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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Wesley Chastain, of .Thamosville, were
recent guests of their mother, Mrs.
S. J. Hargrove.
Miss Nellie Holland left last Mon
day for Eufaula, where she. goes, IN
training in the hospital at that place
as nurse.
Miss Lois Mcleod has had as her
guest for the past week her cousin
Miss Eva Stevens, of Atlanta.
Miss Grace Collins spent few days
in Americas last week with her SIS
ter, Mrs. Thomas Laney.
Mrs. Eford, OF Montgomery, Ala,
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Stephens.
Miss Ina Snyder, of Ellaville, is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Grace
Collins.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
EEZY BRIEFS FROM
BUSY BRONWOOD
USE WHO COME AND GO,
ND ITEMS OF INTEREST
ALTERED FOR READERS.

= Liberty Bellies, three charming
= IddleS, will present a patriotic
IAN as the third lyceum attrac-
"a; a. me school auditorium on the
Hs OF the 18th inst. Throughout
mogTam will be woven a charm
'p ps. IN song and story pulsating
pa paJ9louSm. 1t is not only humor-
Il; aIu entertaining but purposeful.
"a oe to your interest to attend
u5ighttul entertainment.
i l[n d OF Mr.. Thomas Laney will
!, 10 learn that he had the mis-
,diro ol losing his right arm while
Snns5 10 duties on the railroad
,,ai He is now in a Savannah
Mn many friends OF Mrs. Bob Hill
wit - :. mccormack are sympathiz-
her, her," m, mem in the death Of their
AZ mi. Charlie Hawkins, who
MS nome in Americas Thurs
Az AZ 'a a;s baseball team came over
NJ hue @leeFnoon and were defeated
6o, Joys IN score of eight to two
,B snd nave played five games this
:" ana have lost only one.
I l. Jesse f. D, Henry entertained hi.
AZ a,,a aIs with tacky party or
N bo setiihg at his home in the
d d,,.; About forty guests reg.
Is 4p9rl1g the evening.
1 aft touSha Gunnels has returned
ata spending several weeks n
Paa ana now has as her CUES
Cd bsr OF Atlanta, who accom-.
d d: IL, Il, +. Hargrove, superintend.
'ae Colqaitt school, and Mrs
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

the charter of the Davis-Daniel Post,
which has recently been received
from national headquarters on the one
hand, and detailed reports from the
delegates sent to the caucus OF post
commanders and adjutants concerning
the plans for the state convention to
be held in Columbus July 4, 5 and g OF
this year.
Barbecue Big Success.
The "get together fellowship meet
ing held at the Chero-Cola club on
Thursday evening, when the post
members were hosts to all ex-service
men of the> county, eclipsed even the
expectations OF tn entertainment COM
mittee. The cue was we'll attended,
despite the very unsatisfactory wealth.
er conditions, and all present enjoyed
an interesting program. The special
addresses of the occasion were made
by Col. H. D. Russell, of Macon, and
Mr.. R. S. Roddenberry, of Moultrie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Full associated good
fellowship iUe Oire
service, not exclusive
in its field. No rights
reserved.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

4 self confessed organ
~ [re s1p With the selfish
r .,,otive to advertise the
% I'VE Build Spirit" in
DaWSO1l'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
A LITTLE CORNER OF HEAVEN.

There's little of heaven whe human beings
fell who fought well end the down below
The of souls, who slipped most day
a many damn(Lr be there if have way).
heaven full of the might have beens
the fight and their
But nota in who Knocked at anothers TALL
fellow CALL
of S barred tt the elect;
mth actually
the
grant there with the rascal souls love!
KENNETH GROESBECK
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
LOCAL NEGRO ONE OF
WILLIAMS ALLEGED VICTIMS
Jasper County Farmer Paid Fine for
John Greene and Took Him There.


John Greene. local negro, was one
of the alleged victims of John Viii
liams, the wealthy Jasper county farm
err who is charged with being respon-
sible for the murder of eleven negroes
on his plantation. A year or two ago
Greene, who was then scarcely grown,
went from Mr.. E. w. Hollingsworth' S
farm to Macon. His father, who work
ed for Mr.. Hollingsworth, not hear
ing from his boy, became uneasy
about him, and an investigation dis.
closed the fact that he was convicted
OF small offense at Macon and his
fine was paid by man named Viii
iiams in Jasper county. That was the
last heard of the young negro until
several days ago. when hee name ans
peared among those whose bodig
sweremdMgg on the Williams faEnas =
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Bert Durham will give the attendance Thursday the
u luncheon Dawson Rocker Whatszat? No. isn't baby roc
You don't Bert figured giving the single chance here lie want
to rock sometimes, too.
Wife Crying think of the HagueLes what the of
the place where much done towards promoting the
world?
Hub-Reno my dear-Boston Transcript
Did you get that one?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Kiwanis Means 1--WE Build" Fellows.

we all should give the Chamber of Commerce and
Dawson merchants in making the Community Sale rpno It'll put old
Dawson the map place where you'll find the right stuff the right
price, where you'll find good fellowship and hospitality This the stuff
that makes and Dawson has all Let's let the people know about it,
get EN- in and give EN- sample of it
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
Eclipse Sunday Night.

Few people in Bamberg knew be-
forehand that there was to be an
eclipse of the moon Sunday night,
consequently few persons observed
the lunar phenomena when it occur
red. Yet, the eclipse was one of the
clearest it has ever been the privilege
of Bamberg people to observe in
wears, and those who failed to observe
it missed a rare treat.
The moon was full Sunday night,
when it rose in the eastern skies at
sunset, the eclipse was on. 1t appear
ed to cover about one-half of the
moons surface, and the first intima-
ton most people had of an eclipse
was the fact that there was little
radiance coming from the lunar orb,
such as is generally expected when it
is full. The eclipse lasted for more
than one hour.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
Caught Burglar in Home.

J. w. Stewart, who lives few
miles from Bamberg, had rather
hair-raising experience Sunday night.
During the night he heard a noise
downstairs in his home, but first
Shought it was rats making the rack
ct. However, he got up to investi-
gate, and with shotgun in hand made
an investigation. AS he came near
the sound, he saw the outlines of a
man quickly making his exit from the
house, but could not get close enough
to stop him. On exploring the house,
he found that the burglar had col
Iected a. quantity of clothing and
other articles preparatory to carrying
them off, and only his sudden appear
ance on the scene stopped the theft.
The articles included his clothing
and shoes from his bedroom. He has
no idea who the burglar was, but he
states that he carried off nothing so
far as he can ascertain.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
BAMBERG APPEAL CASES.
Brabham VS.. Turner and Bamberg VS.
Dyer & Co. Heard.

In the state supreme court. last
week two appeal cases were heard
from Bamberg county. They were:
Brabham VS.. Turner, ct al, and G..
Frank Bamberg VS.. Dyer & co.
In the case of Bamberg VS., Dyer &
ct al, it is contended that the estate
of Mrs. Lura Brabham is indebted
to DR.. H., NJ. Brabham for board and
medical services over period of sew
eral years. T. E. Turner, one of the
benefciaries under the will Of Mrs.
Lura Brabham, contested the claim.
Mrs. Brabham lived with the family
of DR.. Brabham.
The case of Bamberg VS.. Dyer &
Co., the suit involves the payment
of a shipment of hay which Mr.. Bam-
berg contended was defective.
No decision in either case has yet
been rendered by the supreme court.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
GOES TO ORANGEBURG.
HI. d. Steedly Purchases Bakery In
Edisto City Recently. >

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
mond D. Steedly will learn with re-
gret of their intention to move to
Orangeburg in the near future. Mr..
Steedly has for some years past own
ed the City Bakery of Bamberg, and
for some time past has personally op-
Grated the bakery. Recently he has
purchased the bakery in Orangeburg
operated for some time past by W. O..
Hagan, formerly of Bamberg.
It is understood that Mr.. Steedly
will continue the operation Of the
City Bakery here, as we'll as operate
the Orangeburg bakery. Mr.. Steedly
purchased the bakery here several
years ago from the late Mr.. Kiigus,
the. veteran baker who died few
years ago. Mr.. Steedly is an expert
baker. He came here from Branch
vile, where he operated similar
business for a period of years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
WEALTHY STREET SWEEPER.
Saves His Money and is Now On Easy
Street.

Thomas Marrucci, street sweep
er, has purchased his twelfth residen-
tial property, paying Isaac H. Bur
ford a coal operator $4,000 for his
house in Lemon street, UniontoWn,
Pa. For eight years Marrucci, an
Italian Immigrant. has been receiV-
ing pay which started at $3.50 day
and was increased to $3.50 which he
now is receiving.
Marrucci's first investment from
his scant saving was a lot for S2OO
on which he built shack and reared
- children. From time to time ne
improved his holdings, and when the
war came he experienced his first
modest prosperity, receiving as much
as 25 per cent, returns a year on his
realty investments. The postwar
season with it's housing demand, fair
ly deluged him with revenue.
Marrucci still continues to clean
the streets of Uniontown and his ed
ucation does not yet include reading
and writing but this botiheTs the
white wing little.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
CARING FOR THE DESTITUTE.
Need for Organization to Prevent
Hunger is Suggested.

Several recent cases of destitution
in this community has caused the
suggestion to be made that some
definite organization should be ef-
fected in Bamberg to see that such
cases as these are properly taken care
of, that there should be no hum
ger in Bamberg or community.
1t is pointed out that the prevailing
conditions are certain to result in
much suffering in this county on the
part of the poor people, and unless
there is some sort of organized ef-
fort along this line, there is going
to be unnecessary suffering right
here in our midst. It is a known fact
that there are numerous families in
the county whose crops have utterly
failed ito bring them sufficient means
to keeping the wolf from their doors,
and in many instances these people
have nothing whatever to fall back
on. The result is bound to be suf-
fering unless they are cared for.
That any one should actually come
to suffering in Bamberg county is 2
condition unthinka BILE, and would be
calamity. Yet, The Herald has al
ready learned of at least one family
who have absolutely nothing other
than what is given them. Some of
these people, in fact the majority of
them no doubt, are victims of Cir
cumstances and under ordinary con-
ditions could easily make living.
Many of them will suffer, perhaps,
rather than beg, and with the wealth
this county possesses, it would be
nothing less than a disgrace that any
one should actually suffer in our
midst.
Some time ago the city council at
tempted to put the charities of the
community on business basis, and
some steps were taken ito perfect an
organization whose specific business
It would be to look out for all destl-
tute cases. The plan was, briefly
stated, for a member of council to act
with Representatives of the red cross,
the Baptist, Methodist and Presby-
terian churches, to whom all reports
of need might be reported. The cases
would be investigated and help given
according to the needs of the suffer-
ing ones. This organization has nev-
er been perfected, and The Herald
suggests that the plan be hurried
through, so that there might be some
one whose specific business it will be
to receive reports Of destitute cases
and see that they are properly cared
for. The need is imperative.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
CoIored Home Burns.

Tuesday night the home of Koon
Brabham, colored, on Railroad ave-
nue. was destroyed by fire. The fire
was discovered in an unoccupied
room about ten o'clock, and had
made such headway before discov-
cry that nothing could be done to
save it. Brabham was away from
home at the time, but his wife and
children we're in the house. Very lit
tie of the household effects were sav-
ed.
The fire attracted large crowd
to the scene. The house was large
frame dwelling and was quickly raz-
ed to the ground.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
HITCH IN ARTESIAN WE'LL.
Strainer Let Down To Keep Out Sand
and Cannot Be Removed.

Work on boring the new artesian
we'll in Bamberg is at standstill for
the present. Last week the well had
reached a depth of 440 feet, and was
penetrating a strata of white gravel
sand, which scientists say is the bed
of a primeval or medieval ocean. The
inlet of sand into the cavity of the
we'll was so great that the copper
strainer was let down to keep out
the sand while the drilling was going
on. The suction of the well was
found to be so great that the strainer
cannot be moved one way Or rthe
other, and consequently nothing is
being done at this time until it can be
either removed or arrangements made
to carry the we'll on as a six inch, in
stead of eight inch, proposition.
The Bamberg artesian well is at
tracing the attention of geologists
far and near on account of the Pc
culiar objects found therein, includ-
ing bits of wood at a depth of 426
feet. Specimens of the wood and
other objects have been sent to Prof.
Taber, of the University Of South
Carolina, who promises to give some
scientific facts concerning these finds.
The Bamberg artesian well is to be
a modern affair. 1t was planned to
let down the strainer at the bottom of
the well to keep the sand out of the
flow of water. The strainer is the
most modern invention of it's kind,
and is made of copper and steel, and
costs, lit is stated, $40 a foot. This
loss though, will not fall on the COM
missioners of public works, it is un-
derstood. Under the original plan
of the commissioners, the we'll could
be deepened at any time when the
flow was found to be inadequate, by
continuing with six inch bore. Un-
less THE strainer can now be removed,
though, it will be necessary to push
the well on with a six inch bore in
order to carry on the drilling inside
of the strainer, which is eight inches
in diameter.
The we'll now has a flow of water
but it is not sufficient ito meet the
demands of the town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
The Book Club.

Mrs. G. F. Bamberg very delight
fully entertained the Friday After
noon Book club at it's last meeting.
This club was formally known as the
Self-Culture club, but at this meet
ing it was unanimously voted to
change it to a book club, in order to
enter upon a broader course of stuoy.
The programme committee, con-
sisting Of Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Jr.,
chairman, Mrs. E. H. Henderson and
Mrs. H. N.'Folk, is putting much
time and thought into the making out
of programmes for the next few
months.
An instructive article upon the
value Of Bible stories in child's edu-
cation was read by Mrs. Bamberg, and
Mrs. Copeland brought out some very
interesting points on this subject.
This was followed by delightful Sc
lections on the victrola.
Mrs. Francis Bamberg assisted the
hostess in serving tempting salad
course with tea.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on Friday afternoon, Oct. 81,
at the home of Mrs. c. R. Brabham,
Sr.-Contributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
Awards Made Faithful Members.

The Sunday school Of the Method
ist church under the efficient leader
ship of A. B. Utsey is doing splen-
did work. Advanced methods are
used and interest is on the increase.
Considerable interest was manifest
ed last Sunday when quite number
received pins for a perfect record
during the past three months. This
record calls for a prepared lesson, a
contribution and regular attendance
every Sunday for the time specified.
Those who had perfect scores were
called to the chancel and an inspir-
ing talk given them by President j..
G. Guilds, of Columbia college. The
following are those who were ward
ed pins and it is expected that larg-
er number will be on hand at the
next award:
MIRIAM Kinard, Efie Brabham,
Bennie Lou Smoak, William NC
Crackin, Ruth Jones, D. j. Delk, Jr.,
Mary Aldrich Wyman, Pearl Phillips,
Urma Utsey, Bertha Kirsch, Virginia
Padgett, May Hooks, Lena Rhoad,
Julia. Price, Inez Kirkland, James
SNYDER, Maytrude Brabham.
The above list does not include
those in the primary and beginners
departments.- s.-Contributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
TAX BOOKS ARE OPEN.
"Uncle JIM Zeigler Has the Honor
of Being First Taxpayer.

The tax books for the collection of
state and county taxes were opened
Saturday by Treasurer G. A. Jen-
nings October 18th is the regular
time for THE opening of the tax
books
Uncle Jim" Zeigler, Bamberg
county's veteran coroner, was the
first to present himself to the treas
urre to pay his taxes. "Uncle jim"
usually has this honor, and was on
hand when Mr.. Jennings opened his
Office for business Saturday morning.
Abe Reed, colored tax payer, was
the second ito pay taxes, followed by
several other early taxpayers, in
e1uding A. NJ. Barnes, of Bamberg,
whom nobody can accuse of ever be-
ing in debt to any one.
After the first rush, Treasurer
Jennings was allowed the pleasure Of
taking things easy. There is no rush
on now.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
LITTLE DEMAND FOR MULES.
Eight Good Animals Sold for Taxes
Saturday for $196.

Those who have an idea that the
good old times have returned sus-
tanned a shock Saturday, when eight
mules and horses were auctloned of
at the court house for taxes. The
animals had been taken under tax
execution against B. Newsom, form
erly a live stock dealer of Denmark,
and when the auctioneer wound up
the sale and counted the cash, it was
found that the eight, composed OF
three horses and five mules, had
brought the munificent sum Of s196.
These mules were not the best in
the world, but stock men say they
were about the grade that sold for
around $4,000 each a year or two
ago. A peculiar thing about the sale
was that the horses sold so much
better than the mules, which is re-
versal of former conditions. The
mules sold as low as $500, and the
horses as high as $4,000 each, the
others hanging between these figures.
Under the law in regard to tax ex-
ecution sales, the owner has the right
of redeeming the property sold for
taxes any time in six months after
the sale by paying the sum the prop
erty was bid off at, costs an dinter-
est on the money.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
The Town and County.

The colored graded school opened
Monday with large enrolment.
The drought continues. There
has been no rain in Bamberg in sew
eral weeks.
The Dutch weather prophet pre-
diets a season Of cold weather TO
strike this section about the 25th OF
October.
A pageant will be presented at tine
Methodist church next Sunday even
ing, October %, at 1880 o'clock, by
members of the Sunday school. Don't
miss it. The public is cordially in
vited to be present.
DR.. G.. W. Garland, adjutant of the
local U. C. V. camp, requests The
Herald to say that he is prepared to
issue certificates to any veterans con-
templating attending the general re-
union insuring them the privilege OF
securing reduced railroad fares to the
reunion. All veterans must secure
certificates from their local camp be-
fore they can purchase reduced rate
tickets to the reunion.
J. D. Cleckley, of Cope, sustained
the loss of five purebred Hampshire
hogs last week from Chinaberry
poisoning, it is stated. DR.. M. G..
Smith, Orangeburg county veterina-
rian, investigated the case, and ad-
monishes farmers to keep their hogs
away from Chinaberries, as they are
a deadly poison to swine, though, ap-
parently not harmful ito horses, mules
or cattle. Mr. Cleckley's hogs ate
the berries, which caused their death,
it is stated.
The new Orangeburg road is pro-
viding a source of great temptation
ITO speedsters. When the Orange
burg-Carl'sle foot ball game was
staged here recently, five Orangeburg
autoists were arrested in Orange
burg county for speeding, over this
fine road. Some of them were dis
missed, others were fined SIS each,
and the fines of some were remitted
on condition that the offenses be not
repeated. Those against whom cases
were docketed were: Harry Keller,
"A. L. Dukes, J. G. Wannamaker, Jr.,
and J. B. Seignious. A "speed cop"
is employed to patrol this road.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
COUPLE CONVICTED.
Prison Sentence Imposed on Spartazl-
burg Physician and Woman.

Greenville, Oct. ia verdict OF
guilty was rendered in the federal
court this morning in the case of
DR.. J. F. Williams and Mrs. Maude
McCabe of Spartanburg county,
charged with conspiracy to violate
the Mann white slave act. A sem
tence Of two and half years in the
Atlanta penitentiary and fine Of
$1,000 was imposed upon DR.. Will
liams and sentence of year and a
day in the West Virginia state prison
upon Mrs. McCabe. A motion for a
new trial was refused and notice of
intention to appeal was given. The
defendants are in the county jail
here tonight. 1t is expected that
efforts will be made at once by at
torneys to secure their release on bail
pending the appeal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT.
Only Three Farm Loan Applications
Accepted in Bamberg.

The long waited for information
concerning the applications to the
national farm loan board for money
was received last Saturday by num-
Der of applicants, and brought with it
disappointment on every side. Quite
a number of farmers in this communi-
ty had made applications for loans
months ago, and their interest and
anticipation was kept at white heat
for several weeks past by the several
and various announcements concern
ing the working out of the details of
the loans.
The information received by II
local applicants for loans Saturday
was to the effect that every one, with
the exception of three, had had their
applications rejected.
Three loans, one for $4,000, one
for $4,000, and one for S5,400, were
accepted by the farm loan board, and
all the others heard from refused.
No reasons were given for THE re-
lection of the applications, though it
was stated that the reason may be as
certained upon application by the
applicant only.
The applications were made
through THE local farm loan associa-
ton, Of which w. E. Free is the Sec
retary.
The farmers making applications
for loans had anticipated no difficulty,
upon the various announcements Of
the terms, of securing this federal
aid, and were looking for this to be
of vital advantage to them during
the coming winter and the next crop
year in their farming operations.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-10-20
Bridge Club Entertained.

The Bridge club was entertained
very delightfully."- on Friday by Mrs.
X. C. Riley. There were three tables
of players present and after the usual
five games were played, dainty prizes
were awarded and salad course and
coffee were served. Those present
announced that the time of the next
meeting will be changed to Thurs
day morning at eleven o'clock at the
home of Mrs. J. G. Lewis. Every one
was urged to be on hand promptly
Contributed