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I ?tfb? Hamburg Ifrralh Thursday, Dec. 14, 1916. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. On account of the absence of the pastor, there will be no prayer meeting at the Baptist church this week. Mrs. E. H. Henderson entertained the Music club at her home on Railroad avenue, last Wednesday after noon. A key for police patrol boxes has. t>een made of a non-conducting material to guard users from possible electric shocks. The cold spell was preceded by the hardest rain that has fallen in Bamberg since last summer. The wind during Monday night reached a high velocity. Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Jr., entertained at her home on Railroad avenue last Friday afternoon. Delicious refreshments were served during the afternoon. Mrs. F. B. McCrackin entertained a number of friends last Thursday -?^?AAn i Cororal piimes of bridge IIOIUUVU. WV> v?a C ? were played, and delightful refreshments were served during the afternoon. The friends of Mr. J. M. Smith will learn with regret of his serious illness at his home on Bridge street. Mr. Smith was operated on Thursday. His many friends hope that he will soon recover. The W. M. S. of the ^lethodist church will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the church. The officers for the next year will be elected at this meeting, and a full attendance is requested. Josh Nimmons, a well known negro farmer of this county, died a few days ago. Nimmons was a good citizen and liked by the white people as well as colored. He had accumulated considerable property, and leaves a valuable estate. The report of the State superintendent of education shows the percapita expenditure in the public schools of Bamberg county for both races to be $7.25. This cotinty ranks thirty-third in the State, the average for the State is $9.0^. . ' Mr. Francis F. Carroll and family left Wednesday for Charleston, where they will reside in the future at 13 Ligon street. Mr. Carroll will'Open * a law office in Charleston, and will also conduct a farm near there. He will visit Banfberg frequently, however. as he is interested in several cases that will require his local attention for some time to come. While returning from Bamberg Monday night, Mr. M. B. Hagood's automobile skidded into a ditch on the side of the road. Mr. Wm. Mc Nab, who was occupying the back seat, was thrown violently forward, suffering a painful bruise on his forehead. Mr. Hagood and Mr. A. D. Connor, the other occupants of the machine, were uninjured.?Barnwell ' People. There was a quiet marriage on last Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Rev. D. D. Dantzler, the officiating minister. The contracting parties being Air. vviiDur u. sieeuij and Miss Laura Lee Byard, both of Branchville. Several friends were present to witness the ceremony and | to extend best wishes to the happy j pair through life.?Orangeburg Times and Democrat. 5 _ Change in BM E. & W. Schedule. The following schedule on the B., E. & W. railroad became effective last Friday. Train No. 345 leaves Ehrhardt 7:15 a. m.; arrives Bamberg 8:15 a. m. Train No. 10 leaves Bamberg 11:30 a. m.; arrives Ehrhardt 12:30 p. m. Train No. 7 leaves Ehrhardt i:uy p. m.; arrives Bamberg 2:00 p. m. Train No. 344 leaves Bamberg 5:00 p. m.; arrives Ehrhardt 6:00 p. m. Trains Nos. 345 and 10 are scheduled to make connection at Bamberg with Southern trains to and from Augusta, Columbia and Charleston. Trains Nos. 10 and 7 are scheduled to make connection at Ehrhardt for A. C. L. trains to and from Charleston and Savannah. It will be noted that the train now lays over at Ehrhardt at night instead of at Bamberg*. U. D. C. Bazaar. Xhe ladies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy gave a bazaar here on Thursday and Friday in the court room. The undertaking proved a success, and a substantial sum was realized, to be applied toward buying silverware for the chapter. Candy and fancy work booths were conducted, and oysters and other good things served. The feature of Friday afternoon was a baby show, at which the blue ribbon was awarded little H. N. Folk, Jr. * GOOD ROADS MEETING. Will Be Held in Bamberg On Monday, Dec. 18tli. A representation from every community and town of the county is earnestly requested to meet at the court house at Bamberg Monday, December 18th, at 3:30 o'clock, p. m., for the purpose of forming a good roads association for Bamberg county. G. M. DICKINSON. H. C. FOLK, C. R. BRABHAM, JR., A. M. DENBOW, JONES BROS., J. H. COPE, C. W. REXTZ, Committee. Cotton Ginnings. Up to December 1, there had been ginned in Bamberg county 20,596 bales of cotton. This compares with 14,267 bales to the same date last year. The following report of the cotton ginned to November 21 has just been received: Bamberg?1916, 19,486; 1915, 13,790. Barnwell?1916, 38,378; 1915, 31,817. Colleton?1916, 11,429; 1915, 10,872. Hampton?1916, 15,224; 1915, 10,644. Orangeburg?1916, 49,409; 1915, 51,464. Olar Girls Win Game. The Olar basket ball team played its third game of the season at Olar when it defeated Ehrhardt by a score of 15 to 14. The game from beginning to end was hard fought and interesting. The^ teams were well matched, and each made a good showing. Olar has previously this season defeated Fairfax, 14 to 8, and lost to Ehrhardt by a score of 10 to 12. Land Sale Held Tuesday. Last Tuesday a land sale was held at "Carlisle Heights," near the Carlisle school. On account of the inclemency of the weather, the crowd attending the sale was not as large as expected, and it has been decided to hold another sale in January to dispose of the remainder of the lots. M&ny of the lots were sold at an excellent price. This property was recently acquired from Mr. T. A. Green, formerly a resident of Bamberg, now a well known hotel man of Wilmington, N. C., by the Bamberg Realty company. Trip to Overland Factory. Messrs. H. N. Folk ancT J. J. Smoak { returned Thursday night from Toledo, Ohio, where they visited the Overland automobile factory, as guests of the Overland people. A most enjoyable trip was had, and these energetic young gentlemen speak most enthusiastically of the hospitality accorded them on the trip. During this month the Overland company is entertaining their dealers from all over the country. At the time Messrs. Folk and Smoak visited the factory, there were twelve hundred dealers and friends present in Toledo. Representatives from each State present carried with them specimens of their chief products, cotton being the emblem from South Carolina. Many of the dealers in Toledo had never seen a cotton boll, and when the Bamberg dealers gave some of-them away they were handled with the greatest of care by some of the Westerners and Northerners. The occasion for the trip was a sort of get-together meeting, combining business and pleasure. The new models for 1917 were on display, and strong selling and demonstrating points were discussed among the dealers. Messrs. Folk and Smoak spoke enthusiastically of the country they saw, which they describe as being fertile and beautiful. The party were escorted through the mammoth Overland factory, and shown the various operations required to turn out a thousand machines every day. Separate factories manufacture every r*ort r\f thp Overland rieht in Toledo. a glass factory manufacturing the glass parts, etc. Messrs. Folk and Smoak also visited Detroit, which is only sixty miles distant, while on the trip. Here they saw the great Ford factories, where the "tin Lizzies" are turned out so fast you can hardly count them. All of the expenses of the trip were borne by the Overland company. Pullman cars being occupied throughout the trip. Smith in Conference With President. Washington, Dec. 7.?Senator E. D. Smith went to the white house this evening and discussed with President Wilson the location of the proposed federal nitrate plant and certain federal appointments soon to be made, and the senator's proposition to stop the ravages of the boll weevil by a progressive zone system. Prof. Fairey Entertains. Last Friday evening Prof. R. T. Fairey entertained in honor of the Carlisle school football team. The lobby of Guilds hall was beautifully; decorated with pot plants and ferns, and numbers of college and school pennants were artistically arranged on the walls. Quite unusual was the "college guessing contest." which was entered into by each couple present. The answers to each question formed the name of some well known college or university. The prize, a beautiful box of chocolates, was won by Mr. George Sistrunk and Miss Katnerine Klein. The consolation, a miniature' football, went to Mr. David Whisenhunt and Miss Ora Culclasure. Later in the evening a delicious salad course was served by Mrs. Beach. Those present were; Misses Alma Lain, Irene Mullinix, Lieze Simmons, Rebecca Graham, Elizabeth Kirkland, Bessie Wolfe, Cleohearse, Lula Belle Stabler, Alma Culler, Katherine Klein, Ora Culclasure, Eugenia Fox, Eunice Hunter, Gertrude Smoak, Ochie Mae Jennings; Miss Lucy Bomar and Miss Ruth Anderson: Messrs. George Sistrunk, Emmett Emanuel. Faber Kearse, Arthur Whetsell, Marion McCants, Claude Wilson, Arthur Patterson, Huger Bryant, Coy Etheredge, Willie Freeman, Ray Odom, T. V. Hough, O'Dell Carroll, Gilbert Smith, Joe Henry Smith, Watson Luther, Austin Moore, Frank Moore, Norman DuBose, Isaac Jones, George Hoover, David Whisenhunt, and Prof. Paul Whitaker. An Enterprising Business. In the New South Fire Insurance company Bamberg has a progressive enterprise. The company has had a marvelous growth since it began business a few weeks ago. The need of such a company has been, apparent all over the State for some time, and no difficulty was encountered in getting the company> firmly launched. The fact that nearly all of the "foreign" companies deserted the State emphasized the need of a good, strong home company in this section of the State. The friends and stockholders of the company will be glad to know the company is now receiving busi nesr from every section of the State, and that every mail brings in policies. However, the company is being very careful of the risks, and no attempt is being made to expand the business of the company at the expense of incurring any unusual risks. New Advertisements. Adapt Kearse?Lost. Klauber's?What to Buy. R. C. Stokes?Christmas Joy. W. D. Rhoad?Holiday Hints. Dr. Thomas Black, Jr.?Lost. Peoples Bank?The First Step. Rentz & Felder?The Gift Shop. Jones Bros.?Horses and Mules. M. E. Ayer Co.?Announcement. Estate H. W. Walker?Citation. Bamberg Banking, Co.?Suppose. H. C. Folk, Master?Master's Sale. Riley & Copeland?Money to Loan. Delk's Market?Youy Xmas Dinner. s n. Rav Sheriff?Tax Execution Sale. A. B. Utsey?The Best Christmas Gift. H. C. Folk?Shopping Headquarters. J. W. Barr?The New "Reo the Fifth." A. C. L. Railway Co.?Holiday Rates. Black's Drug Co.?The Premier Tonic. Bamberg Banking Co.?No Individual. \ Peoples Bank?Yes, on the Whole, We Do. Mack's Barber Shop?Whiskers Wanted. G. Frank Bamberg?Maxwell Automobiles. D. A. Reid?Suggestions for Christmas. Bamberg Dry GQods Store?Big Xmas Sale. ; G. A. Ducker & Bro.?Stone's Fruit Cake. Farmers & Merchants Bank?Your Best Friend. LaVerne Thomas & Co.?Now's the Time to Buy. Mack's Drug Store?Seasonable Holiday Gifts. C. R. Brabham's Sons?Do Your Shopping Here. Herald Book Store?Full Line Holiday Goods. Bamberg Banking Co.?One-half Million Dollars. Busy Bee Cafe?Cafe for Ladies and Gentlemen. Enterprise Bank?Your Savings are Safe With Us. New South Fire Insurance Co.? List of Stockholders. E. A. Hooton?Just Eight More Shopping Days Before Christmas. I McL KOI)-BLACK. Beautiful Church Wedding Solemnized at Quitman, Ga. A beautiful and brilliant event of last Thursday was the wedding of Miss Annie McLeod and Dr. Charles Frederick Black, which was solemnized at the First Presbyterian church at 8:30 o'clock, in the presence of many friends and relatives. The church decorations were very beautiful, the white and green color scheme being used throughout, and nrith mnot arHstir. pffp.ct.. Festoons Of 1 smilax outlined the chancel rails, windows and doors; the altar was massed with ferns and in front of it were eight white pillars of graduated heighth, the two tallest being in the; centre, each holding silver candelabra with white tapers. The pillars were wreathed with maiden hair fern and connected with a white cord also wreathed with fern. On each side of the altar in front were two tall floor vases filled with white carnations, the handles tied with white tulle. In the background at the ends of the chancel rail were other white baskets filled with carnations, completing a most lovely picture. The two aisles leading to the altar were also outlined with white pillars, - * - J ?:ii- - ?ki?A wincri were conneciea wiui a, wmio cord wreathed with fern and hanging on white horse shoes for good luck; each pillar was topped with a white basket filled with carnations and ferns, the handles tied with white tulle. The lights were covered with white and green shades and these with the tapers shed a soft and pleasing light over the beautiful wedding tableau. Much favorable comment has been made by those present of the artistic effect in the church decorations. Preceding and during the ceremony a beautiful programme of music was rendered with Miss Lucile Autrey, of Moultrie, at the organ. Two vocal numbers were given by Mr. James Hubert, "Junetime" and| "Because." Miss Autrey played1 "Springtime Sketch" and then the bridal chorus from Lohengrin as the bridal party approached the altar. During the ceremony she played Shubert's Serenade and for the reces sional Mendelssohn's wedding march. The ushers first approached, crossing in front of the altar and taking their place between the line of pillars. The ushers were Messrs. J. H. Malloy, Archie McLeod, D. G. Malloy, O. M. Wade, Neil McLeod and James McGowan, of Bamberg. Next came the bridesmaids, Miss Louise Folk, of Bamberg, and Miss Bessie McLeod, of Maxton, N. C., who came along the left and right aisles crossing in front of the altar, taking their places in front of the^line of ushers. Miss Ethel Black, of Bamberg, and Miss Rose Lewis came next in the same order. Then Miss Bessie McLeod, the bride's sister, as maid of honor, came next followed by the little flower girls, Laura Lee Gibson and Eddie Tidwell, who carried basb-ato ninb rnsPR Thft eroom. with VI J/*un A _ w- - , his best man, Mr. C. E. Black, of Bamberg, approached the altar from the right where he met the bride who entered on the arm of her father, Mr. A. C. McLeod. Preceding tht groom was Master Julian Heeth, Jr., in white satin page's suit, bearing the wedding ring in the chalice of an Easter lilly. The bride was unusually lovely in a costume of white Callet satin made princesse with a court train. The draperies were outlined with pearl beads and pearl embroidery and point lace finished the bodice and wide tulle sleeves. The veil was adjusted to her hair with a wreath of orange blossoms and her bouquet was a lovely one of lavender orchids and lillies r of the valley. The maid of honor, Miss Bessie McLeod, wore a lovely c6stume of gold colored taffeta with overdress of tulle and crystal sequin embroidery. Her bouquet was of yellow roses and lilof vailov Miss Louise Folk lies U1 (.lie w n.ivj . wore turquojse blue taffeta, the tulle bodice and flounce at the bottom of the skirt embroidered in silver. Miss Bessie McLeod wore pink taffeta with lace embroidered with silver; Miss Ethel Black wore, pale green taffeta with tulle flounces, the tulle bodice embroidered- with gold; Miss Rosej Lewis wore pink taffeta and velvet brocade, and all the bridesmaids carried bouquets of pale pink roses. The flower girls were dainty in frocks of' pink and blue tulle. \ The ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner by Rev. C. | A. Campbell, of the First Presbyterian church. The ring ceremony j was used. I After the ceremony a buffet supper was served for the bridal party at the I home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McLeod. White carnations were used for the decorations. Mrs. McLeod wore a reception costume of Copenhagen blue charmeuse. Miss Lucile Autrey's costume was yellow, the tulle underdress and the drapery of satin embroidered with silver. Miss Thelma Bailey, of Greenwood, S. C., wore a pink taffeta overdress of tulle and silver lace. Miss Irma Black, of Bamberg, wore a tulle over light blue taffeta threaded with silver. Mrs. C. W. Sinclair, of Valdosta, wore a costume of black crepe meteor embroidered with jet. Mrs. Black, of Valdosta, wore a costume of silver gra?? charmeuse. Mrs. J. B. Knowlton, of Thomasville, wore a costume of black crepe de chene, trimmed with jet and black ehintella lace. Mrs. R. S. Dickson, of Rowlan, X. C., wore a costume of brown charmeuse combined with georgette crepe. Mrs. D. A. Autrey, of Moultrie, wore a costume of black chiffon and charmeuse em broidered with gold. All the Indies who assisted in the serving wore handsome gowns. Immediately after the buffet supper at the McLeod home, the bride and bridegroom left for Valdosta and from there they will go on a trip through Florida, returning home at Bamberg, S. C., after December 15th. Much cordial interest centres both here and in South Carolina in the wedding of this popular couple. The bride is a talented young lady who possesses many pleasing qualities and a charming personality; she is very popular both her and in South Carolina where she attended college, and it ic tiHth einpera rotrrot that bar Quitman friends give her up. The bridegroom is a prominent professional man of Bamberg, with a wde circle of friends. Quitman people who had the pleasure of meeting him were impressed with his personality.?Quitman (Ga.) Free Press. "citation notice. The State of South Carolina? County of Bamberg?By J. j. Brabham, Jr., Probate Judge: Whereas, Mrs. Jessie Walker made suit to me to grant her letters of administration of the Estate and effectsof H. W. Walker. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the Kindred and Creditors of the said H. W. Walker, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Bamberg on December 28, 1916, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 12th da^of December, Anno Domini 1916. J. J. BRABHAM, JR., Judge of Probate. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. For 25 Words or Less. Make your folks happy Xmas by ordering at once a Reo car. tf. For Sale?Good dry two-foot house oak wood. B. F. FREE, Bamberg, S. CJ. 12-14. Strayed?One dark bay mare mule, newly shod on front feet. If found please notify H. J. BRABHAM, Bam* berg, S. C. ' U.v Boarders Taken, with or without rooms. Can accommodate six with rooms. First-class fare. MRS. PAUL ARNDT, City. 12-15. Lost?Odd Fellows charm, with F. L. T. on front, and date of presentation on back. Reward for return to DR. THOS BLACK, JR., Bamberg, S. C. It. " hh'im Lost?One big black and red spotted sow with two bullet holes in each ear, and one ear split. Reward for ADAM KEARSE, Baminformation. ADA. "l betg' S' : mraee batteries Why ave installed up-^" run down? vv? u d guarantee an date, machinery ^ a specialty. The New "K< The Incom] Fully equipped with El Large and Boomy, 5 F 3 Passenger Boadster, Wide Guage, 60-inch T The Car for deep sand PRICE $94 J. W. I bambe: Distributer Orangeburg CHRISTMAS PARCELS. All Parcels Should be Mailed Early. Some Suggestions. The season for mailing Christmas packages?gifts and remembrances to friends, relatives and sweethearts ?is here again. This season of the year always provides Uncle Sam's employees with a great deal of extra work, and if the public would cooperate with the po8toffice force, it would greatly lessen their burden, and, at the same time, expedite the handling of this great volume of mail. The postmaster requests us to state that no extra help is allowed the Bamberg 1 ostoffice to handle the Christmas mail, and the patrons of the office are asked to mail their packages early in order that all packages may be promptly dispatched and properly taken care of.- Those desiring to forward insured packages may, upon request, be provided with a sufficient number of insured tags, which may be filled out and attached before the package is brought to the postoffice to be mailed. This would not only save a lot of time, but would greatly facilitate the mailing of the package. It should be borne in mind that me posiomce iorce pumuveiy vaauui take the time to fill out these tags. To do so would mean a congestion of business during the busy hours, and cause other patrons to have to wait. If the patrons will exercise forethought and bring or send their packages to the postofflce after 11 o'clock in the morning, it would rarely be necessary for them to have to wait long. There is always a rush at the postofflce handling general delivery mail and selling stamps, etc., from the time the morning mail is put up until the 11 o'clock mail is out of the way. 'By calling after that time, patrons may be waited on A promptly. 'MA It is a well known fact that patrons of a postofflce do not like to wait to ^^A get their wants attended to. If they flH would observe these suggestions, they .^H| would get waited on more promptly," and at "the same time, they would not be causing other people to have to wait. In wrapping and mailing Christmas packages, the following rules should be followed. ? Prepay postage fully on all parcels. Address parcels fully and plainly. J ? J<)*Aaa A# nAn Aaf* JT1&CO QttUlV ttliu AUUi coo ui oyuuvi on all matter. Pack articles carefully and wrap them securely, but do not seal them, V as sealed packages are subject to postage at the letter rate. Mail parcels early. They may be marked "Do not open until Christmas." Insure valuable packages. Glass ware, crockery ware, etc., must be properly packed to prevent breaking. . . Written inscription^. such as "Merry Christmas," "Hap?y New Year," "With Best Wishes/' etc., are permissible on parcel post packages. ^ When pasting labels on packages, be sui*e to see that same are not * i' placed over cord with whieh parcel is tied, as this makes it a sealed package, and is chargeable at letter rate. A complete line of Christmas Toys. See them before buying elsewhere. L. M. Hiers & Son, Ehrhardt, S. C. eo the Fifth" j parable Four I ectric Starter and Lights. I assenger Touring Car. | 35-Horse-Power. | read. I roads. | 0. Delivered I JARR I RG. S. C. I and Bamberg Counties. \ . -