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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
WATERWORKS BONDS SOLD.
Entire Issue Sold at Par, Bearing >
Per Cent. Interest.

The bonds for the extension of the
waterworks system of the city were
sold Monday to Hilsman & Company
of Atlanta. The bonds were sold at
par value, and will bear interest at
the rate of five per cent. The pur-
chasing company agreed to furnish
the blank bonds and to pay other in
cidental expenses connected with the
transaction.
Several weeks ago an election was
held in Bamberg to vote upon the
question of issuing $4,000 in bonds
for the extension of the waterworks
system and for the improvement of
the electric power plant. The bonds
were voted in by an overwhelming
majority.
It is understood that the money
will be paid over within the next
few days, and that work will be be-
gun on the waterworks extension
shortly. The commissioners of pub
lie works will first bore another az
tesian we'll. The laying of water
mains will then be pushed as rapidly
as possible. The work should be
completed, it is believed, before cold
weather.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Enrolment Books Open.

The Democratic voters of Bamberg
county will have until July 25th in
which to have their names enrolled
on their club lists. On that date the
rolls will be closed, and none except
those enrolled will be allowed to vote
in the primaries this summer. Vot.
ers are reminded that enrolment
two years ago will do them no good
this year. Under the new rules, en-
rollment must be made each election
year. Voters must write their names
in person, or, if they cannot write,
make their cross-mark in the pres
ence of a witness. Tax receipts or
registration certificates are not neces-
sary to enroll. Every white man, 21
years of age, and a Democrat, having
had. sufficient residence in the county
and voting precinct, is eligible to en-
roll and vote. Let no man qualified
fail to enroll his name.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Home Demonstration Prizes.

Following are some of the prizes
offered club girls in the home demon
stration work:
First prize-Short course to Win
throp, summer of 1917 for two girls;
best all-round record; best history
and booklet; greatest number of No.
3 cans tomatoes; greatest number
cans other vegetables; best collec-
ton tomatoes in glass; best book of
recipes; best uniform cap and apron;
best tomato pickle; best tomato
ketchup; best Chill sauce; best to-
mato puree; best chow-chow pickle;
best yield from 25 plants (town
girls).
For women's clubs-Best home
made fireless cooker, iceless refrig-
orator, tea wagon; best collection
fancy packs in glass.
MRS. B. w. FAUST.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Little Boy Killed.

Tuesday of last week Andrew, the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Black, of Beaufort, fell out of an au-
tomobile and received injuries from
which the little fellow died a few
hours later. Mr.. Black was out rid
ing in a car when in some way the
door was thrown open and the lit
tie boy fell out, crushing his skull.
The funeral services were held We'd
nesday morning. Mr.. Black is a
brother of Mr.. J. G. Black, proprie.-
tor of the Thielen Theatre, of this
city. He was associated with his
brother here for some time last year,
and his many friends in the city
were shocked to learn of the sad
tragedy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Soldier Boys Will Vote.

Executive Committeeman H. c.
Folk attended a meeting Of the State
executive committee in Columbia
Saturday. The meeting was, called
for the purpose of devising method
of allowing the boys enlisted with
the various military companies, now
encamped at Styx5 to vote in the pri-
maries this summer. The committee
made the necessary arrangements,
and the boys will be allowed to vote
no matter whether they are at Camp
Moore or on the Mexican border or
in Mexico. There are quite a num-
Der of Bamberg county young men
now encamped at Camp Moore. They
will be allowed to vote just as if
they were at home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Bamberg Boys Win.

1t was announced a few days ago
that the scholarship to Annapolis
from the second congressional dis
trict had been awarded to Mr.. Dray-
ton Mcmillan, son of Rev. and Mrs.
w. R. Mcmillan, of this city. Mr..
Wilbur Simmons, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. S. Simmons, of Bamberg,
wins the first alternate's place. This
record shows up well for the Bam-
berg boys, as the scholarship is open
to applicants from several counties.
Mr.. John w. Folk, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Folk, was some weeks ago
awarded the scholarship from the
district to West Point.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Miss Gladys Walsh Entertains.

Blackville, July 11.-Miss Gladys
Walsh entertained on July 9Th in
honor of her sixteenth birthday a
host of friends and relatives, about
SIS being present. The guests were
met at the door by the hostess and
escorted to the reception room, where
music was skilfully rendered by Mrs.
Cliff Kemp, and a few interesting
games were played; after which a
sweet course was served, consisting
Of pink and white ice cream and
cake, which was served by Mrs. l..
S. Dennis, of Kingstree, and Miss
Germaine Sandifer, of Blackville.
Both Mrs. Dennis and Miss Sandifer
wore costumes of pink, which was
the color scheme.
A few more games were played,
after which an old fashioned cake
walk was enjoyed. The cake was
won by the baby couple, little Misses
Corene Sandifer and Myrtle Odom.
The cake was a handsome pound cake
and was iced in pink and white, bear
ing the name of the hostess.
All present enjoyed the hospitali-
ty Of the hostess, and wished her
many more returns of her birthday.
She received many handsome pres
ents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
'CoOns Eating Corn.

Mr.. Neb Crider, who farms near
Bamberg, stated Tuesday afternoon
that raccoons are doing considerable
damage in his corn fields. The 'coons
come out at night, and Mr.. Crider
says they are eating up his corn at
the rate of about bushel per night.
He is planning to hunt up some good
coon dogs and have big extermina-
ton soon. The marauders will tear
away the shuck from the mutton
corn, eat few mouthfuls and leave
it, but the damage done is enough to
ruin the ear.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Canning Club at Kearse.

On last Wednesday, July 9Th, Mrs.
Faust, assisted by Miss Ray, of Barn
we'll, gave a canning demonstration
in the grove at Kearse church. The
ladies of the Home Economic club
and canning club girls of Kearse and
Buford's Bridge were present and
spent pleasant and profitable day.
Mrs. Faust will hold these meetings
with each club as soon as dates can
be arranged. Everybody interested
in this work should attend these
meetings.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
New Jewelry Store.

Mr.. D. R. Reid has rented the Muir
ply store on Main street and will,
within the next few days, open a
jewelry establishment. Mr.. Reid and
family arrived in the city several
days ago. The store is now being
fitted for Mr.. Reid. Mr.. Reid is a
Californian and a jeweler of expert
ence. He came South about one
month ago in search of location.
He stopped in Charleston for a while
and was referred to Bamberg by a
we'll known jewelry establishment of
Charleston. Mr.. Reid believes that
in Bamberg he has found a splendid
opening, and is enthusiastic over his
prospects.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
CHURCH TO BE ENLARGED.
Baptists Arranging to Make Extensive
Improvements.

After the usual prayer meeting
service at the Baptist church last
Wednesday night, plans were discuss
ed for enlarging and remodeling the
Baptist church edifice in the near
future. After the matter was dis
cussed by several of those present,
committee was appointed to get in
touch with architects to draft the
plans for the contemplated improve
ments.
While no definite idea has yet been
formed of the improvements to be
made, the necessity for enlargement
is quite apparent to the members and
congregation of the church, and it
has been determined that the i'm
provements must be made in the i'm
mediate future.
The church is especially in need of
Sunday-school rooms. The Sunday
school of the church has grown rapid
ly in the last few years. The present
house of worship was built when the
town was small, and when the church
had very small Sunday-school.
Consequently arrangements were not
made to accommodate the large
school the church now has. At pres
ent there are thirteen classes in the
school, with an attendance that is
frequently in excess of 200; while
there are but four or five Sunday
school rooms.
The improvements contemplated
include, it is stated, the addition of
modern Sunday-school rooms, and
the remodeling of the entire church,
in all probability. While there is
yet no definite idea as to the cost
of the proposed improvements, it s
believed that the work needed will
cost not less than $5,000-perhaps
more.
1t is proposed that the plans be
drawn up and full estimates made as
to the cost of the work before plans
will be made to finance the improve
ments. The architects are expected
to complete the plans in the near fu-
ture.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Big Claims Paid.

The Insurance Press, an insurance
trade journal, reports some big life
insurance policies being paid in this
State during the past year. Among
the claims of $4,000 or more paid
out in this State is one to the heirs
of Mr.. P. H. Starr, of Olar, for s10,-
6O2. During the year claims were
paid in Bamberg city amounting to
$4,000; in Fairfax amounting to
s22,250, and in Olar amounting to
$17,500. Only towns where claims
of $4,000 or more are listed in the
Press's figures.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
The Mocking Bird.

From the grove the strains are SWELL
ing, ;"
Music sweeter never heard,
On the senses sweetly dwelling
Listen! 'Tis the mocking bird
Greatest poet of this free land
Singing sonnets all night long
To his mistress, queen of treeland,
Sitting, listening to his song. =
Unconcerned he is swinging
In the top of yonder tree
AS his notes are sweetly ringing
Out his amorous melody.
Soft and low the notes come pouring
Just as from a sonant flute
Low at first, then higher soaring
And he's seldom ever mute.
In the tree top sitting lightly,
There the motley mimic sings,
And he sways his body slightly
AS he flaps his dainty wings.
AS he rocks there in his glory,
AS he sounds his silvery trill,
AS he tells his amorous story,
Even the leaves grow silent-still.
Charming mimic, bird of gladness,
Mendelssohn of featherland tribes,
Never knowing aught of sadness.
Master of all jests and gibes,
Would 1 had thy art Of telling
All the feelings that arise
In my heart. Let echoes swelling
Linger as in paradise.
j. B. RICE.
Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

The county commissioners OF Barn
well county have appointed Mr.. G..
+. Young as cotton weigher at Fair
tax.
The postoffice at Jenny has been
discontinued, and all mail for that
Office should now be addressed to
Fairfax, route No. 1.
The Winthrop college examination
was held at the court house last FRI
day. Sixteen young ladies stood the
examination. There is one scholar
ship vacant from Bamberg this year.
MIR. Thomas Ducker, who went to
a hospital il Charleston last week
for treatment, was operated upon
Monday. His friends will be glad to
now that he is getting along nicely.
The Woman's Missionary society
OF Trinity Methodist church will meet
next Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The place of meeting will be an
nounced later. All members are re-
quested to be present.
A. colored workman engaged by
the contractor in enlarging and re-
modelling the Brabham hall of Car
isle school fell from the roof of the
building Monday morning, and sus-
tanned painful injuries, which, how
ever, are not believed to be serious.
At a special meeting of the Bam-
berg lodge, Knights of Pythias, this
"wednesday evening, Grand Chan
cellor Alva M. Lumpkin, of Colum-
bia, and Grand Vice Chancellor D.
e. Derrick, of Orangeburg, will be
present and make addresses. All
Knights and visiting brothers are
cordially invited to attend.
The Herald this week received an
obituary notice in an envelope post
marked Smoaks. The notice was un-
signed. We thought we had made it
plain that obituary notices are not
printed free of charge; and unsign-
cd communications are not printed
1t all. II the party sending in the
obituary will notify US, we will be
glad to quote rates to him or her.
Prof. J. c. Guilds returned last
sTbnrrdov from an extensive trim in
the interest of Carlisle school. Prof.
Guilds stated that the prospects of
the school are fine, and he believes
that the attendance next session will
be materially increased. The school
is aiming for 125 boarding students,
and Prof. Guilds feels much encourag-
ed over the prospects of securing this
enrolment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Isyrnes's Good Work Recognized.

In consequence of his excellent
work in connection with the passage
of the good roads bill by congress,
Congressman James F. Byrnes was
invited to be present at the white
house Tuesday, when President Will
son signed the bill. 1t was largely
through the efforts of Mr.. Byrnes
that this bill was enacted into law.
Il appreciate very much,'' Mr..
Byrnes said, "the invitation which
has been extended me to be at the
white house when the president signs
this bill. 1t is needless for me to
say what it means to the farmers
of the United States. Those who
have labored for it in the face of
heavy odds have every reason to be
satisfied with what they have &C
complished. It is a long step for
ward for our own State of South
Carolina and others which will soon
feel the effect of federal coopera-
tion.''
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Candidates, File Your Pledges.

Candidates, would-be candidates,
and near-candidates are reminded OF
the fact that if they expect to enter
the primary this summer, they must
file their pledges on or before Sat-
urday, July 18th, the date fixed by
the county executive committee. 1t
is we'll for the candidates to bear in
mind that if they do not ale their
pledges by this date, they will be
automatically debarred from enter
ing the primary. Next Saturday, at
noon, is the last date. ~
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Attention, Baptists.

Every man, woman and ch1ld
whose name is on the Baptist church
roll, and every person accustomed to
worship with us, is urgently request
ed to be present Sunday morning at
II O'Clock. A message of unusual
interest and a matter of vital I'M
portance is to be brought before the
church.
w. R. MCMILLAN, Pastor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
New Advertisements.

Herald Ofice-Wanted.
H. H. Stokes-For Sale.
Bank of Olar-Statement.
Moseley's These, July Values.
Edw. A. Inabinet-Be Convinced.
Ehrhardt Banking Statement
Peoples Bank-Time Has Proven
Bamberg Banking Co.-Statement
w. P. Herndon--Trade at Home
Adv.
The Mutual Garage-Lookine
Back.
Foster Milburn Co.-The Test OF
Merit.
ENTERPRISE Bank-The Place tc
Put it.
Robt. A. Bennett-If it is to be
Found.
Farmers & Merchants Bank-The
Money.
Standard Oil Co.-Cool as a Gu
cumber.
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Statement.
G. Frank Bamberg-Trade at
Home Adv.
Commissioners of Public Works.
Save Work.
Bamberg Banking Co.-These
Mean Profit.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Perhaps
He May Be Ignorant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Rain in Abundance.

Three weeks ago the longest con-
tiauous drought the county has ex-
perienced in some years was broken.
For the first week after the drought
was broken fine steady showers fell;
but for the past ten days torrents of
rain have taken the place of the dry
spell. "Gulley washers" trash
movers" etc., have all arrived in all
their fury. The farmers state that
their ands are being badly washed in
places, and it can no longer be said
that the ground is not thoroughly
saturated with water. The planters
are no longer fearing the drought,
but they are now worrying about the
cotton, crop getting too much rain.
Although it has been very dry, cotton
experts tell us, the weather has been
ideal for cotton, as this plant does
not require much moisture from the
ground, being largely an air plant.
The prospects up to ten days ago
were that a fine cotton crop would
be harvested in this county. Now
the prospects are not so bright, as
the farmers say that too much rain,
followed by hot weather, will cause
the cotton plants to throw off much
of it's fruit, as we'll as its foliage.
While the cotton crop is not as prom
Using as it was, the farmers are feel
ing compensated in large measure
by the fine fields of corn, which is
said to be the best in several years,
considering the lack of fertilizer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Minstrel at kearSe.

A minstrel will be given at White
Point school house Thursday even
ing, July 18th, by local talent. 25c
and 10c admission. Curtain rises
promptly at $3.50.
j. CARL KEARSE,
J. F. BREELAND, JR.,
w. H. RITTER,
adv. Committee.
Dad &h4 Iavo1l Sn y,a~ voos%
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
33 5 6 27 1S
FAIRFAX.
81 0 Z "a IA {

Summary-First base on balls, Oh
Barker 1, off Youmans 3. Left on
bases, Fairfax 4, Bamberg 5. Struck
out by Rowell 4, by Youmans 3.
Passed ball, Rivers. Hit by pitcher,
Fennell, c., Youmans. Two base hit
Tatum. Triple play, Rentz to Coon
er, R., to Rowell, to Bamberg, M
Time of game LAS. Umpire, Crum
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13

Be Convinced that / can save you
money on both plumbing and septic
tank work. A written guarantee goes
with every job, good for one year,
against leakage and poor workman
ship. All work to be inspected by
owner before bill is due. Now be
game. EDW. A. INABINET, Ban-
berg, S. G. II.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13

The Belgians are the greatest po-
tato eaters in the world and the Irish
come second.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13

For Sale-Four building lots on
Elmore Heights, near G. Frank Bana-
berg's home; also one 5-room house
on Broad street, occupied by W. D.
Blume, with large lot, barn, stables
and pecan trees. For full informa-
tion apply to F. K. GRAHAM, Kings
tree, S. G. 10.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13

Mr.. D. NJ. Eaves, of Spartanburg,
spent few days in the city last
week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Denmark Wins First Game.

Denmark, July 10.-In a very
poorly played game, Bamberg was
defeated by Denmark Friday after
noon by the score of 8 to 6. Score:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13
Bambere 2: Fairfax @.

Bamberg 2; Fairfax @.
Tuesday afternoon Bamberg won
from Fairfax by a score of 2 to 0.
The entire Bamberg team played a
good game from beginning to end.
The pitching of Rowell and fielding
of Curry at second featured.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13

New Zealand factories in 1913
manufactured clothing valued at
100000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-07-13

Read the Herald. $3.50 per year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-09
WELSH DECLARES
 HE'LL BOX WHITE
 FOR ANY DISTANCE

New York, Sept. 9.-Freddie Welsh is so confident of whipping Charley White any old time, any old place or any old distance, that he has just an- nounced that he will fight the little Chicago thumper any number of rounds from 45 to 90.
 That is a def of the boldest sort. Evidently Welsh knows he can outlast the hard hitter from the Lakes. White wasn't any too chipper at the end of the 20-rOund bout in Denver, while Welsh seemed to be stronger than at the start.
 Strength has always played a great part in all of Welsh's victories He has the upper works of a middle weight, yet he will always be able to hit the lightweight notch. He has been charged with being a welter- weight but the fact that he went be- low 130 while in training for the Den yer bout is proof that he can always make the limit that his class calls for.
 It is evident that While never will be able to bring Welsh down in a lang fight. After all his tries it is certain that he will have to bring Welsh down with one pop on the jaw, learly in the fight. If White doesn't land that punch early he seldom wins with a Knockout. The rankest sort of a dub can go 12 or 20 rounds with him if the first couple of rounds are skinned through.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-09
BROOKLYN CREEPS UP ON THE PHILLIPS
 BY WINNING TWICE

Boston. Sept. 9-Wilbert Robinson's
 Brooklyn baseball warriors pulled
 themselves together against the
 Braves yesterday afternoon, following
 up the body blows delivered to Stall | ings' pretenders by the Phillies, and ,, drove home double victory in a bar
 gain matinee. The Dodgers, playing
 great ball behind big Jeff Pfeffer, beat
 the Braves to in the opener. Later,
 with Sherrod Smith working at his
 best, Brooklyn came through with a 4-to-0 shutout.
 Two of Bostons best fingers, Tyler
 and Rudolph.i were hit hard by the old
 leaders, who, because of their success
 during the Phillies' sad experience
 against the Giants, came back to within half a game of the top of the
 National League ladder. The Braves
 are now nearly five games in the ruck
 after being in the lead only four days ago. In the first game the Robins whipped
 out no less than 1 5 fine bingles against
 the Boston left-hander's offerings
 The Braves reached Pfeffer six times
 only, punching a couple of doubles for their first run, and then being al- lowed 10 canter around the DaSeS near
 the end of the game, when the Dodg- CTS, with a 6-to-1 lead, played for the
 batters. Smith was also on edge for the second battle. He was as steady
 as clock, the Braves making four
 hits only. Only one runner reached
 third base. This was on two singles when the Dodgers were ahead, to 0. Rudolph, who had previously beaten
 Brooklyn three times this year. was forced to pitch. Robinson made his
 players wait them out, and the total
 damage done to Rudolph was II hits, five of which were combined in the second inning, when Brooklyn deliv- cred its winning punch. The Dodg- CTS defense was splendid all day. The team showed that the fight was long
 way from being ended. The Braves wabbled sadly in both games. and there was little real fight displayed
 except by Sherwood Magee, who kicked himself out of the afterpiece by objecting too strenuously to call- ed strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-09
WOODWARD HAS DONE BEST WORK OF NEW
 HAVEN PITCHING STAFF
fNew Haven lJournal-Courier.l )

(New Haven urnal-Courier.)
 The most noticeable feature of the New Haven baseball season has been tKe splendid individual performances of Frank Woodward. Woodward boasts of the best record of any of the local pitchers, having won 15 games andvlost 10, for a splendid average of 500. Figures don't Ilie. it is said, and woodward deserves lmeritorious men, tion for his good work Besides pitch Ing grand ball, woodie has proven his ability as sterling batsman. In the 43 games in which he haspparticipated he has hit the ball for an average of .269. This betters the record of any other New Haven player with the ex- ception of Manager Danny Murphy. who has played in but 26 games.