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i nr - f i Order Xmas Goods Now Let me fire you a demonstration of the worth, reliability and easy-riding qualities of the REO THE FIFTH Completely equipped, with Electric Starter and Elec tric Lights for $1,175. Intmistod parties are requested to call on or address C. H. MATHIS, Agent for Barnwell County, BLACKVILLE, - - - S. C. II II II IB . e—Jl BI " , APPLES BANANAS Oranges GRAPES COCOANUTS WALNUTS, PECANS ALMONDS RAISINS MIXED NUTS LEMONS CURRANTS CITRONS DATES FIGS, ETC HEADQUARTERS FOR FIREWORKS ROMAN CANDLES SKY ROCKETS CRACKERS TORPEDOES AND NOVELTIES Goods Shipped on Date Ordered Full Price List on Request Southern Fruit Company, Charleiton, S. C. ic DC tHIs Is EVERYBODY’S store: We rMer to the requirements of Everybody! We’ve goods for every member of the family, from (irandjia down to Hnbvl The man or woman with hut a small sum to invest m the necessaries of life will receive the same courteous treatment and the same propor tionate measure of good value for the money spent as the customer who has just sold fd) bales of cotton at the top of the market. We carry a full and com plete line of Dry (ioods, Press (ioods, Shoes, Hats — in fact, any and everything for the needs of the aver age American family. When bargain-hunting, see — BLACKVILLE. S. C. S WOULD HOLD COURSES W DAIRY INSTRUCTION SLAYOR OF E. PEYTON BEST TO DIE IN ELECTRIC CRAIR km Lands, Houses and Lois For CUmaon ColUf* Offers One-Day Courses in Interested Sections. The Division of Animal Husbandry and Dairying of Clemson College, through its cooperative agent of the Dairy Division of the United States De partment of Agriculture, is offering to hold several one-day dairy instruction courses in sections of the State’that are manifesting interest in this line of work. The course will consist of churning and butter making demonstrations; explaining the use of the cream sepator and the Babcock^ test, with talks dn marketing dairy ' products, raising calves and care and feeding of home cows. This work is to stiinul^e inter est in farm dairying, making of better butter on the farm, and in the general care and improvement of the fanneow. The work will be simple, practical, and adapted to sections in which it is held. Only a limited number of courses can be conducted, and places showing most interest will receive first consid eration. Parties interested in these courses should address R. H. Mason, (Continued from first page.) Ed Durant, a negro, testified that Mr. Best pushed”Gilbert Miller, who was standing in the door of the restaurant, out of his way when he left; that Miller then threw a bottle at the murdered man and ran. Mr. Best turned and asked Scott Madison who hit him, the defendant replying tliat the man that hit him was the one i running down the street. Mr. Best' then turned to walk away and the fatal shot was fired. | The testimony of Rufus James, Mit- \ chell Stroy and Julius Williams, the Only proprietor of the restaurant and paol room in question, all c irrobopateri in the mam the statements made by Du rant. Major R. Boyd (Ytestified to find ing a pistol under the depot upon in formation given by Andrew Simms, the weapon being the one with which the murder was committed. - Madison’s Story Weak. Scott Madison is from Remini, was put on the stand in his own Clem- fence and told a story entirely at ^ Tfye Duncan Tract near Snell ingf I Four Hundred and Fifty acres, two hundred and fifty ten able, four room dwelling, three tenant houses. Only $14.00 per acre. One third cash. Fifty Eight Acres near the Barn well Lumber Co., Barnwell, Thir ty five acres tenable. Lands adjoining sell for twice as much. $40.00 per acre. Splendid terms. Seven Hundred and Forty Acres two miles of Barnwell, ten tenant Ileuses, wells ami all out houses, open land for twenty plows. $20.00 per acre. Two Building lots ac each other in front of Sehaf Bates’ residence on Main St for a quick purchaser $750.00 fc both. Terms allowed. ♦ . 1 , d One New Cottage with large lot, all out houses. Owners price $1600.00. Terms easy. One Cottage near Main St. only hundred yards from post offee, two building lots on each side, for only $1200.00. Terms Allowed. son College, S. C., as soon as possible, so that a definite schedule may be made out at an early date. Jenny New*. Jenny, Dec. 8.—At the regular com munication of Buford Lodge No. 27, A. F. M., held in the Masonic. Hall Satur day, December (1, the annual election of officers took place, resulting as follows: N. W. Weekley, VV. M.; Joe L. Folk, S. \V.; A. VV. Brabham, J. VV.; Capt. J. VV. Jenny, Treasurer; J. D. Jennv, See- He de- va riance with the testimony of the wit nesses for the State. So unsupportable was his testimony that he got baoly mixed in the telling and no weight was given to it whatever. He denied doing the killing, but said that it was done with the gun he had gotten from An drew Simms. He accused Seaman Moore of the crime. Gilbert Miller testified in his own be half and apparently told a straight-for ward story, impressing his hearers with the truth of his statements. He retary; G. VV. Jenny, S. D.; J. C. Load- admitted buying a bottle of whiskey in m w ^ a* ** **** ** JxMxlxtxsxixi H* «sx« m Southern Railway j PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH I i Schedules Effective April 20, 1913. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES HARNWELL, S. C. (N. B. These schedule figures are shown as information only and are not guaranteed.) 2:08 a. m. No. 23 daily from Columbia to Jacksonville. Pullman sleep ing car Cincinnati and Augusta to Jacksonville. 4:20 a. m. No. 24 daily from Jacksonfille to Columbia. Pullman sleep ing cars Jacksonville to Cincinnati and Augusta. 8:35 a. m. No. 134 daily from Allendale to Columbia. 10:18 a. m. No. 31 daily The Southern’s Southeastern Limited from New York to Jacksonville. Pullman sleeping cars, dining car service. r . 12:06 p. m. No. 149 daily from Batesburgto Allendale. 2:12 p. m. No. 148 daily from Allendale to Batesburg. * 4:30 p. m. No. 32 daily The Southern’s Southeastern Limited from Jacksonville to New York. Pullman sleeping cars, dining car sendee. 6:06 p. m. No. 133 daily from Columbia to Allendale. For detailed information, sleeping car resenations call on nearest ticket agent, or, W. H. Caffey, DPA W. E. McGee, AGPA., H. F. Cary, GPA., Charleston, S. C. Columbia, S. C. Washington, D. C. S. H. Hardwick, PTM^ E. H. Coapman, VPfcGM W’aahington, D. C. holt, J. 1).; Dr. G. VV. 1. Loadhult and VV. L. Priester, Stewards; C. I). Load- holt, Tiler. The lodge is in a flourishing condi tion and has the prospects of several applicants for the ensuing year. As is customary, the lodge has some one to prepare a dinner annually for this occasion; it was prepared this year by Mrs. G. VV. J» nny, who showed herself equal to the task, for it was certainly a feast of eatables worth remembering. Jenny Chapter No. .’>2, O. K. S , met Saturday afternoon and deeidt d to have a special meeting on December 27, at 1 o'clock B M. VII members arc re quested to be present, as there will be some important business to transact. S«ijlingville New*. Scnglingville, Dec. S iUi>ine-s is dull these days. The farmers are through gathering this year's crop and planting fall oats, and tenants are changing places. Mr. (). VV. Barker, superintendent of the Sunday school, attended the funeral yesterday at Mt. Arnon Church of the infant daughter of Mrs. MozeMe Strange. Mr T S Cave, of Barnwell, was here on business last week. Mr. Archie Barker, who has a posi tion witn Ins brother in-law, Mr I T Harden, came home on a short visit Saturday. Miss l unice Matthews returned yes terday from a visit to her home in Wil- hstoii Messrs J B. and Paul Harley and H H. Voungblood, of Thomas, Paul Allen, of Allendale, and Perry Ferguson, of Appleton, were visitors here yesterday. Ellenton New*. Ellenton, Dec. 6.—Mrs. Denny, of Johnston, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. VV. C. Bailey. H. M. Cassels was in Baltimore the firs* of this week. Upon his return he left for Florida to be gone several days. Bro. C. VV. Holley was in Charleston Sunday. He preached that day in the Second Christian Church. Miss Tutt Youngblood, who has been quite sick, continues to improve. We are also giad to state that her mother, Mrs. F. M. Youngblood, is better. I). VV. Crosland was in Charleston this week on the federal jury. Mrs. S. M. Dicks and Mrs. J. C. Bush were in Aiken and Augusta several days this week. Mrs. T. S. Dunbar has returned from Augusta, where she has been at the bedside of her little grandson, Otis Dunbar. See me for other Houses and Lots and Farm Lands. HHEaxyrjy- ZD. Oallb-onn Barnwell, S. C. Office in Home Bank % A. C. —^sxsysxD®* WALKER, Jr. the restaurant, thht Mr. Btxrt had flushed him out of the way and that he had hit the dead man with a bottle af ter which he ran aw ay, and that he was quite a good distance off when the shots were fired. He later met Madi son, who admitted having shot a white man. Two negro women and Seaman Moon- were put on the w itness stand, hut they denied know mg anything con- \ nccted with the tragedy. This completed the case. The jury was only twenty minutes, returning tly verdict given above. After sentence was passed, Madison asked permemm to speak. This was gran'o d, and in a eaTn, passionless voice, utterly devoid of feeling, he mad several requests as to the dispo sition of Ins body after death, the col lection of some money due him, and that he he allowed to thank his friends for w hat they had done. The prisoners were then rematub d to jail, Madison being taken out later and carried to Columbia on the evening train. C. R. CULLER CULLER & WALKER Wholesale and Retail A_ut<> Specialties and Supplier BIG VULCANIZING PLANT Expert Tire Repair Man—Work Guaranteed. SEND US YOUR OLD TIRES. j We Vulcanize Anything in Rubber Goods. ? NO. 1 COURT HOUSE SQUARE, OLD POST OI FICH BUILDING j ORANGEBURG, S. C. \ 09999999 Grow More Cotton to the Acre. Plant Simpkins’ Prolific Seed. The Solicitor wa is assisted by F A Brown. Fs >«]., who conducted th e ex- animation of the w itnesses Th e de- fondants w ere representei i F v At- tome v s 11 A Sim ms and T M Bou! - ware, of B arn well Ninety lifie and I he earliest Cotton in the World days from planting to hale. Wry proi a good hnter. We sell the only genuine—Mr. Simpkins’ own seed—direct from his farm. Price $1.25 Per Bushel. 25 Bushels at $1.15 Liberal Discount if Ordered Before January First On every order sent us before Jan. 1st take KX- off this price. Order now—the time is short. W. H. MIXSON SEED CO, - . CHARLESTON Sol« Dittnbutor* for South Carolm*. st-rv «• E. L. Sander* Mr. Klh'itt L. Sanders, of rimer, died in the \ugusta citv hospital Fri day nigiit, following an operation for tumor several days before. The body was carried to his late home Saturdav and laid to rest in the Saltkehatchie Baptist Churchyard the following after- n ion in the presence of a large con- c mrse of sorrowing relatives and ti lends, the Rev. J. D. Simpson con ducting the funeral services. Mr. Sanders was about '>4 years of | LAUNDERERS age. He was at on« time a member of the House of Representatives and dis charged the duties of that office most i honorably and creditably. He was a man who made many friends and no enemies, and he will he sadly missed , in his home community. He is sur-j vived by his wife, three daughters, I Mrs. Cleve Ussery, (Tf Klkn, and Misses Ada and Eunice Sanders, of Ulmer; and 1 five sons, Messrs. Grover, Lonnie,Otis, ! Allison and Horace Sanders, all of 1 Ulmer. The bereaved family has the > sympathy of many sorrowing friends. YOUR CITY COUSIN Can boast of no better delivery service than given you by UNCLE SAM’S PARCEL POST SYSTEM. Have you good wearing apparel needing CLEAN ING or DV FING.' Send such articles to us, with any linens re- qun i::g high-grade launwry service. VV c will promptly m and pn pav return charges. Ideal LaiiiYdr’y UP-TO-DATE DYERS CHARLESTON, S. C. 4 CLEANERS Authorized Capital $10,000 IHEHODSE, Ready to Store Your A* to Taxe*. Hilda, S. C. Dec. 8 1913.—made for the benefit of the public the town tax paid to the town of Hilda by the rail road Company is now being used to . clay the railroad avenue and the side walks in this town and the town tax to be paid in by the citizens of said town w'ill be used as necessary to pay A police men for said town and for the , benefit of the citizens of the town and of the public to the best of my ability Advertised Letter*. Letters remaining in the Post Office and advertised Dec. 8th., 1913. M A I. K. E S Bucibeth, Charlie Barton, Morse Burrell, Abe Seley, Johnnie Willis. K KM A DC. Miss Bessie Brown, Miss Minnie Frankfort, Marion Lawber, Essie 3 nd for the upbuilding of the town and Morse, Jennie Morris, Elsie (jBerrd cjmiunety we kneed more union for Mary Paten, Anna Sanders, Miss Mamie where they is unite they is strength Sanders, Mabel Wallard, Miss Manuel union and brotherly love that which Way. „ KKOM DKAD DCTTKR OKKICK. Anna Williams. OOTTOUNT ROBERT E. WOODWARD, President. J. A. JENKINS, Secretary. DIRECTORS HARRY D. CALHOUN, Treasurer. E. H. Richardson, M. B. Hagood, J. A. Jenkins Robert E. Woodward, Harry D. Calhoun. we owe one to another is one of the best things A comunety or town can have, , it is now ordered that ail citi zens of this town which are entitle to CITATION NOTICE. STATE OF SOUTH ( AHOLINA, l C’OI NTV OK Haunvv Ei.I,. » In the Probate Court. Hy J. K. Snellintr, F.sq., .Jtnlize of Piobate In Barn well County. Whereas, Frankie R. Rest hath made suit to me to cram unto Her I etters of Adminis tration of the estate ot and effects of E. Pey ton Rest, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish Persons calling for these letters will r oad duties shall pay to the said town ah and sineular, the kindred and creditors of jlease say advertised. S. B. Moseley, P. M. Mr. L. F. Nance Spent Sunday Williston with relatives. in Mr. S. E. Bailey, of Jenny, who is here this week doing jury duty, called ( Tuesday morning to renew his subscrip tion to The People. A compound or Street tax of $1.50, which is of the age 18. to. 55, this or- diance will be posted in apublic place in the town of Hilda, and this will be used on the roads leading to and from this town, to my best effort, Respectfully, H. C. Hutto, Mayor Sc Treasure. the *aid K. PeUon Rest, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate to be held at Rarnwell on Saturday the 20th day of December, nest after publi- eatior thereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause if any they have why the said administration should not I>e granted. Hiven under my hand this 5th day of December, Anno Domini 1913. J. K. 8 NELLI NO, Probate Jndge. Published in Tub Barnwell People, Dec. 11th, 1UI3 Thos. M. Boulware, ATTORNEY AT LAW Negotiate loans on real estate. Can get 7% money in sums not less than $5,000.00. Office over Bank of Western Carolina, inmu s.c. ALVA MELLETT Successor to Wm. W. MOORE and E. H. RICHARD- Liveryman, SON. Undertaker Director.