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r' > i "Xf J KILLING AT WAGNER. John Mays is Killed by an Officer While Resisting Arrest. Wagener, Dec. 30.?John Mays, a negro who was drunk and disorderly in Wagener last night, was shot and killed by Policeman Kirkland. Kirkland attempted to arrest Mays, who said he would not be arrested, pulling a pistol at the same time, when Kirkland began firing, one bullet taking effect in the center of the abdomen. Dr. O. F. Portwood was summoned, but found the negro in a dying condition. A post-mortem was held by Drs. Portwood and Schofield, with the above findings. The shooting took place about 7 p. m. Mays lived about 30 minutes after the shooting. He is a strange negro in this section, but is said to have deserted his family in Edgefield. Crank Says He is God's Angel. Spokane, Wash., Jan. 2.?Stark naked and apparently deranged, Frank Mays, a strapping laborer, 26 \ vears of age. in the Billy Sunday Tab ernacte last night attempted to mount the pulpit to deliver an exhortation on "The Devil." The man was prevented from carrying out his purpose by ushers, with whom he fought like a tiger. Wrapped in a blanket, he was taken to the city jail; bound hand and foot. At the station Mays declared he had disrobed to prove that he was an angel from God. Still manacled, the laborer was locked up in a strong cell, where he squirmed out of the blanket and began to shout that he was the devil, come to put Billy Sunday out of business. He varied those statements by singing hymns. Before making his spectacular attempt to enter the pulpit Mays went into a.waiting room where he disrobed. He was half way to the pulpit when he was discovered. His herculean strength enabled him to fight his captors for several minutes before he was overpowered and bound. s Helping Dr. Hartzog. f The Baptists of Arkansas have inaugurated a vigorous campaign in behalf of Ouchita College to secure t funds to pay off indebtedness and to I provide a better income for the fuI ture. Dr. H. S. Hartzog, formerly of I this State, is president of Ouchita, I and is co-operating with two finan ^cial agents, and together they are I making fine headway. The history of 3 1 ? /inllaco 4t? rmp si me aenumma, uuuai AAA ? State is duplicated in every other. Success is attained only through struggles and sacrifices, hut the struggles and sacrifices yield immense dividends.?Baptist Courier. . ' Kentucky Feudists Disperse. || Jackson, Ky., Jan. 1.?Fearing H that the governor would send troops *rto Breathitt county to preserve order, v&pthe Callahan and Deaton factions tor&j day agreed to a truce and disbanded. Both bands left Jackson late to-day. f. The compromise was the result of the <1 dismissal of the warrants against /; Former Sheriff "Ed" Callahan and < seven of his adherents, who were charged with the shooting of Rash i Sebastian, and those against Go van : Smith and two of the Deaton faction I | for confederating and for shooting up the Callahan home shortly after the presidential election. Judge Taulbee's action in dismissing the warrants, it is said, was taken on thl recommendation of some of the most prominent citizens and leaders in the law and order movement in Breathitt county.. When the cases were called this morning Judge Taulbee was about to order the summoning of armed men to take the place of the troops which the governor has been asked to send. Then the proposal to dismiss the warrants in the interest bf peace was made and to this the court agreed. "Parceling Out De People." Fishing, two boys strung their big t catch on the same string. Passing a grave yard they entered the gate to . divide the catch, dropping two fish just as they went into the cemetery, q Passing, an aged negro heard the ' boys: "I'll take this one, you that j ope, you that one," etc. TTie negro listened in dismay and ran away as rapidly as his old legs could carry him. He met his negro minister, who called: "Deacon, why you run in such terror?" "Declare, parson, I been down yonder by de graveyard and over de i fence heard de devil and de Lord parceling out de people atwen 'em." The parson laughed at the old man's fright and made him go back with him to the graveyard to convince him of his error. The boys were still dividing? i "You take this I take that," etc. J Finally one boy asked. "What you going to do with them two at the gate?" This was more than parson or deacon could stand, and both ran pellmell, neither wishing to take any further chances, no matter what was * - x 1 A _ going on 311st over me icuuc.?Augusta Chronicle. Aiken"Augusta New Road. The Augusta-Aiken Highway Association has already raised five thousand dollars for the construction of the highway between Augusta and Aiken, and work is now in progress on the portions of the highway which will have to be built through the woods and fields. There are about five miles of road that will have to be constructed outright through the territory between Belvidere and Langley, and the association wants this portion completed before any others. The greater part of the road between Augusta and Aiken is in good condition, and therefore does not require working, but the portion which must be constructed will be begun at once. President J. C. Lamar, of the Association, states that before the end of the tourist season there will be a splendid road between Augusta and Aiken, although they will not be able to equip it as thoroughly as they would wish, but by next winter the Augusta-Aiken cement-gravel road will be one of the best in the country.?Aiken Re SHOT TO D^ATH BY WOMAN. John Emerson Stone Killed by May Woolard. Norfolk, Va.. Dec. 30.?A special to the Ledger-Dispatch from Washington, N. C., says: "John Emerson Stone, aged 22, highly connected in Boston and New York, was shot and killed early today by May Woolard, who then shot herself twice and may die. "Stone went to the woman's house to avow his intention of leaving here. It is said she coaxed him into the house and when he refused to remain drew a revolver and shot Stone in the right temple. When he fell she fired again, the ball lodging in the base of his brain. Then she shot herself twice in the forehead and temple. The doctors at the hospital say that the woman has a fighting chance for her life. Stone has two brothers, Albert Stone, New York, and Capt. Edgar Stone, U. S. A., stationed in Luzon, P. I. The former is on his way - * XI 1 J M here to take cnarge 01 me uuuy. Inspector's Slayer Caught. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 3.?William Sorsby, who shot and killed Postoffice Inspector Charles Fitzgerald at Clinton, Miss., September 29, last, was captured near the scene of the killing to-day. Sorsby was found in the attic of the home of a friend, where he states he has been in hiding for several weeks, and offered no resistance. The killing of Fitzgerald followed the checking up of the books of the Clinton postoffice, where Sorsby acted as deputy postmaster, and the finding, it is stated, of a discrepancy of $750 in his accounts. The amount was paid and Sorsby is alleged to have endeavored to persuade the inspector to make no report to the postoffice department. This Fitzgerald refused to do and was shot and killed by Sorsby as he was about to board a train en route to his home in this city. Saloon Opened on Barge. 'Vicksburg, Miss., Jan. 3.?In spite of the State-wide prohibition law which went into effect on January 1, Vicksburgers can get all they want to drink. Within 150 feet of the city proper, on the Louisiana side of the Yazoo canal, a saloon has been opened on a barge. Patrons have swarmed across the narrow canal in launches and skiffs, the saloon proprietor furnishing free rides to the thirsty. Sheriff Sevier of Madison parish, La., has a deputy stationed on the Koftro tn nreserve the Deace. WW r- - A Woman Hydrophobia Victim. Moulton, Ala., Jan. 3.?Miss Ruby Green, daughter of a well known farmer living near Newburgh, died yesterday afternoon from hydrophobia contracted in an unusual manner. A mad dog recently bit a horse owned by Mr. Green, father of the young woman. The horse later went mad and was shot. Miss Green had a slight abraison on her left wrist and in some manner this became infected some manner this became infected while she was around the horse. Attacked by Neighbors. ^ Thomasville, Ga., Jan. 3.?B. F. Sikridge, who lives at Sale City, Ga.: mear here, was found this morning near Thomasville with his throat cut from ear to ear and with numerous bruises on his body. He will probably recover. Akridge says that he left Thomasviiio ?9tnrdav afternoon to walk tc his home and that atOchlochnee rivei he was met by a crowd of men from his own neighborhood, who attacked him and inflicted the injuries whicl he bears. He says that some held him and others of the crowd covered him with rifles, while one man cut his throat. He refuses to give th* names of his assailants. Crushed Hopes. "Times are changed," said Mari Twain, speaking of Washington.* "1 doubt if nowadays a man of Washington's unswerving integrity would be able to get on. "A rich lawyer, after dinner th< other night, went into his den for ? smoke. He took down from his pip* rack a superb meerschaum, a birthday present from his wife; but alas as he started to fill the pipe it cam* apart in his hands. The bowl hac been broken in two and then care lesslv stuck together. "With loud growls of rage th* lawyer rushed irom his den and de manded to know who had broken his new meerschaum. His only son, ? boy of 11 spoke up bravely: " 'Father,' he said, 'I cannot tell ? lie. I did it.' "The lawyer praised the lad's Washingtonian veracity, but thai night on his pillow he groaned anc went on terribly about the incident " 'Heaven help me,' he said, 'ii had been my life's dearest wish tc rear up my son to my own profes sion. but now?alas?alas?' Tit-Bits. tf?c Thrnat. vutj a.AAw w?? Anderson, Jan. 1.?News reachec the city to-day of a suicide which oc curred in the northern section o: Garvin township, near the Pickenf county line, yesterday. Mr. W. A Young, a white man about sixty years old, with apparently no reason, ex cept that he was tired of life, slashec , his throat with a razor and was found by members of his family ? short distance from the house gasping for breath. He was taken intc the house and died within a verj short time. Mr. Young was a farmer and lasi year was a tenant on the plantatior of Dr. W. A. Tripp. To Stop Sale of "Near Beer." Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 2.?News of the method adopted by Milledgeville, Ga. to remain dry reached here to-day The town council has imposed a license of $20,000 upon the sale ol "near beer." The town experiment 1 ed with a $10,000 license on lockei clubs and its unqualified success lec to the "near beer" regulation. ' ? ? W & /n 11^ 1 Genfl flimuauuwimmu!<''H|w YOUTHS DROWNED. Two Dent Brothers Lose Their Lives in Roanoke River. Roanoke, Va., Jan. 1.?Clarence Dent and Luther Dent, aged 18 years and 19 years, respectively, the sons of Robert Dent, or Roanoke, were drowned to-day in Roanoke river, near this city. The two brothers, with a third brother, were fording the stream in a wagon when the swift current swept the horses from their feet. Clarence and Luther were thrown into the water, but the third brother managed to reach the bank. The river is swollen as the result of melting snows flowing from the mountain sides. The bodies of the drowned boys have not yet been recovered. Killed by Wounded Deer.. Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 1.?That S. R. Swindell was killed by a wounded deer was the verdict of coroner's jury at the close of an investigation into the death of a prominent citizen of Beaufort county, whose body was found to-day in about three feet of water in a creek near the spot where he suddenly disappeared from a party of hunters Wednesday, near Broad : creek. Hundreds of men had searched for two days for the missing man, ' whose body was located by bloodhounds in a small pond, a large buck deer being found near him. wounded. A number of cuts and bruises on the body and head of the man were found. flHEliAUTY*! ! I OF SOME PIANOS ! j J is only in the case. It is much < . ? easier to make a handsome case < 1 > P than it is to put music into it. An I ' d ordinary mechanic can do the one? ( > i M the other requires the best skill of | I [ | an artist. ? i! THE BRIGGS \ I PIANOS f j all have artistic and durable cases; 2 I ^ but in tneir iactory tuusuwi, kuc- ^ [ 5 ful, studious attention is given to > - J the production of a perfect musical ( I 0 tone. The thorough and honest 1 ? construction of the 1? P | fl AQ ( - J is a positive guar-BUI 11 llO 1 1 J antee of its lasting qualities. We ' - # would like to show you how a I * " 0 Briggs is made. ( * I w Tuning Carefully Done. I 1 i ( G. A. LUCAS, 5 i P. O. Box 490 Augusta, Ga. X ? 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Me C #1.00 Write today! Send 10 cente to help pay postefe and ? packing and receive the above "Famous Collection," togather with oar New end Instructive Garden Goido. I GREAT NORTHERN 8EED CO. 1488 Bow Bt. Rockford, DUnols . ihe Peruvian C \ ? ' Untouched by the Chemist or the ggj, For TOBACC P COTTON, TI Peruvian Guano C ( ?T"~ CHARLESTON, S FINDING MONEY]; ( i Interest money is like money found?and no money ' comes easier when once you have made a start. It takes ONE DOLLAR to make the start, and your money works for you both night and day. Better make a start to-day and see how easy it is. 4 Per Cent on Savings Deposits. PEOPLES BANK Bamberg, S.C. \ /, ?9 To Whom These Presents May Concern, Greetings: fig , ? S This Financial Statement is Sent You for a S g 1 First. To call your attention to the g ^ ? That our cash resources have reached a grand total of over * i X 3 I Second. That your checking account would be appreciated find I p P handled to your entire satisfaction. < S ^ That we would accept an account from you in our savings department (j ? ? c (subject to the rules governing same) on which we will pay you 4 per cent ? 38 We respectfully solicit your account 2 ? 11 EHRHARDT BANKING CO., - Ehrhardt, S. C. j j 1 Hardware Bargains I @ If you want bargains in Hardware, a @ call on us at the ware house in rear of sj @ our burned building. We have a lot of A @ goods saved from the fire, all of which A @ are being sold way below cost. Come A X J,. A. HUNTER X Ss The Hardware Man Bamberg, South Carolina Ss jgil j il; !: :! ill il? Hi ill gi ft ffi ft ill il? glgig I DON'T THROW IT AWAYf j < $ That broken gun or pistol, or perhaps if? 3? it's a bicycle that is not in working 3? ? order. Don't throw it away, but let 3? 3? me repair it so that it will give you as ' ? 3? much service as though it were new. 3; i'i I am fully prepared to execute repair 3? 3? work promptly and satisfactorily, w - 3? and solicit your patronage. ? |J. B. BRICKLEf i; The Repair Man - - - - Bamberg, S. C. i; 15 3:3? ili il? il? :! ;Ii ft ill ill 3.' 3? il) Hi !B3K&3? 3? 3? 3? $ ^skFo^aCoupoi^radiii^Car^| (Given absolutely free only at Hoover b urug owic t, u.^ _ your card is punched showing cash purchases amounting to I 83.00, return it to us^and you will receive a 81,000.00 accident policy free. THINK THIS OVER ^APPO'T' ' v ? I Would your family be benefitted by receiving 81,000.00 In the I event or your sudden death, and have you provided for this emergency? NOW IS THE TIME. The goods you purchase ' I here cost no more than elsewhere. We have Just opened up I our new line of holiday goods, and a large line of Jewelry of high class. Hoover's Drug Store! TELEPHONE 44 BAMBERG, S. C. I Whether you talk with your'neigh- \ prosperous town is that in , bor or stranger at home or abroad, which you see the farmers patroniz- , riding or walking, always have a the home merchants, the laborers good word for your town. Speak of! aU^nfmSed by , the beautiful homes, the nice streets, a spirit that they will not purchase the excellency of the surrounding articles abroad if they can be bought ; country and the intelligence and en- at home. The spirit of reciprocity ' ^man mprhanics. trades-1 by'your town ttrougtthick and tt5n men""?*? friend in?tim?M>t' disttess?and you pl?fect rae to do business Such will find it prosperous and thriving a town let us all strive to make Bam as never before. berg. ^ i? i?^ <ij&?Z~*;:W i^UCK J V;' or my deputy owing places on lamed for UH|^HHB|^^H ieiving returns of notice of real jold since last return^^H^^H^^H Lees?Tuesday, Denmark?W ednes^^^^^^HHH January 6th and 7 th, Olar?Monday and nary 11th and 12th, Govan?Wednesday, Midway?Thursday, Farrell's Store? Hunter's Chapel? nary 19th, 1909. , Colstpn?Wednesday, Ehrhardt?Monday January 25th and 26th^l?HMH^H St. Johns?Wedn^tea 27th, 1909. . until 11 a. m., li90fcV .'^sH Kearse?-Thursday, JaBq63$jSllt$B 12 to 4 p. tn. r^H All male pereons betwe^jOwsql of 21 ana bu^tau* m payer will Pmeet me in yematL OA A UU|/U*U w . e_ of March, 1909, until tb^^JB^B of March, 1909, a penaltfl cent, will be added to taxes. Following is the For State purposes, 5tt^B^^B For county purposes, M Constitutional school ta^^M^^B Total 11% mills. MB Special school levies: ' Bamberg, No. 14, 7 Binnaker's, NO. 12, Clear Pond, No. 19^^^^^BH| Colston, No. 2 ^B^^R^^B| Cuffie Creek, No. 2flB^^^^^B Denmark, No. 21; 6 Ehrhardt, No. 22, 2 miO|RB| Govan, No. 11, 4 ;mills.;'%?&$* ..' Hunter's Chapel, No. 16 , Hopewell, No. 1, 3 mills. Heyward, No. 24, 2 mills, Hampton, No. 3, 2 mills. Lees, No. 23, 4 mills. Midway, No. 2, 2 mills. Oak Grove, No.-20, 2 mills: Olar, No. 8, 4 mills. All male persons betweentSe agfifti of twenty-one and sixty yearn exewg Confederate soldiers and sailers,' are exempt at fifty years of jaSgb* All liable to a poll tax of one dollar. B Capitation dog tax, 50 cents. ; Jg All male persons J| years of ageJetrftrb^^^^BtotABj Janf&rsuMtfg. and turns to the auditor, before the 1st of Jantta^^^^^^B I will receive the tion tax ($2.00) from Octo^^B^H 190$, until March 1st,_190^^^m Treasurer Bamberg, S. C., Sept 15,|P^^H Shoe & Harness Repafc^H ' I have moved into the store IftWjflH copied by The Bamberg Herald, I am better prepared to nrve jce^^H ever. All sorts of harness and paired and satisfaction naatttj^^H manufacture harness of halters, etc. Give me a triaL^^^^^^H n w. Mum | WILL WOTffANVTMNOlVHh ? Fire, Tornado, Accident, | strongest and roost | TELBPWOWB