The Barnwell people. (Barnwell, S.C.) 1884-1925, August 29, 1918, Image 4

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• • & Cm JOnH W. MOLMfc* ItM-ltia B. P DAVIEB. Editor aad ProyrWtor. (ooiBiwbratioM.—W« »rr always fUd to publish news letters or those pertainir>c to matters of public inter est. We require the name and ad dress of the writer in every case, not for publication but for our own pro tection. No article which is defama tory or offensively personal can find place in our columns at any price, and we are not responsible for the opinions expressed in any communication. • • • • BED • • • • • • ••••••••• THURSDAY, AUGUST 23TH, 191*. The Navy Needa Recruits. It seems to be the prevailing opin ion among many people in this section of the country that the United States Navy has more men enlisted than it can handle, but that it is an erroneous belief is proved by the following ar ticle that The People has just rsseived from the Recruiting Officer in Colum bia: ‘The United States Navy, our coun try’s first line defense, is opm now for unlimited numbers This order which has just been received at the Main Recruiting Station for the Stele. Co lumbia. gives an opportunity to olina who have horn antieUi to get into this branch of the service The Reg«Ur Navy today, with the very active part that K ta tehjag la this war efers wsederfaf sgpMUan* Uee aed adveetaree te the yemng men mi thm reentry It is the branch a# Since moving lute the new room the Red Croat Chapter has seemed te take on new lift. Our members are soon to be listed for regular work, four at a time, cutting out the bed shirts and arranging them in separate rolls id be given out for making. The new and handsome sign just put up on the Red Cross room is the frift of Major Pat Drew. The Chap ter members certainly do appreciate it. These acta of interest in the work are most encouraging and show how our people sre putting their efforts in the Red Cross work. Mrs. Lena Davies has gotten some large, beautiful placards of Welcome done in colors to put up in the room, emphasizing the spirit of welcome to all who come. Two more good sized, well made tables have been donated for cutting purposes, but more especially for use in the surgical draaaing class, which we hope will begin early in Septem ber. The talk at the Baptist Church on Wednesday night by Mr. Roland Campbell of Anderson, just returned from France was truly inspiring and instructive. The money taken ia at the door was divided with this chap ter. Our sliotment wag thirty-five dollars We are ia formed that tweu- ty-fhre dollars of this will he used to buy a knitting meek me New that the newspapers state that all must he diaroutlawed Thw Will ho ueeleos The wool • I n Buy Them And Help Win The War rot SALB XTXtTWHXtl 6#» cures Bilious Fever. Notice of Election. Notice is hereby given that an elec tion for Mayor and Aldermen of the towi\ of Barnwell and Commissioner of Public works to succeed T. S. Cave will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, 1918. The said election shall be held as is provided by law for holding general elections. The polls will be opened at the Court House at 8 o’ clock a. m. and Closed at 4 o'clock p. rr. The following are hereby appoint- I M ami A J J «. NABIAT May** Clark ChiBs aad Fever .Wm. MoNAB. Representing Fire. Health and Accident Insurance Companies. Persons! attention given til business Office in Hsrrison Block, Mtin St. Barnwell, S. C. Money to Lend Brown & Busli m f **t Lawyers. General Practice. Money to lend at 7 per cent for any length of time. Loans made promptly. awssam* VICKERY, BROS. J ctfUOtf Barnwell, S. C. General Auto Repairs and Accessories. Fisk Tires and Tubes Mobileoils Philadelphia Storage Battery th# Black-draught mi Mm Bhafla haw hm pmm+m* < f w •wAas m "tie m*m #4 w%# wet #«*•«» m \+ry 9mm m TV# •wlae* Urn* Imi •m*» mm* r wtcy TW twl few* ww*a mm* sAap* t*d * ’ 9*m % irvmp wd tw mmf «sgl wsImw m wwW^wwws w#- WwwgUt w mm* v«vy ehirte sad whwh will lw 1 r#wght t# mm* vary wa*t “Tbit IS s Aght lm the faith, sad th# *4 this Aght against th# mar oerasu Hons depend* th# young faen of this country For your own y^nmg man for your littl# sit ter snd brother • good, mother and fsther -for the good of sll the futur# generations of your r out try, your country is railing you now. Come for ward. ENLIST snd give your ser vices to your country Be a leader snd help lead Don’t be LED. Men in the draft age to enlist will be re quired to obtain a release from their local board. “Sub stations for recruiting in the State are located in the following towns, snd full information can be had about the various branches that are open: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Florence, and Charleston. The main Station for the State is lo cated in the Arcade Building in Co lumbia." DR. BROWN RETURNS. Well Known Minister Will Again Live in Sumter. t 3 x i Sumter, Aug. 17.—The news that Dr C. C.‘Brown is purchasing a home in Sumter has been heard with great pleasure by his many friends snd ad mirers Dr Brown was pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city 'n>m lh# tim# h# entered the ministry until hi* retirement s few years ago and during hi# long rroeienee herv wield ed murk mBwunc# n#4 «#dy arawg has • stem#*** eawgfugstmm fat gew#*V£f Bmeu has fw- tmrf ./ mm BUY THIS TRUCK COMPLETE This truck i* made and sold complete with body and cab. ready to run. 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