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Letter* From Mayor* Indicate Advance Alone all line*. In The Augusta Chronicle of Sunday, Jan. 4, there were a number of 1 letters ..from the ipayors of towns in the terri- tory^jontiguous to Augusta, written at the reguest of The^Chronlcle with the idea of showing -the progress, if a^y, of this section. The People is repro ducing three of those letters below. Two of them indicate a marked improve ment in conditions in Barnwell Coun- 'ty. The third—from Ellenton—is ratj* er pessimistic. However, they all make interesting reading and will give an idea of what is being done. The letters follow: t ■ - a . / - Barnwell. Barnwell, S. C., Dec 27, 1913.-n,That Barnwell has advanced wonderfully along the lines of progress within the past twelve months is apparent to the most casdal observer. No statistics are available at present showing the increase in the town’s taxable property, It it is stated oh reliable authority 'that there has been a substantial in crease. The banks, for instance, have on de- « it a much larger sum.: than at the ' fegant recep- W. C. , time last year. This is due to excellent crops and increase in business generally. Several new mer cantile establishments have beep open ed within the past twelve months and there has not been a single business failure within that time. Perhaps the greatest building activity has been confined to the residence sec tion a number of handsome homes having been built here. . Barnwell is noted for her beautiful homes, some of the finest examples of colonial archi tecture in the state being fonnd here In spite of the fact that many-' houses have been erected here, recently, it is hard to meet the demand. * There is not a vacant residence or store in the city and many families are forced to board until additional;^hornes can be built. It is expected that a number of pfbperty owners will improve their town lots within the next few weeks. This indicates the increase in popu lation since the census of 1910. It is said that Barnwell > is the best cotten market for a town of its size between Augusta and Charleston, Sa- annah and Columbia. * As a matter of fact, many farmers find it profitable to haul their cotton tea and twelve.miles to get the benefit of the prices paid here. The competition is keen between the buyers -ind the planters are assured of getting tfce top market price. ‘' ^ Out of. the forty-four counties in the V state, Barnwell ranked fourth in cotton '■ production, according to a report is sued by the department of commerce on Decemberdst, having ginned a total of 49,811 bales, as against 38,039 bales in 1912. Some of the largest planters in the state reside here. One of the marks of Barnwell’s mu nicipal progress is the electric light and C jrworks plant, which has been pleted and put in operation this \ This plant is owned and operat ed by the city and has been self-sus- * taining from the time the current was first turned on. There is no betted lighted small town in the sta"e . than Barnwell. 1 • . .{- —7— There has been a remarkable im- ement in the condition of the streets here , lately, a large sum of money having been spent in grading ami-‘-graveling the most important streets. During his recent visit to Barnwell, John B. Hall, of Philadelphia, inventor of a process for the artifical maturing lot cotton bollsrstated that a plants for the manufacturing his machines would be-lecated here, work on which wfljbe commenced early in the new year. This will mean much for the re of the town, adding as it will ^^manufacturing enterprise to the r industries already located in B^n- 1 v, . ' ' .; ' • -. • ~ J. Emile Harley, Mayor. Dr. J. Lewi* Smith and hi* Bride ‘Lett Weak. Williston, Jan. 5.—An tion was giyen by Dr. ahd Mrs Smith on New Yeabs night in honor of Dr. J. Leyyis Smith and his bride. The handsome home was thrown open, brilliantly lighted and artistically dec orated, the color scheme being red and white, which ,was carried out in the delightful refreshments served. The holiday decorations, the graceful cordiality of Dr. Smith and his wife made the occasion one long to be re membered. Those jn the receiving line were: Dr. and Mrs. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Latimer and Mr. and Mrs Q. A. Kennedy. Miss Bessie Green presided at the punch bowl. Miss Helen Battle, of Augusta, has returned home after a few days visit with friends here. Mrs. Dt- Reese and her sister,'Miss Emmie Ro^insop, of North Augusta, who attended the re cent weddings in Williston, have re turned to their homes. Miss Mary Hickson, of Rock Hill, is visiting relatives. '** , Misses Sarah and Mary Harley, Messrs. Gregg Smith, Eugene and Cecil Green, Winchester Smith, Roberts and Arthur Kennedy, and Edmond Black, all college girls and boys, spent the holidays at home. The town was lively while the young people ware here. AJAENDALE ELECTS - , MUNICIPAL TICKET That may seem to be a rather impertirient question, but it is one in which The People is vitally interested. OU a number of occasions We have requested our subscribers to send us" a check or money order for what they'are due us on account, if it is not convenient to come in person, and many of them have responded promptly. There are^however, several hundred who have paid absolutely no attention to our request for a settlement. i ' ~ As we have pointed out before, the post office authorities require the newspapers to cut off all subscribers who are one year or more in arrears. We dislike to do this, but at the same time we cannot run the risk of losing our mail privilege. To do this would “put us out of business.” So once more, we are going to ask all those who are twelve months or more m arrears to send us the small .amount due. It is an honest debt and should be paid as promptly as your account with the merchant. ' ^ Look at the label on your paper. If it has a ring marked around it, you are a year or more behind. The date of expiration is printed on the label, so you can see just how much ypu owe. For instance, ‘‘Jan. 13” means that the subscription expired January 1, 1913, and the subscriber is due for the pape r from that date. ' =)QC SENSATION IN COTTON MARKET IN NEWBERRY Muty Visitor* to lag the Hobday*. Fairfax, Jan. 3.—Mr. and Mrs. Neb- bte Murdoiigh of Columbia were guests of Mrs. W. E. Harter during Christma* Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Maner and son of Georgia visited Mrs. L. L. Sanders Christmas. The social given by Mrs. W. E. Har ter recently to the visiting girls waa quite an enjoyable affair. Misses Gertrude and Clifton Davis of Greenwood visited friends here dur ing the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brooks visited relatives at Holly Hill during Christ mas. ., ■ ■ — " v • W. R. Hartness, now of North Caro lina, who lived here several years ago, has been visiting Fred Lightsey. ' Mrs. Newman Loadholt entertained the visiting girls Monday evening with a party. MAJ. DREW ANO FAMILY Mrs. Thomas Sanders gave a party n/ri rnftrcn rn n ADMWCI I Tue8da y evening in honor of Miss Alma W LLLUIRCI) IU dAKNWLLL | Knight. Refreshments were served. Mrs. E. L. Sanders and Miss Eunice A James Head M. Patterson I* Chosen to / City Adminstration. Allendale, January 1.—In the munci- pal election held Wednesday J. M. Pat terson was elected. mayor by a large majority, and the following gentlemen wardens to serve Allendale for the en suing year: W. H. Harden, W. I. Wil liams, C. R. Wilson and J. A. Patterson. Therej^s much interest shown and a full vote was polled. The picket elect ed was supported by the progressives, while that defeated by the conserva tives. - . •• , There was also a heavy vote polled Col Alfred Aldrich Paid Fifteen Cent* for Fleecy . Staple- There has beenTgood deal of a stir in cottoacircles in Newberry for the last week or so because of .the pres ence and operations of the Southern States Cotton Corporation, represen ted here by Col. Alfred Aldrich of Barnwell. Col. Aldrich has been pay ing 15 cents right along for good mid dling cotton and for grades under that has paid higher prices than local buyers could possibly pay—higher than quoted for spots on the New York market. The prices he pays are not dependent dirthe New York market- and do not vary from day to day; every day he pays the same, no more,- no less—11 cents for good middling, plus four qents in scrip, to be paid in 90 days. For grades under good middling he pays all cashhigher than the local mar ket, and gives scrip for more, to be paid in 90 days. Numbers of framers have sold him cotton under good mid dling at a cash price higher than the market price, and have received script In addition; so that they are ahead if tl^ey never get any thtng for the scrip.. Col. Aldrich bought eighteen hun dred bales in town Saturday, a large portion of it good middling at 15 cents. Among those who sold to him was H. Warm Reception Tendered These Popu lar People Lait Week. Major Patrick J. Drew was delight fully surprised by the citizens of Barn well, when at 8 o'clock Wednesday night a number of friends gathered at his beautiful colonial home on Marl boro Avenue and told him how much the folks of Barnwell thought of him and his excellent family and how de lighted and complimented they felt in having them cast their lot here. * When the part^ arrived, Maj. Drew was overwhelmed, and Col. Harry D. Sanders of Ulmer visited relatives here this week.* Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Moore, after [spending a week here with old friends, left Thursday to visit relatives inNorth Carolina. Mrs. G. S. O’Neal, Jr., and son are visiting relatives here. Mrs. S. Gladden and infant are the guests of Mrs. G. W. Barber. William Hickson of Kline is also a guest there. A pound party at Mrs. Christina Kearsey’s closed up the Christmas fes tivities. LegMatfv* ‘Mattor* to Be County superintendents of edoen- tion in South Carolina bare been callo# to meet for a conference in Columbia January 20tb, when the legislative pro gram for educational matters will be discussed. The call for the meeting has been issed by Cecil H. Seigier, county superintendent of education s? Aiken County, aud president of the State Association of Superintendents. Among the matters to be diaim-fr will be: A state board of eaxmfnere for teachers; the re-enactment of the one-mill school tax, or a similar bill;' an Increased recognition of the work of the county superintendents; compul sory attendance and the medical inipee- tion of school children. Xhe meeting will be held in the city council chamber at the city halL J. E. Swearingen, state -superintendent of education, will attend. . - The members pf the association will urge .upon the member* of the general assembly to pass the above-named bills. ^ . Calhoun, who was ^ejec^d to tell'the >|>a q*; uii\(< DCCCDVC DAMIf? major the object of the intrusion, said MAW; IU21CJIVL HAn&i on the question of bonding the school district for the purpose of enlarging j ^ Long of Silverstreet, who sold sixty and improving the school building of the Allendale High School, and also for retiring the school bonds at present carried by the town. This question was settled in favor of bortds by a large ma jority. The vote waS 109 in favor to 21 against. The vote for both officers and bonds indicate an overwhelming Victory for the progressives of the com munity. “T r Its population is about 1,500, with considerable suburbs besides, its area being one square mile, with a circle around it. • " Latterly its growth in residence buildings of a better class and other buildings, and improvements on the streets, is very marked. Among the buildings is. the Shamrock Hotel, at a cost of over 120,000, having thirty rooms, besides several storg$^and of fices, all equipped with. latest furnish ings. Alspthe Blackville Academy, not yet completed,-its cost in all being about $30,000, sufficient St present to receive 300 pupils, 200 being its present Bladnrille. |ekville, S. C., Dec. 27, 1913.— lie, S.C., lie* forty-seven milVs 1 Augusta, Ga., and thirty miles ' Aiken, on a ridge at the head- ’ tributaries to the Edhto and ehie Rivers and at Bte inter- the railroad from Washington lorida and that from Augusta ieston, both of the Southern tebkrti name from Alex- a director in the construe- South Carolina Railroad years ago, just as Aiken William Aiken, president railroad board and father Governor William Aiken. gentlemerf advanced money to keep the work ielheTun^s provided torium. Its streets are kept in excellent con dition and construction of concrete pav ing pf sidewalks throughout the busi ness part of the town will be soon under way, while complete sewerage and water supply is under considera tion.- The surrounding country,’ while well watered; is level, fertile and in v a high state of cultivation. It is the market town for not only over one-fourth of the cotton produced in Barnwell County—the third largest, cotton-producing county in the state- hut it,,ranks among the. foremost in the Sou|h in shipping watermelons, cucumbers and cantaloupes. odd bales. Of course there is a good deal of speculation as of the scrip —whether v it will be paid On this point The Observer finds the fol lowing from Editor Clarence Poe in The Progressive Farmer in its issue of the 20th instant: Of pertinence in this connection is the following inquiry from ‘a reader in Morrillton, Arkansas. ‘‘Please tall me what you think about the Southern States Cotton Corporation of Texas, which proposes to give fif teen cents for cotton.*’’ _J‘Our answer to this, Brother Arkan san, is that we’H tell you more definite ly what we think about them when we hear of some farmer who has received the fifteen (jents they seem to have been promising for so many months— fifteen cents, not in promises, but in cold cash. We refused ]to'run their advertising Ijist year and have not yet regreffecTdur course. “Very early in this cotton marketing season, whild attending a farmers’ con- attendance; capacity \yhep,-completed ference in South Carolina, the writer 400 pupils, and also a spacious a udi- 1 encoun t ere d on^ of the ‘Corporation’s’ Ellenton. j Ellenton, S. C., Dec. 27,1913. Augusta Chronicle^ " V Augusta, Ga. Yours of 19th inst. to hand Corporation orators who all 1 bitt ‘Convicted us of high treason because we would riot ad vise farmers to join the scheme.. But we held out for some proof that, his company had somewhere actually paid a. farmer fifteen cents in coin of the realm of ordinary middling cotton. He blustered around, but finally gave us some frir a way names we ihight write to.- So we Wrote. them. ■ And we urged a prompt answer. We also en closed stamped reply envelopes. And that was weeks ago. But no answer has come yet,” The Observer has heard several farmers speak within the past few days of this new system of marketing cotton —and all favorably. Some men who were talking of the matter Friday night stated that they had sold cotton to Col. Aldrich Tor more actual cash than they could get offered on the local market and in addition «/»rip In reply beg to say that I can not give for more to >« P aid in ““ety ^*1 *> you a report that would be worthy of they should never get the cash mention. About five months agojthey 1 for th(! ^rip, they are still ahead, placed a dispensary in the town. This I “ interesting situation for the of course, caused a reverse as to values ' Sorithflrn farmer.—Newberry Obs&ver. in part: “Citizen Drew: Your friends and townsmen have assembled here this evening to welcome you and your lovely family as full-fledged Barnwell citizens, and had we known that Mrs. Drew was away spending the holidays -with other friends we would have de ferred our visit until she returned. ■ ‘The ft lends assembled, and your magy friends of the entire city—and I speak for all of them—wish to assure you that they appreciate you as one of the sterling citizens of Barnwell, you having moved into our midst within tl last year, and have seep fit to erect this most beautiful colonial home, which we are enjoying this evening. - We recog nize your ability as a representative traveling salesman, one who has reach ed the highest pinnacle in the profes sion. We also recognize you as A mili tary man and a splendid citzen, and Barnwell feels justly proud that you have seen fit to cast your lot amongst us, and I add again that the people of Barnwell welcome you ^nd your family and hope that your home life with 'us will be one of continual happiness and prosperity.” Continuing, Col. Calhoun said; “Among the many good people that re side in Barnwell, we have the distinc tion of having a poet laureate in our midst, and it is with pleasure that I presefit to* this company Mr, S. B. Moseley, who has. chosen a few words in pbetry that will be in keeping with this occasidn.” *'" . Mr. "Moseley said: '*'*' “We ‘DREW’ luckily from Columbia, Barnwell stands ‘PAT;’ Barnwell is happy, ‘DREW’ Is fat." Among those present were: Mayor Harley, Senator Patterson, N..G. W. Walker, W. L. Cave, Bellinger Maher, S. B. Mosley, W. T. Aycfcdkrtonnie M. Calhoun, Mr. McAlistei\'.Charlie Brown,. U. B. Hammet, R., W. Riley, Dr. Ed. Patterson, Dr. Woolley. 'Fred Falken- stein, T. S, Cave, B. L. Easterling, B. B. Easterling, Mr. Jennings, Mr. Dea- son, J. B. Moore, Ben Hill Cave, Ben Cain, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Bamberg, Mr. Caldwell,' Mr. Lemon, Harry D. Calr horiri t Hon. Charles Carroll Simms and others. , MajonDrew is one of therbest known travelling salesman in the country and numbers his friends and customers by the thousands. He has - erected a beatiful home on Marlboro Avenue, which ig a creditto any large city arid to which Barnwell people point with pride as “one of our handsome resi dences.” Barnwell has splendid railroad facili ties, and for that reason a number of the travelling men are making their homes here. The climate, the many utiful homes, the high social life, 1 low cost of living and many other ions are the. inducements. Home Bank of Barnwell May Apply Board for Admlailoa. Cols. Harry D. Calhoun and N. G. Walker, president and cashier respec tively of the Home Bank, attended the meeting of South Carolina Bankera in Columbia on January let, the object of which was to discuss the new Glaae- Owen currency bill, which was endors ed and a committe appointed to secure the selection of Columbia as the loca tion of the regional reserve bank for gion in which the South Carolina banks will be placed. Col. Calhoun has expressed himself as being highly pleased with the results of the meeting and it is very probable that application will be made by the Home Bank to the Federal Board for admisaion as: one of the reserve bank*. This would identity the bank with the government, bring ing it under the examination and in fluences of the government. T. h. Peeples’ Trial Monday Attorney General Under Murder Chaif a. Columbia. January fL-Tbes, R. Peeples, Attorney General of Soafh Carolina, was this afternoon indicted by the Richland County grand jury on a murder chargp. He is charged with killing Robert Marshal, colored, it the Elks’ Home here on the night of De cember 6. The coroner’s jury readied the verdict that the killing was eed- dental. Solicitor Cobb dated this afternoon that the trial will be held Monday. Practically the same witnesses aa ay- red at the coroner's inquest are no- the indictment to appear at that time. 2 MARRIAGES AT BRUNSON A NEW BRIDAi. myitaaoiM to We tod morals and everything has been gbing just opposite since. a ; I regret that I cannot make a good report,. ^ .. T-' -—. - i brought his Monday morning, Very truly, H. M. Cassels, Mayor. J Jr. Edgar ^llen Brown de to Barnwell after a wedding trip to North Carolina. Mrs. Brown is a, charming lady and Barnwell is girid to welcome her. Only 27 Widow* Loft in Hampton County Town Brunson, January 2.—Of record in Brunson are two marriages of recent date. In the closing of the old year, at the home of the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Suijivan. Mrs Annie V. Brown was married to Mr N. C. Her- rioth- Both of Brunson. On New Year’s Day, at the home of the bride’s stepfather and mother, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Folk, Miss Frederica Fischer was married to Mr. J. G. Ell!- son, of MlBen, Ga, / The marriage of the first-named bride, a young widow, reduces the number of widows residing v ’ih the lit tle town of Brunson to only twenty?, seven. Blackville, Jaa. 3.—Invitation been issued announcing the of David Winoker of this dty to Mhn Bin ah Katzif of Beaufort on January C Mrs. Isaac Levy of Jacksonville, Pfc, returned to. her home, after a vWt to Mrs. Herman Brown. Mrs. Ben Vineberg and Mias Amda Rose of New York city are the guepto of Mrs. Isadore Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hammetbf Birm ingham, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. New-' ton Hsmmet of Atlanta Ga., are visit ing their parents, Mr. and Mra» & J."'*" Hammet. Dr. Murray Hair of Greenville jag Dr, Harry Hair of - Christmss week with their parents. Mrs. Walters and family are viaithig Mr. and Mrs. Judson Hair. Morris Rich has returned to Chariea- ton, after spending Chrifctmas with Ms mother, Mrs. L RiclL- Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Neinstein return-" ed on Thursday morning from a trip to New York. _ r'~ WALKER REFUSED RAO. Ellenton New*. , Ellenton, Jan. 3.—F. M. .Youngblood has been confined his to bed for some time op account of illness. His many friends hope that he will soon be en tirely recovered; I. E, Foreman and iHfe, of Orange burg, visited the famQy df Mrs C. J.. Ashley during the holidays. Frank D.'Bush and wife spent sev eral days last week in Breech Island. jRobert C., Jr., and Durwood Brab ham, of Batesbnrg, are visiting their grandfather, Dr R. C. Brabham. M.T. Wells, formerly s resident of this place, now of Anderson, visited old friends here this week. W. P. Cassels and family have gone to Johnston, S, C., to make their future home. ' \ . M. T. Johnston and family have mov ed to Bamberg. ^ , N Charged With Murder of A tleudetoPetoe Chtof. Columbia, January 5.—Chief Justice Gary this evening refused bail to J. F. Walker, of Hampton County charged with the murder of Chief, of Police J. B. Harter, of Allendale. ‘The tragedy ' occured some months ago it EstSl, to Hampton County. R. P. Searson, Esq.,, and George War ren, Esq., appeared for Walker, whfle H. E. Gyles, Esq., represented the State. —-T—: Nine Million* luvoatod. ...i New capital aggregating t9,3aEflto was invested in 437 new enterprises chartered by the Secretary of Stele during the year 1913, according to* fig ures compiled from hit annual report. Nine charters were issued in Barnwell County with a total capital of $80,009. Mr. L. C. Christie* came over from Macon, G».,on Monday to visit relatives and friendaBere. i Miss Pauline Richardson returned from Wsyhroas, Ga., Saturday, after a pleasant v&t to Mrs. B. G. Parka. ♦ Sheriff Morri* < Sheriff. J. B. Morris The Barnwell Pippie says it is quite true that an unusual number of hoeri- cides have recently occured within ton borders of Barnwell County bui risims' that the people of the county aa whole should not be judged by thandp attended the deeds of some of the citizen*. We meetingof about 20 sheriffs of this agree With Thfl People to toe untomk State, which was held in Columbia; that judgment should be Thursday for the purpose of organic 1 unt ‘l the ' trig a State Sheriff’s Association. He'WaH partiesfare stated at the meeting that Senator A. (whole county can bn B. Pstteraon, of Barnwell, had in mind, the murders, but by the a bill to provide salaries for sheriffs and maii-kfflers.-0r*ngtbu»g V.f V, * clerks of court Democrat 'a* -v **ar ..