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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
RURAL DELIVERY's GROWTH.
$50 Routes Now in Regular Opera
ton in this State.

Washington, Aug. 29.-The fol-
lowing interesting data has just been
ms de public by the postofice depart
ment.
On March /, 1899, the rural de-
livery mail system was first introduc-
ed into the State of South Carolina.
On that day two routes were estab-
lished out of Cope, one out OF
Orangeburg, and two out Of st.
George postofdce, the routes having
an average length of 23.S miles. Dur
ing that fiscal year a total Of forty
routes, covering nine hundred and
twenty-one miles of roads, were es-
tablished, and during the next fiscal
year this number was increased by
but ten routes. In 1901 the number
Of routes was more than doubled,
there being 103 in operation on De-
cember 2. The increase in the num-
Der OF routes established continued
in about the same ratio until 1908,
when there was a marked falling
of, due to the fact that most Of the
territory available for rural delivery
had been covered.
On August 2, of this year, South
Carolina had In operation $50 rural
routes, IL Of which were tri-weekly
and the remainder daily, except Sun
days and holidays. These routes cover
about 1882 miles of roads, with an
average Of 23.39 miles to the route,
serving approximately three hundred
thousand people, with an annual rate
Of cost Of $66S,790 to maintain. Up
to the present time the service has
been recognized on a county basis in
sixteen counties in the State, and
others will follow as rapidly as prac-
ticable.
That the people of the State fully
appreciate the advantages of this ser
vice Is evidenced by the fact that
since its introduction there has been
steady and large increase in. the
amount Of mail matter delivered and
collected, and in the number of SUBJ
scriptions to periodicals and daily
newspapers. The postofice depart
ment has just received a letter from
one Of the leading publishers Of the
State saying that during the period,
1904 to 1909, the approximate per-
centage of increase in the number of
subscriptions received to his newspa-
per, daily, Is at least four hundred
per cent. If the same or even an
approximate, ratio of increase was
enjoyed by other papers of the State,
in their rural subscription lists, the
showing made would be very signif1-
cant, and the advantages to the ser
vice, the patrons and the publishers,
considerable.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
Lutherans at Greenville to Build.

Greenville, Aug. 29.-The Rev. +.
B. Epting, of Walhalla, conducted
today the services of the Lutherans
in the Masonic Lodge. The object
of this meeting was to initiate a
movement for Lutheran church
building in Greenville. The Lu-
therans are about fifty or seventy
five strong here, and they have deter
mined to build a house of worship.
The church building will not cost
less than $4,000, and will probably
cost much more than this figure.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02

C. C. Johnson, a negro who runs
a drug store in Aiken, was arrested
by the police of that city last week
on the charge of selling whiskey. He
took pure alchol and mixed it with
water and some coloring matter and
sold it for whiskey. The mayor fined
him fifty dollars.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
Negro Breaks Another's Neck With
Stick.

spartanburg, Aug. 31.-Sam Ken
nedy, colored, was killed by Wallace
Carter, colored, near Glendale, this
afternoon. Carter used a stick and
the blow broke Kennedy's neck.
The negroes were working at Mat
this camp, clearing the right OF way
for the Southern Power company.
Carter was chased to Spartanburs,
where he was caught by Deputy
Sheriff Vernon and Police Ofacer AL
verson at the home of kinsman on
Evins street, back OF Wohord col.
lege.
The killing grew out Of dispte
over some orders conveyed by Car
ter to Kennedy. He claims self-de-
fense.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
SCHOOL BUILDING ASSURED.
Hampton and Varnville Unite for
for Worthy Purpose.

Hampton, Aug. 29.-That joint
school building will be erected mid
way beween the towns Of Hampton
and Varnville Is now certain thing.
Practically every voter in the two
towns has signed the petition cir
eulated by promoters Of the joint
school, and they have thereby pledg-
ed themselves to support bonds for
the purpose of erecting the building.
Under the agreement each town Is to
vote $4,000 bonds, making the cost
of the proposed building $4,000.
Varnville and Hampton are only
two miles apart, and are connected
by an excellent highway which with
a few small improvements would be
the equal of any in the county The
citizens Of both towns seem to be
very enthusiastic over the project
and are cooperating for, Its sue
cess, one citizen, Mr.. E. r. CHM, OF
Varnville, having already donated
ten acres of land on which to place
the building.
At joint meeting of the two
town councils on yesterday, a COM
mittee Of two members from Hamp-
ton, two members from Varnville,
and one member to be selected by
the four, were elected to represent
the councils from both towns. This
committee is empowered to employ
a surveyor to run out the land do
mated by Mr.. CHM and to select site
for the joint school thereon.
This movement on the part of our
people was much complimented here
at the educational rally a few days
ago, and is receiving the hearty sup
port OF a large majority.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
Baseball at Olar.
Sporting Editor, Bamberg Herald,

Sporting Edltor, BamDerg HeraIu'
Bamberg, S. C.
Dear Sir:-In two very interest
ing games Of ball the Olar team de-
feated Ehrhardt in both. The first
II to 5, and the second to 6. The
second game was marred by a decis-
ion of Umpire Dannelly trying to put
first baseman Ray, of Olar, out of
the game, something unheard of in
amateur ball games. We are sorry
that it occurred, as Ehrhardt has a
gentlemanly lot of ball players.
Yours respectfully,
J. R. MCCORMACK,
Manager, Olar, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
TRIED TO POISON CHILDREN.
Missouri Woman Administers Nor
phine and Attempts Suicide.

st. Joseph, Mo-, August 29.-In q
fit of insanity Mrs. Carrie Sanders,
aged Al, gave five of her six children
morphine today. While trying to
give the poison to the sixth she was
detected by neighbor and CONFESS
ed what she had done.
Weldon, aged five years, is dead,
but physicians say they will save the
lives Of the other children.
The mother also took poison and
cut her throat after making her
confession, but is expected to re-
cover.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12

lie was accompanied rs far as
Kansas City by Esi sisters Mes
lanes, C. p. Martin and Parilee
Bingham.
Rev Wood filled his regular ap,
pointment at Smiths Chapel
Sunday,
viii Diggs and family CT the
county were dinner guests Sun
day of his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
". Is. Diggs.
VIII Lawless and wife Of Cope :
county were shopping in town
saturday.
Jack Mozart o. st, Louis, who
IS visiting his parents, Mr., and
Mrs. Henry Mozart, in Cooper
county was on our streets Satnr
day.
The millinery establishment Of
Mrs. S. IL. Van Arsdell has chang
Hl hands this week and is owned
by Mrs. Frank Townsend who
| win continue the business in che
same building,
Rev. Leible filed hiaregular APP
polntment here Sunday at the
Evangelical church.
Miss Ruby Craig was shopping
In town Saturday.
Misses Kruger OF the county
were In town Saturday.
John Crutcher OF Jefferson
City was visiting relatives here
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12

VIM. Maneke and Harry Press
ley went to Hot Springs Friday
to seek relief from rheumatism.
Geo. Shoemaker Is also at Hot
Springs for his health.
Miss Viola Ervine Is vlsltnSg her
brother ln-,aw, w. II. Nj .rtin,
who was badly injured i'm the
Gipchine chops last week.
John Van Booven was here
from Glasgow Tuesday visiting
NJ brother w n.
Prot. III "A. Edwards Is quite
sick.
Miss Della Mead OF Kansas
City 81 visiting at c. w, Mead's.
John C,awson Is working Tor
w. ". Rogers. He says he W ants
to quit farming awhile.
M. Schauer last week bought
a fine carriage horse a. Hale
lfor about $500. He Sc .ys 1t II
the finest horse in tn 9 county
We n afraid when r ,od wealth
OF, comes Mr.. schs .urer WI
be- hard to catch.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12

LawleSs
DR.. Mcclure and wire enter.
tanned quite a number Of their
friends at their home here last
Wednesday night. Music and
games OF different kinds wert
enjoyed by all present .
Misses Belle and Mae Will
marth OF Cooper county brought
their grandmother, Mrs. T.. +.
Alexander up Wednesday, to visit
relatives for a few days.
win Huston was in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Joe Killer and daughter,
OF Davenport, Iowa, came last
| week to be with Mrs. BeazlCy,
who has been quite SICK but is ion
pl uN.ng Mt present.
j. R. Dickson was on our
'treets Saturday.
Mrs, Llnwood Davis and little
son George are visiting at the
home OF Watson Diggs this week
"a more Mcclure returned to hs
home in Columbia Saturday after
a few days visit with his cousin
DIR. MCGUIRE and family
Earl Crutcher, a former Arrow
Rock boy, after a few days visi'
here with his sisters and othe
relatives. left Monday afteTnoo'
for his home in Fairbanks, tslask.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
the first OF the week

the first Of the week
Ed Moe,c is doing some carp"n.
tering work in Blackwater this
week for +. b. Murphy.
Sam Wi,kerSon OF Hardeman,
was in town Saturday.
Lester Dickson made a trip
to Selalia the first Of the week.
Mrs. Sam Townsend and son,
Earl OF Brownlee wera guests
Sunday at the home Of Mrs. Part.
zee Bingham.
Miss Ethel Sharp Of Marshall
is a guest this week of Mrs. Glib.
yon Scott.
Miss Julia Turley OF Cooper
county was II visitor Saturday
and Sunday Of Mrs, Pariice ling
ham,
Tom Sites was on our streets
saturday
l.. A Wilmarth was mingl'ng
with the boys here Saturday.
Miss Nira mccarthy let Men
day for Kansas to visit re.atlves.
C.. Is. Kibler OF North Hardemlo
was a caller In IA mid t Men ay
Mrs. Henry Norris returned
home Saturday from a vi II with
her parents in Boonvilie.
DIR. C.. Lawless and brother,
Frank OF the county passed.
through the burg Monday,
Ralph Shemwell is rusticatmg
IN the country this week with
John Green.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12

home from q visit TO her mother
in Lawrence kanaas.
Miss Annie Burns OF st. Joseph
is the guest OF relatives here
this week.
Homer Burns was in Kansas
City Sunday.
Mrs. Buford Allen OF Malta
Bend was the guest OF relatives
here this week.
Miss Jess Smith is the guest Of
Louisiana friends.
Mrs. Carl Cameron went to
Kansas City Thursday.
Mrs. Harmon OF Kansas City
visited friends here this week.
Misses Georgia Orear and
florence BarkSdale returned
home Thursday from Wel,sville,
Kansas whsre thsy have baen the
quo Is az Mrs. Turner Reid.
Miss Mamie Branch OF Mar
shall spent Friday and Saturday
the guest OF Miss Katherine So
bring.
Boyd Baker went to Marshall
Monday.
Price Willis was In Marshall
Sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Miller Kent and
Howard Dixon or New York City
arGs spending a few days with
Frank L. Brown. Mr.. Kent l.
a member OF n vaudeville troupe
and having an open date STOPPED
off on his way from st. Louis to
Kan City.
He nry Field went to Marshall
Friday evening,
j. K. Dulaney returned home
Friday from st, Louis.
p. W. Bowman was here from
Kansas City this week,
Miss Edna Norvell returned to
Columbia the latter part OF the
wesk after a visit to friends and
relatives here
Harry PRESLEY went to Hot
Springs Friday.
Miss Mabel Rupert returned
! home from Old Monroe after a vi
1t to her SISTER Mrs. lfupp,
Mrs. BAKER or Glasgow has bcer
the guest OF her daughter Mrs
Harry PRESLEY.
Mrs. Marion McGinnis returnet
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
1000
HandkerChiefS,
3 for 10c.
3 for 10c.

Some are plain white, hem
stitched, some are daintily
cross barred, both large and
small check, easily worth
8 1-3c each. During this
Carnival they are yours at 8
for 10c.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
Specials 10 & &c

These are the towels for which you
usually pay 15c. They are all linen and
a splendid quality. You can buy them
in this sale at the low price o.
of, each 49,. JU
D2mask Towels, Carnival Price Acc.
30 dozen Damask Towels, worth up
to 39c each, Carnival Sale 10n
Unbleached Turkish Towels Ii yard
long. Carnival specials at 124c.
Now then, lay in a supply of towels
at a round saving. All other towels,
not Carnival specials, 20% discount.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
ARROW ROCK

Mrs. David Clingingpeel was q
guest Wednesday Of Mrs, d.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
1O% Discount ON Shoes.

Our Shoe Department has entered
into the spirit of the White Carnival
and we'll give you a 10 per cent dis
count on all Mems, Ladies' and Chill
dren's Shoes, any style, any price, any
size you can call for.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
10 Per Cent Discount
on Sewing Machines.

We have the sale Of the celebrated
Eldridge Machine and sell their best
grade for $3.50, which is like the
agents charge $40 to $50 for. Others
at $3.50 and up.
10 per cent discount from the above
prices during the Carnival Sale.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
Embroidery Special at
1OC Per Yard.

We started the Carnival Sale with
10000 yards Of this beautiful embroid-
cry in widths up to IS inches. About
one-half of the lot was sold the I'M
first day. While it lasts, per yd... lUU
Worth up to zoe. All other laces and
embroidery, including all new spring
styles, 20 per cent discount.
ESQ yards 20 inch Embroidery worth
up to Soc. Carnival special 19c.
The Marshall republican., 1909-02-12
Slater and Vicinity
WI" Using at al Slater and viii also re re- III ss news Items for %fs pspeT'
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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
STANLEY j. FAY WEDS
AN HEIRESS IN OHIO
Contractor Claims Miss Ruth G.
Kelly as Bride

Stanley j. Fay, contractor and club
man of this CITY, married yesterday in
Springfield, O., Miss Ruth Carlyle
Kelly, an heiress. Her father has been
connected with the Springfield power
company and other large enterprises of
that city and is rated as one of the
wealthiest men of Springfield.
Rev. Father Quinn off1ciated at the
ceremony, but owing to the recent
death of the bridegroom's mother the
ceremony was a quiet one, only the
immediate relatives and closest friends
being present. Charles w. Fay, a
brother, was present, with his wife
and Miss Maud Fay, who has just re-
turned from Europe. having stopped
over for the ceremony on her way
home.
The bridal couple will first visit
Chicago and then come to San Fran
cisco over the Canadian Pacific. ar
irving here in about two weeks.
Stanley Fay is a member of the
Olympic. the Corinthian,s the Family
and other clubs. as well as being active
in business circles.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
MASONS TO REPRODUCE
KING SOLOMON'S TEMPLE
Great Building to Be Construct
ed in Boston
Especial Dispatch TO The CaIl1

BOSTON. Mass. Sept. 26.-Headed by
Arthur B. Howe, president: former
Congressman l. ID. Apsley. Bishop
John w. Hamilton, Warren B. Ellis, w.
E. Litchfield and Adjutant General
William H. Brigham. a body of 20
prominent Massachusetts, Free Masons
have just organized themselves into a
corporation for the purpose of bring
ing into life the world famed project
of building a replica of the ancient
temple of Solomon at Jerusalem,
called the birthplace of Free Masonry.
The project, which originated with
Arthur B. Howe, after pilgrimage to
the great eastern mecca of all Masons,
is intended to embrace if possible sub
scriptions of IS from each of the l5.-
600 blue lodges throughout the United
States.
The work of constructing the tenn
pie will be begun probably within the
next IL months.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
RIDES POl|C[MAN'S
HORSE INTO HALLS
Trainer for Captain H. Gleeson
Creates Scene at Several
Beer Emporiums

Although the annual drill OF the
police department is still more than
a month away and despite the fact that
the captains of police have not re-
ceived any authority for their appear
son recently purchased a prancing
black steed. He did not confide in his
brother officers that he was going to
outshine even his chief. but quietly
commissioned John H. Wells, a horse
trainer.s to break the fiery steed into
proper trim.
Wells has a reputation, or. rather,
he had one. When he was given the
order by Captain Gleeson to train the
captains new horse and to tame him
Wells knew that he had to sustain that
reputation.
So last night Wells sailed forth.
The black charger pranced around like
a genuine thoroughbred, and the rider,
patting the horses neck, thought to
himself of the praise he would receive
il he taught the noble horse some real
circus tricks. When Wells and the horse
reached Pacific street Wells developed
a thirst.
1T would never do argued he. ITO
go in for a beverage and leave the
captains horse standing In the street,
especially in Pacific street.
Therefore. Wells took the horse in
with him. He entered the Thalia dance
hall and sitting comfortably in the
saddle assimilated several drinks He
then took in Tim. McGrath's place.
From Tins he started for PurcerPs,
but, the horse baked and Wells was
giving a beautiful feat of equestrian
ship when Policemen Manion and Clark
took both man and steed into custody.
The animal was led to the stable
and Wells was taken to the central
station and locked up on a charge of
riding horse on the sidewalk. Cap
tain. Gleeson may be forced to walk
during the annual drill of the depart
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
HUSBANDS VICTIM
LEAVES HOSPITAL
Mrs. Charlotte Levy Is Recov.
ering Slowly From Wounds
Inflicted by Spouse

With the utmost secrecy maintained
on the part of the of1cials of Trinity
hospital. Mrs Charlotte Levy. wife of
the late Ferdinand Levy, who killed
himself and child and almost fatally
shot his wife. during a family quarrel
on the afternoon of September 12 at
their home. I'LL Scott street, was yes
terday removed from the hospital to
the home of her two sisters in the
California apartments, California
street between Laguna and Buchanan.
Mrs. Levy is still in a precarious
condition, although she is perfectly
conscious. Her conversation is lucid
with the exception of references to the
happenings of two weeks ago yester-
day. She is being attended by her
daughter, Erma Levy; her sisters, Mrs.
Catherine Barr and Mrs. Annie Osgood,
and by trained nurse. Her physi-
clans report that she is well on the
road to recovery, but have issued or
ders that the tragic episode in which
she was victim must not be men
toned in her presence.
Mrs. Levy calls for her husband and
for her daughter Marian and does not
yet know that they are dead and have
been buried. Her memory, with the
exception of the shooting of herself
and child. Is perfectly clear. ands she
appears to know all that is going ,on
about her. She realizes that some
terrible accident has happened, but is
not conscious of even the extent of
her own injuries or how they were
received.
She will absolutely lose the sight
of her right eye. Her head is still en-
cased in bandages, but she does not
worry about them. Her sisters re-
fuse to allow any one outside of the
family to communicate with her, and
even the nurse is not allowed outside
of her apartment. Her daughter. who
is unfailing in her devotion. told last
night of her mothers condition.
Mamma is suffering" she said.
but she is conscious. She does not
realize that papa and Marian are dead
and we fear to tell her.s The strain
has been very hard on me. No, no.
body is allowed to see mother and we
-, hnau couffoped pof to talk
about her case. We did not even wish
IT. known that she had been removed
from the hospital"
At this juncture Mrs. Levy's sister
insisted that her niece refrain from
any further discussion of the case
and that no more questions be an
swered.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
MARINE
MAUD ADAMS COMING
HERE IN BARRIE PLAY
Actress Returns From Vacation
Among Irish Peasants
fSpeciol Dispofch TO The Cdll1

NEW YORK, Sept 26.--Miss Maud
Adams returned today from abroad on
the steamer Cedric. Since the night of
her performance of Joan OF Arc in
the stadium of Harvard university Miss
Adams has spent a vacation divided
between ocean travelling and a quiet
residence among the Irish peasants at
Ballyroan, Rathfarnham. just outside
of Dublin, Ireland
Tomorrow she begins the rehearsals
of What Every Woman Knows" the
Barrie comedy that was her acting
vehicle all last season, and in. which
she will open her season at Utica Oc-
tober 2.
Her Utica engagement will be fol-
lowed by a tour as far west as the Pa
cifc coast in the same play.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
yULTURES HOVER OVER
DEAD IN LOUISIANA
Storm Devastated Towns Are
Strewn With Bodies

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 26.-Flocks oi
vultures hover today over the storm de-
vastated towns OF southern Louisiana
strewn with bodies of animals and men.
Almost 100 hnman bodies have been
burned or buried in the marshes, where
they were discovered.
About 200 lives. are known to have
been lost. and possibly there are more
urldiscover4ds bodies in the Louisiana
marshes between this city and the Mis-
sissippi line.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
CANADIAN FLAG PLACED
ABOyE STARS AND STRIPES
Old Glory Turned Upside Down
at Victoria Consulate

VICTORIA. B. c., Sept. 26.-The
United States flag flies today from the
Iynited states consulate upside down,
with Canadian flag fiuttering
above it.
:. Following drunken squabble two
younk men climbed to the roof of the
consulate during the night and ran the
Canadian nag above the United States
nag, which was reversed and hoisted in
that position.
An investigation into the affair will
be made tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27
Tribute to Predecessor
President Taft said-

President Taft said-
7 thank you from the bottom of my
heart for this expression OF welcome
and gDod viii ! have been impressed
since coming into this magnificent
structure with the thought that you
have gathered here in part 10 hear me,
and that I had nothing 10 address TO
yDu worthy of such a magnificent
presence-
y an told that my distinguished
predecessor, under the Inspiration of an
vsudlence Ike this delivered an address
i The nature Of sermon upward OF
TWO hours in length Now he had the
capacity, he had the spirit, and he had
the mission TO make such a preachment
OF moral force and inspiration He
knew how 10 appeal TO the best that is
in man and a woman and arouse them
10 lift themselves to higher standards
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27

SALT LAKE CITY Sept 26--when
President Taft arose in the famous
AfHnon tabernacle in this city to de-
liver a sermon on text from the Book
OF Prorerbs the cheers OF the vast
szHence were so loud and long that
be was unable 10 begin for some min
uteS
Senator Smoot introduced the pres
ideut- who made a strong appeal for
unity among the people. and provoked
frequent outbursts OF applause. which
together with the immense audience
in the flag drzped- edifce, the splendid
musical program Of operatic and pa
triotic selections-he said inspired him
with higher Thoughts of country and
ps triotisrn-
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-27

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