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Short Items From Town and County Dalton Mitchum and Miss Bertie May Young, both of Bamberg, were united in marriage Monday afternoon by Judge of Probate J. J. Brabham, Jr., at his office in the court house.. The F. M. Bamberg chapter, U. D. C., will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 10, at the home of Mrs. Robert Black. A full attendance is requested. The Philathea class of the Baptist j church will entertain the men's Bible class and the officers and teachers of the Baptist Sunday school Friday evening at the Sunday school building at 7:30 o'clock. , The three-weeks-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bessinger, who live near town, died last Saturday, and was buried at Springtown Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Walter Black. 3Ir. and Mrs. Bessinger have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The following from our good and highly esteemed rriena, .Mrs. a. j. Brabham, of Allendale, is very much appreciated: "I'm enclosing a check for $4.00 to cover two subscriptions to my old home paper; one to Vernon Brabham, Leary, Ga., the other for me. Trusting that the paper will be published as long as I live, I am yours very truly, etc." ^ The extremely dry weather continues. There has been little rain since the first of August. While the dust is fearful, the dry weather is not without its benefits, for it has permitted the farmers to harvest one of the finest crops ^of hay this county 'has ever produced. It is said there is probably ample hay in the county to feed the county's stock during the next twelve months. MOCK MARRIAGE HELD. By Men's Bible Class of the Cope Methodist Church. Cope. Oct. 1.?The Men's Bible class of Union Methodist church gave a most pleasing, comical and farcical A ^ Air/\v> -5 t-? rr ir? 6ii I. tiny, i xi in "ix l last cvcuiug, *u <..n^ shape of a mock marriage. J. B. Ashe made quite a hit as the bride, with A. S. Hubbard as the groom; Henry Ott, as dame of honor; R. C. Carter, W. H. Zeigler, W. Clark and Charles S. Henery, as bridesmaids; G. E. Griffith and Glenn W. Cope, as flower girls; Payne Cope, a9 ring bearer; W. W. Kittrell, as the bride's mother, made the ladies sit up and take notice. Jack Vallentine was train bearer. Frank E. Cope, as the parson, was hard to beat, and the bridal chorus, consisting of J. E. Felder, . ? Carl S. Gibson, Grover Ott, Rutledge Thomas and Monnie L. Sanifer was also an attraction. Miss Ruth Kirkland, one of the teachers, presided at the piano. The affair was gotten up to help raise funds for the purchase of a piano for the church, and the neat little sum of $43.50 was taken in -for this worthy purpose. Taxes Go to Execution. xM ' t Treasurer Jennings says that there remains on the tax books in uncollected taxes -the sum of $12,400. which represents the taxes of 1,057 taxpayers. The tax books closed on September 30th, after having been open continuously for eleven and onehalf months, the first extension hav' ing been made by the general assembly; the second and third extensions bv the comptroller general on author ity of the governor. During the past two weeks much of the taxes on the boo-'5 have hcen paid, and the amount originally to have been placed in execution was considerably reduced. A. unpaid taxes on October first now ; c, uto the hands of the sheriff. Executions will be issued and the property sold unless settlement is effected. The books for the payment of this year's taxes will open on the lf?th of th.s month, so those who have not iw aid will have two years' taxto 'j^e : the same time. Free Fair Trip for Veterans. Dr. v* . Garland, adjutant of the loca1 Tr C. . camp, has received official :i "'ce *hat the railroads will grant : tr? asportation to all Confecerc e ve ?rans who desire to atter 1 the state fair in Columbia. Oct. 23-28. In order to avail themselves of this g3nerous offer by the railroads, veterans must send their names to Dr. Garland not later than ' 1 ? J ?.J11 rtMWAnO-fl +T-* C? I Oct. 10. .'Jr. i ariauu au aii5c ciiv | transportation. The street railroad in j Columbia will carry the veterans I free, and admission to the fair grounds will be free to veterans. They may receive these benefits if they enroll with Dr. Garland and wear 'their crosses of honor badges. No doubt many Bamberg county veter- j ans will take advantage of the oppor- j tunity to visit the fair and enjoy the festivities practically without ex-1 pense. j Remains of Captain Riley Laid to Rest (By R. P. Bellinger.) Hundreds of citizens from all ovei lower South Carolina paid their last tribute of respect and esteem to the memory of an old and revered Bamberg citizen, Capt. William Allen Riley, who was impressively laid tc rest in the Orangeburg cemeterj Thursday morning. Funeral services for this grand old man of the sixties were first conducted from his late home, 19 Orange Court, Orangeburg, at 1130 in the morning, during which his pastor, the Rev. Thos. G. Herbert, spoke a beautiful and solemn tribute to him and his noble life as an example worthy of us all to strive to emulate. The services at the home and at the grave were conducted by the Rev. T. G. Herbert, the Rev. A. C. Walker and the Rev. S. O. Cantey, all prominent Methodist ministers, the two first named being from capt. Riley's adopted home, Orangeburg; and the last, named being pastor of Trinity church, this city, of which congregation the deceased was at one time a beloved member. William Allen Riley was born December 24th, 1848, in old Barnwell county. He died suddenly September 26th, 1922, at his home in Orangeburg. He was one of the gallant immortals who in their early teens enlisted for service'in the Confederate army, and with their usual fortitude braved the hardships of the campaigns during the waning years of the Confederacy. He was a member of Camp Thos. J. Glover, United Confederate Veterans, of Orangeburg;, and these lovable old veterans also took part officially, in the sad rites to their heroic comrade. Stiles R. Mellichamp presided over their part of the ceremonies at the grave touchingly and with an emphatic feeling of devotion. Fred A. Schiffley, adjutant of the camp, also assisted in the veterans' services, while J. J. Fairey, camp J tVlQ i rnn orftce flip COilimauuei, ptav.cu nuu vi vuW> . order's supreme emblem of honor, upon the grave. Mrs. Mollie Fairey, representing tfie Paul McMichael chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, of Orangeburg, also placed upon the grave their emblem, the wreath of ivy. The entire service held by the veterans was beautiful in its sincerity and simplicity. Capt. Riley at the age of nineteen united his faith with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and throughout his career led a devout and consecrated Christian life. He was a Master Mason. He married Miss Rosa Pauline Barker, of Sycamore, then Barnwell county, and she survives him. In January, ,1921, Capt. and Mrs. Riley celebrated their golden anniversary. Capt. Riley was one of the prime movers in the successful effort to form Hampton county where he went to live as a very young man. He was particularly active in the redemption of the state from radical rule in the turmoil of 1876, gaining his title as captain of one of the famous red shirt companies of those stirring times when he bravely led his Hampton men in a rush to the memorable scene of the Ellenton riots; he also later became a colonel on Governor Hampton's staff. Many Bamberg people attended the funeral, for here was where Capt "" * 3 - ? 1 OO; t r\ snonH thp Jttiiev muvtju in i o q u iu oyvuu ? ~ greater portion of his life in usefulness and service to his fellow man. He was better known here than elsewhere and universally loved and honored by all,, both young and old. For nearly a score of years he was prominently connected with the Bamberg Banking company, and he also had considerable farming interests in this county. He remained here until 1916 when he and his estimable family moved to Orangeburg. His popularity was attested by the many handsome floral tributes. Truly it can be said: ''Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." The pall bearers were: Honorary: W. L. Glover, J. C. Williams and E. R. Liles, of Orangeburg, and John H. Cope, C. R. Brabham, Sr., D. F. Hooton, A. L. Kirkland and V. J. Hartzog, of Bamburg; active, R. P. Bellinger, of Bamoerg, ur. u imam K. Walker, Dr. J. G. Wannamaker, of Orangeburg, and James H. Black, of University of South Carolina, George Warren and E. J. Webb, of Hampton, J. M. Riley, of Allendale, and R. W. Riley, Jr., of Barnwell. All the active pall bearers except R. P. Bellinger, Dr. Walker and Dr. Wannamaker j were nephews of the deceased. ^ ! > j The U. M. S. of the Baptist church will observe an afternoon of prayer for state missions on this, Thursday, afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at the Baptist church. This being a statewide observance, it is very important that all the members be present. The regular circle meetings will be held oe Wednesday afternoon of next week, Oct. 11th, at the following homes: Circle No. 1, with Mrs. C. W. Rentz, Jr.; Circle No. 2, with Mrs. R. C Jones; Circle No. 3, with Mrs. B. S. Johns. Big Class Meeting I A t Denmark Sunday A great Sunday afternoon men's meeting was held at Denmark Sunday under the auspices of the Busi5 ness Men's Bible class of the Den' mark Baptist church. Several hun1 dred men were present at the meet' ing, representing men's Bible classes from all the denominations of Denmark, and Baptist classes from Blackville, Bamberg and other neighboring towns. The meeting was presided over by 1 S. G. Mayfield, Esq., teacher of the Business Men's class. The meeting 1 was held as a preparatory gathering ' in the interest of the revival which 1 began in the Denmark Baptist church 1 Monday. Rev. George E. Davis, of Orangeburg, is doing the preaching at this revival. The address of the afternoon was made by Rev. O. B. Falls, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city. His subject was "Men's Attitude Toward the Church". The address was a masterful one, well prepared, and showed the advantages from a spiritual and temporal point of supporting the church and attending its services. A very attractive programme was carried out, including two quartette numbers by the Rentz quartette of Bamberg, and one selection by a mixed quartette from Denmark. One of the most inspiring features of the meeting was a solo by Rev. L. H. Miller, pastor of the Blackville Baptist church, "Never Give Up". Mr. Miller has a splendid and well trained voice, and his rendering of this selection held his hearers spellbound. In addition to these musical selections, the congregation joined in the singing of two familiar hymns. The welcome address was maae dy j. Arthur Wiggins, a member of the Denmark Methodist church, and it was made in Mr. Wiggins's usual fluent, eloquent and touching manner. Prayer was offered by Dr. J. B. Black, of Bamberg, and Rev. Mr. Miller, pf Blackville. It was felt by all present that the meeting was one of inspiration and fine fellowship, and the hope was expressed by Mr. Wiggins that such meetings might be held throughout the county at frequent intervals. Winthrop Daughters. One of the most enjoyable meetings ever held by the Bamberg chapter of Winthrop Daughters was held Tuesday afternoon at the attractive home of Mrs. Isaac B. Felder. After the business session the following literary programme was carried out: Paper, "Painters of American Home Life", Mrs. F. B. McCrackin; reading, "A Study,of Two Great Madonnas", Miss Bessie Lee Black; current events, Miss Creighton; gleaner's report, Miss McCants. At the conclusion of the programme the hostess, assisted by Mrs. C. W. Rentz, Jr., and Mrs. B. T. Felder, served a delicious salad course with coffee. The next meeting will be in the nature of a Thanksgiving meeting and an attractive programme will be rendered on that occasion. The Bamberg chapter of the Winthrop Daughr?nino a eTPj?t work in this LCI a ig - o section for its alma mater and the community. Apollo Music Club. The Apollo Music club girls decided to entertain themselves in a rather unique way last Thursday afternoon Mrs! Roy Cooner graciously threw open her horhe to the members of this club. The following programme was very much enjoyed: , "The Power of Music"?Mrs. Roy Cooner. "The Marseillaise" ? Mrs. Laurie Smoak. "The Moonlight Sonata"?Mrs. B. D. Carter. "The Aim and Opportunities That Lie Before Our Club"?Mrs. F. M. Moye. After this programme was carried out several of the members entered with a delightful fruit salad course that had been brought by the members, and the hostess served refreshing iced tea. After the social hour the young women left feeling that the meeting each one had contributed to had been a most delightful one.?Contributed. Opening of Colston Graded School. Colston graded school opened Monday with Miss Eleanor Pate principal, and Miss Flossie Folk assistant. . Mr. Ballentine, the Lutheran min, ister from Ehrhardt, made a splendid address, which was thoroughly ens joyed by grown-ups as well as pupils. : A large number of parents was pres ent to show their interest, i The grounds were all cleaned up , nicely, and a number of improvements made, among which is a nice exten, sion roof over the front steps. The . school hopes for a prosperous year under the management of the present board of trustees. ' s I ' Carlisle Opens the Foot Ball Season Carlisle's 1922 foot ball season could hardly be said to have opened with a game; it was a slaughter. And if the season can end in the same blaze of glory as it started then the 1922 state prep championship should already be flying at Rhoad park. The catastrophe happened last Friday afternoon with the St. Matthews high school eleven being the victim at Rhoad park. But the fracas was too easy for Carlisle to even get a line on the skill and. ability of the local team. The final score was 37 to 0, but the periods were materially snortenea, ana li tne regulation iominute quarters had ben played there /is no telling how many points the military lads could have run up on their lighter opponents. The visitors, however, were plucky and game and not once did they quit fighting. But their light forwards were utterly unable to withstand the dashing runs and fierce plunges of the cadets' fleet and versatile backs. Mostly straight foot ball was employed by both teams, only occasionally a forward pass being tried. St. Matthews made one or two good gains on exceptional plays, but aside from these long gains not more than one first down could be credited to the losers. The prep boys' line held like a stone wall on the defense and on the offense opened up gaps wide enough for a Ford to rattle through. The consequence was six touchdowns for the victors. All Carlisle back field men made long dashes up and down the field. Folk made most of the scores and Large starred with much brilliant nrnrk. A fair sized crowd was on hand for the so called game. ROMANCE CULMINATES IN SURPRISE MARRIAGE. Of interest to a wide circle of friends is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Williams, the attractive young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones A. Williams, of Bamberg, to Leighton Rentz, also of Bamberg. The marriage was the culmination of a romance dating from a school days' attachment. Their friends, though aware of this, were surprised by their being quietly married and leaving immediately for an extended northern tour. Miss Williams is a young woman of charming personality, and is popular throughout the state. In her home town she is a much loved member of the younger social set. After finishing high school in Bamberg she attended Converse college, finishing her studies at Semple school in New York. Mr. Rentz is a talented young busines man of Bamberg. Having enlisted at the beginning of the world war, he served faithfully and well over seas, gaining that distinction which hig bravery merited. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rentz, of Bamberg. Both the young people have large and influential family ' connections. Their many friends wish for them years of happiness and good fortune. Little Bamberg Girl Honored. To celebrate the fourth birthday of her little sister, Laura Etta Zeigler of Bamberg, who is her guest for several weeks, Mrs. A. I. Dukes charmingly entertained a number of her little friends Friday afternoon at her home on Cypress street from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock. A merry time was spent in playing games. The little guest of honor also entertained her friends by telling them pretty stories, assisted by Myrl Austin and others. When tired of play, the little folk were invited into the dining room,^which was decorated in pink and white. A lovely basket was suspended from the chandelier and from this were drawn pink and white ribbons to mark the places of the tiny guests at the beautifully appointed table, whose centerpiece was the snow white birthday cake with its four pink candles. With the cake pink and white ices and little baskets of bon1?~~ cQ-rtrar? Tho hannv chil UUI1? vncic Oi/i y \y\A-. M. c L. ? dren who enjoyed the evening with the guest of honor were: Mryl Austin, Elmer Austin, Margaret Mcintosh, Harper Mclntost, Jr., Francis j Huggins, Kathrvn Long, Mary! Thompson and Berry Breese, Jr.? ! The State. Master's Sales Monday. Monday morning Judge of Probate J. J. Brabham, Jr., made one sale in the master's court, involving several tracts of land. This sale was made in the case of the estate of Ben Orr. Another sale was advertised, but in this case settlement was effected privately and the sale was called off. Sales were made in the Orr estate matter as follows: 68 acres sold to Savilla Orr for $1,005; 17$ acres sold to R. H. Jolly for $390; 48$ acres sold to L. H. Fairey for $500. i Building and Loan Stock Has Matured A good many people in Bamberg were .made glad last Monday night and Tuesday morning when they received checks covering their shares in the ,Citizens Building and Loan association of this city, for on the 29th of September the stock of this association matured to the value of $100 per share. Under the by-laws of the association the stockholders were paid their money as soon after maturity as the books could be balanced. The maturity of the stock meant to the stockholders that during the past six and a half years or so $60, 000 has been saved up by the members of the mutual association. A great many of the shareholders built or bought their homes by means of I the assistance of the Citizens B. and | L., and it is a source of great satisfaction to them that now their homes are free of debt and fully paid for. This is especially gratifying in view of the hard times, and it is very likely that many of them would still have homes unpaid for were it not for the fact that they were in the association. This is not said by way of advertisement, as the association has now completed its work and will dissolve as soon as legal matters permit, but it is true of all such organizations. In addition to those building and buying homes through the association, quite a few became members for t the purpose of investment, and to such perhaps the greatest pleasure came, for they received checks which represented real American money ? an article that is scarce during these strenuous ;times. Such members feel amply repaid for their troubles in meeting the monthly payments during the seventy-six months they paid to the association. The association made a splendid record, and it is doubtful if this record has ever been surpassed in this state. It is usual for associations to require a period of from 78 to 80-odd months to mature the stock, whereas only 76 payments were made on the capital stock of the Citizens association, while borrowers paid interest for a total of 80 months, the last in* terest payments being required to carry the value of the stock to $100 per share. . , Bamberg has had for many years past one or two building and loan associations, two most of the time, and the town still has two associations. The Home Building and Loan association was organized about two and a half years ago with around 2,000 shares of stock. On Sept. 20 the secretary of state chartered the Edisto Building and Loan association, which is now a going concern capitalized at 800 shares, although not all of the shares have as yet been placed. These associations are a great asset to the town, and it hab been often remarked that more people of modest means in Bamberg own their own homes than in most towns. Thi9 fact is no doubt due to the fact that Bamberg has always liberally supported these local organizations.. CLEVELAND "Y" MEMORL1L Establishes James H. lirauel y eariy Outing Fund for Boys. Mrs. James H. Grauel has received letters from the East End branch of the Y. M. C. A. of Cleveland, Ohio* to the effect that the Old Timers' club of that organization is creating a memorial fumd in memory of James H. Grauel, late local Y. M. C. A. boys' work secretary, who died in Paines\*ille, Ohio, a little over a month ago. " This fund will be carlled the James H. Grauel memorial fund and will be used to give a yearly outing to needy boys of Cleveland, Mr. Grauel's old home. | . The writer of one of these letters says: "Judge occupied a position in relation to the East End 'Y' that was unique, and also holds a unique position in the affections of all those who had known him here." ? The j State. Dr. Snyder Here Sunday. / ' Dr. Henry Nelson Snyder, president of Wofford college and president exofficio of Carlisle school, was in the city last Sunday and addressed the student body of Carlisle at Trinity Methodist church at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Dr. Snyder had been in attendance at Indian Field camp meeting during the past week, and found that occa-| sion permitted him to visit uarnsie, and Rev. S. 0. Cantey turned over the Methodist pulpit to him Sunday morning. Dr. Snyder is one of the state's finest men and most eloquent speakers. His address Sunday morning was one of power and attractiveness, as are all of his talks, and was listened to with much interest by the cadets of the school, as well as a large audience of town visitors. On account of the visit of Dr. Snyder the regular communion service was postponed until next Sunday. t Miss Carrie Bamberg , Has Passed Away In the death here last Thursday night of Miss Carrie Bamberg, this city loses one of its oldest and most highly beloved and respected residents. Miss Bamberg had been in ill health for several years, and her death, though greatly deplored, was not unexpected. She passed away at her home on West Elm street at nine o'clock Thursday night. The funeral and interment took place Friday afternoon at Restland cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. S. O. Cantev, of Trinity Methodist church, in the presence of many relatives and friends. Many beautiful floral tributes were placed on the mound by loving hands in remembrance of the life of this good woman. Miss Bamberg was 80 years of age and a life long resident of -Bamberg. She was the daughter of the late Major Seaborn Bamberg, for whom the city of Bamberg was named long years ago. Before ill health deprived Miss Bamberg of physical strength, she was a most ardent worker in local church circles, and she never lost her interest and deep concern in the affairs of her Master. For many years past she has interested herself in the upkeep of Restland cemetery, which she did without remuneration. # /\ in riiiwvri tTA/1 1%** cue i? oui vivcu uy vuiy uue uiuiuei, Capt. W. S. Bamberg, her other brothers and sisters having preceded her to the grave. No Lights in Fairfax. Fairfax, Oct. 2.?The ice and light ^ plant was damaged by fire iast night to the extent of about $20,000. Insurance of ^$ 10,5 00 was carried. It is thought by some that the fire was caused by burning carbon falling on the roof, although the exact cause of the blaze is unknown. The blaze wag first seen on the roof. The property' belonged to F. M. Young company and it proposes to have new machin- >' ery installed at once. The plant is near the ginnery with five gin stands and a large warehouse containing cottonseed and a number of wagons. The people who responded to the fire saved these buildings. The people of the town are greatly inconvenienced V as they will have to use lamps until new machinery is installed. I will be at the store of A. Rice in Bamberg Thursday, Friday and Sat urday witli a full line or good dooks, and a special line of Bibles and Testaments. J. W. Boggs, of the Baptist Book Depository, Columbia.?Adv. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION. Notice is given that on October 9th, 1922, the undersigned intend to file with the Secretary of State a written declaration for the purpose of securing, in accordance with the statute law of this state, a charter for the Peoples Utility Co., a corporation tO' be established with its principal place of business at Ehrhardt, S. C. M. LEINWAND, D. E. FENDER, D. C. COFELAND, Corporators. SPECIAL NOTICES For Sale.?One 15-30 Tractor, almost new. JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn. Farm Land To Let.?197 acres. Apnlir tn \f AiT?,V RRT.T. TV ARTMUlfT Denmark, S. C. ltn For Rent?Apartments on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn ? < Wanted?500 cords 4-foot wood. Price $3.00 delivered at PO wmt HOUSE, Bamberg, S. C. 10-12-n Full Blood Jersey Bull ? Entitled to registration. Ready for service at STOKES'S DAIRY FARM, $1.50. ltp For Sale?Peanut plows and peanut pickers. Apply to THE COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn For Sale?Interlocking Tile for building purposes, at less than half price. See E. C. HAYS or C. 'W. ? RENTZ, Bamberg, S. C. tfn One High Grade Upright Piano in Bamberg can be bad for balance due, at the rate of $2.50 per week. Address, OWNER, P. O. Box 211, Savannah, Ga. 10-19n Liberty Bonds?If you are thinking of selling your Liberty Bonds, see ug at once, as we are in the market for $25,000 worth. We will pay yon New York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL ? O /"? tfn DA-Ntv, JDctUlUClg, <J. but For Rent?Several rooms upstairs in Bamberg Herald building. Suitable for offices or apartments. Water in most rooms, two rooms have connecting bath. See A. W. KNIGHT or inquire at Herald office For Sale?Some valuable tracts of land containing from 60 to 600 acres. Some with the stock, feedstuff, implements, and other personal property. Prices and terms on apDlication. J. T. O'NEAL, Real Es tate Agent, Bamberg, S. C. tfn Industrious Men and Women wanted to retail genuine Watkins Products in city territories. Exceptional opportunity to tie up with the oldest and largest company of its kind. Our hustlers average income is $1.10 an hour. Are you doing as well? If not, write todav for free samples and particulars. The J. R. WATKINS CO., Dept. 81, New York, N. Y. 10-26p