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y 1 " ) •" ■ >' 4< Ju»t Llk« a M«mb«r of the Family" ’ij r- m. xxxvii BARNWELL, S. C. MAY 21. I91A ■■ ■ li ■ > ■ NO. 38 REFORM OF THE PRIMARY IS THE MAIN QUESTION BARNWELL HIGH SCHOOL WILL CLOSE MAY 29TH State Democratic Convention to Tacklo Problem.—Pouibile Officer*. | Columbia, May 17.—More interest than usual centres in the meeting of the Democratic State Convention, on Wednesday, at noon. The Convention will be called to order by John Gary Evans, chairman of the State Democra- 1 tic executive committee. The sessions will be held in the hall of the House of Representatives and 336 delegates, representing every county in the State, will make up the membership of of the Convention. The temporary and permanent pre- COMMON PLEAS COURT ' CONVENED HERE MONDAY GENERAL MOORE IS WELL PLEASED WITH OUTLOOK Be Commencement Exerdtei Will HeM in t^e Opera Hou*e. Invitations are out fo the commence ment exercises of the Senior Class of the Barnwell High School, which will take place in the Opera House on Fri day evening, May 29th, at 8 o’clock. The number of graduates this year is unusually large. The class roll is as follows: Misses Emilie Lillian Blanton, Laura Clary, Mary Louise Hogg, Thelma Mazursky, Nora Owens, Harriett Florella Patterson, Catharine Louise Porter, Messrs. John Ingram Bronson, Thomas Dallis Creighton, Jr., siding officers of the Convention have WHUUm. Belcher HQJmes^-EfinxArllmE. not yet been determined upon, but will jjikely be agreed on before the hour for the Convention to assemble/ There is talk in Columbia that James A. Hoyt, of this city, clerk of the House of Representatives, may be put forward for permanent president. The name of Dr. George B. Cromer, of Newberry, has been suggested for temporary pres ident, and some are advocating Sen ator Alan Johnstone, of Newberry, for the permanent head. Others may be selected, as that is a matter which will JlJcelybe agreed on at a conference ^||k>r to Wednesday noon. ^^pfefore permanent organization is af- WCTed, the contest from Charleston County, will have to be settled. There are two sets of delegates from Charleston, each claiming to be legal, and the first matter after the Conven- tiora assembles will be for the appoint ment of a committee on credentials, which will hear and dispose of this contest. As far as known, there will be no other contest besides the one from Charleston. Primary Reform. Reform of the primary will be the big issue before the Convention and at this stage is the only proposition which will cause any prolonged discussion and debate. There is an apparent de termination to reform the primary and amend the rules so as to further safe guard the elections, but out of this two distinct wings of the dominant majority have developed. One wing wants the same rules gbv- - erning the general election applied to the primary, in short, require a regis tration certificate and poll receipt. This wing is headed by John J. McMahan and the delegation from Richland County, which goes instructed to this Price. The olass motto is very appro priate—“Finished—Yet Beginning.” The school exhibition will be held in the class-rooms of the Graded School building, where muen of the written work of the year will be on display for the inspection of visitors. Patrons of the school are urged to attend this part of the program especially. The hours will be from 10 to 11:30. At 11:- 30 the school with its guests will as semble in the chapel of the Graded School, at which time there will be speeches and songs by the children. The promotion and distinction lists will be read also. SE1GL1NGVILLE NEWS. Four Young Men Escaped Injury When Buggy Turned Turtle. Seiglingville, May 18.—Messrs. H. J. Moody, J. P. Moody, R. W. Youngblood and Cope Allen went to the Savannah River last week on a fishing trip, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bates, of Allen dale, spent the week-end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Boyles. f 'Miss Maude Youngblood spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. J. S. Ferguson, of Appleton. Mrs. R. P, Mims, of Blackville, is spending the week with her son, Mr. L. R. Mims, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Harden, of Big Fork,; spenta short while with relatives and friends here Saturday. Miss Myrick^of Allendale, spent the week-end with Miss Ruby Myrick. The many friends of Mr. O. W. Bar ker are glad to know that he has recov ered from his recent illness. Mrs. H. J. Moody and little T. S. are spending a few days with her par- W. Anderson, of Only Civil Cate* Will B« Tried.—Sct- eral Case* Di*po*ed of. The May term of the Court of Com mon Pleas for Barnwell County con vened here Monday morning with Judge Hayne F. Rice, of Aiken presid ing.* The following cases have been disposed of up to the time The People closes its forms: Savannah Trust Co. vs. T. F. Hogg, verdict for the - defendant. Citizens Bank vs. J. K. Still, Ethel Folk Still and Evelyn Still, continued. The Nellwood Lumber Co. vs. J. B. Martin, verdict for the plaintiff as fol lows: ‘‘We find for the plaintiff the property in dispute .nr in case a dfi-. livery cannot be had the value thereof, $749.28.” ^ A verdict was also found for the plaintiff in the case of G. W. Greene, Jr., vs. A. J. Harter, as follows: “We find for the plaintiff the property in dispute or in case delivery cannot be had $383.90.*’ B. E. Woodward vs. J. M. Weathers- bee, verdict for the plaintiff, $200 actual damages and $100 punitive dam ages. The case of B. R. Myrick, administra tor, vs. C. & W. C. Ry. is on trial. Extra Venire. The following extra venire of petit jurors was drawn Monday morning: W D Hartzog, R. H. Lutz, T E Cum mings, A D Connor, Tom Garrison, W F Holmes, H, R. Morris, W E McNab, F M Gook, ^HStitt, Rich«rd McAllister. Ha* Received Endorsement of Officer* of National Guard. Gen W. W. Moore was at home Mon-s day, after a recent visit to Washington in the interest of the National Guard. When asked about the outlook for his re-election this summer, General Moore appeared 4 very optimist^. In discussing the matter with a represen tative of this paper he said in part: “I am very much encouraged in re gard to my re-election this summer. I have recently completed a tour of the State, inspecting the National Guard and have had an opportunity to see the offioere-and-menibert of the w •end. The other wing opposes going this ents, Mr. and Mrs. G far and advocates amendments along Dunbarton. the line of a re-enrollment of voters in J Messrs. Allen Myrick/ Norman Wil- every club, allowing a voter to place Hams, Archie Barker and Harry H. his name on only one club roll, and Youngblood narrowly escaped serious provide for the closing of the books at injury Sunday when the mule they were, each club some thirty days before the driving became frightened and turned first primary and the filing of a quali- ! the buggy over, throwing the occupants fiedTist with the clerk of Court, orlout. None were hurt beyond receiving some responsible officer. They would a few bruises, also carry with it the right of the ) . , ♦ ♦ executive committee to purge the rolls ^nd give them the right to hear and of contests and protests, in case |er fells he has a grievance in tter of registration. As to which plan will be adopted re mains to be determined. It is^said that about half of the delegates come in structed for primary reform. WILL ENLARGE PLANT. Barnwell Oil Mill to Make Much Needed Addition*. Manager William E. McNab, of the Barnwell Oil Mill, stated to a represen tative of The People Monday morning ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY ganized militia as well’as other prOihi- nent citizens, and the assurances of support I have received, along with an endorsement of my past two adminis trations, have been most gratifying. "Four years ago when first a candi date for Adjutant and. Inspector Gen eral, I promised the voters of the State to attempt to accomplish certain things. I feel that under the circum. stances which have existed, I have done all that was possible and believe that during the next two years the plan^for the betterment of the Nation al Guard which I haye made will have been largely carried out. “My administration has been through ly a businesslike one. I have per fected a system of records both as to drills and property accountability. The standard of the National Guard has BARNWELL BAPTIST ASSN. UNION MEETINGS, MAY 30 j- r LITTLE GIRL KILLED BY MOWING MACHINE Will Meet at EdUta, Loot Branch, Salt- kehatchie and Caorga’a Creak. The* following is the program of the Barnwell Baptist Association, which meets at the Edisto, Long Branch, Saltkehatchie and Gecrge’s Creek Churches on May 30: Baptist Position. 1. Our source of life and teaching. a. God. He gave us our being.— Acts 17:28.'‘ He gave us a salvation.—1 Jo. 5:11. b. Jesus. He is also Messiah and Lord.-Mk. 9:7; Mt. 7:21. c. The Bible. God gave us the Seieda Creech, 6 Yam Old, Mat Eatal Accident Mendty. A most distressing accident, in which the victim was Saluda Creech, the little six-year old daughter of Mr. Creech, occurred in the section of this county Saturday morn ing. Mr. Creech was cutting oats with mowing machine in a field near his home and his little daughter had car ried him some fresh drinking water. She remained standing near the ma chine, when the mules became un manageable and dashed off. The sharp blade of the wnachine completely aev-. 3 Pet. liMf-a-Tim. O.lO/tTrAml erefl one "uTEeTTeet and cut the other one almost off. A physician was hastily summoned and Uie little sufferer was rushed to a Columbia hospital, where air operation was performed. Her injuries proved fatal, however, and the little pure white spirit returned to its Maker early Sun day morning. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the an* tire county in their great loss. The Hon. R. M. Mixton Moke* Formal Announcement to Voter*. The Hon. R. M. Mixson, of Williston, makes his formal announcement to the voters of his candidacy for Congress from the Second District in this issue. He was in town Monday, having just returned from a tour of the counties in the Northern part of the district and ex pressed himself as feeling very much gratified over the reception that he is receiving. He was invited to speak at the closing exercises of the Zore High School in Saluda County and delivered a short but impressive address on edu cation. He is now on his way to the lower part of the district, whefe he will re main for several days. per AUTO BROKE MULE’S LEG. that he wi '--fthis. summer, bi date and greatl^ Two batteriei even-} each, of the lat cleaner feeders, ses are among th . . Scott-Woodward. Aiken, May 16.—Wednesday ing at 8 o’clock at White Pond, this 1 county, Miss Leila Scott and Rutledge Woodward were married at the home made and the new machinery will be of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.. in operation in time for the 1914 cotton P? Scott, the Rev. W. M. Jones of Wil- crop liston performing the ceremony in a In making these additions to his sonrffe new machinery hging his piant up-to- increasing its output, of three 70-saw gins improved type with nd two double pres- improvements to be Mr. Johnton Black, Jr., Lott Valuable Animal Last Week. ' An automobile, owned by Mr. D. O. Fanning, of Blackville and driven by his son, ran over a mule near Barn well Friday morning breaking the right hind leg in two places. The mule, which was hitched to a plow, was standing by the side of the road and just as the car approached, became un manageable and backed in front of the moving automobile, receiving such se vere injuries that it had to be killed. Mr. Black valued the animal at $300 and the loss is a heavy one on him, pecially &t this season of the year. es- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS. very impressive manner. gin ning department, Mr. McNab is merely Though a quiet home affair and at- ‘ keeping abreast of this section, his tended by only a few intimate friends company being entirely satisfactory and the immediate families of the bride | with past business and the prospects and grooi#the wedding was a pretty for an increased future patronage, affair. The bride wore a beautiful coat Two Will Be Held Here June 13 for Cancer* at Hilda and Baldoc. The United States Civil Service Com mission announces two open competi tive examinations to be held at Barn well on June 13th, as a result of which it is expected t6 make certification to fill vacancies at Hilda and Baldoc. Further information can be had from the post master at Barnwell. White Pond Personal*. , White Pond, S. C., May 17.-Miss Lillie -Crum, of Orangeburg, is here to her sister, Miss Emma suit with hat to match. She is a young woman of many graces add accomplish ment^ and because of her lovable dis position and excellent traits of charac- 1 on a v i s jt ter has endeared herself to a wide 1 Crum. ■circle of friends. The groom is a son j Mrs. Ann Scott has returned from of the late Dr. John M. Woodward ,of Savannah, where she was visiting her Montmorenci, who holds a responsible i son> Mr. W. B. Scott. — position at the Cedar Creek farm of] Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bell have re- Thomas Hitchcock, where Mr. and turned from a pleasant trip to Miami, Mrs. Woodward will make their home, i pi a-) where they went on a visit to The decorations of the Scott home, their daughter, were artistic and tasteful, then cere j Mrs. Eveline Walker has returned to mony being performed under a arch-1 her home here after spending some of vines and cut flowers. After the ^ time in Angusta, and her many friends ceremony delightful refreshments were are delighted to have her home again, served by Misses Lucile Scott, Laura j M r. John Nixon is here among rela- # ward and Masters Edwin Owens tives. He has been for several years 1 ' ' Enter* Wert Point. J. A. Stansell of Elk'o, who has re ceived an appointment upon examina tion to West Point, will leave for that point soon. He ranked second in his congressional district and ranked third in the State, out of 28 contestants. This examination was held December 30, 1913. He will be 20 years old in Au- : gust. He enters there June 15 and will not be allowed to come home for three years. It takes four years for gradua tion and four years for service in naval life. He will be appointed sec ond lieutenant at end of graduation. He is at'present a student'at the Uni versity of South Carolina. been greatly increased by a strict forcement of all laws relating to militia. . ‘41 suggested and agitated the es tablishment of a State rifle range and moblization camp, and by earnest and persistent work secured the necessary appropriatian to purchase the land near Columbia and have same properly equipped. I am also gratified to say that I have been able to have the ap propriation for the maintenance of the National Guard increased 331-3 cent since going into office. “Four years ago I realized the neces sity of Federal pay for the National Guard for services rendered at their home stations, and since that time have advocated this measure and have exerted every energy to secure the enactment of this law. At a meeting of the Adjutants General held in Washington in January a bill to this effect was ageed upon and is now ready to be presented to Congeess. I have every reason to believe the bill wil! pass at its next session. Should this bill "become law it* will assure be yond a reasonable doubt a decidedly higher 1 degree of efficiency in the or ganized militia. “I have always stood for everything that would contribute to a well organ ized, throughly efficient and well dis ciplined National Guard. My record for the past four years bears out this statement and I feel confident that the voters of the State will endorse my administration at the polls next Au gust.” General Moore was unanimously en dorsed by the Barnwell County Con vention iri session here on the 4th inst., and his friends are well pleased with the prospects for his re-electiqn. the Holy* Spirit, 2. Our Doctrine. a. Its source.—Gal. 1:12. b. The test of doctrine.—1 Tim. 6:3. c. Jts value: To bring us to God; To sanctify life; To make us useful. 3. How have Baptists used their pri vileges. a. For pride and show? ‘ b. For our edification, fortification, sanctification? c. For dissemination and conquest? Speakers. At Edisto Church; 1. W. R. McMil lan, Bunyan Bolen. 2. W. G. Britton,' E. A. McDowell. 3. E. A. McDonell, W. G. Britton, W. R. McMillan. Missionary sermon., At Long Branch Church; 1. F. H Funderburk,G.E. Birt. 2. Geo. Hopkins, s R. -R. Johnsloiv J. T, Gntbbsr& • Fc H. Funderburk, W. H. Hutto, Geo. Hop kins. , Missionary sermon: F. H. Funder burk. ' At Saltkehatchie Church: 1. W. L. Hayes, T. J. Dedr, W. H. Simpson. 2. J. R. Cullom, O. W. Barker. 3. W. H. Simpson, Wyman Manuel. Missionary sermon: J. R. Cullum. At George’s Creek Church: 1. J. D Huggins, Wm. Cave, C. C. Ellzey. 2. W. D. Heckle, S. G. Mayfield, Lawton Proveau. 3. J. D. Huggins, W. D. Heckle, Paul Bolen. Missionary sermon: W. D. Heckle. FAIRFAX FACTS AND FANCIES WILL HELP COTTON GROWER ionroe Woodward. BImm Name* Dean. - 'Columbia, May 16.—Col. A*. H. Dean- f GreenviUerwas to, day appointed by Governor please, as « member of the board of regents to succeed the late Cbl. John M. Cannon, of Laurens. This completes the board. in .Texas Mexico. and across the border in Censu* Director Resign*. Washington, May 18.—W. J. Harris, of Georgia, to-day tendered to Secre tary of Commerce Redfield his resig nation as director of the census, in Senator Smith Teacne* the Farmer to Know Hi* Good*. Washington, May 18.^—In connection with the passage by the Senator to-day of his amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill, making available immediately upon the enactment of the bill an appropriation of $100,000 to place a set of samples of Government stand ards of cotton, with a set of yarns made from these samples, at every local cotton market in^fhe South, Sena tor E. D. Smith said: “I did this because the farmers who sell their cotton are ,at the mercy of the buyer as to what grade their cot ton is, and at the mercy of the buyer as to the value' of each grade as com pared with the other grades. With a set of these standized samples each farmer who goes to a market can com pare his own cotton with the samples furnished by the Government and de termined what grade he has. He can then refer to the yarns made frt>m the grade that his cotton happens to be, and determine its relative value to the other grades. In other words, this ap propriation will furnish him with the same knowledge thatfevery mill man Local Talent to Praaont “Topay Tarry” Thursday Evening. _ Fairfax, May 16,—Mr. and Mrs. Drawdy Sadler and Mr. Smith of Olar are guests of Mrs. John Harier. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Boltin have re turned to their home in Gainesville, Fla., after spending two weeks with the latter’s mother, Mrs. C. M. Comp ton. Mrs. H. A. Brant is now with her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Compton. Miss Penny Thomas visited here .recently. Probbie Hiers of Ehrhardt was guest here last week. Mrs. L. O. Browning, who has spent some time here with Mrs. C. Davis, has gone to Olar to visit. Mesdames J. F. Lightsey and W. M Lightsey will give a linen shower oq May 20, complimentary to Miss Ken ney, a June bride. Mrs. Sam Jenkins of Birmingham Ala., is visiting Mrs. Sallie Jenkins. The Rev. and Mrs. Keff Smith of Beaufort and Reed Smith of Columbia were guests of Mrs. Sallie sanders on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rivers qre spending some time with their sister, Mrs. Nat Weekley. “Topsy Turvy” will be given in the school auditorium Thursday evening for the benefit of church furnishings, by home talent. CULTIVATION OF MINT. Two South Carolina Grower* Clear $600 an Aero on an Average. An interesting story of the cultiva tion of mint by Rev. R. G. Shannon house of Edgefield, who is said to clear $600.00 an acre, makes mention of Mr Barnabus Bryan of Beaufort, who said to average the same amount from a five-acre mint patch. The account follows: “Mr. Barnabus Bryan of Beaufort, C., is another man who is successful the raising of mint. Formerly he had but one acre planted, but now he has five acres set out. He averages a net income from each acre of about $600. In one week he cut 4,000 bunches which he sold for $125.” ^ and every buyer has, and,- therefore, put hftn on an equal footing, with them. The Seareon Furniture Company of order tq enter the contest for the With this knowledge he shonM demawF Allendale has been chartered wtth'*»**Demqcrattc-t|grnfrfaff5fl fdf Tjtffirrg^'gr'TlfmTOT capital of $5,000. The officers are W. Georgia. cotton.’ every grade of his Card of Thank*. We, the members of the Civic League, desire to thank the Mayor am Wardens of Barnwell for their Uniform to better the conditions in BARNWELL MEDICOS MET IN WILLISTON RECENTLY Will Mart Here the First Tueeday in Each Menth.—Perseonl*. Williston, jMay 18.—The Barnwell County - Williston on the 6th inst After a ‘ decided that the Association abonld meet in Barnwell the first Tuesday in each month, the members were enter tained at a barbecue dinner by Dr. W. C. Smith. Miss Willie Wolff, who has been teaching at Sylvania, Ga., surprised her parents and friends, who were expecting her home for the summer, by announo- ng her marrage, which occurred Sunday, the 10th inst A Jennie June wedding will be pre sented at the school house Tuesday night under the auspices of the local chapter, U. D. C. The Philathea Class gave a delightful entertainment at the home of Mrs. T. d. Willis Friday night Each meaa- ber was allowed to invite a friend. Games were played and delicious re freshments were served: The closing exercises of the Williston High School will occur Friday, the 22nd inst. Miss Mary Rich, 'who has been teaching in the school for several years and who has been elected principal for the coming year, will take a summer course at Columbia University, New York. Williston has-two citizens, Mrs. Ann Matthews and Mr. William Smith, who remember when rope cables were used on the S. O. Railroad instead of brakes to control the speed of trains. Mrs. Matthews is 76 and Mr^Smith 83 years of age. TneyDourTalk entertainingly of the days long gone. Miss Beatrice Scott, who has been teaching in Edgefield County, is at home for the vacation. Mrs. W. D. Black has just returned from Augusta, where she has been with her sister, Mrs. Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Greene of North Augusta spent the week-end’with rela tives. -- -> The friends of Mr. W. A. Willis will be pleased to know that, he is improv ing after a week’s serious illness. Mr. Tom Matthews is up, after an Al ness of several months. His friends hope to see him able to take charge of his R. F. D. route again very spon. ElUnton Personal*. Ellenton, May 14.—Mrs. Brabham and little son of Olar, are visiting her sister, Mrs. T. R. Miller. Mrs. H. M. Cassels was called to Au gusta last Saturday on account of the illness of her little niece, Mrs. R. C. Davenport’s little child. Miss Gussie Miller was confined to her bed with fever several days this week. W. E. Ashley spent several days this week in Atlanta. ,.u- = *■ J. M. Barron left Monday for a few days stay at Millettville. Mr. David Bush was in Augusta Wednesday and Thursday. " Mr. Joe Ashley was in Columbia sev eral days Uiis week on business. (9 Barnwell H. • Harden, president and treasurer’ | and W. A. Seujson, vice-president and secretary. Col. Leroy Molair has returned from Mr. A. H. Portpr, of Columbia, a pleasant vjipit to Sullivan’s Island. J ,a visitor here this week. - was conditions and sincerely hope that this action on their part will wiE for us the united support of every child in the city. Mr*. Lacia Lrtt. Mrs. Lucia Lott, aged about 30 years, died at a hospital in Augusta Monday night, following an operation. Her body was carried to her former home hr Elko and buried Wednesday morn ing. One of the best helps toward keep ing milk clean is the use of man; woman. and , a partially closed top for i i4. keeps most of the dirt out ef I