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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
ADVERTISING THE TOWN.

twill soon be eight years that we
lived in Bamberg, and during that
time there has been many a column
printed in our paper which was writ
ten by us for the purpose Of booming
the town and melting its people to
greater things along the lines of
commercial and moral improvement.
If all of this matter was gotten to-
gether and printed at one time, it
would fill up one issue of our entire
paper and no doubt great deal
more. It took time to write all
these articles; it costs money to set
type; paper costs money; type costs
money, and if our contribution to
the growth of the town was valued
at actual cost to us it would amount
to many times more than the contri-
button of any citizen to the public
welfare, with the exception of the
gift of Gen. F. M. Bamberg of $4,000
few years ago to the Carlisle Fit
ting School. Never thought of it in
this way did you? Yet it is true as
gospel, and you can't get around it.
Here the editor of your paper has
actually spent more money, ten
times more than the most Of you,
for the good of the town. That's one
way of looking it, you say, and yet
it is the correct way. You may say
it is the duty of an editor to boom
his town. Not any more so than ii
is the duty of every citizen who
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

/ The letter of Mr.. H. j. Brabham
in another column makes the Con-
federate monument situation plain,
and unless all the people Of the
county do their part the monument
will not be erected. Mr.. Brabham
has worked hard, but he has not had
the cooperation of people in other
sections ofsthe county. It is now
sauarely before them. The town OF
Bamberg has done her part; will the
balance of the county do as well?
Whatever is done must be done
quickly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

It is stated that Wolfe, the dis
penser in Columbia, who is short in
his accounts, will not be prosecuted,
as his friends have made good the
shortage. Does paying back the
money lessen the crime in the eyes
of the law? If he was some poor
negro he would be prosecuted, and
there should be no favors shown him
even if he is a white man. If moth
is done with Wolfe one may look for
other dispensers to be short also.
He SHOULD be made an example, and
we hope the case against him will be
prosecuted vigorously.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina County
of Bamberg-By Geo. P. Harmon, ESQ.,,
Probate Judge.
Whereas, DR.. S. P. Rentz, made suit
to me, to grant him Letters of Admins
tration of the estate of and effects of
Dick Hammond:
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Dick Hammond, de-
ceased, that they be and appear before
me, in the Court Of Probate, to be held
at Bamberg, on Saturday, 9th day OF
April, next, after publication thereof,
at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of
April, A. D., 1907:
G. P. HARMON, Probate Judge.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
GOAT EATS UP MAIL,
No Use For Waste Paper Baskets
on BattIeship Virginia.
HE D0TES ON CIRCULARS.
Letters, Bills and News From Home
Make Up Pedro's Dinner-C'!'eers
Fear He Will Devour a Presidential
Message.

The only actual living tomb of litera-
ture extant is doing business daily on
the battleship Virginia. His name in
full is Pedro Of Guantanamo.
Pedro is an ancient Cuban goat. .Pri-
or to assuming his present duties as
mascot of the new flagship Of the sec
ond division of the Atlantic fleet he
performed q similar duty for some six
years on the second class battleship
Texas. AS kid he was trained to eat
up useless letters. bulky pamphlets
and out Of date orders. and in the last
few years he has earned reputation
as the most capacious waste paper
basket on earth. That he deserves the
reputation. nobody who ever saw the
animal at work will deny.
An unusually heavy mail had been
received aboard the Virginia at the
Brooklyn navy yard just before an en-
terprising Times reporter arrived.
When the letter carrier came aboard
Pedro was away paying visit to the
big white goat, mascot Of the battle
ship Louisiana. which. is berthed on
the same side of the yard about 300
yards south Of the dry dock In which
the Virginia is being fitted with sub
merged torpedo tubes. Captain Schroe-
der Of the Virginia, most Of his officers
and perhaps a third Of the crew re-
ceived letters, pamphlets or papers Of
some sort. 1t was apparent at once
that Pedro's services would be needed.
"Where's Pedro?" young midship-
man asked a Junior lieutenant as he
finished reading a bulky communica-
ton in a girls handwriting.
The ordnance officer had large cata-
logue sent to him by a powder firm.
The executive officer had two pound
volume sent out by naval tailor. In
fact, nearly everybody had mail Of
some sort they were ready to dispose
Of.
The officers were about to send q
marine In search Of the missing Pedro
when suddenly the gray coated old
animal was sighted coming at full
speed across the little bridge in front
of the ferry landing connecting with
the Cob dock on the other side Of the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

The race horses of Harry Payne
Whitney, the New York millionaire,
were shipped North from Aiken last
week on a special train composed Of
a Pullman sleeper and palace horse
cars. These horses travel in a lot
more style and great deal more
comfortably than can many poor
white folks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

1t is not the site of a town, but it's
character that makes it desirable
place to live. A live, prosperous
town is a desirable one to live in,
and a town may prosper and yet be
small. Every citizen in a town
should. be interested in its prosper
ity. One of the best ways to help a
town is to speak we'll Of it. 1t is
true patriotism to stand by your own
town, and interests that affect the
town should affect every citizen.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
Thursday, April IS, 1907

Mayor G. H. Mshon, of Greenville,
will be about as successful in vindi-
eating his son before the board Of
visitors of the Citadel as he was in
his race for congress last year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
"Corpse" Reprimands Undertaken.

Willis Mackey Hall Of Lockport, n.
T., an athlete, awakened from appar-
ent death several hours after life had
been pronounced extinct. Although he
died some time afterward, Hall recov-
cred his sense Of speech, called for his
mother and reprimanded an undertak-
er for ejecting her from the room.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

Bamberg was delighted with the
Epworth Leaguers, and wetrust they
were pleased with the town and its
people. Some of the young lady
delegates seemed to care more about
having a good time than anything
else.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
NOTICE.

The county dispensary board will opel
bids in their Office in rear of dispensar,,
on Monday, April %, 1907.
E. c. HAYS,
E.. l.. PRICE, Chairman.
Clerk.
Bamberg, S. c., April Is, 1907.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18


ward Pedro had seen the letter car
rier when he came aboard the Lou1si-
ana and knew the moment he saw him
that the postman had left plenty OF
work for him on the Virginia.
Up the gangplank he rotted at q
twenty-three knot gait, his mouth wa
tering for the literary treat he knew
was awaiting him. The midshipman
showed forward the missive in the fem
mime hand, and Pedro snapped It up.
4 minute later the letter was being
attended to by the ironclad digestive
organs Of the goat. Then Pedro tackled
the naval tailor's catalogue, next the
home papers, then business letter
that somebody was very anxious TO
lose. then another love letter and final
" q batch Of circulars.
It took an hour for him to finish with
the officers mail. Then when the last
sheet of somebody's letter from home
had disappeared he headed, still unsatis-
fed. in the direction Of the crews quar-
ters for dessert. he was not ulsdp-
pointed, for every man from the gun
ner's mates to the stokers had saved
something from the afternoons mail
for him.
At 5:11 p. M, just exactly two hours
and ten minutes after the feast began,
he had finished. There was then not a
piece Of paper not needed for future
reference left on the battleship. Pedro
had done his duty. Ten minutes later
he was sound asleep just abaft the
armored wall Of the forward twelve
inch turret
AS Pedro has an inoffensive DISPOSE
ton, care is exercised to keep presi-
dental messages out Of his bill of fare.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18
MONEY TO LOAN

We are prepared to negotiate loans on
improved farms at low rate of inter-
est, in sums from $5O0.00 to $40, 10000,
for three, five and ten years.
J.O. PATTERSON, JR.,
J. W. PATTERSON,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

RArES-SI.oo per year; 50 cents tor
six months. Payable in advance
ADvERT1sEMENTs-S1 90 per inch tor
first insertion, SOC. for each subsequent
insertion Liberal contracts made tor
three, six, or twelve months. Want No.
tees one cent a word each insertion. Local
Notices Sc. per line first week, SC. after
wards. Tributes Of Respect, ETC., must
be paid for as regular advertising.
CoMMUNIcATIoNs-N letters or on
subjects Of general interest will be gladly
welcomed. Those of a personal nature
will no. IKE published unless paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

makes his living here. The Bamberg
Herald does not belong to the public;
it belongs to the editor and no other
Individual has a dollar invested in it.
1t is not being run to advertise the
town; it is being published to furnish
a living for the editor and his family,
just as you run a store, or bank, or
any other business, and we owe no
more to the town than any business
located here. True we get a living
out of the town and county; so does
every other business. We mention
these things not in spirit of vanity
or highly developed self esteem, but
as a protest against the sentiment
which generally prevails that it is
the duty of a newspaper to say nice
things about the town, it's advantages
and to keep our enterprise and prog
ress constantly before the public.
In this connection let us say that
we are not attempting to magnify
our feeble efforts for the advance
ment and growth of Bamberg, we
only wish we had done more, both
through the columns of our news
paper and personally, and we expect
to keep up the work of advertising
the town and giving our services
for the upbuilding of the town and
community. We are not satisfied
with the progress of Bamberg. True
we have done we'll as a people in the
last few years; let us do better; let
us go forward to greater things.
The town has the men and the money
if we will only put these agencies to
work for a greater Bamberg. Op-
portunity is knocking at our door,
and great growth and progress will
be our portion if we will only take
advantage Of our opportunities. But
we will have to work and put our
money to work. Nothing Of value
is to be had without labor.
The Herald could be of much
greater benefit to the town if it was
better supported. We need more
Bamberg advertisers and subscri-
bers, especially advertisers. An
Orangeburg merchant is our largest
advertiser, and so long as Bamberg
merchants do not support The
Herald, our efforts for the growth
of the town will be seriously
crippled.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-18

prosecuted vigorously.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Football Christmas

Football Christmas
The football game scheduled for
Christmas. at the A. +, G. grounds is sure
TO be the best game played here this
season. The Chemawa Indians are
known to be well up in the business,
and their many victories, during the
season. should be pointer to the local
boys that they will be up against the
hardest game in their experience, 1t will
be the last regular game Of the season,
and being so should draw an unusually
good crowd. The local club has been
at financial loss during the season, in
bringing good teams here, and every eff
fort to help them out should be made
Tickets will be on sale from this date,
and every lover OF the game, and our
business men, will no doubt provide
themselves with tickets to the last
game Of the season. The boys do not
play for profit, hoping only to finish the
season out of debt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Fire Department Called Often

L
The explosion Of a lamp in the resi-
dencc OF Ben Marion. at Second and
Bond streets was the cause of an alarm
from box at $50 last night. All Of
the apparatus excepting No. 3. which
was not called, made quick run, and
were soon at the scene. The curtains
and wallpaper in a room ignited and a
serious fire was threatened. Chemical
No. got into service and it was soon
all over The other companies were
ready for action, but no water was
thrown. 1t was matter of general CON-
ment how speedily the department was
on the grounds. Hose No. was being
repaired at blacksmith shop when
the alarm sounded, but did not wait for
the repairs Hose No. 2 had a crippled
driver. but he forget his disability, and
drove his horses like the wind. along
Commercial street. It was a good show
ing OF the efficiency of the department.
At about s o'clock Hose No was call
cd by telepho alarm from a Chinese
store at 376 Bond street and made
lively run to that point, only to find that
the chimney fire, which was the cause
of the alarm, had been extinguished.
About an hour after this alarm, Jean
Bussing, driver of Chemical |, was call
ed to extinguish burning fue in the
building in which is located the office
of the Alaska FisLesman's Packing
Co., (which he did in quick time. It was
a strenuous night for the boys but they
We're equal to it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Real Estate Deal

4 deal was consummated yesterday
whereby il. H. zapf becomes the owner
of the property on which tho store build.
Ing occupied by the newly Incorporated
firm Of II. Zapf Co.. stands. The pnr.
chase was made from A. M. Smith. the
former owner Mr.. zapd. though rctir.
Ing from active business HE. evidently
mas confidence in Astoria, and will have
all his interests here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
COMPROMISE WILL CONTEST.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. ls.--The suit to
break the win of Robert M. Snyder, faith
er of Carey Snyder, who was alleged to
have been murdered near Hillsboro, Ore,
in October, 1905, was compromised here
today. Stanley Snyder, son of Carey,
by his first wife, by the compromise re-
ceives $4,000, outright, as his share Of
his grandfatheTs million-dollar estate.
Snyder, Sr., came to his death in an au-
tomobile accident here Q year ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

II IL saii that plans have matured
for the placing Of now steamer in the
freight and passenger service between
Portland and Astoria. and San Fran.
cisco. The steamer Winnebago will prob.
ably start on her first trip, from San
Francisco. the latter part Of this week.
She viii be probably run for the Cali.
fornia and Oregon Coast Steamship
Co., and while ahe win bring a cargo
of general merchandise her south-bound
trips will be for the purpose OF moving
grain TO California. She is practically
d new boat, being built In 1903 and Is
modern In every respect. She Is Of 7s0
tons, net register, and can easily take
care Of nearly double that amount Of
freight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
For Package Drop

A number Of complaints have been
made regarding tho lack Of a place or
box TO drop packages In ut the post
Office bi!lding. The drops there will
not Accommodate a package larger than
q newspaper and the city's residents are
compelled TO go to the office before 1t
closes In order to send packages. This
should be attended 10 right away as at
this time Of the year many persons are
forwarding TO friends and relatives re-.
membranes Of the Christmas season
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Seaside Election Case

In the Seaside election case, which
came up yesterday morning before
Judge Trenchard. @. J. Curtis appeared
for the plaintiff. and Frank Spittle for
the defendants. The allegations Of the
plaintiff. A, u. Miller, were published in
yesterdays Astorian. The attelneys.
on both sides, argued on the right Of
the county Judge to issue the injunction.
Judge Trenchard ruled that the plain.
tin shall file bond In the sum OF $500
IN which event the injunction win ISSUE
lendmg the action Of the circuit court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Quarantine Raised

City Physician Mohn and his assist.
ants were busy yesterday inmigating
the premises Of the johnson family at
427 Thirtieth street, preparatory to rails.
Ing the quarantine from scarlet fever
which has been In effect for six weeks
The Thompson family place, at 4a2
1hirty.eighih street was also famigated
and the residence oi Mrs. Lilly Karpi.
nen on Fenton avenue went through the
same process.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Cleaning the Streets

Three of the protegces, who were
taken under the wing Of Chief Gammal
Tuesday, were turned over to the street
superintendent yesterday, and under the
guidance Of Dan Belcher, proceeded to
make clean couple Of blocks Of Bond
street. from Ninth to Seventh. Here.
after the court will turn over 10 the
street department all vagrants who are
arrested by the officers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Wanted a Doctor

Officer oberg 10 somewhat Of wit
ms was evidenced yesterday morning
when ono Smith, who has been looking
for work tso as to keep out OF It's wayl,
complained of being III. The officer
kipdly took Mr.. Smith out Of his cell
ami putting n shovel into his hands. as.
stred him that DR.. Work would cure
him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
The W. c. r. U. Meeting

The regular meeting Of the woman's
Christian Temperance Union will meet
In their rooms today At the usual time.
Every member IA earnestly requested TO
bring thimble and scissors 10 assist in
knitting comforters for the Seamens
Home,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Furniture Ordered

The county court yesterday awarded
contracts for furniture for The new court
house as follows! Charles Heilborn &
Co., s3os7, J. ], Robinson. s2o325. and
Hildebrand 4 Cor, sl4s. The amount Of
furniture ordered Ii sufficient TO furnish
the Offices In the building and Il win be
delivered within 30 days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
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. PERSONALS. .
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Miss Hazel Robh, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Martha Robb, is down from Port.
land on visit.
A. N Smith, of Portland, is visiting
in Astoria
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Auditor Gets Statement

City Auditor Anderson yesterday OBJ
tanned statement from Sheriff Pome-
roy showing the rebates, errors and
double assessments on the City Library,
Park and the municipal buildings. The
rebates amount to $57sl3; errors and
double assessments, $97.l4.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Admitted to Hospital

johnson Peterson, resident Of Up.
pertown. was admitted TO tho hospital
yesterday for medical treatment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Declaration Of Inten.ion--

Aryid johnson. native Of Sweden
has filed bis intention 10 become m
American citizen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Administrative Appointed

Margaret A. Spencer was yesterday
appointed administrative Of the estate
OF Herbert N. Spencer. with bonds
placed at 5000
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

The preliminary survey Of the British
ship Rajorc has been completed and o
survey Is now being made OF the cargo
part Of which was damaged. The dam.
agc TO the vessel consisted Of the steer.
ing gear being disabled, the sails torn,
and several ports smashed in. There ID
q port. on the side OF tho vessel. that IL
at the water line which Is leaking and
considerable cargo win have to be moved
10 reach it. The vessel will be towed
up today, from the quarantine grounds,
To point opposite the city. where II it
Is found that the amount Of cargo dam.
aged makes II necessary. lighters will
bs used for storing II until repairs are
made. Probably It may not be found
necessary to use the lighters as It may
be possible TO shift cargo sufficient to
determine loss and repair damage to
vessel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
WATERFRONT ITEMS.
Bar Conditions Continue Good
Several Vessels Expected.
OIL STEAMER LANSING IS IN

The Preliminary Survey on Damage to
the Rajore Completed - Homeward-
Bound Arrives Down and Will Leave
Out Today--0ther Marines Notes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Dies at Hospital

Y. Frederick. laborer In the employ
OF the Chinook Lumber Company. died
at tho hospital yesterday Of stomach
trouble. aged 30 years. Arrangements
viii b. made later for the funeral.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
The Police Court

The Police Court
Judge Anderson held an abbreviated
session Of court today, but one ine-
briated person appearing, who was
given one day in the city bastile. Eva
Moore, a disorderly woman, appeared
by document and her bail of $40 was
added to the city's treasure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
Woo.i..-~Wood--

The Tongue Point Lumber Company
are now booking orders for short tstoye
lengthy wood to be delivered during
January aud later. Got your orders In
now, phonc Main 2TTi. l2.is.tl.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

The Lurline came in on time yester-
day afternoon and left out at I p. m,
She had a good cargo Of freight and her
up trip passenger list was large.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
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. DONE BY DEEDS. q
A~~%>Ao~> %A>~AAAHI

R. D. Shuck, administrator of the
estate of Ella Shuck to A. S.
Skyles, S. w. IA sec. ii. 7. N,
r. 10 Ow..........................s2 W.. ). $4,000
State of Oregon to John Gertulla,
L. IL of s. 4. IA OF see. "a and
lots s and 6, sec. IS. T. 0 N, R.
W.; release and quit claim on proof
Of settlement and final payment. -
7. j. Trumbull and wife to A. r.
Cyrus, lots 4 and 5, block 40, also
lot s, block AZ, New Astoria. -. 10
----- On
When you need a cough cure you need
one that win cure your cough. Kemp's
Balsam, the best cough cure, win do it.
All druggists sell it for 25 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

The Breakwater is due from Coos Bay
today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

Conditions Mt the mouth of the river
wero again favorable yesterday. The
wind was from the east AT velocity oil
20 miles, the weather being cloudy and
the bar smooth. At 4 p. m. a three
master bark, which is supposed to be
the Clackamananshire. from Kerbyson,
hence November lst. was sighted ten
miles southwest. 1t is thought that
Pilot Mcyicar has boarded her. from the
pilot schooner, and that she will pass
in this forenoon. A ship, in ballast. was
also sighted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

The oil steamer Lansing. from Port
Hartford, arrived here yesterday at
l2;i5 and proceeded up the river with
out stopping
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

The Roanoke is expected to leave
Portland on her down trip tonight and
will leave here tomorrow morning.