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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09
Colored Bond Buyers.

Please permit space in your COL
ums to say that the amount of liber-
ty bonds subscribed at st. Luke NJ. E.
church near Ehrhardt on Thursday a
week ago was sS50-a very fine rec
ord indeed. The following names
have been reported to me since we
published the list in The Herald last
week: Ephraim Parker, $50; L. c.
Stephens, $50; G. w. Abel, $50; G..
w. Able, Jr., $50; A. o. Able, $50;
Rev. D. J. Sanders, $50. We wish to
say to all our people that we are
glad to see the spirit and energy
which the colored citizens manifested
in buying liberty bonds and war
stamps. We advise our people to
continue this good work and wish
them to get war stamps right on from
Postmaster knight and other post
masters or dealers; also to be in
readiness to do their bit when called
upon by our government.
H. H. MATTHEWS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09
Senator Mayfield Goes West.

Former State Senator S. G. May
field left yesterday for the West,
where he will be located in the fu-
ture. Senator Mayfeld is interested
in mine development in one of the
Western States, and expects to give
his entire time to this development.
The partnership between himself and
w. E. Free, Esq, one of the leading
law firms in this part of the State,
has been dissolved, and Mr.. Free
is opening an Office in the rooms over
the Bamberg Banking company.
Mr.. Mayfeld has been prominent
figure in the affairs of Bamberg coun-
ty since the creation Of the county.
He has been closely identified with
the political, industrial, and legal
activities of the county for many
years, and it is with sincere regret to
his many friends and acquaintances
that he is leaving this section. 1t
is understood that Mr.. Mayfeld is
connected with a most promising
proposition, and his friends wish
him much success.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09
Mrs. G. F. Hair Entertains.

Tuesday afternoon of last week
Mrs. George F. Hair entertained at
a sewing party in honor of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. ]. Cudd, of Spartanburg,
who. has been visiting her.
This pretty home was adorned
throughout with fresh spring flowers
and pot plants. Promptly at $50
the guests arrived with their pretty
work bags, of knitting and fancy
work. They were received in the
hall very Informally by Mrs. Hair,
Mrs Cudd, and Miss Easterling. The
guests spent several hours while knit
ting in delightful social intercourse
until the serving of dainty sweet
course. During the afternoon lovely
music was rendered by Miss Moselle
Copeland and Miss Urma Black.
The invited guests were: Mrs. j..
J. Jones, Mrs. Miles Black, Mrs. Clar-
ence Black, Mrs. Jones A. Williams,
Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg, Mrs. Henry
F.. Bamberg, Mrs. A. W. Knight, Mrs.
L. P. Mcmillan, Mrs. J. A. Wyman,
Mrs. A. NJ. Denbow, Mrs. Elise B.
Walker, Mrs. F. B. McCracken, Mrs
B. w. Simmons, Mrs. J. D. Copeland,
Mrs. Kathleen G.. Riley, Mrs. Henry
J. Brabham, Mrs. Robert Black, Miss
Newsom, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. ].
J. Cleckley, Mrs. Angus Brabham,
Mrs. Jessie Carter, Mrs. George P.
White, Miss Mozelle Copeland, Miss
frankie Folk, Miss Easterling, Mrs.
J. J. Cudd.
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Council of Defense Meets.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the county council of defense was
held at the court house Monday after
noon at $3.50, about % members be-
ing in attendance. The chairman
read a communication from the State
council charging the county council
with the duty of investigating and
reporting to the State council any
acts or utterances Of disloyal or
unpatriotic nature.
Quite lively discussion arose over
alleged unpatriotic articles said to
have been printed in a newspaper in
the county, which has since been dis
continued. The matter was brought
to the attention Of the council by
members of the Denmark council,
who allege that the author Of these
articles is now occupying a govern
ment position. 1t was decided to
appoint a committee to go into an
investigation Of this matter, with a
view to ascertaining the facts con-
nected Herewith, and the committee
is to report the same to the proper
authority for such action as is DEEM
ed necessary in the premises.
The chairman announced that he
had been advised of the availability
to this county of one of the Ameri-
can soldiers recently returned from
France by General Pershing, and
stated that arrangements will likely
be made for a visit by one of these
men to various sections of Bamberg
county some time after the middle
of the present month. Due notice
will be given Of these meetings.
A proposed campaign in the inter-
est of war stamp sales was discussed,
but no definite action taken at this
time.
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KILLED IN BICYCLE WRECK.
Little Daughter Of DR.. E. O. Watson
Victim of Accident.

The many friends in Bamberg of
the family of DR.. g. O. Watson were
shocked last weel. to learn of the
accidental death of little Mary West
Watson, nine year old daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. E. o. Watson, in Colum-
bit. The little girl is remembered by
large number of friends in this
city, she having lived here until DR..
Watson left for Columbia few
months ago to enter army work at
Camp Jackson. The following clip
ping from the Columbia State will be
of interest to the many friends of the
family throughout the county:
Mary West Watson, nine-year old
daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. E. O..
Watson, died at the Columbia hospit-
al early yesterday from injuries sus-
tanned when the bicycle on which
she was riding collided with motor
cycle. DR.. Watson, who represents
his denomination at Camp Jackson,
was in Atlanta attending the meet
ings of the 18th quadrennial confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, at the time Of the acci-
dent last Thursday afternoon, and
arrived in Columbia yesterday. In
terment will be in Leesville today,
the party leaving Columbia on the
early train this morning.
William Owen, eight-year old son
of the Rev. w. G. Owen, field Sunday
school secretary for the South Caro-
lima conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, was on the bicycle
with the little girl in front of him.
Just after rounding curve on the
Winnsboro road at College Place,
near their homes, the bicycle ran into
a motorcycle, driven by J. w. Wilkin-
son, teller at the Palmetto National
Bank. The boy was only slightly
hurt. The little girl was rushed to
the Baptist hospital where she died
early yesterday. Mr.. Wilkinson also
received slight bruises.
Immediately after the death of the
little girl yesterday, Mr.. Wilkinson
went to the office of Sheriff Mccain
and assured that officer he would be
in readiness to present himself,
should any crimina. charge be pre-
se:fed. DR.. Watson went 20 Mr..
Wilkinson's home as soon as he arriv =
Cd IN Columbia and ma heard the
circumstances in the case and ah-
solved Mr.. Wilkinson of all RESPONSE
bility. Mr.. Wilkinson is grief strick-
en- over the tragedy and the entire
community mourns with DR.. and Mrs.
Watson in their bereavement
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$8,916.03
Liberty Supper at Oak Grove.

Friday evening, May 3rd, was an
occasion of much success in the form
of 'Liberty-Hen-Fish Supper" at
Oak Grove school house.
Some days ago Rev. c. S. Fielder
was asked to talk to the school on
Thrift Stamps. He exhorted the chill
dren to buy stamps and suggested
the supper as means to a stamp or
bond end. The ladies took the mat
ter up with much energy at a meet
ing called by the principal.
There was no special arrangement
and less system about the supper, but
two things were in evidence: plenty
of eatables' and many to eat.
Rev. Fielder made few stirring
remarks on war principles and bonds.
Mr.. Fielder is indeed great in his
unstinted patriotic support (by word
Wilson-The Greatest Living Man
The supper consisted ofa fish table,
a hen table, coffee table, an ice
cream table, cake table, and bread.
Oh my sake! Good old homemade
bread without meal or glass. (This
meal and glass business is developing
the home bakery. Greatly
Two special cakes were decorated
by home talent. It was hard to say
which was the more beautiful. Each
grand. The Liberty Bond cake being
decorated in national colors, "Old
Glory and Liberty Bond" Of
course, attracted most attention in
war times. D. P. Smith held the
lucky number for this cake. He gave
it to be resold at auction. It totaled
around $1,000. We understand that
Mr.. Max Walker, who bought this
cake has given it to the Red Cross.
Surely it will do its bit.
Cakes, hens, bread, etc., were auc-
toned to advantage. One and all
who were present deserve to be COM
mended for interest and patriotism.
For without the presence, interest
and liberality of the surrounding
communities and others we could not
have had so much success. We thank
every one.
Proceeds go to buy liberty bonds.
Gross proceeds was around S14S.0O,
with about $500 expenses. The
school has applied for three bonds
Contributed.
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Tbe Bamrberg Deralo
Thursday, May 9, 1913.

There will be a picnic at Duncan
vile schoolhouse next Saturday
May II. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
The Junior Missionary society Will
meet at the Methodist church Friday
afternoon at 4:30 oclsck.-Maytrude
Brabham, Cor. Sec.
The Methodist Sunday-school will
observe Mothers Day next Sunday
Every mother is requested to attend
sunday-school that afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
The many friends of Capt. and
Mrs. w. S. Bamberg will regret very
much to learn that Mrs. Bamberg
health has not improved. She has
been ill for quite while.
The monthly meeting of the U. D.
G. chapter will be held al Carlisle
auditorium on May 14th at 5 p. m.
All members are urged to be present,
as it is to be very interesting meet
ing. Election Of officers and other
business will come up at this meet
ing.
Bailey and Carlisle played ball
here last Friday, Bailey winning z
to O. The game was cleanly played,
but featureless. Luther for Carlisle
I pitched we'll, but had poor support.
Cox for Bailey also pitched we'll and
had good support The two teams
will play two games later in the sea-
son at Greenwood.
The local committee in charge OF
the matter of the removal of the ex-
press office from the freight depot
to some more convenient location in
the business district, has been advised
by the railroad commission that upon
request of the Southern Express COM
pany an extension of time to June
1st had been granted in which to
make the change ordered by the COM
mission.
Among the graduates from the Of
ficers' training school at Camp Jack
son appears the name of Mr.. Paul j..
Zeig,er, of Bamberg. Mr.. Zeigler
was drafted into the national army
from Orangeburg county several
months ago, and was married to Miss
Louise Folk, of this city, soon after.
Mr.. Zeigler has been recommended
for a commission as second lienten-
ant. He has returned to his station
in the army to await his commission.
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Has Distinguished Himself

Information has been received in
Bamberg that Lieut.. Leroy Smith, of
Ehrhardt, has distinguished himself
in France. The nature of the spe-
cifc service performed by Lieut..
Smith to gain him this praise has
not been learned, His relatives in
the county heard from him about two
weeks ago, but no inkling was given
as to any acts of heroism on his part.
His many friends throughout the
county will be interested to learn
that he is making good their pre-
dictions concerning him. Lieut..
Smith is member of an ambulance
corps and sailed for service in France
several weeks ago.
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Messrs. Virgins, Folk, Rizer,
Smith, Rhoad and Goolsby receiving
majority of all votes cast, they
were declared elected. A few
scattering votes we're cast for others
not nominated, but did not change
the result It was decided that
each delegate name his own alter
nate.
The club presidents, secretarys and
executive committeeman were enroll
ed as follows:
Bamberg- erg-President, DR.. J. B.
Black; secretary, J. J. Brabham, Jr.;
committeeman, Capt w. S. Bamberg.
Clear Pond-President, J. W.
Folk; secretary, c. R. Miller; COM
mitteeman, J. B. Padgett.
Colston- on-President, G. H. Kearse;
secretary, C. NJ. Warn; committee
man, J. A. Mcmillan.
Denmark-President w. L. Riley;
secretary, J. A. Virgins; commit
teeman, J. W. Crum, Jr.
Ediso-President, A. G. W. Hill;
secretary, Laurie Cooner; commit
teeman, A. G. w. Hill.
Govan-President, Mop. Eubanks
secretary, J. B. Browning; commit
teeman, J. H. Lancaster.
Hightower's sMill-President, L. W
Abs:ance; secretary, c. J. Creech
committeeman, L. w. Abstance.
Hunters -Chapel-President. S. P
Rentz; secretary, B. W. Smith; com
mitteeman, J. w Steedly.
Kearse-President, J. J. kearse
secretary, H. w. Chitty commit
teeman, J. A. Peters.
Lees-President, H. S. Walsh;
secretary, H. B. Grimes; commit
teeman, H. B. Grimes.
Midway-President, J. P. O'Quinn
secretary, B. D. Doland; commit
eeman, I. B. F. Middleton.
Olar- President, c. F. Rizer;
secretary, H. H. Kearse; commit
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09
Stockholders and Directors Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Bamberg, Ehrhardt &
Walterboro Railway company was
held in the Offices of the company
Tuesday and the following directors
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: William G.. Wolfe, G. Frank
BAN berg, C. W. Rentz, Thos. Black,
Jones A. Williams, Edward G. Hays,
w. D. Rhoad, Aaron Rice, J. D. Cope
land, Jr.
At the directors meeting Of the
company held on the same date the
following officers were elected: Will
liam C. Wolfe, president; G. Frang
Bamberg, vice-president; c. w.
Rentz, secretary; Edward C. Hays,
treasurer; C. J. Field, general man
ager.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

the Bamberg county Democratic con-
vention, now assembled:
1. That it regrets the loss Of such
useful and efficient officer of the
party.
.. That it desires the family of
the said R. w. D. Rowell to know
of the high esteem in which he was
held by the party which he so faith
fully served and of the personal loss
this convention feels since he has
been taken to the great beyond.
3. That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family.
4. That a page in the minute
book of this convention be inscribed
to his memory.
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FREE THRIFT STAMPS.
The Bamberg Herald will give

The Bamberg Herald will give
any child, or adult, white or COL
ored, one thrift stamp for every
new subscription for one year
handed in to us, together with the
remittance Of $3.50 for same.
New subscriptions must be bona
fide. Subscriptions merely chang
ed from one name to another are
not new ones, and will not be
recognized as such. If you are
saving thrift stamps, this will be
a good way to add stamps to your
book. Ask your friends to sub
scribe to The Bamberg Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09
Young Men Enter Army.

Last week and this week six splen-
did young men entered the national
army from Bamberg county under the
selective draft. Two men were sent
Tuesday morning to Camp Sewer,
and four men were sent to Fort Scre-
ven last week.
Those leaving Tuesday for Sewer
we're: R. H. Hoff and A. S. Barker.
Mr.. Hoff is a Denmark boy, but for
some time past has been located at
Ridgeville. Mr.. Barker come from
the Olar section. Neither of these
young men entered any claims for
exemption or deferred classification.
Last week R. P. Bellinger, of Bam-
berg; w. H. Hightower, of Denmark;
J. A. Mcmillan, of Bamberg, and G..
F. Mcmillan, Jr, of Ehrhardt, left
for Fort Screven, near Savannah.
This is an excellent bunch of young
men, and no doubts are expressed
but that they will show up we'll in
the service. Mr.. Bellinger is prom
inent young attorney of the Bam-
berg bar; Mr.. J. A. Mcmillan is a
popular salesman of this city; Mr..
George F. Mcmillan formerly was a
salesman in the city; and Mr.. High
tower is a we'll known young man
of Denmark. They have a host of
friends throughout the county who
wish them mighty we'll. Each Of
them promised to get the kaiser #
a fair chance presents itself.
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New Advertisements.
Enterprise Bank-Haste.

Enterprise Bank-Haste.
Tom Ducker-Stone's Cake.
H. G.. Folk Co.-Have You?
J. B. Brickle.-The Tired Tires.
Mack's Drug Store-One Cent Sale
LaVerne Thomas & Co.-Econo.
miZe.
VIM. Wrigley Jr. Co.-Helps the
Teeth.
Bamberg Banking Co.-Your Own
Home
Chero Cola Co.-"There's None Sc
Good"
Thielen Misunderstanding Fol-
the Moon
Farmers and Merchants Bank
The Careful Man.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09
COUNTY CONVENTION HELD.
j. F. Carter Elected County Chair
man.-TiIlman Endorsed.

The Democratic county convention
was held at the court house in Bam-
berg last Monday. Nearly every
delegate from the various clubs was
present, and took a lively interest in
the proceedings.
The convention was called to order
by the retiring county chairman, Mr..
H. c.. Folk, at noon. The convention
was opened with a prayer by Rev. R.
H. Jones, after which organization
was perfected with the election of the
following temporary officers: H. G..
Folk, president; R. NJ. Hit, secre-
tary.
Upon the roll call by the secretary,
the delegates were enrolled as fol-
lows:
Bamberg-J. w. Stewart, J. A.
Wyman, A. NJ. Denbow, John Cooner,
C. w. Rentz, H. G. Folk, J. F. Car
ter, R. M. Hit, G. F. Hair, W. D.
Rhoad, J. W. Stokes, LaVerne
Thomas, J. w. Barr, A. M. Brabham,
J. A. J. Rice.
Clear Pond-G. w. Folk.
Colston-T. D. Beard, G. W.
Kearse, G.. A. Mcmillan,
Denmark-W. L. Riley, J. S. J.
Faust, J. K. Mayfield, J. B. Guess, J.
w. Crum, Jr., H. G. Crum, H. G.
Hightower, J. A. Virgins. (Absent,
J. D. Turner.)
Edisto-E. E. Hughes, R. NJ.
O'Quinn, John Neal. (Absent, H. E.
Warren.)
Govan-S. S. Williams, W. H.
Fields, Joseph Gunnells, Sr. Cab
sent, J. A. Lain.)
Hightower's MILL. W. Abstance.
Hunters Chapel-Joe W. Zeigler.
(Absent. c. G. Walker.)
Kearse-J. A. Peters, H. A..
Kearse, J. o. Ritter.
Le0S- n. 3. Gr1moS.
Midway. B. F. Middleton. Cab
sent, J. P. O'Quinn.)
Olar- G. F. Rizer, A. L. kirkland,
A Sassard, R. F. Goodwin, c. H.
Brabham, H. C. Kirkland, H. H.
Kearse.
Ehrhardt-D. P. Smith, J. G. Cope
land, J. H. Kinard, J. H. A. Carter,
J. WINS. Carter, J. E. Mcmillan. Cab
sent, DR.. J. L. Copeland, I. D. Cope
land.)
Upon motion, the roll of delegates
as called was adopted as the official
roll of the convention.
J. Arthur Virgins, of Denmark,
was nominated as permanent pres
ident, and unanimously elected.
After the newly elected president had
been escorted to the chair, and made
a short, but Stirring speech of ac-
ceptance, R. NJ. Hit was unanimous
ly elected secretary and treasurer of
the convention.
The election of county chairman
was next entered into, and J. F. Car
ter, Esq, was nominated. There be-
ing no further nominations, Mr. Car
ter was unanimously elected by a
rising vote.
J. A. Virgins was unanimously
elected State executive committee
man. The election of delegates to
the State convention resulted as fol-
lows.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

Walter E. Duncan, editor of the
Aiken Standard and we'll known
South Carolina newspaper man, has
accepted the position of private Sec
retary to Governor Manning and will
probably assume his duties at the
governors office today.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

Wanted at Once-To place orders,
for large quantity Of short and long
leaf lumber for government use. Not
embargoed. Will contract with sew
eral mills. Attractive orders and
best prices. Wire, write or phone
us. LEROY S. DAVIDSON & CO.,
Camden, S. C. 5-23
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

In the advertisement of the meet
ing of taxpayers of the Bamberg
school district, the date of the meet
ing was published in The Herald
as the 9Th. This was an error. The
date should have been Thursday, May
18th.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

For Sale-One unused Gullett TO-
saw basket feed cotton gin, one press,
one cotton seed euler, one 1900 GAL
lon iron water tank, and one planta-
tion fertilizer mixer. Apply to J.
A WYMAN. Bamberg, S. C. tt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

For Sale-One lot used doors, odd
sizes; pairs sash, 2 feet 10 in, by
feet 5 in, lights; mantles. L.
B. FOWLER, Bamberg, S. C.
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WAR STAMP SALES.
Fine Increase in Sales During the
Month of April.

The sale of war savings and thrift
stamps shows gratifying increase in
the county for the month of April,
the total sales for the month being
s5.619.5O, divided as follows:
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-House and lot on Car
Isle street. Apply 20 J. T. O'NEAL,
Bamberg, S. C. If
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Schools Compete for Prize.

There was spirited rivalry among
several of the schools Of the county
which contested for the prize Of s25
offered by the Peoples Bank for the
largest amount of war stamps pur-
chased per capita by the schools of
TIE county. Reports have been re-
ceived from four schools, it appear
ing at this time that the Ehrhardt
school has won the prize with sales
Of s12.72 per capita. The prize will
not be awarded until all schools have
had ample opportunity to report, and
if there are any others not yet re-
ported, Chairman Guilds asks that
reports be forwarded at once. Fol
lowing are the reports received:
No. Sales. Per
70
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-05-09

TO his parry anu W aHlCi1 IVA, anu ii@'o
ever upheld the hands of our great
president in the present emergency;
and
Whereas, by reason of his long SER
| vice he has attained great influence
in congress and is now chairman or
| the powerful committee on naval al
fairs; and
Whereas, his conduct of said COM
mittee has been distinguished by
marked ability as evidenced by the
preparedness of the navy in the be-
ginning Of this war, and that the
world as we'll as our State would be
the loser should he not be returned
to the United states Senate at the
next election:
Therefore, be it resolved, that the
Democratic convention of Bamberg
county, now assembled. do hereby
endorse the said B. r. Tillman for re-
election to the United States senate.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Messrs. J. Wesley Crum, Jr.,
D. P. Smith and A. L. Kirkland, and
unanimously adopted:
Whereas. the Hon. R. w. D. Row
ell. who died during the past year,
! has served the Democratic party with
| distinction a number of years as a
newspaper editor. as secretary and
treasurer of the Bamberg county ex-
ecutive committee, as secretary OF
the Bamberg county convention and
as editor and superintendent of edu-
cation of the county.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by
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$1,227.65
The total sales by months at all
postoffices in the county follow: