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l%e Pamterg^eraKi Thursday, August 18, 1921. SHOUT LOCALS. . Brief Items of Interest Throughout The Town and County. I I- " P. N. Hiers is again with the Kirkland Graham Wholesale furniture es; tablishment. t: The mon will be full Thursday, and the almanac says there will be thunder showers for the next few days. Most folks think, though, that the train will cease on the "full of the moon." Here's hoping the moon men are right. The new artesian well has now reached a depth of about ninety feet, and has a small flow of water. It is expected to sink the well at least five hundred feet, and it is hoped to have one of the strongest flowing wells in this section. According to a report published in the daily newspapers, 60,820 pounds of tobacco were sold on the Bamberg market during July for farmers, and that $2,006.00 was paid for it. This is an average of about three and onethird cents a pound. gib; > The third* district convention of the Knights of Pythias will be held at Bowman, Orangeburg county, on August 26, beginning at 10:30 a. m. ' All the lodges of the district, which includes Bamberg county, are requested to send full delegations. i9ijL npr ppnt r?f the Denmark to Lees link of the Charleston and Augusta highway had been completed a few days ago, according to a report filed with the county commissioners by Engineer Roberts. Wet weather has retarded progress on the road. |p; s " Rev. J. L. Corzine, of the state Baptist Sunday school board, will preach at the Bamberg Baptist church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, in the absence of the pastor on his vacation. Special music will be provided, and the public is cordial! 7 in? v ' vited. j?u , John W. Green, a former colored - citizen of Bamberg, now a resident of Tampa, Fla., was in Bamberg last week. Green moved away from Bamp| J _ berg eight years ago, 'and he said that he was delighted to come back and greet his old friends, a great j many of whom he numbers among the white folks. Rev. A. J. Foster, former pastor i nf the Bamberg Baptist church, j preached here last Sunday. Mr. Fos-; iter was local pastor for two years,1 about fifteen years ago, and.he has many warm friends here who were glad to see him again. Mr. Foster is now head of the Baptist book depository in Columbia. The communty service was held. last Sunday afternoon at the Metho-j dist church, Rev. S. O. Cantey preach-' ing a short sermon after the usual j half hour song service. The service, was fairly well attended, but the peopie are urged to cooperate to a great-1 |?\ er extent in making this a real com-j munity gathering of all churches. Sam Owens, a well known citizen j - ' . - of the county farming on the Simms plantation near Midway, died sudden. ly at his home last Wednesday night. Mr. Owens complained of a pain in his head, and a few minutes later died. He came to Bamberg from Barnwell some months ago, and was highly esteemed by his friends and p.H ^ neighbors. This is a bad season for the dogs, so savft Ben Jones, the official dog chaser. Ben is out for the license or else. Collars ve going at two per, and Ben says all dogs that are not properly labelled will go to the pound this week; furthermore, Ben says what it takes to stop the canines he happens to hare it, so no funny stuff in the way of trying to escape his noose need be tried. Workers' Council Meets. The workers' council of the Olar Baptist Sunday school met Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Sanders. The following officers were elected: Julian Cave, president; Dr. J. R. McCormack, vice president, and Mrs. C. C. Morris, secretary. Plans were then discussed on how to make 'the Sunday school more interesting and how to get the people to attend. Dr. McCormack gave several good suggestions, some of which we hope to carry out in the near future. "The way of the Cross leads home" was then sung, followed "by a prayer by J. O. Sanders. "In the shadow of the rock" was sung, followed by a prayer by Dr. McCormack. Dr. McCormack then illustrated the lesson. He made a very good explanation. Then "Ring the Bells of Heaven" and "Draw me nearer" were sung. Before the next song, "At the Cross," was sung refreshments were served, and dismission followed by the president. The next place of meeting will be the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Creech Friday night, August 19, at 8:30 o'clock. C. C. M. ADMITTED TO BAIL. Sam Singleton, Jr., Released From Jail Last Saturday. Sam Singleton, Jr., who shot and killed James Kearse and Xevy Kearse, brothers, on July 31, was released from the Bamberg county jail Sat-, urday under $1,500 bond, granted in proceedings before Judge I. \\\ j Bowman, of Orangeburg. The bond was arranged and Singleton received his release from jail Saturday. In the application for bail for Singleton, affidavits were submitted, which throw some light on the homicide. It will be recalled that the Kearses and Singleton entered into a pistol- duel at Ebenezer colored church near Olar on the fifth Sunday in July, and after the firing had ceased Xevy Ivearse was found to have been instantly killed and James Kearse mortally wounded, dying sev-i eral days later. Singleton escaped at the time but surrendered himself the next day. Hampton Kearse, who submitted an affidavit in the application for bail proceedings, swore that he was attending church that day and that when he started in the church for cnrri AQ "ho IIDQTH CiiC (tllCiUUUU CV1 UVbf JJ.VJ u. ? pistol shot as he reached the steps. Turning he saw Jessie Kearse with a pistol in his hands pointed in the direction of Singleton, and Nevy Kearse was reaching as if for a pistol. Sam then got his pistol and fired several times, and the two Kearses fell, both with pistols in their hands. Sam ran and relatives of the Kearses came up, one of them got James'^ pistol and shot at Sam as he ran. James Orr swore that he was at Three Mile Creek church in May and Nevy Keaice told him of a difficulty with Singleton, and that he, Nevy, expected to kill Sam the first time he saw him. He told Sam of this conversation, and further said that he knew Sam had tried to avoid trouble with the Kearses. Orr also said he was related to the Kearses, but is not Ir\ Oiy?orlatAr? I CiCtLCU IV Sam Singleton also submitted an affidavit of his version of fhe affair, in which he said he walked off from the Kearses at Ebenezer church, as he was afraid of trouble with them, having heard of their threats against his life. ' As he walked away, "the Kearse brothers came at him, pistols in hand, and immediately fired at him, he thinks twice. Sam then pulled his pistol and fired several times as fast as he could. He did not shoot until he was shot at and only in defense of his own life. - i?> m Hutto-Creech. Denmark, Aug. 15.?On Sunday afternoon, August 14th, Miss Lticy Hutto, daughter of Mrs. Mary Hutto, and Herbert Creech, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Creech, both of * ii. ?at near Denmark, were nappny unuea in marriage by Rev. Mr. Davis, of JHilda. The bride never looked more beautiful and attractive than on her wedding eve, wearing a dress of pure white crepe de chine with hat and accessories to match. The brides maids were Misses Inez Clayton, Mildred Davis, ? Nettie Mae Zorn, and Lila Ray, all wearing white. The groomsmen were Loyd Black, Jim Walker Hightower, Cecil Gibson, and Fred Hutto. The bride and groom left immediately after the ceremony for a short wedding tour. They have the best wishes of their many friends and relatives for a long and happy life. The? will make the future home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Creech, near Denmark. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Slight Changes Made in Arrival of Several Trains. A change in the schedule of arrival of several Southern passenger trains was made last Sunday. Changes were made as follows: No. 13 (formerly No. 35) arrives at 10:50 a. m., instead of 11:01 a. m., No. 17 arrives at 8:35 p. m., instead of 9.01 p. m. No. 14 (formerly No. 22) arrives at 7:00 p. m., instead of 7:02 p. m. Numbers of other trains are changed, but time of arrival and departure remains the same. Huge Rattler Killed in Town. Tuesday afternoon some colored boys passing the residence of Mr. j * j I and Mrs. E. A. Hooton, on Kanroaa avenue, saw a snake emerging from beneats the hedge in the front yard. Securing sticks they succeeded in killing the reptile, which proved to be a rattlesnake. It measured four feet in length, abotft three inches in diameter and acrried eight rattles and the proverbial "button." The snake attracted considerable comment on Main street, where the boys exhibited their kill with great pride. The attention of the boys was attracted to the snake by the sound of its rattles. j REMODELING BUILDING. Johnson Hotel Property Undergoing Extensive Changes. Work was started last week by Contractor D. H. Minton on the remodeling of the old Johnson Hotel property, purchased last year by Col. John F. Folk, It was the intention of Col. Folk in acquiring this property convert it into a modern hotel, and considerable material was purchased last year for this purpose. The work of remodeling the building was halted, however, because of a contest of the will of X. A. Hunt, from whose estate the purchase was made, and it was not until recently that this case was decided and a clear title granted to Col. Folk. In the meantime the financial depression arrived and the work was further delayed. It is still the intention of Col. Folk to convert the building into a hotel, although this will not be done at the present time. The work now in progress of completion is the converting of the stores fronting on Main street into modern places of business. The -stores occupied by Guess and Utsey and E. A. Hooton, and the places formerly occupied by the barber shop and the express office are being overhauled and made new. New plate glass fronts are being installed, with attractive display windows. In addition, the entrance to the old hotel is being torn away, and another store will be fitted in its place, giving a fine block of five stores fronting od Main street. Tte unoccupied stores have been engaged by Mr. Osteen, of Ehrhardt, a general merchant, and the Denmark Wholesale grocery, who | will occupy them upon completion. I The outside of the building will be I given a plastered effect. J RELATIVES ADMITTED. Jewish Boy and Girl Arrive in America From Russia. 1 <Sam Zimmerman returned to Bamberg last week from Washington and New York, where he was called on account of a hkch in the admission to America of a brother and sister of | Mrs. Sam Zimmerman, Rosa Pliskin and Izzie Pliskin. The boy and girl arrived at Ellis Island, New York, a | week or two ago, and they were held ( at the immigration station. In fact, ; the immigration o:hcer had decided j not to admit them, but Mr. ZimmerI man called on Congressman Byrnes in Washington, who used his good | offices in*the matter and succeeded in having the decision reversed as to Miss Pliskin. On account of alleged physical defect of the boy, his unqualified release from the station could not be secured, but Mr. Byrnes oaciotoH \Tr Zimmerman to the ex tent of having the lad released on $1,000 bond, for his appearance bei fore the officer in any further possible proceedings. The bond was arranged and the boy and girl were taken in charge by Mr. Zimmerman, who brought the young lady home with him. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman express their thanks to all who so kindly gave them assistance. Mrs. Ayer Entertains Club. The regular meeting of the Apollo Music club w&s held last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. E. Ayer. After the business session, the study of the life and death of the world's greatest tenor, Enrico Caruso, ** r-v A ti nnncnollr l'ntor ? tl3 laiiCll up. -nu uuucuuii; AUVV* esting programme had been arranged, as follows: Paper, "Caruso once called the broken tenor," Mrs. S. A. Merchant. Paper, "Caruso's sickness and death," Mrs. B. D. Carter. Song, "For you alone," (a favorite of Caruso's,) Mrs. H. N. Folk. Paperv "Anecdotes of the adored singer's genial nature," Mrs. J. Frank Folk. The last number on-the programme was a round table discussion of Caruso. This disW cussion was enjoyed by all, and many interesting facts of the life, death, and burial of the great singer were told. Mrs. A. M. Watson and Mrs. Rex Stokes assisted the hostess in serving a delightful salad and ice tea course. The guests for the afternoon were Miss Minnie Lee Ayer and Mrs. A. M. Watson, of Whitmire. The club will meet next with Mrs. H. X. Folk, August 25th, at 5 o'clock. Bright Young Sonny. "Father," asked a small boy of his parent, "do you know?" Father put down his newspaper with a grunt. "What is it now?" he growled. "Do you know," went on the youngster, "which famous actress has the most inappropriate name?" ??V>orr>1v 11 n fit -All- A y n ic o luuavu ouax^i; ^ ^ ~ his wife. "What do I know about actresses, my boy?" he asked sharply. "Mary Pickford, father," answered the small boy, ignoring his father's | question. "She didn't pick a Ford, j she picked a Douglas." TOBACCO MEN RECIPROCATE. Turn the Tables on Bamberg Men by Giving Fish Supper at River. Edisto river is a famous place for fish fries?and stews?don't forget the stews, though it is generally a fry and a stew combined?stewed fish, we mean, of course. However, it is a rare thing for the tables to be turned on Bamberz by having some outside parties give the folks of this town a stew and fry (the two words reversed purposely.) This is exactly what happened last Thursday night. The gentlemen of the Bamberg tobacco market gave a stew and fry at Cannon's bridge, on the banks of the Edisto, as a means of expressing their appreciation of the treatment they say Bamberg has accorded them. It appeared that there must have been a hundred persons there, although the official count by Friend Kittrell showed the number to be exactly 73, and we will take his word for it, for be it said Kittrell is the finest cooker of fish and "redhorse bread" in the world, and it is his business not to make a mistake in the count. The occasion was a most happy one. Everbody ate fish until they felt finny (not funny?there was nAtViJnor >int fpo watpr tn drink.) uuiu1u5 uub avv t* mvw. , There was such a profusion of fried and stewed fish with the usual trimmings that another good sized crowd could have been fed without anybody going home hungry. In addition to the fish, Kittrell suddenly appeared on the threshold with a bucket full of fried chicken?they do not use dishes at Bamberg fish suppers, they're tob small. The chicken, said Kittrell, was for the parson, Brother Cantey (why, of course, Brother Cantey was there? very muchly, we should say) and although the parson disdained the sight of it in the presence of Edisto fish, we noticed the bucket lingered near his plate for some time, and it Trir>init*r mnr?li lisrhtpr than it L I IUU f iWiUlWJ V4vu **Q came. After the supper, good fellowship was enjoyed under the bright rays of a half moon, but where twro or three men of oratorical turn are congregated together, somebody is going to make a speech or bust?or both. And so, although scarcely able to navigate under the tremendous load the occasion furnished, Mayor LaVerne Thomas mounted the rostrum arid spake as never man spake before? under the circumstances. The mayor expressed happiness, on behalf of the folks of Bamberg, that such a fine set of fellows as the tobacco men come to this town annually, that .the town and community are proud to Tr-ft-Vi n e uavc tuciu imu uu. After this Mr. Cantev wa3 called upon and further elaborated upon the joy of having the tobacco men in the community. Mr. Cantey started out to talk until Glenn Cope had finished supper?Glenn did not start until 15 minutes before the rest and was naturally delayed in finishing. The parson gave this up as a bad job, though, for fear his congregation would go to sleep. Then R. J. Works?the big man of the market, physically and otherwise ?had something to say and said it. He said that now, while everybody's down in the mouth about the price of tobacco, he thought a fine time to 3-/% tn fho river. eat fish and * U uu n ii bv vuv forget tobacco for an hour. He said he had eaten fish all over the country, but never such fish as Kittrell prepares on the banks of the Edisto, and when he and his contemporaries of the market remembered the supper tendered them last year by Bamberg people, he thought the least they could do was to reciprocate this year. He then talked a little about tobacco, in which he expressed his deep regret that the farmers lost money this year on the weed. He assured his farmer friends that it hurt him when they came in the warehouse with a frown on their faces; he wished he could help them, as well as himself, and he assured his hearers he was just as sorry for himself as the planters are for themselves; they are all losers this year. Mr. Works is president of- the tobacco men's board of trade, which gave the supper. Plain moonlight, as well as moonshine, produces sentiment in those sentimentally inclined, so a dozen or so of the tobacco men and their friends gathered together and made tti6 weiKin ring wnxi uau suumciu songs, interspersed now and then with some Sunday school selections, and the singing formed one of the delightful features of the evening. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed, and the hosts of the occasion were unanimously voted regular fellows. big hearted, jolly, and full of the joy of life. Needless to say these men have as many friends in Bamberg county as they have acquaintances, all of whom look forward to their return next year, bringing with them their same good cheer, plus better prices for tobacco. I PLAN" TO OPEN SEPT. 5. Graded School Building and Grounds Being Prepared. Every effort is being made by the j graded school authorities to open the local school on Monday, September 5. The building and grounds are being t put in order, and it is expected that everything will be in readiness by the above date. However, if it is necessary to postpone the opening for anAr n'oab further n At 100 will V\C? VtUCi ? CWUj lUi tUVi ? ill given. Supt. E. P. Allen announces the following list of teachers of the graded school for the coming session: First grade?Miss Eunice Galphin, St. Matthews (Ga. State Normal.) Second grade?Miss Claire Connor, Greenwood (Lander and Wesleyan.) Third grade?Miss Nell McCants, Cameron (Winthrop.) Second and third grades?Miss Marion Cason (Winthrop and Columbia University.) Fourth grade?Miss Margie Seawright, Hodges (Due West.) Fifth grade?Miss Lillian Martin,! Allendale (Winthrop.) Sixth grade?Mrs. Mamie Murdaugh, Bamberg (Lander.) Seventh grade?Miss Ethel Sandifer, Bamberg (Limestone.) High school: Latin and first English?Miss Frances Creighton, Greenwood (Winthrop.) Mathematics and science?Miss Hattie Newsom, Williston (Winthrop.) History and science?X. P. Smoak, (Jr., Bamberg (Wofford.) English and French?Leon M. Connor, Branchville (University of South Carolina.) Superintendent and fourth grade mathematics?E. P. Allen (Erskine.) . Music?Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Klein, Bamberg. ! * r With the exception - of Messrs. Smoak and Connor and Miss Cason, the above teachers taught in the grad ed school here during the past session, and are well known to the patrons of the school. Miss Cason, who is to teach parts of the second and i third grades, is a graduate of Winthrop and Columbia university, and has had four years experience in city school work. Mr. Connor is an A. B. graduate of the University of South" Carolina and comes to Bamberg very highly recommended. Mr. Smoak is a Bamberg boy and known to all. His high school education was received in Bamberg, and from here he went to Wofford, graduating with an A. B. degree. Francis Marion Green. Orangeburg, August 12.?Francis ^ * 4.1* ** ~ + -Marion ureen, iur muic mau uilj years a resident of this county and a resident of the city for several years, died at his home on East Russell street Monday" afternoon and was buried this afternoon in Sunnyside cemeterry, the services being conducted at St. Paul's Methodist church by the pastor, the Rev. T. G. Herbert. Mr. Green was nearly 80 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Green was born in Colleton county and served with distinction throughout the War Between the States. He was a farmer near here for a number of years, where he was eminently successful in that vocation. Mr. Green leaves a number of relatives and his widow, several sons and daughters and one brother in this city. ? Self Culture Club Entertained. Mrs. H. N. Folk most delightfully entertained the Self Culture ciud ai its social meeting on Monday afternoon. The living room was tastefully and attractively decorated with numerous vases of zinnias and other mid-summer flowers. After a very short business session, the ladies turned to their sewing, and for an hour conversation and needles vied with each other for the attention of the guests. Those invited besides members of the club were: Mrs. J. N. McMichael, of Orangeburg, guest of Mrs. Folk; Mrs. J. A. Spann, Mrs. C. F. Gilchrist, and Mrs. E. 0. Kirsch. A tempting salad and ice course was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. C. E. Black. After August 1st I will sell only for cash. I will have no hooks and will not charge anything. G. 0. SIMMONS.?adv.^ One Alaska reindeer farm shipped 1,600 carcasses of reindeer to the United States in 1920. CARD OF THANKS. I would like to see and personally thank each of the great number who have so generously assisted me in my need which was caused by the loss of my home and contents by fire, but as it is impossible for me to see each and every one I wish to take this method of extending my most sincere thanks to these many good friends for their great kindness. I wish to assure all that I deeply appreciate all that has been done for me and mv family. A. K. REXTZ. Ehrhardt, S. C.f Aug. 16. DOUBLE KILLING. fd Dead Men, it is Claimed, Went to |i Settle Difficulty. j Mount Holly, Aug. 12.?A farmer A named Baker, a tenant on the Tom Hill plantation of the Mount Holly IB Development company near here, is IS tonight in jail at" Monck's Corner, 19 a rcrnH mitVi c ti t i n cr o r*Lr i 1T i rm VUUi?3VU "UU JUWVUU3 (A LX VA UUllU^ Jjig Messrs. Potter and Hutson, farmers 11 living near here, at his home this morning about 10 o'clock. All three of the men involved in the tragedyare white. The inquest was held this afternoon and the verdict of the coroner's jury was that the two men came to their death from gunshot wounds indieted by Baker. Mr. Hutson was killed instantly, while Mr. Potter did 1 not die until the inquest was being M held over the body of Mr. Hutson. J Magistrate Mullinax presided at the % inquest. It is reported that the three men had had previous trouble, although it could not be ascertained what that k trouble was. It is reported that Messrs. Potter and Hutson went to Baker's residence this morning and J made the statement that they had > come to settle the difficulty. Words x ' Traro o n crtzri tttVi ar "YTt-c rotor if 4 n VI V VAVUUU^^U VT UVU 0* J XV | is alleged, came out and told her husband to go into the house. It is a stated that the two men began curs- v fl ing Mrs. Baker, that Baker told them 9 he could not stand for it, and, it is J alleged, he said he was going into the J house for his gun and if they had not J gone when he came out he was go- V ing to shoot. ^ When they came out they turned to leave, it is alleged, and he shot. It was reported that both men were shot in the back. Dr. Simons, of Summerville, took Mr. Potter's ante-mortem statement, in which he said, it is reported, that -- i he went to Baker's to borrow a plow stock and not to look for trouble. i Several cartridges, it is said, were } found in the pockets of the two dead vvi AW n r* n 1^ *?OTA Tf 4o J-LiCU aim a iai5C n. n 10 uwt known whether any weapons were ! fouhd on their persons or not. LEXIXGTOX MAX SLAIX IX HOME. I Aged Man's Head Almost Severed jj From Body. | Lexington, Aug. 12.?A murder equally as revolting as that of Willliam Brazell near Leesville last Mon- j day night was committed at Stead- * man some time Friday afternoon when Marcellus Cook, a white man , 65 years old, had his throat cut in J his home while the other members 1 nf tVi** fomilv u-oro in the fielH at ^ work. James Barfield, Sr., also white and 63 years old, is held in the Lexington jail, charged with the crime. The arrest of Barfield in Batesburg today followed the inquest conducted by Coroner Weed this morning. Barfield was arrested by BS H. D. Oswald, deputy sheiifif. The H prisoner claims that he is innocent of the crime. B9 The circumstances leading to the arrest of Barfield are that Barfield was in the Cook home at noon Fri- V day and is alleged to have made 1 threats against Marcellus Cook. All M then left the Cook home, with the ex- flj ception of the man who later in the H day was slain. When the family re- fl turned from the field they found Cook ' on the bed with his head almost severed from his body with a razor. SPECIAL NOTICES. ] MISCELLANEOUS. 4 For Rent*?Apartments and stores A on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn M For Sale?Best quality domestic I lump coal, always on hand. THE IS nrvmfnA\? /-VTT ^ ^ ? ?9 uil. uu., tjamoerg, s. u. tin m For Sale?Wood for stove and ^ chimney, oat or pine. LELAND F. I 3AXDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn 1 For Sale?Gasoline engine and I grist mill; practically new; will sell A 'at a bargain. B. D. CARTER, Bam- 11 berg, S. C. tfn I Lost?Thursday last a bunch of railroad keys on brass chain. Re ward for return to J. J. FICKLIXG, ? Bamberg, S. C. ltp " > 1 For Sale?One full blood strain Jersey bull, about 2 1-2 years old, weight about 800 pounds. L. J. ' JOXES, Lodge, S. C. 8-18p j For Rent?Seven room house, with J electric lights and large lot, on Mid- 1 way street, next to Mr. Kirsch's. H. A C. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. ' ltp For Sale*?'Twenty-five feet of 4 B inch double-ply leather belt. Has been used a short time. Will sell at half price of new belt. HERALD OFFICE. A/A Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds see ua at once, as we are in the market for $25,000 worth. We will pay you New H ! York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL fl BANK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn ^ Wanted?Abruzzi rye. Quote pric- J es and furnish sample. State amount on hand and whether sacked in evei^^Hflfl sacks or not. GRAHAM SEED STOCK CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn.^^H