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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
CLOTHING PRICES HIGHER.
York Cothier Refers to Article Indi.
eating Prices Will Be Raised.

General III. C.. L." who is better
known by his full name of High
Cost of Living" is on the rampage
again and has announced that al
though he has been running living
prices up for some time, what he had
done thus far is only starter. He
has announced that he intends to hit
Mr.. Clothes Wearing Man another
pop, since he will advance the prices
of clothing this coming fall and win
ter from SO to SIS more than they
have been heretofore. A York coun!
ty clothing merchant who is in close
touch with the manufacturing end
of the business, on yesterday point
ed out the practical certainty Of in
creased prices for clothing this year
and to substantiate his predictions
handed the reporter clipping from
recent issue of the Daily Trade
Record, which has the, following sad
tidings for those who have to buy
clothes:
Plans are now being made by the
largest clothing manufacturers in the
country for a complete reconstruc-
ton Of their business along lines to
conform with the new standard OF
costs of all materials which enter in
to the making of mems garments
These new cost standards will in the
majority of instances, take effecS
with the fall seasons lines, accord
ing to statements made by the rep
resentative factors in the mems ap.
parel industry.
Up to the present time, manufac'
turers of prominence have worked or
basis of cost of supplies they have
had in stock long before the increas-
ed prices took effect with the resul'
that no material changes have been
apparent in the prices charged fol-
their products in comparison with
former seasons.
Some idea of the radical change in
the manufacturing cost of clothing
can be obtained from the following
figures representative of the best
merchandise in every instance. Fhe
table shows the increased cost to the
manufacturer of items which enter
into his business, compared with
prices of the same goods prior to the
European war:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading.-Paragra About
Men and Happenings.

A forest fire on Paris mountain
near Greenville last week, did con-
siderable damage.
Fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed
the nurses dwelling connected with
the pellagra hospital in Spartanburg.
Annie Jackson, a negro woman,
was killed in Greenwood, Saturday,
by a passenger train of the G. & w.
G.. railroad.
The Ware Shoals Manufacturing
company, ofsGreenville, has granted
its employees ten per cent. increase
in wages.
John ]. Brown, head of the
knights of Pythias, will deliver ad-
dresses in Columbia, Charleston, and
Greenville in the near future.
May Allen Ferguson, 3-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Fer
guson. of Greenville, was severely
burned last week when her dress
caught fire from matches with which
she was playing.
Governor Manning has announced
that he will not accept the resigna-
tions of any more members of the
South Carolina National Guard. In
the event of war, South Carolina
could furnish $4,000 men.
Eugene H. Blake, of Greenwood,
B. P. Davies, of Barnwell, w. H.
Keith, of Timmonsville, J. c. Duck
worth, of Williamson, G. D. Walker,
of Johnston, and E. A. Hill, of Tuca-
pau, have been appointed lieutenant
colonels on the staff of Gov. Man
ming.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22

meeting. An interesting programme
was presented. A paper on Help
fulness in Community Life,' was
read by Mrs. F. G. Craddock. A pa
per on winter gardening" prepared
by Mrs. C. A. Moye, was read by Miss
Alberta HERS. Mrs. Martin Light
sey gave a piano selection and Mrs.
E. A. Mcdowell read humorous
selection. Plans were discussed for
spring work. A delicious sweet
course, coffee and crackers were
served.
The regular monthly meeting of
the U. D. C. was held Monday after
noon of last week with Mesdames
Cleo H. and George D. Sanders, at
the home of the latter. The meeting
was conducted by the president, Miss
DuRant. A number of business mat
ters were disposed of. Features of
the programme were paper by Miss
Maud Barber, and piano selection
by Mrs. Horace Young. A salad
course, coffee and crackers were
served.
The Y. w. AS, Of the Baptist
church, gave an enjoyable Valentine
party at the home of Miss Helen Nc
Dowell, on last Friday evening. A
love story contest and an archery
contest were features of entertain
ment. In the first contest, Miss Zoe
Thomas and William Harter and Miss
Virginia Harter and Leland Barber
tied for the prize, the latter couple
winning in the draw. In the arch
cry contest, Raymond Hammond was
declared the best marksman.
The many friends of Mrs. ]. F.
Lightsey hope for her a speedy recov-
cry at the Columbia hospital, where
she has been for some time, under
treatment.
Mr.. Chester Lancaster has recently
undergone a serious operation at the
Baptist hospital, Columbia. His
friends will be glad to know that he
is expected home this week.
Rev. A. ]. Foster, of the Baptist
Courier, was visitor in town this
week, preaching two good sermons in
De- let al,, S11nIo11
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
Buford Bridge Budget.

Buford Bridge, Feb. 20.-Well,
Boagus's letters can't compete with
Jef's JEFF, your letters are always
interesting and so full of wit. Your
recipe to mothers was great. Come
again. I am sure everyone, especial
ly those who are interested in Ehr-
hardt, enjoy them.
Mrs. R. NJ. 'Kearse is in Charleston
with her daughter, Mrs. Max Walker,
of Ehrhardt, who has gone there to
undergo an operation.
Mrs. J. B. Kearse and daughter,
Miss Pearle, were delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. L. Kearse, at Colston, last Thurs
day.
Misses Cleo Kearse and Elizabeth
Kirkland and Fletcher Kirkland, OF
Carlisle, spent Sunday at home
Miss Ruth Shuler was very pleas
antly entertained at the home of Mr.
Elgior Copeland, at Ehrhardt, last
weekend
Miss Anna Belle Williams, mis-
sionary returned from Japan, made
very interesting talk at Nizpah
last Sunday evening. Owing to the
bad weather only few were present
Nevertheless, all enjoyed it.
Mr. A. L. Kirkland, our clerk OF
court, spends his week-ends at home.
BOAGUS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
Oak Grove Greetings.

Oak Grove, Feb. Written fol-
last week. We have been having
some cold weather for the past few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Carter, of
Barnwell, spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. H.
Carter.
Mrs. L. W. Copeland and little
daughter, Lenora, spent part of last
week in Bamberg with relatives.
We had the coolest snap February
End we have had this year. 1t killed
all the gardens and grain where the
farmers had planted.
Miss Sallie Carter spent part of
last week with her aunt, Mrs. John
Miley, of Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Copeland and
family and aIr. J. L. Copeland spent
last Sunday with MIR. NJ. A. Kinard
and family.
Mr.. Johnnie Sease is spending
some time with his aunt, Mrs. B. H.
Carter.
Mr.. Phillip Clayton, of Columbia,
was suddenly called near Ehrhardt
last week on account of the death of
his father, Mr.. G. w. Clayton. Mr..
Clayton and all the family have the
sympathy of their many friends.
Miss Lucy Carter is pending some
time with her sister, Mrs. NJ. w.
Rentz.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Colston Clippings.

Colston, Feb. 20.-The president
of the Woman's Missionary society,
of the Cclston Branch Baptist
church, wishes to announce that it
will hold it's first meeting after Sun
day-school and preaching next Sun
day, February 25, and requests the
presence of every officer and men,
ber.
Miss Sadie Boyd spent last week
end with friends in the Spring
Branch section.
Messrs. George Kearse, Wilson
Beard, and Talbert Padgett spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. Frank
Kirkland.
Mr.. Layton Kinard, and Misses
Laura Goodwin and Reba Williams
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Misses Eula and Clara O'Quinn,
of Spring Branch.
Rev. Walter Black, the pastor of
the Colston Branch church, will
preach there next Sunday afternoon
promptly at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Ogreta Beard is visiting rela-
tives at Schofeld at present.
Mr.. Grady Mcmillan, of Ehrhardt,
spent last weekend at home with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. McMil-
Ian.
Misses Mamie Mcmillan and Gussie
Hutto, of Bamberg, spent several
days last week with Misses Natalie
and Alberta Kearse.
A Valentine party was given at the
home of Mr.. J. A. Jennings, Sr., Wed
nesday night. There was a jolly
crowd present and all seemed to en-
Joy it immensely.
Mr.. Sammie Clayton spent Satur-
day night with Mr.. Grady Mcmillan.
Mrs. A. L. Mcmillan is spending
some time with her aunt, Mrs. jamie
Brabham, of Olar.
The friends of Mrs. Sudie Barnes
are glad to know she is doing very
nicely at the Baptist hospital in Co.
lumbia.
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Spring Branch Sayings.

Spring Branch, February 20.-We
are having some very warm weather;
it seems almost like spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Sandifer spent
last Sunday afternoon at Mr.. and
Mrs. w. R. Bessinger's.
Misses Pet and Doris Folk spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
Misses Eula and Clara O'Quinn.
Messrs. Mayfeld Bessinger and
Charley Goodwin were visitors in the
Clear Pond section Sunday after
noon.
MIR. and Mrs. Oscar Crider and lit
tie daughter spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Herndon.
Miss Dottie Goodwin spent Mon
day night with Misses Eula and Clara
O'Quinn.
Miss Carrie Sweatman and grand
mother spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. San
differ.
The many friends of Mrs. Leila
Goodwin are glad to know that she
is improving.
Miss Gussie Hutto, of Bamberg
spent few days last week with he1
aunt, Mrs. ]. P. O'Quinn.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Zeigler and
children were the pleasant guests at
MIR. and Mrs. Elige Goodwin's Sun
day.
Misses Katie and Ottielee O'Quinn
spent Saturday night with Misses
Eula and Clara O'Quinn.
Mrs. Georgeann Padgett spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Elige
Goodwin
Rev. Walter Black will conduct
services at Spring Branch Saturday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, and Sun
day morning at II o'clock.
Misses Reba Williams and Laura
Goodwin spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Misses Eula and Clara
O'Quinn.
Mr.. Leighton Kinard spent Satur-
day night with Mr.. Hansford
O'Quinn.
Messrs. Earl and Clifton O'Quinl
sDant Saturday night with Mr.. Hans
ford O'Quinn.
The young folks are having fine
time at the pinder shellings. We
only have from two to three week
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
Per cent,

A unanimity of opinion prevails
that on suits and overcoats for the
fall and winter of 1917-1S,- the in
creased prices based on the new
standard of coats of raw materials,
will range from SO to SIS per gar
ment and that in scores of instances,
manufacturers who have started their
lines at $3.50 will commence with
$3.50 and so on through the entire
industry. The retailer will receive
the same quality garment for $50
that he bought last year for $40, ac-
cording to those who have made a
careful study of the new conditions
Yorkville Enquirer.
Read The Herald, $3.50 per year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
here on Sunday afternoon.
Some brand of weather

here on Sunday afternoon.
Some brand of weather we have
been having for the past few weeks.
Mr.. D. L. Shiplett is expected to re-
turn in a few days from his home in
Virginia, where he went to visit his
family.
Mr.. James L. Owen is spending
few days with his parents at Fegstig'
Miss Mabel Sewers will return
home this week, after spending sew
eral weeks with relatives at Buffalo,
N. Y, and other points in the North.
Mr.. C. A. Peters has returned to
his post of duty after a weeks visit
to his home in Kentucky.
DRAEBLR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
Fairfax Fancies.

Fairfax, Feb. 20.-The Civic
league held its regular monthly
meeting on last Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. F. G. Craddock and Miss
Virginia DuRant, at the home of
Miss DuRant. Mrs. J. E. Johnston,
the president, presided over the
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
SchOfield Sketches.

Schofeld, Feb. 20.-Mr. G. R.
Morris and son, of Olar, were visitors
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
RUMOR OF THE DAY

BIack-our friend Tinker is a com
 WhtteNYes. he walks two miles to l the railroad station and rides one mile more to the city.-Judge.
 Mrs. Barton Cto small daughter say 1 ing prayers)-"A little louder, dear.
 Daughter-''Yes. but I'm not speak ing to you."-New York Times. Patience-Don't you want to do something to help along the cause of
 Patrice-welI, perhaps. What kind of hat do I have to wear?-Xon- ker's Statesman.
 "I want something to kill moths" ] "These> moth balls are very efhca-
 They look all right. Gimme a few and also a gun to shoot 'em with Pittsburgh Post.
 'SWhats a pirate?" conduct a small, independent mari time business on the same lines that great nations occasionally pursue. "- Washington Star.
 Your true lover is often at a loss for words"
 '.But Nature makes that up to him by supplying hiEn with an extensive vocabulary of gurgles, sniffles and sighs."-Louisville Courier-JOurna1.
 'Been to church. darling?" asked What was the text?"
 "'Twas Am My Brothers House keeper" replied Dorothy, proud of her good memory. - Boston Tran script.
 George, do you think the coal win last until warm weather?' asked his wife anxiously, as he arose from fla miliar depths.
 ''Oh, it's bound to-" answered the husband with fine optimism, eff we don't burn any more. Star.
 ''what are you reading there2"
 "My life insurance policy and d gives me a frightful headache"
 Cant tell what 1t means, eh?'
 'sNo, and my own consolation is that somebody else will have to set tie it in the end-"-Kansas City Jour nal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
DAVIS THEATRE
siq Bill of Keith Vaudeville and Fri.
 angle Feature Photopiays.

Today will be the last chance to see the excellent bill of Keith vau- deville and Triangle pnotoplays which has been drawing big crowds to the Davis the past two days, The head line attraction is the Steindei Trio, one of the elassiest musical offerings in vaudeville today. They play piano, violin and cello, and all three play CTS are artists of the highest standard. Waldo and Company are another big time act They present a nystifying novelty with plenty. of comedy and keep everyone in roars all through the act. The third act is Rowles & Gilman. two foolish funmakers, who present a comedy singing and talking act that is a winner. In the photo plays the Triangle feature is William Desmond fn Blood Will Tell a play of love and finance in which a dis inherited son turns out to be a chip pf-the old block and saves his father from ruin. This is a five part Ince production. To complete the show Bobby Vernon and Gloria. Swanson is seen in Tho Nick of Time Baby, the latest Mack Sennett-Keystone rapid fire comedy thriller. with a wonderful doc actor.
 There will be an entire new show tomorrow. and another fine bill of vau- deville and Triangle pictures is book cd. Watch The Bulletin tomorrow for full particulars.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25

The part that Theda Bara portrays In The Tiger Woman. shows this mar vicious and incomparable screen artist in a role fraught with thrills, mystery and tense situations. Her characteri- zation of the Princess Petrovitch, as a cold, hard, cruel. scheming titled villainess, who hesitates at nothing to gain her own selfish ends, outrivals any of her previous vampire roles that Miss Bara has made famous.
 Miss Bara loves to delve in mys- tery. The public, in general, look up- on her as a mysterious woman. Many writers think they know all about her, but whether they do or not is for the future to determine. She has been given many kinds of titles. Whether she deserves them or not is the ques- tion. Many have said of her that she is "HelrS handmaiden," Satan's soul mate" ''The devils affinity,'' ''The Sa- tanic serceress,'' The Apostle of Sin,' ~The woman with the beautifully wicked face" The reddest rose of Hell" "The woman with the most beautiful, but dangerous and wicked eyes" These are the kind of in- huences that Miss Bara is said to have on some people. If so. there is no wonder that she loves mystery. If true. this may provide a key to her desire to be in the diplomatic service.
 The eleventh episode of Patria com pletes the program. In this chapter the action shifts to the Mexican bor- der. MT. Wallace Berry. a new ad- dition to the cast, impersonatos Villa, the bandit. Mrs. Vernon Castle wears some wonderful new gowns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
LEGAL NOTICE
AT A COURT

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich. on the 24th day of April A. D. 1917.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
 Estate of Ansel A. Beckwith, late of Norwich in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator exhibited his ad- miniStration account with said estate to the Court for allowance; it is there fore
 Ordered, That the 1st day of May A. D. 1917. at 10 o'clock in the fore noon. at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District be, and the same is, appointed for hearing the same, and the said Admin istrator Is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once ton in said District. at least five days prior Vto the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court
 NELSON J. AYLENG, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHER.
 apr25d Assistant Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
RUSSIA IS PREPARED TO
 ACCEPT STATUE OF LIBERTY
From the American Peopie-To Stand
 In Petrosrad or Moscow.

New York. April 24.-The provision al government of Russia is prepared to accept from the American people a statue of liberty designed after the monument which France presented to the United States, according to a cablegraTn received here today.
 The message came from Profess oi Paul N. Milukoff. minister of foreign affairs. It reads:
 Please accept the kindest greetings and thanks from the liberated Russia for your idea of celebrating our emancipation by sending us a copy of the Statue of Liberty, which gift Rus sia is ready to accept with the great est satisfaction"
 MT. Bernstein said the plan is to have a fund of $250,0oO raised nsmlal subscriptions in every state. The monument, which would stand in Petrograd or Moscow, would differ from the Statue of Liberty, which rises from New York harbor, to the extent that the base would contain figures symbolical of America ,as of the Liberty Bell, President Wilson as recognizer of the new Russia and Lin- coin as emancipator of the slaves.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
OFFICERS APPOINTED FOR
 HOME GUARD REGIMENTS
Charles B. Williams of Stoninston
 Major of Third Regiment, New Lon don County,

Hartford, Conn.,, April 24.-Major T
 Marlborough Russell of Mfddletown
 has been appointed lieutenant colonel
 of the Middlesex County Regiment o1
 the Home Guard by the Military Emergency Board. Second lieutenant Charles B Williams of Stonington has been ap- pointed major of the Third Regiment New London County. Captain Robert G. Hanigan has been appointed major and Lieutenant Levi Wilcox, captain of Waterbury Home Guard. Charles G. Agard has been appointed first lieutenant and Walter A. Hotch- kiss second lieutenant of the motor company of the Torrington Home guard.
 Appointments in the Berlin Home Guard annouced today were: Cap tai, William J. Comstock; First Lieu
 teant, John Keogh; Second Lieuten-
 ant Charles Rogers and George c.
 Koehan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
cenneetieut College Talent.

The Connecticut College has a warm place in the hearts of all Norwich peo- pie and doubtless a large number will plan to enjoy the concert to be given by the GIee Club of the college on Friday evening, April 27. at o'clock In the Trinity Methodist church. Six ty-flve of the best singers of the in- stitution will participate and in ad- dition Miss Beatrice Ashe and Miss Grace Cockings will render soprano solos, and Miss Clementina Jordan will delight the audience with violin selections Miss Ella M. Potter and Miss Gertrude Smiddy will be the ac- companists. The concert is held un- der the auspices of the local Y. NJ. c. A. The net proceeds will be divided between the college and the Y. M. c. 4. Tickets can be secured at Gran ston's. Price fifty cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
T.IIIl nEeT EHIEED.

You boast of knowing statesmah
 well, A cIsrsyman and Wan street
 power, You rode one time with the head Of
 state Tn a railway train for an hour. You know a man who was PeaFy's And one Who "A badge Of honor won, But what of these fl you've missed the best; If you.ve failed in knowing your
 little sonT You've friends. you say. you are proud
 to claim, A doctor. lawyer, a merchant, boss; And shall I bow as you speak their Why, sir, to lose them were little But this you'u find when the years are \ past
 croWninR joy, You have missed the best if you miss
 today The making friends with your httIe
 IaIfa Mitchell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
THE BLUE PARADISE
Seat Sale Opens Today for The Blue
 Paradise at the Davis Theatre.

To announce the forthcoming en- Eagement at the Davis theatre on Fri day evening, April 27. of The Blue Paradise. Is an exceptional pleasure, inasmuch as this is the latest musical production of the Messrs. Snubert. ti,e prominent and progressive thea trical firm The Blue Paradise, most popu- lar and delightful of Viennese operet- fas to reach America, has just con- cIuded a pi1enomepa11y prosperous run of one complete calendar year in New York at the famous Casino theatre. The ensemble required in its presen- tation totals almost 100 persons and the cast. the Messrs. Slubert have pro- vided includes John F.. Young Louise KeIIey Charles Bowers. AfadaIine
 Rash Gustav Baci. Juliette Lange, c1ar:es DesicIzson. Robert Alien and a
 number of others of similar pror1i- hence among it's sprircipa There is 2. large singing and dancing chorus of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
PoETRY
TITs Npw slAVD 1EULl.EIl

 Maud 1fuf1sg ea aa April day The sw@azAnS tsaaE esF making heVs And nsfAzsS oE 2 littie fraud. wa Iwss Esss ts 1s ssS iittis bst. .'' s ss:,s ssgis zSs sss9 Hl,G !. !. st@sst @ s gsss, !.Sgs Ags ss s.ssssz tss s,s,Dgis;s, sFg, Tn ciey sa0uFbV Y spa sais maid, And on q ten@A@ cO9pt ghs Diage1. But now WbSs aii must sorrow eHD, She started out to 1iG it %. She didn't know, bat stae5fsd how, A1d then she b6aG1t q ht4e DiOW, 4 hos. q. spade, garden Falsf. She bought also a lOt. Of seed AS food supply for folks Co feed, And planted them iH even row, Then waited for them quick % grow. T cannot light" she enid, with pride, "But I've my c0uHtFy's wants snD-
 Baltimore AmeFfena.