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flflfje ^Bamberg 3|eralb Thursday, August 7,1919. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The discharge from the army of Lloyd Morris, colored, is announced by the Columbia W. C. C. S. Died, Saturday. August 2, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Smoak, after a short illness. The parents, have the sympathy of their numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Poliakoff, of Aiken, announce the engagement of \ their daughter, Lillie Rose, to Mr. Milton Shapiro, of Bamberg, the wedding to take place in September. Sheriff Ray arersted a negro nam~ - -- j ?: + v. ed Moody Saturday, cnargeu ?uu operating a liquor distillery in his home a few miles from town. The still was captured, a small affair, together with about a pint of home made liquor. Moody is in Jail. Rev. R. H. Jones, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, writes from Anderson requesting the announcement that he will return to Bamberg this week, and that services will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday. Several new business buildings are to be erected in Bamberg soon. Among them will be a stable building I for the Thomas Black company and a bottling plant for the Chero Cola Bottling company. Several residences also will I ? erected this faH. The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church will meet next Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock at ' the church. Mrs. C. P. Hooton will lead the meeting, with "Medical Mis sions" as her topic. All the mem bers are urged to attend. Visitors are invited. Mrs. J. P. Murdaugh, who was widely related throughout Bamberg county, died in Varnville a few days ago. Mrs. Murdaugh was a Miss Davis before her marriage. She was .born on Aug. 4, 1847, and she is survived by four children. Interment took place in Magnolia cemetery, Charleston. Work on the Jones Bros.,'$10,000 stable building is progressing rapidly The work is being done by Contractor Broom, of Charleston, a former resident of Bamberg, and the brick walls are already several feet in height, and the building will be completed and ready for occupancy by Octoober first. The friends in Bamberg of Mr. x Harry Thomas, of Florence, will be interested to learn of his marriage last, week to Miss Ruth Elizabeth Hines, of Florence. Mr. Thomas is a brother of Mr. LaVerne Thomas, of Bamberg, and has been a frequent visitor here, where he has made many warm acquaintances. A revival meeting will be held at Hunter's Chapel Baptist church beginning next Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. D. H. Owings, will be assisted by the Rev. J. P. Graham, of Walterboro. Services will be held daily at 11 and 5 o'clock, old time, except next Sunday only one service will be held at 11 o'clock. Dr. A. S. Week ley, who recently returned from overseas duty in the medical corps, and who has been on a short vacation, has returned to Bamberg to resume the practice of medicine here. Dr. Weeklev is one of Bamberg county's finest young men, and his numerous friends all over the county wish him well. Reports of damage to cotton and other crops continue to come in. It appears that in some sections, where the drainage is good, the damage is, perhaps, not so great as at first thought, but on all low or flat lands, the crop is most seriously injured. As most of Bamberg's finest lands are rather low, the amount of damage may easily be imagined. Cotton everywhere is shedding the young bolls in enormous quantities. There are at this time more Bamberg people out of town than perhaps at any time in remembrance. There has been little going away on vacations in the last few years, and the people are making up for lost time. It is reported here that all mountain and seashore resorts are crowded to the limit and it is difficult to secure lodging unless reservations are made far in advance, and exorbitant prices are being charged at many places, +r? oftmo r?f T7Q no tinfl auuiuil X& tv Ul. ? V.V.**V.w ? The first open bolls of cotton were brought to Bamberg Saturday from the plantation of Mrs. S. C. Gray & Son at Lees. The bolls are full sized and well developed. Mrs. Gray states that there is considerable of the fleecy staple open. Open bolls have been reported by a number of other planters in the county; all of which presages that cotton picking time will soon be here. It is expected that local cotton will be placed on the market within the next ten days. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. Considerable Probity Changed Hands During the Past Month. Although July is the "dull month" of the year, there was considerable activity in the real estate market during the past month. Most of the real estate deals involved city and town property, although there were some large transactions in farm property. The following are the real estate transfers recorded in the office of A. L. Kirk land, clerk of court: H. O. Morris to L. A."Hartzog, lot in Olar for $S00. Mrs. Ella Still to L. A. Hartzog. lot in Olar fdr $400. Charles Ehrhardt to C. R. Mears, lot in Ehrhardt for $200. J. G. Rentz and Mary Rentz to Dr. C! T> Vfaiif-7 1 7" a^roc in "Picli Pnnd O. 1 . 1 I V UVi VC AAA * W ?? V. township for $1,000 and other considerations. . , C. F. Smoak to Dr. S. P. Rentz 360 acres for $3,350. E. H. Henderson to J. H. Kinard, two lots in Ehrhardt for $150. Miles O'Riley to Charlie Folk, lot in Denmark for $1,000. Mrs. Lizzie Smoak to Mrs. A. J. Priester. lot and improvements corner Main and Church streets, Bamberg, for $3,600. Mrs. Hattie M. Wiggins to A. W. Knight, lot on Railroad avenue for $1,500. Mrs. A. J. Priester to J. J. Farrell, J. I. Copeland. Dr. J. L. Copeland, J. W. Priester, J. B. Ehrhardt, F. H. Copeland. A. J. Copeland, E. D. Dannelly, J. S. Dannelly and J. D. Dannelly, 105 acres, known as the Clear Pond property, for $3,000. Mrs. Idella Myers to L. A. Hartzog. lot in Olar for $400. H. M. Graham to J. R. Poliakoff. lot and building on west side of Main street, Bamberg, for $8,000. The lot measures 33 by 131 feet, and on it is located the store occupied by the M. E. Aver company. Mrs. A. J. Pr^ester to G. H. Smoak, lot on Broad street; Bamberg, for $1,000. W. S. Fail to George's Creek Bapl tist church, lot of land near church for Sunday school purposes, for a consideration. G. M. Wilkinson to Joseph Gunnells, Jr., 166 acres in Buford's Bridge towns-hip for $2,500. Mrs. Rosa L. Gunnells to Joseph Gunnells, Jr., 50 acres for $5 and other considerations. Rachael and Hannah Ccosbv to Elliott Grimes, lot on Flynn street, Bamberg, for $100. Sarab V. Garris to Winchester Graham, two lots in Denmark for $1,500. Heirs of Elizabeth Fleming to W. D. Coleman, 5 1-2 acres in Three Mile township for $5 and other considerations. N C. E. Neeley to Elliott Mines, tracts Nos. 6, 7, and 8 of Sojourner place, Bamberg township, for $10,054.80. G.. W. Cope to P. G. Carnes, two lots on Broad street, Bamberg, for $255. J. M. Dannelly to H. Karesh, lot and building in Ehrhardt for $5,000. Fine Box Paper at Half Price. The Herald Book Store has arranged to handle exc'usively the White & Wyckoff line of box papers, tablets, pound papers, etc. In order to get -the people of the county acquainted with this famous line of stationery, we have bought a large lot of box paper, which we are selling at exactly half price. This lot is going very rapidly. If you want a box or two of the finest stationery manufactured at half price, we invite you to come to the Book Store within the next few days and see the lot. When this lot is sold, regular prices will be charged.?adv. The Ehrhardt Banking company has applied to the secretary of State ( for permission to increase its capital stock from $20,000 to $50,000. This action was taken at a recent meeting of the stockholders of the institution. The Ehrhardt Banking company is a strong young concern, backed by some of the leading citizens of the Ehrhardt community, and is one of the progressing institutions of the county. Mr. D. M. McCaskill, who, in company with Mrs. McCaskill, has been iMnUinrr walatiirac- in fVia Ofllinfr Viod V I CiaiiT to 1U LUU v, v uii J nuu a rather trying time insetting to Bamberg last week. He decided to make the trip in his car from his home in Camden, and got on fairly well until they reached the Edisto river, when they found the river could not he crossed at New bridge. They returned to Orangeburg and were assured a crossing could be made at Branchville, but arriving there they found that it was more impossible to pass than at New bridge. They then returned again to Orangeburg, where they left the car and tried the train, going to Denmark and then coming to Bamberg. They were 15? hours in making the trip from Camden. READY TO START WORK. Construction Company Hero to Pave Main Street With Concrete. The pavement of Main street with permanent material is about to be realized. The Powell Construction company, of Columbia, is on the ground and ready to start paving operations. The implements and materials have arrived* in town, and within the next day or two ground will be broken. This shows what can be done when a determination is made to overcome obstacles. Six months ago it was thought that a paved Main street was practically an impossibility. The town had no j money to pay for the paving, and it was thought that it would not he possible to get the money under the existing law. The new council, however, went to work with the one thought of paving the street, and as a consequence, the work is about to be started. The money is now either in s'ght or in the bank. Not only is the paving to be done, but" several thousand dollars will be spent in installing a modern street lighting system on the paved portion of the street, and in every way Bamberg's business district will be modern and up to the minute. The commissioners of public works have removed all electric light'wires from Main street, except those for street lighting, which will be left on the street temporarily. Once the pavement is put down, all of these wires will be placed underground, and modern, attractive steel poles will be erected for the street lights. Thirty of these poles will be erected in the 1,500 feet of paved thoroughfare. each to support a 400-candle power light. All stores, offices and places of business on Main street will be lighted from wires running from the rear on DOtn Sicies or .Mam street, mese wires have already been moved and connections made. It is understood that the telephone company has arranged to move their poles from the 1 street. Temporary arrangements will likely he made until the company can erect permanent poles, and it is also understood that the company is arranging to make .extensive improvements in the telephone wiring in Bamberg. Bamberg Visitors Honored. Mrs. Earnest Thomas entertained at a Hearts Dice party Wednesday morning at her home on Sunnyside avenue, :in honor of Mrs. B. W. Simmons, of Bamberg, S. C., Mrs. W. C. Patrick's; guest, also Misses Sadie Beal Woodliff and Sarah Sanford, of Atlanta, and Misses Lucy Riipp and Elsie Shied, of Allentown, Pa., guests of Mrs. Charles H. Rupp. A color scheme of yellow prevailed throughout the decorations, the same bright note being observed in the four-course luncheon served on the card tables at the conclusion of the game. Miss Woodliff received the prize for the highest score. Mrs. C. R. Scott was awarded the consolation prize. Mrs. Thomas was assisted in . the reception and entertainment of her guests by Mrs. Arthur Thomas, Jr. Those present to enjoy the pretty hospitality were: Misses Woodliff, Sanford, Rupp and "Schied, Mesdames Simmons, Charles H. Rupp, J. D. Pickard and sister, Mrs. Bluker, of Wilmington, J. E. Dye, C. R. Scott,, L. E. Green, Ernest Hinricle, R. H. Fields, T. 0. Curlee, W. A. Thomas, Jr., W. C. Patrick, W. R. Staples, Rov Andrews, Misses Zeta Thomas and Louise Fricker.?Charlotte (N. C.) Evening News. mm ? Cotton Crop Condition. B. B. Hare, field agent of the bureau of crop estimates, announces the condition of the cotton crop in South Carolina as 71 per cent., or a decrease of 7 per cent, since June 25, when the last report was issued. The condition on July 25, last year, was 83 per cent. Following are the figures for Bamberg and neighboring counties: Jun. 25. Jul. 25. Allendale 7S 69 Aiken 75 65 Bamberg 68 63 Barnwell 67 61 Colleton 76 66 Hampton 71 63 Orangeburg 76 65 ^ m? School Book Depository. The Herald Book Store has been made State school book depository, and a full and complete stock of all standard school text books has been ordered for the opening of schools. As the stock carried is perhaps the largest in this section, the school patrons of Bamberg county will find no difficulty in having their orders filled for text books when school opens. A full stock of all school supplies is also carried at all times, and, having bought in large quantities, the Book Store will be able to sell all school supplies cheaper than most stores.? adv. GETS MOKE TERRITORY. Another Strip of Colleton County! Would I'nite With Bamberg. The following from last week's Walterboro Press and Standard will be of interest to Bamberg county: Another small section of Colleton county has decided to leave the county and become a part of Bamberg county. This section comprises 27 square miles and embraces the territory between Little Swamp and Salkehatchie river, with the exception of a small area at that point o9 conjunction of these streams. The survey has been made, the petitions approved, and all the details worked out for this cut. which will become effective after the election is held and the approval of the legislature aci:itiru 111 uaiiuai > u i?> >ci:u iiuu i every white man living: in the territory is in favor of the cut. and that J all have signed the petition. This is one of the best small sections of the county. Little Swamp Methodist church is in it. and the Berea polling place, as well as the Bearea school. The reason given by those sizning the petition for the cut off is that they desire to get together in the matter of a school. A portion of the school district was annexed to Bamberg county about a year ago. and it is thought that a better school will result from all the district being together. The following is the commission which has the matter in charge:' Those living in the proposed cut off are. C. H. Smith and .T. Z. Harrison: those outside the cut off section, F. Padgett and E. F. Bennett. The following are the names of those living in the territory and who have signed the petition: J. K. Miley. J. G. Johnson. F. M. Miley. .T. D. Miley. Eli Smith, J. M. Strickland. Jr.. A. L. Carter. A. W. Carter. H. n "\Tilpv T f1 "Uilpv X" F! Bpnriptt G. W." Carter, Q. H. Miiey. ~F\"m.' Johnson. B. W. Smith. Tsham Padeett. J. Z. Harrison. A. B. Barnes. J. B. Barnes. T. L. Padgett. W. P. Lyons. The territory in question, accordins to B. D. Carter. Esq., who has handled the legal side of the matter, comprises a little less than four square miles, instead of 27, as stated in the ahove article. The movement to annex this territory to Bamberg county was started last year, at which time it was hoped to get the election through in time to have it ratified by the last legislature: but as this could not be done, arrangements are now being made to hold the election and have everything in shape for ratifi-1 cation next January. TURNS INTO FLOWING WELL. Mr. A. W. Brabham Tells of Phenomenon Near His Home. Mr. A. W. Brabham, writing in the Columbia State, describes how an ordinary pump near Olar has turned into a flowing well, as1 follows: On the plantation of L. W. Ritter in sight of my home, an ordinary pump, with, a 20-foot pipe, has turned into a flowing well. It is out in a field, and is flowing right along, about 30 or 40 gallons per hour. The cause of this phenomenon can be explained by the fact that the rain fall here since May 1 has broken any record of rain fall in the United States. Since that date 50 torren " * ** - 11 mi*. m tial snowers nave iauen. me wmci has been using a 50-pound lard can as a rain gauge and the measurement shows up that terrific precipitation. The fields have been lakes, and for several weeks cranes and other wading birds have been feasting on frogs, tadpoles, small fish and crawfish where crops were planted. CHAIN GANG SENTENCES. Sheriff Ray Hopes There Will Be No Fines for Blind Tigers. Sheriff S. G. Ray expresses the hope that during the coming session of court in this county that the trial judge will impose chain gang sentences on those found guilty of the manufacture or sale of blind tiger whiskey. There is a large number, of such cases, which have accumul-j ated during the past year. The sher-1 iff has succeeded in rounding up an unusually large number of prohibition violaters, and has the evidence to convict. He states that the im- j position of a fine on a party running | a whiskey establishment is no pun-| ishment at all, and that to break up the practice, which is growing with national prohibition, it will be necsessary to impose hea'vy sentences and not allow the guilty ones to get off with a fine, which, with the plentiful supply of money in the eountry, is not difficult to pay. In fact, some of those who have been released on payment of fines, have boasted that they "* ' 1 ? ? ? Z A ATlf iri would maKe tne raouev paiu urn, m. the fines back in short order. It is frequently customary for blind tigers to plead guilty in the hope of securing a light sentence or fine, and frequently they are leniently dealt with. The sheriff says if the making and selling of whiskey is to be broken up in the county, something more than fines is necessary. He also states that to run down blind tigers is very difficult work, and to destroy the effect of such work by the payment of a fine is an incentive to others to try the same thing, and at the same time places a lot of work on the officers which produces no effects. CLEAR POM) IS SOLI). Party of Gentlemen Buy Famous I^ake For Fishing Preserve. A party of gentlemen have recently negotiated with Mrs. A. J. Priester for the purchase of the famous Clear Pond property, nine miles from Bamberg, it being the purpose of the j party to make of the property a fishing preserve. The gentlemen in the party are: Messrs. J. J. Farrell, of Blackville; J. I. Copeland. .T. L. Copeland, M. D., J. \V. Priester, J. B. Ehrhardt. F. H. Copeland, A. J. Copeland. E. D. Dannelly, J. S. Dannelly, j and J. D. Dannelly. of Ehrhardt. This tract is composed of 10i> acres. nearly all of which is under the i famous Clear Pond. The purchase of this property recalls the story that I on this pond, according to unwritten j history, was launched the first sub| marine that was ever invented. Ef forts have been made to secure the correct version of this'event, which occurred many yea re ago, before anybody ever thought of the submarine as such an awful implement of warfare. The invention was made by a Mr. Carroll, and it has frequently been told that it was the beginning of the modern submarine. His invention was, of course, very imperfect. Clear Pond is a natural like. There is neither inlet nor outlet, and it is said that the bottom has never been touched in the center of the pond. The water is, as its name implies, as clear as crystal, and the volume never changes in dry weather or wet. In addition to the main pond, there is a much smaller one a few hundred feet distant, in every way similar to the big body. Clear Pond is visited by bathers and sightseers by the hundreds every summer, it being an ideal bathing resort. m hi ^ COURT COX VEXES SEPT. 1. Unusually Heavy Docket For First Term Since Last September. A jury will be drawn on August 19 for a one week's session of the court of general sessions for Bamberg county, notice to this effect be| ing posted at the court house door. The court will convene on September 1, with Judge Wilson presiding. The session, acording to the court schedule, can last but one week, although the docket is so heavy that it is not at all likely the large volume of business can be completed in this short time. This will the first court that has been held in Bamberg county since last September. When the time came for holding court in December of last year, the epidemic, of Spanish influenza was raging all over the county, and for this reason no session was held. The same was true in January. A special session, or rather a continued session, was called for later in the spring, but for one reason or another, none was held. An equity court was to have been held during July, but as there was very little business of this character, Judge Rice, presiding, closed up court and left in half hour. The failure to hold court during this time has congested the criminal docket. There are some eight or ten or more blind tiger cases on the docket, and several murder trials scheduled to be held. Camping in North Carolina. His friends are glad to note, from Mr. G. A. Jennings, that little J. D. O'Hern, who has been in bad health since having the flu and an operation for appendicitis, is very much improved, having gained 11 pounds at Laurel Park. He has decided to stay another month. Last week he visited Washington with Mr. Denbow while congress was in session, Washington's home and other places of interest. He writes that he is charmed and is studying hard. Capt. Hodges writes that he is one of the favorites among the teachers and the scouts. Several other Bamberg boys have been camping at Laurel Park, including Buddy Brabham. Henry Bamberg, Louie Klauber and Caldwell Jones. Masters Jones and Klauber have returned home, while the others have about decided to stay another month. To Visit Weevil Territory. Mr. George R. Briggs, county demonstration agent, is arranging for a trip into the boll weevil infested area in the lower part of the State some time during the present month. The weevil has not yet reached Bamberg county, though it is in the neighboring counties in large numbers this season. Mr. Briggs desires to organize this trip, which will likely be made in cars, so that the farmers hereabout may obtain first hand information in regards to the effects of the weevils, the methods of combating them, and the manner of rotation of crops, etc., in the boll weevil fight. As many as care to go may do so, and those who wish to make the trip should communicate with Mr. Briggs in regard to it. MARRIED IX GEORGETOWN. , .. A; .Miss Mildred Beatv Becomes the ** % * ^ Bride of Mr. Isaac B. Felder. r.V *? * A Georgetown, August 2.?A very . W pretty wedding, attended by relatives and a few intimate friends, was that of Miss Mildred Beaty to Mr. Isaac Bamberg Felder, on Wednes- >* * day. at the home of the bride on Price street, this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. L. Bedenbaugh, of the "I Duncan Methodist church, Miss Ruth T Hazard playing the wedding march j , and other delightful selections. The ^ handsome home was beautifully decorated with flowers and potted plants for the interesting occasion. Mrs. Felder is the lovely daughter of Mr. Edgar R. Beaty, and* is one of Georgetown's most popular young ladies. For the past year and more she has taught in the public schools of Bambere. where the romance that has ended hannilv at the marriasre i altar began. JH. m Mr. Felder is a popular and enter- Jul* prising young business plan of Barn- berg. His brother. Mr. B. T. Felder, accompanied him to Georgetown. * Besides the immediate family of the bride who live here, there were present from out of town Mr. and Mrs. Julian E. Beaty and Mr. R. Ernest Beaty of New York, Mr. Herman Beaty, of the Associated, Press, and his friend, Mr. R. M. Boeekel, correspondent of'the New York Tribune, o? Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Felder left immediately after the wedding for an unknown J* destination, to be gone for .several weeks. The; will be at home to their - * friends at Bamberg on August 15. h! Many fond wishes for good luck and happiness attend them on their honeymoon and journey through life. _ ^ Coi>eland-Hagood. ? Blvthewood, July 19.?Mr. Marion Hagood surprised his friends last week by going to Bamberg county and bringing back Miss Clara Belle Copeland as his bride. After spending several days with his parents they moved into their new bungalow here. ^ * m i A new store front is being placed in the building of Dr. J. P. Ott, occupied by Mr. M. Shapiro. The agent in marketing, *J. S. department of agriculture, Mr. T. L. Harkey, will be with the county * agent, Mr. George R. Briggs, on Friday. If you have something in farm products you want a market for, notify the county agent. Criticism. "Does your wife sing?" "Er?that's a matter of opinion." ?Boston Transcript. Box paper at less than wholesale prices at Herald Book Store. "special notices. For Sale?White leghorn roosters. H. N. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Wanted?At once room for storage of furniture. Apply to MRS NAILL, at Mrs. Folk's boarding house. ltp For Sale?One 50-saw Cotton Gin, press, pulleys, belting and shafting. See JXO B. RUSH, Olar, S. C, ..8-7n Lost?Single key, about July 18, probably on Main street. Reward for return to MISS PEARLE ^ COUNTS, Bamberg, S. C. ltn ^ For Sale?350 acres of land near incorporated limits of Bamberg; about 225 acres open; several tenant houses and other outbuildings; easy terms. Apply to J. T. O'NEAL, real estate agent, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Lost?Masonic emblem to be worn on a charm on last Monday evening, July 21, between Chero Cola plant and J. D. Copeland's store. Return to The Herald office and receive reward. 8-7n Notice?Wyman Kearse is under a written and recorded contract to work only on the farm of the under- ^ signed, unless he obtains the written ?/*conse6t of the undersigned. J. S. BRELAXO, Olar, S. C. ltn For Sale.?Two 70-horsepower 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-hdrsepower boilers with stack at low price to * move quick. THE COTTON OIL COMPANY. tfn For Sale?150 acres excellent land for truck, cotton, tobacco, etc., in St. Andrew's Parish, 4 1-4 miles from Charleston, on main highway, prac 1 1 * ' *? - suiuuiuau yroyeny in line 01 development of this growing city, and within one-eighth mile of Seaboard and A. C. L. railroads. Would subdivide. Satisfactory terms. For further particulars address C. S. DWIGHT, JR., Box 608, Charleston, b S. C. ?-31n qp For Sale?Kicklighter Place containing 230 acres; Smoak Place containing 335 acres; located one-quarter mile apart, on Augusta-Charleston \ road, three miles from Midway. Eight horse farm open on two places. Excellent tenant houses, stables and barns. Land very productive and well drained. Fine crops on thfese places now, in spite of destructive rains, testify to excellency of these lands. Offered for sale, as other bus- / iness prevents personal supervision. rj J. A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. C. tfn i