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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
SHERFF'S SALE.
State of South Carolina-County of

State of South Carolina-County Of
Bamberg.
By virtue of an execution to me
directed by Jno. F. Folk, county
treasurer of Bamberg county, I have
levied upon and will offer>for sale on
Monday, September 6th,-c:1909, ct
being salesday In said month"; before
the court house door at Bamberg, 8.
c., during the legal hours of sale,
for cash, to the highest bidder, the
following described piece or tract Of
land in Bamberg county and State
aforesaid, containing one hundred
acres, more or less, and bounded as
follows:
On the North by lands of w. D.
Bennett, East by lands of the estate
of A. J. w. Cone (known as the
King place. land c. Ehrhardt &
Sons, South by c. J. Cone and the
Colleton line, and West by Mrs.
Margaret Folk.
Levied upon at the suit of the
State against A. j. w. Cone for
taxes. Purchaser to pay for papers.
J. B. HUNTER,
Sheriff Bamberg County.
Bamberg, S. c., July IL, 1909.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
NOTICE.
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION.
Clemson Agricultural College.
A SECOND EXAMINATION
NOTICE.

Will be held, under the direction
of the County Board of Education, at
the Court House September 3rd,
1909. Apply to the County Super
intendent Of Education for all infor-
nation concerning this examination.
The applicant must be at least 16
years of age and must be prepared
to enter the Freshman Class.
There are no scholarships in the
Preparatory class. This class Is only
open to a limited number Of boys
who are living in sections of the
State where school facilities are
poor, and where high schools cannot
be conveniently reached.
The Scholarship is worth 500
and free tuition.
The next session of Clemson Agri-
cultural College will begin Septem-
Der 9Th, 1909. Catalogues, cards on
which to make application for en-
trance to college, and all other in
formation may be secured by adj
dressing
P. H. NELL, President,
Clemson College, 8. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Fitting School Will Not Open.

Mr.. VIM. Hopkins, who came here
week or so ago to take charge of
the Fitting School for the coming
year, left last Sunday morning for
some place in Alabama, where he has
accepted pos ton as principal of a
school. Mr.. an Mrs. Hopkins were
both here, ana although the writer
is a member OF tie local board Of the
Fitting School. we did not know any
thing of his leaving until he was
gone.
1t appears that Mr.. Hopkins was
not at all pleased with the outlook
for the school, especially as it was
so late in the summer and so near
the time for school to open, that he
did not feel warranted in staying
and assuming charge. Another great
reason was the lack of interest on
the part of those who are supposed
to have control of the school, namely,
the board of trustees of Wofford col
lege, in whose name the title to the
property is held.
The people of Bamberg built the
school and gave it to Wofford col
lege, and yet for all these years Wof-
ford college nor the Methodist church
has done anything for the school, the
entire responsibility having been as
sumed by the local board of control.
When money was needed, the board
and the people of Bamberg furnish
ed it, and yet the citizens of this town
have been expected to contribute to
the institutions of learning owned by
the church in other parts of the
State.
The condition of the gift of the
property is that should Wofford COL
lege not run the school, it will revert
back to the Bamberg school district,
and we suppose the property will still
be used for school purposes, and will
be utilized as the high school depart
ment of the Bamberg graded school.
At any rate, it is safe to say that the
property will continue to be used as a
school, for the people of Bamberg
are determined to have here a first
class boarding school which will pre-
pare young men and young women
for the higher classes in the colleges.
Just what will be done yet cannot be
stated, as some of the local board Of
control are out of town, but one
thing is certain, Wofford college or
the Methodist church will have to run
the school or give it up. The peo-
pie of Bamberg are not going to do
it so long as it is held by Wofford.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
A Mules Peculiar Death.

Last Tuesday morning Mr.. J. A.
Jones, who lives about eight miles
from Branchville, lost one of his
best farm mules. Mr.. Jones drove
the mule to his field, where he was
gathering some fodder, and, as usual,
he tied a rope around the mules
neck and then tied the rope to
small tree. Then he went on to his
work and did not think that the
mule could get hurt. Some time af-
ter Mr.. Jones returned and found
that the mule had paved deep hole
at the root of the little tree at which
he was hitched and that caused the
tree to fall and when the tree fell it
drew the rope by which the mule
was tied so tight that it forced the
mules nose against the ground and
prevented the mule from breathing.
The mule was valued at about 5000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Fire Last Sunday.

Last Sunday morning about IL
o'clock the house of Mr.. E. M. Zeig-
ler, who lives on the R. E. Steedley
place in the Hunters Chapel section,
caught on fire, the flames starting
from the stove flue. There was no
one at home but Mrs. Zeigler and the
children, as Mr.. Zeigler was at
church some distance away. How
ever, she did what she could to extin-
guish the flames, and sent their little
girl to the church for Mr.. Zeigler.
All the crowd at church turned out
with Mr.. Zeigler, and in short time
they had put out the fire with but lit
tie damage to the house and con-
tents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
As to Dry Wells.

Last week notices signed by H. D..
Free, magistrate, were served on par
ties in town who maintain dry wells
or cess pools for sewerage purposes,
and this action has created some in
terest, as a number of people in town
have these dry wells. There is a
State law making it an offence to
maintain dry wells within the corpor-
ate limits of any town, and the law
requires that they be abolished after
fifteen days notice. The penalty is a
fine of s10O or thirty days on the
chain gang.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Baptist Church News and Notices.
DIRECTORY.

D1hEC1 1OnL =
Preaching service every Sunday
morning at II o'clock and evening
at 1880 o'clock by the pastor, Rev
o. J. Frier.
Sunday-school every Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, G. w. Rentz, su.
perintendent.
BY. P. U. every Tuesday evening
at 1880 o'clock, David G. Fielder
president.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Woman's M. U. meets wednesday
afternoon after each End Sunday.
Conference each fourth Sunday
after preaching service.
Observance of the Lords Supper
the first Sunday In each quarter.
NEWS AND NOTICES.
Very good summer congregations
attended both morning and evening
services last Sunday.
Our Sunday-school elected dele
gates to the Barnwell Baptist Sun
day-school convention to convene
with Healing Springs church Sep
tember 1st. Our school will make q
good showing in increased attend
ance this year, and liberal contribu-
tions. Every fourth Sunday is for
eign mission day, and not less than
$6.25 is raised each time.
Pastor Frier will be away on part
Of his vacation until the first Sunday
in September, so there will be nc
preaching at the Baptist church next
Sunday.
Suitable resolutions were passed in
conference Sunday on the death OF
Mrs. Lalla O'Neal, "Uncle Joe" Dick.
inson, and Miss Bessie Fielder.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Death of JnO. w. Hunter.

Mr.. Jno. W. Hunter, who was we'll
known and had number of relatives
and friends in this community, died
at an infirmary in Miami, Fla, last
Friday afternoon, after a short ill
ness. His death was caused by
paralysis of the heart, occasioned
from acute indigestion. Mr.. Hunter
was employed on the construction Of
the East Coast Railroad, being one of
the bosses in charge of the work,
with a good position. He was at
work ninety miles below Miami, and
on Thursday he worked until twelve
o'clock, when he ate hearty dinner.
After dinner he complained of feeling
badly and laid down, but at night he
ate hearty supper, and soon after
was taken violently i'll. The rail-
road authorities at once sent special
train some distance away for a physi-
clan, and after his arrival special
train was furnished for Mr.. Hunters
removal to the infirmary at Miami.
But nothing could be done, and death
occurred soon after they arrived at
the infirmary.
The body arrived in Bamberg Sum
day afternoon, and the burial took
place Monday morning at South-end
cemetery in the presence of num-
Der of friends and relatives, the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. w. r.
Smith, his pastor, of the Hunters
Chapel Baptist Church, assisted by
Rev. o. ]. Frier, pastor Of the Bam-
berg Baptist church. The pail
bearers were: Messrs L. P. Mcmillan,
w. w. Lightsey, H. D. Free, R. F.
Mcmillan, F. W. Free and J. H. Fen
der.
Mr.. Hunter was about thirty five
years old, and was the only remain
ing son of, Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Hun
ter, of Charleston, all their other
sons having died. He married a
daughter of Mr.. W. P. Sandifer, Of
this community, and his widow sur
wives him. They lost their only child
a year or more ago, which was buried
here. Mr.. Hunter was nephew Of
Sheriff J. B. Hunter, of this city. He
was raised in Summerville, but for a
year or two had been living in Flor
ida, and at the time of his death was
employed in the construction Of the
East Coast Railroad, which is the
road from Miami to Knights Keys
over the gulf, being built by Flagler,
the millionaire, and which is regard,
ed as the greatest feat of engineering
of modern times.
Mr.. Hunter was the only remaining
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Hunter,
their three sons having died some
years ago, and all are buried in Bam-
berg. The youngest, Harry, had just
graduated as physician when he
died suddenly of appendicitis, and
now the only remaining son has gone.
He was bright young man, and was
held in high esteem by his employers,
as was shown by their attentions dur
ing his illness. He was a engineer
as well as civil engineer, and held
good position on the construction
work of the railroad.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Money Given Denmark School.

A dispatch from Boston to the
News and Courier says: "Under the
will of the late Mrs. Marion Davis
Hollingsworth, widow of the wealthy
Boston paper manufacturer, filed for
probate to-day, the VOORHEES, Indus
trial School, of Denmark, South Car
olina, is given $1,000. Over $780,
900 is disposed of among a consider
able list of charities. The school al
luded to in the dispatch is an indus
trial school for colored people, and
seems to be doing good work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
New Telephone Manager.

Mr.. F. F. Shores, who has been
manager of the telephone exchange
in Bamberg for the past year or
more, has been transferred to Colum-
bia, where he will act as chief clerk
for the district chief of the plant de-
partment. Mr.. Shores is succeeded
as manager here by Mr.. T.. G. Bland,
formerly of North Carolina, but who
has been in Oklahoma for some time
past. Mr.. Shores is a most clever
young man and has made many
friends in Bamberg during his stay
here, who regret to have him leave
us. We gladly welcome Mr.. Bland
to Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
THREE BARRELS BEER SEIZED
BY the Police and Turned Over to
Sheriff Salley.

The police have their eyes cooked
for contraband and they are seizing
some of the stuff right along. Dur
ing the early part of the week some
beer was seized. Saturday two more
barrels fell into the remorseless
hands of the police, and on Monday
they grabbed still another barrel. II
this sort Of thing keeps up this will
be sure enough dry town and the
thirsty will have to compromise on
branch water.
The two barrels seized Saturday
were consigned to P. Riley and Gus
Kennedy, care of the Citizens Social
Club, and the one seized Monday was
consigned to J. P. Hutto, care Cfti-
zens' Social Club. After the beer
had been taken from depot Of
1cers Jennings and Edwins seized 1t
and turned it over to Sheriff Salley,
and it is now in his Office. The par
ties to whom the beer was shipped
were very indignant at the way they
were treated. But that Is the law,
and they will have to grin and bear
it.
The Citizens Social Club, in whose
care the beer was shipped, has its
rooms over the store Of Mr.. Will
cock, on Russell. street. It is con-
Quoted on the same principle that the
Edisto Social Club is conducted. It
claims to have a legitimate mem
bership who have lockers in the
rooms to keep their liquor in. The
beer seized was for members Of this
club, and the is why it was address
ed in its care. At least that is what
is claimed.
But that is unlawful under the
law as it now is, and this beer was
subject to seizure. In fact, the law
is so drastic that almost any whis-
key or beer shipped to an individual
or club Is subject to seizure and con-
fiscation. There is no way that IL
quor can be shipped that will exempt
it from seizure, and those who order
1t will have to take these chances on
all shipments. The city attorney,
Major w. L. Glaze, backs up the po-.
lice in their efforts to grab all the
booze that comes in sight.-Orange-
burg Times and Democrat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Buggies and Wagons.

To my friends and customers: I
contracted last spring when every
thing was cheap for one hundred
buggies, thereby getting all the dis
counts. I have just received two
cars on my contract. Farmers by buy
ing from me will save from SIS to SIS
on each buggy. I have any style they
want, and will be glad to sell either
on time or for cash. I also have sew
eral mules and horses on hand, which
am offering at very low prices.
G.. F. RIZER, Olar, S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
A WITTY PREACHER.
Rev. Waddy T. Duncan Writes HUI.
morous Letter to Rev. S. A. Nettles.

morous Letter to Rev. S. A. Nettles.
Recently Rev. S. A. Nettles, editor
of the Southern Christian Advocate,
sent out, as is his custom, postal card
notifications of expirations of sub
scriptions, and among others he sent
one to Rev. Waddy T. Duncan, for
merly pastor at Bamberg, but now
presiding elder of the Sumter dis
trict. Mr.. Duncan's real witty letter
in reply will be read with real pleas
ure by his many friends and admir-
ers in Bamberg:
Sumter, S. c., Aug. 3, 1909.
Rev. S. A. Nettles, Spartanburg, S. G..
Dear Dr. Nettles: I received by to-
days mail a rather long, somewhat
expository, semi-didactic, generously
hortatory notice advising me that
my subscription to the Advocate had
expired May /, ultimo, and Offering
me, as the insurance agent would
say, the choice Of three settlements:
First, l could become vexed and say
you should have stopped the paper
when my subscription expired and
refuse positively to pay any arrear-
ages; second, could pay the 35 cents
arrearages and order the paper dis
continued; or, third, I could enclose
check for one dollar and request the
subscription extended for one year
from date of expiration.
;eh IN hn Arc$ n1o fN n1r
you for offering such liberal terms
of settlement, and to say that, after
considering the matter carefully
from every point of view, and con-
sulting freely with some friends, in
whose judgment I have great conf
dence, I have decided to accept the
last mentioned mode of settlement,
and enclose check to cover price of
renewal subscription.
regret no little, I assure you, that
I allowed this important obligation
to escape my attention, thereby en-
barrassing the perpetually depleted
exchequer of this venerable, historic
organ, and putting you to the neces-
sity, furthermore, Of going so fully,
minutely, and elaborately into the de-
tdllS Ol Lue LTldlS, tIlUuldIlOuS duu
vexations Of spirit incident to the
sanctum sanctorum of a church pa
per. I regret, too, more than I am
able to express, that my mental Or
ganism has baffled your business di-
plomacy and that you have been so
puzzled to know just how to apprise
me that my subscription to the old
Advocate had expired. You will par
don me for telling you little Sc
cret, but the fact is-and there is no
use to try to hide it longer-I had
entertained the conceit that I was
rather easy sort Of fellow to under
stand and get along with, and you
can imagine the rude awakening your
voluminous dun caused me.
With most penitent apologies for
such inexcusable remissness, and
with promises of amendment, and
wishing you unnumbered years Of
health abundant, happiness unmixed
with sorrow, and success beyond
your own most sanguine dreams,
beg to remain,
Yours truly and sincerely,
WADDY T. DUNCAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Cabbage Snakes.

Better be careful how you eat
Northern cabbage. Mr.. Jno. NJ. Jen-
nings brought us specimen of the
cabbage snake Tuesday morning of
this week, stating that he found
three snakes in one head of Northern
cabbage. 1t is said these snakes are
not to be found in home-raised cab
bage, and as they are inside the
heads and are poisonous, you had
better be careful how you eat North
ern cabbage The snake is small
thing, about two inches long, and
looks something like an earth worm,
but they die soon after the cabbage
is opened and they are exposed to the
air.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Branchville's First Bale.

The first bale of cotton that has
been marketed in Branchville this
season was brought to town Thurs
day and sold to F. F. Bellinger. The
bale weighed COS pounds and
brought II cents per pound. This
bale of cotton was made on the farm
of Hector Hanes, who lives about
seven miles from Branchville, in
Bamberg county. Hanes is a very
Industrious colored man and for
many years past he has held the rec
ord for selling the first bale of cot
ton in Branchville-Orangeburg
Times and Democrat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
Card of Thanks.

AS I cannot see each one personal
ly, I take this method of thanking my
friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted in extinguishing the flames
last Sunday, when my house caught
on fire. By their prompt assistance
and noble efforts, my house and con-
tents were saved, and I am deeply
grateful to them all.
E. M. ZEIGLER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
New Advertisements.

J. J. Simmons Exchange.
J. B. Brickle-Burnt Out But
Still Doing Business.
P. H. Nell, President-Notice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-26
The Vote in BarnWell.

Following is the. detailed vote at
each precinct in Barnwell county in
the dispensary election:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
THANKSGIVING WEDDINGS

Miss Nellie Fitzsfrnons. daughter of Mir and Mrs Patrick F1tzsinons. of 621 South avenue. was married this morning to Mfr. William F. Mccann of NanEafuck at the Sacred Heart church at o'clock The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Father Fitxgerald. The bride wns attended by Mss Mae Dwyer of this city. the best man was Mr. Eugene M. Conway of Naug atuck.
 The bride was attired in a blue trav- cling suit ana wore a white beaver hat. The bridesmaids attire was a raisin coiored suit with hat to match The brides gift to the brides maid was rosary of gold beads and the best man received handsome gift from the groom in the shape of a gold scarf pin
 Both bride. and, groom have q host of friends who have remembered them with many beautiful and useful gffts- The happy couple left for New York on an early train where they will spend brief honeymoon. After De- ccmber they will bc at home to their friends at eS6 High street. Naugatnrk- The groom is a we'll known employe of the Scovfil Mfg. Co. of Waterbury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24

shall be held on the third Monday in November at such hour and place as shall be desienated in the call for the e there shall be, elected by ballot, a President Four vice-Presidents, a Treasurer and members of the execu- tive board. all of whom shall hold of flee for one year or until their sue cessors are chosen and have accepted office
 The President .aalI call special meetings of the league at his discre- tfon. or upon the recommendation of the executive board or at the request of ten members of the league A nominating committee of five shall be appointed by the board at least one month in advance of the shall post in the office of the league the names of candidates for offices, two weeks in advance of the meeting. Any ten members may post in the nature nominations for officers not less than one week previous to the meet ing.
 Article seven-Quorum.
 Twenty-Five members shall consti- tute a quorum at meetings of the lea- gue-
 Eight members of the executive board shall constitute a quorum to transact business.
 Article Eight-Amendments-
 This constitution may be amended at any regular or special meeting by a present, provided the amendment pro- posed shall have been recommended in writing by at least ten members of the league. and at least ten days notice given by copy mailed to each member or advertised for three sue cessive days, in two daily papers
 Prominent among the gathering last evening were:
 Jerome Orcutt. M. E. Brewster Greene. Thomas H. Macdonald. w R. Webster of the Bridgeport Brass Co.,. Richard Nethercut of the Bridgeport Brass Go. Bertram Gray of U- M- C. Co. George C. Edwards of the Inter national Silver Co.,. H. c. Sherwood, 1nent. Isaac w. Birdseye. retired man ufacturer. ". T. Howes of Wheeler e Howes. coal merchant. Messrs- Jen- nings of the finn of Jennings Bros. Bridgeport 1alleable Iron Co.,. George M- Flames. Robert A. Hurley, Sylves- ter Nichols. Joseph M Sanger. Pat rick Cooney. John N. Near Henry Emmons. Frederick Sailer. Frank M. Allen. Frank Miller. Samuel Dave, James H. Spargo. John J. Morrissey. John M Griften. MT. Ritch, formerly Jeremiah. Reilly. Herbert M. Knapp. Robert Hincks. Frederick H. Stevens, Arthur w. Burrft. Dr. w. H. O'Hara. Mir Beach. formerly of Beach Bros. John M. Reynolds. Henry Towe. Judge John s. Pullman. w. H. Bartholomew. Dr. N B. Wordin- John J. Phelan, Alderman Eugene I. Meyer. Frank g. Manwarfng. Col. N H. Heft, John Merwin. Frank M Allen. John H Me Murray. F.. H. Ayres. C. L. Gaylord, William Rockwell, Fred Lyford. Charles s. Cole Herman Spoering. w R. Mufrhead. Horace Pigg. Andrew Owens City Clerk stephen F. Bouch- CT, Frederick c. Mullins. MT. Butler. agent for Barnum estate. Percy Foote, James Eanmons. Alderman P H Brady. Leroy Tol1es Oscar Knabiin. Fred erick wnlitts. Dr. C. H. DeWolfe-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-24
BRYAN CRITICISEs
 PRESIDENT TAFT

Globe. Arizona, Nov. 24-William J- Bryan. who was the guest of honor at a banquet here last night. denounced the proposed copper merger as a com bination which would seriously inJure the interests of the smaller producers and the working men. He also criti- cised President Taft for his reported advice to avoid copying the Oklahoma Con<titution when the people of this Territory came to draft the basic law of the prospective new State.
 Do not let the President of the Unfit cd States threaten you. he said. Tt is much better that the Constitution should fit the people of the new State than the people outside.
 .'It is my earnest wish for your sake that the Constitution of Arizona will be for it's people and not for those citi- zens of ohio who are simply temporary residents here.".