The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-04-24
BRANCHVILLE BREVITIES.
Death of Mr.. Metts-Lecture-NeW
Buildings Going Up-Person-
ais. Etc.

BRANCHvILLE, April 21.-Last Tuesda.
morning our town was saddened by tn
death of Mr.. E. P. Metts, one of our mos
highly respected and estimable citizens
He was the second son of Mrs. Mary Mett
and of the late Andrew Metts, who wa
laid to rest not m ore than six months ago
The deceased was just in the prime of life
and had been an efficient employee of thu
Southern Railway for many years. III
leaves behind him many sad heart te
mourn his untimely death. The whole
community joins me in extending heart
felt grief for the bereaved and strickened
family. His remains were inferred in the
Branchville cemetery Wednesday.
The graded school sent merry and
jolly crowd last Tuesday to the Exposi'
ton. There was enough to occupy two
coaches, and the children "did the Mid.
way" They returned at 2 o'clock Wed,
nesday morning and all reported to have
had a good time Branchville is now
doing her share for the Exposition.
DR.. w. E. Hall delivered an impressive
and eloquent lecture in the city hall Sun
day afternoon. Dr.. Hall not only amused
his large audience but also gained their
enthusiasm and admiration. He shoots
out his words so fast that he doesn't take
time to breathe. He will also deliver q
lecture Monday night entitled, How to
Become Wife and Stay So" One-third
of the receipts is to 60 to the Branchville
library.
Mr.. J. D. D. Fairey contemplates build
ing two-story brick store on Main street
shortly. He has already given the con-
tract for the brick to Mr.. w. NJ. Warren
and over half is-fnished. Our town is
certainly "booming." There only re-
mains a few wooden stores now, and
shortly we expect none.
Mr.. P. G. Dukes is adding a portion to
his house, and he will soon have an up
to-date residence.
The infant son of Mr.. T. B. Fairey died
last Monday night. Mr.. Fairey is con-
stantly enduring reverses.
Mrs. E. w. Fairey, formerly of Orange
burg, but now of Branchvjlle, has opened
up the Merchant Hotel.
Mr.. Kivy Pearlstine will leave Thurs
day morning for Charleston, where he
will begin to study medicine.
Mr.. w. A. Burhage, our night-operat-
or, has been deathly sick in Pregnalls, but
now we are glad to say he is rapidly i'm
proving.
The boys "got boozy'' Saturday night,
and Buoy Rickenbacker, negro, remains
with fractured skull to show the results.
Mr.. G. E. Myers has left for saltke-
hatchie in order to obtain a position as
telegraph operator.
Miss Laurye Frierson spent last Tues
day and Wednesday in Bamberg.
Mr.. R. NJ. Bruce, who is connected with
THE BAMBERa HERALD, spent pleasant
Sunday with cousins here.
Mr.. T. L. Pearlstine made flying trip
to Ehrhardt last week and came back
sloaded" all the way. He also spent Sun
day in st. Matthews.
DR.. Wimberly visited St. George, his
former home, Sunday.
Miss Jennie Smith will soon leave for
Barnwell to establish & photograph gal
lery.
Miss Nettie Munson, of Macon, Ga, is
on short visit here, the guest of her
brother, Mr. T. B. Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mead, of Macon, are
boarding at Cooper's. Mr.. Mad is re-
pairing the telegraph line from here to
Charleston.
Miss Lena Karesh returned from Cam
den last Monday evening.
Measles is spreading rapidly among the
children. HERAEs.