Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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W&t Pamfcerg ^eralb |, ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891. i \ Published Weekly at Bamberg, S. C. j 1 Entered as second-class matter Aprilj 1891, under Act of March 3, 1879. j ; $2.00 PER YEAR. ] Volume 28. No. 50. i Thursday, Dec. 11,1919. LETTERS TO SANTA CLAL'S. (Continued from page 1, column 6.) j , ???????????????? i ' Bamberg, S. C., Dec. 7, 1919. Dear Santy Clause: I want you to bring me a little : pop rifle and some fire works and fruit and candy and some nuts and | < ' 1 ' ? ?1 A Til- /. t'AV ,) ! ' anything tnat you wuuiu nac iu? little boy to have. I am a little boy nine yoa**c old and go to school and 1 am in the second grade, so good-bye ' from MILTON BEARD. J Bamberg, S. C., Dec. 7, 1919. 1 Dear Santy Clause: I want you to bring me a doll ba- j by, a doll cradle, a trunk and a stove i and some fruit and candy and some nuts and anything else that you have i to spare. I am a little girl five years ' old. I will close, hoping that you j will bring these for me; so good-bye. ? DOROTHY BEARD. i / R. F. D. 2, Box 60. ( Dear Santa Claus: | Pioaoo hrinc mf? a bia doll, a tea ] set, a ring with my birthstone in it, some candy, fruit and fire works. Don' forget ycur little girl, RUTH FOLK. ] Bamberg, S. C., Dec. 5, 1919. Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a tool chest and some fire works, fruit and candy. . Your friend, R. M. BRUCE." { 7 ] Bamberg, S. C., Dec. 4, 1919. i Dear Santa Claus: j Please bring me a train, some fire : works, a kiddie car and a wagon. Me < has been a good little boy. Yours ! truly, J Furman Alexander McCrackin. J i Bamberg, S. C., Dec. 7, 1919. ? \ Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a walking doll and if you cannot get the walking doll i bring me another dpll. I want a \ white glass tea set and a doll trunk ; and bed, and some doll clothes. From j youF little friend, v WILLIAM McCRACKIN. ( < Ehrhardt, S. C., Dec. 8, 1919. ] Dear Santa Claus: 1 Please bring me a desk, story book ( an? a train. Do not forget to bring ^ Dot, Frances and me a Christmas j tree. Your little boy, 1 HERBERT EHRHARDT. ( ] Ehrhardt, S. C., Dec. 8, 1919. j < Dear Santa Clause: j I am a boy eight years old. 11 have ! j no papa, and I will be glad of any- j thing you will give me. Please re- < member my little sister and b.xby bro- 1 ther. DANNELLY BRABHAM. j ; GOOD BUSINESS CON] QUENT BIG PRODI TIONAL PROS tt a -n-ott nmri niirr x xjitxj FOR EVE From patriotic mot regular policy of this solicit c?1}s for funds for justified expansi production. You will find us particul requirements Capital and Surpl A(V INTEREST flf'iZ(fZ nrfo paid on SAVINGS ACCOUNTS X Ehrhardt, S. C., Dec. 8, 1919. Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a foot ball, also i train to run on a track and some fireworks. Your friend, A. J. LEARY, JR. Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a train, pistol. Christmas stocking, a mounted cannon, Alabama coon jiggler, grapes, bananas, raisins, nuts. Yours truly, CONWAY HIERS. AMERICAN RED CROSS. Report of the Manager of the Home Service Section. The following is the report of the manager of the home service section of the American Red Cross for the month ending November 30, 1919: Five different families have been earnestly dealt with by the home serWhite Spanish seed peanuts going fast. Send for yours today. The Cotton Oil Co.?adv. NOTICE TO WATER AND LIGHT CONSUMERS. The Commissioners of Public Works have been having considerable trouble in regard to the settlement by patrons of electric light and water accounts, and this is to give notice that beginning this month all water and light bills not paid by the last iay of the month following service will subject the consumer to a discontinuance of service. Ten per cen<t. Jiscount is given on all bills paid on ar before the tenth of the month following service. J. G. BLACK, Supt. NOTICE OF ELECTION. tn Town of Ehrhardt to Approve Granting of Franchise to Ehrhardt Manufacturing Company to Install and Operate a Telephone Plant and System in the Town of EhrhJardt. The Town Council of the town of Ehrhardt, S. C., having passed an ordinance granting a franchise to the Ehrhardt Manufacturing Company to install and operate a telephone plant and system within the town of Ehrhardt with exclusive rights, for a period of twenty-five years, the original af which ordinance can be seen by applying to the clerk of the Town Council, it is hereby ordered that the approval of said franchise, so grantad, be submitted to the qualified votars of the town of Ehrhardt, and that an election for that purpose he held in the town of Ehrhardt, at the Town Hall, on the 16th day of Decern oer, 1919; and the following named persons are hereby appointed as managers of election, viz: F. H. Copeland, Frank Hiers, and J. F. Chassereau, and it is further ordered that the polls of said election shall be opei? at 8 o'clock a. m. and close at 4 o'clock p. m.,. on said day; at said election only qualified voters of the said town, as determined under the laws of this State shall be allowed to vote, and the election shall be conducted as required under the laws pf this State, in "such cases made and provided. Those approving the granting of said franchise will vote "for franchise," and those opposed to said franchise will vote "against franchise;" printed or written ballots may be used. The managers will conduct said election as required by [aw, tabulate the vote and make a report to the Town Council in writing. Done in council meeting of the town of Ehrhardt, S. C., this the 8th lav nf Dpnpmher A. D. 1919, and Dassed by unanimous vote. J. C. ivINARD, itn Intendant. DITIONS AND CONSE- | JCTION MEAN NAPEEITY AND ?LOYMENT IRYONE. ives as well as the ; Bank, we specially i that are to be used on of business and arly ready to meet your ; in this line. us $100,000.00 Br/Jf 4 L l^laf jm vice section; while a nunfbe'r of others have been sought after and consulted with. Of this total number of families! as stated above services were render- j ed to four. Services include the fol-; lowing: Repeated visits to the home -for different purposes, including the giving of advice with regard to health j: and school attendance, etc. A numi her of calls concerning allotments, compensations, liberty bonds, etc., for the families of returned soldiers. Letters written for relatives of soldiers. Interviews with relatives and on several occasions with teachers and phyI DRESSES, COATS AN] We never carry ove: season to another. We all ready to wear at a re 25 pi . ALL WOOI Pink, blue, and gray}: value, $11.75 pair. Part wool, attractive Comforts, good value $7.50 the pair. DOLLS! DOLLS! Our dolls are here, a beautiful line of them?blondes and brunettes, large and | small. Just tiie kind the children want |E Santa Clans to bring S them. $1 to $10 each. B WIRTHMOR AND W rw \ Sold Only ; Our usual attractive 1 worth blouses is here, money. Wirthi: Welwo I DON'T FORGET I f TO SEE OUR DOLLS sicians. Enlisting other helpful influences, such as out of door play for children, wholesome food, recreation and proper clothing. Other forms of help other than in formation only are the following contributions to charity (The report here includes a list of twenty-seven persons who made contributions of clothing and cash) making a total of 100 pieces and $8.00 in cash. Total amount of financial assistance given by home service secretary is $8.00, of which $r> was the gift ofMr. A. M. Denbow for circus tickets for four children; the other S3.00 d suits 25 per ct. off l* readv-to-wear from one have decided to close out duction of :r cent. ribbons. LOur stock of Ribbons is now complete. Any width desired you will find here, including Ribbons for camisoles and bags. ? : . "RT.ANTCETS. >laids, full size, exceptional plaids, $6.00 the pair. as, $3.75, $4.00 and up to 'ELWORTH BLOUSES. XSS5T-W.RTHM0R %{/ *** ?wa?T>; it This Store. j ine of Wirthmor and Wei- I None better made for the | nor $1.50. j rth $2.50 aVERNETH TELEPHONE 41-J. I t ( was used for purchasing clothes and school books. J U LI EX COUNTS EASTERLING, Secretary Home Service Section. ^ i>I ? The famous Holman Bibles are on ' sale in Bamberg only at the Herald Book Store. A few family Bibles on ! hand: MORPHINE habit cured the easy and gentle i way. Whiskey habit by grad- j ual re(lucti?n- Also tobacco cure at KEELEY INSTITUTE Box 75 Columbia, S. C. i nHBOBHOnHnBR Kind old SANr already brought to sands of beautiful 2ifts. Come see wh Christmas presents; 10 further. You w WHAT you want, bi chat the PRICE will Shop now and yc comfortably tha CHRISTMAS CRUS HANDKERCHIEFS! I For Men, Womer Don't fail to see our li kerchiefs. TABLE L 2 yards wide pure linei .sign, $3.75 the yard. 2 yards wide Union line $1.25 the yard. 2 yards wide mercerized ity, $1.00 the yard. 27-inch mercerized napfc for use, $2.75 the dozen. LADIES SILK HOS- fi IEBY m j Pure thread silk II hose, with seams up ij. . the back, a good range u J of colors, ])lenty of so- JJf 4 lid black and white N t and brown. $3, $3.25, j^l $3.50 and $4 the pair. Jy DRAPERIES ANI Our draperies and creto] They are beautiful, just wl the home up for Xmas; co] Prices range from 40c t GEORGETTE One lot Georgette blousei quality georgette, especial selling, $5.00 each. % Other Georgettes up to REFORM I] Get your initials now wh We have these in Old En^ styles. 0MAS & C( BAMBERG, S. C. R. M. ROWELL ' ELECTRICIAN Bamberg, S. C. | Six years experience. House wiring, Fans, Lights, and Electric Irons, etc., repaired. ' c 3 113 rA CLAUS has our store thouand SENSIBLE at WE have for and you will look ill not only find ut you will find < be low. >u can do it more in during the x c !H. ' IANDKERCHIEFS! l and Children. ne of Christmas Hand Men's pure linen handkerchiefs, full size, 50c and 65c each. D Men's mercerized, full size, good quality, 15c and 25c each. * Ladies' pure linen, 35c, 50c, 75c each. Crepe de chines, 15, 25c, 30c, and 50c each. Beautiful boxes in assortments from 1-4 to 1-2 dozen in box, 50 to $2.50 the box. I INENS. I i damask, beautiful de- | m damask, neat design, i damask, excellent qual:ins, hemmed and ready ???? i. ) CRETONNES. anes came in yesterday, hat you want to freshen me in and see them, o $2.50 the yard. BLOUSES. 3, attractive styles, good v ly priced for Christmas $10.00 each. tflTIALS. ile our stock's complete. 1 *lish, Script, and other ) DON'T FORGET # TO SEE OUR DOLLS 1