The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, March 11, 1915, Page 8, Image 8
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Thursday, March 11, 1915.
SHORT LOCALS.
Hrief Items of Interest Throughout
rhe Town and County.
Very little cotton is now being sold
on the Bamberg market. The farmers
seem to be holding on to the
ctonio tnr hiaher Drices.
Rev. J. B. Fearn, a missionary to
China, made a most interesting and
instructive address at the Methodist
church here last Thursday evening.
Sheriff S. G. Ray and family have
moved from Denmark to Bamberg,
ofccupving the residence recently purchased
by Mr. Ray near the Farmers
Gin company.
The building of the new colored
Methodist church is progressing
rapidly. Already much of the brick
work has been laid, and the church
will be completed within the next
few weeks.
> Rev. W. I. Herbert is this week
conducting services at the Carlisle
school auditorium. Two services are
being held each day, at 1 and 7 p. m.
The public is cordially invited to
aftonrf all services.
A sample room is being added to
tbe Johnson hotel. The addition is
of brick. Recently the premises
have been renovated and remodeled,
and it is understood the hotel will
soon be opened under new manage_
inent.
The bankrupt stock of McKenzie
Bros, will be sold on
March 18, at the store room of the
company at Ehrhardt, at 12 o'clock,
noon. McKenzie Bros, were recently
adjudged bankrupts, and Mr, A. F.
Hendersoh was appointed trustee .in
bankruptcy.
Mr. Carlton W. Sawyer, who was
recently appointed by the governor
to succeed A. W. Jones as comptroller
Icr general, is well known in Bamberg,
being at one time bookkeeper
at the cotton mill. He has many
friends here, who congratulate him
- upon his appointment.
The friends of Mrs. I. B. Felder
will be pained to learn that she has
been quite ill. On Sunday Mr. Felder
carried her to her old home at
Commerce, Ga., where she is now undergoing
treatment. Mr. Felder re/
. turned Wednesday, and Mrs. Felder
was resting well when he left her.
In regard to the trial last week
of Mr. James A. Wyman for the killing
of Minyard May, it 6hould be
stated that the court instructed the
i jury to sign a verdict of not guilty,
the solicitor stating that the State
would not ask a verdict of guilty in
this case. The solicitor also consented
to a verdict of not guilty in
the case of Sam Jenkins.
In the prelimfnery debate for the
intersociety contest of Wofford Fitting
school, Spartanburg, last week,
Mr. Wilson Johns was one of the debaters.
The Spartanburg Journal
J - V- ~ ? ~ nf tho mnst
says me ucuaic woo >."v- ?
hotly contested debates ever held at
the Wofford Fitting school. The intersociety
debate will be held on
March 27, and Mr. Johns won a place
as one of the debaters in the contest.
Death of Mr. D. G. Richardson.
( The many friends in Bamberg of
Mr. Douglas G. Richardsoir, of Denmark,
were shocked to learn of his
death last Wednesday night at the
Baptist hospital in Columbia. Mr.
Richardson was carried to the hospital
only a few days previous to his
death for treatment, and few^persons
knew of his illness. The remains
were carried to Camden where interment
took place.
Mr. Richardson was the son of Major
H. D. Richardson, and one of
Denmark's leading young men. He
was a native of Clarendon county,
coming to Denmark several years
ago. At the time of his death he
was the mayor of the town, and had
numerous friends all other the county.
Besides His widow, wno was .uiss
Aiice Corbett, of Camden, Mr. Richardson
is survived by two children,
a son and a daughter. Three brothers
survive him, Messrs Richard and
Ransom Richardson and H. B. Richardson,
Jr. He had one sister, Mrs.
Wallace Ball, of New York. Mr.
Richardson was connected with many
of Denmark's business enterprises,
and was a highly esteemed and public
spirited citizen.
Woman's Missionary Institute.
The Woman's Missionary Institute,
embracing the eighth association in
the western division, will meet with
the Denmark Paptist church April
15-16.
The State officers are expected
here, and an interesting and instructive
programme has been arranged.
All women interested in the work
are cordially invited to be with us.
MRS. S. G. MAYFIELD,
President.
MISS ROSABEL TURNER,
Sec. and Treas.
FI WKRAL. OF COL. COl'XTS. |
Remains Laid to Rest in Restland
Cemetery Thursday.
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The remains of Col. Thomas J.
I Counts, who died Wednesday of last
week in Florence at the home of his
[ daughter, .Mrs. Sanders, were brought
[ to Bamberg on Thursday, and interment
occurred in Restland cemetery.
I Rev. W. R. .McMillan conducting the
[ funeral services. The following gentlemen
acted as active pallbearers:
Messrs G. Moye Dickinson. F. \V.
t Free. .1. J. O'Neal, J. F. Carter, J.
J. Jones, J. C. Moye. The honorary
? 1,1 \fAPoro A \fr?TR
I panuearcrs wcio .wcooio n.
Speaks, W. E. Spann. A. S. Easterling,
W. I. Johns, W. .M. Brabham.
X. Z. Felder. J. H. Hadwin, J. D.
Copeland, Sr., C. R. Brabham, Sr.,
D. F. Hooton, J. T. O'Neal, G. Frank
Bamberg, Dr. Covington, Dr. H. F.
Hoover.
Thomas J. Counts, son of David
and Elizabeth Counts, was born on
Isaackson's Branch, Barnwell county,
on the fourth day of July, 1827.
At the age of six years his mother
died, and at the age of eight his
father followed his mother to the
grave. Having no near relative to
care for him, he and his only brother 1
were placed in charge of Mr. Seth
Daniels, with whom they lived for
several years. While yet a young
boy, Mr. Daniels moved to the State
OI AiaoauiiJ, wiicic iuc; i ooiuvu ov.
eral years. The young men became
dissatisfied with Alabama, and with
the consent of their guardian, returned
to this State, driving an old
horse, given them by Mr. Daniels,
through the country. They were
cared for back in this State by Mr.
W. J. Mixon, and resided at Barnwell
village. They attended school
there for some years, and then decided
to enter into business at Graham's
Turnout. Soon after this, the |
war with Mexico was declared, and
his brother went to the front, dying
a few years after his return, from
the hardships of the Mexican campaign.
Col. Counts was married at the age
of 21 to Miss Janie S. Mo.ve, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Moye, and
after his marriage, he retired from
the mercantile business to pursue
farming, on account of his ill health.
The farm restored his health entirely,
and he continued to operate
his farming pursuits for many years.
Mrs. Counts died on Oct. 16, 1905, 1
beine only a few years his junior.
Soon after his marriage, Col. .
Count* joined the Baptist church,
and continued a devout and consci- i
entious Christian worker until his
death. In 1876, Col. Counts was
elected to the State senate from the
county of Barnwell, and served in
that office with distinction for four
years. When Bamberg county was
formed, he was made the first master
in equity. He held this office for
four years, and was then tendercu
the office of referee in bankruptcy
for this county, serving in this capacity
for several years. During his
81st year, after suffering with defective
eyesight for many, years, Col.
Counts discovered that his eyesight
had returned to him, and he was
able to discard his glasses >entirely.
Seven children were born to Col.
and Mrs. Counts. The two eldest
died within 48 hours at the ages of
one and three years. Several years
later three other children died with
in a period of three years, two 01
them leaving families.
Col. Counts derived his title by being
elected colonel of the 43rd regiment
of South Carolina militia, serving
in this capacity with justice, ability
and distinction for many years.
He was a kind and affectionate
father and husband, apd the los6 of
his wife, after fifty-four years of married
life, placed a great burden of
sorrow upon him, which he bore to
his death. ,
Col. Counts prepared for his family
a most interesting sketch of his
life, and the foregoing facts are taken
therefrom. The sketch was not
prepared with any idea of publication,
but for his children and grand
children. All through the sketch
there runs a peculiar and strong affection
and noble sentiments,
thoughtful advice and kind words
for his family and friends, whom he
numbered by the hundreds.
The passing of this venerable man
removes one of the human landmarks
of Bamberg. Always prominent in
public matters, devout in church duties,
kind and attentive to his friends
and acquaintances. Col. Counts occupied
a large place in the hearts of
the people of this city and county.
(Mminal Court Adjourns.
The criminal docket of the general
sessions court was cleared up on
Thursday, and the court adjourned :
until Monday morning, when the
civil docket was commenced.
The lasi case tried in the criminal
court was that of the State versus
Henry and Oneta Frederick and Tom
Donalson, charged with arson. A
verdidt of not guilty was found. ,
Glendale Spring Water delivered
by J. A. Murdaugh for 50c for 5gallon
bottle.?adv. tf. 1
New Advertisements.
Lost advertisement.
L. B. Fowler?Shoo Fly.
Delk's .Market?Specials.
W. D. Bennett?Wanted. j
W. D. Bessinger?For Sale.
G. A. Lucas?Special Notice.
B.. E. & W. R. R.?Placing Cars. I
Thielen Theatre?Prof. Chevelier. |
W. L. Douglass?Bankrupt Notice.)
Jones A. Williams?Will Buy!
Corn.
B., E. <? w. K. k.?upen tor snipmen
ts.
Peoples Bank?The Time Will
Come.
Bamberg Banking Co.?Remit by
Check.
G. A. Jennings?Notice to Tax
payers.
Enterprise Bank?Check Your
Savings.
International Travel Slip Co.?
Travel Slips.
George Reynolds?Spring Carnival
and Festival.
Mrs. A. McB. Speaks & Co.?
Spring Millinery Opening.
LaVerne Thomas & Co.?First
Showing of Spring Millinery.
Faiyners & Merchants Bank?Put
His First Money in the Bank.
J. B. Brickie?Would You Take
Yoru Watch to a Blacksmith?
Hooton's Ladies Store and Millinery
Parlor?Hooton's Opening.
l*AAO& A AAA ?VtWA* J
Miss Mallie Patrick, who returned
to her work as milliner at Eastman,
Ga., last week, enroute there was in
a serious wreck, near Buckhead
Junction. Miss Patrick's friends will _
be glad to know that she suffered no
injuries other than a severe shock.
The Associated Press account of the
wreck follows:
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Augusta, Ga., March 3.?Fast pas- _
senger train No. 4. on the Georgia 0
Railroad, leaving Atlanta at 8 o'clock
tonight, split a switch 300 yards |
from Buckhead Station at 10:55 tonight.
The engine was driven partly
through a car standing on the siding,
and that car and the engine are burn- _
F
ing. Four passenger coaches were
thrown over the main line, the sleeping
car alone remaining on the rails.
Engineer Bryant jumped and was
uninjured, but his fireman was
crushed to death. So far as can be n
learned, only one passenger was in- F
jured, though the travel was as
heavy as usual in the overturned v,
coaches.
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The JJeik case inea. ^
Monday morning, when the court A
opened, the first case called was that s
of D. J. Delk against the Atlantic 0
Coast Line railway. In this case Mr. e
Delk asked damages from the railroad
in the sum of $20,000 for injuries
alleged to have been sustained s
by him while a passenger on the de- p
fendant railway in the State of Flor- Cl
ida. The complaint alleged that he
was carried past the station where
he was to get off, and that when the
train stopped he was pushed off the n
train at a point, during the night, n
where he could not get transports- h
tion to return to his station; that he ^
was injured by being pushed from the
train and suffered from exposure af- c,
ter being put off the train, and that &
his baggage was not turned over to p
him. The case was given to the jury c
Tuesday afternoon, and a verdict was a
reached about three o'clock Wednes- p
day morning. Mr. Delk was award- ^
ed a verdict in the sum of $5,500. c
Millinery Openings. ^
The three millinery stores in the c
city have announcements in this is- li
sue of The Herald of the spring
millinery openings on Wednesday, 1<
Thursday and Friday, March 17, 18
and 19. The spring millinery opening
is an event of much importance
to the ladies, who watch for the an- n
nouncements. Very pretty and at- v
tractive styles prevail this spring, y
and it is stated that the exhibits will ^
be unusually interesting. The three ^
stores agreed to have their openings ^
on the same dates this spring. r
Destroyed by Fire Monday.
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On .Monday, shortly after noon, the 2
residence occupied by Mr. T. J.
Rentz, on Carlisle street, was completely
destroyed by fire. The house
was owned by Mr. William Summers, j
of the Branchville section. It is v
stated that the loss on the house was
covered by insurance, but that no in- p
surance was carried by Mr. Rentz on ti
the contents. Much of the furniture
was saved from the flames, but the ^
greater part was burned with the p
house. The fire is thought to have n
Started from the flue, the blaze being
first seen on the roof. It is stated j
that the house was valued at about ^
$1,000. j
Will l*resent Comedy. ^
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On Friday, March 19th, the teachers
and four young men of the town q
will present a light comedy in the
graded school auditorium. Watch
the posters.?adv.
Mrs. A. 1
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Baptist Church.
Prayer meeting at the Baptist
hurch Thursday 7:45 p. m., subject,
1st Psalm.
If you want to hear something
ood, come to the Baptist church
unday a. m. Dr. C.' C. Brown, the
it and the sage of the South Carona
Baptist ministry, will preach.
Subject Sunday p. m., 7:45: "The
'ellow Who Forgot."
w. r. McMillan.
Music Club Meeting.
The Apollo Music club met on Wedesday
afternoon with the Misses
'oik.
A musical programme as follows
as rendered:
"Prelude" (RachmaninofT), Miss
frma Black; reading, "Russian
lusic," by Mrs. Robert Ayer; "Thou
.rt Like Unto a Flower" (Rubentein),
Mies Ethel Black; story of
nly Russian opera, "The Snow Maidn,"
by Miss May Zeigler; duet,
Waltz" (Moszkowski), Miss Kate
Lentz and Mrs. Clarence Black; Rusian
national hymn by the club.
Refreshments were served in three
ourses.
Mrs. Hoover Entertains.
Mrs. H. F. Hoover entertained a
umber of ladies on Friday afteroon
at bridge, in compliment to her
iouse guest, Mrs. E. D. Puett, of
lharlotte, N. C.
Four tables were arranged for
ards. and the ladies indulged in
everal interesting games. Mrs. C.
'. Hooton, being the most skillful
ontestant, was awarded first prize,
pair of silk hose. The consolation
rize fell to Mrs. LaVerne Thomas,
'he guest prize, a beautiful cut glass
ompote dish, was presented Mrs.
'uett.
After cards a delightful salad
ourse was served, followed by deicious
cream and cake.
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Mrs. iioover s gueoio ovely
afternoon.
Town Election.
The city election for aldermen and
iayor and one member of the public
rorks commission will be held on
lay 4th. Messrs A. McB. Speaks,
?. B. Fowler and P. B. Murphy have
een named managers of election.
.11 voters must be registered. Thegistration
books are now open at
he office of the city clerk and treasrer,
and will remain open until the
7th of April.
To Arrange Memorial Exercises.
The executive committee of the
Livers Bridge Memorial association
- ill meet at the memorial grounds
n Saturday, March 13, at 3 o'clock
. m., for the purpose of arranging
or memorial services. Committee
s follows: Dr. X. F. Kirkland, Dr.
f. W. I. Loadholt, Eddie Kearse, J.
'. Breeland, John Peters. J. W. Jenv.
,T. A. Peters. Rev. D. B. Grose
lose. G. J. Herndon, M. O. Kinard,
. E. McMillan. W. H. Ritter, J. F.
[earse, Calvin Rentz, M. A. Kinard,
. C. Kinard, J. J. Folk. J. D. Jenny,
V. D. Sease, J. W. Kinard. H. W.
hitty, Asbury Kirkland.
A full attendance earnestly reuested.
DR. N. F. KIRKLAND,
J. W. JENNY, President.
Secretary.
McB. Speaks & Co.
NVITE YOU TO THEIR ;
I ing
Opening
iY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
ch 17th 18th and 19th
ker is prepared to show
the newest thin&s in
tty, Flame, and Bat4
i j
ip Gray Shades 1 1
THE NEWEST SHAPES M
The Bamberg, Ehrhardt
and Walterboro Raibroad
1 1 .1
is placing cars along tne
line for farmers to have
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their fertilizers shipped.
This is a great conven .
"j.-y ;
ience to the farmers. Wi
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HONOR ROLL. Box Sapper.
Denmark Public Schools for Month The public is cordially invited to
Ending March 5, 1915. Attend a box supper at the Heyward
School house on Friday night, March
First grade?Grace Wiggins, Mary j2th. The ladies are requested to
Hane Walker, Helen Brooker. bring boxes. Proceeds to be used
Second grade?Edward Zeigler, for benefit of school.?adv.
Sarah Califf, Claudia Holton, Ada Hutto,
Dorothy Matthews, John SPECIAL NOTICES. I
Turner, Edward Sojourner, Georgia
Fogle, Myrtle Walker. Advertisements Under This Hqad 25c.
Third grade?Francis Dozier, Al- For 25 Words or Less.
Kflrf Pniir Stanwiv Hutto Jar"es Mc- ?~?:?; :? ?
*2"~ warned?a copy 01 m? Ditmu?&
Crae, Richard Sojourner, Margaret Herald of September 12, 1912.
Brooker. Herald office. /
Fourth grade-Evelyn Cain El- For gale-One Maxwell touring
dridge Hightower, Byrl Price, Doro- a^ a bargain. Apply to W. Max (
thy Riley. Walker, Ehrhardt, S. C. tf. *
Fifth grade-Carlisle Folk. Ed- ghoo Fly-Give me your order for
ward Cox, Louise Ra\, Ruth Califf, screen doors and windows. L. B.Martha
Cacioppo. FOWLER, Bamberg, S. C. tf.
Sixth grade?Edna Creech, Anna Will Buy 25,000 bushels of corn
Matthews. commencing June 1st, 1915. JONE8 > .
Seventh grade?Elizabeth McCrae, A. WILLIAMS, Bamberg, S. C. 3-18
Julia McCrae, Daisy Tillman. For Sal*_Indian Runner Duck
rv{?V.*J, oredn TnHa rnv Willip 1 O tr\y R(\r- A nnlv tn W D.
uiguiu w J A w 4Wt ww. **rr*/ ?" - - ?- , ...,
Delle Hutto, Kathryn Fauat. . | BESSINGER and SON, Bamberg, 8.
Ninth grade?Wieters Califf, Genie I C. 4-8-15.
Fogle, Barnwell Huggins, Hazel La-I For Rent?Store formerly occuCroy,
Martha Wiggins, Clara Wy-ipied by Brickie's garage. Will be
man repaired to suit tenant. Apply to H.
Tenth grade?Frances Guess, Vir-1 G-RAHAM. if.
ginia Hutto, Christobel Mayfield, For Sale?Fancy strain Ringlet
Vera Wiggins. BarredRock eggs at farmers' prices.
j in, i r. v, AIso KmS BIS BoH Cotton seed. ApEleventh
grade?Frank Creech, ply tQ j6t q'NEAL. tf.
Kathleen Fogle, Agnes Goza. .
Lost?Sunday afternoon last, a
Clear Pond School. cresent broach with three opals and :
a number of small peajl settings.
.1 TTT" t~> j v , Initials "W. S.? engraved on back.
Honor roll of Clear Pond school Rewar(j if returned to this office.
for fourth and fifth months.
Seventh grade?Dorris Folk, Vera , 'See a saw 11 set; a uu"?
? _r ,, let me have it and you will see a
McMillan, Rosa Walker. saw Sharp. Bring me your orders
Third grade?Reba Steedly. for sash, doors, blinds, mouldings,.
Second grade?Joe Martin. etc., at Brickie's Garage. L. B. FOWFirst
grade?Mary Martin, Lyn- ^ER. tf.
wood Pearson, Vera Pearson. Wanted?One Jersey cow, freeh. # ,
? in milk. Must be a heavy milker
Langford-Priester. with a large percentage of butter, fat
and young. None but an A-l cow
Sunday afternoon, last, at the do* Address, w- D. BENNETT.
Lodge, S. C. 4-1.
home of the bride, at Brunson, Mr. #
W. H. Priester, of Bamberg, and Mrs. i
' . . . March 6, between o and 9:30 o clock
OT,ortr*r/l wopo limtpd in D 0,5,0 in
itiai. .in? . in uoiiiucife.
marriage, the Rev. J. Hartwell Ed- i several stores in Bamberg from 7
wards officiating. The marriage to 9:30. Liberal reward if returned
came as quite a surprise to their! t0 herald office. 3-18.
many friends. Immediately after the j Best Truck Seed: Grown especially
ceremonv, Mr. and Mrs. Priester left for seed. Any variety the following:
for their home in this county. Mrs.! ?"c"mber 55? lb': cantaloupe. Rocky
_ . ? , . ;Ford grown 55; melon: Watson 40;
Priester is a well known and popular; any other melon 35; tomato $1.35; ,
(lady of Brunson. who numbers heriokra 25c. Corn, weevl'-proof, big
I thu cfnrp Mr. Priester yielder, dollar peck, bushel three.
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is a leading citizen of this section, ^eltdest ytekler, dollar fifty "bushed.' J
They are now receiving congratula- Profit fifty t0 five hundred dollars 1
tions of their many friends. acre trucking. Send 4 cents stamps I
? for instructions. L. A. STONEY, Al- fl
Head The Herald. $1.50 per year, lendale, S. C. 4-1. ? I
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