Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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HIS UNSEEN GUEST Waitress Tells of Experience, in Serving Ghost ?Id Gentleman May Have Been a Lit tie "Off," but Her Notion Is That He Had Recently Lost a Loved Grandchild. Jane, who has worked in one particular section of the lunch counter of one of the great New York hotels since the day it was opened, is the best waitress that ever set down a dish without a spill or a clatter?so say the discriminating. Her deftness, her quiet manners, her promptness?above all her unfailing politeness?stamp her as one apart from the sisterhood. She was serene and composed while she dealt with one of those peckish, snap py men who had dropped in under the Impression that because one sits on a tool in this excellent place it is cheap. It isn't. He was a little ashamed to fuss about the prices, so he fussed about everything else. But at last he departed, and serene Jane permitted herself a weary smile. "You have to get along with all kinds, don't you?" remarked a patron. "Indeed, yes," said Jane. "I served ghost yesterday morning." "An old gentleman came in quite early, for breakfast. He was beautifully dressed; I think he was one of the hotel guests; at least he came in that entrance. He chose a stool and when somebody tried to sit beside him. be said, 'Pardon me, but can't you see that seat Is taken?' He ordered toast, soft boiled eggs and coifee. Then he turned to the vacant stool and asked, What would you like, my dear?' > "He paused as If for an answer. Apparently he heard one, for he said to me with a smile, as if amused at the notion, 'A piece of pie and a cup of weak coffee with milk and some rolls.* "There wasn't any pie at that hour and so he ordered sliced peaches. I brought all the things and arranged them as if for two. By that time people were moving away from him. He buttered the rolls at the vacant place before he ate a bite hiitself. Then he made his own breakfast. I thought > there might be a scene about the two checks, bnt no. He added them up aloud and correctly; counted out the change in his hand; left a tip in front ?f each plate and then asked for a paper sack. In It he put an unbroken roll. Then he paid the cashier and went out. They found the paper bag with the roll In it outside on the Steps." "Could you make out whether he thought he was talking to a man or a woman?" asked the patron. "I thought It was a little child," said Jane softly. "He always looked down when he spoke to ft, and he buttered the rolls, and the pie order for breakfast was childish, too?I thought," and ' Jane's eyes seemed a little misty. "I thought maybe he had lost a favorite grandchild." Bananas Make Berlin Glad. As I was passing down the Frederichstrasse, says a correspondent of the London Times writing from Berlin, my eye was caught by a crowd of people which suddenly collected in front of a delicatessen shop. It was only with difficulty that One could get near enough to see what it was that attracted so much attention. I heard exclamations of wonder , and admiration, and on looking a lit-. tie more closely saw?a bunch of - - - 1 ?~ J oananas woica uie suupKeepcr uuu just hung up In the window and which was a novelty to the Berliners, who for nearly five years have seen not a trace of fruit, once so plentiful in the capital. The smiling faces and little jokes made it quite evident that the banana was recognized as a symbol of peace, and that the delight felt at its presence was due to the evidence it af forded that the blockade is a thing of the past. Took Ride on Torpedo. ! \ Probably the only man who ever rode a naval .torpedo under way is Nelson H. Blount, a Yale graduate, now at the Newport torpedo station. Some time ago, when Mr. Blount was experimenting at New London, he wanted to go with the torpedo, so he rigged a saddle and two small pontoons on the sides, and taking his seat, had the missile fired from the surface and started on his daring ride. When the torpedo spent itself the inventor was still on top. Only One Language for Honolulu. A committee of the Honolulu Advertising club, appointed to investigate the dual language schools a? now conducted, has reported that the system Is objectionable and should be abolished. It recommends gradual elimination of schools conducted in any language other than English through development of an enlarged government school curriculum.?Christian Science Monitor. Making a Distinction. "The people in your community j seem all mixed up in the vote on prohibition." "WpII " reolied Uncle Bill Bottle ton, "some of os highbrows attempt gome mijrhty fine distinctions. We approve prohibition as a theory, but not as a condition." An Instance. "Like produces like." "Nvt always, for the doctor told os it was the well water that made us i all siol." FIGHTING THE INSECT PESTS Suggestions From the Entomologist About Combating Boll Weevils, Scales, Twig Girdlers, Stored Grain | Insects, etc. Clemson College. Dec. 29.?The farmers of South Carolina have come face to face with the boll weevil problem and never before has it been necessary for them to do as careful planning during the winter as it is now. The boll weevil injury is directly dependent upon the weather conditions. If the season is moist and favorable for weevil development, very serious damage is expected in the southern part of the state approximately below a line extending from Augusta to Charleston, but severe damage may also be expected in the Coastal counties between Charleston and the North Carolina line if the season is wet One of the most important habits that we must form in general farm management is to practice farm cleaning during the fall and winter because most of our insect pests, including the boll weevil, find winter shelter in the dead leaves and grass, and along ditch banks, fence rows, wood lots, old orchards and roadsides. Several of our most serious pests find winter-quarters in and around the cotton and corn stalks during the winter. If for any reason these stalks have not been prop erly cleaned up by plowirg under, burning, or otherwise by December first, It should be done immediately; and ii any remain by January first, they should not be allowed to stay one day longer. In the dead grass, along wood lots, under bark, and around stumps that are left in the field millions of field crop insect pests winter successfully. Therefore, a farmer should never fail to Icok upon the stumps in the field as a winter hotel for the accomodation of farm pests. The Shot Hole Borer. In many of the orchards at this season of the year there are trees that have the bark full of small holes the size of a number eight shot. These holes are made by the shot hole boreT or fruit bark beetle, and as this pest stays in the bark during the winter in the grub stage, it is now the proper time of the year to give it very close attention. A tree infested with shot hole borers is not to be regarded as a sound tree. In most cases it has been weakened by peach tree borer in the crown, or scale on the 'bark, or both, and when a tree is thus weakened it becomes an ideal breeding ground for the shot hole borer. Prune the tree back thoroughly and cut out all badly infested branches; But if you do not intend to burn this material immediately, then you mioht as well leave it on the tree. Burn all pruned material and do not let it lie in the orchard. Control Of Scales. The lime-sulphur wa?h, one of the HnAi) fV? A AAntrnl of IIIBCUIIV UC5 U3CU 1U1 uic Vsisuvivx vi scale, may be purchased in the market or it may be made at home preferably by means of a steam boiler. It can also be made bv the use of a large iron kettle, provided the correct formula is used and directions followed closely. For information as to where the material can be obtained write to the Extension Service. Hhose desiring to make the material at home by on? method or the other can get full information by writing for Circular 30, South Carolina Experiment Station. Two of the most generally injurious scales infesting the shade trees of onr state are the gloomy scale and the cottony maple scale. They infest principally our sugar and silver maple trees. In the experimental work at this College lime-sulpher wash has not been found a satisfactory control for either of these, but both species can be very satisfactorily controlled by the application of one of the commercial spray oils, properly mixed and properly applied. Ask for information concerning thia method of treatment so that every possible mistake ran be avoided in obtaining the oil, in making correct mixtures, in making the separation test and the proper method of application. Pecan Twig Girdlers. During December and January one should not forget to take a good look at the necan trees. There will be found twigs that were girdled off <by the pecan twig glrdler. Inside of these fallien twigs, are the eggs and larvae of the inr sect, because the mother beetle girdles the limbs between the point where the eggs were laid and the tree. Thes' twigs as well as the girdled litmbs lying under hickory trees in the neighbor hood should be gathered and burned. Stored Grain pests. During the winter Is the time to give the proper treatment to our stored products to prevent injury by the granary pests. Year after year we realize more fully the great importance of conserving our harvest from the granary pests, including rats and mice. More and more it is realized that we must have b^ter constructed granaries that will admit of fumigation. When the granary construction IS propeny acme, mmiga* tion is very simple and very effective as well as inexpensive. Carbon bisulphide, which is the proper fumigant, is obtained in the market at thisiime at a price compartively much more reasonable than most of our other commercial products. For full information in regard to the fumigation of granaries, store houses, etc.. write for press bulletin 131, Extension Service, Clemson College, S. 0. The sire can make or break the herd. Send the scrubs to the butcher; they are worth more that way than ta your herd. The famous Holman Bibles are or sale in Bamberg only at the Herald Book Store. A few family Bibles or hand. 1 ??.? ___?I??_???I? The Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness not ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE* 30c, HONS BACK lj sftthout questions Hunt'sSak? kjj ^a''s 'n the treatment of Eczema, I J I 1/ ^*ct,er Riugwnrm Itch etc Don t f J A become discouraged because other ? 'A treatments failed Hunt'sSalv* has relieved hundreds of such case* You can't lose on oui E?x*': rli Monty Bach C uaranfea Try it at our risk TODAY Price ?Se MACK'S DRUG STORE, Bamberg. J. WESLEY CRUM, JR., ATTORNE Y-AT-LA VV Bamberg, S. C. Practice in State and Federal Courts. Loans negotiated. Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and enriching the blood. You can soon feel its Strengthening, Invigorating Effect. Price 60c. DR. THOMAS BLACK 1)KMAL Sl'ltGKON. ' Graduate Dental Department University of Maryland. Member S. C Stare Dental Association. Office opposite postoffice.' Office hours, 8:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. KAMRKKG. S. C. m PORTABLE AND STATIONARY Engines AND BOILERS Saw, Lat'n and Shingle Mills, Injectors, Pumps and Fittings Wood Saws, Splitters, Shafts, Pulleys, Belting, Gasoline Engines LAKOE STOCK LOMBARD Foundry, Machine, Boiler Works Supply siore. AUGUSTA. GA. , TWICE PROVEN , . \ If you suffer backache, sleepless nights, tired, dull days and distressing urinary disorders, rton't experiment. Read this twice-told testimony. It's Bamborg's evidence ? doubly proven. James A. Mitchell, R. F. D. mail canrier, Calhoun St., Bam/berg, says: "I have taken two boxes of Doan's j Kidney Pills and am glad to give my pfablic endorsement for the benefit; I received. The jar and Jolt o1 driving is, no doufbt, responsible for the weakness and pains I suffered with my back. Doan's Kidney Pills brought me relief in a short while and I never lose a chance to say a good word for them." The above statement was given by M~. Mitchell on May 29, 1914, and on An'uary 22, 1918, he said: MJ always have a good word for Doan's Kidney Pilils, because they cured me of disordered condition of my kidneys and the cure has remained per-manent. Afl I have formerly said In praise of this remedy I gladly confirm. Doan's Kidney Pills are certainly a fine medicine." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills ? the same that Mr. Mitchell had. Foster-MUbum Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. Col<*s Cause Grip ana influenza LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets remove tht cause There is only one "Bromo tfmuiae.* E.W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c. I Best material and workmanship, light running, requires little power; simple, easy to handle. Are made in several sizes and are good, substantial money-making machines down to the smallest size. Write for catolog showing Engines, Boilers and all Saw Mill supplies. "LOMBARD IRON WORKS & 9 SUPPLY CO. I 1 Augusta, Ga. fi j FOR SALE. i | 606 acres farm land with necessary houses and improvements, two miles from Blackville, in Barnwell county, i $30.00 per acre. . 150 acres fine farming land that ! makes bale of cotton per acre, one | and one-half miles from Denmark. | S115.00 per acre. j Nice 6-room residence, electric i I'ghts, garage, garden and otfler imi provements, in town of Denmark. | Price for quick sale $4,000.00 Five room cottage on lot 150 x 100 feet, electric lights and other improvements. in town of Denmark. Price $2,500.00. Five rom house in town of Denmark, lot 100 x 365 feet, good garden, garage, and other Improvements. Building lot near center of town. $350.00. MUTUAL REALTY CO. Denmark, S. C. Great Britain now lays claim to more than 4,000,000 trade unionists. i NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. ? i ? .. . .?r?. .. . .. A. B. U"! Notice is hereby given that the 1 undersigned will file his final ac- INSURA! counting as guardian of the persons ; | and estate of Hattie R. Wroton and Bamberg . Edith Genevera Wroton, infants, al-J ^ ! so as guardian of the persons and es-1 , tate of Hattie R. Wroton, Edith Wro-! Habitual Constip ton, W. Harry Wroton, and Lula Bess ! in 14 to 21 Wroton, infants, on the 19th day o : "LAX-FOS WITH PEPS January, 1920, at 11 o'clock, with i prepared Syrup Tonic-La the Judge of Probate of Bamberg j Constipation. It relie\ county, and will at the same time j should be taken regular! apply to the said Judge of Probate toinduce regular action for letters dismissory as such guar- Regulates. Very Pleas dian. W. H. WROTON, JR. per bottle. Guardian as Above Stated. ? Dec. 17, 1919. 1-8 Raed The Herald, f?~? 111 f U AVOAH Al f 11U1 dCd dl I Announc V ? Y We beg to announce to our fi 4> Bamberg county that our new stab replacing the wooden structure bui completed, and that we are now re ?? home, Our new brick fire proof s ?? tion, afford us the best housing fac ?? to carry at all times a large selecti ?? as our usual guaranteed line of wi saddles, etc., which is complete at dially invited to visit us. t ' i | Just Ar I It gives us pleasure to annou: two carloads of the finest horses e to Bamberg. These animals were tern markets by our buyer, and v They are in the very pink of cond them, whether you desire to buy or <! with us and look our stables over. X k Bought Right a : ** ^ t II a, ? I Jones i *2^ B AMBER* ; * A^l. A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A i^A A^A A^A A^A A^A A^A f" - IIIM? III I > w i' ?? Why We Sell with ! Dreadnau; * I < If TVECAUSE we know thi J3 the kind and the lenj give on a man's car. Batt I tion of battery quality. Nc I that are as rugged, as lastii I for they are made by an e: ] Unequalled as they are. I do not tell the story of Go of experience in building purpose is another indispei mend and sell the Gould I confidence in the makers a advantage of Dreadnaught (I II lesting js SQUARE DEAL t Si Wm. H. jj BAMBERO ^ DELC0-L1GHT The complete Electric Light and Power Plant I Faulkner Electric Service CoM Deal, S. 0. ersHaniberg, S. C. -7:?? MAATONE?The guaranteed tonation Cured . . , Days ic for chills, fever and malaria. 25c IN" is a specially- an(* *^c bottle. xative for Habitual n.t ? . s . . _ . _ res promptly but Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days y for 14 to 21 days Dnig&ists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fall* Tr Cfirrmlotoc on/t t0 cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles, it oumuiaies ana iastantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get ant to Take. 60c -estful sleep after the first application. Price 60c. The Herald Book Store is again , $2.00 year. sp'line macazfnp*. ~i i X1 ' a "~4. A. A A A A A ^WVVVVVVvvvvvv. id Mules J :ement! | i riends and patrons throughout V le building on Railroad avenue, V mc.rI cnmp mnnths a or> has been ^ .livu. uvxxaxj xxivjjivaxk; ~ adv for business in our new v stables, the largest in this sec- Y ilities to be had, and enables us v.J on of horses and mules, as well Y igons, buggies, harness, whips, & ; all times. You are most cor- . I - J nee that we have just received A ind mules that have ever come X personally selected in the Wes- X re can vouch for every animal, ition, and we invite you to see X not. Come in and shake hands X md Sold Right |b| T> ' 'ifi Bros. | 3, S. 0. . ,?|f : ^ *s [ the Battery I j ght Plates 1 tj D 1 I it battery plates determine *th of service a battery can ery plates are the founda> other battery offers plates ug, as Dreadnaught Plates ^elusive Gould process. , Dreadnaught Plates alone h uld Quality. A generation storage batteries for every sable factor. We recomBattery because we have j 4 nd we know the invaluable I J Plates. I? I!V ; i ? Recharging |!| || tepair service I , I Patrick m