The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
Branchyille BrevitieS.

BRANCHvILLE, July 1.-Two young
bows caused much disturbance last week
ON the streets, and it was found necessary
to exert extreme methods to keep peace
and harmony. Quietness now prevails
but the street lamps are being smashed Dy
unknown parties. The cop has susplc'
ions, vet no positive proof.
= July 4th will be duly celebrated by a
DELIGHTFUL picnic at Canal Lake about two
miles from here. The public Is invited
and already multitudes of people antlcl'
pate attending.
Allthe business houses now close up al
z 7o'clock, in order to allow their respective
clerks to recrcate for the next day. One
certain establishment has deliberately re-
fused to close up. Action ought to be
brought against these parties that Will
compel them to obey.
Miss Ethel Pearlstine, who graduated
with first honors last Friday from the
Misses Gibbes' High School, of Charles
ton, returned Sunday night, and is pre-
pairing to make herself "at home" Miss
Ethel was the smallest and youngest
graduate in her class, and deserves much
praise. Mrs. R. and Sol. Pearlstine at
tended the graduating exercises from
here
The Branchville and Bowman train
conveyed crowd of negroes to Gavlns
Sunday for Union. This train doesn't
usually Fly" on Sundays, but was charter
ed especially for the occasion.
Last Wednesday the angels came and
bore away the beautiful seven-months-old
daughter, Marion, of Mr.. and Mrs. G. L.
Bruce Our sympathy is with the be-
reaved parents.
The doctors report that sickness has de-
creased materially in the last month, but
the continuation of this hot weather Will
certainly increase the number OF the SICK
The Branchville baseball team is try
ing to arrange game with the Ehrhardt
bows next week at Howells old mill. At
the same time crowds Of people will be
present from the surrounding country,
and picnic will be in order.
Hon. A. S. Dukes and daughter, Miss
Matte, attended the picnic at Canaan, In
Orangeburg county, Saturday. MIR. Dukes
isaspiring for the legislature in the above
county, and undoubtedly better candi-
date could not be elected.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Henderson are visit,
ing relatives and friends in the up-coun-
try. They will return about July 10th
and then Mr.. Henderson will be elected
to the management of the business OF
Dukes & Co. Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson
were recently teachers in the Branchville
graded school.
Mr.. X. F. Dukes and wife, of Orange
burg. have been spending several days
here. their former home Weare always
clad to see home folks in our midst. Mr.
Dukes is confident of Jim Tillman's elec'
ton. We shall see when the votes are
cast and counted.
Mr.. Harry Groves, of Roanoke, Va.
is on an extended visit to his parents.
Messrs. Asbury Dukes and Kivy Pearls
tine happened to fall in Ehrhardt for a
few hours last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Johnstone, of St.
George, spent pleasant Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. j. J. Hutto.
The many friends OF Miss Ray Tobish,
of Trenton, n j., will be sorry to learn
of her sad death, which occurred Sunday
morning.
Miss Jimmie Cooner has returned from
Savannah. where she has been for the
past three months with her sister, Mrs
S. L. Byrd.
Notice what the boys had and will have
to contend with. Set your caps" boys
and give them all a delightful stay:
Miss Cora Belle Spcights, of Henderson,
vile, S. c., visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. },
Hutto last week.
Misses Leila and Julia Belle Merchant,
of Orangeburg, are spending this week
with Mrs J. W. Fairey
The two charming daughters of Mrs. S.
D. Dantzler are expected to return from
Bamberg shortly.
Misses Etfie and Mary Belle King, of
Orangeburg, are expected this week. AL
so Misses Marie Murdaugh and Myra
Hooton, and others, OF Bamberg,
Miss Mamye Helm, of Monroe, n. G.,
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bass shortly
This is only half. Let them all come
The more, the merrier. HERMEs.