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Sternberg jeragj Thursday, July 7, 1921. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout the Town and County. Remember vesper services on Presterian lawn seven o'clock Sunday. A short term of the court of equity will be convened in Bamberg next Monday, with Judge Hayne F. Rice, of Aiken, presiding. The Self Culture club will meet Friday afternoon at six o'clock with Mrs. S. C. Hollifield. All members ( are urged to be present. An examination was held at the court house Friday by the county superintendent of education, W. D. Howell, for scholarship and entrance to Winthrop college. Six young ladies appeared for the examination, hut four of them dropped out. There are two scholarships to Winthrop from this county, both of which are vacant at this time. The fourth of July was observed in Bamberg by most of the stores and places of business. The postoffice and the banks were also closed during the day. A number of picnics were enjoyed throughout the county by white and colored citizens. " Wi D. Rhoad and J. D. Copeland, two of Bamberg's prominent merchants who have been ill for the past week or two, are Dot ft consiaeraoiy improved and on the road to recovery, their friends will be glad to learn. R. C. Jones returned last week .from Baltimore, where he was called the early part of the week to the bedside of his brother, W. P. Jones, whose condition was reported very critical. /Mr. Jones states that when he left, his brother had rallied and was very much improved. A new motor car has been purchased by the B. E. & W. railroad for operation between Ehrhardt and Bamberg. The new car is very attractive, and has a seating capacity for twenty passengers. The motor car service is very popular with travelers between these points, and with thp ronvpnient schedules is Datron ized quite liberally. Captain T. C. Padgett is the conductor on the motor car: The officers and clerks of the Santee Mills witnessed an unusual phenomenon during the storm Thursday afternoon. Following a sharp peal of thunder, which appeared to strike some object nearby, two small balls of fire were seen to fall from an electric light socket in the mill office and <drop to the floor near the feet of the -president, Mr. Cope, disappearing as >7 ' 1 -they touched the floor. There "was no bulb in the socket. No damage was done, except to the nerves of those in the office. I i Rev. W. J. Snyder can raise toma-. . toes as well as preach and boost Carlisle school. He has two rows be-! > liind his home on the campus which are the finest we have seen here- j abouts. Mr. Snyder built a lattice j work of wire overhead, high enough i f to walk under, and trained the vines, by pruning to over-reach the. lattice.! All he has to do now is to walk under the arboi; and gather tomatoes, of which there is a magnificent crop. | Several picked recently weigh around ! a pound and one gathered Friday tipped the scales at one and a quarter pounds. He says the vines will bear juntil frost. i?I Ehrhardt Demonstration Club. '? The ladies' home demonstration club, of Ehrhardt, met at the school! building last Wednesday, June 29th. | It is very much to the credit of the j club that even though Miss Varn j was in Bamberg getting ready for the short course and could not meet with us, and the president absent, they held the meeting anyway, which proved to be a most interesting and instructive meeting. Mrs. A. B. Coggins, who attended the short course at Winthrop college, gave a most interesting talk on the care of floors and fancy work. Mrs. G. B. Kinard, who attended the same course, gave an interesting report of the trip. The reports of these ladies were so enthusiastic that we all are inspired to better work in hopes of winning one of these schoi arships. Thrift and Self-Denial. Higgins?My wife induced me to quit smoking and save my cigar money. Wiggins?And have you saved much? Higgins?A hundred dollars. But my wife took it and bought her a gold cigarette case. The German Republic is the first nation to pass a law providing maternity aid for all women with small incomes. The Liso women of the Mekong valley, with their cowrie head dresses, are, perhaps, unique among the natives of these hillsides. COUNTY NEWS SERVICE. Representatives Established in Towns of the County. Believing that the people of Bamberg county will appreciate an enlarged news service, The Herald has established bureaus in Ehrhardt, Olar, Denmark, and Blackville. These bureaus are in the charge of experienced persons who have the interest of their towns and the county at heart. J. B. Ehrhardt, cashier of the Ehrhardt Banking company, has charge of the Ehrhardt bureau. W. F. Hiers is assisting Mr. Ehrhardt. The Denmark bureau is in charge of J. E. Steadman, mayor of Denmark, and a prominent young attorney. R. Fair Goodwin cashier of the Bank of Olar has charge of The Herald's interests at Olar. Mrs. J. M. Halford is manager of Thp Hprald's hnreau at Blackville. It is the purpose of the managers of the various bureaus to give to the readers of this newspaper all the news of their respective localities. The people of the different sections may give them great assistance by handing them in items of news, personals, social, etc. j Publicity is the greatest agency in; the world to stimulate progressive-! ness, and nothing will more materially aid these towns and communities than the publishing of the news weekly. In addition to giving the news each week, the bureau managers will accept any business, in the way of subscriptions, job work, and advertisements, and such orders will be forwarded to us promptly. - ii. Ji REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. ; Recored in Office of Clerk of Court TVimin o. .Tunc The following transfers of real estate were recorded in the clerk of court's office during the month of June: Luther and Sarah Broughton to J. D. Copeland, 157 3-4 acres adjoining estate lands of C. O. Steedly, for i $250_ I Josiah Brown to Lizzie Brown, one1 half interest in lots 1, 2 and 3 on Cox place, for $5 and other considerations. | Thomas Black to L. E. Wiggins, ! Jr., and Mary Harriet Wiggins, lot and dwelling on Carlisle street, Bam| berg, for $5, love and affection. ! Mrs. Ellen Rice Drummond to J. I F. Carter, all rignt ana interest in to 1 acres adjoining Rebecca E. Reid, for I $75.00. j Mrs. Blanche Sandifer Taylor to J. | F. Carter, all interest in same tract 1 for 75. J. D. Copeland to Carrie Platts, | 157 3-4 acres adjoining estate lands I of C. O. Steedly, for $450. j Mrs. Sallie Gunnells to L. D. Reid, j lot in Olar, for $5. [ Rosalie Reid and Heyward Reid to Laurie Reid, lot in Olar, for $5. Levi Handy to A. M. Wright, lot on Weimar street, Bamberg, for $525. Ida A. Hughes to James V. Beard, 200 acres adjoining J. W. Hill, for $5, love and affection. " * r - T -1 - 11 - ? A "D nrfnit Mrs. Mary mena v^ua, aw uaaw, J. A. Baxter and S. E. Baxter to Mrs. Lovie Zorn, one and one-half acres in Denmark, for $2,000. Joseph Rush to C. H. Herron, onethird acre in Bamberg, for $300. B. F. Free to Grady and Rachael Warren, lot on Cox place, for $60. Supreme Court Decisions. The state supreme court handed down forty-seven j^cisions in appeal cases Thursday. The following were appeals from this county: Edward Manigo, respondent, vs. Sam Tyler, appellant. Affirmed. Opinion by R. C. Watts, A. J. A. Rice, respondent, vs. C. E. Medlin and W. I. Rice, appellants. Affirmed. Opinion by R. C. Watts, A. J. Bamberg's Union Vesper Service. All the large towns are having i "Union Vesper Service" during the extreme weather. Why not Bamberg? Last Sunday afternoon at seven , o'clock quite a large crowd from the Tarious denominations, in spite of inclement weather, gathered on the j Methodist lawn. Inspired by the cool sweet atmosphere of the closing day, and filled with grateful hearts for another Sabbath, the first fifteen minutes of the short hour was spent in song praise. After this a wonderful message of "Salvation through the Blood of the Cross," was brought to us by Mr. Mickel of the Presbyterian churoh. We are expecting cooperation from everyone. Won't you join us and help make these vesper services attractive and a great success. Next Sunday at seven sharp we gather on the beautiful Presbyterian lawn. Mr. White, the Baptist minister, will conduct the services." "We will expect to meet you there. COUNTY SHORT COURSE HELD. Large Number Attend Annual Event Last Week at Carlisle. The Bamberg county short course, which was held last week at Carlisle school, was the best ever held in this county, and was the equal of any held in the state, according to the state officers of the home demonstration department, who were present during the course. Seventy six girls stayed in Guilds hall during the three days of the course; thirty town members were present for the demonstrations; fourteen boys and forty women came in for the events of Saturday. The girls staying in the hall made a vacation of the three days, and had a fine time. Bedding was brought with them, and they occupied the rooms in the hall, while they brought their eats with them, thus enjoying a nice summer outing. Thursday, the first day of the course, was "health day," and various phases of health work were presented. After devotional services by Rev. Dr. Mick-el, welcome to Carlisle by Colonel Duncan, and welcome to Bamberg by Mayor Thomas, Dr. J. B. Black gave an hour's talk to the girls on "Health, its relation to happiness." In the afternoon Mrs. White gave a talk on home nursing, followed by Dr. George F. Hair, who addressed the club members on the care of the teeth. All of these addresses were most instructive as well as entertaining, and were very much enjoyed. In the late afternoon a free picture show was given the club members followed by a jolly truck ride and picnic. Friday morning Rev. Mr. White conducted the religious services, and Hon. W. L. Riley gave an address on "Relation of club methods to farm life; "Miss Cave gave an hour's talk on olive oil pickles, while sewing was discussed by Miss Bailey. Recreation and songs and yells filled in the time between the addresses. In the afternoon Miss Harper gave a demonstration of jelly making which was most helpful and instructive. Free admission was given the girls to the Tri-County b^se ball game in the afternoon. Saturday the devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr. Cantev, after which Hon. J. C. Kearse addressed the club girls and women on "Opportunity of club members." Miss Snider discussed "table service," and Mrs. Walker gave a demonstra tion on the use of the steam pressure cooker, the day's dinner being prepared by 'Mrs. Walker. Z. D. Robertson discussed poultry work, and 'Miss Bailey and Miss Harper entertained the girls with making organdy hats and fldwers. After a talk to the club boys on "Success" by Mr. Brandon, dinner was served. In the afternoon Mrs. Walker gave a talk on "Special industries and mar-j keting," and Miss Snider gave a dem-! nn of to tinn rtf malrintr if?pH ririnlfS. vug^l UblVU V A. uiuiiiug ?vwv* v?> which concluded the three days programme. Among those who were present during the short course were: Miss Eloise Cave, of Barnwell county; Miss Miley, of Hampton county; Miss Lillie Cooper, of Denmark, president of the county council of farm women; Miss Bailey, state agent in charge of girls' work; Miss Harper, district agent; Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, assistant state agent; Miss Lola M. Snider, food specialist; Miss KirDy ryier, 01 Aiienaaie; u. xvouertson, Allendale county agent; Miss Emma Jane Varn, Bamberg county agent, and J. D. Brandon, Bamberg county farm demonstration agent. The following resolutions were passed by the club members with the request that they be published in The Herald: We. the club members of Bamberg county wish to offer the following resolutions to express in a small measure our appreciation and enjoyment of the splendid short course 'held at Carlisle school June 30th, July 1st and 2nd. Therefore, be it resolved that we extend our sincerest thanks and highest appreciation. 1st. To Col. Duncan for providing such an attractive and pleasant place as Carlisle for the meeting and making our stay so enjoyable. 2nd. To the Count*- Bo?*"' Education for financing the course and thus making it possible for us to [have it. 3rd. To Mrs. Beach for her love and watchful care over us while at Carlisle. j 4th. To the picture show management for giving us the pleasure of seeing such a good picture. 5th. To the base ball management for passing us in to witness the game Friday afternoon. 6th. To all those who were so kind to furnish trucks for the truck ride. 7th. To Miss Varn, our agent, who + cr in h or ofFnrt to make ?aa uuiixxu^ iu mv* v ?w. us have a nice time, and for planning such an instructive course for us. Sth. To all visiting agents for their interest in us and their practical and useful demonstrations. 9th. To all others who helped to make our stay at Carlisle pleasant. SADIE FOGLE. Chairman. LIXA ZEIC?LER. BOYS DAXXELLY. VERA LYXES. THELMA REXTZ. ?^??? We are expecting you at vesper service Sunday. ROAD MATTER ADJUSTED. R. R. Commission Orders Southern to Remove Denmark Shed. Considerable interest has been attached for some time past to the matter of the route of the Charleston and Augusta highway through the town of Denmark. The construction of the link from Denmark to the county line, which was awarded to W. D. Mayfield some weeks ago, has been held up pending adjustment of the route through the town. It will be interesting to those interested in the road to know that the matter having been carried before the state railroad commission, the commission has ordered the Southern railway to remove the shed between the union station in Denmark and the railroad track. This shed extends over the road route at this point, and formed the principal objection, it is said, to the approval by the highway commission. The matter was carried before the commission, which, after consideration, ordered the removal of the shed. It is now understood that all other matters in connection with the passage of the road through Denmark have been adjusted to the satisfaction of I all concerned. Mr. Mayfield has been given the | authority to proceed with the construction of the road from Denmark west to the county line. Ae link of road from Denmark to Bamberg will be constructed by Supervisor Smoak with the chain gang, and it is understood that this work will be commenced in the pear future. Not a great deal of work is necessary in connection with this construction, as the road was graded and straightened out some years ago, and can be put in fine shape with comparatively little work. Thp mflttpr nf the hiiildinsr r?f the | swamp road at Edisto river is in the hands of the state highway commission, and it is expected that carrangements will be made for this work to be started very soon, and also the erection of a suitable bridge over the Edisto at the point of intersecI tion of the Bamberg and Orangeburg | ends of the road. WORST STORMS OF YEARS. Trees Uprooted and Streets Strewn With Litter Thursday. Bamberg has been visited by several severe storms during the past lew days, but the storm of Thursday afternoon is described by citizens of tha tnwn as .-he worst in several years. There was a considerable blow and accompanying rain Wednesday afternoon also. Thursday's storm came up from the west, but after it had apparently passed over, the wind suddenly swerved, and came down on the town in hurricane style, and seemed to be worse in the southern portion of the town. For ten or fifteen minutes the wind blew with terrific force, and trees were uprooted all over town, fences were blown down, and outhouses were overturned or damaged by wind and falling trees. Perhaps fifty to ? 1 1 ? ? ^ 1 *. nU n 11 nm one nunarea irees, uiuatx.v suanuw rooted china berries or other similar trees, being the sufferers. The streets were littered with branches and leaves. * Twelve trees were blown down on the graded school campus, or the street in front. Three windows on the east side of the school building were damaged by the wind, and in one case the entire window frame was carried with the glass. The streets in several places were completely obstructed, and the town XT A~ton! Vmcv for tWO Or 8.U IHUI I tlCd \\ CI C/ I\Cp |_ iv* v v three days clearing away the debris. The rain accompanying the wind was one of the hardest in some years, and the drains of the town were taxed to carry the downfall off. There were no injuries or fatalities in the town, but great great damage I was done to gardens, and to crops near town which Were in the path of of the storm, which appears to have, been practically local, not extending very far into the country in any direction. Bodies Brought Home. ! The bodies of two Bamberg solTT'Vin Mva thpir lives -in France j U1C1 O V> UU ? V vuw>. J were brought to Bamberg county last J week. They were: Private Peter Carter, three hundred and thirty-sixth labor battalion, Olar. Private Henry Rice, eight hundred and sixty-second company, transportation corps, Bamberg. The body of Private Rice, a colored soldier, arrived in Bamberg Thursday. The body was carried to the home of his sister, Janie. McMillan, a few miles from town, and interment took place Friday. Come and help make Bamberg's union service attractive. .. -Many Russian noblewomen are .working as stenographers as a means of a livelihood. ' MILHOUS?SALLEY. Miss Von Etta Milhous Married to J. H. Safley in Columbia. Miss Von Etta Milhous, daughter of Mrs. J. D. Milhous. was married at noon yesterday at her mother's home, 14 05 Senate street, to John Haskell Salley, of Salley. Relatives and intimate friends made up a gathering of about 75 persons to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Mark Carlisle, D. D., pastor of the Washington Street Methodist church. The bride wore a smart blue suit with accessories of gray and a blue hat trimmed in gray crushed roses, and carried a bouquet of bride roses and valley lillies. The only attendant was her sister, Miss Marguaret Milhous, who wore a pink organdie frock and carried sunset roses. The bridegroom had Hubert Fanning of Springfield as his best man. The bride's little nephew, Roy Tyler, Jr., acted as ring bearer, carrying the ring in a white rosebud. The wedding march was played by Misses Lula Ross Wroton, of Norfolk, pianist and Lalla Bvrd and Martha Ray, of Bamberg, violinist. After tlje ceremony luncheon was served. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion in shasta daisies and pots of ferns. The bride, who is an engaging and popular young woman, was graduated from Columbia college and has taught for a year or so, last year being at the Hyatt park school. Mr. Salley is a graduate of Clemson college and is successfully engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Salley left for a wedding trip, after which they will live in Salley.?The State, July 1. NEGRO ROY ELECTROCUTED. Touched Live Wire Thursday Morning and Killed Instantly. Thursday morning last Mayfield Keenheel, a small negro boy, ten or twelve years old, was instantly killed when he grasped a live wire that had fallen during the storm Wednesday afternoon on New Bridge street. Some white boys who witnessed the tragedy gave the alarm immediately, the current was cut off, and the boy released from his hold on the wire, but death had occurred probably instantly when the high voltage wire was touched. The boy's nana was almost burned in two. The bo/, who is the son of Emmie Keenhee' and lived on Mr. Rentz's dairy farm plantation about a mile from town, was passing along the street when he came up to the wire, which was sagging, having beep forced loose from the pole by the high wind the afternoon before. The white boys, who had been watching the wire sparkling, warned the colored boy not to touch the live wire, but he did grasp it, apparently just to see how it felt. The scene was visited by a large number refore the body was removed by relatives. A number of wires were down as the result of the storm, but no other accidents occurred. dpty/ic WVfiT.TSIT RRTDE. U1?JL^1VIVJ Truss Hayes, on Furlough, Visits Old Home at Midway. Mr and Mrs. Truss Hayes are on a month's visit to the former's mother at Midway, Mrs. Wade Utsey. Mr. Hayes is a member of Uncle Sam's navy, and this is his first visit home since his entry in the naval service during the world war. He was married in Liverpool, England, Septem- ' ber 15, 1919, Mrs. Hayes being a native of Liverpool. They have a bright little son about one year old. Mr. Hayes entered the service in 1917. He was stationed in Newport, R. I., until 1918r, when he was sent . to Queenstown, Ireland, for duty with Admiral Sims's destroyer flotilla. Leaving Queenstown in April, 1919, he was sent to Liverpool for duty in the postoffice, and while in Liverpool he was married to a very attractive voung English woman. In Septem ber of the same year he was sent to London and remained there until November, 1920,' on duty with the headquarters of the U. S. naval forces operating in European waters, being then transferred to the U. S. S. Olympia, at Venice, Italy. He returned to the United States on the army transport Cambrai, leavinf Antwerp, Belgium, May 23. Mrs. Hayes and baby joined him in Antwerp and they arrived in New York June 6th. ^ #? * Keceiver .ijiirvm ICUt . The business of M. A. Kinard, a , well known merchant and farmer of Ehrhardt, in proceedings before Judge Hayne F. Rice, was recently put in the hands of a receiver. W. . Free, Esq.. of Bamberg, has been E. Free, Esq., of Bamberg, has been ' appointed receiver. Included in his assets are a stock of merchandise at Ehrhardt and a six-'horse farm near Ehrhardt, both of which are in operation, and the receiver is empowered ! to continue operation. SOUGHT INJUNCTION. To Prevent Construction of Highway in Allendale County. Last week Judge Hayne F. Rice refused to grant an injunction, asked for by several Allendale citizens, prohibiting the county commissioners of that county expending money for the construction of the Allendale link of the Columbia-Savannah highway from T5,, f v_:J e jjuiwus unuge as iar as me money would carry the road. The argument for the injunction J was that the money was raised by a I seven mill levy assessed for the purpose of maintaining the highways of the county and not for the purpose * of road construction. In the decision of Judge Rice the expenditure for road construction is held to be legal, and that the commission may use the funds in their discretion for maintenance or road building. The Allendale County Citizen says that with the federal aid available, i. AAA _ - - - - ' auuui $ov,vvu is in nana ior tms roaa work and this will be sufficient to complete the road as far as contemplated and leave a balance for other road work in the county. DONALD?MOORE. Bamberg Citizen Married Wednesday to Blackstock Girl. The following announcement was received in the city last week. "Mr. and Mrs. D. McDonald have given in marriage their* daughter, ; Jennie Ross, to Clarence C. Moore, i on Wednesday, the twenty-ninth of June, nineteen hundred and twentyone, Blackstock, S. C." Mr. Moore is one of Bamberg's signing young citizens. nor some time past he has been connected with the Bamberg Wholesale Grocery, his home being in Ehrhardt. The bride is a most charming young woman. Mr. and Mrs. Moore arrived in the city Sunday, and are residing aUthe home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Utsey. I Annual Settlement. The annual settlement of the county was made last Tuesday with Comptroller General Walter E. Duncan, Chief Clerk Sutherland and Mr. McCarter, who were in the city for that purpose. The affairs of the county were checked up last week and the officers returned Tuesday for the annual settlement. The affairs of the county wer^ ? found in a satisfactory condition and the officers were complimented by the coinptrolled general on the fine showing made, there being on hand June 31st for all purposes about $50,000. The county officials were very much pleased with the comptroller general, this being his first visit here. He impressed them as being a very capable nffirer. There will be a game of ball at R'hoad park Thursday afternoon between Allendale and the local TriCounty league team. A good game is assured, as Allendale has an exceptionally fast team and the locals will have to hustle to beat them. Be there and help your choice to win.?radv. SPECIAL NOTICES. MISCELLANEOUS. For Sale?Domestic Lump Coal. $8.00 per ton at mill. THE COTTON OIL CO, Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Wocd for stove and , chimney, oak or pine. LELAND*F. SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Wanted?To hear from owner of farm or good land for sale for fall delivery. . L. JONES, Box 551, Olney, 111. ltp For Sale or Rent?One three-room house for good white family, also one ' * threA room house for rent to colored. F. K. GRAHAM, Bamberg, S. C. tfn ' Lost?Savings pass bock No. 676, issued by Bamberg Banking Co. to . ' Wesley Banks or wife. Finder will please return to BAMBERG BANKING CO., Bamberg, S. C. 7-21-n. Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds iei us at once, as we are in the market for $25,000 worth. We will pay yon New York quotations. FIRST NA- . TIONAL $ANK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn FARM PRODUCTS. For Sale?Fifteen bushels Brab- / haih peas cheap for cash. J. B. & . YARN. ltp- / Wanted?Peas at $3.00 cash. . GRAHAM SEED & STOCK CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfh. HELP WANTED. Salesman Wanted?To sell tires direct from factory to user. Exceptionally good commission. 1 All or spare time. Address BURR OAK' CORD TIRE COMPANY, Burr Oak, Michigan. 7-14-n Wanted?Men or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, full line for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. We pay 75c an hour spare time, or $36.00 a week for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write INTERNATIONAL. STOCKING MILLS, Norristown, Pa. 7-28-p. - 4 % J vV?