V f |3^*TUE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL COUNTY.^ Yes, if you want money we have it.T I If you have money we want it. 5 o o Paid in Savings Department. HOME BANK OF BARNWELL. k,X~x~X“!“X“X-*X*«W~X~X~:~X~X~X'V Established in 1877 “Just Like a Member of the Family ti Largest County Circulation. June ’24 Subscriptions Have Expired. PLEASE RENEW PROMPTLY! VOLUME XLVIL j BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY. JUNE 12TH, lt»2t. NUMBER ?/ MANY CANDIDATES MAKE FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Several Are Seeking Nomination for Coroner.—Local Politics. Quite a number of candidates have thrown their hats into the ring sinctT the last issue of The People, as will I** seen from the list of candidates’ cards elsewhere in this issue. Among them are-the following: Mr. J. M. Diamond, who received the apointment for the unexpired term of the late Coroner J. Staff Hal ford. ha s announced for that office. Mr. Diamond is a farmer living in the suburbs of the city and has a large circle of friends throughout the coun ty Mr. W\ A. Rss, of the Ashleigh sec tion, and Mr. S. A. Hair, of the Long Branch section, are also candidates for this office. Both these gentlemen 4 are farmers. The latter is very well known to county newspaper readers as ’*Riah Mas, the Long Branch Phil osopher.” Mr. B. W. Peeples has announced as a candidate for vw-erection to the office of Magistrate at Four Mile « \vhile Mr. J. Lee All, of Dunbarton, knakes his initial entry into politics as a candidate for Magistrate at Dun- arton. Local politics is becoming warmer. Messrs. C. F. Molair and M. C. Dia mond are candidates for Alderman, the latter seeking re-election. Mr. L. M. Calhoun is a candidate for Com missioner of Public Worlds. AH of these gentlemen are well known busi ness men of Barnwell and need no introduction to the voters. They are conservative and their friends be lieve that the voters will make no mistake in electing them. The time for candidates to file their pledges and pay their assessments expires next Monday, June Ifith. at 12 o’cloclk noon. They are requested to bear the date and hour in mind and govern themselves accordingly. Enjoyable Linen Shower. One of the prettiest parties of the spring and summer season was a linen shower Tuesday afternoon, given by Mrs. Charles A. Hensley in honor of Miss Emily Porter, who will be married June ‘26th to Mr. John Lawfenee ' Widman, of Asheville, N. C. m/s. Hensley and Mrs. Carter WALTER DUNCAN GIYEsA UP RACE FOR CONGRESS 'f Quits Because of Business Conner- tions.—Offers Thanks. , i-1 OUT OF TOWN VISITORS ENJOY ELLENTON PICNIC Young Men and Women Return Home for Summer Vacation. Walter E. Duncan, comptroler gen- Walter E. Duncan, comptroller gen.- dard, whose name has been before the Price fnet the guests at the door and l P u *dic as a candidate for ( ongress pinned pink and white bouquets on them, while the guest of honor Was 1 presented with a beautiful corsage. The color scheme of green and white was carried out in the decora tions, the interior of the home oeing i bower of loveliness. Bridge was played at six tables and at the con clusion of the games It was found that Mrs. E.~F. Bauer had won the high score prize, the consolation be ing cut by Mrs. Edgar A. Brown. Again carrying out the color scheme, refreshments consisting of bridal cakes and green and white block jee cream were served. Punch was serv ed throughout the afternoon. The guest* were, then invited into the dining room where a large white bell was suspended from the chandelier Pver the beautifully appointed table. Little Misses Ruth Hensley and Emily Brown pulled the ribbons at- t'lhed to the bell and showered the charming bride-elect with lovely and useful gifts of linen from her admiring friends. Those enjoying Mrs. Hensley’s hospitality were: Mrs. Willis Irvin, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Lee. of Augusta; Mrs. J. A. Kennedy, of W'illiston; Mrs. Reid, of Laurens; Mrs. J. A. Porter, Mrs. E. F. Bauer, Miss Emily Porter, Miss Blanche Porter, Mrs. B. P. Davies, Mrs. J. J. Bush, Mrs. E. A. Brown, Mrs. Charlie Brown, Si'., Mrs. H.'Dv. Calhoun, Mrs. L. M. Calhoun, Mrs. R. S. Dicks. Mrs. R. H. Wilcox. Mrs. T. E. Cummings. Mrs. Sol. ulatt, Mrs. Eugene Easterling, Miss Elizabeth Easterling and Mrs. Carter Price. notice: The first County Campaign meeting has been set by the County Executive Committee at Hilda foi*next Tuesday^ the 17th inst. The official order to thi- effect it will-not be necessary t > change, but'the good people of llild i have petitioned mo. as County Chair- man.-to request th::i :tie meeting in question he postponed. 'nicy are busy with < in umber--and gras y Cot ton ami they promise that, if, the meeting set frM the 17th at Hilda be Postponed, some tune latei in the - ourn r they will lire pare a barbecue d : nner and invite a!' of t-he candidate... ind the public to be piC^cni. at which Elko School Closes. iinie candidates will be asked to speak. 1 am. therefore, publishing th’s notice to say that the meeting - at I • Hi 1 da will be postponed and announce- ' ment to that effect will lie made ai lild.a on the morning in question. -a i t ice will be given later a> to the on which the people of Hilda dc- ! sire to entertain the Campaign party. Edgar A. Brown, Countv Chairman. Friday evening. May 30th, the Elko school closed its 1923-24 session with very interesting exercises. .The session just cfused was satisfactory in every way. Mrs. Clara L. John ston Hitt is principal of the school and is ably assisted by Misses Fran ces Rankin and Connie Crouch. The high school gave an interes ing demonstration of Riley’s poem which were illustrated.,,The primary department rendered a Mother Const play which was much enjoyed. Several recitations were rendered. “Oui Mothers.” given bv mx girls and boys of the intermediate grades, was espe cially enjoyed. Tho— evening was I brought to a close \fy a play given hy the school, “Katie's New Hat.” after which prizes were delivered and Mrs Hitt announced her resignation as principal.’ Elko .patrons 'regret to give up Mrs. Hitt, who has done splenid Jy with the school. from the Second District, has with drawn from the race. In announc ing his withdrawal, Mr. Duncan is sued the following statement: “Business connections, which I have recently formed and which together with the editorship and publication of The Aiken Standard will occupy my time after the expiration of my pres ent term as comptroller general, pre cludes the possibility of my making the race for congress as I had con templated. “I desire to express my sincere ap preciation of the pledges of support which have been made to me and t) thank my friends throughout the dis trict for the interest-they have taken in my proposed candidacy and the many encouraging letters I have re ceived.” The retirement from the race of Mr. Duncan reduces the number of candidates for congress from Aiken County to two and narrows the race # dowm to five candidates, these being Solicitor Robert L. Guntex^afld G. L. Toole, pf Aiken; 6ui*er 3. Hare, of Saluda; B. R. Tiljlman, of Edgefield and Capt. W. p. Black, of Williston. Complete List of Candidates. For Governor:—Thomas G. Mc Leod, incumbent; John T. Duncan.._ For Lieutenant Governor:—E. B. Jackson, of Wagener, incumbent. For Secretary of State:—W. P. Blackwell, incumbent; James Cans- ler, Columbia; C. O. Brown. For Sytate Superintendent of Educa tion:—J. H. Hope, incumbent. For Adjutant General:—Robert E. Craig, incumbent; John D. Frost. For Attorney General:—J. M. Dan iel, now Assist ant Attorney General; Solicitor J. Monroe Spears, of Darl ington, and D. McK. Winter, of Col umbia. For Commissioner of Agriculture: —B. Harris, incumbent; E. Vy. Dabbs, of Mayesville. and James C. Shealy, of Richland County. * For State Treasurer:—S. T. Carter, incumbent, arid \V. J. Scruggs, of Columbia. Fur Comptinllei General:—W. )\ Southerland, now chief clerk in the office, and A. G. Beattie, of Camden. For United States Senate:—N. B. Dial, incumbent; Congressman Jas. F. Byrnes, of Aiken; John J. McMahan, and Cole L. Blease. Williston News. Ellenton, June 7.—Mrs'. John Cater of John’s Island spent several days u;ith her sister, Mrs. Harold Bucking ham. Among the out-of-town visitors at the Baptist Sunday school picnic last Friday were:Mr. and Mrs. Gordon. Mrs. Ike Morris, of Augusta. Ga., Mrs. Bolder and Mrs. Greene, of Beech Is land, .Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Barrclt and daughter, of Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Greene and Mr. V. S: Owens, of Barnwell, and Mx^ Vw;4or Lewis, of Kline. ¥ f ' Mr. Driggers ■'returned to Atlanta J^st week after conducting a three-day meeting. Miss Mary Oliver is visiting friends in Ellenton. Miss Sarnie Bush left this week for Hendersonville to open the home that she has run so successfully in the past. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Youngblood mo tored to Greenwoo I Tuesday and were accompanied on their return by Mr-. Frank Youngblood. Mr. and Sirs. Groover Helmly and little daughter. Lena, have returned from a visit to Waynesboro, Ga. Mrs. Eugene Buckingham and Mrs. Dixie Dunbar are attending the Con federate reunion at Memphis. Robert Lee, of Sumter, is visiting Dude Brown at the latter’s country home. The following boys and eirTs^iiTt* at home from school: Misses Mary Phoebe Bush from Chicora, Normah v * Dye from Athens, Ga., Myrtle Mays from Tubman, Eleanor Dunbar from Coker; Zaek Miller, Jr„ from Rich mond academy, W. B. Turner from Wofford, Albert Wealherske and Charles Milton Turner from Clerrson and Sumpter Cassels from Bailey Mil itary institute. Ross Seigler, of Beech Island, spent Sunday with friend-. Charlie Bailey, of .Greonwod, v'sit- ed friends and relatives tore one day this week, Dick Youngblood, of Wilmington, N. C.. spent the week-end witn his parents. Jeff Stokes and Marvin Eubanks had ■business in Augusta Wednesday. Raymond Grimes, has. just returned from n visit to his brother in Bam berg. Mrs Hallahan. of Augusta, is visit ing Mrs. Joe Ashley. Miss Mae .Btmtham recently visited her sister. Mrs. Harold Buckingham. Dr. F. ( . Brinkley returned from Virginia a few days ago. Williston, June 7.—Dr. and Mrs. George Hair, of Bamberg, and R. C. Giverson, of Texas, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith Thursday evening of last week. Mr. Giverson gave an interesting entertainment at Dr. Smith’s home by showing slides of the fertile Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Miss Thyra Gowdy has returned to her home in Lake City after visit ing Mr. and Mrs. W. TL_Willis, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith and chil dren were visitors to Greenwood this DYCHES' SWIMMING BOOL PROVES POPULAR PLACE Several Hundred People Present on Opening Days. Mr. D. A. (“Dan”) Dyches is a man who Indieves in doing things first and talking ab>ut them afterwards—a virtue that is woefully lacking in tho press agents of Atlanta and other would-be cities and towns. Until an advertisement and newj item appeared in The People last week announcing the opening of Dyches’ Swimming Pool, very few week. <- Mrs. VV. G. Thompson, Sr., Mrs. ’ pt ‘ op,t * in this st,ction Knew that such For Consolidated School. Sander- Seizes Still. Herman A. Owens Dies. Friends and relatives of Mr. Her- mail A. Owens, of Florence, will re gret to learn of his sudden death at "McLeod's Infrmary Saturday after noon. June ■ 7-th. ' Herman was the youngest son of Mrs. M, M. Owens, of Kline. He was a line young man and a consistent member of the Florence Methodist Church. For a number of years he had been connected with the E. M. Matthews Drug Co., of Florence, acting as bookkeopevsat one (ime and V Constable John Sanders and depu ties captured a large still Tuesday morning on the Ganrt Mill Creek, in the Patterson’s Old Mill section, some six miles from Barnwell. The • . a still, which was of 120-gallon capacity, showed sighs of rrcrht operation. The plant, together with about 2,000 gallbns of mash, va* destroyed by the officers. While returning to their automobile, one of the raiders found 12 quarts .of liquor-in fruit jars hid den in Ihti woods. This i s the_lhird still that Mr. Sanders has captured in that section in the past few weeks. Card of Thanks. We wish to extend •our sincere thanks, to our many friends for the many kind remembrances during the recent illness and death of our little daughter. Eleanor. Mr. and Mrs. Broadus Still. Diamond Appointed Coroner at the time of his death he was m a au ger. — Besides a host of relatives and friends he leaves to mourn his death a wife and two small boys, his mother. Mrs. M. M. Owens, and three sister-. Mrs. J. R. Minor, of Derfmark. Mrs. H. W. Goolsby, of liartsville, and Mrs. Ira E. Black, of Barnwell, and one brother, Duran Ovyens^of Kline. Interment was" made at Florence. / i " i ^ ^ - - Fire Monday Morning. Fire and water damage amounting ! to several hundred dollars was done j The Court of Common Pleas will to the residence of Dr. L. M. Mace ! convene at Barnwell Monday, with shortly before noon Monday. The j Judge Rice, of Aiken, presiding. No *>of was ablaze when the alarm was mnded and only the prompt anil efficient work of the volunteer fire department saved the dvyelling from destruction. It is thought that the fire originated from the kitchen flu°. The greater part of the loss, which is covered by insurance, was due to water. - — Williston. June 6.—-At an enthush as tic' meeting of the patrons, ta.:-. payers and trustees of White Ron 1, Elko. W'illiston, New Forest. Pleas ant Hill, Mount Calvary, Green's Academy and other adjacent school districts, held here today, the unani mous vote was th •' the time is ripe for a large, eons''.(b-ted high school building in this vi it ity. Power W. Bethea, statistician and supervisof * of rural schools of the State Department of Education, made a very interesting talk, laying, special emphasis upon {Tie advantages of the consolidated high - School from the class room point of view and also a- a community huijger. Many of this section are enthiisyns- tie and indications are that within a short whil# plans will.nave been work "ed out for the establishment in this section of one of the best high schools of the State. Miscellaneous Shower, Mr. J. M. Diamond, of this city, has been appointed as Coroner for Barn well Counfy to fill out the unexpire 1 term of the late Mtx J. Staff Halford. J. E. Kennedy, Mrs. W. M. Jones, Miss Hattie Newsom and A. E. Thompson left Monday by motor to Rock Hill for the W i nth nip commencement, where Miss Bessie Thompson, Mrs. Thompson’s daughter, graduates. Mrs. G. W. Whitaker has returned from Columbia, where she attended the Commencement of Columbia Col lege. She matte several addresses in connection with the commencement exercises. Mrs. J. L. Smith and children are visiting Mrs. O. P. Earle, in Green ville. M. M. Player and Bill McLeod left Saturday for their homes in Claren don County. Mrs. Paul Cook and Miss Mildred Cook, of Olar, were visitors Monday of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Toole. Mrs. W. W. Thompson and two sons have returned from Rock Hill.J Mrs. J. P. McMillan and two son'?, of Clinton are visiting Mrs. S. B. Ray. C. P. King, of Charleston, Was a visitor here this week. Miss Edna Lott left Tuesday to be present at the marriage of Miss Mil dred Lumley and Henry Campbell at Greenwood Thursday. Miss Lumley is a sister of Miss Dorothy Lumley, who taught ‘School here last year. Miss Lott will play for the wedding, after which she goes to Rock Hill to attend the Winthrop summer school, specializing in pipe organ. Mrs. W. C. Cook was called to Columbia this week on account of the illness of her sister, Miss Kahron Folk. Mrs. J. W. Dixon has returned from, a visit to relatives in Columbiar. • Mis s Pinkie Bates is attenSTng the Orangeburg summer school. , Mrs. J. W. Toole and family spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. .W. W. Johnston, at Earle. Miss Flora Bennett, of Laurens, is visiting Miss Martha Dixon. The Misses-Elizabeth Johnston, El I ten Grimes. Bessie Thompson art Ruby Courtney have returned from Winthrop College. M^sionaty Society Meets. One of the most enjoyable meetings of the year was that of the Moman’s Missionary Society or the Methodist Church, held at the home of Mrs. R. Death of Rev. S. P. Hair. (Contributed) Rev. Simon Peter Hair, pastor oi the First Baptist Church, of Fountain Inn. died Sunday, June 1, 1924. at project was even contemplated, much less an accomplished fact. In response to Mr. Dyches’ invitation, lowever, hundreds of people visited that popular resort Saturday and Sunday afternoons and found that ho las one of the most up-to-date pools in the State, outside of the larger cities. The pool is located'about six miles from Barnwell, near Bodiford’s- old mill. It is built of brick and ce ment, about 50 by 80 feat in width anJ length and some four to eight feet deep. Running water has been piped to> the pool, insuring a fresh supply at all times. The pool itself is sur rounded on three sides by well built dressing rooms, while the fourth aide is to he covered and reserved for spectators. No provision as yet has been made forlhTTiny tots, but Mr.- Dyches states that a shallow enclos ure will he built, probably this week, for the little fellows who have not learned.how to swim. This swimming pool fills a long- felt want in this stct*on and if prop erly managed The People predicts that it will enjoy increasing popular ity as the days grow warmer. It will doubtless be the mecca for picnic par ties abd others wishing an outing. Mr. Dyches is to be congratulated on his progressiveness in building the pool. Doctors Are Entertained. Thursday, May 29th, the Williston doctors entertained the Barnwell County physicians and their families with a delicious barbecue dinner at Smith’s swimming pool. Dr. Mul- herin gave a very interesting and in structive lecture on the care and feed ing of infants and children during the summer months and Dr. Kilpatrick discussed the management and treat ment of obstetrical complications. Those, present were: Dr. and Mrs. Mulherin, Dr. KUpatrick and Miss O’Gorman, of Augusta, Dr. and Mrs. I). K. Briggs, of BlackvilUv Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hensley, of Barnwell, Dr. and Mrs. L. VY. Anderson, of Dun barton'. Dr. and Mis. W. C. Smith. Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Blanchard, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Wallis Cone and Mrs. Lizzie Dicks, of Williston. Miss O’Gorman is superintendent of the Children’s hospital of Augusta. C. Holman on I uesday afternoon c a co- pure Christian worker to his home worker with Him in the advancement beyond the skies. of God's kingdom. Miss J e rnie Al- | fje is survived by his wife, Mrs. kinson. who was a recent delegate to | Adelaide Sanders Hair, four children. the Sunday School Conference held at Bethel Church in CJiark ' >n, then gave her report in a m unique manner. A pie had bew-arranged. of which all were asked *o have a piece, Mrs. Vincent, of Union, is visiting* her mother, Mrs. Belt. - Col. Edgar A. Brown went tip Columbia Monday on business. to Mr. G. M. Neeley, of the Denmark Buiek Co„ was a visitor here Tuesday. jury cases will be -triial at the ap proaching term. Little Miss Emil\ Brown, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Edgar A. Brown, was rushed to a hospital in Colombia ,at a late hour Tuesday night-. It i s feared that she is suffering worn an attack of appendicitis. “ . ~ - Mis. Eugene Easterling and Miss Elizabeth Easterling entertained Fn- day afternoon with ». miscellaneous shower in honor of M i-« Emily Por ter, popular bride < lect. at the hoiru of Mrs. B. L. EasPnling. Bridge was played at five tables. The high sco'V prize was won by Mrs. S. B. Moseley ami the consolation prize was cut by Mrs. IteP. Davies, tnese ladies pre senting the prizes to Miss-Porter, who was also given the guevt prize, a silver card receiver. At the conclus ion of the games, the hostesses servekl a tempting salad course. Little Misses ■Emily Brown and Mary Bush present ed a pretty picture seated on the large dining room table, from which they showered the guest of honor with miscellaneous gifts. Send your Job Work to The People. these, pieces contained it'*m> of .inter est from the Cofiferer-'c Whicte-wetv in turn read hy ,the m m,her<. Tit s proved to be-both inte ting and en tertaining. Delightful pu.n':i an 1 sandwiches were serv d by th** hostess and a collection was made for the semi-annual plediri offering of the society in which lected.—Contributed Mr. A. D. Connor, of Barnwell, has jointHLTh** People’s family of satisfied readers. . . — T"$fr. Owen Riley and a party of friends, of Columbia; were visitors here Sunday. Miss Gladys Willis, of Bingham, it on an extended visit-toiler sister, Mrt. about $3() was col- two brothers. Rev. John Knox -Hair, of Lykesland. and Mr. H. Jeff Hai \ of Blackville, two sisters,-M-rs. -Alice Webb, of Cross Anchor, and Mrs. S. A. Hair, of Elko, besides a number of nieces and nephews The body was buried at Fountain Inn on Monday at four o’clock. The services were conducted by Pm-. Lamereaux. of the First Baptist Church, of Abbeville. A beautiful prayer was offered by Dr. Hahn, of ■Greenville. Thirty Baptist mininters were present. All business of Foun tain Inn closed on Monday afternoon. The floral designs were numerous and gorgeous, and the funeral was attend- E. Goodson. Miss Eva Pratt, of Due West, is the guest of her sisjer, Mrs. M. C. Best, this week. Mr. Ted Riley, who is a student at Furman University, Greenville, ar rived here Sunday* Messrs. Joe Owens and D. P. caster, of the Ashleigh section, wens in the city "Monday. \ .A- ( - sr * Cucumbers sold ;at Blackville as low as 25 cents a^rato, if they could j ed by a very large crowiS^ be disposed of at all i —■ There will be a mass meeting of the citizens of P»ainwell at the Court Hbuse, Tuesday afternoon, June 17*th. at 4:00 o’clock, at which time, candi dates for municipal offices will 1 be called upon to address the voters. A full attendance is requested. Mrs. C. H. Wilson, of Columbu’, Ga., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Teachwouth. Misses Johnnie Atkinson and Ruby Lowman are in attendance at a Sun day School Training school at Myrtle Beach. Messrs. Frank Ce.ve a^td B. S. Moore, Jr., have returned home from the University of South Carolina for the summer vacation. Mr: Lewis Christie and family, of Montgomery, Ala., are the guests of Barnwell relatives this week. Mrs. CrF. Molair, Mrs. Lena Davies, Mrs. Mozelle Furman, Miss Ella Louise Molair and Master Ben Davies, Jr., motored to Augusta Monday. ^