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E6e pam]berg$eralfo Thursday, March 10,1921. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Sam Zimmerman has commenced work of remodeling his residence on Carlisle street. The house has been cut into two parts, one portion being moved to an adjoining lot, and both will be made into attractive dwellings. At the regular monthly meeting of the board of county commissioners held Mofiday, ?\V. E. Free was elected county attorney, and Dr. Robert Black was reelected county physician. The usual claims were approved and ordered paid. W. D. Chitty, formerly of Olar, has purchased the Sterling Pressing club from Mrs. W. D. Hall. In deciding to locate in Columbia, Mr. Chitty chmvQ his ennfidence in the citv's bus iness future, as he has made quite an investment in new equipment.?Columbia State. The executive committee of the Rivers Bridge Memorial association has been called to meet next Saturday for the purpose of making arrangements for holding the annual memorial exercises. Dr. N. F. Kirkland was for many years president of this association, the place being vacant since his death some months ago. The thre circles of the Baptist Woman's Missionary society will meet Wednesday afternoon next at four o'clock as follows: Circle No. 1, with Mrs. J. J. Heard, with Miss Julien Easterling as leader; circle No. 2, with Mrs. M. J. Black, with Mrs. R. M. Hitt as leader; circle No. 3, with Mrs. George F. Hair, with Mrs. G. 0. Simmons as leader.' A full attendance is earnestly requested. C. L. Andrew and family have moved to Bamberg from Sumter, and are occupying one of the new cottages of the Bamberg Realty company. Mr. Andrew formerly lived here where he was manager for the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, which position he recently resigned to become president and general manager of the Coastal Life Insurance company, ' which has been organized in Bamberg. C. TV. Garris, who for the past several years has been residing at Groveland, Ga., has moved back to the Denmark section. This will be interesting news to the many friends of Mr. Garris, who is a former resident of this city. For many years . Mr. Garris was prominent in the public life of this state, being at one time railroad commissioner and later a candidate for congress from this district. ^ < > !? DISTRICT CONVENTION HELD. Pythians of the Third District Gather at Denmark Friday. The semi-annual meeting, of the 3d Pythian district convention was held at Denmark on Friday last. The convention was attended by about 90 delegates and visitors, and it is described as being one of the best district conventions that have ever been held in this district. The reports of the various lodges of the district were read as information, and proved a source of much inspiration to the delegates. They showed that Pvthianism is going along progressive lines, and that new life is being taken on all over the district. The convention was attended by four of the grand lodge officers, including Grand Chancellor P. F. Henderson, of Aiken, Grand Prelate J. C. Guilds, of Columbia, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal C. D. Brown, of Abbeville, and Grand Master at Arms DuBose. Addresses were made by these officers which were listened to with <rrpp* infpresf\ 0" 1/ - Mr. Brown devoted his time to discussing many recent changes of the grand statutes and some changes in the order of business and secret work. The Denmark lodge entertained the convention in splendid style, serving dinner at the Denmark hotel. The next convention will be held with the Bowman lodge, in Orangeburg county, next August. Little Boy Dies. Olar, March 5.?Harold Hartzog, Morris, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morris, of Olar, died at an early hour Thursday morning. Harold was a very bright and attractive baby of 18 months. His remains I were interred in the Baptist cemetery here Friday morning. Funeral service was conducted by the Rev. C. M. Peeler. Get your seats now for the Big League Baseball game April 5th, between the Boston Americans and the Rochester Internationals. Reserved grandstand seats now on sale at Mack's Drug Store, Bamberg.?adv. MRS. ELISE R. WALKER. Beloved Bamberg Woman Dies Suddenly Sunday Afternoon. Bamberg was shocked Sunday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of .Mrs. Elise B. Walker, who suffered a stroke of paralysis in the early afternoon, from the effects of which she did not recover. Deaili followed in a short time. Mrs. Walker was in apparently good health during the nav Sundav morn insr a r tended I services at Trinity Methodist church. After dinner she was sitting with other*members of the family on the front porch, when she was suddenly stricken. She spoke only a few words afterward and at 5:30 p. m. she breathed her last. The funeral services were conducted Tuesaav morning at 10 o'clock at { the grave, and interment took place in Southend cemetery. The funeral | services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. S. 0. Cantey, assisted by Rev. T. C. O'Dell. A large offering of flowers was placed on her grave and on the family square as a last sad tribute from loving friends and relatives. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Honorary: C. R. Brabham, Sr., Capt. W. S. Bamberg, H. C. Folk, Dr. J. B. Black, D. F. Hooton, John H. Cope, H. J. Brabham, G. M. Dickinson, A. B. Utsey, F. V. James, H. W. Johnson, C. D. C. Adams; active: C. R. Brabham, Jr., F. M. Moye, A. M. Brabham, J. F. Clecklev, J. F. Jennings, E. H. Henderson, E. L. Price, Jr., Dr. H. J. Stuckey. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Ann Bamberg, who survives her, and the late General Francis Marion Bamberg. Mrs. Walker is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Frances Walker, a student of Columbia college, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. W. Barr, Mrs. Hattie M. Stubbs, Mrs. Jones A. Williams, Mrs. T A Tt- r* 1_ T"> ? V, -v J. ii.. vvyiiia.ii, vx. nauh. oamucis, Henry F. Bamberg, all of this city, and .Mrs. E. J. Wannamaker, of Orange'burg. Mrs. Walker was 3S years of age last month, and was a woman of lovely Christian character. She was a member of Trinity Methodist church and active in all phases of church work. She enjoyed the friendship and esteem of a very large circle of friends throughout this section, among whom the announcement of her death will be received with genuine sorrow. By her very amiable and cheerful disposition she had attracted the friendship of everyone with whom she came in contact. She was the widow of the late Norman W. Walker, who preceded her to the grave by ten years. CLEVER PLAY PRESENTED. Local Talent Shows "How the Vote Was Won" By the Women. Those who attended the amateur production of the play, "How the Vote was Won," at the graded school auditorium last Friday night enjoyed one of the best treats of the season. One enthusiastic gentleman stated that the entertainment was better than a certain other one that he paid $2.00 to see. The play was presented entirely by locai talent, and the entire cast was composed of school boys and girls of this city. The theme of the play was that in an English town the women set about the task of getting the vote. Having failed jn the usual suffragette manner to secure the coveted privilege, they decided on a different tactic and presented themselves to their nearest male relatives demanding support. The characters in the play, every one of them played well, were: Caldwell Jones, Robert Black, and Misses Myrtle Black, Harriet Wiggins, Xell Beard, Rowley Williams, Ethel Hamlin, Margaret Free, Xonie Mae Moody. RALLY HELD AT DENMARK. Baptists of Barnwell Association Hold Conservation Meeting. Thursday last was set apart for a rally meeting for the churches of the Barnwell association^to be held at Denmark. Quite a number of the churches were represented. The morning was given to the discussion of the campaign movement and the Baptist Courier. Dr. Thos. J. Watts, of Columbia, spoke on the campaign, calling attention to the need of paying pledges to meet the demands made upon the denomination. He emphasized the principle of stewardship and called upon the leaders to guard against any pessimistic note in the work of the Lord. Dr. J. S. Dill explained the budget nlan for Duttin.sr the Courier in the hands of our church members. After a lunch served by the ladies of the Denmark church, Rev. L. H. Miller spoke to the audieice on the subject "Have Faith in God." Other short talks followed this, after which the meeting was adjourned. The meeting was helpful and full of inspiration.?Contributed. DAVE FA XT HERE. Famous Preacher-Engineer Addresses Baptist Congregation. Dave J. Fant, famous throughout the south as the preacher-engineer of the Southern railway, addressed a large congregation at the Baptist church here Sunday morning. Previous to the church service, Mr. Fant spoke to the Men's Bible class, at which there were about So men present. Mr. Fant is a speaker of striking personality. Although he is not a speaker of any oratorical talent or fluent speech, he has something about him that compels the closest attention, and his services are always characteristic for their deep spiritual uplifting power. He is an engineer of the Southern railway, running on one of the Southern's finest trains from the ^orth to the south. His run is from Greenville to Atlanta. Sunday he devotes to conducting religious services, and he frequently secures leave to conduct revival meetings., which he has carried on all over the south and in some sections of the north. The subject of Mr. Fant's talk Sunday morning was taken from the incident of the Old Testament in which the axe came off the handle and fell into the muddy water and was made to float by the Lord. In his characteristic manner this subject j was made to bring forth many lessons for the unsaved and for the wavering Christian. An invitation being extended to accept Christianity, some twenty persons went forward to give him their hands. The service was| joined in by a number of visitors from the other churches of the city. CASH AXD CARRY. Xew Style of Grocery Store Opened in Bamberg Saturday. Most people have heard of or read about the "piggly wiggly" and "ui tote-'em" stores that have become so popular throughout the country, especially in the larger towns, but few stores of this kind have yet invaded the small town. Believing that the same principle ought to hold good in Bamberg as in the cities, Folk & McMillan, local grocery merchants, on Saturday last opened one of these cash-and-carry groceries, and judging from the business of the first few days the store has met with the approval of a considerable number of Bamberg householders. The principle on which stores of this kind are operated is very simple. The goods are so displayed that each customer waits on himself. Entering the store the customer gets a basket, makes the entire circuit of the store, pays the cashier at the door and takes his purchases home with him. It is claimed that by employing this method selling costs are greatly reduced. A store similar to this one has been opened in Denmark recently, also in Orangeburg, Branchville and Barnwell. Baptist Church Notes. About fourteen of our young people went to Williston last Sunday to attend the B. Y. P. U. convention. A most enthusiastic meeting was held. The Sunday school secretary reported 218 present last Sunday and $12.73 collection. We want not less than 225 for March 13th. How about it, folks? Those were fine services Sunday. At the morning service Engineer Dave J. Fant spoke to a packed house on tlio "Pnwpr nf thp Snnernatural Ov bUV * V ?? V* V A. V ~ - - ? er the Natural," and made a fine impression on the large audience. At the evening service the pastor preached on "Resisting the Holy Spirit." At both services many came forward expressing a desire to live closer to God. The prayer meeting this week will be in charge of the officers and teachers of the Sunday school. The pastor is to bring a message to believers next Sunday a. m., and a message to unbelievers at night. Hear both of these messages. Remember the hours: 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m., B. Y. P. U. at 7 p.' m. The W. M. S. observed Thursday and Friday of last week as days of prayer for home missions. A large crowd was present at the special prayer service last Wednesday night. The special subject for consideration was the conservation of the 75-million campaign efforts. Why not let our Christian men extend a pressing invitation to the men who stand around on the street on Sunday to attend church? "C." See the lord who rubs the water? in Pinafore.?adv. ? ^ Negro minstrel, Ehrhardt school auditorium, Friday, March 18, 8:30 p. m., by talent of St. John's community, benefit St. John's school. Admission, adults 35c; school children 25c.?adv. 3-17p t WEEVIL BEATERS. "Occasional" Tells How it is Done Down His Way. Since tlie boll weevil struck us the people are turning their thoughts in different directions for a livelihood. J. B. Ritter has gone into the soap business. He has employed an -old negro woman by the name ci Louisa Kearse to superintend the work. She is old and hasn't any teeth, but there are plenty of little pickaninnies all around there with good sound teeth, and they can chew up the soap grease. We rail this factory Xo. 1. Wash Folk, a colored man, is {raveling over the country buying up soap i i. . T u ^>i grease, ana ne, iii\e i-uuisii, nasxi i any teeth, but like her, has got plenty of little chaps around with good teeth to do the chewing, and the work will go on all o. k. We call this factory No. 2. While Wash was buying he was also talking. He said a snake bit him once and if it had not been for j/'Dr. Bradliam it woulder killed me. But Dr. Bradham poured some intment on it and the smoke riz/ and that was suddent destruction to that snake bite." I said to him then, "Well, Folk, where did the snake bite you?" He studied a little and said "Well, dat snake bit me in Folk's mill pond." There are others engaged in the soap business around here. Perhaps later I may inform you of their programme. OCCASIONAL. HAS MAIL DELIVERY. City Delivery Service Inaugurated Last Week in Denmark. Last week city delivery of mail was inaugurated in Denmark, and j now the residents of that little city are enjoying the same facilities that larger cities enjoy. An effort has been made for some time past to secure the house delivery of mail in Denmark, and the effort was rewarded last week by the beginning of the service. One delivery a day is made. As soon as mail receptacles are placed letters will be collected. The regulations concerning this class of mail delivery are the same as those enployed in Bamberg. Mail boxes must be secured and conveniently placed on the porch or at the doors of the homes to be served. A reasonable time is usually given in which to procure these receptacles, which may be in the nature of any kind of substantial box. Will Have Commission. Orangeburg , February 27.?The Orangeburg county government has been changed by the legislative delegation so that a commision of five will have charge of the affairs of the county. The commissioners are: J. W. Smoak, Orangeburg; J. Lawrence Shuler, Bowman; Samuel McCoy, Holly Hill; J. Fisher Cleckley, Cope; and C. F; Burgdoff, Springfield. Each township will have a commissioner to have charge of the funds for roads in their township, but the commission will have charge of the highways and other affairs of the county. There ? . T-r-Vi^v foTrrwr. fho nVianCTo anH ai C IUUOC W 11U J-? ? some who disfavor it. The roads in this county are not what they should he and bettered conditions are expected from the change. ^ <?> > Music Club Xotes. The last two meetings of our Music club were held with Mrs. C. E. Black and Mrs. Glenn Cope, respectively. Both of these meetings were delightful occasions. A good crowd of members was present and the practice of our little opera "Pinafore" was in order. The regular club programmes have been dispensed with of late on account of our practice. Delightful refreshments were served at both of these meetings. The regular club meeting for this week has been postponed. This will be held at an early date with Mrs. B. D. Carter.?Contributed. hi ? Hutto-Snelling. Mrs. Ida M. Hutto, of Denmark, S. ^ ? - ? ik ? rrn n*ATY? nr\ f r\ ? VJ., ailllUUUUeS Lilt: CUgascmcui Ui uci daughter, Minnie Lee, to Dan Conrad Snelling, Jr., of Augusta, Ga., the marriage to take place in the early spring. This announcement will be the occasion of most sincere congratulations and good wishes. Miss Hutto is a charming and most popular girl, and has lived in Augusta for several years. Mr. Snelling is a well known young man who has made a wide circle of friends.?Augusta Chronicle. See the Pinafore Friday night, adv Ralph, an ambitious chap, in Pinafore.?adv. See Gallant Captain and Merry Maid in Pinafore.?adv. G. W. LAND IX JAIL. Operator of Palmetto College Charged With Fraudulent Practice. The announcement of the arrest ; of G. W. Land, former operator of , the Palmetto Business college, at , Varnville, Orangeburg and Charleston, will be received with much interests by patrons of the school in , this county. A number of citizens of the county patronized the Varn. ville school, it is said, and at least one of them paid for a course in full in advance. The school was closed , after running about nine weeks. The following dispatch to the News 'hnd Courier and local article from the Times and Democrat are published as a matter of information: Oransebursr. March 2.?G. W. Land former manager of the Palmetto Business college, which came to a sidden close some months ago, at the unusual departure of Mr. Land, has been brought back to this city bv Sheriff Dukes. Mr. Land was apprehended in Florida, and is in jail, pending further developments. The chamber of commerce, which took an active part in having the Palmetto Business college operate here, met yesterday afternoon with Mr. Land* and offered him a proposition to settle the matter as a number of students paid in their money, but lost practically all of it. Mr. Land was offered the proposition that if $t,000 was paid he would be turned loose. He is now trying to make arrangements to effect a settlement.?News and Courier. Sheriff Dukes yesterday received a message from the sheriff of Georgetown requesting that G. W. Land, who is now in jail here under a charge of obtaining money under false pretences in connection with the operation of the Palmetto Business college, be held as a warrant had been issued by the tourist hotel of that town against the former business college manager charging failure to pay a hotel bill. The amount involved, it was stated, was approximately $250. Land was replaced in the county jail Monday afternoon following a hearing before the special committee of the chamber of commerce appointed to look after the interests of the | former students of the Palmetto BusI iness college,, who allege that they failed to obtain a portion of their school term for which they had paid. Land stated that he would make efforts to secure $1,000, the amount for which the committee stated they would settle the matter or bond for his release. S. L. Reid, vice president of the Varnville College corporation, wired Monday that he also had charges against Land.?Times and Democrat. COUXTY IX GOOD COXDITIOX. Xo Confusion Expected From Postponement of Taxpaying. Unlike many?most in fact?of the counties of the state, the present unusual financial conditions do not find the treasury of Bamberg county in an embarrassing state. The finances of this county have been so well looked after in the past that none of the departments of activity in this county depending on money derived from taxes are expected to be handicappeu from lack of funds. The county has on hand something like fifty thousand dollars, on credit for the various departments. The schools of the county are now operat-i ing on a narrow margin, and it is possible that some of the. school claims may have to be held until May 1st, although up to the present time all claims have been approved and paid promptly. If taxes continue to come in at an average rate it is j likely that all claims may be paid' right on as they come in. \ For general county purposes there is no danger of the funds giving out, it is believed. It may be stated that, there is perhaps not another county in the state which can at this time make as good a showing as Bamberg can. COURT POSTPONED. Session Will be Held Next AVeek, Instead of Present Week. At a meeting of the Bamberg Bar. association last week, it was decided to request the postponement of the spring term of court of common pleas one week, and in accordance with this request no court is being held her? this week. Instead the court will be convened here next Monday morning, and will last one week only, if so much be necessary to clear the docket of the business in hand. All jurors drawn for the first week of court are excused entirely from jury duty. Those drawn for the second week will serve during the se~ sion next week. The court officials wish this expressly understood, as there appears to be some confusion in regard to it. Jurors were drawn for two weeks, but as the first week of court was dispensed with, only the second week jurors will serve. It is not likely that the court will last through the week. Only civil cases will be tried at this session. m < > ? Pinafore, greatest undertaking ever by home talent.?adv. Hear Cousin Hebe's pioposal in Pinafore.?adv. LICENSE MONEY COMING IN. | Bamberg County Already Has Over $5,000 to its Credit. ... -A Over $5,000 has already accrued to the credit of Bamberg county from the SO per cent, of the motor vehicle license fund collected so far in 1921. Below is given the amounts to the credit to date of counties in this section: ^ ^ Aiken $ 9,473.60 Allendale ?,707.20 Bamberg 5,006.00 Barnwell 4,919.60 Calhoun 4,489.80 _ Colleton 3,877.80 Dorchester 3,394.20 Hampton 3,903.60 Orangeburg 18,860.80 v ^ The total for South Carolina is SiiT n Qn in " special notices. i LOST AND FOUND. Lost?Bunch of keys. Reward for return to J. J. HEARD, Bamberg, S. C. Itn . Lost?Silver card case; initials "X. E. S." engraved ?on back. Reward for return to Miss NAOMI SANDIFFR, at Peoples Bank. Itn REAL ESTATE. For Sale?Two fine lots and one touring car in perfect condition. All for $700. P O. BOX 314, Bamberg, S. C. , tfn . . WOOD. . ~ I For Sale?Wocd for stove and 1 chimney, oak or pine. LELAND F. 1 SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Wood for stove, grate or fire place, pine or oak, delivered on short notice. Phone 27-J. J. E. SPANN, Bamberg, S. C. tfn. FARM PRODUCTS. For Sale?>.. C. Runner seed peanuts. 4c per pound. J. A. WYMAN, \ . Bamberg,,S. C. 3-17n For Sale?X. C. Runner seed pea- J nuts, $1.50 busbel; also Brabliam m seed peas. H. C. HERNDON, R. F. D. ^ 1, Bamberg, S. C. 3-17p Frost Proof Cabbage Plants.? Grown by the state's most successful planters, leading varieties. Postpaid: 40c, 100; $1.35, 500; $2.25, 1,000. Express collect: 1,000, $1.75; 5,000, $1.50; 10,000, $1.25. BURTON SALES CO., Burton, S. C. tfn LIVE STOCK ' Registered Bull For Service.?Paul Pontiac de Kol Korndyke, 9th. At my lot in rear of court house. C. J. S. BROOKER, Bamberg, S. C. 3-10n HELP WANTED. Wanted?Salesmen for 6,000 mile ? guaranteed tires. Salary $100.00 per week with extra commissions.1 COWAX TIRE & RUBBER CO., P. O. Box 784, Dept. S, Chicago, 111 3-10n Wanted?Young ladies as student I nurses, must have the following J qualifications: Over 18 years of age, I at least a high school education, a S certificate of good moral character, v u affiliation with some church desired. m Address applications to Miss Marion Glover, care of Ackerman-Turner 1 Sanitorium, who wil give further in- J formation as to compensation^ etc. jj Classes to open April 1, and October m 1, of each year. 3-17n m For Sale?Four burner oil stove' * with oven and one ice chest. P. O. BOX 314, Bamberg, S. C. 'tfn Monuments made out of Georgia ' Pink Marble. Satisfaction guaran- ) teed. McLAURIE E. BURCH, Bam- j berg, S. C.v 3-31p : For Sale?One Rex visible typewriter; practically new. Cost $69, will sell for $50. L. B. FOWLER, 1 Bamberg, S. C. tfn j For Sale^?I have secured the j agency for the Acme and Defiance I Trucks. If you want a good truck, ! see me. B. F. FREE, Bamberg, tfn j Notice?All watches and jewelry having been repaired and remaining j more than six months will be sold for \ charges. REID'S JEWELRY STORE, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Wanted?A second-hand desk in ; /good condition; prefer flat top dou- \ ble desk. Let us know what you have. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bamberg, S. C. ltp } Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds see us at once, as we are in the market for $25,000 worth. We will pay you \ New York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bamberg, S. C. 3-10n Wanle<i?You to know that we do t lathe work, boring, etc., modern acetylene welding plant. We assure you quick service, good work and reasonable prices. SOUTHERN MACHINE WORKS, Denmark, S. C. 3-17 TRESPASS NOTICE. Trespass Notice?All persons are forbidden to hunt, fish, or in anywise trespass on the lands or the waters on said lands, known as the Priester -Clear Pond place; also all agents, pedlers or any kind of salesmen are forbidden to trespass on said lands. Violaters of this notice will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I. D. COPELAND, Agent. 3-17n Trespass Notice?Notice is hereby given that all persons, agents, pedlers, and any other person or per sons whomsoever, are roroiaaen to enter upon or in anywise trespass upon my lands in Bamberg coiinty. Violaters of this notice will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I. D. COPELAND. 3-17n ?