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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
May Retain P. o. Boxes.

Postmaster Knight states that a
number of persons have asked him
about retaining their postoffice boxes
and also receiving mail by the vii
lage delivery service, which is to be
inaugurated April first. Mr.. Knight
requests us to state that it will not
be necessary for any patron of the
postoffice to give up their postoffice
boxes in order to secure mail by the
carrier. The boxes may be retained.
In this case, the carrier would COL
lect the mail from the postoffice
boxes of such of his patrons as had
boxes and deliver to the residences
or places of business. By this
method, parties desiring to do so
could get their mail from the post
office whenever desired, as we'll as
having their mail delivered by car
rier. This would enable parties hold
ing boxes tc get their mails at night
as usual. However, this is entirely
optional with the patrons. Many
persons, though, like to get their
mail at night, as we'll as during the
day, and such persons can still avail
themselves of this convenience by re-
tanning their boxes at the postoffice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Extra Session Called.

Washington, March 4.-President
Wilson tonight informed the country
in a statement that he may be with
out power to arm merchant ships and
take other steps to meet the German
submarine menace, in the absence of
authority from congress.
An extra session of congress, the
president says, may be required to
clothe him with authority, but it is
useless to call one while the senate
works under the present rules, which
permit a small minority to keep an
Overwhelming majority from acting.
The president proposes, therefore,
that the special session of the senate
which he has called to meet tomor-
row. revise the rules Ito supply the
means of action and save the country
from disaster.
GA little group of wilful men,"
says the president in his statement,
representing no opinion but their
own. have rendered the great govern
ment of the United States helpless
and contemplate"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Dates for Holding Court.

The following act was passed at
the recent session of the legislature,
relating to Bamberg county:
"Sec. 1. The court of general ses-
sions for Bamberg county shall be
held at Bamberg on the fourth Mon
day in January, one week; on the
first Monday in September, one week.
The court of common pleas for said
county shall be held at Bamberg on
the first Monday in March, two
weeks; second Monday in July, one
week; fourth Monday in October, two
weeks: Provided, That at the July
for the said county no jury trial shall
be had, and the court of general ses-
sions shall be open for the purpose
of receiving pleas, and the grand jury
of said county shall be called togeth-
er at the said term of court for the
purpose of passing on all bills sub
mitted by the solicitor.
"Sec. 2. That at the terms of the
court of general sessions provided for
in section / of this act, the court of
common pleas shall be open for the
taking of any verdict or judgment by
default or consent, and for the trans
action of equity business, when the
same does not conflict with the busi-
ness of the court of general sessions.
"Sec. 3. That this act shall go into
effect at the summer term of the cir
cult courts for the second judicial
circuit, beginning the first Monday
in May, A. D., 1917.
Sec. 4. That all acts or parts of
acts inconsistent with this act are
hereby repealed.
"Approved the 1st day of March,
A. D., 1917"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
About Box Rents.

The postmaster asks us to state
that the time for paying box rent at
the postofice will soon be here again,
and to remind the patrons of the Of
fee that same should be paid on or
before the last day of March. Notices
of rent being due will be placed in
the boxes about the 2lst of March,
and if the patrons of the postoffice
would adopt the plan of paying the
box rent Immediately on receipt of
the notices, it would avoid all rush
and confusion, and there would
never be the necessity of locking the
boxes for non-payment.
The postmaster wishes it distinct
ly understood that the box rents do
not belong to him, but all go to the
postoffice department. His instruc-
tions are under no circumstances to
allow boxes to remain open after the
last day Of the quarter, unless paid
for by the patron, and he has no dis
cretion in the matter but to follow
instructions and close all boxes which
are not paid for. In case the boxes
are closed, such mail is then placed
in the general delivery. 1t is great
deal of trouble to close the boxes,
and causes much delay in distribut-
ing mails on the morning of the
first.
If an inspector were to drop in
on the morning of the first after the
close of the quarter, he would check
all boxes not closed, and report the
postoffice short to the amount of all
not paid for. Box holders may refer
to section 34S, printed in brief on
the back of receipts, and note what
the regulation is ir regard to box
rents.
On the first of January, notwith-
standing the previous notice given to
all box holders, about ninety boxes
had to be closed for non-payment.
Most of these had just neglected to
attend to the matter. The postmas-
ter states that, for the convenience
Of anyone desiring to pay rent when
the windows are closed, if they will
knock on the window, some one OF
the force will be glad to accommo-
date the patrons by responding and
receiving the payment, or, if more
convenient, they may put the money,
with the notice, in an envelope and
drop in the letter box, without post
age, or they may place same in their
postofice box, and the matter will be
attended to DrOmDtly
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Death of Mrs. Cornelia Barton.

Mrs. Cornelia Barton, relict of the
late DR.. Donald Barton, died here at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. w.
H. Patrick, Tuesday night and was
buried Thursday morning in South
end cemetery after funeral services
conducted by the Rev. E. 0. Watson,
pastor of the Methodist church. Mrs.
Barton was about eighty-three years
OF age. She had been in feeble
health for a lorg time. She was for
many years a member of the Metho-
dist church ard was greatly loved by
all who knew her.
Mrs. Barton was a sister of the
late judge James F. Izlar, of Orange
burg, and is survived by the follow
ing brothers and sister: Messrs
Thomas A. Izlar, of the Isle OF
Palms; L. J. Izlar, of Orangeburg;
Major Laurie T. Izlar, of Ocala, Fla,
and Mrs. F. Marion Green, of Orange
burg county. She leaves the follow
ing children: Mrs. j. n. McMichael,
of Orangeburg; Mrs. w. H. Patrick,
of Bamberg; Messrs. A. S. Barton,
of Bamberg; Benjamin Barton, OF
Summerville; P. R. Barton, of Den
mark, and Olin Barton, of Rowes-
Vile
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
knights Entertain Visitors.

One Of the most enjoyable meet
ings of Bamberg lodge No. 3S in
many months was held Monday even
ing. when about fifty local Knights
and some twenty visitors gathered
in the castle hall for the regular con-
vention. On account of the rank of
esquire being conferred on four pages,
the lodge met at an earlier hour
than usual. At 9:15 the lodge and
visitors were invited to repair to the
Johns hotel, where a delightful oys-
ter supper was served by the enter
tainment committee, Messrs. l.. B.
Fowler, w. L. Lovinggood, and B. c..
McDufie.
When the cigars were passed
around after supper, the chancellor
commander, Mr.. LaVerne Thomas,
called on Senator J. B. Black for a
few words of welcome to the visitors.
Rev. Achille Sassard, of Olar, and
Hon. w. E. Derrick, of Orangeburg,
responded in brief talks.
The knights then again entered
the lodge room, and completed the
work of Initiating Messrs. j. c..
Guilds, D. A. Reid, John Schwarting,
and F. E. Dozier into the mysteries
of the rank of esquire.
The lodge was honored by the
presence Of a large number of vlsl-
tors, among whom were: Grand Vice
Chancellor w. E. Derrick, of Orange
burg; Rev. Achille Sassard and DR..
l.. A. Hartzog, of Olar; A. H. Nine
stein, Esq, Of Blackville, and R. c..
Hardwick. Esq, J. Arthur Virgins,
and w. L. Riley, of Denmark, who
assisted the lodge in the work of the
evening.
The lodge has recently elected ten
applicants for the ranks of Knight
hood, besides reinstating several sus-
pended members.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Two Good Clubs.
Here are two excellent offers that
The Herald can make to it's subscrib-

Here are two excellent offers that
The Herald can make to it's subscrib-
ers:
"All winter reading club"-The
Bamberg Herald, the Progressive
Farmer, the Housewife, Today's
Magazine, the Weekly Kansas City
Star, all one year each, copy of the
Farmers Business Book and Almanac,
and four grape vines. This club nay
be had for $3.50. This is open to any
subscriber Of The Herald, new or re-
newal
The Atlanta Constitution club
The Bamberg Herald, the Thrice-a-
week New York World, the Progress
sive Farmer, the Weekly Alabama
Times and Home Friend, and the Tri-
weekly Atlanta Constitution, all one
year each for 1926.
These are the only clubbing offers
that The Herald has to make at this
time.
The ''all winter reading club" will
be offered until further notice The
Constitution club can only be offer
ed until April 3Oth.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Gallagher-Atteberly.

A marriage of interest to wide
circle of friends occurred last even
ing at $50 o'clock at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Gallagher, 21O
Jackson avenue, Piedmont Park,
when their daughter, Miss Mary AL
ma Gallagher, became the bride of
Emmett D. Atteberry, of this city.
Rev. D. H. Rolston, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, perform
ed the ceremony, which was wit
messed by a number of friends and
relatives of the contracting couple.
The home was handsomely decor
ated for the occasion in color
scheme of green and white, with
palms and ferns as conspicuous fea-
lures. The brides maid was Miss
Myrtle Hinson and the maid of honor
was the brides sister, Miss Vivian
Gallagher The bridegroom was ac-
companied by his best men, G. T. Gal
lagher, brother Of the bride. Little
Miss Irene Lowrance was the ring
bearer, the impressive ring ceremony
being used. The bridal party enter
ed the parlor to the strains of Men,
delssohn's wedding march, played by
Mrs. j. L. Hoyle.
After the ceremony reception
was given by the brides parents to
the wedding party. A delightful
luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Atteberry left last night for bridal
trip through Virginia. On their re-
turn to Charlotte they will be at
home on West avenue.
The bride of last evening has been
a resident of Charlotte about three
years, having come here with her
parents from Gaffney. She is young
woman of many fine traits of charac-
ter and attractive personality that
have won her many friends in Char
lotte. She is of the blonde type and
strikingly handsome. Mr.. Atteberry
is native of Bamberg, S. c., but has
been in Charlotte for quite a while
and holds responsible position with
the Piedmont Cigar company-Char-
lotte Observer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Civic improvements Planned.

A meeting of the directors of the
Chamber of Commerce was held
Tuesday afternoon, at which a num-
Ter of civic improvements were dis
Hussed. Mr.. W. D. Rhoad made a
tatement with reference to paving
5ain street, and it seems likely that
ONE action looking to this end may
con be taken by the authorities. A
committee is now working on this
latter, but the committee was not
eady to report Tuesday.
It was announced that DR.. w. W.
.ong, Of Clemson College, would be
resent at the farmers meeting to be
cid April 5th, and that Gov. Man
.ng would also likely be present.
Mr.. w. D. Rhoad stated that with
\ the next sixty days or so the city
ould be provided with pure drink
: water, as a filtering arrangement
:. III soon be installed. When this is
{. 1ne, the water now being supplied
tae town will be absolutely pure. it
was stated.
A town slogan is wanted. The di-
rectors would like for every man.
woman or child in the city who has a
slogan in mind to send it in to the
secretary, Paul Whitaker.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Carlisle Notes.

On last Wednesday afternoon at
Denmark the Carlisle girls basket
ball team met and suffered defeat at
the hands of the girls Of the Den
mark high school. The Denmark
girls displayed an unusual amount
of speed and good team work, while
the Carlisle girls seemed unable to
hold the ball. Without a doubt the
game was the best that has been
played in this section this season.
The score was an undecided factor
until the final whistle was blown.
Excitement was as high as the score,
s to ), in favor of Denmark, would
indicate. The lineup for Carlisle
was as follows: Forwards, Irene Null
linax and Octavia Yarley; centres,
Alma Lain and Lucille Linder:
guards, Beatrice Bailey and Eunice
Muckenfuss
On Friday evening in the audi
torium there was staged declama-
ton contest between the Beach and
Kilgo Literary societies to determine
who would represent Carlisle school
in the State contest to be held in Co.
lumbia in April. Promptly at $3.50
two groups of boys began to March
to the stage down the two aisles. The
meeting was called to order and DR..
E. O. Watson opened with prayer.
The Kilgo society was represented by
Norman DuBose and E. B. Goodwin,
whose subjects were: "Sparticus to
the Gladiators," and 'The Declara-
ton of Independence" respectively.
The Beach society was represented
by R. NJ. McCants, subject: "The
Death Bed of Benedict Arnold" and
w. E. Smith, subject: ''The Speech
of Vindication. Between declama-
tions, Lawton Virgins rendered sew
eral piano solos. The judging COM
mittee, which was composed OF
Messrs. B. D. Carter, chairman; E.
H. Henderson, and R. P. Bellinger,
after some deliberation, rendered
their decision in favor of r. NJ. Nc
Cants, with Norman DuBose as al
ternate. The ceremonies were pre-
sided over by L. D. Bivens and A. T..
Whetsell, presidents, respectively of
the Kilgo and Beach societies. Mr..
Austin Moore was chief marshal for
the occasion. All the speakers did
themselves much credit and it is be-
lieved that Carlisle's representative
stands an excellent chance of win
ming the State contest in April.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Tbe Bannberg Deram
Thursday, March 8, 1917.
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Rev. w. w. Lipscomb. of Green
Vile. conducted services at the Bap-
tist church last Sunday morning and
evening, prea aching two excellent SER
mons.
The friends of Mrs D. A. Reid,
who returned from a Charleston hos
pital last week after having had an
operation performed, will be glad to
know that she is rapidly recuperat-
ing.
Mrs. NJ. J. Black and Miss Ethel
Black will be the hostesses to the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
CHAPTER next Tuesday afternoon at
four O'Clock. Members are asked to
remember their yearly dues.
Mrs. Frank Gustafson died On Feb
ruary End in the Augusta hospital.
She is survived by her husband and
one little son, one brother. and four
sisters. Her husband is we'll known
in Bamberg, having resided here for
a number of years.
The sale of the personal property
of the late A. Bennett was had Tues
day at his late residence. This was
sold by B. R. Bennett, executor under
the will, and was purchased as a
whole by Mrs. Bennett. the sum Of
$4,000 having been paid for it
Walterboro Press and Standard.
Capt. J. NJ. Smith and family
moved to Ehrhardt last week. Capt.
Smith is conductor on the Coast Line,
but has been detained in the city for
several weeks on account of his re-
cent serious illness. The residence
vacated by Capt. Smith is now ioccu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hinnant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
A Correction.

The Bamberg Herald: Rev. A. j.
Foster, of the Baptist Courier, was a
visitor in town this week, preaching
two good sermons in the Baptist
church Sunday.-Baptist Courier.
Just to keep the record straight,
we will say that our Baptist friends
evidently got the wires crossed, as
The Herald did not print the above
paragraph. Rev. Mr.. Foster was in
Bamberg last week, but he did not
preach at the Baptist church.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Card From Col. j. F. Folk.

Editors Bamberg Herald:-A few
months ago some of the citizens of
Bamberg had a survey made for a
straight road from Bamberg to
Lemon Swamp, crossing at Capt.
Rileys plantation. When it was
learned that straight road to that
point would shorten the distance
about one half mile, and save every
one coming to Bamberg from Spring
town, Odom's Bridge, Govan, and
Olar about one mile on the round
trip, something over four hundred
citizens petitioned the supervisor to
build the road. This petition has
been in the hands of the supervisor
for several months, and there has
been nothing done in the way of car
rying out the wishes of these petit
TONERS and taxpayers, am informed,
on account of the objection of DR.. j..
B. Black, senator for Bamberg coun-
ty, to this road going across a piece
of land belonging to hip' which is Of
very little value. J.
l cannot believe that Senator
Black, who has been honored by the
people of Bamberg county, and who
has so often expressed himself as be-
ing in favor of good roads, is now
the obstacle in the way of this road
improvement and convenience to so
many of the very citizens who helped
to honor him by sending him to the
State senate. But there is evidently
an effort somewhere to thwart the
wishes of the people who signed the
petitions, and the petitioners want to
know who is responsible for block
ing this Improvement.
The supervisor states that he hesi-
tates in condemnation proceedings
against Senator Black for fear Of in
curing his ill-will. The law gives
the right tc condemn land for road
building, and this law does not ex-
empt Senator Black or make any diff
ference between him and any other
citizen whose land is needed for pub
lie convenience. If Senator Black is
blocking the way to this improve
ment, regardless of the welfare and
convenience of the public, for some
reason of his own, then the super
visor should handle him just as he
would any other citizen. The petit
TONERS wish to know why their
wishes are not being carried out, and
they do not intend to let the matter
drop until their wishes are complied
with or the responsibility placed
where it belongs. Respectfully,
JOHN F. FOLK.
One of Petitioners.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
New Advertisements.

L. 3. Fowler-For Sale.
Box 20, Olar-For Sale.
H. L. Hinnant-For Sale.
G. A. Jennings-TaXpayers!
Mutual Garage-There it Goes.
J. D. Copeland, .Jr.-Taken Up.
A. NJ. Denbow-Money to Lend.
Thielen Theatre -"Civilization.
F. Mason Crum & Co.-Boll Wee
vii.
J. B. Brickle-Patching up a
Break.
Taylor Co.-To Top Off a
Fine Meal.
Planters Fertilizer Co.-Which
Shall it Be?
Enterprise Bank-When Oppor-
tunity Beckons.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Estate OF
Phillip Seymour.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Willful
Waste Brings Woeful Want.
Farmers & Merchants Bank-Af-
ter a Careful Man Has Worked.
Peoples Bank-This Man Put His
Money in Get-Rich-Quick Scheme.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Court Holds Short Session.

After remaining in session for only
two days. .he court Of common pleas
was adjourned sine die Tuesday after
noon. Judge Gary presided. Only
three jury cases were tried at this
term. as follows:
Combahee Fertilizer Co. versus j.
P. and NJ. S. O'Quinn, verdict for
plaintiff for S1,2S323.
High Point Furniture CO. versus
Farmers Mercantile Co., verdict for
plaintiff for S207.96.
Ella A. Morris versus Seaboard Air
Line Railway Co., verdict for plain
tiff for $3.50.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Notice.

The executive committee of the
Rivers Bridge Memorial association
will meet at the memorial grounds
on Saturday, March 10th, at 3
o'clock, o. M, to arrange for memo
rial services and such other business
as may come before them. A full
meeting is earnestly requested.
DIR. n. F. KIRKLAND,
J. w. JENNY, Pres.
Sectv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Civic League Meeting.

The Civic league will hold an i'm
portant meeting at the home of Mrs.
C. J. S. Brooker, Friday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock. Every member is
urged to be present, as plans are to
be made for the two months cam
paign which is to be waged in the in
terest of Bamberg's advancement to-
wards an ideal town. Those who are
not members are also invited to at
tend this meeting, if interested in
the progress of their home town.
IIarald c1 SQ
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
House Burned Monday.

! Monday afternoon small cottage
owned by Mr. D. R. Matheny and oc-
cupied by Mr.. Albright was complete
ly destroyed by fire. The house was
located near the cotton platform of
the B., E. & W., and two bales of cot
ton on the platform caught on fire,
but it was eXtinguished before much
damage was done
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
It's Chief Use.

A little boy, writing a composition
on the zebra, was asked to describe
the animal and to mention what 1t
was useful for. After deep ref1ec-
tion, he wrote:
THE zebra is like a horse, only
striped. 1t is chiefly used to illus
trate the letter Z."-Life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
Baptist Church Services.

Prayer meeting at the Baptist
church Thursday evening at 7:45,
subject: Things Found in a Boys
Bread Basket" scripture: Jno. 6:
LA. Preaching Sunday morning,
subject: Haste Makes Waste"
Preaching Sunday evening 7:45, sub
ject: "A Comedy in Errors
w. r. MCMILLAN
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

Mr.. Atteberry is a former Bam-
berg boy, the son of Mrs. Bessie At
teberry, and has many friends in the
city, who extend their warm con-
gratuations.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

Snails are excellent barometers.
If there is rain in the air snails will
seek shelter under leaves, in the bark
of a tree or any other handy place.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

Lost-Stock Certificate No. 40,
dated February 4, 1907, Peoples
Bank. Notice is hereby given that
after legal advertisement I shall ap-
ply for a new certificate. G. MOVE
DICKINSON. Bamberg, S. c. As.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

Why Let Your storage batteries
run down? We have installed up-to-
date machinery and guarantee all
work. Electric troubles speciality.
'!UTUAL GARAGE, Denmark, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

Taxpayers-If your taxes are not
paid by the evening of the 18th,
don't blame the treasurer. He has to
close his Office then, according to law
and issue executions.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Under This Head Csc.
For 25 Words or Less.

For Sale-Nine pair sash, "a 1-2
inches by feet; pair blinds, same
size. L. B. FOWLER, Bamberg, S.
c. It,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

Taken Tp-Black cow and calf.
Owner may get same by paying dam
age to flowers, expenses, and feed
bill. J. y. COPELAND, JR., Bam-
berg, S. G.. 1t.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

For Sale-Dry pine stove wood,
delivered anywhere in city. Phone
1O4. H. L. HINNANT, Bamberg, S.
G.. Al.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

For Sale-Four French poodle
pups, six weeks old; two male, $500
each; two female, S4.00 each. Apply
to BOX 20, Olar, S. C. Il.
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Read the Herald, $3.50 per year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-03-08

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.