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Wbz Bamberg $eralb | Thursday, Feb. 19, 1920 SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. _ . ^ The friends of Mrs. E. B. Walker will learn with regret that she is ill with influenza. The friends of Master Caldwell Jones will learn with regret of his Illness at a hospital at Charleston, where he was carr'ed last week for an operation. He is now getting on very nicely. \ Married at Charleston, February 10, Miss Rose Virginia Levinson, of New York City, and Mr. Max Barton Berg. At home at Olar, S. C., after February 22.?Walterboro Press and Standard. Wm. H. Raysor, of Emraett, Tenn., writes The Herald: "As I am off from my old home and don't see any news from there, I want you to send me your paper as long as the check I send in this letter will pay for it." Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hill are recovering from a recent attack of influenza. The'r son, Engene Hill, a student at Bailey Military institute, , Greenwood, is just recovering from pneumonia contracted following an . attack of influenza. \ f C. J. Field, former general manager 1 of the B., E. & W. railroad, in ad- i vis'ng The Herald to change his pa- 1 per to his new address, Southport, ] N. C., adds in his letter: "I like ] this place fine; it is on the mouth of ; Cape Fear river where it enters the < S Atlantic. I live in two blocks of the - ? ?ill ' water front ana Know it win uo nm? in the summer. I hope to get down ! for a few days at an early date." 1 . Faculty Entertaims at Olar. ] 1 Olar,. Feb. 14.?On Friday even- 1 ing the women members of the faculty of the Olar high school entertained at the,home of Mrs. L?. A. Hartzog 1 in the form of a Valentine-leapyear party, a very interesting feature of 1 which was the young women making ' engagements with the young men and : accompaying them to and from the 1 ^ party. The porch, reception hall and par- 1 lor/were decorated suitably for a Val- 1 entine occasion. On entering each girl was given a 1 sl'p of paper by Miss Fredna Creech in which was the name of a young 1 * ? man present. Each was in suspense 1 as to the meaning of the slip until it was explained that each girl was ] to *pay a compliment to the young 1 man whose name she held; each word' of the eompFment was to begin with ' the first letter of his name. He in 1 turn pa'd a similar compliment. 1 Then the guests engaged in a heart 1 hunt, by means of which partners * were matched for progressive hearts ( dice. The prize, a lovely red satin 1 heart of candy, was won by Miss Eu- 1 Pnohurn anrt F! f! K"niffht. I UiVU A/VQWU*** MUM ?. v Refreshments were then served by y Misses Mildred Cook and Myrtle Bar- 1 ker, cons'st'ng of Spanish cream and c heart and diamond cakes. * About thirty guests were present * and spent a most enjoyable evening. Pastor Black Pounded. c c ^ . I Quite a surprise was staged in Colston Branch community in the t Barnwell association on Saturday night, Jan. 24, 1920. After preaching and conference that afternoon 0 Mrs. Bla.k and I went over to v Brother Thomas Clayton's to spend 1 the n ght. Immediately following * supper quite a number of the mem- h bers of that grand little church be- d ' gan to come in. On seeing the large crowd I jokingly asserted to some of c the brethren that it was quite a 1! pleasure to me to know that I was -T seated near a window; for if they u endeavored to mob me, I could v easily make my escape. After a social hour together ac- t companied by some sweet music ren- s dered by Miss Mary Clay-ton and her c cousin we were invited to the dining j a room, where we beheld the table C loaded with good things?such as o hams, sugar, syrup, potatoes, etc., b etc. May God's richest blessings rest c upon these good people and the en- a tire neighborhood. Indeed, it is a t pleasure to serve as pastor any A church where the brethren are so t thoughful and generous as the good! r people of the Colston Branch community. God's richest blessings upon t! them.?Walter Black in Baptist t Courier. y m > i ? t Frank Joyner. t < e Olar, Feb. 14.?Frank Joyner, for ^ many years a resident of Oiar, but who has been living recently with his son. B. A. Joyner, at Cayce, died yes- a terday. The remains were brought to b his oJ 1 home and interred in the a cemetery here this mornmg in the h presence cf a large concourse of friends and relatives. Mr. Joyner was about 70 years of t age. e LOCAL LEGISLATION. Summary of Measures of Special Interest to Bamberg. The Bamberg delegation to the general assembly spent the week-end at their respective homes in the county from their legislative duties in Columbia. Senator Black, who has been ill, was able to return to Columbia last week and resume his duties in the senate. A number of matters pertaining or of special interest to Bamberg and Bamberg county have recently been acted on, and below is given some of these measures: A measure has been enacted to put Bamberg county back in the drainage law." This county has been exempted from the drainage law, and this action will enable the citizens to form drainage districts in any part of the county, and vote bonds for the pur * J?-* -c pose ot enecimg aramage ui mc lands contained in the district. A health and drainage district has been created for the town of Bamberg and the surrounding territory, and a tax levy of three mills has been fixed for the purpose of maintaining the drainage system now being constructed by the city and the government. This drainage district will comprise the entire town of Bamberg and some of the outlying territory affected by the drainage system. A measure has been passed authorizing the county treasurer to pay to the county commissioners the sum of $10,000 out of the county's surplus for road building. This surplus bas been accumulating for several years, and could not be checked out sxcept by legislative permission. A three-mill tax has been levied in Bamberg county for roads. .There bas been no special road tax heretofore. It is estimated that this levy will raise about $12,000 per year for road purposes. The state-wide road bill also provides for a general tax throughout the state for two mills, but this bill has not been passed. [f this bill passes there will fye a road tax in this co.unty of five mills. The commutation road tax in Bamberg county has been increased from 52.00 to $5.00 per year, the money raised from this tax to be spent in the communities in which it is paid. A bill has been passed authorizing the Denmark school district to vote upon the question of issuing $25,000 for the purpose of erecting a new high school building. Appropiration has ben made for the expenditure of $1,250, if so much be necessary to install waterworks and sewerage in the court house and jail, in accordance with the recommendation of the grand jury. An appropriation of $1,000 has been provided for completing the work of re-indexing the records in ;he clerk of court's office, also an ap ?ropriation has been made for new 'urniture for the offices of the clerk )f court and probate judge. These ast named items were also recom nended by the grand jury. Mr. Miley has introduced a statevide bill increasing the amount of )onds which may be issued by in:orporated towns and cities from >;ght per cent, to 15 per cent, of the axable value of the town's property. The delegation has agreed on an .ppropriation of $800 for the purpose >f supplementing the salary of a ;ounty farm demonstration agent for Bamberg county, and $800 is also irovided to carry on the work of the lome demonstration. The bill to ratify the annexation if Colleton county to Bamberg is now ip for consideration, but has been leld up on some technical point by Ir. Padgett, of Colleton. It is stated, Lowever, that there is practically no oubt that the bill will be passed. The delegation has agreed on a ounty tax levy of nine mills, which 3 an increase over the levy of last ear. This increase has been found eressarv in order to continue the fork of the county government. Under the present plans the couny commissioners will be able to contruct another Ir'ghway through the ounty this year, under the same plan dopted in the construction of the !harleston-Savannah highway, that f borrowing the money on notes to e paid by taxes, and automobile liense fees. It is stated that survey will be made some time in he near future on the CharlestonLUgusta highway through the couny, and that construction of this road oad will be started some time soon. It is stated that the state tax levy tr's year will be Ir'gher than hereofore. Wh'le the exart levy has not et been decided on, it will probably e 12 mills. Efforts are being made 3 reduce this levy, and whether thes^ fforts will be successful remains tc e seen. ig <<g>ii Wh'te Spanish Peanuts for seed Iso North Carolina, King early bp oll cotton seed, early Dent seed corn ny quant'ty. S. W. Copeland, Ehr ardt, S. C. 2-2Cr ? nm More than a million people spen' heir vacations ?n the nat'onal for ;sts of Colorado last summer. PROGRAMME. Of Union Meetings of the Barnwell Baptist Association. The following is the programme of the union meetings of the Barnwell Baptist association, which will convene on February 28 and 29 at the following churches: No. 1, at St. John's; No. 2, at Elko; No. 3, at Cypress Chapel. The unions will convene at 10:30 a. m. "How shall we best harvest the results of the 75-million campaign?" 1. Geo. P. White, N. H. Fender, J. F. Carter. 2. F. W. Carnett, C. J. Fickling, T. J. Grubbs. 3. M. W. Rankin, W. A. Dicks, J. O. Sanders. "tlnm nnn mfl Kact rOCjtftrfl tllfl Pi. HU W LClil W c iJWCU A vovvi \j *?*a ble to its rightful place in the life and work of our churches?" 1. D. 0. Hunter, 0. J. Frier, G. J. Herndon. 2. J. W. Kennedy, R. E. Woodward, H. J. Crouch. 3. J. R. Cullom, A. M. Sanders, Rev. E. H. Clark. "Do Baptist churches need a restatement of their attitude toward popular amusements?" 1. Dr. Robert Black, J. H. A. Carter, G. B. Kinard. 2. L. H. Miller, R. B. Fick14ng, R. <R. . Johnston., 3. W. M. Jones, J. M. Grubbs, J. B. Armstrong. "What should be the proper conscience for Baptist churches as to church attendance, and as to the observance of the Sabbath day?" 1. C. W. Jones, C. W. Rentz, Jr., Geo. F. Hlt, D. H. Owings.. 2. F. T. Merritt, J. H. Collins, S. A. Hair, D. W. Heckle. 3. J. W. Folk, J. W. Walker, A. T. Beard. "The A-l Sunday scnooi.' speaKers to be selected by the moderator. Preachers: 1. C. W. Jones or Geo. P. White. 2. F. W. -Carnett or L. H. Miller. 3. J. R. Cullom or W. M. Jones. ^ ? > ? CHURCH SERVICES CLOSED. " ' ? Influenza Epidemic Causes Further Restrictions in Town. The influenza situation in Bamberg has not made any material change within the past week. Several new cases have developed, and there are a few persons in town who have serious attacks of the disease, but the spread of the epidemic has been very slow, and the board of health is very hopeful that the situation will have sufficiently improved this week to remove at least some of the restrictions that have been imposed. On Saturday the pastors of the various churches in the city were notified not to hold church services on Sunday. Quit? a number of cases of influenza are reported from various sections of the county, but up to this time the epidemic is comparatively light. Few pneumonia cases have been reported. Cook-Sanders. Olar, Feb. 15.?On Wednesday, February 11, at noon Miss Belle Cook, an attractive and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Emory Cook, was united in marriage to Jesse O. Sanders, Jr., at the Baptist church in Olar.The church was beautifully and artistically decorated with Southern smilax, palms and ferns, the effect of which was intensified by excluding the light of the day and using soft artificial light. Just before the ceremony Miss Ethel Black , of Bamberg, sang "Just Because I Love You Dear," accompanied by Miss Sadye Harter. The ushers, Millard Morris, Earl Rizer, Bezelle Morris and John Sanders, came in single file in opposite aisles, followed by Miss Marguerite Cook, sister of the bride. Then came the ring bearer, Ruth Sanders, little sister of the bridegroom, carrying the ring in the heart of a calla lily. The dainty little flower girls entered next, Gwendolyn Howell, niece of the bride, ? and Lois Sanders, niece of the bridegroom, scattering rose petals in front '< of the bride. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, James Cook. She was attired in a blue silvertone suit with accessories to match, carrying a bouquet of bride roses and lillies of the valley. At the same time the bridegroom was escorted up the opposite aisle by his brother, 1 Sidney Sanders. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. D. W. Heckel. The happy couple left for various po'nts in Florida. After a short honeymoon they will be at home to the'r friends in Olar. Small Firo Sunday. Early Sunday mcrn'ng the alarm of fire was heard, and the fire department responded to find that a blaze had done small damage to the Mary Ann Bamberg ha I at Carlisi? ehool. The fire had evidently aualr on the roof from snarl s. By the time the fi:ro department arr ved. I'ovrevcr, the Vaze was under control - number of the Carl'sle cadets ht>? ng climbed to the roof and put t!v: are out with buckets of water. DEATH CERTIFICATES. Bamberg Post, A. L., Delivers Freneh Government Memorials. The Bamberg county post of the American Legion has received from the French government a memorial death certificate for the family of each American soldier or sailor from this county who was killed in France. These certificates have been delivered by mail, by the local post of the Legion, to the following: Lang Atterberry, Denmark. Mrs. Ella Coleman, Denmark. Mrs. Olivia Holman, Denmark. Mrs. Rachael Carter, Bamberg. Mrs. Hattie Morris, Govan. Lula Kearse and J. F. Kearse, Ehrhardt. Henry Zeigler, Bamberg. Mrs. Bessie Felder, Bamberg. Mary Ann Miller, Bamberg. Isabella Nimmons, Bamberg. Olive Fleming, Bamberg. Mrs. Isham Goodwin, Bamberg. Maserine Wright, Bamberg. Edward Franklin, Olar. Hattie Stevens, Ehrhardt. Amos Carter, Ehrhardt. Lucia, Martin, Lees. Flora Grant, Midway. Carine Coleman, Denmark. Hattie Mitchell, Denmark. The local post has also received from the French government quite a number of souvenir pamphlets, to be given each former member of the American expeditionary forces, expressing the appreciation of the French nation for the services of our troops who served in France. Any soldier or sailor who served overseas may serure one these booklets by request to the Bamberg county post, American Legion. The post is glad to be able to announce that circulars received by it show that government life insurance has been made more liberal by the L ill r? K*r a An oweeu uiii, icccuuj ijasocu ujr v,uu.gress, and approved by the President. Thes law, among other things, makes policies payable in a lump sum, if desired, and greatly enlarges the permitted class of beneficiaries. Lapsed insurance may be reinstated now simply by the payment of two months premiums, and the term insurance may be converted into any of the following six forms of insurance: Ordinary life, 20-pay life, 30-pay life, 20-year endowment, 30-year endowment, and endowment maturing at age 62. The rates are very low indeed, and full information may be obtained by a request to the bureau of war risk insurance, Washington, D. C. DIED OF PNEUMONIA. James M. Richardson Snccumbs to Fatal Attack Saturday. James M. Richardson, a well known young man residing near town, died last Sunday of pneumonia contracted during an attack of influenza. The young man had been seriously ill for several days. The remains were interred Monday at the Edisto Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Williams conducting the funeral services. The young man is survived by his parents, three zrothers and three sisters, and many sincere friends. Mr. Richardson was the son of Mr. J. A. Richardson, a prominent farmer, and was about 28 yiars of age. He served in tne army aunng uie period the United States participated in the war, but was not sent to ; France. . , He was well liked by his many friends, and the news of his death was a source of great sadness to his , acquaintances. Fourteen members \ of his family, or near relatives, have < had attacks of influenza within the < past two weeks. 1 < > ? No Flu in Olar. Dr. L. A. Hartzog, of Olar, was in the city last Thursday, and called the attention of The Herald to the fact j that there is no influenza in Olar, < as was previously reported. Dr. j Hartzog stated that there had been , one or twro cases near Olar, but that ] by taking strict measures of precau- i tion, there had been no spread of the j epidemic. ] When these cases appeared, Dr. ] Hartzog stated, the Olar town council had met and passed an ordinance putting on a strict quarantine on any house where the influenza might appear. ] Sandifer-Momier. , 1 A surpr'se marriage occurred in Bamherg last Thursday, when Miss 3 Evelyn Sandifer was qui eyy married at the Baptist parsonage to W. W. , Momier, of Charleston, the Rev. Geo. \ P. White officiatin. Immediately ; after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Momier motored to Denmark to take the Seaboard tra'n for points, in Flor- i ;da for a wedding trip. Upon their return they w 11 reside in Charleston. < where Mr. Momier has a posit'on ir. the navy yard. Mrs. Momier is the daughter of the late Mr. B. Sand for and has numerous friends in Bamberg. . QUARANTINE AT CARLISLE. Xo One Allowed to Enter or to Leave Campus. Since Saturday night, February 7, Carlisle has been under what is probably the most strict quarantine in the history of the school. The board of health decided that now is the time to fight the disease if it is intended to fight it at all, and as there is no influenza in Carlisle the school fell in with the plan of the board so that work could continue. The students from town who could not arrange to move into the barracks are not allowed to attend classes, and an}' cadets who may enter are kept isolated for at least forty-eight hours, under the eye of the nurse and physician. The campus has been divided up into sentry posts, and is under a continual guard from reville to taps. No one is allowed to enter or leave the campus except those who are engaged in the necessary work of running the school. It is hoped that with this quarantine and other preventive measures the school will escape the disease. While it seems a little strange to be confined to the campus, the faculty and cadets are making the best of it, and are by no means having a dull time. On Monday afternoon the cadet corps had quite an enjoyable time on the drill field. They had one-hundred and fitty yard dashes, three legged races, and finally a tug of wkr. The fifty yard dash by the faculty furnished much amusement. Some entertainments are also being planned. From a military standpoint, the quarantine will be worth much to the battalion, since it has given them valuable experience in actual guard mount. The four companies take it in turn, each company being on duty a day at a time. Formal guard mount is rather difficult, but the work has gone forward so rapidly that one none would hardly now that it was entirely new at the beginning of the week. The band takes quite an important and most interesting part in the guard mount. irnm < <gi mm RUDOLPH HUGHES. . Former Bamberg Boy Died in Norfolk, Va., Saturday. The remains of Rudolph Hughes were brought to Bamberg Monday and interred Monday afternoon at Southend cemetery, in t>e presence of a number of his relatives and friends here. The funeral services were conducted at the grave by the Rev. Geo. P. White. Mr. Hughes, who .was about 17 years of age, died in Norfolk, Va., last Saturday. He was the son of Martin Hughes, who formerly lived about three miles from Bamberg. Mr. Hughes and his family moved to Norfolk about three years ago. The young man had many relatives > and friends here, to whom the news of his death came as quite a shock. Hutto-Herndon. Miss Nelle Hutto and J. Thurmond Herndon were married on Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage, the Rev. Geo. P. White performing the ceremony. Only a few relatives and intimate friends were present, no cards having been issued. MrMs. Herndon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hutto, of this city, and is quite a popular young "? ~ e woman among a large umae ui friends. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Herndon, of the Denmark section. He now holds i responsible position in Charleston, and is a most estimable young man. The best wishes of many frienJs are extended for a long and happy life. mm m* Morris-Smith. Mr. Roy M. Smith, of Hartsville, 3. C., and Miss Edna Morris, of Olar, 3. C., were married at the Baptist parsoinage Wednesday afternoon at \ o'clock, Dr. .McLean speaking the beautiful words that made them husband and wife. These fine young )eople will make their future home in Denmark, S. C.?Aiken Journal and Review. rnlstnn x'rvs. Miss Evelyn Kirkland, MMrs* Leila Bessinger and Messrs. George and lack Kearse spent Sunday and Mon3ay with Miss Tibbie Padgett in Wal:erboro. Miss Cora McMillan spent Friday light with Mrs. Leila Bessmger. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Clayton and ' children, of Cayce, spent a few days this week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Beard and family dined with Mr. and Mrs. B. D. B'shop Sunday. Mrs. Thos. Clayton, M?ss Mary Clayton and Mr. Frank Kirkland, Jr. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. M. Clayton in "Walterboro Sunday. Ready Reckoners on sale at the Herald Book Store. LIVE STOCK REPORT. Increase Shown in Number of Cow?f Horses, Mules, Hogs. The annual live stock report for South Carolina, issued Feb. 10 bj B. B. Hare, field agent of the bureau of v crop estimates, shows an increase in the number of horses, mules, cowa, and hogs in the state of from two to four per cent. Below are given the figures for Bamberg and neighboring counties, together with the values: Horses. Number. Value. Aiken 2,500 $450,00# / Allendale 800 124,00# Bamberg 1,210 217,(TO# Barnwell 1,200 226,00# Colleton 2,200 396,00# Hampton 1,270 228,000 v Orangeburg ....4,751 855,18# Mules. Number Value. Aiken 7,100 $1,640,10# A o j a a r a j A A# -ttuieiiucue i,tuu 3Di,UU? Bamberg 3,500 808,500 Barnwell 3,800 877,000 Colleton 4,600 1,062,600 Hampton 2,800 446,000 Orangeburg ..9,600 2,217,600 Cattle, Milk Cows. Number , Value. Aiken 12,000 ;$ 708,000 Allendale .... 2,800 165,000 Bamberg .... 4,300 253,700 Barnwell .... 4,800 283,200 Colleton ....18,400 1,085,600 Hampton .... 5,800 342,200 Orangeburg.,16,800 991,200 Swine. Number Value. Aiken 46,000 $ 989,000 Allendale ....14,000- 301,000 4 Bamberg ....26,000 559,000 Barnwell ....29,000 625,500 Colleton ....25,800 554,700 Hampton ....13,400 288,100 -Orangeburg.,82,500 1,773,750 BUUILDIXG STARTED. Ground Broken for Erection of Big Cotton Mill Annex. Ground was broken Monday for the erection of the big annex to the Bamberg Cotton Mills, now .the San- . tee Mills. The new building :s to be erected immediately, and will be a large addition to the facilities of the local cotton mi#. The annex is to be located on the north side of the present mill building. In this new structure will be placed new and modern mill machinery. In addition to this extensive changes will be made, it is understood, in the old mill building, including the installation of new machinery, etc. _ The total cost of the work, including repairs' and machinery, %1I1 approximate $3515,000, and severalweeks will be required to complete the work. ? i>? ? Expands Business. The Bamberg Lumber company, AwrrnnioA/l ml f Vi iffi TM?1 T* I C7V/C1I Lljf Ul^aUiLCU. VY 1111 iio jf 1 lUV/ii/wi place of business in Bamberg, has purchased the Spripkle Lumber yard in Orangeburg, one one of the largest concerns of the kind in the state, and will hereafter operate this plant. Arrangements are now being made to establish lumber yards in various parts of the state. 9 : White Spanish Peanuts for seed, also North Carolina, King early big boll cotton seed, early Dent seed corm, any quantity. S. W. Copeland, Ehrhardt, S. C. 2-26* SPECIAL NOTICES. For Sale?House and lot on Carlisle street. H. G. DELK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?House and lot on Railroad avenue. B. W. SIMMONS, Bamberg, S. C. ltp For Sale?Ford roadster in perfect condition, cheap for cash. E. H. DUNCAN, Bamberg, S. C. ltp j Taken up?Large black mare mule, spl't in ear. I. B. F. MTDDLETON, A. R. Dempsey's place, near M dway. For Sale?Four x 18 sawed cypres* shingles. For prices apply to G. W; KEARSE, R. F. D. 2, Bamberg, 9. C. tfn Lost?Savings pass book No. 622, issued by the Bamberg Banking Co. to Miss Mary Ellen Eaves. Finder will please return to owner or leave at the above named bank. 2-26* We are Now Prepared to furnish tobacco planters with flues f$r to- , bacco barns. You may leave your order with C. R. BRABHAM, SR., or . Ernest Lewis, at Bamberg. 2-19* * For Sale?Household furniture. Can get house for balance of year if you purchase furniture. Will sell cheap, one-third cash, balance in 12 ri u ruTXTr" A M RomWix Ill UII 11113. ?J. ix. a-ruAU tsw S. C. ltp Strayed?From my place ]*&b. 16, one medium size Shepherd bitch. Small head and ears, black with tan legs, wh te spot on back of ne k, answers to name "Teddy." Reward for return to W. S. BAMBERG, Bamberg, S. C. ltp Wanted?.Men or women to take orders among friends and ne ghbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, full lines for men, women and ch ldren. Eliminates darning. We pay 50c an hour for spare time or $24 for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write. INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL, Norristown, Pa. 26 * I