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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
About the Flag.

The flag is raised at sunrise and
lowered at sunset. But, naturally,
during battle, the flag is not lowered
The Star Spangled Banner inquiries
whether the flag is still there at
break of day. While the fort is un-
der bombardment, or likely to be-
The flag flies even at night. Were it
down it would be hoisted. The army
in the field, that is, actually engaged
in belligerent manoeuvers, raises the
flag at dawn and lowers it at sun
set except the troops be under fire,
in which case, of course, the flag is
not lowered. Lowering the flag, day
or night, might indicate surrender
Indianapolis News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Carlisle school defeated the Co.
lumbia high school at Columbia
Tuesday afternoon by score of "a
to 8.
The junior missionary society Of
the Methodist church will meet in
the church parlors next Friday after
noon. May 4th, at ) o'clock.
Mr.. ]. J. Fickling, engineer on the
B., E. & W.. has moved his family to
Ehrhardt. The B.. E. & w. train re-
mains at Ehrhardt over night.
1t is stated that some OF the farm
ers have plowed up some of their cot
ton crop and planted the land in corn
and other grain, in Bamberg county.
Have your mail delivered every
day at your door. Mail boxes for
sale by The Herald Book Store, 20
cents EACH Strong, durable: an
swers every purpose.
On Friday night in the Carlisle
auditorium Edward Brigham. of
Steinway hall, New York, gave very
interesting and diversified entertain
ment. Mr. Brigham is dramatic
reader and basso profundo of note.
Friday is the last day on which
anyone can enlist for the officers re-
serve corps, which will train at Fort
Oglethorpe. Any man between the
ages of 20'years and nine months
and 40. in good health, can enlist in
this corps.
A large number of Bamberg people
attended the Rivers Bridge memorial
last Thursday. The principal ad-
dress was delivered by DR.. E. 0.
Watson, of Bamberg. The memorial
was largely attended by people from
several adjacent counties. AS usual,
a bountiful dinner was served on the
grounds.
The Peoples Loan and Insurance
company, of Bamberg, was commits
stoned by. the secretary of State last
Wednesday, with a proposed capital
of $4,000. The company will han
die loans on real estate and do gen.
eraf insurance business. The petit
TONERS are A. NJ. Denbow and G. F.
Muckenfuss, the former of Bamberg
and the latter of Walterboro.
The monthly meeting of the .. D.
c. chapter will be held on the 10th;
hostesses, Mrs. J. J. Cleckley and
Mrs. n. P. Smoak Will meet at the
residence of Mrs. J. J. Cleckley at
4:3O o'clock, and every member is
urged to attend and bring wreathes,
as about 35 or 40 are desired to dec
crate the vets graves and large
attendance is urged, as something OF
importance will be discussed, laurel
wreathes mostly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
CaytOn-Witt.

At two o'clock Tuesday afternoon
the marriage ceremony of Miss nellie
Clayton and Mr.. Sandy Lee Witt was
performed at the home OF the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Clayton,
the Rev. Walter Black officiating.
The spacious porch of the home
was decorated with evergreens and
Spanish moss. AS Mendelssohn'
wedding march was being played by
Miss Laura Mcmillan, the bridal par
ty arranged themselves in front OF
the improvised altar. First to enter
was Miss Ethel Logan with Mr.. John
G. Clayton. next came Miss Mamie
Lee Callison with Mr.. John Jordan,
last to enter were the bride and
bridegroom. The bride wore
jaunty suit of kings blue serge,
with brides roses. The bridesmaids
wore afternoon frocks of marquisette
and lace. They carried Killarney
roses. After the ceremony the hap
py couple went directly to their home
at Callison, S. C. The entire party
made the trip in automobiles.
The presents received by the popu-
lar young couple were lavishly and
appropriately bestowed.
For several years Mrs. Witt has
been a popular teacher in this State.
Mr.. Witt is an able and prosperous
planter.
The guests from distant homes
we're: Misses Mamie Lee Callison
and Edna Witt, Mrs. Eva Reynolds,
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Rush, Messrs. B.
H. Rodgers, J. NJ. Witt, J. F. Witt
and John Jordan, of Callison; Mrs.
Mary Wooley, of Charleston; Mrs. R.
l.. Ussery, of Barnwell; Mr.. and Mrs.
c.. w. Clayton and little daughter,
Margaret, OF Columbia; Mr.. ]. G.
Clayton, of Walterboro; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Herndon, Mesdames H. c..
Herndon and Hattie Hutto, of Bam-
berg; Mrs Purdy Aver, OF Olar, and
Rev. Walter Black, of Ruffin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
New Advertisements.
Popular Bank-Wealth.
L. B. Fowler-Don't Stop.

Popular Bank-Wealth.
l.. B. Fowler-Don't Stop.
Enterprise Bank-Draw Check.
Lyon Mfg. Co.-The Beauty Secret.
Farmers & Merchants Bank-For-
tune.
c. R. Brabham's Sons-Marketing
Hogs.
Mack's Drug Store-Drink Hot
Wcter.
w. P. Observation-Disclosures Springs
Water.
Granger Medicine Co.-Pays Csc a
Month.
Town of Bamberg-Treasurer
Report.
J.B. Brickle-We'll Put New Han
die Bars.
Bamberg Banking Co.-A Bank
Account.
Bamberg Banking Cove Reach
and Hold.
Tassco Co.-An Easy Way to Re-
duce Flesh.
VIM. Wrigley Co.-A Little Stick
of Wrigley's.
Black & Black-The Most Beautl'
ful Car in America.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
"REGULAR" TICKET ELECTED.
Citizens Meeting Nominees Elected
by Large Maiorities.

In the town election, held Tues
day, the nominees of the citizens
meeting. held last week. were elect
ed by large majorities. The follow
ing is the result of the election:
Mayor-C. w. Rentz, 161. Mr.
Rentz had no opposition.
Aldermen-J. B. Brickle, Al: L.
G.. Hutto, 40; H. D. Free, -: H. L.
Hinnant. 81: B. C. McDuffie, "a: E.
A. Hooton. 1923: John Cooner. 10:
O. A. Simmons. 116: H. H. Stokes
90; John H. Cope. ia; d. ]. Delk,
|115.
Messrs. Hooton, Cooner, Simmons,
Stokes, Cope. and Delk were elected.
Dr.. F. B. McCrackin was elected
commissioner of public works, to sue
ceed himself, without opposition. re-
ceiving 161 votes.
Mr.. Rentz was the only member of
the retiring council who will be on
the new council. He was formerly
an alderman.
The successful candidates for
mayor and aldermen were nominated
in a citizens meeting held last week.
A day or two later another ticket
was put out, containing the names of
Nessrs. Brickle. Hutto, Free, Hin
nant, and McDuffie, also Mr.. Hooton,
who was on the citizens nomination
ticket.
A good deal of interest was taken
in the election-more than is usual
on similar occasions. None of the
successful candidates asked for the
nomination, but the matter was put
I'D to them in the citizens meeting
as a public duty.
New Council Organizes.
Tuesday afternoon, after the elec-
ton. the newly elected city council
was sworn in, and organization was
proceeded with. Alderman John
Cooner was elected mayor pro TEN.
The election of city officers result
ed as follows: Chief of police, E. c..
Bruce; night policeman, D. B. Jor-
dan; superintendent of streets, J. w.
Jennings: clerk and treasurer, Paul
Whitaker.
The street committee is composed
of the following councilmen: D. j..
Delk. chairman, H. H. Stokes and o..
A. Simmons. Alderman E. A. Hooton
was made hall manager.
The election of MIR. Whitaker was
made in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the retiring council.
Mr.. Whitaker is secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. The Offices
of Chamber of Commerce secretary
and clerk and treasurer of the
town will be run connectively and
Mr.. Whitaker will devote his entire
time to the duties of these positions.
He will have an Office at some conven-
lent point in the city, and will oper-
ate a marketing bureau in connection
with his Office.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
The Fascination of Politics.

A prominent Western business
man was once upbraided by some OF
his associates for giving so much OF.
his attention and time to political at
fairs. It was held, by some of his
friends, that politics became the
business of politicians. mot SO,
said the business man referred to.
Politics should be the business or
the American citizen. II there IS
ANYTHING wrong in politics, you, who
think yourself above politics, and not
the politicians, are responsible for II.
Politics should command the closest
and most earnest attention OF all
worthy citizens, because politics are
the source of power in republic,
and if the source be corrupt the gov
ernment is sure to be so"
There was another business man
of equal prominence and clear-slght-
edness who, in like circumstances,
said: Eyes, like politics, and III
tell you why: Because it is something
in which SO per cent. of the inhabi-
tants of the United States are inter-
ested. Some people take to one
thing, some to another, but all take
TO politics. Walk about the street
and talk to Tom, Dick and Harry.
Tom will talk shop, Dick will talk
golf, Harry will talk baseball; you
can turn any one of them, in a
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Carlisle Beats Florence.

In a long drawn out, almost fea-
tureless, game of baseball Carlisle de-
feated Florence high school Friday
s to |. Little enthusiasm was
aroused. The Florence bunch field
ed we'll, but were unable to hit Par
nelle's offerings. The batteries were:
Florence, Howell, Blount and Jones;
Carlisle, Parnelle and McEveen. UNI
pire RoWell.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Enlist for Officers Reserve.

A number of young Bamberg men
left this week for Columbia to make
application for enlistment in the Of
ficers' reserve corps These gentle
men, if accepted, will go to Fort
Oglethorpe, Ga, within few days,
to enter the training camp for three
months. The trained officers will be
used to officer the proposed army Of
100000 to be raised by selective
ccnscription as soon as the draft
measure is signed by the president.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Bailey Wins From Carlisle.

Greenwood, April 30.-By hitting
Luther, the crack Carlisle pitcher,
Bailey snatched the sixth straight
victory of the season from the strong
Carlisle team here today, Il to 2.
Leaman and Brabham starred for
Bailey. Luther hit home run and
pitched great ball for four innings,
when the Cadets found him.
Carlisle 49,. 900 100 100 2 8 8
Bailey ..OO2 $50 33*-11 IS 4
Luther and McElveen; Granger
and Edwards. Umpires, Bailey and
Bailey.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-03
Ice Cream Lawn Party on the May
flower Inn Lawn.

Mrs. c.. J. S. Brooker will give the
L. D. G.. chapter an ice cream lawn
party for the benefit of the jeff Davis
monumental fund. All U. D. c. chap
ter members are expected and every
body in the town is specially invited
to come and bring a dime and eat
cream, Friday at 4.30, the 4th.-ady.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
SCHOOL QUESTION IS
 UP FOR DISCUSSION

The mass meeting which was held al the Coliseum on "Wednesday evening al the call of Commissioner Thos. Riggs, IT,, for the purpose of discussing the school situation was attended by repre- sentative gathering of parents and prop erty owners, and the first steps toward the organization of a school district were taken.
 The meeting was called to order by Mir. Riggs and telegrams received from Chairman Edes of the Alaskan Engineer ing commission relative to the school question were read and discussed. It was pointed out ill the communications that a school district might be organized under either one of two laws. The so- called Nelson law provides certain funds for the construction of a school, and tor it's smaintenancewthin certain limitations; the territorial law grants authority for levying taxes on personal property to meet school requirements and also pro- vides support from the territorial treas ury to cover 75 per cent of the cost of maintaining the school.
 A committee finally was selected to make all investigation of the two laws and to secure other data relating to the school question. An adjournment was taken until some day next week, at which time it is to be hoped many addi- tional property owners will be in attend ance. The meeting is called for three o'clock. Those named oil the committee are: Mrs. M. J. Cooney, George Nautier, R. C. Morris, Robert E. Burns and R. G. Southworth.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
BIG MAIL ARRIVES:
 IN BOXES QUICKLY

By far the largest mail to arrive in Nenana since the founding of the town arrived on the steamer Yukon on Monday and notwithstanding the fact that the local office is not prepared to handle large shipments the entire consignment, con- sist1ng of 265 sacks. was distributed by Wednesday night. And to the further credit of Postmaster Love and her able assistant, Mrs. VanOrsdel, the distrbu- ton was accomplished without extra cost to the government.
 Mrs. Love states that the mails are now moving regularly between Nenana and Fairbanks A daily service was es- tablished~ shortly after the opening of navigation and probably can be main tanned turnout the summer. In this connection Mrs. Love desires that it be made generally known that the outgoing mails include all letters posted to within half an hour of the departure of the mail boats and the request is made that the public post all letters at the office, in- stead ot taking them to the boats as is frequently done. By mailing letters at the postoffice the local office will receive the benefit of the additional cancellation.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
SCHOOL MEETING

Pursuant to action taken at the mass meeting held dur ing the week, property owners parents and the public gener- ally will gather at the Colis- cum tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of giving further consideration to the question of organizing a school district for the benefit of the child ren of Nenana. The meeting will be called to order at 3 o'clock and everyone interested in the future of Nenana is urged to attend.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The representative of the

The representative of the board of fire underwriters, who is now engaged in classi- flying the town with regard to fire insurance, urgently re- quests that all premises in- the town be cleaned up i'm mediately and kept free from inflammable rubbish and mat erials of every description, as a strict observance and cOntin- uance of this policy will en- able him to fix a reasonably low insurance rate. On the other hand, if property own CTS persist in being careless in this respect the rates for fire insurance will necessarily be high, and it is therefore to the interest of all concerned to do everything possible to re- duce the fire risk. Immediate compliance with this request and with the townsita regula- tions relating to fire rrotec- tion is urged upon everyone.
 F. s. Ryus, Townsite Manager
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23

Mrs Craig Redman is recent arrival in Nenana, having come to Alaska from Portland to join her husband, who is Tn charge of the Howell lumber yard. Mrs. Redman brought Tn small stock of ladies' wearing apparel and has opened shop at the corner of First and Market streets.
 Among the arrivals on the Yukon were MT. and Mrs. Woodbury Abbey and their little daughter, MT. Abbey having returned to Nenana to continue his work of sectionizing the farming country south of Nenana. He will hegin at a point about nine miles south of town, where he stopped last fall, and will be occupied
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23

Fairbanks: Los Bernard, forman of the News-Mlner, underwent a minor op- eration at St. Joseph's hospital this norn- ing.
 Panama: James Farley, an oldtimer who was to have left for the coast on the next boat to enter the Pioneers home at Sitka, died here today.
 Fairbanks: Rain fell heavily turnout the Fairbanks district this morning, suf fcient it is believed to permit the re- sumption of mining operations.
 Fairbanks: Gus Ross, held on the charge of attempting to kill Nenana Rose, will be given preliminary hear ing before Commissioner Heilie on Mon day.
 Fairbanks: H. R. Gather, national bank examiner. arrived ill town on the Sheldon auto yesterday and is already engaged ill looking over the affairs of the First National bank.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
RED CROSS WORKERS
 SWELL RELIEF FUND

The bazaar and dance. held at the tennis court last Saturday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the ladies of Nenana and directed by Mrs. ThoS. Riggs. IT,. for the benefit of the Red Cross and Belgian Relief funds, received very generous support from the public, the report of the financial committee showing the receipts to have been S1107.05. When the booths were closed at the end of the evenings selling very little remained unsold and some of the articles which were auctionedbrough ughtparticularly fancy prices. This was also true of the articles disposed of by raffle. A lemon pie, for instance, which was donated by Mrs. M. J. Cooney. brought S16; tea set donated by A. Stein & Son brought SIS; a clock donated by H. Rappoltbrousht S10 and the center piece which was also rallied brought S65.50
 The ladies in charge of the bazaar endeavored to list the names of all those who contributed to the success of the affair in order that each might be thanked personally by the committee. It frequently happens, however, in cases of that nature that names are inadvertant- ly overlooked and should there be any who fail to receive the letter the ladies wish 1t understood that the services rendered are none the less appreciated on that account. The letter referred to reads as fol- lows: "The ladies of the Nenana Branch of the American Red Cross wish to express their thanks for your generous contribution and hearty cooperation toward the sue cess of the bazaar and dance given for the benefit of the Red Cross and Belgian Relief funds June 16, 1917.
 The statement of receipts and in connection with the bazaar and ball game is as follows, together with a list of con- tributors to the Belgian Relief fund:
 Proceeds of ball game 195.25
 Proceeds of Bazaar 1107.05 ..-.... .... Total S1302,3O Expenses of Bazaar:
 Aanuy TOT IduuleWneel SOS.oU
 Cigarettes for do 27.OO
 Suit for ratfle 17.50
 Hauling r1ano 1000
 Ice cream 700
 Service 1000
 Total S131.OO
 Net proceeds S1171.3 One half to Red Cross fund S585.65 One half to Belgian Relief S5S5.65 Collected by Mrs. Love:
 Rev. Wm. A. Thomas 5 FPS
 W. F. Carpenter 500
 Cash 400
 Mission School Children 1000
 H. Bedell 500 D1nnis Carrara 800
 Fowler & Morris 1000
 5. Rountree zoo
 Arthur Carbell. 500
 R. E. Burns 1000
 Mrs. F. $. Ryus LOO
 Cyriele Verhaeghe 500
 Albert I,amot 500 Alfons Lamoli 500 Cash 500 Mrs. Van Orsdel 100
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23

the greater part of the summer. There is the probability that he will also do some work on the Goldstream side.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
LOVED THE. WRONG MAN

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The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
MAX FIGMAN COMING
 IN "MY BEST GIRL ;

Nenana movie fans are to be given the opportunity of'witnessing tomorrow and Monday evening what is without doubt the best comedy-drama film produced in the past several years. The film is 5-reel Metro, entitled My Best Girl" and features Max Fig man, popular comedian of the speaking stage, and Lois Meredith in the leading roles. The story is full of the rollicking spirit of college life, with a vein of plot and tragedy running thru it which de- velops some clever climaxes. In accordance with a new policy of the Coliseum management the best Pathe of the week will be re- peated tomorrow evening and each Sunday evening hereafter in addi- ton to the features. Regular feature prices of four and six bits will prevail.
The Nenana news., 1917-06-23
TEUTONS
 ARE DEFEATED

PARIS: It was officially announced by the war de- parment this morning that the German forces were crush ingly defeated on Craonne plateau this morning. The flower of the German fighting forces were sent into the attacking line and fought with subbonness bordering on desparaton. They were thrown back with hightful losses at all points except small salient near the center and this was recaptmed with little trouble
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-11
Many Come to Aid of
K. of c. Fund Before Big
Drive Opens For Camps

Actual campaigning for the
knights of Columbus war fund will
not begin until January 8, but j.
Grant Schwarz, treasurer of the Har-
risburg organization, has already re-
ceived $4,000 from local banks and
corporations, which makes a COM
Portable nest egg, as it were, for the
thousands to follow. The X. of c.
movement, as is generally, known,
has the same object as that of the
Y. NJ. c. A., the founding of war
homes near the trenches and the
campaign is to be interdenomina-
tional. All residents of Harrisburg
will be asked to contribute by the
workers who are now being trained
and instructed for the task.
The *. of c. has set out to collect
a total of $4,5OO,00O. and the cam
vass will be conducted by members
of every Catholic church assisted by
representatives of the knights. On
January 1 the final meeting before
the launching of the drive will be
held in Cathedral Hall, where the
assembly will be addressed by Su-
preme Knight James Flaherty, of
Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-11
Mysterious Death
of Allentown German


Allentown, Pa, Dec. 11-Cor-
oner James Goheen and his police
have started an investigation of the
mysterious death of Henry Fleisch-
man, 65, for many years prominent
in Republican politics, who was
found dying at his home yesterday
morning, and who expired several
hours later, without giving an expla-
nation of the fatal injuries he sus-
tained.
His face was battered almost to a
pulp and his skull is believed to have
been fractured. Members of the fam
lily saw Fleischman came home at IL
o'clock, but all had retired and no
one saw him or talked with him. In
fact, according to the story of the
relatives, they had no knowledge of
his injury until they heard his means
and made an investigation.
The police have traced blood
marks in the snow for several blocks
and their theory is that Fleischman,
who was of an argumentative dispo-
sition, got into a quarrel over the war
and was beaten up by loyal Ameri-
cans. Fleischman was a member of
several German societies, which he
frequented Sundays.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-11
Farmers Wife Freezes
to Death in Storm

Hawley. Pa. Dec. 11.-Mrs. Frank
Drake, wife of Paupack farmer,
was found frozen to death yesterday
at IL o'clock along the banks of the
Paupack river at Tafton, two miles
from Hawley. She was 40 years of
age and we'll known in this vicinity.
The discovery was made by George
Singer. of Tafton, a hunter, early
Monday morning when he stumb bled
over the huddled form in the snow.
lie Immediately notified local au-
thoritles, and upon consent of the
coroner the body was brought to the
morgue of Undertaken Teeter and
Immediately recognized as that of
Mrs. Drake.
Mrs. Drake had been in town
shopping and visiting friends Sat-
urday, and left here late in the even
ing for her home with a horse and
buggy. Her husband, thinking she
had remained with friends, did not
search for her.
1t is believed the horse was blind
ed by the snowstorm that descend
ed upon the valley and that Mrs.
Drake left the vehicle to search for
a farmhouse. She became confused
in the darkness and reached the
Paupack river, falling in to her
waist.
The horse and buggy were found
a short distance from the road, and
was covered with snow. The horse
was almost exhausted.
Farmers living at Tafton declared
they heard screams Saturday night,
but thought they came from q wild
animal. Mrs. Drake is survived by
her husband and four children.