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V ^effiamftergjleralb , Thursday, March 31,1921. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. The Herald sincerely appreciates the compliment paid it by Dr. Bridges Wednesday night, in which he expressed his appreciation of the publicity given the revival by this paper. The Ehrhardt high school has entered the preliminary matches in the annual inter high school debate which will be held during the week of April 2 to 9 at the University of South Carolina. The Apollo Music club presented the opera "Pinafore" in Orangeburg to a splendid audience Tuesday even ?- "nAAiTroil in ing . The opera was wen i ctci ? ^i_?. xjj. the Edisto city, and elicited much praise from those who saw the play by Bamberg talent. Mrs. J. C. Folk, a former Bamberg resident, now residing in Orangeburg, in renewing her subscription writes: "I just can't do without the paper as it is a long letter from my old home and I look forward to getting it every Thursday morning. Wishing you much success, etc." Louise Washington, the negro girl who was alleged to have been treated roughly while in an insane condition some time since, died in the insane asylum in Columbia last week. The physicians stated the cause of her death as the usual causes in such cases. It is understood that a charge was made in the magistrate's court against the man who was said to have 4-V./-V 'roughly ejected tne gin irum mc church, but the case has not yet come to trial. Porter Military academy and Bailey Military institute were recently issued a challenge by the Carlisle debating club for competitive debates, but to the regret of the Carlisle boys both challenges were declined. Pressure of athletics and other society activities were assigned as reasons. The Carlisle societies have some fine debaters and they felt confident if given the opportunity they would show up in fine shape against any comers in the preparatory class. McMillan-McGowan. Jim McGowan, formerly of Bamberg, now of Ehrhardt, and Miss Ruth McMillan, of Varnville, were quietly married at the bride's horn? on Main street, on the morning of March 26, at eight o'clock. Only the relatives and a few friends were present. The young coupl? left immediately after ,the ceremony for their bridal trip, in Mr. McGowan's car. < > m Ehrhardt Starts Gathering. / * Ehrhardt, aMrch 29.?The Ehrhardt ball team started the season by winning from Dlar Thursday by a v 7 to 6 score. The game was exciting throughout and both teams constantly threatened to score and th? Ehrhardt pitcher was always in hot water on account of his team's errors. Both teams erroed freely. Olar used Preacher, the McColl star, on the mouna, his receiver uemg - Bernice Barker, of Fairfax. The Ehrhardt battery was Roberts, F., the 16 year old southpaw, and Zeigltr, a newly developed catcher, who possesses a lightning peg and promises much. The score by innings: Ehrhardt -. ..1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4?7 Olar ...0 0 0 1 0 0 0 '4 1?6 Hits off Preacher, 7; off Roberts, 10. Sacrifice hits, off Preacher, 2; two base hits, Morris, C.,' Purcell, Roberts, Kearse. I. M. K. Frank Kirkland at Home. Frank Kirkland, the .young white man who was accidentally shot several months ago by John Morris, a foreman on the chain gang, and who has been in the hospital for a long time, has sufficiently recovered to return home. Mr. Kirkland was shot in the leg, and thirteen operations were necessary at the hospital to pre * ' rr?t_ _ ~^ vent amputation, me many mcuus of the young man, who was a soldier in the world war, serving in France, will be delighted to know that he is recovering rapidly, and it is believed that he will regain full use of his wounded leg. While he is yet unable to perform much work, he is able to be up and about, and was down town Monday. The young man had a hard pull to save his life, and had to spend about five months in the hospital. Mr. Morris has been greatly grieved over the sad accident, and -has done everything in his power for \ the comfort and recovery of the victim of the accident. The men were the best of friends, and both were employed on the chain gang at the time. Mr. Kirkland is a fine machinist, being selected during the war for service in that branch, and his knowledge of the operation of trucks was found to be of great value to the county, and under his care, the repair bills were reduced to a minimum. * MISS AI>I)YS HAYS DEAD. Body Laid to Rest Monday Afternoon in Southend Cemetery. The many friends and acquaintances of "Miss Addys Hays were sad-j dened Sunday afternoon when the news of her death became known in the city. While her death was not unexpected, she having been in a critical condition for some days, the news came as a matter of great grief to those who had known and associated with her. Miss Hays has been in ill health for the past two years, although in appearance few could detect that she was not enjoying the best of health. * - > J __ it.. ~ P Arier oeing unaer tae utiic ul ca physicians for many months, her illness became more pronounced about three months ago, when she went to Baltimore for treatment, remaining there for several wreeks. She returned home six weeks previous to her death, and it soon became evident that she was not responding to treatment. Miss Hays had known of her critical condition for some weeks, and expressed her preparedness to enter into the realm of the unknown. The funeral and interment took place Monday afternoon at Southend cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. S. 0. Cantey conducted the funeral services. Many floral tributes were placed on the grave. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Honorary: C. R. Brabham, Sr., Dr. H. J. Stuckey, John Siflev, John H. Cope, Dr. F. B. McCrackin, Dr. J. B. Black, H. C. Folk, J. W. Barr, Capt. W. S. Bamberg, J. Frank Folk, W. A. Klauber, D. F. Hooton, H. F. Spann, W. E. Spann, G. Frank Bamberg, W. D. Rhoad. Active: C. R. Brabham, Jr., Dr. V. W. Brabham. E. A. Hooton, H. F. Bam-| berg, H. N. Folk, J. D. Copeland, Henry Zeigler, M. G. Cooner, George S. Smith, Dr. A. S. Weeklev. Miss Hays would have been 39 years of age on her next birthday. She was the daughter of the late Major E. R. Hays, who died fifteen years ago, and Mrs. H. J. Hays, who survives her. The following brothers and sisters survive: E. R. Hays, of Appalachicola, Fla., E. C. Hays, of Bamberg, Mrs. M. L. Counts,, of North Carolina, and Mrs. J. A. Spann, of Bamberg. Miss Hays was a young woman of unusually bright and cheerful disposition, which endeared her to a large circle of friends, among whom she was very popular. She was a member of Trinity Methodist church, and was sponsor for the local camp of the Confederate veterans, many of whom attended the funeral. A peculiarly sad circumstance of her death was the fact that her mother, 81 years of age, with whom she lived, has also been quite ill for some time past, and was unable to attend the burial Monday. Mrs. Hays suffered an attack about two weeks ago, and suffered a nervous breakdown when she learned of her daughter's death. Hrs. Hays's condition though, is not considered serious. Missionary Society. One of the most interesting meetings of the Woman's Missionary society of the year wras held at the home of Mrs. Moyfe Dickinson Thursday atternoon. adoui jd meinuers were present to enjoy the hospitality of the hostess and the excellent programme. After calling the meeting to order the leader read several short Bible lessons, all showing that God doesn't call for human sacrifice unless we hav? love in our hearts. Indeed there can be no sacrifice without love, and when we love our sacrifices become privileges. After the Bible lesson Mrs. G. W. Cope read a paper on the "evils of the present system of tenantry, and a few suggested corrections." Mrs. Laurie Smoak sang very sweetly. Mrs. Kirsch and Mrs. Snyder prayed very beautifully, asking God to give us a wonderful revival in our community, and also begging Him to sustain and comfort the sorrowing ones in our midst. After this the president held the business meeting. Reports were heard from the various officers. Much social work was reported done by the social service worker, and also by Mrs. John Cope. An appeal for old clothes to be given to the poor was made. Mrs. Kirsch reported having sent a check for $60.85 to the starv* ing Chinese. An Easter card shower for Mrs. Cliff Johnson, a friend of the society, was decided on. As we had lost since our last meeting one of our sweetest and best members, Mrs. Elise B. Walker, a committee was appointed to draw up resolutions of respect. At the close of the business meeting, our hostess served delicious block ice cream and angel cake. Our next meeting will be led by Mils Bessie Lee Black. Rev. Luther Bridges will meet with us Friday afternoon at the church and try to help us unravel some of our angles and make us better servants of the Master. May everyone be present and may God's spirit fill every one.?Publicity chairman. OPENS SEASON ON APRIL 7. Carlisle Plays First Base Ball Oame at Batesburg. Carlisle bids fair to have a most successful base ball season. The squad has been hard at work for six weeks and is now in fine trim for the opening of the season in Batesburg on the 7th of April. The team is being coached by Capt. Marvin Gault, who is a professional player of no mean ability. Last summer he had a wonderful record at third base with Danville in the Piedmont league. He has injected speed and "pep" into the local boys and it is reasonable to expect that many ball games will be on the Carlisle side of the ledger when, the season closes. Several of the members of last year's team are on hand again and are fighting for their old places on the team. Otto Large, who caught most of the games last year, is now holding the second bag. James Sanders is again taking care of shortstop and no fear is felt for this position. "Hard Luck" Warren and Claude McLeod, both first string pitchers from last year, are again heaving the pill. "Fancy" Mishoe, a first-rate sub last year, is showing up well in the outfield. Silcox, another last year's sub, is on the job and will no doubt land a berth. Among the new men there are several who show much promise. Among these may be mentioned Ambrose, an infielder and southpaw hurler; "Macsweeney" Prosser, ^another infielder-pitcher; Dantzler, Kirk Sanders, Fairey, Tmopson, Collier, Hal Silcox, "Jake" Smith, Massabeau are also promising new men on the diamond. Thompson is showing up especially well behind the bat. Capt. William R. Watson, faculty athletic amnager, has announced the schedule which is given below. This is by far the heaviest schedule Carlisle has ever undert aken. Many fast teams will be seen on the local field and good games are promised Bamberg fans. April 7?Batesburg-Leesville high school in Batesburg. April 8?Orangeburg high in Orangeburg. April 12?Batesburg-Leesville high in Bamberg. April 15?Darlington high in Bamberg. April 21?Darlington high in Darlington. April 22?Porter in Charleston. April 26?Wofford Fitting school in Spartanburg. April 27-28?Bailey in Greenwood. April 29-30?A. R. C. in Augusta. May 3-4?Bailey in Bamberg. May 6?Porter in Bamberg. May 10-11?A. R. C. in Bamberg (pending.) May 13?Orangeburg high in Bamberg. May 17?Wofford Fitting school in berg. MAJOR HAVELOCK EAVES. Former Bamberg Citizen Died Tuesday Night in Charlotte. Just before going to press Wednesday afternoon, The Herald learns of the death in Charlotte, N. C., of Major Havelock Eaves, of Orangeburg. Major Eaves had been in a critical condition for several days, and little hope had been held out by his physicians. Major Eaves was born in Bamberg and was about 50 years of age. He moved from Bamberg some fifteen years ago. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at the hour of going to press. Major Eaves is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. E. D. Rainey, of Beaufort, D. M. T-? /? TT A T XT f\xxr Eaves, or union, a. j. rjavco, ui new York, Mrs. Decania Dowling, of Charlotte, and Miss Mary Ellen Eaves. His widow, formerly Miss Ev^Riley, of this city, also survives him. Bramiett-Gresley. Miss LaHentz Bramlett, a sister of Mrs. W. I. Johns, and Stanley Gresley, of New York, were married in Charleston on Saturday by Rev. L. B. Harper. Mrs. Gresley is very pleasantly remembered here, having taught in the Allendale .high school for a number of months. Mr. Gresley is a prominent hotel man of New York, and is connected with a number of tourist hotels in other parts of the country. Mr. and Mrs. Gresley will be at the winter hotel at Summerville, one of the hotels with which Mr. Gresley is connected, for the next two weeks, from Summerville the? will go to Lake Hopecton, N. J., for the summer. They have the best wishes of their many friends in this section.?Allendale Citizen. Miss Bramlett resided near Bamberg a few years ago, and she has many friends in this city who will be interested to learn of her marriage. I SENDS TEAM TO COLUMBIA. Carlisle Will be Represented at University Preparatory' Meet. Several weeks ago a meeting of representatives of the four preparatory schools of the state was held in Columbia. At this meeting it was decided to stage a track meet at the University of South Carolina on the second of April. This is to be a starter toward effecting a permanent organization of the state preparatory schools. The Carlisle team will leave Bamberg Friday afternoon, going by way of Denmark. Saturday morning will be spent in practice on the excellent University grounds. At the same time faculty representatives of Bailey, Porter, Carlisle and Wofford Fitting school will meet with Dr. Reed" Smith, of the University extension department, to perfect the or ganization of the Prep School league. It is the purpose of this organization to bring about a closer athletic relation between the preparatory schools of the state. The track meet will be held Saturday afternoon and it is hoped that a .large crowd will witness the events. Carlisle will be^represented on the field bv James Sanders, Otto Large, Johnnie Thompson, Bratton Williams, Glenn White, Gerard Warren, Louis Poag, Hardy Silcox, Lloyd Hayden, and Lawton Dantzler. Entries have been announced by Coach Gault as follows: 100-yard dash, Large, Sanders, Thompson; high jump, Williams, White, Warren; half-mile run, Large, Hayden, Poag; 220-yard dash, Sanders, Silcox, Dantzler; pole vault, Williams, White, Warren; 120-yard low hurdles, Thompson, Dantzler, Large; broad jump, Sanders,* Large, Silcox; 440-yard run, Silcox, Thompson, Sanders; shot put, Warren, Poag, Hayden; one mile run, Large, Hayden, Silcox. All these youngsters are in fine trim due to the four weeks of intensive training and are expected to give j a good account of themselves when ! the fun starts Saturday afternoon on j University field. Track work is a new j phase of athletics for Carlisle but ? i.- 1 1-' 4-1 * tliere is every reason iu ueneve iuai the local school will go through the meet with flying colors. Coach M. G. Gault, the efficient Carlisle coach, will "accompany the track team to Columbia. Capt. Wm. R. Watson, the athletic manager, will also make the trip with the boys, so as to be present at the organization meeting Saturday morning. The University will present the winning team with a handsome trophy cup. This will become the permanent property of the school winning it three years, not necessarily in succession. The extension department of the University is promoting the meet and will entertain the four competing teams while they are on the campus. Tony Kirkland Wins Suit. The friends in Bamberg county of Tony Kirkland, son of J. Ham Kirkland, of Lakeland, Fla., will be interested to learn that he recently won a suit against an ice manufacturing company of Lakeland, in which he was awarded damages of about $3,000. The family formerly lived at Glar, but for some years has been residing at Lakeland, Fla., where Mr. Kirkland grows watermelons on quite a large scale. It was alleged that while he was employed by the ice plant, youn? Kirkland fell into a vat of hot water, suffering a sever? injury from scalding. He brought suit against the company, alleging negligence was the cause of the accident, and the jury awarded him damages as above stated. The young man is now in the army and is stationed in California. , ^ i?i ? LOAN ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED. Bamberg Branch of Federal Loan Board Ready for Business. At a meeting of farmers and others interested last Saturday, th? Bamberg National Farm Loan association was reorganized, and officers were elected. It is stated that the association - is now ready to receive applications for loans through the federal concern. The following officers were elect ed: J. P. O'Quinn, president; W. E. Free, secretary-treasurer; loan committee: L. F. Sandifer, O. W. Watson, and J. P. O'Quinn. Rivers Bridge Memorial. The Rivers Bridge Memorial association will observe Thursday, April 28 as memorial day. Hon. George Warren, of Hampton, will deliver the memorial address. Committees on grounds and order of the day: J. D. Jenny, G. E. Kearse, J. A. Peters, H. W. Chitty, A. L. Kirkland, Geo. W. Jenny, i Committee on music and programme, F. C. Chitty. To these exercises the public is cordially invited, and ladies earnestly requested to bring flowers. J. A. PETERS, Pres. J. W. JENNY, Sect. WILL PLANT LETTUCE. Bamberg Gentlemen Will Experiment With New Money Crop. An article recently published in the daily papers stated that more than 100,000 baskets of lettuce had been shipped from Beaufort during the past three weeks, the value of which at present market prices is about $300,000. Believing that lettuce can be grown for the market in Bani6brg county a^ well as in Beaufort, J. C. Hewitt, J. Frank Brabham, W. A. Klauber, B. F. Free and others have decided upon planting a small acreage next season. It is confidently believed that the venture will prove a success, and it is hoped that the way will be paved for a new money crop for this section. EDMUND D. BIGHAM SENTENCED TO DIE (Continued from page 1, column 2.) Tuesday following the visit to Florence when he said-on the stand, that Edmund was cutting up and threatening to kill all of them. "I am not afraid of him but Margie is. If he will behave himself I am going to give him a piece of land though he is not entitled to it, for he has had his* share." Another incident proving a distinct motive for the crime which the solicitor emphasized was the. testimony of a negro that Smiley had remonstrated with Edmund for paying so much for woodcutters; that Edmund had resented this; that Smiley had said that it was his money and that before he would have it wasted he would go in the woods and settle with the hands himself; that Edmund replied with a show of temper that the business in the woods was his end of it and that if Smiley came there, he would stay there, "and," said Mr. Gasque, "he went there and never came back." !.. Mr. Gasque also dwelt on the testimony of the witness, Andrew Sin| gletary, who went to the woods in company with Smiley Bigham after being asked to do so by Smiley's mother, who said she feared the conI sequences of Smiley's meeting with Edmund in the woods. He set forth that other testimony to the effect that in the woods Edmund Bigham carried the same revolver that was found in his brother's hands when the body was found.N He told how Singletary hed left the woods after seeing Edmund call to Smiley and the departure of the two men in the direction of the spot -where Smiley's body was found the next day. Visualizes Killings. From there on Mr. Gasque pictured in his summing up that after killing his brother in the. woods Edmund Bigham had gone home: that on noticing Smiley's failure to return, Mrs. Bigham and Brs. Black had accused Edmund of doing away with him; that after getting his dinner and I preparing to go to Famplico, he had put his family in rne automobile in the garage, set the motor going, and while this noise drowned the reports of his pistol, he wiped out of existence all those who stood to accuse him of the crime of his brother's . muraer. By this means Mr. Gasque exhoncrated Mrs. Edmund Bigham of guilty knowledge of what her husband had done and explained the extraordinary devotion of his family to the defendant's interests from the time of his . arrest until today. The most impressive point of Mr. Gasque's summing up was reached when he stood facing the defendant and said: "Listen, Edmund Bigham! Listen!-. There is a voice calling you! Look Edmund, there is a man standing there in front of you! It's your brother, Smiley, and he is ealling to you to tell you that while he forgives, he stands as your accuser for the crime of his murder." During this dramtic episode Bigham sat with his eyes fastened on the solicitor and not one twitch of a muscle nor one nervous movement except the tapping of his feet displayed the fact that he even heard ?X rrrft O Od TT-ITI CT W Licit LiiQ piuscuuiui w do aaj 1U.&. Judge Memminger's charge to the jury, while couched in legal verbiage, was as plain and as understandable as a child's primer. It left no doubt as to the proper interpretation of those two fundamentals of crime: malice aforethought and reasonable doubt. The charge was very brief. The jury listened to it most attentively and its conclusion broke a nervous tension that had held every person in the court room from the very opening of Mr. Kind's argument. Following the charge Judge Memminger announced a recess until 3 o'clock. The jurors remained in their seats for a time and until the court house was empty. They then went to dinner and their consideration of the case was given within the space of about one hour, thus ending the most important criminal trial in the history of Florence county and probably the most important in the state. r % FINAL GINNING REPORT. * Bamberg County Produced 21,147 Bales of Cotton Last Season. The director of the bureau of census announces the final figures on cotton ginnings for the year 1920. Bamberg county is credited with a production of 21,147 bales, as compared with 24,639 bales for 1919. The totals for the state are: 1920, BSk 1,639,470; 1919, 1,462,277. Orange-Mm burg leads the state in cotton produc- Vgufi tion, with Spartanburg second. Orangeburg produced 13,000 bales more than in 1919. All of the coun- H?| ties in the lower section of the state wB| produced less cotton than the preceding year, while practically all up- ^1 per counties produced more cotton, due probably to boll weevils in the southern portion of the state. Ginnings by counties for this section follow: 1920 1919 Aiken 44,197 40,708 Allendale 13,611 20,206 Bamberg 21,147 24,639 Barnwell 28,406 30,559 Calhoun 43,401 34,960 Colleton 6,869 12,543 Dorchester 10,028 15,373 Hampton 7,156 10,692 u Orangeburg 98,692 87,939 I ~ SPECIAL NOTICES. ^ EGGS AND POULTRY. j j For Sale?Eggs fOT setting. Reg- v istered strain Barred Plymouth Rocks $1.00 per setting of 14. J. J. HEARD, Bamberg, S. C. 4-7p 4 WOOD. 1 For Sale?Wood for stove and J chimney, oak or pine. LELAND F. A SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn ' M For Sale?Wood for stove, grate or 13 fire place, pine or oak, delivered on fl short notice. Phone 27-J. J. E. ig SPANN, Bamberg, S. C. tfn. 1 FARM PRODUCTS. , fl For Sale?N. C. Runner seed pea- J nuts. 4c per pound. J. A. WYMAN, A Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?White Spanish Seed Peanuts, 5c per pound. J. A. McMILLAN, Bamberg, S. C. 4-7n For Sale?Pure Watson melon seed, 1 White Spanish Peanuts, and N. C. J Runners. H. B. CRIMES, Lees, S. M C. '4-7p For Sale?^Recleaned Cleveland l| Big Boll Cotton Seed at 75c per buxshol Dprmination and Duritv not guaranteed. J. A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. C. tfn - i' 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 ^ MISCELLANEOUS. ; > For Sale?Four burner oil stove . with oven and one ice chest. P. O. < BOX 314, Bamberg, S. C. tfn j Monuments made out of Georgia I Pink Marble. Satisfaction guaran- " teed. McLAURIE E. BURCH, Bamberg, S. C. 3-3lp - < 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 ? v 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 Ice?Our wagons are delivering ice. We want your business, promising you polite service, full weights, and reasonable prices. THE COTTON OIL CO., phone 53. \ tfn ? ? * Liberty Bonds?If you are think- \ ing of selling your Liberty Bonds see \ us at once, as we are in the market , for $25,000 worth. We will"pay yon New York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Bargain Column APRICOTS. | Large size 45c. ?. I GUESS & UTSEY. >1 Bamberg, S. C. I NEW STOCK 1 Children's Skuffer Slippers Expected Daily at New Low Prices. ALBIN KIRSCH. I Bamberg, S. C. J ONE Silvertown Ccrd Tire, price ^ |53.30, reduced to $49.70. a i J. B. BRICKLE. y, Bamberg, S. C. ? A i $100.00 ^ . Talking Machine, 5 Records, $50. ] G. A. DUCKER, Bamberg, S. C. OVERALLS , Best Grade, $1.69. KEARSE-PADGETT CO. Bamberg, S. C. LADIES' $3.50 Silk Hose, only $2.00. M. SHAPIRO, Ramber?. S. C. , ^4 BOYS' OVERALLS $1.25 Value, 50c Pair. Sizes 8 to 16. L. KOBETZ, Bamberg, S. C. ' GOTHAM GOLD STRIPED Silk Hose, $2.50 Pair. Guaranteed. RENTZ & PELDER, Bamberg, S. C. ELECTRIC TABLE LAMPS i $22 to $25 Values, $12.50 each. MACK'S DRUG STORE, ? > Bamberg, S. C. .