The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-10
Denmark DOingS.

| DENMARK, January S.-The State dis
pcnsary has grown in volume until it now
| bears the distinction of being the greatest
bottlins works in the world. Your cor
| respondent does not wish to write about
such huge enterprise, because it is al
ready thoroughly understood by the most
| of the reading people of this State. Sue
cessive reports sent out by the Dispensary
Commissioner for the past six years show
that little Denmark has dispensed to her
beloved citizens during this period about
Sc, 600 worth of rum. regret to make
further comparisons, but these citizens
have only spent for the education of their
children during the same period some
thing less than $4,000. If it were posi-
BILE to reverse these two expenditures,
| what change would take place in the af-
fairs of men, This place holds remark
able history nevertheless in educational
progress. What worries and perpleXes
your correspondent, is the thought that
this community eXpends five times more
money for rum than for the education Of
it's boys and girls l protest, not that l
expect these balances to be changed, but
rather that the school children OF this
special district may more intelligently
appreciate the demands of this education
al, progressive century, and too, that they
may have the privilege of weighing the
the matter of expended dollars.
Editor and his family have removed to
the county seat, and have ere this begun a
test of the gratefulress of a new people.
A new paper has been christened which
bears the name of "Bamberg County
Times" We are glad the new series still
clings to at least one word of the old
name. How the Times" do change! The
editorial of this first issue contained a
sweet farewell to old Denmark and en-
dcared friends. We were thinking Of
writing paragraph about the proiigal
son. but before we have barely begun, the
gates have been closed. A young Aiken
lawyer is to open up printing business
here in the near future, and possibly "The
Times" will again change. 1t is sad to
say FAREWELL to the good and tried. We
will not do it. Kind friend and former
Editor, when your official term of office
expires two years hence, we invite you to
return to your deserted cottage and again
make merry the now lonesome Bone street
Senator S. G. Maytield left yesterday
for Columbia where he will be engaged
for month or more in Senatorial work.
Mr.. Mayfield has been carefully studying
all probable questions, which are likely
to demand attention. None will be more
Loyalty supported by him than those
which pertain to the general improvement
of our educational system. The day is
not far distant when the State will make
adequate direct appropriation for the
maintenance of the public schools.
Rev. J. l. Ayres, recently called by the
Baptist church of this place, made his
appearance last Sunday morning and ev-
cning. The members OF this church de-
serve much praise for the efforts and sac
riticcS made in order to secure such tai
cnted minister Mr.. Ayres is 4 graceful
speaker as we'll rs being eloquent and de-
liberate. His popularity as man and cit
izen preceded him. The entire commu-
nifty extends to him hearty welcome.
The Methodist church at this place will
be rcmolcled at once. Messrs. j. B.
Guess, W. l.. Cailiff, and John c. Walker
have been appointed building committee.
The work will begin in few days. Very
likely Denmark will become a station
another year. The people have about
concluded to make the demand on the
Conference.
Miss Lola Rice has been appointed
church organist Her universal popular
itv and cultured knowledge of music are
highly appreciated by this people: A gen
tie, Christian spirit accompanies Miss Lo-
las every effort in life. Therefore, her
assistance to this church at this particular
time is nothing short Of q Godsend and \
blessing to all.
Messrs. OSteen & Raney have sold their
stock of groceries to Mr.. Gillian of Lees.
Mr.. Gillian has taken charge and will
conduct a general merchandise and time
business.
Mcssrs. S. II. Crum and William Ostecn
have formed Il partnership, and will es-
tablish Il bottling works at Orangeburg.
Mr.. Crum will give this plant his person
al attention.
The Denmark Bank will be a popular
place ali of next week. The President
has announced that the vaults will be
opened Monday morning and the shekels
will be started out on their annual So