The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-07-25
OUTRAGE IN WATERFORD.
Disreputable Conduct on the Part Of
Unknown Parties.

Disreputable Conduct on the Part OF
Unknown Parties.
Thursday night about eleven O'Clock
Rev. J. L. Daniel was aroused from
his slumbers by hearing noises around
the parsonage. The noises consisted
of an explosion, probably a cannon
cracker, or the discharge of a pistol,
accompanied by a rain Of missiles on
top of and against the sides of the
house.
Rev. Daniel Immediately telephon-
ed the central Office and requested
the operator to get someone to come
to his assistance. Going back to his
room, he fired his pistol to give an
alarm. Soon a crowd had collected ,
but the offenders had dispersed.
Fortunately among the first arrivals,
when the alarm was given, were
Drs. EsDorn and Alderman. Mrs:
Daniel, who is almost an invalid and
a great sufferer from nervousness,
was thrown into a convulsion, and
but for the timely arrival of the
physicians there is no telling what
might have been the result. The
guilty parties have not yet been ap-
prehended. The entire town regard
less of denominational affinities, are
severe in their condemnation of this
attack upon the home of one of our
citizens. Resolutions were adopted
Sunday morning at the close Of ser
vices by the congregation of the
Methodist church, of which Rev.
Daniel is pastor. The board of stew
ards held a meeting Friday in which
thew took some action, it is under
stood. For some reasons they have
given out nothing as to what they did,
but it is understood that they have
the names of several boys and young
men they think guilty. Their names
are kept secret. 1t is not known
what action, if any, will be taken.
The effort seems to be to keep the
matter as quiet as possible and to
settle it out of court.
This trouble has been brewing for
some time. The corner at the parson-
age is a popular place for boys and
young men to congregate, especially
at night. Several weeks ago a crowd
of boys and young men began as
sembling there before dispensing for
the night, some of these sometime
more or less intoxicated. They would
while away a time singing, often
sacred songs, interspersed with oaths:
On one occasion, Rev. Daniel found
it necessary to request them to de-
sist, they were so boisterous, and his
wife having one of her bad attacks
of nervousness at the time. These
midnight melodies continued, and
Rev. Daniel took occasion to rebuke
it from the pulpit. This seemingly
incensed the boys or young men.
and it is supposed, this attack OF
Thursday night was consequence.
Sunday morning before services Rev.
Daniel took occasion to comment on
the occurrence. He said that he had
a record of fifteen years in the minis
try and he had never had any trouble
in any of his charges. He did not
think any word Of his in the pulpit
could be the cause of this trouble,
and that he should continue to preach
the gospel as he saw it, fearlessly.
At the conclusion of the services a
congregational meeting was held,
presided over by H. W. Black, the
chairman of the board of stewards, at
which the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted: Whereas, we
have heard with much chagrin, not
unmixed with Indignation, of a recent
and unfortunate occurrence which
was calculated to annoy and injure
our pastor, Rev. J L. Daniel, and
his family, not only in his home
sanctity, but personally, and where
as we have been much concerned at
this demonstration which seemed to
be intended to offend our pastor,
therefore, be it resolved by the con-
gregation:
That we condemn such demonstra,
tions on the part of of those guilty
as being unworthy of our enlighten-
ed community.
That we commend Rev. Daniel for
his manly and fearless attacks upon
the strong holds of sin and evll-doers;
and assure him of our esteem anG
high regard, and that we are in full
accord and sympathy with his efforts
for right-living and that we shall dc
all we can to uphold his hands:
That a copy Of these resolutions
be placed on the minutes of this
church, and that a copy be sent the
Rev. ]. L. Daniel and published II
the newspapers.-W WATERFORD Press
and Standard.
Constables captured six barrels o:
contraband liquor in Peedee river OF
Saturday night, where the Charles
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