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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12
News from Olar.

OLAR, February 1O-Miss Bette Mat
thews has returned to her home in Willis
ton, after pleasant visit to friends here.
Auditor R. W. D. Rowell was here
Thursday and Friday taking tax returns.
Miss Lucia Matthews, who has been
teaching school near Bufords Bridge,
closed her school on Friday and left for
her home in Williston Sunday.
Miss Matte Matthews is visiting her
home in Williston this week.
Mr.. Otis Ritter, of the Kearse section,
was in town Sunday evening.
Judge M. D. Reid and Chas. 81. Sellers
went to Denmark to-day on business.
Miss Clara Rizer, of the Carlisle Fitting
School at Bamberg, is visiting her brother,
Mr.. G. F. Rizer.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. N. Rizer, of Colleton
county, spent Sunday as the guest OF their
son, Mr.. G. F. Rizer.
There was no preaching at the church
Sunday morning, owing to the bad
weather, but Rev. T. j. Sandifer preached
to large and attentive congregation
Sunday evening.
We are glad to welcome Mr. E. q. Camp
and his interesting family as residents OF
our little town. There is yet room for
more. Come who will. .~~
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Tendency of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is to-
ward preventive measures. The best
thought of the worlds being given to the
subject 1t is easier and better to prevent
than to cure. 1t has been fully demon
strated that pneumonia, one of the most
dangerous diseases that medical men have
to contend with, can be prevented by the
use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Pneumonia always results from cold or
from an attack of influenza (grip), and it
has been observed that this remedy count
eracts any tendency of these diseases to-
ward pneumonia. This has been fully
proven in many thousands of cases in
which this remedy has been used during
the great prevalence of colds and grip in
recent years, and can be relied npon with
implicit confidence. Pneumonia often
results from slight cold when no danger
is apprehended until it is suddenly dis.
covered that there is fever and difficulty
in breathing and pains in the chest, then
it is announced that the patient has pneu-
monia. Be on the safe side and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as
the cold is contracted. 1t always cures.
For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12
A Rirthday Party.

The ladies of the Home Mission Society,
of the Methodist church, will give an
entertainment at the home of Mrs. E. ..
Kirsch on Friday evening February IL,
at eight O'CLOCK, for the purpose of help
ing to purchase an organ tor the factory
chapel. They will give ''birthday party"
and request every one who attends to en-
close in an envelope as many pennies as
they are years old and present same as
admission fee. There will be rendered
during the evening an interesting pro-
gram, consisting Of music, recitatlons etc.
Also refreshments will be served free to
all. A novel feature Of the evening will
be post office for the mailing CT vale9-
tines. There will be delicious homemade
candies for SALE All are cordially invited
to attend.
"The deed done for charity's own sweet
sake
To your conscience no lasting burden
need make,
You will be welcomed with feelings SO
hearty
If you only will come to your own birth
day party"
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Branchville BreyitieS.

BRANCHviLLE, February Sit is with
the deepest sorrow and heartfelt SYM
pathy that we chronicle the death of
Mrs. Edith Black, wife of Mr.. j. W.
Black, and eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. \. Evans. Mrs Black had been i'll
for several weeks until Wednesday after
noon about o'clock when her soul took
its flight to the God she loved. While
her death had been expected for about a
week before the end came, it was severe
shock to her family AID friends by whom
she was surrounded when death laid his
cold and clammy hand upon her brow
and took away her breath. But twas
Gods will that she should 60, for all that
medical skill could do was done, and she
was tenderly nursed both day and night
by her loving family and sympathetic
friends, but it seemed that she was
destined to die. She was devoted wife
and an affectionate daughter, and her
family will greatly miss her. She leaves
an infant three months old. Her funeral
was preached in the Methodist church on
Thursday afternoon by Rev. S. A. Nettles.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Branchville cemetery. To the bereaved
and sad ones we extend heartfelt SYM
pathy.
DR.. J. S. Wimberly, who has been quite
sick, we are glad to note, is some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wolfe, of Allen
dale, are on visit to relatives-here.
Mrs. J. H. Roberts, of Ehrhardt, and
Miss Harley Able, of St. Matthews, at
tended the funeral of Mrs. J. w. Black.
Miss May Belle Crum, of Rowesville, is
visiting Miss Tinnie Berry.
DR.. Hall gave a lecture in the town
hall on Sunday afternoon. The subject
was, Mans Origin, Nature and Destiny"
and on Monday night in the graded
school chapel the subject was, 'The Fool
Killer" DR.. Hall is great favorite with
the people of Branchville as lecturer,
and is always greeted with a large at
tendance.
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Hartz0g Happenings.

HARTzoG, February 10.-Mrs. Wise is
spending some time with Mrs. JIG. Rhoad:
,>-~AaIf:: and Mrs. D. N. Rhoad visited at
Mr.. C. F. Rentz's Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. J. H. A. Garter visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. 3. Rhoad, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Evans and Miss Jennie
Evans, of Branchville, visited at Mrs.
Blacks Saturday.
Mr.. J. Wescoat Black spent. teW days
with his mother last week.
The first pindar-shelling of the season
was at Mr.. o. G. Rhoad's last Friday
night. There will be one tonight at Mr.
D. O. Hunters.
Mrs. J. G. Rhoad will give quilting
Friday and pindar-shelling that night.
Mr.. Hammond Carter, OF Oak Grove,
was in the vicinity Sunday night.
Miss Maggie Black was in our midst
Saturday and Sunday on her way back to
Kearse after attending the funeral OF her
sister, Mrs. J. w. Black. She was &C
companied back to Kearse by Mr.. j..
Wyatt Rhode.
Miss Meta Walker is spending few
DAYS with Miss Mamie Rhode. e.
Last Wednesday nighta business meet
ing of the Epworth League was held at
Zion church.
Miss Lillian Black is improving, we
are glad to say. WE.
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Dots from Folks Store

Folks STORE, February s-Mrs. I. H.
Kinard is spending a few days in Walter
boro this week.
Mr. Levi Kinard went up to Bamberg
Friday.
Mr.. Frank Ramsey, of Williamsburg,
was in our neighborhood Sunday.
Mrs. Lille Morris and little daughter,
Inez, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. NJ. Kinard.
Messrs. j. G. Kinard, James Morris,
Tom Stanley and Lem Bowers, Of Hamp-
ton, were in our vicinity Sunday.
Miss Matte Kinard, of Ehrhardt, is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. Howard Folk.
Mr. and Mrs. Elijah O'Quinn, of Island
ton, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. N.
Kinard Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma Warren, who has been sick
some time, is improving.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. Clarence Johns to Miss Vie
Breland, Thursday, February 9Th. Miss
Vie was the oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Breland. We wish them long
and happy life.
There will be an entertainment at
Lodge on the evening of February 18th
for the benefit of the N. E. church at that
place. Everybody is invited to attend.
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Country Correspondence.

On last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. Robt. Padgett, his daughter,
Lee. and Mr.. Elijah Zeigler were happily
married. Rev. E. NJ McKissick performed
the ceremony.
Capt. and Mrs. J. C. Mcmillan, OF Coils
ton. visited their son and daughters
families, Mr.. Emmett Mcmillan and Mrs.
J. W. Hill, last week.
A pound party was given at the home
of Mr.. Jettie Hughes last Friday evening.
Several homes in this vicinity are con-
templating anarantining against measles,
mumps, chicken pOx, and whooplng
cough, all of which is the most popular
past time in some places nowadays.
The writer has sheen thereP'
After the death of his father, Mr.. J. e.
Smith, of Ehrhardt, Mr.. D. P. Smith re-
signed the principalship of Long Branch
school, much to the disappointment OF
the entire community. But Mr.. Daniel
Carter, assistant at Oak Grove school,
has been elected and is teaching. The
school is flourishing under his manage
ment as before. :,
Miss Julia Bryan has a large enroll
ment at Hampton school.
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Claims Self-Defence.

WATERFORD, February 9.-The ac-
count of the killing Of Mr.. Henry W.
Bitch by Magistrate L. G. Behling, at
Meggett's Friday afternoon last, as given
in The Sunday News appears to be incor-
rect and misleading in some particulars.
1t is true that the trouble had it's origin
in dispute about piece of land leased
by Bitch from Behling, but af1davits of
several witnesses show that Behling tried
to avoid difficulty and shot Bitch in
self-defence.
Bitch, it appears, had on several occa-
sions abused Behling in violent manner
and had threatened to kill him. Behling
was advised by friends to arm himself for
protection. Friday morning, in going
about his farm, he carried his gun and en-
countered Bitch, who cursed and abused
him. Behling begged him to desist, as he
did not wish difficulty. Bitch, however,
went home and, arming himself with a
pistol and shotgun, again sought Behl-
ing, who shot him only when Bitch was
in the act of shooting him. Behling is
now in Jail, having surrendered to the
sheriff on Friday evening. His attorneys,
Howell & Gruber, will ask for bail imme-
diatelY.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

State of South Carolina-Bamberg
County-In the Court of Common Pleas.
C. Ehrhardt s. Sons, plaintiffs, against
Isaac w. Carter, as Administrator of
estate of W. II. Carter, defendant.
By virtue of an execution to me direct
ed by G. B. Free, clerk Of said court for
Bamberg county, have levied upon and
will sell in front of the court house door
at Bamberg, s. c., on Monday, the 2nd
day of March, 1903, (the same being sales
day for said month) during the usual hours
Of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash,
the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that piece or parcel of land situate,
lying and being in Three Mile township,
Bamberg county, containing sixty Coy
acres more or less, and bounded as fol-
lows: On the North and East by Little
Saltkehatchie swamp, and on the South
and West by lands of NJ. Fl. Smith.
Levied upon and to be sold as the prop
erty of the estate of W.. Il. Carter, de-
csaseh, to satisfy said execution and costs.
Purchaser to pay for all papers:
J. B. HUNTER,
Sheriff Bamberg County.
Bamberg, S. c., February 10, 1908.
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4 Tragedy in COlIetOn.

Henry W. Bitch, prominent truck
farmer, of Meggett's, Colleton county,
was shot and instantly killed by Magis
trate Behling Friday afternoon. Behling
used shotgun. He fired twice and Mr..
Bitch was instantly killed. His body was
brought to the city yesterday morning
and will be shipped to McBeth's to-day
for interment, the funeral services having
been held at Is Chapel street yesterday
afternoon.
After the shooting Magistrate Behling
went to Walterboro and surrendered to
the sheriff. From the meagre particulars
gathered it seems that Bitch and Behling
have not been on the best of terms. There
was dispute about the lease Of certain
lands and it is said that this was the
direct cause of the shooting. The magis-
trate warned Mr. Bitch Friday morning
not to return to the plantation, where he
had been working. Bitch was there In
the afternoon when Behling rode up,
carrying a shotgun on his shoulder. Mr..
Bitch had gun, but did not have
chance to use it, the magistrate being
quicker with his weapon. Both barrels
were discharged, the loads taking effect
in Blitch's heart, killing him almost in
stantly Mr.. Coley said that the men had
disagreed about land transactions, and
that a law suit had kindled the bad feel
ings between them.
Mr.. Bitch was 81 years of age. He was
married and left a wife and one child.
He was formerly employed as telegraph
operator by the Atlantic Coast Line and
lived in Charleston while serving in that
capacity. He also worked for his brother,
Nr. Norman 81. Bitch, but left him to en-
gage in truck farming near Meggett's.
Magistrate Behling is about 40 years OF
age. He has served at Meggett's for
some time as magistrate, and had driven
out about mile and half from the sta
ton to his farm, which had been leased
by Mr. Bitch, when the trouble took
place. The affair has caused genuine re-
gret, owing to the prominence of the
families concerned in their section.-
News and Courier.
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legislative DOings.

Senator Mayfeld has introduced bill
in the Senate to authorize the town coun-
Gil of Bamberg to make expenditures on
the public highways.
A bill fixing test for oil for lighting
purposes and providing for two oil in
spectors at salary $1O0 month each
and expenses, has passed the Senate.
The house has passed bill providing
for an insurance commissioner, to be
elected by the general assembly, at q
salary of $1,000 year, and a clerk at
$1,000 year.
A bill has been introduced in the Seu-
ate increasing the number of dispensary
directors to seven. Three is the present
number.
A bill to increase the selling prices OF
LIQUORS and let the additional profits &c
to the schools has been killed by the
house.
The house has passed a bill regarding
fire insurance rates, which may or may
not be good one.
The house has passed the Marshall
child labor bill. Representatives BLACK
and Bowling voted for it.
A bill relating to the assessment Of
property for taxation has been killed ny
the house. 1t sought to have property
returned at its real value.
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GROUP
Bamberg Pharmacy and A. q. Reynolds
SPECIAL REFEREES SALE.

DdmUeTS udtu1dCy ouo H. " Ivy noAA"
SPECIAL REFEREES SALE:
The State of South Carolina-County
of Orangeburg-In Common Pleas.
Levi A. Gleaton, as Executor of the
last will and testament of Morgan L..
Gleaton, deceased, plaintiff, against Mary
E. Davis ct al, defendants.
By virtue of a judgment in the above
entitled case, will sell at public auction
at Bamberg court house during the legal
hours of sale on the first Monday in
March, 1908, the following described real
estate, TO wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of land
situate, lying and being in the town of
Bamberg, in Bamberg county,. in said
State, containing one and ore eighth QO
acres, more or less, and bounded on the
North by church lots; on the east by
Bridge street; on the South by land now
or formerly of J. W. Baxter; and on the
West by land of G. R. Brabham..
Terms cash. The purchaser to pay for
all papers and all taxes falling due after
day of sale, and if the purchaser fails to
comply with the terms of sale that the
premises be resold on the same or some
subsequent salesday on the same terms
and al the risk of the former purchaser.
ROBERT E. COPES.
Judge of Probate for Orangeburg County,
as Special Referee.
Judge of Probate office, Orangeburg,
s. c., February 7th, 1908.
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LaWye. and Client.

On one occasion at Leeds the late S. d.
Waddy successfully defended woman
who was indicted for poisoning her hus-
band. The cireumstantial chain of evil
dence broke down and the prisoner was
acquitted. Shewas very profuse in thanks
to counsel Mr.. Waddy replied with a
smile II accept your thanks, madam, but
1 should not like you to cook my dinner"
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Murders in Bamberg.

Another killing has stained the record
of this county in regard to the taking OF
human life, black enough as it was before.
A peace officer in the discharge of his
duty has been shot down without warn
ing, and under circumstances which oe-
clare the crime to be murder in the first
degree. We would not do the man in
iail, who is to be tried for his life, an in
Justice, and when We call his act murder
we do 50 in no spirit of malice. Heshows
no remorse over his crime, nor offers any
excuse or justification for the deed. He
acknowledges the killing, and says he
would have killed anybody who came to
his house to arrest him. He appears to
realize the enormity of his crime and says
that maybe it will cause him to repent be-
fore he has to die, he evidently having
come to the conclusion that he will be
hanged. Therefore, this newspaper is at
perfect liberty to designate his crime as
murder, for the man who did the killing
recognizes himself that it is such. Whls-
key caused the act. While the slayer was
not drunk, his brain was fired to some
extent at least, by whiskey, and was the
result of drunkenness and debauchery ex-
tending over period of several years.
There is-there can be-no question OF
-~has a jury of twelve men, sworn to 90
their duty, viii call his act. live thought
he would not have to-pay the full penalty
of the law we would want>to leave K1m-
berg county at once.
But public sentiment is largely respon-
sible for this condition. This man, ignor-
ant as he is, possibly thought he could
kill man and 60 free as others had. In
the three and half years that we have
been here no less than nine killings have
occurred in this county, some under clr-
custances about as bad as this, but the
slayers have not been hanged. Why :?
Let each one answer the question for
himself. There has been too much SYM
pathy for the living man and too little re-
gard for law and order. 'Tis true this
condition of affairs prevails in every Sec
tian of South Carolina, but if we are ever
to reform things we must begin at home.
Let us sweep before our own doors first.
The remedy is plain and it must be ap-
piled. If Bamberg county juries do not
convict men of murder, we are going to
have reign of mob law, and God knows
no one will regret it more than the writer.
But we know the temper of our people.
Never have we seen our most substantial
and law abiding people more stirred.
Their indignation is now expressed in
words, but action will come next. Let
those who have the enforcement of the
law in hand be warned in time, for the
signs are 50 plain that he who runs may
read. When cool, deliberate men take
the law into their own hands there is
serious times ahead, and God grant we
may never see such condition in Bam-
berg county. Let US all do our duty as
men and citizens, whether on juries or
not, and remove the shame from our
county and its people.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in
one minute, because it kills the microbe
which tickles the mucous membrane,
causing the cough, and at the same time
clears the phlegm, draws out the milan,
nation and heals and soothes the affected
parts. One Minute Cough Cure strength
ems the lungs, wards off pneumonia and
is harmless and never failing cure in
all durable cases of coughs, colds and
Group. One Minute Cough cure is pleas
ant to take, harmless and good alike for
young and old. Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12
BUDS and FLOWERS OF
HOME LIFE.
Paine's Celery Compound Makes and Keep
the Children Well and Strong.
Mothers Make It the Home Medicine
For )he Little Ones.

The children, God bless them, are the BUDS
and flowers of our homes. Without then
prattle and hearty laughter, our homes would
be desolate. They should ever be carefully
tended in childhood and youth, if we expect
them to ripen into perfect men and women:
In the home and at school, the children
have their times of ill health and suffering.
We often note the pallid and bloodless cheeks
heavy eyes, nervous movements, and t"1tch.
ines of limbs and muscles. They complain OF
headache, drowsiness, WEAKNESS, dyspepsia
and indigestion. All such symptoms and all
ments mean that the seeds of disease will have
a fast and finn hold, unless proper measures
are taken to restore perfect condition o.
health.
Thousands of wise and prudent parents have
made their children happy, healthy, and mgoi-
GUS by giving them natures medicine, PANE S
Celery Compound. In many severe and com
plicated cases, Paine's Celery Compound has
restored health when the little ones were gwen
up by physicians.
If your dear ones are not as hearty, strong
and rugged as they should be, try the heaitn
giving virtues of Paine's Celery Compouna.
It makes and keeps the children well.
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A Weak Stomach

causes a weak body and invites disease
Koaol Dyspepsia Cure cures and strength
ems the stomach, and wards off and over
comes disease. j. B. Taylor, prominent
merchant of Chriesman, Tex, says: 81
could not eat because of weak stomach.
lost all strength and run down in weight.
All that money could do was done, but
all hope of recovery vanished. Hearing of
some wonderful cures effected by use of
Kodol, l concluded to try it. The first
bottle benefited me, and after taking four
bottles l am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health" Bamberg
Pharmacy,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12

Senator Lodge tells of a member of the
Massachusetts Legislature who was much
impressed with the dignity of his position.
One night his wife woke him and whis-
pered: John, there are burglars in the
house." "You must be mistaken, my
dear" said her husband: "there may be a
few in the Senate, but in the House-oh,
no; the idea is simply preposterous."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12

When you feel blue and that everything
goes wrong, take dose of Chamberlain 8
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will
cleanse and invigorate your stomach,
regulate your bowels, give you relish for
your food and make you feel that in this
old world is a good place to live. For
sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12
Better Than Gold.

Il was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility .
writes F. j. Green, of Lancaster, n. 81.
mo remedy helped me until / began u.s.
ing Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicine ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles; that
they are grand tonic and invigorator
for weak, run down women. No other
medicine can take its place in our family
Try them. Only SOC. Satisfaction guaran.
teed by Bamberg Pharmacy; H. G. Rice
of Denmark.
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DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.

The only positive cure for blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles, cuts,
burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions
of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch
Hazel Salve that is made from the pure,
unadulterated witch hazel-all others are
counterfeits. De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is made to cure-counterfeits are
made 10 sell. Bamberg Pharmacy.
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Nearly F0rEeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally, start
ed horrible ulcer on the leg of j. B.
Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For four
wears it defed all doctors and all remedies.
But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had no
trouble to cure him. Equally good for
burns, bruises, skin eruptions and piles:
Csc at Bamberg Pharmacy; d. c. Rice, OF
Denmark
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-02-12

The child labor bill only needs the
signature of Governor Hayward to be-
come law. Thus has the general as
sembly committed itself to policy which,
if carried into every department of in
dustry, would rob man of the right to
run his own business.
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Eve had just arrayed herself in a
girdle of fig leaves.
"Oh, Adam!' she cried, ecstatically,
"isn't this just lovely?"
Beautiful !" asserted her spouse, with
sardonic grin. II suppose you are at
tired for the opera ?"
Hastily linking his arm in hers, he led
theway to a groove where the pterodactyls
were singing.-New York Times.