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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, March 9.-Farmers are
talking planting corn this week; want
to get to work at their crop.
Rev. P. E. Monroe preached for us
every night last week except Monday
and Saturday nights. He gave us
topics to think about and mediate
upon. There was a good crowd out
every night.
Sunday afternoon the Woman's
Missionary Society of Ehrhardt Lu'
theran Churchgavean entertainment,
in which the children recited and
sang, which was enjoyed by large
audience, after which special col.
lection was taken up,
Court last week took a good many
laborers from our town ard surround.
ing country, and from reports were
not needed. This will do for those
that have plenty of means at their
command; but it does not suit the
poorer class who have nothing to de.
fray expenses, and their families at
home needing their labor to supply
immediate wants.
Mr.. Jacob Ehrhardt missed his
pointer pup about year old; a good
hunter. A suitable reward will be
given for information as to where the
dog is or his return.
The council are taking some steps
toward clearing our town of logs, ties
and trash. More of it should be done,
so as to promote our health and the
looks of our streets. Let the good
work go on until there is no more to
do.
A young man wrote a note to a
young lady asking the pleasure of &C.
companying her to church. The
young lady wrote him in return, as
follows: For reasons over which she
had no control she could not go with
him. Would explain later.
Col. Jno. F. Folk and wife spent
Sunday with her parents.
There was marriage in town Sun
day afternoon at the residence of Mr..
Henry Ehrhardt. Mr.. Lemuel Nc
Kenzie and Miss Efie Smith, of COL
Teton county, near Mauldin' scrossing,
were married by Rev. P. E. Monroe.
Mrs. Lila Kinard and daughter,
Rubie, and Miss Alice Sease left for
Bamberg Sunday afternoon, after
spending several days with relatives
in and around town. JEE.
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OIar News.

OLAR, March 9.-The program of
the literary society for the last meet
ing was as follows:
Recitation miss Mazda Still.
Composition-Miss Elite Kearse.
Essay-Miss Emma Bessinger.
Description of a Horse Cor
bette HERS.
Current Events Miss Efie Barker.
Dialogue-Messrs. Charley Chitty
and Athen Morris.
Miss Maud Owens spent Saturday
and Sunday in Denmark.
Miss Ida Bessinger, who has been
teaching school at Windsor, has re-
turned home.
Rev. D. L. Roton filled his regular
appointment at the Baptist church
Saturday and Sunday.
The Y. w. C. A. had their meeting
Sunday afternoon. Alarge number
of members were present, and the
program was greatly enjoyed.
Drs. Mccormack, Coleman and
Kirkland will soon open drug store
in our town.
The town held their election March
srd, and the following officers were
elected: Mr.. w. T. Cave, intendant.
Messrs. J. H. Chitty, H. H. Kearse,
J. E. Cooke, and L. Morris were elect
ed as the wardens. They are speak
ing of having an artesian well bored
here.
Rev. P. E. Monroe, pastor, of the
Lutheran church at Ehrhardt, will
delivera sermon at the Baptist church
the 4th Sunday night. Hope there
will be a large crowd present.
Examinations will be held Thurs
day and Friday coming.
The students are looking forward
to the commencement. ..-
MISS EMMA BESSNGER.
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The Dispensary Situation.

The dispensary situation seems to
get worse muddled every day. Last
week Judge Pritchard appointed the
members of the commission as re-
eeiYers, and all of them except c. K.
Henderson, of Aiken, and B. F. Ar
thur of Union, declined to serve.
These two accepted, and the judge al
SO appointed J. A. McC Cullough, Esq,
.of Greenville, as the other receiver.
Mr.. Arthur has resigned as COM
missioner, as he could not hold two
Offices, and Mr.. Henderson says he
wa resign as soon as he receives his
commission as receiver. No members
of the commission have as yet been
appointed to fill their places, and it
Is doubtful whether there is any pro-
vision of law to make appointments.
The remaining members of the com
mission will refuse to turn over the
funds to Judge Pritchard's receivers,
as they do not recognize his right to
assume charge of the dispensary
funds.
Attorney General Lyon was inter-
viewed in Augusta last Saturday, and
he criticised Judge Pritchard rather
severely, and now the attorneys repre-
senting the liquor houses want Mr..
Lyon to be ruled for contempt of
court. This is not likely to amount
to anything, however, but the real
clash will come when Judge Pritchard
orders the dispensary commission to
turn over the funds to the receivers
he has appointed. This the commits
sion will not do, and we are likely to
have interesting times before the
matter is settled.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12
Young Woman Wounded.

SPARTANBURG, March 6.-Miss
Russie Prather, one of the most ex-
pert linotype operators in this city
and a young woman of wide acquaint-
ance and popularity, was seriously
wounded by stray rifle ball, while
walking in the suburbs this evening.
She was alone at the time, and was
returning from,a visit to a relative.
The ball penetrated her right hip in
flicting a wound that bled profusely,
causing her to fall from exhaustion
before she realized that she had been
shot from ambush. Who fired the
shot is unknown.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12
CT. CALHOUN DEAD. -.
Was One of the Most Prominent CITE
zens of BarnweH.

BARNWELL, March 8.-The town OF
Barnwell and the surrounding c0un-;
try are today wrapped in sorrow and
gloom. Mr.. C. F. Calhoun, one of the
most highly respected and beloved
citizens in the county, died at his re-.
sidence here at 1:30 p. m. today. MIR.
Calhoun has been an invalid for
months and it was known that he was
in a critical condition, yet when it
was announced that the end had come.
it was a great shock to his hosts OF
friends. Mr.. Calhoun was 81 years
of age. He was born near Appleton
in this county, Nov. II, 1853, and for
the last 20 years has been living IN
Barnwell. At an early age he was
married to Miss Minnie Hays War
rem. The union was blessed with nine
children, seven Of whom, with his
wife and one brother, Mr.. u. A. CAL
houn of Appleton, and one sister,
Mrs. Annie Childs, of Reynolds. Ga.,I
survive him. His surviving children
are: Mr.. Julian Calhoun of Spartan
burg, Mrs. w. J. Lemon Of Barnwell,
Cadet Warren Calhoun of the Citadel.
Olive, Benjamin, Helen anh Flowers
Calhoun. He was the son Of j. y:
Calhoun and Jeanette Flowers. Mr.;
Calhoun was by nature q financler.
Since the founding Of the Bank OF
Barnwell in 1887 he has been connect.
ed with that institution. He was pay,
ing teller until the death Of Gov.
Hagood, when he was promoted to
the position of president and from
then until his death he has been in
charge of the affairs of the bank and
has managed it most successfully.
For the last IL years ne has been,
mayor of the town and here he again
displayed his financial ability. When
he took charge of the Office the town
was deep in debt but by his good
management he was able to pay OFF
the debts, make material improve
ments in the town and put it strictly
on a cash basis. That he was appreci-
ated is shown by the fact that ne has
been reelected each year without OPP
position. He has for years been q
consistent member of the Methodist,
church and has served many years on.
the board of stewards. He was also
a strong and enthusiastic member OF
the local Knights of Pythias lodge.
In the death of Mr.. Calhoun the
town, county and State have lo1an
|honored and worthy citizen and thou.
sands of people in Barnwell county
their best friend. He was Of kind
and gentle disposition and was ever
ready to help those in need or dis
tress.
The funeral services will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
and he will be buried with Pythian
honors in the Episcopal cemetery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12
Took Iodine by rllstalke.

SPARTANBURG, March 5.-Miss
Juanita Farmer, apretty and attrac-
tive student Of Converse College,
swallowed a big dose of iodine, think
ing it wasa mixture for cold. A
physician was summoned and by the
use Of stomach pump and a strong
antidote she was revived, and is now
out of danger.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12
Depot at Carlisle Burned.

CARLISLE, March 6.-The Southern
depot at this place was burned last
nightat 12:45. The cause Of the tire
is not known. It started in the
freight room. There was good deal
of freight in the depot, which was all
burned, together with all books and
records in the office. One box car
was also burned. There was about
65 bales of cotton on the platform.
which was all saved except two bales.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12

The Democratic State committee
of Minnesota has endorsed Governor
Johnson, of that State, for President.
The Bryan men fought hard. but the
resolution was passed by a vote Of 68
to %.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12

The State Democratic convention
of Nebraska met last week and en-
dorsed w. J. Bryan for president.
The delegation from that State to the
national convention was intructed to
vote for him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12

The many Barnwell friends of John
R. Bellinger, Esq, were glad to see
him last week so much improved In
health.-Barnwell People.
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IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down For Quick
ding-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

NlSu oH0 A40PPSuAbSs
The election on the dispensary
question in Aiken county will be held
the 18th of next month.
The State of South Carolina will
have to borrow more than half mil.
lion dollars this year because Of the
excessive appropriations OF the legls-
hture.
S ]. S. Parnell, the white man who
shot and killed his neighbor, Robert
Randolph, near Hartsvihe, Darling
ton county, last week, has been ar
rested.
AS the general assembly declined
to adopt any dispensary legislation at
the session last week, it is likely that
Governor Ansel will call an extra ses-
sion.
The generally assembly passed a
resolution to pay the members 81 a
day and travelling expenses Tor the
time consumed in electing q United
States Senator.
Spartanburg will ask that thegrand
lodge Knights of P Pythias meet in that
atty next year. Prof. A. G. Rembert
win be installed as grand chancellor
at that meeting.
George Thompson was acquitted In
Edgefeld last Thursday,of the crime
of murder. He killed the notorious
Richard Holsenback. The jury de-
liberated only a few minutes.
The indianapolis Brewing Co. has
sent q check to the dispensary COM
mission for $3.50, this being the
amount it was found the concern was
due theState for overcharges on beer.
The dispensary commission was in
session last week, and the various ac-
counts were being passed on. 1t
seems that all liquor houses over
charged the State. and the commis-
sion IS deducting these overcharges.
Receivers have been appointed for
HE Anderson Traction Company. 1t
IS stated that the total indebtedness
5of the company is $500, 900. The
financial stringency caused the con-
eern to be placed in the hands OF re-
ceiyers.
J. A. cCuhough, of Greenville,
has issued q statement stating that
he has withdrawn from the race for
the United States Senate. 1t is very
well that he did since he has accept
ed the position of receiver Of the dis
pensary funds from Judge Prtchard.
=. 81. McMaster, of Columbia, has
beenelected insurance commissioner.
The election was held by the legis-
lature. There were fifteen candidates
for the place. and Mr.. R. Boyd Cole,
.of Barnwell. was the second man in
the race. The position pays $500 a
year.
The State Supreme Court has af-
firmed the decision of the lower court
IA the cases against Daniel Immer-
man and T. j. Gibson for the theft of
State boards from the treasurer's
Office. This means that the two men
win have to serve their sentences in
Tie State penitentiary.
& The commission of Frank B. Gary
as United States Senator was signed
last Saturday, and he left Monday for
Washington to enter upon the dis
charge Of his duties. He has appoint
ed Cecil Wyche as his private secre-
taxy. Mr.. Wyche is about 22 years
old, a graduate Of the Citadel, and
has been teaching in Spartanburg.
Mi. Gary will not be a candidate for
the long term.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12

The Populists Of Nebraska have en-
dorsed VIM. J. Bryan for president.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-03-12
WEEKLY SUMMARY.

Below are found the names OF the
pupils in the advanced department OF
the school, and opposite each name is
given the number of perfect lessons
recited. If the pupil has been pres.
ent every day, the number should
be %. Examine the list, and see
what your children are doing at
echoo1.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
DR., BEN REIfMAk
SPRINGS MOTHER
SURPRIsER
.Hoso KING" NOW ENGINEERING
PLOT IN CHICAGO TO SEIZE THE
THRONE or KING PETER or:
sERviA- Ai.i-l4l-i

CHICAGO, Feb. IA plot TO seize
the throne OF Servia, depose King Pet
or and seat an Iowa claimant, was
discovered in Chicago. The claimant
is Prince Theodore Max Strew. the
great-grandson Of Obilitch, the hero
King OF Servta.
The leader who Is organizing the
expedition is DIR. Benjamin l. Reit-
man, king Of the hoboes.- who re-
Gently led the army of the unemployed
to defeat There are dozen other
active members in the plot, and 1t Is
said that satisfactory arrangements to
finance the expedition have been made
and that the revolutionists win short
ly assemble ready to sail. Meanwhile
agents are busy in Belgrade. the cap
ital OF Servia. to strike on the advice
Of the American contingent
The movement In Chicago has been
known To the secret service officials
for some time, and agents OF Euro
pean powers have been watching the
situation. hettman has been under
surveillance for weeks. Theodore Max
Strew fed to America. He procured
employment with the Chicago, Rock
Island a Pacific Railway Co. and Is
now stationed at Nuna, Ia He read
OF DR.. Reitman's activities In behalf
of Chicago's unemployed. investigated
and entered into correspondence with
the leader of the jobless workmen.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
GILLETTE MAY
APPEAL CASE
GRACE BROWNS SLAYER HAS
HOPE IN SUPREME COURT
AND GOV. HUGHES.

AUBURN, N. Y. Feb. 19.--Chester
Gillette was told today OF the de-
cision Of the court Of appeals that he
must suffer the death penalty for the
murder OF Grace Brown The only
power now that may intervene to save
him Is that OF the United States SUI
preme court or the clemency of Gov.
Hughes Gillette's counsel said today
that they had not yet decsGed whether
the appeal would be taken to the su-
preme court 1t IL improbable that IL
will, as the decision Of the court of
appeals OF New York was unanimous.
A new date for the execution OF the
death sentence win be fixed In a few
days.
Gillette and Miss Brown were sweet
hearts for some time. Gillette prom
Used frequently to marry the young
woman. One day he asked her to go
boating In Big Moose lake. That was
the last seen alive or Miss Brown.
Her body was recovered from the wa
ters of the lake and Gillette was quick
ly arrested and convicted.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
STEVENSON LOST LIFE
TO SAVE COMRADE

NEWPORT. R l.. Feb. 19.-That
Private Benjamin G.. Steenerson. OF
the marine corps. who. with his COM
rade, John M. Mcintosh, was drowned
OF tug boat in Narragansett bay last
Sunday. did not commit suicide and
had not been drinking, was the re-
port of the naval board which has
been investigating the deaths OF the
two men.
1t had been suggested that the two
man had committed suicide or that
there had been foul play. The naval
board learned that Mcintosh had
fallen overheard, and that the tug
had turned around and had been
searching for him for about 20 min
utes when Stevenson, thinking he
saw his comrades body. reached for it
and, losing his balance, fell over
board.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
TREND OF TIMES
TOWARD A PURE
DEMOCRACY"
LESLIE M. SHAW.
FORMER SECRETARY OF TREAS
URY SAYS AMERICANS ARE roo
BUSY WITH COMMERCE TO
STUDY sTATEcRAFT.
LESLIE M. SHAW.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. Lies
lie NJ. Shaw, ex-secretary OF the treas
ury. was the guest of honor and the
principal speaker at the annual ban
quet OF the Kansas City Bar associa'
ton. at the Midland hotel In this city,
last night.
Shaw. in discussing the subject.
1.-The Next STEP" said that he con-
fessed some apprehension as he view
ed the trend of the items away from
the principles of Republican govern
ment and toward pure Democracy.
The initiative and referendum Is
becoming more and more popular" he
said, "and 1t demanded that every
question shall be arferred to direct
vote Of the people.
"Just now there Is q manifest ten
dency to depart from the central
thought of the constitutional fathers,
and to drift towards a pure Dem
ocracy. We have developed so rapid
ly, we have grown to such gigantic
proportions, we have prospered to
such an amazing degree, while ad-
herring to the principles OF represen-
tative government, that confess some
apprehension as I view the trend OF
the times away therefrom."
He cited instances to show that the
American people do not mediate. do
rot put together the things they read,
do not analyze, do not study rela-
tons
1--WE are too busy for these things.
We study our business, we study our
professions, but we do not study state
craft"
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
RESTRICTIONS ON BOTH
EMPLOYER AND WORKER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s--A sub
committee OF the house committee ON
labor gave hearing on the bill intro
duced by Chairman Gardner limiting
to eight hours day the time of daily
service OF laborers and mechanics en-
ployed upon work done for the United
States. The bin provides that the
proper officials may waive the pro-
visions and stipulations OF the act
during war or when war Is imminent.
Daniel Davenport Of Bridgeport,
Conn. representing the American
Anti Boycott association, spoke in op-
position to the measure.
Mr.. Davenport said that the object
OF the bin ID to deprive the working
men OF this country Of the privilege,
II they see at TO exercise IL. OF work
ing overtime. and to deprive the en-
ployer OF the privilege OF hiring men
on such terms.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
THIRSTY? TRY
A BIG STICK"

wINSTED. Conn, Feb. 1s.-The
big stick IL the name given TO q
new drink by n winsted bartender
which Is said to be much more power
full than a Fairbanks cocktail. The
mixologist says he makes three
quarts at time and that such de-
mand has been created for the big
stick" that he Is kept busy preparing
It Here Is the recipe:
Cup up four sticks of slippery elm,
SIX figs, two oranges, three lemons.
Put In one stick OF ncorice, two onions
sliced, one half pint of rock candy
syrup, then I'LL with the strongest rye
whisky and let IL stand for a week.
Then come back at II.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
FIR. BART IS
LAID TO REST

MARSHALL, Mich, Feb. 19.-The
funeral of FIR. Peter A. Baart was held
yesterday with impressive ceremonies.
For nearly one hour preceding the
funeral mass, conducted by the Very
Rev. M. p. J. Dempsey, vicargeneral
OF Detroit, nearly goo priests, robed In
white and carrying the lighted candles
OF the church. chanted their responses
Among those In the sanctuary were
Bishop Foley, Of Detroit, and Mgr.
Joseph Schrembs, vicar-general Of the
diocese OF Grand Rapids.
Very Rev. w. b. Hickey, dean Of
the diocese of Cincinnati, preached the
funeral sermon.
Bishop Foley addressed the congre-
cation at the close or the sermon.
Following the bishops address the
clergy, of which there were nearly
200 present, and the congregation,
passed before the casket- Then the
funeral procession formed.
Escorted by the visiting clergymen.
hundreds OF laymen and the pupils Of
st. Mary's parochial school. the body
OF FIR. Baart was slowly conveyed
streets lined by hundreds OF
spectators who stood with uncovered
heads as the cortege passed. Flags
were at half-mast and public buildings
were draped In somber colors- At the
grave In St. Mary's cemetery Err.
O'Brien. OF Kalamazoo, offioiated In
the service OF committaL
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19
10 NOT KNOW WHAT
CAUSES SICKNESS
Modern People Have r1any Names for Same Dis
eases, According to New Belief

Does human health depend ON one
organ a1onef This question IL becom-
Ing widely discussed since L. r..
Cooper nrYt advanced his theory that
th1 stomach u the true seat Of Life
o1d III health dependent upon It
Mr. Cooper, who has met with TO
1orkAbIe suocess In the sale OF his
nov medicine, believes that the stom-
o0h a responsible Tor most sickness.
and that this organ IL weak In the
present generation. While discussing
this theory recently, he said: Il am
ankod time and again 10 tell why my
medicine has made such q record
wherever / have introduced 1t. Ny
nnever always II. ~because II restores
The stomach to q normal condition.
No one win deny that today there are
more half-sick men and women than
ever before. Nothing critical seems to
BE- Tie matter with them. They are
juo( ha1f-sick most OF the tirna. They
dent know really what Is the matter
with them. have talked with thou
o4nds during the past two years. and
{eW knew indeed what their trouble
W11- One said nervousness. another
noid Kidney trouble, another liver
oouplafnt some constipation. or heart
<fo9bIe or Jung trouble. Many had
<1>nfed. ~ they called Il, for most OF
t[eo1 dlse1nes ak di6eronf times. A
11gx oon1uaon complaint IL 'ap run
5ras ~ HIRED ~ TIE time or no
tnrooIo illsheelth Il caused by
l. - "a. a.. ~.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-19

ago. Cox further alleged, It is stated.
that DR.. Thomas cut his throat, but
this statement is denied by members
OF the Thomas family and the family
physician.
The accused. who is Sc years OF age.
has had spectacular career as a
financier In this city. He was a part
ner OF the late William M. Singerly
In some financial undertakings which
contributed to Singerly's failure and
the closing OF a. national bank OF
which Singerly was president.