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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
Week of Prayer Services.

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Baptist church will observe a
three days session of prayer begin
ming next Thursday afternoon, March
4th. at four o'clock. All the ladies
of the other denominations are cor
daily invited to attend these meet
ings. The members gre urged to lay
aside other duties and try and make
these meetings better and fuller than
the sacrifcial week in January. Fol
lowing are the leaders and subjects:
Tuesday-Mrs. F. o. Brabham
leader; subject: Mission activities. .
Wednesday-Mrs. w. H. Chandler
leader; subject: Baptist war work
and our women"
Thursday-Mrs.A A. B. Utsey, lead
er: subject: Baptist missions in
Cuba"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
Many Visitors for Wedding.

The following visitors are in the
city to attend the wedding Of Miss
FRANKIE Folk to Mr.. F.. NJ. Moye this
"wednesday evening:
Miss Adele Brabham, Mrs. Otis
Brabham, Mrs. Leroy Wilson and
little daughter, of Allendale; Mr.. and
Mrs. M. A. Moye and Mr.. and Mrs
George Sanders, of Fairfax; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Moorer, of Walterboro
Mr.. o. D. Faust, Jr., of Jackson
vile; Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Johnson
of Charlotte; Mr.. and Mrs. M. A
Moye, Jr., of Charleston; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Plyler, of Greensboro, N
c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson, Of Char
lotte; Miss Maud Grimes, of Lexing
ton, N. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
Miscellaneous Shower!

A beautiful and elaborate recep-
. ton was enjoyed on Tuesday after
noon. when Mrs. E. H. Henderson
entertained for Miss FRANKIE Folk, a
most popular and charming bride
elect. Mrs. w. P. Jones and Mrs.
J. A. Williams received at the door,
ushering the guests into the recep-
ton hall, where the receiving line,
which was composed of Mrs. E. H.
Henderson, Miss FRANKIE Foil. Mrs.
II. N. Folk and Mrs. B. Tillman Eel
der, stood. The reception was given
in the form of miscellaneous show
er, and the many beautiful gifts were
displayed in the parlor most attrac-
lively. Mrs. B. w. Simmons presiding
in this room. From here the guests
were invited into the dining room by
Mrs. Clarence Black and Mrs. George
Smith, where they were served sal
ad course with coffee and whipped
cream by Miss Kate Fielder and Mrs.
joe Spann. The color scheme OF
pink and white was carried out in
the table decorations from which de-
licious fruit cake and pink and white
mints were served. 4 kewpie, with
bridal veil which ended with a large
silver horseshoe, was in the center
of table; pink silk shades were used
on the silver candle sticks, while
airy streamers of green and white
tulle, festooned from the chandeliers
and ending in huge bows, gave just
a touch of green, making an artistic
whole. The other rooms were
bright with yellow jonquils, while
pink roses and pink shaded candles
with pots of maiden hair ferns were
attractively arranged in the recep-
tion hall. Mesdames H. N. Folk and
J. J. Heard rendered several lovely
vocal selections during the afternoon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
BAMBERG RICHEST COUNTY.
Leads All Rural Counties of South
Carolina.

The federal reserve bank of Rich
mond, Va, has recently issued fig
ures showing the allotments of the
fifth liberty loan, to take place in
April. These allotments were based
on banking resources on December
81, 191V, and according to these fig
ures Bamberg is the richest rural
county in South Carolina. There are
only five counties in the State which
show greater banking resources,
according to population which
form true index to county
prosperity, than Bamberg, these
counties being Charleston, Green
vile, Greenwood, Newberry and
Richland- All of these counties ex-
cept Greenwood and Mulberry are
counties of large cities which draw
banking business from a large area
Of surrounding territory, and are, Of
course, not to be compared to ru-
raj county like Bamberg. Both
Greenwood and Newberry have, how
ever, large number of cotton mills
and other industries which Bamberg
has not, and also contain number of
large towns and despite these sources
of additional banking business over
Bamberg, they show very slightly
larger resources than this county
does. Following are some figures
taken from the pamphlet, showing
the banking resources of Bamberg
and the five counties which show
larger resources:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
BANfBERG BOY MAKES GOOD.
T. J. Rentz, Jr., is District Manager
of Large Concern.

Mr.. T. J. RentZ, Jr., who is re-
membered by many old acquaintan-
ces as a former resident of this coun77
ty, was in the city for a few days
last week, coming here to attend the
funeral and interment of his sister,
Miss Vonetta Rentz. Mr.. REM, since
leaving Bamberg some years ago, has
achieved quite bit of success, and
is now district manager of the Dali
ton Adding Machine company, with
headquarters at Lexington, KY.
Mr.. Rentz, though poor boy, had
the makings of a good business man.
He joined the army some years ago,
and served three years. He then
went to Columbia, where he stayed
short while, then going to Atlanta
where he became connected with the
Dalton company. His business acu-
men was recognized by his company,
and his promotion has been very rap
i'd. After a few years service with
the company he was transferred to
Lexington as district manager.
His younger brother, Mr.. Benja-
min Rentz, has been given good busl-
ness training under him, and he is
now connected with the same compa-
ny. Recently he was given a train
ing by his brother in the repair of
adding machines, and now has a re-
sponsible position with the Dalton
people. He also came to attend the
funeral
These boys are a credit to the
county, and it was with much pleas
ure that many of their old frfiends
greeted them on their visit, which
was the first they have made here in
many years. Mr.. T. ]. Rentz, Jr.,
has been married for seven years,
and he is the father of two very in
teresting children. The career of he
and his young brother will be watch
ed with much interest by their many
Bamberg friends and relatives.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
MORE MONEY IN TOBACCO.
Beats Cotton, at Less Price, Says
Clemson Expert.

Last Saturday two meetings were
held in this county in the interest
of increasing the production OF 1--we
stock and tobacco in this section.
Mr.. C. A. McFaddin, of Clemson col
lege, tobacco expert, and Mr.: l.. W.
Summers, of Orangeburg, who rep
resented Mr.. A. D. Williams, live
stock expert, were present at the
meetings and talked to the farmers
along their respective lines.
The meeting at Denmark was held
at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the
party came on to Bamberg and met
here at 1870. The weather being
bad, and the roads in bad condi-
ton, the party could not get to Ehr-
hardt and Olar.
Unfortunately but few of the far
mers met at Bamberg, and those
who failed to attend missed some
thing that would have been Of value
to them.
Mr.. McFaddin comes from one OF
the big tobacco counties in the up
per part of the State, and he does
not talk theory, but gives actual
facts which he is in position to do,
having lived among the tobacco
planters. His talk partook largely
of comparison between tobacco and
mons, member Of this organization.
boarded this ship for return home at
Brest. France, Feb. 1, 1919, in COM
paratively good health. The second
day at sea he was taken sick with
pneumonia and was removed to hos
pital, where he received the best
medical attention afforded in the
army: nevertheless, on Feb. 7th he
died.
His body, together with personal
effects will be sent to you in due
course of time by the government.
Il counted Corporal Nimmons one
of the best men in my company.
HE was always faithful to duty
honest in his actions and courageous
in battle. hated to lose him and
sympathize with you, whose loss Is
much greater So far as I can as
certain, his last statement was to the
effect that he considered that he
had done his duty by his God, his
country and his loved ones. At the
time of his death he carried $1,000.
war risk insurance You were nam
ed in the policy as a sole beneficiary
and under the terms Of the policy
you should receive monthly for Q
period of 20 years $28.75."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
JONES BROS STABLES BURNED.
Fire Tuesday Night Involved Loss OF
Thousands of Dollars.

One of the most disastrous fires in
several years occurred Tuesday night
when the sales stables of Jones
Brothers burned to the ground, en-
failing a loss of thousands of dol
lars. No estimate has been made
of the amount of loss involved,
but it was apparently very large. In
cluded in the loss were eight fine
horses and mules, three of the
horses being fancy trotters worth
considerable money.
The fire was first seen in the front
of the large frame stable building
by Mr.. J. G. Moye, who happened
to be standing near, about $50
o'clock. There was no one at the
stables at the time, and Mr.. Moye
hurried to the fire and succeeded in
getting most of the animals out of
the burning building, turning them
into the lot at the rear of the stables.
When first seen, the flames had COM
pletely enveloped the front of the
building. The second story of the
building being filled with feedstuffs.
it burned like tinder.
Fortunately rain was falling and
the other nearby buildings were
soaking wet, and this is perhaps the
only reason the Office building, in
which was stored a large quantity OF
cotton, harness, buggies, etc., was
not burned as we'll as the residences
on the eastern side, in which direc-
ton strong gale was blowing when
the fire first began, but which sub
sided to a large extent little later.
Three carloads of hay had just
been stored in the burned building,
all of which was, Of course, complete
ly> destroyed Large quantities OF
other feeds, corn, oats, etc., were
also burned, as were also all of the
wagons and other vehicles in the
building, nothing being saved.
Mr.. R. C. Jones stated that the
loss was partially covered by insur-
ance. He also stated that it was not
possible at this time to state the
amount of loss involved until the
effects could be checked up. but that
the total insurance would perhap:
not cover more than half of the dam.
age. Partial insurance was also car
ried on the livestock 1t is thought
that seven of the burned animals
were horses, some Of which were
very fine animals.
The office building, while moi
burned down, was badly damaged by
fire and the contents damaged by
water. The building was on fire sew
eral times, and the entire western
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Tbe Banrberg Deraln
Thursday, Feb. q, 1919.
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

The many friends of Col. j. K. OW-
ems were delighted to see him out on
the streets again Monday. Col. Ow'
ems has been quite i'll for several
weeks, and is still quite weak, but
has sufficiently recovered to be out
again.
A large number of the patrons OF
Colston colored schools gathered al
the school building Friday to cele-
brate Washington's birthday. a
splendid programme was carried OUT
offer which fruits and candies were
served.
During the last few days the
names of Privates Claude Smoak and
Ieighton Rentz and Lieut.. Edwin T.
Bruce have appeared on the casual
ty list from France. 1t is under
stood. however, that these injuries
were received several weeks ago, and
in each case full recovery has been
made.
All of the members of the Wom-
ans Missionary society of the Meth
odist church are invited to be pres
ent at a meeting of the society at the
home of Mrs. w. P. Jones on Friday
afternoon next at four o'clock. This
is to be meeting of Importance
and every member is urged to at
tend.-Rec. Sec.
Capt. Charles Fishburne, U. S. A.
medical corps, spent a few days IN
the city this week with friends and
relatives. Capt. Fishburne return
ed a few weeks ago from England
where he spent several months in
the medical service He has now re-
ceived his honorable discharge
Capt. Fishbrrne formerly resided in
Bamberg county. Leaving here ne
attended the medical college and was
graduated in medicine. He entered
the medical corps of the army after
war was declared and served in that
capacity until few weeks ago.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
MISS VONETTA RENTZ.
Former Bamberg Girl Died of Pneu-
mOnia in Tennessee.

Former Bamberg Girl Died of Pneu-
monia in Tennessee.
The many friends and relatives OF
Miss Vonetta Rentz were grieved to
learn of her death last Thursday at
Nashville, Tenn. Miss Rentz had
suffered an attack of influenza some
weeks ago, and this was followed by
pneumonia a few weeks later. The
body was brought to Bamberg for in
termeut, which took place at South
end cemetery Sunday morning at ten
o'clock, Rev. George P. White con-
Quoting the funeral services at the
grave.
Miss Rentz is survived by her
father, Mr.. T. ]. Rentz, who now re-
sides at Warrenville; two brothers,
Messrs. T. j. Rentz, Jr., and Benja-
min Rentz, Of Lexington, KY; three
sisters, Mrs. NJ. Smoak, of Bamberg;
Mrs. Faust, of Atlanta, and Mrs.
Kathleen Dennis, Of Midway.
She was % years of age. She left
Bamberg several years ago, going to
Atlanta, where she had a position
with the telephone exchange as op-
orator. She was so apt and capable
in her position, that she was soon
given promotion, and was sent to
Nashville, Tenn, where she was chief
operator in the exchange at that
place.
Miss Rentz was member of the
Baptist church, and was dearly be-
loved by a large circle of friends.
She was a woman of unusual busi-
ness capability, and deserves great
praise for the manner in which she
succeeded in the business world. The
position she held with the telephone
company at Ihe time of her death
was one of quite bit of responsible
ity, and was a recognition of her
strong character and genuine worth.
She is remembered lovingly by for
mer acquaintances in Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
PRAISE FROM CAPT. RICHEY.
Corp. Gerard Nimmons One Of Best
Men in Company.

Capt. w. R. Richey, Jr., command
ing company L. 371st infantry, has
written Isabella Nimmons, of this
city, mother of Corporal Gerard MINI
mons, who died en- route from
France, the following letter of ap-
probation of her son, whom he de-
scribes as one of the best men in his
company, always faithful to duty:
"Your son, Corporal Gerard MINI
cotton, as money crops. He had fig"
ures for the last fifteen years show
ing that tobacco has averaged q
higher price during these years than
cotton, and he also read figures to
show that even in those years when
tobacco was down to practically the
same price per pound as cotton, to-
baco yielded decidedly the best
profit.
twenty-five cent tobacco, said
Mr.. McFaddin, will yield as good
profits as 30-cent cotton. He re-
minded the farmers that they will
have to seek other crops than cot
ton, as the boil weevil has already
made it's appearance here, and is
likely to destroy the cotton crop
Those who put their entire depen-
dence on cotton will be great suffer
ers when the weevil comes in force
which will not be in the far distant
future.
Mr.. Summers talked on live stock
and told the farmers the advantages
of increasing the production in this
section of the country.
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MRS. W. S. BAMBERG DEAD.
Beloved Woman Passed Away at Her
Home Saturday Night.

The many friends of Capt. and
Mrs. William S. Bamberg were
greatly shocked and grieved when
it was learned that Mrs. Bamberg
died at her home about four miles
from Bamberg. Mrs. Bamberg had
been in bad health for long period,
and she passed away Saturday night
about 1 o'clock.
The funeral occurred Monday
morning, the Rev. P. D. Risinger,
pastor of the Ehrhardt Lutheran
church, conducting the services. In
terment occurred in Restland ceme-
terry, in this city.
Mrs. Bamberg was 63 years of
age. She was before her marriage
to Capt. Bamberg Miss Isabelle Ma
honey, of Charleston. She was the
mother of four children, two Of
whom survive her: Col. Greyton E.
Bamberg, of Bamberg, and Mr.. Ham
mond Bamberg, of Charleston. Her
husband, Capt. Bamberg, survives
her, as do also one brother and two
sisters.
The deceased was a member of st.
Johns Lutheran church, of Charles
ton. She was a woman of strong
Christian character and was loved
and honored by large circle OF
friends, whose sympathy is extended
to the bereaved husband and sons
and other relatives.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
COOPER is COMING.
Will Introduce Champ Clark at Olar
March 10th.

NlAICA lVOAs
Governor Robert A. Cooper has
accepted an invitation from the peo-
pie of Olar to be present there on
the occasion of the visit to that town
of Hon. Champ Clark. If official du-
ties do not prevent, Mr.. Cooper will
introduce the speaker of the house.
Governor Cooper will be introduc-
ed by Hon. G. w. Garris, a former
representative of the general assem-
bly,. During their stay in Olar, the
speaker and Mr.. Cooper will be en-
tertained by DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Hart
zog at the beautiful home on Socie-
ty Heights.
Speaker Clark has visited South
Carolina before, but this will be the
first time he has made trip to the
State to deliver a public lecture.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
WILL BUILD WAREHOUSE.
Plans Being Made for Proper Storage
Of Tobacco.

Saturday a number of the toDac-
co growers of Bamberg and commu-
nifty held an informal gathering, at
which plans were discussed for the
immediate erection of a tobacco
warehouse at Bamberg. 1t is stated
that approximately three hundred
acres of tobacco will be planted in
the immediate neighborhood OF
Bamberg this season, and the proper
storage and sale of this large amount
of the weed will demand facilities
which the planters do not now have.
In order to relieve this situation and
to further stimulate the planting OF
tobacco. some of the growers started
the movement to secure warehouslng
facilities here.
1t is generally agreed among the
promoters of the warehouse that eV-
cry tobacco planter in the county is
to be invited to become a stockhold-
er, thus making the warehouse COM
pany a mutual affair. The present
outlook is that if a warehouse can
be located here the acreage in to-
bacco this season will warrant the
tobacco brokers and manufacturers
in sending buyers to Bamberg this
oil
the farmers a large amount in
freight charges, as the present sys-
tenn is to ship the tobacco to some
market elsewhere in the State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
Government Soda Arriving.

County Nitrate Distributor J. j.
Heard has been notified of shipments
made to Ehrhardt, Olar, Govan, Den
mark and Bamberg. Mr.. Heard asks
that all parties who ordered soda for
use on small grain during Feb. and
March be in readiness to haul same
Immediately upon notice from him.
He will notify you by mail.-Adv.
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side was practically burned away.
For some reason very little water
pressure could be secured at first,
but one of the commissioners of pub
lie works stated that it was no fault
of the water plant, as the tank had
been filled Tuesday morning, and the
pumps were started as soon as pos
sible after the fire was reported.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27
TO THE AUTOMOBILE PUBLIC.

Just a word on speculation and
what it means.
When you have tire troubIe-see
the tire man.
When you have mechanical trou-
ble-see the mechanician.
When you have battery trouble
see Faulkner Electric Service Co.
associate Willard Service Station)
Recharging-Repairing g-Rebuild-
ing.
A specialty-New batteries to fit
all makes of cars. Rental batteries
to fit all makes of cars. Service on
all makes of batteries.-Adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-27

For Sale-One Klein touring car,
practically new; run about three
thousand miles; five good tires, one
never used Will sell cheap. Reason
for selling, car is too heavy for my
work-and upkeep too heavy for my
purse. Address, S. P. RENTZ, N.
D., Branchville, S. c., R. F. D. 2.
4-17n
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w. S. S. Sales to Feb. Is.

Following are the sales of w. S.
S. from Jan. l to Feb. Is, for Bam-
berg and neighboring counties:
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Trespass Notice-Notice is hereby
given that hunting or trespassing Is
forbidden on my place. I also forbid
hogs or COWS running on my land.
MRS. REBECCA JORDAN. 2-27p.
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The epidemic of Spanish influenza
appears to have about 2un it's course
in Bamberg.
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Registered Holstein Bull for Ser
vice-Paul Pontiac De Kol Korn-
dyke 9th. $500 cash with cow. At
my lot back of court house. G. j. S.
BROOKER, Bamberg, S. G. 5-Sn.
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For Sale-Limited quantity Wan
'namaker's Pedigreed Cleveland Big
Boil cotton seed, one year from orig
inators. Seed saved and ginned care
fully and absolutely pure. Best cot
ton on earth. In 20-bushel lots at
$500 per bushel. See me at once,
as supply is limited. H. ]. BRAB-
HAM, Bamberg, S. G. TIN
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For Sale-50O bu. Toole's Wilt
Resistant cotton seed. $500 per
bushel f. o. b. Bamberg or Den
mark. Two bales per acre. See
cotton on Allen Simmons place near
Bamberg. M. T. WILLIS, Denmark,
s G.. tin
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For Sale-37 acres three miles
of Bamberg, known as the Tom MINI
mons tract. Price, s1,400 for quick
sale. Joins Chas. Nimmons's place on
Lemon Swamp, part of old Bessinger
tract. About twenty-five acres un-
der cultivation. J. K. MAYFIELD,
Denmark. S. G.. til.
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For Sale-The handiest little add
ing machine in. the country, it will
add, subtract and multiply. Every
business man and farmer needs one.
Only $3.50 delivered. ]. M.
SWINGLE, Orangeburg, S. G. 2-27p
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Lost-On Feb. 16, ladies gold
double case watch, Elgin movements.
Initials '.B. j." on back. $500 re-
ward for return to THE HERALD
OFFICE. ltp.s
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For Sale-My lot containing 1-3
acres with barn and stables on, Rice
street in Bamberg. Apply at once to
J. FIELDER HUNTER, Orangeburg,
S. C, TIP.
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Cane MiIlet Seed-Anyone desir-
ing good sugar cane millet seed, ap-
ply to P. ]. DAVIS, Bamberg, S. c.
3-6n.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Money to Lend-On first security
Apply to TX. Y. IT, care The Herald.
2-27p.
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FoFr Sale-Imperial Barred Rock
eggs. $1.OO per setting Of IA. MISS
ROBERTA JOHNSON, Bamberg, s.
G. TIN:
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For Sale-Barred Rock eggs. $1.25
per setting. MRS. THOMAS
BLACK, Bamberg, S. c: 1tn
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Seed Irish Potatoes-Cobbler and
Blics. Csc per peck. H. G. FOLK
CO., Bamberg, S. C. tin
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For Sale-Pure White Leghorn
eggs. $3.50 per setting OF 13. ii.
N. FOLK, Bamberg,f IS. c. tin