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Barnwell “Just Like- a Member of the Family” VOL. XXXVI BARNWELL, S. C. AUGUST 14. 1913 NO. SO COHON MATURED IN 2 HOURS TIME Wonderful Claims Made by a Man from Philaeelphia. JOHN B. HALL HERE LAST WEEK Bought Several Hundred Pounds of Green Bolls for Experiments. That with a new process that he has only recently perfected he can do in two hours what it takes Nature weeks to accomplish and do it better at that, was the assertion made by John B. Hall, of Philadelphia, to a number of planters and representative business men in the Directors’ room of the Home Bank of Barnwell Friday evening. For an hour or more Mr. Hall told of the re sults that have been accomolished and LIGHTNING DESTROYED 2 BARNS AT DUNBARTON Ssvers Thunderstorm Visited that Sec tion Sunday.—Other News. Spocial to The People. Dunbarton, August 11.—During a very severe thunderstorm Sunday af ternoon about one o’clock, lightning struck one of Mr. W. A. Dicks’ barns, which was set on fire and completely destroyed. Another nearby barn, filled with oats, was also burned. There was no insurance on either building. Miss May Owens has returned home after spending some time with friends in Denmark and Blackville. Miss Beulah Killingsworth has been the guest of Miss Edna Rogers for some time. The erection of the new brick school building will commence as soon as the contract is let out. Miss Clayton, of Bamberg, has been elected principal of the Dunbarton it was like listening to a fairy tale, wherein the good fairy waves her school and Miss Goolsby, of Denmark, magic wand and unheard of things hap- | ^ as ^ een chosen assistant. Mr J. M Killingsworth has pur chased an automobile Mrs F. H Cater is visiting relatives in Williston Misses Lillie and Monroe Owens are visiting fnends in 1-ake City Mrs L I. Owens and daughter Miss May, will leave Wednesday for Mender vmville, N C Mr and Mr* J M Killingsworth have as their guests Mr and M’-s ^ oung biood, M r Jim 't oungbh**! and pen. But that he was in earnest no one doubted. He was not trying to sell any thing; he had no apparent reason to wish N to humbug anyone; he was not asking ^ *for something for nothing -on the V •' contrary, he paid and was willing to ^ pay well for what he wanted, i e , green -bolls of cotton He bought several hundred pounds of short and lung staple cotton txills at from five to seven and a half rents a (xiund. de pending on the variety of the cotton, and m addition made arrangements fur tfir pure base of several thousand j-ounds more to t>e sh p[>e't t" I’hi.a de.’ihta where the r \ ;>«-ri me n ts srr I*- in g a — id ' <n at a < iu* r rn me nt st *t .• in Matured Ball* I skibalad M" Ms. 1 exhibited a n .mt-e' .f •[-en t». ,s of ut:..n who r he sa 1 were ma tu-ed'c hx j.r,..xx ' >r« of ‘fern w is (.ir* \ •'•{■rd at r a r .(her fad Iwr-n punr’^'rxi t » 'hr • r r v . in %T\rr%. \ r ' l hr \ h*«l -r n and bs d*emg the sti.i.e a ', a'"* -f ! can t«e used Ks ,-ere.a;^ the -eade-V u' The People s 'r»d» an.jya the wee» haa r> -at the # sr-ee-v '■/ the Nu'harat m. tons ■ f cVe ars f I de ng *he {■>..% t he , ha» reached maM r Ha a.-na 'ha' W ! h h i a ,*r e-sa t h r ! «i. are. • ; a’ a’"» e«t ov, f A* ( er*rnt the e.je'-ft'. r’-’s a-e 1 e ae-re 1 in se -e' i as ef’e-s , a'e''t • r* t-e. n »r. t l»v.’ ! *■ r INTERESTING NEWS OF THE BETHEL SECTION < Plenty of Grama.—Fox-hunting Greet Sport,—Personal Item a. Special to The People. Ulnier, R. No. 2, August 9.—Plenty of grass and a few open locks of cotton about in the fields. Miss Netta Brant, a charming young lady of Spartanburg, has returned to her home after a delightful visit to rel atives and friends in this section. Mr. Geter Creech and family, of Olar, are visiting Mr. F. M. Cope’s family this week. Misses Viola and Iris Belle Cope have returned from Savannah, where they have been visiting their brother, Roy Cope. Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons attended the meeting at Hickory Grove Thurs day. Messrs. Fred Deer and Manah Cope LIGHTNING DESTROYED BARN AND ITS CONTENTS Mr Ui« L. F. Mile*, mf Aahlmgh, is Looser.—Protracted Meeting Special to The People. Ashleigh, August 9.—There will probably be a protracted meeting at the Ashleigh Church beginning the first Sunday in September. It is ex pected that the Rev. J. D. Peacock will assist his son, the Rev. Belton Peacock, and everything points to a very suc cessful meeting. During a recent thunderstorm, Mr. L. F. Miles had the misfortune to lose his barn with its contents. A fire originated from lightning burned so rapidly that all efforts to save the build ing were unavailing. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bonds are visit ing relatives at Williston this week. Mr. Bellinger Owens, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. W. A. Owens, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM FAIRFAX had an exciting time Friday morning has returned to Augusta. Mamie and l.t ..j > lun^blimd of \u guxta Mr K < t K-. r 'HaW . s .x.trd f- u ii Is tie ri- as' A “SASSY” GOOD NIGHT CAUSED A NEGROS ARREST Bsat H« W at R• Lm WWm k# Prsas i* l>» ■< V ni^hr j’Trfeslin * vast, %a“’ »%!► Ion* of > n. <■ *>» i i»an raj%*d f. r»»s to !>* i’-ralrd i Wu-a PiMi rmar I t Mor»\s .n* ia»l w r* a M' W <f T \* ?va.! •■**n a!'-*, ’rsl t>» tuei* f rrsl »• 't.r ( »»’ •( 'hr tiarew* 1 ^rntw* > <n,w- , nra- , I i • n and r.a ! ^inr •.* •rr-* to naar i an in * raliga!-*.*« H* 'a «~d * bnd IK* tviv-ranls and ■hr- r* *ta**esl to ii. Ml • ’a f a* * ■h "1 ' ad ■>' ■ a ’ ng ' \ ojw n r 1 a *1 1 't r ! hr W r al/.r ' It. | s ■ -t • r • .». • » ’ « • f . ' I ’ . ' ' . r » r« » *» ' • h r » rrv » • s . I r 4 , , !*• a • * a sa d ’ f ■’ ' - ! o a f ' r % • 10.1 I r *' o*r a ■5 ri • -1 •• •W vt • VI • if h % P. r m • ♦ I % i r v: killing a large rattelsnake, which had eleven rattles and a button. A num ber have been killed lately in the branch known as Pretty Creek, where the Schofield Lumber Company is cut ting timber Manah Cope has taken John Ki-ltv s place at the skidder since Mr Kelly re turned to Pennsylvania Mr Wyman Manuel and family s;K-nt the day with Mr Fred Manuel Sunday Mr Sohiffet, who had his hand cut off in the logging train w re. k last t n dav is in the hospita. an 1 ? r om is! re (x>rts he w is not dmn fc - x.i » r it is feared that he suf'i'.d ii!.--u ju r-es I >r i , >ieman and '•! * w.U !fcc,r , ho - ■ the ' > s r s 1 ir > tmr !k-'-ire 11 . gf.' Th. s. are gr'ting s., ’an e f * . ! • the h «Ci*« a-i 1 ra.' Ih* huft’e-s -Wgge.J !h'rc » nuAr »» Wr W VS t .>i«* at J , W r. .ed bi h»S -T» hwr i I attended th* W^e < K'/s * Th arvda » Th* ► -'dai » th th* add.' I A te-. s r l n»*f»bc-s Th* lv rs rs • .'e d ^ t*d t< ' h* Mr ■ t • h ii H at *d the kri flwardt 'he r^* l ! i-wat >r Vt- y.lg*' t h ,■« n. rm' e.a ar'S*' it ..ff 1 ‘hree areas '*• W: I'h. >a the man •• ha-! Mr. W. F. Odom, Instructor in Chem istry at Lehigh University, South Beth lehem, Pa , is spending his vacation with his parents. Mr and Mm H F < )dom ('ru[>s are still looking unusually well Several carloads of melons were shipped during the past week moat of i (ham being a»kd at a fancy price Mrs k V Ik-aaon and children are the guests of relatives at Mc'l ormu k BARNWELL AND BAMBERG BAPTIST S S CONVENTION Mra. Otia Ljnsaa Entartainad in H Viaatera.—Other Nawa. Fairfax, Aug. 9.—Friend* of Miss Mary S. Harrison of Johnston are glad to welcome her and her sister, Misa Virginia Harrison, back to Fairfax. They are the guests of Mra. Otis Lynes. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Young left recent ly for Hendersonville, N. C., to spend the summer. Mrs. Lea Brooks has been visiting relatives in the upper part of the State for several weeks. Mesdames. Lena Black and Mamie Lewis from Millett and North Augusta visited Mrs. Ora Sanders on Monday Misses Annette and Eva Davis of Wil liston are visiting Miss Maude Barber. The Misses Buckner of Savannah are spending some time with Misa Alma Knight. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnston and chil dren are spending some time at the home of the latter’s father at Gaffney. BARNWELL TAKES 1ST BALE HONORS 1913 Cotton Sold TOM** for 15 Cents a. Pound. CLASSED AS GOOD lOfiDLUG R.H.Uta.W Rad Oak. Is tka J. A. Partar tka Bwyar. Barnwell County walked away with the first bale honors again this year. The first bale of the 1913 crop of cotton, weighing 322 pounds and graded aa good middling, was brought to Barnwell Tuesday by Mr. R. H. Lutz, of Red Oak Township, and told to Merchant J. A. Porter for fifteen cents a pound. Mr. Porter immediately expressed the cot ton to F. W. Wagener A Co., of Charles ton. Mr. Lutz, who is a progressive young planter living a few miles froaa town, has marketed the first bale sf South Carolina cotton a number of Now, that th* cotton aanaoa is mg up it might b* wad to call tha w>u Vk.«k Vck«*l 1 4 l M» -r, K*- • .1 f • I t > * Ux ; .• M 2M c t. n ^ A ^ » T> c »U'- •* » N-, • lit -s. > * - • r ~ f m m K*—. •»- ^ ite ; < x* x .-v.l* «Vr^ ,**.1*. T><u'X.l*i »n0 'w VI I - » -n rv* ! t » m >•-x ► * o' »«! I M W M t *. ,n M> t m * ►' • ^'-nr v M I J*»*> */% - *»|V •*! VJt'rxx jf Wc • -r* > - ,-r - r - • ' l V* T1' • ' N. f *, krt,a.ft»* ht J k X-v* I I.. W I ISr •• >* kr # 1 "r* H». X»* th* ft4v I I X * r ' •|.r ■ K. ** f *'! i n •»»* ! •'* ' ► • t ®! * -• j ' ► r a x < • r X r I I' I! r n I r bo • .r ^ i J t i • nj n' ! ’ « ’f.r m«tv. ^ . X< i »• *vj •(! on i» x< pa - x !■ aii.t iv ar'i* 1 •.> th. • ■ Hut what ' , uV >1 Hi xtJtl V IV » Ifulri-'u th.' b. f art- at v i jabir ax ttir , itton , t **• 11 xtjtcil that ao rv rio 'it graiii- of Hrr p4;*«T pui> anU gun(>»iWitc a'u ing tbe by p: hJ j tx Wkwl Th* Invention M**na Now, if he can make g kmI' on hit* claims he is perhaps the most wonder ful man of the age Think a minute what it would mean A saving of waste by eliminating immature or frost bitten bolls and of the cotton that is blown off by the wind after maturing. The saving of labor, for by picking the whole boll from the plant one work man could do the work of several. It now costs something like $100,000,000 a » ' r u ' t <! 'f-r „ • . , «■ ' 1- - A * a s v * - v'.1 .1 M vt . , » •« : • Hi -< «' h i rr *-'■> , - V • , ' 14 * % < • 1- ■ • - ’ • j- ' : j ■ ! , r »* >1 %. *» 1 • • ' * ' ^ ' 1 t.lvt 1 »f>0 • 5.• .• jj . II.at '.* • sx * a 4 r t t , ,,, r- »v. ■! 4 ' » ll t fc - « X t • ill ’ t.i! • ►.'v » »t Ii i fc ’!' ? IX x t r \ ;.r r xx • ..or n u v • 1 - i *f v 'at i *?..$! blii. j ’ 1,1 ^ » r ! ! 1 r ;.r op« r int of . a* m Ntd R' ' Hr ru M r 4!»\ H r inx..n of 1 Mar x iL» . with ’, a t. x *• x h »• r »■ i «* n t > u n r at- t’u v would o!>!am Lorn th<* ;> ill add.lion flu- Ivollx would lanf and Ii xav *-d C. t.lg . tv n!f.v tg l I W “v * , • v.atan! a - < I !>• t • . • , * • Mrx k h! ;tr f. V W A a h. c » • - > , M • ! a « n v I ..rrtwa hi ■ a J. ,fut x ix > • l M l i '» v 1 ' • ■ * !• x. • . V < V ! X* - if , " ‘ r f There they expect to have a family re- 1 times in the past. Last year, however, union, as two brothers from New York Bamberg won the honoris bale havtag are there for a vacation been ginned in that county oa Attgasl Mrs Otis Lynes entertained Friday 6th Barnwell County also lead tka evening m honor of the Misaes Ham- State thi| year in prodaeiag the first son. her guests A flower contest was entered into with interest Mtaa Vir ginia Harnson won the pnie Mms M ms Googe dispensed fruit nectar in a j tion of the faimers to the rat) corner and later refreshments 1 of the Barnwell Oil Mitt, la this • ere served Uuitr ■ number were The Propie Wept from accepting the inxitatioa by res that the preeaes ia the stormy westher but there were aery have cnoxjgh pr*a*nt to rny<>y s delightful revjuirewaeBts of the wen ng pantes and that patrons of Ma < m Monday evening a daac* was need have ao feSr of g v*n th* visitor* and n >m* gvn* at th* pay si Msw.r*- ►.* , * goax Hen, Hoc knee kav g».*v* to Hot 1 'M-eiogs N i 'or h»a hea th M-v 1W n /am « Hvacknee ha* retiarwed '•'j** s trip to \ugv**ta • *a Vk «Jn*sda> *v ea.ng Misa Maud* ha/bee *ot«et*iaed all o4 tla* t watart and man • heaae gvria with a party 4 k* v (on test • as aiech ta/uxevl The pcxj* e aa « oe b» M.aa I*sv « 4 «•**< • •x.rse » a* served sod a- aa«l they had a i *r v Tn* ties* T h* ag a. • a! ««>n Kea beeo >• v_»«! ',i* th* i jva V4 t iijv, msv* a I the gv»*« dote ■j t* p w* xjv oxaa.» rev Wat* th* teoth hove aoetxerae/x at oxar • evkdiag day* The Rfe a ante*' nav vox, must ooi seed, to wa agoia sod OgBth. if • '■v.* rho'vaiing presence iewd ow this ttraogl oa ■ may ox,' e.-kding da i 4ug*at I .th I St 1 there M a foe whose toMi of > lu t: p IB M • Sod M'S N H lemd lives ore greeter for s. trains amvt tw DerosAiT qumm 'V . 1.1* ' fl, is the guest of V from the weather ami insect pvstx The use of thi*. prov e** would also rexuit in the sa* mg of the top crop, which is so often killed by frost The time consumed in maturing by the Hill Process is said to be very short, ranging from two to three hours. It is estimated that one man can mature from six to ten bales a day, according to the size of the machine. Will Ba Ready in a Month. The above resplts Mr. Hall stated year to gather the cotton crop of the have already been accomplished. The South and by cutting this in half there only thing that is keeping his machine would be a saving of $50,000,000 yearly, off the market at present is the fact It is claimed that the plants could be that he has not fully protected his in- placed closer together and more grown vention with patents. He hopes to to the acre than is now the case, and secure these within the next three or that the fanners would be more careful four weeks, at which time he will be in their seed selection. j ready to put his process in operation in Now as to the texture of the staple the South. This he intends to do on a that is artificially matured: Mr. Hall royalty basis. That is, the machines claims that it is far superior to the ! will not be sold outright but will be same grade of cotton naturally matured leased to the users. If they can “de- “because cotton as matured now on liver the goods”—and Mr. Hall says the field while waiting to be picked, is that he has not made a single claim subjected to the dews or chill of the that he cannot subSj^ntiate—the pro night followed by the heat of the sun duction of cotton will be completely re- next day or possibly some days of rain or climatic conditions of some kind, to gether with the dirt or dust blown on the cotton. The gloss on the artificial ly matured cotton would be of a bril liancy and whiteness, free from all weather stains, far superior to that possible on any cotton naturally ma tured and exposed to deteriorating weather conditions. The fibre also would certainly be much stronger for the same reason.” It is pointed out that by picking the bolis three weeks or • month before maturity the volutionized. A number of planters from different parts of the county were greatly im pressed with the possibilities of the new invention and were willing to as sist Mr. Hall in every way possible. Bolls have been purchased heretofore from Texas, but owing to the greater distance to the experiment station it was found inadvisable to get supplies from that State. Mr. Hall was referred to Col. Harry D. Calhoun by the Hon. E. J. Watson, Commissioner of Agri culture. He found things in Barnwell ‘ , 11 x, H Mai' > » • L 1. M 1 t - -'Xvl S V 4 1 anJ U'avrr Thc^Jlev. Ed. J. Richardaon. The Rev. Ed. Richardson, who spoke at the farm demonstration it Healing Springs Tuesday, captivated his audi ence. He will speak at the following places in Barnwell County this week: Ulmer, Fairfax and Barnwell, on Satur day; Williston, Sunday morning; Black- villc, Sunday afternoon; Barnwell Sun day night. If there is another district desiring this speaker Mrs. W. . L. Hayes, Barnwell, S. C., should be com municated with at once. strength of the plant would be increas- County to his liking and will continue ed and the remaining bolls would grow to buy bolls here with which to carry larger from the increased substance on his experiments. Mr. T. Judaon Hall. Special to The People. Seiglingville, August 9.—Mr. T. Jud- son Hall died at his home near here recently. He had been in failing^health for some time, but the end came un expectedly and the news of his death was a great shock to his many friends. He had been a member at Mt. Amon Church for a number of years. He was a kind husband and a loving father and by his kindness to his fellowmen had made many warm friendships. He is survived by his wife, five children and two step-children, two brothers and three sisters, who mourii not as those who have no hope. ‘The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord. ” in a m r\. r (i 44 hoik 1 i H a m What ix * >u'iJav S ' Whrrr xhou.d it held ' D 44 H**rk.r. K > Wvathrr»t**f j 11am The dutivs of a Sun«ia> School Superintendent, A M kenned>. J A Jenkins. Dr K Black Mumc ) 12 M The Teacher's Text Book and Lesson Helps, J A Hunter, S G May- field, W H Simpson 1 p m. Miscellaneous Business Adjourn 3 p. m. Service of Song and Prayer, M. J. Free. 3:15 p. m. Recitations or Music by Sunday Schools. Every Sunday School is expected to take part in this p. m. service. How I teach my Bible Class, Demon stration by Hunter’s Chapel Bible Class and Prof. Norman Fender. Adjourn. 8 p. m. Service of Song and Prayer, Geo. Hopkins. 8:15 p. m. Sermon, Prov. 11-30, W. L. Hayes. Friday. 10 a. m. Service of Song and Prayer, D. W. Heckle. 10:30 a m Sunday School Normal Work, J. D. Huggins, P. Bolen, Geo. Hopkins. 11:15 a. m. The Pastor’s place in Sun day School, Geo. Hopkins, W. L. Hayes. 11:45 a. m. Baraca and Philathia Work, J. Carter, A. M. Kennedy, Geo. Smoak. Adjourn. 3 p. m. Service of Song and Prayer, R. S. Weatherabee. 3:30 p. m. Why do not our adult ' h,>.t W.x* ixisi* 4 h*cfv»»t W »» M*/f*'r< lot* M xwx M*'^*'*t and 1 4 it* 4 oxinxana s »■> M s* M V H*/rxB.»n Brut to Hsripton r.vvn'v to x isit MrBdnmr* < So»*v T>. u'xAa v Th*> r Xpert to • th Mixx /*!.* [ undhoit to tuning* bj'g t.. visit Mr* I *rn« t> Nral Kut .aid Mr* Lillian kamngloA and daughter. M:*a Man* of Maiun. Gs . • rre guest* of Mr* 44 44 in gar d iaat arek Mr* l.il) Mynck sod Mias Etta Perry enjoyed a tnp m the country recently Mia* May Brunson ia spending some time at HarnBrll aith relatives Mr* Martin LighUey and children, after s long stay in North Carolina, have returned home W T Brooker, Jr , of Columbia vis- 1 ted Mrs. William Simpson recently. Hilda Happenings. Special to The People. Hilda, August 12.—Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lain, of the Friendship section, spent several days here last week. Mr. Lain assisted very materially on the new church building and his services were highly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cave, of Olar, re turned here Wednesday morning after a trip to Orangeburg, later returning to their home. Mr. D. A. Dyches spent Wednesday of last week in Augusta. Fodder pullers in this section are busy and open cotton bolls are reported hereabouts. Mr. Daniel Hartzog, of Denmark, spent several days with relatives here last week. A gin, saw mill and planing mill will be erected here within the next twenty days. * ■ Mr. A. L. Lawman, of Donora, was in town Monday on business. Miss Jessie E. Dyches spent several days at Govan last week. Mr. J. M. Grubbs was in town, Mon day. Mr. F. D. Rowell and family ipent several days at Woodford last week. B* arMar* TRIER 1 is Ik* mouth* of Mt r hiWtrvn Wh*r* a (H«y*M by oar farvfathers oa bnrtU-fwUJ* in days of yoro» Art wo drveioptng into a roc* of woakllBga who shall cob** before tkas boon#? Shall b* fold our anna, fori owr hon or r*. stack our anas and 1 our cause meekly, saying, will not prohibit ” Never, never* We shall fight if licked on August 19th. We hm to be s war to the death, mg that one nan put to flight a snd in a righteous cause. There ia but b«>pxcttse for the dis pensary: The roougp, the county wll get out of it. .Shame 'oa pa that wo should be willing to collect taxes that way! We have a supreme contempt for the man who hires another to Idfl and also for the man hired. It b aa stretch of the imagination to say that we do this very thing when we place the dispenser behind the counter to hand out alow poison to his fellows. The difference is in the weapon* only. The officer of the law who fails to en force the statutes is responsible lor lawlessness; the citizen who votes for the legalized tale of liquor b respon sible for the source of a great deal of crime. Casting s ballot b a sacred privilege, and every voter for the dis pensary is individually responsible for it. Because one man fails to do hb duty is no reason why another aaa should fail to do hb. He may thiak that the dbpensary b the best solution of the problem, but the truth b that it b no solution at all. A strange reasoning that reaches the conclusion that it b best to legalize a crime that b the source of every other crime. He who would propose a ft- cense on murder or theft would be cast out with indignation, even these bws are flagrantly every day. OB. Allendale, S. C. Church Members attend the Sunday every school will be represented by full School? F. H. Funderburk, J. D. Hug- report and delegation, gins. 1 R. M. Mixson. 4:00 p. m. Report of Committees snd Mrs. F. H. Hitt, Presentation of Banners. J. A. Hunter, Adjournment. J. K Snell mg. Each School b entitled to five dele- W G. gates and it m earnestly desired that All Confederate of Barnwell County am meet at tha Court Hoorn oa tha Monday ia Saptombar lor tha of atoettog a