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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05

The Bamberg Pharmacy-DearSirs: Over
fifty years ago, our firm began selling
paint through the South; sales have con-
tinued uninterruptedly, and ten times
greater than any other brand of paint.
Read the following:
Have used the l.. & NJ. paint twenty
years; houses painted with it eight years
ago show better to-day than houses paint
ed with other paints within two years"
A. B. EDGELL, Alachua, Fla.
"Have used all brands of paint, L. g. NJ.
pure paint stands better, and wears long
er than any other paint I have ever used
in my ten years experience"
H. F. SMITH. Painter, Concord, N. Q.
II painted Frankenburg block with L..
s. NJ. paint; stands out as though varnish-
ed. Actual cost was less than S1.2O per
gallon"
W. B. BARR, Charleston, W. Va.
~ painted our old homestead with L..
s. NJ. paint twenty-six years ago. Not
painted since; looks better than houses
painted in the last four years with other
paint"
H. S. ScoF1ELD, Harris Springs, S. G.
Used the L. s. NJ. paint for sixteen
years. Painted three houses with it ff.
teen years ago; they have not needed
painting since"
J.E. WEBB, Hickory, n. G.
Respectfully,
LONGMAN & MARTINEZ.
This celebrated paint is sold by the
Bambsrg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
Oil Mill Meeting.

The annual meeting of stockholders of
the Cotton Oil Company was held at the
mill Office in this city last Monday morn
ing. The work of the past year was re-
viewed, and the affairs Of the concern
found to be in good shape. 4 satisfactory
dividend was declared. The following
board of directors was elected for the en-
suing year: G. W. Garris, Jno. 81. Cope,
s. G.. Mayfeld, G. Moye Dickinson, G..
Frank Bamberg, q. c. Rice, A. W..
Knight. This board elected the following
officers: C. W. Garris, president; G. Frank
Bamberg, vice-president; G.. Moye Dick
inson, manager and treasurer. His as
sistants at present are: B. S. Moore, super
intendent; 81. A. Wright, book-keeper.
At the Denmark mill s. P. J. Garris is
book-keeper and assistant manager.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
White Man Kills a Negro.

BARNwELL, April 27.-Mr. J. Lawton
Ellis shot and killed Tom Badger yester-
Gay near Baldock, in this county.
Mr.. Ellis is one of the most prominent
and well known men here; Badger is a
negro.
This negro was living near the planta-
ton of Mr.. Ellis and was a notorious and
desperate character. The day before the
homicide the negro went into Mr.. Ellis
field, where large force of hands were
at work, and so deported himself there
as to make it necessary for Mr.. Ellis to
order him out. he refused to leave, be-
came very insolent and assaulted Mr.. Ellis
who, having no weapon with which to
defend himself, left the field for the house,
armed himself and returned, but the ne
gro had gone.
Yesterday, before breakfast, the negro
went to Mr.. Ellis home, armed with a
shotgun, and as Mr.. Ellis came out of his
front gate the negro drew up his gun to
fire on him when Mr.. Ellis killed him.
Expressions of sympathy are heard on
all sides for Mr.. Ellis, for no man living
would more regret taking human life than
he, and but for the direst necessity would
would not have done so.
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Baptist Church Dedicated.

DENMARK, May 3-Yesterday was enc;
of the most important in the history 9fs
Denmark-the day on which the new
Baptist church was dedicated. The old
one was burned several years ago; but:
despite many obstacles the persistent and
enterprising members have now succeed
ed in erecting building which is Az
ornament to the town and one Of which
they may justly be proud
Long before the appointed hour, the,
new building was filled with people, nok!
only from Denmark, but also from Barn
well, Bamberg, Lees, and other towns
around this section of the country The
music was of the best that has been heard
here for many day, and the choir is tos
be heartily congratulated upon their
success DR. C c Brown Of Sumter
delivered an eloquent and able sermon
DR. Browns was topical sermon, and
the general subject was the Structure Ufs
houses of worship from the earliest times
to the present day" He brought out
among other things the great benefit tos
be derived from giving God of our verY
best; and by giving ourselves the oppoIss
tunity for sacrifice by building handsome
houses of worship. 81
Services were held in the evening at
which the Rev G. A McManaway oficiat
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From Mr.. Williams.

LoNeM1REs STORE, s. c., April 20, 1901
Mr.. A. W. Knight, Editor Bambergs
Herald, Bamberg, 8. c.
Dear Sir: Please permit me through
your columns to thank the voters Of Bama
berg county who supported me in The
recent election for congress.
My disappointment in defeat for The
unexpired term makes me feel the more
grateful to those who stood by me, and E
hope that in the future I may be able t0S
demonstrate the same.
accept the present situation with ail'
the grace that man and good Democrat|
should, and bow to the will of those Of
my fellow citizens who were not in q
position to support me.
Assuring the people of the second diss'
trict and the State at large that my inter
est in their welfare and in good govern
ment is undiminished by defeat, ! am,
Sincerely, ~
L. j. WILLIAMS.
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Magistrate Kills Lawyer In Manning.

MANNING, May as. N. Youmans,
magistrate at Manning, shot and instantly
killed John R. Keels, a lawyer, la.ely
from Sumter, this afternoon.
The shooting occurred under the court
house portico while Judge Purdy was
holding court upstairs.
Five balls entered Keels' chest just
below the throat, four going through
the body. Keels fell under the caves
while the rain was dripping off the court
house. The difficulty was not unexpected
as the parties had trouble thirty days ago
about mule.
Keels was known to be desperate
man and Youmans was equally as danger
Gus when aroused.
Several witnesses saw the killing,
among them Clerk of Court Timmons,
who saw Keels strike at Youmans and
then Youmans commenced firing. YOU
mans Immediately walked into the
sheriff's Office and surrendered and is
now in Jail.
The coroner died yesterday and the
inquest is being held by Magistrates Rich
burg and Bateman.
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AN OPEN LETTER.

From the Chaplin, S. c., News: Early in
the spring my wife and were taken with
diarrhoea and so severe were the pains
that we called a physician who prescribed
for US, but his medicines failed to give
any relief. A friend who had bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy on hand gave each of US a
dose and we at once felt the effects. 1
procured a bottle and before using the
contents We were entirely cured. 1t is q
wonderful remedy and should be found in
every household. II. G. Bailey, editor.
This remedy is for sale by II. c. Rice,
Denmark; Bamberg Pharmacy.
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Blackyille News,

BLAcKv1LLE, April SO-The Blackville
lodge, A F NJ, conferred the Masters
degree on six candidates Wednesday and
Thursday nights of Ghis week, and cele-
brated the occasion with one of the most
elaborate banquets ever given here last
night.
Over 100 guests were present. Among
them, many of the distinguished Masons
from the neighboring towns.
The ladies of the refreshment committee
earned great credit for the pleasant and
efficient manner in which the spread was
prepared and served.
White and green were the prevailing
colors and the decorations showed to a
very pleasing effect in the beautifully
lighted hall.
Grand Master Jno R Bellinger respond
ed in very happy speech to the presenta-
ton by DR. R A GyIes on behalf of the
lodge and the ladies of a handsome cake
bearing the monogram "A F NJ"
The school here will close on the week
of May commencing with the 18th. Mr..
A c. Latimer will address the graduating
class on the morning of the Goth. DR.
Poteat of Furman university will also
speak on the evening of the Goth. This
has been q successful session under the
management of Pref W B West and his
able teachers.
The young ladies of the Leap Year club
entertained their young men friends at
the residence of MI P W Farrell few
evenings since in guessing contest and
several handsome prizes were given.
The asparagus shipment from here has
been very heavy this season, many days
the planters loaded solid express car.
The cantelope acreage here is very
good, though not quite so large as last
year.
It is very probable that district nor
mai school for teachers will be located
here this summer for Bamberg, Barnwell
and Aiken counties. By so doing the
teachers will have central point and a
better school. The Blackville people
promise to make it pleasant for the teach
ers when they come.
Miss Katie Farrell gave 'Fcard party"
last night in honor of her guest, Miss Lyl
Brown of Aiken.
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CURED OF RHEUMATISM.

tsMy mother has been sufferer for
wears with rheumatism" says W. 81.
Howard, of Husband, Pa. "At times she
was unable to move, while at all times
walking was painful. presented her
with bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and after few applications she decided
it was the most wonderful pain reliever
she had ever tried, in fact, she is never
without it now and is at all times able to
walk. An occasional application of Pain
Balm keeps away the pain that she was
formerly troubled with" For sale by Il.
c. Rice, Denmark; Bamberg Pharmacy.
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COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
INVARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, May 2-Farmers are COM
planning of poor stands of cotton, the cold
weather causing it to die out as fast as it
comes up. Crops are exceedingly back
ward this spring, owing to the unfavor-
able seasons that we have had so far, but
we hope that the yield will he great nev-
ertheless, and not leave the country In
general in such bad shape financially.
A good rain would be fine on the young
crops in this section, as in some places
the farmers say their lands are very dry.
The memorial last Friday was we'll at
tended from this place. 1t was decided
success this year, although there were not
as many present as generally attend The
speeches were fine, followed by an abund-
ant spread of the most tempting viands
that the heart could wish. Even the can
didates (and there were lots of them pres
ent) were satisfied. After dinner nu-
merous handshaking was INDUCED in by
everybody (and the candidates too) after
which farewells were said and the old
surviving heroes wended their ways
homeward, their minds filled with memo
ries of 40 years ago when the brave soldiers
buried on the grounds fell in defense of
their homes at Rivers bridge. Another
day has come and gone, but the deeds of
those honored soldiers, who gave their
lives for their country, still live and al
ways will.
We are glad to say that those on the
sick list are improving rapidly.
Speakers have been secured for the Mt.
Pleasant Sunday-school picnic and funds
for refreshments raised, so those who at
tend are assured of good time.
Fish fries will soon be the order of the
day, and then angling for "Jacks" by the
ladies and catching "Mollies' by the
young men will be the game played to q
finish.
Miss Alice Sease and sister, Marion, of
Barnwell, visited Mrs. S. W. Copeland
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. G.. B. Kinard has set up house-keep.
ing in full. He has made his wife a pres
ent of cat and bought book chow to
catch mice) to throw at the cat.
Mr.. Ben. F. Brown will leave in few
weeks to undergo treatment at Hot
Springs, Arkansas.
A good many of the old soldiers will
attend the reunion in Charleston this
month. A few will also attend the re-
union in Nashville, Tenn, the first of
June, going on to the Worlds Fair in St.
Louis, No., after the reunion is over.
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berg county, in convention assembled, DO
hereby approve his course in withdraw.
ing from the race and allowing the unex-
pired term to go to Mr.. Croft, thus show
ing that he was willing to carry out his
offer, made to Mr. Croft before the CAM
paign, allowing him the unexpired term !:
without opposition; and endorse the cam
didacy Of Senator Mayfeld for the full
term, pledging him our support, and
earnestly recommend him to our fellow
citizens of the second congressional dis
trict as man of integrity, character, and
ability, and if elected to congress this S.
district will have as able and fearless a
representative as any in the South.
This resolution was also adopted by a
rising vote, and in touching words Sena-ss
tor Mayfeld responded also, thanking thes
people for their handsome vote given him
in the recent primary.
Nominations were then called for tok
represent this county in the State conven
ton, six being the number of delegates
allotted to US. The following were NOM
mated: R. W. D. Rowell, s. G. Mayfeld
G. F. Rizer, E. T. LaFitte, E. L. Price,
W. T. Cave, J. A. Chassereau, J. 81. Fem
der, II. s. Bowling, c. W. Garris, b. .aOs8
Folk, ]. F. Folk, G.. E. Hutto.
Messrs. Garris, Rizer, J. F. Folk and
Hutto withdrew their names. A ballets
was had and the following declared elect
ed, they receiving votes in the order
named: b. c. Folk, W. T. Cave, 8. Gss
Mayfeld, J. q. Fender, E. L. Price, and
R. W. D. Rowell. Each delegate was als|
lowed to select his own alternate. Thes
convention then adjourned.
County Chairman Folk immediately
called the executive committee together
and R. W. D. Rowell was reelected Sec
retary. The following assessments were
placed on county candidates: Senator
SIS; member of House of Representative
S.; clerk of court $40; shreif, $40; audi
tor, treasurer, probate Judge, master and}
supervisor, IS each; coroner, s.; county
commissioner, $3.50; magistrate, $3ss
These amounts must be paid and pledge
filed before the first campaign meetine
the time for which has not yet been: ap,
pointed.
The committee then adjourned to meet
on the first Monday in July, or sooner as3
at the call of the chairman. ss1
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
HERRINE

Will overcome indigestion and dyspepsia;
regulate the bowels and cure liver and
kidney complaints: It is the best blood en-
richer and invigorator in the world:
Purely vegetable, perfectly harmless, and
should you be a sufferer from disease,
you will use it if you are wise. r. N:
Andrews, editor and mgr. Cocoa and
Rockledge News, Cocoa, Fla, writes: 81
have used your Herbine in my family,
and find it q most excellent medicine. Its
effects upon myself have been marked
benefit. I recommend it uuhesitatingly."
SOC. Sold by DR.. d. F. Hoover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
PROSPEROUS BLACKvlLLE.
Another One of the Low Country's Thriving
Little Cities Which is Co ming to the Front

Little Cities Which is 20 ming to the 'front.'
On Friday last I dropped myself at
Blackville, lively little city in Barnwell
county. From what could gather Black
vile seems to be enjoying an era of pros
perity. The Southern railroad lines from
Columbia to Jacksonville and from Au-
gusta to Charleston cross here, making it
central trading point for large section
of country.
The town is regularly laid off with
broad streets which are beautifully shad-
ed. There are a number of handsome
residences in town which are adorned
with beautiful flower yards. The stores
contain large and carefully-selected stocks
of goods which are marked at prices that
compare with Charleston and Augusta.
The only manufacturing enterprise in
town is hosiery mill, which employs
quite number of hands.
The town also has bank which is in a
prosperous condition. The graded school
is presided over by Prof. W. B. West,
whom found to be a clever and sociable
gentleman. Assisted by an able corps Of
teachers Prof. West is accomplishing a
great deal in advancing the educational
interests of the town and surrounding g
community.
On account of the busy season I met
only few farmers in town, who stated
that their prospects were bright for the
future. The cotton acreage in that Sec
ton has not been increased to any con-
siderable extent and they expect good
prices this fall. They will continue to
raise their "hog and hominy" and live at
home. Knowing that the farmer is the
bone and sinew of the country it is a
pleasure to converse with him and learn
how independent he is regardless Of how
the affairs of the world wag along.
In looking about for lodging I was
directed to the Rush House and felt
at home as soon as I clasped hands with
Col. Rush, the genial proprietor. Col.
Rush seems to take special interest in
looking after the accommodation of his
guests, and all who stop with him are
treated with the kindest hospitality. His
house is first-class in every respect. The
rooms are clean and attractive and the
table is supplied with the best the market
affords and prepared in style to tempt
the appetite of the most fastidious.
The citizens of Blackville are kind,
sociable and progressive. They are fair
and honest in their business transactions
and enjoy lucrative patronage from a
large area of the adjoining counties. The
HERALD's cause was presented and was
met with liberal response. Those peo-
pie know what a good newspaper and
fine job printing at low prices mean to
them and they did not hesitate to take
advantage of the same.
n. c. BAILEY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
WHEN THE SAP RISES

Weak lungs should be careful. Coughs.
and colds are dangerous then. One Min
ute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds
and gives strength to the lungs. Mrs. G.
E. Fenner, of Marion, Ind, says, II suf-
fered with cough until I run down In
weight from 14S to SO lbs. tried NUM-
Der of remedies to no avail until used
One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles OF
this remedy cured me of the cough,
strengthened my lungs and restored ma
to my normal weight, health and
strength" Sold by q. F. Hoover.
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Letter to |. A. Klauber, Bambers, S. E.

Dear Sir: It's an old saying: the best
advertisement is pleased customer.
1t happens to US continually in this
way: A man buys Devoe for his house
he has painted it once in three years for a
dog's-age, and thinks he knows what he
wants-buys 80 gallons, and has 10 left.
He sees right-off that 20 Devoe is as
much as 80 of anything else. He likes
that; it comes quick; it is surprise; and
he tells of it. The best advertisement is a
pleased customer.
Three years roll round. There isn't a
sign that his house needs paint; he don't
paint it. Next year he don't paint it..
This comes slow; it is surprise; but he
has got used to it. Still the best adver-
tisement is pleased customer.
Yours truly
SO F w DEvoE s Co.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05
S. G. MAYFiELD WIThDRAWS.
T. G. Croft, Of Aiken, Will be Democratic Nom.
inee for Congress.

The State Democratic executive COM
mittee, or the members from the second
congressional district, met in Columbia
last Friday night and officially declared
the result of the recent congressional pri-
mary. The official vote was: T. G.. Croft,
1897; s. G. Mayfeld, 1,7O6; L.. J. Williams,
1882; Patterson, 1,174. Croft needed 229
votes to have majority over all the
others and be nominated in this primary.
Mayfeld and Croft were declared the
official candidates Of the party in the pri-
mary to be held next Saturday, May 7th.
There have been rumors ever since the
primary that Mayfeld would withdraw
and give young Croft an open field for
the unexpired term of his father, on &C.
count of the large vote polled by Croft, it
being clear that almost majority of the
voters wanted the young man to have this
unexpired term.
Last Saturday afternoon this action
was taken BY Senator Mayfeld, who wrote
the following letter to Willie Jones, chair
man of the State Democratic executive
committee:
"Sir: I have this day decided to with
draw and do hereby withdraw from the
race for congress in the second congress-
ional district in the second primary. By
so doing I save to the people contest for
the unexpired term at the time when they
are exceedingly busy and yield.to my op-
ponent, Mr.. Theodore G. Croft, who has
received almost majority of all votes
cast in the first primary, an open field"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-05-05

One of the greatest blessings a modest
nan can wish for is a good, reliable set
of bowels. If you are not the possessor OF
such an outfit you can greatly improve
the efficiency of those you have by the use
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver IaD.
lets. Pleasant to take and. agreeable in
effect, For sale by Bamberg Pharmacy;
81. G. Rice, Denmark.
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MADE YOUNG AGAIN.

zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills each
night for two weeks has put me in ny!
teens again" writes D: Il: Turner, OF
Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best in the
world for liver, stomach and bowels.
Purely vegetable. Never grippe. Only 25c,
at J. B. Black; II. &. Rice.
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We regret that Senator Mayfeld has
Withdrawn from the race in the second
district No man could serve the State
better in congress and We would be glad
to see him there.-Florence Times:
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GROWING ACHES AND PAINS.

Mrs. Josie Sumner, Bremond, TexaA
writes: "I used Ballard's Snow Linimenf
in my family three years. would not b|
without it. used it on my little girl foE
growing pains and aches In her knees. 1t
cured her right away. have also used it3
for frost bitten feet, with good success
It is the best Hniment ] ever used" 25cs|
soc, $1.00. Sold by DR.. q. F. Hoover. sS
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Sick headache results from disordered
stomach and is quickly cured by Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For
sale by Bamberg Pharmacy; H. G. Rice.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-02-08
Royalty aud Chess.

Cards have been the amusement of
Kings and queens for centuries. p
seding latterly the royal game OF chess,
which filed up the leisure moments of
William the C%onqueror. Queen Eliza.
beth and Charles /. The latter was so
absorbed In his favorite pastime when
the news reached him that Scotland
had determined to sell him to the Eng
iish parliament that. though wen
aware what the intelligence BODIED. lie
calmly played the game to the end.
Queen Victoria preferred chess to
cards. though during her old age she
found diversion by playing patience"
A keen chess player. the great Napo-
0 would not submit to be beaten,
and II he found his skill ineffective
would throw board and chessmen an
grily on tue ground.