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3 The Barnwell People. 4 Ju»t Like a Member of I he Family" VOL. XXXVI BARNWELL, S. C. JUNE 12, 1913 NO. 42 l SEVERAL BUND TIGERS WERE RAIDED LAST WEEK Twwn wad County Autkoriti** Wont on tko Wnrpntk and Got tho Bacon. Chief of Police F. M. Cave and Night- watchman W. A. Hayea went on the warpath for blind tigers last week and, to use a slang expression, they <t got the bacon.” Ellen Williams and Dick Morris, both negroes, were arrested Thursday on the charge of selling whiskey and placed under a $100 bond each for their appearance at the Mayor’s Court today, Thursday. On Friday afternoon William Still, white, was raided and two gallons of the “O be joyful” found in his posses sion. Lodrick Felder, a gentleman of color, was arrested Saturday on the charge of selling whiskey and placed, under a $50 bond for his appearance in the Mayor’s Court. A raid on the house of Mary Smith, a negress, Saturday night netted a keg of beer. The county authorities also got busy last week and on Friday bight Rural Policeman E. E. Morris, assisted by Chief Cava, raided the place of C. L. Harley, who lives about four miles from town, and succeeded in getting thirty-nine half-pints of fire-water. It is understood that the war on the tigers has only just begun, and that Mayor Harle/ intends to keep behind these law-breakers, white and black, so persistently that the profits on what they seh will not be sufficient to pay their fines. In other words, he intends to put a stop to the sale of whiskey here, if such a thing be possible A1 ready it is said that the thirsty find it hard to get what they want DR. AND MRS. FUNDERBURK TENDERED RECEPTION Honor tnoominc Wtfa. COLLEGE STUDENTS | REV. J. W. GUY WILL ARE RETURNING HOME. DISCUSS PROHIBITION MANY ARE THE VISITORS TO HUSTLING FAIRFAX WATER TO BE TURNED ON IN ABOUT 2 THE TOWNS THAT GROW AND THOSE THAT DON’T WWt an Confi Fschanf* Ha* to Say i* Vary Nacaaaary. The following article, taken from an exchange, should be of interest to every town in the State But there is one thing that our contemporary overlook ed. and thst is the great necessity of building up a town's back-country When that is done the other things will come The article follows "The reason why some towns grow is because they have men in them mth push and energy who are not afraid to Ladia* of Baptist Church Honor.' Pastor and his Blackville, June 7.^-Wedneaday evening, June 4, the ladles of the Bap tist church extended their pastor and his wife, Dr. and N^s. F. H. Funder burk, a reception At the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Pickling. The rooms on the first floor of the house were thrown en suite and decorated with asparagus, ' potted ferns and other plants, while the cut glass and hand painted vases were filled with cut flower's. One hundred and twenty-five guests registered during the evening. The guests were met at the steps by Dr. Fickling, then Misses Margaret Spigener and Corinne Mixson ushered them to the east side of the veranda, where fruit punch was served in buffet style. An arch was formed over the punch bowl with climbing ferns amid bursts of white and pink blossoms of sweet peas. Misses Olga Richardson, Valeria Still and Alva Baxley presided at the bowl. ‘ Just opposite the punch bowl under the porte cochere was the Blackville band, which played through out the evening. At the reception hall the guests were met by Mrs. C. E. Fishburne, Mrs. P. C. Mellichamp, Mrs. W. G. Mathis, Mrs. R. A. Gyles and Miss Evelyn Leonard who conduct ed them through the folding doors into the parlor and presented them to Dr. and Mrs Funderburk in the receiving line, with whom were the deacons and their wives From here the guests were ushered into the dining room by Misses Leonard Kelly, Annie l^une Groves and Isabelle Free, where Mrs J J Still, D P Walsh, Kmmett Matthews and Misses Daisy Hair and Bertha Delk assisted Mrs Fickling in serving ice cream and cake The din ing room was decorated in pink and green Miss Isabelle Free is at home from her school at Brunson Carlisle Altman of Columbia is visit- ting his parents for a meek Misses Connne Mixson and Valeria Still are at home from Winthrop col lege Miss Sarah Hammet and Mrs I. F lionner have returned from Chatta noogx, where the) attended the re union Mrs Mane Milhous and daughters have gone to Texas for the summer Mr and Mrs J C Matthews, Miss Population of Alloadalo Incrowsod by In flux of Boys and Girls. Allendale, June 9.—Prof. T. E. Crane who was recently elected superinten dent of the Allendale Graded and High School, was a visitor here during the closing exercises of the school. Mr. M. J. McGarity, of Richburg, was the guest last week of his son, Prof.W. J. McGarity, attending the Shaw-Mc- Garity wedding. Misses Lila Best, Eunice Keel and Emily Tobin, who have been in attend ance at Winthrop College, are at home for vacation. Messrs. Malcom Lawton, Joe Allen Patterson, and John Allen Tison, of Clemson, Spencer Walling, of Wofford, Paul Zeigler and Warren Wilson, of the Citadel, and Lawton Ellis of Geor gia Tech., arrived this week from their respective colleges. Malcolm Lawton, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Lawton, graduates this week with highest distinction. He is Major of one of the three cadet battalions. Prof. Fred All, who has held a posi tion as instructor in the Winnsboro High school, is at home with his parents. Mr. Will Rice returned last week from Wake Forest, where he attended college. Mr. L. A. Searson, who has been in business in Greenville, is a visitor at his old home Miss Eunice Keel is spending a part of her vacation with her parents before returning to Rock Hill for the summer school Mrs. I’ J Beckham, of Hardeeville, is a guest at the Cleveland Miss Sadie Leslie, who taught in the Allendale High School for two years, has accepted a position in the Bamberg school Mrs J J Owens and daughter, Miss Vivian, leave this week for Henderson ville, where they will spend the sum mer BIG VERDICT WAS AFFIRMED M—tint for Man Only WUI k« H«U a Court Houao Sunday, Juna 15. The Rev. J. W. Guy, assistant super intendent S. C. Anti-Saloon League, will address a mass meeting of meh only in the Court House in Barnwell on Sunday afternoon, June 15, at 4:30 o’clock, in the interests of prohibition. He will discuss such topics as: ”Is pro hibition a failure? If so why?” "Does regulation regulate? If so, when?” ‘‘Ought the law to be enforced? If so, by whom?” Every man is invited to attend the meeting. On Sunday evening he will conduct services in the Barnwell Baptist church to which the members of all denomina tions are cordially invited. The Rev. Quy is delivering addresses at a number of towns in the county this week. His complete itinerary is as follows: Tuesday at Dunbarton; Wednesday at Meyer’s Mill; Thursday at the Lower Three Runs Baptist Church; Friday at Ellenton; Sunday morning at Long Branch Baptist Church; Sunday after noon and evening at Barnwell. He is said to be an excellent speaker and in view of the fact that an election will be held in this county in August on the dispensary question the voters are urged to hear his views on the subject. H C Hug gin* Sncurw* $40,000 Dnm- ag•• from Atlantic Coa*l Lino. The Supreme Court in a deemon Tuesday affirmed a verdict for $40,000, secured by H l' Huggins, of Sumter, against the Atlantic Coast Line Rail road Company and Peter Wilson, a apend their time, energy and money in ♦ l.ueile Matthews, Judson Matthews and * fireman, for personal Injuries received I anything that will luxim and benefit the Keys Sanders have just returned from town They have confidence enough m Virginia, where they attended the their town to erect substantial and Matthews Vaughn wedding modern buildings and residences and Mrs Ikillie Dyches is at home from work for public improvements in the Amencus, Ga , where she has been for same order I some time "They organize companies and es i George Boylston is at home from the tablish factories, induce industrial en University of South Carolina terpnaes to locate and use every means to further the best interests of the town Their work u never considered finished and the accomplishment of one thing is BABY SHOW WAS HELD FRIDAY only an incentive of another "On the other hand, the town that does not get ahead will be found to be dominated by either a set of men who are perfectly satisfied with their sur roundings or who are afraid somebody else will be benefited in the event aomething is started, consequently no effort of any kind is made by this class for these two reasons. "If some men or set of men endeavor to start something they are met by op position and it is uphill work all the way and very often failure. ‘‘Evefy town, however, has a certain progressive element which hopes for a turn of the tide when the town will go forward by leaps and bounds and oc cupy a position of importance and ob tain numerous advantages which go to make a good town in every sense. “But this stage connot be accomplished by mere wishes or suppositions. It can only come from harmony in pur pose and action and the eternal vigi lance of its citizens. “The town with these things will con tinue to grow and improve, but the town without them can be expected to remain in a state of lethargy indefinite ly without affording its residents any thing but a mere existence. “It is all true.” DIES ON THE GALLOWS Negro Paid Death Penalty in Washing ton Monday. Washington,June 9.-Nathaniel Green a negro who criminally assaulted a white woman within si ght of the capi- tol, on Christmas night, went to his death on the scaffold today, the first man to pay the death penalty for such a crime in the District of Columbia. He had confessed and President Wilson had refused him clemency. Almost in a state of collapse, Green was assisted to the gallows and was 4ead in ten minutes. Event at Fairfax Attracted Crowd to School Auditorium. Fairfax, June 7.—The baby show held here yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Baptist church drew many people to the school auditorium, where the show took place. | There were t?> entries, which made a picture of juvenile loveliness that would be hard to excel. Three prizes were offered, one for the handsomest child not over 18 months of age, one for the 1 handsomest child 18 months and not over 3 years old and one for the hand somest child three years of age and not , over six years of age. The first prize was awarded to little Mabel, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brooks. In the second contest the judges could not agree between little Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Dowling, and little Miss Lena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson and another prize was added so that each of these two was awarded a prize. In the third contest, ages from three to six years, little Miss Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Loadholt, was the winner. The Judges were Mesdames Oswald and Bissel of Allendale and Folk and Minor of Brunson. After the show refreshments were served and the ladies who conceived the idea of having the show and engi neered it through reaped a harvest that was satisfactory to them. at Rubbnn on October 21, UWM The decision was by Associate Justice Hy dnek and concurred in by the entire court The case was tried here in March, I'.M'J, and was an action to re cover $77),0(11 damages for personal in juries In trying to get on his engine at Bobbins, which, it was alleged, had l>een set in motion by his fireman, an incompetent negro man, Engineer Hug gins fell and was run over by the freight engine. At the time of the tnal here, Mr Huggins was in court on acot and required stimulants while testify ing There had been no improvement in his physicial condition in two years and it is said that he will be as helpless as an infant all of his life. The jury rendered a verdict for $40,000, the third largest ever recovered in this State. Attorneys Bates Sc Simms and R. C. Holman, of Barnwell, E. J. Best, of Columbia, W. A. Holman, of Charleston, and L. K. Sturkle, of Orangeburg, rep resented the plaintiff, while P. A. Wilcox, of Florence, L. W. McLemore, of Columbia, and Harley Sc Best, of Barnwell, respectively State, Division and County Counsel for the Coast Line, defended the suit, IS APPOINTED SPECIAL JUDGE The Hon. Chari** Carroll Stmm* to Pr4- *<d* at Laacactor Court. Governar Blease has appointed the Hon. Charles Carroll Simms, of Barn well, as special judge for the regular term of the Court of (ieneral Sessions for Lancaster County, beginning June Ibth This is the second time this hon or has been conferred upon Mr Simms * • Bam wo 11 Bool* SpriaffWU. In a highly exciting game of baseball played on the local diamond Wednesday afternoon of last week between Barn well and Springfield the locals walloped the visitors to the tune of 9 to 6 The outcome looked squally for the home team until the eighth inning, the score then standing 6 to 2 in favor of Spring- field A great batting rally, however, and a combination of errors on the part of the visitors, netted Barnwell seven runs in the eighth, thereby winning the gsme, no other runs being scored by either side For several innings Springfield had one of the "mouthiest" set of rooters that has visited Barnwell in recent years, but, not being thoroughbreds, they couldn't stand the "gaff," and soon wilted when runs began to pile up against them Shaw-McGarity. Allendale, June 4.—W. J. McGarity of Richburg and Miss Ruth Shaw of Johnston were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Brabham in Allen dale Tuesday in the presence of a few dose friends. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. W. A. Walterboro. Brunson Commencement Exercises. The Rev. Dr. J. F. Vines, President of Anderson College preached the com mencement sermon of the Brunson High School on Sunday, June 1st. The exercises began the Friday evening previous with a music recital by the pupils of the music department. The Hon. Mendel L. Smith, of Camden, de livered the annual address to the grad uating class. The graduates were: Miss Dora Cone, Forrest Barnes and Ira Fitts. Miss Ethel Lightsey, of the eighth grade, won the medal offered for the highest average in spelling. The Superintendent and his efficient corps of assistants have the well de mo latareadag Happening* of the Past Week Briefly Told. Fairfax, Jund 7.—James Knight of Augusta spent the week-end with rel atives here.- - * f ■“ Ethel and Brooker Simpson visited Ulmer recently. The Fairfax chapter, U. D. C., gave a dinner on Tuesday, complimentary to the veterans and widows of the Con federacy. Augustine Weekley of the Charles ton Medical college visited his sisters here recently. Dr. John Weekley of Ulmers was here this week as were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deer. Mrs. Robert Kirk of Kingstree, who has spent several weeks here with old friends, left on Tuesday. G. D. Sanders visited Charleston this week. L. 0. Watson was the guest this week of G. D. Sanders. A sociable was given recently in honor of Miss Maude Dunn of Au gusta. The G. P. U. met Sunday evening at the Methodist church. Miss Margaret Youmans gave a very sweet vocal solo. Lucy Googe recited ‘The Starless Crown" and Miss Anns Kears^ r$ad suitable piece. Miss Edith Googe has returned from Coker college. Mrs. Benj. Buckner and Miss DuRsnt attended the commencement at Win throp. TV Rev W H Simpson spent s few days at Estill recently Mr and Mrs. Jack Brooks of Savan nah are spending some time here with relatives Mrs S. J Dean and daughters of Rtdgeland are visiting Mrs.’ Lily My- nck Misses Manon and Cornelia Simpson are visiting the family of Dr W. T Booker at Swansea Horace Young is off for a holiday with home folks Miss Kebs Kinard is visiting friends in Hampton The Misses Grey of Brunson visited Miss Edns Kearse recently. Mias Hsttie Dowling has returned to her home near Yamville Mias Ksthleen Msye has returned to her home in Georgia, after a long visit to Mrs H Hsrveley Holbrook Williams is enjoying va cation with his parents near Brun son City Plant is Ceet of Water WUI be Lew. According to Mr. J. M. Easterling, one of the Commissioners of Public Works, the new waterworks plant will be in operation in about twt> weeks. The water in the twin wells has been analyzed and pronounced pure. It is said to be entirely free from chemicals of any kind and is ideal water for drinking and other purposes, being soft and dear and haring the sparkle of spring water. In order that the health of those who use the dty water may be protected an analysis will be made every three months. The cost of the water is to be very reasonable. Although the price has not been definitely settled it is thought thst s charge of 50 cents each will be made for the first two hydrants and 25 cents for each additional one. The commissioners are very sanguine over the financial part of the plant, and feel very sure thst it will soon be earn ing s profit over and above the operat ing expenses. Any surplus will be used for extending the water mx<«i and electric light wires over territory not now covered, and a sewerage system is also being talked about The electricians, who hare been kept very busy wiring stores and residences have about caught up with their work and are now ready to take additional contracts from thos4 bn»« no; aL ready installed lights. In tbit MBBMt- ion. attention is called to the adrerttoo* meats of a local plumber la columns Of this issue. He is reedy figure with thoee who using city water. Better see bias at once, for the hot weather is at and much enjoyment can be from s bath tub this summer, to nothing of the convenience of running water in the kitchen end in other parts of the house sod on the lawn. SUNDAY SCHOOLS WUI ENJOY PtOOC FRIDAY Wai- 1 3 Were Beptieed The Rev W L. Hayes, pastor of the Baptist Church, baptised thirteen per sons in Turkey Creek Sunday afternoon, making a total of twenty-nine new mem bers, sixteen having been baptised the Monday previous. Mrs. W. C. Milhous was also a candidate, but on account of her recent operation it was deemed ad visable to postpone her baptism until a later date. In addition to the new mem bers, twelve persons were received in to the church by letters. This ia said to be the largest addition in member ship in recent years. A Correction. In the introduction to the Treasurer’s Report as published last week, that part which reads "showing accounts paid for warrants issued by the County Superintendent of Education" should have been “showing amount of claims issued by the County Board of Com missioners.” The error was ours and not the Treasurer’s. The correction has been made and we give this expla nation to absolve Capt. Armstrong of any blame, The Editor. Superintendent Crouch in Greenville. At a very delightful banquet served on Monday night of last week at the Imperial Hotel in Greenville to the class of 1903 of Furman University, Mr Horace J. Crouch, of Elko, responded to the toast, “The Achievement of the Class During the Decennial, 1903-1913. It goes without saying that he acquit ted himself most creditably. Mr served commendation of the community | Crouch is a graduate of Furman and a for work well done. member of the Class of ’08. Tomato Contest Manual*. Announcement is made from the State Department of Agriculture that the manuals of the state contest for the members of the girls’ tomato clubs will be ready for distribution early this To Conf*r Third Degree. At the regular monthly meeting of Harmy Lodge No. 17, A. F. M., at the Masonic Hall tonight (Thursday), Grand Secretary 0. Frank Hart and Pa$t Mas ter Hoefer, of Richland Lodge, Colum Fairey of I week. All girls in the state desiring to bia, will confer the third degree on I enter the contest are urged to send three F. C.’s. The initiation will start Having been asked to explain to what is meant by the "Communion of Saints," Rev A E. Eviaon is preparing a written sermon upon the subject, which he purposes to preach next Sun day morning. All who may be inter ested in this subject are respectfully and most cordially invited to hear the sermon at the Episcopal church. PI—»*d Largs Audisocs*. Rev J. C. Collum, of Kline, filled the pulpit of the First Baptist Church Sun day morning and evening, and deliver ed two powerful sermons. He pleased his large audiences well and thoee who heard him will look forward with much anticipation to another visit from him. —Walterboro Press and Standard. Fires in May. According to a statement issued Mon day by F. H. McMaster, insurance com missioner, there were 130 fires in this State in the month of May, with a total loss of $56,199.90. None, however, were reported from Barnwell County. Found “No Bill.” The Grand Jury of the United States Court, now in session in Charleston, found no bill against J. D. Miles, of this I JVfethodist church here the 3rd Sunday county, who was charged with peonage, morning and evening. Mr. Miles was represented by C. Simms, Esq. C. | Rev. E. H. Clark preached two strong and earnest sermons in the Baptist church last Sunday. Miss Florence Bell has returned to her home at Mt. Holly, S. C. Mr. H. T. Brunson is spending his N«w Pharmacy at Blackville. The E. D. F. pharmacy of Blackville was chartered recently with $3,000 capi tal. The officers are: C. A. Epps, Sum-1 summer vacation at his home in Orange- ter, president; P. J. DeLorm, Sumter, | burg. vice-president; J. M. Fleming, Sumter, secretary and treasurer. The Knights of Pythias have quite an enthusiastic order here now of about eighteen or twenty members. their names immediately to Miss Edith Parrott, the sfcte agent, at Winthrop College. promptly at 8 o’clock and a full attend ance is requested. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to be present. Impossibility. “Doss your wlfs svsr IseturssT” “Of eourss not, that would “Why notr "Could say wtfs stt husband talk lor two tntsmtDtln* hinaf Much anxiety is being experience by the farmers on account of the cold wet weather. It is feared that great damage Will be done to the young crops. Tuesday was the coldest day on re cord in Columbia, the official ther mometer registering 52 degrees. • ••3 B* tbs Ellenton. June 7 O Bexlram, of Bstssburg, S. G, visitors m the home of Dr. R, C. ram, the former’s father They were delightfully on Tuesday evening with an informal reception given by Mrs. W. U. ton Mrs J E Walters and littls John Ellett, are spending the summer in the mountains of Virginia, at MBlsr School, the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Carvur. Mrs. H H Stem bridge and children are visiting her mother, Mrs. Ja Foreman. Quite s successful school just closed here and the same Prof H. H. Brunson, principal Miss F. R Bell assistant, have been re elected and accepted. Mrs. Will Hahn with her three boys have returned to her home in Aiken , after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Youngblood. The Sunday schools will give their annual picnic at tba ‘four mile creek” the 13th. Messrs. Chat. T. Bailey and Wallace • Cassels motored over to Williston last Friday to be present at the Masonic reception that evening. Mias Nelle Dunbar, with her sister, Mrs. W. P. Etchison, and children are at home for a month. Mrs. L. B. Asbell and daughter, Mias. Annie Louise, are expected from Win ston-Salem, N. C. now soon. Dr. Daniel, presiding elder of the Charleston district, will preach in the Fairfax, June 7.—Mrs. Lucretia Addi- I son was married on Sunday evening to W. P. Wingard by the Rev. W. H. Simp son. The church was beautifully deco rated. The bride’s little daughter, Jessie, was her only attendant The [ bride was arrayed in white embroidered net over white satin and a white Bride and groom are quite popular. Mrs. Donald Rowe, came np from Chsrieekm to visit her brother, C. C. l\ r 4