The Barnwell people. (Barnwell, S.C.) 1884-1925, August 05, 1915, Image 8

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YEAR OF INDEPENDEICE. ift-l I e-- ■ !»' i ‘ i IF- THa Custom «f Dating PraeUmatlons by th* Prasidant. While the preaWent of the Doited ptatee date* official documents from the year of the Declaration of Inde pendence, there hr no law on the sub ject, and the custom Is neither general nor binding, the form being used only In proclamations by the president It originated before the adoption of the constitution during the days of the confederacy. The original articles of confederation ■how -they were signed by the dele gates "at Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, the 9th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1778, and In the third year of the Independence of Amerlca. H The signers dated “the In dependence of America” from the Dec- I laratlon of Independence, July 4. 1770, * although the war waa still young and continued several years longer. The constitution shows It was signed “the 17th day of September A. D., 1787, and of the Independence of the United States of America the 12th." The first proclamation Issued by Washington as president was, "Oiven under my hand and the seal of the United States In the city of New York the 14th day of August A. D., 1790, and In the fifteenth year of the sov ereignty and independence of the United States." He used the phrase “sovereignty and Independence” in two proclamations and then dropped the word sovereignty. All subsequent executive proclama tions are dated from the year of Inde pendence, as beginning July 4, 1776, although the Independence of the Unit ed States was not acknowledged till several ; years later. — Philadelphia Press. KIT-CAT PORTRAITS. > V. : , m. [ iSSlf: Notice of Fine] Dtacfiarfe. Notice is hereby that given on Satur- daythe 28 day of August, 1916, I will file my final account with Hon. John K. Snelling, Judge of .Probate, and aak for Lottery Dtaihisaory aa adminiatrator of the estate of Oordon A. Hagood. P. B. Hagood, Administrator. July 30, 1916. Notice of Final Discharge. Judge of Probate for Barnwell County, their final return as Executor and Executrix of the last will and testa- ment of Mm. L. A. Johnson, deceased, and apply for Letters Dismissory. J. Henry Johnson, Executor, Tillie E Trotti, ‘ Executrix. July 20, 1915. THEBAILXT-UBBYCO Origin ef th# Tsrm That Stands For Stupid Mediocrity. Several years ago an eastern art crit ic waxed sarcastic concerning a collec tion of painting* on view at one of the leading New York dubs. In the course of a vitriolic tirade he relieved hlm- aelf of the assertion that the exhibi tion consisted elitedy- nf ktt-eet |*nr- tralts. Those who went to the clule rooms expedlint to see canvases adorn ed with feline compositions were con demned to dlsapi>oliittiient. There w.is not a cat picture In the whole show. “What is a kit-cat portrait?" was the burning question of the hour. Why. u stupid portrait, a commonplace piece of imlutlng that reveals no glimmer of genius. At thU stage of the explana tion the Inevitable Interruption—"Hut why do you cull It a kit-cat picture?” And not one critic-out of a hundred had the remotest idea. The term for stupid mediocrity had Its origin In a collection of forty-two portraits of prominent men painted be tween 1703 and 1720 by Sir (iodfrey Kneller, one of the last known Hritlsti portrait painters. They were exactly the same sire and were framed alike; lienee the Idea of monotony which led to the Idea of mediocrity. The sub jects of these imrtrnlts were member* of a club that mot In the tavern of a celebrated pastry cook. Christopher Cat —called Kit for short-and among them were such men ns Addison. Steele, Walpole and Marlborough. It was the Influence of this club that placed Ueorge I. on the thaoue of England.—Kxcbuugw. to* e-WXMxSxfyt Mollified. Thla really bspis-ned In New York the other day: Displeased Parent—Molljj. 1 find jou have been buying three pairs of gloves without my permission. Why did you do It? Miss Molly (aged twelve)—Why, dail- dy. i was obliged to have some gloves. I hadn't n pair to wear! Displeased Parent—It was very wrong of you to buy the gloves with out asking either your mother or me about It. Miss Molly—Well, never mind, daddy, dear. They won’t cost anything. I had them charged!—New York Post. Her Conscience. In spite of scoldings, Helen persisted In running away from home. One day, after a longer absence than usual, her mother asked: “Helen, dear, dobs not your con science trouble you when you are run ning away from mother?" explaining that her' conscience was a little voice 4. speaking within. Helen answered: "Oh, yes," mamma; that little voice Is always saying. ’Hun faster, faster, Hel- en; your mother Is after you!’ "—Pitts burgh Chronicle-Telegraph. Personal attention given all business. Oltiue in Harrison Block, Main St. Barnwkll, S. C. Fslins Amenities. ; They were discussing the newest en gagement The fair fiancee had previ ously made three similar announce ments, but not one bad resulted in a Wedding. 4 **Do /on think she will really marry Mm?" asked her dearest friend. •**I can’t say, my dear,” retorted the next dearest “It is possible, but not customary ."—Woman’s Home Compan ion. Tha Limit m . **I ihall never speak to her again as ' ag ae I live.’* “But you’ve said that often before.” "I know, byt what else la there to nay when a person becomes as angry aa she makes me?"—Detroit Free Prfe, : Cautious. . Higgs—Crooke is a criminal lawyefr Isn’t lie? Dlgga—He’s a lawyer, but aa to hie being criminal I think he’s tatearefnl to quite overstep the line.— New York Sun. ■■ . 'WW—■gam— God gtves every bird lb food, bat net threw It Into the neat J. G |JS id. Cjt- TO VTA Week-End Fare ■ i Sunday Excursion Fare. Monthly Statement of the Dispensaries in Barnwell County -Fof die Month of July, 1915 ■' yj- 4 - ’ *t7—^ • .All Stock Is Given at Consumers’ Prices ■t * Dispensers. No. p ' ' • Location. —— Total Invoice, Including Stock on Hand First Dsy of Month. : Total Sales Breakage »» ’ * i Stock on Heed Last Day of Month Other Credits » Operating Ex- , penses of Each ’ Dispensary' k G. M. Buist, ’ 1 <> Barnwell 810 341 80 82 624 45 841 35 19 55 87 663 90 812 10 8 144 65 D. E. Rice, 2 Allendale 1 10 294 40 2 471 45 7 803 40 145 50 R. M. Wise, 3 Blackvilte 5 489 25 1 638'60 19 50 3 831 15 123 50 C. D. McClendon, 4 Fairfax 6 649 66 2 252 60 30 50 4 266 55 • i 116 16 I>. J. Folk, 5 Williston 6 C39 40 1 334 85 24 50 5 280 05 r . 99 57 B. A. Best, , 6 Ulmers i 3 301 45 829 55 10 96 2 460 95 75 01 , M. C. Lee, 7 Kline 3'278 25 914 95 9 40 2 353 90 75 23 S. J. Hutto, 10 Dunbarton 6 290 35 934 80 11 40 5 344 15 , 88 35 H’ ” t 852 184 55 813 001 25 8167 15 839 004 05 812 10 ’ 8867 97 (SOBER ROOFIN&- CHARLESTON. S. C. Pension Notice. All Confederate soldiers and sailors * in Barnwell County are requested to meet in their respective townships on the first Saturday in August for the purpose of selecting representatives to attend a meeting of the pension board at Barnwell on the first Monday in September, at which time a new board will be elected for the ensuing year. G. E. Birt, - Pension Commissioners. State of South Carolina, PERSONALLY APPEARED J Barnwell County. J C. H. MATHIS, W. M. LIGHTSEY, J. G. DAVIS, members of the Barnwell County Dispensary Board,. who, being each duly and severally sworn, deposes and says that the foregoing statement is true and correct. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2d day of August, 1915. - , - W.J. SEXTON, Notary Public, S. €. ® • f 1 (profeBsionaf Carbs. I EDGAR A. BROWN JAS. JULIAN BUSH Attorney s-at-Law. Money to Loan in any Amount for any Length of Time. Walker Building, • Barnwell, S. 0. A. fl. NINESTEIN HERBERT E. GYLES Attorneya-at-Law BLACKVILLE. - - S. C. Will practice in all Courts. Money to loan on Farming Lands. Thos. M. Boulware, ATTORNEY AT LAW | Negotiate l<*an» on real Can g-r ~% inoin*) In ouni* not i««t* than fft.oou no. • Office over Bonk of Wettern Coroll no, mmu s.c. JEFFERSON STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. Largest and strongest regular Life Insurance office in the South. Over $45,000,000 insurance’in force. ' ■ ■ Over T,000,000 Surplus ~ • 4 Operates under the rigid North Carolina Laws. Loans its money in the section from which it collects its premiums—making it a Home Company in every section in which it operates. S.C. \bur Check w'Y&iir ^urej’tl I Receipt! DR. W. C. MILHOUS, Otnciff. Office houre: 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. I Persons living away from Barnwell wilt ple**e make appoli imenta before coming. By no doing they will be eure ol Immediate service and ' .Will. McNA B. Renresentiny The Equitable Life Ins. Co. also the Strongest |Fire. Health and Accident Insurance Companies. J 1 Y OU PAID that bill. You ire SUEZ of it. And your wife remem bers that you DID too. But here is a NEW BILL with the words “PLEASE REMIT!” Rather unpleasant. What are you going to do about it? YOU CART FIND THE RECEIPT. Well, the only sure way is to PAY BY CHICK. Then you oan show you* VOUCHERS AS RECEIPTS. The CHECK WAY is the SAFE WAY PAY YOUR BILLS BY CHECK. Bam-ls: of Willistozo. • WILLISTON. S. C. THE AUTO UVERY AND REPAIR COMPANY Woodward Bros., Props. Barnwell and Allendale, S. C. We beg to announce to the automobile owners and drivers of Barnwell County that we have established a general repair shop in the old Michaelson Build ing at Barnwell, opposite The Barnwell People office, where we will be glad at all times to serve our friends. An expert mechanic will be in charge and autoists are assured of prompt and efficient service at all times. We will also install a gasoline service station and will handle the celebrated “DIAMOND” and “FISK” brands-of tires. a— • In the near future we will be able to do a general f auto livery business, at reasonable prices. Our repair shop at Allendale will be continued under the management of Mr. O. P. Woodward. “A trial is all we ask.” THE AUTO UVERY AND REPAIR COMPANY, Barnwell, S. C. . iT* Week-End Sunday Excursion Fares FOR SALE LET US DO YOUR REPAIR WORK111 Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, S. C. Southern Railway $2.50 $135 Attractive week-end fares also to va rious Western North Carolina points. Week-end tickets on sale for all trains Saturdays and Sunday morning trains, limited to reach starting point by mid night of Tuesday following date of sale.- Sunday excursion tickets bn sale tor Sunday morning trains, limited to leave Charleston not later than 3:20 a. m. following date of sale. Tickets Two 70-saw Lummus Gins, Feeders and Condensers. All in good run ning condition. Will sell a complete gin, feeder and condenser for $40.00 We take pleasure in announcing to the automobile owners that we have been ex tremely fortunate in securing the services of Mt’xW. C. Gunn, of Augusta, who is an expert mechanic and one who has made a specialty of repairing electric starters, etc. We also hav^ the agency for the “DIA MOND” and “KELLEY-SPRINGFIELD” . automobile tiresF than whieh there are no better on the market. No matter what the trouble may* be with your car, we can fix it. \ J. M. FARRELL THE BARNWELL GARAGE, For detailed information, call on J. N. ANDERSON, Ticket Agant, Barnwell, S. C. Barnwell, S. C >