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BARNWELL HAN FATALLY {THE REDS AGAIN DEFEAT • HURT WHEN CARS CRASH BLUES BT NARROW KARGIN •I Tko*. H. Crwuhaw Pinnad Uadar Heary Car Naar BUckTill*. In an automobile accident at Black- ville between 8^0 and 9 o’clock Satur day night, Thos. H. Crenshaw, of Barn well, was killed and Malcolm Dychea, of Blackville, was slightly injured. There were many conflicting reports of the fatal accident, but according to the most reliable information obtain- Vary Law Scdra* Made Last Waak at Regulation Distance. Very low scores were made by the members of the Barnwell Gun Club, last week due to the fact that the shots were made at the regulation distance; . that is, 16 yards behind the trap. Many of j:he leaders in past events fell way down in the” percentage column, while others who were considered poor shots made fairly good averages. ^ Although The Shoot of the Valiant Blues SECRETARY OF STATE STUDIES (ERMAN NOTE by Dr. R. S. Bailey, of the Rod*. able, it seems, that Mr. (Jrenshaw was , „ 9 eturning from Denmark to Barn- the members of the Red team were well, and that while on the outskirts greatly handicapped by the high wind af Blackville, having passed through 1 Friday afternoon, which caused many the town, he saw a woman standing in of the pigeons to fly very erra- Oe road. In order to avoid striking- tically, they succeeded in making her, he steered his machine sharply to a better average than the Blues, the left and collided with another car, a runabout, that had stopped on the ! side of the road. Both cars were de- Imolished, Mr. Cfdhshaw’s machine, [which was a heavy car that had been retaining their lead in the race for the trophy spoon. This spoon is disolayed in the window of Lemon Bros.’ hard ware store. Attached to the card is a red ribbon, the color denoting the win- week. N. L. Kirkland led the Blues last week with 11 out of 15 birds, W. G. Simrns coming second with 8. Angus , Patter son and J. A. Willis tied for first place on the Red team with 8 birds each, with H. A. Holmes in second place with 7. j Below is the score of la$t week’s events: Th* Blue* I Charlie Brown 1 ....... 1 P. M. Buckingham 5 H. D. Calhoun :.... 3 , C. W. Calhoun ........ ... 2 j L. A. Cave 4 T. S. Cave 5 jW. A. Hayes . .. 1 R. C. Holman .. .. 0 N. L. Kirkland .... 11 * A. A. Lemon 1 r G. W. ManvtHe 4 > W. C. Milhous . • A R. Moore •... •! 3 J. W. Patterson 5 W. G. Simms . J. K. Snelling J. 0. Wooley Percentage, 26 2-3. Tk« Red*. R.-S. Bailey , C. A. Best J. J. Bush , ., W. L. Cave • .*7^? B. P. Davies Johnson Hagood ' H. A. Holmes ., 7 j W. C. Jennings 3 W. J. Lemon i H. L. 0'BannOn ..4 ’Angus Patterson j® E. L. Patterson J. C. Patterson J A. Willis Peicentage, 29 1-21. cut down to a racer, turning complete- -ning team for the current fly over and pinning him to the ground. 'alls for help were quickly answered ind Mr. Crenshaw was immediately ftaken to a doctor’s office and given medical attention. It was found, how- jever, that his neck had been dislocated Hd his ohest crushed by the steering ^ei»l. No hope was entertained for recovery and he succumbed to his aiuries in about three-quirters of an Bur. The occupants of the runabout were Dickson Hankiuson, the owner, Mal colm Dyches and G. D. lUbidioril. all young men who reside near ’Blackville. They had been over to. Barnwell on Kiicmpg* ronnprtfd with a scholarship examination held here the day before. Mr. Dyches was cut about the face with pieces of glass from .the broken wind shield, but his companions escaped un hurt. Both cars are a tangled mass of twisted steel, broken glass and splint ered wood, and that the death toll was j not greater is probably due to the fact that a ditch on the side of the road pre vented Mr. Hankinson’s car from turn ing over. Mr. Crenshaw's body was brought to Barnwell early Sunday morning and laid to rest that afternoon in the Bap tist Churchyard in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and sympathetic friends, the funeral services being conducted at the grave by the Rev. W. L. Hayes, pastor of the Barnwell Baptist Church. The many beautiful floral pieces attested the es teem in which Mr. Crenshaw was held. He came to Barn well, about two years, ago from Denmark, and successfully ; conducted an automobile repair shop , here. During his short residence here | he made hundreds of friends who re- j gret his untimely and tragic death. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Annie Harley, of Barnwell, two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Rogers, of Pelzer, and Mrs. Lena McAbee, of Piedmont, and three brothers, M. L. and Wesley Crenshaw, . of Pelzer, and B. F. Crenshaw, of Easley. JENNY FARMERS>TO PLANT MORE WHEAT NEXT YEAR - *7- Arc Well Pleased Though Yield Wa» Small.—Protracted Meeting.* Jenny, July 11.—A few of the far mers in this community planted wheat this year, and while the yield was noth ing like good on account of the drought in the Spring, they are well pleased and intend planting more next year. Miss Lillian Miller, of Salisbury, N. C., after spending a couple weeks with her sister, Mrs. G W. I. Loadholt, returned home Sunday. ^ Mrs. J. D. Jenny, accompanied by her two little daughters, Sadie Ray and Catherine, spent last week with friends in Philadelphia. Capt. and Mrs. J. Wyman Jenny will soon leave for their summer vacation in the mountains of Western North Carolina. There will be a protracted meeting at St. Nicholas Church, beginning Friday and lasting through Sunday. The Rev. P. E. Monroe, of Leesville, former pastor of this church and now presi dent of Summerland College, is expected here to assist the Rev. D. B. Groseclose in these serv ices. The many friends of B. F. Beard are proud to know that he is gradually im proving from an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. R. F. Barnes, who was taken to the Baptist Hospital in Columbia some few weeks ago for an operation, has retnrned home and is now doing nicely much to the delight of her many friends. Prologue. Half a league, half a league, Half a leagur tooting, % All down to the pigeon trap They went a-pitfeon shooting. “We’ll sure make a score,” they said, “We’ll dig the grave of every Red,” Sang the Blue Shooters. , Banged at by shot and shell, Swiftly they flew, and well, Away from the mouth of hell ' Flew the clay pigeons. Wjien can their glory fade? Oh, the wild flight they made! All the Reds wondered. Honor the peaceful flock, Nevermore will Blue-men mock Noble clay pigeon. Tk« Shoot. With gun and shot shell fast arrayed, Each Blue stepped up and then essayed With European cannonade They tried to break the pigeons clayed First came the gay Buckingham— And now you’ll not see any sham— He pulled at the trigger And endangered the nigger, Never again to be cahn. stepped the gigantic Cave, > always knows how to behave; He tried very haiH, But missed ’em a yard, Though he tried his poor record to save. And Langdon, with sweet, sunny smile, Stepped forward in glorious style; He only hit four, Whic^ is very, very poor, But he'll kff) ’em all after awhile. Then came the doughty Calhoun, Who stepped like s balloon. Whene'er he would shoot The pigeon would scoot And sail away sti sight to the moon. Next came the bland “Double A,” Who has very little to say; He did but his best. Which was just like the rest, For thd pigeons flew calmly away. And Manvilie who came to the front Was expected to pull off a stunt; ThoujpHte hated to lose He disappointed the Blues, And next time determines to bunt. And Moore, with a confident smirk, Stepped up to the line with a jerk; He shot without fear * And cut holes in the air And said it was glorious work. And Warren, the other Calhoun, Said, “Let me try at the spoon;” Not long did he tarry— He flunked just like Harry— He will learn by the change of the moon. Next came the Captain so florid, And he didn’t seem to be worried; He tried to be calm, But he did ’em no harm— His luck after all was so horrid. * Next came the great partridge shot, Who determined to clean up the lot; But alas! for his fate— He brought down but eight, Though he banged till his musket was hot. Xhe aewbewea wav down on the hat WIN FOR WHUSTON. Bate*burg Defeated in Loo*e Game by Score of 13 to ft. Williston, July 9.—In a loosely play ed game Williston defeated Batesburg here today, 13 to 8. Browning in centre, Kennedy at second, Googe at third and Conner behind the bat, for the locals, starred, while Mc-Pher- son, Price, Boozer, Eidson and Redd did good work ior the visitors. Mur ray Smith, for the locals, was hit rather hard and had poor support. Woods, ; who twirled for the visitors, allowed 12 hits but partially made up for it by 1 striking out 16 men. Six hundred i people saw the game And Brown of the Hill Top fame— Not long has he entered the game— Was so anxious to hit— The result? It was nit. Just like all the others, the same. Next came the valiant chief, A foe to the poor chicken thief; f He threw down his hat Wnen he came to the bat. But he came Idee the others to grief. Now, Holman steps up to the line As bold as a big porcupine; Away did he peg, But he got a goose egg, And yet he was anxious to "jine.” And the sawbones—the first on the list— Not many the gentleman missed; When he broke up eleven He was transported to heaven, Don’t ever ask him to desist. (And very few times had he missed) Shot away every shell, But very few fell; Not much did his shooting assist. Next came the Judge debonair, Who treats everybody so fair; They laughed—the whole bunch— But ni'tive you a hunch, He beat nearly all of them clear. And Connor, the man from the farm, Never gave any cause for alarm; He ahot, but alas! He plowed up the grass— He never will do any harm. The tooth-puller now came along —fA-hummtng a aweet little song; But lo! very soon He changed his jphole tune And joined the rest of the throng. After CareM Canwdarmtii - meat Wilson Will B« The German reply to the American note is in the hands of the Secretary of State at Washington, who, afters careful study of the document, may proceed to Cornish to confer with President Wilson. Advices from Washington indicate that the United States Government will act with de liberation before deciding on the policy to be adopted. High officials Washington are convinced the situation has reached a critical stage. Action by the United States, it is said, is not expected for at least another week. Except for the fact that the Austro- German advance in the east has re ceived a hard check, little is known of happenings either in Poland or Ga licia. Vienna states merely that there has been no change on any of the fronts. Berlin headquarters report a “local fight in the last few days” south of Krasnostav, which lies thirty-four miles south of Lublin, claiming that the action has been favorable to the Teu- tanic allies. The Russian war office is virtually silent. It is considered probable that the long exhausting battle, which has been waged along the extended line in Ga licia has brought the opposing forces to a temporary deadlock and that they are occupied in bringing up reinforce ments of men and munitionitn prepara tion for a deadler clash. Minor attacks have occured in Bel gium and France, but there is no hap- perimror importKwggTB tfarranr - special dispatch from the field in France aavi the French forces are now in possession of heights overlooking the plain.of Flanders, after “battling 120 days for the hill country between Be- thune and Arras.” Losses on both sides dunng this al most continuous fighting have been heavy, and this is merely one small section of the front, which extends from the North Sea almost to the Swiss frontier. King George, who recently visited the grand fleet, has sent a message to Admiral Jellicoe, expressing the belief “that whenever the day of battle cornea my navy will aS<f fresh triumphs to its old and glorious traditions.” SUNMER TERH or COURT MAKING GOOD FROCRH DOGS ARE MAD. Rejoinder from the Blue*. Some of our members are great with the gun, While some have the gift only to poke fun. And as there seems now a genuine need Of a poet who rhymes with lightniog speed, , Be it resolved. That: Good Doc Bailey, having prayed such a Master, Be unanimously elected our club’s • Poetaster. ' FACTS AND FANCIES FROM FAIR FAIRFAX Many (To be continued ad shooting progresses, i infinitum as the Epidemic of Hydrophobia in Colleton County.—On* Death. Walterboro, July 10.-There seems to be au epidemic of hydrophobia among the dogs of the county, as high as 15 having been reported mad from one locality. The people of the coun ty are alarmed over this condition and are taking precautions to stamp out this dfeaded disease. Only one fatality has been reported in this con nection and that was .the young son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Q.- Lyons of the Islandtoq section of the county. The treatment was adminstered by a phy sician but the young man succumbed. Fairfax Loat First Fairfax, July 10.—Estill took the first game of the series with Fairfax Thursday. The feature of the game was the all-round good work of the visitors, Parnell pitching excellent ball and Clarke gettinga three-bagger with three men on bases. Wyman also played errroless ball at shortstop. The score was 9 to 3. Batteries: Estill, Parnell and Youmans and Clarke; Fair fax, Wijson and Young. Williston Got* Gum*. Williston, July 8.—In an exciting game of ball here today Williston de feated Batesburg by a score of 6 to 5, in a ninth inning rally. The pitching of Hallett and Milne feafured. Batesburg 010 011 200-5 8 7 Williston 2|P 000 031—6 8 5 Milne and McPherson; Hallett and Cooner. Umpire, Livenston. J. Henry Johnson, Esq., of Allendale, was id town Monday. I —* An Armenian from Mata Guly Pro vince, Van, Turkey, was in BaVnwell lait week aolicitfng aid for the Chris tians of that country who are being persecuted by the Turka M’PHERSON Hardhitting BLACKVILLE. re* Batesburg [f DC Blackville,^Jbly 9.—McPherson, the hardhitting catcher of the Batesburg club, has accepted terms with the Blackville club and will finish the season here. It is fortunate Black ville was able to secure his services as his hitting add catching has starred. He U the hardest hitting catcher seen in these parts, securing in alt the games here and at Williston from two to four hits each. He will probably manage the BtackviOe dub. Laws Governing Subscriptions For the benefit of the readers of The People who are not familiar with the laws governing subscriptions and who seem to think that when they order their paper stopped they automatically cancel a just debt, the following decisions of the United States Supreme Court on : subject may prove more or less enlightening: “Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contraray are considered as wishing to "renew their subscriptions. “If the subscribers order.a discontinuance of their publication the publisher may continue to aend them until dues are paid. 1 “If the subscriber refuses to take periodicals from the post office to which they are directed he is responsible until he has settled the bill and ordered the paper discontinued. . “If the subscriber moves to another place without informing the publisher and the papers are sent to his former address, the subscrib er is held responsible. ‘The courts have-Libld that refusing to take periodicals from the post office or removing and leaving them uncalled for is prima facie evidence of intention t« defraud. “If aubacribers pay in advance, they are bourid to give notice aV the end of the time if they do not wish to continue taking it, otbenrlae the aubacriber ia responsible until express notice with payaient of all .arrearage is sent to the publisher. jS Delegate* Attead Conveatioa.— Crop* Growiag Nicety. Fairfax, July 10.—Misses Geneva and Carrie Gray, two charming young ladies of Brunson, are spending several days with Miss Virginia Bessinger. The Sarannan River Baptist Conven tion, which met at Hampton Wednes day and Thursday, was largely attended among those from here being the Reva. Reaver and Preacher. The former spoke very interestingly Thursday and induced the convention to hold its next meeting at Allendale. The following were re-elected: E. M. Peeples, presi dent; Mr. Edenfield, vice-president; Mr. Cogburn, secretary; Mr. Stoney, treasurer. The crops in this section are growing nicely after the recent heavy showers. The many friends of Postmaster J. B. O'Neal will learn with regret that he is unable to attend to his official duties on account of sickness. His place is being filled very acceptably by hia father. „ . Many farmers in this section are now shipping watermelons by the carload. W. E. Bessinger has purchased a touring car. Misses Virginia Bessinger, Geneva and Carrie Gray and W. E. Bessinger j motored oyer to Jenny yesterday to attend a picnic. Lee R. Bessinger stood the civil ser vice examination for rural mail carrier, hich was held at Barnwell today. Few Days mt Term. c The July term of the Coart of General Sessions for Barnwell County cenrengi here Monday morning with Judge Shipp, of Florence, presiding. Fafafjr good progress is being made In the trial of case*. The first case brought to trial the State va. Blanton Watson, i with murder. He was found guilty «f manslaughter on the first count and not guilty on the second count. Arthur Young pleaded guilty to the charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and was sentenced to 30 days* imprisonment in the Barnwell Couaty jsil. Harold Burroughs pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill and was sentenced to pay • fine of S50 or serve 60 days at hard labor on the chain gang or in the State penitentiary. Robert Carter, violation of the pensary law, guilty. Sanko Jenkins pleaded guilty to charge of assault and battery with intent to kill and was sentenced to pay a fine of 150 or serye 40 days at hard labor on the chain gang or in the peni tentiary. True Bill*. The following True Bills have beaa found by the Grand Jury: John Matthews, disposing of property under lien. Frank Jenkins and Sarah Jenktoa, assault and battery with intent to kiU. A. Cave^ oLiaining gaoda under false pretenses. Sam L. Williams, disposing of pro perty under lien. Cliff Green, housebreaking and lar ceny. Elijah Hays, assault and battery with intent to kill. Eddie Sanders, murder. M. W. Silas, obtaining money under false pretense. Luke O’Neal, violation of the dis pensary law. * John Sanders, incest. ( 4 Fred Brisbane, murder, InezJohoaou, murder. Alfred Gkwtor, assault and with intent to kiU. Sam Clary, murder. Dan Bradley, disturbing worship. Ben Gray, putting obstruction ea railroad track. Eddie Holmes, larceny of live stock. An extra venire of petit juror* wan drawn on Monday, as follow: L. A Cave. W. M. Cook, W. H. Black, T. & Cave, G. W. Halford, W. P. Sanders, J. O. Moody, W. A. Hartzog. A. J. Owen*. P. W. Price, J. C. Staley, A. T. THIRTEEN CANDIDATES INITIATED AT VTH TO THE FLIES. Powdered Hellebore l Effective Weepon. I There is no longer ahv excuse for 1 permitting flies to breed in anything j like the numbers in which the^Ntotve bred in the past. Several erfecti methods of controlling flies have been' discovered snd the latest of these, the use of powdered helleboro, is available to practically everybody. The federal department of agricul ture recommends sprinkling on ma- nutip a solution prepared by ’adding one-half pound powdered hellebore to 10 gallons woter. This will destroy [ from 88 to 9o per cent, ofeall the fly larvae, or undeveloped flies, in the manure. Since.manurt ia the principal breeding place of flies, such treatment win do much to control the flies on any Hickery Grove CeuaeO. Jr. O. U. A. I to Flourishiag CeadMaa. Special to The People: Brunson, July 10.—On June Hickory Grove Council, No. 100, Jr. O. U. A. M., initiated thirteen into the mysteries of virtue, liberty i patriotism. The new must be congratulated upon the fection with which they delivered ( charges. After the initiation aide degrees were introduced to the new member*. The following offleen were inataUad on the 7th Inst.: - — J. C. Mixson, Jr. P. C.; O. A. holt, C.; C. S. Platts, V. C.; J. C. holt, R. S.; W. R. Barnes. A. S.; W. H. Mixson, F. S.; J. M. Barnes, Treasurer; J. H. Jenny, Con.; A. C. Barnes, War.; 1. H. Harvey, Chap.; M. L. Brant L S.; L. P. Williams, O. S.; W. R. Barae* Trustee; W. H. Loadholt and D. W. Barnes, representatives to the State Convention. * 1 On July 9th we celebrated <mr second annual picnic. The address af welcome was made by Brother E. If. Peeples, after which Brother Hutchin son, of Charleston, led' in Brother Peeples then introduced Rev. John S. Wilder, of Savannah, is a very able speaker. He spoke the order and its principles and address was declared to be one of t ever made here. Cob JabiM F. Byrnes, of Aiken, next speaker on the program. IjUatoli was in keeping with the spirit of tha occasion and wu greatly enjoyed by the large crowd present. . The tables were then preparedtftnd all aat down to enjoys feast, which baa never been equalled to part of the cOuatry.