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?fje pamberg iieralb Thursday, July 5, 1917. SHOKT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Middling cotton was quoted at 26.13 on the Augusta market Tuesday morning. Mr. L. M. Ayer Tuesday sent The Herald a tomato weighing one and one-eighth pounds. Several stores are vacant in Bamberg at this time. This is something quite unusual 101* uamueig. The drought which threatened to do much damage was broken by a refreshing shower Monday morning. The Woman's missionary society of the Baptist church will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 11, at 5 o'clock. Mr. S. M. Goodwin exhibited so ne fine pumpkin squashes in Bamberg / last week. One of the three large ones he brought weighed 23 pounds. Mrs. C. V. DeLoach died in Millen, Ga., last week. Mrs. DeLoach was formerly Miss Tyler, of Bamberg county, leaving here many years ago. - , iccno r*f Tlip Herald was de-l JL 111C V* ? ? _ laved because of the fact that Wednesday being holiday the cotton mill was closed down, and we had no electric current. Mr. J. Frank Folk has resigned his position as conductor on the B., E. and W. railroad to accept a position with the Denmark Oil and Fertilizer company as manager and treasurer. The following has been received from Mr. Mr Bolunt, of Fernandina, Fla., who is visiting in this State: "Please forward my paper to Corbesville, S. C., care W. C. Augustine, for I can't do without my paper." A letter from Capt. Pooser, of Company M, national guard, of Orangeburgf, requests us to state that there | is room in the company for a num-! ber of volunteers, and that he will be glad to have enlistments from Bamberg county. A number of Bamberg automobile owners were without State license tags or certificates stating that they had paid the license fee Sunday morning, and as a consequence were re-| quired to put their cars back in their garages until the tags or certmcaies are received. The fourth of July was observed generally in Bamberg as a holiday. Nearly all of the stores were closed either all day or a part of the day; the banks were closed, and the postoffice observed Sunday hours. Several picnics were held in different parts of the county. j Sunday night Rev. J. L. McLees, of Orangeburg, conducted service at the Presbyterian church. After the preaching service, the officers of the church were installed as follows: : Elders, J. A. Wyman and E. H. Henderson: deacons, J. J. Smoak, H. L. Hinnant, and J. A. Klein. The Herald is in receipt of the fol-; lowing card: "1091 Bush street J San Francisco, Cal., June 25th, 1917., Dear sirs:?Commencing July lst,: please mail The Herald to me at' Bamberg. We are leaving by auto for South Carolina on the first andj will reach there some time in Aug-j ust. Respectfully, J. C. BYRD." Tuesday night what is described j by some as the hardest rain of the; year fell in Bamberg. The rain was | 1 accompanied by a vivid display of electricity. The cpads in some plac-! es were badly washed, it being re-1 ported that several telegraph poles j on the Orangeburg road were washed up. Some damage to crops is also' reported. * Mr. W. M. Brabham received a telegram Saturday from Savannah calling him to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. H. M. Wiggins, of this city, who is spending some time with her son in Savannah. Mr. Brabham was accompanied by Dr. J. J. Cleckley. Mrs. Wiggins is quite ill. Her many friends in the city sincerely hope for her an early recovery. New Advertisements. Ehrhardt Banking Co.?Statement. Bamfcerg Banking Co.?Statement. Bamberg Banking Co.?Statement. Ehrhardt Banking Co.?Statement. Enterprise Bank?Don't Carry a Safe. S. R. Haynes?The Christian Sabbath. Peoples Bank?The Man With Money. Standard Oil Co.?"Urn! Johnny vai\c. Bamberg Banking Co.?Don't Tempt. Bamberg Banking Co.?$7,200,000,000. Farmers and Merchants Bank? Statement. Farmers and Merchants Bank? Statement. Farmers and Merchants Bank?The Careful Man. DAMAGED BV FIRE. I | steeple of Baptist Church, Set by Lightning, Burned. Considerable damage resulted from i fire Tuesday night at the Baptist] church, set by lightning. The entire upper part of the steeple was burned away. The fire, however, was confined to the steeple, and very little damage was done to the building proper. It is understood that the loss is fully covered by insurance. The fire occurred Tuesday night about 8 o'clock, during the electric storm. A sharp bolt was heard to strike by residents in the neighborI hood of the church, and a few minutes later the fire was seen from Mr. J. J. Jones's residence, next door to the church. The alarm was given and the fire department was soon on the ground and doing everything possible to save the structure. The fire originated in the upper part of the | steeple-,- and the water pressure was not sufficient to carry water higher than the base of the steeple. This, however, prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building, and minimized the damage to a large extent, as it was not necessary to throw water into the main body of the church. Although there was a steady downpour of rain and the water was thrown as high as possible, the steeple continued to burn until it at last collapsed, when the blaze was completely extinguished by means of carrying the hose up ladders. No estimate has been made of the amount of loss sustained. Enjoyable Cope Affair. Cope, Jne 2S.?There was quite an enjoyable affair here Tuesday evening when Miss Rita Barton gave a porch party to her friends and several young ladies visiting in Cope. A guessing contest, which created a great deal of fun and merriment, resulted in Miss Myrtis. Dukes and Mr. Tom Simmons winning first prize, a box of fine stationery, and .Miss Alice Black and Mr. Leonard Green capturing the booby prize, a large stick of candy. After th9 contest, delightful cream was served, and various other games were played, instrumental music being dispensed between same. Harder to Get Liquor Now. The federal law forbidding the shipment of liqiuor into territory where State laws forbid went into effect at midnight on Jtne 30. It now is not only an offence against the State to get liquor except for sickness, but is an offence against the federal government. The federal penalty for the first conviction is $1,000 fine or six months imprisonment or both, and for subsequent offences the penalty is imprisonment for as long as one year. The present State laws allow the shipment of one quart per month for sickness only (or sacramental or scientific purposes.) The temptation to abuse the quart-a iflonth law .will not be so great as heretofore, as offenders will have to answer to the United States as well as to the State authorities for violations. Permits are issued by the probate judges as usual, however, the federal law in no wise conflicting with the State law enacted by the legislature last winter. Reception for Mrs. Eaves. One of the prettiest social events of the season in Bamberg was the reception given by Mrs. A. W. Knight at her lovely and hospitable home Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Donald Matheson Eaves, a bride of the past month. More than 150 guests called during the afternoon to -L 11. - 1 J T>? liAmo meet tne nuuuieu gucoi. xnc uw^vi was artistically decorated, white and yellow daisies being tastefully used. The guests were received at. the door by Mrs. Jones A. Williams and Mrs. J. F. Carter, and Mrs. W. P. Riley and Mrs. J. A. Wyman ushered them into the parlor to greet the hostess and Mrs. Eaves. Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg and Mrs. H. H. Copeland were also in the receiving line. The guests were introduced to the receiving line by Mrs. W. P. Riley and Mrs. J. A. Wyman. Mrs. W. A. Klauber, Mrs. Joe Brabham and Mrs. Miles Black then invited the guests into the lovely dining room, which was presided over by a bevy of lovely girls, and delightful refreshments were served in which the color scheme of white anifl yellow was also carried out. Souvenirs of Shasta daisies were pinned on the guests as tnev ieu me uiumg room, to be ushered into a cozy corner and served with delightful punch by Misses Mildred Knight and Xell Black. During the afternoon a musical programme was rendered by the following: Mrs. E. H. Henderson and Misses Meselle (sfopeland, Alma Black, Franke Felk, and Mildred Knight. Many friends called during the afternooi to meet Mrs. Eaves, who is a most popular and beautiful young woman. I - S. S. Conference Closer Session. The conference of the Sundayschol workers of the Methodist church in the Orangeburg district closed its sessions Wednesday night of last week, after a most pleasant and profitable meeting. There were some 75 out-of-town delegates in attendance. The conference was presided over by Rev. A. J. Cauthen. presiding elder of the district. Dr. Vance Brabham acted as secretary. Rev. W. C. Owen, field secretary for the two conferences, was in attendance. and made several talks and addresses, all replete with information as to the best methods of Sundayschool work, and full of inspiration for the workers. The programme from start to finish was a live one. This conference resolved to perfect a regular organization to push Sunday-school work throughout the district. The district was subdivided into five groups, each with a chairman and committee to act with the district organization in promoting Sunday-school work. The officers elected were: Prof. J. C. Guilds,) president; Mr. A. M. Brabham, secre-j tary-treasurer; with the following department superintendents: Dr. E. O.I Watson, teacher training; Miss Almaj Black, elementary work; Mrs. J. B. Williams, home department. Plans j were put on foot for a ten days' cam-j paign reaching each of the groups of the district with a Sunday-schopl j institute of methods during the S month of August. The local committees in Bamberg made exceptional provision for the entertainment of the delegates. On all sides it was pronounced a most profitable conference, and all were singing the praises of Bamberg. Williston Folks Enjoy Fish Fry. A very pleasant party from Williston came to Bamberg last Thursday for the purpose of having a fish fry at the river. Those from Williston were: Mr. and Mrs. Sid Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Roundtree, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Hair and I two children, Miss Emma Robinson, Miss Marion Roundtree, Mrs. J. C.j Phillips and Miss Carrie Hair. The invited guests from Bamberg were Col. and Mrs. J. R. Owens and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. S. Brooker. After a day ending all too soon the visitors returned to Williston. Bapiberg Boys Enlist in Navy. The Bamberg county conscription exemption board has been officially notified of the acceptance in the navy of the following young Bamberg men: J. G. Black, electrician; E. Roy Cooner, Willis K. Herndon, James B. Black, George H. Fender, Lawrence C. Smoak, and M. Pierce Watson, naval reserves. In consequence of their voluntary enlistment in the navy, they will be exempt from conscription. These young men went to Beaufort last week and entered the naval service of Uncle Sam. Messrs. Paul Whitaker and Frank Herndon rnado annliratinn for admission into the navy, but were rejected. Mr. Garland Smoak has also applied for admission in the navy. Alternate for Aviation Service. Dispatches from Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., announce that the first contingent of 25 young men from the officers' reserve corps, now inv training at that place, have been selected as applicants for admission to the aviation school in Atlanta. Four alternates were also selected, and the name of Mr. John W. Folk, son of Mr. H. C. Folk, of Bamberg, appears as one of the four. As there are only four alternates to 25 principals, Mr. Folk stands an excellent chance of getting into the aviation service. Mr. Folk enlisted in the officers' reserve corps several weeks ago. Asked to Economize on Stamps. Postmaster Knight has received a notice from the postoffice department asking him to call the attention of the postoffice patrons to the necessity for economizing in the use of postage stamps. It is a custom generally to use one cent stamps when two-cent stamps are not convenient on letters. This, the department says, should be discontinued. It c6sts the government exactly twice as much to print a dollar's worth of one-cent stamps as two-cent stamps, and if the people generally should discontinue the use of one-cent stamps where the stamps of larger denomination should be used, it would mean the saving of perhaps millions of dollars to the government. As Bamberg has city delivery, and; consequently two-cent letter postage, j there is no necessity for anyone pur-j ctom nc ovoont : t'lldKtnC, UlIC-VCUl OLUIUJ/O . for post cards and newspapers, j and patrons are asked to re-j member this. Everybody mast I do their bif during this war. I and while this may seem a small mat-j ter when considered in individual; cases, it rrreans a great deal when I considered generally. RKXTZ-H KAI1D X1 l*TlAliS. Pretty Home Wedding Solemnizes! Last Wednesday Afternoon. A wedding of widespread interest was that of Miss Kate Rentz and Mr. John Jesse Heard, both of Bamberg, which was solemnized at the home of the bride on the afternoon of June 27th at 6:30 o'clock. The entire lower floor of the house was transformed into a bower of flowers and ferns. Masses of asparagus ferns with pink hydrangeas and ~ ~ KAM L?A/^ fVtrAllQrll ll O I UStJS wcib uanncu unuu>,uvi?t halls, dining room and parlor, the color scheme, pink and white, being carried out in every detail. The guests were received at the door by Mesdames LeVerne Thomas, Robert Black, Miles Black ana C. \V. Rentz, Jr., and Misses Ethel Black and Ray Jones, who conducted them into the dining room, where there were many beautiful gifts to the bride and bridegroom. Just before the appointed hour, Miss Ethel Black sang "At Dawning," in her usual charming manner. Promptly at 6:30 o'clock, the first notes of Lohengrin's wedding march were sounded by Mrs. LaVerne Thomas, sister of the bride, heralding the approach of the bridal party. First came two little flower girls, Dorothy Hitt and Frances Utsey. They were fairey-like in their dainty dresses of white lingerie, carrying baskets of lillies of the valley filled with rose petals, which they scattered in the path of the bride. Miss Urma Black, the maid of honor, dressed in an exquisite white crepe meteor gown, beaded with white beads and wearing a pink picture hat, entered with the bride. Never so lovely before was the bride, whose delicate blond beautywas brought out by her elaborate costume of white thistle-down taffeta with crepe meteor and trimmings of real lace. She wore a picture hat of tx-Vnta ciiv pmhrnidered net with hand made flowers of crepe meteor. The bridegroom, with his best man, Mr. Paul Whitaker, met the bride and maid of honor at the door joining the halls, and there Rev. E. 0. Watson, D. D., using the impressive ring ceremony, united the happy couple as husband and wife. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party and the guests of the occasion were ushered into the parlor where they were served delicious iced punch by Misses Alma Black and Ray Jones. Then came five dainty maids, Misses Harriet Estelle Patterson, Edith Black, Mary Williams, Myrtle Black and Rebecca Dickinson, serving ice cream and cake. The bride and bridegroom left by automobile for Atlanta, Macon and other points of interest throughout Georgia and Western Carolina. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Heard, mother of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, vMiss Margaret Heard and little Miss Donna May Summers, of Orangeburg; Mrs. R. H. Hagood and Miss Harriet Estelle Patterson, of Barnwell; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rentz, Jr., of Blackville; Mr. Wilson G. Hunter, of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Black, Dr. DeLisle and Mr. Herbert Black, Miss Ulmer I Fishburne and Miss Ray Jones, of Walterboro; Miss Martha Vance von Lehe, of Richmond. The bride is the attractive and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rentz. By her charming and lovable personality, she has endeared herself to a large circle of friends in the aity and community. Mr. Heard is the county demonstrator, and during his residence in this city has made numerous friends throughout the county. He.is a young gentleman of fine character. Upon their return to the city, Mr. an<^ Mrs. Heard will reside in the Dowling residence on Carlisle street. Gone on Trip to Alabama. Monday morning Mr. and Mrs. C. J. S. Brooker, with a party from Sumter, Barnwell, Allendale, and other points, left for a trip to Atlanta, Birmingham and Greensboro, Ala. They were scheduled to reach Birmingham Tuesday morning, expecting to visit the United States Steel works at Ensley. Wednesday and Thursday they expected to spend in Greensboro as the guests of the Tucker Implement company, and a variety of entertainments will be given them. The party will begin the return trip Friday, arriving home Saturday afternoon. Death of Two Denmark Citizens. Denmark, June 26.?Mr. Herbert Boyles, after an illness of some time, died here at his mother's home yesterday. He is survived by his wife, his mother, and three sisters. The burial took place this morning in the town cemetery. Mr. Ben T. Hightower, who was reared here in the home of his uncle, Mr. G. Wash Hightower, died in Davenport, Iowa, lasrt Friday. The body was brought to Denmark, arriving yesterday, and interment took place this morning in the Denmark oemetery. Tiie KvangelLstic Tent Meetings. That the evangelistic meetings now being held at the big tent are satisfying a long felt want is evidenced by the deep interest manifested on the part of the people of Bamberg as they come from night to night. Some questions have come in of late asking the evangelist to explain the difference of opinion that exists in the churches in reference to the Sabbath. He has been asked to show from the Bible which day of the wek is supposed to be the Sab-j bath. The question has also been asked whether it makes any differ- j ence what day is kept as long as it ..." is one of tne seven. Such questions cannot be answered by a single statement, for there are many opinions concerning them. In the Christian world there are two Sabbaths. During the past fifty years this question has been pressing itself with ever increasing urgency upon the attention of Christian people. The great majority of Christians have for centuries observed the first day of the week, Sunday, and but few have ever questioned the correctness of such observance. Now, however, its foundations are being assailed and it is, therefore, neces sary for those who observe Sunday to examine closely the platform upon which they stand and become familiar with the reasons and authority for the Sunday institution. It is rapidly becoming one of the greatest religious questions of the day. Thousands and tens of thousands of people, both in the church and out of it, are troubled about it; great religious gatherings are discussing it; and it has gone outside the church and has become a political issue, for more appeals are being made today for Sabbath legislation than ever before in the history of the country. Mr. Haynes has decided to consider this question under the following heads: Thursday, July 5th, "The Place of the Law of God in Society;" Friday, July 6th, "The Sabbath; is it Sunday?" Sunday, July 8tli, "Who Changed the Sabbath?" The following nights Mr. Haynes will consider another great question under the following heads: Monday, July 9th, "Has Man an Immortal Soul?" Tuesday, July 10th, "Where are the Dead?" Wednesday, July 11th, "The Punishment of the Wicked; is it to be Eternal Torment or Eternal Destruction?" Thursday, July 12th, "The Rich Man and Lazarus," "The Thief on the Cross," and other texts considered."?adv. "Go-Getter" Pershing. The name, "Go-Getter" Pershing, | according to a writer in The Satur-j day Evening Post, suits Gen. Pershing better than any other. When he steps into his car he says to the driver: "Lec s go where we're going.' And there is a swirling cloud of dust. What he thinks of the American soldier is summed up in a portion of his address, in El Paso: "He is the best fighting man on earth. He will march all day, dig all night and sing at his work if he thinks his officers are doing the same thing. But if he is making a forced march with a full kit and sees some empty trucks passing, he can see no reason why he should not toss his pack into a truck. And I don't blame him a bit." x Pershing is a fine figure of a man? tall, straight and clean-cut. There is not an ounce of superflous weight in his six feet of dynamic body. He walks with the easy swing of youth, though his close-cropped wavy hair is gray. Were he twenty years younger the girls would say he had a head like a Greek god's, for his features are finely chisled. But there is power in every line of them. One's first impression of the general is sternness. Then he smiles and the impression vanishes. The cold appraising gleam he turned on you changes to a kindly twinkle and you begin to warm to Black Jack. But he has a temper. You ought to see him when something he has planned goes wrong through the disobedience, carelessness or stupidity of another. He can curl a man to a r>rien ohmit ad npatlv as vou ever saw it done. He Was Willing. "My son," said mother, "you should never defer until tomorrow what you can do today." "Then, mother," returned son, "we had better eat the rest of that mince pie tonight, hadn't we?"?American Boy. Colonel Leroy Springs has insured the lives of all the employees in the two cotton mills at Fort Mill under the group insurance plan offered by a large life insurance company. About 4?0 people of Fort Mill are benefited under the provision to the extent of $200 each, the premiums being paid by the employer. . % BRUCK-COLEMAN. Miss -Jerolyn Brute Wedded to Mr. W. 1>. Coleman Wednesday. ' j The home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bruce was the scene Wednesday afternoon of a beautiful wedding, when their daughter, Miss Jerolyn, became the bride of Mr. William Desportes Coleman. The home was artistically decorated and the porch, where the ceremony was performed, was converted into a veritable bower, with its lovely decoration of vines and flowers, terminating in an unique canopy, where the bride and bridegroom stood during the ceremony, which was performed by Dr. E. O. Watson. To the strains of ' the wedding march, which was rendered by Miss Mary Lee Grimes, the bride and * i- J J . J i L Driaegroom enierea, preceaea uy two dainty little flower girls. Delighful punch was served, also ice cream and cake, in which the color scheme, white and pink, was artistically carried out. The. bride was becomingly attired in a traveling suit oKblue and gold, of stylish material, with accessories to match, carrying an armful of white carnations. The bridegroom is a successful and populer business man, and holds a responsible position with the Enterprise bank, of this city. The bride is one of Bamberg's most lovable young women. By her beautiful character1 and striking personality, she has won the love of a large circle of friends. Their numerous and useful gifts attest the esteem in which this young - - t i J couple is neia. They left immediately for Atlanta, Chattanooga and other points, after which they will b eat home to their numerous friends. OUR MEN IN GOOD QUARTERS. Well Ventilated Building, Clean Beds, \ and Other Conveniences. < Paris, July 3.?(Delayed).?When American troops arrived at their bara-.-. \ . racks they were greatly pleased by, their assignment to quarters in a fivestory building, mainly constructed of stone. The French Government had supplied individual beds with mattresses and a supply of bed linen. The sleeping quarters take the three up per stones ana are ngmea auu wen ventilated. On the ground floor are shower baths and wash rooms. After arms were stacked and supplies properly stored the French soldiers at noon served an excellent luncheon of roast beef and cold Bo logna sausage, baked potatoes, cucumber and lettuce salad, cream 1 cheese, bread and butter, coffee and cherries and oranges for desert. The French will supply all rations used in the barracks. Sight-Seeing Tour. During the afternoon the Army Young Men's Christian Association took the soldiers on a sight-seeing tour through Paris. Leaves will not be allowed the soldiers until after the nf thd TTnnrth r?f .Tulv tions, in which they will parade. The soldiers will remain in bar- ' racks several days until the training camps of instruction are ready. Their barracks are located near the Place De La Nation, with small detachments of French soldiers occupying smaller buildings grouped as a large hollow square. The main building i has many conveniences for the troops, including shower baths, writing and recreation rooms, a canteen, hospital and postoffice. Officers' headquarters are in a small building near the entrance. Allied flags are draped over the doors and in the centre of the ; hollow square is a large parade and exercise ground. The American officers are greatly pleased with their quarters and the arrangements for the troops. Many of the American troopers speak enough French tef get on with the French troops and all fraternize . whether they understand the same language or not. T W Qou-vor nvprcppr nf thp P.lrtth room of the Pacolet Manufacturing company, Spartanburg county, pleaded guilty last week to the charge of employing a child under 14 years of age. Charles P. Pratt has resigned his position as chief clerk in the Colum- , bia Farm Loan bank in order to take a position with a New York banking house. He has been succeeded by J. D. Hardin, of Columbia. SPECIAL NOTIGES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. For 25 Words or Less. For Sale?Dry stove wood; delivered on short notice. B. F. FREE, Bamberg, S. C. tf. For iient.?Severn-room residence on Carlisle street, apply to J. T. O'NEAL, Bamberg, C. tf. Notice?On and after July 1st, collars laundered will be 2% cents each. I am forced to charge this on account of high price of soap, starch, , coal and bluing. CHARLIE WONG. -i ;