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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Mr.. Williams in Charleston.

Mr.. Jones A. Williams, president
of the Bamberg, Ehrhardt and Wal
terboro railroad, was in the city yes
terday. Mr.. Williams declared that
he was we'll pleased with business
done on his road since it began op-
Grafton several months ago.
The new road is being operated
by the Atlantic Coast Line, trains
from Walterboro making the round
trip to Bamberg, by way of Ehrhardt,
daily. Both passenger and freight
service is given the public on con-
venient schedules. Mr.. Williams,
who is from Bamberg, called special
attention to the service being offer
ed the public along his line. He said
that considering the conditions at
present the new railroad was doing
even better business than he had ex-
pected.
For a number of years trains were
operated from WATERFORD 10 ELI
hardt by the Coast Line, but it was
not until a few years ago that the
scheme of building road from Bam-
berg to Ehrhardt was put forward
and carried out by a number OF
prominent business men in that COM
munity. Mr.. Williams was one OF
the leaders of the movement.
While considerable business has
already been secured, the president
predicts even better times when cot
ton begins to be shipped. A large
number of watermelons' were recent
ly handled by the system.
Mr.. Williams returned to Bamberg
Yesterday, the trip to Charleston be-
ing for business purposes.-Charles-
ton News and Courier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
To Our Subscribers.

The Herald has felt for the past
year that it could not afford to stop
papers sent to it's good friends when
those friends told us they could not
pay, but wanted the paper to con-
tinue. AS a result, we have many
delinquent subscribers on our lists.
We have extended every indulgency
to our subscribers that we possibly
could, but now that cotton selling g
time is here, and good price for
the staple is very probable, we must
collect these subscriptions. To print
the kind of newspaper that the sub
scribers of The Herald receive every
week it takes q lot of money-real
cash. We can't pay printers and pa
per bills with the good intentions of
our friends. 1t takes real money to
run newspaper office, and now that
we have managed to extend all the
courtesy and accommodation that we
could to our subscribers at tight
time, we hope they will reciprocate
by sending us checks by the first
mails. We are not putting up a
"poor mouth"-we don't do that
but when we say we need the money
we are merely stating a fact-hard,
real fact.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY.
Pupils Asked to Be on Hand at
O'clock, September 9Th.

The session of 1915-1916 of the
Bamberg graded school will begin
Monday morning, September 9Th, at
nine o'clock. All pupils are urged
to be present on the opening day
with their promotion cards, pencils
and tablets, and what books they
have on hand, so that they may be
ready for work Monday. But the
pupils are not requested to buy new
books until they get a list of what
books are needed, which list will be
given to them Monday. The course
of study has not been changed and
second hand books can be used.
Pupils who have lost their promo
ton cards during the vacation may
obtain duplicates, if they are entitled
to them, if they will call at the school
building Friday morning between the
hours of nine and eleven o'clock. All
pupils must have promotion cards in
order to be enrolled Monday. New
pupils, except those who expect to
enter the first grade, will please
come to the school building Friday
afternoon between three and six
o'clock, in order that they may be
classified as nearly as possible be-
fore Monday.
If parents and guardians will see
that their children comply with the
above request, it will save the school
authorities a great deal of confusion
on the opening day.
The teachers for the session are:
Miss May Zeigler, primary supervisor
and teacher of the first grade; Miss
Ruth Anderson, second grade; Miss
Alma Black, third grade; Miss Alma
Davis, fourth grade; Miss Ella May
Martin, fifth grade; Mrs. Murdaugh,
sixth grade; Miss Mary Moltop,
seventh grade. In the high school
department the teachers are Miss
Sarah Leslie, Latin and history; Miss
Julia Kibler, English and history;
Miss Hattie Newsom, mathematics
and science, also assistant principal
of the high school department; Prof.
E. P. Allen, superintendent and
teacher of geometry and physics.
Miss Urma Black will again have
charge of the music department.
Those who wish to take music would
do we'll to see Miss Black and ar
range for the work.
The friends of the school are in
vited to the opening exercises.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
THE OUTLOOK.
By the Observer.

Well, people are busy picking cot
ton now. Remember when you used
to pick cotton? | mean when you
were a boy. How your papa would
give you a task for the week. IT
you picked so-much, you would get
a quarter Saturday night. And, how
you worked to get your task. Or
maybe you'd get the promise of
something for Christmas that you
had been dreaming about for 10
those many months. Oh, yes, We all
remember cotton picking time. Every
boy, at least all of them about my
age when I was a boy, would always
be glad to see it rain, for that meant
a whole day of rest, if it rained very
hard. l remember that l had the
rain down pretty we'll. l was pref
ty good weather prophet. Every
morning, if the clouds presented
certain appearance, l was sure that
the cotton wagons would have to call
around before night to beat the rain.
With all of that, though, was gen.
orally glad of cotton picking time.
One day when l picked about 250
pounds of cotton, I guess I was about
the proudest boy in the county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Wake Up Fiddlers; Get Right.

My, here we have let the date for
our convention pass, just on account
of carelessness. Now, let's all of
the members get together once more
and have a good time 'fddling," and
try to get others to join us and make
our convention one of the best in the
State. Let everyone, young and old,
come with their fiddle. There's
nothing to be enjoyed more than
music.
Let me tell a little joke on one
Of our fiddlers. While in differ
ent community, l met up with a
young lady that he had been pay
ing some special attention to. 1 be-
gan teasing her about him. She
said, "Oh, Mr., - (and called
my name,) 81 have only seen him
once and heard from him twice; so
you see we are only friends. only
liked him for his nice music, and he
only liked one little song I sang"
So you see, boys, girls will like
you when you can play. So get a
fiddle and join the happy band of
fiddlers. It will be nothing to own
sweetheart then, all by your self.
Now, can't we get together and
enjoy ourselves and make others
happy, too? Now, let's hear from
some of the other members.
"A. FIDDLER"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Cotton Picking in Full Swing.

Cotton picking is now in full
swing all over the county. The gin
neries of the county have begun op-
erations, and things are busy with
the farmers. Cotton began opening
unusually early this season, and
some farmers have been gathering
the staple for the past two weeks.
But only this week have the najori-
ty of the farmers begun to gather
the fleecy staple in earnest. The
prospects in this county, as reported
by farmers from various sections, is
that but about half a crop will be
gathered, but everybody feels opti-
mistic because of the steady advance
in price:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Good Local Cotton Market.

The farmers are finding the Bam-
berg cotton market a good one.
Every season large quantity of cot
ton is bought on this market, and
the prices paid are always good. The
price Of cotton in Augusta is shaded
only slightly to cover the freight, and
the cotton planters will find it de-
cidedly to their advantage to sell
their cotton in Bamberg. There are
quite a number of buyers always
ready to bid on the staple, and the
competition is real, for they all want
the cotton. If you have not been
selling your cotton in Bamberg, in
vestigate this market and give 1T a
trial before shipping away. You may
be able to save some money by doing
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
DIR. Watson Resumes Work.

Rev. E. O. Watson, D. D., pastor
of Trinity Methodist church, return
ed to his home in the city Saturday
after a stay of few weeks in the
mountains of North Carolina He
will resume his work as pastor next
Sunday, and services will be conduct
ed at the church both morning and
evening. The Business Mems Bible
class will also resume it's meetings
next Sunday.
The many friends of DR.. Watson
will be glad to learn that his vaca-
tion has greatly benefited him, and
that while he is not very strong yet,
ne feels greatly improved, and is
fast regaining his strength. DR..
Watson was stricken with a severe
illness more than two months ago,
and has been unable since to con-
duct any services, or to make any
public addresses.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Election Commissioners Met.

On Saturday the commissioners of
State and county elections met at the
court house for the purpose of ar
ranging for the holding of the pro-
hibition referendum election on Sep
tember 14th. The board of COM
missioneSs is composed of Messrs.
Wiley D. Rowell, chairman, I. D.
Copeland, and H. G. Crum. The
managers of election were appointed,
and arrangements made for the
necessary work in connection with
the holding of elections. This elec-
ton will be held under the same
rules as general elections are held.
A registration certificate and proof
of payment of taxes are required.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Mrs. Brooker Entertains.

On Monday afternoon, August
s0th, Mrs. c. J. S. Brooker charming
" entertained for Mrs. B. D. Brook
er, of Richmond. Three tables OF
auction were thoroughly enjoyed.
Mrs. G. F. Hair, being the most
lucky was presented with a box OF
dainty handkercpiefs. Mrs. Brooker'
the guest of honor, received a hand
some guest towel. A delicious salad
and ice cream course was served.
Those enjoying Mrs. Brokers hos
pitality were: Mrs. D. D. Bowling,
Mrs. F. B. McCrackin, Mrs. Henry
Henderson, Mrs. J. w. Price, Mrs. G.
F. Hair, Mrs. Jim Owen; Misses
FRANKIE Folk, Lalla Byrd, Mary Liv-
ingston, and Blanche Hair.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
New Advertisements.
Carolina Gin CO.-Notice.

Carolina Gin Co.-Notice.
Enterprise Bank-Busy as Bees.
J. B. Brickle-A Far Sighted Man.
Meggett Produce Co.-Grow Cab.
bage.
Peoples Bank-The Time May
Come.
Richard w. Hutson, Clerk-Notice
to Creditors.
A. c.. L. Railway-$17.00 to Wash
ington, D. G.
G. Frank Bamberg-Does it Sound
Reasonable?
Farmers & Merchants Bank-How
Much Do You Save?
Commissioners of State and Coun-
ty Elections Notice of Election.
Spann Mercantile Co.-New
Agency for DeLaval Cream Separat-
OrS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Prohibition Meetings.


To the citizens and voters of Bam-
berg county: The committee in
charge of the matter of fixing dates
for the several prohibition rallies in
Bamberg county beg to announce
meetings on the following dates and
at the several places below mention
ed:
Denmark, September Z, 1915.
Colston, September 8, 1915.
Bamberg, September 9, 1915.
We are requested to announce that
on the date for the meeting at Ehr-
hardt, dinner will be served on the
grounds in picnic style, and every
body is invited to come and bring
well filled baskets.
Speakers will be supplied for each
of the above meetings.
adv. w. E. FREE, Secretary.
Bamberg, S. c., August II, 1915.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Hail Does Much Damage.

Tuesday morning about II O'Clock
a disastrous hail storm visited a
large section a few miles from the
city. I Crops on the plantations OF
Capt. w. S. Bamberg and Messrs. j.
A. and w. E. Spann were seriously
damaged. All the leaves and small
bolls on cotton were beaten off the
stalks by the hail stones, and other
crops suffered. One field of 25 acres
of fine hay on Mr.. J. A. Spann's
place was ruined, but may take on
new growth. Mr.. Spann expected to
NOW the field today. Mr.. Spann
stated yesterday that the damage
done would amount to several thou
sand dollars.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Woman's Missionary Society.

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Baptist church will hold its
monthly meeting on Wednesday,
September 8, week earlier than the
regular date for the meeting. The
date of the meeting was made earl
ier on account of the close of the
conventional year being so near. All
the members are earnestly request
ed to be present and bring their con-
tributions, as this is the final meet
ing before the annual report must
be sent i1l,, and the society wishes to
close the year out of debt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
FODDER PULLING FROWNED ON.
Farmers Warned That This Practice
Cuts Down Yield of Corn.

When shimmering heat waves
dance on the cornfelds of South Car
olina in August and September fod-
der pulling time is at hand. The
United States department of agricul-
ture in cooperation with Clemson COL
lege and demonstration agents
throughout the State has chosen the
season this year as the most effective
time to. wage a vigorous campaign
against the long established practice
of fodder pulling w. NJ. Framp-
ton, agricultural secretary of the
Charleston Chamber of Commerce, is
pushing the campaign in this coun-
try with vim, and reports that his ef-
forts are meeting with some success.
The campaign against fodder pull
ing is the result of scientific expert
ments which have caused experts to
arrive at the conclusion that the prac-
tice occasions loss of about 20 per
ent to the corn crop. l.. L. Baker,
supervising agent of the boys corn
club work, who is moving figure in
the campaign, says:
''The results of scientific expert
ments conducted during the past
four years, at the farm of D. R.
Coker, at Hartsville, S. c., show con-
clusively that loss of from 10 to "a
per cent. is sustained when fodder is
pulled from the corn. The extent Of
the loss will depend, of course, upon
the stage at which the fodder is pull
ed. It was further proved that seed
corn taken from a fodder pulled field
is very much lower in vitality than
the seed corn taken from a field
where the fodder was not pulled.
Still further experiment shows that
when seed are planted from which
the fodder was pulled, the previous
year, that the loss has run as high
as 19 per cent. in the results OBJ
tanned the second year. I feel that
this is sufficient evidence to warrant
us in advising against the common
practice of fodder pulling. 1 advise
all corn club boys not to pull the
fodder from their plots, as they will
sustain quite a loss in the yield Of
corn as result.
81 find that some of the boys are
under the impression that they can
pull their fodder and take credit for
same in discounting the expenses in
producing their crop. This is a mis-
take, as no boy will be allowed to
take credit for his fodder in case he
pulls it. On the other hand, he runs
the risk of losing from 10 to "a per
cent in the weight Of his corn"
Large posters and much literature,
frowning upon fodder pulling as one
of the ancient practices which must
give way to progressive farming,
have been mailed the planters Of
Charleston county. Mr.. Frampton is
confident that if several of the lead
ing agriculturalists in his district will
experiment as suggested in the litera-
ture sent them, it will be a matter
of but two or three years, before fod-
der pulling is thing of the past in
this country.-Charleston Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
"Not Over Forty Cents.

At a meeting of the farmers OF
Cope and surrounding territory on
August 19, J. Herbert Hayden was
chairman, and R. K. Henerey, secre-
tary. A committee consisting of the
following was appointed to see all
the farmers in their respective dis
tricts and either obligate them or
have them meet on Tuesday after
noon for a final organization and
agreement: Jno. H. Cope,- chair
man; E. R. Bollin, J. I. valentine, j..
C. Hayden, J. B. Williams, ]. N.
Fogle, and Owen Sanford. This
meeting was held Tuesday afternoon,
August "a, and after reports from
the previous committee, the chair
man appointed Jno. H. Cope, W. H.
Zeigler and H. P. Fulmer as a COM
mittee to draw up an agreement suit
able to the occasion and which read
as follows:
eve, the undersigned citizens OF
the neighborhood of Cope, S. Co.,
hereby obligate and agree not to
pay over forty cents per hundred
pounds for cotton picking, and to Of
fer no other inducements in the way
of presents, etc. This agreement 10
hold during the months of August
and September, 1915.
A meeting on October l will be
called to determine whether or not
this agreement shall extend through
other months. The following COM
mittee has been appointed to act as
an executive and Investigating COM
mittee, and shall investigate any
complaint or grievance made ~ any
member of this organization, with
power to act on same: Jno. H. Cope,
H.. P. Fulmer, J. I. Valentine, }. Z.
Hayden, J. B. Williams and J. H.
Fogle.
The following then signed the
agreement and the meeting adjourn
ed: H. P. Fulmer, Jno. H. Cope, u.
B. Fogle, J. B. Williams, J. D. Croft
John Brunson, Tom Hutto, Dock N.Y.
ers, J. T. Antley, J. H. Wolfe, }. u.
Thomas, D. B. Cope, w. R. Turner
H. Valentine, D. K. Sandlter, >.
H. Hayden, J. c. Hayden, B. N. Gar
ick. F. E. Cope, J. D. Cleckley, F. H.
Pickering, J. w: Fogle, F. B. SUIT
cliff. w. D. Cope, w. H. Zeigler, W.
A. sutcliff, E. R. Bollin, Marion
Wolfe, W. N. Carter, Frank Myers
w. B. Thompson, D. w. Houck, ..
v. Fogle, E. E. Ritter, H. N. Antley,
J. D. Williams, E. D. Murphy, &. Il.
Antley, w. E. Thomas, ]. H. Thomas,
F. Kittrell, J. H. Fogle, w. L. Fo-
gle, Irving Houck, D. L. Fogle, A. A.
Bates, R. NJ. Fogle, H. H. Houck, ).
7. Valentine, J. E. Etheridge, David
Etheridge, ]. w. Fogle, M. W.
Hughes, w. O. Tatum, w. M. Hughes
Sawyer Irish, G. L. Fogle, S. Z.
Whisenhunt, Mrs. Vernon Fogle,
Jack Thomas, John Buffkins, Char-
ley Zeigler.
The last nine were not present,
but authorized the secretary 10 en-
roll their names.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Grimth-TuIner.

Miss jamie Griffith, daughter OF
Mr.. ]. A. Griffith, of near here, was
happily married to Mr.. W. r. Tur-
ner, of the Cope section, last week
at the home of Mr.. K. Antley. Rev.
E. A. Mcdowell, of Fairfax, was the
officiating minister.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
money"

The mint makes it and under the
terms of the CONTINENTAL MORT
GAGE COMPANY you can secure it
at per cent for any legal purpose
on approved real estate. Terms easy,
tell US your wants and we Will CO.
operate with you.
9OS-9 Munsey Bldg, Baltimore, Md.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Mr.. F. c.. Aver has accepted a po-
sition with G. R. Brabham's Sons,
and invites all his friends and ac-
quaintances to call on him there. He
will also buy cotton seed and ex
change meal for seed.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02
Chr Banthrrg Hfraln
Thursday, Sept. 2, 1915.
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Mr.. F. C. Aver has accepted a posi-
ton as salesman for c. R. Brab-
hams Sons.
The many friends of Mrs. I. B.
Fielder, who is in a hospital at Com
merce, Ca, will regret to know that
she is still quite sick.
Miss Ella Martin, of Cross Hill,
has been elected teacher of the fifth
grade, in the graded school, to sue
ceed Miss Kate LaFoy, resigned.
The many friends of Mr.. J. T.
O'Neal are glad to see him out on
the streets again after two weeks
illness, during which he was con-
fined to his room.
The graded school will open here
next Monday, September 6. Prof.
Allen returned to the city last week,
and is now busy arranging for the
opening of the session.
There was touch of winter in the
air yesterday. The weather man
predicts few days of cool weather,
after which warm weather is again
due, with bright, sunny days.
The prevailing price on Monday in
Augusta for. middling cotton was
8 3-4: Practically the same price
was paid on a good deal of cotton
bought in Bamberg the same day.
A prohibition meeting was held at
Cope on Tuesday, concluding the
dry campaign of Orangeburg county.
The Flying squadron visited Cope,
and various addresses were made.
Prof. J. C. Guilds, head master of
Carlisle school, returned to the city
Saturday from an extended trip in
the interest of the school. Prof.
Guilds is very optimistic, and says
the indications are that the schooi
will, have record attendance this
year.
Mr.. B. w. Hughes, of Cope, was
in the cit, yesterday. He brought
in a bale of cotton and sold it to a
local buyer for 8 3-4. Mr.. Hughes
says his crop is very good, but that
there are many fields of cotton in
his section that will yield very poor
crops.
= One of the heaviest rains of the
summer fell Friday afternoon. A
very threatening cloud passed over
Bamberg, accompanied by a heavy
wind. No damage is reported around
the city, but it is stated that consld-
efable damage was done a few miles
out from the city by the wind and
heavy rain.
Frank B. Fishburne, winner of the
first place in the Southern checker
tournament held recently at Chick
Springs, has returned to Columbia.
Second place was won by S. S. Hall
man, of Spartanburg, and third
honors went to w. L. Feaster, OF
Lancaster. South Carolina took on
all the honors of the meet.-Colum-
bia State.
Contractor B. D. Bolen has been
awarded the contract to build barn
for the county, in the rear of the
court house grounds. The barn will
be large and commodious enough to
house the forage, food, implements,
etc., of the county. The barn has
been needed long time, and Super
visor Mcmillan decided that it would
be better for the county to build
barn than continue the present sys-
tenn of housing the county's property
in outhouses in various places.
Mrs. Brooker Entertains.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Glendale springs water for sale at
Herndon's Grocery Store and Mack S
Drug Store.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

This live bit of wisdom take-try
today Stones Wrapped Cake-just
like mother used to make. 1Oc at
G. A. Ducker & Brothers. 's.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

AS these are actual experiences, it
shows that there is more to saving
your money than the mere accumula-
ton of it. You are looked upon as
successful fnancier, and people
who know how to handle money are
always in demand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Somebody seems to be making
money out of this big war. The Du-
Pont powder works the other day dis
tributed nearly So million dollars to
it's stockholders. Of course the big
dividends come as a result of the
war. War munitions are furnished
to the warning countries-that is to
the countries that can get them. At
present that distinction seems to be
going to the British. 1t seems to be
mighty bad that the stuff to kill the
people with must come from this
country. Still, we fail to see any
violation of neutrality, as charged by
Germany, because we have no doubt
the DuPonts would be only too glad
to sell to the Germans if they would
or could buy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Fridays Special Feature: War
rem Kerrigan in "The Oyster Dredg-
er." Thielen Theatre.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Fridays Special Feature: War
rem Kerrigan in THE Oyster Dredg-
err Thielen Theatre.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Call on Mack's Drug Store or w.
p. Herndon for Glendale Springs
water. soc for 5-gallon jug.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-09-02

Cause and Effect.
"My wife has planned the menus
ahead for a month" =
"Have you seen 'em?''
Eyes; that's why I'm planning a
few trips away"