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JWBrV ^^r*--*- > , wijim T jgv^s.3^Bw^BLy ^qhKHHGMIV HB*Mg&"'?.' ^4 * ??. ' ^E^SSJh'^BQH^ > f&?9^ :~ jr^hh^^BTfTS^^^^fcjrT i^B(ky\ 835*^tt^BtaZ&sL/ ,lk * H|?f 'IQft&JaE ^ Hooton's Ladies Store and Millinery Parlor. TrnnTfYNT'Ci T AniTCl becoming acquainted with the elite' Q tastes of tae ladies of Bamberg counSTORE AND MIL- ty, he decided what Bamberg needed T Ti?"r?x>x7* ?ADT AD .was an exclusive ladies' and chilLIN?KY FAKliUK. dren's store, where the women of this section could purchase all grades of Bamberg's Fashionable Ladies' Out- suits, coats, skirts, waists, and all fitters. ready-to-wear articles, specializing in Millinery. In this department an exAbout ten years ago Mr. E. A. pert trimmer is maintained the year Hooton established the above named round and her ability is well known business. Looking over the field and to the ladies of this section. This t \I j i |^^g|^jbi , ' I 1_ . j " ^ m vI&?^Dl^b /flr / f JHUi i IHB'M tmm IfffiH IwlH^Byi ~ -JKBLmm iMm (? * wlVI BV ' wM*a ' ImB ^ ^ ' ^BSi Ic n Hooton's Display of Ladies' Reary-to-YVear Carinents. | n Ehrhardt, S. C.---A F T M DANTtfPTJ.V Rt HO inS of al* stock, the buying of cot- a J. m. JJAJNIN JiJ-iIJ jl 05 UU. tQn and the saleg Qf automobiles# The L A .., . , X1^. cotton business of this concern is one j: One of the Largest harming and Me.- 0(. t|)e ,argest jn (])e (.oimty The * cantile Interests in the County. buying facility offered by this pro- v , gressive house is equal to that of an.. 1 The firm of J. M. Dannelly & Co. s other town in the State. E. D. Dan- 1 history dates back to 1900, when J. nelly is an expert judge of the fleecy e M. Dannellv, the senior member of staple and his judgment is sought ., oori hy sellers of this taple at all times, the firm, first came to E rl a dt a d Hig knowledge of mules and horse established the mercantile business js such that he rarely makes a misthat is today one of the largest busi- take in an animal. The reputation nesses in the county. Cotton buving ?f this s?lid firm along this line is was added to the firm's business and Plainl>' shown in the lar&e business 10 tne nrm s Dusiness ana it has built up in the IS years it has they did a large business in Bamberg heen doing business in Ehrhardt. Mr. ( county. Later on automobiles (Bris- J. M. Dannelly was at one time mayor coe and Davis), wagons and stock ?* *"e town and many improvements , , , . . . ? ? stand as a monument to his effors to were added to tlie business ot the make hjs home ,own (he best p]a(.e firm. The number of cars sold in this ijve section show that this firm is doing \\\ B. Moore, the bookkeeper of its share of the business. The ma- ^ie whole business operated by J. M. , . ,, , * .. ta ?ii . p Dannelly & Co., is a thorough busichines sold by J. M. Dannelly & Co. ness man havi'ns been in *hig ?ne are proven to be ot the best for the 0f duty since 1899, even before Mr. money on the market. Besides the Dannelly opened business in Ehrabove named lines, this firm does a hardt. He handles the book end ot the business to such satisfaction that ? business in horses and mules. hig services wouid be well nigh indisHere is to be found all classes of pensible. The compiler of this indusstock and the new stables are ade- trial edition has made several trips quatelv equipped for the proper hous- over the tarming interests ot this ? . , mn v firm's holdings and it is a pleasure ing ot the animals. The business ot as ne|, as a revelation t0 see* the ex. J. M. Dannelly & Co. is headed by cellent farms and methods of farm.1. M. Dannelly, who has been a tower ing employed by this set of business di in the upbuilding of Ehrhardt and men. besides the regular cotton and Bamberg county. His eldest son, J. corn crops, of which there are 1,000 e( S. Dannelly, supervises the outside acres planted, grain of all kinds is. js work, such as saw milling and gin raised, as well as all varieties of di- ,}] ning. His time is taken up caring versified farming. The grain and Sj for the many duties required along food crops have been increased this | tl] these lines. The farming interests year in order to help feed the nation ; tj, are supervised by E. D. Dannelly, the and thereby win the war. Stock, too, j 0f youngest son, who also does the sell- is raised to such an extent that they i ce | Interior J. M. Dannelly & Co.'s Mercantile Store. i COTTON OIL MILL HAS LARGE LOCAL PLANT. Realizing that it is necessary to be ||g wE-? in {'lose touch with the agricultural interests of this rich farming section, ' gH the Cotton Oil Co. was organized several years ago by local business men ^ now form such an important capacity of forty tons per day of cotton seed. The plant here has --te grown into a large one and employs * * P a little army of the laboring people f ()t t'1*s eoniniunity. Its output is algj^fil ways of the highest standard. The president, manager and treasurer, rif widftlv PYiipripiirprl hneinptc affaire and he is making his services count f?r tlie most. Just now the Cotton Oil Co. is devoting considerable en gd^ ergy to impressing upon the farming element the importance of using the cotton seed meal as a substitute for ^ the potash fertilizer which cannot be c obtained. The local plant has demonstrated the fact that it is needed in the community and always doing 1 is part toward the upbuilding of the city and county. In addition to the oil mill the company maintains a first ? , ._ class gin at Bamberg, consisting of 12 film cateis to the women with tlie f stan(ls. It is all in first-class repaii slim purse as well as the one who i an(j rea(jv for the fall ginning. Exdesires the \er> latest styles trom , j)ert attention is given this departtlie designers. ment and care is taken that all are ' Air. Hooton lias demonstrated that pieaned with the service given. he is a great deal more than a mere Tjie c'otton Oil Co. is a corpora-1 merchant taking the lead in the tjon with a paid in capital of $ ">,- j community as an educator in ladies" and consists of the following! tashions. It did not take long for well-known gentlemen as directors: I < Air. Hooton to establish himself in \V m. Brabham, (1. Frank Bamberg, | i the hearts of the buying public and K c Havs> \V. S. Bamberg, J. A. j : the progress has been such as to Wvman, C. P. Rizer, John H. Cope. I i force him to make many changes and *Tlle bookkeeper, Air. E. L. Price, s improvements to take care of his jias been with the companv for 11 ] fast growing business and prouerlv I k,-,. i , - . _ - J 7- /? . eai ail VI U1UIUIISU 111 111^5 ?Ul I\ N displa> the well selected lines of an(j has helped make the record the ' ( ^oods he always has for your ap- | 0)] mill now enjovs. -i proval. Mr. Hooton and his assist- ; _ ints are always ready to wait on j " fou and show you every courtesy whether you are buying or merely, ooking. The success of this business J s due to the energetic efforts of Mr. j hlooton, who is acknow ledged to be j m expert buyer and his custo-1 ners may rest assured they are get;ing the best that money can pur hase at all times. Mr. Hooton posesses an inviting , )ersonality which adds to his lists j >f friends everywhere. He is fair in ; lis dealings and possesses every trait [ >f social character that builds for i itability. He believes in the future! >f his home city and is always will iciiuireu men nas ueen uxie ui ujs j nain assets since embarking in busi- | less for himself in Bamberg. ; Vogressive Little City j ire preparing to go further ino this ing to the owners, as well as to the ranch of industry another year. The citizens of this county. Xo better hotographs with this article show farmers are to be found than these ome of the views of tliis farm, as gentlemen. Their farm help are ai veil as the store, mule barns, auto- all times satisfied, as they know they nobile sales rooms. The business will be treated good and taken care lock of J. .M. Dannelly is also oc- of. .Mr. E. D. Dannelly stated to the upied by the barber shop and the compiler of this paper that he will J. >1. Dannelly's Handsome Building. ( * t i ! rug store. this year market r>00 bales of cotton. J A great many iiogs are being rais- bushels of corn, and a large 1 this year for market, and cattle j quantity of oats, rye, sweet potatoes, a large part of the farm life on this velvet beans, and other like crops, antation, as well as the many tint We speak of this firm and business >ecimens of sheep that dot the pas- as truly one of the largest; and most ire. of which a picture is shown. All modern in the county of Bamberg. A ie latest and most popular methods great deal of Mr. Dannelly's cotton farming are employed by this con- produced a bale per acr? on first pick- i irn and the results are most pleas- ing. . ^ ! ^ '* J. M. Rniinelly & Co.'s Sales Stable and Automobile Show Room. i J" " ' . . -X . . A g^^_* 1>. J. Dclk's Carriage Works. "H T "nPT TC tirm *s successt'ully finished in tiie JJ. o. ULtljJ\. correct way at a fair price, one tiiat is pleasing to tlie customer. Over A Firm Worthy the Patronage of the T^.jpu square feet of lloor space is People of This Section. utilized lor the necessary machinery and shop. This firm believes in liavOne of the most successful estab- ing machinery and tools for work of lishnients engaged in the business of t^lis character. Four men, expert , . . . mechanics, are in attendance at all making carnages, wagons, and bug- Umes y'u need not waft ^ on gies, and expert repairing to all class- ally repair work given the company, es of work, is the D. J. Delk Carriage The proprietor, .Mr. D. J. Delk, thorWorks located in Bamberg. oughly understands the running of The firm has by dint of faithful such an establishment and to his service and exhaustive study built judgment and ability is largely due up a lucrative trade among a host the splendid business gained through of staunch patrons, to whom they twenty-five years of fair and honorhave given both intelligent and satis- able business dealing with the people, factory work. Their prices are reas- He is the exclusive agent in this teronable, consistent with good material ritory for the famous Deering Harand work. Here they make a busi- vesting machinery, and also Farmer's ness of building all kinds of bug- Favorite Grain Drills. It is the day gies, wagons, trucks, etc., all kinds of machinery for the farmers of today )f woodwork, wheelwright, band saw- and no better makes are offered to Ing. Any repair work done by this the customers than the above named. 8 I /Jul 8 M f i I I'lant of The Cotton Oil Co. riili vK +49*9 x? r BKmBB588I*,r' 'f^*.<, * P "- v';'- ' v''^: >?3i^^^^D8tt . jj^ III I *** >yjSfcK?^y fc*S8#8 Some Fxcellent Scenes on Farm of J. M. Dannelly ?.V- Co. 7T7 -.". .. ... /.; .-a.-. -tf V Cotton Scene on Farm of J. M. DanneJJy & Co.