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N . | • '** 1 ■ J *Ju*t Like a Member of the Family" v N i 'v VOLUME XLV. BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1922, NUMBER 22. iV’POLITICAL POT BEGINS 0 TO BOIL IN THIS COUNTY Blackrille Lady Enjoys Distinction of Being the Firtt Candidate. / There is something new under the sun in Barnwell County— a woman in politics. Miss C. Alva Baxley, law partner of A. H. Ninestein, Esq., of Blackville, has “thrown her bat in the ring” and v/ill be an active contestant for political preferment, the office to which she aspires being that of County Superintendent of Education, which has been so ably filled for many years by genial Horace Crouch, of Elko. It has been known for* Some time that Miss Baxley would enter politics this year and her formal announcement appears elsewhere in this issue of The People, being the first candi date card to appear. Evidently she believes in “taking time by the fprelock”" and does not intend to let any grass grow under her feet in getting her campaign under way. It remains, therefore, to be seen if there is any truth in the old adage of “the early bird.” - The announcement of Miss Bax- ^^'Uey ushers in a new era in Barn- Well County politics, and only time ^ .can tell whether or not women will 'be able to hold their own with men ’ in a political way. They have •“made good” in many lines of en- deavbr that several years ago were considered exclusively' “masculine,” the World War playing no small part in bringing about this change. It is a fact, however, that the small number of women in this State who have had the temerity to “run for office” have been defeated. Pos sibly Barnwell County' will set a new precedent. It is entirely too early in the game for political prognosti cations, but it is safe to say that it won’t be any difficult matter to find “Crouch money ' if it develops into a betting proposition, as the present incumbent is popular with both sexes. It also remains to be seen in what numbers the newly vncranchised citizc;.s will enroll “LISTEN IRENE” PLEASED LARGE AUDIENCE HERE Conceded to Be One of the Best Shows Ever Seen hi Barnwell. BARNWELL COUNTY WILL HAVE GARDEN CAMPAIGN Meetings to Be Held with Various ■■ ■ ■ ■ •’ " . Clubs February 8, 9 and 10. A COUNTY ORGANIZATION OF WINTHROP DAUGHTERS A large and appreciative audience greeted the showing of “Listen Irene” at the Vamp Theatre Monday night and judging from the amount of ap plause everybody got his money's worth. There wasn’t a dull minute from the time the curtain rose on the first act till it fell at the close of the last. In the words of The Augusta Chronicle, “it is one of the most en joyable musical comedies that has been here this season.” The stars, of course, were Nyra Brown and Johnnie Getz, but much could be said in praise of every mem ber of the company. Getz, who is billed as “The Perfect Nut,” kept his audience in an uproar of laughter throughout the entire performance, his appearance upon the stage being the signal that something was going to happen. Miss Brown delighted ev eryone with her lovely soprano voice and in addition she was very easy to look at. The male quartette made a most decided hit and responded to many encores. The leading tenor, Ace Brown, as Lieutenant Hamilton, also added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening with his most pleasing voice. The frequent trips of the chorus down the runway to mingle with the audience was an outstanding fe^ure of the show, but seemed to be enjoyed most by those who were watching the “other fellow.”.. The Nelsons did some very accept able acrobatic work. The costumes were beautiful and the electrical effects somewhat out of the ordinary. In short, the entire show is clean from start to finish and deserves a capacity house in every town it visits. * “Blind Youth” Coming. The next attraction at the Vamp Theatre will be Lou Tellegen in “Blind Youth,” which is receiving the The January Short (Course for the County Home Demonstration Agents’ training at Winthrop College closed January 21st and the agents have re turned to their respective counties en thusiastic over the prospects of the coming year with its plans, promises and expectations of the future reali zation in the developing of their formulated plans. The short course of training at Winthrop College real ly braces us for the year’s activities in Home Demonstration Work. More time and attention will be devoted to production than ever be fore, for the simple fact that our marketing is developing in such mar velous propdrtions as to render a wonderful incentive for the produc tion of more gardens, better gardens and a greater variety of vegetable products. What the club women need is an all the year garden to meet the market demand for fresh vegetable supplies and a certainty of surplus for conservation purposes. Meeting to Be Held in this County at an Early Date. The Winthrop girl, wherever she is, feels herself a part of the col lege. She inherited a membership in the institution when she enrolled as a student and she retains this mem bership throughout the years after leaving the campus. Whatever is of importance to the college is of great interest to her. DISTINGUISHED ACTOR TO APPEAR IN BARNWELL Lou Telegen at the Vamp Theatre Wednesday Night. Lou Tellegen, whose rare dramatic powers; it is conceded, give him one of the leading places on the American stage, will on Wednesday night, Feb. 8th, present himself (in person) and his own company at the Vamp Thea tre, Barnwell, in an elaborate revival of his greatest American success, “Blind Youth,” the comedy drama in three acts, which ran four months at There is no way to keep in touch with the interests of the college save j the 39th Street Theatre in New York through organization, and, in re- City, and in which he firmly estab- sponse to an article in a recent issue lished his stellar claims, of this paper, several Winthrop grad- The play is from the pens of Wil- uates and former students are plan- Urd Mack and Mr. Tellegen and was ning for a get-together meeting of one of the pronounced hits several all those living in Barnwell County, years ago, receiving the encomiums who have attended the college during 0 f the entire press of the larger cit- one of its regular sessions. Miss Lei- ies, the star creating many new ad- la Russell, the Executive Secretary mirers for his remarkable portrayal of the Winthrop College Alumnae 6f the central character in which his Association, will be present to bring success was even greater than that a message from the college. of his first appearance in this coun- The undersigned committee urgent- try, which was as leading man with ly requests that each Winthrop Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, who brought daughter in Barnwell County kindly him over here. In the near future the Home Dem- j ® en d Miss Amarynthia Keels, Black- it deals with an incident that bap- onstration Club members will hold a v *^ e » S. C., one of the committee, a pened to a fellow artistTof Mr. Tclle- meeting of “Council for Farm Wo- card ®URF«*ting the town in the coun- w h en the bUi . wm gtin a pupi , men," and make plans for a revival of the Club Market which was car ried on with such successful results in 1921. Let us take this opportuni ty which to her seems the most cen- 0 f the great Rodin of Paris, and tra! and convenient for the proposed J through whose efforts he obtained meeting. Another article will appear .draisgion to the Conaervatoim* its next week in .this paper stating the locale is the latin quarter of the ty to thank the ladies of Barnwell j time and P lace °* meeting, in accord- French metropolis and New York, for their splendid cooperation with | ance w *th the majority of suggestions and while its story is gripping and the market. | relative thereto received by the com- intense it is not tenebrous, on the ..The garden period of expectation * rom ***« various daughters I con trary, it is life-like; it has its begins in January vnen catalogues j throu K hout th * county are searched over for seed selection and brains are filled with thoughts of plants, soils, tools and fertilizers. Then in February and March comes j the period of preparation, a time of digging and planting—paving a way for the supply of vegetables which are to follow. Let us make the year 1922 the ban ner year for production and conses- vation and by doing so we can make •-he home maker’s resources greater than ever before. The Garden Campaign. The Garden Campaign for Barnwell Mrs. T. E. Crammings, Barnwell, S. C.. Mrs. J. E. Kennedy, Williston, S. Miss Amarynthia Keels, Blackville, S. C. Committee HOLD UP IN BLACKVILLE. ' Unknown Stranger Demands 83 fr Sam I. Bulat. highest praise possible in every city for the approaching election, as the i in which it has been shown. Tellegen extent to which they use’ their right J made his first appearance on the to vote will play no small part in ; American stage as the leading man the outcome of future elections, with Sarah Bernhradt, and his suc- they holding “the balance of power,” cess was instantaneous. This is posi- >o to speak. ' * lively one of the highest class ar- Miss Baxley iioga very capable tractions that will .come South this j tion and Preservation, will work with young woman, having been admitted ( winter and th^ management of the the County Home Demonstration A- to the Bar some time ago. She im- | Vamp is urging thetr patrons to se- j gent in putting across this phase of mediately entered upon the practice cure seat reservations as early as | Extension Work during these three of her chosen profession and has possible. In order to “break it | days. i k . . » MVM . become a familiar figure'''Naround | will be necessary to charge $2 for'the j Pleas* take notice of the meeting ' jv** ^ of * V* would maka Blackville, Jan. 81.—What might have been intended as “a hoix” or a Mwr " j serious attempt to get some money County will incorporate February 8. ** * j v o * j • o I in l . . . ’ was attempted here Saturday night v and 10, when as many clubs will be'u ^ j.. visit..,1 ... ., ^ when a stranger accosted Mr. Sam Ix- ' isitcd as possible. Mr*. Dora Dee 1 Walker, State Specialist in Produc- lar Buist on a dark part of the direct as he was going to supper from the store of Simon Brown’s Sons, where he is employed, and ask ed him for five dollars. Mr. Buist told him that he did not have it and moments of laughter as well as of pain, and it has ita moral. For this, his trans-conti nenta tour, Mr. Tellegen has engaged an excellent suoporting cast, and has given the play an entire new setting which is an exact counterpart of that utilized during the long runs of the play. Assisting Mr. Tellegen in the cast will be found Helen Grayce, Isa be A Wen, Dorothy Beardsley, Georgia Prentice, Estelle Floyd, Louis Bar clay, Russell Davis, Hugh Banks six Jack Daly. The advance sale of seats will open Monday, Feb. 6th, at Mace Drug Co at 9 o’clock. Prices: Orchestra 81.60 spd $2.00; Balcony, 8T.00.—adv GIRL IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY HER BROTHER Mildred Moore Receives Painful Wound When Pistol Goto Off. Little Mildred Moore, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Moore, of Barnwell, waa painfully though not seriously in ured Sunday morning when a 25- calibre automatic pistol was accident ally discharged by her 10-year old brother, James. The bullet passed through the fleshy part of her leg above the knee, inflicting a Oround that bled profusely until dressed by a physician. The pistol, which was the property of sn older sister, was borrowed sev eral days ago by s young man, who returned it Sunday morning, leaving it with Lavenia in the absence of her sister. The child removed the maga zine and thought that the weapon was unloaded. However, one car- . tridge still remained in the barrel. Childlike, the little tots passed the pistol from one to another for exami nation, not realizing their danger. One child is said to have pointed it at the head of another, but fortunate ly did not pull the trigger. When the pistol reached James, he pressed the trigger with the above result. Neigh bors immediately rushed to the hopse and improvised a tourniquet to stop the flow of blood. Mr. Mitchell, who is employed at the Barnwell Chero-Cola Bottling Works, held the wound closed until a physician ar rived. But for prompt action it is feared that the result would Save been quite serious. v This incident should serve as a warning to parents who are too lax in the matter of si lowing their chili- ren to have firearms. Only a shoit time ago Dr. W. M. Jones, editor of The Barnwell Sentinel, commented upon the indiscriminate shooting of “parlor riflles" within the incorpoe. porate limits of the city, thereby en dangering the lives of others. People trusts that the town auth'wi- ties will pot a stop to this dangerons practice. It is understood that a Io cs W heardware dealer refuses to sail cartridges to small boys and He h to be commanded for his stand. It !a better to make a few over-indulgent parents “mad” than to run the risk of a tragedy. PERFECT ORGANIZATION I hich will be held nearest vou and ‘fail dead." The stranger then told him to go back up town and get it for him. This remark caused Mr. Buist, who fortunately was armed, to the Court House during “court first 15 rows of seats in the orches-i-whic week.”' She has a wide circle of tra. The other seats will be 11.50 | befrin^ making your plans to attend. ■ f u TVl . M friends and quite a lafge family and the balcony $1.00, war tax to be I It is hnped that everybodv in reach \\ f ° r l , Thl9 r *" iark Mr. connection in Barnwell County. Her added. Messrs. Diamond and ,~ — , iniR UI1 .. ar . . ^ to l* congratulate * upon their eur. ! denin-. Kverybodjefe „r e ed to come, ^ b “Td £ cess in 'securing such high clue at- whether a club membe> qr not Meet- Wl , n ’ r ' , U18 en notified—tha v- v~ 37, , , r, . , . policemen and a close search was mgs will be held with the fo lowimr _ j Miss Leila A. Russell, Alumane Executive Secretary for the Win throp College Alumnae Association, states that the Winthrop Alumnae and former students scattered throughout the state in every nook* and comer of it, are enthusiastic in first appearance upon “the hustings” will doubtless be greeted by a large audience and the outcome of the race will be awaited with much in terest. Phillio ! m'! h * V ’T TT? a l h ** ri "* ; w*d>’ »or hi. pistol,' whereupon -he the w6rk Phillips ore t Mrs. U alker s splendid talk on Kar-] , immodisle-v -homed the I » h «PK' r » of Winthrop daughters. Resolutions of Respect Brother Henry G.‘ Delk, n deacon in Double Pond Church for forty years or more, passed away at his' home Saturday, Dec. 17th, at the ripe age of 79 years. Brother Delk •was a man pf blameless life and was greatly devoted to his church. Our hearts turn to him in loving remqm- tractions, and it is safe to say that Barnwell is one of the smallest towns in the United ^dtes to get such pro ductions. — LONG BRANCH ITEMS. Long BrancR, ’ Jan. 31.—Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hair, pf Rosemary, snent Saturday with the latter’s brother, Mr. L. M. Birt. Mrs. Myrtie Hutto and charming little daughter spent the week-end brance of his loyalty and devotion, j with Mrs. T. E. Turner. His Christian influence has left a | Mr. J. S. Keel and family spent lasting impression on those with Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. whom he ■ came in contact. Therefore, be it resolved: if That we bow in humble sub- ' •• • missionMo the will of our Heavenly Father. . / - 2. That the Double Ponds Baptist W. P. Blume. - * Mr. and Mrs. tV. H. Birt and Misses Myrtie and Desse Chitty, of Bla^k- ville, spent Sunday with the former’s brother, Mr. L. M. Birt. Mr. O. B. Staley and family were Church has lost one of its most visitors at Healing Springs Sunday, faithful and. worthy members. The many friends of little M : ss 3. That in our loss^ve express our Dorothy Keel will be grieved to learn love and sympathy for the bereaved family. 4. That a copy of these resolutions of her illness and hope for her a speedy recovery. Messrs. Theodore* and Ethridge be sent* to the family, -one recorded Baxley were week-end^visitors in the in our minutes and one be mailed to Calvary section. - the Baptist Courier and one to The 1 Mrs. Fairy Garrison and children, Barnwell People for publication. W. H. Hutto, W. H. Hartztfg, F. W. Delk, ^ Committee. 9 Following a week of declining Qlen and Elma, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E Turndr Sunday. Messrs. Micagy Birt and George Cook were vipitors'at Sunday School on Sunday afternopn. Mr. and Mrs. S. AT Hair spent the Week-end in Barnwell. the following clubs: e Long Branch, Fein 8, 10:30 a. m. Pleasant Hill and Tinker’s Creek, Feb. 8, 3 p. m. Hercules, Feb. 9, 10:30 a. m. Kline, Feb. 9, 3 p. m. Double Ponds, Feb. 10, 10:30 a. m. San Hill, Feb. 10, 3 p. m. Meetings will be held at the school houses. For further information ap ply to Eloise Cave,^ . Home Demonstration AgepL made for all suspicious characters, but none was found. The stranger wore a cap and rain coat and was either a white man or a bright mulat to. The Mayfield Construction Com pany began grading yesterday on the highway between here and Williston. There were 45 laborers and eight ma chines busy. Friends of Mr. John Shipes, of El ko, will regret to lenrn that he had the misfortune to- fall during the freeze last week, breaking his arm in two places. - • Mr.>apd Mrs. J. B. Keel, of Black ville, announce the birth of a fine Reedy Branch, Jan. 30:—Mr. and grandson, the .son of Mr. and Mrs. REEDY BRANCH ITEMS. Mrs. W. P.-Still and children spent Sunday with the former’s parents', Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Still. Alonzo Bates, of ^Elko, born Monday, January 23. \ Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Beprwald, of M^ses Ineeda and Iris "flffubbs Philadelphia, have returned home afi spent Sunday with Miss Mary Lucille^ ter a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Creech.. *' Brown and other relatives in Soutl Carolina. „ Mr. and Mrs. D. Mayer, of Blooms- Mr. and Mrs. Victor Martin spent the week-end with the latter’s pa rents, Mr.-and Mrs. B. W. J. Still There is every reason why this should be true of this body of young women. Loyalty and gratitude are two of the most admirable qualities of character. Winthrop College has rendered the womanhood of the state an incomparable service. She has given to each of her daughters generously, and that these young women should come together and form tfn organization through which they may express their loyal ty and gratitude is not more than should be expected. These organizations in the various counties furnish a valued means through which the graduates and former students may keep in touch with the college and her in terest. They serve not only as a means through which one’s attitude toward Alma Matev is' expressed, but, as one of our leading educators says: “They serve # to unlfec the col lege and public sentiment much more closely . than any formal tie ild possible do Abojjt two-thirds of the counties burg, Pa„ have returned home after in s ^ a ^ * re now organized. Why Misses Eulalie and Azilie Hic’ s ^ a visit to Mr. ’ and Mrs, Herman Wjnthrop Daughters of Barnwell Counfy no such organiza tion? Let the Wihthrop graduates and Master Ruby and Calvin Hiers ; Brown. Mrs. Mayer, is a sister of spent Sunday at the home of Mr. nnd ' Mrs. Brown. ^ Bjicas, tRc COtton max^t broke aa^. Miss Vivian Garrison spent Sxt- other halt cent Monday! Opinion urday night with Mr. and Jjfrs. Willie ^eems to be very much divided as Hair. Ito the future trend of prices, many J The farmers of this section are re thinking that the price will soon joicing in hopes that some of the reach higher level*, while others boll weevils have “passed away” dur- can see nothing but lower prices ing the snow and cold of the past for the staple. Under boll weevil week, conditions 20 cenU ii conafekred a — • * ♦ cheap price f&r cotton. | Advertise in THE PEOPLE. Miss Elma Chitty, who does social last week-end. MfS. B. B. Baxley. ‘ —-—___ Messrs. Hewlette and Coy Still were visitors at the home of Miss America Croft Sunday evening. Misses . Juanita and Adell Still spent the week-end with Miss Li ah Still. Miss Maggie Black entertained assistant State veterinarian for Ba large numbef ,* of Inend* Saturday | and Bamberg Counties, my #er evening. « vices are free in the control of in Misses Birdie Sanders and Eun re ; factious «nd contagious dueases of and" former students ir this work at Bath, visited relatives here 19 ue8 U on * *nd decide whetlietor not there should be a chapter of Win throp Daughters in our county. V NOTICE. For the benefit of those who do not I fully understand, I will say thfct, as Contributed. >f — PROGRAMME (N the B. Y. P. U. Rally in BamWrc Sunday, February 12th. following is the programme of the B. Y. P. U. rally of the Barnwell Bap tist association to be held at the Baptist Church in Bamberg on Sun day, February 12th: 11 a. m.—; Devotional exerrises. Miss Eloise Cave. 11:15 e. m.—Welcome address, J. F. Carter. % 11:25 a m.—Response, L. E. Kir by.* 11:36 a. m.—Roll call, reading of minutes, etc. Demonstration, Bamberg^Union. Recess. 3 p. m.—Devotional exercises, D. T. Latimer. 3:16 p. m.—A-l union—“How' we did It”—Miss Juanita Matthews. 3:26 p. m.—How to make our on ions 100 per cent, in daily Bible road-, ing, Miss Thelma Brooker, Miss Grace Mason. Special Music, Bamberg Quartette. 3:45 p.^m.—How we won the state banner, Mrs. L. H. Miller. 3:55 p. m.—“Our aim,” Rev. L. H. Miller, president State convention. Solo, Mrs. J. J. Heard. Business jpessibn, election of offi cers, etc. Adjourn. TO BUILD RESIDENCE Mr. T. S. Cave i* having' material hauled to his lot facing the residence of Mrs. SalHe-McNab, formerly a ITEMS FROM ROSEMARY. Rosemary, Jan. 30.—Messrs. Willie, Cla^Eort and Quinton Zorne and sis ter, Miss Alma Zorne, of this cec- tion, attended a party at the home cf Mr. “Bob” Pevcoek Friday night There was a heavy snow fall in this section last Wednesday night, which, it is hoped, killed the boll wee- Ll ' farmers are preparing the> land tenant cotton again w* _ _ as - ITJW€I! IS week-end wither sister, Mrs. Gary Lott, of the WhiteNPond section, r. and Mrs. Ernest Hair are the Hiers were ths week-end guests of Uve 8tock M ^ woHt ia under the di " part of the G. K. Ryan property. I P™* parents of a fine UMk girl. Miss Maggie Black. 1 rection of Clerason Agricultural Col-1 preparatory to tht erection of a* Ur ««* Mr*. Mike Hair, orWi»*ia- romfortable brick bungalow, ^hich ! I 0 ®* and ^ r - Harry Poythroa were it is understood/ will be occupied visitors ia this section Sfcnday.^/ by Mr. Niek CocHa and family. j Mr - *s—ady and Mr. MRHfl a* Mr. Moye McKerley was a visitor, lege and I am stationed at Black- at the 'hoase df Miss Azilee Hkrs V *H*- a-. Thursday evening. Telephone for me at Epps' Pbar- ♦ I mary. Send yaw Job Work to TW Psopto 1 X W. McCrone, D. V, jf