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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
Death of Thelma Beard.

On Monday morning, December
25, 1911, at one o'clock, the death
angel visited the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Beard, and claimed as
it's victim, their sweet young daugh-
ter. Thelma. Her remains were laid
to rest at eleven o'clock Tuesday
morning in Colston Branch ceme~
terry.
She was sick only three days. Her
death came unexpected to her many
friends.
Thelma was a kind gentle girl,
and her sweet young life had so en-
twined it's cords around the hearts
of those who knew her, that they
were hard to be broken.
No one knew her only to love her.
She leaves a host of friends and
relatives to mourn her departure, but
we feel that our loss is her gain.
Her parents have the sincere SYM
pathy of the community in their sad
af1iction.
May this sad incident draw the
stricken ones nearer to Christ, who
alone is able and willing to- comfort
them. HER FRIEND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Bamberg, S. c., January 5th, 1912.
Whereas, God in His infinite wis
dom saw fit, on January the second,
nineteen hundred and twelve, to re-
move from us, by death, our friend
and co-laborer, Mr.. H. ]. Brabham:
And whereas, we, the directors, of
the Bamberg Banking Co., feel keenly
the loss of one who has served this
bank so long and so faithfully, as di-
rector, cashier and president; there
fore be it
Resolved, That in the death Of Mr..
H. J. Brabham the Bamberg Bank
ing Co. has lost it's strongest support
er, the directors their ablest coun-
celor, and the community at large
one of it's best citizens.
Resolved further; That we extend
to the bereaved family our heartfelt
sympathy, and pray that Gods rich
est blessings may rest on them in this
sad hour.
Be it further resolved; That page
in our minute book be inscribed to
his memory and a copy, suitably en-
crossed, be sent to the bereaved
family and also published in the
county papers.
]. B. BLACK,
J. D. COPELAND,
J. A. BYRD,
Committee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
Negro Kills Another.

Last Sunday afternoon Sheriff }
B. Hunter received a telephone mess
age conveying the information thai
one negro had shot and killed an
other on the plantation of Mr.. H. Il
Mcmillan in the Colston section.
An inquest was held over the deao
body by Magistrate Lain, of Olar
The negro who was killed was nam
ed President Green, and his slayer
was John Evans, a negro who has
served several terms on the chair
gang for various offenses. The
weather was So bad that a deputy
could not be sent until Tuesday, but
Green had made his escape. 1t ap'
pears that the killing occurred about
eleven o'clock Sunday morning, and
that the negroes were gambling.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
Not a Candidate for Judge.

J. F. Carter, Esq, of this city,
has been urged by members of the
general assembly and the bar to Of
fer for the position of judge of the
second circuit, made vacant by the
death of Judge Robert Aldrich. Mr.
Carter has declined to permit the use
of his name, although strong press
ure has been brought to bear on him.
He is already prominently before
the voters of the second circuit as
a candidate for solicitor, and un'
less something prevents he will be
in that race in the primary next sum-
mer, with bright prospects OF elec'
ton. Mr.. Carter is regarded as one
of the strongest lawyers OF the cir
cult, and would fill the Office to the
satisfaction of the people.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
IN MEMORIAM.

My heart is sad, for a dear friend
has bidden earth a last good bye and
gone home. Henry Jasper Brabham
has passed away. Yes, my friend is
gone, but he leaves behind him life
of devotion to every cause he es-
poused. I have been intimately asso-
ciated with him though life and al
ways found I'M to be true and
loyal friend. I sorrow with the dear
ones left behind, but not without
hope of meeting him again in the
sweet bye and bye. NJ. A. MOVE.
Fairfax, S. c.. Jan. s, 1912.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
Roads and Bridges Damaged.

The damage to the roads and
BRIDGES of the county by the heavy
rains of Monday and Monday night
will cost the county hundreds of dol
lars. The rural route carrier on
what is called the Colston route could
not not cross Lemon Swamp Tues
day, and in consequence the patrons
on that route could not get their
mail. We learn that it is also impos-
sible to cross at Odom's bridge, over
Little Saltkehatchie, and that the wa
ter is so high at Cannon's bridge over
the Edisto river that one cannot
cross. The town is certainly cut off
this week because of the rains.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
BELLINGER FOLK SUCCUMBS.
Young Man from Ehrhardt Dies from
Effects of Gas Fumes.

C. Bellinger Folk, of Ehrhardt, S.
c., died shortly after o'clock yes
terday afternoon at the Riverside in
firmary, as the result of inhaling a
large quantity of Illuminating gas
in his room at the Pavilion hotel,
during Tuesday night. His brother,
James Folk, who is a victim of the
same accident, was pronounced at a
late hour last night to be in very
critical condition. His system, how
ever, seems to be withstanding the
effects of the poison better than that
of his brother, and slight hope is
held out against his death.
The two young men, who are of a
well-known Ehrhardt family, came
to this city Tuesday to buy a tomb
stone for the grave of brother who
died recently. They engaged a room
at the Pavilion hotel Tuesday night
and retired about $50 o'clock. The
next morning they were found lying
on the bed overcome by the fumes
of the Illuminating gas, which was
escaping from a jet which they had
failed to turn completely off before
retiring.
From the first it was seen that
Bellinger Folk could not recover. He
was attacked by convulsions Wednes-
day night, and his condition never
improved until he died yesterday af-
ternoon. Several Of his relatives,
both in this city and in Bamberg
county, had been summoned, and
were at his bedside when the end
came.
At a late hour last night James
Folks condition had not changed
in any respect from what it was ear
lier in the day. DR.. Lane Mullally
is at work on the case, and has done
everything in his power to save the
life of the surviving brother.-Char-
lesion News and Courier.
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Railroad Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders OF
the Bamberg, Ehrhardt & Walter
boro Railway Co. was held in the
town hall in this city Monday at II
o'clock. Mr.. Thos Black, vice presi-
dent of the company, presided in the
absence of President J. A. Wyman.
A majority of the stock was repre-
sented in person or by proxy.
Mr.. w. D. Rhoad, secretary and
treasurer of the company, made his
financial report, showing receipts
and disbursements, and Acting Presi-
dent Black made a report as to the
construction of the railroad and 9th
er matters.
An election for directors was en-
tered into, and the same directors
we're elected as follows: J. A. wy
man, Thos. Black, W. D. Rhoad, w.
NJ. Brabham, J. F. Carter, A. Rice,
H. A. Hughes, A. NJ. Brabham, and
A. w. Knight.
After the meeting of stockholders
adjourned the directors held meet
ing and elected the same offers for
the ensuing year, as follows: }. A.
Wyman, president; Thos. Black, vice
president; w. D. Rhoad, secretary
and treasurer.
The grading of the railroad has
been nearly completed, and during
the recent wet weather the contract
ors have been busy cutting cross ties.
The ties will soon be placed on the
right of way, and track laying will
begin at an early date.
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Baptist Church News and Notices.
DIRECTORY.

AASAO
Preaching service every Sunday
morning at II o'clock and at night
by the pastor, Rev. o. J. Frier.
Sunday-school every Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, J. A. Hunter. super
intendent.
B. Y. P. u. every Sunday after.
noon at $3.50 o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
night.
Woman's Missionary Society meets
Wednesday afternoons after the sec.
ond Sunday in each month.
Sunbeam Band meets every two
weeks on Friday afternoons.
Monthly conference each fourth
Sunday.
Observance of Lords Supper the
first Sunday in each quarter.
NEWS AND NOTICES.
The cold rainy weather was one
cause of small congregations at Sun
day-school and preaching service last
Sunday morning. The communion
service was made additionally sad
and tender by the announcement OF
Pastor Frier that in all probability
that would be the last one of his pas
toral administration. His text was
Remember the words of the Lord
Jesus, that it is more blessed to give
than to receive" taken from PauPs
farewell address to the Elders OF
Ephesus, in Acts, goth chapter. There
was a larger congregation at the
night service.
Rev. Ed. F. Snuggs, one of ou1
missionaries to China, who is al
home on a little rest, will give an
address on his work over there, at
the Baptist church Thursday night
at 1880 o'clock. Everybody is cordi-
ally invited to be there.
The Woman's Missionary Society
is holding a week of prayer for mis-
sions this week, every afternoon at
the church, when not hindered by the
weather.
Two churches in the upper part
of the State are negotiating with
Pastor Frier in regard to becoming
their pastor, and he will decide be-
tween them this week. Next Sun
day. therefore, may be his last day
here, provided that is satisfactory
with the church. Final announce
ment will be made next week.
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An Interesting Address.

In place of the regular preaching
service at the Methodist church last
Sunday night, Mr.. NJ. w. Brabham
who has recently been elected field
secretary of the Sunday-school board
of the North Carolina conference for
the Methodist church, South, gave a
most interesting address on Sunday
school work. Mr.. Brabham will soon
move his family to Raleigh, N. g.,
which city will be his headquarters,
and their many Bamberg friends
hate to give them up. Mr.. Brabham
has already entered upon his duties
but his family will be here for few
weeks yet
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of stockholo-
ers of the Peoples Bank was held al
the bank Monday of this week. The
usual satisfactory dividend was paid
The following directors were re-elect-
ed to serve for the ensuing year: Fl.
C. Folk, Jones A. Williams, W. Paul
Riley, N. P. Smoak, c. B. Free, Jno'
F. Folk, and D. NJ. Eaves.
The directors then held a meeting
and reelected the same offers, as
follows: H. C. Folk, president;
Jones A. Williams, vice president;
w. P. Riley, cashier; N. P. Smoak,
assistant cashier.
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In Honor of Miss Wyman.

Mrs. J. G. Lewis entertained at
whist Monday evening of last week
in honor of Miss Lallah Wyman, OF
Aiken. The prizes we're won by Mr.
and Mrs. w. P. Riley, they making
the highest score. A tempting salad
course was served. Those present
were: Me-. and Mrs. Jones A. Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Riley
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. J. S. Brooker, DR.. and
Mrs. F. B. McCrackin, Misses Annie
Lou Byrd, FRANKIE Folk, Lallah wy
man, Thelma Lewis, Moselle Cope
land; Messrs. B. D. Carter, F. NJ
Moye, DR.. H. J. Stuckey, Walter
Peoples, of Savannah, B. F. Wyman,
of Aiken, and E. H. Henderson.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
OPEN GAS JET POIsONs TWO.
Two White Men Overcome by Fumes
While Asleep in Hotel.

Critically i'll as the result of poi
soning from inhaling Illuminating
gas Bellinger C. Folk and James
Folk, of Ehrhardt, S. c., were taken
yesterday morning to the Riverside
infirmary from the Pavilion hotel in
a room of which establishment the
two young men were found lying
senseless on their bed. Reports from
the infrmary at an early hour this
morning were that both men were
very weak. Bellinger Folk had con-
vulsion yesterday afternoon and the
chances are all against his recovery.
His brother has somewhat better
chance for life, though it is feared
that both men will die as the result
of what appears to have been a very
deplorable accident.
The two Folk brothers engaged a
room at the Pavilion hotel, on King
street, on Tuesday night. They went
to bed about $50 o'clock. In the
morning they failed to appear and the
odor of illuminating gas was noticed
in the neighborhood of their room,
though it was not at first supposed
that the odor came from the apart
ment occupied by the brothers. Fin
ally, however, colored boy employed
at the hotel climbed out on shed
and looked into the window of the
room. He saw the two white men
lying on the bed, and seeing that
their bodies presented a somewhat
unnatural appearance, he summoned
help. The room was then entered
through the window and the two oc-
cupants were found senseless on the
bed. The rom was full of gas which
was escaping from jet which had
been turned only partially off.
DR.. Lane Mutually was instantly
summoned and went to work over
the two brothers. He found them in
bad shape and at once had them re-
moved to another room. He worked
over them for the greater part of the
night in desperate effort to counter
act the effects of the deadly poison
that they had inhaled. In the morn
ing a nurse was secured and the two
i'll men were removed to the River
side infrmary.
Letters found on the persons OF
the two men gave their names and
the information that they resided at
Ehrhardt. Relatives in that town
were telephoned for and three broth
ers arrived in the city yesterday. 1t
seems that Bellinger and James Folk
had come to Charleston for the pur-
pose of buying a tombstone for an
other brother, Leander, who died re-
Gently. The family is large and
we'll known one in Bamberg county.
The asphyxiation of the brothers
seems to have been an accident pure
and simple. They simply failed to
turn the gas completely off when
they retired to bed and the fumes of
the poison overcame them While
asleep.-Charleston News and Courl-
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New Advertisements.
w. A. Riley-For Rent.

w. A. Riley-For Rent.
G. Frank Bamberg-You Are Just
the Man.
King Seed & Implement Corp
Kings Cotton.
Town Treasurer-Tax Notice.
W. H. zeigler-For Sale.
Henry H. Stokes-For Sale.
N. q. Fielder, Jr.-For Cotton
Weigher.
R. Brabham's Sons-All Winter
Goods at Cost.
Atlantic Coast Line - Oversee
Railroad Celebration.
Farming With Dynamite. Demon
stration on farm of C. w. Garris near
Denmark, January 10Th.
W. H. Mitchum applies for letters
of administration on estate of Sarah
Mitchum.
A. w. knight, Administrative
tice to Creditors.
Rentz E. Felder-A Dialogue.
Jones Bros.-The First Car Load
Received Here This Year.
A. B. Richards Medicine Co.
Does Your Baby Suffer From Skin
Disease?
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POISONING RESULTS FATALLY.
Bellinger Folk Succumbs to Asphyxi-
alton at the Pavilion Hotel.


Bellinger tolk, of Ehrhardt, II
years old, who was asphyxiated with
his younger brother at the Pavilion
hotel on Tuesday night, succumbed
to the effects of the gas poisoning at
the Riverside infirmary late yester-
day afternoon, without recovering
consciousness since being overcome.
His brother, James Folk, 10 years
old, is still lying unconscious and
very weak at the infirmary, and has
slight chances of recovery. He has
not been at any time in as serious
condition as his brother, and may
successfully Withstand the effects Of
the Illuminating gas which they both
breathed in their room at the hotel
for period of IL hours.
The two young men are members
of large family in Ehrhardt, and
have many relatives in Bamberg
county and also in this city. When
their condition was first discovered,
word was sent to their people and
three older brothers Immediately
came to Charleston. When Bellinger
Folk died yesterday, several other
members of his family were at
bedside.
The accident that caused the death
of one of the young men and may
result fatally for the other is one Of
the saddest that has come to public
notice for a long time. The two
Ehrhardt boys had come to Charles
ton for the purpose of buying tomb
stone for the grave of another broth
er who had died recently. They went
to their room at the Pavilion hotel
early on their first night in town, and
were not seen until the next after
noon, when bellboy noticed the odor
of gas when passing their door, and
upon entering through a window
found them both unconscious and
the room dense with the fumes OF
gas. They were worked over all that
r.Ght by DR.. Lane Mutually and re-
moved to the hospital where every
thing possible has been done for
them since, but to no avail in the
case of the elder brother, who died
last night, having had conyulsions
yesterday and Wednesday.
The body was removed to the Con-
nelley undertaking establishment,
where the coroner's inquest was held
this morning. The body of the young
man who met such a tragic and UNI.
timely end will be sent back to his
home outside of Ehrhardt early to-
morrow NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Even
ing Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. H. J. Brabham and children
take this opportunity of thanking all
their friends for kindnesses shown
them during their recent sore be-
reavement. Only those who have
passed through the same deep waters
of affliction know the comfort of true
friendship at such time. May
Gods blessing rest upon all who have
shown such consideration in this
time of need.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
County Politics.

The political pot is beginning to
simmer in this county already, and
we hear of candidates and rumors
of candidates. It seems to be pretty
we'll settled that Messrs. E. G. Bruce
and G. B. Kinard will make the race
for County SUPERVISOR 1t is not
likely that Mr.. J. B. Kearse, the pres
ent incumbent, will offer for re-elec-
ton.
For Sheriff, S. G. Ray, of Den
mark, will be candidate, and until
recently it was thought that Mr.. ).
Fielder Hunter would run, but in the
last few days we have heard that
Capt. J. B. Hunter, the present in
cumbent, would make the race. We
have also heard that it was likely Mr..
Lancaster, of Govan, would also run.
For Probate Judge, it is said that
Mr.. W. H. Walker, of Midway, will
enter the race, and that DR.. G. w.
Garland, of this city, would also Of
fer. 1t is presumed that Mr.. Geo.
P. Harmon, the present incumbent,
will offer for reelection, although
we have not asked him.
We have also heard that it is
likely Col. Jno. F. Folk will not Of
fer for reelection as county treasu'
rer. but would enter the race for the
Senate. Mr.. E. L. Price will possibly
make the race for treasurer. We
have not interviewed any of the
gentlemen named as to these ru-
mors, as our time did not permit OF
it, and we only give them as talk
around the streets. But one thing
seems to be certain and that is that
there is not likely to be a lack OF
candidates for any Office. The law
nov requires that cotton weighers
also run in the primary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11

Free. Windows Of Heaven No. 10.
Send IL names and addAesses of
music leaders or teachers, written,
plainly, and I will mail copy of my
new song book to you. No. 10 is the
best book I have published. ]. B.
VAUGHAN, Athens, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-01-11
Farmers Union Meeting.

A meeting of the Bamberg County
Farmers Uniop~will be held in the
court house at Bamberg on Friday,
January 18th, 1912, at II O'Clock.
Delegates to the State Union will be
elected at this meeting. Local unions
are urged to send full delegations:
D. P. SMITH,
County President.
Ehrhardt, S. c., Jan. 2, 1912.
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SECOND GAS VICTIM SUCCUMBS
Both James and Bellinger Folk Die
from Inhaling Fumes.


After lingering at the Riverside in
firmary for three days, James Folk
died Yesterday afternoon as the result
of inhaling Illuminating gas at the
Pavilion hotel Tuesday night. Bell
niger Folk, his brother died, from
the gas Thursday afternoon. Some
slight hope had been held out for
the recovery of James, put the
young man had received the poison
of the gas throughout his entire sys-
tenn and it was impossible to save
him.
The two young men, who were OF
a we'll known Bamberg county fam
ily. came here from Ehrhardt Tues
day afternoon to buy tombstone for
their brother, Leander, who died re-
Gently. They engaged a room at the
Pavilion hotel and retired at about
$50 O'Clock Tuesday night. Wednes-
day morning, a strong odor OF gas
was detected near their room and up
On investigation both the Folks were
found lying on the bed unconscious.
The gas was leaking from the Jet
which the brothers had evidently not
turned completely off when they went
to bed.
Both were taken to the Riverside
infirmary and DR.. Lane Mullally
worked hard over them to try to
counteract the action of the poison.
Bellinger had convulsions shortly af-
ter being taken to the infrmary and
died Thursday afternoon. The young
mems relatives, both in this city and
in Bamberg county, had been sum-
moned and were present at the end.
charleston News and Courier.
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Look at the date on the label Of
your paper and renew if your sub
scription has expired. We need the
money due us. If you don't want
the paper, let us know and we will
discontinue. We can't afford to send
The Herald on credit.
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See me now about your cotton
seed. Will buy or exchange for meal.
W. G. HUTTO, at Copeland's store.
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BRICK WORK

I am an experienced brickmason
and do all kinds of brick and con.
crete work, plastering, kalsomining,
etc. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOHN DAYS
BAMBERG, s. G.
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NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs. Elias Elwell spent Wednesday
In Bennington.
William Andrews of Bennington is
in town on business today.
Henry Wyman and son Fred spent
the week with Mrs. l.. A. Fleming.
The E. z. waist mill has resumed
work again after few weeks recess.
Leonard A. Fleming spent Christ
mas week with relatives In Manches-
ter
Miss Rose Richards has returned
from visit with friends In Berlin,
n. Y.
The regular meeting OF the o. +.
5. will be held Friday evening at s
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland LOOMS OF
SALISBURY were in the village We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mears OF Dor
set called on relatives in the village
Wednesday.
Hugh Madison, son of Mr. and Mrs
Walter II. Madison of School street
is very IN of typhoid fever
Mrs Alice Carr of Church street Is
spending some time with friends and
relatives in New York City.
Mrs. Frank Provan OF Manchester
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard a.
Fleming Of Main street recently
Mrs. Lucy Haswoll of North Hoo.
sick spent the day Wednesday with
Mrs Myron Harrington Of Church
street.
Miss Annie Fitzgerald who has
been spending several weeks with
relatives In Bennington has return.
ed.
The regular oonvocation Of Tucker
chapter o. II. s., will be held Friday
evening January in Masonic hail
at 1880.
MIR. and Mrs. Harrison Goodermote
and daughter Theresa have returned
from a visit with relatives in Pet.
ersurgh
Miss Belle Babson who has been
spending several weeks with rela.
tives in Boston, North Adams and
pownal, has returned to her work
here.
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is visiting her mother, Mira, E. E.
Hopkinson.
Harold Newell, who has been
spending few days in town will re-
turn to his home in Brattleboro to-
day.
Hon. Seymour Van Santvoord, the
newly appointed counsel to Governor
Dix, assumed Wednesday the duties
of his Office.
The regular meeting of the Kings
Daughters will be held with Mrs. F.