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“Just Llk* a Mambar of tha Family” VOL XXXVIII BARNWELL. S. C. APRIL 22. 1913 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ARE “CLEAN-UP DAYS” Mayor tfarlgr 'h—i Civic Laafue Coo para tea. The Civic League, in cooperation with the Town Council of Barnwell.wiah to notify the public that Thursday and Friday, April 22 and 23, have been named as “Clean-up Days” in order that Barnwell may wear its brightest and best apparel for Chautauqua week. Mayor Harley has issued the following proclamation to that effect: “I, J. Emile Harley, Mayor of Barn well, hereby proclaim Thursday and Friday, April 22 and 23, as ‘‘Clean-up Days” in Barnwell, during which period all residents of the town will be required to clean their premises of all trash and garbage. An inspector will be appointed for each street and all parties whose premises are found to be a menace to the public health will be fined. (‘ ‘Signed) J. Emile Harley, ‘‘Mayor of Barnwell.” Citizens are urged to clean their houses, their yards and their particular house fronts. Wagons will be em ployed on the above days to haul away and collection of garbage placed in re ceptacles at the back gate. If the wagon should fail to call, notify any one of these ladies in their respective wards: Mrs. L. C. Christie, Mrs. N. 0. W. Walker and Mrs. Harry D. Calhoun. It is (o be hoped that no one will be reported for disregarding this decree and that all will help to g>ake Clean-up Week popular and fuhionable, remem bering that “as a map'iiveth, so is his home town,” and that it costs less to be clean than to be sick. It takes concert ed action, community pride of all class- . es in all sections of a town to bring about municipal cleanliness. HOMICIDE AT MARTIN. Sstar- S. J. Clary lUIWd Nagra Wm day Aftoraoaa. Francis Frasier, a negro woman, was shot and killed at Martin Saturday aflenpon by S. J. Clary, white. The homicide occurred at a gin house in charge of E L. Clary, father of tha accused man. There was only one eye witness, who testified that the woman was pursuing Mr. Clary with a knife when the fatal shot was fired. The verdict of the coroner's Jury was in accordance with the above facts. Mr. Clary came to Barnwell and sur rendered to the Sheriff. Harley k Best were employed as counsel and application for bail made before Judge Miuldin at Aiken, which .was granted in t .e sum of 11,500. This was readily furnished and Mr. Clary was released from custody. Lywdhurat News. Lyndhurst, April 17.—Dogwood is again in bloom and many of the Lynd hurst fisherman have been reminded by this old sign thkt “fishin’ time’’ is here again. Messrs. Hugh and Walter Fowke at tended the picnic at Meyer's Mill Fri day. Mr. S. H. Hay has returned from Charleston, where he oaid a short visit to relatives. Quite an object of interest was a rattesnake killed by Monroe Harden a few-days ago. Though the reptitle was a large one it only possessed two rattles. Rain is very much needed in this vicinity. City Fathers Meat. At a meeting of the members of the town council Tuesday night, an elec tion w as ordered on the question of annexing additional territory, which would extend the city limits a mile in each direction, instead of only three- quarters, as at. present. The election is to be held May 4th. It was also decided to push the col lection of delinquent taxe s, the treas- urej stating that the total amount now due and unpaid, more than 11,500. Some propertyholders have not paid for sever al years. Unless they “come across” within the next two or three weeks, executions will be issued snd their property advertised .and sold. The council also adopted some auto mobile s0eed regulations, one require ment being that all te a fun stop at the corner of Main and Burr Streets. The policemen were in- s traded to enforce the' ad noietoaes ere te bp I VETERAN OF W1LLIST0N DIES AT ADVANCED AGE INTERESTING NEWS FROM FAIR FAIRFAX WUHam M. Merritt WasaCadset Cew D.P. federate Soldier. EDKTO DISTRICT, U. D. C, MET IN WILUST0N ODD RTS OF NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY EXCELLENT FOR CHAUTAUQU Williston, April 17.-Mr. William M. Merritt died at bis residence Monday night of s brief attack of pneumonia. He was born eighty years ago in what is now the upper part of Aiken County, and over fifty years ago Was married to Miss Sallie Quattlebaum. At the be ginning of the War Between the States he joined Company >F, Pametto Sharp shooters of Jenkin’s Brigade, and Long- street’s Corps, snd served through all of the campaigns in Virginia and the West,in which these troops partipisted He rejoiced in the fact that he had been permitted to serve the Confederacy snd share iti harships during the entire war. About thirty years ago lie removed to his farm near Williston. 'Fpw men possesse4and exerted a wider influence for good than he did in his community. For more than thirty years he was a deacon in the Williston Baptist Church. His fellow citizens would have gladly honored him with any office in their gift, but he preferred to live the life of a private Christian citi zen. ‘ The funeral'was conducted by his lste pastor, Dr. W. M. Jonss, in the Baptist Church yesterday afternoon and inter ment was made in the local cemetery. He is survived by his widow and one son, Gussie, who live on his farm; D. L. and F. T. Merritt, of Williston; James Merritt, of SL Matthews; Edgar Merritt, of Augusta, Ga; Mrs. Lillian Baggot, of Wagener, and Mrs. Carrie Keels of Wedgefield. A MODEL FARM. Fowke, of Augusta, is brother Mr. John C. Miss Carrie visiting her Fowke. Hugh Fowke, an enterprising young electrician of this neighborhood, has in stalled a small wireless station at his home. Want* Hi* Gallon. Many unusual letter’s are received daily at the govemer’s office. Many of these communications deal with phases of the law enforcement cam paign. One old negro writes: “Dear Massa Manning: I ain’t re ceived my gallon of liquor for the month of March yet. Just send the April gallon along with the March gal lon.”—The State. Adverb*od Letter*. Letters remaining in the Post Office and advertised April 19th, 1915. MAT.K Willie Green, C. G. Goodlet, David M. Gwith, Thos. Hadden, Rayford Wil liams, Marion Wins, Allen Walker. PKOM DKAD LBTTKK OFFICR. Janpie Enix, William Handy, May Vity. Persons calling for these letters will please say advertised. Chas. E. Falkenstein, P. M. Root-Knot Very Destructive. Root-knot is one of the most destruc tive W plant diseases and is especially dangerous to South Carolina farmers whose lands arp subject to wilt, of which root-knot is frequently a com panion. Farmers’ Bulletin 648, “The Control of Root-Knot,” which may be obtained by writing to the Department of Agriculture at Washington, contains information that will be valuable to any farmer who has root-know or la in Mootgenmey, o4 duct Ptotructud Mooting. | Fairfax, April 17.—Miss Janie Horton of Brunson, was the week-end guest of Miss Alberta Hiers. Mr. and Mrs. Loadholt were in town Friday on business. Mesdames E. A. McDowell and J. G. Wilson have been appointed delegates to the U. D. C. Convention near Au gusta. The locals came from behind in an interesting game of baseball yesterday afternoon and defeated Estill 12 to 11. This is the second gibe that Fairfax has won from the Estill team. Wilson, Fennel and Smith starred for the locals, while Peeples and Elliot did splendid work for the visitors. Miss Alip All is visiting relatives at Early Branch. _ . — Mrs. Tom Deer’s death was a great shock to her many friends in this com munity, among whom she was reared. She leaves ten children. Mr. D. P. Montgomery, of Alabama, has kindly consented to conduct the regular protracted meeting of the Bap tist Church which begins on the four h Sunday. A large attendance is ex pected. Dr. C. C. Brown, of Beaufort, was here Sunday, making an interesting talk to the Sunday school and later filling the pulpit for the morning ser vice. In the evening he lectured on "Aged Ministers.” Dr. Brown has devoted forty years of his life to the cause of Christianity. Wara Curate of Hart's I $2,500 FIRE AT ALLENDALE HoruwoJI County Fararar* Should Follow Horao of Dr. H. R. Tiaoai nod T Loud of Co*- Matte*. The editor of The People had the pleasure on Friday of visiting the model farm of Capt C. H. Mathis, near Blackviile, where the firat thing that caught the eye was a large force of hands busily engaged in cutting aspa ragus. The “grata,” which was of an exceptionally fine quality (we know, because we have eaten some of it,) was carried to an airy shed, where nimble fingers sorted and pecked it for shipment to northern markets. Capt Mathis has a large acreage in this pro fitable crop and many crates leave his farm daily, but the price this year is low. Leaving the asparagus field, we were' shown many scree of “cukes," of which truck the Captain is also a large grow er. A picture that should delight the eye of any farmer was s field of Abniazi rye, which ie-of a uniform height of about five feet and well “headed.’ This, we were told, produces two or three times as much as the ordinary rye. He also has several large fields of fine looking oats and a little rain now would insure a record yield. As a soil improver, Capt. Mathis has found that vetch is much better than cowpeas. He also thinks highly of it as a forage crop. He has made a study of agriculture and less successful fanners in the county would do well to follow his lead. Allendale, April 17.—The residence of Dr. H. R. Tyson was destroyed by fire to-day about 1 o’clock. The ori gin is not known, but is thought to have been a defective flue. When it was discovered the fire had gained such headway that the volunteer help wi powerless to check, it but all the furni ture and household effects were saved. The loea is estimated at 82,000, partly covered by insurance. A tenant house belonging to W. B. Oswald, on the ad joining lot, was also destroyed, catch ing fire from the burning. His lot was about 1500, with oo insurance. DEATH WAS SUDDEN. Had T.J. Drar.otu Coteratea Friends of Mr. snd Mrs. T. J. Deer and family of Ulmers grieve to learn of the death of Mrs. Deer, which oc curred last Saturday. Mrs. Deer had been in failing health for some time. Several weeks ago she came to the Baptist hospital in Columbia for treatment, and after remaining here about six weelfs she returned home greatly benefited. Herafamily were hopeful of her complete recovery, and her death coming so suddenly after her homecoming was a great shock to her numerous friends and relatives throughout this and adjoining States. Mrs. Deer was a consistent member of the Baptist church for years, a faithful and devoted wife and loving mother, and she will be sadly missed in her home and community. She is survived by her husband, T. J-. Deer of Ulmers, and the following children: W. G. Deer of Hampton, D. S. Deer, J. W. Deer, Robbie Deer, Martin and Heyward Deer of Ulmers, Mrs, Chas. Haselden of Hemingway, Mrs. H. C. Priester of Augusta, Misses Blanche and Mamie Sue Deer of Ulmers. Her aged mother, Mrs. Susan Williams of Fairfax, and the following brothers |nd sisters also survive her: J. W. and J. J. Williams of Fairfax, Mrs. N. B. DeLoach of Hampton and Mrs. A. W. Dowling of Columbia. The funeral services were held at Saltkehatchie Baptist church, Ulmers, and the remains were followed to the grave by a great concourse of sorrow ing relatives and friends, who deeply mourn her loss. There were several beautiful floral offerings, which mute ly testified to the high esteem in which Mrs. Deer was held.—The State, 18th inst. Williston, April 17.—Edisto District of the United Daughters of the Con federacy held their annual meeting here Tuesday as the guests of Hart’s Battery Chapter. This -district com prises about one-third of the chapters in the State and the meeting were largely {attended. The guests were served lunch by the local hosts in the Masonic Hall, which had been taste fully decorated in Confederates colors for the occason, after which they ad journed to the auditorium of the school building where the following pro gramme was carried out: Prayer by Dr. W. M. Jones. “Dixie, Addresses of welcome by Mrs. R. M. Mixson, president of the local chapter. Response by Mrs. W. C. Duncan, of Edgefield. Bapers by Misses Annie Alexander hnJ Bettie Matthews. The chief feature was an addresa by Miss Alice M. Earle, the State president, on “The Importance of Co-operation of Chapter Presidents.” This was follow ed by remarks by Mrs. J. D. Holstein, 2d vice president, after which came the reports from the chapters. HE CAME FROM BARNWELL. Those who have wilt and root-knot Should write to C. A McLendon, Clem- soa College for tafori—hoa as to whare ha Lera from Soil Erosin. Loss from soil erosion has been found by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture to be a moat im portant factor in Southern agriculture. An investigation into the subject show ed that the South suffered more heavi ly from this depletion of soil fertility than any other section of the country. All fanners in the Piedmont counties of South Carolina are advised by Clem- J Barawsll Boy Vary School Affairs. Special to The People. Wslhalla, April 20.—On the program for Field Day exercises which the public schools of Oconee county held at Wslhalla on April 9th, Mr. I sad ore Usserv, of Barnwell, occupied a very prominent place—that of planning and directing the grand school parade. In fact, the parade was considered the moat prominent number on the entire program and it was the only feature of the day's exercises for which the places of business were dosed. In this parade over one thousand school children marched—an inspring spectacle. This clever young educator la being gratulated on the great success of this well-planned feature of the program. His school—Blue Ridge Graded School —woo a number of ribbons in the Liter ary eootests,Fair exhibits, and Athlet ic events. On Friday night, folloaring Field Day exercises, the Oconee County Oratori cal Association held its annual contest in the Auditorium at Walhalla. Of the ten High Schools composing this elation, Mr. Usaery's school won third place in oratory, taking precedence over one uroan school which hsd an enrollment triple that of Blue Ridge. Oconee would like to have more Barn well boys if they are all to clever and enterprising as young Mr. Uasery. The people of Barnwell are to be congratulated that the Booster Club, under the leadership of a number of prominent citizens, hai been fortunate in securing ss the platform manager, for.' the big three-day Chautauqua, to be held here on April 26, 27 and 28, Dr. George P. Bible, one of the moat popular and best known lecturers of this country. His lectures on “Life snd Opportunity” and on the “Elements of Success” are perfect gema. As Dr. Bible is to be with us fop the entire three days of the Chautauqua, and will be in direct charge of the various events as well as delivering two of the most important lectures, Barnwell people will be interested in knowing some thing more about him. Dr. Bible did not come to the plat form by chance, but through natural ability and a through training for public work in the National School of Ora tory, of which he is now managing principal. His work as President of the State Normal School of Pennysl- vania has given him an insight into life most helpful to young people. As an orator and natural humorist he ranks among the foremost. His wit and humor are natural and spontaneous, always emphasiszing some solid part of his philosphy. Audjences want to be entertained as well as instructed, snd Dr. Bible is one who does both so successfully that he is constantly io demand all over the country engagements. The people of Barnwell will most assuredly give Dr. Bible a hearty southern welcome when he comes here. - further damage from erosion. Write | to Dr. F. H. Calhoun, Clemson Coi- I lege, lor Circular No. 20, “OuQying and I its Preraatioa. Frra Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, assistant State agent, is offering each of the fifty poultry club members in Barnwell county the free gift of one pound of Federita Seed to plant for their poul try. One pound arill plant one-third of a py mem- jj» acre, in rows three feet apart, which to prevent'should be thinned to ten inches in Hie 16-Year OM GM Srawrra Married Attain in S4 Hears. Webb City, Mo.—Oraca Tucker, ago' 15, established a record when ahe secur ed a divorce and married again all within 24 hours. The girl married at the age of 12 years and secured her divorce on the ground that relatives had forced her into the ceremony. She is now Mrs William Shadwick. Lorain, Ohio.—Thomia J. McCullin, a blind man, has just defeated John Foi led, another blind man living at Far- view, Utah, in a checker game which required more than one year to play. Each move was made by letter and required two weeks. New-York.—James Hartman, employe of the baby-checking room, at a depart ment store was almost mobbed by a throng of infuriated mothers when a mischieous youngster mixed the checks. . .. Fort Yates, N. D.—A cat and a dog can be friendly—aye, even more. The old argument was settled here today with a statement from Rev. Father Bernard, of the Fort Yatea Catholic church, that he had juat married Mias Rose High Cat to Harry Poor Dog. They are Sioux Indians. Aurora, 111.—In a law suit involving a man and his wife the court made the husband promise<hat his wife could warm her feet on his back every night until spring. Madison, Wis.—A bill pending before the Wisconsin legislature provides that girls engaged in domestic work shall have a room suitable for entertaining callera, two nights off every week, and a maximum employement of not to 60 hours a week. Dowagiac, Mich.—Baby Ruth Bur kett, three-month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Frank Burkett, has 11 grand parents. The oldest of her aacwton are her great-great grandfather, Frank lin Beals of Hartford, agvd 84, and her great-great grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Kelly of the same piece, aged 79. Wineted, Coon.—Arthur F. Ackley returning home upon hie first furlough from the navy was so glad to see hie grandmother, Mrs. Ferdinand Fortier, that he gave her a hearty hug breaking one of the old lady’s riba. New Yotk.—Charles Stelae, director of relief and emergency measures of Mayor Mitchel’a Committee of Ui ployment, has left bis position to bogia the organization of a nationi for the relief of the hundreds of thou sands of artisans and workingmen who soon will be thrown out of employment in the various states which recently have pessed prohibition laws. The movement baa been endorsed by the leading labor leaders and philanthrop ists. Chicago, IU.-Peter D. Middlekauff has given his son and daughter an apartment building worth 9140,000 just to aee how they will manage it. The building contains 28 apartments snd the total rent roll is 913,000. —AB-Dep WhMwim It is seldom that a company such as will sppear here Mow dsy snd Wednasday of next collected together in one ser tertninments. All are exper given Hnt. The LaDeD Concert Com pa posed of three interestin Blanche Deering, violinist a Ruth Thom, vocalist, and Ml Dell, reader and impersona Deering is from Detroit, Mid is an excellent violinist aw playing with that delicacy which places her among musicians. Mias Thom is froa Canada, and anyone who I will quickly decide that she way to grand opera. Mbs perhaps the beat impersonate hood on the American plat hear her laugh and cry as i indeed, a treat la additio gift, she is able to iaterpre life and the deeper moods of t Hal Merton is from New \ He is a magician and ventrflo a master of both. His tricks compel attention, but keep eoce guessing. In additio magic, and in connection w interests the people with talk which it not the least a attractions of hk performanc Dr. H. W. Sears, of IBio humorous lecturer, and furn and philosophy. He k often “Taffy Man.” Hk lectors afternoon on “Worry” smoo the Wrinkles end drives a cere. The lectors at night k Taffy and Lem Epitaphy," aw with wit, wisdom and humm wkh a good kngh, hear Dr. you have the dyspepsia, indt the blues, hk two doses will t The Strotiera are you** geotiem* of the country, ef play hymns k, PLEASANT HILL ITEMS. Folks Enjoyed Picnic at Long Recently. Pleasant Hill, April 17.-Mrs. Eltia Davis and little daughter, Evelyn, of Barnwell, vkited relatives here last week. A few of the young people of thk community enjoyed a school picnic at Long Branch last week. Messrs. John and Breland Davis, of Kline, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Davis. Mrs. C. 6. Parker and Miss Lottie Grubbs attended a in Denmark on Mrs. S. Weathersbee is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Edenfield, of North Agusta. Miss Ethel Ahl, of Kline, made a fly ing visit to friends here last week. Quite a crowd of the youngfolks from here attended the annual picnic at Meyer’a Mill Friday. They report a very nice time. . wo ai T i musical interpretations if MB. Thay arc arnktod by EBawa aptly haw ca littia giri ’tha fallow who i faiks.” Mr. Plumataad has be platform fora graat mwy j k from Datraft, MieMgaa, w oughly fitted fur tha' tha aftarnow ha charactariattoi of typao wa met, ranging from tha Engik the girl who keepe bar ai waiting in tha parlor while at bar hair. At night hk progrn more Interesting, whan ha the time Uncle Ezra sung 1 costume work k of tha high la oca. All in all, it may be said Raddiffa Attractions are tha the people will be greatly with what thay bear and w boy and girl, and father aw •hould make it possible to h and enjoy these delightful i menta. Thai The following k tha peraou Lilliputian wadding which place in tha auditorium of school auditorium of tha »e building, under the auspice ! Civic League, tomorrow nigh I Preacher, Arthur Willis; hr I . meeting > C *^“l Thuruley at laet week, ^y “ jfc; School Closing. There will be n barbecue picnic at Hilda on Friday, the 23rd inst, the occasion being the cloning of the Hilda Graded School. Addresses arill be made by members of the county board of education. Tha public k cordially invited to attend and bring baskets. row. Mr. Furman Smith, of’ through whoaa htodn+ra the i secured, will buy seed next FnD tha; Fertilkers. Itk estimated that tha (ng of fertltiiera saves a farmer from three to five dollars per ton. Few farm operations pay to well for the amount of time and labor iavoivod. Full instructions tor homo miring ew he obtained by writing to Sidnoy 8. groom’a-men, Mary Pearce 1 Aletha Miller, Dorothy Droi Jameraon Mobley, Ruth Heni Moore, Gene Riley, Mary Bates Hagood, Leon Bean Hayes, Dan Hartley, Mario Frank Kirkland, Errol Moblej Brown; flower girls, Leila , Willie Bush Deason, Julia ring bearer^ Lavenk Moor Henry; cushion bearer, F, 1 bride’s mother, Elizabeth E bride’s grandmother and fatb Holman and J. B. Armstrong grandmother, Myrtle Diamond mother end father, Marie Co Kent Best; aunts end uncle o Blanche POrter, Pauline Hoh kin Calhoun; ansta and uadi Caro Easterting, Claudia Balk Killingaworth; wedding mart by Ella Louisa Makir. A small admkkoatwwMb the proceeds to ba used by \ League ial 1. - -* 1- « - -a DOOj IS IllwliOCL