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Williams news., 1916-10-12
Eye Sight Specialist Coming

Dr. J. B. Ward the well known Eye Sight Specialist will be at the Grand Canyon Hotel, Williams, Monday and Tuesday Oct. 18th and 17th. Ifyou are having head aches, or if your eyes are troubling you in any way, don't fail to get the benefit of his expert services.
 Examination and consultation free.
Williams news., 1916-10-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF GUSTAV RIEMER,
 DECEASED

ESTATE OF GUSTAV RIEMER,
 DECEASED
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Executrix of the Will of Gustav Riemer, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, wiih the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said Executrix at Williams, Arizona the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Coconino.
 Eva J. Reimer Executrix ol Will of Gustav Riemer, deceased.
 Dated Williams, Arizona thi: 9th day of October A. D. 1916.
Williams news., 1916-10-12
Wanted--Active Man

One of the largest publishing houses in New York has an open ing for an active man in this terr- itory. The opportunity is a splen- did one and the right man can ac- quire complete control of our local business and soon elevate himself to District Managership. Address, Publisher, Box 155 N. Times Square Sta., New York City.
Williams news., 1916-10-12
Mesa May Buy Light Plant

Citizens of Mesa are considering the advisability of purchasing the South Side and Electric Go. plant and operating the same by the municipality. The purchase price has been tentativly agreed upon and it now only requires action of the city to raise the necessary funds. Details of luther length will be sub mitted to the city council and the citizens will later be asked 10 vote bonds. The matter so far, has been handled in businesslike manner.
 Messenger
Williams news., 1916-10-12

Wanted-An energetic active man to establish permanent business. Whole or part time: Health and Accident Insurance. Immediate cash returns and future. Address, National Casualty Company, De- troit, Mich.
 Many thous ands of dollars that have been appropriated for the ex- pense of the office of secretary state have been returned to the treasury by Secretary Osborn who has exer cised the greatest economy in the conduct of his department. This is an extellent record and one that the secretary of state may we'll be proud of.
Williams news., 1916-10-12
NOTICE

Any person who harbors dogs and has no license tax for 1916 will be brought before the Police Court and pay a fine. I certainly intend to stop this nuisance of dogs barking all night keeping the whole neighborhood awake, also COWS eating peoples gardens up. Don't be the first victum.
 ROBT. BURNS,
 MARSHAL
Williams news., 1916-10-12

NOTICE OF SELECTION UN- DER ACT OF CONGRESS, APP
 PROVED JUNE 20, 1910 United States Land Office, atPhoe-
 nix, Arizona State of Arizona TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
 Notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona has filed in this office it's Grant Selections, List Nos. 559 and 560, Serial Nos. O31022 and O31O23, respectively, applying
Williams news., 1916-10-12

Harry McDougal is sick this week and unable to drive the Johnson McConkey delivery truck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-14
ION TO NORTH DAKOTAv is
CRY OF CHICAGO MAIDENS

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-Louis w.
Hill, chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the Great Northern railway,
and son of the late James ]. Hill, who
brought the popular North Dakota
bachelors to Chicago on three special
trains, took steps yesterday to close
a deal between the bachelors and the
Chicago girls, who have announced
their desire to marry the right one.
"You may be sure" said Mr.. Hill,
who is quite delighted with the sue
cess of his role as cupid, "that will
have handsome wedding gift for all
girls who marry among the North
Dakota bachelors"
Those close to Mr.. Hill asserted
that he had been giving some consid-
Grafton to special train or trains to
carry the Chicago girls who look with
favor on the Dakota matrimonial pro-
ject through the state Of North Dako-
ia, and probably into Montana, to see
the country where they are offered
fine homes, and meet other bachelors
who did not grasp the present oppr-
tunity to come to Chicago. He has
received several pressing messages
along that line from points along the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific,
and the bachelors of the northwest
seem DESTROYS to foot the bill for
whatever expense there might be.
Yesterday was visiting day for the
bachelors. Many of the girls who
wrote to them set date for Sunday
because they held positions which re-
quired them to be away from home
during the week.
"Chicago girls certainly are work
ers, by jing." quoth one Of the eligi-
bles, "and that is what I like about
them"
Mr.. Hill said his appointment book
was loaded to the last page.
The two branch Offices Of Cupid in
North Dakota are established and
ready for business, it was announced
today A mass Of letters sent by hus-
bandless girls of Chicago who "want
to go forward to the farm" was for
warded to these Offices by express last
night.
The representatives of the bachelor
farmers are located at Grand Forks
and Sherwood, in North Dakota. A.
G. Sorlie is in charge of the Grand
Forks Office and Bert Green heads the
Sherwood Office. These men, who
travel extensively among the farmers
of the state, will take care Of the dis
tribution of the letters to eligibles Of
the state.
eve predict there1l be a bunch Of
weddings in our state in the next
month" said the two commissioners Of
Cupid.
In the meantime the letters continue
to pour molly letters, anxious let
tiers, shy and hesitant letters and visit
ful letters. A few Of the confessional
notes, wrenched in the innermost
heart by the phantom Opportunity,
are:
Il am five foot ten, weigh LIS
pounds and considered by my friends
fine looking woman. / am no
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-14

trifer; really mean business. feel
I can make Z charming wife and life
companion, being Of sweet and low
able disposition"
Addressed to one bachelor in par
ticular: II hope my specifications will
meet with your APPROVAL, rs Of the six
faces printed in the Tribune. I'm in
love with yours. It seems to call to
me-"
81 have grown tired Of city life and
city men and desire home and hus-
band who will be kind to me. I don't
care for young men. If you are under
81 do not answer. I am q"
"How are the Chicago girls to meet
the men from the west. Is there to
be an auction or looklthem-over
show? There are about so of " in
my neighborhood. good lockers, ali
sizes and all good cooks who can pre-
pare meals fit for kings"
II will not bother you with the usual
claims of unusual beauty. but can,
with enough modesty, say that have
taken the prize at eur domestic
science school - . cook Of the best
dishes for any man or woman, and
/ like to meet one of YOU bachelor
North Dakotans."
"Can not meet two or three Of the
North Dakota bachelors tomorrow at
my home? am not certain that l
want to marry, but would be pleased
to entertain you for the afternoon. I
will show that l came of good family
and if we are interested in each ather
I would expect to learn the same of
YOU"
Another cautious maiden writes: 81
am 81, and do not know much about
the matrimonial game, but I have
seen your pictures in the paper and
hear many Of the girls who are anx-
ious to see you. So wouldn't want
you to pass me by My mother says
you should be prepared to tell me all
about yourself. II you Will call. Don't
be afraid OF her. however, because she
is the finest woman there Is"
II VIII be no farmhouse drudge, but
this North Dakota life appeals to me,
pens another. II suppose you Will get
married to one OF the early girls
you have met, and | wish you good
luck. but remember this, when you go
back tell some more OF those bachelors
to come to Chicago and try to get me.
am ."o-tniIuS wniing, any can sl'o"
: A.lo" no" " Keep HOUSE
Il have always thought you North
Dakotans were regular Jack London
fellows, uncouth, swearing, and as
strong and ruthless as there IS TO De
found IN the world, but l certainly
nke your faces. ..u ou are Dettel looh.
lag man any ie.lows ever saw 1,s ~
onlcago ana q Iot nones.e eas :|i
eani eL aIoqila " my hoI is:.. au yoL n.n
Sc: see INA inne am mo- Inc hls. MaL Jay ny
i isn uoi tha' piocaDiy yuu svin M
noeans 'ahe US cry gnis e e.. - We
aae us. . as soou as you .an ' nI.n - as
prove \. L ~UOlu 1ccl pIOUU W NC IIc
wife OF North dakota gentleman.
A mere man hutts in and writes:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-14
STOLE PAVLIK'S TURKEY;
CARPIO EDITOR ANGRY

Carpio Free Press: We wish to
serve notice on the fellow who stole q
turkey from the Free Press Office Sat
urday afternoon just as a joke to re-
turn the bird or it may prove costly
proposition for him. We saw him dis
appear through the rear door into the
building on our south. We will give
him until Saturday evening to make
proper amends and should he fail to do
30 we will be compelled to lay the
matter before the states attorney. The
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-14
Northern States
PowerConlpany
]. F. Mcclure, Manager
21O South Main St.
Telephone Number 20
Minot, N. D.

joke of stealing chickens" is some
times carried too far and to avoid
prosecution we advise he who stole the
turkey to take heed of the above
The Editor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-14

men, the Chicagoan-represents the
zero in desirability.
"They are trifers, cabaret hounds,
steppers around; their idea of mar
rage is not that which makes for q
permanent happy home. Many Of them
are so shiftless that marrying them
would mean a tremendous economic
risk. Most of them are essentially
polygamists."
Subscribe for the Ward County In
dependent-$1.5O per year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Confesses to Mail Robbery.

A preliminary hearing was held
before ]. Leroy Dukes, United States
commissioner at Orangeburg, few
days ago in the case of the United
States VS.. Charlie Johnson, charged
with robbing the mails. Johnson
made a complete confession of this
robbery, it is stated. He stated that
he lived at Denmark and is porter at
the union station of the Southern
railway and Seaboard Air Line rail-
way and has the transfer mail in
charge and that on January 9Th he
entered one of these mail pouches
and stole some parcel post mail.
Johnson will be tried Tuesday in
the United States court.
Johnson was arrested because of a
negro prisoner, who is being held
in Orangeburg, having told of John
son and at the same time acknowl-
edging that he himself had stolen
mail at Denmark. This negro priso-
ner will be tried for State offences
before the United States will take
hold of him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
DIR. Watson at Home.

Rev. E. o. Watson, D. D., pastor of
Trinity Methodist church, returned
to the city last week from Baltimore,
where he had been under treatment
at the Johns Hopkins hospital for
several weeks. The doctors at the
hospital have pronounced the malady
from which DR.. Watson was suffer-
ing as being entirely cured. 1t was
not found necessary to operate, but
he was subjected to very thorough
treatment, being, as it were, divided
up into sections, and specialist put
to work on each section. The doctor
says he feels fine, though, of course,
he has not yet fully recovered his
strength. He wishes it announced
that he will preach next Sunday as
usual, the public being cordially IN
vited to be present
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Death of Little Girl.

Little Christine, the two-year-old
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. J. o. Rit-
ter, of Olar, died in this city at the
home of her grandmother, Mrs. b.
A. Smoak, Monday morning. The re-
mains were inferred Tuesday morn
ing at Southend cemetery, Revs. r.
O. Watson and Achille Sassard con-
Quoting the funeral services. The lit
tie girl had been i'll for several
weeks, and was a few days ago car
ried to a hospital for an operation
but as she appeared to be improving
rapidly, an operation was not thought
necessary. Mr.. and Mrs. Ritter have
the sympathy of large circle o1
friends.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
L. ID. G.. Meeting.

Mrs. E. R. Hays and Miss Acdys
HAYS were hostesses to the F. NJ.
Bamberg chapter on Tuesday after
noon. There was an unusually large
attendance upon this meeting to plan
for the Edisto district meeting, to be
help with this chapter on April 5th.
Plans we're completed and a royal
day is expected. The session Will be
held at 2:30 o'clock in the graded
school auditorium, to which the pub
lie is most cordially invited. After
routine of business the literary pro-
gramme was enjoyed. A vocal solo
was sung by Mrs. H. N. FOLK. A
COPY of a letter, written by one OF
Sherman's men and found on the
streets of Columbia during Sher-
mans occupation of that city, was
read by Mrs. Robt. Black. Two solos
were sung by Miss Copeland. After
adjournment, the hostesses served a
delightful salad course with hot cof-
fee
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
F.. II. Steedly Convicted.

E. R. Steedly, of this county, was
tried in the United States court at
Florence last week, and found guilty
on two charges of misusing the mails
He was sentenced to serve three
months on one charge and four
months on the other; with fine OF
500 in each case.
Steedly was alleged to have adver-
tised certain articles in the news
papers for sale. Parties are said to
have forwarded Steedly money fol-
the advertised goods, but it was
charged that he would not forward
the goods as advertised. This led to
an investigation of his operations
which resulted in his arrest.
In the Florence correspondence tc
the News and Courier, it is stated
that "he seemed to have sold every
thing under the sun and never to
have had anything that he sold, but
he would get the checks and he had
a peculiar way of getting them. He
would sell in one name, get certified
checks and endorse the name on
them, return to the bank to get New
York exchange made out to himself
and he would collect that, but his
game was broken up
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
WANT A. c. l.. EXTENSION.
Orangeburg Trying to Have Road
Built From Bamberg to Lorine.

The advisability and advantages to
be derived from the undertaking of
building a line of railroad from a
point at Lorine siding on the west
side of the South Edisto to Bamberg
will be brought TO the attention of
the Atlantic Coast Line railroad by
representatives of the Orangeburg
chamber of commerce. This matter
has just been taken up by the local
commercial body and the Importance
of the plan was readily recognized
and no time will be lost in bringing
it to the attention of the proper rail-
road officials. There is now a short
line of railroad running from Bam-
berg to Ehrhardt, connecting with
the A. C. L. to Green Pond. This
line is operated by the Atlantic Coast
Line railroad. BY building the few
miles of track between the two points
mentioned above, the trains on that
line could be operated on into
Orangeburg.
The distance between the point at
Lorine siding on the line of the A. T..
l.. and Bamberg is about four and a
half miles. The cost of this short
stretch of track would be insignlfl-
cant compared with the amount OF
business which would be turned to
the A. C. L. by the opening up or
this line. By building the track at
that point, the same bridges which
are now used by the A. c. L. would
answer all purposes and there would
be no new bridges to be built to span
the river.
It is proposed, if the railroad COM
pany agrees to build this track TO
have the trains operated between
Ehrhardt and Orangeburg. The
schedules could be so arranged as 10
he of great convenience to the travel
ing public and would put the lower
part of the State in direct touch with
two of the main trunk lines OF the
South.
The attention of the chamber OF
commerce was brought to this mat
ter in a way that it is believed that
something in this direction will be
ACCOMPLISHED before very long. The
officials of the Atlantic Coast Line
will be invited to discuss the matter
at q very early date.-Orangeburg
Evening News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Apollo Music Club Meeting.

One of the most delightful meet
ings of the music club season was
held with Miss Bessie Armstrong
Wednesday afternoon, March 9Th. In
spite of disagreeble weather, the at
tendance was good, and Miss Arm
strong proved charming hostess. A
delightful salad course was served at
the end of the music programme,
which was as follows: Vocal solo,
intermezzo, "Cavaleria Rusticana'
(Mascagni)-Mrs. H. N. Folk; vocal
solo, "I Dreamt I Dwelled in Marble
Halls" (Balf)-Miss May Zeigler;
instrumental duet, I'll Trovatore
(Verdi) Misses Louise Folk and
Lalla Byrd; vocal solo, ''Toreador's s
Song" (Carmen-Bizet)-Miss Moselle
Copeland; vocal solo, ''The Last Rose
of Summer" (Flatow)-Miss Ruth
Byrd.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
A Moonlight Fish Fry.

One of the most enjoyable events
of the season was Friday night,
March 10, when Miss Bessie Lee
Walker entertained a number of her
friends on Edisto river at Tucker S
Ferry. In spite of the inclement
weather a large crowd attended, en-
joying every moment. The wind be-
came so high the folks got alarmed
and went to the school house nearby,
where they spent the rest of the even
ing.
Getting supper ready was of much
interest to all. The cooks were kept
busy until $50 o'clock, when a
bounteous table was spread to all.
The supper consisted of fried hsh'
fish stew, country ham, loaf bread
and fried bread (what some folks
call red horse bread), pickles, and
coffee with whipped cream.
The invited guests were: Misses
Myrtle Critcher, OF west End' N. w.
Clytie Sanders, WATERFORD; Marion
and Ruth Byrd, Branchville; Blanche
Edwins, Orangeburg; Sheba Good
win. Smoaks; and Marie Rhoad'
Branchville; Messrs. Roy EdWlns'
Orangeburg; George Harley, Elloree;
Joe Berry, smoaks; Eugene Walker
Herbert Herndon, Roy Hunter, Earl
Summers, John and Boyd Rhoad'
Branchville.
When 12 o'clock came the folks
went away saying a better time hao
never been spent; each one wishing
Miss Walker would give another Try
soon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
The One Biggest Offer.

A few weeks ago We were COM
PEELED to part company with 6S good
friends because they failed to renew
their subscriptions. We regretted
this very much, but it takes good
hard coin of the realm to run news
paper. We now have another batch
Of subscriptions which We will have
to take off unless we receive remit
tances at once.
We have just concluded arrange
ments with the Progressive Farmer
for a whirlwind campaign of collect
ing subscriptions. Here is our new
est and best offer: One years sub
scription to The Bamberg Herald,
$3.50; six months subscription to
the Progressive Farmer, SOC; total
$500. On receipt of $50 both will
be sent to any Herald subscriber for
the time specified. If your subscrip-
tion is in arrears, pay it up in full
and at least three months in advance,
and we will include the Progressive
Farmer six months free of charge.
Get busy quick! This offer closes
March 31st. That is the date fixed
by the farm paper as the end of the
offer. So do not delay; send in youl
remittance today. You know what
the Progressive Farmer is and you
know what The Herald is. We don't
expect to waste space or time try
ing to tell you about either. Just
send in your remittance today. All
we ask is $3.50, provided that will
pay you up at least three months in
advance. If it won't pay you three
months in advance, add enough to it
to make the remittance do so. Well
do the rest. But we will have to get
'em quick. Don't wait; send your
remittance today.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Death of Young Girl.

Geneva Padgett, the 13-year-olo
daughter of the late Mr.. Nathan D.
Padgett. died at her home about three
miles from the city in the Clear Pono
section on Tuesday, of acute indlges'
tion. The remains we're Inferred yes
terday near the Spring Branch
church. Little Geneva was a brlgh'
little girl, and her death came as a
great shock to her family and friends
She was in good health up to re"
hours before her death. The bereaV'
ed family have the sympathy OF
large circle of friends.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Graham Chapter Meeting.

Denmark, March 1.-THE Graham
chapter, u. D. c., met with Mrs. 5.
r. Love Thursday afternoon. There
was large attendance. The meet
ing opened with prayer and the min
utes of the last meeting were read
and approved. 1t was the regular
time for the election of officers, but
it was moved and carried that the
election be postponed until Novem-
Der. Delegates were elected to the
district meeting to be held in BAN
berg, April 5th. An interesting paper
was read by the historian. A salad
course was served by the hostess.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16

Laurens, March 12.-The clos
ing services of the Rev. NJ. l..
Lawson's pastorate of the First Bap-
list church, were held this morning.
The service brought together large
congregation, many members of other
churches of the city joining the Bap-
lists in the farewell exercises. In
his discourse, preached at II o'clock,
Mr.. Lawson made no reference to
the occasion then marking the sever
ance of pastor and flock, but at the
conclusion of the sermon, following
short congregational conference,
DR.. L. S. Fuller, one of the senior
deacons, came forward and in behalf
of the church membership presented
to the retiring pastor and his good
wife a chest of handsome silverware
in token of the esteem and love the
church bears toward these two lead
ers and coworkers in the earthly
kingdom. DR.. Fuller's presentation
speech was pronounced a gem, and
taken together with Mr.. LaWson's S
kindly words of appreciation in re-
sponse, kindled the undisguised emo
tions in the hearts of all present. 1t
was an affecting scene and will long
be remembered.
Mr. Lawson rendered his resigna-
ton as pastor of the First Church
several weeks ago, making 1T eftec-
tive March 18th. With great reluc-
tance and genuine regret the reslg-
nation was accepted. Mr. Lawson
came to the Laurens church three
years ago from Camden, and his pas
torate has been markedly successful,
a benediction to the congregation
over which he presided and to the
community in which he labored so
faithfully and we'll. He will remain
in the city for a few weeks longer
it is stated, before moving to VAL
dosta, Ga., where, it is understood,
a new pastorate awaits him. No an
nouncement has been made as to a
successor to Mr. Lawson, but this
matter is in the hands of a special
committee and it is probable that a
recommendation will be Forthcoming
at an early date.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Negro Killed at Denmark.

Yesterday morning Coroner Zeig-
ler was called to Denmark to hold an
inquest over the body of Leon Wat
son. a negro, who was shot and kill
ed Tuesday by another negro, Govan
Rice, it is said. Rice has made his
escape, and up to yesterday after
noon, had not been arrested.
The affair happened at Denmark
Tuesday night, about 9 or 10 o'clock
It is said that a dispute over a wom-
an precipitated the killing. Two bull
lets entered the dead negro, one 60
ing completely through his BODY
causing almost instant death.