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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
DIR. BarrOWs and the Bearer"

The Rev. DR.. John Henry BarroWs,
president of Obcrlin college, who formerly
preached to Il Chicago congregation, tells
a little story concerning an experience of
his own that may be worth passing along.
1t was at the time that Dr. Barrows was
making arrangements for the holding OF
the great congress of religions here. He
had an immense correspondence to take
care of, and found it necessary to employ
stenographer. The young lady was
pretty. 1t is not to be inferred that there
are any but pretty lady stenographers,
but the one employed by DR.. Barrows
was especially comely.
The doctor fitted up wOrkroom on
the third floor of his house, where he and
the stenographer toiled hard day after
day, undisturbed by callers and we'll away
from the noises of the streets.
The work of preparing for the congress
was still going forward on the 18th of
February, when the doctors little son be-
came excited over the sending and receiv-
ing of valentines. The boy had been run
ming about the neighborhooG handing
love tokens to the children he knew and
many had come to him, when he remem-
bered that he had father up on the third
floor, in addition to the One in heaven.
Going to his mother, he proposed that
they send up valentine.
Well" said Mrs Barrows, lit is very
nice of you to remember father. How
would it do for me to write a valentine
for him and let you take it up?"
The boy was delighted at the idea and
his mother wrote upon sheet of paper:
please kiss the bearer
This she placed in an envelope, which
was properly sealed and addressed to the
doctor. The boy started up stairs with
his valentine, but he had been running
around a good deal during the morning
and his legs were weary. When he had
reached the second floor he met the pretty
stenographcr, who had started out after
postage stamps or something, and asked
if she would not be kind enough to hand
the note to his father.
She took the envelope, gave the child a
pat on the cheek and ran back upstairs,
where-perhaps prompted by feminine
curiosity-she waited while DR.. Barrows
opened his valentine and read, in his
wife's handwriting:
"P!ease kiss the bearer"
Here is where DR.. Barrows always cuts
the story off.-Chicago Record Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
South Carolina at the Exposition.

The Exposition at Charleston seems to
be attracting great deal of attention
from the people of the country at large.
Cincinnati and Chicago have sent large
delegations there to inspect the show
The governors of Georgia, West Virginia.
Indiana have been there with their staffs
and others and all seem to unite on one
verdict, that it is as creditable an Exposi-
tion as any held in this country.
The legislature of South Carolina and
the governor of the State. have given
their endorsement to the Exposition and
urged that the people of the State visit
the Exposition at least once, and have
named March Goth as South Carolina day,
with the idea that there should be a
grand rally of South Carolina on the
Exposition Grounds on that day
1t is South Cardinals first attempt to
show to the country at large, the indus
tries, resources and possibilities of the
State They have been well displayed.
Let US all go, and by our presence show
an appreciation and interest in what has
been done
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Seven Wounds by One Ball.

RICHMOND, Va, March G.-To be wound
ed seven times by one bullet and to have
the bullet still in his possession is the re-
markable experience that befell Chesa'
peake and Ohio Detective w. D. Duke, at
his home, 245 South Laurel street, last
evening shortly after o'clock.
The shooting was accidental, and while
Mr.. Duke is wounded very painfully, the
physician says he is not dangerously
hurt.
Mr.. Duke was engaged in cleaning a
rifle for one of his boys, and his heavy
Colts revolver, that is such terror to
providers upon the property of the Chesa,
peake and Ohio, lay in chair back OF
him. In some way he knocked this weap-
on from the chair and upon striking the
floor it was discharged.
Mr.. Duke was standing up at the time
and the ball entering his left leg coursed
upward in the most remarkable way a
bullet has ever been known to take. Go
ing in and out like weaver's shuttle, it
made seven wounds and finally ended its
career by striking something in Mr.Dukes
pocket and falling down his trousers leg
to the floor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Men and Measures at Washington.

During the present session of Congress
The Saturday Evening Post, of Philadel-
phia, will contain bi-weekly articles on
National affairs by the former Post
master General, Honorable Charles Emory
Smith.
In Men and Measures at Washington
Mr.. Smith will discuss the great legislative
and diplomatic questions of the day, ex-
planning the news of the week and giving
a clear presentation of National policies
and politics. Mr.. Smiths long familiar
ity with public affairs, his shrewd polite
al insight and his brilliant literary style
combine to make these papers of unusual
interest.
The lighter side of Washington life, the
amusing happenings, the current gossip
and bright sayings are found in new
department, entitled A Woman's Wash
ngton. These bright letters are by the
author of The Diary of a New Congress-
mans Wife
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A Philadelphia druggist has made the
following collection of amusing missives
that have been sent TO him from time to
time:
Il have cute pain in my baby's STUN,
mick. Please give bearer something to
cure it."
"My little girl has eat up lot of but
tons. Please send nemetic by the en-
closed boy"
"Dear doctor dog bit my child on the
leg please send some cork plaster and cut.
ter eyes"
"Pleas send by bearer one postal card
Also kindly give bearer, my son, some
licorice root"
Deer doctor wot is good for tire for
fever send some quick | got it."
"Let my Johny have glas of sody wat,
ter. l wud come myself but | am wash
ing P. S. the five cents IS for the sody
waiter"
IF you can fill the enclosed prescrip-
ton for % cents do so. If not, return by
bearer"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
A Pupil Of SOuSa.

One morning after the hand organs got
hold of his "Washington Post March
John Philip Sousa ran across an 1rishman
playing the march at dirge-like pace
which set his teeth on edge. Snatching
the handle Of the organ away from him
Sousa exclaimed, angrily: MY heavens,
man! Why don't you play it with lit
tie energy? There's nobody dead on the
block" The Irishman stood by, open-eyed
with wonder, as Sousa dashed through
the measures of the march at rattling
pace. "And who are you, anyhow" he
exclaimed, at length. Il am Mr.. Sousa,"' "
explained the bandmaster; II composed
that march. Don't mind my giving you
a friendly pointer" The Irishman retired
with his features wreathed in smiles
Next morning an enormous placard ap-
pcared about his neck. 1t was printed in
red ink and ran as follows: "A pupil of
SOuSa."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Wedding Bells i'm COlletsn.

SMoAKs, March S.-Farmers are going
to work in earnest. Just BOW they are
~ hauling fertilizersfrom Danville and
Mr\SQs, the nearest stations.
man na'nry Harrison was badly cut by 3
ernecfed tSSrice. last week. He is hardly
cause. Xer Whiskey was the
Mr.. Robert CAMP
Miss Lille Goodwin weQf Colee. Fla, and
ary 26. They left here fe,mlarried Febru
the Exposition and from thel few days at
go to their new home in Floridsthcy will
Miss Alma Smith, a daughter Oft.
A. r. Smith, Colleton's treasurer, and late
Newton Padgett were married Sunday *
the residence of the brides mother
Miss Estella Smoak, who has just clos
ed a very successful school near Walter
boro, is at home again.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

1t begins to look like it would pay the
assurance companies to build water works
in Bamberg al their own expense. live
had had water system here the store OF
Mr.. Thos. Black could have been saved
last Wednesday night, and we believe
many of the fire losses of recent years
could have been averted or at least the
damage materially reduced. The insur-
ance companies have paid for losses in
the past five years in Bamberg more than
enough, by several thousand dollars, to
build and equip water system for the
town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
In MenlOrianl,

Josephine Rentz was the daughter OF
]. G.. and Mary Rcntz, and was born
November 4th, 1860. She was happily
married to O. G. Rhode the 31st of Octo-
ber, 1877. She was the mother of ten
children, of which six are living, three
sons and three daughters; four are grown.
She was of Baptist family and Joined
that church when young. She remained
a member until about fifteen years ago
when, raising a family with the mother
in one church and father in another, she
thought it best for both to be in the same
church, so she joined the Methodist church
at Zion of which her family were members,
until three years ago when they moved to
Buford's Bridge and their membership
was then at Mizpah. This winter Mr..
Rhode moved back to his old home Mrs.
Rhode was good woman, a kind mother,
loving and devoted wife. She loved her
preacher and church and Sunday school;
her seat was always filled unless provi-
dence hindered. Last fall her health began
to give way and it was thought if she
could get back to the old neighborhood
she would soon recover. She improved
for awhile when she began to fail. Leu
cemia, the disease with which she was at
tackled produced hemmorrhage of the
brain which took her away on January
18th, 1902. On the day following she was
buried at Zion church, the new church.
1t is hard to give our loved ones up but
Gods ways are not mans ways, neither
His thoughts our thoughts, SO we bow in
humble submission to His will, knowing
that He does all things for the best, know
ing that our loss is her eternal gain. She
was unconscious at the last so she left no
dying testimonial. She died apparently
without pain, her head leaning on Jesus
breast. She breathed her life out sweetly
there 1t reminded me of a lamp with the
oil all burned out: the light grew dim
and DINNER until it finally. went out
without struggle or move of muscle.
Mother, thou vast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave SO low,
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our songs shall know.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel,
But it's God that hast bereft us,
He can all our sorrow heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fed,
Then in heaven with JOY to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Ehrhardt EtchingS.

EMRuARDT, March 1O.-A petition pro
testing against the recent change of
magistrates, an arrangement unjust and
burtlensome to the magistrate at Ehr-
hardt, has been unanimously signed III
this section
Invitations are out announcing an
Easter ball to be given on March q at
Ehrhardt in Copeland's hall, music to tie
furnished by the Orangeburg band.
The Seaboard Air Line is coming
through Ehrhardt, and work has been
begun.
Some of our country friends had a social
in town Saturday night. Refreshments
were served to the many participators at
Westerland's restaurant.
Miss Essie Powell entertained a few OF
her friends at her home Saturday evening
in honor of her guest, Miss Donnie Kealse
of Allendale. Music and dancing, were
the order of the evening.
Miss Ruby Murdaugh, one of Ehrhardt's
most popular young gsladies, left US Sunday
evening for Bamberg enroute to old Nir.
ginia, where she will spend several
months with friends.
Mr.. N. P. Murdaugh and Mr. E. w
Burnett visited Charleston last Thursday
and Friday.
DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Roberts and daughter
spent last Thursday and Friday in Allen.
dale.
Mr.. j. Fielder Hunter, of Bamberg, was
in town Monday.
Don't forget the Clear Pond picnic
REYNOLDS will be there with refreshment
stand.
Brotus Copeland, of Fairfax, was home
Sunday and Monday.
Mr. T. w. Dannelly is thinking about
moving his family to town, as it would be
more convenient for him in business
way.
Hon. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, and
Hon. D. c. Hayward, of Walterboro, have
been solicited to make orations at memo
rial on April 25th.
A Masonic lodge was organized at Ehr.
hardt on March Sth. The lodge will
meet on the second Saturday of every
month, and will have to work under a
dispensation until the grand lodge meets
The following officers were elected: W
NJ. Walker, ". NJ; J. A. Chassereau, S
W.; J. G. Kinard, j. W.; c. R. Clayton
Secretary; G. B. Kinard, Treasurer; Dr. ]
H. Roberts, S. D.; c. F. Rentz, J. D.; l.
W. Carter and T. L. Pearlstine, Stewards
c. F. Carter, Tyler.
Misses Annie and Hattie Padgett, OF
Lodge, spent last week with Mr.. and Mrs
J. F. Fender.
Mr.. Frank Chassereau and Mr.. Henry
Rush left Ehrhardt Monday for Saltke,
hatchie swamp. They carried with them
a tent for to occupy during the night
Watch out that Barlow don't get you
At meeting of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran
congregation last Saturday the following
officers of the church were elected: G.
Ehrhardt, c. Hartz, J. J. Copeland, and
NJ. A. Kinard, Elders. H. A. Hughes, j.
J. Zeigler, G. j. Kearse, and d. c. Cope
land, Deacons. These are to take charge
of the financial affairs of the church and
to collect pastors salary. Rev. j. H.
Wilson, the pastor, is in high favor with
his congregation, and is loved and re-
spected by all, regardless of denomina-
tional lines. GE Col.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Spring Dress Goods.

The subject of clothes is never so in
teresting as when the dainty Spring and
Summer fabrics fill the shops. TO antici-
pate in matters of dress is always difficult
as Fashion is inclined to be whimsical
The Delineator, however, is singularly
successful in this respect, as is indicated
in the April number. The dress fabrics
which will become most popular are illus
trated, and all the latest innovations in
weaves and colorings are dwelt upon. In
trimmings Swiss and batiste embroideries
will meet with great favor on Summer
gowns, and the beauty of foulards, light
clothes, ETC., will be enhanced through the
vast assortment of laces and appliques.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Nomination Withdrawn.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-President
Roosevelt has withdrawn the nomination
of Wm. G. Chaffee to be postmaster at
Aiken, S. c. The Presidents action is
based on the report of the postofice in
spector now on file at the department,
charging g shortage of $500 in the ac-
counts of Postmaster Chatfee. Mr.. Chat
fee was appointed last summer by Presi-
dent Mckinley at the request of Senator
-McLaurin. The appointment was sent to
the Senate some time ago by President
Roosevelt and was awaiting confirmation
when Withdrawn. Senator McLaurin de-
clines to discuss the matter further than
>to confirm the fact. 1t is understood that
t6s< Chaffee has made no explanation OF
.have&ortage in his accounts thus far, nor
receiye& apphcations for the office been
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

Charleston is certainly getting to be
something of a swarm" town. It is said
that city will endeavor to have the JET
fries -Fitzsimmons prize fight take place
there The old town is certainly getting
TO be run on the "wide open" plan these
days, but we hardly think the State au-
thorities would allow prize fight to take
place in Charleston. But then We don't
know about that either. The dispensary
law is violated there in the most open
and fragrant manner, and we are not sure
but that the governor would allow the
pugilistic event to be pulled off there, for
he likes to help out the old city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

We have just received copy of the
annual report of the State Superintendent
of Education. In looking over the stat
istics for Bamberg county wenotice what
we believe to be discrimination in favor
of one district, which gets the lions share
of all money for school purposes. This
is the Denmark school district. Of the
constitutional three-mill tax Denmark
district received last year $1,130.7O
Bamberg district received $730.95. The
amount for Denmark was nearly one
fifth of the total collected in the county.
Now we know that this tax is apportion-
ed according to enrolment of pupils in
each district, so we will note the figures
of each. Bamberg reported white pupils
POS; negro $50. Denmark, white 1872; !;
negro 56S. Thus Denmark reports more
negro pupils than the combined number
of white and negro in Bamberg. How is
it possible for Denmark to return more
than one-ffth of the negro enrolment of
the county? The fact is there is located
at Denmark school called the Denmark
Industrial school, private school, re-
ceiying aid from the North and getting
its pupils from all over the country. 1t
is not public school in any sense, yet its
enrolment is counted in with that of the
public school of the district Abou. 5000
collected in Bamberg district goes to
schools out of the district, while Denmark
gets practically every dollar paid in hers.
This big negro enrolment enables her al
: 30 to get the greatest share of the dis
pensary fund Small wonder that she
can have eight or nine hundred dollars
left over each year. This is not an in
justice only tc Bamberg district, but to
every school district in the county, for if
this padded enrolment was cut off there
would be over $500 more each year to
be apportioned tothe schools.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
For the Complexion.

The complexion always suffers from
biliousness or constipation. Unless the
bowels are kept open the impurities from
the body appear in the form of unsightly
eruptions. De Wits Little Early Risers
keep the liver and bowels in healthy con-
dition and remove the cause of such
troubles. c. E. Hooper, Albany, Ca,
says: Il took DeWitt's Little Early P .sers
for biliousness. They were just what l
needed. l am feeling better now than in
years." Never grippe or distress. Safe,
thorough and gerile. The very best pills.
Bamberg Pharmacy, A. c. Reynolds, Ehr-
hardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

"Well,' said senator who had been
engaged in a sharp tilt with a colleague
as. he met 4 senate employee, edo you think
| made a fool of myself:'
Senator" was the reply, 'if I said that
YOU made fool of yourself l would be
disrespcctful. If l said you did not,
would be saying what is not true"
All the diplomacy is not in the state
Observation-Disclosures Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Practically Starving.

"After using few bottles of Kodoi
Dyspepsia Cure my wife received perfect
and permanent relief from severe and
chronic case of stomache trouble" says
J. X. Holly, real estate, insurance and
loan agent, of Macomb, III. Before using
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she could not eat
an ordinary meal without intense suffer
ing. She is now entirely cured. Several
physicians and many remedies had failed
TO give relief" You don't have to diet
Eat any good food you want, but don't
overload the stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure will always digest it for you. Bam-
berg Pharmacy, A. c. Reynolds, ,Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

An election was held in Yorkville last
Friday on the question of dispensary OF
no dispensary, the town having been
"dry" for years. The advocates of the
dispensary won by vote of 96 to Is. 1t
is significant fact that the few counties
in this State where there are no dispens.
aries, are situated Oh the North Carolina
border.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Could Not Breathe.

Coughs, colds, Group, grip, bronchitis,
other throat and lung troubles are quickly
cured by One Minute Cough Cure One
MinuteCough Cure is not mere expector-
ant, which gives only temporary relief. 1t
sottens and liquifies the mucous, draws
out the inflammation and removes the cause
of the disease. Absolutely safe. Acts at
once. Zone Minnie Cough Cure will do
all that is claimed for it," says Justice of
the Peace, ]. Q Hood, Crosby, Miss MY
wife could not get her breath and was re.
lieyed by the first dose. 1t has been a
benefit to all my family" Bamberg
Pharmacy, A. c. Reynolds, Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

Several counties in the State are max
inc efforts, through their leading citizens,
to have the school children visit the Char
lesion Exposition one day. 1t is most
ereditable undertaking. Every child IN
South Carolina should see the Exposition.
It will be worth more to them than many
months of study.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13

A writer in Catholic periodical notes
the striking effect on religious statistics
of the acquisition of Porto Rico and the
Philippines by the United States. By in
Guiding the population of the islands as
given by the Bureau of Statistics, he finds.
that of the church-going people under the
American flag 100000, or more than 60
per cent, are Catholics
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
How to Cure the Grip.

Remain quietly at home and take Cham,
berlain's Cough Remedy as directed and a
quick recovery is sure to follow. That
remedy counteracts any tendency of the
grip to result in pneumonia, which is
really the only serious danger. Among
the tens Of thousands who have used il
for the grip, not one case has ever been
reported that did not recover. For sale
by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
Danger of Colds and La Grippe.

The greatest danger from colds and ls
grippe is their resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. Among the tens
of thousands who have used this remedy
for these diseases, we have yet to learn OF
single case having resulted in pneu'
monia, which shows conclusively that ii
is certain preventive of that dangerous
malady It will cure cold or an attack
of la grippe in less time than any other
treatment. 1t is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
The Bamberg Herald
ESTABLISHED MAY lSt, 1891.
Il. ". KNIGHT, Editor.

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welcomed. Those of a personal nature
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
SURGEONS Knife Not Needed.

Surgery is no longer necessary to cure
piles DeWitt's Witch HaZel.Salvc cure:
such cases at once, removing the nccessi
ty for dangerous, painful and expensive
operations. For scalds. cuts, burns
wounds, bruises, sores and skin disease:
it is uncqualed. Beware of counterfcits
Bamberg Pharmacy, A. c. Reynolds
Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-13
A Horrible Outbreak

"Of large sores on my little daughters
head developed into case of scald head
writes G. d. Isbill of Morganton, Tenn.
but Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely
cured her. It's a guaranteed cure for
eczema, letter, salt, rheum, pimples, sores,
ulcers and piles Only 90 cents at Thos.
Blacks and DIR. j. B. Blacks.