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w ■ i 4 Ju»t L.lk« a Member of Ihe Family” VOL. XXXV111 FRE AT LUMBER KBLL DOES LITTLE DAMAGE BARNWELL, S. C. MAY .6 1915 With CAPT. WM ROBERT HOGG PASSED AWAY THURSDAY CLOSING OF LYNDHURST SCHOOL WAS GREAT EVENT Bat Entir* Plant Wm ThraatMad Destruction at one Time. Fire was discovered at 3:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in huge pile of slabs at the plant of the Barnwell Lumber Company and for awhile it was feared that the entire plant, with its large and valuable stock of lumlier, would be destroyed. A high wind was blowing at the time, but fortunately its direction was an aid to the volunteer fire-fighters, who quickly responded to the alarm and kept the flames from spreading to adjoining buildings. When it was feared that the fire would get beyond control, an t^fortlpi was made to get the Augusta fire de^Tb 1 partment to come down to Barnwell on a special train. Failing in this, several lengths of hose -.were secured from B1ackvil)e, that owned by the town of Barnwell being unfit.touse. However, the Blackville hose was too large to fit the water connections at the lumber plant and it was not used. The manager of the mill is very grate ful to the friends who assisted in sub duing the fire and elsewhere in this issue will be found a card expressing his appreciation . MUST ENFORCE LAW AS TO ANALYSIS OF LIQUOR County CoTornor Addrouos Letter to DUponanry Board*. - -Cnlwmbin,—May 4.—Governor’ Man- > the eaaw Highly Re spec ted Citizen of Klin* Goo* to hi* Reward. May 3.—Capt. William Robert d at his home one mile east of h5r3 on Thursday night. He had apparently recovered from a severe spell of sickness about ten days since and his many friends who saw him fn Kliue the day before his death were shocked beyond belief when on Friday morning the news spread throughout the community that “Capt Billy” (as he was familiarly called by both old and young) was dead. Capt Hogg was stricken with a chill n Wednesday morniqg. followed the next day with a second chill and a fever of 106 degrees, causing the Angel of Death to silently and gently enter the then happy home he so dearly loved and carry the spirit of this good, true, kind hearted, generous man to his ‘What they Wanted,” by ty dispensary boards in the fifteen counties of the state having the system calling their attention to the section of the law “which calls for analysis of liquors to determine their purity.” The governor says that he hopes that the boards are observing this section. Continuing the letter says: "I beg also to call your attention to section 876 and subsequent sections, which provide for the use of written request blanks before sales are made. If any of your dispensers are not observing this regulation I aak that you notify all dispensers to live up strictly to this provision.” PLEASANT HILL ITEMS. *1 Zorn'* Fob* Eajoy FUb Dinn.r Mill.—Other Item*. Pleasant Hill, May I.—Mrs. Elizabeth Woodward is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Hair, of Aiken. Miss Inez Weathers bee. of Windsor, spent last week-end with her parents, Mr and Mrs. R. S. Weathersbee. Mr. A. N. Brown, of Aiken, motored over to Mr. R. E. Woodward’s Friday evening Mrs. K. S. Weathersbee and son, Yancy, are at ho.ne again after a pleas ant visit to North Augusta. Miss Hallie Armstroou has returood to her home in BarnweH, accompanied by Miss Mattie Mitchell. Mrs. Baxley, of Blackville, and Miss Kate Trillkill, of Ridge Spring, spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Baxley. Mrs. J. G. Davis and daughter, Kellah Ethel, have returned home after a p easant visit to relatives in Barnwell. A number of the young folks from here enjoyed a fish dinner at Zorn’s Mill Monday. Miss Ida May Armstrong is visiting friends in Augusta. Mrs. G. W. Hutson, of Mt. Calvary, was the guest of relatives here last week. Since picnic season has arrived the young people of Pleasant Hill have been enjoying themselyes very much. heavenly home. The death of this good and true friend has cast a gloom, not only over the writer of this article, whose devotion to him was second only to that of a father, but over the whole community, and to say that Capt. Billy will be sadly missed does not express the feeling of those who knew and loved him so well. Capt. Hogg was a large land owner and prosperous farmer and by diligent and careful attention to his business had accumulated considerable prop erty. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church and always con tributed liberally to all worthy and benevolent canaei. He was born April 20th, ISrvtMing 6g~yars of age'aVtlie time of his death. He entered the War Between the Sections just before its close and served gallantly in Perci- val's company. After a beautiful funeral service at the residence of the deceased, conduct ed by his pastor, Dr. Kirby, the remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground, about a mile east of his home. He is aurvived by hia wife, Mrs. Sarah Matilda Hogg, one daugh ter, Mias Ima, one aon, S. F. Hogg, and two sisters, Mrs G. C. Best, of Kline, and Mrs. L. A. Best, of Barnwell. The sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the people of the entire community goes out to the stricken and heart broken family and that God may be ever present end comfort them in this their hour of affliction and grief is the prayer of their many friends. Farewell, old friend, we pray tonight That your aoul'i at peaceful rest. And trust that God will keep you e'er Upcn His gentle breast. C. W P Splendid Program Rendered Last Wednesday Evening. Lyndhurst, May 1.—Quite an enjoy able event was the closing exercises of the school on the night of Wednesday, tfie 28th ult. On account of the mild weather, an out-door stage was ar ranged and tastefully decorated with gray moss and branches of trees, while Japanese lanterns ana candles cast a pleasing light upon the scene. The programme was as follows: Music by Miss M. P. Hay, Messrs. Douglas and $•— Gantt. Recitation, School Days,” by Allen Fowke. > Recitation, “In 1492,” by Edwin Ellis. RecitatjQjg; “Four Sunbeams,” by Bertha Faust. Recitation, John Faust. Recitation, “He Didn’t Think;”:-by Fletcher Ready. Recitation, “An April Day,” by Orne Ready. Recitation, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” by Frampton Harper. Recitation, "A Letter to Grandma,” by Margaret Gaunt. Essay, “The Panama Canal,” written by Hugh Fowke and read by C. D Gaunt. Tableau, music, “My Country, 'tis of Thee.” , Dialogue, ‘The Colonel and his Ser vant," Dick Gaunt and Monroe Boyles. Music, “Babes in the Wood.” Play, “Alice in Wonderland.” • »|H.H Ml 111 - —— 1 ■ t my rote, miffic by Mias HT T’VTTiy and Mr. Douglas Gaunt. Vacation Drill, music by Mr. Sam Gantt. A prize was then presented to Edwin Ellis for best attendance throughout the year, after which a delightful fruit course was served to the guests by the school. Miss Jessie Fowke has returned to Hymau, where she is teaching the graded school. Mrs. S. H. Hay has returned from a visit to Rock Hill. CLOSING EXERCISES OF HARMONY SCHOOL AMERICAN OIL TANK STEAMER TORPEDOED FACTS AND FANCIES FROM FAIR FAIRFAX Freudi Bombard Mats and Announce tkat Firo Wa* Efficadoa*. Naval activities have come to the forefront again. The American oil tank steamer Gulflight has beeu torpe doed off the Scilly Islands; the French steamer Europe was sunk near Bishop’s rock; the British steamer Fulgent was sent down by a submarine off Skelling Rocks. A German submarine has sunk the British torpedo boat destroyer Recruit In the North sea. Two German torpedo boats sank the trawler Columbia, 17 fishermen being drowned, and in turn were pursued and sunk by British des troyers. Two German officers and 44 men were rescued by the destroyers. The British trawler Barbados has ahnved at Yarmouth after an engage ment with a German torpedo boat, in which both craft were hit. The captain of the trawler turned his small gtina on the torpedo boat when the latter at tempted hia capture. There has been little fighting in Belgium and complete quiet reigns on Uie British front. The French have bombarded the entrenched camp of Metz and announce that their fire has proved efficacious against one of the torts, the barracks and the railway nearby. The French occupation of the summit of Hartmanns-Weilerkopf is confirmed in a dispatch from a correspondent who 55E2 u * f NO. 36 VOTERS OF BARNWELL EXTEND LIMITS OF Cm MANNING ASKS GRACE ABOUT LIQUOR DEALERS Moiar*. Paul awl Vaaea Condwctfag Meeting. Fairfax,May 1.—Mr. D. P. Montgom ery, who was to conduct a protracted meeting here, has been forced to return to the bedside ^f aick relatives. However, his two sons, Paul and Vance are filling his place very acceptably. These young men are excellent singers and under their leadership, with the assistance of the pastor, the Rev. E. A. McDowell, solendid work is antici pated. Messrs. Joe Carter and Verde Man uel were in town Wednesday evening to attend the protracted meeting. Sheriff Herman Lightsey, of Hamp ton, was a visitor here Thursday. Messrs. John Carter and J. T. Wilson have recently purchased new Ford touring cart. The baseball team was reorganized a lew days ago, the following oflicera being elected: Mr. John Smith, cap tain, and Dr. W. R. Tuten manager. A slow game was played last week >etween the locali and Denmark. Fairfax succeeded in making 29 runs while the viaitora only scored four. The fastest game of the season was played Thursday with Ehrhardt, victory again resting with the home team, the final score being 6 to 5. The Rev. Chapman, of Graniteville was present at the Baptist Church Thursday and told of the very success ful meeting held in his town by the Messn. Montgomery, during which tp the trench positions there. The en- l Mr*. All Entertain*. Allendale, May 1.—One of the pret tiest social functions of the season was the reception given by Mrs. Harry Walton All, Thursday, April 29th, in honor of Mrs. Charles' Hiers Those assisting Mrs. All were Mrs. Farmer, Mrs. Otis Brabham, Mrs. Leroy JVtlson and Mrs. J. Henry Johnson. The home was beautifully decorated in ferns, palms and cut flowers. Dur ing the hour from 6 to 7 o’clock about 100 guests called. The hostess was beautifully gowned in white satin, with Ian overdrapery of silver net and pearl trimmings. Mrs. Ail received her guests in her usual charming manner. Mrs. Farmer was very stately in a handsome gown of white crepe de chine beautifully trimmed in princess lace. She carried - * pink carnations. Large Crowd Enjoyed Ba*ket Picaic and Fish-fry Friday. Brunson, May 1.—Harmony school closed Friday.the 30th ult.,with atiaaket picnic and fish fry. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all present, es pecially the children. The exercises were as follows: Psalm reading and prayer by Rev. E. A. McDowell. Address of welcome by Mildred Cone. Song, “Old Black Joe,” by the school Recitation by Willie May Middleton. Song, “Down by the old Mill Stream,” by the smaller girls. Recitation by Lucile Mixson. Recitation by Elizabeth Cone. Song, “Spanish Cavalier,” by the school. “Joe Sharp’s Courtship,” by Norma Middleton. Recitation by Jessie Harvey. Song, “I’ll Go with Him,” by the school. Closing address by Lizzie May Mix- son. The program was brought to a close by a talk on education by the Rev. E. A. McDowell, after which everybody was Farmer. ] invited to partake of the feast of good things provided by the hospitable peo ple of this community. Following the excellent dinner, songs and ring plays by the school children were greatly enjoyed by old and young. Board Selects Clerk. At a meeting of the county dispen sary board on Thursday Mr. W. 4. Sex ton, of Barnwell, was elected cleric, vice Mr. I. L. Tobin, who has held this position since the dispensary was re established in the fall of 1913. Mr. Sexton has been bookkeeper for Mer chant C. F. Molair for the post several years and his friends feel that hia te- ! laaaad sovaa im * us^ll »d ^ w ^ m — 141 - — ■paa hia qaw duMaa Ta and 109iiira* ml Ckarlaatoa Mayor if Thay Still Oparato. Columbia, May 1.—Governor Man ning to-day forwarded Mayor John P. Grace, of Uharleston, a list of liquor dealers in that city and asked him if they were out of buiiness or not. The Governor says that he has not yet r ceived the promised statement of the Charleston Mayor, giving names and places of liquor dealers which the Mayor has proceeded againaft, and "in view of the lapse of time I am forced to the conclusion that you are unwill ing to give me said statement,” says the Governor's letter to Mayor Grace. The Governor-mailed the letter -to the Charleston Mayor this afternoon and attached to it was a list of a num ber of Charleston liquor dealers. The letter to the Mayor was made public here this afternoon: May 1,1915. Hon. John P. Grace, Charleston, 9. C. Dear Sir: I have not yet had from you promised statement, giving names and places of liquor dealers you have pro ceeded against. In view of the lapse of time I am forced to the conclusion that you are unwilling to give me said statement. Please advise me if your action against liquor dealers listed below have resulted in their quitting the liquor business. Very truly yours, Richard I. Manning, Governor re hill has been devastated as a result of fighting which has been going on there tor weeks. German forces are to the southwest of MtUu, capital of Courland, and oper ations in the Baltic provinces seemingly have taken the Russians off their guard. This movement according to the German official statement is mak mg satisfactory progress. The Russian war office admits the occupation by the Germans of the re gion of Shavli, in the province of Kov- no; that German patrols have appeared near Libau, an important port in Cour land on the Baltic sea, and beatile tor pedo boats have visited the Gulf of Riga. Both Russians and Austrians claim success in the Carpathians, while to Poland the fighting that now is in progreM has shown no decisive ad vantage for either aide. The British war office announces that 26 men of the British fleet were killed and S3 wounded in the landing operations sgainst the Dardanelles be tween April 25 and April 30. An un official dispatch from Athena says that 4000 French troops who were landed on the Asiatic aide, returned to their transports after the purpose for which they were intended—supporting the occupation of certain points by the British—hod been accomplished. Great Britian has issued a white paper embodying reports tending to show that the drink habit is having a serious effect on the output of war munitions and repairs to the warships and transport services. SEIGLINGVILLE NEWS. Poultry BARNWELL WINS AGAIN. Denmark Suffers Defeat for Second Time at Hand* of the Local*. The Denmark aggregation suffered its second defeat at the hands of the locals Thursday afternoon, when ,they bit the dust to the of 8 to 2. While the score was one-sided, the game was a very exciting one. There were seyeral two-and three-base hits made by both sides, but while those for Barn well were bunched, those by the visitors were well scatted. The feature of the game was the home run by Barksdale. Barn well has won six out of seven games this season and is ready to meet any amateur team in this section. Firo at Fire completely destroyed the barns and stables of Mr. J. R. Brant, near Roiaor Kill* Large Chicken Snake.—Other New*. Seiglingville, May 3.—The farmers in this section have about finished plant ing cotton but on account of the lack o 1 ' rain the “stands” are poor. General Green, however, is on the job, rain or no rain. A chicken snake, measuring four feet in length, was killed last week by Mrs Evalena Tailor in her poultry yard She had been missing eggs and small chickens and could not account for their loss until the reptile was dis- covofod. ' \ Mrs. R. W. Youngblood, who has been quite ill, is improving. Mrs. W. T. Bates and three little children, of Allendale, visited relatives here yesterday. Mrs. R. C. Thomas and daughter, Miss Minnie, of Fairfax, were the guests of relatives here yesterday. The Rev. L. D. Bass, of Florence, preached an eloquent sermon at the Baptist Church here yesterday to large congregation. Mrs. H. J. Moody and children re turned last week after a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson, a Dunbarton. ., Mr. and Mrs. Barker and children, of Allendale,, visited the former's father, Mr. a W. Barker, yesterday. Kittle and Jane Sue Augtey, of Wmer, spent thg wfgk-tod with BoBoeod that City Now Has •f 2JMO te 2£00. In the election held here Tuesday oa the question of extending the dty Ba its a quarter of a. mile in each direetioB, a safe majority of votes was cast to IB* ▼or of the proposed annexation by Mm freeholders living in the territory af fected, while in the town itself the ma jority was overwhelming. The vote was as follows: In Quarter Mile box, 13 for and 5 against; in Barnwell, 79 for and 1 against While in point of ares this does not make Barnwell larger than other towns in the county, It is thought that onothor census will show a population of from 2,000 to 2,500. As the territory annexed contains tome valuable real estate it will be possible to .issue bonds and fin ish the improvements already begun. There is no doubt but that Tuesday's progressive step means a “bigger, bet ter, busier Barnwell.” TWO MORE mUCTNENn AGAINST M. C. DOWLING over a hundred people were converted. Mr*. Julia Sanders has returned home greatly improved to health after an extended visit to relatives in Florida. Mr. Frank H. Starr, of (Mar, was in town on business recently. A decided improvement in the appear ance of the town has made by an ap plication of whitwash on a number of trees. NEGRO KILLED NEAR JENNY AddMaaal Total op Free far all Fight at Fatal Bam hi Jenny, May 1.—The closing exardsaa and fish fry at Union School oa Friday were very very much enjoyed by all present. Thera was as over aband onee of fish and other good things to eat, and to took on the table after it had The grand jury of Richmond Coaaty, Georgia, on Saturday returned on special presentment* two indictmouts each against Moya C. Dow ting sod D. H. Willard and filed them with tbs Richmond superior court « The additional indiotmenta chorgy the accused men with forgery of the minutes of the Atlantic States Ufa In surance Company and larceny after trust of Its funds. The amount involved approximates •40,000. D. H. Willard is indicted ss geoaral manager of the company, and M. C Dowling as its treasurer. Each of the four iadictmanta contain several counts stating and setting nut the offenses alleged in the charges an having been committed la Cot Sam L. Olive, enuunsi I tag, stated Saturday night: “It h rather singular tha had thirteen Indictments ag Dowling all along, tha should now soak end obtain tern store. This would seem to bn a nimf—iga of weakness on the port of the stats wtth reference to tbs thirteen been prepared would remind of which it Mr. anything but “war timaa.” After din ner was over, the crowd, or as many as could, assembled in the school house to hear the exercises by the children, which consikttd of dialogues, recita tions, singing, etc. At the conclusion of the programme, the chairman of the beard of trustees, Capt. J. W. Jenny, introduced to the audience the Rev. D. B. Grosclose, who mads s practical and , interesting speech, taking as hia sub-, ject, “Life," and making some beauti ful comparisons. The teacher of the school. Miss Edith Folk, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Folk, a prominent family of Colleton County, and is an honor graduate of one of the female colleges in Charleston. She deserves much credit for the instruction given in the school room. There was a general row Sunday at Cherry Grove, a negro church, about three miles below here in Hampton County, in which one negro by the name of Cope was killed and three or four others probably fatally wounded. In a very short time after the shooting occurred the magistrate’* deputy was on the scene and made several arrests. It is thought that whiskey was the cause of the trouble. Rain is very much needed in thi community. Messrs. A. M. Loadholt and G. L. Brant are recent purchasers of automo biles. for practically two yaars.” Tha odditioaal indictments surprise. For tha past two yaars Mr. has been a resident of Fairfax. JENNY NEWS ITEMS. They Wanted Him Back. Walhalla, May 4.-The Blue Ridge Graded School of this place, closed April 29th. This school has had Mr. Isadore Ussery, of Elko, S. C., for prin cipal during the past term, and has made the best record in the history of the school. Mr. Ussery’a pupils were very loath to part with him. A few weeks ago they presented a petition, bearing the names of the entire en rollment, to the trustees, begging them to secure Mr. Ussery for the 1916-16 term of school, but this most excellent young educator had already declined re-election, and much to the disappoint ment of the pupils, patrons, and trus tees, he refnsed to reconsider decision. Mr. Ussery has by his devotion to his work, and hia genial, lovable dispo sition, won hosts of Day at Rhran Bridg* rnfsjqd by Large Crowd. Jenny, April 28,—At tha regular meeting of Endowment Lodge No. ISZ, K. of P., held last Thareday STiajng. the following delegates'wore alerted te attend the Grand Lodge mooting hi Orangeburg: T. D. Williams and J. C. Loadholt; Joe L. Folk was elected D. O.C. The Riven Bridge Memorial Assoeta- tion observed Thursday, April 22, ae memorial day. This occasion is always looked forward to as a great gathering, not only of the old Confederates who wore the grey but of their sons, grand sons, daughters and granddaughtera, who are always witling to perpetuate the memory of tboae vwho loet their lives in defense of their country. The day was s beautiful one for the occasion and notwithstanding the henry and dusty roads quite a crowd was thj$.~present, representing the counties ef *■ Bamberg, Barnwell, Hampton and Osl- leton. This year the association wan very fortunate in securing Dr. J. Henry Harmes, president of Newberry Col lege, to make the address. Dr. Harmes is an eloquent speaker and held the at tention of the large crowd seated under the pavillion for half an hpur. After the conclusion of the exercises ttm ladies decorated the graves with flow ers. Badishto br tha Mjlgra Messrs. J. W. Hill and William Hughes this and last week shipped a large quantity of radishes to the big markets, (toe day last week they shipped over the B., E. Jc W. raHrend almost a solid carload to CiodnnatL The car was loaded with radishes en tirely, except a few- eases of ether truck. Tuesday they shipped abort M by express over the Southern of the re dish ae , Ji** *"* placed i« k*. HM rtrtad thrt Ibis k the Bret thnai