Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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v^' ks>' A .n ' -^ - u * . fSHMlHnnwr iwrXn/mlfwm ’ fe; iWf »>"I>BWWMP ! , -i !K 3- Ml. ' ■Y ' Wm is now on in/full blast and will continue only until Saturday, February 14th, so that you only have a few days in which to take r t advantage of the exceptional bargains offered. *, 4 Don’t |ose sight of the fact that this sale involves the entire $25,000 stock of merchandise and house furnishings without the reservation of line single item, and positively embodies the greatest saving opportunity ever presented to the public of this vicinity* This is a sale that is different. It’s a real bona fide, grand merchandising little that is without a parallel in the history of mer chandising ip Barnwell County. This is truly a trade oppprtunity that demands the attention and attendance of every person of many miles of Barnwell. See large circular for partial list of bargains. within a ra< Proprietor Western Carolina Department Store. Barnwell, South Carolina. vJtiif? BLEASE COMMUTES SENfENCES OF TEN Nine Barnwell County Murderer* Sent rip v ; Back.—Ono for Manilau(hter. Governor Blease has commuted the ^r aentences of 10 negro convicts from this county and they have been brought back to finish theirterms on the county chain gang. Nine of them were con victed of murder with recommendation to mercy and were serving life terms. The tenth was convicted of manslaugh ' and sentenced to 20 yean in State penitentiary. Among the num ber are Ferdinand.Grubbs and Quitman Johnson, who were convicted of the murder of Mr. W. Perry Ussery along With Chester Kennedy, a white man. Kennedy was given his liberty several months ago. The following is a Hst of those whose sentences have been commuted by the Governor: William Daniels, colored, convicted at the March, 1903, term of Court of murder with recommendation to mercy and sentenced to life imprisoment; sen tence commute^ to 20 years on the pub- 'bc works of tb£ county. Charles tayfor, colored, convicted, at the July, 1909, term of Court of murder with recommendation to-mercy; sen tence commuted to20y£afcion the chain gain. • Sol. Bennett, colored, convicted at be July, 1909, term of Court of murder recommendation to mercy; life se itence commuted to 20 years on the chain gang. Ned Kinard, colored, convicted at the March, i910, term of Court of murder with recommendation; life sentence commuted to 20 years on the chain H*ng. \John Coleman, colored, convicted at the November, 1907, term of Court of manslaughtsr arid sentenced to 17 years in the penitentiary; commuted 17 years on the chain gang. Elmore Williams, .colored, convicted at thd July, 1911, term of Court of mur der with recommendation to mercy; the sentence commuted to 20 years on the chain gang. X Isaac Hutto, colored, convicted Nove mber, at the 1895, terrh- of Court of murder with reommendcation to mer ty; life sentencecommuted to 25 years on the chain gang. John Henry Holmes, colored, convict ed at the July, 1904, term of Court of murder with recommendation to mercy; life sentence commuted to 20 years on the chain gang. Quitman Johnson, colored, convicted at the March, 1910r term of Court of murder with recommendation to mercy; life sentence commuted to 30 years on the chain gang. V" - Ferdinand Grubbs, colored, convicted at the March, 1910, term of Court of murder with recommendation to mercy; life sentence commuted to 30 years on the chain gang. / - Governor Biease has said that he ex pects to empty the penitentiary by August. There are now about 400 con victs imprisoned there. ELLENTON NEWS NOTES. ‘TOP to conuder what ft GOOD BANK ACCOUNT INSURES. The business man can employ the best help and insure SERVICE. De pression may come in his line, but his big- CASH ON HAND means SECURITY. The fine line of credits may be drawn tight, but none will question hit STABILITY. Give your business SERVICE, SECURITY and STABILITY with your bank deposits. Jmigm David Bush Celebrated His 53rd Birthday. Ellentop, S. C., Feb. 7.-H. C. Cas- sels, wife and daughter, of Augusta, spent Sunday with the family of H. M. Cassels. Miss Eva Hite, of Aiken, visited the Ellenton Graded School this week. Miss Laura Hankinson of North Augu sta, visited Miss Florence Bush 'Sever al days this week. W. P. Cassels, of Johnaton. was . in Ellenton Thursday and Friday of this week. / H. D. Arrington is at home again, after having been confined in the Au gusta Hospital several weeks on ac count of illness. Mrs. W. M. Mobley is visiting rela tives and friends in Columbia. Mrs. Jennie D. Finnell is visiting in Augusta. x \ • Mr. and Mrs. J. Crcslartd Bush gave a dinner February 4th in honor of the 43d birthday of Judge David Bush. Quite a number of the Judge’s friends assembled on the occasion, which was one of great feasting and good fel lowship. Ralph Willis, of Augusta, was in Ellenton one day this week. J. R. Boyleston, of Allendale, spent one day this week in our town. .B. M. Foreman, of Orangeburg, vis ited his sister, Mrs. C. \J. Ashley, this week. The Midnight Sun Still the best substitute for daylight—the light of the Rayo Lamp. Soft, clear and penetrating, yet never hurts the eyes. J^TO Lamps ■* The Rayo is the best oil lamp made—lihe results of years of study. Made of solid, nickel-plated brass—durable and simple. Easy to clean and rewick—can be lighted without removing chimney, or shade. The best lamp you can buy, and its low price will surprise you. At all dealers STANDARD OILCOMPANY Washington, D. C. (Now: Jort^J Richmond, Vn. BALTIMORE Norfolk. Vn. 7 Charlotte, N. C. Charleston, W. Va. Charleston, S. C. 1 Carb*. <Pr. J. P. Lee, Dentist WILLISTON, - - S.C. Work done at your home anywhere in ' Barnwell County. . Office over Bank of WiUkton. Hours 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. 3 to 6 p.m. 8-5-13-1 v. >. MM Carter-Sease. V \ 1 ■ \ 1 ■ V Special to The People. Ehrhardt, Feb. 7.—Of much interest to their many friends was the marriage of Miss Anhie L. Carter, of this place, to Mr. E. S. Sense, of Earn well, which occured Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5th, at 3:30 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.' H. Carter. Qi^ite a number of relatives and friends assembled to witness the ceremony and at the appointed hour the bridal p&rty entered. The proces sion formed in the hall, passing through the parlor to the piazza, where the bride’s pastor, the Rev. J. C. Lawson, awaited them, in the following order: Miss Elizabeth C. Smith with Mr. W. H. Carter; Miss Sallie Carter with Mr. W. C. Carter. The bride and groom enter ed together and in a very impressive manner Mr. Lawson pronounced them man and wife. Mrs. Sease i^a young woman of many lovable traits of character, ana leaves many friends to go to Barnwell, where her husband is a prosperous young farmer. A long, happy and prosperous life is wished for them. h: o im: e :b isr ik: BARNWELL, S. C. 1 * ' ? ' HARRY D. CALHOUN, President N. C. W. WALKER, Cashier, i • , - V m. McNAB, Ass’t. Cashier. mO BARNWELL INSURANCE AGENCY EStSUHE —— ,i ; ja YOUR LIFE, YOUR INCOME, n-ZkUD HOME, YOUR STOOK every and Surety ritten at lowest rates in Bn m The Barnwell Delegation. The Barnwell delegation has intro duced the following new bills ^n the General Assembly: ^ Mr. Warner: To provide a pension for white women who have taught in the public schools of the State for 30 years. Mr. Creech: To amend section 3430, volume 1> code of laws of South Caro lina, 1912, relating to circus and travel ing shows. j Mr - Creech: To amend section 2618, volume 1, code of laws of South Garo- lina, 1912, relating to hawkers and ped dlers. Mr. Creech: To provide for road inspectors for Barnwell County ahd J define their duties. Senator Patterson’s bilk to amend section 1743, volume V 1912, civil code of South Carolina, relating to iktrawell County, has’passed to third readii - Mr. C. L. McCaslan, who was su; intendent of the Barnwell Oil Mill for cotjple of year*; came over from Wash- ~ mgton, Chr, Sunday on a shdfTVSlt Yf> friends. f Subscribe to \ -•v .INSURANCE, FIRE INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE LIVE STOCK INSURANCE SURETY BONDS All < M line Stock Companies. Per- ->onal Httentkxi given to all ^tusinesa in- tiUMred to mv care. If lean serve you In any of the above lines, stive me a call. Utfiue in Harrison Block, Main St. .Wm. McNAB. “Lest You Forget.” This is just to remind you tjiat I am prepared todo all kinds of plumbing in a first-class, workmanlike mdnner. If you are thinlffhg of installing this mod ern convenience in your home, see me before placing the job elsewhere. FT W. Price, Barnwell, S. C Gertrude Robinson. Obstetrical Nurse. Any' one needing my services will address me at Blackville or Williston. GOOD REFERENCES. ~ --1-29-41. NEW FURNITURE STORE I beg to announce to the public of Hilda and vicinity that I have opened a furniture store in additidn to my line -of general merchandise and will be gtftd to supply, the future wants of all housekeepers. AlV stock of fur niture was bought right and will I also h,ave s good stock < BUGGIES AND WA< See me before you buy. m Satisfaction is the chief consideration in building; quite as essential to you Ss coat, and it doeen’t come hi^h~- here. When you build, you want to build right—you Want light material to go into the /building— from the « foundation up. We hare our own stumpag*—saw mills — planing mill* — every opera tion from chop pinr down the tree to the designing and finishing of the fineet columns, newel poets, grille*, doors, sash, etc., ie under our own supervision. ~-zrr‘ r We hare quaa tity— quality—-and •ervios to offer you —et the right < DtlCfc.- We specialize on complete house " Re. Let us furnish you estimates. , Phone, jrrrite or aril. AUGUSTArLUMBCR CO. ~ 'AUGUSTA. Oft. V. SEYMOUR OWENS flltomij ml CoilMEllor it Liw - Office ore; The Bernwell Sentinel BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA. Will practice In ail the Ceurta. Col lections e specialty. Loans negotiated on acceptable security. DR W. C, MILHOUS, ©enfurf, • • , BARNWELL S. CAROLINA: Office hours: 8:80 a. ta. to 6jp. m. Persons living away from Barnwell will please make appoir tments before coming. By SO doing they will be sure of immediste service and aveid -dis appointments. <, Dr. J. W. Reeves Dentist In office last week of each month. Barnwell, South Carotina Office In Harrison Building. octBM2-lyr. “— Thos. M. ATTORNEY AT LAW Negotiate loan* on real estate. Can got 7% money in auma not leas than *5,000.00. , Office orer Bank of Westeiim' < Carolina, BflBBIilELL SX / Money to Lend On improved farm lands well located in amounts from $2,000 to *50,000. Don’t write, call on undersigned. V. S. OWENS, Ally, - 1 » Office over Barnwell Sentinel. BARNWELL, :: SOUTH CAROLINA Y A LET ME.WRITE YOUR BONDS Surety Bonds, Burglary Bonds; Court. Bonds of nil kinds Official Bonds. R. E. MILLER, General Agent. U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company. BARNWELL, S. C. „ 10 - 7 - 13 E7T