Y 4 •J* Yes, if you want money we hare it.< If you have money we want it. J. 5 o o Paid in Savings Department, f X HOME BANK OF BARNWELL. ? I %• J* J .^•x-x-x^x-x-* :-x-x~x~x~>:~x-x*X T - . —— / , Established 1877. VOLUME XLVIII. I^T’JE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL COUNTY.^! « Just Like & Member oF the Family" Largest County Circulation. September *21 Subscriptions Have * Expired. | PLEASE RENEW PROMPTLY! BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 1921. NUMBER 7. BARNWELL PEOPLE IN AUTO ACIDENT SUN. DAY; ESCEPE INJURY Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Da.vje> and little BUDGET OF INTERESTING SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM WILLISTON Dollar Democracy-Last Call! I HAVE GIVEN MY DOLLAR—HAVE YOU? D . n . , , . M iHiston, Oct. 11.—The centralized son, Billie, had a narrow escape from u i i . . . I h ‘^ h sth °ol plant is no longer a die uh serious injury-Sundav afternoon while i ; • ji . . • . vn 'u. but !s rapidly taking shape Willistor nc.ing on the Elko-Blackville high- 1 . way, when a Ford roadster, driven by ; a drunken negro from Aiken, collided head-on with their automobile. The accident occurred about half-way be tween Elko and Reynolds Station. Mr. Davies was meeting several cars filled with negroes when he saw another car trying to pass them. He slowed up in order to allow the driver time to i get road, as road as possible. When the driver of die "Ford apparently made no effort to pass the approaching cars am back to hiis side of the in the meantime driving close to the right of the , issuing $25,000 in bonds for use in the new building. Elko and White Poe 1 districts wi'l call an election soon. Other districts that will makeup the eight or ten ir ti e pr -\ osed consoli dation are v'or.\in.r tiar* end every thing looks bright for one of the finest consolidated high schools of the State to be erected in this section within the next 12 months. Mrs. B. D. Carter and children, of Bamberg, were visitors here Wedne-- day. , Me-dames C. F. Riser, L. H. Hart- P.AR.NW ELL-BAMBERG BAPTIST ASSN. TO MEET OCTOBER 2STH Barnwell County Democrat- have given $‘155 to the National Cam paign Fund. There are 3,000 Democrats iin Barnwell County, and R k< the wish and desire of our local committee to secure at least $500 for Barnwell County’s quota. Therefore, we ask that 145 men and women, come forward. This will our total up to $500. , Remember, we only have about three, more' weeks. ~ We will then know who is the next President, arid we are sure you will be proud to re member that you gave $1.00 four the success of the party. Coome for ward without any further request. This is our last appeal. Very truly, • Mrs. J. E. Harley, Harry D. Calhoun, County Committee. turn his car or slow down, it was too 1 ^ au * ^ O0 ^’ ^ • Goodwin, H. H. late for Mr. Davhw to ri. ive nffl_ of ii^ eaisc N__ o L 01ar v and Mrs. Carrie i tht- road, so he brought his car to a m stop just as the roadster crashed head on into his machine. The two negro occupants, who were drisking, s’aid thev were from Aiken. One was Starr, of Columbia, were visitors Williston Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. D. K. Briggs, of Black- ville, were visitors here Wednesday. Mrs. Che-ter Page, of Augusta, is | badly cut about the face by broken > visiting Col. and Mrs. R. M. Mixson. glass, and Mrs. Davies was cut on j Mrs. W. TtrSprawD has returned. v a fragment. Otherwise I 'fi* t the fihgerby a fragment. Otherwise J to her daughter; MFST «V» <>n? was adjured. The Ford was C. O’Shields at Cross Anchor put out of commis-iori. but Mr. Davies | Rev. D. W. Heckle, of Healing w: < able to drive his car on to Barn-) gp,.^^ was a visitor in Williston well 4 although the lights and wind- ^ Sunday. shield were broken and the fenders M r. W. T. Riley, of Allendale, spent badly mashed: A warrant was sworn | Monday with his daughter, Mrs. W. out before Magistrate R. L. Wooley, j? Kennedv at ^ illiston, f !• the two negiqes. 1 Quite a number of Williston folk 1 journeved to Augusta this week fo** CHILDREN’S WEEK TO | Field’s minstrels, world’s series and CLOSE SUNDAY A. M. other attractions. I Mr. ;uid Mrs. Gregg Smith were A. a fitting close for the observance visitors of Dr. and Mrs. \\. B. Way BARNWELL COUNTY TEAC HERS’ ASSOCIATION Barnwell High School Saturday, October 25th, 11 tPO O’Clock A. M. Song. Devotional Exercises—Rev. J. R. Cullom, Supt. Ed. Allendale County. “Acquaintance Meeting," ‘with Supt. J. I). Robison leading. Vocal Duet—Misses Blanche Spann and Harriett Lucius, Barnwell High School. ADDRESS—pr. Ay; P: Bourlan 1, Winthrop College, Rock Hill. „ ADDRESS—Mr. c! M. Wilson, Secy. State Teacher^’ Assn., Columbia. Thr'Solo—Miss Martha Bruce, Blackville High School. Short Talk—Dr. W. M. Vines, First Baptist Church, Greenwoood. BUSINESS — DINNER. N<»te:—Dr. Bourland is Director of the Extension Department of \\ ia- throp College, and comes to Barnwell County for the puejmse of organiz.ing a Study Center for Barnwell and A! 1 enda!e-Gnunties (jointly > on this date. However, he has a* fnessage always of interest to all teachers. HORACE J. CROUCH, G. FRANK POSEY', Secretary. t . President. The fi>flowin i- the program of the 'lam weF-Bamberg Baptist Associa tion, which will be held at Pleasant ' Hill Church, this county, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct&beir 28th and 29th; Tuesday, October 2 DA Y AFTERNOON on State Home on the uf Children’s Week by the Method'.st Church this week, the Superintendent of *he Craddle Roll has arrangiHl to T.-.ve a program for the reception of this Department by the Suday School op. Sunday morning, October 19th, at In o’clock. There are 27 members of the Cra dle Roll. They are advanced to the Beginner’s Cla-s when they reach their fourth year. We are very anx ious to have IPO per cent, attendance • and ait* asking for the cooperation of th nvo'hers. Parents are cordially invited to this meeting. Visitors are also welcome. Following is a list of DISCIS 8 SFFD CORN SELECTION IN FIELD our members: Norman Ransdal Dicks. MiCullough Boiilware, Jr., Rat: lolph Richardson, Margaret E- th< ■ Black. Willie Harding Bennett Ro ert A-hlcy Pati -rson. Finely Mt- Bu nie Brown. Dan Allen Bi >>vii, ,li , Vv’m. Warren Harris. \\ i !i« Eugenia l\ pies. Calloway Owens Gruid)-- !.. E. Davis. ..Ir.. ..Martha Wiley ’Vil< < x, Sa ab. Emily Harris, ^fal. Bradley Hogg Mai v Walter Richa 1.- Olive Roller! s,.u. .d.m Harley, .Lm* Ai.ti Porte Keys Samlers. Jr., Janies ^ Richardson, ^rank Harley m ) Herbert' Black. Jr,.. Anna Hagood, Lily Richardson , Matthews Margaret Elten Vfckery, Wallace Por ter Harley.—Contributed. F. P. Groves Dead. at Ridgeville this week. Miss Georgia Lee Martin, of Black ville has accepted a position with W’. E. Anderson. Mrs. Jeff Gunnels and Mrs. Sanders and son. Jack, of Olai J , were visitors this week of Mrs. W. E. Andersoon. Miss Marie Hatley entertained with a card party Wednesday afternoon. After the games, delicious refresh- mmerits were -erved. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Chester' Page, of Augusta, and Mrs. Gregg Smith recently returned from Sant) Domingo, - „ Judson Boylston is spending some time in Savannah, Ga. Thomas Mrs. Clinton Morris. Jr., and Clin- Thomas ton. III. who have been visiting their grandmother. Mrs. Ida Recklaw. have returned to fheir home in Savannah. Thomas M. Collins, of the firm of Winn-Ricker Cy.. Boston representa tives of the South Carolina Aspara gus Gn>wersTuss< cratHHi, wa- a visi tor in Williston W’eduesday en route to the annual meriting of the growers in Aiken Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. ('. H. Trotti and daughter. Dorothy, of Bamberg,spent the week-end with relatives. Lywis G. Harley, Esq., of the Al- lote'la lendale bar spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. L. A. Harley. Mrs. S. 0. Spence, of Savannah, and | Joseph H. Osborne, a cadet at Car- j lisle school, Bamberg, were week-end visitors of Mrs. Spence’s nepheiv. Dr. ; W’allis Cone. Miss W’alton Richardson, of Glover- ville, is attending the Williston-high With the best information that has been gathered, it is very clearly shown that the best seed corn can he select ed by first going into the field before EVANGELSITK MEETINGS TO OPEN AT BLACKVILLE Blackville, Oct. 14.—A series of evangelistic meetings will open up on October 2fith in the First Bapti-t Church at Blackville, the evangel:. the corn is broken and there making being Dr. J. B. Phillips, oof Chattan- selectipns, afterwards making fur-N ther selections of the ears that have been gathered. In addition to the increase in yield in corn that is got ten through proper selection, the corn can be grown more uniform and will thereby .bring better prices for such corfi as one desires to sell. Jt will be found more advantageous ooga. Tent'.* There will he two ser vices each day, at 11 o’clock in the morning and at 7:30 o’clock in the evening. Already the Baptist people are making preparation for the com ing of Dr. Phillips by holding cottage prayer meetings in various homes of the town, which prayer services will be continued until the opening of the. ; a; ’hew.-. \lartha Jau- to make selections in the field be-1 H^eting. Dr. Phillips is one of tin cause we can judge not only the size South s musDeflective evangelists and of the stalk and the position of the P.auci, C. Layton Peeples. Biackville, Oct. 12—F. P Groves, youngest son of the late Soloman a t | school and staying with Mrs. W. W. ( Groves, died Sunday 'morning o’clock after a long illness. He was I). Calhoun and Miss i Hair. 72 yeftrs of age apd spent all his life I A * A - Lt ‘ mon - W • I - L( ‘ m - except his boyhood days in Blackville, l>a ’ ^ where hi* was engaged in the mer-j aV( ' chandise business for most of his liim f)f recerit year—he engaged in the of Barnwell, were visitors Williston Saturday-:—. T Lena in Mr.and Mrs. A.LMcLemore and fam ily of North Augusta, were week-end visitors of relatives. Crimmens Hankin-on. of Greens Cut. Ga,, visited his father, Mr. S. H. Hankinsori, last week. ' ear as placed on the stalk, hut we also can tell the number of ears t i the stalk, and such other .conditions that would sui round these stalks that might Cause a variation. We should -elect ears from stalks that grow- un- der nounal conditions a> well as cori- taining the proper number of ears per stalk. After these field selections are made they should he hung up in a dry place and after it is well cured it can be stored in a dry place where it will not he damaged by mice, birds or m- sects. If necessary, carbon bisulphide might he used to prevent the weevils from doing damage during the winter. Any other information concerning this important farm practice will be given gladly, by—H. G. Boylston, County Agent. it is expected tjiat a most successful campaign for the advancement of God’s kirigdom will he made by him. Not only are the people of Black ville and the surrounding community invited and urged to attend these* meetings, but also the people of all the neighboring towns will bi cordially welcomed. service; t>y Rev. W. R. Davis, Williston. 2:45 to 3;00—Report on Foreign , x* * Missions by l H. Miller. 3:00 to 3:15—General BeneVolem.es by A. M. Kennedy. 3:15 to 3:30—Education by Horace J. Crouch. 3:3(,) to 4:00—Report of Committees. Miscellaneous and adjournment. Wednesday, October 29th 10:00 a. m.—Devotional services by Rev. W. M. Jones, I). D., Barnwell. 10:15 to 10:45—Auxiliary Societies by Mrs. W. M. Jones. 10:45 to 11:15:—Sunday Schools K W. K. Fiee. 11:15 to 11:45-*-B. Y. P. H. by Mbs Juanita Matthews. .11:45 to 12.15- Col poll age Tly T L H. Walker. 12:15 to 12:45—General Denomi national Movements by E. 1L t lark 12:45 to 1:15—Public Morals by S. G. Mayfield. 1:15 to 2•50-1—Dinner served on the grounds. i 2 - 3o to 2:45—Devotional services >y Rev. D. W. Heckle, of Hyyling Springs. 2:45 to 3:00—Periodicals and Liter ature by J. R. Cullom. 3:00 to 3:15—Union meetings b; Dr. J. B. Black. 3:15 to 3:45—Obituaries by R. Johfistoji. 3:45 to 4:15—Christian Stewardship and Tithing bv A. M. Kennedy. 4:15 to 4:30—Miscellaneous, reports of committees and adjournment. "Sherwood," the country residence ot the late Gov. Johnson Hagood and or many.wars tb ; * home of the Hr- "yood family, was totallv uestroyed by lire Tuesday afternoon, together with most of the contents, among which were priceless heirlooms. The fire was caused by the explosion of an oil stove in the kitchen and spread rapid- y. making it ’mpossible to save an/-' thi.ig except part of the dining room '’urniture, the silverware, two or three portraits and only three books from the library, which is said to have been one of the most valuable in the State, containing many rare editions. The fact that thi« estate-is located ome three miles r rom Barnwell also made it impossible fir the local fire department to render any assistance. The home was occupied by Col. Butler Hagood, only son of the late governor. Colonel Hagood’s son, Mr. Johnson Hagood, and the lattrir’s wife and bi- by, The house and furnishings were insured for $8,500, bu* of course thero were nvuij' articles made priceless by as ociation which money ’ cannot re place. Colonel Hagood has the sym pathy of many friends in his irrepara ble loss. ASPARAGUS GROWERS’ ANNUAL CONVENTION CONVENED IN AIKEN mo.-t Spann-Price. I hotel business and was widely known by the traveling public a< proprietor of the Shamrock hotel of ■Blackville, * where hi* passed his remaining days. Besides hi*s widow, who Wa- Miss Ida MiVpinv,* he is survived by two aild to p ouisvtHe, Ga., ' rie Grovi's of Columbus, Ohio. Dr, Sun' lst< > n ' ()f Allendale ' Groves of Blackville, and two and Q- A - Konnedy. Jr., of Williston, left I* riday night for Anderson on ac count of the serious wreck, of Mr. Boylston’s car driven by his son, Du- hose Boylston, resulting in thelleatii of one of the occupants. Dubose Boylston returned with them Satur-- rtay. I Mrs. Ashley Woathersbee, of Bel ton and her mother, Mrs. Lawson, of .Columbia, were guests thi- week of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spann, of Sum ter, announce the engagementof their daughter, Blanche Richbourg, to M-r. Perry A. ‘Price, of Barnwell, the mar riage to take place November 11th at their home on Park Avenue, Sumter. Miss Spann is a very attractive young lady. Shi* is a graduate of Chicora 'College and a membeV of the Barnwell High School faculty. Mr. Price son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Price, of this city, and-holds'a responsible posi tion with the local branch of the Bank of Western Carolina. The People joins with other friends in wishing them much happiness. Suffer.- Loss of Finger. (’apt. J. W. Bates, of the Siloam sec tion, had the misfortune to lose the riiiddle finger on his right hand last week, when a team of mule< hitched to a hay rake became frightened and dashed off. Mr. Bates’ finger was caught between one of the iron wheels and a barn and cut off as cleanly as if a knife had been used. Tenant House Burns. A tenant house °pn a farm owned by Mrs. Lena Davies, near Barnwell, was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, to gether with several bales of seed col- ton and a quantity of peas. The fire was of unknown origin. ,The loss of the cotton is partially covered by in surance but there was no insurance on the building. R. Home Demonstration Work. Organizations . are being perfected as rapidly as possible. The following schools have been visited: Diamond, Morris, Blackville and Hilda. Splendid clubs , have been reorgan ized at Blackville and Hilda. These were voted to be “Food Clubs." in these they are to study foods; how to prepare ami serve food. Blackville has 27 members and will meet the first Tuesday of each mon-h. Miss Eva Mae Broughton was pres ent when the Hilda club was organiz ed and offered a prize of a free trip to the State Fair of 1925 to the girl who makes a grade of 75 on her club work, which consists of attending meetings, keeping records and mak ing an exhibit. Xll ten of these girl are going to try for this trip.—Lula Chriesman, Home Dem. Agent. Cotton Ginning Report. ..f- There were 10,710 hales of cotton ginned in Barnwell County from the cron of 1924 prior to October 1st, ac cording to a report just issued by the Aiken, Oct. 9.—The. 9th annual meeting of the South Carolina As- paragu- Association was held today at the Aiken Theatre, members from all over the district attending in large numbers, and filling the lower floor of the theatre. M. C. Kitchings, of Williston, president of the organiza tion, was chairman of the meeting, and the business session was opened by prayer, offered by Rev. Dr. Phillip J. McLean, of the Fir«t Baptist church of Aiken. Geo. W. Croft, of Aiken, director of the association, made a speech of weleiyne to the gath ering, which was happily responded to by Presiident Kitchings. The financial report showing a flourishing condition for the body, was presented by Mr. J. H. Courtney, vice president and it wa c agreed to 1 hold the next annual meeting at Wil- lir-ton, on the 2nd Thursday in Octo ber, 1925, the Williston people hearti ly inviting the organization to gather there. Following an interesting talk by C. Lee Gowan, County Agent, the annual elections were entered into and resulted as follows: M. C. Kitch ings, president; J. H. Courtney, vice- president;, L. C. Eidson, secretary and treasurer. Directors: Q. A. Kennedy, W. B. Owens, W. D. Blackj Geo. W. Croft. R. M. Watson, F. G. Asbill, Ben R. Tillman, D. E. Day. Resolution', thanking the officers serving during the past year, were unamimously adopted by the meet ing i At two o’clock the members of th*; association and the ladies of their respective families were tendered a splendid barbecue dinner at the Aiken Agricultural Club, furnished by the Kiwanks Club, the ladies of Aiken, the Agricultural Club and tl»*i Asparagus association cojointly. Over six hudred attended t^e dinner, which was served on long table? in tin nine grove of the club grounds. At a meeting of the dmHjtots following the dinner, Mr. J. W. Jones .vis peleet- dd as business manager for the en suing year. Through the business manager jipices on crates, freight, fer- Lightest and Heaviest Bales. ’weeks ago local cotton men estimated thy crop in this county at between 12,- re nee grandsons and three nieces. His brothers. Dexter Groves and Laurie Groves, preceded himi several years ago. , . Fbneral 'ervi< es will be held to morrow morning, interment following in Blackville. The First Tax-payer. To ( lean Up Cemetery. The members are requested to meet M^ ^ eathersbee. at Siloam Church next Friday after-; Mrs. C. F. Fishburne, of Miami, noon, Oct. 17th. to clean up the coni'*- I’la., was the guest this week of Mr. Those who can not come will an, l Mrs. G. C. Matthews. Major J. Anselm Meyer, of Meyer's Mill, enjoys the distinction of beiny: the first citizen of Barnwell County to pay hi- taxes thi**-- year. He was in the Treasurer's office bright and ear ly yesterday i Wednesday» morning when the tax hooks opened. And that is not the only thing in which the Major excels many of his fellow ciL'i- zens. The Ijghte- cotton, of the ki ed ' ere 1. i of an 1 Heaviest , ah 21 si* i on w< "<: mar- ue***;. The ighte-t bale weighed only 255 pounds, while the heaviest tipped the scales at 747. Mrs. Marion Ussory Benson and son. of Kershaw, were visitors . this Mr. J. B. Black, of the Friendship week of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ussery. section of the bounty, has recently Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Woodward, oof The days lose 12 minutes in sun- moved to Williston. He has accepted Bamberg, were visiU^rs^bf Mr. and shine this week. a position with the Thomson Mfg; Co. Mrs. J. W. Folk recently.* tery. please send help. ♦ The Rev. Howard Cady was called ** * * to Orangeburg Monday afternoon tr the bedside of Mrs. Weissinger, . of Blackv.lie, who is quite ill at a hos pital there. Her early* recovery is hoped for. _ The People understands that wealthy Boston syndicate has offer ed Mr. R. A. Easterling, of Denmark, $100,000 for his electric light and ice plant at Denmark, but he declined the offer. Mr. Easterling is a native of i « Barnwell who has made good in hi- adopted home. It is reported that he is trying to make a deal with the local Commissioners of Public Works to furnish current to this city. • Department of Commerce. Several tilizcrsrand ready-markets are secur ed for the association members. J — The South Carolina Asparagus As- ono and 15.000 bales’ as compared with j or g an i Ke d n i n e years about 19,000 bales last year, and it with on i y vS2 members, ami then would seem from the above report handU , d about $r,o.OOO of shipments, that their estimate will be borne out. | r)uHnir 19 24 the association, now While then* w