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Ti?t Barnwell People. NOVEMBER, SI, 1907. KATES OP 8UB8CB1PT10S. Advance, per Aanum a Time Thn chain cans: !* at Mr. J v W. Kitmf’* place (u Ball Fund Towoebip thU week. v K, C. Robert J. B. MorrU, 'tJlerk. »upr. Card from col. ckkrcu. To the Editor of the Baemwcll PaorLi: . Pleape allow me apace In Tour paper to deny certain report* that are helnc circulated around WillUtnn and on the Edlato river, uk the effect that I have allowed J hn b. K<)*s to he at larce on the atreet and to vialt hU home ami al#o Aahleigh atation at nlcht, and that he baa been seen out there repeatedly. Row I want to *ay that the author nf such a report U a liar and that whoevel’ circulated auch a report knew that he waa lying at the time he circulated the report, for I know, of mv own personal knowledge, that John Koa* ha* been locked up every night elnce he ha* been conunit- ted hi jail, and I don’t knnw what in duced the party to circulate inch * re- port, whether R I* done to lujnrome aa bheriff or to woik up a eeutiment against Ro** in his coining trial. Be that as it may. I cate nothing for that, whoever it I* If he will conse and give me hia name I will see that hfe secure* a prominent oflice which will give him some notoriety at lea«t. „ I wH4 *ee that after the investigation i* over he shall receive the position of Orand Fast laborers tbe land own ac- Master of tba tribe nf Anania*. Frank II. Creech. Sheriff of Barnwell County. THIRD WEEK JURORS. N. Walker. B. I!. J. H Huteh- Allendale—J. Buck! tier. BaMock—R A. Ashe, In*, n J. Ciary^- _ The holding back of the crops has c.iuaed the loosening of the purse strings in Washington. Soon the New York banks will be.tumbling out tbe money. * • ^ Mr J. F. Rountree was granted bail last we«k by Judge Meinminger in the *11111 of f5.(X>0. Ills siiieties are Messrs 1. W. Rountree. Charlie Brown and J. Barnwell —E. K. Beasley, B. W. Birt, E. F. Woodward, J A. Forter, Walter Cave. Bennett Sprin rs—M R . Rountree, R. A Duncan, Johnson Hittr*. Biackville -W. T, Cave. Jr, L. W. Dewitt. J. L. Orojres, R>C. Boy It ton, J. A. Hair. Bull Foml—6. H. Bryan, Four Mile—K L Minidy. George* Creek—O. M Morris, G. Croft. Great Cypress—J C. Field*, B. M. Jenkins Red Oak—w, A. Harley, B O. San«»- def*, , -—•— Rich Land—M. C. Green. Rp*eia*ry—W. O. Mitchell, O. M. Folk, 0. B. Farker^ Maoaon R. Hair, Hvcanion*—J. D. Jenny, H. . Deer. Williston—K F,^Bailey, H. K. An derson, Lee Fowell. s B. K. M DOTS. One nf the tno*t notable events of the past week was the marriage of MU- ▲ rtle Owena ami Mr. W'ajp-r Hair, Which took place in Me presence of many relative* and filends at the ( iretty home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike tai' of Ureentown. The beautiiul ImpreiMive ceremony wa* pertormed by Kev..M‘ M. Benson. Miss Owens is the youngest daughter of Mr. Frank Owens of Baldock and combines with piquant beauty a womanly and gracious charm which have made her the ceniar of cordial admiration and ^ tlklng'wiiesaver she baa vislterl. Mr. "' Hair .to a man of many fi lends and one of the moet piosperous fariuers.ih the Mate. The parlor was lovely with quantities of terns and bamboo and evergreen* of many kinds. I he bride wore a becoming gown of white mull, with dalntv lace trimmings. She car ried white roses and dainty fern*. After the ceremony a brilliant reoep tlon was given in honor of the bride aud groom. M. S. A WET MONTH. October skie* were dryi 1)04 there wa* dust in the throat* of people in twenty four Booth Carolina counties to cal! for tbe purchase ol d'»i»en*Hry liquids to the Nflaount of $ltt& 210Jid. Beside* a good deal of money went out ol the Bute for liquor* brought by ex- prva*. Of the i4 di*p*u*ary counties .Barn well wa.*. fifth in the **n«**»i ;«£ which were li?,**?# as against |U,801,- fl" for Bepiembaf. Bain berg was ►eventaenth m Lhe ilst. October sales being. «8.519 01 against $6,927.11 for September. * ^ ^ . ELLENTOJfr^- - pear Paoruc— , Perhaps none of my friends wlli recogniae me after my long-' absence from yout columns, but even If you do ' * por, guess rnu will welcome a stranger. I assure yidlti wa* through negligence that l have remained awav so tong. Summer has passed and autumn be* gun. Tbe field* here once tiitu with fleecy aiaple have had their winter coat* put on by the pickers,* though they be scarce the harvest has . egun and the Jaded fanner* rejoice. My father took Tm Pkoplk while he lived and l take U on. I am glad it f ’lve* space to dlecuas topics pertain ng to our interest. It make* us more thoughtful, watchful and cautious in _our Idea*. Read good books. The long winter nights are coming now ana much informatloiy^wlll bQ acquired - reading iu columns.“Give Your Be*t” - Bo few of u* give our best to the world, fall to see the best in other people, or even to expand the best in ourselves to make others happier Jets try to-^ee the good in eve r y one we meet F<>r Jruly there’s a diamond in the rough. We would indeed be much happier look lug for the hidden good In others, than seeking to And their faults, i’ll talk on vFaiilt Finding” in my next. Our enterprising townsman H. M Cas«es I* adding to our beautiful, little 'town cnmmodioiia'buildings and they are occupied a* soon aa finished leaving other* anxiously wsitlng for houses " which are In great demand: our • churches are thrivlng H .we trust, grow ing in the word of God. - , Hi*, We are told that share crop are much better off.now than renters who farmed on their counts. -—- Mr. L. T. Williams, for more than thirty year* oilr steadfast friend, was in town on Saturday and, as 'alwarsj did the right thing to us. _ *—-■ ^ Associate Justice F. O. Brabham wa* a welcome busy day caller la-t week and d 'alt out eveu banded justice to Thk Pkoplk. Up to Saturday sixty four million dollars in gold hud been bought in London for shipment to relieve toe ex- In meeting his country appoint ments Treasurer Armstrong had a very pleasant time socially, but (ax collec- tions were far below last year’s figures. BUSINESS NEWS. The goverment mint* will 000.000 worth of gold in within three month*. The cotton gamblers of New • York eontmue undismayed by the recent panic. The daily sales last week of futures averaged About two hundred thousand bales. Some ten percent of the money rt centiy deposited in New Yora hank* by Secretary Cortelyon will be trans ferred to Southern and Western bank* to help move the cotton crop. R. G. Dun & Co, who know all about the hiodne** of the country re port gradual improvement in condi tion,*, although many merchants ufe buying more carefully aud some em ployers are laying off men. a > Georgia and Florida farmers hold ootfoc-GTeetHiMor upland and 42 cents for tbe best grade of *ea island cotton. That action wa* resolved upon by a meeting of three hundred delt>gate* from both States assembled at hake City. Fla, last wock. Secretary of Treasury Cortelyon made a speech In New York on Thurs day in which lie expressed the belief that if the hoarded money of the coun try were at once put back to fulfil its functions In the channels of trade there would be an Immediate and al most complete resumption of business operations. F. Grubb*. J The suger cane crop is turning out to be tbe best made in year*. It will take tne -Drills close to Christmas To manuiacture the sweet juice into per fect Si rup, Mother Shipton’a famous prophecy, “carriages without horses go,” ha* come true. Five automobiles aie regis tered in tha-Clerk of Court’s office, all owned in Ulackville. Auditor Keel spent several days last week with old home fi lends in Ball Fond tow n»hip, and hi* good looks show that Fennell Dili Fish Club is still famous for fish feasts. Mr. Robert King, of Fairfax, emi ployed by the Breon Lumbar Company, was caught in the shattlng of tne mill near (Juiiers on Thursday last and so injured taat death resulted in a lew HHMuetttir TBe executive com ml flee of the Savannah*Valley Associated Farmers’ Club* has presented a silver loving cup vuitably engraved toDr. J.E. Green, Fresideut, in appreciation of his grand work in conuecliuu with the Fait Fair of 1907. Tbe Ladies of the town of Kline will have an Oyster Supper for the benefit of the Kllue Baptist church at the residence of Mr. B. M. Jeukin* on Wednesday the 27th insl, commencing aMio’uololt p. in. Everybody cordially Invited;— ~ — . ‘■z — 'Clearing House Certificates are all right lor paying debts aud buying goods'ln tins Mate and Georgia. They are just as good tor far off Use for with thrtn New York exchange cun be bought of the hwal banks at 2o cent* per 9100, and (hat i* good from ocean to ocean. " Rev.R A. Yongue will leave on Tuesday to atceiul (Ue Meluodisi An nuat Coufeyence w inch coiutneuces at Haifaey On Wednesday. During this year he ha* done as much work a* an old time circuit rider, and his return to this charge is oontidentiy desired by ail denomination*. . • Next Thursday. 28th Inst, will be Thanksgiving Day . The bank*,.store* and dispensaries will be c!o»ed aud the post offices keep Bunday hours. Turn Fkoi’ljc is promised by a subscriber wbo has never failed to keep hU word tainlv a pumnkin. possibly a turkey ot may be a chicken. *- Judge B -W. Meinminger, who preside at Barn w ell’s next term fi, first time, ba* made a very happ t>res*ioiHn r.be other counties o circtnt by his ability, fairness rapid dispatch- of business, lie V t will his inl ine alid is a J From this date we will sell Hulls and Meal atrictly for CASH. We have Instruction! to this effect from Head- quarters and no excepHon can be made to thla rule. We trust our friends will bear this In'mlnd aud lend money or check with all orders, \ BARNWELL OIL MILL. grand sou of Hon. G. G. Meinminger who was Confederate Secretary of the Tipasury. - 'Old and truthful people have told us that before toe day of railroads,' when mu tea "and hogs came to this section from Tennessee and Kentucky on f«>ot, the farmer* paid their store account* with corn and fodder, and- the inerch- ants got their money by selling the corn and fodder to the, drover*. If there were more barter now there wou Id be less cry for cash. Mr. S. W. Blanton showed us Tues day a cheese knife which has been in u»o over forty years and ban lug a few gaps is as good as ever. He has alao a table made by hia father In 1847 the year of lit* -marriage, and sound enough to last as -much longer. His clock has been telling the time faithfully for upwards of three score years and never stops unless it chances to run down. On Monday of last week our bright and handsome young friend Herbeit Garvin of Blackville was bitten on the left arm by a bird dog ow ned by hi* uncle. The wound was promptly treated but with wise precaution Dr Nevels, and nephew went to Atlanta where rbe Pasteur treatment is being given. Hie dog’s head wa* carried aud examined and tbe indict tion* were that it had rabies. As tbe wound wa* made through clothing aud such prompt treatment secured there is in finitesimal danger of further trouble, If yon are on deck nexjt Monday night “Bis” is going to take you .into confidence and show you with the aid of her (loonier company how she “looked Broadway, New York all over.” This latest product of the Hoosier lassie’s I* called “Sis in New York” and I* said to be funnier than anything she has yet been seen in locally. Special scenery showing Broadway lignted, and thw big brige*, will'be used and tbe same excellent lot of hay-loft joker* and barn dancer* will accompany it* Frice 2ff, 33 and 50 cents. Seat* on sale at Simm* A Beat Drug Store. ’ The tip of tbe tofiguw i* the most MOMltive pnrtof tbe human body; tlie tip of tbe linger <*o«n** next, and third iheekinwf the lipe. A 9 Mjv aniMr*. J^Mf. King desire to express throi gb this paper jbeir thanks and appreciation of the many klnd- nesae* extended to them by their friends, in their recent great bereave ment, the loss of their eldest son- ' Robert W. King. ' Now menu. Keep the chimneys burned out stove pipes also. Tbe Court of General--Session* commence next Monday. -TlkristKa* noises have making themselves heard. lUss Berthe Renew |s In charge of ie Green’s Academy School thL term. Many sensible farmers are towing oats now, putting ip larger areas than last rear. Certainly. We will take any coun try produce, except hay and fodder, in payment of subfcnptlona. Friday, being the opening of the game seamu, was indeed an unlucky day for tbe country birds. Several prCepective candidates In next year's primary are expected to commence band shaking during Court. J-r coin $52, $2'J pieces $eCrPt’iry Oortelvou announced-Sun- day jditht that the Treasury would issue $60 OOd.hOd in Panama hpmls-and JStOO Oon.POO in certificate* of inAebted- ne**, if so much be necossai r, to re lieve Hie financial situation. President Roosevelt heartily approve* tne pjan. The bond issue will enable (lie national bank* to put fifty million dollars more in circulation. Tbe money from the sale of certifl cafe* can be made directly available where most urgenily needed’to move the crops,.which, Mr, .Cortelyon sav*, “if properly accelerated will give the greatest relief anti result in lui financial returns.”' In a Sunday letter to the Secretary Cortelyon President Roosevelt writes that crops are good business conditions sound that there i* no analogy between the panic of 1893 and the present dis turbance. Then the Treasury had $m 000 000 Ih goFr. ndw ll lias^fWl^ OOO.OUQ in gold. wa* 23.23 per person, now 33.23 and concludes: “All that our people have to do now is to go ahead with their normal hu-i- nes» In a normal wav and the whole difficoUv disappears: anti this end will be achieved at once if each mar.'will act as he normally does act, and a« the general conditions of the country's business fully warrant his now act Ing.” NEWS NOTES. Oklahoma wa* admitted to statehood on Saturday. Increasing Unde Sam’s family of daughters .to forty six in number One of the Ok Senators i‘s totally blind. Ex President Cleveland is said to havf lost about half of Ills weight. Hi* color is good, tils eye bright and aKhougb rtTenm»Tt*m forces him to use a stick he gets about very well. Baron-Planches, the Italian Minister In The L ftTted States, understands his people. He recently remarked after a trip* looking after them from the At lantic to the Pacific that they do not become Americans or liberal when rich as the Jews do. Three million dollar* go annually qtrt of this Htate to pay insuranee pre- iniuni' in Northern an] foreign com p*nie«, and little of it comes back Much of that premium money could be kept at home if capable business men would organize solid companies and keep them straight. Secretary of War TaH. physically weighing several hundred pounds and politically heavy In the Republican party has captured the confidence of Aguinaldo the Ipj^ex of the Philippine rebellion and of the school boy* of Manilla, in leaving that capital last week the school hoys took the hurses from hi* carriage and pulled it to the wharf, vvh re he boarded a steamer for Vladivostook. on his way home through Siberia and Europe. ~ ; -■ "THANKSGIVING CORN CAKE. BANK BECAUSE—It is a strong,- careful, saftsliUeral, prompt, accurate and successful iimitation. BECAUSE—It is a growing, active, progressive, up-to-date Bank in every particular. ' BECAUSE—Your account wijl be appreciated by the Bank and your interest will always be oarcfiiUv » - T ' . 1/>w » ** conaidfeeCfy v —j .■■■ ^ ^ r : ' ' ^ - rBECAUSE—This Bank has an excellent Fire Proof Vault and the Finest Modern Manganese Steel Burglar Proof Time Lock Safe in which it keepsits faiids and papers. . BECAUSE—Each depositor is always a welcome visitor, at tlie Bank, whether he deposits or draws on his balance. —. , C • ' * T •“ ' | — rzzm — - . , . * . J. M FARRELL,~ A. H. NEES0N, PRESIDENT TH03. L. WRAGG. 0:0:010:0:0. I GET READY 1 o:o:oio:o:o:( XE®-*) o:o:q:o:o[oxi:o:o.o:o:o:o. 1A BUI WHITER AND BETTER SEW YEAR. _ \ SEE AND STDUY THE ADVICE AND “ $ TREASURERS NOTICE. The Traamirer’* oilier will he open for the collection of taxes lavied for ihe fl*cal year commencing January'' Dt, 1907 from thn liiih day of October 1907 to the loth day of Match 4098Th- ulusive. --■• From the l*t to the $l*t day of Janu- *ry lilOS Inclusive a penalty of one per cent wIINm added. From the l*t to.the2Sth day of Feb ruary incluaivn a penalty of tw-o per cent will be added to all taxes paid in February. From the 1st tn .the loth day of March 1908, a penalty seven per cent will be added to all tUi LKV-Y. Uipald ADVANTAGES OF Z WHITTLE S PLATFORM. Being myself a practical farmer I know the needs of the country and always fully equal every demand and expecta tion. ^ ~ Buying for cash I have choice of all markets and know the best and go there. Buying in car and train load quantities I get the lowest prices and largest discounts.. 7 —^—== Knowing the value of good seeds I raise oats for myself and for my customers. „ . T These advantages I gla(|ly share with my friends. Here is one open secfeT oFsuccess, an assurance of good-crops: The farmer who has the best work stock; wagonsp anrtt" implements and a plenty of food and forage gets the best wagefe hands and share croppers. Whittle will sell you the Best. , _ THREE CAR'S HORSES. ALL GOOD, SUITABLE ‘TOR SADDLE. L1GILT.AND JIEAV.Y DRAFT I’URPO-SES. TWO CARS HULKS, NONE BETTER, FOR FARM. WAGON AND TIM BER USES . —' 1 ' " . ONE CAR WAGONS, BOUGHT BEFORE PRICES, ADVANCED. THE BEST IN MATERIAL. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH IN’ THE SOUTtf." MX THOUSAND BUSHELS GENUINE HOMK GROWN APPLER RUST PROOF SEED OATS AT 80 CEN TS PFR BUSHEL. FOUR THOUSAND RUSHRLS SOMK GROWN TEXAS RUST PROOF OATS AT 80 CENTS PER BUSHEL. k For~Sf*t* purposes • 4J “ Orrttniiry county 3J •* Constitutional school 3 mill* DS. W. C. MILHOUS. Bret, — iimrcll,f C - - OF FICE HOUFS: 8.d0 a. in. to G p. hl Person* living away from B«fnwef1 will pleaiu* make Rppolnrmetit* Itefore coming By *0 doing they will be sore of immediate service und mvoid 4te* Mppolntiqent*. Total levy " 11 ” There will be *n extra levy of (2) two mill* In Blackville Township for Road tat. Commutation Road tax will be $$.<X) and will he received from the 15rh day of October 1907 to tbe 1st day of MafcTi ISW8 inclusive. SPECIAL LOCAL SCHOOL LEVY. Cedar Grove (1) mill. Allendale. Barhary Branch. Mt.Cal- varv. Double I’ond. Elko, Kdlato. FK1tf*X, rmnd hip. Hasling Sprlug*. Kline. Mortis, New Forest, Oak Grove, Old Columbia, Reedy Branch. Seigling- vllle. Sovym ITnes and Tinkers Creek (2) mill* eaeh. Wllliston 2| .mllla, Barton. Blackvilie, Big Fotk, Cave, Hickory Hill, Owen*. Cross Road*, Sycamore. No Cl, Ulmer* and upper Rich Land 3 mill*. Hermriea and Lees 4 mill*, Barnwell 4J mill*. United State* Currency Gold and H|l« ver coin com.tv and school claims prop erly approved will be received for taxe*. Check*, draft* Ac wl’l not he received except at the ri*k of taxpayer. 1 J, B. AfinsirobjE Countv Treasurer. Barnwell, 8;€. Fepr. IJlih XpOTr ~ REOfSTRATWN NOTtC*. Tlie Registration Book* will be open In the <'ourt House on the first Mon day (sale dav) In each mouth for tbe transHCtlon of such buhin’esa as is re quired by law. ... W. J. Baxley, Chairman. G If Dim bar. Secretary. 1—' Dentist, WI I.LISTON, - - a. o '■nil over Bank 1 f \viin*t<>n. Will not receive call* in tbe country; hue will be in ofiloe eygry-def. ■ .. DR. J. H. E. MUDS. _ ttmi SGROEOI, BLACKVILLE, % C. ‘ Will be at hia BarmrsD office every Mob day and Tueaday, and at hl» hoiuw office in BUckv^le every FHdav and Siitm-day. V A* flour l* *Mli advancing and the crib is filled with fresh, sw^t corn, the following reel ne for Corn cake is given in the October number cf the Woman’i Home-Comt>anion : "‘A Southern corn cake recipe is 1 valuable addi ion to one’* scrap hook Mix ami sift three fourths of a cupful of corn meal, one and one fourth cup ful* of pastry flour, one fotmh of cupful nf sugar..one half teaspoonful of salt, and one (level) tea»poonful of baking powder; add one cupful of miik. one egg well beaten and one and one half teaspoonfuls of melted i-utter. Beat thoroughly, turn Into a shallow bnt*ered pan, and bakii twenty five minutes in a hot oven. Cut in square*, and arrange on a bread, plate. If richer corn cake Is liked, two table- spoonful* of blitter may bo used.” STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF BARNWELL. In the Probate Court. By J. K. Snelling, Esq., Judge of Piobate In Barnwell County. Whereas Mr*. I). G. Week* applies for of Administration on tho estate of and letter* effect***? R* F. Weeks, Th«»e are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and *1ncrnlat. th i kindred and creditors tt< the raid K. F. Weeks, deceased.|thal they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate to be held ut Barnwell On Wednesday December 4th,, next, after publication there of at 11 o’clock-In the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have why the said adminis tration should not be granted. Given anger my hand this 19th day of No vember Anno Domini, 1907. J. K. 8NELLIN0, Probate Judge. Published io Tbe Barnwell People N >- rsmbcrS st. JI07. J. D. WHI BLACKVILLE, S C ' • a STORE YOUR MONEY TO LOAN. , fi WANTED. Williston Cotton W*rk- HOU8K 18 NOW KKADY TO STORK COTTON. CUAKGKS26CKNT8 PKR BALK PKR MONTH, INCLUDING INSU- RANCK., Bank op Wili.istcn will MARK LIBERAL ADVANCES O-/ COTTON 8TOBKD IN THIS W ARK- HOU8K. A. KENNEDY’, Phksidknt. Apply to G. M. Greene. Barnwell, ri. C. Q SEEi) RYE FOR SALE. Barnwell Oounty Raised, the kino that never falls, pr iliaappofiits, for sale by - !f. Burrkbaltcr. FINE FARM FOR rt.W.K. „ Four miles north en*t <d Williston, eotrtaltjlng a''j» hundred and five acres, sixty cleared, balance In timber, has two good aeHdcinents, with all needed out building*, good wells at each, healthv. In an excellent neighborhood, within a mll«nf New Forest school. For particulara apply to B Bate*. -Fi% colored laborers at once for logging, raiMitKand sawniHl work. Steadv work V A /■ . ~ r ■ 1 •good wages, paid every night with checks, which, may be turned into office for cash every two weeks and house rent free. Also can use white labor. Call or address Breon Lum ber Co.,Ulmers, S. C. located on S. A. 1 • Ry (TRAM mark Matavswav «&. fFl—< ' FROG F^OND CHtLL AND FEVER ~CURR THE MUIMl M uw m r«T. it tttm«wfm. The old reliable the kind y mi fra ora— used to take. The one that never fail* to cure. Don’t waste ti|§e and money experimenting with newflpircs. But me tor a the Vest from thc^jump, Fvpa Pond i* the ounce flfevention and -ound of cure cothbined. Ask for R— take no subMlitute. if youf nierchRofi lobs not sell it write to fcs wit Mil send t difect for 50 celts. 1 j. n. davenport *€o. Wiioi.ksalr Dauooist*, Augusts, Uh. For sale Bj Slmm* A Be»t. R. A. De**o*t A Co., G. N. Bnrckhalter.—Barnweir, R B Fiukiing—Blackville. R P rtcarson Drug Ua^ -AHendals, C. F. Calhoun, . P. X. BacUn^aa Wa Mctoh - MACHINIST'S CARD. CalhOUH I offer mr »ervlce* a* Machinist to those needing prompt and the best ser vice. xpericnce in mn- *«d rpimlrlng 1 can GINMING DAYS AT THE BARNWELL OIL MILD TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, bATURDAYrt. H W. QUIN, Hanackh. Jack Pate, Barnwell, n. C. Life, CYCLONE Stack IT III* Bancroft Knst Proof Oati vield 50 to 100 pff aeiit mure th«tf Texas or Natives. — 2.00U bushels at $1.00 per bushel, F. OB. » First comi first served , - C U Mathl*. Blackville, rt. C. —At Lowest Rates hi- Strongest —OFFICES TKF Bi