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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Negro Shot.

Last Saturday afternoon about seven
o'clock people ON the streets were startled
by three pistol shots in rapid succession,
and crowd Immediately rushed to the
scene. 1t was found that Constable Noel
Padgett had shot Wesley Hutto, a negro.
The shooting occurred in rear of J. A.
Spann's store, and Mr.. Padgett fired the
three shots. One hit the negro in the left
arm and grazed his side; one struck a
horse in the nose, which Hutto was lead
ing. Neither the negro nor the horse were
much hurt. Marshal Gray arrested Mr..
Padgett and he put up $50 bond. The
case was heard by Mayor Hays Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Padgett plead guilty to
the charge of shooting and was fined $40,
which he paid.
The trouble between Mr.. Padgett and
Hutto was, We understand, in reference to
some taxes the constable had paid for the
negro, and the discussion over this is what
precipitated the difficulty. The case
will be ventilated in the circuit court,
as Hutto has sworn out q warrant for Mr..
Padgett, charging him with assault and
battery with intent to kill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Telephone News.

Mr.. Mccain, general manager of con-
construction of the South Carolina Long
Distance Telephone Company, was in our
office Tuesday and gave us considerable
information in regard to the exchange
here.
Mr.. Mccain arrived here Tuesday
morning. He has with him a force OF
about twenty eight men, and expects to
completely rebuild the exchange here i,
the next two weeks. A new 1O0-drop switch
board has been put in and the force is now
at work on the line Nj. Mccain says
this exchange will be made bran new and
-date-the old poles and wire will
be taken down and all new material viii
be used. He will also build new line
from here to Denmark, thence to Black
vile, where an exchange will be put in
and from there to Barnwell, connecting
with the Barnweil exchange. From Barn
we'll line will be built to Aiken, which
will give us connection with Johnston
Edeetield, Augusta, and Columbia.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
A Surprise Wedding at Johnston.

JOHNSTON, June 5.-Not knowing that
shy little Cupid would carry out his plans
SO unexpectedly the many friends of Miss
lone Toney were quite surprised on hear
ing that she had united in wedlock today
at noon, the happy groom being Mr.. j.
Ham Kirkland, of Bamberg. The mar
riage, which was very quiet affair, occur
red at the beautiful residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Toney, adja-
cent to town. Only the immediate fami-
ly and a few intimate friends were pres
ent to witness the beautiful ceremony,
which was impressively performed by
the Rev. Thos. J. Clyde. The bride is the
lovely and accomplished daughter of Mr..
Mark Toney, one of the most prosperous
farmers of this section. Mr.. Kirkland is
popular young attorney of Bamberg.
The bride and groom left on the lao
train via Augusta to Bamberg, their fu-
ture home, and may the sunshine of hap
piness ever brighten their life's pathway
is the wish of their scores of friends.
TMr. and Mrs. Kirkland arrived in town
last Friday afternoon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
% A Gifted Young Woman.

The Augusta Chronicle says: "a South
Carolina young woman who is remark
sbly gifted is Miss Rayna Rachel Slater,
,SSho has just completed musical and
literary course at Mount st. Agnes Col
lege, Baltimore county, Maryland. Miss
Slater, though yet in her teens, graduated
with two degrees, that of B. A. and b. L.
She was pupil of Mount St. Agnes tor
several sessions, aud was prepared for
her collegiate course in Orangeburg, S.
c., which city is her home. Miss Skaters
natural talents, combined with steady ap,,
plication and high ambition, have gained
for her high stand in her classes, and
she will no doubt become one OF the lead
ing literary women of the south"
This young lady's father, B. Frank
Slater, was born and reared in Bamberg.
He was a nephew of General F. NJ. Bam-
berg, and brother of Mrs. Geo. A. Jen-
nings. The many friends who cherish
his memory will be proud to see this.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Historical Divislons of Time.

For convenience time is, by his
torians. usually divided into three
great eras-ancient, medieval (or mid
dle) and modern. The ancient period
Is considered to extend from the earli-
est times down to the fall Of the Ro-
man empire In the west IN A. D. 47G;
the medieval from that date to the
discovery of America by Columbus in
1892 and the modern from that time to
the present. Some historians prefer to
put the end of the medieval period at
the capture of Constantinople by the
Turks, about 40 years earlier than the
Columbus event. The dark ages are
often held to be coeval with the me-
dieEal era. but some authorities think
that the term should be applied only
to the part Of the era extending from
the downfall Of the empire Of Charlie
magne, in the ninth century, onward.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Recognized at Washington.

The only instance on record of post
office being named after a patent medicine
was last year, when in Wetzel county, W
Va, a new post office was established and
named Kodol, after the famous kodo
Dyspepsia Cure, manufactured by f. G
Dewitt & Co., of Chicago. 1t has given
such satisfactory results that the name
was unanimously selected by the people
for the new office and adopted by the de-
partment at Washington,D. G. This ac
ton was entirely voluntary on the part OF
the people Of the community, without any
solicitation whatever from the manufac
turers of kodol Dyspepsia Cure. In fact
the first knowledge they obtained regard
ing the matter was when they received 6
letter bearing the post mark "kodol, w
Va.," and the contents fully explained the
circumstances. For veritication of thi:
statement tho reader is referred 10 tho
latest post office guide.
A preparation so highly priced by :
community must be worthy of tho
greatest confidence
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
USING HIS WITS.
Showing How People Mny Be Guided
by Inference.

Showing How People May Be Guided
by Inference.
"You see," said the man with the
bulging forehead and prominent nose,
"If people would only be guided more
BY inference it would save lots Of use
less trouble"
II don't understand you," said the
man who had been tickling pimple on
his chin.
"Why, for instance, passed frozen
pond one winter day. On the ice saw
pair Of skates, boys cap and NIT
ten. Out in the middle of the pond the
ice was broken. Did l jump to the
conclusion that boy had been drown
ed and raise a great hullabaloo about
it?"
'"Of course you did. or else you ought
to be prosecuted. You don't mean to
say you passed on and said nothing"
81 do," calmly replied the man Of the
forehead. II inferred instead Of jump
Ing to a false conclusion"
But you had to infer that the boy
was under the ice" protested the 9th
er.
mot bit Of It. If the boy had fallen
In, the skates and cap and mittens
would have gone with him. I simply
inferred that he had seen rabbit and
given chase. l was right too. In the
course Of five minutes met him on the
road"
"Oh, you did! And maybe you infer
red something else"
"Of course did. As he had the nose
bleed, inferred that he had fallen over
a log in the chase and got left, and he
admitted that such was the case.".
''Then you ought 10 have wound up
the performance by inferrins whether
It was q male or female rabbit"
ut wasn't necessary, my captious
friend. AS I passed on I found the
rabbit, dead from overexertion, and it
was a male."-Washington Post
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
MARRIAGE Sunday Afternoon.

Mr.. C. NJ. VanOrsdell, Jr., and Mis-:
Dottie Blume were married last Sunday
afternoon at four o'clock at the home Of
the brides mother in this city. The cere'
mony was performed by Rev. NJ. Wilcox
pastor of the Methodist church. The
wedding was very quiet one, only neal
relatives of the parties being present. MIR
VanOrsdell is from Orangeburg, but has
lived here for several months past.
Mr.. w. P. Blume, father of the bride
from Augusta, was here to attend the
marriage, as was also the father OF the
groom, Mr.. C. NJ. VanOrsdell, ST., of Or
angeburg. The friends of the young
couple wish them every JOY and happi
ness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

1t is said by farmers that labor is So
scarce and high, that is the floating labor
which they so greatly demand at certain
seasons, that a curtailment of acreage
seems necessary. The farmers who plant
cotton nine times out of ten plant more
than they can pick. A curtailment OF
acreage and the permitting of much land
to grow up in timber would be great ad:
vantage; q greater one still if good
hardwood trees like the walnut were
planted. This is the view taken by Gov
Aycock, of North Carolina, and not a fe"
other ObSeryant men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Carlisle Fitting School.

Prof. W. E. Willis, head master at th'
Carlisle Fitting School, at Bamberg, has
rendered his resignation and will take
course at Vanderbilt university. Prof
H. G. Sheridan, who has had numbe
of years experience as teacher, wa
elected today in his stead.
Prof. Sheridan's father was the frs
head master of the Carlisle school, wher
it was established some years ago, and thf
selection is considered a good one. Tht
other teachers in that institution will bt
elected by the local board at Bamberg.-
The State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
SOME CURIOUS CHURCHES.
CONGREGATIONS Which Meet In Inns,
WfndmflIa md Boata.

w1ndmilIs and Boats.
A public house Is one Of the last
places one would expect to be used as
a place Of worship. The inhabitants
Of Twyford, q village near Winchester,
would not consider this at all nov
city, because for several years past
the Phoenix inn has been used Sunday
for religious purposes. The room in
which the religious services are held
will comfortably hold about 200 people
and opens at the back on to 4 pretty
tea garden. The most remarkable fea-
ture of the services IS that they are Of
ten conducted while the public house
is open for business purposes, and the
customers can join in the singing II
they are so disposed.
There are two or three instances Of
public houses which have been con-
verted into churches, and there are
also two or three theaters which are
now places Of worship The Fen dis
trict possesses q canalboat church.
There are q large number Of people
who live some distance away from any
church, and the canalboat church tray
els from place to place for the benefit
Of such folk. The boat will seat a
congregation Of about 100.
The old chapel Of ease at Tunbridge
Wells has unique situation. 1t stands
in two counties and three parishes.
When the clergyman leaves the vestry,
he comes out Of the parish of Frant ot
Sussex. If he Is going to officiate at
the altar, he walks into the parish Of
Tunbridge, in Kent. If, on the other
hand, he Is going to preach the sermon.
he walks from the parish Of Frant to
the parish of Speldhurst on his way tc
the pulpit
The chapel at Milton Bryant IS stu
ated In the village pond. The reason
for the selection Of this strange site
was because no landowner would
would grant any other position.
The "windmilr' church near Rcigate
is familiar to London cyclists. Not So
familiar Is the underground church ut
Brighton. Owing to some "ancient
lights" difficulty, the authorities couk1
not build up" and as the site was a
good one they decided to 'bulld down"
Mail
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Rranehville Brevities.

This town has at last awakened from
her lethargy, and is now on on a building
boom. Several new and handsome brick
buildings are being erected.
The two-story brick store of Mr.. P. c.
Dukes is now being completed. This
store will have an attractive iron front.
Work has begun on the new town hall.
1t will be situated on Main street. This
building will have two stories; upstairs
will be used for hall. The ground floor
will be divided. into two stores, which
have been rented to R. Pearlstine & Sons
for a warehouse.
The school building will soon be begun.
The town has been bonded for $4,000; OF
this $4,000 will be expended in the build
ing, and 81 600 for fixtures. In connec-
ton with the school there will be an ex-
cellent library. This building when COM
pleted will be a great addition to the town,
as it has been sorely needed for several
wears. There is no doubt but that the
new school and with a competent corps
of teachers will greatly add to the intel
lectual Development of the growing
population.
Plans have been submitted, and Mr.. T.
O. Edwards will soon let out the contract
for large and handsome two-story frame
dwelling. This building will be con-
structed in the most modern style and all
the improvements to make it a comfort
able home.
A new brick Methodist church will
soon be built on the site of the present
church. 49,.
Mr.. Charles Bruce is erecting large
brick store on Main street.
Several buildings have been recently
completed, and within the next few days
we may hope to learn of several more
who will build.
Kansas Parler, widow of Dan Parler,
who was recently killed by bucket fall
ing on him at the coal chute, received a
check for 1000 from the insurance COM
pany and is now having built comfort
able dwelling on Pleasant Hill.
Mr.. o. W. Myers will open a grocery
store at the old stand of Mr.. B. D. Myers,
The farmers are now busy cutting the
grass caused by the recent heavy rains
Miss Eulalie Byrd, one of Branchville's
charming young ladies, has returned
home from Converse College.
Mr.. Joseph 'Tobish, general manager
for R. Pearlstine & Sons, has left for the
Pan American Exposition at Buffalo.
Mr.. j.. 3. Henderson, of Laurens, an
ex-principal of the graded school here, is
spending few days with friends.
Misses Mallie and Minnie Patrick, of
Bamberg, were the guests of the Misses
Reedish last week.
Mr.. H. w. Wolfe, of Allendale, spent
Sunday in Branchville.
Mr.. w. D. Baxter, who has been quite
ill for the past few weeks, is now slowly
convalcscing, much to the delight of his
many friends,
Mr., and Mrs. S. L. Byrd, of Savannah,
are on q visit to their parents.
Mr.. Solomon s. Pearlstine, of Universi-
ty Of Virginia, is at home on his vacation.
Mrs. Perry Wright, of Pacolet, nee
Miss Minnie Dukes, is visiting her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finkelstein, Of Orange,
hnrp were in town on Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
An Absurd Superstition,

A popular belief Is that the sound
produced by little insect known as a
"death watch" portends the death Of
some relative or friend. That the
noise made by this little creature re-
sembles the ticking Of a watch Is un-
disputed. but that it in anywise fore
tells the dissolution Of human being
ia absurd. Observation has establish
ed the fact that these little insects in
fest decaying timber and posts, and
that the peculiar noise Is caused by
them in gnawing and boring through
the rotten wood fibers in quest Of food.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
A Sad Death.

Alver Bronson, the eight-months'-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Reynolds, died
last Thursday night at the home of its
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Jen-
nings, in this city. The burial took place
Friday afternoon, at the old cemetery,
and the services were conducted by the
Rev. NJ. w. Hook. This was the only
child, and bright. pretty fellow he was,
and his death is sad blow to the parents.
Their many friends sympathize with them
in their sorrow.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Marriape at Donm1rk

Invitations were issued last week to the
marriage of Miss Eola NJ. Rice, 4 daugh-
ter of Mr.. H. G. Rice, of Denmark, and
Mr.. W. E. Osteen, Jr The happy event
will take place this "wednesday after
noon at six o'clock in the Methodist
church at Denmark. A reception will I've
rendered them this evening at eight
o'clock by Mr.. and Mrs. l.. @. Rice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Didn't Marry For Money

The Boston man, who lately married a
sickly rich young woman, is happy now,
for he got Dr.. Kings New Life Pills, which
restored her to perfect health. lnfallible
for jaundice, biliousness, malaria, fever,
and ague and all liver and stomach
troubles. Gentle but effective. Only 25c
at J. B. Blacks and 1'hos. Blacks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Then and Now.

In these days Of cheap literature.
when the masterpieces Of English writ
ers can be had for 3d., it is interesting
to note that Just 1000 years ago the
Countess Of Anjou gave 200 sheep, one
load Of wheat, one load Of rye and one
load Of millet for q volume Of sermons
written by q German monk.-London
Standard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Experience Teaches Us That 1t Takes

Good material, skilled labor, time, brains,
and money to build a good Buggy. A white
pine board with few coats of paint and
varnish applied looks as we'll as SECOND
GROWTH HICKORY, but outside appearances
docs not make quality, either in men or bug
gies. We know that buggy is better when
plenty of time is given to build it. Our Or
ders were placed last October for May lst,
shipment. When you look at these jobs
they may look just like other buggies, but
they arc better. Plenty of time has been
given for everything. This is of more i'm
-portancc than you can imagine. They will
be as dry as bone and ready for business
when the flowers bloom. Yes, the styles are
right, selected by our experienced buyer.
Visit us at our repository and let us talk it
over with you, and bring the ladies along.
They may Mt be a judge of quality, but
they do know something about style. We
will appreciate a visit anyway, and will
promise not to bother you about buying I'M
less we think you are interested. Will have
some novelties that will surely please you.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
afr. c. J. s. Broker is home from NORTH

Carolina, this time to stay.
The summer examination of applicants
for teachers certificates will be held on
Friday the 2lst instant. Second grade
certificates will not be renewed without
examination.
In the annual examinations of the South
Carolina College Mr.. H. j. Brabham, Jr.,
of this city, was highly distinguished in
law and distinguished in political science.
Highly distinguished shows mark of SO
per cent, and distinguished is 80 to 50
per cent. Mr.. Brabham's many friends
will be glad to know that he made the
highest marks of any member of his class.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
~SOUTHWARD.

No. SO connects at Washington with
the Pennsylvania Railway Buffalo Ex-
press, arriving Buffalo 7.3 m.
Columbia, Newberry & Laurens Ry.
train No. SO, leaving Columbia, Union
Station, at 1923 q. m. daily, connects at
Clinton with s. A. L. Ry., No. 53. afford.
ing shortest and quickest route by several
hours to Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville,
st. Louis, Chicago, and all points west.
Close connection at Petersburg, Rich
mond, Washington, Portsmouth Norfolk,
Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, and
Atlanta with diverging lines.
Magnificent yestibule trains carrying
through Pullman sleeping cars between
all principal points.
For reduced rates, Pullman reserva-
tions, ETC., apply to
WM. BUTLER JR., D. P. A.,
Savannah, Ga.
G. Mop. BATE, T. p. A.,
Columbia, s. C..
J. NJ. BARR, r. E. L. BUNCH,
1st V. P. &C. NJ, T. p. A.,
Portsmouth, Va.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
The Bamberg Herald
Thursday, June Il, 1901.
G.. ]. s, Brokers Hardware Store
Personal Mention.

Mr.. T. L. Lawson spent Tuesday in
Orangeburg.
Mr.. Henry SWEET, of Blackville, was
in town yesterday.
Mr.. G. F. HERS, of Folks Store, was
in the city Monday.
DIR. J. R. McCormack, of Govan, spent
Tuesday in the city.
DIR. J. II. Roberts, of Ehrhardt, was
in the city last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Robbie Bruce, of Branchville,
visited relatives in town this week.
Capt. and Mrs. E. R. Walter spent
last Sunday and Monday in the city.
-Messrs. J. T. and S. S. Pearlstine, of
Branchville, spent Monday in the city.
MIR. Vernon Brabham arrived home
Tuesday evening from Wofford College.
MIR. Tom Pearlstine, who has been
staying in Charleston, is at home again.
Mr.. Robert Black returned home last
Thursday from the Co-educational lnsti-
tute at Edgefeld.
Miss Clio Cope returned home last
Thursday from Rock Hill, where she has
been attending Winthrop College.
Misses Bessie Lee, Pearl and Alma
Black, of Bamberg, are visiting relatives
at Walterboro.-Pressa and Standard.
Capt. J. NJ. Dannelly and Mr.. l.. D.
Copeland, of Ehrhardt, were here last
Thursday.
Miss Mamie Rowell returned home
last Thursday afternoon from Winthrop
College at Rock HILL
Mrs. J. L. Eddleman returned Tues
day evening from visit to her fathers
family at Concord, N. e.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. VanOrsdell, Jr.,
left Tuesday afternoon for Orangeburg,
where they will live in future.
Miss FloTrie Brabham, one of Banl-
bers's most attractive young ladies, IS
visiting relatives at Acknowledgements
Enterprise.
Capt. W. E. Sease, Messrs: S. W.
Copeland, T. L. Pearlstine, and A. =.
REYNOLDS, of Ehrhardt, werS in the city
last Thursday.
Miss Ethel Folk went to Blackville
Tuesday evening. From there she will
90 to Allendale to attend the WILSON,
Weissinger marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. D. Quattlebaum, OF
Ehrhardt, were in the city last Friday
afternoon to attend the burial OF the little
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Reynolds.
DIR. j. B. Black left last Friday morn
ing for New York. From there he goes
to Asbury Park to attend the n. T. U.
Congress. He will probably take IN the
Buffalo Exposition before returning
Mr.. j. Arthur Virgins, principal OF
the Denmark High School, was in the
city Monday afternoon. 1t will be pleas
ant news to Mr. Wiggins's many friends
in this county to know that he will re-
turn 70 Denmark for another year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

Women arc about as bad as dogs. or an
old cross fence, or maraudins hens. to get
up a deadly quarrel between men. Nathan
Garner, while walking on the street with
Mrs. jamie Blackwell, was shot and
severely wounded by her husband. The
Garncrs and Blackwclls lived i'll Green
vile, but Garner and Mrs. Blackwell
recently went to Columbia. n man
named Throswcll of Ashevillc drove
several leaden bullets into the body OF j..
f. .Joyncr for fooling with Mrs. 1hroS-
we'll He brought suit for $4,000 dam
ages He failed to get the case before
the courts and resorted to the higher law
and more speedy settlement of the case.
OF course the striking machinlstS Will
arouse the sympathics of the politicians,
but they will gain the resentment OF
thousands of workingmen who will be
forced into idlcness by this i'll advised
strike.
An old lady, being told that certain
lawyer was lying at the point of death,
exclaimed: My gracious! Won't even
death stop that mans lying:'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Seab0ard Air Lime RalWay.
Capital City Rolte.' >

Shortest line between all principal cities
North, East, South, and West. Unequal
ed schedules to Pan American Exposition
at Buffalo. Schedules in effect May 26th,
1901
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. Nocure
no pay, Price SOC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qu;nine Tablets
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. =. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.