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. . / ' - ' * \ - , V ^ \ > ' '-.v. , 53s * ' ' * k * ull}? Hamknj ieraib One Dollar and a Half a Year. BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1917. ' Established 1891 ' COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS V ? SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. News Items Gathered All Around the County and Elsewhere. Colston Clippings. Colston, Jan. 9.?The teachers and children of the Colston graded school resumed their duties January 2, and are hard at work again. The friends of Mrs. S. W. Clayton . are glad to know that she is improv. ing. Misses Sadie Boyd and Ethel Logan spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of Mr. Calvin Padgett. , Mr. Albert McMillan and Misses Ethel and Clara McMillan were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMillan. k Miss Nettie Clayton, after a visit of several days with relatives at Denmark, returned home Sunday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Creech, Mrs. Bertha Zorn and Miss Meta Gib son, who returned in the afternoon. The visitors at the home of Mrs. * Willie Folk Sunday were: Misses Minnie and Evelyn JCirkland, -Mary Clayton and Reba Williams, and Messrs. Claude and Frank Kirkland, and Sammie Clayton. > Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Beard and fami ily were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Williams Sunday. Miss Wilma Clayton, of Ehrhardt, spent several days with her brother, Mr. Maurice Clayton, last week. Mr. Clyde Padgett, of Orangeburg, spent the Christmas holidays at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cal vin Padgett. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beard and family spent Sunday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Beard. / * V Jk \ Hunter's Chapel Happenings. , Hunter's Chapel, 'Jan. 8.?Pastor Felder filled his regular appointment at Zion last Sunday and preached a fine sermon to a good congregation. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Rhoad, of \ Branchville, attended church here ., Sunday. Mrs. Melvin Zorn, of Bamberg, is visiting \her brother, Mr. J. B. Mcs Cormick, in this vicinity. Mr. Charley Smith and family, of Fountain, Fla., who have been visiting relatives and friends in this neighborhood, will return to their . home in a few days. Miss Eva Steedly, who has been visiting in Spartanburg, is* at home v much to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. M. R. Rice, of Mount Pleasant, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hunter Saturday and Sunday. The building boom has reached our neighborhood. Since the completion of the new school building, the carpenters have been busy on Mr. N. H. Fender's nice dwelling, which will be finished in the near future. Messrs. JT, W. Steedly and C. H. Garris have made some valuable additions to their residencgs. HMr. G. W. Hunter has just completed a tenant house and will soon add two or three rooms to his dwelling. Mr. A. W. Hunter is placing material on the ground preparatory to building a nice residence. A building committee has been appointed by Hunter's Chapel church, and subscriptions are being taken for the purpose of building a good house of worship. Rev. P. K. Rhoad and family, of Providence, Orangeburg^county, were on a visit to relatives in this neighborhood last week. Mr. J. H. Carter, of the Oak Grove section, attended church at Zion Sun' day. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Fender visited friends at Branchville Sunday. 4-15-8. Hunter's Chapel, Jan. 9.?Mrs. C. E. Walker and daughter, mV^ C. C. CatiirHov ?jnH SnnHnv i OU111L1, opcuk uaiuiuu; uuu with relatives in the Oak Grove section. Miss Janie Ash, of York, has resumed her duties at teacher 6f the Camp Branch school. Mr. J. G. Rhoad and daughter, Annie, and Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Rhoad, motored to Orangeburg last Thursday night to see the "Birth of a Nation" show. Messrs. Utsey and Shieder, of Grover, spent the week-end with Mr. John Rhoad. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Rhoad and family and Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Fender dined with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Rhoad in Branchville Sunday. We are glad to know that Mr. F. E. Steedly has moved to his farm after being ir Bamberg for the, past four or five years. Miss Jerolyn Bruce has resumed i i her duties as teacher in the Hunter's Chapel school, after.spending the holidays with her parents in Bamberg. Branchville Breez^;. % Branchville, Jan. 6.?Miss Mary Jennings was the guest of Mrs. L. D. Fairey during the holidays. Prof, and Mrs. Swain Merchant, of Bamberg, were guests of Mrs. f. U. Dukes Sunday. Tom Collier, who is at home from Panama, spent last week with his sister, Mrs. Summers Dukes. He will leave next week for New York. Mrs. Theodore Tudor and Mrs Byrd, of Augusta, are visiting Mrs. C. E. McHonaker. Misses Alice and Rebecca Evans have returned from a visit to Mrs. J. W. Black, of Holly Hill. Mrs. Hf H. Franklin spent last week her with her daughters, Mesdames P. A. Williams and J. W. McAlhaney. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Whetstone went to Charleston Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Thomas returned from Union Sunday. Mrs. Farrell, of Ehrhardt, is the guest of Mrs. Appleby. Denmark Dots. Denmark, Jan. 6.?Misses Virginia Hutto, Elizabeth Hutto, Annie Mae Griffith, Agnes Goza and Kathleen Fagle left Tuesday for Winthrop college; Reynold and Vera Wiggins for Trinity college; Samuel Ray for Charleston college; Bernard Faust and Jesse Folk for Clemson; John B. White for B. M. I., and Misses Pauline Ray, Christobel Mayfield, Barnwell Huggins for Greenville, and Earl Cain to the Medical college of Charleston. Miss Louise Zeigfer returned to Jonesville Tuesday morning to resume her duties in the school there. Miss Ruth Seymour has gone to Patrick, where she has recently accepted a position in the school. Mrs. J. W. Wyman is at home after a short stay in Charleston. Miss Jessie Armstrong, of Barnwell, was the guest of Miss Louise Zeigler last-week. One of the pleasant events of the holiday season was the reception given the Senior Sunday-school class by their teacher, G. W. Goolsby, on Friday evening. Despite the inclement weatner a crowd of young people gathered at the home which was decorated in holly and Christmas berries. They w<?re received at the door by Mrs. Winchester Graham and Miss Lillian Goolsby, who ushered them into the parlor where tables were arranged for progressive entertainment. After a pleasant hour, the prize, a box of stationery, was awarded ,to Miss Pauline Ray. Before the departure of the guests ^ sweet course was served by Misses Martha Wiggins and Anna Goolsby after which Miss Bonnett, of Norway, and Miss Christobel Mayfield rendered several humorous selections, which were enjoyed by all. Misses Lillian Bonnett and Barnwell Huggins and Mrs. W. M. Graham furnished music during the evening. Misses Bonnett, of Norway, were" guests of Mrs. Janie Sojourner last week. Dr. A. F. Carter, of Holly Hill, was among the holiday visitors here. Mrs. Henry Blount, of Abbeville, spent the holidays with her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Barton. St. John's News. St. John's, Jan. 8.?Miss Norma Bishop, of Hampton, spent last week with Miss Sue Carter. Mr. Clyde Bishop returned to Carlisle last Wednesday, after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bishop. Mr. G. Thompson, of Reevesville, visited relatives in this community last week. Misses Wilma and Alma Kinard spent Tuesday night with Miss Sue Carter. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Sease, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Brant, and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Mears spent Sunday at the home of Mr. A. M. Kinard, Jr. Misses Elena and Phoebe Kinard scent Saturdav at the home of Mr. A. H. Sease. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rizer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Folk. Misses Edna and Mell Copeland and Sudie Chassereau returned last Wednesday, after an extended visit to their aunt, Mrs. C. M. Mears, of Islandton. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Hiers spent Sunday at the home of Mr. G. F. Hiers. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin O'Quinn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kinard. Miss Maud Hiers returned TuesI .'f ' I day from a visit to her uncle, Mr. Thomas Hiers, of Hampton. Messrs. Eugene and Leland Carter spent Saturday night,at the home of Mr. G. W. Clayton. Miss Edna Bishop spent Sunday with Miss Maud Hiers. Miss Lizzie Kinard left Tuesday for Reevesviile, where she will visit friends and relatives for a few days. Olar Outings. Olar, Jan. 8.?The "wreck" at Schofield was a scene of attraction for the Olar people Sunday. Sorry ? i ?*? n 1 ^ to say it DroKe up an ouiiuaj-sciiuui and preaching for the day. It was said about twenty-five hundred people visited the place where the wreck was. Mr. Cecil Starr returned to Columbia last Tuesday, after spending the holidays with his cousin, Wilbur Starr, at Olar. Misses Kitty Ugley, of Ulmers, and Gladys Barker, of Allendale, visited Miss Pearle Barker, of this place during the holidays. Miss Bessie Mae Cave spent the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Joe Chitty, at Norway. Olar has grown dull again, for most of the girls and boys have returned to their schools after spending the holidays at home. Ehrhardt was the scene of attraction for the Olar boys last week, as "Camp 49" had lodge there. Miss Alma Lain returned to Carlisle Monday, after the holidays here. On account of sickness at her home, she was unable to get back when school opened. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brabham have ? A1 T V? rvw/s Vinn ILlUVtJU LU KJI'CLl % 1 UCIO liao uccu much moving in and around Qlar in the past week. It could have very well been called "moving week." Messrs. P. M. Guess and O. J. C. Lain were in Bamberg Monday. Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Williams returned to their home in Atlanta Tuesday after spending the holidays at the home of their parents. ? Clear Pond Callings. Clear Pond, Jan. 9.?The farmers are having warm weather for butchering. Mrs. Herbert Folk and son, H. M., visited near Denmark last week. Miss Kate Karnegay and MiSs Ruth Morris were visitors in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Folk and sister, Mrs. Avis Steedly, dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elige Goodwin Sunday. Mr. D. Rice Steedly was a visitor near Clear Pond Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Folk and son, H. M., were the pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Herndon last Sunday. Miss Mamie Morris has returned to her school in Augusta. Misses Pet and Dorris Folk visited relatives near Ehrhacdt last week. Mrs. G. W. Folk is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Q. H. Sandifer, near Denmark. Mrs. Avis Steedly and children are visiting near Denmark. Schofield Sketches. Schofield, Jan. 9.?Mr. G. W. Mcintosh returned Sunday afternoon, after spending several weeks with relatives at Williamsport, Pa. Messrs H. T. Kearse and Lewis Clust motored over to Smoaks yesterday. Mr. D. L. Shiplett has returned from a visit of several days with his family at Staunton, Va. DRAEBLR. Oak Grove Greetings. Oak Grove, Jan. 9.?We have been having some warm weather for the past week. It felt like good old summer lime. Mr. C. R. Clayton spent last Monday with Mr^ J. L. Copeland. Miss Grace Hoffman, of Lodge, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Rose Hoffman. Mrs. John England and her mother, of the Branchville section, spent last Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. A. K. Rentz. We are very sorry to know that Mr. G. W. Clayton is still in bed. Miss Minnie Sease, of Barnwell, is spending some time with Mrs. B. H. Carter. The teachers of the Oak Grove maUaaI A rwi ir/\ -5 lnff Til O XT +A V Ck ? ounuui anivcu icioc i uuouaj \,\s a v/~ sume their work in the school. Mesdames Otis Smoak and H. J. Hayden, of Smoaks and Cope, spent a few days with relatives. Mrs. L. 0. Mitchell, of Denmark, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Clayton, while her father was so ill. Mrs. L. W. Copeland spent last Sunday with Mrs. A. K. Rentz. t 'i ? ' , . ' . GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETS ORGANIZATION IS PERFECTED IN BOTH HOUSES. Hoyt is Reelected Speaker of House. Rev. L. E. Wiggins Chaplin of House.?No Change in Senate. Columbia, Jan. y.?rne nouse was called to order at noon today by J. Wilson Gibbes. J. T. Liles, of Orangeburg, was nominated by D. D. Moise, of Sumter, as temporary chairman and was elected by acclamation. Mr. Liles presented himself' at the desk and was sworn in by Mr. Gibbes. Mr. Liles. then took the gavel and presided over the further organization of the house. The clerk called the roll of members by counties. The members came forward to the front of the speaker's desk and took the cath of office and signed the roll of membership. Representative J. W. Boyd, of Spartanburg, nominated Representative James A. Hoyt, of Columbia, for reelection as speaker of the Jiouse. Mr. Hoyt received the unanimous vote of the house. The house then proceeded to the election of a clerk. Mr. Searson, of Barnwell, nominated J. Wilson ' Gibbes, of Columbia, for reelection. Mr. Boyd, of Spartanburg, nominated Harold C. Booker, of Spartanburg. The roll call resulted in the election of Mr. Gibbes as clerk, he getting 78 to Mr. Booker's 41. Mr. Bradford, of York, nominated A. E. Hutchinson, of Rock Hill, for reelection as reading clerk, and he was chosen unanimously. Marvin W. Mann, clerk of the senate, came over with a message announcing that the senate had organized and was ready for business. For sergeant-at-arms, T. P. Cothran, on behalf of the Greenville delegation, nominated A. McL. Martin, of Greenville; H. H. Hines, 6f Lancaster, nominated J. S. Wilson for reelection as sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Wilson was elected, getting 83 votes to 34 for Mr. Martin. H. G. Senseney, of (Charleston, nominated the Rev. A. B. Reeves, pastor of the First Christian church, of Columbia, for chaplin. Oscar K. Mauldin, of Greenville, nominated the Rev. L. E. Wiggins, pastor of the Green Street Methodist church, of Columbia. Mr. Wiggins was chosen chaplin, getting 107 votes to 11 for Mr. Reeves. Mr. Bradford, of York, presented an invitation from Winthrop college for the legislature fo visit that institution on Friday. The invitation was accepted unanimously. The message of the governor was in printed form and a copy was laid on the desk of each member. The message was referred to the appropriate committee. Mr. Toole, of Aiken, introduced a concurrent resolution inviting Governor Maiming and Joe Sparks to address the general assembly on the boll weevil on Thursday but before any action was taken on the resolution the house adopted a motion from Mr. W. L. Daniel, of Saluda, and adjourned until 11 a. m. tomorrow. Everybody is sympathizing with Mr. and Mrs.-J. L. Copeland about their son, Mr. G. E. Copeland, of Charlotte, N. C., who is ill. He left Charlotte last week to go to Ash ville for treatment. Mr. Govie Thompson, of Reeves\ ville, spent last Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Copeland. Buford Bridge Budget. Buford Bridge, Jan. 8.?We have been having some awful weather for the last few weeks, but again it seems as if spring weather wants to be with us; too. Miss Annie Laurie Kirkland, of Cope, was the pleasant guest of Mrs. J. H. Kirkland last week. Mrs. Julia Brabham and Miss Hattie Sue Brabham, of Bamberg, are visitors of Mrs. A. L. Kirkland. Mrs. Victor Kearse and children left this week for Charleston to spend some time with her mother, while Mr. Kearse and Mr, Hallie Brabham are in Brunson purchasing iron. Mr. J. H: Kirkland and eon, Toney, motored to Augusta last Friday. Fletcher and Elizabeth Kirkland, of Carlisle school, spent Sunday at home. Some from here went to Orangeburg last week to see the "Birth of a Nation." What an awful thing to happen last Sunday, when the train was wrecked at Schofield. How everyone rushed to see it! It was a sad thing to witness. BOAGUS. Read the Herald, $1.50 per year. % * x ^ \ ' ... " GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. Changes Suggested in Gallon-a-Month Law.?Other Recommendations. Governor Manning's annual message to the legislatur^was read Tuesday afternoon. The governor greeted the members of the general assembly as tren inspired by a desire to transact the business of the State in a thorough, economical and efficient manner. The great prosperity of the country is recounted, and thanks are expressed for the many blessings of the past year. The report of the State superintendent of education is especially commended to the attention of the general assembly. The scholastic year shows the public school revenue to be four million dollars, and a local tax has been levied in over 1,^ A A ?i 1 * -x-imu ^ uu scnooi aisuiuis. me cmunuicm, for the year exceeded 400,000, a gain of 42,000 over the previous year, which gain is credited to the enforcement of the local option law. "In my opinion," says the governor, "the time has come when the statute for compulsory attendance should be made State wide, but should allow districts that are unprepared or unwilling to enforce compulsory attendance, to petition for exemption." The need for compulsory attendance is emphasized by the fact that on January 1, about 2,400 children were discharged from the cotton mills on account of the child labor law. These children cannot now work in the mills, and should be in school. The governor again recommends the creation of a State board of examiners for teachers. The Australian ballot system is fnmmonrtoH fr?r thp nrimnrips tn VVUJUUiVUUVU A.V* V**v P WW safeguard to the people the 'free choosing of their nominees in the primaries. The governor does not think this system necessary in small rural communities. The governor says that the present means for law enforcement are inadequate. "I believe the governor should be held responsible for the enforcement of the law," says the message. "If he is held responsible for it, he should be given the power to require local peace officers to discharge their duties, or, upon failure to do so, to suspend such -officers." This power is not now given the governor. As it would require considerable time to amend the constitution so as to give the governor this power, Governor Manning urges for immediate relief that he be empowered to appoint constables with State wide jurisdiction to enforce the prohibition law, and, in case of failure of local officers, to enforce all laws. The governor again pledges his best efforts to uphold and enforce the laws. ? Liberal, support is urged for the natinnal smard without which, the governor says, he would be powerless to enforce the laws and protect life and property. "The prohibition law should, in my judgment, be amended in many particulars. Experience has shown the weak and defective points in the enforcement of the present law," says the message. "Our purpose is to minimize the evils of liquor. We need a law that can be effectively and rigidly enforced. From a careful survey and observation of the entire State, I recommend that the present law, known as the 'gallon-amonth law,' should be amended and strengthened in many particulars." The governor does not go into the details of these amendments, but in a general way advises that the quantity of liquor allowed each person per month be reduced, and that, as a substitute for liquor, wine and beer, with stated percentages of alcohol, be permitted as an alternative. That thfl imDortation of liquors, wines, and beer by minors, college students and women other than heads of families be prohibited. "I earnestly desire a reduction in drunkennessand crime. I believe that the enactment of a sane but strict law regulating the importation of liquor, strictly enforced, would bring such a result." As regards good roads, the governor recommends the passage of at least two laws. First, a law creating a State highway department and assenting to the provisions of the federal aid roads act; second, a motor vehicle law requiring the licensing of motor vehicles by the State and the use on the roads of the net revenue thus derived Failure to create this highway department would mean the forfeiture of the State's portion of the federal good roads fund. Such amendments as necessary are urged to the Torrens system of land registration so as to make the law ^practical and workable. A short term rural credits law is ? * >. i'. Carlisle School Notes. Carlisle opened doors after a vacation of ten days on Wednesday, January 3. The year has started off with a spirit of work pervading the atmosphere. It took the students an unusually short time to get started back to work. Everything is now running as though there had been no holidays. Quite a number of new students have enrolled for the coming term. Although some students did not re- s turn their places have been filled by others and the school is nearly filled ? : -c. to its capacity. *, As spring draws, nearer there is a great deal of talk concerning the prospects of a good baseball team. ' Last year Carlisle had an unusually strong team, winning nearly every - game. The prospects for * a good team are exceedingly bright this year and the manager, Prof. W. C. Duncan, will be glad to arrange for ^ games with any good high school or preparatory school team. * v. ". ^ Mr. and Mrs^ Bissell Beach h^ve ' been visiting Mrs. J. J. Beach during the past week. Mrs. Bissell Beach was at one time an instructor in the primary department here. , urged, to conform to the federal law now in operation. \ Agricultural education in the com-- mon schools is suggested as one means of combatting the boll weevil, ; which the governor considers will be.V a permanent factor in agriculture \ * when .it arrives. An appropriation of $30,000 will be necessary to carry on the work of cattle^ tick eradi- ^ cation, which the governor hopes will be concluded in the next two years. f: The governor renews his recom- ' { ' / mendations of last year in regard to " ' the State warehouse system. The management of the State Hoe- ; pital for the Insane is all that could ,;-~i be desired, says the governor.# A y- |8 continuance of the liberal policy of the general assembly toward this institution is urged. The result of the Vxj policy shows for itself. < C South Carolina is one of fifteen J States that make no provision for the care of feeble-minded, but not totally insahe, persons, and the governor recommends that provision be ? jmade for such an institution, to be I . placed under the control of the board ' v y of regents of the State Insane asy- :M \ lum, but that it be separate from the | State hospital, both in management ; "r and location. Liberal appropriation is urged for the support and comfort of the Con- , federate veterans, who are growingsmaller in number each year. . In regard to the fire insurance matter, the governor states that he J appointed a special commission to * j study this matter^ and the commis- % sion will make its report direct to the general assembly. The governor urges such legislation as necessary to adjust all insurance difficulties andi * ' >?A A- ~ e nn/vnla protect tne mieresia ui liic pcvKcc. . . aThe salaries now provided by law for judges and some other State o> , * ficers, were fixed when the cost of liy- ' ing was much less than at present, and the governor says that it is a simple matter of justice that these salaries should now be increased, so ^ M as to provide adeq,ua?e compensation for those who are capable and efficient and qualified for the positions they hold. I The governor calls attention to; . the fact that the present tax levy is inadequate to meet the demands of the State, and that it is imperative * that either the expenditures of the # - 1 - 1 1? J nn Vi of -mnra S12>16 must utJ rtjuutcu ui* iuuv iuv*v >< revenue must be raised. Good business requires that our revenues should at least equal our expehdi- ";'?| tures. ' The governor says that the * ^ collection of the income tax is a \ farce as it now stands. The law should be either made effective or repealed. An inheritance tax law is ; recommended, the governor believing1 that such a law would be just. South Carolina, Florida and New Mexico are the only States which have no such law, it is said. In conclusion, the governor says: "It is of the greatest importance that all appropriations be closely scrutinized and every item carefully and thoroughly investigated before being finally passed upon. We must consider the needs of our various departments and institutions. We must al- ' so consider the sources of revenue from which these needs must be met. Thp norket book of the tax Dayer is ? r _ sensitive. The people's money must he spent judiciously, and the burden ^ of taxes kept down to the minimum which is consistent with efficiency. Yet we must realize that money has to be spent if we,are to progress. We cannot compare conditions now with past years, because the demands * upon the State are greater, and ini creasing each year." 1 n ii i u ujirw 1 . ' * .*- ..... ?