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PERSONAL MENTION. j People Visiting in This City and at Other Points. \ ?Dr. George F. Hair spent a short while in Blackville Friday. ?Mrs. Geo. P. White is visiting relatives in Union this week. ?R. A. Goolsby, of Denmark, was a visitor to Bamberg last Friday. ?Otis Brabham, of Allendale, was j in the city yesterday for a short j while. X ?Representative Miley and Senator Black spent the week-end at home from Columbia. ?Missvj Thelma Faust, of Macon, Ga., is visiting friends at her old home in Bamberg. ?Miss May Screven, of Jacksonville, Fla., spent a short while in Bamberg recently. ?Mrs. H. M. Graham, of Greenwood, spent several days in the city last week with relatives and friends. "?Miss Bertie Cleckley, of Aiken, spent the past week-end on a visit to friends and relatives in Bamberg. ?Mrs. M. A. Squier, of Savannah, Gft., is visiting her parents in Bamberg, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Sr. ?Edwin C. Bruce, Jr., county farm demonstration agent for Hampton county, spent the past week-end at his home here. ?Miss Eunice Hunter came home last week from Winthrop college, Rock Hill, to recuperate from a recent attack of influenza. ?Mrs. J. J. Cudd and little daughter, of Spartanburg, are visiting the former's parents, Dr. and Mrs. George F. Hair, in this city. ?Kinard Herndon, a student of Bailey Military institute, Greenwood, i* at home. the school beiner closed on account of influenza. ?The many friends here of Mrs. J. B. Black, Jr., will be delighted to know that she has returned home restored to health after an operation in Charleston. ?O. D. Faust, of Jacksonville, Fla., who has recently been ill with influenza in a Charleston hospital, has sufficiently recovered to be at his old home in Bamberg for a short while. ?C. W. Rentz, Jr., accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hitt and children and Charles Strom, motored to McCormick county Saturday afternoon. On account of the condition of the roads in Edgefield county, how- , ever, it was necessary for Mr. Rentz to leave his car, and the party returned on the train. ?W. D. Rhoad, Sr., and his son, F.. M. Rhoad, left Monday afternoon for Baltimore, where they will stop over a few days before proceeding to New York City, at which place Mr. Rhoad, the senior, will purchase goods in the market, while Marion Rhoad will enter a business college where he expects to remain as a student for several months. COLSTON CLIPPINGS. Items of Local and Personal Mention of Neighborhood. Colston, Feb. 24.?Miss Belle Nickles spent Saturday in Orangeburg. JSISS luaggm -CiCtsier, ui Dauiueig, spent a few days this week with Miss Aileen Beard. Mrs Henry Zorn, of Denmark, visited her sister, Mrs. J. F. Clayton, a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Best and son, Wilmot, dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kirkland Sunday. Miss Cora McMillan and Miss Natalie Kearse spent Sunday night with Mrs. Julius McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jennings, Jr., and children were visitors in Black ille Sunday. Misses Thyra Cloodwin, Octavie McMillan and Easter Padgett were the Sunday guests of Miss Aileen Beard. Mr/ and Mrs. J. A. J. Rice and Miss Bdna Rice, of Bamberg, were the * guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clayton Sunday. < < ! > Pastors' Conference. Jtichord I. Manning, chairman of the state advisory committee of the Interchurch World Movement in this State, has sent a circular letter to the pastors of all evangelical protestant churches in the state calling for a conference of pastors to be held on March 3 to 5. "The immediate cause of the call," reads the letter in part, "is the feeling of an imperative duty to bring every church, through its pastor, the knowledge of the religious needs of the world as revealed by the completion of the first stage of the world, ] national, state and county surveys in- i itiated by the Interchurch World Movement. * * * The South Carolina county survey has unfolded crying needs which will be presented. We who have so well learned the lesson < f effective cooperation, in the recent world war, may with wisdom apply that lesson in our battle to establish : the kingdom of Jesus Christ on . earth." ALGENON P. GUESS. Prominent Denmark Citizen Succumbs to Pneumonia Attack. Last Saturday morning at 1:30 o'clock Algenon P. Guess, a prominent Denmark citizen, died at his home following an illness of a week of influenza and pneumonia. Mr. Guess was stricken with influenza upon his return from a business trip to Columbia a week previous to his death. Pneumonia set in a few days later and all efforts to stay the hand of death were futile. The remains were interred Sunday at the Denmark cemetery, the funeral being in charge of the Orangeburg commandery of the Knights Templar, of which he was a prominent member. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends, including a number from Bamberg. Mr. Guess is survived by his wid i at: T"> ?^t U>v, wuo Wcis Alias rtusa ouaiaiu^ ui Rock Hill, before her marriage, and two small children, Algenon, Jr., and Frank. His mother, Mrs. J. G. H. Guess, also survives him. His father died about a year ago. He was 32 years of age, and was prominently identified with the affairs of his community. He was elected mayor of Denmark some time ago, and was serving in this position when he died. Editor The Herald:?It is not my intention to write a eulogy on the life and character of my departed friend just because I am filled with inexpressable sadness as I strike the keys of my typewriter;'but, rather, to bring to the notice of his many friends the varied characteristics that made the young man so justly, verypopular. About twenty-two or three years ago, I came to this little town to take charge of the public schools. The place is not very far from my old home in Orangeburg county, but far enough to make the village an entirely strange field to me. The people were in many respects different from these of my home community and public sentiment moulded along quite different lines. I was told that the school boys had tossed the former school teacher out of the window and the reputation of the childhood of the community was decidedly below par. I distinctly remember the full face of a tiny little boy with most wonderful dancing eyes that apparently took in the whole world at one glance. I was enxious to learn the name of the little boy and find out all about his parents. The school was rapidly oiganized and the pupils properly assigned to their classes. As a matter of curiostiy I set about to find out something more of my interesting, attractive lad, after the school machinery was in full swing. I found him in the primary department, a pupil of one of the greatest teachers South Carolina has ever known, Mrs. Julia Day, who has long since died. At a glance, I fixed my eyes upon the little boy and made my way to him just as he was passing out of the door of the school room. I asked the little fellow what was his name. His re sponse was quick and I ever afterwards remembered the name of Algenon Guess. Content to know the name of this fascinating, mischievous boy, I turned my attention to the thousands of demands of a poorly organized community because public sentiment was not yet born here to wield its pow3rful influence. Public sentiment had to be made outright. The embryo of it was tucked away during those days and Denmark to me was truly named ? Behind the Times ? because the people were not properly interested in children and beautiful ideals. My, how the times have changed! The wonder and thrills of modern life greet us on every side. About two months after school had opened Algenon Guess and another lad were sent into my room; the former, charged with the crime of deliberately tripping the latter while the line of march was in motion during the midday recess. Algenon stood before me for the first time a subject for chastisement and by his side the victim with the blood streaming down his sun-tanned, left leg. I shall never forget the picture. I questioned Algenon but he made no reply but every moment his face and eyes grew more interesting and the wonderful little fellow maintained silence until I reached back for the real maker of men, the favorite rod. Algenon looked up into my face and said, "Mr. Wiggins, I deserve a whipping, but I did not intend to hurt the boy." About that time the victim began to rub his eyes with his knuckles at such a rate until I thought physical damage may be done to them to an alarming degree. Between sobs the injured kid began to beg for Algenon, because he was his friend. The pleas were pitiable. That afternoon I learned something about the character of my deceased friend and pupil. All these interevening years the name and the character have appealed to me. The name becoming more and more dramatic as a power of good and the character ripening to a stage of magnificent attraction. The death of Mr. Guess comes as a shock, indeeed. Just a few days ago, lie was walking our streets doing his best as a good citizen and mayor of our town. His public spirit was ever ablaze. He was interested in those public issues which surround and i protect a community. During this present year we have j had quite a battle maintaining disi cipline and standard at school. One j afternoon, not many weeks ago, Mr. Guess stopped at my banking office and showed inclination to talk about the days that are past, happy days too, for in those days the foundation of his life was made into a pattern, the beauty and grandeur of it now engulfed in glory. The boy is gone. Milleniums may come and go, but we shall never forget him. Time will be made richer by the foot-prints left on the highways of community interest. With closed doors, the busy hum of the busy day gone, we chatted about some of the very incidents I have herein noted. With laughter he told me of many incidents I had failed to recall for future narration. Memory is a poor standby in the study of a life like my friend's. Vivacity covers the deed ofvmes. I recall now the intense interest he displayed for his boys. We talked about the great democracy in public schools and he expressed delight in having a boy there, especially now, when the world was undergoing changes, the beginning of which was world-wide war and the closing of it, scattering disease and suffering. Little did I think that influenza, a topic of our conversation, would forever shut him off from the visions of a home with educated boys to greet him and mother as they came into and went out of the happy home. His interest in the school was great. Great because he loved his boys. Great, because without it, their citizenship would be less potent. So I learned again, in addition to the name anu the character, the real burning meaning of a father's ambition for his children. I trust both of them will become the real ideals of the departed father, a comfort and joy for the bereaved mother. A good name, a good character and ambition for his children, these at- i tributes point the way to the worth of the man. His intentions must be good, his heart must be filled with I longings and tenderness not only for : his own dear ones but most assuredly ' for others. Two or three winters j past, I happened to meet him just ] across the Southern railroad; he, going down to his place of business and < I, approaching my bank. From be- , hind the cars on the side-track a voice called out "Mister?Mister." We turned our faces in the direction of the pathetic appeal and we were 4 soon in conversation with a young < man, far away from his home and in , deep distress, cold and hungry. Al- ^ genon listened to the black faced urchin for quite awhile and at last 4 placed into his hands a silver dollar, 4 saying, "My young fellow, go home < ; and make a man of yourself, you < look too great to be a tramp." The little, young hobo began to weep. The word "home" brought to him recollections of happiness, a mother, a father, sisters and brothers. He left us sobbing, "I am going home."/ Few men stop to give to a lonely', companionless wanderer sympathy. Algenon had a heart for others. With such characteristics he was deservedly popular. I close this attestation of the worth of the young man with the wish that the young men of today may live with a distinctive purpose in view; of enhancing the value of their own lives and thereby making others happier and more thoughtful of the sweet invitations God is eternally sending through thousands of mediums to the millions of immortal youths. J. ARTHUR WIGGINS. D AirvM/\n/) O m aa 1* r\f nronOffi- ? 'lia^lilUllU ouiuan, \j L burg, visited relatives and friends at his old home in Bamberg Sunday. (^^Distinctive < ' Social < ^5FStationerX < /A i \ww One of the surest evidences of good taSte is the stationery on which you write to friends and acquaintances near and far. This line we are showing is essentially a line of good taSte and refinement. It will be a pleasure to show it to you and a pleasure for you to use it. For Sale in Bamberg only at HERALD BOOK STORE. 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. i, at St. John's: No. 2, at Elko; No. 3, at Cypress Chapel. The unions'will convene at 10:30 a. m. "Mow 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. Fick1.'ng, T. J. Grubbs. 3. M. W. Rankm, W. A. Dicks, J. 0. Sanders. "How can we best restore the Bible to its rightful place in the life and work of our churches?" 1. D. O. Hunter, O. 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'/" l. Dr. kodert Black, J. H. A. Carter, G. B. Kinard. 2. L. H. Miller, R. B. Fickling, 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.< Hair, D. H. Owings. 2. F. T. Mer-j ritt, J. H. Collins, S. A. Hair, D. W. Heckle. 3. J. W. Folk, J. W. Wal-! ker, A. T. Beard. "The A-l Sunday school." Speakers to be selected by the moderator, i Preachers: 1. C. W. Jones or Geo. | P. White. 2. F. W. Carnett or L. j H. Miller. 3. J. R. Cullom or W. M. Jones.The biggest stock of ledgers, cash ried by any store in this section of the State. All bought before the recent advances in price. Our prices have not been advanced. The Herald j Book Store. ^ < i m White Spanish Peanuts for seed, also North Carolina, King early big boll cotton seed, early Dent seed corn, any quantity. S. W. Copeland, Ehrhardt, S. C. 2-2 6n Hie 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 nor ringing in head. Remember the fall name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 30c. A^A A^A A A^A ( f^vV^y?^yy^v ^ ^ 1 We Pa ft ? terest 1 inghi TT > You may you are > * ment. V * ? accounts, TT We will 1 Yy cerning i Our exte ? ! service tc ft SXJRPH <? ? CAPITA %% II "S? n jry Peo tx BA] V? ?n FY FY ? A. M. DENBC ? ?? President **y A^A A^k A^A AV TAT TAT iy TA^ TAT VAT TAT TAT VAT TAV TAT TA I WhUe Spanish Peanuts for seed,. also North Carolina, King early big boll cotton seed, early Dent seed corn, j any quantity. S. W. Copeland, Ehr-1 hardt, S. C. 2-26n j NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHAHCE. ! I ? | Notice is hereby given that 1, Mrs. ; I Mary C. Cleckley, executrix of the i estate of Dr. J. J. Cleckley, deceased, j I will tile my final return and account- j j ing of said estate with the probate j judge of Bamberg county on Satin--1 j day, March 20, 1920. at his office in! j Bamberg. S. C., and will at the same : time make application for my final j discharge as executrix of the said ! estate. | MRS. MARY C. CLECKLEY, TTYOfiifriv i Feb. 2t, 1920. 2-1 Si j I gasoline and 01 Any Capacity up t pumps?electrica: ible, and air compressob And Complete Equipment for Prompt Delivery w. b. sasnett, ORANGE! ! =========== I Lurr y In thanking my many ?? the business given me ii nounce that I have move & with tho hor>o of iriereasir J" '' -? ? ~ jr <? I may fill orders more pre ?i> I will maintain a lum <? Chero-Cola building aero; in tlue building. <? I am also building a cb <? me to carry in stock fl( times. <? Your continued patro y appreciated and will rec <? as it is possible for me 1 |> you. ? Car Flooring, Ceiling an< ?* J.H.I V BAMBE] V ty 3 Per Ct on Funds 1 restment r deposit with us the funds f awaiting the opportunity fo: 7e pay three per cent, interesl and they are subject to check. )e glad to have you call or writ unds you may wish to deposit nsitro hnnlriric facilities also t W V ) you in many ways. js And profits. $28, G l $25,c rplus Fii pies B; VIBERG, SOUTH CAROLIN. The Bank With a Surplus' >w, c. w V A^A A4A A^A A^A A^A A^t. Ak V ATA ATA ATA ATA AT> ATA ATA ATA A-iWLi NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDIOHS. All persons having claims against the estate of Dr. .1. .1. Cleckley, deceased, will please hie the same, duly itemized and verified, with the undersigned within the lime required by law, and all persons indebted to the said estate will please pay said indebtedness to the undersigned. MRS. MARY C. CLECKLEY, Executrix. Feb. 24, 1020. 3-1 In The grand total of all the gold ore produced in the United States since 1702 is about half of the amount of the last United States victory bond issue. ' 1 ? * ? ?- ? 4 M 1* m M />U n t If A Vt " OUniaili pen iun, m an aiAtj uuiHps, at Herald Book Store. L STORAGE TANKS 9 :o 100,000 Callous. 3 L VISIBLE, HAND VIS- 1 OLD STYLE. ' :S, TANK WAGONS 9 Service Stations and Garages. Ig Write or Wire ? Orangeburg, S. C. 9 tURG, S. O. g iber! I I friends and patrons for i the past, I wish to an ?d my mill in the country ?/ x ig the output in order that * >mptly. & ber yard in front of the ss the street and my office x ty kiln, wThich will enable )oring and ceiling at all Y nage will be very much eive as prompt attention to give. Again thanking ? X I Shingles Just Received. 1 . r-x. w "m. y t jl J I A U !-> y EtG, S. C. V V A^k A. A. A A4A A A^A A^k "^T T^T^T T^T ?? :nt. In- jj Wait- I ft 4* 1 ?? it ft if or which VV r invest- ' Vj ; on such- Vy IT if' ;e us con- Vy with us. *< ;an be of vf if if 1 >00.00 ft >00.00 ft tt if L Ol TX || ank J. i) w V: YY . RENTZ, JR., Cashier ft V % ^ - r-j