University of South Carolina Libraries
sf |. , The Bamberg Herald. THVRSDAI. Urcrinbrr II, 1902. Personal Mention. ?Dr. J. P. Ott, of Columbia, was in the city last Thursday. ?Mr. Hebron Berry, of Branchville, spent Sunday in town. ?Mr. C. I. Barton, who has been siek for some time, is out again. ?Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dixon, of Orange^ burg, were iu the city this week. ?Mr. W. B. Rice, of Rixville, Ga., spent several ilays here last week. ?Messrs W. D. and Probst Sease, of Ehrhardt, were in town last Saturday. ?Messrs. Jim and Sammie Miller, of Orangeburg, spent Sunday in the city. J ?Dr. S. P. Rent/.and Mr. P. K. Rhoad, j C of Hartzog, were in the city last Satur- j J? " day?Mr. C. M. Bishop, of Fairfax, was in the city last week attending coiy t as a witness. ?Jno. R. Bellinger. Esq., and Dr. J. B. Black attended the meeting of the Masonic grand lodge in Charleston this week. ?Mr. Wm. Walker, of Ehrhardt, was k in town Monday on his way to Charleston to attend the Masonic grand lodge. *" ?Mr. Hooton M. Felder, who is now living at Mullins, Marion county, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. ?Mr. D. W. Shealy left Tuesday night I for Florida. He went to accompany Mrs. P. N. Spann and children, who are return* ing home. ?Mr. T. D. Beard, of Colston, was in the city Monday on his way to Charleston to attend the m jet ing of the Masonic grand lodge. ?Maj. Havelock Eaves, of Columbia, ..spent several days in the city this week, and bis many friends were simply delighted to see him again. The Methodist conference decided to meet in Greenvilie next year, as the Baptist convention is to meet in Sumter. Wanted?30,000 tobacco tags in the next 30 days. Will pay from 25c. to 75c. per hundred for them. W. G. Hoffman. Mr. Henry W. Adams has sold his farm above town to Mr. W. M. Brabham, aud p--- has rented the W. S. Miley place for next *V jear. For Sale.?300 lbs. paper shell pecan ^ nuts. W. G. Hoffman. Our subscribers who are in arrears need . .. . not be surprised if the paper stops coming to them. We can't afford to work on long credit. ? | The annual conference of the Methodist church has decided, by a vote of 120 to 94, that the Columbia Female College is to remain in Columbia. Mr. R. S. Simmcns and family left this week for Batesburg, where Mr. Simmons will open a hardware store. Our best W- wishes attend him. I have the most complete line of stationjjs ery you can find in town. W. G. Hoffman. ^ We are parting company with a few of our subscribers, but it is simply a matter of business. There is no use in sending ; elected last week by the trustees to the position of president of Furman University. He has not yet decided whether he jSpl will accept. ?|g?) Prettiest baskets ever seen, right from the Indian Reservation, at Bamberg Phar; V macy.v A petition has been circulated here in town asking the governor to pardon Bragg and Charlie Jones, who were con. v victed here last year of the killing of : Elijah Norman and sentenced to serve ten and seven years respectively in the penitentiary. Fine candies. A swell line of package - - goods. 1 to 5 lbs. For Christmas trade only. W.G.Hoffman. The election on the question of appropriating $2,000 of the town's money to the building of highways leading into town is to be held next Tuesday. It is safe to say that a large majority will be polled ^ for the appropriation. Our people want good roads and are willing to pay for them. You can get anything in the holiday .. * - line for old folks, young folks, and the little ones at the Bamberg Pharmacy. Cards are out announcingthe marriage of Miss Ruth Copeland and Mr. John D. y D&nnelly. The happy event will take place in the Lutheran church near Ehrr 4 hardt Tuesday evening, the 16th instant, at six o'clock. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Copeland, and the groom is a son of Capt. J. M. .. Dan nelly. If you want your boy to quit smoking cigarettes, buy him a meerschaum''pipe from Hoffman. That's the cheapest way to stop him. Girls don't smoke; buy them a box of paper. ^ ^ At the regular meeting of city council Tuesday afternoon of last week, Marshal A. P. Gray tendered his resignation, to take effect the first of January. Mr. Gray will return to his farm near Olar. we , has made a most efficient officer, and we *v regret to lose him both as a marshal and - . citizen. There are several applicants for the position, and council will hold an ^ electiojvin a short time to fill the vacancy. Do you want a baby, not a noisy, cry ingone? Well, j*ou can find it at the Bamberg Pharmacy. B ^hp hardware business of the Dowling Hardware Co. has been sojd to >Ir. F. M. B Simmons, and the transfer took place ~ this week. Mr. Decania Dowling, the , former proprietor, will devote liis time to his jewelry and typewriter business. Mr. Simmons has been living at Lodge for the * past two years, but will "move his family to Bamberg. We understand that Mr. .T. F. Brickie will be employed by Mr. SimB mons in the bicycle repair department. HB Something for nothing. The party who piirpfc&ses the largest bill of Christmas goods for cash will receive absolutely free B 100 5c or 50 10c cigars, any brand. Hb W. G. Hoffman. B The State Supreme Court last week decided the case of Susan T. Elkins as r administrator vs. the Southern Railway. ^ This was the case brought for the death of a white boy named Marion Yarn. He p-qp riding on a car loaded with cross ties pp 'tbe gpuf trapk t.Q tlip cottpp mill here, pjid in tprning the curve up near the &ppt some ties fell on him and killed frim. The railroad won the case in the circuit court, and the supreme court susdecision. Go t?> Hoffman's for fruit cake materials. Several from Bamberg took in the festivities in Charleston last week. The Baptist State Convention has tie-1 eiiled to meet in Sumter next year. We want news from every section of the county. No item of interest is too small for us to handle. The news that Kev. M. W. Hook had been returned to the Bamberg Methodist church for another year was received by his congregation with much pleasure. Mr. Jones Williams and family, of L"Inter, moved to town this week. They are occupying Mrs. Lewis's residence near the Carlisle Fitting School. We gladly welcome them to Bamberg. Gen. E. W. Moise, a prominent citizen of Sumter, died last Monday evening at his residence in that city. lie was adjutant and inspector general on the Hampton ticket in 1876, and did much to redeem the State from Radical rule. The residence for Head Master Sheridan and family at the Fitting School is Hearing completion, ami the two cottages for rent are well under way. When completed one will he occupied by Mr. J. W. Stokes and other hy Rev. M. L. Lawson. Hon. G. Duncan Bellinger, of Columbia; W. 1). Benvett, of Lodge; P. H. Gadsden, of Charleston; W. J. Fishburnc, of Walter boro; Jos. W. Barnwell, of Charleston; Air tT rp rn oil. It T Rico I igood money after Dan. The Newberry Herald and News, with commendable enterprise, issued a daily edition during the session of the Methodist conference in that city last week. Deputy Grand Master Jno. R. Bellinger, of Bamberg, made one of the respouses to the address of welcome to the Masonic grand lodge, which is in annual session at Charleston this week. Bamberg lodge Knights of Pythias will bold the annual election of officers on Monday evening, December 22d. This is an important matter, and there should be { a full attendance of the members. The town of McCormick is having an up-hill job in its efforts to create a newcounty with that town as the county seat, .-vjg It is very likely that the scheme will be / defeated, even if ?n election is ordered. . Nothing so nice as an Edison Phono- , w?: graph. Folk & Hoffman, Agents. I At the last meeting, city council ap^ propriated fifty dollars to pay Hon. H. C. g Folk for right of way through his land ' % for the new Midway road, l*e having agreed to sell the right of way for this 1 price. 1 Nicest line of holiday goods ever seen t in Bamberg at the Bamberg Pharmacy. Terms of court are expensive luxuries. < County, Treasurer Folk paid out last week over five hundred dollars as the expenses for the first week of court. This week, however, the expenses are not So For those who wish to make things merry, see my line of fire works. W. G. Hoffman. Rev. Lewis M. Roper, pastor of the first Baptist church in Spartanburg, was H . n. i on iiwuu, i'i inn I. u vi., , of Barnwell; were among the visiting attorneys attending court here this and last week Parties wishing corn, fodder, mules, a horse, or farming implements should read the advertisement in another column concerning the sale of personal property of the estate of N. A. Bellinger. The sale will take place next Monday the 15th, and those who wish to purchase should be on hand. It is said that there is a probability of 1 the case of Walter Sandifer being up- i pealed to the State Supreme Court, and that his relatives will raise the money to 1 carry the case up. It. will be remembered < that he was convicted of arson last week 1 and received a sentence of tifteen years J in the penitentiary. '< Au interesting communication from our 1 friend, "Taxpayer," arrived just as we 1 were ready to go to press, consequently it 1 was impossible to put "it in type for this issue. It will appear next week. We regret to have to carry it over, but it is unavoidable. Letters for publication should ] reach us not later than Tuesday. 1 Senator S. G. Maytield has recently re- i turned from North Carolina, where he 1 purchased several car loads of cattle. In 1 the lot he bought a registered Red Poll 1 Durham bull, which he intends to use for 1 stock raising purposes. The animal is less j than niue monthsoldand weighs over six ] hundred pounds, and his sire weighs over * 2,500 pounds. Senator Mayfield expects to go into the cattle raising business on a 1 large scale J The board of trustees of Furraan University, at a meeting held last week requested the resignation of Dr. G. B. Moore, a professor in the institution. The students took up the matter and requested that he be retained. The matter came before the State convention, and resolutions were passed expressing confidence in Dr. Moore. He made a touching speech to the convention, and will retire voluntarilj*. He has many friends, and if the trustees had insisted on their request that he resign,a warm controversy would have been the result. Death of Mr. N A. Bellinger. Mr. Northrop A. Bellinger died at his j home al>out four miles below town last , Thursday night, after an illness of several weeks. While it was known that he was j seriously ill, his death was unexpected. a The burial took place last Saturday at j Ashepoo in Colleton count}*, in the family burying ground. j Mr. Bellinger was about thirty-three j years old, and leaves a wife and three v children, as well as numerous relatives. j Masonic Election. ; Buford Lodge, No. 27, A. F. M., held an interesting meeting last Saturday, at ? which the annual election and installation v of officers look place. The Entered Apprentice degree was also conferred. This } lodge has its hall at Jennys, although the a Master and many of the members live in this county. The annual banquet of the v lodge was enjoyed at the residence of Capt. J. W.Jenny., Following are the v officers for the ensuing year: v W. M.-T. D. Beard. S. W.-J. D. Jenny. i J. W.-J. P. Moody. Treasurer?J. W. Jenny. Secretary? F. M. Jenny. S. D.?L. B. Tnten. J. D.?N. W. Weekly. ~ % ^ ^ T H 1 U . T n Stewards?u. IJ. Loaanoim, j. Ireland. ' Tiler?E. F. Kinard. Another Fire. Fires are getting to be somewhat frequent in Bamberg recently. Last Friday ' night a house belonging to the cotton mill and occupied by Emma Goodwin, one of the operatives, was burned. The fire started iu the kitchen, and is supposed to have caught from the stove flue. It was discovered about two o'clock iu the morning, and had gained such headway that nothing was saved. There was insurauce of $200 on the house and $2.50 on the furniture. The Cotton Market. Cotton is little higher, the staple selling here to-day (Wednesday) for cents the pound. Receipts of the week 125 bales. Coart Proceedings. When we went to press Wednesday of last week the case of Iowa City State Bank against A. M. Cox was being tried. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for $37.22. Notice of motion for new trial was given. A number of judgments, orders of sale, , references to the Master, etc., were also taken during last week. A motion for a change of venue in ( the case of Eugenia M. Rice vs. F. M. Bamberg was made and argued before the J Judge, who refused the motion. An at- ' tempt was made to try the case on Satur- 1 day, but a jury could not be obtained on account of relationship to the parties in 1 interest. ! C. Ehrhardt <fc Sons vs. Isaac \V. Carter, 1 as Administrator was tried. The jury ; found a verdict for plaintiffs for $128.13. | D. Ancona & Co. vs. S. G. Mayfield. 1 Verdict for defendant. Z. T. Foutz vs. Town of Denmark. Verdict for defendant. This was a suit for damages against the town for injuries ( sustained by stepping into an open ditch or drain. ? An order settling the Sease case was taken, the case having been settled by the parties out of court. This was the case of the Sease lands near Ehrhardt, which had been decided by the Supreme court. Monday the case of E. M. Coleman vs. the S. F. <fc W. Railroad was tried and a verdict for the plaintiff for $2,750 was was rendered. This was the case of the mail clerk sueing for damages for injuries sustained on the railroad from Walterboro to Ehrhardt. On motion of Jno. R. Beliinger, Esq., attorney for the parties in interest, ail order was signed by the judge on Monday, appointing Mr. John H. Cope as receiver for the Bamberg Cotton 31 ills. rT>1'- rill! rnr.n;?wl t /. iritTO 1 Will (1 lilt* 1CUUVC1 W 1VVJU11UI iu M *sv*?x? of one hundred thousand dollars, and it is the strongest bojul ever given in this county. The order also authorizes the sale of the property, and it will probably be sold on Monday, January 5th, 1903. The U] ?ot price is $50,000, and the buyer must deposit a certified check for $5,000. Tuesday the case of J. II. Dixon vs. J. A. Spann was tried. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant for $75, the amount contended for. This was a suit for repairs made by Dixon on a planer for Hughes Bros, which Mr. Spann afterwards bought. Tuesday afternoon the case of W. J. Hutto et al vs. the Southern Railway Co. was commenced, and had not been finished up to the time of going to press on Wednesday. This is a suit for danpiges for placing several persons on the wrong train coining out of Charleston and carrying them to Orangeburg instead of Denmark. It occurred during the Exposition. I have on hand ] Pension Notice. I will l>e in the Auditor's office at Bamberg every Saturday in January, 1903, from 9 o'clock a. in. to 3 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of receiving and tilling out applications for those old Confederate soldiers or widows of deceased Confederate soldiers that wish to make application for a pension to go before the county pension board which meets on the lirst Monday in Febuary, 1903. I will have all necessary blanks and give such other instructions as may be necessary. All those that are already on the pension roll will please report in person or by mail. C. 11. Clayton, Pension Commissioner. Marriage in Itlaekvilie. Miss Addie Weissinger was ranrru-n m Blackville last Sunda}' afternoon to a Mr. Boland, the ceremony beiug performed by Kev. 0. E. Burts. It was a surprise to even her immediate family, who did not know of the marriage until it had taken place. Mr. Boland is a widower with two children, he having been married the first time to a daughter of Kev. R. B. Tarrant, of Springfield. He is the book-keeper for Mr. Whittle, the horse dealer in Blaekville. The bride is wellknown in Bamberg where she made her liome for sometime, and has many friends imong our people. The ceremony took place at the boarding place of the minister, the couple quietly going there for the purpose. News from Kearse. Keahsk, December 8.?At one o'clock last Wednesday afternoon the scene of a veddiug was enacted at the home of our leighbor, Mr. Matthew Johns. Miss flattie Johns and Mr. Elvyn Lynes were lappily united by Rev. S. P. Chisolm, of Ehrhardt. At the appointed time the bridal party appeared. First entered Mr. illen Johns with Miss Essie Bassett; Mr. Weyman Main with Miss Annie Sue rohns; Mr. Theo. Copeland with Miss Lynes; Mr. Jp?, Brown with Miss Hay Johns. Then-tffTfeyes were turned is the bride, who, beautifully gowned in vhite cassimere, pink ribbons, and carrynga large bouquet of bride roses, entered )n the arm of the groom. After the ihower of congratulations came a bouneous dinner. The evening was spent in liffereut ways bv those present, and at an ?arly hour the bride and groom left for heir future home near Sycamore, Barnvell county. The school at White Point Academy s in a flourishing condition, under the ible supervision of Miss Madge Black. The social at Mr. L*?uis Brabham's last Friday evening was largely attended. I iw.q rnr fpllinir who WaS not 'till l/UUIl/ U \ U* VA here than who was. A Sunday-school in our neighborhood s what we need most. Who will help us ;et one ? Messrs. Otis and Henry Ritter, .T. F. vearse and son, Horace, H. A. Kearse ind Mrs. Jane Ri/.er visited Bamberg ast week. Mrs. Verdicr, mother of Mrs. A. W. Jrabham, was brought a corpse from Coumbia where she died last Wednesday reek and was buried at the Ivearse buryng ground ou Thursday. We sympathize vith Mrs. Brabham in the loss of her >arent. Mr. Louis Brabham and sons are down building up" the town of Ehrhardt this reek. Mrs. Alice Sojourner and brother, Mr. talker, are visiting Miss Carrie Kearse, ,t Olar. Miss Leila Folk, of Georgetown, is isiting at the home of Mr. H. J. Ritter. We are listening for wedding bells and raiting for the orange blossoms to bjoom ery patiently. Miss Aline Kearse and Mr. Ernest Jitter spent Thauksgiviug at home. You may hear from me again, Mr. Editor. Eikam. News from the Citadel. Tiie Citadel, Charleston, Dec. 7.? The carnival is over and all attractions, rhich were in the city, have departed ilready. In spite of the inclemency of the veather there was a good crowd in the :ity, and all seemed to have a jolly time. There was a incessant downpour of rain luring the whole of the first four days of he week and everyone was disappointed, or it seemed that all the efforts of Chareston's citizens were to be of no avail and jala week would be a failure. Friday ind Saturday, however, it cleared off icauti fully, and the streets were crowded vith pleasure seekers. The attractions in hand were excellent and several very iducative. Of course there had to be a 'wild man" and other necessary "fakes;" mt, on the whole, the shows were very ;eod. The city council allowed the company to erect its tents on the streets be,ween King and Meeting streets and they vere well patronized. The crowd on the streets on the last two nights of the week a'?sas lar??e as anv durinir the Exposition. " O v w It was with much regret to the corns of jadets that the military parades were callid off on account of the rain, for we much irefer a march to recitations and other icademic duties. The Board of Visitors will meet next Tuesday and much important business ivill be transacted. It is hoped by the ladets that they will grant us a leave of it least a week for Christmas holidays. Most of the military colleges are doing ;his now, and it is sincerely hoped that 3urs will do likewise. The Alumni Association held its annual meeting last Friday night, and was well ittendcd. The association was addressed by Mr. L. \V. Haskell, first honor graduate class '89. Mr. Haskell is a member of the general assembly, and is an exceedingly eloquent speaker. After the address there was held a banquet in the "mess hall." Of course the cadets could not be present on account of there being a great quantity of what we call "contraband" present. It was quite an enjoyable event and one alumnus, remembering his days as a cadet, proposed that the members of the guard be treated with a supper. All heartily seconded his proposal and the guard certainly enjoyed what was sent. Those on guard were : Officer of the Day, Cadet Lieutenant Copelaud; Commander and Sergeant of the Guard, Cadet Set* geant Gettys; Corporals of the Guard, I Tuniivs mid Itnnrnn- Orderlvof the Guard. I Cadet McMaster. The following was daintily served by several of the accademic officers' wives: Oyster Stew, "Mess Hall" Biscuit, Rice, Turkey, Peas, Ham, Bread. Ficklee, Olives, Salaq, Celery, Fruit, Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Bananas. Crackers, Coffee, Cheese, Punch, Whiskey, Cigars. Capt. McMaster delivered the regular quarterly address before the Calliopean Literary Society Saturday evening. His subject was "An Xmas Trip in the Phillipines." It was certainly very interesting, and was enjoyed by all present. His lecture concluded thelyceum course for 1902 conducted by the two cadet societies. It has been of great benefit to the cadets and it is hoped that it will be resumed next year. The North Carolina Military Academy gives its Christmas Hop next Friday, and lias very courteously extended an invitation to the Citadel corps. C. '03. Yon Know What You Are Taking When yqu take Grove's Tasteless Chill Toiiic because the formula js plainly printed on every bottle showing that it i? simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c. plenty of Horses ar Kearse Callings. Keakse, December 2.?Tho' the "dry drought" in this section last July materially cut off corn and cotton, the good price of the latter enabled farmers to meet their obligations fairly well, and the large quantity of grass, pea, and piudar hay harvested will greatly supplement the short corn crop. And as for groundnuts, potatoes, and sugar cane, whew! the woods?no, the fields are full of them. One farmer a few days ago said he had hauled in fifteen two-horse wagon loads of sweet potatoes and would grind 200 j gallons of syrup; another said lie would make potatoes enough to do his large I ! family one year and 200 gallons of syrup; I while a third said he had "banked" plenty of the tubers and boiled near 000 gallons of syrup; and a fourth stated he had over 100 gallons of the "sweet stuff" and left more "yams" in the patch than he made last year. And this is one secret of these sturdy Three Milers lieing able to have so many picnics, line dinners, and lish fries in the summer and gay sociables in the winter. Another reason is, the)- practice economy ?few of the women-folks, some of them "to the manor born," employ any colored help about the house, 'tend the gardens and patches, and also hoe and pick cotton. They avoid as far as possible Western barns and meat houses, but alas! that terrible malady: cholera, struck the hogs here last spring and has been slaying them by scores since, so that a good deal of "Uncle Ned" will be brought from Porkopilis, many home shambles being little used this winter. Some of theC5 tillers of the soil combine the mercantile with their farming interests, and after pushing both to the end of the week, like Ned Brace of "Georgia Scenes" notoriety, delight in fun and merriment at home or abroad. One of them?Uu Jay Kay?besides being a Nimrod and an Isaak Walton, acquired the role of "The Wizard of the Saltkehateliie" last summer from the fact that during the long, dry spell numbers predicted when there would be a change and rain, but Uu Jay Kay kept his counsels unto himself untifthe morn of the 10th of July, when he told a kinsman that it would surely rain that day. The day came in bright and was excessively hot until late in the afternoon when a dark cloud obscured "the sunset's radiant glow," and ere 9 o'clock the rain was descending over this entire section. On the morning of the 11th some one observed that the new weather forecaster must surely have had some cabalistic sign to direct him, when another said he would lay a wager that he saw the mystic sun dog which appeared on the evening of the 9th about 15 or 20 degrees to the left of "Old Sol." However, it may be; it is true that he was the only one who* foretold aright the coming of the needed rain, knocking out in one, two, three order owls, rain crows, aud Jesunofskies. UNO. Denmark Doings. Denmark, December 8.?Several weeks ago J. L. JEL, of Midway, wrote a letter for the Bamberg Times and in closing it he told a joke in which an old woman speaks of the Saviour as being a bigger fool than herself. In referring to this I 1 -O.. ?f u oo a mimir> ftnrl spoae very muuiy ui u. ao u . writer, but advised him not to mar his letters by such coarse stuff. He thinks I am devoid of reason. Your correspondent is also the correspondent of the Daily State; frequently the Bamberg Times copies my pieces from the State, so it seems some persons don't agree with him. Really, while I knew H. was a,mimic, did not know he was a Solomon and that wisdom would perish with him. Am glad he professes to love Jesus: actions speak louder than words. If you love the Master reverence Him and introduce no irreverent jokes into your letters. I spoke kindly of the Midway writer when I said he was one of the finest mimics in our county, yet he declares I need more of the milk of human kindness. Surely the man must be lacking in gratitude. W'. H. W. is advised by him "to go back and sit dow n." J. L. H. ought to go aside and kneel down, asking for more reverence for "Him who is the holiest among the mighty and the mightiest among the holy." I am as fond of an innocent joke as auy one. Would like to meet J. L. H. again and hear him "take off" certain men, but the best and most intelligent persons in any community object to jokes that pander to the spirit of irreverence. Adieu, mon ami: jai finis. Among the visitors in town the past week we note: Dr. B. D. Bronson, Mr. John Jennings, Willie Jennings, Dr. Maynard, C. H. Hutto, Esq., Mr. W. F. McMillan, Mrs. Calhoun, and Miss Mabel Day. Our friend, R. L. Peterson, is all smiles. There is a fine boy at his house. Senator May field has returned from North Carolina. Mrs. Fuller, the accomplished wife of Mr. J. T. Fuller, went to the "city by the sea" last week. W. fl. W. Fairfax Dots. Fairfax, December 8.?The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Adams are sorry to hear of the death of their little son. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents. Mr. Jenny, with a force of carpenters, is putting up a house for Mr. Myrick. He will move in town about Christmas. Mr. Sanders is having a store built on Main street, which will add to our little town very much. Mrs. 0. S. Lamb, of Brunson, spent Sunday with Mrs. S. J. Kearse. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cumings,of Hampton, passed through here last week en route to Norfolk, Va., where they will spend some time. Branchville Brevities. Branchville, December 10.?Those of our citizens who are musically and poetically inclined were favored with a recital given by the Francis-Marguerite Club, under the management of the Misses Cright and Gladden, of Winnsboro, at the graded school chapel on Tuesday evening, December 9th. Those from our town who attended the .gala week festivities in Charleston were: Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Edwards and children, Mrs. A. F. H. Dukes, Misses Sue HenderI son, Belle Dukes, Eula Byrd, and Mr. J. I d n l\. V/. ui utu. Misses Jennie and Minnie Utsey, of St. Georges, are the guests pf Mrs. p. p. Cop nor. The pisses Peete, of Georgetown, are on a visit to their father, Dr. A- T. Peete, There l>eiug no services at either of the churches, Sunday evening a crowd of young folks assembled at the residence of Mr. J. Ed. Berry, where they engaged in a service of song, and were hospitably entertained by his daughter, Miss Minnie. Mr. A. C. Bruce, who is a member of the senior class of the South Carolina College of Pharmacy, of Charlestoni"S! C., is home on a sTiort vacation to recuperate his health, through the advice of his physician. Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons, of Bamberg, visited relatives here this week. Commencing on Thursday morning, December 11th, and lasting two days, the ladies of Branchville will hold a bazaar in the town hall, the proceeds qf which' will be used for the purchase of furniture for the Branch ville'graded'school. The Pest PresyrjptiQfl for Malaria Chills and fpvpr is a buttle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simrdy iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay, Price 50c. id Mules, Buggies, Hartzog Hot Supper, Haktzoo, December 9.?We still entertain the thought of having the "hot supper" at Hunter's Chapel school house the night of the 2Gth of December. When ; this was lirst announced the name hot supper was given to it, but it might be called hot, oyster, or 'oppossum supper, though it reaily means a place where a lot of hot eating is to be done. All are cordially invited to attend. The purpose of this supper is to raise money to put desks in our school house, and the community at large should be interested in this move. If there is anything that adds to a community it is the good condition of their school house. Let's not be any ways backwards "at home or abroad," but work to enjoy this Christmas offer1 ing. Be sure and remember the place, date, and names. All will be made glad. J. W. It. News from Woffbrd College. Wokroro College, Spartanburg, December 8.?There is nothing doing on Wofford's campus at present. Even that favored game called tennis, which has been holding sway over the students this fall, has yielded to the cold days of early winter, and the lovers of that game are suffered to lay aside their rackets until spring shall summon them forth once again. Even*though we have spoken of the stillness of the campus at this period, there conies to us next week several things which will break into the monotony of the conditions existing. The gymnasium exhibition will be held on Monday evening at the gymnasium. This, the first exhibition of the year, will be added to by the new performances which the team have mastered. . On Wednesday night at the court house a famous murder trial will be "pulled off" by the glee club. WTith able lawyers on either side, with testimony of the old darky as well as of the straightforward witness, the trial promises to be exciting and full of interest. The jurors will be prominent men. Dr. D. D. Wallace and Prof. J. A. Gamewell will have their names on the jury as well as J. Pierpont Morgan and Mr."Dooley." The Coroner, that "slave" (?) of the people, will be heard as he relates to the public the many arduous duties which are incumbent on him. After these two interuptions of our daily routine, examinations will be staring us in the face. Then when this period of tribulation has passed we will be ready for that great and glorious time called Christmas! President Snyder and the other members of the faculty are being praised and cheered by the whole student body for the long vacation promised them. Two weeks of fun and enjoyment! This ?o crr\r\A onnn i?li rvt-rvrvf r\f tlio fopnltr'c io tUUU^U pi WWl V/l VUV KtVUlVJ kl confidence in the work of the student body. Mr. T. F. "VVatkins, '02, spent several hours ou the campus last week. Way kins played full back on Wofford's foot ball team last year aud right half back on the team of the University of Virginia this year. We notice by the papers that Mr. N. T. Prince, '02, has entered the Methodist conference on trial. Mr. Prince is remembered here as a hard worker and a conscientious young man. Mr. P. C. Garris, '00, has also entered the Methodist conference on trial. President Snyder and Prof. Clinkscales attended conference during the past week. The election of officers in the Preston society Saturday night resulted as follows : President, M. W. Sloan; vicepresident, I). M. Ellen ; 1st critic, B. F. Dent; 2nd critic, L. D. Thompson; recording secretary, D. L. Chapman; corresponding secretary, Roberts; treasurer, W.T. Jones; 1st censor morum, M. B. Stokes; 2nd censor morum J. T. Hamel. Ou last Thursday afternoon the members of the Wofford College chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity were entertained by Mr. L. P. Walker at his home on South Church street in this city. Mf T r* Qmith olooc i\f '07 u'ac nil t.lif* 1*11 W V/. MllllWUj Ks a (/|t Tt Mw tr?? vmv campus a short while this week. Mr. Smith is now the travelling agent for the Harris Lilhia Springs. Mr. R. (). Lawton, formerly a student at the Carlisle Fitting School, is at Wofford this year. The mumps, which have been prevalent among the students for the past few weeks, have died out. A large number of the students attended the Elks' memorial services which were held Sunday afternoon. The delegates who attended the national convention of the Chi Phi and Kappa Sigma fraternities, held in New York and New Orleans respectively, returned this week and report.a big time. CANDY! CANDY! CANDY! ' I have just received the finest selection in the city, call and see it.... I also have a full line of /4 rvrv/4 r? vaiiiicu uuuua, Groceries, Fruits and Tobacco. I DELIVER ALL GOODS IN CITl' LIMITS FREE. GIVE ME A TRIAL, N. Burton Folder, BAMBERG, S. C. ^ir SALE PERSOTNAL^PRbPERTY. On account of the death of my husband, N. A. Bellinger, I will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder at my residence on Monday, Deceml)er 15th, 1902, all the personal property of his estate, consisting in part of two fi.rjt .yda^s mules, one young l^Qp, ppf two-horsy warjon. pnp. thpwlpg machine, ony ne\y byggy.'oiie pice buggy poie, plows, gpars, and all other necessary implemynfs fo.r a f wo-hbrse farm, 150 bpshefs y^r carp, 1,000 pounds fodder, a Jof of Peayiue hay, tep hypd ftf pipe hogs, and other articles, Terms of sale cash, or will sell to good parties on time with approved paper, bale to commonee at ten o'clock a. m. MRS. S. B. BELLINGER. Bamberg, S, C., December 9,1902. Wagons, and Harness. G. FRA WHEN IN NEED OF \ FURNITURE of any kind for the home or office, remember that 1 have the largest stock in this section, and as I buy in car load lots, you will tind the -.1. 1 ? ....... ,1 ? i 1 . ? /iaii IUU'C? IllUl 11 UJWU1 lilclll CUIIUI> 1*111 ttUUMl IU J*CII 1U1. Bedroom and Parlor Suites, Wardrobes, Sideboards, Enameled Beds, Chairs, Rockers,. Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, Linoleums, Baby Carriages, Shades, Pictures and in fact any and everything to be had in the line of furniture and house furnishing goods. Picture Frames made to order from a beautiful line of mouldings. Rcmeml>er, too, that I carry a stock of COFFINS AND CASKETS second to none in the State, and will cheerfully serve you at any hour, day or night. Have a nice Hearse for attendance at funerals when desired. I also handle a full line of the best makes of Cooking and Heating Stoves. . Don't buy anything in my line until you see my goods and get my low prices. I will surely save you money. Just try it. Lime and Cement always on hand, in any quantity, from a barrel to a car load. E. C. HAYS, The Furniture Man. BAMBERG, S. C. THEY ARE HERE! We have in our stables as fine a lot of stock . as ever have, been brought to this section. HORSES & HOLES in this lot and some good ones, too. Extra good work Mules and fancy driving Horses, . single and pairs. See us to buy or trade. JONES BROS. 'j y Why Pound \ Your Life Away I \ vv.?RK. .,N sight l\ - ' I dr With an old time machine ^ ' r when you can write 80 easily Write for catalogue and learn the 40 advantages'^f the 1HAMMONI). (Wanted:?Rates of advertising from county papers.) THE DOWLING HARDWARE Co. General Agents for Sonth Carolina. Bamberg-, S- O. 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, The Making of Engine Brasses a Specialty, F. M. POOSER & SON. , EXPERIENCE Is. g. mayfield.i b i l J J i l J %j JMU ^ / i 1 1 J i I 11 n & I 1l J tn?oc m?ks attorney at law, Designs r rw^ Copyrights Ac. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention Is probably patentable. Communion, lions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent freo. Oldest agency for securing patents. ratentt taken through Munn & lx>. receive DENMABE, S. C. tpecial notice, without charge, in tne Scientific American. \x/ p pn rv a handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest dr- V V 1 If 1 I ^ i . T . culatlon of any scientific Journal. Terms, $3 a m * m. m. y year; four months |L Sold by all newsdealers. Ullllkl 0 n?i 4cmMa/iiM? Motif Ynrlr muilll OC our ?'neniuin < kikk Branch Office. ffiS F St* Wwhtwrton, D.C. i nitC, I Largest and Most Complete j j ipi? Establisliment South. | ^ * GEO. S. HACKER A SOU. I ACCIDENT | a INSURANCE. | | Money to Loan. .\{/\NVVlAeTlfRER8 OF floors, Saab, Blinds, moulding and ^ on* Building material, Sash Weights lzlCLY JjYOS. <3 HlC6, and Cord, Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty. Charleston, 5. a Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Purchase our make, which we guarantee superior to aDy sold Souili, and there- u a "M nupn. n T7 q r by save money. JJAIMLJJJmtjr v. H., D. v. : . - L , ' . . . 1 lNK bamberg. i -? * Special Notices. g FOR SALE.?A young Jersey bull, out of h registered Jersey cow, and sired by the registered bull of the famous Vanderl>ilt herd at Biltmore, N. C. Will sell for *2o. S. G. MAYFIELD. WANTED.?Standard yellow pine ties ??x9xs. ANDERSON LtAlBER CO'Y, ,:J Charleston, S. C. . : SfM FOR SALE. '*11111 One tract of land containing one hun- , : ^ dre(i and twenty-six acres, one large dwelling, three tenant houses, two bored wells, one in pia/.za and one in lot; situ- " ated about one mile South of the corpor- ' ate limits of Bamberg. For price and terms apply to F. M. Bamberg. ELECTION NOTICE. An clectiou'will be held in the town of Bamberg on Tuesday December 16th, 1902, for the purpose of deciding whether or not the town shall appropriate two thousand dollars ($2,000) to aid in building and improving roads leading into town. M. J. Black, H. F. Bamberg, and J. E. Felder are appointed managers of said election. By order of council. E. R. Hats, . G. A. Jennings, Mayor. Clerk of Council. Bamberg, S. C., November 25,1902. TRESPASS NOTICE. All persons are hereby warned not to enter upon or trespass upbn lands of the undersigned in Three Mile township for any purpose whatsoever: either hunting, hauling straw or wood, or for any other purpose. All violators wili be prosecuted. S. P. CHISOLM. Ehrhardt, S. C., November 17,1902. TRESPASS NOTICE. ~ |fj Enteriug upon, raking straw, cutting ? wood, hunting, or in any manner trespassing on lands of the undersigned is strictly forbidden and will be prosecuted to the extent of the law. M. N. Rice, Mrs. W. S. Mile v, H.F.Rice, 0. B. Lain, v W. I. Rice, B. T. Rice. NOTICE FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that on the 15th .v.T-aia day .of December, 1902, at ten o'clock a. _ m., I will file my final return with B. W. Miley, Esq., Probate Judge for-Bamberg . -j&aaB county, and ask for Letters Dismissory, Rft Artministrstnr nf the Estate of Salllfl Wakefield, deceased. W.P.RILEY, ~ November 11,1902. Administrator. SPECIAL NOTICE. To Township Commissioners and Road Overseers: I regret to say that although #v|j I have advertised twice in regard to road working, many roads in oar county are not vet worked, and ifr some sections the Township Commissioners have not even apj>ointed Overseers. I most beg that yon attend to all road working at once, working all highways not less than four days. Township Commissioners will be expected to file an itemized report ' in this office by December 15th, ^ving the number of clays worked on each road in each Commissioner's division. These can be filled opt on a postal and mailed to this office. E. C. BRUCE, J. W. FREE, County Supervisor. Clerk of Board. Bamberg, S. C., November 21,1902. SHERIFF'S SALE. State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg?In the Court of Common Pleas. Mrs. S. E. Bates, Plaintiff, against Paul ' DeL. Black, as administrator of estate of By virtue of an execution in above entitled case to me directed by C. B. Free, Clerk of said Court for Bamberg county, I , . ^ nave levied upuu ?uu win sen at puuuu auction, in front of the court house door I in the town of Bamberg, on Monday, January 5th, 1903, the same being sales- day in said month, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: All that tract of land lying, being and' situate in Buford's Bridge township, Bamberg county, State of South Carolina, containing sixty-two acres, more'or less, ? and bounded as follows, to wit: On the North by lands of Kate D. Kirkland, East bv lands of R. C. Kirkland, former- ly of Misses Lila and Nona Kirkland, West by lands of Mrs. Viola Drawdy, and South'by lands of Dr. E. Kirkland. Terms cash and purchaser to pay for papers. J. B. HUNTER, Sheriff Bamberg County. - ' Bamberg, S. C., December 2,1902. iM TAX NOTICE. The treasurer's office-will be open for the collection of State, county, sehool and all other taxes from the 15th day of October, 1902, until the 31st day of Decern ber, 1902, inclusive. For the convenience of the taxpayers I will be at the following places on the days and dates named below. Tne following is the tax levy: For State purposes, 5 mills; for county purposes, 4 mills; constitutional school, 9 mills, making a total of 12 mills. Special school levies: i Bamberg, No. 14, H mills. * - ' Hunter's Chapel, No. 50,1 mill. ; 1 Denmark, No. 21, 3 mills. Binnaker's, No. 45, 3 mills. Barbary Branch, No. 48, 2i mills. . . Govan, No. 35, 3 mills. v -.v*; Cuffie Creek, No. 55, 2 mills. Clear Pond, No. 25, 2 mills. Olar, No. 43, 2 mills. T.ppq 47 2 mills. Oak Grove, No. 30, 3 mills. Hopewell, No. 1, 3 mills. Hampton, No. 3, 2 mills. ? Midway, No. 2, 2 mills. Ehrhardt, No. 24, 2 mills. Colston, No. 26,1 mill. Denmark road district, 1 mill. -'-v *?5 1 will receive the road commutation tax ($1.00) from October 15th, until February 1st, 1903. JNO. F. FOLK, Treasurer Bamberg County. FOB SALE AT LOff PRICES. -.J 1 house and lot on Railroad Avenue. 1 house and lot on Cannon street. 1 house and lot on Midway street. 1 farm, 2 miles southwest of Bamberg, 250 acres. Special bargain. 1 brick store on Main street. 1 two-story brick store on Main street. One six-room dwelling, with large passage and piazza, lire-place in every room, km and stables, bored well 114 feet deet>. and 19 acres of land, all in corporate limits, a special bargain at $1,150. Also several farms, all at prices to suit the times. If you want a bargain come and see me. J. T. O'NEAL, ! Real Estate Agent, - Bamberg, s. C. G. Moye Dickinson, INSURANCE. i FIRE, LIFE, TOR 31A DO, ACCIDENT, LIABILITY, CASUALTY. Office at The Cotton Oil Co. S. C. AND BELL TELEPHONES,