The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, May 03, 1900, Image 3
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TkarsJay, May 3, 1900.
Personal Mention.
. ?Senator^. G. Maylield was in town
* Saturday.
\ ?Mr. Geo. J. Hiers, of Ehrhardt, was
in town Monday.
?E.-T. LaFitte, Esq., of Denmark, was
; in town Monday.
?Mr. Conrad Ekahardt, of Ehrhardt,
was in town Monday.
?Mr. M. N. Rice, of the Olar section,
was in the city .Monday.
> ?Mr. F. D. Knight, of Sumter, spent
Sunday with relatives in town.
?Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rizer, of Olar,
spent Sunday aud Monday here.
?Mr. S. H. Saunders and family have
/ returned to the city for tlie summer.
?Hon. 6. Duncan Bellinger, of Columbia,
attended court here last Thursday.
?Col. L. L. Rice and Dr. Joseph S.
Matthews, of Denmark, were in town
s Friday.
?H. L. Spahr, Esq., is spending the
week in Orangeburg on professional bus
in ess.
*-Mr. L. L. Medlock, of LaCrosse, Ga.,
takes Mr~A. C. Reynolds's place at the
Bamberg Pharmacy.
?Mr. George W. Garland and Master
Tom Gill took in the Merry Makers festival
at Augusta last week.
I ?Messrs. W. E. Willis and Otis Brabham
attended the Methodist district con- ference
at^Branchville last week.
?Mr. Sam B. Rhea, formerly master
1 '- ?* Anttnn mill ic nrt?r At
tUeClMUlM; Oi UIC tutiuu ami, uv.
Providence, R. I., where he has a,line position
with the Automatic Sprinkler Corn*
pany.
?Messrs. J. L. Eddleman, C. W. Garris
and W. M. Brabham left last Monday
erening for a trip to several points in the
State to inspect the working of cotton
oil mills.
* ?Mr. A. C. Reynolds who has been the
manager of the Bamberg Pharmacy for
the past two years left with his wife on
Tuesday> for Ehrhardt, where he goes to
take charge of the Reynolds Drug Co.
Since his residence in Bamberg Mr. Reynolds
hasamade a host of friends, and these
while regretting his departure, 'wish for
him the success that his industry and
i merit deserve in his new held of labor.
^ Grippe has been prevalent in this- section
recently.
Some^farmers are plowing their cotton
the firstkime.
If you want fish without heads, go to
^ G. A. Ducker's.
Farmers are busy this week killing the
young grass.
Do not fail to read the advertisement
r of Teethina in this paper.
Mr. C. W. Rentz is erecting a two-story
* . dwelling near the Fitting School.
1 The Postal Telegraph office has been
moved into the building next door to the
bank.
Mr. P. K. Hughes announces himself
in this issue as a candidate for County
33E53S fiiincrvisnr j,
Remember the examination at Blackville
fiext Saturday for a cadetship at the
Naval Academy.
Any one having fodder to sell, can dispose
of several hundred pounds by apply
ing at this office.
The friends of Mr. Joe J. Brabham announce
him in* this issue as a candidate
for County Auditor.
I have just received some first-class
I ' candy of all kinds. Call and see for yoyrself.
G. A. Ducker.
The . pupils of Miss Pearl Counts's pri%
vate school enjoyed a picnic at Cedar
ik: Springs last Tuesday.
T^he editor is decidedly "under the
If ; weather" tnis week, which will explain
any deficiency in this issue.
Fresh supply of candies, cigarettes, cheroots,
chewing tobacco, etc., at J. A. Ver*
non's. Fresh meats at all times.
A freight wreck near Williston caused
the passenger train from Augusta to be
several hours late last ^ Wednesday eventng
A large stock of friendship hearts and
bracelets at T. C. Rouis's. He has engraved
five hundred up to date, and still
they sell. ?
Cotton Seed Meal?I have cotton
seed meal for sale in any quantity, at
lowest prices, for spot cash.
G. Frank Bamberg.
Candidate, when you get ready for tickets
for the primary election, this office
would be glad to furnish them. We print
them, neatly, promptly and at living
prices.
R. H. Bohler, the well-known first-class
coach painter and upholsterer, of Augusta,
is with the Bamberg Wagon Works!
# for a short time. Parties wanting up-todate
work will take notice.
The case of the State vs. Homer Ruth,
which was referred back to the magistrate
by the gTand jury, was tried before Magistrate
Ray and a jury last Monday after*
noon. A verdict of not guilty was rendered.
The prohibitionists will hold a State
conference in Columbia on Wednesday,
the 23d instant; to consider the advisability
of nominating a State ticket. Conventions
at the different county seats are called
for Saturday, the 12th instant.
Teachers, remember the meeting of the
Tore* \ cenrifttirm at the
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? court house next Saturday, the 5th. This
is the regular monthly meeting, and it is
earnestly hoped that all the white teachers
in the county will be present. '
The finest assortment of fishing tackle
i ever brought to Bamberg, at Brooker's.
An alligator about fiye feet long was
an object which attracted a number of
persons last Friday afternoon. It was
exhibited in front of The Herald office
by Mr. U. L. Ellzey, who captured the
reptile in the road up near Mr. John Feldei^s.
Fishing tackle, all kinds, styles and
. prices, at Brooker's. Come see it.
Services are being held at the Methodist
church every evening. It is a matter
of regret that Rev. W. A. Kelly is not
with us, sickness in his family "prevent
, ing^ Mr. O'Dell is carrving on the meeting
this week, and Mr. Kelly expects to
" come next Monday and will spend the
week here.
Brooker's line of fishing tackle is imply
superb. Call and look.
The fruit crop will be very fine this year,
judging from present indications. With
the present facilities for canning and preserving
fruit, none of the crop should go
to waste. Nothing is more wholesome
? and palatable than fruit well kept for
winter use. Save the frutf crop. It wiil
pay-handsomely for your trouble.
Try some "Monogram" or "Double
Strength White Wine' Vinegar at Thos.
Black s. It is extra fine.
Our sanctum was brightened last Tues
rtay morning uv me proem m <*
fu\ basket of flowers. Mrs. J. M. Jennings
was the kind donor, and we wish to return
to her our sincere thanks. Would
that there were more p?ople who would
strew the pathway of the country editor
with flowers, figuratively and literally.
The commencement sermon of the Carlisle
Fitting School will be preached by
Rev. W, W. Daniel, D. D., president-elect
of Columbia College. Dr. Daniel is an
able preacher and will give his hearers
something to stir and inspire them. The
literary address will be delivered by Prof.
J. G. c-inkscales, of Wofford College. If
you hear him, you will laugh and grow
fat. ^
Attention. Veterans.
Jenny, S. Cm April 27,1900.
Camp Rivers' Bridge, No. 829, U. C. V.
will meet at the memorial grounds Satur
day, May 12th, at 11 o'clock a. m. for the
purpose of electing delegates to the reuu
ion to be held in Louisville, Ky., and sue!
other business as may come before the
camp. " J. W. Jenny,
J. jF. Keabse, 8b., Commander
Adjutant.
New Advertisements. .
C. J. MofTctt?Tcethina.
P. K. Hughes?Candidate's card.
Joe J. Brabham?Candidate's card.
o. kkakk bamberg.
Note the change of ad. in this issue.
He advertises seasonable goods at right
prices, guaranteeing satisfaction on every
article.
easy spring churn.
Those who make butter should read
with especial interest the ad. in another
column calling attention to the easy
spring churn. To our mind it is highly
practical, and no family posessing a cow
should be without one.
t. c. rouis.
Note the ad. of T. C. Rouis in this issue.
He carries a full line of spectacles and
eye glasses af right prices, and can surely
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sun any one neeuing gxas-ses.
REYNOLDS, DRUG CO.
This is a new drug store opened this
week at Ehrhardt. Mr. A. C. Reynolds,
the manager, is a graduate in pharmacy,
and parties patronizing the firm can be
assured of accuracy and the most courteous
attention. They carry a full line of
drugs and patent medicines.
April Honor Roll.
Here are the names of those subscribers
to The Bamberg Herald who have received
subscription receipts during the
month of April. The May list ought to
be much larger, and we hope all who owe
us anything will make a special effort to
get square on the books. The date on
the label of your paper t shows exactly
kow much you owe.
j?hn Cooner, J. G. fthoad,
J* A. Chassereau, J. J. Copeland, _
J?S. Tucker, C. R. Clayton, "?
Jacob Sanders, J. M. Jennings,
J. H. Bozzle, I G. Jennings,
F. E. Copeland, G. C. Jcfyes,
J. F. Jones, J. L. Herndon,
A. J. Eaves, T. L. Pearlstina,
J Mitchell, Jr., F. O. Brabham,
H. M. Siicox, J. J. Kearse,
J. R. Hamilton, C. F. Reutz,
Josh Nimmons, G. W. Burnett
J. F. Brickie, Geo. B. Kearse,
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Dr. A. J. tiarter, rwjueri anniauu,
Chas. Ehrhardt, J. W. Jenny,
E. P. Rice, H. F. Kkiard.
Married.
Mr. Thos. J. Simmons was married at
four o'clock Wednesday afternoon of last
week to Miss Utecie Jones, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs.R. E. Jones. The sacred rites
were performed by Rev. W. E. Johnson,
and the ceremony took plaee at the school
house at Lodge. x: v
The attendants were: Mr. E. E. Jones
with Miss Clara McMillan; Mr. 0. A. Sim- .
mons with Miss Adella Jones; Mr. H. W.
Adams with Miss Willie Jones; Mr. E. C.
Folk with Miss Daisy Carter. Mrs. W.
B. Ackerman played the wedding march.
The bride came in on the arm of Mr. B.
F. Folk, and the groom with Dr. W. B.
Ackerman.
The wedding was largely attended by
the friends and relatives of the contracting
parties.
. Bamberg Democrats,
A meeting of the Bamberg Democratic
club w as held in the court house last Saturday
afternoon. The following officers
were elected: H. C. Folk, president; G.
Frank Bamberg, vice-president; C. B.
Free, secretary and treasurer.
A AAn.mlttflD r>n roorietrfttinn WAS SIV
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pointed as follows: J. B. Black, W.
Lightsey, J. Dickinson^ J. J. Simmons, N.
Z. Felder.
The chair appointed the following executive
committee: C. W. Gams, L. C.
Inglis, A. Mclver Bostick, G. P. Harmon,
J. C. Shipes.
Mr. G. A. Rice was elected as the member
of the county executive committee.
Delegates were elected to the county
convention which meets next Monday,
as follows: C. W. Garris, H. C. Folk, E.
R. Hays, J. R. Bellinger, J. Dickinson,
G. P. Harmon, J. F. Folk, J. B. Black, A.
Mclver Bostick, J. D. Felder, L. C. Inglis*
Joe B. Gillam, E. 0. Bruce, W. W.
Lightsey, C. B. Free, G. Frank Bamberg,
J. J. Simmons, H. F. Rice.
Fag End of Court.
The case of Greig & Jones vs. W. B.
Rice was tried Thursday. Judge Gage
reserved his decision.
Court adjourned sine die Thursday afternoon.
Bates & Simms for the defendant and
Robert Aldrich for the State argued a
motion for bail for D. P. Johnson charged
with the killing of B. Rivers Carroll at
Blackville. The judge refused to grant
bail.
Base Ball.
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The students of the Orangeburg Baptist
College came over last Saturday and
played a game of balse ball the same afternoon
with the Fitting School team. A
large crowd witnessed the game, and the
Bamberg boys and girls made lots of noise,
cheering the home players.
The game was not a brilliant one by
any means. Only six innings were played,
at Jhe close of which the score stood
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30 to 9 in iavor 01 me r lumg cxuuw.
There were no unpleasant features of the
game among the players, and the only
proceeding which to our mind was not in
good taste was the useless noise and "guying"
indulged in by some. Let us hope
there will be less of it at future games.
The Fitting School boys will return the
visit on May the 11th.
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
finest piils I ever used."?D. J. Moore,
Mil brook, Ala. They quickly cure all
liver and bowel troubles. Bamberg Pharmacy.
Dorchester county's new jail is completed.
You cannot accomplish any work or
business unless you feel well. If you feel
"used up?tired out," take Dr. M. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine. J. B. Black.
City Council Meeting.
The regular monthly routine business,
the approving of bills, receiving reports,
etc., engaged the attention of council last
Tuesday afternoon.
The matter of remitting street tax to
members of the Bamberg Guards was settled
by the adoption of a resolution that
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all members should pay the tax, out
should have it returned in case they remained
members of the company for
twelve months.
Mayor Inglis was instructed to investigate
the course necessary to exempt the
cotton oil mill from taxation. He will
report at the next meeting, and council
will no doubt exempt the mill from taxes
for the period asked for.
The ancients believed that rheumatism
was the work of a demonewithin a man
Any one who has had an attack of sciatic
or inflammatory rheumatism will^ agree
that the infliction is demoniac enough to
, warrant the belief. It has never been
- claimed that Chamberlain's Pain Balm
; would cast out demons, but it will cure
- rheumatism, and hundreds bear testimony
t to the truth of this statement. One ap}
plication relieves the pain, and this quick
relief which it affords is alone wort!
. many times its cost. For sale by all druggists
and medicine dealers.
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District Conference.
The Orangeburg District Conference
met at Branchville on Wednesday evening,
2oth. The session of the conference
I was preceded by a missionary and educational
institute. In this institute questions
of importance connected with these
interests of the church were discussed by
the preachers of this district. The opening
sermon of this conference was preached
on Wednesday evening by Rev. J. G.
Beck with, of Barnwell, who preached an
able sermon. Mr. Beckwith is a young
man in the ministry, but he is an able exponent
of the cause of Christ. Thursday
?tho (iworinor nf rnnorts from
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the various charges of the district, antkalso
reports from the educational institutions
of the church. Dr. W. W. Daniel
gave a good report of the work done at
the Columbia College, and showed the
college^o be in excellent condition. Prof.
Willis gave a good report of the work
done at the Carlisle Fitting School The
report showed that this school ^vas enjoying
a year of fine success, and that the
school was doing much for the education
of our young people and for their moral
.and religious training. Dr. John 0. Willson
represented the Southern Christian
Advocate whose circulation is now larger
than ever in its history, the subscription
list being uear 5,000 .
The reports from the various charges in
the district had some encouraging feattures.
The material interests of thechurch
are being cared for by our people, which
is a fair index to the. spiritual condition
of the church".
On Thursday night Dr. Daniel preached
a most excellent sermon. His sermon
was full of inspiration and encouragement
to those who are striving to walk
in the ways of righteousness.
On Friday night the conference was
favored with two very fine addresses on
the subject of christian education'by Key.
James Kilgo, pastor of Trinity church,
Charleston, and Bishop W. W. Duncan.
The Bishop's address was one of the best
it has been our pleasure to listen to. He
seems to have been in fine trim in every
way and contributed much to the success
and pleasure of this very pleasant session
of the conference.
Branchville entertained the conference
in lavish hospitality. There was no lack
of kindness and of the good things of
life. There were heard on every hand
praises of the good people and their generous
entertainment of the conference.
Denmark, Williston and Rowesville
asked for the conference next year. Denmark
was selected as the place for the
conference. The following delegates
were elected to the annual conference:
Geo. H. Bates, Barnwell; A. C. Dibble,
Orangeburg; Dr. J. W. Summers, Cameron,
and W. E. Willis, Bamberg.
Mr. Kearse Suicides.
Barnwell, April 29.?Last Friday Mr.
Gaines Kearse&who lives near Salkehatchie
River, in Great Cypress Township,
shot himself through his head with his
pistol. Death must have been instantaneous.
His family say that, in accordance
with his custom, he rose about 4 o'clock
in the morning to feed his stock; that not
long afterwards the report ot a pistol was
heard. No answer being returned in reply
to the call of his name from the house
he was tracked to an old abandoned house
one or two hundred yards from his dwelling,
where he had gone, laid himself down
deliberately and tired the fatal shot. He
is said to have told his son the day before
that he intended to kill himself. The
cause of his act is not known, but his
mind must have been unbalanced.
An Epidemic of Whooping Cough.
Last winter during the epidemic of
whooping cough my children contracted
the disease, haviug severe coughing spells.
We had used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
very successfully for croup and naturally
turned to it at that time and found
it relieved the cough and effected a complete
cure.?John E. Clifford. Proprietor
Norwood House, Norwood, N. Y. This
remedy is for sale by all druggists and
medicine dealers.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for
May is a bright and dainty Springtide
number, full of timeliness and variety.
UA Klondiker's Diary," from Seattle to
Dawson City, pictures step by step the
hard road travelled by the gold-seeker in
Alaska. Joaquin Miller writes upon the
thoughtful" and poetic side of life in a
Klondike cabin
Ramon Reyes Lala, in the May Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly, writes about
the fierce Moros, natives of our newly acquired
territory of Sulu, in the Philipine
Islands. In the same magazine Captain
W. P. Moffet pays an appreciative tribute
to Dr. Jose Rizal, the martyred Filipino
poet, novelist and patriot. "English Royalty
and the Fashions," by Mrs. E. C.
Clarke, gives an intimate and authorized
account of what is worn by Queen Victo
ria, the Princess ot w aies, ana otner ruym
ladies.
"After suffering from piles for fifteen
vears I was cured by using two boxes of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve," writes W.
J. Baxter. North Brook, N. C. It heals
everything. Beware of counterfeits. Bamberg
Pharmacy.
If "out of sorts," cross, and peevish,
take Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine,
Cheerfulness will return and life acquires
new zest. J. B. Black. %
The easiest and most effective method
of purifying the blood and invigorating
the system is to take DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for cleansing
the liver and bowels. Bamberg Pharmacy.
Health, strength and nerve force follow
the use of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine,
which insures, good digestion and
assimilation. J. B. Black.
J. C. Kennedy, Roanoke, Tenn., says,
"1 cannot s^y too much for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. One box of it cured
what the doctors called an incurable ulcer
on my jaw." Cures piles and all skin
diseases. Look out for worthless imitations.
Bamberg Pharmacy.
"I had stomach trouble for twenty
years and gave up hope of being cured
till I began to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
It has done me so much good I call it the
savior of my life," writes W. R. WilkinA.l.>nr
Tonn It ill'(rA?tS wllttt VOU
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eat. Bamberg Pharmacy.
Pimples, boils and other humors appear
when the blood gets impure. The best
remedy is Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
J. B. Black.
J. Q. Hood, justice of the peace, Crosby
Miss., makes the following statement: "I
can certify that One Miuute Cough Cure
will do all that is claimed for it. My wile
could not get her breath and the first dose
of it relieved her. It has also benefitted
my whole family." It acts, immediately
and cures'coughs, colds, grippe bronchitis,
asthma and all throat and lung troubles.
Bamberg Pharmacy.
J. T. Reese, Modoc, S. C., writes: Have
used Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
12 years. Cured me of indigestion and
iry wife of sick headache. Think it worth
four times as much as either Zeilin's or
Black Draught 1 used. J. B. Black,
t W. S. Musser, Millheim, Pa., saved the
j life of his little girl by giving her One
Minute Cough Cure when she was dyihg
. from croup. It is the only harmless rein
edy that gives immediate results. It quicki
ly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, grippe,
, asthma and all throat and lung troubles
Bamberg Pharmacy.
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People and Places Within 20
Miles of Bamberg.
FARMERS AND THEIR FARMS. |
What a Staff Correspondent of The
Herald Saw and Heard Along the
County's Highways and Byways.
Rivers Bridge Memorial Grounds, )
May 1,1900. )
The month of May?month of flowers,
nf sin win w birds 'liaDDV ill their llOllSe
keeping and young-rearing, of growing
crops, of sudden showers, of hot winds?
month of promise?month of anxious toil
to the farmer?month that will either
mar or make the agricultural destiny of
South Carolina for the closing year of the
nineteenth century. I am glad to shake
hands with you?doubly glad that our
meeting takes place on this sacred ground
hallowed by memories so 'pathetically
patriotic that they bring tears to my eyes
as I stand leaning over the iron paling
which surrounds the holy spot and with
dimmed eyes read this inscription, on the
modest stone that marks the last resting
place of those gallant heroes who "fought
the good fight," and died, stubbornly battling
the foe, with their set, white faces
turned defiantly toward the serried ranks
of Sherman's victorious cohorts:
In memory of the
Confederate Dead,
Who fell in battle at Rivers' Bridge,
February 4th, 18G.">.
"Soldiers rest, your warfare o'er,
Sleep the sleep that knows no breaking,
Dream of battlefields no more.
Days of danger, nights of waking."
I was here on Thursday last when the
annual exercises of tribute to the memory
of the dead was paid lovingly and rev
erentlv by upwaras or iwo uuiusunu pcuple.
I listeued to the singing, heard Col.
"Bob" Aldrich's statistical resume of the j
gallant part the Confederate soldier took j
in the war that followed secession, and
vigorous^ applauded the splendid tribute
paid to Southern women in that war by
that talented and progressive representative
of Southern womanhood, Mrs. Virginia
D. Young. I met here many of
those who took part in that splendid
struggle?how old and gray they are be- j
coming, how dim of eye, how feeble of j
body! In a few years they also will be
laid to rest in the sacred soil they fought
to defend, and the time will come, and
that not long hence when, of all the great
army who wore the gray there will not
remain a single individual who took part
in the struggle, and can speak of it as a'
portion of his own experience?tell of the
fights and frays, skirmishes and ambush-"
ments, retreats and advances, as seen
with his own eyes. The great conflict
will have passed into history and that
history can only be truthfully written by
those who come after us, unless we leave
to them as a sacred heritage accurate and
sufficient data upon which to base their
estimates and deductions. And this
thought suggests to me a matter that I intended
to present to the members of the
Association on Memorial Day, but forgot,
which was: The advisability of selecting
a competent historian to gather up
the flotsam and jetsam of the Rivers'
Bridge battle, and having arranged his
web and woof, weave it into a coherent
and sequent history of the only important
battle that took place in Bamberg
county ' during the four years' struggle.
The Association, as I understand it, will
not meet again until just before next Me
morial Day, when formal action in a
matter so important could be taken, but
I trust that there is some authority which
will admit of the appointment of a historian
before that time. As I stated in my
last letter the actual participants in the
battle and those who saw its aftermath
are fast sinking into the "sere and yellow"
state of life, and no time should be lost,
in getting the history of the battle and
the true history of the Association into
coherent shape.- Can't a historian be put
at work upon the material already in
hand and afterwards to*be gathered together,
at once? I refer the matter to
President McMillan and Secretary Jenny
for an answer.
I think it was the'unanimous verdict of
the many who took part in the memorial
exercises that they spent a splendid day.
The weather was superb, the provender
was abundant, and there were so many
pretty girls to be seen that it dazzled
one's eyes. The politician, "hungry for
office," was there also?a perfect army of
him. Four counties were represented?
Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton and Hampton,
and I met one solitary representative
from Aiken. They shook your hands
until your arms ached. Speakmg 01 the
politicians naturally inclines one's
thoughts to politics, and this reminds me
that a gentleman?a sensible, level-headed
planter, a man of means and influence
who is not a politician and never was and
never will be a candidate for office, but
who, nevertheless, desires that we have
good rulers, explained to me in a nutshell
the political situation in Bamberg
county. Said he:
"We have a multitude of candidates for
| tlje county offices, and it is safe to say
I that good men will be chosen for the vu
rious positions. The candidates for legislative
positions, however, will have to
face the people with well-grounded convictions
011 certain subjects. Those who
can stand the test will be elected, and you
mark my word for it. The county* offices
are simply executive or administrative
positions", and honesty, sobriety and the
nece sary business qualifications for the
positions are the requisites that will win
for the man possessed of them.,Our legislators,
however, can do us a great good, a
great evil, or nothing at all. The people
know this, and they know. what they want
and want badly. Two questions are paramount
in the public mind at the present
time?good roads and better schools.
T*e desire for these two important adjuncts
to a better and more perfect civilization
has become universal."
My informant hesitated for a moment,
and then with a shrewd smile, continued:
"The people will put the aspirants for
legislative positions through a severe catechism
this year. On the subject of roads
they will ask each candidate:
" 'Are you in favor of good roads ?'
" 'Are you in favor of improving the
thoroughfares of Bamberg county?'
'"If so, what are your plans?'
"?Tf nm have heretofore reuresenter
i us in a legislative capacity, what have
' ytfu done for the betterment of the publi<
highways ?'"
"The interrogatories will be similar or
. the school question. For instance:
" 'Are yon in favor of improving thi
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public school system?'
" 'If so, what are your plans?'"
"Depend upon it-my friend." said this
shrewd old farmer in conversation, "the
man who will 'win out' at the primaries
on the legislative ticket will have to satisfactorily
answer these questions and
damned be he who fails upon his catechism."
I give place to this bit of dialogue because
it not' only voices my convictions
on these two subjects, but so far as I can
learn, from conversations with "many
men of many minds," from many parts
of the county, these are the two great
questions on which hangs the fate of
those who would "sit with the solous on
the hill" at Columbia.
(tkokoi: Wolsey Symonds.
Denmark Doings.
Denmark, April 30.?The Denmark
Democratic club met at Guess's hall last
Saturday for the purpose of re-organizing
and electing delegates to the county convention
which meets at Bamberg May
the 7th. E. B. Guess was elected president,
E. T. LaFitte, 1st vice-president, .T.
J. Fogle, 2nd vice-president, and J. S. J.
Faust, secretary. After revising the
club-roll the following delegates were
elected to the convention: E. B. Guess. S.
G. Mayfield, E. T. LaFitte, R. W. D.
Roweli, 0. C. Ellzey, I. G. Jennings, U.
G. Millions, W. H. Kearse and J. J. Fogle.
Rev. J. L. Mc.Lees, pastor of Orangeburg
Presbyterian church, filled the pulpit
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening. Mr. McLees is a man of
ability, possessing extraordinary characteristics
as a preacher. His delivery is
good, style plain, and in the art of illustration
there are few who can surpass
him.
Mrs. A. E. Faust lias just completed a
very pretty cottage in west Denmark. J)r.
Henry Faust and Mr. James Tindal have
beyun cottaires in same part of town.
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The Baptist Sunday-school will give a
picnic on the church grounds Tuesday,
and have invited the Methodist Sundaysclux
1 to-join them. The children will
probsbly have a line time, as the high
school has given holiday, lest the thought
of zeros placed opposite the names of
absent scholars may deprive them of the
full enjoyment of the day.
There seems to be a scarcity of candidates
fbr the legislature. The fanners
need as their representatives men fully
cognizant of the rights of every class of
citizens. He should possess good business
qualities, backed up by the greatest
factor in every successful man's life: common
sense. It is a false idea some men
have in view when it is proposed to make
this office a stepping stone to something
higher and better. Let us urge good men
to come to the front. The politician has
never ceased to call. Suppose the citizens
call awhile. I am constrained to
believe that men of merit and power will
respond.
Df.r Unterzetciixer.
A Woman'9 Awful Peril.
"There is only one chance to save your
life and that is through au operation"were
the startling words heard by Mrs.
I. B. Hunt, of Lime Rioge, Wis., from
her doctor after he had vainly tried to
cure her of a frightful case of stomach
trouble ancf yellow jaundice. Gall stones
had formed ami she constantly grew
worse. -Then she began to use Electric
Bitters which wholly cured her. It's a
wonderful stomach, liver and kidney
remedy. Cures dyspepsia, loss of appetite.
Try it. Oniv 50 cts. Guaranteed.
For sale by Thos. Black, J. B. Black and
Bamberg Pharmacy.
Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat.
Itartlficially digests the food and aids
Nature in strengthening and reconstructing
the exhausted digestive organs.
It is the latest d iscovered digestant
and tonic. No other preparation
can approach it in efficiency. It instantly
relieves and permanently cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn,
Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea,
Sick Headache,Gastralgia,Cramps,and
all other results of imnerfectdigestioiL
Prepared by E. C DcWltt A Co., Chicago.
Sold at Bamberg Pharmacy
Fine
Candies! ^
I have just received a complete
assortment of Candy, j
from the linest to the cheapest.
Any taste can be suited
here. New lot in this week.
rl have fifty four different
kinds of Candy.
10 to 50 cts a Pound!
Delicious Chocolates, Candied
Figs, Peach Stones,
Walnut Tip Chocolates, and
Cream Chocolates, etc. Guaranteed
fresh and pure. J
.. Fine Tobacco ..
Full assortment of tobaccos of P. H.
Hanes and R. J. Reynolds' brands. Will
buy back the tags, paying 35 cents per
100. Cigars, Cigarettes, and Smoking
Tobacco.
JHE NEW 6R0CERY STORE,
Jesse McCormack, Prop'r.
IMPORTANT TO TEACHERS, I
Office Supt. of Education Bamberg Co.)
Bamberg, S. C., Apr. 24,1900. j"
In compliance with instructions from
State Superintendent John J. McMalmn,
I ask every teacher in Bamberg county,
white or black, to make out and send me
a list, showing the number of books of
each kind, name and author, owned by
the children in their school. This data
will be of value to the State board in
considering the question of adopting new
books for the schools. Please give the
matter early attention that I may be able
to make a full and accurate report of the
same. W E. SEASE,
Co. Supt. of Education.
Don't forget that the
DIXON IRON WORKS
Is the place to get your engines and boiler
supplies. Pipe, pipe linings, valves,
pumps, injectors, ejectors, shafting; pulleys,
couplings, belting, packing, oils,
etc., always on hand.
We are agent^for the Erie engines and
boilers. Parties should see us before
placing their orders.
.' We also have on hand the following
! second-hand, but tirst-class, engines and
boiler outfits, ready for service : One 20
h. p. return tubular boiler; one 12 h. p.
! engine, $175. One 12 h. p. portable boiler;
one s h. p. engine, $110. We also
have two .">0-saw gins for the market:
One-with new saws and new brush, $75;
I one with old saws-tiled, new brush, $(H).
i "We wish to impress our patrons with
; the importance of haying their work
done before the rush in the coming fall.
To have it done now is a guarantee
1 agaiut any possible delay in the busy season.
Repair work is our specialty.
s DIXON IRON WORKS, Bamberg, S. C,
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W A TO UHQ 9 ^e?'^ ^ave t^em?
vv A i onto r anj t0 PUit anv
taste, anil as to the prices why just call
ami see. They come jn l?ip, little, thick,
thin, ?old, ?rold tilled, silver and nickel.
Inspect and lie convinced.
D. DOWLING, Main St., Bamlterg, S. C.
V.itn T1 turn ;l n* fi number of makes I
of cases, ltut when you get the Boss, made
l>v the Kevstone Case Co., it is sure to lie
0. K.
COFFEE
Ts the Beverage of the Gods!
We Have the Bean Roasted?
Mocha, Java and Rio.
ffcesii, Purr, Appetizing,
\
P& pound, full weight, 15c, '20c, 35c.
SPARROWS I
and all other makes of Candy
just received.
Every day wc get in fresh goods. They
are what-you want.' You'll buy if }'ou
look over our stock. We ai:e sure of that.
L. C. PRICE.
THE BATTLE IS ON
X c AND THE?
'IfllSM FBAEM1CT
IS IN THE FIGHT.
.Just here we wish to state for the benefit
cf visiting friends and the general
public that we are still in the fight against
exorbitant prices, spurious goods and
worthless imitations. You are cordially
invited to come and examine our stock
and compare prices and quality. We
carry.at all times a full line of the finest
Cigars arid Candies,
Stationery, Extracts,
Soaps, Perfumes, and
. Tooth Brushes.
A full line of
Fain Hies wi On
Always in stock.
Our line of Paints, Oils and Varnishes is
i complete. We carry the celebrated Lonerman
Martinez's paints, which we guarantee
to look prettier, stretch further and
stand longer than any paints on the
? ' ?\a?vaw ll ha
market, our samples m wan ... v
the prettiest and as cheap as can be found
anywhere.
SPARKLING S0DA WATER
Our fount is now open and a thorough
soda clerk will furnish the most
popular and latest drinks.
Dr. Bronson who makes a specialty of
optics, will examine your eyes free of
charge. The celebrated crystal lenses of
Reliant & Moore used in correcting errors
of refraction.
Prescription department in charge of
licensed pharmacist.
Bamberg Pharmacy.
LADY CANDIDATES
SURE TO BE ELECTED
h
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Others have been
who give us a call
when in want of
Hats, Sailors,
Silks, Laces,
Embroideries,
Notions, etc.
ALL TO SELL .CHEAP.
IIS. L1. SHOCK & CO.
Summer is Coming!
?AND?
BROOKER
Has a Seasonable Stock of
^HARDWARE*
In his Store. The approach of
Summer suggests Ice Cream and
Ice Whter." He has anticipated
vour wants and can furnish you
with
Ice Cream Churns
?AND?
. .Water Coolers..
His all-time beautiful line of
Lamps and Lamp Goods has been
;idded to, and he lias them at all
prices and for all purposes.
Stoves and Ranges
By the carload?all sizes and
prices. A good stove, with fur-1-.
r? AU fTA IT:*.
niture complete n?r *>o..n/. m.-,
stock of Crockery and Glassware
was never so full, with prices
to suit purchasers. In laying out
work on the plantation for the
season you will need to add to
your stock of
Plows. Hoes, Sweeps, Elc
He has the largest and most complete
stock to be found in the
low country outside of Charleston.
He will be glad to show
you his stock and you are cordially
invited to call in and look,
around. ?
(J. J. S. BROOKEB
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-- MOFEETT'S _ A Alius IrritatiM, AMs Mptta,"
s^teethina
\S#r W^rtG l JL- (Teething Powders) JJL TEETHINA Rdievts theBowd
Costs only 25 cents at Drnggists, JnMZv! age'1* * *
^^^ypOrmall25centsloC. J. WIOFFET*, M.D.f8T. LOUIS, Ma
^ This cut will gir?
^ | f0Ua pretty S00^
All the good features of that time-honored institution retained; all the objectionable
ones removed and overcome, with new and important features added. ^
"THE EASY SPRING CHURN"
is constructed upon scientific mechanical principles throughout?very simple and*
easy to manage. It is the easiest family churn on earth to operate; the most cleanly
in its work; the easiest to keep clean and sweet, and beats 'em all for simplicity of ; 'V
operation, lightness and durabilitv. * h
- A CHILD SIX YEARS OLb can do a family churning with perfect -ease,-.;
Bound to churn right?can't run it wrong?can't break the grain of your batter.
Altogether it* is a handsome piece of kitchen furniture that &jif lady might well be
.1 -r WAii?iiorimAnioi(ifrom rMnnnsibte neoole inmore than -J:$?9
UrUUU UI, II U 1/UU1U glVC Jf \J\A bVoviuiv/uiui^' j? - m?
States of our union, sinking the praises of "THE EASY SPRING CHURN," bat
life is too short to take up any more of your valuable time here. Seethe churn, get _
acquainted with it, and your will like it. . Yours for pure, swee^ butter, and ecsy ~ ^
W?rL O. H. FRANKLIN, Patentee.
Bamberg, S. C., May 2d, 1900. *
^ Reynolds DrugCo.
EHRIIARDT, S. C. , Opens
this week with a full lfne of Drugs, ,
Sundries, Patent Medicines, Stationery, Ci^
gars, and everything in the Drug line. '
C. IRjSlTIN'OLDS* I
[J^g^Prescriptions filled at all hours. , I %
Motto: Accuracy, Purity, and Caution. S
W. P. RILEY 1
BAMBERG-, S- O- JB
STEP J
\T some time and spend aple^s* ;^^8
Buggies, Carriages, Etc.*
In our showroom. Not a single one but will prove interest- #|
i??, no matter whaj point they are viewed# from1. Style,
construction and pi-ice are correct and satisfactory.
We also take old ones in exchange for new ones. 4||8
Have just gotten in a complete fine* of Summer -J
Dusters, the prettiest patterns that ever came to
town. Also a large stock of Saddles and Harness.
Come in and see us.
G. FRANK BAMBERG,
BAMBERG, S. ,G.
; $15000 for Bamberg.
a 'f-. ' . .
The Insurance Companies represented by G. M&Jre
' Dickinson have paid to the citizens of 15 am oerg wnaia
the past year ?15,000, and he solicits a continuance of your
patronage for the companies who have so nobly stood to
you. All losses have been adjusted and paid promptly.
; FIRE, LIFE, TORNADO, AND WIND-STORM INSURANCE.
If you want insurance in first-class companies, consult
him before insuring your property. Kespectfully,
G. MOYE DICKINSON."
VP HOWELL A v'lVEB BOSTICK W 8 GRL'BKR TO LOA
nil, OR, I Wtt,
I Altornevs and Counselors, r.,?_ na! M
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BAMBERG C. H? S. C. ^
General practice; special attention he- Att#FMy8 fllSStllR At LlWj '
> ing given to corporation law and th? ex'
amination of titles. I BAMBERG C. S. C.
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