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Wbt pamkrg l)eralb Thursday, May 20, 1920. SHOUT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The Apollo Music club will meet Thursday afternoon, May 20. at o'clock, with Mesdames F. M. Move' and P. J. Zeigler. Jr.. as hostesses. I There were no preaching services at the Baptist church last Sunday on account of the pastor, the Rev. G. P. White, being in attendance upon the Southern Baptist convention in Washington The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Still, of Blackville, will learn with much regret of the death of their little two-year-old son. which occurred at Blackville Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The little boy had been sick for some days. The friends of Col. and Mrs. W. A. * Klauber sympathize with them in the illness of their little son William. The little fellow was carried to a Charleston hospital last week for treatment, but was brought back on Tuesday, and a specialist from Augusta was called in for consultation. Bamberg has experienced very unseasonable weather during the past week or so. The thermometer has ranged around winter time figures for several days. Weather observers say that the month of January was the best weather we have had this year. The present cool weather is very unfavorable to growing crops, and the farmers are experiencing great difficulty in getting their crops started. Patrons of the Herald job printing department are requested to file their orders at least 30 days before the trnrk is r^uired. in order to insure delivery when needed. In cases of emergency, the force is prepared to J cooperate in every way possible to deliver work promptly. Ordinarily, however, our friends can make up { their orders far enough in advance to insure delivery before their supplies are exhausted. A. McB. Speaks perhaps holds the local record for a horse trade?or n shoe trade, whichever you would call it. The other day he traded a horse and five dollars for a pair of shoes, and, peculiar to relate, the shoes are not studded with diamonds. The conclusion of his friends is, therefore, that the horse must not have been much to brag about. Somebody suggested that such a large amount of leather was required for the shoes made the price way up, but we don't think this is correct. A Bamberg lady has called our attention to the fact that some persons insist on picking flowers from the lots at the Southend cemetery. This is very annoying, and those who do this evidently do not consider the seriousness of the offence. Flowers are planted on the lots in the cemetery to beautify the grounds, and visitors should respect those who strive to keep the cemetery beautiful Dy reirammg irom trespassing ah una manner. It is said that it is difficult to keep flowers on some of the squares. M. E. Sunday School in Morning. The Methodist Sunday school has changed its time of meeting from 3:30 in the afternoon to 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Hereafter all the classes will meet at 10 o'clock except the junior class and the ladies' * Bible class, which will continue to hold their meetings in the afternoon for the present. The Methodist Sunday school has outgrown its facilities, and while Carlisle school is in session it is impossible to provide facilities for the entire school at one time, which makes it necessary far some of the classes to meet in the afternoon. As soon as the school closes all classes will meet in the morning. Plans are now being discussed by the Methodist congregation looking to the enlargement of the Sunday school facilities of the church, and it is hoped that arrangements may soon be made to take care of the increased demands of the school. To Be Married June 5. j, Local friends of Caleb Lane Etheredge, formerly of Bamberg, who served as a lieutenant in the world war, will be interested in the following invitation which lias been received in Bamberg: "Mr. and Mrs. William Valentin Hartman request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Katherine Louise, to Mr. Caleb Lane Etheredge on Saturday, the fifth of June, one thousand nine hundred and twenty, at half after seven o'clock in the evening, church of the Ascension, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At home after the fifteenth of September, Queens Road, Myers Park, Charlotte, North Carolina." WILL i>111.1 > HOMKS. ; Mcaliy Company Will Provide Mouses For People of the Town. . The acute lack of housing facilities I in Ha in berg has been a genuine source j of worry to every citizen of the town | who has the interest and growth of j Bamberg at heart, and ways and means of relieving this condition have been frequently discussed. Ten Bamberg citizens have recently struck upon the idea of building homes and selling them ready for occupancy at reasonable prices. These ten citi zens have incorporated the uamoerg Realty company, and the purpose of this company is to provide homes of any price desired to those desiring to purchase. Those interested in this corporation are: J..- D. Copeland, J. J. Smoak, W. D. Coleman, G. O. Simmons, W. A. Klauber, A. W. Knight, Dr. F. B. McCrackin, E. H. Henderson, Dr. George F. Hair, and A. L. Kirk land. At a recent meeting of the stockholders the following officers of the corporation were elected: President, J. D. Copeland; vice president, J. J. Smoak; secretary and treasurer, W. D. Coleman; directors: J. D. Copeland, J. J. Smoak, G. 0. Simmpns, W. A. Klauber, and A. W. Knight. The first action of the concern was to acquire by purchase a tract of property containing about 12 acres in the northern section of Bamberg, fronting on New Bridge street and the street leading to G. Frank Bamberg's residence. This property is ideally located, and with the drainage project now being carried o nis decidedly a IUUSl cllLX ClULlVtJ icsiucnuai or;vnu?. near enough to the business part of town to make it convenient. This property has been divided into more than 40 good sized building lots. Arrangements have been made to have two new streets opened up through the property, one from New Bridge street to the street in the rear, and the other going through the property from Second street, which will be an extension of the street by the court house from the Railroad to the jail. Other streets will be opened up through the property. The Bamberg Realty company has just closed a contract with the Dixie House company, of Charleston, for six residences. These residences were bought ready cut and will be erected by the Charleston company. Work is to commence on the homes in two weeks and to be completed in about 60 days. Other homes will be purchased as the need arises. For those preferring to erect their own homes, provision has been made for selling only the lots^at reasonable prices. It is believed that under the arrangements of the company the shortage of Bamberg homes will be relieved in a large measure and that a new and desirable residential section will be built up in the next few months. The gentlemen interested in the company wish it distinctly understood that they have not formed this company for the purpose of making big profits, but with the idea of promoting the welfare of Bamberg. The fact that in the past few years there has been a seriously large number of families unable to either rent or purchase a home here, thereby being compelled to move elsewhere, has created a necessity for some sort of arrangement being made whereby the people can be taken care of. As the need is imperative the arrangement was ihade by the realty company for the erection of ready cut homes which are now so popular throughout the country. The difficulty of securing building material makes it an attractive proposition to purchase these homes, which are shipped to Bamberg ready to be erected. Under the present arrangement the company will not be in position to offer any of these homes for rent, and the houses will be for sale only. Urges People to Buy Blankets. Senator N. B. Dial has sent to Clerk of Court A. L. Kirkland a sample blanket which the army retail store, at Washington, is selling to the people for $5.25 each. Sen. Dial was so impressed with the unusual value of these blankets that he sent a sam pie to each county in the state, and he is urging the people to take advantage of the opportunity to save money. The senator says that the material in one cf these blankets could not be bought at present prices for less than $10 or $12. Many people. he says, are buying the blankets to make them up into overcoats, suits, cloaks, etc. Mr. Kirkland will be glad to show the blanket to any interested parties. Orders for the blankets should be sent, with remittance to cover, to Major W. B. Graham, Q. M. C., Army Retail Store, Liberty Hut. Washington, D. C., specifying that it is the English overcoating gradeHhat is desired. The price, $5.25, covers the transportation cost. Every family in France that maintains a servant is taxed forty francs for each one. i WKKYILS STAUT KAMA'. I'iU'iiicrs Say Tiiat the IVst lias Already Made Appearance. The old saying that the early bird catches the worm may now be changed to the early worm outwits the bird?that is if boll weevils can be called worms, and they might be, for in the weevil's early stages of existence it is a worm. A gentleman from the Colston community reports that the weevil has already put in appearance, and that he has seen the pests on cotton. Another gentleman, from the Blackville section, reports that he has likewise seen weevils in his cotton fields. While this news is not calculated, to cause any enthusiasm among the farmers of Bamberg county, it will ? - ^ ^ 1 n r?m f f V\ a Ki O* not CclliStJ IIIUCU cLlt3.li.Xl, IU1 L11C Ul t5 majority of Bamberg farmers have not deluded themselves in regard to the boll weevil. They have known for some years that it was only a matter of time before the weevils would overrun the farms of the county, and they have taken steps to do the early bird stunt themselves. Tobacco, peanuts and sweet potatoes are some of the weapons the farmers have armed themselves with to do battle to the boll weevil. The acreage in tobacco will probably be more than trebled over that of last year in this county; perhaps the acreage in peanuts will be a thousand per cent, greater this year than ever before, and a great crop of potatoes will be harvested. Therefore, we repeat, the boll weevil has no horrors for Bamberg. As one gentleman remarked the other day, land values just beg.\n to rise good when the cotton boll weevils arrive. The people begin to live when they reach out into other industries beside cotton. The county is well equipped to handle the new industries that come with the going of cotton. The two oil mills of the county will purchase all of the peanuts that Bamberg will giow at prevailing prices. Sweet ootato curing houses in the various towns of the county will take care ot the potato crop, by the use of which potatoes will be properly cured and can be marketed when advantageous prices can be secured. Two big tobacco warehouses will take care of the large tobacco acreage of the county. The big buyers will come to Bamberg, and it will not be necessary to ship tobacco to other markets. Bamberg county is just beginning to discover itself, thanks to the boll weevil. To be sure, some few farmers who have not seen fit to profit by the experience of others are going to lose heavily, but then there are always those who will insist upon paying for their experience. St. John's Scintillations. .St. John's, May 17.?As we look over The Herald every Thursday we wonder why we see no news from St. John's. Is it dead? No, not with the move it has now. What a move is on': We are going to have a graded school, and two teachers to t^ach it! The school has just closed a most successful year, with Miss Alma Wyse, of Augusta, as teacher. The Rev. D. H. Owings, pastor of St. John's church, was away Sunday attending the Southern Baptist convention in Washington. Plrof. Kirby, of the Ehrhardt school, conducted services at his churches in his absence. He gave us some good ideas along the line of sin, that being his subject. Tho formore r?f thic confirm a T*P A VJ 1U1 111 VI U VI lUikl vvav/XA tv* v aroused over the boll weevil; some are plowing up their cotton and planting peanuts; others planting corn in their cotton fields, both of which look good to the writer, for we can -eat both these crops. While cotton is a valuable product for the making of clothes, but it is not so important as corn and peanuts. There will be a lecture at St. John's school house Friday night, May 21, by Prof. Kirbv, of Ehrhardt, and there will be an election on Saturday, May 22, for the purpose of trying to raise the school tax levy from two to eight mills. Come, patrons, and hear the lecture, and' come Satur- j day to vote. -msB MP' Priest er-St illinger. Miss Clara Priester, of Bamberg, and Henry Stillinger, of Norway, were quietly united in marriage at the home of the bride last Sunday the Rev. S. 0. Cantey performing the ceremony. Only a few intimate relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. The br'ae is an attractive young woman of Bamberg and has many friends who wish them much happiness. ?o < ii > Forced Sprouts. May?"I thought Jack was everse to wearing a mustache?" Belle?"He is, but he can't help himself." May?"How is that?" Belle?"He's been evading prohibition by drinking hair tonic." I BAMBKHG CLKAX-U* WKIiK. I'very ( it i/.en Asked t<> Co-Operate to Make liiimbeig Bettor. This week, from Monday to Saturday, lias been proclaimed by Mayor J. .J. Smoak Bamberg clean-up week, during which time every resident is urgently asked to give his or her cooperation for making of Bamberg a better place to live. The following circular letter has been widely circulated over the city in an endeavor to secure the co-operation of all the people, white and colored, in the city to make clean-up week a big success: "The Mayor has proclaimed the week of May 17th to May 21st Bamberg clean-up week. "Let each one of us strive during this week to make the city of Bamberg a model ot neatness, cleanliness and, what is more important, keep it in that condition. "Can we appeal to your civic pride in helping to make Bamberg a clean er, healthier, brighter, and happier and, therefore, better place to live in? Clean up, paint up. "Get rid of all the winter's accumulation of rubbish, do away with useless water containers such as tin cans, bottles, unused wells, old barrels, etc., which, aside from being unsightly, may become prolific breeders of mosquitoes. Mow the lawns, weed your gardens, screen your doors and .windows, screen out houses and put them in a thoroughly sanitary condition. "Prizes will be given to the three largest piles of tin cans, bottles, etc., provided such accumulations are neatly piled and put in a place easily accessible to the collector. "The city will remove all rubbish provided it is neatly piled and made accessible to the collector. "(Signed) "J. J. SMOAK, Mayor. "CARL E. BUCK, "International Health Board Rockefeller Foundation. "L. M. FISHER "Capt. U.* S. P. H. S. "A. S. WEEKLEY, M. D., "Bamberg Board Health. "MRS. W. P. JONES, "Civic League. "J."HARVEY VENNING, "Stater Board of Health." ? < > MRS. ANGUS HIGHTOWER. Highly Esteemed Denmark Woman Died Last Saturday. Mrs. Hennie Hightower, wife of ! Angus Hightower, of Denmark, died at her home last Saturday. The funeral and interment took place at Ghent's Branch' Baptist church, of ! which she was a member, Sunday in the presence of a very large assembly of friends and relatives. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Wiggins, of the Denmark Methodist church, in the absence of her pastor, the Rev. C. W. Jones. ^Mrs. Hightower died quite suddenly of apoplexy. She had previously suffered a slight stroke, but apparently had fully recovered. She died in a short while after a second attack Saturday. Before her marriage she was Miss ! Sandifer, daughter of the late Dock Sandifer. She is survived by her mother, husband, several brothers and sisters, and two children, a son and a daughter. She was a highly beloved woman about 38 years of age, and in addition to her relatives she leaves a large host of sorrowing friends. < > ? Home Demonstration Club. The Kearse Home Demonstration * ? ' "> ^ * T T 1 J T r ^ 1 ciud met wun .miss miua ivt;aise i<aol Friday afternoon. A large number of the members was present, and some visitors. The meeting was called to order, roll called and minutes read. Miss Varn then gave a good talk and demonstrated preserving eggs in water glass. The most important business was the election of delegates to attend the short course at Winthrop college beginning June 3rd. This is a great opportunity for the women of the state and we should not fail to take advantage of the splendid offer. Besides the practical and instructive lessons given, there will be many fine lectures by the best talent. Mrs. J. 0. Ritter and Miss Zelma Breland were elected to represent our club. Immediately after business delicious pink and white ice-cream with pound and chocolate cake was partaken of and very much enjoyed. It was decided to hold the next meeting in picnic style, when we expect to accomplish a great deal by real work in canning. "?e <ean Colston Clippings. Colston, May 18.?Mrs. Annie Price and children, of Denmark, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ilughes Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Thos. Clayton and Miss Mary Clayton dined with Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Bishop Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Kinard and children, and INIr. and Mrs. Cliff Sellers and children were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Isham Goodwin. Miss Bvrl Price spent Saturday night with Miss Evelyn Kirk-land. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clayton were visitors in Fairfax Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Rentz, of Ehrhardt, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clayton HAM BE KG WINS TWO GAMES. Ties Williston For First Place.?Battle on Friday in Bamberg. Standing of the Clubs. Bamberg 4 1 S00 Williston 4 1 800 Barnwell II 2 GOO Allendale 2 2 500 Denmark 1 3 250 Blackville 0 5 000 Friday's Games. At Williston?Barnwell and Williston; score, 3 to 0 in favor of Williston. At Denmark?Denmark and Blackville: score, 11 to 8 in favor of Denmark. At Allendale?Bamberg and Allendale; score, 1 to 0 in favor of Bamharc Tuesday's Games. At Williston?Allendale and Williston; score 1 to 0 in favor of Allendale. At Denmark?Barnwell and Denmark; score 5 to 1 in favor of Barnwell. At Blackville?Bamberg and Blackville; score 9 to 3 in favor of Bamberg. The prides of local fandom romped away with both of their ball games since the last issue of The Herald,( wolloping Blackville there Tuesday to the tune of 9 to 3. As a result of Allendale's 1 to 0 victory at Williston Tuesday this places Bamberg in a. tie with the latter team for the leadership of the Tri-County league. This tie will nrobably be broken Fri day when the Willistoif hopes battle our boys at Rhoad park, the league leadership hinging on the outcome of this game. The ineffective pitching of Pieh for Blackville largely accounted for the big score of the locals Tuesday. Large, of Carlisle, playing first base for Bamberg, was the batting star, getting two doubles and two singles in five times up. McLeod pitched a good game, and while at times his support wavered, at other times it was sensational, "Gyp" Rentz at third base making many thrilling plays. Af-j ter the second inning the result was never in doubt. If Blackville is not able to have both a ball team and a ground she ought at least to have one or the other. Score by innings: Bamberg 010 320 030?9 8 3 Blackville 100 000 020?3 7 5 Batteries?McLeod and Cooner, Pieh and McCarthy. Bamberg 1, Allendale O. TXT 1. J /~1 iU ? r:> ~ ^ ^ ^ vv eeivs a.iiu ^uunur, tut; Ddiuucis team, defeated the Allendale team, composed of Schultz and Banks, Friday afternoon on the Allendale diamond in a wonderfully thrilling, hair raising, nerve racking, heart rending ball game, the final score being 1 to 0. In the second inning the Rentz brothers were allowed to bat for the Bamberg team, and as Mr. Schultz, of the Charleston South Atlantic league club, possibly did not realize for the moment that he. was pitching to two real ball players, the old game was sewed up in a bag right there. Charlie doubled over the left fielder's head and "Gyp" followed with a smashing single into right fiield driving his big "bub" home with the only run of a truly great ball game. The game was a regular pitcher's battle, a total of 29 men being struck out, 13 by weeks and 16 for Schultz, while Weeks allowed four hits and Schultz three. Bamberg only got four mefc to first base and the only player who reached second scored. Between the fourth and ninth innings Allendale had a number of men on bases and the situation was more than once critical for the visiting team. However, Weeks hurt his arm in the eighth inning, J J.1 ~ "1 1 A. T 1i! ana me cmnax came in me last nau of the frightful ninth. Allen, the first batter up for Allendale, hit the first ball pitched to center field for a clean single. Mack Riley, next up, hit a high fly to short and was out, but after having two balls called on him, Weeks purposely walked the next batter, "Stumpy" Banks, Allendale's fast and hard hitting catcher. "Bing" Farmer was then passed to first on four balls, and with the bases loaded, only one out and just one run needed to tie and almost certain victory for Allendale, Wilson Johns stepped to the bat and ducked directly over the plate on the first ball pitched taking it on his left shoulder. A mighty shout went up from the Allendale fans as the runner on third trotted over the plate and Johns started for first. He was promptly waved back, however, by Umpire Meredith R. Wolling, of Allendale, and each base runner forced to return to his base, as Mr. Wolling believed the batsman made no effort to dodge the ball. On the next pitched ball he hit to the pitcher who with a rifle shot peg killed the runner at the plate, and with "Stumpy" Banks racing into him for the one fatal tally "Bub" Cooner took a gambler's chance with a do or die spirit and ? ? i high schools oft moxev. j Three Bamberg County Schools He- * ceive Aid From the State. State aid was sent last week to 132 j high schools in South Carolina, totaling $F75,000. Counties in this section received state aid as follows: J Bamberg county?Bamberg, $1,- 1 405; Denmark, $1,321; Olar, $769. Allendale county?Allendale, $1,243; Fairfax, $726. Aiken county?Graniteville, $953; J North Augusta, $1,243; Wagener, , ^ $1,090. A Barnwell county?Barnwell, $1,- yk 066; Blackville044; Williston, $746..^ Colleton county?Walterboro, $1,- I 038. | Hampton county?Brunson, $720; J Estill, $1,220; Varnville, $658. 1 Orangeburg ? Branchville, $767; Elloree, $1,041; Holly Hill, $1,214; | North, $785; Norway, $1,195; I Orangeburg, $2,300; Springfield, $1,066; .Blackville, 1,044; Williston, $746. . | All the departments of the University of Georgia are now open to women students. . , pegged perfectly into Pete Watson's outstretched hands for me final out as the runner's foot was coming down on the bag, thus completing a splendidly executed double play and sending to their homes with no appetites for supper the sickest crowd of Allen- / dale people since*the flu epidemic of 1918. Score by innings: Bamberg .. ..010 000 000?1 3 2 Allendale ~ ..000 000 000?0 4 1 CARD OF THANKS. Being unable to see each of my many friends, I take this means of expressing my sincere appreciation of . the many courtesies shown me and i my family during our recent bereavement. T. A. HIGHTOWER. Denmark, S. C. A SUMMONS. % State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg?Court of Probate, j ? In re Estate of Alma Zeigler, et al., | Minors. v ; '! To Frank M. Caldwell: You are summoned to appear before me on the 23rd day of July, 1920, ' to show cause why the petiton of | .Maryland Casualty Company to be < ! relieved as surety on your bond as | guardian, to require you to file a new ' bond, and to render an account as guardian, should not be granted. J. J. BRABHAM, JR., Probate Judge Bamberg County.. Dated May 17, 1920. 6-10p NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDIv TORS, All persons having claims against i the estate of Leon Bishop, deceased, J will file same, duly itemized and veri- ^ fied with the undersigned, and all persons owing said estate will likewise make payment to the undersigned. JOE E. BISHOP, Administrator. Ehrhardt, S. C., May 17, 1920. 6-4 SPECIAL NOTICES. ^ Binder Twine?Get your binder twine 'from D. J. DELK, Bamberg, S. C. 5-13p ? ' Hardware Salesman Wanted.?Reply with references and experience to J. W. SMOAK, Orangeburg, S. C. 5-27 For Sale?Dry stove wood always < on hand. Order by a postal card. LELAND F. SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Lost?Last Friday between B. F. Free's home and the graded school a I cameo brooch. Reward will be paid for return to B. F. FREE, Bamberg S. C. ltn ??????????______ Wanted?You to know that I am still selling McConnons Stock-Dip and ' /a Stock-Tonic, also Flavoring extracts - t and Medicines. E. F. FREE, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Carbonari to?Sure death to the mite. One application guaranteed keep mites away one year. Send for circulars. Price: quart, $1.00; halfgallon, $1.50, delivered. R. T. PUGH, Prosperity, S. C. 5-27 Victory Tomatoes?Free from wilt or blight. Free from core. Firm, solid, and meaty. Brilliant red color, imperfectly smooth, delicious flavor, free from acidity, a marvelous yielder of heavy crops. Plants for sale by J. T. O'NEAL, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Wanted.?A dealer to handle "The Matthews Full Automatic electric plants" for country homes and small towns. You will find this an attractive proposition and one that will j bring repeat business. BARNES ELECTRIC CO., Rock Hill, S. C. 6-17 Wanted?Man with team or auto who can give bond to sell 137 Wat- j l kins home and farm products. Big! gest concern of kind in world. $1,500 to $5,00?) yearly income. Territory in < i this.Qounty open. Write today. J. R. WATfCLNS CO., Dept. 112, Winona, ! Minn. 5-27p "Wanted?Men or women to take orders among friends and' neighbors ! for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, full lines for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. We pay \ r>0c an hour for spare time or $24 for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write. INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILL, Norristown, Pa. . 5-27 Write or See Me For Delivered prices on rat and lightning proof metal corn cribs. Can furnish them I in any capacity. Shape, either round, J oblong or square. Can furnish partitions for large cribs. Absolutely rat and fire proof, a permanent farm improvement; first cost cheaper than wooden construction. W. E. STOKES, Bamberg, S. C. tfn i i . .. 1