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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Next TO 0lSnOnOf, war is unC
greatest calamity that can be.
fall nation. We are now be-
ginning to realize how far
reaching its effects are. 1t is
not too much to affirm that the
war affects to some degree the
condition of life for every man,
woman and child in the coun-
try. From the loss of life it.
self the sacrifice runs all the
way down the scale to a slight
deprivation of comfort or lux
ury.
But for every widespread
disaster there is usually a
small modicum of good to
place in the other side of the
balance. 1t may not apparent
ly make a hairs weight of diff
ference against the ill, but it
is there and perceptible if we
look for it. What have we of
good to set against the evils of
war?
Our answer would be,
Greater national unity. A
year ago we were for the most
part a country of individuals,
individual communities, indi-
vidual states. Men were pur-
suing their own objects, COM
munities were not looking be-
S9nd their own improvements,
states were not caring for their
own people.
Now all horizons are broad
ened. When a man sees his
son or his neighbours son going
forth to war, his thought in
voluntarily goes out to the en-
vironment of that boy, the con-
ditions he will meet, and the
government which provides or
regulates them. He realizes
that the government will have
to provide these boys with the
simple necessities, food cloth
ing and shelter. 1t will also
have to provide them with
training, transportation, weap-
ons, artillery and aircraft for
their protection, medical SER
vices and hospitals for their
care, and a hundred other es-
sentials. And the man also
begins to realize that it is up
to him in his individual capac-
ity to stand back of the gov
eminent, to take his part in
providing these absolutely
necessary things in his own
rightful proportion, either
from his abundance or from
his bare sufficiency.
And we need only to see the
banners of the Third Liberty
Loan in the windows of homes
throughout the land to under
stand how magnifcently the
individuals have risen to their
duty and their opportunity.
Everywhere in the homes of
the rich and the homes of the,
poor alike the banners signal
proudly:-'I have given as
can to the call of the nation. II
is my nation and lam with it
heart and soul in the hour of
its need"
We cannot estimate the ag-
gregate sacrifices which this
splendid showing has requir-
ed. In many cases it meant
the giving up of comforts, per-
haps of cherished plans. But
each man who has subscribed
for his bond or bonds feels
that he is a component part of
his country, that he stands or
falls with it, and that it is a
country worthy of his sacrifice.
He is in harmony of feeling
with his neighbor, his COM
munity, his state and his ma
ton.
nooaoianallNy ana Gill baae
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Our men in the trench and in the
submarine ehasers are doing their
part. Are vou doing your part? Buy
War Savings Stamps to your utmost
capacity.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

to estimate this efficiency at
its true value, and have ceased
to stand in awe of it.
The efficiency of Germany
is purely an efficiency of con-
slant application. Her pres
ent militant condition is the re-
suit of a lifetime of unremit-
ting attention to every conceiv-
able angle of the game of war,
While the other nations of the
earth were quietly pursuing
the paths of peace. Germany
was straining every nerve and
devoting all her accumulations
of men and means to the task
of creating an army and arma-
ment before which the world
would find it impossible to
stand. During most of this
time she was hypocritically
participating in the Hague
conferences and proposing the
total disarmament of all ma
tons, but in the light of recent
developments we know that
during all this discussion her
war preparations were never
slackened.
Even Germany's efficiency
in the arts and sciences has
been made to serve the dread
Moloch of War. In extending
her influence among the ma
tons of the earth in these
branches. she has been for
years building spheres of in
fuence"-in other words,
nests of spies and potential
against the day when
their services should be need
ed by the fatherland.
Yes, Germany has efficiency
Efficiency in cold-blooded
assassination, evidenced b v
he brutal destruction of YES
sells by her sea vipers, when
even women and children at
tempting to escape in open
boats have been shelled, man.
yled and sunk; evidenced by
her wanton destruction of civ
lian life by her airplanes and
leppelins; evidenced by the
deliberate murder of prisoners
Of war who, by all the laws of
nations, should have received
and humane treat
nent.
Efficiency in perfidy, as wit
lessed in her rape of Belgium,
or no other reason than that
he stood between a brutal
yrant and his intended VIC
i'm; evidenced by her attempt
o array other nations against
,ur own country, at the same
ime her representative to our
apital was shedding crocodile |
ears over his forced departure |
md separation from his dear
riends in America"-doubt-
ess he took with him for the |
,erusal of his butcher master |
ull proofs of his treachery !
While enjoying our hospitality |
nd esteem.
The Germany of other days !
vas noted for efficiency, but
hat efficiency has been pros
ituted to most ignoble ends.
God save US from such eff
cheney.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

George Dewey Croushorn, another
Garrard county boy is doing his bit
and writes Of an interesting exper-
fence TO his mother in which he says
"New York City, June 10th. 1918.
Ny dear Mother
We are just back from France and
certainly have had some experience.
We were gone only l6 IL days,
which makes the third trip across.
The first trip we took five thousand
soldiers and the second trip, ten
thousand. As we were going over
the last time, we had battle with
four submarines and three coming
back. We got three out of the seven
and we did not get hit, as we were
too fast for them and arrived safely
across. am in the best Of health
and like fine.
With lots of love,
Your loving son,
George Dewey Croushorn."
'
Next to letter from home, a copy
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20
KHAKI COLUMN !

!. AuHAl VULUrIN z
rrrrrrrrrrr-rs
Messrs Joe West and Ashley
Swope left last week for Cincinnati
where they passed the examination
for the Marines. and they are now
located at Paris Island s. c.
Midshipman Lucien Mckee Grant,
returned to Norfolk, Va. last Satur-
day, where he reports for duty. He
will probably be assigned to one Of
the convoy ships
Lige Robinson. one Of the colorej
boys, called several weeks ago from
Garrard, came up from Camp Taylor.
looking the picture of health and as
straight as an Indian He IS well
pleased and says the colored boys
are being treated royalty.
Mr. Story Heron, who left here
few weeks ago, joining the Marine
Corp. is now stationed at Paris
Island. S. c. lie writes friends he
likes the life of Marine fine. and
is anxious to go cover there" and do
his bit toward ending the war.
= =.
Lieut. Commander Jesse Hendrcn,
has been the guest for several days
Of his parents. Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Hendren. Lieut.. Hendren has made
several trips across the waters, con-
voying our boys. and looks the pic
ture Of health and every inch a sol
der.
Popular Billy" Miller, but known
at Camp Forest, as Corporal Miller,
of the 5lst. Machine Gun Company,
was at home for As hour furlough.
last Sunday. He was looking fine
and enjoying his work He has gain
ed about ten pounds since enlisting
seven weeks ago.
Sergeant Ben Wood who has the |
distinction of being the first man
called into the Selective Service !
from Garrard county, came up from |
Camp Taylor last Saturday and r.
manned three days. Sergeant Wood |
is the Mess Sergeant in the Depot |
Brigade, a position he has held for /
nearly a year. His friends we're al |
glad to see him.
We wish we could get the names
of all "our boys" somewhere in
France. We would also be glad to
get short personal experiences Of our
boys, and would be glad if they
would write us letter occasionally. |
II parents or friends Of the soldier
boys would send us any news that
they may have from them, we would
appreciate this also.
Somewhere in France. 4 million
hearts are there
A million souls are rapt in silent
prayer
Prayer for the loved. wherever they
may be,
And prayer for those enslaved, they
fight TO free.
Unknown to us the field where du-
ties call
But One there is who watches over
all,
Who guides our Flag, that truth may
still advance
Our God is with them all-"Some-
where in France.
4 4
In renewing her subscription TO
the Record. Mrs. Male House, of
Danville, says she has just received
a letter from her brother, Oakley
Hilton, who is now in France. In
her letter she says: Just received
word from my brother, Oakley Hill
ton, who has arrived somewhere in
France" He reports nice voyage,
When they were eight days at sea,
they sank submarine. Says the
country is beautiful. except the parts
they are fighting on. He seems de-
lighted to do his part to help win the
war"
Oakley is well remembered here
and is a brother of James Hilton, of
this city.
George Dewey Croushorn, another
Garrard county boy is doing his bit
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20
LASTING BENEFIT.

All you are asked to do 10 to buy
only necessary things and then loan
not sive-your savings to your
Government to help IL fight your war.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20
A TWICE-TOLD. tale
One OF Interest To Our Readers.

Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after long
lapse of time, even if we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel Sc
cure in accepting its truth now
The following experience of Lam
caster woman is confirmed after four
years.
Mrs. C r. Brummett, Crab Or
chard ST., Lancaster, says: "My kid
neys were out Of order and ! had
pains through my back. At times,
l was nervous too. Doan's Kidney
Pills made me feel much better and
stronger in every way" statement
given February 9th, 1922
LASTING BENEFIT.
On November n, 1916, Mrs.
Brummett said: II have had no re-
turn of kidney ,trouble since Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me. know
they are a good remedy and | often
recommend them to others"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Brummett had Foster ilburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo. n. Y.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Mrs Burdette Ramsey. Of Paint
Lick, has kindly consented for us to
publish the following letter received
from her brother, Hiram, who was
born in Lancaster and for several
years lived at the present home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marksbury. The
interesting letter was written to his
mother and is as follows:
MAY 27th. 1919.
Somewhere in France.
Dear Mother and ALL
Am enjoying the best Of health.
after my trip across the deep blue
sea enjoyed seeing the boys sea
sick, and kidded them for feeding
the fish; as ! was no, the least bit
sick myself. We saw few whales,
a lot Of sharks and flying fish. which
was part Of the way we spent our
time. Also spene some time looking
for the enemy's submarines. but fail
ed to see any However we were
prepared for them.
The towns here are clean and
neat; but very old-fashioned. mostly
stone and concrete as far AS I've
seen and remind me Of the old Bible
scenes. When get up in the morn
ings, ! wish ! could be back home,
for when it is 6 A. NJ. here. it is
about midnight with you. and I
could get more sleep
We sure had two rough days at
sea. The wind tossed the ship like
she was chip, which added to my
pleasure and to some Of the boys
more sea-sickness. That is over
now, and We are all looking forward
with anxiety for the time to DO
OUR BIT on the front-to call the
Kaiser's hand, and to return to our
country with the stars and stripes
floating over Berlin, and Democracy
ruling the world
Just now. a big Zcplin is a.-ing
over I'd like to take ride in .1e,
but don't get chance. Don't worry.
I'll write when l can.
Your loving son,
Hiram &. Arnold.
Battery A., 10 Field ARTILLERY.
Via New ork, American Eypc,i-
tionary Forces.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Popular BILLY" Miller, but known
at Camp Forest, as Corporal Miller,
of the 5lst. Machine Gun Company,
was at home for As hour furlough.
last Sunday He was looking fine
and enjoying his work. He has gain
ed about ten pounds since enlisting
seven weeks ago.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Sergeant Ben Wood, who has the
distinction Of being the first man
called into the Selective Service
from Garrard county, came up from
Camp Taylor last Saturday and re
manned three days Sergeant Wood
is the Mess Sergeant in the Depot
Brigade, a position he has held for
nearly a year His friends we're all
glad to see him.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Lieut.. Commander Jesse Hendrcn,
has been the guest for several days
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Hendren. Lieut.. Hendren has made
several trips across the waters, con-
voying our boys. and looks the pic
ture of health and every inch a sol
der.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-06-20

Next to letter from home, a copy
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
Germans Digging Up Collins.

A dispatch from the fighting front
in France under date of August 18th
says that the Germans are now dig
gi1g up collins and pillaging dead
bodies for precious metals, indicat-
ing a shortage Of metal in Germany.
In territory recently captured from
the Germans it is revealed that hous-
es, stores and even graves have been
denuded of all metals. The Germans
in their retreat have become so de-
moralized that they are leaving bat
teries, maps, charts, important pa
pers and personal effects behind in
their wild exodus. The British are
keeping at the heels of the retreat
ing enemy. The British lost heavily
north of the Ourcq river, but contin-
ued to push the enemy back.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina, Coun-
ty of Bamberg-By J. j. Brabhams
Jr., Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Lillian B. Faulkner
made suit to me to grant her letters
of administration on the estate and
effects of H. N. Bellinger, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said H.. N.
Bellinger, deceased, that they be and
appear before me in the court of pro-
hate to be held at Bamberg on Nov. Is
next, after publication hereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be grant
Given under my hand this 31st day
of Oct., Ammo Domini, 1918,
!. J. BRABHAM, JR.,
judge of Probate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina.
County OF Bamberg-By J. J. Brab-
ham, Jr., Esq, Judge of Probate.
Whereas, S. w. Copeland hath
made suit to me to grant him letters
of administration of the estate and
effects of Mrs. Maude A. Copeland,
deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said Mrs.
Maude A. Copeland, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court of Probate, to be held at Bam-
berg, on 18th day of Nov, next, after
publication thereof, at II o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause, II any
they have, why the said administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given un Ter my hand and seal this
9Th day of Nov, Ammo Domini, 1918.
J. J. BRABHAM, JR.
Judge of Probate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
Letters From Over the Sea.

Letters From Over the Sea-
The Herald is in receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from Private George
Beard, who is somewhere in
France3"
ITO the loved ones back at home:
Never did I think five years ago that
/ would spend a birthday in France,
but nevertheless today is my. birth
day and I am getting on very nicely
and having a fairly good time. l
have been over for some time now,
but I have not been lucky enough
to find any of my old friends yet,
but I expect to meet some of them
before I go back. Just five months
ago yesterday I was in old South
Carolina, and I hope 1 will be back
in five months from now. About
three weeks ago I sent a telegram
home, also I have written several
letters. I would like very much to
know if they have ever been received.
I have been separated from my
friend, Hayne Breland, but he is get
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Eastern District of South Carolina
S. S.:
On this 21st day of September, A.
D., 1918, on reading the foregoing
petition, it is
ORDERED by the Court, that a
hearing be had upon the same on the
18th day of November, A. D., 1913,
before said Court at Charleston, S.
c., in said District, at IL O'Clock Ill
the forenoon, and that notice there
of be published in The Bamberg Her
aid, a newspaper printed in said Dis
trict, and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may ap-
pear at the said time and place and
show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of the said petitioners
should not be granted.
AND it is further ordered by the
Court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order, address
ed to them, at their places OF resi-
dence as stated.
Witness the Honorable H. A. M.
Smith. Judge of the said Court, and
the Seal thereof at Charleston, S.
c., in said District, on the 21st OF
September, A.. D., 1918.
R. w. HUTsON,
lila Clerk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
Great German Flyer.

French aviation circles report the
appearance on the western front of
a new German chasing airplane, the
Siemens-Schucktert biplane.
This machine has an eleven-cylin-
der engine of the same name, which
develops $50 horse power and drives
a four-bladed propeller. The plane
carries two machine guns which fire
simultaneously or separately through
the propeller. 1t is extremely rapid
and easily handled. 1t can reach a
height of 5000 yards in fifteen min
utes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

Carolina, in said District, respectful
~ represents that on the 18th day
of May last past they were duly adj
judged Bankrupts under the acts Of
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that
they have duly surrendered all their
property and rights of property, and
Lave fully complied with all the re-
Guirements of said acts and of the
orders of the Court touching their
Bankruptcy.
Wherefore, they pray that they
may be declared by the Court to have
a full discharge from all debts prov
able against their estate under said
Bankrupt Acts, except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis
CT. arge.
Dated this 18th day of August, A.
D., 1918.
STOKES. e. STOKES
w. S. Stokes,
J.. E. Stokes.
Bankrupts.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
A Protective Policy.

A colored recruit said he intended
to take out the full limit of govern
ment insurance, $4,000. On being
told by a fellow soldier that he would
be foolish to pay on such when he
was likely to be shot in the trenches,
he replied: Huh! 4 reckon l
knows what Use doin.' You all don
'spose Uncle Sam is gwine to put a
$4,000 man in the first line trench
es, do you?"-Boston Transcript.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

Following are portions of letter
received by Miss Pauline Faust from
her brother, William E. Hutto, who
is in active service with the A. E. F.,
under date of Oct. H.
Dear Sister:-Your letter re-
ceived a few days ago. Would have
answered sooner, but have been quite
busy for the past two weeks. It has
been raining over here today and I
don't think it is over yet. We are
in a town that has just recently been
taken from the Germans. l believe
this is the best place that we have
had to stay in since we have been
over. We are in a pretty good house
and the room that we have is a
pretty nice one. The only thing is
that we have to sleep on the floor
and it gets pretty hard sometimes.
I have not heard a word from Grimes
in a long time, but guess he is all
right or I would hear from him, but
as, for running across him, that is
almost impossible, for it is pretty
hard to find anyone in your own di-
vision even. I have not seen Luke
Bellinger since we got over here, ex-
cept once when he passed me n day
along the road. I think that if
things keep on like it has been going
for the last month or two that the
ones who are lucky enough will soon
be on our way home. I sure am
longing for that day to come. Your
devoted brother, BILL"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
Two From Bamberg County.

The overseas casualty list publish
ed on Wednesday of this week con-
tanned the name of Vernon Grant, of
Midway. Bamberg county. Private
Grant died of wounds received some
time prior to the date of his death.
The casualty lists published last
Saturday contained the name of
Private James c.. Myrick, of Den
mark, who was reported wounded,
degree undetermined.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and at
Other Points

Mr.. Dan K. Griffith, U. S. NJ,
spent q few days at home this week.
Mr.. Evlyn Sandifer; U. S. N, is
spending a furlough at home with
relatives.
Mr.. w. D. Rhoad, Jr., U. S. NJ,
Of Charleston, spent a few days in the
city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. B. Black, Jr,
Of Charleston, r spending some
time in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Inabinet
spent several days last week in
lOrangeburg with relatives.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
BANKRUPT"S PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United
States.-For the Eastern Distric:
of South Carolina.
In the matter of w. S. Stokes and
J.. E. Stokes, individually and as
partners as Stokes & Stokes, Bank
rupts.
TO the Honorable H. A. M. Smith,
Judge of the District Court of the
United States Cor the District of
South Carolina .
w. s. Stokes and J. E. Stokes, in
dividually and as partners as Stokes
& Stokes, of Denmark, in the County
Of Bamberg, and State Of South
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

A trip to Washington nowadays
is a pleasure only to the millionaires.
He can afford a hall bedroom, but
the ordinary citizen is lucky if he
can get a bathtub or a barber chair
to sleep in.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, December 16, 1918, the Es-
tate of Carroll Baldwin will apply
for the issuance of y new certificate
to represent three shares of Prefer
ed Stock of the Bamberg Cotton Mills
Company in lieu of Certificate No.
1876, which at present cannot be
found. 12-l2n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

ting on nicely. Breeland and I have
had some great old times in the
army together. I hope to meet him
again back at home. I truly hope
this will find each and every one
we'll and enjoying the best in life.
Don't worry about me; I am o. K.
Yours sincerely,
"PRVT. GEORGE BEARD"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07
PIECE GOODS, UNDERWEAR AND
SWEATERS.

Are here for you in a vast assortment.
If space would permit we would give
you an idea of what to expect here in
SWEATERS, UNDERWEAR and
PIECE GOODS, but as it will not, we
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

Rubber covers to protect straw
hats from rain have been patented.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

will suffice to say that if it's anything
in either Of the above you need it will
pay you to come to HOOTON'S, for we
make a SPECIALITY Of LADIES'
GOODS, and it's our business to please
the LADIES and GIRLS, and that's
what we are trying to do. Come and
see if we can't please you.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-11-07

and when it comes to quality and style
of these suits they are in a class to
themselves, for they FIT BETTER,
LOOK BETTER and WEAR BETTER
than just a plain COAT SUIT that the
salesman is trying to sell you when the
suit he is showing hasn't even the max