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?%&!& - . . ... TM, . ... v-A.r-* - r ? The Bamberg Herald. THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1902. . J. S. Brooker's Hardware Store. v Personal .Mention. ?Mr. J. W. Barnes, of Cope, was in town Tuesday. ?Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fender, oj Hartzog, were in town Tuesday. ?Mr. Jno. M. Hunter left Tuesday * morning for Asheville, X. C. ?Mrs. J. C. Smith and son, David, of Enrhardt, were in town Tuesday. ?Mr. J. W. Dantzler, of Kingston, Ala., is visiting relatives in the city, ?Messrs. I. D. Copeland and B. F. v Brown, of Ehrhardt, were in town yesterday. ?Miss Lina E. Dowling left yesterday morning for an extended visit to friends in Roanoke, Ya. ?Mrs. S. H. Keudr.ck and little son, of Augusta, are visiting the family of her father, Mr. F. M. Pooser. ?Mr. E. B. Godwin, of High Springs, * i? Vf _ Fla., is on a visit to tne iamny 01 jh. Geo. A. Jennings. His wife has been here for some weeks. ?Mr. W. Brooks Rice, of Rixville, Ga., was in the city Thursday afternoon. He was in this county on a business trip, looking after his large farming interests w at Lees. ?Capt. Geo. W. Brunson, of Lodge, spent last Thursday in the city. He was here to meet his his daughter, from Athens, Ga., who came on a visit to her mother and father. j ?Mrs. Jno. H. Cope, her daughter, Miss Clio, and little son, Glenn, left last Thursday for Harris Lithia Springs. After a stay there of several weeks, they will go to VFaynesville, N. C.? for the remainder of the summer. ?Mr. J. A. Byrd went to Sumter last week to visit his son, Clifton, who has been sick with typhoid fever, and found him improving" nicely. Mr. Byrd also took in the firemen's tournmanent while there. He says there was a tremendous crowd in the game cock city, and the races were fine. The Senatorial campaign meeting is to be held at Bamberg Friday of next week, ; j;. July litn. The State campaign meeting at Aiken last Monday was a quiet one, and Talbert, for governor, had the crowd. Mr. W. T. Cave, of the Olar section, is announced in this issue by his friends as a candidate for County Supervisor. There will not be a game of base ball here to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, as the Heavy Artillery team could not come. Protracted services are being held at the Baptist church this week. Two serv vices each day are held, one in the morning and one at night. There are no public sales next Monday by any of the officials. The county board of commissioners will hold their regular \ quarterly meeting that day. Beginning July 1st the Bamberg post^ office was made an international money I . order office, and persons can now secure ^ here money orders on any part of the I world. We acknowledge with thanks an invitation to be present at the third annual picnic of the Bamberg Guards, to be held at new bridge on the Edisto, Thursday, - July 10th. In response to the calls of his friends, A Mr. M. 2*. Rice, of the Buford's Bridge r section, will make therace for the House of Representatives, ilis card win appear In next week's issue. Those of our citizens who hitch their cattle on the streets these hot days are guilty of cruelty to animals. To hitch a *2'-' cow in the hot sun for hours without water is a practice that should not be continued. Mr. D. W. Shealy has purchased a beautiful refrigerator for use it his beef market, and will hereafter keep meats and other articles on ice. It is a very large one, built of oak, handsomely finished. The small boys of Bamberg went up to - Denmark Tuesday afternoon to play a game with the team of that town. The Juveniles played a good game, the score * being seven to nine in favor of Denmark. A destructive storm did much damage in several sections of South Carolina last "" Thursday night. In Columbia lightning set fire to the old Congaree cotton mill, ? which was used as a cotton warehouse, and the damage amounted to something like $30,000. Don't forget the basket picnic of the Bamberg Guards on the tenth instant. The program for the day will consist of dress parade and target practice by the ' rvnnnki' Vrumor Iftdv COII CUUlpttii Y ) UlV/Ob J v ?o -?^ test, ana other things too numerous to mention. A great time is expected. ^ A movement is on foot to bore an ar L tesian well on Carlisle street, near the ^ Pitting School. Half of the amount necessary has been subscribed by private l parties, and it is expected that the town W council will appropriate the balance. A well in that part of town would be a great improvement, and it is to be hoped that s the effort will be successful. Many of Bamberg's citizens remember a P. O. Hooton, who lived here during his r - boyhood days, but has been running a newspaper in Alexander City, Ala., for several years. His friends here will regret to learn that recently his plant was entirely destroyed by fire, his loss being $1,800 with only $800 insurance. Iu a ^ letter to his uncle, Mr. D. P. Hooton, he says the business portion of the town was -- completely destroyed, in fact the whole town being practically wiped out. City council held a regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon, and the body decided to bore another artesian well to be located near the Carlisle Fitting School. Already $260 has been subscribed by. citizens, of which $160 has been collected in cash. Council will bear the remainder of the cost, and work on the well will begin at an early date, or as soon ^ as all the subscriptions are paid in. No other business of importance was iraus0 acted. Mr. W. M. Brabham has resigned as manager and treasurer of the oil mill, and at a meeting of the board of directors held last Friday, Mr. G. Move Dickinson . ] was elected manager and treasurer for r** the ensuing year. He has acted as bookkeeper since the mill was established and is thoroughly familiar with the manage\ ment of an oil mill. Mr. Dickinson is a good business man, and those who know him feel that the enterprise will continue its past success. The directors and stockholders express much regret at losing the v services of Mr. Brabham." 1 Honor Roll for June. Following are the names of our subjf scribers who paid for their paper during k the month of June-, p J. A. Byrd, J. B- Hunter, L. C. Rice, F. H. Dickinson, J. B. Spann, J. J. Simmons^ M. C. Sandifer, F. H. McCrae, C. R. Brabham, Mrs. C. F. Ellzey, H. Z. McMillan, J. I. Valentine, - - J. D. Copeland, L. A. Bikle, C. F. Rizer, J. J. Copeland, H. H. Crum, J. C. Sandifer, * Miss Elise BambergJ. A. Peters, Henry Brown, J. E. McMillan, 1 - Otis Brabham, H. W? Silcox, * C. J. Carter, J. M. Dannelly, J. P. Thompson, W. B. Rice, H. C. Folk, A. Mclver Bostick. New Advertisements. Bamberg Banking Co.?Quarterl) Bl Statement. I Bank of Denmark?Quarterly State i ment. f W. T. Cave?Candidate's card. I . MILITARY ACADEMY. [ Attention is directed to the advertise meat of the King's Mountain Militan > Academy at Yorkville, S. C. Scholarship 1 worth $100 are given in this institution one from each congressional district am * two from the State at large. Here is fine opportunity-Tor some" of our brigh young men. What the Young1 People Are Doing. TENNIS. Some very skillful tennis playing was seen on the Fitting School court last Monday and Wednesday afternoons. On Monday Messrs. H. H. Copeland and C. E. Boyd defeated Messrs. V. W. Brabham and N. M. Salley two sets out of three. On Wednesday Miss Clio Cope and Mr. V. W. Brabham defeated Miss O'Neal and Mr. Boyd two straight sets. Colors: Miss Cope and Mr. Brabham, red and white; Miss O'Neal and Mr. Boyd, blue and white. The game of tennis is becoming very popular among the young people of * mi Bamberg, even as it deserves to oe. 1 ne court at the Fitting School is in tine condition; there are some very skillful players in Bamberg; why not organize an association and have some good games during these long summer afternoons? SOCIAL GATHERING. Two very pleasant social gatherings were well attended last Wednesday and Friday evenings. The first was at Mr. W. M. Brabham's, the other at Mr. D. F. Hooton's. A large crowd of young people attended both of these sociables and I passed off the two evenings by playing j various games. MISS SMITH. Miss Addys Hays gave, in honor of Miss Sadie Smith, of Augusta, a reception on last Wednesday evening. A large crowd of people were present and eujoyed themselves very much by joining in the very popular game of "Progressive Upjiuks." Mr. T. J. Sandifer and Miss Elise Bamberg wou the first prize, Mr. C. R. Brabham, Jr., and Miss Roseborough the consolation prize. Refreshments were served during the evening. The large yard was lit up by Japanese lanterns and cozy retreats were offered to the lovers of solitude in the way of hammocks. Judging by the various comments heard, it is certain that every one enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. Those present were: Misses Sadie Smith, Allie Jennings, MaD?,w,oni "Fthpl frooire. Mamie Rowell, UCi iJiavuuiu, Q -, ^ Elise Bamberg, Llewlie Bamberg, Annie Annie Roseborough, Inez Brabham, Clio Cope, Ethel Folk, Addie Weissinger. Messrs. J. E. Felder H. H. Copeland, D. M. Eaves, H. F. Bamberg, C. R. Brabham, Jr., J. D. Copeland, Jr., ? Slater, T.J. Sandifer, C. D. C. Adams, V. W Brabham, A. M. Brabham, David Felder. MISS G00GE. Miss Ethel Googe, of Allendale, was the guest of honor at a reception given by Miss Mabel Brabham last Thursday evening. The absence of the hostess, who was sick, was regretted by all present, and while all the guests enjoyed themselves very much it is quite natural that they should feel a certain disappointment at the absence of the hostess, but Miss Inez Brabham acted in this capacity with great credit to herself. "Anagrams" was the game which served to entertain the guests. The prizes were won by the following persons: Miss Elise Bamberg, silver nail file; Mr. H. F. Bamberg, set of ctnH hnttnns Miss Hermine Dick 0VIVI kJVUV* insoa, cream pitcher; Mr. Ernest All, a whistle. When this game had been continued for some time refreshments were served. "Up Jinks" was played by a large number of the couples after this, while some of the more serious ones sought nooks and corners where they might carry on their conversation undisturbed. At twelve thirty o'clock tne guests went to their homes to dream of the very pleasant time which they had had. The invited guests were the following young ladies and gentlemen: Misses Ethel Googe, Allendale; Sadie Smith, Augusta; Margaret Eaves, Clio Cope, Elise Bamberg, Inez Brabham, Llewlie Bamberg, Allie Jennings, Annie Roseborough, Hermiue Dickinson, Leila Black, Jennie and Kate Felder, Add}rs Hays, Ethel Folk, Hattie Sue Brabham, Marie Stokes, Mamie and Ethel Rowell, Marion Ivearse, Pearle Counts, Ellen Felder, Annye Moye, Inez " T.,i,no/.,, A.l.lio YVpicvino iMOU/.UU, oamc uwuu^uu, iiu>?v .. n er, Addie Lou Easterling, Minnie Black, BessieCautheu, KateFelder, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brabham, Jr. Messrs. C. D. C. Adams, H. H. Copeland, C. R. Brabham, Jr., David G. Felder, Julian S. Calhoun, Barnwell; A. Lee Shuler, J. E. Felder, V. W. Brabham, A. M. Brabham, H. F. Bamberg, J. D. Copeland, Jr., D. M. Eaves, Ernest T. All, Allendale; Vernon Brabham, Malcolm Moye, D. Dowling, W. P. Murphy, W. M. Brabham, Prof C. E. Boyd, F. W. Free, Weldon Bamberg, Isaac Felder, Albiu Kirsch, Robbie Black, Norman Kirsch, ami A. W. Eckel. B. W. This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo^Quiiiine Tablets the remedy that cures a cold in one day An old schoolmate of Senator Mason met him on the street in Washington one day last week and asked him what he was doing. "Why, I am in congress now," replied Mr. Mason. "Yes, I know; but what are doing?" "Oh, I am trying to make a living in an honest way," said Senator Mason. "Well, you shouldn't have much trouble," observed the schoolmate. "I don't think you encounter the slightest competition. Cut this out and take it to the Bamberg Pharmacy and get a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The best physic. They also correct disorders of the stomach. Price 25 cents. Col Croft to Speak. Jenny June 30, 1902. Editor Bamberg Herald?Dear Sir: ?Will you please mention in your locals that the Hon. Geo. W. Croft, of Aiken S. C., will deliver an address before Camp Rivers Bridge, Xo. 839, U. C. V., at theii annual reunion and picnic on July 10th Yours truly, J. W. Jenny. A Card. I beg to inform my friends that I have not severed my connection with the Bain berg Iron Works. My duties to the Lummus Gin Company will only take u{ a part of my time. The balance of m} time will be given to the shop. I will b< responsible for job that goes out o: the shop. Very truly yours, F. M. Poosek, Manager. "I am using a box of Chamberlain' Stomach & Liver Tablets and find then - the best thing for my stomach I eve r used," says TT W. Robinson, Justice o s the Peace, Loomis, Mich. These Tablet not only correct disorders of the stomaci 1 but regulate the liver and bowels. The; a aieeasyto take and pleasant in elfecl t Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Bam berg Pharmacy. Denmark Doings. Denmark, June 28.?Some of our young ladies are away visiting relatives and friends: among the number we note the following: Misses Estelle Guess Inez Zorn, Nettie May Rice, Rameille Rice, Cecile "Walker, Annie Riley, Christine Riley, Bertha Tyler, Livy Ray, Lillian Goolsby, Eureka Kearse, Mozelle Kearse and Myrtle McNeely. Mr. I. G. Jennings, who holds a position with the Telephone Company, was home last week. Mr. Z. T. Foutz, who has been section master on the Seaboard Railroad, has resigned. He will reside in Warrenville, S. C., having accepted a similar position with the Southern Railroad. Mrs. S. S. LaFitte and Mrs. Mary LaFitte have been enjoying a trip to Bamberg. Herbert Hightower and Fred Turner are home from Clemson College. Mrs. Monroe Sandifer is still sick with fever; hope she will recover. Mr. Patrick, agent at the union depot, has had fever for some time; he is reported at improviug. Misses Agnes and Sarah Odom, after a pleasant visit to relatives, have returned to Springfield. Miss Carrie Lou Hankinsou, of Augusta, Ga., is spending a while at Mrs. Roun-. tree's. A sociable complimentary to her was given on Thursday night. The following were present: Misses Ethel Rice, Sallie Inabnett, Mary Belle Inabnett, Johnella Inabnett, Gladys Rountree, and Imogen Rountree; also Messrs. C. C. Califf, "Wade Faust, Oscar Dukes, Leonard Rountree, R. Gillam and J. W. Pittman. Mrs. G. E. Stokes and family went to Orangeburg this week. Misses Lillie Cooper and Dora Turner < are on the sick list. Misses Ella and Sue Barton are spend- 1 iug time with relatives. Miss Annie Stokes has returned to ! Orangeburg, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. I G. E. Stokes. W. H. W. 1 Hartzog Happenings. : Hartzog, June 30.?The Oak Grove j and Hartzog base ball team9 played an J eleven innings game Saturday afternoon, ( the Hartzog boys winning 42 to 10. The Oak Grove boys kicked against our pitch- j er and it appeared that trouble would ' grow out of it, but we were on our own ( ground and could not give up to a rough ( beginning. The pitcher of Hartzog team is Mr. W. S. Sandifer. He lived in our neighborhood last year, but moved near j Bamberg last winter. Mr. Sandifer was ( a member of our team last year, and when we organized for this season he joined us again, has practiced with us and pitch- j ed for us in our games so far, and will j continue to do the same hereafter. "We j will play Oak Grove on their grounds with our same men, and it will be no use j for them or any team to kick against our men, for they are ours and all will stand for Hartzog. ! Mrs. Da\"is, of Orangeburg, visited Mr. ! W. M. Raysor and family last week. Messrs.* Tillman and Wyatt Rhode, I Charles Raysor and Frank Herndon, and ] Misses Mamie Rhode, Essie Folk, Chessie , Herndon and Maggie Black attended the Fitting School commencement. J We are glad to see Messrs. D. Rhoad ( and Joe H. Smith at home again. They were members of tie post-senior class at the Fitting School, and were successful 1 there. ~ ' Mrs. J. Francis Folk is visiting her J parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. Steedly. At ] the present Mr. Folk is attending the , summer school at Rock Hill. The Epworth League is progressing very nicely now; we hope to soon obtain j a charter and be at full work. Crops are looking very drowsy, and it is very dry. J. W. R. Allendale Connty Deferred for the Present. The Gauls gloated over victories they wou over certain Roman Kingdoms, but in the end they were made to drink heavily from the cup of defeat. This will be the fate of communities and individuals who fought us iu the recent election and now revel in victory. We are resting on our oars, look to your laurels four years hence! "You didn't carry Barnwell" is the taunt. Was the world made in a minute? Is the persimmon reached by the tirs:; chunking as much appreciated as the one you fume and fret and perspire to obtain? We are willing to "labor and to wait," and something else, too. We will keep a closer watch for "lobbyism" in certain directions?experience is a good teacher! "Increase in taxes" was the burden complaint among the antis; this seems a very lame excuse, created iu a prejudiced mind. Take the testimony of such substantial men as F. M. Bamberg and H. J. Brabham and that of the prominent men of Greenwood (whose names I can't recall just now but have them in my desk), then reason for yourselves that where a town pledges itself to build the necessary equipments and transfers all records from old counties to new one; and that nearly all the ^ ^ /?*v?1aoO if Jo tRot Af U1I1CC5 ^UlllCSS It 10 tUCtt Vi uupti 1 loui , vw>~ maintain its officer (a few dollars perhaps lacking, but to no great amount) and when mileage is saved and sitting of court curtailed,all of which balance the above overplus of expenses where, how is a man's taxes increased? I see it my way; I would be glad to see it another way, "provided that way can be paved with sound sense. I met today Hon. D. C. Heyward, candidate for the gubernatorial chair. I was prepared for the dignified culture I found dominating his manners. Someone asked him if he, like Ben Tillman, wanted to be governor asa stepping stone to "all the world and the fullness thereof." He seemed amused and promised that the executive office was all he wanted. "Can you lay -cc . 1 tvoo uoL-o^ him "nr tip oil a suaigm iv? ?. ?.~ a bundle of oats that can't be kicked to pieces?" His good humor was very refreshing. Why can't old Carolinas forces band together and place this low country brainy gentleman, (this man that pledges only "conscientious motives behind his candidacy) as her ruler? I am proud to : say that his name floats high on our ? public building, signifying our support. > Allendale, ST C. M. O. Lanier. Viola Verses. Viola, June 30.?We are glad to see such fine prospects for cotton crops around here. . Mr. Dote Smith, who has been goingto i school in Bamberg, is home and his friends are glad to have him once more in their ' midst. > Thp Hartzog base ball team crossed bats < with the Oak Grove team last Saturday, ? June 28. The score stood 10 to 42 in favor f of Hartzog. The afternoon was spent pleasantly until at the close of the game a dispute arose between the teams which came near resulting in a serious conflict s between the teams. a Messrs. John Kinsey, Hhett Smith, and r families spent Saturday night and Sunf day at the home of Mr. J. H. Smith, s Mr. J. H. Smith lost a fine mule last h Friday. This is the second one in the y month of June. The protracted meeting begins at Little l- Swamp church the second Sunday in July. Look out chickens! UG< Styles and Prices. r ever sold. Come i Without a Rival. Printers' Ink undertaken to explain why the newspaper is the foremost and unrivaled medium of publicity. "It can be said of no other medium," it affirms, "that it goes everywhere and is read by everybody. A certain few only read the billboards, the street car and steam boat cards, etc., but the newspaper goes into every home and is the one supreme source of information." Hia Final Instructions. An old darkv who was fearful of be ing buried alive left tbese final instructions: "Atter my time come iemme stay ez long ez possible. Don't make de funeral sermont too long, kaze dafll make me sleep only de sounder; but blow de dinner ho'n over me. Ef dat don't wake me, I is sbo' gone!"?Atlanta Constitution. Forethought. "You are probably not aware, sir," said tbe angry father, "that last year my daughter spent $1,500 on her dress." "Yes, I am," said the young man firmly. "I advised her to do it over a year ago, when we first became engaged." The Morning's Work All Done. Mistress?Is that sewer gas 1 smell? Servant (lately arrived from Oshteosh)?No, ma'am. I've cleaned the rooms, made the beds and turned on the ga.3 ready for the nigb t?American Hebre w. Still Young. Teacher?1 am surprised that you are not further advanced. You are extreme ly backward for your age. Little Girl?Yes'm. Mamma .wantn to marry again. i Ehrhardt Etchings. Ehrhakdt, June 30.?On last Thursday morning Messrs. G. B. Kearse and Merrick Kinard left Ehrhardt for "Wild Cat Bay," which is situated about two miles north-east of town. They took with them five hounds and one mule; the latter they both rode to the bay. Four of the hounds were puppies and had never been on a genuine wild cat hunt' before, but the other one had long been in the service of his master and seemed anxious for the race to be on. Only a few moments had passed when the old dog commenced to bay and the puppies fell in line. A big cat had been routed from his hiding' place and gave a beautiful chase for an hour and thirty minutes. George, who was on foot and could penetrate the dismal swamp better than Merrick could on the mule, was the first to visit the scene of a terrific fight which took place in a thicket between his five hounds and the daddy of all the wild cats of "Wild Cat Bay." It seemed for a time that he would whip them all, as he held one dog in his mouth and lacerated two more with bis claws. But the old dog, anxious that his companions should not be whipped in this their first encounter, seemed to gather strength and courage from each contusion tne Wild cat lnilicieu, auu 111 a little while the cat lay lifeless upon the ground. By this time Merrick and the mule had made their way into the thicket. The remains of the wild cat were thrown across the saddle and the procession started for Ehrhardt. Some trouble was experienced in winding their way out of the semi-impenetrable thicket, but at last Ehrhardt was reached. The cat was poor, only weighing 19 pounds, and measured 4 feet and 4 inches. After being viewed by many spectators it was turned over to A. C. Reynolds, who wished to have it preserved. Mr. J. Frank Chassereau and Mrs. A. C. Reynolds acting as taxidermists, fixed it to look very natural. It is now on exhibition at Reynolds's drug store, where any one can see it. Mr. Kearse says he loves the sport of hunting, and that last season he killed 1? wild cats. The largest he has ever killed weighed 24 pounds. This one would have probably weighed more than that had it not been so poor. George also claims that "Wild Cat Bay" has many wild cats there to-day, and the farmers in that section report many chickens, turkeys, and even young pigs to be carried off by them. A. C. Reynolds has shipped five gallons of the Ehrhardt artesian water to Clemson for analysis, and will publish the results later. Dr. John Langford moved to town last week, and Las his office in Mr. H. 0. Copeland's store. The physicians of Bamberg county are requested to meet at the court house on Friday, July 4th, at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of organizing a county medical association. Drs. Roberts and Cope and report the following who have been on the sick list to be convalescent: Mrs. Ephram Zeigler, Miss Maggie Copeland, Mrs. J. L. Copeland, Mr. G. W. Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wertz are happy over the advent of a fine daughter. Mr. J. C. Smith.it is said, has the finest cotton in this section. Miss Lizzie Carter, a daughter of Mr. John R. Carter, left Monday for the Riverside Infirmary at Charleston, where she will study for a trained nurse. The following were among those who attended exercises at the Carlisle Fitting School last week: Capt. and Mrs. J. M. Dannellv, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Reynolds, Messrs. Frank Copeland, Bernard Kearse, Willie Ritter and Dr. C. M. Hiers. Miss Pet Stephens spent Wednesday night at Capt. Ji M. Dauuelly's on her way home. She was accompanied by Master Charles D. Free. Miss Addie Westerlund, who has been attending school in Charleston, is home for the summer holidays. Prof. L. A. Bikle, who has had charge of the depot for a short time past, has accepted a position in the mail service, and will leave on Monday, June 30th. On July 1st the Atlantic Coast Line will take charge of the P/,ant system. Mr. Francis Folk has accepted the call by the trustees of Ehrhardt High School. He and his sister, Docia, left Wednesday for the summer school at Rock Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Chyton returned to North Carolina last Monday. On last Wednesday night at the regular meeting of Ehrhardt lodge, Knights of Pythias, Mr. Jno. Jenny was elected Chancellor Commander to fill vacancy made by W. P. Pate, and A. C. Reynolds was elected Prelate, which was vacated by T. L. Pearlstine, who now lives in Brancliville. Mr. F. M. Young and little son, George, were in Ehrhardt last Friday. Warm weather has come* at last; the thermometer has registered here 37? centigrade. Ehrhardt fown council is having our streets improved by a force of negroes hoeing and digging out jjrass and stumps, also they are speaking of putting in water works and a public bath house. Oak Grove base ball team will play Ehrhardt team at Ehrhardt next Friday, July 4th. The Ehrhardt annual picnic will be given in Hon. C. Ehrhardt's park on July 4th. This is a picnic given annually by the Ehrhardt family, to which the public are cordially invited. Don't fail to come, as this picnic has always proven to bean enjoyable event. There is a sunflower p ant by Reynolds's drug store which has attained the height of 9 feet and 1 inch. Its leaves are larger than palmetto fans; several of them measure 18 inches in diameter and have 34 buds. Ge Col. jIE Best Makes Obt ind see it, boj's; the Going the Limit. A drummer named Peek put up at j hotel in Oklahoma, the landlord oi which was the president of the schoo board. The landlord, who was a jolly whole souled fellow, suggested thai they visit the schools, the president ol the board first putting on a long tailed coat, saying: "She adds dignity, an' then she hides j my gun, which are a bad example 'afore them children. I don't approve of anybody under fourteen carryin' a gun." After returning to the hotel from the visit or inspection me president or me board, now transferred Into a landlord, said: "Peck, you're a good feller. You ain't goin' to let your light be hid un der a bushel. Peck?" "No, I ain't," said Mr. Peck, rather dubious as to the compliment. "Well, I tell you what I'm goin' tc do fer you. Bein' as you're a good feller, I'm a-goln' to have clean sheets put put on your bed, dad me if I ain't!" Awkward. Mrs. Norton came home from a call one day in such a disturbed condition that it was evident tears were not far in the background. She lost no time in beginning her explanation. "John," she said to her husband, "I am so mortified I don't know what to do." "What is the matter, my dear?" asked Mr. Norton. "I have Just been calling on Mrs. Peverill. You kEow her husband, Major Peverill?" "Yes." "Well, I have Just learned today, to my horror, that 'major' Isn't his title at all. 'Major' Is his first name." "Why, certainly. I've always known that What Is there so mortifying about it?" "Nothing." said Mrs. Norton, with a groan, "only that I've been calling him 'major' every time I've met him for the last six months!"?London Answers. The "Cry" of Silk. One of the most peculiar features about manufactured silk is the rustling sound familiar to every woman. In the silk trade they call it the "cry" or sometimes the "scroop." Of all textiles silk is the only material which possesses it. As everybody knows, the sound is heard especially when silk is subjected to friction. What is not so generally known is thai: the quality is found in silk yarn before it is woven. A skein of silk, unless it has been so treated as to kill this property in it, will when opened up emit the noise slightly. When the skein is squeezed in the hand, the sound becomes quite audible. The "cry".is considered a very desirable quality in silk. Dyers try to develop it as much as possible." Unexpected Applause. Shortly after Mr. Wilson Barrett Joined the theatrical profession he became a member of a company performing at the old Theater Royal, Dublin. His part, naturally, was a small one, and, greatly to his surprise, his first speech was greeted with a round of applause. This unlooked for tribute elated the young actor, and he exerted himself to sustain the good Impression he appeared to have made. Just as he was leaving the theater one of the scene shifters grinningly accosted him and said, "Sure, it's got about among the blioys that ye're a brother of the man that was hung!" A Fenian named Barrett had that morning paid the extreme penalty of the law. An Abanrd Custom In Vienna. In Vienna every man's home is his dungeon from 10 p. m. to G a. m. Vienna is a city of data, and at 10 p. m. the common entrance door of each block is closed and bolted. Thereafter persons passing; In or out must pay a fine of twopence to the concierge until midnight and fourpence from that hour to 6 a. m. To go out to post a letter costs twopence and the same amount to return. To prolong a visit to a friend after 10 p. m. means twopence to get out of his house and twopence more to enter your own. A natural result of this irritating tax is that of all capital cities Vienna is earliest to bed. Sparin g Hta Feelings. Hettie?Now that you have broken your engagement with Fred, shall you return to him the diamond rlhg he gave you? Minna?Certainly not Hettie. It would be cniel to give him a thing that would be a constant reminder of the happiness he had missed.?Boston Transcript Somnambulism. Blond persons are more apt to be somnambulists than dark folk, and in cold climates there Is more somnambulism than In warm ones. In certain Greenland villages the hut doors are locked from without by a watchman in order that those within may not come forth In their sleep and maybe freeze to death. liTio Canalboat. "The captain was leading the horse > and his lieutenant was at the rudder," ' said a lawyer in an English court recently, describing an incident in the voyage of a canalboat "Where was the crew?" inquired the lodge. Badly Mixed Metaphor. London is laughing at the following recem: brilliant exordium on the part of an English politician: "We shall never rest until we see the British lion I walking hand in hand with the floodgates of democracy."?St James GaI zette. If you have diamonds, be thankful, but don't hold them up to the eyes of poverty In a street car.?Schoolmaster. Need More Help. Qften the over taxed organs of diges tion cry out for help by dyspepsia's pains nausea, dizziness, headaches, liver com plainls, bowel disorders. Such trouble; call for prompt use of Dr. King's Nev Life Pills. They are gentle, thorough and guaranteed to cure. 25c. at Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, Denmark. L'nclalmed Letters for June. Men.?C. D McKnigkt, Dan Kearse.J C. Moon, F. 9. Lawray, Ang Moye, Rev B. D. Lucas, Sam Hono, J. G. Carter, J S. Calhoun. Women.?Miss Mamie Weeks, Mis Sallie L. Jones, Mrs. Kate McCormack Mrs. A. H. Patrick, Mrs. Pauline Bryant * # S BUGGIES, ainable. I now have on hand the Sv ! prices are right. O. PRANK j -y Why Pound ! 7\ T K Your Life Awa / WORK IN SIGHT \\ ' $ r With an old time machii 1 rHa when you can write so easr ^test^Sto^ Write for catalogue anil learn the 40 advantages of the HAMMOND. (Wanted:?Rates of advertising from county papers.) THE DOWLING HARDWARE Co. General Agents for South farolina. 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 and all kinds of agricultural Machinery. We will do our own work, guarantee every job we do, make our prices reasonable, and sell nothing 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 they may extend to us. We are very respectfully yours, F. M. POOSER & SON. t SOUTHERN RAILWAY THE GREAT HIGHWAY OF TRADE AMD TRAVEL. Uniting the Principal Commercial 1 Centers and HealtK and Pleasure I Resorts of the Sooth with the <# # NORTH, EAST and WEST\ Hlgh*ClaM Vestibule Trsiag, Through Sleeping-Cars between New York tni Mew Orleani, wis Atltstt? Cincinnati tnd Florida Points trie Atlanta and via Ashewille. New York and Florida, either wla Lrathbsr^ Danwf}le and tavannah, or win Richmond* Baawille and Savannah. Superior Dining-Car Serwice on all Through Trains* Excellent Serwice and how Rates to Charleston aecount South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition. ? Winter Tourist Tickets to all Resorts now en sale at reduced rates. For detailed Information, literature, time tables, rates, ate,, apply to nearest ticket*agent, or address S. H. HARD WICK* W. H. TAYLOK, Oeneral Passenger Attint, Art. Gen, Past. JbgfWh Washington, D. C. JbttantM, Ga. K. W. HUNT* J. C. SEAM* tip. Passenger Jtgent, District Pass. Jbgepit, .p r *1> - -* Horses Mules, Buggies, Wagons, Surries, Harness, Whips, Lap Rohes 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. AV. P. Jones has just returned from mai ket, where he bought a carload of fine stocl There are both HORSES ANfl MULES I in this load and there are some fine ones anion, them. We can surely suit you in a horse or muh 110 matter what kind you want. Be sure to see then JONES BROS. . V? 3 / S'jK. & BUGGIES 1 /ellest and Lightest BAMBERG. W. P. RILEY, 1 v FIRE, ie *1 LIFE, ACCIDENT H I. INSURANCE. | BAMBERG. S. C. fl| ; H. C. MIZS01T, | ill LAND SURVEYOR r>S le EXCjJIVEER, /||| BLACKVILLE, S. C. !. Offers his services to the ^ people of Bamberg County. ' Buggies-Wagons .fa "We have received one carload of , ANCHOR BUGGIES. ^ One carload of ENGER BUGGIES. * lli and one carload of the famous HAYDOCK 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 money. JONES BROS., U BAMBERG, ?. C. Southern Railway Schedule. Trains from Augusta, etc. for Branchville, Charleston, etc., pass Bamberg, S. C., No. 52 (daily) 8.31 a. m.; No. 54 (daily) 4.53 p. m. For Branchville, No. 40 (daily except Sunday; 12.30 p. m. Trains for Augusta, etc., from Charleston, Branchville, etc., pass Bamberg, No. 51 (daily) 9.45 a. m.; 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. Trains 52 and 53 carry through sleepera between Charleston and Atlanta. COLLEGE ofCHARLESTON. CHARLESTON, S. C. Founded in 1785. Strong faculty, well equipped chemical, physical, and biological laboratories, library of 14,000 volumes, the finest museum of natural history in the South. Elective courses leading to the degrees of B. A., B. S., and M. A. Board with furnished room in college dormitory can be obtained for $10 a month. Tuition' $40. One scholarship giving free tuition is assigned to Bamberg county, the holder to be appointe d jy the Probate Judge and County Superinten- . dent. Total expenses for scholarship students, $112 to $130. All candidates for admission are permitted to compete for vacant Boyce scholarships which pay $150 a year. Next session begins September 29. For catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. Wintbrop College Scholarship a mi Entrance Examinations. The examinations for the award of va^ cant scholarships in Winthrop College* - and for the admission of new student? will be held at the county court house on Friday, July 11th, at 9 a. m. Applicant? must not be less than fifteen years of age. Wlipr* sphoiarshins are vacated after JuIt 11th, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination. The next session will open September 17,1902. For further information and a catalogue address President D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. ENGINES, BOILERS 1 GINS and PEESSES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil and I Fertilizer Mill Outfits: also Gin Press, S Cane, Mill and Shingle Outfits. Building, Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Railroad Castings; Railroad, Mill, Factoiy and Machinists'Supplies. Belting, Pack ing, Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Filea Oilers, Etc., cast every day. Work 150 hands. limim wts mm AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Foundry, Machine, Boiler and Gin Works. Reoairine Promptly Done. G. Moye Dickinson, I INSURANCE. ',.V FIRE, ITFF. TORNADO, ACCIDENT, . LIABILITY, CASUALTY. Offl.ce at The Cotton Oil Co, ' S. C. AND BELL TELEPHONES. Largest and Most Complete Establishment Sooth. - GEO. S. MM i SON. 1 - i v ' maxufacturebs of 5 Doors, Sash, Blinds, Moulding aid o Building Material, Sash Weights i. and Cord, Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty. CHABLESTOy, S. C. Purchase our make, which we gnar&n tee superior to any sold South, ana thereby save money.