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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
TO BREAK A DROUGHT.
Picturesque Procession in Balkans.
Sousing a Stranger.

The tricks are many and various
by which members of the human race
have tried to bring rain in time Of
drought. There is village in Russia,
for instance, where the men used to
climb certain fir trees in season of
drought, one of the three having a
vessel of water which he would
sprinkle all around, says the London
News.
One of the two others hammered
on kettle or made some similar
noise in the hope of thereby produc-
ing thunder, and the third scattered
sparks from fire-brands as warning
to the lightning to make haste. The
Golden Bough gives host of in
stances of similar ceremonies as they
have been observed in different parts
of the world.
In Roumania, Servia and other
countries the charm for rain is more
picturesque. Here troop of girls,
the leader of whom is naked, save
for a covering of leaves, herbs and
flowers, goes in procession from house
to house singing for rain the house
to house through the village, and as
they pass singing for rain the house
holders drench them with buckets OF
water. "The ceremony" says DIR.
Frazer, regularly takes place all
over Roumania on the third Tuesday
after Easter, but it may be expected
at any time of drought during the
summer"
There is yet anther wetting Rou-
manian- custom described in the Gold
en- Bough. Sometimes when rain is
needed, we are told, the Roumanians
make a clay figure. to represent
drought, cover it with a pail and
place it an open coffin. Girls crouch
round the coffin and lament, saying,
Drought is dead! Lord, give US
rain!' Then the coffin is carried by
children in funeral procession with
burning wax candle before it, while
lamentations fill the air. Finally
they throw the coffin and the candle
into a stream or we'll"
In unspoiled parts of Russia the
popular methods of influencing the
weather are less fdnereal. Sometimes,
for instance, DR.. Frazer tells us, "af-
ter service in church the priest in
his robes has been thrown down on
the ground and drenched with water
by his parishioners. In Kursk,
province of Southern Russia, when
rain is much wanted the women seize
passing stranger and throw him in
to the river or souse him from head
to foot"
If you are going to spend your holi'
days in Southern Russia it is as well
that you should know this. Otherwise
you might come away with the totally
false impression that strangers are
unpopular in those parts.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and
at Other Points.

Hon. C. w. Garris, of Denmark,
was in the city Monday.
DIR. ]. L. Copeland, of Ehrhardt,
was in the city Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. W. I. Johns, OF
Baldoc, spent Sunday night in the
city.
Miss Ruth Byrd is at home from
Columbia College for the Christmas
holidays.
Miss Blanche Hair is at nome
from Greenville Female College TOR
Christmas.
Miss May Brabham is at home
from Columbia college for the Christ
mas holidays.
Misses Ottie Simmons and Ethel
and Urma Black are. at home from
Greenville Female College for the
holidays.
Rev. w. H. Hodges, of Bamberg,
preached an eloquent sermon at the
Methodist church Sunday morning.
-Kingstree Record.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Garland, OF
New York, have been in the city for
about a week on visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Garland.
Miss Kate Fielder, of Bamberg,
is spending a few days in the city
Charleston Evening Post.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Blount LETT this
week for an extended visit to rela-
tives at Fernandina, Fla. They will
be away about two months.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Hammond
Bamberg will spend the Christmas
holidays with relatives in Bamberg.
Charleston Evening Post.
Mrs. David Fielder has returned
from trip to. Richmond and Wash
ingtou. She expects to enjoy the
Christmas holidays at her former
home in Bamberg.-Charles Even
ing Post.
Mr.. H. J. Brabham has been
sick for the past two weeks, but was
able to be out on the streets Tues
day, and his very many friends were
so glad to see him. 1t is the earnest
desire of all his friends that he will
soon regain his strength.
Mr.. F. E. Copeland, of the Ehr-
hardt section, was in the city Mon
day. He renewed for The Herald
for another year, although his time
does not expire until next May. He
says it is one paper he cannot be
without, and as everybody in his
house wants to read the paper as soon
as it arrives, he feels like taking two
copies.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
Union Meetings Dec. 20, 80, 81.

By authority of the last meeting OF
the association there will be two
divisions of the union meetings.
Bamberg, Bethel, Bethany, Bethes-
da, Colston, Denmark, Double Ponds,
Edisto, Ehrhardt, Clients Branch,
Georges Creek, Great Saltkehatch-
lie, Hunters Chapel, Midway, Olar'
ST. Johns, Springtown, and Spring
Branch will form the eastern divis-
ion. The remaining churches will
make up the western division.
Churches in either division finding
i. more convenient to belong to the
other will affiliate with the division
of their choice.
Topics. 1. The men in the pulpit
and in the pew as seen by each other
and how to get closer together.
2. The absentee member and abb
sentee pastor as church problems;
their causes and remedies.
3. What are the best ideals and
methods of church discipline?
4. What do Baptists believe to be
the qualifications and privileges OF
church membership?
5. What are we doing for pastoral
support and for our aged ministers!
6. Was DR.. G.. G. Browns recent
criticisms of the Barnwell assocla-
ton justified?
Eastern Division. Double Ponds.
Introductory sermon, DR.. J. D. Pitts,
alternate. G. A. Martin; missionary
sermon, E. A. Mcdowell; alternate,
B. F. Allen. Leaders on the topics:
l, S. G. Mayfeld, J. D. Pitts; 2, D.
O. Hunter, Calvin McMillan; 3, J.
D. Timmons, Geo. Hopkins; 4, Thos.
Clayton, E. L. Sanders; 5, w. G.
Britton; 6, J. A. Jenkins.
Western Division. Topics and
Leaders: Missionary sermon, O. j.
Frier; alternate, j. K. Goode. In
troductory sermon, J. D. Peacock;
alternate, w. NJ. Jones. 1, J. D.
Peacock, Sam Hair; 2, Geo. W.
Boylston, F. P. Lee; 3, Basil Bates,
G. E. Brit; 4, w. NJ. Jones, j.. X.
Hair; 5, R. R. Johnston, R. NJ. Mix
son; 6, J. B. Armstrong.
The moderators are earnestly re-
ouested to render all assistance by
the appointment of any speakers or
topics not herein mentioned as may
seem best. Churches are requested
to cooperate by furnishing such re-
freshments on the grounds as are
usnal1v given to make the meetings
a success.
w. NJ. JONES,
for the Committee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

All persons having claims against
the estate of John ]. Copeland, de-
ceased, will file the same, duly sworn
to, with the undersigned, at Ehr-
hardt, S. c., on or before the 23rd
day of January, 1912, and failing so
to do will be barred, and all persons
indebted to said estate will make
payment at once to the undersigned.
:. JOHN L. COPELAND,
Administrator.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21

Farm Wanted.-I desire a good
farm of large acreage with good i'm
provements, well located as to town
and railroad; must be good value for
price asked. Give full particulars in
first letter. R. COSBY NEWTON,
Lock Box 121, Bennettsville, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
NOTICE..

In compliance with an order of the
Court, all persons having claims
against the estate of Daniel W..
Jones deceased, late of the county
of Bamberg, will prove them before
me on Tuesday, the End day of JAN
uary, 1912, or be forever barred.
H.. C. FOLK,
Master for Bamberg County.
December 18th, 1911.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21

Notice is hereby given that an ex-
animation for applicants for teach
ers' certificates will be held in the
court house at Bamberg on Friday,
January 18th, 1912 beginning at
ten o'clock a. m. Applicants will
please be prompt.
R. w. D. ROWELL,
County Supt. Education.
Bamberg, S. c., December 18th,
1911.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21

Three white men were arrested
and fined in Columbia on Friday for
trying to sell tips on the races.
They paid up and left the city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Under This Head 25c.
For 25 Words or Less.

For Rent.-A two or three-horse
farm, known as the DR.. E. kirkland
place, for rent. 1t is located in the
Buford's Bridge community. Apply
to J. HAM KIRKLAND, Esq, Olar,
S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21

There are 79S species of roses
known, and 44S of chrysanthe-
mumuS.
Sing Sing, in New York State, is
said to be derived from two Indian
words, meaning "The place of a
stone"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21

For Rent.-A five-horse farm, in
half mile of postofice; land will
make a bale of cotton per acre. Also
two farms on the river. For further
information apply to H. J. FAUST,
Denmark, S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21

An ad. in The Herald will bring re-
cults. Try one and see. -,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-12-21
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

December Is, 1911.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
PLAN FEAST
FOR BRAVE
FIRELADS
Banquet is Being ArraDg-
ed :Or Thanksgiving
by Y. M. C. A.

Members OF the Young Mems
Christian association of the city are
planning banquet for Chief George
Gattis and his men Of the local fire
department % be served in the coun-
Gil chamber at the city hall Thanks
giving day at 1880 O'Clock in the
evening.
Covers will be laid for Chief Gattis,
his eight men. the ministers Of the
city, Mayor J. B. Burton, representa-
tives Of the press and prominent mem
bers and officers Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Arrangements are being made to seat
s5 guests
The program for the evening has
not yet been announced. but toasts
will be given by Mayor Burton. Rev.
S. F. Wilson of the Presbyterian
church and G. c. Herndon, assistant
county attorney. Other prominent
men viii talk during the evening.
A formal program viii be rendered
for the entertainment Of the boys Of
the fire department. who on account
Of their conf.ning work. have little on.
portunity to attend places Of enter
tainment Musical numbers win be
rendered and several readings will be
arranged.
The promoters Of the banquet are
OF the opinion that the Chickasha fire
department. is one or the best ia the
state aud that it has never properly
been appreciated BY the citizens OF
the town The Thanksgiving ban
quet will be given as an expression
Of tlse esteem for the chief and Ills
boysS rye wish to expGaSs publicly
our appreciation Of the boys work in
The city Of chickasha" said an officer
Of the Y. N. c. A.
In order that all OF the men may
leave the fire stations at one time ar.
rangements are being made TO have
both teams in readiness and should an
alarm be given during the banquet
the men OF the department can give
quick response.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
CHICKASHA
WIN NER

The chickasha high school team.
victorious IN every battle this season.
continued rs winning streak at Com
anche Friday afternoon, easily taking
the game from the high school at that
place BY a score Of "a to o.
Playing their usual speedy game.
the chickasha boys had their foes on
the go from the start. scoring a
touchdown 10 the first quarter and at
the close Of the second quarter they
had run their score up to II. su-
perior in every way to the opposing
team. they kept on increasing the
score till the finish.
The defeat OF the Logan county
high school by Oklahoma City yes
terday. stiI leaves the state champ
ionship between Chickasha and Nor
man. A game between the former
team aud Chickasha is scheduled to
be played here next Friday.
Managers OF the ch!ckasha and
Norman teams have not yet been able
to get together on an agreement as to
she place for a game.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
KILLED BY AN
UNKNOWN
ENEMY
Telegram By United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
ST. Louis, Mo. Nov. lS.-With the
finding Of the body OF Lawrence Du-
vail huddled up IL the middle Of the
street. a bullet hole through his heart,
the police have come upon the last
chapter OF a remarkable story Of re-
mDrseless revenge.
DuvaIl, aged 2S, a boilermaker, was
relsrninE frcH El Paso, November 2
with $500, the savings Of three years.
and lost it in a gambling house. He
said he would get" saose responsi-
Bile. The next day he shot Charles
Unger, friend, while in bed and
walked out OF the house and entered
a saloon where he shot August Elsn-
er another friend Both men were
seriously wounded.
Duvall was out on bond when he
was killed early this morning by a
mysterious shot A man heard one
report, err @You got me" and then
two more shots. There is no clue to
the murderer,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18

IS BURNED

The four room residence Of C. c..
Mulvaney. and the contents we're de.
stroyed by fire this morning at 4
o'clock The roof Of the house was
abIaze when the fire was discovered.
The house was located at 1902 South
7th street, outside OF the water lin
It's and the fire department could not
check the blaze in time to save the
house.
The fire originated from defec-
tive flue. Damages were covered by
a $1,000 insurance policy $500 on
the house and 5000 on the contents.
Chief Gattis was called to the sig,
mon Factory last night at s o'clock
to investigate blaze reported by the
night Waterman A small blaze or
iginatlng from the friction Of the ma.
chlnery in the felt department caused
the alarm. No damage was done.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
WILLIAMS
ORATORFOR
mem. DAY
ElkS to Honor Memory OF
Departed Brothers on
December 3

Hon. Robert J. Williams associate
justice Of the supreme court Of Ok.
lahoma and former chief justice. viii
be the orator az the annual memorial
day services Of the Chickasha lodge
Of Elks on Sunday Dec. 3.
Justice Williams is a finished schoi.
ar and is a man Of marked eloquence
He is at his best ID an address OF
the character which he will deliver
here and his discourse win be a treat
to the people OF Chickasha.
Arrangements have been made 10
hold the memorial services at the
Methodist church at 8 o'clock in the
afternoon and the public IS cordially
invited TO attend
In addition 10 the beautiful ritual
istic ceremonies. in which all the Of
ficers Of the lodge viii participate a
special musical program win be rem
dereu Ihe Methodist choir under
the direction Of Mir s c. Durbin and
with Mrs Wessie Ray as organist,
viii sing an anthem and Mrs. Chas.
Williams has promised a vocal solo
for the occasion. Mrs T. R. Ira
wick and her sister. Miss McCosh
will contribute a vocal duet to the
profram and Miss Alma Sigmon gives
an organ solo. >. W. Richburg. ex-
alted ruler Of the local lodge, viii
have charge Of the ceremonies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
Call for Settlement
of Tribal Affairs
BRAKEMAN'S
LEG BROKEN

w. J. Hunt, who had his leg broken
in a railway accident in the Rock Is
land yards at NARROW Friday after
noon, was brought through this city
this morning on his way to his home
at Ell Reno. Dr. r. p Tye was called
to the station to see that young Hunt
was made comfortable for the remain
der Of his journey.
The yourg man is a brakeman and
his left les was crushed 50 badly in
an accident yesterday that amputation
will be necessary. The young mans
parents live in FL Reno and he was
taken home for care.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
FERRIS FOR
CLARK FOR
PRESIDENT
Popular Congressman in
CityGOes to Wash
iDStOn Soon

Congressman Scott Ferris. the pop
uIar Lawton statesman. was in the
city today attending the meeting Of
Indian citizens. He has been active
in all legislation for the benefit OF
the Indians and he came TO the meet.
Ing here to gather information con-
corning their wishes.
Interviewed as to when the erection
Of the federal building IN chickasha.
for which a site has been purchased
and slS5,O00 appropriated. will be-
started, Mr.. Ferris said he regretted
that definite inforraation on this point
could not be given. Under the pres
ent system, which Is wrong said he.
this matter rests entirely in the
hands Of the supervising architect Of
the treasury. and this department is
far behind with It's work. think
the system will be changed. however
at the coming session. and then early
action can be expected, the idea be-
ing to employ local architects. Con.
gressman Sheppard Of Texas has tax
en- this matter up with enough men,
bers on both sides Of the house to put
a bill Of this kind through and /
have no doubt II win pass"
Mr. Ferris brought the Information
that purchases Of unallo,ted lands
can secure extensions on the pay
ments BY making application to Com
missioner J. George Wright and pre-.
senting satisfactory evidence that the
extension 10 needed.
Questioned as to politics, Mr.. Ferris
said, "I'm for Champ Clark Tor pres.
ident and I believe he Is the choioe
Of Oklahoma democrats although WI
son is also strong IN the state. L
believe hewever. that anyone OF tho
lhree Clark. Wilson or Harmon.
could be elected"
Mr. Ferris leaves for Washington
about Nov. 2sth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
DAITAC MrM
UHLLnJ WLlv
INTERESTED

Promoters Of the Rock Creek Oil
and Gas Co. went to the fields today
with party oi Dallas capitalists who
are very much Interested in the pro-
posed development Of the Grady coun-
ty fields r. NJ Cocrhan, A. S. Riddle
and Ike Harness went with the men
to show them over the grounds.
Mr. Cochran stated this morning
that there has been a delay in the
shipment Of machinery to begin the
drilling OF the test well, but that he
is sure the work win be started soon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
Telegram BY unltsd Press.

Chicago, H., Nov lS.-Uncle Sam
won a signal victory in the eight
years fight to prosecute the packers
for alleged monopolization Of the
meat packing industry when Circuit
Judge Kohlsaat today quashed the
writ Of habeas corpus previously
granted to the millionaire defendants.
His decision was based on the
grounds that Judge Carpenter before
whom the packers come Monday has
full Jurisdiction.
The government will probably be.
gin the trial Of the ten millionaires
Monday,
Attorney Mayer, for the defense,
gave notice that the packers would
appeal. and demanded that Kohlsaat
fix bail. The court took the question
Of granting an appeal under advise.
ment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
SHOPMEN
TO GO OUT
TUESDAY?
by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Des molnes, Iowa., Nov is.--lt 10
reported that four hundred members
Of the union Of shopmen Of the Rock
island road here Will strike Tuesday
unless orders come in meantime tc
the contrary.
The men al Cedar Rapids, EloIn
and Council Bluffs, a., and siIvis,
Ills, are expected to go out at the
same time.
The company is preparing to barri-
sade against strikers at various points
on .ise line
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
TROUBLE ON
BORDER
Is FEARED
Telegram BY unired Press.

Telegram BY United Press.
Washington Nov. is.- Major Gener.
al Wood today telegraphed the com.
manders Of all army posts in the
southern border states to hold them.
selves in readiness to dispatch troops
at once to the Mexican border. when
ever called upon BY the federal au-
thorlties.
The war department Is officially in.
formed that the Reyes faction is pre-.
pairing for another revolution. 81
thousand troops are near the border,
but none on it.
The Mexican situation is acute
Steps are being taken TO prevent the
passage OF arms and ammunition
across the border.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
BURGS BLOW
STEEL VAULT
And ESCAPE
Telegram by United Press

Telegram by United Press
Belleville, ILL.,. Nov. lS.- One Of the
burglar proof steel Vaults in the new
hundred thousand dollar posteffiee
here was blown open early this morn
ing and s240 in stamps and money
was takeh
No one was aroused by the explos-
ion. The burglars escaped aud there
Is no clue to the crime.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
kREss oeEMIMo NOV a

The formal opening Of the Kress
building will be Friday evening. Nov.
"A The Humphrey orchestra has been
engaged to furnish music through
out the evening on the day Of the op-
ening. The store viii be open for
business Nov. 25.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
ORGANIZE CORN CLUB.

Letters concerning the methods
used Ia tbs vf vfgaEizat.oH OF Corn
clubs over Kansas. Nebraska and Illi-
nois are being received daily from the
county superinlendents Of these states
by supt G. F. Newell in answer to
Inquiries sent out from the Chicka-
sha office MI Newell and his teach
ers are anxious to organize ard es-
tabllsh the very best clubs possible
in Grady county and will incorporate
into the work all Of the good ideas Of
successful organized clubs OF the old
er states.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
ARRESTED FOR FIGHTING.

George Cost and William Choats,
proprietors OF the Little Texas Res
taurant were arrested last night on
the charge Of fighting. The charge
a charge Of fighting. They had words
over the division Of the profits in the
eating establishment and the resuIs
was a fight. The case against Coates
was dismissed and Cost wa fined Sf.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
POINT IS
LOST BY
PACKERS
Meat BarOnS Must Go TO
Trial Monday Says
Court
relegram by Unlled PresA.

Telegram BY United Press.
Chicago. H., Nov 1S.-The ten mil
lionairc packing house magnates
whom the government has sought FOR
more than eight years to bring to
trial for violations Of the Sherman
law will stand trial Monday
Their last avenue Of escape was
closed today, whsE Judge Kohlsaat
refused to take the defendants out OF
the custody of the district court and
required the beef barons to be sur
rendered back to their sureties,
pledged to produce them Monday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18
May Get Action on
Public Building
STILL PUTTING
HIS CIGARETTE

Telegram by United Press.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 1s. With
but six more days to live. Henry Clay
Beattie sits indifferent in the gloomy
death house Of the Virginia peniten-
tiary.
Despite flood Of confessions, z
protestations. and appeals for mercy,
Gov. Mann today reiterated his deter
mination to allow Beattis to go to
the electric chair next Friday. The
father is almost Frustrated with grief,
Beattie smokes his eternal cigar
cite, apparently determined to "die
game"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-11-18

The new pastor Of the Methodist
church is a native Of Kentucky He
was educated at Marvin College, KY.
and Hendrix college, Conway. Ark,
He joined the Methodist conference
at Muskogee in 1902 and has been
stationed at HoIdenville the past four
years.
Mrs Walker was cse Of the officers
Of the East Oklahoma Conference Of
the Women's Mission society She
has been appointed conference press
reporter for the West Oklahoma con.
ference since their transfer to Chicka-
sha. Her church work has been to
great extent in the young peoples SO.
cieties.