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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Bank Cashier Short.

Charlotte, N. c., Aug. 1.-The in
vestigation of the affairs of the Citi-
zens' Bank and Trust Company at
Southern Pines as far as it has pro-
gressed shows that Cashier George A.
Kimball was short in his accounts at
least $4,000. How much more the
directors cannot say. A notice was
posted on the closed bank yesterday
giving the status of affairs. It trans
pires since Kimball's departure that
he took with him the books of the Nj
agra Grape and Fruit Company, OF
which he was treasurer, and whether
Kimball's populations have extended
to that concern is matter that is
worrying the directors.
Kimball was last heard from al
York Beach, Me. He has wife and
several children. His crookedness
was covered by means of loose-leai
ledger system and he is said to have
lost the money in speculation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

The dispensary is now closed, and
the thirsty ones will have to do with
out or order their booze. There must
not be any blind tigers in Bamberg
during the dry" period. Let our
Citizens make up their minds that Ii
9uor shall not be sold here Illegally
We are in favor Of inviting whoever
tries it to leave town and that at
once. Bamberg's people will have
q chance to show whether prohibition
will prohibit here between now and
the dispensary election.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Pickens Has Picture Egg.

Pickens, Aug. 2.-Probate Judge
]. B. Newberry has presented to your
correspondent hen egg that had
beautiful picture on it. The egg was
shown to several and all took hand
in saying what the picture was, and
it was decided that it was more like
a grass hopper ready to Jump than
anything else. 1t is not known why
the hen decided to lay that kind of
an egg. Perhaps she heard some one
reading about hens in other parts of
the State laying eggs with pictures
on them. Perhaps she thought it
will not do for the hens of Pickens
to be behind. Any way the egg has
real picture on it.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
RICH MAN ELOPES.
Contractor Disappears With Bride Of
an Employe.

The sensational elopement of John
Bellman, a rich Flatbush contractor
with the beautiful young bride of one
! of his workmen, Jerken Jensen, was
unfolded in tlatbush court on Mon
day, when the runaway builders des-
titute wife and hungry children, Har-
old, aged nine, and Norman, aged
seven, pitifully begged for food tc
keep them from starvation. Piece b.
piece of the furniture of Bellman's {
handsomely appointed home has been
sacrificed, the weeping mother &c,
clared, to keep the wolf from tie
door, until the house is now dis
mantled. No word has been receiv-
ed from Bellman and no provision
was made for his family when he fed
with Mrs. Jensen. His prosperous
business has been wrecked and his
entire funds, amounting to about
|s5OO,000, were drawn from his
banks on the eve of his disappear
|ance.
The weeping woman's pitiful tale
of how Bellman deserted his family
in his mad infatuation for the young
faxen-haired Danish girl was heard
by a number Of court attendants. She
confessed her desperate straits and
threatened to kill herself unless aid
was forthcoming or word was receiv-
ed from her husband.
One of those who listened to her
appeal for help was the deserted
young husband, Jensen. He at once
offered his sympathy, and when the
mother and children were directed
to go to the Charity Aid Society, in
Brooklyn, he escorted them to that
establishment.
"To-night I start to find them, "
Jensen declared. when I do then
both die. l will kill them for this.
TO leave that fine woman and those
boys is more of a crime than stealing
my young wife. He can have her. l
don't want her any more, except to
see her regret this act"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Married His Mother.in.Law.

Mr.. R. ]. Caldwell has returned
from a trip through Middle Georgia.
He says that near LAGRANGE he
found a man who had married his
mother-in-law. His name is Ben
Cowan. Some years ago, Mr.. Caldwell
said, Cowan married young woman.
She died in short time, and left a
step-mother, widow. Cowan then
turned around and married her.
Mr.. Caldwell said he asked Cowan
what kin he was to himself. Cowan
said he didn't know.
What sort of looking fellow is
Cowan?" Mr.. Caldwell was asked.
"Well, he's a pretty tough looking
customer" was the reply.-Anderson
Mail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Finds Large Nugget of Gold.

Gaffney, July 29.-Mr. Samuel
Welchel, who is operating a gold
mine on a small scale on lands be-
longing to the Gaffney Land & Invest
ment Company, yesterday took out a
nugget of gold which is worth s43.
Mr.. Welchel has taken quite num-
ber of valuable nuggets from this
mine. Arrangements will soon be
made to operate the mine on large
scale as the owners feel sure that it
will pay to put in machinery, and a
large force of hands.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Published every Thursday in The

Published every Thursday in The
Herald building, on Main street, IN
the live and growing City of Bam-
berg, being issued from a printing
Office which is equipped with Mer-
genthaler linotype machine, cylinder
press, folder, two jobbers, all run by
electric power, with other material
and machinery in keeping, the whole
equipment representing an invest
ment of $4,000 and upwards.
: Subscriptions-By the year, S1.OO,
or 10 cents a month for less than
one year. All subscriptions payable
strictly in advance.
Advertisements per inch
for first insertion, subsequent lnser-
tions so cents per inch. Legal ad-
vertisements at the rates allowed by
law. Local notices cents the line
for first insertion, cents a line for
subsequent insertions. Wants and
other advertisements under special
head, l cent a word each insertion.
Liberal contracts made for three, six,
and twelve months. Write for rates.
Obituaries, tributes of respect, reso-
buttons, cards Of thanks, and all no
tees of a personal or political char
acter are charged for as regular ad-
vertising. Contracts for advertising
not subject to cancellation after first
insertion.
Communications-We are always
clad to publish news letters or those
pertaining to matters OF public inter-
est. We require the name and ad-
dress of the writer in every case.
No article which is defamatory or
extensively personal can find place in
our columns at any price, and we are
not responsible for the opinions ex-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
CIGARETTE IS AN OUTLAW.
Smokers Buy at High Prices During
Last Hours at Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 2.-The
cigarette is an outlaw in Minnesota.
The new State law prohibiting the
sale has gone into effect, and it is
now illegal to put them on the mar
ket. ..............
The cigarette market assumed a
good purchase in the closing hours.
The price varied and was unsettled
as the stock market after furry in
Wall street. Early in the evening
there was a shortage in popular
brands at some cigar stores and
clerks sent up prices.
Reports came in from other Sec
tions of the city that fresh supply
had arrived, which caused rush to
these stores.
The prices were kept at top notch.
At least million cigarettes were
sold in Minneapolis during the day.
Nearly every store in the city had
sold almost it's entire supply before
the end came.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

Bamberg county is still below the
500 mark in the matter of contribu-
tions to the fund for the erection OF
monument to the women of the
Confederacy, and it looks like nc
further sums will be Forthcoming
from our citizens. Bamberg county
ought to go over S100, and we are
still ready to receive subscriptions to
this fund.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Dry Goods House Bankrupt.

Greenville, Aug. 2.-The Buchan'
an Scott Company, one of the largest
dry goods concerns in the city, to-day
filed a petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. J. Thos. Arnold, Of Green
Vile, has been named receiver. The
liabilities are given at $4,000 and
assets about $4,000. L. G. Scott
the sole owner, recently bought out
his two partners, G. B. Buchanan and
Thos. Henderson.
Mr.. Scott came here from Ohio.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

It now seems that all crops in the
low country will be good this year,
while in the upper part of the State
the outlook is not so bright. BAN
berg county farmers will have money
to spend this fall for not much has
been bought on credit this year, as
our people generally are no doubt
preparing for the repeal of the lien
law, which goes into effect next jan
uary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

Our people accepted the license tai
very gracefully. We heard one man
say he had paid a license of So
which he could have evaded, but he
wouldn't do it, but would pay $40
more if the town needed it, as he
said the money derived from the Ii
'cense was to go into water works and
his saving in insurance would more
than pay his license. This is showing
the proper spirit.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

Is it not high time that the ques-
ton of whether the sidewalks Of Main
street are to be used for pedestrians
or as display counters for merchants
be settled? For our part, we are get
ting somewhat tired of this ordinance
continually being violated. If council
Is not going to enforce the law, we
would be glad for it to be repealed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

The growth of business at the de-
not here is not to be wondered at.
Bamberg is growing and expanding
along all lines. This has been the
busiest summer Bamberg has ever
seen.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Thursday, August 5, 1909

Of course the highway from Co.
lumbia, to Savannah will come by
Bamberg, for We have the best roads
in this section, and they are contin-
ually being improved.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

Bamberg needs cotton ware
house, and there lisp lenty of money
house, and there is plenty of money
would invest. But they seem afraid
to put their money out where it will
benefit the town, even if good divi-
dends are promised.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

By the way, did you ever notice
how many recipes for nice cooling
drinks, Caldwell, of of the Chester
Lantern, prints in his paper? They
are all temperance beverages, of
course.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
Why it Succeeds
Because it's for One Thing Only, and
Bamberg People Appreciate this. !.

Because it's for One Thing Only, and
Bamberg People Appreciate this. =
Nothing can be good for every
thing. rs;
Doing one thing well brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing
only.
They cure sick kidneys.
They cure backache, every kidney
Here is Bamberg evidence to prove
it. b
R. NJ. Zeigler, Bamberg, s. ca,
says: 81 am recommending Doan's
Kidney Pills in the hope that other
persons afflicted with kidney COM
plant will use them. I was bothered
by attacks Of backache for more
than year. My kidneys were also
badly disordered and at times I had
considerable difficulty in passing the
kidney secretions. Learning Of
Doan's Kidney Pills, I went to the
Peoples Drug Co. and procured D.
supply. They have given me great
relief. Since using them the pain
has disappeared from my back, my
kidneys are performing their func-
tions properly, and feel better In 5
every way" 81
For sale by all dealers. Price so.
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan'S-
and take no other.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
University Of South Carolina
Schools Of Art, Science, Education,
Law, Engineering, and Graduate
Studies,

Ten different courses leading to
the degrees of A. B. and B. s. Col
lege fees, room and light, $66.
Board $12 per month. Tuition re-
mitted in special cases.
Forty-two scholarships each worth
500 in cash and free tuition. For
catalogue address,
s. c. MITCHELL, President,
Columbia, 8. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements Under This Head 25c.
For 25 Words or Less.

Statesmen Wanted to look after our
interest in Bamberg and adjacent
counties. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress, THE VICTOR OIL COMPANY,
Cleveland, o.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-08-05

For Sale-One house and lot on
Green street, in town of Bamberg. A
bargain for cash. For particulars ad-
dress, H. D. STEEDLY,
Branchville, S. G.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

Washington, Dec. 24.-Secretary
Knox, through the American consul
at Managua, notified President Mad
riz of Nicaragua that he would be
held strictly accountable for the safe
ty of American citizens in western
Nicaragua. The consul was directed
to report what basis there was for an
apprehension of trouble on the part
of American residents of that part of
the country, especially at Granada.
Admiral Kimball, in command of
the United States forces at Corinto,
reports that the commandant of the
port called on the admiral aboard the
flagship, but was not saluted. KIM
ball also noted the arrival of Next
can gunboat, the General Guerrero.
The state department does not
know what has become of the govern
ment force of 1000 which had held
possession of Greytown. This section
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

until recently was commanded by
General Toledo, who lately was re-
ported having arrived at Managua. A
report yesterday from Captain Shipley
of the Des Moines at Bluefelds stated
that the defeat and surrender OF the
Zelayan forces at Rama disposed OF
practically all the armed resistance to
Estrada on the east coast. Whether
the Greytown contingent previously
Joined the Zelayan forces at Rama Is
doubtful. Otherwise an engagement
at Greytown may be expected.
Zelaya Will Leave Managua.
Managua, Dec 24.-Zelaya will leave
today and probably will go aboard the
Mexican gunboat, Guerrero, lying of
Corinto, immediately. Owing to hos
tile demonstrations, Zelaya is nkeiy
to proceed to Corinto, escorted by d
strong guard. With the exception OF
his appearance at the inauguration OF
Madriz, Zelaya has been seen little III
public.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
ease. 1t is estimated now that over
900 were killed on both Sides
Storm of Opposition.

Schley's demand that Peary submit
his polar data to the University OF
Copenhagen for verificaiop has raised
a storm of opposition in the National
Geographic society.
Nothing could be gained by it,
saiG Professor Gannett, chairman OF
the committee that passed upon
Peary's proofs. "The committee which
passed upon Peary's papers was duly
qualified to reach an unbiased con-
clusion, Notwithstanding almost ey-
cry member was acquainted with
Peary. | need not say that the inves-
tigation was along scientific lines,
without regard to the personality or
standing of the other claimant"
Admiral Chester, who attacked
Cooks data some weeks ago, de-
nounced Schley's proposition as "aD-
surd," and declared that he did not
believe the University of Copenhagen
would consider making a request tor
the Peary proofs and cites the facts
that the Royal Geographical society OF
England and the Geographical society
of Berlin already have acknowledged
Peary as the discoverer of the pole.
Washington, Dec. 24.-It is init
mated that the state department IS
not in favor of the idea that Zelaya
go aboard the Mexican gunboat Guer-
zero. 1t is generally understood that
steps will be taken to prevent it, in
line with the declaration of Secretary
Knox to hold Zelaya personally ac-
countable for the executions of Can
non and Groce. An attempt by Mex
leo to safeguard him will be regarded
as unfriendly to the United States.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

News of the defeat of the Zelayans
at Rama is carefully guarded from the
public. Various rumors are current,
but alleged official DISPATCHES from
Gonzales claimed a victory for the
government troops. These were spread
broadcast, but Managuans now are
learning that the revolutionists won
around Rama and will soon turn their
guns in the direction of the capital.
The government is in no condition
to oppose the advance of Estrada s
army. Madriz has strong political
force but only a few fighting men.
Vasquez is here ON sick leave. Gen
eral Toledo, who recently commanded
the Zelayan forces at Greytown also
is here.
Irias resigned yesterday as minister
general. His unpopularity was shown
in the recent public gatherings when
he was Kissed and hooted. The Mex
lean minister yesterday went to Cor
into.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
KANSAS CITY NEGRO IN
HEROIC RESCUE WORK

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Heroic
rescue work by Washington Johnson
negro janitor, saved the lives of a
score OF persons in the Rialto build
ing, a five story Office structure at
Ninth street and Grand avenue
which was destroyed early yesterday
by a fire caused by a gas explosion.
The loss is 100000.
Johnson discovered the fire and re-
alizing that a number of physicians
and medical students were sleeping
on the upper floors, he rushed through
the halls shouting an alarm.
A second explosion occurred just as
twenty firemen entered the building.
Six of the fremen were thrown a
distance of several feet by the force
OF the explosion, but none suffered
more than minor injuries.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
LOS ANGELES AEROLITES
BECOME BELLIGERENT

Los Angeles, Dec. 24.-"With or
without the sanction of the Aero club
of America, the aviation meet an
nounced for January 1920 will be
held" is the gist of statement is
sued last night by the Merchants and
Manufacturers association, under
whose auspices the event is SEIZED
uled.
1--WE have reached the limit of die
tation by the Aero club" says the
statement, in reference to statement
that the New York club will insist
that no unlicensed pilots can enter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
SECRET SERVICE
MEN GET CLUE
GOVERNMENT AGENTS RANSACK
ALIENS CELL DURING HIS
ABSENCE.
FINDING OF PAPERS LEADS TO,
ARREST OF WIFE AND
RELATIVES.
Madison. Dec. "a.


The first clue to Philip Allen Jr.s.
disposition of his property was OBJ
tanned by two secret service men, one
of whom formerly was a newspaper
man in New York city. Unknown to
Allen and his relatives they came to
Madison a week ago Monday and
mapped out their plans which result
ed in the arrest of Mrs. Allen, Miss
Addie D. Jackson of Chicago and Guy
Roe of Winona, MINI. While Allen
was being detained in the jailer's Of
fee, the government agents ran
sacked his cell and found a number or
papers which they took with them.
On the witness stand in the bank
ruptcy court Allen referred to them
as sneak thieves, charging that they
stole his personal papers in his cell.
How to get Mr.. Roe to come to Mad
ison was settled quickly by the Sc
cret service men. IL is understood
that they sent him a telegram that
Allen was dying and requested him to-
come at once. Mr. Roe came in re-
spouse to the telegram and within a
few hours after his arrival in the
city he was prisoner in the county
Jail.
1t is learned from reliable sources
that there is absolutely no truth to
the report that Allen requested of the
warden Of Leavenworth prison that
he be allowed to have his meals
brought to him from the outside and
that he be permitted to have a type
writer in his cell. He did write a let
ter to the warden, it is said, asking if
he could have a letter file in his cell,
carry watch and ship back home the
clothes which he is wearing. The
warden replied that he could send his
clothes home but that the other TWO
requests would be denied. He also
mailed Allen a copy of the prison
rules.
Mrs. Allen, who also is a prisoner
In Jail, is the second wife of the bank
Wrecker. 1t is understood that she
was formerly employed as maid at
Aliens home.
Allen is suffering with nervousness.
He IS attended by two nurses. one re-
naming with him through the day
and the other at night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
COOKS M'k|NLtY
TRIP DISCREDITED
STORY OF ASCENT OF FAMOUS
PEAK SUBJECT OF COM
MITTEE REPORT.

New York, Dec. 24.-The report OF
the special committee which investi-
gated Dr.. Frederick A. Cooks claims
to having reached the summit of Mt.
Mckinley will be delivered to the
board of governors of the Explorers
cub today.
While the Investigators would not
yesterday divulge the text of the re-
port, they did not deny that it dis
credits DR.. Cooks claims, and such a
verdict has been generally antici-
pated.
While Walter Lonsdale, Cooks Sec
rotary, delivered only the carbon cop
les of the explorers report at Copen-
hagen, it is now reported here that
Mrs Cook went abroad with the orig
inals, and was to have delivered them
to Lonsdale in London, but that she
and Lonsdale missed each other, and
only the duplicate copy reached Co
penhagen.
William l.. Cook declared yesterday
that he believed that his brother. DR..
Frederick A. Cook, had met foul play
abroad William Cook said he feared
that Dr. Cook had been murdered.
Il had a letter I'm DR.. Cook this
week." said thee brother, ''in which
he said he was hurrying to Copen-
hagen with his proofs to having found
the north pole. He should have
reached Copenhagen before this, and
as he had been threatened with vlo-
lence l fear that his enemies have
overtaken him."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
PERISH AMONG COFFINS.
Girls Burned to Death in Fire Which
DESTROYS Casket Plant.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 24.-At a
coroners inquest here yesterday it
was found that the five girls who were
burned to death in the fire which de-
stroyed the casket manufacturing
plant of Schrack & Sherwood last
Thursday night met their death while
cropping in the dark among the collins
which filled the room in which they
were at work. A minute after the fire
was discovered, the electric lights in
the building went out, and the girls
lost their way in the smoke and dark
ness. The firm was eXonerated.