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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
What He Wanted.

''Is there any mail for John or
me?" inquired the general delivery
patron.
you're strangers to me-" retorted
the postal clerk. ''Do you suppose
can tell peoples names by looking at
them?''
81 don't see that it makes any diff
ference if am a stranger. Look and
see if there is any mail for John or
me-John Orr Mee."
He got his letter from much sub
dued postal clerk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AL persons having claims against
the estate of Richard Morris, de-
ceased, will file the same, duly item
lied and verified, with the undersign-
ed executors, on or before the 31st
of March, 1916, and failing to file
same on or before said date will be
barred; and all persons indebted to
said estate will make payment to
said executors.
AMELIUS F.. MORRIS,
JULIUS w. NORRIS,
Feb 21. 1916. Executors.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16
Fire Insurance..

Many fire insurance companies are
withdrawing from South Carolina on
account of the new law passed by the
last legislature regulating the Tariff
association. l have ample facilities
for handling all fire risks in old line
companies. Give me your business.
John F. Folk, Bamberg, S. C.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16

G. Ernest Magee, of Lynn, has
completed a record of having attend
ed Sunday-school for twenty years
without missing a Sunday. He be-
gan when he was 13 years of age.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16

During the six months from April
to September, 1915, $40 motor cars
Of American make we're imported in
to India, as against 407 made in
Great Britain.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16

Mr.. Junior Berry, of Branch
Vile, spent Saturday and Sunday in
the city with relatives.
Prof. J. G.. Guilds and Prof. w.
G.. Duncan will leave this morning
for Columbia to attend the teachers
association. Prof. Guilds will re-
spond to the address of welcome.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-03-16

wish thank you first all, the have ia
promise with your liberal patronage in the future as
please your every We have left nothing undone to
line goods department. than have previously
SUTS-We showing the complete line of sprin
them wool taeta just good and stylish as
ciate what you really get at HI oton's.
DREssES-These showing in taffeta crepe de cl
think you will be pleased with the prices and Styles Our
plete in every respect.
OF course you find lines of hosiery gloves cors
anything would expect to find in modern lad
All we ask is opportunity We shall expect you and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
WILL ESTABLISH FISH
HATCHERY IN VIRGINIA
Federal Government Co-Operates
With Commissioner John $.
Parsons, of This State.
WILL REsToCK TIDAL RIVERS
Extensive Plans Made for Propaga-
ton of 'heaSantS, Wild Turkey
and Other Game Biris-Hcrd OF
Elk for Virginia Mountains.

Arrangements have been completed
10y Commissioner John :. Parsons of
til" Fish and Game department, for
the establishment OF "a fish hatchery
"n the pamunkey River. just below
,he indian reservation. 1t will be op-
Grated jointly by the State and the
Federal government.
The establishment Of the hatchery
marks the first step in the carrying
out Of the comprehensive propagation
plans Of the enlarged game depart
incn. While other States have spent
vast sums OF money in the scientific
propagation OF wild lifc-notably, New
York. which spent 100000 last year
Virginia, chiefly because II never had
an effective state wide game law. has
never engaged in this activity. The
Fish and Game Commission, however.
is already engaged in working out
plans Tor restocking the states hunt
Ing and fishing preserves. 4 begiu
ming in this direction will be made at
AN early date with "A farm on which
,ho State Will raise phcasants, wild
turkeys and other game birds.
STATE AND FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT COOPERATE
The government maintains "a hatch
CRY At Wythcyillc for the propagation
81 fish intended for distribution in the
inland waters The ncw hatchery on
'h- Itmuik"N VIII DC the nTSt III the
history ot the Commonwealth in which
the state VII. take AN active part.
Tine plant aud apparatus will be in
stalled by the Federal government.
which sill also supply expert to
supervise the hntChing operations. The
state sill provide the site and supply
tho help.
Commissioner Parsons said yesterday
that the hatchery Will probably be in
operation early next spring. II Will
propagate shad and yellow perch, which
.:il! he released in the tidal rivers Of
IN. Immediate vicinity. IN: oyster
polio. feet will h.. used In collecting
the .EgS for the hatchcry's use. The
.hah spa WING season opens late in
March and lasts five or six weeks
About this tim. the oyster police fleets
duties hay. become light. and its en-
u'uymcnt i'm the new work viii he
without added expense to the depart
inont
Cnit"d states Senator Swanson adj
Iisod Commissioner Parsons Yesterday
that hc has received word from Secre-
tary Lane. OF tho Department Of the
interior. that a herd Of my elk viii
H., son; I" Virginia from Yellowstone
National Park. 70 be used IN stocking
Tho mountain regions OF this state
Trcrc are IT present no elk ia Viz
riuiu Commissioner Parsons aid that
TWENTY-FIVE Of the animals would bc
-et rrcc in the Allegheny section and
iNcnry-nve IN the Eluc Ridge. y
closed season of five years viii then
be- declared ia order that the game
may have opportunity 70 multiply
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
W0nnen's Coats
5 gnq 81 1j in Style $l9.75

About hundred of the Smartest Coats shown
this season.
They, comprise every wanted material style and
color. .t
out: .A
Beautiful Coats with fur-trimmed collars and cuffs:
also Goats With velvet collars and cuffs while others
of self-material.
Among these several models bought especially
for misses and small The large sizes range u
to A bust.
Veours, Broadcoths Wool Velours Persans and
Fancy NovetiesCoas for all OCCASIONS street motor
ing dress and for general wear
We're satisfied that Coats the equal of these hay
certainly not in such extensive variety W
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
STUART AND POLLARD
GUESTS AT BRYAN DINNER
CnN~rnur and -Attorney-t:enerai OF
ttrGinfn Invited 10 Attend Anuir In
Washington on Wednesday,.

Governor stuart and .Attorncy-Gen-
oral Pollard yesterday received cards
inviting them to be guests at the din
Nor that the Democrats Of the National
capital Viii tender TO William lem
niucs Bryan At the Hotel La ayettc
next Wednesday evening.
The function has been planned in
recognition Of the Commoncr's work
IN the West, which was almost dis
painfully overlooked by the campaign
managers OF both parties. MIR. Bryan
carried the Wilson message through
The great country west OF the Misss-
sippi. largely II is said, at his own
expense. !; was this section Of the
stu!tcd states which returned the I'M
expected Democratic majorities which
wiped out the heavy Hughes plurality
"r th" East and Won the day for the
President.
The committc" having III" dinner in
charge Is composed of United States
senators Henry l.. Ashurst. Henry Hol-
lis. Henry L.. Myers and James X
Nardaman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
The Store That Takes the
Worry Out of Christmas"

season after season we've served this community
WIN quality of goods that has given eminent sal
siaction Our reputation in this direction warrants
hberal share of your patronage il YOU are to make
your Christmas Gitt-Gving the success you want II
be. 80 '"t ~
we've Introduced innovations to help make Sc
icctonS ENJOYABLE and giving easy. One of these is
lhc New Ccntemeri Glove Gift Card which any of the
Sacsadies at the glove counter will happy to tell
you anout u Will save lot time, and besides
u S poor Christmas when woman doesn't receive
pair of gloves. $500
non the furnishings. fabric. wearing appa REL
linen fancy goods, jewery and OF her denart ment.
arc Drumming over with helpful ideas-all priced "a
low as Is consistent with QUALITY!
This is our invitation for you to come in and shon
around Bit even though you may have no thought
of buying - e''
Our pleasure is your service
Yours very truly.
THE SHOPPING CENTER,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03

With each succeeding day-from now on
these crowds will become greater and create
and you know full well by past experience tn
the sooner you do your Xmas Shopping the mo
you'll have to choose from-also you'll ha
more tme-and salespeople will have more tir
to give you. What better time to begin tn;
RIGHT NOW?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03

crease the reading Of worthwhile literature
This movement is not only of interest to grown
ups, but childrens classics also included and it
is Tor the children that the following books
particular interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03

BY Ross Kay. Cloth. Large
l2mo. illustrated. Per vol.
90 cents.
Great events are the fore
runners of great deeds The
big European war. one Of the
greatest epoch MAX ing events
in the worlds history. has
been chosen by one of the
beSt-k nown writer's of juve-
nile fiction as the scene Of a
series of thrilling stories Of
these stirring times.
Not Il descriptions of battles,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
The Every Child Should Know
Series, SOC each

~ ~ $500 '''|'"' nus
- Enrih and Sky Ely Julia Ellen
Essays Every Child by w
Fnir, Tales Every Child Know b.,
bic " "'"'N '>""' ps
'>""''
'>""''' '."i'ch
Every know. I,mton "
~ i"'''oh w
hy
Nab "''N '"""'" w
his Every Child
-N""''
N''""'" '>""''
" '>"""'
Poems Every Child Shou * Edited nv Mar, ,,.
tied by l.
SnhEs
'>'''''
rated. ' ' 7"""'" i>n"" EH Jean NJ Thomp-
muls Every
atcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03

ahead" boy Will read with I'M
nag eing interest There is
acton. dash and snap in every
'aie. vet the tone is healthful
"hu thefc ~ an underlying
vein oi rcSourccfuIneSs and
H',enSth that Is worth while.
-. me Go Ahead Boys on
SmuEglcrs' Island,
=. The 60 AbcnJ I,oxx ,,J
the Treasure Cnyc.
3. The Go A,cnd Ray. ,,d
the Mysterious uld IIouSe.
!. The Go Ahrnd I,n,s a.,
the Islnnd Cnnip.
B. Ihe Go. iheud Hays md
inc Racing Motor Boat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
1t Will Please
ANY Man

if he's a smoker-tO re-
ceive one of these silver
plated, fOur-piece SmOk-
ing Sets; something to
make the good smoke
more enjoyable.
only a man can know
how convenient one is.
The price complete is
5000.
First Floor-Wcst.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
Of Triple Interest to Real Bows
The Boy Scouts of the Air Books

Eight titles, per volume, 5,
The Boy Scouts of the Air
at Eagle Camp.
The Boy Scouts OF the Air
at Greenwood School.
The Boy Scouts Of the Air
in Indian Land.
The Boy Scouts Of the Air
I'm Northern Wilds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03

Might as well get out your gift list-only the
names Of friends whom you wish to remember
will suffice-and come right down to Miller &
Rhoads. Already Xmas buying has begun
Friday and again yesterday it reminded one of
''the few days-before- Xmas, as it used to be
before people realized the logic Of SHOPPING
EARLY"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
This Is to Be
Good Book Week

All over America
the good books, the
aristocrats Of the
world of literature.
are to be brought be-
fore the reading pub
lie this week in a
special effort to in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
Whom i, Do,,ht certainly not in such
Handkerchiefs
the Most Acceptable
of Personal Gifts

q NE Of the very few
~ items a person cant
go wrong in the buying
Of for gifts is l1ANDkER-
CHIEFS. Certainly the
gift seeker cannot mistake
this very opportune time
for making a selection;
now that the Miller &
Rhoads displays are so
wonderfully complete.
Here are IIANDK Err
CHIEFS BY THE THOU
SANDS & different ones
for every conceivable
taste-many Of which arc
attractively boxed, all
ready for giving.
For Women
Sheer Shamrock Lawn Hand
kcrchicfS-one corner cmbroid-
cred in cOlOrs--a box OF 3 for
Doc.
Sheer Lawn Initial Hantikcr-
chicfs--a box of 6 for 3Oc.
Sheer Lawn Handkcrchlcfs
Initials embroidered in color
IA box OF 3 for :S0c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
An Open Letter

Dear Sir Madam Miss
We ask just moment of your time in rhich -
tell you about
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
The Go Ahead Bows

BY Ross Kay. Cloth. Larc.
l2mo. Illustrated. Per vol,
80 cents.
| leave this rule for others
when I'm dead:
lie always sure you're right
THEN GO AHEAD.
David Crockett's Motto.
The love of adventure is in
born in all normal boys Ac-
ton is almost a supreme de-
mand in all the stories they
read with most pleasure.
Here is presented Il series Of
rafting good adventure stc-
rieS which every live go
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03
Grand Jury Meet. To-u,rrov

The hastings Cour, completed its
November term yesterday. The court
VIII convene tomorrow morning for
the December term. There is only a
small number Of cases for the consid-
Grafton OF the grand jury
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-03

= Sheer Lincn initiated Hand
kcrchicfS-b boxes of q for
Sf.O0, $3.50 and 500.
Furc, Linen handkerchief
one corner embroidered in
white or colOrs, Toe each.
Very. Fine Quality Sheer
Linen HandkcrchicfS - hand.
embroidered. zoe each.
Dainty Crepe dc Chine Hand
Observation-Disclosures Of styles
-i5c and 23c each.
For Children
Boxed Iandkerchiefs. put up
to the box. plain. with in
itials or fancy novelty designs
Toe TO soc Il box.
First Floor West.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-10
BIG CHANGE IN
BOWLING FIRM

The Woodward Bowling Alley Co
has filed articles OF Incorporation
and has taken over the interests
OF Fred Postal his sons. Charles
and Harry Postal, and c. " De
Witt, who formerly operated the en-
terpriv a. No % Woodward.ave.
under. the same name, the old com
pany having been dissolved stimuli
taneously with the fling of the ar
ticles by the new concern.
The incorporators are c. II De
Witt, r r.. Ingram John A. Cor
rick. John A. Stewart. z. b. Wizard
otto Nisch. George n. Mutt ". w
Norton. VIM p James John 4 Ford
and u. Donaldson. The officers OF
the new company are as follows.
President and general manager. c
II Dewitt: vice president, L. n
Wizard: treasurer. F. f. ingram
secretary. w w Norton The board
OF directors is made MP of the on
GERS and Otto Misch. George d
Mutt. J. \ Corrick, VIM. P. James
and John A. Stewart.
The 30 bowling alleys are being
thoroughly overhauled. and some
other alterations will be made
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-10
Sport" DraiDs Line
AfCheap Restaurant
Fare, andQuits Force

Just few hours before he was
to be taken of probation and made
regular member OF the department,
Sport" police doc, OF nondescript
breed. with leanings toward being a
bull terrier, disappeared. Thereby
hangs tale.
Detective Pat O'Grady was respon.
sible for Sports introduction into
police circles. The genial ofiicer
was carrying a bevy OF weinerwursts
which he had confiscated in the room
OF a burglar who had entered a Ger
man butcher shop on the west side,
when he encountered Sport"
Attracted partly by the personal
magnetism OF the popular detective
and partly, no doubt. by the edibles
he carried. Sport" followed him TO
police headquarters.
Sport was installed In the ga.
rage as Waterman. and twice during
the night made trips with John Sta.
Piles. driver OF one OF the autos, His
police instinct manifested itself i'm
Immediately when. on the first trip.
as soon as the officers arrived at a
house that had been burglarized. the
dog leaped from the car and dashed
10 the rear of the house TO guard
the back entrance.
Just about the time that the po-
licemen were congratulating them
selves on the fact that they had &C
CURED a frst-class police dog. the
episode occurred that caused sport
10 disappear
Guess I'll go across the street and
get Sport something to eat" re-
marked Staples.
He walked over the thoroughfare,
entered restaurant which sported
a sign. Meals. IS cents. Sport.
candidate for promotion as police
dog. followed He stood outside the
lunch room for a moment. shining
suspiciously, looked al the "15-cents"
sign. then turned. and without even
barked adieu. fed up the street.
Detective Pat O'Grady, Driver John
Staples and a number OF other po-
licemen who had adopted Sport"
now are disconsolate
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-10
PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals addressed 20 the
Department OF Public Works. for
equIpping Bridge Crane in the Gar
bage Loading station at the foot or
Twenty fourth street, with a "a ton
Hand Travelled Monorail Electric
Hoist complete with Collectors and
TROLLEY Wiring, Will be received at
the Office ~ the Commissioner, cry
Hall Detroit until 1000 A NJ, June
18th, 1916
Proposals shall he submitted In
duplicate and shall be accompanied
by certified check for 1915 OF the
amount Of the proposal as surety for
the acceptance OF the contract, pay
able on its face 20 the Department
Of Public Works OF the City OF Dc
troit
The accepted bidder will he re-
quired 20 furnish two bonds. each In
a sum equal 10 the full amount OF
the contract
Bidders are requested 10 visit the
Loading station 10 familiarize them
selves with the conditions Of install
latlon before submitting proposals.
Electric service will be go volt, 3
phase, 50 eye.
The Commissioner reserves the
right 20 reject any or all proposals
and 20 waive all informalities there
In.
GEO ". FENKELL
B-s25 Commissioner,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-10

ment Of Public Works.
The bidder whose tender IS accept
ed VIII hr required 20 furnish with
his contract on approved surety COM
phny bond 20 the city 81 Detroit In
the fun amount % tho contract price
Tor the work conditioned on the full
and faithful performance OF his part
or the contract
The contractor shalt be paid In
bonds Tor frst paving or the proceeds
thereof. II such bonds are purchased
by The Sinking Fund Commissioners.
according TO law.
No bid viii be accepted from any
person or nrm who u In arrears or
default 20 the city OF Detroit
Specifications In details for the
above work may he had on appliCa-
tion 20 the secretary.
Tho Department - Public Works
expressly reserves the right TO reject
any or an proposals
All proposals shall be made IN
duplicate
l4e9 GEORGE " FENK ELL.
B-s}6 Commissioner
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-10
Ordinance No. 39S-

An ORDINANCE 90 amend section
OF Chapter 50 OF the Compiled or
dinsnces OF the city of Detroit fol
the year 1912.
1T Is HEREBY ORDAINED BY
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF DE
rROIT:
Section /. That Section 3 OF
Chapter SO OF the Compiled or
dinances OF the city OF Detroit
for the year 1912, be and the
same r. hereby amended to
read as follows.
twelve districts In the Second
ward. comprising the territory As
follows:
The Second ward shall en-
brace the lands within the fol-
lowing boundary lines. Begin
uing AT the intersection OF the
National Boundary Line with the
center line Of Woodward avenue
extended; thence running north
erly along said line and along
the center line Of Woodward ave-
nue. TO the northerly boundary
line Of the CITY, thence westerly
along said northcrly boundary
line 10 the center limo Of Second
avenue, thence southerly along
the center line ~ Second avenue
10 the center line of Grand Rivcr
avenue; thence southeastorly
along the center line OF Grand
River avenue 70 the intersection
with the center line % First
the center line Of First street
and said line extended 10 the Ma
tional Boundary line, and thence
easterly along the National
Boundard Line to the place of be-
UNLESS otherwise designated.
all street boundary lines OF dis
tricts are the center lines of the
streets)
First Bounded on the
north by State, south by Detroit
river. east by Woodward. west by
First.
Second Bounded on
the north by Grand River and
Adams, south by state. east by
Woodward. west by First
Third Bounded on the
north by High, south by Grand
River and Adams. east by Clif-
ford west by Grand River and
second
Fourth District-Bounded on
the north by High, south by Al
ans, east by Woodward, west by
Clifford.
Fifth District Bounded on the
north by Bagg. south by High,
east by Woodward. west by Sec
Sixth District-Bounded on the
north by Pitcher and stimson'
south Oy Bagg, east by w Ood-
ward. west by Second
Seventh Bounded on
the north by Selden, south by
Pitcher and Stimson, east by
Woodward, west by Second.
Eighth District-Bounded on
the north by Forest. south by
Selden, east by Woodward. west
by Second.
Ninth District-Bounded on the
north by Kirby, south by Forest.
east by Woodward. west by Sec
ond
Tenth Distrlct-Bounded on the
north by Boulevard south by
Kirby. east by Woodward. west
by Second
Eleventh District-Bounded on
the north by Pingree, south by
Boulevard, east by Woodward.
west by Second.
Twelfth District Bounded on
the north by city limits, south
by Pingree, east by Woodward.
west by Second.
Sec .. This Ordinance shall
take immediate effect
Approved June 6, 1915.
ROBERT w. RUTTER,
Acting Mayor.
Attest: RICHARD LINDSAY,
B-S2s City Clerk.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-10
OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT
oF PUeLIC WORKS
D.troit. Mich. June 10. 1915.
PROPOSALS FOR
SORTING ON DUMP

Sealed proposals will he received at
the office OF the Department OF PUP
lie Works. Detroit. Mich. until Wed
nesday, June 81, 1915. at 10 o'clock a.
M. eastern standard time, at which
time and place they will be opened
for the privilege OF sorting on dumps;
Separate proposals will be received
for East Side and West Side,
Bidders are required 10 hle certi-
fed check In the sum OF $4,000 with
the Department OF Public Works, be-
fore the proposals are opened. condi-
toned that should they be the highest
bidders they will within nve days
after being awarded the contract bv
the department. enter into contract
with surety company bond In tho run
estimated amount OF contract.
Checks and proposals 10 be placed
IN separate envelopes.
The right 20 reject any or all pro.
posals Is expressly reserved. All
PROPOSALS 20 be made In duplicate
it4fOl GEO. ~ FEN X ELL,
B-s7S Commissioner.