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- _ Thursray, October 20, 1921. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout The Town and County. The colored graded school opened ' Monday with a large enrollment. The drought continues. There has been no rain in Bamberg in several weeks. fThe "Dutch weather prophet" predicts a season of cold weather to strike this section about the 25th of ffc,*- October. v A pageant will be presented at -the Methodist church next Sunday evening, October 23, at 7:30 o'clock, by members of the Sunday school. Don't Tnis? it The Dublic is cordially in vited to be present. j Dr.. G. W.* Garland, adjutant of thb local U. C. V. camp, requests Thi Herald to say that he is prepared to dssue certificates to any veterans contemplating attending itihe general reunion insuring them the privilege of securing reduced railroad fares to the reunion. All veterans must secure certificates from their local camp bejfe v lore they can purchase reduced rate V f tickets to the reunion. J. D. Cleckley, of Cope, sustained the loss of five purebred Hampshire |vV j hogs last week from Chinaberry fe pofconing, it is stated. Dr. M. G. r-"r * Smith, Orangeburg county veterinarian, investigated the case, and admonishes farmers to keep their hogs away from Chinaberries, as they are a deadly poison to swine, though, apparently not harmful it? horses, mules H; or cattle. Mr. Cleckley's hogs ate the berries, which caused their death, it is stated. The new Orangeburg road is pro. viding a source of great temptation to speedsters. When -the Orangeburg-Carl'sle foot ball game was ^ staged here recently, five Orangeburg |pr autoists were arrested in Orangeburg county for speeding, over this fine road. Some of them were dismissed, others were fined $25 each, and the fines of some were remitted nn onnilltinn th? offenses "hp not repeated. Those against whom cases were docketed were: Harry Keller, A. L. Dukes, J. G. Wannamaker, Jr., C v . and J. B. Seignious. A "speed cop" is employed to patrol this road. TAX BOOKS ARE OPEN. II'-; *'Uncle Jim" Zeigler Has the Honor jj& > - ' of Being First Taxpayer. The tax books for the collection of . state and county taxes were opened Saturday by Treasurer G. A. Jennings October 15th is the regular ||| C time for ithe opening of the tax hooks. "Uncle Jim" Zeigler, Bamberg |P # county's veteran coroner, was the first to present himself to the treasurre to pay his taxes. "Uncle Jim" usually has this honor, and was on hand when Mr. Jennings opened his ^ffice for business Saturday morning. Abe Reed, a colored tax payer, was . . the second to pay taxes, followed by several other early taxpayers, including A. M. Barnes, of Bamherg, wmoui nouutiy can <acou?e at evci uegiS> } fng in debt to any one. jp>? ^ After the first rush, Treasurer Jennings was allowed the pleasure of taking things easy. There is no rush &. on now. Caught Burglar in Home. J. W. Stewart, who lives a few miles from Bamberg, had a rather hair-raising experience Sunday night. During the night he heard a noise downstairs in his home, but first fchought it was rats making the racket. However, he got up to investi gate, ana witn snotgun in nana inaue an investigation. As he came near the sound, he saw the outlines of a man quickly making his exit from the t ' house, but could not get close enough to stop him. On exploring the house, g he found that the burglar had collected a quantity of clothing and other articles preparatory to carrying ithem off, and only his sudden appear, ance on the scene stopped the theft. The articles included his clothing and shoes from his bedroom. He has no idea who the burglar was, but he states that he carried off nothing so far as he can ascertain. mB iqi Bridge Club Entertained. The Bridge club was entertained verv delightfully on Friday by Mrs. ?' K. C. Riley. There were three tables of players present and after the usual five games were played, dainty prizes were awarded and a salad course and S?;*Sf> , coffee were served. Those present announced that the time of the next meeting will be changed to Thursday morning at eleven o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. C. Lewis. Every one \ was urged to be on hand promptly.? Contributed. If you want to buy or sell anything use The Herald Want column. w I: : iff'- - y_. OARING FOR THE DESTITUTE. Need for Organization to Prevent Hunger is Suggested. Several recent cases of destitution in this community has caused the suggestion to be made that some definite organization should be effected in Bamberg to see that such cases as these are properly taken care of, that there should be no hunger in Bamberg or community. It is pointed out that the prevailing conditions are certain to result in much suffering in this county on the part of the poor people, and unless inhere is some sort of organized effort along this line, there is going to be unnecessary suffering right here in our midst. It is a known fact | that there are numerous families in | the county whose crops have utterly I failed to bring1, them sufficient means to keeping the wolf from their doors, and in many instances these people have nothing whatever to fall back on. The result is bound to be suffering unless they are cared for. That any one should actually come to suffering in Bamberg county is a condition unthinkable, and would be a calamity. Yet, The Herald has already learned of at least one family who have absolutely nothing other than what is given them. Some of thesfe people, in fact the majority of them no doubt, are victims of cir^ cumstances and under ordinary -conditions could easily make a living. Many of them will suffer, perhaps, rather than beg, and with the wealth this county possesses, it would be nothing less than a disgrace that any one should actually suffer in our midst. Some time ago the city council attempted to put the charities of the community on a business basis, and some steps were taken to perfect an organization whose specific business it would be to look out for all destitute cases. The plan was, briefly stated, for a member of council to act with representatives of the red cross, the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, to whom all reports of need might be reported. The cases would be investigated and help given according to .the needs of the suffering ones. This organization has never been perfected, and The Herald suggests that the plan be hurried through, so that there might be some one whose specific business it will be to receive reports of destitute cases and see that they are properly cared for. The need is imperative. ? GOES TO ORANGEBURG. H. D. Steedly Purchases Bakery in Edisto City Recently. * The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hammond D. Steedly will learn with regret of their intention to move to * ?- -t _ Orangeburg in tne near iuiure. .nr. Steedly has for some years past owned the City Bakery of Bamberg, and for some time past has personally operated the bakery. Recently he has' purchased the bakery in Orangeburg operated for some time past by W. O. Hagan, formerly of Bamberg. It is understood that Mr. Steedly j will continue the operation of the City Bakery here, as well as operate the Orangeburg bakery. Mr. Steedly purchased ithe bakery here several years ago from the late Mr. Kilgus, the- veteran baker who died a few years ago. Mr. Steedly is an expert baker. He came here rrom israncnville, where he operated a similar business for a period of years. Missionary Society Meets. -The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Sunday school auditorium. ' A very interesting* programme had been prepared on the subject, "The Cities of Japan." In harmony with the subject the room was tastefully decorated with various Japanese designs. The leader for the afternoon was Mrs. W. O. Guess who read a number of passages from Scripture show ing the necessity or miercessui j pia^er, also quotations from different sources emphasizing this need. A song specially written for the occasion entitled "Japan" was sung to the tune of "America." "The Story of a Woman Who Prayed" was read by Mrs. L. C. Smoak. An article on "The Lambuth Memorial Bible Woman's Training School at Kobe" was read by Mrs. Huggins. Then followed a dialogue given by Mesdames Fowler, Burch, Moye and Stuckey. A reading, "Osaka as Our Future Center of Work," was rendered by Miss Bessie Lee Black, and a duet, "Beautiful Japan," was sung by Mrs. L. C. Smoak and Mrs. H. N. Folk. At the business session of the society held after the programme it was decided to hold two meetings during the week of prayer. These will be led by Mrs. Smoak and Mrs. Burch.?Contributed. \ Buy tablets by the dozen, only 45c, at Herald Book Store. I MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT. Only Three Farm. Loan Applications Accepted in Bamberg. The long waited for information concerning the applications to the national farm loan board for money was received last Saturday by a number of applicants, and brought with it disappointment on every side. Quite a number of farmers in this community had. made applications for loans months ago, and their interest and anticipation was kept at white heat for several weeks past by the several and various announcements concerning the working out of the details of the loans. The information received by 11 local applicants for loans Saturday was to the effect that every one, with the exception of three, had had their applications rejected. Three loans, one for $10,000, one for $3,600, and one for $5,400, were accepted by the farm loan board, and all the others heard from refused. No reasons were given for itihe rejection of the applications, though it was stated that the reason may be as certained upon supplication by the applicant only. The applications were made through ?tihe local farm loan association, of which' W. E. Free is the secretary. The farmers making applications for loans had anticipated no difficulty, upon the various announcements of the terms, of securing this federal aid, and were looking for this to be of vital advantage to them during the coming winter and the next crop year in their farming operations. LITTLE DEMAND FOR MULES. Eight Good Animals Sold for Taxes Saturday for $196. Those wno nave an iaea unai rne "good old times" have returned sustained a shock Saturday, when eight ' mules and horses were auctioned off at the court house for taxes. The animals had been taken under a tax execution against B. Newsom, formerly a live stock dealer of Denmark, and when the auctioneer wound up the sale and counted the cash, it was found that the eight, composed of three horses and five mules, . had brought the munificent sum of $196. These mules were not the best in (the world, but stock men.say they were about tire 'grade that sold for around $200.00 each a year or two ago. A peculiar thing about the sale was that the horses sold so much better than the mules, which is a reversal of former conditions. The mules sold as low as $5.00, and ?the horses as high as $49.00 each, the others hanging between these figures. Under the law in regard to tax execution sales, the owner has the right of redeeming the property sold for taxes any time in six months after the sale by paying the sum the property was bid off at, costs an dinterest on the money. < c? ? Eclipse Sunday Night. Few people in Bamberg knew beforehand that there was to be an eclipse of ifche moon Sunday night, consequently few persons observed the lunar phenomena when it occurred. Yet, the eclipse was one of the clearest it has ever been the privilege of Bamberg people to observe in years, and those who failed to observe it missed a rare treat. The moon was full Sunday night, when it rose in the eastern skies at sunset, the eclipse was on. It appeared to cover about one-half of the moon's surface, and the first intimation most people had of an eclipse was the fact that nhere was little radiance coming from the lunar orb, such as is generally expected when it is full. The eclipse lasted for more than one hour. The Book Club. Mrs. G. F. Bamberg very delightfully entertained the Friday Afternoon Bonk club at its last meeting. This club was formally known as the Self-Culture club, but at this meeting it was unanimously voted to change it to a book club, in order to enter upon a broader course of study. The programme committee, consisting of-Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Jr., chairman, Mrs. E. H. Henderson and Mrs. H. N. * Folk, is putting-much time and thought into the making out of programmes for the next few months. An instructive article upon the value of Bible stories in a child's education was read by Mrs. Bamberg, and Mrs. Copeland brought out some very 1 i.?? ? ? - - ? ^ ~ ^ PI** K ^ rvAf interesting points on tins suujcvi.. This was followed by delightful selections on the victrola. Mrs. Francis Bamberg assisted the hostess in serving a tempting salad course with tea. The next meeting of the club will be held on Friday afternoon, Oct. 21, at the home of Mrs. C. R. Brabham, Sr.?Contributed. HITCH IN ARTESIAN WELL. Strainer Let I>own To Keep Out Sand and Cannot Be Removed. "Work on boring the new artesian well in Bamberg is at a standstill for it'he present. Last week the well had reached a depth of 440 feet, and was penetrating a strata of white gravel sand, which scientists say is the bed of a primeval or medieval ocean. The inlet of sand into the cavity of the well was so great (that the copper strainer was let down to keeD out the sand while the drilling was going .on. The suction of the well was found to be so great that the strainer cannot he moved one way or the other, and consequently nothing is being done at this time until it can be either removed or arrangements made to carry the well on as a six inch, instead of eight inch, proposition. The Bamberg artesian well is attracting the attention of geologists far and near on account of the peculiar objects found therein, including bits of wood at a depth of 426 feet. Specimens of the wood and other objects have been sent to Prof. Taber, of the University of South Carolina, wiho promises to give some scientific facts concerning these finds. The Bamberg artesian well is to be a modern affair. It was planned to let down the strainer at the bottom of the well to keep the sand out of the flow of water. The strainer is the most modern invention of its kind, and is made of copper and steel, and casts, ht/ is stated, $10 a foot. This loss though, will not fall on the commissioners of public works, it is understood. Under the original plan of the commissioners, the well could be deepened at any time when the flow was found to be inadequate, by continuing with a six inch bore. Unless 'the strainer can now be removed, though, it will be necessary to push the well on with a six inch bore in order to carry on the drilling inside of the strainer, which is eight inches in diameter. The w^Jl now has a flow of water. i?A - A : - i+i/> mppt thtf* UUL It lb nut suiiit-tui >w demands of the town. BAMBERG APPEAL CASES. Brabham vs. Turner and Bamberg vs. Dyer & Co. Heard. . In the state supreme court. last week two appeal cases were heard from Bamberg county. They were: Brabham vs. Turner, et a!., and G. Frank Bamberg vs. Dyer & Co. In the case of Bamberg vs, Dyer & et al., it is contended that the estate of Mrs. Lura Brabham is indebted to Dr. H.i M. Brabham for board and medical services over a period of several years. ? T. E. Turner, one of the beneficiaries under the will of Mrs. Lura Brabham, contested the claim. " - " ? nrilVl IVio fomilv Airs. JDrctuila,U1 11V CU WIIUL bav I of Dr. Brabham. The case of Bamberg vs. Dyer & Co., the suit involves the payment of a shipment of hay Which Mr. Bamberg contended was defective. No decision in either case has yet been rendered by the supreme court. Awards Made Faithful Members. The Sunday school of the Methodist church under the efficient leadership of A. B. Utsev is doing splendid work. Advanced methods are used and interest is on the increase. Considerable interest was manifested last Sunday when quite a number received pins for a perfect record during the past three months. This record calls for a prepared lesson, a contribution and regular attendance everv Sunday for the time specified. Those who had perfect scores were called to the chancel and an inspiring1 talk given them by President J. C. Guilds, of Columbia college. The following are those who were awirded pins and it is expected that a larger number will be on hand at the next award: Myriam Kinard, Effie Brabham, Bennie Lou Smoak, William McCra^kin, Ruth Jones, D. J. Delk, Jr., Mary Aldrich Wyman, Pearl Phillips, Urma Utsey, Bertha Kirsch, Virginia Padgett, May Hooks, Lena Rhoad, Julia Price, Inez Kirkland, James Snyder, Maytrude Brabham. The above list does not include those in the primary and beginners departments.?Contributed. Colored Home Burns. Tuesday nighit the home of Koon Brabham, colored, on Railroad avenue was destroyed by fire. The fire was discovered in an unoccupied room about ten o'clock, and 'had made such headway before discovery that nothing could be done to save it. Brabham was away from home at the time, but his wife and children were in ithe house. Very little of the household effects were saved. The "fire attracted a large crowd to the scene. The house was a large frame dwelling and was quickly razed to the ground. V TO STAMP OUT ILLITERACY. I Missionary Societies Start Movement to Institute Adult School Here. L A union meeting of the three mis sionary societies of Bamberg was [ held last Wednesday afternoon at i the Presbyterian church. Mrs. W. J. 1 Snyder led the meeting and had for [ her subject illiteracy. The meeting ? was opened by singing "Come Thou i Almighty King," and after the devo tional, Mrs. Snyder told some important facts and of some appalling ; conditions that exist right in the i territory, as she expressed it, of the Orangeburg district. ? Mrs. Glenn Cope brought out the i conditions that are right at our doors . in a valuable paper read by her on 111; faro r>ir ir> 'RamH^rp* ShP ffAVP I llllbOiUV/J X XX X/UlUVVi^l wv Q ? - ? some personal statistics of the conditions in our town, going into the mill section and actually taking count of those who cannot read or write. She gave the figures as pne-fifth, but felt sure .that this was too high. She also gave some valuable suggestions on , how to remedy the situation. Mrs. J. F. Carter gave in a very vivid manner a picture of the illiterate home. The picture represented was enough to stir the hearts of those who heard it to action. Mrs. Klein told in her paper the true meaning or illiteracy ana gave stjiue of the problems of these pitiful..i folks. She also laid stress on (those of us who are more fortunate to try and teach at least one person to read and write. Mrs. Snyder gave the history of the adult school. She read some letters that were written by some of the pupils of these schools to show how appreciative and awakened they are after only a few months of attendance. After a round table discussion about the conditions in our town, it was voted to have Miss Will Lou Gray, who is at the head of the adult school work, to come to Bamberg and give some aid in organizing an adult school here. A committee consisting of Mrs. Snyder, chairman, Mrs. Geo. P. White, Mrs. E. H. Henderson, Mrs. John H. Cope. M.'S. G. Frank Bamberg, Mrs. J. F. Carter and Mrs. J. a irioin was annointed to get Miss J Gray here or do anything that will get some definite work and worker in our mill vicinity. Realizing that this work already has been neglected and put off too long, this committee seemed very enthusiastic to take some action at once. An interesting feature of the programme was ithe special music ren- ; dered by Mesdames Thomas, Whita- ker, Smoak and Heard. This was ? decidedly the best and most worthwhile meeting the societies have yet held, and it is earnestly hoped that ?? ami rAsnlt from it. The 1I1UV/U gvv/u II . Presbyterian ladies were very hospit- i able and served delicious coffee and sandwiches after the devotional and i business part of the meeting. These meetings not only create brotherly love but the mingling together so- * cially means muoii 'to the members, many of whom only get out to occa- : sions of this kind. The next meeting will be held in January at the Bap- J tist church.?Contributed. WEALTHY STREET S1VEEPER. , ' Saves His Money and is Now On Easy Street. ???? Thomas Marrucci, a street sweeper, has purchased his twelfth residen. ? tial property, paying Isaac H. Bur- :J ford a coal operator $10,000 for his hbuse in Lemon street, Union town, ; Pa. For eight years Marrucci, an i] * * ^ ^Vvt?onoi J Italian immigrant, acta uccu jc^ching pay which started at $1.50 a day and was increased to $2.50 which he j now is receiving. i Marrucci's first investment from ] his scanit saving- was a lot for $200 on which he built a shack and reared < 12 children. From time to time he ] improved his (holdings, and when the war came he experienced his first modest prosperity, receiving as much I as 25 per cent, returns a year on his \ realty investments. The post-war season with its housing demand, fairly deluged him with revenue. '< Marrucci still continues to clean ] the streets of Uniontown and his education does not yet include reading and writing but this bothers 'the j white wing l-ittle. ???^ -- ] 4 finalA Stnrr What. is. | J While snake stories are going the ] rounds, here's one that ought to be ^ termed the king of them all. It was , clipped from the Springfield corres- < pondence of the Allendale Record: "Mr. Ed. Sharp found a snake eight ( feet long and a big as a man's' leg, < with a horn on its head which was * vigorously tooting when shot. No, j sir, Ed. wasn't shot?'twas the horn- " ed reptile?and the hide is there to prove it. trumpet and all." j The correspondent failed to men- j tion what size man was referred to \ in giving the shake's girth dimen- , sion. There are men?and men. j Renew your subscription today. 1 COURT MEETS OCT. 30. IK First Week of Civil Court Dispensed fljfl With?One Week Only. The court of common pleas, regular fall term, will be convened in flgS Bamberg on Monday, October 30, aBH with his honor, Judge S. W. G. Shipp, JaBB of Florence, presiding. The court j^HS Tiro <3 tn Anmtflrio ftn hBH QVUVUUlViU tv uu VUlUUUl 24, but oil agreement of all parties BH concerned, the first week of court Ml was dispensed with, and only the W| second week's session will be held at VH this time. It is understood that *BH| there will likely be a special term jHB of the civil court for one week prob- jjjaj ably in November, and probably a BBS one week's session of criminal court MB in December. flH The following jurors have been '^Hj drawn for the common pleas session BB to convene on October 30: }Hi W. W. Barker, J. Zeigler, gaB W. D. Kinard, W. E. Bessinger, jail Henry Thompson, S. S. Ray, M Geo. H. Hair, James E. Collins, gBB L. L. Hair, T. E. Anderson, JBB E. H. Goza, Geo. Steedly, ' MB tv t r n _ no x i. TXT U. iV. Vjrnm^n, V/lllitVll IVCttlBC James W. Carter, J. W. Price,* E. E. Brooker, B. W. Shaw, flfl J. W. Collins, C. R. Goza, Mggg Clarence B. Free, Nathan Crider, fl |? P. A. Westbury, J. A. Hartzog, HH J. E. Sandifer, J. M. Strickland, fVR Perry Bessinger, J. B. Padgett, % J. L. Wilkes, J. Virgil Dyches, ? J. J.-O'Neal, J. D. Dannelly, I Q. M. Brabham, Geo. W. Carter, 1 W. H. Kinard, R. L. Garrett. J COUPLE CONVICTED. J| Prison Sentence Imposed on Spartan- ^ j bnrg Physician and Woman. Greenville, Oct. 13.?A verdict of 8 guilty was rendered in the federal * court this morning in the case of _ ^ |9 Dr. J. F. Williams and Mrs. Maude McCabe of Spartanburg county, -> ^ charged with conspiracy to violate * the Mann whfitJe.slave act. A sen- . 3 gk tence of two and a half years in the . fl Atlanta pehitentiarv and a fine of "fjl $1,000 was imposed upon Dr. Williams and a sentence of a year and a 8 day in the West Virginia state prison upon Mrs. McCabe. A motion for a new trial was refused and notice of . intention to appeal was given. The defendants are in .t'he county jail here tonight. It is expected bhht efforts will be made at once by attorneys to secure their release on bail ?? pending the appeal. ( If your label is marked "1 n Oct. 21" it means, your sub- p scription has expired. Pay up today. THE HERALD. CARD OF THANKS. \ J We wish to take this method of 4 ^ expressing our thanks to? all our 4 J j friends who have so generously as- II sisted us in the recent loss of our home' by fire. We wish to assure these friends of our sincere appreciation of their many kindnesses. F. E. STEEDLY, MISS BETTY STEEDLY. . A SPECIAL NOTICES. For Rent?Apartments on Main 1 street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, . , A Bamberg, S. C. . . tin ' A We Deliver Coal and Cottonseed A hulls and meal. Phone 53 THE 30TT0N OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn A For Sale?Lot of second hand J frames, doors, sash, and blinds. JNO. ? F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn m For Rent.?The Jordan place. Al- \ A 30 straw on same for sale. Apply to 1 D. B. JORDAN, Denmark, S. C. tfn J For Rent.?Two brick stores on ^ Kailroaa avenue, ana a aweumg oa Broad street. B. F. FREE, Bamberg, 3. C. ll-3n y-Wi For Sale?Good stove wood ready fi :or use. Prices very reasonable. See ' me at once. H. J. BELLINGER, ^ Bamberg, S. C. 10-20n v Lost?Large Cameo pin, Tuesday, ?n Railroad avenue or Main street. ^9 Reward for return to MRS. GEO. P. M WHITE, Bamberg, S. C. ltp A| We are forced to sell for cash only. |jw 3hone us for our prices on meal, hulls md coal. Send cash with order. jSBB rHE COTTON OIL CO. 10-2 On j? Wanted?To buy chickens, eggs, BflB ?eese,^ ducks, and all other eatibles fiiBffl ? * ttttt rrnn a 32&B9ID aroaucea on tne rarm. wii>jvjCiO <z aaai PRICE, Bamberg, S. C. ll-3n Hampshires For Sale?A few flna 3pring boars and gilts, also sows bred MBBHA to tbe famous Bully Boy No. 69165. Write me your wants; prices right; DB bogs guaranteed. J. E. SPANN, Bamberg, S. C. 10-20-n Trespass Notice.?All persons are?H[^^H hereby warned against fishing ojfl H bunting on my place in Fish Pon^HHB| :ownship. under penalty of the la^BS^HH a. B. PATTERSON, Barnwell, 2. nHMm Liberty Bonds?If you are thin^HBHEflH| f T i V* ftt?f tt D rvr> /I o JL J KJ IX1 JJ1UC1 LJ iJUUUO it once, as we are in the marke^BRfl^^HH 125,000 worth. We will pay you^HHj^HHfl fork quotations. FIRST NATIOHHRHH BANK, Bamberg; S. C. Wanted?Men or women to orders among friends and neigh^NlnHB^M for the genuine guaranteed hosHKS^HH full line for men, women and iren. Eliminate" darning. We 75c an hour spare time, or $36.00HBffiBH| creek for full time. Experience uVRH|^B lecessary. Write INTERNATIONABb^HmH STOCKING MILLS, Norrisrtown_^^^^| . w : . J