The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, November 13, 1913, Image 2
HOW A DOLLAR GROWS.
Increasedfto $14.53 After 44 Years 1
With Compound Interest.
Mrs. George S. Weaver, who lives
in Main street. Penn Van. recently c
received a eail from a stranger who i
was past middle life and who said he c
lived in an adjoining county, says f
Penn Van correspondence to the i
New York Sun. s
He told Mrs. Weaver that he owed i
Solomon D. Weaver's estate some c
money and was searching for the f
proper person to pay it to. Solomon \
D. Weaver died in 1S37 at the age
of 9 2 years and was the father of a
the deceased husband of Mrs. Weav- t
er. After asking some questions of a
Mrs. Weaver he went down the street t
and made some more inquiries. Later i
he returned and said that he was con- t
vinced that Mrs. Weaver was the
proper person to whom to pay. the I
debt. I
In answer to Mrs. Weaver's in- \
quiries he states that 4 4 years ago a
he had driven through a toll gate c
on the Penn Yan and Branchport r
highway. The toll was 4 cents. He i
did not have 4 cents in change and
tendered a bill. In giving back the \
change the toll gate keeper handed 1
him $1 too much. The stranger kept A<
the dollar, but never forgot about it. s
Solomon D. Weaver, the father-in- s
? i? j i?:u . i. f
law of .Mrs. weaver, nacr uuul wis | >
road and was the man for whom the 3
gatekeeper was collecting. t
The stranger sat down and figured C
for some time, and he finally stated
.that the $1 with compound interest i
i for 44 years amounted to $14.53. *
This amount he insisted upon paying i
to Mrs. Weaver, as he said his con- d
science compelled him to do it. t
The stranger said that, although
? , he had never forgotten about taking
$1 too much change from Mr. Weav- j
er's employee, his conscience had
, never troubled him until lately.
BUILDING BIGGEST SHII\
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First Plates of the Pennsylvania Laid
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At Newport News.
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First plates of the keel of the Su- v
perdreadnought Pennsylvania, which f?
when completed two years hence, n
will be the largest and most power- n
ful fighting machine in the world, b
have been laid at the Newport News, d
Va., Shipbuilding and Dry Docks Co.
Unlike similar events in the past, n
work has started without ceremony, n
The Pennsylvania will be 625 feet *
long over all, and will have a beam >'
of 97 feet and a draft of 32 feet. Her b
full load displacement will be 32,- ^
600 tons, or 3,500 tons greater than b
the superdreadnaughtsOklahoma and h
Nevada, the immediate predecessors fi
of the Pennsylvania. Twelve 14-inch h
breech-loading rifles are to make up
the main battery of the Pennsylvania.
The speed of the ship will be 21 a
knots an hour. This newest addition a
-x to Uncle Sam's fighting fleet is to be
completed at a total cost of $11,000,000.
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Pearls in Kiver Clams. tl
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'The clam fishing industry has be- 1
come one of the most prominent in- '
dustries on the Illinois river, says
I-eslie's. Passing over the upper ,
bridge at Peoria, on a bright sunny ^
day, one may see the whole of Peoria
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lake dotted with the boats of the
clam fishers. They do not depend
entirely on the value of the clams
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for their livelihood, but thev take a
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gambler's chance on finding a valuable
pearl secreted in * one of the f
shells. ^
Here each clam is opened and the ^
shells are thrown in a pile ready for
the buyer. The men crush the meat
of each clam in their search for .
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pearls, which are generally found in
the necks of the clams. The little
pearls and the slugs are used in pearl ^
necklaces and bring from $3 to $5
an ounce. ^
A pearl found in a dead clam is of
eo value whatever. It is of interest
to know that there are pearls in all
crippied clams, and these pearls are V
of the greatest value as a rule. In
the clam fisher's camp, one can always
sell a crippled clam unopened
for $5. *
Pearls valued at $1,500 have late- 0
Jj been found in the Illinois river at ^
Peoria. Some men make a life busi- 11
ness of hunting for them. One man
secured only a wooden bucket of ^
clams, and on opening them found a
$1,000 pearl. a
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Makes Two Raids. c
Our Branchville Rural Policeman, t:
Mr. M. O. Browning, made two raids, t
on law-breakers, Saturday at the lit- f
tie town of Cope, S. C., in this county, u
and secured about one thousand v
T>nnnri? r?f lirmpv hppr
On Sunday following, near the coal v
chute on the Coast Line Railroad in v
Orangeburg, he ran upon 25 or 30
men playing cards or gambling in
tome way. He captured six white ?
men. This was a pretty good haul
for one time.?Branchville Journal. ^
Ask your doctor to leave your prescription
at Mack's Drug Store, and t
see how quick we will get the ni?di- "
cine to you.?adv. 2
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LETTING DOWN DUTY WALL.
How It Makes It Easier For Outsiders
to Sell Those Inside.
While the United States has reluced
the average duties on imported
;oods from 4 0 per cent to 25 per
ent, Mexico has this month added
>5 per cent in the shape of a surtax
o the duties previously in force, ays
the Philadelphia ^Ledger. Invadng
the land of the Aztec with merhandise
is now almost as difficult a
eat as the scaling of Chapultepec
vas for Gen. Scott's army.
We hear so much about free trade
md protection that one grows skepical
about the immediate results of
i nigner or a lower tann. dul ieiing
down the duty wall does not
nake it easier for outsiders to sell
o those inside.
Thus, in the last fiscal year, the
Jnited States sold to the Filipinos
>0 per cent of all the cotton goods
vhich were imported. But four years
igo we sold to these same Filipinos
>nly 7 per cent of the cotton fabics
which they purchased outside the
slands. Why this big increase?
The United States made free trade
vith the Philipines a fact between i
.909 and 1913. that's the answer. J
,Ve removed the barrier which had
eparated us from our own posses- ^
ion so tljat a Philadelphia manuacturer
can now sell calicos to a r
Manila merchant on the same terms I
hat he can sell to a storekeeper in r
am den. e
Since every man, woman and child r
n the United States has $3 invested a
n the Philipines, it would seem as c
f they had purchased the privilege of [j
ioing business with the islands on ,
he most favorable terms. I
() WK1) WITHOUT SEEING BRIDE
lalt.imore Man Taking Full Chance
in Marriage Lottery.
A Baltimore dispatch to The New
:"ork Sun says: j
Unless his plans fall through Dr.
'rands W. Hartley will marry Mrs.
larion C. Arnett within two weeks
rixhout having a look at the bride's
ace until after two marriage ceremoies
have been performed. The ro- ?J
lance began in Cuba *and was aided
y a marriage bureau and the long ~
istance telephone. 4
Mrs. Arnett is a widow of 45 sum- J
lers and Dr. Hartley has been twice j
carried and is 56 years old. Dr. 2
lartley's name originally was Hell- 4
er and he will be married under 4
oth names and the heavy black veil ]
-hich Mrs. Arnett will wear will not 2
e raised until after the clergyman J
as pronounced the last word of the 4
nal ceremony. Dr. Hartley says that ~
e does not want to see his bride unil
after the "I do" is said.
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The widow Arnett was the first to
nswer an advertisement for a wife ?
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nd Dr. Hartley had vowed that the
rst answer would be accepted. j
Dr. Hartley's first word to Mrs. Arett
over the telephone was likewise,
e says, the first word he had spoken
d a woman for one year. In July, 912,
Dr. Hartley's second wife died S
nd Dr. Hartley vowed that he would
ot speak to a woman for one year,
nd the first woman he did speak to
e would marry. In July of this year
e published a memoriam to his dead
rife and then looked about for a
lird spouse. . S
When the widow and the two time P
idower have been married twice t(
nd Dr. Hartley has had the first t"
limpse under the mysterious veil he "*
[V
ill hand to his wife a deed to his
p
roperty in Baltimore, including the ai
ouse at 1204 West Fayette street. p<
le declares that he takes this means J
f expressing his supreme confidence
i the wife whom he will have seen
Dr the first time then.
Dr. Hartley says that he has no
?ar of the consequences of his imlicit
trust in Mrs. Arnett or of the
nique features of his marriage.
ACCUSED OF SLAYING YOUTH.
rife of Georgia Farmer and Con- |
vict Guard are Arrested. '
Macon, Ga., Nov. 8.?Accused of
he murder of John Epps. 15 years
Id on December 14 last, Mrs Ada
Griffith, 40 years oid, wife of a promaent
farmer, of Sparta, and mother ,
f five chidren, and John England, ^
0 years old, convict guard, have
een arrested and late this afternoon,
fter a Court inquiry, were bound
ver without bail, accused of the
rime. Both are in jail at Sparta.
For several weeks Macon detec- i
ives have been on the case. Not unil
a few days ago, however, did they
eel safe in causing the arrests. Not
ntil tnnifrht Hid rtpvplnnrnents in the
ear-old tragedy leak out.
It is claimed that young Epps, the
ictim, knew the love secrets of the j
roman and convict guard.
Effie's Brother?Do you love my I
ister Effie?
Effie's Steady Company?Why, i
Villie. that is a queer question. Why j
1
lo you want to know?
Effie's Brother?She said last night ;
he would give a dollar to know,
md I'd like to scoop it in.?Puck. ;
FOR SALE.I?
A fine farm for sale, I @
711 acres, four miles
North of Bamberg.
Apply to H
F. F. JOHNSON 1 =
BAMBERG, S. C. @
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More Time <| kt
Home M ^ s
FO and from work?four trips 2 @ ~
day?a wheel will save ten @ ^
ninutes each trip or nearly an hour gfe
;xtra?three hundred hours a year
nore at home. You'll feel better
nd act better. Gets the cobwebs ?7
iut of your brain and honest hunger @
nto your stomach. The @
fIVER JOHNSON @ I
has more strong features, @
is better built and finished @
and runs smoother than %
any wheel you ever Ss A
mounted. You needn't js?
buy till you try. Trust ^
bicycles, Guns, and Automobile Supplies,
Key Fittings, and General ?
Repair Shop. First-Class /g ~
Workmen.
I. BUIST BRICKLEl
Bamberg, S. C. '
| RILEY & COPELAND | ?
Successors to W. P. Riley. ? IgC |
; Fire, Life I ?
; . Accident ? ?
; INSURANCE | ?
Office in J. D. Copeland's Store 4
| BAMBERG, S. C. X
FOR SALE.
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE. JSS
18 tine building lots in town of Ehrhardt.
6 choice building lots in town of InKrj
Bamberg. *>4
store house and lot next to post
office on Main street, Ehrhardt.
Apply to
JOHN F. FOLK,
Bamberg, S. C.
. G. MAYFIELD. W. E. FREE. JSS
MAYFIELD & FREE
Attorneys-at-Law
BAMBERG. S. C. JSS
Practice in all the Courts, both
tate and Federal. Corporation
ractice and the winding up of esates
a specialty. Business entrusted
to us will be promptly attended
ures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. JS5
he worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
e cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. * J"
orter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves ^^55
aiaantj Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, $1.Of IfyFf
J. P. OTT, JR.
CIVIL ENGINEER
FARM SURVEYING A SPECIALTY
Address: 1341 Main Street,
COLUMBIA, S. C.
JFE, FIRE, LIVESTOCK ?
HEALTH and ACCIDENT
INSURANCE Kg
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EHRHARDT, S. C.
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imnrnved Saw Mills. ??
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VARIABLE FRICTION FEED. ^iuS
jBest material and workmanship, light} {T *3
running, requires little power; simpleJ
easy to handle. Are made in severa^ J/JxJ
(sizes and are good, substantial money-'
jmaking machines down to the smallest I
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Boilers and all Saw Mill suppliesj
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^ 9 AUCUSTA, OA.
ind We Are Prepared To Furnish Youi
We have kept our stock complete in t
largest fall business we have ever had
for this week and next that it will pc
LADIES DEPARTMENT
i\\ Coat Suits now being closed out at
big reductions. We are determined
not to carry a one over. See them.
3ig lot of Coats just received. Some
very pretty Sport Coats at $10.00
and $12.50 each.
^he biggest value in Children's Coat&
ever shown, $1.50 and up.
sew Plaid Skirts at $3.50 to $5.00 each.
Values $o.00 and $7.50.
Special lot of Messaline Dresses $12.50
value, at $7.50 each.
0 Serge Dresses, values up to $10.00,
our special price $6.50 each..
ust received a lot of Ferguson-McKinney
Underwear. Gowns at $2.50 to
$5.00; Corset- Covers $1.00 to $2.50;
Drawers $1.00 to $2.50 pair,
latest Novelties in ladies' Neckwear
25c and 50c.
FURS!
1 new shipment just in. Good sets at
$5.00 and up.
00 Dresses for children just received,
75c values on sale at 50c each.
Don't Fail To Vi
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THE STORE OP QUALITY."
Another
\ We received this week another (
Mules, which were selected by (
Louis, Mo., the largest. Horse at
is. certainly a fine lot of animals
loads we have ever handled, ai
to see them quick. They will I
to please you. We have also a t
.
Wagons, Buggic
on/? m?i -fi+ vmi nnt. pmttnlfitfi Wl1
CblJLU VOiU uu j ww vhv
will want. Various makes and s
able prices are most attractive
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BAMBI
HER IS HERO
r Needs in AH Kinds of Winter Goods j|
spite of the fact that we have had the ||
. We quote some very special values S
ty you to take advantage of ? '
MEN'S WEAR 1
20 dozen Royal Plush Underwear just ? *
received, $3.00 Suit. ?
1 lot heavy Cotton Fleeced Underwear, gj
$1.00 suit. x
1 lot Siberian Wool Fleece Underwear, A
regular $2.00 value, our price $1.75. @
New lot Stetson Hats $3.50 and up. ?
Michael Sterns famous'suits and over- !g
coats. Good ones at $18.00 and up. * ,
65 Suits earned from last season now ?
at cost. @
One lot Overcoats at cost. ? -ji
Biggest stock of Men's fine Shoes in ? 9
tlii? section. Bovden's at $5.50 to X 9
$6.50; Regals at $4.00 to $5.00. Other X 4M
good values at $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and jg 9
l/\4- n-P o ri rl OnrrvPni'lo O f"
ivjt ui uiftiirvtio auu. vuunvi uu u.u UFf'
prices that you will appreciate. W
3,000 yards best 10c Outing 8y2c yard. &
1 bale Yard Wide Sea Island Sheeting, ? 29
worth _ on the present market 10c ? jBB
yard, our price by the bolt 7%c yard* ? .ffl
sit Us Circus Day ? .
(BER'S ,
BAMBERG, S. C. * J
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;ar load of high grade Horsed and Sg? Jfl
)ur Mr. W. P. Jones in East St. jH
td Mule market in the world. This jbJ 'fl
, really one of the yery nicest
id it will pay prospective buyers 5j*J
>e sold at prices that will be sure tjjp' >
rig line of ^
;s, Harness, Etc. 1
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;h as handsome a turnout as you ' j
styles of buggies, and our reason-' ! ; 1
. See us for complete outfits. = ufe . J
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