The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, February 14, 1918, Page 6, Image 6

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Wt)t Bamberg Heraltr | Thursday, Feb. 14, 1918. The Cotton Oil company has recently secured a ^upply of fuel, and is now again operating, after an enforced close-down of some weeks. The friends of .Messrs. \V. G. Hutto and J. F. Kilgus, both of whom have been sick for some weeks, will learn with regret that they are still every ill. Miss Bomar, manager of the basket ball team of the graded school, wishes it announced that the game with Memminger scheduled to be played here this week, has been called off for the present. The warm weather of the past week has caused much activity in garden work. As a general thing, the people of the city are planting large gardens this year, preparatory to canning much vegetables this season. Subscriber J. H. All?for many years a reader of The Herald?writes that he has changed his address from Ehrhardt to Ulmers, and says: "Although I will be in another county, I cannot do without The Herald." Death of Mr. J. D. Milhous. John Darling Milhous, 65 years of age and a native of Denmark, Bamberg county, of this State, and for the past six years a resident of this / city, died at his home 1002 Sumter street, yesterday morning at 7:10 after an illness of several months. He has been in bad health for the v -past year, and five months ago became worse and was confined to his bed. He suddenly took a turn for the worse on Sunday afternoon when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, gradually sinking until the end came. Mr. Milhous was born and reared near Denmark, where he lived until about six years ago, moving to this city. He was widely known and respected both in his native county and in his adopted home. For the past four years he has been in the emi ploy of the State company. He was highly regarded by his business associates and was respected and admired by his numerous friends through out the city, who were shocked to learn of his death. Mr. Milhous is survived by his wife, who was Miss Martha Kittrell, of Denmark, and five daughters: Mrs. R. L. Tyler, Savannah, Ga.; Misses Helen, Von Etta and Martha Milhous, of this city. The body will be taken to Denmark for interment this morning, accompanied by the family.?Columbia State. Bamberg Appointments. . \ . Governor Manning has recently made a large numbers of appointments of officers throughout the State, several of which included Bamberg county men. These appointments have already been confirmed by the State senate and commissions issued by the secretary of State to the appointees. The Bamberg county men and their appointments follow: A. M. Brabham, M. N. Rice and J. C. McMillan, as State 5 _ A? ..-,?,,Vfi!nnors ftf QI Op. ana couniy cumuiisaiuucia tion; R. L. Zeigler, J. W. Stewart and J. D. Felder, as federal commissioners of election, G. C. Turner, J. G. Road and L. H. Carter, as supervisors of registration. i?> ? Sweptson Saunders l)ead. Florence, Feb. 11.?Mr. Sweptson Harrison Saunders, one of Florence's best known citizens and a prominent business man, died at his home, 425 South Dargan street, this city, about 9 o'clock last night, aged fifty-five years. Mr. Saunders had been suffering for many weeks with an ailment that slowly sapped his life blood and which finially resulted in bis going away. He recently returned from Baltimore, where he went to John Hopkins with a hope of being benefited, but only to learn that human effort could not Way'the disease. Mr. Saunders was a son of the late Sweptson Harrison and Mrs. Harriet Rebecca Saunders, of Statesburg, S. C., and came to Florence about fifteen years ago. He conducted a large sales stable business and several farms at this place. He was married twenty-eight years ago to Miss Janie Sue Counts of Bamberg, S. C., and she with four sons . and two daughters survive him. Mr. Saunders was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church and was a high-toned Christian gentleman. The funeral services will be held here on Tuesday, the 12th, and the interment made in Mount Hope Cemetery. The friends in Bamberg of Mr. Saunders will regret very much to learn of his death a few days ago at his home in Florence. Mr. Saunders lived in Bamberg many years ago, but he moved from here to Florence where he has been a prominent business man for a number of years. *V Major .J. Wilson Riley. An official announcement from the J war department at Washington which is of much interest in Bamberg appeared in a recent issue of the New York Times. This was that Capt. J. Wilson Riley, of New York city, a son of Capt. and Mrs. W. A. Riley, and a former Bamberg boy who was raised here and now has hundreds of friends in this city, had been commissioned a major in the army. Major Riley, when a boy, attended the Citadel in Charleston and later received his appointment to West Prtint ?rafiliated from that in X V/lll V. ? V, stitution as a second lieutenant in the army, and served a good many years, being promoted to a first lieutenant and then as a captain, which commission he held at the time of his resignation from the army about two years ago. Major Riley is very popular here at his old home and it will be gratifying to his numerous Bamberg friends to know that he has reentered the patriotic service of his country and been rewarded with the further promotion of the high rank of major. The country is fortunate in obtaining the services of men of such competence as officers. Major Riley should be congratulated. In addition to his former experience and training, Major Riley is a thorough gentleman at all times, which is a fine qualification for one to possess in handling men and one of the highest of tributes that could be paid to an army officer. Bamberg is. proud of such sons. The newspaper announcement did not state, but the appointment probably takes effect at once. Since his retirement from the army, Major Riley has been in civil life In New York city, where is now a prominent and successful business man and also' very popular socially. ^ ft TYo.uti* Mr rimrlps A. French. I/tU1-!! V* *?JI -W Olar, Feb. 11.?This community was shocked Saturday morning as a result of the sudden and unexpected' death of one of Olar's most influential citizens. Charles A. French, foreman of the Saltkeatchie- Lumber Company's plant at Schofield. Mr. French had not been in good health for several weeks, but through his remarkable will power he worked until the time of his death. He had made up his mind to go to Columbia for medical treatment on the 10 a. m. train yesterday, and worked until a half hour before train time. He then went to his home to dress and as he attempted to put on his coat he fell dead. Mr. French was respected by all who knew him. He was 59 years of age, and was a consistent member of the Olar Methodist church. The funeral services were held at his late resdience yesterday afternoon by his pastor, the Rev. Achille Sassard, of Olar, after which his family left with the remains for Benezetts, Pa., his old home, where the interment will take place Tuesday. Mr. French leaves a widow and two children. T. L. French, of Schofield, and Miss Verna French, of the Columbia College faculty. Among the floral offerings were two beautiful designs from the faculty of Columbia College and from Miss French's music class. ! > Lt. Copeland Going Abroad. T". ^ - mu . Unroll. Tin _ HiUlLOr 1110 Dctuiucig ncioiu. til further notice please address me as follows: "Expeditionary? Forces Abroad." I also request that you send The Herald in a wrapper so that it will not be lost. I have been assigned to very pleasant duty in western Europe, which will take me from southern Italy to northern Scotland. During pay short trip home a few days ago, it was a source of great pleasure to see so many of the young men in the naval service, and I hope it may be my pleasure to meet some of them "over there." As I have been at the I "game" nearly fifteen years now, it is possible that I might be able to be of some assistance to those who are just starting out. A great favor I will esteem it if you will inform anyone?white or colored? that, if at any time they are in need of assistance of any kind, I will -be happy to help ip any way I possibly can. (Obviously I would first of all advise a year's subscription to the best home paper I know?"The Herald.") Respectfully, D. GRAHAM COPELAXD, Lt. Commander U. S. X. Reports from State and local directors of the Smilage campaign received in Washington indicate more of these coupon books will be v. 1"? Alfyv l.rvAr* rvvin+A/? TKA a?jiu man nave uccu |yiiiiucu. jl hc fuel order delayed all printing six days, but the books are being rushed through and all purchasers who have not received books will be supplied shortly. Smilage books contain coupons good for admission to the entertainments held in Liberty theaters and tents at the camps and cantonments. Nunter-Shealey. Columbia, Feb. 7.?Mrs. Gladys Johns Hunter, daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Johns, a prominent farmer of Baldoek. Barnwell county, and Mr. Frank \V. Shealey, railroad commissioner of South Carolina, were quietly married in the office of the railroad commission this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. H. Riser, / pastor of St. Stephen's Lutheran church of Lexington. Mr. Shealey's colleagues of the commission, Major John G. Richards and Mr. James Cansler; Mr. J. R. Darby, secretary, and Miss M. E. Carr, stenographer of the commission; Mr. Cyrus L. Shealey, of Lexington, brother of the bridegroom, and a lone newspaper man witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and .Mrs. Shealey. will leave tomorrow for.a honeymoon of ten days at | Florida points. Mrs. Shealey was the widow of the late Mr. J. A. Hunter, of this place, v ho was formerly a member of the legislature from Bamberg county and a prominent business man herel She spent several years here and is well and favorably known in this city, ! where her friends and relatives will be interested to learn of her marriage to Mr. Shealey. ^ ? > ^ Annual B. & L. Meeting. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens Building and Loan association of this city was held Tuesday afternoon. The report on the affairs and financial condition of the association was received as information and showed a successful year's business and that the association is in fine shape. Applications for loans are now few and the building and loan has money to lend its stockholders if they wish it. Only stockholders can borrow. The old board of directors was reelected as a whole, the personnel of the board being as follows: A. W. Knight, W. A. Klauber, G. F. Hair, J. D. Copeland, Jr., and N. P. Smoak. The fornr/\rA OIOA rnolooto^ f A in d uinuci c axou i tu serve for another year. These gentlemen are: President, A. W. Knight; vice president, W. A. Klauber; secretary and treasurer, H. N. Bellinger. / Dr. Snyder Coming Sunday. Dr. Henry Nelson Snyder, president of Wofford college and a gifted speaker, will be a Bamberg visitor next Sunday and Monday. About this time every year Dr. Snyder comes for a short stay in Bamberg and this city always considers it a privilege to welcome the distinguished educator and his presence is usually made the occasion for some special effort in a good cause. Dr. Snyder always devotes much of his "activity to and displays no little interest while here ^in the the Carlisle school. Sunday a great Sunday-school rally for renewed interest, enthusiasm and increased membership locally is planned. Special services for the young men's Bible class of the Methodist church will be held that morning in the church, when Dr. Snyder will occupy the pulpit and the whole public is asked to make a special effort to attend. The services will be at 11 o'clock, while the regular Bible class exercises will be conducted at 10 o'clock that morning and every n-i?mho?. r\f tho Rihlo place ic nro'Prl tn VI IUV/ AM v?. O VVA V vr be present. On Sunday night at the usual hour Dr. Snyder will fill the pulpit of the Baptist church and the general public is again cordially invited to come out. The Baptist congregation will worship at the Methodist church Sunday morning, and the Methodists will join in the union service at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Monday night in the Carlisle dining room the annual gathering of the young men's Bible class, at which Dr. Snyder will be present, will be observed. -This time, however, instead of the banquet heretofore held an elaborate oyster supper will be served. Dr. Snyder will favor the gathering with a brief address as formerly and several short toasts will be made. Probably a few other prominent visitors will be present. Dr. Snyder himself is an honorary member of the local class. All in all a delightful evening is promised those who attend. Drafted Men Called. A telegram to the local draft board from headquarters in Columbia was received in the city Wednesday morning advising that Provost Marshal General Crowded had officially ordered all available white men to be dispatched to the various cantonments at once. Accordingly all the white men in Bamberg county who have already successfully passed the physical examination will at a very early date be sent to Camp Jackson at Columbia for active duty. The local board met yesterday afternoon to determine something definite in regard to the matter and as to when the men will have to leave. I lay-Harris. The marriage of .Mis? Annie Mortima Ray to .Mr. W. Frank Harris was solemnized at iJ o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of th? bride's parents, .Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ray. 1011 Sumter street, the Rev. J. C. Roper, pastor of Main Street .Methodist church, officiating. Only the immediate families and a few out of town relatives were present and there were no attendants. The youthful bride wore a stylish spring suit of Pekin blue with trimmings of chamnn "no o Kfl/inniinir littlo hllio bat a Tl H IJCL^H^y CL UVUV wawv champagne boots and gloves and carried a bouquet of bride roses. .Miss Mabel Ray, a sister of the bride, played the wedding march just before which Miss Elmer Byrum, contralto, sang "I Love You Truly" (Bond) and "O Promise Me" (deKoven.) After the ceremony punch and wedding cake were served and the young couple left for Shelton, where Mr. Harris holds a responsible position with the Shivar Bottling works. They will go at once to housekeeping.?Columbia State. Miss Ray is a former Bamberg girl, where she was raised and lived before ,her family moved to Columbia several years ago.. She was popular while in Bamberg and has scores of friends here who will learn with much interest of her marriage and i wish her continued happiness in her ! new home. Most of her school days were spent in Bamberg and she was looked upon here as a very lovable young lady. ^ > i ? Our Allotment of Thrift Stamps. The national war savings committee in Washington, which is handling the sale of war savings and thrift stamps throughout the nation, has estimated the population of Bamberg county at 19,454 people, and has alloted to this county a minimum sales apportionment for the two combined of $389,080 which should be bought by the people of the county. Other counties are attaining their allotments and Bamberg should be up and doing. This is a matter in which every single one, even the very poorest element, could help themselves and also help the government with only a dollar or two. Bamberg ranks 40th in population of the 45 counties of the State, and should have two agencies for the sale of these stamps, etc., or an average of one agency for each 9,727 people. Let's come to the front with Bamberg. il OTA' ?| WX^-V. I ^ jg AT THE CL RESOURCES ifc Loans and discounts ig Overdrafts ? Banking house, furniti jE and fixtures ^ Liberty Bonds owned ? bank jg CASH IN VAULT A1 j| DUE BY BANKS ?t State op South Carole 9? Bamberg County 9- Personally before me a 9* that the above statement is < g Sworn to and subscribe g W. E. FR ^ No'tary 1 Drrki I 1 L.UI | "SAF I BAMBERG, II? A. 31. Denbow, Pres. Dr. C >Iiss Howell Hoes to Washington. Miss Mattie .J. Howell, teacher in the Bamberg high school, received a message last week to proceed to Washington at once-, where she has accepted a very Mattering position doing clerical work as a clerk in the war department. Miss Howell im- j mediately resigned her position as! teacher here and left Friday for Washington, which is her home, and where she has probably already en- j tered upon her duties. Miss Howell's resignation came as i a source of much regret to trustees, parents, students and teachers alike here, and her place in the school will indeed be difficult to fill. She/ is a gratuate of Converse college, Spar tanburg, and is tnorougniy competent both as a teacher and for the patriotic service which she goes to perform. She was very highly re-1 garded by the school trustees and her J ability and skill as a teacher were eminently commended by those in a position to know her qualifications, j The loss to the school will therefore be great. She had taught here for the past two years and had made many friends here as well as in Denmark where she taught before coming to the Bamberg school. To fill Miss Howell's place in the high school Miss Ella May Martin, of the primary department, has been changed, and Mrs. E. P. Allen will substitute for Miss Martin in the primary grades. This arrangement, it is believed, will prove satisfactory to the patrons of the school, but will, nevertheless, only be temporary unless it is found that a permanent teacher can not-be procured for the remainder of the session. J Xew Advertisements. Peoples Bank?Have Money. Peoples Bank?Our Statement. Miss Willie Snyder?For Sale. F. H. Seeley?Rupture Expert. Farmers Gin Co.?Final Gin Day. Tom Ducker?Fresh Garden Seed. J. J. Brabham, Jr.?Master's Sale. F. K. Graham?The Price Maker. Enterprise Bank?When a Man's Salary Stops. Bamberg Banking Co.?We Take No Vacation. Bamberg Banking Co.?Bank of The Netherlands. Powell Fuel Co.?Solve the Problem of Fertilizer. Farmers and Merchants Bank? The Careful Man Knows. Estate Mrs. M. A. Inabinett?Notice to Debtors and Creditors. Planters Fertilizer & Phosphate Co.?America is Counting on You. OUR OSE OF BUSINESS JANL & 1 ctr ann oo ^w,un.oo Canital stock 636.94 LaPltal st0CK "! 6,274.89 SurpluS ^ 9,700.00 Undivid6d Pr? DEPOSITS ... .... 107,467.37 $289,756.58 MA ppeared C. E. Black, cashier of P correct and according to the book; id this 18th day of January, 191 EE, (L. S.) ruunc, o. v^. PLES B EST FOR YOUR SAVI .... - SOI 3. F. Hair, C. \V. Pentz, Vice Preside J* jJ* jj* Ji ?Ji ? Ji > Jo t6tJi rt J Mr. J. (\ Guilds County Chairman. Last week .Mr. D. R. Coker, chairman of the State council of defense, appointed .Mr. J. C. Guilds chairman of the county council for Bamberg county, succeeding Dr. E. O. Watson. .Mr. Guilds attended a meeting of the council in Columbia last week and there was given out important plans for a State wide campaign tn the interest of food planting and conservation. It is the hope of the council to bring such vital facts concerning the food situation before the farmers that they will plan more large- i ly than ever before for the planting 1 of food crops. m As chairman of the council of de-^B fense, Mr. Guilds also becomes chair<^M man of the U. S. public service re-*^W serve under the department of labor. There is an urgent call at this time for skilled carpenters and ship builderc. Application blanks and other information will be gladly furnished by Mr. Guilds to those of Bamberg county who may want to en list in this profitable and patriotic service. Bamberg Negro in France. 4 James Walker, one xtf the drafted negroes who left some time early last fall with the first contingent from Bamberg county for Camp Jackson, near Columbia has been heard from in France, where he is now sound and well. Walker was one of the farm hands on the place of Mr. J. A. J. Rice near the city, and the letter from him was received in Bamberg last week. This is some . indication that the first drafted meto are now being sent to the battlefield. SPECIAL NOTICES. Advertisements Under This Head 25c. For 25 Words or Less. For Sale.?One 7-room house and A lot on Railroad avenue. MISS WILLIE SNYDER, Bamberg, S. C. 2-21 For Sale?250 pounds Tom Watson watermelon seed. Price 75c per pound. J. C. MOYE, Bamberg, S. C. 2-28 . Lost.?A ladies blue coat, with black plush collar and cuffs, on the road from Denmark to Orangeburg, on Monday, January 21st. Reward to finder. Notify M. E. ZEIGLER, Atty., Orangeburg, S. C. -2-14 For Sale?One unused Gullett 70saw basket feed cotton gin, one press, one cotton seed culler, one 1,500 gallon iron water tank, and one plantar . j tion fertilizer mixer. Apply to J. ^ | A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. C. tf>_ ! f a ^ J rARY15,1918 p LIABILITIES ] j ( $ 25,000.00 \\ $ 15,000.00 ?* 5? , fits 4,319.53 | 245,437.15 | fl $289,756.58 Jjfl eoples Bank, and made oath zz M 3 of said bank. 2 C. E. BLACK, 8. Cashier. 2? | ANK H NGS" it fTH CAROLINA 1 nts. C. E. Black, Cashier. ^ iEiES? d