The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, May 04, 1911, Page 8, Image 8

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?gjj "" Bamberg Ifcralii Thursday, May 4, 1911 SHORT LOCALS. fh-ief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The rains of last week were mighty fine and were of much benefit to the young crops. The monument fund is growing right along and the ladies feel sure ? that the additional sum needed will be forthcoming. You are cordially invited to attend a dance to be given in Ehrhardt, Tuesday evening, May 9th, for benefit base ball team. The public is cordially invited to attend a play to be given at Cuffy Creek school, on Friday night, May 5th, at 8:30 o'clock. 5?: ' ' t-?_n: Mr. n. i\. smiiugci uao icoiguvu as book-keeper at the Peoples Drug Company and has accepted a position as book-keeper for A. Rice. The Orangeburg Minstrels with band will appear at the C. F. S. chapel this Friday evening under the auspices of the U. D. C. chapter. The county board of commissioners held a meeting here last Monday, but nothing was done except to approve claims against the county. The Carlisle Fitting School team went to Orangeburg Monday and played a game with the Orangeburg Collegiate Institute. The Fitting School boys lost the game by a score of thirteen to one. A game of base ball was played here Tuesday afternoon between Banrberg and Denmark, and Denmark won by a score of twelve to eleven. Several people from Denmark were here to attend the game. The Herald acknowledges a contribution of $1.00 each to the Confederate monument fund from Messrs. H. Z. and J. A. McMillan, also a contribution of $2.00 for the same purpose from Mr. P. M. Varn. Rv. Rev. A. B. Watson, who has been in charge of the Ehrhardt circuit, Koa triAn nn thp work and moved to " his farm down in Beaufort county, as his health gave way. No preacher has been assigned to the work so far. Mr. O. K. Wilson, director Of the Orangeburg military band which is to giye a minstrel show here to-morrow (Friday) evening, was in the city last Thursday afternoon. He stated that the band would give their show in Orangeburg Wednesday evening before coming here, and he assures us that the entertainment is all~to the good. / In a letter renewing his subscription, Maj. Jos. Carter, of Lodge, says: "Fully one-third of the cotton crop in this section is yet to be planted; a lot of the first planted came up to a bad stand and some is being replanted; cry of bad seed and some complain they have not seed to replant. Corn to a fairly good stand; ground too dry to germinate seed.M While gambling last Saturday night Bounce Miller struck Elliott Williams in the head with an axe. The blow was evidently a light one or Williams's head was extraordinarily hard, for Williams was not hurt very much. His ear was cut in two, but he was well enough to go to work Monday afternoon. Miller claims that Williams was attempting to cut him with a knife when he struck him. Miller is now in jail. Both parties are negroes. Municipal Election. The municipal election at which a mayor and six aldermen were elected to serve for the next two years, took place Tuesday. The polls were opened in the city hall, with Messrs. G. A. Jennings, B. D. Carter, and M. E. Ayer as managers. The vote stood as follows: For mayor?N. P. Smoak 89; B. W. Miley 48.. Smoak elected. For aldermen: C. W. Rentz 132, J. J. Smoak 129, E. H. Henderson 128, A. McB. Speaks 113, I. B. Felder 91, JE. c. nays /d, j. l>. | Copeland, Jr., 74, M. W. Brabham 71. The first six named were elected. The election was quiet, and a light vote was polled. About 160 voters had registered, this being a very small number, and of these only ^ i- 138 voted. There was a quiet fight put up against Mr. M. W. Brabham, and he was defeated by only a few jjfe^ votes. He received a majority of the votes cast but he was led by two others by less than a half dozen votes. Mr. Brabham had served the old council as clerk and treasurer and had made a most efficient and painstaking official, and for the good of the town his defeat is to be regretted. No doubt the fact that he enforced the laws in the discharge of his duties was what brought it about. * For commissioner of public feorks Mr. G. Moye Dickinson was re-elected, being the only city official to succeed himself, he receiving 132 votes. O'Riley will^return home about May 15th. No pictures will be made after t)he 10 th. New Advertisements, J. R. Hughes?Wanted. J. B. Brickie?Michelin Tires. Hoover's Drug Store?Which Flavor, Please? Mrs. K. I. Shuck & Co.?May Days Are Pleasant. E. A. Hooton?Commencement Specials at Hooton's. D. B. Johnson, President?Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination. o Lees Annual Picnic. The Lees annual May .picnic will be Saturday, May 6th. On this day the people of Lees meet at the graded school building, spread a bounteous table, and invite all their friends to dine with them. The public is invited to attend. City Council Meeting. The new city council held a meeting Tuesday afternoon and organized. C. W. Rentz was elected mayor pro tern; E. H. Henderson, clerk and treasurer; A. McB. Speaks, hall manager. Street committee: J. J. Smoak, chairman; E. C. Hays, C. W. Rentz. S. A. Hand was reelected chief of police^ and W. Moody night policeman. This was the only business transacted by council. Traveling Man Arrested. About two weeks ago a young Greek named Victor Canares came to town claiming to be a singer for the Vln+nr Tolbinor Maohiflo Hp WAS AP V IV/tVi X iuuvu?Mv? .. companied by a woman whom he claimed was his wife, stating that he married her at Johnston, S. C., three years ago. While here he gave an entertainment at the graded school auditorium, which was attended by only a few people. Last Saturday night a week ago he prevailed on Dr. H. F. Hoover to cash a draft on a New York bank for $30.00 and skipped out of town on the 3 o'clock a. m. train. Dr. Hoover became suspicious as to the draft, as a close examination showed it to look very much like a forgery, so efforts were made to locate Canares. He was found at Sum ? -S 1 -i.x merville last i nursaay nigui ami arrested and brought back to town Friday morning, along with his wife. He denied that the draft was a forgery, saying it was given to him by a traveling man named Morris who owed him $50. . The draft was on the First National Bank of New York and was signed by J. Morris, cashier, being endorsed the same way, also by Victor Canares. Canares claimed he had no money and was put in jail, but during the day or night his wife managed to raise a good part of the money, and the case was compromised with Dr. Hoover by paying him a part of the money, so Saturday morning Canares and his wife left town, going from here to Branchville, where he stated he would give an entertainment. The wife of Canares is said to have been divorced from her former husband, who lives at Johnston, and she has two little girls, who were with her at Summerville when Canares was arrested. The children with a negro nursei were left at Branchville Friday morning on the way hack to Bamberg. Canares also owed Dr. Hoover a hill for medical attention to his wife during his stay here, he being here about a week, and he also beat this office out of a small amount for printing, as well as other parties for small sums. He claimed he was going to open a laundry here, so we understand, and told a number of different tales as to what he was and what he was going to do. He told us when he left town Saturday morning that he was going to pay us next week, but we have little hope of his doing so. Other towns that he visits should be on the look out for him and cash no drafts for him nor let him have anything on credit. The hank here sent a telegram to New York in reference to the draft, and the reply came that the party was unknown. There is no doubt but that Canares made out the draft himself, signature, endorsements and all. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Cotton Oil Company was held at the office of the company in this city Tuesday morning, when a report of the operations of the plants at Bamberg and Denmark for the past year were made. The same directors were re-elected, as follows: G. Frank Bamberg, J. Aldrich Wyman, G. Moye Dickinson, J. A. Williams, E. C. Hays, C. F. Rizer, and W. M. Brabham. The meeting of stockholders then adjourned. < The directors then held a meeting and elected the following officers: W. M. Brabham, president; C. F. Rizer, vice president; G. Moye Dickinson, manager and treasurer of the Bamberg plant; D. G. Richardson, manager and treasurer of the Denmark plant. * Notice to Veterans. Headquarters Camp Jenkins, No. 627, Bamberg, S. C., May 2, 1911. Dear Brethren and Comrades:?As May 10 is memorial day, the Francis Marion Bamberg Chapter U. D. C. is going to have the corner stone to the Confederate monument laid that day, and they want all the old soldiers in the county to be present to witness the ceremonies. Please meet me at Sheriff Hunter's office about 10:30 o'clock. All soldiers having crosses of honor will please wear them, and those who have applied for crosses will he present to receive same. We will arrange some ribbon badges to pin on all so we will know each other. Those who have not yet applied for crosses can make application for same. J. K. RISHER, Commandant Camp Jenkins. Home Canned Tomatoes. Editor The Bamberg Herald:?We have been enjoying some tomatoes canned by Mr. G. E. and Miss Sudie Ritter. They put up several hundred cans last season and I hope have another crop in view. The tomatoes have a most excellent flavor and are full weight. I am convinced tomatoes of this grade would sell readily. Why not raise them at home instead of buying them? MRS. A. W. BRABHAM. Minstrel Friday Evening. The minstrel show to be given by the Orangeburg military band and orchestra at the Fitting School auditorium to-morrow (Friday) evening will be certain to please. This band is one of the best in the State, and the organization has some real musical and minstrel talent. Prices: general admission 50 cents; reserved seats 75 cents; all school childreu 25 cents; reserved seats on sale at Peoples Drug Co. The band will give a free concert on Main street about 6 o'clock Friday afternoon. Remember the U. D. C. Chapter will receive a part of the proceeds for the monument fund. There should be a crowded house. Laying of Cornerstone of Confederate Monument. . \ Next Wednesday, May 10th, will be a memorable day in the annals of Bamberg county. On that day at 11 o'clock in^the morning, the cornerstone of the Confederate monument will be laid, Senator J. B. Black acting as master of ceremonies. j The program will be as follows: Opening Prayer?Rev. A. H. Hodges. Introductory Address?Hon. S; G. Mayfield. Bestowal of crosses of honor upon the following veterans: J. P. Baxter, J. W. Bessinger, W. T. Beard, Sim Burbridge, Rev. S. P. Chisolm, W. R. Copeland, A. R. Dempsey, G. W flarland. J. B. Kearse, J. E. Mc Millan, C. M. McMillan, M. A. Moye, A. L. Myers, J. C. Nimmons, J. R. Owens, H. T. Pearson, Calvin Rentz, J. D. Robinson, W. A. Riley, J. D. Rowell, Geo. P. WilliAs. Address?Prof. D. W. Daniels, of Clemson college. Laying of the cornerstone. Song?"Dixie," by graded school children. Decoration of soldiers graves in the three cemeteries of the town. After the exercises, dinner will be served at the court house by the ladies of the chapter. The veterans present will be given complimentary tickets for the dinner. All of the business men of the town, as well as those who come in from the coun try for the exercises or tne aay, are urged to come over and take dinner, also the ladies and children. The price of the dinner will be 25 cents, with cream and cake extra. Cream will also be served during the afternoon. A brass band will be in attendance and furnish music during the day. Died in Eighty-fifth Year, Bamberg, May 1.?Mr. Wilson Beard, who was porbably the oldest Confederate veteran in Bamberg county, died at his home, near Colston, this morning. He was in the 85th year of his age, and until recently was a comparatively active and healthy man. He will be buried at the family cemetery near his home to morrow morning. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends in this county. Don't fail to see the minstrel show T*_'J ? J 4 r nua.y 111511 ?.. Mr. J. T. O'Neal received a telegram last Thursday advising of the death of his brother, Dr. Wm. O'Neal, of Estill, but was received too late for him to attend the funeral services. Services will be held at Ghent's Branch Baptist church on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month instead of the 2nd and 4th as heretofore. The pastor, Rev. Frank M. Hauser, will preach at 4:30 p. m., on the 1st Sundays, and at 11 a. m. on the 3rd Sundays. ' 55 r?v. MEMORIAL DAY. Annual Observance of the Day at Rivers' Bridge. Wanderer's Rest, May 1.?Memorial day, April 28, was ushered in by sunless skies and lowering clouds, with an occasional shower, but these did not deter the old soldiers and many others from their purpose to pay tribute to those heroic Georgians who gave their lives in battle at Rivers' bridge February 4th, 1865. This association has the unique distinction of any other in this State, as it decorates the graves on or near the 26th day of April and does honor to those whose lives were given up in one battle. The devotional exercises were con ducted by Rev. D. B. Groseclose. The speaker, Col. Jas. Armstrong, of Charleston, was introduced by the venerable old soldier, Dr. N. F. Kirkland, who in his matchless way in a few well chosen and appropriate words placed the speaker before an eager and expectant orderly audience, who for several minutes were convulsed with laughter by anecdotes so well told by the speaker, then in a graphic-way he told of war, actual war experiences as seen and felt, that went home to the heart of every old soldier that wore the gray present and who suffered in the trying days of the sixties. He paid a high tribute to the women of the Confederacy and the thrilling and soothing effect of their tender care and skillful nursing of the sick or wounded. He also paid his audience high praise for their chivalry and beaming faces spread out before him in one vast panorama of youth and beauty. After the speaking the old soldiers formed in line, marched from under the large shed and formed a circle around the graves, then came the ladies with wreaths and garlands of beautiful flowers and placed them over the graves, still showing the devotion of woman in a righteous cause. All honor to woman, first in every true man's heart, in the home, pain or suffering, peace or war, and last to lay flowers on a fallen hero's grave. In the meeting of the association no change of officers were made, all of them beng re-elected. A resolution rvaa nffprod ftskiuff the managers of the annual ball at Ehrhardt to change date of same, as the old soldiers felt that they and this memorial occasion were dishonored by same. Said resolution was passed by a unanimous vote, also asking that no more balls be given on evening after memorial to wound the pride and feelings of those who fought, bled and died in the lost cause. And now let us not forget to Honor God, for He is king of kings, The maker and giver of all we have, So dwell not long on passing things. iTJTr?nr?i? tho Cinlrifpr who sleCUS his long sleep, Where birds sing the passing days and hours, Who gave up his home, friends and life, To save this country to his and ours. Honor the heroes who once wore the grey, Whose ranks are shattered and worn, Who with gray locks and eager steadfast eye, Look to the great reunion never to be torn. OLD TIMER. ANNUAL REPORT OF Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Bamberg, S. C., May 2, 1911. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council, Bamberg, S. C. Gentlemen:?I have the honor to submit herewith my report. I have endeavored to make the report as full and intelligent as possible, believing that it may be of some use as information to our successors in office. Some of the things which I enumerate are doubtless irrelevant as part of a treasurer's report, but they will serve as information to a great many of our people who do not take the time to look into the details of the finances of the town. The outstanding bonded and floating indebtedness is costing the town about $2,300 each year, this amount being used to pay interest and to retire one bond of the public building series; this item is in detail as follows: Interest public building series, rate 6 per cent, $600; bond $375. Beginning 1898 this runs for 40 /\?i(rino1 Knnrfa <1 ^ COO Ollt J CCll O f Ui Igxuai uv/uuo y X Vy V V v v ?-V standing $10,125. Interest on electric lights bonds, rate 4^ per cent, $675. Beginning 1906 for 40 years; bonds not due until 1946; option 1926;- $15,000. Interest water works bonds, rate 5 Vz per cent, $385. Beginning 1909 for 40 years; bonds due 1949; option 1929; original $7,0(30. Interest floating debt, Ifete 8 per cent, $240; $3,000. Borrowed by council under Dr. Geo. F. Hair for city hall; note held by Mrs. Sallie R. Owens; due February 9, 1912; pledge of taxes and city hall rents. Total for interest and bond of public building series, $2,275. Total bonded and floating indebtedness Town of Bamberg, $35,125. During the administration of the present council we have handled in round numbers $25,000. The first year of our term the amount was considerably larger than this one just past. This was due very largely to to the fact that the funds from the dispensary were not included in our year just closed, whereas a large amount was paid into the town during the latter part of the former council and the first part of the present council's terms. Considering this large falling off in the income of the town, it appears from the appended report that the presentcouncil has had a much tighter time for money than its predecessor. Notwithstanding this however, we turn the books over with a small balance on hand. In addition to the lack of revenue, the town under the nresent council has had to take up the interest of the water works bonds; it has been called upon to make a donation to the graded school in order to help the school defray actual expenses, synething that has not happened in many years, if ever before, and a condition which will doubtless not arise again; the fire department has been established and the town was called upon to equip this very necessary addition to the town; this year the department will receive all that is necessary from the tax levied by the State on all fire insurance companies. Bamberg having complied with the act in passing a suitable ordinance. Another source of revenue which the incoming council will profit by is that of business license. This has been levied for the two years past, : but was turned over as required by ordinance to the Commissioners of Public Works to help pay the balance owed by them for the construction of the water works system; they haye paid into this fund themselves over. $1,400 from tha electric light plant and the. debt has oeen cancelled thereby. Tfiis year the business license will belong to the town and will mean a good lift over what appear to be some pretty rough roads in sight. I would like to say in this report at this juncture that an ordinance requiring merchants and all others to make a return of their volume and line of business at least two months before August 1st, at which time they are due, is almost imperative, and I hope that the incoming council will adopt this portion of this report as a recommendation for the sake of the best interests of the town, for the sake, secondarily, of the next clerk and treasurer. There is another source which appears to me to be entitled to a larger revenue of the town; this is the amount from the commutation tax. The Bamberg Guards have been exprnnted from this tax from year to r ? year; this year the exemption is upon condition - that the officers of the company should file & report of all regularly enlisted and drilled men with the clqrk and treasurer; this has not been done at this time. The fire company is also exempted; I think they should be required to practice oftener if they are to derive , this benefit. There is an item in the appended report which appears to be a large one; this is the account for disinfectant for the town; there are several reasons for this, the principal one being that our present term council inherited a'large portion of this from the former council, and also that the sanitary cart has been put into use during our term and this makes the use of this article very great. It ap- i pears that the expenditure has been a profitable one. The matter of street work and ditching is one of the most regular contributors to the expense account of the town. When it is considered that ditches reaching out into the country have to be cleaned out so that the work in the corporate 11m" 1 1 n n A ttt V* DTI it Its Will IIOL ue UBClcao, auu TT uvu ?. is considered that the health of the town is largely dependent on the drainage afforded by these ditches, the outlay does not appear so large; but I confidently believe that it will pay the town in the end to secure the services of an expert civil engineer to make a complete map of this town and of the surrounding territory, showing the fall to be obtained and the most advantageous routes to be pursued. Some of the ditches, no matter how often they are worked, seem to fail to carry off the water. The most regular and persistent call upon the council's funds is that of the electric lights for the streets. $2,400 every year is a pretty heavy * tax, and yet inquiries elicit the information that Bamberg is one of the very best lighted towns in South Carolina and that the rate charged is very reasonable; the charge is $5.00 per month for each arc, and the use of the incandescents is gratis. Small pox has claimed its share In the expense this year; $250 will just about cover this item. A pest house has been rented from Mr. G. P. Harman at $75.00 per annum, payable quarterly; the rent for the first quarter of 1911 has been paid. Of the income of the town of course the property taxes contributes most largely; this year this item has brought in about $5,200. There is still about $85.00 outstanding tor the 1910 taxes, but this may easily be reduced to a minimum with a little effort on the part of the next council. Of the taxes payable last year (for 1909) there is still unpaid about $1.44, and this amount is uncollect- ' able as the parties have moved elsewhere; this I believe the lowest on record in our town, and the treasurer hereby thanks the council for their part in backing him up in making the collections. It is true, although it should not be so, that the , treasurer receives a great deal of criticism 4 because he does the duty assigned to him by the town, and the tendency is to criticise an officer for doing what they elected him to " t TTrioVi fn thnnlf ao. especially uu a nwu vw the mayor for his assistance in many ways, such as drawing up ordinances and writing some letters relative to the town. It is my opinion that he has rendered the town a service during the past two years that deserves the thanks of the entire community, for as members of the council we know what he has to contend with at times, and some duties have devolved upon him which are both trying and in the settlement of which it was necessary for him to use great care and good judgment. The rent for the city hall store have been collected each month, the rent being $35.00, payable at the end of each month. The Masonic and ' * ' , ' . < Hakes Hone Baking Easy ^ pm , J POWDER i Absolutely Pure I The only baking powder * made from Royal Orape Oream of ToHot MAUHHUMEHBSHIWE Knights of Pythias halls on the third floor bring in an annual rent of $150; $90 of this is paid by the Pythians,. they using the hall twice a month,, and $60 being paid by the Masonsr they holding only one meeting & month.. The second floor does not bring in enough revenue to pay for the investment therein; it appeare to mo that tho innr?mincr nminnil miffht very well dispose of the chairs therein and replace them with something less expensive. The original plan was of course to have an opera- house . m on this floor, but it is too small for such purposes, it is claimed. The matter of dividing the floor up intosuites of offices might be considered, but the point is well taken that the - 1 town needs some kind of public hall. The fines imposed by the mayor'* court have amounted to something over $700 each year, which appear* * to be a good record. Aqnnal Report City Treasurer. May 3, 1910-May 2, 1911, DISBURSEMENTS Street lights $2,398.09 Salaries .. ~ 1,559.34 * Collecting taxes, postage and having tax book made up 33.29 Equipping fire department 460.52 ^ Insurance on town property 186.71 . '-tj Street work and ditching.... 872.72 Sanitary cart services 114.09 Disinfectant, including old bill by former council.... 395.92 Forage, etc 169.37 B. W. Miley, atty. services A; ^ in liquor cases 60.09 E. C. Hays, plate glass window 30.09 Interest* water works bonds 406.89 Interest electric light bonds 676*33 Public building bond and in. 675.00 Interest on floating debt...... 238.62 y v Bond for city treasurer 10.00 Paid commissioners of public works part proceeds S business license 800.00 : Graded schoof appropriation 350.00 Omall T1AV ovnoTloPfl 258.4T -' QiliOrll pVA ............ Water on Broad street 4.40* '* V j| Local bills not included otherwise 197.lt ^ ( Balance on hand May 2, '11 692.3T Total $10,580.01 V ? RECEIPTS Balance as per v statement May 3, 1910 ,....$2,219.24 \ ' Property taxes '10-O9-'O8.. 5,214.66 > Rents .. ..' 622.66 \ Property tax penalties 15.83 Commutation tax 278.26 Business licenses '10 to date 1,496.40 j Fines mayor court 731.50 * 4 Sundry sources ...:. 1.40 * Total $10,580.01 * J Balance on hand May 2, '11....692.73 ; Respectfully submitted, U M. W. BRABHAM, w i Clerk and Treasurer. jM SPECIAL NOTICES. Jl Advertisements Under This Head 25c. - | For 25 Words or Less. Wanted To buy some country bacon, hams, and lard. Apply at The Herald office for further information. . v..||! Notice.?On and after Monday, May 8th, I will sell only for cash, as | I haven't capital sufficient to sell on . time. H. G. DELK. For Rent.?Nice, office rooms in -||j The Herald building. Have electric j lights and water. The most desirable -3g offices in the city. Will rent singly or in suites. A. W. KNIGHT. Farm Wanted.?I desire a good farm of large acreage with good im' fSjjs provements, well located as to town ^ and railroad; must be good value for price asked. Give full particulars in ^ first letter. MARLBORO FARMER, Lock Box 121, Bennettsville, S. C. ^ Wanted.?Reliable representative of hustling ability. Such a man has the opportunity of his life. Will demonstrate in Bamberg soon. Something every land owner wants aiyl will have. Write me care The Her- /, aid. J. R. HUGHES. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. J All persons having claims against the estate of Jerusha Schrage, deceased, will present them, duly veri- -33 fled, on or before Monday, May 15 th, 1911, or be forever barred, and all . persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment. A. R. BYRD, M Administrator. wa Bamberg, S. C., April 14th, 1911. ^ Threaten to. Lynch Nfegro. 0M New Albany, Ind., April 30.?An ^ attempt to assault three white women by a negro here to-day has cans- iv; ed great excitement and threats are >p being made against Robert Hinee, a negro from Mount City, 111., who was -1 arrested. The negro attacked two % women, and on being driven off, attacked a neighbor.