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?Ij? Hamburg Ifrralfi Thursday, Jan. 26,1911. i _ ? SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Mr. Edgar L. Price is now at the cotton oil mill, where he has accepted the position of book-keeper. . The small pox quarantine was raised last week, as it was thought by the authorities that all danger of infection was over. " * The small pox scare is about over in Bamberg. Only one case has developed, and numbers of persons and children have been vaccinated. It is likely that Bamberg lodge, Knights of Pythias, will have a sort 2.-. of reunion and oyster supper soon. The members are discussing it. If we can get as many new subscribers and renewals during each month in the year as we have in January, we shall be perfectly satisW fied. I Dr. H. F. Hoover is now the owner of three automobiles. Last week he bought the E. M. F. car of Mr. Henry Zeigler, who has bought a Hudson roadster. An interesting meeting of Bamberg lodge, Knights of Pythias, was held last Monday evening, at which the rank of Knight wras conferred on Mr. Bissell Beach. The general assembly has passed the marriage license bill introduced by Senator Carlisle. This is a measure long needed, and we are indeed I glad it is to become law. Our subscribers have certainly been treating us nice recently in the way of renewing promptly. We no doubt have the most loyal subscribers of any paper in the State. Mr." W. M. McCue has moved " about two miles above town to a J plantation he purchased last year. He has sold his place where he formerly lived to Mr. Barney Johns. How is the dispensary law going to be enforced, now that the governr or has dismissed all the dispensary constables? It is said that the illicit dealers in Charleston are delighted cfver the governor's action. Representative J. A. Hunter, of this county, has introduced a bill in the legislature making it a misdewmtiai. fni? onr nprann to eneaee in I the selling of railroad, theatre or other tickets for speculation. Mr. Greaton E. Bamberg has been appointed as aide-de-camp on the staff of Governor Rlease, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Mr. Bamberg is a son of Capt and Mrs. W. S. Bamberg; he graduated at Clemson college, and for several years has been first lieutenant in the Bamberg Guards. Mr. J. B. O'Neall Holloway, State Lecturer of the Farmers Union, writes us that his trip through Bamberg county recently was one continuous round of pleasure. In his address here last Thursday he spoke of the handsome entertainment he received throughout the Iouuuiy. Mr. R. F. McMillan died in this city Monday afternoon after a short illness. He was about forty years bid, and was a brother of Mr. W. B. McMillan and Mrs. J. H. Lott. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at South-end cemetery, Revs. W. H.Hodges and 0. J. Frier conducting the services. r Married, Sunday, January 22nd, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. F. M. Hauser, l>en' mark, S. C., Mrs. Nettie May Sandifer to Mr. J. Cleve Hightower. The ceremony was quiet, no cards being sent out. This couple is well known, the bride being from the Binaker's Bridge section. Miss Rhena Masher, field secretary of the Young People's Branch, of the National W. C. T. U., and one of her national lecturers and organizers, will make an address at the Methodist church Tuesday evening, Janu ary 31, 1911. She comes well recommended, and the W. C. T. U. of this place desires a large congregation to greet her. The matter of holding the election on the question of annexation to Bamberg county by Warren township is now in the hands of the governor. It is believed that all legal requirements have been complied ?L- with, as the attorneys in charge of the matter were very careful, and it is thought the election will be or% dered soon. We were in error in stating last week that Representative W. L. Ri*ley was chairman of the committee on rules. We read the appointments hurriedly which accounts for the er ror. Mr. Riley is chairman of the committee on internal improvements, and is also a member , of the committees on incorporations, railroads, hanking and insurance, and military. Mr. Hunter is a member of the committees on mines and mining, penitentiary, State house and grounds. k? . St ;; . -v State Lecturer Holloway. At the court house last Thursday State Lecturer J. B. O'Neall Holloway, of Newberry, gave a most interesting and instructive address on the principles of the Farmers' Union. Mr. Holloway had been filling appointments in Bamberg county for a week or more, and he concluded his visit with the meeting last Thursday. , There was a fairly good crowd present, and it was noted that there was. present representative ' farmers from various sections of the county. Mr. Holloway's address was, as stated, interesting and instructive. He took up the principles of the Farmers' . Union and discussed them in telligently and forcefully. He streesed the fact that the Union stands for education, and in this connection he said that he saw some schol houses in the county that did not reflect credit upon us as a people. Everywhere he saw fine churches, which was right but that the schools should keep step with the progress along other lines. He spoke of the great necssity for organization among the farmers. All other business and professions were organized, and while it was exactly right for them to organize, the farmer should also organize. He had not come to antagonize a single organization. It was right to organize in any business, therefore the necessity for the m n who made his living by the sweat of his brow to organize was gre&t. Mr. Holloway told how the Farmers Union had its inception, and gave an interesting history of the organization from its beginning up to the present time. Those present we feel sure enjoyed his address, for there was no attempt to array the farmers against any other class, but a broad, liberal spirit permeated his remarks. There were no appeals to prejudice, as we have listened to unfortunately in the past from some so-called friends of the farmer, and we feel sure the meeting and address will do much good for the cause of the Farmers Union in this county. Business League. A meeting of the Bamberg business league was held last Friday evening. At this meeting Mr. W. P. Riley resigned as secretary and treasurer on acount of not having the time to devote to the duties of the office. Mr. B. D. Carter was elected to fill\the vacancy. A number of matters for the good of Bamberg were discussed and reports had from some of the committees. A special meeting of the league will be held in the city hall Tuesday evening, January 31st, at which every business man in Bamberg should be present. The question to be decided is one of yital importance to this city, and no business man who has the good of the town at heart will be absent from this meeting. The meeting will be held at seven o'clock, sharp, so be prompt. New Advertisements. J. B. Brickie?Own an Automobile. Hoover's Drug Store?The Doctor's Prescription. Herndon's Grocery Store?Up Goes Coffee, Down Goes Eggs. Jones Bros.?Two Car Loads Just In. Empress Lee?Strayed. J. A. Willis, Attorney?Money to Loan. M. O'Riley, Photographer?One Hundred Dollars Reward. C. B. Free, Administrator?Notice to Debtors and Creditors. C. B. Free, Administrator?Sale Personal Property. J. W. Stokes?Strayed. Mr. Bamberg's Appointment. In appointing Mr. G. E. Bamberg, a popular young business man of this city a member of his official staff, with the rank of colonel, Gov. Blease has made a wise selection and one which meets with the approval of the entire community. Mr. Bamberg is thoroughly competent to fill the position with credit both to the State and to the town he will represent. He graduated from Clemson in 1902 with the rank of lieutenant and has served for seven years as a lieutenant of the Bamberg Guards. For th.e past year he has served as battalion adjutant on the staff of Maj. R. Boyd Cole, of Barnwell. He has many friends throughout the State, who will be pleased to know he has been deservedly advanced in rank. Farmers Union Meeting. Ehrhardt, S. C., Jan. 23, 1911. Editor Bamberg Herald:?Dear Sir:?Please state through The Herald that there will be a meeting of the Farmers Union of Bamberg county at Bamberg on Saturday, February 4th, at 11 o'clock a. m. All local unions are requested to send delegates. Yours truly, J. E. MqMILLAN, Secretary. D. P. SMITH, President. Baptist Church News and Notices. DIRECTORY. Preaching service every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and evening at 7:30 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. O. J. Frier. Sunday-school every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, J. A. Hunter, superintendent. B. Y. P. U. every Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, J. A. Hunter, president. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Woman's M. U. meets Wednesday afternoon after each 2nd Sunday. Conference each fourth Sunday after preaching service. Observance of the Lord's SuDDer the first Sundav in each quarter. NEWS AND NOTICES. There was a very good attendance at the prayer meeting service last Thursday evening. Why not let us keep it up during the year and make our prayer meeting worth while? Dr. Hair gave an interesting account of the laymen's meeting in Columbia. Good congregations attended both services on Sunday and gave close attention to the sermons. Pastor Frier's theme Sunday morning was: Right Application as Necessary as Right Views of Scripture Truths. His theme at night was: The Social Influence and Contagion of Sin, as seen from the Career of Jeroboam the first king of the ten tribes of Israel after the division of the kingdom. He preceded the discourse by singing, "Some One is Looking to You." A solemn awe seemed to pervade the congregation as the preacher earnestly pictured the seriousness of leading and influencing others in sin, closing with the scriptural admonition to guard against its contagion as quarantine precautions are taken with reference to contagious diseases. On account of the address of Dr. Vining on Wednesday night, as announced last week, there will be no prayer meeting this week. As Pastor Frier is to preach the missionary sermon at the Union at Blackville next Sunday morning, there will be no preaching here at the morning hour. He will return on the evening train, however, and there will be regular service at night. Several brethren were appointed Sunday to represent this church at the fifth Sunday union meeting of this division at Springtown church next Saturday and Sunday. Any member attending may act as a representative. The special program of the Sunbeam Band for next Sunday night was postponed on account of general vaccination among the children. Hightower-Sandifer. i On Sunday evening at 3 o'clock, January 22, 1911, at the residence of Rev. F. M. lHauser, Denmark, a murriiro wna Hnlpmnized in which Nettie Mae Sandifer and John Cleve Hightower were the contracting parties. The beautiful bride was attired in a dress of cream. She is the only daughter of Mr. John Love, and is well known. She has a host of friends who wish fpr Jier a long and prosperous life. Mr. Hightower is the son of Mr. R. J. Hightower. Veterans Entertained. Lee's birthday was fittingly observed by the U. D. C. chapter at the Mayflower Inn. Twenty-three veterans were present in response to the invitations which had been sent by the chapter. The program consisted of: i Address of welcome, Mrs. G. F. Bamberg, chapter president. Greetings, Mrs. W. P. Jones. Historical paper on Lee, Mrs. John Jennings. Chorus, "Tenting To-night," by Mesdames J. D. Copeland, M. E. Ayer, John W. McCue, Misses Annie Lou Byrd, Frankie Folk and Hattie Newsom. Poem, "Good Night Old Vet," by Kid Cortland, and read by Mrs. J. W. McCue. Rules of bestowal of crosses read by Mrs. M. E. Ayer. During the singing of "Dixie," crosses of honor were bestowed on the following veterans: M. Blount, J. D. Copeland, H. J. Brabham, J. D. Felder, L. N. Bellinger, C. A. Mil hous, H. G. Driggs, J. K. Kisher, Jas. Walker, S. D. Guess, J. B. Hunter, J. F. Jones, and J. H. Zeigler. After the exercises a most sumptuous dinner was served, the ladies deeming it an honor to wait upon those who gave up "all but honor'' to answer to their country's call. Many happy little speeches were made by various veterans, voicing the thanks of the camp to the daughters. All of the old soldiers left with sweet memeories of the past filling their hearts, recalled by the singing of "A Southern Girl" by genial Capt. J. K. Risher, the entire company joining in the chorus. The Herald Book Store has just received a beautiful line of box papers, some of the prettiest you ever saw. All fresh goods, but they go at sample prices, and you save one-half of the regular price. Better see these bargains quick, as we don't get these snaps often and they go rapidly. the hostilities, but that none of these will die.?Anderson Mail. C. F. Rizer receives an extra fine car load of mules and horses at Olar to-morrow, and be wise and see this lot of stock before the best ones are picked over. Rizer handles nothing hut high-grade animals, and these are equal to any lot you have seen. Meeting of the Old Veterans with the , U. P. C. The 19th of January, 1911, will long be remembered by the United Confederate Veterans of Bamberg county, for by special invitation all the old soldiers of the county were requested by the U C. D. of the Francis Marion Bamber Chapter to meet here. Tn nnmnlianpo with thie nntifipn tion, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, quite a number of the old grays were present." Many others whom we had anxiously wished and looked for were prevented by the unfavorable condition of the weather. Will mention a list of those that were present; Capt J. K. lusher, Jas. F. Jones, J. B. Hunter, L. N. Bellinger, J. D. Felder, J. H. Zeigler, H. J. Brabham, S. D. Guess, A. R. Dempsey, J. R. Owens, C. A. Milhouse, W. A. Riley,- F. E. Copeland, J. C. Nimmons, W. R. Copeland, J. D. Rowell, J. E. McMillan, Geo. W. Williams, J. D. Baxter, J. W. Bessinger, Calvin Rentz, H. G. Driggs, and D. B. Smoak?twentythree in all, if we have not overlooked any. We were greatly grati ilea una pieaseu lu stre lllul &u mau; of our most worthy lady friends were so zealously aUied in this praiseworthy organization. The special purpose of the meeting was to award crosses of honor to those that had made the proper application for them through our organized camp, Micah Jenkins, Capt. J. K. Risher and James F. Jones officiating. The meeting was in every respect all that could be desired. The chapter met at the Mayflower Inn, and with great ease and dignity Mrs. G. F. Bamberg and her accompanying secretary, Mrs. M. E. Ayer, presided over the meeting. Being the anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee's birthday, as the secretary called the long roll, many were the beautiful, tender and touching responses in memory of our great, noble and beloved leader. Search the history of modern and ancient times, he has no superior in those esential characteristics that mark, that distinguish the great citizen, the good man, but hv ciria he stands and finds his ?JiUV w?v>v ~ parallel along with the great father of our country, Washington?first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of our countrymen. Now as to the banquet, the dinner which was prepared for the old soldiers, language fails to describe, but there was an abundant supply and sufficient to satisfy the most fastidious appetite, and we readily realized that our fair entertainers had fully met the occasion. There was good cheer and the dear old songs of by-gone days restored pleasant reminiscences of early days, and sweet memory for a brief season rolled back the burden of years and we saw or seemed to see the dear old homestead and all the loved inmates, mother, father, sisters and brothers and all tnat once maae nomtj picaoant with music and song. We thought of that dear old song: "Do They Miss Me at Home?" and only wished that at these social gatherings that our kind friends would devote more time to the singing of the old-time songs. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" was good, but could have been better. Capt. Risher informs me that the zealous work of the Daughters has given new inspiration, and many have joined ouy camp. We are in hopes that this will also encourage us in rasing the necessary funds required for the erection of the Confederate monument, and while they are so active and earnest in their work, let us all come to their support, and let there be no halt until the work is fully accomplished. L. iM. BELLINGER. Bamberg, S. C., January 21, 1911. Three Killed; Eight Wounded. There was a wholesale shooting scrape, in which a number of negroes were engaged, and in which three lives were lost, near Varennes church, in Hall township, Thursday night. It appears that negroes were having a "hot supper" at the home of Claude Ware, a negro who lives on Mr. J. L. Jackson's plantation. Some other negroes, it is said, came up and without warning opened fire from the outside. The firing was returned by those in the house, and a great many shots were fired. Will Watt and Alice Bozeman were so badly wounded that they died last night. Jim Pressley was found dead in a body of woods some distance away this morning. It is supposed that he was in the shooting party. A telephone message from Storeville this afternoon said that eight other negroes were wounded during Chats with the Girls. A teacher for girls of thirty years' experience says, when a pupil was introduced, she always noticed first her dress. If it was plain, neat, and tidy, she was confident she had good material to work with. It showed the girl had an idea of the fitness of things. This argued common sense, which is directly opposed to vanity. Parents make a great mistake when they clothe you in material suitable for women. You will have nothing to look forward to when you are grown. You will feel old before your a nn/I rt* ill fill a miiC) auu r* in uicicuj1 ouui icu tuc | happiest part, the morning of life. ; Be girls first, fun-loving, frolicsome girls, intent only upon getting a strong mind, and a strong body, so when the duties of life come, you will be prepared for them. Be thorough in everything you do, if it is only sweeping a -room. Keep your eyes open, and learn "something of everything," and which is more .important "everything of something." Find out what suits you best, and then direct your efforts mainly to acquiring knowledege that will make you self-sustaining. The richest girl as well as the poorest, should know how to do at least one thing well. See how the Queen of England is bringing up her daughter. "Princess Mary, daughter of the king and queen of England, has been reared in a thoroughly practical manner and though only thirteen years old she is perhaps much better equipped to earn her own living now, were such a necessity imposed upon her, than a girl in a poor family. She has been required to learn French, German and Spanish, but the languages figure as the least of her accomplishments. Her mother, who is clever at needlework, has taught her to make lace and even to make her own clothing. More recently she has taken up the typewriter. She has begged her father to dictate letters to her, as she wants to be of help to him. She says that < when she gets older she will learn stenography. The princess is thrifty, ? ' 1 ? J. ior wnen omj ieii yatia vm sue started an account in the postoffice savings bank." , I am convinced that girls generally think entirely too much about dress and at entirely too early an age. You see, girls, you can be intemperate as well as the boys. Now, don't get vexed, but consider a little. If the statement is true, amend yourselves; if not, resent it Remember a true friend is not one who praises you, whether yt>u deserve it or not, but one who will tell you your faults, so you can mend , them. i T?>?ftoo io iiaod first fr>r a rnvfirine; I/I WO U7 UWVVk AM wv AV* ? w ^ , second, to enhance the attractiveness of the wearer. Can this be truthfully said of some of the fash-; ions nowadays? The more they cost, and the more ridiculous they make you look, seem to stamp them as upto-date. The clothing for women last summer was gorgeous in the extreme, yards upon yhrds of lace insertion, tucks innumerable; now, candidly, girls, do you not think it would have been a more profitable investment to spend the time and money thus used in improving your minds? This ill J ? y\ A oil TTA111? 1 1TTOO Win UU JfUU guuu <3.11 ;vui ?>V?| while the elaborate dress will last only a season or two. Another thing, things are pretty by contrast. ; A jeweler always uses a plain setting for the sparkling diamond. Too many gorgeous things do not look well together. When an artist paints an angel, he always clothes her in plain garments. The face should be the attraction. But I hear you say, "We are not all pretty." True enough, but fancy clothes only aggravate a homely face, while they do not add to the charms of the beautiful. "Loveliness needs not the foreign aid of ornament; But is, when unadorn'd, adorn'd the most." P.'B. P. Olar, S. C., January 21, 1911. Fire in Orangeburg. Orangeburg, Jan. 24.?The ^wholesale grocery establishment of Jennings & Smoak was destroyed by Are last night. The fire was "discovered shortly after midnight and upon the arrival of the fire department the building was a mass of flames. Despite hard work on the part of the firemen the building was a total loss. This large brick warehouse is located on Sellers avenue, in the manufacturing and railroads sections of the city, which is some distance from the business sections. The loss on stock and building is about $15,000, while the insurance on the building was $2,000 owned by Dr. W. S. Barton, of Orangeburg county. The fire is thought to have been of incendiary origin. This is the second large fire at Orangeburg during the past week. The origin of the fire that destroyed the cotton ware house of John Cart, containing 1,000 bales of cotton, on last Thursday, is also thought to have been the work of incendiaries. If you need horses and mules, see Jones Bros, quick. Two car loads j just in, which were selected in East St. Louis by Mr. J: J. Jones, and he sure picked good ones. See them before you buy. < t ; -J /,V ; - ' . ; , % . ' ' :C*: ' : '*' * * V z~'. . . jvr-v': - j - - - -.:v- .wr.% . - ... V . LIE PASSED IN COURT. V ^ Grace and Mordecai Create Disorderly Scene. Charleston, Jan. 23.?A lively wrangle between the lawyers, Messrs. Grace and Mordecai, with the exchange of epithets marked the hearing to-day of the will case of the late Michael C. O'Neill in the probate court, necessitated the adjournment of the court, on acount of the confusion, but not until Sheriff Martin had been sent for to restore order. Capt. Edmund Kemble was op the witness stand on cross-examination. A question of an originhl paper in the case precipitated a dis cussion between tne attorneys wnicn then became personal between -% , Messrs. Grace and Mordecai. The case will be called to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Attorney Smith representing Mr. Mordecai asked for the production of one of the original papers in the * case in the possession of Messrs. Logan and Grace, attorneys for the Misses O'Neill, bringing the remark from Mr. Grace that he feared to at ? let it leave his custody. Mr. Smith inquired to know if Mr. , Grace meant to infer that he would ik steal it, which Mr. Grace denied as to Mr. Smith, and when Mr. Mordecai who was at the side of his counsel asked if the attorney referred to him, Mr. Grace said that he did. Mr. Mordecai then called Mr. Grace a liar. * / Court Adjourned. Mr. Grace attempted to reach him and the disturbance occurred which brought about the suspension of the court for the day, with the probate judge sending for the sheriff to restore order. In an adjoining office and in the corridor of the build, ig the lawyers came together but no blow was pass- / j ed. According to Mr. Grace he demanded an apology which was refused unless he would retract the charge of theft. Mr. Mordecai suggested "a meeting outside of the State" while Mr. Grace wanted to . ^ have a fisticuff settlement Mr. Mor- j decai said that he was not physically able to meet Mr. Grace when Mr. Grace expressed a willingness to use J "hot lead." Serious trouble was however averted. Grace Makes Statement. The lawyers in the case refused to make a statement, save Mr. Grace, L who said that the charge grew out of the recent disappearance of the Mordecai will and .declaration of c O trust from the office of the clerk of the supreme court until the probate ^ judge ruled recently that the papers Bhould be again proved, when the . papers were suddenly found and forwarded to Charleston. business" locals. m Go to Hunter's hardware store for ^ stalk cutters, disc harrows, single '(3. and double plows, in fact everything v^V in the hardware line at very low.' . Drices. . - If you live within the city limits > and order pictures of the better * grades, O'Riley will not require a ? deposit of you. Jones Bros, have on hand a mighty fine lot of stock. Two car loads received this week direct from the ^ West, and they were selected by Mr. J. J. Jones. They are sure good / Sf ones. If yeu live within the city limits and order pictures of the better grades, O'Riley will not require a deposit of you. J j .TnriAs Rrrwt have Inst received tWO " ^ car loads of extra fine horses and mules, being selected in the West byMr. J. J. Jones. Call and see them. If you live within the city limits : and order pictures of the better _ ] grades, O'Riley will not require a deposit of you. C. F. Rizer, at Olar, will receive to-morrow (Friday) evening, the 27th instant, an extra fine car load ; of mules and horses. It will pay -*3 you to see this load before you buy, as it is well known that Rizer takes ? aIaao /\f a+noir r> a - . Ck ynut? Ill U1U V/Wpo VX VWVM handles, and these will he equal to any he has bought in a long time. rj If you live within the city limits and order pictures of the better 4 grades, O'Riley will not require a deposit of you. , ri Jones Bros, are selling so many horses and mules these days that they had to get two car loads this week to supply the demand. If you want first-class stock, see them. If you live within the city limits and order pictures of the better grades, O'Riley will not require a deposit of you. ' , Let Jones Bros, sell you a fine horse or mule. They received two car loads of extra good ones this week. They can suit you in price, quality, and terms. See them be fore you buy. / Xegro Fires into Posse Gainesville Ga., Jan. 24.?When a posse of citizens yesterday went to the home of Henry Shackleford, a negro, to give him a horse-whipping for an alleged insult to two white girls, the negro began shooting, killing Ebb Wily a well known young man of this town. The remainder j of the posse fled. Shackleford made his escape and has not been captured.