The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-12
Denmark DOinsS.

DENMARK, April 9.-Last Tuesday af-
ternoOn a number of citizens met at Guess
hall in response to Il cali made by DIR. :.
ID. NJ Guess, chairman board of trustees
OF cemetery property. DR.. Guess was re-
elected chairman, and Mr.. J. S. ]. Faust,
secretary. \ number of trustees were
also elected to take the place of deceased
members, members whose pleasure it was
not many years ago to care for the graves
Of their friends, and now they themselves
are sleeping beneath the cold sod. their
graves the care of others Plans were
perfected bv which these sacred acres
may he protected and bcautiticd. II to-
morrow were resurrection day. the citi-
Zcns of Denmark would likely feel abaSh-
cd upon seeing those loved ones coming
out of their opened graves, cropping about
to yct good standing place from which
To rise and meet Gods great concourse in
mid-air Would an apology be in order
This is futurity, speculation, but what
conclusions do you suppose are formed
by the many strange pedestrians and
even kind friends who pass by this hal
lowed field every day in the week: Dr.
Guess was requested to take charge Ct
the cleaning of the cemetery. This gen
ticman never does his work with blow
and a wish. 1t is safe to say that the
present wilderness Of weeds and grass
will soon give way: to sweet flowers and
green Shrubbery. Friends, let us take
care of the graves of our loved ones. Some
day you will occupy your chosen square
Be thoughtful of those whose white shafts
which still remind you of past sacred
relationship, and possibly when you are
gone the rising generation will not forget
your beneticent kindness. Aged men
leave good model plan for your sons to
follow. Teach the sparkling youth tC
reverence the grave of mother, father
sister or brother.
Mr.. William Rice was thrown from the
rear end of a shaft wagon few days
ago and received serious injury. 1t is the
wish of all that he may soon recover.
The Knights of Pythias of Denmark
lodge have been enjoying the secret work
of their order very much during the past
few months, and will probably have some
interesting work to do in the near future
as the names of several applicants are or
file for admission. The lodge recently
purchased paraphanalia for two side de-
grecs, one of which arrived in time to be
used at last meeting The other is ex
pected soon, and is said to be an excellent
degree Capt. ]. B. Guess and Mr.. F. E
Holman have been elected delegates to the
grand lodge, which convenes in Charles
ton in the month of May. Messrs. E. T.
LaFitte and G. E. Tyler were chosen al
ternates.
Mr. |. Rich, one of Denmark s hustliDe
merchants, has gone to New York fol
medical treatment Mr. Rich has beer
unwell for sometime His numerous
friends sympathize with him in his i'll
ness, and wish him speedy recovery.
Mr. w. S. Peterson and wife, of Lees
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. d
Milhous last Saturday. Mr. Peterson pre-
sides over the Lees graded school, and
has done excellent work for that commu
nifty for number of years.
DR.. Joseph Matthews, recent gradu-
ate of the South Carolina Medical College
has decided to cast his lot among the peo
pie of his native heath in the practice of
his profession Denmark welcomes the
young, bright Doctor, and, of course
wishes him nothing but success.
Miss Kennedy, of Govan, is visiting rel
atives near Denmark.
DER UNTERZEICHNER.