The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-24
BranchYille BreYitieS.

BRANcHv1LLE, July 22.-The game o
base ball between Ehrhardt and Branch
vile was played last Wednesday a
Howells old mill and resulted in a vic
tory for US, 1s to f. The game started al
3 o'clock, in the heat of the day, anc
several fellows came very near being
prostrated. Everybody arrived at the
mill about II o'clock, and then the fun
commenced Crowds of ladies from both
places were in attendance, who assisted in
making the fun merrier At dinner time
the contents of the baskets were spread
out for those that were disposed to eat.
1t was measly shame to wipe up Ehr-
hardt so near their home, but it couldn't
be helped. The "tenth inning" resulted
in fight between one of our nonplayers
and one of Ehrhardt's. No serious
damage occurred. The young complies
were conveyed through the Feature" of
the grounds, the "old mill, free of charge.
Our men hit so many two base-hits that
they could not be recorded. Score by
innings:
Branchyille2 0 o 81 % 3-1S
Ehrhardt OOO O02 T. 4
Batteries: Branchville, Fairey and
Pearlstine Ehrhardt, Dannelly aud Sease
Struck out by Fairey 9; Dannelly 3.
Time-1.4O. Umpire-Mr. Ritter.
Hon. A. F. H. Dukes is now preparing
to erect a double-story, two-store, brick
building SO by 65 The contract has been
awarded to Mr.. w. NJ. Warren, who is
now hauling material for its construction.
This building will be decided improve
ment in Branchville's progress and will
help to enliven achievements. One of
the stores has already been leased by the
Branchville Supply Co., and will be oc-
cupied as soon as finished. Mr.. Dukes
has turned over his business to his SON
in-law and does not expect to 60 into
mercantile business again, anyhow at the
present.
County campaign meetings begin this
week, and to-day we will be infested
with candidates seeking various offices.
Your correspondent is no politician and
doesn't care to give his opinion on the
different candidates. Usually on cam
paigns the people here indulge in fights,
but we earnestly hope that everything
will pass off peacefully and uneventful.
Mr.. Daniel Metts, section-master on
the Branchville and Bowman railroad,
was seriously injured one day last week
by falling timber. Besides being injured
in the abdomen, Mr.. Metts fell backwards
and his skull was fractured. He is now
doing as we'll as can be expected.
The refreshing rains have afforded
bright prospects to the farmers, who are
now rejoicing over the outlook.
The Postal Telegraph office was draped
1nf Of ho
death of Pres. Jno. W. Mackey, which
occurred in London.
Quite an enjoyable lawn party was
given Monday night in Mrs. j. N. Byrd's
park Ice-cold watermelons were served.
The streets are going through a general
system of thorough cleaning. The present
council believes in retaining the health
of the town.
The Sunbeam Society will give an
Friday night in the hall to
raise funds for the Baptist church.
The railroad company has emptied
of tons of coal in the coal yards
in order to be prepared for the strike.
Branchville vs.. Orangeburg next Tues
day, at Orangeburg. Our boys are now
in fine trim and are getting prepared to
win various games in the near future.
The base ball association has placed a
bulletin board on main street for the ex-
elusive use of their latest issues.
Miss Mamye Helm, an attractive and
beautiful young lady of Monroe, N. c.,
has arrived, and with her mother, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bass.
Mr.. Thos. L. Pearlstine has gone to
to accept a position with lis
brother in-law, MIR. H. Wolff. Branch
ville's loss is Allendale's gain.
Mr.. Robt Strobel, of Blackville, spent |
and Sunday with relatives.
DR.. Wimberly paid flying trip to St.
Georges, his former home, Sunday.
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