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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items Of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

The home of Mr. Ed Berry at
Branchville was totally destroyed by
fire Monday night. None of the
household goods were saved.
Mr.. S. A. Hand exhibited on the
streets last week an Elberta peach
which weighed II ounces. The
peach was picked from tree belong
to Mr.. o. A. Simmons, and was an
exceptionally fine one.
Fire did small amount of damage
Saturday to the residence of Mr.. r.
L. Risher on New Bridge street.
The fire supposedly caught from the
flue. A bucket brigade soon extin-
guished the blaze. A portion of the
roof was burned.
1t was announced from Washing
ton Tuesday that a commission
had been issued to G.. D. Ryan,
of Bamberg, as first lieutenant
in the engineering section of the
officers reserve corps. Lieut..
Ryan enlisted in the officers
reserve several weeks ago. He was
first sent to Fort Ogelthrope and
later to Fort Meyer, Va.
Mr.. Edwin C. Bruce has received
a commission as second lieutenant in
the infantry section. Mr.. Bruce
graduated from Clemson College this
summer, and Immediately Joined the
officers reserve corps at Fort Ogle-
thorpe. Mr.. Bruce is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. C. Bruce, of this city,
and his many friends are congratu-
lating him upon his appointment.
Mr.. Claude Smoak has enlisted in
the Columbia hospital corps. He
went to Columbia several days ago to
stand the examination, which he sue
cessfully passed. Mr.. Smoak was in
the city the past weekend, returning
to Columbia Monday His company
is expected to go into training at
once, and will probably be sent to
France for hospital duty as soon as
sufficiently trained.
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Motored from San Francisco.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Byrd arrived in
the city last week from San Francisco.
| They travelled from the California
city by automobile. and they relate
some thrilling experiences Of their
long journey. Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd
! travelled thirty-three days, and ira
versed about four thousand miles
to reach Mr.. Byrd's old home. Mr..
Byrd does not intend to return to
California.
They left San Francisco the first
part of July, securing before they left
trailer" containing sleeping and
cooking accommodations. Only one
night was spent in hotel during the
entire journey Of over month, and
that was in Augusta, on the last night
of their trip. Good weather was en-
countered all along the trip, until
Atlanta was reached, when a rainy
spell had to be weathered.
Mr.. Byrd left Bamberg several
wears ago, spending some years in the
West. He then spent g while IN
France, finally returning to San
Francisco, where he has been located
for two or three years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd's touring outfit
was the object of much curiosity
along the route. Whenever a stop
was made in any of the cities, large
large crowds would congregate about
the automobile and trailer. These
trailers are not very common, and
many people when they viewed the
tourists outfit saw trailer for the
first time.
San Francisco is almost the farth-
est Western city in the United States;
and as Bamberg is almost on the
Eastern coast, it will thus be seen
that the journey carried Mr. and Mrs.
Byrd practically entirely across the
continent.
The trip was not without its perils.
In crossing the desert regions Of the
West, the travellers frequently found
themselves in dire necessity of con-
serving their water supply. They
adopted the plan Of filling water bags
to carry them over the dry sections
until they could reach the next oasis.
Securing gasoline was another prob
lem encountered. Prices ranging
from 10 cents to 40 cents per gallon
for gasoline and a gasoline substitute
used in some section was paid.
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JOrdan.SnOak.

Last Wednesday afternoon at 6
O'Clock Miss Georgia Emma Jordan
was married at the home of her
uncle, Mr.. J. w. Hill, to Mr.. ]. L..
Smoak, of Denmark. The marriage
was very quiet one, only relatives
and a few intimate friends being
present. Rev J. D. Higgins. Of
Denmark, performed the ceremony.
Miss Jordan is the daughter of
Mrs. r. A. Jordan, of Bamberg, and
is popular among large circle Of
friends throughout the county. She
has successfully taught in several of
the schools of the county. Mr..
Smoak is an R. F. D. carrier of Den
mark. Mr.. and Mrs. Smoak are
now receiving the congratulations Of
their many friends.
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Birthday Party.

Last Friday afternoon from to Z
o'clock, Master James Bessinger en-.
tertained about 16 of his little
friends. At 5 O'Clock quite, a num-
Der of little boys and girls had gath
cred. They played many games; then
they were called to the piazza, where
there were tables, and delightful
ice course was served Later the
little tots left wishing Master Bessin-
ger many more happy birthdays.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16
Meeting of Red Cross Chapter.

A public meeting OF the Red Cross
chapter was held at the Red Gross
Headquarters in the town hall last
Thursday afternoon. DR.. E. 0. Wat
son presided The object for which
the meeting was called was mainly to
have the ladies inspect the roomy
Headquarters secured for the chapter,
and all seemed to feel fortunate In Sc
curing such dsirable quarters. DR..
Watson read several letters request
ing garments, and also noted some
changes made in the sewing regula-
tions.
Reports were received from differ
ent committees. The supply commit
tee reported the 25 comfort bags COM
pleted and ready to be filled with the
necessary articles. 1t was urged that
the chapter send someone to Den
mark and Kearse to form auxiliaries
as those places are anxious to get to
work. Mrs. A. w. knight, Miss Mary
Livingston and Mrs Newton Smoak
were appointed for this purpose. The
finance committee reported that funds
in the treasury were small, but that
it was sure of getting money with
which to purchase needy things.
Mrs. Owens was appointed to see
after the room and to keep it open
by appointing two ladies each day to
serve in that capacity. The room will
be open Tuesdays and Thursdays of
each week from 9 to II in the morn
ing and from to 6 in the afternoon.
1t has been arranged for certain la
dies to cut the material. There are
a number of hospital shirts to be cut
now, and any lady who is a member
and can sew is urged as duty
to call at headquarters and secure
garment to make. 1t is also hoped
there will be better attendance upon
these public meetings in the future,
because by attending, one can keep
in touch with every phase of the
work.
1t is earnestly hoped that We will
get a large and enthusiastic knitting
circle. There is much to do. Let S
put our hearts into the work, for our
little bit will help just so much. in
winning this great struggIe.-Contrib-
uted.
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Failed to Appear.

The following registrants were
among the 525 ordered to appear be-
fore the board for medical eXamina-
ton, but failed to put in appearance.
Where known, the reason is given.
Unless satisfactory reason can be
shown. these men are automatically
drafted into the army without right
to claim exemption:
1857 Tom Anderson, GOvan, col
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New Advertisements.

Peoples Bank-Sickness -
Bamberg Auto Maxwell. =
Bamberg Banking Co.-Thrift.
w. L. Warren-Notice to Creditors.
DR.. G.. F. Hair-Professional No
tice.
Enterprise Bank-Handful OF
Money.
Standard Oil Co.-Come Out of the
Kitchen.
Mack's Drug Store-Overjoyed
With it's Effects.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Perhaps
He May Be Weak.
Farmers & Merchants Bank-The
Careful Man Knows.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16

Love is said to be blind"
81 don't know about that, but do
know that most wives seem to think
that married love ought to wear
blinkers. Smart Set.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16

ored.
7S6 John Rice, Blackville, col
ored.
1881 George Spells, Midway, col
ored.
1884 1. w. Dyches, Olar, white.
Sc Carl c. Grayson, Bamberg,
white.
1888 CORDOBA Kirkland, Olar, col
ored..
335 Glide Middleton, Bamberg,
colored.
1858 H. A. Breland, Olar, colored.
1855 Rufus Breland, Olar, color
ed.
1O3 J. J. Richardson, Bamberg,
white (sick.)
1885 Bezell Morris, Olar, white.
80. J. G. Dukes, Greelyville, white
(sick.)
773 John Pendarvis, Denmark,
colored.
392 E. D. Smalls, Bamberg, col
ored
$50 D. E. Fender, Ehrhardt,
white (sick.)
1866 James Glover, Embree, col
ored.
SAP Willie Dantzler, Denmark,
colored.
SIS Luther Wright, Denmark,
colored.
1347 B. C. Phillips, Olar, white.
357 Willie Payne, Bamberg, COL
ored.
1173 Johnnie Haynes, Bamberg,
colored.
$40 James Orr, Bamberg, colored.
sol Eugene Mcmillan, Bamberg,
colored.
sos Nathan Reid, Bamberg, COL
ored.
1891. A. R. Morris, Olar, white.
1921 B. F. Maynard, Midway, col
ored.
1892 Wesley Walker, Branchville,
colored.
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Already in Service.

The following from this county, Or
dered for examination in the first
draft, are already in the service, and
were excused from examinations:
337 Aaron Martin, Bamberg, col
ored (armyD
43 George H. Fender, Bamberg,
white (navy.)
Is J. Gary Black, Bamberg, white
(navy.D
12S NJ. P. Watson, Bamberg.
white (navy.)
23S J. B. Black, Jr., Bamberg,
white (navy.)
111S C. S. Rhoad, Branchville,
white (army.)
One hundreds pounds of beef shrink
to 67 pounds after ordinary roasting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16
No Flowers in EN-.

Mrs. Flatbush-She has no ,artis-
tic taste.
Mrs, Bensonhurst-Why not?
Mrs. 'Flatbush-Just look at all OF
those empty cans in her back yard.
Not a flower in one of 'em!-New
York Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16
Transferred.

The following registered in Bam-
berg county, were transferred to 9TH
er points for physical examination:
COS G. C. Wilkins, Spartanburg,
white.
Oil Leon Mckenzie, Ehrhardt,
white.
1O2 J. B. Reeves, Bamberg,
white.
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John G. Copeland.
L. S. Bellinger.
Walter B. Gillian.
D. A. Gardner.
R. B. O'Quinn.
CAN'T Elliott.
Edward Washington
Garry Kirkland.
Monnie Davis.
James Grant.
Hayward Johnson.
Herman Daniels.
Edgar Williams.
Olin Parker.
Harvey Cooper.
Israel Kirkland.
James Wilson.
Jackson Green.
John Daniels, Jr.
Henry A. Padgett.
Robert Smith.
Isaac Williams, Jr.
Sam Sanders.
Edmund Kizer.
Pearly Bennett.
Physically Disqualified.
The following, reexamined Tues
day, failed to meet the physical re-
quirements and were discharged as
physically unfit for service:
L. H. Lancaster.
J. J. Sanders.
L. B. Gibson.
John E.. Rhoad.
James Collins
James L. Hightower.
w. O. Tant.
Carson Y. Berry.
David Kearse.
Clarence NJ. Palmer.
S. A. Merchant.
Former Brown.
Wilbur Orr.
Richard Kirkland.
Lennie Parker.
Jesse Kearse.
Richard Mays.
Frisco Johnson.
Ben Washington.
Oliver Washington.
Sam Beavers.
John L. Bruce.
James Duncan.
Johnnie Hughes.
Cliff Banks.
Joe Sanders.
Isaac E. Carter.
Theodore Bellinger.
Nally Wroton.
Willie Sam Walker.
Peter Hodges.
Richard Bush.
Johnnie Turner.
Herbert Green.
Ernest Wilson.
J. w. Folk.
Willie Frederick.
Levi Duncan.
Frank Draper.
Walter Grimes.
F. C. Chitty.
Fletcher Rice.
Spade Sutton.
J. S. Tyler.
Robert Williams.
Luther Wright.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16

For Sale-Cotton seed meal, nj
trate of soda, acid phosphate, and all
other fertilizer materials, prompt or
future shipment. Also buy and sell
farm products. Get in touch with us
before you trade. BRABHAM COM
MISSION CO., Columbia, S. c. 8-23
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16

New line of Waterman's Ideal
Fountain Pens just received at the
Herald Book Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-08-16

Professional Notice-Dr. George F.
Hair has returned to the city and is
again in his office on Railroad ave-
nue.-1t.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisements Under This Head 25c.
For .5 Words or Less.

For SaIe-Dry stove wood; deliver
ed on short notice. B. F. FREE, Bam-
berg, S. G. u.
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Read The Herald, $3.50 a year.
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MANY ARE REENAMINED.
Seyeniy-three Who Had Been Dis
charged Ordered to Reappear.

Tuesday morning the Local Board
met to reeXamine seventy-three regis
trants who had previously been dis
charged. These we're among those
examined on August +, 6 and {. They
had been discharged because of de-
fective teeth or being underwelght.
The Local Board later received a
ruling that persons disqualified for
these causes should be accepted un-
der certain conditions. The weight
regulations have been changed, low
ering the minimum weight, and the
new instructions provide that persons
with defective teeth are to be accept
ed if dental work can restore the
teeth. In consequence of these new
instructions, seventy-three, discharg-
ed for these reasons, were ordered to
appear for another examination Tues
day.
Last Saturday several of those
who had previously been accepted
for service were discharged upon re-
examination.
The board has been working every
day on the draft matter and it Will
be some time yet before the work is
completed. All those who have pass
od tho pbysical examination out of the
525 ordered to appear will be heard
as to claims for exemption before an
other batch of registrants will be Or
dered for examination. The work of
passing upon the various claims for
exemption will consume several days,
after which more notices will be mail
ed out for others to appear before the
board to be examined to fill out the
required number from this county,
1S2
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father came to- America as a mill
tary attache of the French lega-
tion at Washington. There he joined
the French army, which went over
seas to fight the bloody Turk. In an
engagement Mr.. Laurene, together
with many other gallant French fight
ers, was taken prisoner. He was i'm
prisoned and subjected to all manner
of hardships and barbarous treatment,
at Ambole.
For IS years he remained in prison
peace having been made between
the fighting forces, and the prisoners,
who were thought dead, having been
forgotten-while the world rolled en-
unheeding, and while his wife and
child, not knowing OF his whereabouts
or his fate. became lost to his knoWl-
edge.
In December 1915, the French and
English armies captured the village
of Ambole after fierce engagement.
After the Turks had flown, the prison
doors were thrown open and Mr..
Laurene and his companions were res
cued. Mr.. Laurene had been captured
bv Murad Achmet Bey on August 4.
1896. He had been held prisoner
is wears, 2 months and 3 days. He
was released by Gen. Pierre Lemarie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
LIVERPOOL BUYS HEAVILY

New York, February 1.-The announce ment that diplomatic relations with Ger many had been broken apparently found the cotton trade fully prepared for such contingency Comparatively small of- ferings were readily absorbed and after an early decline there was sensational advance in prices.
 May contracts, which declined to 1S.93c, rose to 15.20c in the late trading, making an advance of $6.35 per bale from the low level of the morning and of $5.60 from the closing price of Friday.
 Houses with Liverpool connections were very heavy buyers, their purchases being estimated at Close to 100000 bales. while there was active buying also by demo- cratic trade interests, together with cov- ering
 Realizing caused slight reactions in the late trading, with May closing at 15.10c, but bullish excitement was still in evil dence and last prices were 90 to lo8 points above yesterdays final figures. The clos ing bid for May represented a recovery of SIS a bale from the low price. reached immediately after the, news of Germany.s s new submarine campaign.
 Last prices were within or 12 points of the best, with the buying movement still in progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
WIDEST BREAKSEVER
 RECORDED FOLLOWS. DIPLOMATIC COUP.
Excitement and Wide Fluc- tuations Expected In Cot ton-Bulge May Follow
 Declaration of War

New Orleans February 1.-The wid- est fluctuations ever recorded in the cotton market were witnessed last week, with Thursdays price changes making new record range for a sim gle session. On Thursday, following the announcement by Germany of un- restricted naval warfare, the market broke 373 to 4S5 points, $1250 bale on the weakest months. On the clos ing session of the week, there was a sharp upturn of from 146 to I90 points following the breaking of relations be- tween this country and Germany.
 While the first effect of Germany's s move was to bring about lower prices on the fear of war, the news of the break with Germany after it had been digested by the trade, caused a stiff bulge on the idea that war would greatly increase the consumption of cotton.
 The week was almost wholly deIiv- cred over to discussion and discounting of international politics. The highest prices were made on Wednesday and the lowest prices on Thursday. At the highest the trading months were 10 to 12 points over the pending weeks close and at the lowest they were S64 to 425 points under. The net change for the V eek was loss of from 193 to 23S points. The market moved over an extreme range of 375 to 437 points
 This week will probably be full of excitement and wide fluctuations as the trade endeavors to adjust itself to history in the making. The more legitimate features of the market can hardly be expected to have their us- ual weight as politics will overshadow all other influences. If the situation between this country and Germany shapes up in definite manner. one way or the other, the market likely will take on more definite trend than was in evidence at the end of last week, but continued uncertainty in poll tiles will result in a nervous and un- SC tiled tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
WOULD REDUCE TAX
 ON OLEOMARGARINE
UnderwO0d's Amendment Is Made in Interest of the Cotton Seed Men
 of the South

Washington, February 4-(Special.) Senator Underwoods amendment to the revenue bill would reduce the tax on oleomargarine from 10 cents to cents per pound.
 The amendment is supported by the treasury department as the department believes the provision would prevent frauds in connection with illegal color ing of butter matter. and would net the treasury $500O,000 per annum more than tho 10-cent tax at present nets.
 The object of the senator, however. was to put upon the market a wholesome food product at greatly reduced prices and to give encouragement to the cotton seed oil and peanut oil industries in Alabama and other southern states
 A bill similar to the Underwood amend nent was introduced in the House by Representative Aswell of Louisiana. The ways and means committee declined to report 1t. The cotton seed business of tho nation. interested in the Underwood ,aFnendment. Is represented at present in Washington by John T. Ashcraft of Flor cree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
STOCK EXCHANGE / NOT ID BE CLOSED
 BECAUSE OF CRISIS
Prices Rebound After a De- cline-Decrease in Expor- tation To Be Offest By
 Home Consumption

New York, February 4.--Ail other de- velopments of an exciting and interesting week were completely eclipsed by the crises which eliminated yesterday with the diplomatic break with Germany,
 Prices first were inclined to waver. but rebounded with such strength as to con- vey the impression that support had come from the foremost financial interests.
 Nothing was heard of any intention to close the stock exchange or any other of the leading marts of trade.
 It was considered yet too early to esti- mate the effect of the break with Ger many upon foreign trade Generally, however, it was believed that exports must necessarily experience serious cur tailment for a time but any such loss would be likely to be neutralnzed by in- creased home demand.
 There was only a slight reflection of the new situation upon the markets for foreign exchange. Rates on Germany &C., tually hardened slightly with a moderate easing of remittances to Paris, while sterling held firm.
 International bonds were more directly affected, virtually every issue underwrit- ten by American bankers for the en- tente allies registering lowest quotations since their Notation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
CONGRESSMAN IS FOR MUSCLE SHOALS John D0dson Dies at Shef- field-Minor Sentenced
 For Murder

Sheffield, February 4.-(Special. )-John Dodson of this city and valued employe of the Southern railroad shops, was stricken while on duty Saturday morn ing with apoplexy, and died while being removed to his home on Twelfth avenue. MT. Dodson had been a resident here many years, having been in the employ of the Southern railroad for F years
 He is survived by his widow and eight children. Funeral servises will be con- ducted tomorrow.
 Hon. Mark Bacon, congressman-elect from the district in Michigan, embracing the city of Detroit. has been a visitor in Florence for several, days. being the guest of his brother, Delos H. Bacon. MT. Bacon has visited this section before and has seen Muscle Shoals. and he states that he is very much interested in this section and it's proposed develop ment, and hopes for the opportunity to be of service to it when he takes his seat in Congress.
 Everett E. Alexander, prominent business man of Leighton, 10 miles east or here, dled at hlS home III that place Saturday He had recently undergone two operations in Nashville. and appar- ently he had been in the best of health since. MT. Alexanders was leading merchant of Leighton and was well known throughout the county. A large number of relatives survive him.
 George Minor of Tuscumbia, who was convicted in the Colbert county circuit court about three years ago and given a 10-year sentence for killing George Houston, colored. in saloon. and who has been out on bond pending an appeal of his case to the supreme court, has been arrested by Sheriff J. E. Keeton and lodged in the county jail. The su- preme court confirmed the 10-year sem tence of the lower court and Minor will now be sent to the state penitentiary to serve the term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
STEEL MARKET GOES UPWARD IN SUITE OF
 BREAK WITH KAISER
Buying of Motive Power a Striking Feature-Rail Mills Accept Big
 Contracts
By Hop

New York. February 1.-The Iron and steel trade hesitated last week awaiting the outcome of the crises between tho United States and Germany. strong tone prevailed and the price tendency was upward rather than otherwise.
 Merchant car builders have placed con- tracts for about 75,oOo tons of steel bars. plates and shapes to cover the construo- ton of new cars, but much larger ton- mage Is under negotiation. The buying of motive power continues the most striking feature. The Seaboard Air Line ordered 16 engines
 Rail mills accepted additional contracts for about 5000 tons for democratic ship ment. making a total of 23o.0oo tons or-s dered for 1918 shipment since January 1
 Steel structural work continues active
 Sales of pig iron hv merchant furnaces in all sections of the 1Suntry amounted to only co., 900 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

ONE CENT 4 WORD.
NAMED

HATES--One cent a word day; nd
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- tt0n Casb must Pcro,pusuy Ordew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
LEGAL NOTICES
Dissolution of co-Partnership

D1sSOIutIOn or CO-PHrtnerbHIp
 Notice is hereby given that the CO., partnership lately subsisting between A R. Walker and Walter s. Robinson under the firm name and style of A. R. Walker & Co.,, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of Feb ruary. 1917. All debts owing to the said partnership are to be paid to Walter S. Robinson and all demands or said partnership are to be present. ed to him for payment.
 Birmingham, Ala, February 1, 1917. 0-2= t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

SHAVING l0c at l9-9 4th ave. n-29-tf MTE DTTV Second hand clothes.
 w L DO l shoes 2116 End Ave. Phone 15S1 12-3O-tf