Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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"' v v Sambrrg Ifrralfc ? ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891. A. W. KNIGHT, Editor. 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 fnr' 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, and twelve months. Write for rates. Obituaries, tributes of respect, resolutions, cards of thanks, and all notices of a personal or political character are charged for as regular advertising. Contracts for advertising not subject to cancellation after first insertion. Communications?We are always gl^d 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 on* columns at any price, and we are "Hot responsible for the opinions expressed in any communication. ??mmmm??i?????? Thursday, July 16, 1908 Real estate is high in South Caro lina, to judge from the prices asked in a number of towns for sites for *government buildings. The News and Courier's candidate for the vice presidency didn't capture the nomination, but he got on the committee to notify the nominee for vice president, which we suppose is "mighty near as good." ; IS > < ? The Democratic ticket is Wm. J. Bryan, of Nebraska, for president, i and J. W. Kern, of Indiana, for vice , president. We trust they will be . elected. Johnson and Gray were I nominated against Bryan, but they ! made no showing worth talking about, while Kern had an overwhelming majority for vice president. fry' t Evicted by Lightning. Waterbury, Conn., July 7.?Lightning played queer pranks in Woodbury during the storm last night One bolt entered the front door of a dwelling owned by H. B. Beardsley, tore out a window and hurled the tenant of the house, William Shaw, - out onto the back veranda without injuring him in the least. . The family sewing machine was moved from the parlor into the din, ing room, but Mrs. Shaw says she 3 , wanted it there anyway. To add to its good work, the lightning killed ? thousands of elm tree beetles which were turnihg the old town's majestic trees into barren stumps. Dying of Plain Toothache. Plain toothache is killing Lloyd McCarrell, of St. Vincent's Hospital. Since Sunday evening he has been there; and, in spite of all the physicians can do, the agony augments with every hour until it has reached such a stage that the doctors say it is only a matter of hours now until he will die of pain. The toothache started abojit ten days ago in the right upper' molar. McCarrell had it piled and then he had it pulled; neither did any good. %{ With the tooth out the jaw ached just the same. When hisj condition became alarming he was hurried to the hospital, where a portion of the h- jaw and nerve were removed. The ache still kept on. Now the doctors say the nerve is affected clear to the brain, and, despite opiates and drugs, inflammation of the brain, and death will result?Worcester dispatch to the Philadelphia Record. \ ? "South Carolina" Launched. Philadelphia, July 11.?Amid the din of steam whistles ashore and afloat and cheering of thousands of persons assembled to witness the event, the "all-big-gun" battleship South Carolina was launched at 12:l V 05 p. m. at the Cramps' shipyard. As the latest addition to the American navy slipped into the water, Miss ' mcederica uaiveri Ansei, aaugnier 01 p . Gov. Ansel, of South Carolina, broke the traditional bottle of wine against the prow of the great hull and gave v \ the big sea fighter its name. Surrounding the pretty girl stood a group including her father and his military staff, many officials of this v.city and hundreds of invited guests. After the launching the christenv ing party sat down to luncheon. Later in the afternoon Gov. Ansel and . his party were entertained by local citizens. To-night the Governor and his staff will be guests of the Southern Club. The South Carolina has a length between perpendiculars of 450 feet, breadth of 80 feet and mean draft of 24 feet 6 inches. Her normal displacement will be 16,000 tons and full load displacement 17,600. The vessel's engines are expected to d - velop a speed of 18% knots an hour on the contract figures. The main battery will consist of eight 12-inch guns, in four turrets so arranged that each gun can fire two shots a minute, permitting sixteen 350-pound projectiles to be discharged every minute. She also will carry a battery of smaller guns and torpedo tubes. The official description says this vessel can not be open to criticism as to the location of the armor belt. She will have two of the most modern cage types of military masts. She will be delivered to the gov ernment on December 21, 1909, and will carry a complement of 900 men. Mr. Folk Withdraws. On account of my being sick for the last few weeks and would not have been able to meet at the first meeting which meets at Denmark, I have decided to withdraw from the race for Sheriff. J. C. FOLK, JR. Bamberg, S. C., July 13, 1908. KILLING IN BENNETTSVILLE. | Oliver Edwards, Colored, Shot by An- j other Negro Man. Bennettsville, July 12.?Oliver Ed-[ wards, colored, was shot and almost instantly killed in Bennettsville last night by Frank Barr, also colored. It seems that these two negroes, with others, were gambling in the moon light near the water tank on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, op !j-~ norused posne exit; un aim. ~ ? Barr of passing a soda water ticket for a twenty- five cent piece. A dispute followed and Barr shot Edwards in the breast, just above the pit of the stomach, with a .32 calibre pistol. Edwards never spoke after being shot and Barr escaped, going east. There is a conflict of testimony as given to the coroner's jury this morning. Two witnesses testified as to the dispute and said that he (Edwards) would shoot Barr if the latter called him a liar and that he made a motion as if to draw a pistol when Barr shot him. Other witnesses say they saw no effort on the part of Edwards to shoot. Edwards had no pistol when examined. Magistrate C. D. Easterling acted as coroner on account of the sickness of Coroner George McCall. The verdict of the jury is that Oliver Edwards came to his death from the effects of a pistol shot wound, the pistol having been fired by Frank Barr, Barr is a dark brown negro, weighs about 150 pounds and is about five feet eight inches tall. He has one or more scars on the left side of his neck and face, just below the ear and temple. Prays for Flames. Chicago, July 8.?Twelve hours after the Rev. George Edward Lewis * - J +V.rv in a public prayer, asaeu mat mc amusement resorts of Irving Park, where liquor is served might be "burned to the ground" Excelsior park was consumed by fire. The prayer was offered during a revival meeting of the Emmanuel Congregational church, held in a tent. Excelsior park is within three blocks of the improvised church. Proprietors of other parks in the neighbprhood said they are both puzled and frightened. They also declared they had taken precautions to protect their properties. The effect of the preacher's words and the actual burning of one of their rivals in business have hastened a general expurgation of the faults touched on l>y the minister. A. J. Smith, proprietor of the place, said that his loss would be about $50,000. He thought that crossed electric wires was probably the cause of the fire. He had not called on Dr. Lewis and was not present when the minister offered his prayer. An investigation is to be made. The police are looking for two men who were seen near the park early in the day. , i A Singing Mouse. Spartanburg, July 7.?At the home (Of Mrs. Lillie Poinier, a fashionable hnflrdin? house. a singdng mouse has made its appearance. The mouse sings like a canary bird, thrills and warbles. ' The notes are clear and sweet. During the past few nights many people have called at Mrs. Poiner's to he^r the concert given by the mouse. The musical prodigy has caused a great deal of interest. Bolt Dressed the Fowl. Winsted, Conn., July 7.?Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scriber, of West Colbrook, went to Norfolk yesterday to buy meat. The latter had soared so in price that Mrs. Scriber decided not to purchase any, saying it was cheaper to eat "our broilers, but I am tired of dressing them." Returning home, the Seribers found their hennery had been struck by lightning. Nine fowls and broilers were killed, and six of them had been dressed by the bolt so rar as removing the feathers was concerned.. Sea Lion Attacks Keeper. New York, July 10.?Acting Superintendent Morgan, of the Aquarium, was attacked by the big sea lion Buster yesterday, and his right shoulder was badly torn. The sea lion, which has been ugly since its mate was taken to Bronx Park, was barking for its dinner, and Mr. Morgan took its six pounds daily ration to the tank which is twenty feet in diameter. Mr. Morgan stepped over the wire/ "o^'Ttor tVio Tklntfnrm at one end UV VV of the tank, and the seaMion flopped up the Incline that leads to the water. Mr. Morgan, who was stooping, didn't see Buster until the sea lion closed its jaws on his shoulder. With a cry of pain Mr. Morgan tore himself loose and, aided by a keeper, hurled the lion hack into the water. He was taken to his office, in the building, by two attendants, and Dr. Brannon found two deep wounds on the shoulder, besides abrasions where the jaws of the animal had crushed the flesh. A crowd of women and children which filled the aquarium witnessed ^he attack and fled to Battery Park in terror. Four new seals arrived at the Aquarium yesterday from Bar Harbor, where they were caught in a net by a Mrs. McDonald. -i Negro's Flight Was Fatal. Smyrna, Del., July 12.?Columbus Jackson, colored, aged thirty years, was shot and killed to-day by some member of a posse of citizens near Clayton, Del. The negro had been placed under arrest on a railroad train, charged with keeping a speakeasy. When the train reached Clayton the negro broke away from his captor and started to run. Constable ^ - * ?a? J tJOyer, Ol Vyiayum, auu a. uumuci ui citizens gave chase. When the negro ran into a corn field several shots were fired, one of which struck the negro in the stomach. He died in a few minutes. It; is not known who fired the shot and no arrest has been made. John Worth Kern, of Indiana, was nominated by the Democrats for vice-president. It is thought the selection of Kern as a running mate for Bryan will give strength to the ticket. LAW AGAINST SHAMS. Once a Wife Could Be Divorced for False Teeth. "There was once a law against false teeth," said the intiquary, flashing his superb set in a wide smile. "Yes, and if your wife wore false teeth or hair you could divorce her." He took down a curious old book to prove his statement, and read the following from a British act of Parliament of 1670: "That all women of whatever age, rank, profession or degree, whether virgins, maids, or widows, that shall from and after passing of this act ^tmnr oo/l,1 <-?q i>r?H hptrnv in lliipuoc uyvu, uvuuvn/) y | to matrimony any of his majesty's ! male subjects, by scents, paints, cosI metics, washes, artificial teeth, false hair, Spanish wool, iron stays, hoops or high-heeled shoes, shall incur the penalty of the laws now in force against witchsraft, sorcery, and such like misdemeanors, and that the marriage, upon conviction, shall be null and void."?New York Press. Well Supplied With Thumbs. Seven men with twenty-eight thumbs is the rather remarkable record of John Hoge and his six sons, who live on a ranch near Blacktower, New Mexico. The elder Hoge was born with two thumbs on each hand, both fully developed and both under perfect control. He is the father of six big, healthy sons, each of whom has two extra thumbs, just as well developed and under control as their father's. The men say they suffer no inconven-/ ience from their peculiar deformity. All wear gloves during certain seasons of the year, but in order to fit their hands they are forced to have fhem made to order, each with a dou- 1 ble set of thumbs.?Denver Post. 1 BOSTON, MASS., AND RETURN. Very Low Rates via the Southern Railway. Account Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the Southern Railway announces very low round trip rates, from all stations, tickets to be sold 1 July 30th, 31st, August 1, 2, ,3, and 4, 1908. Limited August 16, 1908. , Extension of final limit to leave Boston not later than September 1G, 19(18, can be had by depositing ticket at Boston and paying fee of $1.00. Stop-overs, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Round trip rates from principal stations as follows: c Abbeville, S. C., $32.15: Anderson, 5. C., $32.00; Charleston, S. C., $31.95; Chester, S. C., $29.50 Columbia, KC., $31.25; Greenville, S. C. $31.25; Greenwood, S. C., $31.70; Lancaster, S. C., $29.65; Newberry, S. C., $31.50; Orangeburg, S. C., $31.; Rock Hill, S. C., $29.05; Spartanburg, S. C., $30.40. / For detailed information, etc., apply Southern Railway Agents or J. C. LUSK, ) Division Pass. Agt. Charleston, S. C. J. L. MEEK, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Atlanta, Ga. It. J. DBLk| CARRIAGE WORKS I ANYTHINfiONWflTO I Delivery wagons, one and two I horse farm wagons, ice wag- I ons, log carts, sewing machine . I wagons, or any kind of special I work built to order on short I notice. First-class repair and I paint shop, does pipe work and I carries piping and fixtures, brass fittings, engine supplies, fl injectors, steam gauges, en- I gine oils, large stock of bug gies, harness, lap robes and 1 whips for sale cheap. All work 1 will be appreciated and satis- I faction guaranteed I D. J. DELK BAMBERG, 5. C. y || J. F. CARTER | < Attorney-at-Law < > JI BAMBERG, S. C. J [ j* Special Attention OlVen to Settlement * * < > of Estates and Investigation of Titles i> < Offices over Bamberg Banking Co. < > , | J. H.DIXON I Machinist and Engineer I General Repair Shop. We repair all kinds of machinery I and carry a full line of Pipe, Pipe Fit tings, Valves. Injectors, Lubricators, , Oilers, etc. Bring your engine and have the cylinder bored. Maseltrun like new and give you more power. Bring your cotton gins and press parts and have them repaired before the , busy season. A stitch In time saves nine. We repair saw mills, gristmills, ' cane mills; In fact we run a hospital H for sick and disordered machinery. Bring it in and have it cured. Gas en- ' glnes and automobile engine cylinders bored, and new pistons and rings made I that won't leak. Gives you more ' power and better efficiency. We re pair and charge 'storage batteries. Call when In trouble and see what we can do. H ^SBOMUOTTOmi^l j THOUGHT BRIDE A BURGLAR. And Philadelphian Shot Her, Inflicting Mortal Wound. Philadelphia, July 12.?Mistaking his bride of less than year for a burglar, Wm. A. Thomas, aged twentythree years, to-day shot and probably fatally wounded her at their home in the upper section of the city. Hearing a noise in the bath room of the dwelling, Thomas seized a revolver and began an investigation. As he reached the second story of the house Mrs. Thomas emerged from the bath room and her husband discharged the revolver, the bullet striking her in the abdomen. Thomas says he believed his wife to have been in anntVioi. nart nf fho hnnw Hp was a r rd6ted. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under this Head 25c For 25 Words or Less. - For Sale.?Seed rye, $2.50 per bushel; rye straw for loading melons and horse bedding, 50 cents for two horse load. First come first served. D. R. MATHENY. Wanted?An agent to represent us in Bamberg. A nice proposition for a hustler. Good work?prompt service. Laurens Steam Laundry, Laurens, S. C. Salesmen Wanted to look after our interest in Bamberg and adjacent counties. , Salary or Commission. a /i/iwaoo tko vintnr Oil Onmnnnv rmui voa x uv ? ?vwa v?* j Cleveland Ohio. Wanted?Several active, energetic, reliable men to sell an article of general use. No family can do well without it. Only reliable men need apply. Address Quick, care the Herald. Strayed or Stolen.?One pointer dog, white with liver colored spots on body and head, named Sport. Reward if returned to J. H. Murphy, Bamberg, S. C. For Sale.?Five full blood boar and four sows Tamworth and Berkshire crossed pigs. They are beauties. J. M. JENNINGS. Citadel Scholarship. One (1) vacancy in the South Carolina Military Academy, to be filled by competitive examinatipn, exists fh Bamberg county. Application blanks may be obtained by applying to the County Superintendent of Education, or to the Superintendent, Citadel, Charleston, S. c. These applications carefully filled out, must be received by the Superintendent at the Citadel by August 1st, 1908. JOHN F. FOLK ....AGENT FOR.... Ford Automobiles The Car That Goes I TITLES LOANS I EXAMINED NEGOTIATED | J. ALDRICH WYMAN I ATTORNEY-AT-LAW U I Civil and Office upstairs, over I Criminal Practice Bamberg Banking Co. I [HARDWARE I We have on hand I one of the best I and most up-toI date stocks of I Hardware shown I in this city in I many a day, and I cordially invite I you to call and inI spect our line. We I have almost anyI thing you need m I the hardware line I Simmons Hardware Co. I Bamberg, South Carolina I I PORTABLE AND STATIONARY Engines AND BOILERS Saw, Lath and Shingle Mills Injectors, Pumps and Fittings, W ood Saws, Splitters, Shafts, Pulleys, Belting, Gasoline Engines LAR0B5T0CK LOMBARD Foundry, Machine, Boiler Works, Supply Store AUGUSTA, GA. fw'.PRI LEy| I FIRE, LIFE < t ACCIDENT J! 1 INSURANCE1 BAMBERO, - - - - S. C. J[ Candidates* Cards FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate in the approaching Democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the Democratic voters of this State. R. G. RHETT. FOR CONGRESS! I am a candidate for Congress for the Second Congressional District, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. W. S. SMITH. Hampton, S. C. I hereby respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to j Congress from the Second Congress! ional District of South Carolina, subi ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, and I hereby pledge myself to abide the a P +V?a r? o ty? a ar?/1 f a oi1v?r?arf icouu ui iiic oauic auu w the nominees thereof. J. 0. PATTERSON. FOR SOLICITOR 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 will abide the result and support the nominees thereof. H. 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 Democrats of the circuit, as expressed at the primary election, pledging myself to support the nominees thereof. JAMES E. DAVIS. 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 Democratic party and to support the nominees thereof. JAMES F. BYRNES. FOR STATE SENATOR I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the State Senate, sub1'ect to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. J. B. BLACK. FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the House of Representatives subject to the rules and regulations of. the Democratic party. W. L RILEY. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Bamberg County, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary and support the nominees. C. W. GARRIS. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Bamberg County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. B. W. MILEY. 4 , ?? FOR CLERK OF COURT. Heartily thanking the Democrats of this county for their support in the past, I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election as Clerk of Court. Will continue 16 give you the best service of which I am capable. C. B. FREE. FOR SHERIFF * To the Democratic voters: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. If elected I promise faithful service, I will thank the public for their support. Respectfully, E. C. BRUCE. I take this method of announcing to the voters of Bamberg county thatlam a candidate for. re-electioii to the office of Sheriff, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I desire to thank 'the voters and friends for their support and patronage in the past, and promise to conduct myself ana the affairs of theoffice as to merit the confidence of the people in the future. Respectfully, J. B. HUNTER. FOR COUNTY TREASURER To the Democrats of Bamberg county: I hereby announce myself a candidate 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. A. L. KIRKLAND. I am a candidate for renomination for appointment as County Treasurer of Bamberg' county, pledging myself to abide the result of the primary election. T snliAif fli/i cimn/irf rvf tllP X ICk)JL/CU IXU11J OV11V1V UJV ouvi/v*v v* vmv voters. JNO. K FOLK. MAGISTRATE AT EHRHARDT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for magistrate of Three Mile Township. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary and support the nominees. JACOB C. HIERS, JR. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Magistrate in Three Mile Township, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary and support the nominees. J. H. KINARD. We announce L. A. Brabham as a candidate for magistrate for Three Mile Township, and pledge that he will abide by the rules governing the Democratic primaries. VOTERS. FOR MAGISTRATE AT BAMBERG I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Magistrate at Bamberg, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. H. D. FREE. MAGISTRATE AT DENMARK. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of magistrate at Denmark, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. S. G. RAY. FOR CORONER ~ I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Coro,ner of Bamberg county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. J. H. ZEIGLER. , v . . .,p ============ for county supervisor I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Supervisor, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary k and pledge myself to support the nominees of the party. J. B. KEARSE. for~county commissioner. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Commissioner of Bamberg County, subject to the result of the Democratic primary. D. W. PHILLIPS. I hereby announce my candidacy for reappointment as County Commissioner, subject to will of the voters as ex% x pressed at the Democratic primary. I will abide the result and support the nominees. H. J. BELLINGER. PROBATE JUDGE I am a candidate for Probate Judge of Bamberg County. I will abide , -; the result of the Democratic primary and support the nominees. I respectfully solicit the support of all the voters. G. W. GARLAND.' I am a candidate for re-election to the % office of Judge of Probate of Bamberg v county in the Democratic primary, I will abide the result and support the nominees. G. P. HARMON. EVER WATCHFUL f A Little Care Will Save Many Bam* berg Readers Future Trouble. Watch the kidney secretions. See that they have the amber hue of health; . " The discharges not excessive or infrequent. Contain no "brick-dust like" sediment. ,. '- J Doan's Kidney Pills will do this ^ for you. v They watch the kidneys and cure ^ them when they're sick. G. E. Rhodes, 55 Ellis Ave., Orangeburg, S. C., says: "I was troubled fbr several weeks by the irregular action < ;i of my kidneys and felt that I should ^ take some kidney remedy and check the annoyance. As several of my , friends had used Doan's Kidney Pills with good results, I procured a box. :'? "The use of one box regulated the . action of my kidneys and also banish- I ed the pain in my back from which I % had suffered. I heartily recoipmend Doan's Kidney Pills in return for the benefit I received." * For sale by all dealers. Price 50 / cents. Foster-Milburn Go., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the % ^ United States. Remember the name?Doan's?and take no other. ' Eczema | nimnlM ?id akin and scalp diseases are torturing and disfiguring. They are instantly relieved and qniekly wm cared by the following treatment: Bath the parts with ' warm water and Tetterine u ^ Soap, then anoint with Tetterine The fragrant, soothing, healing ointment. Believes the itching. / roughness and Inflammation, and * v/,?-! destroys the germs of the dlsessi. - v Soap 28c, oia tment 80c, at your drag* . :r*&?i gisrs or by mall from s ' ; Shuptrine Co, Savannah* Ga. > #mjQke . RSKSSI | isa Quidinj LiQhj | to those who want good resufisB W W UlA'rAci ISlihi' 8j II IIICIIVCS uic tujj hwmm y land isbriliianf in color. fT~h , I Insures against decay&J?f For Sale by Simmons Hardware Co., BAJ1BERQ, S. C. | LETTERS DISMISSORY. A -if I will file my final account as admin- ' istratoron the estate of J. C. McKenzie with Geo. P. Harmon, Judge of Pro-' . bate, on Friday, July 24th, and will ask for letters dismissory on said estate. j. M. Mckenzie, Administrator. . Bamberg, S. C., June 21st, 1908. v > ???????????? I fi.MOYJB DicKINSON | ;; INSURANCE AGENT ; [ < WILL WRITE ANYTHING i . -}M ! Fire, Tornado, Accident, Ua- < ]t bility, Casualty, in the <[ strongest and most re- <; 0 liable companies. . o !t TELEPHONE No. 10 B. Bun be 1*7, S.C. J [ mlllllllmr""""" q'.'h!'hairI I 1 Dental Surgeon - - - Bamberg* 5. C. , > X In office every day . in the week. Gradu- < > ? Z ate of Baltimore College of Dental 8ur- i. X gery, class 1892. Member S. C. Dental .. X Association. Office In old bank building 0 \ v, : ' 1