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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
CONRAD EHRHARDT DEAD.
Prominent Citizen of Bamberg COun-
ty Called to His Reward.

Bamberg, Sept. 14.-Conrad Ehr-
hardt, one OF the most prominent cltl-
:ens of 8amberg county, died at his
home in Ehrhardt yesterday morn
:ng., the summons coming suddenly
and unexpectedly.
He was 76 years old, having been
born in Germany, December 13,
1882.
When quite a young man he came
to America and located in what was
then known as Rarnwell county,
(now Bamberg,) and by honesty and
industry began at once to build up a
name and fortune for himself. In
both of these undertakings he has
been eminently su" "cessful, being at
the time of his death one Of the
wealthiest as we'll as one of the
most influential citizens of the coun-
ty.
Though he never sought offl"e of
pilitical rreferment of any kind, he
was called upon to serve old Barn
we'll county for four years as coun-
ty commissioner and one term as
county treasurer. In both Of these
positions he measured up fully to
the responsibilities O. the offices, but
could never be Induced to offer for
any position of honor or trust again,
except to serve as mayor of Ehr-
hardt. a town which he founded ami
of which he has always been recog-
nized as the father an the leader.
He was devoted to his business,
but always found time to attend the
religious services Of his church, and
perform any duties that is imposed
upon him. He was a devoted men,
ber of Mount Pleasant Lutheran
church, and has been one of its Of
ficial members and chief supporters
for more than a half a century. In
it's beautiful little cemetery, near by,
his body was laid to rest to-day, and
many hearts will be filled with sor-
row over the departure of this truly
good man.
He is survived by his devoted wife,
to whom he was married Sc years
ago, three sons and one daughter.
His sons, Charlie, Jacob, and Henry,
reside at Ehrhardt, and his daughter,
Mrs. Jno. F. Folk, lives in this city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
OUR SPECIAL EDITION.
Some Compliments from Our Breth-
rem of the Press. ~

The Carlisle Fitting School issue
of The Bamberg Herald was as per-
feet and handsomea paper as was ever
published in this State. Col. Knight
is surely a master of the art preser-
vative. People.
We congratulate Editor Knight,
of the Bamberg Herald, on his spe-
cial edition in the interest Of Car
Isle Fitting School. 1t was perfecs
in every way. And we believe that
the press work is the best in the
State.-Greenwood Journal.
We are in receipt of special edi-
ton of the Bamberg Herald. This
was gotten up in the interest of the
Carlisle Fitting School, and in addl-
ton to. the excellence of the articles
contained it is one of the most arts
tic specimens of the printers art we
have seen.-Branchville Journal.
The Bamberg Herald issued a
special edition last week devoted to
the Carlisle Fitting School, and con-
tains many cuts and information
about the school. The edition is
neatly printed and reflects much
credit upon the genial editor, Mr.. A.
w. knight, and the hustling town OF
Bamberg. Dorchester Eagle.
We are in receipt of the education
al number of the Bamberg Herald, a
special issue of September 5, given
to the Carlisle Fitting School of Wof-
ford College, located at Bamberg.
This is one of the neatest educational
numbers we have ever seen of any
paper. In point of mechanical get-up
it is one of the best we have ever
seen. Brother knight is a master
mechanic in a print-shop, and it is
evidenced in the paper he issued Sat-
urday.-Walterbor Press and Stand
ard.
The special edition of the BAN
berg Herald which came to us last
week was an artistic stroke of enter
prise on the part of that excellent
paper. 1t contained among other
good reading matter an excellent
write-up of the Carlisle Fittine
School located at Bamberg, and it
should be splendid advertisement
not only for the school but for the
splendid town where it is situated
Editor knight, by the way, is getting
out one of the most creditable week
ly newspapers in the State and it is
to be hoped that the business men OF
that progressive town realize the i'm
portance of such a. good paper and
will give him the patronage he de-
serves. Intelligencer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
Sweet Revenge.

A man unaccustomed to anything
at home was making the most of his
opportunity in a large restaurant by
sending the waiter back on the
slightest pretext, by complaining of
everything that was brought to him,
and by "cussing" generally.
A gentleman seated at the same
table, having finished his meal, met
the waiter coming from the kitchen,
and giving him ''tip' remarked:
"That man is making it rather dis
agreeable for you, isn't he?'
"Yes, sah," replied the negro, but
I got revenge on him sah.'
"How is that?" asked the man.
''See this cup of tea, sab? Well
sah,' and the negro grinned from
ear to ear, Il just done spit in it,
ah!''-Ladies Home Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
Insects Bite Fatal.

Spartanburg, Sept. 11.-W.I. Har-
ris, a prominent citizen, died to-day
after an illness of several weeks. He
was a candidate for register mesne
conveyance, and while in the cam
paign in July was bitten on the leg
by a spider or some other poisonous
insect. Blood poisoning developed,
which resulted in his death this even
ing. For many years Mr.. Harris was
a well-known merchant and enjoyed
the confidence and esteem of hun
dreds of citizens. He was president
of the Fairmont Cotton Mills until a
few years ago.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

Barnard B. Evans, brother OF
John Gary, ran for the legislature in
Saluda county, and while he succeed
ed in getting into the second pri-
mary, he was defeated. Barney has
been trying to break into politics
ever since he settled at Saluda a few
years ago and opened a law office,
and we congratulate the voters OF
that county on turning him down SO
consistently. South Carolina does
not need men of his stamp in any Of
fee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

The address of Mr.. G. G. Feather
stone at the Methodist church in this
city last Sunday morning was very
fine presentation OF the prohibition
question. Mr.. Featherstone is not on
" a fine speaker but he is broad
minded, liberal statesman, and we
expect that he will be the next COVER
nor of South Carolina. He was the
guest of Mr.. Jno. H. Cope while in
the city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
Wants His Money.

A Missouri newspaper proprietor
quickened the memories of his sub
scribers in the following manner:
"All persons knowing themselves in
debted to this Office are requested to
call and settle. All those indebted
to this Office and not knowing it are
requested to call and find out. Those
knowing themselves indebted and not
wishing to call are requested to stay
at one place long enough for US to
catch them
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

There were a number of surprises
In the primary of last week. One
was the large number of votes polled.
about 1000, while the number of
close races in the county contests
was remarkable. Men who had held
county Offices for years were defeated
this time, and it looked like the rev.
olution of 1890 to read the returns.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

No, Anxious Inquirer, "Gatllns
Gun" Smith is not one OF the noise
less kind. He makes lot of fuss when
he shoots, and you will no doubt hear
reports from him when he gets to
Washington.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

The next legislature ought to pass
a statute forbidding John Gary Evans
from wasting his money running for
the United States Senate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

In it's issue of last Tuesday morn
ing the Spartanburg Herald said the
race for United States Senator would
be close. 1t was. Smith came close
to getting all the votes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

Governor Ansel's course in the
matter of granting pardons suits US
admirably. He is slow to pardon
men who have slain their fel!ow-man.
and by his course he is making life
safer in South Carolina.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

Over in the Georgia Senate few
days ago Senator Knight made
speech which cost the State one
thousand dollars. He's no kin to US.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

The disbarment of John T. Dun
can should serve as warning 10
oyer-zealous attorneys.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

5 Tillman and .Smith-that will be
4 great pair in Washington, now
wont it?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

Looks like they suspended the
rules and elected Smith by acclama-
tion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

Will John Gary Evans move to
make it unanimous?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

The South Carolina Smiths evl-
IDENTIFY went to the polls last Tuesday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
Thursday, Sept. II, 1908

And it's all over-even the count
Ing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

Bamberg.
Before me came w. P. Riley,
Cashier Of the above named bank,
who, being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement is a
true condition of said bank, as shown
by the books of said bank.
w. P. RILEY.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 18th day of Sertember, 1903.
J. D. COPELAND, JR., IL. 81
Notary Public, S. G.
Correct Attest
N. P. SMOAK,
c.. B. FREE,
JOHN F. FOLK,
Directors.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
FINAL FIGURES IN STATE
SMITH BEATS EVANS NEARLY
TWO To ONE.
Caughman Reelected by Small Ma
jority-All Congressman
Reelected.

UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Evans 65
SUPT. OF EDUCATION.
Mellichamp ..----.-.-------.---.--4 ., ~
Swearin gen ,2SS
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
CanSler 4'oi
eau 2hman ----.--------------------- Y .
With the largest vote ever rolle5
in South Carolina, E. D. Smith gets
the nomination of the Democratic
party for the United States senate
with a total Of 69,31S over his oppo-
nent, John Gary Evans, who receiv-
ed 39,655. The majority in roun7
numbers is 10000. This is the
greatest landslide and most over
whelming defeat ever known in this
State.
Mr.. Jno. E. Swearingen gets the
nomination for the position of State
superintendent of education by 61,-
2SS TO 48,291 for his worthy oppo-
nent, Mr.. Stiles R. Mellichamp, the
majority being 12,999.
But the most exciting finish of all
was that in the race for railroad COM
missioner. In this B. L. Caughman
of Saluda was nominated by ma
jority of less than 500 out of 10000
votes. Wednesday, Mr.. Caughman
admitted his defeat. Thursday again
he declared he was beaten when the
heavy vote for Cansler came in from
Greenville. It was known that few
boxes were out in Greenville, but the
vote for Cansler overwhelmed Caugh-
man. Finally there came another
twist to the returns and Caughman
went ahead again, there to stay with
a final majority of 797 over his oppo-
nents
CONGREsS-FIFTH DISTRICT
D. E. Finley ley.--.-.-.----.....-.--....-.8,O5l
T. B. Butler 1910
SIXTH DISTRICT
J. e. Ellerbe- be-.-..-..---.-------.-.-.-.-9,6OS
J. w. Ragsdale- Tvs
SOLICITOR-THIRD CIRCUIT.
P. H. Stoll.- ,633
J. B. Mclaughlin ..-.-.-.----.3,5 1903
... FIFTH CIRCUIT. ---.-.-.
w. H. obb-.----*-------.-.-.3,289
Geo. R. Rembert. ---.--2,43S
TENTH CIRCUIT.
Proctor A. A.Bonham....--..-.--.---9,364
J. J. McSwain.....--- i "a
TWELFTH CIRCUIT.
w. H. Wells.--.----.-.-.-----. 6,loo
C. P. Quattlebaum--.-----!.----.--.-.-.3,S3l
The final returns show that every
congressman in South Carolina is
nominated to succeed himself. Fin
ley and Ellerbe have safe majorities.
There was surprise in the last re-
turns for solicitor: Stoll defeated
by I30 votes. Cobb hal
an easy victory in the fifth circuit,
and Wells was reelected in the
twelfth. All of the votes from the
tenth circuit were not recorded, but
Bonham's nomination over McSwain
is sure
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

TRESPASS NOTICE.
All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass upon our lands for the
purpose of hunting or for any other
purpose whatsoever. Trespassers
will he prosecuted.
w. E. SPANN,
J. A. SPANN:
Bamberg, September 1st, 1908.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
RANK STATEMENT.

Statement of the condition OF the
PEOPLES Bank, located at Bamberg,
S. c., at the close Of business Sep
tember 18th, 1908.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17
-BANK STATEAdENTg z

Statement of the condition OF the
Bank of Olar, located at olar, s.
at the close of business September
11th 1908. '-1St -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-09-17

6aMDSTS.
Before me came D. F. Hooton,
Cashier of above named bank, who,
being duly sworn says that the above
and foregoing statement Is a true
condition Of said bank, as shown by
the books of said bank. .-...
D. F. HOOTON, Cashier,
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 14th day of September, 1908.
M. w. 'BRABHAM, 81. ~
Notary Public, S. c.
Correct Attest
J. B. BLACK,
J A. BYRD,
J. D. COPELAND,
Directors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29
DENT PARLORS ROBBED
Slick Thief Victimizes Three
Dentists in Hammond
On Same Night.

The police learned yesterday that
the burglarizing of dental parlors was
not confined to DR. G. L. Smith as was
at first thought but that there were at
least three dental parlors burglarized
with the result that a large amount of
gold and platinum is now missing.
As stated in yesterdays TIMES burg
lars entered the parlors OF DIR. G. L.
Smith and took between $40 and $50
worth of gold and platinum. 1t was
only last night that it was discovered
that the office of DIR. Fl. w. Davis in
145 South Holman street had been en-
tered and that a gold crown and a
gold plate had been stolen.
The goods arc believed to have been
stolen some time Sunday afternoon or
evening or possibly late Saturday night.
The discovery of DR.. Davis loss started
an investigation and it was found that
the office of Sam Bell had been entered
and about $3.50 worth of gold had been
taken.
1t is believed that a gang of crooks
who make this kind of burglary a
speciality have invaded the region and
IT is expected that other dentists in the
region will be touched before the men
finally leave for greener pastures.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept 29.-Again
Senator Slack showed his ability and
'ilIs sresourcezalness as floor manager
When the resolution for statewide
prohibition was up. he succeeded in
forcing all the republican senators on
record as being opposed to the reform
although Will R. Wood, Ezra Mating
ly and the other brilliant republicans
of the upper branch struggled hard to
keep a record from being made. Two
reports had been made by the commit
tee having the resolution under consid-
Grafton. One. signed by the majority,
recommended indefinite postponement
on the ground that the resolution was
unconstitutional. The other. signed by
Slack, recommended deferred action
until the attorney general could rend-
er an opinion on the constitutionality
of the resolution. The republican SEN
ators sought vigorously to convince
Lieutenant Governor Miller that the
minority report was faulty but the lieu
tenant governor sustained it. : Then
came long argument and and Slack
pleaded that the resolution not be
killed outright. but that it be allowed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29
STATE CHEMIST
PRAISES TIMES
Says It Is Doing Good Work
For Sanitation In Cal
umet Region.
THERE MUST Be Cooperation
Mr.. Barnard Says That All Cities in
the Calumet Region Must Take
Part in Movement.

H. e. Barnard. state chemist, and
F. w. Tucker, state pure food inspec-
tor, who have been giving this region
more than ordinary attention were in
Hammond again today.
Mr.. Barnard was on his way to Madi-
son. Wis. to ttend the convention of
called by Mayor Busse of Chicago for
the purpose of devising ways and means
for purer water. Mr. Barnard stopped
off in Hammond, while Mr. Tucker, who
is working in Lake county at the pres
ent time came to Hammond to address
the Milk Dealers association, which
was in session here today.
Mr.. Barnard could not pass through
Hammond. however, without touching
again on the most vital question that
confronts this region. today, that of
pure drinking water
Mr. Barnard is heartily in accord
with the plan proposed by THE TIMES
and later by c. w. Hotchkiss, presi-
dent of the Indiana Harbor railroad,
to-wit the creation of a sanitary dis
trict in Indiana or better still an in
terstate sanitary district.
IF the people of the region would
only realize" said Mr.. Barnard, in
THE TIMES office today, the grave
problem that confronts them they
would get together at once for it's So
luton, instead of waiting for years for
some thing which is bound to come.
The sooner the various communities
of this region get together dividing
the expense proportionately the sooner
Lake Michigan will furnish pure drink
ing water. If Hammond were to stand
everything in it's power to ameliorate te
conditions it's effects would neverthe-
less be futile if some other city per-
sisted in polluting the water.
Times Pioneer I'm Movement.
This region is the cne to be bene-
fitted by purer drinking water and the
burden will fall on it. It is, of course
of Chicago is to benefited by the steps
that this region takes that it should
stand part of the expense.
THE TIMES is doing pioneer work
in this movement. and its efforts can
not be too much appreciated. IT has
urged this movement from the beginning
and its campaign of education is be
ginning to bear fruit
The meeting of the Milk Dealers
association was called purposely be
cause Mr. Tucker is in this region
The meeting was set to be held al
weis' hall.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29
JUDGE TOWNSLEY
CLEARED OF CHARGES
Tolleston Man Is Not Guilty
of Contempt Says Judge
V. S. Reiter.
GOT MIXED UP IN HIS DATES
Makes An Expalantion Which Is Sat-
isfactory to the Court and
Case Is Dismissed.
GOT MIXED UP IN HIS DATES

Judge J. A. Townsley of Tolleston,
candidate for judge of the supreme
court in Indiana on the independence
ticket. was found not guilty of con-
tempt in Judge Virgil S. Reiters
court this morning.
The trouble grew out of an effort
which Harry Barton and Charles Glat-
til, grading contractors, had with three
real estate dealers, Rose, Oris and Gold
keiner, over some street grading.
When the township remonstrance
went into effect it is said that these
three real estate men got cold feet and
did not want their grading work to
continue. The grading contractors took
steps to recover the amount of money
which they had coming to them.
Action Begun in His Court.
The action was begun in Judge
Townships court. The cases, which
were fled were Mat McGraw VS.
Charles Grattli, Ballard and Stanton VS.
Charles Glattli. Mat McGraw VS.. Har-
ry Barton and Charles Glatti, Harry
Barton vs. Mat McGraw, Sophia Glattli
VS.. Harry Barton, and E. G. Ballard and
NJ. H. Stanton VS.. Harry Barton
Justice Townsley decided to send the
case to the Lake Superior court and
put the defendants under $500 bond
John Brassack was permitted to go on
the bond. but Judge Townsley after
wards found that he would not do as a
bondsman.
He accordingly refused to send the
case to the suprior court until new
bondsman had been found for the de-
PENDANTS. They went into the superior
court and secured writ of mandarin:
| compelling Judge Townsley to bring
| the case before the Lake Superior
court.
The judge became mixed on the dat,
he was expected to appear and tha'
is how he came to be cited for con
tempt. He appeared this morning ant
was cleared of the charges.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29
SURE, Use THE SEATS
Circusman Thomas Har-
graves Make the Repub-
licans Glad.

William Hastings. acting for County
Chairman Richard Schaaf. sent a tele-
gram to Thomas Hargraves to see if
he could not secure the right to use
the circus seats which Mr.. Hargraves
has stored in the old G. H. Hammond
company's plant.
An effort was made to secure chairs
in this city and in Chicago. but the
charge for them was prohibitive and
so County Chairman Schaaf appealed to
Thomas Hargraves. The following is
the telegram he received:
Chester, Pa, Sept. %. 1905.
f. Richard Sehaaf.
Chairman. Lake County Republic
Committee, HammondI Ind
I am n Pennsylvania dyed in the
woeI republican. If you can further
Taft's interests. make any use Of
the seats you desire, or any other
property l have stored at Ham
mOnd. gratis.
THOMAS HARGRANES.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29
Arrest Delinquent Boys.

The police today arrested Robert St.
Clare, aged 10, and Alex Joseph, aged
IL, who are charged with being i'm
plicated in the robbery of a car. The
boys, in company with an older st.
Clare boy. are said TO have been caught
by George Winkler. the Erie detec-
tive. while in the act of breaking into
a car and stealing some shoes
All efforts of the police to locate the
older st. Glare boy have been fruitless
and according to the testimony of the
younger boys it was he who lead them
into the crime and who was responsible
for the theft of the shoes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-29

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