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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
Convicted of Murder.

GREENvILLE, May 8.-Benjamin
McAbee, a young white man was con-
victed in the court of general ses-
sions to-day of murder and was re-
commended to themercyof the court.
He shot and killed John Fowler, a
man who lived in the house with him
in March. He claimed that Fowler
was intimate with his wife. McAbee's
attorney has given notice of a motion
for a new trial.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down For Quick
acknowledgements About
Men and Happenings.

The cotton firm of Inman & Co., OF
Augusta, failed recently with assets
and liabilities of a million and a halt
dollars. -
The Barnwell Democratic conven-
ton endorsed Hon. j. 0. Patterson
for reelection to congress from the
second district.
The drummers of South Carolina
held their meeting in Sumter last
week and had great time. They
will meet in Charleston next year.
H.F. Buist, Esq, Of Blackville, was
elected county chairman by the Barn
well Democrats. Capt. J.W. Jenny,
5 OF Jenny, was elected a delegate to
the State convention.
The Barnwell county convention
passed resolutions disapproving OF
the plan Of Governor Ansel to confine
the sale Of liquor to county seats, un-
der the local option plan.
Jim Malloy, a negro, is to be hang
ed at Bennettsville on Friday, the
22nd instant. Malloy murdered his
wife in q most brutal manner, and
an efforts to save him from the gal
lows have properly failed.
Plants are on foot to build a magni-
ficent roadway from Aiken to Au-
/ austa. The road is to be fifty feet
w;de. In he macadamiZed and have
steel bridges. It is said that the pro-
ject is meeting with success:
Tom Washington, negro about %
wears old, was hanged at WATERFORD
last Friday. He killed a negro named
Frank Richardson onF Fenwick' Island
last August. Washington bore a bad
reputation, and said he had killed
eight men.
John Groves, awhile man fifty
Z five years old, has been arrested In
Spartanburg charged with assaulting
q young white woman. He says he
is innocent, and although notified
that the charge was to be made
against him, he refused to run away,
preferring to stand trial.
The Welsh Neck High School, an
Old established institution for boys
and girls, situated at Hartsville, will
hereafter be called Coker College. 1t
Will be q school for girls, and will be
under control Of the Baptist de-
nomination. Many ilnprovementsw
be made, and it is proposed to make
tie institution a college in fact as
well as name.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
Child Killed by Rooster.

CHATTANOOGA, May 5.-Max
Crockett. Jr., fifteen months old,
died to-day at Lewisburg Of a wound
inflicted by a rooster.
The child fell in the yard and the
rooster attacked him, sinking it's
spurs repeatedly into the child's head.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
Shot His Sister to Death.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May o.
Otis D. Smith. q printer, shot and
fatally wounded his sister, Belle
Smith, at their home here this after
noon, then shot himself in the ear.
The woman died at $40 o'clock to-
night. Smiths wound is not serious
and he now being held by the police.
The shooting was over a family diff
Guilty. A jury has been empanelled
and it will meet tomorrow to hear
the evidence in the case. s
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
Fitting School Reception.

The social event of the year took
place last Monday night in the recep'
ton given by the faculty and stu
dents of the Carlisle Fitting School
The night was ideal, and at 8 clock
the hour set, the auditorium was
ringing with the merry chat and
laughter of students and friends.
The auditorium bore new, a dlf-
ferent and splendid appearance. The
young people who had this in charge
spared no time nor effort, and they
are to be congratulated on their
success in converting a plain school
auditorium into a beautiful reception
hall.
The benches were all removed ex.
cept enough to girt the walls Of the
hail and half a dozen double, settee-
style seats in the center. These were
grouped around the elaborately
draped columns, producing a very
pleasing cross effect: The open
spaces were broken by rugs thrown
here and there and by beautiful be-
gcnias, ferns and calla-lilies.
After the guests had all been re-
ceived in the hall and had enjoyed the
social chat of an hour, they were
asked to go up on the rostrum where
refreshments were served by several
charming young mattresses.
It was here perhaps that the ar
rangement committee did their most
effective decorating. The entire ros-
trum was hedged in by green and
vines, afording one high-arched en-
trance, lighted by a large Japanese
lantern. Overhead were suspended
long ropes Of green, decorated with
lanterns, and the white walls were
broken here and there by graceful
punches of green. The tables were
covered with pure white linen and
decorated with elaborate center
pieces, beautiful flowers, fancy
doilies and china.
One was stopped at the entrance
here and presented with a souvenir
Of the occasion, it being pinned on by
two bright, smiling young ladies. 1t
consisted of plain white card as
q back ground on which was tied by
dainty white ribbon a smaller dia-
mond shaped card brightly gilded
and artistically inscribed in black
&C. F. S." bringing out the school
colors. Under the diamond was
written the date MAY II, 1908"
These catchy little souvenirs called
forth many compliments.
Over all these there was spread a
rich, sombre hue by the dull but
powerful red lights.
A good many of the young friends
of the students were present and en-
loved the reception with them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14

The Woman's Home Mission so
ciety will hold the regular monthly
meeting next Tuesday afternoon at
five o'clock, in the ladies' parlor Of
the Methodist church. Let every
member of the organization be pres
ent.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
News from kearse.

KEARsE, May 11.-Turn about is
fair play. Two weeks ago the Ehr-
hardt nine took the game from the
Kearse team 80 completely that they
looked and felt like q suppose) the
calf the boy ran over. AS reported
Saturday evening, the 9th, the Ehr-
hardt boys came up to try their hand
with the Kearse boys. This time the
tide turned, and when the game ended
Kearse had % scores to Ehrhardt 9,
and the boys feel jubilant. So much
for hard work and a determination
to win, The Kearse team will try
their hand against Ulmer on Satur-
day next. Turn out in force again,
young ladies, for your cheers and
smiles will go a long way to help the
boys to success.
The cold winds have played havoc
with the tender crops. Cotton came
up to from good to fair stands: sat
down and looks now as if it. will stay
seated.
On Friday evening last, much cast
down over the prospect, was walking
over his fields, an old man thinking
of other cold snaps in the Mays Of
the past, sometimes so discouraged
he had felt like quitting. Just t, en-
he came across a nest of ants that
had been turned up by the plow.
Had they quit? No, all were busy as
bees in their half frozen state to re-
pair the damage. That made the
old man stop, look, and think at these
little mites of creation SO ready to
work against such odds. He almost
felt ashamed of his folly. While he
was still thinking of the little crea-
lures that had even taught Solomon
the wise king of old to use them in
one of his proverbs, at this time he
became hobbled by something. Look
ing down he saw alive snake twined
around his feet. In far less time
than it takes to write it he was cut
ting up pranks that would do credit
to q wild west show. That was a
scared snake, and you should have
seen it running for dear life, while q
certain old man was looking to see if
any one had seen the spectacle he had
Just presented. That snake is still
alive, as the scare it had was punish
ment enough. :.
The oats crop will be short; much
land sown to them drowned out. It
hits the farmer hard, following last
years short crop of corn, but you
can't .starve q live farmer, he has
many resources. Vegetables are
plenty; several report corn silks in
their roasting ear patches; soon the
beans and peas will be here. so
thinks look hopeful if the weather is
cold.
Mr.. w. M. Kearse reports eight
acres of corn waist high on the aver
age. Pretty good for May the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Kearse paid US
a pleasant visit on last evening, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Kearse on Satur-
day evening, he bringing his banjo,
and we had some nice music.
Glad to report Mrs. L. S. Chitty
and Mr.. Carl Kearse are very much
better.
Misses Natalie Kearse and Evelyn
Brabham paid Colston visit on Sun
day.
DR.. II. M. Brabham and little son,
called on Sunday. Snooks
has a little kid he is training to stand
on it's hind feet to ask for food.
-,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
BIackvilIe Defeats Denmark.

BLACKvnLE, May 8. lin a fastand
snappy game Blackville defeated Dem
mark this afternoon by a score Of s
to 8. TIL efeature of the game was
the batting rally Of the locals in the
sixth inning with two men down and
the bases full; four runs were scored.
Batteries s-Blackville, Simms and
Molony; Denmark, Baxter and Cooner.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14

There was a disastrous fire in the
business district of Atlanta last Fri
day afternoon. No lives were lost,
but the property destroyed will
amount to q million and half dollars.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14

Moving has been an awful job, ano
we have not finished yet. Still we
have gotten straight enough in oul
new building to feel somewhat al
home.
See the advertisement of Lloyd's
Palace Laundry in this issue. Mr.
Chas. D. Fielder is now agent in Bam'
berg, and will have a boy call fol
your laundry.
Rev. T.,G. Herbert came back last
Saturday, as his little daughter was
some better, and preached at the
Methodist church last Sunday morn.
ing and evening.
Mr.. H. w. johnson is remodeling
and improving the Adams residence
on Railroad Avenue, which he recent
ly purchased. He expects to occupy
it in short time.
. You pay for errors (?) under the
old way Of keeping books" A pos
sibIe error is instantly detected with
the McCaskey system Of keeping ac-
counts. u. A. kINARD & 20. 1
See Hooton's half page ad. He is
making special prices for next week
on all goods, and it will pay the
ladies to visit his store while the re-
ductions are on. Note the prices
quoted.
Our advertisers are crowding us
this week, but we will make The
Herald eight pages in a short time.
We trust our patrons will bear with
US until we can get somewhat
straight.
The building committee of Win
throp College at Rock Hill have
awarded the contract to an architect
to make plans for the new dormitory
at the college, for which an appro-
priation was made by the last legis-
lature.
We are gradually getting in shape
in our new building, but the editor
has had a strenuous time for the past
few weeks. Mr.. Bruce came home
from New York sick, and has been
unable to work for the past week.
However, he is again on duty, and
we can now serve our customers
promptly. We expect our linotype
this week.
The grand lodge Knights of Pythias
will convene in Aiken May 26th.
That city hasmade extensive arrange
ments for the entertainment of this
most representative body of men.
The representatives from Bamberg
lodge are J. F. Carter and w. D.
Rhoad. DR.. j., B. Black, district
deputy of the third district, and A.
w. Knight will also attend the ses-
sions.
Our McCaskey account system is
as accurate as the bankers system.
We not only can tell you your balance
on the instant, but you already know
it. D. A. KINARD & Co.
The board of trustees of the Bam-
berg graded school have labored hard
and earnestly in the work Of erecting
a new school building, and in few
weeks magnificent structure will be
the result of their efforts. The roof
is on, inside work is being done, and
it is hoped to have the building ready
fer the commencement exercises in
June. The building has been wired
for electric LIGHTS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14
WHITE CHILD ASSAULTED.
Langley the Scene of Terrible Crime
Last Friday.

AIKEN, Lula May Leopard,
the 8-year-old daughter of Mr.. Dol
liver Leopard, of Langley, was Grim
inally assaulted yesterday afternoon
by an unknown white man, and is IN
a critical condition.
Her assailant escaped and up to
late hour last night he had not been
caught.
Excitement was at fever pitch last
night at Langley and the woods
around the village were literally
swarming with crowds Of armed men.
Had the object of their search been
caught a lynching would have follow
ed despite the fact that Sheriff Ra.
born was early on the scene and did
everything he could to persuade the
crowd to be satisfied with capturing
the assailant. At an early hour this
morning scores of citizens and a num-
Der of officers were securing the
country, but no arrest has been
made.
About 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon, as the little girl was returning
home from school, she was approach
ed by the man who told her that he
had lost four dollars and would give
her half Of it if she would assist him
in his search. The child agreed, but
later showed signs Of fear and turn
ed back when the man seized her to
force her to accompany him. The
girl attempted to call for help, but
her captor frightened his grasp and
choked the little one into msensibil-
ity. He dragged her almost lifeless
body to the edge Of swamp and
there she was found some time after
ward. She had been assaulted and
the man had escaped.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-05-14

The examination of teachers is to
be held in the town hall tomorrow
(Friday.)
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-02

We and M good shoes than stores the size
of You'd be the that pass
through our hands every
We sell the best ladies' 81 so shoes in town
We sell the best ladies' $1.75 shoes in town
We sell the best ladies' $3.50 shoesi in town
heavy and fine at prices fit Every pair Of shoes
sell from the cheapest the costiest our
you Nothing comes in here that stand
reasonable amount Of wear at price that is
things not tell the neghbors help you
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03
SURVEY
WILL BEGIN SOON
Kentucky's Resources To
Be Looked Into.
CONDITIONS WILL Be NOTED
Our State is ExceptiOnallySit-
uated Forests Need
Special Care.

Washington, May 30.-This seasons
cooperative study of Ken,ucky's for
est resources by the State and Federal
Government will be begun in about
week. As was the case last year,
the expense of the investigation will
be borne jointly by the State Board
of Agriculture and the United States
Forest Service, each appropriating ST.
900, which, together with approx
mately $1,000 left over from last year
makes $500 available for The work.
]. S. Holmes, of the section of coop
Grafton In the Forest Service, who had
charge of the study last summer, will
again direct the work.
IL is proposed to start a small par
ty in the south mountain counties
early in June. 1t Is hoped that in
July more men will be added to the
force, who will take up the study in
two other sections of the State. The
method of working will be similar
" Ahdb SihpiOSSu last ySNi. 1hO lOiVS
tiers will take the region, county by
county, travelling over it on foot or
on horseback. The percentage of for
est and cleared land will be ascer-
tanned and as accurate an estimate as
possible made of the available supply
of timber in eatIl county.
The general condition Of The for
ests, whether cut over or virgin,
whether burned over or injured by
insects or other enemies, and espec-
tally the result of past numbering, will
be noted, so that specific recommen-
dations can be made TO guide the own
ers in the care and management OF
their timberlands. A study of the
timber industries will be made with
the object of suggesting less waste
full methods If such are possible. The
question of fire protection, prOtec-
ton from stock, forest planting, and
the Improvement of the stands, will
receive special consideration.
Kentucky is so exceptionally sit
uated, with many of her large streams
rising within her own borders, tina.
she can most profitably conserve her
water resources, and for this reason,
as we'll as for the production of tim
Der, the forests of this Slate need
special care. 1t is likely that this
study will lead TO the inauguration Of
a liberal and far-sighted policy. There
are signs that the need of such a pol
icy is rapidly coming to be appre-
ciated by the people of the State,
and that Kentucky will soon be one of
the leading States in he movement
for the better care and protection Of
forests.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03
Bic Hay Crop This Year.

The largest hay crop in the history
of the country is predicted for this
year Weather conditions in the mid
die western States this spring have
been peculiarly adapted for the grow
ing grasses and The LATEST govern
ment report placed the development
TO date at SO per cent. This is an un-
usual figure. So great is the interest
in wheat and cotton that the import
ance TO the country o. a good hay
crop is seldom fully realized It's
value, each year, however, is over
half a billion dollars, and las, year it
was the second most valuable crop
grown in The United States, outrank-
ing both wheat and cotton and eX-
ceedtd only by corn. Hay has the
unique distinction of being the only
agricultural product approaching it in
Importance which is never sold for
future delivery and that is absolute
ly dependent for its price on the
daily fluctuations of supply and de-
mand In the case of the cereals
and cotton, the producer is able to
sell his product at a figure made in a
world market and miller or manu-
facturr by buying for future deliv-
cry can tell beforehand what his flour
will cost him. Large users of hay,
however, do not know from one day
to another what price they will have
[ 10 nav
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03

ing. He succeeded In escaping and
fled TO the mountain wilds of the north
west in an effort to reach his old
home at San Diego.
The fugitive soon became lost and
for many days wandered in an almost
demented condition over the noun
tains. He had reached a spot on a
high and precipitous bluff one day,
and, looking far down into a valley,
he saw what appeared to be beauti-
full and populous city With the
greatest difficulty, he finally gained
an entrance, and 10 his establishment
not an inhabitant was in sight. He
wandered up and down the deserted
streets, entered the awe-sllent build
ings, but no trace Of life could he
find anywhere. Not even a bird twill
tered in the trees above his head.
In one part Of the town, Barresa
said he found the ruins of ancien,
smelling works and an immense store
of gold and silver ore, which was in
process of being treated when The
mysterious depopulation of the entire
city occurred. BaireSa was convinced
that the town had been established by
the early Spaniards and that Il had
been in a state of abandonment for
probably two centuries. He collected
quantity of samples of ore, and after
several more days of wandering he
managed 10 reach San Dimas, where
he had the ore analysed. 1t proved
to be of almost fabulous richness.
It is a matter of historic record at
San Dimas that the story told by
Barresa caused intense excitement. A
large expedition was Immediately Or
ganized and fitted out, headed by Bar
resa. The party spent months in try
ing to find the mysterious city, but
without avail BarreEa thought that
he had marked his trail well, but it
was never found.
Brodworth did not come across the
smelter and ore dump which Barresa
found, but his failure 10 see the ore
was propably due TO the meager ex-
ploration which he made of the place.
He was there but a few hours and in
vestigated a very limited area Of the
town.
There are several theories as TO the
abandonment OF the city, one that the
appearance OF an epidemic Of fatal
disease may have caused everybody to
leave Others think that a horde of
Indians from the north might have
swooped down upon the inhabitants
and killed them all, removing the
dead bodies from the place.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03

Woods Liver Medicine is for the
relief of Malaria, Chills and Fever
and all ailments resulting from de-
ranged condition of the Liver, Kid
neys and bladder. Woods Liver Med
icine Is tonic TO the liver and bow
els, relieves sick headache, constipa-
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orders and acts as gentle laxative.
1t Is the ideal remedy for fatigue and
weakness. It's tonic effects on the
entire system felt with the first dose.
The 81 size contains nearly 21s times
the quantity of the soc size. In Ii
quid form. Pleasant to take. Sold
by z. Wayne Griffin & Bro. liza
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03
A Thousand Dollars Worth Of Good.

81 have been afflicted with kidney
and bladder trouble for years, passing
gravel or stones with excruclating
pain" says A. II. Thurnes, a well
known coal operator of Buffalo, D. 81
got no relief from medicine until
began taking Foley's Kidney Cure,
then the result was surprising. A few
doses started the brick-dust-like sub
stance and now l have no pain
across my kidneys and I feel like
a new man. 1t has done me $1,000
worth of good" Foley's Kidney Cure
will cure every form of kidney or
bladder disease. j. Fl. Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03
Notice.

re Hartford, Ky.
- To the Hon. w. B. Taylor, Judge of
the Ohio County Court, and Ernest NJ.
Woodward, County Attorney, Of Ohio
county:
Each of you are hereby notified
that the undersigned will, on Tuesday
the second day of June, 1908, file a
petition with the Board of Prison
Commissioners at Frankfort, KY, and
ask said commissioners 10 parole the
undersigned convict, who is now
serving a five years sentence in the
Kentucky Penitentiary at Eddyville,
KY, under judgmnet and sentence
Of the Ohio Circuit Court.
This May 90, 1908.
21t4 BOST TRAIL.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03
No Need Of Suffering from Rheumatism.

1t is a mistake to allow rheumatism
to become chronic, as the pain can
always be relieved, and in most cases
a cure effected by applying Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. The relief from
pain which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost. 1t makes sleep
and resi- possible Even in cases of
long standing this liniment should be
used on account of the relief which
1t affords. Do not be discouraged UNI
til you have given it a trial. Many
sufferers have been surprised and de-
lighted with its pain-relieving quail
ties. 20 and so cent sizes for sale
by 2. Wayne Griffin & Bro. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03

by callers just at meal time. We had
three square meals a day, as no one
came in and she wasn't permitted to
go out We enjoyed two weeks of good
long nights sleep, and best of all, a
cousin with four. children who ar
rived to visit us, saw the smallpox
sign on the door and left town so
scared she will never come back
again / wish to thank the author
tiles, and hope they will be equally
as thoughtful of our comfort some
time again, Respectfully, Lysander
Johnson.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-06-03
Notice..

Hartford, KY
To the Hor. W. b. Taylor, Judge OF
the Ohio County Court, and Ernest NJ
Woodward. County Attorney of Ohio
county:
Each Of you are hereby notified
that the undersigned will, on Tuesday
the second day Of June, 1908, file a
petition with theBoard ofPrison Com
missioners to parole the undersigned
convict, who is now serving a twenty
one years sentence in the Kentucky
Penitentiary at Eddyville, Kentucky,
under judgment and sentence of the
Ohio Circuit Court.
This May 20, 1908.
21t4 ELLIE DICKERSON.