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* 4 ~y\ * *> ■ someth™ for nothing. People are torever looking for ‘ something , for nothing" but they seldom find it. However, that is exactlv what thev can get J AT R. A. DEASON’S, BARNWELL, S. C. beginning Saturday. April >th, and continuing until the supply is exhausted. □ □ □ □ □ □ Offer No. 1. With every 2i)c cash pur chase of the famous Rexall Remedies, one silver fish will be given. Offer No. 2. With every 50c cash pur- chase of the famous Rexall Remedies, one gold fish will be given. Offer No. 3. With each 11.00 cash pur chase of the famous Kexall Remedies, one complete out fit will be yiven, including one fish, one ylass bowl, one pack- ape of fish food, and one book on the care of yoid fish. D □ □ D □ Don't miss this opportunity. Remember that the suppK’ is limited. Better see about getting one or more right away. R. A. Deason, P—n ■> Barnwell, S. C. rommuac HARMONY I.OOfi K NO 17 A. F. M. j . a y\ r*vr,Ur< nrarminlcation <•! Harmony \M/i..«lk’r Nn 17, A. V M wil. Ik- held 1 In Mas-.n < Trinplf on Tirar^rUj K. l. jo. 7 no i.'il-x k \ isltuu! 1 brvihrtn ait- cor>i:a.,v iivukI \i< i, U M. m M< NhI'. sk ■ 3C J] Mr. Lt wis Harley of W.lhston is here the enest ol relatives. PUy Was Croat Succ*»». ‘Splendid’" "Fine’" were the com ments on “Miss Feirless and Com pany." which was presented at the | Barnwell Opera House by local talent j Friday evening. About $?f> was real ized, which will be iriven to the Meth odist parsonage building fund. Encouraged by the “hit" made here, it is very probable that the play will be presented in neighboring towns. The Boy* Corn Club. Mr. A. M. Sanders, who is in charge of the Barnwell County Boys Corn Club requests that all boys who were mem bers last year and wish to enter this year’s contest will notify him at once. Mr. Sanders states that some of the old members have already signified their intention of entering ajjyain this year. Mr. Sanders also requests that the teachers of the county to whom he has addressed letters will please pive the matter their immediate attention. Electric Light*. Through the thouyhful kindness of my son, Robert A. Easterling, my en tire house has been wired, ready for the electric lights, and my purpose in this is to commend to the citizens of Barnwell Mr. Ben Downs and his able corps of workmen, Dan Harris and Norman Outen. A more satisfactory or scientific job could not have been put up. They have given me 12 lights, even running a line out to the stable for convenience on dark nights. Mrs. Julie B. Easterling. Shoe Satisfaction For Men was in town Tn»- ri-jju sr rm-rt'.i v <■! Rari.wi j wli v " **• H-.rtvv- w»! Ju- hi-’-u h.k-it 11 ' -i in-’ n”: fTh.n! Kthimi i.xr i- <’ ' " '" » A MM HtreTi Inner 's Hr writer of w ( .1} ( * Win M- X Ab. K K A > CWja Gang Noivor Th«* I'ikniii can*: '-eit.i-e.- lt.i v w.. » ar« No 1 at Heal.ng >p’i:v v * ho’ I. No J at \\ hlivfiin W \ RuJ^inlsuu. O 2 I 1 C.i ’ k Mr. A A. Ru hardsmi several da vs ia>! week 1 Mr D Frank Bamberg, of Bamberg, u as ;t \ iMtia |.» re Mi• nC.a > Capt J \:: .1 Mt .er, of Meyer's Mill, wav ,t wi on m \ |v *or to Barnwell Mnndav \ number of m.t-oMow n law yers have been m aHeruiaiue u|am Court 1 hm \\ ei k Mi t'arr:e l ave n limned an.oiul. .;.i - \ ivot •••••••••••••••••••ft • • • HERE AND HEREA BOCT9 • • • ••••••••••••••••••A* Mis* Ann.c Ci k'oii \li d 1 ad.' in \ ugusla thm w « • ^ Mr .1 11 Sanderv.dM.arw.iv n S« . eral dav v ‘1 ' w n , \djut&i>l Geiii r.i VS V> V! i i wum^ia wav m kiar n w i .. >ur. Ua ■ \V H TowumtuI 1 mat in Barnw . . last i ourl • k vMi brrew ith has* i f;ei k for vr^r a Kubscnption to proved paper • w n of l ur'liH) .1 ‘Ora; i .I'ant \ I'.t to trie in 1 r t\ M i"l V I.U'i. a"d K* 1 \ t . ' > vp< ■;! tli * ■ • * i n J h«- r i D.t guest \| i" < .if V N.,:. Th. g.M ><! Pi < d ot Si;h' ■ i ril : >e r .1 Kit fiin^v of f f i pa l r th. wee p • .iv.mt ! .. gtnt.it.g Mi" /i i\. i I oa (Dm 1 < •rite ’'tame mnnlx-r 11 ‘ tr.cndv "Htunlj l) e \ eti:n| honor of Nli" Albrrgotti • Dr l. K Sturkie. of (’-ar huig hav been the ^uevt of Dr Mrv J D Wooie) thiv * r e k F msda \ na *v Mi Fool's 1 >a i i. but home mis :otn 6 Negro Gambler* Caught. Following a “tip" given the police force of Barnwell Saturday night, Chief h' M Cave, Night watchman W. A Haves and Mr. J F (irubbs raided a negro house located hack of the .old [lost office, where some nine negroes were wooing the goddess Chance j When the officers opened the door there was a great scramble to get away and to stop the gamblers one of the officers fired his pistol They succeed- } ed in catching six of the men, while | three made good their escape Those | caught are av follows Elliott Myers, l.odnck Felder. John Jackson. Rrevton Hai. Robert Connor and Bub'' Britt 1 he'v wen allnwed bail m the amount of 111) each for their appearance before the Ma\or's t oimt The ar’* sr ot the other thr*-i negroes iv • \p> ti-d at anv time and i jmbia. w ise guys of Barnwi w.-. s attending *'XiV|.t in a few scattering Mr' K M Cummings and daughter. Miss Clementine, of Oranget urg, s^nt Sundav with Mr and Mrs T P Cum mings Mr \V D Hart/og. of Elko Route No 1. w ho was here as a juror iast week, clever!) remembered The Reople be fore returning to his home Mr W H Manning went up to Co lumbia Prida> afternoon to be present at the Junior-Senior reception at Co lumbia College that evening There are Uf> automobiles in Barn well county, according to report from the office of Commissioner Watson. Bamberg County has 78 automobiles. See the new advertisement of Lemon Bros, in this week’s issue of The Reo- . , . vi i i- t f,,r pie Thev handle the “Planet Jr."Im- A letter from Mr L ( loom, for- * ' c , , , , , * f plements Before buving, farmers n>erlv of this place but for a number of i ' . . . w I■ t..v U c will do well to investigate what thev years a revKjeut ot Karnes ( it) , lexas, tells us that in that State corn is up and haNt * to otU ' r cotton is being planted the refused to ''bite ' instances one v our mui h im- wnt.v Co I J Const*. Of Ramlw-rg Mr S l. < islx.rnr. of i Mnirne s Busi ness college. Augusta, was in Barnwell t^lurdav looking for young ladies and geutlesM-n to enter his school The People acknowledges with tiamk* letters from Messrs J \ Odom cd Elko. E C Sprawls, of Wilhston, aatl li H Bunch, of Columbia “The People is one of the best count) t*pers 1 ever saw," said .Mr. J A Copt, of L lmers. to us last week as he haiMied u* the price of a year s sub- scnptMMi. C Tobin, for Dr. J. W. Reeves returned to Barn well Monday to resume his practice of dentistry, after au absence of several weeks, which he spent with relatives in Orangeburg. His many friends are indeed glad to see him back. Mr.s W. C.Milhouse, who has been at Knowlton’s Infirmary for the past five or six weeks, returned home yester day. She was operated on for appen dicitis and her friends^incerely wish that her recovery will continue to be rapid. The Farmers’ Uuion Mercantile Com pany has a very attractive shoe adver- tisment this week. Read what they have to say about shoes and other arti cles that they handle in their well ap pointed stores. A word to the wise is sufficient. We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. W. H. Lightsey, of Brunson, in another column of today’s issue. Mr. Lightsey sells one of the best corn and cotton cultivators on the market and our farm er readers will do well to investigate what he has to offer. Those who have heard Miss Mar garet B. Battle, of Augusta, in previous song recitals will anticipate a treat for next Tuesday when Miss Battle, with her sistes. Miss Helen, will appear at the Opera House to give a high class concert. Miss Battle will sing a new duet with Mr. Evison, and the latter will also have a group of songs. Mrs. Battle will preside at the piano. Mi** C«ve Entertain*. of the part) at her Thurv Several dollars were raised at the Baptist Church Sunday evening for the relief of the flood sufferers in Ohio and Indiana. The Rev. W. J. Snyder, of the Methodist Church, delivered a very interesting lecture. “Enclosediind money order for 13.25” were the cheerful words that greeted the eyes of the editer Monday morn ing. The letter came from Mr. J. F. Thomson, of Ridgeville, Ga., and en tirely dispelled the blueness of the day. The People takes pleasure in calling the attention of its readers to the new advertisement of Merchant J. A. Porter in this week’s issue. Mr. Porter tells of the great values in shoes for both men and women that he now has on' hand. Be sure and read it. Dr. J. LaBruce Ward, of the State Board of Health, was in tow n a couple of days this week. He has been de livering addresses at different points in the county in the interest of the Hookworm campaign that is being con ducted under the direction of the Barn well County Medical Society. A young white man was arrested at Fairfax last Thursday for stealing a ride and was brought to Barnwell by the ()n» «if the prettiest parties veavm was the “Wind Mill given h) Miss Flonede Cave home on East Main Street, last da_v evening. March 2»>th, which nghtlv deserved its name on account of the wind which was blow ing a perfect gale about the time the guests were invited to blow in, and which added quite a great deal towards helping to tarry out the programme and make the part) a howling success The house was beautifully and appro- pnatelv decorated, carrying out every idea of Spnng-time The entire lower floor was thrown into one. and both hall and parlors were artistically draped in trailing vines of bamboo, on which were acattered profusely pink and white roses that seemed so real and natural that, at first glance, one would suppose they had grown there and had not been placed there by hand After several vocal selections by Mr Louis Wilson were enjoyed by all, Misses Very! Holmes and Flonede Cave served punch from a prettily appointed table in the rear hall before entering into a Wind Mill guessing contest in which Misses Minnie aod Ruth Price and Messrs. Edgar Brown and J. G. Moody tied and had to cut for the prize, w hich was finally awarded to Miss Minnie Price and Edgar Brown, J. G. Moody winning the “Booby." Upon entering the dining room one could picture in his mind’s eye a little Dutch village, with its tiny urchins gathered around a pond, all bent upon catching a tiny fish which darted here No matter what particu lar shape or leather you may fancy you will find it in “American Gentleman” Shoes, and at a wibstantial saving from the juice that you will he asked to j)ay else where for the same quality of material and workmanship. These shoes are made ujion honor, of the best leathers, by the most skilled workmen, in all the latest fashions. Their stylish appearance is ajqmrent at a glance. The comfort is determined by a try-on. The quality is guar anteed bv the name. Shoe Style and Beauty for Women Our “American Lad;.’ Sbocsare the quinti's^i m e <d St s Ir and Beauty — dainty, dajipei. ideal-—and br«t of all thev tit. The new modeL me so eharminglv lefie'diinjy — nothing iadieal,but tin \ lia\ •• that diM inet i vene*"v neee*.- •vary to g-iye the fmivdu d l<H»k to mi lad s *v (•< »-t Mine. ( >m Ladie*v Ihimjt* ai <• the in yni 't *•! \ les ot tudav. Thev til and d<ui t -dip at t he heel". I II a I i t he Lit e ~t leather*. Wc carry at all time* a full line of Ladies’ Shoe*, Oxford*, Pump*, etc. at price* from $1.50 to $3.50 J. A. PORTER, BARNWELL S. C DEATHS. Mr*. T W. Thompson. Blackville, March 28—A telegram was received from Atlanta Wednes day stating that Mrs T W Thomt>son, formerly Miss Ethel Gyles of Blackville, had died suddenly, after an operation on her throat in a hospital in Atlanta Her body was brought here yesterday for interment The funeral services were held at the residence of her sis ter, Mrs. Rutledge Chisolm, the Rev J D. Pitts, D. D. officiating. Mrs. Thompson was of an usually lovely character She leaves three brothers, Herbert E Gyles, George W Gyles and Forest Gyles and two sisters, Mrs Rutiege Chrisolm anjj Miss Cecil Gyles. ‘‘Tigvr*’' »*. th« Dt*p«n*ary. Man) people are signing the [>etition asking for an election on the dispensa- j hereb rv, not that the) favor the \a.e of w his- date for tKe office of Mayor of Um !*VD key but thev are disgusted with pro-| of J object to the^ rules hibition in Bamberg count) As be- 1 Candidates’ Cards. b^announee myaeld a candR tween the dispensar) and blind tigers. ; b y t j, € reaulta and to support the regulations of the Democratic Pi li*rj> Election, and pledge myself to nd to i and that seems to be the .''ue. they inert of the party prefer the dis^nsa-v — Bamberg i, Herald. M»rch V, 1013. J. Emile Harley. Special Notices.;? FOR SALE—1 have a limited num ber of first class shingles, which I of fer for sale at reasonable prices Parties in need of shingles w ill do well to call or write to me J Allen Tobin, Barnwell S. C. A Large Acreage in Oat*. j For sale—Home ''round meal: a fresh ; supply each week at the Farmers' Union Mercantile Company A good farmer friend told us Monday ~ ; a larger acreage was sown in oats last RENT House and lot in town . of Barnwell, near business portion, ball than at any time within his rec- For further informat;on applv at this ollection. He said furthur that the office. late oats, those sown in November and | December, are looking better than the' FoR KENT—3 acr*» in town of October plantings. ; Barnwell, g.>od laud. For further in- In talking with another gentleman formation call at thi<* olli.e we were informed'that a number of far- A* Stated in but week's papers, I am a candidate to the finish for Mayor * Barnwell, pledging myself, H clewed to exert every effort toward a rigid en* forcemeat of the ordinance* of Um Town, the observance of law and order and an economical expenditure of Um public funds looking to a clean town and permanent improvement V. S. Owens. March 26, 1913. and there among its waters, the center mers would lose a part of their oat crops piece being an artificial plot of grass, in the center of which arose a wind mill, surrounded by a miniature fish pond with tiny pines and shrubbery of all kinds growing around, forming a veritable picture of peace and happi ness. Tall cut glass vases of pink and white carnations lent their beauty and fragrance to this lovely picture. A salad course was first served which was followed by dainty ices and cakes,, cut in moulds to carry out the color scheme of pink and white rose, also mints and coffee. Those invitedLo enjoy Miss Cave’s hospitality were: Misses Minnie and Ruth Price, Marie Richardson, Kate Woodward, Kathleen Califf, Veryl Holmes, Nonie Best, Zell Loadholt, Annie Laura Moody, Nellie Cave; Messrs. Edgar Brown, Seymour Owens, Will Manning, Terry Richardson, Charlie Falkenstein, Warren Calhoun, Joe Patterson, Oliver Andrews, Robert Brunson, J. B. McNab, Clark McCas- chief of police of Fairfax. He claimed salan. Frank Huggins, Mr. and Mrs. We can supply you with No. 1 Timo- y ha carloai tity. See us. The Mercantile Company. thy hay at bargain prices. We buy in id lots and can sell in an Farmer* y o r 0 uan- nion & Don’t buy anything i rices. Farmers’ U until you get our nion Mercantile ompany. Hay, Oats, “Corno,” and other feed materials at the Farmers’ Union Mer cantile Company. by reason of the recent heavy rains ^ Where they were planted in low ! places they are covered with water and 1 will be drowned out. The gentleman told us that last year Mr. George Shep pard had some bottom lands sowed in oats and that when they were covered with water he sowed rice and made a good yield. Mr. Sheppard, so our friend informed us, intended following the same practice this year. I Advertised Letter*. Letters remaining in the Barnwell Post Office and advertised March 31st, 1913. male. Thorn Ashley, L L Brant, Jas Bren- ton, Hansport Corley, Edgar Dunbar, Virgin Harvin, Sidney Hallj'lrvin Wal ker. F KM A 1. K, * " f Rosa Beck, Mrs Mellon Ball, Miss Earlin, Mrs Mamie Hair. Persons calling for these letters will Columbia as his home. Monday night, while the Sheriff was hunting for Thomas Cave, the slayer of Ossie Greatheart, he arrested a negro named Smalls, at Kline, for attempting to steal * ride. He was brought to Barnwell and lodged in jail, and will Louis Wilson of Birmingham, Ala , Mr. ! please say advertised and Mrs. N. G. W. Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Cave. probably ‘‘do time” on the chain gang, j Company. Let us make you a price on feed oats before you make yovr next purchase. We have only recently received a car load of oats. Farmers’ Union Mercan- S. B. Moseley, P. M. — ——- Even So. Even over in Barnwell they are con victing people of selling liquor. There were several convictions in court there but week -Bamberg Herald. Southern;-Railway PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH Schedules Effective January 12, 1913. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES BARNWELL, S. C. (N. B. These schedule figures are shown as information only and are not guaranteed.) 2:08 a. m. No. Z\ daily from Columbia to Jacksonville. PullAian sleep ing car Cincinnati and Augusta to Jacksonville. 4:20 a. m. No. 24 daily from Jacksonville to Columbia. Pullman sleep ing cars Jacksonville to Cincinnati and Augusta. < 8:35 a. m. No. 134 daily from Allendale to Columbia. 9:00 a. m. No. 25 daily from Columbia to Savannah. 9:45 a. m. No. 31 daily The Southern’s Southeastern Limited from New York to Jacksonville. Pullman sleeping cars, dining car service. 11:45 a. m. No. 149 daily from Batesburg to Allendale. 2:12 p. m. No. 148 daily from Allendale to Batesburg. 5.06 p. m. No. 32 daily The Southern’s Southeastern Limited from Jacksonville to New York. Pullman sleeping cars, dining car service. 6:06 p. m. No. 133 daily from Columbia to Allendale. 7.18 p. m. No. 26 daily from Savannah to Columbia. For detailed information, sleeping car reservations call on nearest ticket agent, or, A. H. Acker, TPA., W. E. McGee, AGP A., H. F. Cary, GPA., Augusta, Ga. Columbia, S. C. Washington, D. C. S H. Hardwick, PTM., E. H. Coapman, VPftGM Washington, D. C.