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?be Pamfcerg 3|eralb ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891. Published Weekly at Bamberg, S. C. Entered as second-class matter April 1891, under Act of March 3, 1879. $2.00 PER YEAR. Volume 2S. No. 21. Thursday, May 22, 1919. THE PAY OF TEAUtlUJtra. The Herald is reproducing today a' most timely article from the Literary Digest concerning the pay of school teachers. We wish to commend this article most heartily to the thinking people of Bamberg county and the State generally. It will be noted that the average salary of school i teachers in the United States is the I munificent sum of $630 per year. It is indeed a wonder to us that men and women will ever consent to sacrifice themselves to the profession of school-teaching. When one bears in mind that to become an efficient teacher it requires years of study, an outlay of considerable money, and the absolute sacrifice of ambition to ever accumulate of this world's goods, one cannot conceive that public duty should require so much of any one when the compensation is just a little better than an average of $50 per month. As stated in the article from the Digest, the lives of young America nr? in the keer'^tr of these devoted men and women. The future status of America is in a large measure vested id them. It is quite true that of the half-million or more teachers in America a large percentage iswholly inefficient, and it is no wonder. Of course, there are some wellpaid teachers. Many communities have long ago realized the injustice of asking a man "on woman who has V spent two or three thousand dollars or more in preparation to accept a * school at $40 or $50 a month; yet there are many schools which pay no more. An average good clerk can easily command a salary of $1,200 per/year. Very little experience and no training at all is required to make a good salesman. A man who can scarcely read and write can become expert in salesmanship within a few- months. A man or woman who desires to become a conscientious teacher must spend years in school, some more years in college?all at an outlay of hundreds of dollars?their own dollars, before they can possibly perform conscientious service in the public schools. After all this preparation they may hope to secure a salary which is only a fractional part of y the salary or income of other profes ? sions, and which is about on an equality with the wages of a good plowhand. 1 , This is a matter that should have the immediate attention of all school trustees and others interested in the welfare rvf the schools. It is useless to hope for any material increase in the usefulness of the schools until they are put on a business basis. . Teachers should be paid according to their training. The years spent in teacher-training employed in mechanical training would compel an attractive salary. Teachers are entitled to receive not only living salaries, but salaries on a parity with j other professions requiring equal training. A lawyer spends about the same time in training as a modern teacher; what lawyer would sell his future for $50 or $75 per month? As it appears to be the policy of - the present city council to enforce ordinances which have been allowed tp become obsolete through non-enI forcement, how about enforcing the law forbidding the blocking of the sidewalks of our npain street by displaying goods thereon? The sidewalks were intended for the use of pedestrians, not to be used as display > windows for merchants. The traffic laws are being violated every day by automobile drivers. Would it not be well to enforce this ordinance as well? These laws are important, and no hardship will be worked on any one by their strict enforcement. Rook Party. Olar, May 19.?A delightful social event of the season was a rook party on last Thursday evening, given by Mrs. Bernard Vance Kearse, in honor of Miss Kthleen Oswald, of Allendale, and Miss Hattie Sue Brabham, of Cope, who are visitors in the community. The weather being so favorable, the guests arrived on time and each proceeded to make the entertainment a success. Four tables were used and an interesting game kept up, Miss Sara Neeley winning the highest number of scores and receiving the prize, a lovely box of candy. Mrs. Kearse's home was very pretty for the occasion, brilliantly lighted * throughout, showing to an advantage the tasty decorations of growing potplants with great clusters of fresh crimson roses. A pleasant half-hour was spent in the dining room, where, from an attractive luncheon table with dainty covers most beautifully hand-embroidered, a course of punch with marshmallow and white fruit cake was served, followed by delicious chocolates. Mr. C. S. Henerey, of Ehrhardt, was called upon by the hostess for a toast; informal remarks continued, and the guests made to feel perfectly at home. When the hour of departure was realized, expressions of regret as well as delight were heard, proving that the evening had been thoroughly enjoyed. Among the young ladies in attendance were Misses Hipp and Bradley, accomplished teachers of the Ehrhardt high school. # ^ ! > ? Spring Branch Sprigs. Spring Branch, May 21.?The rainy weather will continue to make the farmers fight the grass. Mr. Monroe Crider and sisters were the guests of Miss Marjabell Wolf Sunday. Mr. Hallie Hutto spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. Howard O'Quinn. There was a large crowd present at Sunday school last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elige Goodwin motored to Brier Creek Sunday. Mr. J. W. O'Quinn is visiting his brother, Mr. J. P. O'Quinn. Mr. Mayfield Bessinger spent Sunday afternoon in the Clear Pond section. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sandifer and ^ ^ ~ rry-k + 4- n?AT?A +V| A .Mrs. 'jreursecUlllt; Jrauftcci, ncic guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Crider Sunday. . ' Rev. Walter Black will preach at Spring Branch Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. ' Mr;, and Mrs. Jasper Padgett and liVtle daughter dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Herndon Sunday. Miss Maggie Zeigler was the guest | of Miss Inez Zeigler Sunday! Mrs. Georgeanne Padgett is visit- j ing her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Zeigler. j Mrs. Virginia Crider spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Strong. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutto and fam-; ilv were the guests of Mr. and Mrs." W. R. Bessinger Sunday. Mrs. E. J. Goodwin, of Lees, is visiting at the home of Mrs: J. P. O'Quinn. ^ ^ ALFRED ALRICH DIES. Well-known Citizen Succumbs to Illness. I Anderson, May 17.?The death of Col. Alfred Aldrich a^a hospital here this afternoon at 5 o'clock marked the passing of a beloved citizen of South Carolina, a patriot of the State and a true gentleman of the oldSouth. Colonel Aldrich had been a patient at the hospital for the last month and his death is the end of a general breakdown, following a peill Vi qo It Vi lacHnc eovoral 1 iUU U1 1X4 AA Vi.A j iUUtUiQ uv r M? months. Colonel Aldrich passed his seventysixth birthday yesterday.. He was known over the State as an important but not as a conspicuous figure in the history-Df South Carolina, especially in the upbuilding of the State since the close of the War Between the States. He was born at Barnwell, the son of Judge A. (J. Aldrich and had lived the greater portion of his life on his plantation in Barnwell county. He was educated at the Citadel and left cdflege to enter the Confederate army, Jn which he fought as a member of Butler's Guards of Hampton's Legion until he was severely wounded at the battle of Trevillian Station. He was married to Miss Zay Martin, of Augusta, Ga.,and to this union was born one son, Robert M. Aldrich, now of Savannah, who was at his father's bedside at the time of his death. After the war, Colonel Aldrich was a member of the famous band of Red Shirts and did valuable work in helping South Carolina to redeem herself of many of the horrors of reconstruction days. After conditions had become more settled in the State Col onel Aldricn turned nis attention more completely to farming and is well known as a successful planter. He originated the Aldrich crop plan, a system of alternating rows of corn and cotton, which was once very popular in the South and is yet used in many sections: Besides his son, Colonel Aldrich is survived by two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Bonham of Anderson and Mrs. H. W. Richardson of Columbia, and one nephew, Alfred Aldrich, of Greenwood. iti ? Rub-My-Tism is a great pain killer It relieves pain and soreness caused by Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, etc.?Adv. It May Yet Be "On to Berlin/' / Unrepentant, burning w.ith hatred to their conquerors, liars, sniveling hypocrites as ever, the German people, through their insolent, ill-bred representatives at the peace conference, are demonstrating that the world must deal with the same spirit, the same bully when in power, the same liar and hypocrite when conquered, that Germany has ever been. From the reports that come from Berlin and from Paris we can see more clearly than ever before that nothing less than the flags of the allies and of America floating over the palaces of the whole Potsdam gang will ever convince the German peo pie that civilization nas conquered barbarism. These flags should float there and never be hauled down until a repentant, regenerate, re-educated Germany has in sackcloth and ashes redeemed its soul from the devil to whom it was gladly sold for the promise of world dominion. Germany murdered millions, wounded and maimed and blinded millions more, outraged womanhood and childhood, sacked cities, looted machinery, cut down even the fruit trees, in order to conquer and rob and -rule the world. No possible punishment can ever one-tenth cover the fearful crime of this war. Punishment to the extreme of individuals and of the na-1 tion is the supreme duty of civilization, to God and to man, and even the peace terms as now submitted, drastic as they may seem to be, are not equal to what justice demands. Therefore, let there be no possible weakening in enforcing these terms, and if Germany refuses to sign and fulfil them, then let the order ring out clear and strong: "ON TO BERLIN!" ? Manufac- | turers Record. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Bamberg.?Mrs. W. S. Folk, plaintiff, vs. Charles Ehrhardt, and others, defendants. Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court, dated April 15, 191*9, in the above-named case, I, J. J. Brabham, Jr., probate judge for Bamberg county, acting as master, will sell at public sale, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the courthouse door at Bamberg, S. C., during the legal hours of sale on salesday in June, 1919, the same being June 2, 1919, the following described property, towit: All that certain lot of land, situated in the town of Ehrhardt, Bamberg county, S. C., containing four acres, more or less, and having the following boundaries: On the north, east and south by lands of Charles Ehrhardt, and on the west by Broadway street. J. J. BRABHAM, JR., Probate Judge for Bamberg County, Acting as Master. Dated May 7, 1919. LIFE INSURANCE is the most effective of all teachers of THRIFT It provides the easiest, safest, 0 and best known method of establishing and fostering the habit of saving. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States A. B. UTSEY, Special Agt, Bamberg, S. C. WINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop college and for the admission of new students will be held at the county courthouse on Friday, July 4th, at 9 a. m., and also on Saturday, July 5th, at 9 a. m., for those who wish to make up by examinations additional units required for full admission to the Freshman class of this institution. The examination on Saturday, July 5th, will be used only for making admission units. The scholar, ships will be awarded upon the examination held on Friday, July 4th. Applicants must not be less than 16 years of age. When scholarships are vacant after July 4th, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson for scholarship examination blanks. These blanks, properly filled out by the applicant, should be filed with President Johnson by July 1st. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 17, 1919. For further information and catalogue, address President D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, j s. c. A^A A^A A^A i^A A^A A^A A^A ^rT^T T^f ^ "^ ^" "^y "^r V0T ?^f I G. R. SIA | FURNT f * P08CH SHADES MOSQUITO Mp Taft Praised pM Bankers' Work President William Howard Taft in hi talks to American bankers praised tt jr 0iii;S| work they are doing. \ Jill! Did you ever stop to consider whi Up this country would be without banks? BJS'iSl ' There never ^ere as many bank d< I WS. 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