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Wbt Panthers Peralb Thursday, April 15,1920. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Hampton and Three Mile school districts have each received the sum of $100 for term extension aid from the state. The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold its April meeting at the church next Tuesday afternoon at 4:30. Material is being received for thei " " Of f ll O erection 01 an ?*?, v?^, Cotton Oil company's plant here. It J is expected that the plant will be in operation within the next few weeks. The secretary of state has issued ' a charter to the Farmers Tibacco Warehouse company, of Bamberg, V with a capital stock of $15,000. The officers are: C. R. Brabham, president; E. C. Hays, vice president, and A. M. Brabham, secretary and treasurer. L. S. Dukes has recently sold his lot and residence on Carlisle street Pnriisift school, the purchase price J being $4,000. Mr. D?ikes is moving to Bowman, where he is to soon open a business and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Godbee are now occupying the Carlisle street cottage. The county chain gang is at present located about one mile from Olar, and is engaged in the construction of a road from Olar to the ColumbiaSavannah highway, a distance of about two miles. An excellent, and much needed, highway is being built connecting Olar with the highway, and will be completed in the next few wjeeks. The training institute for Sunday school workers at the Baptist church was closed last Saturday. The institute proved to be quite a success, as a result of which new enthusiasm has been injected in the Sunday School. Miss "Bliwrtteth Nuckols, superintendent of elementary Sun * day schools, and J. L. Corzine, state superintendent of rural Sunday ? schools, were in charge of the institute here. . The framework o-f the Farmers Tobacco warehouse has been erected, / and the building will soon be com^ pleted. The warehouse has been leased for a term of yeirs to a prominent warehouseman of Lexington, Ky. This building will have a very large capacity, and with two well known competitive warehouse concerns in charge of the local tobacco . warehouses, the prospects for a splendid market in Bamberg this summer are very bright. ^ ? ? m SUGGESTED PROGRAMME. For Western W. M. U.. Division Institute at Willis ton. The following suggested programme of the western division in-] stitute of the W. M. U. is published at the request of Miss Miriam Rice, [ who is at present ill in fthe Baptist hospital, Columbia. The institute is to be held at the Williston Baptist church on Thursday, April 22, at A A A _ I iu:?v a. m. Devotional?10:30-10:40. Greetings?10:40-10:45. Our opportunity for greater development?10:45-10:55, by vice president of the division. Sunbeam conference?Mrs. W. J. | iHatciher. (a) What effect will 75million have on reports? (b) Effect of 75-million on special offerings. (c) Hand work in Sunbeam band, (d) The Bible the first text book. (e) Mission study certificates. (f) T'ools for leaders, (g) Where do mothers teach children that God is??10:55-11:40. Address by Dr. C. E. Burts?11:40 -12:30. Mission study conference, Mrs. I. A. Rigby?18:30-1:15. W. M. S. conference, Mrs. J. R. Fizer. (a) Adjusting old methods to campaign plans, (b) The way to victory, (c) Discussion of problems.?1:15-2:00. A A -Lrwn rn mon + for liinph Afternoon Session. Devotional?3:00-3:10. Y. W. A. conference, Mrs. Geo. E. Davis, (a) Love, the law of the wray. v (b) Loyalty, the witness of the way. (c) Sacrifice, the cost of the way. (d) Blessedness, the reward of the way.?3:10-3:55. R. A. conference, Mrs. Edwin Carpenter. (Topics to be selected.) ?3:55-4:4 0. Closing message. Adjournment. We have in stock gasoline engine driven and also motor driven pumps with storage tanks. Service and satisfaction guaranteed. FAULKNER ELECTRIC SERVICE CO.' tfn The man who wears a SOCIETY BRAND SUIT, KNOX HAT, HANAN SHOES never needs to apologize for his appearance. Get 'em in the latest styles from ARANT'S Inc., Orangeburg, S. C. ANCIENT HISTORY. Interesting Letter Written One Hundred Years Ago Found. Below The Herald prints a letter written to a Bamberg man one hundred years ago by a kinsman in Alabama. The letter is quite interesting. and it will be found entertaining, if not very pleasant, to contemplate the prices of articles named in the letter in comparison with prices oi today. For instance, it will be noted that cotton was worth 12 cents a pound, while bacon was worth six cents, and flour $3,00 a barrel. Verily, those were the good old days. At the time this letter was writ| ten envelopes were unknown. The letter was so folded that it served the dual purpose of both letter and envelope, being sealed on the back with wax. In those days there were no railroads, and the letter finally reached its destination, several weeks after it was written by carrier,. The letter was handed to The Herald by our friend, W. D. Rhoad, the addressee, John Road, or Rhoad, as the name is now spelled, being an ancestor of his. "State of Alabama, Monroe County, enar Claibourne?Feftruai'y 22d, 1821. "Dear Brother:?I received your letter dated the 4th of December and am glad to hear that you and your family were in good health, I trust on your way to neaven. i ana my family are in reasonably good health, thanks be to God for His mercy toward us. . As .it respects religion in this part of the Country, it is to be lamented that it is dull times?we built a good meeting house, and have started preaching once a month, but there are but few professors of religion and I fear fewer possessors. I hope we are still striving for a better world. I received a letter from Bro. Thos. Edwards dated the 29th of November which I am thankful for, he requested me to write to him, I but I hope this one may suffice for both at present. "As it respects my temporal affairs, I have purchased Three hun| -dred and twenty acres of Land, which is half a section. I got it at two i / dollars per acre, paid one fourth j down, and have three years to pay the balance in. I made a very good crop last year, and with the blessings of God I can do very well where I have settled. We have had two children born since we came here, the first was born on the 15th of May 1819 which lived only six weeks, the last was born on the 22nd of May last and is a fine child, we call her Caroline. The sixteenth section in every Township in this state is reserved for schools, and the rent applied to pay Teachers. My three eldest children are now going tc school. I have inclosed a Letter of Attorney to you to settle all my business with .Brother William's Estate, but as it will be a busy time when you receive this I do not wish you to go to Georgia until you find p convenient time, as I can do without the money until next fall, and you may have an opportunity to go between now and then. As soon as you receive this I wish you to write and ! let me know what time you expect to go. I will now give you some of the prices current in this Country. Corn is from' 40 to 50 Cents per bushel, Flour 3 dollars per barrel, pork $3 pr. hundred weight. Cotton 12 to 13 cents per pound, &c. Coffee in Mobile and Blakely 37% cents, and sugar 8 to 10 dollars pel hundred wt. Accept my best wishes and remember my love to all m> friends without my naming each one. I remain your Brother &c. "FREDERICK ROAD. "Mr. JOHN ROAD, senr." ^ i m i ? DIED IN CHICAGO. Conflicting Reports on Death of For mer Bamberg Resident. Friends * in Bamberg of Travis Walsh will be interested in the press dispatch below. Mr: Walsh residec in Bamberg for some time severa years ago, feing employed by tin Peoples Drug company: Florence, April 8.?Mrs. Anna S Parrott, of this city, received a tele gram from Chicago Tuesday con taining the news that her son, Travi: Walsh, had just died in that city It stated that he had contracted in fluenza with pneumonia. Later ii the afternoon the chief of police o Florence received a second telegran stating that Travis Wilsh had beei killed. The wire "was from the chie detective of the city of Chicago. Ni details were given. Mr. Walsh wa 2S years of age. He left Florenc several years ago, and had serve: overseas, receiving his honorable dis charge about two monhs ago. Th body will be brought to Florence lo burial. Besides his mother he i survived bv a sister, Mrs. Jas. W Moore, of this city, and a brothei Dr. Ed Walsh, of Andrews. The de ceased was a very popular voun man and there is regret here ove his death. mi ? The man who wears a SOCIET' BRAND SUIT, KNOX HAT, HANA1 ' SHOES never needs to apologize fo his appearance. Get 'em in the lates styles from ARANT'S Inc., Orange , burg, S. C. ) I DEMOCRATS TO ORGANIZE. Clubs Called on to Meet Saturday April 24tli for Organization. County Chairman J. F. Carter is calling on the democrats of the county to meet in their various clubs on Saturday, April 24th, for the pur' pose of organization, etc. The meet! ing of the clubs will formally open [ the campaign for the summer. As yet there is heard no talk of politics, and so far as we have learned there is no politics adrift in the county " up to this time. The prospective candidates will now begin to groom themselves for the campaign this i summer,\md inasmuch as everybody ! runs this year, there is bound to be some lively politics. The clubs will meet at their various meeting places and elect offi1 cers, delegates, executive committeemen, etc. It is very necessary that 1 every club in the county shall meet at the appointed time. Two new clubs have been petitioned for. ! The county chairman urgently re1 quests that there shall be a full representation of the voters at all of the club meetings. The county convention will be held on Monday, May 3, at the court Vi mi c*a The O H VPrtisPTTlPn f of the I UV/UO^. M AAV/ MXA t VA ? county chairman appears elsewhere in this issue of The Herald. We suggest that all interested read the ad' vertisement carefully! CARLISLE WINS GAME. Darlington High School Loses " To Carlisle School. 1 Carlisle school defeated Darling1 ton high school here last Thursday ; afternoon in a game of many scores, ' 10 to 9. While many runs were made and the playing was at times slow, the game was not without its bright spots. For the visitors J. Cauthen, playing in the outfield, did. well; Blackmon caught a neat game, ' and A. Cauthen stiruck out eight ' men. Large was the star for the home nine, especially at the bat. In five times up he secured two three-base 1 hits and one two-base hits. Score by ? innings: Darlington 020. 010 402? 9 6 5 ' Carlisle .. ..222 040 00*?10 10 11 Skinner, Cauthen and Blackmon; Warren .and Large. Tl-l i JiaKe iuuauu a ouu Begin transplanting just as soon ' as a few plants are large enough, , and continue the work as the plants ' become large enough. Set out none I but a strong, thrifty plant of a uni. form size, and begin early while the ( soil is cool and moist. There will " be little difficulty in obtaining a s good stand. Do not try to set out your entire ! crop in one day, regardless of the - size or shape of the plants. Select a field of uniform fertility and it i small plants must be used, set them l out separately from the larger plants. , In drawing plants from the bed al; ways select the largest first. Kee]5 . the plants straight with the roots in one direction, and if taken from l the bed while the sun is shining, 1 dip the roots in water and keep them ; in the shade. i Do not under any circumstances set out a wilted plant. In trans planting, press the soil around the , roots and leave the soil loose at the l top. Just as soon as it can be deA J ? Yilonte nr-Q HooH PTl lermiiieu 11 atijr yiau.i.a uib uuuu, o" over the field and replant with good strong plants that you have reserved i for this purpose. It will prevent - the first setting from getting too far t ahead of the replants. A week or ten days after transplanting, begin cultivation and cultivate regularly and often. In planting tobacco, farmers should be familiar with the amount of labor required by the crop, and - the season when most of it is necessary. About one-half of the labor s of the tobacco crop comes in July 3 and August, or during the harvest-1 1 ing, curing and marketing season. 1 Do not have another crop coming at 2 the same time that will require much labor, one crop will be neglected en. tirely or both will suffer loss. Re' member the boll weevil will require ~ your attention at this time, so does the watermelon crop. There is nothing that will help the * tobacco growers any more than a a live tobacco market, and we are goi ing to have one at Bamberg this f summer. However, before a market 0 of this kind can be successfully ese tablished, a full corps of buyers must 3 be on hand from the leading tobaci co companies. It costs money to e send out buyers and is not practical s to have a buyer at every little warehouse that offers tobacco for sale. \ Where there is competition between !~ buyers a farmer can afford to ship g .. a hundred miles to market, and the success of this market depends on the amount of tobacco it handles, f J. D. BRANDON, Co. Agent. SJ < > r See us for electrical supplies, lightit ing fixtures, motors and appliances. 5- FAULKNER ELECTRIC SERVICE CO. tfn MI WOWS HELP IN WORK. L Ictliyologist Coming to Bamberg to Assist in Control Work. The following news item appeared in the Columbia State a few days ago: "S. F. Hidebrand of the United States bureau of fisheries was in Columbia yesterday, and while here called at the state health office to learn of communities which are engaged in efforts to control malaria. "The government icthyologist will cooperate in every way possible in giving assistance to men engaged in malarial control work in recognizing ?' - tnn minnnu' lilt; Utllil uusia. uuiuio, wi UnU..v . , which feeds on mosquito larvae and thereby is no small factor in the elimination of malaria. Mr. Hildebrand will tell officers where the top minnows may be found, how to recognize them and where they should be placed to secure the best results. He said yesterday that he would probably visit Bamberg within a few days. Mr. Hildebrand has 11 states in his district and is able to spend onl? a short time with the different communities engaged in malaria control work. "Yesterday he went to Orangeburg to visit-: the fishery hatching bureau conducted bv the government at that point." CORRESPONDENCE. Items Culled From Subscribers' Letters to The Herald. Our good friend, J. E. Newsom, of Williston, used to be cashier of the Eneterprise Bank. He left Bamberg several years ago, returning to his home town. Of course The Herald followed him. In renewing his .subscription the other day he adds this appreciative postscript: "We always enjoy reading your paper.' As far as memory goes back, and maybe more, the Rev. B. J. Kearse, of Olar, has read The Herald. He is one of our staunchest colored subscribers. He writes: "I herewith enclose money order for $2 as payment on my subs^iption to The Herald. The above amount doesn't pay for its value, but simply for twelve! months. Please accept my highest thanks f-or your Christian kindness shown me."' This news note in a letter from the Rev. E. K. Garrison, who with his good wife moved to Aynor last December after two years residence in Bamberg, will be read with inter? 1 - - KTTT est by their many irienas: we are in a fine country over here. I have been in meetings for two weeks, now in the third week. We have been having some real revivals^ Thirtyodd have joined the church. We like it fine here, and have made many new friends, but we have not forgotten our $ld ones." To Build Road Ulmers to Fairfax. As a result of a letter from the state highway engineer to the county commissioners, Allendale county, informing the commissioners that they must begin, work on the road between Ulmers and Fairfax by June 30, 1920, in order to secure the allotted federal aid, the county board has authorized the state highway engineer, J. Roy Pennell, to advertise at once, for bids on the construction of the road. R. P. Searson, county attorney, was instructed by the board immoriiat-piv nnt.ifv Mr. Pennell of nil VV* * fc* V ? the board's action. It has been estimated that the cost of the road from Salkehatchie swamp to Fairfax, not including the bridges in the swamp, will cost about $66,000, which amount, including the allowance made the county by the : federal government for the construction of- this road, is now on hand. It is expected that the advertisement for bids will soon appear, and it is understood that the people of this section will be specifically urged to bid for the construction of the road. ?Allendale Citizen. ? < > Haselden-Watson. M. Pierce Watson arrived in the city this week with his bride, and they are staying with Miss Pearl Counts. Mrs. . Watson was Miss Grace Haselden, daughter of C. E. Haselden, of Conway, and is a most charming young woman. They were married Monday Monday at 3 p. m. at Conway, the Rev. B. G. Murphy performing the ceremony at the Conway Methodist church. They left immediately after the ceremony for their home in Bamberg. . Mr. Watson is a very popular young gentleman of this city, where he has scores of sincere friends, who congratulate him upon winning such a charming bride. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. E. O. Watson, formerly of Bamberg. The man who wears a SOCIETY BRAND SUIT, KNOX HAT, HANAN SHOES never needs to apologize for his appearance. Get 'em in the latest styles from ARANT'S Inc., Orangeburg, S. C. AX ECONOMIC WASTE Business Stands I<Ue While Telephones Are Being Installed. For the past several years there has been much said in regard to the conservation of time and labor, and there is a local situation which would appear to require the attention of the authorities in the interest of conservation. Monday morning the electric current on Main street, and perhaps elsewhere, was cut off for a period of forty-five minutes. Investigation on the part of The Herald ascertained the fact that a telephone was being installed somewhere, and that it was necessary to cut off the current while the connection was being made, as the telephone man said, to prevent killing somebody. Now, of course, nobody wants to see anybody killed, and if there is a situation in regard to the electric wires and telephone wires that there is danger of such a tragedy, this condition ought to be remedied. We cannot say how many employees in the city were idle during these forty-five minutes, but we should estimate that there were at least twenty. Skilled labor is valued at from $1 to $5 an hour, and twenty employees idle for forty-five minutes means an economic loss of at least $25 to $50. This is a heavy price for the public to pay for the installation of a private telephone. The city officials of Bamberg are. conscientious business gentlemen, and The Herald feels assured that if the matter is properly brought to their attention such necessary changes will be made to safeguard the lives of the people and at the same time to safeguard the interests of those dependent on the electric light plantfor power for the operation of plants necessary to make their daily bread. ^ <?> ? Colston Clippings. Colston, April 12.?Mrs, Wilmot Sandifer and son, of Bamberg, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S W. Clayton. Mrs. W. P. McMillan, Jr., is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kearse. Miss Nettie Clayton spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Evelyn Kirkland. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Jennings and family and Frank Kirkland and children dined at Willie Folk's Sunday. Mrs. H. H. Clayton, Mrs. Sallie Kearse and Mrs. Holman, of Fairfax, / spent Friday and Friday night with Mrs. Frank Clayton. Leighton Kinard, of Bamberg, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Isham Goodwin. / Miss Mary Clayton was the Sunday guest of Mrs. B. D. Bishop. Rev. and Mrs. Walter Black spent Sunday night with Miss Nelle Pate. Mr and Mrs. John G. flayton, of Walterboro, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clayton. Miss Eleanor Goodwin spent Saturday night with Miss Inez Clayton. Will Investigate Annexation. The commission to investigate the details relative to the proposed an~ ^ A rtlrTrillA A f UCAitUUll U1 LUC JJiaLIWlU^ OLVnuu wi Barnwell county to Bamberg county was appointed a few days ago by Governor Cooper. Those opposed to annexation are: D. K. Briggs and W. Frank Walker. Those favoring the movement are: J. C. Matthews and C. J. Fickling. All of the gentlemen are residents.of Blackville. DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that a stockholders' meeting of Bamberg Cotton Mills Company will be held in the office of William Elliott, 91*0 National Loan and Exchange Bank Building, in Columbia, South Carolina, on May 8, 1920, at 10 a. m. o'clock for the purpose of voting on the resolution of the directors oi the company that the corporation go into liquidation, wind up its affairs and dissolve. JOHN H, COPE, President. M. G. DUNN, Secretary. Bamberg, S. C., April 6, 1920. 5-8 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. An ? Alrilme o cro l'nct rill ytJI'SULyb UclVXlJ.5 V/iaiiuo asuiu^v the estate of Bella Bartley, deceased, will present same duly itemized and verified, and all persons owing the said estate will make payment to the undersigned. W. E. FREE, 4-29 Qualified Executor. NOTICE OF CITATION. The State of South Carolina, County of Bamberg. By J. J. Brabliam, Jr., Probate Judge. Whereas Joe E. Bishop hath mj.de suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of Leon Bishop. -!i J These are, thererore, to cue auu admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of th? said Leon Bishop, deceased, that they be and appear before me" in the court of probate, to be held at Bamberg, S. C., on the 22nd day of April, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this the 7th day of April, anno domini 1920. J. J. BRABHAM, JR., Judge of Probate. NOTICE TO DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF BAMBERG COUNTY. As county chairman I desire'to call 1 the attention of the Democratic voters of-Bamberg county to the rules of the party, requiring reorganization of the Democratic clubs and election of delegates to the county convention. Pursuant to the rules of the party, all clubs are requested to meet on the fourth Saturday of April (April 24th) at 4 p. m., at their regular meeting i place, for reorganization, at which ' time, in accordance with the rules, the following named officers should ho oloptoH A nrosirtont nnfi or more vice presidents, a secretary and treasurer, a registration committee, an executive committee, and such other committees as the club may desire,each committee to consist of not less than three members, and also a member of the county executive committee; and at the same time the club ? 4 is required to elect delegates to the county convention, electing one -delegate for every twenty-five members and one delegate for a majority frac- * tion thereof, based upon the number ! of votes polled in the first primary j of the preceding election year. The number of delegates for new clubs will be based upon their enrollment at the time of the club meeting.. In accordance with the rules of the party, the county convention is called to meet, at the court house, Bamberg, S. C., on the first Monday X in May (May the 3rd) at 11 o'clock \ a. m. Petitions having been filed with the county executive committee by members of the party to establish a club to be known as "Little Swamp Democratic Club," with its voting place at Little Swamp School House; and another to establish a club to be known as "Embree Democratic Club," with its voting place at Embree, the members of the party in reach- of these respective places are requested to meet at the time stated, at these respective places and organize a club, electing the several officers and committees required by the rules of the party, above set forth, and also a member of the county executive committee. and also elect the number of delegates to the county convention required by the rules, as above set forth. These newly organized clubs are requested to make a report to the county executive committee and to the county convention showing the V proceedings ?had and that the rules have been complied with. It is earnestly desired that there shall be a full attendance of members of all clubs, and for this purpose the present officers are urged to give publicity of the meetings to be held; and each club is urged to send a full delegation to the county convention. J. F. CARTER, County Chairman. \ April 12, 1920. 4-29 . NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. / 1 i All persons having claims against the estate of A. J. Hiers, deceased, will present the same duly itemized and verified, and all persons .owing the said estate will make payment to \ the undersigned administrator. MRS. ETHEL HIERS, Administrator. April 14, 1920. 4-29 SPECIAL NOTICES. _ J Expert Kodak Finishing.?Done at Reid's Jewelry Store. 24 hours service. Itn Dry Stove Wood For Sale.?Send orders to the little Cash Market and they will be filled promptly. 4-2 2p For Sale?A small block of stock t in the Denbow Warehouse Company. Apply Box 252, Greenwood, S. C. 29n ew ?Drv stove wood always j on hand. Order by a, postal card. J LELAND F. SANDIFER, Bamberg, 1 S. C. tfn I Strayed?On Tuesday night, Mar. 1 30, one mare mule, heavy weight, ^ dark brown color, with bushy tail. J Reward for return to CECIL CRUM, j Denmark, S. C. 4-15p I For Sale.?Five-room , residence I and choice lot on Railroad avenue. Plenty of room, garage, garden, four i pecan trees on premises. Mean bust- I ness; talk quick. W. H. CHAND- J LER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?White Spanish seed peanuts at 14 cents per pound; N. 6. Runners at 12 cents per pound. Seed peanuts are getting scarce; if you want any, better get them now. THE COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfm We Buy, raise, and sell fur-bearing rabbits and other fur-bearing animals. Place your order with us, and ^ list what ever stock you have with us, stating lowest flat prices on large shipments. Address 515-517 N. P. Ave., Fargo, N. D. 4-22n Wanted?Man with team or auto \ who can give bond to sell 137 Watkins home and farm products. Biggest concern of kind in world. $1,500 to $5,000 yearly income. Territory in this county open. Write today. J. R. 4 WATKINS CO., Dept. 112, Winona, Minn. 4-29p Trespass Notice.?Notice is hereby given, that all persons, agents, j pedlers, and any other person or per- i j sons whomsoever, are forbidden to 1 enter upon or in any wise trespass I upon my lands in Bamberg county. Violaters of this will be prosecuted 1 to the full extent of the law. I. D. 1 COPE LAND. 4-22n j Wanted?Men or women to take M orders among friends and neighbors I * AT.- ^nniii'na oniorontoorl hnafp'TV V I Or Lilt) gciiuiug 6uuiuui.wvu ? ^ full lines for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. We pay 50c an hour for spare time or $24 for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write. INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL, Norristown, ' > Pa. 5-27 J Write or See Me For Delivered M prices on rat and lightning proof metal corn cribs. Can furnish them in any capacity. Shape, either roun , oblong or square. Can furnish par- # BH titions for large erlbs.. Absolutely SB rat and fire proof, a permanent farm improvement; first cost cheaper than J wooden construction. W. E. ' STOKES, Bamberg, S. C. 4-29p I