The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, February 28, 1901, Image 3
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Thursday, February 28, 1901.
J. S. Brooker's Hardware Store
Personal Mention.
?Mrs. T. C. Rouis is still quite sick.
?Mr. Geo. J. Hiers, of Ehrhardt, was
here last Thursday.
?Mr. L. A. Bikle, of Ehrhardt, was in
the city last Monday.
T ?Mrs. H. F. Kit**' was one of the grip
sufferers the past week.
?Mr. N. M. Sal ley spent Saturday and
Sunday at Orangeburg.
?Mr. and Mrs. John II. Cope spent
Tuesday in Charleston.
?Mrs. C. W. G arris and children are
visiting relatives at Smoaks.
?Mr. W. II. Hurt has been sick for the
past week, but is better now.
?Mrs. T. L. Law son, who has been
Imo ivict icininrttviiic
SICfk. iUi swiut nuiv -J,.
?Mr. S. P. J. Garris, of Smoaks. visited
his son, Hon. C. \V. Garris, last week.
?Messrs. A. C. Andrews and ? Murphy,
. of Orangeburg, were in the city Tuesday.
?Mr. J. C Folk, Jr., of Folk's store, was
in the citv Monday and paid us a pleasant
call.
?Mr. T. Ambrose Green, of Spartanburg,
was in the city several days this
week.
?Messrs. J. M. Morris, J. S. Besinger,
and J. F. Morris were in to see us on
Tuesday.
?Messrs. W. H. Collins and Willie
Weeks, of Govan, were in the city last
Tuesday.
?Messrs. M. N. Rice and W. P. McMillan,
of the Olar section, were in the
city Tuesday.
?Mr. S. Blackwelder. superintendent
of the oil mill, has been sick for several
days with grippe.
?Mrs. E. C. Bruce has been quite sick
this week, but her friends hope she is
some better now.
?Mrs. H. Karesh and little son, of Olar,
have been visiting Mrs. Karcsh's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pearlstin.
?Miss Clara Riley, who has been
teaching at Reevesville, came home last
Friday night, her school having closed.
?Miss Hattie Kittrell, who is nowstaying
in Savannah, spent several days
here last and this week, visiting relatives.
?Mr. Joe. Tobish Mrs. R. Pearlstine,
and Misses Rav and Ethel Pearlstine, of
Br&nchville; Mr. Henry Wolfe, of Allendale;
Miss Sarah Jacobs, of Charleston;
and Mr. H. Karesb, of Olar, spent last j
Sunday a* Mr. J. W. Pearl still's.
Wanted.?To buy about 2.000 pounds j
of fodder. Any one having any to sell
will please apply at this office. * I
Capt Claud E. Sawyer, it is reported, I
will likely be riven a Judgeship in the
Philippines by President McKinlev.
The snow made it yen- wet and sloppy
underfoot. If we had good sidewalks
this would not be so. Can't we get them?
Everybody now that wants a cheap
watch, clock, or jewelry and spectacles,
can get it at T. C. Rouis, Railroad
^ Avenue. v
: It might not be a bad idea for some of
onr subscribers to bring us some wood.
Qor supply is running somewhat low, so
they can bring it in at once.
Those who need Dow law cotton plant- j
ers, guano distributors, corn drills, or disc,
harrows should see C. J. S. Brooker and
Ho nnooo Kcfnrp hm in cr
gw ilia pi iwa WAVIV MUJ
The time for paying State and county
taxes expires to-day (Thursday.) Better
pay up and ,avoid the penalty. There
. will certainly be no further extension.
A heavy snow fell here last Friday
night and Saturday, but most of it
gone by Monday afternoon. It measured
between 7i and 8 inches deep on a level.
Fish without heads at G. A. Ducker s.
The town council should put brick
culverts in at all the .street crossings in
town. The saving in lumber in a few
years would pay for the culverts, and
. then they would last indefinitely.
Supervisor Bruce went up to Rush's
mill l^t Thursday and met the supervisor
afcJSsirn well count}* there. The
} contract for repairing the bridges was
' let out, Mr. Barker getting the contract.
Mr. Robert Padgett is now safe in the
'hospital for the insane at Columbia.
Deputy Sheriff J. Felder Hunter savs he
bought no fruit on the last trip. He returned
from Columbia Tuesday morning.
" Remember, that the town tax books
will be open next Monday, and will remain
open three days. Call on W. D.
Rhoad at Thos. Black's store and pay
your money to him. He will deliver receipts.
Maj. Havelock Eaves and H. S. Dowling
Esq., with Capt. S. J. McCauglirin and
Mr. F. J. Wilson, of Newberry, took a
hunt down in Colleton county Wednesday
and Thursday of last week. They
bagged 112 birds.
County Treasurer Dickinson says there
will be nearly five hundred people who
have not paid their taxes when the books
close to-night. It is not likely that the
collections this year will be much if any
larger than last "year.
Washington's birthday was observed
by the bank and post office. The bank
was closed for the day, while the post
office Kept Sunday Hours. 1 lie ? railed
school and the Carlisle Fitting School
gave a half holiday.
Wood?Two and one foot. Phone 17.
nursery.
Mr. Sam Sexton, who formerly worked
in the cotton mill here, died in * Augusta
last Sunday. He was 19 years old, and
had been sick for about ten days with
pneumonia. The body was brought here
, Monday morning for burial.
Some of our subscribers think our last
week's issue was one of the best we have
ever printed. It is a source of gratification
to us to know that we are pleasing
the reading public, a fact "which is
attested by the new subscriptions we receive.
Our people should begin to take some
interest in the town election. The time
for it is approaching, and we should look
around and get good men to serve. The
office will have to seek the man in this
instance, for good men arc not spoiling
for municipal honors.
Next Monday is the first Monday
in March and salesday The Master
advertises in this paper some
valuable real estate for sale on that day.
One piece is a valuable house and lot in
Denmark, and those wishing a good investment
should bid on it.
Last Tuesday we were shown, bv Miss
Agnes Johnson, some curios from Florida,
sent by her sister, Mrs. II. F. Spann.
Among them was an eagle's claw, which
must have belonged to a very large bird.
The claw was a large one, and looked to
be dangerous indeed when handled by an
angry eagle.
Mr. Weslev Carter died at his home in
- " y?^ - -yv -" \
Residence Changes.
" >1 r. Edgar L. Price has moved into his
: residence on Church street.
Hon. A. Molver Rostick has moved
- into the Mitchell place on Railroad Avenue,
which he recently purchased.
Mr. II. I"). Hogg's family have moved
into the Hartzog house, lately vacated by
the family of Mr. G. W.Garland.
Mr. J. P. Matheny has rented the Dr.
* Lew is place on Railroad Avenue, and
has moved into it.
Marriage at St. George.
' Mr. Walter Smoak, of Orangeburg,and
Miss Nellie Aekerman were married at
the residence of the bride's parents at St.
George last Wednesday afternoon. Rev.
D. H. Crosland officiating. The following
from Orangeburg attended the wedding:
Mr. Willie May with Miss Meta
Smoak: Mr. Mai. Jennings with Miss
Kuby Ash; Mr. anil Mrs. ? Ash; Messrs.
Willie Murphy, Andrew Smoak, and
Lawrence Smoak; Misses Genu and Lucile
Smoak.
Wanted?A few private boarders at
the l>r. Lewis house. .T. P. Matiikxy.
New Advertisements.
EDISON PlIONOOKAl'IIS.
Col. J. F. Folk has the South Carolina
agency for Edison's phonographs and
records. Call and see it. He has a full
stock of records, embracing the latest
band music and songs.
Oil Mill News.
The board of directors of the oil mill
held a meeting last Friday, at which Maj.
E. It. Ilays and A. W. Knight were selected
as directors to supply the places
of Col. John F. Folk and Maj. Haveloek
Eaves.
It was decided to establish a ginnery in
connection with the mill, and it will he
built in time for the ginning season this
fall.More
land will be bought so as to give
plenty of room for cotton wagons, and
i several other improvements in the plant
are contemplated.
The capital stock will no doubt be increased
to $3.1,000.
Mr. Padgett Taken Back.
Last Thursday Mr. Kobert Padgett was
found at Tucker's Ferry at the Edisto,
making his way back home after escaping
from Deputy Sheriff J. Felder Hunter, as
mentioned last week. He was carried
I to his home, and last Saturday was
; brought to Bamberg. He was kept liere
until Monday, when he was carried to
Columbia. In his escape he bruised his
shoulder bv lumping off the traiu while
it was moving. He and family have the
sympathy of all in his affliction, and it is
hoped he will soon he himself again.
He stands in need of medical treatment
more than anything else, bnt he could
not be treated pt home.
To Arrange for Memorial Day.
The Executive Committee of the Rivers'
Bridge Memorial Association will meet
at the Memorial Grounds on Saturday,
March 16th, at 3 o'clock p. m., to arrange
for memorial services.
J. C. McMillan,
President.
J. W. Jenny,
Secretary.
Knights of Pythias.
At the meeting of Bamberg Lodge, No.
33, last Monday evening the rank of
Page was conferred upon Mr. E. L.
Snioak. The rank of Esquire was conferred
upon Pages J. A. Murdaugh, J. C.
Moye, and L. C. Price. The rank of
Knight was conferred upon Esquires E.
Dickinson, A. P. Gray, O.A.Simmons,
J. IV. Pcarlstine, W. G. Hoffman, and
G. W. Wilson.
Knights J. S. Matthews, J. S. J. Faust,
and E. T. LaFitte %cre present from
Denmark, and we were glad to have
them with us. Come again, brethren.
There was also present at tins convention
the largest number of our own members
for some time past, and the meeting
was a good one.
(Quarterly Conference.
Presiding Elder Browne will preach in
the Methodist church here next Sunday
the Clear Poml section last Thursday
night, after an illness of about two weeks
with pneumonia. The deceased was about
45 years old, and leaves a wife ami several
children, one a son about grown.
The burial took place Saturday at the
Cleaton burying ground.
Mr. L. H. Folk, from near Ehrhardt.
was married at Eutawville last Thursday
morning to Miss Mattie Russell.
The ceremony took place at the residence
oi the bride's mother, several sinspeople
of the groom from this county
attended the weddimr. Mr. and Mrs.
Folk came home last Friday night, and
will make their home near Ehrhardt.
Mr, E. C. Hays has purchased the lot
between our office and his furniture
store, and will soon creet thereon a brick
store, his store not being large enough to
accommodate his increasing business. MiHays
is one of our most successful merchants.
He keeps the "roods the people
want, advertises them in this paper, and
sells at reasonable prices. This is the
secret of his success. He will materially
increase his stock when the store is finished.
morning and evening. The second quarterly
conference for this charge will be
held next Monday morning. Let all
interested be present.
Ehrliardt Etchings.
Euriiardt, February 25.?Mrs. B.
Godbee, of Augusta, is the guest of Mrs.
B. F. Brown.
Mrs. R. L. Farrcll, of Harlevville, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Copeland.
The snow storm of Friday night and
Saturday was a heavy one for this section
of the country, it being ten inches deep
in Ehrhardt. Some of our oldest citizens
say it is the deepest they have ever seen
here. Business was very dull with the
merchants Saturday, but the middle of
the street had a riotous appearance; at
times growing very interesting by both
young"and old in snowballing contests.
Dr. A. F. Langford, who has been visiting
his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Quattlebaum,
returned home Monday.
Miss Minnie Cone and Mr. Calvin
Barnes were married Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock by Rev. S. P. Chisolm. Miss
Cone is a daughter of Mr. A. J. Cone, of
Lodge, and Mr. Barnes is from Hampton
county. Only the members and relatives
of the* family were present.
Wesley Carter, a well known farmer
near Clear Pond, died Thursday night.
Pneumonia was the cause of his death.
He leaves a wife and several children to
mourn their Wss. Mr. Carter was about
45 years old, and was born and raised in
this section ot the country.
Mrs. Mary Rent/ and Mrs. Rachel
TTomlor worn tli#? <mnsts of Hamilton and
Jason Fender last Monday,
j Charles Murdaugh, colored, was caught
stealing meat from R. Pearlstine ?fc Sons'
I store last Friday night, and when accused
of the theft by Mr. A. J. Cone, Pearlstine's
salesman, who started with him to the
guard house, he broke loose and ran.
Several shots were exchanged, but nobody
hit. The negro made good his escape,
but was brought to town Monday
monflhg by Mr. Thomas Rizer and turned
i over to the council, who gave him an
| immediate trial, which resulted in the
culprit paving a line of $*2o.OO.
M rs. K. M. McKissick has just returned
home from Harlevville, where she has
been spending some time with her daughter,
who has been quiteill.
Mrs. Theodore Peeples, of Varnville,is
visiting her parents. Rev. and Mrs. S. P.
Chisolm this week. A. C. R.
Heel need Hates to Washington.
The Southern Railway,.the great trunk j
line from the South to Washington, offers
especially reduced rates to Washington,
I). (\, for the inauguration of President
MoKinley, March 4th, 1901, as follows:
For individuals, (single tickets,) rate of
one fust class fare for the round trip, to
he sold March 1st,2nd and 3rd, with tinal
limit March i?th, 1901.
For regular organized military companies
and brass hands in uniform accompanying
them, twenty-live or more on
one ticket, st ill lower rates will he granted.
Tickets to he sold March 1st, 2nd and 3rd,
with tinal limit March 9th, 1901.
The service of the Southern Railway is
by far the most complete and fastest of
any line from the South.
For detailed information as to rates,
reservations, etc., apply to any agent of
the Southern Railway or connections.
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
1 Mr. .J. l\ Jones Meets His Death in
a Tragic and Peculiar Way.
Last Saturday night Mr. J. U. Jones,
who lives on Mr. J. W. Stokes's farm
about three miles above town, was acci.
dentally killed while on his way home.
The accident was a most peculiar one.
Mr. Jones with several other gentlemen
were walking home on the railroad, they
not caring to take their horses out in the
snow. Clerk of Court Free was one of
the party, and had turned off to go to his
home only a short while before the accident
occurred. The sad ending to a little
play which cost Mr. Jones his life
hatmencd on an embankment of the rail
road near Mr. J. H. Hadwin's place
Mr. Jones was a jolly sort of man; always
in a go?xl humor, and wanting to
play like a school boy. As the party
walked along he kept wanting to roll
some of them in the snow, and as they
reached this embankment he and Mr.
Frank Sandifer clinched each other to
roll in the snow. They rolled down the
embankment together, Mr. Jones going
first. Before reaching the bottom there
was a steep place of about two feet. Mr.
Jones went down first, and not seeing
this steep place on account of the snow
covering it, he fell sharply, striking a
small snag which had been trimmed off
by the railroad hands. In working along
the right of way they had cut down the
bushes, and this bush had been cut off
about twelve inches above the ground.
Mr. Jones fell on the sharp point, it
entering his right thigh an inch or more,
severing the large artery. Both men got
up laughing, 110 one, not even Mr. Jones,
knowing he was hurt. As soon as they
reached the top of the embankment some
one in the crowd saw the blood and askI
ed who was hurt. His attention was
. called to the blood 011 his clothes, and he
seemed surprised, and made some remark
and looked down to examine himself. Just
then he fainted away from the great loss
of blood, and in a very short time was
dead. A physician was immediately
sent for and those present tried to do
something for him but could not."" He
never snnkp after lie fell, and 110 doubt
? * - r ? 7 lie
died without knowing he was hurt.
The body was carried on to his home
that night, and Sunday morning Magistrate
H. A. Ray, acting as coroner, held
an inquest. The following jury was
summoned: A. E. H. Simmons, foreman;
J. II. Iladwin, J. A. J. Rice, C. E. Sandifer,
T. J. Simmons, D. J. Delk, Shellie
Sandifer, W. P. Hair, C. B. Free, Levi
Churchwell, J. W. Stokes, Adam Grimes.
After hearing the evidence they rendered
a verdict that J. U. Jones came to his
death by accident by rolling down the
railroad embankment while playing,
striking a sharp snag which severed the
artery in his right leg.
Following is the testimony taken at
the inquest.
JIM HADWIX
testified that he joined Mr. Jones and
others as they were passing his house
and were going up the railroad, and Mr.
Jones threw his arms around Mr. Frank
Sandifer and they rolled down the embankment
and when they got up I asked
if either was hurt. I saw blood on Mr.
Sandifer's pants. Mr. Sandifer spoke
and said he did not think he was hart
and then Mr. Jones fell over on his face.
Mr. Sandifer picked him up. I staid there
about two minutes and left to let J. H.
Iladwin and J. A. Rice know of it, and
when they got there he was dead. They
were just playing in the snow, and there
was a sharp snag which stuck in Mr.
Jones' leg and he bled to death in a few
minutes.
HENRY JOHNSON,
a negro, testified that he was in the party
and they were going along playing in
the snow, and when we got to the place
where the accident occurred Mr. Jones
said to Mr. Sandifer, "Here is a good
place to roll," and Mr. Jones walked up
to Mr. Sandifer and they clinched and
went rolling down the bank, and when
they got down to the level they both got
up and started up the hill, laughing, and
Mr. Jim Iladwin asked if either was hurt.
and Mr. Jones asked Mr. Hadwin what
he meant, and I looked and saw by the
blood 011 Mr. Jones that he was bleeding,
and I said to him that he was bleeding
and must be hurt, and just then he fell
on his face in the snow. I then ran to
Mr. Had win's to let him know Mr. Jones
was hurt; told Mr. Hadwin to come quick,
that I thought Mr. Jones was hurt badly,
and when I got back he was dead. I
saw the snag later. They were playing,
and it was purely accidental.
The accident happened a little after
dark Saturday night. Mr. Jones was 48
years old, and leaves a wife and four
children, one of them being a son about
grown. The burial took place Monday
morning at Double Pond church. Mr.
Jones was a good man and had many
friends, who deeply regret his untimely
end. He had recently joinpd the National
Union, an insurance order lately established
here, and had insured Ifis life for
$1,000. It has only been a short time
since he received his policy, and this
amount will materially assist his family.
The little stick which caused his death
was cut down and brought away by some
gentlemen who went out from town. It
looked to be from an alder bush, and the
trimmed end was sharp and seasoned,
which would cut one just like a knife, if
driven against them with some force. It
was about a half inch in diameter, and
certainly looked to be a little thing to
cause the death of a man.
Clear Pond Dots.
The farmers of Clear Pond are getting
along nicely with their work. They are
fixing for planting.
There was a nice fish fry at Clear Pond
011 Thursday night last. There was quite
a crowd of men folks attended.
Quite a surprise to everybody on last
| Saturday morning when they awoke and
everything covered with snow. The
girls and boys had a grand time playing
snow ball.
We were sorry to hear of the illness of
little Tommie Zeigler, but are glad to
know that he is improving.
Little Kistler Sandifer, who has been
very sick, is able to be up again.
\Ve are sorry to learn of the death of
Mr. Wesley Carter on Thursday night
last. He leaves a wife and several children
to mourn his death. Pneumonia
was the cause of his death.
Miss G. E. Jordan was the guest of
Mrs. Alice Zeigler Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Pearl Drummond was the guest
of Miss Ellen Michel last week.
An inquiry at one of the department
stores in New York elicited the fact that
of the enormous number of books sold
during the holidays, more than one-half
were Bibles. Other stores also reported
large sales. One store has sold over 30, 00
Bibles during tire yean j
Barnwell County Jurors.
GUAM) .11 KY.
C. C. Z0111, Great Cypress.
J. R. Aaron, Red Oak.
1). P. Key, Bennett Springs.
Miles Carter, Allendale.
G. II. Hay, Georges Creek.
John Busbee, Bennett Springs.
J. I Eaves, Georges Creek.
J. J. Harriott, Sycamore.
J. W. Sanders, Georges Creek.
J. S. Calhoun, Baldoek.
W. B. Faust, Great Cypress.
Dave Rosier, Bennett Springs.
HOI.D OVKH KKOM lOOU.
T. J. Grubbs, Rosemary.
Willie Hair, Rosemary.
C. E. Birt, Barnwell.
W. E. McLemore, Barnwell.
Henry Bailey, BaUloek.
E. H. Bennett. Baldoek.
PETIT .11"IIOUS?FlKsf WEEK.
Allendale?I I). Ellis, W. R. Williams,
F. M. Young.
Baldoek?W. B. Warren, W. R. Ferguson,
T. I). Johnson.
Bennett Springs?J. B. Williams, John
[ Rosier, James Bates.
( Blackville?0. B. Bodiford, IT. G.
Delk.
Bull Pond?A. II. Wilson.
Georges Creek?F. L. Still, J. II. Still,
M. T. Still, W. II. Creech, N. C. Gruhbs.
Great Cypress?W. V. Hazel, 11. C.
Creech, Green Harrison, Jr., P. 11. Priester,
E. II. Grayson, J. II. Hazel, II. C.
Creech.
Four Mile?C. M. Turner.
Red Oak?II. Boyles, John Halford,
W. T. Gruhbs, R. P. Gannt.
Rosemary?J. J. Boyd, Jack Brit.
Sycamore?J. I). Augley, W. F. Cone,
W. J. My rick.
AVilliston?T. AY. Reed, Dr. AValtcr
Willis.
The spring term of court will convene
there next Monday, March 4th.
News From Olar.
Olak, February 2T>.?Mr. C. M.Browning
and your correspondent attended a
school entertainment given in memory
of Washington's birthday at a school
house near Dr. A. N. Bay's. The doors
were opened at 7 o'clock and in a short
while the house was packed. Music was
furnished by Messrs. Bay and Morris.
There was some good recitations and
dialogues, each acting their part well.
Prof. Carter deserves great credit, for he
is the right man in the right place. We
don't wish for Prof. Carter's school to
close, but we hope it will not be long before
we have the pleasure of attending
another entertainment under the management
of Mr. Carter.
Prof. C. C. Wclfley closed his school
here Friday. Mr. Welfley will leave iu a
few days for the North.
On account of the snowy weather our
town was deserted Saturday. The dispensary
did a very good business.
After a two weeks visit to her home in
Williston, Miss Bettie Matthews returned
to her post of duty yesterday.
Honey Ford Hots.
Mr. Eugene Hutto, who has been sick
for several days with chills and fever, is
improving, and in a few days he will be
able to resume his studies at the Carlisle
Fitting School.
Mr. David Smoak, who has been very
ill for some time at his son's, W. F. '
Smoak, is able to be about again.
The recent snow has done some damage
to the evergreen and ornamental
trees of the neighborhood.
A party of folks from our section spent '
last Friday night at Howell's old mill, '
fishing, and as they were returning the
lYtnin fY?ll n bridge, and after .
All Ui V 1 VIA v>?? ..
some difficulty they succeeded in prizing .
the animal out, without serious damage
happening to him.
On last Monday afternoon Master Brands
Smoak and his faithful dog, i
Efallas, went out 011 a rabbit chase, and .
it seemed as if the whole woods had
turned to rabbits. They killed four.
Messrs. J. Crum and D. T. Smoak par- <
ticipated in an enjoyable fish fry at the
hospitable home of Mr. J. B. Padgett last Saturday
afternoon, given in honor of 1
Mr. Hugo Strickland, who is teaching at Sassafras
Grove.
The farmers are getting ready to plant '
corn. Pat.
Bamberg Pharmacy will refund your
money if }-ou are not satisfied after .
using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver j
Tablets. They cure disorders of the ?
stomach, biliousness, constipation and ]
headache. Price, 25c. Samples free.
Kearse News.
Kearse, February 21.?There is no j
news here this week, and somebody lias (
said, "No news is good news." .
One of our pupils, Marie Kearse, has 1
been sick, but she is in her place again. !
John Moye Brabham and Oscar E. ,
Kearse are still hitching their mules at 1
the same place. John is Carrie(d)"away,
and Oscar sa}*s she's a Daisy. j
We are all. looking forward to the ,
sociable Saturday evening. Buford's
Bridge and Kearse will combine, and we
expect a fine time. ,
The farmers here arc going to use a
large amount of phosphates this year; 1
one in particular is going to use 800 1
pounds per acre on his entire crop. If
cotton takes a tumble next fall some- (
bod}- is going to get where the fl\- fell?
"in the soup."
There is an old darky here that is trying
to run two plows with a very small 1
corn pile. Two months of plowing and
very light feeding has gotten one of his
horses very poor. The other day he saw
an old lien eating out of the feed trough
and lie called out to his -wife: "Haly!
I jess now no why ole Bob loss 'um flesh
so. Dat tritlin' hen et uin corn fass ag
um shell hit ofTen de cob. Shoo!!"
A gentleman in our neighborhood
bought a mule sometime ago, that had
been badly abused last year. A day or
two after having brought it home, his
eldest son rode it to see his sweetheart.
Arriving at her house, the whole family
came out to see the new mule. "You've
got a new mule," said some one. "Yes,"
said the bov, "An' I think he's a good
un too. He b'longed lass yer ter er
locust preacher whogi\' him two yurs of
corn at er bate; hauled ties wid *im all de
week, an' when Sunday cum dt mule
wuztoo tired ter git 'roun his circus fass
enough, so he traded him fur a pearter
one. Pis mule iz a little brief, but is
mighty willin'." To show how "willin'"
the mule was, bedashed it down the road,
and in less time than it takes to tell it. the
mule fell, and fell upon the boy and it
took the whole family to get the mule oil
the bov. The girl is laughing vet.
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This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Quiiiiiie Tablets
tts rtwij Mat a? s ?Id IsjMWfqr
TALBERT IX THE CHAIR.
Ex-Confederate Presides Over 1 lie
House Deliberations.
The house yesterday afternoon had tin
i rather unexpected pleasure of sitting
under Representative Talhert as speaker
pro tern. For a Southern soldier, and an
Ex-Confederate, Mr. Talhert found himself
in quite a prominent position, one
that no Confederate before him has ever
reached, and only one has ever approach'
?.? ?i- i> ?.i: .1 him v
I'O \\ 11 I'll 111*- l\l'pui>llt lliKi .? *,
in tht* house. C. Buck Kilgore of Texas,
so noted for his independent spirit and
his defiance of Czar Reed's rules, was
once honored by Mr. Reed himself and
made chairman of the committee of the
whole, but that position was far inferior
to that occupied by Mr. Talbert yesterday.
There was a peculiar litness in having
the South Carolinian in the chair, since
he was put there to take care of the passing
of pension bills. Mr. Talbert's antagonism
to pension bills as a class is well
known, and the light he made against
the wholesale and indiscriminate passage
of all applications, whether meritorious
or otherwise, is a part of the history of
the first session of this congress. He
finally compelled the speaker to give up
the "Friday evening pension matinees,"
where all sorts of things were -jammed
through with only a few members pros
cut.
Mr. Talbert, however, acquitted himself
of the duties of his office with becoming
dignity, though parts of the routine of
declaring hills passed at times were left
out or mixed up. A little desire was
evident on the part of Mr. Grosvenor and
other experienced members of the Republican
side, to make some amusement for
themselves out of the presiding oflieer
pro lent, but it received a sharp cheek
from Mr. Talbert.
In the hurry of passing from bill to bill,
and in his desire to get the business over
with by the time for adjournment, Mr.
Talbert may, perhaps, have omitted a few
words of the perfunctory forms. Mr.
Grosvenor arose during one of the speaker's
breathing spells and said as he smiled
amusedly, "Mr. Speaker, I rise to a parliamentary
inquiry."
Air. Talbert?State your parliamentary
inquiry.
Mr. Grosvenor?What has become of
the last three bills before the house?
Air. Talbert?I ordered them read a
third time, they were read a third time,
and passed.
Air. Grosvenor?I believe the chair failed
to announce that they had passed.
Air. Talbert?If that is a fact, the gentleman
must have been asleep. I am
glad to have done something to awaken
him.
The house broke into hearty laughter,
and thereafter Air. Talbert was allowed
to pass the bills according to his own
methods.?AVashiftgton Times.
AVhen you want a physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in
effect use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, 25c. Samples free.
Every box guaranteed. For sale bA
Bamberg Pharmacy.
Happenings in tlic Country.
Having no news to relate, it reminds
s of a little piece called "Editor's
Dream." We should alter the title a
little though and say?
"correspondent's dream."
He stood till lie was tired, then he sat in
a chair,
A. trying to think of a thought;
He ploughed all his fingers about through
his hair,
But not one new topic they brought.
He had written on temperance and tariff
and trade.
And the prospects of raising a crop,
And joked about ice cream and weak
lemonade.
Till his readers had warned him to stop.
And wearied with thinking,
Sleep came to his eyes
As he pillowed his eyes on his desk.
When the thoughts while awake had icfused
to arise,
3ame now in troops that were strange
and grotesque.
And as the fresh ideas airily float,
[le selected the bright one of the tribe,
And this is the gem while dreaming he
wrote,
'Now is the time to subscribe." G.
Denmark Doings.
Denmark, February 2o.?It is a rare
pleasure to the people of lower Carolina
to witness a heavy snow storm. The
season just past was an exception, a
record breaker, a means of great incon-1
lenience to aged people but an incident!
af marvelous delight to the boys and girls. |
The school children consider the season
one of special privilege and can scarcely
be persuaded that it is wrong to throw
snow balls indiscriminately at everything
and everybody. They even include their
teachers in their list of targets, hoping
possibly to right many wrongs of the
past as the numberless pure Avnue mis-1
siles dart here and there, driven by a
power sufficient to impress the unlucky
recipient that there is a strong boy behind
the weapon. Our teachers managed
to exhibit an air of dignity, which served
them well during the season of combat
just passed, and escaped the pounding
which others suffered who had less influence
over the hundreds oi' over exultant
lads.
There is a great mystery in regard to
the formation of hail and snow. We i
master the philosophy by theorizing; yet,
it is a natural phenomenon, the scope of
which is thoroughly understood by every
one who observes the glistening crystals
falling from sky to earth.
The recent snow fall was only a change
in natures mighty passion. The stars and
brilliant moon were pleasant assurances
to us all at early sunset that the night
would be nothing more than darkness.
Thousands of hearts were happy the
next morning, equally conscious too were
they of the great surprise nature had
heaped upon the earth. There is a moral
in this, which is very applicable just now
since the subject matter is nature and
natural phenomena. The end of time
will be a great surprise to millions of unfortunate
people, and I believe the suddenness
of the period of destruction will be a
calamity in itself. Nature, blessed nature,
let us revere Thee more and pay fit homage
to Thee at all times that the great eternity
may be to us more than a calamity.
Capt. J. B. Guess went to Augusta, Ga.,
Saturday morning for the purpose of inspecting
building material for the proposed
extension of the Methodist church.
Mr. Geo. Hope is the contractor. Work
will be commenced in the course of ten
days.
Mrs. J. J. Walker, of Appleton, S. C.,
visited her daughter, Mrs. J. S. J. Faust,
this week.
Mr. Flowers Walker, a recent graduate
of Clemson College, has been appointed
traveling fertilizer inspector. Mr.
Walker is a bright young man. The
interest <*f the State is well represented.
Senator Mayfield has lost his pet pony
which bore the name "Ellerbe." It is
currently repot4 ed that a negro stole the
animal from Mr. Mavfielti's stable at
night to take a ride. While out on his
rounds the animals leg ,vas broken.
The pony was returned 4o the stable
during the night. At lirst, ;t was pre-,
sumed that the injury was purety aocidental,
but reports when investigated
may implicate some bad, heartless nejro.
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Mules, ;
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Buggies,
TA7*arrnn?
S
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Harness,
Lap Hobes, Etc.
At Prices to please the Buyer. I
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BAMBERG, S. O. t
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Furniture .
l?y all means co to a furniture store.
We don't attempt to keep a depart- /THE^B^w
ment store, but sell furniture and HP( /simplest!
kindred lines. We buy in earload ' I I & best k
lots, and can meet any corapetion. jLtirei \^^
Bel in art Parlor Bis, jg?|jjP|Jj^
Sideboards, Baty Carriages, w '
Is the pret tiest ever seen in this section, and it is our pleasure to show you our stock.
We handle the light-running Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine, and sell them
for cash or oni easy terms.
COFFINS and CASKETS. :
All styles and prices carried in stock, and can furnish Hearse when desired. We .
also carry Stoves and Ranges, and can please you in style and price. Mattings, *
Baby Carriages, Ofiice Chairs, and Desks. We also Frame Pictures at reasonable .
prices, and carry a beautiful stock of Mouldings. Come in and see us. It costs
nothing to look, and we will be glad to show you our stock, whether you buy or
not. Full supply of Lime always on band.
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FIRE ..... " I1
INSURANCE .
G. MOYE DICKINSON, :
AGEXT.
Representing as Strong Companies as any in I
existence. Office at the Cotton Oil Miil : : c
Applications for Insurance left at J. A. BYRD'S STORE, wil receive c
prompt attention. 1 also empower bim to receive monies for me, and 0
receipt for same, including People's Building and Loan Dues
G. MOYE DICKINSON. ON
THEY GO
^ WITH ^ "
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Quattlebaum & Dannelly
of Ehrhardt, S. C? in the Lead, h
Horses and Mules on Hand the Year
Round. New Car Load Just .
Arrived. Fancy Drivers ?
and Good Work
Stock.
The best selection of BUGGIES, CARRIAGES,
SURRIES, AVAGOXS, one and two horse,
IIARXESS, WHIPS, LAPROBES, UM- *
BRELLAS, SADDLES, WORK BRIDLES,
and anything yon want that goes on a horse. [
Can please you in price and quality.
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Quattlebaum & Dannelly, \
EHRHARDT, S3. C. 8
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ANOTHER
OAS LOAD
of line stock just arrived at our stables. They ?
are beauties, and we will sell them right. We
have both
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in this load, and we certainly have some of the e
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finest ones ever brought here. Some fine matched c
pairs in horses and mules. Come sec 'em. \
JONES BROS. |1
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PHOTOGRAPHS
AT EHRIIARDT, S. C.
Dr. S. Marion Pearson has opened an
>iliee at Eiiriiardt, S. C\, and will take
rour photograph, any style?will repair
our watch, clock, sewing machine, and
it your eyes to glasses and spectaclesrive
him a call. Ilis prices will suit you.
BID YOU KNOW
that C. F. RIZER at Olar did as
large a business as any merchant
. in Dam berg County V The reason
of it is that he keeps everything in
the line of
,. BBU1USB..
ind sells at close prices. His large store is
nil of bran-new and seasonable goods,
iml lie is prepareil to supply your wants
n any line, lie carries
Dry Cioods, ( lotliing, Shoes,
Dress Goods, Notions. Cob*
reel ioiiery, Groceries, Hardivare?
Harness, Sewing Machines,
Crockery, Tinware,
Drug*, etc. Also a full line
of Collins and Caskets. He
also handles '
>Zf
Horses, Mules;
0
Buggies, Wagons,
and anything in this line. It will
pay you to see him before you buy.
He buys in car lots, and will quote .
close prices.
Iwy al Dm Goods.
I make this a special department,
chick is in charge of Miss Bettie
lathews, a first class Milliner, who will
ake pleasure in serving the ladies. I
appreciate the liberal patronage I have
eceived, and ask a continoance. C.
F. RIZER,
OLAR, S. C.
FCCorsets
HAKE
American Beauties
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f&L Wc have them
** *11 styles and
Ml shapes to fit every
^ every
'WRX"*** ua^ci
I ) thfa most * fibers! - - / ?
warrant?"Money
" S refunded after foot
reeks' trial If corset Is sot satirise
ory?" " ^
Look for this Trade UUm
flark on inside of
orset and on box* * * fty
KALAMAZOO CORSET Gv
.ole Makers. Kalamasoo, Mich
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|.PEAM5nNE&S0NS,BnactvBfc>&C.
OIXON IRON WORKS
BAMBERG, S.
We sell Belting, Pulleys, Shafting, J
Jngine and Boiler Supplies, Pipe. Fittags,
\ alves, Injectors and Ejectors, ,
'umps, Oils, etc. Our prices are reason*
ble.
we repair
Engines, Boilers, Gins, Saw Hill
binery, and m fact anything-in the mahinery
line. Will attend calls in the
ountry when desired. Repair work is
ur specialty, and we guarantee satisfacion.
Give us a trial. * ij
IIMI HM WMIS."
DENTIST.
Will be pleased to.wrre the
people. Office iip stain la tke
wilding next to baak.
f- f. johnson.
F HOWELL A M'lVEB B08TICK W B OBCBSK
lira, BHD, I rat
Attorneys and Counselors, |
BAMBEEG C. H., S. C.
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General practice; special , attention ba-v
ig given to corporation law and the ex
mination of titles. * '
Money to Loan.
APPLY TO
Izlar Bros.,#Bice, |
ttoraeys aui Coisekrs at Law,
BAMBERG 0. H., S. 0. '
Dr. H. W. BLACK,
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DENTIST.
7ill be at EHRHART from TUESDAY
3 SATURDAY after the second Monay
in each month. __ ,
C. INGLIS, B. W. MILEY,
leferee in Bankruptcy. Probate Judge,
INGLIS $ MILEY,
Attorneys at Law,
BAMBEBG, S. C.
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Will practice in the Courts of the State,
rompt attention given to collections.
I0TICE TO COMMISSIONERS*
Office of County Supervisor, 1
Bamberg County. >
Bamberg. S. C., February 20,1001.j
The new township commissioners who
ave received notice of their appointment
rill please meet at some convenient place
a their respective townships, before the
1st day of February, and organize by
lecting one of their number chairman, as
cquircd by general statutes of 1894. The
bairmaH so elected will be a member of
he county board, and all chairmen are
equested to moot at the court house in
t&mberg on Monday, March 4tht for the
mrpose of organizing as a county board
nd for such other business as may come
efore Us. ?. C. BBUG1,
County SuperviaoK.