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Veterans Celebrate Lee's Anniversary sSLast Thursday was January 19th, and January 19th is the birthday anniversary of the great southern chieftain, the matchless Robert E. Lee. Our banks were closed, and our be loved leader's anniversary was observed with becoming dignity and reverence in Bamberg bv the ladies | of the Francis Marion Bamberg chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, not only in memory of Lee, but in honor of our own few remaining warriors of the gray. These noble old heroes of the sixties were entertained by the ladies and also had a meeting all their own. There were 15 of them, just 15, but 15 of Bamberg county's best and greatest: citizens they are, with life's best be- > hind them, with the fond memories of a phantom past ringing in their | hearts of gold especially at times when thpy are privileged to meet tov gether again, with life's span of I years fast ebbing away and comrades constantly in body and soul joining the ranks of that vast majority of comrades who have gone before, yet whose immortal names shall remain ?r with us in pride and be forever link' ed with the cause of right, truth and justice. And so while few it may seem, yet with so many going down hill and almost daily crossing the final & great divide and ending life's last long battle, Bamberg county is quite fortunate even to have left with us | just 15 of these grand old men wno |T offered their all upon the altar of state's rights and in vindication of P our "Lost Cause." Aside from their glorious and unselfish sacrifice and memorable deeds of valor on the I hlood drenched fields of Manassas, | Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Shildh, Chickamauga and others, there does not exist in the world's history a i.. more beautiful example of sentiment than thp magnificent love and al I most divine devotion of every one of! these gallant old immortals for their \ stalwart fatherly leader for whose i birthday they annually gather together in sacred solemn commemoration. The meeting of the United Confederate Veterans was held at the v court house in the morning and an election of officers was had: Calvin I Rentz was elected as commandeer of i I the Bamberg county camp. Dr. g! w. Garland, who for many years held the post of adjutant, will continue in that office for the ensuing year, and J. H. Zeigler was elected chaplain for the year. Dr. G. W. Garland and J. B. ..Kearse were reelected as members of the pension commission, and J. H. zeigier was eieciea on cne same com-1 jfev y mission in the place of J. D. Rowell -who resigned. Bat . The meeting closed with a delightful dinner to the veterans at the home of Mrs. G. W. Garland. The dinner was well enjoyed, and was prepared by Mrs. Garland at the inIp-.' stigation of the local chapter of the United Daughters of the ConfederW. acy, whic!h. insured its splendid success. Four ladies of the chapter served it bountifully, these four be-j rj ing Medames J. F. Carter, W. E. Free, J. C. Lewis and J. H. Cope. May these same 15 heroes of the , "Lost Cause" be privileged to enjoy many more such occasions together Is the fervent prayer of every loyal red blooded South Carolinian. Tlio fnllntpinor narnoH 1 voforanQ attended: D. O. Hunter, N. B. Rhoad, Henry Mitchum, U. M. Eaves, P. M. Varn, John E. McMillan, H. Z. McMilgpT.. lan, J. H. Zeigler, J. W. Bessinger, G. W. Garland, Calvin Rentz, F. E. Copeland, J. C. Zorn, D. S. Hartzog and John McCormack. Important Meeting. pf ^ A joint meeting of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist Missionary societies will be held at the Baptist church op Tuesday afternoon, Janu|p ary 31st, at 3:30 o'clock. All the members of these three societies are cordially invited to be present on this occasion to enjoy an afternoon of I" f. social intercourse. The following is the programme: If; ' "The Son of God goes forth to war." Vf . Scripture reading. Prayer. Music. Talk?"Christian education." (a) Its importance in foreign fields, Miss Martin; (b) At home . Chorus?"Jesps, Thou Art Knocking, by members of three choirs. Reading?Mrs. L. C. Smoak. Reading?Mrs. G. M. Dickinson. Several minutes for discussions. Reading?Rowley Williams. Music. Prayer by Miss Bessie Lee Black. . ????^?? Rex E. Smith, of Columbia, has assumed the management of LaVictoire Theatre, Bainberr, and he announces that the local amusement house, which has been closed for the past ^ week or two, will be reopened next Monday. Mr. Smith, with County Auditor f. Gary Black, now of Beaufort, operated the picture show here several years ago with considerable success. Bamberg's Lassies Defeat Ridgeville The girls' basket ball team of the Bamberg high school won another stirring, hair raising victory here last Saturday afternoon when they triumphed by the scant margin of one point over the fast team of girls from Ridgeville. And if there is anybody who doesn't think Ridgeville has a splendid team it's somebody who has not seen them play. Possessed of sameness, athletic skill and speed, and decidedly the best team work ever displayed by any visiting basketball team in Bamberg, these lassies proved themselves worthy foes indeed of the pride of the local high school. The final score was 30 to 29, and thus the record of our girls of not suffering defeat for ! four years remains unblemished, and truly remarkable. , .Much interest is being taken in these games, and the one Saturday was witnessed by a good crowd who thoroughly enjoyed every play as the game was easily the most exciting ever played in this city. So heated was the game and so close the score that nobody, not even the official scorer, knew which team .had won after the game was over until a defl nite count was figured up. BamDerg ?irls in their athletic contests have the same happy faculty of coming back and fighting uphill battles so characteristic of our boys' teams. And this fighting spirit they emphasized again Saturday, for Ridgeville was ahead during the greater part of the game. The count as the first half ended was 15 to 12 in favor of the visitors, and it appeared that they would win almost until the last. But the wonderful exhibition of Capt. Nell Beard for Bamberg would not be denied, and with a determination that was sure to bring home the bacon, and an exhibition of remarkable basketball playing such as not even Miss Beard, super player as she is, has ever before displayed in her bright career on the court, her team was finally returned the victor. Miss Beard scored 26 of her team's 30 / points, time and again electrifying the spectators with some nfagnificent and extremely difficult goals. She i rarely missed an opportunity to score and her performance was in every respect all that could be expected of a great player. Her team mates gave .her excellent assistance but the all round team work of Ridgeville was superior to anyhing seen here in many a day. Kearse-Grauel. Of interest in Columbia, where both the bride and bridegroom are known, and also to a number of people tarouguout tue state, is tue auuuuuvcment of the marriage in St. Michael's church, Charleston, Saturday at high noon of Miss Claire Sease Kearse, of Bamberg, to J. H. Grauel, of Columbia. The ceremony, a simple one attended only by relatives intimate friends, was performed by the Rev. Albert Thomas, rector of the church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Kearse, of Bamberg, and is a graduate of Winthrop college. Fnr thf> last vear and a half she has been connected with the Child placing bureau of the state board of public welfare and has made many * friends over the state for her personal charm as well as for the efficiency and interest she has brought to her work. The bridegroom is a native of Ohio and came to Columbia several years ago to take charge of the boys' department of the Y. M. C. A. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Grauel will come to Columbia to live at 719 Elm wood avenue.? The State. Mrs. Mary ?T. Gillam. Orangeburg, Jan. 23.?Mrs. Mary J. Gillam, a beloved woman or urangeburg, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John S. Harley, last night shortly before 12 o'clock. She suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago. The paralysis affected the tongue and speech, but Mrs. Gillam was con-^ scious until about 12 hours before sue died. She had resided in Orangeburg about eight years, coming here from Denmark. During her residence here Mrs. Gillam made many friends through her sweet manner and Christian character. She was truly a good woman and a life long member of the Methodist church. The funeral services were held at St. Paul's Methodist church, this city Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, burial taking place at Sunnyside cemetery. Mrs. Gillam was the widow of the late W. A. Gillam, of Denmark, in which section she was born and lived a useful life before coming to Orangeburg. The following children survive: H. R. Gillam. of Denmark, Mrs. J. C. Kemp, of Lees, Mrs. J. C. Gleaton, Mrs. J. S. Harley and J. Will Gillam, of Orangeburg. ' Two billion feet of wood pulp timber in Alaska is being offered for sale by the boyernment. J- i,-. '' ' Bamberg's Artesian Well is a Gusherl Bamberg's^new artesian well is a reality. Saturday about noon the a. 4-u ~ cuuirauiur uurnig me ?en nuincuiv hunted up the members of the board of public works and carried them around to view the well, which had developed into a ''gusher." A magnificent flow of beautiful, clear, delightful water was issuing from the depths of the well. The contractor said that it was one of the finest wells he has ever bored. The well was finished finally as an eight-inch well. It was expected V* a *-v 5 r rr Krvno n in mmo/1 n W'UCU LUG piping ULLaiuL jumuttu OV V eral weeks ago that possibly the well would have to be reduced to six inches at the bottom, but all obstacles were overcome and removed, with the consequence that the work was carried on as originally planned. The flow is fine, and the water pressure is very great. According to a rough calculation of the well's' capacity, it was fpund that it is now flowing approximately 140 gallons of water per minute, or 201,600 gallons per day. This is more water than the town has ever consumed, the greatest consumption in the warmest weather of the summer [ months being around 150,000 to 175,000 gallons a day. Thus, the commissioners feel that the water proulem is solved, for the time at least, and doubtless for many years to come. In addition, it is to be remembered that the town already has facilities for furnishing approximately the normal consumption of water for household purposes, and with the new well, there will will be an ample supply of water for all needs, including plenty of reserve for fire protection. The new artesian well has occasioned much comment since the work was under way a few weeks. It will be recalled that many relics of interesting historical and prehistoric value were found in the depths of the * 10 and 8-inch bore, particles of wood, some of them so perfect as. to show knots, were drawn up from a depth of more than four hundred feet, while ! a shark's tooth and shells were found ' at approximately similar depths. A considerable distance of the depth of the well extends through a stratum fAi?moHnn Annttipr strat Ui SUCH iVi uiuwtvu. v?wum is of a fine quality of slate, specimens of which many people now treasure. The well is 474 feet in depth, which is about the distance most artesian wells reach in this section to secure a flow of good water. The bottom of the well is some 50 feet below the sand bed which gave the contractor so much trouble in boring. This sand bed is without doubt the old ocean bed of medieval times, a period which the scientists and geol-| runietc oav was thousands or even i ? millions of years ago. The particles of wood found have lain undisturbed during all these thousands or millions of years, the period of existence being fixed according to the beliefs of the various opinions. While the historic value of the well is of intensive interest to the geologist, w>hat more vastly concerns the layman resident of Bamberg is the flow of water. This is the practical side of it, and it may be safely said that of the hundreds who have visited the well since the flow began Saturday few thought little of the prehistoric man or beast who walked the ! beach when Bajnberg was a seaside resort or was, more likely, miles out to sea. What concerned them more than anything else was that there is now in sight plenty of good pure drinking water for houshold purposes and fire protection. It is expected that the well will be connected with the city reservoirs in the next few days, and henceforth, it is hoped, there will be water ample for all purposes. S. S. CONFERENCE PROGRAMME. To Be Held at the Ruffin Methodist church Sunday, Jan. 29. 11 to 11:15?Devotional services by Rev. C. E. Walker. 11:15 to 11:30?How to open and close a Sunday-school, by J. J. Padgett. 11:30 to 11:50?The preparation of a teacher for his work, by Rev. G. *_/. vxaruuci. 11:50 to 12?The teacher and the juniors, by Ernest Berry. 12 to 12:30?How to gain and hold the attention of a class,, by Miss Edwards. 12:30 to 1?Business session. 1 to 2:30?Dinner. 2:30 to 2:45?The teacher betwPAn thA Sundays, bv Miss Mattie Polk. 2:40 to 3?The place of prayer In the life of a teacher, by J. L. Jones. 3 to 3:15?The substitute teacher, Rev. Hamlin Ethredge. 3:15 to 3:30?Sunday school organization, by Rev. R. P. Hucks. Adjournment. R. P. HUCKS, Sec. Presentment of the County Grand Jury The grand jury completed its work on Tuesday afternoon, and rendered its report to Judge DeVore as follow!: To the Honorable J. W. DeVore, judge presiding: We, the grand jurors for said county, do herewith beg leave to make our presentment: 1. We have passed upon all bills handed us by the court, and have, after the clear and exhaustive charge of your honor, passed upon the same, 2. We visited the different offices of the county, and find all in a veryneat condition; we did not examine into the books and accounts of the different officers, but were handed an' audit of the books made June, 1921, Ktf * V> n on/lifnr r\ f f V? aAR AO of f li A uy liic auuitvi \JL IIIU uuiV/C UL tu^ comptroller general, and from said audit it appears to us that all books and accounts of the different offices are in excellent shape. 3. We have visited the jail, and find the same in first-class condition and the prisoners are being treated in as humane manner as is conducive to tne neaitn ana wenare 01 same, they ^ppear to be well cared for and looked after. 4. We have visited the chain gang thing and are very glad to report that everything there is in the best of condition, the prisoners are being well fed and when sick are treated as well as is possible under the circumstances and we also find, after investiga tion, that the chain gang is doing some very good and needed work, we are informed that it is now working on a stretch of road on which it has never worked since this has been a county. We take this method of commending our supervisor for the able and economical administration of the financial end of the office; we are informed that he has on hand at this time a nice balance for the purpose of meeting federal aid for the construction of federal highways. 0. we recoinmeuu. (a) That the different landowners and farmers of the county be requested not to allow their tenants or laborers to plow into any of the public roads of the county, and they also be specifically requested not to place fence posts either on the line or in the right of way of any of the public roads, and that the supervisor is hereby requested to notify all landowners and farmers of this by inserting a notice in the county papers once each week during the spring months, and that the said notice further state in the form of a request to the different land owners to run and plant one or two rows of the crop or crops ?????? i i?i fVio nnh1i/? rnari whifih pAl CLliC 1 nitu tuv w?4v * wmv. .. said field adjoins. (b) That the roof of the court house be painted as soon as it is possible, and if there are no funds available for that purpose, we request that our delegation in the general assembly make a specific appropriation for that purpose. (c) That we have given careful consideration of your honor's charge as to the duties of the several magistrates of the county as to binding over witnesses and having them in hand at the different courts, and it is our earnest recommendation to the magistrates of the county to keep this very important matter in mind when binding over witnesses for this court, and if necessary, demand a cash bond for their appearance. (d) That the audit as it appears and made by the auditor of the comptroller general, be published in both county papers in installments until the entire audit shall have been published for the inspection of the citi'ona nf fHp rmmtv .. ' tCiVJUU V A. VMW WW . w . (e) That, as soon as possible, after the supervisor has completed the work now being done with the chain gang in the lower portion of the county, he be, and is hereby requested, to build and construct a public highway from Denmark to Olar, on the east side of the Seaboard Air Line Railway company, the right of way for said road having already been gotten 1 J ? o 1 ATI Or from t-ne several muivxuuaio a>uiib this proposed road; this road has been in contemplation of being built since the administration of a former supervisor, but for certain reasons was not actually undertaken. (f) That the tax payers of the county do, as soon as possible, pay their taxes into the hands of the j treasurer, for we are informed oy our treasurer, that unless the taxes be paid during the month of February that the schools of the county will be forced to close for lack of funds. We thank your honor for the courtesies shown us, and also the courtesies shown us by the solicitor and all the county officials. Respectfully submitted. Little Clarence, six-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Black, has been quite ill for about a week at their "home in this city, but is now improving to the delight of many friends. i Rev. White Closes Bamberg Pastorate Last Sunday Rev. Geo. P. White closed his pastorate of the Bamberg Po ntiof />V? ~ ? Ju ^ uaynoi. V/UUldl, ilUU UU .UUliUcl> IIC left with his family by automobile for his new field of work at the Central Baptist church, Darlington, w*here ne will preach his first sermon next Sunday morning. A large congregation greeted Mr. White at the services last Sunday morning and evening. Sunday morning he preached from 1 Corinthians 1:18, this subject being the same from which he spoke when he first came to Bamberg to assume the pastoral duties of the Baptist church. Mr. White has been the local pastor for four years and four months. During this time the local church has made great progress and growth, and Mr. White, at a conference of the church membership following the service Sunday morning, stated that it was with a certain sadness that he was leaving tsamoerg. He said that when he came here he felt it to be his duty, and that he was leaving for the same reason. He expressed his deep and abiding appreciation for the kindnesses that j have been shown him and his family during their sojourn here, and 5 would always welcome the opportunity to come back to Bamberg. The church to which he now goes was organized a few years ago. It has a beautiful house of worship, and is one of the leading churches of that county and section. The Baptist pastor and his most wi a Vvl a wfi#a a f A milrr V*0 tfa rl AA T"\ _ catiiuauic wuc auu laiiin^ nave; uccply entrenched themselves in the hearts of the congregation and *the people of the town generally, and it was with genuine regret that the church has accepted the resignation. The pulpit committee of the church has not yet made any recommendations to the church in regard to Mr. White's successor, but it is expected that a call will be made at an early date. ANNUAL REVIVAL. Rev. J. H. Ranner, of Charleston, Conducted Services at Carlisle. The Rev. Harvey Danner, pastor of Spring Street Methodist church, Charleston, has for the past week been conducting the annual revival services .here for the boys of Carlisle school. He has preached twice daily, services being held at 12:30 each day, in school auditorium and again at night in the same place. The authorities are very much gratified at the interest manifested by the boys and the splendid work which has been accomplished. Mr. Danner is one of the strong preachers of the Methodist conference; he was once a Carlisle student himself, and later married Miss Pearl Delk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Delk, of this city, and he is weu liked here. Sunday morning he filled the pulpit of Trinity church in Bamberg for the Rev. S. O. Cantey, the regular minister who is still indisposed since his recent minor operation in Charleston. Postmaster Knight Gets Honor Pin. Announcement has been received by Postmaster A. W. Knight, of the Bamberg postoffice, that his name has been placed on the honor roll and . sent to the postmaster general at Washington as a mark of special dis tinction. The postmaster was an entrant in the postmaster contest which closed December 31st for the sale of government savings securities. He competed with all other postmasters of the same class offices in the fifth federal reserve district and was one of the winners in this state. A bronze honor pin of attractive | design, bearing the inscription, "honor postmaster,"- has been conferred upon the local postmaster by Howard T. Cree, director of the government savings organization, Richmond Va., as a reward for patriotism and faithful service. Apollo Music Club. The Apollo Music club was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Paul Whitaker on Thursday, Janu?-"1 QfV> Pmmnfiv at 2 SO the meet- I ax j ? ?/ vjli. -? * ? - ? . . . ?? ing was called to order by the president?then followed the roll call and minutes of the last meeting. After the routine of business the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Chas. Black and Mrs. C. E. Black, served a delicious salad course with Russian tea. The usual programme was omitted, and the remainder of the afternoon was spent practicing "Cinderella," an orivan at. an earlv date. U^jCI cua The next meeting will be with Mrs. Bennie Black, Feb. 2nd, at 3:30 o'clock. The handsome home of E. C. Hays on the corner of Elm and Calhoun streets in this city is about completed, and Mr. Hays and family expect to move in about the first of February. Negro Resists When * Still is Discovered Ehrhardt, January 24.?Nehemiah Tilton, a negro living near town, was shot at his home this morning by J. S. Dannelly, a prominent citizen of - a this town. Two shots were fired, both taking effect, one in the head and the other entering the side of his face. The ball that struck Tilton in the forehead did little damage, but the ? one entering the side of his face seriously injured him. From the reports, it seems that Mr. Dannelly had gone to Tilton's home with M. A. Kinard to assist him in. serving papers to take some stuff over which Mr. Kinard had a mortgage. It seems that Tilton was willing to give up the stuff and was assisting > in getting same together when a still which was being used to make whiskey was discovered in the smokb house. John Simmons, another negro, was found concealed in the out ^ house. * ' * It is not positively known, but the assumption is that he was assisting Tilton in the manufacture of the beYerage. The suggestion was made, so it is reported, that the negroes be 7 taken to town and locked up, whereupon Tilton drew an automatic and attempted to shoot Mr. Dannelly, hut before he could succeed Mr. Dannelly shot him twice with the above stated result. Simmons ran, jumping a wide ditch and an eight-foot wire fence with one leap, making good hit escape. A A J i Luther League Entertains. thp Txtith?r iftaeue. the young neo pie s society of the Ehrhardt Lutheran church, entertained this evening r at the home of Miss Louise Copeland. The following unique invitation was issued: U R By the Luther league invited; * None are to be slighted? v * 8 o'clock p. m., 24th of January, With faces bright and cheery, To Louise Copeland's domicile For a Silver Tea served in style. Now, it is easy for you to see, You'll furnish the silver, we the tea; A dollar, half, quarter, or a dime Will insure you a real good time. Although the weather was inclement, a goodly number was present and enjoyed very much the programme of recitations, songs, talks, and refreshments. CARD OF THANKS. During the long illness of my lamented wife there were many kind friends wro generously assisted in every way possible. For this kindness and the geuine sympathy extended j me during my bereavement, I wish o express my many thanks and heart" fa 1+ <rrj?titndA J. C. KINARD. >1 -- , NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRH>ITORS. All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. Malinda Kinard, deceased, will file the same duly item- , ized and verified Vith the undersigned executor, and all persons indebted to the said estate will likewise make payment to the undersigned. J. C. KINARD, jg Executor Estate of Mrs. Malinda Kinard, Deceased. ttiu-t a n r?n 17 1099 mxuaiui., o. v/., uau. -> i, ?SPECIAL NOTICES. j For Rentn-Apartments on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn . We Deliver Coal and Cottonseed bulls and meal. Phone 53 * THB j COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn Taken Up?Five hogs, on January 15th. Owner can get same by paying expenses. RIVERS KIRKLAND, R. F. D. 2, Bamberg, S. C. ltp Wood For Sale?Oak and pine, for stove and fireplace at your House, w. stove and fireplace delivered at your house. W. F. KILGUS, Phone 14-J, 1 Strayed?Saturday night, heifer -Jj calf, about three-quarter grown, from stables in Bamberg. Reward for return to SMOAK BROS., Bamberg, S. c. itp 1 Wantedi?100 Red Cypress Poles. Length, 35 feet, 7-inch top, butt to * ?T ~ - mA.n fVion 1 _in 0V1 aon &JIUW 11UI U1U1C tuau 1-1UUU oufi BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, Bamberg, S. C. 1-2 6n Notice?Hunting, "'fishing, cutting wood, hauling straw or other tress- , passing on my Cedar Springs land* f4 strictly forbidden. W. A. RILEY, Orangeburg, S. C. 2-9-n For Sale?Salvage of Mary Ann to Bamberg Hall, partially damaged by fire, at Carlisle School. Apply at once to W. D. RHOAD. H. C. FOLK, 0" W. C. DUNCAN, Committee, Bam- ^ Berg, S. C. tfn. Trespass Notice?No hunting, stock running or trespassing of any nature is allowed under penalty of the law -fl on the lands of the undersigned. G. MARION MCMILLAN, J. A. McMILLAN, Ehrhardt, S. C. 1-2 6-p Liberty Bonds?Tf you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds see u? j at once, as we are in the market for zok. nnn Trnrth We will nav vrm New York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Bamberg, S. C.| tfn Lost?Friday, 34x4 non-skid automobile tire either on Ebrhardt road between Bamberg and Clear pond, lumber road to Jennings's old mill site, or. between Clear pond and saw mill site. Reward for return to D. J. . Jfl DELK, Bamberg, S. C. ltn. Jf ,