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VOL XXXYJ1I M Ju«l Llk« a M«mb«r of the Family” ' ~ % •• . . . ' BARNWELL S. C. MARCH 23, 1913 DISPENSARIES IN THIS COUNTY CLOSED T* H*t* Expert Report oa ConditJon of B«TBW*ir» WUalmr Bwdn—». All the dlepeouriet in Barnwell County were closed Saturday morning by onler of Governor Manning, and will remain closed indefinitely. The order* was issued in a letter which was mailed to each dispenser Friday and is as follows: “Under authority of Section 856, Crimipai Code of 1912, you are hereby, inimediately on receipt of this order, to close the dispensary at , Barn well County, and to keep said dispen sary closed until further orders from me. The letter* was addressed to the fol lowing dispensers: B. A. Best, at Ul mers; C. D. McClendon, at Fairfax; W. P. Walsh, at Wiltiston; D. E. Rice, at Allendale; R. M. Wise, at Blackville; M. C. Lee, at Kline; F. M. Cave, at Barnwell; S. J. Hutto, at Elko; F. H. Gantt, at Baldock, and E. G. Bolen, at Dunbarton. The supposition is that as soon as a new board of control is appointed and the books audited the dispensaries will be reopened. Three men were recom mended by the legislative delegation week, as follows: C. H. Mathis, ickville; B. L. Easterling, Barnwell; M. Lightsey, Fairfax. The recom- endation was held up and the follow- men were suggested by the Grand Jury: J. W. Walker, Thomas; T. L Wragg, Blackville; R. J. Rountree, Williston. The Senator and Represen tatives met in Barnwell Friday but so far as is generally known no further action was taken, it being rumored that they will stand by their recommenda tion. It is understood that they will meet with the Governor in Columbia today (Thursday.) The Grand Jury has been authorized by the Court to employ two expert ac countants to examine the books, papers, etc., of the Barnwell County Dispensary Board which was recently removed from office by the Governor. Thu audit will cover the dispensary from the time it was inaugurated until the present date. The petition of the at torneys for the Grand Jury and the order of the Court follows: 'To Hon. T. J. Mauldin, Circuit Judge presiding: “Yeur petitioners respectfully sho w “That in their judgment it is neces sary for them to employ two expert ac countants to aid them in examining and investigating the offices, books, papers, vouchers and accounts of the County Dispensary Board for the county named above, and have fixed the compensa tion or per diem to be paid said expert accountants at Fifteen Dollars per day each. “That said expert accountants have not yet been employed or selected. “Wherefore, your petitionerg pray that your Honor approve of the amount of compensation or per diem to be paid said expert accountants as herein set out. “S. G. Mayfield, “Thos. M. Boulware. “Attorneys for Petitioners.” W. I. Johns made an affidavit to the ffect that he is foreman of the Grand Jury and that the allegations in the pe tition are correct. “Upon reading and filing the annexed petition it is ordered that the compen sation or per diem of t!5 per day each, to be paid to two expert accountants for their services in aiding the above named Grand Jury in examining and investigating the offices, papers, vouch ers and accounts of the county dispen sary board for Barnwell County, be and the same is hereby approved. "T. J. Mauldin.” It is not known at this time who the Grand Jury will employ to aid in the investigation. YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED IN GEORGIA LAST WEEK Olar Newt. Olar, March 20.—Miss Belle Cook has returned home, after a visit with her sister in Georgetown. Miss Etberta Rizer was the guest of Miss Inez Starr lost week-end. | Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Keaese were at home last Friday evening in honor of their niece, Miss Robinson, and teacher. ' When the guests arrived they were invitod in the parlors where tables .were arranged for progressive heart dice. Athan Morris was award ed first prize for the highest score. The consolation fell to Miss Robin son, C. Chitty and Dr. Williams. Re freshments were served in two courses by little Misses Caroline Starr and Mary Robinson. Meredith Walling, James R. and iChas. M. Chitty returned Tuesday 'from Columbia. _ R- G. Addison and Frank Miley of Ttroimnr ipawt-lairStiBdiy tn town with friends. | ■' Cadet Earl Rizer returned Tuesday to Greenwood, where he is at school. Bride Misa Kittle WilBameon of Mr. B. M. Smith. Williston, March 22.—An event of much interest to many friends was the marriage of Mr. B. M. Smith, of Willis ton, and Miss Kittie Williamson, of Keysyille, Ga., which occurred on Wed nesday, the 17lh inst., at the home of the bride’s sunt, Mrs. Dukes, at San- dersville, Ga. After the wedding the young couple left on the Atlantic Coast Line for Florida. The bride’s brunette beauty never showed to greater advant age than in her going-away gown of shepherd plaid, with green accessories. As milliner for the large department store of W. H. Kennedy k Son, Mrs. Smith wop many friends who will welcome her as a resident of Williston. Mr. Smith is a popular and prosperous business man and a native of Williston. They will make their home for the pre sent with Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith and later will have apartments with Mrs. Rosina Matthews. The citizens of Williston have secured s Chautauqua for three days during the Spring, the particulars of which will be announced later. The fish hatchery at Stringfellow’s MHI, near here, which is being operated by a family of Swedes, is cresting much interest among Williston people, large crowds of whom go out often to see the work as it is developed. Miss Maydelle Weathersbee was hos tess at a delightful card party Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Phillips, of North Augusta, are visiting relatives for a few days. Mr. Leslie Mellichamp, of Columbia, is visiting his parents. Mr. E. L. Merritt and family, of Augusta, spent Sunday with relativea here. Min Marguerite Harley spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Harley. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Altman, of Char leston, are visiting Mrs. Hattie Roun tree. Miss Sallie Rountree, of North Au gusta, is visiting relativea here. Thefnend* of Mr. William Smith, Willistou'a oldest and one of its best loved citizens, will regret to learn that he continues ill. Mr*. Mary Harvey, who has been ill for five or six weeks, u> slowly improv ing. Capt. W. H. Kennedy, whose health has been poor for many months, is still confined to his bed. The old Toole home, one of Willis ton's landmarks, now owned by Mrs. Hattie Rountree, was burned to the ground Thursday. The loss is partially covered by insurance. NEGRO KILLED WHILE RESISTING OFFICERS Lm Johnson DoBod Shortff and Deputy at BarnwnH County. Lee Johnson, a negro farm laborer, was shot and killed on the plantation of W. L Johns, near Baldop, while resist ing arrest Thursday afternoon. He had hidden in a negro cabin and on entering to make the arrest the sheriff and his deputy, J. Frank Grubbs, of Barnwell, had a narrow escape from the bullets from the man’s pistol. Sheriff Morris returned the negro’s fire and Mr. Grubbs, on going to a window to locate the position of John son, received a slight bullet wound in his hip. Mr. Grubbs then fired twice in the direction from which the shot came. A board was ripped from the house and through the opening thus made Mr. Grubbs caught the negro’s arm, wh ile the sheriff re-entered the house. Johnson was hit twice, dying's few hours later from his wound. He was wanted for an alleged assault upon Magistrate L. C. Bennett, of Baldoc, on the public road several days before. Judge Bennett met Johnson and in reply to a question was ordered to "move on.” The magistrate drove off and when he stopped his horse, the negro shot at him and again ordered him to “move on.” He stopped the second time and was again fired at. The inquest was held Friday by Magistrate E. W. Holman, of Barnwell, the verdict of the jury being that John son came to his death from pistol shot wounds at the hands of J. B. Morris and J. Frank Grubba in the lawful dis charge of their duty and in self-de fense. Bail was granted in the amount of 9500 each. FACTS AND FANCIES FROM FAIR FAIRFAX Aa InUracbnf at N«wi from BARNWEU SCHOOL WON DEBATE AND BALL GAME Danmark, However, Wae Victorious in Basketball Contest. About two weeks ago the Barnwell Graded School received three challenges two from Denmark and one from Fair fax. Denmark challenged for a game of basketball in the afternoon and a debate at night. Fairfax challenged for a game of baseball. All three were accepted. Barnwell won the baseball game and the debate but lost the bas ketball game. The winning of the debate was notable for two reasons: First, because the girls from the Barn well school had never before spoken in public; second, because woman suf frage has suffered a defeat in this State from which it will never recover The query was, “Resolved, that women should be allowed to vote in the Demo cratic primaries in South Carolina.” The Barnwell girls had the negative side and the committee decided unani mously infavor of the negative. At Fairfctx the Barnwell boys de feated Fairfax by a score of 7 to 5. In the last month Barnwell has entered seven contests and has been victor in six of them. On Friday, April 2nd, the Denmark school team will cross bats with the locals at Barnwell. Bwigt T Fairfax, March 20.—The Savannah River Ladies’ Society held a meeting at Denmark Monday. This society is becoming one of the greatest organiza tions of its kind in existence and is making wonderful improvement Mr. Everett Jarrell was a visitor in town Sunday. His trips are always welcomed by many relatives and fnends. Sheriff Herman Lightsey, of Brun son, was present here the latter part of last week on one of his automobile tours. Barnwell has won two successive games of basket ball from the locals. The many friends of Mr. Wm. Myrick are glad to know that he is rapidly recovering from a recent operation performed at a North Augusta sani tarium. The ladies held a bazaar in the school auditorium this week. Mrs. John Carter has returned home after a pleasant visit to relatives in 1 Denmark. Prof. Morris, noted musician, recently made an address in the school audi torium on thfe subject of music. The Baraca class, which is one of th® main features of the Baptist Sunday school, offers an extensive field for bible study and presents wonderful opportunities to the young men of this community. 1 STRONGHOLD YIELDS AFTER HARD BATTLE STRONG PRESENTMENT MADE BY GRAND JURY SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM ELLENTON Barnwell Won First Game. The Barnwell High School baseball team won the first game of the season at Fairfax Friday afteriioon, the' score being 7 to 4. Fairfax had a good team, John McMillan, who has been playing professional ball for two or three years, being among the players. The locals us$d two men who are not regu lar members of theiteam. The score by innings: Last Gallant Sortie Precedes Surrender of Fortress of PrzomytL “ The Austrian war office admits that the Galician fortress of Przemysl has been forced, through a shortage of food, to capitulate to the Russians. It was not, however, without a last gallant sortie. With only three days’ rations left the Austrians endeavored to break through the besieging lines but after a seven hours’ battle they were compelled to retreat behind the line of forts. Three days later, hav ing destroyed the fortifications, blown up the guns and burned the ammuni tion, the Austrians broke out the white flag of surrender. Vienna says the fortress for a long timehad faced famine conditions. In the fall of Przemysl, Petrograd asserts, the Russians took nine gen erals, 300 commissioned officers and 50,000 men. The Russians now, it is said, anticipate moving towards Aus tria’s only remaiping strong fortress in Galicia—Cracow. The fall of Cra cow would bring tne Russians a step nearer to Germany’s rich province of Silesia. . i ) . ■■ .. ! Dr. Simmons, who has been ’with Barnwell: 20500000 0—7 ^ imn ~ wntfr-Ttr::? so otrtnrot^^ugjniymgVo^fJ^ie^ai ’few Batteries: Barnwell, Creighton, Brown weeks; will leave in the near future for and Pate; Fairfax, Loadholt, Wilson, Charleston, where be expects to open Fennel xad Barker., Umpire, Greene, an up-to-date pharmacy A Sad Death. Ulmer, March 20.—On last Sunday morning, March 14th, at 11 o’clock, the earthly remains of little Belle Brown were laid to rest at St. John’s Baptist Church, the funeral services being con ducted by the Rev. J. R. Smith. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown and a jewel in the home. She had been in bad health for some time, but several weeks ago she began to grow worse and the family could see that the frail little body could not stand that awful fever. All that loving hands and skilled physicians could do for her could not stay the icy hand of death. Belle was TOTyeart^ lT months and a few day* old. She leaves a devoted father and mother, five sisters and six broth era ^ to Inapoct DU- Beard’s Beaks. To the Honorable J. T. Mauldin, Pre siding Judge, March Term of Court, 1915: We. the Grand Jurv of Barnwell County, beg leave to make the follow ing recommendations: 1. We beg leave to thank your Honor on the behalf of the people of Barnwell County for the business like proceed ings of this term of Court. From time to time our body has, for the common good, ventured to recommend to your Honor along this line and beg especi ally to call your Honor’s attentionfto and ask that more promptness be re quired of the witnesses, jurors and lawyers attending Court, whose names are called repeatedly without answer, thereby causing bench warrents to be issued, placing additional expense on the Sheriff and delaying the Court. We recommend that penalty to the full extent be imposed. No attention has been made to this recommendation after it has been made repeatedly. 2. We have visited the County Jail and find that the work of Mr. Main, our jailer, has been carried on well, out in previous recomroesdZtions we have requested that the sewer pipe leading to the stream to the rear of the jail be fixed. This pipe is in such condition that it will probably be condemned by the town authorities as a nuisance. This has been previously recommended and we now find that there is a fund in hand to cover this expense and we in- sist that it be done at once. 3. We recommend combination lock previously referred to in the jail be fixed at once as there is an appropria tion to cover this. 4. The Grand Jury has visited the Poor House and find that the Coroner ta doing his duty aa well as could be expected under the circumstances. We find that the County Board of Cotnmis- tioners have been lax in their duties concerning the Poor House, and that several of the inmates have been ac tually suffering from the cold and exposure on sceount of the Coaunissio- nert falling to do their duty. The well at the Poor Yard is in a very bad condi tion. and they are unable to get water from it, thereby causing them to have to go several hundred yards to a negro house to obtain water for drinking and other purposes. We also recommend that the house be supplied with such beds and bed-clothes as is necessary. We respectfully recommend that the several Ladies’ Missionary Societies of the town of Barnwell be allowed to spend the sum of Twenty-five (925 00) Dollars to aid the inmates of the Poor House in such way as they see fit. 5. We beg leave to recommend that the fire places in the County Offices in Court House be fixed at once. Some are in such bad condition as to render them almost useless. 6. Supervisor Diamond has come be fore us and made a request that the County Chain Gang be divided into three sections, he claiming that he can obtain more work from the chain gang if it is so divided. We recommend that this be done. 7. We recommend that the officer in charge of the Court House enforce the law in regard to drinking in the Court House. A committee of five has been ap pointed, with the Foreman as their chairman, to inspect the books of the County Dispensary .Board at any time they see fit, employing such assistance as they deem necessary. Now, in conclusion, the Grand Jury begs to thank the Solicitor and other officers of the Court for their uniform courtesies and assistance to this body and we especially desire to extend to your Honor our sincere thank* for the courtesy given in enlightening us in regard to our various duties, all of which is respectfully submitted. W. I. Johns, Foreman of the Grand Jury. Barnwell, S. C., March 17th, 1915. EUenton, March 20.—Mr. and Mrs. Aahley Bush entertained a pumber of young people delightfully at their hone laat Friday evening with a rook party, complimentary to Misa Williams of Allendale, S. C. Mrs. Richard MHIer left Tuesday for Iva, S. C., where she will vialt her son, Mr. T. R. Miller. After the postponement of the regu lar program of the Ellenton Literary Society Friday evening,' an old-time “spelling bee" was enthusiastically en tered into by quite a nupnber present and thoroughly enjoyed. * , Mr. Manise Carrol, of Augusta, spent Thursday in Ellenton. The Baptist Ladies’ Missionary So ciety are preparing to give a “shower” in the near future. The proceeds to go towards a good cause. Mr. Eugene Miller, of Rocky Ford, Ga., visited his brother, Mr. Richard Miller, the past week. Mr. L. D. Brabham, of Batesburg, spent several days this week with his father, Dr. R. C. Brabham. Mr. W. M. Walton spent Thursday in Augusta. Quite a treat is in store for Ellenton- ites on the 29th of this month, when Dr. W. W. Daniel, of Columbia, S. C., will lecture at the school auditorium. Subject to be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller, Messrs. Mike Caasels. and Kolb Crosland have been confined to their homes recently with grip. Rev. E. H. Clark preached earnest sermons st the Baptist Church. Miss Flonde Carey has been suffer ing with tonsilitia for several days. A masquerade party was given at the school auditorium Friday evening, 19th, for the benefit ef the Literary So ciety. Rev. Mr. Kirby, minister of the Methodist Church here, prose tied quite an inspiring sermon last Sunday morn ing. The school grounds have been very much beautified through the untiring effords of the School Improvement As sociation. Trees and grass have been planted out, also some beautiful, choice shrubbery, which gives the grounds quite an attractive appearance. SEIGUNGVILLA NEWS. Bad Weather Cauee* Many Cseee ef La Grippe.—New Griat MilL Seiglingville, March 22.—The weal her has been extremely bad for the past several days and as a result la grippe is raging in this community, there being nearly a dozen cases here at this time. Another new shop and grist mill have been erected here i*cently by Mr. H. J. Moody. Mr. J. M. Brabham, of Allendale, has moved his family here. Mrs. B. W. Sexton, of Blackville, was the guest of her uncle, Mr. J. P. Moodv last week. She was sccompanied home by Miss Annie Laurie Moody, who is spending some time with her. Messrs. H. J. and J. P. Moody, I. T. Harden and Norman Williams were among the visitors to Barnwell laat week. This community was saddened last week by the sudden death of Mr. Miles Edenfield. He was a faithful member of Mt Arnon Church and beloved by all that knew him. His loved ones have the sympathy of a host of friends in their great grief. Ashlwgh News. Ashleigh, March 20.—Mias Blanche Hartin has returned home after a two weeks visit in Columbia. Mrs. Mae Odom has returned to her home In Augusta after a week’s visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hartin. Miss Maud Hartin, was the guest of Miss Belle Halford laat Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Staley spent Satur day in Blackville. Messrs. John Hartin and Bellinger Halford visited Elko Saturday after noon. Misses Mae and Belle Halford enter tained a few of their friends last fliurs- day evening. Miss Blanche Hartin is spending a few days in Augusta this week. The young folks of this community are planning a- fish-fry for the near future. to C ain MorrolL The People has been requested announce that the date on which Camp Morrall, U. C. V., will meet at Meyer's f MITT be announced next week. This an annual event of groat interest and the meetings are always eagerly antic ipated. MARCH TERM OF COURT MAKES GOOD PROGRESS Oaring Um After the jury had deliberated for 22 hours and failad to ranch n verdict, n mistrial was ordered Sunday morning in the case of the State va. Ben Millet, William Miller, George Miller tad Otis Redd, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. The alleged aanult was made on A. A. Richardson, chief game warden, at a baseball game In Barnwell laat summer between the locals and the Wegener team. The cate attracted a great deal of attention, large crowd being present to hear the testimony. Other cases tried since the last issue of The People are aa follows: Quintus Brabham, murder, not guilty. Joe Adams, murder and carrying concealed weabons, not guilty M to first count, guilty as to second count; sentenced to pay a fine of C5 or serve a sentence of 20 days at bard labor on the chain gang or in the poulteatiary. Susan Mtzelle, Cone Mixaon and Bryan Mixson were acqnited of the charge of murder. Hally Me Knight, charged with mur der, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to seven years at hard labor on the chain gahg or in the peni tentiary. John Senden was acquitted of the charge of rape. Framotoo Thomoaon and Walter Adams were convicted of housebreak ing and larceny and sentenced to serve one year each et hard labor on the dmia gang or in the penitentiary. A verdict of not guilty wt by the Court in the case of All Sapp, charged with boueebroakia«. Jeff Dortch, charged with euir was found guilty of rocommendatioo to Frank Bailey, murder concealed weapons, not guilty aa tn first count, guilty aa to second count Hannibal Harrison, warder, ant guUty. BARNWELL OTIC LEAGUE REQUIRED TO SHOW CAUSE Upon reading and filing the verified' complaint of W. H. Duncan, plaintiff, against the Civic Leegue of BarowoO, and upon motion of plaintiff! attor neys, C. A. Best and O. M. Greene, a temporary injunction was granted by Judge T. J. Mauldin Thursday, re straining the League from interfering with the public road which now separ* etea Calhoun Square from the Court House Grounds. The Le*rue k farth er required to show cause at the chem- bers of Judgi Mauldin in Barnwell, on March 27th, at 12 o’clock, er as soon thereafter aa the attorneys can be heard, why they should not be restrained and enjoined from interfer ing with said rood. It is alleged in the complaint that the Civic League is attempting to rloae np and interfere with the public road rad attempting to dig up, injure, deface and destroy the roadbed and to plant trees and ahrubbery thereon; that the road is a part of the Aligned*. Charleston public roaS and has been so located every since, or possibly before, Barnwell County was formed and be fore the Court House grounds were acquired; that the plaintiff is informed and believes that it has been used by the traveling public since Barnwell was incorporated in 1829; that if the rand is closed the convenience of the traveling public would be seriusly interferred with by reason of the crowded condi tion of the narrow streets in that part of town on public days and that it would necessitate traveling a longer distance to get into town, and that the plaintiff and the traveling public would thereby «uffer irreparable injury and loss. This case has attracted a great deal of attention and the outcome of the proceedings will be watched with in terest. Precroerive WUKatoe. Williston, March 23.—Several of the most enterprising ^citizens of Williston have decided to put Williston on the map of progress and prosperity. To this end they have decided to have a big three day Chautaqua under the manage ment of W. L. Radcliffe, of Washing ton, D. C. Each day has tiro excellent lyceum attractions. In addition to this, ’ one day will be net apart for Farmers’ Day, when addresses will be made bf agricultural, experts. The ing days will be given to and Good Citizenship. Tin of the town have decided to after « liberal dkcousrt on a during the Chaatoaqno. m \