The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-06-19
BranchyiIle BrevitieS.

| BRANCHvILLE, June 16.-Mr. Claude
Rigby. formerly of Reevesville, s. g., but
now of Illinois, went out with his cousin,
Mr.. Laurie Fairey, on fishing and hunt
ing expedition last week, and was accl-
dentally shot in the arm just above the
wrist. Before alighting into the boat he
attempted to lay his gun on the seat, out
unfortunately it slipped, both barrels
were discharged into his arm, tearing
away about two inches of flesh, the entire
width of both barrels, intlicting an ugly
and painful wound. The radial and ulnar
arteries and veins were rlddled ana
several shots pierced the flesh or ms
stomach, which are not CONSIDERED
dangerous, as he was standing slde-Wlse
to the gun. He was Immediately brought
to town and skillful medical attention
was rendered at once Mr. Rigby IS now
doing as we'll as can be expected. Pro-
found regret is felt by the community 1or
Mr.. Rigby's untimely misfortune. ,
The Branchville graded school closed
Friday the 18th instant, without any 1or,
NAL commencement exercises. TIE school
passed very successful year, ana tne
number of scholars increased Immensely
under the management of the efhcient
professor, J. B. Henderson. Just recently
the trustees saw tit to tear down the old,
dilapidated wooden barn and erect a
more suitable building, the outcome OF
which is that we now possess commo,
dious brick structure. The school will
give lawn party Tuesday night. Re-
freshments will be in order, and the pro-
ceeds of which will 60 for the beneht OF
the school library.
Picnics are the prevailing "fad" these
long, sultry days. Several have taken
place in the last week on the banks OF
the Edisto, river teeming In luscious hsh.
The Woodmen of the World, newly
organized lodge here, is increasing rapid
ly in membership. Eight men rode
BILLY" at the last initiation. A degree
team has been organized and will soon be
in sound working order.
Our town is building up rapidly and
certainly "booming" Mr.. j. D. D..
Fairey has lately completed handsome
residence on Railroad Avenue. Mr. W..
A. Dukes will soon move into his COM
Portable and cozy dwelling on Church
street. Mr.. S. S. Byrd will soon occupy
his double, brick store, which will be com.
pleted shortly. Let others keep the "ball
a'rollin''."
Crops in and around our vicinity are
doing nicely, and the farmers appear TO
be cheerful and contented with the bright
outlook.
Miss Eulalie Byrd, who has been at
tending the Columbia Female college, has
returned for the summer vacation. Mr.
Sol. S. Pearlstine, who has been student
at the University of Virginia, Charlottes-
vile, for the past two years, is now with
US. Mr.. Asbury Dukes, of Clemson, is
also spending his vacation at home. Mr..
Kivy Pearlstine, who is at present attend
inc the Charleston summer medical
school, will soon return, and then our
collegiate corps will be completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Henderson and Mr.
and Mrs. A. c. Wright will soon leave TOR
Laurens, in order to be present at the
forthcoming marriage of Miss Mamie Mae
Wright to Mr. Rhett Macomson.
Invitations are out announcing the com.
ment exercises of the Misses Gibbes'
High School, of Charleston, of which
Miss Ethel Pearlstine is a>graduate.
The recent death of Mr. W. B. Watson
has caused sincere mourning among rela-
tives and friends. Mr. Watson was an
excellent catcher behind the bat, and just
prior to his death he was an employee OF
the Southern Railway.
Mrs. s. D. Dantzler and her two daugh-
ters. of Alabama, are on a visit to Mr..
and Mrs G. E. Simmons. They lnteno
visiting relatives in Bamberg before re-
turning. -,
Mrs. Henry Wolff, of Allendale, paid
US short visit week before last.
Mr.. G. F. HERS spent pleasant day
with US last week.
Mrs. J. Karesh and children are visit
ing relatives and friends in Barnwell and
elsewhere.
Messrs. N. P. Murdaugh and T. L..
Pearlstine paid short calls to Ehrhardt
last week. BREF1s..