The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-10
THE BAMBERG HERALD
Thursday, March 10. 1904
Short Locals.

Short Locals.
If YOU want to buy q nice milch COW
cheap, apply at THE HERALD office.
Desirable residence lots in Bamberg for
sale. Apply to ]. A. Byrd, Bamberg, S. c.
Congressman Geo. W. Croft has been
very sick in Washington, but is reported
as better now.
The Bamberg Guards are to be inspect
ed by Adjutant General Frost on Tues
day, March Goth.
W.P. Riley, town treasurer, is ready to
give you receipt for city taxes, now due.
Last Monday was certainly dull sales
day. There were few people from the
country in town.
The store of NJ. G. Sandifer has been
improved by fresh coat of paint, which
adds to its actractiveness.
FoR SALE.-One Jersey heifer, about
twelve months old, and beauty. Apply
to II. j. BRABHAM.
Hon. a. h. Crum was presented with a
beautiful silver loving cup by the en-
ployees of the State dispensary last Fri
day.
After Monday, the 18th instant, 81. S.
Dowling, attorney at law, will occupy the
office in the Rouis building, now oc-
cupied by 81. F. Rice, Esq.
The post Office at Viola has been dis
continued. Mail for this point now goes
to Smoaks, as they have free rural de-
livery route through that section.
Mackerel at N B. Felder's.
'sThe devil sends the wild east wind
That blows the skirts knee-high;
But God is just, He sends the dust
That gets in the bad mans eye"
State Chairman Willie Jones has called
a meeting of the State democratic execu-
tive committee to be held in Columbia on
Tuesday evening, April 5, in the Office of
the Secretary of State.
have skinned milk and butter for
sale. Can supply regular customers.
Mrs. G. FRANK BAMBERG.
The building committee of the new
Methodist church is going right ahead in
the matter of soliciting funds for the
building. They are meeting with success,
and No doubt the necessary sum will soon
be in sight.
The editor of this newspaper expects
to have little to say about politics this
summer, remembering the story of the
man who got rich minding his own busi-
ness. We expect to print all the politi.
cal news, however.
Pay your city taxes at once to W. P.
Riley, town treasurer.
Those who have hogs in town had best
move them at once. The town ordinance
provides that it is unlawful to keep hogs
in town after the first of March, and
Mayor johnson gives notice this week in
order that all may be notified.
Mrs. E. B. Foxworth, a highly respected
Christian lady of Marion, died last week
as the result of picking fever blister
with brass pin. She was apparently in
good health when a small blister appear
ed on her lip. She picked it with brass
pin and blood poisoning followed, caus-
ing her death in few days.
Business lot in town of Denmark for
sale. Apply to P.J. Zeigler, Allendale,
sc.
Mr.. Oscar Simmons has accepted
position at j. D. Copeland's store for the
spring and summer months, and some
people are of the opinion that he will not
again be candidate for cotton weigher
at this place. However, this is not cor.
rect. He will be candidate before the
county board again this year for the same
position.
Everybody come to Bambers next Saturday
and hear the ladies' military band. Concerts
$50 and. $50 p. m.
We want to call the attention of city
council to the matter of naming the
streets and putting up boards at the
corners giving the name of each street.
It would not cost very much, and would
be great convenience. As it is now,
some people don't know what street they
live on. We trust the authorities will
take action in this matter.
Your butter from N. B. Fielder.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Barnwell Veneer Co. last Saturday, Mr..
M. Pooser, of Bamberg, was elected
general manager. Mr.. Pooser left Mon
day for the East to purchase machinery
for the plant, which will be located either
at Denmark, Allendale or Blackville.
They expect to be in operation by the
10 of April. They will put in up-to-date
machinery and make the best poplar crate
ever offered or the market for sale.
The Hampton Guardian of last week
copies our editorial in reference to sena-
tor S. G.. Mayfeld's retirement from pol
itics, and adds: Eve endorse all that our
contemporary has said in reference to
Senator Mayfeld. We know of our own
knowledge of his ability and good judlg-
IL
tive to important legislation. He was
always ready in debate and an earnest
and careful worker in the committee
rooms. The Guardian does not think
that Senator Mayfeld has retired from
politics"
CITY taxes are due. Make payment at
once to W. P. Riley, town treasurer.
Our rule for candidates cards is strict
" cash in advance. Men who want to
announce themselves for office through