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PT*?-* %. j y* The Bamberg Herald. - THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1902. C. J. S. Brooker-s Hardware Siore. ^ Personal Mention. ?Mr. J. I. Valentine, of Cope, was in town last Friday. ?Mr. H. J. Bellinger, of Lodge, was in the city last Friday. ?Mr. J. C. Breland, of the Kearse sec tion, was here last Friday. ?Mr. H. C. Copeland, of Ehrhardt, was in the city last Friday. ?Miss Elise Bamberg is at home from the Columbia Female College. ?Messrs. Angus and William Brabham * at home from Wofford College. ?Mrs. O. M. Pooser, of Orangeburg, is visiting her son, Mr. F. M. Pooser. ?Mr. J. J. Brabham, of the Buford's Bridge section, was in town last Friday. ?Master PauljKendrick, of Augusta, is visiting his grandfather, Mr. F. M. Pooser. ?Messrs. L. M. Aver and H. F. Priester, of the Clear Pond section, spent last Friday in the city. ^ ?Mr. J. C. Sandifer, of Augusta, spent Sunday and Monday with his father's f family near town. * ?Mr. J. A. Wiggins, of Denmark, was ^ in town last Thursday, conducting the examination of teachers. ?Mrs. S. D. Dantzler and daughters, Misses Minnie and Rosa, of Kingston, Ala., are visiting relatives in Bamberg. ?Hon. S. G. May field, Mr. J. G. H. r Guess, and Miss Maggie Rice, of Denmark, were in town Tuesday on business in the V Probate Court. ?Mr. J. Gordon Brabham, of the Buford's Bridge section, has gone to Big "Rnn Pennsylvania, where he has a posi-1 * J . tion for the summer. ?Miss Addie Lou Easterling came home last Saturday from Greenville, whhre she has been attending the GreenYille Female College. ?Mr. R. W. D. Rowell went to Rock Hill Tuesday night to attend the closing exercises of Winthrop College, at which his daughter is a student. . * ?Mrs. T. 81oan Crawford, of Spartan- j burg, and Miss Nan Earle, of Greenville, j sisters of Mrs*. Hayne F. Rice, left for : ^ r their homes last Tuesday, taking with them Mrs. Rice, who goes" to a sanitarium in Greenville for treatment. Wanted.?Five hundred beef cattle. F. H. McCrae, Denmark, S. C. Fine peaches at Bamberg Nurseries 20c. per peck; at Burton Felder's store in town, 26c. per peck. Hon. S. G. Mayfield delivered the annual address to the graduating class of the Sumter Institute recently. My entire stock of watches, clocks, and jewelry at cost. T. C. Rouis. rThe recent rains have improved crops wonderfully. They are growing nicely, and the Drospect is for a bountiful bar vest. The nomination of J. P. Murpliy to be postmaster at Bamberg was sent to the Senate last Friday by President RooseRichmond Hamilton, a colored farmer of the Colston section, writes us that he has in his field cotton blooms and pods c , or bolls. P** , Say, what's the matter? Nearly dead from heat. Go to the bon ton fount and get comfortable. Mr. Jno. F. Morris, of Olar, was in the city last Thursday, and told us he had ^ cotton blooms in his field on Thursday, the 5th. Greenwood has issued bonds for a sewerage system and they have been suc_ cessfully floated. Work will soon com? znence on installing the system. Good corn for sale, in the ear, at $1.00 - per boshel, and oats in sheaf or straw at o5c. per hundred, by H. J. Brabham. Mr. J. 0. Patterson, of Barnwell, will not run for congress as has been rumored, bat has announced his candidacy for re* > election as a member of the legislature. ' Say, old man, how do you manage to keep cool these hot days? I drink at the bon ton fount, Bamberg Pharmacy. ' We have received from Dr. F. W. Chitty, of Olar, a cotton bloom plucked H from the field of Mr. Josiah Morris, near that place. Dr. Chitty says Mr. Morris v has plenty of them. A " -i Ji IT ^ _ Mr. G. F. Copeland, oi tne nmruarui section, informed us that he pulled a ripe ? watermelon last Thursday, the 12th, and i has had several ripe ones since. This is rather early for watermelons. V We have received several complaints i H from subscribers at the Olar post office) H about the non delivery of their papers.1 We would be glad if the postmaster there -- would be more careful in delivering The Herald. ^B Greenwood had a destructive hre in the business portion of that town Wednesday night of last week. A large portion ^B of the business section of the town nar^B rowly escaped destruction. The lire VI originated in a laundry. W " We have received cotton blooms as gf follows: One from Mr. Eddie Steedly, of Hartzog, which he says opened tlie |i 11th of June. Also one from Gus. Moye, L a tenant on Mr. J. J. Kearse's plantation, f which was plucked on the 12th. A basket picnic will be given at Cedar t . Bay, near the home of Mr. N. A. Bellinger, on Saturday, the 28th instant, to which * the public is cordially invited. Several I candidates for county offices are expected to be present and make speeches. Sav. are vou sick ? Yes. Well, if you I would get' well, call on the Bamberg | Pharmacy. L Deputy Sheriff J. Felder Hunter, while t down &t Ehrhardt last Saturday, had the p ? misfortune to step ou a piece of glass and ? cut his foot right badly. The wound was fc dressed by Dr. Copeland, and, while he H - still limps a little, will soon be all right. Some of the principal streets of the BH town are still being used as a pasture for Wm grazing cattle, although there is a town MB ordinance against grazing cattle on the streets. If city council is making efforts to enforce the ordinance, we are not K ; aware of it. Either enforce the law or repeal it. Hp In view of the fact that in many secj* tions of the county it is believed that f Senator S. G. Mayfield will make the race ? for lieutenant governor, we deem it 1 proper to state that he has not filed his I pledge as such candidate, and will not be I in the field. He will, as heretofore, ably | represent Bamberg county in the Senate. K My summer line of ice cream freezers K * and water coolers is here, and the prices HU are surely right. See what I have when Hl in need. C. J. S. Brooker. F . The board of trustees of the South Hp Carolina College, after a session lasting three days, asked for the resignation of J President F. C. Woodward, as thev conL, sidered his usefulness for the college r greatly impaired. The board expressed m % confidence in him and regret at severing t the relations. Benjamin Sloan, one of the professors, will act as temporary r president. L V In view of the fact that the executive ? committee of Sumter county decided not k j to entertain the candidates" for State of fices at private houses, the committee apm pointed by County Chairman Folk w- thonorhr it. best not to do so either. How Iever, several of our citizens have personal frieDds among the candidates, and these will be entertained at private residences by their friends. The home of Mr. F. O. Brabham, of punbarton, which a week ago was all sunshine and happiness, is now in gloom In the death of their sweet little daughter, Pansy, they have the profound sympathy of their many friends, and wink their hearts are bleeding we would re mind them of the words of Christ: "Suf fer the little ones to come urto me, am forbid them not, for of such is the king dom of heaven." The burial took plae< at the Bush cemetery.?Barnwell Sen tinel. mhBh DH mm SgMBBg H\wM8 liMIWi BQHBHB BSBH dBBUs SSDO wson MjV HH The boys and girls are coming home from college, and the towm will be lively. Mr. .T. C. Move, of Bamberg, spent a few days with his father in Fairfax this week. ?Fairfax Enterprise. H. S. Dowling, Esq., announces himself as a candidate for the House of Representatives in this issue. The Bamberg Herald rightly says it is time Edgefield let go of the office of Congressman from this district.?Aiken Journal and Review. Says New County Will Be Defeated. Mr. Miles Loadholt, a big farmer and representative citizen of the Fairfax section, called to see us while in Barnwell on Monday. In replv to our inquiry i- . -l-t .ti l ti.'o ior news ue mm us mc ccuiu >uuc m Sentiuel that the effort lookingto the formation of the proposed new count)* of Allendale would surely be defeated on the 28th inst., when the election will be held. Said he, "Taxes are high enough now, and the farmers do not propose ^o be fooled by fair promises from a few men who want offices. What we have heard from Bamberg county is warning enough for us. No, sir; we cannot afford j the luxury of a new county during these hard times. Fairfax will go 10 to 1 [ against the proposition."?Barnwell Sentinel. New Advertisements. HARRIS I.ITHIA SPRINGS. Attention is directed to the advertisement of the Harris Lithia Springs hotel in this issue. The property has passed into the hands of a syndicate, and many improvements have been made. The hotel is equipped with electric lights, hot and cold lithia and sulphur baths, and the water is very tiue. Write for rates if you are going to take a trip this summer, 'fhe opening ball will take place, Thursj day evening, the 20th iustaut. G.FRANK BAMBERG. See G. Frank Bamberg's new advertisej ment. He is selling buggies now, and has just received a car load. Some entirely new styles on hand. . H. S. Dowling?Candidates Card. j County Affairs. j The county is again out of money, although $8,604 05 has beeu borrowed. Ou the first day of June Treasurer Folk had j on hand $245.19, and has paid out siuce that time $590.57, he using his private funds to pay claims. He has paid out of his own money up to this time $351.38, ?? ! ic r?rnh?hlp that some arrangement will be made, for it is hardly to be expected that a county official will continue to pay the county's debts out of his own pocket and wait until taxes are collected for return of the money, without interest. It takes about a month to pay running expenses of the county, and about $400 a month is derived from the dispensary, so that, as it is several months until taxes are collected, about $'-?,">00 will have to be raised in order to keep the county on a cash basis. County Board of Education. The county board of education held a meeting here last Friday for the purpose of holding an examination of applicants for teachers' certificates and some other business. There were ten applicants: three white and seven colored. The board declined to establish Whetstone school district, as it would take a way a part of the Clear Pond district. Hampton school district was exeauru, and an election on the question of levying a special tax of two mills will be held on Saturday, July oth,at the P. VT. Sandifer school house. | The sum of $50 was appropriated to pay expenses of surveying districts, summer school expenses, and other incidentals. Carlisle Fitting School. The invitation and program for the annual commencement exercises of the Carlisle Fitting School at this place is before us. The"invitation is a handsome one, being engraved. The program is as follows: Sunday, June 22, 11 a. m.?Sennon at Trinity Methodist ehurch by Rev. Jno. G. j Beckwith, pastor of the Barnwell Meth! odist church. | Monday, June 23, 8.30 p. m.?Literary address "by Rev. C. C. Brown, D. D., I pastor of the First Baptist church of Sumter. Tuesday, June 24, S.30 p. m.? Annual ~ ? tt-1 _ ? J oi ; j? i:i exercises ot me ivngo aau ouenuuu mciary societies. Debate by Kilgo literary society. Query: Resolved, That the student who works his way through college gains more practical benefits than the student who has money to pay his way. Affirmative: Grover C. Bolin, F. Brunson Gates. Negative: Jefferson C. Gleaton, William J. Dautzler. Declamations by J. Witte Bull, Howard C. Sheridan, Marion Kearse, Corinue Bull. Essays and Orations by Post-Seniors. Post-Senior Class: Bessie Lee Black, Marie E. Stokes, Maitie A. Vallentine, Otis A. Jeffcoat, Doty Khoad, Medicus E. Shuler, Joseph H. Smith, D. Tillman Smoak. Marshals: John M. Miller, chief; Alex. S. Jennings, Herbert W. Ackerruan, William W. Altmau. Picnic at St. John's. Last Saturday we had the pleasure of attending the annual Sunday-school picnic at St. John's Baptist church, in the lower part of the county. This is always a successful occasion, and we have attended each year since we have been in the county. Large crowds are always present, and the genial good-will and hospitality of the kindly Christian people of that section is alwavs greatly enjoyed by us. Rev. E. W. Peoples is pas??. a? nhnfpli ami ATr TTfmrv Carter tui V/I. tuo vuuivu ?J superintendent of the Sunday-school. The exercises were begun at twelve o'clock in the church, and after music by the choir, prayer by Rev. S. P. Cliisolra, and a few remarks bv Superintendent Carter; the regular address of the day was delivered by Rev. M. L. Lawson, pastor of the Bamberg Baptist church, who delivered his message in an earnest, forceful, practical talk. Then Rev. E. W. Peeples addressed the body, after which a bountiful dinner was served. Free lemonade was also dispensed in large quantities later in the afternoon. There were copious showers of rain at intervals during the day, but this did not seem to mar the pleasure of any present. While the crops in that section were growing nicely and looked well, rain was badly needed, and it came at a most welcome time. Several candidates for county offices were present, rsoming uameasuut uauucu to mar the day, and all present, both old . young, seemed to enjoy the social gatherin? together. Saturday night we spent with our good ! friends, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Copeland, in Ehrhardt, where we attended a meeting of the Masonic lodge, at which the Fellow Craft degree was conferred upon three candidates. It was indeed a most pleasant trip all around, and the many kind attentions shown us was verv gratifying. a The Greenville News recently had cer? tain affidavits showing that a whiskey dealei of North Carolina had said that he paid $2.00 a barrel as a rebate to A. F. H. [ Dukes of the State Board of Control for 500 barrels of whiskey. Mr. Dukes denies , the charge and says they are false. The Charleston expostion is in the - hands of receivers. The directors were 1 appointed by Judge Dantzler with iu structions to wind up the business as soon e as possible. It is the washing of dishes - and straightening up things after a great feast that gives one nervous prostration. Brauchville Brevities. Branchvii.le, June 16? Mr. Claude Rigby, formerly of Reevesville, S. C., but now of Illinois* went out with his cousin, Mr. Laurie Fairey, on a fishing and hunting expedition last week, and was accidentally shot in the arm just above the wrist. Before alighting into the boat he attempted to lay his gun on the seat, but unfortunately it slipped, both barrels were discharged into his arm, tearing away about two inches of fiesh, the entire width of both barrels, iufiicting an ugly and painful wound. The radial and ulnar arteries and veius were riddled and several shots pierced the flesh of his stomach, which are not considered dangerous, as he was standing side-wise * * rr _ ?_ - - ? Ki*aii rrl? t I to 1116 gun. ne was imiiicuianrij uiwupu,,, to town anil skillful medical attention J was rendered at once. Mr. Rigby is now doing as well as can be expected. Profound regret is felt by the community for Mr. Rigby's untimely misfortune. The Branchville graded school closed Friday the 18th instant, without any formal commencement exercises. The school passed a very successful year, and the number of scholars increased immensely under the management of the efficient professor, J. B. Henderson. Just recently the trustees saw tit to tear down the old, dilapidated, wooden barn and erect a more suitable building, the outcome of which is that we now possess a commodious brick structure. The school will give a lawn party Tuesday night. Refreshments will be in order, and the proceeds of which will go for the benefit of the school library. Picnics are the prevailing "fad" these long, sultry days. Several have taken place in the last week on the banks of the Edisto, a river teeming in luscious fish. The Woodmen of the World, a newly organized lodge here,is increasing rapidly iu membership. Eight men rode "Billy" at the last initiation. A degree team has been organized aud will soon be iu sound working order. Our town is building up rapidly and certainly "booming." Mr. J. D. D. Fairey has lately completed a handsome residence on Railroad Avenue. Mr. W. A. Dukes will soon move into his comfortable and cozy dwelling on Church street. Mr. S. S. Byrd will soon occupy his double, brick store, which will be completed shortly. Let others keep the "ball ft'mllin'" Crops in ami around our vicinity are doing nicely, and the farmers appear to be eheerfulaud contented with the bright outlook. M iss Eulalie Byrd, who has been attending the Columbia Female college, has returned for the summer vacation. Mr. Sol. S. Pearlstine, who has been a student at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, for the past two years, is now with us. Mr. Asbury Dukes, of Clemson, is also spending his vacation at home. Mr. Kivy Pearlstine, who is at present attending the Charleston summer medical school, will soon return, and then our collegiate corps will be completed. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wright will soon leave for Laurens, in order to be present at the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mamie Mae Wright to Mr. Rhett Macomson. In vitations are out announcing the comment exercises of the Misses Gibbes' High School, of Charleston, of which Miss Ethel Pearlstine is a graduate. The recent death of Mr. W. B. Watson has caused sincere mourning among relatives and friends. Mr. Watson was an excellent catcher behind the bat, and just prior to his death he was an employee of the Southern Railway. Mrs. S. D. Dantzleraud hertwodaughAloUnio ora nn a visit to Mr. Ul niauauic*, uiv v** v ? and Mrs. G. E. Simmons. They intend visiting relatives in Bamberg before returning. Mrs. Henry Wolff, of Allendale, paid us a short visit week before last. Mr. G. F. Hiers spent a pleasant day with us last week. Mrs. J. Karesh and children are visiting relatives and friends in Barnwell and elsewhere. Messrs. X. P. Murdaugh and T. L. Pearlstine paid short calls to Ehrhardt last week. Bkevis. Interchangeable Mileage Books Now issued by the Seaboard Air Line Railway afford the most convenient and cheapest method of traveling. These new mileage books are sold by the Seaboard Air Line Railway at rate of $25.00 each and are good between New Orleans, Montgomery, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Florida points, Atlanta, Richmond, Washington and isaitimore, in iact mey are fjouu uvn more than 13,000 miles of railway and steamship lines, including the Seaboard Air Line Railway, Atlantic Coast Line, Plant System, Louisville Nashville, and the other principal railroads of the South. These books are now on sale at all Seaboard Air Line coupon ticket offices. J.J. Puller, Traveling Passenger and City Ticket Agent, 1500 Main street, Columbia, S. C. Hartzog Happenings. IIartzoo, June 16.?Mr. W. D. Rhoad and family visited the family of Mr. N. B. Rhoad last week. Quite a crowd of our folks attended a fish fry at Mr. J. R. Carter's last Saturday, and report plenty of rain and fish. Mr. "Williams Carter and Mrs. Biddie Hiers visited their sister, Mrs. J. G. Rhoad, Sunday. Messrs. Wyatt Rhode and Henry Steedly attended the St. John's picnic Saturday. Denmark Doings. Denmark, June 14.?Mrs. Asa Baxter died suddenly yesterday afternoon, having been sick only a few hours. She was an excellent woman, and will be sadly missed. Mrs. Mattie Dowling, of Wiunsboro, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Metz. Miss Roberta Reed, one of Denmark's fairest daughters, has been on a trip to Sumter, S. C. She was a delegate to the Wnman's Missionary Meeting. Capt. C. L. Wroton, of Hock Hill, is down here, mingliug with friends. His daughter, Miss Alston Wroton, is with him. Miss Fannie Strother, a beautiful young lady from Johnston, has returned home, accompanied by her pretty cousin, Miss Hattie Lee Guess. The latter will enjoy her holiday visiting relatives in Laurens and other points, then in September she expects to enter Converse College. James Bar re Guess, Jr., is off on a tour of the up-couutry. He is going to Wofford College next session. Two of our clever boys, Tom Reed and Harvey Goolsby, have returned home from college. Mr. William Delk and family are away on a visit to relatives. Mr. S. A. Hand, having concluded his work in Florida, is back among the Danes. Our Presbyterian friends think of erecting a chapef in West End. From what we can hear the indications are that Allendale county will be formed on June 28th. Why not call it Hagood i county, or Calhoun, or McDuffie? Instead of calling a county Pee Dee, name it after some of our grand men. South Carolina has produced many illustrious sons; let us honor them by naming the new counties after them. We hope when our friends in Dillon, S. C.. get their new couutv, thev will call it Calhoun instead of Pee Dee." W. H. W. The real race problem in this State is this: "How can I cajole and flatter and fool the people into electing me to the office I want?" UG< Styles and Prices. ' ever sold. Come Ehrhardt Etchings. Ehrhardt, June 1?.?A business meeting was held last Friday at Ehrhardt high school, at which the following patrons were present: J. C. Copeland, G. B. Clayton, Rev. E. M. McKissick, Rev. S. P. Chisolm, Jacob Ehrhardt, Henry Ehrhardt, Chas. Ehrhardt, J. C. Westerlund, J. A. Chassereau, I. W. Carter, Dr. J. H. Roberts, J. F. Copeland, W. R. Copeland, Adam Kinard, F. E. Copeland, G. F. McMillan, L. M. Bishop, Martin D. Bishop, T. W. Dannelly, W. L. Warren, L. A. Bikle, G. W. Rentz, John Bishop, F. T. Moore, and A. C. Reynolds. Judge J. C. Copeland acting as chairman called the i meeting to order and the secretary, G. B. Clayton, made a record of business. Dr. J. H. Roberts and Henry Ehrhardt were ] elected as two trustees to cooperate with 1 thpftlrpftdv pvistinf? three: J. C. Coueland. i F.E.Copeland, and G. B.Clayton, so thatiu i the future/.here shall be five trustees in- ! steadof three.Next a motion was madethat i all business, such as employing teachers, fixing salaries, etc., shall be turned over to the trustees, which was unanimously carried. This school promises to be brought to a much higher standard in the \ future, as a special school tax of two mills has been voted to it. There are prospects J of from 60 to 75 scholars at this writing ; for next year. The teachers will pro" bably be announced in next week's "Etch- . ings." Mr. Jacob Ehrhardt aud family left for ( Newberry last Saturday, where they will ( spend a week with Mrs. Ehrhardt's people. Their daughter, Fannie, who has ' been attending school there, will accom- , panv them home. Mr. Archie Ehrhardt, of Newberry, aud sister, Yirgie, of Prosperity, are home for the summer vacation. The following are on the sick list from Ehrhardt at present: Mrs. J. L. Copeland, Capt. J. M. Dannelly, aud W. P. ' Pate. j Mr. N. P. Mnrdaugh came to Ehrhardt ! Saturday, and drove his daughters, Misses ' Marie and Flossie, to Bamberg Sunday, ! where they will spend some time. Mr. T. L. Pearlstine, of Branchville, ' spent a few days in town last week. Mrs. A. C. Reynolds is spending a week in Bamberg with her mother, Mrs. Jennings. The St. John's picnic on last Saturday bid fair to be a grand success, but the heavy down pour of rain dispersed the 1 large gathering and resulted in a disap- 1 pointmeut. ( We were much pleased to have with us 1 o ^ . 1 _ 1 U 1 -vf? A w 1 last oaiuruiiy aim ouiiuaj mi. *?.. ??. Knight and H. S. Dowling, Esq., of Barn berg. 1 Mr. B. F. Brown's watermelons are the 1 best in this neighborhood. \ Lost, strayed, or stolen a beautiful setter puppy, G months old, white with dark j brown spots, belongs to Dr. J. L. Cope- ' land. Messrs. B. F. Brown and Andrew Best ' speut Monday in town. Several of our young men attended the 1 annual basket picnic given at Baldoc, S. ( C., on Thursday last. This has been a place where the young folks would meet 2 and exchange compliments of the season ( for many years past, the chief amusement ' being dancing. All who participated in this feat enjoyed themselves most. 1 "Competition is the life of trade" so the * old adage runs. We notice in last week's ' issue two reporters from Ehrhardt. One ] informs us of the advent of an eminent ] physician, graduate of a Northern college, who comes with flattering recommenda- ' tions and having done fifteen years of 5 " ' * - - 3 ? eminently successiui practice, crowneu with these laurels of success, is about to ' settle in our small town of Ehrhardt. Col. E>. C. Heyward, our candidate for governor, is very popular, and will pro- I bablv receive a solid vote from Ehrhardt. i A."party of sixteen youn" ladies went < huckleberry hunting on Monday last. I Thej' say they would have had a tine time 1 had* it not been for red bugs. Mr. J. C. Copeland brought us the first I cotton blossom of the season. He pulled < same on June 11th. This community had a drenching rain < fall from Saturday morniug till Monday. 1 Mr. J. A. Chassereau and sou, Frank, i went fishing Monday and brought home lots. Frank says lie had to get behind a I tree to bait his "hook to keep them from . takiug it before it was readv. w.? T 1 J , MISS JLOUie CiancUHl U, ul \t ann uuiu, is visiting Mr. J. C. Kiuard Ibis week. 1 Miss Eva Murray, of Walterboro, is i visiting Mrs. J. D. Padgett. I Mr. M. H. Smith's baby, which has r been desperately ill for three weeks past, I is rapidly improving. At a fish fry one day last week there was a gentleman present who did not feel well and was indisposed to eat, but with a second invitation he Idled a vacant chair at a table, but before he left he # worked within his jaws a separator which { separated the bones from 27 fish, together | with the bread made from four quarts of meal. One of the party present said he never saw a "poor buckra" eat so since God made him. I At the Masonic lodge of Bhrliardt last Saturday the following took the Fellow Craft degree: G. L. Kinard, J. F. Cope land, and A. C. Reynolds. The visiting i brothers from Bamberg lodge were, Mr. [ A. W. Knight and H. S. Dowling, Esq. j At their next meeting, July 12th, 10 a. m., ' there will be three candidates for the Master's degree and two for the Entered Apprentice, after which there will be a banquet at Mr. J. C. Kinard s hotel. Ge Col. ^ \ Reynolds as a Practical Druggist. Reynolds buys drugs iu arge quantities and has the largest stock outside of the city, and retails the genuine article as cheap as anybody. Should you want anything in the drug line not in stock, he will take your order and get it with all possible quickness with no extra charge to his customer. Being a practical druggist, lie manufactures many preparations at bis own laboratory, which are sold to many merchandising stores through that part of the country. Among his preparations are Swedish Hair Tonic, Ge Col Headache Powders, White Rose Liniment, Reynolds's Cholera Mixture, Superior Cologne Water, and all kinds of Flavoring Extracts. Reynolds is equipped for making his own soda water, and this year he is carbonating the Ehrhardt artesian well water and serving it at his fount with crown cordial, crushed and fruit juices. It is not only refreshing but healthy. He has a half gross of Lippman's Chill and Fever Tonic. All druggists retail it . at 50c. per bottle, but while it lasts he will sell it at 35c. per bottle; also Groves', Johnson's, Frog Pond, and River Swamp are kept in stock. Outside of a full stock of drugs and patent medicines, you will find the following: Combs, Brushes, Tooth Powder and Brushes, Fine Toilet Soaps, Sponges, Chamois Skins, Perfumery, Face Powder, Spectacles Tanglefoot, Stationery, School Rooks and School Supplies, Lowney's fine box Candies, Pictures and Diplomas framed to order with an assortment of Moulding to select from, Novels to rent, Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes, Jewelry, Watches, Chains and Kings, Sterling Silver Novelties, Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Diamond Dyes, etc. Call on him at Ehrhardt, S. C. A New York newspaper man is credited with saying that he is "trying to keep a sealskin wife 011 a musk rat salary," and it worries him. A Kentucky preacher, in an outburst, the other day called upon God to "rain men like President Roosevelt for a year." Anything seems to be preferable to water in Kentucky.?-Atlanta Journal. jIEJ Best Makes Obta ind see it, boys; the Facts are Stubborn Things. ^ Lippman's Chill and Fever Tonic at Reynolds's 35c. per bottle, sold by most druggists at 50c. Also Johnson's, Groves', Frog Pond and River Swamp are kept in stock. If you have any pictures or diplomas that you wish framed, take them to Reynolds, he will give you a neat job. Reynolds buys in large quantities and has the largest stock of drugs outside the city, and will give you the genuine article as cheap as anybody. Should you want anything not in stock he will get it for you with all possible quickness and 110 j extra charge; he is always ready to please , his customers. Sparkling soda water and many rePi*rtckin/v ilfi'nl'c o ro of T? a1 il & 1 iii? ui ilixvo ait oti i vu ub *%vj uv<v?^ w fount these days. Reynolds is" a practical druggist; he manufactures all his own extracts, such is lemon, vanilla, strawberry, pineapple, finger, etc. Which Was ItSir William MacCormae, the president :>f the Royal College of Surgeons, says The Youth's Companion, is an indeligible worker. Often to save time when i studying in his laboratory be used to have : i light luncheon served there. j On one occasion his assistant heard tiim sigh heavily, and looking up, saw the Joctor glaring at two glass receptacle* 3n his table. "What is the matter, doctor?" asked 3ii e of the men. "Nothing in particular," was the reply, 'only I am uncertain whether I drank ;he beef tea or that compound I have been working on. And on the whole I j would rather it had been the beef tea." J Miss Mary Custis Lee was arrested in Alexandria, Ya., last week. She got on in electric car in Washington and took a ieat allotted to colored people. Theeoniuctor asked her to move to her proper place. She refused. According to his instructions he caused her arrest. She DUght to have obeyed orders. Her father would never have done such a thing. Mr. W. P. Dowling Married. (Charleston News and Courier.) Mr. W. P. Dowling, Jr., of this city, ind Miss Miriam Peixotto, of Augusta, sverc married in the latter city last Sun- ; lay afternoon. Mr. Dowling brought his pretty young bride to this city Monday light, and for the present they are staying it the Charleston Hotel. Mrs. Dowling s an exceedingly attractive young woman ind the man}' friends of the groom are congratulating him on his. good fortune. The following news item in regard to the narriage is taken from the Augusta Chronicle of June 17: "Miss Miriam Peixotto and Mr. W. P. Dowling, of Charleston, S. C., were quietly married on Sunday afternoon at St. John's parsonage, the Rev. J. H. Eakes ifliciating. "The announcement will be received as i great surprise by the hundreds of friends if the young couple who were not aware >f their immediate serious intentions. "Mrs. Dowling is a young woman of nagnetic personality and irresistible wiujomeness. It is earnestly regretted by aundreds of admirers and friencg that she ivill reside in Charleston in future. She ,s yielded reluctantly to another city. "Mr. Dowling is a well known young ^harlestonian who is greatly respected ind esteemed in a large circle of friends who uill extended to a royal welcome to lis fair bride." Politics in the west, even more than in he east, is a profession. I remember two men who were candidates for the office of district attorney. One hail served before; ;he other was a ycung man conducting lis first campaign. The veteran was speaking in a small ;own, and after setting forth his own claims he spoke as follows of his opponent. "I understand that Mr. X is in 2very sense a worthy and honorable man, but I ask you to remember that he has never been tried." "That's so!" exclaimed a voice. "You Save been tried, old man, haven't you ? And convicted, too, you know !" After due inquiry it appeared that the reterau had been, indeed, iudicted for norse stealiug and convicted. He was aot elected.?"Life and Sport in California." Largest nod Most C omplete Establishment South. GEO. S. HACKEE & SOU. manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Moulding and Building Material, Sash Weights and Cord, Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty. CHARLESTON, S. C. Purchase our make, which we guaran tee superior to any sold South, and thereby save money. L. C. Ixglis. A. McIver Bostick. INGLIS & BOSTICK, LAWYERS. Bamberg S. C. Will practice in the U. S. Courts and all the Courts of the State. Baggies^Wagons We have received one carload of ANCHOR BUGGIES. One carload of ENGER BUGGIES. and one carload of the famous riAVDOriv BUGGIES. We can surely suit you in a vehicle of any description. Full line of HARNESS, LAP ROBES, WHIPS, Etc. Don't fail to see us before buying a Buggy or Wagon. We can and will save you mouey. JONES BROS., BAMBERG 8. C. 5 BUGGIES, < inable. I now have on hand the Sw prices are right. G- PRANK y Why Pound ^P\ , - \ Your Life Away i WORK 'IN (SIGHT \\ J JJ With an old time machine , when you can write so easily 1 lTnur Write for catalogue and learn the 40 advantages of the HAMMOND. (Wanted:?Rates of advertising from county papers.) THE DOWLING HARDWARE Co. General Agents for South Carolina. Bamberg, S- C. TO THE PUBLIC We beg to announce to the Mill and Gin owners of Bamberg and adjoining counties that we have opened the Dixon machine shops at Bamberg for the repair and sale of ENGINES, BOILERS, GINS, MILLS anil all kinds of agricultural Machinery. We will do our own Work, guarantee every job we do, make our prices reasonable, and sell nothyig but First-Glass MACHINERY and SUPPLIES. All we ask is an opportunity to prove what we can do. Thanking the people in advance for all favors tliey may extend to us. We are very respectfully yours, F. M. POOSER & SON. SOUTHERN I RAILWAY THE GREAT HIGHWAY ? OF TRADE AMD TRAVEL. . . 1 Uniting the Principal Commercial I Center* and Health and Pleasure 8 Resorts of the South witK the # # I NORTH, EAST and WEST. I HigH?Class Veatibul* Trains* Through SUtpis|"Csy* fl between New York and Now Orleans, via Atlanta. I Cincinnati and Florida Points wis Atlanta and wis 8 Asheville. 9 New York and Florida* either via Lynokb?r|(t P?af4}lt and Savannah, or via Richmond* Bairlll* and Savannah. ?uj?erior Dinintf-Car Service on all Through Trains* Excellent Service and.Low Rates to Charleston SScount Xo?th Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition. Winter Tourist Tickets to all Resorts new en sale at reduced rates. For dmtallmd Information, literature, tlmo tables, rates, ate., apply to nearest tlcket*agent, Or address 3. H. HARD WICK. W. H* TAYLOR, General Poms eager Agent, Aeet. Gen. Pate. 4|f|lt IwaiHiNfTon, u. v. JtRMia, M. K. W. HUNT, J. C. ISAM, I Bio. Pavsongor Jigent, DhtHct Pmto. I CHmrloMlon, J. C. Om. I FEBRUARY K), WOO. E Horses Mules, Buggies, 1ST agons, Surries, Harness, Whips, Lap Kobes Complete line on hand the year round, and prices to suit the times. You can buy for cash or on easy terms. Give us a call. We will save you some money. Quattlebaum & Dannelly, EHRHARDT, S. C. ANOTHER CARLOAD Our Mr. W. P. Jones has just returned from mar ket, where he bought a carload of fine stock. There are both HORSES AND MULES in this load and there are some fine ones among them. We can surely suit you in a horse or mule, 110 matter what kind you want. Be sure to see them. JONES BROS. - * ? "r. " S Vi'" ======= ll J & BUGGIES | - . H el lest and Lightest BAMBERG. I W. P. RILEY, I FIRE> II LIFE, Jf ACCIDENT S TNSTTR ANfIPL I BAMBERG. S. C. JS R. C. MIZSON, 1 L4M) SURVEYOR EVUIYEER, BLACKVILLE, S. C. fl Offers his services to the people of Bamberg County. Southern Railway Schedule. Trains from Augusta, etc. for Branch- jpj ville, Charleston, etc., pass Bamberg, S. C., No. 52 (daily) 8.31 a. m.;No. 54 (daily) 4.53 p. m. For Branchville, No. 40(dally except Sunday) 12.30 p. m. Trains for Augusta, etc., from Charleston, Branchville, etc., pass Bamberg, No. 51 (daily) 9.45 a. ra.; No. 53 (daily) 7.40 p. m.; No. 39 (except Sunday) 8.31 a. m. Close connections at Branchville for Columbia, etc., at Blackville for Savannah, etc., and at Augusta for Macon, Atlanta and points West and Northwest. Trams oz ana oz carry mrougn sieepers between Charleston ana Atlanta. S. G. MAYFIELD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, |i DENMARK, S. C. JXTO. J. JONES, ||| Attorney and Counselor at Law. M OLAB, S. C. Prompt and careful attention given to all business entrusted to my care. Practices in all courts of the State. ENGINES, BOILERS -M GINS and PRESSES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil and Fertilizer Mill Outfits: also Gin Press, Cane, Mill and Shingle Outfits. Build* ing, Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Railroad Castings; Railroad, Mill, Factory I * ? rt 1* T> .IAJ Tl. . L ana Macmmsis supplies. ceiling, .racs. ing, Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Files Oilers, Etc., cast every day. Work 150 iSmh wts Mro AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. ||| Foundry, Machine, Boiler and Gin Works. Renairing Promptly Done. iii iir Ltte Mmi /I "Capital City Route." Shortest line between all principal cities North, East, South, and West. Unequaled schedules to Pan American Exposition at Buffalo, Schedules in effect May 28th, [northward. Daily Daily / No. 66 No. 34 Lv Savannah c t.. .11 45 p m 2 10 p m Lv Fairfa? 134am 3 58 p m Lv Denmark 215 am 439pm Lv Columfii^gA... 4 40am 7 12 p m Lv Camden .TTJ'aPji m__ _8>06 p m Lv Cheraw 7 12 a m 9 4o ^-s?"fcS Ar Harriet 7 40 a m 10 15 p m Lv Calhoun Falls. .100am 411pm Lv Abbeville 133am 438pm Lv Greenwood 2 01 a m 5 01 p m Lv Clinton 2 55am 5 47 pm Lv Carlisle 3 43 am 6 33pm Lv Chester 4 10 a m 7 03 p m Lv Catawba Jet 4 45am 735pm Ar Hamlet 710am 1010 pm Lv Hamlet 8 00am 10 85pm Ar Raleigh 1? 37 a m 124am Ar Petersburg 2 45pm 5 48am Ar Richmond 3 28pm *6 29 a m Ar Washington 7 05 p m 10 10 a m 4 _ Tl.u: 11 OA n *v. 11 OS a m AT Diillimurc XX ?U p XXX XX w a u. Ar Philadelphia 2 56 am 136pm Ar New York 6 39 am 4 25pm SOUTHWARD. Daily Daily No. 31 No. 27 Lv Cheraw, e t 7 48 a m 1118 p m Lv Camden 9 25 a m 12 53 a m Lv Columbia, ct... 940am 105am Lv Denmark 1109 am 2 27am Lv Fairfax 1154 am 3 05am Ar Savannah ....... 1 47 p m 4 52 a m Ar Jacksonville 6 10pm 9 15 a m Ar Tampa 6 15 am 5 40pm Lv Catawba, et 9 45am 105am Lv Chester 10 20 a m 1 42 a m Lv Carlisle 10 47 am 2 05&m Lv Clinton 1137 am 2 55am L v Greenwood 12 22pm 3 46am Lv Abbeville 12 48 p m 4 15 a m Lv Calhoun Falls.. 115 pm 4 48am Ar Athens 2 40pm 6 28am Ar Atlanta 4 55pm 9 00am No. 66 connects at Washington with the Pennsylvania Railway Buffalo Express, arriving Buffalo 7.35 a m. Columbia, Newberry & Laurens Ry. train No. 52,1 leaving Columbia, Union Station, at 11.23 a. m. daily, connects at Clinton with S. A. L. Ry.,No. 53, afford, ing shortest and quickest route by several hours to Atlanta, Chattanooga, N ashville, St. Louis, Chicago, ana an points west. Close connection at Petersburg, Richmond, Washington, Portsmouth-Norfolk, Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, and J Atlanta with diverging lines. Magnificent vestibule trains carrying through Pullman sleeping cars between all principal points. For reduced rates, Pullman reservations, etc., apply to W'm. Butler Jr., D. P. A., Savannah, Ga. ' J. M. Barr, R. E. L. Bunch, 1st V. P. & G. M., T. P. A., Portsmouth, Va. G. Moye Dickinson, I INSURANCE. H FIRE, LIFE, TORNADO, ACCIDENT, LIABILITY, CASUALTY. Office at The Cotton Oil Co. * S. C. AND BELL TELEPHONES.