The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-22
Chr Bamthfrg Hrraln
Thursday, April %, 1909
SHORT LOCALS.

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See the new ad. of Mrs. E. P.
Copeland, the Ehrhardt milliner, in
this issue.
MIR. G. O. Simmons is opening up a
new furniture store in one of the
Folk stores on Main street.
Late Flat Dutch and all seasons
cabbage plants LOT sale by Rentz &
Kline, at Pondsea Dairy Farm, Bam-
berg, S. G..
DIR. Thompson will deliver an ad-
dress at the Methodist church IN
this city next Monday evening on the
subject of Sabbath observance.
Lots of drummers are coming to
town these days, so it is evident that
our merchants are buying some
goods, even if the dull season is upon
us. ...
Our good friend, Mr.. F. E. Cope
land, has our thanks for some very
fine cane syrup. 1t was mighty good
and we certainly appreciate his kind
ness.
The ladies of the Civic League are
putting out grass around the Metho-
dist and Baptist churches, which will
improve the grounds around these
houses of worship.
We understand that several more
of our merchants will put in plate
glass fronts and otherwise improve
their stores in the near future. Let
the good work go ON.
Buy your stationery, office sup
plies, etc. at headquarters. The
Herald Book Store is constantly re-
ceiving new goods. No other store
can fill your wants so well.
Drop in at The Herald Book Store
and see that fine piano which is to
be sold to the highest bidder. This
is rare opportunity for a bargain,
so don't be afraid to make a bid. =
Mr.. G. O. Simmons requests us to
state that while he thanks the
friends who so kindly nominated
shim for alderman in last weeks is
sue, that he cannot accept the posi-
ton. .
We would like several copies of
last weeks issue of The Herald. Our
supply ran short, and if our friends
will send us in few copies we will
appreciate it. Date of issue wanted
is April 18th.
Chief Hand has done some good
work in having all the roots cut out
of the sidewalks on Railroad avenue.
They were a great nuisance, and
pedestrians will appreciate such
thoughtfulness.
. The district conference of the Or
angeburg district is in session in
Denmark this week, Presiding Elder
&c. B. Smith presiding. Rev. T. 6.
Herbert and Messrs. J. w. Stokes
and w. D. Rhoad are attending from
Bamberg.
Improvement is the order of the
day in Bamberg. Mr.. H. G. Folk is
remodeling the front of his store,
and will put in a handsome plate
glass front with modern show win
sdows. Others will soon follow his
example.
It is likely that Presiding Elder
Chas.. B. Smith will preach at the
Methodist church in this city next
Sunday. There will be services, but
whether by Mr.. Smith. Mr.. Herbert,
or some visiting minister, has not
been definitely determined.
As soon as the weather is warm
enough to warrant it, l will start
my ice wagon regularly. Until that
time customers can have ice deliver
ed during the mornings in lots OF
twenty pounds and upwards.
l.. c. PRICE.
= You can fill your fountain pen
free at The Herald Book Store. On
show case in our store is a nice
stand full Of good ink and a filler
for fountain pens. Our customers
are cordially invited to come in and
I'LL their pens early and often with
out charge.
Mrs. Mary H. Armor, of Georgia,
viii deliver an address on proh1bl-
ton at the Methodist church in this
city Friday evening Of this week.
She comes under the auspices OF the
w. C.. T. u, and has been touring
the State for some weeks. She is
president of the State organization
in Georgia.
Plans for the remodellng OF the
Methodist parsonage have been re-
ce1ved and accepted by the building
committee. When the building is re-
modelled it will be a handsome resi-
dence, and the estimated cost is
about 700. The committee will
soon begin the work of soliciting
contributions.
A young friend off at college
writes us as follows: 81 want to
tell you how much !, enjoy reading
your paper. l see great many
different county papers up here, and
I think. yours stands up among the
best. The lady 1 board with thinks
it is one of the best county papers
she has ever read. don't think l
could do without it, For which
kind words we thank him.
If you want fine piano way be-
low it's real value, send in your bid
for the Conover piano, which is to
be sold by DR.. Brabham to the high
est bidder. This piano is on exhi-
oition at The Herald Book Store,