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B., E. & W. RAILROAD. A Local Enterprise That Has Made Good.?Of Great Benefit to Co. The Bamberg, Ehrhardt and Walterboro Railway was constructed under a legislative charter, granted by the South Carolina general assembly, with an authorized capital of $f>00, 000.00. The road was completed in February, 1915, and was operated from its completion until December 1, 1916, under an agreement with the Atlantic Coast Line Railway company as a pait of its system. The road is now being operated by the owners. Officers.?Win. C. Wolfe, president: G. Frank Bamberg, vice president; Edward C. Hays, treasurer; C. W. Rentz, secretary: C. J. Field, general manager. Directors.?William C. Wolfe, J. A. Williams, E. C. Hays, G. Frank Bamberg, J. D. Copeland, Jr., A. Rice, W. D. Rhoad, Thomas Black, C. W. Rentz. Mileage.?Total mileage main line and sidings, 15.0417 miles. Buildings?Ehrhardt, joint station facilities: Hughes, depot, 20 x 40 feet, with open platform; Bamoerg, station with capacity of 1,??')0 bales of c. iton. This railroad has physical connection with the Southern railway at Bamberg, S. C., and the Atlantic Coast Line railway at Ehrhardt, and interchanges both freight and passengers at the above named terminals. The physical condition of the track is Atlantic Coast Line standard, that company having maintained said track from the opening of the line until Dec. 1, 1916, when the road was released to the owners. Control.?Operated by owners. with own motive power and rolling stock. .Main track.?14.17 miles laid with 50-pound standard steel rail. On December 1, 1916, C. J. Fields was made general manager of the road and since that time the B., E. & W. Railway company has been in better shape physically than ever before due to his knowledge of railroading. His knowledge has been gained after some twenty years in this business. He has been connected with some of the large main trunk lines of the country and he is making his experience count for the most here in Bamberg. With the cooperation of the merchants of Bamberg and Ehrliardt he has been able to materially reduce the operating cost of the road and make many improvements which have made for the road many new patrons. This road is favored with all the cotton handled at Bamberg and Ehrhardt, which amounts to many thousand bales during the season. Besides this five saw mills are located on the line, which are cutting material for the government. This , gives the road a large income yearly. There is located along the road an abundant supply of virgin timber which will enable the mills to run , for years to come. During the past j season over one hundred cars of wa-, termelons were shipped over this road to the Northern markets. The, psssp ^H .% ^^HH||k^^^bhh inn ^B Bargrin AlBSK I^H^. l '^^^H^p^^WnHH j^HH FAULKNER ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY. This establishment was started in : Bamberg in 1917 by J. K. Faulkner, and during its short business life has built for itself a business second to none in this State for good business results. The famous Delco-Lighting systems are handled exclusively in * * * - \ f,,n tms territory oy uus t'uucei n. iuh. line of electrical fixtures are handled, including electrical washing machines and fans, irons, toasters, grills, lighting fixtures of all kinds, auto fixtures; in fact, anything "electrical." Below are some of the satisfied users of Delco-Light plants in this section: Brickie's Garage, Bamberg; J. W. The top cut shows a view of the Bamberg graded school, under the supervision of Prof. E. P. Allen, and an able corps of assistants. The lower view shows the electric light and water plant of Bamberg, operated under municipal ownership. PROSPERITY PROCLAMATION EDI Scenes Along; tlio l?., K. At \V. Ilail way, Showing Virgin Timber. 15., E. At \Y. Freight and I'assenger Station. Saw Mill and Ciin of E. ('. Hays near J 5a 111 berg. Scenes Along the 15., K. & W. Railway. officials of the road are all local bus- j more prosperous county in which to iness men, with one exception, the do business. Manager Field is always president being an Orangeburg cit- I tound with his shoulder to the wheel izen. They are men in whom the pub- ! making improvements and keeping lie has the utmost confidence and are j the record of the road in first-class live wires in the business affairs of j shape, lie is largely due the credit the county who are doing everything for the wonderful success of the B., in their power to build a better and I K. & \V. railroad. run llle engine, except when the storage battery requires recharging, electricity is stored up in the batJP> T I tel* ljy lliealls ot tlie generating unit. 1 K u ires lead from the light and power 0^ 0^ connections to this storage battery, [j ^ jBB irom which electric current is used Vou will find Delco-Liglit to be a model of simulicity. When it be Bl comes necessary to recharge the batpressiiig in on the starting switch located 011 the switchboard. This electrically cranks the engine, just as the automobile engine is cranked by an electric self-starter. The engine starts running 011 its own power in a tew seconds. It can then be left to itself, as when the battery is completely charged the Delco-Light enA dozen reasons why every tanner should have a Delco-Light plant iu1. It saves time and labor. 2. It brings city conveniences to the farm. It betters living conditions, makes the home brighter and housewife's burdens. 5. It solves operation cost is insignificant, about as much as your kerosene bill. 7. It is simple to operate, requires 110 mechanical skill 011 your part. 8. It requires but little attention, i). It is self-starting and stops automatically Hill, Bamberg; S. W. Copeland, Ehr- when the batteries are charged. 10. hardt: J. D. Jenny, Fairfax; \V. L. j It is not a luxury in the main sense Riley, Denmark; \V. D. Mayfield, Den- of the word, but is an actual necesmark; H. B. Grimes, Lees; J. J. Rav, sity. 11. It is endorsed by 50,000 Blackville; J. W. Black, Williston; users. 12. It will pay for itself if li v K'parsp Olar: .1 L. Auelev. Fl- you will let it. niers: .Mrs. S. B. Owens. Dunbarton; Delco-Light is a compact eiecinc J. L. Box, Allendale. light and power plant designed for Delco-Liglu consists of an engine, ,tarm and .coantry homes' l\ ,is niade generator, switchboard, and set of one ot le 1.nost reputable engibatteries. Tlie engine and generator '^ring companies of the age, the} are direct connected, which does >talltl behind every plant sold, away with any transmission losses or Wouldn't you, .Mr. Farmer, be inbelt trouble, increasing the efficiency terested in a Delco-Light plant? The of the machine. The storage bat- local dealer only asks you to make tery is of the special Delco-Light the investment; you will be repaid type, consisting of sixteen glass jar year by year in the money saved, cells, delivering k?-volt current. Un- Think it over and then see the Delcoless the demand for light and power Light dealer, J. K. Faulkner, Bamis very heavy, it is unnecessary to berg, S. C. OSCAR F. THORNTON, r The gentleman whose picture is hown here is the tobacco expert who as employed the past season by the m armers of Bamberg. He is a man < gy ho thoroughly understands the rais- . W ^ and nnrinsr of all srrades of tobac o. By his efforts the farmers of tamberg were successful in growing ^ 6*V xfL*t: Ay lie of the most profitable crops of obacco ever made by a community he first year. j ?|t l| flfl Residence of C. E. Black. TION FOR BAMBERG COUM HHHE HfVMui G. FRANK BAMBERG. : Operates a Modern Sales Stable, Automobile and Vehicle Business. The firm of G. Frank Bamberg was established in 181)3, and during its twenty-five years of dealing with the public has built a reputation second f H IlOflP i n tllP POll lit v n v ^sto tci fni' that matter. A full line of buggies and wagons are kept on hand at all times, and only such well known lines as have proven satisfactory are lian| died by Mr. Bamberg; such, for instance, as Old Hickory, Davenport and Boston wagons; Virginia, ilughes, Parker, Columbia and American buggies. These are among the leading lines carried here. The live stock business is done on a very large scale, there being a carload or more of mules and horses 011 hand at all times. The stock carried are personal| ly selected by Mr. Bamberg liim| self. He makes regular visits to the 1 markets in Missouri, Tennessee, and I Kentucky, where he makes selections that he knows from personal experience will serve and give the best service obtainable. His 25 years of handling horse and mule ilesli gives him a knowledge that is worth your while when in the market for live stock. He sells 011 the guarantee | plan, and if any mule bought of him ' fails to come up to the standard all ! you have to do is to bring it back and get your money or another animal. j Me makes very lenient terms to those wishing to make purchases. .Mr. Bamberg carries a complete j line of such accessories as whips, lap | robes, harness, and every article is j backed by that positive guarantee, ; and G. Frank Bamberg has never been known to try to dodge a promi lse made. His word is as good as j his bond, and those who know him ; will testify that any transaction made by him will be kept to the letter. In 191.", Mr. Bamberg established in connection with his other business a line of automobiles that have prov; en entirely dependable and reliable, j The .Maxwell was one of the first lines | handled and later the Haynes autoj mobile was added and a great many | of these American made cars have been sold to the citizens of Bamberg county, each of whom has been more than a pleased customer. A few months ago the well known Chandler car was handled in Bamberg for the first time by this firm. These cars are fast becoming recognized as the ! standard automobile of today and every car is making a satisfied purchaser. You had better place your order for one of these cars today, in order to be able to get it this fall. | Aside from the live stock, automobile and vehicle business. Mr. Bamberg is a large farmer, being one of the most extensive planters in the lower part of the State. He is presi ident of the Bamberg Banking Co., of this city, as well as being interested in several other Lsamnerg ousmess enterprises. The Bamberg Banking Co. was established by Mr. Bamberg's uncle, I. S. Bamberg, who was the first man to operate a bank between Columbia and Charleston. This bank j was a privately owned institution and Fine Hogs of (J. Frank Bamberg. 1 j MACK'S DRUG STORE. | I responsible, Business-Like anil Ap pieciative.?stock of Fresh Drills. This store may justly be ternieu the "King pharmacy, not only because tlie Rexall people have selected it to handie their well Known lines, i out because of the fact that every ari tide emanating ironi this store reigns ! supreme. This section of the State ! has no retail drug store better known ; or more widely held up as a responI sible business establishment. ! Tins is an establishment whose i years or existence have meant much j 111 the matter of giving the coinniuni; ty an excellent drug store. Mack's ; Drug Store is in the heart of the city, : 011 one of the best business blocks. 1 and is a store of handsome appointment. Dr. F. 14. McCrackin, Pilar. ; 1)., is proprietor, and has served his post in Daniberg for many years. He has given tlie better portion of his career to a study of the business he , is conducting in the pharmacy, i nose : who know how to measure his efforts : can but appreciate the methods he j lias employed in reaching this high | i I plane of business. It is a strict rule ! ( j of business that the store is never I i open unless there is a prescription [ J druggist on duty. This rigid rule is j ' : enforced for the single purpose of as-; < suring the public that no irresponsi- , j ble person will be allowed to step in- < ^ to the shoes of the experienced phar- \ 1 TY. , Trunk liamlierg's Sales Stable. W^mfSntiir^kOBMSS^fiFWSiM/lmlm^P^r^^r -~T^rrliffltfnmn \jw^^ Spring on Farm of G. Frank Bamberg. _ isn ~~~~"" ~ ~ " ~ H| '/ - '. ,..&&>_ .^?>-. * - t. ?"* ,1 IBHMi^ 1^ I * Thoroughbred Hogs liaised by (J. Frank Bamberg. ? < BfU'* .^AflflMlldMlWt 1 1 <. JB MUH mSLegl jggPffi ^^rfvfCaWBX&t&SiOm "Flmoor," the Handsome Home of (i. Frank I Jain berg. as known as I. S. Bamberg, Banker. .Messrs. R. L. Risher and J. M. 'lie Bamberg Banking Co.'s business Kinard are the salesmen of the firm oday is a continuation of the bank and no better men are to be had than perated by I. S. Bamberg. these when it comes to handling the The bookkeeping of the business products that are offered by this firm. > nterests of (1. Frank Bamberg is ban- They make no representation that is led by Mr. H. X. Bellinger, who is not Just ,,oth to the proprietor and *- ? i ?i.iiif? the customer alike. young man 01 e.xceiuxunai aumtj Jong this line. He lias been in this Call on G. Frank Bamberg and uisiness about 12 years and takes meet one of the most congenial and are of the business with neatness best business men of Bamberg, a man iid dispatch, which has characterize in whom the public has the utmost >d this business firm as being strict- confidence and respect, as a business y up-to-the-minute. man and financier. Interior Mack's J>i*u<? Stoic. macist when it conies to the mixing j ery, school supplies, etc.. tor every Df all sorts of drugs, many of them j need are always to he had at this 3f a necessity poisonous. This store store. Eastman kodaks, films, etc., is always stocked with fresh supplies I Whitman's and Xorris's candies, ci3f drugs of the highest quality that \ gars, and a first-class and well regu:an he secured anywhere, regardless J lated soda fountain, where all the jf cost, sundries of every description,! latest drinks and ices are served in ;oilet articles, office supplies, station- a manner very pleasing.