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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-18
CAT WHIPS A RATTLESNAKE.
Claws Flesh from'the Reptiles Head
Until it is Conquered.

S. D. Shipman, living eight miles
south of this city, just across the
Monroe county line, relates an unus-
ual incident that occurred at MS
home last week, says the lndlanapo-
lis News. While he and his family
were at dinner they heard a strange
sound Just outside the door. Look
ing up, they saw big rattlesnake,
coiled and ready to strike, while a
maltese cat, not quite two years old,
was going around the snake in a
circle.
Mr.. Shipman said he never heard
such a noise from cat as that cat
made in it's fight with the snake. AS
the snake would strike, the cat would
lump back, and as the reptile drew
back it's head for another stroke the
cat would strike the snake on top OF
the head, sinking it's claws their full
length. When the snake would not
show a disposition to strike, the cat
would seize it by the rattles with It's
claws and torment it into striking.
The cat was too quick for the snake
and would dodge it every time.
The performance was kept up un-
til nearly all the flesh was claWed
from the top of the snakes head.
The rattler began to show signs OF
WEAKNESS and attempted to crawl
away. Mr.. Shipman said he was
afraid it would crawl under the
house, so he took a hand in the af-
fair and killed it. The cat was not
injured the least bit during the
strange combat. -.
( Some months ago Mr.. Shipman lost
a horse as the result Of a snakes bite
and a blue-racer at that, too.
Blue-racers have been said to be
harmless, but that is not true, said
Mr.. Shipman. One day, while one OF
his horses was lying in the shade OF
q tree, he saw a blue-racer crawl out
toward it. He went into the house,
got his rifle, and thought to kill the
snake. But it saw him and started
to escape, getting between him and
the horse so that he could not shoot.
In it's haste it crawled over the pos
trate. horse, and as it did so struck
the animal on the hip three times.
The horse, of course, was frightened,
and Jumped up suddenly, throwing
the snake to the ground. Within
few minutes the wound began to
swell, and the swelling continued un-
til the horse died, within few hours.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-18
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and
at Other Points.

Senator T. NJ. Raysor, of Or
angeburg, spent Wednesday in the
city.
Mrs. Hattie Smith, of Bamberg,
is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. w. l..
Stokes es.-Branchville Journal.
Miss Gertrude Oxner returned
a few days since to Bamberg where
she is again engaged in teaching
Leesville News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-18
Fine Farms Will Go At Panic Prices

Also five tenant houses; three with
four rooms each and two with two
rooms; all in fair repair. This lot
contains about four acres. Price on
lily. ........................... 10000.
Also two open lots containing two
acres, more or less. VIII let these
60 for ronly.....---.-.-.---------$25O.OO.
Also one five-room house on Main
Street, with barn and stables; deep
well of good water. Lot contains one
acre, more or less. All in fair repair
and under fence. Price only--$1 ,250.
One open lot on New Bridge Street,
measuring 105 feet front by about
800 feet deep, by ninety feet, more
of less, wide on back. Fine site for
a residence, and large enough for
hotel, as it lies less than one hum
dred yards from depot. Price and
terms on application.
Also one open lot on Church Street,
measuring ninety-eight feet front and !,
back by 53A feet deep. Will go at
a bargain. Price and terms on ap2E-
cation.
Also a block of lots on Railroad
Avenue, West, containing ten acres,
more or less. About five acres of Pc
can trees in bearing. An opportun!-
ty for young men to invest in and de-
velop. Only the one chance. Price
and terms on application.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-18

Pencil and pencil sharpener only
5 cents at The Herald Book Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-18

One hundred acres, almost in cor
porate limits of Bamberg. About
sixty acres in high state OF cultlVa-
ton. Crops in sight. Corn (not on
Williamson plan) about thirty bush-
els per acre. Cotton, with only about
five hundred pounds fertilizer per
acre, very nearly or quite a bale per
acre.
Eighty.five acres; about sixty-hVe
acres in good state OF cultivation.
One four-room and one three-room
tenant house; one shallow and two
deep wells of good water. Crops
good. Only about one mile North OF
Bamberg.
Thirty-six acres, about twenty-five
open; no buildings. Crops in falr
condition. This property lies only
about one mile from Bamberg.
Also very many larger farms, con-
tanning from 250 to 1900 acres, ly-
ing from two to ten miles from BAN
berg, S. c., in this and Orangeburg
counties. Prices and terms on appll-
cation.
CITY PROPERTIES FOR SALE.
One seven-room dwelling; barn
and stables and other catbuildings;
all recently built; wired for electric
lights; yard fenced; deep we'll OF
good water. The lot contains about
three acres. We are offering this for
a limited time at only-..-----$2,OOO.OO
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALLED
THE CHANCERY COURT
A Few of the Most Important Gases
 Disposed of This Week

Chancery court convened at Bates vile Monday Judge Humphreys pre- siding. !
 Following are the most important cases disposed of up to Wednesday evening;
 Mrs. F. T. Edwards vs Moore Bros, dismissed at plaintiffs s cost.
 Mrs. F. T. Edwards vs D. P. Whis- nant, same.
 Mrs. F. r. Edwards vs C. NJ. Ed- wards, same.
 Newark Lumber O., vs Dave Ar nold same.
 J. I. West vs E. C. West, divorce granted on cross complaint of defend- ant, and defendant restored the name of Elizabeth Gatharine Lamberton.
 Mary Ann Winston vs J. F. Win ston, dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
 J. H. Ladd vs E. A. Young, same.
 Wm. Coombs ct. al. vs J. J. Barn. well, ct. al. decree for defendant.
 C. M. Edwards vs ]. s. Handford and D. D. Adams, decree for defend- ant.
 Green Henderson vs Rachel Tender son, divorce granted.
 T. J. Raney executor of estate ot Ben Brannon vs F. M Brannon and Enoch Perdue, continued by consent
 Nancy Pitts vs James Pitts divorce granted.
 Laura Turner vs Thos. Turner, dis missed at plaintiffs cost.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
RATHER BE A DRAKE

A school boy was told to prepare an essay on ducks, and this is what he wrote: 1.-The duck is low, heavy set bird composed mostly of meat and feathers. He is a mighty poor singer, having hoarce voice caused by get ting too many frogs in his neck. He likes the water and carries a toy ba- loon in his stomach to keep from sink ing. The duck has only two legs and they are set so far back on his running gears by nature that they come nearly missing his body. Some ducks, when they get big, have curls on their tails and are called drakes. Drakes don't have to set or hatch, but just loaf, go swimming and eat. If 1 was duck I'd rather be drake every time. ''- Exchange.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
CHARLOTTE CHRONICLES

Charlotte, May 12.-Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Jernigan, and Curt Stoner and Miss Nettie Byrum attended the singing convention at Newark Sunday.
 Miss Luara Kent entertained her friends with a party Saturday night. All report a nice time.
 J. B. Johnson and son, Guy. of Batesville were transacting business here Monday.
 Miss Laura Nuckolls of Cord visited friends and relatives here few days last week.
 J. c. McGill and son, Ralph, made business trip to Batesville Saturday.
 Misses Nora and Alma Crigler at tended church at Antioch Sunday.
 Rev. Joe Shaver will preach at this place Sunday
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
LITTLE CECIL RUTlEDGE

On Sunday night May the 10th, the Death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rutledge and claim ed for its victim their precious baby, little Cecil, aged IS months, who was sick but 6 short time.
 His suffering was great, but he has gone to better home where suffering is not known. We know the home will be lonely without him, but God knows best. He was bright, beauti- ful little treasure, and made the home so happy during his stay here on earth. Dear parents, brothers and sisters, may we live so we may meet little Cecil in that bright home above. Little Cecil is sweetly sleeping
 In the arms of Jesus above; We all hope to meet him
 In that home of joy and love.
 MABEL WHISNANT
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
SATURDAYS BALL GAME

A very pretty game of baseball was played here Saturday afternoon be- tween Sulphur Rock, and the home team. It was an exciting game from the beginnging. Jernigan of Sulphur Rock and Lusk of the locals were the opposing pitchers. with the favors slightly with Lusk The fielding of both teams were good. Edwards with the big mitt, Ketchem on the initial sack and Duvall at the center station put a good game, Vaughan made a splendid throw and caught Rocker at the plate In the last half of the eight with the score 3 to in Newark s favor, the home boys decided to take no chances so they began to hammer the horsehide to the far corners of the lot. When the round finished three of the home team had counted. This gave the Newarkers lead the visitors could not overtake. Final score to 3 in favor of Newark.
 We have some good material here for ball team and the boys should meet with encouragement.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

Notice is hereby given than a Teachers Institute will be held at Bates vile, Ark, beginning Monday, June s, 1908, and continuing one week. All teachers are required by law to attend. The attention of teachers is called to the fact that renewals of certificates can be made only at the close of the June Institutes.
 The regular quarterly examination will be held at Batesville on Thursday and Friday, June Is and 10.
 Given under my hand this 12th day of May, 1908. SIDNEY PIcKENs,
 County Examiner.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
OAKLAND ITEMS

The death angel invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rutledge last Sunday night and claimed for its vic tim their youngest child, an eighteen months old son. The burial services were conducted by Rev. Lige Hender- son Monday evening, at the family graveyard.
 Mrs. Minnie Marshall, who has been sick since the first of March, is inn proving slowly.
 We have new doctor in our neigh borhood by the name of Billingsly.
 The Oakland singing class attended the singing covention at Newark last Sunday.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
CRiGLERS ARRESTED

Drs. w. H. and J. R. Crigler, the former of Newport and the latter ot Walnut Ridge, were arrested by Sheriff Simmons of Jackson county few days ago on a warrant charging them with perjury in connenction with the divorce proceedings brought by Dr. w. H. Crigler against his wife, at whose in stance the warrants are said to have been issued.
 They both waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $500.
 They are both we'll known in this county, having formerly lived near Cord
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
WILL START BERRY CULTURE
FOR METHODIST HOSPITAL
Movement on Foot to Erect SiOO,O 900
 Hospital at Little Rock

Little Rock, May 1.-The movement for the building. of a Methodist hos pital in Arkansas by the three con- ferences of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, was given great impetus by the action of the commission, at its meeting in Little Rock recently.
 A permanent organization was effect ed by the election of James A. Ander- son president and T. E. Sharp secre- tary. It was the sense of the commis- sion that the church should erect a modern hospital in this state, and that the plant, including grounds, building and equipment, should not cost less than $l0o, GOO.
 It was further agreed to give notice to the public of this decision and to solicit arguments and inducements from those interested in the location of the hospital. All. propositions of financial character must be made in writing and filed not later than Sept. 1, 1908.
 In determining the location the com mittee will take into consideration ac- feasibility, the amount of money con- tributed, opportunity to secure the best medical and surgical skill, health fitness of the situation, and all other items that enter into founding and operating first-class establishment.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
Acting Governor Hamiter
 Calls Extra Session
Extra Session Opposed by PndalI who is Hurrying Home From Wash
 ington---Clash May Follow

Acting Governor A. H. Hamiter issued call Monday night for a special sesson of the legislature to convene in Little Rock at noon next Monday, May Is, for the purpose of taking up the matter of completing the state capitol and to amend the reve- nue laws so as to require the collectors of the various counties to make month"; ly settlements with the state.
 Following the issuance of the call. Acting Governor Hamiter appointed three new members of the general assembly to fill vacancies, the appoin- tees being as follows: Henry Still we'll, representative from Ashley coun- ty to take the place of W. A. Roby. resigned; Scott Harris, representative | from Clark county to take the place of R. G. McDaniels, resigned A. J. Johnson senator from the Sixteenth senatorial district to succeed Senator Amis who died a short time ago.
 The call for special session of the legislature was unexpected. When Mr. Hamiter went to Little Rock last Friday night to take charge of the governors office during Governor Pindall's absence at Washington, he denied having any intention of calling 1 the legislature together. However, a short time after taking charge of the office some of his friends began the agitation for special session, with the result that the call was issued at l1:30 o'clock Monday night.
 The call for a special session ereat- ed sensation throughout the state, and in some places mass meetings have been held and resolutions passed con- deming the action of Governor Ham iter.
 Governor Pindall and Governor elect Geo. w. Donaghey are both op- posed to an extra session, and no one can predict what the final outcome will be, as these gentlemen left Washing ton for little Rock immediately upon hearing of the action of Governor
 
 nor Pindall will attempt to revoke the call immediately upon reaching the governor $ office. It is contended by some that he has no authority to do this and that he will be powerless to interfere. It is also rumored that Hamiter will refuse to surrender the governors office to Pindall upon his arrival.
 All kinds of rumors are afioat rela- tive to Gov. Pindalls future position and fate as regards the governors office, but are mere matters of conjec- ture. Eminent attorneys say that l Gov Pindall cannot be disturbed un- till the term of Gov. John $. Little expires next January, and that upon his return from Washington will re- sume his duties as chief executive of the state, and also be the presiding officer of the senate during the special 1 session.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15

PROHIBITION LIKELY ID
 BECOME NATIONAL ISSUE
From National Capital Say Effort Will be Made to Get Prohi
 Plank in Democratic Platform

That serious attempt will be made to put a prohibition plank in the Democratic platform at the Denver convention is the report that comes from Washington.
 The movement for prohibition plank was started some weeks ago. but is said to have been drowned down by the politicians. Nevertheless, accor- ding to recent reports from Washing ton, the talk continues that the prohi- bition question and other important phases of the liquor question will have to be taken into account when the Democratic delegates get together
 It is admitted that the prohibition sentiment is so strong in the South that it will not be surprising if con siderable contingent of delegates from that part of the country go to Denver with prohibition on their minds and with their constituents expecting them to push into prominence prohibition plank.
 In case any effort of this kind is made, it is expected the Southern dele gates generally will line up for pro hibition plank and that the opposition will come from the North and Vest A great deal will depend on the atti- Jude of MT. Bryan. Should the men who want prohibition plank get en- couragement from him it goes with out saying that the movement would be formidable.
 A number of shrewd politicians in Washington are predicting that the prohibition issue will be thrown head long into the coming campaign by the course of the convention at Denver. It is said, too, that the spectre of a prohibition plank is looming up to trouble the dreams of the party lead- CTS on both the Republican and Demo- cratic sides.
 If the Democrats adopt prohibition, it will mean the greatest realignment of parties that has happened in this country since the days of slavery and since the formation of the Republican party None would be able to predict what would happen if a campaign were to be conducted on that issue. in view of the sweep of prohibition sentiment in the South and great section of the North and West. What would happen, for instance, in states like Iowa, Indi- ana and Ohio, where prohibition senti- ment is strong, if the Democrats were to take up with the prohibition cause, is question that is causing much comment.
 It is true, of course, that in con- test between the Democratic party on prohibition plank and the Republi- can party without such plank there would be available for the Republicans vast campaign fund coming from the brewing and distilling interests. But even this might not decide the re- suit, and the political situation would be turned into a topsy-turvey condi- tion.
 Congress has so far done nothing to dispose of the question, a burning one in prohibition states, of giving the states control of liquor shipped into their borders. A plank touching this subject seems certain to be strongly urged at Denver if congress passes no legislation bearing on it.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
CARD OF THANKS

To the neighbors, friends and attend ding physician who labored so untir- ingly with our darling little one dur ing her three weeks suffering and death. we cannot express our sincere thanks and feelings towards you, one and all. We hope you will be rewarded by one who doeth all things we'll.
 J. T. RUTLEDGE
 AND FAMILY.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
BIG STRAWBERRY

The largest strawberry ever present. ed to the Department of Agriculture was given that department Friday by E. l.. Davis of Atkins. The berry measures five inches in circumference in the widest part. It is known as the Aroma strawberry, deriving it's name from its fragrant an unusual odor.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
ICE CREAM SUPPER

The ladies of Cord will give an ice cream supper at the home of Mrs. Lee Martin on the third Saturday night in May, the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the church. Every body cordially invited.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
E. c. HATFIELD DEAD

E. c. Hatfield of Little Rock, one of the best known Odd Fellows in Arkan- sas, died in a hospital in Little Rock Thursday from an attack of paralysis He was editor of the Beacon Light. published in Little Rock, and was well known in Newark, having visited the lodge here several times.
The Newark journal., 1908-05-15
NOTARY PUBLIC

Notary work of all kinds done in careful and correct manner by A. A. Henderson at the Merchants and Planters Bank.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-19
"A THANKSGIVING SPENT
ON THE AMERICAN DESERT

| strip of soft-toned cloth unrolled. Tc
the southwark. nine miles. stood The
historic San Xavier vmission; TO the
eastward, eleven miles. a railroad camp,
its scraper teams showing quite dis
tinctly.
No gay red ana yellow woods
prank the desert here. but 1t offers. In
stead, sky s%plendors md mountain
splendors. 1T is easy to say the noun
tains locked like amethyst: the CLAM
u of the desert insists that they really
are amethyst. All too quickly the
hours passed. for the restless sur kept
working transformation scenes; Gre
ating new mountain vistas, and giving
new aspects to the plain.
Presently a tiny puff of grayish wool
appeared at the head OF the valley to
the north. Behind it came q black
worm, the incoming evening train.
Soon 1t was sunset, and the western
mountains seemed to advance andsloom
w~arningly; but the eastern horizon was
illuminated with a ~portentous glow.
"a few moments OF expectant watching,
and up over the mountains swan the
desert Don a great yellow
thing that seemed rounded with the
curves Of latitude and longitude was
advancing. not along h arc of the
heavens, but, forsaking its orbit, was
floating loose and balloon-lfke, straight
earthly large and near, as IL it were q
shadow world endowed with motion.
purpose. and freedom OF will. One awed,
hushed moment, ind hen the NOON
light was pouring over the valley. maxi
ing white and distinct the stone stair
steps down the hill; and the end OF this
Thanksgiving day on the desert.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-11-19
In the Wrong Flock.

EE = SAA SiiS .
The temperance society was to meet
that afternoon. Mrs. Philpots dressed
in a hurry and came painting down
stairs. She was a short, plump woman,
"Addie. run up to my room and get
my blue ribbon rosette. the temperance
badge" she directed her maid. II have
forgotten it. You will know 1t, Addiel
blue ribbon and gold lettering"
"Yas'm. / knows 1t right we'll" EdA
die could not read, but she knew a biud
ribbon with gold lettering when sha
saw 1t and therefore had no trouble
in finding 1t and fastening 1T property
on the dress Of her mistress.
Mrs. Philpots was too busy greeting
har friends or giving close attention I'd
the speakers at the meeting to notd
that they smiled when they shook
hands with her.
When she reached home supper was
served, so she went directly to the DIM
ing room, where the other members Of
the family were seated.
Gracious me. motheri. exclaimed
her son, that blue ~ribbon-haye you
been wearing that at the temperance
meeting?"
A loud laugh went up on all sides.
why, what is it, Harry?" asked tho;
good woman, clutching at the ribbon
In surprise.
why, mother, dear, didn't you know
that was the ribbon I wore at the
show?"
The gold lettering on the ribbon read:,
Atlanta Poultry Show. First Prizej
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