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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
ADJUTANT GENERAL
CLAIMED BY DEATH
BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM w. MOORE
PASSES AWAY.
Sick Short Time.
Popular Military Leader of State
Ends Career of
Service.

Columbia, June 17.-Brig. Gen.
William Woodbury. Moore, the adu-
tant general Of South Carolina, died
at the Columbia hospital last night
at o'clock from diabetic trouble
and an operation, to remove a car
buncle from his neck. Gen. Moore,
although suffering from diabetes for
long time, had been in his Office
all last week and only Monday was
forced to remain at home.
Yesterday morning attending ply
sicians decided to carry the adjutant
general to the Columbia hospital to
operate for the carbuncle. Then Gen.
eral went on the operating table
about l o'clock but never regained
consciousness, dying shortly after 7
o'clock.
General Moore was born at Hen
dersonville, Coneton county, De-
cember 80, 1868, and received his
primary education from the common
schools of his native county and his
academic education from the Citadel,
which he attended in 1SS4-1SS5. He
left the Citadel when he was II years
Of age, entering upon commercial
pursuits. In 1887 he moved to Barn
we'll, where he was employed as a
clerk in a mercantile esta blishment,
and, was identified with various COM
mercial enterprises as an employee.
until 1895 when he went into the
mercantile business for himself.
From 1901 to 1910 he was a cotton
buyer and a travelling salesman for
various firms.
Since his college days General
Moore was actively engaged with
and displayed intense interest in the
organized militia of his state. He
became a member of the Barnwell
guards in 1889. Later he was first
sergeant of the Brown guards of
Barnwell and from 1891 to 1898 he
was second lieutenant of this or
ganization. He was elected captain
Of company E, third regiment, ma
tional guard May 12, 1904, re-
signing this commission, Febru-
ary 16, 1907, at which time he was
appointed en- the staff of Governor
Ansel. He held this appointment for
four years, until 1910, when he was
elected the adjutant general Of South
Carolina, to fiji out the unexpired
term of the late Gen. J. G. Boyd. He
was successively reelected the adju-
tant general in all the biennial elec-
tions since, and at his death was in
the first year of his fifth term.
November ), 1890, General Moore
married Miss Louie NJ. PEBBLES, and
to this union were born two children,
Miss Catherine Moore and Capt.
James Tillinghast Moore. The
daughter was married to the Rev. w.
E. Davis, pastor of the First Presby-
terian church, Clemson college, Au-
gust /, 1917. General Moore mar
ried his second wife, Miss Florella NJ.
Saunders, October 20, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
The bankrupt stock of D. A. Reid

The bankrupt stock of D. A. Reid
was sold at auction Monday last at
noon. There were only q few bid
ders, and the highest bid was Offer
ed by DR.. Robt. Black, of Bamberg,
whose bid was accepted subject to
the approval of the court, the amount
of which was 81, ,455. The stock was
inventoried at approximately $1,000,
while the appraisers valued it at ap-
proximately $4,000. The stock was
first offered in lots and then as a
whole. DR.. Blacks bid for the STOCK
as a whole exceeding previous offers.
It is understood that as soon as the
legal matters involved are cleared
up. the store will again be opened
for business.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23

the home of Mrs. R. L. Kearse. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, minutes read and roll call
ed by the secretary.
A short talk was given concerning
the short course at Winthrop by
Efie Smoak. Then Miss Warn gave
the sewing club a lesson in cutting.
They also made a dress, which was
very interesting to all members.
Miss Warn also gave instruction
about the short course which will be
held at Carlisle June 80 and July 1st
and 2nd.
Our next meeting will meet on Fri
day before the 2nd Sunday as usual.
EFFIE SMOAK, Secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
Visitor From Bridgeport, Conn.

K. A. Mayer, of Bridgeport, Conn.,,
has been in Olar for the past week
and will be here the greater part Of
this week. He is the representative
Of the A. w. Merritt Co., the largest
wholesale lumber concern of Bridge
port, and he is working among the
various saw mills around Olar, Govan
and Ehrhardt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
Death of Little Boy.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Frank Sadler, Of
Charleston, had the misfortune last
week to lose their little boy, Benja-
min Franklin Sadler, Jr. The burial
took place at Georges Creek Baptist
church about four miles from Olar.
Mr.. Sadler is a native of this place,
and has been away only a few years.
He and Mrs. Sadler left Tuesday for
Charleston.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
DR.. Smith Goes to Jacksonville.

DR.. J. F. Smith, who has been
druggist for the Olar Drug company
for several months, has accepted a
position with a similar business in
Jacksonville, Fla, and entered upon
his new duties last week. DR.. Smith
made many friends during his So
journ among us, all of whom re-
gret to see him leave. He is a native
of Florence.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
Board of Health APPOINTED.

An active board of health has been
appointed and will make a thorough
inspection of the sanitary conditions
of the town. It is the aim of this
town to eliminate disease in every
way possible.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
College Boys and Girls Home.

Denmark is we'll represented in
the colleges of this and other states
The following students are at home
for the summer:
Misses Leila Gillian, Elizabeth Nc
Crae, Julia McCrae and Cecile Hope
Winthrop college; Hazel and Geor-
gia LEROY, Limestone; Anna Mat
thews, Coker; Clara Wyman and
Kathryn Faust, Converse; Martha
Virgins, Trinity; Thelma Ray and
Ruth Folk, Columbia college; David
Hutto, Judson Mayfield and Frank
Wyman, Bailey; Curtis Faust, Por-
ter; James Virgins, Washington and
Lee, and Francis Zeigler, Clemson
college.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
Negro Resisted Arrest.

Last Thursday night Bamberg ne
gro by the name of Copeland was
shot by Policeman Lancaster while
resisting arrest. He was taken to
Voorhees, hospital for attention. His
condition is not thought to be serious
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23

F. X. Graham is attending the
Southern Furniture exposition IN
High Point, \. G.. He represents sew
eral of the factory lines at the expo
sition and looks forward to this show
being a turning point for better bus
mess conditions in the furniture bus
mess.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23

J. NJ. Kinard has resigned his po-
sitfon as manager of the Bambers
base ball club, and F. NJ. Moye has
been elected as his successor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
Epworth League Picnic.

Epworth League Picnic.
The Epworth league gave picnic
for the little folks Monday at Hol-
mans Bridge. From the reports of
those present it seems to have been
quite an enjoyable affair.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
Duncanville Club.

The Duncanville sewing and poui-
try clubs met Monday, June -, at
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buck, Of Chi
c3go. are visiting relatives in the
county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-06-23
F K. Graham is attending the

county
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
RURAL REALTY TRANSFERS.

The county Board Of Assessment
reports the following transfers og
rural real estate:
Three-fourths OF an acre Of land
adjoining the Lincoln Highway.
Christiana hundred, by the Standard
Ice and Cold Storage Co. to the Unit
ed States Shipping Board, for 81 goo.
Land at Newark, by Charles NJ.
Curtis. executor Of Delaware Clark,
deceased, 10 Robert C. Lewis, for
81 900.
Land at Elmhurst, by Stanislaw
Trzcinski to Rafal Kopysteclli. for
$500.
Land at Beilemoor. by David r.
Lyman to William Mckinley, for 5000
Land near Newark. by Albert j.
Lewis to William J. Lovett. for 81. 800.
Land in Christiana hundred, by
Lewis Rumford to Clarence Under
wood and by Clarence Underwood to
Hazel II. Runiford. for the nominal
sum of 81.
Land at Minquadale. by Grace r.
Simmons to Edwin r. Devenney. for
the nominal sum of $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
AWARD GOLD MEDALS
AT ST. PATRICK S
Commencement Featured by
Presentation of Prizes to Sue
cessfuI Students.

ST. Patrick's Church, Fifteenth and
King streets. was crowded 20 the
doors last evening when the closing
exercises Of the pnrochial school OF
that parish were held. Among the
clergymen present were Rev. John
Conley OF st. Thomas Church; Rev
Joseph Irwin. Rev. James Grant, as
sistant pastor at st. patricls's and
Rev. James Quigley. the pastor there
who presided at the commencement
The oidreEs 10 the graduates was de-
iivered by Rev William Mclaughlin
of the Salesianum who spoke OF the
development Of character and the
benefits of education
One of the very pleasing features OF
the evening was the awarding OF gold
medals for speed and accuracy in
typewriting, offered by the Reming-
ton Typewriter Company. Competi-
ton for these prizes had been keen
AL during the years course The sue
cessful contestants were: Elizabeth
A. Clifford. Cecilia V. Connor. Sarah
NJ. McMullin, Margafet NJ. McCunin
Mary V. Brennan. Elizabeth NJ. KIRK.
Marion @. Wolf. Emily j. HIN. Sarah
Nj. krecs, Miss Kreck also received a
gold medal for spelling. Joseph l..
Maloney won a gold medal for book
keeping.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
.ALD|NE THEATRE
HAS OPENING TODAY
WiImington's Newest Movie
House Place Of Beauty and
Entertainment


Hundreds OF Wiimiugfonians took
advantage last night Of the oppor-
tunity to inspect the new Aldine fhe-
atre. which was thrown open for that
purpose.
Attracted BY thd inviting appear
anoe of the parterre chairs many
seated themselves there. and tried out
the eff ct of greater or less distance
from the foofiighta. and afterxard
made the sane experiment In the
balcony. Expressions Of satisfaction
with the qualities Of the new build
tug. both from the practical and orna4
mental side. were heard on every
hand mingled with praise for the
orchestra, whose work was of q high-
" satisfactory sort.
The impression made on the throngs
who looked through the Aidine The
atre last night was that Of combined
comfort nd alegnnee together with
spaciousness that IL new to Whining.
ton and can only be compared to some
Of the more recent metropolitan
teIaples Of the film worshippiDg clans.
The entrance is sheltered ~ an
ample marauiae awning of metal and
glass. which protects the Carriage
trade in stormy weather. as Il ex-
tends almost to the curb. and affords
also a chance to those on foot 70
lower their umbrellas and discard
outer wraps before entering the ves-
tibule.
ThiF Is Of ample width. decorated IN
subdned colors with the ticket office
window in the right hand wall The
doors at the end open directly on
the main floor. which slopes gradu-
ally toward the stage end Of the build
Ing. There nre two aislea, one on
each side OF the central axis. The
chairs are Of the Opera type. with
folding seats. the upholstery ihar-
monizing with the wall decorations.
the latter featured BY panels Of tap-
egtry effect enclosed in gilt moulded
frames. The rows Of seats--they are
lettered to aVv''---extenJ straight
across the floor. and this. together
with the absence Of curves and angles
In the walls. emphasizes the impress
sion Of spaciousness.
An ornamental effect is secured. at
the rear Of the auditorium. by a
aorned circular opening in. the mez-
zanine floor below the balcony. This.
as wen as the balcony itself. is
reached BY stairways at the right and
left, and affords space for wash-rooms
and other eonvenienees, as well az a
lounge where patrons may await
friends.
The balcony itself begins about half
way back from the stage. AZ a height
such that IL does not interfere with
complete view Of the stage even
from the hack row of orchestra seats.
and extends back at a much sharper
pitch than the lower floor, the angle
being such az to make the stage and
screen seen with IN entirely unob-
strncfed view.
The stage has a proscenIiim arch Of
moderate width. and does not extend
the fun width ~ the building. having
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL CLOSES.
Award Diplomas to Graduates and
Certificates 10 Successful students.

One Of the features at the exercises
held yesterday incident to the closing
of the Cathedral school was a very
entertaining musical and literary pro.
gram. Diplomas were awarded 10
Miss Mary immaculate Fitzgerald and
Miss Mildred Frances Crockett. Rev
John J. Dougherty. the postor Mt the
Cathedral, addressed the school chill
iren.
Certificates in the Palmer Method
of Business Writing were awarded
the following; Miss Mildred Crockett
Miss May Rossiter, Miss Susan Lynn,
Miss Alice ifastland and Miss Mary
Maloney. Miss Mary Fitzgerald, Miss
Margaret Fitzgerald and Miss Annie
Pearee received certificates for im-
proved and diligent practice In the
Palmer Method of Business Writing.
The following program was CAR
ried out; Chorus greeting. recita-
ton, M. Fitzgerald vocal selections
by class; recitation. Miss Mildred
Cruckett address, the Rev. ]. j.
Dougherty: chorus. class. "star
Spangled Banner"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
SEVENTEEN GRADUATE
AT Al. DU POINT SCHOOL
Or. R. w. Cooper Urges More
Attention to Care of Chill
dren of State.

Seventeen pupils of the Alexis l.
~ Pont High School received diplomas
az the commencement exercises in
the school auditorium last night. Six
hundred parents and friends enjoyed
the exercises. DIR. r. w. Cooper, the
speaker of the evening, urged the
audience TO face the task before them
~ properly taking care of the chill
dren OF Delaware.
The exercises were opened by q
selection by the orchestra Stause-
hach's orchestra furnished the music.
Rev. Thomas Kerr delivered the In
vocation. Professor warren X Yerger.
the principal. presided
This was followed by an Grafton by
VI Harold Riggs. upon the subject. Of
The Development of the Railroads Of
Delaware" In which he traced the
growth OF the path Of steel" from lts
beginning 80 years a@a to the present
time. The boys chorus sang "put
81 the Deep
Miss Dorothy V. Crawford pre-
-cnted an essay upon The Welfare
q the Children OF Delaware"
A selection BY the orchestra pre-
ccded the singing OF 'SmEin Through. .
~ Atlt EAttS CHORUS inns %pEE. which
WAS very well rendered was sung by
Miss Dorothy V. Crawford. Miss Lois
Ii. Jones. Miss Josephine l.. Gedling
and Miss Nellie J. Caufmsn
The selection. When Life rs Bright
est, was sung by the graduating
class. after which Prof A r. Spaid. OF
the State Board OF Education, pre-
scented the diplomas TO the graduates
The following prizes were awarded:
English. AIiss Dorothy Crawford;
French. Miss Ethel Oslins and Miss
Dorothy Crawford. and Latin. Miss
Emily McGordy. Rev Thomas Kerr
said the beneiiction
Members of the class are: Joseph
A. l.. ErTigo. president; Charles A.
vice-president: Nadaline C.
Betty. secretary; Dorothy Crawford,
Beulah @. Carter. Bessie
NJ. Cox. Nellie /. Caufnaa. Bruno f
DePolo. Josephine L. Gediing, Owen
Bertha +. Hollingsworth,
Lois n. Jones, kathryn A. Monigle.
Ethel J. Oskins, W. Harold Riggs and
Mary Bell Robinson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
CLOSE ELMHURsT CARNIVAL.
Several Thousand Dollars Worth oi
Merchandise to be Disposed
of Tonight.

Having been postponed from last
Saturday night on account of the
rain storm. the street carnival at Elm
hurst for the benefit Of the Fire, ap-
paratus fund of the Five Points Civic
Association will come TO a close to-
night. The thousands Of dollars worth
Of merchandise will be disposed of to-
night. The $500 prize bull donated
by III. r. Krebs viii be awarded
The General Committee in charge
Of the affair, A. NJ. Matthes, chair
man has arranged a number of sur
prise features. There viii be open
air dancing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
DELAWARE LODGE
HAS FINE OUTING
Members and Their Families
Enjoy an Excursion to Au-
gustine Beach.

i
Delaware Lodge. No. I. I. o. .. r.,
entertained the members and their
| families on complimentary excursion
to Augustine beach yesterday. The
| trip was made on the steamboat
| Thomas Clyde. which pulled out Of tho
| Municipal Wharf shortly before . In
the morning and returned st In the
evening. Although there were several
showers of rain. they were very light
and did not mar the pleasure Of the
exeursionIsts, who were provided with
various pleasures or the boat and at
the beach. one OF the chief nm1se-
ments. both ON the boat and at the
beach was dancing. for which splen-
did music was furnished by Morine's
orchestra
At the beach. also. there We're a
number OF sporting events for prizes
which were donated by Wilmington
merchants. These were open 10 men,
women, boys and girls. and all had a
Jolly time, those who were watching
the events as well as the participants.
The excursion party numbered $50
persons. The sports resulted as fol-
dows;
tUb@Ahfu DitStl Ati = II ttAl NilSff
cuff buttons. donated by I<leitz & Bro.
C. Strawbridge; second prize. box OF
cigars, q. Phillips
b0-yard race for women First
prize. beaded necklace. donated by
smith -zollinger Company. Miss A.
Strutton. second prize, silk stockings.
Miss NJ. Jones.
b0-yard race for girls up To 12 years
I-Nf. ~
donated by Chadwick Drug Company.
Miss u. Honey. second prize. bottle of
perfume, Miss Emaline Hopes.
50-yard race FOR boys up TO II years
FIRST prize. camera, donated by But
Ter, Inc, j. Wilhelm: second prize.
Eversharp pencil, n. Davis.
Fat mems raee4Flrst prize. scarf
pin, donated by otto Burkhard, G.
Duncan; second prize. necktie. BY
iippincott a Co. W. G. Jones.
Shoe race for women-First Ifize,
order for 81 hat. donated by Elsie
Kersey Chase. Miss l.. Hermann; Sec
ond prize, box of handkerchiefs. Miss
A. Dugan.
Bali throwing for distance FOR wum-
en--Firat prize, leather handbag. do
rated by kennard-pyle Company,
Mrs. G. Phillips; second prize. silk
stockings. Miss l.. Lynch.
shoe race for men First prize.
ham, donated by Armour 4 Co, G..
pierson. second prize. belt buckle,
Jones.
Two dance events were held at the
beach for which the following prizes
were awarded: Members. Bayard Co
burn and George Bennett. ladies. Mrs.
g. Kitchens and Mrs. George Bennett.
These prizes were $3.50 to each win
ner.
The committee of arrangements
comprised the following. r. Mueller.
chairman: +. W. Lewis, vicc-chair-
man: l.. Morgan. secretary; c. Water
man. treasurer. l.. Aiken. II. kaltn-
hacher. A. Kalmhacher. {. Kahn
haehcr. A. Parsons, H. Holiday. G.
hrsim, G. Waterman. r.. strong. \.
Higley. q. Geisendofer. IL. pening-
ton, H. Joyce. J. Kelly. Il. Cobourn
l.. Birmingham. c. StierIe. j. Hitch
ems. G. Bennett, j. Hubbard. q.
Webb, l.. krauss. Il. Mccuiley. w
Hin. J. Davis. and William Mueller.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
Berg Sent to Farnburst.

George w. K Forrest and DIR. Irwin
Finn. David Berg, formerly a King
street merchant was committed to the
State Hospital for the Insane at Farm
hurst yesterday. Business reverses
are believed TO have caused the mental
affection from which he is suffering.
Berg several days ago was taken un-
conscious from the water in the south
race in Brandywine Park. A few
days ago he bolted from the Homeo-
pathic Hospital and was found later
wandering through the park and near
the water.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
forgive the Action Of those senator's

forgive the Action OF those senator's.
lie promised the Veterans his support
while member OF City Council.
Captain Robert q. woodside, dis.
ttnguishcd veteran of the World War
rnander-in -chief of the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars, urged the restriction
of immigration and virilc American
ism. in an address 10 the x-soldiers
The national commander urged the
Veterans To make a special effort In be-
half of legislation at this time. at least
as a matter OF justice to the thousands
OF American workmen who are un-
employed and to the large number OF
their 'buddics" who are also without
work.
The commander In chief roundly
condemned "hyphenated Americans"
and those using preiixes of any sort
before their names and nationality.
Captain Woodside said that the pur-
pose OF the veterans organizations
was not TO surrender the nation 10
the "idolizins OF war but TO give in
spiration through service and to stand
ready at all times to defend the right
and oppose the wrong.
Col. Simon T.. Doherty, commander
of the Spanish american War Vet
erans.. presided at the meeting. The
new quarters I'm the historic old build
ing were attractiyely decorated with
the national colors.
Prior to the meeting Captain Wood
side was entertained at luncheon at
Iambros' restaurant. The affair was
attended by all post officers and other
guests.
Captain Woodside served with the
3sth Infantry, Third Division. A. f..
r. The unit took part in the Marine
defense and later in the brilliant
Msne- Marne offensive. For unusual
bravery and service during the latter
engagement Captain Woodside was
awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross. the highest American honor.
lfe was elected head of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars at their last convention
and has recently covered n speaking
tour in forty states.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
SERVICE MEN OPEN
NEW HEADQUARTERS
Second Floor OF Old City Hall
Dedicated as Home for Vet
Grams for Foreign Wars.

tHrhs action uf state senator In
ssllttina the service men of the state,
~ wac done when the bonus bill was
snucr consideration. was the most
aumlliattna aud, disgusting spectacle
have ever heard of. said Council
man rle,t iohn y. Nc >ahh uf the Third
Nard. ln a stirring address here last
aight, marking the opening OF the
a.w headquarters af the Jacob Ferdi-
aAnd Spcer Post. No. eis. Veterans OF
furvisn Wars. and George L. Farrell
soSt. No. 4. spanish War Veterans. on
he s.scond noor of the old City Hall
sulldiug. On Market street below
sixth.
Nir, MCNabh. "A Democrat. fathered
he frst bonus bin introduced In the
psiaware Legislature when he was a
nefnbsr of the House Is months ngo.
lie scorcd the action of the Republican
ssnators In defeating similar bin
laring the last session.
'srho serVice men of this State" Mr..
NeNabh said, should never forget or
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18

wiuRs OF workable depth. The or
chastra pit VIII accommodate about
twenty musicians. The seating ca.
pneify If thr lowcr floor Ia about 1906
and of the balcony 1000.
The veutiIntlng arrangements are ~
the latest pattern and include me-
ohanlcal exhaust fapr. which defn~
onsirate their efficiency though work.
Ing silently and unseen. thus elimip-
ating one ~ tbe real dangers from
ceiling or wall fans, whose waves
ofte induce colds or musoie-psins.
Tbe building II Of course arsDrooi
and constructed alopR lines which in
sure soiidlty, and mafks real ad-
vance IN many features Of theatre
building fl this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-18
Salvage" at The Playhouse.
Major MIcuccI Dead.

word has been received by Emilio
spina, editor of La Nazione 41s
shipley street. Of the death AZ bte
step-brother. Major Giavanni Nicuce,
- years old. OF Sarconi. Potenza
i.fuy' on june >. Major Nicucci visit
ea TINS country once while on a mis-
SION to Venezuela for the Italian gov
etfineht. lie served in the Italian
cavalry IN Tripoli during the war with
Iufkey and was wounded four times.
Iiis injuries impaired his health and
resulted in his death.