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Wfyt Pamfcerg ^cralb Thursday, January 9, 1919. SHORT LOG&IH. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and Ooinfcf. / The Winthrop, Lander and Columbia college girls returned to their studies this week after their Christmas vacation at home. Mr. G. Ralph Simmons has bought the furniture stock of Mr. G. O. Simmons, and is conducting the furniture , store at the same stand. The name of Private Harry Brown, of Denmark, appeared recently on the casualty lists from France. Private Brown was reported slightly wounded. Private Thomas A. Barrs, of Branchville, who was recently reported dead of disease in France, is ronnrtftd alive, but severely lAi V " A vw? ? wounded. The coldest weather of the season was experienced Saturday and Sunday morning, when the thermometer dropped to about 17 degrees. A good many water pipes froze up. "7 > Mr. A. B. Utsey, who has been with Mr. H. J. Brabham for the past year, is devoting his entire time now to his insurance business. Mr. Utsey represents the Equitable Life. , Pension Commissioner J. D. Felder may be found at the court house: on each Saturday this month for the | convenience of the pensioners, who are requested to report to him, either inx person or by mail. / f Three airplanes arrived in the city yesterday afternoon as The Herald was going to press. The planes circled over the city for ten- or fifteen minutes, and then found a landing on the old race track grounds. Paul Jenkins and Edison Wil / liams, charged with the killing of Henry Williams, all negroes, on December 27th, have been released from jail on bonds of $500 each, for appearance at the next term of c^urt. The F. M. Bamberg chapter, U. D. C., will meet with Mrs. W. P. Jones on January 14th, at 4 p. m. Subject: " ? ?- J- -J I Al "UOmpare women s wore uui mg cue European was with the war between the States.'' A large attendance is [- earnestly desired. The L. A. Klauber company, of St. f . George, has been chartered by the secretary of State, with a capital of $5,000. The officers are: President, L. A. Klauber; vice president, R. L. Klauber, and secretary and treasurer, W. A. Klauber, of Bamberg. We are requested to announce a meeting of the local chapter of the Red Cross society on next Monday at 4 o'clock at the Carlisle auditorium. The annual election of officers will take place at this meeting, and the president earnestly urges a full attendance of all members. Mr. H. L. Hinnant was called to Chester last week on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Dan P. Davis, who died Thursday morning of influenza. Mrs. Davis .visited in the city recently, and is most favorably remembered by many acquaintances here, who learned of her death with much regret. The Knights of Pythias lodge on Monday evening installed the newly / elected officers, a list of whom was! recently printed in The Herald. The new officers have begun the new year with enthusiasm and this year promises to be the best in the history of the lodge. Four applications for * " m 3 memoersnip were received Munuay night, and Mr. D. A. Reid has offered medals to the knights who secure the largest number of applications and v- . the largest number of reinstatements this year. Death of Mr. Curry Counts. ' I The many friends and acquaint- j ances of Mr. Curry Counts were sad-; dened when it was learned that he died Tuesday night at his home in this jCity. Mr. Counts had been an invalid for life, but a few weeks ago; he suffered a severe attack of ill- j ness from which he never recovered, j and his death was not unexpected by his relatives and friends. The remains were interred Wednesday afternoon at Restland cemetery, Rev. Geo. P. White, pastor of the local Baptist church, conducting the service. Although an invalid and almost helpless, Mr. Counts was one of the most industrious citizens of Bamherg, and successfully conducted bus- j iness for himself. He was very careful in business matters, and had a remarkable memory of his transac- j tions. Up until his fatal illness he was a familiar figure on the streets. For many years he conducted the bill hoard advertising in the city. Mr. j Counts was the son of the late Mr. George Counts and Mrs. 8. H. Counts, who survives him. He is also sur-j vived by one sister. Miss Pearle Counts. He was 34 years of age, and with the exception of four years spent at Spartanbnrg, he had lived in Bamberg all his life. Bamberg Leads in Weekly Sales. The weekly report of the war savings committee shows that Bamberg I led the State in sales of war savings and thrift stamps during the week ending December 28th, with sales amounting to 41 cents per capita. This is the first time that Bamberg has occupied first place in the reports issued by the committee. The total sales accredited to the county are $129,778.50, but this is far from the correct total. All of the county offices have not yet reported, but The Herald will probably publish a full report of total sales next week. The following are the figures on sales for week ending Dec. 28 for Bamberg and neighboring counties: Sales Per Cap. Rank Aiken $1,538.25 .03 28 Bamberg 8,062.75 .41 1 Barnwell .. .. 423.75 .01 35 Colleton 706.00 .01 36 Hampton .. .. 524.00 .02 31 Orangeburg .. 5,109.50 .09 17 ?m0 > m New Concern Opens Business. The Thomas Black company, a new concern for Bamberg, has opened business here, under the management of Mr. J. B. Black, Jr. This concern recently purchased from Mr. H. J. Brabham and Mrs. Wilson the property on the corner of Main and Elm streets, formerly occupied by Mr. Brabham's general merchandise store, Mr. Brabham having discontinued business. The concern is dealing in horses and mules, vehicles, musical instruments and also conducts an automobile sales agency. The Brabham store building has been changed to suit the new business, and a lot and stables for the live stock business have been provided at the rear of the store. The property adjoining on Elm street has also been purchased from Dr. G. P. Hair and will be utilized in conducting the business. Mr. Black, the manager, is the son of the late Mr. Thomas Black. He enlisted in the navy at the outbreak of war with Germany, and served his country in that capacity until recently ?t t- - ? 1 ? nAn,inA waen lit) was rcicaocu iium ocmtc. Mr. Black won rapid promotion during his service in the navy. Rev. Williams Leaves Bamberg. Rev. L. W. Williams, who has been in charge of the colored Methodist pastorate here for a number of years, has been transferred by the colored conference to Mayesville, and Rev. R. A. Cottingham, of Bowman, comes to Bamberg to take his place. It is with genuine regret to the people of Bamberg, both white and colored, that the Rev. Williams is to leave this place. He is a man above reproach and a credit to his denomination and race. He is generally liked, and has many friends among the white people. Rev. Williams took an active part in all public matters that concerned the community and his race and his work during the past two years in all war work campaigns is especially worthy of note. The Rev. Cottingham comes to Bamberg highly recommended by members of his race. ^ i m? ? Influenza's Heavy Toll. The State board of health has issued a supplementary report on the number of influenza cases and deaths resulting during the month of October, when the epidemic was at its worst. The board does not vouch for the correctness of the report, Ipit states it is according to the reports received. This supplementary report shows the following: County No. White Colored Cases Deaths Deaths Aiken 1,734 22 38 Bamberg .... 841 4 28 Barnwell .. ..2,132 3 23 Colleton .. .. 357 4 8 Hampton .... 816 13 24 Orangeburg 3,889 35 18 Attention, Camp Jenkins! Members of Camp Jenkins No. 627, U. C. V., are ordered to meet at the court house Saturday, January 11, at 11 o'clock. Business of importance, and officers to be elected. G. W. GARLAND, Adjutant. Private Sweat in Trouble. Charged with deserting the army service and remaining in desertion until apprehended some time later in Rowan county, N. C., Private Henry Sweat of the medical detachment base hospital, was found guilty by the general courtmartial and given two I years at hard labor to be served at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to forfeit all pay and to be dishonorably discharged from the service at the expiration of his term of confinement. Private Sweat was also charged with shooting A. L. Nash, a deputy sheriff of Rowan county, N. C., in the left arm with a shotgun, about 34 shot taking effect. He plead not guilty to desertion and to the shooting of Deputy Nash, but plead guilty to absenting himself fjom camp without leave.?Columbia State. We are prepared to recharge your automobile battery. Give us a trial. FAULKNER ELECTRIC SERVICE CO.?adv. i Moves to Beaufort Bounty. 1 Mr. J. G. Bramlett and family, who have been residing near Bamberg on the Johns plantation for the past year or more, have moved to Beaufort county, where Mr. Bramlett has purchased a large truck plantation. Mr. Bramlett expected to locate here permanently, but the coming of the boll weevil caused him to change his plans. He is convinced that the weevil will bring disaster to the cotton crop, and he decided to quit cotton planting before the weevil gets here. He will devote his plantation largely to the planting and raising of truck /-kn o lortro er>o1o and ho has nnp n f Uli U iai OVU4VJ MUM UV AiMW MUM w ~ the finest places in Beaufort county. Mr. Bramlett and family made many friends during their stay in this community, and it is with deep regret to their many acquaintances that they have moved away. t m > ? 1917 and 1918 Taxable Values. Following are the taxable values in Bamberg and neighboring counties for 1918 and 1917, in comparison. The total value of property in the State, according to the tax books, is: 1918, $376,178,499; 1917, $319,637,972. 1917 1918 , Aiken $11,789,905 $12,835,523 Bamberg 3,308,430 3,732,479 Barnwell .. 6,377,510 7,279,570 Colleton .. .. 4,187,340 5,188,150 Hampton .. 3,385,410 4,174,680 Orangeburg 9,351,200 12,709,500 Death of Mrs. Fannie Phillips. Mrs. Fannie Phillips, aged 69 years, died at the home of her son, Mr. D. W. Phillips, in this city Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Mrs. Phillips had been paralyzed for about two years, and had been in a helpless condition for the past ten weeks. The remains were interred Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock in Restland cemetery, the Rev. R. H. Jones, pas tor of the Methodist church, conducting the funeral services. She was buried by the side of her husband, whose death preceded hers by several years. Mrs. Phillips is survived by the following children: Mrs. T. H. Jackson, of Orangeburg; AJrs. J. M. Tillery, of Holly Hill; M*s. W. L. Warren, of Charleston; Mrs. H. W. Smith, of Summerville; Mrs. O. J. C. Lain, of Olar; Mrs. J. H. Murray, of Olar, and Mr. D. W. Phillips, of Bamberg. Mrs. Phillips was a woman of strong character, and was beloved by a large circle of friends and relatives. She was a member of one of the county's prominent families and had a large family connection. She is survived by 32 grand children. | FROM PRIVATE J. L. KINARD. On Active Service With the American Expeditionary Force. Ravieres, France, Dec. 15.?Dear Sister: I will drop you all a few lines to let you know that 1 am still alive and enjoying good health, hope this will find you all the same. The reason #I have not written to you lately was that I was so blue over not . oooirrfn rr or?ir moil T L* D O W it WAS xci/ClViug auj xuaiA. *. ? *%? ? not your fault, but. I never had any news to write. I received four letters December 12th, that was the first I had received and you don't know how glad I was on receiving them. That gave me some news to write, also put some pep in me. What are you all doing these days? Killing plenty of birds, I bet. Do hope I will get back time enough to farm. I think maybe that we will. I am as fat as I evor was in my life. We get plenty ol good things to eat. \ Charlie Ayer and myself were separated November 4th, and i have not seen him since, although we are in the same regiment. Guess we will both come back together if he is not transferred. He may be and get back ahead of me, for all I know. Well as news is scarce I will close for this time, wishing you all a merry Xmas and a happy new year, as ever your loving brother, with love to all, PRVT. JULIAN L. KINARD, 313 Hqr. Co., F. A. A Wise Farmer. * The writer enjoyed a talk recently O T_T A 11 oKwrvAlr Af f ho T ATI C I Willi 1>11. O.' II. aiiouiuun, vl i.uv uvu0 Branch section. Up to five years ago, he was an all cotton farmer and was ruled by "the King" in a very lordly manner. He says that he had a hard time "paying off" every fall and decided to cut down on his cotton acreage. From the very beginning he began to make money. He raised a surplus of hogs and corn, which found a ready sale. Today, instead of owing money, he says that he is in a position to lend a little. In addition, his farm is well provisioned for the coming year. He doesn't fear the coming of the boll weevil and the latter's invasion will not be so harmful if other farmers will take a tip from him.?Barnwell Sentinel. ^ hi ? If in need of a stalk cutter, middle burster, turn riding plow or farm wagon, it will pay you to call on McCrae, at Denmark, S. C.?adv. PRIVATE BELLINGER WRITES. (Continued from column 1, page 4.) to do well upon my return to civil life, nevertheless, I wish it distinctly understood that I neither deserve nor desire the least consideration for having been in the army, and I shall never advance that fact as a reason for desired success professionally or otherwise. I claim no part in winning the war, have not contributed one iota toward that end and have not smelt gun powder. I have tried to do what I have been told to do, but my duties have not been of such a nature as to even tend to bear upon the final outcome, and my work has amounted to nothing so far as the victory is concerned when compared to the sufferings, privations and dangers of those gallant lads at the front who have endured the horrors and pangs of an earthly hell. The greater part of my time in France has been spent in this comfortable building, seated on an easy chair, with a desk, typewriter, law books and office supplies around me, far out of danger, 200 miles from the front, with never even a, sound of the distant rumbling of the cannon in the artillery to bespeak the reminder that while I was here in absolute safety and comparative comfort others of my comrades were there bleeding and dying by the thousands. Here, also, I have been stationed within a stone's throw of the largest hospital center in the world, with beds for 40,000 patients, a force of over 2.000 trained nurses and more than 600 of the world's most skilled physicians and specialists, fully equipped with the most modem appliances known to medical science, for J the treatment of all sickness, dis-1 ease and wounds, and during my only illness, that of an attack of Spanish influenza, I had the advantage of immediate and perfect care. Thus, I repeat, that I merit no share of praise in the victory, but the full credit must be awarded where the credit is due, to those forbearing and heroic fellows at the front who day in and day out have cheerfully and unflinchingly offered their all upon the altar of their country, thousands of them making the supreme sacrifice. And I have heard hundreds of American soldiers over here express their opinion on the war, but not one have I heard who failed to be enthused with his work nor to be convinced that he was espousing a righteous cause. Sons of an unconquered people, their cause was not to be denied, and America's representatives at the front' had but to feel that they were the sponsors of a just cause and to realize as an inspiration memories of the gallant deeds of their forefathers to spur them on to the end of a sure and speedy victory. And so, thanks to our fighters on the front and iirthe trenches, above all earthly powers, J_. * ? ' o iigelIIJ AIllCl HJit O puoiliuu . uu a. question has been vindicated, the cause of the free peoples of the earth reigns supreme, and once more the Star Spangled Banner emerges from a bloody conflict enshrined in glorv and triumph. The records of their illustrious courage and 'immortal deeds of valor at Chateau Thierry, Belleau Woods, the Argonne, St. Mihiel and Verdun will forever adorn the most brilliant pages of American history. And while I am bestowing this all too feeble tribute upon our warriors who have borne the brunt of America's stand in the struggle, may I not also as a slight measure of personal appreciation pin a little bouquet upon an organization of faithful men and noble women who back home and over here have incessantly toiled, toiled, toiled in the I common cause until that organiza- J tion has now advanced to the state of an institution? I refer to the American Red Cross and its glorious work. It has been a Godsend. In America, in France, in E:ngland, in I:aly, in Belgium, in Servia, in all hospitals, along all battle fronts, in horrifying mammoth shell holes, in muc'ldy, slimy trenches and dugouts teeming with cooties and drenched in human blood at every hour of the uay auu nifint cue uicmucio ing about their noble work faithfully and cheerfully ministering unto the sick, wounded and dying. Throughout the horrible carnage of the world's most awful tragedy they continued to render to suffering humanity the greatest service the world has ever known. Undaunted in their labors for their boys they did not once falter or hesitate in violent storm, bitter winters nor unbearable summers, amidst the dangers of screeching machine gun bullets, bursting shrapnel, crashing steel, deadly gas and heavy artillery fire, in camp or wherever the soldier chanced to be they followed and toiled and it matters not how unreasonable, nothing seemed too remote nor difficult for them to undertake in rfis behalf. On every tongue the question has been asked: "What would we do without the Red Cross?" And the greater part of the boys realize that for loyalty and service to them the work of the Red Cross has never been equaled in the history of the / / world and never can be surpassed. J In his sufferings and burdens, in the ' darkest hours of the conflict when all seemed dismal and lost, in the strain, stress, turmoil, confusion and j strife of training and traveling, in the torture, torment and hardships j of army life from beginning to end, i even when life itself was fast ebbing away and hung by a slender thread, amongst strangers and in a strange land, far away from home and loved ones, the one cheerful thought, the one bright spot for the otherwise suffering soldier boy invariably has been the sacred emblem of the world's grandest institution of mercy and charity, the American Red Cross. And when histories of the great war are published and due credit is given for the victory if a place in the fore most ranks of honor is not alloted to the Red Cross those books should be vigorously condemned and their publishers boycotted by all right thinking, fair minded people. Indeed if there is anyone who hesitates about a donation to.the Red Cross let him ponder over these expressions written by one who is impartial in the matter and who feels that he is in a 'position to know whereof he expresses himself, and he might also do well to recall those beautiful lines which with apologies to the liberty loan writer and a few slight changes are as follows: "Oh mothers with the lonely hearts, queens of our good, good land, I'll tell you what- our dollars weigh and you will understand; Far out upon the battlefield where fire, poison, hell, Rain forth their awful summons, there my sweet boy hero fell; And seeking in the murk gloom to kiss away his breath, In mercy came God's messenger, the angel we call Death, And bending gently o'er him in sleet, and rain and mud She took out from his dear dead heart the last, last drop of blood And placed that drop upon the scale and watched the balance fall, For that one drop from my boy's ' heart God knows outweighs it all; And%if my darling gave his blood, my sweetheart dead and cold, Can you, for whom he lived and died, can you deny your gold?" You will probably get the idea from the length of this letter that I haven't anything at all to do over here sure enough, but the truth is that it has been written at spare intervals during the past few days, and as you will doubtless gueas, also with the idea that jince the war has stopp-^ ed possibly newspapers are a little? more difficult to fill now than they were a year'ago when I was writing for The Herald. With my kindest regards to you and best wishes to The Herald for a successful and prosperous New Year, I am Very sincerely yours, R. P. BELLINGER, Convalescent Camp, APO 780, A. E. F., France. No Worms in a Healthy Child All children troubled with worms have an un healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as a rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance. GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly fpr two or three weeks will enrich the blood, improve the digestion, and act as a General Strengthening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle. ?? PORTABLE AND STATIONARY Engines AND BOILERS Raw, Lath and Shingle Mills, Injectors, Pumps and Fittings, Wood Saws, Splitters, Shafts, Pulleys, Belting, Gasoline Engines LAK0E5T0CK LOMBARD Foundry, Machine, Boiler Works, Supply Store. AUGUSTA. GA. RILEY & COPELAND I Successors to W. P. Riley. Fire, Life Accident INSURANCE Office in J. D. Copeland's Store ! BAMBERG. 8. C. BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS I ,1 Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood. Yon can soon feel its Strengthening, Invigorating Effect Price 60c. 11111111 Best material and workmanship, light running, requires little power; simple, easy to handle. Are mad^ in several sizes and are good, substantial money-makirg machines down to the smallest size. Write for catalog showing Engines, Boilers and all Saw Mill supplies. IRON WORKS & m SUPPLY CO. 8 Aujpista, Ga. I % * A Tonic Laxative that will remove the bile from the Liver and cleanse the System THOROUGHLY without griping or disturbing the stomach is truly a Perfect Laxative. | LAX-F05 WITH PEPSIN Is the name of a Reliable and Perfect Laxative which soon relieves Sick Headache, Dizziness, Indigestion, Stomach Trouble, Gas and Piles caused by a Torpid Liver and Constipation. Always use a Reliable Laxative in the treatment of Colds, Grip and Tnflngerft. LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN is a Liquid Digestive Tonic Laxative excellent in its effect on tha System, both as a tonic and as a laxative. It ie just as good for Children as for Adults. Pleasant to take. Children like it. 50c. Made and recommended to the public by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Ma, manufacturers of Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic. I FOR SALE 1 B Sash, Doors, Lime and B B Brick. A good supply on B B hand. * B Call at Brickie's Garage. B I L. B. FOWLER | NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. For the convenience of those living in different sections of the coun^ ty, the Auditor or his deputy will be at the following places on the day? and dates mentioned for the purpose of taking returns of personal property. All persons owning reaL estate are requested to make out a return al30, in order that the Auditor may know how to enter same on his book the coming year: Denmark?Thursday and Friday, January 23 and 24, 1919. Ehrhardt?Friday, January 31, 1919. Olar?Thursday, February 6, 1911. Govan?Friday, February 7, 1919. Lees?Thursday, February 13, 1919. 4 Farrell's Store?Friday, February 14, 1919. * . . Y"St. John's?Tuesday, February 18, 4 1919, from 10 a. m. till 12 m. Kearse's?Tuesday, February 18, 1919. from 2 to 4 p. m. Snow storms cancel any date, but a date will be provided later. Make out a list of the property you / own and bring it with you. Also find out the name of the township and name and number of the school difl trict in which your property is situated. By doing this you will avoid mistakes and make it easier for yourself and the Auditor. Come yourself, for by sending someone else to make out your return mistakes are liable to occur. In sending in .your returns by mail, be sure and write them in ink, and swear to them before a notary public. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 60 (except Confederate veterans and sailors who are exempt at 50) are liable to a poll tax of $1, 'i All able-bodied persons between the ages of 21 and 55 are liable to / ^ the commutation road tax of two ($2.0?) dollars, except those living in an "incorporated town. The time for making returns is from January 1, 1919, to February 20, 1919. After the 20th day of February the 50 per cent penalty will be added to all returns not made. Meet the Auditor promptly on tho 'days and dates mentioned above. * W. D/ROWELL, ? Auditor Bamberg County. ' CITATION NOTICE. The State of South Carolina? County of Bamberg?By J. J. Brabham, Jr., Esq., Judge of Probate. Whoroaa ATrc fMnirA "Rnnner Smith made suit to me to grant her Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of A. S. Smith. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said A. S. Smith, deceased that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Bamberg on 15th day of Jan., next, after .publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if anjr they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given un ler my hand and seal this 1st day of Jan., Anno Domini, 1919. J. J. BRABHAM, JR. Judge of Probate. SPECIAL NOTICES! Cedar Shingles?Carload just arrived. $7.00 per thousand. H. C. FOLK CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn $ Just Received?Self-rising and plain flour in wood. H. C. FOLK CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Fourteen Rhode Island Red roosters. Price $2.00 each. J. * M. GRIMES, Bamberg, S. C. l-16p " - ? ^ rv. j 4. /* AAfi for saie?-vue .uuuge luuxmg vtn, in good shape. For sale cheap. J. H. ARMSTRONG, Bamberg, S. C. ltp .* For Sale?Lard and syrup cans, 50 pounds. H. C. FOLK C., Bamberg; S. C. tfn For Sale?One house and lot on Carlisle street, east, frontage lOt feet by 488 feet deep. Terms, easy. J. T. O'NEAL, Real Estate Agent, Bamberg, S. C. tf* Lost?Neckpiece (mixed grey and brown) of child's fur set; lost between B. V. Kearse's and Bamberg on Odom's Bridge road, Xmas day. Will reward finder if returned to uttdo T f\ TJ TTTTTR Olor Q P 1 f r? i>? lltj. U. V. xvx x A A-iiv, vy IMA , k/. vy? ^ vr For Sale?500 bu. Toole's WiltResistant cotton seed/ $2.50 per bushel f. o. b. Bamberg or Denmark. Two bales per acre. See otton on Allen Simmons place near Bamberg. M. T. WILLIS, Denmark, . C. tfn For Sale?Limited quantity Wannamaker's Pedigreed Cleveland Big . * Boll cotton seed, one year from originators. Seed saved and ginned carefully and absolutely pure. Best cotton on earth. In 20-bushel lots at $2.00 per bushel. See me at once, as supply is limited. H. J. BRABHAM, Bamberg, S. C. tfa * . V j