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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Juror Got Drunk and Talked Abou
Sellers Case.

Sellers Case.
Columbia, June 16.-R. G. Ash
ford was yesterday found guilty of
contempt of court and sentenced TO
three months imprisonment or nne
of $50, before the circuit court,
Judge Ernest Gary presiding. He
paid the fine.
On Saturday, June 6, Ashford was
sitting as juryman on the Sellers
case, and that night left the court
house fully realizing the gravity and
responsibility of the position he held.
However, he met some of his friends
who insisted that he take drink
with them. At first Ashford refused,
but. finally yielded to the repeated en-
treaties of his friends. BY midnight
Ashford had taken several more
drinks, and in some mysterious way
the liquor had the affect upon Ash
ford of making him want to talk, and
in spite of the responsibility and
gravity of the position as realized by
the Juror, he discussed the case with
several people.
In an affidavit Policeman Hough,
of the Columbia police force, stated
that he found Ashford about mid
night in restaurant apparently un-
der the influence of liquor, and that
he advised him to go home. Ashford
refused and went up the street to
another restaurant, where Policeman
Hough again ran across him later,
at which time he seemed more than
ever under the influence of liquor.
Policeman Hough again tried to per-
suade Ashford to go home and go to
bed, but the latter refused and start
ed to tell Hough about trying to talk
some sense into that fellows head,
pointing to an unknown in the corner,
Ashford further stated to Policeman
Hough that he wished to discuss the
Sellers case with him, that there
were some features about it that he
did not like. Policeman Hough re-
minded Ashford that he was pledged
not to discuss the case on which he
was sitting as juror, but to no
avail. Ashford did not return home
until late Sunday morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

The trial of Sellers, the blind tiger
keeper, for murder, in Columbia,
was pretty much of farce. 1t was
clearly proven that the constable had
a right to search the premises, and
that liquor was found in Sellers's
room. Is it any wonder that many
officers are lax in their enforcement
of law when they are given absolute
ly no protection by the Courts?
When has man been hung in this
State for killing an officer of the law?
We don't know, but we would like
for some one who knows to tell us.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
A $3.50 Merry Widow Hat.

A $3.50 hat was shown at the
spring opening of millinery estab-
lishment at Lexington, N. G. 1t was
a Merry Widow shape, made of white
silk lace and bordered with straw
The crown was high and the brim, OF
course, very vide. Around the
crown were ten $50 gold certificates
so arranged as to make an effective
trimming. Other decorations were
a paradise aigrette and twenty-seveI
SIS gold pieces arranged in a bano
around the crown. The hat is KEEP,
in the Bank of Lexington at night
as it is considered too valuable tc
risk leaving in the store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that Con.
tain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be use
ed except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney e. Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken in
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

When ''xinmxpppqzzxyhf" appears
!, in the Bamberg Herald, it does not
mean that Editor Wilkes Knight has
lost his temper and is indulging in
expletives, but it is merely a cute
way which his new linotype has OF
making it's presence known.-News
and Courier.
It is. not cutting any such capers
as that yet, but we don't know how
soon it will begin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR SHERIFF

I take this method of announcing to
the voters of Bamberg county that l am
a acandidate for reelection to the Office of
Sheriff, subject to the rules fthe Demo
cratic primary. desire to thank the
voters and friends for their support and
patronage in the past, and promise to
conduct myself and the affairs of the Of
fee as to merit the confidence of the
people in the future. Respectfully,
]. B. HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
Thursday, June rs, 1908

Bamberg will need no summer
term of court. A good daughter
county she is.-Barnwell People.
No, it's a boy, and you've heard
of that old saying of boy beating
his daddy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
Editor Shoots Burglar.

Frank Smith, a negro ex-convict,
was shot and mortally wounded by
w. H. Steward, a newspaper man OF
Salisbury, N. c., when surprised at
an attempt at burglary in the edi-
tors home. The negro escaped but
was found later at his home with a
bullet in his stomach.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

| hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Bamberg
county, subject to rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary. If elected
| promise faithful service. will
thank the public for their support.
Respectfully, J. c. FOLK, JR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR CONGRESS.

! hereby respectfully announce
myself a candidate for reelection to
Congress from the Second Congress
ional District of South Carolina, sub
ject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic primary election, and
l hereby pledge myself to abide the
result of the same and to support
the nominees thereof.
J. o. PATTERSON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
z85 CHARLESTON, s. G. 100

t24th year begins September -
Entrance examinations will be held
at the county Court House on Friday,
July 8, at 9 a. M. ALI candidates for
admission can compete for vacant
Boyce Scholarships which pay $109
a year. One free tuition scholar
ship to each county Of South Caro-
lima. Board and furnished room In
dormitory $11. Tuition $40. For
catalogue, address zss,
HARRISON RANDOLPH, s s
= Presto dent. g
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

Heartily thanking the Democrats Of
this county for their; support in the past,
1 respectfully announce that I am a
candidate for reelection as Clerk Of
Court. Will continue to give: you the
best service Of which I am capable:
G.. B. FREE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

To the Democrats of Bamberg county:
/ hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of County Treasurer, sub
ject of course to your will as expressed
at the primary election. | solicit your
support on merit, and will appreciate
''0' A. L. KIRKLAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
MAGISTRATE AT DENMARK.

l hereby. announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office OF
magistrate at Depmark, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic party. S.. q. KAY $
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR,
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

! I hereby announce my candidacy for
reappointment as County Commissioner,
subject to will Of the voters as ex-
pressed at the Democratic primary. I
will abide the result and support the
nominees. H. J. BELL1NGER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
PROBATE JUDGE

am a candidate for Probate Judge
of Bamberg County. l will abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and support the nominees. I respect
fully solicit the support of all the
voters. C. w. GARLAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

thereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Solicitor of the Second
Judicial Circuit, pledging myself to abide
by the rules and regulations of the Dem
ocratic party and to support the nomi-
nees thereof. JAMES F. BYRNES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

We announce L. A. Brabham as
a candidate for magistrate for Three
Mile Township, and pledge that he
will abide by the rules governing
the Democratic primaries.
VOTERS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
MAGISTRATE AT EHRHARDT.

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office Of Magistrate
in Three Mile Township, pledging
myself to abide the result OF the
Democratic primary and support the
nominees. J. H. KlNARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
Candidates Cards
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR.

l beg to announce my candidacy
for the United States Senate in the
approaching Democratic primary,
and | respectfully solicit the support
of the Democratic voters of this
State. r. G. RHETT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

lam a candidate for reelection to the
office of Judge of Probate of Bamberg
county in the Democratic primary. |
will abide the result and support the
nominees. q. T. HARMON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR MAGISTRATE AT BAMBERG

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Magistrate at Bamberg.
subject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party. H. D. FREE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR STATE SENATOR

hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the State Senate, sub
ject to the rules and regulations Of the
Democratic party. j! B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

I respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the House
of Representatives. from Bamberg
County, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees.
C.. w. GARRIS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR SOLICITOR

am a candidate for reelection to the
office of Solicitor of the Second Judicial
Circuit, subject to the will of the Demo-
Gratis Of the circuit, as expressed at the
primary election, pledging myself to
support the nominees thereof.
JAMES E. DAVIS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25
FOR CORONER

1 thereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of Coro-
ner of Bamberg county, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Democratic
primary. j. d. ZE1GLEK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

I am a candidate for denomination for
appointment as County Treasurer OF
Bamberg county, pledging myself to
abide the result of the primary election.
I respectfully solicit the support of the
voters. JNO. +. FOLk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-06-25

I respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the House
of Representatives from Bamberg
County, subject to the rules and regula-
tions of the Democratic primary.
3. W.. M1LEY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05

Staff of the Louisiana Division, United
Confederate Veterans, with the rank of
Major.
In 1899 Maj. Tdwell was elected a
member Of the Police Jury from this
ward, and on the organization Of the
body in July, 1900, he was elected Pres
ident and unanimously reelected in
July, 1901, and again reelected in 1902,
serving three years continuously as
President. At the general election in
1904 Maj. Tidwell was reelected Police
Juror from ward two for the four years
ending last July, thus serving in that
body eight years.
When Mr.. Wimberk Boney, having
removed from the parish, resigned as
member of the School Board from this
ward ip January, 1901, Maj. Tidwell was
appointed to fill the unexpired term.
Deceased is survived by wife miss
Emma Arnold) and five children-Mrs.
T. w. w. Stinson, Misses Lima and
Sallie Tidwell and Messrs. w. A. and
T. A. Tidnwell.
The remains of the deceased were
buried Monday afternoon in the old Red
River graveyard. Next Sunday at two
pm, Cypress Lodge will perform the
rites of Masonic burial over the grave of
their deceased brother.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05

A LOCAL STAR.-Miss Caroline New
combe is winning laurels on the dramatic
stage, and will appear in Shreveport on
December 9Th, in "The Woman's Hour"
She is a daughter of Mr.. Arthur j..
Newman, of Shreveport, and no doubt
her many friends in that city and in
Bossier Parish, will be pleased to hear of
her success, and will also give her an
ovation. Miss Adelaide Thurston is the
star of the company. She is a talented
actress, and is strongly supported by
Miss Newcombe and others. The Rich
mond, Va, Times-Dispatch, of October
10, says: cit is clever play and every
member did excellently. But, special
honors-honors indeed next to the star
belong of right to Miss Caroline New
combe, who was simply great as Mag
gie,' Miss Hester's maid. This critic
makes his profound bow to Miss New
combe." The young lady's full name is
Caroline Newcombe Newman. For her
stage name she has merely dropped her
surname.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05
Red Land.

Mrs. Bridger of Antrim was a guest of
Mrs. Mizell Saturday and Sunday.
The Singing Convention, held Satur-
day and Sunday, was well attended.
Mr.. Keoun of Arkansas is visitor at
the home of his son, Mr.. ]. B. Keoun.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Cheshire of Mans
field are visiting relatives in this COM
munity.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Terry visited their
sister, Mrs. C. M. Mckinney of Rocky
Mount, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. G. j. Goodwin and daughter,
Miss jamie Bell, spent Sunday very
pleasantly with Mrs. Lottie Norris.
An entertainment given by Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. T. Mays Saturday night was
we'll attended and very much enjoyed by
all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Hatcher spent
Saturday and Sunday very pleasantly
with their faGher and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Matlock.
/ Monday, November 2, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05
Plain Dealing.

Miss Katie Drew of Minden is here on
a visit to relatives.
Miss Enleene billiard, who has been
in Missouri for several weeks, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Harry Hewes of Gulfport, Miss,
is in Plain Dealing visiting her sister,
Mrs. w. F. Bell.
Mr.. r. F. Estes, representing the
Shreveport Times, spent three days here
last week visiting the Fair.
The little five year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Wilson died at their
home near Arkana last Saturday night.
Sam Lawrason, the twelve year old.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Lawrason
died at his home near Shaw Springs
several days ago.
Hunters report that ducks are coming
in on the lakes and that little colder
weather and more rain will bring them
in in great numbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Banks of Princeton,
Ark, are here visiting relatives. They
attended the fair and will be here sever
al days more before returning home.
Miss Polar Zeigler spent several days
in this place last week as guest of her
friend Miss Annie Belle Curry. Polar
has host Of friends here who are always
glad to see her.
With all the disadvantages of a hard
year, the Bossier Parish Fair, held in
this place last week, was success. The
attendance each day was not SO large as
last year but the extra day which was
set aside for the colored peoples exhib-
its brought the RECEIPTS nearly up to
those of last year. The racing was
much more and sbetter than at any
previous fair, and the agricultural exhib-
its were surprising to every one. High
hopes are entertained for the premium
at the State Fair.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05
Cotton Quotations.

Yesterdays Shreveport cotton quota
tions were as follows:
Ordinary, SIS cents.
Good ordinary, Ga cents.
Low middling, 75s cents.
Middling, 85s cents.
Good middling, 8 1916 cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05
Mai. Thomas J..TidweII.

Maj. Thomas J. Tidweh died at his
residence four and a half miles from
Benton, after long illness, last Sunday
evening, aged sixty nine years.
Maj. Tidwell was native of Tennes-
see and served in the Confederate Army
during the Civil War in an infantry
regiment from Arkansas. After the
close of the war he came to Bossier
Parish, where he made his. home until
his death. He was farmer by occu-
patton, and a prominent and influential
citizen. He was member of Cypress
Lodge No. 80, F. and A. NJ, and was
always an active and Jealous Mason.
He was member of Loudon Butler
Camp No. 400, U. c.. v, and took a
great interest in attending all Confed-
crate meetings and reunions, and for the
past nine or ten years he has held the
position of Aide de- Camp on the General
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05
Joseph Ellison Adfer.

Mr.. Joseph Ellison Adger died at his
residence about six miles northeast of
this place last Sunday morning, in the
sixty-second year of his age.
Mr.. Adger was born in Columbia, S. c.,
on the 9Th day Of April, 1847, being a
son of Joseph E. and Eliza (McMahon)
Adger, the first native Of South Caro-
DINA and the latter of Ireland. OF the
nine children of this union-six boys
and three girls-only one is livings to-
day-Mr. William L. Adger, of near
Alden Bridge.
Deceased came to this parish with his
parents in 1858, his father being one of
its early settlers. In 1864 he joined the
State Militia, and on March 4, 1865, he
enlisted in the Sixteenth Missouri In
fantry, Gen. NJ. M. Parsons Division,
serving until the surrender, ~.
After returning, home he held aclerk-
ship for three years in Mr.. T. H. Morris
drug store in Shreveport. For several
years he served as Justice of the Peace
and member of the School Board from
ward five. -. ~ -
In 1871 Mr.. Adger was married to Miss
Matte Caldwell, daughter of Col. T. J.
Caldwell, who survives him, togetherwith
ten children, Joseph E: and Alexander T.
Adger of Belcher; Mrs. Ed Logan, Mrs.
W. G. Burt and Robert L. Adger, OF
Benton; John B. Adger Of Gillian, and
Sidney c. and Morris Adger and Misses
Matte G. and Ethel Gray Adger.
Hospitable, kind, industrious and self
reliant, "Joe Adger" won success in the
battle of life, and made host of friends,
and his genial presence will be sadly
/ missed in this community.
The remains of deceased were buried
Monday at Rocky Mount Cemetery, the
/. rites of Masonic burial being conducted
by Cypress Lodge, and the religious
service by Rev. Jasper K. Smith of the
Presbyterian Church of Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05

Our Office was stormed again yester-
day by commissioners and clerks of
election.
Ea Last Saturdays School Board
proceedings are to be found on our
fourth page.
Masonic funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the grave Of Maj. TT. Tidwell
Gold Red River Graveyard) Sunday at
two O'Clock pm.
Miss Pauline Dawson left yesterday
for Shreveport, where she will spend
some days as guest of Mrs. G. B.
Terry and her daughters.
Mrs. T. F. Black of Mounds is visiting
her sister, Mrs. J. M. Stacey of Curtis.
She is expected in Benton next week.
She is a daughter of Mr.. E. S. Burt and
also has other relatives living here.
Mr.. S. Hetherwick, formerly Cashier
in the Bank of Benton, but now a resi-
dent Of Winnsboro (Frankln Parish)
spent yesterday in Benton. His many
friends here are always glad to have him
return for visit.
Friday of last week was the date fixed
was holding the second examination for
the benefit of Applicant for the Office of
Parish Superintendent of Schools. No
one applied here to take the examina-
ton. So far as we are informed, there
are only three candidates for the posi-
ton.
Mr.. Joseph T. Cardwell and Miss
Margaret Lee Wilcox were married at
the residence of the brides father, at
Brownlee, on October Goth, Rev. J. M.
Hickson officiating. The bride is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. J. J. Wilcox,
and has many friends in this parish, who
wish the young couple life of happi-
ness and prosperity.
AS will be seen from the School Board
proceedings that appear elsewhere in
this issue, Haughton High School is to
have one additional teacher and Benton
High School two. This will give Benton
High School six teachers, and all will be
engaged in literary work, but one will
have entire supervision of drawing and
another of music. Misses Belle john
ston and Camille Kelly, both of this
place, have been engaged as the new
teachers.
Three of the Gland marks" of our
parish : three Of our older and most
highly respected citizens-three of the
oldest Masons in the parish-three men
long prominent and dear to the hearts OF
the people, and who leave behind them
large families and many friends, and
memories of lives of usefulness and good
deeds, have been called to their last
reward since our issue of week ago.
They are Col. j. A. Snider of Bellevue,
Mr.. J. E. Adger of ward three and Maj.
T. J. Tidwell of ward two. Their obitu-
airy notices, written by the editor, appear
elsewhere on this page.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-05
Local and
Personal
,ahi for our high schools,

Rah! for our high schools.
First call for quail for breakfast.
DR.. C. H. Irion was here Tuesday.
Mrs. w. F. Bell of Plain Dealing
spent last Friday in Benton.
Miss Matte Edwards of Haughton is
ayisitor at the home of Sheriff Edwards,
her cousin.
Miss Belle Johnston is spending few
DAYS in Rocky Mount as guest of Mrs.
i'm. Henderson.
Mr.. J. E. Slack, one of our Plain
Dealing subscribers, called to see US
while here yesterday.
We are told that DR.. r. H. Gulledge' S
chrysanthemums again took the first
prize at the Shreveport Flower Show.
The little baby girl of Mr.. and Mrs.
JIM. Stacey of Curtis took first prize at
the Baby Show held in Shreveport last
week. Congratulations to all.
Prof. w. J. Davis, Principal of the
Haughton High School was here Tues
day to attend meeting of the high
school principals of the parish.
Mr.. w. H. Demoss of Plain Dealing
while here on business yesterday, came
in and renewed his subscription to this
great agricultural weekly. He says he
couldn't get along without it.
DR.. w. M. Baker of Arcadia, Grand
Lecturer for the State for the Masonic
order, will be in Benton on the 18th and
18th, Friday and Saturday of next week.
There will perhaps be work in the third
degree at the meeting of the lodge to be
held on Friday night.
/ We are reliably informed that an order
has been placed for $3.50 piano fol
Benton High School. 1t is expected tina,
/ is will arrive next week. About $50 OF
the purchase price of the piono comes
from the claw and Order Fund.-" SUBJ
scribed during January, 1905. We ex-
pect a little later on to publish full list
of those who subscribed to this fund.
We learn from Capt. Thos. Lyles Of
Midway, who was in Benton this morn
ing and who returned last night from q
!. visit to the Safe Fair, that yesterday two
more blue ribbous were to be seen on the
cindividual exhibits from Bossier thar
! we're shown on the exhibits from any
other parish. Many who have seen the
parish exhibit think that the blue ribbon
is again in sight. Go it, Bossier!