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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Orangeburg District Conference.

The Orangeburg district confer
ence will meet March 13, at Den
mark. The opening sermon will oe
preached Tuesday evening by Rev. R
R. Doyle.
The conference will give especia
attention to preparation for the edu
cational campaign beginning Apri
the first, and as full attendance a:
possible is desired from the first ser
vice through the last. Representa-
tives from the colleges and the edu
cational commissioner will be ex
pected there, with messages suitable
to the OCCASION. Every charge lay
leader is earnestly requested to be
present.
The following committees have
been named:
Committee on license to preach
Rev. w. A. Massebeau, chairman; j
C. Guilds, J. NJ. Rogers.
Committee on recommendation tt
annual conference for admission or
trial-Dr. E. o. Watson, chairman
P. B. Ingraham, Geo. H. Bates.
Committee on orders-W. E. Wig
gins, C. B. Burns, R. w. Humph
rieS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Mr.. G. w. Clayton Dead.

Ehrhardt. Feb. 24.-On February
7, about 1910 a. m., Mr. G.. w. Clay
ton, a member of prominent and
influential family of this county, died
at his home in the Oak Grove section,
near Ehrhardt. He was born August
II, 1846, and was, consequently
nearing his list birthday. On June
"a, 1915, he suffered severe stroke
of paralysis, and since that time he
has been going down slowly, and on
December %, 1916, he was taken
with a severe case of lagrippe, but
finally improved some. On the 2Sth
of January he relapsed, finally going
into pneumonia, and the end came.
He was one Of large family of
sons and daughters, all of whom have
passed away except one brother, j.
S. P. Clayton, of Sumter. He is also
survived by his wife and the follow
ing children: Mrs. C. W. Beard,
Bamberg;- Mrs. Isham Goodwin,
Bamberg; Mrs. L. o. Mitchell, Den
mark; Mrs. L. G. Yarley, Lakeland,
Fla; Miss Julia Clayton, Ehrhardt;
Messrs. P. C. Clayton, Columbia; w.
B. Clayton, Fort Logan, Colo; T. c..
Clayton, Richmond, Va, and A. M.
Clayton, Ehrhardt.
The deceased was prosperous
farmer, of the Oak Grove section.
At the outbreak of the Civil war he
enlisted in the service, and served
during the whole war, having been
wounded several times and suffered
three severe cases of pneumonia,
while serving. He was fine type of
the old-time gentleman, and the ex-
ample of his honorable life was i'm
pressive and helpful.
He was a Master Mason for 80
years. He was a member of Carriers
Ford church for several years, until
the erection of Bethany Baptist
church. He served as superintendent
of. Sunday-school just across the
road in front of Bethany church for
30-odd years, and since the building
of Bethany church he has been su-
perintendent of it.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at Bethany church by the Rev. j.
R. Smith and Rev. Fielder, and the
remains were laid to rest in Bethany
church cemetery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
DISTRICT CONVENTION HELD.
Denmark EntertainS Pythians of
Third District.

The convention of the third dis
trict, knights of Pythias, was held
last Thursday with the Denmark
lodge. The convention was we'll at
tended, most of the lodges of the dis
trict being represented.
A public meeting was held in the
morning in the school auditorium, at
which an address of welcome was de-
livered by Mr.. j. Arthur Virgins.
The feature of the public meeting
was an address by Hon Edward A.
Horton, of Canada, representing the
insurance department of the Knights
of Pythias.
After the public meeting, the Py-
thians repaired to the castle hall,
where the business session was held.
Reports from the various lodges were
read, showing the order to be in a
healthy condition throughout the dis
trict. The following grand officers
were present at the meeting: Hon.
Alva NJ. Lumpkin, grand chancellor;
Hon. w. f. Derrick, grand vice chan
cellor; Hon. Herbert E. Gyles, past
grand chancellor.
After the business session, a de-
lightful banquet was served. Mr.. ].
S. J. Faust presided as toastmaster,
and the following toasts were pro-
posed and responded to: Friend
ship, Charity and Benevolence, Hon.
H. E. Gyles, of Aiken; ''The Endow-
ment Rank" Hon. Edward A. Hor-
ton, of Canada; THE Order" Hon.
A. NJ. Lumpkin, Columbia; "The La
dies Fair" Hon. W. E. Derrick,
Orangeburg.
The entertainment provided by the
Denmark lodge, and the people of the
town generally, was all that could be
wished for, and the delegates and
visitors were profuse in their praises
of the reception accorded them.
DR.. R. Mead Hammond, of Mont
morenci, was reelected secretary, and
Fairfax was chosen as the next meet
ing place in August.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Teacher Training at Carlisle.

The field secretary was indeed
gratified to find that in answer to his
request last year to all the schools
to begin teacher training course,
Prof. Guilds had established such a
course at Carlisle and that three
classes are taking the course as part
Of the required course of study. 1t
is hard to estimate the tremendous
good to come from this work. The
work of the church is stagnant In
many places because of lack OF train
ed leadership. Our schools and COL
leges have not been able to give
more than a minor course in Blble
and ethics, and when our graduates
have returned they have not been
more trained for the church work
than would be the lawyer or doctor
who had attended only literary col
lege. A careful study of conditions
will convince us that such is true.
Graduates in music cannot play and
sing hymns frequently, and teacher
training classes cannot be organized
in many schools because even the col
lege graduates have not taken the
course. And the narrow, short sight
ed policy of many of our churches
and churchmen is due not to real
meanness but to lack of vital
knowledge concerning the great work
of the church and particular train
ing in it. Carlisle is taking the
First Standard Course" as its text
book, and when the young men and
young women taking the course have
finished, they will be distinct asset
in extending the course to our local
schools. Columbia, Lander and Wof-
ford will follow as soon as possible.
It is expected that strong chairs can
be put in when this campaign Is
brought to a successful finish. But
meanwhile let us take off our hats
to Carlisle and to the self-sacrificing
teacher who has undertaken this
monumental work. Trinity now has
the entire junior class taking the
course and many seniors taking an
elective course. And soon it will be
so in all, as soon as our people realize
and make it possible. God grant the
day is near.-W. C. Owen, in South
ern Christian Advocate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Planning Boil Weevil Meeting.

Arrangements are being made by
the Chamber of Commerce for the
holding of a meeting of farmers and
others on April 9Th to discuss the
boil weevil situation, and prepare for
methods of combating this enemy of
the cotton farmer.
DR.. E. o. Watson, a member of the
committee appointed to prepare for
this meeting, said yesterday that he
had received letter from DR.. W. W.
Long stating that if nothing prevent
ed he would be present at the meet
ing. A letter was also received from
Governor Manning indicating that Ire
would probably be present. Further
announcements concerning this meet
ing will be given later.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
TO DISCONTINUE BUSINESS.
Sale of New South Insurance Co. Will
BE Made.

\ meeting of the directors of the
New South Fire Insurance company
was held in the Offices of the COM
pany one day last week, at which the
matter of Teinsuring the company S
business was considered. In view of
the return of the old line insurance
companies to the State, and the
further reason that a good premium
has been offered, the directors en-
powered the president, Mr.. H. NJ.
Graham, to make a sale of the pre-
MUM accounts of the company in
entirety.
This deal is now in process of con-
summation, and will in all probabili-
ty be concluded within the next ten
days.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Meeting Of Civic League.

A meeting of the Civic league was
held Friday afternoon, February %,
at the home of the president, Mrs.
A. w. knight.
It was the regular time for elec-
ton of officers and very little other
business was transacted.
The money the league now has on
hand was divided between three COM
mittees, the graded school, the play
grounds. and the Simmons cemetery,
with the understanding that these
committees go to work and raise as
much money as possible to add to
that amount.
The Simmons cemetery committee
has a good many plans in view for
beautifying that spot.
The result of the election was as
follows: Mrs. w. P. Jones, director;
Mrs. G. F. Bamberg, vice president;
Mrs. A. W. knight, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. NJ. E. Aver, treasurer;
Mrs. J. ]. Cleckley, corresponding
secretary.
Mrs. Jones would not accept the
presidency, but consented to act as
director for two months, and during
that time she hopes to have a regu-
lar whirlwind campaign.
All the members were urged to get
enthusiastic and do their individual
and collective best to help make our
town cleaner, more sanitary and at
tractive. The members all promised
loyal support to our director in all
of her plans and undertakings.
The spring months are the most
important months of the year in
Civic league work. Precautions used
then. to a great extent, insure a
healthful town for the remainder OF
the season.
The hostess served delightful re-
freshments. after which the meeting
adjourned to meet with Mrs. c. j. S
Brooker. Friday, March 9th.-Con-
tributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
To Conduct Campaign.

South Carolina Methodists are pre-
pairing to conduct whirlwind cam
paign in April for the raising of the
100000 educational fund for the
Methodist educational institutions OF
this State. Carlisle school will be a
beneficiary of this fund to the extent
of $4,000, and on this account,
much local interest is attached to the
campaign. In view of the fact that
Carlisle is to participate in this fund
the campaign will be started in this
county on March 18th.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Enterprise Stockholders Meet.

At the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Enterprise Bank,
of Bamberg, held in the offices of the
bank last week, all of the directors
of the bank were reelected. The di-
rectors, in turn, held their annual
meeting, and all Of the present Of
fcers were reelected with the excep-
ton of Mr.. J. E. Newsom, cashier,
who had previously handed in his
resignation on account of i'll health.
Mr.. w. D. Coleman was elected cash
ier to succeed Mr.. Newsom.
Six hundred dollars was added to
the surplus account, the usual di-
vidend was paid, and nice sum car
ried to the undivided profits account.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Carlisle Notes.

On next Friday evening at $3.50
o'clock in the auditorium Of Carlisle
school a defamation contest will be
staged. There will be four speakers
two from each of the boys liter
ary societies. Messrs. McCants and
w. C. Smith will represent the Beach
society, while Messrs. Goodwin and
DuBose, n, will speak for the Kilgo
society. The winner of this declama-
ton contest will represent Carlisle
school in the State high school and
prep. school meet in Columbia in the
spring. The public is cordially in
vited next Friday evening.
Prof. 7. w. Shannon, author
teacher, and lecturer, presented four
lectures to the public from the Car
Isle auditorium Tuesday. He lee
tured Tuesday morning to the stu
dents of Carlisle and the public
schools. In the afternoon he ) ad-
dressed the young men and boys
Later in the afternoon Mr.. Shannon
spoke to an audience of ladies. Tues
day night at $50 he spoke to a mix
ed audience. All of these lectures
were we'll attended and greatly ap
preciated. Mr.. Shannon is conduct
inc a great work and were his work
not so we'll known it woulu be dis
cussed here. There is always room
in Bamberg for a lecturer of Mr.
ShannOn's type. ,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Executive Committee Meeting.

At a! meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce,
Friday afternoon many problems OF
the town and surrounding communi-
ty were discussed. Among them was
the securing of a number of speakers
to lecture before the citizens of Bam-
berg and the farmers of the sur
rounding community. The secretary
was instructed to get in touch with
some of these speakers. - ,-.''---
1t is the purpose of the Chamber
of Commerce to help in securing bet
ter roads for the county and to aid
in a movement to pave Main street.
For some time the citizens Of our
town have seen the need Of such
move and progress is now being made
along these lines. So, with the CO.
operation of the citizens of Bamberg,
we will in a short tine have a town
clean and pretty, worthy Of its name:
sThe livest and prettiest little town
in the State"
The committee appointed next
Tuesday night, the 9Th, for the time
of the next meeting of the board OF
directors. Every member of the di-
rectors is urged to be present in the
directors Office of the Bamberg
Banking Co. promptly at eight
o'clock. A number Of important
matters are to be discussed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Mrs. Black Entertains.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs.
Robert Black entertained for the
teachers of the Bamberg graded
school. Her lovely home was taste
fully decorated with yellow chrysan-
themums and ferns. Two courses OF
most sayory refreshments were serv-
ed in the spacious dining room.
Mesdames H. n. Folk and Henry
Henderson, and Misses FRANKIE Folk
and Urma Black contributed musical
ly much to the enjoyment of the
party.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Mrs. Mcmillan, mother of Mrs.
Josh Lott. died in this city last
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lott
very suddenly. The remains were
inferred Saturday at Southend ceme-
terry.
A two weeks session of the court
of common pleas will convene in
Bamberg next Monday. with Judge
Gary presiding. The jurors for both
weeks of court appeared in the last
issue of The Bamberg Herald.
Yesterday was the last day upon
which to pay taxes with the two per
cent. penalty. Today the seven per
cent. penalty goes into effect. Treas
urer Jennings states that quite a
number of taxpayers have failed to
settle with him as yet.
The wife of Mr.. George McCor-
mick died very suddenly last Satur-
day morning at o'clock at her home
near the city. Mr. and Mrs. McCor-
mick's baby died on Thursday previ-
Gus. Mr.. Mccormick resides on the
plantation of Mr.. L. P. Mcmillan.
The Woman's Missionary society,
of the Baptist church. will observe
the March week of prayer, beginning
March 4th and continuing through
the week. The meetings will be held
at 4 D. M, at the church. All mem
bers are asked to attend these meet
ings and visitors are cordially In
vited.
Bail has been granted by Judge
Gary to w. L. McPhail, who is charg-
ed with the killing of H. ". Walker,
at Midway, in December, in the sum
of $4,000. Bond was being arranged
yesterday for Mr.. McPhails liberia
ton from jail Criminal court will
not convene in Bamberg again until
next fall, at which time it is expect
ed that Mr.. McPhail will be tried.
United States Marshall James l..
Sims came to Bamberg Tuesday night
to take into custody four prisoners
wanted by the federal authorities for
breaking into a car at Denmark.
Some time ago three negroes and one
white man were tried and convicted
by the Denmark town authorities and
sent to the gang for this offence. The
car being an interstate shipment, the
men will now be tried by the federal
court.
Saturday Herman Kittrell was shot
and seriously wounded by Monnie
Jones, both negroes, On the planta-
tion of Mrs. J. F. Jennings. kittrell
was brought to the city, given medl-
cal attention, and later carried to the
VOORHEES, school hospital. Jones was
arrested and lodged in jail. 1t is
said that no words passed between
the negroes previous to the shooting,
and the reasons for the shooting
seem to be rather vague.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

The largest teapot in the world
was made at Shirgaki, 200 miles
from Toxic, Japan. 1t measures
three feet three inches in diameter
and without the handle is three feet
six inches high. When the wicker
handle is raised the peapot is five
feet six inches high.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
Weather Forecast.

The United States weather bureau
has issued the following forecast for
the week:
For South Atlantic and East Gulf
States: Local rains are probable
Tuesday or Wednesday and about
Friday, fair weather will prevail at
other times. Temperature will be
about normal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

Some estimates place the quantity
of timber that will be required by
the countries now at war at 50,000,-
900 cubic feet.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

Lost-Stock Certificate No. 40,
dated February 4, 1907, Peoples
Bank. Notice is hereby given that
after legal advertisement l shall ap-
ply for a new certificate. G. MOVE
DICKINSON, Bamberg, S. C. As.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

Why Let Your storage batteries
run down? We have installed up-to-
date machinery and guarantee all
work. Electric troubles speciality.
MUTUAL GARAGE, Denmark, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

Taken Cp-Two COWS, one cream
colored yearling, no horns; other
light red, horns cut off. Owner may
get same by paying expenses. H. H.
CLAYTON, Olar, S. G. 1t.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

For Rent.-Desirable store on Main
street, now occupied by Price & John
son. Possession given March 1st.
Apply to Mrs. S. H. COUNTS, Bam-
berg, S. G. tt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

Statesmen Wanted-To solicit Or
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Ad-
dress LINCOLN OIL co., Cleveland,
Ohio. 1t.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements Under This Head 2Sc.
For % Words or Less.

For Sale-Two squares galvanized
roofing, less than manufacturers
prices. Apply J. E. NEWSOM. tt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-01

Lost-Gold locket with initials u.
J. c." on one side and IN. C. C.%% on
opposite side. Reward if returned to
J. ]. CLECKLEY, Bamberg, S. C. 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
4. A. A. EXECUTIVE BOARD
TO MEET IN CLEVELAND
PRESIDENT IL. NJ. Rowe Says Motor We
hicles Will Play Important Part
In Future Developments.
TIME TO LINK ROAD ARTERIES
Most-Csed Roads Must BE Prepared
Tor the Hardest Possible Kind OF
,Sage-Series OF Clubs, Including
Mexican Club, Joins the y. n. A..

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 2S.--AIay
20 is the date decided upon by the A.
a. A. executive board for the holding
OF the annual meeting OF the board Of
directors. to take place In Cleveland
At the Hollcnden Hotel
- rms years gathering will have a
decided business atmosphere. because
OF existing war conditions and tie
further fact that the motor vehicle
and the highways may play prominent
ana vital parts in near future develop
ments," announces President II. NJ
Rowe. who thus comments on the prcs-
ent situation:
Honds Help Marketing.
Never before In the history OF tho
country has there been a more urgent
lime for the Improvement Of the hiGn-
ways and the linking together Of these
arteries. for never before we're agri-
culture and military necessities so
closely fnterrelated. We must raise
more foodstuns and We must get these
products to the nearest market In the
most economical manner, We mus,
prepare the most used roads for the
hardest possible kind of usage This
Is tho moment TO weld ourselves into
real nation and TO recognize the evil
dent fact that the good OF any one
section is Of concern to all other parts
OF the country. One cannot measure
national benefits with a yardstick. but
we are starting in TO think in the big
Gcst unit. and il is the motor-driven
vehicle and the travclabie highway
which Jointly arc accelerating this
countrywide understanding and rcla-
tionship."
Mexican Club .JoIna 4. 4. \.
Among the score Of motor clubs and
several thousand members admitted at
the April session of tho executive
board was the club Automovilista Ja-
<iisciense OF Guadalajara. Mexico. In
its application the Mexican orsauiza-
ton stated that all OF it's tncmbcrs
would be pleased TO be associated with
tho a. a A., and asserted that 1T
would surely be Of mutual benefit To
tho two great nations on the American
Continent who are such close neigh
hors when tho day comes that will
see road from Washington to Mex
tco City. such as now exists from
Washington TO San Francisco" The
Guadalajara Club explains that lis
principal activity will be 10 bring
tabout the early building OF highways
so that there will be a more complete
exchange OF commercial socialjty be-
tween the two countries and rhc better
knowing OF each other"
Upon motion Of President Rove. sec
onded by former President John \
Wilson. tho y. y. y. passed resolutions
OF patriotic character Wherein tho
national body summarized the express
sions OF State and local motor clubs
throughout tho country in offering
mobilizinE and other cooperation to
President Wilson in tho comprehensive
war preparation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
MEW-TYPE ARMORED
CAR TOURING COUNTRY
Real War Machine to Make Quick
Dnshes Throughout Country.
Manned by Marines.

WASll1NGTON. -. G.. April IS. Tho
newest type OF war machine. the King
armorcd motor ear, is to be sent ont all
over the country by officers OF the
Enitcd States Marin" Corps for the
purpose of stimulating cnlistmcnts
Under direction OF Major-Gcncral Bar-
nett. commnndant OF marines. and Ma
jor Seth Williams, quartermaStcr,
United states Marine Corps. ;hc coun-
try Is TO witness 81 sight such az very
f"w pcopl" have seen, bcforc-a real
MAR machine making quick dashes
throughout the land
The car. which ctrrics u stantlar d
eight -cylindcr King chassis. is the
last word in tho light typo Of wal
machine. ], is manned by three ma
rincs, wearing full uniform. and armed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29

With revolvcrS The car itself is cuuip-
ped with i'cnct rapid-fre gun. and
mas all the appearance OF being just
WHAT 1t is--a fast-movinE destructive
land cruiser built to meet unexpected
emergencies and already proven to be
big factor In the future service OF
tn" Marine Corps and tho army.
The government plan liz to have n
p'iot car go ahead of the armorcd
motor car. This pilot car will carry
commissioned officers to arrange for
the reception Of the car on it's arrival
IN various cities. The car will not re-
main in any ono place very long. The
itinerary is now being arranged by
Major Seth Williams. and includes
nearly every state east OF tho Rocky
Mountains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
Auto. Pnpulur In Anr,,,

Ihirty-'hrce automobiles. twenty
seven horse teams twenty
four buggies. six horse riders and two
OK carts visited town Saturday on bus
mess or pleasure. news in
SOttOway Record
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-12

Do you ever consider what a novelty
to Eastern people a ~typically western
newspaper like The Silver State is?