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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

The police commissioners of
Greenville have issued an order re-
quiring the police to enforce the Or
dinance prohibiting the sale of fruits
on Sunday.
Whiskey that was seized from col
ored women in Greenville upon be-
ing subjected to a chemical examina-
ton was found to contain fusel oil,
concentrated lye, cocaine and amylic
alcohol.
There was heavy storm in many
counties of South Carolina last
Thursday night. Considerable prop
erty damage was done in Newberry,
Chester, Greenwood, and other
counties, but no lives were lost ex-
cept at Greenwood.
Comptroller General Jones is en-
deavoring to enforce the income tax
law. He has sent out letter to the
county auditors instructing them to
receive these returns up to the first
of May, and auditors who do not do
their duty may be removed.
Insurance Commissioner McMasteI
has revoked the license of the South
ern Life Insurance Company, of Fay
etteville, N C.. This is the company
that was mixed up in the Seminole
Securities Company scandal, and Mr.:
McMaster has decided not to allow it
to operate in this State.
The Anderson chamber of COM
merce has adopted resolution in
viting President Taft to visit that
city when he comes down to Char
lotte to attend the Mecklenberg cele-
bration, which will be May goth,
and a committee will carry the invi-
tation to Washington.
There was a destructive fire in
Brookland Tuesday night, and at one
time it looked as if the entire town
would be destroyed. The Columbia
firemen went over and assisted ma
terially in stopping the fire. Several
houses were destroyed, and the dam
age was about $4,000. Six resi-
dences were burned.
Governor Ansel has settled the
squabble over the county dispensary
board in Colleton county by appoint
ing H. w. Black, Jr. ThlS appoint
ment was held up because one mem
Der of the county board of educa-
ton wanted to change his vote to
G.. A. Graves, but Governor Ansel
held that as he had already appoint
ed Black, the appointment must
stand. -.
The Spartanburg postofice will be
placed in the list of first class offices
by the postmaster general within the
next few days, the receipts of the Of
flee for the year having exceeded
the $4,000 requirement. There are
now only four first class offices in the
State, Spartanburg being one of
them. The fact that this city is to
be in the list of first class offices will
increase the interest of the twenty
or more candidates who want to be
postmaster to succeed Col. S. T.
Pointer. D..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Big Chance for Graft.

"A dishonest man holding the po-
sition of police commissioner has op-
portunities for illicit gain,' accord
ing to a statement by Commissioner
Bingham, of New York city.
During Mr.. Bingham's first year
in the office, he said, single bribe
of 100000 a year was offered him
if he would protect certain criminal
interests. "Compliance with the
conditions of the Offer" he said,
would have been entirely of a mega
tive MATERIAL they wanted was to
be let alone
Commissioner Bingham was work
ed up over the refusal of the city al
dermen to vote him an appropria-
ton of 100000 for a secret service
to investigate "Black Hand" crimes
and other matters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
News from Kearse.

Kearse, March 29.-Last Friday
evening the Timrod Mterary So
ciety threw open it's doors to the
public and received goodly number.
The society was in high spirits, its
guests willing to be entertained, the
program twas a good one and well
rendered, consequently a pleasant
evening was the result.
An instrumental solo by Miss Et-
tie Kearse, and two songs, 'When
Sweet Marie Was Sweet Sixteen
and Dreaming" formed the
musical part of the program. Need
less to say this part was enjoyed, torr
who ever tailed to enjoy music!
Then there was a reading, Re
morseful Regret" by Miss Vena Bre-
land, and q recitation, Little Stray
Sunbeam" by Miss Evelyn BraD-
ham. The pathos in these selections
was felt by all. y.
In the debate, 'Tis better to
have loved and lost than never to
have loved at ALL the affirmative
was upheld by Mrs. O. M. Chltty,
whose paper was read by Miss Cres-
sida Breland, and Mr.. Stacy Kearse;
Miss Aline Kearse and Mr.. Angus
Kesrse argued the negative. The
query was we'll handled by all, but
those on the affirmative won. Messrs.
Collins, H. B. Breland and H. w.
Chitty acted as judges.
The last number of the program
was a play, AN Interrupted Pro-
posal," whose characters kept the
audience convulsed with laughter
for half an hour. 1t was excellent
ly acted.
After the adjournment there was
a reception which lasted an hour.
This was a merry hour and the time
to return home came too soon.
Music was given by Messrs. Dayton
Breland and Merrick Kinard and
Misses Pearl Breland and Ettle
KearSe.
We are glad to welcome Miss
Ethel Kearse in our midst again
after a visit to friends and rela-
tives.
Miss Edna Chitty left Saturday
for Olar, where she will be at work
for some time.
Miss Ruby Stanley, who has been
visiting Miss Edna Chitty, returned
to her home at Lodge Sunday.
Kearse's athletes met Saturday
afternoon and organized baseball
club. They are going at it with a
win" and intend to make good.
They would be glad for those who
were absent Saturday to meet with
them next Saturday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
CHESTER KENNEDY HELD.
CHARGED WITH COMPLETELY IN
USSERY KILLING.
Quitman johnson and Stanley
Grubbs Will be Allowed to Testify
Against Kennedy Before Retrial.

Barnwell, March 25.-At 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon Magistrate E.
w. Holman held a preliminary hear
ing in the case of the State VS.. Ches-
ter Kennedy, charged with being an
accessory before and after the fact
in the killing of w. Perry Ussery
here last November. The State put
up as. witnesses Quitman Johnson
and Ferdinand Grubbs, the two ne
groes who were convicted here last
week for killing Ussery. johnson, in
confession, made to Sheriff Creech,
| implicated Kennedy, and on the wit
ness stand yesterday held to the
statement of his confession.
The arguments of counsel were
made this morning. After hearing
both sides Judge Holman bound Ken
nedy over to the next term of court.
No steps have been taken so far in
regard to Kennedy's release on
| bond.
During the morning session of
court to-day Mr.. Ninestein, counsel
| for defendants, Johnson and Grubbs,
VINO have been convicted for killing
Ussery, asked the court to grant a
new trial to the convicted men. So
licitor Byrnes stated that while un-
usual, he believed the circumstances
justified him in consenting to the
motion; that since the conviction of
these men Johnson had made con-
fession in which he charged Chester
Kennedy with hiring them to kill
Holland; that Kennedy was to be
tried for this offense; that the testi-
mony of these negroes was neces-
sary in the trial of Kennedy; that If
sentenced they could not be used as
witnesses unless pardoned. by the
governor and that if pardoned they
would themselves escape the punish
ment they deserve. But, If, on the
other hand, a new trial was granted,
Johnson and Grubbs could testify in
the case against Kennedy, and after
testifying they could then be put on
trial and Johnson having confessed
to the crime would be convicted, as
also would be Grubbs, il his opinion.
Judge Watts ordered the new
trial, stating that he appreciated the
position of the solicitor and approved
his course.
On motion of the solicitor Johnson
and Grubbs were ordered sent to the
penitentiary pending trial.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Bit Of Mans Ear.

Union, March 29.-To bite OF the,
ear of man, whom it is supposed ne;
mistook for another, neither OF;
whom had given any provocation
whatever for the deed, they alleged,
was the act of Albert Norman, who:
also goes by the name Kizer, while
in a drunken frenzy at Buffalo SAT-;
urday evening, and now Norman
alias Kizer, is wanted on two war
rants, but has left for parts un-,
known, and has not yet been cap.
tured. i;
The affair occurred at Buffalo, q
mill village about four miles from;
this city, when Norman, who 1t is ais
legged, was in a drunken condition.
attacked ]. Ls Doggett, brother OF
w. F. Doggett, superintendent OF
Buffalo mills, and beat Doggett,
rather badly. According to Doggett;
there was no provocation whatever:
for the attack, except that Norman
was crazed with drink.
A short while later Norman met g;
man named Joe Hodge, and evident
ly mistaking him for Doggett, az
both men wore derby hats, he unex-
pectedly caught hold of Hodge, who
SAYS that there was no reason for any
such action, and before Hodge real
lied what was about to happen, for
he thought his antagonist was really
in fun, or could put up any resist
ance, Norman drew Hodges head to:
him, and proceeded to bite on mis-
ear, which it is said, was entirely.
severed from the head. After this
cannibalistic act Norman, evidently
realizing that trouble would follows
left for parts unknown.
Two warrants have been sworn out
for Norman, one by Doggett, charg--;;
ing assault and battery, and one by
Hodge charging assault and battery
of high and aggravated nature.
Norman is a short, heavy set man:
about five feet, seven inches high.
weight 225 pounds, has forid COM
plexion, and light mustache, and Is
about twenty-eight or thirty years
old, and has a wife and one child,
who live at Buffalo. 1t is said that,
he came here from Tennessee some
time ago.
J. L. Doggett, the man first at
tackled, is about thirty years old and
has wife and three children ana
was not seriously hurt.
Joseph Hodge, the man who nad
his ear bitten off, is doing as well as
possible under the circumstances. he
operates the ice factory at Bufalo,
and has wife and two children.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
St. Bernard Dog a Suicide.

New York, March 29.-Two small
girls who were standing beneath the
Brooklyn bridge near the East river
late yesterday narrowly escaped Sc
rious injury when a large body came
hurting through the air and struck
the sidewalk almost at their feet.
They screamed and when crowd
collected it was seen that the body
was not that of man nor woman,
but a big St. Bernard dog, which had
jumped from the bridge to its death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Fire Last Thursday.

Mr.. C. A. Milhous, who lives near
town, had the misfortune to lose MS
dwelling house by fire Thursday
about midday. Very little of the
household goods were saved, and the
smoke house, situated near the
dwelling, was also burned, and Mr.
Milhous lost all the meat he killed:
the past winter. There was no tn-;
surance on either the house or fur.
niture, and the loss falls heavily on
Mr.. Milhous. Clerk Of Court c.. B.
Free circulated a subscription list
and raised about 500 for him. 8
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Civic Association.

At last weeks meeting of the Civic
Association the following delegates
were elected to the Woman's FEEDER
alton of Clubs, which meets in Sum-
ter the latter part of April: Mrs. G.
F. Bamberg, with Mrs. W. P. Jones
as alternate; Mrs. Jno. H. Cope, with
Mrs. Heidtman as alternate.
A great many contributions having
been made by the ladies for the rest
room at Mrs. G.. w. Garland's, it will
be furnished by Thursday, and the
ladies are notified that it will be
ready on that day.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Colston Cuttings.

Colston, March 29.-We are hav'
ing some warm, pleasant weather
and many farmers in this section are
planting corn.
Messrs. w. H. Folk and G. F
Spiessegger went to Bamberg last
Saturday.
Misses Letitia Bishop and Bessie
Folk spent last Sunday at Mr.. j. S
Bishops.
ME-. J. E. Bishop and family spent
last Sunday at Mr.. w. G. Folks.
Messrs. Lawrence Bishop and G
G.. Padgett visited at Mr.. w. G
Folks last Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Car Load of Peanuts.

Stalnaker Bros, wholesale COM
mission merchants, sold a carload OF
peanuts last week to the Walter T.
Jones Fruit and Produce Company
of this city. Greenwood is a good
market for peanuts, but never before
has a carload been sold here at one
time. And if many more orders like
this are sold Greenwood will be
known far and wide as the peanut
city."- Index.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Senate Confirms Durant.

Washington, March 29.-The SEN
ate confirmed the nomination of Ed
ward w. Durant, Jr., of South Car
olina, to be collector of customs for
the district Of Charleston. Mr.. Du-
rant was appointed to succeed Will
liam D. Crum, the former negro COL
lector of the Charleston port.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

Miss Edna Chitty, of Kearse, has
accepted a position as saleslady with
Mr.. G.. F. RiZer.
Miss Louvenia Pully returned
last week with a fine stock Of mllll-
merry goods.
Mrs. J.. L. Proveaux returned
home Sunday night, latter spending
a week with her daughter, Mrs. T
w. Morris, at Townsend, Ga.
M. E. B.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

Mrs. J. M. Connolly, of Charles
ton, is spending some time with hel
daughter, Mrs. ]. R. Mccormack.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

Rev. D. l.. ROTOR filled his regu
lar appointment at the Baptls'
church Sunday morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

damage was done in this section
more than blowing off some rails
from rail fences and blowing down
some dead trees in fields. There
was some hail in the Mcmillan Sec
ton along with the high wind.
The writer remembers an old
man by the name of Antley, who
lived near Edisto river not so very
far from Can1fon's bridge, that told
of a wind storm that passed over his
place, says the wind blew so hard
that it turned his Washpot wrong
side out. Says the only objection
his old lady had to the change was
that the legs were inside of the pot
and bothered her about stirring the
clothes around on wash days. l
want to inform my readers that we
did not have anything near such a
storm, if Mr.. Antley told what was
true.
A young man who has been clerk
ing for several years, went home to
help his father plant corn. 1t is told
on HIM that he worked very well the
first half day, then the little pike
and perch fish in the bitches attract
ed his attention to such an extent
that he forgot all about planting
corn.
Mr.. Charlie Brown, of Barnwell,
S. c., spent a few days in town last
week with a drove of horses and
mules. Charlie is good trader, and
made several trades while here. He
bought out Messrs. Dannelly & co.
Stalled COWS. Messrs. Dannelly &
Co. drove them through the .coun-
try to Barnwell for Mr.. Brown.
Corn planting will be general
among our farmers in this section
this week.
The Ehrhardt cemetery will be in
closed with a neat wire fence this
week. The committee will lay out
the lots and sell them to- parties
wanting them. The committee give
all their work free, and all the
money paid in for lots will be de-
posited and the intention is to use
the interest to keep the grounds in
order.
Miss Rena Dannelly, of Bayard,
Fla, is spending some time with her
uncle, Capt. John M. Dannelly. CLAD
to see her again.
A young man says he went 10 see
his girl Sunday. He says she looked
as sweet as molasses candy with pin
6ars in il JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
COUNTRY NEWS. LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All AroC I'd
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

Ehrhardt, March 29.-We had
some high wind last week, but no
damage was done in this section
more than blowing off some rails
from rail fences and blowing down
some dead trees in fields. There
was some hail in the Mcmillan Sec
ton along with the high wind.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

Rev. D. B. Groseclose, the Luth-
eran minister, of Ehrhardt, deliver
ed an interesting sermon at the
Methodist church Sunday night.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Olar News.

Olar, March 29.-The Simms
Literary Society held it's regular
meeting at the usual hour Friday
afternoon. The following program
was enjoyed:
Composition-Miss Hattie Ray.
Essay-Miss Anna Mccormick.
Recitations-Miss Kathleen Kirk
land and Mr.. Purdy Aver.
Current Events-Miss Emma Bes-
singer.
Historical Questions-Mr. Ellis
Barker.
Debate-Resolved: That one can
gain more knowledge. from books
than travelling. Affirmative, Messrs.
Athen and Pierson Morris and Miss
Annie L. kirkland. Negative, Messrs.
Charlie Chitty and Corinthen Morris.
The judges were Misses Emma Bes-
singer, Mazda Still and Mr.. Purdy
Aver. They decided in favor of the
affirmative
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

On Sunday morning a Sunday
school was organized at the Metho-
dist church. It was decided to meet
on Sunday mornings at ten o'clock,
so as not to conflict with the SER
vices at the Baptist church.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Hanberry, OF
Denmark, are visiting their parents,
Rev. and Mrs. D. L: ROTOR.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05

authority To- buy a lot OF manuscript and drawings
every week and that beng "a tendertoot. | probably
bought many gold brick.
But the rallied round me as they might about
the Flag And in those dizzy busy that fol-
lowed with eyes about half Open like a nIne-days
kitten, | gave like "a ~pendthrit oi my raw rnthu@i-
aeru. belief love and delight in my new fricnd,.
douhy grateful to me then, as | f4ncicd had had
sentimental disappointment that made me very IN
terc7tIng 10 myself.
The poison was in my blood. set up a Studio
chaperoned except 10y Angora cat | acquired a
chatting dish a punchbowl, and account at
fashionable grocers. Everyone asked in To din
ner any time. Everyone came There We're SUNDAY
nights To which the friends dragged their friends and
their friends friends. Vast quantities of lemons
were used in week see with amazemcnt on looking
over old bills. 1t fairly dazzleS me now and am
glad once was capable of such delightful foolish
ness. Studio Life has chilled warmer impulses
that should not open tin OF Sardines for a starving
man II he came To- to-day in the guSe of a writer
artist. actor.
At that time second breakfasts were the thing
tut can rcyollect that few forenoon birds used
call looking for early worms They said it was all a
mistake trying to write in the DAYTIME Midnight
with htte black coffee brandy was the coubin.-
uon that set the vibrations sizzling.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05
Receptions Her Mania

a I this time was something of a pslrauo.. p he
subject OF my work. and such It .yaS
II proved my star and savior. \ tvrcWrI-r~ IS 7
excellent anchor for the Studio Girl Is an -, met
soul, and Is proud when she has show u II -.-ee
receptions between dinner and dawn. II show that
she Is IN the game She develops the hatIr he
quick change in dress and acquires thar H-.-ue-
Ionesy styie that IS good OF Chr>trua .ard
Every little girl when She begins To 90 ., --.es
learns that they mean much more than "a ~,.r..ee
costume She Is taught the Importance OF the -.n-s
YOU can t see But not the Studio Girl She IN
rush in at seven, dine from the dressing table nd
he OF at eight. NJ the furious pace She ke,-- ne
cannot afford cabs; She goes about in stree IS
often IN the ram. and arrives At the banque- al
actually Soppv.
She runs to sarlaudS upholstery effects ccr-. -.ess
bodceS, lewelry that claukS when She walks a- he
har effects are something EeddcreSCue in thc.~ II
sadness. She beats all long distance champ p
records IN the Cultivation OF the Queer.
These ways all bad and they become IS
th'tt cling. Some OF uS never get them ur-
spend month or 50 AZ a sanatoruu, where an o> 5
of temperament i, regarded as a nervous G.-.-e
ian1torS look AT II that too and YOU hes IT
honest comment at MANY Studio door CJrIu- .lv
supper parties with sandwiches and stems. tt ,-e
someone IS giving an imitation irving Z u n
omar hhayyam dance foot.
And, despite all the delightful rot that Is y.--,n
about comradeShip. largeueSS and broatinesS q, ID
ana sympathy. do not think these virtues thrive II
Studio Land! What does grow there Is about 5
pretty palm. Ii lasts while erterrf lr,,,rrt
lasts and we amuSe each other IL Is in the ,..tt
blocks OF houses where the ordinary persons El, lat
nelShborShlp grows and folks draw together thr
church interests, the next door feeling the t4lses
weddings. illnesses. de,thS-thoSc simple bIe hr-
penlngS of life
The good fellowship iargon is constantly lrc,d
as the great good thing of Bohemia But the I
NheW iinn When hub settles success .r. rat
Ties ms bones before they give his reputation indecent
burial Age melows everyone but thos, of 1lS ,,f.,
10 lhlISs- There are no friendly shadows and I>ts
CoEaHasa gaSs 10
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05
Beginning to- Come T.

RI at this point l had begun 70 come to.
bought an out card and hung ii the door
was called a drudge, plodder and a slave by those
ErimlH listened to as they ratified the knocker
Aso learned that | was bouetoiG
Tins dIdn hurt 50 much; for many OF those who
told me hoN narrow was over my own dinners en-
phaslzed their words by hurrowng with their lighted
cigarettes INTO my best tabecothS navelv ignitcd
the lace candlcShadeS 10 Indicate their abhorrencc
for all rule
loved to hear them talk \ few Of them were
such good harsi And YOU can lead 4 good liar on If
You only open Your eyes wide enough and iust let
him rip We were all pretty Young then. And
there We're some sweet old times when we sat around
ON the floor and talked of the fearful lives qenrses
must live IN order To feed the flame
From this enchanting stage, the men advanced To-
stage OF unConventionality that was impossible
Art they say has no This is a Studio bromide
lt certainly has no manners. And Vet several of
these boys have developed INTO actual power in their
work But We girls have accomplished only halfway
things And some OF us went gailv and happily 10
broken health TO graves, To social doom That Is
what the Studio Life did for them, Women cannot
stand 1t.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-05
y N L II N X N G DAFFODILS
A POPULAR song gong about the country en-
4 y titled april Ram opens with the limos.

"A lti tLAH song gong about the country
titled April Ram, opens with the lines
1t IS not raining me,
1t raining daiodls
Now that IS the kind of poetry that means some
thln& which has true spiritual significance and an
ethical value that cannot be too highly emphasized
1t contains idea and the idea is expressed smplv
poet, sitting out under tree, with a pad in his Ian
and his pencil between his fingers fashionng a sonnet
on The Datfodl suddenly hears a lattcrinp ON
the leaves overhead, and he looks up expecting to
see rain But nol Nature is kind and rams not ram
but the very thing he is thinking of. \ daffodil
trlckes down his neck and another falls on his pad
ana soon the whole countryside is literally drenched
with golden floods OF asphodelian beauty and he
WISHES that he had brought his dafodilberella along
instead OF his sisters parasol.
30 1t Will be with all of who make the effort to
get INTO tune with Nature. Nature is responsive
and with very Slight encouragement on our part is
apt to give the things we seek with all the ardor
OF minds and souls You tickle me. I'll
TICKLE YOU, IS Natures motto. If YOU doubt it
try a garden patch sometime and see for Your
self. You will find that if YOU tickle Nature per
sstently for eight hours dav for SIX months of the
spring and summer with the prongs of iron rake
she will respond by handing YOU a beet or a potato
or an onion, possibly squash along about Thanks
giving time, and all ungrudgingly
Thus the poet thinking datfodilS receives them
from the sky. If he had thought apple pie and
cheese, 1t would have been the same and his verses
would have run
1t IS not raining rain to-day.
1t 5 raining apple PIE,
And pranksome little cheeses play
About the clouded sky.