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$jje ffiamfterg ^eralb Thursday, August 25, 1921. SHOKT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout The Town and County. Mr. and Mrs. S. \V. Guy, of Lowreyville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Louise, to John Mclver Ray, of Bamberg, the marriage to take place in October. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Attaway, of Williamston, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Herbert, to Jesse C. Rentz, of Ehrhardt, the wedding to take place on Septem ber 17. Rev. C. J. Thompson, of Columbia, member of the conservation ooara oi the 75-million campaign, will preach at the Bamberg Baptist church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. ' A large crowd of base ball fans from Denmark, Blackville, Williston, Barnwell and Ehrhardt attended the three games in the city last week between the winners of the first and second halves of the Tri-County league season. Rev. J. L. Corzine, of the Baptist Sunday school board, Columbia, conducted services at the Baptist church last Sunday morning. Mr. Corzine is a Sunday school expert and his exposition of the lesson before the Berean class Sunday morning was es, pecially enjoyed by members of the class. Friend "Jim" Grimes tnreaienea 10 request our resignation as weather prognosticator last week because a shower caught some of his fodder in the field, but we reminded him our forecast did not go into effect until the "full of the moon." This appeased him temporarily, but we are keeping our grip packed if he sustains any more similar losses. Pj"" i An itinerary for the clean-up camv paign of the federal board for vocational education in interest of exservice men in the state was anoounced last week. All ex-service men entitled to aid from the government will v be visited and given all possible help in getting what is due them. The dates set for the campaign in Bamberg county are September 19, 20, 21 >and 22. The Bamberg tobacco market will close on August 31, according to announcement by , the warehouses in this issue of The Herald. Prices during the past few days have been considerable better than previously, and it is stated that there is a good deliv * .; mand for good grades of the weed. One farmer from St. George received j 40c for his tobacco a few days ago,; K* and the local tobacco men say that good tobacco has brought the same prices in Bamberg as on other markets of the state. J. H. O'Quinn has wormed in on the big snake contest, bringing with him the "evidence to convict." Last Saturday as Mr. O'Quinn was starting to Bamberg he was told of the presence of a big rattler about fifty yards from the O'Qdinn home. The J old shot gun was quickly sought and the disturber of the O'Quinn peace was hastily dispatched. The rattler t.- measured 56 inches in length,-and carried a battery of fifteen rattlers. Mr. O'Quinn says if the snake's proverbial mate is anywhere around he (or she) can prepare to meet the same fate. Protests Barber Shop Charges. t7? j : 4. t> ~ "u ~ ~ ~ t_t ama li ttt:h jcjUilui" ?>ciiuiJtM"5 neiaiu. \> in you allow me space to enter a pror' ... test against the maintenance of excessive charges for shaving, hair cutting, etc., when everything else has been reduced, in fact practically * halved? Patrons are being forced to either go without shaving and hair cuts on account of these charges, or attempt to shave themselves. These charges were brought very forcibly to my attention when my boy was charged 40 cents for a trim and 20 cents for a tonic that the barber said he was in need of. Fair notice; it is time to divide. Yours truly, G. MOYE DICKINSON. Bamberg, Aug. 23. LJ * M4- U rv TVvmw AM l>utuiut^ i/iliuuii < On August 14th the relatives of Mrs. M. A. Connelly celebrated her 61st birthday at her home near Ehrhardt. All the children and grand-children were present: Mrs. J. P. Roberts, of Ulmers; Mrs. I. H. Mitchum, of Ehrhadt; J. F. Connelly, of Ulmers, and J. L. Connelly, of Ehrhardt. Fourteen grand-children were present. All reported having a fine time. In the afternoon the grand-children were Vint.il,. <rn <y&r\ in cromoc Alonv yuonv AAA .uuu; presents were received.?Contributed. After August 1st I will sell only for cash. I will have no books and will not charge anything. G. O. SIMMONS.?adv. XEGRO WOMAX KILLED. Sliot to Death While Acting as a Peace Maker. Zura Brabham, the wife of Jasper Brabham, who lived on the plantation of J. Frank Brabham, was shot and) mortally wounded last Fridav after| nnnn at a nirnie on the nlare of C R. Brabham, Jr. One shot struck the woman between the eyes, penetrating the brain. She died Saturday morning about three o'clock. Coroner Zeigler held an inquest over the body Saturday morning, the verdict of the | jury was that the woman came to her death from a pistol shot wound at the hands of Ernest Nelson. Nelson was arrested and placed in the county jail for trial. The woman's death came about under rather unusual circumstances. According to the stories told by witnesses of the affair, two small negro children at the picnic and baseball game got into a childish fight. After some others had failed to part them, Zura attempted to take the part of a peacemaker, and as she was in the act of straightening out the children, several shots appear to have been firprl hv narties nutsids of the fighting ring. One of these shots struck the woman in the head, causing her death. One witness, C. R. Brunson, swore at the inquest that he saw Ernest Nelson fire into the crowd which had congregated about the children, and immediately saw Zura Brabham fall to the ground. He also swore that Nelson immediately pocketed his pistol and ran off. He was the only witness sworn at he inquest. Nelson denies any connection with the shooting, and says that he was not on the ground when the shooting occurred, and further states that he has witnesses to prove his alibi. It is said three shots were fired by dif ferent parties, though it has not been learned who these parties were. So far as known the shots were fired by parties who, apparently, did not have any interest in the fight or any interest in the actions of the Brabham woman in separating the children. There seems to be an air of mystery as to why any shots were fired at all, unless it was the result of a desire to "show off," as it is commonly expressed. It is said that all of the shots fired were from outside of the gathering about the children. No steps had been taken Monday to secure the release of Nelson on bail, and it is not known whether -?-l? - will V\/% f ft 1*TJ Q i c n SUUil StC^-5 ? ill uc Lan.cu. iit 10 an employee of J. A. Wvman. Jasper Brabham and his wife are described as peaceable and industrious negroes. The woman leaves, it is said, five small children. - BISCUIT CONTEST. Willie Mae Allen Wins First Plaice; Jane Bice Second. Our county biscuit contest was held Tuesday, August 16th. Willie Mae Allen won first place and Jane Rice second. This is a state-wide contest carried on under the direction of the county agents and Miss Lola M. Snider, food specialist. Contests are held in each county, then the county winner goes to the district contest. The three district winners go to the state contest in Columbia during 'the state fair. Valuable prizes are offered, one being a Detroit Vapor stove, another a Perfection oil stove, besides the trip to the fair. The contestants are judged according to the technique used as well as the final score of the biscuit.?Emma Jane Vara. County Agent Activities. The following is the report of the district agent, H. S. Johnson, of Aiken, on the activities of the Bamberg i.? _ 2. T _ 1 TV T~\ ji n county agent, junn ju. uranaon, ior July: Weekly reports of County Agent John D. Brandon for the month of July show that he visited 94 farmers and business men and traveled 708 miles in the interest of county agent work. One meeting was held which was attended by 35 farmers and business men. one article was published and 350 copies mailed to farmers. Mr. Brandon assisted a veterinarian from the state office in testing 34 head of cattle for tuberculosis. His reports also show that he had interviews with 325 farmers and business men relative to problems in the county. One hundred and fifty-five letters were written and 35 bulletins mailed in answer to inquiries. Three specialists from Clemsonvisited the county and gave assistance in boll weevil control and horticulture. Mr. Brandon assisted with the Truck Growers' meeting at Denmark and Blackville and has given valuable assistance with truck, sweet potatoes and orchard work. An effort is being made to promote the testing of family cows for tuberculosis. This work will probably be done by communities. Criticism and suggestions are invited. After August 1st I will sell only for cash. I will have no books and will not charge anything. G. O. SIMMONS?adv. If you want to buy or sell anything use The Herald Want column. TO BRIDGE SALKE HATCH IE. Allendale Desires Cooperation of this County for Permanent Bridge. Xed Bryan, chief commissioner of Allendale county, was in the city yesterday. .Mr. Bryan came over to confer with W. B. Sinoak, supervisor of Bamberg county, relative to the erection of a permanent bridge over the Salkehatchie river at Buford's Bridge. Mr. Bryan was unable to see Mr. Smoak yesterday, however, and will o t r\ nnn f Ar tritll | i etui u 111 a i^?? uuj c iv wuivi n ibu the Bamberg supervisor. Allendale county has awarded a contract for the building of concrete bridges on the causeway of the new road being built from Buford's Bridge extending into Allendale county, and is very anxious to construct a concrete bridge over the river. The government has pledged its cooperation in tlna Knilrtincr of tlio hrirJco fn , tlUil 111 UiV UW"V*Ui0 Wi VUV iU3V vx, the usual extent of fifty per cent, of the cost, and if Bamberg will join with Allendale at this time the cost will be only one-fourth to each county. In view of the fact that the c6ncrete contractor is now on the ground it is understood that he has made a very attractive offer for the construction of a permanent main bridge. Mr. Bryan hopes to induce the Bamberg authorities to join with Allendale at this time, in order 'that the work may be completed along with mat iuuui> o iiiin. ui iue oavaunauColumbia highway, work on which is now progressing nicely, and which will soon be completed. COURT CONVENES SEPT. 5. One Week Session of Criminal Court To Be Held Next Month. A one week session of the court of general sessions will be convened in Bamberg on Monday, September 5. Judge S. W. G. Shipp, of Florence, will preside. The criminal calendar is congested, and it will be quite impossible to try all of the cases on the docket during the one week session. There are. it is said, ten murder cases on the docket for trial at this session, including the case of R. 0. Williamson for the killing of Ham Brabham at Ehrhardt. Williamson was convicted of manslaughter in this case at a former trial, and on appeal to the supreme court the lower court was reversed and the case remanded for another trial. There are a number of other cases of more than ordinary interest. The following petit jurors wer drawn last week to ^erve during the session to be held next month: E. W. Atteberry, J. H. Ayer, R. L. Beard, Thos. R. Steedly, H. W. Gibson, J. M. McKenzie, J. J. W. Johnson, W.J). Barnes, Wm. H. Ximmons, U. B. Fail. Jr., J. W. Clayton, B. 0. Staley, R. R. Creech, C. F. Eaves, C. H. Mitchell, N.E. Bennett, H. D. Drawdy, C. M. Kinard, D. K. Sandifer, J. E. Bishop. Louis Blume, T. F. Richardson, F. K. Graham, T. M. Tant, O. E. Kearse, W. E. Folk, H. R. Gillam, John F. Breland. C. J. Creech, U. G. Milhous, G. C. Turner, D. J. Delk, Calvin F. Padgett, W. B. Delk, Perry M. Kinard. J. A. Peters, Jr. Lipscomb-Connor. Xinety-Six, Aug. 20. ? Tuesday mnrnitiff of the hnm<s r\f \Tr nr. '. Mrs Eugene Poole Lipscomb, their daughter, Margaret, became the bride of Peter Stokes Connor, of Branchville. The large parlor of the old fashioned home was beautifully and picturesquely decorated iii, ferns and marigolds. At 9:15 o'clock, as Miss Anna Rice Sloan be?an the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bride entered with her sister, Miss Eugenia Lipscomb, and? they were met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man. T. E. Connor. The bridal party stood under an improvised altar in the. bay window, and while Xevin's "Good Night'' was softly played, the Rev. M. M. Brab nam penuimeu me uiaiudsc lcicmony, using the impressive ring service. The bride was attired in a handsome navy blue suit of poiret twill with a small burnt orange feather hat with accessories to match. Her sister, the only attendant, wore a lovely gown of blue. Only the immediate members of the family were present. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left in a car for Greenwood, where they boarded the train for an extended trip through the mountains of North Carolina. Mr. and "Urs Connor are both well known and have many friends in Bamberg, both having taught school here several years ago. A Question. "It is a question in my mind," re^ marked the dentist, who had got up from a warm bed to respond to a cry from his baby, "if a fellow makes most noise when his teeth are coming or when they are going." Buy tablets by the dozen, only 45c, at Herald Book Store. . THEE KILLS NEGRO FARMER.. George Rivers Crushed by Falling! Tree Last Thursday. Life is a very uncertain tiling. About two weeks ago George Rivers, respectable and hard working colored farmer on the plantation of H. C. Folk, presented The Herald, withe onsiderable pride, a bag of new sweet potatoes. George explained that he had a nice crop of them and expected to realize some profit from his tubers. But George will not realize any profit from his potatoes. Last Thursday he met with instant death while working in a forest "drawing" shingles. His death came about in a rather peculiar manner. He had cut down a tree suitable for making shingles, and a few moents later another nearby tree which George had not touched, suddenly fell to the ground, catching him beneath it and crushing the life out of him before assistance could be secured. George Rivers was a good citizen and, a hard working man. He was industrious and generally made good crops, and ne naa many mends among the colored and white people who will learn with sincere regret of his tragic ending. THE EHRHAKDT SCHOOL. Xext Session Begins September 12, With Strong Faculty. The Ehrhardt high school will begin its next session at ten o'clock on September 12. A full opening is expected, as the people of Ehrhardt believe strongly in educating their children. The board will begin the enforcement of the compulsory educational school law at the beginning of the session. The faculty for the session is: Primary, Xo. 1?Miss Ada Baker. Primary, Xo. 2?Miss Xettie Godbold. Intermediate, Xo. 1?Miss Pearle Hook. Intermediate, Xo. 2?Miss Ruth Bishop. Mathematics and science?Mrs. J. R. Peters. English, Latin and French?Miss Elizabeth Black. Supt. and teacher of English literature and history?L. E. Kirby. TAX ASSESSMENTS UP. State Tax Commission Increases Valuation of Merchants. _ Many merchants of Bamberg this week received notification from the state tax commission of the assessed valuation of their mercantile stocks for taxes this winter. In every instance where this reporter has talked with merchants, the assessments is larger than last year, in spite of the fact that nearly every establishment in Bamberg did less business last year than the year previous. The increases run from slight advance to double and more. The merchants have no voice in the fixing of their stock valuations. While the prices of everything are about cut in half from what they were last year, taxes on mercantile establishments a-re to be materially increased. Benjamin Knopf. Fairfax, Aug. 16.?Benjamin Knopf died here yesterday morning at 6 a. m. at the home of his brother, J. J. Knopf, after being ill about two weeks. He was 4S years old and had never married. He was born and reared in Barnwell county and lived at Blackville and Barnwell until about ten years ago when he came here and engaged in business. "Ben'' as he was familiarly known, was an honest, kind hearted, liberal man and he will be missed by his friends of whom he had many. Mr. Knopr is survived Dy nis muwer, Mrs. Jane Knopf, of Atlanta, who is 90 years old, and by three brothers, J. J. Knopf and Isaac Knopf, of Fairfax, and Joseph Knopf, of Charleston, and three sisters, Mesdames Maggie Holman, Polly Cailiff and Mattie Rogers, all of whom live in Atlanta. Burial took place here yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Duncanville Sewing and Poultry Club. The Duncanville sewing and poultry club held their regular meeting Friday morning, August 19th, at the home of Mrs. D. L. Smoak. Miss Yarn and the sewing club girls made a beautiful bunch of organdy flowers. Our meetings are progressing rapidly. Our next'meeting will be next Friday before the second Sunday at school house. EFFIE 8MOAK. Secretary. "School supplies of all kinds at Herald Book Store. Largest tablet in county for oc'at Herald Book Store. I t CARLISLE OPENS SEPT. 31. Indications Point to Successful Session in Spite of Conditions. Although conditions are unfavorable to all schools and colleges, as well as other lines of industry, indications point to a successful session of Carlisle school, which opens for the next session on September 21. .Most of the rooms in the three dormitories have already been reserved, and applications are coming in every day. It is believed that the school enrollment this session will equal that of last year, when the school was practically filled to capacity. A strong faculty will be in charae of Carlisle this session.. The faculty as recently announced, as as follows: W. C. Duncan, headmaster; Rev. W. J. Snyder, E. 0. Watson, Jr., William R. Watson, M. Waldo Lever, .Marvin G. Gault, Lewis B. Stabler. John C. Lanham, Paul F. Carroll, and John H. Pitts, Jr. All of these instructors were with the school last session, with the exception of Messrs. Carroll and Pitts, who have recently been added to the faculty. C a m CftnH a nrn 1*1 Vl O t'Q V_ a. p I d 1. U vjrctuiL ?lil agaiu uai^ charge of the school athletics, which will be gratifying news to the school's friends and patrons. Capt. Gault will have his foot ball men out for practice as soon as school opens. A large part of his former foot ball team will return this year. With a few promising new men, the school is expecting to have a strong foot ball aggregation this year. As will be recalled. Carlisle's base ball team won the state prep championship the past season. The Carlisle band is one of the most famous musical organizations among the schools and colleges of South Carolina. Under the management of Capt.'Lanham the band has made a most enviable reputation, and it will be interesting to the friends of the school to learn that Capt. Lanham will again be the bandmaster at Carlisle. It is stated that most of the band musicians have signed up to return next session, and as the organization has a large personnel,' it is expected that very .few weeks i will elapse before the organization will again be in shape to delight the town and school visitors with the much enjoyed concerts which formed a most interesting part of school life during the past several years. .Mrs. Josephine Beach, whose long connection with the school makes her well-nigh indispensable, will again have charge of the dormitories, to the delight of the school partons. The buildings and grounds are now being nut into nroner order for the oDening. ?V. r X- _ The dormitories are being thoroughly renovated, and some impovements are being made to the school property. The military department of the school will again be in charge of Lieut. Col. Frank R. Lang, assisted by Sergt. Smith and Sergt. Trawick. Mrs. Alice Humphrey. The many friends in Augusta of Mrs. Alice Humphrey, will be grieved to learn of her sudden death which occurred at her home in Waynesboro yesterday at two o'clock. She is survived by her husband, David M. Humphrey, two daughters, Mrs. Pickens Videtto and Mrs. J. C. Gay; three t/->vin t7* ft, and Hnarh: a sis OUUO, U U"ja J ? ? ? ? w?, ? ter, Mrs. Xora Yarn, of Denmark, S. C., and one brother, Redd 'Hardwick. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at five o'clock at the residence, Rev. Dr. McFerrin will officiate and the interment will be in the Waynesboro cemetery. Mrs. Humphrey was a consistent member of the Methodist church where she did a great deal of Christian work. She was a most charitable Christian woman and her death will be mourned by many sincere friends.?Augusta Chronicle. Meeting of Workers1 Council The Workers' Council of the Olar Baptist Sunday school met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Creech Friday night. "I never will cease to love Him" and "Rescue the perishing" ' were sung, followed by a prayer by Julian Cave. "Follow on" was then sung and the lesson was illustrated by Julian Cave. The council decided to have a Sunday school! parade the second Sunday in September. The following ladies were appointed to see about the floats: Mrs. C. C. Morris, Mrs. J. J. Creech and Miss Laura Lain. "Beautiful Isle" ?- ? ??/l Vva^a**a tLn nPvt was men sung auu ikiuic song, "I'll go where You want me to go." was sung, refreshments we re served. Allen Gillam dismissed the council with prayer. The next place of meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cave August 26 at 8:30 p. m. s C. C. M. After August 1st I. will sell only for cash. I will have no books and will not charge anything. G. O. SIMMONS.?adv. Renew your subscription today. GREEX?GOOLSBY. S Beautiful Church Wedding Solemniz- A ed Thursday in Denmark. m The Methodist church of Denmark was the scene of a beautiful wedding on the evening of Thursday, August ISth, at 6:30, uniting the lives of Miss Lillian Goolsby, of Denmark, and Spann Julian Green, of Augusta. A Before the ceremony the large as semblv of friends was delightfully en- Wj tertained by a male quartet who sang ^ "I Love You So." To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march the bridal party entered as follows: The little pages, Albertina Goolsby and Marion McCartha, the ushers * following. /These were H. W. Gools by, of Hartsville. Oti9 Sandifer, Denmark, Wm. Stokes, of Orangeburg, and F. M. Marion, of Beaufort. Then a came the little ring bearer, lovely m Frances Goolsby, and the cushion- a bearer, Harvey Wilson Goolsby. i These were followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Miss Annie Goolsby, of Denmark, and E. C. Walker, of Augusta, Miss Gladys Duke, of Sandersville, and E. W. Rainwater, of Augusta, Miss Gertrude Riley, of , St. Matthews, and C. Y. Jenkins, of ^ 4 Denmark. The maids wore rainbow* ^ colors in organdy and short veils, each of them carried a lighted candle, as did the maids in the days w*hen the knight was in search of the Holy Grail. This made a most effective picture. j -uiss uooisby, the bride, entered | with her father, G. W. Goolsby. Always lovely, she was especially so in her wedding robe of white satin and pearls, the veil was caught to the dark hair with orange blossoms. The groom entered with his best man, G. C. Paschal, of Augusta. The ceremony was followed by a brilliant reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Goolsby. vnably among the handsome gowns worn at the wedding was that of the mother of the bride, Mrs. G. W. ^ Goolsby, who was very handsome in black satin and old lace. Mrs. Frank Xeal, of Augusta, was lovely in lavender, and Mrs. A. T. Green, of Augusta, was most attractive in brown silk. ' 1 After the reception Mrs. Green changed her wedding dress for (a I most becoming suit of French gray with accessories to match. After a short stay in the mountains of North Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Green will go to Augusta,^ the home of Mr. Green and will be with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Xeal at their home on The Hill. As Miss Goolsby, Mrs. Green enjoyed a wide popularity. She is a young woman of high mental attainments, and while a teacher in Atlanta . it was one of her special pupils who won the handsome prize offered for the best essay on a certain bit of history. So pleased were the judges with the essay that they also gave a prize to the teacher, Miss Goolsby, in token of appreciation of her work in j training the mind of the young girl J who won the handsome prize. SPECIAL NOTICES. For Kent?Apartments on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg. S. C. tfn J For Sale?Lot of second hand * frames, doors, sash, and blinds. JNO. i F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn J For Sale?Best quality domestic J lump coal, always on hand. THE M COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn " For Sale?Wood for stove and ! chimney, oak or pine. LELAND ,F. . SAXDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn ' Lost?One black and tan hound dog about one year old. Reward for return to M. G. COOXER, Bamberg, S. C. ltp | Cypress Shingles ? Sawed, any 1 length, any width. Prompt delivery. J. M. CARTER, Smoaks, S. C., R. D. D. Xo. 2. 10-6 For Sale?Gasoline engine and grist mill; practically new; will sell at a bargain. B. D. CARTER, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Found?Gold ring. Owner may secure same by identifying and paying ^ for advertisement. HERALD BOOK M STORE, Bamberg, S. C. ltp I For Sale?400 bushels of Fulghum seed oats: in new even weight sacks; ' 7$b per bushel, f. o. b. Bamberg. H. H. STOKES, Bamberg, S. C. 9-1 n. For Sale?Twenty-five feet of 4 inch double-ply leather belt. Has been .. A A <4 A AU f ?TW A TXT 411 ?A11 A f J useu a suuii time. ??111 sen at uau j price of new belt. HERALD OFFICE. ) Wanted?300 heart cypress fence ' I posts. 7 feet long, 6 in. in diameter. Could use rejected cross ties at at- ^ m tractive price. \V. D. COLE MAX, M Bamberg. S. C. ltp M Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds see us at once, as we are in the market for Hg $25,000 worth. We will pay you New York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL | BANK, Bamberg. S. C. tfn 1 Wanted?Abruzzi rye. Quote prices and furnish sample. State amount on hand and whether sacked in even sacks or not. GRAHAM SEED & STOCK CO.. Bamberg. S. C. tfn. 1