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U-hr Siasnbrrg limtii) ?? I Thursday, June 10, 1915. j SHOKT LOCALS. brief Items of Interest Throughout j the Town and County. The Young Ladies' Missionary society of the Methodist church, will meet at the home of Mrs. B. \Y. Simmons on Thursday afternoon. June 10, at five o'clock. The flour mill here will open for business within the next few days. The wheat crop is now being tnresued. but it requires several days for the wheat grains to dry before being milled. Several machines are at work around the city threshing wheat. It appears that a majority of farmers have planted a patch of wheat this year, and it is stated that a fairly good yield has been harvested. A revival meeting began at the Baptist church Tuesday evening, conducted by Dr. C. C. Coleman, pastor of the Citadel Square Baptist church. Charleston. Services are held daily at 10 a. m., and 8:30 p. m. The public is most cordially invited to all services. The next meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church will be held on Wednesday, June 16th, Very important business matters will be discussed, and an interesting programme has been arranged. All the members are urgently requested to be present. The F. M. Bamberg chapter. U. D. C., will hold the regular June meet! ?A fp?">n b Pomhoi'O' lllg, Willi .1115. u. riaun ~i hostess, on Tuesday afternoon. June loth, 4:45 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. This being the birth month of Jefferson Davis, a Davis programme has been arranged. On Thursday at the picnic of the Bryan Academy, near Cope, when in the act of leaving and cranking his father's automobile, young Victor Barnes had his right wrist badly injured, receiving what the doctors call a green stiqk fracture. He will have to carry his arm in a sling for som6 little time. At a meeting of the board of trustees of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina held in Charleston last week, Dr. J. B. Black was elected vice president. Governor Manning is president of the board. In the absence of the president of the board. Dr. Black presided over the meeting. Oil Sunday iasi me uew i-uiuicui Methodist church was dedicated, | many prominent colored churchmen J being present on the occasion, this being the first service in the new i church. The edifice was only recently completed. It is a splendid build-1 ing, and the members and congrega- J tion of the church feel very proud of it. Mr. J. E. Thompson, of Lodge, and Mr. Carl Kearse, of Olar, spent a few days in town this week on their way home from Wofford college. Mr. Kearse was one of the graduates this year and has received many honors during his four years at college. He represented the college for three years successively in the inter-col,L legiate debates and was business manager of the college annual (the Bohemian) yiis year. He was also elected senior class speaker, being one of the six so chosen from a class of 48. Steadnian-I'regnall. \ ___ At the residence of the bride's j parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Steadman, at Denmark. Miss Edna Elizabeth Steadman and Mr. Arthur Herbert Pregnall, of Florence, were married June 2. at 4:30. and took the Southern train at 5:2.", o'clock for Charleston. Miss Addie Glover, of Aiken, was maid of honor, and Mr. ? J. G. Steadman. the bride's brother, was best man. The ring was borne in a lily by little Miss Mary Hayne Walker, a niece of the bride. Miss Katherine Wilkinson played the wedding march. The marriage ceremony was performed by the bride's pastor, Dmr T T) Hllffg-ins. The Bamberg Base Ball Team. With the arrival home from college of several good ball players, from whom the Bamberg ball team expects to draw some good material, the team is now taking on renewed activity. The first games have been scheduled between the local team and St. George, to be played at St. George on next .Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th. The following is the line-up of the team: Cooner. c.; Rowell. p.: Lindsey, lb.; Armstrong, 2b.; Rentz. s. s.; Free, 3b.: Bamberg, 1. f.: Brabham, c. f.: Folk, r. f. In addition to this line-up. there are several good subs to draw from. The team promises to do! some good work this summer and! put Bamberg on the baseball map. j If you want clean goods and clean j service from a clean store, try Price's Grocery,?adv. Change in 15., K. ?V* \V. Schedule. \ Beginning .June 12. tliere will be a change in the schedule of tlie freight train, carrying a passenger coach, over the B., E. W. railroad, between Bamberg and Ehrhardt. The freight lias been coining into Bam- , berg each evening and laying over here untii next morning. Beginning next Sunday, the train will leave Ehrhardt at 4 p. m.. arriving in Bam-1 berg at p. in. Returning, the train will leave Bamberg at .">:4ti p. m.. ar-; rivin-g at Ehrhardt at t?:40 p.m. Instead of laying over in Bambergj over night, the train will return to j Ehrhardt. This new schedule will j provide a greater convenience to pas-: sengers. Persons in Ehrhardt and vicinity wishing to come to Bamberg can arrive here at 12 o'clock and remain until 5:40, whereas heretofore they could remain here only a little more than an hour, and the old schedule was found to be veryinconvenient for parties desiring to transact much business in this city. Bamberg people wishing to visit Ehrhardt can now leave here at 1:20, and returning arrive at 5 o'clock. Will Erect Telegraph Line. Wire has been received at the B., E. & W. station tor the erection of a telegraph line between Bamberg and Ehrhardt. It is understood that a squad will arrive shortly to begin the construction of the line. The track of the road has been completed up to Railroad avenue, go-j ing through the property of the Farmers Gin company. A connection with the Southern is expected to be made some time soon. Must Pay Revenue Taxes. Within the next few days doctors, druggists, dentists, veterinary surgeons, proprietors of bowling alleys anH nnoi rooms, dealers in tobacco, and many others liable for a special tax levied by Uncle Sam will receive blanks to be filled out before a notary public or other officer with seal and to be returned to the collector of internal revenue together with the sum assessed against that particular business. In return the dealer will receive a handsomely engraved certificate stating that the dealer is entitled to conduct the business named therein. The tax must be paid during the month of July, else a penalty of 50 per cent, will be added. There are a large number of firms and individuals liable to this tax in Bamberg. Every dealer in tobacco, drugs, etc.. must contribute to this special tax fund, which was levied to cover the deficit caused by the decrease in revenue from the European war, and by the anti-narcotic law going into effect. There are about 3.000 taxpayers in the State who will have to pay revenue under the anti-narcotic law, it is stated. Bai n Burns at Cope. On Thursday last about ten o'clock : in the morning a barn or outhouse of Mr. Jas. .D. Cleckley, at Cope, containing thirty bales of cotton, was j discovered to be on fire. The building was entirely destroyed. Some of the burning bales, were hauled to the creek nearly a mile distant with the hope of saving some of it. The s cause is supposed to be the work of ' rats. It is understood Mr. Cleckley s had some insurance, but the amount a was not ascertained. s Special Wednesday, June 16th. t matinee at 5:15, "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary," at Bamberg's cool spot. Thielen Theatre.?adv. .Annual Meeting of V. M. B. L. t t The annual meeting of the stock- i holders of the Young Men's Building I and Loan association was held on t Tuesday afternoon. The following 1 officers were elected: i President?A. W. Knight. j Vice president?W. G. Hoffman. > Secretary and treasurer?H. X. 1 Bellinger. 1 Directors?A. W. Knight, W. A. ? Klauber, W. G. Hoffman, Dr. George i ? ' i-> x* D Cm/vat i 1"'. Hair, l?. r. .iit.iuiiau, i . uu.uu?, . J. D. Copeland, Jr. i A finance committee to investigate < the affairs of the association was named as follows: H. M. Graham, i A. M. Brabham, E. A. Hooton. 1 The matter of the payment of taxes ] was discussed. The association has regularly paid all taxes, whereas it i is stated that there is a question as j to whether or not, being a mutual t concern, the association is liable to taxation. The matter is to be inves- , tigated, and if it is found that the association is exempt from taxation, an. effort will be made to secure a . rebate of the taxes paid, which ^ amount to several hundred dollars. The association has been in operation for six years, and will soon wind up. First class Chocolates, pound box ( 29c. Fifty-cent value. H. Wick 5 Johnson. Peoples Drug Co.'s old;' stand.?adv. < Curtis Bros. Refugee Beans. 15c < per can at Price's Grocery.?adv. < Compare Our Prices & Valu FINAL CLEARANCE Eoys' wash suits in white, t< blue, and attractive stripes: $1.50 values, sale price " 75c values, sale price 3 . 50c values, sale price 3 LADIES' WASH WAISTS In solid colors and stripes, $1. values, sale price f .... 1 The noted P. & B. i'all silk ere de chine waists, always sells f $3.50 and $4.00, sale price on tire lot $2. HAIR BOW AND SASH RIBBON One lot plain and fancy ribbc sold as high as 40c, sale price, p yard 2 One lot ribbon, sold as high25c and 35c yard, sale price p yard .? Nice, soft Ladies' handkerchie regular 5c seller, sale price, each LaVER MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED. SCHOOLS OF COUNTY CLOSE. 3 1 i nteresting Programmes Carried Out 1 at Various Schools. The session of the Govan graded; chool came to an end Friday even-1 I ng, .May 28. It was one of the most < iuccessful in many years. The aver- ' J flion over : [g 6 at leil Janet? ? laigu umu ind the work accomplished by the' eachers and pupils was far above , he average this session. Thursday evening the primary pu-! )ils opened by singing ".My Country i Tis of Thee," after which they be- ] tan their exercises, the parts per? ormed by the children being inter-' :sting and enjoyed by a large num)er of people. After the exercises j he Rev. A. Sassard made an excel- j ent talk to the patrons and pupils in egard to educational duties. Dr. L. ] Hartzog also made a talk after which he was called on by .Mr. Kirk-, ey to deliver the prizes. Mae Eu-; >anks won the prize for tl^e greatest, tdvancen.ent in music, Edwin Gun-! lels won the prize, which was given ! jy Miss Ellen Lewis, for neatness,' ind Harry Kittrell won the prize for ' ixcellence in attendance and studies. ' Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock j1 nuch of the time was taken up by 1' :he larger boys and girls. They j jlayed several dialogues. Prof. L. E. Kirkley made a short '' :alk to the fathers and mothers of!' he children and the duty they owe ' :hem during their childhood days. Hon. B. D. Carter, of Bamberg, ! was the last to speak. The teachers for the next session . were elected some time ago and it ^ s understood that Prof. L. E. Kir1:-; ^ ey will teach next term. . I " uiar v iu>r>. i ] Monday evening, June 7th, the', dosing exercises of the Olar High school were held. The exercises were ittended by a large and enthusiastic! ;rowd of patrons and friends of the ( school. A splendid programme was 1 carried out, reflecting much credit 1 :>n both the teachers and pupils, i i j| lll^l the enti iswond< of mere] stand b &M2 seH you it is it. Thai es Sale Positively 1 Are you getting your share we are offering during the saie? self. It's better to buy what : in- than to wish you had. The be getting good, clean, new, fresh 9<" undesirables. :9c _^. ? Last Big Feature of S From 10:30 to 11 a. m. Frida only, one table cloth to a cust Table linen goes at exactly half pe Two-yard-wide table linen, all ror for $1.00 yard, half hour sale r ;n- Two-yards-wide table linen, 79 yard, half hour sale price, the } Remember! Only one table ^ from other specials, table linen Be on time if you want yours. )n, table linen will be |s follows: (er $1.25 quality :lc S5c quality as ?^?i ?er The diamond ring and lavalli 5c June 14, at 4:30 p. m. Be on 1 fs, pons. Everybody has an equal 3c away. NETH HIE STORE OF C01RTESV Prof. J. C. Guilds, of BambeYg, de- j ivered the literary address. The i 'ollowing was the programme: Chorus?"All Hail the Power 01 Fesus' Name," (Holden). i Invocation?Rev. A. Sassard. Instrumental solo?"Polka de la i ?our,"( Franz Bendel). Pearl Barker. Salutatory?Rosa Lee Reid. Class prophecy?Pearl Barker. Duet?"Chime of Bells," (Horrath). Maggie .Milhous and Bessie Mae Cave. Class will?Edna Morrfs. Instrumental solo?"Trfe Ballet Oancer," tAtherton), Girlee Barker. Valedictory?Lottie Proveaux. Chorus?"The Soldiers' Chorus," (Faust). Address?Prof. J. C. Guilds. Instrumental solo?< 1 > "Warum." (Schuman): (2) "Mazurka," (Borowski?. Miss Sarah Harley. Presentation of medals. Presentation of diplomas. Benediction. (lose at Le^s. The closing exercises of Lees graded school were held Tuesday evening. In spite of the inclement weather there was a large audience present. The following was the programme: "Star Spangled Banner;" welcome address; "The Organ Builder." Miss Julia Mae Fickling; "The Ballad of Jessie Carol," Miss Xelle Gibson: "Examinations," Cecil Gibson; "The Last Hymn," Miss Doris Hutto; duet. Miss Kaminer and H. S. Grimes; play, "Our Examination Day;" "Johnnie's Logical Conclusion," Jasper Zorn and Herman Atteberry; play, "Ye Village School;" pantomime, "Rock of Ages;" address, B. D. Carter; the award of medals; song, "Goodbye," by school. Misses Donie Lee McClendon and Settie Mae Zorn had the best rcL irv o\,nrocroc 3V.nuiai oiup ai viuS\.w. Misses Donie Lee McClendon. Gladys Walsh. Margaret McClendon and Henry Buist Sandifer received rewards for perfect attendance. The school also had a commence/ m * ? a ? urd aemi-Annui With Suc< high grade mercha together with the re community tall sring how Thomas ry day during the sa 1 with eager buyers rybody in the coui handise we carry ehind everything _ __ * r 3 _ r. a piece 01 goous u a $1.00 quality, it t's why we SUCCI Ends June 14th c of the dependable merchandise g] If not. blame no one but your- . tc i'ou need now and save money, auty about this sale is you are goods and not old. shop-worn ale Friday, June 11th 01 iy we will sell, for one half hour omer only (while lot lasts). ?_ price. For one half hour only. W pure linen, neat pattern, sold irice, per yard 50c attractive pattern, sold for 85c ard 37 l-2e cloth to a customer. Judging will not last long at this price. fh After 11 a. m. prices on same ? .... Y 89c 59c ere will be given away .Monday, (land and bring all of your cou-? chance. Let nothing keep you yc yc OMAS BAMBERG, S. C. Death of Mr. W. E. Harter. .Mr. W. E. Harter, a prominer citizen and business man of Fairfa: I (died at his home May 31st, jifter a ! illness of several months duration. Mr. Harter was 48 years old an until a few months ago had enjoye good health. Mr. Harter's success as a busines man has been remarkable. Startin as a clerk when he had reach his m? jority without any means he soo j embarked in the mercantile busines on his own account and at the tim | of his death he was doing a larg | business here in his own^nricK stor j of four floors and also had a branc business at Ulmer. He had served on the town counc as intendant and was a director i | both banks here. He had also sen I ed as one of the trustee of the Iocs S school district. He was a member c | the Methodist church. ! The burial was at the family bur: I in? ground near Ulmer the followin j day. He is survived by his wife an i one daughter. .Miss Sadie Harte | who is one of the 1915 graduates ( ! the Fairfax high school, and tw j sons. William and Carlisle Harte I aged about 10 and 8. respectivel; I He is also survived by three brother j J. J. Harter, G. F. Harter and E. J - ?* j Harter, an 01 wnom nve at. r.an ia. j and three sisters, Mesdames J. ( Griffin and Raymond Tuten, of Ulme and Mrs. .Minnie Lott, of Columbia. If you don't know what to hav I for dinner today, call on Price's Gr< j eery for a suggestion.?adv. ment sermon by the Rev, D. V Heckler, of Healing Springs. Salem School Closing. i j The public is cordially invited t attend the closing of Salem schoc : on Friday. June 18th. Exercises o i pupils, address by prominent speal | ers. music and dinner will furnis the entertainment. Exercises wi j begin promptly at 10 o'clock. I GEORGIE EMMA JORDAN, ! BERTIE LEE BLUME. I Teachers. I* ' y - ... , - - : > .VT ill Sale Crowned :ess i ndise we have been low prices have set king and everybody does it. le our store has been T">_ _ 1 1 1 J?U ' . DUl Wily SIIOUIUIX L lty knows the class and know that we . we sell. When we )r 89c yard and tell , is so and you know EED. . 1 K\Y ALL SILK CREPE I)E CHIXE Just arrived, 36 inches wide, in openhagen, light blue, black, white, reen and maize; the kind you used ?, * i pay $1.50 and $2.00 per yard for. ? aw, sale price 94c Ladies' gauze undervests, 10c val2S. sale price, each 8c All others reduced accordingly. BOYS' BLOUSES Nicely made, 25c value, sale price > ily 19c 50c values, sale price 39c T 4 I)VI?D?C DT'CT DDAAE //^TT A X> .innriii ntoi * ivwr \wiuv AXTEEI) CORSET) $2.00 value, sale price $1.79 Y$1.50 value, sale price $1.39 $1.00 value, sale price 94c We have a corset to suit every < , ?ure. ONYX HOSIERY , $1.50 silk hose, sale price .. $1.41 \ $l.od silk hose, sale price .... 93c 50c values, sale price 41c < 25c values, sale price 22c * Space does not permit us to quote iu further savings. Come see for J * i >urself. I & CO. TELEPHONE 41-J. ' 'j New Advertisements. it F. W. Free?For Sale. * E. H. Henderson?Notice. n . Price's Grocery?Try These. . Peoples Bank?Time Will Show. 1 ^ Delk's Market?Removal Notice. Rentz & Felder?Rentz & Felder is Weekly. , 5 J.'B. Brickie?We'll Put Your Aut to in Shape. n | LaVerne Thomas. & Co.?3rd Semi!S Annual Sale. 6 I i LaVerne Thonms ' & Co.?An:e I nouncenient. 'e' ^ h | Enterprise Bank?Haste With Your Deposits. ? il Farmers <?- Merchants Bank?They n Raise Their Hats. r- Bamberg Banking Co.?The Sucil cessful Business Man. Our next big serial, "The Black J Box." Better than "The Master o- Key." Thielen Theatre.?adv. dj ?* | Curtis Bros. Garden Peas, 15c can . j at Price's Grocery.?adv. 0 Our next big serial. "The Black r' Box." Better than the "Master ' Key." Thielen Theatre.?adv. s. ^ SPECIAL NOTICES. ) Advertisements Under This Head 25c. r. For 25 Words or Less. * v For Sale?One Tyson & Jones Ruby q | Der lire uuggy ana sei Harness. o<u5_; gain. J. J. CLECKLEY. - tf. _ Shoo Fly?Give me your order for " | screen^doors and windows. L. B. !.; FOWLER, Bamberg, S. C. \tt. For Sale?Pigeons. Colored Homers $1.50 pair; White Homers $2.00 pair. Squabs, 25c each. J. J. CLECKo LEY. tf. For Sale?500 bushels of Fulghum i v ; Oats for sale. These were made at c_ the rate of 50 bushels to the acre. h ! Apply to F. W. FREE, Bamberg, S. C. 111 Threshing?Parties having wheat, : oats or rye to thresh will do well to see or write us. We have all new machinery and can thresh from 1,000 to 1,500 bushels per day. FELDER & BRUCE. Bamberg, S. C. 6-17. s-9