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?he lamberg iferalh Thursday, May 25, 1911. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The commencement exercises of the Carlisle Fitting School will take place next Saturday, Sunday, and 1 ' Monday. Considerable new advertising came in at the last moment last week, and -LA T J as a result a lot of news mauer nau to be left out. The speed of automobiles on Main street is said to be pretty fast. Somebody will be run over and hurt possibly, then it will be too late to call down speeders. Not only is all'mail matter being counted at the post office here during this month, but the rural route carriers also have to count every piece of mail they handle. New residences are constantly going up in Bamberg. The town keeps growing right along. With the completion of the railroad, additional flrrnwt.h is no doubt assured. '* ? No, the handsome invitations sent out by the Carlisle Fitting School for its eighteenth annual commencement are not engraved. They were printed at The Herald office. Mr. Walter S. Eaves died last week at the home of his sister, Mrs. F. E. Copeland, in the Ehrhardt section. He was about fifty years old, and had been in bad health for some time. The young ladies of the graded school faculty have returned to their homes, school having closed for the summer. Most of them will be with us again next fall, however. All but two will teach here again next year. Miss Pearle Black, who has been teaching in the Florence graded school the past year, has been reelected. Miss Black is one of the first grade teachers. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Black, of this city. A meeting of Bamberg lodge, Knights of Pythias, was not held Monday evening. The lodge assembled, but on learning of the death of Mr. J. J. Simmons, one of its charter members, the lodge adjourned in respect to his memory. Mr. W. S. Barrs, of the Farrell's Store section, died on the 29th of April. He was fifty years old, and leaves a wife and eight children. He (was buried at Tabernacle church by the Woodmen, of the World, of which order he was a member, and Rev. J. G. Kinsey conducted the religious services. Sir. and Mrs. C. J. S. Brooker, Misses ^Annie Lou and Ruth Byrd, and Franke Folk, and Mr. Tillman zeigler will go on an extended Western trip next month. The trip will include Yellowstone Park, Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and many other points of interest as well as several cities, San Francisco being among them. We would like to see the fire company get out and practice some these afternoons. There should be a rivalry between the two hose teams, and it would be a fine idea to get up some races between the boys in the afternoons. Nothing wrill do more to develop a first-class department than a healthy rivalry between the teams. By all means let us have the races. President C. W. Re'ntz and Secreft: . tary Olar Ayer were out this week E calling on tne Dusmess nieu iux uciy % ' in the matter of buying instruments. SC- They met with a encouraging success, and the instruments will be ordered this week. The young men have gone into the organization of a band in earnest, and with such a manager as Mr. Rentz, we know the band will be a success. ift-: Bamberg possesses school advant/ ages not enjoyed by many towns its size, and the Carlisle Fitting School and the Bamberg graded school offer inducements to persons looking for a good town in which to educate their children. Our graded school ranks as one of the very best schools in the State, in fact there are only a few in the same class with it, according to the report of the high school inspector, and the Carlisle Fitting School hds been put in Class "A" with the preparatory schools of the South by the board of education of the Southern Methodist church. Barnwell county's sons are figuring very prominently at the reunion in Little Rock this year. In addition to the veterans who will participate in the ceremonies, of the younger generation among those who are to take a prominent part are Col. Clarence J. Owens, of Williston, Dr. H. S. Hartzog and Col. R. M. Mixson, of Williston. Col. Owens as commander-in-chief of the Sons of Vet' erans presided at the opening convention of the Sons. Dr. Hartzog, who now lives in Arkansas, delivered an address of welcome on the part of the State of Arkansas, and Col. Mixson was one of the typical orators to address the assemblage.? Barnwell Sentinel.' / There will be no preaching service at the Baptist chuch on Sunday on account of the closing exercises of the Carlisle Fitting School. The annual meeting of the board of control of the Carlisle Fitting School will be held here next Monday morning at 11 o'clock. H. M. Graham and H. G. Askins have formed a copartnership for the : ~ ~ ^ 1 ^ " /N ? ?rlnV?V? XI* ill practice ui ia?, uuutc ux ?iulh ...u be found in another column. They have also made arrangements for one of the firm to be in Branchville on Wednesday of each week. Death of Mr. J. J. Simmons. A community can ill afford to lose such a citizen as Bamberg has been called upon this week to give up in the death of Mr. John J. Simmons. Suffering from a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago, Mr. Simmons " "nUin-l on/4 Vlio HOilfVl bPPll iievei lamcu anu uiu ~ feared for the past week. The news of his illness and death, which occurred Monday evening at about 8:15 at his home, was received with much sorrow and sympathy by his great number of friends of Bamberg and the entire portion of lower Carolina. Mr. Simmons was a genial, polished and popular citizen, combining with these admirable qualities that greater asset of being a Christian gentleman. For over thirty-eight years Mr. Simmons was a member of the Baptist church, and during the major portion of these he was a deacon. His fellow deacons were the active pall bearers at the funeral Tuesday afternoon. These were Thos. Black, V. J. Hartzog, Jno. Cooner, Dr. J. B. Black, Dr. Geo. F. Hair, and J. T. O'Neal. The pastor of his church, Rev. O. J. Frier, was absent, not having returned from the Southern Baptist Convention at Jacksonville. wev. W. H. Hodges, of Trinity Methodist church conducted the services in the presence of a great host of friends and relatives. Aside from the regular serivces, a high tribute was paid Mr. Simmons by Mr. Hodges, who spoke of the great worth of such a man to any community and' the great comfort that it was to the bereaved to have such a memory left them as that which Mr. Simmons has left behind. ^lr. C. W. Rentz and Miss Kate Rentz beautifully rendered two sacred duets during .the services. The members of the local chapter of the Knights of Pythias conducted the closing part of the services. The interment was in South luna cemetery. -Mr. Simmons leaves his wife and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Whetstone, of Branchville; Mrs. G. Otis Simmons, of Bamberg; Mr. Jno. J. Simmons, Jr., of Orangeburg; Misses Ottie and Marion Simmons and Ralph Simmons, of this place. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Messrs. Ed. and Rowland Simmons, of Branchville; Mrs. Ed. Berry, of Branchville; and Mrs. W. C. Fugate, of Alachua, Fla. Aside from these Mr. Simmons leaves a great number of relatives who live in different sections of the lower j part of South Carolina. Mr. Sim-j mons was about sixty years old* at j the time of his death. _ ~ ?T~ . I No Two Sessions. I Superintendent E. P. Allen, of the graded school, informs us that there will be no change in the sessions for next year. This means that the idea of having two sessions a day has been abandoned, and the present plan of one session a day will be followed. The exercises of school will begin at 8:50 each morning, and the children will be dismissed at two o'clock in the afternoon. The two sessions a day plan did not meet with favor among a number of the patrons and it .was thought best not to attempt it at present. Fitting School Commencement. The commencement at the Carlisle Fitting School will begin Saturday night and continue through Monday night. This commencement promises to be one of the best the school has ever had in regard to both students' contribution ^nd the visiting speakers Saturday night will be "Student Night." The program will consist of a short play by the girls, a country court scene by the boys, music, and, as a special feature, choruses by the school choral group. This promises to be an evening of splendid entertainment for those who attend. On Sunday morning Rev. Robert S. Truesdale will preach the annual sermon at Trinity Methodist church. Mr. Truesdale is pastor of the largest Methodist congregation in South Carolina (Central Church, Spartanburg,) and considered one of the strongest preachers of the State. He will also speak Sunday night. * On Monday night the annual literary address will be delivered by Dr. Howard Lee Jones, of the Citadel Square Baptist church, Charleston. Bamberg should consider herself fortunate that such a speaker as Dr. Jones is to be here. All are invited to attend each of the exercises. V GRADED SCHOOL CLOSING. Closing Exercises Held Last Friday Evening?Address by Supt. Evans. The closing exercises of the Bamberg graded school, which were held in the school auditorium last Friday evening, were attended by a large crowd of the patrons and friends of the school, there being a crowded house as usual. The people of Bamberg are proud of their graded school and they have a right to be, for it ranks as one of the very best schools in the State, being one of the few high schools which has a credit of fourteen standard units and has won State high school diplomas every year since they have been offered by the State board. Superintendent Allen and his corps of teach ers have labored earnestly and well. The exercises of the evening were in charge of the graduating class, of which the four members were all girls, as few boys remain in school long enough to graduate. For the past two years the closing exercises have been confined to the pupils of the high school department and, with the exception of choruses and other music, to the graduating class, which has made them more enjoyable because of their simplicity and not being of the length to tire those who attend. The following program was carried out: Prayer by the Rev. W. H. Hodges; Salutatory, Miss Eulalie Coleman; class history, Miss .Jerolyn Bruce; Chorus, Swing Song, by the girls of the high school; and Chorus, Fishing, by the girls of the high school; Class Prophecy by Miss Evelyn Free; vocal solo by Miss Kate Rentz; de livery of diplomas oy tne superintendent; Valedictory by Miss Helen Easterling; the address before the graduating class by Superintendent Lawton B. Evans of the Augusta city schools, and an instrumental solo by Miss Jerolyn Bruce. Every part of the program was carried out well, which reflected 'credit on both participants and the school. The members of the graduating class did well their parts. As is her custom each year, Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh offered a medal to the pupil in her grade, the seventh, making the best average, which was awarded to Homer. Godbee. Miss Franke Folk, the music teacher, also gave a prize for the most improvement in music, which was won by Mary Lee Grimes. These prizes were presented by Rev. W. H. Hodges. The address of Mr. Evans was much enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing him. He is recognized as one of the best educators of the South and a forceful speaker. His address was a practical one, dealing with the public school system and some of its deficiencies. The faculty for another year has been completed but two places not yet definitely filled. Superintendent. Allen's assistants for next year, with the exception of the teachers of the fourth and second grades, are as follows: Miss Hattie Newson, first assistant; Miss Mary Lay, Miss Louise Martin, all of whom are teachers in the high school; the grammar school teachers with their grades are as follows: Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh, seventh; "J--"- TT_ - iV . n:? ? r? u iHiss siena nair, sixtu, .uiss .?auci Webber, fifth; Miss Ollie Lee Dobson, third; Miss May Zeigler, first; Miss Franke Folk, music department. Miss Zeigler will take Miss Mildred Beaty's place, she having resigned. Miss Zeigler was formerly a teacher here. Miss Lola Wannamaker of Orangeburg declined election. Another teacher has been added to the faculty for another year. This will give the school 12 teachers, including the music teacher. Band Organized. The young men of the city met last week and organized a band. Mr. C. W. Rentz is president of the organization, .ur. Olar Ayer secretary, and Mr. U. G. Hutto librarian. The young men have gone into this thing with the determination to make it a success and we believe they will. They have a mighty fine man as president, and he will certainly do everything possible to make the band an institution of which Bamberg may be proud, but he must have the backing of the members in order to devolnn p firm musical oreanization. There are at present twenty-two young men who have joined, and it is hoped that the band will consist of this number of musical instruments. The instruments will be ordered at once, when practicing will begin. The business men of the city should assist the boys liberally in a financial way, for a fine band is a valuable asset to a town. . New Advertisements. f Hoover's Drug Store?The Fountain of Health. |/c. R. Brabham's Sons?Cut Your Tailor's Bill in Half. I^Herndon's Grocery Store?Special Offer. [/Graham & Askins?Notice of Partnership. Denmark School Closes. The closing exercises of the Denmark High School will take place on Monday night, May 29th. The graduates are Misses Blonde Barton, Gladys Milhous, and Ruth Seymour, .Mr. Walter B. Gillam and Mr. Bovce M. Steadman. The following will be the program: Song, "America." Invocation, Rev. F. M. Hauser. (lass Exercises. Boyce M. Steadman, President. "Happiness and Liberty," (Ingersoll) Miss Blonde Barton. "Woman's Part in World's Work," .Miss Ruth Seymour. Piano Solo, Miss Gladys Milhous. "The Law of Service." (Abott) Boyce M. Steadman. Class Prophecy, Miss Gladys Milhous. x Violin Solo. Mr. A. H. Pregnall. Address, Hon. S. G. Mayfield. Valedictory, Walter B. Gillam. . Violin Solo, Mr. Pregnall. Presentation of W. C. T. U. Medals. ninl Amac on/1 Por_ x i cocuiaiiuii ui JL'ipiuujao auu witificates. The school has enjoyed a most prosperous and successful year. A $200 bonus has been earned from the the State board of education for the quantity and quality of work done, and also State High School diplomas for its graduates. Monument Contributions. Following is a list of the graded school children who contributed to the Confederate monument fund, with the amount each contributed: FIRST GRADE: John Henry Adams $ .05 Cornelius Van Orsdale 25 Fred Sanders .15 Florence Griffith 10 Fred Brickie 10 Harold Brickie .. 10 Ralph Richardson 10 Heinrich Arndt 05 Allan Hand 15 Beulah Lee Jennings 25 Mildred Rice .05 SECOND GRADE: Helen Free $ .05 Adelle Brabham 05 Maggie Creech 05 Natalie Hooton 25 Vivian Free 10 Sallie Tyler 10 Bernice Simmons 05 Fritz Kilgus 05 Willie Sanders 15 Cassie Belle Sandifer 05 Maggie Zeigler 10 THIRD GRADE: Egmond Arndt $ .05 Annie Lee Creech iu Eugenia Beard 10 Mary Ann Bronson .25 Thelma Ducker ' 10 Elizabeth Inabinet 10 George Hoover 25 Wesley Stokes .. 20 Jefferson Riley .) .25 Lloyd Griffith 10 FOURTH GRADE: Mary Williams $3.00 Mildred Jones 2.50 Gene Price 50 Rebecca Dickinson 50 Evelyn Brabham 50 Julia Utsey .10 FIFTH GRADE: McGee Bamberg $5.00 Marian Harmon 25 Kennedy Hodges 25 Vista Brabham 50 Lucile Utsey 10 Gussie Hutto 15 Estelle Creech 10 Virgie Folk 25 Margaret Easterling ... 25 Lucile Hunter 25 SEVENTH GRADE: Francis Bamberg $5.00 Belton Hair 1.00 Emile Price 1.00 Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh 1.00 Claude Smoak .. : 25 Louisa Kilgus 25 Marie Ducker 25 Reba Free 25 Arrie Free 25 Homer Godbee 25 Maitland Jennings 25 Thelma Lewis 25 Herbert Causey 50 William Hutto |.25 EIGHTH GRADE: Grimes Hutto $ .25 Willis Herndon 30 Rex Stokes 15 Edwin Bruce 05 Annie Lee Ducker 25 P.rmniA HiintAr 25 NINTH GRADE: J. B. Rice r. $ .25 The Simms Literary Society contributed $5.00. The following is a list of the names of the members: Will Brabham, Joel Hand, Paul Matheny, Ralph Simmons, Marion Smoak, Francis Rice, Lillie May Brickie, Gladys Free, Josephine Free, Carey Graham, Lerline Herndon, Ochie Mae Jennings, Julia Mabel Rowell, Inez Sandifer, Nelson Wright, Reuby Beard. ADDITIONAL: Annie Russell Wright $ .25 Miss Stella Hair 50 John Carrere Heidtman 25 George Moye Dickinson, Jr 25 Robt. Black Jr 25 \ BOLD ATTEMPT AT HOLD-UP. Two Negroes in Lancaster Tried to Rob Stranger. Lancaster, May 22.?A bold attempt was made at a late hour Saturday night to hold up a white man, whose name has not been learned, as he was walking along in East End, the would-be highway robbers being two negro men. When the white man reached a point near a lane leading into the yard of R. J. Mcllwain, the negroes suddenly sprang out from behind some bushes and vines into the sidewalk in front of him, and one of them, with an oath, demanded that he throw up his hands, whereupon he cried loudly for help. The alarm was heard by W. C. Thomson, among others, who lives nearby, and he promptly went to the man's res cue. Evidently frightened by the cries and the approach of Mr. Thomson, the negroes ran off. There appears to be no clue to their identity. Death of Mrs. Hartzog. The home of Mr. J. A. Hartzog and the whole community were made sad when, on April 26th, the death angel visited and took away from them his loving companion, Mrs. Alma S. Hartzog. She was 29 years old; she has left husband, four little children, two sisters and one brother. * She has been for years a member of the Double Ponds Baptist church, in the lower part of Barnwell county. She was a devoted wife and loving mother; but while we mourn our loss we know God hath said we all must go. HER PASTOR. Begin Work on New Road. Wnri- was commenced vesterday afternoon in Bamberg on the railroad from that city to Ehrhardt. This is not only of importance to the people of Bamberg, but will also be of more than passing interest to this city. This road is being constructed by the Ajax Company, of whichrMr. W. C. Wolfe, of this city, is one of the incorporators. The entire length of the road is only about 14 miles, but it 'will open up a section of country which has been neglected for years, and which has had but poor railroad facilities. When this road has been completed, there is a belief that it will be continued on to Denmark or some other point on the A. C. L. railroad, and if this is done, then this city will be given a new line of road into Charleston, Beaufort, and on to Savannah. The distance from Bamberg to the A. C. L. road is not more than three miles. It is understood from a reliable source that the work of grading the new road will be finished up within on Tho snrvpvinfir has all been 1/ V UM(J A 4AV 0 completed, and the rights of way have been secured, and the actual work on the road is under way. A large force of hands will commence work on Monday. This is a road which Orangeburg has desired to see put through for a number of years. The work on the Orangeburg Railroad Company's line to North is being carried on to completion also. Much of the grading has been completed, and it was announced this morning that the road would be ready for operation by the first of January, 1912. With this road completed, and the new railroad from Bamberg to Ehrhardt linked up by a connection to the A. C. L., this section of the State will be amply supplied with railroads, and the good results will be sure to follow.?Orangeburg Evening News. Careful Congregations. Lockport, N. Y., May 20.?Some queer reasons are given by congregations for refusing to "call" certain ministers, according to the report of the pastoral supply committee of the State convention of Congregationalists, now in session here. One candidate was objected to by a congregation because he crossed his legs in the pulpit; another congregation objected to the style in which a minister combed his hair; t another rejected a candidate because "he walked up the center aisle as though he were self-satisfied." The committee says that it is ^owing to the inadequacy of salaries that it has been impossible to provide pastors for more than 100 churches in various parts of the State. The average salary in the vacant pastorates is $500 a year, and the high cost of living makes it impossible even for a bachelor preacher to live within the income, according to the committee. Negro Seriously Wounded. Lancaster, May 22.?Following a J' f"Q^inor miiioc to-riav at uisyuie uvci ? ?? ? noon on the plantation of Gilbert H. Greene in the Waxhaws, this county, Emmett Lima shot and seriously wounded Joe Fawn. Lima tried to make his escape but was captured at 4 o'clock by Sheriff Hunter and landed in jail. Both are negroes. 5 or 6 doses "666" will cure any case of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c. A . ' * * ' " ' HAS NO SUBSTITUTE my ?*AK|H? 1 POWDER ; Absolutely Pure Tho onty baking powda* ? tnado from Royal Grapa Groam of Tartar WAimWUMEWBHWE : STRIKE IMPENDS. Firemen Said to be Determined to |pB,. Fight.?Confer in Washington. * Greensboro, N. C., May 22.?What *^5 is alleged to be an impending strike of firemen on all lines of the South- |gB ern railways reached an acute stage to-night when a delegation of the lo- |C-|8ji cal division, Brotherhood of Locomo- -^3 tive Firemen, left for Washington, ij| to confer with President Finley and representatives from each of the 19 division lodges of the system in regard to the wage scale. Members of C/ija the local division to-night declared . that unless a recent demand of the brotherhood for a 10 per cent, wage i|jj| increase and other consideration is granted, a general strike will be called. It is also stated that strike , ballots have been taken on all of the 0. Jffl 19 divisions of the road, and that fat ^ 11 evArv mha Avppnt. two the ballot has resulted in favor of a strike in casethe Sohthern officers refuse to ao-* yM cede to a par> at least of the die- .?>: >'|f mands. The increase demanded, it is said, involved $500,000 increase . ; in the Southern payroll monthly. ' General Superintendent Huthchins; i" ;S| of the Northern division of the Southern refused to discuss the site- ? - / , 3 ation, though he admitted that de? mands had been made by the fir#men. He left for Washington to-." Old Negro Preacher Lynched. ' ' Swainsboro, Ga.t May 21.? Smith, an old negro preacher, lynched late last night, after he had shot his*wife and fatally wonndekl^*^ Deputy Marshal Neal Canady. The deputy was summoned follow^ J; ing the first shooting and the preach- .Jem er opened fire and then fled, being slightly wounded by Canady the latter fell. This isr the"* second lynching that Swainsboro has had within ten days, / ; -pJ the other being John McLeod, the negro who shot and killed Deputy IjfjOT Sheriff Benton Woods. '^9 Excitement is running high in this (Emanuel) county, and 'many ne- fr ' groes are planning to leave the coun- ' aaB ty. The negroes are divided intp aP&S factions and late Saturday night one faction dynamited the Odd Fellow* " *v>?a hall of an opposing faction at.Adrf-J' an, demolishing the building. ^TAfPTmci AC1 DiPTVVRSUIP i rtwiivrj VI' X AJI1A?U?WUU j ,, Notice is hereby given that H. M. /Si Graham and H. G. Askins have . rj|l formed a co-partnership for the practice of law, with offices at Bapiberg, ?2P S. C., under the firm name of Graham & Askins. We practice in the '?J9 United States Courts in any County in the State. Offices open at all y H. M. GRAHAM, ;? H. G. ASKINS; BUSINESS LOCALS. : , J3 If you need any coal, I can deliver . at. once. A full supply of ceiling and - | flooring on hand. 'Phone 33-L. rV:tBp B. FOWLER. Wk The great piano contest at Klau- Wm ber's is now getting interesting. Buy your goods from him and help some friend win the piano. jl 5 or 6 doses "666" will cure any jl case of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c. ifg SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. 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