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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Lieut.. Leroy NJ. Smith.

Lieut.. Leroy NJ. Smith, member
of the ambulance corps, stationed at
Allentown, Pa, spent a furlough
visiting relatives and friends in the
county recently, returning to his sta
ton a few days ago. Lieut.. Smith,
whose home is in the Ehrhardt Sec
ton, enlisted several months ago,
entering the service as private. His
promotion was rapid, and he was
recently made first lieutenant in
the ambulance corps. Lieut.. Smith
is a brother of Messrs. D. P. and D..
NJ. Smith, of the Ehrhardt section,
and he has many other relatives and
friends in the county who are proud
of his rapid advance, and will watch
his military career with much inter-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
An Humble Part.

A blue jacket who had been in the
battle of Jutland was travelling in the
railway toward his home and every
one in the compartment treated him
very respectfully. He was, moreover,
the recipient of numerous cigars. He
conducted himself with great digni-
ty, and when a gentleman who had
kept silent got out at one of the sta
tions the other passengers settled
down with eager anticipation to hear.
the story. Nodding his head toward
the stranger vending his way along
the platform the blue jacket remark
ed with a grin: "'E thinks e 'as
lost something ed like to hear. But
all I saw of the battle was coal
nothing but coal. I'm a stoker, you
see; that's what / am!"-Lond0As
Chronicle.
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ing counties are as follows:
Destroyed 80 Gallons of Booze.

With the mouths and eyes of many
citizens running water, Sheriff S. G..
Ray carried out a unique holiday
celebration on Christmas eve when
he pourned out and destroyed 80
gallons of whiskey on the court house
grounds in the rear of the building.
The fluid had been seized mostly at
Denmark and had been held 80 days
and was emptied according to the law
in every detail. Some of it was fine
whiskey, that is, if any whiskey is
fine, and it is conservatively esti-
mated that at the present price of the
stuff the entire lot destroyed should
be valued at about $3.50. Coming as
it did, just before Christmas, it was
the general topic of conversation on
Main street, and many amusing
things were said concerning the ca
tastrophe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Peoples Bank Directors Meet.

The annual meeting of the board
of directors of the Peoples Bank, OF
Bamberg, was held in the bank here
last Friday afternoon, and the insti-
tuition was found to be on a solid
basis and it's affairs in splendid
conc dition. A dividend of ten per
cent. was declared, which &ill be
paid to the stockholders within the
next few days. approximately ST.
900 was carried to the surplus fund
and about $4,000 to the undivided
profits, which gives an idea as to the
strength of the bank and the busi-
ness it is doing. The Peoples Bank
is closing it's record year for busi-
ness.
Mr.. J. w. Barr has been elected
as a director of the bank, while the
annual meeting of the stockholders
will be held on January Sth next.
The officers of this bank for the
coming year will be Mr.. A. NJ. Den
bow, president, DR.. George. F. Hair
and Mr.. C. w. Rentz, vice presidents,
and Mr.. C. E. Black, cashier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
A VERY QUIET CHRISTMAS.
Everybody Enjoyed Themselves, But
There Was Little Hilariousness

Christmas day and the two or three
very busy days just preceding Christ
mas were exceptionally orderly in
Bamberg. Although on Christmas
eve there was crowd said to have
been the largest ever here on simi-
lar days, there was exceptionally lit
tie disorderly conduct; SO little, in
fact as to be hardly worth recording.
The express Office was pretty we'll
patronized, but the fluid was evident
ly looked upon as being entirely too
precious for promiscuous indulgence;
but rather to be carried home and
presided over judiciously in slow sips.
No drunkenness was EVIDENT among
the big crowd and if there were any
who imbibed too freely on Christmas
day they must have kept themselves
pretty we'll under cover.
AS is usual the stores and places
Of business were closed for the day;
many of them remaining closed dur
ing Wednesday as we'll. Tuesday af-
ternoon a big community Christmas
tree was lit up on the court house
green. A large number of children
and grown-ups were present, and it
was a thoroughly enjoyable affair.
Many gifts were handed out to the
children. This was the first commun-
ity tree ever held here, and it was
decided success. The entertain
ment was gotten up by the Civic
league. of which Miss Alma Black is
president.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
w. NJ. S. Week of Prayer.

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Baptist church will observe
one week of prayer the first week in
January. It is earnestly hoped that
the members will take much interest
in these meetings, as they are a
source of much benefit and blessing.
The ladies of other denominations
in the town are cordially invited to
attend the meetings, which will be
held in the homes of various mem
bers, as follows:
Monday-Home of Mrs. Geo. P.
White; leader, Mrs. R. M. Hit.
Tuesday-Home of Mrs. John
Cooner; leader, Mrs. C. B. Free.
Wednesday-Home of Mrs. R. NJ.
Hit; leader, Mrs. Geo. P. White.
Thursday-Home of Mrs. ]. F.
Carter; leader, Mrs. Robert Black.
Friday-Home of Mrs. Miles
Black; leader, Mrs. Miles Black.
aturday-Home of Mrs. LaVerne
Thomas; leader, Mrs. LaVerne Thom-
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Death of Rev. Henry Mouzon.

The Rev. Henry Mouzon, Meth
odist minister of the Upper South
Carolina conference, and who has
been preaching at Blacksburg for the
past year, died last week after short
illness in a hospital at Gastonia, n.
C. Mr.. Mouzon preached many
years ago at Bamberg, and will
doubtless be remembered by num-
Der of our older residents, who will
regret very much to learn of his
death.
He had quite number of relatives
in Bamberg and in this section, and
was brother to the deceased wife
of Mr.. G. R. Brabham. The Rev. Mr..
Mouzon had been a minister of the
gospel for a long while and filled
pulpits in all parts of South Carolina.
He was we'll known as an exceeding
ly pious man and at all times placed
his Goodness above everything. On
~ a short while ago he lost his wife
and he left no children. He was
buried at Blacksburg.
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SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

The many friends of Miss Trina
B,ack who has recently been ill, will
he glad to know that she is out again
and improving rapidly.
The friends of Mrs. w. E. Free will
he pleased to know that she has suf-
fcientlv recovered to be able to be
ont again after her recent illness.
To December Is there had been
sinned in Bamberg county 25,4S6
bales of cotton, against 21,25s to the
same date last year, an increase of
something over 1000 bales.
Last wear only 353 Red Cross seals
we're sold in Bamberg. This year
600 seals were sold up to several
days before Christmas, which was
all the local authorities had to sell.
There will be no preaching at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning.
but there will be exercises by the
Sunbeam band. The pastor is on the
programme to preach the missionary
sermon at the union meeting. Ser
vices will be held Sunday evening as
usual.
It was a spendid asset to Christ
mas business that the weather mod
Grated last week, and the business
men were rushed to keep up with the
trade. Most Bamberg mercantile es-
Establishments carried larger stocks
than usual, and our merchants as a
whole report unprecedented cash
sales.
Mr.. n. P. Murdaugh, of Dublin, n.
c.. writes: I'VE had quite heavy
snow up here on last Tuesday night,
the 18th. The ground is still COW
cred; can't do anything except sit
around our good old time oak fires.
The crops in this section are short,
but the high price paid for cotton
Mas put the country in fair circum-
stances"
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RiZer.GOOdWin.

Olar. Dec. 22.-The friends of
Miss Zelma Rizer and Mr.. Robert
Fair Goodwin were surprised at the
news of their marriage early this af-
ternoon. Immediately after the GER
emony Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin left
by automobile for Denmark, where
they boarded the Seaboard Air Line
train for Florida. Although their
marriage was expected at some time
in the future, only the immediate
family knew the appointed time. The
ceremony was performed at high
noon at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Corey F. Rizer,
by the brides pastor, the Rev. AchlEle
Sassard, and only the immediate fam
lily was present. The bride was
handsomely attired in a purple coat
suit trimmed in gray fur and acces-
sories to match. Mrs. Goodwin is
the second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
c.. F. Rizer, of this place, and is
popular for her sweet and amiable
manner. She was a student of Co.
lumbia college and has a host of
friends and admirers. Mr.. Goodwin
is from Laurens and is in his third
year as superintendent of the Olar
high school. He was graduated at
the University of South Carolina in
the class of 1911. He is a young
man of strong character, high ideals
and impressive personality. After
their bridal trip Mr.. and Mrs. Good
win Will be at home in Olar.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Cotton Ginned to Dec. 1.

All the counties in this section of
the State have ginned more cotton
this year according to government
figures than they had up to the
same period last year. AS the crop
is pretty we'll ginned through this
territory this is evidence sufficient
to show that this years crop is con-
siderably in excess of that for last
year, and another good thing is that
the price is so much better. Bam-
berg county so fer has ginned ap-
proximately 1000 bales more this
year than last year up to this time.
The governments official statis-
tics as to the number of bales ginn-
ed up to Dec. 1st for the years 191 6
and 1917, in Bamberg and surround
ing counties are as follows:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Union Meetings.

The Barnwell association union
meetings will be, held December 29
and 80 at the following churches:
l, Ehrhardt; 2, Friendship; 8, Heal
ing Springs; 4, Mt. Arnon.
TOPICS.
/. Our enlarged opportunities
abilities and duties, and how will we
perform them?
2. In what respects are our
churches behind the times, and what
is needed to bring them up in line?
8. The message of the season; ;
the lessons of the past; the aims and
endeavors of the future.
4. Echoes from the Baptist State
convention.
SPEAKERS.
At Ehrhardt-1. G. W. Folk, w.
NJ. Jones, ]. C. /Kinard. 2. G. j.
Herndon, DR.. Robert Black, D. H.
Owings. g.. D. o. Hunter, N. H.
Fender, D. P. Smith. 4. DR.. ]. B.
Black, J. E. Mcmillan, w. NJ. Jones.
Missionary sermon, W. M. Jones.
At Friendship. DR.. ]. R. Nc
Cormack, C. W. Jones, J. o. San
ders. 2. w. H. Hutto, J. D. Hug
gins, J. L. Proveaux. 8. L. S. Still
C. W. Jones, J. w. Bates. 4. L. w.
Abstance, J. D. Higgins, ]. T. Still
Missionary sermon, C. w. Jones.
At Healing Springs-1. G. w.
Mathis, E. C. Watson, R. B. Fickling.
2. R. E. Woodward, D. W. Heckle
T. J. Grubbs g., F. P. Lee, w. l..
Hayes, H. J. Hair. 4. E. c. Wat
son, S. A. Hair, R. R. Johnston. Mis-
sionary sermon, E. C. Watson.
At Mt. Arnon-1. L. S. Shealey, ]
G.. Fields, o. w. Barker. 2. J. R.
Cullom, S. E. Miller, J. L. Bradley
8. George P. White, T. J. Deer, A
w. Manuel. 4. J. R. Cullom. Mis-
sionary sermon, George P. White.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
He Wished to Read.

Nurse" moaned. the convalescent
patient, cant I have something to
eat? I'm starving
Yes, the doctor said you could
start taking solids today; but you
must begin slowly" she said. Then
she held out a spoonful of tapioca
1--WE must only advance by degrees,
she added
He sucked the spoon dry and felt
more tantalizingly hungry than ever
He begged for a second spoonful, but
she shook her head, saying that un-
til he was stronger everything must
be given in small quantities.
Presently he summoned her again
to his bedside. Nurse" he said
bring me a postage stamp; I want tc
read New York Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Stockholders and Directors Meet.

Both the annual stockholders and
directors meetings of the Bamberg
Banking Company were held last
Thursday in the offices of the bank
here. A most satisfactory condition
was reported and the institution made
splendid progress the past year. A
substantial dividend was declared,
which will be mailed to the stock
holders on January 1st. The direct
ors elected the following named Of
ficers to serve the bank during the
coming year: G. Frank Bamberg,
president; John H. Cope, active vice
president; D. F. Hooton, cashier, and
NJ. G. Cooner, assistant cashier. The
entire board of directors, consisting
of the following men, was reelected
for the coming year: G. Frank Bam-
berg, John H. Cope, D. F. Hooton,
DR.. J. B. Black, H. ]. Brabham, H.
F.. Bamberg, W. D. Rhoad, E. c.
HAYS, and J. D. Copeland, Sr.
"a
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Willing to Pay.

A Tommy on furlough entered a
jewelers. shop and, placing much
battered gold watch on the counter,
said: 81 want this ERE mended."
After a very careful survey the
matchmaker said: 81 am afraid, sir,
the cost of repairing will be double
what you gave for it,
81 don't mind that" said the sol-
dier. "Will you mend it,"
"Yes," said the jeweler, "at the
price,,
"Well," remarked Tommy, smiling.
II gave a German a punch on the
nose for it, and T. m quite ready to-
give you two if you'll mend ii -
London Mail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Negro Soldiers to Go to France.

More than half of the 1880 colored
men who completed the course at the
reserve officers training camp at
Fort Des ,Moines, Iowa, have been
commissioned as officers in the army.
Nearly 100 colored physicians and
surgeons have received commissions
as officers in the medical reserve
corps. A full fighting force of 30
600 colored soldiers, including rep
resentatives in all branches of mill
tary service, will constitute the 92nd
division, to be detailed for duty in
France under Gen. Pershing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27

The fuel administration is author
ity for the statement that, while the
annual output of coal has been in
creased approximately 50,000,000
tons, the increase in consumption
caused by the war is 100,000,000
tons. An instance cited is that Of
the Bethlehem Steel company, which
demands an increased coal supply OF
approximately 100000 tons year;
The coal demands of public utility,
plants, particularly in the industrial
sections, have increased third.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Not All Answers are Public.

Answers of registrants on the Sc
lective draft questionnaires relating
to health and answers under the head
dependency with the exception OF
names and addresses of persons
claimed to be dependent, will not be
open to inspection by the public with
out the consent of the registrants.
Imprisonment for not to exceed
one year will be imposed in anyone
connected with the administration OF
the selective draft law who shall
make this information public.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
The Flat-FoOted IriShman.

Pat Casey was drafted and proud
of the honor:
Sure, l amt scared of powder or
dynamite shocks.
I've worked in a quarry for Mickey
O'Conner,
And war can't be harder than blast
ing them rocks.
Flat-footed? Oh, doctor, don't say
I'm rejected"
And Casey exempted" fell back in
his seat,
'No mortal is perfect; how could you
expect it,
You don't shoot gun with the soles
of your feet!"
Washington Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Cheese Exports and Imports.

In August of this year exactly SO
pounds of European cheese were i'm
ported by the United States, coming
from Italy. During 1914, before the
war, $4,000 tons were bought in Eu-
rope.
Argentina has turned to cheese
making on large scale, and is now
placing large quantities in the Unit
ed States, although more cheese is
now being exported than imported.
In September, 1000 tons were sold
abroad, being distributed to so coun-
tries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Safe Office in IA Cellar on Wheels .

La Liber Belgique, the publication
issued somewhere in Belgium,
which the Germans have been Unable
to suppress, thus defines it's Office lo-1
cation:
"The editorial esta blishment be-
ing no place of repose, cellar on
wheels has been found more conven-
lent.
Business being at standstM un-
der German domination, it says, Eve
have suppressed the page of adver-
tisements and advise our readers to
save their money for better times"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
Dad Was q Feeder.

Father and son were having lit
tie heart-to-heart talk.
"My lad," said pa grimly, 81 hear
from various portions of the globe;
that you are given to gambling. Now
what about it," x;,
81 will speak the truth, father,
said the young man. 81 do gamble,
but only for small stakes"
"Oh, well," grunted the father, as
long as it's for something to eats +
don't mind" Judge.
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Services at the Baptist Church.

Sunday, December 80. 10 a. NJ
Sunday-school; DR.. Robert Black
superintendent.
II a. m.-Short exercise by the
Sunbeam society.
1880 p. m.-Preaching by the pas
tor, Geo. P. White. subject, March
ing Orders"
Cordial invitation to the public tc
attend all services.
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Better Now.

when I was a boy l was glad
enough to eat dry bread for my din
ner," said father, at the head of the
table
well, daddy" piped up his small
daughter, you are having much
better time now you are living with
us."-Life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27
New Advertisements.

C.. K. Crabill-Wanted.
C. r. Brabham-For Sale.
PEOPLES Bank-Xmas Club.
D. A. Reid-We Thank You.
Thomas Black-Lost or Stolen.
Chero-Cola Bottling Co.-Thanks
B. Brickle-We Have On Hand
Enterprise Bank-Science Of Sav-
ing.
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Too Late.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Benjamln
Franklin.
PEOPLES Bank-Important An
nouncement.
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The Missing Deacon.

One of the prominent deacons in
an Ohio church was seriously i'll. AS
he was very popular among the con-
gregation, a bulletin was posted in
front of the church to inform his
friends of his condition. 1t read:
lone o'clock. Deacon Jones very
ILL.,"
1.-TWO o'clock. Deacon Jones
is worse and sinking rapidly"
"Three o'clock. Deacon Jones
departed for heaven
A travelling man passing by that
evening read the bulletin and, see
ing no one in sight. added at the bot
tom:
Seven o'clock. Great excite
ment in heaven Deacon Jones has
not vet arrived. The worst is fear
ed. d."-EXchange
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-27

Many officers of the marine corps
and the navy are members Of class
receiving instruction at Washington,
in defense against the use of gas.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-1,000 bushels ear corn.
Apply to C.. R. BRABHAM, Bamberg,
8. G.. Ito
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Read The Herald $3.50 the year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-24

AS soon as an officer does his duty
 and steps on the toes of the lawbreak- CTS in Anchorage he is jumped upon
 by the Times. Why is it that paper with so splendid a chance to do good
 and be a real help in uplifting the community invariably takes the side of the lawbreakers and bootleggers and gamblers? Without a single ex- ception the Times has taken the stand that the deputy marshals and court officials are damned if they do and damned if they don't. In no case has an officer made an arrest that he has not been met with vituperation and abuse, and the poor unfortunate, abused criminal extolled and halo manufactured to fit the occasion. Marshal Brenneman has selected his officers with the greatest care and with a view to their fitness to handle conditions in Anchorage. That their work is unusually effective is evi- denced by the large number of crimi- nals prot over from that city on var ious charges, running from bootleg ging to gambling aud attempted man. slaughter. Conviction has resulted in nearly every. case. If these men are
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-24

THE war will not be won by mon- ey, nor by food, nor by rabid express sions of patriotism but by the ana nimity of the people. and their faith in the administration. One man in the trenches is worth a hundred hur- raining for a flag in hall; one dol lar contributed to the war fund is worth a hundred frittered away on useless contributions. The govern ment has mapped out it's course of procedure, and knows what it wants to buy with the money. It has now asked the people to give that money. Your dimes and nickels will help when directly applied as much as dol lars indirectly applied. If you wish to help the nation attend the exer- cises tonight and take Liberty Bond. If you cannot take a large one, take a small one Each dollar will be plac- ed where it will do the most good, and you will be equal partners in the success or failure of the cause.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-24

convinced themselves of its feasibil- ity. Only for the insistance of the postoffice department that they land at every little trail station. machines would already be on the route. These same men are discussng the probabii ity of a thru route to Fairbanks with no stops in case the mail contract is secured this year. In such case one or more machines will be put on, and the dream of ages come true.
 Another decade will witness the air traversed as safely and smoothly as the water is TOW, and Alaska offers exceptional inducements to the es- tablishment of aerial lines.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-24

was reduced to an extent that it was necessary to cut off night letters for a time last summer. Many additional efficient applications for appointment in the National Army as officers have been made to me, but l have been compelled to veto these applications in order to maintain communication in Alaska, as efficient experts are ab- solutely necessary and I cannot afford to lose any more.
 There are no cable officers in the United States except the few on for eign cable service and the Postal ca ble at San Francisco. There is no loose materal to draw from, therefore it is essential for me to hold all the efficient men we have in order to op-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-24
HARD TO FILL
SIGNAL CORPS

"The Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph system has given 40 per cent of the most expert men for the organization of two gov ernment radio stations at Honolulu and the Canal Zone and also for the officers of the new National Ar my" said Col. B. O. Lenoir today. Col Lenoir is in Juneau making ex- aminations in the local force for pro- motions. He will leave shortly for his office in Seattle and will then pass upon the examinations for all members of the Signal Corps in AL aska at their various stations, the re- suits to be announced later.
 Improvements in the arrangement of the Juneau cable office are to be made soon.
 In speaking further of the work, Col. Lenoir said:
 By drawing expert men from AL aska the efficiency of the system