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Wc\t Samhrrg ^ralb Thursday, Dec. 12. 1907. Short Locals. See the new ad. of Thomas & Barton Co. in this issue. Be sure to read the new advertisement of Mrs. K. I. Shuck & Co. in this issue. In another column Auditor Rowell gives notice of his appointments for taking tax returns. Highest prices paid for seed cotton after December 20th. The Cotton Oil Co. Last week we had the carnival, the dog show, and a sort of circus. Lots of shows in one week for a town this size. Note the new ad. of the Peoples Drug Co. They have a nice line of goods suitable for Christmas presents. The penalty will be added to all * r%i . -l ?. unpaid state ana county utxts* eu.uri the first of January, so pay up before > that time. Dr. V. W. Brabham and Mrs. Quattlebaum will occupy the house vacated by Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Weissinger. Some nice work has been done recently on the streets by the depot < and court house. These streets have ' been nicely graded. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Weissinger returned to Blackville Monday night, where they will live in future. Their i many friends regret their departure. < Mr. F. E. Dibble, who formerly taught in the Carlisle Fitting School, i has joined the South Carolina Conference. He has been sent to Cokesn bury. The Christmas advertisements in The Herald make interesting reading. Look them up and find out where to do your Christmas shopv - _? -ping. In the town election at Branchville last week, J. B. Williams was t elected mayor, with Dr. J. S. Wimberly, F. A. Bruce, Jr., L. W. Gressett, W. V. Witherspoon, W. L. Dukes, and G. W. Reeves as aldermen. Capt. D. H. Rice, of the Buford's Bridge section, brought some cotton here last week and put it in the cotton mill warehouse. This is a large building, and the farmers can store ( their cotton here and borrow money on it. Mr. M. M. Carter, who has been at Langley for the past few weeks, returned to the city Tuesday. He will remain until after Christmas. He got two of the fingers of his right ^ . hand badly cut in a planing machine recently. One of those new shirtwaist fronts at Hooton's would make your young '* _ lady friend a nice Xmas gift. The young men of the city are pre4 paring for a big danoe, to be given in the opera house on Friday evening, the 27th instant. A supper will be served at Johnson's Hotel, and the First Artillery band, of Charleston, will furnish the music. ' E. A. Hooton carries the most complete line of gloves for the babies, girls, and ladies. From what we have been able to iff- * gather, the Methodists of this section . believe that the many changes made ; by Bishop Morrison will do good, especially the "reducing to ranks" of : so many presiding elders who had been in office for a number of years. Mr. W. H. Kearse, of Denmark, j asks that we change his paper to Spartanburg, as he and his family ' have moved to that city, where they will live in the future. Mr. Kearse was one of Bamberg county's best : citizens, and we regret to lose him. * "Kelley's Twenty-one," the prop- ' in hrnwn shoes for ladies. |i;': at W. D.Rhoad'& ' * The many friends in this city of Mr. R. M. Hays will regret to learn that he suffered a stroke of paralysis ? at his home in Greenwood last Satur- 3 day night. His left side is affected. ] The attack is said to be slight, and * he is getting along as well as could ] be expected. Rev. A. J. Foster was in Orangeburg last Sunday, attending the ] State Baptist Convention, and the Rev. I. W. Wingo, of Greenville, preached at the Baptist church in this city to good congregations. 1 He preached strong sermons which . pleased his hearers. j Stock of holiday goods will be in 1 by the 10th. New and well selected lot. Mrs. K. I. Shuck & Co. Those who are indebted to us are reminded that we need every dollar > due us, and especially at this time, ; when our new building is going up. We are trying to erect a structure which will be a credit to the town and this newspaper, so help us by paying up at once. Call and see our new stock of holiday goods, to arrive on the 10th. Mrs. K. I. Shuck & Co. Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Sallie Rivers Walker, daughter of Mrs. S. J. Walker, of Midway, to Mr. Arren L. Newton, of Clio,Marlboro county, The ceremony will take place Thursday evening, the 26th inst., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cauthen at Fort Motte. In the Supreme Court last Thursday the case of W. H. Fail vs. the Western Union Telegraph Company was heard. The arguments were made by Jno. R. Bellinger, Esq., for the company, and by J. F. Carter, Esq., for the plaintiff. The case was appealed from this county, the jury having found a verdict for the plaintiff. Note the new ad. of Lombard Iron Works, of Augusta, in this issue. The Bamberg county medical socity held a meeting in the city yesterday. For Sale.?One thousand peach and apple trees. Apply to G. P. Harmon, Bamberg, S. C. See Klauber's new ad. in this issue. He has an elegant line of goods j for Christmas presents. Note the prices. The county chain gang is now at work on the Bamberg-Denmark road, and it is being put in fine condition. Don't you think The Herald is printing a pretty good lot of unrist-1 mas advertisements? Bamberg is coming to the front. Note the new ad. of C. R. Brabham & Sons in this issue. You can get high-class goods at bargain prices at their store. The cotton warehouse for the Bamberg cotton mills is almost completed, and the mill has already begun to store some cotton there. McGowan tells you about his fine line of ladies' and gent's furnishings in his new ad. He is certainly selling cheap, so don't fail to call and see him. The building boom in Bamberg continues, notwithstanding the cry of hard times. Several residences are now going up, and others will build in the near future. Don't forget when cow food gets scarce that I will have some new crop rice flour. L. B. Fowler. Mrs. M. E. Bamberg is having a six-room residence erected on her lot on New Bridge street, opposite the residence of Fred W. Free. Mr. W. F. Dobey has the contract. Big line leggins and uppers at W. D. Rhoad's. Oman Lodge, A. F. M., will hold a regular communication tomorrow (FYiday) evening. The Fellow Craft degree is to be conferred and officers for the ensuing year elected. Wanted.?Position as superintendent of farm, by young married man. Years of experience. W. Edgar Sease, Bamberg, S. C. The next regular meeting of Bamberg lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be held on Monday evening, the 24th instant. The Knight rank is to be conferred and officers for the ensuing year elected. A shipment of laces, insertings, and headings just in at Hooton's for the Xmas shoppers. The new ad. of the Bamberg Furniture & Hardware Company tells you of a number of articles suitable for Christmas presents. Go to see their stock while doing your Christmas shopping. Why not give your friend a pair of nice gloves for Xmas? You will find them at E. A. Hooton's. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Brabham will be delighted to know that they will move hack to Bamberg in a short time, possibly next week. They have been living at Cope for the past year or so. A full line of shoes for the Christmas trade at W. D. Rhoad's. There was a fine congregation at the Methodist church last Sunday morning, and Rev. Peter Stokes preached an exceptionally strong sermon. Many favorable comments were heard from those present. We want your laundry. We will gather and deliver it. Do our own work and represent a first-class laundry. Satisfaction guaranteed. Graham Bros. Mr. H. W. Johnson will keep books for G. Frank Bamberg after the first of January, as Capt. W. A Riley will ? - nr_ devote nis attention to ms iarm. mr. Henry J. Brabham wiil take charge of the business of the ArmstrongJohnson-Brabham Co. For Rent.?Two offices, furnished, ?4.00 each per month; one office, unfurnished, $3.00 per month; two 5room houses, $6.00 per month; three 3-room houses, $8.00 per month. Will rent from six months to one year. J. A. Spann. Lost.?Waterman's Ideal fountain pen, large size, clip cap, black holder. Reward if returned to A. M. Brabham. Rev. Peter Stokes will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday. He and his family will go to his new appointment in Charleston Tuesday of next week. Rev. T. G. Herbert, the new pastor at this place, will arrive some time the latter part of next week. There is never any risk in buying at Hooton's, for we give you just what your money buys, and it usually buys more here than elsewhere. Rev. S. W. Danner, the new pastor of the mill chapel, arrived in the city last Saturday evening, from Meridian, Miss., where he has been attending college. He preached his first sermon at the chapel last Sunday. Mr. Danner is a fine young man, and we expect this work to prosper in his hands. Xmas presents for a man: A Stetson hat or a nice pair of hunting shoes. You will find both at W. D. Rhoad's. Be sure to read the big advertisement of Moye's grocery store in this issue. They have anything you want for the holidays and at the most reasonable prices. Make their store your headquarters for Christmas trade and you will not be disappointed. Look over the list of suggestions and you will be certain to find numbers of things you want, Plenty of salesmen to serve you promptly. \ I ^?>vAND N( [YOUR CHRIS' ? As the Setting Sun Closes in on TI I WHAT SHALL WE H {some sue ?Among the Many Seasor iSr $ Cranberries, ? Florida Oranges, large ? and small, # Ben Davis Apples, ? Baldwin Apples, ? Sheep Nose Apples, ? Large Bananas, 1 Cocoanuts, x Rrfl7il lVntc ||j X 1 M BUf Walnuts, Almonds, Mixed Nuts, Country Pecans, Mince Heat, Apple Butter, Peanut Butter, Pecans, Fancy Cakes, Fancy Biscuits, Cream Cheese, Malaga Grapes, Raisins, U/C UAVE TUP A HP WHY FOR Wll Iff L unvi. iiii. nui-nui i un iwik And all the other holiday goods witho An early selection is advised for many r having your wants attended to and v< and we are well prepared to serve ; Wa MnifiA Cnttin Cmilfc in k !TTG liaiUG JUUIb 11U1U W il 15 barrels of the Finest Apples. 15 bunches of Large Fat Bananas. 20 boxes of Fancy Florida Oranges, all size; 5 kegs of Malaga Grapes. 5 sacks of Fancy Cocoanuts. National Biscuit Co's. Fruit Cakes, 5 Pounds, and COME TO TOY I When the youngsters empty their_ stocl (what shouts of rejoicing arise as their i would make the holidays for your child] membrances and gifts you are certain bigger brother have been asking for, 1 prices to save you money. So come. We Can Please Yon fi MOVE'S GRO @ ON THE CORNER 'PHON \ -fv 7? A OW FOR^i> 1 4 rMAS WANTS __ BOB lanitsgiving mere Appears me ouojetL v [AVE FOR CHRISTMAS? | jGESTIONSI iable Things in Our Stock? Layer Figs, 1 ^ Currants. & Citron, 1 Dates, i J Olives, plain 8 | Olives, stuffed, t(.m Saratoga Chips, 8 1 Jello and Jams, 8 1 Gelatine, 9 Olive Oil, | ! Salad Dressing, . I ' i Heinz Pickles, X Heinz Preserves, ? if Block Butter, ? | Butter for Cakes, SMI Macaroni, nixed Spices, all kinds Xlltf Fish Roe, X Herring Roe, Spill Pickled Pig Feet, w'M Wheat Biscuits, , . 2 Candies, all kinds. 9 EY'S AND LOWNETC FINE CANDIES! ut which Christmas would be no day at all. X, . easons. putting off only means difficulty in jt / ixatious delays. The good things are here * drive in the Next Few Days I 20 boxes of Layer Figs. 1 y: J 5 boxes package Dates and Candies. X Raisins, Cakes, Biscuits, Nuts, and all kinds of nice things to eat. S only $1.50 delivered at your door as long as they Last a , .AND AT MOVE'S! dngs bright and early Christmas morning, x wished for gifts comes to view. If you x ren as they should be, in our stock of re- * to find what baby and little sister and < because the Toys you want are here and at , don't wait * '/vd-la AooKVir n-ttA DflVo @ will in yuauiy aiiu mvw ? CERY STORE E NO. 14 BAMBERO, S. C. 5 J