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rtAKMONT uibci wl nrA7f: m. \ A / » ••••*•» communication of \M/ Harmony Lodge No. 17, A. F. M., will be held in Masonic .T?# 1 Temple on THURSDAY; MARCH 16, at 7:30 o’clock. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to at tend. „ P- W. PRICE, W. M. ,Wm. McNAR, 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. (Protestant Episcopal) Services. Sunday: 11:30 A. M. on the first, third and fi'th Sundays of the month. Sunday Sehbol every Sunday at 10:30 A. M. ^Wednesday: lete afternoon service, the hour adapted to the changing seasons. Other services as may be announced. You will be welcome at all the services. A. E. EVISON. Kkctob. The many friends of Mrs M. J. Pate, who has been quite ill for the past few weeks, will learn with pleas ure that she is a little better. Her early recovery is earnestly hoped fori U. D: C. DISTRICT CONFERENCE. Meets With Bamberg Chapter in An nual Session April 5th. Mr. R. A, All, of Ulmer, announces his candidscy for Magistrate at Ul mer in this issue of The People. He made the race two jyears ago, being defeated by the narrow margin of one vote. He is well known in his com munity. The People starts its weekly visits with this issue to Mr. P. S. Eaves, pf. Lovington, New Mexico. Mr. Eaves went from this county to Texas in 1869, later moving to his present place of residence. Get It at HUGGINS' DRUG STORE The local Dramatic Club will re produce their play “The Dream That Came True” in the High School audi torium on Wednesday, night, of next week. This play was put on Decem ber 22d and played to a large audience. The proceeds will go toward improve ments much needed on the Presby terian Church. Admission .15 and 25 cents. An Invitation. • HERE AND HEREABOUTS. • • • The days gain 13 minutes in sun shine this week. . . . Dr. Cone, of Dunbarton, was a visi tor here Saturday. Mr. E. B. Sprawls, of.W'illiston, was in the city Tuesday.. Mr. Barney Owens, of Dunbarton, was a visitor here Friday. Mr. B. B. Easterling went over to Aiken Friday on businega. Mr. and Mrs F. H. Hitt, of Elko, were ta the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hitt, of Elko, were visitors here Saturday. Since next Sunday is “Go-to- Church” day, the time whenjevery- body in the community is to attend some church, we will aim to make the services at the Baptist Church as at tractive and inspiring as we can make them! and we invite all our friends to meet with us and participate in the services. W. L. Hayes, Pastor. If Any One Has— Died. Eloped. Married. Divorced. Left town. Embezzled. Had a Are. Sold a farm. Had a baby. Been arrested. Come to town. Bought a home. Committed murder. Fallen from an aeroplane. That’s news—Telephone us. —York. News. Advertised Letter*. Mr. and Mr*. M. P. Webb, of Black ville, were in the city Friday. Mr. A. hf. Garber, of Williston, was in the city on business Monday. Mr. i. R. Boy Is ton. of Allendale, was a business visitor here Monday. Mr. and Mrs J. W Walker, of Thomas, were in the city Monday. Letters remaining in the Barnwell. South Carolina Post Office and adver- I Used March 13th 1916. Male Tance Boon, J. P. Berry, C. C. Cross. Joseph Eddy. Lonnie Hays. Boston Holman. Aleck Manuel. Jake W iggtns, John Thomas. Female Phoebe Chappels, Mattie Grubbs. Julia Hosier. Leila Johnson, Minnie Mr. Geo. D. Sanders, of Fairfaz, was in the^city on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Anderson, of Dunbarton, were in the city Monday. Miss Vera Thomas; ofApplston; spent the week-end in the city with friends. Dr. N. L. Kirkland, of Columbia, spent the veek-eni with relatives in the city. A. H. Ninestein, Esq., and little son, of Blackville, were in the city Tuesday. Capt. C. H. Mathis and Mr. R. M. Wise, of Blackville, were in the city Thursday on business. The Court of General Sessions con venes here Monday morning, with Judge Prince presiding. Mr. L. H. Brant, of Ulmer, was the guest of friends in the Mixson Corner section about two weeks ago. J. Henry Johnson, Esq., of Allendale was in the city Monday to attend the meeting of the Barnwell Bar. Miss Carrie Cav^ returned last week after spending > some time in Washington, Ga., and at the North. Capt. C. H. Mathis and Messrs. P. C. Mellichamp 4 and P. E. Allen, of Blackville, were visitors here Mon day. Miss Susie Cunningham, of Ches ter, has. accented a position as stenoi grapher in the lavV office oY J. A. Willis, Esq. From Dead Letter Office. Harry Holden. Penona calling for these letters will please say advrrtisad and gir# date. Chas. E. Fa 1 ken stem. Postmaster. Honor Roll. The following is the honor roll of the Reedy Branch school: 8th Grade—Lila Still, Aim» Still. Juanita Bodiford. 6th and 7th Grades—Furman Black, Purneller StTlI, Clarence Still, Mattie Grubbs, Willie Croft, Dewis Grubbs. 5th Grade—Florence Still, Cecil Bodiford, Felma Still, Emmett Still. 4th Grade—Shellie Still, Flossie Still, (needa Grubbs, Eulalie Hiers. 3rd Grade—Linnie Drew Bodiford, Mary Creech, Mary Hutto, Iris Grubbs, Lauris Grubbs. . . 2nd Grade—Idis Black, Azile Hiers, America Croft, Bunyan Still, Judson Black, Rer,ier Black, Ansel Still. 1st Grade—-Keynolds Still, Adelle | Still, T. B. Black, Ernest Croft, Bennie I Still. ’ \ i Primary GradeV Lucille Bodiford, Ben Black, Ethel Still -Pauline Delk, Sadie Delk, Levy Crbft, Norris Croft. Lessie Grubbs, Ada (^illafii, Eulalie Still, George Black. ***** Knows the Game. The Barnwell People hak re cently installed a linotype ^nd it has made a great improv ment in the paper. It is' appearance of the paper. It is now one of the best weeklies published in the State. Mr. iSP * vies, the editor, is a young man, * but he knows how to get but. a ' good paper.—Saluda Standard. * Mr. G. T. Pate, of Savannah, came up to Barnwell Tuesday to visit his mother, who has been quite ill at her home here. **** *•*•**•* v * .* • • The members of the Barnwell Bar held a meetin|* here Monday-, to ar- 1 range the roster of civil cases for the iiyywaiaetwwff^vw at iaw>t 1 DR. W. C. MILHOUS, Dentist. Office hours:. 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Persons living away from Barnwell v-iil pkvse muk,t- app'intments U*fore coming. By so 4omg they will be sure of immediate service. The following will be, of interest to members of the Uniteif Daughters of the Confederacy of Edisto district: The Edisto district, U. D. C., will hold its annual conference April 5, 1916, with the F. M. Bamberg Chap ter, U. D. C., at Bamberg. Each chapter may send an unlimited num ber of delegates. Each chapter presi dent in this district will please have her chapter well represented, and notify the hostess chapter as soon as possible how many delegates to ex pect. It very; necessary that each chapter take part in these delibera tions, for it-sUmulates new life and enthusiasm. If there are seven or more women in any town or com munity in this district who would like to form a chapter please com municate with me, and I will help them to organize. The following chapters are in the Edisto district: Edisto District Chapters. _ Edward Croft, Aiken; Hampton* Le gion, Allendale; F. M. Bamberg, Bamberg; Johnson Hagood, Barnwell; Stephen Elliot, Beaufort 5 , Wm. J. Gooding, Brunson; 'Charleston Chap ter, Charleston; Confederate College, Charleston; Graham’s, Denmark; Edgefield Chapter. Edgefield; J. G. Mort-ison, Estill; Eutaw Chapter, Eu- tawville; Fairfax Chapter, Fairfax; J/W. Moore, Hampton; Secessionville, James Island; M. U. Buie, Johnston; Ridge Spring Chapter, Ridge Spring; Lueindie Howe, Saludaj’St. George Chapter, St. George; O. M. Dantzler, St. Matthews; St Matthews Chapter, St. Matthews; C. I. Walker, Summer ville; Wade Hampon, Vamville; Mi- cah Jenkins, Walterboro; Hart's Bat tery, Williston. Pauline Gervais Cart, Vice President Edisto District. Orangeburg, S. C. Advertise in THE PEOPLE. * SPECIAL NOTICES. • • • One cent a word. Minimum • • change. *5 cents. Three inter- • • lions for the price of two. • • • •••••••••••••••** WANTED—Every lady ia Barn well County to attend the Grand Spring Millinery Opening at F. W. Falkenstein’s on Tuesday and Wednes day. March f 1 and 2*. and Inspect the beautiful pattern hat* of Samuel Ach Co. and Jos. Lazarus Co.—adv. FOR SALE.—Brabham Peas. fYour uncle Sam’s agricultural de partment classes it among the four best varieties). Velvet Beans. Span ish peanuts, corn in the shuck (250 bushels to the cor); meal and hulls. Don’t cuss the fertiliser people for trotting all the profit, while you neg lect to plant legumes and'lferich your •oil. thereby. Otis Brabham. Allen dale. S. C. FOR SALE.—One Saw Mill, three Gins, two arts of Mill Rocks, one Shingle Mill and one Planing Mill. Will sell cheap for cash. Apply to Mrs. M. N. Bates, Blackville, §. CT 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 sitting, |5 per hundred. Also fine Berkshire pigs, $5 each. Order di rect from this ad. Mrs. Matt Clark, White Pond, S. C. - 3-2-3t* FOR SALE.—Ford touring car in good condition. Apply to A. E. Evj- soiyTbc Rectory. B.irnwell, S. C.3-9-3t The grand display of Beautiful Pat tern Hats, made by Samuel Ach Co. and Joseph Lazarus Co. will be open to the public at the store of F^ W. Falkenatein on Tuesday and Wednes day, Mach 21 and 22. Be sure and in spect this, the most comprehensive display in Barnwell County.—adv. FOR RF]NT—Good two-horse farm only 2Vi miles from Barnwell; on fine clayed road. Plenty of wood to run place. Rent reasonable. Apply at The People office. Tuesday evening, the 21st and all day Wednesday, the 22nd. Y ou are cor dialIy invited to attend our * . Opening of Millinery, Dress Goods, Silks and Suits. Styles most pleasing, designs most attractive, prices reasonable. A large assortment to select from. A. N. Garber, Williston, S. C. LOST.—In Barijwell, during the lat ter part of January, one laprobe; ^ black on one side, gray and tan on the other. Reward if returned to Mrs. C. ' Burckhalter, Barnwell, S. C —3: i 3t. Statement of the Condition of THE BANK OF FAIRFAX, locatod at Fairfax. 8. C, at the cloaa of businoaa March 7th. 1916. loans and Discounts .... 540.906 73 Overdrafts 543.57 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 2.600.00 Furniture and Futures 2.697.39 Banking House 2,374.08 Other Real Estate Owned.. 454.00 Due from Banks and Bank er* 9,820 15 Currency 646.00 Silver and Other Minor Coin 503.85 Checks and Cash Items 695.79 TOTAL 561,239.56 Liabilities. Capital Stock Paid in 515,550.00 Surplus Fund 1. 1,100.00 Undivided Profit*, Irsx Cur^ —— rent Expenses and Taxes Paid 155.63 Individual De posits subject to check 519,562.42 Time certificates of deposit 4,167.65 Cashier’s checks 142.53 23,862.60 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 20,000.00 Collections .... ..7 571.33 TOTAL 561,239.56 State of South Carolina, ) ~ County of Barnwell. ) ss. — Before me came D. F. Moorer, Jr., Cashier of the above named Jtank, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con dition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. - D. F. MOORER, JR. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of March, 1916. W. M. LIGHTSEY, Notary Public. (Seal) Correct Attest: B. F. Thomas, Miles Loadholt, N. B. Lpadholt, Directors. ^ ou will lose, both in appearance j and value, if you fail to attend the Grand Spring Mrlinery Opening at F W. Falkenstein’s on * Tuesday and Wednesday, March 21 and 22. The display of Samuel Ach Co.’s and Jos eph Lazaruib Cp-’s beautiful pattern hats is Ihe awe(le*t in the county.—ad. To -the last drop ^MAXWELL ^ HOUSE COFFEE Is Perfect > Ask Your Grocer StataaMfit of Um Condition of THR CITIZENS BANK, located at Fairfax. 8. C, at Um cloaa of business Marrh 7th, 1916 Loans and Discounts ,.156.768.62 Overdrafts 2,419 45 Bonds and Stocks Owned by the Bank 100 00 Furniture and Fixtures. .... 1,500.00 Banking House 4460.17 Other Real Estate Owned.. 4,18141 Due from Banka and Bank- 7.758.93 1,426 00 190 00 507.56 1,168.72 The People ANNOI’MCIB A WONDERFUL NKW PHOTO PLAY AERIAL EN- TITLED THE STRANGE CABS OF None 1,732.62 Currency ...... .......... Gold Silver and Other Minor Coin Checks and Cash Items Exchanges for the Clearing House .......... Other Resources, vis: Coun ty school claims..... TOTAL .585,133.36 Liabilities. Capital Stock Paid in 515,000.00 Surplus Fund 200.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid 2,127.89 Due to Banks and Cankers 366.80 Dividends Unpaid None Individual De posits subject to check. 525,687.25 Savings deposits 25,820.23 Demand certifi- , cates of de posit None Time certificates of deposit.... 300.00 (Certified checks. . 2.00 Cashier’s checks 499.90 52,309.38 Notes and Bills Rediscounted Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed .... 15,000.00 Reserve fund carried on general individual or sav ings ledger...., .... 129.29 TOTAL , 585,133.36 State of South Carolina, ) County of Barnwell. ) ss. Before me came J. E. Johnston, Cashier of the above named bank, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con dition of said bank^ as shown by the books of said bank. J. E. JOHNSTON. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of March, 1916. W. M LIGHTSEY, Notary Public. „ ' ' (SeaT) Correct Attest:. • F. M. Young, J. F, Lightsey, , Geo. D. Sanders, — t . • i Directors. — ~ ■ HE.NPY B WAi THAU. A REAL DETECTIVE STORY — By Frederick Lewis la Collaboration With John • T. Minty re. Author of the Aahtoa Kirk Detective Stories Attorneys A. H- Ninestein, tf Black- vtllo, and Jas. M. Patterson^ of Allen dale, attended the meeting «f Me Barnwell Bar ta this city Monday. jf. H. NINESTEIN. _ HERB&T E. GYLES, Attsrneya-at-Law, BLACKVILLE. •*. . . g. W til practice in all Courts. Money la Una an Farming THFiKE IK Nf» BETTER WAY to sate your money than starting a Pos tal Savings Arewunt, Interest paid <-n all deposits. Call on the‘postmaster for information. Deposits received from One Dollar up. Chao F. Falken- Hcth. Post ■ aster As *4- m TW FoofU FATE , sciKi wm iio moots •saek m ssartal Mas*. • HaS* WW* las Uu Leaf Ptea an* Cy- mwam*« hlkeufratss K aSsaaaaS s«kar liasfaSsOsrWt*:*. •* *• s acsist tmimU 1 ? v rtt-sa* tm fn» »w* *■ Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons indebted to thF .estate | of Samuel FL Ray, deceased, are re- | qprsted to make prompt settlement of | • a«trh 'indebtedness to' the undersigned, 1 ‘•and aH persons having claim* agnmotj the said "estate will plor.se present the !«*mr properly attested to am. M*1L* S DeWitt, Administratrix. March 16 1416 / DID MARY PAGE KILL JAMES POLLOCK? Mary hrrseH remember* nothing hot the vision—the haunti, g vision of the giant hand an her white shoulder! Shrupy have dose R. .She does nat kaon Do you? See t heFa i»ay Haviig P t rtnraa at the CRYUTAL THEATRE, Read Ihe Story ia this N AND SOLVE THE TW firm installment the maoe af April 6th • tM W *he«* the InE