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: ~ . *st ? | ? THE BAMBERG HEBALD Thursday, May 26.1904 ========== Short Locals. $ Ice cream at Moye's every clay. For Sale?Corn in the shuck, $100 per bushel, by Otis Brabham. Spring is now here to stay and vegetation is growing rapidly and luxuriantly. W. Russel Wright announces himself as a candidate formagistrate in this issue. A mad dog is reported to have been seen and shot at in town last Friday j nighl. The city graded schools will close on ?*/ June 3, but there will be no public closing exercises. When dry and thirsty call at L. C. f. , Price's and try a lollapop, or any kind of a cream drink. Remember this office when you need job printing. We do the best work, and nnr nriees are reasonable. IOur streets presented a busy appearance last Saturday which proves that our pretty little city is no "sleepy hollow." The friends of J. William Carter and Jacob J. Fogle announce them as candidates for county commissioners in this issue. Drink at Moye's fountrin and keep cool. Some of our girls are now parting their hair on one side so as not to be mistaken for those misfit men who part theirs in the middle. Loans negotiated on first mortgages of improved farming lands by Bostfck & Dowling, attorneys at law. Office in Rouis building. Of the $65,000 of dispensary profits recently apportioned by the comptroller general for the public schools Bamberg will get $960.61. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent last Tuesday by a small number of the young folks of Bamberg at the home of ir.ftJ.Delk. Try Moye's delicious ice cream. (I Examinations for scholarships and admission of new students to Winthrop College will be held in the court house Friday, July 8, at 9 o'clock, a. m. The patrons of the city colored graded school are called to meet at the school building next Friday evening at 8 o'clock to elect trustees for the next term. Mr. 0. E. Owens, of Barn well, and Miss Eula Shipes were married at the residence of the bride's parents near town last Sunday by Rev. M. L. Lawson. No ice will be charged on books but must be paid for in cash or tickets when delivered by wagon. Will deliver in quanties of five pounds and up. L. C. Price. Hahn's Ice Cream at Hoffman's. ^ The St John's Sunday-school picnic, which was to have been given on June 17th has been postponed to Jqne 30th. ' The public is cordially invited to attend. Dr. 0. D. Faust, who moved from Bamberg to Flovilla, G-a., a few years ago, is on a visit to his old home. It is rumored that he contemplates moving back to Bamberg, which we hope is true. Phone to M. Move for ice cream. Prompt delivery. The Columbia baseball teams seem to be playing in hard luck, from the number of defeats tbey have recently met. Our ahnnlii invite them to Bambere and I give them a few iessons in ball playing. Shawknit socks and stockings, the kind that don't wear out, at W. D. Rhoad's. We would suggest that the merchants sweep the pavements in front of their jS*. . stores on closing Saturday nights in order i||> that the streets may be clean on Sundays. Main street is an attractive promenade for Sunday pedestrians and should be kept clean. Messrs. A. Mclver Bostick and H. S. Dowling have formed a partnership for the practice of law, under the firm name of Bostick & Dowling, with offices in the Rouis building, on Railroad Avenue. Any business entrusted to their care will be given prompt, careful, and faithful attenj|s?' tion. ?&>** We acknowledge, with thanks, the rec.eiDt of an invitation to attend the com mencement of Greenville Female College June 3 to 9.' Among the graduates this year are Misses Addie M. Elsey, of Denmark, aud Esther E. Free, of* Bamberg, the former in the regular course and tile latter in vocal music. The health, church and educational advantages of Bamberg are unsurpassed by any town of its size in the low country. Just now there is a scarcity of residences in town, which is a matter that should be considered by those of our citizens who have loose money lying around. If houses are built the people will come, and then the population and business enterprises of the town will increase. Pursuant to a call by Dr. E. Kirklaud, quite a number of the physicians of this county met here in the office of Dr. Black, - v last Saturday aud organized the Bamberg t; County Medical Association. Dr. E. Kirkland was elected president and Dr. H. F. >' Hoover secretary. The next meeting will "be held in the town hall next Wednesday at 11 o'clock, a. m., and it is hoped that every physician in the county will be present. Nice line of umbrellars cheap at W. D. Rhoad's. The commencement exercises of the Carlisle Fitting School will take place next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The commencement sermon will be preached * *'? Ahnmh dnnrlor mnrnincr ^ 1Q lilt/ Jlt/lUUUlOl V/UUl^U MUUV4WJ by Rev. J. A. Clifton, of Orangeburg. On Monday evening at 8:4o Col. James Armstrong, of Charleston, will deliver the annual address and on Tuesday evening at 8:30 the annual debate and graduating exercises will take place. The public is invited to attend these exercises. Minneno Talcum Powder fifteen cents at W. D. Rhoad's. Last Thursday while workmen were making excavations for a cellar under the burnt building of Hon. H. C. Folk, which is being rebuilt, they dug under the wall of the adjoining building, the wall of which gave way and fell, carrying the ceiling with it. The wrecked portion is an annex of the double-story brick building owned by Col. J. F. Folk and occupied by W. G. Hoffman as a grocery store. There "was no loss to the stock of goods, but the damage to the building is estimated at about ?300. One of the greatest blessings a modest man can wish for is .a good, reliable set of bowels. If you are not the possessor of such an outfit you can greatly improve the efficiency of those you have by the use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Pleasant to take and agreeable in effect. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy;, H. C. Rice, Denmark. J \ Children's Day at the Methodist Chapel. Children's Day was observed at the Methodist Chapel last Sunday morning, j1' An interesting programme was arranged *c i by the ladies in charge and well carried 01 : out by the children. Prof. Sally, of the public schools, made the address of the occasion. Prof. Owen, who has been acting as superintendent, spoke of the prosperous ! condition of the school. Owing to his j absence from town during the summer, tc i Prof. Owen will not continue hisconnec- *r : tion with the school. Mr. Albion Kirsch | will act as superintendent. ^ ^ Those in charge of the school are to ue h commended forlheir earnest efforts. The Orangeburg District Meeting of W. H. M. S. ^ The Orangeburg District meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society will D be held at Orangeburg, S. C., June 10-12. Mrs. Wait, our conference corresponding m secretary, will be with us. All ministers ej and their wives are invited to attend. It ej is earnestly desired that each auxiliary in ^ the district send a delegate. Send name aj to Mrs. G. C. Dantzler. Miss Llewellyn* Cleckley, District Secretary. New Advertisements. W. G. Hoffman?Neatness and Cleanli- ? ness. J. W. Kimball?Factory Sale of Sample Pianos. re BAMBERG PHARMACY. tO Read the ad. of the Bamberg Pharmacy sc and call on them for anything in their b( line. " Ei W. Russel Wright?Candidate's Card. ?? J. W. Carter and J. J. Fogle?Candidate's Card. yj theodore kohx. 0i The Exposition sale of Theodore Kohn th is attracting the public and the rush for h< bargains at his mammoth emporium is enormous. He offers still better bargains m this week, as will be seen from his new el advertisement in this issue. Everybody er should take advaniage of his offer of a th free trip to the St. Louis Exposition. al ? Encouraging Reports. The State's correspondent in writing of ^ the recent meeting of the Orangeburg District Conference at Sprtngfield says: ~ "The financial reports were the best f ever made in the district or (as the writer believes) in the State of South Carolina. All missionary claims are paid in full, from every charge, $2,857; and on salaries, $5,238, being nearly 36 per cent. Preachers and laymen "feel good," and go "forward" is the watchword of this district. The feature on Friday was the address of Dr. A. M. Chreitzberg, of Columbia, on "Reminiscense of Sixty Years Ago." The conference was thrilled by the sweetness and the humor of this most honored "Father in Israel," one whose gray hairs are a "crown of glory." For Rext.?L'ntil January, 1905, the Harmon house, one and one-half miles from town. Apply to D. L. Matheny. Z MASTER'S SALE. ( The State of South Carolina?Bamberg County?In Common Pleas. I Llewellyn F. Cleckly, plaintiff, against Rosa Edna Chitty, defendant. * By. virtue of a decretal order in the . above stated cause I will sell al public 113 outcry, in front of the court house in the r( town of Bamberg, on Monday, June 6, ^ 1904, it being legal salesday in said j* month, the following desc.-ibed real estate: ah norficl nr bit f\f land sit- I All I lid I pitVb, J/UIVV4 ... .v. w_ uate, lying and being in the county of T Bamberg, containing five and one-eighth ]j (o?) acres, bounded on the North by lands of Nancy Fail, East by lands of F? C. and p P. railroad, South and We9t by lands of Mrs. Nancy Fail. _ Terms: Cash?purchaser to pay for | papers. H. C. FOLK, I Master Bamberg County. 1 Bamberg, S. C., May 9,1904. LOST. On memorial grounds at Rivers' bridge Friday, April 29, 1904, one gents' gold watch, Waltham movement, 17 jewels, also one black silk fob with 1 opal and several stone settings on locket. Liberal ^ reward to finder if returned to S. L. MORRIS, Olar, S. C. FOR SALE. One brick store 25x75 feet; and lot containing 48x198 feet, being near railroad / track. Is a most splendid lot for a ware t house. At sacrifice price. Also, one dwelling, five rooms, deep T well, fruit trees; lot 210x210 feet, all di under fence. Price verv low and easy .ie terms. J. T. O'NEAL, C? Real Estate Agent. ^ SPECIAL TAX ELECTION. At a called meeting of the County Board of Education, held in Bamberg on Monday March 21st, the petition of the free holders and voters of a part of Three Mile Township, asking for a special dis- el trict, bounded on the East by Oak Grove p school district, West by Cuffie Creek ^ school district, then extending from Cuffie Creek South to a point opposite the Ehrhardt school district, then East to the Ehrhardt school district, was unanimously granted. An election is hereby ordered to be- held at Brookside school house, in said township, on Saturday, h May 28th, 1904, to determine whether a c two mill tax shall be levied for the support of the schools of the said special district. At this election H. A. Hughes, J. E. Bishop and J. E. McMillan shall act as managers, and only such electors as return real or personal property for taxation, and who live within the boundaries of the said special district shall be allowed _ to vote. Polls open at 8 a. m. and close * at 4 p. m. R. W. D. ROWELL, J. A. WIGGINS, r J. H. A. CARTER, Mpmhprs Gonntv Board of Education. Bamberg, S. C., May 9th, 1904. lUACK OF Murray's Iron Mixture contain a genuine blood tonic, a remed; improves digestion, increases ap and energy to weak, debilitai MURRAY'S IR< is not a temporary stimulant, sticks. Excellent for pale, ema as a recuperative tonic for tkos ^Unequalled as a tonic to prev< 'tude, tired, exhausted and "r valent in the spring. A con the approval and commendation Price 50 cents. Guaranteed sati At Drug Stores. Prepared by A L.. Si : ?V ' \ FOR SALE OR RENT. The sales stables and lot opposite court Duse square in Walterboro, formerly bemging to Stokes Bros., is now for sale r rent upon easy terms. Applv to G. W. RAYSOR, Walterboro, S. C. yOTICE OF ELECTION. A petition signed by one-third of the jsident freeholders and qualified elects of the ace of 21 years, in school disict No. S, (Olan having been submitted > the County Beard of Education, asking lat an election be ordered to decide the uestion of levying and collecting an Iditional tax of two mills, to supplement le taxes now provided by law, such ection is hereby ordered to be held at le school house, the 28th day of May, )04, between the hours of 8 a", m. and 4 , m. The trustees of said district will act as anagers of said election, and only such ectors as return real or personal prop' - ? j ?u? i;?? I ly lor laXUUOU. auu HUU n?e mium te boundaries of said district, will be lowed to vote. R. W. D. ROWELL, . J. A. WIGGINS, J. H. A. CARTER, Members County Board of Education. Bamberg, S. C., May 9th, 1904. NOTICE OF ELECTION. A petition signed by one-third of the sident freeholders and qualified elects of the age of twenty.one years, in hool district number 23*, (Lees) having ;en submitted to the County Board of ducation, asking that an election be dered to decide the question of levyg and collecting an additional tax of two ills, to supplement the taxes now proded by law, such election is hereby dered to be held at the school house, e 28th day of May, 1904, between the >urs of 8 a. m. and 4 p. m. The trustees of said district will act as anagers of said election, and only such ectors as return real or personal prop. ty for taxation, and who live within e boundaries of said district, will be lowed to vote. R. W. D. ROWELL, J. A. WIGGINS, J. H. A. CARTER. Members County Beard of Education. Bamberg, S. C., May 9th, 1904. I insurance] 4 ....I WRITE ... j FIRE INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE, SURETY BONDS J In good, strong Companies. HEIf J. flfiABHAM, Jr., , Office at Bank. Phone Connection. INGINES, BOILERSGINS and PRESSES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil and ertilizer Mill Outfits: also Gin Press 1 ane. Mill and Shingle Outfits. Build J ig, Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Rail >ad Castings; Railroad, Mill, Factory id Machinists' Supplies. Belting, Pack ig, Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Files ? * - *rr t * r?r\ tiers, .Etc, cast every aay. \y ors i? ( ands. 4 nMlm n SngplrGo AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, oundry, Machine, Boiler and Gin Works. Reoairintr Promptly Done. "actorySale ? or? | SAMPLE PIANOS 1 II the magnificent instruments in the % Great Kimball Exhibit Now at Hoffman's Store WILL BE CLOSED OUT it Factory Prices he opportunity of a life time. Immeate and thorough introduction our obct. Profits thrown to the winds. You in buy them for one-third less than ;gular price and save from $125.00 to 200.00 made by agents. This display consists of Upright, Cabinet and Concert Grands, aborately finisned in beautiful Philipine mahogany and French Burl walnut. ; .ii absolute warranty with each piano backed by a capital of $15,000,000 SPECIAL. $350.00 piano, case little abused by ! andling. Piano not affected. Will 1 lose out at $185.00. Sale Closes iin a 1 Few Days Come and Make Your Choice. lasy terms to those who wi3h them. For further particulars call oil r. T. HAMILTON, Hanager of Exhibit. ENERGY I ,s the elements tliat make it I 7 that makes rich, red blocd, I >petite, and supplies strength I ted, run-down people. I DIM MIXTURE I The good in every dose I ciated, bloodless people, and I ;e recovering from sickness. I rnt and overcome the lassi- 1 un-down" feeling so pre- B ibination that meets with I | i of physicians everywhere. | isfactory to every purchaser B lurray Drug Co? Columbia, S. C. I .! t COMPLETE LINE OF MILLINERY Hats, Sailors, Caps, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, ?ilks, Organdies, Muslins, Linens, Voilles, Etamines, Mohairs, Skirtings. Everything New and tne Latest K. I. SHOCK & CO. BAMBERG, S. C. Spring Goods We have just opened up one of the largest and prettiest assortments of Spring and Summer Goods that we have ever carried, and one visit to our store will convince you of the fact , . . . Everything in Dress Goods for Ladies and Children GOOD FOOTWEAR Our line of Shoes, Oxfords and Slippers is complete? Quality, Style, Sizes, and prices to suit everybody. MEN'S and BOYS' HAT5 Large Assortment of the Very Latest Styles. Beautiful Line of Clothing Best values we have ever shown. Men's Suits front 11.75 and up. Bov?' Suits from 75 cents and up. Shirts, Ties and Socki ? -* ^ i n* _ ji BeantifaJ line of SHirts?aii otjies, oizes ana Colors. 25 cents, 50 cents, 75 cents and $1.00. New lot of up-to-date Ties, Four-m-hand and Bows. See our Bargains in Fancy and Black Socks, 5 cents to 50 cents per pair. Copeland?Dannell} EHRHARDT, S. C. fQ !N~o doubt you need a Spring Tonic for that "tired feeling." Tone up your system with SPRING TONICS "We haye a full line of all kinds, and they'll do the work, too. Dr. H. F. Hoover, AMBERG, S. C. .ill RTHP READ ,14/ rfKi jhJLAM&id!ztufc JIAKI TrJ^t Jj&ril AWHC^H G?.TT9H OIL OP* ttCJAHSiM GA. f ' V*; !r. Candidates* Cards FOR SOLICITOR ? tI respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Solicitor of the * Second Judicial Circuit, subject to the * rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledgingmyself to abide by the result and support the nominees of . the party. G. M. GREEN. i Barnwell, S. C , April 4,1904. ~ FOR STATE SENATOR. ^ I hereby announce myself as a candi date for tlie State Senate from Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regula- # tions of the Democratic primary election. J. B. BLACK. FOR~THE LEGISLATURE I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. B. W. MILEY. . I am a candidate for the House of Representatives from Bamberg county, and hereby pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary election and support the nominees of the party. E. T. LAFITTE. vi CLERK OF COURT. ~ , __ . 4 Thanking the people for past support, I am a candidate for re-election to the , office of Clerk of Court for Bamberg . county, and will abide the result of the Democratic primary election. C. B. FREE. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Bamberg county, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. J. B. HUNTER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg in the coming Democratic primary election, * pledging myself to abide the result and - support the" nominees thereof. S. G. RAY. ????? ? * ? I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg m county, subject to the will of the people * as expressed at the Democratic primary. C. F. RENTZ. i-J FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR ===== I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Supervisor of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo- * n cratic party. E. C. BRUCE. I announce myself a candidate for the :r> office of Supervisor of Bamberg county, "b subject lo the rules governing tneDemo kj cratic primary election. G. H. KEARSE. Colston, S. C., March 9,1904. FOR TREASURER H * ^ I am a candidate for County Treasurer Of Bamberg county, subject to all the rules * and regulations of the Democratic primaries. If elected I shall perfornr the duties of said office with zeal and fidelity. * T I respectfully solicit the support of the 9 Democratic voters of the county. W. A. RILEY. V As a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Bamberg county in the Dem- ' _ v ^ ocratic primary election, to be held on the f 3 last Tuesday in August, 1904, I hereby *" pledge myself to abide the result of such primary and support the nominees thereof, and that I am not, nor will I become, the candidate for any faction, either pri- / vately or publicly suggested, other than the regular Democratic nomination. JOHN F. FOLK. 1 FOR AUDITOR J With crpatpfnl ?r>knnTplpriflr#?m?nt. tA t.hfe / voters of Bamberg county for their con' fidenee and kindness in the past, I respectfully announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of County Auditor and Superintendent of Education, = subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. * , R. W. D. BO WELL. PROBATE JUDGE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Probate Judge of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations or the Democratic primarv. R. C". HARD WICK. / v I hereby announce myself as a candij... r u ? c T..^ uuie lui luc umi'eui ouugcui x luuaic lut Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. G. P. HARMON. FOR CORONER. I hereby respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Coroner of r Bamberg county, subject to the rules and ? regulations of the Democratic party. J. H. ZIEQLER. I hereby announce my candidacy for r the office of Coroner of Bamberg county, subject to the rules governing the Demo cratic primary. W. H. BAMBERG. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS *<r The friends of J. William Carter and Jacob J. Fogle, recognizing the ability O**'' ^ Arr/\4 fA tKa of A1li>OAttnfi7 J ouvi uouuvu ?.v/ lugiureiwtvivmwwi.j A and in appreciation of the services ren- , dered, do announce them as candidates * for election in the Democratic primary as _ County Commissioners of Bamberg county. ======= ^ MAGISTRATE AT BAMBERG. Through the solicitation of numerous friends, I have decided to be a candidate * for the office of Magistrate at Bamberg subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary and hereby pledge myself to support the nominee of the r party. W. RUSSEL WRIGHT. MAGISTRATE AT DENMARK I hereby announce myself a candidate for the position of Magistrate for Den- < mark, subject, of course, to the decision of the Democratic party. J. D. MILHOUS. DR. G. F. HAIEj ' DEXTAL SERGEOA, Bamberg, S. C. In office every day in the week. Graduate of Baltimore College of Dental Sur- t gery, class 1892. Member of S. C. Dental ., Association. Office next to bank,