The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-08-06
Branchyille's Message.

BRANCHvILLE, August 3.-At the cost
of few dollars wonderful improvements
are being made on some Ofthe streets and
now they present more animated and
prepossessing appearance, which is more
pleasing to the aesthetic tastes of our
citizens and more conducive to their
safety.
The refreshing rains of last week
frightened the prospects of good crop
to considerable extent. The farmers
have laid by, and are awaiting the de-
velopmcnts of variable August with
slight apprehension.
The "log rolling" of the Woodmen of
the World last Tuesday evening was an
enjoyable occasion and was well attended
by the friends and relatives of the order.
The address of welcome was made in a
graceful and dignitied manner by Dr.. j.
s. Wimberley, who announced the in
ability of the speaker of the evening to be
present aud that short addresses would
be made by local talent. Dainty refresh
ments were served and the Woodmen
dispensed their hospitality in lavish and
profuse manner Miss Leila Marchant, an
accomplished musician of Orangeburg,
played most beautifully on the piano.
Mrs. T. o. Edwards was the genial
hostess ata delightful entertainment given
at her elegant home last Thursday even
ing.
On Wednesday evening, :, the 10Th instant,
all lovers Of thedancing art will have an
excellent opportunity of enjoying them
selves in our spacious city hall which is
we'll adapted to that purpose. The young
men will give ball on that evening in
honor of their butterfly friends, and a
large crowd will be expected from the
neighboring towns. A pleasant time is
assured all who will avail themselves of
this opportunity to relax themselves from
their daily toll and drudgery and enjoy
the pleasures of an evening. Music will
be furnished by the 0rangebarg band, and
no special invitations will be issued.
Last Friday afternoon the Branchville
boys defeated the Smoaks team by a
regular Augusta VS.. Charleston score of
2l to 0. This was Smoaks first attempt
on the diamond, and until Kinard and
Moye were imported from Bamberg they
had little confidence in their ability. Two
PLAYERS could not, however, win the game,
and the result is Branchville had an easy
walk over.
The home team played two games with
Blackville last Wednesday and Thursday
the first of which was won by Branch
vile by q score of 10 to 2, the second by
Blackville by score of 7to5. The batter
les were: for Blackville, Crum, Boylston
and Bologna" Fairey pitched most
magnificent game, striking out % men in
the first game and 18 in the second. The
boys were royalty entertained by their
Blackville friends, and when they return
game on Thursday everything will be
done to reciprocate for their kind and
thoughtful attention.
Miss Ethel Johnson, of Charleston,
visited friends this week.
Miss Wimberly, of Georges, is on visit
to her brother, DR.. J. s. Wimberly.
Hon. G. W. Garris and family, of Bam-
berg, spent Friday in town enroute to
their old home at Smoaks.
Miss Geneva Jones is visiting her rela-
tives in Batesburg.
Miss Gorge Rigby, of Charleston, is
the guest of Mrs. j. D. D. Fairey.
Mrs. n. Scholsburg, of Camden, is visit
ing her relatives.
Miss Sallie Garris, of Smoaks, spent
Friday in town. S. s. r.