C. Bruce, Democrat, with but half the state in. Mr. Bruce took a substantial lead on early returns. In Massachusetts, Senator Lodge was behind on incomplete returns and in Michigan Senator Townsend was ahead ,of his opponent, Woodbridge N. Ferris. In Missouri, Senator Reed, Democrat, was leading. In New Jersey, where prohibition was large ly an issue, Governor JfcJawaras, democrat, running on a wet platform, was slightly ahead of Senator Frelinghuysen, Republican, running with prohibition indorsement. Representative Fess of Ohio was leading Senator Pomerene, Democrat, on whom a hard fight had been conducted by the labor element for his vote on the Esch-Cummins transportation law and the senator's stand in the recent railway strike. In Pennsylvania Senators Reed and Pepper appeared to have been elected and in Rhode Island Senator Gerry, the Democratic incumbent, was ahead. In Tennessee, too, the Democratic incumbent, Senator McKellar, was running ahead of his opponent, and in Texas, where a Democratic nomination is equivalent to an election, Earle B. Mavfield was leading. In Utah former Governor Bamberger, Republican, was on the face of early returns running ahead of Senator King, Democrat. Senator King is a Mormon, but Senator Smoot, who is a power in the Mormon church, campaigned for Mr. Bamberger. In Vermont Representative Greene, Republican, had a large lead in his race for a seat in the senate, and in West Virginia Senator Sutherland. Republican, was ahead of his Democratic opponent. In Wisconsin Senator LaFoIlette. Republican, was declared elected. The notable contest in the governorships. is in New York, where Governor Miller, the Republican governor, early conceded defeat at the hands of Alfred E. Smith, Democrat. There appeared to be no doubt of the election of Gifford Pinchot. with a Republican slate, as governor of Pennsylvania. At midnight the congressional reiurns were complete from only seven states. At that hour the election of 119 Democratic an 67 Republican out of the total of 435 had been reported, but these figures were in nowise indicative of the political complexion of the next congress, as large blocks of districts with heavy Republican delegations in some and heavy Democratic delegations in others still were to be heard from. The first turnover in the congressional elections came in Tennessee when Cordell Hull, chairman of the Democratic national committee, was elected to the house for the Fourth district over Representative Clouse. Republican incumbent. Mr. Hull represented the same district when defeated two years ago. The second turnover in the house elections came with the defeat of Re presentative Benj. L. Fairchild of ? of the Twenty-fourth New York district by James V. Ganley. Democrat. The United States Department of Agriculture has trained women chemists who seek to learn food values for public information. ats Sulept :e on Tuesday , Two' Men Must Die in the Chair Columbia, Nov. 3.?Once more I Frank M. Jeffords and Ira Harrison, {convicted May 20 of the murder of ' John C. Arnette in his filling station j on Main street in Columbia on the 1 night of May 9, are faced with the ! prospect of death in the electric i chair, their appeals from the decis! ion of the lower court having been denied by the state supreme court : in opinions handed town yesterday. The two cases were remanded to the i court of general sessions in order j tlicit tlie hate ior me mccu uuuiiuuo may be set, and the two men will accordingly be brought before Thomas J. 'Mauldin at the November session for resentencing. Glenn Treece, convicted with Harrison and Jeffords of the murder of Arnette, was recommended by the jury to the mercy of the court and is now in the state penitentiary serving a life sentence. The November term of the court of general sessions for Richland will convene Monday, November 27, and no time will be lost by the state in the resentencing of the two men, according to Solicitor A. Fletcher Spigner last night. In accordance with the usual procedure, the solicitor said, he will appear before Judge Mauldin on the opening day and will then ask the judge to fix a date for the resentencing of the two convicted murderers. On the date set Harrison and Jeffords will be brought from their cells in the death house at the penitentiary and arraigned before the judge for the passage of sentence of death upon them. Solicitor Spigner is in Camden and learned of the success of his effort before the supreme court by telephone. Committees Are Named For the Colston Fair | Remember the community fair at 1 Colston, November 17. Those wish: in? to place articles on exhibition please send them in on Thursday at ! 2:00 p. m., Colston school house, to : the following committees: Canning?Mrs. Joe. Beard. .Mrs. J. j V. Millan, 'Mrs. R. L. Kearse. Fancy Work?Miss Alline Beard,' I Mrs. J. E. Bishop, Mrs. R. C. Zeigler. Poultry?Mrs. A. L. McMillan, I Mrs. J. W. McMillan. Flowers?Mrs. P. M. Yarn, Mrs. | Bill Beard. ] Household?Mrs. Tom Beard, Mrs. i Grayson Hicks. Antiques and freaks?Mrs. Marion McMillan, Mrs. Thos Clayton. Those on the committees will please be at the school house promptly at 2:.00 p. m. Thursday to receive j and list the articles sent in. MRS. R. C. ZEIGLER, Sec. Fair As9. t Mrs. Clarence Pickling ])<5ad. News was received in the city Tuesday of the sudden death of Mrs. ' Clarence J. Fickling in Blackville. 1 Mrs. Fickling was recovering from a recent illness, and was feeling unus! ually well Tuesday morning when I Mr. Fickling left home for his place . i :oVici ivqc aro?i5in | LI IHI51I1CSS. >> Uiis . u.v-v.-c, | however, she was taken suddenly ill and died a short time afterward. By I the time her husband reached her, ! she had lost consciousness. I Mrs. Fickling was a noble Christian , woman. She leaves, in addition to her husband and a number of children, I twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Fickling j only a few weeks ago. She was known i to a laive circle of Bamberg friends, all of whom join in extending symjpathy to the bereaved family. The : funeral and interment took place ; Wednesday at Blackville. Something New at Olar. At the hour for opening at the Olar j Baptist Sunday school Sunday morn' ing. the junior class of .T. O. Sanders, ! Sr., boys 10 to 13 years old, composed 1 P/-kn-no 11 v Taflr TTfirric; T-T ! U i -M la i at vuuiiviii, </u. - ? . ; i j H. Kearse, Jr., Homer Cave, Heberj j Brabham. James Bennett. Terley! : Owens, and Claud Fair, came up to i ; the front and san? "His Promise to "Me," Little Ruth Sanders, a junior jgirl. leading at the piano: then the | boys read the Scripture S. S. lesson : and sang "Love Lifted Me." After which with bared heads were lead in prayer in concert. Everybody was j pleased and as of old said it was good ! to be there. Life in Prison for Georgia Man Statesboro, Ga., Nov. 1.?Elliott Padrick, youthful former Methodist preacher, was found guilty of first degree murder in connection with the killing of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mamie Lou Dixon, last June, the jury returning a verdict- early tonight with a recommendation for mercy. The verdict automatically carries a sentence of life improsonment. The jury's verdict was reached after consideration of the case that lasted since 9 o'clock this morning. Satisfaction with the verdict and sentence were expressed by Padrick as he was led from the court room by Sheriff Joe Tillman to begin hi9 term of life imprisonment. "I will not appeal," he said; "I am well satisfied with the verdict." The jury returned its verdict at 6:30 o'clock after having taken the case at 11 o'clock last night. For the first time since the slaying of his mother-in-law and young wife. Padrick showed great interest in the proceedings that so vitally affected his future. His face took on a tense look as Foreman Brannon arose and read: "We find the defendant guilty." Padrick quickly recovered his composure, however, displaying a look of noticeable relief as he stood up to j hear Judge J. B. Park officially pro nounce the sentence of life imprisonment.' With a pleased look on his face, Padrick turned to Sheriff Tillman and wa9 led back to his cell in the county jail. Padrick was placed on trial Monday for the confessed slaying of his mother-in-law, who was found dead in an automobile on the road between Clito and Dover late on the afternoon of last June, 19. His wife was also in the machine suffering from wounds from which she died within a short time. Frank Pew Has Passed Away. Frank Pew, a young colored man of this city, died at his home here Saturday night, following an illness of several months. His remains were buried Sunday at the colored cemetery. The passing of Frank Pew is a source of sorrow to many people in j Bamberg, including a number of white friends. Frank was a productof The Bamberg Herald. He began work here when he was a small boy,' and for the greater part of his life labored in this office. Frank was possessed of unusual intellect. He was quick to learn, and he knew how to do almost anything in a newspaper office, except typesetting. He was as good a job pressman as we have ever known, and as a handy man in a ^ ~ Al* ?* ~ Knt_ newspaper oince mere was nunc ^?,ter. Frank's main duties in The flerald office was to keep the office clean, and in this art he was an adept. The Herald has had many porters, but none who could ever take the place of Frank Pew. He knew where everything should be and he saw that everything was in place. Some nine years ago Frank decided to cast his fortunes elsewhere, and periodically since he would leave, but The Herald office was always a magnet for him, and he would come back in time. On account of his value to the office, his job was always open, and his faults would be overlooked. About six months ago Frank developed tuberculosis, and becoming thoroughly discouraged predicted that he would be dead in six months. Nothing could shake this belief, and he gradually declined until his death. m ii na ? Til Honor of Mrs. Wilson. The attractive home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Henderson was the scene of much merriment and pleasure last Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. Henderson entertained in honor of her life-long: friend, Mrs. LeRoy Wilson, of Allendale, who before her marriage was Miss Ge Delle Brabham. of this city, mafiv beautiful autumn flowers were used in decora tin? the lower floor. Between the hours of four and six o'clock, a number of girlhood friends of the popular honoree called and enjoyed talking over old times, as well as being together again. Mrs. H. N. Folk and Mrs. Wilson added to the occasion by singing several lovely songs. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. F. M. Moye. served a delicious salad course with Russian tea. Nation to Give Day of Thanhs Washington, Nov. 4.?Declaring that the estate of the nation "presents very much to justify a nationwide and most sincere testimony of gratitude for the bounty which thas been bestowed upon us." President Harding, in the annual Thanksgiving proclamation calls upon the American people to observe Thursday, Xov emuer ou, as a aay 01 uiamvsgivnivS, supplication and devotion." The text of the proclamation follows: "By the president of the United States of America: "A proclamation: "In the beginning of our country the custom was established by the devout fathers of observing annually a day of thanksgiving for the bounties and protection which Divine Providence had extended throughout the | year. It has come to be perhaps the most characteristic of our national j observances, and as the season apj proaches for its annual recurrence, it is fitting formally to direct attention j to this ancient institution of our I people and to call upon them again to unite in its appropriate celebration. "The year w%ich now approaches its end has been marked, in the ex! perience of our nation, by a complexity of trials and tr^imphs, of difficulties and of achievements, which we must regard as our inevitable por tion in sucn an epocn as mat Lnrougn which all mankind is moving. As we I survey the experience of the passing I 12 months, we shall find that our es| tate presents very much to justify a , nationwide and most sincere testi- J mony of gratitude for the bounty which has been bestowed upon us. Though we have lived in the shadow of the hard consequences of great j conflict our country has been at peace! and has been able to contribute toward the maintenance and perpetua-j tion of peace in the world. We have seen the race of mankind make gratifying progress on the way to permanent peace, toward order and rescored confidence in its high destiny. "For the divine guidance which has enabled us, in growing fraternity j with other peoples, to attain so much of progress; for the bounteous yield | which lias come to us from the resources of our soil and our industry | we owe our tribute of gratitude and ' | with it our acknowledgment of the! i duty and obligation to our people and j to the unfortunate, the suffering, the j distracted of other, lands. Let us, in; all humility, acknowledge how great j j is'our debt to the Providence which j ; 1. M-ltll lie 3 T1 ft ! I JlilS gcucujuai; UCUJI n ivn v...v?( I give devout assurance of unselfish I purpose to play a helpful and ennob| ling part in human advancement. It ! is much to be desired that, in render-j ing homage for the blessing which! have come to us, we should earnestly! testify our continued and increasing i aim to make our great fortunes aj means of helping and serving, as best: we can. the cause of all humanity. | "Now therefore, T. Warren G.! * Harding, president of the United, States of America, do designate Thursday, the 30th day of November,, as a day of thanksgiving, supplication j and devotion. I recommend that the j people gather at their family altars j and in their houses of worship to, render thanks to God for the bounties they have enjoyed and to petition that these may be continued in the year before us. "In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. "Done at the city of Washington this 2nd day of November, in the j year of our Lord, one thousand nine! hundred twenty-two, and in the in-; dependence of the United States of America, the one hundred forty-seventh. "WARREN G. HARDING." Death of Mrs. Padgett. Mrs. Ann Padgett, an aged resident of Bamberg, died at her home in this pity Wednesday of last week, aged about 75 years. The remains were buried Thursday at Southend cemetery. {Mrs. Padgett came to Bamberg some months ago from Colleton county. For some time she lived with Miss Carrie Bamberg as a companion, and after Miss Bamberg's death she remained at her home on Elm street. She is survived by two children, Joe Padgett, who has become a very successful business man of Atlanta, and Mrs. Bertie Wilson. Completing An For Holdir C. F. Hiers Miss Leona Thain Olar, Nov. 5.?Wednesday at 2 o'clock Miss Leona Thain, an attractive and pupular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Thain of Olar, was married to Corey F. Hiers, the wedding taking place at the Methodist parsonage in the presence of the immediate families and a few close friends. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. M. Peeler, the pastor of the bride. The reception hall and parlor were beautifully de corated. The wedding march was played by Mrs. E. D. Bessinger. After the ceremony refreshments were served. The bride was dressed in a handsome blue coat suit with accessories to match. The bride has a charming personality and has a host of friends. The bridegroom is originally from Olar, but has been away in the employ of the Southern Bell Telephone company for several years. Immediately after the marraige the couple made their departure for their bridal tour. Party for Bride. Olar, Nov. 4.?(Mrs. George O. Barker's home was the scene of a lovely party Monday afternoon, given by Miss Eunice Hiers in honor of Miss Leona Thian a bride of this week. The house was beautifully decorated with potted plants and numbers of pink chrysanthemums. The daylight was shut out and the house was lighted by numerous pink candles and crystal candlesticks. The guests were met at the front door by Mrs. Paul Cook and presented to Mrs. C. M. Peeler, who in turn presented them to the bride-elect and hostess. When all had arrived the married guests were asked to write "Why they were married." while the single ones wrote. "Why they were not married.' After an interesting half hour they were entertained with a very novel contest, the answers of which were names of flowers. The gifts were brought in by Forrest Blanton Bessinger and '.Mary Brown nephew and niece, respectively of the bride, representing the parcel post branch of the United States mail service. The popularity of the bride was shown by the pretty collection of gifts. Refreshments carrying out the pink and white color scheme were served by Misses Mildred Cook, Myrtle Barker and Virginia Hiers. The guests were given favors in the form of wedding bells. Mens Choral Club Holds A n Interesting Meeting The Mens' Coral, club was entertained very pleasantly by Mr. and LMrs. H. L. Hinnant on Thursday evening. The first part of the evening was spent in practicing three songs the club is learning, for use at a minstrel to be given within the next few months. These songs are: | "The Gypsy Trail," "Listen To My Tale of Woe," and "Honey Town." After a business meeting, presided over by the president, H. N. Folk, Mrs. Hinnant served delightful refreshments, which so pleased the members that they made harmony with the old-fashioned songs until time to leave. The interest taken by the members 1 is shown by the fact that all fifteen of them were present at this meeting. Paul Whitaker is director of music, and Mrs. Whitaker is the accom| panist, and under this leadership the club hopes that, in time, it win oe able to contribute something toward the musical entertainment of our town. Those present at the meeting were: H. X. Folk, Paul Whitaker, Capt. E. J. Freeman, La Verne Thomas, L. P. Tobin, W. A. Dickinson, C. \V. Rentz, Jr., M. G. Gault, H. L. Hinnant, J. T. Burch. Leighton Rentz, Rex. Stokes. C. E. Black, S. C. Pharr, and E. H. Henderson. W. A. Dickinson will entertain the club on November 16, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gilchrist, i ^ Mrs. Charlotte Despard, sister of t ?j Oio famniifi British ljux u. r i cum, luu ~ ? soldier, is a candidate for a seat in the British Parliament. Nearly one-third of the people gainfully employed in agriculture produce only one-fifth of the national income. What's the answer? rangements ig County Fair " President La Verne Thomas stated Tuesday that the plans for the holding of the county fair are progressing nicely and that everything pointed to the Bamberg county fair being one of the best in the state. Reports from various committees indicate that all phases of the fair are being given attention, and the outlook is most premising. Chairman Rhoad, of the school day committee, is busy lining up the schools of the county for the school day events, and it appears certain that there will te hundreds of school : children in the city on thi9 big day. Much interest is being centered in I the horse races. J. J. Smoak is chairY"V, O n rtf AAVnmiff A/\ ftTTAVTT "?au U1 tlllO tuiuunucc, auu CIDIJ '> -y1, day horses are being practiced at the race track for the coming events. In connection with the races, the racing committee is arranging for a saddle j horse show, which promises to be | most interesting to lovers of horse : flesh. I One of the main features of the | fair will be the foot ball game, which I has been already arranged between ' Carlisle school and the College of Charleston. This game promises to be one of the best of the season. Both schools have fine teams, and a good game may be expected. The amusement committee has not yet completed its entertainments, but expects to have plenty of wholesome amusements on the grounds for all. President Thomas has extended an I official invitation to Governor-elect ? -s~-i?c Thomas G. McLeod to visit the fair. Mr. McLeod had not been heard from Tuesday. He is to be in Walterboro on November 23, and it is very likely that he can be induced to come to Bamberg on the 22nd and make an address. Bamberg county | gave Mr. McLeod a tremendous vote in the primary, and should he come here during the fair he will be given a rousing reception. Mrs. Sallie Owens had a meeting 1 - * ? ? 1. ~ mVtA/x+Vi /inmmi'Hfla Worl. . Ui UtJl UUJ-LiC uuutu \.uuimii,vw II vu | nesday. This committee is arranging I to have a fine display of home work, including antique and curious arti- y cles. She asks that all persons owning such articles see her at once and i arrange to have them on display, j Work has been started on the erection of the livestock building on j the Denbow warehouse lot. The building will be ample for the display of fine cattle and hozs, poultry, etc. I It is understood that there will be an | unusually good showing of poultry j this year. A. G. LaMotte, of Den; mark, who operates a fine poultry j farm, is working hard along this line. ; Business houses should now have i reservations made for their business exhibits. Dr. F. B. McCrackin is in charge of the booths, and will be r glad to give reservations to all. | As usual, the colored people are ; hard at work on Friday's programme land we are assured that the day ! ! will be in every way most creditable. ! The programme for the day has not j yet been announced, but it will be ' I full. j CHARLESTON IS IN TOP PLACE. * | Shows Largest Imi>orts in South At. ' - " I lantic District. I "i/'S' 1 ' ! Washington, Nov. 4.?According to an official statement by the de- / 1 partment of commerce, issued today, ^ j Charleston showed the largest Imj ports in the South Atlantic district ii'' ring the year which ended June , j last, while Savannah had, the , ilaigest exports. The ports in the South Atlantic . district are Charleston, Savannah, i Jacksonville. Brunswick, Wilmingi' ton, Fernandina, Portsaintjoe and [ Miami. The total cargo import ton nage of these ports during the fiscal ; year was 817,793 and the total cargo j export tonnage was 1,311,663. | Charleston's cargo import tonnage [ was 261 114. Jacksonville's was 246,.I 027 and Savannah's was 213.277. Export tonnage: Savannah, 650,, 898; Charleston, 346,416; Jacksonj ville,i40,946.?-News and Courier. j Horse Fastened on Bridge. j Capt. William McCarter, the pop uiar pris'ineer on the Southern be j = ! tween Branchville and Augusta, ran , j over a mule that had fallen through the trestle on the Edisto river, one day last week. The animal had run I away and had become fastened beij tween the railroad ties on the bridge, 11 and was not seen by Engineer Mc | Carter until too late.?Aiken Jour| nal and Review. ' . . . A