The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, September 18, 1919, Page 8, Image 8

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^ePamtiergHerafo Thursday, Sept. 18, 1919. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. In the list of new students at the Citadel, Charleston, the coming session appears the names of Messrs. A. W. Knight, Jr., and J. W. Riley, of Bamberg. The Woman's Missionary union of the Barnwell Baptist association will meet with the Ehrhardt Baptist church on Thursday and Friday, the 'ISth and 19th instant. The first ginners' report issued by the department of agriculture shows that in Bamberg county there were ginned prior to September 1, 1, < w? bales of cotton, as compared to 3,717 to the same date last year. Two Bamberg sailor boys returned home this week after receiving their discharges from the navy. They were Messrs. Harry White and George C. Fender. Mr. White had served several years in the regular navy, while Mr. Fender had enlisted in the naval reserve. The meeting hour of the Baptist Sunday school has been changed from 10 to 10:30 a. m. until the time changes, after which the usual hour will be observed. The preaching hour at the Baptist church during the V same period will be at 11:30 in the morning. We learn that the Rev. W. R. Mc\Miilan, of Westminister, former pastor of the Bamberg Baptist church, has been very ill in a hospital, where it has been necessary to perform a very serious operation. Mr. McMillan has numerous friends in the city, who trust that his recovery will be speedy. Captain Lloyd H. Grandy spent Tuesday m tfamoerg snaKing nanas with his numerous friends and acf quaintances. Captain Grandy re/ turned about the middle of August from Paris, where he had been detailed by the war department for duty attached to the peace conference. He spent eight months in the Paris capital. George Kearse, a negro convict on the county chain gang, escaped from the gang some time duriiig Friday night, and up to this time has not beens recaptured. Kearse was convicted of theft in Magistrate Lain's court at Olar, and was serving a six months sentence. A reward of $50 has been offered by the supervisor for the apprehension of the escaped convict. The railroad fare from Bamberg to Atlanta and return on account of the reunion of the Confederate veterans on October 7, 8, 9, and 10 is $4.38. The local U. C. V. commander urges that as many veterans as possible attend the reunion. The sale of excursion tickets will be limited to veterans and wives, widows, sons or daughters of veterans. Proper blanks for securing tickets may be had from the local commander, Dr. G. W. Garland. ^ in ? SAW ESCAPED CONVICT. Negro in Stripes and Shackles Causes , Excitement at Hunter's Chapel. Considerable excitement was caused in the Hunter's Chapel neighborhood a few days ago, when a negro dressed in stripes, and wearing shackles was seen in the community. The identity of the negro is not known, and so far as learned there had been no convict to escape from any of the /chain gangs in this section. The negro came to the house of a colored resident of the community. Only women and children were, at home at the time, and they immediately left post haste. Going to the home ,of some of the white people of the neighborhood they reported the occurrence and the white men went to the house and looked the premises over, but found no trace of the man. The convict was seen by others in the community later on. but subsequent searches have not been successful. It is presumed that the man went to the house in search of food, and no violence was offered by him. Joneses Had a Tiane. Mount Gretna, Pa.?The auditori ' - 1 r* ii ? n ura 01 tne unnea oremrea fleeting Association was the scene one evening of a very pretty wedding, unusual in that the principals, their attendants and the officiating clergyman had the same surname. Five hundred persons witnessed the ceremony, which was marked by the presentation of a substantial purse to the bride as the gift of the assembly. The contracting parties were Sergt. Raymond John Jones, of Bangor, and Miss Eha Mae Jones of East Bangor. They were attended by Miss Elva M. Jones, of Reading, and Frederick E. K. Jones, of Harrisburg, cousins of the bridegroom. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. H. Jones, pastor of the Memorial church of this city, an uncle of the bridegroom.?Philadelphia Record. MR. P. 15. MURPHY DKAI). Prominent Ramberg Citizen* I Med in Asheville, X. C., Saturday. .Mr. Phillipp Bamberg Murphy, a prominent citizen of Bamberg, died Saturday motning at Asheville, X. C. The remains were brought to Bamberg Sunday evening, and interment tcok place in Rest lan d cemetery in this city Monday morning at 11 o'clock, in the presence of a large number of relatives ana irienas. .\ir. Murphy had been in declining health for many months. Last November he went to reside in Asheville in the hope that the change in climate would affect a recovery. Mrs. Murphy was at his bedside at the time of his death, which, though not wholly unexpected, came very suddenly. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. R..Herbert Jones, assisted by the Rev. Geo. P. White, pastor of the Baptist church. The grave was covered with a profusion of beautiful flowers. Mr. Murphy was thirty-three years of age, son of the late Mr. J. P. Murphy, of this city. Three years ago he was married to Miss Reba Free, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Free, who survives him. He is also survived by one brother, Mr. J. Harry Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a member of the orders of Knights of Pythias, Masons and Eastern Star. He was a member of Trinity Methodist church, of Bamberg, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends throughout this section. ^ m PAROLE FOR G. J. HIERS. Bamberg Man Given-Respite to Go to Hospital for Treatment. Governor Cooper has granted a parole for six months to George J. Hiers, of this county, who is serving *a sentence of six years on the county chain gang for the killing of Charlie Kinsey in the town of Ehrhardt several years ago. It was represented to Governor Cooper that Hiers has been in failing health for some time, and that the only hope for him will be treatment in a hospital. It is said that he is suffering from kidney trouble* and will be carried to some hospital for treatment. Mr. Hiers is a prominent "Bamberg county njan. The killing of Kinsey and the subsequent trial of Hiers was attended by great interest on account of the prominence of both parties. Hiers was convicted of manslaughter. His appeal to the supreme court resulted in confirmation of the lower court, and, being given choice between the State penitentiary and the county chain gang, he chose the latter. ACCEPTS APPORTIONMENT. Bamberg Baptists to Raise Nearly $25,000.?Other Church Notes. < l^ast sunaay morning tne nauiuerg Baptist church voted to accept the apportionment of $24,236 as its allotment of the $75,000,000 campaign fund to be raised in November. A chiych organization will be perfected soon to conduct a canvass of the .church membership for the purpose of raising this allotment, which is the largest sum of money the church has ever attempted to raise for any purpose. At a recent church conference, the Baptists voted to increase the salary of the pastor from $1,800 to $2,400, taking effect at ohce. The church parsonage has recently been repainted and repaired. The interior and exterior have been brightened with paint and kalsomine, and the parsonage is now a very attractive residence. The Berean men's class has recently equipped a room in the old parsonage building for its class room, and attractive pews have been installed with a seating capacity of about 75. The Philathea women's class has likewise equipped a room in the old parsonage with opera chairs for its class room. ^ l?l 9m STATE SCHOOL AID. Bamberg Schools Receive Over Four Thousand Dollars From State. Nearly a half million dollars has been distributed among the public schools of South Carolina by the State. Nearly 1,900 schools participated in this distribution. Of this amount $31,686.51 went for vocational schools under the SmithHughes act. Eighty schools for adult whites received $7,320.80, and a like amount goes to 50 negro schools. One hundred and seven schools received $1,920 as prizes. Following are the amounts received by Bamberg and neighboring counuties from this fund: Aiken $10,195.64 Bamberg 4.075.95 Barnwell 7,481.67 Colleton 9,715.95 Hampton 6,947.81 Orangeburg 18,402.20 m o ? Full line fine box paper, all colors, from 50c to $1.50, at Herald Book J LARGE GINNERY BURNED. Mr. H. H. Kearse Sustained Serious Loss?Mules and Cotton Burned. Several days ago the large ginnery of Mr. H. H. Kearse at Olar was burned to the ground, entailing an enormous loss not only to Mr. Kearse, but to the farmers of the neighborhood. who were depending on the establishment to gin their cotton. The fire occurred in the early morning hours. The gin was valued at about $13,000, and Mr. Kearse had no insurance, it is stated. Steps have been taken to rebuild at once. New gin outfits have been ordered, and Mr. Kearse expects to be ready to resume operations within the next three weeks. Among the losers was Mr. B. V. Kearse, a large planter of the community. One of his hands had driven a wagon loaded with cotton to the gin, and while awaiting his turn hitched the team under the gin shed to another wagon load of cotton, and then went away. During his absence the fire occurred, and the men around the gin not knowing the team was there the * mules were burned to death. The bale of cotton on the wasron was also burned. Mr. W. S. Creech lost two wagons, both loaded with cotton, and U. G. Milhouse lost a wagon loaded with a bale of cotton. The engines and boilers were somewhat protected from the flames and can be repaired, it is stated. All of the gins and outfit were a complete loss. As soon as the place had cooled off, .Air. Kearse began preparations torebuild. A cement floor has already been put down. He owns his own saw mill, has carpenters, etc., which will enable him to replace the burned structure immediately, and thus relieve the cotton situation in his community. Many of the farmers are compelled to store their cotton in the seed and await the rebuilding of the gin, or haul their product manv miles to another ginnery. u TWO BOLD ROBBERIES. Residences Entered and Goods Stolen, Including Fine Gold Watch. Two very bold burglaries occurred in Bamberg on Friday, when the residences of Miss Pearl Counts and Mr. D. A. Reid were entered in the day time and some valuable articles stolen. Both robberies took place within a short space of time, and both had the appearance of having been committed by amateurs. The burglar entered Miss Counts's residence about noon, taking a very valuable gold watch and a small knife. No other articles have been missed. Miss Counts was in the back yard at the time, and it appears certain that the party was watching the house for an apportunity to enter it, and as soon as she had left the house went in and began pillaging. The watch stolen was highly prized. It was solid gold, Waltham movements, and set with a diamond in the back. Mrs. George R. Brlggs, who also resides in the house, heard the burglar, but thought it was Miss Counts. The burglar opened Mrs. Briggs's room door, but passed on unseen. This was the second time within a month Mr. Reid's house has been entered. On the last occasion the burglar entered the house, with the assistance of a wheelbarrow, through the kitchen window. A razor and a pair of trousers appear to have been all stolen from Mr. Reid's house. Mr. Reid has offered a reward for the capture of the 'guilty party. CROP CONDITION. Report Shows Decline of Four Per Cent, in Cotton and Corn. t The bureau of crop estimates, B. B. Hare, field agent, has just issued a report on the condition of South Carolina crops, under date of September 1. The report shows a decline of four per cent in both the cotton and the corn crops in this State. The present condition of the cotton crop indicates, according to the report, a production of 1,160,000 bales in South Carolina. The report also shows an increase of five per cent, in the number of fattening hogs in the State over last year at this time. The following is the report on cotton and corn for Bamberg and nearby counties: Cotton Corn Aug. 25 Sept.l Allendale 60 73 v Aiken 60 72 Bamberg 60 73 Barnwell 59 72 Colleton 61 75 Hampton 58 76 Orangeburg 62 74 ^ i?> ? Returned Soldiers. The following soldiers have been discharged from the army at Camp Jackson recently: Charlie Moorer, Bamberg. Isaac Loadholdt, Bamberg. Eddie Hiers. Ehrhardt. Jake Spell, Bamberg. \ WAYLAID HIS RIVAL. Klliott Green Shoots Mike Smith to Kill.?Inflicts Serious Injury. Elliott Green, a young negro, was arrested Friday by Sheriff Ray and a party of Bamberg gentlemen, after a chase of several hours, and lodged in jail. He shot Mike Smith the previous night, inflicting a very serious, if not fatal, wound in the shoulder. After his arrest, Green told the officers .all about his attempt to kill Smith, and it has the ^fcearance of being one of the most cold-blooded crimes in the history of the county. Smith was shot on or near the railroad track a short distance from the Southern passenger station here, during the night. It appears from the story of Green that he and Smith have been paying court to the same damsel, and that there had been bad feeling between them for some time. Green says that Smith had been "picking" on him, and he decided to end his troubles with his competitor with a ?hot gun. Going to the home of another negro the night before the shooting, he asked for the loan of a shot gun. He was first offered a shot gun with a safety attachment, but he says he returned that gun, saying that he did not know how to operate it, and then borrowed a single barrel gun. Ai'med with this weapon, and knowing, he says, that Smith would pass'a certain point on the railroad, he set his vigil for the abearance of Smith. After waiting for some time, sure enough Smith came into view, with his hands clasped behind his 'back. \ Green called to him and told him to keep his hands where they were, that he wras going to put an end to him, and therewith proceeded to empty the shot gun into the body of Smith. He states that he intended to shoot him through the heart, but that the load did not enter where intended, instead penetrating the shoulder. Very little hope is held out for the injured negro. After shooting Smith he went to the home of another negro, it is said, with whom he had not been on very good terms, and called on him to come out, with the intention of "puttine him away." But this man re fused to come out, and thereby probably saved his life. Green was captured with the aid of the county bloodhounds, which trailed him to the house formerly occupied by Shady Broughton. The officers stopped there to inquire if the negro had been seen in the neighborhood, and as one of the men went to the door, Green jumped out and ran from the house. Chase was given, and he was caught without difficulty. ^ * > ? CONCERNING PENSIONS. All Veterans and Widows Must Make Application to Pension Board. Capt. J. D. Felder requests The Herald to again call to the attention of all Confederate veterans and widows of veterans who expect to' receive a pension next year that it is absolutely necessary for them to appear before the board and make application for the pension. Notwithstanding the fact that the pension board, of which Mr. Felder is chairman, gave notice through the papers that the board would be in session at the court house last Saturday, only a handful of the pensioners came to make application. Capt. Felder wishes togive positive notice that unless the pensioners make application to the board they cannot receive a pension. This is the law, and the board has to do as the law requires, and while none of the pension board would like to see a single veteran or widow barred from receiving a pension to which they may be justly entitled, the board feels* that they are doing all that is in their power to persuade the pensioners to comply with the requirements, and if any veteran or widow fails to receive a pension next year it will be nobody's fault out tne pensions ?. The pension board will be in session again on September 27th, October 11th and October 25th. If you are now receiving a pension you must come on one of these days and apply for the pension next year. If you have never received a pension and are entitled to receive one, then come to see the board about it on one of these days. The pension board is composed of Messrs. J. D. Felder, J. B. Kearse and J. D. Rowell. ^ > > Tav Monev. County treasurers will soon receive the amounts which have been realized by the two per cent, additional tax on premiums collected by fore'gn insurance companies doing business in South Carolina. Following are the amounts to be sent to county treasurers in this section of the State for the first six months of 1919: Aiken ....$ $79.30 Allendale 32.18 Bamberg 661.40 Barnwell 824.63 Colleton 733.85 Hampton 522.>*2 Orangeburg 1,9"32.31 STATEMENT. 4 Of the condition of the Ehrhardt Banking Co.. located at Ehrhardt, S. C\, at the close of business Sept. 12, 1919. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ....$172,387.00 Overdrafts 2.S24.78 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank 22,000.00 Furniture and fixtures .... 1,757.37 Banking house 2,000.00 Due from banks and bankers 20,166.74 Currency, ap 3,500.00 Gold 75.00 Silver and other minor coin 860.S3 Checks and cash items.. 4 4 7.05 Liberty bonds bought for customers 2,540.00 i Total $228,558.77 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ....$ 20,000.00 Surplus fund 13,500.0^> Undivided profits, less current expenses and takes paid 5,712.40 i Individual dej posits subject to ck..$64,265.21 I Savings deI posits 79,502.30 j Time certif icates or deposit .. .. 2,073.90 Cashier's cks.. 429.59 146,271.00 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 37,000.00 Partial payments 6,075.37 Total $228,558.77 State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg. Before me came J. B. Ehrhardt, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the bcibks of said bank. J. B. EHRHARDT. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of September, 1919. W. R. GOODSON, Notary Public, Ehrhardt, S. C. Correct?Attest: J. L. COPELAXD, M. D., J. C. KINARD, D. M. SMITH, Directors. A big assortment of the best patterns in ginghams, etc., you have ever seen. Come and see our line of dry goods. H. C. Folk Co. ^1 I i Bake 'Erie produces more fish to the square mile than any other body of water in the world. The Herald Book Store is again se'ling magazines. . STATEMENT. Of the condition of the Bamberg Banking Co., located at Bamberg, S. C., at the close of business Sept. 12, i 1919. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ....$476,763.41 Overdrafts 2,758.08 Bonds and stocks' owned by the bank 26,154.00 i Furniture and fixtures .. 2,807.59 ! Banking housfe .... 4,518.24 Due from banks and bankers 195,623.17 Currency 20,984.00 Silver and other minor coin 3,458.27 Checks and cash items .. 3,271.20 Reorganisation - bank account 125.00 Total $736,462.96 LIABILITIES.' Capital stock paid In ....$ 55,000.00 Surplus fund 45,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 27,093.23 Individual deposits subject to ck. $367,361.39 . Savings deposits 232,258.90 Time certificates of deposit.. .. 7,332.16 Certified cks 66.70 Cashier's cks 2,350.58 609,369.73 Total $736,462.96 State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg. Before me came H. H. Stokes, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of the said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. H. H. STOKES. Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of Sept.. 1919. H. L. HINNANT, Notary Public. Correct?Attest: W. D. RHOAD. G. FRANK BAMBERG. D. F. HOOTON, Directors. NOTICE. The undersigned will on the 22nd day of October, 1919, apply to the Bamberg Cotton Mills Company for one^iew stock certificate of preferred , stock of said corporation in lieu or one stock certificate No. 101, dated July 9th, 1906, for one share, which has been lost or destroyed. (Signed) 10-16n KATHERINE W. BALDWIN. AN EXTRA FINE FARM Of Eighty Acres, More or Less. Eighty acres open in high state of cultivation; ;20 in pine timbers; 8room dwelling, built six years ago; 2 out houses; 2 barns and stables; half of tract under hog and cattle fence. At a bargain for quick sale. J. T. O'NEAL, Real Estate, Bamberg, S. C. SPECIAL NOTICES. I For Sale?New Oliver typewriter cheap for cash. G. S. SMITH, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale.?One milch cow with young calf. See D. B. ROBINSON, Bamberg, S. C. 9-2 5-p For Sale.?One five passenger Maxwell automobile in running condition at a bargain, apply at this office. 9-25 Wanted?To buy several plantations, from 100 to 500 acres each. Come and see; don't write. JOXES A. WILLIAMS, Bamberg, S. C. 9-1 Sn Reward.?I offer a libera! reward for the apprehension of the party who entered my house last Friday afternoon, or for information leading to arrest. D. A. REID, Bamberg, S. C. 1 ' K Strayed?Hound bitch, black and tan head and legs, brown speckled spots, a little thin: wearing collar and buckle for ring. $5.00 reward for return to H. G. DELK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Wanted to Rent.?Good store in ? Bamberg commencing January 1, 1920. Must have plate glass windows and good tppearance. State rent wanted. F. K. GRAHAM, Ehrhardt, S. C. < tfn Salesman Wanted. ? Lubricating Orl, Greases, Specialties, Paint. 'Part or whole time. Commission basis. Man with car or rig preferred. RIVERSIDE REFINING CO., Cleveland, Ohio. ltp For Sale?Fifty acres, three miles from Bamberg on B., E. & W. railroad. Now occupied by John Preston. Make me an offer. F. B. FISHBURNE. 2820 Blossom street, Columbia, S. C. ltn . * Trespass Notice.?All parties are hereby warned not to all<yv any stock to run at large' on my place; and trespassing of any kind is hereby forbidden under penalty of the law. L. M. Ayer, Olar, S. C. 9-13p Strayed?On August 16 from Sheriff Ray's place a large black hound dog answering to name of "Rock." Has speckled breast and front feet. Reward will be paid for return to H. L. HINNANT, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale.?Fine farm land, 4 74 J. acres, 4? miles from Bamberg, 5 miles from Denmark. Coast Lipe runs through place with siding near. Healthful locality. For particulars see F. F. JOHNSON, Bamberg, tfn. Wanted?Salesman to sell DelcoLight plants in Bamberg, Barnwelf and Allendale counties. Good propo sition to offer energetic salesman. V Call or write FAULKNER ELECTRIC SERVICE CO., Bamberg, S. C. Reward.?A reward of fifty ($50) dollars is hereby offered for the apprehension of George Kearse, a negro, who escaped from the county chain gang last Friday night. L. P. McMILLAN, County Supervisor, Bam berg, S. C. ltH i - ; Wanted?To sell your land for you at auction. Farms and town lots. We are equipped and know how. CAR- ; OLIXA LAND AUCTION COMPANY, INC., J. P. Matheny, special representative. Offices. Ridgeville, S. C. and Columbia, S. C. 9-18n ' Trespass Notice.?We, the undersigned, do forbid all persons to hunt in any shape or form on our lands. B. V. KEARSE, P. M. KEARSE, J. O. KEARSE, J. O. RITTER, G. E. RITTER, W. H. RITTER, H. J. RITTER, J. S. BRELAND. 10-2p Farm Wanted.?Must be reasonable price. State fully improvements, distance from school and church, nearest town, number and condition ' of houses, water, fences, ditches, pasture,-etc. Date can give posssesion. F. K. GRAHAM, Ehrh^rdt, S. C. tfn ' ' Trespass Notice.?Notice is hereby given that all parties are forbidden to hunfr or trespass in any manner on my place, and no hogs or cattle will be allowed to run at large on the same, under penalty of the law. MRS. R. A. JORDAN. 9-18n For Sale?300 acres; 180 in cultivation, 100 in pine timber, balance in hardwood; one 7-room dwelling, ^ five tenant houses, barn and stables. ival\ in good order; four priles south A P VnrnroTr TToav farmo T T U1 i" u* no;. jucvoj 1^1 uio. u. x O'NEAL, Real Estate Agent, Bamberg, S. C. tfn ; I For Sale.?Two 70-horsepower T* 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. THE COTTON OIL COMPANY, tfn For Sale?The Cox place in and adjoining the town of Bamberg, containing 75 acres, nearly all cleared with a good dwelling, barns, fences, pecan trees, orchard, etc. Price $150 per acre. Unless sold by October 15th,; this property will be cut into lots and small tracts and sold at auction. Ad-? dress J. P. MATHENY, Ridgeville, S. C. ^ 9-?5n ? Oalburetor?Salesmen, new carburetor for Ford, Maxwell and Dodge cars. Simple, not a moving part, installed in 30 minutes, guaranteed to double your mileage and start in zero weather without heating or priming. Your money back in 15 days if this carburetor does not do all we claim for it. Write U. & J. CARBURETOR SALES CO., INC., 3 South 20th * Street, Birmingham, Alabama. 10-2n. Save Your Corn?Double dipped ^ galvanized, all steel corn cribs; guaranteed rat proof, fire proof, mould proof and weather proof. Cheaper than- wood and will last a life time. Save enough corn to pay for themselves in 2 years. All sizes from 100 ' bushels to 3000 bushels. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. See L. B. FOWLER and have him quote you a delivered price. Order early and make sure of a crib for this year's crop. 9-25n ^ For Sale?Kicklighter Place con- \ taining 230 acres; Smoak Place containing 335 acres; located one-quarter mile apart, on Augusta-Charleston road, three miles from Midway. Eight horse farm opei} on two places. Excellent tenant houses, stables and barns. Land very productive' and well drained. Fine crops on these places now. in spite of destructive rains, testify to excellency of these lands. Offered for sale, as other business prevents personal supervision. * J. A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. C. tfn v