The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-07-07
TIE BhMBERG HERALD
Thursday, July Z. 1904
Short Locals.

tics.
Mr.. J. G. Breland announces himself in
this issue as candidate for magistrate at
Ehrhardt.
Mr.. A. Kirsch will soon open up bust
ness in one of the new stores In the
Counts block.
There have been several additions to
the church during the meeting at the
Methodist church.
There was a picnic at Springtown
church last Monday, which was we'll
attended occasion.
The cotton mill has recently had most
of its operatives houses repainted and
otherwise improved.
The South Carolina Press Association
is to hold its annual meeting at White
Stone Springs next week.
A few of the merchants closed their
stores Monday afternoon, to allow their
clerks to celebrate the fourth.
Our friends from the country say there
is no news, but that crops are fine. In
some sections, however, rain is badly
needed.
Our merchants as q rule are purchasing
large stocks of fall and winter goods, as
the present outlook for business is excel
lent.
The boys boarding hall at the Fitting
School is being repainted and otherwise
improved. The girls hall is also to be
repainted.
The cotton mill could not run last
Monday, as many of the operatives want
ed to enjoy the GLORIOUS fourth" and
went fishing.
Several from here went to the Isle of
Palms Sunday These Sunday Excur-
.sions seem to be very popular, as all the
trains are crowded.
WANTED.-Several good candidates to
run for county Offices. The field is not
near full enough. We should have at
least twice the number running.
The editor of this newspaper hopes to
be away all of next week, attending the
meeting of the State Press Association at
White Stone Springs and having good
time generally.
Maybe the good wives have gotten tired
of feeding the large crop of candidates at
these county campaign meetings, is why
their husbands reduced the number in
this county this summer.
Try Thos. Black for any and all kinds of
musical instruments, sewing machines
and accessories. T. BLACK, Bamberg, S. G.
The State campaign meeting for Bam-
berg is to be held on Wednesday, July
9th. 1t is probable that only the candi-
dates for railroad commissioner and con-
gress will attend.
The day of independence was cele-
brated very quietly in Bam5erg. All the
stores were open for business; the only
places being closed were the bank, post
office, and dispensary.
The lands of Angus Patterson, adver-
tised for sale for non-payment of taxes,
was sold by the sheriff Tuesday. The
plantation brought $500, Mr.. W. y.
Smoak being the purchaser.
For SALE.-Two thousand pounds of
good fodder. Apply to D. R. MATHEW.
Remember the big reunion of Confed-
crate veterans at Rivers bridge memorial
grounds tomorrow Thursday, 7th.) A
large crowd will no doubt be present, and
most pleasant day is expected.
The county campaign is soon to begin,
and the candidates had better be getting
their speeches ready. The voters will
expect some decided views on county
matters from the legislative candidates.
D.J. Delk now has his threshing ma
chine running, and is prepared to thresh
grain for the public. Garry your oats or
wheat to his shop, opposite Bamberg cot
ton mills, and get it threshed. His charges
are reasonable.
The Bessinger reunion took place at
Spring Branch church last Saturday. A
large crowd was present, and a most en-
ioyable day was spent. Mos: of the can.
didates for county offices were present
and made speeches.
Messrs. J. J. Fogle and J. WINS. Carter
announce themselves in this issue as can
didates for the Office of County Commits
sioner. These gentlemen have filled this
Office so ably and acceptably that they are
not likely to have, any opposition.
Have you seen Thos. Blacks pianos?
They are "beauts" and have got to go.
If you wantto spend while at one of
the best summer resorts in the State, 60
to Chick Springs. There is no better
water anywhere for indigestion and stom.
8ch troubles, ana the management lave
every attraction 10 be found at first-class
summer resort.
DR.. James A. Duncan, financial agent
of Wofford College, will visit Bamberg
next Sunday, and will preach in the
Methodist church at both the morning
and evening services. All are cordially
invited to attend. Fine sermons may be
expected, as DIR. Duncan is said to be 3
very able man.
Nothing like Crown Organ for finish
and tone, and the price and terms are
right. T. BLACK, Bamberg, S. G.
1t is probable that the Free shortage
in Barnwell county will be settled with
out suit Free was the county treasurer
and was about $4,000 short. The bond
ing company will probably pay up with
out suit. The comptroller is now making
settlements with the various counties as
rapidly as possible and nearly all of them
are ready unusually early this year
News and Courier.
There is vacant scholarship from this