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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

DR.. S. L. Morrice will speak at the
Methodist church Thursday evening
at 1880 o'clock Everybody invited
Prior to January 21, 1920, there
had been ginned in Bamberg coun-
ty, 24,3S9 bales of cotton. This COM
pares with 33,O25 bales ginned to
the same date last year.
Mr.. ]. o. Nesser, of Chicago, vice
president of the Edisto River Lumber
company, spent last Thursday IN the
CITY. While here he was entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Denbow. Mr..
Nesser came here on business Vlslt,
He is a millionaire lumberman OF
Chicago, and the corporation of which
he is an cAfcer, owns some ten or
dozen large .umber corcerns IN va
rious parts of the country.
Mr.. G. Ralph Simmons had the
misfortune to have his left arm brok-
en- in an automobile accident near
Bamberg Sunday afternoon. While
driving a Ford car short distance
from town he ran suddenly into a
sand bed; the car was completely
overturned, and in being thrown out
Mr. simmons's arm was shattered.
The broken member was bound up,
and Mr.. Simmons was out as usual
on Monday.
Col. w. A. Klauber, Of this city,
was elected a director of the Bank OF
St. George at the annual meeting OF
the stockholders of that institution
last week. His brother, Mr.. r. L..
Klauber, was elected president of
the bank, the capital stock of which
was increased from $4,000 to $780,
O1O. MIR. R. L. Klauber succeeds his
father, Mr.. L. A. Klauber, who was
pres deut of the institution from it's
establishment to his death several
moi tbs ago.
Mrs. Olive Dukes Edwards, sister
of Mr.. L. S. Dukes, of this city, died
at her home in the Cattle Creek Sec
tion of Orangeburg county last Fri
day. The remains were buried Sat
urday at Cattle Creek church. The
deceased was a graduate of Win
throp college, and was until her mar
rige two years ago to Mr.. Ben Ed
wards, home demonstration agent of
Orangeburg county. She was the
daughter of Mr.. e. G. Dukes, of
Branchville, and she IS survived by
several brothers and sisters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
ELECTION NOT DECLARED.
Managers Fail to Comply in Vote on
Annexation to Bamberg Co.

Quite an interesting condition has
arisen in reference to the election
held December 10 on the question OF
cutting off a portion of upper Cole
ton and annex ng it to Bamberg coun-
ty. The election was held and ru-
NOR has it that every vote cast was
in favor of the annexat on. This re-
suit, however, has not been officially
reported by the managers to the Col
Teton commissioners of election, and
until this has been done the COM
missioners are powerless to declare
the result.
The question has now arisen as to
whether or not the time has not clap
sed when it VIII be legal for the COM
missioners to pass upon the election
returns. So it may be that the elec-
ton will have to be held aga!n.-Wal-
terboro Press and Standard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
ASKS FOR "DEVOST."
Unique Request is Made Of Clerk of
Court by Colored Man.

Not everybody knows that South
! Carolina is the only civilized State
n the world whose constitute .on pro-
hibits divorce law, but almost every
body can recognize an interesting
letter and with keen sense of humor
can appreciate the amusing points in
one recently received by our clerk OF
court, MIR. A. L. Kirkland. The wri-
ter was evidently in serious and ner-
vous pred:cament and the good old
English language is handled a little
carelessIy, and if Mr.. Noah Webster
could catch a glimpse of the spelling
he'd probably kick the Stats out of his
coffin, but anyhow it isn't difficult to
understand the writer's chief ambi-
ton in life and also that he is trying
the wrong State in which to realiz>.
it, although we presume that the mar
riage ceremony in question was per-
formed in Bamberg county. The let
CGi Ill lull Will I1lO CACOpIAoh VI WIN
writer's name is as follows:
"2016 Turner st. Philadelphia, pa,
January 5, 1920. To the clerk Of
cort of Bamberg county, Bamberg,
S. c.
"Dear sir am writing you asking
you to give me some information
abought a devost and tell me all the
particles. and what would halter
do to get them and what would they
cost and can you issher them.
why aske you my wife have left
me and don't whear she is and !
would like to get devost if there
is any chance of getting them.
II married in 1917 the II. day of
march 1917. and if you can please
let me know if you can isher them
and what would they cost.
land she went away she said that
she did not want me any longer so
that why am asking if can get a
devost. is my name was mar
ried to so hope to hear from
you on your earliest cornvenince.
yours truly
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
MALARIA WORK PROGRESSING.
Mammoth Engineering Feat Carried
out by Government.

The government work being car
ried out in Bamberg under the su-
pervision of the United States Public
Health service for the eradication OF
malaria is progressing rapidly I'm
der the supervision of Captain L. NJ,
Fisher, U. S. army engineer, the work
was started several weeks ago. AT
present large gang of workmen is
engaged in constructing a canal from
Lemon Swamp, about two miles from
town, to and almost through the tc:ty
limits. The canal has been COM
pleted for a considerable distance.
Mr.. j. G. Moye is overseeing the work.
This canal will extend from Lemon
Swamp to the dairy farm of Mr.. G.
w. Rentz, and will drain several
ponds. bitches will be constructed
from the various low places to this
canal, and will afford perfect drain
age for this part of town.
1t is understood that another large
canal will be constructed to drain in
to the Edisto river The canal that
is now under construction is about
ten feet in width at the top, with a
channel about four feet in width at
the bottom, and the depth varies &C
cording to the lay of the land, in
some places it being necessary to go
to a depth of some ten to fifteen feet.
The malaria control work is cost
ing approximately s25, 900, and the
expense is being borne by the citi-
zens of .Bamberg and the Rockefeller
foundation, through the U. S. Pub
lie Health service-tis understood
that under favorable conditions the
work will be completed by next Ap-
ril. There is now a shortage Of ia
borers, and an effort. is now being
made to secure addit onal lahoreTs
for this work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
TOO MANY HUSBANDS.
New York Woman Did Not Realize
She Was Doing Wrong.

New York, Jan. 10.-Protesting
that she did not know it was illegal
to have more than one husband at a
time, Mrs. Edna Leslie, %, was ar
ra 'gned in Brooklyn today on tn,
charge of having had four in the
last seven years. She admitted that
all of them were alive and she never
troubled herself to get divorce.
John Leslie, who owns fre' gh,
boat was the last of the line and she
declared she loved him best of all.
Il never thought I'd see any Of my
former husbands again." the young
woman told the court, "and did not
think it was against the law to marry
so many men. I'm sorry if I have
broken the law"
Mrs. Leslie was held in $1,000 bal
on charge of bigamy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

The Advanced Medical Specialists,
licensed and authorized by the State
of South Carolina, and who have met
with such unusual success through
out the entire Southeast, will be in
Bamberg, Friday, Jan. 23rd, for one
day only, to demonstrate their new
method of treatment of chronic dis
ease cases. These regular, reputable
phys clans believe that the combined
skill of several trained specialists in
chronic disease cases can accomplish
more than one doctor alone-in other
words, that in unity there is strength.
The offer to treat all who call on
this visit, absolutely free, is Their
orig nal method of getting their
method of treatment before the pub
lie quicker, and no one, r.ch or poor,
white or .colored, should neglect to
take advantage of their very liberal
offer-ABSOLUTELY FREE (med:-
c'ne excepted.) No cutting-no
knife.
It makes no difference how many
doctors you have consulted or how
many patent medicines you have TAX
en-, you cannot afford to miss this op-
portunity of ascertain ng your true
condition and be honestly advised.
DR.. w. R. Register, Special Ex-
aminer on this occasion, is a Gold
Medal graduate in the class of 1890
Medical Department Vanderbilt Uni
versity, holds certificates by examlna-
on and other credentials to practice
medicine in II States of the Union;
established in S. c. since 1891.
If vast experience, successful
achievements appeal to you in the
selection of a Doctor to diagnose,
prescribe and advise you, call on him.
His services will be. free on TINS
visit.
You have only yourself to blame
# you continue to suffer from pies
kidney and bladder troubles, dis
charges, bed wetting, blood po-son'
skin erupt' 'ons, rheumatism, epilepsy,
stomach and liver troubles, catarrh,
as,rma, bronchitis S, pleurisy, tumors,
ind eestion constipat. on, gall stones
ovarian and female troubles, enlarg-
ed glands or any reflex condition OF
the nervous system, and those q s.
eases about which most people dis
| lie to consult the general pract.tlon'
er.
Bear in mind that this will likely
be the last visit when the Specialists
extend their services FREE.
Married women should be accom-
panied by Their husbands, and chill
dren by their parents.
RemeDber the hotel, the day, and
date DAY ONLY.
Hours: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
ADVANCED MEDICAL SPECIAL
lists Offices and Laboratories 292
King St., Charleston, S. C..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
OFF TO COLUMBIA.
County Delegation Left Monday to
Assume Legislative Duties.

The county delegation to the gen.
eral assembly left Monday afternoon
for Columb' a to take up their du-
ties as legislators. The delegation
ic composed of DR.. J. B. Black, sena-
tor, and Messrs. B. W. Miley and w.
L. Riley, representatives.
Several matters of interest to Bam-
berg will be before the legislature
at the present session. One matter
that is of prime importance to the
people of the county will be the ac-
tion of the delegation in regard to
insertion in the county appropriation
measure of an appropriation for the
support of the county demonstration
agent. Unless an appropriation is
made to supplement the agents sal
ary, there will be no demonstration
agent in the county this year.
1t is expected that the election to
annex a portion of Colleton to Bam-
berg county will be ratified if the
matter can be gotten in shape. 1t
is understood that there is some COM
plication in regard to this matter, and
it may be that the election will not
be declared and may have to be held
over.
Among the new measures to be in
troduced in the early part of the ses-
sion will be road bill by Mr.. Miley.
This measure will be a substitute for
the State highway bill, and Mr.. Mil
ey expects to put up stout fight
for his bill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
RAAfBERG HEARS EXPERTS.
Farmers Realize Danger to be Had
From Boil Weevil.

The boil weevil conference held
here Tuesday by experts of Clemson
college was we'll attended by farmers
throughout the county, notwithstand-
ing the inclement weather that pre-
vailed. The meeting was presided ov-
er by Henry S. Johnson, district dem
onstration agent, of Aiken.
The Importance of taking imme-
date steps to prepare against the
weevil was forcibly presented, and
the proper measures were discussed
by the several speakers, including
Commissioner B. Harris, Henry S.
Johnson, and w. E. Winters, agron-
omist of Clemson college.
The planting of tobacco and pea
nuts was the principal measures OF
preparation against the weevil dis
cussed, these crops being pointed out
as possible successors to cotton.
With the judicious planting OF
these crops, and with decrease II
the acreage of cotton, it was pointed
out that the weevil need hold no
fears over the farmers.
That several acres of cotton may
proftably be planted to the plow was
also shown, but it was made very
clear that to continue to plant heav-
ilv of cotton, as in the past, meant
harkruptcv to the farmers under wee
vii cond tions.
A great deal of interest was taken
in the meeting, and the farmers here
are thoroughly aroused aver the fact
that the weevil is here and that it is
now absolutely necessary to take &C
tive measures against him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
MRS. G. A. RICE.
Beloved Bamberg Woman Died Tues.
day at RAYMOND.

Beloved Bamberg Woman Died Tues.
day at Raymond.
The many friends in Bamberg OF
Mrs. Fannie Dunlap Rice, wife OF
Mr.. G. A. Rice, were shocked and
saddened> Wednesday morning, when
a message was received here an
nouncing her death at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Thomas R. Smith,
at Raymond. Mrs. Rice died Tues
day after a long illnessL The re-
mains will be brought to Bamberg
today, and interment will take place
at Restland cemetery at 1880 this
morning. Burial services will be
held at the grave by her pastor, the
Rev. S. o. Cantey. ... ,--
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice moved from
Bamberg to Raymond only few
weeks ago, the condition of Mrs.
Rice's health necessitating the
change.
Before her marriage to Mr.. Rice,
the deceased was Miss Dunlap, and
her former home was in Charleston.
She is survived by two children, Mrs.
Smith, of Raymond, and Miss Edith
Rice, who is teaching school in Or
angerburg county.
Mrs. Rice was a member Of Trinity
Methodist church of this city, and she
was a devout Christian woman. She
was held in the highest love and af-
fection by her many friends here and
elsewhere in this section, all of whom
join in extending to the bereaved
husband and children their deepest
sympathy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
MR.. j. D. BAXTER.
Prominent Confederate Veteran Died
at His Home in Denmark.


Mr.. Jacob D. Baxter, a prominent
citizen of Denmark, died at his home
there last Saturday at the age of 73
years. The remains were inferred
Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at
the Denmark cemetery, the Rev. w.
E. Virgins, pastor of the Methodist
church, conducting the funeral ser
vices.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: Active, J. B. Guess, G.
W. Goolsby, w. P. Sandifer, H. c.
Rice, D. W. Goza, E. B. Guess, E. A.
Collins; honorary, H. R. Gillian, D.
E. Neeley, R. E. L. Hightower, M. R.
Wills, w. L. Riley, Jim Price.
Mr.. Baxter IS survived by the fol-
lowing children: ,Messrs. Asa Baxter1
S. E. Baxter, and j. A. Baxter, and
Mrs. T. N. Cox, all of the Denmark
community. He was married in early
manhood to Miss Virginia Walker.
whose death preceded his by several
years.
, At the age of 16 years he enlisted
In the Confederate army and served
two years until the close of hostil;ties.
He was brave soldier of the lost
cause. Upon his return home he en-
gagged in peaceful pursuits. HIS life
was an open book, and he had the
confidence and esteem of all his nu-
merous acQuaintances. He was
faithful member of the Denmark
Methodist church.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

Strayed or Stolen-A black horse
mule about eight or nine years old.
weight about $40 lbs, in work con-
d:tion when last seen. Disappeared
the night of Dec. 22nd from three
miles below Bamberg on Hunters
Chapel road. Liberal reward will be
paid for his return or information
leading to same P. J. ZE1GLER,
JR.. Bamberg, S. G.. 4tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

For Sale-High Grade Ammoniat-
ed Fertilizers for cotton, corn, tobac-
co, peanuts, etc. Also Fish Scrap.
Blood, Tankage, Foreign Kainit, etc
Write us for prices. DAWHOO FER
TILIZER COMPANY, Box 608, Char
lesion, S. G.. 1-29n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
CRIMINAL COURT.
One Week Session Convenes in Bam-
berg on January 26.

The winter term of the court OF
general sessions will convene in Bam-
berg on the fourth Monday in jan
uary, the 26th, with. Judge Bowman
presiding. The session will last one
week an donly criminal cases will
be tried. The following grand ju-
rors have been drawn to serve dur
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

9O-Day Velvet Beans.-That solv-
ed the boil weevil problem and made
South Alabama rich. s4.00 per BUSH
el put up in two bushel sacks f. o. b.
Elba. Instructions how to culticats
in each sack. NJ. J. LEE, Elba, Ala
bama. Zip
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

Trespass Notice-Notice is hereby
given that all parties are forbidden
to haul wood or straw from our
lands or any hunting or other tres
passing on the same. MARION Mo
MILAN, J. A. MCMILLAN. 1-15-p
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

Labore1's Wanted-On government
work at Bamberg. Good wages. Ap-
ply to ]. J. SMOAK, Mayor. 1-29n
For Sale-White Spanish Peanuts.
Few more bushels left. Call at once.
NJ. E. AVER CO., Bamberg, S. C. tt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-House and lot on Car
Isle street. H. G. DELK, Bamberg,
S. c.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15
FOR ONE DAY ONLY

Offer Services Free of Charge-Con-
vincing Evidence for the Sick
How Chronic Sufferers Are Being
Restored to Health Through Their
Method of Treatment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

For Sale-Allen touring car. Ap-
ply to DIR. ]. T. CARTER, Bamberg,
S. G.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

Tobacco Seed-All farmers desir-
ing tobac: seed can get the same at
the Bamberg Banking Company free
of charge. FARMERS TOBACCO
WAREHOUSE CO., C. r. Brabham,
Pres. 1-15-n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

ing the coming year:
st. C. P. Guess H. R. Gillian
E. D. Dannelly S. H. Neeley
jeff Gunnells J. E. Free
B. T. Fielder Joe G. Beard
w. H. Faust J. D. Turner
w. o. Guess T. N. Rhoad
The following old grand jurors
will hold over this year:
H. F.. Starr G. E. Bamberg
Laverne Thomas R. L. Kearse
H. B. Breland J. E. Cook
The following petit jurors will
serve during the coming session of
court convening January-26:
M. J. Free M. G.. Cooner
Elvin Kearse E. F. Padgett
NJ. E. Kearse H. I. Chassereau
Geo. c. Morris j. w. HightoWer
J. E. Mcmillan l.. O.: Brabham
HI. Smoak w. NJ. Copeland
B. D. Bishop H. L. Kinard
w. H. Bessinger J. R. Mccormack
H. D. Free, j. c. Kirkland
W. K. Best ]. H. A. Hartz
Geo. w. Kearse Dayton Breland
H. E. Delk W. E. Hutto
Geo. H. Hope G. L. Clayton
Vandy Zeigler o. E. K'nard
T.. w. Lancaster Dave Robinson
J.H. Pearson H. R. Pearlstin
G. w. Croft W. P. Bishop
A. R. Copeland --. S. Kearse
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

For Sale-Bunch Velvet Beans.
$500 per bushel f. o. b. Bamberg.
JOE BEARD, R. F. D. 2, Bamberg,
S. c.. 1-22p
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

For Sale-Peach and Pecan trees,
all kinds. j. VAN LINDLEY MUIR
SERY CO., S. A. Hand, local repre-
sentative. 1-15n
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-WHISTLE.-adV
COMING TO BAMBERG
THE ADVANCED MEDICAL
SPECIALISTS

Will be at
MAYFLOWER INN, FRIDAY, JANU.
AIRY 23rd.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

Wanted-A tractor owner to plow
and harrow several blocks within the
town limits of Denmark. For par
t:culars address C. H. DORSETT,
Savannah, Ga. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-01-15

Statesmen Wanted-To solicit Or
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress THE LENNOX OIL & PAINT
CO., Clefeland, Ohio. 1tp
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For Sale-Residence Apply to
DIR. ]. T. CARTER, Bamberg, S. G.. tt

have opened shoe and harness
repair shop next to Mr. ]. J. Smoak's
stables. All repairing neatly and
promptly done. J. w. WILSON. 1tp
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-02-19
PRESIDENT TAKES HELM
So Much improved That He In
dertakes Many Matters.
Expects To Preside At All Cabinet
Meetings Notwithstanding Hand
In Public Business

Washington. - President Wilson
shows how far he bad gone toward
recovery by taking complete charge
of railroad wage controversy. Decid-
ing to preside at the next cabinet
meeting. Appointing John Barton
Payne Secretary Of the Interior. Ap
proving the sale of former German
liners and by deciding to accept an
offer to become honorary president OF
the American Olympic association
The next meeting of the cabinet
probably will be called and presided
over by President Wilson.
Secretary Lansing who has been "a
suing the calls for the meetings for
several months said he had written
cabinet officers that there would be
no more regular sessions OF the Presi-
dents official family for the present
He would offer no explanation but IL
was understood that his letter was
written by direction of Mr.. Wilson.
Throughout the Presidents illness.
the cabinet has met regularly and
when the eoal strike situation became
acute the meetings were increased
from n to two weekly. For several
weeks now the President has been TAX
ing more and more OF a hand in the
conduct of official business. Secre-
tary Tumrlty said he had never seen
MT. Wilson looking better.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-02-19
Labor Member In Commons
Severely criticlses Pact And
Wants Revision.
DEFENDED BY BALFOUR
Suggested That League Of Nations
Send Tive Commissions To Russia
To Ascertain Exact condl
items and Fix Boundaries

London.-Most OF the session OF the
House Of Commons was occupied In a
discussion of the motion of William
James Thorne. labor member for
West Ham. in favor Of a revision of
the Peace treaty. which he subject
ed 70 eve criticism.
The most interesting suggestion
emanated from Lord Robert Cecil, that
the League of Nations should send
two international commissions to Rus
STA to ascertain the exact conditions
and to fix the PROFESSIONALS boundaries
of the border state.
Arthur j. Balfour, lord president Of
the council, who made a general de-
tense of he treaty and the govern
ment's share therein. denied that the
government was encouraging Poland
in a policy OF adventure.
Premier Lloyd George told the
House that he hoped to introduce the
Irish home rule bill In the House IN a
few days.
Speaking at the Irish self-determina-
tion meeting here. Professor MacNeill,
minister of industries In the cabinet of
the Irish republic" said he believed
the Sim Fein was ready to accept
Premier Lloyd Georges home rule
plan, working il out on the same plan
1t now handles local government in
ireland.