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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
DETERMINED TO END LIFE
Farmer, Fearing Trial for Murder
Killed Himself.

Hazelhurst, Ca, April 29.-W. l.
Crumley, farmer, living seven
miles from here, committed suicide
to-day in the presence of his wife
and babies, rather than stand trial
again on charge of murder.
He had been tried at the Septem-
Der term of court, a mistrial result
ing. To-day he seemed respondent.
In fact he had been worrying for
weeks over the case. He seized a
razor once and tried to slash his
throat, but he was prevented from
carrying out his plan of self-destruc-
tion. Then all the weapons were
put away, except one rifle, which was
believed to be unloaded. He picked
up this gun, put the muzzle to his
head and pulled the trigger before
any one could interfere.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

Conveying to the citizen taxpayers
of. Bamberg county my appreciation
of the confidence shown in me by re-
peatedly electing me to the respon-
sible position of County Treasurer,
and believing that l can be of greater
service to you, l am retiring from
that position and hereby announce
myself a candidate for State Sena
tor from Bamberg county, to which
position, if elected, l pledge you my
best efforts in the protection of your
interests and the upbuilding of our
county and State, and hereby pledge
myself to abide the result of the
Democratic primary and support the
nominees thereof.
JOHN F. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
COLLEGE BUYS TRACT OF LAND.
Trustees Purchase Ten Acres for Pur-
pose of Erecting Boys Dormitory.

Orangeburg, April 29.-The trus-
tees of Orangeburg college have pur-
chased the Slater tract of land, just
beyond the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road from the present property on
South Broughton street. The price
paid for these ten acres, more or
less, was $500. This site is locat-
ed within the city limits and the
trustees think it will furnish ample
grounds for the college.
The plans are to erect boys dor
mitory on the new location as soon
as possible, while the old building
will be fixed up for the girls. In due
course of time the entire college
plant will be located at the new site.
Just at this time the trustees thought
it unwise to sell the present location.
AS yet the new president has not
been elected, but this will be done
shortly. The college curriculum will
be gradually raised, until it will be
up to the standard of the other col
leges in this State. A big canvass
will be instituted this summer for
students for the college.
Several other sites were offered
the trustees for the location of the
new college. A number of the peo-
pie here hoped that the school
would be completely moved to an
other location, but the trustees did
not think so and it will be some years
yet until the whole plant will occu-
DIV a new location and new buildings.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
TWO MEN HELD FOR ROBBERY.
The Arrest Was Made by the Wash
mgton Police.

Two men giving their names as
William Goldstein and David Biggs
are being held by the police Of Wash
ington, D. c., on the charge of rob-
bing the residence of w. ]. Murray,
Jr., here, of about $3.50 worth Of
jewelry several weeks ago. Requisi-
ton papers for the return of the pris-
oners were issued yesterday by the
governor and w. C. Cathcart, chief
of police, will leave for Washington
to-day to bring the men back to
South Carolina. Mr.. Cathcart was
commissioned as special agent by the
governor yesterday. The case has
been turned over to Solicitor Cobb
and the men will be prosecuted on the
charge of housebreaking and lar
ceny.
The robbery occurred several
weeks ago when the residence of Mr..
Murray was entered early in the
evening. A necklace worth $500, a
gold meshbag, a revolver and a num-
Der of other articles were secured.
According to a dispatch from
Washington yesterday the police of
that place found the meshbag, bear
ing Mr.. Murray's name and the re-
volver in the room where the men
were stopping in the city. The men,
according to the dispatch, were ar
rested on complaint of an employe
of the bureau of engraving and print
ing whom Biggs and Goldstein had
endeavored to inveigle him into
money matching game on the
grounds adjacent to the Washington
monument. The bureau employe be-
came suspicious and notified the po-
lice. A charge of vagrancy was pre-
ferred against the men pending an
investigation into their records. The
prisoners had cards in their posses
sion which read: "Biggs and Cold
stein," concessionaries, Chesapeake
Bay, Md.
The prisoners will very probably
be brought back to Columbia Thurs
day morning and placed in the Rich
land county Jail to await trial at the
next term of corut.- State,
April 80.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

Senator Tillman is out in card
again denying the rumor which has
been industriously circulated in some
sections that he would support Blease
for governor. The Senator says ne
is absolutely hands off in the race
for governor, and will have nothing
to do with it in any shape or form.
He also adds that should he have
later any reason to change his atti-
tude of impartiality he will announce
it over his own signature.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
Scholarships.

The South Carolina Division offers
the following two scholarships, avail
able for use September 1, 1912:
First. A cholarship at Winthrop COL
lege, Rock Hill, S. c., with board and
tuition, worth s104. Second: A Con-
federate Home College, Charleston,
S. c., partial scholarship, valued at
$50. This means that the institution
will deduct $50 from it's regular
board and tuition fee for the student
who wins the scholarship, and is en-
dorsed by the South Carolina Division
U. D. G. All applicants for these
scholarships must be at least sixteen
years of age, be able to enter the
Freshman class at Winthrop or Con-
federate Home College; must pledge
themselves to complete the four
years course offered by the Division;
must present a certificate, stating
that their family cannot afford to pay
for their education; must be the
daughter or lineal descendant of a
Confederate veteran of honorable
record Gin case of equal attainments
offered, preference will be given
daughters of widows of Confederate
soldiers,) and must be endorsed by
the president of a Chapter of the
u. D. C. in South Carolina. Appli-
cations, with all endorsements, must
be filed with Miss Amanda Moses,
Sumter, S. c., (member in charge of
applications not later than June
Is, 1912.
OF the scholarships offered by the
General Division U. D. c. there are
five open for use September, 1912,
for which South Carolina is entitled
to enter three candidates. These
are:
Scholarship at University of Ala
bama, University, Ala; value, $50
per annum.
Scholarship at Lucy Cobb Insti-
tute, Athens, Ga; Value, $50 per
annum.
Scholarship at Washington Sem
, mary, Washington, D. c.; value,
500 per annum.
Alice Bristol Scholarship" Bris-
tol School, Washington, D. c., value
S1 n00 nor onnnm
Scholarship at Higbee School,
Memphis, Tenn; value, 500 per
annum.
Nos. /, 2, 3, and are partial
scholarships, good for free tuition
only, and may be held for four years.
No. 4 is a scholarship in full, paying
board and tuition, and may be held
for one year only. Scholarships l
and are open to girls only in the
Junior and Senior grades.
Requirements. - Applicants must
be II years of age; must be able to
pass the entrance examination fol
the college for which they apply;
must give suitable proof of their in
ability to pay for their education
must be the lineal descendant of a
Confederate veteran, and must be
endorsed by the president of a Chap
ter in the South Carolina Division
u. D. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Treasurer of Bamberg
county, and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and support the nominees. I will ap-
preciate the support of3the voters and
promise you my best service, if elect
ed. GEO. A. JENNINGS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

That dining room floor needs at
tention. Campbell's Varnish Stain is
the most satisfactory finish for all
floors. 1t is tough and will stand the
scuff and tread of heavy shoes. Made
clear and in Light Oak, Dark Oak
and other shades initiating natural
woods. Sold and guaranteed by G..
o. Simmons.
Wait for O'Riley
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Treasurer
Of Bamberg county subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic primary, pledging myself to
abide the result and support the
nominees of the party. If elected I
shall perform the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
JACOB H. A. CARTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR SHERIFF.

Having been solicited by number
of friends, l have decided to offer for
Sheriff of Bamberg county, and here
by announce myself as a candidate,
pledging myself to abide the result
Of the Democratic primary and sup
port the nominees of the party.
J. FIELDER HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary, and pledge myself to sup
port the nominees thereof.
E. C. BRUCE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Sheriff of Bam-
berg county, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary, and pledge myself to support
the nominees thereof.
J. H. LANCASTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
Thursday, May 2, 1912.

That was a fine tribute Col. T. j.
Counts paid to Col. Robert Aldrlch
in last weeks Barnwell People. 1t
was a beautiful expression, conveying
the love and affection felt by one
true friend for another.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
TOOK LIFE TO ESCAPE CHAIR.
Orchestra Leader, After Killing His
Wife, Committed Suicide.

New York, April 29.-Alfred De
Brahms, a restaurant orchestra lead
er, after killing his wife more than
two days ago, and apparently intend
ing to dismember the body and ship
it away, committed suicide to-day in
his apartments on west Thirty-ffth
street. 81 don't want to die in the
electric chair, so take my own life, >
he wrote in a note confessing his
crime.
The body of his wife was found in
a bath tub packed in sawdust and
plaster of Paris.
DeBrahams's body was found still
warm hanging in a closet with a bull
let in the head.
The double crime was discovered
when a trunk in which the police be-
lieve he intended to ship away his
wife's body was delivered. In re-
sponse to the teamster's knocks two
notes written in French telling of the
crime were showed under the door,
one addressed to the elevator boy
and another to DeBrahms's mother.
Before the notes could be translated
DeBrahms went into the closet, slip
ped his neck through rope hanging
to a close hook and shot himself.
See the new Ford models and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for the House of Representatives. I
will abide the result of the Democrat
ic primary and support the nominees
thereof.
J. WESLEY CRUM. JR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of County
Supervisor, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary. If elected I promise to give
my entire time and best talent to the
work. Respectfully,
G. BROOK KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

Grateful to my friends for their
very liberal support some years ago,
I announce my candidacy for the Of
flee of Sheriff of Bamberg county,
subject to the result of the Democrat
ic primary. S. G. RAY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Grateful to the voters for their
support two years ago, l hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for re-
election as member of the House of
Representatives from Bamberg Coun-
ty, subject to result of the Democrat
ic primary.
J. AQUILLA HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

hereby announce myself as can
didate for Supervisor of Bamberg
County, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees of the party.
w. PRESTON MCMILLAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
FOR STATE SENATE.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the State
Senate, subject to the rules and regu-
lations of the Democratic primary.
J. B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

The Ford is the simplest and most
reliable car on the market. Write
the Ford Sales Co., Bamberg, S. G.
for catalogue and prices. Stock of
cars on hand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

l respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of Judge of
Probate of Bamberg county, subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. H. WHILDEN WALKER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

am a candidate for County Com
missioner of Bamberg county, subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. J. J. ZEIGLER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR MAGISTRATE AT EHRHARDT

1 respectfully announce myself
candidate for Magistrate at Ehrhardt,
pledging myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and sup
port the nominees thereof.
j. H. KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

With thanks to the voters for
their support in the past, l respect
fully announce myself as candidate
for reelection to the office of County
Commissioner for Bamberg county.
I will abide the result Of the primary.
G. w. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, and will abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
H. w. CHITTY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR COTTON WEIGHER AT BAN
BERG.

l respectfully announce my candl-
dacy for Cotton Weigher at Bamberg,
subject to the result of the Democrat
ic primary. u. l.. klNAhD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary.
W. BARNEY SMOAK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for cotton weigher at Bam-
berg, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
G. A. RICE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

1 respectfully announce myself as
a candidate for Cotton Weigher at
Ehrhardt, subject to the result of
the Democratic primary.
w. D. SEASE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, and will abioe the
result of the Democratic primary.
w. PRESTON SANDIFER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-02

See the new Ford models and
write or call on the Ford Sales Co.,
Bamberg, S. c., for catalogue and
prices. Stock of cars on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
WaverIy Rebekah Lodge
To Confer Degree.
Meeting Of UnIVersa|ist Ladies
Aid Society,". W.C.A. Meets.
Many Attend WatervlIIe Conference
-.0ther Local Items Of the Day.

Frank Colleton. Jr., has gone TO
Providence, Il. L., for visit with rel
atives before going to Narragansett
Pier, where he has accepted Il position
for the summer.
Mrs NJ A. Huff and little son. Phil
lip. are passing the week In Burnham
with her parents, MIR. and Mrs. G. E.
Stevens.
Mrs. Lizzie Hurd of Somerville.
Mass. who has been visiting her sis
ters. Mrs II. j. Bracket and Mrs. L.
j. Noy, has returned home.
James r. Smith, who has recently
resigned his position in mill in Dex-
Ter and has since visited here with his
mother, Mrs. Lizzie Smith. has gone
to Pittstield. Mass, where he has ae-
cepted position in a mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Martin and two
sons of st. Adams, formerly of this
town, have returned from Florida,
where they have passed the winter on
account of Mr.. Martins health. He
states his condition is greatly i'm
proved.
Mrs Sarah Hill of this town, ae-
eompanied by her sister, Miss Olive
Winslow of Dexter, left, Wednesday,
for three-weeks visit in Boston. Dur
ing this time they will attend Harvard
Commencement, their nephew being q
graduate.
Waverley Rebekah Lodge viii confer
the degree on candidates, Thursday
evening All members of the degree
staff are requested to be present. Re
freshrnents will be served under tho
direction of Mrs. Herbert Emerson and
her aids
A meeting of the universalist Ladies'
Aid Society will be held in the parlors
OF the church. Thursday afternoon. a
The members of the Jolly Nine Club
gave a private dancing party in Per-
kins' hall, Wednesday evening. Music
was furnished by Hunters Orchestra.
Gardiner Whitman, who has attended
the public schools in this town, maxi
ing bis home with Mr.. and Mrs. o. f..
Libby, is seriously i'll with pneumonia
at his home in Clinton.
Q. II. Drake, Mrs. Drake. Rev. and
Mrs. II. M Ford Mrs c. Il. Henry,
Mr. and Mrs. George Rogers, Mrs. Jen-
ME Randlett, the Misses Martha
Drake. Annie feathers, Roland Eaton
and Ralph Isimball of the local Free
Baptist church went to Clinton.
Wednesday, to attend the Wateryille
conference of Free Baptist churches
At "A meeting of the Y w c. A.. held
at nj. G. l., Tuesday evening. Miss
Bnth Turner, president of the associa-
| tion, and Miss Lena Spencer We're
chosen delegates to attend the inter-
scholastic meet to be held at the e. of
NJ. Friday evening. Miss Runnels and
Miss Lowe of NJ c. l.. were chosen
permanent members of the faculty, and
Mrs. o. FL. Drake and Miss Minnie
Porter permanent members for the
alumnae of the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
MADISON.

Elmer Adams received n painful in
jury, Wednesday afternoon, while IT
WORK on road machine In stepping
from the machine Mr.. Adams stepped
on a rolling stone, tearing the iiga-
ments in his foot and sprainlng MS
ankle
The members of Good Samaritan
class of the Methodist Sunday school
gave p, b. Ireland 4 very pleasant sur
prise party at his home Oh Maple street,
Tuesday evening. after the church
prayermeeting. There was Il merry and
informal social hour with refreshments.
Ar ireland has been confined to his
home by Illness for the past six months,
but is now slowly improving in health.
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Leblanc and
family left town, Wednesday morning.
for an extended visit with relatives in
ST. Louis
4 bazaar viii be held IN Union hall.
Thursday and Friday, under the aus
pices of st. Sebastian Catholic church.
Fancy articles and refreshments will
he ON sale the first evening. Friday
evening. there will be an eutcrtain-
ment and ball.
Mrs. ]. J. Butler of Wasereille, WAS
the guess, Tuesday, Of Mr. and Mrs.
Silas George
Rev j. Alexander Betcher went,
Wednesday morning, TO Livermore
Falls, where he will officiate at u we'd
ding. and return home. Friday.
John Nannigian started, Wednesday
morning, fer his old homo in Armenia
Mr.. Nannigian will sail from New
York, Friday, for Marsailles. France.
From aMrsailles he will take the boat
to Consiantinople and thence by stage
to his old home the journey taking %
days. MIR. Nannigian was among the
first who We're driven our of the coun-
try at the beginning of the Armenian
nlassacres IS years ago, and has not
been back to his native country since
that time.
MIR. ard Mrs. Arthur Moore, who have
been spending the winter in st. Peters
burg Fla, returned tc Madison. the
left Florida a little over a month age
going to Illinois. where Mr.. Moore pur-
CHASED an automobile at the REQ fac
tory. MIR Moore drove home across
the country by easy stages, taking
about three weeks for the trip.
The Girls club of the Congregational
churehe are making preparations for
an Apron and Ice Cream sale to be
held in the church parlors, Saturday
afternoon
Two recruiting officers of the United
States regular army have been in town
for the past few days, and report good
success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
MT. VERNON.

SOUTH Miss Pearl A. White.
teacher in the Currier school, was the
recipient of a very pretty May basket
from her pupils on last Saturday even
ing. After a lively race the company
We're Invited in and a pleasant social
time enjoyed.
Theodore J. Richardson of Los Ange-
les, California, who has been spending
the winter in New York city. visited
his birthplace and old home last week,
being the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Abb
ble A. Richardson. Mir. Richardson is an
artist by profession and makes a spec
cialty of Alaskan scenes of which he
has done many pictures of note.
Ernest Pearl had the ill-luck recent
ly 10 lose one of his best cows
The Currier school is boasting of a
new flag pole.
Mrs Horace Hall is entertaining her
sister-in-law and little dauhter, Mrs.
Margaret Foster and Miss Mona, Mr..
Foster was also an overnight guest
The recent rains have greatly inter
fered with farming. most of the land
being too wet to work