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1 lambrrg Iferalb Thursday, Jan. 2, 1913. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The new county board of commissioners will be in session here next Monday, this being their first meeting. ~ * - * ?? ? n rv The annual meeting ui Buv^n.- i holders of the Peoples Bank will be held at the office of the bank next Tuesday, January 7th. The watch night services, which were to have been held at the .Methodist church Tuesday night, were called off on account of the bad weather. Next .Monday is the first Monday in the month and sales day. Considerable valuable real estate is to be sold at public auction by the Master. Tuesday afternoon, January 7th, the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet in Trinity church at 4 o'clock. A full attendanec is desired and expected. Mr. S. G. Ray, the new sheriff of the county, with his family, moved to town this week from Denmark, and they are occupying the Ott residence on Railroad Avenue. We wel come them to Bamberg. Christmas was a rather quiet occasion in Bamberg. Tuesday night and Wednesday there was a lot of noise on Main street from fire works, but nobody was hurt rnd there were no unpleasant incidents. Miss Cassandra Ruth Elkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Elkins, formerly of this city, but now of Eastman, Ga., was married at the Godwinsville church on December 22nd to Mr. Charles Reppard Wooten. All claims against the county should be filed by next Monday, as this will be the last meeting of the present supervisor and board of county commissioners. The new supervisor and commissioners assume charge Monday. A dance was given in the town ^ 11 J f tVlic LLctU .UUllUttV CVCUmg nuo >. w?i. It was quite a largely attended affair, there being a number out-of-town people present. It was said to be one of the most enjoyable balls ever given in Bamberg. J. A. Ximmons has secured another barber at his shop, and his customers can now be served with promptness. He desires to thank his patrons for their leniency and kindness \ while he was handicapped on account * of being short a barber. Mr. Clarence Armstrong, youngest son of Mrs. J. H. Armstrong, had the misfortune to get both his arms broken Tuesday of this week. He was visiting relatives at Denmark, and while at play with other boys he climbed up on the roof of a barn which was wet and he slipped off, breaking both arms in the fall. New Advertisements. Gibbes Machinery Co.?Agency Reo Cars. G. Frank Bamberg?Decidedly Attractive. G. Frank Bamberg?We Are Still in Business. E. H. Henderson?Notice. The Peoples Drug Co.?We Wish You a Happy New Year. Farmers & Merchants Bank?Ring Out the Old. H. G. Delk?Lost. Remember! Prayer meeting at the Baptist r>hnrrh Thursdav evening 7:30 o'clock. Subjcet: "A Cure for the Blues." Preaching Sunday morning 11 o'clock. Subject: "A New Year's Call." Preaching 7:30 p. m. Subject: "Is Marriage a Failure?" Firewater Causes Indian Tragedy. Lockport, N. Y., Dec. 27.?Alexander, the 16-year-old son of John Williams, one of the most influential Indians on the Tuscarora reservation, was instantly killed and Williams himself was probably fatally injured by an explosion of dynamite that wrecked their cabin to-day. The dynamite was set off by the accidental discharge of a shotgun in the hands of the elder Williams, who a moment before had threatened to shoot his entire family. Williams had been drinking heav lly for a weeK. inis anemuuii w ucu he came home his wife upbraided him. In a frenzy he rushed to a gun rack and took down a shotgun, declaring he was going to kill them all. Alexander and another boy, who was present, ran toward Williams to disarm him. As the boys approached Williams dropped the butt of the gun to the floor. The sudden jar discharged the weapon and the charge tore into a cupboard where a quantity of dynamite was stored. There was a terrific explosion. Young Williams was blown to pieces and the father's right arm and shoulder were torn away. Mrs. Williams was only slightly hurt. Death of Mrs. Griffith. Mrs. Jane D. Griffith, the mother of .Mr. J. A. Griffith, died at her home in Orangeburg county Monday of last week at 4:30 o'clock. She lived in the Rowe's bridge section, near Bethlehem Methodist church. Mrs. Griffith was eighty-four years old, and she leaves four sons and five daughters and a number of grand children and other relatives. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Bethlehem church, where she had been a member for many years, in fact she was known as the "mother" of Bethlehem, always taking a deep interest in the work of the church in all its branches. Rev. L. E. Wiggins conducted the services. Truly a good woman has gone to her reward, but her memory will be r-horicthpH hv th^ manv sorrowing hearts who miss her sorely. Church Services. Sunday morning at Trinity church at 11 o'clock the pastor will preach on Heaven. Sunday evening at 7 o'clock the subject of the sermon will be: Character Fixed in Thi6 Life. The public is cordially invited. Bamberg Banking Company. The annual meeting of stockholders of Bamberg Banking Company was held at the office of the bank on Friday, December 20th. A most satisfactory report of the business for the past year was made by the officers. and a nice dividend was declared, payable January first. This was the first year of the presidency of Mr. J. A. Byrd, and his many friends are congratulating him and the other officers of the bank on the fine showing made. Tho csmo Hirpotnrs were elected. as follows: J. A. Byrd, J. B. Black, J. D. Copeland, W. D. Rhoad, H. F. Bamberg, E. C. Hays, H. J. Brabham. The directors re-elected the same officers, as follows: J. A. Byrd, president; J. B. Black, vice president; D. F. Hooton, cashier; W. D. Coleman, assistant cashier; H. H. Stokes, bookkeeper. Horse Breaks His Leg. A nice horse belonging to Mr. J. J. Smoak broke his leg Sunday night about dark by running away. The borse had been driven down the country that day by Mr. N. P. Smoak and was being sent back to the stable in charge of his son, Claude. The horse started to run away up near Mrs. M. A. Bamberg's residence and threw Claude out of the buggy and sprained his arm. He ran the buggy into a tree and broke up the vehicle right badly, getting loose from the buggy there. He then ran on down street and ran into a pile of coca cola crates at the passenger depot, scattering them around. From there he ran on to the stable, and fell just at the stable door breaking his right fore leg just above the knee joint. Mr. Smoak gave the horse to Dr. J. J. Cleckley, and he and Dr. H. J. Stuckey set the broken bone. They periormeu a ntu.t picv;c ui suigcij, and as the horse is a valuable animal it is hoped the operation will prove successful. The animal is getting along nicely so far. Married and Gone. Last Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock Miss Louise Felder was happily married to Mr. L. A. Wells, of South Hills, Va., the wedding took place at the home her father, Mr. J. M. Felder, in this city. It was a quiet affair, only a few relatives and intimate friends being present. Soon after the ceremony the happy young couple left by automobile for Denmark, where they boarded a Seaboard Air Line train for a wedding trip to Richmond, Va. They will make their home at South Hills, Va., where the groom is in business. Miss Louise was one of the most popular young ladies of Bamberg, she being universally liked by old and young. For some time she had been the efficient stenographer in the law office of Mavfield & Free here, but for the last several months she had been living in Georgetown, where she was stenographer for Walter Hazard, Esq. The very best wishes of a large number of friends follow her to her new home, and the only regret is that she will make here home elsewhere. Mr. McLendon Here. Mr. W. E. McLendon, of the department of agriculture, bureau of soils, arrived in the city last week with his wife and child, and will be here for several months, making a soil survey of Bamberg county. This is a very important work, and one which we feel will result in much good to the farmers of Bamberg. This soil survey was procured for this county through the efforts of Congressman Jas. F. Byrnes. A county map will be made which will show every road and stream in the county, and as a result of the soil survey and the map, the authorities hope to secure a regular county free rural delivery mail service after a while. ATTACKED BY MAD DOAIi. ! Calhoun Negro Downed by Infuri- ' ated Beast. St. Matthews, Dec. 27.?Xoah Davis, respectable colored man, six ] miles west of St. Matthews, met with ' an unusual Christmas accident, ; While on his way home from a 1 neighbor's house he was pursued by .] a vicious boar. After a desperate ] struggle Davis lost his equilibrium, ' and was severely cut in several places ] by the mad beast. But for the time- i ly succor of a passing pedestrian, he ] would have met a horrible death. A ' physician was immediately summon- ; ed. and eighteen stitches were neces- ] sary to repair the damage. ; Physicians to Meet. The third semi-annual meeting of the Second District Medical Associa- < tion will meet in this city on Wednes- ? day, January 8th. Two sessions will 1 be held, one in the morning and one ] in the afternoon. There will also 1 be a public meeting in the graded < fx? ~ i. a/I * SCflOOI auaiionuill, ai wuiuu (luui esa- ? es will be delivered by prominent physicians. The public is cordially invited to attend the public meetin. The visiting physicians will be the guests of the Bamberg County Medical Society at this meeting, and preparations are being made to entertain them handsomely. At the public meeting the addresses will be on topics of interest to the public generally, and it is to be hoped there will be a large crowd present. New Year Changes. There were a number of changes in the business world of Bamberg with the beginning of the new year. Mr. J. A. Murdaugh, who has been book-keeping for H. C. Folk for a number of years, has bought the grocery business of W. P. Herndon, which he will conduct in the future. Mr. H. N. Folk, who has been with the Peoples Bank for some time, will keep books for Mr. H. C. Folk. Mr. F. M. Simmons has bought out the hardware business of J. A. Hunter. i We have not heard the plans of < Messrs. Herndon and Hunter. i Mr. E. L. Spann, who has been ) keeping books for the Farmers Mer- j cantile Co. at Denmark, has moved < to town and be and his family are ] occupying the house of Mr. J. E. Felder on Bridge street. Mr. Spann 1 will keep books for the F. W. Free 1 Co. 1 Mr. B. W. Simmons, who has been 1 keeping books for the F. W. Free i Co., will keep books for Spann & < Simmons this year. ] J Death of Mrs. Johnson. ] Mrs. A. P. Johnson died at her ^ home in this city last Friday night { at about six o'clock, after an extend- ^ ed illness. She had been very feeble , for some time, and for a week or ^ more her condition had been critical and the end was expected any time. , The burial took place Saturday af- , ternoon at four o'clock at Southend cemetery, the serv'ces being largely attended by the many friends and relatives of herself and family. Rev. W. R. McMillan, pastor of the Bamberg Baptist church, was the officiat- j ing minister. The pall bearers were: . Honorary?Dr. J. B. Black, J. D. ] Copeland, Sr., V. J. Hartzog, J. A. \ r? ^ T rp hjyra, U. Jtt. orauiiaui, 01., o. x. j O'Neal. \ Active?E. L. Price, C. W. Rentz, ( H. H. Copeland, C. R. Brabham, Jr., F. M. Simmons, 0. A. Simmons. ] .Mrs. Johnson was eighty-two years ] old, and had lived in this community ; * all her life. She was a s'ster of the < late Maj. E. R. Hays, and was pos- 1 sessed of a fine intellect and good ] executive ability. Her husband, Dr. j Johnson, died a number of years ago. j She leaves five daughters: Mrs. A. \ S. Easterling, Mrs. S. H. Counts, Mrs. i W. E. Spann, and Miss Roberta Johnson, of this city, and Mrs. H. F. j Spann, of Dothan, Ala., and one son, . Dr. F. F. Johnson, also of Bamberg, } as well as a number of grand-chil- \ dren and other relatives. ? Many hearts are sore and bleeding j because of the death of this good woman, and the sympathy of a very 3 large circle or rrienas is exienaeu iu < the bereaved ones. ] < Christmas Tree. The Christmas tree given at the 1 Fitting School auditorium last Thursday evening for the pupils of Trinity < and Southside Sunday-schools, was largely attended and was quite a suecess. The children were all there ^ and seemed delighted with the pres- * ents handed them by Santa Claus from the beautiful tree. Mr. A. B. ( Utsey, superintendent of Trinity school, had charge of the exercises. , A most appropriate Sunday-school 1 address was delivered by Mr. M. W. Brabham, former superintendent of , this school, and now Field Sunday- j school Secretary for the North Caro- j lina Conference. It was indeed a pleasure for Mr. Brabham's many friends to hear him again, and his 1 address, while 6hort, was a rare treat. 1 DEATH OF I)R. KENNEDY. IYoy Physician Was Struck by Train Near Home. Greenwood, Dec. 28.?Dr. C. L. Kennedy, a well known physician of rroy, in this county, was run over and killed by a passenger train on the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway below Troy Thursday night. Dr. Kennedy was alone in his buggy svhen struck on the crossing. The horse was killed and the buggy torn all to pieces. Dr. Kennedy was badly broken up, but was not mangled. The accident happened about 200 rards from his home, two miles below Troy. He is survived by his wife and several children. Confederate Veteran a Suicide. .Lexington, uec. <51.?,\ews rea.cnid Lexington this afternoon of the suicide of W. Pickens Cullum, one of ;he best, known men of Batesburg. Mr. Cullum cut his throat with a tnife while at his home. He was an ex-Confederate soldier, having fought ;hroughout the War Between the Sections. For many years he had ieen connected with the large mercantile firm of L. D. Cullum & Co., vhich firm is now dissolving partnership, and it is beileved that the ihought of seeing the old firm, of vhich he had so long been identified joing out of business, preyed on Mr. Dullum's mind and he chose taking lis own life. He was about 70 years )f age. Mr. Cullum is survived by a num:>er of children, his wife having died many years ago. He was a brother if L. D. Cullum, one of the leading ousiness men of this section of the State. The deceased was a quiet, un- J issuming man and numbered his friends by the score. The burial will probably take place at Batesburg tomorrow. PAY FOR HAULING MAIL. Hitchcock Advocates New System. Effect of Parcels Post. Washington, Dec. 29.?An appeal for legislation to readjust the method of computing payments to railroads for transporting the mails was made to-day by Postmaster General Hitchcock in a letter to the house committee on postoffice and postroads. "On account of the institution of the parcels post system," wrote Mr. Hitchcock, "the weight of mail to be transported by railroads probably ivill be increased considerably, and under, existing law, no additional compensation may be paid until there tias been a weighing of the mails and i readjustment of the basis of pay." Mr. Hitchcock's proposition, which tie suggested a year ago, provides for a complete readjustment of the system of paying railways for carryng the mails, substituting space for veight as the chief factor in deter j.;? r'? j ? 4.v.;? aiming compensation. uuuei mis Man it would be possible to ascertain without delay what, if any, additional compensation should be given the 'ailroads on account of the parcels 30St. Marriage at Olar. Last Wednesday evening, Decemjer 25th, the Methodist church was i scene of beauty and loveliness, it Deing the occasion of the wedding )f Miss Evelyn Brabham and Mr. E. B. Price. Loving hands had trans:ormed the edifice with lovely flowsrs and decorations. The ushers, Messrs. F. C. Ayer, tienry Kearse, C. R. Gillam, and L. Brabham had seated the large crowd, ind promptly at 6:15 o'clock the strains of the wedding march vere heard, played by Miss Zelma Ftizer. Immediately in came the ovely bride on the arm of the groom, preceded by the ustiers and followed dv the officiating minister, Rev. A. C. Walker, of Orangeburg. Soon the beautiful ceremony which nade two young lives one was over, ind after receiving the hearty congratulations of a large number of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Price left by lutomobile for Bamberg, where they ;ook the train for a wedding trip. They are at home with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Price at present, but will soon move into their own home which Mr. Price has purchased from Mr. G. 3. Simmons. The groom was born and reared right here, and is a popular and eficient young business man. At present he is employed in the hardware store of J. A. Hunter. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Brabham, of the Kearse section, and is beloved by all who know her. Her beauty of face and form and charm of manner is a rightful inheritance from a distinguished mcestry, and she will be a welcome iddition to the social life of Bamberg. In common with their many friends, The Herald greets these roung people as they enter on a new life and wishes for them the very best that life can offer. ^ 4 No man is ever so good as he :hinks he is or as Daa as omers imnK ae is. BAF JL /\UdUlU [From a series of el Comparative digestif different baking powder: An equal quantity of with each of two kinds of tartar and alum?an the action of the digesth length of time. The percentage of the follows: Broad made with Royal Cre P"&9"Per"Cent Bread made with alum pow< ^67JPcr^Cent Royal Baking Powdei Of greatly superior dige DIED IX "WANT;" HAD MONEY. Sisters Worth Thousands Refuse< Medical Attention. St. Louis, Dec. 26.?Examinatioi of the body of Mrs. Sarah Johnson who, with her sister, Miss Mary Scott died Christmas evening of pneumo nia, apparently in direst want, re vealed that a bag around her wais contained $5,604 in cash and thre< gold watches. In Miss Scott's effect were found deeds and papers showing bank deposits. Little is known of the sisters. The: arrived two weeks ago at the addres: where death occurred, both suffering from colds which developed int< pneumonia. They refused to hav< medical attention because of the cos and declined to go to a free hospital Although living in the same rooms they slept in single beds and use< same tables, dishes and silverware Bills were evenly divided betweei them. In the delirium preceding 'deatl Mrs. Johnson spoke of a daughter liv ing in New Mexico and of a sister ii Pueblo, Colo. The elder woman wa: about 50 years old and Miss Scot had remarked that she was "mor< than 40." DeBruhl to Assist Peeples. Columbia, Dec. 31.?Following Close louie neeisui uitauuvuutcm^u that Mr. Ashley C. Tobias, of Char leston, had declined the position o: assistant attorney general under At torney General-elect Thos. H. Pee pies, comes ttie statement that Mr .Mr. M. P. DeBruhl, the present as sistant attorney general, will be re tained in that position by Mr. Pee pies until April 1, at least. Mr. De Bruhl has accepted the position. The legislature will have adjourn ed and the fall term of the supreme I court ended by that date, and Mr Peeples will have the assistance 01 Mr. DeBruhl in attending to the business that may come up between the time he assumes office, January 21 and April 1. It is understood that Mr. Peeples is to let Mr. DeBruhl know his plans definitely on March 1, and whethei Mr. DeBruhl will be retained aftei April 1 or a new assistant namec i will be determined later. Mr. DeBruhl has filled the office | of assistant attorney general for the I past six years under Mr. Lyon anc previously to that time was a member of the general assembly from Ab beville county. SECEDES TO RICHLAND COUNTY Lexington Area Votes Unanimously to Join Richland. Lexington, Dec. 31.?By a unanimous vote to-day the people of the lower section of the Dutch Fork, em bracing: an area of 9.92 square miles decided to leave Lexington count) | and join the county of Richland There were 34 votes cast, every on* being in favor of annexation. The territory takes from Lexington the remainder of the Ballentine and White Creek school districts, which were cut in half when the other section of the Dutch Fork went to Richland in the election held more thar two years ago. The towns of Ballentine and White Rock also are in the annexation territory. The result ol the election to-day means that Richland will get one of the richest sections of Lexington county and z splendid citizenship. It is understood that no technical objections will be raised and the portion will go tc Richland as soon as the legal requirements can be met. i HNG telyPure aborate chemical tests.] >ility of food made with bread (biscuit) was made of baking powder?cream > d submitted separately to re fluid, each for the same 0 4 food digested is shown as am of Tartar Powder: , Digested | * 4 r raised food is shown to be stibility and healthfulness. ? " ??? y SHOPGIRL DIES AT AGE OF 104. 1 Miss Elen Horgan on Duty at New > York Until a Few Mornings Ago. i New York, Dec. 26.?Miss Elen , Horgan, a department store "girl," , 104 years old, who was dusting coun ters at the store every morning up to - a few days ago, died from bron t chitis in her flat yesterday, in a iew ? 5 weeks more, she said she would have 3 been 105 years old. I Her friends in the store had plann- i ^ ed to make her Christmas a merry i one, by visiting her, but their plans 3 were halted by news of her death. 3 EASY RELIEF FROM CONSTIe PATIOX. j * The Remedy that Replaces Calomel. ^ Causes Xo Restriction of ^ Habit or Diet. i. It is a mistake to take calomel a when your liver is lazy and needs toning up. Hundreds of people in this section have discovered that 1 Dodson's Liver Tone is a thousand - times better and safer and its action 1 is just as sure. There, are none of -f., the fcad after-effects of calomel to /f *5 Dodson's Liver Tone and no danger t of salivation. 3 For attacks of constipation or biliousness one or two spoonfuls of thi3 mild, pleasant tasting vegetable liquid are enough and The Peoples Drug Store gives a personal guaran' tee that every bottle will do all that t is claimed for it. Money back in any t . case where it fails. 4 * p Dodson's Liver Tpne costs only 50 cents for a large bottle. Remember the name because there are any num ber of remedies sold in imitation of 4 ( Dodson claims. Some of them have names very similar to Dodson'6 Liver v. Tone?and are in same color pack age. These imitations are not guar anteed and may be very harmful. Go . to The Peoples Drug Store and you will surely get the genuine. Reward for Smoak's Slayer. i Columbia, Dec. 30.?The governor * f has issued a proclamation offering a j? - reward of $100 for the apprehension i of the person or persons who slew . Mr. E. D. Smoak, the deaf and dilmb white man, near Cedar Springs, in 3 Spartanburg county, a few nights s ago. Mr. Smoak was found dead in * his house and evidence pointed to a ^ .* foul murder. & I ? SPECIAL NOTICES. ! i i Advertisements Under This Head 25c. I For 25 Words or Less. A| Notice.?Town taxes are now due and payable to the town treasurer at J his office over Bamberg Banking Co. Lost.?One large steer, black and i white spotted with short horns, fte- , 7 ward if returned to H. G. DELK, Bamberg, S. C. Wanted.?To buy farm of 500 to > 1,000 or more acres, well located. Must be good value at price asked. Give full particulars in first letter. FARMER, Box 121, Bennettsville, 'IS. C. ^ For Sale?At bargain prices, 15 ' head horses and mules; four two- * 4 i horse wagons; all kind of farming ; implements, grain drill, mowers and I rakes, hay press, reaper and binder; also ear corn 80 cents the bushel; 1 pea vine hay $1.00 per hundred: I fodder $1.35 hundred, delivered I . Bamberg. Also have some hogs for I . sale. See Julian Gray near Cope, S. I C. VERNON BRABHAM, Colum- J bia, S. C. ' j J NOTICE. I Notice is hereby given that all | debts due the estate of N. C. Crosby, deceased, are payable to the adminl istrator, or E. H. Henderson, his atl torney, at Bamberg, S. C., and that i all claims against this estate should be filed, duly probated and itemized. * J. A. WYMAN, Administrator. Bamberg, S. C., Nov. 25, 1912. ' ? ; 1 1