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tS^ejiamtiergjleralb Thursday, March 22, 1917. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The Domestic Science club will meet with Mrs. C. J. S. Brooker on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Yesterday was millinery opening day in Bamberg. The ladies of the rt-aya. mit in full force, to view lUWii v%*v the new spring and summer styles of headwear. Sunday Josh Lott and Frank Brabham, both white, were arrested by Policemen Bruce and Jennings, charged with violation of the prohibition law. They were committed to .jail, and had not given bail yesterday morning. Mr. Wilbur Simmons has received an appointment to West Point Military academy. Mr. Simmons is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Simmons of this city, and is now a student at the Citadel, holding the scholarship from Bamberg county. Mayor A. S. Hartzog, of Green' wood, was nominated last week to succeed himself as mayor of Green wood. Mr. Hartzog bad no opposition. He is a former Bamberg citizen, and has many friends and acquaintances in the city. Box rent notices were put in the postoffice boxes yesterday. Box rent must be paid by the night of the 31st, and all boxes unpaid will be closed on the morning of the first of April. All parties . urged to pay their rent promptly, so there will be no confusion by closing boxes. H. M. Felder, of Mullins, agent for the Paige cars for Marion county, is in Columbia for the automobile show. Mr. Felder is accompanied by Mrs. Felder and they will make the return trip in one of the new 1917 ^ Paige Linwood models.?Columbia State. Among the visitors to the automobile show is J. B. Black. Jr., of Bamberg. Mr. Black, who is well known in Columbia, is a member of the firm of Black & Black, distributers of Paige cars for Orangeburg, Bamberg, - " a-* and uoiieton counties.?i^uiuuima State. Dr. Vance W. Brabham, director of rural sanitation, working under the State board of health in this county, left this city this morning for New Orleans, where he will attend a convention of men engaged in similar work from all the Southern States.? Orangeburg dispatch to News and Courier. Death of Mrs. Miller Dannelly. Ehrhardt, March 20.?The angel of death visited the home of Mrs. R. A. Owens Monday afternoon about 7 o'clock and bore away the soul of her daughter, Mrs. Miller Dannelly. Minnie was in bad health for several months and the end was not a surprise to her folks. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Wesley Chapel cemetery. She in early life became a member of this church, Wesley Chapel, and was a devoted church worker, having been organist and Sunday-school teacher at Ehrhardt Methodist church for a number of years. Her life was one of sunshine and happiness and the soul made its departure as it had lived, knowing that it was entering upon the bosom of rest. She leaves a loving husband, an aged mother, three sisters, and a half brother, Mr. Lightsey, of Charleston, besides lelatives - and friends to mourn her untimely end. JEF. Miss Grace Weeks in Accident. Misses Grace Weeks and Pearl Swearingen had a narrow escape from death Tuesday afternoon. In crossing the railroad track in an auto near the sawmill, as Engineer Harvey was backing an engine into the yard (he, of course, being on the opposite side of\ the engine) the car in which the young ladies were riding collided with the engine. Both the young ladies were thrown out, Miss Swearingen being bruised about the face and body, while Miss Weeks escaped with only a few slight scratches. The rear wheels of the auto were wrecked and the car otherwise damaged.?Fernandina, Fla., News Record. Miss Weeks is a sister of Mrs. H. G. Delk, of Bamberg. She formerly lived in Bamberg, and has many acquaintances here, who will be glad to learn that she escaped with minor injuries. Encampment Site not Selected. \ The statement in Sunday morning papers that the encampment of the Bailey cadets would be held this year A?n?nrAKnror Ti'oo in Tn\ri_ aC viauscuuig ? ao iuwucvi. mritations have been extended by Chester, Bamberg and other places and no selection will be made until these sites are inspected.?Greenwood Journal. Carlisle Officers and Teachers. At a recent meeting of the board of control of Carlisle school the officers and teachers of the school for the ensuing year were elected as follows: J. Caldwell Guilds, A. B., M. A., headmaster, English and Bible; William C. Duncan, A. B., Latin and German; Swaine A. Merchant. A. B., history and science; Robert T. Fairey, A. B.. French and mathematics; Walter W. Daniel, A. B., English and gymnasium instructor; E. Olin Watson, D. D., Sunday-school pedagogy; Miss Oneida Turner, A. B., primary a- /^i 1? r* \TA V. "D O department; tnaries o. .uajui, u. o., athletic director and mathematics; Lewis B. Stabler, A. B., mathematics and science; J. Jennings Cleckley, M. D., school physician; Mrs. Josephine Beach, matron Guilds hall and Brabham hall; Mrs. Emmie B. Jennings, matron Mary Ann Bamberg hall. Music and art department: Julious A. Klein, piano; Mrs. Julious A. Klein, piano; Mrs. Henry N. Folk, voice; Paul Whitaker, violin; Mrs. Swaine A. Merchant, art. Prof. Whitaker resigned as teacher of science and gymnasium instructor, and Miss Beulah Hiers resigned as teacher of the primary department. These vacancies are filled by Prof. Charles S. Major and Miss Oneida Turner. Prof. Major is a graduate of Clemson college. Miss Turner is a Winthrop graduate. One teacher is added to the faculty, Prof. Lewis B. Stabler, who is a graduate of Wofford college. Cliicora Girls Defeat Denmark. The Chicora College for Women basket ball team defeated the Denmark high school team yesterday afternoon by the score of 35 to 2 on the Chicora court. Although the Chi cora team had the advantage of the Denmark team the visitors put up a hard fight to win the battle just the same. At the end of the first half the score was 27 to 0 in favor of the Chicora team. The line-up was: Chicora. Denmark. Miss D. Hampton..G Miss Hope Miss Dantzler .. ..G Miss Folk Miss Starbuck .. ..C Miss Cox Miss Ashe C.. .. Miss McCrae Miss L. Hampton.. F Miss Cain (.Miss Ashton F.. .. Miss Tillman Substitutes?Miss Houston for Miss Dantzler; Miss Sandel for Miss D. Hampton; Miss Thomason for Miss L. Hampton; Miss Ashe for Miss Ashton.?Columbia State, March 17. The Bamberg Boy Scouts. Bamberg now has a Boy Scout division. At a meeting recently of a group, of boys, Prof. Paul Whitaker ,was chosen as the scout master for the local organization. The boys are preparing to do some good work in Bamberg, and they are being organized now for helping in Bamberg's clean-up days, April 2 and 3. They will also do some effective work during the Chautauqua in directing strangers about the city, and whatever else that may come under the shape, of the duty of scouts. Thp nftw scout suits came in a few days ago, and the boys look fine. Every boy in town who is 12 years of age, or, over, is invited to join the organization. The Boy Scouts are a manly organization, giving the boys a touch of real military duty. Myers-Crosby. Chester, March 17.?Strikingly beautiful in all of its details and appointments was the wedding of Miss Pearl Myers and Mr. David Pierce Crosby, which was solemnized at the First Baptist church, of this city, Wednesday evening. Beautiful decorations of white, set off by the rich green of innumerable palms and ferns, banked upon the rostrum and at the sides, made a scene of unusual loveliness, in which decorative skill of a very high order was in evidence. Just in front of the rostrum was a beautiful canopy of snowy maline, under which the bridal pair stood, while to the left and right around the walls were a number of candlabra that shed a rich and effulgent glow upon the scene, after the electric lights had been dimmed, and as the officiating minister, Dr. H. A. Bagby, was pronouncing the beautiful and impressive words of the ceremony. ]\Iiss Myers is a frequent visitor to Bamberg, and has numerous friends and acquaintances here. Bamberg Soldiers Return. The Bamberg boys who have been doing patrol duty on the border arrived home Monday, after serving Uncle Sam for seven months on the Texas frontier. Four young men from this county were among those on the border: William E. Hutto, Frank James, Henry Smoak, and Frank Lemacks. Mr. James decided to remain on the border, having accepted a position there. .Messrs. Smoak and Hutto, members of company M, of Orangeburg, arrived in Orangeburg Monday morning with their company. Mr. Lemacks was a member of company B, of Charleston. FOOD CROPS IMPORTANT. Ramberg Farmers Urged^ to Raise Their Own Supplies. That the farmers of Bamberg county will make a serious mistake if they neglect to plant food crops and raise their own meat is clearly shown by a statement prepared by W. W. Long, of Clemson college, showing the relative value of a bale of cotton in 1914 and in 1917, in other words what a bale of 12-cent cotton would buy in 1914 and what a bale of 18 cent cotton will buy now. It is the general opinion of the farmers and others that the present price of cotton is high, and that it should be a money crop at 18 cents the pound. However, this a fallacious argument, for a bale of cotton '- loeo in ntirnhacinp' VfllllP nnW I 5 n Ul III lUOk? 1U Jk/Ui VAtMWAUQ ? than it was when cotton was 12 cents a pound. Then, it naturally follows, that the only means the farmers can employ to prevent themselves from becoming poorer this year than last year or the year before is by raising their supplies at home, 'and having their cotton for a profit crop. Briefly stated, the comparative table compiled by Mr. Long, and forwarded to County Demonstrator Heard, is as follows: In 1914 a bale of cotton would buy four tons of hay; a bale will now only buy S 3-4 tons. A 12-cent bale of cotton would have purchased 80 bushels of corn; today a bale will buy only 75 bushels. Two years ago the proceeds from one bale would have bought 12 barrels of flour; a bale will now only buy nine barrels. Two years ago a bale would have been worth 600 pounds of lard; it is now worth only 500 pounds. A 12-cent bale of cotton wTould have bought 400 pounds of bacon; a bale will now buy only 375 pounds. A 12-cent bale would have bought 66 bushels of Irish potatoes; at the time the statement was prepared a bale of cotton would have bought only 40 bushels, but would now buy nothing like that quantity. Now, if a farmer raises his own meat, lard, hams, etc., grows his own flour, corn, oats, hay, and feedstuff^ of all kinds, and then has his cotton as h money crop, he will certainly be prosperous, so Mr. Heard is urging , the planters to first plant plentifully of things to eat and use on the farm. Those who do this, especially the small farmer, need experience no sleepless nights troubling about what cotton is going to be worth next fall. There is not much doubt about it being worth a good price, but as will be seen by the comparison of values, a high price is not worth much if It takes more in return" rto purchase something to eat. Mr. Heard will be glad to talk to anybody along this line, and give them the benefit of all suggestions and information which he commands. The county demonstrator is, of course, always in close touch with the agricultural department, and can be of great benefit to planters, and we hope our readers will avail themselves of his assistance. , r Death of Mr. R. G. Wheeler. Sumter, March - 16.?Mr. R. G. "" ' - - 1 _ C ? 1, ? o wneeier, an euipiu^ee ui mc oeaboad Air Line railroad at this point, died very suddenly Thursday morning while engaged at work at the Seaboard Air Line depot. He was about fifty years of age and is survived by his wife, six sons and a daughter, two of the sons, Messrs. R. E. Wheeler, of Sumter, and F. B. Wheeler, of Bamberg, being grown. Mr. Wheeler had been in the employ of the Atlantic Coast Line for several years to last September, when he accepted the position with the Seaboard Air Line. The funeral services were held at the Sumter cemetery this morning. Fairfax a Good Town. We have named Fairfax "the Baptist Courier" town. How does this sound? Fifty copies of the Courier going into the homes of a church with a membership of 225! Fairfax holds the Baptist Courier banner, everything considered, so far as we know. This vision on the part of this growing church, is largely the result of the faithful work and excellent leadership of Pastor E. A. McDowell, and his gifted wife, who noias tne imponani uiuce 01 resuming secretary for the W. M. U. of the State. Brother McDowell will be remembered as the efficient field secretary of the Baptist Courier a few years ago. Good things can be said of this town in a material way; but our Baptist pride was so much delighted at the marked progress of this wide awake church, that we failed to get much of anything except Baptist news. We 'found these people worshiping in a beautiful new brick building, with a well organized choir, a large Sunday school, more than a hundred in prayer meeting, and other organizations for missionary training. The needed sum of money to remove a debt on the church property was in sight, and none were rejoicing more than those good business men who did the work and paid the debt.?Baptist Courier. Getting Ready for Delivery. Final arrangements are now being made at the postoffice for the inauguration of village mail delivery service, which will be inaugurated in Bamberg on April first. Some of the supplies have already arrived at the postoffice. The carrier, Mr. Emile Price, is now at the postoffice familiarizing himself with his work, and he will begin regular trips on the morning of the first. While the collection boxes have not yet been received, they are ex pected within the next few days. But in the event they are not here by the time of the inauguration of the service, it will mean no delay. In this case, the carrier would make his rounds as usual, and parties could hand him their mail, provided the letters are stamped. The carrier will not sell stamps. It appears almost certain that onecent letters are going to be a thing of the past after April first. Heretofore "drop letters" have been mailed for one cent, but where there is mail delivery, no one-cent sealed letters are allowed. However, the postmaster has taken this matter up with the department, in order that there may be no misunderstanding about it. Village delivery service was not contemplated at the time the postal rules and regulations were issued, but it appears that village delivery will be of the same effect in this regard as regular city delivery, which does not provide for mailing drop letters for one cent. Parties should bear in mind that they should hand in their names at the postoffice if they desire mail by delivery, and should provide their residences with suitable receptacles. Teachers go to Columbia. Bamberg county was well represented at the teachers' meeting in Columbia last week. All of them sti.te that the meeting was an enjoyable, as well as profitable, one. Among the Bamberg county teachers in attendance were the following: Prof. W. C. Duncan, Carlisle school; Misses Naomi and Nettie Sandifer, of Bamberg; Miss Lucy Bomar, Bamberg graded school; Prof. E. M. McCown, principal of the Denmark school; Prof. R, Fair Goodwin, principal of the Olar school; Misses Sadie Boyd and Ethel Logan, of the Colston school; Misses Dixon and Garland, of the Denmark school; Miss Kate Kornegay, of the Clear Pond school. Bamberg's Clean-up Days. ' .*! The ladies of the Civic league have for a long time been trying to make Bamberg a cleaner town. They have put forth sufficient effort along this limsv mol-fl pAmn nf tho man ait nr. liiiu lu uian.^ ovuiu vt xu^.u ui* and take notice of the many things to be done in the town. Recently April 2 and 3 were set apart as clean-up days in Bamberg. The Chamber of Commerce has offered its assistance to the ladies, and will endeavor to give them all the cooperation possible. If there is any old rubbish anywhere around your premises, you are urged to clean it out on these days or before. Trash, etc., should be piled up in convenient places to be hauled away by the city trash carts. Store Robbed at Branchvllle. Branchville, March 16.?The store of Mr. Isaac Leinwand was entered last night from a rear window. The safe was opened apparently by a blow from some heavy instrument, and about $90 was taken, besides several suits of clothing and pairs of shoes. As soon as the theft was discovered Sheriff Dukes was notified and soon after bloodhounds were on the scene. The trail was taken up, followed west of Branchville a few miles and lost on reaching: the river. It is supposed the party crossed the river. Mayor A. S. Hartfcog. Now that all danger of opposition has passed, and there never was any, it is not out of place to hand our honorable mayor, A Sydney Hartzog, the tribute that is due him. He comes before the people asking for reelection and there is no one to say to him nay. He has no opposition. This in itself is a high compliment, but the Index feels that it is not out \ of place to tell him on behalf of the citizens of this town here and now that he has made good as mayor. Greenwood has made splendid and extensive progress under his administration. In the first few weeks of his administration many of his friends felt that the new administration was putting into effect too many improvements, that the improvement plan would not hold out. But it held out and there are more good things coming forth. It is a very sincere pleasure to tell the mayor that he has surprised even his friends; that he has made the town one of the best mayors it has ever had. Long may he be with us.? Greenwood Index. THINKS WAR CERTAIN. Congressman Byrnes Says U. S. May Be at War in 60 Days. In the opinion of Congressman James F. Byrnes, who has just reached Aiken from Washington, the United States will be at war with Germany within the next sixty days. It is Mr. Byrnes's opinion, as expressed yesterday, that the arming of merchant ships, which is now being done, will lead to actual participation by the United States in the European struggle. There is no doubt but that when an American vessel, armed with decK guns, encounters a suDmanne in the area which Germany has declared a war zone, fire will be opened on the submarine, and it has been officially declared that in view of Germany's declared intention of torpedoeing without warning, American merchantmen have the right to fire at sight of a periscope. A clash between an American vessel and a German submarine will have the effect, in the opinion of Mr. Byrnes, of beginning actual ' hostilities, for it would then be impossible to restrain public opinion or hold it in check in America. In the North, says Mr. Byrnes, the sentiment is for war, and while this re not true in the South, as a general thing, the people here standing ready to fight against invasion but possibly not to engage in what they believe to be a quarrel originating between European powers, there might be a sudden change even in the attitude of the people of the South. At any rate, the sentiment for war in the North wrml/1 ha rwtrar-arlialmin P- onH Ttrrmlri " VW1U MV V T VI l*JL*Vfc " V UiU carry everything before it! There seems to be a very great many people who believe that in the event of war with Germany the United States would merely send out the fleet or would furnish munitions and money and moral support to the allies, but that may not be expected, says Mr. Byrnes, who predicts that instead of the tenor of life running along smoothly and uninterrupted in this country when war with Germany is an actual 'fact, there will be no half-way measures t^ten. In short, in the opinion of Mr. Byrnes, the United States will be recruiting men for actual service in Europe within sixty days, and that . an American army will be sent to participate in the struggle on European battlefields as soon as it can be organized and trained after war is declared. Most well informed people share with Mr. Byrnes the belief that the i United States is drifting into war with Germany, and that the actual fact of a condition of war is not far ahead.?Aiken Standard. Celebrate Golden Wedding. Williston, March 17.?Wednesday, March 7, the friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. B. Newsom had the pleasure of helping them celebrate their golden wedding. Seldom has a social event been of such general interest here. The house was decorated in gold and green. The flowers also carried out the golden idea; they were everywhere in profusion and particularly striking were the immense yellow jonquils, brought from Philadelphia for the occasion. From the hall the guests were ushered into the parlor where the bride and bridegroom of 50 years received their friends. They were assisted in receiving by their relatives and contemporaries, Mrs. Bussey, of Edgefield, Mrs. Marshall Hair, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Matthews and Mrs. H. Jeff Harvey. Refreshments were served in the dining room. Ffom the dining room V* /\ ffiiAnlrt *? 4-r\ o 1 rr o Ui'tJ sucois ncui lu a, iuyci.y guiu aiiu green booth in the rear of the hall, where golden punch was served by Misses Madelle Weathersbee and Mayo Rountree and from there to the music room to write their names in the guest book. At least 150 registered. The presence of all their children and grandchildren completed their joy. The children and their children are: Mr. and Mrs. John Newsom and daughter, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Newsom and daughter, and Mrs. Robert Black and son (Mrs. Black was Miss Mattie Newsom), and Miss Hattie Newsom. Mr. Newsom is a veteran of the War Between the Sections, serving from the beginning until the battle of Chickamauga, where he was very serious wounded. Nevertheless, as soon as he was sufficiently recovered, he went back into the service ol his country, though ' not able to perform active duty. - On March 7, 1867, he married Miss Mary Elizabeth Matthews, daughter of the Rev. Joe Matthews, a well known Baptist minister. They have lived their half century of married < life in this community. To Enforce Si>eed Laws. "Please tell the owners of automobiles that hereafter the speed laws are going to be enforced," said Chief of Police EJ. C. Bruce yesterday. The chief wishes to put all auto owners on notice that violations of the speed ordinance will hereafter be punished. New Advertisements. L. B. Fowler?For Sale. Otis Brabham?For Sale. Bank of Olar?Statement. Peoples Bank?Statement. J. B. Brickie?If You Wish. Klauber's?Shoes for the Family. Bamberg Banking Co.?Statement. D. A. Reid?Diamonds, Watches, Etc. Enterprise Bank?Don't Carry a Safe. Bamberg Banking Co.?Small Estates. Mutual Garage?Your Car is Home. \Peoples Bank?The Man With Money. Planters Fertilizer Co.?First Prize Awards. H. M. Graham?Notice to Debtors and Creditors. Farmers & Merchants Bank?My Money is all Gone. Bamberg Banking Co.?Watch Your Dollars Grow. ^ Bamberg Furniture & Hardware Co.?Columbia Grafonolas. Death of Ambrose Williams. & }. < J? Mr. Ambrose Williams died at his ; home in the city Sunday night about 8:30 o'clock, after a long illness. The remains were interred Monday at Denmark, the Rev.' Mr. Rogers ' < conducting the funeral services. Mr. ' Williams was 33 years of age. He is survived by two brothers, Messrs.. W. E. B. Williams and E. R. Williams; and one sister, Mrs. Love, of Denmark. ., i ~ . ^^ ORDER FOR WAR VESSELS. ; ' 3 Uncle Sam Lets Contracts for Four Battle Cruisers, Six Scout Cruisers. ^ _Washington, March 15.?Contracts / for what is believed to be the largest i single order for fighting craft ever given by any nation were placed today by the navy department. Private bunders undertook to turn out four battle cruisers and six scout cruisers, costing nearly $112,000,000 for hulls and machinery alone, and pledging themselves to^ keep 70 per />an+ nf f Vi oi r fnrAOp nn r> Q inr /*nn. VUUt* VJ. LUV11 JLVi vvg vu MM T J VVM struction. / v . ; | The major shipbuilders have ... agreed to accept 10 per cent, net profit on the battle cruisers, whose cost will be about $76,000,000. A fifth battle cruiser will bejmilt at the ? . - . >, Philadelphia navy yard so-as not to strain the limit of facilities of pri- ^ . vate establishments. Although besieged with offers of merchant work, for which they get v as high as 50 per cent, profit,' the/ ' builders have placed their facilities at the government's disposal, making it unnecessary for the president to consider commandeering plants. High Speed Cruisers. Both classes of oruisers ordered today are new types of naval archi tecture and are designed for thirtyfive knot speed. * 'f The scouts were awarded on bids submitted yesterday, prices rangihg from $5,950,000 to $5,996,000, and 1 stipulated time of delivery from thirty to thirty-two months. These figures can be no guide to the actual nrtat nr time a a nnHor tho omorfl'onrv VWWV V* MO UXlUWi V**v clause of the naval appropriation bill construction will be hastened to the limit, the government paying the extra cost. The battle cruisers, the fixed limit of cost of which is $19,000,000 per ship, werb placed as follows: ; Battle Cruiser Contracts. ' Newport News Shipbuilding and ? ' Dry Dock company, two ships; Fore River Shipbuilding corporation, one ship; New York Shipbuilding company, one ship. An appropriation of $6,000,000 has been made to equip the Philadelphia yard for building capital shipa Four of the scout cruisers will be built on the Pacific coast, two by the Seattle Construction company and two by the Union Iron Works at Sato Francisco. The othei* two will be built by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia. Pifir Pirl TViaf Vi em ic a nf in or uorr VlWJ V4ii a x JUUw uvu ig uvwiUQ f v* / queerly, just as though she were hatching a plot. Country Maiden?On the contrary, 1 she is plotting a hatch.?Baltimore American. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. j For 25 Words or Less. ' ji For Sale?2,000 brick. Apply to L. B. FOWLER, Bamberg, S. C. It. For Sale-^Dry pine stove wood, M delivered anywhere in city. Phone 1 A A U I UTVM AVT C 1U1. 11. u. KJ C. 4-1. For Sale?100-day Speckle Velvet Beans, 1 peck, 75c; 1 bushel, $2.00; 5 bushels at $1.75. Brabham Peas, Yellow Dent Corn. OTIS BRABHAM, Allendale, S. C. It. 7 \ 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.