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USAfiUSffBI) APRIL, 18&L. t??feltefc?d Weekly at Bamberg, S. C. Jtotoved m tecoad-oiaee muter April 1191, Backer Aet of March 8, 1879. fk09 PBR TEAR. Volume 30. No. 28. Thursday, July 14,1921. PIEDMONT IMPRESSIONS. The writer, accompanied by his better half, had the privilege and pleasure of attending the South Carolina, Press association in Greenville last * week. The association convened on Wednesday morning and closed Friday afternoon, and a most enjoyable programme was arranged for the three days. A detailed account of this meeting would not be of interest to the readers of The Herald, btit some of the things seen and heard on the trip may be related. We left Bamberg Tuesday morning on the early train via Blackville, arriving in Columbia about 10:30, and leaving Columbia at one o'clock reached Greenville via Greenwood at 7 o'clock. Being a '"boll weevil" representative, the writer paid special attention to the crops along the way. We were impressed by the fact that crops in this section are much more advanced than in the upper section of the state. Cotton and corn appear to be three or four weeks ahead of the Piedmont section, and not being annnninteri with farming methods in the Piedmont, we were unable to : v judge of the quality of the crops, although we were told the crops there are fine, except they need rain. The Piedmont section is dry, in regard to weather as well as prohibitionally speaking. There has been very little rain at Greenville for six weeks and the drought is beginning to be felt. The boll weevils have reached the Piedmont, but they do not appear to | be worrying the folks there. The folks from the lower section were somewhat disturbed by the lack of interest along this line. We saw but one small field of peas on the entire i: * way from Columbia to Greenville; no peanuts, no tobacco, no velvet beans, t" ' no potatoes, except small garden patches, no sugar cane; nothing but ? cotton and corn and not a great deal of the latter, although it was said that cotton had been decreased in fsi; - acreage at least 25 per cent. We won dered just what the tarmers mienu to do when the weevils eat their cotton crop. About the same view of the weevil is taken in the Piedmont as h-' * was taken here several years ago. They do not appear to seriously believe any harm will ever come from v ; ,the weevil. We hope they are correct. I Greenville is without a doubt the finest town in Souih Carolina. Unlike many of the visitors, we did not make up our minds to pull stakes at once and move there, but we can certainly bear witness to the fact that the people of Greenville are de& cidedly the most wide-awake, progressive people of any town we have visited in this state. There is a city spirit there not to be found elsewhere. The folks in Greenville know they have a good town and a good country an? they are telling the world about it. More than that, they want the good will and fellowship of the . > rest of the state, and they leave no stone unturned to convince their visitors they are the debtors to those : stopping in Greenville. Paris Mountain is the show place of Greenville, and it is something to be proud of. It is nearly a thousand feet above the town, the same altitude as the union station in Asheville. Paris Mountain is the summer home of Governor Cooper. The entire . mountain property has been bought by a development company, with Sam Zimmerman?not our Sam, but a Sam equally as progressive? as the president. A turnpike mountain road has been constructed up the mountain, and it is a beautiful drive. On the top of the mountain a distant view can be had of Spartanburg and the North Carolina mountains. Miles and miles of fine Greenville county farms can be seen. At this spot the press representatives weye given a picnic, and the scarcity of fried chicken in Bamberg last week can be explained by the fact that it was all on Paris Mountain last Friday. Greenville is not without Bamberg attachments. On registering at the Imperial Hotel, we saw Mr. Scarborough, who was in the automobile bus-' iness here for some'time. He is con-! nected with the hotel management.! His interesting family also reside in the hotel. Dr. J. T. Carter, a former beloved Bamberg physician, is now a Citizen of Greenvme. ana we enjoyeu an hour's talk with him. His friends will be pleased to know that he is meeting with well deserved success in Greenville as a specialist in eye, nose, throat and mouth troubles. He is popular in Greenville, and many complimentary words were heard about him. Out at Chick Springs. ten miles from Greenville, is located Dr. B. B. Steedly's hospital, which is the old hotel property transformed into a modern sanitarium. Dr. Steedly is one of the foremost doctors in the state, and he can't very well help it, for is he not a Bamberg county product? Dr. Steedly has a beautiful property and we understand that he is meeting with tremendous success. I There are possibly others in Green ville who have a peculiar interest in Bamberg, but we did not strike up with them on the short stay there. However, numbers of citizens inquired solicitously about Bamberg friends. Among them was W. P. Conyers, k chairman of the state board of pardons, who has many acquaintances here, including Rev. S. 0. Cantey, whom he designated "Sam," and referred to him as a very dear friend. Another citizen interested in Bamberg was Mr. Keith, who formerly lived in Timmonsville, but is now a Greenville booster. Two of Bamberg's fine citizens are his former neighbors, Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Hewitt, comparatively new acquisitions to this county, both of whom came here from Timmonsville. I It would be profitable for any citizen of the southern section of the state to visit Greenville. It is well to see what is being done in our neighboring section. There is a vim - anjl vigor in Greenville that is needed in Bamberg. The people pull together there and they are accomplishing things. Perhaps chief among the accomplishments is the building of roads. Greenville's roads are a revelation. Concrete highways extend for miles in every direction from the city, and the sand-clay roads are almost as good. Contrary to the methods used here, it is necessary to haul sand to put on the roads there instead of clay, of which there is an abundance, but a far greater amount of grading is necessary in the Piedmont, and the roads are doubtless much more expensive. It does not appear to the visitor that the people of Greenville have yet realized that hard times abound. We were told that many of the stores have found it necessary to employ additional help this summer, and we saw only two or three sale signs in the whole city, and they appear to be more in the nature of advertisements than a reality. The big Baptist assembly, with hundreds of visitors was going on in Greenville during the past week. We took occasion to hear Dr. G. W. Truett, whom many characterize as the greatest Baptist preacher of today. I We also heard Josephus Daniels at j the assembly. Returning we came to Columbia by Spartanburg. There is great rivalry between the two cities, and each claims the championship in the municipal race. As Spartanuburg is likely to entertain the next press association, she may have the opportunity of proving her claims. As a matter of fact both towns are jam up fine cities. T ^ - 1 ^ wA Vt AO "H T* in UlHUmUlil OUlHiaj >v c ncai u T. C. Skinner at the First Baptist | church, who is a great preacher, and also attended the Sunday school. The visit to Greenville was thoroughly enjoyable. The entertainment inr1 eluded a visit and luncheon at the army hospital at Camp Sevier; a luncheon given by the kiwanis club; a banquet by the citizens of Greenville, and a picnic on Paris Mountain. It would not be possible to attempt to discuss the industries of Greenville - - * - ?' - .11 ii in tills article, mey are an woroughly awake and progressive. R. M. H. In the death of Henry M. Dibble, Aiken has lost one of her valuable citizens, and this entire section has sustained the loss of one of its greatest assets. Mr. DfSble thirty years ago came to Aiken and became president of the old Bank of Aiken. He evolved the idea of a great banking institution, and the Bank of Aiken became the nucleus for the Bank of Western Carolina, a three million dollar banking house with branches in many towns throughout that section. Mr. Dibble was undoubtedly one of the leading bankers of the south. His principal characteristic, perhaps, was his ability to render instant decisions in matters that pertained to his institution. A proposition could be made to him; a careful hearing was always given, and at the conclusion of I the hearing, it was his almost invariable rule to give an immediate decision, and the fact that one of the greatest institutions.in the south was developed under his management is an attest to the correctness of his judgment. The Augusta Chronicle deserves the thanks of the farmers of its territory for the manner in which it is aiding them in the fight against the boll weevil. The Chronicle has devoted more space and time to discussion of ways and means of combating the weevil than any other pa per we know. The Bamberg Herald has reproduced much of the matter that has appeared in the Chronicle, and we give acknowledgments to our friend across the Savannah. The two I articles appearing on the front page i of The Herald last week were clipped from the Chronicle. The interview with the originator of the molasses i method of poisoning was especially i interesting and instructive to readers of this paper. Many words of com[ mendation have been spoken of this ! article, which cleared up some matters in connection with this means of fighting the weevil. In view of conflicting opinions regarding the i molasses method all the light possi, ble was desired by farmers. The testimony of Mr. Hill as to the effect. iveness of the method proved highly instructive. The Herald has no proof of its own and can only serve its ; readers by presenting all possible , light on the boll weevil matter. There will be no positive proof of the good of the molasses method, perhaps, un til harvest, but the fact that the farmers have entered into the fight with energy and courage presages a good omen. And if the molasses method i proves ineffective, other methods will be pursued. It may be stated, also, that X. L. Willett has received a letter from the laboratory at Tallulah Falls, that after extensive experiments with the molasses method, it has been found to be of some value. This is interesting in view of the previous statements of the experiment stations that the method was wholly ineffective. ^ * FIRES IXTO CROWD OX STREET. Xegro Alleged to Have Fired From Ambush Following Difficulty. Xeeses, July 9.?Three white men and one negro were shot by a second ? ~ a a negro nere luuigui, unc ui luc nuat men possibly wounded fatally. Arthur Jefferson, who did the shooting, escaped and officers are communicating with peace officers throughout this section in an effort to capture Jefferson. Early in the evening Henry Dvches. a white man, and Jefferson had some difficulty. Officers were looking for Jefferson when he is alleged to have given them the dodge and came back to town and fired a load of buckshot into the crowd in front of a store. Between 30 and 40 of the shot took effect in Mr. Dyches' back, and he is dangerously hurt. He is about 38 years old, is a married man, having a wife and two children. Otto Phillips, a young white man, who was standing nearby, was hit by seven buckshot. Homer Davis, a third white man, was hit by three, and Perrv Michael, a negro, was hit by one or two. Jefferson is about 37 or 38 years old. He left without a hat and wore a brown shirt, blue trousers, and tan shoes. He is clean shaven, is of dark ginger cake color, weighs 150 pounds and is five feet nine inches in height. DROWN AT SULLIYANS ISLAND. Two Young Men of Aiken Lose Life In Surf Off Station 22. Charleston, July 5.?Carl Grohmann, aged 24, and Carl McCoy, age 7, summer visitors from Aiken, lost their lives in the surf at Sullivan's Island off station 22 this morning, and early this afternoon, no trace of the bodies had been found by the coast guardsmen, who spent several hours trying to recover them. The accident happened at about 8 o'clock, while the two were in bathing. It appears that little Carl got ton far nut. and Mr. Grohmann went to his rescue. A strong undertow caught them in its grasp, and before help could reach thejn, they were I swept out of sight. As soon as the ' coast guardsmen were notified, they responded and made every effort to 1 effect a" rescue or recover the bodies. Buildings obscure the view of this portion of the surf from the coast guard tower, and it was not until a call came to the station that the accident was known to the lifesavers. There were very few about the beach at the time the drowning occurred, and the bathers were too far out to be j reached, when they were seen to be in distress. I GOVERNOR TO GREENVILLE. Summer Capita] of State on Top of Paris Mountain. Columbia, July 9.?Governor Coop- j er and his iamny leu tms morning i fro Greenville by automobile to spend | the summer months on Paris moun- | tain, where he has a summer resi- I dence. Whilethe "Summer Capital" will be at Greenville, the routine I work of the office will be conducted at Columbia by James C. Derieux, secretary to the governor. Governor Cooper has not enjoyed the best of health for the past several months and his physicians advised him to take a complete rest during the heated months in a higher altitude. He selected Greenville. Allen J. Graham's magnificent home on Paris mountain was prepared for the governor and ms ramuy ana tne roans leading to it were put into repair by the countv of Greenville. i Road The Herald, $2 per year. BLACKVILLE BUREAU Mrs. J. M. Halford, Manager. Blackville, July 13.?The Lyric theatre in Blackville is now one of a chain owned by J. C. Dreher and E. E. Rawl. It is as up-to-date as any theatre in large cities. Thesegentlemen are trying to make their liain of theatres all alike and arrange a fine programme every week. They have installed two new picture machines and an expensive screen, which is silver coated. The owners plan to beautify the place with flowers and ferns. ' Dr. and Mrs. Ryan A. Gyles are spending a while in the mountains, after attending the assembly in Greenville. Mrs. R. O. Free and little daughter, Elizabeth, of Columbia, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Free. The third quarterly conference convened at the Methodist church Sunday, Presiding Elder Stokes, of Orangeburg, officiating. After busi ness anairs were auenaea to, .ur. Stokes preached a splendid sermon. Earl DeWitt, of Columbia, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. DeWitt, yesterday. Master Welcome Boyd, of August,a is visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. R. Myrick. Mr. and Mrs. N. G. W. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, and Mr. McNab, of Barnwell, attended the quarterly conference 'here last Sunday. Mrs. S. H. Rush, Mrs. H. L. DeWitt, Carl Buist and Langdon Cave have returned from a visit to Greenville, and other points of interest in the up-country. Misses Rosa Rich and Pena Brown leave Monday for a tour to Thousand Islands, Niagara Falls, points in Canada and northern cities. Mrs. Reka Rich, Misses Rosa and Eva Rich, and Dr. Morris Rich leave C A 2. _ -XT n T T uju riiuay tor a. visit to -Mrs. \J. Jtl. Seibenhausen, formerly Miss Bertha Rich, of Union. Mrs. J. S. Mattthews was hostess to the Priscilla Embroidery club last Friday afternoon. Rook was played and Mrs. Leroy Still won the highest score prize, and Mrs. George W. Boylston, Jr., won the visitor's prize. Ice cream and cake was served. Strayed?One small black mare mule. Last seen with bridle on following a buggy near Denmark. The Cotton Oil Co., Bamberg, S. C.?adv.! II QPI II Ui 1 FOR TF Watc \ Pints, 84c dozen; Jar Tops, 30c ( I Also a full stock of Vinegar, Mixed P Tumerick, 2 pound package, 1 IB 73c;25poi If SPECIA] 24 pound sack Self. ANYTHING IN C LESS YO Pooli IltCIOlJ Bamberg CLAUDE J. RAST BEATEN. Orangeburg Man Reported to be in Serious Condition. Orangeburg, July 12.?Claude J. Rast, recently elected county superintendent of education, was severely beaten in this city this morning about 6 o'clock. Serious wounds were made about his head. Mr. Rast was ordered by his assailants, it is alleged,, to leave this section in three days. He is reported to be in a serious condition tonight. He is said to deny the grievance alleged against him by the men who beat him. Let Your Voice clinches the interview anc brass-tacks- business. The low STATION ' ables you to use the toll line i SOUTHERN BELL Ti AND TELEGRAPH _J = A. A^A A 1 FIRST NATI 2 Member Federal ^ BAMBE 5 PER CT. PA 4 -OFFI & PRESIDENT X Iff k. irt ITTDCD V YV. A. NLAUDLA & CAS f W. D. C ^ A. A ATA ATA A A |VA AVi v|jr y^r 1 * A ILI/J IE CANNING I h the F FRUIT JARS quarts, .$1.08 dozen; half gall -r-x 1 T T\ lozen. Kea J ar .Kings o the following at prices that c elsewhere: ickling Spice, Whole Allspi< Black Pepper, Sage, Thyme, nd any other spices desired. V??? PECIAL PRICE ON SUGAI 15c; 5 pound package, 37c; 1 and bags, $1.80; 100 pound sac o [. ON FLOUR. LOOK THIS Rising Flour, $1.10. We also 1 Flour at a little higher price: o )UR LINE AT THE RIGW. U GET OUR PRICES Y01 ERTAINLY LOSE MONEY i n folk & McMillan. ERNEST COCHRAN NAMED. i To Succeed J. YV. Thurmond in Western District. Washington, July 7.?Ernest F. Cochran, of Anderson, was today nominated by President Harding to be United States attorney for the western district of South Carolina. He j will succeed J. William Thurmond, the Democratic incumbent, whose renomination by President Wilson was novor o r* t o rl nnnn flm fnn AT** w ^ A. uvvvu I j j l U*-? ?U1 . i Cochran was federal attorney for j South Carolina during the Taft ad! ministration, when the state included| only one judicial district. : Make the Trip j Why travel to see a 1 man when you can (talk to him so satisfactorily and so cheaply by : leng distance telephone? The toll call ^ i 1 gets you ngnt down to TO STATION rate enjs extensively at small cost. ELEPHONE fAJ : j COMPANY I ONAL BANK! Reserve System X eg, s. c. X A** r* ? vivivil/i UMjNSAJW T CERS VICE-PRESIDENT ? DR. ROBT. BLACK f HIER & OLEMAN iLb SEASON I Vices I ,?.33to I ' , 9c, 3 for 25c. || annot be obtained B ie, Whole Cloves, B Mustard, ?1 0 pound package, m ?ks, $6.85 ' K I OVER. I I lave better grades I 3s r PRICES. UN- II U WILL I I arry South Carolina. m -,r '