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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Concert Enjoyed.

The musical treat Of the season
was the recital given by the Matte
son Concert company company, OF
Columbia, Thursday evening at $3.50.
This company came under the aus
pices of the Apollo Music club and the
club members are especially proud OF
having had such a splendid enjoy
ment come to Bamberg. Each mem
Der of the concert company is an
artist in his or her line and the PRO
gramme was executed with marked
ability. The singing of the Duet,
'The Rosary" by Mr.. Matteson and
Miss Chreitzberg was delightful to
the audience, as it was an old tune
in a different setting. The pro
gramme was varied and pleasing
consisting Of vocal solos, instrument
tai numbers, and vocal duetts.-Con-
tributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
GETS NEW TRIAL.
r. o. Williamson, for Killing Brab-
ham, Will Be Tried Again.

Announcement was made Monda,
Of the decision Of the South Carolina
supreme court in the case of the state
versus R. o. Williamson, appealed
from Bamberg county. The lower
court was reversed, and a new trial
has been ordered for Williamson.
Williamson was tried in Bamberg
last year on the charge of numbering
Ham Brabham in the town Of Ehr-
hardt. He was convicted of man.
slaughter, and was recommended to
the mercy of the court by the trial
jury. Notwithstanding this recon-
mendation, Williamson was given
heavy sentence, ten years servitude
on the public works. This sentence
was probably the heaviest ever pro-
nounced in this county on any per-
son convicted of manslaughter and
recommended to mercy.
The case was subsequently appeal
ed to the supreme court through
Williamson's counsel, Mr.. Davis, Of
Barnwell, and Mr.. Graham, of Green
wood. Carter, Carter & Kearse
assisted the solicitor in the prosecu-
ton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
ORGANIZATION MEETING.
Coastal Life Insurance Company
Elects Officers and Directors.

An organization meeting of the
subscribers to the capital stock OF
the Coastal Life Insurance company
was held Monday afternoon in the
office Of the First National Bank. All
Of the capital stock had been sub
scribed in advance of the meeting and
payment of twenty per cent. of the
capital was effected Monday. Appli-
cation has now been made to the
secretary Of state for charter, and
it is understood that the new com
pany will be under operation at once
The stockholders elected twelve
directors as follows: G. Frank BAN
berg, DR.. George F. Hair, W. D. Cole
man, ]. K. Faulkner, w. A. Klauber
DR.. Robert Black, G. J. S. Brooker,
G.. L. Andrew, H. D. Steedly, J. Frank
Folk, ]. D. Copeland, J. j. Smoak.
A subsequent meeting of the direc-
tors was held, at which officers were
elected as follows: President and
general manager, G. L. Andrew; sec
retary and treasurer, W. D. Coleman;
vice president, J. K. Faulkner; medi-
cal examiner, DR.. Robert Black; at
torney, W. E. Free; finance board,
G. Frank Bamberg, chairman, w. A.
Klauber, G. L. Andrew, ]. K. Faulk-
ner, W. D. Coleman.
The capital stock of the company is
$4,000, with paid up surplus of
$4,000. The organizers of the con-
Germ are enthusiastic over the pros
poets of a profitable insurance COM
pany. The concern will engage in the
writing of life, health and accident
insurance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Porter Wins Victory Over Carlisle.

In a game we'll played and exciting
from beginning to end, the Porter
five, from the Porter Military acad-
emy, Charleston, scored victory
Friday afternoon over the Carlisle
team on the new basketball field south
of Brabham hall. At all times, ex-
cept in the first few minutes Of the
game, when Porter boys clearly had
the Jump on Carlisle, the game was
very close, and evenly played. By
clever team work and perfect passing
in the initial stages of the game, the
Porter boys secured long lead,
which Carlisle was unable to over
come, although making most desper-
ate effort to do SO in the last half.
The score at the end of the first half
was 21 to 7, but in the second hall
Carlisle scored 20 points, while Port
er was able to make only fourteen.
This reversal of form shows that Car
Isle came from behind very rapidly,
and had the game lasted few min
utes longer it is believed that they
would have been returned the victors.
The bright particular stars for Car
Isle we're Dantzler and Collier, who
threw most of the goals. The center
for Porter and one of the forwards
Dlaved excellent ball and were very
acurate in throwing goals.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Mrs. V, V. Kirkland.

Ehrhardt, Jan. 28.-Mrs. v. v.
Kirkland died at the home Of her
son, John M. kirkland. She was
born in Augusta, Ca, rs years ago.
She was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Turner, and married R. C. Kirk
land in 1868. Of this union three
children survive, John NJ. Kirkland
and Mrs. o. E. Kearse, of Ehrhardt,
and Robert kirkland, of Olar, and
one brother survives her, Edward
Turner, of Elko.
Mrs. kirkland was woman Of
the old school, possessing many at
tarctive attributes. She ever looked
on the bright side of life and her
sunny disposition, hes gifts of nature,
supplemented by social and educa-
tional training, made her a superb
entertainer. One going into her
home, left it knowing that home
like hers is nations strongest bull
wark. The world is better by her
having lived, and the record she left
can well be emulated by the rising
generation. From girlhood she was a
faithful member, of the Baptist
church and her pastor, the Rev. Mr..
Owings, paid her a splendid tribute
at the grave, where she sleeps by her
loved ones who preceded her to the
grave.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
COTTON ASSN TO MEET.
Officers For Bamberg County Will B<
Elected February 9Th.

The Bamberg branch Of the South
Carolina Cotton association will hold
meeting at II o'clock a. m. on the
7th day of February for the purpose
of electing officers for the ensuing
year. Every cotton grower as well
as members should be present. Be-
fore an organization can function ef-
fciently it must have the backing OF
the people and it's officers chosen
from the strongest men in the coun-
ty, and for this reason you should at
tend this meeting in order to vote for
the men best suited in your estlma-
ton. Able speakers will be present.
G. w: RENTZ,
County Chairman.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
FREIGHT TRAN WRECKED.
Broken Truck Derails Eight Cars
Brakeman Weimar Scalded.

Tuesday afternoon about 4:30 the
local freight train between Augusta
and Branchville was wrecked about
three miles west of Bamberg near
the saw mill Of E. G.. Hays. Eight
cars were derailed and badly smash
ed, and Brakeman Neil Weimar was
injured. The brakeman was in one
of the scale testing cars, in which
there was a stove with a pot of boil
ing water. When the smash-up oc-
Cured the pot Of water was overturn-
en- on. Mr.. Weimar, badly scalding his
leg. No other person on the train
was injured.
The wreck is said to have been
caused by the breaking of portion OF
one Of the trucks of freight box
When the part snapped, the cars be-
gan piling up until eight of them
were off the track. The broken truck
was about mid way the train, which
was brought to a stop before the Ca
boose overturned, thus preventing
other possible injuries, as the train
men were in the "cab.'
The work of clearing the track
was soon started, and by Wednesday
morning it was possible for trains to
pass the wreckage. The afternoon
and night passenger trains Tuesday
had to transfer passengers to wait
ing trains on either side of the
wreck.
The wrecked cars consisted of one
car loaded with furniture, two cars
containing the scale testing appara-
tus, and empties. The wreck was Wis
tied by many onlookers during the
afternoon and yesterday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

S. G. Mayfeld, who for the past
several years has been in Arizona,
returned home a few weeks ago. He
has this week reopened his law office
in Bamberg in the offices formerly oc-
cupied by Mayfeld & Free. Mr.. May
field was interested in oil land de-
velopment in Holbrook, Arizona.
Rev. T. C. O'Dell has resigned his
position as superintendent of the Ep-
worth Orphanage. The resignation
has been accepted and W. D. Roberts,
of Dillon, has been elected his sue
cessor. Mr.. O'Del1 gave as his reason
for resigning that the duties Of the
office had become too arduous for his
health.
It costs something to be just an
ordinary male of voting age in Bam-
berg county. The last legislature
levied a road tax of $500 for all
males 21 years old for this county.
This tax is now being collected for
the first time. This tax goes to the
road fund of the county, and ADDED
to the poll tax of one dollar makes
the least tax paid by any male per-
son within the road tax ages $500.
superintendent RoWell, of the city
electric light and water plant, calls
attention to the fact that elecrlc
light are being shot out by boys IN
some sections of the city with ali
rifles, and states that, after consult
ing with the mayor, he advises the
stopping Of this practice. Any person
found doing damage of this sort will
be taken before the mayor, regard
less of who he may be, and the mayor
promises not to be lenient with him
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
OFFICERS GET STILL.
Illicit Affair With 35 Gallons Of
Mash COnfiScated.

Saturday last an officer Of the fed,
eral revenue service, in company with
Sheriff Ray and Chief of Police Moo.
dy, made a whiskey raid in the Brian
Creek section, bringing back with
them large liquor still, which they
captured on the place of young
white man, Jack Smith. Smith and
Ben Donald have been charged with
it's operation. No arrests have been
made, but it is understood that the
case has been turned over to the
United States court.
Thirty-five gallons of mash was
found and destroyed. The still was
rather up-to-date affair, the officers
say, and capable of turning out con-
siderable ''booze."
The officer had previously visited
the place and located the still, he
said, and upon it's discovery by him
had marked the trail on the trees SO
that he could locate it when he re-
turned with assistance. However the
still had been carried away after his
visit, but was located hidden behind
some bushes nearby.
Several other parties are said to
be implicated in the operation of the
still, all white.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
WISE-BRABHAM.
A. w. Brabham, of Olar, Married in
Augusta Sunday Morning.

The friends throughout Georgia and
Carolina will be interested to learn
of the marriage of A. w. Brabham
of. Olar, S. c., and Miss Blanche Alma
Wise, of this city, which occurred
Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John J. Wise on Walton
Way.
The marriage was quiet one with
only few close friends and the mem
bers of the family present.
The bride wore a handsome coat
suit Of dark blue with which was
worn a hat Of corresponding shade
and a Georgette blouse. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Ed
ward L. Grace, after which the bride
and groom left for brief wedding
trip and their future home.
Mrs. Brabham is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wise and she is a
most attractive young woman of fine
mind and talent, and a nature and
disposition so lovely that she wins the
lasting friendship of all who know
her.
Mr.. Brabham is a member of one
of the best known families in South
Carolina and is a prosperous planter
of Olar. He and his bride will be the
recipients of countless congratulations
and good wishes.
Mrs. Brabham is sister of City
Engineer~ Herman Wise-Augusta
Chronicle. .
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Death of Infant.

Olar, Jan. 27.-The death angel
visited the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H
Morris, near Olar, Sunday morning
January %, and took away their in
fant son, w. P. The little fellow suf-
fered an attack Of bronchial pneu-
monia several weeks ago. He was
taken to the Baptist hospital in Co.
lumbia but was brought home where
he fingered three weeks until the end
came. The funeral services were
held Monday morning at IL O'Clock
at the Olar Baptist church, interment
taking place at Starr cemetery. The
sympathy of the entire community
goes out to the family in their be-
reavement.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Citizens B. & l.. Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders OF
the Citizens Building and Loan asso-
citation was held Tuesday morning.
Directors for the year were elected
as follows: A. W. Knight, j. u.
Copeland, George F. Hair, N. P.
Smoak, and W. A. Klauber. The an
nual report of the secretary and
treasurer was read and received as
information. The report showed the
association to be in excellent condl-
ton, notwithstanding the unusual u
nancial condition that has prevailed
for some time past. A nice proht
was made during the past year and
carried to the surplus fund.
A meeting of the directors was held
Immediately following the stock
holders meeting, at which officers
were elected as follows: President,
A. w. Knight; vice president, w. A.
Klauber; secretary and treasurer, r.
NJ. Hit.
The association has been in opera
tion for five years, and the bylaws
provide for payment on stock for 75
months.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
DOG CASE" TRIED.
Jeffords and Kinard Found Guilty
and Given Three Months.

A case that attracted more interest
in the session of court last week than
all other cases combined was that of
the state against Jim Kinard and
W. G. Jeffords, well known citizens
of Colleton county, who were indict-
ed for larceny. They were found
guilty and the sentence of the court
was that they serve a sentence of
three months on the public works.
The attorney for the two men gave
notice of intention to appeal to the
supreme court, and they were ad-
mitted to bail pending the appeal in
the sum of $500 each.
The case was called for trial about
4:30 Tuesday afternoon, and was not
concluded until dark Wednesday
afternoon. The counsel for Jeffords
and Kinard asked that the jurors be
put upon their voire dire, and this
caused quite a delay in getting the
evidence started After securing
seven jurors on the case, the venire
was exhausted, and twenty extra jul
rors had to be drawn from the five
mile box. The question of relation
ship excluded most of those whose
names were called. The jury was
completed Wednesday morning, and
the balance of the day was consumed
in the trial.
The state charged that the two
men had stolen a pointer dog from
Ralph Rentz, and testimony was in
troduced to prove that in passing Mr.
Rentz's house they had taken the
dog in an automobile and carried it
to Colleton county where they lived,
a distance of some thirty-fve miles;
and that Mr.. Rentz and an officer OF
Colleton county went to the home of
one of the men and secured the dog.
The defense contended that as Mr..
Jeffords and Mr.. .Kinard were passing
in the neighborhood of Mr.. Rentz's S
a dog jumped into the car, that 1t
was forced out several times, but in
sisted on staying in it; that they had
no intention of stealing the dog, and
intended advertising it as found. 1t
was brought out that Mr.. Rentz had
offered to settle the case upon the
payment of $50 and the magistrates
costs, but that the men contended
they had been charged with stealing
and refused to settle it.
When Judge Mauldin passed sent
ence on the men, Mr.. Jeffords tainted
in court.
Nose Murray, who was convicted of
manslaughter in the killing of Cleve-
land Faust, was sentenced by Judge
Mauldin to serve two years and six
months.
Anna Woodberry, convicted Of
manslaughter in the killing of her
husband, James Woodberry, was
sentenced to serve six years.
Court was adjourned sine die upon
completion of the dog stealing case.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
e. w. Morris.

Olar, Jan. 26.-E. W. Morris, one
of the oldest and most highly respect
ed citizens of Olar, suffered stroke
of paralysis Monday night and died
at 5 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. He
was on the street after supper and
went to bed seeming to be perfectly
we'll. His wife awakened about 3
O'Clock finding him in this condition.
He leaves a wife and several grown
children.
Interment did not take place until
the arrival of one of his sons, Henry
o. Morris, who is attending the Bap-
tist seminary at Louisville, KY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Ehrhardt Teachers Entertained.

Ehrhardt, Jan. '25.-A pleasant
evening was spent Saturday at the
lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. WINS.
Carter near Ehrhardt by the teachers
of the Ehrhardt high school and by
others. A bountiful repast was serv-
ed in honor of the teachers, which,
together with the hospitality for
which this home is noted, was inn
mensely enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter are patrons OF
the Ehrhardt high school and are
held in the highest esteem by all the
teachers, as well as by all who know
them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
A Natural Plea.

'sDo you want the shoulders padd-
ed?" asked the tailor of the mother
who was buying a suit for her boy.
"No, mamma" pleaded her son,
"tell him to pad the knickerbockers." !"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

The pastor promises to preach next
Sunday at II a. m. on "The Ever
Ready Servant" At 1880 p. m. he
will preach the third in series OF
sermons on "The Second Coming OF
Christ" The subject of the sermon
for Sunday evening will be: "Some
Signs that Precede the Second Com
ing"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
Baptist Church Notes.

One hundred and ninety-three in
Sunday school last Sunday and S11.70
collection was a pretty good report,
but not as good as the Sunday be-
fore, when over 200 were present.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Wanted.-Men or women to take
orders among friends and neighbors
for the genuine guaranteed hosiery,
full line for men, women and chill
dren. Eliminates darning. We pay
Is cents an hour spare time, or
$4,000 a week for full time. Ex-
perience unnecessary. Write IN
TERNATIONiAL STOCKING MILLS,
Norristown, Pa. 3-S
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

The committee to solicit new sub
scriptions for the Baptist Courier re-
ports splendid success. 1t is expect
ed that the Courier, which is owned
by the denomination, will go into
practically every Baptist home in this
community.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Unusually large congregations at
tended services the last two Sun
days. They might be larger still and
more people helped, if they would
stir little earlier Sunday and get
to Sunday school and church. Why
not try it next Sunday, brother?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

For Sale-High Grade Ammoniat-
ed Fertilizers for cotton, corn, tobac-
CO, etc. Also Fish Scrap, Blood,
Tankage, Foreign Kainit, ETC.; Write
us for prices advising tonnage you
want. DAWHOO FERTILIZER
COMPANY, Box e0s, Charleston, s.
= 2-24n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

The public is cordially invited to
attend all the services.-Contributor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Frost Proof Cabbage Plants
Grown by the states most success
full planters, leading varieties. Post
paid: 40c, 100; s1.95, 500; s2.25,
1000. Express collect: 1000, 81. Is;
5000, $3.50; 10000, s1.25. BUR-
TON SALES CO., Burton, S. G. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICES,

Found-One Liberty bond. Owner
Identify J. G. SMOAK, Bamberg, s.
=. 1tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Orders taken for home made cakes.
MISS LLEWELLYN CLECKLEY,
phone 81, Bamberg, S. C. 1tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Lost-Savings pass book No. 538,
issued by Bamberg Banking Co. to
s. B. Hughes. Finder will please re-
turn to BAMBERG BANKING CO.,
Ramberg s. G.. 2-10p
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Salesman Wanted to solicit orders
for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Ad-
dress THE TODD OIL & PAINT CO.,
Cleveland, O. 1tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

Lost-On Sunday, January Oath,
cameo brooch. Reward for return to
MISS MARY MATHENY, Bamberg,
S. G.. 1tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

For Sale-Wocd for stove and
chimney, oak or pine. LELAND f.
SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

For Sale-One Rex visible type
writer; practically new. Cost $50,
will sell for $50. l.. B. FOWLER,
Bamberg, S. G.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-02-03

For SaIe-I have secured the
agency for the Acme and Defiance
Trucks. If you want good truck,
see me. B. F. FREE, Bamberg. tin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-07-13
COON VALLEY

Coon Valley, July 12-Mrs. Martha
Engebretson was laid to rest in the
EauClaire cemetery on the morning
of July 9th. Mrs. Engebretson for
merly lived IL Coon Valley and had a
host of friends in this community.
The following relatives drove up to
the funeral: Mrs. Anna K. Neprud
and son Carl, M. E. C. Anderson and
daughter Maud and Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car Anderson.
Mr.. G. p. Yang, a Chinese student
attending Beloit College, is spending
his vacation at the Karlana farm.
Mrs. MALTA Neprud and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Walby of Westby
and Superintendent Neprud and fam
lily Of Viroqua spent picnic Sunday
at the Karlanna farm in honor of Carl
Neprud who is soon to return to his
work with the Chinese government.
1t is frightfully dry in this vicinity
at present. The local showers that
have been making the rounds having
al Just missed this particular spot.
However, we are in luck some ways
as witness how our ball team finally
won a game, defeating Newton TO the
unharmonious tune of % to A. If con-
fidence will win ball games Coon Val
ley ought to fairly clean up things
from now on.
Oium Bros. of Westby have rented
the new garage building from Syreen
Haugen.
Miss Helen Anderson, superintend-
ent of the Currie Hospital at Roches-
ter, Minnesota, is visiting with Olga
Neprud.
The Acme Chautauqua will stage,
programs in Coon Valley July 23-4-5-6.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-07-13

Sometimes cats fare very well as
beneficiaries under wills. 1t was a
Partisan woman. a few years ago, who
left 10000 francs to her eat. On Its
death the money was to be spent on
elementary schools. The feline has
since died and the money distributed
according TO directions. In numerous
instances fortunes have been left to
found homes for cats and dogs. Some
times these Wills have been dictated
by love of animals while in others,
alas, they have beer written merely
for the purpose of getting even" with
grasping relatives
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-07-13
AROUND THECOUNTY
CHRISTTANA

Newry, July 12-Hot and dry. ev-
elybody wishing for rain. We ali
hope their wish viii come true.
Young peoples society here at New
~, Sunday night was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Christensen ac-
companied by Margaret Reed and their
little cousin MabIe, went to Lacrosse
to attend the circus.
Hans Sveum and family attended
the ball game at Cashton last Sunday.
Will Simpson and son Grin, recently
returned from a visit at Prairie du
CHEN with Mr.. Simpsons brother.
Mrs. liver Tryggestad is slowly re-
covering from her serious sick spell
Mrs. Overhagen, who recently re-
turned from two weeks stay in a.
Lacrosse hospital at Lacrosse is get
ting along nicely.
Alvin Johnson was seriously over
come by the heat.
R0CEpTTn