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Samhrrg tjjrralb Thursday, Feb. 15, 1917. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Fire slightly damaged the residence of Mr. J. M. Felder, Sr.. on Carlisle street Tuesday. Mrs. J. M. Jennings, who has for the past two years been residing at Blackville, has moved to Charleston. Mr. John H. Cope has rented the Bellinger residence on Midway avetiiip recently vacated by Mr. Paul Arndt, and will move in with his family in the near future. Telegrams were received in the city Tuesday announcing the death at Hickory Grove of Mrs. H. C. Mouzon, wife of the Rev. Mr. Mouzon, a former resident of Bamberg some twenty years ago. Mr. Joe E. Bishop, of the Ehrhardt section, was in the city Friday. Mr. Bishop said that practically the entire oat crop in his section had been killed by the cold weather. Mr. Bishop stated that he expected to plant a large corn crop this year. Rev. Mr. Wharton, who was to have conducted a revival meeting at the Baptist church this week, did not commence the meeting Monday, as announced last week. It was found ^ that his singer could not come to Bamberg, and it was decided to post. pone the revival for the present. New Advertisements. Mutual Garage?On Time. , W. A. Klauber?For Sale. Standard Oil Co.?Rayo Lamps. H. G. Hastings Co.?Free Seeds. Klauber's?Big Bargain Carnival. Thielen Theatre?Annette Kellerman. Peoples Bank?The Way to Have Money. Price & Johnson?Going Out of Business. J. B. Brickie?If You Have Run Into a Tree. W. D. & V. F. Bryant?Decide to But it?Now*. Reiley-Taylor Co.?"Um-rti-m! That is Coffee." Farmers & Merchants Bank?The Place to Put it. Bamberg Banking Co.?Do You Love Your Family? Bamberg Banking Co.?Estate of Henry George Smith, Deceased. Meeting of U. D. C. The regular meeting of the chapter was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. F. Hair, with Mrs. John Cooner as assistant hostess. The regular routine of business was quickly dispatched- Each year prizes are awarded the best papers written by a student of Carlisle school and a member of the high school on historical subjects, selected by a committee. Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg and Mrs. A. W. Knight re* ported that they had given the subjects to the students of both schools and felt sure that quite a number would prepare papers in the contest. Two new members, Mrs. Fields and Miss Franke Folk, were cordially received into the chapter. During the historical period a paper written by Mr. John Felder on his personal experiences during the latter port of the war- was read by Mrs. W. D. Rhoad. Mrs. Harry Murphy then read an article written by Mrs. J. R. Owens telling of the faithfulness of their black mammy during the trying vicissitudes of war, and containing many amusing incidents connected with her life. During the social halfhour a delightful salad course was served. Knocked Down by Ford. Last Saturday, while cranking his Ford, Mr. Ruby Beard was knocked down and sustained severe injuries. He was thrown against the wall of Brickie's garage; one arm was broken, and other injuries were sustained. TlTKilo 4? flick ort nf pranking thft car. I* 11110 *XX V1AV V Vi. v.? . 0 , the gears became shifted in some way, and when the engine was started, the car lurched forward, throwing Mr. Beard against the building. The car was choked down when the wheels struck the wall, and it was not damaged. Mr. Beard was carried home, and medical attention was given him, and he is now doing well. ? t Changes at Cotton Oil Co. Mr. R. M. McCartha has resigned his position as manager of the Cotton Oil company, effective May 1st, and he will be succeeded by Mr. W. M. Brabham. Mr. McCartha will go " ^ - 1 ? - t* ? rro OA tO Kome, (jia., wiiere ue w m cu5agg in the automobile business. Mr. J. Frank Folk has resigned as bookkeeper at the oil mill, to be come conductor on the Bamberg, Ehrhardt and Walterboro railroad. Mr. Folk assumed his new duties Tuesday. He is succeeded at the oil mill by Mr. E. L. Price. Carlisle School Notes. Last Wednesday afternoon the two basket ball teams from Carlisle school journeyed down to Ehrhardt returning that night with two victories to talk about. The Carlisle boys defeated the boys' team of the Ehrhardt school by a score of 19 to 8. The Carlisle girls swamped the Ehrhardt girls to the tune of 28 to 3 In spite of the apparent one-sideedness of the scores, both games were exceedingly well played and the teams were evenly matched. The senior class met last week and elected the following officers: President, A. T. Whetsell; vice president, Eugenia Fox; secretary, Octavia Yarley; treasurer, A. V. Cabral. There are plans on,Joot by this class to put out a year book. This work has been put in the hands of a committee. ThA Florentine musicians gave their lyceum number last Friday! evening. These musicians were by far better received than the usual lyceum entertainers are. The audience was large and appreciative. ^ \ / Magazine Subscriptions. The Herald Book Store will be glad to receive subscriptions to any of the magazines. Nearly everybody subscribes to magazines. No need to bother about sending them in yourself; just hand us the moDey, and we will attend to it for you. Subscriptions received for all the leading publications. It will save you the trouble of letter writing, writing checks, and money order fees merely by handing us your subscriptions. We will assume all responsibility for the money. \ Birthday Dinner. Mrs. E. C. Bruce entertained last Thursday a few relatives and friends with an elaborate course dinner, in celebrating her birthday. The guests, while enjoying the hospitality of their hostess, forgot for the time being the boll weevil and the Germans. Mr. D. D. Utsey, father of Mrs. Bruce, added to the happiness of the occasion by his presence. He soon will have passed his eighty-fifth mile stone. Mrs. Bruce was showered with congratulations and good wishes, and after spending a very happy day, all returned to their homes feeling "that it was good to have been there." The Playgrounds Matter. Editors Bamberg Herald:?See recommendation in presentment of the grand jury, September, 1915, term of court: We recommend that no live stock of any kind be allpwed on the court house square, and that the Civic loap-iin r?f Rftmhpr? he allowed to beautify and ornament the court house square in front, and rear of court house. See recommendation in presentment of the grand jury September, 1916, term of court: n We call attention of the court to the fact that a play ground has been placed upon the square on the back of the court house by the N Civic league. While we regret to interfere with any matter of the league, yet by reason of the operation , of this play ground, it causes so much noise and disturbance, as to amount to a nuisance, and we respectfully recommend that the Civic league be requested to remove the equipment to some other portion. In the event the Civic league does not take the necessary action, within a reasonable time, say 30 days, that the supervisor remove the same. The above did not constitute the main objectionable feature. The ladies in placing the things, not being familiar with the surroundings, put them innocently in the wrong place, especially the slide which overlooked adjoining objectionable premises, causing daily embarrassments, for which several of the grand jury can vouch. We knew of several ladies who stopped their girls from this place on this account. The court house officials we think stand ready to contribute as much according to their means to a play ground for the children as anyone in town, or for anything else that the ladies are connected with, for it is an undeniable r.,? /%'9 Ar\ Iatta f Via 1 q_ IciUt tiicit WO OUl c? \JLKJ iUTC ?U dies and the children. In case the ladies do not use the grounds for making "a park beautiful" we see no good reason why cows should not be tied on back square, as we think the grand jury had in view the protection of this "park" in mentioning live stock. The paraphernalia is all here at court house. Very respectfully, OFFICIALS. Election Ordered. Columbia, Feb. 9.?The State Democratic executive committee at a meeting here late yesterday ordered an election for the unexpired term of the late Congressman D. E. Finley, from the Fifth congressional district. The primary will be held February 16, at the same time with the primary to fill the regular term. Governor Manning has issued an order changing the date of the general election from February 22 j February 21. Time for filing pledges of candidates will expire February 10. VILLAGE DELIVERY. Raml>erg Practically Certain of Mail Delivery Service. It is practically certain that Bamberg will have, within a short time, village mail delivery service. For some time past the postmaster has been in correspondence with Congressman James F. Byrnes and the postal authorities about the estabUehmant nf this SPrVlP.fi in thfl pitV. I tlQiiUK/UW V/i Vii'M w> ? W ... v _ v . Last Thursday, at the instance of Mr. Byrnes, two postoffice inspectors came to Bamberg to make the necessary investigations preparatory to the service being put into operation; and while it cannot be definitely stated just what the report of the inspectors was, there is every reason to believe that the report was favorable. It is known that the inspectors were much impressed by the enthusiasm with which the proposed service was received by the people of the city with whom they came in contact, and with the assurances given them of necessary civic improvements to meet the requirements. A few days ago, Postmaster Knight appeared before a meeting of the city council and laid before that body the matter of securing village delivery, and outlined the necessary civic improvements to be made so as to meet the requirements of the postal authorities. Council unanimously passed a resolution to make the necessary improvements. The service will probably be established in the near future; the exact date cannot yet be announced. One carrier will be employed. Mail collection boxes will be placed as follows: One in front of the court house, one near H. C. Folk's corner on Main street, one at cotton mill corner, one on Carlisle street, near Carlisle school, and one on Railroad avenue near the Methodist church. From the first three named boxes, in the business district, mails will be collected at 8 a. m., and 5:45 p. m. From the other boxes the mails will be collected by the carrier on his regular delivery trip. \ At stores it will not be necessary to provide mail receptacles, but all residences must be provided with a box or other receptacle. There is no regulation box for this use. T> 11? vrri 11 Ka ri'dl'UViUi; LUC CULUC nui <J\-. covered by the delivery service, which means a decided progressive step for Bamberg. As yet but few towns have been given this village delivery service. Only two other tow-ns in this district have the service. Two deliveries daily will be made in thp business district, both in the momidg. In the residential districts, one delivery wil be made daily, after the morning mail has been distributed. A Word" to Correspondents. For the past several months, The. Herald has been printing a goodly number of country news letters, and we wish to thank our correspondents. But The Herald is not quite satisfied. We need more correspondents,- and we need for some of those we have to be more regular. We are very anxious to develop this department of your county paper until it will cover every happening in every part of the county. It is the earnest wish of The Herald's management to make this newspaper the leading county weeKiy in the State, and if our friends will help us out in this respect, we will do it. Now, what we want to do right at this time is to secure the support of some more correspondents, and we would like for all of our reporters to be as regular every week as clockwork; that's what counts, regularity. We are soon going to devise something that is going to be mighty interesting to our correspondents. We won't state just now what it is, but we will say that The Herald force of reporters is going to be heard from. For all those who will pledge their efforts to assisting The Herald to get the news from their sections, we are going to make a very attractive proposition. We want a correspondent at every school in the county. Now, if no news is appearing from your school, and you can write, let us have your name. If you cannot write yourself, you surely must know someone who can; suggest his or her name. The Herald is not content merely to have a correspondent in each of the various sections of the countv: we want reporters. Will HolcT Gerard. London, Feb. 8.?The German government will require guarantees that Count Von Bernstorff, former German ambassador at Washington, and the men on German ships in Ameri-, can ports will be permitted to leave1 the United States before allowing Ambassador Gerard and other Americans in Germany to depart for that country, according to the Copenhagen Politiken, as quoted in a Reuter dispatch from that city. The Japanese make a serviceable rainproof garment from paper from the milsumata plant, which grows in the mountains of the islands. I Young Ladies' Missionary Society. Last Wednesday afternoon the Young Ladies' Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. E. O. Kirsch, with Mrs. Kirsch and Mrs. Padgett as hostesses. An interesting proI gramme was carried out. Miss Rebecca Graham told a story on missionary work, which interested us very much. Misses Bessie Watson and Hazel Armstrong gave an entertaining dialogue about Japanese on the coast. With Mrs. Glen Cope as president of our society we are hoping to have a splendid year. After the business meeting delightful refreshments were served. CORINNE FOWLER, Cor. Sec. Legislative Notes. Dr. J. B. Black, senator from Bamberg county, stated Monday that there are three liquor measures Defore the senate to be acted upon this week. They are: The DuRant bill, which allows a quart per month upon a doctor's prescription^ under certain conditions; the Richey bone-dry bill, which outlaws liquors in all quantities and for all purposes; and the "substitute" measure, which allows one quart a month, instead of one gallon, otherwise practically the same as the present law. The opinions of the senators, said Dr. Black, widely differ as to these measures, although it seems almost certain that the Richey bill will not be passed by the senate. As this is the last week of the general assembly, the senate has much work before it, said the senator. Representative Carter stated that he has a bill in the house looking to carrying out the recommendations of the recent good roads meeting in regard to timber carts. The bill would eliminate the use of two-wheel carts on the public roads, except under special permission of the county commissioners, and imposes a tax upon all four-wheel timber carts. Mr. Carter stated that some sort of a highway commission bill would doubtles be passed, so as to conform to the federal requirements for government aid to be secured by the State. A small percentage of the proposed automobile tax, about twenty per cent., would go to the highway commission for its support and maintenance; the remainder going to the various counties. No measure other than the timber cart bill, has been proposed relating especially to Bamberg county at this session. Damage From Cold Spell. The farmers report, that much damage was done by the recent cold weather. With a few exceptions, it seems that the entire oat crop was killed, or so badly damaged as to necessitate replanting. This was the hea nest damage reported, as the farmers were expecting to raise large quantities of oats this year for feedstuff. ' The wheat and rye crops appear not to have been seriously damaged. These crops are hardy, and are rarely affected by cold weather. Practically all garden crops have been totally destroyed. For the first time in many years onions, and like hardy plants, were killed. Dr. George F. flair, who operates a large truck farm on Yonge's Island, stated Saturday that his entire crop of cabbage plants had been killed," entailing a loss of several thousand dollars. Not only -were his plants killed, but the crops of all other truckers along the coast. Dr. Hair says that anyone who wishes cabbage this year, will have to plant the seed, as it will be impossible to secure plants. What few plants that escaped the freeze in Florida, he said, were quickly bought up by the large truckers. Dr. Hair also had fine crops of beets and rutabaggers, all of which had been killed by the cold. These crops were about ready for market when the cold spell wiped them out. The Week's Weather. Monday morning showed every indication of there being a snow. About daybreak, sleet began to fall, followed later by a pretty lively downfall of flake snow. However, by early morning the clouds broke, and the sun shone forth again in all its glory. The following is the weather forecast for this week: "For South Atlantic and East Gulf ? T'V-~ TIM 11 V?o mndpr. OLclieS. 1 lie ncaiuci mil wv u.vv.?. ately cold the beginning of the week, followed by higher temperature Tuesday and Wednesday, and moderate temperature thereafter. Except , for rain Wednesday or Thursday, the week will be generally fair." Changes in Business. Mr. H. G. Delk has moved his mar Ket irom .naiiruiiu avenue iu me 3iui& formerly occupied* by Mr. Paul Arndt. Mr. W. M. Sandifer has opened a meat market in the store formerly occupied by Mr. E. L. Price, Jr. Price & Johnson will discontinue business on the first of March. CHAMBER IS ORGANIZED. Enthusiastic Meeting Heid Thursday Night.?123 Members Enrolled. At an enthusiastic meeting at the court house last Thursday night the Bamberg Chamber of Commerce was organized. The meeting was attended by perhaps 100 earnest citizens, and the air was permtated with optimism and enthusiasm. It seemed to be a common thought that Bamberg has vast possibilities, and that these possibilities can and must be properly developed. Mr. John H. Cope called the meeting to order, and Mr. H. H. Stokes, secretary of the previous meeting, was plpptftd seeretarv. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Dr. E. 0. Watson reported for the committee on constitution. The proposed constitution was read by Dr. Watson and explained by him. Oh motion, the constitution was adopted entirely as read, with one minor change. Mr. A. M. Brabham reported, for the committee on membership, that a canvass of the city had resulted in enrolling the membership and support of 120 citizens. The statement that the Chamber of Commerce starts with 120 members was greeted with applause. v The committee/on finance, previously appointed, was divided into two sub-committees. The sub-committee headed by Mr.'C. W. Rentz reported that $414 had been pledged; and the sub-committee headed by Prof. J. C. Guilds reported pledges of $226, which, together with the membership fee of $1 per member, meant that the chamber had in sight $740. Dr. Watson, in a short talk, complimented Bamberg upon the start that had been made by the Chamber of Commerce. He urged that a live board of directors be named who would administer the affairs of the body. Bamberg, said Dr. Watson, has possibilities immeasurable, and her resources had not been developed commensurate with her needs. Bamberg is a small county?the smallest in the State?but if her opportunities are properly developed it can be made one of the very best communities in the State. The chamber, said he, should go out after new enterprises; should induce the investment of new capital; should interest the | farmers in preparing for the certain coming of the cotton boll weevil; and i there are any number of other things for such a body to do. Mr. A. M. Denbow, on behalf of city council, tendered the use of the city hall to the Chamber of CommprcA for temDorary headquarters. j Prof. J. C. Guilds discussed the I possibilities of the Chamber of Com| merce establishing a market for farm produce and of helping to pave Main street. Prof. Paul Whitaker discussed the bettering of- some of the roads, and said that trolley lines are fast being established all over the State, and that they would soon invade lower Carolina. This body can be on the ' lookout for the possibility of securing a line when the time comes. [ Dr. George F. Hair said he was greatly pleased with the start that had been made, and predicted much success for the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. A. M. Brabham moved that a fivo ho nnnninted bv UUimill ILCG Ui ? x- X the chairman to nominate a board of directors, consisting of seventeen members. After much parliamentary action, the motion was adopted. Chairman Cope named on this committee the following gentlemen: .Messrs. J. C. Guilds, E. O. Watson, A. M. Denbow, George F. Hair, and A. M. Brabham. The committee retired, and in'a few minutes returned and recommended the following gentlemen: John H. Cope, Rev. E. O. Watson, C. W. Rentz, W. M. Brabham, W. D. Rhoad, Geo. F. Hair, J. C. "Guilds, H. C. Folk, G. Frank Bamberg, ' J. F. Carter, J. J. Cleckley, Thos. Black, Sr., G. 0. Simmons, A. M. Brabham, A. L. Kirkland, E. A. Hooton, and G. Moye Dickinson. The board of directors, as nominated by the committee, was elected unanimously by acclamation. The committees on finance and membership were continued. Votes of thanks were offered and adopted to the city council for the use of the ? - ? ?-- T??* wv,4_ town nan ana 10 nui. ram ?uitaker, who was the first to agitate the movement for the organization of the Chamber of Commerce. The constitution and by-laws, as adopted, will be found printed on page three of this issue of The Herald. Meeting of Board of Directors. A meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce was held in the office of the Bamberg Banking Co. on Monday. Eleven of the seventeen members were present. The board was called to order by the chairman, Mr. John H. Cope. On motion of Mr. J. F. Carter, it was decided to elect the officers separately and by acclamation. Mr. Cope was nominated for president, The Hell Gate Bridge. New England people will be interested in the announcement that the New York Connecting railroad, which joins the New Haven system with the Pennsylvania, by way of the Hell 4 Gate bridge and the Long Island tunnel, will probably be ready for operation on March 1, and that the BostonWashington express trains will be restored' to the service at an early date. The Colonial Express and Federal Express were formerly ferried around Manhattan Island, but the delays and danger incident to the practice caused it to be given up about ' five years ago. Thereafter the Federal Express was routed over the i Poughkeepsie bridge, but this train ' was discontinued altogether last win- i J ter, because it was found to be no J longer possiDie to operate me traiu on its schedule, a part of the journey being made on a single track road, where delays were unavoidable on account of heavy freight traffic. The new link between Boston and Washington should, short of an earthquake, be permanent. It has not yet been decided what further through service will be afforded between Boston and points West and South by use of the new connection. The New Haven will be in the unique position of having two terminals on Manhattan Island, though there is no indication that any great amount of the ^ New York traffic will. be diverted from the Grand Central. That terminal is a good investment for the rail- . road companies by reason of the rented adjunct properties and the New Haven is not likely to withdraw from the arrangement for the present.? Springfield Republican. Gen. Miles and the Recruit. ' ! : ; -f "When Gen. Miles was in Porto-> , , Rico as commanding general of the | United States troops, a raw recruit >>:? from Tennessee was detailed for duty as his orderly. The recruit knew absolutely nothing of military etiquette, and on receiving ordersvto report to the commanding general for duty he sauntered over to the tent of that dignitary, . where the general was in conference with several staff officers. Entering the tent without the formality of a salute, the Tennessean remarked, 'Well, Miles, did you want - % , to see me?" vj| Gen. Miles bristled up. "Don't 3 call me Miles," he began irritably. Then the humor of the situation dawned on him, and he added with a I grim smile?"That's too formal. Call , me Nelse." Then he proceeded to read the recruit a lesson that he never forgot on , the amenities of military'life.?Mil . waukee Sentinel. . ^ The boundaries of arid and semiarid United States roughly include two-fifths of our continental area exclusive of Alaska. and unanimously elected. Mr. Cope | accepted the office with the under- * standing that each and every one of 4! the directors should give him their whole-hearted and unstinted support, ij so as to make the organization a success. Mr. H. C. Polk nominated Di. E. O. Watson for vice president, and he was unanimously elected. Mr. A. M. Brabham was unanimously elected secretary pro tern., to serve until a permanent secretary can be employ-, ed. . The executive committee, composed ^ of the president, vice president, treas- * urer, and Messrs. W. M. Brabham and ./ J. F. Carter, are to look into the mat- .?* ter of employing a secretary for the ^ Chamber of Commerce. .. * Kxr Hr n?inr?o P. A HiULIUIi., uucicu u; wv>0v ? . Hair, was adopted to appoint a committee of three to confer with city '' council to ascertain if arrangements can be made to pave Main street. Prof. J. C. Guilds, Mr. C. W. Rentz,' and Dr. G. F. Hair were appointed a committee to investigate the prospects of securing a steam laundry for Bamberg. - - ; It was decided that arrangements be made for the holding of a meeting here in regard to the coming of the boll weevil. The committee is to investigate this matter as far as pos- 3 sible, and secure speakers for this meetings Dr. Watson has charge of , jj this matter. ' It was moved and carried that the membership and finance committees should continue their work of securing members and subscriptions. It was reported that additional work on the part of these committees had resulted in bringing the total membership to 123, and subscriptions other than membership fees to $817. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. For 25 Words or Less. For Sale?One first-class Jersey / cow and calf; cow now giving 2 1-2 galons milk per day. See me at once. W. A. KLAUBER. It. Why Let Your storage batteries run down? We have installed up-todate machinery and guarantee all work. Electric troubles a specialty. MUTUAL GARAGE. Denmark, S. C. m . v''.