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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
Two Fairmont Girls
to Have Big Dolls

Some little Fairmont grille is going
to get a beautiful doll for nothing for
Christmas. The Ideal Bakery viii put
on display in It's window on Madison
street next Monday two 30.inch dolls.
Tho dolls will be given two names
each, and, one guessing the correct
names can have the dolls. 1t Is not
necessary that those guessing have
any coupons or make any purchase.
H. L. Gould wished to give some little
girl present that she will be great
ly pleased with and for this reason
allows anyone to guess the names.
Gucsses will be accepted during the
week of December 13 and both the
dolls given away on the Goth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
Child Fatally Burned
Playing by Open Fire

katharine Romano, aged four years,
died Friday evening In Cook hospital
from the effects OF burns received on
Thursday. The child was playing about
an open crate at her home when her
clothing became ignited. Before the
flames could be extinguished she had
been terribly burned. DR.. Henry Rosen.
thai was summoned and he directed
that she be taken to the hospital. The
remains were taken in charge by I'm.
'dertaker R. C. Jones and interment
will be made tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
Miss Eta Watson
Was Buried Today

This afternoon at two O'Clock from
the residence Of Lemuel Watson, near
Srnithtown. funeral services were held
over the body OF Miss Eta Watson,
whose death occurred on Thursday.
Rev. A. II. Beayin. OF Christ Church,
conducted the services which were at.
tended by large number Of relatives
and friends. At the conclusion OF the
services the body was inferred In the
family cemetery at smithtown. A
large number of relatives and friends
from this city attended the services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
Chinese Republic
Has aIShort Life
YUAN sHl .kAlS ccEprs THRONE
AFTER DECLINING lT
ONCE. 4
ONCE.
(BY Assoclated EPressl

PEKlNG. China, Dec. 11.-Yuan sht
Kai, president Of the Chinese repnb-
lie, has accepted the throne OF China.
rendered to him by the Council of
State.
Acting as a parliament the Council
of State today canyassed the vote on
the question of the change In the form
of government of China to q monarchy
aud found that the vote Of 1893 repre-
sentatiyes out Of 2043 qualified to
vote on the proposition were favorable
to the change.
The Council OF State Immediately
sent TO Yuan Shi Kai a petition urging
him to accept the throne. He declined
at first, but when the petition was
forwarded to hima second time, he &c.
cepted with the proviso that he would
continue to act &C president until
convenient time for the coronation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
Costs S5 to Run
Past Street Car

For violating the traffic ordinance
by running by stationary street car
In his auto. an offender was fined IS
by Mayor Anthony Bowen this morn
ing.
The city has had some trouble with
a renter Of water and the Mayor this
morning had the gentleman brought
before him on warrant. The man
did not pay his water rent and the
city turned the water of. He turned
It on again. As the man promised to
make good the costs OF the water tho
Mayor has continued the case until
such payment Is made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
B. & 0. Baggagemen
Given Promotions

r. P. Canty and W. H. Zumbro, day
and night baggagemen at the Balti.
more & Ohio station, have been trans.
ferred to other points. Mr.. Canty will
go to Pittsburgh and Mr.. Zumbro to
Clarksburg. according to the instruc.
tions issued. Both changes are. in the
form OF a promotion, but Mr.. Zumbro
will likely resign rather than leave
Fairmont. New men have been sent
to take their places.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-11
BuY.IN.FAIRMoNT
PRIZES ON TUESDAY.

The names of those to whom
prizes are awarded in the West Vir-
glnian's Best Letter Contest will be
announced In the West Virginian
next Tuesday evening and the let.
ter winning first prize will be pub
lished at the same time.
Be sure to get The West Virgin.
ian next Tuesday evening. Read
why you should buy in Fairmont-
and then do SO.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
New Colored Methodist Church.

Ground has been broken for the
erection of the new colored Metho-
dist church in Bamberg. The brick
is on the ground, and the materials
have been ordered. Arthur Nim-
mons, secretary of the building board
of the church, stated Tuesday that
the congregation expects to have the
church completed by Easter Sunday.
John Roof, a local contractor, has
the contract for the brick work, and
a colored contractor of Allendale has
the contract for the wood work. The
new church will be brick edifice
of modern construction, seating be-
tween four and five hundred people.
Rev. L. w. Williams is pastor Of the
church. The old building of the con-
gregation was struck by lightning
last summer and completely Destroy
ed. 1t is stated that most of the
money has been paid in for the new
building, and that there will be but
a small debt outstanding.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
John Sanders Dead.

John Sanders, the negro who was
shot on Christmas eve by Mayfield
Grayson, died at the colored hospital
in Denmark Tuesday night. 1t will
be recalled that Grayson and another
negro had a quarrel in the city of
Bamberg, and that Grayson's foe
was arrested and placed in the city
Jail. It is alleged that Grayson went
to the Jail with the purpose of taking
out vengeance on the imprisoned ne
gro by calling him to the window and
administering punishment, but that
while he was handling his pistol, it
was discharged, the bullet taking ef-
feet OH Sanders, who is said to have
been an innocent Dystander. San
ders has been lingering between life
ad death since. dying Tuesday night.
The coroner is to hold an inquest
this, Wednesday, afternoon over the
remains of Sanders.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Missionary Notes.

I'VE are working for all who
mourn and need comfort, for all who
are weary and need rest, for all who
are friendless and want friendship,
for all who are homeless and want
sheltering love, for all who pray and
for all who do not put ought, for all
who sin and need a Savior, and for
whosoever will come to Jesus
Christ" The Missionary Voice.
The first meeting of the missionary
society for the new year, will be held
in the ladies' parlor of the Methodist
church next Tuesday afternoon
promptly at o'clock. 1t is earnest
ly hoped that every member of this
auxiliary will be present. Many
changes will be made and it is abso-
lutely necessary for all to lend a
hand in order to make these changes
effective. The meeting will last only
one hour and every one is asked to
be in her place on time-Contribut-
ed
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Mrs. Sallie r. Morris Awarded $1,000
DaInages.-Other Cases.

The case of Mrs. ,Sallie F. Nor
ris against the S. A. L. railway COM
pany, which was being tried when our
last issue went to press, resulted in
a verdict of $4,000 for the plaintiff.
This is the case in which Mrs Nor
ris was alleged to have sustained in
juries in a wreck on the Seaboard at
CASTOR, while Mrs. Norris was en-
route to the Insane Asylum.
: The next case tried was that Of
Nettie Nimmons against the S. A. L.
railway company. Under the first
cause of action, the plaintiff was
awarded S49.50, and under the sec
ond S315.
The case of G.. o. Mather against
the S. A. L. railway resulted in a
verdict for the plaintiff in the sum Of
$1O0.
Yesterday the case of the Farmers
Mercantile company against the S.
A. L. was being tried. This is suit
for damages growing out of the fire
in .Olar last year which destroyed
the plaintiffs mercantile establish
ment along with a number of other
buildings, it being alleged that a
train of the defendant railway set
fire to the premises. The case has
not yet been completed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
HONOR ROLL GRADED SCHOOL.
For the Month Ending December
9th.

First grade-Wilbur Alderman,
Robert Black, Jasper Brabham,
Clarence Brabham, Willie Brabham,
Osborne Dempsey, Rufus Herndon,
Gifie Jones, Perry Klauber. Frank
Padgett, J. D. O'Hern, Alvin Sandi-
fer, Marion Sandirer, Robert Sim
mons, Lemuel Virgins, Ruth Cook,
Eloise Delk, Lillian Jennings, Mary
Jones. Virginia Padgett, Hazel Rit-
ter, Rena Warn, Ella Van Orsdale,
Lillian Zeigler.
Second grade-John Henry Chand-
Ter, Oliver Fowler, Ralph kirkland,
Wilbin Kirsch, Richard Sutton, Mar
tha Ducker, Mary Ducker, Mary
Headon, Hortense sandifer, Marie
Simmons.
Third grade-Willie Mae Allen.
Nell Beard, Jennie Lou Creech. Ad-
laide Ehrhardt, Margaret Free,
Katherine Free, Mozelle Gillian,
Grace Hughes, Jane Rice, Evelyn
Spann, Mozelle Sanders, Col. Bessin-
ger, George Ducker, Klugh Faust,
Maner Graham, Henry Hoover, Cald-
we'll Jones, Herbert Padge.t, Mathew
Sandifer, Harold Simmons.
Fourth grade-Harriet Virgins,
Myrtle Black, Adlaide Chandler,
Elizabeth Free, James Grimes, Ka-
tie Herndon, Allene Hutto, Louie
Klauber, Clara McCue, Thelma Nor
ris, Corene Sandifer, May Sanders,
Carrie Simmons, Virginia Zeigler.
Fifth grade-Heinrich Arndt,
frank NcN;llan, Fred Sanders, The
resa Fowler, Yancy Graham, Ruth
Hughes, Eileen Hunter.
Sixth Grade-Corean Alderman,
Adele Brabham, Ida Brabham, Dali
sye Free, Helen Free, Natalie Hooton.
Florine Morris, Julia Price, Willie
Mana Sandifer, Bernice Simmons,
Mamie Smoak, Louise Virgins, Mag
gle Lou Zeigler, Thurman Herndon.
Seventh grade-Elizabeth Inabi-
net, Mamie Faust, Rebekah Gra-
ham, Meta Bessinger, Lee Dell Bes-
singer, Hazel Armstrong.
HIGH SCHOOL.
First grade-Jennie Simmons,
Blanche Spann, Mary Williams, Roy
Free. Mamie May Bellinger, Evelyn
Brabham, Rebecca Dickinson, Mary
Lee Grimes, Rena Herndon, Ruby
Mcmillan, Gene Price, Tom Eel
der.
Second year-Lucile Hunter,
Eunice Hunter, Ethel Strom.
Fourth year-Arrie Free.
Honorable mention-Lucile Folk,
Clyde Best, Thelma Bruce, Walter
Hutto, Pauline Faust, Beulah Jen-
nings, Homer Godbee, Marie Ducker,
Margaret Jennings, Mildred Jones,
Laura Mcmillan, Pauline Cook, Fran
els Rice, Pinckney Smoak, Wilbur
Simmons, James. Shealy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
The Wicked Penholder.

The State of Kansas, which we
must admit to have been the pioneer
in the way Of sanitary legislation
that many other commonwealths have
copied, has now declared war on the
common penholder. And it seems to
make out fairly good case against
that useful article.
The State Board of Health has
been making the rounds of post
Offices, hotel writing-rooms, banks,
clubs and drug stores and corralling
pens in various stages Of wear for
the purpose of examination for bac-
terra. 1t expects to prove that the
holder is guilty beyond shadow of
doubt.
How often,' declares a health
board bulletin by Leon A. Congdon,
I'VE see all classes of people, while
folding a letter or paper upon. which
they have written, put the penholder
in the mouth, fold the letter or
paper, address the letter or complete
some similar detail, and then lay
the penholder on the public desk for
some one else to use. ."-BostOn Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
TEST WAR AEROPLANES.
One of Interesting Exhibits at Pana-
ma-Pacific Exposition Grounds.

Of the hundreds of working indus
trial exhibits ranging from a COM
pleted cotton mill down to a sewing
machine, the aeroplane factory plant
will undoubtedly be one of the most
interesting. of the practical displays
on the grounds of the Panama-Pacific
International exposition.
Silas Christopherson has made trial
fights in the new United States navy
flying boat from the exposition field.
This machine is similar to those made
by Christopherson for Japan, except
that the United States navy ship is
considerably larger.
Lincoln Beachy has added a verti-
cal flight to the list of aerial gymnas-
tics for which he is noted. He has
made several straight up in the air
ascensions parallel with the 435 foot
Tower of Jewels. Beachy recently
wrote the figure 81, 900" in the
clouds above the exposition in cele-
bration of his one thousandth up
side down" fight. The deck of a
warship is being built within the
harbor tqzgive Beachy and other avi-
ators who compete in the aviation
tournament an opportunity to test
their skill in dropping bombs.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
JOHN DIS TELEPHONES.
Richest Man Has Seventy of Them
About His Estate.

A Tarrytown dispatch to The New
York Sun says: John D. Rockefeller
now has hello" system al! his own
With recent additions he has seventy
telephones on his estate. Thirty
three of these are in the house
When Mr.. Rockefeller in one room,
talks over the phone to some one in
another room all other connections
are cut off.
The other telephones are in various
parts of his estate There is a tele-
phone at evehy gate at intervals on
his golf course there are others, so
that no matter where Mr.. Rockefeller
roams he has a telephone handy.
The telephones are needed because
Mr.. Rockefeller is often wanted in
a hurry on important matters and
guards stationed near the telephones
can reach him quickly.
Mr.. Rockefeller is said to have
more private telephones than any
other man in America.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
New Advertisements.

]. B. Brickle-Call Us Up.
H. C. Folk-Master's Sales.
G. Frank Bamberg-Wanted.
Lost-Hammerl Shot Gun.
Farmers Gin Co.-Gin Days.
D. H. Gilbert-Watermelon Seed.
Peoples Bank-Condensed State
ment.
Enterprise Bank-The Place to
Put It.
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Deposits.
Peoples Bank-To Waste Time is
a Disease.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Back of
the Assets.
County Dispensary Board-Month-
ly Statement.
Southern Welding Cove Sc
curely Weld.
County Dispensary Board-Quar-
terly Statement.
Underwood Typewriter Co.-The
Underwood Typewriter.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
RECEIVE CLENfENCY.
Fifteen Pardons, Twelve Paroles and
Eleven Commutations.

Columbia, Jan. 10.-Eighteen
manslayers were among the 3S pris-
oners and exprisoners to receive
clemency from the chief executive
yesterday. During the day the gov
ernor granted Is pardons, II pa
roles and Ii combinations. Since
taking Office in 1911 the governor
has granted clemency in 1874 cases.
This number does not include the
blankete pardon list issued yester-
day. Several pardons were granted
to restore citizenship. Since assum-
ing office the governor has liberated
several hundred manslayers.
The list of pardons and paroles
was sent to the Office of the secretary
of State yesterday afternoon at 1
o'clock. There are less than 125
prisoners left in the State peniten-
tiary. The governor will retire from
office January 10.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Junior League.

The Junior Epworth league met
Friday evening and held short busi-
ness meeting. The chairmen of the
different committees brought in their
monthly reports. The report of the
treasurer showed that we had over
three dollars $4,000 left in the
treasury. The chairman of the social
committee reported that they had
served after the last business meet
ing and Mary. Williams entertained
the league during the last month.
The missionary committee had no re-
port as a missionary meeting has not
been held.-Contributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Vital Statistics Law.

Mr.. John Cooner has been appoint
ed by the State registrar as registrar
for the vital statistics bureau. All
physicians fare required to furnish
the statistics registrars with re-
port of all deaths and births. The
vital statistics law went into effect
January first. Appointments of To-
cal registrars is now being made, and
full list of all appointments for
Bamberg county will be published
probably next week. Heretofore
there has been no law requiring the
reporting of births and deaths.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Commissioners Elect.

At a meeting Monday of the new
board of county commissioners, the
following were elected:
County physician-Dr. Robert
Black.
Legal adviser-R. P. Bellinger
Esq.
Clerk of the board-H. D. Free.
The following appointments have
been made:
Manager of chain gang-F. NJ.
Ray.
Guards on chain gang-Carl Row
ell, J. R. Morris, R. E. Lee.
The new board is composed of
Supervisor L. P. Mcmillan, and Coun-
ty Commissioners w. D. Bessinger
and A. G. w. Hill. No other business
of consequence was transacted at the
first meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Illiteracy in This State.

According to figures compiled by
State Superintendent of Education
J.. E. Swearingen, the percentage of
lliteracy in this State among the
Democratic voters is somewhat alarm
ing. In Bamberg county, the per-
centage is Ill This is a better rec
ord than most Of the counties, some
of them running from % to 80 per
cent. Figures have been compiled
from 33 out of A counties. The fig
urees were obtained from the Demo-
cratic club rolls.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
L. d. c. Meeting.

The F. NJ Bamberg chapter, U. D.
c., will observe Lees birthday, and
hold its regular meeting on the after
noon of the 10Th, next Tuesday, at
four o'clock, at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Black. A few crosses of
honor will be bestowed and a Lee
programme will be enjoyed. A full
attendance of the members is expect
o6
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
TO PROSECUTE HARRY THAW.
Jarome Appointed Special Deputy
State Attorney General.

New York, Jan. S.-William Trav-
ers Jerome was appointed today as
a special deputy State attorney gen.
eral to prosecute Harry K. Thaw,
when he is returned from New Hamp-
shire. Mr.. Jerome said he could do
nothing until January 21, when the
order of the United States supreme
court is to be served on Thaw. I'M
mediately after that, he added, he
would have Thaw returned.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
BaDtiSt Church.

Be sure to attend both services
at the Baptist church Sunday and
hear two sermons on foolishness.
Prayer meeting Thursday at 1:30 p.
M, subject: Threads in the Warp
and Woof of Life" Acts 9:10-30.
w. R. MCMILLAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
LEGISLATURE COnveneS.

Senator j. B. Black and Represen-
tatives B. D. Carter and j. Wesley
Crum, Jr., left Monday for Columbia
to attend the session of the South
Carolina general assembly, which
convened in Columbia Tuesday.
Messrs Carter and Crum are new
members of the assembly, DR.. Black
holding over as county senator.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
CARD OF THANKS.

Editor Bamberg Herald:-Please
allow me space in your valuable pa
per to thank each and all of our
friends who so kindly helped us in
saving our furniture from the fire
which threatened destruction to our
home on Tuesday night, Jan. 5th.
Thanking you for this favor, re-
main, very respectfully.
GEO. MCKENZIE.
Ehrhardt, S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Bamberg County School Children.

Bamberg county has 1928 children
between the ages of 6 and 20 years
and 1858 or 52.S per cent. of them
attend school, according to a recent
census bulletin. The data contained
in the report relates to the year 1910
and has only recently been made
public. The distribution, by age,
groups, and the number attending
school is as follows:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Crazy Indeed.

He-Heavywaite thinks all the
girls are crazy to tango with him.
She-Well, they are. I tried it
once and couldn't take a step for
two weeks.-Philadel Evening
Ledger
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
Entertainment Monday Night.

Leave it to Polly" will be given
at the Carlisle hall Monday night at
eight o'clock. The proceeds to be
given to South, Side church. Admis-
sion fee Is and 25 cents.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Up to Jan. l there had been gin
ned in Bamberg county 26,S25 bales
of cotton against 26,916 in 1914.
Mr.. J. B. Brickle has completed
his new brick garage building on
Main street, and is moving into his
new quarters.
Mr.. Frank Gustafson has resigned
his position with B. w. Simmons and
Co.. and accepted position with Mr..
G. o. Simmons.
Mr.. W. A. Dickinson has resigned
his position with the F. w. Free Co.,
and accepted a position with c. R.
Brabham's Sons.
When asked about the new rail-
road, Mr.. J. A. Williams said Tues
day that he had nothing to give out
at this time, but hoped to make an
important announcement now soon.
After long delay, work has been
resumed at the depot. A force of
workmen are now at work placing the
butterfly shed, and it is stated that
the work will be pushed to a rapid
completion.
when the new railroad is put
into operation, the upper townships
of Colleton county will be given a
special invitation to join Bamberg, y
said a prominent Bamberg man to
the reporter Tuesday.
At the regular convention of the
knights of Pythias lodge Monday
evening, the newly elected officers for
the ensuing year were installed. The
lodge is in a most flourishing condi-
ton, and healthy growth is expect
ed this year.
Mr.. J. A. Spann and family have
moved into the residence recently va
Gated by Mr.. w. NJ. Brabham, and
Mr.. J. n. Newsom, who has recently
been made cashier Of the Enterprise
Bank, with his family will occupy
the residence vacated by Mr.. Spann.
The bridge over Clients branch is
reported to be in bad condition.
This is on the road between Black
Vile and Denmark. This matter is
respectfully referred to the new
county commissioners, with the hopes
that they will take the proper steps
to remedy this condition.
City council is contemplating the
erection of suitable house near the
power plant for the use of the fire
department. The hose and reels and
other fighting apparatus will be
housed in this building. This is
much needed improvement, and it is
hoped that the building will soon be
built.
During the past year Probate Judge
Harmon issued 1S5 marriage l.
censes Since the law went into ef-.
feet in 1911, the probate judge has
issued a total of 734 licenses. MIR.
Harmon states that so far this year,
there has been proportionately
larger number of licenses issued than
for any previous period.
Mr.. Walter H. Rice is a recent ad-
dition on the subscription lists of
The Herald. Mr.. Rice formerly re-
sided near Denmark. He is now in
the government service in the Phil
lipine Islands, where he is super
intendent of an experiment station at
Santa Cruz. His friends will be glad
to know that he is doing we'll in the
government service.
The Herald's call for help" has
met with liberal response since the
first of the year. We have had quite
a large number of our friends to re-
new their subscriptions, and we have
added quite a number of new sub
scribers to our lists. But there are
a large number from whom We have
heard nothing. Please pay up and
start the new year right.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14

For Rent-8@room house for rent.
See or address MRS. P. w. SANDI-
FER, Bamberg, S. c.. 1-15
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14

For Sale-New crop pure Georgia
cane syrup in barrels, kegs and cans.
Write for prices. w. H. DAVIS, Au-
gusta, Ca, 1-10-15
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Advertisements Under This Head CSC.
For 25 Words or Less.