Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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V v\ ' ?br Uambrrg l?rralh - ' established april, 1891. a7W. knight, Editor. T Subscriptions?By the year, $1.00, or 10 cents a month for less than one year. All subscriptions payable strictly in advance. Advertisements?$1.00 per inch -for first insertion, subsequent insertions 50 cents per inch. Legal advertisements at the rates allowed by law. Local notices 8 cents the line \ for first insertion, 5 cents a line for subsequent insertions. Wants and other advertisements under special head, 1 cent a word each insertion. -Liberal contracts made for three, six, 2}nd twelve months. Write for rates. -Obituaries,, tributes of respect, resolutions, cards of. thanks, and all notices of a personal or political chara t-c. for as regular ad ^/IVl V?? V _ ertising. Contracts for advertising not subject to cancellation after first insertion. Communications?We are always glad to publish news letters or those pertaining to matters of public interest. We require the name and address of the writer in every case. No article which is defamatory or offensively personal can find place in our columns at any price, and we are not responsible for the opinions expressed in any communication. ||; THURSDAY, June 4, 1*8. FACING WHISKEY FAMINE. Dispensary Muddle Caused Stocks to Become Depleted, v Lake ^Jity, May 29.?Gov. Ansel lias about succeeded in making Williamsburg county dry. There were charges and counter charges, insiinuJ ations- and ugly rumors in January Involving members and cierK 01 me ' -dispensary board, each accusing,the \mp, other of wrongdoing. Finally a member demanded the State auditor to investigate. This investigation was at Kingstree March 18, evidence taken and stenographic report for^ warded to the governor Feb. 19; the board buying every three months under the law, bought its quarter's supply of wet goods. May 14, after two months and only four days before ad/ vertised bids for the next three t months' supply were to be opened, two members of the board received official notice of removal for noncompliance with the dispensary law. jagg! At that date the stock was low in each of the dispensaries. The intendants of Lake City, Kingstree and Scranton met and named J. E. Brunf':J. son as successor to J. M. Parker, removed, and the county legislative delegation tied up on Dr. Bass' sucV. cessor., The senator and one memm her being for Jas. A. Green to succeed him. The other two members of the ' delegation did not acquiesce. The & governor held that the Senator's vote could not break the tie. To-day the delegation met again - ??onmo vorv hrnaH inHiniia fggg?- AUU aitux ovui^ ? v* j v* ? tions as to the tactics of the first iH~ meeting Representative Gause joined with the balance of the house delegation in naming D. J. Epps, a cotton buyer of Kingstree, to succeed Dr. ? < Bass. All the dispensaries are virtually depleted of stock. Beer at Lake City and Scranton is of faint remember. ance now. There is not enough whiskey of any kind to last two weeks and it will be at least six weeks before ' stock can be renewed, as bids must be r^advertised. . Mr. Branson's bond is yet at Kings* tree. It must come here, be sent to ' Columbia and approved before the governor issues his commission. Within two weeks at least two of the . three dispensaries will be running at a dead loss if not closed. FLAG CAUSED HIS DEATH. fcv'V' ' . 1 Aeronaut Entangled in its Folds while Making Parachute Dive. ^... f New York, May 31.?Entangled in the folds of a large American flag, which he waved as he made a parachute dive of 2,000 feet from a balloon at Hillside Park, near Passaic, N. v- * J., late to-day, Frederick L. Wood, |||^1 Jr., 18-year-old aeronaut, of New ?? ' Haven, Conn, fell helpless in the Passaic River and was drowned. Up -L -* -Li O.L _ !_ _ J 1 J .. TO a laie nour to-nigni, ine uouy nau ; not been recovered. Wood made his ascension at 5 |g?y o'clock this afternoon in the presence of 1,000 persons. As the balloon rose Wood unfolded an American flag, which he waved to the people below. Near Nutley, the balloon had risen to a height estimated at 2,000 feet, and Wood decided to descend. Cutting loose the rope that held the parachute to the balloon and clutching the rope of his horizontal bar, Wood plunged downwards. Slowly the parachute opened, and then with moderate speed he continued the descent. Near the earth, Wood saw that he would probably land in the Pas^ic River, and waving his flag as a last salute, he prepared for a plunge into the water. It was at this moment, while the parachute was only a hundred feet above the river, that a puff of air caught the floating flag and wrapped it around Wood's legs. The aeronaut struggled N to free himself from its enveloping folds, but failed, and with his limbs still bound by the flag, Wood plunged into the river. He arose to the surface and cried for help, but before the spectators could come to his aid Wood sank and was drowned. New Haven, Conn., May 31.? Frederick L. Wood, Jr., the aeronaut, who was killed while giving an exhibition near Passaic, N. J., to-day, was the son of Frederick L. Wood, of 817 Chapel street, this city. Wood was formerly, in the United States marine service and last summer began making ascensions at Savin Rock, a pleasure resort. He was 21 years old. A good crowd from here attended the Lutheran Sunday-school picnic at ML Pleasant Lutheran church last Thursday. / CARLISLE FITTING SCHOOL THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES HELD THIS WEEK. Large Graduating Class?Hon. E. D. Smith Delivers Fine Address. Interesting Medal Contests. The commencement exercises of Carlisle Fitting School began Friday afternoon with a competitive military drill. It was indeed a beautiful sight to witness the picture made by the boys in their uniforms commanded by the efficient commandant, Capt. P. S. Connor, with a back ground of the Fitting School girls in pretty summer costumes of every color, with the trees and the brick Fitting School chapel looming up behind them. This being the first year of the military feature of the school, the boys showed excellent training and acquitted themselves with no mean T r? Pnno. creuil. L/dy IS* ncm i auu u wyv land, who are both Citadel men, were the judges. After the boys had all dropped out except two, Private Ott and Sergeant Guilds, the crowd waited almost breathlessly to see which of the two would be victorious. After standing for quite awhile, by a very slight mistake by private Ottf, Guilds was successful, and won the Connor medal. Saturday afternoon Carlisle Fitting School crossed bats with a Charleston amateur team. The Fitting School lost the game by the score of 5 to 4, by a few slight errors of pitcher Ott. The Fitting School has the best base ball team it has had in quite a number of years. The annual celebration of the literary societies, the Sheridan andKilgo, was held in the school auditorium Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock. Before a crowded house the following program was rendered, Prof J. C. Guilds being the presiding officer: Prayer?Rev. C. B. Smith. Piano Solo, "Grand March," Crippen?Pinckney Bellinger. Reading, "Lily Servosse's Ride"? ' ~ 1 TT ? - ?? + A/\nrtfv Miss tseuiaa neirs, naiuyiuu wuuij. Declamation, "Cheerfulness"?J. Bell, Dorchester county. Piano Solo, "Palms," Leyback? Miss Jennie Herren. Reading, "Jack's Kisses"?Miss Nina Dantzler, Orangeburg county. Declamation, "Evils of Unrestricted Immigration"?Clifton Rhoad, Bamberg county. Duet, "March Orientale," Ketterer ?Misses Murdaugh and Rice. Reading, "Swan Song"?Miss Leonard Folk, Bamberg county. Piano Solo, "II Trovatore,"Verdi? Miss Jeroline Bruce. Debate?Query: Resolved, That South Carolina should have compulsory education. Heyward 'Hodges, Orangeburg county, affirmative. Clyde Tongue, Barnwell county, negative. Duet, "Dance Des Elfes," Eilenberg?Misses Dantzler and McGowan. Ralph Westbury, Dorchester county, affirmative. Piano Solo, "Air de Ballet," Chaminade?Miss Annie Laurie Rice. Decision of judges and awarding of medals. Marshals?Bertie Varnedoe, chief. Kilgo: Meredith Wolling, Bertram Weinberg. Sheridan: Rhett Ott, Jno. Green. The declaimers all deserve especial praise for the manner in which they rendered their pieces. The judges, Rev. C. B. Smith, Messrs J. A. Byrd and Jno. Cooner, after a great deal of consultation awarded the medal to Miss Beulah Heirs, Hampton county, which was presented by Rev. C. B. Smith, chairman of the committee. The debate was very interesting, and the judges had some difficulty vrrltistVk Vl O fl TIT 1*1 T1 Ill UCUIUIU5 nmv/u oiuv uuu ?< vu. They finally decided in favor of the negative, and awarded the medal to Mr. Clyde Yongu&, which was presented by Rev. S. W. Danner, chairman of debater's committee. After the adjournment of the literary exercises, a reception was held, which was enjoyed by all. The commencement sermon of the Fittng School was preached Sunday morning at the Methodist church by Rev. W. I. Herbert, presiding elder of the Charleston district. A large and inspiring audience filled the church. A fine musical program was beautifully, tendered. The preacher took for his theme the character of Daniel and held his audience spell bound for an hour. A synopsis of his sermon would be an injustice to the preacher. He dwelt with telling effect upon the thought that Daniel resolved to live according to God's law in spite of the edicts of the King. He warned the young students against the great danger of seeking pleasure and fame at the sacrifice of principles of right and truth. Mr. Herbert has a fine pulpit presence and his pleasing personality added force to his words of Cno tha nloQcin c nhar. acteristics of his preaching was the deep spiritual undertone of the discourse. The sermon before the Y. M. C. A. was preached Sunday evening by Rev. J. B. Traywick, of Denmark. He choose as his text a thought from one of David's psalms, "Thy gentleness hath made me great." He stated in the outset that he wished in a simple direct way to show the young people that greatness is misunderstood and that he wished to impress them that true greatness is goodness. He drew from the pages of sacred and profane history many striking examples or great persons who were true, pure and simple in their lives. Mr. Traywick's sermon was especially appropriate, and was listened to with marked attention by a large audience. Monday morning in the school auditorium the literary address was made by Hon. E. D. Smith. Mr. Smith came with a great reputation and left with a greater. All who were heard to express themselves agreed that it was one of the most MATCTAW^Ill A ATTAM VAA W/) AWA puwciiui auuicooco ucaiu The speaker took for his theme, "What w.e want." He began by saying our wants varied. Youth want the future, age want the past, but the great-want of all humanity is truth. What we suffer from most is ignorance. Educational processes are nothing more nor less than the turning on the light of truth. Any I 4 scheme of education that doesn't give the power and liberty of truth is a farce. The best educated men sometimes are found who cannot read nor write. The biggest fool sometimes is he with a sheep skin in his hand and a sheep's head on his shoulders. The world around us is a great school house whose doors are never shut?there is a great teacher above us who never sleeps. The speaker illustrated the power of truth by the miracles of the loaves and fishes. The Master took these elements of truth and employed them in a miracle. So we can get the elements of truth and work greater works than these. Columbus followed a small ray of truth and we are all his debtors. Sickness and suffering are largely the result of ignorance. The speaker showed how small pox, diptheria, and many deadly diseases have been conquered by the indefatigable searchers after truth, and so with all the inventions and appliances that make human life larger andnappier?all have been dug from the mines of truth by patient, laborers. rnl nlaooino mnciVal 1 Here WCIC mu iii&aoiug iuuuiuu> selections just before and after the address by Misses Rice and Murdaugh. The graduating exercises took place Monday evening. The large auditorium was filled to overflowing and the following pleasing and varied program was rendered: Trio?Misses Hiers, McCown, and McMillan. Reading?"How Dot Heard the Messiah"?Miss Pritchard Shuler, Dorchester county. Reading?"Lasca"?Miss Annie Laurie Rice, Bamberg county. Piano Solo?"Martha," Leyback? Miss Leonard Folk, Bamberg county. Reading?"The Rivals"?Miss Leoline McCown, Florence county. Essay?"Is the World Growing Better?"?Miss Kathleen Muller, Colleton county. Quartette?'*Fra Diavolo"?Misses Folk, Copeland, Rice and Herren. Reading?"Rizpah"?Miss Jennie Herren. Declamation?"The Power of an Individual"?DeWitt Guilds, Berkeley county. Piano Solo?"Erl King," Shubert ?Miss Lois Steadman. Reading?"Playing the Society Belle"?Miss Flossie Murdaugh, Bamberg county. Class History?Miss Edna Chitty, Bamberg county. Piano Solo?"Oberon," Leyback? Miss Mozelle Copeland, Bamberg county. Reading?"Telephone Romance"? Miss Janie Belle Sanders, Colleton county. Class Prophecy?Miss Annie Belle McGowan, Colleton county. Piano Solo?"9th Rhapsody," Liszt ?Miss Flossie Murdaugh. Awarding of Scholarship and Drill Medals. Awarding of Certificates. Annual announcement of Board of Trustees. After the program was rendered Mr. J. F. Carter was introduced, who in a neat and pointed speech presented the Connor drill medal to Cadet DeWitt Guilds, of Berkeley county. The H. J, Brabham debater's medal was then presented to Mr. Clyde Yongue, of Barnwell county.^ The H. B. Browne declaimer's medal was presented to Miss Beulah Hiers, of Hampton county. A great deal of interest was displayed in the probable outcome of the sharp contest for the scholarship medal offered yearly by Col. J. F. Folk. There was much gratification when it was announced that it was won by Miss Maude Edwards, of Orangeburg county, who made the high average of 96 1-6. Next came Miss Annie Laurie Rice, of Bamberg county, second with 95 1-6, and Miss Eula Bishop of Hampton county, third with an average of 95. Head Master Hogan announced that there were so many who averaged for the year over 90 that he could not read all the names, but was much pleased with the high grade of work done/ He then awarded certificates to the following: Misses Maude Edwards, Edna Ghitty, Jennie Herren, Jennie Graham, Margaret Jennings, Elizabeth McMillan, Pritchard Shuler, Leoline McCown, Annie Belle McGowan, Janie Belle Sanders, Flossie Murdaugh , Annie Laurie Rice, Elise Rentz, Kathleen Muller; Messrs DeWitt Guilds, Joseph Murray, and H. N. Folk. Prof. Hogan then addressed a few words of congratulation .and cheer to the class. One of the pleasing features at the close of the exercises was the announcement that Prof. Guilds would be back another year. Prof. Guilds has endeared himself to the entire town by his high, manly Christian character, and is an inspiring teacher. He had been thinking of taking a course at Vanderbilt University, but all are glad that he is to be back with us. The evening's exercises were brought to a close with the benediction by Rev. R. A. Yongue, of Barnwell. Thus has closed one of the best sessions of this school which has such a warm place in the affections of Bamberg and the Methodists of South Carolina. The outlook for the school is brighter than ever and the authorities are determined to do even better things next year. There has been the utmost harmony between students and faculty. Not a single jar of consequence in the school machinery, and there has been manifested an esprit du corps that would be creditable to any larger institution. Tx UaaHU A"f lb IB UVUUbllU IX lillC ucaiwi xxviu Vi the school for the past two years has been equaled by any school in the State. During this time there has not been a single case of serious sickness among the teachers nor the 160 odd students matriculated. On the contrary, the general improvement of the physical condition among them seems to indicate that the artesian water used has some valuable mineralconstituents. The average gain in weight of a number of students was over twenty pounds during the year. The authorities are considering having an analysis of the water made. Beach Hargis Attempts Suicide. Jackson, Ky., May 30?Beach Hargis, in jail here awaiting trial for the murder of his father, Judge J. Hargis, attempted suicide last night by taking morphine. He will recover. . # pSs ITquautTI M BOARDMAN & GRAY ?1 IS ESTABLISHED IN 1837 ' B 8 BRIGGS PIANO COMPANY j? ^ ESTABLISHED IN 1868 ?? I FROM THE FACTORY DIRECT TO YOUR HOME 1 BOARDMAN & GRAY were among the pioneer piano " ^ HP[ makers of America. Their instruments have always 03 been as good as money and brains could make them, and j|| ofi-ay covflntv.Ano voars nf <*nntiniipd nrocTPSS Sfe# ^ and prosperity, embody everything that make up ar- ||l tistic pianos of the highest grade Eg I THE BR1GGS PIANO CO. was one of the first to turn their attention to uprights, and contributed much to ; the development of the upright piano of to-day. The scale of a piano is its soul. Herein lies the great mys- j|| tery of artistic piano making. Mr. C. C. Briggs was fp one of the few expert scales draughtsmen of America. That is why his pianos have such a wonderful sympa- i1 thetic tone and so tenderly appeal to the hearts and souls of men If you are interested in pianos of the very highest fig grade, which are sold direct, with all unnecessary ex- &? pense and profit eliminated, address if O. A. LUCAS 11 II P. 0., Box 490 Augusta, Ga. II I THE I House of Quality & , We sell only Snch Pianos as are built on a * A Twentieth Century Basis. We sell only s g a such pianos as we can guarantee to give jjzjt I perfect satisfaction. We believe in pro- * gress, and we solicit the patronage of pro- 'ffir gressive people ' ^ IN FURNITURE 1 you will iLifl something to please even the most discriminating buyer. Our goods are )g\ right and our prices are right. We do not Sc sell you goods and charge you for "Life In- , v2J sura nee." Our plan is plain and simple? ?7 nothing to deceive unsuspecting purchasers ^ Place your confidence in us, and you will ga not have cause to regret it WRITE US FOR PRICES AND TERMS J*? If THOMAS & BARTON CO. 1 Augusta's Oldest and Largest Piano and Furniture House. S? [ BroadW^y:::::::::::::r: ^^rA?|IISta, Georgia ? I DO YOU APPRECIATE THE VALUE 1 OF A CHECKING ACCOUNT?....... H A checking account is a business necessity, and the man who I J?-? A- ~ 1A*.n ia af a rrvaai ^ioaduontoofO Tt I - . - , - - ' M .*-. ' - --.-. V -. 'rtsra -.-i-*. .-ess- >- A "in-:- ,-x. I tries tu get etiutig wituuut vuc 10 a? ? givm u^uu^^v. .^ _ is not required that a man should have a large bulk of ready I money in order to open an account. Professional men, farm- fl ers, and even many women are running checking accounts. 1 If you have never done business in this way, and are not fa- 1 miliar with the plan, come to us and we will get you started. , 8 BAMBERG BANKING COMPANY! Bamberg, South Carolina I ??I?1^? || REMEMBER || j? | Remember that we have have a complete and ? g g | up-to-date line of Stationery, Tablets and ] | g | Envelopes, Box Papers, Visiting and Invita- jj | I lion i^aras, or anyuung at any tunc uwi j?u - may need in this line ? 5 BELL TELEPHONE NO. 48 j f Remember also our stock of Pure Drugs and ' g g Toilet Articles is unsurpassed in Bamberg and g | Prescriptions ?ur Specialty || Peoples Drug Co. jj 1. \ . . * * A 'j Candidates' Cards FOR SOLICITOR " A I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the position of Solicitor of the Second Judicial Circuit, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I i will abide the result and support the nominees thereofH. M. GRAHAM. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Solicitor of the Second Judicial Circuit, subject to the will of the Demo- * crats of the circuit, as expressed at the primary election, pledging myself to support the nominees thereof. JAMES E. DAVIS, -/i* I hereby announce myself a candidate > for the office of Solicitor of the Second Judicial Circuit, pledging myself to abide by the rules and regulations of the Denu ocratic party and to support the nomi??i T A UPC P DVDMPO ucco uicicvi* o/iiuuu i'? uxiyiiuu. v .7 FOR STATE SENATOR ' I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the State Senate, subi'ect to the rules and regulations of the * Democratic party. J. B. BLACK. * FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ???. I respectfully announce myself aaa candidate for re-election to the House : f. of Representatives from Bamberg [j County, pledging myself to abide the ,r result of the Democratic primary and support the nominees. C. W. GARRIS.; 0m I respectfully announce myself as a > candidate for reflection to the House of Representatives from Bamberg County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. B. W. MILEY.. -5 . FOR CLERK OF COURT. ' | Heartily thanking the Democrats of ' this countv for their sunnort in the nast. I respectfully announce thai I am a candidate for re-election as Clerk of Court. Will continue to give you the > best service of which I am capable. - C. ;B. FREE. FOR SHERIFF ^ V/ ' -? To the Democratic voters: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg county, sub- :W? ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. If elected I promise faithful service. I will thank thepublic for their support. Respectfully, t E. C. BRUCE.. . ^ ?? . -J? I take this method of announcing to J:M the voters of Bamberg county that I am* a candidate for re-election to the office of ; i Sheriff, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I desire to thank the voters and friends for their supportand . patronage in the past, and promise to conduct myself ana the affairs of the of-. v ; fice as to merit the confidence of the people, in the future, j I hereby announce myself a candidate ' for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg county, subject to rules and regulations of the Democratic primary, a elected &$? I promise faithful service. I wiH thank the public for their support Respectfully,. J. C. FOLK, JR. -;'&y cad rnnirrv tocACiiDCD ' *W25Si I V/IV \/VUt11 ll\blWVAbl% j; i y ,To the Democrats of Bamberg county: I hereby announce myself a candidate I for the office of County Treasurer, subject of course to your will as expressed at the primary election. I solicit your support on merit, and will appreciate your endorsement.- > i . A. L. KIRKLAJfl). , I am a candidate for renomination for appointment as County Treasurer of Bamberg county, pledging myself to abide the result of the primary electao* I respectfully solicit the support of the . voters. JNO. R FOLK. ^ FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. ' / ^ ? I hereby announce myself a candidate -pi for Ye-election to the office of County Supervisor, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary -^36 and pledge myself to support the nonnnees of the party. J. & KEARSE. PROBATE JUDGE I am a candidate for re-election $o the C * V office of Judge of Probate of Bamberg county in the Democratic primary. I . " * i ' _-_n ?j I aV. , ( Will aoiae me result ana support use/ jr nominees. G. P. HARMON; ^ FOR CORONER ' Vv ^ I hereby announce myself as a candi- * date for re-election to the officeof Coroner of Bamberg county, subject to therules and regulations 01 the Democratic \ ' primary. J. H. ZEIGLER. ;' / ' ~''V FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. > I hereby announce , my candidacy for the office of County Commlssioaer of Bamberg County,, subject to r the result of the Democratic primary. D. W. PHILLIPS. > ' .--'"vj I hereby announce my candidacy for / :. reappointment as County Commissioner, subject to will of the voters as expressed at the Democratic primary. I will abide the result and import the .jf nominees. H. J. BELLINGER. FOR MAGISTRATE AT BAMBBH2 ^ ass ' ."a I hereby announce myself a candidate for the officeof Magistrate at Bamberg, subject to the rules and regulations of ^ the Democratic party. H. D. FREE. ? It' BOTE liciikso Hi I j; INSURANCE AGENT <[? O WILL WRITE ANYTHING jj o Fire, Tornado, Accident, Li*-!t ij* |! bility, Casualty, in the ] strongest and most re- J J :v o; liable companies. < JI TELEPHONE No. 10 B. Bomberf, S.C. J J ;' j| W iTfHCC Cleaned, Polished, OQed nAlvflCJ from$1.00to$1.50each Clocks Cleaned, Polished and Oiled from 50c to $1.25 each. Jewelry repaired. Satisfac- f tion guaranteed.. H. E. Dickinson, Bafcf&&Cr X,"r ^