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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
BUILD MODERN HOTEL.
Col. J. F. Folk Buys johnson Hotel
Property-Tear Down Building.

Col John F. Folk has closed deal
with the estate of the late y. A. Hunt
whereby he acquires possession of the
old Johnson hotel property, on Main
street, the consideration being s20,-
900. Possession will be given on
September l, and as soon thereafter
as possible tie present building will
be torn down, and in it's place will
be erected a modern hotel.
When asked about the transaction,
Col. Folk stated that while plans had
not been fully worked out yet, it is
his purpose to build hotel that will
be the pride of Bamberg and will
be second to none. The hotel will
have something like forty to fifty
rooms, and the building will be three
stories in height, with four stores
on the first floor in addition to the
hotel entrance, which will be on Rail-
road avenue. facing the Southern
passenger station.
Col. Folk stated that the hotel will
be steam heated throughout, and will
be provided with a private bath for
each room. 1t is Col. Folks plan
also to provide steam heat for his
property on the opposite side of the
street from the same heating plant,
if this can be satisfactorily arranged.
The sale of this valuable property
will remove one of the landmarks of
Bamberg. 1t has been the hopes of
the people of the city for many years
that some one would acquire this
property and erect what the city has
long felt the need of-a modern
commercial hotel. The location is
ideal for this purpose.
With the providing of modern ho-
tel facilities in Bamberg, it is the
general belief that this city can and
will become the mecca of travelling
men, and that instead of transients
going elsewhere to spend the week
ends they will find it convenient to
come to Bamberg when in this terri
tory.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
S. S. CONVENTION.
Annual Session Held at Double Pond
Last Week.

The Sunday-school convention of
the Barnwell Baptist association was
held last week at Double Pond
church, near Blackville. The asso-
citation includes Bamberg county. DR..
Robert Black, of Bamberg, was elect
ed president and Mr.. C. w. Rentz, Jr.,
also of this city, was made secretary
for the ensuing year.
A number of delegates and visi-
tors attended the convention from
Bamberg, and they report one of the
best sessions ever held by the con-
vention. The Bamberg Sunday-school
made fine showing at the con-
vention, and lacked just few points
of securing the attendance banner
for the past year, the Olar Sunday
school winning this honor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
BOARD OF HEALTH.
New Board Elected BY City Council
Last Week.

In order that the health of the town
may be carefully looked after, The
city council has named an official
board of health, consisting of five
members, as follows: DR.. Robert
Black, DR.. J. Thomas Carter, Mr.. A.
NJ. Brabham, Mr.. H. n. Folk, and Mr..
G. O. Simmons. 1t is understood
that a regular health officer will be
employed, whose duty it shall be to
make regular inspections of the
health conditions of the city and
make such reports as necessary
to the board which will make
recommendation to the city council
for action. 1t is stated that Bam-
berg has not officially had board of
health in some time, and the new
city council does not consider it a
wise economy to dispense with this
very necessary organization. The new
board Of health has already taken
over the duties Of office.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
JOHNsON.HERNDON NUPTIALs.
Mr.. Willis X. Herndon Weds Miss
Bessye johnson in Augusta.

A quiet but beautiful home we'd
ding yesterday was that Of Mr.. Willis
K. Herndon and Miss Bessye John
son. which occurred at the home OF
the brides parents on upper Broad
street, at 1870 o'clock. The parlors
of the Johnson home were adorned
with palms and cut flowers and the
ceremony was performed before an
improvised altar of palms and white
roses and other fow%s.
The bride and bridegroom came in
together. The blonde beauty of the
bride was enhanced by a handsome
coat suit of midnight blue, with
which was worn a blue Georgette
waist and a small hat of blue taffeta.
Her flowers were a corsage of bride
roses. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. E. C. Sheridan, of Curtis
Baptist church, after which congratu-
lations were received and punch was
served by Mrs. w. S. Shields and
Mrs. Frank Folk.
Later the bride and bridegroom
left for a wedding trip to Washing
ton, New York and other points. On
their return they will make their
home with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry
Johnson, on upper Broad street,
Mrs. Herndon is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry Johnson.
She is beautiful girl and one that is
loved by all who know her for sweet
nature and lovely disposition.
Mr.. Herndon is a popular young
business man and is connected with
the firm of J. Harry Johnson and has
host of friends that will unite in
sincere congratulations and good
wishes.-Augusta Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
CANNON'S BRIDGE.
Work of Repairing Being Done This
Week BY Authorities.

Supervisor Mcmillan stated Mon
day that he was about to begin the
work of repairing Cannon's bridge,
which was put out of commission
about two weeks ago. Four of the
eauseway bridges gave way during
the height of the flood water on the
Edisto, and there has been no travel
over this bridge since. While the
bridges have not been in condition
safe for travel, none OF them were
completely carried away. The bridg-
es we're torn from the fastenings on
either end, but can be put back In
place without a great deal of ex-
pense.
Mr.. Mcmillan stated that Binna-
ker's bridge would also be repaired
within the next few days. and as
soon as possible all other bridges in
the county which have been damaged
by flood waters will be put in condi-
tion for travel.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
WEEVILS ARE HERE.
Presence of Pest in County Establish
ed in Several Sections.

While it has created no surprise in
this county, the alarm of the farmers
has been increased because of the
apparent general prevalence of the
cotton boil weevil in this section.
Mr.. ]. A. Berley, entomologist of the
State Crop Pest commission, spent
several days in this county last week,
and made exhaustive Investigations
of reported weevil infestation IN the
several communities of the county,
and there appears to be no reason
able doubt that the weevil exists here
pretty generally. The weevil has not
appeared in any alarming quantities
as yet, however.
In company with Mr.. George R.
Briggs, county farm agent, Mr.. Ber-
ley made inspections of number of
cotton fields hereabouts. Weevils
have been located in the Hunters
Chapel section, in the Colston section,
and near Blackville.
Mr.. Briggs states that the presence
of the weevils need cause no appre-
hension this season, as the damage
that will be done this year will be
negligible He also states that, though
the weevil will likely be all over the
county next year, even then no seri-
Gus amount of damage need be fear
ed, and that farmers may feel safe in
planting another cotton crop. He
warns the planters, however, that in
the following season, great devasta-
tion may reasonably be expected, and
he urges the farmers to begin now
to lay their plans for year after next,
in order that no one may suffer the
loss of an entire cotton crop, as may
occur, and is almost certain to occur
on many plantations. Many farm
ers have already begun changes
in the mode of farming, to compete
with the weevil, and with the present
light before them, there should be no
great amount of loss in Bamberg
county from the boil weevil. The
introduction of tobacco here as a
staple crop will do a great deal to-
ward bringing about success in the
fight against the weevil, the arrival
of which has been known as cer7
tainty for several years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
MALARIA SURVEY.
Made to Estimate Cost Of
Stamping Out Disease.

In keeping with the spirit OF. prog
ress, the city authorities of Bamberg
have made formal request to the State
board of health, through Dr. J. A.
Hayne, to have the health officer of
the u. S. public health service make
a survey of the city of Bamberg for
the purpose of eradicating malaria
here. Mayor Smoak dispatched the
request for this survey to be made a
few days ago, in conformity with the
offer of the government. The survey
is not to cost the city OF, Bamberg
anything, and the officer will, after
making the survey, submit to the
city an estimate of the cost of taking
the proper measures to stamp out
this desase.
While it is true that there is not
a great deal of malaria in Bamberg,
it is also equally true that this
entire section of the State is not
looked upon by the people who re-
side elsewhere as being entirely safe.
It is also fact that statistics do not
show any materially greater amount
of malaria here than elsewhere, but
the city authorities feel that if the
stamp of approval is put on the city
by the United States government, it
will do much more to dissipate this
feeling of antipathy than anything
else that could possibly be done.
Whatever measures are necessary
to put Bamberg in the approved class
by the government will be taken, not
only to get this desired sanction of
the government, but as insurance to
the health of the people of the town
against epidemics in the future, If
conditions should arise which might
cause such an epidemic of malaria.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
CARLISLE is FILLED.
More Than 200 Applications for Ad-
mission Received.

Headmaster j. G. Guilds, of Car
Isle school, states that the full ca
pacity of the school has been enroll
ed for the next session, which opens
in September, and that all applica-
tions now received are being placed
on the waiting list. Carlisle will have
a capacity for 200 boarding students
the coming session, and while the
present enrolment fills the school to
capacity, there will likely be room
for a few MORE. as few are likely
to drop out, for one reason and an
other at the last moment.
Carlisle is offering most attrac-
tive course for boys this season. The
matriculation is being confined here
after to boys, instead of both sexes,
as heretofore, and with the accept
ance of the school during the past
session as unit of the R. O. T. c.,
the parents of young boys are taking
advantage of the unusual opportuni-
ties afforded by the school. There
are only two other preparatory
schools in the State in the R. o. T.
C. Capt. Walton and Sergeant Port
er, U, S. A., have been detailed at the
school the next session by the war
department.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
TO MAKE SEWER SURVEY.
Engineer G. ID. Ryan Employed to
Make Est innate of Cost.

City council has taken preliminary
action looking to the installation Of
a system of sewerage in the city of
Bamberg. At a recent meeting Of
the council, it was decided to employ
Mr.. G.. D. Ryan, civil engineer, to
make preliminary survey of the
city for this purpose. Mr.. Ryan will
make this survey at once, and sub
nit an estimate of the approximate
cost to the council. While it is not
definitely settled yet as to whether
or not the city can issue bonds for
this purpose without a special act of
the legislature, the preliminary stems
will lie taken anyway, so that, even
though a special act is necessary.
there will be no delay in getting the
movement started, once the city is
empowered to go ahead. 1t is very
likely. however, that a special act
of the legislature is not necessary,
and the city attorney is now investi-
eating this matter with view to
reporting back to council at an early
iatr
town for sewerage, but at the same
time he will make surveys for pro-
posed sidewalks. curbing, and drain
age all over the town. While it is
not very likely that the council can
enter into all these things Immediate
". it was thought best to have
the information ready at hand
when the time comes for these
improvements, which it is gen
orally hoped, will not be a
very distant day. The city's drain
age is matter that is greatly con-
cerning the present city authorities,
and they expect, if there is any pos
sible chance, in the near future to
make extensive improvements along
this line, which they feel will be con-
ducive to better health conditions in
the city, and at the same time greatly
improve a considerable part of the
city's residence property. The need
of residential lots in Bamberg is very
great, and anything that can be done
to place at present undesirable lots
in a condition to build on will be
generally appreciated by the people of
the town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
WHOLESALE GROCERY.
New Enterprise Will be Opened in
Bamberg in 80 Days.

The Bamberg Wholesale Grocery
is the newest enterprise of the city
of Bamberg. This concern has ap-
piled to the secretary Of State for a
commission, and expects to be open
and ready for business within the
next thirty days. The firm is COM
posed of Messrs. C. F. Gilchrist, of
Florence, S. A. Merchant. of Ben
nettsville, and w. VI. Brabham, Jr.,
of Bamberg. Negotiations are now
being made for warehouse
The wholesale establishment will
deal, as it's name implies. in grocer
les, and will also deal in hay, grain
and other feedstuffs. The need of a
wholesale grocery establishment in
this territory is very apparent, and
the promoters of the Bamberg Whole
sale Grocery feel, after careful sur
vey of the territory, that the time is
ripe for the esta blishment of the
business, and that the city of Bam-
berg offers exceptional advantages to
such an enterprise.
Mr.. Gilchrtst, who is prominent
business man of Florence, has dis
posed of his interests in that city, and
as soon as he can secure a home here
will move his family to Bamberg. Mr.
Merchant was principal of Bennetts,
vile school last year. Previously
he was member of the faculty OF
Carlisle school for several years. Mr.
Brabham is a local boy. He was
discharged from the army after win
ming a commission as lieutenant
some months ago. Bamberg very
heartily welcomes the addition of a
wholesale establishment to the busi,
ness life of the city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
WEEy1L ATTENDED MEETING.
Farmer at Cotton Meeting Finds In,
terested Spectator. on Clothing.

In the call that was made to the
farmers to join the Bamberg county
branch of the American Cotton asso-
citation, the county chairman called
on "all interested in cotton" to join
the movement. That not only the
farmers and business men, but 9th
er things as weA, are attending the
meetings is attested, by an incident
told by County Agent George R.
Briggs.
While en- route to the lower part
of the county to inoculate some hogs
against cholera, he was accosted by
some farmers who excitedly display
ed a boil weevil. The manner in
which they came in possession of the
said weevil was explained as follows:
A meeting of the ! farmers and
business men of the Oak Grove COM
munity was being held that day.
Among those present at the meeting
was Mr.. D. NJ. Smith, a prominent
planter and business man Of the
community. While the meeting was
in progress, some one standing near
Mr.. Smith suddenly noticed an insect
on his clothing and picked it off. In
specting the insect, it began to look
suspiciously like pictures of the boil
weevil. While excitement ran rife
for a few minutes, the presence of
the boil weevil as visitor at the cot
ton meeting probably did much to
make the meeting a success, and to
add many members to the cotton or.
ganization, one of the purposes of
which is to aid the farmers in their
fight against the boil weevil.
OF course the presence Of the wee
vii may be excused on the ground that
the boil weevil,. if anything in the
world, should be interested in cotton.
A look at some of the fields where
he resides will convince anyone that
he is Just as much interested in the
cotton crop as the best farmer in
South Carolina.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
ROAD WORK GOING SLOWLY.
Grading and Claying Completed to
Lemon Swamp.

The work of grading and claying
the government highway through
Bamberg county has been going on
slowly for the past several weeks,
slow progress being made on account
of the rainy. weather that has pre-
vailed for more than month past.
The road has been completed, with
the exception of getting it "set,'
from Edisto river to Lemon swamp,
a distance of several miles, and gangs
are now at work grading the road
from Lemon swamp to Saltkehatchie
river.
The contractor has met with great
difficulty on account Of the rains.
Scarcely more than half time has
been put in on the road due to the
weather, and even the work that has
been done has been seriously dam
aged by the hard rains. On the por-
tions where the road has been sur
faced, only a short portion is in fit
condition for travel, as the wet
weather has prevented getting the
CLAW to "set." This process requires
considerable time In wet weather,
and it will probably be some weeks
yet before the completed section will
be in first-class condition.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Mr.. John w. Folk has resigned his
position as carrier on R. F. D. three.
and Mr.. Charles F. Kilgus has been
appointed in his stead. Mr.. John
schwarting, the very capable substi-
tute, is carrying the mail this week,
and Mr.. Kilgus is making the rounds
with him to learn the route. He will
assume his duties on September 2
Mr.. Folk resigned to give his entire
time to the H. G.. Folk company, OF
which he is secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
W. NJ. q. Meeting.

The W. NJ. U. auxiliary of the
Barnwell association will meet at
Ehrhardt Thursday, September 1S at
10 a. m. All societies are urged to
send delegates with full reports of
the years work. The work of South
Carolina Baptists will be ably dis
cussed by State officers and women
of Barnwell and Bamberg counties.
There will be an address by DR.. Nc
Glothlin or DR.. c. E. Burts on Thurs
day night. Music will be furnished
by G. w. Rentz, Sr., DR.. o. D. Faust
and others.
MISS MIRIAM RICE,
Supt. Barnwell Asso.,
MRS PAUL COOK,
Sec. & Treas.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

For Sale-Kicklighter Place con-
tanning 230 acres; Smoak Place con-
tanning 335 acres; located one-quarter
mile apart, on Augusta-Charleston
road, three miles from Midway. Eight
horse farm open on two places. Ex-
cellent tenant houses, stables and
barns. Land very productive and
we'll drained. Fine crops on these
places now, in spite Of destructive
rains, testify to excellency of these
lands. Offered for sale, as other bus
mess prevents personal supervision.
J. A. WYMAN, Bamberg, S. G. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Mr.. Herndon is the son Of Mr.. W.
P. Herndon, of this city. He served
during the war in the navy, and on
his discharge accepted a position in
Augusta. His many Bamberg friends
join in extending their congratula-
tjOns
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Wanted-Owing to recent gradua-
tion of nurses, there are vacancies in
the training school, Baker Sanator-
ium, Charleston, S. c. Course COW
ers apperiod of three years in practi-
cal and theoretical nursing in surgery
and general medicine. Hospital mod
ern and we'll equipped with full fac
ulty of instructors. Remuneration,
$500 per month with full mainten-
ance. Apply, SUPERINTENDENT,
Baker Sanatorium Training School
for Nurses, Charleston, S. c. 9-4n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

A big assortment of the best pat
terms in ginghams, etc., you have ever
seen. Come and see our line Of dry
goods. H. G.. Folk Co.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Rub-My-Tism is q powerful anti.
septic; it kills the poison caused from
infected cuts, cures old sores, terter,
etc,-Ady.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Strayed-On August 16 from Sher-
if Rays place a large black hound
dog answering to name of Rock"
Has speckled breast and front feet.
Reward will be paid for return to H.
L. HINNANT, Bamberg, S. C. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Lost-Bamberg Banking Co. saw
ings pass book No. 713 issued to Jim
Williams. Reward will be paid for
return to BAMBERG BANKING co.
or JIM WILLIAMS. 9-11n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
"Why Put Up With Rats for Years,
Writes n. Windsor. Farmer.

years ago bought some rat pois-
on, which nearly killed our fine watch
dog. 1t so scared us that we suffered
a long time with rats until my neigh
Dor told me about RAT-SNAP. That's
the sure rat killer and a safe one"
Three sizes, Csc, soc, s1.00. Sold and
guaranteed by Smoak & Moye, Bam-
harp q
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

For Sale-350 acres of land near
incorporated limits of Bamberg;
about 225 acres open; several tenant
houses and other outbuildings; easy
terms. Apply to J. T. O'NEAL, real
estate agent, Bamberg, S. C. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Wanted-From four to five gallons
of good sweet milk every morning.
MACk'S DRUG STORE. 1tn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

MAXTONl;-The guaranteed ton
ic for chills. fever and malaria. 25c
and soc bottle. Mack's Drug Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28
"Rat-Snap Beats the Best Trap Ever
Made" Mrs. Emily Shaw Saws

"NTy husband bought 50 trap. I
bought a soc box of RAT-SNAP. The
trap only caught rats but RAT
SNAP killed 12 in a week. I'm never
without RAT-SNAP. Reckon I
couldn't raise chicks without it,"
RAT-SNAP comes in cakes. Three
sizes, Csc, soc, s1.0O. Sold and guar
anteed by Smoak & Moye, Bamberg,
S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

If field fencing is what you are
looking for, see Simmons & McCar-
tha, the Hardware Men.-adV.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Lump Coal at s7.75 per ton. Price
will advance soc per ton after sep
tember 18th. THE COTTON OIL
COMPANY. S-11n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

For Sale-House and lot on Church
street, Bamberg. Apply to MRS. E.
A. NEVILS, Bamberg, S. c.. $3.50
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Wanted-Everybody to know that
have just received my first car of
extra nice mules and horses at at
tractive prices. Bought for you so call
and get them. F. K. GRAHAM, Ehr-
hardt, S. G.. 1tn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Wanted-To buy several planta-
tions, from 100 to 500 acres each.
Come and see; don't write. JONES
A. WILLIAMS, Bamberg, S. C. 9-1Sn.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

For Sale-S7 acres of land miles
from Olar, miles from Ehhrardt,
about 20 acres in woods, balance in
cultivation; two tenant houses, 81
acres fenced. Titles indisputable.
Price, SIS per acre; terms, cash. If
this property is not sold previous to
October 1, this offer will be with
drawn. J. S. BRELAND, Olar, S. c..
8-2Sn.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

The Herald Book Store is again
selling magazines.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

For Sale.-Two 70-horsepower
boilers, good for 10 pounds pressure
by insurance inspectors record! Used
this season. In good condition. In
stalling larger boilers, and will sell
these two 7O-horsepower boilers with
stack at low price to move quick.
THE COTTON OIL COMPANY. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Wanted-To sell your land for you
at auction. Farms and town lots. We
are equipped and know how. CAR
OE1NA LAND AUCTION COMPANY,
INC, ]. P. Matheny. special represen-
tative. Offices, Ridgeville, S. C. and
Columbia, S. C.. 9-1Sn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-08-28

Fountain pen ink, in all size bot
ties, at Herald Book Store.