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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
The Denmark Road.

Supervisor Smoak has started the
work of building the link Of the Au-
ta-Charleston highway from Den
mark to Bamberg with the county
chain gang. The gang has been at
work on the road for several days,
and fine progress is being made on
this work. The state highway COM
mission has granted federal aid for
this work as we'll as the work under
contract. 1t will be recalled this road
was built new under Supervisor
Bruce's administration, and not a
great deal of grading and changes
are necessary. In view of this fact,
Mr.. Smoak considered that the work
could be done much cheaper by the
chain gang than by letting out the
contract.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
Mrs. Smith EntertainS.

Mrs. Geo. S. Smith was at home to
the Self Culture club Friday after
noon. The club has taken on new
life and planning very attractive
and instructive course of literary
work for the winter.
The topic for the afternoon was
"Music as an aid in the development
of character" Mrs. J. F. Carter
read the principal paper, a round
table discussion of which was led by
Mrs. B. D. Carter. "Music for chill
dren," by Mrs. C. E. Black. "Ryth-
mic music for little ones by Mrs. n.
n. Folk. Vocal solo, Mrs. H. N.
Folk. Piano solo, Nrs. E. H. Hender-
son. At the close of the programme
the hostess served delicious punch
with cake. In addition to the club
members the invited guests were Mrs.
J. F. Lane, Mrs. A. S. Easterling,
Mrs. G. G. Padgett and Mrs. j. A.
Murdaugh. The club will meet with
Mrs. G.: F. Bamberg on October 9Th.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
The Confederate Reunion.

DR.. G. w. Garland, of the local
camp of the U. C. ", has received
notice from Major General c. A.
Reed, state commander, of the annual
reunion to be held in Chattanooga,
Tenn, on October 25th to 9th. The
letter states that it will be necessary
for all camps to pay 10c a member
to the chief of staff, at New Orleans
prior to the meeting in order to have
representation.
Special rates are being arranged on
all railroads to the Chattanooga meet
ing, and probably will be one cent a
mile. There will be no absolutely
free entertainments, the letter states
but board will be provided in private
homes at 81 to 81 per day, and at
hotels at 81 to So per day for rooms
only. Meals will be secured at res
taurants, and the committee states
that it will see that there is no in
crease.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
DEFENDANTS WIN FOR 3rd TIME.
Bradley Calhoun Suit Again Decided
in Allendale Court.

Allendale, Sept. 24.-The court of
common pleas adjourned here late
Yesterday evening, having disposed
of only three cases of any import
ance.
The Bradley VS.. Calhoun land suit,
which involved the title to one Of
the most valuable farms of this Sec
ton, resulted in q verdict for the ae-
fen dant. This was the third trial of
this case, the supreme court having
granted new trials in both the
former verdicts. 1t is understood
that the attorneys for the plaintiffs
will make another appeal.
This has been one of the hardest
fought legal battles this county had
ever witnessed, the plaintiffs being
represented by the Hendersons, OF
Aiken. Harley and Blatt and Brown
and Bush of Barnwell, and R. P.
Searson of the local bar. Holman
and Boulware, of Barnwell, repre-
sented the defendants.
The Seaboard Air Line railroad won
both of two large damage suits
against the company, one of which
was the famous Walker case, a suit
for 500. 900. which has been tried in
this and Barnwell counties three
times. Judge Shipp directed a YER
dict for the defendant company. 1t
is understood that the case will be
appealed. Harley and Blatt and R.
P. Searson represented the defendant
company and Holman and Boulware
the plaintiffs.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
CHANGE WILL BE ASKED.
Counsel for Williamson Wishes to
Have Trial in Another County.

Affidavits have been prepared by
counsel for R. O. Williamson, chrag-
ed with the murder of Ham Brabham
in Ehrhardt, seeking change of
venue in this case. Mr.. Williamson's
affidavit sets out that he does not be-
lieve he can secure fair and
unbiased trial in this county and
seeks to have the trial removed to
some other county.
Afidavits have been prepared, in
reply, setting forth that there is no
feeling against Williamson in this
county to prevent a. fair trial, and
there is no reason why the defendant
in the case cannot receive full justice
in Bamberg county.
1t vii! be recalled that Williamson
was tried last winter for murder and
found guilty of manslaughter. A
sentence of ten years was imposed.
The case was appealed to the supreme
court, which granted a new trial on
the ground, principally, that the wife
of the defendant, a material witness,
was physically unable to attend the
trial, holding at the same time that
the defendant was entitled to the
presence in court of his wife, even
though she were not a material wit
ness.
The case was called for trial again
at the present term of court, and a
continuance was granted on the same
ground, the wife Of the defendant,
according to the affidavit of the fami-
ly physician, being unable to attend
court at this time The outcome Of
the motion for change of venue will
be watched with considerable inter-
est.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
TWO WANTED HER.
But One Young Man Brought Girl to
p, j, and Was Married.

The sensational advance in the cot
ton market seems to have made Dan
Cupid work very hard on his job dur
ing the past week, says WaFhalla,
dispatch. For the past year, owing to
the talk of hard times, this young
man has not had much to do. One OF
the most peculiar situations came up
in Walhalla yesterday that has ever
arisen here. A young man came up
from another section Of the county,
and asked deputy clerk of the court
to 20 to the clerks Office, and issue
him a marriage license The ever
obliging official was glad to accommo-
date him, and the license was prompt
" issued. The young man was wish
ed much 10y by Mr.. Smith, and went
on his way rejoicing. Later in the
dav, a couple came to the clerk of
court, w. A. Schroeder, and requested
a license. The license was issued,
and upon its issuance, the couple re-
ouested that they be promptly mar
ried. This ceremony was performed
bv the clerk, in the presence of sew
eral friends, who accompanied the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
DRAGGED TO DEATH.
Runaway Cow Responsible for Little
Girls Death.

Prosperity, Sept. 26.-Little Eliza
beth Miller, the ten year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Miller, of
the Mt. Pilgrim section of Newberry
county, near Prosperity, was acci-
dentally killed Sunday afternoon, be-
ing dragged to death by a runaway
cow.
The little girl with two of her
brothers went out to bring the cow
in from where it had been staked
to Craze. Just as the girl took hold
of the chain some buzzards flew up
nearby, frightening the cow, which
began a wild race across the field.
In some manner the child became en-
tangled in the chain and was dragged
over the field by the frightened ami
NAL. Medical aid was secured at once,
but the child, frightfully bruised,
lived only short while after the &C
cident. The family has the sympathy
of the entire community in the
death of Elizabeth, who was most
attractive and lovable child.
The funeral was held this after
noon at 4 o'clock at Mt. Pilgrim
cemetery by the pastor, the Rev. J.
B. Harmon. Besides the bereaved
parents, two sisters and four broth
ers survive as follows: Miss Gladys
Miller, of Union, Miss Marjorie Mil
Ter. Harry Miller. of Clemson college
William, Carl and Gilbert Miller, OF
Prosperity.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
TEACHER TO BE PROSECUTED
Grand Jury in Orangeburg Calls on
Solicitor for PreSentment.

Orangeburg, Sept. 22.-The grand
Jury of Orangeburg county today
asked Solicitor A. J. Hydrick to pre-
pare a presentment against Claude j.
Rast, former superintendent of ednca-
ton of Orangeburg county, on a
charge of attempted criminal assault.
The grand jury did not return TO
court this afternoon, but will make
their presentment to this bill and
their final regular presentment upon
convening court tomorrow morning.
It is reported here that the grand
jury found a true bill. The case
will not be tried at this term.
Although the whereabouts of
Claude J. Rast are not known, it has
been stated here that Mr.. Rast as
sured some folk that he was leav-
ing only because he. was disgracefully
beaten in cowardly manner and
that he was going away for protection
and ITO save probably further serious
bodily injury to himself or others, but
that he was no fugitive from justice,
and that he would return to Orange
burg county to meet his trial at the
proper time and to prosecute the men
who beat him here at Orangeburg in
July.
1t will be remembered that Claude
J. Rast, for over so years a school
teacher in Orangeburg county, was
elected county superintendent of edu-
cation and assumed his duties July l.
July - he was beaten early in the
morning by several white men and
left the next day for parts unknown
The charge against Rast is that
while superintendent of the East
Middle school in Orangeburg county
he assaulted one of the girl pupils OF
that school,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
BAND AT UNIVERSITY.
Organization to Have "A Pieces-J.
G.. Lanham To Be Leader.

Plans for a real live university
band, band of "a pieces and none
of them dumb, are already underway
despite the fact that the university
session is but one day old.
J. C. Lanham, senior law student
and leader of the embryo band, With
the Carlisle cadet band at Bamberg
two years and also with the Spartan
burg city band, has had training
that will serve him in good stead
with the university organization.
Practice will begin at once, Mr..
Lanham said yesterday, and he is of
the opinion that the material at the
university is of such calibre that an
organization of which the institution
may be proud may be produced. Mr..
Lanham did not know just when the
university band would make its de-
but, but with regular practice and
with the advantage of having num-
Der of men who have had previous
band experience, no great time should
be required to get the members into
shape for concert.
The band will be in apple pie order
by Thanksgiving and will play con-
spicious part in the foot ball event of
that day, according to Mr. Lanham.
1t is also planned to give concerts
at FREQUENT intervals. State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
DEATH OF MRS. DAGNALL.
Relict of Rev. r. r. Dagnall Died in
This City Thursday.

Mrs. Dagnall, relict Of the late
Rev. R. R. Dagnall, who was for
many years a member of the South
Carolina Methodist conference, died
in this city at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. P. Allen, Thursday morn
ing, following an illness of two weeks.
Before her last illness, Mrs: Dagnall
enjoyed bood health Notwithstanding
her advanced age, II years. She had
led an active life and had made many
warm friends in Bamberg during her
last years, which were spent with
Prof. and Mrs. Allen.
The funeral services were held here
at the residence Of Prof. and Mrs. AL
len Thursday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. S. O. Cantey, of the Methodist
church, assisted by Rev. G. P. White,
of the Baptist church. The remains
were carried to Anderson Thursday
night for interment. Interment took
place in Silver Brook cemetery be-
side the grave of her late husband.
Mrs. Dagnall is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. E. P. Allen, of Bam-
berg, and three sons, R. E. Dagnall,
of Hickory Grove; w. A. Dagnall, Of
Washington, D. c., and A. H. Dag
nall, of Anderson, all of whom were
present at her bedside when the end
came.
Mrs. Dagnall had made her home
in Bamberg for the past six years.
She was a consecrated Christian wo-
man, being a member of the Metho-
dist church with her membership in
Anderson. Her husband served many
chruches throughout the state as pas
tor and he and his good wife are re-
membered most lovingly by the peo.
pie they ministered.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
Z. d. G.. Committees.

Year book and programme commit
tee-Mrs. G. Frank Bamberg, chair
man: Mrs. J. R. Owens, Mrs. r. &.
Jones, Mrs. Newton Smoak.
Laurel wreath committee-Mrs. j.
F. Carter, chairman; Mrs. A. NJ.
Brabham, Mrs. Jones A. Williams,
Mrs. A. Rice.
Auditing committee-Mrs. A. W.
knight, Mrs. H. N. Folk.
Finance comittee-Mrs. G. NJ. Die
kinson, Mrs. C. F. Gilchrist, Mrs. j.
T. Burch, Mrs. NJ. E. Aver.
Credentials committee-Mrs. Thos.
Black, Mrs. J. W. Barr, Mrs. W. A.
Klauber.
Music committee-Mrs. Bert Car
ter, Mrs. E. H. Henderson, Mrs. F.
NJ. Moye.
Mrs. J. C. LEWIS, Pres.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
ATTAWAY-RENTZ.
Ehrhardt Man Married in Williamson
Saturday, September IL.

The following Williamson dis
patch of September 25th will be read
with interest in this county:
IAN event of much interest to a
large circle of friends in South Caro-
lima was the wedding of Miss Mary
Herbert Attaway to Jesse Rentz, of
Ehrhardt, which was solemnized at 5
o'clock Saturday afternoon, Septem-
ber II, at the home Of the brides
parents, the Rev. and Mrs. A. NJ. Alta
way. The reception and living rooms
were artistically arranged with gold
enrod and ferns. The ceremony was
performed by the brides father in
front of the living room mantel which
was banked with ferns.
"Preceding the ceremony Miss
Mary Brabham played 'Schubert's
Serenade,' followed by Il Love You
Truly sung as duet by Misses Kath-
line and Corinne Anderson.
''The bridal party entered to the
strains of the wedding march from
Lohengrin played by Miss Brabham.
The brides only attendant was her
sister, Miss Margaret A:taway.
"The bridal couple entered togeth-
er. The bride wore most becoming
suit of navy poiret twill with a nan
nette hat of henna suede and blouse
of bisque georgette. She wore a cor
sage bouquet Of Columbia roses.
after congratulations and good
wishes, block cream and angel cake
were served.
"The out Of town guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. G. W. Rentz, Of Ehrhardt;
Mrs. B. B. Bishop, of Ehrhardt; Mr..
and Mrs. E. w. Rentz and children,
of Trenton; Miss Mary Brabham, Of
Ninety-Six; Miss Belle Cannon, Of
Newberry; Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Mears
and Miss Sarah Bess Meares, of Pei
ger; J. NJ. Bruce, of Avalon, Ca;
Mrs. A. G. Leverett and son and Miss
Estelle Humphries, Of Columbia, and
Mrs. L. L. Thomason, of Fountain
Inn"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
Young People in College.

The following young people from
Denmark have enrolled in the vari-
Gus colleges during the past week or
two: Clemson: Robert Lee Zeigler,
Phillip Cox, David Hutto, and Fran
els Zeigler; Winthrop: Misses Julia
and Elizabeth McCrae, Louise Ray
and Mabel Gillian; Citadel: Fred
and James Virgins; Converse:
Katerine Faust; B. NJ. l.: Judson
Mayfeld; Columbia college: Misses
Thelma Ray and Anna Goolsby;
Coker college: Miss Anna Matthew's;
Chicora college: Miss Ruth Folk;
Wofford college: Carlisle Folk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
COUNTY AGENTS REPORT.
Henry S. johnson Cites Activities of
Mr.. Brandon.

The following is the report of Hen
ry S. Johnson, Of Aiken, district
agent, on the activities of John D..
Brandon, county demonstration agent
for Bamberg county:
'In submitting a review of the
work of your county agent, John D..
Brandon, for the month of August,
shall try to get away from statistics
and give a more general report of the
work.
"The presence of the boil weevil
in Bamberg county has meant a
greater diversifcation of crops and it
is perfectly natural that there should
be quite an increase in the number
of hogs and cattle. This means that
more attention must be given to the
breeding, feeding and prevention of
diseases and selling of livestock. Mr..
Brandon has been interested in the
above phases. Quite recently he
made a trip to the Jumper farm near
Springfield with number of farmers
from Bamberg county and a special
study was made of hogs and grazing
crops. This information was brought
back and passed on to other far
mers in Bamberg county who could
not take the trip.
During August there were two
outbreaks of cholera in the county.
Mr.. Brandon Immediately treated and
inspected animals in adjacent terri
tories and thus succeeded in check
ing the outbreak. One hundred and
fortry-three animals were inoculated
against cholera. With the increase
of a large number of hogs there will,
of course, be more shipped from the
county and, as you know, there are
only very few farmers who are able
to ship in car load lots which means
that. some one must work up a CO.
operative shipment.
"Mr. Brandon has been spending
some time in the vicinity of Ehrhardt
taking census of hogs to be shipped
out and is planning to arrange
sale day at which time hogs will
be concentrated and sales and ship
ment made.
"Mr. Brandon has given assistance
in planning and building two sweet
potato houses with total capacity of
5000 bushels. This crop is going to
be one of the cash crops of South
Carolina. The work of the sweet
potato association last year in SELL
ing the 1920 crop demonstrated the
value of cooperative effort. Quite
recently the association has arranged
to buy crates for the 1921 crop at a
price of 13 1-2 cents delivered in
car lots. R. H. Walker, of Appleton,
is chairman of the crate committee
and orders should be forwarded
through him or given to the county
agent.
"The testing of family COWS for
tuberculosis is being continued and
Mr.. Brandon hopes that eventually
the entire county will be covered.
Only a small per cent. of family cows
have tuberculosis, but this should be
destroyed so as to prevent any spread
of diseases among children and 9TH
ers who drink milk.
"Criticisms and suggestions are
invited.'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
SOJOURNERS ARE WELCOMED.
Reception rendered Out of Town
Teachers and Pupils.

One of the most enjoyable events
of the year was given Friday evening
from eight to ten o'clock on the
campus of Carlisle school, when a re-
ception was given in honor of the
teachers of the Carlisle and graded
schools and the students of Carlisle.
The affair was planned and the ex-
pense borne by the three woman's
missionary societies of the city, rep
resenting the Baptist, Methodist and
Presbyterian churches.
Several hundred persons, young
and old, were present and helped to
make the occasion a complete sue
cess. The sojourning in Bamberg
of the out of townteachers and pupils
inspired the good women of the city
to arrange a programme for a well
come and get-together meeting, and
the meeting has been pronounced one
of the most enjoyable occasions ever
held in Bamberg.
The musical numbers rendered by
the Apollo Music club added much to
the pleasure of the evening. A num-
Der of songs was sung by the club
which touched a responsive chord in
the crowd and brought forth tremend-
Gus applause.
Hon. B. D. Carter presided over
the meeting Mr.. Carter stated that
he had been asked to introduce the
speakers on behalf of the ladies of
the three societies.
Mayor LaVerne Thomas was first
introduced. Mr.. Thomas extended a
warm welcome to Bamberg on behalf
of the city. He expressed his person
al pleasure and. the pleasure of all of
the people to have these good folks
in town for nine months in the year.
The keys of the town, so to speak,
are handed over to these residents of
three-fourths of the year.
The next speaker introduced was
Rev. Geo. P. White, pastor Of the
Baptist church, who extended on be-
half of his church a most cordial
welcome to Bamberg to the teachers
and pupils. Rev. S. O. Cantey wei
coined the sojourners on behalf of the
Methodist church in cordial man
ner. E. H. Henderson, in the alb
sence of the Presbyterian pastor.
spoke for his congregation in well
coming these folks to Bamberg.
The representatives of the three
churches of the city extended to the
teachers and students a most cordial
invitation to all the church services,
assuring them of the pleasure it az
fords the people of the churches to
have them in the city and join in the
various services in the churches.
At the conclusion Of these exercis-
es, group of charming young ladies
served block ice cream and cakes,
and an hour was spent in personal
welcoming of the students and teach
ers to Bamberg. Many interesting
games were INDUCED in, these pleas
ures being joined in. by young and
old with vim and enthusiasm.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
The Town and County.

The Midway school will be opened
probably next week, with Miss Gene
Price as teacher. The Embree school
is now in operation with Miss Ochie
Mae Jennings as teacher.
E. C. Hays is having modern
residence erected on his lot near the
B., E. & W. depot. The old home has
been torn down, and in it's place will
be reared a handsome home.
Another large motor truck has
been assigned this county by the
state highway commission. Super
visor Smoak made a recent trip to
Columbia and secured the assignment
for the roads in this county.
The U. S. civil service commission
announces an examination for third
class postmaster at Smoaks, S. c.,
salary $1,000 per year, to be held on
October Sth. The examination will
be held in the postoffice at Walter
boro, upstairs.
Captain John C. Lanham, bandmas-
ter of Carlisle school, has enrolled at
the University of South Carolina as
a student in law. Captain Lanham
will spend his week-ends in Bam-
berg for the instruction of Carlisle's
band. He is also organizing a band
at the university.
On Thursday afternoon the Bridge
club was delightfully."- entertained by
Mrs. C. J. S. Brooker. The prize for
the top score was won by Mrs. K. c..
Riley and the consolation was cut by
Mrs. J. W. Price. A delicious salad
course and iced drinks were served
at the conclusion Of the game.-Con-
tributed.
The fourth quarterly conference of
Trinity Methodist church was held
last Sunday by the presiding elder,
Rev. Peter Stokes, of Orangeburg.
Mr.. Stokes preached at the evening
service. The affairs of the church
were found to be in very satisfactory
condition, and it is confidently eX-
pected that the church will meet it's
full assessments.
Congressman James F. Byrnes has
received the following notice from
the fourth assistant postmaster gen.
eral: "For your information, 1 have
to inform you that in accordance
with the petition of l.. R. Clayton
ond others, an extension of rural
route No. 1, Ehrhardt, South Caro-
lima, so as to provide improved mail
facilities to twenty-six families has
been authorized to take effect Oc-
tober l, 1921"
Nine of the jurors and the presid-
ing judge at the trial of Abraham
Williams, negro of Branchville for
alleged attempted criminal assault,
have signed a petition asking Cover
nor Cooper to commute the negro's
sentence from death to 40 years i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary. 1t
is set out in the petition that Will
liams is so years old and the girl l6
years old No action has yet been
taken on the petition.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29

couple to Walhalla, and the couple
also went on their way rejoicing. The
complications came in this way. Both
licenses were issued for the same
prospective bride, but the second gen.
tleman evidently thought that he had
better play safety first, for he brought
the young lady along with him. No
news has been brought from the un-
successful suitor, nor has the first IL
cense been returned. 1t is not known
whether it will be kept for souvenir
of the occasion or not Any way one
man was lucky and the other un-
lucky; so why cry over split milk?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-09-29
Denmark School Faculty.

The following is the faculty Of the
Denmark schools which opened re-
Gently; superintendent, E. T. Spig-
ner; Misses Margaret o. Brock, Annie
H. Kinard, Elise Robbins, Ruth
Strother, Eva Allen, Lucille Dickert.
Misses Strother, Allen and Dickert
are new teachers this session.