The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
Branchville's Message.

BRANcHvILLE, June 15.-Profting bJ
the experience of others and reallzlng
that our soil is adapted to the culture OF
tobacco. more of the weed has been
planted this year than ever before. We
are informedthat 800 an acre has already
been offered for good part of it as it no"
stands in the field.
On Sunday our streets were given over
to the colored Masons who held reunion
About one hundred delegates were IN at,
tendance and they marched IN iormai ano
dignifed procession to their schooi mouse
! where memorial services were held.
Crops are at present in a ttourishlng
condition, and should the weather con-
tinue favorable the industrious farmers
will reap the fruits of their toll and energy.
We believe the stores. in this place are
closed later than in any other respectable
town its size in this section Of the State.
Some effort ought to be made to induce
the merchants to close at reasonable
hour in the evening so as to give ooth
themselves and their clerks time tor rec
reation and pleasure. The moral ln1u-
ence of the clerks ought to be suniclent
to bring about this much-needed result.
Our town authorities are to be con-
graduated upon the good and etfectlve
work they have accomplished WITHIN the
past three years. By their untirlng ener-
gy and persevering zeal they nave con-
structed many permanent improvements.
for which they deserve the gratitude OF
the community, but it seems they have
not been mindful enough of the sewerage
system. The dilapidated bitches on many
of the streets ought to give way immedi-
ately to terra Gotta piping, which expert
ence has proven to be cheaper and more
effective. For the better protection OF
public health and safety certain amount
ought to be expended each year for such
permanent Improvements.
This town is not as badly infested with
vagrants and worthless negroes as 1t mas
been in the past, and the consequence is
there is less inebriety and vulgarity to
disturb the respect and quiet of this
peaceful community.
A handsome collection was made here
for the storm sufferers and forwarded
to Spartanburg. =,
Rev. s. J. McCEacken, representing the
Southern Lyceum Association, OF Atlanta,
Is booking engagements for next season.
From present indications we will have
several good attractions.
A handsome two-story brick building
has lust been completed on Main street
for Mr.. J. D. D. Fairey. Mr.. Fairey be-
lieves it pays to invest in real estate IN
Branchville, and never fails to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity when it pre-
sents itself.
Mr.. W. F. McKewn has recently had
beautiful residence erected on Gressett
Avenue.
w. NJ. Warren, who secured the con-
tract for building the oil mill for the
Southern Cotton Oil Co., at Allendaie, IS
progressing rapidly with this immense
structure, and will have it ready for next
seasons occupation. 1t seems that all OF
our neighboring towns are enjoying the
benefits of these enterprises, while Branch
vile sits idly by and allows others who
are shrewder and more progressive to
reap rich harvests from their small in
vestments.
Rev. F. NJ. Hauser, of Augusta, preached
three sermons in the Baptist church on
Sunday, aud each time large crowds at
tended from every denomination. For
the present Mr.. Hauser will preach once
a month, and later semi-monthly.
Miss Carrie Williams, of St. Augustine,
Fla, who has been teaching music here
for the past nine months, returned to her
home last week. Miss Williams accom-
plished much good while here, and made
many friends who regret to see her leave:
Mrs. J. U. Byrd, after a:pleasaut stay OF
several weeks in Savannah, has returned
home.
Mrs. Della Jones, of Batesburg, visited
her daughter, Miss Genevicye, last week.
Mrs. S. L. Byrd and family, of Savan-
nah, is spending some time with her rela-
tives.
Rev. C. D. Mann, of Graniteville, visited
his SON, Dr.. J. L. Mann, last week.
Mrs. w. P. Wright and family, OF
Pacolet, are on visit to her relatives.
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