The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-07-16
Branchyille's Message.

BRANcHv1LLE, July 13.-Branchyille
met defeat in their struggle on the
diamond last Tuesday afternoon with the
Orangeburg amateurs. While the scores
were little heavy on both sides, the
game was interesting throughout. and not
until the ending Of the ninth inning was
the Orangeburg team confident of victory
Sorentrue did some good pitching for
Orangeburg. The batteries were: Branch
vile, Jackson, Crum and Pearlstine;
Orangeburg, Sorentrue and Schiftley.
The Branchville literary and social
circle temporarily reorganized this week
for the ostensible purpose of withdraw
ing certain sum which was deposited in
the bank about ten years ago by the old
organization. This money will be ap-
APPLIED to the school library.
The board of health is seriously handl-
capped in their efforts to better the sani-
tary condition of the town by the fact
that they lack the enforcing power and
are not sufficiently supported by the town
council. This is one of the greatest draw
backs to the regulation of any system,
and we understand the reason for this
non-support is because the council does
not want to hurt the feelings of anyone.
We submit this is a poor and fiimsy
reason, and is rather confession OF
weakness than of inability to execute the
orders of the board. The board of health
can and ought to be supreme within the
scope of their powers, SO long as they act
impartially for the general good.
Crops in this section were in excellent
condition up to Thursday mornings rain,
but now it is feared grass will have full
sway.
Protracted meetings are being conduct
ed at the Methodist church this week by
the pastor, Rev. s. A. Nettles.
With the revenue which this town re-
ceives from the dispensary, from licenses,
and from street taxes, we can afford to
have a modern sewerage system, and
nothing short of that ought to suffice. In
two years the council has almost paid up
for the city hall and it will be a waste of
time and money to expend the funds in
opening bitches and laying terra Gotta
piping without regard to any system and
the slope of the country. There is only
one perfect way, and that is to employ
the services of q competent civil engineer
who can study thoroughly the declivity
of the country and point out way to
effectively drain the town. For years
they have been actually trying to force
water up grade, contrary to all laws OF
nature. Wswould suggest public meet
ing of the citizens who can discuss this
matter intelligently and send in a petition
to the council.
Charles Eady, colored, will have to face
Judge Byrd Wednesday night on the
charge of interfering with the marshal in
the performance of his duties. Charles is
an old offender, and he seems to be as
fortunate as poor old Happy Hooligan"
in always having to pay penalty for bis
misdeeds.
Miss Alice Heidi, of Charleston, is the
guest of the Misses Groves.
Miss Carrie Edwards, of Creston, is the
guest of Miss Belle Dukes.
Messrs. Alex. Jennings and Selby Ashe,
of the Fork, were in town Sunday.
Miss Mary Ryan, of Orangeburg, is on
q visit to friends.
Miss Eva Karesh has returned from
trip to Charleston.
Miss Bessye Mann, charming and
vivacious young graduate of the Colum-
bia Female College, is visiting her brother,
DR.. L. Junius Mann.
Miss, Elma Bradshaw, of Rowesville,
was the guest of the Misses Watson last
week.
Misses jamie Cooner and Bessye Reeves
have returned from a two weeks visit to
Savannah and Thunderbolt. 8. 8. r.