The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, February 12, 1903, Image 2
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The Bamberg Herald.
ESTABLISHED HA1 1st, 1891.
A. W. KSIGHT. Editor.
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Communications?News letters or on
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"THURSDAY, February 12,1903.
We people in the South believe the
free rural delivery of mails was the best
thing a Republican congress ever did.
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The Parrott Bros., publishers of the
Laurens County News, will move their
paper to Gaffney. This is the second
time they have moved in less than three
years. We are afraid they are making
too many changes.
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TITt. ? ik rtf *1. Jo rv/iv nft I
une me euitui ui wis
makes mistakes, just as other people do,
and on occasions differs with many of his
readers, yet they know that what he advocates
is what he really believes to be for the
best interests of the whole people. They
know he has no axe to grind, and that
there is no "graft" in it for him. To
possess the confidence of our constituency
is naturally gratifying to us, and that it
is duly appreciated we strive to make I
manifest.
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Some newspapers in this- State have
been putting themselves to considerable
trouble in denying the fact that Jim Tillman
was formerly a Reformer in South
Carolina politics, claiming that he was a
Conservative if anything until the last
few years and then "shifted" for office.
If Jim Tillruam ever was anything in
South Carolina politics, he was a Reformer
or Ben Tillmanite. In 1890 he
edited, in company with Judge O. W.
Buchanan, a newspaper at Winnsboro,
which was one of the most rampant Tillmanite
organs in the State. This is our
recollection in regard to Jim's politics,
and we are satisfied it is correct. Jim
was editing this newspaper in 1890 when
he wrote in it an article severely attacking
N. G. Gonzales.
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Murders in Bamberg.
Another killing has stained the record
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of this county in regard to the taking of
. human life, black enough as it was before.
A peace officer in the discharge of his
duty has been shot down without warning,
and under circumstances which declare
the crime to be murder in the first
degree. We would not do the man in
jail, who is to be tried for his life, an injustice,
and when we call his act murder
we do so in no spirit of malice. He shows
no remorse over his erime, nor offers any
excuse or justification for the deed. He
acknowledges the killing, and says he
would have killed anybody who came to
his house to arrest him. He appears to
realize the enormity of his crime and says
that maybe it will cause him to repent before
he has to die, he evidently having j
come to the conclusion that he will be
hanged. Therefore, this newspaper is at
perfect liberty to designate his crime as
murder, for the man who did the killing
recognizes himself that it is such. Whiskey
caused the act. While the slayer was
not drunk, his brain was fired to some
extent at least, by whiskey, and was the
result of drunkenness and debauchery exnror
o rverinfl nf several vears.
i^UUIUCj VIV4 M J There
is?there can be?no question of
^Whai-a-jury of twelve men, sworn to do
their duty, wTft c&lHiis act. If we thought
he would not have tcrpaythe full penalty
of the law we would want4i> leaveJ^afiF
berg county at once.
But public sentiment is largely responsible
for this condition. This man, ignorant
as he is, possibly thought he could
kill a man and go free as others had. In
the three and a half years that we have
been here no less than nine killings have
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occurred in this county, some under circustances
about as bad as this, but the
slayers have not been hanged. Why?
Let each one answer the question for
himself. There has been too much sympathy
for the livingmanand too little regard
for law and order. 'Tis true this
condition of affairs prevails in every sectian
of South Carolina, but if we are ever
to reform things we must begin at home.
Let us sweep before our own doors first.
The remedy is plain and it must be applied.
If Bamberg county juries do not
convict men of murder, we are going to
have a reign of mob law, and God knows
no one will regret it more than the writer.
But we know the temper of our people.
Never have we seen our most substantial
and law abiding people more stirred.
Their indignation is now expressed in
words, but action will come next. Let
those who have the enforcement of the
law in hand be warned in time, for the
signs are so plain that he who runs may
read. When cool, deliberate men take
the law into their own hands there is
serious times ahead, and God grant we
t?ov narpr spp snrh a rnnditinn in Bam
berg county. Let us all do our duty as
men and citizens, whether on juries or
not, and remove the shame from our
county and its people.
Legislative Doings.
Senator Mayfield has introduced a bill
in the Senate to authorize the town council
of Bamberg to make expenditures on
the public highways.
A bill fixing a test for oil for lighting
purposes and providing for two oil inspectors
at a salary $100 a month each
and expenses, has passed the Senate.
The house has passed a bill providing
for an insurance commissioner, to be
elected by the general assembly, at a
salary of $1,800 a year, and a clerk at
$1,200 a year.
A bill "has been introduced in the Seuate
increasing the number of dispensary
directors to seven. Three is the present
number.
A bill to increase the selling prices of
liquors and let the additional profits go
to the schools has been killed by the
house.
The house has passed a bill regarding
fire insurance rates, which may or may
not be a good one.
The house has passed the Marshall
child labor bill. Representatives Black
and Dowling voted for it.
A bill relating to the assessment of
property for taxation has been killed by
the house. It sought to have property
returned at its real value.
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A HORRIBLE MURDER.
Policeman J. B. Kins Shot and Killed ,
by Joe Davis.
Last Wednesday afternoon, just after we
bad printed our paper for last week ^
and put the edition in the postoffice, a f
little negro boy came to I)r. Hoover's
drug store, which is next door to our J
office, and said he had been sent for the ^
doctor to go up on factory hill, that some s
man had shot and killed the policeman s
up there. The doctor went up immediate- ^
lv, and a crowd soon followed, as the (
news had gotten down town. Mr. King r
was dead when the physician reached *
him, having lived only a minute or so j
after he was shot. The shooting occurred (
at a house on factory hill occupied by a
Joe Davis, a worthless drunken man, and f
he is the mau who did the killing. ?
The trouble which resulted in this ^
brutal murder of a good citizen was a i
ouarrel between Davis and his wife. [
Davis is in the habit of indulging too j
freely in dispensary whiskey, and on s
Wednesday he was drinking and got to j
quarreling with his wife. She told him
she was not going to put up with his g
threats and abuse any longer, and was
going down town to Sheriff Hunter and (
have him bound over to the peace, as she
expressed it. She did come down and ]
made her complaint to Sheriff Hunter, [
who promised her he would go up and
try to quiet her husbaud. Sheriff Hunter ^
has only one leg, and when he went to
look for his buggy, in rear of the court j
house, it was gone, so he sent a message N
to Mr. King, who came over to the court s
house. The"sheriff told him of the trouble s
and he started up to the house shortly j
afterwards to straighten out the affair.
He did uot anticipate any trouble, and
did not go with the idea of arresting
Davis, as we understand from his conversation
with Sheriff Hunter, but merely
to talk to him and get him quiet.
At a pump near the house he met Mrs.
Davis, and went back to the house with
her. Mr. King went to the front door
while she went around to the back door.
She says she had the coffee pot in her
hand and had gone to the pump for water.
The policeman walked up to the door
and rapped and, receiving no answer,
unbolted the door. Immediately on opening
the door, Davis, who had his gun
ready, tired the right hand barrel, the
load taking effect in his breast just over
the heart, making a ghastly wound, Mr.
King turned to walk out of the piazza,
and managed to get down the step6, where
he fell face downward on the ground.
The weapon used was a double barrel
breech loading shot gun, and the muzzle
of the weapon was almost at King's breast.
Small shot were used. No. 9, and a hole
about one and a half inches in diameter
was torn directly over the heart, through
which the life blood spurted, covering
almost the entire floor of the piazza; the
steps and ground where he fell were Jr
splashed witn blood also, and the wound
must have bled very profusely. Davis
followed Mr. King out of the house as
soon as he reloaded the gun, which he
brought out in his hands, went to the
body and finding the man dead, went
back in the house. From there he started
as he says to jaii to give himself up, but
he was met by Mr. L: 0. Price who took
charge of him and carried him to jail.
It is believed by some that he was not
coming to give up, but was trying to get
away.
It is evident that Davis deliberately prepared
to commit this murder, for his
daughter says she saw her mother and
Mr."King coming and told her father that
she saw her mother coming wiui me *
policeman. Then Davis got his gun and
stood at the door ready to shoot as the v
door was opened.
The inquest was held in the court house ^
Thursday morning by Coroner A. W.
Bessinger, and a verdict to the effect that ?
J. B. King met his death at the hands of Joe
Davis was rendered. Mr. G. A. Rice
was foreman of the jury of inquest. Con- c
siderable testimony was heard, but it was s
all along the line as stated above. Davis's
wife and daughter testified about to this ^
effect, except the daughter said her father ^
said to the policeman: "Stand back; don't 1
come in my house," and immediately the S
gun fired. Her statement to several
gentlemen the afternoon of the killing 8
was that no words were spoken and her <
father fired just as King opened the door. *
The wife also says when she left the
policeman in the front yard that she told
him not to go in the house, but to call
the old man out in -the yard to talk to ?
him. ~
It appears there was no one Jrpnt ]
room of .the housejviih-^BfivTs when the
killing occurred"except his little boy, ]
abou?-srx years old. His daughter and
"ah old negro man named William Roddy ]
were in the kitchen, and his wife had ]
reached the back steps when the gun
Urea, itoaay says aenearu uu wuius paoa, i
and the little boy says his father shot the
policeman just as he opened the front i
door. The little fellow tells a straight ]
story for one so young, and it is very ]
evident that when the daughter told her
father the policeman was coming he got ]
bis gun and stood near the front door
and when the door was opened at once i
tired. King did not even have his club,
had only an umbrella in his hand, and {
his pistol was in his pocket in a rubber J
case when he fell and died, showing con- <
clusively that he was murdered absolutely <
without warning. All the facts aud circumstances
go to show that it was a delibrrately
planned murder. Davis has <
been arrested several times for bein?
drunk and it is stated that he has said j
recently that he did not intend to go in ;
the guard house any more, since a man
had died in there. It is also said that j
some member of his family has told that
he said to his wife when she told him she
was going down town, that if she sent a
policeman there after him he would kill
him. This is now denied, but there is '
every reason to believe it is true. Davis J
no doubt entertained no personal ani- 1
mosity to Mr. King, but he had planned 1
to kill whoever came there as he thought
to arrest him.
The body of Mr. King was taken to his *
home, and Thursday afternoon it was *
carried to Denmark to take the train for
Bethune, 8. C., near which town the '
burial took place. He was forty years
old, although he did not look to be over 1
30 or 35. He leaves a wife but no chil- 1
dren. '
Davis came here from Orangeburg j
county a little over a year ago, and has
been running a little sort of a farm, while <
his children work in the cotton mills. He '
appears to be about fifty years old. Most 5
of his time, however, has been spent 5
around on the streets drinking whiskey ]
Tvlarrinrr Q '
auu pia^Y lug u xiuuiV. .
Mr. King came to Bamberg last August J
from Charleston to accept a position in J
the store of J. A. Spann, which he held 1
until the first of January. He then accepted
the position of policeman of the 1
town, and had held it only a month when
he was killed. He was a man of high
character, great energy, and had made
many friends in Bamberg. In fact we <
do not know of any man who had lived <
here such a short time who had more ]
sincere friends, and this was evidenced \
by the attention shown his family last i
week. All the arrangements for the <
burial were looked after, and several i
gentlemen and ladies accompanied the <
body to Denmark, and Mr. G. \V. Garland 1
went on to Bethune with Mrs. King. ;
The writer had known him for the past ?
twelve years. First in Manning, where j
he served as policeman for a time, and .
was badly cut by a negro whom he had <
arrested. Later we knew him as a mer- 1
chant in Bishopville and Columbia. We <
advised him not to take the place of po- <
liceman here, but he said he must do I
something and expected it to be only '
temporary, as it was his intention to
open a racket store here in the near
future. He was originally from Darlington
county.
This murder has stirred up considerable
indignation among our leading
citizens, and there has been much talk of
lynching by the most substantial people
here. They have come to the conclusion
that the courts are farcts in murder cases,
and that mob law is the only remedy for
cases such as this. We confidently look 1
?or a reign of mob law unless our juries
get to Ranging men for the crime of
'murder.
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Braneliville Brevities.
Branchvii.lk, February 9.?It is with
he deepest sorrow and heartfelt symmthy
that we chronicle the death of
>1is. Edith Black, wife of Mr. J. W.
Back, and eldest daughter of Mr. and
drs. A. Evans. Mrs. Black had been ill
or several weeks until Wednesday afterloon
about o o'clock when her soul took
ts flight to the God she loved. While
ler death had been expected for about a
veek before the end came, it was a severe
hock to her family and friends by whom
he was surrounded when death laid his
:old and clammy hand upon her brow
md took away her breath. But 'twas
Jod's will that she should go, for all that
uedical skill could do was done, and she
vas tenderly nursed both day and night
>y her loving family and "sympathetic
riends, but it seemed that die was
lestined to die. She was a devoted wife
ind an affectionate daughter, and her
aniily will greatly miss her. She leaves
m infant three months old. Her funeral
vas preached in the Methodist church on
rhursday afternoon by Rev. S. A. Nettles.
Jer remains were laid to rest in the
Branchville cemetery. To the bereaved
ind sad ones we extend heartfelt sympathy.
Dr. J. S. Wimberly,wlio has been quite
lick, we are glad to note, is some better.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolfe, of Allenlale,
are on a visit to relatives-here.
Mrs. J. H. Roberts, of Ehrbardt, and
diss Harley Able, of St. Matthews, atended
the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Black.
AT icc ATott Rolln finm nf Rnu'ccrillo 10 I
AUIOJ iUUJ X/VJIXV VI UlUf V1 i?v IT VkJ | 411V. IV
risiting Miss Tinnie Berry.
Dr. Hall gave a lecture in the town
lall 011 Sunday afternoon. The subject
vas, "Man's Origin, Nature and Destiny,"
md on Monday night in the graded
chool chapel the subject was, "The Fool
filler." Dr. Hall is a great favorite with
he people of Branchville as a lecturer,
ind is alwa\*s greeted with a large atendance.
Dots from Folk's Store
Folk's Store, February 8.?Mrs. I. H.
?inard is spending a few days in Walter>oro
this week.
Mr. Levi Kinard went up to Bamberg
Friday.
Mr. Frank Ramsey, of Williamsburg,
vas in our neighborhood Sunday.
Mrs. Lillie Morris and little daughter,
nez, is visiting her parents, Mr. ana Mrs.
2. M. Kinard.
Messrs. J. C. Kinard, James Morris,
Tom Stanley and Lem Bowers, of Hampon,
were in our vicinity Sunday.
Miss Mattie Kinard, of Ehrhardt, is
isiting her uncle, Mr. Howard Folk.
Mr. and Mrs. Elijah O'Quinn, of Islandon,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M.
linard Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma "Warren, who has been sick
ome time, is improving.
Married, at the residence of the bride's
>arents, Mr. Clarence Johns to Miss Vie
ireland, Thursday, February 6th. Miss
fie was the oldest daughter of Mr. and
Irs. J. C. Breland. We wish them a long
.nd happy life.
There will be an entertainment at
jodge on the evening of February 13th
or the benefit of the M. E. church at that
>lace. Everybody is invited to attend.
from Olar.
Olar, February 10.?Miss Bettie Mathews
has returned to her home in Willison,
after a pleasant visit to friends here.
Auditor R. W. D. Rowell was here
rhursday and Friday taking tax returns.
Miss Lucia Matthews, who has been
eaching school near Buford's Bridge,
:losed her school on Friday and left for
icr home in Williston Sunday.
Miss Mattie Matthews is visiting her
tome in Williston this week.
Mr. Otis Ritter, of the Kearse section,
vas in town Sunday evening.
Judge M. D. Reid and Chas. H. Sellers
vent to Denmark to-day on business.
Miss Clara Rizer, of the Carlisle Fitting
School at Bamberg, is visiting her brother,
dr. C. F. Rizer.
Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Rizer, of Colleton
ounty, spent Sunday as the guest of their
on, Mr. C. F. Rizer."
There was no preaching at the church
Sunday morning, owing to the bad
veather, but Rev. T.J. Sandifer preached
o a large and attentive congregation
Suuday evening.
We are glad to welcome Mr. E. Z. Camp
md his interesting family as residents of
>ur little town. There is yet room for
nore. Come who will. .. - ?? -
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Hartzog Hjmptffcings.
Hartzog, F^remfylO.?Mrs. Wise is
ipending^o^e time with Mrs. J. G. Rhoad.
--MfTSncTMrs. D. N. Rhoad visited at
dr. C. F. Rentz's Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. J. H. A. Carter visited her parents,
dr. and Mrs. N. B. Rhoad, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. H.Evans and Miss Jennie
Evans, of Branchville, visited at Mrs.
Black's Saturday.
.T Wpsroat Black soent a few days
vith his mother last week.
The first pindar-shelling of the season
svas at Mr. 0. G. Rhoad's last Friday
light. There will be one to-night at Mr.
D. 0. Hunter's.
Mrs. J. G. Rhoad will give a quilting
Friday and a pindar-shelling that night.
Mr. Hammond Carter, of Oak Grove,
svas in the vicinity'Sunday night.
Miss Maggie Black was in our midst
Saturday and Sunday on her way back to
Kearse after attending the funeral of her
sister, Mi's. J. W. Black. She was accompanied
back to Kearse by Mr. J.
Wyatt Rhode.
Miss Neta Walker is spending a few
lays with Miss Mamie Rhode.
Last Wednesday night a business meeting
of the Epworth League was held at
2ion church.
Miss Lillian Black is improving, we
ire glad to say. We.
Country Correspondence.
On last Thursday afternoon at the
aome of Mr. Robt. Padgett, his daughter,
Lee, and Mr. Elijah Zeigler were happily
married. Rev. E. M. Mckissick performed
the ceremony.
Capt. and Mrs. J. C. McMillan, of Colston,
visited their son and daughter's
families. Mr. Emmet McMillan and Mrs.
J. W. Hill', last week.
A pound party was given at the home
M Mr. Jetfie Hughes last Friday evening.
Several homes in this vicinity are contemplating
quarantining against measles,
mumps, chicken pox, and whooping
cough, all of which is the most popular
past time in some places now-a-days.
The writer has "been there!"
After the death of his father, Mr. J. C.
Smith, of Ehrhardt, Mr. D. P. Smith resigned
the priucipalship of Long Branch
school, much to the disappointment of
the entire community. But Mr. Daniel
Darter, assistant at Oak Grove school,
uas been elect.eij and is teaching. The
school is flourishing under his manage
nent as before.
Miss Julia Bryan bas a large enrollment
at Hampton school.
A Birthday Party.
The ladies of the Home Mission Society,
)f the Methodist church, will give an
snt.ertainment at the home of Mrs. E. 0.
Kirsch on Friday evening February 13,
it eight o'clock, "for the purpose of helping
to purchase an organ for the factory
diapel. They will give a "birthday party, '
ind request every one who attends to endose
in an envelope as many pennies as
;hey are years old and present same as
idmission fee. There will be rendered
luring the evening an interesting program,
Consisting of music, recitations etc.
Also refreshments will be served free to
ill. A novel feature qf the .evening will
be a post office for the mailing of valentines.
There will be delicious home-made
sandies for sale. All are cordially invited
to attend.
'The deed done for charity's own sweet
sake
To your conscience no lasting burden
need make,
You will be welcomed with feelings so1
hearty
If you only will come to your own birthday
party."
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Eve had just arrayed herself in a
girdle of fig leaves.
"Oh, Adam!" she cried, ecstatically,
"isn't this just lovely?"
"Beautiful!" asserted her spouse, with
a sardonic grin. "I suppose you are attired
for the opera ?"
Hastily linking his arm in hers, he led
theway to a groove where the pterodactyls
were singing.?New York Times.
Tendency of the Times.
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A Tragedy in Colleton.
Henry W. Blitch, a prominent truck
farmer, of Meggett's, Colleton county,
was shot and instantly killed by Magistrate
Behling Friday afternoon. Behling
used a shotgun. He fired twice and Mr.
Blitch was instantly killed. His body was
brought to the city yesterday morning
aud will be shipped to McBeth's to-day
for interment, the funeral services having
been held at 15 Chapel street yesterday
afternoon.
After the shooting-Magistrate Behling
went to Walterboro and surrendered to
the sheriff. From the meagre particulars
gathered it seems that Blitch and Behling
have not been on the best of terms. There
was a dispute about the lease of certain
lands and it is said that this was the
direct cause of the shooting. The magistrate
warned Mr. Blitch Friday morning
not to return to the plantation, where he
had been working. Blitch was there in
the afternoon when Behling rode up,
carrying a shotgun on his shoulder. Mr.
Blitch had a gun, but did not have a
chance to use it, the magistrate being
quicker with his weapon. Both barrels
were discharged, the loads taking effect
in Blitch's heart, killing him almost instantly.
Mr. Coley said that the men had
disagreed about land transactions, and
that a law suit had kindled the bad feelings
between them.
Mr. Blitch was 31 years of age. He was
married and left a wife and one child.
He was formerly employed as a telegraph
operator by the Atlantic Coast Line and
liyed in Charleston while serving in that
capacity. He also worked for his brother,
Nr. Norman H. Blitch, but left him to engage
in truck farming near Meggett's.
Magistrate Behling is about 40 years of
age. He has served at Meggett's for
some time as magistrate, aud had driven
out about a mile and a half from the station
to his farm, which had been leased
bv Mr. Blitch, when the trouble took
place. The affair has caused genuine regret,
owing to the prominence of the
fomiiioa Prtnrpmpd in their section.?
News and Courier.
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Senator Lodge tells of a member of the
Massachusetts Legislature who was much
impressed with the dignity of his position.
One night his wife woke him and whispered:
"John, there are burglars in the
house." "You must be mistaken, my
dear," said her husband: "there may be a
few in the Senate, but in the House?oh,
no; the idea is simply preposterous."
One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in
one minute, because it kills the microbe
which tickles the mucous membrane,
causing the cough, and at the same time
clears the phlegm, draws out the inflammation
and heals and soothes the affected
parts. One Minute Cough Cure strengthens
the lungs, wards off pneumonia and
is a harmless and never failing cure in
all curable cases of coughs, colds and
croup. One Minute Cough cure is pleasant
to take, harmless and good alike for
young and old. Bamberg Pharmacy.
The largest mule in the world will be
on exhibition at the World's Fair in St.
Louis. She is a three year old, belonging
to Michal Murray, of Hereford, Mo., and
is six feet bigh at the shoulders and
weighs 1,705 pounds.
Escaped an Awrui rato,
Mrs. H. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla.,
writes, "My doctor told me I had consumption
and nothing could be done for
me. I was given up to die. The offer of
a free trial bottle of Dr, King's New Dis[
covery for Consumption, induced rae to
try it. Results were startling. I am now
on the road to recovery and owe all to
Dr. King's New Discovery. It surely
saved my life.'? This great cure is guaranteed
for all throat and lung diseases by
Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, of Denmark.
Price 50c $1. Trial bottles free.
"Lord, be with me," exclaimed a holiness
preacher in Kentucky as he picked
up a stick and made for two brothers
who were disturbing the meeting. His
prayer was answered and the brothers
are seriously injured?one will die. This
is applied Christianity with a vengeance.
Nearly Forfeits lfjs lift.
A runaway almost ending fatally, starta
hArriKlo lll^OP nn thp 1 per of .T_ R.
cu a u\/i nuiw wtwA v** *vO ?
Orner, Franklin Grove, 111. For four
years it defied all doctors and all remedies.
But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had no
trouble to cure him. Equally good for
burns, bruises, skin eruptions and piles.
25c at Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, of
Denmark.
Henpeckr-Tbp Bible, of course, is opposed
to bigamy.
Mrs. Henpeck?The idea ! Of course
I it is.
Henpeck?Yes, especially where it says
"no man can serve two masters."
Mysterious Circnmstance.
One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh apq rosy. Whenpp the cjifference ?
She who is blushing with health qse3 Dr.
Ring's New Life Pills to maintain it. By
gently arousing the lazy organs they
compel good digestion and head off con,
stipation. Try them. Only 25c, at Bamberg
pharmacy; H. C. jiice, pf Denmark.
"Got a talking machine at home?"
"Yep."
"What'd you pay for it?"
"Nothing. Married it."
You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula i- plainly
! printed on every bottle showing that it is
I simply iron and quinine in a tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c.
Lawye* and Client.
On one occasbn at Leeds the late S. I).
Waddy successiilly defended a woman
who was indicted for poisoning her husband.
The circumstantial chain of evidence
broke diwn and the prisoner was ^
acquitted. Shefras very profuse in thanks
to counsel. >.'r. Waddy replied with a
smile : "I accept your thanks, madam, but
I should not like you to cook my dinner."
Better Than Gold.
"1 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility,"
writes F. J. Green, of Lancaster, N, H.
"No remedy helped me until I began using
Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicine I ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles; that
they are a grand tonic and invigorator
for weak, run down women. No other 5
medicine can take its place in our family." j
Try them. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaran- ^
teed by Bamberg Pharmacy; H. C. Rice, S
of Denmark.
Claims Self-Defence.
Walterboro, February 9?The account
of the killing of Mr. Henry W.
Blitch by Magistrate L. C. Beliling, at
Meggett's Friday afternoon last, as given
in The Sunday News appears to beincor- I
rect and misleading in some particulars. I
Ta. X it-i *.1- A. 1.1 - L.j ; I
ii is true mat tne trouuie nau us origin
in a dispute about a piece of land leased
by Blitch from Behling, but affidavits of
several witnesses show that Behliug tried
to avoid a difficulty and shot Blitch in
self-defence.
Blitch, it appears, had on several occasions
abused Behling in a violent manner
and had threatened to kill him. Behling
was advised by friends to arm himself for
protection. Friday morning, in going
about his farm, he carried his gun and encountered
Blitch, who cursed and abused
him. Behling begged him to desist, as he
did not wish a difficulty. Blitch, however,
went home and, arming himself with a
pistol and a shotgun, again sought Behling,
who shot him only when Blitch was
in the act of shooting him. Behling is
now in jail, having surrendered to the
sheriff on Friday evening. His attorneys,
Howell & Grubert will ask for bail immediately.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
The only positive cure for blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, cuts,
burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions
of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch .
Hazel Salve that is made from the pure,
unadulterated witch hazel?all others are I
counterfeits. De Witt's Witch Hazel |
Salve is made to cure?counterfeits are
made to sell. Bamberg Pharmacy.
The child labor bill only needs the
signature of Governor Heyward to be- J
come a law. Thus has the general assembly
committed itself to a policy which,
if carried into every department of in- ]
dustry, would rob a man of the right to
run his own business.
There was a sculptor named Phideas, J
Whose statues were perfectly hideous;
He made Aphrodite
Without any nightie
And so shocked the ultra fastidious. a
To Core a Cold in One l)ay
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on
each box, 25c. ]
Old Gentleman?So you think my
daughter loves yon sir; and you want to
marry her ?
Dudleigh?That's what I called to see {
you about. Is there any insanity in your
family ?
Old Gentleman?No sir! and there's *
not going to be any. <
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The scratch of a pin may cause the loss
of a limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. It is an antiseptic and quick healing
liniment for cuts, bruises and burns.
For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
BUDS AND FLOWERS OF
. HOWE LIFE.
Paine's Celery Compound Hakes and Keeps
the Children Well and Strongs ..
Mothers Make It the Home Medicine (
For the Little Ones* <
The children, God bless them, are the buds (
and flowers of our homes. Without their
prattle and hearty laughter, our homes would (
be desolate, -They should ever be carefully
tended in childhood and youth, if we expect j
them to ripen into perfect men and women.
In the home and at school, the children
have their times of ill health and suffering. <
We often note the pallid and bloodless cheeks, j
heavy eyes, nervous movements, and twitch- 1
ings of limbs and muscles. They complain of j
headache, drowsiness, weariness, dyspepsia, i
? - ? ? 1 ,
Snd indigestion. All such symptoms ana an- '
ments mean that the seeds of disease will have I
a fast and firm hold, unless proper measures
are taken to restore a perfect condition of ,
health.
Thousands of wise and prudent parents have
made their children happy, healthy, and vigor- j
ous by giving them nature's medicine, Paine's
Celery Compound. In many severe and complicated
cases, Paine's Celery Compound has
restored health when the little ones were given <
up by physicians.
If your dear ones are not as hearty, strong, 1
and rugged as they should be, try the health \
giving virtues of Paine's Celery Compound.
It makes and keeps the children well.
The bouse la made bright and cozy with ;
I DIAMOND DYES I
Pillow and table covers, curtains,
portieres, afghana, tidies, and chair I 1
and artiatio colors. I !
W. P. RILEY,
FIRE, ;
LIFE, '
ACCIDENT
INSURANCE.!
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BAMBERG, S. C.
GO TO ?
D. J. DELK :
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Hovers, lab, Binders, aid j
BINDER'S TWINE. i
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He sell9 the Deering, the best on earth. *
Also extra parts of Deering Machinery, (
also Wheelwright, Black Smithing and (
Repairing of all kjnrjs. j
Horsoshseing a Specialty. .
Yours for Satisfaction,
B. J. mii1
Marrie
If. and Mrs. Adam Livmgood, of ]
Whiskey has prolonged t
DUFFY'Sj P
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It has prolonged many thousand lives a
It has Mr. and Mrs. Livlngood, and ther
Is no other medicine in the world whUi
will keep the system in normal condition
prevent the decay of the tissues, strength
en the heart action and enrich the bloo
like Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. It is a
absolutely pure stimulant and tonic, fre
from fusel oil and other dangerous Ingre
dlents so common in most whiskies. I
cures grip, consumption, bronchitis, ca
tarrh, asthma, malaria and all low fever:
dyspepsia, and invigorates the brain. 1
makes the old young; keeps the youn
strong. Do not fill your body full c
drugs and medicines which poison the sys
tern.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is the onl
whiskey recognized by the Government a
a medicine. This is a guarantee. It i
absolutely pure and contains no fusel oi'
It is prescribed by over 7,000 doctors an
used exclusively in over 2,000 .hospitals
It is the only reliable and absolutely pur
stimulant and tonic. It has saved th
lives of millions of people the past fift
years who have used it as their onl
medicine.
Suggies Wagons
We have received one carload of
ANCHOR BUGGIES. j
One carload of
ENGER BUGGIES.
and one carload of the famous
3AYDOCK BUGGIES.
We can surely suit you in a vehicle of
tny 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.,
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S. G. mayfieldJ
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
DENMARK, S. C.
ONE
MINUTE.
One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in
Dne minute, because it kills the microbe
which tickles the mucous membrane, causing
the cough,'and at the same time clears
the phlegm, draws out the inflammation
and heals and soothes the affected parts.
One Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a harmless
and never failing cure in afl curable
sases of Coughs, Colds and Croup.
Our little girl was unconscious from strangulation
juring a sudden and terrible attack of croup. ] quickly
secured a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure and gave
her three doses half an hour apart. The croup was
nastered and our little darling speedily recovered. I
annot praise One Minute Cough Cure too much for
what it has done in our family.?A. L. Spafford, Postmaster,
Chester, Mich.
Prepared by E. O. DeWITT & CO., CHICAGO
CROUP
Bamberg Pharmacy and A. C. Reynolds
SPECIAL REFEREE'S SALE;
The State of South Carolina?County
of Orangeburg?In Common Pleas.
Levi A. Gleaton, as Executor of the
last will and testament of Morgan L.
Grleaton, deceased, plaintiff, against Mary
E. Davis et al, defendants.
By virtue of a judgment in the above
entitled case, I will sell at public auction
at Bamberg court house during the legal
hours of sale on the first Monday in
March, 1903, the following described real
estate, to wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of land
situate, lying and being in the town of
Bamberg, in Bamberg county, in said
State, containing one and one eighth (H)
acres, more or less, and bounded on the
North by church lots; on the east by
Bridge street; on the South by land now
or formerly of J. W. Baxter; and on the
We9t by land of C. R, Brabhajn*
Terms cash. The purchaser to pay for
all papers and all taxes falling due after
day of sale, and if the purchaser fails to
comply with the terms of sale that the
premises be resold on the same or some
subsequent salesday on the same terms
and al the risk of the former purchaser.
ROBERT E. COPES.
Judge of Probate for Orangeburg County,
as Special Referee.
Judge of Probate office, Orangeburg,
3. C., February 7th, 1903.
SHERIFFS SALE.
State of South Carolina?Bamberg
County?In the Court of Common Pleas.
C, Ehrhardt & Sons, plaintiffs, against
[saac W. Carter, as Administrator of
sstate of "W. H. Carter, defendant.
By virtue of an execution to me direct-1
ed by C. B. Free, clerk of said court for
Bamberg county, I have levied upon and
will sell in front of the pourt hoilse door
at Bamberg! S. C., on Monday, the 2nd
lay of March, 1903, (the same being saleslay
for said month) during the usual hours
'sale, to the highest bidder, for cash,
die following described real estate, to-wit:
All that piece or parcel of land situate,
[ying and being in Three Aljle township,
Baniberg pounty, containing sixty (00)
icres more or less, and bounded as folows:
On the North and East by Little
saltkehatchie swamp, and on the South
ind West by lands of M. H. Smith.
Levied upon and to be sold as the property
of the estate of W. II. Carter, deeaaaed,
to satisfy said execution and cost?.
Purchaser to pay for all papers.
J. B. HUNTER,
Sheriff Bamberg County.
Bamberg, S. C., February 10, 1903.
TRESPASS NOTICE.
After publication of this notice, all
persons, irrespective of previous conditions,
are hereby warned that no bjrd
uuutiig will he allowed on my lands,
rnis applies to you. G. E. liUTTO.
Bamberg, S. C., January 1st, 1903.
zd~65~
Elverson, Pa., who have been marfh
heir happy union many years beyor
Mr. Livingood is 91 years old and his
wife is 84. They are both hale and hearty
and feel vigorous as a couple 50 years of
age.
Reading, Pa., Feb. 13, 1902.
DUFFY MALT WHISKEY CO.,
Rochester, N. Y.
Gentlemen?I take great pleasure in
writing to you telling the benefit I am deriving
from the use of DufTy's Pure Malt
Whiskey. I have been taking it in small
quantities every morning and evening for
a number of years. I am 91 years old and
in excellent health, good appetite, and am
doing all my own farm work. I know your
Whiskey is giving me renewed strength
and prolonging my life. I feel as well today
as ten years ago and I feel as if I
will yet pass the century mark. I would
earnestly recommend it to all old people.
It was recommended to me, and has proven
a blessing. My wife is 84 years old and
never fails to take a dose of this Whiskey
on retiring. She is also in perfect health.
ADAM LIVINGOOD,
Elrerson, Chester County, Pa.
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are groins:. Some extra fine i
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JONES
WHEN IN NEED 0
FURN1
of any kind for the home or office,
stock in this section, and as I buy i
prices much lower than others can
Bedroom and Parlor Suite:
Enameled Beds, Chairs, Rc
Rugs, Linoleums, Baby Cai
and in fact any and everything to b
house furnishing goods. Picture I
tiful line of mouldings. Remembe
COFFINS A1N
-secondi-0the^taTe,^and v
hour, day or night. Ilave a nice I
when desired. I also handle a full
Cooking and fl
Don't buy anything in my line unti
low prices. I will surely save you
Lime anc
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always on hand, in any quantity, fi
E. C. \
The Furniture Man.
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Virgtnla-Carolina Chemical Co*
CHARLESTON. S. C. ^
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Write for catalogue and learn the 4
(Wanted:?Rates of advert
THE DOWLING \
General Agents for South Carolina
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Years
id 65 years, say Duffy's Pure Mall
id their golden wedding*
MRS. ADAM LIVINGOOD, 84 year* old.
' Whiskey
life.
Cwat ion.?When yon uk fop Dnfy't a.
'ore Malt Whiskey toe sure yon get " r ' v;
he genuine. Unscrupulous dealers,
nlndfal of the excellence of thin
(reparation, will try to sell yon
heap Imitations, and so-called Halt
Whiskey snbstitntes, which are pat . - ?9
?n the market for profit only, and
vhleh, far from relieving the slelf*
ire positively harmfnl. Demand
'Duffy's" and be nnre von net it. It
the ouly absolutely fare malt .J
rhlskey which contains medicinal* '
lealth-srivinar qualities. Look for
he trade-mark, "The Old Chemist,**
n the label.
The genuine Duffy's Pure Malt WW*ey
is
Sold It III Oispeasarios,
r direct at $1.00 a bottle. Refuse lmitaions
and substitutes, there is none Just *8 Ti?zgjj9
ood as "Duffy'f." It is the only whiskey
ecognized by the Government as & medi
ine. Valuable medical booklet sent free.
>uffy. Malt Whiskey Company, Rochester, ; V
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PINE . ?
nd Mules
Stables, Get one while they
stock in this lot, so coma beWe
can please everybody.
BROS.
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remember that I have the largest
n car load lots, you will find the
afford to sell for.
s, Wardrobes, Sideboards, ;t||
ickers, Carpets, Mattings,
rriages, Shades, Pictures . ^
>e had in the line of furniture and
'rames made to order from a bean*
r, too, that I carry a stock of
ID CASKETS
rill cheerfully serve you at any
learse for attendance at funerals
line of the best makes of
(eating Stoves.
il you see my goods and get my
money. Just try it.
1 Cement
rom a barrel to a car load.
iAVS,
BAMBERG, S. C.
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i Is frssperiiy
:UL PLANTER
S LANDS
ina Chemical Co., | ^
Fertilizers cn Earth". - f*L
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Why Pound
Your Life Afaay
With an old time machine
when you can write so easily
with the
I NEW v m
Muiiiii bMi. |
K Lightest and Shortest 1
jjfei Key Action Known. I
pPfll Every desirable feature to
be found on all other typewriters
combined, andin addition
a number of useful
features that none of the
others possess.
(j advantages of the HAMMOND,
ising from- county papers)
HARDWARE Co.
, Bamberg, C?
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