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Batatteli People. ^^¥nuiR8DAT kEBFt’ART.lS, »«». RAT1M OF kVlMCBIPnOI. tn Advfcaee, ^er Anktim Ok Titok. ,...$1.80 , .$2 00 The tlikfcn (mn# will be at Baldock kbu %.c. Rttbert, '' Clerk. J.B. Mori i», 8upr. FARM8 FOR RKXT. Three one horee farm* near Elko, all k<1j<*lnlnft Will rent eeparatelr or all together. . Good for cantaloupe*, melon* or cotton. Apply to 8 N. Green, Biackrille, 8. C, Sow and Eight IMg* for Sale Apply to(l. W. Greene, Jr. R. K. f>. No. 1. Klko, 8. C. machinery for sale. . One 22 Hon*e Power Boiler. One 20 Horae Power Engine. Uue 3 ifbrac Power Gasoline Engine. Apply to A. F. Greene. WillUtnn, 8. C, Poat Office Cabinet aale. and Fiat urea for J. H. Rleera, Black »J le. S. C. THREE DAYS ONLY To the people of Barnwell and vicinity : Dr. Mark*, the well known Ocullat, offera fo the public. PAIR OK Spectacle'* titled wltlt beat cryaral lenaeg In aluminum frame for the amall SUM OF •MLSOK* 10 K. gold (Iiled ra-ne fitted with he hc*t crystal iu««*?r g«r the •mall auai of A amall addittonffi charge will be made on all epeolal ground lenaea. Remember thD offer hold* good for THREE DAYS ONLY. — 4 “ Haturdar, M’> iday and Tuesday February IS, 17 and >fth. Office hour* 9 in. to 4 p in. No charge mode for rx «mination of your iyea. —OFFICE AT MOLAfk UOUSK- The The ground tWa year. prophat, A BRILLIANT BANQUET. We borrow froth the Newa and minutes Courier of Mondky the report of the Banquet given oh Friday eyening In the wintry weather baa frozen buM- h‘*nor of Judg$ Rbhgrt Aldrich by the ThU week the days gain livlengtb. FAIRFAX. a ethodiat quarterly meeting her* la«» week. Rev. W. I’. Herbert, Presiding Elder from Charles- ’ ton. i fficiated and we all enjoyed bl4 line eeriuona very much. Era. Minnie Mathiv from Early Branch baa been yDitlug relative* here. , — Ml«a Lucile Toamaaa (the youngest aaFmber of Col. L. W.Toujnan’a faml- eft laet week for Converse College, n the 4Lionel Itwa been dee- ill. but D a little better now. HMe'Preacher w*a •orantoueil bedside of her buabajid In ChiTieaton. hut he le now improving. Mr. John Kntjrht of naraiinah wa« telegraphed for t« bo at the bedolde iff Sira. Mary Reed end daughter Anna, (now Mr#. Clen Sanders ) A trained purse from Hampton D attending themv and hopes are entertained uf their re covery. . Capt W. J.' Sanders has just retnraed from a second trip to the lend of Pome de I^oo. Mi«e A anabel Boyaton. who ha# been vletting her brother at Orange Lake, Fie, psea-d through here a few dare ago aeceaipanted bv her brother who will visit hD mother at IJlider. Miae Maude Berber hae returned' from Appleton where ahe visited her aunt, Mr#. G II. Hewlett, The Stork vUited the home of Mrs O. J. Youmana la*t week. , The new store erected by Mr. J. F. I.ight«ey D now rnrnUhed and run by the Knopff Brothers. Keb.S-'W. y) a stand still. This weary wet ypefi liM gYven a rest time to all werkera except newspaper people. s V Barnwell aufferera here found eat ing freely the boat remedy for grippe Ibis year. There will be e fajling off of from 10 to IS per cent lo the use of bought fer tilisers this year. Only one more week for making re turns to Auditor Keel before tbe pen alty D added by tbe law. Mr*. W, M, Htrntar who suffered an attaoktaf paralysis on the 5th lost, con- tin uesln a critical condition, Tomorrow will be 8t. Valentine’s Day. According to so eld belief the birda choose their mates ou that day. Mrs. Carrie Nixon, formerly of Wil- IDton, d:«d at Copes on Friday and was burled at White Pocdon Saturday. Col. LaGrlppe .D the only.ylaUor from the M onh abiding In town, and a very unwelcome'guest in a number of homes. The best way to manage a woman it not to try It. says the Atlanta Geor gian. v As a matter of fact, isn’t it the only way? A Lady Quartette it always a source of delight to lovers of beautiful music, and tbe Schubert Lady Quartette is one of the best. •‘Can’t do without . the paper” re marked »ur good old time colored sub scriber July Smalls last week, as be paid in advance, Another Advertisement of a kind too rare la puhlDked this week, that of M.r, G. W. Greene, Jr., offering' for sale a tow and eight pigs. Married by Rev. W. C. Baxley on the 4:b Inst. Mlsa Bertha, daughter of. Capt. J. B.Morris, and Mr. Jobu B.< Harley, both of Barnwell. Judge F. O Brabham has meved to Uamptou county and is engsged in farming near 8cotia. Hi* many Barn well friends wish him ell good fortune, Acw>rding to reporta of thq clarka of court there were died last year about 100,KO liens in this State. Of those Bamberg bad 2,200 and Barnwell 3,066: After # pleasant vialt of several days to Judge John K. Snelltng's family Mrs. Ha r iey and little grand daughter, Louise, returned' on Monday to Nor way. # 1 The best way to get rid of an enemy is to make a friend, says the Chicago Record. Good! Now which Is tha best way to gat rid of a friend who baa the borrowing habit ? The Ittth inati will be the 44th anni versary of the organisation of the Knights of Pythias. It will he Httlngiy celebrated at a later date by tbe Pyth- ians of Barnwell. fudge Robert Aldrich will preside at his first court, Conway; Horry county, lie will go to Conway oh Sunday and •his duties on that circuit will keep him Dum hftine mull April. A Florida correspondent writes us that he want* to buy two or three buah- x cls of good seed rice, and to kaow tbe 'price. Let us know If you have (or know of) any, dear reader. The excursion of disappointed candi dates that will go up Balt River alter tha August primary will be the largest and most sorrowful ever carried to that -andtoritun for blighted hopes and ambitions. Prof. Robert Sanders, vocel tpusio Instrsictor will be at Friandship t.'burch ou next Sunday at 10 o'clock a. m. All members of ths singing clasaos of tbe neighboring schools are oordialiy !u- viud to attend. A country frltnd tells us thYU the In cessant hunters have about eiMnatfl' a ted the partridges. That will be pleasant news to destructiw insects when 'hey begin next Spring to feed on the tender crops. Bar^of Barnwell and officials of the court, as reported so excellently by Its graphic and graceful local correspon dent. I n all tbe hiktory of thfe ancient town Ihert has been no occasion of greater honor and happiness, none of better eloquence and toer sentiment *The memories of that golden eyenlog will long be bright In the hearts of all who enjoyed Us pleasures, encoursge them to (heir bast ondeavoos for the public good and like a MesMd leaven spread its uplifting Influences to s’.l that revere justice and put their faith aad Confidence In the arm of tbe law, strong to repress wrong and tender to safe guard and protect the right Tbe banquet gjven by tbe members of tbe Barnwell Bar, the officers of the Court, the county officials and otbeis in honor of Judge Robert Aldrich, whose recent elevation to the Bench has been a matter of pride and con gratulation to the people of Barnwell, was a success in every detail. The menu was all that could be desired, tbe , responses to tbe toasts were most* happy, good cheer pervaded the entire gathering and no more delightful or more elegant celebration of the kind ibaii ever been had in Baniwell, C'has Carroll .Simms, E*q. toastmas ter, presided with great dignity; ex- cmplftylng pis ahllitv and versatility. Judge Robert Aldrich responded to the toast, “Our Distinguished Guest,” in his usual eloquent and able manner, referring to bis long practice at tbe *Bar, and alluding feelingly to his re tirement from the practice of law . tbe severance of hD relations with the members of the Bar, and also to the spontaneous expression* ol good will and affection Iroip his old friends i«4td neighbors, and hi* appreciation of their wlsaea for hD future success upon the bench, ,■ —- B. T. Klee, Esq. resp'^ndVd Ao the toast, “The KarnwdMUr,” in a very strong and eloquent speech, referring to tb*.abillt.v, harmony and liberality which baa always characterized the Barnwell Bar, and appealing to the members to endeavor alwvys to main tain the high standard for .which this Bar has been noted. Dr. E L. Patterson responded to the toast, ••The Medical Profession,” In a very brief *nd pointed speech^ — Attorney Neinstein responded to the toast, “The Profession of Law,” in a very happy vein, and his speech was much enjoyed. At its conclusion he was extended a cordial welcome by the members of the Bar, Mr. Neiostqln, having recently moved to this county froqi'Ulgh Pol.it. N.-C. Sheriff F. H. Creech Responded to the toast, ‘‘The Court Officials,” •peaking happily Of tbe relations be tween the Court officials and the Bar. Col, Creech Is an orator by nature, and his speech was much enjoyed. Tne Hon. J. Emile Harley responded to the toast. The Young Lawyer ” in a very humorous manner; speaking of the many dimeultbi and ambitions of the young lawyer commencing tbe practice of law. R. A. Kills. Esq., responded ta the toast. “Before the War Aristocrats,” giving a very elaborate definition of TWO HOMICIDES. On Friday Coroner Warner held the Inquest at Alle'ndaie on ( the h<>dv of Mann Gray, colored, who'had died the prevjpus night from the effecta of a gun shot wound In the knro received on Wodne<*dav at the hands of John Cook, colored, in theGravtown section, in dispute concerning land rent. Cook Was aommitted to | <U. An inqiiest wa« hefll bv the Coroner near Martin on the hodf of colored, who according to tha evidence of the dec^a^ed’o* wife was accidentallv •hot and kMled bv- - — Phoenix •olortd, on Saturday. Owing to the illness of one of the leading performers the plays appointed by the Amateurs of Keff Oak Township for tins, Thursday, eveuiug will not be given. It is hoped they will be presented at a later date. Mr. George M. Balst does not agree with the otner weather prophets that ths nexFSpi lug will be late and cold. He reinemner* well and judging by his recollections thinks that the present freezing weather means an early and pleasant Spring. Recently 7R).00P rifle barrels of the best qiiaTTiy of vieel have men sent from this country to Japan, where .they will becnupleted and made ready for war .ise by native artisans. The United States government 1* •hlpplrtg uiiniticus of war to tbo Phil ippines. in iimnenco quantities. Attorneys J.nne* Aldrich Wymen and Keiijimin F. Wyman, grand sons of the late James T. Aldrich Esq., have formed a copartnership for the practice of the law. B. F. Wyman E-q will reside at Barnwell and James A. Wyman K.4^ . u ill make ireqncnt^visits from Bamberg. They have been re tained as attorney# for several railways in this auction. During the absence of Judge Robert AltfVich they w ill oenpj hi- otllje over theJBank of Barnwell. Things ought to.keep on time with us thi* year. A Bank of Barnwell calendar, hav ing the piotuie oi a wee girl standing on an old fashioned fence, petting, a great white hoise, fjaces one composi tor. A Bank of Blackville calendar hpy- ing tbe same girl grown larger and faucler, standing on a 20th century fence watnhea anotherminpoaitor- the term aristocracy, maintaining that aristocracy means the best of charac ter, Iralti, thduslry and those quallties which go to make a high type of citi zens, and not au attended lineage of bkio blood. Major W. Gilmore 8itmn« responded to the toast, ••Woman.” R. It Impos sible to do justice In a short space to the splendid speech made by Mr. 8iraras, replete as it was with classical allusions. Impromptu speeches werq made by R. C. Holman, Esq. Coroner Clayton 8. Warner. Auditor ii . & Keel apd others. i- ... NOTICE TO TEACHERS ‘.HE r As ssnciatlon Feb, 22a. iave OUR FRIENDS. We hope to publish on tbe 27th 1 the Hat of lady subsenbers who h remembered this volume of Tint Peo ple. Journalism, for the public good. Should be a high and honornb’e pie -^fesulnn.' The voluntary payment of subscriptions helps to make it so add# to It* strength and useful- wherea# adverti-ing patronage to make it etrictly hu*inee< and yt- lesa narrow# Ha li.fluepce mid sun#or - aci MS. 1V*' 1 • ^^sThe volslntary hrlnglng# nr sending# ■*ia«t week of f rVear# or advance# from Ibia grand jurvof good mAn ajid\true v- (Make a presentment of approval that we expect many more ,to follow in Ihelr early verdicts. J C. Flffid# V, P Dyclrea. , - J C. YffMdholt. W. X. Barker.- G. Iff. Jenny. R B. B-irckhater, S. G. Isawlhii, C, J. Gray, N. M- Walk*. F W WeathsrsMe, •I.IL Patterao*, L-Cave^ w. e. mil/ J. E l^rcester, J. e. W (.'Beech,' FwM Ptnreil, While “the devil’#” bick'D turned toward the other calendars. Though Farmer Alfred Aldrich I# an alliterative agriculturist, conjoiuty cultivating corn and cotton and con- tinnally ccqnetting w ith chickens he is alftn a connoivscur in all ctiMrury concern*. We have had complete, conclusive and comforting proof there of In the excellence, beyond compari son, of the “big hominy” and sausage of Ills preparation. If the New* and Courier c<hUd fare and f«;a»t. as we have done Editor Hemphill would learn th^ error of his way and help keep garlic eetinjf. Dagoes out of a coustiy t*«o good for them| ynd au. pre serve it for UaroliniHns'to the manner Dorn. Fnllv llftv case# of hyifrophobta are under treatment In New York. Between now and .futy about 9,000.- 000 boxes of oraiTgjs will be shipped from Califorr.ia. ‘ Bishop Ellison Capere has gone to Florida on a vacation trip with the hope of helping hD health. Georgia advertiser in The Etate want# a reliable watch and clock Brer * W “»»#t h* t Fr£b) terDOf” The Barnwell Teacher* will meet at Blackville 8. C. frtmpofcwfc. , Programme. Devotional Exercises by Revr Dr. Pitts. Address of Welcome, ProLHartzog. Benefits derived from a teacbqj* asso ciation, Prof. Robert Brown. Il*w to teaah reading, Mr*. Kelly and Mis* Delphine Thompson. - Nature and extent of work a pupil should do at home, MDs Lilian Ganes. How to use a rural library, lADsUlara Johnston. Relation of parent and tearber, Mrs . L. R. Free and Mrs Dora Dee Walker. Responsibility of the teacher. Profs. Car wile and F. W. Campbell. Mi fle will be furnished by Mrs. Uaitc.'g. , AmerlcartB^'tfke to laugh, and this fact is not overlooked by the Schubert Symphony Club. Several number* on '.hoir program a* well a* all their en cores are full of fun, and you will be highly entertained by their program at the Opera Hou#e on February 23th. COUNTY salaries: * The Legislative comity supply bill provided the salaries below stated, ex cepting tho«e for Auditor* and Trca»- urera, which will be revised according to recommend a Mon a of Uomptrd’.Icr Genera] Johe* by a separate hill: Section 5. Bamberg county-—Sheriff. f800; for keeping the fait and dieting prisoners. $L>tt; that the sheriff shall have tbo right Lo make requisition upon the supervisor f<»» the mainten ance of said pri-oner# confined In the county jail, n* provided in an act en titled. An act to e#tabli»h Bamberg comity, clerk of the courts $280; county commissioners $1 (Vi each; clerk of the comity bunrd ’of commissicpers, (250; (Sbuntv aupervisor. |S00; coroner. $100. Section ft. Barnwell county-Sherlff. $1,500: clerk of the court, $100; county commission ts, ftach $200; clerk of the I-Olinry bfi-inl of nomml-.alnnnrs $fi*l r *| who simli also serve s* clerk of the hoard of equalization of the said county of Barnwell, without additional com pensaMou; county superintendent of ’education. $^00; county supervisor, $900: coroner, $600. The Way* and Means committee of the House of Representatives h*a in trod need a bill fixing the salaries of Auditors and Treasurer* of this state. The pay U provide* \» $t,Q0O for Bam herg and tl,3°0 fof Barnwell. STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF BANK OF BLACKVILLE AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS *. ' , t ' , Trr— -a-—---"-;--.— — "" JANUARY 29th, 1908. i Furniture and FixfQres - Bills Receivable Cash on hand and in Banks Capital paid in * Undivided Profits Deposits Dividend Unpaid Certified Checks ASSETS. LIABILITIES. ..v wi- « t 1.800.00 - 82.697-87 32,809.16 . IIIW ,1ft W.A $ 117,307.0# $ 70,0000* 3.174.57 - M,030.96 • 3f.0* 86.7* . .. «t,307.03 _ In Addition the Bank has jitet paid out $3,500 IN DIVIDENDS. . - IT PAYS TO DEPOSIT ANb 'DO BUSINESS WITH » OF BLAGKVTLLE’ fv- 1- n As it takes care oTits depositors when they need accommodations. Your check on the Bank will be endorsed - and that is your receipt A NOTICE. First Meeting of Creditors IN DISTRICT COURT OF U. S. ' KiiTERM DISTRICT OF BffUTH CAROLINA. In Bankruptcy. In tbe matter of Susan Bankrupt. U, Augley, To the Ore jitor# of said Bankrupt, ef Allendale, In the County of Barn well and DDlrict aforesaid; Notice U hereby given th*l on ffiRh Jay of January, A. D. I803, the aald siusan H. Augley wa# duly adjudica ted a bankrupt, aad tkat the flr*t meet log of her creditor# will be bell at tbe office of tbe Referee in the town of Barnwell, 8-C., on the 20th dav of February A. D. 1908, at 12 o’clock mT at which time the said creditor* mv? attend, prove their clARne.-'appoint a Trustee, examine tbe Bankrupt and tranaact *ucb other bu*lne*t as may properly come before aaid meeting. R. A. ELLIS, Referee in Bankruptcy. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. In purauanoe of an order of the Pro bate Court, dated tpe first day ef Feb ruary, 1908, I will selL at the residence of tbe late John B. Cave, deceaaed. on the 14th day of February 1908, at 10 o’clock, a. m., all of the peraonal estate and effecta of the said John B. Cave, deceased, the same consisting of eleven head of ho net and mule*, fourteen hog#, and corn, fodder, peavlne bay, 1,800 bushels of cotton seed, all itlnds of farming tools and implements and household andJUtchen furniture. Pena L. Cave, Administratrix. February 1,1908. HR. W. C. MILHOUS DENTIST, ___ Barnwell, *" S. C. OFFICE HOURS I 8.30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Persons living away from Barnwbil will please make appointments Letov* coming By so doing they will be aare of fannediate service and avoid Ete- appointwenU. D8. JNO. P. LEE, JR., IESBL Dentist, ^WVWILLISTON, - - B. <. ce over Bank of WHIDton. Will not^ receive calls in tbe country, b«$ will be lip office every day. FOB SALE. Nitrate $>da. Parties desiring* to purchase Nitrate of 3oda cheap will do welrto confer with us before buying. Bryan Brother*, Allendale. 8, C. NOTICE. Hix horse farm from Scotia, S. C. miles for rent, two Apply to J. M. Lawton, Dare of T. S. Heyward A Co.. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. • ■ 2, . .9' . Under and by virtue of a ^eoree of the Probate Court I will sell at Blnck- vilie on Saturday, the, 15th day of Feb ruary 1908, c<*mmenclni? at 12 o’clock, noon, all the personal property of fella Inabnet, deceased. Term* Cash. -> George Inabnet. ^ Administrator. January 28»h 1908. — ITa# your cotton seed rpn outf Are they really all black seed? Do you want seed that,will add 10 to 20 per cent to your yield another year? Then write for circulars of ^Phillips Im proved Seed. J. L. Phillip*. Orangeburg, S. C. SPEAKING FACES. We have In prospect an engagement of the celebrated Schubert Symphony Club and L&dv Quartette Company of Chicago, and it i* expected that they will, be secured to give one of their de lightfnl entertainments about Fob. 28 Thi* Companf glyea a program of the gfyatest variety, conaistlng of Ladv Quartette#, Mandolin and Guitar Club, String, VloHii ami Vocal Holes, Amu sing Heading#. In tb« Schubert’* we will gsl ft. musical entertain merit that 1« enjoyftbt« from first to last—not a long dull classical affair, but a bright Interesting program of music’s choicesjtgems. A Lady Quartette D always a source of delight to Ihvers of beautifuI m ^and the Hchubert Lftdjr Qar- w of ths host/ DR. J. H. E. MILHOUS DENIAL SDHGEOK. - BLACKYILL&, S. t _ Will be at his Barnw«ls office every Monday _ and Tuesday, and at his honae office in Blackville ereiy Friday and Saturday* WANTED. —y x Fifty colored laborers at once for logging, railroad and sawmil} work. Steady work good wages, paid every night ■-» 'V with checks, which may be turned into office for cash every two weeks and house rent free. Also can use white y" labor. — -v Gall or address Breon Lum ber Co-, Ulmers, S. C. located on S. A. I • Ry. - SEW LEAR. WHITTLE’S PLATFORM. ANOTHER CAR LOAD OF PINE MULES JUST RECEIVED A*tf a THEY ARE THE FINEST ALL ROUND I EVER NAD SHIPPED. t ALSO 23 STALK CUTTERS AT $20.00 J tJSt RECEIVED. i. b. whittle. Being myself ti practical fanner I know the needs b! the coairtry and always fully equal every demand and exjiccta- tlon. —ta ' . ' Buying for cash I have choice of all riiarkcts and khotf the best and go there, .————— * Buying in-car and tndirload quantities I get tbs lowest prices and large&t discounts. Knowing the value of good seeds I raise oEta for tnyseH and tor rtiy customers; These advantages I gladly share yith iriy friends. __ -nw Here is one open secret of success, an MsnraftCtf of good ctops;. - . * * The farmer wdio has the best Work stock, wagons, * and .implements and a plenty ofTood and forage gets the beef wages haiftls and share croppers. __ Whittle will sell you the Best. * THREE CARS HORSES. ALL GOOD, SUITABLE FOR SADDLIfe LIGHT AND HlfAVT DRAFT PURPOSES. TWO CARS MULES, NONE I1ETTEB, FOR FARM, WAGON ANQ XHL* BER U8EH. ^ ONE CAR WAGONN. BOUGHT BEFORE PRICES, ADVANCED. THW BEST IN MATERIAL, WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH IN THE SOtJT*. J. D. WHITTLE, BLACKVILLE, S C C. F. Calhoun, . P. M. Bnckinghaa McHah# Calhoun & Co. With onexccl e<i equipment, thorough no derstaudinx of essentials and execution, sue ceseful praeMcal experience and love for and pride in art wc feel justified In promising fullest satisfaction to ail patrons appreciating the BE8T in Photography. Our Portrait Work is of the highest excel- encu, true to nature and unexcelle^lWffcr- feet picturing. . .—, Wc make Kodak Picture*, Port Card*, En arge Pictures and Ij every InrJi of the entire field of Photography are uoempassed by any CUy Studio. ^ To Our U-autiful . line of tile most select Piet arcs for wall decoration .we ask tbe special and critical attention of the public. Piacing and pled(fing our best sendee# to our friends we ask with entire eopfldencs the Ity to.make gfK>d pur every promise MRS. KELLY’S 8TUDIO. Bl*«KVIUA ,8, C. Life, Accideqt^ CYCLOINlE LIGHTNING • AND LLveStoc^ ■INSURANCE —At Lowest Rates In* STRONOESTr COMPANBIS -OFFICES AT- fhejANKOF. BARNWELL .v. X ^(WILLIS 1CO.,^ DEALERS IN, - We Are Now Ready With The' Choicest, Completffst and Most Carefully SelecfedJStodk of Household, Kitchen and Office Furniture to please the’ best tastes and profit the most careful buyers. All good# new from the factories, of best materials and up to data styles and finish. ’ jKaf- A standard make Graphophone given as a premi um on each purchase of $35. —>COFFINS AHOCASKETSr- A Complete line offcbffins and Caskets for the* fast str-* vice to loved ones, r We arc also prepared to furnish a Kice Hsaree wRB 4carefut driver for buiiala. . , WILL.IS& . I Ti OT“ tfrffitff'ATt - .