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; .' ■ ■•> \ % *■ .•'• , ' V’.v^ 1 .*'* . , V*^’ »,.v jfS'CvV. -j* iS kv', A . *- ^ a^ -V, '' n-V^T- * ^ _ •» - < :f .V ..i ..•• THE BARNWELL PBOPLMENTO»L» BARNWELL, BeUTH CAROLINA * ‘ ^THURSDAY, SVTEMBRR M, MBS • -• . .. 1 ■ - --' ; '■ . Ifc'fi St- > / \ RED-LETTER DAYS THf 1MY YBOE WA€ SHOM *mR *«lRi*B0«*ALL*4T TW# CbUNYY MifL- feaftqr By A. B. CHAW, T— ^fSSfdJEi LONG DROUGHT BROKEN BY WELCOME SHOWERS ^CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) i /y*.. ■ of relief, the prediction being for rein* Tuesday and Wednesday. Columbia, Sept. V.—Rains late to day brought a measure of relief to drought-stricken sections of South Carolina. In some portions of the Piedmont, where the drought has been most severe, scattering rains were report- ' ed. Thunder storms late today and tonight broke a protracted rainless bpell in the central and eastern sec tions of the State. * The rain, however, was swallowed un by the parched earth as fast as it fell. Where It Rained. Showers were reported at several points in Spartanburg County, while refreshing thunder storms visited Florence, Columbia, Chester, Rock Hill, Newberry and other sections. One-half inch of rain was reported at Rock Hill and .66 of an inch at Flor ence. Thunder, lightning and considera ble wind accompanied the rainfall at Columbia and in Richland. At Adams Pond, a resort about eight miles east of Columbia, a number of trees were blown down but no damage was re •ported. Hail was reported in the southeastern section of the co»inty. The rains came after a day of in tense heat. In Spartanburg all Sep tember heat records were broken to day when the thermometer registered 106 degrees, while the mercury reach ed 102 at 4:30 o’clock in Columbia. More Expected Today. The forecast gave promise of more rain tomorrow, “unsettled with scat- Without .the laboring man this bank and every other bank in the i country would be useless. Our very. existence- depends upon our •active and earnest v co-operation with labor. . We "welcome you to come here at any time to consult "F3 us upon financial matters. HOME OF BARNWELL tered thunder showers” being the weather prediction for this section. Special prayers for rain were of fered m churches generally through out the State yesterday. Governor McLeod, in an official proclamation, had set aside the day as one of “fast ing and prayer” for relief from the drought. v*nc£ and joy ~ x—: mgM m RUTH Prices! Two months ago, when the cotton crop promised a record yield, we bought a large stock of furniture for our fall trade. We do not want to carry over this stock into another year and have decided to price furniture at figures that will move every article in the store. Here are just a few of the many bargains to be found A coincident carrying a moral, was the suspending oi “Babe’’ Ruth from ba>ebal! and a fine of L>,000 for failure to ^observe train ing rules-—the same week in which Detroit citizens staged a great cele bration for Ty Cobb, marking nis 20 years there—the greatest play er the game has ever produced. Present^ and ca.-h 'amounting to {10,000 were showered upon him. Sin, Grace, Humility No sin Is so offensive to God. and so Injurants to the soul ns (pride. No grace is so commended, tmth by pre^J cept and example, us huraility.—Kyle. Truth Truth is not of man's making, but •f God's revelation. Hear* it in the h<A.*<e of God.—American Lutheran. To Be Thankful To Im- thankful is to lie especially Christllke.—Uuaael' H. ConwelL > *■ . Two-inch Iron Beds Six-side Cotton Mattresses ft.- ~ If * . tm ' $8.50 7.50 12.50 ne uinmgL-hairs . . . |.25 ’ \ -/ <. ft 1 ' ' ‘ ' f ■ ■ *•' ’ Ladies’ Hal Bo xes, regular price $5.00 now 3.50 Irving Room Suits 125JX) 225:00 -i fir f oom Suits from $50.00 to f , ■ ■; r V . \ S , -f- m m X*. v', jY.‘ • • —V* Send Ui Your Job Work. Z'JSSS K iKj S ■ •: ppm * ■ . Old man Stoni twio sws -rsAra' it Dorfr ran sow mu.N*WRvorB-n« I ;PtPosu«N-ncicrr acIn/ i » ,! JL’ : • Hi 'sitiP A J We Recommend It W When you come to us for advice about Drugs, we always are glad to take the time and devote our best efforts to aid you in securing just what you want. ^ * • The Best Pharmacy BARNWELL, S. C 8* Immediate service is our motto when you drive in to have your car greased and the oil changed. We are fully equipped to render this service in a highly satisfactory manner. It will soonlse time for lighter tails. And Mobiloil is a superior grade cold-wea- * ' ^ + ther oil. Barnwell, s. c. -r • ■ — FIRE - HAIL - TORNADO \ UVE STOCK. A 4J.< L & Walker BamWeD, S. C. We Ptcf for Ashes. WE* r ;f zmia -- ffhj Q'JfjtcV' t kf 1 . ' ±