davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-05-07

the people Of this community an opportunity
OF securing these two splendid publications
for the price of one it also gives them the op-
portunity of bestowing IA favor upon some
lady whom they would like to see represent
this district in the party at the Seattle Ex-
position, or whom they would like to see win
one of the many other prizes.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-05-07

Send your subscriptions for the
st. Louis Star and Tribune to
this office by mail CT hand them
in and be sure and state for which
one of the contestants you wish to
vote for. The publisher will
prom pity forward all subscrip-
tons received to the st. Louis
Star and guarantee that the votes
will be credited to the contestant
named. The coupon printed in
the Tribune each week during this
contest is good for thirty votes.
Clip the coupons and vote for
your favorite. When mailing
coupons direct to the st. Louis
Star be sure and write the name
and address of your candidate and
the number of the district in
which, she is running plainly.
This County is in the 9th district.
The 9th district consists of the
portion of Missouri north of the
Wabash 4 Railroad, north and
west to the state lines. All towns
and rural routes running there
from on the Wabash railroad in
cluded in this district. Those de-
string to do so may hand there
G coupons to n of the contestants
to be forwarded to the st. Louis
Star. The standing of the con-
testants is published daily in the
st. Louis Star. Watch the con-
test and see that Montgomery
County's candidates Keep in the
lead.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-05-07
w. c. 7. u. Work.

The w. G. T. U. held its regular
monthly meeting last Monday in
the lecture room of the Baptist
church.
There was a good attendance
and much interest. The Woman's
Christian Temperance Union is an
organization born in prayer and
based solely on the principles
G hrist laid down nearly two thous-
and years ago. The extension of
His Kingdom and the betterment
of all classes and conditions.
ThereIare more than 40 definite
lines by which this work is system
lied and like the great Octopus
W hich sends out many arms, these
| inc g reach out to all climes and
p eople, striving for the uplift of
all and carrying the blessed Cos
pei ofsChrist, in righteousness and
G christian Temperance. Ministers
have said the w. G. T. U. is an
ever:helper of the church, because
it disseminates in practice the
b eautiful teachings of the lowly
N azarene, who said Gin as much
a 8 We did it unto these, We did it
unto me-"
Tho department of work among
soldiers andlsailors was given the
lime at this meeting. All who
will take a moment for thought on
this line will realize the privations
of soldiers and.especially sailors.
The heart sickness and homesick-
ness of the men, old or young of
the navy out on the boundless
ocean and perhaps for weeks and
months having no communication
with the toutside world; and that
letters or any reminders from the
land brings sunshine to their
lonely hearts. =. Through this de-
partment,the w. G. T. U. all over
the land is striving to carry them
good news and glad tidings of
G hrist, homeland Heaven.
Last year lin the navy alone,
three hundred were converted,
broughtEto a saving knowledge of
Christ through the efforts of the
w. q. T. U.
For the: benefit of those, who
W ould like to know how this work
is conducted. will say, that when
those great battle ships are in
p ort. some of u speakers go on
board. and give evangelistic adj
d resses ,Ihave personal talks with
the men and sing the beautiful
songs that these men were familiar
with in their homes.
Then Ethe Unions all over the
land send, sometimes through our
workers. sometimes through the
commanding officers of the ships,
"Comfort Bags" made OF some
bright material and filed with
ne edles, pins, darning cotton,
thread, buttons, scissors, tape,
court plaster, absorbent cotton,
roll of muslin for bandages, liter
allure, pledge cards, song book
and pocket testament ETC., also a
good motherly or sisterly letter,
filed with Ethe spirit of Christ
and home.
II the readers of this could
only Q some of the letters that
come in reply, the hardest heart
would melt. I will give . short
extract from ono or two-sI have
besn IN the army : longtime but
~~~~~ 49, nmak lSfkap kaHRnva n
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-05-07

To assist the ladies OF this community and
district in securing votes thus proving their
popularity as representative ladies for these
trips and the many other prizes, the TRI-
BUNE will offer our paper and THE ST.
LOUIS STAR to the public for the regular
subscription rate OF The st. Louis Star.
This rate will be offered only during the
life of the voting contest, and besides giving
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-05-07

Meta Chadweil, kirksville. ............. 24.245
Maggie Muslck, Gazette. .............. 24,175
Flossie Schooler, Centralia.. y, 90
Mamie Dyson, Montgomery City ....... 2l,425
.Iekla Morgner. st. Charles. 1890
Jessie Pearson. Benton City 1890
1ula Squires, Centralia,. 1885
Ednah Van Pelt, St.Joseph.. 1870
Olive Fritch, Moberly. I4.o25
Manda Hanson, Mexico. 13.+
villa De Garmo, Jonesburg. ........ 10000
diadys cross, sturgeon ................ 1850
Annie Goldstien, Macon. I.23O
Mae Gentry. Bowling Green........ 1,1gO
lrma Tomlinson, Mexico. ............ 2,1s5
Matte Mathews, Observation-Disclosures .a
Mrs. Gerty Barney, Montgomery City. 4,475
MARY hyler, Gailatin .....,............ 5000
Olive Barlow, Gallatin.
agnes lie Vah' EDNA .................... 1850
Ruth McLoney, Mexico ........ 1.045
Mabel Bastian, Hannibal. ..... LAOS
Mrs' niattie Lbs
Ferne Stephey, Meadville. ....... LOCO
Laura Neitman, Ferguson ........... 1.1s5
Clarice johnson, Montgomery. .......... 1,105
Myrtle X. Maritz, Keytisville, .......... 1905
Eva Montgomery. Ferguson ............ 1.2l5
Nellie Bryant, GAINESVILLE. 1.UO
Lind CrewdsOn, Louisiana. 1.19O
Julia Goodman, Louisiana. 22Is
Eliza Ward, Hannibal. I.635
Goldie Hewett, Hannibal. I.eo5
Mae Rice, New Florence. l.270
Pearl Truitr, Bowling Green. 1.775
Rose Hayden, Wellsville. 1.6so
Olita Seymore. Sturgeon. 1910
huth Durkee, Mexico ................. 1,04O
Fiavel McLoney, Mexico, 1885
Elsie NJ. Campbell, Edna. 2.150
va Sexton. Hannibal 1.13O
Gertie Hubbard, Hannibal. ........ 2.43O
Grace Headlee, Ferguson ... 1.145
Ruby Barnes, Clark, r. +. D.... Lass
Ethel Wilcox, Princeton. 1926
Mamie Crows. Centralia. 1910
Mary Smith, Center. 1.455
Barbara Tratchal, Benton City..... 1900
Louise Lennon, Marshall. 1885
Lulu Blanchard, ChilIicothe l.240
Fannie Taylor, Marshall. LAOS
Jennie Ogel, Center. 1.2o5
Lotus Smock, shelbina. LEO
Lila Howatt, GAINESVILLE. I.1D0
Irma Johnson, FraRkford ....... 1,s75
Ruby Holland, Hannibal .............. LIS
Fannie Hunter, Bowling Green.,..... 1.605
Francis Elmore, Curryville !. ...... LBS
Winnie Bassett. Paris ............ 2.1s0
Jennie Hays. Clarence............ $3.50
Miss Powell, Mexico. 1870
Haze Allen. Kirksyille ..... r.02O
Josephine Southerland Clark....... loo,
Nae Smith. Sturgeon --,............... 1850
Gene Brown, Centralia .......... 1855
LIZA mi Sturgeon ,,-..r~.,........ 1,4iO|
kaenlene hlakey, Paris ...-..--.. l,2O|
Roberta McCusdy- Massaall. ....-... ANA
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Civic Association.

Never in the history of time has
there been such enthusiasm shown
in the city beautiful movement as
now. From the largest cities to the
tiniest hamlets and factory towns,
this wave. of progress and Of aes-
thetic advancement keeps rolling on
and on.
And the women of Bamberg, who
appreciate the value of health and
of beauty in all it's forms, have re-
solved not to let Bamberg lag be-
hind. With litsle work and very
little expense on the part of every
citizen, what a wonderful transfor-
nation might be wrought in our
town!
Spring is the time of promise, the
time when we should put forth every
effort towards making Bamberg a
place Of artistic homes, embowered
in beautiful gardens and orchards
of surprising luxuriance.
The chrysanthemum has become
one of the most extensively culti-
vated and petted of flowers, and a
garden of these gorgeous beauties is
a sight worth going far to see. To
foster this admirable flower spirit,
the ladies of the Civic League pro-
pose holding chrysanthemum
show next fall. SO every member is
earnestly besought to cultivate at
least few of these beautiful flow
ers, either in pots or in their gar
dens and let each one endeavor to
outvie her neighbor in the size and
brilliance of her blooms. If this
spirit of rivalry can be melted in
the hearts of the ladies, show Sec
ond to none in the State will be the
result.
Another laudable undertaking
which the League has on foot is the
beautifying of the grounds around
the three respective churches. An
energetic and capable committee has
been appointed to have this done
and very soon tb cir plans will be
perfected and work begun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Famous Fishing Grounds.

Our good friend, D. w. Shealy,
who was formerly a resident of Bam-
berg, but who is now living in We
wahitchka, Fla, sent us an interest
ing booklet a few days ago. 1t con-
tained views Of the famous fishing
grounds of Chipola Lake, near his
home, one of the famous fishing
places in the country. This. lake is
visited during the fishing season by
people from all over Georgia and
Florida, and some of the stories of
the amount of fish caught in a few
hours are wonderful, and the really
wonderful part is that they are true.
The lake is a large body of water, be-
ing three miles wide in some places,
and it is a beautiful place. Mr..
Shealy invites us to come down and
help him catch fish, and we wish
very much that we could.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
A Bold Thief.

On the heels of the railroad wreck
near Denmark follows the news Of
the robbery of Mr.. N. G. Evans, Of
Edgefield, of $4,000 in currency,
while on a Southern train near the
Coast Line crossing in that town.
This amount of money as well as
other valuable securities was in a
grip, as the story goes, and Mr..
Evans had walked up toward the
front of the coach as the train slowed
up at the crossing, when a burly ne
gro grabbed the grip and attempted
to Jump off the train. One Of the
train crew attempted to stop the ne
gro and did hold him for a little
while, but was forced to let 60, and
the negro jumped off the train and
escaped in the darkness. The rob-
berry occurred on the mixed train
from Charleston to Augusta. Wheth-
er the thief knew of the valuable
contents Of the grip is not known,
but he made a rich haul.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Beautiful Silver Service.

1t was our pleasure and privilege
few days ago to see the bridal present
brought home by Ensign D. Graham
Copeland, U. S. NJ, to his brother and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Copeland.
1t will be remembered. that Ensign
Copeland has just returned from a
trip around the world with the
United States fleet, and at or near the
time CT his brothers marriage he was
in China, where he procured the SER
vice, seeing one of the pieces ham,
mered out. The set is handsome
tea set of solid silver, made by hand
by Chinese silversmiths. All the
pieces show that it is hand work, as
one can see the little roughness on
the surface, where the marks of the
hammering are to be noticed. 1t is
in the dragon design, as are all
Chinese-made articles, and there are
dragons and dragons heads galore on
every piece, even the sugar tongs be-
ing made to represent the claws of
the dragon.
Aside from the beauty Of the SER
vice it was interesting to us to note
the difference in the style Of manu-
facture of the old world and the new.
American-made silver ware is always
very heavy-this was light, and was
made of pure silver, without the pol
ishing and snowy effect of ware man
ufactured in this country. The case
for the service was we'll made, dove
tailed together, no screws or nails be-
ing used, but it was not vanished or
plush lined. While the case is well
made and polished as we'll as lined,
it is not made in the snowy American
way, showing that the Chinaman, al
though a heather, appreciates what
constitutes real elegance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Baptist Church News and Notices.
DIRECTORY.

Preaching service every Sunday
morning at IL 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, =. w. Rentz, su-
perintendent.
BY. P. U. every Tuesday evening
at 7:30 O'Clock, David G. Fielder
president.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening ut 1880 o'clock.
Woman's NJ. 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.
The pastor preached on the resur.
rection of Christ Sunday morning,
showing it to be the crowning doc
trine of the gospel. At night on Di-
vine Testings, as illustrated by COM
manding Abraham to offer up Isaac,
test to Moses as leader of Israel, and
Christ's test of the Syro-Phoenician
woman. The subject will be con-
tinued next Sunday night.
Our choir, as usual, rendered some
appropriate special music we'll.
The great thought before us this
month is home and foreign mis-
sions. Our boards are threatened
with debt. Shall any of us think
that it is none of my business? If
you are a disciple of Christ it is just
as much your business as any other.
The command of the Lord is to us all
to go and make disciples of the ma
tions. That means if we do not go to
help others go. One-fourth of our
churches in South Carolina last year
gave nothing to worldwide missions.
Will there be any of our members
this year that will fail to come to the
help of the Lord?
DR.. A. C. Dixon says that men are
divided into two classes; those who
withstand God, and those who stand
with him. Which side are you on in
this struggle?
A brother told me a story the 9TH
er day of an old brother who was
boasting Of his long service in his
church. He said: 81 have been in
the harness for so many years. A
brother nearby remarked: Eyes, but
you have never worn out any part
of it except the back-straps." Now,
the back-straps have their occasional
practical use, but the traces are the
most practically useful. It is no
credit to us to wear out the back
straps, pulling back against every
advance movement of the kingdom;
but it is to wear out the traces. Let
us all pull hard and all together
while the Holy Spirit is saying in the
word and the worlds providential in
dications "Go forward"
Bro. Ernest Free was received
into the church by letter Sunday
and Bro. Grigsby Chandler
was dismissed by letter to unite with
the Baptist church at Florence,
where he is now located.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Sunday.SchoOl Convention.

In just two weeks the County Sun
day-School Convention meets In
Bamberg, and the first convention
for all denominations ever held here,
at least in the last fifteen years, will
take place and it promises to be a
great success from every standpoint.
A very strong and active pastor in
the upper State writes as follows:
"The International Sunday-School
Association for South Carolina and
in fact for the world, is the best and
greatest organization for Sunday
school work in the world. I should
earnestly advise you to join in its ef-
forts and do your utmost to promote
it's success in your county. 1t en-
lists all denominations and leads in
all aggressive work.
DR.. Lewis NJ. Roper, pastor of the
First Baptist church, of Spartanburg,
is the writer of the above. This is
the view that all denominational
leaders are taking of this great work,
and we are expecting to see great
things at Bamberg's first convention.
Remember the dates, April 9th
and 28th. The first meeting will be
held on Tuesday morning and the
last will take place Wednesday. Mr..
Whilden will be assisted by large
selected choir. Mr.. Way, the general
secretary, will be on hand with a
store of knowledge to be dispensed
out in broken doses to everybody.
The doses will be stimulating, ener-
waiting and exhilarating. Your school
perhaps needs new life. Come to the
convention. Perhaps you have a
thriving school already. In that case
you realize the need for coming to
the convention. So in either case,
the convention will be helpful. Send
the names of delegates to G. w.
Rentz, Bamberg.
M. w. BRABHAM.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Municipal Ticket.

Editor The Bamberg Herald: The
following gentlemen are respectfully
suggested for the voters to select a
ticket of six aldermen to be voted
for at the coming municipal election,
and the writer, after comforting with
citizens, finds very
strong sentiment against paying any
salary to any elective officer except
clerk and treasurer and mayor. It
will therefore be expected that the
members of the board of public
works and the street commissioner
serve the city without remuneration,
and I am sure that there IS sufficient
city pride represented in the gentle
men suggested below to carry out
the wishes of many tax payers.
ONE OF THEM.
For Aldermen-Jas. M. Grimes,
Jno. Cooner. M. w. Brabham, Edgar
Dickinson, j. D. Copeland, Jr., Dan.
J. Delk, J. F. Carter, G. o. Simmons.
For Member Board Public Works
"A. w. knight.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
RALPH BINGHAM FRIDAY.
An Enjoyable Evening of Song, Story
and Music.

Bamberg is looking forward with
keen interest az delight to the COM
ing o. this "a J.:a entertainer, who
will be here -. al engagement fri-
day, April H.: After considerable
effort and several disappointments
the committee has secured this en-
gagement with Mr.. Bingham, and he
comes to us from Atlanta.
DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage, in speaking
of tun-makers, said:
BLESS Bingham and all the Apos-
tolic college of humorists. The man
that makes me laugh is my benefac-
tor. God bless all skillful punsters.
Theirs is a divine mission. They
stir into the acid beverage of life the
saccharine, and make the cup of
earthly existence, which is sometimes
stale, effervesce and bubble. They
placate animosities. They foster
longevity. They ST. .ollies and abb
surdities which all the sermons Of
all the pulpits cannot reach"
A Many Sided Entertainer.
while he is reciting his auditors
feel that is his forte. He steps to
the piano and that piano becomes a
vehicle of humor as well as Of har-
mony, and you think he misses his
calling when he ties himself to any,
thing short of music. Especially is
that true when he takes up the
violin, for then he makes you think
of the old masters, as the music sobs
and walls to the magic touch Of his
mastery bow. When his program
calls for song you wish he
would sing all the while. Perhaps,
however, this artist is most artistic
with the violin and the recitation, in
both of which he is unexcelled. -
Daily Reporter, independence, Kan.
Ralph Bingham has been in Au-
gusta so often that he owns the town.
He has been for many years one of
the most conspicuous figures on the
American platform, and he has done
more to elevate it than any man who
has ever been South of Mason and
Dixon's line. The people of Augusta
have long since become cordially at
tached to him, and they esteem him
as a friend and one of the leading
figures of the American rostrum." -
Walkers Magazine, Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. Bingham ought to have a
packed house Friday night, and the
advance sales indicate that he will.
This will be the last attraction of
the season, and its one you can't af-
ford to miss.
Tickets on sale at Peoples drug
store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
''I'll give any man $500 who will
go to hear Bingham and keep from
lonohino - w q NJ

"I'll give any man $500 who will
go to hear Bingham and keep from
laughing. w. G. NJ.
Clean up around your premises
and help to eXterminate the house
flies. Also buy wire screens for your
doors and windows and keep the
pests out of the house.
The Carlisle Fitting School gave
holiday from last Friday to Tuesday
of this week. on account of the regu-
lar Easter holidays. Many of the
students went home on visit.
The pastor and officers of the COL
ored NJ E. church specially ask that
the white ladies and gentlemen at
tend the concert next Monday even
ing, April 18th. Your comfort will
be provided for.
Do you need good horse or
mule? G. F. RiZer, at Olar, will re-
ceive an extra fine carload about
Tuesday of next week. See him if
you need an animal. Prices and
terms right as usual, and fine lot of
stock to select from.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Mr.. Fielder Hurt.

Mr.. J. D. Fielder was painfully
bruised last Thursday by being
thrown from his buggy. He was
coming home from his farm, when
his horse SHE'D and Mr.. Fielder hur-
riedly pulled the wrong rein, which
caused the horse to turn sharply and
upset the buggy, throwing Mr.. Field
er out in a ditch in which there was
several feet of water. The horse got
away and came on into town, and a
buggy was sent for Mr.. Fielder. AL
though painfully hurt, he was walk
ing in when the buggy met him. He
was confined to his home for few
days, but is now about all right,
again, which will be pleasant news
to his many friends.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15

are complaining seriously, and steps
are being taken to secure better SER
vice or phones will be taken out.
The poor service is not the fault of
central, as the phones themselves
are out of shape, and the operator
cannot help this.
Ralph Bingham ought to have the
largest audience that has assembled
in Bamberg this season.
Easter services at the Methodist
church were enjoyed by a good con-
gregation. There was special music
rendered for the occasion, and Rev.
T. G. Herbert preached an appropri-
ate sermon. For the last few Sun
days Mr.. Herbert has been discuss
ing the last days of Jesus-She last
supper-the scene in the garden
of Gethsemane-the trial and cruci-
fixion, and last Sunday he concluded
the series with sermon on the res
direction.
When everybody else is talking
about Bingham, you'll be sorry if
you didn't hear him. Tickets at Peo-
pies drug store.
Superintendent E. Paul Allen is
arranging to publish in few weeks
a catalogue Of the Bamberg graded
school, which will contain the course
of study and announcements for the
coming year. The book will be a
handsome one, in which it is hoped
to have some fine cuts, showing
views of the town, the school build
ing, etc. The publication of the
catalogue is made possible by the
patronage of the business men of
Bamberg in an advertising way.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Knights of Pythias.

A most interesting meeting Of
Bamberg lodge Knights Of Pythias
was held Monday evening in the
court house, which is the temporary
meeting place since the town hall
was burned. The rank of Esquire
was conferred on Messrs. H. N. Bel
linger, E. H. Henderson, and Eugene
Rowell, and it goes without saying
that they will long remember the
ceremonies.
L. B. Fowler and DR.. J. B. Black
were elected as representatives to
to the grand lodge, which meets
in Charleston next month, with J. F.
Carter and H. G. Folk as alternates.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-15
Another Carload for Rizer.

C. F. Rizer, at Olar, writes us that
his buyer is in the market this week
selecting a load of horses and mules.
In this load they will have four very
fancy driving horses and several ex-
ira nice mules. He expects to re-
ceive this load about the Goth in
stant, and it will pay all prospective
buyers to see his horses and mules
next week before buying. He has
the quality, the price and terms to
suit purchasers.