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fl. XXXVII M Ju«l Like a Member of Ihe Family" BARNWELL, S. C. JUNE 4, 1914 IMPORTANT MEETING WAS HELD BY EX. COMMITTEE Reaolutioiu Pasted by Body in Session • Here Monday. Nearly all of the Democratic clubs in Barnwell County were represented at an important meeting of the County Democratic Executive Committee, held in the Court House Mon day. Chairman R. C. Kirkland, of Barnwell, presided. When the ques tion of defining the club district boun daries was brought up much interest was manifested by the members, some of whom wanted the boundaries defi nitely set out by lines whilejothers con tended that this was impracticable. After much discussion the following resolution was offered by Capt. W. D. Black, of Williston, and adopted by the committee: Resolutions. “Be it resolved: That the under standing of the County Executive Committee is, and it is so ordered, that the club committees of enrollment are instructed to enroll on the voting list such voter as they are satisfied lives nearest to the voting precinct to which he applies for enrollment; and that the club territory of each district is estab- « d by this test.” lather resolution introduced by Black and adopted by the coihmittee requires the club secretaries to deliver to the chairman of the execu tive committee all old voting lists and books on or before the delivery of the new books. The new books will be ready for delivery Saturday, June 6th\ The resolution is as follows: “Resolved: That each club secretary be required to deliver to the chairman of the county executive committee all old voting lists and club rolls on or before the delivery of the new books, and that the secretaries are requested to call and deliver in person, or send in said rolls and receive the new books, on Saturday, June 6th.’ SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ ENTERTAINED riVES 5T WEEK -R. I. Gave Reception at Fairfax Hotel. Manning Spoke. Fairfax, May 30.—Miss Annie Lou Williams and brother, Albert, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams this week. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Williams visit ed their parents, near Jenny, last week. a There was a reception given at the Fairfax hotel Monday afternoon by tr.e wives of the trustees of the high school. The speaker, R. I. Manning, Mrs. L. L. Sanders, the teachers and the nine graduates were present. A salad, then a sweet course was served and the evemng^wai a pleasant one. Miss Rosa Platts of Hickory Grove is visiting Miss Sadie Harter. Mrs. Lily Preacher gave a sociable Tuesday evening in honor of the grad uates and their friends. Mesdames McDaniel and Foster of Augusta are visiting Mrs. H. M. Harve- ley. Mrs. Luther Barber is spending the week with Miss Maude Barber. ’ John Knight, who for many years has worked on a railroad in another State, promised his daughter, Miss Alma, that when she was graduated at Winthrop college he would give up that work and live here, she keeping house for him. So now that cherished hope is about to be realized. Upon leaving Savannah Mr. Knight was presented with a handsome piece of silver by the railroad company in appreciation of his §eiyices. * Mr. Garage and son of Charleston and Walter Stone motored here and | spent Wednesday with G. D. Sanders. Miss Zelle Loadholt left for Johnston j Monday, where she will attend the wedding of Miss Flora Kenney. Fairfax amateurs will present their play, “Topsy Turvy,” in Allendale on i the evening of June 3. BARNWELL UGH SCHOOL ENDS SUCCESSFUL TEAR GROUP S BANKERS MET AT BAMBERG LAST WEEK Lagre The next question to come before the ■ Mrs - Julia Harter spent some time committee was whether or not Senator Patterson had automatically vacated his position as State Senator from Barnwell County by accepting a position as physician in charge of the State Hos pital for the Insane at State Park. with friends in Ulmer recently. Misses Maude and Julia Speaks of Varnville have been here visiting thf ir brothers. Miss Hattie Dowling, who won the scholarship medal commencement, re- After much discussion it was decided ^>rned to Varnville today, to refer ihe matter to the Hon. C. A. i Smith, president of the Senate, the following resolutions being adopted: j “Resolved: That it is the opinion of the County Executive Committee that the office of State Senator has been made vacant by the Senator’s accept- ; ance of another office of honor and profit,, and the county chairman is instructed to request the president of the Sente to rule on this case in time for this committee to order the vacancy filled at the regular primary election in { Only two cases were tried during the August.’ i second and last week of the May term A«»e«stnenu. | of the Court of Common Pleas for this Pledges must he filed and assess- county, which adjourned sine die Sat- ments paid by the candidates for county urday. They are as follows: offices not later than 12 o’clock on July ; Henrietta Cave, et al., vs. Evans / ik,* - The assessments are as follows: Cave, et al., verdict for the defend- *•# 120; Legislator, $10; Supervi- a»t. _ ,#!0; Superintendent of Educa-! J. Allen Tobin vs. Barnwell Lumber tfoo, $20; Judge of Probate, $20; Audi- Co., verdict for the plaintiff for the tor, $10; Treasurer, $10; Magistrate, amount of money in bank, $1073.06. Crowd Attended Commenment Exercise* Friday Evening. The Barnwell High School closed what is conceded to be one of its most successful years with commencement exercises in the Opera House Friday evening. The house was packed,many in the audience being forced to stand. The graduating class this yeaV was one of the largest of recent years, there being seven young gentlemen who received diplomas. The essays were well prepared an delivered in a manner highly pleasing to the* audience. The program was as follows: 1. Invocation: Rev. A. E. Evison. 2. Class Essay,.History of Barnwell: Miss Emilee Blanton. 3. Class History: Miss Nora Owens. 4. Song, Lucia"Santa:”. Class of Girls. 5. Class Prophecy: Miss Flossie Pat terson. 6. Class Will: Miss Louise Porter. ' i 7. Song, “Jolly Girls:” Fifth and Sixth Grade Girls. 8. Valedictory: Miss Thelma Mazur- sky. 9. Delivery of Diplomas: Chairman George H. Bates. _ 10. Farewell Song. 11. Benediction: Rev. Evison. Although' no prizes had been offered, Miss Elizabeth Burckhalter, of the ninth grade, had shown such profi ciency in history that her teacher, Miss Timberlake, presented her with a reward for her efforts, while Miss Carter rewarded little Miss Loulie Moore of the second grade, for her high stand ing in scholorship and deportment. The awards were made by Col. Harry D. Calhoun, in his usual jolly way. Prof. Allen took occasion to mention the remarkable record made by Miss Thelma Mazursky, who maintained an average of 99 per cent, on all of her studies during the entire school year. This, he said, was almost unprece dented. It is to be regretted that Prof. Allen and his entire corps of efficient assist ants did not elect to remain here another year, but the affairs of the school are in capable* hands and the patrons are assured of an excellent faculty for the ensuing school year. Mr. and Mrs. Jones Williams and Thos. Williams were recent guest of Mrs. Julia Harter. Mrs. Robt. Williams and Miss Wil liams of Allendale visited Mrs. S. Jen kins recently. COMMON PLEAS COURT OVER Only Two Cases Were Tried During Ihe Entire Second Week. $3. The next term for this county will be the Court of General Sessions, Judge To Open At Williston. Six campaign meetings will be held Hice, of Aiken, presiding, in July. this year, the first meeting to be held; * * * at Williston on July 22. Tbe complete ' Messrs. Jas. J. Ray and Z. L. Madden itinerary is as follows: Williston, Wednesday July 22d. Blackville, Thursday July 23d. • Dunbarton, Wednesday July 29th. Barnwell, Thursday July 30th. Fairfax, Friday July 31st. Allendale, Saturday August 1st. - Club Enrollment Committee. Allendale: A. T. Allen, W. A. Chav- ■ous, W. W. Speights. Books open at Speights store/ Blackville: C. J. Fickltng, S. R. Boy- leston, A. B. Hair. Books open at Hair’s store. Barnwell: E. L. Patterson, W. H. Duncan, E. W. Holman. Books open in the Clerk of Court office. Baldoc: (Not represented at conven tion.) ’ " • Bennett Springs: J. J. Cochran, W. A. Meyer, W. P. Bailey. Books open at residence of J. J. Cochran. j of Healing Springs, 1 business Saturday. were in town on Sr., ,H D. Best. Books open at Bank of | Kline. | Reedy Branch: J. M. Grubbs. W. H i Black, W. S. Grubbs. Books open at J. M. Grubb’s residence. Red Oak: O. C. Baxley, W. B. Parker W, L. Baxley. Books open at W. B. Parker’s store, Snelling. | Rosemary: J. M. Weathebrsee, P. F. Parker, J. W. Folk. Books open at P. F. Parker’s residence, j Siloam: J. W.Bates, W. P. Morris,' W. P. Satlders. Books onen at Yenome j dedot. ' j Sycamore No 1: (Not represented! at convention.) | Sycamore No 2: J. A. Goddson, —. —. j Anderson, B. R. Loadholt. Books open at Sycamore depot. i j, Williston: M. C. Kitchings, S. A. j Bull Pond: J. L.*Box, W. C^Gray, M. Wise, A. P. Givens. Books open at L. Middleton. Books open at Box’s office of M. C. Kitchings. j CROPS DAMAGED BY STORM Corn, Cotton and Gardens Suffered Sunday at Seiglingville. Seiglingville, June l.-A storm that swept over this section yesterday did considerable damage to crops and gar dens, beating down and breaking off the young corn and cotton at the ground. Miss Ruby Myrick is spending some time "visiting her sister, Mrs. F. M. Goodson, in Georgia. Miss Annie Laura Moody is visiting relatives in Barnwell this week. Miss Maude Youngblood spent the week-end with the Misses Weaver in Appleton. She was accompanied home today by Miss Ida Weaver. Mrs. W. A. Hays, of Barnwell, visited relatives here last week. Mr. L. R. Mims spent Sunday in Blackville. Among the visitors from Seiglingville to the McMillan school picnic Wednes day were Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Barker and Messrs. Archie Barker, Norman Williams and Allen Myrick. They re port an enjoyable outing. Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, of Appleton, stopped over here a short time this | morning while on her way home from Barnwell. 75 Delegatus Attend from 5 Counties.— H. D. Calhoun President. C ■ Baipberg, May 30.—The second an nual meeting of Group Five, South ^ olina Bankers’ Association, was held here yesterday at ndon. The meeting was called to order in Pythian Hall by R. F. Bryant, chairman, cash ier of the Bank of Orangeburg. The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. W. R. McMillan, pastor of the Bamberg Baptist Church, after wjiich H. C. Folk, president of the People’s Bank, extended a hearty welcome to the visiting bankers from Orangeburg, Barnwell, Hampton, Calhoun and Bam berg counties. Th^Hon J. A. Banks, president of the Home Bank, of St Matthews, responded in a happy and eloquent address on behalf of the visi tors, of whom about seventy-five were present, representing thirty-five banks of the group, seventeen being unrepresented. Principal Addresses, A comprehensive and instructive ad dress on “The Negotiable Instrument Law” was delivered by Dr. J. Nelson Frierson, professor of law in the Uni versity of South Carolina. This was followed by a discussion of “The Fed eral Reserve Act” by the Hon R. Good- wyn Rhctt, president of the People’s National Bank, of Charleston. These addresses were both entertain ing and instructive, and were listened to attentively by all who were present, and votes of thanks being extended the speakers. Several short addresses were made by members of the Association, after which the reports'of officers and com mittees were made. An election for officers was then entered into, the following were unanimously elected.' Officers Elected. H. D. Calhoun, of Barnwell, chair, man; J. A..Banks, of St Matthews, vice chairman; W. L. Glover, of Orange burg, secretary and treasurer,the latter being the only officer re-elected. The executive council was re-elected as follows: C. R. James Calhoun Coun ty; C. F. Rizer, Bamberg County; P. M. Buckingham, Barnwell County; W. P. Ellis, Hampton County, and W. B. Thompson, Orangeburg County. H. D. Calhoun, by virtue of his office as chairman, is also a member of the council. Edisto River Fish Fry. The meeting then adjourned, and the guests and visitors were taken in au tomobiles to the banks of the Edisto, where a delightful fish fry and stew, together with other good things, were served to the bankers and their friends. This was an unusual,but most delightful outing for many of those who have never attended one of the famous River fish fries and partaken of the delightful fish that abound in this stream and the toothsome “red horse” bread for which local cooks are famous. The day was most delightfully spent, it being hard to determime who en joyed it most, the guests or their hosts.*” . . - ELLENTON NEWS. for store. Double Pond: H. J. Croft, sJacob Delk, S. C. Still. Books open at Jacob Delk’s residence. Elko, Fairfax, Friendship: (Not re- KSEnted at convention) j.ur Mile: F. M. Youngblood, A, R. nbar, D. W. Brown. Books open at L It. Dunbar’s. residence. Hilda: A. P. Collins, Pierce 'Collins, F. D. Rowell. Books open at A. P. Col lin’s store. Hercules: F. L. Still, J. A. Morris, L. S. Still. Books open at J. A. Morris’ tesuUne*. . < ,>*v Kline: Victor Lewis, J. A. Jenkins Well Branch: Zouave, (Not repre-i sented) - * Secretary J. Henry Johnson requests : ; the presidents and secretaries of the clubs not present Monday to send him i by first mail to Allendale the names of i the enrollment committees and places where the books will be opened so that he may publish same. The books must be opened by Tuesday, June 9th. After a unanimous vote of thanks had been extended Chairman Kirkland for his earnest and proficient work as county chairman' and State committeeman, the committee : ed subject to his call. Board of Trustees Elects Principal Ensuing Year. Ellenton, May 30.—W. Y. Miller is visiting his brother at Rocky Ford, Ga, * Mrs. T. R. Miller and little son are Visiting her sister at Olar. C. W. Holly is spending a week or so in Nebraska. Miss Florence R. Bell left Monday for a visit in Charleston before returning to her home At Williamsburg. Misses Mamie and Louise Cassels and Miss Lide Bell visited the family of W. D. Black at Williston last week. Miss Lizzie Arrington visited friends at Allendale several days this week. Miss Marie Grieg, who has been visit ing Miss Ethel Dunbar, left Tuesday for her home in Florence. Mr. and Mrs. W. A Bailey and son, Lucius spent several days this week in Augusta. - -» - Miss Mamie Bush left this week a visit to friends and relatives at vide.- •, FAIRFAX MAN SHOOTS SELF for Wade H. Best Attempted to Take Own Life Thursday Night. Fairfax, May 29.—Wade H. Best, a white man abdut 35 years of age, shot himself aboufll o’clock last night with suicidal intent, inflicting a mortal wound. The deed was committed in a room of the Fairfax hotel, of which his sis ter, Miss Sue Best, is proprietress. He and a younger brother, Ben, were oc cupying the room and while the latter was asleep Wade removed a pistol from a bureau drawer and while lying with his back to the floor shot himself in the breast, the ball going through the body and into the flbor beneath. He be came conscious after shooting himself and told how he secured his brother’s pistol and the details of the deed. Mr. Best is well connected. He mar ried Miss Lena Compton about 12 years ago and went to Savannah to live. A few months ago Mr. Best came back j here, where he was born and reared, I leaving his wife and two children in j Savannah. He had been drinking a • great deal before and since he came back here and this probably accounts for his act, though so far as is known he has not stated why he wanted to die. He was said to be dying this morning. ; Later;\Mr. Best died from, the effects 1 of his wound Friday, ' WOULD BEAUTIFY COURT HOUSE SQUARE AND PARK Submit. City Council and Civic Lw tod Petition to Board. A petition was submitted to the County Board oFCommissioners, in be half of the Civic League and City Council of Barnwell, Tuesdry morning to “include in what is at present known as ‘Calhoun Park’ that portion of property on which the Court House is situate and the property adjacent thereto in one park.” No definite action was taken by the Commission ers, although two members of the Board expressed themselves as being heartily in favor of the proposed change, provided they have the legal right to take such a step. If the town is allowed to carry out the plans in view, a beautiful park wjll be made out of what is now an eye-_sore, not only to the citizens but to visitors. The Court House property and the Park would be enclosed with a handsome fence, the grounds would be graded, grass sown, flowers plant ed and walks laid out. Sidewalks would then be placed around the entire en closure. The sanction of the Commis sioners could not fail to meet with the approval of everybody. The petition is as follows: "To the Honorable Members of the County Board of Commissioners for Barnwell County: “The City Council, together with the Civic League, petitions your Honor able Body to allow them to include in what is at present known as “Calhoun Park,” that portion of property on which the Court House is situate and the property adjacent thereto in one park, in order that the same may be kept up and beautified by the City Authorities and Civic League of Barn well. Your petitioners are desirous of placing a permanent fence around this property, including both ‘Calhoun Park’ and the Court House property, and your petitioners will ever pray.” SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST HOLD A NEW ELECTION A Technicality Malms Previoas "'--j— Invalid, Say Bankers., On account of a slight'technicality, it is necessary that a new election be icld in the matter of voting $25,000 in bonds for the erection of a new school building in the Barnwell Graded School District, and a notice to this effect is >pblished elsewhere in this week’s issue of The People. The facts are these: The act under which the previous election was or dered provided that a. survey and plat be made of the district and filed with the Clerk of Court. Such a survey and plat was made in 1887 and since that time no change has been made in the boundaries. The Hon. George H. Bates, chairman of the board of trus tees, made an affidavit to this effect, which, together with the old plat, was filed with the Clerk. It now appears that, under a decision of the South Carolina Supreme Court, this is not sufficient, strict compliance with the letter of the law being necessary In order to make the election valid. A new survey will, therefore, be made, the election having alrekdy been or dered for Monday, June 15th. While the delay is annoying, there can be question as to the outcome of the new election, the voten having polled an overwhelming majority in favor of the bond issue at the March election. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM WILLISTON tS«r. Dr. Jones Preached ■son at Sandersville, Ga. Williston, June 1.—Mrs. W. R. Smith, of Wilmington, N. C., spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. W. M. Jones. Mrs. J. E. Kennedy and sister, Mrs. J. H. Davis, arrived here Sunday from Williamsburg, Va., where Mrs. Ken nedy has been visiting for several weeks. Mrs. D. L. Merritt and Mrs. Q. A. Kennedy are visiting relatives at John- sonville, S. C. Misses Mamie and Louise Cassels, of Ellenton, have returned home after pleasant visit to their aunt, Mrs. 'V D. Black. • Mrs. Annie Harley and Miss Emma went to Rock Hill Monday to be pres ent at the graduating exercises at Winthrop. Miss Sarah Harley was one of the graduates. Miss Edna Anderson spent the week end with Miss Rosina Matthews. Mrs. Willie Jackson, of Aiken, spent Sunday in Williston with friends. Dr. and Mrs. Reese, of North Augus ta, motored down to spend Sunday with relatives. # The Rev. W. M. Jones preached the commencement sermon in Sanders- vill, Ga., Sunday. His pdlpit was filled very acceptable by the Rev. J. D. Peacock. Dr. W, C. Smith was called in con sultation Monday with Dr. Matthews, of Denmark. Prof. Fred Parker left for his home Monday, after six yearcof faithful am satisfactory service as principal of the Williston High School. TEACH AT ALLENDALE. Year Af a meeting of the board of trustees ! Olar, May 2tX-Mr of fhe Ellenton graded school, J. B. Kearse announce and Mrs. J. J. » the approaching “WHITE CAPS’’INVADED BARNWELL ON TUESDAY School Faculty for Another Selected. Allendale, June 1.—The faculty for the Allendale school has been electee in full for next year.- The names are as follows: Superintendent, T. E. Crane; assistants, Misses Marie Keel, Alma Gouldman, Susie Dunbar, Eunice Williams, Katharine Bell, Mrs. Ellen Hatcher Jennie Montgomery; Mrs. Miller, music teacher. An additional building is to be put np during the summer. This is to be an annex to the old building. A modern heating plant and drinking fountain will be installed also. Commencement is now in progress and will be completed nefct Fri lay night. The year has been one of the mosi successful in the history of the school. The enrollment is 175 for this session. The average attendance is unusually good. Mayor Harlay, in Bakalf of Surrandar tha Kays. A number of “white caps” from va rious sections of the county made an assault on Barnwell Tuesday morning, quickly subduing the residents aad taking charge of the dty. But unlike the “white caps” that once struck ter ror to the souls of the hapless person on whom they made their midnight visit, this band was entirely welcome^ being composed of sweet-faced, in dustrious Tomato Club girls, under the supervision of Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, of Appleton, whose mission was one of enlightenment and encour- K ment, and the keys to tlfe city were ily handed over by Mayor J. F.mlla Harley, who gave them a most cordial welcome. Mr. Harley was followed by a num ber of other prominent gentlemen, who made very helpful talks and it is a matter for regret that lack of space for bids a detailed report of their addres ses. Of especial interest were the ad dresses delivered by Col. W. R. Elliott, State demonstration agent, and Prof. Nevin, of Clemson College. Their re marks were confined to the giving of helpful advice, not only to the young ladies, but to the farmers as welL Numerous anecdotes served t<v illus trate theiit points and to keep their audience interested. The other speak ers who addressed the assemblage were T. M. Boulware, Esq., and Col. Harry D. Calhoun, they being accorded strict attention. Miss Parrott, State agent, was present but did not make an address. A picnic dinner was then spread un der the beautiiul shade trees in the Circle and the “inner man” amply cared for. After dinner a canning demonstration was given by the young ladies. One df the features of the day was the automobile parade, headed by n band, which marched (if an automobile parade can be said to “march” j from the Southern depot to the Circle. The nm- chines were decorated in bright colors and presented a very pretty picture to the interested spectators. These meetings, which have become to be annual events, are of great in terest and help to those interested la the agricultural advancement of the county and it is to be regretted that the members of the Boy’s Corn Clubs do not show the same interest as do the girls of the Tomato Clubs. executive Kay of Lowndesville, was elected prin-’ marriage of their daughter,'Mildred, to e adjourn- cipal foknext year, succeeding H. H. George DuFYe Sanders, the marriage BniPiOn. v . i 4-rx niasso ¥■*•*«•> flA ’»!.«. -•ur. to take place June 30. The little 18-months old and Mrs. M. B. Hagood’ Columbia hospital for Mr. A. D. Hutto has been appointed week. For a time the lit temporary carrier on the new rural despaired of, but later route out of Hilda. -• * decidedly encouraging. A Good Mootiag. The union meeting held at George's Creek last week was a great success. After the delegates were enrolled it was found that every church in that ’ division was repre presented, which is most remarkable. The program .was ably carried out and the dinner, served on the grounds by the good ladies of that section, would have delighted the heart of an epicure. $8.22 was col-, lected for State missions. \ son of Mr. carried to a it test |e life was .t--. \ A ij ... •. * V * J h-=A---- r