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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
OIULLEN TAKES PLEDGE.
Like Saul of Tarsus On Damascus
Way, Sees New Light.

There is a peculiar phenomenon
up in the little village of Fountain
Inn, Greenville county. A young fell
low, poor in worlds goods, by the
name of Robert Quillen, started up
small newspaper in keeping with an
off town of few hundred people and
styled his journed the Fountain Inn
Tribune. 1t was not long before the
public realized that marvelously
bright and unusual comet had shot
across the journalistic sky. Only "a
years old, he is known all over the
country as remarkably versatile and
brilliant writer. While in Richmond
a few days ago, we noticed that one
of the leading papers carries regular
ly his output to newspaper syndi-
cate. Whether wild or not we do not
know, but he evidently liked his
companionable snifter with the boys.
He writes that he has been g hypo-
critic and proposes to serve the Lord
hereafter like an hones+ gentleman.
We quote from his paper as follows:
"Of all hard jobs n the world,
that of making a public confession Is
the hardest. But if it is the only
square thing to do, it must be done.
This, therefore, is an open letter to
the young fellows of Fountoin Inn
the good fellows, the fellows l love
and loaf with at times-the fellows
I have taken drinks with and fellow
shipped with.
"All this while have been a mem
Der of the church-just that and
nothing more. - And when my con-
science bothered me about taking
a drink when l could get it, l said to
myself: Why, I am liberal sup
porter of the church; pay tithe;
am a gentleman and man of intelli-
gence; there's no harm in my taking
a drink, when l want it, for / can
handle it,
Il said that, but l was liar. And
while posing as a church member and
a follower Of Christ and yet reserv-
ing the right to take drink at my
pleasure l was considerably lower
down than a snakes belly.
''This is a bitter dose to swallow,
fellows, but 1 had it coming to me.
And if my conduct has led any of
you to believe that man can retain
his honor while carrying water on
both shoulders, I want to make 1t
clear that it's an impossibility.
I'm through. I'm "a years of age,
and have never struck lick for my
Lord. From now on am His, to use
as He thinks best and I'll stick to Him
if it costs me everything I have and
every friend I have.
I'm ashamed, fellows. Forgive
me for not having been square.
ROBERT CULLEN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
Ernest Nelson Found Guilty.
Jimmie Stukes is Acquitted

Criminal court convened here Mon
day morning for one week with Judge
Hayne F. Rice, Of Aiken, regular
Judge of this, the second circuit, pre-
siding. Solicitor Robert L. Gunter,
Of Aiken, is here conducting the pros
ecutions on behalf of the state, and
Cliff Langford, of St. Matthews, stem
ographer of the first circuit, is acting
in that capacity here. There are
about ten cases of minor Importance
on the docket, and five homicide cas-
es, but it is doubtful that all of them
can be disposed of during this term.
Two of the defendants charged with
murder are white men, while the 9th
er three are negroes. The grand ju-
ry is not in session.
The first case entered into was that
of the state against Ernest Nelson, ne
gro, indicted for murder, it being al
legged that he shot and killed negro
woman named Missouri Brabham,
wife of Jasper Brabham. The killing
occurred last August on the planta-
tion of C. R. Brabham, Jr., in the up
per part of the county. A big negro
picnic and base ball game was the oc,
casion which broke up in shooting
affray. Nelson denied any connection
with the difficulty, but was found
guilty of manslaughter A motion for
a new trial is to be heard in his be-
half, so that sentence has not yet
been pronounced by the court upon
him.
The next case tried was that of
Jimmie Stukes, young negro also
charged with murder in connection
with the shooting to death of another
negro named Sank Johnson, Jr., one
day last May on the plantation of b.
C. Hays, near Bamberg. The defen-
dant claimed self defense, offered no
testimony, and rested his case with
the jury on the states evidence. He
was quickly acquitted.
Monday night the solicitor and as
sistant counsel went to Barnwell and
appeared before judges. w. G. Shipp
in the case of R.,O Williamson, who
is charged with the murder Of Ham
Brabh in Ehrhardt some two years
ago. Williamson was tried here once
before, convicted of manslaughter
and sentenced to serve ten years at
hard labor. His case was appealed
to the supreme court which reversed
the lower court here on a certain
point Of law involved and sent it back
to Bamberg for another trial. In the
meantime Williamson's counsel NOV
ed for a change of venue to have the
case tried out Of this county. 1t was
in opposition to this motion that at
torneys went before Judge Shipp In
Barnwell Monday night, and William
son was also represented at the hear
ing there. The motion was refused.
and consequently the case Will have
to be tried again in Bamberg county
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
GENE DANNELLY
Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear old Santa Clause:
I will write you to let you know
what I want for Xmas. I know times
are hard and I wont ask for much.
All want you to bring me is slee-
py doll, some Roman candles, spar
klers and fruit, candy, and nuts; that
is all, but now Santa, don't forget I
don't live in town this year. live
not so far out in the country, so
please try to find me. BY, by, with
best wishes for a merry Xmas and
happy new year to you. I am your
little girl, GEORGE RUTH ZORN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
BLACKVlLLE BUREAU
Henry l.. Diefenbach.

Blackville, Dec. 13.-The body or
Henry l.. Diefenbach was brought to
Blackville last Friday for funeral and
interment. He died in Charleston
Thursday morning at the home of his
brother in law. J. Ryan Kelley, after
a long illness. About Al years ago
he married Miss Julia Kelley, very
popular and attractive young lady OF
Blackville, and for years they resid-
ed here. Mrs. Diefenbach preceded
him to the grave many years ago. He
was 73 years of age.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
The Joke.

"A funny thing happened over be-
yond Mount Piggy luther night" re-
lated Gap Johnson, of Rumpus Ridge.
"a bunch of Whitecaps drug feller
out of bed and whaled him mighty
nigh to frazzle with hickory
withes."
What for?" inquired the neighbor
to whom the incident was being re-
lated.
That's the funny part Of it! They
went back the next night and owned
right up that that joke was on him.
They'd made mistake andvyaw-
haw! hawi gone to the wrong house"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
Rev. Etheredge Welcomed Back.

The many friends of Rev. Hamlin
Etheredge are very much gratifed to
know that he has been returned to
this charge for another year. He has
served here but a few months, but in
this short time he has endeared him.
self not only to the members of his
churches, but to all Of the citizens or
the town and community. MIR. Eth
eredge takes especial interest in the
young people, realizing that they are
to be the men and women of tomor-
row. and that in their youth is the
time to train and equip hem if they
are to be able to perform efficient SER
vice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
I am writing you to let you know
that / haven't forgotten how good
you are. I wont ask you for much
because l know there are so many
poor little girls and boys WHO will
want to be remembered. Please
bring me a sleeping doll and some
fruits of different kinds. With love,
CAROLINE HIT.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa:
I want a foot ball and some fruit
and fire works. I am in the second
grade. I have a bicycle 1 am doing
we'll in school. My teacher is named
Miss Cason. She is'a good teacher. l
want you to come to my house. Your
friend, MELVIN HIT.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa:
I want a bicycle and some skates.
I am a very good boy in school. I
want a gold watch, a cap pistol and
caps with it. I want bugle and
some fire crackers. am in the third
grade. I want a suit of clothes. My
teacher is Miss Cason. like her for
she lets US draw. Goodbye, Santa.
JOSEPH KINSEY.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa:
will write you a few lines to let
you know what 1 want for Christmas.
I want cap pistol and some caps for
Christmas, and want an air rifle too.
I will close for this time. From your
friend, EARL SANDlFER.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
I am good boy and study hard ev-
cry day. I want an air rifle and l
want a knife. I want cap pistol
and a bicycle. 1 get on the honor
roll all the time. I am seven years
old and am in the second grade.
SAMUEL CANTEY, JR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
Cotton Production Estimate.

The cotton crop this year will am
CUNT to the equivalent of $4,000
bales of 500 pounds gross, the de-
partment of agriculture announced
Monday in it's final estimate of the
season. This estimate is approxi-
mately 100000 more bales than the
September estimate indicated, the
discrepancy being accounted for by
inaccurate reports. The estimate in
equivalent 500 pound bales by states
follows:
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa:
I want a foot ball, bicycle, cap
pistol, and some caps. Please bring
me plenty of fire works, also some
nuts. am nine years old, and I am
getting along fine in school. l hope
you will find my house on Christmas
night. From your friend,
ODlS THOMAS.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1872

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 12, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
I will write you a few lines to let
YOU hear from me. These few lines
leaves me we'll, hoping you are the
same. Well, Santa, am in the third
grade. I want some fire crackers, a
cap pistol, fruit, bicycle, a wagon,
some skates, a bugle and drum.
Please bring me little toy train, and
that will be all. My teachers name
is Miss Cason; she is a good teacher.
I guess I will close for this time, so
good bye; from your friend,
JOHNNIE SANDIFER.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear Santa:
T am writing to tell you what
want for Chrostmas. I want a box
of chocolate candy, a little navy blue
rain coat for ten year old child.
want q little tea set with a blue bor-
der, and a good story book, fruit and
fire works. Your little friend,
GERTRUDE HOLTON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
Personal Items.

Mrs. c.. S. Kearse. of WATERFORD,
is spending some time with her moth
er, Mrs. w. H. kinard.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Smith recently returned
from a trip to Florence. where. it is
reported, Mr.. Smith is planning to
move his family in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ehrhardt and
children have gone to Newberry to
visit Mrs. EhrharGt's mother.
A. 7. Obenchain, of Columbia,
civil engineer connected with the fed
eral government in the building OF
roads spent Friday night in town
with friends.
Miss Mary Beard, of Sumter, visit
ed Miss Kate HERS last week.
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Bamberg. S. C%Dec. 10, 1921

Bamberg, S. c. Dec. 10, 1921
Dear Santa:
I am a little boy nine years old,
and know you are very poor, but I
want few things. First, I want q
cap pistol and fire works, and fruit
OF all kinds. Your little hoy,
JERALD MCMILLAN.
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. Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 8, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
I want to tell you what I want. l
want you to bring me big doll and
a bicycle, big doll carriage, and be
sure to bring to me this Christmas or
next Christmas, if you can get 1T.
From. FRANCES CARTER.
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A1<OT
His Wall.

"My nephew, who lately graduated
from the state university" a tri1e
ruefully confessed Farmer Bentover,
"complains that I am so ill-bred that
a gentleman can hardly live off Of
ME without losing his self respect"
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Ehrhardt, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.

My dear Santa Claus:
How are you these fine days? I
am doing fine am looking forward
to Xmas. I am not going to ask for
much, Santa. But, as I am only 8
years old, want you to- please sir
bring me a doll and carriage and al
so some fruit and please don't for
get my little brother, Joseph. He
wants a little train and rubber ball.
Please don't forget your little baby
girl. RAY MOUNSEY FICKLING.
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MCKAY BRABHAM.

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 9, 1921.
Ny Dear Santa:
know times are hard, but will you
please bring me little tea set and a
doll bed? From
GUSSIE HUTTO.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 9, 1921

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 9, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me jack in the box,
q drum, black horse, sparklers, and
fire works, two sky rockets, q boy
doll, car for small dolls, horse and
wagon. Bring father and mother
and Clarice and Mary Cecile nice
things
MCKAY BRABHAM.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa:
I am little girl six years old, but
want few things; first, little car
Tiage with a doll in it, and a doll on
it, and fruit of all kinds, and fire
works of all kinds. Your little girl,
EDITH MCMILLAN.
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Bamberg, s. c., Dec. II, 1921.
Dear Santa:
want cap pistol and some caps
with it, I want a bicycle and some
fruit. / am in the second grade. l
am getting along good in school. l
don't want anything more. Your
friend, HENRY PATRlCh.
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Olar, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
I want you to. please bring me a
doll and a bed, fruit, and some flre
works, and also bring my little BABY
brother ball, horn, wagon and some
fruit. Your friend,
MYRA JOHNS.
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100 Per Year in Advance.
Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
My dear Santa Claus:
know you are not rich this year,
so am not going to ask you for very
much. Please bring me some fire
crackers, torpedoes, sky rockets and
Roman candles: and please bring me
a wagon and tricycle. with bell
on tiff it hasn't bell, don't bring
1t. I love you and I am trying to be
a good little boy. Your little friend,
JIMMIE BURCH.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921

Bamberg, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa:
am in the second grade; I am Z
years old. Please bring me train
and three packs of fire crackers and
a foot ball and a drum, a, horn and
some chocolate candy. Your friend,
JOHN HILL.
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EHRHARDT BUREAU
Envorth League EntertainS.
w. F. HERS, Manager

Ehrhardt, Dec. 14.-Friday even
ing the Epworth league was enter
tanned by Miss Katherine Roberts.
Music, games and refreshments were
INDUCED in by the large number OF
young people present; their antlcl-
patton of pleasant time being fully
realized.
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Ehrhardt, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
am writing to you now, so you
will have plenty of time to think OF
me. l want big doll, with plenty
of black hair, some fruit and hre
works. Sincerely yours,
VIOLA PRIESTER.
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Ehrhardt, S. c., Dec. 10, 1922

Dear Santa Claus:
Guess you think am late, but as
I am school girl, had to wait until
after school to write. Dear Santa,
I don't want you to bring me any
toys this Xmas, I am going to ask
for something useful. I want you to
please bring me a pair shoes, size
1, a pair of stockings and some fruit.
Please don't forget these. Your lit
tie girl, MYRTLE NORRIS.
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Ehrhardt, S. c., Dec. 10, 1872

Ehrhardt, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Sanity:
I am writing you to tell you what
! want you to bring me; a small sack
OF marbles, cap pistol with ten box
es Of caps to shoot in it, some FIRE
works, two bychyckle tires and lots
of fruits and nuts too. Now, dear
Santy Claus, will you bring these
fe VIKINGS for me? I hope you a
merry Christmas and a happy new
year. Your boy,
GENE DANNELLY.
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Denmark, S. c., Dec. 10, 1872

Denmark, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear old Santa:
I am a little girl six years old.
This is my first year to school; l like
it fine, and l want you to bring me
for Xmas a pretty little doll and a
doll carriage and my little baby sis
ter wants a doll and doll carriage too.
Santa, please bring us lots fruits
also.
RACHAEL & SADIE HERNDON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-12-15
Attend Bankers Meeting.

DR.. J. L. Copeland, president, and
J. B. Ehrhardt, cashier, of the Ehr-
hardt Banking company, attended the
meeting of the district bankers IN
WjlIiston last week. They report
good meeting and an enjoyable occa-
sion.
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Olar, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921
Dear Santa Clause:
l want you to bring me a box OF
water colors, doll, bureau, and some
fire works. Your friend,
GLADYS v. KEARSE.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. IL, 1921.
Dear old Santie Clause:
am writing you as l have moved
from Bamberg out in the country, so
please don't forget to come and bring
me some fire crackers, some caps for
nv pistol and all kinds of fire works
and good things to eat. Little
ALBERT HICKS.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. ~, 1921.
Dear Santa:
I am a good little boy, so please
bring me a train with track, horn,
a drum, and some sparklers. Your
little boy, J. FRANCES QUICKER.
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Kinard-Ayer.

Miss Wilma Kinard and Green Ay-
er we're married Sunday afternoon by
Rev. P. D. Risinger, at the home OF
the brides father, A. NJ. Kinard.
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Ehrhardt, S. c., Dec. 10, 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
am a. little boy three years old
and I want you to bring me for
Christmas a hammer and saw, air RI
1e and some fruit of all kinds. Wish
ing you a merry Xmas,
CHARLES HENRY CLAYTON.
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Bamberg, S. c., Dec. ~, 1921.
Dear Mr.. Kris Kringle:
Please bring us each big doll ba-
by with pacifer in it's mouth; also
some fruit and FIRE works. Your lit
tie friends,
JULIA & ELIZABETH THOMAS.
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Olar, S. c., Dec. 10. 1921.

Olar, S. c., Dec. 10. 1921.
Dear Santa Clause:
Iwant you to bring me a doll, doll
bed, tea table, and some fire works
and fruit. Your friend,
HELEN G.. KEARSE.
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Sermon by Rev. Black.

Rev. Henry ]. Black, president or
the South Carolina synod, was In
town last Sunday, preaching at the
Ehrhardt Lutheran church in the
morning. and at Mount Pleasant in
the afternoon.
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Friends of Mrs. Belle Rush, for
mer resident of Blackville, but who
now resides at Kingstree, with her
daughter, Mrs. Brockington, will be
glad to learn that she is much better
after a serious illness.
DR.. and Mrs. H. ]. Ray and little
daughter, of Aiken, were the guests
Of Mr.; and Mrs. John O'Gorman last
Sunday and Monday.
J. Ryan Kelley, of Charleston, was
here this week to attend the funeral
of his brother in law, H. l.. Diefen-
bach.
Tom Murray Walsh, Of Savannah,
was here last week.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Free
will regret to learn that they contem-
plate moving to Columbia in the near
future.
Miss Grace McCrone, of Chicago,
is the guest ON her Drotner' II. he-
Crone.
Mrs. Ellen Izlar, who has spent the
summer here with her daughter, Mrs.
c.. S. Buist, has returned to her winter
home in Qcala, Fla.
Friends of Henry H. Martin will
ro,ro+ to learn of his serious illness
and hope for him a speedy recovery.
Friends of Miss Edwarda Dickin-
son, the. 3rd and 4th grade teacher in
the school here, will be glad to learn
that she is convalescent after Sc
rious illness.
Mrs. R. c. kirkland, of Barnwell,
was a recent business visitor in town.
Miss Emma Kirkland, of Barnwell,
visite drelatives here recently.
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Exchange PulpitS.

Rev. L. H. Miller and DR.. w. NJ.
Jones, of Barnwell, exchanged pulpits
last Sunday morning. DR.. Jones Sc
lected for his text the 18th verse OF
the 18th chapter of Matthew, He
saith unto them, but whom say ye
that l am" and in his usual earnest
and masterful manner held his aud
ience spell bound during the sermon,
and his words sank deep into some
hearts and inspired them to "let, Je-
sus come into their hearts"
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