The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-15
CHAMBER IS ORGANIZED.
Enthusiastic Meeting Held Thursday
Night.-123 Members Enrolled.

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organized. The meeting was attend
ed by perhaps 100 earnest citizens,
and the air was permtated with op-
timism and enthusiasm. 1t seemed
to be a common thought that Bam-
berg has vast possibilities, and that
these possibilities can and must be
properly developed.
Mr.. John H. Cope called the meet
ing to order, and Mr.. H. H. Stokes,
secretary of the previous meeting,
was elected secretary. The minutes
of the previous meeting were read
and adopted.
DR.. E. o. Watson reported for the
committee on constitution. The pro-
posed constitution was read by DR..
Watson and explained by him. On
motion, the constitution was adopt
ed entirely as read, with one minor
change.
Mr.. A. NJ. Brabham reported, for
the committee on membership, that
a canvass of the city had resulted in
enrolling the membership and sup
port of 12O citizens. The statement
that the Chamber of Commerce starts
with 120 members was greeted with
applause.
The committee on finance, previ-
ously appointed, was divided into
two subcommittee. The sub-com-
mittee headed by MIC. w. Rentz re-
ported that s414 had been pledged;
and the subcommittee headed by
Prof. ]. C. Guilds reported pledges OF
1926, which, together with the mem
bership fee of 81 per member, meant
that the chamber had in sight $74O.
DR.. Watson, in short talk, COM
plimented Bamberg upon the start
that had been made by the Chamber
of Commerce. He urged that live
board of directors be named who
would administer the affairs of the
body. Bamberg, said DR.. Watson,
has possibilities Unreasonable, and
her resources had not been developed
commensurate with her needs. Bam-
berg is a small county-the smallest
in the State-but if her opportunl-
ties are properly developed it can be
made one of the very best communi-
ties in the State. The chamber, said
he, should go out after new enter
prises; should induce the investment
of new capital should interest the
farmers in preparing for the certain
| coming of the cotton boil weevil; and
there are any number of other things
for such a body to do.
Mr.. A. M. Denbow, on behalf OF
| city council, rendered the use of the
city hall to the Chamber of Com
| merce for temporary headquarters.
Prof. J. C. Guilds discussed the
possibilities of the Chamber of Com
merce establishing market for farm
produce and Of helping to pave Main
street.
Prof. Paul Whitaker discussed the
bettering Of some of the roads, and
said that trolley lines are fast being
established all over the State, and
that they would soon invade lower
Carolina. This body can be on the
lookout for the possibility of secur-
ing a line when the time comes.
DR.. George F. Hair said he was
greatly pleased with the start that
had been made, and predicted much
success for the Chamber of Com
merce.
Mr.. A. NJ. Brabham moved that a
committee of five be appointed by
the chairman to nominate a board
of directors, consisting of seventeen
members. After much parliamentary
action, the motion was adopted.
Chairman Cope named on this COM
mittee the following gentlemen:
Messrs. J. C. Guilds, E. o. Watson,
A. NJ. Denbow, George F. Hair, and
A. NJ. Brabham. The committee re-
tired, and in a few minutes returned
and recommended the following gen.
t]emen: John H. Cope, Rev. e. O..
Watson, C. W. Rentz, w. M. Brab-
ham, w. D. Rhoad, Geo. F. Hair, j. C..
/ Guilds, H. C. Folk, G. Frank Bam-
berg, j. F. Carter, j. j. Cleckley,
Thos. Black, Sr., G. o. Simmons, A.
NJ. Brabham, A. L. kirkland, E. A.
Hooton, and G.. Moye Dickinson.
The board of directors, as nominal
ed by the committee, was elected
unanimously by acclamation.
The committees on finance and
membership were continued. Votes
of thanks were offered and adopted
to the city council for the use of the
town hall and to Prof. Paul Viii