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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
The Next Cotton Crop.

In preliminary report the statistlclan
of the Department of Agriculture esti-
mates the general area planted in cotton
at 81 ,5Ss 900 acres, an increase of s,111,-
600 acres, or e.3 per cent. over the acre
age planted last year, and of 2,49S,OOO
acres, or 10 per cent. over the acreage
actually picked. The increase in States
where the area planted and that picked
last year were practically the same
10 per cent. in North Carolina.
Florida and Arkansas; 9 in Georgia and
Louisiana; Z in South Carolina; Il in Ten
nessee; 25 in Oklahoma; 90 in Indian Ter
ritory; 1s in Virginia, and 12 in Missouri.
In Alabama the increase is estimated at 8
per cent. over the acreage planted last
year and 12 per cent. over that picked; in
Mississippi at ? per cent. over that plant
ed and 70 per cent, over that picked, and
in Texas at per cent. over that planted
and 10 per cent. over that picked.
The average condition of the growing
crop is 91.5 as compared with S2.5 on June
/ of last year, s5.7 at the corresponding
date in 1890, and 1914 the mean of the
June averages of the last ten years.
A condition of Sl.5 is with one concep-
ton, the lowest june condition in 20
wears. The condition by States is as fol-
lows: North Carolina 81, South Carroll
ma 80, Georgia so, Florida 80, Alabama Is,
Mississippi 81. Louisiana 50, Texas 81,
Arkansas 81, Tennessee 7e, Oklahoma as,
Indian Territory 86.
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AWORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"SOmethinc New Under the Sun


All doctors have tried TO cure catarrh
by the use of powders, acid gases, in.
halers and drugs in paste form. Their
powders dry up the mucuOuS membranes
causing them TO crack open and bleed.
The powerful acids used in the inhalers
have entirely eaten away the same men,
braneS that their makers have aimed to
cure. while pastes and ointmentS cannot
reach the disease. An old and expert
enced practitioner who has for many
years made Il close study and specially Of
the treatment of catarrh, has at last per-
fected treatment which when faithfully
used, not only relieves at once, but per-
manently cures catarrh, by removing the
cause. stopping the discharges, and cur
ing all inflammation. 1t is the only rem
edv known to science that actually
reaches the afflicted parts This wonder
full remedy is known as "Snutiles the
Guaranteed Catarrh Cure and is sold at
the extremely low price of one dollar,
each package containing internal and ex-
ternal medicine sufficient for full
months treatment and everything neces-
sary to its perfect use.
onIlllcS Is tuc oHiy pcIlccI Cdtdll ii
cure ever made and is now recognized as
the only safe and positive cure for that
annoying and disgusting disease. 1t cures
all Inflammation quickly and permanent
ly, and is also wonderfully quick to re-
licvc hay fever or cold in the head.
Catarrh when neglected often leads to
umption-"Snntllcs' will save you if
you use it at once 1t is no ordinary
remedy, but 4 complete treatment which
is positively guaranteed to cure catarrh
in any form or stage if used according to
the directions which accompany each
package. Don't delay but send for it at
once. and write full particulars as to your
condition, and you will receive special
advice from the discovcrer of this won
dcrful remedy regarding your case with
out cost to you beyond the regular price
of "Snutfles" the "Guaranteed Catarrh
Cure"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt of
one dollar. Address Dept. &. 432, ED
WIN b. GILES & CO., 233O and 2::i':3'2!
Market Street, Philadelphia.
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Ruvs Five Cotton Oil Plants,

SUMTER, June S.-The Virginia Car
olina Chemical company has succeeded,
after several months negotiation, in pur-
chasing the entire property of the Allan
tic Cotton Oil Company, of this city, for
$500, 900 cash. The deal was closed yes
terday in New York.
The Atlantic Cotton Oil Company has
a sixty-ton mill in this city, sixty-ton
mill in Camden, sixty-ton mill in Ben
nettsville, a forty-ton mil lin Gibson, N.
c., and a refinery in Charleston, and is
capitalized at $s50,OOO. No particulars
of the deal or of the future plans for the
plants of the company have been obtained.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
The Wheat Average.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Preliminary
reports of the spring wheat acreage indi-
cate a reduction of about 100000 acres
OLGA per cent. The average condition of
spring wheat on June was 92.O as COM
pared with S7.3 at the corresponding date
last year.
The average condition of winter wheat
declined during May 6.S points, the con-
dition on June being S7.3as against 94.1
on May 1. On June /, 1900, the condition
was Ss.7. The principal averages by
States are as follows: Maryland 100;
Virginia ss; Pennsylvania 96; California
90; Ohio and Indiana 80; Tennessee SO;
Kansas 81; Missouri, Illinois and Oklaho-
ma "a; Michigan 6S, and Texas 46. The
low condition in Texas is due to the
drouth and the ravage of the wheat plant
lOuSe
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Rare inducements in Collins.

A Baltimore business house has re-
ceived from far Southern merchant a
letter of inquiry respecting the Baltimore
dealers line of goods. In the letter was
inclosed circular seriously setting forth
the virtues of an article for sale and evi-
IDENTIFY sent as voucher of the merchants
trustworthiness.
The circular read as follows:
"a few words to the public about
cofins. Those who think of dying with
in the next twelve months would do we'll
to consult me about their coffin. make
and sell coffins of all kinds and sizes at
most reasonable rates and deliver
them to the house free of drayage.
Orders from merchants, planters and
limited companies accepted and promptly
attended to-"
Then followed the name and words,
BLACKSMITH, wheelright and undertaking
establishment"
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THE HOME GOLD CURE.

An Ingenious Treatment by Which
Drunkards are Being Cured Daily in
Spite of Themselves. No NoXiOuS
Doses. No Weakening Of the Nerves.
A Pleasant and Positive Cure for the
Liquor Habit.
1t isInow generally known and under
stood that drunkenness is disease and
not weakness. A body filled with poison,
and nerves completely shattered by peri
odical or constant use Of intoxicating
liquors, requires an antldote capable OF
neutralizing and eradicating this poison,
and destroying the craving for intoxi-
cants. Sufferers may now cure them
selves at home without publicity or loss
of time from business by this wonderful
"ITome Gold Cure" which has been per-
fected after manv years of close study
and inebriates. The faithful use accord
ing to directions of this wonderful dis
covery is positively guaranteed to cure
the most obstinate case, no matter how
hard a drinker. Our records show the
marvellous transformation of thousands
of drunkards into sober, industrious and
upright men.
Wives cure your husbands!! Children
cure your fathers!! This remedy is in
no sense a nostrum but is specific for
this disease only, and is so skillfully de-
vised and prepared that it is thoroughly
soluble and pleasant to the taste, 50 that
it can be given in cup of tea or coffee
without the knowledge of the person
taking it. Thousands of drunkards have
cured themselves with this priceless rem
edy, and as many more have been cured
and made temperate men by having the
"Cure" administered By loving friends
and relatives without their knowledge in
coffee or tea, and believe today that they
discontinued drinking of their own free
will. Do not wait. Do not be deluded
by apparent and misleading Improve
ment." Drive out the disease at once
and for all time The "Home Gold Cure"
is sold at the extremely low price of one
dollar, thus placing within reach of
everybody treatment more effectual
than others costing $25 to $50. Full di-
rections accompany each package. Spe-
cial advice by skilled physicians when
requested without extra charge. Sent
prepaid to any part of the world on re-
ceipt of one dollar. Address Dept. G 432,
EDWIN B. GILES & CO., 1880 and 1892
Market Street, Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly confidential
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Curious North Carolina Girl.

A curious story comes from North Car
olina, which is, however, vouched for by
a reliable citizen and is here given for a
fact on that responsibility.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Belk, residing in
North Carolina, $50 miles from here, are
the parents of sixteen children, all of
whom are normal and like any other
children, save one. This one, Miss Dosie
Belk, is now "a years of age, and in all
these years has never spoken to her father.
With other members of the family she is
pleasant, kind, and talks as freely as. do
they, but if asked question or spoken
to by her father, she is dumb, and always
has been, since birth. What the reason
may be for this she is unable to tell, as
are her brothers and sisters. She simply
cannot speak to him, and though she
hears and obeys him, she has to use others
as medium of conversation with him.
This has been a source of great grief and
worry to Mr. Belk, but it is inexplicable
by him and by all who have investigated
the matter, among the latter being learn
ed physicians. The theory of intense nat
ural aversion, such as renders some men
or women paralyzed at the sight of a
snake, or spider, or mouse, or toad, or
any other one particular object, may ac-
count for it, but the reason is as far of
as ever if such hypothesis be accepted
Danville Register.
(Mr. Belk lives in this county near
Unionville, in Goose Greek township
The above is correct report. At least it
corresponds with report Mr.. Belk made
to us, and which was published in this
paper two or three years ago. e-Our Home
Marshall, N. @.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Modern Sermons.

The truly modern preacher
Discusses every fad
That comes to public notice,
If it be good or bad.
He speaks with graceful accent
On Should Our Hair Be Dyed"
Or tells his congregation
"The Proper Way to Ride"
He walls "The Curse of Checkers"
Or "Why We Leave the Farm"
But none has used the topic,
"Turn In Fire Alarm"
He talks on Modern Writers"
Or "Can Our Votes Be Bought"
And sometimes he's just lovely
On "Thoughtlessness of Thought"
Some day an innovation
Will suddenly be sprung
Some conscientious preacher
Will turn his silver tongue
To words of hope and heaven,
And grace his voice will fill,
And we'll get more religion
And less of vaudeville.
John Wink in Baltimore American.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Razor. Back Hogs Broke Up the Show.

zone of the many laughable incidents
OF more or less recent tour in the west"
said dear old Joe Jefferson, took place
at Gray's End, Mo. You probably don't
know the place, and couldn't find it on the
map. All the same, the people thercabout
are very good friends of mine, and, what
is more, invariably make an eminently
respectable showing at the box office,
which increases my regard for them. Now,
the opera house at the End began life as
a big barn. AS is the custom in that Sec
ton of the State, the building is raised on
pillars, some three or four feet. This, in
its barn-days, was to prevent its contents
from being harmed during the annual
spring overflow of the adjacent river.
"Well, on the occasion of which Ispeak
we reached the town early in the day.
Illness had depleted the ranks of my 'su-
pers,' and l found that needed at least
half dozen more men in the Catskill
scene of rip Van Winkle.' But I could
not get any of the local talent to help me.
They either wanted to see the show from
the front, or were shy of making q pro-
fcssional debut. Finally Iappealed to the
sheriff of the county, 4 very excellent per
son, who, l verify believe, slept with a
small arsenal buckled around him. You
shall have all the boys you want said he,
'or-' don't know what the 'or' i'm
Piled but do know that an hour or so
later he appeared with several strapping
fellows, on whom he kept strenuous eye
He also offered to himself become one of
'Hendrick Hudson's ghostly crew. which
suggestion I gladly accepted.
"Thc curtain finally rose, and my vol
untcers acquitted themselves nobly. 1t
had been with some difficulty that | had
persuaded the sheriff to doif his guns, but
he finally consented to do 50. with the
proviso that they were TO bn Kept handy
at the wings. All went swimmingly un-
til Rip's return home, after his long sleep.
In tue nlltSG Ol Ollc vi tiiS
situations in this scene there came from
beneath the theatre the stri,lent sqncals
of raZor-back hogs fighting for choice
The audience Uttered. / con-
timed, but then was heard a volleying
chorus of yrllnts, squeals and screams
that told of Il general engagement in the
space beneath the floor.
The sheriff, who was standing at the
wings, hissrd in q stage whisper: 'All
right, Mr.. Jefferson, I'll make the pesky
critters quit He grabbed his pistols and
\ few seconds later
there came muifled bang bang! bang!
followed by the asonized howls of the
wounded pigs. l stopped. | Just had to.
the spectators did not laugh.
!. was familiar sound to them, and they
remained impnSsivo. The sheriff reap
pcared, and then the play ran its course
without further into eruption. We had
fresh pork chops for breakfast next day,
but I'll never forget that night. Sue
cess
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Mysterious Deaths.

BEAUFORT, June 1.-Two rather myster-
ious deaths occurred in the artillery garri-
son ut Fort Fremont, near here within the
past two days. Yesterday w. E. Wright,
of Indiana, who was connected with the
hospital corps, died very suddenly and
this morning Emmit W. Easterling, who
served as clerk at the post headquarters,
was suddenly stricken down and died in
convulsions almost immediately after
wards.
Both men had imbibed very freely of
the miserable liquor sold in the vicinity
of the post and there are rumors Of foul
play which will be thoroughly investigat-
ed by the authorities at the fort.
Wright is son of one Of the wealth
lest department store men in Indiana and
his term of enlistment expired about 4
month ago, at which time he was strongly
advised by his friends to abandon the
army and return to his native State,
where his prospects were exceptionally
bright, but the young soldier refused to
heed this advice and rc-enlisted for term
of four years.
Young Emmit Easterling was a native
of Bamberg county, in this State.
Both the dead soldiers were brought
here and inferred in the National military
cemetery, in the suburbs of the town. The
two coffins, shrouded in the American
flag and preceded bya military escort
presented a solemn but not unusual
spectacle, as they passed up Bay street.
AS there is..no chaplain at Fort Fremont
the Rev. w. L. Citizens, rector of St
Helena's parish, conducted the religious
services at the National cemetery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
A Good Cough Medicine.

1t speaks well for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy when druggists use it in their
own families in preference to any other
81 have sold Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy for the past five years with complete
satisfaction to myself and customers,
says Druggist J. Goldsmith, Van Etten,
N. Y. II have always used itia my own
family both for ordinary co9l Dllaas Dllaas
and for the cough follad grippe,
and find it " For sale by
Bam5erS Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
An Humble Apology.

eve feel that an apology is due" ex-
plains the editor of the "Spiketown Biz
zard," "to the estimable young woman
who teaches at the school house in District
No. 5. Through the wretched blunder
of worthless tramp printer, whom we
trusted with the setting up of an item just
as we were closing the forms for our last
weeks edition, we were made to say that
Miss Ruby McC Connell, the handsome and
popular teacher in the Riggs neighbor-
hood, is the proud possessor of an elegant
new black beard We wrote blackboard" J"
Tribune.
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Happenings in the Country.

Beautiful weather prevails just now,
and the farmers in this community are
taking advantage of it and trying to
master general green.
, Miss Mamie Bessinger spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. j.
Goodwin.
Misses Alma and Monte Sandifer re-
turned last Wednesday from the Orange
burg school commencement, where Miss
Alma had been in attendance at school.
Miss Gillie Smoak spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. j.
L. Smoak
Mr.. NJ. C. Sandifer and family spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. J. T. Smoak.
A gathering of young folks congrega-
tel themselves at the home of Mrs. E. c.
Drummond Saturday evening and enjoy
ed themselves in social and ''courtly'
conversations and amusements.
The usual good attendance was not
hindered from the Clear Pond Union
Sunday school on last Sunday. Though
heavy clouds, falling rains, f1ickering
lightning, and pealing thunder made
\romise of the most disagreeable after
BON, but on they went and had the
ksure of sunshine to return in. Super
Alents Folk and Zeigler report
e in such good attendance, extra
and becoming behavior. May the
Rrts made by the officers of this
be made manifest in trying
little ones Alright, when the
gp yonder.' G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends of Mrs J.. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years on
account of kidney~and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debility !;
but, Three bottles of Electric Bitters
enabled me to walk" she writes, "and in
three months I felt like new person"
Women suffering from headache, back
ache, nervousness, sleeplessness, melan-
choly, fainting and dizzy spells will find
it a priceless blessing. Try it. Satisfac-
tion is guaranteed. Only SOC at j. B.
Blacks and Thos. Blacks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured,

"At one time suffered from severe
sprain of the ankle says Geo. E. Cary,
editor of the Guide, Washington, Va.
AFTER using several well recommended
medicines without success, tried Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to
say that relief came as soon as began it's
use and complete cure speedily fol-
lowed" Sold by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
A Terrible Explosion.

"Of gasoline stove burned lady here
frightfulIy," writes N. E. Palmer, of Kirk
man, la. 1.-The best doctors couldn't heal
the running sore that followed, but Buck.
lens Arnica Salve entirely cured her"
Infallible for cuts, corns, sores, bolls,
bruises, skin diseases and piles. csc at
J.. B. Blacks and Thos Blacks.
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Thursday, June IL, 1901.
Thirteen Unlucky in Such Case.

The following odd political announce
ment appeared recently in a Georgia
newspaper: "Iannounce myself candi-
date to succeed myself. l have held the
Office thirteen years, and desire to hold
over one more year, as all men know
thirteen is most unlucky number"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

Call at Bambers> Pharmacy and get
free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are an elegant
physic. They also improve the appetite,
strengthen the digestion and regulate the
liver ard bowels. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Mr. W. s. Wbedon. Cashier of the Firs

Mr.. W. S. Whedon, Cashier of the First
National Bank of Winterset, Iowa, in a
recent letter gives some experience with
carpenter in his employ, that will be of
value to other mechanics He says: 81
had carpenter working for me who was
obliged to stop work for several days on
account of being troubled with diarrhea.
mentioned to him that I had been simi-
larly troubled and that Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhes Remedy had
cured me. He bought bottle of it from
the druggist here and informed me that
one dose cured him, and he is again at
his work. For sale by Bamberg Phar'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost ia
tai attack of whooping cough and bron-
chitis," writes Mrs. W. X. Haviland, of
Armonk, N. Y, "bnt, when all other
remedies failed, we saven her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had consumption III an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and to-day she is perfectly WELL Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DR.. Kings New Discovery rs to NO other
medicine on earth. lnfallible for coughs
and colds. SOC and $l.00 bottles guar
anteed by J. B. Black and Thos. Black.
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NOTICE.

All Executors, Administrators, and
Guardians are hereby required to make
their annual returns to the Probate Court
during the month of June. They will
please govern themselves accordingly.
B. w. MILEY,
Judge of Probate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13
Yon Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
Simply iron and quinine in a tastcless
form. No cure, no pay. Price SOC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

A surgical operation is not necessary to
cure piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive
saves all that expense and never fails.
Beware of counterfeits. Bamberg Phar-
macy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

The name of the postoffice Half Rock,
in Missouri, is said to have been derived
from the saying that the proprietor of the
first grocery store erected there sold sugar
so bad that his customers declared tito be
{ half rock"
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RArEs-$I.oo per year; so cents for
six months. Payable in advance.
ADVERTISEMENTS 90 per inch for
first insertion; SOC. for each subsequent
insertion. Liberal contracts made for
three, six, or twelve months. Want No.
tees one cent a word each insertion. Local
Notices Sc. per line first week, SC. after
wards. Tributes of Respect, etc, must
be paid for as regular advertising.
COMMUNICATIONS letters or on
subjects of general interest will be gladly
welcomed. Those of personal nature
will not be published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

McLaurin claims that many of the issues
now before the people have not been pass
ed upon and that as they are new issues
he is entitled to urge his views until the
national democratic party passes on
Them
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-13

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure; no pay.
Price 25 cents.