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JV . M Ju»t Like a Member of the Family” j vol xxxvm BARNWELL, S. C.; NOVEMBER 12. 1914 • *i b Gala-Trade Week Opens Tuesday, November 17 POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE WERE MARRIED TUESDDY Every Day Is Going to Be a Big Day. SPLENDID PROGRAM ARRANGED RUSSIANS ADVANCING; GERMANS HAVE NEW PLAN Free Attractions, Good Speakers, Ex> j cellent Exhibits, Cost Prices. For the past few days plans have been rapidly maturing for Barnwell’s Big Gala-Trade Week, which opens Tuesday morning, November 17th, and closes Saturday night, November 21st. As announced in previous issues of The People, this event will be held under the auspices of the Fair Associa tion in the interests of the merchants of Barnwell, who, recognizing existing conditions, have agreed to seH some one line of goods throughout next week at actual cost. In other words, instead of this being a money-making sdheme, it was planned primarily to help the people of the county to save some money on their Fall shopping by doing their trading here. It must not be understood, however, that there will be no amusements. Barnwell is noted for her hospitality and in order to live up to her past record, has provided something of interest for every man, woman and child in the county. The Exhibit*. >• There will be no charge for the. ex hibits in the Court, House this year. Visitors will have an opportunity to see absolutely free the Girls’ Tomato Club display which won the first prize at the State Fair this year, splendid exhibits by the Southern Railway’s Scientific Department, the Audubon Society for the Protection of Birds, the Boys’ Corn Club and the farmers of the county. , The Speaker*. Mayor J. Emile Harley will hand the keys of the to the visitors and on Wed nesday, Thursday and Friday the peo ple will be given an opportunity to hear such excellent speakers as Col. W. W. Long, the Hon. A. F. Lever, Col, E. J. Watson and the Hon. W. H. Hand. It is expected that thevr ad dresses will be interesting, inspiring and educational. Automobile Parade. What promises to be one of the feat ures of the week is the parade of auto-1 mobiles on Wednesday. A prize of 110 J has been offered to the owner of the best decorated car. The parade is In charge of Mr. F. Huggins and those who contemplate entering their ma chines should get in touch with him at once. Field Meet. Friday will be educational day. An excellent program has been arranged for the Field Meet which will occur that day. Representatives of the schools of the county, which will be closed to ReporU^ay Kaiaer and Hi* Staff Are Considering Another Campaign. M^* Kathleen Califf and Mr. C. L. McCaslao United in Matrimony. What was declared by many to be the prettiest weddipg that has occurred in Barnwell society within the past decade was solemnized in the Church of the Holy Apostle&'Tuesday evening, when Miss Kathleen Califf became the bride of Mr. C. L. McCasWtn, of Wash ington, Ga. The church was beauti- FA1RFAX CHAPTER ADDS $64 TO THEIR TREASURY Flower and' Fancy Work Display Last Week Wa* A Great Success. Fairfax, Nov. 7.—The flower and fancy work display given by the U, D; C. Fairfax chapter was Successful. All during the afternoon and evening oys ters and a sweet course were served to visitors and was-added to their treasury. The following were the prize winners: Best bronze, centerpiece, Pony Outfit Is Expected to Latter Part of Week Beyond the fact that the allied French, ... „ _ British and Belgian forces are taking | f u iiy decorated with Southern smilax, Miss Maude Barber; best yellow bulbs, the offensive, little has been made public regarding the operations in Bel gium and Northern France. French official, announcements say the Germans are particularly active in the region of Ypres, but that they have achieved nothing, and that everywhere | else on the Aisne, the allies are holding ferns, white and yellow chrysanthe mums; the latter being in marked con trast to the dark background of rich green foliage. The chancel was light ed with candles. Just before the ceremony, Mrs. G. Calhoun, accompanied by Miss Olive Calhoun at the piano, sang very their ground. To the northeast of Sots- exquisit ei y two solos, “0 Promise Me" sons, however, the allies have made rather notable progress, gaining Vreg- ny Plateau, on which they had not pre viously been able to gain a foothold. In the eastern field of, the war, ac cording to all official reports, the Rus sians have made decided progress against the Germans and Austrians. Russian calvary has penetrated German territory. Likewise the Russians have driven back the rear guards of the Austrian forces along the Nida River, in Poland, and in Galicia are carrying out a strong offensive movement. It is indicated by the official report that they have captured more than 12,000 soldiers, including 125 officers in recent engagements on the San River. A newspaper dispatch estimates that about three million Austrian and Ger man troops are on the line’frok, Cra- ElsPI cow, sia. in Galicia, to Thorn in Trus- A cruiser of the Breslau class, for merly owned by Germany now at tached to the Turkish navy, has bom barded the seaport of Poti, on the Black Sea.' Little damage was done and the fire'bf the Russians drove off the crui ser. German reports received at Rome say that Emperor William and his generals at an army council have discussed a new plan of campaign. ' Advices from Warsaw say twenty- one persons have been killed there in the past few days by bombs from Ger man aeroplanes. South American points on the Pacific have redeived no confinflation of the reports of several days past concerning new encounters by British, Japanese and German squadrons. Tsing-Tau, in the German conces sions of Kiao-Chow, will be formally surrendered to the Japanese and Brit ish on November 10. and “A Perfect Day.” The bridal par ty then entered in the following order tothe strains of Mendelssohn’s Wed ding March, perfectly rendered by Misses Nonie Best and Sallie Pate at the piano with violin accompaniment by Master Eugene Easterling: Little Miss Ella Louise Molair, ribbon bearer; Messrs. John B. McNab and L. A. Cave, the ushers; Mrs. Gladys Brown Towles and Miss Lillie Owens; Messrs. GusMc- Caslan and A. R. Moore; Misses Genie McCaslan * and Everett Birchmore; Messrs. Newton Saye and Graham Smith; Mrs. B. W. Sexton, dame of honor; Misses Veryl Holmes and May Simms, maids of honor; the bride, on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Ben Hill Cave. They were met at the altar by the groom and his brother, Mr. Foster McCaslan, who entered the church through the vestry. Then, while the soft melody of Mc Dowell’s “To a Wild Rose,” played by Miss Best and Master Easterling, cast its spell over the assemblage, the beau tiful and impressive Episcopal marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. E. Evison. When the words that united these two happy young hearts and lives had been spoken, the bride and groom, with their attendants^ filed out of the church to their waiting auto mobiles. MISS CAUFF HONORED WITH ENTERTAINMENTS Petit Jurors for Second Week of Novem ber Term Drawn Monday. The following Js a list of the petit jurors for the second week of the No- allow the pupils to attend, will compete 1 vember term of Cobrt, which convenes ^^.for athletic honors. Friday night the Civic League will ■ enteMain the town folks and visitors with a VCotton Masquerade Ball” in the Masonib Hall. Good music will be furnished and the devotees of Terp sichore are promised an enj9yable evening. A smalt' admission fee will be charged at the door, ^he proceeds to be devoted to^ worthy purpose. Of course, no event of this Rhtd would be complete with a carnival ad an excellent company has been booked. The management guarantees the shows and concessions to be strictly moral and high-dass. Several free attractions will be given on-the streets throughout the entire week. As usual Saturday will be Negro Day. A number of old plantation melodies will be rendered by local talent and Prof. Cyrus^Campfield, of Aiken; will address the nfembers of his race. Wednesday is also the day that ' Hon. W. W. Long will decide the win ners in the Corn Contest. The Fair Association has" offered prizes of $3, $2 and $1 for the best five ears of corn, provided 50 or more boys enter the contest. This is not in competition with the Boy’s Corn Club, however. . , The Hon. John L. McLaurin has also been invited to make an address on the State warehouse system Wednesday. Tomato Club Prixes. Highest Score, Winthrop Short Course. .Next' ‘ f '. ‘ '3rd AveragdL 7 j cash CfeX.: Best Written History » ' ' 2nd Best ‘ - 3rd ‘ 4 Best Collection of Recipes Next Best ‘ ‘ ‘ $5.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00- 1.00 ‘ 3.00 2.0p (Continued'pn eighth page.) The bride looked very lovely in a beautiful gown of white pussy-willow taffeta trimmed with duchess lace and pearls, her veil and train being caught withspravs of orange blossoms. She carried a large bouquet of bride’^s roses and ferns tied with tulle. The bride’s- maids wore dresses of yellow and white and carried white chrysanthemums. The dame of honor also wore a gown of yellow and carried yellow chysanthe- nTuqis. The groomsmen wore ful} evening dress. A large number of admiring friends GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY” I gathered at the h&me of the bribe’s aunt. Miss Carrie Cave> immediately after the ceremony, where a floating reception was given in honor orthe event. The color scheme of white and yellow was carried out in the house decorations. Delightful refreshments, consisting of pink and white block ice cfeam cakes and white mints and punch were served. The bride’s cake was cut in the dining room; the button fell to Miss Nonie Best, the ring to Mr. A. R. Moore, tl?e thimble to Mr. Saye and the penny to Mr. J. B. McNab. While the reception was still in pro gress, Mrs. McCaslan donned a travel ing suit of dark green, with hat and gloves to match, and while her friends were waiting Jo shower her with rice, old shoes and good wishes, slipped away with her husband to a waiting automobile. They were taken to Williston and there boarded a train for Augusta, from which point they will go to their future home in Wash ington, Ga. The bride is one of Barnwell’s fairest flowers and her presence will be sorely missed in the social affairs of the com munity. She is followed to her new home by the good wishes of hundreds of friends, among whom she has lived mce infancy. The groom is a pro gressive young business man of Wash- ingtoiNand dunpg his residence in BarnwelThaade many friends who con gratulate him on having won so charm- long, sad year has passed since that ing a help mate. The popularity of the morning when the Angel of Death took 1 y° un g couple was shown by the many our home my devote^husband. Th|t in : beautiful wedding gifts. Mrs. J. B- Brunson; best red bulbs, Mrs. J. B. Brunson; best white bulbs, Mrs. Laurens Youmans; best pink bulbs, Miss Maude Barber: best col lection of bulbs, first prize, Miss Maude Barber; best purple bulbs, Miss Maude Barber; second best collection, Mrs. L. Youmans; best baby dress, Mrs. J. B. Brunson; second best baby dress, Mrs. F. M. Young; best babji breath, Miss DuRant; best staghorn, Mrs. Andrew Sanders; best fluffy ruffles, Miss Maude Barber, best maidenhair, Miss Durant; second best maidenhair, Mrs. F. Young; best rex begonia, Mrs. F. Young; second best rex begonia, Mrs. Audrey Sanders; second best rubrum begonia Mrs. W. E. Harter; best waist, Mrs. W. E. Harter; second best waist, Miss Maude Barber, best tatting, Mrs. J. E. Johnson; second tatting, Miss Maude Barber; best crochet, Mrs. Groseclose; second crochet, Mrs. W. E. Harter, best collection roses, Miss Maude Bar ber second best collection roses, Mrs. F. Young; best collection dahlias, Miss Maude Barber, second best collection dahlias, Mrs. M. Lightsey; best corset cover, Miss DuRant; second best cor set cover, Miss D. Best; best drawn work, Mrs. O. Dees; second best drawn work, Miss DuRant; best centerpiece. Miss M. Barber, second best centre piece, Miss H. Lightsey; collection embroidered centerpieces, Miss Maude Barber; second best collection em broidered centrepieces, Miss H. Light sey; best baby cap, Mrs. D. Moorer; second best baby cap, Mrs. O. Dees; best baby cap tatting, Mrs. J. E. John ston; best embroidered gown, Miss Edith Googe; best collection fancy worlJ, Mrs. Blount; second best collec tion fancy work Mrs. W. E. Harter, Children, 9 to 12 years: Best doll dress, Blondelle Googe; second best doll dress, Robbie Wilson; baby cap, Robbie Wilson. Girls, 12 to 17 yeftrs: Best tatting, Lucile Bessinger; second best tatting, Ruth Simpson; best raffia box, Ruth Simpson. Dr. CurreH’s address to the high school pupils last week was enjoyed. Only Three Weeks in Which to Work. •tv, Monday, November 23rd: Allendale: Fred S. Davis, Laurens Youmans, P. J. Fulmer, J. L. Ellis, W. L. Cloy. Baldoc: J. W. Wilson. Barnwell: R. W. Dicks, G. M. Buist, Wm. McNab. Bennett Springs: W. F. Bates,^W. P. Bailey. Blackville: J. F. Still, D. P. Martin, Milledge Hankinson, A. B. Hair. George’s Creek: Hugh Sanders, J. Nix, J. H. Nix, H. W. Jones. Weat Cypress: W. H. Harden, J. F. Read J. G. Davis, H. M. Hair, Rosem S. Wi Trotti} Sycamore: JNF Harley, W. C. Man uel, L. G. Harter, JnF. Weekley. •Williston: Paul siuree^e, W. W. Armstrong, P. P.'Mitchel^F F. Mitch ell, W. E. Kitchings, |I. M. Thompson L. P. Mims, C. H. Botes. Obituary. HAZEL.—In sad and loving memory of my husband, Joseph Harry Hazel, who departed this life Nov. 8, 1913, in his 41st year, at Allendale, S. C. One 4 Number of Dolif btftil Affairs Were Given Last Week. Miss Kathleen Califf, whose marriage to Mr. Clarke McCaslan, of Washing ton, Ga., Tuesday evening wasan event of much interest, has been the recip ient of a number of social honors within the past week. Wednesday afternoon, Master B. P. Davies, Jr., celebrated bis-third birth day by entertaining a large number of his little friends. The spacious porches of the “Brown House” were prettily decorated in autumn leaves and potted plants and after the little tots had amused themselves with games, they were served with delicious ices and cakes. Miss Califf, who was the guest of honor, had charge of the register in which the guests wrote their names. Thursday afternoon, Mrs. T. S. Cave and her daughter, Mrs. Ben Sexton, of | Blackville, entertained with a stocking shower in honor of the bride-elect at Mrs. Cave’s handsome home on East Main Street. The lower I floor was beautifully decorated in pink and white. The guests were received at the door by Mrs. Ben. fsexton and ushered into the parlor. In a contest, “The Wed ding of Flowers,” prizes were awarded asfollows: Guest prize to Miss Califf; first prize to Mrs. W. J. Sexton, and the booby prize to Mrs. Nellie Cave, which were given to the bride-elect. The guests were then invited into the dining room, where a large white parasol was suspended above the table, upon which was a huge bank of pink roses. The gifts were suspended from the parasol. While Miss Califf, who was beautifully gowned in blue pussy-willowtaffeta with) hat and gloves to match, was opening the numerous packages, delicious refreshments, con sisting of pink and white ice cream, followed by mints, were served. Friday afternoon Mrs. Gladys Brown Towles entertained at the home of her mother at auction bridge. The first prize was won by Miss Louise Duncan, the guest prize went to Miss Califf, the guest of honor, and the consolation was cut by Mrs. B. P. Davies, both being handed to the bride-elect. A delightful salad course was served ! by Mesdames Brown, Towles, Qdtoun, 1 Sexton and Rice. This was perhaps the prettiest of the week's entertain- THEN WILL COME THE COURT Who Is Going to Bit tho Successful Can didate? Better Got Busy. How about you? Do you know where you stand in the race? You want that fine pony outfit, don’t you? Or one of the other prizes? Have you been “slack” in your work in the past few weeks? If so, it’s time to take a “brace.” No one has won yet— there is yet time to pull up among the leaders. Surely, you are not going to lay down when you are on the home stretch. Seriously, take our advice, fathers and mothers and friends of the candi dates. If you will make an honert effort to get a few subscribers your s« or daughter may be the proud posses sor of that first prize. We know you will be proud of them and just think of how easy it is to get a few subacri- bers. Why not do it? Make up your mind to help this week—it will only take a few hours. Also, you subscribers who are in arrears can help. Look over the fol lowing list of candidates and send in a dollar or two this week and with your remittance say “credit so and so with the votes due!” It is so easy to do that. We hope you will help the little boys and girls. They deserve it—don’t you think so? Our Contsstsnts. The following young men and ladies have been nominated by their friends as candidates in The People contest: Age. -f Miss Alma Knight entertained the waiting crowd with a 'musical pro gramme. The girls of the tenth grade sold lunch boxes to defray expenses. The performance given at the sc hoo hall by lyceum lecturers Wednesday evening was a delightful one. our hearts his memory lives and time will only serve to keep fresh in our minds the memory of his love. As a Cloud of the sunset, slow raelt- ing in heaven, As a star that is lost when the day light i^s given, • As a glad dream of slumber which Wakens in bliss, , He has passed to th.e world of the Holy from this. Far bejfond this world' of changes, Fay beyond this world of care. We shall find our missing loved ones " In our Father's mansion fair. Wife. ' Among the out-of-town guests were: Mrs. M. N. Chisolm, of EstilJ;Mrs. Ben Peeples, of Lena; Mrs. W. R. Owens, Miss Lillie Owens and Mr. ' Barney Owetis, of Dunbarton; Fred Brinkley, of Ellenton; Mrs. Mozelle Furman and L. C. Furman, of Hickory, N. C.; Miss Everett Birchmore, ■‘of Camden; Miss HarHett Gillespie, of Columbia; Mrs. W. A. Bailey, Miss Genie McCaslan. BUSY BEE AND PRISCILLA CLUBS ARE ENTERTAINED Delightful Affairs Given During Past Week. Blackville, Nov. 7.—Among the au tumn affairs in Blackville recently was the reception given to the Busy Bee Club by its president, Mrs. A. H. Ninestein, on last Tuesday aftecnoon. Mesdames Thomas O. Boland and E. H. Weissinger received the guests and in vited them into the drawing room. Mrs. Boland gave several instrumental numbers and Mrs. W. Jay McGarity gave several readings. A floral contest was enjoyed. The guest prize was won by Miss Dot Hamel and the club prize was won by Mrs. Thomas L. Wragg. A salad course was served by a bevy of young girls. The Misses Matthews were hostesses on last Friday afternoon at a meeting of the Priscilla Club; Some time was spent in serving and chatting. Re freshments were served. Dr. and Mrs. Judson Hair, of Green ville, are at J. E. Hair’s for a visit. Miss Wilkins, of Branchville, visited Miss Kate Sarrattjast week-end. Mrs. S. R. Wilson has returned from a visit to Bamberg. . Miss Rosamond Buist has returned from a visit to Augusta. Dr. and Mrs. L. F. Bonner have re turned from a visit tb Baltimore. G. W. Gyles, Esq., spent Thursday in Barnwell on professional business. ments and those who ehjoyed Mrs. Towles’ hospitality were: Misses Kathleen Califf, Carrie Cave, Evelyn Turner, Georgia Antley, Louise and Martha Ayer Duncan, Veryl Holmes Ruth Price, Sallie McCown, Catherine McNab, Lois Sample, Cary Rice, Olive Calhoun; Mesdames C,, F. Molair, T. S. Cave, Ben Sexton, C. W. Calhoun, B.P Davies, J. W. Patterson, T. E. Cum mings, W. M. Andrews, R. S. Dicks, P. J. Dretv, H. D. Calhoun, R. C. Kirkland E. A. Brown, C. C. Simms. Miss Califf never looked prettier than on this oc- ion. She wore a handsome gown of blue Crepe meteor, combined with gold lace made in cape style, with hat to match. —• ,_j The week was brought to a pleasant close by an auction bridge party given by Miss Veryl Holmes Saturday after noon. NEGRO BOY SHOT HIS SISTER LAST THURSDAY Bessie Boylston. Bv«w*U. F. W. Bates Helen Calhoun James Overstreet Calhoun Birdie Diamond J. Emile Harley, Jr. James Riley McNab Q, L. Bryant, Jr. Claudia Bailey BUckvill*. Sadie DeWitt Dorothy Wragg Farell O’Gorman Samuel Buist, Jr. Pretto Ross Fiw ♦ E. B. Ussery Albert Hair Elko, R. No. 1 Leroy Hair Hilda. Eulalee Hiers KW Forrest Harrison Katherine Jenkins Evelyn Bradley Earle Jenkins Norman Gibson Mayor’s Mill Emma Muns SnellinR. Ardes Woodward Ulmor, R. No. 2. Allie W. Cone . Williston. Alma Kitchings Helen Willis Alberta Owens Hattie Smith John Marshall Lee Williston R. No 2. Harold Woodward 14 14 ( t i r + mu 14 14 14 Littlo “The Peril* of Pau line." A delighted audience witnessed the initial installment of “The Perils of Pauline” at The Lyric last Wednesday Three-Year Old Girl’s Wounds May Provo Fatal. Seiglingville, November 9.—The little three-year old daughter of Ganey Pries- ter, an industrious negro living here, was shot and perhaps fatally wounded last Thursday by her ten-year old broth er. The ball passed through the wrist ank entered the child’s abdomen, and while she is still alive the doctors hold out little hope for her recovery. The parents were in the field at work when the shot was fired and as the ,boy re fuses to have anything to say it is not known whether the shot was fired accidentally or intentionally. Miss Jennie Barker visited relatives in Uliper yesterday. Mrs. I. T. Harden, of Ulmer, was a visitor here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bates, of Allen dale, visited L>S. Williams yester- day. . Mrs. O. W. Wilsoif and Miss Maude Youngblood spent Saturday in Kline: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Allen, of AUeti- evening,- and without exception every- Messrs. Foster McCaslan, Gus McCas--<yie pronounced-it a first class picture ! dale, were visitors here yesterday lan, and Graham Smith, of Green wood; j orcauiffc' they will all want to see the 1 . ♦ ♦ ♦ . Mr. Newton Saye, ojL Augusta; Mes- J succeeding episodes, whieh are being 1 The poitiBaater^aClIikia hsa been dames, J. L. Buist and Sem H. Rush, shown every Wednesday night. If you autbonzed to raise the salary of Mr. A. of Blackville^ Mr. Harry Woodward, missed the first, be -sure and see the D..Hutto, the carrier on Route No. 1 of Atlanta. • others anyway. frofl^ that office. , S Mrs. Detila Agnes Aug ley. Sycamore, November 6.—Mrs. Delila Agnes Augley, daughter of Jacob and Mary Kinard, deceased, and the wife of Andrew Martin Augley, was born July 25th, 1831, and was called home to glory early Monday morning, Novem ber 2nd, being 83 years, 3 months and 1 week of age. She had been in very feeble health for the past two yean and had been confined to her bed for almost seven months, but she bore all of her afflictions with patience and strong faith in God. She has been a faithful Christian and a consistent member of the Great Saltkehatchie Baptist Cbareh for many yean. Her body was lain to rest in the Kinard cemetery Tuesday morning, Nov. 3rd, the funeral services being conducted by her paster, the Rev W. H. Simpsen. Mn. Augley is survived by two aged sisten, Mrs. Rebeeca Johns and Miss Annie Kinard, three children, Mrs. John Brabham, Mn. J. M. Brant and Mr. Jeffie Augley, and about 52 grand children and great-grandchUdren. She will be sorely missed in fee borne "and community, {for hers was a load I of good deeds, but we know, received the reward that as are faithful to the end.