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# What'Citv. and Conntry,CaiP Product? in the Form of Poultry and Eg?s. If poultry production is doub- • <-' ' i " 4 . N I - • ■■■«' led next year, as Is really pos- - sible with city and country, cooperation, we will have 6,500,- 000.000 pounds of meat food, in the form of poultry and eggs, This will release "almost that many pounds of other meats.— pork and- beeH-sfor our arinies in Europe, and for the armies and civilization' populations of the Allies. ' • - If \w do not produce this miiomitof poultry we may find '.ourselves short of meat food to just that'bxtel)t. *. * It is a patriotic duty of the utmost importance that every farmer arid every person in town do his part in producing the in crease of poultry which will help to win the wari It is also a profi table proposition for the average individual. .Both town and farm families will product', at its low est cost, meat food for theft* own use, and by putting up eggs for winter use will further reduce living, expenses. The poultry will be handled as a by-product of the farm and backyard ; e’acli Hock being large? VfiPUgli in numbers tomtifee the scraps and waste from the kitch- on and ‘‘pick-ups’” around the place, supplemented by some feed. But no Hock should be _ out of, proportion to the ground spaie and kitchen wastage—not so large that feed will become, relatively, too costly an item. The idea is not only to increase our poultry.' production, but to do it economically—to do . very little cost—by’turning waste of kitchens and backyards ail over the United {States into chickens and eggs. Fowls are . the only medium through which a good deal of this waste can be transformed intoa valuable food product. IN RUINS OF HOUSE Cases of Interest : \ In Court this Week X Since our last issue, ihe fol lowing eases have been disposed of: Southern Cotton Oil Co, vs J. II. Hewlett. Suit on account of purchase of paint-. Verdict for plaintiff, $160.70, Tropical Oil Co. vs I). L. Johnson, suit on account of pur chase el paint. Verdict for the plaintiff, .$160.00 *Joe Koberts vs A. C. L. Ry. Co., damages for injury caused by mashing foot under cross tie. Verdict for defendant. 6. W. Greene, ir.* vs R. L. Mims and J. J. Bond, suit on land* Verdict for defendant. Jas. H. Lancaster vs R. W. Dicks & Son, TT&mages for taking property over which the plaintiff had lien K Verdict for defendant. Jaraason Williams vs A. L. Ry. Co., action’ for d^rmtges for being knocked offpUtrack by train. Verdict fop-defendant. Martin andHvddie Mixsoii vs JEddie SaumMrs et al, suit on claim and delivery. Verdict directed in favor of defendants, r Jas. If. Lancaster vs M. B. Ilagood. Verdict for plaintiff, $125,007 Iversoli T. Hardin vs T. J. Lee, damages fer killing horse with automobile. A. I. ! Best vs C. F. RTzer et al, action on account of buying on rent cotton* and display of same. J. J. Still vs Southern Ry. Co., damages caused to'three cars of melons.' Verdict for the plaiutift, $390.00. Cora Brooker vs A. E. Silver- throne. Verdict for plaintiff for $3,000. Barnwell Couniy Famip Dead in Burned Home -Mr and Ml's. Ralph Naif and pfaild Killed In a Mysterious Manner at Donora. What is apparently " one of the foulest murders ever com mitted in Barnwell county was discovered this morning when the charred bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nolf and their little two year-old daughter were found in the smoking embers of their home at Donora, a small lumber mill-village abotit^ ten miles from Barnwell, A post mortem examination disclosed the fact tliat the skulls of atl tjiree had been crushed by blows from a blunt instrument. 'Phe residents of the village were aroused about, five o’clock by, the • fire Whistle at the mill and immediately rushed to the scene of the fire. The first to ar rive was A. L. Lowman, super intendent of the Kendall Lum ber Co., and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Nolf. At that time the fire was confined to the rear jof the HIHRS—BURCKH ALTER One of tin 1 loveliest weddings and one of more than ordinary beauty was that of Miss Mary Corine Hiers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hiers of Willis- toi\, S. C., to Mr. Monroe Wil son Burckhalter 1 , of Dunbarton, S. C,, which w^s solemnized at Rosemary Baptist Church, on Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock in the presence of a large concourse of friends. The church was artistically adored with Southern Smilax, and yellow and white Chrysan themums. The altar was out lined with lovely ferns, vases of yellow and white Chrysanthe mums and candles. Tlve ceremoney was perform ed by Rev. W. L. Ilayes^ of Barnwell. The bridal party en tered to the strains of Mendels- son’s wedding march sweetlv Mr, E. L, Owens Succumbs to Pto- -Vi, maine Poison, After an Illness of a Few Days. .r rendered by Mrs. halter. First to either aisle were Ada Burek- enter down Miss Collie Nolf home and Mr. Lowman]Bates, of Blaekville, and Mr. burst in the front door, calling Mr. Nolf’s name at the top of his voice. Getting no reply lie went into a front room, but saw no one. • • • Other neighbors began to. ar rive and one man went into the bedroom and pulled the clothes from the bed to make sure that the family was not still asleep, The searchers were then driven from the house by. the smoke, aud it was- not until the house urned to.tlie ground that odies, were found. Mrs. -Nolf’s body was found in the -kitchen with the baby girl tight ly clasped in her arms, her hus band being found in the dining room. The skulls of all three had been crushed. The assassin left aoclue to his identity. One theory advanced is that Mrs. Nolf went into the kitchen to get some medicine for the baby and surprised a would- berobber, that she screamed and was knocked down, that hearing his wife’s cry of alarm, Mr. Nolf rushed to her assistance and was killed. The verdict of 4h> jCoroner’s jury was that they came to their death at the hands of an un known person or persons. . _ Mr. Nolf. who was a sawyer at Norman V Pungblood of Elko ; Miss Lctha Barbham of Barn- well and Mr. Willie Zorn of Charleston. Then came the bride and groom. The bride was very pretty, and stylish in a becoming gown of white mess a* line, worn with a large black picture hat, and carried an arm ful of snowy white bride’s roses. The maids wore pearl georgette crepe gowns, and carried pink and white roses. Many * and very handsome / E. L. Owens, aged 70 years, died at a local hospital * here Saturday morning aljout six o’clock after an illness of about three weeks from ptomaine poi son. At the time of his death , - j i lie was''connected'with the quar termaster’s department at Camp Jackson in ar clerical capacity. He was a Confederate veteran and also served as private sec retary. t<k Gen. Joe Wheeler in the Ftaanish-American war. Since that time he had been connecteN continuously with the army'and Tiad served at a num ber, of posts, including Fort Oglethorpe and others. On Oc tober 27 he was sent to Colum bia. ,Mr. Owens was the son of the late Col. William Aiken Owens and Frances Corley 'Owens. His father was a distinguished lawyer in Barnwell, the native homelof the deceased. ’ Colonel Owens*was a gifted orator aiid was a member of the constitu tional convention of 1851,which refused to pass the Secession or dinance, -x Mr. Owens acquired many of the gifts of liis father. He used fluent language and was a great lover of poetry and flower#. -He was a man who easily attracted friends* and at Camp Jackson he had,rfiade many friends among the officers and soldiers, with r- s' whom ho was associated. He EXPENDITURES WILL BE BELOW ESTIMATES A feeling of relief fenced throughout th was exper- country' and the love of their numerous friends was evidenced in a most substantial manner. NOTICE OF BOX PARTY There is to be ad)ox party at Allens CBapelin the Big Fork Community on Friday night, December 21st. Other attrac tions are to be enjoyed. The proceeds are terbe used in buy ing a new carpet for the church. A cordial invitation is extended, to everyone. LIBERAL SUPPORT FOR ARMY “Y” liaving moved to Donora in Feb ruary SWEET LITTLE SARAH VIRQTN1A the Kendall Lumber Go., was The Bar ^ Sentinel . , originally from Pennsylvania, j„ ^ made rece n l {Ty to the Army Y-.-M._C. A . fund the. response ‘ made by the people around Williston was gratifying indeed. But especial mention should be made of the splendid contributions made by the colored people of this sec^ tion of the county, who gave as follows :RosemaryChurch$60.00 Silver Springs $25.00. St. Peters $23.75, Culbretlt Brancn$17.50, Yar Branch $2.13. "x . . W.M. Jones. *' On the 16th oUMay, 1917, there came to tjte home of Mr. and Mrs. \V>A. Ha.V, of Govan, a little apgel, bringing joy and gladness-under it’s wing. For six^And one half brief months it nestled close to it’s mother’s heart and cooed and smiled so softly, that all the hours Were filled with music such as angels make-/ As . I looked upon its true loveliness a sad misgiving smote my heart, fpr it seemed to me that earth was. not a fitting place of abode for a thing so in nocent, so pure, so sweet. - On November 30th, just as the sun went down, f it spread its lit tle wings and flew away, to hea ven whence it came ; and going left the home it bad so brighten- were the gifts sent this young jTvas called a “gentleman of the old school” and a true southern genfleinan. Mr. Owens was also engaged for some time in newspaper work, having worked with a Charleston pap^r and later on the Jacksonville jTimes-JUnion. He was attached to his native State and spoke of the pleasure tnat he nad anticipated iu being returned heye after an absence of about twenty years. He re marked to a friend : “1 was first a South Carolinian and then a Democrat.” He had a large family connectien in Barnwell county. His immediate relative who survive him are his widow, and- one daughter, who is the widow of the late Lieut. Francis Ball. These were with him in Columbia. He was also an un cle of Mrs. Caroline _B. Rey nolds of Columbia. Two broth ers, Clinton B. and William E. Owens, live in Agusta. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Caro line B. Reynolds, 1026 Sumter street., Sunday, afternoon at four o’clock, and the interment was made in Elmwood cemetery. .... if ..... , at the statement of Secretary, of the Treasury McAdoo in Balti more before \ the Investment Bankers Association on Novem ber 14, that the actual expendi tures of some of the departments of Government were much les* than than the estimates the de- dartmeul submitted in July last and that the ta#k of providing for the expenses of the Goveru- menf for the fiscal year is not regarded by the Treasury De partment as one which will in any way strain the capacity of the .resources of -the -United States, - The Secretary said in part: v “Vague and unfounded ap prehensions seem to exist in the public mind As to the extent of the financial requirements of the United States during 4h© cur rent fiscal year. It may be helpful to the country to know that these requirements have been -greatly exaggerated, - and that in the judgment of the Sec retary of the Treasury there is no reason ‘whatever for appre hension on this score. This opinion is based upon the la test estimate of our financial needs. The splendid success of the Second Liberty Loan shows the people are fully determined to support the war and aro fTrepar ed to make such saelfifices of luxuries, pleasures, comforts liud convenieju-ies as may be necessary. The Secretary explained that his optimistic statement was based upon actual figures in hand. WILL THERE BE A MERRY CHRIST* MAS FOR THE ORPHANS? A Si on* Appeal for One ©I Hi# Most W*rtfcjr Institutions la Ike Slate. Oil earth, ■ V/'V. ' ed in darkness and sorrow darkness so dense and sorrow so deep, that, an impious mind might dare question the mercy and loving kindness of the hand that had given and then so soon revoked the gift, but; Not in anger, udt in wrath, The reaper came that day. T’was for a place in paradise, He bore the flower away. STAMP TAX SECTION — INTERESTS BYRNES ' . . S ' Washington. Dec. 8.^ Rep- .resentatiye Bvrnes. has asked the treasury department today ffor a construction of, the stamp tax provision of the re vein ue law. Under the law the tax upon bonds ;s 5 cents per $ 100 while upon promissory notes the tax is 2 cents per $ 100. * - r l^fr. . Byrne# says that tlie custom in South Carolina is to use the bond instead Of a prom issory note and that as it serves the same purpose^ each case, the tax of 2 cents should apply instead cents upon a lxmd given by a person who borrows money and gives as a security a bond and mortgage. * P.H. McGowan. NOTICE UNCOMMON TIMES —*—■< -■ When John C. Calhoun began his debates in the United States Senate on the question of States Rights, he opehedThe discussion by asking his hearers to lift their minds to the level of a great question. He saw that in the multiplicity of matters df small importance that questions of largest import would be neg lected. This is true today as never before in the history of the world. We are living in no uncommon times. , From a commercial stand point business has never been better than today. There was .never a time when labor found so high a wage for its service, and so many situations open. Men today are receiving from four to ten dollars per day whoj juxill their past lives, were satis fied with a dollar. Mecrhants are selling more goods at cash prices than in all the past. The banks are carrying larger de posits than in all their historv Tiie Christmas season ex-~- presses the gqpdness and love of God in sending into the world a Savior for mankind with the message, “ Peace goodwill to men.”* The readers of this paper will no doubt be casting around to find how to make others hap py at the Christmas season," X- * • v and especially as to how to help those who - most need to be helped. There are at the Thorn- well Orphanage, Clinton, 8. C. % 3oo orphan .children, gathered principally from the states of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, though quite a number come from other states , They are given a loving home • -good school' opportunities, and are trained for Christian man hood and womanhood. The ex pense is borne by contributors from all over the United States who love the orphan cause, and who from time to time supply means with which to pay the expenses of the institution. Many hundreds of splendid young men and young women have been turned out from the institution, educated and fitted for places of usefulness in The world. All of this splendid work de pends upou charity,. Just now the high prices induced by war conditions constitute a rear! menace to\the full efficiency of the institution, because it will cost at least $10,000, perhaps $15,000 more than usual to con- __ . - -V- - duct the institution efficiently without starving tho children, and without neglecting their education. , They help themseves largely by working three hours a day, : accomplishing the paving of many thousands of dollars in the course of a yearv They* are studious, obedient, dutiful, appreciative of what is done for them, and eagar to help them selves as much as they can. ^ Will you, clear reader, take these orphans into your heart, and do Tor them as God has blessed you om the cpming Christmas pccasion? *“In as much aa ye hav6 done it unto one ot the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Shipments of food, raiment/ household articles, should be made to the Thorn well Orphan age, Clinton, S. C. All remit tances should be sent to the same address, or to the Looai Board of Trustees, Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S. C. * •f I The Pension Commissioner will be ell every Satur- /j<f0g ro lab wr is receiving a com pensation from two to four hun dred per cent*, sugar jthan it ever day during Jahuary. All parties concerned and those wishing to make application will meet Him dreamed of before. "Only, the in Barnwell every Saturday dur ing the month of January 1918. L. F. HAIJT/tlommiss ioner. Dec. 3rd, 19l7. WALKER-PIATTS' The many Tri^nds of Mr. Owen Platts and Miss Sa ilie Walker of Milletviile will learn with interest of their marriage, whiob-took place at the residence of Judge Johu K. Snei- fing, in Barnwell, oh last Sunday at 10:30 o’clock. The ceremony was per formed by Judge Spelling in the pres ence of hty family and a few eloae triends of the bride. The happy cou ple left for Columbia Yia the Southern at 12 >46 o’clock and other poinfs^if -in terest. Will be at heme to their friends after the 10th instant. teacher and preacher are trying to make ends meet by spreading out the same old salary to meet the increase costd of living. It is but a short-sighted man who fails to realize" that* but for the world wide war we would Richardl Be Plugging along at the same old scale of prices "of labor and ma terials. The meaning^f present high prices is that thediffereiice in prices for what we sell today and sold for years ago, comes solely fcora the ruined towns, the millions r>f soldiers’ graves ? the outraged ^women, and the mptilated children of war-torn Europie^ Before many months hkve passed our increased gains wjll haye on them too the<bload f i £ *-■ J TO WED IN DECEMBER. - Mrs, Catherine L. Creech an-^ nounces the engagement of her granddaughter, 8usie Valarie Lazar, To James Everett Brown of Graniteville, S. C.; the wed ding to take place on December 22nd, 1917. ; '* ; " rr "-- 11 — A-*---" ■■■■'——^ of American soldiers. This fact should sober us when we jpount our gains. The unfortunate suf ferers of Europe are not blindly^ and helplessly caught in the machinery of war and mangled beyond all recognition. They realized the cost and have paid the prioe to make the world! worth living in. Surely we can and opght to be worthy of living in the same generation with them. Our increased-gaiiis carry with them the added responsi bility bf using them as befits our place in the world. The world /Si# never bad aiiy place for selfishness, and such a place as-was held by selfish men in the past has grown uncomfortably smaller today. J . /. jzT