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A Few Good Reasons Why You Should Deposit With The Ehrhardt Banking Company 1st. Because we are absolutely , safe. a 2nd. Because we are conservative. 3rd. Because we are constantly helping the farmer, and in helping the farmer we are building up the country in which we are located. 4th. Because a bank account with a strong bank stimulates credit, and helps yon to help yourself, v 5th. Because we are strong in the desire to make our bank of practical 1 u-nman a* aIiIIiI ViUUC IU OVCIJ 111"", w? V?" that favors it with their account. ~S We pay 4 per cent, interest on deposits in our savings department. Now that the cotton season is on, ^ bring us your checks and drafts, and we will handle to your satisfaction. Ehrhardt Banking Company Capital and surplus $24,550.00. EHRHARDT, S. C. ' j FRANCIS F. CARROLL I y Attorney-at-Law Office in Hoffman Building, f GENERAL PRACTICE. l "LOMBARD" ! Improved Saw Millsi VARIABLE FRICTION FEED. 8^dgRsSble!ti Best material and workmanship, light v running, requires little power; simple, easy to '^andle. Are made in severa sizes and are good, substantial moneymakingrnachines down tothesmallesl size. Write for catalog showing Engines, Boilers and all Saw Mill supplies. . Lombard Iron Works 6 Supply Co., | p AUGUSTA. CA. H. M. GRAHAM H. G. ASKINS GRAHAM & ASKINS Attorneys at Law. We practice in the United States and State Courts in any County in the State. BAMBERG. S. C. J. F. Carter B. D. Carter CARTER & CARTER Attorneys -at-La w Bamberg, S. C. Special attention given to settlement of estates and investigation of land titles. t | w P. RILEY J I o < I ;; Fire, Life ;; ;; Accident ;; 'In i 1 INSURAN C.E t n BAMBERG, S. C. <> n <> DR. J. G. BOOZER DENTIST, ? DENMARK. * Graduate Baltimore College of Den. tal Surgery, Class 1907. Member South Carolina Dental Association. < i Office Rooms 1-2 Citizens Exchange Bank Building. Hours: 9-12 and 2-5 every day. N D. COPELAND, JR. ...agent for... I Penn Mutual Life Ins. Co. l Money to Loan On Real Estate f BAMBERG, - - SOUTH CAROLINA WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO J Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us Strong and Healthy. All the blood in the body passes 'f through the kidneys once every three minutes. The kidneys filter the blood. They work night and day. When healthy they remove about 500 grains of impure matter daily, when unhealthy some part of this impure matter is left in the blood. This brings on many diseases and symptoms?pain in the back, headache, ^ f-\r c?lrin rlicin ty*i o ? 1 nervousness, nui, ut^ SUAU, >uvuujU ? tism, gout, gravel, disorders of the - eyesight and hearing, dizziness, irregular heart, debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits in the urine, etc. But if you keep the filters right you will have no trouble with your kidneys. jr Mrs. Samuel Harrison, Church St., \ Bamberg, S. C., says: "I have used Doan's Kidney Pills and they have been very beneficial. My kidneys annoyed me and I suffered intensely from backache and pains through my lions. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I got from the People's Drug Co., relieved these difficulties and improved my condition wonderfully. You are at liberty to use my name as a ref1 erence." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United j L, States. * Remember the name?Doan's? and take no other. J JAILED ON SERIOUS CHARGE. Oscar Johnson, of Tucapau, Detained 011 Charge of Criminal Assault. Spartanburg, Dec. 14. ? Oscar Johnson, a young white man of Tucapau, is in jail here on the charge of attempted criminal asasult on a young girl of that section of the county, the warrant being sworn out by the girl's mother. Solicitor Otts sent for the young woman, and she appeared in his office and made an affidavit. When she told her mother of the alleged attempt the parent I swore out the warrant against Jdhn son. "Old Timer" on the Cotton Problem. Wanderer's Rest, Dec. 11.?The past week was one of sunshine, still the cotton is in the fields, pickers seem very indifferent, and the problem grows more difficult, for it stands to reason that where a chance is open to make Christmas money all would be eager to make it; perhaps all have it except the land owners. Last week we promised to try to solve the all cotton problem. For the beginning, will have to go back to the close of the civil war, when cotton was worth 50 to 75 cents per pound, and credit extended to the formape +n onahlo thpm tr? erow cot iai mvi w w ton, an exorbitant rate of interest charged that ground all profits out of the crop, and to make ends meet the planters grew larger acres, and the tenants would only cultivate cotton, leaving provision crops of all kinds to the grass, even the vegetable gardens left to grow in weeds in many cases. Soon the habit was formed to go to the merchant 1 for everything consumed by the family, and often the old horse munched on bought corn and hay, all bought on credit apd at big prices, for well knew the merchant that many dollars so advanced would never be paid for, and the thrifty farmers who paid kept the South from bankruptcy. Each year labour gets scarcer and more uncertain, until to-day all of the best class farm for themselves, with mules bought on credit, and cotton is planted to pay for the mules, with little made to feed the family or mule, and to the town drives and brings feed for mule and grits and bacon for the family. The land owner does little to keep his croppers or renters from planting cotton, and the merchant sells him fertilizers to put on cotton, not provisions. While the people of the South do not look on small things only to jeer, so accustomed are they to the cotton bale worth from $25 to $100, that a basket of eggs or a bunch of radish or a head of collards or a peck of potatoes are so small that to be caught offering them for sale is to be smiled at if not ridiculed. Never the inkling that the one hundred dollar bale of cotton cost ten more, or tlfe twenty-five one fifteen more to grow it. So it was when cotton brought 100 dollars per bale, and is still so when a bale sells for 25 dollars. Now the problem is how to phange this state of affairs, which exists all will agree. Are we as a people willing to welcome the day of small things? Will the farmer with a bushel of onions or peas or a pig or a squash be looked on as worthy as the man with seven bales of cotton driving into town on one wagon drawn by four mules not paid for in full perhaps? Will the land owner say to his tenant plant ten acres of cotton and fifteen in provisions or you can't rent my land? Will the merchant say plant provisions enough to do you and feed your stock and cultivate same as well as your cotton, to hoe the grass out of your corn, potatoes, and garden, and I will have a man around to see that you do it, if not I can make no advances? Will the men of large means leave off cotton in their farming and grow other crops that will pay just as well or better and can be harvested by machinery, and by so doing teach by object lessons that cotton is not the only money crop and leave cotton for the little fellow who thinks he will have to grow it or starve? All these questions are asked not in wisdom but to learn if the South cannot be independent of the speculator. Next week will see what can be done by co-operation of banks, merchants, farmers and all concerned and keep cotton on a basis that all may live, for in union is strength, divided is weakness. OLD TIMER. Failed to Save Patient's Life. Spartanburg, Dec. 7.?Miss Corinne Lovis, a nurse in Dr. B. B. Steedly's hospital, gave a pint of her blood by transfusion on Tuesday night to Lewis Preston Armstrong, a hardware merchant and live stock dealer of Fountain Inn, but died at 5 o'clock this morning. Pneumonia following an operation for cancer of stomach caused death. This is believed to be the first time the operation of transfusion has been performed in Spartanburg. COMES FROM CUBA TO JAIL. J. W. Harper Killed Sumter Hackman Last Cchristmas. A dispatch from Sumter to the State says it became known Tuesday that Friday J. W. Harper had quietly surrendered himself to Jailer Owens and is now in jail. Harper killed Eddie Bossard, a negro hackman, last Christmas night. He made his escape, his get-a-way occasioning a great deal of talk and a police investigation by a committee of council. Harper subsequently wrote the sheriff, under a postmark in Cuba, that he would come to Sumter for trial, but nothing more was heard of nntil Via oonrotlv smrrpridered 111 HI till til UO kJW* W4J MM. > VMV. - ? Friday. His attorneys have notified Solicitor Stoll that they will apply to Judge Gary for bail. Shoots Wife and Himself. Danville, Va., Dec. 13.?William G. Pinnix shot and killed his wife and himself here this afternoon. Pinnix, formerly a Southern railway empolyee and a member of a prominent North Carolina family, left letters and memoranda showing that he had planned the tragedy as long ago as Thanksgiving day. This afternoon while his son was lying down in an adjoining room and the husband and wife were together, Pinnix fired upon his wife twice in quick succession. One ball entered the right temple, the other the cheek. She collapsed in a dying condition * ' Al ? ? ? ?Di just as xne suu m&ucu m. x mui^ then turned the weapon upon himself and sent a bullet through his right temple. He died to-night. Two hours before the tragedy Pinnix had turned over to his son a packet of letters and papers which are alleged to show an intimacy between Mrs. Pinnix and a Richmond insurance solicitor. Both Pinnix and his wife were prominently connected here. Commandments for Fair Sex. Brockton, Mass., Dec. 14.?Rev. Dr. Albert Marion Hyde of the Porter Congregational church, the wealthiest church in the city, has written ten commandments for women. Four of these are as follows: "Thou shalt not marry for a bank account, or for a home, or even to escape being an old maid. It is better to remain single than to enter the marriage state for revenue only. "After the marriage thou shalt not forget that thy husband is still a man. If thou put on any old wrap per and leave tny nair on tne Dureau and wear slippers run down at the heel the thoughts that arise in thy husband will not look well in print. "Thou shalt not let loose on thy husband, or thy sons, or thy daughters, or thy father, or mother on ironing day or wash day or baking day. If thy tongue is hung in the middle and wags at both ends, thy husband will remember it is his lodge night and will have a great desire to help initiate a friend. "Thou shalt not spell home in any new way?not as c-l-u-b, or m-a-t-in-e-e, or even c-h-u-r-c-h s-o-oi-a-1." EIGHTY MILLION FOR ROADS. Prouty's Bill Would Have Government Aid in Work. Washington, Dec. 16.?Exactly $80,000,000 is proposed to be appropriated by congress for roads during the next five years, under a bill introduced to-day by Representative Prouty, of Iowa, who advocates na tional and State co-operation in road construction and maintenance. He proposed that congress appropriate and apportion among the various States $5,000,000 in 1912, $10,000,000 in 1913, $15,000,000 in 1914, $20,000,000 in 1915 and $30,000,000 in 1916. The federal expenditures on each road is limited to one-half the total cost. ? m ? Kills Himself in Bathtnfo. New York, Dec. 15.?Rev. Christian J. Olsen, who came from Chicago a year ago to become pastor of the Fourth Avenue Baptist church in Brooklyn, was found dead to-day in a bathtub half immersed in blood that had flowed from several arteries* in his wrists. For several months Dr. Olsen has been suffering from headache and insomnia and lately he feared he was going insane. A few days ago his wife and two children went to Chicago to visit Mrs. A -tri rs rr rv> Af B AT* HP Q lr 1 T*1 C oH ? O UJIU5 liiv/tavi , xuniu^ vantage of their absence the clergyman some time last night wrote a number of parting letters, got in the tub and with a razor slashed both wrists. The home of Pelham Craft, a Lexington county farmer, was burned down, with all its contents, on Thursday night. The family were away spending the night with relatives and when they returned home on Friday they found only a bed of ashes where the house had stood. There was no insurance, and it is not known how the house caught fii e. CONFESSES TO MURDER. An Old Man Admits that He Killed His Wife When Drunk. At Macon, Ga., Roger L. McCall, aged 70 years, and one of the best known men in that section, pleaded guilty in the superior court Tuesday to the murder of his wife and was sentenced to serve for the remainder of his life in the State penitentiary. He shot his wife in the back with a shotgun while she lay sick and asleep in bed, the crime being committed while he was under the influence of liquor. When the old man's plea was entered, the scene was an affecting one, as the judge, prosecuting attorney, jurors and spectators all burst into tears. Lyon Issues Statement. Columbia, Dec. 13.?The following statement was issued this- morning from the office of Attorney General T -? ? ?o. Ui/-) nAnifinn in tVio rcnant UV ULL g 1 V J. LI g Uio puoi null l Li iut, xv.v,^x*>, postponement of the rule to show cause why an injunction should not be issued against the Racing Association here. The statement follows: "It is not in accordance with my vieys or wishes that the hearing of the' case against the race track gambling in Columbia was deferred until January, and if any person desiring an immediate prosecution shall place in my hands affidavits showing that race track gambling is taking place in the city of Columbia, or elsewhere in the State, together with the names of the parties engaged therein, I will immediately begin proceedings to enjoin the same. I believe injunction will lie against such gambling, and am willing to submit the issue to the court as soon as I am in a position to do so." AWARDED VERDICT OF $1,500. Plaintiff Wins Suit Against Tele phone and Street Car Company. Columbia, Dec. 16.?In the suit of George R. Rembert, as administrator of the estate of Berry Graves, who while at work on a line of the defendant company, at the corner of Oak and Gervais streets, more than a year ago, met death, against the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Columbia Railway, Gas and Electric Company, for $75,000, the jury late this afternoon returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,500. The jury deliberated on the case for about four hours and the case has consumed the time of the court since last Tuesday. A Giant Pumpkin. A giant pumpkin which four-yearold Miss Rolls, of Santa Paula, uses as a cradle, was raised by Mr. C. C. Teague, manager of the Blanchard ranch, and is particularly wonderful from the fact that on the same vine were twelve others, weighing an average of 180 pounds each. As this weighs 230 pounds, a little figuring shows that there was over a ton of pumpkin on one vine?2,390 pounds, to be exact. It received no fertilizer or special cultivation. This pumpkin measures 7 feet 8 Inches around the "waist," stands 3 feet 9 inches high, and measures in circumference legthwise 10 feet 8 inches?Strand Magazine. WEAPOX FAILS TO FIRE. I'nthAr of Attacked Girl Tries to Shoot Suspected Assailant. Layfayette, Ind., Dec. 16.?Nathaniel Towels, a negro, alleged to have slashed the throat of Miss Iva O'Connell, a telephone operator, was trailed and caught by the aid of bloodhounds to-day and probably would have been the victim of a revolver in the hands of the girl's father at the police station had not the plunger snapped on the only empty shell in the weapon. Misg O'Connell was attacked while passing along a dark street on her way from work. She fought her assailant for several moments and her screams finally frightened him away. Persons who ran from their homes found the girl bleeding from a knife wound in her neck. The gash is not deep, but is about four inches long. Bloodhounds owned by the police department were given the trail and within twenty minutes charged upon Towels, who was hurrying toward the edge of town along a railway track. Although he denied knowledge of the attack, he was identified positively by the girl. While Towels was being questioned at the police station, Timothy O'Connell, father of the victim, forced his way into the room and, without a word, covered the negro with a revolver and pulled the trigger. The weapon snapped on the only empty cartridge in the chamber. O'Connell was overpowered and disarmed by the police. Towels recently came here from Fort Wayne. A large knife was found in his pocket. All toys at The Herald Book Store at your own price. ^*=E30=aoraE=a^ U We want to sell you your >| n ? . n Christmas 1 urkeys , We have some large, fat ones, also small- | A er ones, and the price is most reasonable, ? . Dwe also want to sell your Fruit, Nut, and | Pound Cakes, Raisins, Currants, Citron, I D Cranberries, Fruits, Nuts, and everything J that you will need for your Christmas and- J New Year dinners. Let us know your | 2 wants and we will serve you promptly. ( All goods delivered within the city limits | free of charge. J Herndon's Grocery Store | M Telephone 24. Bamberg, S. C. H igocaoeray | I I ?|| ?| IB 14 jf Jfl Fine line of these i 1'f j flfm C/Q H TRUE AND TRIED PIANOS, also the || iqj 3 u famous BOARDD| (j yj man and gray* 1 ^ | iIm// / 0 n| and other makes in i n i Mor/aMjfo/eei j ' i 9iano | i,ken' | rv a. i firas ;:1 n CORESPONDENCE INVITED. If I l-fT?lOBOOCaQI??f cji . - ' QQ00@0Q@@@0@@@@QlII?Q?@^QQfl^ -:i;| I When on Your Christmas Shopping Romuki If @ Don't forget to stop at J. A. Hunter's and V . @ see his magnificent line of beautiful Cake @ x Plates, Salad Bowls, Puff Boxes, Mani- * a cure Sets, Jewelry Cases, Table and Pock- a ? et Cutlery, Vases, Toys, and a general Q vj | | line of Christmas gifts which are being $ ]| ? sold at Christmas Eve night prices. Call ' ur ::X^ jg and look and we will certainly please you. X ' 1 1 J. A. HUNTER I A THE HARDWARE MAN. BAMBERG, S. C. A ^ T\wj /^==o=o==%! ff CAROLINA FLORAL STORE S 339 KING STREET CHARLESTON, S. C.! ' , f The only direct Importers and Growers in the State. ! Our 20 Greenhouses contain over 400,000 bulbs of our own ( 1 A importation which are cultivated under the most expert supervis- # ion. Our shipments are always fresh, being cut when order is received. Prices are lowest in the South and our work and design. the most artistic. For the Christmas Holidays we have especially beautiful seleclections of ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS, POINSETTIEAS, AZALEAS, LILLIES of the VALLEY, CARNATIONS AND ROSES. I I Orders are filled the same day received or held until directed. : ff V* BOBABI i# . f ; ^k ^k ^k ^k ^k ^k ^k ^k ^k ^^k ^^k '' f I Will Credit You] : I have just received a shipment of brand new bi- . JL cycles of the latest make which I will sell you on it. 7 easv terms. A small amount when yot} get the ? *2 wheel and the balance in weekly payments. I also f f have a large supply of bicycle supplies and will y repair you old wheel at a reasonable price. Auto Mi mobiles, Bicycles, Guns and Pistols repaired , on* ? "Bp . I J. B. BRICKLEr The Repair Man Bamberg, $.C. 3? FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS PRICES, 1000 to 4000 at $1.25 per thousand; 5000 to 9000 at $1.00 per thousand; 10,000 at 90 cents per thousand. Special prices on larger lots and to parties getting up club orders or acting as our agents. We make a specialty of growing cabbage plants and have ^11 the leading varieties viz: Early Jersey Wakefield, the earliest cabbage grown; Charleston Large Type Wakefield, second earliest. In late varieties we have the Sucession ai^ Short Stemmed Late Flat Dutch, both .producing large flat heads. Our plants are all grown in the open fields and will stand the most severe weather. We guarantee count, safe delivery and satisfaction. We have special exnrose mtPR to all Doints. Our personal attention given to all orders which are shipped same day received. Send cash with order as it saves us trouble and you expense, but will ship C. O. D. if preferred. Catalogue mailed, on request. THE CARR-CARLTON CO., Box 60, Meggette, S. C.