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Short Items From j Town and County Mrs. Eulalie Morris and W. D. Coleman, of the force of the First National Bank, have been confined to their home by illness for several days. H. M. Herndon and family have] moved from Denmark to C. W. I Rentz's dairy farm near town. He, will operate the dairy farm another! year. The farmers are still busy planting oats, rye, wheat, etc., as well as other cover crops. A fine acreage is being put down in small grain, is is said and the grain crops are looking fine where the seed were sown early. Five white teachers and sixteen colored teachers stood the teachers' examination here Friday and Saturday. This was the smallest number of white teachers to take the examination in a long time. The whites were divided, four women and one man. The Herald begins its trips to China this week. Warren C. Walker, son of {Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, of Barnwell, will receive the paper regularly hereafter. He is in the marine corps, and his address is in care of the American legation at Pekin, China. This has been the finest fall for the gathering of crops the county has experienced in many years. There has been nothing in the way of curing hay or gathering other crops, although it said that the crop of peas has been damaged considerably from some cause. D^,? n T ttviqt* Q 11 H RPV O. B. UCV. V/. xJ . x i ?w . Falls exchanged pulpits Sunday morning, the former preaching in Bamberg and the latter at Denmark. Mr. Frier's subject here was "Christian Citizenship," and the sermon was one of the finest heard here in a good while along the line of the Christian's attitude toward lawlessness. He stressed the point that the Christian has no middle ground to stand on."He that is not for Me is against Me." being the only guide for the Christian to take. Rev. Geo. P. White, of Darlington, was a visitor in the city on Monday, tist church in Orangeburg last Sunday morning and evening, and quite a few of the friends from Bamberg went over to hear him. Mr. White resigned the local pastorate last winter, to assume charge of the Second Baptist church in Darlington. After the evening service in Orageburg he came over and spent the night at the home of V. J. Hartzog on Elm street, and occupied Monday morning shaking hands with old friends. New ffiabham Hall Thrown Open to. Visitors Fridflv nicht was a gay time on the campus of Carlisle school. The J occasion was the formal opening of j the new H. J. Brabham hall, which { has just been completed. Upon the I invitation of the school authorities, j the people of Bamber?. several hundred of them, called Friday evening! to go through and inspect this mag- j nificent addition to the equipment of i the best preparatory school in the state. The guests were received by Col. Duncan and members of the faculty, and were shown through the beautiful halls and rooms of the new dormitory. which were brilliantly lighted for the occasion. Major and Mrs. Gault and Capt. and Mrs. Carroll ^ -were the only occupants of the hall Friday evening, the boys moving in later. Four beautiful suites of rooms for the residence of the faculty members are located on the first floor, | these suites occupying tlie tour cornel j of the floor. The lower floor has a beautif. ! lobby, Ii^hied by attractive hanging reflectors, and also has a number of cadets quarters. The ( second door is given over entirely to J cadets' rooms, as will also be the third floor, although the rooms in this flooi have not yet been completed. On completing the third floor, the building will contain fifty-three room Each fl "-or is equipped with hot!, and cold water, shower baths, and j everything else necessary for the comfort and convenience of the cindp.nf. hodv. wv ~ - ! The visitors Friday evening were served delicious punch by a bevy of charming young girls, a feature which enhanced the occasion greatly. The presence of Mrs. Josephine , Beach was greatly missed on this occasion. Mrs. Beach has been quite ill. and while she is now rapidly recovering, she was unable to attend the opening of the new building. Miss Elsie K. Orleser, of Whitestone. X. Y., who recently paddled a canoe through the Panama Canal, becomes the first woman to ever perform the feat. She completed the entire distance of forty-two miles in fifteen hours. i Baptists of Two Counties in Session\ i I The annual session of the Barnwell j Baptist association, embracing the! churches of Barnwell and Bamberg I counties and a portion of Allendale, was held last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the magnificent new Baptist church in Blackville, only recently completed at a cost of about $60,000. The association this year is described by visitors and delegates as being one of the best held in recent years. It was well attended by delegates from the large number of churches the association represents, and a lively interest was taken in all i phases of the association's work, reports of which were submitted by various committees and representatives. The Blackville people enter-' tained the association in a-royal manner, serving dinner 011 the grounds I each of the three days the association | was in session and making the visitors comfortable in every possible way. The association organized Wednesday morning by the election of the following officers: Moderator, Rev. O. J. Frier; vice moderator, Dr. \V. M. Jones: clerk, N. H. Fender; treasurer, Ralph Johnston. The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. M. B. Buckley, of Williston; subject, 'Drifting;" text, Heb. 7:3. A very able and thorougniy scriptural amnion wa9 delivered with zeal and earnestness. The following visitors were introduced to the association: Dr. C. E. Burts, Dr. Clias. E. Jones, and Dr. J. T. Watts, of Columbia: J. K. Hair, of Great Falls, and J. P. Bolin, of Orangeburg. The report on aged ministers' relief work was read by Rev. Walter Black, of Denmark, which showed a healthy state of affairs and splendid work by that excellent organization. After the dinner hour, reports were read and discussed on state, home and foreign missions, also the seventy-five million dollar campaign was discussed by Dr. Burts. Thursday morning the subject of Christian education was taken up and discussed by Rev. L. H. Miller, of Blackville. The hospital report was presented by Rev. J. F. Davis, of Hilda. and discussed by Mr. Davis and Rev. O J. Frier. At noon Rev. C. M. Robinson, of Ehrhardt. preached a strong sermon on the subject, "Life." Thursday afternoon the report on religious literature was presented and discussed by Revs. O. J. Frier, C. M. Robinson, and L. H. Miller. The report on the orphanage was presented by Rev. Guy Martin, and was spoken to by Dr. H. A. Bagby, of Greenwood, telling of the wonderful th-ai prp hpine done for the LUilX^O liiw v M/4 w ^ ?"0 children in the Connie Maxwell orphanage at Greenwood. An appeal was made for special help for the orphanage and the appeal struck a responsive chord in the association. While money seemed to be a scarce article among the Baptists, as well as everybody else, they pledged in kind that which they have. It is said that about 1,000 bushels of sweet potatoes and about 1.000 gallons of cane syrup were pledged by various individuals and churches to the orphanage. Shipment of these goods; will be made at once. Friday the report on temperance was presented and discussed by S. G. .Mayfield, Esq., of Denmark. The report was clearcut, and was featured by a request by -Mr. Mayfield for all those in the association who had not within six months touched a drop of intoxicating liquors to stand up. It was refreshing to note that almost the entire assembly arose. At noon Rev. O. B. Falls, of Bamberg, preached an able and highly appreciated sermon, his subject being, "Reward for Sacrifice." . ! Friday afternoon the question or the union meeting was discussed at considerable length. It was decided to divide the association into three divisions. and that full time pastors will not he expected to attend the unions on Sunday. Other reports and phases of Baptist work discussed during the afternoon were woman's work. Sunday schools, colportage, and miscelleneous business. Mt. Anion church was selected as the next meeting place, the dates of j which are October 30 and 31, and I November 1, 1923. Rev. O. B. Falls j will preach the associational sermon. The executive board of the association has recommended the ap? - L ~ & "O /ntt C\ T5 o C a pOlELLIIieilL Ui X\cv. w. JJ. i'um v., member of the state hoard of missions to succeed Rev. Geo. P. White. > who has moved to Darlington since the last meeting. Methodist W. M. S. The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon. November l.'th, at 4 o'clock. This is our week of prayer and the members are urged to be present and brine their offerines. Common Pleas Court Is Now in Session The court of common plea9 convened Tuesday morning with Special Judge X. G. Evans, of Edgefield, presiding. On account of pressing business matters, Judge Evans notified the court officials of his inability to be present .Monday morning. The court is scheduled to last for two weeks if so much be necessary. The following is a roster of the cases for trial at this session of court: American Bank and Trust Co. vs. B. P. Hartzog. '.McCrae vs. Laird. .McCrae vs. Spires, et al. Lr. i<ranK camuerg vs. uyvi cc Evans Milling Co. vs. Bamberg Wholesale Grocery. Chicago Kahn Bros. Co. vs. Farmers Mercantile Co. Grogan vs. Bennett. Beck & Gregg vs. Mayfield Co. Mizzell vs. American Express Co. Fiske Tire Co. vs. J. F. Lancaster. Armour & Co. vs. D. Dowling. Thos. Black Co. vs. Director General. National Loan and Exchange Bank vs. Hiers, et al. J. K. 'Mayfield vs. X. L. Willett Seed Co. Wulbern Fertilizer Co. vs. Steadman. Copeland vs. Dannelly. S. G. Mayfield vs. J. A. Williams. Mayfield-vs. Director General. Edisto River Lumber Co. vs. Bamberg Lumber Co. Weiters & Co. vs. Mayfield. (Two cases.) Cotton Oil Co. vs. J. K. Mayfield. Still vs. Seaboard Air Line. L. P. Ott vs. Edisto River Lumber Co. Holcombe Mfg. Co. vs. Dannelly & LMcLeod. Stovall-Daniel Co. vs. J. F. Lancaster. Mrs. Mary Benton vs. B. E. & W. Railroad, et al. Merchants National Bank vs. D. M. Eaves. Osteen vs. A. C. L. (For right of way.) Bank of Charleston vs. Dannelly. Bank of Charleston vs. Hiers, et al. Yerchants National Bank vs. Bellinger and Simms. Bank of Charleston vs. Kinard, et al. Carver Cotton Gin Co. vs. Cotton Oil Co. Carver Cotton Gin Co. vs. Denmark Oil & Fert. Co. 'Macon Woolen Mills vs. Lancaster. Lvnah & Vetter vs. E .P. Copeland. Proctor & Gamble Co. vs. E. P. Copeland. Dixie Oil Company vs. E. P. Copeland. C. Wulbern Co. Vs. E. P. Copeland. Roundtree Corporation vs. Chandler. Xeuss. Hesslin Co. vs. B., E. & W.. et al. I". S. Sales Co. vs. Dannelly & McLeod. Yogel & Dinning Co. vs. Herndon. Tant vs. S. A. L. Hartness vs. Bennett. Hampton Hardware Co. vs. Clayton. T). Dowling vs. M. Rice. J. Frank Folk vs. Williams. Anderson Bros. Co., vs. L. W. Abstance. Bernard & Seward vs. Fender & Kinard. .Morris & Co. vs. Mayfield. Germany Roy Brown Co. vs. Abstance. Eddie McMillan vs. S. A. L. F. M. Zeieler vs. S. A. L. G. F. Hiers Made a Fine Yield of Corn Reports of good yields of farm crops continue to come in. Let them come. The Herald takes pleasure in publishing all such pleasing news. If you had a good yield of any farm crop this year, let The Herald know about it. It will help others. Now comes G. Frank Hiers. of the Ehrhardt section, who a few years ago won a prize for the nearest correct guess on the population of Bamberg. He has just gathered forty bushels of corn per acre from an eight acre tract, atlhough a couple of bottoms in the tract were drowned out. making the yield even better. In addition to the corn he gathered twenty bushels of peas from the same land. Mr. Hiers used only 300 pounds of fertilizer to the acre, 200 pounds of high grade, and 100 pounds of soda. He did not pull the fodder. The corn was planted in four and one-half feet rows, and 22 inches in the bed. Before the days of the boll weevil, Mr. Hiers made an average of more than a bale of cotton to the acre on the same land, and one year gathered 61 1-4 bushels of corn to the acre from a part of this land. Farmers who cooperate don't wait for their ship to come in: they row out to meet it. Spirited Bidding for Ehrhardt Property Monday being 9alesday J. J. Brabham, Jr., master and probate judge, made sales in several cases, including a probate sale of some of the estate lands of the late Chas. Ehrhardt. In this sale a number of lots in the town of Ehrhardt were sold, and this sale brought a large number of Ehrhardt people to town Monday. Bidding for these lots was spirited, and while the prices were a little disappointing, it was clearly demonstrated that there is a good demand for Ehrhardt dirt. The first sale was in the case of Savilla Orr vs. Mattie Orr, et al., in voiving a us-acre iraci or iana, wnicu was sold to G. W. Reeves, of Branchville, for $850. In the cese of Merchants National Bank, of Richmond, vs. S. C. Hollifield, one tract of 36.5 aces was sold to R. B. Herbert, attorney, for $800, and the second tract was sold to Mr. Herbert, as attorney, for $250. In the matter of the estate lands of Charles Ehrhardt, lots in the town of Ehrhardt were sold as follows: Old store lot, sold to S. G. Mayfield, attorney, for $1,725. Fender store, sold to D. E. Fender, for $2,250. Block 1, east, lot 4, sold to M. Leinwand, for $1,100. Block 15, east: Lot No. 1, R. Ehrhardt, $50: No. 2. W. H. Kinard, $67.50; No. 3, Q. Osteen, $50; No. 4, Q. Osteen, $75; No. 5, G. W. Reeves, $42.50; No. 6, G. W. Reeves, $42.50; No. 7, G. W. Reeves. $45; No. 8, G. W. Reeves, $45. Block 18, east: No. 5, J. G. Copeland, $35. Block 9, west: No. 6. G. W. Reeves, $25; No. 11, G. W. Reeves, $23. TM-.1- - \T~ r T TV tlrloc. '?31 DCK ) , t i\u. ?J t ?j >? . xx iceter ,$86; No. 6, J. W. Priester, $76. Block 14, west: No. 5, J. G. Copeland, $135; No. 6, J. G. Copeland, $115; No. 7, Frank Hiers, $75; No. 8, B. W. Hiers. $107.50. Block 5, west: No. 7, G. W. Reeves. $66; No. 8, G. W. Reeves, $70. Block 8, west: No. 6. J. R. Hiers, I $130; No. 7, J. R. Hiers, $110; No. 8, G. W. Reeves, $75; No. 8, D. E. Fender. $95; No. 10, C. R. 'McMillan, $1 02.50. iBlock 10, west; No. 7. L. M. Hiers. $30; No. 8, L. M. Hiers, $32. Block 13, west: No. 1, D. E. Fender, $52. Block 7, east: No. 1, M. Leinwand, $120: No. 2, B. D. Carter, attorney, $80: No. 3, B. D. Carter, attorney. $60: No. 4, B. D. Carter, attorney, $67.50; No. 5, I. D. Copeland, $31; No. 6, J. W. Priester, $48; No. 7, C. E. Kinard, $50; No. 8, G. W. Reeves, $50. Block 12, west: No. 5, C. J. Copeland, $63; No. 6, C. J. Copeland, $43; No. 7, C. J. Copeland, $41; No. 8, G. W. Reeves', $1S.50. ! Elbert Sandifer 'Passed yJway Last Friday Elbert Sandifer, a young man of only 21 years, did last Frdiay night at 11:30 o'clock, following an illness of only four days. The death of this young man has cast a gloom over his community, as he was well known and liked by everybody. A particularly sad feature of young Sandifer's death is that he was married only eleven months ago. Life was full of hope and high aims for him. He was taken ill with a dreaded malady Tuesdaj, and upon the lirst visit of his physician it was seen that he was in a critical condition. Nothing could be done to stay the hand of the grim reaper, and on Friday night he passed away. The funeral and interment were held Saturday at Ghent's Branch Baptist church, of which .lie had become a member only a short time ago. The services were conducted by his pastor. Rev. Walter Black, of Denmark. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Sandifer. In addition to his parents and his wife, who was Miss j Birdie Hightower, daughter of j Angus Hightower, of Denmark, he is i survived by two brothers, Robert and | Clyde, and one sister, Mrs. Paul Mathenv. of Bamberg. W. M. 17. Meetings. The three circles of the Baptist Missionary seciety will hold their regular meetings on Wednesday. Nov. I in at the following homes: Xo. 1?Mrs. Joe Spann. Xo. 2?Mrs. W. E. Free. Xo. 3.?'Mrs. J. W. Jennings. Let every member be present. A Japanese court recently issued j a decree which releases Geisha girls from involuntary slavery. Women employed as readers in press clipping bureaus often have to memorize 5,000 names and subjects. Ehrhardt Holds Community Fair The community spirit ran 9trong in Ehrhardt last Friday. The occasion was the holding of the second annual community fair at the school house. The day was fine for a fair, being clear and cool. The fair was attended by hundreds of people from nearly, all sections of the county, who were surprised to learn of the progress of the good people of Ehrhardt. Coupled with the fair, a flag raising exercise was held at the school house. Old Glory was raised on a tall flag pole with fitting ceremony. The 4-Vi/-v Vi rvr\l on/1 crvmn r\ f CliilUI C11 Ui IIXC OVJLLW1 U.1XU OVU1W vi I the neighboring schools assembled on the grounds and after drilling drew up around the flag pole, where a stand had been improveised for the speaker. Prayer was offered by Rev. C. M. Robinson, and the address, one of the best ever heard in Ehrhardt, wag delivered by Rev. Mr. Ballentine. The principal was in charge of the exercises. The exhibits were arranged in the j school house, nearly all the rooms being filled with fine farm and home produce, with one room full of old relics and curiosities, including an old spinning wiheel that was of great interest. Another interesting relic was a land grant from King George for 30 acres of land in Colleton! county. It is said that this land is, now owned by J. M. Kirkland. The articles on exhibition were too numerous for individual mention. In the school yard there were a number of pens of fine chickens, i etc., and a fine 'possum adorned thej base of a big oak tree, surrounded bybig persimmons. It was a joy to see the people making themselves merry about tihe grounds, and the writer was positively convinced of the fact that such community gatherings, just among themselves, is greatly worthwhile. A | number of Bamberg people attended) the fair, and they are all loud in the praise of the efforts of the Ehrhardt people to put themselves on the map. I When it is considered that this has been a sorely stricken community, the fact that a good community fair can be held shows beyond doubt that you can't keep good people down. We Iheard no hard times talk. In fact it appeared that the Ehrhardt people have already forgotten their misfortunes and are ready for hard work and plenty of it. That they will succeed in coming back is an assured fact; for they have already come back. Incidentally the people in that section have been greatly blessed this year, no doubt largely through their indomitable spirit and determination. They have made better crops than most sections, and we have no doubt that the fine fairs they put on have contributed largely to this end. for any farmer visiting the fair Fridaycould not help feeling encouraged. "What Happens After Death?" Beginning next Sunday evening, Rev. O. B. Falls, pastor of the Bap tist church, will preach a series of sermons on "What Happens After Death." The first of the series will be on the subject, "If a "Man Dies, Will he Ever Live Again?" This promises to be a most interesting series, and the membership of the church is urged to hear them, as well as any visitors, all of whom will be cordially welcomed. Mr. Falls is giving much, thought in the preparation of the se- ^ I ries, and much light will be thrown on this very absorbing topic. Bridge Work Progressing. After many delays, the work on the construction of the long concrete j bridge over the Edisto river is now I progressing rapidly. Work on the bridge was started many months ago, but on account of high water very little was accomplished. The river is now normal, aud work is going rapidly forward. Several of the concrete piers have been placed in the river, and the contractors expect to push the work to completion at an early date now. Free Seed Distribution. Senator Dial requests The Herald to say that the distribution of free vegetable and flower seeds will take place in a few weeks, but that owing to the limited quantity of seed assigned each representative, he does not wish to distribute the 9eed in discriminately. Any person wishing to secure free seeds may do so by addressing Senator Dial at Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C. Invitations Issued. The following invitation has been received in this city: "Mr. .and Mrs. Corey Franklin Rizer request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Daisye, to 'Mr. James Carl Kearse. Wednesday evening, the fifteenth of November, at seven o'clock, Bethel Methodist church, Olar, South Carolina." Very Small Vote sTuesday Election The vote in Tuesday's election was disappointglv small, if the whole county is to be judged by the vote at the Bamberg box, the largest in " the county. The heaviest vote cast was for congressman, the Democratic nominee, James F. Byrnes, receiving only 122 votes. ^ Thomas G. McLeod and other state and countv nominees, received a total of 121. There were no Republican votes cast at this box for state or federal officers. J Constitutional amendments are not popular in Bamberg. Only twenty-five voters chose to cast ballots on the amendments at all, and of this number 19 voted against all amendments, while six six voted in favor of them. The voters voted straight through all amendments either for or against all. The commissioners of election will meet later in the week and tabulate the vote and make the proper report j to the state officials. e \ Cotton Ginning Figures to Oct. 25 Announced , The report on cotton ginning to I October 18th has just been made public by the census department. The ^ i report shows quite an increase in the I cotton production in Bamberg county, although a big decrease in the state as a whole is shown. South Carolina ginnings is about two- J thirds of the ginnings to the same date last year, while this county shows an increase of more than fifty per cent. Allendale shows an increase ^ about the same as Bamberg, while Barnwell and Aiken counties are about the same as last year. Colleton | shows an increase and Orangeburg shows a big decrease, as does also Calhoun. The following are the figures for this section: 9 1922 1921 Aiken 11,499 11,202 Allendale 5,231 3,879 Bamberg 4,995 3,307 * Barnwell ,',265 7,286 Calhoun 2,304 3,853 Colleton 2,283 1,521 Dorchester 1,489 1,126 Hampton 4,002 2,371 1 Orangeburg .10,231 14.111 'More than 6 per cent of the medical students in the United States are women. I V NOTICE TO BANK CUSTOMERS. / i On Thursday of the Orangeburg Fair Week, November 23rd, the undersigned banks cr" Bamberg will close at 11 a. m. and remain closed the balance nf the dav FIRST NATIONAL BANK, BAMBERG BANKING CO. 1 l-23n SPECIAL NOTICES t For Sale?Cypress shingles. H. N. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. ltn Wanted?The Herald will accept a few loads of stove wood on subscription. * i | For Sale.?One 15-30 Tractor, almost new. JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn. j For Rent?Apartments on Main : street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, ! Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Peanut plows and peanut pickers. Apply to THE COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn For $>ale.?My home place on Church street. Cheap to quick buyer. D. J. DELK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn \ Wanted?Medium and large pecans, Will pay highest cash prices. O. D. FAUST, Bamberg, S. C. 11-1 Op Full Blood Jersey Bull.?Entitled to registration. Ready for service at , i STOKES'S DAIRY-FARM, Bamberg, S. C. ltn. Beef?Round steak, 15c lb.; loin etoal 15c lh hppf rnast 15c lb.. stew beef, 10c lb.; S. Bones, 6c lb. GLOVER'S 'MARKET, Bamberg, S. C. ? ltn Pork?Pork Hams, 17 12c lb.; pork chops, 16c lb.; pork roast 15c lb.; porn bacnbone, 15c lb.; B. & P. # sausage, 20c lb. GLOVER'S MARKET, Bamberg, S. C. ltn Trespass Notice.?All persons are hereby warned not to hunt on the j lands of the undersigned, under penalty of the law. MRS. E. A. , [SMOAK, Bamberg, S. C. ll-9n ? ? Trespass Notice.?I positively forI bid any hunting on my lands. Any j persons found so hunting will be [prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 0. D. FAUST, Bamberg, S. . / C. ll-30n For Sale?Some valuable tracts of land containing from 60 to 600 . . acres. Some with the stock, feedstuff, implements, and other person- 1 al property. Prices and terms on application. J. T. O'NEAL, Real Es - ? j. T-i -u o n taie Agent, oamueig, o. \s. mi. -jf' Agent Wanted.?Industrious men and women wanted to retail the genuine WATKIN'S PRODUCTS in city territories. Exceptional opportunity to tie up with oldest and largest . |j?g company of is kind. Our hustlers average income is $1.10 an hour. Are you doing as well? If not, write todav for free samples and particulars. THE J. R. WATKINS CO., Dept. 82, f New York, N. 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