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Short Items From Town and County Thirty students are enrolled at the State A. and M. college, Orange burg (colored), from Bamberg, county. Barnwell county has 23 enrolled, while Orangeburg has 167. In the receiver's sale last week of land involved in the case of MacMurphy Fertilizer company versus J. M. Kirkland, sixty-five acres were sold to J. M. Kirkland for $435, involving a life estate of J. M. Kirkland. Furman Roberts, of Ehrhardt, 'brother of Mrs. B. dT Carter, of this - -i it city, who will be rememoerea as me star player on the Ehrhardt base ball team, is making good with the Wofford foot ball eleven. He starred in the recent game between Wofford and Erskine, when the latter was defeated. The tax books will officially open here on November loth, but TreasN urer Jennings is not refusing taxes from any taxpayers who care to pay now, as quite a few of them are doing. In fact some folks insist on .paying now, as they say they had 'hard enough time paying the past years' taxes, after waiting. The first number of- the Carlisle lyceum course was presented last Friday evening at the sc^icrol to a large audience. The entertainment was provided by a quintet of Wel9h singers, and was one finest entertainments seen in Bamberg in a long \ time. The singers possess fine voices, well trained, and the audience was delighted in every way with them. This is the state fair week. As usual hundreds of Bamberg county folks are attending the fair, which is ' said to he thf best in the history of the association. Today, Thursday, there will be scores of county people at the fair to see the annual bout between Carolina and Clemson. Likewise tomorrow many will go to see the big circus, as well as to take in the fair. J. A. Kennedy, of Guyton, Ga.. ani uncle of S. S. Williams, of Govan, is visiting relatives in the county.*Mr. Kennedy left Govan for Georgia fojMT-! teen years ago. Since then he has been engaged in truck farming and . truck buying, and has made quite a success of it. He says that conditions in his section, regarding the boll weevil, are pretty much the same as prevail here. He plants only a few acres of cotton. ^lembers of the Welsh musicians, who entertained the lyceum audience last Friday evening, gave a concert in Ehrhardt Saturday night, and returned to Bamberg to spend Sunday. Members of the organization sang at the Baptist and Methodist churches Sunday morning, and again Sunday evening at the Baptist i church, there being no services at the Methodist church. Sunday afternoon a sacred concert was given at the Methodist church. j I J. Wesley Crum, of the Bamberg bar, was a speaker by invitation at the Lions' club and the Orangeburg county medical association meeting! *- ; ? ?> nahiipi, Qnoakinfr last wee.it m 0 of Mr. Crum's address, the Times! and Democrat says: "J. Wesely Crum was introduced by Lion John S. Bowman, and in a few happy remarks spoke of his connection with this community through close relatives,latives, which, he said, made <him feel just like an Orangeburg boy." Every farm home, as well as all others, should have some good reading matter. Wiith this in view, The Herald has arranged to include with a subscription, either new or old, four magazines, all for $2.55. The four periodicals given with The Herald in this club are: Peoples Popular Monthly, Good Stories, The Farm Journal, and The Household. The extra cost is only 55c. The Herald loses money by making this club, and it is intended only to be of service to our readers. Colston Community Fair. The Colston Community Fair will be held on Friday, November 17. Those wishing to place articles on exhibit will please have them at the Colston school house at 3:30 on Thursday, November 16. The men are ner^Mnllv nrgrprJ tn hrine their live stock for exhibition. A mule pen was suggested so those having nice mules will bring them. The people are urged to be at the school house on October 30, to make the final preparations for the fair. MRS. R. C. ZEIGLER, Sec. Fair. Expects to Live Long. Lincoln, Eng.?Mrs. Jane Lister, celebrating her 106tji birthday, declared 9he expects to live to be 125. V*rigan, Eng.?Taxicab proprietors are offering funeral service for half the price charged by undertakers. \ Former Olar Citizen Buried Last Sunday Olar, Oct. 21.?John W. Smith, a lifelong resident of this section until about four years ago, at which time he moved to Blackstone, Va., died at his home in Blackstone at 8 o'clock this morning. Mr. Smith had a host of friends throughout this section of the state, who are saddened by the news of his death. The remains will be brought to Olar tomorrow and interred in a family cemetery near here tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Smith was 58 years old and was married three times, first to a Miss Platts. who preceded him to the grave about 20 years ago. The next marriage was to Mrs. Lizzie Ray, who preceded him to the grave about I ten years ago. His last marriage was to Miss Lottie Coleman of Blackstone, Va. Mr. Smith is survived by h;s widow and one son, George Wildon Smith, who is an heir of his first wife. ( Funeral at Olar John Wesley Smith, formerly of j Olar, died at his home in Blackj stone, Va., last Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, and his remains were buried at the family burial ground near Kearse church, about se*en miles from Olar, on Sunday evening, j The body arrived on S. A. L. No. 1 1 about 3 p. m. and was carried to j Bethel Methodist church in Olar where ritualistic services were held by the pastor, Rev. C. M. Peeler, after which it was carried to burial place, accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends. Mr. Smith was a citizen of Olar for practically all his mature years, ! having come here from Colleton | county when he was quite young, and I remaining until a few years ago, when he bought a home in and moved to Blackstone, Va. He had a large number of friends in and around Olar who will miss him sadly. He was one of the substantial citizens of Olar, and was successful as a business man aud farmer. For many years he was an officer in Bethel Methodist church, where his 1 membership remained until death. 'He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lottie Coleman Smith, of Blackstone. Va., and son George Wilton Smith, of ! Olar. Reception at Olar for Bride-Elect of Season Olar, Oct. 21.?An afternoon tea was given Friday by Mesdames B. P. and L. A. Hartzog in compliment to Miss Daisye Rizer, who is to become the bride November 15 of James Carl Kearse. The entire lower floor of the home of Mrs. B. P. Hartzog was thrown open to 100 guests, who called at different hours during the afternoon. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. Paul Cook, who presented them to Miss Cornelia Sanders, who in turn introduced them to the receiving line. Receiving the guest with the hostesses and guest of honor were several members of the bridal party, who were: Miss Mildred Jones of Bamberg, maid of honor; Misses Maggie Milhous and Mary Xeeley of Olar, bridesmaids; Mrs. George Sanders of Fairfax, one of the matrons of honor; and Mrs. E. Roy Cooner of Bamberg, who will furnish the music at the wedding. The guests were next invited by Mrs. E. D. Bessinger into the dining room, which was beautiful in its setting of palms, potted plants and numbers of baskets filled with exquisite fall flowers. The tea table was covered with hand made lace mats. Suspended from the chandelier over the center of the table, was a cupid which held streamers of | ribons of pastelle shades. At the ends of these were attached smaller cupids i on which was the date of the wedding. Silver compotes held mints carrying out the color scheme. Pouring tea and coffee at the different hours were Mrs. Robert Fair Goodwin, sister of the Bride-elect: Mrs. Homer H. Kearse, Mrs. W. B. Chitty, Mrs. J. R. Chitty, Mrs. Julia Harter, Mrs. Joseph H. Lancaster, Mrs. Robt. C. Jones and Mrs. Jesse F. Carter, from silver and gold etched tea and coffee pots. Sandwiches, tea and coffee were served by Misses Evelyn Hartzog, Mildred Cook, Louise Kearse, Agnes Mobley and Ruth Sanders. The guests were next shown into a room by Mrs. C. M. Peeler, where the hostesses' gift to the guest of honor, a handsome Irish crochet luncheon and buffet set, was displayed. Mrs. Henry F. Starr invited the guests to register in the bride's book, over which Miss Kathleen Sanders presided. Before departing the guests were presented with hand painted favors by Mrs. L. O. Brabham. White Blackbird. Lexington, Ky.?Hobart Ruthven has reported that he saw a totally white blackbird near Bowling green. . y* Seven Bales Cotton From Ten Acres It is always refreshing to learn of good cotton yields at home. We frequently read of big yields in other places, but these sometimes sound a long way off. The Herald has been told of a yield of seven bales of cotton this year right here within a few miles of Bamberg. It was made by C. R. Carroll, a well known farmer of this section, and the record is such a good one that we take pleasure in passing the information along. Mr. Carroll planted his cotton the last days of March. He used only 200 pounds of fertilizer to the acre; he did not use any special high grade fertilizers for this cotton, but ordi nary fertilizer as most farmers use. He cultivated the cotton on an average of about-once every eight days, and as stated picked seven good bales of cotton from the field. Perhaps 'he most interesting thing about this yield of cotton is that Mr. Carroll did not poison the weevils, did not pick up the squares, or use any weevil machines of any kind. In fact he did not make any attempt to even fight the weevil. Mr. Carroll's son, who farms on the same place, made just about as good a record,"producing four bales from seven acres. He planted and cultivated his cotton under his father's advice along the same lines. The senior Mr. Carroll sold his cotton and cottonseed for nearly $800, and realized a nice profit from his work and investment. 'Programme baptist dissociation Meeting Following is the suggested programme for the Barnwell Baptist association, to be held at the Blackville Baptist church, November 2-3. / Wednesday 10:30 a. m.?Devotional. 10:50 a. m.?Enrollment of Delegates and Organization. 11:20 a. m.?Report of Committee on order of business. * 11:30 a. m.?Convention Sermon: Rev. M. B. Buckley. 12:15 a. m.?Recognition of Visit ing Brethren. 12:20 a. m.?Micellaneous. 12:4(5 a. m."?Aged Minister' Relief Dinner. 2:00 p. m.?Devotional. 2:15 p. m.?State Missions. 2:40 p. m?Home Missions. 3:05 p. m.?^Foreign Missions. 3:25 p. m.?Seventy-Five Million' Campaign. 3:40 p. m. Miscellaneous. 7:30 p. m.?Devotional. 7:45 p. m.?Miscellaneous. 8:00 p. m.?Sermon: Dr. F. H. Funderburk. Thursday. 10:30 a. m.?Devotional. 10:45 a. m.?Education. 11:15 a. m.? Baptist Hospital. 12:00 m.?Sermon: Rev. C. M. Robinson. 12:45 p. m.?Miscellaneous. Dinner. -2:00 p. m.?Devotional. 2:15 p. m.?Periodicals and Literature. 2:45 p. m.?Orphanage. 3:15 p. m.?Temperance. 4:15 p. m. Miscellaneous. 7:30 p. m.?Devotional. 7:45 p. m. Miscellaneous. 8:00 p. m.?Sermon: Rev. E. H. Clark. Friday. 10:30 a. m.?Devotional. '10:45 a. m.?Beneficiaries. 11:00 a.m.?Religious State of the Churches. 11:30 a. m.?Obituaries. -to.nn m ?Sormnn: Rev. O. B. U . V U 111. K/v* ? . Falls. 'Dinner. 8.00 p. m.?Devotional. 2:15 p. m.?Union Meetings. 2:45 p.. m.?Woman's Work. 3:15 p. m.?Sunday Schools. 3:45 p. m.?Colportage. ^ 4:15 p. m.?Miscellaneous. Marriage of Interest Today. A wedding of much interest locally will take place this afternoon in Spartanburg when Captain Paul F. Carroll and Miss Margaret Sweeney will be married. The wedding will take place at 1:30 o'clock at the church of the Advent. The bride-elect is the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sweeney, and is a member of one of Spartanburg's foremost families. Captain Carroll is a member of the Carlisle school faculty, who has made hundreds of friends during his residence here. Captain Carroll and his bride are expected in Bamberg OUUU. mm If you think legume seed are high think of the guy who has to buy high-priced nitrogen next spring. Many backaches at corn replanting time next year can be saved by selecting now good seed corn and storing it carefully. Warehouse Force Called to Richmond Quite a distinction has come to the clerical and executive force of the local warehouse of the Tobacco Growers Cooperative association. Manager J. F. Lane received orders last week to report at Richmond, Va., the first part of this week for duty at the head office. In consequence of these orders, Mr. Lane, with E. L. Price, head bookkeeper, and J. T. Puryear, clerk, left Monday and Tuesday for Richmond, to report for duty. They will remain in Richmond until after the distribution nf funds has been sent out to the members of the marketing association. At the completion of the distribution, these gentlemen have been assigned to duty in the dark tobacco belt, where they will be employed probably until next spring. They will be sent throughout this dark belt where they are needed. The dark belt includes the territory of northern Virginia, where fine black tobacco is produced. The efficiency of the management of the Bamberg branch of the Cooperative association has attracted much attention at headq.uarters, and frequent commendations have been bestowed upon Mr. Lane and his assistants during the past season. After receiving orders to proceed to Richmond, Mr. Lane has been very busy winding up the local market. Personal notice was sent out to the various association members advising them of their closing of the market, ancf Monday marked the end of the tobacco season in Bamberg. The association members here are very much gratified at the manner in which their tobacco was disposed of this year. The association advances were very good indeed, afid in practi cally every instance far exceeded the total prices received for tobacco last year. An average of around ten to twelve cents a pound has been advanced on all fair grades of tobacco this year. The average sale price last year was about five cents a pound. The crop in this county this year was very short, owing to adverse weather conditions. Had a good average crop been made, a fine profit would have been realized in ' the county. (?. L. Goodwin Asks For $40,000 'Damages Walterboro, October 19.?The Court of Common Pleas regular fall term will be held , at Walterboro beginning Monday of next week with Judge Frank B. Gary, of Abbeville, presiding. This -court will probably run through the week unless a number of cases shall have been compromised and settlement made. A number of important cases are on the docket for this term. Perhaps the case of most interest to the general public will be that of E. L. Goodwin versus Colleton Cypress Company in a damage suit of $40,000. In view of the fact that E. L. Goodwin was recently convicted in Bamberg and is now serving a twelve-year sentence in the penitentiary his wife has been substituted as party^plaintiff. Quite an array of legal talent has beeh retained in this case. R. M. Jefferies has associated wit/h him. Howell & Fishbume, representing the plaintiff; Padgett and Moorer, of the local bar, Carter, Carter & Kearse, of Bamberg, the defendant. This suit is for damages alleged to have resulted from the using of a skidder cutting timber without ownership and fever resulting from damming water in the swamp. Book Club. The home of Mrs. E. H. Henderson was most attractive for the reception of the members of the Book club on the afternoon of the 21st inst. There were also several visitors present. As usual there was a multiplicity of business for discussion. Foremost among this was our county fair. The club wishing to stimulate this enterprise, and at the same time to show their loyalty to home affairs, decided to donate a neat little sum to same. It was also agreed that the Book club be represented at the fair, with a booth and a float. The regular programme for the afternoon was as follows: Subject, "Our Nature Writers." 1. Paper.?Biographical facts in the life of Henry David Thoreau, by Mrs. J. F. Carter. 2. Paper.?John Muir, Mrs. Henderson. 3. Paper.?John Burroughs, by Mrs. Klauber. 4. Instrumental duet, Mesdames Henderson and Moye. At the conclusion of the programme, Mrs. Henderson, assisted by Mrs. George Smith, served a delicious salad course with hot Russian tea. Mrs. W. A. Klauber will be hostess at the next meeting of the club. ! Cor. Secy. i X /" t - Many Veterans Are Attending the Fair The Southern passenger station Tuesday morning had the aspect of an old soldiers' reunion. The occasion was the leaving of Confederate veterans for the state fair in Columbia. No less than thirteen heroes of the southern Confederacy accepted the invitation of the fair officials, the railroads and the city of Columbia to attend the fair this week as their guests. Ten of this number left from Bamberg Tuesday morning, while two boarded the train at Denmark, and the last, Dr. G. W. Garland, the vererable and beloved adjutant of the local camp, followed the "boys" later in th& week, as he was suffering from a cold and his doctor forbade him going Tuesday morning, al though it was all he could do to keep from getting on the train with the others. The veterans have planned to have a big time this week, and judging by the acceptance of the invitation by local veterans, the occasion bids fair to be a reunion of veterans equaling any state reunion. The veterans are going with practically no expense, as the railroads have all issued free transporation; the Columbia street cars are refusing to accept fare from them; free admission tickets to the fair grounds have been issued, and housing accommodations have been prepared by the Columbia people without charge. No one would have thought that these fine old gentlemen were weighted down with years when they got oh the train Tuesday morning. *They were blithe and active, and even good old Uncle Calvin Rentz, probably the oldest veteran of'the crowd, with his OO VTAAWM ft rtf W A oo jcaia ui ii lie av/Li v uv assistance on this trip. The following veterans, members of^Camp Jenkins, No. 627, are enjoying the festivities of the fair this week: . J. Scott Breland, Olar. Calvin Rentz, Bamberg. John McCormack, Bamberg. William Bessinger, Bamberg. P. M. Varn, Bamberg. J. C. Copeland, Ehrhardt. J. B. Kearse, Olar. H. Z. McMillan, Ehrhardt. Dr. G. W. Garland, Bamberg. , J. M. Varn, Bamberg. . John Zorn, Bamberg. D. S. Hartzog, Denmark. U. M. Eaves, Denmark. Govan Girls' Club The Govan Girls' home demonstration club held its regular meeting at the schodl house. The meeting was called to order, roll called, and minutes of former meeting read. Then Miss Varn, our demonstration agent, taught us how to make salads, sceme of which were boiled dressing, mayonnaise dressing, candlesticks, and butterfly salads, which came under the head of fruits and vegetables. We then discussed our suprise party for next time which will Ho HolH NVwpmhpr 19 ETHEL KITTRELL, Secretary. Death of Little Boy. Cecil, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Kennedy, died at the home of his parents at Govan last Thursday night after a short illness. The remains of the liitle boy were interred Friday afternoon at George's Creek Baptist church, the Rev. J. F. Davis, of Hilda, conducting the services. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their bright little son. Equity in Millionaire Estate. Robert F. Ussery, linorype operator for The Bamberg Herald, is probably one of the heirs of the Texas millionaire, Thomas Browning, the oil magnate who died several years ago. Information has come to the family of Mr. Ussery that the late millionaire was a native of Aiken county and closely related, being, it is said, a great grand nephew of young Mr. Ussery. In the event the relationship, which has not yet been fully established, is proven Mr. Ussery will doubtless come in for a nice slice of the huge estate, which was valued at $150,000,000 when Mr. Browning died. Mr. Ussery is a native of Aiken county. Up until some time ago he was connected with the Journal and Review, apd more lately has been an operator on the Augusta Chronicle and an employee of the job printing establishment of Ridgley, Wing, Tidwell company in Augusta. Mr. Ussery and other Aiken relatives have retained counsel to represent them in the matter. Kiil two birds at one shot: harvest the corn and feed the hogs by the "hogging-down" method. A big need in each country community is more people who are willing to work in unselfish, helpful upbuilding of the community. I : :*/ "K, .. - ; - . ; I T ' * -V : ' : '' ... Jurors For Term of Civil ) . J ? i The following jurors have been drawn to serve for the special term of court of common pleas to take the place of the regular term, called off by mutual consent, the session to convene on November 6, and last two weeks if so much be necessary: First week G. G. Rizer C. Y. Berry J. F. Hiers J. E .Morris G. C. Padgett J. J. Moore J. Wms. Carter Charlie Hutto, Jr. R. C. Jones A. H. Neeley W. 5. Creech W .H. Ritter G. W. Bessinger R. R. Creech R. L. Lancaster G. H. Bessinger P. S. Neeley W. T. Rice J. B .Smoak Corbett Hiers J. P. Lancaster J. J. McMillan J. D. Kirkland R. F. Felder ' Wilton Boltin ~ U. G. Millions . L. O. Brabham Aaron Hiers D. L. Smoak fc. A. Ayer W. P. Herndon A. J. Hightower J. Hightower W. T. Still A. J. Fair Laurie L. Cox Second Week W..D. Kinard W. E. UtseyW. B. Creech Joe Hadwin J. G. Blume D. F. Smoak C. W. Smoak M. W. Rentz B. T. Hutto James Thomas W. W. Barker D. K. Sandifer G. E. Bamberg. W. H. Gunnells C. A. Asendorf. Herman Zorn J. Clyde Kearse J. J. Elkins, Jr. Ernest L. Heirs ' G. F. Rentz > L. G. Hightower F. E. Dozier W. F. Shilletto J. O. Ritter * ^ C. W. Rentz, Jr., W. H. Fair Ed Tant R. F. Kirkland, Jr Roy Cooner. J. A. McMillan, Jr. W. P. Bishop C. J. Parish C. R. Smoak j. C. Ray Heyward Goga F. M. Guess Baptist Revival Came to Close Sunday Evening After a continuance of seven days, the revival at the Baptist church came to a close with the services last Sunday evening. The Sunday services, as were all other services, were marked by forceful evangelistic sermons by the pastor, Rev. O. B. Falls, who did the preaching throughout the revival. At. the close of the service, Mr. Falls took occasion to express his appreciation of the cooperation of the other church congregations of the city, and thanked them for their attendance and interest in the meeting,- with" a special word of thanks,to the Methodist pastor, Rev. S. O. Cantey, who rendered much service to the revival by his constant attendance upon and interest in the meeting. As a result ,of the revival there have been several additions to the church by profession of faith and by change of church letters. Fatal Honors. , i A woman visiting one of ,the beaches this summer, missed a young guard who had been there for years and whojiad won many medals for life saving. She 'asked- an old salt what had become of him. "Well, mis," he replied, "one day when off duty poor Bill fell into the > water and the weight of his medals carried him down." t SPECIAL NOTICES' For Sale?Chrysanthemums. MISS LILLIAN SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. . < C. ll-2p ? Wanted?The Herald will accept a few loads of stove wood on subscrip-. tion. For Sale?Seasoned pine stove wood. H. J. BELLINGER, Bamberg, S. C. 10-26p For Sale.?One 15-30 Tractor, almost new. JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tfn. Wanted?To purchase a building, lot conveniently situated. Apply at 'this office. " tf For Rent?Apartments on Main street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tin t( For Sale?Peanut plows and peanut pickers. Apply to THE COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C. tfn Wanted?Medium and large pe- ! cans, Will pay highest cash prices. * O. D. FAUST, Bamberg, S. C. ll-10p Wanted?40 bus. Iron or Unknown Peas. Quote beet price and send sample. L. C. TALBERT, Troy, S. C. * ltp One High Grade Upright Piano in Bamberg can be had for balance due, at ihe rate of $2.50 per week. Ad dress, OWNER, P. O. Box 211, Savannah, Ga. 10-19n Trespass Notice.?All persons are hereby warned not to hunt on the lands of the undersigned, under penalty of the law. MRS. E.- A. SMOAK, Bamberg, S. C. ll-9n 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 application. 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 $1.10 an hour. Are you doing as well? If not, write today for free samples and particulars. The J. R. WATKINS CO., Dept. 8?1, N$w York, N. Y. 10-2&P' : r "V" , ...