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W.S.S. EDITION The Barnwell People W.&l EDITION "Just Like a Member of the Family” VOLUME XLL BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH, UK. NUMBER 9* >URT OF COMMON PLEAS CONVENES HERE MONDAY Petit Jurors for Second mnd Third Weeks Hive Been Drawn. U. D. C. CARNIVAL TO BE HELD TOMORROW EVENING Fairfax Chapter Arranges Attractive Program of Amusements. The April term of the Court of Com mon Pleas convenes hero%londay, with Judge Ernest Moore, of Lancaster, presiding. Petit jurors for the sec ond and third weeks have been drawn, as follows: Second Week Jurors. *\llendale—G. M. Barker, Oscar Wilson, J. M. Myrick, Geo. D. Sanders, P. D. Priester, J. H. Hewlett, W. H. Williams, I. D. Ellis. Baldock—R. H: Kearse. Barnwell—M. E. Black, A t R. Wil son, J. N. Dicks, Nolton Black. Bennett Sprngs—J. S. McElwaine, J. J. Snelling, J. M. Bailey, John R. Rosier. Blackville—J. W. Browning, S. J. Hutto, A. A. Still, J. W. Bodiford. George's Creek—J. S. Creedh, Isaac W. Dyches, Hugh Sanders. Great Cypress—C. P. Morris, S. F. Hogg. Red Oak—E. P. Tarrance. Rosemary—P. F. Parker. . Sycamore—W. J. Deer. Williston—Henry Porter, L. 8. HaDichamp. J. H Beck. P. S Ussory, • 'IT McDonald, W. B. Johnaon, W. C. BdMiL Third Week Jurors. 3^Allendale—J Earl Harley, W, L. vley. H C. Flowers. J. M Kn.ghi. J. W. Thomas. L. W. Googe, H. A. Lasar Barnwell- K M. Rom. T. 8. Cave. E D. Peacock. 8. J. Halford. Fairfax, March 30.—The U. D. C. Carnival will be bn the evening of Friday, April 5th. , Quite a number of things will be on for the amusement of all. First—A show in the Auditorium, followed by a musical composed of quartettes, solos and all kinds of mu sic, also pantomines. Down stairs will be several “side shows" with one “for men only.”. There will be a guessing contest, the prize to be a very fin€ cake. There will be lots of fun. Everybody cordially invited. The officers of the Red Cross went to Barnwell last Friday and brought back garments cut and now ready to be made. Dr. Young very kindly gave a room in his residence to be used as a work room and also * sewing machine to be used there, so the room, machine, and cut garments are now ready for the members to go to wark. The room will be open on Mondays and Thursdays. Work can be done there or taken home. There are two dozen pajamas, 3 bed shirts and 2 sweateers All are urged to got to work as soon as poaaible. Mrs. Eetin Young is very ill with pneumonia. Mr. G. L. Moore, of Augusta. Ga.. has been on a visit to Mrs. H. M. Harveley. Miss Belle Compton has returnod from the Baptist Hospital. Columbia. FOUR FAIR FINGER-PRINT EXPERTS * Wm if ■m m mf am ip m r- :>. 501 CORN CLUB BOYS GREW 26,813 BUSHELS Fairfield Boy Winner of First Prize in Last Year's ContssL SOUTH CAROLINA IS AT BOTTOM OF W. S. 8. LIST Uncle Ssm Appeals to All to Bay Thrift Stamps and Baby Bonds. Si The four glrlM in this photograph sre the United States nsvy finger print expert*. They have recorded, clanslfled and filed an ImpreMsIon of the digits of every man In the navy from the rear admlral'a down to the rawest recruit's They can do the job they are working on now in five mtnutee. and in another five minute* they can tell whether bla print has over been mad# before In the department. Columbia, March 30.—The boys be longing to the various com clubs of the State averaged fifty-three bushels of com to the acre at a* cost of 40.7 cents per bushel last year, according to the annual report of L. L. Baker, of Bishopville, supervising agent of boys’ club work in South Carolina, given to the press today. . Approximately nineteen , and one- half bushels of com to the acre is the average yield for South Carolina, said Mr. Baker today. There were 1,056 farmer boys in South Carolina enrolled in the com clubs, and of these 501 made reports. They produced a total of 26,813.21 bushels of com, at a tost of $10,936.93. Bryan Willingham, of Winnaboro,. Fairfield County, won first prize in the boys' competitive com club contest for 1917; James W. Draffin, of Leslie, York County, second, and H^lhim Smith, of Smoak, Colleton County, third. Young Willingham produced 167 8-10 bushels of com on one acre at a the BlerkvtUe—H. Jeff Hair, Jim at* very much improved in health. MU. M P. Webb. C B. Hutto. R M Mr C M Holaon has returned to Wiae, Judson M Birt, J. C Hogg j Fairfax, and we understand, will make Bennett Springs—E M Harley, it hts home Juntos Black. j Mrs Poes Platts, of Hickory Grave, Boll Fsnd—Julius Gray. j is visiting her daughter. Mrs J. E Great Cypries W H. Hnasi. Green , Harter, Harvtnoa. J E Gibson I Mrs Dominick paid a visit to Co re** Creek—*. A Bends, J S Om Mg. Rosemery R E Woodward. Chao ive Woodward Rich I and Man ms Barrhhalter Sycamore—J A Gaodnsa, J. A. Cope W Alston- B A. Hair. G. W Greene Jr, J. L Law. J. M 8tassel. W/T MeKiriey UNION MEETING AT OLAR. lembta this week Mrs Emms Ligbtsey Lightmy, and Mrs mans vtmtsd Mrs Ralph Ltghtaey | Tuesday, • Mr J. F Deer and daughter speat 1 Monday with Mrs R Bryant Mr. and Mrs G. 8 O'Neal have vo- tumed home after spending the win- ( ter in Flanda We are glad lg ^au that Mrs O^eaTs health was bane ! fitted by the trip Mrs Hters and Mrs Chisolm, of Carried Oat Race Ham GiRord visited Mies Alberta Hiers -Peel Offerers. Tuesday - ! Mr and Mrs R L. Brant visited (Her, April I-—The union meeting , their daughter at Ulmers Sunday, of the second division met on tune Mrs Laura Goodirg, of Brunson, with the (Mar Baptist Church After * spent Wednesday with Mrs. W, W. the enrol meat of delegatee, officers Andersen. were elected as fellows: W H. Hutto. Mite Annie Thomas, of Columbia, | moderator; J. O Sanders, clerk. has been in teem several days nurs- The first topic, “Education Board mg little Miss Mary Margaret Brun- Campaign—W'hat it in—its value to i ton, who is critically ill with pneu- the kingdom of God,** eras opened by ' mania, following mens let. Rev. J. D. Huggins and fully discussed Little Marona Sanders bad gotten The meeting then adjourned for din- much better but has since been ex- ner. After song and prayer service tremely ill again with spasmodic la the afternoon, the third topic, “The , croup. We are glad to report that Baptist Courier—its value—why and ’ she is sgsin improving. Miss Lets how to secure subscribers," wss opened | Everett, of Colambis, is nursing her. by Brother W. H. Collins, followed by : Mr. Shelly Plstts and wife were hother J M Grubbs und Rev J I) the guests of Mrs J K Harter Satur- luggins. The fourth topic, “What is the Bible teaching as to stewsrffhip?” wss opened by Brother J. L. Proveaux and The Why of The People’* W. S. S. Edition. Co-operation between the business and professional men and the social and fraternal organisations and the press of the nation is dorse eery to win the war because such cs operation is neceeenry to finance the war. ., The public must buy the government’* war secant lea. and the peo ple most he urged to de this through the ens effective medium--the press Government departments, and particularly the Trenenry nUfit. claim that it la net practical fee the government to directly the newspaper space that it needed fee this purpeee At the same time the government affinals da net sab ar expart the publishers of lh^ notion's metier of contributing i la the larger ctUaa it merchants, the •anal and fraternal far ulnr space that has been need mnifeos. and the name of tl nectisn with sack The confidence of to i*> ►re than i* i found practical to the boa hen, the profi w% U knee paid far the r promoting the sals of oner of the sp* printed fen the lent that the people of the iller cities thcr communities fee !*t efforts to IO- and towns would support si mi lor campaigns in burns out by the splendid response made to The •lie thi* edition The patrtotiam of these advertu able, for they have bought space that will bo of no material benefit to them, except the satisfaction one derives from helping Unde Sam wia the star for democracy The following is the Honor Roll of thoeo who are "doing their bit" to promote the sale of Thrift and War Savings Stamps: Mutual Trading Co^ and Weiaatnger's Pharmacy, Blackville; Dr. J. L. Smith, Williston; Farmers Union Mercantile Co.. Bank of Western Carolina. Home Bank of Barnwell, C. F. Molair, Lemon Bros.. Hoorn Furniture Co^ A. Golinsky, J. G. Moody, Jr., Western Carolina Depart ment Store, F. W. Fslkenstem, Mar? Drug Co., Hagood-Jennings Auto Co., Barnwell Banking Co., Barnwell Fruit Co., F. H. Huggins, Best Pharmacy, W. D. Gantt, Barnwell; First National Bank, Allendale. South Carolina, according to latest report made public by the treas ury department ht Washington stands lowest on the lirt of States in the sales per capita of war savings stamps. The United States Government has made an earnest appeal to the people of this country to refrain from unnecessary spending, lend their savings to the government, and thus release goods and labor sorely needed to equip oar armies. To this stirring appeal most of the country has responded magnifi cently, but South Carolina has made the worst showing of all. The entire South has made a poor record, and this State the poorest of all. That news has been spread broadcast over the entire Country, and unless Sooth Carolina can make a better showing in the future the State will inevitably get a bad name. The war savings committee for the State hopes that the men, women and children will rally j to this patriotic cause so that flsuth Carolina may not be known ae the Blacker State. The State cost of 17 6-10 cents per bushel He has also issued an appeal we* awarded a gold medal, donated by ! organisations to take mor Congressman A. F. Lever, and a sis- step# Several of the counties hove shovel pivot axle-riding cultivator, done splendidly, but the majority have valued at $70.' donated by a great plainly failed in their duty. The M- farming implement distributing com- lowing shows the standing of the leafi- peny, lag States, sad ef the The Draffin youth produced llfiW | This report bushels of com to the acre at a cost ported threugi ef n% sente per bushel. He was 1 Nebraska, soles IfijHfi.Ttl Ji; swarded a 14 carat, ft*jewel watch per capita 64 Jfi by a seed company ef Charieutoa | R Missouri, ealee IfijIUJBfiJi; Halhua Smith produced 104 bushels per capita fitA4. t. aa arve at a cost ef Sfi 6-lfi cento 11 Texas, sales I&JU A7617; per per bushel He was awarded a 826 capita fit.11 check, denoted by aa Atlanta seed 81 New Yerl anise r AfiT.TfidJR; »r capita The. FOUTMASTER EXAMINATION. ST M. Ti 8U< Test. At QvU iii et To be eligible for thfee an applicant must be a critaoa ef the United State*, meet within the delivery ef hove ee resided at the Ij have their sixty-fifth birthday ea the day ef the eiamiaetiea Application Form 804 aad full in formation concerning the of the examination may be from the postmaster at the place of vacancy or from the Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. Ap plications should be properly execu ted and filed with the Commission at Washington, D. C, in time to arrange for the examination of the applicant lit capita Ific. Ol Ul day. Mr. Smith, of Early Brandi, wa^ in Fairfax last week-end. Miss Sadie Harter returned home fully discussed, after which the sec- with her mother, Mrs. J. E. Harter, ond topic, “Our home and foreign mis- and will be here until Monday. Her sion work—its present status, aims many friends are always delighted to and prospects," was opened by the see her. Rev. J. D. Huggins. / j Mr. Bernice Barker, of Camp. Jos. The committee on religious service E. Johnston, attended the recital at fof Sunday reported that prayer ser- Columbia, and on his return stopped Rural Carrier Examination. 226 MEN ACCEPTED BY LOCAL BOARD THURSDAY Only Seven Were Rejected as Unfit for Military Service. vice would be held at 11 o’clock by J. O. Sanders, followed by the missionary sermon by the Rev. J. D. Huggins at 11:15. The committee on time and place of next meeting selected George’s Creek Baptist Church, Saturday be fore the fifth Sunday in June being named as the day. The collection for home missions was $30. J. 0. Sanders, - W. H. Hutto, Clerk. Moderator. over in Fairfax for several days. GOES TO FRANCE SOON. Barnwell Boy Expects to Be “Over There" Before Many Days Pass. Patriotic Rally. The editor of The People has re ceived a letter from Mr. Mordecai M. Mazursky, of Barnwell, who is now in training at San Antonio, Texas, he being one of the selected men sent from this State under the recent call for stenographers. The letter, in which Mr. Mazursky expresses the opinion that he will be sent to France soon, is as follows: “San Antonio, Tex., Line No. 146, To the public:— A rousing Patriotic Rally Meeting will be held at the new school build ing at Ulmers in connection with the Kelly Field No. 1., 2-26-18, P. M. af- third Liberty Bond issue at 8:30 P. ; ter retreat.—Dear Ben: Arrived in „ M., April 12th. A good program has Camp at 10 Friday morning. I am been prepared and Judge Mendel L. now placed in the Training Brigade. Smith has been invited to be present None are allowed to leave camp for and make an address. Also Hon. 21 days on account of innoculation. Chas. Carroll Simms, of Barnwell, will make an address. The public is cor dially invited to attend. John F. Weekley, Chairman Bd. of Trustees. Card ef Thanks. . We wish to thank oar many friends for their kindness to us in our recent it May God euit each aad k an knfifevifiqh “There are men here from all parts of America and of every occupation or trade. . I will. be in these lines aa far as I know for about days more,—and then, over across the beautiful pond. “Mordocni." With the exception of delinquents and registrants who have just been fi nally classified, the Local Board com pleted the examination of all Class One men Thursday, at which time 226 were accepted for general military service, 7 were rejected as being physically un fit and 25 were referred to the medical advisory board in Columbia for fur ther examination. This brings the to tal of Class One men who have passed the physical examination to more than 600. No more examinations wil be held in Barnwell at this time, and those who failed to appear on March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th will have to go to Blackville to Dr. D. K. Briggs thisi week or be reported as delinquents. 9 NEGROES AND 8 WHITES LEAVE FOR CAMP JACKSON Barnwell County Has Completed First Quota of 365 Men. Nine negro registrants, who were entrained at Barnwell Saturday after- The United States Civil Service Commiaaion hat announced an exam ination for the County of Barnwell, S. C., to be held at Allendale and Barn well on April 13 to fill the position of rural carrier at Baldock and Fairfax and various vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post CarsfetM Coaoril el Defi •rived notice thet dw Ni raittee ol Patriotic Trust Building. Washington, D. has offered a fifty-dollar Liberty I to the eeeeadary achoel indent (1 School or Private School) who a write the beet eeeey on the i "Winning the War with Bonds." The Council of Defense hopes that the school teachers of this Stale will stimulate interest among their pupils in the third Liberty Loan and feels that one good way to do it weald be to call attention to this contest. The conditions of the contest are as follows: > 1st Each essay shall be limited to 600 words. 2nd. There must be at least noon for Camp Jackson, completed office* in the above mentioned county. I contestants in each competing achooL this county’s first quota of 365 men, with a margin of two tb allow for re jections. On Monday afternoon, eight white men were entrained for camp under Call No. 74, which placed Barn well County’s quota at nine. All re ported, but Perry M. Ferguson, of Ap pleton, claimed to be suffering from an operation for appendicitis and that he was too unwell to go. As soon as his condition permits he will be sent to The examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually domi- ' ciled in the territory of a post office in the county and w’ho meet the other re- j quirements set forth in Form No. ' 1977. This form and application blanks may be obtained from the ofli- ces mentiohed above or from the Uni- J ted States Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. C. Applications should be forwarded to the Commission 3rd. Only the best essay from each school is to be submitted to the Na tional Committee. 4th. In each competing school a campaign for the sale of Liberty Bonds to students, faculty, family and friends must be carried on. 5th. Principals must notify the National Committee on or before April 10th that their schools are to compete. A Sad Death. The entire community was shocked and much saddened by the sudden death of Mr. H. Callie Hair, which oc curred the 12th of March in an auto mobile accident. He was on his way home when the last summons came— on his way to his home, sweet home, for s sweet home it wss and every one 1st. Mr. T. J. Moms, ef is v isiuag Go, Them And Help Win The’War FOX SALS camp. Those who left here MondaV I at Washington at the earliest praoti- were: I cable date. Clyde W. Bright, of Barnwell; An gus Hayne Kemp, of Blackville; Wm. H. Fowke, of Baldock; Theodore J. Heos, of Blackville; Willie G. Brant, of Ulmer; John Willard Mayer, of Fairfax; Wm. M. Terry, of Barton, and Murry Bradley, of Mayesville. The following negroes' left for Camp Jackson Saturday:. Willie George, of > Elliott; Simon Wilson, of Bsmwell; Marion Saxon, of Hartsville; John Williams, of Bsm well; Willie Bryant, of Donors; Essw Bunyan, of Williston; Nathan Daniels, of Bsmwell; Jacob Hix, of Blackville, and Gus Moody, of Williston. It is not known now just wi call will be made parents, a most loving, noble son and brother, ever ready to lean to the com panion he has left behind. We weep with his bereaved family, and pray God will help fill the aching void. He was s member of the Rosemary Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, six daughters, two sons, his mother, three sisters, one brother and a boat of friends and relatives to mourn bis Mias Maria of the family wss devoted to each other. Little did he think when he left loss. His body wss laid to rest in his wife and little children that beau- family burying ground, the tifnl day that when he returned it services being conducted by bis rould cast the darfeteat hour in life the Rev. W. D Heckle, over them. 06! bow they all longed j Beyond the bar wall mail m for papa’a refiam wboa bo was goo Private Nich Cariia. of n, epeat a few 4s ye to I are ae On Ml * t&i Mra H C