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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
FOUR KILLED By LIGHTNING.
Mr.. y. j. Thomas, Three Hands and
Two Mules Meet Death.

The entire community was shocked
to learn of the tragic death near
Cope of Mr.. \. J. Thomas, one of the
most prominent citizens of this Sec
ton, and three of his colored work.
men, which occurred on Mr.. Thomas's
place last Wednesday afternoon dur
ing an electric storm. The colored
men killed were Henry Moody, Jeff
Henderson and Ernest Curry.
Mr.. Thomas was in field at the
time the storm came up and he and
his negro hands had started to the
house. They were about half mile
from Mr.. Thomas's home in two
horse wagon when they were struck
by a bolt of lightning. All four oc-
cupants of the wagon and the team
of mules were instantly killed by the
bolt
The tragic incident was witnessed
by some tenants in house a few
hundred feet away, who spread the
news. DR.. Stuckey was phoned for
from Cope, but nothing could be
done as the men were instantly kill
ed.
The colored men were all working
on Mr.. Thomas's plantation, and one
of them was operating a farm for
Mr.. Thomas.
. The funeral services and burial of
Mr.. Thomas occurred Thursday. In
terment took place at Oakland bury
ing ground, in the presence OF a
large congregation of friends and
relatives. Many beautiful floral trib-
utes were laid upon his last resting
place in token of the high esteem
in which he was held.
In addition to being prominent
farmer, Mr.. Thomas was a director
of the Bank of Cope and the Cope
Telephone exchange and was chair
man of the board of trustees of Union
township. He was member of
Bethlehem Methodist church. AL
though not a resident of the town of
Cope, nearly all of the business
houses were closed in respect to him
during the funeral and burial.
Mr.. Thomas is survived by his
wife, who was Miss jamie Tatum, and
five children: Nathan Gerard Thorn
as, of Mccormick; Mrs. T. M. Boul-
ware, of Barnwell; Misses Avis and
Mary Thomas, and Little Master Dick
Thomas. Two brothers also survive
him: Mr.. J. D. Thomas, of Cope, and
Mr.. Frank Thomas, of Bells Cross
Roads.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
OUADRUPLES CAPITAL.
Capital Stock of Bamberg Banking
Co. Increased to 100000.

The Bamberg Banking Company,
of this city, will celebrate its thirty
third anniversity by increasing It's
capital stock from $4,000 to 300
900. This action was decided On at
a stockholders meeting held Friday.
\ meeting of the stockholders was
held a month ago, called to decide
on whether or not the bank would
increase it's capital stock to not more
than S150,00O. After full and free
discussion of the banks business and
prospects, it was decided to call an
other meeting to decide on increas-
ing to S200.000.
The increase in capital stock will
be made effective January ?, 1920,
at which time the new stock will be
issued. The unusual increase was
made necessary on account of the
demand for stock on the part of the
old stockholders and the desire of
the bank to issue stock to others de-
string it.
This new move on the part of the
Bamberg Banking company places it
as one of the leading financial insti-
tions in the State, and the largest
in this section. The increased busi-
ness of the bank has made it necces-
sary to enlarge the capital.
The latest statement of the bank
made on June 90, showed that this
institution has a capital, surplus and
undivided profits account of 1885,
724.70, $4,000 of which is capital
stock. The total deposits of the
bank on the same date amounted tc
S525,614.76. The total assets and
liabilities were s652,339.46.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
MUCH MONEY IN COUNTY.
4 Two Million Dollars on
Deposit in the Banks.

That Bamberg county is in fine
financial condition is shown by the
called statements of the various fl
nancial institutions of the county,
just published. for June 90. The
statements show combined resources
and liabilities of the eight banks of
Bamberg county of s3,217,3S6.64,
and the statements further reveal
that there is on deposit approximate
ly two millions of dollars-s1.9 .934.-
1860, to be exact. Of this amount,
$780, ,14S43 is in savings deposits
I These figures show that there is on
deposit in the banks of the county
S100.S9 for every man. woman and
child, white and colored, which is a
pretty good showing considering the
fact that this month is the :poorest'
in the year in a cotton county.
The deposits are divided as fol-
lows: Individual deposits subject tc
check, s1,OS6,120.02; savings depos-
it's, s6S0,14S.43; time certificates OF
deposit, S161,964.5S; certified
checks, s66.70; cashiers checks. S.,
S36.37.
The capitalization of the eight
banks of Bamberg county is s244,
200. The surplus fund aggregates
S16S,420, and the undivided profits
s99,7S5.66, making total capital, sur
plus and undivided profits of s512,
305.66.
The banks own in bonds anc
stocks s223,6S4.Se; the furniture
and fixtures is valued at s12,771.51
and the banking houses at sc2.t4-.
The total of loans and discounts i:
S2,466,442.17.
| 81.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
WORK BEING PUSHED.
The Denbow Warehouse Will Be One
of Largest in This Section.

Work on the Denbow cotton and
tobacco warehouse is being pushed
very rapidly. The contractor has
the work we'll under way, and the
large building will soon be complet-
ed. The warehouse is being erected
by the Denbow Warehouse company,
which was recently commissioned by
the secretary of state, and which was
organized by Mr.. A. NJ. Denbow. pres
ident of the Peopels Bank of this city.
This warehouse will fill long felt
need in this city and community. It
will be one of the largest buildings
in this section, and will be used as
tobacco warehouse in the summer
and as a cotton warehouse in the
winter, thus serving in a two-fold
capacity. AS a.tobacco warehouse,
this, concern will do much to encour-
age the planting. and marketing of
tobacco here, an industry which is
in the embryonic stage in Bamberg
county. At the present time the
farmers are placed at tn disadvan-
tage of having to ship their tobacco
to markets elsewhere in the State.
With the tobacco warehouse operat-
ing here next year, and buyers here
from the tobacco companies, Bam-
berg county farmers will be saved
hundreds of dollars ii :ransporta-
tion charges, to say nothing of the
fact that frequently tobacco shipped
to other markets is sold at a dis
advantage because of market condi-
tions. This condition would be regu-
lated if the tobacco we're sold on the
Bamberg market
AS a cotton warehouse, the con-
Germ is giving the people of the COM
munity something that is badly need
ed, and which will do much to save
it's patrons money in preserving and
insuring cotton. It is understood
that the cotton warehouse will be
operated by the State warehouse sys-
tenn.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
HENRY MURRAY RAY.
Victim of Unfortunate Pistol Duel
Buried Monday Morning.

The body of Henry Murray Ray
was laid to rest Monday morning at
Denmark, in the presence of large
congregation of sorrowing relatives
and friends. The death Of this ex-
eellent young man has shocked the
entire community. Mr.. Ray was
shot during a pistol duel on Main
street in Denmark Friday afternoon
between other parties. He was mere
ly a bystander and was in no way
connected with affair which caused
his death. He died in Columbia Sum
day
Mr.. Ray was about 25 years of
age, the son of Sheriff and Mrs.
Shannon G. Ray, Of this city. He
had returned from service with the
A. E. F. in France only few weeks
ago, being member of the famous
fighting thirtieth division. He went
through some of the greatest battles
in history with his division but came
home without a wound He was a
quiet unassuming young man, and
was a hard worker. Upon his re-
turn home he spent only Few days
in resting up. Securing a position
with the insurance agency of Mr..
Winchester Graham, he has been
employed in Denmark since he was
discharged from the army.
He was carried to Columbia hos
pital for treatment soon after he was
wounded, but as his spinal cord
was almost severed by the bullet
nothing could be done.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
Col. Owens Very Ill.

The many friends of Col. j. R.
Owens, a prominent citizen of Bam-
berg and an old Confederate veteran,
will be panied to learn that he contin-
ues to be very i'll at his home at the
Mayfower Inn. Col. Owens has been
in very bad health for many months,
and while he has frequently rallied,
owing to his strong will, his cond1-
tion has been gradually growing
worse for some weeks. Col. Owens
is one of Bamberg's fine old men, and
his genial smile and cheerful greet
ings on the streets are deeply missed
by his hundreds of acquaintances.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
THE RED SPIDER.
County Agent Tells How to Get Rid
of the Cotton Pest.

The red spider, a dangerous cotton
pest, is doing some damage to cot
ton in this county. Several farms
around Denmark have become infest-
ed with the spider, and considerable
injury has been done in some in
stances. County Farm Agent Geo.
r. Briggs has prepared the follow
ing, giving instructions for Kidding
cotton fields of the pest:
The red spider outbreak on about
ten farms around Denmark is in some
instances rather severe and find
that control measures are not taken
as promptly and as thoroughly as
should be.
A good spray pump is a practical
necessity and either the barrel pump
or good compressed air sprayer or
knapsack sprayer should be used to
get over the field quickly and thor
oughly.
Several solutions have given good
results against the red spider. These
are:
Two per cent. solution of CONNER
cial lime-sulphur Zone gallon to so
gallons water.)
One ounce potassium sulphide to
| two gallons water.
Five per cent. solution kerosene
| emulsion.
Use the one which is most conven-
lent to buy or make. ..
Io1y
of kerosene emulsion by dissolving
one-half pound of hard soap in one
gallon of water. Remove the kettle
| from the fire and add two gallons of
| keresone and stir or agitate thor
| oughly for at least ten minutes. If
you have pump use it to pump the
solution back and forth into itself.
This will give a smooth, creamv So
luton. Then add 81 gallons water
and use the same day it is made STIR
ring we'll before using each time.
Hold the cotton bent over with a
stick as the spray is applied so that
the under sides of the leaves will be
covered, for this is where the spiders
are.
Apply the spray again in week to
kill the spiders that hatched from
eggs after the first spraying.
Spray several rows beyond the in
tested area. Do not walk through the
infested area and then walk in 9TH
er cotton. The spider gets on your
clothes and is spread in this way to
large extent.
At. this writing an outbreak is re-
ported between here and Hunters
Chapel
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
Colston Clippings.

Colston, July 22.-We are having
some very rainy weather.. Hope the
sunshine will soon appear again.
Messrs. Jack, Wesley and George
Kearse, Mrs. Leila Bessinger and
Misses Evie Kirkland and Mamie
Mcmillan spent Sunday in Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Wright spent a
few days lat Whitmire, S. c., with
relatives recently. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Clayton and Mrs.
B. w. Beard spent Saturday night
in Denmark.
Mr.. Robert Kennedy, of Govan,
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Mr.. Elgin Mcmillan.
Mr.. Clyde Padgett, who has served
about 1S months overseas in Uncle
Sans service, is at home on a 30-day
furlough. His many friends are very
glad to see him back in South Caro-
lima.
Miss Byrl Price, of Denmark, is Wis
iting friends in this section.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beard and chill
dren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Jasper Padgett at Ehrhardt.
Misses Laura and Thira Goodwin
spent Sunday with Miss Inez Clayton.
The meeting at Colston begins on
Sunday evening, July 81. We hope
to have very nice meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
NEWS FROM OLAR.
Boys Return From Overseas.-Alum-
nj Chairman Makes Announcement.

Olar, July 21.-Prof. F. c. Chitty
and DR.. L. A. Hartzog have arranged
with the Alkahest Lyceum System
for their chatauqua programme for
the coming season. The list of at
fractions are among the best that
can be had.
Practically all of the young men
around Olar, who saw service abroad
have returned home, viz: Privates A.
R. Morris, C. C. Morris, B. Morris,
Eddy Morris, NJ. E. Rizer, Corp. r.
F. Goodwin, Sgts. W. B. Cooke, Jutty
Still, Ellis Barker, J. R. Mccormack,
Jr., Lieut.. H. o. Morris; Capt. c. B.
Ray and Ensign J. W. Chitty. The
only men who are still in service
overseas, are: Sgt. J. B. Barker and
Sgt. C. NJ. Chitty.
At the annual meeting of the Uni
versity of South Carolina Alumni as
soeiation on June II, it was decided,
with the enthusiastic approval Of the
members present, to raise a. fund,
with which to secure the services of
an alumni secretary at the Universi-
ty. Bamberg county's quota of this
fund is s201 for the three years. I'm
der the plans of the Alumni associa-
ton, the alumni executive secretary
will devote his whole time to this
work which can be outlined broadly
as: 1st. Acting as channel through
which the constructive advice and
criticism of Carolina men is conveyed
to the board of trustees, the faculty
and the student body. End. Keeping
Carolina men closely advised of the
acts, aims and purposes Of the Uni
versity. 3rd. Welding the great
body of loyal Carolina men, who
have passed from the friendly walls
of the University into the less friend
ly world, into a unified whole with
the purpose of working, as whole,
for the good of the institution, and
striving to repay by united service
sonic part of the debt each of them
owe their alma mater. The alumni
are very enthusiastic about this new
office, which is to be created at the
University : The following young
men from Bamberg county have will
ingly pledged themselves to help out
in this great undertaking: F. G..
Chitty, c.. NJ. Chitty, J. R. Chitty, j..
W. Chitty, A. R. Morris, DR.. r. NJ.
Brabham, Olar; Carter & Carter, NJ.
G. Cooner, E. R. Cooner, J. B..
Black, Jr., G.. R. Simmons, G. +. Bam-
berg, E. H. Henderson, J. A. Wyman,
Bamberg; D. P. Smith,. W. F. HERS,
George Mckenzie, W. D. Bennett,
Ehrhardt; J. E. Steadman, Den
mark. At this writing the
chairman announces that he is
now corresponding with some
ten or more alumni, who are
away. If any of these demonstrate
on whether or not the bank would
any. willingness. to contribute, the
quota will be more than subscribed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
Discharged from Army.

The following Bamberg county
men have recently been discharged
from the army at Camp Jackson:
Dock kirkland, Olar.
Isaac Ford, BamDerg.
Eddie Gilmore, Bamberg.
Willie Kearse, Bamberg.
Julian Jennings, Bamberg.
Ulysses Zeigler, Bamberg.
James Stukes,. Bamberg.
Jacob BARLEY, Bamberg.
Monnie Holman, Denmark.
Solomon Jenkins, Denmark.
Arthur Jackson, Denmark.
Arthur Howell, Denmark.
Thos. G. Clayton, Denmark.
Thos. Butler, Denmark.
Willie Hutto, Denmark.
Guy Folk, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

For Sale.-Kickerlighter farm,
230 acres, and Smoak farm, 335
acres, located three miles below Mid
way on Charleston and Augusta high
way, six miles from Bamberg. Four
tenant houses on the two places,
large barns, good stables and other
outbuildings. Eight horse farm; make
splendid crops. In high state Of cul-
tivation. Well drained. Too mu'h
business to look after, so have de-
cided to sell these farms. J. A. WY
MAN, Bamberg, S. G. tt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
Postoffice Heads for State.

Washington, July 17.-The follow
ing South Carolina postmasters were
nominated today: G. R. Calhoun,
Greenwood; Stella R. Nelson, Ridge
way: Howard A. Littlejohn, Belton;
Toliver D. Earle, Landrum; NJ. Zella
D. Abercrombie, Mccormick; jose
phine B. Pelzer, Pelzer; Ben Harper,
Seneca; Andrew P. Burgess, Summer
ton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

The biggest stock Of ledgers, cash
books, journals and day books car
ried by any store in this section of
the State. All bought before the
recent advances in price. Our prices
have not been advanced. The Herald
Book Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
Exactly.

Don't you thing the pleasures Of
the table induce rapid consumption"
, "Of course they do. That is what
they're put there for.''
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

Mrs. Bacon-This paper says that
they are going to do away with pock-
cts in mems clothing.
Mr.. Bacon-Another blow at wom-
ans rights, my dear.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

The Herald Book Store carries the
largest stock of tablets, pencils mem
orandum books, and school supplies
in Bamberg county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

A dandy package Of fine quality
linen unruled paper for soc. En-
velopes to match 15c Herald Book
Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

For Sale-150 acres excellent land
for truck, cotton, tobacco, etc., in St.
Andrews Parish, IA miles from
Charleston, on main highway, prac-
tically suburban property in line Of
development of this growing city, and
within one-eighth mile of Seaboard
and A. G. l.. railroads. Would sub
divide. Satisfactory terms. For fur
ther particulars address c. S.
DWIGHT, JR., Box sos, Charleston,
S. G.. 1-31n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

The famous Holman Bibles are on
sale in Bamberg only at the Herald
Book Store. A few family Bibles on
hand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
Crop Estimates.

Following are the estimated values
of crops and live stock in the coun-
ties in this section of the State, as
compiled by B. B. Hare, field agent
of the bureau of crop estimates; the
first column representing the total
value of all crops and live stock, and
the second column representing the
value of the three principal crops:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
of the three principal crops:

Read The Herald, $500 per year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

For Sale-950 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, 1919-07-24

Fer 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 70-horsepower boilers with
stack at low price to move quick.
THE COTTON OIL COMPANY. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

Wanted-Two connecting rooms
and board in private home for two
persons, an old lady and a young
man. &c. A. c." care The Herald. It
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24

Wanted-A store room ready for
occupancy by September 1. Corner
preferred. &C. A. c." care The Her.
aid. 1tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-White leghorn roosters.
H. N. FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tin
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-06-19
PITTSBURGH SUES STRIKERS
Test Case Is Brought On BY Recent
Strike Of Street Car Men.

Pittsburgh-For the first time in the
history Of American labor disturb
ances a union organization was sued
by citizens here June 10 for alleged
damages resulting from strike. The
defendant is the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Street and Electric Railway
Employees and the receiver OF the
receiver of the Pittsburgh Railways
company. The people of Pittsburgh
ask $2,035 ,000.7s.
They allsge that total represents
what they paid in excess fares to jit-
ney and taxi drivers during the re-
cent tie-up of street car service, and
what time they lost at business and
industry.
The suit raises the question of the
right of persons engaged in public
service to strike to enforce demands
for better pay and improved working
conditions.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-06-19
CAR MEMS STRIKE LASTS 5 DAYS
D. v. r. Workers Now Highest Paid
Street Railway Employees in v. s.

Detroit-Street car service on the
city lines was resumed June II, fol-
lowing a five-day strike by motormen
and conductors, when members of the
union voted $40 to 347 to accept the
compromise wage offer of the d. U. r..
The men originally asked 65 cents
an hour for the first three months
service, 70 cents for the next nine
months and rs cents after that
They accepted so, So and 60 cents, a
raise of z, 8 and IL cents for the var
ious periods
The increase is retroactive to May
l6, and makes the Detroit carmen the
highest paid street railway employees
In the United States and Canada.
The end of the strike was brought
about by the issuance of a court or
der by Judge Marschner following a
continuous series of conferences be-
tween the representatives of the city
and the ID. u. r.
According to the court order, the
rate Of fare is universally five cents
with no charge for a transfer. "A board
Of arbitration is to be formed to de-
termine whether a five cent fare is
sufficient.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-06-19
33sTH DUE HOME NEXT WEEK
Companies E, G. I, L. M and Machine
Gun Unit On Way Across.

New York.-Following receipt OF a
cable from Brest saying that 1000 Of
fcers and men in six companies of
the 339th infantry are on their way
to America, army transport authori-
ties announced that the vanguard of
the American force that made up the
North Russian expedition would reach
The first of the 339th, now reported
The first of the 339th. no wreported
on their way home, are members Of
the machine gun outfit and Companies
z, G., l, L, and NJ Major ]. Brooks
Nichols, Detroit, heads the detach-
ment.
An unofficial cable received from
England said all the Michigan troops
in sArchangel, except the sick or
wounded, would return to the United
States by way of Brest, as the army
believes ii can get them out OF there
faster than via England.
Regarding the 325 or more mem
bers ofsthe 339th known to be on their
way from Archangel to England, army
officers here said it was more than
likely these men were classed as con-
valescents, sick or wounded, in which
case they would be kept in hospital
in Liverpool for indefinite periods.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1919-06-19
PACKERS ACCUSED
OF BOARDING MEAT
CONGRESSMAN ASSERTS NEARLY
1,5oo,ooo,ooo POUNDS ARE
NOW IN STORAGE.
KEEPS PRICE LEVEL HIGH
Representative Fess Urges Action to
Compel Unloading Of Huge
Surplus Stocks.

Washington.-Charges that Chicago
meat packers are unlawfully main
tanning high prices OF meat by keep
ing huge quantities In cold storage
were made in the House by Rep. Tess
(Rep.), Ohio, who declared that Con
gress should pass persuasive" re-
solution which would make the pack
ers understand the people no longer
would tolerate such high handed
practices.
The Ohio member gave Congress
figures to show the packers have
nearly 1900, 100000 pounds of meat.
This included, he said, 67,000,0 900
pounds of frozen beef, 100000
pounds of cured beef, 100000 pounds
of frozen lamb and mutton, 13S,00G,-
900 pounds OF frozen pork, $4,000,
600 pounds of dry salt pork, AT .000,-
900 pounds of picked pork. 100000
600 pounds of lard and 113,000,000
pounds of miscellaneous goods.
This is greatly in excess of that
in storage year ago." Mr.. Fess de-
clared, land clearly indicates that the
packers are hesitating to place it on
the market, for fear it will drive down
prices and cause them loss. They
are holding also huge quantities OF
fowls in storage, 100000 pounds as
compared with 100000 pounds a
year ago."