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‘V\* ' b * T v TT17 .' Jtlji "V *Ju»l Like a Membar of lha Family'* ■ :V ; ■ ■■ VOL XXXVIII BAKNWELL S. C. APRIL 8. 1915 NO. 32 SPLENDID PROGRAM FOR “HOUSE-WARMING DAY” Supt HmmI and Prominent Local Spook* era to Moke AddreMO*. A splendid program has been ar ranged for “House-Warming Day,” which has been set for tomorrow, the 9th inst., at which time the faculty and pupils of the Barnwell Graded School will formally occupy the handsome new school building, which has just been completed at a cost of about 125,000. Governor‘Richard I. Manning was invited to make an address but was forced to decline because of a pre vious engagement. However, Supt. W. H. Hand and several prominent local speakers of note will be present In additition there will be excellent music, both vocal and instrumental. The exercises wil^ commence at 12 M. The program in full is as follows: 1. Hymn, “Coronation ”. 2. Invocation: TheRev.W. L. Hayes. - 8. History of the Barnwell School: The Hon. G. H. Bates. 4. Chorus, “All Hail:” High School Girls. 5. Address: Supt. W. H. Hand. 6. Chorus, .“Boating Song:” Choral Club. 7. Address: Cq. Supt. H. J. Crouch. 46. Chorus, "The Rally:” High School Girls. 9. Address: Dr. W. M. Jones. 10. Violin Solo: Eugene Easterling. 11. Address: The Rev. W. J. Snyder. 12. Chorus, “Annie Laurie:” Choral Club. 13. Address: Dr. A. B, Patterson. Benediction: The Rev. W. J. Henry. At the close of the exercises there will be a basket picnic on the campus. All the patrons and friends of the school who expect to be present are requested to send baskets to the school house not later th*n 10 o'clock. A committee of ladies will receive them. JESS WILLARD WINS WORLD’S RING CROWN •White Hop.” Make* < Johaaoa ia 2«tk Rooad. Ringside, Havans, April 5.—Jess Willard, the Kansas boy, is tha new heavyweight champion pugilist of the world. He knocked out Jack Johnson, the black champion, in tl.e twenty- sixth round of their championship bout here today. It was Johnson's fight all the way until the twenty-second round, when the vitality left him because of the hard pace which he carried through out the early rounds. Then tha giant plainsman opened his heaviest attack, and in the next few rounds carried the fight away from the black man and toppled him over with rights and lefts to the body and blows to the face. Seventeen thousand persons saw the combat, and when Johnson crumbled up on the floor from a fierce right swing to the jaw, the crowd burst into the ring. Soldiers cleared the ring. Johnson took the referee’s count while lying on the ropes, but the moment after Referee Welsh had given the decision the former champion got to his feet in time to escape the wild rush of excited spectators. Johnson was paid $30,000 for the fight. m +•+ THE CIVIC LEAGUE INJUNCTION. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NEWS FROM ELLENT0N Literary Society Held Interesting Debate on Immigration. Ellenton, April 3.—John Willis of Augusta was in Ellenton one day this week. Mrs. W. A. Bailey, Mrs. C. M. Tur- ner, Mrs. F. D. Bush and Miss Sarah Callahan were in Augusta this week. At the literary society last Friday evening an interesting debate was staged, “Resolved, That immigration is detrimental to the United States.” John J. Payseur and Mias Floride Carey represented the affirmative, and Basel T. Brinkley ant^L. M. Wise the negative. The judges decided that the affirmative had the better of the argu ment. Mrs. W. D. Bush of Greens Cut, Ga., ia visiting in Ellenton. Mrs. Gladys Towles,* Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brown, J. J. Bush, and Judge Mauldin of Barnwell spent Sunday at the home of E. R. Buckingham. Messrs. Buckingham and Mauldin were in college at the same time and this was their first meeting in 24 years. Miss Mildred Bailey, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bailey, gave an Easter party and egg hunt Friday. Mra. F. M. Youngblood is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hahn, in Aiken. A. R. Dunbar waa in Augusta this week on business. Mrs. Ida E. Bush is visiting friend^ and relatives at her old home in Black- ville. The ladies of Ellenton have been observing a week of prayer. Daily meetings were held st the homes of the various ones, and no doubt much good will come out of this week of devo ion. Dr. Daniel, of Columbia, delivered his lecture, ‘The Moral Aspect of the European War,” at the school audi torium last Monday evening to quite a nice apdience. The people of Ellen ton considered themselves indeed for tunate when they can have the op portunity of hearing this able and consecrated gentleman on any subject COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COMPLETED MARCH TERM A. Law- La wton, for $1,- $3,101 FIRE AT ALLENDALE A H. Hewlett. Allendale, April 1—The ginnery of J. H. Hewlett, situated in the cotton oil mill yard here, waa destroyed by fire yesterday. The cause of the fire is not known. The loss is about $3,000, partly covered by insurance. Temporary Obstruction* Ordered Re moved by Judge Mauldin. In spite of the inclement weather, a large and interested number of Barn well people attended the injunction proceedings against the Civic League in the Court House Friday night. W. H. Duncan, the plaintiff, was repre sented by Attorneys G. M. Greene and C. A. Best, while Attorneys George H. xBates and J. A. Willis appeared for the defendants. After the latter had made their ihiewer and return and the attor neys had'completed their arguments,. Judge Mauldib .,took the matter under consideration. He issued an ord|er the Sunday School Reorganised On last Sunday at the Baptist Church the Sunday school was reorganized and graded. The Senior Girls’ Class was orgsnized, taking as tneir nsme “Fi delia,” which means faithful. Motto: “Be Thou faithful until death and I will give Thee a Crown of Life.” Aim: ‘To behold the beauty of the Lord and to enquire in His Temple." Song: “Will there be sny stars in my crown?” Verse: “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firma ment; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” Colors: Old Gold and Black. The following officers were elected. President, Minnie Price; 1st vice- president, Eva Blanton; 2nd vice-presi dent, Elizabeth Burckhalter; secretary, Edna Still; treasurer, Marie Baxley; re porter, Ruby Armstrong The plan of the class will be to have social gatherings, public entertainments and occasionally give religious services at the church. R. A. Mitt Duncan in Auto Accident. Mrs. W. J. Murray is resting as com fortably as could be expeetd after the automobile accident Thursday after noon in which she was thrown out of her car. The Murray touring car and .a transfer automobile were in collision on Hampton street, opposite the Co lumbia hospital. ’"Mrs. Murray was CuDSlUerailUIl. nosioaucviail Wiypi *vaia. munaj TV an following day, referrlhgthe case tojjJ. •thrown clear of the car, striking upon Julian Bush to take tesflmpny, and or- <lered the temporary obstructions across the street removed. It » x not known at this time when the referent -will be held. Much interest has been aroused and the proceedings will be watched with a great deal of interest by both the principals and their friends. At Tk« Lyric. The managers of The Lyric Theatre have secured some excellent pictures, featuring Mar)- Pickford and William Farnum, which will be shown Thursday nights during April, beginning tonight,. the8th inst., with Mary Pkkford ip “A Good Little Devil.” The Spitfire,” . “The Master Mind” and ‘The Man 00 her face. She was badly bruised and shaken up, but no bones were broken. Her companions were Mrs. H. W. Richardson and the latter’s niece, Miss mean. Mrs. Richardson was thrown ouLbf the car and Miss Duncan to the bottom Of the tonneau, but neither was badly hurL^**^he State, 4th inst. Petit Jurors Were Dianisaod Thursday. —•The Cases Tried. The March term of the Court of Common Pleas adjourned tine die Saturday. Petit jurors were dismissed Thursday afternoon. Cases disposed of since the last issue of The People are as follows: Savannah Trust Co. vs. F. ton, J. M. Lawton and T. O. Jr., verdict for the defendant 585.95. Hezekiah Bates vs. A. C. L. Ry. Co. verdict for the defendant. Continental Gin Co. ya. F. P. Lee, ver dict for the defendant. Savannah Guano Co. vs. John C. Mat thews, verdict directed for the plaintiff for $L080. T. A. Greene va. W. F. Muns and A. C. L. Ry. 86., verdict directed for the plaintiff for the the property in dispute or if in case it cannot be delivered $325, the value thereof. In addition to the above jury cases, a large number of ofders was granted by the Oburt. CAMP GEO. W. MORRALL MEETS ON APRIL 16TH FIRE AT SEIGUNGVILLE DESTROYED MUCH COTTON Eichty-thruu Bulat Want up iu Smoke Thursday Night Seiglmgville, April 5.—A fire of un known origin destroyed a warehouse and eighty-three bales of cofton belong ing to Mr. H. J. Moody Thursday night. When first discovered about 12:30 o’ clock the flames, were bursting from the roof of the building and all efforts to subdue the blaze were useless. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Mrs. Arthur Owens, of Barnwell, is visiting her brother, Mr. Walter Thomas. Mr. Charley Moody, of Big Fork, waa a visitor here yesterday. Mrs. W. T. Bates, of Allendale, visit ed her mother, Mrs. J. P. Boyles, yes terday. - - ?. Messrs. J. W. Boyles and H. H. Youngblood motored up to Big Fork yesterday. Mr. J. W. Augley and family visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. J. W. Goodson and daughter, Miss Thelma, were visitors here yes terday. Mr. H. J. Moody went up to Augusta on business last week. Mr. and Mra. W. H. Williams, of Al lendale, were visitors here yesterday. United CoufutUrate Vnterao* WiU Hold Reunion at Mayor's Mill Meyer’s Mill, March 30.—The twenty- fourth meeting of survivors of Camp Geo. W. Morrall, United Confederate Veterans, will be held here Friday, April 16th, at 11 o'clock, sharp. Col. Harry D, Calhoun, of Barnwell, will be the orator of the day. At the same time and place the United Sons of Veterans, Camp B. B. Kirkland, wlH meet. The ladies' and the public are cordially invited to supplement the attendance with their pretence, accom panied by the usual buket of dainties. All the veterana of the camp are urged to be with Us on this occasion. The musical features of the year, we think will be ss meritorious as heretofore. J. Staff Halford, Commander. J. A. Meyer, Adiutant. 2t. MISSIONARY CONFERENCE. MARRIED AT ALLENDALE. mi Mr. MU* Mari* William, the Bride CknrUa Farmer. Allendale, April 3.—Mias Marie Wil liams and Mr. Charles Fanner were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Williams, Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends and relatives by the Rev. M. Murphy. This young and popular couple have the best wishes of a host of friends. After their bridal tour they will be at home in Allendale. Barnwell Atsoeiatioa Held Meetiag at Baptist Charce Last Week. On last Wednesday, March 31, was held st the Baptist Church a missionary conference for the Bam well Association The weather being so cold and raw, the attendance waa smaller than expected. This conference was conducted by the Rev. R. E. Wilkins, of Greenville, who is Secretary of the Layman’s*Movement in this State, assisted by the Rev. D. W. Herring, t missionary from Interior China. The meeting waa held for the purpose of stimulating interest among the churches of the Barnwell Asaocia- tiou in the Home and Foreign Missions of the South; and although the attend- ance was not as large as hoped for, several representative men from the different churches braved the elementa and (or the internet they took ia the meeting seemed to be well repaid for doing so. The work on the fields has been exceedingly prosperous during the past year. A large number has been added to the churches through the mission forces than in any previous year; but as the fiscal year for thpse Boards is drawing to a dose, the funds are failing far short of what they were last year. Hence this conference was held to try to devise some means for enlisting the interest and help of the churches in the Barnwell Association. FAIRFAX CIVIC LEAGUE PLANS “CLEAN4IP WEEK” Resident* sad Business Houses to Clean* up Yards sad Premiss*. Fairfax,-April-3.—The Civic league held a meeting last week at the home of Mrs. W. M. Brooks. Plans were dis cussed for ciean-up week, which was set for first week in April. Wednesday was especially designated aa the day for residents and business houses to clean up their yards and premises. The carts will be bept busy all day Wednesday and longer if necessary, hauling off trash from yards, etc. Plans were discussed for a reception to be given the husbands and brothers of the town at an early date. Mra. Brooks served a sweet course at the conclusion of the business meeting. A reception was held by the Woman’s Missionary society of the Baptist church at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. A programme of music and readings contributed to the pleasure of the oc casion. ' Misses Radcliff and Elizabeth Edwards of Brunson and Miss Zelte Loadholt gave several readings. Mra. J. E. Johnston and Misses Alma Knight and Damaris Folk gave several piano numbers. Mrs. E. A* Mac Dowell sang two aongs. The girls of the Y. W. C. A. served the refreshments, which con sisted of a salad course and cocoa, in the dining room. Souvenirs consisted of the society colors in purple violets, tied with white ribbon. Mesdames O. J. Youmans, Ben Bronson, M. F. Crad dock and Mixson assisted in receiving and entertaining. WILUSTON WOLENJOT THREE-DAT CHAUTAUQUA ‘RIAH HAS" ATTENDS COURT DscMsi That tha Tktac Ha Least Naads U a Lawsuit Long Branch, April l.—We attended 1 court last week and we noticed that a big old clean shaved (not vary hand some) fellow, the one that George 1 Charleton called the potisiper, took Musk and recitations will ba sides against the whole push, and we , between acta. Local Talawt WlH Abo State Cause* Entitled •Out of Towu." Williston, April 5.-Wfllistoa, nnliba many other towns which are idly sitting by and bewailing the fact that tha war and hard times are ruining everything, has forgotten such troubles and ia steadily forging ahead. She has just arranged to have a three days Chan- tauqua on April 19, 20 and 21. Several prominent business men have takes hold of and assumed the responsibility and of course this in itself spells eae- cess. and the people can look forward to a real treat The citizens have bean divided into two dubs of boosters, the. Reds and the Bines, and each club is trying to sell more tickets than its op ponents, The losing club will enter tain the winners. Both sides are ea- thuiastically pushing the contest and interest is keyed up to the highest pitch. Between two and three hundred aaaaan tickets have been sold and people ia the neighboring towu end in the country have promised to attend. The whole three days will be packed fall of good, wholesome entertainment, which will appeal to the tastes of the moat critical. In addition to the reguiv program several able speaker! wfH ne secured to address the people and dis cuss with them questions of intercel and importance. Another thing to which everyone is looking forward to with ptauura is e play to be presented by the taentty ef the Elko and WUliaton High School* assisted by Miss Corrie Hair, Maura. Cedi L. Greene and Murry Smith. The play is pnder the personal super-video of Mrs. S. A. Wise. The title is “Oetef Town.” It is a little comedy of three acta, fall of bright and am using Mtaa- tions and incidents. It will be prw- sented on Friday evening, the Mh inst., st 8 JO o’clock. In the of the WUliaton High Sehoc ADVICE ON “SWATTING.” State Beard of Health Getting Reedy for Campaign. The State Board of Health has sent out a graphic poster in advance of “clean-up-day” on April 10. The ad vice on the poster is confined to means of ridding the house and yard of flies, two of the formulas for which are as follows: - “Fly poison for the house: Two teaspoonfulR of formaldehye in a pint of milk and water, equal parts, and sweetened with sugar.” “To clean the rooms quickly of flies burn pyrethrum powder. Sprinkle the powder on live coals carried on a metal shovel. The fumes cause flies to fall in a stunned condition. They must be kept up and destroyed. Best results are obtained by darkening the room, allowing only a ray of light to enter at window-shades. Flies, in at tempting to escape the fumes, will seek the light at the window, thus simplifying their collection.” Miss Catherine Peterson. Blackville, April 1.—The sad news of the death of little Catherine, th»-40*f The Exchange Chib. One of the moat interesting of the innovations in Barnwell ia the Ex change Club, each meeting seeming to grow in pleasure for those who attend. On last Thursday afternoon, the club met with Mrs. G. M. Greene and after an hour or so spent with the needle, Mrs. Greene bide every one put up her needle and distributed artistic cards with pencils attached, instructing her guests to begin s “War of Words.’’ When the attempts st word building was examined, Mrs. W. L. Hayes was found to have the largest number to her credit and was presented with s beautiful centerpiece in crochet. Mrs. W. J. Sexton and Mrs. C. F. Molairtied for the consolation and the latter waa given a very attractive Easter basket. This cleVer little contest was greatly enjoyed by those present, as well as the delicious salad course and coffee which followed. Before leaving, Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Evison rendered some very enjoyable musical numbers and “A Perfect Day” was voted by all. The next meeting of the Exchange Club will be held at the home of Mrs. J. G. Moody. noticed that he and other learned gents often engaged ia ernes words and in a minute they would both be looking on the same paper and smiling at enek other just like new married folks, while if it had been the ordinary backwoods men their grand children would have been miffed about It a decade from now. So when the man who had the whole House to fight would get through we would conclude that the prisoner at the bar waa the scums of the earth and when the other side would finish we would decide that the client and his Honor was about the only two gentlo- men in the court House. we decided however before taking our our leave that the thing we least needed waa a Lawsuit. but we are back at post now trying to make the Turkeys set when they lean a little the other way, tending the coera 4r c and glancing the head Unea of the Dailiea and have concluded that If we | were rid of Leo Frank, Harry Thaw 1 and that big Muss over the Ocean the , Newspapers could take a rest and the people too. We are not going to dabble in anything extra this year; one reason is the other fellow is looking cross eyed about the way he came out last year and an other reason is poor Bucra A Niggers have become ax tame aa house cats with no prospect of getting any ways wild this year. Riah Mai. !» and 7b cents, used for the the school, invited to he Mr. W. A. who hara bet Spring this ws have made mu give them up. The Ihring in WUltotaa tor COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PERFECT OKANttllOi & R. Bejristaat ef Chtarmen ef Mse Been The new Boerd of County <ionera,compoeedof Mernra. 8.R. Boyta- ton, of Blackville, J. M. Wentherabe* <£ WilUaton, and N. M. Walker, of Appleton, met here Thursday and or ganized. Mr. Boylston was eiaelad chairman of the board and Mr. W. V. Richardson clerk, succeeding himself. Harley A Best were appointed eouaty attorneys, vice R. C. Holman, and Dr. A. B. Patterson waa appointed oeunty physician, vice Dr. E. L. Patterson, TO OPERATE RAILWAY. end- Honor Roll of Friendship School for month ing March 26, 1915: 1st Grade: Alma Ray, Daisy Ray, year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. jSallie Tucker, Pearl Sanders, Earle Sheriff CatchSe^a “Tifer.” Bob Carter, a negro, who lives near the Oil Mill, was raided By^Sherift Morris Saturday and six full two quart! nearly full and two pints of whiskey, besides a number of bottles and corks found in his posses- 1 sion. In fact, it ia said that he was ^ taken so completely by surprise that one bottle which he was filling was un- tha Box” will follow ia the order j corked when the Sheriff entered the Walter Peterson of Bethel college, Hopkinsville, Ky., and granddaughter of Mrs. J. H. E. Milkous of this place, reached here on Monday afternoon. The little girl attendedSunday school on Sunday morning and upon her re turn home her mother found that she* had a slight fever. The, doctor was summoned on Monday morning and pronounced her to have developed pneumonia and heart failure caused her death at 4 o’clock that afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in River- cemetery st Hopkinsville, Ky. Sanders, Hattie Mae Still. * 2nd Grade: Lila Ray, Cevern Ray, Monnie Tucker, Gertrude Morris. 3rd Grade: Ernest Ray, Johnnie Ray, Halils Ray, Geest Sanders, Leon Sanders, Charlie Still. 5th Grade: Victor Creech, Mary Ray. 6th Grade: Annie Ray, Hilda Ray. Directors Elooted for Bombers, Ehrhardt A Welter boro. Bamberg, April 3.—A meeting of the stockholders of the Bamberg, Ehrhardt A Walterboro Railway com- ! pany was held here on Tuesday. An i interesting report was made by mem bers of the construction company which built the road, showing that the work has been practically com pleted, and that the road will soon be operated by the Atlantic Coast Line company. The following board of directors was elected for the ensuing year: J. A. Wyman, Thomas Black, W. E. Rhoad, G. F. Bamberg, E. C. Hays. W. C. Wolfe and Jones A. Wil liams. J. A. Wyman was reelected president: Thomas Black, vice presi dent, and W. D. Rhoad, treasurer, The new road is 14 miles long and {connects the county seat with the Greenpond branch of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad at Ehrhardt. Sheriff ■'-Gill, of Calhoun. came over hk. Barnwell William Oliver, several offeases. by Sheriff Morm Sati There will be a Lilliputian wedding in the new school auditorium in the near future. The bride is to be select ed by ballot. The polls will be opened at Deaton's and Huggins’ drug stores and County, votes will be sold st the rate of one cent each or 30 votes for 25 cents. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Civic Leagu* Watch next week’s pa id. Mr. G. A. MU. Mr. George A. Still, a former 1 of Blackville, died at hia homa a few miles from here on Wednesday aHar noon after an illness of shout a weak. Mr. Still was about 47 years of agn and was s man of high and nobia traits of character. He resided in Blackville several years, during which tima he was engaged in the mercantile busineaa and was considered one of the town’s most honest and upright citizens. Ha served several years as Inteadeat of the town and hia administration was noted as one of progress and improve ment of the affairs of the town. Mr. Still was a consistent member of the Baptist church, was a land sod af fectionate husband and father sad a neighbor ever ready to bestow a fayor upon those around him. He is survived by his widow, six children—four sons and two daughters —and s number of friends who held him in the highest esteem: The funer al services were conducted $t the Bap tist church Thursday afternoon by tha pastor, Rev. Mr. Funderburk, and the body was interred in the city cemetery. —Blackville Herald. Death of WilKam M. Hoteou. Aiken, April 3.—Mr. William Hutson, a well-known citizen of this Gladys, Va., who has been called the Protracted Meetiag. The protracted meeting which has been announced to begin at the Baptist Church on April 25, will be conducted by the Rev. J. Saunders Jones, of city and a Confederate Veteran, died here Thursday as the result of a stroke of paralysis. He was 69 years of age and unmarried. He leaves a broth-' of hia meetings. He h spoken of an an er, Mr. John C. Hutson, of this place,! and a siatgr, Mrs. T. H. DeSainsure, of M ill edge ville, Qa. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. “Kneeling Evangelist” Mr. Jones is a fine singer as well as a good sad ofter sinus solos during the < eloquent 1 April