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CJ 7 "V 4< Ju&t Like a Member of (he Family” VOL. XXXVI11 TEACHERS AND PUPILS BUY BALE.OF COTTON -t REV. J.C.COLLUM GOES TO CHARLESTON CHARGE B*rnw*H Graded School Takes InitiatiTe in Great Movement. The Barnwell Graded School has set *n example thit will materially aid in the present financial crisis if adopted jby all of the schools of the South. The teachers and pupils of this progressive ihstitution have joined the “buy-a- bale •’ movement and will retire one bale from the market at ten cents a pound, the school children subscribing about half the amount necessary for the purchase, the remainder being pledg ed by the teachers. At the opening exercises Thursday morning the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: “Whereas, the great war in Europe has so lowered the price of cotton that the farmers of~ ttre"Sotrth~ can not sell their crop except at a”sacrifice; and ! tist Theological Seminary. He taught “Whereas, the prosperity of our J in public and high schools for three whole section depends upon the money years and did very successful evan- received for the cotton crop; and jgelistic and missionary work in^^oth “Whereas, we believe it to be the Georgia and Florida under the mission duty of good citizens to do all in their ! boards of both these States. He is also power to relieve this distressing situa- declared to be a splendid lecturer on tion; ’ . both .religious and humorous topics. “Therefore, be it resolved, by the For several years he has given his en- faculty and pupils of the Barnwell tire time to pastoral work and has held l \ Graded School that we organize oua- ! several important pastorates in both selves into a “Buv-a-Bale Club” the Florida and South Carolina, Wis last Former Factor of Kline and Mt. Arnon Churchei Accept* Call. The Rev. J. C. Collum, who for several months filled the pulpits at Kline and Mt. Arnon Baptist Churches, leaving this field to accent ,a call to Waiterboro, will leave for Charleston this week, having accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church in that city. He made a host of friends in this county, who will read with interest the following highly com plimentary article in Monday’s issue of The News and Courier: Mr. Collum comes to the First Bap tist Church well recommended as a very successful pastor and religious worker and eloquent and forceful preacher. Ha was educated at South Georgia College and the Southern Bap- BARNWELL, S. C„ OCTOBER I. 1914 FINE CHANCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF AMBITION CLOTHES OF COTON , WILL CONSUME BALES .of teachers and pupils becoming joint stockholders in the same. J'Be it further resolved, that the pupils be allowed to subscribe amounts ranging from ten cents up to any amount they are able to afford. "Be it further resolved, that through the leading newspapers of our State we do earnestly request the other public schools of the cotton States to join us in this movement, which seems to be the only scheme that offers a solution of the problem at the present time.” Superintendent Bailey, his assistants and the children are to be congratulated on their action in this matter and it is to be earnestly hoped that their splen did example will meet with approval. being at Waiterboro, S. C., where he did a splendid work. The First Baptist Church considers itself fortunate in securing Mr. Collum as its pastor, as he has had several calls recently to important fields. Men and Women ,of 'South Will Save Day by Wearing Home Product. A. H. Ninestein, Esq., secretary' of the Blackville Buy-A-Bale-of-Cotton Association, thinks that the men and Women of the South can do much to wards solving the present cotton prob lem by wearing clothes made of the fleecy staple, writing as follows: While the country is coming nobly to the aid of the farmers throughont the South in purchasing cotton at 10 cents per pound, the fact remains that this cotton will have to be consumed in some shape in the manufactured pro duct. While there have been numer ous suggestions made as to how to con sume this cotton in manufactured pro- dUThsTbatGiave heretofore been neg lected, 1 would like to add a suggestion which I believe if earnestly advocated would result in consuming as manufac tured goods countless bales. Within the lastlhcee or fohr years crash suits and panama spits have become more and more popular for men. Why not induce several manufacturing concerns to have for the leading style for men fdr next summer white duck suitv and The Barnwell People Offers a Splendid Opportunity. NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED The Watch-Word* Now Are Energy, Effort and Vim.—Get Bu*y. Opportunity! Opportunity! Oportunity! What is OPPORTUNITY? Do' you know. '• There are .a (jreat many pbople in this world who are always crying be cause they have no opportunity to do anything—who NEVER have an op portunity to MAKE any money—and so they never have anything. Now, here, boys and girls, is an op portunity for you to do something. Hundreds of dollars worth of prizes are offered by The People for boys and girls of ambition and energy. It is a place for those who like action and work t who believe in effort and are not afraid to go out and do some thing. Every week—yes, every day— the interest increases and something new occurs and contestants become more desirous of success. The time for nominations ha%closed —and now is the time for all candidates to go out and get the subscriptions that other suits that could be made strictly] are TO l BE G0T T EN - Y ° u can j t icm—they are there. All you need | is ptyck and energy, and if you need hel]vyall on the contest manager. BLACKVILLE BOY MAKES MOST ENVIABLE RECORD at GOOD CROPS IN LOWER PART OF THIS COUNTY Some Farmey Are Selling, Other* Hold ing Cotton.—All Cheerful Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Davies and son, Master Ben, Jr., and Mr. S, D. Mortis, The People’s "contest man,” enjosed a trip through the lower part of the coun ty Thursday. Ulmer, Fairfax and Allendale were visited. The crops are splendid in that section and cotton is opening rapidly. The gins passed e’n route were all busy end man) hales of cotton were noticed in various farm- yards. Some farmers are selling, the writer was informed, but many seemed determined to hold for better prices. For the most part the people met were cheerful and “keeping a stiff upper lip" in’spite of the fact that the Euro pean war had caused a decline of about $25 a bale from last year’s priegs. The editor was glad to renew the ac juain'- ance of old friends and make new ones. BISHOP GUERRY COMING. Ronald Corbin Gyle* Rank* High Baptiat College of N. C. Blackville, September 28.—Special: The many friends of Mr. Ronald Corbin Gyles, the qnly son of Dr. and Mrs. universal Ryan A. Gyles, will be deeply gratified to learn of his brilliant achievements and the noteworthy record he has made at the Baptist College of North Carolina. He will finish his course at Wake For est next June, taking the B. S. degree, and a further indication of his success is the fact that he is now assistant to the chair of Physiology and Biological Chemistry and assistant in the Labora tory of Phamacology. Mr. Gyles is only 20 years of age and was graduated with high honors from | the Blackville High School on May 25th 1011. After completing his course at Wake Forest, he expects to enter Cob umbia University, New* York, and pro cure the degree of M. D. Among the members composing “A Student Senate Committee to the Stu dent Body” appe?rs the name of R. C. Gyles, of Blackville, S, C. Mr. JJyles is quite an enthusiast in the world of st'orts and has been delegated as the physicion to look after, care for and treat the physicial ailments of the Wake Forest gridiron warriors. out of cotton If the manufacturers would push this! as a leading line, 1 believe it would be inexpensivCj neat and comfortable. This suggestion likew ise applies to the ladies w ho would be willing to wear duck suits or summer clothes made entire!); out of cotton. If we could get the retailer Interested, which he should he to urge the manufacturer to put this line of goods on the market, and the ladies urge the manufacturers of their line of goods to put them on the market throughout the United States, it would permanently retire thousands of bales from the market. This new line would open up a new industry and give employment to a great many hands. If 1 remember cor rectly there was a manufacturer In Aiken county' made some suits and presented them to President Wilson and there was a great deal of comment on the neatness of the suits. ** If we can not get the Northern man ufacturer tp manufacture these suits let the men’s furnishing houses get together and induce some manufacturer in the South to manufacture these goods for salt. COMPANY E, BARNWELL GUARDS, MUSTERED OUT Will Make Hi* Annual Viiitation to Barn well October 4th. On Sunday, October 4th, the Rt. Rev. Hill, Barnwell, Conway, Waiterboro Wm. A. Guerry, D. D., Bishop of South an( j die coast artillery reserves are to Four Other South Carolina Companie* Al*o Go.—The Cause. The military companies at Liberty Hill, Barnwell, Conway, Carolina, will make his annual visita tion to the Church of the Holy -Apost les. Service will be held at 11:30 a. m. The service will be that of Morning be mustered out of the service -e-f the National Guard of this State'and dis banded, orders to this effect having been signed Friday by Governor Blease. Prayer, with the incorporation ot spe- f These companies were found deficient cial services in line with the request of die annual inspections and recom mended to be mustered out of service by the war department several nionths President Wilson' that October 4th be held as a day of prayer for peace. Leaflets with the special order of service will be provided. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this service. ago._ All,Federal aid has already been withdrawn from them,,. It is expected that the mustering out of these companfes is only the begin- » ning of the plan to build up the efficien Advertised Letter*. | cy of the National Guard. Adjt. Gen. . .. • • . r, , nFM„k*W: W.-Moore has been in accord with Letters remaining .in the Post Olnce ,, „, ^ and advertised Sept. 2Sth, 1914. MAI.K. *:T" -• t ' ’ ' W. M. Barnes, Jim Duncan, W. F. Doby, Williajm Daniels, Giles Erwin, Oler Fews, Alfred Hair, William Hamil ton, Mose Odom, Harry Rust, George * Roper, Sidney Sanders, Abraham San ders, August Williams, Lee White. „ KK.MAl.ir" Mrs. H. L. Barnet, Mrs. Alzenia Ben nett, Mrs. M. C. Cook, Eliza Frazer, Mrs. Lizzie Geter, Miss Julia Griam, Mrs. Jannie Wiggins. FROM DKA D J.ETTKR OFKICK. C. Morgan. ■ • ^ Persons railing for thatM 1 attars aali please say advertised. Cbas. E. Falkeastein, P. Mi the policy of keeping the n.ilitia up to a state of efficiency, and his efforts have been approved by the war depart ment He’ll help that’s his businels. His services cost you nothing. Onr Contntant*. The following young mentmd ladies have been nominated by their mapds as candidates in The People contest: Allendale. Jeannette Patterson Age. ELLENTONLADY SUFFERS STROKE OF PARALYSIS Selecting Seed Corn. Do not' wait until spring to select your seed corn! Go into the field now and pick out the best ears on the best stalks. This, according to Clemson College, is the surest and safest way to get seed that will make more better corn at no greater cost. Mr*. Catherine B. Bu*h in Critical Condi tion.—Other New*. Ellenton, Sept. 2ti.—Mrs. Catherine B. Bush, who lives about four miles from this phjee, li^s seriously ill, the result of a pahalvtic stroke sAistained several days ago7 v *Qn account of her advanced age lier condition is consider ed critical. Dr. Paul Bowers and son, Grover, of Hampton, were called to Ellqpton last week on account of the illness of Mrs. Catherine Bush. J. H. Hunter, of Newberry, was in town last week. E.R. Buckingham and son,Harold and Evan E. Settle spent Sunday at the home of P. M. Buckingham in Barn well. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wilson, a daughter, Rosa Elizabeth. MisS Mary Phoebe Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Bush, had the mis fortune to break her collar bone one day last week. S. P. Blackwell and family are visit ing in this community. A. R. Dunbar, L. A. Bush and son, Earle, were in Augusta this week. Homer Bailey, of Atlanta, is visiting his father, S. J. Bailey. H. M. Cassels, Jr. ancLB- T. Brinkley motored to Dunbarton Sunday. Mrs. Jennie D. Finnell has returned from a two months’ stay at Henderson ville, N. C.. Miss Stetson, of Jackson ville, accompain ed her home and is now her guest. „ , ^ W. B. Turner was in Anderson Sun day. Barnwell F. W. Bates Helen Calhoun James Overstreet Calhoun Birdie Diamond J. Emile Harley, Jr. James Riley McN’ab C. L. Bryant, Jr. Claudia Bailey — Blackville. Sadie DeWitt Dorothy Wragg Farell O’Gorman Samuel Buist, Jr. Pretto Ross Elko. E. B. Ussery Albert Hair Elko, R. No. 1 Leroy Hair Hilda. Eulalee Hiers Kline. ForresJ. Harrison Katherine Jenkins Evelyn Bradley Earle Jenkins Norman Gibson Meyer’* Mill. Emma Muns Snelling. Ardes Woodward Ulmer, R. No. 2. Allie W. Cone Willitton. Alma Kitchings Helen Willis Alberta Owens Hattie Smith John Marshall Lee • Williaton R. No 2. Harold Woodward 14 14 LARGER AREAS SHOULD BE ~ SOWN IN OATS THIS FALL Planting of Small Grain Advocated by , i Clem*on College. Clemson college urges fanners in all parts of South Carolina to put a con siderable part of their land in oats this fall. A crop of oats three times the size of that of last spring is ad vocated and already farmers are re sponding in large numbers and indi cations are that a record crop of oats will be produced by South Carolina this year. W. L. Hutchinson, professor of agronomy of Clemson College, has prepared in simple form, a statement of all the facts about oats which it is essential for farmers to know at this time. A summary of this statement, is presented below. ■ . The climate and soils of South Caro lina are well suited to oats. They are adapted-to £L wide range of soils and good yields may be had on lands vary ing from sandy to heavy clay loams. The crop may be harvested for grain or j cut for hay and sown ip the fall is ready to harvest the latter part of the following May or the. first of June. | Oats may follow cow peas, corn and | cotton, so that practically all the land on the farm is available for an oat crop if desired, and there will still be time left next year for all summer crops. While it is usual to grow a hay crop after oats, both cotton and corn may be grown. Oats may be sown in cotton by using a one-horse drill jusLbehind the cotton pickers, this being one of the mostsatb* factory and least expensive methods of seeding. A stalk cutter may be run later in winter to chop the cotton stalks so that they will not interfere with the reaper and binder at harvest time. ere oats follow corn or hay crop, such asxtow peas or sorghum, the land should be'pljjwed and the oats drilled in, preftrably^Hliough the seeds may be sown and diskedin. Where a larger drill can not be had, a one-horse drill with three or more tubes can be used here as w^ll as in the cotton. ^Xhese drills distribute the fertilizer as as plant the seed, and are, therefore, economical. Oats planted with a drill are not so apt to winter kill as when planted broadcast and plowed in or harrowed in after the land is plowed. Still another method, where there is much danger of the oats heaving, is to plant in the bottom of a furrow made with a shovel plow. rplghum and Appier or some strains of red rustproof oats should, be sown. Fulghum is about two weeks earlier than the others. The amount of seed sown varies all the way from halLa bushel to the acre to seven bushels to the acre. One artd a half to two bushels per acre is an amount widely used and gives good results. In drilling, less seed is re quired than by other methods. Oc tober is perhaps the the best time to sow r oats but they may be sown earlier and later with good results. GERMAN’S RIGHT WING IS SAID TO BE BROKEN Pwi* Dispatch Says AlHa* ara tha Kaisar’s Troop*. London, September 30.—12.15 A. M. —A Pgris dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company says: “It is said here to-night (Tuesday) that the German right has been en tirely broken and is now being pur sued by the allies. All the automo biles in Northern France have been requisitioned for the purpose of pur suing. “Armed motor dars with mitrail leuses also are being used to pursue the retreating enemy. “The official communication issued at 3 o’clock demonstrates unmistakably that the Germans have been surround ed in the Somme department, the front extending farther east. “It is stated officially that Peronne has been recaptured.” |!he foregoing message has been re ferred to the British official press bu reau, which while not objecting to its publication, takes no responsibility for its correctness. AGRICULTURE CLUB IS URGING REDUCTION Ellenton Organisation Think* Lagulaturo Should Tako Action. Ellenton, *Sept. 28.—The Ellenton Agriculture club held its regular monthly meeting Saturday. The at tendance was large, several visitors from a distance being present, and much interest was shown. The chief subject for discusaion was the cotton situation and the importance of the work now being done by the SoutheJa Cotton congress. The buy-a-bale plan was indorsed and the secretary, C. T. Bailey, was told to buy a bale from some small farmer, at 10 cents per pound, draw on the club treasurer for amount, place the bale in the club room and hold for further instructions' of the club. The following is a copy of a resolution passed at this meet- Thg: Resbl 14 14 14 Ived, That the Ellenton Agricul ture club does indorse the plan of at least 50 per cent, reduction in acre age of cotton for the year 1915, and that we do request the delegations of Aiken and Barnwell counties to cast their vote to that end with the legitim- • lure meets October 6 to enact laws for the farmers’ relief under present cir cumstances.” COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION APPOINTED alia Governor E lease Make* Appoint Accordance with Statute*. Governor Blease has appointed Fed eral and State commissioners of elec tion in each of the forty-five counties - of the State, the appointment being ‘ made in accordance with Section 232, Where oats are sown for hay, a com- | Volume 1, Code of Laws of South Car- panion crop such as hairy vetch, crimson 1 0 ij nai 1912, There are three commis- clover or Canada field peas may be 1 sioners of election for Governor, Lieu- grown with them, and will not only j t enan t Govertvpr, State officers, mem- increase the yield of hayvhut will make Bers of the General Assembly and coun ty officers, and also three commission ers of election for Presidential elec- the hay of a better qualify and will add to the fertility of the soil. Too rich soil or too much nitrogeTious ,* 0 rs and members of.ingress, this fertilizer may cause oats to lodge. From ' including also United States! two hundred to five hundred pounds of T and Mrs. 4. C. Griffin, of just returned from an Robbins, extended New York. From there she went Jo Rochester to visit her daughter, Mrs. j B. D. Nickle. On her return she spent a few days in Baltimore, and was ac- ‘ r County Exhibits. Mr. Arthur M. Sanders' wishes each member of the Barnwell County Boys’ Corn Club to send at once- ten of the best ears raised • by them , this year. This corn is to be used ip the BarnweH JVr ”."Y miln Fltf Columbia. Any farmers who specimens of their have extra good ' H. F. Buist, Esq., of Blackville, was ' a few days in Baltimore, and was ac- ducts are requested tp notify Mr. San- town on professional business Mon-^ companied home by her very attractive ders. Address all communications to *y cousin, Mis* Minnie Munzler, him at Barnwell, R. F. D. No.2. Another Suggeition. In a letter received last week from Geo. \V r . Gyles, Esq., of Blackville, the writer'stated that a number ipf Black- ville’s business men have advanced the suggestion (hat every office-holder and every secret order be urged to btlV one or more bales of cotton at ten cents a pound,which would givethe successful candidates in the recent primaries an opportunity to show their appreciation of the votes of the people in a very substantial manner.- The farmers, also form a large part of the member ship of secret orders and it is thought that such action would bring about a stronger bond of unity. Mare* v*. Mule*. Mares are hiore profitable invest ments than mules for South Carolina farmers and can be bought for the same price.- The live stock demon stration agents of Clemson College urge*the purchase of draft mares in stead of mules in nearly all cases. .01. James Monday and iomsby was in Tuesday checking a mixture of equal parts of cotton seed meal and acid phosphate may be ap plied when the. oats are planted. It March top dress with eightv to one j hundred pounds of nitrate o? soda. This will give good results. FAIRFAR NEWS. Civic League Will Entertain Community With Mock Marriage. . Fairfax, Sept. 26*—Misses Lily Thomp son and Annie May Banks of Glenville Ga., are the guests of Mrs. P. Loadholt for several weeks. Mrs. Chitty and little daughter -are now at home with Miss Sue Best. Mrs. Weekly from Charleston and J. N. Fanning from Savannah were re tent guests of Miss Sue Best. There will be a mock marriage at the school auditorium Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Civic league. Mrs. Robert Brabham visited Mrs. Edenfield in Allendale recently.' Mr. and Mrs. Moore have returned from a trip to Charleston and St. George. * _ 1 * Miss Pearl Grey from Vamville vis ited Mrs. John Smith recently. Mrs. L. A. liartzog and son, Frafik- i i . j . .1 1 ■ 1 — ■ --- TeLma agricultural pro- lip the property of the Barn veil militia Rizer of cently.- msy company, which has been . mustered out of service. Adjutant General Moore was also hare. ., Olar visited Miss Rizer re- Dr. T. F. Hogg, ot, Kline, town on business Tuesday. deluding also United States Senator. Secretary of State R. M. McCown will commission JJie_appointees. \ , The following were named for Bartt- >vel| Coqnty: Federal: C. Arthur Best and Harold Simms, of Barnwell; H. F. Huist, of Blackville. State: Maurice Manning and Robert C. Holman, of BarnweH; Thos. F. Hogg, of Kline. ♦♦V Statement of the ownership, management, circula tion, etc., of the Barnwell People, pub lished weekly at Barnwell, S. C., re quired by the Act of August 24, 1914. Name of editor, managing editor, busi ness manager, publisher and owner, B. P. Davies, Barnwell, S. C. Known bondholders, mortgages and other security holders, holding T per cent or more of total amount of booda, i mortages, or other securities: C. FT Molair and J. O. Patterson, Jf., execu tors of the estate of John W. Holmes, deceased, Barnwell, S. C. B. P. Davie*. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of Sept., 1914. ,W. J. Sexton, N.P. (My commission expires at the plea sure of the Governor.) (Seal.) Fairfax, Sept. 26.—Miss Rachel Brant and Lewis Deer of Ulmer were married early Sunday evening by the Her. W. was in . H. Simpson. Mrs. Deer was a pupil at ■ the high school here last sesnon. ' *’ ' -•