Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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r i HARMONY U)DOB No n A. F M \ A p ®F n l*rcoojmunic«Uon of Harmony Hm •, ,7 ’ i r *■ w1 " hH.i M“onlc Temple or. Thuw.iaj te»». 'Jo, ,..^o o’cl(Kk Vlnltliuj brethren are comiai.v W m. McNab, 8tv. Ultltld 'nOted to atterid. U. VV . Manville, VV M. Tne refrular meetintr ot Barnwtll L H ’ "» P^ thlae will te. . ld L- a, - ,hdr Hal1 ' n y "" “"'l / Ibird Friday niirht- at s o'clock. A — -‘ u 'i attendance is requested. By order of W. y JKNNINdS, ('. Wm. McN’AB. K. H. A 8. Chain Gang Notice. The chain gang sections this week are: No. 1 at Healing Springs Church. No. 2 at Williston. W. \ . Richardson, G. J. Diamond, ____ Clerk Supervisor. Watch this SPACE I I for an Interesting Announcement Mr C M in Barn w e l Turn.T, of I i'.i:-,|.;r Fr ida\ w ,iv • tte\ lilt was in Mr Raul Del. H a. k. . • M vs as tn-re Motidav tin t»usmess Mr \\ F’llev \;l, Ilf k .Me, town .Saturdiiv for a shot t turn Ttie Hon Norman (' (i Hlackv ille, was in Martiwcl! Mi Mrs M Bellinger, of C.iiumlna, is visiting Barnwell relatives ami friends Dr I (j \\.ioIe\ spent a fi w davs m BHiTitver-g and f tningetturg last week. Mr M 1. Middle on. of Allendale ii ti 'tula s * as h v isitor to dav the countv seat Satur Attnrnev R B Searson. dale, was in atiendame Mundav lr . of Mien upon Court Mr ,! W Williams was in town this week and paid The Feople an appreci ated call J Henry Johnson, F-sq , of Allendale, wa» in town this week on professional butioees Judge and Mrs T H Spain and little •eon. -of l>* *rliiigton, are guests at the Muiair House Mrw Sarah Davies, of North Augusta, is spending some time with Mr and Mrs B P Davies. Mrs. J G Wooley and little daughter are the guests of relatives and friends in Orangeburg County. James M Patterson, Ksq , of Allen dale, has been in attendance upon Court here this week. Capt. J. Aucil Meyer of Meyer’s Mill, was a visUor to the county seat Mon day. He is ever welcome. The People acknowledges w ith pleas ure a letUif i'rom its good friend, Mr. H. J. Killingsworth, of Greenville. Messrs. J. M. Loadholt and Wyman Johns, of Jenny were among the out- of-town visitors here Monday. Attorneys H. F. Buist and A. H. An interesting communication from Bethel was received too late for publi cation this week. The Revs. J. D. Huggins, of Den mark, and J. Coll urn, of Kline, were indeed welcome visitors to Barnwell Monday. The People’s good friend, Mr. S. E. Bailey, ot Jenny, was in Barnwell Mon day, and w hile in town paid a welcome visit to the sanctum. Dr.J. p. Lee, Jr., of Williston, was in Barnwell Monday on business. Dr. Dee is placing a number of Ford auto mobiles in this county. Mrs. B. P. Davies and little son, Ben, returned trom Columbia Saturday morning. Mrs. Davies is rapidly re covering from a recent operation for appendicitis. It is hoped that by Friday the weath er will have turned warmer so that the egg hunt at the Baptist parsonage may be enjoyed by all. Hunt promptly at 4 o clock. Refreshments for sale also. Charlie Drake, one of Barnwell's “bad niggers,” was fined 1100 or 50 days Tuesday in the Mayor's court on three separate charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fighting and resisting an officer. Clerk of Court W. H. Duncan is per forming the duties of his office during the present term of court like a veteran official. He is fast learning the details and promises to make one of the most competent clerks in the State. The People job department has been kept busy filling orders for the past two weeks, but with the present equipment we welcome the orders. Send us a trial order, if you have not already done so, and let us show you how well it will |>e filled. Mr A R. Wallack, of Olar, was in town the first of the week. The Olar Pharmacy, with which he is connected, has purchased one of the swellest soda founts in the county, and will soon be in a position to give its patrons thirst quenching drinks. Among the :r.' delegates to the Nation al Drainage Congress, to Re held in St l.nuis, \pril loth to !2th. named bv l ommissioner Watson fuesdav are the follow ing gent.emeu Cols Alfred Al drich and I.eRnv Molair, of Barnwell, Dr John I. hoik and Capt D F Moore, of Brunson, and S G Mavfield, Esq , of Denmark Mr Watson has made an e\rel!» nt selection I.ittlc Daisv Pauline, the two and a half years old daughter of Mr and Mrs \ W Daughtv, of Charleston, was painfull) though not fatal!v hunted at the home of her parents last week I tie littii one's clothes caught from a clutn oai smoothing iron The manv Barnwell friends of Mrs Daughty, who is pleasantl) remembered as Miss Agnes McNab, wish a speeds recovers for her little daughter Mrs George H Bates returned Satur dav from a thoroughly enjoyed viait to Col. and Mrs. A T Woodward, at Val dosta. Ga These former Harnwel County people have come to the front handsomely m their adopted home, as their many friends and well-wishers in the mother State knew that they would Surrounded with an abundance of this world's goods, there doesn t seem to be any likelihood that they wit! ever re turn to Barnwell except for brief viaits Haw Begun Planting Cantalowpaa. A gentleman who had been on a trip to the Baldoe section told us Saturday that about ten acres of cantaloujaefi were planted m that part of the county- last week This is rather early, bait the farmers were probably fooled by the Springlike w eather. Mr. and Mrs. Mo lair Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Molair entertained about twenty-five of their friends Fri day evening and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Two rooms were thrown en suite and were prettily decorated with pink and white carnations and ferns. During the evening a delightful salad course and hot chocolate were served. Two Dittincpiahed Viaitori Hare Monday. Delegation Mat Kara Monday. The Barnwell County legislative del egation met here Monday for the pur pose of nominating three county com missioners and two rural policemen to succeed the gentlemen whose terms of office are about to expire. Nothing could be obtained from the members of the delegation as to whom they had nominated, as they preferred to await the action of the Governor before mak ing any disclosures. A bill was introduced at the recent session of the Legislature, under the provisions of which the disbursing of funds was taken entirely out of the Supervisor’s hands and placed in those of the County Board of Commissioners, which is to be composed of three iu- ste_ad of two members, as heretofore. A REAL FISH STORY. Streams Near Blackville Make Fish ing Very Easy. Blackville, March 1G.—It has rained in torrents here. The streams are so swollen they have overflowed and peo ple are on dry land picking up tubs full of fish—trout, mud pike, cat, etc. Yesterday morning VV. H. DeWitt rode out to one of his farms and found a field of oats full of fish, which had come out of a cypress pond w hich he converted into a fish pond. He had to go out and hunt up hands to help him rescue the perishing and restore them to the life-giving waters. MAJOR HAGOOD IS TRANSFERRED Sovth Carolinian Ordcrad to the Philip pines to Inspect Defences. Washington, March 15.—Orders have been issued at the war department transferring Maj. Johnson Hagood of South Carolina from duty at Fort Flagler, Washington, to Manila. His new work will be to inspect cost defenses Maj. Hagood was detailed to his present duty about one year ago. is invariably associated in every woman’s mind with new things to wear. With Easter just around the corner, so to speak, this store is splendidly prepared to serve the women of Barnwell and vicinity with the many new things for the Spring and Summer season. The New Queen Quality Pumps and Oxfords are here. Come and see them— trv them on. You will find the very latest models in all leathers and materials that will be fashionable or desirable ■ for Spring and SifTnmer wear. The Queen Qual ify Shoe will charm you—delight you—when you see how trim they make your feet look, and you will be enthusiastic when you find how com fortable your foot will feel in even the snuggest titting model. It bends with your foot: that is wily so many women you meet will wear no other shoe. Our shipment was delayed a little but we are sure that our friends who have so kindly waited on the arrival of our shoes will be amply repaid for their patience. Prices, $3 to $5 DEATHS. Kilgo Rowell. Hilda. Man h 17 < m Fnda\ even ing. Feb 2.S, the Angel of Death en tered the home of Mr and Mrv F. I) Row ell and claimed for its own, their youngest child, Kilgo, aged x<*vrn months Not as a thief in the darkness of night came the might) Rea[irr. but as a bright shining angel sent from God, and after an illness of several weeks God called, and when ti»e even ing shades had fallen, olosing out the light of dav. his snow white spirit was Uirne across the surging billows of the Ri^cr Death, and into the glorious light of a never ending Eternity The little bod) was laid to rest in the ceme tery at Salem, the Rev Walker con ducting the last sad rites. And when the sun, in all his state, Illumined the evening sku-s, He passed through! glory's morning gate. And lives in Paradise. THE •NO NAMC HAT Hats Just j word to the men: We are now showing the latent dictates of fashion in Hats. Our line of Straw s and Panamas is unsurpassed. For those w ho pre fer them, we have Hats made from other materials bv the K-vt manufacturers. Some Facts About the “Pitts burgh Perfect” Fence All “Pittsburgh Perfect” Fences have stay wires as heavy as intermedi ate line win s. A fence is only as strong as its lightest wire. No wire projections to injure stock or pull wool from sheep. Possesses the strongest fence joint in the world—THE WELD THAT HELD. Where the wires are welded together by electricity, the fence is twice as strong as the wire itself. Guaranteed that the wire is not in jured at the joints. Guaranteed that stays cannot be slipped or separated from strands. Guaranteed adjustable to uneven ground. Guaranteed stronger and more dura- tile than any other Every rod guaranteed perfect. Screen Your House • against flies, mosquitoes, etc. We have an excellent lot of Screens for doors and windows. A little money invested in Screens may save big doc tor bill and the life of some member of vour family They are not luxuries but necessities. Doors from $1 to $2 Windows, adjustoblo, 25 A 50c 13arii\vell f S. C _ Barnwell had twodistiuguished visitors Njnestein,, of Blackville, were among w jthin her gates Monday, they were 4 the visiliug lawyers here Monday. Messrs. C. J. Fickiing and N. Blatt nsolored over from Blackville Monday to be present at the opening of Court. The many friends of of Miss Esther AJJ wiJJ regret to learn that she has been quite unwell for some time at her home at Kline. Col. H, D. Calhoun represented Barn well Lodge, No. 16, K. of P., at the District Convention held at Furman last Wednesday. Mr. H. W. Mustin, of Augusta, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Price. He is well known in Barnwell and his. friends are glad to see him again. Thos. M. Boulware, A ITOKM Y A l DAW Negotiate ln»n» un re»| »*t»U. Can get 7'' 0 money In aumt not It-M '.ban f.VUuW Office over Bank of Western Carolina, A J. Tmdal, who, with Motlev Rush, PflOnilin I S T was drowned in the Santee River Thurs- HNnlllUfcLL •• day, was one of the first graduates of Clemson College, and in 1906 won the world's prize in corn growing He wa* about !U years old and leaves a wife and three children Both men were imminent young farmers of Orange- lurg Remember that the representive of Isaac Hamburger A Sons, Jailors, will not be in town any longer than today 'Thursday i Better see him now about that new Spring suit. He is at the store of Merchant J. A. Parter.—ad Notice of Ejection. A petition having been filed in ac- I Dr. I.W. Reeves cordance with section 12US, General ^ School Daw 1909, notice is hereby given that an -election will be held ttt Ash- leigh School District No. 24 on Satur day, the 29th day of March, 1919, for the purpose of determining whether or not a special school tax of two (2) mills -shall be levied in the abovt* named school district. The said election shall be conducted as is provided by law for the bolding of general elections. The polls will be opened at the School House and the following trustees are hereby appointed Q C fv 1 Cl vv o /wes v— c* s~\v 1 y, w.. yv . ¥ ¥ TS r X 1 I ALVA MELLETT Sucee**or to— Wm. W MOORE and E. H. RICHARD SON. Liveryman, Undertaker and Funeral Director. Dentist Permanently located at Barnwell, South Carolina Office in Harrison Building. octJl-12-1 vr Congressman James F.Byrnes, of Aiken and Attorney-General Thomas H. Pee ples, of Blackville. They were in the best of spirits and affairs of state seemed to rest lightly on their shoulders. Their many friends in Barnwell and from the surrounding country were glad to see them. Home Miaaion Campaign. The Rev. J. EL McManaway, evange list of the Baptist Home Mission Board, will conduct a Missionary Campaign on the following dates and at the follow ing churches: March 22nd at Bethesda; March 23rd at Springtown, Colston and Ehrhardt; March 24th at St. John’s and Olar; March 25th at Friendship and The People regrets that it cannot | George’s Creek; March 26th at Ghent’s publish an Easter story sent in by an Branch, Double Pond and Blackville. esteemed subscriber, but it is copy righted by the publishers, and for that reason we are forced to leave it out. Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, of Appleton, Tobin’a Millinery Opening. Wednesday and Thursday itlarch 19 and 20th, signalize the’real coming of beau tiful Spring. On these days tne formal as managers of election: H. F. Odom, JL F~ Mile&afld-J. R. Lancaster. Those favoring the proposed levy shall cast a ballot with the word “Yes^’ written or printed thereon; and those opposing the proposed levy shall cast a ballot with the word “No’’ written or printed thereon. Horace J. Crouch, C. S. EL Secretary County Board of Education Barnwell County. Barnwell, S. C. March 13, 1913. Notice of Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will on Saturday, March 29th 1913, file with Hon. John K. Snelling, Judge of Probate for Barnwell County, her final return as Administratrix of the estate of George W. Carroll, deceased, and apply for Letters Dismissory. Agnes Carroll, February 28, 1913. Administratrix. V. SEYMOUR OWENS lUnmpod Cmlmellor al Law Oflice ovc; The Barnwell Sentinel BARNWELL, SOUTH” CAROLINA Will practice in ail the Ceurta. Col lections a specialty. Loans negotiated on acceptable security. James H. Fanning, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Springfield, - - - S. C. Will practice in all ^Courts of the State and United Btate^ 84-4 was elected vice-president of the School opening of Spring and Summer Millin- Improvement Association at a business ; ery floods will take place at Tobin’s • , i, r , , . ■ , . | Millinery Emporium. Every lady in session held in Columbia last week, Barnwell and adjoining counties is and a better one could not have been > cordially invited to grace the occasion 1 selected. ^ j with her presence.—adv. Notice af Diaaolution Notice is hereby given that the firm of Hill Sc Seay, located at Snelling, S. C., has thisrflay dissolved partnership. All accounts due the said firm are pay able to the undersigned, or to his agent W. B. Seay, and all persons having claims against the said firm will please present same properly attested to the 11 r>rlcxjCTY-tial : l oeay. undersigned, or to his agent, the said J. J. Hill. W. B. Snelling, S. C., February 15, 1913. DR. W. C. MILHOUS, ©fntisf, BARNWELL, S. CAROLINA. Office hours: S ;80 a. na. to 6 p. m. Persons living away from Barawell will pleaae make appolr.mient* before ooming. By ao doing they will be aura of Immediate service and avoid dis appointment*. , About That House You’re ioing To Build It pays to look into tko future. Suppose in 3 or 5 or 10 years some part of the structure should give trouble! If the or the workmanship were to blame, it would have shown sooner. So most likely you 1 ! find the cause in the material. If you let us furnish it, this sort of thing cpn*t happen. Our goods are all reliable. We realize our responsibility. Augusta Lumber Co., Augusta, Ga. if(atlas ^ • • *y. SONS, varnA Strongest State Bank in So. Ca. WHY? Ca 'ital. Sur >lus and Stockholders Liability $830,000.00 Safest of the Safe. » . In estimating the safe'y of a Bank It > well to re member that Capital and 55urplu^in other words, the BANK S OWN MONEY, U tba^^ftilcb givei security to depositors. In this respect we stand FIRST among the 800 atate banks in South Carolina. Seek safety first and accept the cordial invitation which we extend you to bank with ui. 4 per cent Paid on Savings BANKofWESTERN CAROLINA BARNWELL, S.C. CAPITAL & SURPLUS $5OO,OC0°9 =■-- -i LOCAL D/RECTORS f : George H.Bates J.M.Easterling Butler hagood RM.Buckingham