The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-03-20
Branehyille BrevitieS.

BRANCHyILLE, March 17.-lt was frst
supposed that the CHASTITY form was Bar
tow Warren, the notorious express robber
and murderer, that had been found about
a quarter of mile from where the safe
had been secreted; but later details and
careful examination point to show that
the body answers his description exactly.
Special marks and bruises were examined
by different friends and relatives, and
they reported in the affirmative, Your
correspondent and others viewed the body
Immediately after it was taken from the
water, but, as his face was badly disfgur-
ed and body decomposed, it could not be
recognized with certainty. Relatives
and friends at first were inclined to be-
live that it was the body of some one else,
but they now admit the mystery. His
attending doctors viewed the body and
remembered different recognizable marks.
The description of his pistols and vest
ments and other things have been print
ed in other papers, and it is needless to
insert here. Several express officials
viewed the body, and returned with ad-
miration that they had at last solved the
dark mystery. The body was prepared
for burial by Abe Pearlstine, and the
grave was dug in an open field, near the
historical scene, and the coffin was about
to be lowered, when relatives took pos
session of the corpse and conveyed it to
the family burying ground near Williams.
1t is necessary to mention that the body
was first seen by Cornelius OFT, at Minus
landing, when the latter was setting out
his nets. Mr. OFT says, 'carrions were
flying to and fro, and for curiosity's sake,
went in that direction" with the above
result. Mr.. OFT also says that he does not
expect any reward for his discovery.
Pinckney Carson, the colored man from
whom the team was demanded by the
express robbers to transport the safe to
the Edisto river, says he can now rest q
little more comfortable. Dan Bars, the
alleged accomplice, has position in the
express Office at Charleston.
Some 'sfake show" presented two per-
formances here last Wednesday and
Thursday night, respectively. The man
agsr esthe company claimed to be hyp-
notist, ETC., but he disguised his audience
and was Kissed out.
There are bright indications that large
crowd will attend our ball on Tuesday
night, April first. Invitations have been
sent out, announcing the committees and
they have already begun to work diligent-
ly in preparation for the desired evening.
An entertainment will be given in the
hall Friday night, the proceeds of which
will 60 to the Mite Society. The young
ladies are working earnestly and hope to
make it financial success.
Quite large crowd from here anticipate
taking in the Ehrhardt ball, and from
thence to the Clear Pond picnic.
Branchville still continues to be the
centre of excitement. There is always
something to keep the people talking.
Numerous quantities of shad are
brought here every morning for market
by various fishermen Fish fries are now
on the increase.
Mr.. w. A. Dukes is erecting cozy re-
sidence on Church street.
A certain young lady in town con-
templates to leave her happy home"
soon. The date has not been announced
as yet.
Kiyy Pearlstine was in Ehrhardt two
days last week.
Mr.. Harry Murphy Of Bamberg, spent
Sunday here, the guest of --.
The weather has been disagreeable for
the last few days.
Miss Dora Harris, of Barnwell, is in
town on particular business"