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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Town Taxes Reduced,

At the regular monthly meeting Of city
council, held last week, the matter of fix
ing the tax levy for city purposes for this
year was taken up. 1t was decided to re-
duce the levy from six to three mills, as
many of our tax payers expected this to
be done when the tax of three mills was
voted for the new graded school building,
Council is trying to carry out the wishes
of the citizens in this matter, but we are
afraid the income of the town will not
be sufficient to pay ordinary expenses
and make some permanent Improvements.
However, it is we'll to try the reduction
for a year or so and see how we get along.
There are few towns in the State which
have as low tax rate as Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
The Care Of the Face.

Any we'll presented series of articles on
personal beauty is sure to attract attention
but "The fountain of youth" by DR.. Grace
Peckham Murray, the Introductory paper,
of which appears in the January Delin-
Gator, will receive more than passing mo-.
tice. There is an urgent need of such a
scientific treatise, simply and enlighten-
ingly presented. The practical modern
has discovered that the use of reason and
prosaic methods is sufficient to preserve
the looks and strength of the years of
prime, but most women lack proper
understanding of the methods. Dr.. Mur-
rays article on the face, accompanied
with striking illustrations, treats the sub
ject in detail and is essentially practical.
Women who are in search of, or desirous
of retaining, good looks will undoubtedly
derive great benefit from it. -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
The Branchyille Election.

BRANcHv1LLE, December 7.-After a
warm election to-day: between the new
ticket and old for mayor and aldermen
for the town during the coming year, the
new ticket won by a small majority, as
follows:
For mayor, P. C. Dukes; for aldermen,
J. R. Hamilton, J. B. Henderson, j. NJ.
Tucker, Abe Pearlstine.
There were only so voters registered
and the managers found SO tickets. Nine
tickets were thrown out.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
When Mary Led the Hymn.

I used to 60 to church and sit,
Entranced, to hear the singing;
My soul upon the waves Of it
Seemed ever upward winging,
I did not heed the organs peal,
The bass, or tenor slim;
The altos voice was but squeal,
When Mary led the hymn.
Her pure soprano, high and clear,
Seemed like song bird trilling;
1t fell on my enraptured ear,
My verysheart strings thrilling.
The world, and all its load Of care,
Seemed far away and dim;
The pearly gates Of heaven were there
When Mary led the hymn.
But now, when Mary lifts her voice
To lead, I must dissemble,
The sound that once made me rejoice
Now sets me all a-tremble.
I sometimes beg of her to cease,
She will not hear my pleading,
At such sad times I know no peace,
For I'm the him" she's leading.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
" Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. u

The secret is out and Bamberg can go
on living just as if the riddle had never
been asked.
No, it can't either. Bamberg is not CO.
inq to be what it was before. Its houses
are going to be brighter; its people q
little more prosperous-they are going to
have some money left to buy other things
with.
The answer to the riddle is this: You
can paint a building with fewer gallons
of Devoe lead and zinc paint than with
mixed paints, and it will wear several
times as long as building painted with
lead and oil mixed by hand.
There is proof abundant oft all over the
United States. There will soon be proof
abundant of it in Bamberg.
What will the people do with the rest
of their money?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Drunk or CRAZY.

Last Thursday night, some unknown
party entered the Patriot Office, broke
open the desk drawer and stole it's con-
tents. We seldom have much money and
we never leave it over night in the desk
drawer, much or little. Consequently the
thief got no cash. He got check for
$2.0O, note and mortgage for $500, our
city and county tax receipts, registra-
ton certificates and our quarterly passes
over the Bowman s. Branchville and the
C. & w. G. railroads. The fellow who
did it must have been drunk, crazy or
both. A sane robber would not bother a
weekly newspaper office. The guilty
party has not been apprehended.- Orange
burg Patriot.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Branchville Brevities.

BRANcHvILLE, December 9.-Monday
was election day for new town council
here, and the following were elected:
P. G. Dukes, intendant; ]. B. Hender.
son, J. NJ. Tucker, ]. R. Hamilton, Abe
Pearlstine, wardens.
Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment
was in every respect success. Over fifty
dollars was realized.
Miss Belle Dukes, who is attending
Columbia Female College, was at home a
few days last week.
Rev. S. A. Nettles left Monday morn
ing for conference.
Mr.. Johnnie Herndon has accepted a
position with Berry s. Bruce.
Mrs. N. j.. Hammond spent last week
in Augusta.
Mr.. R. NJ. Bruce, of Bamberg, spent
Sunday night in town.
Mr.. Marion Browning is erecting neat
little dwelling in town.
Lawyers H. H. Brunson and A. W.
Summers, of Orangeburg, were in town
Tuesday on professional business.
Mr.. Joe Minus, of Birmingham, Ala, is
at home on visit to his parents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Death Of Mrs. W. H. Folk.

We were all made sad by the untimely
death of Mrs. W. q. Folk Saturday noon.
She was the wife of Mr.. W. 81. Folk, of
Colston. Her illness was brief one, and
she bore it patiently until the cold hand
of death was laid on her frail form and
bore it to the land of rest and peace. She
lived a Christian life and she will be sadly
missed in our midst. She leaves a hus-
band and six small children to mourn her
loss.
We extend to the bereaved our sincere
sympathy. May the good Lord be with
them in their sore affliction. FRIEND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

"And what, my dear little boy" asked
the minister, strictly in accordance with
precedent-"and what do you intend TO be
when you grow up?" "a farmer, sir"
Every good indeed; to supply the nations
with natural food-most good. And you:"
turning to the second. "Please, sir, a
schoolmaster." Gwen better, filling the
minds of the rising generation with men
tai food. Yea, even better. And yous'
turning to the third. "a preacher, sir"
"The best of all, my little boy; the best
of all, for filing the soul with spiritual
food is far worthier either than filing the
mind or body. And what bids you to be-
come minister" I'VE always have
duck for dinner when you come, sir" re-
piled the boy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Roster Of Civil Cases.

The local bar association held meet
ing Tuesday and arranged the following
roster of civil cases to be tried at this
term Of court:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II.
Weeks VS.. Miller. s;
Butterfeld VS.. Folk. q
Baker VS.. Murphy.
High Point Furniture Co. VS.. Hays.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12.
S.F. & OF. Miller VS.. Rhoad 8 BAN.
berg.
Equitable Mfg. Co. vs.. Copeland.
MONDAY, DECEMBER IA
Leon Watson VS.. Railroad.
Saunders VS.. s. A. L. Railway.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
Pearlstine VS.. Insurance Companies "a
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16.
Gregg & Jones VS.. W. B. Rice.
Marshall, Wescoat & Co. vs.. s. G. May
field. .i,s IS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II.
Willis VS.. Railroad. rs
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
DEATHS AT EHRHARDT.
Mrs. Dora Clayton and Miss Hattie May Cope
| land Succumb to the Grim Destroyer.

EHRHARDT, December 5.-Mrs. Dora
Clayton, wife of Mr.. Phillip Clayton, died
December 2, 1908, from an over dose of
morphine, at the age of 20 years and II
months. When quite young she Joined
Carter's Ford Baptist church and died a
faithful member. She leaves to mourn
her death, father, mother, three sisters,
two brothers, fond husband and little
daughter, and host of friends. The
funeral service was held at Carters Ford
church last Friday at II o'clock a. M, by
Revs. P. E. Monroe and S. P. Chisolm.
May God comfort the bereaved family.
Hattie May Copeland, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob F. Copeland, died Decem-
Der 8, 1908. after an illness of over three
months Her suffering was intense dur
ing this time and even before, but she bore
it with patience. Her death was caused
by rising on her leg which began to
pain her last March. The pain became
luOIS duU 1llO4C uuG1l aUOue wv
months ago the place was lanced by Drs.
Copeland and Roberts. This seemed to
relieve her, but she grew weaker every
day until the afternoon of December she
was taken to her heavenly home. Moth
ing that a loving family and attentive
physicians could do was left undone. 1t
was Gods will that she be taken away.
She was 1S years, month and 27 days
old, just blooming into beautiful woman
hood. At the age of 10 years she Joined
Mt. Evangelical Lutheran church
and was faithful unto death. The funeral
service was held at Mt. Pleasant church
December 4, at 4 o'clock p. m. by Rev. P.
E. Monroe and her body laid to rest in
the church cemetery. May God comfort
the bereaved family, and grant them the
consultations of His grace. NJ.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Missionary Society Meetings.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society will hold its regular meeting
Tuesday afternoon of next week, the 18th,
at four o'clock, at the residence of Mrs.
G.. Frank Bamberg. A full attendance of
the members is requested.
The Young Peoples Missionary Society
will meet in the Methodist church Satur-
day afternoon, the 10Th, at four o'clock.
Both of these societies were to have met
this week, but they were postponed on &C.
count of the bazaar.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
NEGRO CLERKS lMPUDENCE.
Government Employee at Washington Writes
Love Letter to White Woman-Promptly
Dismissed from the Service.

The Washington Post of Saturday says:
Because he addressed love letter to a
young white woman, a clerk in the census
office, negro clerk named Ferguson was
suspended yesterday by order of Director
North, pending an investigation. The
letter was dated ard mailed on Thursday,
and was received yesterday morning.
Efforts were made to prevent publicity
of the matter. Director North admitted
that the negro had at once been suspend
ed, but he would make no further state
ment. The letter was referred to Mr.
North Immediately, together with state
ment by the chief of the division in which
Ferguson is employed, but Mr.. North said
last night that he had forgotten the wo-
mans name. Mr.. McCauley, chief ofthe
census Office, also said he did not know
the name of the woman, although he had
a conference with Director North about
the case.
So indignant and insulted was the re-
cipient of the negro's letter that she was
taken i'll, and was excused from office for
the day.
In the letter Ferguson declared his
admiration for the white woman, and ask
ed to be allowed to present to her gold
chain and brooch. She at once laid the
letter before her chief, with demand to
be protected against further advances on
the part of the colored clerk. The chief
made an immediate report to Director
North who promptly suspended Ferguson.
"There was no proposal of marriage
contained in the letter." said Director
North positively last night, 'nor was any
questionable proposition made. The man
rendered the woman the offer of some
iewelry. I cannot say anything more
about the letter, as I do not think it would
be in the interest of the public service to
do so. The matter will take it's routine
course of discipline. To publish the
woman's name would bring disgrace
upon her, which 1 am sure that she
would feel keenly, and I do not desire
to have her brought into the case. Be-
sides, Iheard her name but once, and have
forgotten it.''
Ferguson is mulatto, and was appoint
ed from Alabama. he draws a salary OF
$1,000 year. He called last night at the
residence of Director North with view
to offering an explanation. Mr.. North
declined to see Ferguson, sending word
that he would not attend to official busi-
ness at his house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
FIGHT WILL BE BITTER.

Those who persist in closing their ears
against the continual recommendation of
Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, will have long and bitter fight with
their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Read what T. R. Beall, OF
Beall, Miss, says: "Last fall my wife had
every symptom of consumption. She took
DR. King sNewDiscovery after everything
else had failed. Improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely cured her"
Guaranteed by J.. B. Black, Bamberg; h.
c. Rice, Denmark. Price soc. and $l.OO.
Trial bottles free.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
The Hunters Chapel Road.

The chain gang has moved from off the
Barnwell road, where it mas been at work
for several weeks, and is now in camp on
Mr.. E. C. Hays's place below town. Work
has begun on the new road leading from
this place to Hunters Chapel, about which
there has been much discussion recently.
The gang is at work in the bay below MIR.
John Felder's house, and they will finish
up the Bamberg end of the road first.
This new road will be rather an expensive
one to build, but it cuts out the heavy sand
beds and will be good hard road.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

Twas afflicted with sciatica," writes Ed
C. Mud, Iowaville, Sedgwick Co., Kan,
ssgoing about On crutches and suffering a
deal Of pain. I was induced to try Ballard's s
Snow Liniment, which relieved me. l used
three SOC bottles. 1t is the greatest lini-
ment ever used; have recommended it to
a number of persons; all express them
selves as benefited by it. now walk
without crutches, able to perform light
labor on the farm" 25c, SOC, 100. DR..
HE. Hoover. Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

"What!" said the elawyer. "You have
sworn this place has the reputation of be-
ing poor shop and yet cannot tell of
any one you have ever heard say so?"
The witness was staggered for moment
at the words of che lawyer. The lawyer
was feeling triumphant when the witness
gathered himself together and quietly re-
marked, addressing the lawyer: "Well,
you have the reputation of being a poor
lawyer, but have never heard any one
say so."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

COUGHING SPELL CAUSED DEATH.
Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years, choked
to death yesterday morning at his home,
in presence of his wife and child. He con-
tracted cold few days ago and paid
little attention to it. Yesterday morning he
was seized with fit of coughing which
continued some time. His wife sent for
a physician but before he arrived another
coughing spell came on and Duckwell died
from suffocation. ."-St. Louis Globe-Demo.
crat. Ballards Horehound Syrup would
have saved him. Csc, soc, and $1.00. DR..
II. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Legal Blanks,

We have in stock and for sale the fol-
lowing legal blanks: ass
Title to Real Estate.
Bond.
Mortgage Of Real Estate.
Bond for Title. sf
Note and Mortgage.
Lien on Crop and Mortgage.
Bill of Sale.
Land Rent Lien.
Planters Contracts.
Bench Warrant.
Subpoena Ticket (for magistrates aud
circuit court.) =
Subpoena Writ. >s' ~
Commitment. A
Arrest Warrant for Witnesses.
Summons for Relief. kI
Copy Summons for Relief.
Notice of Tendency of Action.
Mail orders solicited which will be
promptly filled.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Card Of Thanks.

We are very grateful to the many
friends for the kindness rendered and at
tention shown US during our recent sad
afliction. To one and all, we assure you
that your kindness fills our hearts with
gratitude, and in this sad hour we appre.
ciate your sympathy.
Mr.. and MRS. R. W. D. RowELL.
Bamberg, S. c., December 8, 1908. s
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Strictly Business.

Mother-Mary, that young Spinner has
been paying great deal of attention to
you of late. Do you think he means
business?
Mary with a far away look) I am
afraid he does, mother. He is an agent
for bicycle firm, and he has done moth
ing but try to sell me machine ever since
he's been coming here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
A FRIGHTENED HORSE,

running like mad down the street dump
ing the occupants, or hundred other &C
cidents, are every day occurrences. 1t be-
hooves everybody to have reliable salve
handy and there's none as good as Buck
lens Arnica salve. Burns, cuts, sores, &C.
zema and piles, disappear under its sooth-
ing effect. Csc at DR.. J. B. Blacks, Bam-
berg, and II. c. Rice's, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Changed His Plans.

'You used to sing Every Morn 1 Send
You Violets' before we were married."
said Mrs. Brinkim, with sigh.
eyes" answered MIR. Brinkim, "but my
devotion has taken a more practical form.
Every month I pay the meat BILL"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

His friend: Glow did you happen to
fall from the top of the ladder?"
Jones: "a pretty woman was passing,
and while trying to get a good look at her
I slipped and fell"
His friend: "Ah, the same old story.
A woman at the bottom of it."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Our Agents.

Those who wish to subscribe to THE
HERALD or pay money on subscriptions
can do so to the following gentlemen, who
are our duly authorized agents Denmark
R. G. Hardwick, ESQ.,; Olar, E. D. Bess'
singer; Ehrhardt, s. W. Copeland or Jacob.
Ehrhardt; Branchville, j. Crum Smoak8
By paying to these gentlemen you viii
save the trouble of renting by mail or
waiting until you come to town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

"George," said the little girl to her
brother as she looked up from the paper
she was reading, lit says here that an
other octogenarian is dead. What is an
octogenarian?"
-"Well, don't know what they are, but
they must be sickly creatures. You never
hear of them but they are dying"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

Whenever person dies while under
treatment of the Christian Scientists the
news is telegraphed all over the country:
But if the newspapers printed the list or
all who die while under treatment OF the
regular physicians they would have little
else to print.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
Notice to Confederate Pensioners.

I will be in the Auditors Office every
Saturday in January, 1904, for the purpose
of writing up applications for those who
wish to 60 before the county board, which
meets first Monday in February, 1904,
and give all other instructions that may
be necessary, and all those already on the
pension roll will report in person or by
mail. G. r. CLAYTON,
Pension Commissioner.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10

When you want pleasant purgative
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and pro-
duce no nausea, gripping or other disagree
able effect. For sale by Bamberg Phar-
macy, Bamberg; II. c. Rice, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
HEAD ABOUT TO BURST.

"I had severe bilious attack and felt
like nv head was about to burst when I
got hold of a sample of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Itook dose
after supper and next day felt like new
man and have been feeling happy ever
SINCE" says J. W. Smith, of Julif, Texas.
For biliousness, stomach troubles and con-
ssipation these tablets have no equal. Csc.
Sold by Bamberg Pharmacy; b. G. Rice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. E. W. Groves signature is on
each box 25c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-12-10
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX

is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton, S.
c. places on DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
He says: II had piles for 20 years. Itried
doctors and medicines, ,butall failed except
DeWitt's Hazel Salve. 1t cured me" !"
1t is combination of healing properties
of witch hazel with antiseptics and emol-
lients; relieves and cures blind, bleeding,
and protruding piles, sores, cuts, bruises,
eczema salt rheum and all skin diseases.
Sold by DR.. II. F. Hoover, Bamberg, S. c..
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-10
BUTTE BRIEFS
'rton Bros. Pianos and organs.

Orton Bros. Pianos and organs.
]. G.. Bates, Piano Tuner. Residence,
"The Dorothy" Tel. 6ooA.
At the first house party given by the
Utopian club last night there was large
attendance. The club house Is in West
Broadway and has been nicely fitted.
Deputy Court Clerk Vogler Of Judge Nc
Clernan's court has gone to St. Paul to
spend his summer vacation. He expects
to be gone from the city for a month, and
will visit relatives and old friends in the
East while gone.
Social dance Rcnshaw hall, Wedncs-
days and Saturdays.
Special services were held yesterday in
the Catholic churches in the city in honor
of the coronation of Pope Plus y. A pro-
gram OF especial impressive music was
given and the sermons preached were all
commemorative OF the coronation.
An excellent literary and musical pro-
gram has been arranged for the entertain
ment to be given in the Epworth League
rooms of ST. Paul's NJ. +. church by the
Ladies' Parsonage and Home Missionary
society. Light refreshments will be served
after the program has been rendered. Mrs.
Packard and Mrs. Kendall assisted by
other ladies of the society have been hard
at work for some time preparing for the
event.
What remained OF the grandstand at
the old Ranchero park south of the city,
was destroyed by fire last night. The de-
partment responded from the Arizona
street station but the building was de-
stroyed before any work could be done
by the fremen. The fences about the place
were being torn down to be used in other
places. 1t is thought the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
Lippincott & Darrow, zoo Pennsylvania
block.
Thomas Sweeny turned in a fire alarm
shortly after o'clock last night. A slight
blaze started in his house, which is back
of Broadway and east of Covert street.
Little damage was done.
Alexander Watson, an old resident of
Butte, was sent TO the county hospital for
examination in regard TO his mental con-
dtion. Watson was in the city Jail and
began acting in peculiar manner. lie
dsrobed and ran about complaining there
was no one who would rub him with lini-
ment. The jailcr stood il as long as pos
sible and then called the wagon.
H. Laskey and wife have been arrested,
suspected of being connected with the rob
berry OF John Romovichs house in Colo
rado alley. Romovich is proprietor OF the
Gem restaurant at 100 East Park. lie
complains that $26o was taken from the
house.