The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-06-26
Branchville BreystieS.

BRANcHvILLE, June 23.--The State i:
being again agitated by political up
heaval, and every male above twenty-One
years of age is asked to take an active
interest. One of the privileges enjoyed
under democratic form of government
is for every sovereign person to be flatter
ed by the candidates, which evinces itself
mostly in hearty handshake. Now that
the dispensary is a settled question, let
US hope that the candidates will leave
this entirely out of their discussions and
seek to reach a higher ideal. When
the dispensary question is left cut
it seems that the voters are allow
ed to think more for themselves. We
do not want strife or bitter animosity of
any kind. The candidates are on the
right path in advocating the abolishing
from the length and breadth of this
State the pernicious system of child-labor
from these closely pent-up factories.
Who can conceive of better service of
humanity than favorable legislation re-
stricting child labor so as not to render
physical wrecks those who are to be our
future fellow citizens? Little interest is
manifested here in politics except to name
those who are thought to be favorites.
Of the aspirants for the Senatorial toga,
all being able and intelligent men, it has
been difficult to select one from the
many. 1t is hardly necessary to mention
that Hon. Asbury F. Lever is the choice
for Congress, even if he is found wanting
in avordupois age, or we might say sign
ificant looks. As regards the candidates
for governor, Capt. D. G. Hayward, of
Colleton, seems to be the popular candi-
date He has won the peoples favor by
his intelligent and refined manners, by
his personality, both moral and physical,
by his charming and magnetic disposi-
ton, and by his gentlemanly bearing and
conduct.
After an earre est effort the merchants
of this place have finally seen it to their
to close their places OF business
at seven o'clock in the evenings so as to
allow both themselves and their clerks to
enjoy the fresh and invigorating air under
the sentimental moonlight sky.
Under the able and careful supervision
of DR.. A. T. Peate, gentleman ofmodest,
refined, and scholarly tastes, this town
will soon have library filled with the
rarest collection of books and magazines.
There will also be formed reading room
and lyceum association. 1t is source Of
qualification to know that tue entire peo-
pie take an active pride in this grand and
noble enterprise This is recognized as
q long-felt want, and there never was
time more favorable for it's successful
Substantial aid has been
pledged, and the people will soon be
favored by an address from a prominent
educator.
The editorials of this paper generally
show independent position and indlvld-
ualistic opinion They manifest deter
mination not to follow blindly unthink-
ing obedience.
The second baseball team has organized
and intends visiting several neighboring
towns this season. Kivy Pearlstine will
receive all challenges, and if possible
games will be scheduled.
Protracted meetings are now being con-
Quoted at the Methodist church.
An enjoyable informal dance was given
in honor of the visiting young ladies on
Monday evening in the town hall. Music
was beautifully rendered by local talent.
A large party from here attended the
ball at Williston on Thursday evening.
Crops in this section are in better con-
lition than they have been for years, con-
the farmers are rejoicing.
The travel to Charleston is compare
.iyely light since the Exposition has clos
ed it's doors.
The ping pong fad has struck this COM
nunity, and many parties have been
booked for the near future.
Mrs. Mary Tobin, of Asheville, with her
;wo accomplished daughters, Misses Kate
and Edna, are visiting relatives here.
Miss Bertha Joyner, of Columbia, is
spending some time with her cousin,
Miss Minnie Warn,
Mr.. J. D. D. Fairey has joined in line
and built neat dwelling on Railroad
Avenue.