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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
4 Bashful Bridegroom.

4 friend sends us the following story:
'Whcn | was young was the most bash
full boy West of the AllcgLanicS. |
wouldn't look ut girl, much less speak
to L maiden; but for al that ! fell dcspcr
ately in love with 4 sweet beautiful neigh
Dor girl. 1t was 4 desirable match on
both sides, and the old folks saw the drift
and fixed it up. l thought l should die
thinking of it. | was q gawky, awkward
country lout, about 19 years of age; she a
refined and fairly we'll educated girl in a
country and at a time when girls had
superior advantages, and were, therefore,
superior in culture to the boys. | fixed
the day off as far as could have it put.
| lay awake in cold pcrspiration as the
time drew near and shivered with agony
as thought of the terrible ordeal. The
dreadful day came; went through the
program somehow in daZed mechanical
way; the guests one by one departed,
and my hair began to stand on end. felt
like fleeing to the woods, or spending the
night in the barn, or leaving for the West
never to return. was deeply devoted to
Sallie | loved her harder than q mule
can kick but that dreadful ordeal lcOuld
not, | dare not stand it. Finally the last
guest was gone, the bride retired, the
family gone to bed, and | was left with
the old man. John said he, you can take
that candle; you will find your room just
above this. Good night John, and may
the Lord have mercy on your soul, and
with q mischievOus twinkle of the eye the
old man left the room. When | heard
him slam distant door staggered to my
feet and seized the candle with nervous
grasp. I knew that it could not be
avoided, yet hesitated to meet my fate
like man. A happy thought struck me.
| hastily climbed the stairs, marked the
position of the landing and the door of
the bridal chamber. l could not have dis
robed in that holy chamber, where awaited
me trembling girl. l therefore decided
to make the usual preparations without,
blow out the light, open the door and
friendly darkness would at least mitigate
the horror of the situation. 1t was soon
done, the dreadful moment had come, l
was ready, I blew out the light, grasped
the door knob with q deathly and nervous
grasp. Onemoment and it would be over.
| leaped within and there, around a
glowing hickory fire with candle bright
" burning ON the bureau, was the blush
ing bride surrounded by the six lovely
bridesmaids !"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
The Derndest Fool l Eyer Seem"

The late Sol Smith Russell often told
of an encounter with the native of one
night-stand where he and his company
had acted the previous evening. Russell
and his companions were waiting the
train when an elderly chap with yarn
jacket and in overalls walked up, eyed
the star a minute or two and asked:
"Be you the feller that cut up capers at
Parker's Hall last night
my company and I gave a perform
ance there last evening-yes," replied
Russell, politely.
Thought so! I was there and I had
to laugh sometimes. I wanted to tell you
about my boy. He's just your way-ain't
no good for work. Won't stick to any
thing, but wants to play clown and crack
Jokes all the time He's got job at the
hub factory; but all he does is keep the
men a-laug Chin when they orter be work
in You orter take him long with your
troupe; for he's the derndest fool l ever
seem"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
4 Tvpical South African Store.

O. r. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays
River, Cape Colony, conducts a store
typical of South Africa, at which can be
purchased anything from the proverbial
needle to an anchor.'' This store is
situated in a valley nine miles from the
nearest railway station and about twenty
five miles from the nearest town. MIR.
Larson says: 81 am favored with the
custom of farmers within radius OF
thirty miles, to many of whom have
supplied Chamberlain's remedies. All
testify to their value in household where
a doctors advice is almost out of the ques-
ton. Within one mile of my store the
population is perhaps sixty. Of these,
within the past twelve months, no less
than fourteen have been absolutely cured
by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This
must surely be a record" For sale by
Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
His COMPROMISE,

Mr.. Potter was giving his son few
words of fatherly counsel as to his treat
ment of his young wife. Now when
you have any little difference Of opinion,
said Mr. Potter, in his most judicial
manner, eff you can't persuade Margaret
that you arc in the right, you must com
promise with a good grace
"Pll try to- said the son, respectfully.
81 we'll remember little experience |
had with your mother the summer after
we were marrird,' continued Mr. Potter.
81 wanted TO spend six weeks at Saratoga,
and your mother preferred to spend the
time in takin@a trip through Canada It's
thirty odd years ago, but well remember
the arguments had before | compro-
missed
"How did you do it" asked the son.
eve spent five weeks and a half in
Canada" said Mr.. Potter, land from Fri
day night until Monday morning in
Saratoga"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
THE MILKY WAY.
A System Which Gives Us a Vague
Idea Of the Eternity of Space.

A System Which Gives Us a Vague
Idea Of the Eternity of Space.
The Milky Way, the grandest feature
Of the armament which bends above
u.s." the hazy path which SO majestic
ally bands the whole fabric Of the
skies together, is now known to be
composed of a grand aggregation Of at
least 100000 suns, each as large as
or larger than that which makes yege-
table and animal life an earthly possi-
bility. One is apt when allowing the
mind to revert to the contemplation Of
these misty and indistinct astronomical
subjects to measure their magnitude
or attempt to measure it by making
terrestrial comparisons.
1t is obvious, however, upon more
mature reflection that such compari-
SONS are worse than "odious." The bulk
of our sun exceeds that Of the earth
100000 times, being GOO times great
er than that Of the bulk Of his whole
train Of planets taken collectively. This
being the case, what basis can we use
for calculating the magnitude OF 49,
100000 suns, each, as have said be-
fore, probably larger than that which
gives US heat and light?
The infinite number Of suns which,
taken together, make up the Milky
Way are not set at uniform distance
from our earth or even from our sun.
In fact, they appear to work altogeth-
er Independently Of either this mum
dane sphere or our GLORIOUS orb OF
day" The majority Of them are plant
ed at distance too remote to be even
measured or understood.
Some Of them are so near (0 that
light. which travels at the rate Of
1s5, ,O0V miles per second, would cross
the distance between US and them in
the period Of about an even ten years.
Others, however, are so remote that it
would take a full thousand years for
their light to reach US.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Hot Road To Travel.

A drummer on horseback lost his way
and, bcwildcrcd in the Georgia woods, a
sign board nailed to q tree attracted his
attention.
1t had been posted where some pious
folks had been holding campmeeting
and read: "You are on the Way to Hell. y
He logged On; and meeting a farmer
driving an OK team, he said to him:
II understand I'm on the road to hell
How far is it from here"
The farmer eyed him for few seconds
and noting his mudsplashed boots and
haggard appearance, drawled out:
You orter know more erbout it than
do. You look like you'd jest broke loose
from thar r'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Put His Foot in it.

Mrs. Ferguson reached over, took a
long dark hair off her husbands shoulder,
and held it up for his inspection.
THAT" he said, angry at her implied
suspicion, "is from the horses name. l
have just been currying him."
What made you suppose" she asked
hauehtily, that thonght it anything
else?"
At which he srahnk back behind his
newspaper again, feeling as if he had
kicked hard at something and missed it.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
A True BillviIle Incident.

The mean man had taken all the effects
of the old couple tc satisfy the mortgage.
In the back of his buggy he had tied and
slowed away three hogs and thirty
chickens, while the only COW they pos
sessed was following at a ropes end,
hitched behind the vehicle.
Touched by the tears of the woman,
the mean man stopped, gazing thought
fully on the chickens, handed back pair
Of fat pullets, with the remark:
SISTER Jinkins, l hain't got the heart
to leave you with nuthin' tall. To-
morrer'll be Sunday. Take these here
pullets, an cook 'em brown an juicy, an
I'll stop by and take dinner with you, an
have a word O prayer, an ak the good
Lord to temper the wind to the shorn
lamb r'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
A Curious State Of Affairs.

You must be very cautious how you
treat your neighbor in Isle Of Jersey,
for he can have you arrested on the
slightest pretext and If he has a
grudge against you can bring about
such a calamity by simply giving fic-
tional account of your misconduct to
the nearest lawyer. The latter will de-
mand a fine, and should you decline to
pay it he will cause you to be thrown
into prison to await trial. Then, even If
you are acquitted on the ground that
the charge Is unfounded, you have alb
solutely no claim against your persecu-
tor, though you may have suffered a
couple Of months imprisonment for
nothing.-London Tit-Bits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
The Worst Form.

Multitudes are singing The praises of
Kodol, the new discovery which is max
ing so many sick people we'll and weak
people strong by digesting what they eat,
by cleansing and sweetening the stomach
and by Transforming their food into the
kind of pure, rich, red blood that makes
you feel good all over. Mrs. Cranfill, of
Troy, I. T., writes: For number of years
I was troubled with indigestion and dys.
pepsia which grew into the worst form.
Finally I was induced to Use Kodol and
after using four bottles l am entirely
cured. heartily recommend Kodol to all
sufferers from indigestion and dyspepsia.
Take dose after meals. 1t digests what
you eat. Bamoerg Pharmacy; A. G.
Reynolds, Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
ONLY Seyen$Left.

Mr. B. NJ. Spratt, of Chester, was in
our city Wednesday. Inquiry of him re-
vealed the fact that Col. L. W. Spratt,
formerly of Charleston and later distin-
guished citizen of Jacksonville Fla, is
still living at Jacksonville. 1t recalled
the fact that of the many signers of the
original Ordinance of Secession only
seven survive. They are:
Henry McIver, Cheraw, S. G.
r. A. Thompson, Walhalla, S. c.
Peter Stokes, Hampton, S. G.
Jos. D. Pope, Columbia, S. 9.
j. H. Carlisle, Spartanburg, S. G.
r. G. Logan, Kingstree, S. G.
L. w. Spratt, Jacksonville, Fla.
-Yorkyille YcOman.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
To Fr-.her Divide Races.

The Columbi' Record says Representa-
tive John McMaster, of Richland county,
is preparing bill for introduction in the
coming session of the Legislature, provid-
ing for separate cells and accommodations
for white and negro prisoners on the
chain gang.
Mr. McMaster states that he has seen
several instances of white and black
prisoners being chained together working
the roads, and he thinks it should be
stopped
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
His Life In Peril.

II just seemed to have gone all to
pieces" writes Alfred Bee, of Welfare
Tex, "biliousness and lame back had
made life burden. I couldn't eat OF
sleep and felt almost too worn out to work
when began to use Electric Bitters, but
they worked wonders. Now 1 sleep like
a top, can eat anything, have gained in
strength and enjoy hard work" They
give vigorous health and new life to weak
sickly, rundown people. Try them. Only
soc at Bamberg Pharmacy; H. G. Rice OF
Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Burns as q Tax Collector.

In the olden days candles were taxed
articles, and it was the duty Of Burns,
as an excise officer, to see that the
tax was not evaded. He generally
looked the other way, however, as
when passing through the kitchen one
night at William Lorimer's Of Ken
nishall, where the gudewife was busy
making candles, he merely remarked,
Faith, madam, ye're thrang the
nicht," and passed into the parlor.-
Blackwood's Magazine.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Forty Years Torture.

To be relieved from torturing disease
after 40 years torture might well cause
the gratitude of anyone. That is what
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve did for c.
Hancy, Geneva, o. He says: Dew tits
Witch Hazel Salve cured ME of piles after
l had suffered 40 years" Cures cuts,
burns, wounds, skin diseases. Beware of
counterfeits. Bamberg Pharmacy; A. c.
REYNOLDS Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

A member of the bar at Buffalo, while
arguing an appeal at the general term of
the Supreme court, was greatly irritated
by the frequent expressions of dissent
made by the court to his propositions of
law. Pausing abruptly at length, in the
midst CT his argument, he exclaimed with
marked emphasis:
"It will, perhaps, be eXcusable in me to
remark that this court strongly reminds
me of a Demerra team"
"What?" exclaimed the presiding Judge
"What kind of team may that be?"
'It is said to be composed oftwo mules
and jackass," was the reply.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

In Switzerland, the ideal republic of the
world, the school house is the most elegant
of all the buildings in the :own-thc per-
lection of mechanical genius without and
of artistic talent within. The sight of the
building is an inspiration. 1t is the towns
pride Pupils are taught good manners,
good morals, patriotism, love and respect
for the home, for parents, for all in
authority, cleanliness of person; proper
respect for their fellow-man. The love
for the true and the beautiful is incul-
Gated. Ideals arc created. The school is
the greatest uplifting force in the rcpub-
lie. A Swiss statesman visiting in America
observed very high fence around a
farmers orchard. He asked as to the pur-
pose of the fence He was told that it
was to keep out the boys. "What?" said
he, 'have you no schools in America 90
Charles J. Parker of North Carolina.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Stricken With Paralysis.

Henderson Grimett, of this place, was
stricken with partial paralysis and com
pletely lost the use of one arm and side.
After being treated by an eminent ply
sician for quite a while without relief,
nv wife recommended Chamberlain 8
Pain Balm, and after using two bottles of
it he is almost entirely cured.-Geo. R.
Mcdonald, Man, Logan county, W. Va:
Several other very remarkable cures of
partial paralysis have been effected by the
use of this liniment. 1t is most widely
known, however, as cure for rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises. Sold by Bam-
berg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

"The fastest selling article l have in
my store" writes druggist c. T. Smith,
of Davis, KY, "is DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and colds,
because it always cures. In my six years
of sales it has never failed. 1haye known
it to save sufferers from throat and lung
diseases, who could get no help from
doctors or any other remedy Mothers
rely on it, best physicians prescribe it,
and Bamberg Pharmacy; H. G. Rice of
Denmark, guarantee satisfaction or refund
price. Trial bottles free. Regular sizes,
SOC and 81.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

The excitement incident to travelling
and change of food and water often brings
on diarrhea, and for this reason no one
should leave home without bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy. For sale ny Bamberg
Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Look Out For Fever,

Biliousness and liver disorders at this
season may be prevented by cleansing the
system with DeWitt's Little Early Risers
These famous little pills do not gripe.
They move the bowels gently, but copi-
ously, and by reason of the tonic proper
ties, give tone and strength to the glands.
Bamberg Pharmacy; A. c. Reynolds,
Ehrhardt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

A fellow who was badgering simple
minded old man about the miracle of
Balaam's ass, finally said: "How is it
possible for an ass to talk like a man ?"
"Well," replied the honest old believer,
with meaning emphasis, * don't see why
it amt as easy for an ass 20 talk like a
man as for man to talk like an ass !'-
Children's Visitor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

A short time since "Cub," one of the
negro characters OF Columbus Miss, was
standing at the artesian well in the middle
of Main street, catching a bucket of water,
when a big, black, pompous-looking
preacher walked up and, being stranger
in the town, asked: "Rruddcr, kin yo'
tell me eff dis am good water?"
Cub" answered very proudly, stand
ing strai ght with lis head thrown back
"Good water? Well, l reckon, nigger
dis am good water Doan you know dat:
Fur amt hit bin scarialiZed by all de
freenoligist Nv de State Nv Mississippi
an foun' to persist Nv three parts; two
parts Nv ox-hide-ungas, an de udder part
of hidefoby; en- want dis here we'll bo'ed
befo' dc war! Say, nigger, whars yo
frum, anyhow ?"-New York Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Ont OF Deaths Jaws,

"When death seemed very near from a
severe stomach and liver trouble, that l
had suffered with for years." writes P.
Muse, Durham, N. c., ''Dr. Kings New
Life Pills saved my life and gave perfect
health" Best pills on earth and only Csc
at Bamberg Pharmacy; H. e. Rice Of
Denmark
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

Get free sample of Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets at Bamberg
Pharmacy. They are easier to take and
more pleasant in effect than pills. Then
their use is not followed by constipation
as is often the case with pills. Regular
size. Csc. per box.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Americas Famous Beauties

Look with horror on skin eruptions,
blotches, sores, pimples. They don't have
them, nor will any one, who uses Buck
lens Arnica Salve. 1t glorities the face.
Eczema or salt rheum vanish before it.
1t cures sore lips, chapped hands, chill
blains. Infalble for piles. 25c at Bam'
berg Pharmacy; H. c. Rice of Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
Success Not Sure.

"Well," said the cheerful wife, who
thought she had soprano voice, IF the
worst comes to the worst could keep the
wolf from the door by singing"
II don't doubt that would do it, re-
piled her pessimistic husband, "but sup
pose the wolf should happen to be deaf?'
philadelphia Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

When you wake up with a bad taste in
your mouth, go at once to Bamberg Phar-
macy and get free sample of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One
or two doses will make you we'll. They
also cure biliousness, sick headache and
constipation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

Nothing but work and worry day after
day" sighed Mrs Peck. 81 suppose I'll
never rest in peace until Pm in my grave"
"And neither will |, my dear" meekly
rcioined the poor man, who was known
to the community at large as Mrs. Peck's
husband
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

"Does my boy" inquired the parent,
seem to have natural bent in any one
direction ?"
Eyes, sir" said the teacher. He gives
every indication of being captain of in
dustry some day. He gets the other boys
to do all his work for him."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

care you the defendant?" asked the
man in the courtroom, speaking to an old
negro. mo, boss,'' was the reply. 81
amt done nOthin to be called names like
dat Pse got lawyer here who does the
defensing." Then who are You?" "Pse
the gentleman that stole the chickens"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
The Bamber:g Herald.
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You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
Simply iron and quinine in tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. Price soc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23
a Weak
Stomach h

Indigestion is often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority says
the harm done thus exceeds that from
the excessive use Of alcohol. Eat all
the good food you want but don't over
load the stomach. A weak stomach
may refuse to digest what you eat.
Then you need q good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with
out the stomach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tonics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces,
sary. Kodol quickly relieves the feel
ing Of fulness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures indigestion.
kOd0l Natures Tonic,
Prepared only BY E. @. DEWITT & Co., Chicago
TheH. bottle contains 2k times the Soc sixa
Bamberg Pharmacy and A. e. Reynolds
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

DR.. Lorenz, of Vienna, came over to
Chicago and performed an operation on
the little daughter of Mr.. Armour. One
hip was dislocated from birth. He put it
in place and encased the part in plaster
of paris, which will have to remain six
months. His charge was $150,000. He
operated on a half dozen poor people for
nothing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

Breaking your neck must be a paying
business. A Chicago man broke his
upper spinal column, got $50, 900 damages,
holds up his head by means of steel braces
and is enjoying life. But, don't try it;
you might not be 50 fortunate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

Clerk-"Tm sorry, sir, but I cannot sell
you morphine" Homely Customer
"Why, do I look like a man who would
kill himself 2" Clerk-"I don't know, but
if I looked like you should be tempted.
Detroit Free Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

Mr.. Austin Livingston, a prominent
farmer living near North in Orangeburg
county, committed suicide last Monday
by shooting himself with gun.
"Afflictions are often blessings in dis
euise," SAYS the Manayunk philosopher.
"The dog that has no tail has no fear of
small BOYS with tin cans. Philadelphia
Record
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

Husband (angrily)-,Were you always
as foolish as you are now?
Wife (calmly)-No dear. Don't you
remember that | refused sou three times
before l was foolish enough to marry
VnnS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-23

A famous Georgia editress says: There
is no rule about the way men take on
about marriage; one will shoot himself
because woman won't marry him, and
another because she did,"