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^BARNWELL BUSINESS BOOSTERS” ORGANIZE £i>tkum<tSc Meeting HeM at the Home Bank Monday Evening. With the object of promoting better trade conditions here and "bringing about a new era of progress and devel opment, a •‘(jet-Together” or “Bosters’ FAIRFAX CHAPTER MET ^ THURSDAY AFTERNOON —. .♦ — Mrs. G. W. Barber Was Hostess at En joyable Meeting. Fairfax, April 4.—Mrs. Edwards, Misses Hurd, Youmans and Free of Brunson were here on Tuesday. Mrs. A. D. Dowling and Miss Lily Nix was held in the directors’ were visitors here Tuesday. room of the Home Bank Monday even ing. Practically every business house in Barnwell was represented, about 50 or 60 gentlemen being present, and much enthusiasm and interest was displayed. The meeting was called to order by iMayor J. Emile Harley, who presded as temporsary chairman. Mr. Harley called on Col. Harry D. Calhoun to state the object of the meeting. This he did and in a few well chosen words re viewed the Barnwell of five years ago, sketched the present Barnwell and, drawingaside the veil the future, show- ed'what might be accomplished by con certed action on the part of the citi zens. He stated that in the past 90 days 24 new buildings have been erected here at a cost of about $25,000, and that even now the erection of 15 more is being contemplated. Among « ses that have been lently through the amber of Commerce, houn, are Works, an the new enter- brought here efforts of the said Col. Cal- the Chero-Cola Bottlihg automobile repair shop, three moving pictures theatres, an electrical supply shop, a modern, sani tary beef market and „a new shoe shop. Continuing, Col. Calhoun said that Barnwell should be re-districted, so as to take in “Bingham.” The mayor of that suburb, Mr. Black, being present, stated that he thought the citizens of Bingham would be glad to annex. Among the present needs of Barn well, according to Mr. Calhpun, are an ice plant, a steam laundry, a lumber yard, a public watering place for stock, day current, another ginnery, a new hotel, and a horse show and trade week to be held during the month of May. A committee of five merchants was ap pointed to look into the advisability of holding the hocse show and a report will be made at the next meeting. Mr. Calhoun was followed by a num ber of other gentlemen, among them being Messrs. E. W. Holman, S. B. Moseley, V. S. Owens,and W.L. Hayes. Their remarks showed the true booster spirit and were roundly applauded. •> The meeting was then made a per manent organization by the unanimous election of the following officers: W. J. Lemon, president; W. H. Duncan, vice-president; H. D. Calhoun, secre tary and treasurer, A committee ap pointed for the purpose of selecting a name for the organization suggested the title “Barnwell Business Boosters,” which was unanimously adopted. Those present were then enrolled as members and an effort will be| made to enroll every business and professional man in town. Mrs. Venie Brunson and daughter were in town recently. , Mrs. Lily Weekly of Ulmer is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Otis Deer. Mes- dames Rushing of Luray were also visitors. Mrs. Lena DeLoach of Newnan, Ga., is spending some time with her brother P. A?Loadholt. Misses Mary and Lizzie Jarrell of Barton spent some time with Miss- Ethel Jarrell recently. Miss Frances Lea of Holly Hill is with her sister for a visit. Mrs. Maggie Dowling of Varnville is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Tuten. Mrs. Eliza Hickson and Miss Maude Barber are spending some time in Allendale with Mrs. Hewlett. Mrs. Clarence Kearse and daughter of Olar were recent guests of Mrs. C. Kearse. Mr. and Mrs. John Jenny, Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Jenny, Mr. and Mrs. Folk of Jenny motored here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prister and son of Hickory Grove, the Misses Brant, Mrs. Marie Allen motored here Thursday. Mesdames Mary and Lizzie Furse, Mrs. Roy Tuten, Mrs. Galsey Williams and others from Brunson were here, recently. The Fairfax U. D. C. chapter met at Mrs. Barber’s Thursday after noon. ImrflF Johnston gave a lovely instrumental solo. Miss Jennie Durant impressed upon the members the importance of cooperation in civic improvemen.s. W. E. Harter read a selection. , A lunch was served them. Many from here attended the mar riage of Miss Brunson to Dr. Harri son. G. D. Sanders and Roy Young went to Atlanta and motored home in a few days. ' THE TORRENS LAND SYSTEM EXPLAINED H. C. CREECH DEAD. Prominent Planter Patted Away at Hit Home Wednetday. Mr. H. Clay Creech, a prominent planter of this county, died at his home 1 procedure is this: near Kline Wednesday, after an illness estate rpakes kpown to the clerk of the of only a few days, aged 59 years. The 1 CO urt of the county or city in which the news of his death came as a great real estate is located his desire to have shock to his many friends Tbit Syttem it Said to Make for Economy and StabliUty of Title. There are perhaps many readers of The People who do not thoroughly understand the provisions of the “Tor rens System” of registering land. For the benefit of such readers, the follow ing article from the Norfolk Virginian- Pilot will p’-ove of interest: -— “The chief advantages of the Torrens system are that it makes for economy and stability of title. When land is once registered under his system, the title is settled once and for all time, the State being behind it as guarantor, and the cost of subsequent transfers is minimized, while the special proceed ings necessary to secure such registra tion are simple and no more expensive than those attaching to each and every conveyance under the methods now obtaining. - ■ “Briefly summarized, the special The owner of real yi Barnwell and over the*county. '* • * , When war was declared between the sections, Mr. Creech was too young to enlist in the army in defense of the South, but he rendered invaluable service in the campaign of 76 for the restoration of home rule, and for the part that he played in those trying times he, among a number of others from this county, was arrested and taken to Charleston for trial. Returning to Barnwell County, he engaged in the more peaceful pursuit of farming and so diligently did he labor that success crowned his efforts. Mr. Creech was married twice, his first wife being a Miss Harrison. Three daughters by this union, Mesdames T. F. Hogg, R. W. Wingo and A. B. Ap pleby, survive him. His second wife was Miss Lottie Sanders and she and two children mourn his loss. He is also survived by his mother, one broth er, Dr. J. C. Creech, of Gaffney, and three sisters, Mesdames Frank Creech, Esther Hogg and B. M. JenkinS, Sr. His body was laid to rest in the fami- the title of the land certified and regis tered. Whereupon the clerk issues a summons, running in the name of the State, to all persons who may be inter 1 | ested in the real estate to come forward and protect their rights and interests | therein, if any they can show. ( “After this summons has run due length of time, the examiner of titles for the district in which the land is situate, a duly appointed public official, takes the petition, goes to the records and makes careful and exhaustive in- j vestigation. Upon completion of the ^ investigation, he makes report to, the judge. Whereupon the judge sets a | day for hearing and all parties claiming an interest in the title under investi- i gation are notified to appear in court and set forth the nature and extent of their claims. „ “The title having been established to the satisfaction of the court, a decree is handed down certifying that the peti- PENSION ROLL, 1914, FOR BARNWELL COUNTY One Hundred and Fifty Veterans to Re ceive State Aid, t The following is the list of Confeder ate Veterans in Barnwell Couuty who will receive pensions this year: Class A.—$96. Allendale: J S Calhoun. Appleton: W G Wilson. Barnwell: D C Burckhalter. Williston: H B Lott. - Total, 4. Class C, No. 1.—$48. Allendale: Wilson Barnes, H F Dick inson. , V Barnwell: J S Creech, H J Croft, J C Hiers. * Fairfax: Edmond Bowers. ^ Tuten: D M Hoover. Total 7. Class Oj No. 2.—$24. Allendale: James M Brown, James ■Carjton, J C Lee, C .B Elkins. Appleton: J J Barnes. Barnwell: F J Black, Thomas Gillam, Samuel Grubbs, J Staff Halford, W R Morris, R B McLemore, T J Ready, Bart Ray, W M Still, Tobias Still, B F Still, C E Still, W R Sanders. Blackyille: William B Carrott, D P Lancaster, H M Martin, J E Templeton, EF Weeks. Dunbarton: G W Anderson. Elko: J L Baxley. Ellenton: R M Muns. Hilda: Starling Hutto, W M Hutto. . Martin: J R Bennett, W H Bennett, Marion Johnson, J G Lazare, J A Pey ton. Millett: J W Walker. Olar: A Black, E B Joiner. Otranto: M D Rouse. Robbins: W M Bailey. Seigling: C P Griffin. j Sycamore: W S Priester. Snelling: A M Walker. Ulmer: H W Harter, W J Myrick, G M Cope. White Pond: William Lewis. Total, 45. Class C, No. 3.—$48. Barnwell: Elsie Shepherd, P Jacobs, Amanda Wilson. Blackville: Ellen Bolen. Govan: Carolina Collins. Meyer’s Mill: Martin Drummond. Millett: Julia Connerly, F V Duncan. Sycamore: M D A Augley. Total, 9. Class C, No. 4.—$24. Allendale: Laura A Boyles, Sallie E Cloy, L J Youmans, J G Williams, A H Hewlett. Appleton: Martha A Bennett, Joseph ine Drawdrey. Ashley: Catherine Miles. Baldoc: Mary A Kearse, Sarah-F Pen der. Barnwell: R I Anderson, Mary Bax ley, Carolina Black, Mary A Baxley, Ida Cole, Laura Creech, L A Creech, T J Hagood, Georgiana Long, Ann Odom, Sallie Pate, N C Sanders, Harriett San ders, Mary Sanders, E T Still, M C Williams, M A Sanders. Bennett Springs: Eliza Rountree, M A Rountree, C J Ready (from Aiken County). \ Blackville: Martha Baxley, Anna Berry, M A J Blume, Rachel Collins, Annie E Dyches, E R Dicks, E A Dyches, G A E Guess, Martha Hair, Carrie Lard, J F Matthews, M A Mc Lendon, Mary Nevels, Ellen S Odom, Mary Odom, Mary Patterson, Marcelle Rhoden, Martha Still, Mary C Turner, Ellen Wood, Mary Woolev. Brunson: M A Load holt. Dunbarton: M L Baughman, Ellen H Greene, M E Wood. Elleqton: G M Fennell. S A J Hair, Alice Sprawles. Fairfax: Carrie A Jaudon, Jane Knopf, L P Sindersine. Greenland: Kittie Mooney. Hardy: Ellen Still. Hayville: M H Hay. Hilda: Elizabeth Barnes, Susan Still. Hilton: Mary J Collins. < Kline: Eliza Creech, V S Lawton. Martin: Margaret Harden. MERCHANT R. MAZURSKY WILL REMODEL STORES - **. ■ - 1 Another Story to Be Added to hi* Pres ent Building. In keeping with the progressive spirit shown at the Boosters’ Meeting Monday evening comes the announcement from Merchant B. Mazursky that he will remodel his already handsome store on Main Street, work to begin immediate ly. According to his plans, Mr. Ma zursky will add another story over his present quarters, thus doubling his floor space. The front will project over the sidewalk and two large plate glass bay windows will be used to display his good!, in addition to the three show windows on the ground floor. This move on the part of Mr. Ma zursky spells prosperity. Incidentally it might be said in passing that he is a persistent advertiser. Be sure and read his Easter news i n this issue. »♦♦■■■• —• WHEN TO TURN UNDER WINTER COVER CROPS Plow Legume* When in Full Bloom, and Grain* Ju*t Before Heading Out. Clemson College, April 7. —“Don’t be impatient about plowing under your cover crops,” is the advice being given to farmers at this time by W. H. Bar ton, assistant State agent of demonstra tion. “Of course, if a man wants to he can turn under his clover now, when it is only a few iiiches high, and he will get some good out of it, but by doing so he will simply be depriving his land of a large quantity of nitrogen and of humus that would be obtained for it if he allowed the clover to get in full bloom before plowing under.” The leguminous crops, such as clov ers and vetches, gather nitrogen in large quantities at the season of their rapid growfth and it is a mistake to plow under too early. wait of even a week wiil make a large difference in the amount of fertility a man can add to his soil by turning under Jus le gumes. Care should also be taken in the case of small grains, such as oats and rye, planted for cover crops, not to plow them under too early. Hbwever, In these cases, care must also be taken not to let them grow too high, as if they are allowed to begin to grain they will take too much moisture out of the soil and will make it lumpy and hard to handle. Rye and oats should be plowed under just before they begin to head out , In plowing under any cover crop, it is the part of wisdom to double disc the crop at right angles. " The matter is important enough -to have close attention. When cover crops are turned under at just the right time, the maximum of efficiency of both soil and green manure is ob tained. KILLED BY TRAINS. f . , John W. People*, of E*tiU, Meet* Death by Accident. Estill, April 4.—A deplorable acci dent shocked Estill about 11:30 o’clock this morning in the accidental -death of John W. Peeples, Sr., one of the town’s most prominent citizens. He was caught between three trains on the main crossing of the seaboard tracks and .vas knocked down and badly mangled; his right arm was practically cut off close to the shoul der. He was given immediate at tention by local surgeons and taken on a special a few minutes afterward to Savannah for further surgical at- tention. but succumbed toJiis injuries DR. F. M. WILLIS HONORED BY STATE DENTAL SOCIETY A*ked to Give a Clinic and Demonstra tion at Albany, N. Y. The following news item, clipped from an Ithaca, N. Y., daily newspaper, will be read with interest by the Barn well County friends of Dr. Willis, for merly cf Williston: J , Dr. Francis M. Willis of this city has been honored by the New York State Dental Society by being asked to give a clinic and demonstration at the annual meeting of the state dentists at Albany, MaylS'and 16. Dr, S. W. Van Sann, chairman of the clinic committee, has written Doctor Willis, notifying him of his selection as one of ten well known state dentists who have been asked to give demon strations at the annual gathering. The honor conferred upon Doctor Willis is noteworthy from the fact that heretofore a large number of clinics have been held at the dental meetings, while this year it was decided to cut down the number to ten and select upon merit. u ♦ ■■ ■ » AGRICULTURAL CLUB WORKS FOR ELLENTON No Mooting Ho* Boon Mi**od Since Orfcnnisatioa 20 Yoor* Ago. Ellenton, April 3.—If one section of South Carolina has distinguished it self over any or all others it is Ellen ton through the effective work of the Ellenton Agricultural club, which has never missed a fourth Saturday meet ing since its organization more than 20 years ago. Some -member of the club gives a dinner and important subjects relating to the farm are discussed in a most intelligent and scientific manner by the members and as a result of this club’s sgorir the' agricultural interest of this section is greatly advanced and the intellectual development will make its impression on the whole State, for these men now take rank among the Foremost leaders intellectually, soci ally and agriculturally of South Caro lina. . • The meeting held Saturday was a most enjoyable affair, the dinner be ing given by E. C. Hutchinson of Meyer’s Mill. The regular-subject for discussion, “Cotton Wilt,” was post poned until nextp meeting. A basket dinner in connection with the regular fourth Saturday meeting under the auspices of the club is plan ned, the fund for which Was raised in a few minutes time, pigs «and cash being quickly subscribed. This will be an extraordinary-occasion when the club will instruct the ladies and" children. It would mean as much to any other section of this State td organize a club of this kind as it has meant to Ellen ton. If any man with any of the pro gressive elements in him would at tend one of this club’s meetings and witness the businesslike and dignified manner in which this club is conduct ed, he could not help being filled with eqjhusiasm and inspired to go right home and org|nize one in his own community. FIRE CLAIMS BLOCK OF OUR BUILDINGS Postoffica and I ingsto Go—Mall i* Saved. Olar, April 2.—A destructive Are visited Olar this afternoon, burning all the buildings of one block and inflict ing a loss of over $20,000. The flames\ were discovered at 4 JO o’clock bet wee/ the buildings of E. T. Morris andyf*. Morris. Seven buildings were 'de stroyed; -Among the buildings to^-go were the postoffice and the dispenierjr Only the postoffice building was lost is the mail and fixtures were removed. The entire stock of the dispensary waa burned. * - <• The losses include: EL J. Morris, store building, $1,000 with bo insurance. . L. Morris, store building, $1,000 with $600 insurance. Much of the stock in this store was saved. Van Sanders, building and goods, $800 with no insurance. Farmers’ Mercantile company, build ing and goods, $12,000 with $7,000 in surance. R. Morris, store building $5000 with 11200 insurance. Postoffice building, $1,000 with $000 insurance. - The stock of goods in the dispensary, total loss, $6,000 with $3,500 insurance. The building was owned by Abram dorris. It was valued at $660 with $400 insurance: FARMERS ARE BUSY/ Cotton U Boing Pkated Arow*d Safe. Bagvillo.—Corn I* Up. Seiglingville, April 7.—The fanaen arpnisd here are going ahead with their work. Corn is up and looking green. Cotton is being planted. Mr. O. W. Barker is ahead of the other truck growers in this neighborhood, having raed his cucumbers last week. The Rev. Bass preached an eloquent sermon here Sumbiy to an attentive congregation. One candidate wee re ceived for baptism. ; . ^ <7 Mr. J. W. Augley and daughter^ Misses Kittie and Daisy, of Big Fork, visited Miss Jennie Barker Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. J: W. Boyles are sorry to hear of her serieas illness and hope for her a quick re covery. ; ^ little Misses Gladys and Olive Barker and Master Rollins Barker, of Allendale, were visitors at tile home of Mr. O. W. Barker recently. Master Luman Hayes, of Barnwell, visited relatives here last week. Mrs. J. S. Ferguson end two chOdrsa Miss Lela and Master James, of Ap pleton, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Youngblood Sunday. Among the out-of-town visitors here Sunday were Messrs. J. B. Harley, of Kline, Paul Thomas, of Big Fork, and Malcolm Moody, of Allendale. SMALL BLAZE SATURDAY. MUST BEGIN SERVICE. en route. &Ir. Peeples leaves a-widow, nine childrpn and a large number of friends to mourn his loss. tioner has title in fee in the land in question, t|ie boundaries of which are | registered, and an order is entered directing the clerk to make an entry of )v burying ground Thursday afternoon the title upon a book set apart for the Meyer's Mill: Jane Boiles. Morris: J I Hutto, G H Morris. Olar: Sarah M Johns. Seigling: Rebecca Ferguson, Hays. Snelling: Sarah E Tarrance. Sycamore: Martha J Brant. Tuten: Rebecca Johns. Williston: Lena^ Fahning, Sarah Fanning, Elsie Hair, M O Johnson. Total, 35. E E I ' Masonic honors, the Revs. W. L. ^Wi'oTTOb'iiwg^'BwifT 1 "if. n ’CTirram;'’ {line, conducting the funeral ser- 1 vices in the presence of a largp mn- course of sorrowing 'relatives and friends. The death of this good man, who was loved and honored for his sterling worth, has robbed the county of one whose place will be hard to fill. '' .. si registered title secured te. Missionary Day. A very attractive program has been arranged for the. Missionary Day at the “Thereafter for all time the certificate iiLregiatratjon stands as A guaoaifcKjat the soundness of the title -frermatter how.often the land may change hands, afternoon at 4 JO. The program will or how»much it may be sub-divided, '• consist of recitations, dialogues and no further examination of the title, singing and the information in the pro* with the always greater or less expense gram will be interesting and valuable, attaching thereto, is ever required.” All are cordially- invited to attend. »’* Will Wed Soon.. Ellenton, April 4.—Much interest centres around the approaching mar riage of Miss Nellie Dunbar to Wil liam Bush on Tuesday, April 21, in the Ellenton Baptist church. Miss Dunbar is a social favorite, not only in Ellenton but in various other sections of this State, where she has visited and made warm friends. She is the daughter of the late James R. and Lynch Prioleau Dunbar, members of one of - the oldest and most distin guished families of the low country of this State. Miss Dunbar’s marriage will occur upon the anni versary of her mother’s marriage. Mr. Bush is ' a popular young business man, former ly of this toete, whose splendid char acter and buainess ability have made ior -tum many wans- -friends. - 'young couple wlTmake their home in Georgia. ; > Postal Department Promise* Batesburg— Allendale Route. Washington, April 7.—The sectihd assistant postmaster general today promised Representative Byrnes im mediately to take up the matter of se- establishing the mail service l^tween Batesburg and Allendale. Though an order was issued for this service some time ago, it has been delayed because of the failure of the railroad to furnish a mail car. Believing that sufficient time has elapsed to enable them to secure this car, the department will take the matter up with j the railroad, urging them to commence the service at once. \ » Store* to Close Early. We, the undersigned merchants, agree to close our stores at 6 JO P. M. from April 20th to Auguit 15th, 1914, Saturdays excepted: Moseley & Falkenstein, Lemon Brqs.,„ J. A. Porter, C. A. Cave, Home_Furniture Co., K Jake Levy, L. Cohen, R. W. Dicks k Son, B. Mazursky, C. F. Molair, Jas. M. Caldwell, L: C. Tobin. Fire om Root of Baptist Parsonage Was Quickly Subdued. The Barnwell volunteer fire-figfaten were called into service Saturday after noon when it was discovered that the Baptist parsonage was on fire. The blaze was started by ftparka falling from a chimney onto the roof, which waa extremely dry. The fire waa quickly subdued, the damage amounting to only a few dollars, which ia coyered by insurance. This is the second fire scare within a week. Adveitisad Letter*. Letters remaining in the Post Office and advertised April 6th, 1914. ; HAL*. 4. James Andrews, J. C. Beard, Thot) Donaldson, F. B. Ellis Jr., Geo German, N. B. Ding, Willie Jenkins, Boby Ua- sery. F KHALI. Miss Jimmie Andrews, Miss Quin- nite Dantzler, Mrs. Mabel Ellis, Mr. It Mrs. Roderick Melver, Miss Berthe Still. raoH dead lettin omck. Lee Ashley. Persons calling for these letters win please say advertised. _ S. B. Moseley, P. M. To Confer Dogru* Hannon) will confer \ candidates number of visiting peeled to he present. Messrs. 5 No. 17, A. F. M., (. M. degree on three (Thursday.) -X are Fanners Union Merc. Co. by W. T. Ay cock. spire Moore and B. Mr. Willie Caitiff, of Brunswick, Ga., is the guest of relatives and friends here. ' ' * ' . “ , V Mr. M. S. Hair, of Elko Route No. 1, was in town Thursday and called very cleverly'at this office. \ inn P, Davies. Reeves' -Ns Mr. L..G. Stivender, of who snM probably be in the nee 1 office of Suf a viaitor here i ..n% -j. mm ■