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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
Birthday Party.

On last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mayor and Mrs. LaVerne
Thomas abotu fifty little children
were delightfully."- gathered together
for a delightful celebration of the
seventh and eighth birthdays of lit
tie LaVerne and Elizabeth Thomas.
Much fun was afforded the youngs-
ters by several amusing contests and
ring games. Afterwards the little
tots were called upon the front porch
where there were two prettily ap-
pointed tables each having as CEN
terpiece a large white cake bearing
tiny pink candles. Pink ice cream and
cake were served. The favors were
paper baskets upon which were past
ed miniature pictures Of the little
host and hostess. Little Miss Eliz-
abeth Wemple, of Florence, as honor
guest, received a dainty crepe de
chine handkerchief as a souvenir Of
this happy Observation-Disclosures.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
SCHOOL OPENED MONDAY.
No Public Exercises Held; Chapel
Used for Class Rooms.

The Bamberg graded and high
school opened Monday morning. Con-
trary to the usual practice, no public
opening exercises were held this year.
This was due to the fact that during
the past summer it was found nee
essary, to accommodate the ever in
creasing enrolment Of the school, to
cut up the auditorium into additional
class rooms.
The enrolment on Monday was
large, and some of the classes are Sc
ricusly over-crowded. 1t is quite
apparent that better school facilities
must be furnished, or Bamberg chill
dren are going to suffer in conse-
quence.
All Of the teachers were present
Monday morning. The following
form the faculty of the graded school
this session:
First grade-N1iss Eunice Galphin.
Second grade-Miss Claire Connor.
Third grade-Miss Nell McCants.
Second and third grades-Miss
Marion Cason.
Fourth grade-Miss Margie Sea-
wright.
Fifth grade-Miss Lillian Martin.
Sixth grade-Mrs. Mamie Muir
daugh.
Seventh grade-Miss Ethel Sandi-
fer.
High school:
Latin and first English-Miss
Frances Creighton.
Mathematics and science-Miss
Hattie Newsom.
History and science-N. P. Smoak,
Jr.
English and French-Leon NJ. Con-
nor.
Mathematics P. Allen, super
intendent.
Mr.. Smoak, Mr.. Connor and Miss
Cason are new members of the facul-
ty this session. All of the other
teachers have taught in the graded
school before.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
GOOD ELECTRIC SERVICE.
Marked Improvements Since the In
stallation Of New Machinery.

It is a we'll known trait of human
nature to kick when things are wrong
and to say nothing when things 20 on
smoothly This has been especially
true of the electric service in the city
of Bamberg. During the months
when the service was bad, complaints
were fast and furious. Nobody mas
thought much about the service late
ly, which means that they have few
kicks to make. AS matter of fact
under the management of the COM
missioners, G.. NJ. Dickinson, c. W.
Rentz and E. C. Hays, and the sup
erintendent, Leon P. Tobin, Bamberg
is receiving the best service which
this town has had in many years.
As the patrons already know, the
electric plant has recently been i'm
proved and repaired throughout, and
the promised improvement in service
has been materialized. 1t is a rare
thing now for the current to be cut
off, and when it is cut off, it is for
only few minutes to make some
necessary changes. Both Of the en-
gines at the power house have been
repaired by the LON bard Iron Works,
of Augusta, who had an expert ma
chinist here for several weeks. Other
improvements have also been made,
including the installation Of an elec-
trio water pump, which is one Of the
prettiest pieces of machinery in op-
GRAFTON in this town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
McNIahOn-Smoak.

Pacolet, Sept. 11.-An early au'
tumn marriage which came as dis
tinct surprise to a wide circle OF
friends was that of Miss Agnes Nc
Mahon to John T. Smoak, which was
solemnized Thursday evening in
Spartanburg by the Rev. S. T. Hall
man, pastor of the Lutheran church
Following the ceremony the couple
left for Washington, Baltimore and
New York. After a couple Of weeks
they will return here for few days
visit to the brides mother, Mrs
George T. Hendrix, before going to
Hudson, N. c., where Mr.. Smoak
holds responsible position with the
Southern railway.
Mrs. Smoak is young woman OF
exceptional personal charm, being OF
the blonde type of beauty. She is
also a musician of rare talent both
in violin and piano.
Mr.. Smoak is originally from BAN
berg, at one time holding position
here with the railroad, but for past
year has been living in Hudson
where they will reside in the future
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
Chiropractor Here Friday.

DR.. c. H. Wadsworth, D. c., of
Orangeburg, was in the city Friday
arranging business matters in this
city. DR.. Wadsworth is a regular
chiropratic practitioner with Offices
in Orangeburg, and he has made ar
rangements to spend Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday afternoons in this
city. Chiropractic treatment of bodi-
ly ills has come into popularity dur
ing the past few years. DR.. Wads-
worth has recently located in Orange
burg and is building up large prac-
tice throughout this section. He has
arranged for the publication of
number of informative advertise
ments to appear in The Bamberg Her
aid, the first of which will be found
in today's issue.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
KEARSE

Kearse, Sept. 12.-G. E. Ritter at
tended the Mason's picnic and barbe-
cue at Fairfax on the 9Th and re-
ports a good time.
Miss Hilda kearse left on the 9th
for Bath, where she will teach the
coming session.
Miss Ettie Kearse has returned to
her home after a pleasant visit to
friends and relatives in Bamberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. O.. Brabham, Of
Olar, visited at the home of H. B.
Breland on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Folk have a
little stranger in their home-it's a
bouncing baby boy.
We are glad to report that B. V.
Kearse is improving after recent
illness.
Miss Agnes Kearse is visiting
friends in the Colston section.
Rev. C. E. Peeler filed his regular
appointment at Kearse church Sum
day afternoon. His congregation is
glad to have him back after vaca-
tion at Glenn Springs and other
places.
Mrs. A. w. Brabham is in Au-
gusta, having bee9 called there on
account of the serious illness of her
father
School will soon open in our COM
munity and our little boys will re-
luctantly lay aside their fishing canes
and gather up books and pencils for
another years work.
Sad to relate, Mr. Editor, but we
believe that our "little men" are bet
ter fishermen than our older ones.
It is reported that L. w. Ritter and
J. S. Breland tried the fnny tribe at
Broxton Bridge last week and came
back awful hungry.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
COMMUNITY MEETING.
1t Took the Form of Picnic and Was
a Splendid Success.

The all day community meeting
held recently by Miss Emma J. Warn
and ]. D. Brandon, home and farm
demonstration agents for Bamberg
county, at Denmark, was quite a sue
cess.
The meeting took the form of a pic
mic, as it was held in the lovely oak
grove in front of the attractive Coop-i
er home in old Denmark. Seats and
tables were built out under the big
trees so that the assembled crowd
could sit in comfort to see the dem
onstrations and hear the talks and
lectures; and Notwithstanding the
fact that the thermometer hovered
around hundred all day, at least
200 men, women and children gath
cred for the meeting.
The programme included the cook
ing of a whole dinner in As minutes
in steam pressure cooker by Miss
Elolse Cave, agent in Barnwell coun-
ty; churning demonstration by Miss
Nan Forney, dairy specialist, a dem
onstration in making grape jelly and
grape juice by Miss Mabel Harper,
former county agent in Marion coun-
ty; and talk on marketing by Miss
Bessie Harper, district agent on mar
keting, and one on soil building by
A. H. Ward, county agent of Darling
ton county. Inspiring talks were also
made by Miss Warn and Mr.. Brandon.
Much interest was added to the
meeting by the attractive club songs
and yells given by the club boys and
girls who were present. A delight
full picnic dinner was served by the
ladies present. A great deal of the
success of the meeting is due to the
untiring efforts and work of Miss
Lille Cooper, who is president of the
Woman's Council of Bamberg county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH.
Little Louise Free Dies From Injuries
in Fall From Auto.

Louise Free, youngest daughter of
Mrs. Lizzie NJ. Herndon, died Satur-
day night at 500 from injuries sus-
tanned Friday afternoon when she fell
from moving automobile. The
news of the death of the little girl
came as a great shock to her many
relatives and friends, few Of whom
knew that she had met with an acci-
dent.
Friday afternoon Louise was re-
turning from the swimming place
on the Edisto river with party OF
friends. Her attention was attracted
to some object by the roadside, and
she was attempting to get out Of the
car when she suddenly lost her hold
and fell to the ground. She was
dazed by the fall, but apparently
was not seriously hurt. She got back
into the car, it is said, and
came on home, walking from the car
to the home on Railroad avenue.
Medical assistance was summoned,
but it was not thought that her con-
dition was in any way serious.
Saturday afternoon members of the
family noticed that her condition
had suddenly taken serious turn,
and early in the evening she breath
ed her last.
The funeral and interment were
held Sunday afternoon at Southend
cemetery in the Free family plot.
Rev. George P. White, of the Bap-
tist church, conducted the services,
which was a most touching one.
About twenty-five of the little play
mates and class mates of the Sun
day school and graded school at
tended the burial in a body, singing
one of the familiar Sunday school
songs of which she was fond, and
tossing flower on the grave in loving
remembrance of their little friend
who had been so suddenly called
away.
Little Louise was II years of age.
and was in the sixth grade at the
graded school the past session. She
was expecting to enter the seventh
grade Monday morning. Her father,
the late G. B. Free, who was clerk OF
court in Bamberg from the forma-
ton of the county until his death,
died several years ago. She is sur
vived by her mother and step-fath-
er, w. P. Herndon, and large fami-
ly of brothers and sisters. Several
half brothers acted as pallbearers.
She was an unusually bright and
sweet little girl who had many
friends among the children and
grown-ups. She is especially remem'
bered by the talented way in which
she could recite. Her recitations in
the school and Sunday school have
a member of the Baptist church, hav-
ing surrendered her life to her Lord
often been remarked upon. She was
several years ago.,A large number of
floral offerings on the grave bore
mute testimony to the love in which
she was generally held.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

A colored man was in town Satur-
day afternoon with quartette of
young alligators, which he was offer
ing for sale. He stated that he hap
pened upon a gator "nest'' about a
mile from New Bridge, on the Edisto
river, few days ago. 1t is not nec-
essary to say that the mother alli-
gator was absent. The man took ad-
vantage of her absence and made
away with the little fellows, which
are about seven or eight inches long.
It is not known whether he found a
purchaser.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
CARLISLE OPENS WEDNESDAY.
Arrangements Made To Begin the
Next Session Next Week.

Arrangements are being completed
to begin the next session of Carlisle
school on Wednesday, September 21.
Final touches are now being put on
the dormitories> for the reception of
the young gentlemen.
Students will begin to arrive in
Bamberg next Monday. The greater
number will be here by Tuesday
night, and the formal opening will
take place Wednesday morning. Glass
work will begin Thursday. All trains
Monday and Tuesday will be met by
faculty members.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
The Town and County.

The first ginners' report was is
sued Thursday. Preliminary hgures
show that Bamberg county ginned 80
bales of cotton to the first of Sep
tember, compared with Ga bales to
the same date last year.
This letter may not be up to the
standard for spelling and punctua-
ton, but it rings of very fine sentl-
ment; it is from subscriber in a
neiehboring county: 'dear sir this
far my percription. The prere-
ouisite was included with the letter
and thankfully received.
J. C. Kearse, A. NJ. Brabham, Col.
w. C. Duncan and Capt. Lewis b.
Stabler attended the meeting of Wof-
ford alumni in Orangeburg last Fri
day night. Mr. Kearse was elected
executive committeeman from Bam-
berg county. A Wofford association
was formed at the meeting.
Misses Annie Louise Thomas and
Mabel Elizabeth Gillian, both of Den
mark, have received scholarships
from Bamberg county to Winthrop
college. The scholarship examination
was held at the court. house during
the early Fart of July, and the award
was announced last Friday.
The Methodist Woman's Mission
ary society will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. E. o. Kirsch on Tues
day afternoon, 4:30 O'Clock. She will
be assisted in entertaining by Miss
Cleckley and Mrs. Klauber. This IS
the first meeting for some weeks and
is important, so the hostess desires a
full attendance.
Fred Sanders, of this city, has re-
ceived an appointment to a scholar
ship to the Citadel from Bamberg
county. The examination was held
in July, but the result was announced
only a few days ago, after Mr.. Sand
ers had enrolled at Clemson college.
He will leave for the Citadel at the
opening of the institution.
"Bill' Whitesides has arranged to
enter Bailey Military institute,
Greenwood, the coming session. Bill
made quite reputation for himself
in baseball athletics during the past
summer, developing into one of the
best amateur pitchers in the state,
1t is understood that young White
sides will be prominently connected
with Bailey's nine during the next
base ball season.
The Southern Railway has discon-
tinued the ticket Office at Midway,
which is now flag station. The post
Office at Midway was discontinued
several years ago, the patrons now
being served by the R. F.. D. service.
The disintegration of Midway has
progressed steadily for some years.
The older inhabitants of this section
relate that many years ago Midway
was the principal railroad point in
this section, freight being hauled
from there to Ehrhardt, WATERFORD
and other points. There were then a
number of prosperous stores in Mid
way, and during the stage coach days
there was a well known hotel located
in Midway, at which many prominent
men stopped enroute to Augusta.
There are now only two or three
small stores in the town, and only a
few inhabitants.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

KEARSE-Died Saturday morn
ing, September 10, at 3:15 o'clock,
Hattie Kearse, wife Of Henry Kearse,
sister of Jacob Hamilton. Mother OF
six children. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. R. A. Cottingham,
D. D., at Hamilton Grove church Sun
day, Sept. 11.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
CARD OF THANKS.

I desire to take this method of ex-
pressing my sincere thanks and ap-
probation to all those who were so
kind and helpful to us during the re-
cent illness and death Of my wife.
wish to assure all these friends that
their kindness is fully appreciated.
(Signed) J. NJ. MCKENZIE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

Liberty Bonds-If you are thinking
of selling your Liberty Bonds see us
at once, as we are in the market for
$4,000 worth. We will pay you New
York quotations. FIRST NATIONAL
BANK, Bamberg, S. c.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Rent-Building 30xS0, con-
crete floor, electric lights, water, on
Southern railroad track. Will make
a good wareroom, garage or store
house. Formerly used by Bamberg
Bottling Co. See T. QUICKER, Bam-
berg, S. c. 1o-o-n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
DENMARK BUREAU
Death of Mrs. HartZOg.
J. E. Steadman, Manager.

Denmark, Sept. 13.-Mrs. ]. A.
Hartzog died at her home four miles
south of here last Sunday morning.
She leaves surviving her, her hus-
band, J. A. Hartzog, and several chill
dren. Interment took place Sunday
afternoon at 5 o'clock at Double
Pond church.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
Personal Mention.

Rev. and Mrs. O. J. Frier, who
have been spending their vacation in
Florida, have returned.
J. w. Northrup is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. briggs, OF
Jacksonville, Fla, are visiting rela-
tives here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

During the past fiscal year nation
al soldiers homes for disabled sold
iers admitted 4,63O, former service
men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

Wanted-Abruzzi rye. Quote pric-
es and furnish sample. State amount
on hand and whether sacked in even
sacks or not. GRAHAM SEED &
STOCK CO., Bamberg, S. C. tin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

After August 1st I will sell only
for cash. I will have no books and
will not charge anything. G. O..
SIMMONS.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

Refners of the United States re-
ported a production of 41,544 ounces
of platinum materials during 1920.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

Graded School Opens Today.
The Denmark graded school will
begin the next session Thursday
morning, September 18th. 1t is
thought that the enrolment this year
will be larger than ever.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15
Leave For College.

Philip Cox, Robert Lee Zeigler,
Francis Zeigler, Harold Sojourner,
and David Hutto will leave within
the next few days for Clemson col
lege.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Sale-Twenty-five feet Of 4
Ninch double-ply leather belt. Has been
used a short time. Will sell at half
price of new belt. HERALD OFFICE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Sale-Fulghum seed oats in
even weight sacks. 75c per bushel
f. o. b. Bamberg. H. H. STOKES,
Bamberg, S. C. TIN
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

Cash for your old cars-Used parts
for all makes of cars at bargain
prices. COLUMBIA VULC. & TRUCK
CO., Columbia, S. C. 10-13-p.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Sale-Lot Of second hand
frames, doors, sash, and blinds. JNO.
F. FOLK, Bamberg, S. c.. tin
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Cypress Shingles - Sawed, any
length, any width. Prompt delivery.
]. NJ. CARTER, Smoaks, S. c., R. D.
D. No. 2. 10-6
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Sale-Gasoline engine and
grist mill; practically new; will sell
at bargain. B. D. CARTER, Bam-
berg, S. C. tin
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

For Sale-One good scale, one Re-
public truck, 1 ton. TOM QUICKER,
Bamberg, S. G. 10-6-n
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Hunting Notice.-All persons are
hereby warned not to hunt on
any of my lands In Bamberg county.
H. c. FOLK, Bamberg, S. G. 9-15n
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For Sa1e-Wood for stove and
chimney, oak or pine. LELAND F.
SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. G. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Rent-Apartments on Main
street. Apply to JOHN F. FOLK,
Bamberg, S. G.. - tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-15

For Sale Best quality domestic
lump coal, always on hand. THE
COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. C.. tin
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
DR.. Crane and the Hotel Commonwealth

,. Question - Commonwealth Hotel stock.
i>indly give your views as to the deslra-
pity of this stock an investment for a
WIDOW; One director is DR.. Frank Crane
ana ana this partly led me to subscribe. I
completins payments. have paid $500 and
owe $500, and now the company has writ
ten that they reserve the right to sell
shares IN arrears charging expenses, in
Guiding commission. Would you advise me
to complete the payments?M W. c.
Answer-Dr. Frank Crane may be a
good essayist for some tastes, but the
fact that he is on the Hotel Common
wealth directorate does not make the
stock good incstment for widow or
any one else. When this concern turns
its energies, or at least part Of them.
rom selling securities to building the
Eotel, its stock and debentures may be
entitled to some consideration from an
investment point OF View Not before.
We cannot advise you about completing
your payments because we do not know
the terms Of the contract you signed.
III some cases the Hotel Commonwealth
people have gone into court and forced
their subscribers to pay up for the
stock.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-23
A Melon or a Lemon3

ouestton-The. Southern Pacific Company
Sqt sado Stock AS naya ss
cular issued by the COMPANY the glst Of
has se 20 pe as Tns
Including ss,75o,ooo cash. which viii b.
known in future as the Paciac Oil Com
the privilege Of buying stock in tnc new W
company share for share. at SIS. Now
is BY the gonshern 1hf Paoiao as%
stockh olders and It looks to as though
tthhey they wSTs srsaaS asked to ~ for
and II so is this not an assessment rather
than Ia = melon, It further appears that
really worth cdnsderably ,nore. Tho iT moro q
hs ss'S SaEa 0 y, ls wo5th the ors
The stoclsholder is therefore, forced to pay
the the assessment in order to protect his
savsiIene southsne P.co please case ten me whst ths
the proceeds OF the sale Of Pacific Oii
s,s stock ,s OF course. after the payment Of Of
worth that much more than before 11,s.
regarding the loss Of the oil property.
ponuIar Dor In sp1Te m or or that assessments are not
81 o. the right to buy the oil stock? Can
- tre snv rashss 81 De soid. and If SO. what value
Answer-To be sure. the asse+s of
company belong to the stockholders
put our understanding of the Southern
facific case is that the company paid
out considerable money in developing
its on properties and the SIS payment
is made in part to reimburse the com.
psany: Most Of this money goes INTO
5ne treasury Of the Southern Pacific
company. IT the company is giving
stocKholders stock in q companv FOR
Sl5 share and it is worth considerable
more than that, as you say, we do not
call this an assessment, but rnalon
- stockhol6er does not wish to 90
INTO this new company he may sci! hi:
rights, recently worth S26 each. Sure
~ that is melon. No one could hive
mad an idea that Southern Pacific stccS
was selling about par unless to dis
count TINS affair. We cannot advise
you regarding the purchase of the OF!