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v ' ; r$ " ??? . t TIE BABBERO HERALD Thursday, Jan. 7, 1904. Short Locals. News is certainly scarce this week. Winter weather we are having again. The bank is busy lending money these days. The first snow of this winter fell here Monday afternoon. Wanted.?To buy about 1,000 pounds W ' fodder. AddIv at this office. . The Fitting School and graded school resumed exercises last Monday. Mr. Henry F. Bamberg is to move into the store lately occupied as postoffice. Mr. W. W. Stewart has gone to Piedmont to accept the principalship of the school there. On account of the severe weather there "was not a very large crowd in town last Monday. Let us make 1904 a record-breaking year for progress ana improvement in S|?,' Bamberg. i~ The postoffice was moved last ThursIday to the new brick building near The Herald office. A number of our friends were in the .? city last Friday night to attend the Masonic meeting.' Remember that Jones Bros, will receive a fine car load of stock in a few days. Be sure to see them. Mr. W. D. Rhoad will open business soon fn the store formerly occupied by Rhoad & Bamberg. The bank and dispensary were closed on new year's day, and the postoffice observed Sunday hours. ' The officers of Bamberg lodge, Knights of Pythias, are to be installed at the regular meeting next Monday evening. Many of Bamberg's boys and girls have returned to college this week, and the I town IS quiet again m a suviai n . When you want job work, remember that this office does only one kind?the best, and the price is reasonable, too. We are constantly being asked about the new graded school building. Our people are anxious for the work to begin. The new subscribers have made a fine start for the new year. Let them continue to come!- We want one thousand new v ones. Capt. W. A. Riley is employed at the bank for the present. The month of January is always a busy one with this institution. Mr. P. K. Rboad and Miss Marie Folk were married on Thursday, December 24th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Rentz. Mr. W. P. Jones is now in St. Louis buying stock for Jones Bros. They will receive a load of fine animals the first of " next week. Fon Sale.?A five-room house on a large lot, situated in the suburbs of Bamberg, will be sold at a bargain. Apply at I Sir. thia office. |p Emancipation Day was celebrated by the negroes at Denmark last Friday, ana ~ a number from this community attended ^ the exercises. ; Jones Bros, will receive a car load of fine horses and moles the first of next week. Mr. W. P. Jones, of the firm, is ??'- ! now in the West baying them. Mr. J. C. Folk, Jr., has moved to town v and is occupying the house next door to . Mr. T. S. Rice, which was formerly H occupied by J. Felder Hunter. : Bradstreet states that 80 per cent of the :>v merchants who fail have failed to advertise. You might as well send in your copy. You can't resist an argument like that ft?'- On account of the illness of Rev. M. L. ^ Lawson, there was no preaching service n at the Baptist church last Sunday. He r has been sick ever since his return home, ?but is better now. ' " TTT 4 ??? I The report mat oapt. **. n.. xvucj ?>ao to keep books for j! D. Copeland is a mistake, and we do not see how it could have originated, although several parties told us about it. A farmer who watches the weather signs closely tells us that this year will i' be a very dry one. He expects it to be a jf very poor crop year, as he looks for a ^ long drought during the summer. . The annual meeting of the stock-holdv ers of Bamberg Banking Company was held recently at which the same directors and officers were re-elected for another . year and a satisfactory dividend declared. ; Among those here Monday we noted: Dr. S. D. M. Guess, E. T. *La. Fitte, E. P. Sojourner, J. G. H. Guess, Denmark; W. M. Walker, Geo. J. Hiers, C. R. Clayton, H. L. Kinard, W. L. Mitchum, Ehrh ardt; J. F. Jones, Colston. Mr. J. A. Wiggins has resigned the ' principaiship of the Denmark graded school, and Mr. J. K. Owens has been ] elected to succeed him. Mr. Wiggins . g6es into the banking business at Denmark with Di. S. D. M. Guess. We understand that the lease has exv pired for the convicts which the town procured from the State penitentiary authorities and that there is danger of , our losing them. Efforts are being made to extend the lease, however, and we trust they will be successful. There is a strong probability that at least two or more brick stores will soon be erected on Main street. While our business men are erecting new stores they might also be doing something to bring trade to Bamberg. It is certain that you can't sell goods unless there are buyers. The annual statement of the Bamberg . Banking Company is before us. The institution is in a most flourishing condim. tion and making money as usual. The deposits are $117,707.91; the cash capital is $55,000; and the surplus and undivided profits are $22,000. The bank is ably officered and well managed. A most pleasant meeting of Ornan i lodge, A. F. M., was held last Friday evening, at which the Master's degree was ; . conferred. The craft was called from labor to refreshments at about ten o'clock, and a banquet was held at Johnson's ; hotel. That the menu was a fine one goes without saying, for Host Johnson takes an especial pride in affairs of this kind. Mr. Calvin Rentz, of the Colston section, ; passed through town last Thursday morn! ing on his way home with his bride. He was married the night before over in the Fork section of Orangeburg county to Mrs. Wolfe, a widow lady, Rev. M. W. ? Hook, of this city, officiating. Mr. Rentz $1 had himself been a widower for many years. His many friends extend conv " . gratulations. rr. The farmers generally are blue over the prospects for a grain crop. Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh was sick this week, and Miss Clio Cope taught her classes at the graded school. Dr. William Edwin Hall lectured at the Fitting School chapel Tuesday night. This was his second visit this season. Don't you love to shake the hand of an honest man! especially when it contains that dollar he owes you on subscription. Secure your tickets early for the entertainment "at the Fitting School Chapel Thursday evening, February 4th. This is a first-class attraction. Our merchants are learning the secret of good advertising and are changing their ads. oftener as a general thing. They should keep it up. They will find that it pays. The large livery and sale stables of Thomas & Bradham in Manning was burned last Sunday morning about eleven o'clock. A number of horses were burapH in thfl firp. Thp loss is about $10,000. with insurance of about $3,000. Mr. Bradham, one of the members of the firm, is the father of Mr. D. M. Bradham, of The Herald. Miss Mollie Hunter, eldest daughter of Sheriff J. B. Hunter, was married last Sunday afternoon to Mr. Sam B. Smoak, of the Fork section of Orangeburg county. Rer. Mr. Smith was the officiating minister. The wedding was a quiet one, and occurred at the home of the bride's father in this city. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. "and Mrs. Smoak left for their future home in Orangeburg county. Marriage Near Ehrhardt Mr. A. W. Hunter and Miss Bessie Carter were happily married Thursday afternoon of last week at the home of the bride's parents in the Ehrhardt section. Rev. E. M. McKissick was the officiating minister. The bride ip a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Carter, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. Hunter, of the Hunter's Chapel section. There was a large crowd of friends present at the wedding. Both young people are deservedly popular, and their many friends extend sincere congratulations and good wishes. The young couple will make their home near Hunter's Chapel. New Advertisements. c. j. s. brooker. Ia T%?e efaaIt nf DIUUIkCl Wtlia aLttUUUU liu U1U oivva v? farming implements and general hardware. See his new advertisement. Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co.?Fertilizers. The Murray Drug Co.?Quit Coughing. Bank of Denmark?Quarterly Statement. H. F. Hoover, M. D.?A First-class Drug Store. J. W. Pearlstine Co.?Special Sale. Jones Bros.?Another car load of horses and mules to arrive next week. New Year Changes. The firm ot itno&d <s rsamoerg nas ueeu dissolved, and each member of the firm will conduct business here on his own account. . Mr. H. W. Johnson has accepted a position as book-keeper for G. Frank Bamberg. He has been with J. D. Copeland in the same capacity for several years Mr. J. C. Moye has accepted a position' with Henry F. Bamberg. Club Bates are Cash. Our subscribers will please bear in mind that the clubbing rates of this paper are for cash in advance. Sometimes a subscriber asks that another paper be sent to him, and we have to pay for it cash. So when you want another paper with The Herhld be sure to send the money with your order, as we have to send the money in with your subscription. Our Agents. Those who wish to subscribe to The Herald or pay money on subscription can do so to the following gentlemen, who are our duly authorized agents: Denmark, R. C. Hardwick, Esq?; Olar, E. D. Bessinger; Ehrhardt,S. W. Copeland or Jacob Ehrhardt; Bra'nchville, J. Crum Smoak. By paying to these gentlemen you will save the trouble of remitting by mail or waiting until you come to town. Public Sales Last Monday. The following sales of real estate were made by Master H. C. Folk last Monday: In the case of Bamberg vs. Jackson: one acre in town of Bamberg for $35.00. Bid in by J. P. Matheny, attorney. In the case of R. E. Steedly et al vs. E. R. Steedly et al: 46 acres in Fishpond township for $375. Sold to R. E. Steedly. In the case of J. H. Walker et al vs. G. Frank Walker: 335 acres, situated just above Denmark, for $6,000. Sold to J. H. Walker. In the case of Sandel Bros. vs. J. H. Johnson: 45 acres in Fishpond township for $177. Bid in by H. N. Bellinger for Wolfe & Berry, attorneys. The sale in the case of Killingsworth vs. Killingsworth was withdrawn. In the case of E. T. Patterson et al vs. Mary E. Glover et al, the following tracts were sold. This land is situated several miles below town, and is knownjjas the Bellinger estate lands. It was divided into eleven tracts. Tract No. 1,143 acres, to J. M. Patterson, attorney, for $605. Tract No. 2,156 acres, to J. X. Patterson, attorney, for $605. Tract No. 3,137 acres, to B. C. Bellinger, attorney, for $227. Tract No. 4, 90 acres, to J. M. Patterson, attorney, for $360. Tract No. 5, 83 acres, to B. C. Bellinger, attorney, for $211. Tract No. 6,126 acres, to J. 31. Patterson, attorney, for $210. Tract No. 7, 78 acres, to B. W. 3Iiley, attorney, for $350. Tract No. 8,145 acres, to B. W. 3Iiley, attorney, for $560. Tract No. 9,100 acres, to B. W. 3Iiley, attorney, for $310. Tract" No. 10,136 acres, to J. 31. Patterson, attorney, for $160. Tract No. 11* 132 acres, to W. 31. Walker, for $506. ... - -r *.~v:- 'Tgsg&BERfityiggjBSl ODD ROCK FORMATIONS. fwo Queer Freaks of Nature on thm Island of St. Helena. There are at least two queer freaks of nature on the Island of St Helena? or rather four, for one of them Is a group of three figures?known the world over as the "Devil's Nose" and "Lot and His Daughters." Any one who is able to study the Island as it is and not run wild over the Napoleonic legends which have clustered about that "seabound rock" since the days when the "Little Corporal" was boused there in his living grave will find much that will repay for investigation, time and study. The queerest of the natural formations are the oddities above alluded to. The first of these imitative forms is a rocky promontory which has been known by names which signify Old Nick's nasal projection since May 22, 1902, when Jtian Castella and his men sighted the island just in time to see the devil disappear beneath the waves in the best harbor, leaving his nose as a reminder of what might happen should the venturesome Spaniard seek to take possession of Us Satanic majesty's favorite haunts. "Lot and His Daughters" are three conical rocks which can only be conjured into representing a man and two women by a strong play of the imagination. According to the views of some writers they are weather worn statues of colossal size, probably the work of some aborigines of the island. Their gigantic size, however, would [ seem to preclude this idea. When or by whom they were dubbed "Lot and His Daughters" no authority has ven- ! tured to say. ! American Drama Excel. ! "Ever know that Americans were the greatest drun: makers in the world?" said a man in the business. "Fact Not only do they make the most drums, but they make the finest drums too. And there's a great deal more to the manufacture of a drum than you would think. Of course the cheap variety doesn't amount to anything. They're simply toys. There is just as much difference in drums as in any other musical instrument though most people wouldn't think so. The drums required in orchestra and band work have a certain sharpness of tone, while those used in corps and military work must have a duller tone, and the drum must not be so sensitive to the touch. "And how many parts do you think "" m?-? ??.4#^, O w cr ft well mEQ6 arum wupipyp vm n &v? It has 248 pieces, not including sticks, hooks and belt Everything must be of first quality, too, for a drum must have tone first of all, and it must be constructed to withstand rough usage. Great business is drum making and interesting too." Meat System on Board a Man-of-war. The messing system on board a big man-of-war Is as complex and complete a? the table service of a big hotel. The modem war ship, with its five or six hundred persons on board, must be a floating hotel and storehouse in itself. Every vessel of the navy is required by the regulations governing the navy to have a general messing system. The enlisted men on ship are divided into squads of about twenty each, forming a mess. Chief petty officers and offl/wim* qqito ntq nr?> not Included in tills I V.CIO (Twfc I Uk*W ?... w division. Every mess has one or two petty officers at its table, who fare like the men. Every mess has Its special mess man, who brings the food from the galley and serves It at the table. It is also the mess man's duty to see that the mess table and mess gear are clean and in order. The messes on board ship are under the direct supervision of the commissary department, which is under the control of the pay officers.?Gunton's Magazine. Sarsaparllla "Floor* Them." "Of all the drinks asked for at this counter," said the soda water clerk, "those doctored up with sarsaparllla are most frequently mispronounced. Not one person In ten speaks that word correctly. Most people call it either 'sasaprilla' or 'sasaprella.' ' "Even people who know how to spell the word don't seem to be able to twist their tongues around the combination of syllables and make 'sarsaparllla' out of them. They may be able to pronotLice words much harder without a stammer, but 'sarsaparllla' floors them every time."?New York Times. Creature From the Fire, | Aristotle believed that some creatures were capable of supporting life even though confined to the devouring element He says: "In Cyprus, when the manufacturers of chaldtls (lime) burn it many days in the fire, a winged creature something larger than a great fly is seen emerging from the stone and leaping and walking about in the fire. These creatures perish immediately upon being removed from the furnace." Damaging Admission. "The baby weighs twelve pounds, does hef said the proud young mother. "Are yon sure the see*'! are cor! rectr "Correct!" exclaimed the equally proud young father Incautiously. "Of course they are. They're the scales I always use for weighing the fish I catch."?Chicago Tribune. Cruel. Cholly?That was a clevah thing you said to Freschey lawst night Miss Peppery?Who told you? "Why, I-^r?heard you say it" "Yes, but who told you it was clever?"?Exchange. Not a Repeater. Miss Gossip?Does little Reginald talk yet? Mrs. Knowser ?Not much. You needn't be afraid of his repeating anything you say.?Philadelphia Bulletin.* ' -C- : > f f t 4 DANGER IN SODA SIPHONS. Tfc?r Mar Explode and Can*4 Injury to TkoM Who Slay Be/Xear. Do you know that the afphon bottle ordinarily used for vicfa?, soda water and other effervescent drinks Is usually charged with a pressure of from 120 to 160 pounds to the square inch? The danger likely to result from an explosion of one of these little household articles Is by no means inconsiderable, and yet the average person handles a siphon at though it were the most harmless thing in the world. There we two or three things to remember in handling siphons: Never keep jour siphons near the range, for the nnosoal beat is more likely than anything else to cause an ezploeion. Dont subject the bottle to any sudden change of temperature whatever. For instance, if you keep your siphons In the ic<* box?and that is the best and safest place for them?don't grasp the glaaB part of the bottle with your warm hand, for the sndden change of temperature is apt to cause an explosion. The best way to carry a siphon at all times is by the metal top at the head of the bottle. It is needless to say the greatest care should be taken not to drop a ! siphon, for an explosion is the inevj itable result. When empty, the siphon is, of course, quite harmless. That these bottles are considered a great source of danger is evidenced by the fact that the courts inevitably hold the bottlers strictly liable for all damages resulting from the explosion of one of them if even the slightest defect In the manufacture of the bottle can be shown.?Washington Times. TMa Bom Knew. A doctor was returning home from ? l.ito Ann ntffht In TlBlUiig a (nucuk ww. wuv ?e>? - ? company with a clergyman, when the horse stopped short at one of the most dangerous grade crossings within the city's limits. Absorbed in lively conversation with his clerical friend and seeing no gate down, be mechanically touched the horse with the whip and urged it by his voice to go forward. But the spirited animal for once would not respond and instead of obeying stepped briskly aside arid turned his head as far as possible from the train which just then whizzed by at the rate of forty miles an hoar. It was a close call for the occupants of the carriage, who sat breathless through the moments of tebrible suspense, but the horse. maintained its attitude of a half circle until the danger had passed. It seems the gatekeeper was asleep at his post and had neglected his duty, but the delicate ears of the horse bad detected the sound of the coming train.?Boston Transcript Whca the Poor Ride In Coaehea. In the east side tenement house region coaches are associated with only two things?weddings and funerals. The ooacfa is an indispensable feature of the wedding, and only the very poorest are buried without the attendance of a moulding coach. The whole block knows when a wedding Is to take place, and everybody is on the watch when the coach and pair come dashing around the corner to receive the bride. The vehicle draws up before the narrow entrance to a tenement and presently is entered by the bride, half hidden In her white veil and all nodding with orange wreaths, while a gaping crowd looks on. Tbie horses are lashed, the coach turns another comer, and in three minutes the bride is at the place of ceremony. The ceremony over, the coach this time swallows np both bride and bridegroom. Everybody is charmed at the sight The gossips are busy for a day. ?New York Press. Canine Intelligence. A striking instance o? canine intelligence is reported from Paris. A male schoolteacher named Dillaz was waylaid one evening near Charenton bridge by two roughs, who set upon him and, after rifling his pockets, flung him into the Seine. A collie dog that happened to be near, without being encouraged to do so by any person?indeed there were none who saw the circumstance? at once plunged into the water and, catching the man by the coat, aided him to keep afloat until the river police, attracted by his cries, arrived to his assistance. M. Dillaa was subsequently able to furnish the police with a description which led to the arrest of his assailants. Sank Heresy. He?So the engagement Is broken off? She?Yes. He told her he thought she should stop reading novels and read something more substantial? something that would Improve her. He-Well? She?Well, the Idea of a man intimating to his fiancee that s>e could be Improved In any way I?Philadelphia Press. Her Lost Opportunities. Mrs. Noolywed?And if I had really thrown you down then would you have given me up? Noolywed?I should say not I would have kept right on trying to win you even If you had thrown me over half a dozen times. Mrs. NoolyWed?My, what a lot of fun I missed!?Baltimore American. Explained. "Our air mattresses," said the dealer, "are all filled in the months of April, May and June. That accounts for their remarkably resilient qualities." "Is the air of those months better than others?" "They are the spring months, you know."?Life. Properly Reproved. Teller?I cannot cash this check, madam, unless I know who you are. She (haughtily)?I wouldn't accept the money, anyway, from any one who doesn't know who I am.?Exchange. : . - , .. ' ' v'":' : -i'Y-.'' ' \J '- ' ' '*? * k r. ' " . / s-' .v 1 Closing Out WINTER GOODS I am closing out my fall and Winter line of CLOTHING, D8T GOODS, AND SHOES at sacrifice prices. Large stock of clothing for men and boys to go at and below cost; can fit anybody. Prettiest line of baby shoes in town. TRADE $25 in general merchandise for cash with me and get a handsome enlarged picture free. Call and see samples of the work. SPECIAL, PRICES prevail on ail gooas in my store now. Must close out all winter goods. Remember, I hare a full line of staple and fancy Groceries. n. C. Sandifer BAMBERG, S, C. There is a Gold Mine IN YOUR BOWELS. owl IX. ? ?2> Jwwa _225JS?!S2Si2S2i^? A gold mine for some undertaker or other fellow if you are careless of the truss that holds you together?but a gold mine all for you if you use this instrument. It is the master achievement of a life devoted to the mechanical retention of hernia. It holds at the internal ring, allows absolute freedom of movement, is L0ht, sanitary, scientific?is completely In line with the most recent medical research, and its use does mean an improved condition of rupture?even may be, a cure. Investigate! FITTED A7TD FOB SALE BY BAMBERG PHARMACY B. D. BR0N80N, M. D. PBOP. Your money back any time within thirty days if not satisfied. OAKrNfcss riaking = and f Repairing (L FRANK BAMBERG'S STABLES Money to Loan. APPLY TO Izlar Bros. Sf Bice, % Attorneys and Counselors at Law, BAMBERG C. H., S. C. i ii I Don't Give the Baby I Dangerous Drugs. I There Is one safe, rare and abso lately harmless remedy for in tent's Ills. It is I Baby Ease B THE WORLD'S BEST BABY MEDICINE. S Cures every form of bowel and stomach trouble, brings refresh lag sleep, makes babies fat. I 85 CENTS EVERYWHERX. i mads by I Baby Ease Manufacturing Co., Macon, 8a. SOLD BY BAMBERG PHARMACY. REVIVO f*Bk RESTORES VITALITY the of Me. &rz2at ? frzxxos mmaayg produces the above results Id 30 days. It act powerfully and quickly. Cures when all otters fall Young men will regain their lost manhood, and olc ' men will recover their youthful vigor by usinf BE VIVO. It quickly and surely restores Nervous ness, Lost Vitality. Impotency. Nightly Emissions Lost Power, Falling Memory, Wasting Diseases, anc all effects of self-abuse or excess and indiscretion which unfits one for study, business or marriage. L not only cures by starting at the seat of disease, but is a great nerve tonic and blood builder, bring ing bach the pink glow to pale cheeks and re storing the fire of youth. It wards offJnsanitj end Consumption. Insist on having KEvIVO?nc other. It can be carried In vest pocket. Sy mall 81.00 per package, or six for S&OO, with a posl Jivo written guarantee to core or rofonf , the money. Book and advise free. Address ' , ROYAL MEDICINE CO., ^SaSSS* For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy. SPECIAL SALE! ... , WJ We find that at this season of the year we have too many f| goods on hand. The stock is ^ - - 7 - ? J AMJi ^ ' '5 tuu cargt, u/m cue uewse * www ^ it. The goods must go,tha?s -|j all there is to it. In order to get rid of our surplus stock and make way for Spring l Goods, we have decided to jj hold a Special Sale during ' \ % this month. Remember we have anything you can need in tjM Dress Goods, Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Etc., The goods are all new, and we are going to give great bargains to all who patronize :f|| us during this great sale. |S Special Values in Clothing Be sure to come to see us, for we are going t<j save lots of - ? buyers money, so why not yout " i wi J. YY > Pearlstine Company, BAMBERG, S. C. ' W. P. RILEY, ' - S a FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT : INSURANCE. 1 i??????? BAMBERG. 8. C. ^ EARLY RISERS D TIB FAMOUS LITTLE PUIS. A For quick relief from BtHounqss* Sick Headache, Torpid Uver, Jaundice, Dizziness, and all troubles ariainf from an inactive or sluggish liver, f ' DeWitt'a Little Early Risers are onequalled. They act promptly and never grip** ? They are so dainty that It is a pleasure to take them. One to two act ass mild laxative; two or four act as s jr pleasant and effective cathartfo. They . are purely vegetable and absolutely j harmless. They tonic the liver. TQUS DEALI1 CAR SUJHY HO. f, nCOAMMD ST I C* C> D#Witt Ai C^ti Cbtst^o Sold by Dr. H. P. Hoover. ENGINES. BOILERS GINS and PRESSES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil and Fertilizer Mill Outfits: also Gin Press Cane, Mill and Shingle Outfits. BuJId ing, Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Bail ^" r road Castings; Railrohd, Mill, Factory and Machinists' Supplies. Belting, Pack ing, Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Piles Oilers, Etc, cast every day. Work 150 hands. LoiMbl ff'ts M Co AUGUSTA, GEOBGlJ. '