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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07
on Mill 1eeting,

The annual meeting of stockholders
Of the Cotton Oil Company was held
at the mill office in this city last Mon
day morning. Mr.. 6. F.. Rizer, of
Olar, presided over the meeting. The
report for the past year was recelv-
ed and no dividend was declared.
The following directors were elected:
g. Frank Bamberg, C. W.. Garris,
Jno. n. Cope. E. C. Hays, G. Moye
Dickinson, w. M. Brabham, and
Jones A. Williams. The meeting of
stockholders then adjourned.
The directors then held a meeting
and elected the following officers: G..
Frank Bamberg, president; p. c:
HAYS, vice president; w. NJ. Brabham,
manager and treasurer. Mr.. j. A.
Murdaugh has already assumed his
dutiesas book keeper at the Bamberg
plant, and Mr.. Watkins will again be
the Superintendent of the mill here.
Mr. Brabham will manage both
plants of the company. but the office
force for the Denmark plant has not
been selected. The Denmark mill
has been a losing proposition ever
since it was built, and some of the
stockholders are in favor of shutting
It down permanently. This will
hardly be done, however, and it will
no doubt be run the coming season
anyway. But it will be put in first
class condition.
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Death at Govan.

GovAN, May 5.-The angel Of death
visited the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
William Ray about three o'clock
yesterday morning (Monday), and
claimed the pure and unstained life
of their eldest daughter, Carrie.
She had been a great sufferer for
several months, and although she
will be greatly missed by her many
friends and loved ones, we feel that
death is relief. She has been
gradually growing weaker for sew
eral weeks, but her bright coun-
tenance and intelligent expressions
made her approaching fatality hard
to realize. She talked freely until a
short time before life left her body,
and did not hesitate to express that
she felt prepared to meet her God.
Miss Carrie was twenty-three years
of age, and a consistent member of
Salem M. E. Church, South, having
Joined when a child. Up to her re-
cent illness, it was an unusual oc-
currence to see her pew vacant, and
as she was a very active church work
er, one can scarcely realize how
much her absence will be noticed at
dear old Salem church. She has al
ways been admired by all with whom
she came in contact, and her many
friends sympathize with her loved
ones during this time of trouble.
The interment will take place at
eleven o'clock to-day 1Tuesday) at
Salem church cemetery. Funeral
services will be conducted by Rev.
Robt. A. Yongue.
We pray God to comfort the be-
reaved ones. and may they rest as:
sured that the pure and sweet soul OF
dear Carrie is now resting in the arms
of Jesus. LEIGHTON A. HARTZoG.
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Olar News.

OLAR, May 4.-The program Of the
literary society for last Friday was
suspended until next Friday on ac-
count of so many scholars being
absent to attend the memorial at
Rivers bridge.
J. F. Carter, Esq, of Bamberg,
was in town last Wednesday.
Quite a number of the Olar folks
attended the memorial at Rivers
bridge last Friday, and all reported
the day as being pleasantly spent.
Miss Kitty Hooton was absent from
her classes to-day (Monday) to attend
the funeral of her cousin, Miss Carrie
Ray.
Miss Lila Quattlebaum spent last
Sunday in Bamberg with her brother,
Mr.. Paul Quattlebaum.
Rev. R. H. Tongue preached very
interesting sermon at the Baptist
church here Sunday night.
Mr.. Cecil Ray returned home from
the Charleston Medical College last
Friday morning, where he has been
attending school for the past session.
Miss Florrie Morris spent last Sat
urday and Sunday with Miss EHie
Barker, of Kline.
Mr.. Ennis Breland, of Kearse, was
among our visitors Sunday.
Messrs. Hugh and Grover Kearse
paid us a pleasant call Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Rizer spent to-
day (Monday) in Bamberg. ELK.
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MEMORIAL DAY.
Fitting Occasion at Rivers Bridge Last
Friday.

Mr.. M. W. Brabham writes as fol-
lows in The State of the annual men,
orial exercises at Rivers bridge last
Friday:
BAMBERG, May 2.-Yesterday was
Memorial day and Bamberg folks
were at Rivers bridge in large num-
bers to celebrate with DR.. N. F. Kirk
land and the others of the Memorial
association the patriotic occasion.
Fully 1,500 people were on the large,
picnic grounds, and the day was
primarily a patriotic one, but was
also great social and political one.
Candidates were there from all over
the four neighboring counties, and
they varied from candidates for the
United States senate to candidates
for coroner. And the young ladies
were there with their bright spring
hats and dresses. And of course all
of the old veterans who could attend
were there and helped celebrate the
occasion. Flowers were strewn in
profusion upon the graves, and about.
the foot of the monument erected to
the Confederate dead. The cadets Of
the Carlisle Fitting school, under
Capt. P. S. Connor, fired salute in
honor of the dead, and then gave q
splendid exhibition drill.
Hon. E. D. Smith was the invited
orator of the day, and his address was
conceded by all to be the best ever
heard under the auspices Of the asso-
citation. He did not mention politics,
but his theme being very general his
speech was appreciated by every one.
Of his hearers. Mr.. Herbert E. Gyles
Of Aiken also delivered an address. &
Music was furnished for the oc-
casion by the Artillery band Of Char
lesion. The great dining tables were
richly spread with, the bounties Of,
four counties, and none of the 1,5W
were permitted to go away hungry.
Aside from the general tables small
picnic parties grouped themselves to
one side, and had quiet homaike
day of it. All mall the day was well
spent, and no boisterousness marrede
the pleasantness of the occasion. Dr..
N. F. Kirkland, the aged president
of the Rivers Bridge associati ation, de-
serves the thanks of the attendants
for the happy arrangement Of all
matters.
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has crowned their labors, for they
feel and know that they acted well
their part; there to them all honors
lie. For an account of the day. the
speaking, the music and drill of the
cadets, we leave for greater pen to
describe, but must say in honor OF
those who attended that it was well
behaved crowd. and the speaking
was enjoyed by all who heard them,
and do hope all the bashful young
men who were present will be able
to hold their own.
The cold wave made farmers and
the little crops sick. but the birds are
singing, the sun shines bright, Mrs.
O. T. is all smiles, for she says Old
Timer is getting to be a very good
boy, so all is peace and calmness
and the world rolls on to a greater
destiny.
Mrs. L. S. Chitty is still confined
to her bed, but glad to say she is i'm
proving slowly and hope she will
soon be out again.
Mr.. Carl Kearse is very sick with
pneumonia, an unusual disease here.
Hope for his speedy recovery.
The young folks had very enjoy
able evening at the home of Mr.. j..
G.. Breland on Friday evening.
The Diver Pond Lying club met on
Tuesday evening last. Capt. G. B.
Kearse was called away on business
trip to Augusta, Ga, that day, but
Merritt Kinard was there and he took
the prize for the largest tale.
View pleased to have so many
from Bamberg in our midst and in
attendance Of memorial day.
Mr.. Perry Kearse and wife paid us
a visit on Sunday afternoon and Mon
day. Perry is a jolly good fellow.
OLD TIMER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07
Danger in Dogs.

Last week we received the follow
ing letter from a gentleman who iss
intendant of a town in the low coun-S
try. We publish it in order that our
city council may see what other towns
are doing in reference to dogs run
ming at large onthe streets:
Dear Sir: / note with pleasure
that you are advocating the city
council to pass an ordinance taxing.
dogs and requiring them to he kept
off the streets.
81 note also that quite a number Of
towns and cities are now taking this;
matter up. Any one glancing over
the news of the daily papers can easi-
ly see the advantage and necessity OF
such laws.
1.-TWO years ago we passed an
ordinance taxing all dogs one dollar.
also an ordinance requiring all dogs
running at large within the town
limits to be muzzled. We being one
of the first, if not the first, to have
an ordinance of this kind, have found
it very hard to enforce, but if all
places in the State should pass an
ordinance of the kind it could be easi-
ly enforced.
1.-Two years ago ! had the mis-
fortune to have my little four-year-
old son bitten by dog while out
walking on the street. Carried him
to Baltimore for Pasteur treatment
at an expense of about $400, and the
anxiety and mental anguish cannot
be expressed in dollars and cents, all
caused by a worthless cur dog rum.
ming on the street at large.
81 would like to see the papers
throughout the State make an effort
effort to have this evil remedied. APP.
preciate the stand you have taken." "
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Meeting at Mill Chapel.

A protracted meeting will be held
at the Bamberg mill chapel next
week, beginning next Saturday eve
ming at 8 o'clock. Rev. Will Var
borough, of Leesville, S. c., will as
sist the pastor, doing all the preach
ing. The singing will be conducted
by S. w. Danner, the pastor. Every
body is invited to attend. Mr.. Var
borough is a converted soldier, was
saved in Chickamauga camps in the
Spanish-American war. He has won
many souls for God. Those who fail
to hear him will miss a great soul
feast.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07
State Wins Fertilizer Suit.

LAURENs. April 30.-A suit of
Statewide interest was decided in
the court of common pleas here yes
terday. It was an action brought by
the State of South Carolina against
the Coe- Mortimer company, of New
York, with State headquarters in
Charleston, for violation of the
statute in reference to the sale and
storage of fertilizers. The statute, as
approved on February 3d. 1906, pro-
vides that all fertilizers, guano, etc.,
offered for sale in this State shall
have on each sack or barrel a printed
label stating amongst other things
the chemical composition of the con-
tents, and the minimum per cent Of
any of the following ingredients:
Available phosporic acid, nitrogen
and it's equivalent, amonia and potash
soluble in water; and on the other
side of the bag or barrel shall be
printed the grade-''high," Glow"
or ~standard." Failure to comply
with these demands subjects the
dealer to a fine of So on each bag or
barrel not having the required labels.
The case here was about one hum
dred bags of Peruvian guano, sold by
Mr.. T. D. Darlington, representative
of the Coe-Mortimer company, to E..
A. Hamilton, of this county, and at
present stored in the farmers bonded
ware house in this city. This fertil-
izer was sold by Mr.. Darlington and
is stored here ready for delivery,
and the requirements Of the law were
not fulfilled.
the State was represented by
Messrs. R. E. Babb & H. Y. Simpson.
After hearing the case Judge Gage
ordered the jury to bring in a ver-
dict of $500 for the State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down For Quick
acknowledgements About
Men and Happenings.

The town of Lancaster last week
voted to issue bonds for S3O,OO to
put in a water works system.
The anti-dispensary people Of Alb
beville county have presented petl-
tions to the county supervisor asking
for an election on the dispensary
question.
There was frost in many parts OF
the State last Thursday night. In
some of the up-country counties
many crops were killed and will have
to be planted again.
Senator Tillman, who has been at
a sanitarium in Atlanta for several
weeks, returned to his home in Tren-
ton Monday. He is making arrange
ments to start on his trip to Europe
about the 18th.
]. D. Walker, a brother of Coroner
r. D. Walker, Of Richland county,
was shot and killed in Miami, Fla,
last Saturday by Henry Hopkins, a
gambler. The shooting occurred IN
Walkers bar room.
R. W. Kennedy and C. w. Brown,
white men of. Columbia, were bound
over to the United States Court last
week on the charge of making and
circulating counterfeit money. They
made half dollars out of babbitt
metal.
The cotton mills in Union county
will not close down, and while the
condition of the cloth market is con-
adered serious, every effort will be
made to keep the mills running on
short time. In fact, most of the mills
in the State are now running on short
time.
The statement was made some
DAYS ago that the banks which had on
deposit the funds of the dispensary
commission would refuse to pay in
terest as they had agreed to do. Some
of the banksrefused to sign the agree
ment to stop paying interest, asthey
considered it a breach of faith. The
commission has heard nothing offici-
ally Of the matter, and it is likely
that the banks who started the move
ment have dropped it.
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News from KearSe.

KEARsE, May 4.-Thirty-three
years ago the 7th day Of February
last was the active beginning of the
Rivers Bridge memorial association.
On that day several young men, one
of middle age, one old man, and a
sixteen-year-old boy met to collect
the remains of the Confederate SOL
diers who now sleep in one grave, and
where each year old men, young
men, little boys and girls, elderly
ladies and young ones 60 to strew
flowers over the dust of those gallant
men who gave up their lives for the
lost cause. The first meeting was
held on the 26th ofApril thirty-three
years ago, when a few met and sang
q few songs and few remarks were
made and all went home to dine,
taking friends with them. How in
terest grew from year to year is
shown by the crowds who attend, and
the attendance of representative men
and their families from the surround
ing counties show that interest is
still alive and will continue. To the
mind of an old man these things are
full of long cherished memories. AS
I sit all alone watching the crowds
pass by, and the happy, the young.
and the blest pass by in pleasant con.
verse, showing by each look and
smile, am enjoying the day, makes
the heart of an old man thrill with
Joy if he does look sad and alone, but
appearances do not count, for he
alone can feel the keen pleasure that
thrills his heart to see the full fruits
of the beginning made thirty-three
years ago. None of the names of
those who first worked for and hoped
for the success of the association now
appear on the roll of managers and
officers, but sit or stand in silent
satisfaction watching the success that
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07
New Advertisements.

C. B. Free Candidates Card.
J. B. Kearse- Candidates Card.
HIM Graham Candidates Card.
Jno. F. Folk Candidates Card.
H. Bellinger- Candidates Card.
James E. Davis Candidates Card.
LIB Fowler-Rice Flour.
Mrs II ] Brabham-Lost.
J. C. Folk, Jr.-Candidate's Card.
Thomas & Barton Co.-Think it
Over.
J. F. Jones, l. W. Carter, and N.
P. Smoak, Supervisors Of Registra-
tion-Notice of Registration.
T. C. Tant-Cotton Seed.
R. w. D. Rowell, Superintendent
If Observation-Disclosures Examina-
lion.
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testimony is contradicted by afidavits
showing that they made different
statements to others, and they had
said they did not see a pistol in the
hands of Welsh. 1t is also denied by
Williams and Clyburn that Welsh had
pistol in his hand when he walked
down the aisle.
The motion for bail was argued for
the defendant by E. D. Blakeney and
Messsrs. Williams & Williams, while
Mr.. Harry Foster, of Lancaster, rep.
resented the State. - ~
The application is refused and the
petition dismissed, per curiam.
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Gored by a Steer.

GAFFNEY, May 1.-Mr. W. A. Nc
Farland, who is farming near Gatf-
ney on the plantation of Mr.. }: T.:
Tolleson, while preparing some land
for planting yesterday, was very bad
ly gored by a steer which ne was
blowing. The wound is on the side
and is very ugly one. The injur-
ed man though suffering much pain
from his wound is doing reasonably
well.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt EtchingS.

EHRHARDT, May 4.-Some frost
last week has made that portion of
the crop that is up look tough and
sickly.
Messrs. G. B. Kearse and Jacob
Ehrhardt went to Augusta, Ga., last
week on business.
Candidates are commencing to come
around and show their best disposi-
ton. Several hunted the writer up
last week and let me feel their hand,
passing some pleasant jokes, etc., but
always wound up with asking vote.
One came in town last week canvass
ing the boys, but they say they could
not support that man. When asked
why, said that he had his hat on back
wards and they thought he was en-
tering the race backwards. Can
didates, you had better look well as
to how you wear your hats, as it
might make some difference:
The memorial at Rivers bridge was
a success this year; not so much
rowdyism indulged in: The speeches
were good, dinner all that could be
expected, and pleasant acquaintance
renewed, others made, and was an
enjoyable day. Only two fights on the
grounds that were heard of; these
were not serious. Friday night the
young folks had a dance in Dannelly's
hall, which they yindulged in until lnear
three o'clock.
Miss Elizabeth Roberts is at home
with her parents for her rest, until
school opens again.
Our freight train comes TN at four
o'clock p. m. and leaves at seven a. m.
Messrs. HERS Bros. have done some
work toward rebuilding their store,
and will soon have the lumber on the
ground for the frame.
Mr.. Tom Pearlstine. of Allendale,
is spending some time among his
many friends at this place. He seems
to be enjoying himself, judging from
appearances.
In a conversation with an Inspector
recently he informed me that all
through the South that the depart
ment and the patrons of the various
offices that he had visited showed
more care in selecting accommodate
ing, clever, land pleasant postmast-
ers. more so than up North and West.
This should be pleasant, especially to
fourth class postmasters, for it is
about all they get for their labor in
dispensing mails for the public.
Miss Susie burst, of Charleston, is
spending some time with her rel
atives, Mrs. DR.. Copeland and Mr.. j..
j. Farrell.
Mrs. Jno. F. Folk and daughter,
Louise, spent some time with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Clayton, of
Cameron, who have been spending
time with his parents and relatives,
returned to their home on Friday
last.
Mrs. G. L. Kinard and little daugh-
ter, Rubie, accompanied by Miss Alice
Sease, of Bamberg, took in the men,
orial and spent a few days visiting
relatives in and around town.
DR.. J. H. Roberts was called to see
the last of his father-in-law, Mr..
Barber, of Rock Hill. He was buried
on Saturday last. He was about
seventy-six years old.
Mr.. Isaac w. Carter left for Bam-
berg this morning to meet the regis
tration board.
Mr.. F. H. Copeland went to Bam-
berg this morning on business.
.JEE.
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A number of prominent citizens
from different sections of the county
were in the city Monday to attend
the Democratic convention.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-07

tits stated that ex-president Grover
Cleveland has cancer of the stomach,
and that his case is considered incur
able.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kemp, who
visited at the /. NJ. Kemp home in
this city after their honeymoon trip
to Portlsud, left Monday for their
home at Newport, Wash. The newly
married pair will live on a ranch in
the Newport country.
Mrs. Theo. Danner has secured the
Hessel residence in Weston and will
move there in September, for the pur-
pose of boarding girls who wish to at
tend the Normal school. Mrs. Danner
already has the promise of several
young ladies as boarders.
! Mrs. Della Maloney will 60 to
Weston this fall, where she will send
her daughter and son to the Normal
school. Mrs. Maloney will keep young
men boarders. She will exchange
residences with Geo. Simpson, who
will remove his family to this city. s
NJames Mosgrove is down from his
home in Alberta. Mr.. Mosgrove says
there is a splendid prospect fora good
crop in the country around Nanton.
this year. He is pleased with the
country, but would be more so, if the
climate permitted of longer growing
| season.
Mrs. j. 7. King and Mrs. Lester
O'Harra will next week attend grand
lodge of the Degree of Honor, A. o.
U. W., which convenes in Portland.
Mrs. King represents Glover Leaf
Lodge, of this city and Mrs. O'Harra
is representative for Violet lodge of
Weston.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is es-
pecially good for piles Recommended
and sold by Palace Drug Go.
Mrs. Geo. T. Ellis was down from
Baker City this week accompanied by
her son, Mr.. Will Ellis. They were
packing Mrs. Ellis household goods
preparatory to shipment to Baker City,
where they will reside for sometime.
Rev. Ellis is very much improved since
going to Baker and hopes TO return
here later in the season, to preach to
his congr egation before passing in his
resignation, which will doubtless be
necessary owing to his enfeebled con-
dition. They expect to spend the sum-
mer in the mountains near that city.
Kodol Will without doubt help any
one who has stomach disorders or
stomach trouble. Take Kodol today
and continue it for the short time that
is necessary to give you complete re.
lief. Kodol is sold by Palace Drug Go.
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Weston News Items.

Mrs. Luther Shellenberger and
young son, Rollo, from the Blue noun
tain colony are guests for a few days
at the Felix Beathe home.
DR.. Miles Hopkins of Walla Walla
is visiting his brother on Weston
mountain.
The Rev. P. S. Rogers of the Bap-
tist church has left for Paohuts, Miss. !.
to meet with an association convened
there. 1t is his old home and he an
ticipates great pleasure in meeting
former parishioners.
Miss Grace Edwards of Pendleton
began her summer term of school on
Basket mountain Monday. Miss Ed
wards conducted highly satisfactory
winter school on the mountains enjoy
ing brief vacation between terms.
Sunday the mercury rested from it's
labors at SO degrees the highest climb
of the season so far. The light rain
sprinkle and cooling breezes that fol-
lowed after nightfall were gracious
boons to sweltering community.
Mrs. M. J. Cockerline and daughter,
Grace, took business trip to Athena,
Monday morning.
Mrs. l.. s. Wood is making a visit
at Pendleton where she has several rel
atives.
DR.. Carl Williams has returned
after an absence of several weeks. He
has been suffering from a bad hand in
which blood poison developed but is
now rapidly improving. DR.. Williams
has re-opened bis dental Offices though
not yet sure of taking up permanent
residence at Weston.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-07-17
viii Talk All He Can.

In an interview with the Associated
Press Judge Alton B. Parker stated
that he intended to otter his services
to the democratic national committee
as campaign speaker and would de-
vote all the time he could. He said
he would speak outside of New York,
but at this time could not say what
places he would speak in. Judge
Parker said be believed the democrats
had good chance to carry New York
this year and that he would give hie
hearty support to Bryan and Kern.