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Must Llks ■ Msmbsr of ths Family" VOL XXXVIII BARNWELL S. t. APRIL 1,1915 NO. 31 1 OF COMMON PLEAS CONVENED HERE MONDAY Court of Conor*! Soomom Adjourood •ftor 10-Day Session. AH second week jurors for the March term of the Court of General Sessions were discharged Thursday. Quite a number of criminal cases have been tried at this term, those disposed of since the last issue of The People being as follows: Frank Bailey, who Was convicted of carrying concealed weapons, was sen- tencen to pay a fine of $30 or serve 30 days at hard labor on the chain gang or in the penitentiary. Jeff Dorch, charged with murder and convicted of manslaughter with recom mendation to mercy was sentenced to three years at hard labor in the peni tentiary or on the chain gang. Calvin Collins, indicted for burglary and larceny, was found guilty on the second count and sentenced to five years at hard labor in the penitentiary or on the chaingang. Leonard Miles and Clarence Still, . murder, not guilty. Doll Hihgsmith, housebreaking and larceny, not guilty. J. B. Morris, murder, not guilty. The Court of Common Pleas convened • ^>tday morning. The following cases ave been tried. ' L Jones te Co. vs. J. O. Brunson, et non-suit. T-r Anderson Cotton Co. vs. T. 0. Law- ton, Jr., judgment for the plaintiff for $581.40. B. Z. Davis vs. C, £W»C. R>. Co., complaint dismissed. P. J. Padgett vs. A. W. Manuel, ver dict for the plaintiff for the property in dispute, without damages. J. A. and L. C. Tobin vs. Barnwell Lumber Co., verdict for the defendant. Savannah Trust Co. vs. Oregon Law- ton, verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,101.10. * WANTED IN AUGUSTA; REMAINS IN FAIRFAX M.C to Dowliag Rofaaod to Rotara Georgia with Officer*. Sheriff J.B. Morris, of Barnwell, and Bailiff Cook, of Augusta, Ga., armed with a bench warrant, went down to Fairfax Friday to take M. C. Dowling to Augusta, but without requisition papers Mr. Dowling refused to go. He said, however, that he would return to Augusta Monday. His wife is said to be quite sick. Mr. Dowling, who was vice-president of the Citizens’ Trust Company, which failed in Augusta in 1312, is charged with embezzlement on 13 counts. GOVERNOR MAY ATTEND SCHOOL HOUSE-WARMING Chairman G. H. Bates Extends Invitation to State Officials. George H. Bates, member of the Barnwell bar, called at the governor’s office yesterday and invited Gov. Man- niog to attend the exercises incident to the opening of Barnwell’s new school building April 10. Gov. Mannning will attend if possible. J. E. Swearingen, State superintendent of education, and W. H. Hand, State high schol inspector, have accepted invitations to attend. “We believe we have one of the best school buildings in the State,” said Mr. Bates. The building was recently com pleted at a total cost of $28,000. The building will accommodate more than 300 pupils.—The State, March 31. THE COW AND HER PRODUCT. for # Clamson ColUgs Weekly Notes Farmer and Dairyman. (These notes are prepared weekly by the Dairy Division of Cleinson College, which will be glad to answer any ques tions pertaining to dairying.) Take care to make changes in a cow’s eed gradually. Washing the milker’s hands and the cow’s udder before milking is a good start towards clean milk production. A pound of butterfat sold from the farm takes away much less of the soil’s fertility than does a pound of hay or grain. Feed the hay and grain to dairy cattle, keep the fertility on the farm and derive your cash from the sale of butterfat. Murne Cowan, an Ohio Guernsey cow has broken the world's record with a production in one year of 1,086 pounds of butterfat, which churned in to 1,400 pounds of butter. The record- holder before her was also a Guernsey. Butterfat in the form of first-class butter is worth 30 cents der pound or more. In the form of low quality but. ter, it is worth 20 cents or less. Are you getting the higher price by pro ducing the better quality? If not, the Dairy Division of Clemson College will be glad to help you find remedies. When a good cow is sold from your coitimunity, it requires about six years to grow another to replace her. This is easily understood when it is remem bered that about half the calves born are males and that at least half of the heifers do not develop into good cows. Many well-bred cows have made poor records because of receiving poor treatment. On the other hand, many cows of inferior breeding have done excellently under good care. Heredity is only half the secret of a dairy record. Environment is the other factor, and e that must be taken into account. ■ In Memory of Honry Jenkins. This highly respected and patriotic citizen and loyal Christian passed away Feb. 26, 1915, at his home near Kline, S. C., after some days of suffering witn the dreadful malady of pneumonia. His death is a grievous loss and sore bereavement to his surviving wife and several children and many kindred and friends. The first time the present writer ever saw Henry Jenkins he was probably not more than four years old. His father, Mr. W. B. Jenkins, a most esti mable and intelligent gentleman, had moved into the “Big Fork,” some four miles from Ulmer, and with a consider able faimty was becoming established in a new home on his plantation along the west side of the Saltkehatcbie. The writer, yet a small boy, went one day in company with Mr. Green Harri son to the home of Mr. Jenkins, where he remained for quite a while. A new, deep well had been opened in the yard and was about completed. When the first bucket was drawn up, Mrs. Jen kins, a lady of refinement and good prowess of conversation, after drinking of it said: “It is a silver stream." The little boy, Henry, drew near the well, indulging a child’s curiosity , ind just then the windlass slipped from some body’s hands, the bucket rapidly des cended in the well and the crank (or handle) struck little Henry a terrible blow on the forehead. He “fell flat” on the ground and lay there several minutes in an unconscious condition. His mother went rushing to him with a bottle of camphor and within a short time he revived. I probably did not see Henry after this first meeting until we met as pupils of his father in the large school in the ‘ Big Fork,” near Mr. John Creech’s I and not far from the home of Mr Chris tian Burke. During the year 1863, while the War of Secession was in progress, Henry and myself met again in the school of bis eldest brother, Mr. William Jen kins, who taught that entire year not far from the homes of Mr. Robt. Southwell and Mr. Henry Creech. At the close of the session Mr. Wm. Jenkins joined the C. S. A. army, becoming a member of Capt. Smart’s company in the Regi ment of Calvary commanded by Col. Colcock. In 1864 he was captured on an island below Savannah, with others, and died in prison at Fort Deleware. Henry was too young to become a Confederate saldier. After the war he was a pupil in the school of the Rev. W. lU-Dowling, at Allen’s Chapel, and about thattime he professed conversion and was baptized by Mr. Dowling, thus becoming a member of the Allen’s Chapel Church. He was a faithful member still, during the writer’s late pastorate there for five consecutive years, and a more lovableHneek, gen tle, kind friend and Chistian brother is seldom found in any church. Henry was always pleasant, courteous and sympathetic. He keenly “felt for”, the pastor in every trial and rejoiced with him in every hour of success and encouragement. In the church he was humble and true, in the neighborhood agreeable, in the home affetionate and hospitable, and in every respect of citizenship he took pleasure in the peace and well-being of his country. His life here was an exemplary one, and I doubt not that he will vFeir'his crown "in the bright hosts beyond the stars.” R. W. Sanders. Greenville, S. C., March 23, 1915. Who Lircd Here the Longest? 4 We would like to know who has lived longest in Barnwell County. Write us a letter, if you are an old resident, and tell us some facts about your early days. We will publish the letters from the oldest residents. We wish to secure as many interesting facts as possible. The publication of one incident will remind other old-timers of other incidents, so let the letters come. T6 the person showing the longest continuous residence in the county, absence of less than one year, or service in the army or navy not counted against the pioneer, we will send The People FREE for the remainder of his or her'life. To the second oldest pioneer we will send the paper for three years free and to the third one year free. Address The Barnwell People, Barnwell, S. C. □DC YOUNG PHYSICIAN DIES ON HOMEWARD JOURNEY J. E. Hair, of BlackyiUo, Succumb* to TuborculoM* at Mobil*. Mobile, Ala., March 25.—Dr. J. E. Hair, aged 26, a resident of Blackyille, S. C., died on northbound train No. 2 of the Louisville and Nashville Road, be tween Pascagoula and Mobile, early Monday morning from tuberculosis. The invalid was on his last journey home. The body was taken off at the depot here and prepared for burial and is now en route to the home of the deceased. Mrs. Ivy Hair, qjother of the young man, was with bin) at the time of his death, but missed the train after getting off here and remained in Mobile until Thursday morning, when she continued her journey. She will accompany the body to Blackville from Montgomery. ‘Blackville, March 27.—The body of Dr. J. E. Hair, who died Monday morn ing while en route from the far West to his home here, was. laid to rest this afternoon in the Blackville cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Dr. Hair was graduated froth the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in 1912 and practiced medicine for a time in Greenville, this State. He was married to Miss Ivy Kinney of Frostburg, Md., and she survives him, with a daughter about 12 months of age. Dr. Hair leaves also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hair of Blackville, and the following brothers and sis ters: A. B. Hair, J. K. Hair and Mrs. H. Still, Jr., of Blackville; Mrs. J. H. Sanders of Charleston; G. F. Hair, D. D. S., of Bamberg; I. M. Hair, D. D. S , of Greenville, and H. B. Hair, D. D 8., and Mrs. D. D. Walters of Columbia. FERTILIZER BULLETINS Govan New*. Govan, March 2t.—Mr. -and Mrs. B. P.. Hartzog entertained recently a number of the advance^ grade. A number of games were enjoyed, fol lowed by a three course luncheon; the table was decorated in red candles and CI*m*on Offer* Farmer* Several Publi cation* on Subject. - At this season farmers through out South Carolina are deeply inter ested in fertilizers and are seeking information on all phases of the subject. Clemson College has a number of bulletins on fertilizers which farmers will find valuable.’ All of these bulletins are free to any citizens of the state requesting them. Among the available '..publications on fertilizers which will be interesting to South Carolina farmers at this time are: Bulletin No. 151,. $oils and Fertilizers, by T. E. Keitt. '■ Bulletin No. 173, Potash and Mixed Fertilizers, by T. E. Keitt. Circular No. 8, Home Mixing and General Fertilizer Formulas, by W. B. West. Circular No. 9, Lime for South Caro lina Soils, by T. E. Keitt. Circular No. 10, Home Mixing of Fertilizers, by J. C. Rampley. Extension Bulletion B, Use of Fer tilizers under Present Conditions, by J. N. Harper. Extension Circular, Calculation of Fertilizer Formula, by T. E. Keitt. Any of these bulletins may be obtain - ed by writing to the South Carolina Experiment Station, Clemson College, or the extension division, Clemson College. T * * CARLISLE SCHOOL WINS. - PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL CLOSED ON MARCH 19TH Other Interesting New* from Rosemary Town ship. Williston, March 27.—Miys Ophelia Pender, of Springfield, spent last week end with Miss Essie Woodward. Mr. J. M. Weathersbee visited Au gusta last week. Miss Annette Davis has returned home rfter a pleasant stay in Barn well. ^ , Mrs. d. W. Hutson, of Mt. Calvary, visited relatives here last week. Messrs. Chester Woodward and Ashley Greene attended the Field Day in Aiken on the 20th insL Misses Laura Kennedy and Florrie Greene are at home after an extended visit to relatives in Midville, Ga. Mrs. C. B. Parkerand Miss Eva Davis spent Wednesday in Blackville. The Hon. J. W. Folk made a flying trip to Columbia Thursday. The Pleasant Hill School closed March 19th, the commencement exfr- cises being successfully carried out the the same night Misses Higgins and Shuler left Monday for their homes in Elloree and Blackstock, respectively. Messrs. Atticus N. Brown and B. E. Hair, of Aiken, motored over to Mr. R. E. Woodward's Friday afternoon. Miss Nila Grubbs is the guest of Miss Lottie Grubs. Misses May ns Weathersbee, of North Augusta, and Inez Weathersbee, of Windsor, spent the . week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Weathrsbee. FERTILIZER TAG TAX. Receipt* at Clemaon College are 34 Per Ceal. of La*t Y ear. H. M. Stackhouse, secretary of the State Board of Fertilizer Control at Clemson College, announces that at the close of business on March 24th, 1915, receipts from the fertilizer tag tax had reathed the amount of $100,000. At the close of business on March 24, 1914, receipts from the tax had reached $239,060. Receipts for 1915 to March 24 are 42 per cent, of the receipts for 1914 to March 24, and 36 per cent, of the total receipts for 1914, which were $276,000. However, the fertilizer movement has been late in getting under way this year and it is ex pected that a larger percentage of increase in receipts will be shown in the final weeks of the season than is the case in ordinary years. sprays of red jasmine were placed by ’•TTHcTe**'Wim« XttM,'ohe oTthe old^Mclr pMce card. AH” the refresh time negroes, died at his home here ’ ments were carried out ia red glao. Sunday after an illneas of several Afterwards a contest followed and Le- weeks. He was a good old darky and 1 roy Kennedy was awarded the prize, will bg mused by both white and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hay entertained colored. — i recently at dinjie r. N Barnwell Lose* Opening Game of Season 14 to 3. , 'A ‘ Bamberg, March 29.—Carlisle de feated Barnwell in the opening game of the season by a score of 14 to 3. The features of the game werd die pitching of Parnelle, the betting of Le noir and Owens and a shoestring catch by Fktrey In centre for Cirtiste, and the catching of Creighton for Barn well. Qpadi Merchants is well pleased with us squad and hopes to retain the chain- pienaihip far Carlisle this W eethersbe*—Morris. Augusta, Ga., March 29.—Married on the 23rd insf., in the presence of a number of relatives and friends at the First Christian Parsonage of this city, the Rev. Howard T. Crep officiating, Miss Janie Amelia, daughter of Mrs. F. W. Weathersbee, of Barnwell, and Mr. Paul Oliver Morris, of Martin, S. C. Mrs. Moms is well known and splendidly connected in this city, where she has often visited and won many friends. She will be remembered by many of the girls of the LaGrangc Fe male College and St. Angela's Convent,^ at which colleges she was distinctly popular. That all the years to come may be to them bright with the sun shine of happiness and all good fortune is the sincere heart wish of all who have seen the beautiful life of the happy bride grow from the sweet inno cence of childhood to the full flower of womanhood and who have known how well the proud groom has met and measured up to every duty and demand of an honorable, high toned business career. : < The bride, who is i typical blond, was beautiful in a salver gray traveling suit, with accessories to . match. After a two weeks' wedding trip tfiey will make their future home with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Furse st Martin, S. C. HAVOC BY SUBMARINE CHIEF WAR FEATURE Destructive of Fi Ship* Absorb* Gov. NEW COUNTY DBttNSABT BOARD NAMED SATURDAY British. London, March 29.—The statement by the admiralty of the sinking near the English coast of two British pas senger steamers by German lubrntr rines, with an attendant loss of up ward of 150 lives, was the most im portant war news of the day so far as the British public was concerned. Both steamers crowded on full speed in an effort to escape and the fact that they were overhauled shows that Gennfmy now has some of her most modern submarimes engaged in the blockade operations against the British Isle. Outside the sinking of these steam ers the only news of importance was of the renewal of activity by the Rus sian Black sea fleet which bombarded .the forts on the ' Bosphorus, and the announcement from Petrograd that the Baltic fleet has been reinforced by modern fighting units, presumably dreadnoughts built in Russian yards. The battles in the Carpathian passes are proceeding with ever increasing violence. The Russians now hold the western passes and are advancing into Hungary, but the eastern passes re main in the hands of the Germanic allies, who, however, are strongly pressed by their reinforced adver saries. The situstion Is unchanged in east Galicia and Bukowina. In north Po land the Germans claim to have driven the Russians from Tauroggen, which they stormed. In the West the mine warfare con tinues without any important changes in the positions of the two armies. At the request of the shipyard own ers the British chancellor of the exchequer has promised to submit to the cabinet a proposal to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Great Britain during the war. Yestejrdav was the last day for peyiag taxes without the five per cent .penalty. Executions will now be issued as rapidly 1 bs possible. MM* Defer F "Sister, thou wist mild and lovely, Gentle as a summer breeze,— Pleasant as the air of evening. * As it floats among the trees.” Mias Daisy was endowed with strong characteristics of mind, and her corres pondence with her kindred and friends —especially the writer—was always instructive, tender and affectionate. She was thoughtful of the nleasures of other* and always took pains to say what would contribute to happiness, and yet be coniistent with the truth. Her heart qualities were gentle and sweet, her disposition was mild and patient,.her reverence for her parents was deep and ever oovious to all, while her love for and devotion to her sisters and brothers added a charming pearl to her other attractive qualities. During the summer of 1914, Miss Daisy was stricken with the fearful malady of typhoid fever. She fought through the long weeks of her illness with marked fortitude, and with the aid of physicians, • trained nurse and attentive kindred she partly re gained her strength. But the cruel ravages of disease were so radical and permanent that she afterwards suffered incessantly with sieepless nervous ness. In the vain hope continous ailment, Waverly Hospital, of overcoming this she went to the Columbia, S. C., Lights*? aad Davis. The new dispensary board for Bar»- well County was appointed Saturday by Gov. Manning on the recommendation of the Barnwell delegatkfa to Hie gen eral assembly. The former boerd war removed by the governor after two hearing! on a petition for this action. The members of the new diapeneery board are as follows: C. H. Mathis. Blackville, W. Martin Lightsey, Fair fax, and J. G. Da via, Williston. Capt Mathis is a planter on a large scale, ing successfully conducted fan operations in seven States. Ho decided, however, to confine MaL ests to Barnwell County in the future. Mr. Lightsey ia a member of the firm of Lightsey Bros. Hardware Co., of FMF fix, and enjoyea the respect of every one in hia community. Mr. Daria ti a luccessful farmer of Rosemary town ship and a man of sound business judg ment That these gentlemen will con duct the affairs of the dispensary iu a manner above reproach is the predic tion of their friends in every section of the county. CAMP GEO. W. MORRAU MEETS ON AFRO. MTH WU IUU United Cowled aval* V* Reunion at M«y*r’* I Meyer’s Mill, March 30.—The twenty- fourth meeting of survivors of Camp Geo. W. Morrell, United Confederate Veterans, will be held here Friday, April 16th, at 11 o'clock, sharp. At the same time and place the United Sons of Veterans, Camp B. B. Kirkland, will meet. The ladiee end the are cordially invited to i attendance with their penied by the usual basket of < All the veterans of the < to bo with us on this musical features of the year, we will be as meritorious as heretofore. J. Staff Halford, J. A. Meyer, Adiutant. TOP-DRESS OATS AND WHEAT Stale Agent Urge* 'Top dress oats and wheat and do H without delay. That is the meaaage I should like to get to every South Qare- lina farmer,” said W. W. Long, state agent of demonstration and director of the extenson division of Clemson CoL lege. r Top-dressing, said Mr. Long, will be especially necessary this spring. This is true because of the excessive rain fall of the past winter, which has i in great measure to wash the from the soil. Mr. Long advises the use of nitrate of soda as a top-dresser, because of its ready availability and becauae it is net too Ijigh in price at present where, after ten days and in spite of careful treatment, she suddenly passed away from heart failure on February 1st, 1915. Her remains were conveyed back to Barnwell and to Long Branch Church, where the funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Henfy of Barnwell, and she \yas laid to rest in the cemetery at that church by the side of her beloved father and other relatives and friends. Miss Daisy was was the daughter of Mr. Geo. W. and Mrs. Serena Sanders Peacock. Several sisters,, Mrs. Ella Anderson, Mrs. Maud Hair, Misses Anna and Lulie Peacock, and two brothers, Robt. L. Peacock and Eddie Peacock, with her devoted mother, all survive her. Miss Daisy’s crowning qualities were' those of a sincere, humble and faithful follower of her blessed Saviour, Whom having not seen she ardently loved. Years ago she profess ed conversion, became a good mem- her of the Long Branch Church and died in the faith which was shown by her Christian walk. She was of a musical turn of mind and heart and seemed never happier than when she engaged in singing the sweet songs of Zion. We believe she is now in the realm of the blest, of which John said in Rev. 142, “I heard the voice of the harpers harping drith their harps.’* R. W. Sanders. Mr*. A. fti. Allendale, March 25.—Mrs. Alice Matilda Calhoun, aged 73 years, dM here Tuesday night, at the home her daughter, Mrs. F. H. Boyd. She had been in declining health for aevewl years. Mrs. Calhoun was married twice. Her first husband was the late Dr. Alex Edwards, and the second, Mr. J. S. Calhoun, who with three daogh- ters and two sods, survive her. The children are: Mrs. Henry Flowers, Mrs. F. H. Boyd, Mrs. Howard Williaam of Allendale; James S.Calhoun, of Beau fort, and R. S. Calhoun, of Baldoc. la Heaor of Judge Men Min. - r ~ 1 An occasion of much social enjoy ment was the dinner on last Friday evening tendered by Mr, and Mrs. G.\ M. Greene in honor of Judge T. J, Mauldin of Greenville, S. C. Through out the evening music wax furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Evison and Mrs. Greene. Those present were: Mas- dames J. A. Willis, C. A. Best, A. E. Evison, Miss Blanche Brooker, Judge T. J. Mauldin, Messrs. C. C. Simms, G. H. Bales, R. A. Ellis, C. A. Best, J. A. ; Willis, A. E. Evison, W. H. Greene, J. ■: G. Pate. Mr. R. S. Tureer, a former resident of this county, died March 25tfa at 9 East First Street, Jacksonville, Fk. Memorial Day. Jennjr, March 27.—The Rivers’Bridge Memorial Association observe Thure- day, April 22nd, as Memorial Day. Dr. J. Henry Hermes, president of New berry College, will deliver the oriel address. The public is invited and the. ladies earnestly >«h- quested to bring flowan. Dr. N. F. Kirkland, Pres. J-W. Jenny, Sec. ^ Mr. L. H. Wilttama, town this week. 1 .