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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Lee and Jackson Celebration.

Fairfax, Jan. 22.-One of the most
delightful social events of the WIN
ter was the Lee and Jackson public
meeting of the local chapter of Z. D..
c.. held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. A. Moye on last Thursday even
ing.
The regular meeting of the chap
ter was followed by banquet and
reception rendered by the daughters
to the honorary members, including
veterans, husbands and friends of
the members of the chapter.
The hostesses of the occasion were
Mesdames NJ. A. Moye, J. G. Preach
er, w. A. Lancaster and G. A. SAM
ders.
The night was cold and rainy, but
cheerful, old-fashioned fires and the
glow of many lights bespoke a
warmth of welcome and hospitality
within the house of this honored and
beloved pair.
The meeting was gracefully presid-
ed over by the president, Miss Vlr-
ginia DuRant, and the following pro-
gramme was rendered.: Prayer, Rev.
D. B. Groseclose; hymn GA favorlte
with both Lee and Jackson), "How
Firm a Foundation; paper on Lee,
Mrs. D. B. Groseclose; piano solo,
.'Lorena' with variations, Miss Alma
knight; paper on Lee and Jackson
written by Mrs. w. NJ. Lightsey, read
by Mrs. E. A. McDowell; vocal solo,
Garry Me Back to Ole Virginny,'
Mrs. E. A. Mcdowell; remarks by the
president; the programme was con-
cluded by all joining heartily in sing
ing Dixie
The banquet table was laid with
covers for nearly one hundred guests
and the repast consisted of bountl-
full three-course dinner. An absence
of all formality and the gracious hos
pitality of the hostesses and Mr.. and
Mrs. Moye made the evening one of
rare pleasure for all present.
The local chapter of U. D. c. is one
of the most active and progressive in
the State, and owes much to its ener-
getic president, Miss Virginia Young
DuRant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Carlisle School Notes.

Bamberg, Jan. 20.-Last Saturday
night the literary societies held their
regular midwinter elections. In the
Beach society the elections were as
follows: President, A. T. Whetsell;
vice president, T. V. Hough; secre-
tary, R. NJ. McCants; first critic, C..
D. Mum; second critic, Dangerfield;
first censor, w. G. Freeman. In the
Kilgo society the following men were
elected: President, L. D. Rivers;
vice president, Charles Brabham;
secretary, w. B. Rast; first critic, F..
B. Moore; second critic, G. Smith;
first censor, Joshua Smith,; second
censor, J. H. Gissendanner.
On Friday afternoon practice
game of basket ball was played be-
tween the girls of Carlisle school and
the Bamberg high school. Despite
the fact that it was a practice game
it was we'll played and exciting
throughout. Bamberg won IL to 8.
The boys of the school are plan
ming a fete for Washington's birth
day which will be holiday. Much
interest is being taken in it and lot
of fun is in store for all. On the
night Of February 21 there will be a
negro minstrel and gymnasium tx
hihitiOn :.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Bamberg Boys at University.

University of S. c., Columbia, Jan.
22.-Believing that the home folks
are interested in the welfare of the
Bamberg county boys at the unlver-
sity and of the general activities of
the institution, l shall from time to
time endeavor to give you the news
of the campus.
DR.. Currell stated in chapel last
week that every county in the State
was represented at the university.
am glad to state that Bamberg coun-
ty, although one of the smallest in
the State, has five students here, four
of them pursuing an A. B. degree and
one taking a course in law.
Last week our county was invited
to join with Barnwell to form Barn
well-Bamberg county club. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: John l.
Rice, president; J. Carl Kearse, vice
president; R. R. Harley, secretary;
E. Roy Cooner, treasurer; and j. B.
Rice, historian.
The Gamecock, the weekly paper
published by the student body, elect
ed officers for the next term last
week. One of the boys from our
county, J. C. Kearse, was elected
managing editor.
Three Bamberg boys were visitors
on the campus last week. Mr.. Char
lie D. Free motored up in his new
car, and Messrs. James Armstrong
and Ralph Simmons passed through
on their way to Rock Hill.
Carolina has played three basket
ball games this season, winning two
and losing one. The first game was
played with Wofford and resulted in
victory for Wofford. Since then
the Carolina team has shown much
improvement. Last Wednesday they
defeated the College of Charleston
by the score of So to 8. Saturday
night the game with the Presbyterian
college was very close and exciting
one, finally resulting in a victory for
Carolina, the score being 80 to 30.
The university authorities are pre-
pairing to entertain the general as
sembly of South Carolina tomorrow
(Tuesday). A member from each
county club has been appointed to
escort it's county delegation to din
ner and to show them about the cam
puS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
IIre Banthrrg Hfralh
Thursday, January 25, 1917.
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County

A large crowd of Ehrhardt folks
were in the city last week to atteho
the trial of Mr.. c. J. HERS for the
killing of MIR. C. E. Kinsey.
The hardest rains of the winter fell
in Bamberg Tuesday night and We'd
nesday. The weather FORECAST IS
rain for Wednesday and Thursday.
We are asked to state that the
auditors deputy will be at Farrell S
on February 2nd, the weather beng
50 inclement the deputy did not go
to Farrell's on January 18th, the
date advertised.
A charter has been granted by the
secretary of State to the Ehrhradt
Heading Mill company, with capltal
of $4,000. The company will engage
in the manufacture of barrel and keg
headings and similar articles.
The residences of Messrs. B. D.
Carter and C. E. Black, which have
been in the course of construction
for several weeks, will soon be COM
pleted. Work is rapidly advancing
on the residence of Mr.. F. W. Free.
The friends of Mr.. Decanla DoWl-
ing will learn with much regret OF
his serious illness with pneumonia
His little daughter, Margaret, IS al
so i'll with pneumonia, but was re-
ported somewhat improved Wednes-
day at noon.
During the past few weeks, The
Herald has had an unprecedented In
crease in it's subscription lists. AL
most every day The Herald has add
ed several names to its lists since
the first of the month. We have
taken off many subscribers who were
in arrears. We have tried to I'M
press all our readers that we cannot
send the paper unless it is paid for.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
The Good Old Days.

l remember the old fashioned kitchen
Where often we used to sit
At night round the old log fire
Watching it flicker and fit;
Dad with his feet on the mantle,
After I'd unlaced his shoes,
Propped himself in the corner
And nodded over the news.
Around the feet of my mother
We children played all the while.
Whenever we chanced to glance up
Our gaze was met with a smile.
AS often we begged for story
Before we all went to bed,
She'd take down the Book from the
mantle
The story of Jesus was read.
But those days have long departed.
The chair in the corner is gone.
No longer the sweet smile greets US.
My brothers and sisters are grown.
Those days, when we were all chill
dren,
Were filled with ignorant joys.
The trees touched heaven, which now
is
Farther than when we were boys.
j. B. RICE.
Coin hia
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
RESIGNATION Is FINAL.
Baptist Pastor Will Leave Bambers
April 80 for Westminster.

Rev. w. R. Mcmillan. pastor Of the
Bamberg Baptist church, stated Sun
dav at the morning service that he
should have to insist upon the ac-
ceptance of his resignation. Mr.. NC
MILAN handed in his resignation on
the previous Sunday, but upon a
unanimous motion asking him to re-
consider. had at that time promised
TO take the matter of remaining IN
Bamberg under consideration, and
give his definite answer last Sunday.
Mr.. Mcmillan has accepted the pas
torate of the Westminster Baptist
church. in Oconee county. Ihls
church offers the Baptist minister a
much wider field. The Westminster
church is a large and influential one.
The church has only recently COM
pleted an $4,000 edifice, with NJ
teen modern Sunday-school rooms
It was stated in the Atlanta Geor-
gian some days ago, under date OF
Chester, S. c., that Mr.. Mcmillan had
accepted the call to a chain OF
churches in that county. This, MIR.
Mcmillan says, is incorrect. He had
received a call to those churches, but
did not accept the call.
His many friends learned with gen.
uine regret of the intended de-
parture of Rev. Mr.. Mcmillan and his
family from Bamberg, Were the Bap-
fist minister has labored for 1--WE
years. The resignation will become
effective on April 30th.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Chief of Police Miley Resigns.

A call meeting of city council was
held Tuesday afternoon to receive
and act on the resignation of Mr.. W.
S. Miley, as chief of police. The
council accepted Mr.. Miley's resigna-
ton, which will become effective on
February 1st, and elected Mr.. E. c.
Bruce as Mr.. Miley's successor. 1t
is understood that Mr.. Miley will en-
gage in farming. He has served on
the Bamberg police force for several
years, and his friends will learn with
regret of his intention to leave the
city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Camp jenkins Elects Officers.

At the meeting of Camp jenkins,
No. 627, U. C. ", held last Friday,
officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
Commander. R. Owens.
First lieutenant. D. Fielder.
Second lieutenant-D. o. Hunter.
Third lieutenant-A. ]. Hunter.
Adjutant- w. Garland.
About 20 veterans were present.
After the exercises at Thielen Thea
tire. the veterans were given a dinner
bv the local U. D. c. chapter at Mrs.
G. w. Garland's residence. Judge
Gary, and Revs. W. R. Mcmillan and
E. O. Watson were invited guests on
this occasion, which was a very en-
joyable one.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
The Negro Race Conference.

Columbia, Jan. 22.-The South
Carolina Negro Race conference will
convene in Columbia at IL o'clock,
noon, February 7th. Among the i'm
portant subjects to be discussed this
year are: "The Migration of the
negro from the South to the North, -
"Are the educational facilities suf-
ficient to meet present demands?'
"The South's debt to the negro" 4"
"The negro and the liquor question"
and "Evangelism.'
Among the white speakers invited
and will be present are: DR.. B. F.
Riley, D. D., Of Alabama, who will
speak on the migration of the negro;
DR.. Weston Bruner, of the Southern
Baptist home mission board, Atlanta,
Ca, who will speak on "Evange-
lism;" Rev. C. C. Brown, d, D., who
will speak on Leadership" and DR..
L. NJ. Dunton, of Orangeburg.
Among the prominent colored men
are: C. H. Young, D. D., president of
HARRISON college, Irmo; R. W. Nance,
D. D., president Of Allen University,
Columbia; J. J. Starks, D. D., presi-
dent of Morris college, SUMTER. w.
T. Andrews, Sumter; Rev. E..
J. Carter, D. D., of Valdosta, Ga.
/ Rev. Richard Carroll, president of
the conference, is very anxious for as
many ministers and prominent negro
farmers as possible to attend this
conference men who can carry the
information received back to their
people,
His Excellency, Gov. R. I. Man
ming, has been invited to address the
conference on the Sth, at 400 p. M;
also ]. NJ. Kinard, Esq, president of
the Commercial Bank, Newberry, and
MIR. ]. w. Norwood, president of the
Norwood National Bank, of Green
vile, S. G.
Session of the conference will be
held at Bethel A. NJ. E. church and
First Calvary Baptist church. 1. S.
Leevy, 1921 Taylor street, is chair
man of the entertainment committee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
The Brabham Family.

Editor Bamberg Herald:-Some
years ago NJ. w. Brabham, of your
city, now of Richmond, Va, conceiv-
ed the idea of getting up family
tree. Aided by several members of
our family, we got together all or
nearly all of our folks who sprung
from the first Brabham who settled
in old Barnwell, or to be exact in
his day, Charleston district, for such
was the case, and when our fore
fathers went to court it was to Char
lesion. We dare say that the crop
of lawsuits in those days was small
indeed. Back to the subject. Our
family here is a mere drop in the
bucket, for recently I find that there
are Brabhams in Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Georgia,
Alabama, Texas, Kentucky, Ohio,
Idaho, Oklahoma, Illinois, Washing
ton, and Oregon, and all of these
people sprung from three brothers
who were born and reared in Man
chester, England, and came to this
country in the early part of the 18th
century. One settled in Virginia,
and raised some eight or nine boys,
and the Virginia branch is scattered
all over the North, South, and West.
Another brother settled in what is
now Clarendon county, but for some
strange reason spell their names
Bradham, but our Southern and
Western cousins have furnished me
proof that the Clarendon family and
our family are of the same stock.
The most interesting letter from
any of our kinfolks comes from Mrs.
Blanche Brabham Riley, Of Washing
ton. D. C. She has the record of the
family going back for more than 200
years, and will ere long send me
this bit of family history. Another
letter that throws much light on this
subject comes from John A. Brab-
ham. of Oklahoma. He was born and
raised in Ohio, and has the record
going back for more than 200 years.
From Portland, Oregon, also from
Port Arthur, Texas, are letters giving
valuable information as regards fam
lily history.
am in touch with our enterpris-
ing young kinsman of Richmond, NJ.
w. Brabham, and if nothing happens
he can make up a gigantic family
tree covering more than a dozen
States.
am curious to know if the Eng
lish Brabhams are yet in existence.
| For more than 200 years boys have
predominated in nearly every family,
and it is we'll known that boys means
the perpetuation of any family. Then
so many of the Brabhams nave
reached ripe old age, going up IN
one instance to 10S years. If the
war in Europe ever stops, will find
out if there are any members of our
family in Manchester. There are
| hordes of them in the United States.
A. W. BRABHAM.
| Olar. s. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
OFFICER KILLS NEGRO.
Jim Smith Slain by Night Policeman
ID. A. Kinard Sunday.

Early Sunday morning, Jim Smith,
a negro, was shot by Night Policeman
D. A. Kinard, The negro was carried
to a hospital in Charleston Sunday
morning, where he died Monday
morning from the wounds received
at the hands of the officer. The body
was brought back to Bamberg Mon
day night, and an inquest was held
here Tuesday morning by Magistrate
Free.
DR.. Charles F. Black testified that
the negro's body had three wounds
one of which penetrated the intes-
tines, and that there was evidence of
a blow on the left side of the head.
He was operated on, but death re-
suited. DR.. Black had taken several
.32 calibre pistol cartridges from the
dead mans pocket. The negro had
been drinking, but was not drunk, he
said.
J. NJ. Fickling said that he passed
the corner at the Bamberg Furniture
and Hardware company just before
the shooting, and saw the negro and
Mr.. Kinard talking on the door steps
of the store. Witness went on with
the fireman on the B., E. & W., to
the B., E. & w. train, and returned
shortly afterward. When he was
about the power house, heard pistol
shots. When he got to the corner,
witness saw Mr.. Kinard pulling the
negro out of Mr.. E. G. Hays's car.
Mr.. Kinard said the negro tried to
kill him. Asked Kinard if he need
ed any help, and he replied that he
did not. Went with Kinard and
Smith a little way, when witness
asked Smith where his pistol was, the
negro replied in the car. Witness
went to car and got pistol, .32 cali
bre. which was "broke" and empty
except one cartridge, which had been
snapped. The last he saw of them
Kinard was beating the negro over
the head, he said. Mr.. Fickling add
ed that he heard the negro ask Mr..
Kinard not to shoot any more when
he came up to them.
Mr.. E. Dickinson testified as to the
negro being brought to the jail by
the policeman, that he frequently did.
this. That the negro told him that
Mr.. Kinard had shot him.
An ante-mortem statement made
by the negro to DR.. Black was read.
In this statement the negro said that
he was in Mr.. Hays's auto when Mr..
Kinard came up, and told the negro
to 20 home; that when he was a
short distance away, Mr.. Kinard ask
ed him if he had a pistol. He re-
piled that he had, and Mr.. Kinard
told him to give it up, which he DID,
and that Kfnard said he would have
to put him in Jail; they started to
the Jail and Kinard asked him how
much he would give him to let him
have his pistol back. Deceased said
he told him he had $500, and he
gave this to the officer, who later
broke the pistol, took the shells out
and gave it back to him; that soon
after this Mr.. Kinard shot him. This
occurred in the alley between Smoak
& Moye's and C. R. Brabham's Sons
stores. The negro said he then ran
back to Mr.. IHays's car, Mr.. Kinard
following aid. again taking him in
| charge.
The jury found that the negro
came to his death from pistol shot
wounds, the pistol being in the hands
of n A Kinard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Many Ladies Attend Court.

During the trial of the HERS case,
large numbers of ladies were seen to
be constantly in attendance upon
court. Judge Gary was heard to re-
mark that he had never before seen
so many ladies in a court room as in
Bamberg. The ladies were much in
terested in the testimony and paid
close attention to- every phase Of the
case, and remained interested spec
tators through all the evidence and
during the speeches of the attorneys
to the jury.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
New Advertisements.
J. B. Brickle-We Are Stars.

J. B. Brickle-We Are Stars.
Standard Oil Co.-Rayo Lamps.
Mutual Garage-An Auto Cock
tail.
Peoples Bank-The Man With
Money.
H. G. Hastings Co.-Half Your
Living.
Thielen Theatre 1.-The Sting of
Victory"
Bamberg Banking Co.-Increase
Your Estate.
Crystal Optical Co.-Most Phe-
nominal Sale.
Enterprise Bank-Haste With
Your Deposits.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Don't
Tempt the Thief.
Farmers & Merchants Bank-Take
a Careful Mans Word.
Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate
Co.-First Prize Awards.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Cotton Ginings to January 1.

The following is the official state
ment of cotton ginnings in Bamberg
and surrounding counties up to Jan
uary l:
Bamberg, 1915, 1858; 1915, 49,
735.
Barnwell-1916, 42,203; 1915,
35,424.
Colleton-1916, 1862; 1918,
13,431.
Hampton-1916, 1880; 1915,
12,242.
Orangeburg-1916, 57,152; 1915,
6O,436.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Mr.. G. F. Lightsey Dead.

Mr.. George F. Lightsey, of Syca-
more, S. c., died Monday evening at
s o'clock at one of the local infirm-
aries, after a short illness. Mr..
Lightsey was for many years plant
er in the Sycamore section and well
known in this community. He was
SO years old and unmarried. The re-
mains will be shipped to Ehrhardt
today, where the funeral and inter-
ment will take place. J. Henry
Stuhr has charge Of the arrange
ments.-Charleston American, Jan
uary II.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Bamberg Gets $4,000 Appropriation.

4 telegram from Congressman
James F. Byrnes Friday announced
the fact that the appropriation of
$4,000 for a site for public build
ing for Bamberg had been passed by
the house. The following is the tele-
gram:
Washington, D. c., Jan. 10.
"A. W. knight, Bamberg, S. C.
Bill appropriating five thousand
for postoffice site Bamberg passed
house this afternoon. Now goes to
senate.
RXR NES "
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
Ever Happen to You?

A man bought paper of news
boy in New York city, and the boy
afterward told companion how
things happened:
eyer see, tn guy handed me half
dollar, and I went roun' de cor
ner ter git change, an when I got
back de guy wuz gone.''
"How long was yer gone for de
changer" asked the other boy.
ooh, I guess not more'n two
hours.''-New York Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-01-25
It's Run by Hot Air.

The business agent of a Chautau-
qua was in prosperous town making
arrangements for a performance.
Finally he landed in the Office Of
Jones.
81 called, Mr.. Jones, to see you
about a Chautauqua," said the visi-
tor.
t'Nothing doing" interrupted
Jones. my wife and have already
decided on car Of another make
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Read the Herald. S1.50 DER wear.
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"But couldn't you learn to love
me. Stella?" he pleaded.
Il don't think 1 could, Frank, y
she replied.
He stood erect. then quickly reach
ed for his hat. ''It is as feared
YOU are too old to learn. LIVERY
body's Magazine.
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How will you have your egg?'
Il dunno. If it was little small
er I'd have it set in gold or platinum
and wear it for a scarfpin. Wash
ington Star.
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Read the Herald, $3.50 per year.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IaA

epproved March I. 1alT. Act to hx tenure of state. dis-
 -nd township officsrA
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. lIS.

nppfpNeu cpi uarN ~, lSI [.
 An Act 10 provide for maintenance of University of Arkansas, State Normal. four Agricultural schools. Medical De- partment and the Branch Normal School
 Provides for levy and collection of tax of four ninths of one mill for the maintenance of the University of Ark ansas. onc-ninth of one mill for main tenance of the State Normal. one-ninth Of one mill for maintenance of each of the four State Agricultural Schools. one-ninth of one mill for the Medical Department and Branch Normal on each dollar of taxable property both personal and real. Each levy and col lection of tax under this bill to be paid into the treasury and kept in a sepa- rate fund for the maintenance of said institution. That the above special levy of one and onc-ninth mills to be deducted from the general revenue rate.