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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
SUSTAINS BIG FIRE LOSS.
Gennery, Machinery and Large GUAM
tity of Feeds Burned.

Saturday morning there was Sc
rious fire on the plantation of w. S.
Bamberg & Son, near Bamberg, in
which machinery, farming materials
and feedstuffs to the value of about
$4,000 were lost. No insurance was
carried, which makes the loss an es-
pecially heavy one.
The fire started, presumably, from
a spark, and spread rapidly, soon
completely enveloping the ginnery,
which was completely lost with it's
contents. Unfortunately, there were
no men at Capt. Bamberg's at the
time with the exception of the cap
tain himself, and very little could be
done to stop the fire. Col. Greyton
Bamberg was in Bamberg at the time.
In addition to the gin, the loss in
cluded a hay press, gin feeder and
condenser, two engines and two
threshing machines. There were also
two boilers in the fire, but it is not
thought they are seriously injured.
The grist mill, in a nearby house,
was also burned Twelve or IA tons
of hay were stored in one of the burn
ed structures, and some six or seven
thousand pounds of beans. Approx
mately forty tons of fertilizer that
was also stored in the houses was
largely loss, although great deal
of it was saved, after the arrival OF
Col. Bamberg, who secured a hose
and played water on the fertilizer.
It is all perhaps damaged, but several
tons of it can be used.
The ginnery was built many years
ago, but was a substantial building.
The kind of lumber used at that time
can scarcely be had now at all, and
Capt. Bamberg considered the build
ing a valuable one from this stand
point.
The loss of the fertilizer, which
was intended for this years crop, is
especially an unfortunate one, mas
much as fertilizer is now very hard
to procure, on account of transpor-
tation difficulties. The saw mill,
which is also nearby, escaped the tlre.
Capt. w. S. Bamberg and his son,
Col. G. E, Bamberg, under the firm
name of ". S. Bamberg & Son, oper-
ate one of the largest and finest
farms around Bamberg, the farm be-
ing equipped with .ginnery, hay press
es, grist mill, and other farming en-
terprises.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Bigamy is Charged.

w. J. Robinson was arrested a few
days ago and lodged in the county
Jail on a charge of bigamy. Robin
son. it is alleged in the warrant,
which was sworn out by Mr.. J. b.
Ramsey, is married to a woman at
Macon, Ca, the marriage there haV-
ing taken place in March of last
year. A few weeks ago he was mar
ried in Bamberg by Judge Of Probate
J. J. Brabham, Jr., to Miss Genie
Ramsey, of Ehrhardt, daughter of Mr..
J. B. Ramsey. Robinson, it is said,
was working at a manufacturing
plant in Ehrhardt at the time of his
marriage to Miss Ramsey, who, the
warrant alleges, is under eighteen
years of age. No preliminary ex-
animation had been held up to Tues
day morning, and Robinson was still
in Jail. 1t is understood that Robin
son claims he was not legally married
to the Georgia woman.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Another Malicious Report.

Food Administrator A. NJ. Brabham
calls the attention Of The Herald to
a report that has reached him.. 1t
was told that a farmer down about
Olar brought in to Bamberg recently
a quantity of wheat to have ground
into -four, and that after it was
ground the food administration con-
fiscated all but about a half barrel.
Mr.. Brabham is endeavoring to trace
the report to it's origin, and wishes
to say that there is not particle OF
truth in any such statement, and that
he has no knowledge whatever of any
farmer even bringing wheat here to
be ground. If anyone does possess
wheat. he is certainly at liberty to
have it made into -four without him
drance on the part Of anyone whom
soever. The governmentfs doing ev-
erything it can to induce the people
to plant Wneat, anu Inere Is uo ILL
it to the -four any planter can possess
by having his own wheat ground.
Why such a report should gain cur
rency, when there is absolutely no
foundation for it, is one of those un-
explainable mysteries, unless it was
done with the purpose of deterring
farmers from planting wheat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Call for Five Men.

The county of Bamberg. is appor-
toned five registrants in the call for
$4,000 men, the movement of which
is to begin March 29 and continue
five days. The apportionment was
announced last week by Capt. R. E.
Carwile, in charge of the State head
quarters in Columbia. The total
number of registrants for the State
to be called to the colors will be 349,
which will be selected according to
their liability. 1t is stated that per-
sons continually and actively engag-
ed in agricultural pursuits will be de-
ferred on this call. BarnWell county
is apportioned nine, Colleton six,
Hampton five, and Orangeburg Is.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
HOW TO GET NITRATE.
Farmers Should Communicate With
G. W. RentZ at Once.

Mr.. c. w. Rentz, distributor of
nitrate of soda in Bamberg county,
has received notice of the shipment
of 125 tons of nitrate for immediate
use by the farmers for grain crops.
The following telegram to Mr.. Rentz
explains the nitrate Situation:
"You are designated county dis
tributer nitrate your county. Letter
follows. Small quantity nitrate
Charleston now available for distri-
button your county. Will ship to YOU
carload lots at points you desire.
Wish you to distribute with refer
ence to immediate needs only. List
of allotments farmers your county
being mailed. Consult county agri-
cultural agent or chairman local COM
mittee and get duplicate applications.
Some nitrate will be even weights in
bags of two hundred pounds each.
Owing to labor conditions ct port,
however, think shipments of nitrate
can be made more quickly in cases
where nitrate can be delivered to
farmers in original bags as delivered
at port. Wire smallest quantity in
your judgment needed for immedi-
ate use your county and desired in
even weight bags and portion desired
in original bags"
Mr.. Rentz states that he has not
received the allotments for this coun-
ty, and he requests that all farmers
who wish nitrate Immediately to
communicate with him, stating their
acreage in grain, on which they wish
to use nitrate. In this way he hopes
to be able to distribute the nitrate
Immediately on arrival, which should
be within the next day or two.
Mr.. Rentz, after consulting with
the local committee, requested the
shipment of 125 tons for this county,
distributed as follows: Bamberg, so
tons; Ehrhardt, 80 tons; Olar, 80
tons; Lees, Is tons. The nitrate for
Lees, however, will be shipped to
Bamberg, probably because of the
fact that it would be broken car.
If the list of allotments for the
county is received in time, the nitrate
can be distributed according to the
scheduled allotments.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Another Bamberg Boy Goes.

Friday morning Mr.. Henry L..
Kearse left for Charleston, being
summoned to duty in the naval re-
serve forces of the nation. Mr.. Kearse
enlisted in the naval reserves last
December, in company with several
other young men, all of whom had
been called except Mr.. Kearse.
Mr.. Kearse is one of the most sub
stantial young men of the city. For
several years past he has been a
salesman for Rentz & Fielder. He is
popular with everybody in town and
throughout the county, and the best
wishes of his many acquaintances 90
with him. Mr.. Kearse came from the
fine old Kearse section of the coun-
ty, which has supplied already many
young men for patriotic service in
Uncle Sans war for world democ-
racy, and we have no doubt that
Henry will make good as all of the
Bamberg boys are doing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
FARMERS SIGN PLEDGE.
Will Cooperate in the Raising of
More Food Crops.

The following farmers of Bamberg
county have signed the pledge to CO.
operate with the government in the
growing of more food crops to win
the war. The pledge signed carries
with it the promise to adhere to the
food raising programme insofar as is
practicable this year. The list is not
complete, but contains all names re-
ported up to Wednesday morning. So
far as learned, no one has refused to
sign:
Oak Grove-M. w. Rentz, D. P.
Smith, J. E. Fender, D. NJ. Smith, l..
H. Carter, Jno. J. HERS, A. K. Rentz,
C. Yarley, G. F. Rentz, J. B. Rentz,
C. F. Padgett, ]. Dan Carter, G. c.
Fender, W. H. Folk, G. F. McMil-
Ian, J. w. Copeland, o. L. Copeland,
L. w. Copeland, J. L. Cothran, J. H.
Carter, J. WINS. Carter, H. l.. Carter,
J. C. HERS, W. R. HERS.
Hunters Chapel-N. H. Fender,
J. G. Rhoad, T. N. Rhoad, D. Rice
Steedly, c.. C. Walker, Ralph Rentz,
J. B. Rhoad,. D. N. Rhoad, D. B.
Rhoad, C. E. Walker, A. w. Hunter,
D. O. Hunter, J. B. Mccormick, F. E..
Steedly, C. w. Hunter, ]. L. Hern-
don, H. L. Smoak, c. Y. Berry, D.
M. Smoak, J. H. A. Carter (Ehr-
hardt.)
Govan-McP. Eubanks, J. B.
Browning, O. J. G. Lain, J. B. Zorn,
J. A. Lain, A. ]. Fail, Joseph Gun
nels, Jr., J. F. Lancaster, R. L. Lam
caster, L. S. Kennedy, S. O..
Eubanks, S. S. Williams, l.. Cox,
George o. Mathef, w. H. Col
Inns, w. S. Fail, S. E. Zorn, j. H.
Way, B. P. Hartzog, J. H. Lancaster,
w. H. Gunnnels.
Denmark-(The following had
signed at Denmark up to Tuesday,
c. W. Fogle, J. H. Tant, w. L. Riley,
H. C. Crum, S. S. Ray, w. w. Carter,
U. S. Zorn, G. w. Goolsby, J. D. Bax-
ter, J. A. Hartzog, L. w. Abstance,
J. I. Hutto.
Bamberg-T. w. Richardson, Hen
ry F. Bamberg, "A. NJ. Brabham, ].
W. Stewart, F. W. Free, J. c. McMil-
Ian, w. E. Spann, c. J. S. Brooker,
E. c.. Bruce, James A. Mitchell, L.
N. Aver, C. w. Rentz, J. T. ONeal,
J. J. Smoak, B. w. Miley, w. E. Ut
sey, J. A. Wyman, N. q. Fielder, A.
McB. Speaks, E. A. Hooton, H. A.
Hughes, j. NJ. Kinard, H. j. Brab-
ham, J. A. Mcmillan, Jr., John Coon
er, R. C. Jones, H. D. Free, John F.
Folk, Leland F. Sandifer, H. F. Nc
Gowan, Thos. Black.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Want More Shipbuilders.

Mr.. J. G.. Guilds, county chairman
of the council of defense, has recelv-
ed notice that 46 shipbuilders are
expected from Bamberg county. Up
to Monday Mr.. Guilds had received
and forwarded to the proper authori-
ties seven applications for this de-
partment from Bamberg county.
Thirty-nine more are wanted from
this county to make up our quota
of men. 1t is very urgent that the
government shall receive applicat-
tions from men to work in the ship
building yards, as the winning of the
war depends in a large measure 'on
the building and sending to sea OF
a large fleet Of merchant vessels and
transports. The government is push
ing it's programme rapidly, but the
lack of men is said to be retarding
the progress of the work. 1t is not
at all necessary that men should have
experience in actual ship construc-
tion in order to secure a position of
this kind There are a large num-
Der Of classihcations, which may be
learned from the county chairman,
and the men enlisting in this work
not only do a patriotic service to the
government, but at the same time re-
ceive good pay for their work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Want Express Office Moved.

A petition is being circulated
among the patrons of the Southern
Express company here asking the
railroad commission to carry out the
order issued by the commission sew
eral months ago to have the office re-
moved from the depot to some point
in the business section of the city.
This matter was agitated a good
while ago, and put up to the rail-
road commission, which after con-
sidering the matter, ordered the re-
moval of the Office. The petition
states that the express office has now
been removed to the freight depot
and that the people of the city are
not getting the service they are entl-
tied to.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
NOT MANY PERMITS NOW.
Doctors Prescription is Now Re-
quired to Get One.

Since the new liquor law went in
to effect, there has been a decided
drop-off in the number of permits
issued by the probate judge of Bam-
berg county. Last week Mr.. J. J.
Brabham, Jr., the probate Judge, is
sued only two permits. On the last
day the old law was effective, Sat
urday, March 9, Mr.. Brabham issued
235 permits, which was the record
since the quart-a-month law became
effective last year.
A few days ago Mr.. Brabham went
up to Columbia and attended con-
ference of the probate judges of the
State with Governor Manning. At
this conference the matter of issu-
ing permits was discussed thorough
ly, with the result that practically all
of the officers decided the best thing
to do was to require physician s
prescription from all. parties desiring
to secure permits. In accordance
with this decision, Mr.. Brabham is
now requiring the presentation of
a doctors certificate stating that the
party needs whiskey for medicinal
purposes either for himself or for
some. member of his family.
This law, as carried out, puts the
county on practically a prohibition
basis, as person must actually be
sick or some member of his family
sick, in order to secure a prescrip-
tion from his or her physician. This
would appear to be as near prohibi-
tion as will ever be possible unless
an air-tight bill is passed by some
future legislature, or the federal
amendment is finally ratified. By
presenting a prescription from ply
sician, any person otherwise eligi-
BILE under the law, may secure a per-
nit to receive not exceeding one
quart of whiskey in any calendar
month.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Modern Country Residence.

Mr.. J. Williams Carter, of the Ehr-
hardt section, is erecting on his plan
tation a few miles from Ehrhardt a
modern country residence, at a cost
Of about $4,000 or $4,000. Work
was started on the residence some
time ago, and will be completed with
in the next few weeks. Contractor
Eaves is erecting the residence.
The home will be modern through
out, and will be- equipped with elec-
trio lights, waterworks and sewerage,
bath, etc. Mr.. Carter owns one OF
the finest plantations in the county
and is one of the county's most sub
stantial citizens. He and family will
soon occupy their new home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Colored Field Day.
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The colored schools field day was
evidently a decided success from more
than one viewpoint. The literary
contests were inspiring and enthus-
iastic. The music furnished by the
State college band from Orangeburg
did much to satisfy the large crowd
in attendance, as parents and chill
dren from every part of the county
were here They came on foot, by
wagons, railroads and automobiles.
The line of march through the
principal streets was a novel sight,
as the different schools, headed by
large banners with significant ex-
pressions told in unmistakeable Ian
guage that I.Ignorance is our great
est enemy, .Education our only rem
edy," etc. Each school was distin-
guished by special uniform.
Not an accident nor a single un-
pleasantness was recorded, which
must be given as creditable when the
large number present is considered.
The athletic contests were sharp
and lively. The potato race came
in for the most enthusiasm. The
running, too, was especially noticea-
BILE, as the contestants We'd with each
other for distinctive honors, some
winning prizes with their legs when
they had failed with their tongues
and brains.
The games on the diamond were
good. The championship was given
to the colored school here. Thirty
odd prizes were awarded and many
a heart made glad.
The committed desires through this
channel to thank the merchants and
business men generally whose char
liable donations made the awards
possible. Thus passed into history
the first colored schools field day
in Bamberg county.-Contributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Working Orangeburg Road.

It will be good news to the travel
ing public to know that the Orange
burg county authorities are now at
work on repairing and improving
that portion of the Orangeburg road
which lies across the Edisto river.
For long time this road has needed
work. It is suggested while the
road is being worked that it would
be a good idea to straighten out and
widen he causeway on the other side
of the river, to permit vehicles to
pass each other; and also to repair
the bridge, which is in rather bad
condition.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Rivers Bridge Memorial.

The Rivers Bridge Memorial asso-
citation will observe Thursday, April
25th, as memorial day.
The Hon. D. S. Henderson, of AK
en-, S. c., will deliver the memorial
address. The following committees
have been appointed:
On grounds and order of the day
J. D. Jenny, G. E. Kearse, J. A. Pet
ers, H. W. Chitty, A. L. Kirkland, H.
A. Kearse, and Geo. w. Jenny.
On music-A. L. Kirkland.
The public is cordially invited, and
the ladies are earnestly requested to
bring flowers.
DIR. N. F. KIRKLAND, Pres,
J. w. JENNY, Secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
New Automobile Agency.

The store room formerly occupied
bv Mr.. R. S. Simmons's grocery store
has been rented by Blatt & Still, of
Blackville, who will use the store as
a. show room for Overland automo-
biles. The local Overland dealers,
Messrs. J. J. Smoak and H. N. Folk,
gave up the agency on the first of
the year, and this territory has now
ben taken by the Blackville gentle
men. The front of the store has been
torn away to permit of driveway
for cars, and it is understood that a
nice establishment is to be fitted up.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Meeting of County Chairmen.

The central committee of the coun-
tyT council of defense and the COM
munity chairmen held meeting at
the court. house last Thursday after
noon. Representatives were present
from Bamberg, Denmark, Govan,
Hunters Chapel, Colston, and the col
ored branch of the defense council.
1t was decided to circulate petit
tions asking the farmers to follow
the food production programme as
far as practicable this year, which
means an increase in all food crops.
These petitions were put into the
hands of the community chairmen,
who with the assistance of other
members of the council, are to see
every farmer in the county and ask
for his cooperation.
It was agreed that whenever posi-
Bile speakers are to be provided for
every school closing entertainment
in the county. Trustees and teachers
are requested to communicate with
the community chairman or head
quarters at Bamberg if they desire to
have a speaker on the programme to
present the issues of the war.
It was decided to hold meeting
of the whole council every first Mon
day at the court house at $3.50
o'clock.
A big county rally to be held some
time during the summer is being plan
ned, at which speakers will be invited
to address the people. Further an
nouncements concerning this meet
ing will be made later.
The food production programme in
brief is as follows:
"Corn-Increase 20 per cent. Keep
town markets supplied. Don't car
ry over last years surplus.
"Gardens-Stress Irish potatoes,
beans, onions, and salad crops. Can
surplus perishable vegetables.
Sweet potatoes Plant one-half
acre per plow. Build storage house
on every farm by government plan.
Secure seed at once.
"Hogs-Raise one additional hog
per plow. Keep good breeding stock.
Pasture and soiling crops make clean
pork. Inoculate for cholera.
"Wheat-Plant two acres per
plow next fall.
"Oats and rye-Plant three acres
of oats, one acre of rye per plow
this fall.
Forage crops-Raise sorghum,
velvet beans and cow peas in abun-
dance
Dairy pfoduce-A silo for each
herd of eight or more. Stock beets
and rutabagers for smaller herds.
Rye for winter grazing. Use best pos
sible breeding stock and feed intelli-
gently.
"Poultry-1ncrease the flock this
spring. Preserve surplus eggs in wa
ter glass
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Fire at Oil Mill Plant.

Last Friday night fire at the plant
of the Cotton Oil company did sew
eral hundred dollars damage. The
fire caught about one O'Clock in one
of the gins, but no great damage was
done. The oil mill has an excellent
fire extinguishing system, which
handled the fire in most satisfac-
tory manner. The alarm was sound
ed, however, and the fire department
responded, but was not needed.
Several valuable belts were prac-
tically destroyed by the heat and
water, but very little other damage
was done.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that the tax
books of the Town of Bamberg will
be open until April 1st for the pay
ment of town taxes. After April 1st
the books will be closed and unpaid
taxes will go into execution. Bear
this in mind and pay your taxes be-
fore the books close.
H. D. FREE,
Town Treasurer.
Bamberg, S. c., March II, 1918.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

There will be box party, oyster
supper, etc, at the Oak Grove school
house on Friday night, March 29th,
for the benefit of the school. The
public is cordially invited.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

Tom Thumb wedding Friday night
at Carlisle auditorium, for benefit of
the Red Cross. Admission 15c and
25c.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-One dozen John A. Nc
Kay guano distributors. D. j. DELk,
Bamberg, S. G. 3-21
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

Wanted seed sugar cane.
Apply to L. P. MCMILLAN, Bamberg,
S. G.. 3-2S
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

Watermans Ideal Fountain Pens at
Herald Book Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-House and lot on Car
Isle street. Apply 70 J. T. O'NEAL,
Bamberg, S. c. y tt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-A few b shells Of King
Big Boil cotton seed. J. T. O'NEAL,
Bamberg, S. c. tt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-One unused Gullett 10
saw basket feed cotton gin, one press,
one cotton seed cutler, one 1900 gal
lon iron water tank, and one planta-
ton fertilizer mixer. Apply to ].
A. WYMAN. Bamberg. s. c. It
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-Ringlet Barred Rock !,
eggs, Thompson strain. J. T.
O'NEAL, Bambcrg, S. c. II
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale.-5OO bushels good heavy
corn, closely slip shucked, $500 per
bushel. 1000 lbs home cured ba-
con, 35 cents per pound round, hams,
shoulders and sides. G. B. CLAY
TON, Ehrhardt, S. c. Ali
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-Osceola Velvet Bean
seed. Do not sting in gathering;
very prolific; mature well. Price
$500 per bushel. J. A. WYMAN,
Bamberg, S. G. tt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-250 pounds Tom Watson
watermelon seed. Price, 75c per
pound. ]. C. MOVE, Bamberg, S.
G. 1913
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale.-A few extra nice to-
mato plants, 10c per dozen: r. M:
BRUCE, at The Herald office.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Bamberg, S. c., March II, 1918.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21

For Sale-Ring1et barred rock
eggs. s1.00 per setting. MISS RO-
BERTA JOHNSON, Bamberg, s.
C. 3-21