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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
THE SPANN BROS FARM.
Southern CultivatOr Comments on
Dothan Property.

The following article is clipped
from a recent issue of the Southern
Cultivator, and will be of interest to
the many Bamberg friends of the
Messrs. Spann:
"While at Dothan several promi-
nent men asked this question: Have
you been out to Spann Bros farm
So we called up VI. S. Spann and he
and his brother carried us out five
miles west of Dothan to see their
farm and the splendid crops grow
ing on it. This farm comprises sew
enteen hundred acres. The soil is
the best quality of mulatto soil, with
good red clay sub-soil. 1t spreads
out before your eyes almost like a
great valley farm. Here we found
acres and acres of fine corn and vel
vet beans. Where oats had grown
that made yield of sixty bushels per
acre "a splendid growth of peas was
to be seen. They have good area
in cotton and it was looking as fine
as any one could wish, although only
200 lbs. of meal and acid was used
per acre. We asked about the boil
weevil and Mr.. Spann pointed to a
stick stuck up in one block of forty
acres of cotton. He said: 4 have
the hands to put up stick whenever
they find any signs of the weevil so
We can pick up all fallen squares, and
the one you see is the only place
found so far This seemed strange
to us, but we saw no signs of any
weevil. We would have to put stick
up on every row of our cotton. We
enjoyed seeing Spann Bros fine
feeding barn. It is 226 feet by 60
feet, and has cement floor through
out, and four large cement watering
basins, and is divided into four large
pens. They usually feed quite a
bunch of steers. Overhead they have
storage room for hundreds of tons of
hay. After we had enjoyed seeing
this magnificent farm, Mr.. Spann
said: Isn't it pity that we had to
lose money on such proposition as
this last year, 1t is pity, but
few years of reduction of expenses
and in production as this year will
show, and there will be paying de-
mand for the products of the farm.
We have had to pay dearly for the
high price stimulant that war times
gave us, but we do not want to see
men like Spann brothers lose faith
in the calling that must support the
success of all Others"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
BEGINS WORK on HIGHWAY.
Allendale Link in State Highway Now
Being Built.

Elliott and Sons, Spartanburg, S.
c., firm of construction engineers,
have been awarded the contract by
the Allendale county board of COM
missioners with the approval of the
state highway department, for the
construction of the Allendale link in
the county roads anticipated by the
state highway department.
Clearing of the highway has al
ready begun in the Saltkehatchle
swamp, on the Bamberg end of the
county, and. also. at the Hampton
county line near Fairfax. Upon the
completion of this road the people Of
Allendale county will be assured a
good road to Columbia, as the Bam-
berg and Orangeburg portion of the
road has either been completed or is
in course. of construction. The work
is being done under contract and no
time will be lost in the work. Eng1-
neers from the state highway depart
ment have supervisory control over
the work, and will see that the con-
tractors meet the requirements of the
contract as specified by the depart
ment.
1t is now almost assured that new
road will be constructed from the
town of Allendale to Sycamore at
which place junction will be made
with the highway. This ,will be a
great convenience to those in that
section to reach the county seat
Allendale County Citizen.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
JESSE kEARSE DIES.
Second Death as Result of Shooting
at Ebenezer Church.

Jesse kearse, who was shot and
fatally wounded on July 3Oth at
Ebenezer colored Methodist church,
near Olar, died at his home on j. F.
Kearse's plantation near Bufords S
Bridge Monday. Coroner Zeigler
held an inquest over the negros body
Tuesday morning. Nothing more
definite than was brought out at the
inquest over Nervy Kearse's body was
learned at the inquest Tuesday.
Sam Singleton, Jr., was placed IN
the Jail lscharged with the killing OF
the kearse brothers. Following what
is said to have been an old quarrel,
Singleton encountered the two
Kearses at fifth Sunday services at
the church. Many shots we're fired
and when the smoke of battle clear
ed Nevy Kearse was found to have
been Instantly killed and Jesse Kearse
mortally wounded.
DR.. Black, who performed the au-
topsy over Jesse's body, found that
he had three pistol shot wounds In
his back. After the shooting the in
jured negro was carried to Olar,
where he was told that nothing could
be done for him, and afterward doc
tors at Ehrhardt and Ulmer were
consulted, all agreeing that the ne
gros condition was hopeless.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
Defeats State Champion.

Wednesday of last week H. G..
Delk, local amateur checker player,
went to Williston and played twenty
odd games of checkers with the state
champion, L. S. Mellichamp, bringing
back with him the honor of defeating
the champion by a score of 5 to 3.
The balance of the games played
were drawn. Mr.. Delk is quite a
lover of the good old game of check
ers, and it is likely that he will enter
the next state tournament. Mr.. Melli-
champ won the state championship
during the recent tournament.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
Lightning Kills Beeves.

Fairfax, Aug. 5.-An electrical
storm passed over the Jenny section
ten miles northeast of here Thurs
day evening. Lighting killed two
fine beeves and one calf belonging
to Capt. J. W. Jenny. So far as
known, the other cattle in the pas
ture were not injured. The dead cat
tie were found near where two wire
fences joined. There was also an
immense downpour Of rain, which
has caused considerable damage to
the roads, making them almost i'm
passable in every direction.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
NEIGHBORS TO RESCUE.
A. X. Rentz, After Fire, Has House
and Kitchen Replenished.

A. X. Rentz, one of Ehrhardt's
solid farmer citizens, and his family
are happy folks. Mr.. Rentz last week
had the misfortune to lose his home,
smoke house and all contents by fire.
The fire occurred when the family
was away and it made clean sweep
of all the family goods, including
clothing and food. Fortunately Mr..
Rentz has tenant house on his place
in good condition, which he had
formerly occupied with his family,
and this house was hastily put into
living condition.
The embers of the fire at the old
homestead-the same house built 81
years ago and occupied by Mr..
Rentz's father, the venerable I. W.
Rentz-when goods of all descrip-
tions began to arrive for the family
rendered temporarily destitute by
flames. Food, clothing and furniture
began to roll in, and now the family
is enabled to sit at their own freside
again surrounded by plenty of every
thing needed. Folks down that way,
just like everybody else all over the
country are short on money, but they
are surrounded by plenty otherwise,
and they generously shared their
goods with their neighbors in dis
tress.
Mr.. Rentz feels deeply grateful for
this substantial expression of their
sympathy. This misfortune which
has befallen the family has served to
show them the goodness of their
friends and neighbors, and the quick
action by the neighbors near and far
is bright spot in the experiences of
these good people.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
Happy-Go-Lucky Club.

The meeting of the Happy-Go-
Lucky club was held Saturday, Au-
gust 6, at the home of Miss Jane
Rice. The members present played
rook for some time, then delightful
chocolate fudge was served, follow
ed by ice cream and cakes. These
meetings bring the young people to-
gether in social way and are great
ly enjoyed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
To All the People of Bamberg.

The churches of the town, together
with the ladies clubs, are holding late
every Sunday afternoon a communi-
ty singing and vesper service. These
meetings are held out-of-doors at the
various churches. I believe this is a
splendid opportunity for all the peo-
pie of our community to get together
in a most pleasant and helpful man
ner. Therefore, I am making this
appeal through our papers to you to
make these meetings really what the
name indicates, a gathering of the
whole community. Let every man
come; let all the ladies come, and We
shall certainly expect every child to
come, too.
q CANTEY
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
DEATH OF w. P. JONES.
Prominent Citizen Passed Away in
Bamberg Thursday Morning.

Last Thursday morning at seven
o'clock, after an intense suffering of
several months, William P. Jones, one
of the leading citizens of Bamberg,
I passed away at his home on Railroad
avenue. While for the previous few
weeks there had been no hope held
out for Mr.. Jones's recovery and his
death had been momentarily expect
ed. the news of his passing cast a
gloom over the city, as in his death
Bamberg has sustained the loss of one
of her best citizens.
For some months past Mr.. Jones
had been afflicted with a malignant
disease, and a few weeks ago he was
carried to Johns Hopkins hospital,
Baltimore, where he was under the
most expert treatment known to med
ical science, but nothing could be
done to stay the progress of his suf-
fering, and two weeks before his
death he was brought back home.
The remains were Inferred Friday
morning at Southend cemetery in the
presence of large concourse
of friends and relatives from
all over this section. The
many beautiful floral tributes laid on
his grave bore mute testimony to the
high esteem in which he was held by
his friends, neighbors and relatives
The funeral services were held at
the late residence Friday morning at
10 o'clock by Rev. S. O.. Cantey, as
sisted by Rev. C. NJ. Peeler, of Olar,
and Rev. W. J. Snyder, of Carlisle
school. The following gentlemen
were requested to act as honorary
pallbearers: G. Frank Bamberg,
John H. Cope, G.. A. Jennings, c. K.
Brabham, Sr., D. F. Hooton, j. F.
Carter, H. C. Folk, A. L. Kirkland
DR.. George F. Hair, DR.. ]. B.
Black, w. D. Rhoad, H. D.
Free. The active pallbearers were:
H. l.. Kearse, H. N. Folk, J. G. Moye,
c. R. Brabham, Jr., J. J. Smoak, c. E.
Black, DR.. H. J. Stuckey, DR.. A. S.
Weekley.
Mr.. Jones is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Virginia Kearse Jones, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Kearse,
of Olar; one daughter, Miss Virginia
Jones; two brothers, R. c. Jones and
J. J. Jones, of Bamberg; three Sis
ters, Mrs. C. F. Rfzer, of Olar; and
Mrs. Beulah Risher and Mrs. jose
phine Beach, of Bamberg; two half
brothers, Newton Jones, of Ashton,
and L. B. Jones, of Georgia, and one
half-sister, Mrs. David Rizer, of Ash
ton.
William P. Jones was 81 years of
age last April. He was born in Cole
ton county and moved to Bamberg
when quite a small boy in 1875. For
a number of years, in fact practically
all of his business life, he was either
engaged in or connected with the
live stock industry. He was with the
Counts and Bamberg stables here for
some years, and in 1891, with his
brothers, he engaged in business here
under the firm name of Jones Bros,
the surviving partners of which are
J. ]. Jones and R. c. Jones. This
firm is one of the largest and best
known dealers of horses and mules
in this section of the state.
Mr.. Jones was a member of Trini-
ty Methodist church, of this city, and
was a thoroughly upright, honorable
Christian citizen, who was held in
the highest esteem by all who knew
him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
Cotton Condition July 25.

The condition of the cotton crop in
South Carolina on July 25 was 81 per
cent, compared with II per cent. on
the corresponding date last year, II
per cent. in 1919 and a ten year av-
erage Of Is per cent The condition
of the crop in the several counties ad-
jacent to Bamberg is as follows:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
Missionary Society.

The Baptist Woman's Missionary
society will hold its monthly circle
meetings on next Wednesday after
noon at ) o'clock, as follows: Circle
No. !, with Miss Ethel Black; circle
No. 9. with Mrs. Aaron Rice; circle
M 2 with Mrs. J. j. Smoak. All
members are urged to be present. Wis
itors cordially invited.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

Since March /, 21,174 civilian en-
ployes have been discharged by the
war department. The annual saw
ing, at an average salary of $1,000,
has been placed at S25,40S,S00.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

Lost-Savings pass book No. 933,
issued by the Bamberg Banking Com
pany, Bamberg, S. c., to Miss Helon
G. Davis. If found, please return to
BAMBERG BANKING COMPANY,
Bamberg, S. c. S-ll-n
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

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, 1921-08-11

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. @. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Rent.-Apartments and stores
on Main street. Apply to JOHN F.
FOLK, Bamberg, S. C. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

After August 1st I will sell only
for cash. I will have no books and
will not charge anything. G. O..
SIMMONS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

After August 1st I will sell only
for cash. I will have no books and
will not charge anything. G. Q.
SIMMONS.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

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. G. tin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

Strayed or Stolen-One bull puppy,
white with black spots on head;
about three months old. Last seen
July 26. Reward for return to w.
A. FENDER, Ehrhardt, S. C. 1tp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MISCELLANEOUS.

For Sale-75 bushels seed rye %
$3.50 per bushel. T. J. CRIDER,
6amoerg, 5. q. Slip
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Sale-Best quality domestic
lump coal, always on hand. THE
COTTON OIL CO., Bamberg, S. c.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Sale-One peanut picker and
one engine hay baler. Both run one
year, and in good shape. W. NJ.
BRABHANI, Bamberg, S. C. 8-14 p.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Sale-One full blood strain
Jersey bull, about 1-2 years old,
weight about 500 pounds. l.. J.
JONES, Lodge, S. C. S-1Sp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Sale-Gasoline engine and
grist mill; practically new; will sell
at a bargain. B. D. CARTER, Bam-
berg, S. C.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Sale-Twenty-6ve feet of 4
inch 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, 1921-08-11

L For Sale-Wood for stove and
chimney, oak or pine. LELAND F.
SANDIFER, Bamberg, S. C.. tin
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-11

For Sale-Large frying size chick
ems, butter and bottled syrup. Apply
to MRS. JULIA r. SANDIFER, Bam-
berg, S. C.. 1tp
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to an order of the Independence County Probate Court entered at it's November term, 1920, the undersigned as Guardian of Wallace E. Magness, a minor, will on the 12th day of February 1921, at the front door of the Court House of Independence Coun- ty, in the City of Batesville, Arkansas, between the hours of no o'clock a. m. and 3 o'clock D. m. sell or offer for sale, to the highest bidder on credit of three months (3), with sui ficient bond and approved se- eurity, the following real es- tate lying in the County of h. dependence and State of Ark ansas, to wit:
 Beginning at a point 1862 links north of the $. E. corner of the west half (1-2) of the s. w. quarter of section 20, Twp. 12, North, Range 4 West thence north 547 links; thence west 1469 links; thence south l17 degrees west 332 links;
 thence North 74 degrees west
 568 links; thence North "A 1-2
 degrees west 578 links; thence
 south B 1-2 degrees east 525
 links; thence east 2375 links
 to the place of beginning, con- taining 12.94 acres more or
 less, the same being LA acres more or less in the $. k. quar- ter of the $. E. quarter of Sec ! ton 19, and 11.50 acres more or less in the west half of the S. w. quarter of Section 20, and all in Township 12, North, Range 4, West.
 Said sale is for the purpose of paying indebtedness incur red in the education and main- tenance of said minor, and to provide funds for his future ed
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
 DOING GOOD WORK
fContinaed from front page)

fCOntIhded rom front page1
 Of the club girls engaged ill gardening, 2,546 have raised gardens of one-tenth acre. Other girls raising gardens, ex- elusive of those with the one- tenth acre plots, planted BPS acres to vegetables, making 3 total of 1,128 acres put to gar dens during the past year by club girls of the state.
 The number of club mem- bers engaged in raising corn was 2,097. This number rais- ed I total of 45, 1928 bushels of corn with an average yield per acre of 50.8 bushels which is more than double the average yield per acre for Arkansas. The value of this corn raised by club members was more than SAT, ,500. The total num- Der of pounds of pork raised by club members during the year is 889,063.
 Club work for the entire state is under the direction of w. J. Jernigan, state club lead CT, but in each county where the clubs ire organized the work is supervised by the coun- ty farm and home demonstra- tion agents. These agents, working with the Extension Division of the University, lend assistance to the club members and advise them on the proper methods of culture.
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06
EARLY CHICKS INSURE
 EGGS FOR NEXT WINTER

To insure eggs for next win. ter, chicks should be matched early in the spring and given good growth, advises H.B. Lan. den, poultry specialist of the Agricultural Extension Division University of Arkansas. Pout- try breeders should watch for the best layers through Decem- Der and January and mark
 :hem because they make the best breeders.
 It is best to begin now while there is plenty of time to pre- pare for early matching. Get out the incubator that was stored away last year, clean t up and see that every part is in order. Order the necessary parts if any are missing and have them on hand so that delay wont be caused when matching season starts.
 Thorough disinfeeting is nee- essary if good results are to be obtained The brooder and brooder house should be ren- ovated, and the brooder put in good working condition If the poultry raiser expects to use "Old Biddy' as the incu- bator, she should be provided with special breeding room or dark shed and removed to that department as soon as she becomes broody, making the transfer after dark. Put nest egg in the nest and wait until she becomes settled and shows determination to accept the change before intrusting her with matching eggs.
 In pointing out a few things to do for the laying hen in win ter Mr. Lansden says that 3 hen to lay we'll, should drink a great quantity of water in win ter as we'll as in summer, The water should be warmed be- cause ice cold water ehills the
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06

body, reduces the temperature and circulation and retards egg production.
 If hens are getting no green feed to act as laxative and cleanser, they should be given Epson salts every 10 days at the rate of one pound to 100 hens. GiFe it to them in drink ing water Salts has the same effect as green feed for chick ems.
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06
A CHALLENGE

To the Methodist women of Newark, or to any other good church ladies who want to help the cause in their fellowship or church.
 Save the Sunday eggs and sell them and give the proceeds to Gods cause, in support of your pastor, or conference be- nevolences, or in the great edu- cational campaign that will soon be on.
 Now let me tell you of my experience with the s unday egg proposition. When I was pastor at Ravenden Springs a few years ago, l got the ladies to adopt this plan. One lady had 125 hens by count, and one Sunday they layed 75 eggs. And what do you reckon hap pened? Satan appeared unto. this good woman and said, Huh, good lady that is too many eggs to give to the Lord at one time." And what else happened? She backslid, Methodist like, and let the devil beat her out of the bless ing there is n giving, for Jesus said, "It is more blessed 10 give than to receive .
 So good ladies Jet old Speek, old Dominieker and old Rhody join the Missionary Society for one day out of the week, as honorary members, and you will see visions and dream dreams" It is fair, more than fair. Let them work for you and John, Tom, Bill, and the family for six days in the week and for the Lord on Sunday, and Newark Methodists will soon see great things doing for Gcd and his cause.
 Who will accept the chal- lenge? Plan to work it. Gath CT all the week day eggs up Saturday evening then the Sun- day eggs on Sunday evening, and you have it.
 May God bless you and give you vision and grace to do this.
 JAS. F. JERNIGAN.
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06

ucation and maintenance. Given under my hand on this the 5th day of January 1921.
 c. o. MAGNESS, Guardian of Wallace B. Mag ness, a minor.
The Newark journal., 1921-01-06
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF BIG BOTTOM STOCK LAW AND FENCING DISTRICT
 FOR THE YEAR 1920

Money on hand hand
 January 3, 1920----$143.02 Received from Tax
 paid in 1920----.. 716.02
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-26
BREAD 'N' JELLY"
Being a Tale OF Spuds, Whitley, and a
Slice Of Bread m Jelly.
(Contlnued from Yesterdayl

1t really wasn't much OF tight
not a fight with fists, at least. 1t
was more OF a wrestling match.
Few blows were exchanged, and
then only when one OF the two had
the other firmly gripped about the
neck with his arm, holding the op-
ponent's head in convenient way.
The two lads were in such posi-
ton, and Whitley was about to try
to poke his fist into Spuds right
eye, when, to the dismay OF
Whitley, and much to the relief OF
Spuds' the latter's mother appeared
at the back door OF the Barthelmew
home
Richard Bsrthelmew she called
AT Richard Whitley dropped
his fist He looked sheepishly in
Mrs. Barthelmew direction. He
quaked. His arm loosened about
Spuds' neck, and Spuds regained
his balance.
Spuds was just as surprised as
Whitley to hear his mothers voice,
but he kept his surprise under con-
troll. He did not turn in her direc-
ton, but glared hard al poor
Whitley who was now edging
slowly toward the gate to make his
exit from the Barthelmew premises.
See, now, what you've gone n
done?" said Spuds fixing all guilt
to Whitley. Gone N got me into
trouble, that's what What va goin'
to do about it annahow, huh?" The
tears began to spring from Spuds'
eyes.
"A-w-wl" replied Whitley and
with a quick dive he dashed
through the gate and hied himself
swiftly up the alley
By this time Mrs. Barthelmew
had arrived on the scene Of con-
flict.
Richard Barthelmew."
Richard turned On his face
streaming with tears now, was the
most angel-like expression Spud:
himself knew he had assumed since
the Fourth OF July two years be
fore when his father had accused
him Of tying a batch Of baby FIRE
crackers to the cats tail and set
ting them off.
"Yes'm," gulped Spuds.
rI,ooks like Spuds is "in for it.
en-? But Spuds is a clever schemer. a;
you will see In tomorrow5 install
ment.l