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Wf)t pamherg $eralb Thursday, June 12,1919 SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. A night school for adult pupils has been opened in the Bamberg mill chapel,-and is being taught by Rev. E. K. Garrison. The enrollment of the school is very satisfactory. Misses Scarlett and Rea, Baptist missionaries to Wu Chow, China, ad dressed the Baptist congregation last Sunday morning, and addressed a meeting of the ladies Sunday afternoon. / The Herald is indebted to Mr. F. E. Steedly, the "cabbage king," for a very fine cabbage. The cabbage measured 10 inches in diameter, after all the outside leaves had been cut away. Miss Arrie Free, daughter of Mr and Mrs. H. D. Free, of thi? city, is a member of the garduating class of Converse college, Spartanburg, this year. The commencement of Converse was held this week. A Bamberg county young lady who has been away for several months, writes: "The Herald has afforded me much pleasure during the past winter. , It seemed like a letter from home. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it." Mr. J. C. Move happened to a very painful accident some days ago. He jumped upon a pitchfork, which was thrust almost entirely through one foot. He has been confined to his home since suffering from a very painful injury. The War Camp Community service x -advises the discharge of the follow\ing men from the aVmy: Lieut. Leroy M. Smith, Ehrhardt; Archie S. Barker, Olar; Frank L. Goodwin, Bamberg: Benjamin R. Clayton, Ehrhardt; Julius.E. Crider, Bamberg. I ; \ The many friends of Messrs. E. B. Price and P. B. Murphy, who have been under treatment at Asheville, N. C., for some months, will be glad to learn that they are both greatly improved in health, and that their full recovery may confidently be hoped for. The following telegram has been received by the Bamberg navy recruiting station: "Following received frOm bureau: 'Legislation make pressF"" ent war pay permanent, embodied in V' current appropriation. Bill now be*v'_: ' ) ' fore congress. House navy commit tee unanimously assures this provi siofl will become law/ " U. D. C. Notes. The Francis Marion Bamberg chapter, U. D. C., has accomplished much this year. The following is a partial list of what we've done financially: Adopted four French war orphans $146.00 Paid for one girl's tuition at Carlisle 35.00 Paid State and general dues.. 18.50 Contributed to WinthropCarolina scholarship fund.. 10.00 Contributed to Armenians 5.00 Edisto district scholarship 5.00 Each year on May 10 we give a dinner to the veterans, which we consider a very great privilege. We have 75 members enrolled, but some, nay, many, of us are members < in name only. We find excuses of all kinds, when we are called on to do work for the chapter. Our president is indefatigable in her efforts to build up the chapter, but she needs help. So Daughters, let's turn over a new leaf, let's take on new life, let's give <-int nrocir?ont mir cimnnrt nnrl mnlrp the Francis Marion Bamberg a chapter to be proud of.?Contributed. WORK NOT STARTED YET. i / ? Contractor to Build Highway Nearly Month Behind Schedule. 1 ______________ Although the J. R. Beazley company, of Norfolk, Va., was scheduled to begin work on the Columbia-Savannah highway through Bamberg county on May 15, work has not yet been started on the road. The reason for the delay has not been made public hut it is nrpsnmed that delav in completing road construction elsewhere has caused delay in starting the work in this county. The contract specifies that work is to be completed in 200 days after May 15, but as this is one of the largest road construction firms in the South, it is very likely that the work will be pushed very rapidly when started, and the road will doubtless be completed in contract time. j Mr. H. B. Humbert, engineer for the State highway commission, has been in the city for several weeks. He will remain here to supervise the road construction, on the part of the commission, until the work is completed. He has been making a survey of the road for some days past. Fountain pen ink, in all size bottles, at Herald Book Store. \ $5,000 SUBSCRIBED. Council Secures Pledges to Pave Main Street at Once. The newly elected city council has entered with solemn determination upon a programme of civic improvement, and as a starter the council, encouraged by the favorable attitude of the citizens of the town, decided that the business section of Main street must and will be paved, and paved at once. Now, those who have watched the progress of paving programmes in other cities and towns know something of the legal obstacles to be overcome in order do accomplish this much desired end. There is usually the matter of elections to be held, bond issues to be voted and floated, and all sorts and kinds of opposition to be encountered. Fortunately there is no outright opposition in Bamberg to paving Main street. Everybody wants the street paved, though there are some different views as to how it should be done. Having settled upon the fact that the paving is going to be accomplished the new council immediately went about obtaining the necessary wherewithal to do it. At the same time of the election for mayor 'and aldermen an election was held, putting in force the bill recently enacted by the legislature to allow towns to assess abutting property for a portion of the cost of permanent street improvement. This obstacle was, therefore, overcome at once. The next matter was that of raising the city's portion of the cost of paving. The exact cost of the paving is not yet known, but it is roughly estimated to be around $15,000; thus the portion to be raised by the council would be $7,500. To hold an election and vote on a bond issue, then float the bonds wpuld require weeks, months, perhaps. The council then evolved the idea of raising the money without a bond issue. Consequently petitions were prepared and circulated among the citizens. Up to yesterday something over $5,000 had been subscribed by the citizens. A large part of this money was contributed by Main street property holders, who will also have to pay for one-fourth the cost of paving in front of their property. But they realize that if the town can escape a bond issue, they will perhaps save more in taxes than the amount of their subscriptions. The result of the canvass so far has been so successful that the promoters of the idea confidently hope to secure the entire amount, in which case it will not be necessary for the city, to borrow a dollar for the proposed improvement. It is hoped to secure the amount necessary and to start the work of paving the street this summer. It is very likely that there are some who hav6 not yet been seen by those presenting the petitions. If so, they are invited and urged to add their names to the list and swell the amount. If everybody will pull together the street will be paved and the town will not have to borrow the money to do it. Following are those who had contributed up to yesterday. Additional usbscriptions will be published next week: La Verne Thomas $100.00 Thos. Ducker & Co 100.00 Bamberg Fruit Co 100.00 E. A. Hooton 100.00 Peoples Bank 100.00 C. R. Brabham, Sr 100.00 W. D. Rhoad fOO.OO Mack's Drug Store ioO.OO G. R. Simmons 100.00 Rentz & Felder 100.00 C. R. Brabham, Jr 100.00 E. C. Hays 100.00 J. Cooner & Sons 100.00 G. A. Ducker 100.00 Smoak & Moye 100.00 H. C. Folk Co 100.00 Jno. H. Cope 100.00 J. E. Spann & Co 100.00 w A Klauber 50.00 J. D. Copeland, Mgr. 100.00 G. O. Simmons 100.00 M. E. Ayer Co 100.00 G. Frank Bamberg 100.00 W. S. Bamberg & Son 50.00 W. E. Spann 50.00 Mrs. H. M. Stubbs 100.00 Mrs. M. A. Bamberg 100.00 G. Moye Dickinson 100.00 F. W. Free 50.00 Bamberg Banking Co 200.00 Henry L. Kearse 25.00 John Schwarting 25.00 Sam Zimmerman 25.00 F. M. Bamberg 25.00 H. N. Folk 25.00 D. A. Reid 50.00 Thos. Black, Jr 25.00 W. H. Chandler 50.00 H. F. Bamberg 50.00 C. W. Rentz, Jr 25.00 A. M. Denbow 50.00 J. W. Folk 25.00 J. Frank Folk 50.00 H. D. Free 25.00 Albin Kersch 50.00 W. M. Brabham ' 50.00 W. G. Hoffman 25.00 J. C. Guilds 25.00 I OLD FlkM REORGANIZES. Bamberg Furniture and Hardware Co. Now J. Cooner & Sons. The Bamberg Furniture and Hardware company, one of the oldest firms in Bamberg, has recently been reorganized. This company has been owned for many years by Messrs. E. C. Hays and John Cooner. Recently Mr. Cooner and his two sons, Messrs. Marion G. and E. Roy Cooner, have purchased the entire business, and the concern is now operated under the name of J. Cooner & Sons. The young Messrs. Cooner have only decently been discharged from the service of the country. Mr. M. G. Cooner served in connection with the army, being detailed to act as clerk of the Bamberg local board, in which capacity he served until the board officially went out of business. Mr. E. R. Cooner enlisted in the navy early in the war, in which capacity he won considerable distinction, being promoted some months ago to ensign. A few days ago he received his discharge. These excellent young business men have already entered upon their duties in connection with the newly organized firm, and they have the best wishes of many warm friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Entertain. On ascension day a picnic was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nealey Wilson, near the city. Dinner was served on a table under the china trees, which gave a delightful shade. The ladies spread a most delightful dinner. After all had dined to their hearts' content, we were ushered into the parlor, where we spent a delightful time, listening to good music, both instrumental and vocal. It seemed that everybody present enjoyed the day. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson always welcome everybody and make them feel at home. Mrs. Jolly and little daughter, of Farrell's, stayed over for a fete' days with her uncle, Mr. Wilson. After the good timetogether the time for separation) came, all left wishing to spend many * * H J- 1 X 3 ! more days togetner.?uoninouieu. B. D. Carter . 25.00 J. F. Brabham 25.00 .A. M. Brabham 50.00 S. C. Hollifield 25.00 J. T. Carter, M. D 25.00 M. J. Black 25.00 J. A. Wyman 50.00 A. McB. Speaks 25.00 J. F. Carter 10.00 Thos. Black Co 25.00 George F. Hair 50.00 A. B. Utsey 25.00 E. H. Henderson 25.00 Hutto & Bellinger 25.00 C. J. Field 25.00 J. W. Barr 50.00 C. H. Mitchell 25.00 Dr. J. M. Love 25.00 Dr. Robt. Black 25.00 H. J. Stuckey 25.00 J. D. Felder 25.00 N. Z. Felder, Sr 25.00 J. R. Poliakoff 25.00 J. F. Jennings 25.00 Mrs. C. B. Free 25.00 W. D. Rhoad, Jr 15.00 W. S. Miley 5.00 -r m /"v>XT 1 "OO J. 1. KJ i'VCttl T u.vv J. H. Murphy 25.00 J. A. McMillan 25.00 J. H. Dixon 25.00 R. P. Bellinger 25.00^ B. W. Simmons 10.00 Geo. S. Smith ~..1. I. 10.00 W. E. Youngblood 25.00 | E. L. Price, Sr 25.00 B. W. Miley 2o.00; J. K. Faulkner 25.00 G. A. Rice 10.00 E. C. Bruce 25.00 | S. A. Hand 15.00! Marion Cooner 25.00 j X. B. Adams 25.00 ' F. B. Adams 25.00 J. A. Sanders 25.00 Carl Kirsch 10.00 H. D. Steedly * 10.00 O. A. Simmons 10.00 J. M. Kinard 25.00 Smoak Bros 50.00* L. P. McMillan 50.00 P. B. Hair 25.00 H. H. Stokes 25.00 W. E. Stokes 25.00 J. J. Brabham, Jr 25.00 W. M. Brabham, Jr 25.00 Emile B. Price 25.00 W "H Cftloman 25 00 LeRoy Edwins 25.00 W. H. Patrick .. 25.00 Chero-Cola Bot. Co 50.00 L. Kobetz 25.00 W. E. Free 25.00 M. E. Ayer 25.00 A. W. Knight 25.00 Bamberg Herald 25.00 N. Z. Felder, Jr 25.00 C. B. Free 25.00 G. A. Jennings 25.00 A. L. Kirkland 25.00 G. W. Cope 25.00 H. F. Spann 25.00 W. T. Rice 10.00 E. H. Duncan 10.00 S. W. Sandifer 10.00 S. R. Schieder 10.00 H. J. Brabham 50.00 Henry Zeigler 25.00 E. L. Spann 25.00 ? * 1 I GRADED SCHOOL CLOSES. Four Young Ladies Receive Certificates of Graduation. The 1918-1919 session of the Bamberg graded school came to a close last Thursday evening, with the commencement exercises in the school auditorium. Four young.ladies received certificates of graduation. The exercises were attended,, as usual, by a large audience of friends and patrons of the school. The exercises were opened with class songs by the freshman, sophomore and junior classes, and prayer was offered by the Rev. R. H. Jones. t The salutatory address followed, delivered by Miss Aegina Knight. The welcome song was sung by the senior class, which was followed by the history and prophecy of the graduating class by Miss Elizabeth Inabinet. Miss Knight then rendered an instrumental solo and the class will was read by Miss Lucille Folk. An instru! mpntfll solo hv Miss Folk was fol lowed by the awarding of diplomas by the superintendent, Prof. E. P. Allen. ? Professor Allen awarded certificates to Misses Aeglna Knight, Lucille Folk, Nannie Faust and Elizabeth Inabinet. In presenting the di/ plomas, 'Professor Allen took occasion to compliment the class on the excellent record the class made during the four years in the high school. Miss Na<ftiie Faust, who won first place, made an average of S7.80 per cent, during the. session, and Miss Aegina Knight, who was second, made an average of'97.54 per cent. The class made an average of over 90 per cent, during the entire four years. The prizes were presented by the Rev. Geo. P. White. The prize, for the highest average in the first grade was won by Martha Sandifer. The second grade prize was won by Theresa Blume; fifth grade, by Irma TJtsey; sixth grade, by Hortense Sandifer. The sixth grade attendance prize was won by George Dickinson, who made a perfect score, not having missed a day during the session. The valedictory address was delivered by Miss Nannie Faust, after which the farewell song by the senior class concluded the commencement exercises. The LaVictoire Theatre. The name of the Thielen theatre, Mr. LaVerne Thomas's playhouse, has been changed to the LaVictoire theatre. A week or two ago Mr. Thomas offered, through the-columns of The Herald, a prize of $5.00 for the best name submitted for the amusement place. The judges decided in favor of "LaVictoire Theatre," which was submitted by Miss Ethel Strom. The initials of the name are the same as those of Mr. Thomas, L. V. T., and is a French translation of "The Victory Theatre." Mr.'Leighton Rentz, who recently returned home from service with the thirtieth division in Belgium and France, is now connected with Mr. Thomas in the operation of the picture show. nm* ? Mrs. H. M. Brabham Entertains. ( Olar, June 12.?The Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. H. M. Brabham on Friday afternoon, June . 6. A goodly number of the members were present. Mrs. Faust gave an interesting talk, advising the ladies to make preparations for the canning season and j to preserve eggs, while plentiful, in | water-glass. The porch' and hall were beautifully decorated with magnolias and shasta daisies. After the business meeting, a delicious salad and sweet course with iced tea was served, the guest of honor being served in antique style. The serving tray, which contained her luncheon, held a number of priceless relics, among them china plates used by the grandmother of the hostess, a pickle knife and fork and napkin ring owned by her mother when a girl; a handsome silver goblet won by her grandfather at a State exhibition for the best farm er's essay; and a beautiful, brignt silver teaspoon brought frvm London, England, by her great-grandfather when a young man. The next meeting of the club will be held July 11. j ^ < m i ? J Used Theater Programmes Are Cleaned and Pressed. ; | Conservation has extended even to crumpled theater programmes, left Jin the seats by the. patrons of a theater, according to 'the June Popular Mechanics Magazine. Between j 200 and 300 are picked up each night, piled in stacks of 50 each, and pressed flat in a bookbinder's press for 24 hours. Emerging flat and r.n wrinkled from this process, they are then run through rubber rollers which erase all finger prints and stains. It is said that it is impossible to distinguish these reclaimed programmes from those just off the printing press. REAL ESTATE DEALS. Record of Transfers of Property During the Month of May. The following real estate transfers were rejorded in the office of A. L. Kirkland, clerk of court, during the month of .May: James Bartlev to Bella Bartley, interest in 290 acres on Lemon Swamp for $150. H. L. Hinnant to Mrs. C. E. Simmons. lot and residence on New Bridge street. Bamberg, for $4,100. J. i. urimtn to jr. i^ee, mrecfourths acre with improvements thereon in Denmark for $5,000. Mrs. Connie G. Griffith to J. B. Hunter, one-half acre on Rice street, Bamberg, for $500. Charles Ehrhardt to H. W. Chitty, one-half of two lots on Pearl street, Ehrhardt, for $750. Adam Johnson to Midway Gin company, one acre of la*ud in town of Midway for $116. E. C., G. W. and J. F, Hunter to J. B. Hunter, interest in one-acre lot on Second street, Bamberg, for $5. J. B. Hunter to E. C., G. W. and J. F. Hunter, 12.8 acres on CharlestonAugusta road for $5 and other considerations. \Y. D. Coleman to W. O. Griffin, lot and house on Liberty street, Bamberg, for $1,000. Voorhees Industrial school to Go van Rice, lot in Denmark for $85; F. L. Fairey to K. W. Hicks, 42 acres in Fish Pond township for $1,000. W. A. Smith to Louisa A. Smith, one-acre lot on Pearl street, Ehr* hardt, for $500. Southbound Land and Improvement company to J. W. Lancaster, four lots in Denmark for $750. J. J. Brabham, as master for Bamberg county, to Ella Cain, lot on Church street, Bamberg; price not stated. Presbyterian Church Notice. Rev. W. H. Mile}', D. D., superintendent of evangelism for the Southern Presbyterian church, will preach here Sunday morning at 11:15. Charleston presbytery is fortunate in securing the services of Dr. Milev to conduct evangelistic services within the bounds of the presbytery. For the past few months he has been conducting services in the various churches, having just closed one in Barnwell. As he is to begin a protracted meeting in Denmark on Sunday night, June 15, he has very kindly consented .to preach here in the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning. It will be an opportunity not to be missed, and a privilege to hear Dr. Miley, and all are cordially invited to be present at this service, and urged to attend. ^ MM ? Cuts First Watermelon. Mr. F. C. Brabham has the distinction of eating the first watermelon in Bamberg this season. Sunday he cut a 48-pound melon, and he says it was fine. Mr. Brabham did not have the honor, however, of picking the melon from his patch. It was a gift from Mr. J. Ham Kirkland, of Olar, who is growing melons for market near Lakeland, Fla. Mr. Kirkland wrote Mr. Brabham that he was loading a carload of melons the day he sent the fine specimen to Bamberg. The car, he said, would contain 500 melons about the size as the gift to Mr. Brabham, the balance slightly smaller. This would mean a car of very fine melons. As present prices are from $500 to $800 per car, it is likely that Mr. Kirkland will realize a very neat profit from his early shipments. Colston Chronicles. Colston, June 10.?The Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Beard were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beard and children; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beard and children, and Mrs. Lucile Beard. -Miss Flossie Davis returned to her home Sunday, accompanied by Miss Natilee Kearse and Messrs. Daveson onr) \Tarirk? IVCdi ac auu iuui ivu . Miss Cora McMillan is visiting in Charleston with relatives. Mr. Copeland Zeigler spent Sunday with Messrs. Elgin and Barbot McMillan. Mr. Johnnie Kirkland was the Sunday guest of Mr. Will McMillan. Mrs. Thos. Clayton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John G. Clayton of Walterboro. Misses Laura and Eleanor Goodwin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Aver, of Olar. Mr. Sammie Clayton, of Cayce, is [ at home for a few days. I Misses Mamie McMillan, Evie 1 Kirkland, Mrs. Alex. Jennings and Messrs. N. P. McMillan, and Claude Kirkland spent Sunday in Charleston with Mrs. X. P. McMillan, who is .in the hospital. Mrs. McMillan has been there for the past t^o weeks but is getting along nicely and we hope she will soon be with us again. t GLOVE R-STE ADMAN. Prominent Denmark Citizen Marries Popular Aiken Girl. Aikeh, June 7.?Wednesday morning, June 4, at 10:30 o'clock at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. i Emma Davis Glover, on Laurens street, occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Addie Glover and Mr. J. Gordon Steadman, of Denmark. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. J. McLean. D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church, in the presence of a few relatives of the couple. Mrs. Dave Gaston, Jr., a sister, attended the bride and Mr. Alfred Steadman, of Waynesboro, Ga., stood with his brother. The bride was smartly dressed in a blue traveling suit, with accessories to match and carried bride roses. Miss Susie George presided at the piano. , The bride is a young woman of fine qualities and of unusual ability. For months she was employed in the local board office of Aiken county and her dntips wprp handlpri with such aDt ness that the people relied on her for x * the minutest details. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Sarah Steadman, of Denmark, who was Miss Merritt, of Williston, before her marriage. He .is a splendid young business man. Besides being the popular Coast Line agent at Denmark he has large farm- . ing interests. Immediately after the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served and the couple left for an extended trip to t v;/| Colorado and will also visit Mr. and m Mrs. Harry Rice at Salt Lake City, " ' Utah. Mrs. Rice is a sister of Mrs. Steadman. On their return they will <^ make Denmark their home. Some Men Are Lncky. Wife (at breakfast)?"Oh, John, I'll bet I know whom you gave your seat to coming home in the car last v night.'' Hub (who had been out having a ouiei game)?"Nonsense, my dear. v .Jj How could you ever guess? How do you know I gave my seat up to any one?" * Wife?"Yes, you did. You dear, * * ? * 1 i J T Kind oia Doy, you let a poor oiu insaman have it, for I distinctly heard you say in your sleep, 'Oh, thar's all right; I'll stand Pat.'" SPECIAL NOTICES._ ' t For Sale.?One 80-horsepo.wer boiler. JONES A. WILLIAMS, Bamberg, S. C. 6-19n ' \ :? For Sale.?Seven head fat steers to ,V quick buyer. G. B. CLAYTON, Ehrhardt, S. C. tfn. Wanted.?We will buy cotton seed for a short time. See us in regard to price and delivery. THE COTTON OIL COMPANY. tfn For Sale?One house and lot on Carlisle street, east, frontage 109 feet, by 488 feet deep. Terms easy. J. T. O'NEAL, Real Estate Agent, Bamberg. S. C. tfn. ?? ? Professional Notice.?Dr. Thomas \ Black will be out of the city on June 19, 20 and 21 in attendance upon the South Carolina State Dental association in Columbia. 6-19p i ??? Wanted.?To buy one or two hunj c?tt*u --u ~ .Ji rv r% uieu a.ci e wim near JDuiuami,, o. v>. Must be within two miles of town. State in first letter location and price wanted. Address, FARMER, Box 81, < Varnville, S. C. 6?12n Help Wanted.?Man with some knowledge of seeds, gardening or farming. Majrket gardener preferred; ^ an excellent and unusual sales oppor- . tunity. THE WING SEED CO., Mechanicsburg, O. ltp Bookkeeper Wanted by Aug. 1st. Good position to right party. Apply in own handwriting, stating salary expected, experience, education, references, etc. Booze killer need not apply. F. K. GRAHAM, Ehrhardt, S. C. tfn Coal.?We have bought a good grade of domestic coal to supply the people of Bamberg. This coal will arrive in about two weeks. Place your order so that you will be assured of a supply of fuel this winter. THE COTTON OIL COMPANY. tf. * For Sale.?Two 70-liorsepower boilers, good for 110 pounds pressure by insurance inspector's record. Used this season. In good condition. Installing larger boilers, and will sell these two 70-horsepower boilers with stack at low price to move quick. mTT-rn att r?n*,r"d a w JL JTlJui Vj W x X Vi> V1JJ v> v/iTii xxii x tiu Notice is hereby given that savings pass book No. 451 issued by the Bamberg Banking Co. to G. Frank Bamberg, Guardian for Francis M. Broughton, has been lost. In the event the pass book is found, the find er is requested to return the same to G. Frank Bamberg or the Bamberg Banking Co. 6-19-n Wanted?Men or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, full line for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. We pay Z 50c an hour spare time or $24 a week for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL, Norristown, Pa. 6-19p For Sale.?Kickerlighter farm, 230 acres, and Smoak farm, 335 acres, located three miles below Midway on Charleston and Augusta highway. six miles from Bamberg. Four tenant houses on the two places, large barns, good stables and other outbuildings. Eight horse farm;mak9 splendid crops. In high state of cultivation. Well drained. Too much business to look after, so have decided to sell these farms. J. A. WY- f MAN, Bamberg, S. C. tf. > , " -