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tE%e JlamfcergSeralb Thursday, March 17,1921. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet' at the home of Mrs. G. Moye Dickinson Thursday afternoon at four o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMillan announce the engagement of their daughter, Dora, to Thomas Westmoreland Bell, the wedding to take place at an early date. Spring gardens are thriving on the warm weather that has prevailed for the past few weeks. Gardeners say ; vkl act o t?a vv a firj acf ATror uieir vcgeiituico aio iug uu&ot for the early spring season. The award of prizes for the boys' clubs was announced this week. The only Bamberg winner was Harry Steedly, who won second prize in the peanut club, boll weevil territory. Med Fields, a colored subscriber to The Herald, writes: "When I read The Herald regularly, it makes me feel odd to miss it, so here is one dollar and I will send the rest before my time is out." Med has been a reader of The Herald for many years. A very severe windstorm struck Blackville Tuesday afternoon of last week, completely demolishing, it is said, the Episcopal church. The horn? of Dr. Reynolds, which is an old landmark, was blown down. The roof was blown from a large barn, and several trees were uprooted. The Bamberg Potato Curing house during the past season cured about 3,500 bushels of sweet potatoes, most ' ly yeliow potatoes. The capacity of the potato house is 12,000 bushels, and many more could be cured by removing after curing. The farmers are being urged by the loading farmers to plant more sweet potatoes this year, and use the opportunity they have of properly curing the tu- . bers for market at such times as the market is favorable. Mrs. J. P. Hiers has just pulled from her yard a sunflower plant, which had some remarkable features i about it. The sunflower was in full! bloom on Christmas day, although it was in no way protected from the weather, arid the plant died not from frost, but plain old age. Mrs. Hiers has now- in her front yard a tobacco plant which is surviving its second season. The plant lived through the ? winter, and is now in bloom for the second year. This shows to some extent the mildness of the past winter. The athletic life of Carlisle school has recently been enhanced by the preparation of two tennis courts to trie south of Brabham hall. The boys have been working on the courts for several days, and this vacant lot has been utilized to great benefit to the athletic activities of the school. Wnen one court was completed, it proved so popular with ch-j boys that another 'had to be fixed up so that more of the boys could play tennis. The boys are ^ w ? - r<\ I i ? n f 1 rr t*ri f O >"* i rl An liu w piautiuiug , auautij *>xm an iu^a of entering into some contests with other schools. < > ? CIVIL COURT IN SESSION. Number of Common Pleas Cases Being Tried This Week. The spring session of the court of commpn pleas was convened in Bamberg Monday morning, with his honor, Judge T. J. Mauldin, presiding. The court for the first Week was called off, and this caused some confusion among the jurors, making it necessary to draw a number of extra jorors from the local district. The extra jurors drawn were: Allie McCue, D. W. Phillips, B. T. Felder, Riley Morris, W. D. Rhoad, Sr., W. G. Hoffman, J. C. Hewitt, D. P. Utsey, J. J. O'Neal, E. W. Watson. The following cases have been disposed of: Brevard Manufacturing company against Goolby & Son; verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $206.39. Dorchester Lumber company versus C. Sheriff; verdict in favor of the defendant company. J. J. Smoak versus J. W. Price; consent verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $142.50. C. B. Jenkins, et al., versus J. F. Folk; verdict for defendant. J. J. Still versus the director general of railroads; this case had not been concluded at this vriting. Commends The Herald. The Oranaebura Times and Demo crat, in reproducing in its editorial columns a recent editorial from The Bamberg Herald, makes the following comment: "The Bamberg Herald has performed its town a service in fearlessly writing and printing the following editoral. Newspapers very often make enemies, and many times they are deserted by those who they befriend, but we are sure that such public expressions as those in the recent editorial will bring support to the newspapers. The Herald's comment speaks for itself. "x REVIVAL SERVICES. Rev. Mr. Bridges Will Preach at Trinity M. E. Church. Rev. Luther Bridges, of Gainesville, Ga., one of the general evangelists of the Southern Methodist church, will begin a meeting at Trinity Methodist church next Sunday morning, the 20th instant. Mr. Bridges is an earnest and effective preacher of wide experience, and his preaching should prove a blessing to all who hear him. This is an urgent request to all Christians to join in the meeting and to pray earnestly for God's blessing upon it. Everybody in the whole community is invited to attend all the services. The hours will probably be fixed for four and eight o'clock in the aiternoon. However, announcement will be made on Sunday. It is hoped that the merchants of the town will be as kind as they have always been to close their places of business during the hour of the daylight service. The services at the Methodist c/hurch have recently been directed in a special way to the coming of the meeting; and special direction of the services at the Baptist church for the past two Sundays should secure the most earnest attendance and prayers of all our Christian people from the outset. RECEIVERS APPOINTED. Three Gentlemen Named to Settle Affairs of F. and >1. Bank. Following a hearing before Judge Hayne F. Rice on February 25th, S. W. Copeland, J. M. Kirkland and E. E. Hughes have been appointed receivers for the Farmers and Merchants Bank, of Ehrhardt. The directors of the institution consented to the appointment of receivers to settle the affairs of the bank, which has been closed for sevral weeks past. The receivers are authorized by the order of Judge Rice to receive and disburse funds in the name of the bank, and compensation is allowed by the order as follows: For E. E. Hughes, $100 per month, and for Messrs. Copeland and Kirkland, $50 per month each, the amount not to exceed, however, the sum of 5 per cent, of the funds so collected and disbursed. Expenses actually incured in the discharge of their duty are also allowed. The following gentlemen are the directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank: S. W. Copeland, J. M. Kirkland, E. E. Hughes, H. Karesh, G. W-. Folk, D. E. Copeland, J. 0. Barnes, J. E. McMillan, G. B. Clayton. Bessinger-Graham. Simple, but lovely in every detail, was the marriage of Miss Leedelle Bessinger and James Ryan Graham, of Sumter, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Bessinger, at 2425 Lincoln street, Columbia, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Only the immediate famin ? o t filnoo f rior; r? ci u'PTP 1XCO dJLLU. CL 1^*1 WVCV i.A ?. V* W present. The simple ring ceremony was performed by Rev. R. S. Truesdale. of Main Street Methodist church. For the occasion, the home was tastefully decorated with cut flowers and potted' plants. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Albert Griffln, accompanied by Miss Virginia Hopper and Mr. Gruber on the viplin. The bride, a most lovable and attractive young woman, was attired in a traveling suit l_" blue embroidered duvet-de-Laine, with hat and other accessories to -match. The groom is a young business man of Embree. Mr. and Mrs. Graham left immediately after the ceremony for their wedding trip, and will be at home at Embree after March 27.?Contributed. Hutto-Steiling. The marriavge of Dan Stelling, Jr., and Miss Minnie Hutto was an interesting event of Monday evening, March 7th, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran church, Rev. Mr. Reiser officiating. The church was adorned in a most attractive manner with ferns, nalms and daffodils. The wedding was a quiet one, with only close friends and relatives present. The bride was attended by the sister ol the groom, Miss Emma Stelling, whc wore a black satin gown, a corsage oi pink roses, and a black picture hat, The bride looked very lovely in a traveling suit of navy blue tricotinc and a hat of black straw, trimmed with Harding blue ostrich tips. Hei flowers were a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas. Walter Stellins was his brother's best man. Mrs. Dan Stelling is a most attractive young woman who has man} friends and admirers here. Mr. Stelling also has a host of friends whc will offer most sincere congratula tions. Mr. and Mrs. Stelling are at home with the parents of the groom.?Au gusta Chronicle. AMATEUR OPERA PRESENTED. Local Talent Delights Audience With the Opera "Pinafore." A most enjoyable evening was spent by a large audience Friday night at the Carlisle auditorium, when the Apollo Music club presented the opera "Pinafore." The house was packed to full capacity, all standing room being utilized, while many were turned away, unable to get into the auditorium. The play was presented in a manner that did not Suggest an amateur production, each part in the play being acted and sung with ease and effect. "Pinafore" is a story of a sailor of the British navy who is in love with his captain's daughter, the difference in their social positions affording ample opportunity for the introduction of romance. The parts of the opera were, of course, mostly in song. The principal characters of the play were: Captain Corcoran, Capt. J. C. Lanham; Sir Joseph Porter, first lord of the British admiralty, C. E. Black; Ralph Rackstraw, Paul Whitaker; Dick Deadeye, the ship's villain. Mrs. E. H. Henderson; Billy Bobstay, Leighton Rentz; Bob Becket, LaVerne Thomas; Tom Tucker, .Rex Stokes; Josephine, the captain's daughter, Mrs. H. N. Folk; Hebe, Sir Joseph's cousin, Mrs. J. J. Heard; Buttercup, Mrs. B. D. Carter. In addition to these characters, there were relatives of Sir Joseph, sailors and marines. The play was so well received, and so many were unable to secure seats that it was decided to repeat the performance at a later date in order thai all may have the opportunity of seeing it, and it is likely that the opera may also be presented at some of the neighboring towns. ^ in ? MRS. ROSA R. HOOTOX. Estimable Woman Died in Denmarl Last Monday. Mrs. Rosa Ray Hooton, widow 01 the late A. B. Hooton, died at tin home of her son, C. R. Hooton, al Denmark, last Monday afternoon. The news of her death came as quite a shock to her many relatives and ac quaintances throughout this section The remains were brought to Bamberg Tuesday, and interment toolplace at Restland cemetery at foui o'clock in the afternoon. The fun, eral services were conducted by Rev O. J. Frier, pastor of the Denmarl Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Geo P. White, of the Bamberg Baptis church. Mrs. Hooton was about 65 years of age, and was a former resident o: Bamberg, where her husband diec several years ago. For some tinff i past Mrs. Hooton has been residing ' with relatives at Olar. She. was i member of the Baptist church, anc was a woman of gentle Christiar character and well known for hei many womanly traits. She is survived by three children: Miss Kittie Hooton and C. R. Hooton, both of Denmark, and A. B. Hooton, of Darlington; one brother, Macl Ray, of this county, and one sister Mrs. Carrie Starr, formerly of Olar but now residing in Columbia. CITY ELECTION MAY 3. City Council and Public Works Commission to be Selected. The biennial election for the eit} government of Bamberg will be helc on Tuesday, May 3, for the selectior of a mayor, six aldermen and three commissioners of public works. The election is participated in cnlv bj regstered voters, and the books arc now open at he office of the city clert and treasurer. The registration bocks will remain open until ten days pricj to the election. Mayor J. J. Smoak stated to The Herald yesterday that he would nd offer for reelection, and it is no known whether the present council men will offer for reelection or not Two Freight Trains Crash. An extra freight train on the Seaboard Air Line railway ran into the regular morning freight near Swan sea at 9:30 o'ciock Saturday morn ing, damaging about four cars anc tying up traffic for nearly two hours i Both trains had left Cayce going ! south and neither train was moving > at any high rate of speed. The caus< of the wreck is not known but rail . road officials yesterday though' l that it was more probably due to th< } rain which prevented the breaks 01 I the extra train from holding to pre vent the rear end smash. Only abou 3 an hour and a half's work was re r, quired to clear away the wreckag( and to leave the line open. Th< - wreck, however, blocked traffic fo] 7 some time, forcing the detouring o - several trains over the Southern line: ) to Denmark. The Herald Book Store carries th< i largest stock of tablets, pencils mem - orandum books, and school supplia in Bamberg county. MUCH TOBACCO UKOMtSED. Indications Point to Biggest Acreage Ever Planted in County. Present indications are that the biggest crop of tobacco the county has ever known will be cultivated in Bam-| berg this season. Already the farmers are preparing to set out the plants. The general condition 01 the tobacco beds is said t; be very favorable for an early start. The boll weevils in the county, together with the unfavorable outlook lor UUllUIl, II clS CctllStJU IU" more than ever to turn to tobacco as a money crop, and while the market ' in Bamberg last year was not all that could have been expected, perhaps, it i is generally believed that marketing . conditions will be better this year, and even if no better than las: year, , that tobacco is a far more promising crop this year than cotton. By this i it is not to be inferred that the Bam, berg market was not as good as any ; other in the state; in fact, it was i better than many, and compared fa. vorablv with the state's best markets. . But marketing conditions were not r good anywhere last year. , ^ Conversation with leading farmers : of the section lead The Herald to be; lieve that a larger acreage of tobae co will be grown in this county than last year. The lack of experience eon. tributed in a large measure last to > the failure of many tobacco growers [ to realize better profits on their crops. It is confidently believed that the exl perience of the past season will be > an asset to the tooacco industry the . coming season. For instance, it was ; learned last year thai- good tobacco . well cured brought a fancy price, L while low grades could hardly be sold ; at all. Preparations are being trade this year by most farmers to safeguard the harvesting and curing of the crop in an endeavor to put a higher grade ; of weed on the market. DATES CHANGED. [ Bamberg Chautauqua Dates Pushed Up to Avoid Conflict. J The management of the Bamberg Chautauqua, scheduled to appear here in April,' announces that the dates first scheduled for the appearance of c the performances here have been r pushed up four days, in order that there may be no conflict with a local ' meeting. The management was somewhat disturbed recently when it ' was ascertained that the Chautauqua would be presented here on the same dates that a revival meeting of the 3 Baptist church would be carried on. It was ascertained that the revival 1 could not be postponed, as arrange' ments had been made with Rev. Di. 5 Dew more than a year ago for his 1 visit here, and Dr. Dew's engage* ment had been arranged for his only ^ nnon fViic* ttoqt W'hpn tVlic mat UU( LV/ tuio ^ VM1 I TT 'AAVAA . w [ ter was presented to the Redpath Chautauqua management, arrangements were made for holding the cliautauqua four days earlier than at first announced, and by this arL rangement the last performance of ' the Chautauqua will be presented on ' the first night of the revival and doubtless local arrangements can be made to avoid even this conflict. Self Culture Club Organized. The Self Culture club was permaT nently organized on Wednesday afterj noon, March 9, at the home of Mrs. C. { E. Black. A good crowd of members 4 wras present in spite of inclement wea' ther, and much interest was maniJ / 7 J fested. The director, Miss Perneil, 4 was present and explained the work ' of the club, which is most interesting j and instructive. The club is the first , of the kind organized in Bamberg. L The following officers were elected: i President, Mrs. J. F. Carter; vice t president, Mrs. E. H. Henderson; re_ cording secretary, Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg; corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. E. Black; treasurer, Mrs. W. P. Jones; musical director, Mrs. H. N. Folk. The charter members are: Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg, Mrs. W. P. Jones, T T T/\?fto A/T T?a T Ti f.rmpland J 1U1 9< J . U . U UUCO, lUXUi v. r J [ Mrs. E. H. Henderson, Mrs. George S. Smith, Mrs. J. F. Carter, Mrs. B. D. j Carter, Mrs. C. R. Brabham, Sr., Mrs. H. N. Folk, Mrs. C. E. Black, Mrs. S. r* C. Hollifield. I The club will meet at the homes I of the members twice each month, the first meeting to be held with Mrs. t C. R. Brabham, Sr., on Friday, March a 25. The charter will be held open ^ for two weeks for charter members, but anyone may join at any time.? t Contributed. 3 Tru? to the Last. ^ r Jack was far from home and the f end was near. 5 "Do you want me to do anything for you " asked the friend. "Yes," he gasped. "Write a letter a to Edith and give her my love. Tell - her I thought only of her at the end. Er?send carbon copies to Grace, May and Florence."?New York Sun. GARIUCK OUT OX BOND. - I Cope Farmer Released After Confinement Over Shooting. Lem Garrick, the young white man from near Cope who has been in the Orangeburg jail for several days pending the outcome of a wound inflicted on Carl Henry near Cope about two weeks ago, was on Tuesday released on $500 bond, a certificate from the attending physician, it was stated, having been given that Henry was out of danger. Garrick was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill as the result of the affair in which Henry was seriously snot, it is saia, in tne back when a shot gun in the hands of Garrick was discharged. The shooting occurred on the Churchwell farm near Cope, while Garrick, Henry and ^another man were in Churchwell's front yard. Garrick maintains that it was an accident, the result of fhe firing of a shell which he did not know was in the gun. Application for bail for Garrick was made several days ago, but, owing to the fact that there was a case of suspected ? smallpox in the jail, which for a while was under quarantine, he could not be released. CONCERTS ENJOYED. Carlisle School Band Delights People Saturday Nights. A large number of Bamberg's residents have been delighted for some Saturday nights past with excellent music from Carlisle's jam-up good school band. The band kindly consented to give a concert each Satur ?? i rrVi + a? VT o in olfoot ond fVlia Ud v Lligui uu .uaiu ocx ccc, uuu tutu has attracted large crowds each week, who assemble on the street and look forward to the arrival of the band. This popular feature of Bamberg's fine school is one that has afforded the people of the town much pleasure, and the generosity of the band in giving free concerts is much appreciated by everybody. It is understood that the band will soon go put on its annual tour to various towns of the state. MR. ROWELL RESIGNS. Superintendent of City Power Plant Succeeded by Leon Tobin. Leon Tobin, of 'Barnwell, arrived in Bamberg on, the 15th instant to ; take charge of the city electric power and water plant,, succeeding R. Clyde Rowell, who has resigned as superintendent of the local plant. Mr. To, bin comes to Bamberg highly recommended. For some time past he has been superintendent of the Barnwell plant, and it is stated that he has been very successful in his manage> ment of t/he Barnwell plant. He is a graduate of Clemson college, and served some time in the Westinghouse plant. Mr. Tobin is married and has one child, and his family will be quite an/addition to Bamberg. Mr. Tobin is a prominent churchman and Sunday school worker, being superH intendent of the Barnwell Baptist 1 Sunday school while in that city. REPEAT "PINAFORE" FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH 18. Due to the fact that the hall was too small to hold the crowd that came to see Pinafore last Friday night, and also as a courtesy to the Carlisle students who were unable to attend because of examinations, the Apollo Music club has decided to repeat the performance next Friday ,night, Mar. 18th. A special effort will be made to make every one comfortable, and a good show is promised. As one who appreciated very highly the performance of the Apollo Music club last Friday night, I wish to express publicly this appreciation. It is a privilege to testify to the splen; did character of this performance on the part of our own people. I am informed that it will be repeated on Friday evening of this week for the benefit of the many who could not get in the hall on last Friday night; and I wish to commend it to those wlio have not already enjoyed it, as an entertainment wen worm tneir time and money many times over. S. O. CANTEY. Every one has been loud in their praise of "Pinafore." It was indeed witnessed by the biggest audience ever .assembled in Bamberg. I enjoyed the entertainment so much last Friday night that methinks I'll be on hand at the repeat performance. MRS. J. C. LEWIS. President U. D. C. The Pinafore as rendered by the Apollo Music club is a splendid interpretation of the opera. The cTtoruses , are well done and are beautiful. The lovers'' duet is very expressive and real talent is shown in the rendering. I have seen many road shows at two dollars and above that were not half so clever. You can't afford to miss Pinafore. W. C. DUNCAN. i Pinafore was very good, one of the best productions that I have ever seen given by local talent. J. CARL KEARSE. ' The Herald commends the produc[ tion of Pinafore as being the work of artists, clean, wholesome, and in ev ery way worthy of the public's patr ronage. EDITOR HERALD. J ' ?adv. STRANGE CASE REPORTED. | Colored Girl Said to be Insane From 4 Blow at Church Service. I A peculiar case :s reported amon? the colored people, it is said that recently while services were being held at one of ihe colored churches of the community, a young negro girl became excited and began rue oldtime custom of shouting. It is rut- ( ther stated, according 1.0 the srory as ^ related, that a male member of the congregation took hold of the girl and rather violently manhandled her, striking her on the body and putting her out of the church. The girl is now said to be lying in a desperate condition, perhaps vio- 4 lentlv insane, and it is believed that ^ \ her condition is due to the rough handling she received. /J The colored people a;e considera- Wj bly aroused over the affair, and it is ia likely that steps will be taken to prosecute the male offender. It seems that the rough treatment was entirely ' uncalled for, and it would appear that if there is objection to shouting tnere should be ample means of securing order by other methods. SPECIAL NOTICES WOOD, For Sate?Woe d for stove and chimney, oak or pine. LELAND F. SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Wood for stove, grate or J fire place, pine or oak, delivered on 1 short notice. Phone 27-J. J. E. fl SPANN, Bamberg, S. C. tfn. 1 FARM PRODUCTS. . " Wanted?Two tons velvet beans in pod. G. B. CLAYTON, Ehrhardt, S. C. ltn / For Sale?N. C. Runner seed peanuts. 4c per pound. J. A. W YMAN, Bamberg, S. C. 3-24 For Sale?s-White Spanish Seed Pea- \ nuts, 5c per pound. J. A. McMII> LAN, Bamberg, S. C. 4-7n ; I For Sale?N. C. Runner seed pea- ^ nuts, $1.50 bushel; also Brabham seed peas. H. C. HERNDON, R. F. D. 1, Bamberg, S. C. 3-17p For Sale?Recleaned Cleveland Big Boll Cotton seed at $1.00 per bushel. Germination and purity \; guaranteed. J. A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. C. 3-24n Cotton Seed Recleaned at 15c per \ bushel. Let us prepare your seed for planting on our recleaning machine. It takes out the black seed trash. J. A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. C. 3-24 _ Frost Proof Cabbage Plant?.? Grown by the itate'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 HELP WANTED.' J. '\z Wanted?Young ladies as student nurses, must have the following qualifications: Over 18 years of age, at least a high school education, a \ certificate of good moral character, affiliation with some church desired. Address applications to Miss Marion Glover, care of Ackerman-Turner / Sanitorium, who wil give further in- ^ formation as to compensation, etc. Classes to open April 1, and October 1 1, of each year. 3-17n : MISCELLANEOUS. j For Sale?Four burner oil stove I with oven and one ice chest. P. O. j BOX 314, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Monuments made out of Georgia Pink Marble. Satisfaction guaran- j teed. McLAURIE E. BURCH, Bamberg, S. C. 3-31p Wanted?To trade Republic truck | for Ford touring car or roadster, ur will sell. Address BOX 281, Bam- N berg, S. C. tfn For Sale?-I have secured the agency for the Acme and Defiance Trucks. If you want a good truck, see me. B. F. FREE, Bamberg, tfn Notice?All watches and jewelry ; having been repaired and remaining, more than six months will be sold for ; charges. REID'S JEWELRY STORE, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sal&?Elcar touring car, in ex- ] cellent running condition; good tires. i Will accept cotton at one cent above 1 'market price. For information address BOX 121, 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. O. tfn Wknled?You to know that we do \ 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 persons whomsoever, are forbidden to enter upon or in anywise trespass upon my lands in Bamberg county. Violaters of this notice will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I. D. COPELAND. 3-17n