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i HARMONY LODGE No. 17. A. F. M. JT . A regular communication of \^/ Harmony Lodfce No. 17, A. F. M., will be held in Masonic '414* Temple on THURSDAY, MARCH 16, at 7:30 o’clock. Visiting brethrep.are cordially invited to at tend. P. W. PRICE, W. M. Wm. McNAB, Sec. - . * - . ' • The regular meeting of Barnwell Lodge No. 16, K. of P., will be held at .their Hall on First and Third Fri day nights at 8 o’clock. A full at tendance is requested. , By order of R. A. ELLIS, C. C. Wm. McNab, K. R. & S. / Church of the Holy Apostles. ^ tProtestant Episcopal) Ska vices. Sunday: 11:30 A. M. on the first, third and fi'th Sundays of the month. Sunday 'chool every Sunday at 10:30 A. M. Wednesday: I.ate atternoon service, the hour adapted to the chamrinir seasons. Other services as may be announced. You will be welcome at all the services. A. E. JCVISON, Kjjc.ToK.. FOR SALE—Cowpeas, $1.50 pet- bushel. Apply to J. A. Porter, Barn well, S. C. FOR SALE.—One • Sjiw Mill,- one Rco Automobile, in good condition, 3 (Jins, two sets' of Mill Rocks,- one Shingle Mill an'd one Planing Mill. Will sell cheap for -cash. Apply to Mrs, M. N. Bates, Blaekville, S. C. FOR SALE.—Giant M. B. Turkey eggs, from two-year old hens, 40-lb. strain, $2 a sitting; pure bred Barred Rock eggs, heavy laying strain, $1 a fitting, $5" per hundred. Also fine Berkshire pigs, $/> eaih. Order di rect from this ad. Mrs. Matt Clark, White Pond, S. C. 3-2-3t* $ FOR SALE.—Choice purple pod ishinny peas for planting. Price $3 (x-r bushel f. o. b. Ualdoc. Apply to 'W. D. Gantt, Lyndhurst, S. C. FOU KENT—Good two-horse farm only 24 miles from Barnwell; on fine clayed road. Plenty of wood to run place. Rent reasonable. Apply at The People office. PRESCRIBE GASO-TOMC for your motor. Saves 25 per cent, in gasoline. Eliminates all carbon and keeps motor clean. Gives more horse power and quick pick up and easy starting. Sold exclusively by C. F. Mol.AIK. Barnwell, S. C. — Man's Gold Ring, set with cat's eye stone and two diamonds. Very lik>eral reward to finder, if left at Bank of Western Carolina, Barnwell, S. C. 3-3-2t Mrs. J. Randall Kelly* of Snelling, returned home Friday after a visit of several days to relatives in John ston. r A ebrdial invitation is extended to all delinquent subscribers to call at this office and pay up while in the city salesday. Messrs. P. M. Buckingham and E. A. Brown left Tuesday afternoon for Lexington, N. C., to attend t^e trial of Billie Holmes. , FOR SALE.—Two young Jersey cows with young calves. Price $40 each for immediate acceptance. Ap ply to J. A. Porter, Barnwell, S. C. 2-tf. ' Mr. T. R. ErWin, of Allendale, was in the city Tuesday and called very cleverly at The People office. He has been a subscriber to this paper since, its establishment in 1877. Mr. J. -B.‘. Kirby, of the firm of Moody & Kirby, returned last week from a trip to the northern markets, where he went' to purchase his line of Spring and Summer millinery. 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. ~ ( x Over * $ 1,000,000 Surplus. 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. xCre:. ft- > ***************** SOCIETY. *«****,********* Mrs. B. P. Davies Entertained. Mrs. B. P/Davies entertained a few friends at bridge Thursday afternoon. The publiQ is cordially invited t^Th^wW' 0 ™ fTvp tables. After a num attend: an oyster and ice cream slip per Friday evening, March 3rd, at the home of Mr. W. P. Morris for the benefit of the Siloam Church Rebuild ing Fund. “As sure as death and taxes” is July Smalls, of Williston, one of The People’s top-notch colored subscrib ers. _ He never fails to call at this of fice to. renew his subscription on his annual tax-paying excursion to Barn- well. • HERR AND HEREABOUTS •••••••••••••••••A** Next Monday will be salesday. s Attorneys J. E. Harley and J. O. Patterson, Jr., and Messrs. W. H. Dun can .and R. B. Cu]e went up tu Lcx- ingto, N. C„ Surtday afternoon to be present at the trial of Billie Holmes, the two .first named as counsel for the defense and the two last named as character witnesses. Billie was also accompanied by his father, Mr. W. F. Holmes. His friends here are confi dent of a speedy acquital. ber of games wore-played it jyas found that Mrs. J. W. Patterson ha'd made the highest score and-she was award ed a crocheted towel. The consola tion prize, a dainty guest towel, was 'cut by J- J. Bush. • Delicious re freshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and mints, iff which the color scheme of yellow and white was car ried out, were-served. Those present were: Mesdames E. A. Brown, R. C. Kirkland, Charlie Brown, J. J. Bush. A. Porter, E. L. Patterson, .1 \\ Patterson, J. O. Patterson, Jr., R. W. Rdoy. R. A. Deason, J. A. WHNa, W I. Johns. H. D. Calhoun. L. M. Cal houn and Pearl Harvard; Misses Mc- Cown, Carson and Very! Holmes Card of Thank*. The family of Dr. R. P. Searaon, who died on the night of the 26th of Feb., at Allendale, S. l\, wish to ex press their thanks for the many kind nesses and attentions shown to them yid for the many tokens of esteem and sympathy received by them from their many friends on the occasion of his death arid funeral. Allendale, S. C., Feb. 28th, 1918; Galilee School Celebratea. Prof. W. W. Hart, of the Galilee School, is to be congratulated upon the success of his school entertainment on the 22nd ult.- in celebration of the birthday of George Washington. The performance of his pupils indicated careful and persistent training by an accomplished instructor, such as Prof. Hart is. The school room was filled to overflowing by patrons and school children, and the entertainment was also very much enjoyed by Messrs. G. Hr Bates, J. K. Snelling, R. A. Ellis and Thos. M. Boulware, of Barnwell. These gentlemen also made short, ap propriate talks. An Enjoyable Affair. f T HUOGriNS DRUG STORE , < XFFHKS > FIVE DOLLARS IN GOLD FREE TO PKOi’i.K hi:adi:us If You Can Supply the Missing Words in This Advertisement. - * Get it at Huggins Drug S'ore and you find that pur chased up to__„i__ quality.. prices means quality - - prices are. prices for .. drugs to remember’ — Get.^-.tsA. at ... drug stOTo. * —- "i-W 0 The original of the abo\e with all blanks filled in has been sealed and de- % posited in the vault of the Home Bank. When all answers are in. the origi nal will he compared and the contestant who has come nearest to filling in the correct words will receive the FIVE DOLLAR GOLD I'lECE^ahsolutrly This contest ( loses April the first. f f T T T T f T T ± T T f ❖ <♦> FREE. lonteat open to any white person in Barnwell County, advertisement, fill in missing words and mail to Cut cut this On Friday afternoon Mrs. R. C Kirkland entertained seven tables at bridge. A profusion of pink and white carnations were used in the decora tions. Mrs. If. D. Calhoun made the highest score in a number of inter esting games and was awarded a pair of silk hose. The consolation prixe, box of dainty handkerchiefs, wras cut by Mrs. R. A. Deason. A delirious salad course and coffee, followed by ice cream and cake, were served. Those enjoying Mrs. Kirkland's hos pitality were: Mesdames W’. II. Dun can, R. W. Riley, E. A. Brown, J. J. Rush. Pear! Harvard, John I. Bronson.! 2-Horse Steel Beam Chattanoo- B. P. Davies, Charlie Brown, P. J. ga Plows Drew, J. A. Porter, L. M. Calhoun, J. W. Patterson, H. D. Calhoun, Nellie 1'ave, 8. B. Moseley, Leila Graham. W. C. Jennings, E. I>Patterson, T. E. Cummings, R. B. Cole, W. G. Simms, J.^G. Moody, Jr., B. IT. Easterling, J. A. Willis, R. A. Deason, J. O. Patfer- son, Jr, and Miss Rebecca Aldrich. CONTEST DEPARTMENT HUGGINS DRUG STORK PLOWS AMD PLOW HEP AIRS $8 A0 A Delightful Bridge Party. Mr. Jake Levy went over to Au gusta Monday. The days gain nine minutes in sun shine this week. Mr. W. T. Riley, of Allendale, was a visitor here Monday. H. L. Creech, of Columbia, was in the city on business last week. Mr. Lee Powell, of Elko, was a «. •. I . business visitor here Tuesday. 7 Messrs. E. G. Hay and W. D. Gantt motored up from Lyndhurst Monday. Mrs. Dora DeKWalkcr, of Apploton, was in thb city foKa short,v'sit last week. Messrs. \V. I. Johns and Montague, Alleged Thief Killed. of Bafdoe, were in the riTy on business Monday. Misses Ida Kearse and Alice Morris have returned from a delightful visit to Hampton. ,' . Messrs; M. L. Middleton and \\. B. Warren, of Allendale, were in the city Monday. A negro, who was identified from papers found in his pocket as Ed Smith, was shot and killed Friday night at Pqtte.rson’s Old Mill by J. M. MaVley, L.[B. Brown and B. M. Wall. From what can be learned here, Smith hdd been raiding the hen rrfosts in that section for some time, and that several days ago his camp W’as dis covered in the swamp. The above named men laid in wait for Tiim Fri- day nii-llt and when he disregarded i command to halt, they fired on him. He is saidjfirhave had several chick ens and his pockets full of eggs and rice when-killed. The jury of inquest rendered a verdict of justifiable homi cide in' accordance with the above statement of facts. , A number of receipts from merch ants in Spartanburg and Sumter were -found in the negro’s pockets. One of the most delightful bridge parties of the season was enjoyed by a number of ladies Monday afternoon at the lovely suburban home of Mrs. J. W. Patterson. There were six-tab les. After playing a number of games, the high score prize, a bottle of toilet water, was awarded to Mrs. S. B. Moseley. Miss Antley cut the consolation prize, a dainty crepe de chine collar. An appetizing salad course, quail on toast and coffee were served. Those present were: Mesdames H. D. Calhoun, L. M. Calhoun, Chanie Brown,TTJ. Bush, Bt P. Thine*/ E- A. Brown, R. C. Kirkland, T. »E. Cum mings, W. G. Simms, R. B. Cole, S. 8. Moseley, E. L. Patterson, J. O. Patter son, Jr., Leila Graham, W. C. Jen, i rings, R. A. Deason, J^A. Porter and R. W. Riley: Misses BcBee Patterson, Carson and Antlev. 1-Horae Steel Beam Chattanoo- ga i’lowa ? MAO to $5.00 Repair* for Chattanooga. Oliver er and Lynchburg Plowa. Dixie Boy, Farquhar and Ga. Ratchet Stocks. J“. IBoozex, IDeiELtist;. } Willislovii S. C. t eVery Monday aid Tuesday. l{oUniree pldg, Penrpark, S. C. v Palance of Wee*. Graduate of BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGERY, l-ltts-s 11)07. Can he found in niv office every day. Bridles. Collars, Ha men and general line of plo* goods. Disc and Drag Harrows. Stalk Cut ters. Garden Plows. —SPEC4AL— Gill Net, V/i and 14 mesh, at per yard, we *ill pay postage on mail orders. , Lemon Bros, Inc BARNWELL, S. C. Auto Tires Have Advanced in Price Brant—Black. * * t * ************* ISAAC ATT A WAY FUND. Mr. and .Mrs: O. B. Brant, of Ulmer, announce the engagement of their eldest' daughter, Ella Mae, to Mr. James Black, of Allendale; the mar riage to take place in the near future. *V- The People logins its weekly visits ~ to a subscriber- in Gtllfpurt, Miss.*, with this issue. Mr. J. S. Bin. of Elko. _ was in the city Yriilay and paid* The People a pleasant call.- . * * * * *** ******* ** * Considers hie-interest is being shown in raising a fund to aid Mr. Isan'' /cu taway, of Barnwell, to go to a health | resort this summer, anr.i/jne; rnent’ of wl ich was made in these-columns a .Uiurt time ago. The People begs to acknowledge the following contribu tions! • Previousl acknowledged >.$75.'50 A frier -I . . - R. A. Ellis, Barnwell?. I ? 2.50 , Citain'Gang NoticcT The chain gangs are at the follow ing ^places: No. 1 at Duck Branch, on the Allen- (1. !e-Fairfax road. No. 2 at Williston, onthe .Williston- .Mken road. No, T at Martin Station. Candidate Cards FOR STATE SENATOR. C. Barnwell, S.vXL, Jarh 25, 1916. I hereby announce myself a candi date fo/ the office .if State Senator from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic. primary ’election. Thos. M. Boulware. . ' FOR SUPERVISOR. Barnwell, S. C., Feb. -29, 1916. .1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor, of Barnwell County, Subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Primary Election. E. G. Bolen. f f T t t t t T ❖ f ♦ ? ❖ <♦> f f f f T f f ? v ❖ I - - ❖ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦; YOUR OLD TIRES ARE 'WORTH -MONEY- HAVE THAT BLOW-OUT OR - GLASS CU’ r VULCANIZED. * ▼ <S> f J T ♦ ♦ x T T f T ♦ ❖ ❖ WE CAN MAKE THEM AS GOOD AS NEW. HAVE INSTALLED A COMPLETE OUTFIT STEAM VULCANIZING PLANT and GUARANTEE EVERY PIECE OF WORK ON MILEAGE BASIS. G. W. C. CARR A WAY, Back of Farmers’ Union Merc. Co. ‘ BARNWELL, S, C- *:-:*-X“X~x-x-X“X-x-x-x~x-x-x* -x-x-x~xx“x-<~x~x~x~x~x~> Mr J Ellit Sanders, ot Kline, wax in the city last week ard called .veo' cleverly at this office, . • • * Mr. Solumon' Brown spent a few Anrt.ia the rHy- this week - ■nth F-* parrots, Mr. aad Mrs. Chart* - -• ' G. J. Diamond, W.* V. Richardson, Supervisor. v - Clerk. Total jsam How’s This? We offer One-Hundred Dollars Re- wardjfor any case of Catarrfi that can not be cured by llall'a.Catarrh Cure. Hail's Catarrh Cure-has'been iak-n by catarrh suffenrs for the past thirty-ifive years, and hag become’ knuw^i the most reliable rtmeHy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru Blaekville, S. C., Feb. 14, 1916 I hereby announce myself a candi date, for the .office of Supervisor of Barnwell County, subject to the rules tend,,regulations of the. Democratic pri mary and pledge myself to . support the nominees thereof. Boned H. Dyches.- , ~ - . I «■« on lh«- Mu'-ous rhi-faf-ev rx- t oryTiouttons 5..vv Ig*. n mam ptiiin* the'^msoh from the iSioad and ! healing the diseased portions. Mr'! AtUway direct, a* follows Ben Knopf. Fqidfax. Isaac Knopf, Fsirfax John B. Hnrlejr. Wagener •. ToiaJ ... , , ca | -After yon have taken Hall s Catarrh .*—At (,Cur-' for a short tim you, will see a .■> ‘At : great improvement In your general ! health, hurt Uhing Hall a Catarrh - 1.0(> Cure at bnee sad get rid of catnrrk. I lewd fee tael i meats la free. r J CHKXET * CO. Toledo. Ohio 11 .fold by all Drugg.au Tie. Ulmer, S. ( Fob. 3, 1916. I hereby announce myself a candi- dute' for the office of Supervisor of Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. ,L. H- Williams. 15, 1916. I hereby announce myself a l-andi* date for the office of Supervisor for Barnwell Countygsubject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. . c L. Harvey.