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(p Bankers of Second | v District Hold Session * ?' - , ' The representatives of tihe banks of Gtoup 2, which comprises the banks of the second congressional district, held their district meeting on Thurs. hotrinnine at 10 (day last at v\ uhmuui uvq? o'clock. The meeting was attended by the following gentlemen from Bamberg: W. A. Klauber, president of the First National Bank; D. F. Kooton, H. H. Stokes, and A. W. Knight, respectively vice president, cashier and director of the Bamberg Ipf - , * Banking compau/. , $?si The address of welcome was made by A. M. Kennedy, chairman of Group 2, and president of the Bank of Williston. In a short talk James H. Craig, state bank examiner, urged that the banks of this group take ad vantage of the offer now being extended by the war finance corpora-j I Bh". 4 He was followed by W. Latta Law, * representing the war finance corporaB tion, who in an interesting way ex plained just how the banks could ob9 tain this money. No bank or group .. of banks, according to Mr. Law, is B limited, but can borrow from the fiB nance corporation in accordance with B the amount of agricultural paper it , is B carrying. There is no red tape. OnB ly a short time lapses from the time onnii ration is filed and ap IVJLIA1 tuv t proved before the money is at the disposal of the bank. % E. H. Kaminer, of the South Carolina Cooperative Marketing association, made an interesting address, urging the farmers to join this association. A resolution was passed urging the farmers of this section to sign up with this association. The following officers were elected to serve the coming year: James L. Quinby, Graniteville, chairman; D. F. Hooton, Bamberg, vice chairman; E. an/I H B. Jackson, vvagener, scucwi; I nominating committeeman; Harry L. pr'/'i ' Calhoun, executive committeeman. K|;. At the conclusion of the business R sessions, which were held in Kennedy R jhall, the bankers were served with B J turkey dinner prepared by the U. D. C. chapter. Appropriate short talks "* J AT--rv foKlo I were maae arouua ?.ue muuot j ' by Harry D. Calhoun, of Barnwell; State Bank Examiner James H. Craig, of Columbia; W. Latta Law, of the finance corporation; James L. Quinby, of Graniteville, and R. M. Mixson, of Wijiiston. Most of the banks of Group 2 were represented and the meeting is calculated to do much good just at this time when the banks, are carrying such a heavy load for the farmers of B this section. A spirit of optimism B \ permeated the gathering. Bp|, TRUCKERS ORGANIZING. i Important Meeting Being Held as The | Herald Goes to Press. I .A meeting which should be of im| portance to the farmers of Bamberg I county is being held as The Herald Wm:>^' goes to press this week, in the LaB Victoire theatre in Bamberg, too late, I however, for The Herald to record its P proceedings in this issue. This is a I meeting of the farmers of the county | interested in truck raising and mar| keting to organize a truck growers' I association; it is believed that much I good can and will be accomplished j thereby. The secret of success for all I I other truck rarmers, rruit growers, and, in fact, everything worth while, has been in their organization and cooperation, "one for all and all for v F. L. Harkey, of the extension department of Clemson college, which is doing such excellent work for the farmers throughout the state, is in Bamberg for this meeting, to make a speech appropriate for the occasion and to assist in every possible manner in getting our organization shap [ ed up. The gentlemen on the comJ mittee who called the meeting for I 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon are: I A. M. Brabham, B. P. Free, and J. D. Brandon. jp : DR. I/. E. M. SMOAK. Former Resident of Bamberg Passed at SmoaJks Monday. * |& . Dr. L. E. M. Smoak, prominent cit izen ana aenust 01 ?moaKs, in tune[" ton county, passed away at his home near there Monday after an illness of f several weeks from a stroke of paralysis. Dr. Smoak was nearly 75 years of age, and for a long period of time had successfully practiced his profesh sion in this section. He left several children and had been married twice, ? hut both wives had preceded him to f the grave. The deceased at one time many years ago was a resident of | Bamberg for a short while. I He was a brother of Mrs. S. M. KiI-:' nard, and a first cousin of N. P. Smoak, both of this city, and had numerous other relatives and friends throughout this and his own county. The remains were laid to rest Tuesg . day in Restland cemetery, Bamberg. | =. ?; rv-^g. Agree Upon Olar's New Railway Depot I Olar, Dec. 12.?G. L. Hurley, su-j penntendent of the Se ard Air Line railway; T. A. Norris, .i-inmaster; O. F. McNary, division engineer, L. E. Mansfield, chief dispatcher, R. O. Zittroner, master carpenter, W. H. Johnson, roadmaster, and G. W. Rowe. auditor, were in Olar last Thursday afternoon to confer with the town council concerning the replacement of the passenger depot and the cotton platform which were recently destoyed by fire. The conscientious and gentlemanly attitude of these officials was very pleasing to Mayor Rizer and the members of the town council, and satis 3 factory arrangements were agreeu upon between these authorities of the town and the railroad, with the exception of the location of the cotton platform. The citizens of Olar object to its being located within the principal business block of the town, and there is a town ordinance against the con' ' - otf nnt11roc with strueuon tn wuuucu on ..? in this area, j However, it is believed that satis| factory arrangements will be made j in regard to the platform, and that ' very soon, Olar will have splendid passenger and cotton facilities here. Return from Visit to Cuba. Dr. L. A. Hartzog and son, Franklin Rizer,' have returned from Habana, Cuba, where Dr. Hartzog attended the meeting of the Seaboard Air Line railway surgeons. The others of the party, Mrs. L. A. Hartzog, Miss* J \T/4a1a)L' nf es Daisy fiizer auu oaiixocio;, v?. Olar, and Miss Louise Green, of Orangeburg, stopped over in Ocala, Fla., to visit the family of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Johnson, relatives of Mrs. Hartzog and Miss Rizer. wM. E. Pastor Welcomed Back. The people of Olar and vicinity are glad that the Rev. C. M. Peeler, of the Olar and Mizpah Methodist churches, has been returned by the conference to serve his fourth year here. Personal Items. -Mrs. Beaulah Risher, of Bamberg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. F. Rizer. Miss Euphemia Blanton, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Bessinger, has returned to her honre in Jacksonville, Fla. DEATH OF D. E. SMOAK. Aged Resident of Lees Section JHed Sunday; Buried at Smoaks. Duncan E. Smoak, an aged and highly respected citizen of the county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. C. Gray, near Lees, last Sunday morning. Mr. Smoak had been ii ill health for two or three years, and while his death was not unexpected it nevertheless came as a great shock to his many relatives and friends throughout this section and iu>per Colleton county, where he also has many relatives. The remains were interred Mon day at Smoaks, the Baptist minister, the Rev. Mr. Kizer, conducting the funeral services The deceased was 74 years of age, having been born on November 20, 1847. For several years past he has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Gray, at Lees. He was a fine old gentleman and was well liked by his numerous acquaintances. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and lived an exemplary Christian life. He is survived by his wife, who was Mrs.*Padgett before her marriage to Mr Smoak;' three daughters, Mrs. S. C. Gray, of Lees; Mrs. J. C. Carter. cf Charleston, and Mrs. Annie A- ------ ? Powell, of High Point, JN. u.; tnree sons, Charles Smoak, of Smoaks; Mike Smoak, of Smoaks, and J. D? Smoak, of Yemassee; and one sister, Mrs. Bessie Smoak, of Smoaks. BANK REOPENS DOORS. I I Branchville Institution Resumes Business After Short Close. After being closed since November 5, the Bank of Branchville opened its doors again last Wednesday for the resumption of business. A satisiactory agreement was reached between the bank, its creditors and its depositors, whereby it is believed that the ! institution will not again meet with i embarrassing circumstances. All parj ties concerned cooperated for the best interest of the insti+,ition. The agreement carries with it a provision that at the end of the first ! year depositors will be paid one-third if conditions warrant; at the end of' ! the second year another third, and a final third at the conclusion o? I three years. This will so lighten the financial burden of the institution that it is believed it will work out to the satisfaction and safety of all depositors, and at the same save the institution from its present financial embarrassment. ' - - - - - - ? Capture 96 Quarts of Liquor Thursday | One of the biggest liquor hauls ever made in Bamberg was accomplished last Thursday morning early by Chief of Police H. W. Moody. Somebody's Christmas booze was headed in this direction, but, alas, it's a aeaa | soldier now. The chief had evidently been given j a tip by somebody. At any rate, the whiskey in question was brought into Bamberg in a Nash roadster automobile and was spotted by Chief -Moody about five o'clock Thursday morning. No offenders were captured and the owner or owners of the whiskey are officially unknown, so that probably no arrests will be made Al in connection wnn me sumewudii mysterious affair. The seizure oc-l curred in the southern part of the! city near the home of A. I. Dempsey. and consisted of 96 quarts of very fine Haig & Haig Scotch whiskey. It was all in quart bottles contained in crocus bags, six bottles to the bag. The sheriff and Mayor Thomas were immediately notified and were on the scene in a few minutes to take charge of the confiscation and any situation that might arise. It was dedled altogether by the city, and the died altogeher by he city, and the precious fluid was carried to the home of the mayor until definite action could be taken as to its final disposition. The city council was accordingly hurriedly called into' session that morning and an ordinance or resolution passed directing that this Scotch product be done away with at! once, and a special committee was ap- j pointed authorized and clothed with j full power to do the work of destruc-J tion. This committee consisted of; four gentlemen. The market value of the goods seiz- | ea would approximate $750.00 even j in these hard times, with a scarcity j of money and Christmas fast ap- j proaching, too. It is said that all the ; bottles were broken and all the whiskey poured on the ground in the rear of Sheriff Ray's home on Washington street in this city Thursday afternoon. It seems like a mighty big lot of mighty good liquor, if there is such j a thing, has been put to waste, with nobody in the hands of the law to answer for any criminal offence. j OltXAX LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS. | i W. T. Jennings Heads Local Masons For the Coming Year. At the last regular meeting of Ornan lodge No. 38 A. F. M., officers! were elected for the ensuing year,' as' follows: W. M.?W. T. Jennings. S. W.?Dr. Thomas Black. J. W.?J. A. McMillan. Treasurer?Dr. S. P. Rentz. Secretary?Thomas Ducker. S. D.?J. arl Kearse. J. D?B. F. Hill. Stewards?E. B. Price, H. L. Kearse. j Tiler?D. W. Phillips. Ornan lodge is in a prosperous and; flourishing condition, and with the: strong staff of officers the lodge will J doubtless take on renewed activity' during the coming year. Hutto-Garrett. A marriage of interest to their! Bamberg county friends occurred on j Sunday, when Miss Mattie May Gar-i rett, -of near Olar in this county, and! William E. Hutto, a progressive and; well known young farmer of this sec-! tion, were united by Probate Judge' J. J. Brabham, Jr., at his home in this city. The affair was kept a secret until j the day of the ceremony, and there- j fore the marriage was quite a sur-j prise to the friends of the participants. The bride is a young lady of splendid family and enjoys a wide popularity. The groom has always been a Bamberg county boy where he is well liked. He served his country gallantly in the famous 30th division j which played such havoc with tkei Hindenburg line, returning home af- ] ter the war with an enviable record as a soldier. The happy younig couple will make their home for the present on the place of Mr. Hutto near Govan, where he is farming. Book Club Meeting. A most interesting meeting of the Book club was held last Friday after-1 noon with Mrs. J. F. Carter. A good ovr?tv/'i nf mpmhprs and several visi | tors enjoyed Mrs. Carter's hospitality. The following programme was enjoyed: Description of Life in Ante-Bellum Days, Mrs. J. F. Carter. Life and Works of Julia C. Calhoun, Mrs. G. S. Smith. Life and Works of Andrew Jackson, Mrs. J. F. Lane. AfI ter the programme delicious sandI wiches and coffee were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. H. N. Folk after the holidays.?Contributed. Liquor With Lye Causes Death, Said Henry Kinard, a well known negro in this section, and one wh by thrifttiness and successful farming had accumulated some property for himself and family, died at his place near Bamberg Friday of last week and was buried Saturday. He naa Deen iu iux about a week, pneumonia being the immediate cause of death; he suffered untold agony and for several days before the end came his life had been despaired of. Strong, sturdy and stalwart, no one would have ventured to dream a fortnight ago that today Henry Kinard would be no more. 'However, it's the story of another distinct triumph for John Barleycorn, I death winning with its effective aid. ' For it is said that Henry got hold of some bad liquor which, unfortunately for him, was flavored with concen trated lye, and that after drinking the vile stuff pneumonia developed from the consequent exposure and the lye literally ate up his stomach and internal organs, thus superinducing a horrible death. Henry Kinard was well liked, had credit, and was well spoken of by the white and colored people of his home community, his one weakness for strong drink being his chief drawback. and as is so often the case any more, it is said, finally proved to be his undoing. These are mighty hard times for anybody to have to undergo unnecessary suffering, and unless they merely wish to be in the style it does seem that people with a desire to commit suicide could employ a more humane and less tortuous method than the use of such vile liquids with unknown ingredients as are obtained nowadays under the guise of whiskey, though perhaps not quite as modern. SHORT LOCALS. Brief Items of Interest Throughout The Town and County. J. McGee Bamberg left Tuesday for Birmingham, where he expects to accept a very lucrative position with the advertising department <5f the Birmingham News, afternoon daily and leading newspaper o! that city. Up to December 1, there had been ginned in Bamberg county 3,907 bales of cotton. This compare witn i9 20, to the same date. l>y IS,9">G ba show'ng a production this year of ap. pioximately 20 per cent, cf last year's crop. % ? The huting season, for deer in this state extends only until Christmas, and our lovers o fthat sport in Bamberg are trying to make the most of the last few days under, the game laws and are advancing upon Jfon ron and Jacksonboro reserves pretty lively these days. The many friends of J. J. Heard, who has been ill at his home here for some time, will regret to learn that his condition was such as to necessitate carrying him to Charleston on the early morning train last Friday i. fr\f frfllf m an t hv LU tJllLtJl <X UUS^liai lui ncatiuvuv <* j a specialist. He was accompanied by Dr. Robert Black and C. W. Rentz, Sr. The county chain gang is now camped along the public road from Bamberg to Denmark, and is doing some work on this highway; accordingly a small part of the road where the work is going on is a little torn up at present, but not badly, and the entire distance should be in fine condition. The road from Denmark to Lees, which has recently been completed, is splendid. J: L. Wilkes is preparing to set out several acres of lettuce for the com ing spring. Mr. Wilkes intended grow-l ing a large acreage of lettuce thisi fall, but worms practically destroyed his plant bed, but he now has a nice bed of plants for early spring planting. This will be the first planting of lettuce on a commercial scale for this section, and the results will be noted with considerable interest. Mayor LaVerne Thomas, C. W. Rentz. Jr.. B F. Folk. Jr.. R. P. Bel linger and C. E. Black were the Bamberg representatives in the welcoming demonstration in behalf of South Carolina at Greenwood last Friday in honor of Marshall Foch. The trip was made by automobile, the distance over this route to Greenwood from Bamberg being 103 miles, and the roads were found in excellent I condition practically all the way. Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting. The Ladies auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met last Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7, with Mrs. Charles Black. A Christmas programme was enjoyed. Several visitors added to the pleasure of the occasion. After the programme, Mrs. Black served a delightful sweet course.?uontriouted. ?Ernest Lewis has returned to Bamberg afte^ a trip of several days to Mullins and other eastern South Carolina points. $200,000 Building for Telephone Co. Actual work of construction of the new building of the American Bell Telephone and Telegraph company at j Denmark was started last week on ] Palmetto avenue. When the contrac-. tors and architects turn the building over to the company, it will have represented an investment of nearly $200,000, and will be one of the most modern structures in the state. The erection cf this building is ai I great event in the annals of Denmark! as it denotes sure progress. It will mark the rapid development of the American Bell T. & T. company's immense business by making Denmark the principal location for its vast operations with South America and the West Indies. The building will be constructed of steel and concrete, three stories in - - V 3 ^ 1 height ,ana win De nmsneu m a ut??utiful shade of tapestry brick. In addition to the various departments for handling the company's business with radio and telephone, there will be rest rooms for the dperatives and a modern cafeteria for the convenience of the employees. This company practically operates all of the telegraph and telephone systems in the United States and handles messages from every quarter of the country and South America. "'he Denmark Deople are .jubilant ore? the starting or tm? mammotn construction and it is said that they are discussing plans for beautifying Palmetto avenue and the property adjacent to the new building with better street paving and the planting of shrubbery" and flowers. HOLDS HEARING IN COLUMBIA. Bamberg Strongly Protests Taking off Early Morning Trains. Yesterday a delegation of Bamberg citizens went to Columbia to appear before the state railroad commission at the hearing in regard to the discontinuance of the early morning trains over the Southern railway from Branchville to Augusta. The result of the hearing had not-been announc-! ed at the time of going to press. The delegation carried with it a strong petition - signed by a large number of citizens of BamDerg, asKing the commission not to grant the petition of the Southern to discon-, tinue these trains. It ^as pointed out that it would be nothing short of a calamity to Bamberg and other towns between Branchville and Augusta to take these trains off. In the first place to discontinue these trains would make it practically impossible for one to i spend a business or pleasure day in any of the cities. In the next place,' if was shewn these trains are more w ? frequentiv used than any others to carry patients to the cities for hos-j pital treatment. At the present time a patient may be placed on a Pull-i man and carried to the hospital, and there would be no Pullman accommodations if these trains are taken off. The News and Courier has lent active and valuable support to Bamberg in the fight. A strong delegation was1 sent up from Charleston largely through the- efforts of the News and Courier. It is likely that the commission after the hearing took the matter under consideration to render is decis ion at an early date. The outcome will be of vital interest to this town and community, as well as other j towns along the railroad. -J DEATH OF J. E. BERRY. Native of Bamberg County Died at Branchville Monday Morning. J. E. Berry, a former citizen of Bamberg county, died at his homej near Branchville early Monday morning, following an illness of several months. The funeral and interment occurred Tuesday about noon at the family burial ground a few miles from Rranchville. Mr. Berry was born sixty-odd years ago in the Hunter's Chapel section of Bamberg county, moving to BranchviUr when quite young. He had been married twice; first to a Miss Rentz, who died many years ago. He was married the second time to Miss McAlhaney, who survives him. He is I survived by five daughters*and three sons by his first wife and two sons and one daughter by his living wife[ i survive. Several brothers and sisters also smvive aim. Mr. Berry was a member of thes Branchville Methodist church, and the funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. A. McGraw. Mrs. R. M. Bruce and Mrs. J. B. Brickie, of this city, are daughters of Mr. Berry. The Duncanville school will hold its Christmas exercises at Sprlngtown church at four o'clock on Friday evening, December 23. The public is cordially invited. i Edisto Dentists Held jj Interesting Meeting ^ The regular meeting of the EdiJt* Dental society was held in Orange- - ~ , burg on v\ eanesaay 01 iasi wees, mis ^ division includes the counties of Orangeburg, Bamberg and Barn well. The meeting was well attended, and an interesting session was held. Dr. YV. C. Milhous, of Barnwell, j J called the meeting to order and pre- ? sided. Opening prayer was offered S by Dr. George F. Hair, of Bamberg. ^ Dr. W. G. Hutchinson, of Columbia, 1 gave a ninteresting treatise on "when Ji to extract." He showed a large collection of X-ray films which engaged the attention of all present. Dr. C. B. Colson, of Charleston, jffi i cau uu luici COIIJU5 pa^ci uu ya. v phylaxis," in which he urged that this H kind of work could not be done too ? early, and he spoke of the importance of keep.ng the teeth clean and start- 1 ing the cleaning at an early age. A Dr. G. Al. Truluck, eye, nose, eye, M and throat specialist of Orangeburg, showed three interesting cases to the fgS society, and illustrated his talk in a fl most instructive manner. l9 Dr. E. Atmar Smith, of Charleston, fl ! made a short talk on the beneficial results obtained from instructions re- ^3B& I ceived at the dental meetings and el- ^ j bowing with fellow dentists. ~ j | After the business session, the den. j tists repaired to the Sunday school J I rooms at St. Paul's Methodist churoh, I | where they enjoyed a sumptuous din- i ; ner, served by the missionary society \ Jf j of the Methodist church. | The next meeting of the society V i will be held in Bamberg on the first f | Thursday in March, 1922. Among j ! those present at the meeting were: 1 j Drs. J. G. Boozer, of Denmark; Thos. | Black and Geo. F. Hair, of Bamberg. \ U. D. C. Meeting. 4HB ?? The hostesses for the F? M. B. - ; 1 chapter of the U. D, C. on Tuesday aL * ,'J ternoon were Mrs. C. J. S. Brooker I and Mrs. Sallie Owens. The roll call J and minutes were followed by a bua- 9 iness meeting, after which those pree- - fl end enjoyed an interesting historical 9 and musical programme. A delicious B salad course was served. IB The January meeting will be held 9 at the home of Mrs. Francis Bamberg. jB The president asks that everybody ?' m who expects to be present will please * B notify the hostess. The programme B for the January meeting is as fol-. 9 lows: "A lasting peace," by Mrs; A. jB Rice; "Lee's farewell address," reci- I tation by Mrs. J. W. Price; current Bj events, by Mrs. C. F. Gilchrist.?Con- JH tributed. ^ T M f tvi an V* ft /I aVia??a/I am Wtm ^^b j. 4*1, kji iuico aau uauucicu u;i uiv un place near town Tuesday; a fine Poland fl ! China hog that weighed after being H dressed slightly over 500 pounds. I.I# s ^R has another one just about as large ! to be slaughtered later, as well a# fl| I several slightly smaller ones. Renew your subscription today. JM NOTICE. , JH ? To Whom it May Concern: We, the RR undersigned dentists of Bamberg, mHMB fhave entered into an agreement to do JHH a strictly cash business to ail of ?ur - iHHB patients, commencing Decemberl2th. ^RKj Please take due notice and govern J&Xfi yourselves accordingly. XffH rvn nn/Murn tti tt 1 rn J-/xv. liauxvurj r . nam, ABKKM 12-15 DR. THOMAS BLACK. SPECIAL NOTICES .^1 For Rent?Apartments on Main 3BHB street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, jBBH Bamberg, S. C. tfn fl Sanitary Milk:?Delivered in bot- IraBg ties. WYMAN'S DAIRY, Phone 10-W, ?&H ; Bamberg, S. C. tfn I We Deliver Coal and Cottonseed I hulls and meal. Phone 53 THE IWH COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn | : For Sale?Ten shares Home Build- ^HK ing ana ix)an stoca. Appiy to uciiy ? HERALD OFFICE, Bamberg, S. jjH | C. 12-22n Wanted?To buy turkeys and geese. Highest cash prices paid. JNO. T. HUTSON, next door to Pic- llffl ture Show, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Jw ? For Sale?Pot plants, Chinese H Primroses, Ferns. Cut Flowers, etc.; % also Fancy Work. MRS. THOMAS BLACK, Bamberz, S. C. 12-19p * H Wanted?Representative for fast ' SH selling line of Auto Accessories. Mo- 9 K tion picture for advertising furnished. ' $350.00 up per month. BOX 275, St. Joseph, Mich. ltp ^Hj Wanted to Rent?Good four horse farm on Muse place, six miles from BHH Bamberg, on Hunter's Chapel road. J0B9 Good lands; lay idle 1921. W. D. BBB BENNETT, Ehrhardt, S. C. tin JBE Wanted?Salesman and collector for Bamberg territory. Part time ?HH| man will do; must be able to give ajMgM good reference. Anply SINGER SEW- JgHBa ING MACHINE CO., Aiken, S .C. ?2p fl Trespass Not:oo?Positively no ajjlB hunting or trespassing of any character whatsoever allowed on the lands BflflB cf the undersigned. Violators will fg9H| -? tt r\ mrvt zr p?m.> re prosecutea. n. v^. r uun, her;?, S. C. l2-29n Liberty Bonds?Tf vou are thinking fin! of selling your L'fcerfy Bonds see us at once, ns v-e are in the market for I $25,000 worth. We will pay von New H ! York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL B j BANK, Bamberg:, S. C. tfn waM < 11