The Barnwell people. (Barnwell, S.C.) 1884-1925, December 16, 1920, Image 5
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Bishop Guerry, of Charleston, will
conduct senices at the Church of
the Holy Apostles in Barnwell on the
first Sunday* in January.
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WANTED.—COW PEAS. HIGH
EST PRICES paid foY same in cash
1 or merchandise at LOWEST PRICES.
See us before buying or selling.' W.
H. Kennedy & Son, Williston, S. C.
FOR SALE.—Two milch Cows both
with young calves. P. M. Bucking
ham, Barnwell, S. C. 12-16-tf.
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WANTED.—COW PEAS. HIGH-
EST PRICES paid for same in cash
or merchandise at LOW T EST PRICES.
See us before buying or selling. W.
H. Kennedy & Son, Williston, S. C.
, FOR RENT.—House and lot in the
town of Barnwell. Desirably located.
Apply to Mrs. Lizzie Hair, Barnwell,
South Carolina. 12-16-tf.
WANTED.—COW PE4£. HIGH-
EST PRICES paid for satae in cash
or merchandise at LOWEST PRICER
See us before buying or sellihg.- W.
H. Kennedy & Son, Williston, S. C.
Several members of the local B. Y.
P. U. attended the convention in
Blackville Sunday afternoon. The
next meeting will be held in Barnwell.
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Cadets Henry Killingsworth, James
Burckhalter and J. 0. Patterson, Jr.,
who are attending school at Hender
sonville, N. C., are at home for the
holidays.
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Messrs. L. B. Creech, of Barnwell
route No. 1, and J. W. Williams, of
Fairfax, dispelled the bluesness of
Monday by giving a silver lining to
the clouds.
Court Stenographer Allen was cal
led to Columbia Friday on * profes
sional business. During his absence,
Miss Baxley, of Blackville, acted as
official stenographer.
FOR SALE.—A limited amount of
King Cotton Seed at $1.00 per bushel.
Mrs. R. G. Stansell, Elko, S. C.12lBtf
FOR SALE.—Fine variety of King
and Wannamaker Big Boll Cotton
Seed, $1.00 per bushel f. o. b. Elko,
S. C. • R. G. Stansell. Elko, S. C. 16-4t
WANTED.—COW PEAS. HIGH
EST PRICES paid for same in cash
or merchandise at LOWEST PRICES.
See us before buying or selling. W.
H. Kennedy & Son, WilliatQ^ S. C.
Rl’ST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS
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quant it >. Now is the time to set
them to beat Mr. Weevil and low
price cotton. B. F. Gardner, Black
ville. S. C. 12-16-61.
WANTED.—COW PEAS. HIGH
EST PRICES paid for same in cash
or merchandise at LOWEST PRICES.
See us before buying or selling. W.
ill. Kennedy A Son, Williston, S. C.
W ANTED—One or two share crop
pers. Apply to W. P. Franklin, Barn
well. S. C. 12-iMf
FOR SALK.— Pure blue stem May
wheat SUM! p«r. bushel. II. Jeff
Hair. Blackville. S C. 12-9-21.
V* ANTED—Cow Peas, all varieties,
best cash prices paid. W. P. Frank
lin, Hammell. S. C. 12-9-20
FOR SALE OK KENT.—One four-
horse farm, dairy farm just started.
Within 2 mile* of Court House. For
particulars addrva* P. O. Box No.
Barnwell. S. C. 10-28-tf.
CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE.
In any quantity for immediate deliv
ery at 2S cents per 100, $2.1*0 |>er
1,000. Address W, A. Hayes, Barn
well. S. C.
FOR RENT—My farms near Barn-
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Apply to J. B. Morris. 11-22-‘It
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• HERE AND HEREABOUTS. •
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Mrs. L. F. Bonner spent Monday in
Columbia.
Miss Rook visited friends
angeburg Saturday.
in Or-
The days lose only
sunshine this week.
two minutes in
Mr. M. R. Ha good is attending
Court in C harleston this week.
Mr. J. R. Boylston, of Allendale,
was in the city Monday* on business.
Mr. H. M. Cook, of fuelling, gave
the week a pleasant ending by his
welcome visit.
The Misses Ray and Miss .Mims
spent the week-end at their homes at
Healing Springs.
— Superintendent -Jr i). ■ Rntrisnrr ere
joyed a hunt with friends at Healing
Springs Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown are
Receiving congratulations .upon the
arrival of a little daughter. 1
Mrs. J. O. Patterson returned Mon-
day from Columbia, where she carried
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her daughter, Sarah, for treatment.
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Mr. and Mrs. H. L. 0’Bannon were
lied to Virginia Friday afternoon
y the sudden death of the latter’s
mother.
“ITT Tafmfv wrargg 1 T5W
half team was defeated by the . Or
angeburg aggregation Friday after-
noun. .14 lo 0.
The Rev. F. L. Glennan entered up
on his new duties cs pastor or the
Barnwell Methodist Church Sunday.
That evening there were no services
at any of the other church\, the con
gregations joining in welcoming Mr.
Glennan to Barnwell.
Horse Shoeing-a
Specialty
ELKO» S, GAR.
WINTER RESORTS
IN THE SOUTH
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Reached by the
SOUTHERN
RAILWAY
SYSTEM
Shopping Headquarters
Announce Engagement.
Greenwood, Dec. 12.—Mr. and Mrs.
W. M. Watson, of Greenwood, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Elizabeth Evelyn Watkins,
to Mr. William Robert Owens, of Dun
barton, the wedding to take place in
the near future.
SHOWER FOR MOTHER AND
BABE FEATURE OF WEEK
As Christmas time draws nearer, the question
of WHAT TO GIVE is vital and uppermost. - In
answer to this all-important problem of gift-giv-
.ing, we have for our ChVistmas stock some new
and attractive articles that are bound to please
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the Yuletide shopper. Here are a few
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS:
Through pullman ser
vice for the principal
cities and resorts of the
South.
Winter Tourist tickets
on sale October I st, I 920
limited May 3Q* 1921.
For full information.
Roland and Little Son. Thoma*.
Blackville, Dec. 11.—Mm. J. G.
Matt hows wax hostem* to the Priscilla
club in her pretty new home on Fri
day afternoon of last week. Delight
ful refreshments were served.
*» Monday, December 6, Mr*. R. B.
Still was hostess to the Indies’ Aid
society of the Methodist Episcopal
church. After business was disposed
of refreshments were enjoyed. The
Rev. L. E. Peeler, retiring pastor, was
a welcome visitor.
The most interesting sot tal event
of the week was the shower at the
hbnie of Mrs. C. S. Buist on Tuesday
afternoon, honoring Mrf. T. T). Ro
land and l>aby, Thomas Stoke* Bo
land. The room4 were beautifully
decorated in Christmo
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Depot Ticket Agent
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R. W. HUNT.
Division Passenger Agt.,
+ Charleston. S. C.
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Hankerchiefs
Silk Shirts
Umbrellas
Ladies' Coats
Overcoats
Belts
Gloves
Hosiery
Coat Suits
Sweaters
Neckwear
Mufflers
Shirtwaists
Men's Suits
Underwear
Come in and see how well we are prepared to
serve your needs in gifts that are worth while.
Send Us Your Job Work.
TAX NOTICK.
Farmers Union
Mercantile Co.
The Courty Treasurer** book* will
be open for the collection of State,
County and School taxe« for the fin- i
effect*. p*Hn-|ral year of 1920, from October lf»th, •
BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA
Upon
Mi**
red
1920 to iVcember 31st. 1920. inclu-1
sive. January 1st, 1921. a penalty
settia* and fern* being u*cd.
the arrival «»f the gue-t* littli
u-. u* ; j— . of I per ctmt w ill be added on all un-
Kathrvn Weis^mgei drew in a re«l . . " V . .
paid taxe*. February l»t. *n ad- X
wagon, upon whnh was a i*‘autiful 1 4 |,t, ona | j p,. r ten t ^,11 add<*<l;|^r
March 1st. an additional *» per cent ■ A
will Tie adde.l making a total of 7 A
|»er cent. |M*naJty on all taxes. RtMiks | jT
Christmas tree loaded with gift* for
Baby Stoke*, whyn cut off proved to
Ik* both beautiful and useful. An el
egant salad course was served in the
dining room. The centerpiece wax an
artistically arranged basket of au
tumn leave*. Mrs. Buist was assisted
in entertaining by Mesdames K. II.
Weissinger. W. W. Malony, A. H.
Ninestein and Mis* Sybil Buist.
mntklin to j »nv Hi 1|»«U|
will clone March l. r »th, 1921. j ^
For State purposes .....12 mill*, a
For Ordinary County I X
purpose* . 11*4 mill*. ' j
For Good Roads, acts 1920.2 mill*. <
For Highway Bond* 1 1-4 mills. !
For Constitutional School . !
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tax --w .3 mill*.
Give Your Loved Ones A
Memory This Christmas
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visitor to Mrs.
a recent
Brown.
Mrs. A unit
is visiting relatives in Blackville.
Dr. John K. and Mrs. Molony. Mr.
and Mrs. W. W. Molony ami Mrs. Sal-
lie Molony were recent visitors to Mr.
and Mrs. H. (i. M<dony at Millen, Ga.
UNCLE SAM IS Bit; EMPLOYER
One Person Out of Every l.lit in
America on Payroll.
" ■- 3(1 mill,.
Hirman Comrautation .Roail Tax S.'I.Ol.
whkh will 1h* collected at the same
Levy of Augusta, Ga., tiim * in same manner as other
taxes.
Special School District Levies for
Barnwell County for the year 1920.
TWO MILLS—Seven Pines, Kdisto,
New Forest, Cedar Grove, Tinkers
Creek, Columbia.
THREE MILLS—Red Oak, Upper
Richland, Owens Cross Roads, Bloom-
ingdale.
FOUR MILKS—Long Branch,
Green’s, Double J*ond, Ashleigh,
j Lees’ Barhary Branch, Morris,
* IWever’** \Iill
FVoUR'aND ONK-IIAI.F MII.LS-
jnison Ellenton, 2 mills for ordinary school
purposes, and 2 1-2 mills for bridge
bonds
FIVE MILLS—San Hill.
SIX MILLS—Healing Springs.
SEVEN MILLS—Dunbarton four,
(4) mills ordinary school purposes,
three (3), mills for bonds.
Elko, four (4>f / *"mills ordinary
school purposes, three (3) mills for
bonds. ,
EIGHT MILLS—pig Fork, Hilda,
Four Mile Pleasant, Hill, Mt. Cal
vary, Reedy Branch,' Hercules, Oak
Grove, Friendship.
EI.FVFN MILLS -Blaclcvillo, sev-
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Washington. Dec. 1l\ One
out of every 159 in the entire countrv
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was on the government civil service
payroll last July 31, the Civil Service
Commission declared to night in its
annual report. The commission adds
that of those estimated by the census
as employed in gainful occupations in
the country, ono in every 68 was gov-
ernment worker. —
The total number of civil service
employes last July, the commission
says, was 691,116 and the government
was using (hum in approximately 1.-'
700 different kinds and grades of
en (7) mills ordinary school pur
poses, four (4) mills for bonds.
TWELVE ~ MTLLE - Kliner r oight
There were almost a million govern- niills for ordinary school purposes,
ment employes at the height of the four TTlil ‘ s for hon(ls -
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will he reached. The commission de-; (lO 1 ^) mills' ordinary school pur-'*’^^
dared that an “altogether rosy pic- Poses? four and one-half, <446) miHs
for bonds.
J. B. ARMSTRONG,
County Treasurer.
‘Barnwell, S. C, Sept. 18th, 4920.
.World. War,, the commission asserts,
and adds that pre-war figures of some
480,600 in’ 1916 probably never again
FIFTEEN MILLS Williston,
eleven, (11) mills ordinary school
purposes, four (4) mills for bonds.
Barnwell, ten and one-ha!f,
lure cannot be painted” of the gov
ernment’s personnel situation.
A partial tabulation of the great
army of government employes fixes
the average age at 28.4 year* and the •
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average salary at $1,176 a J?ar, ex
clusive of the $240 yearly bonus which
many of the employes receive.
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When it comes to Practical gifts there is
nothing to compare with FURNITURE.
Come in and visit us during our
Auction Sale
Our stock will give you many suggestion&Jgc^acceptable and
attractive gifts that reflect your good taste in selection and are
sure to find instant favor in the most critical eyes.
We wish to call special attention to our beautiful assortment
of Rues and Art Squares, our Period Dining and Bedroom Suits
in mahogany and American walnut, and our $1,500 stock of
Stoves and Ranges. Any one of these articles would be a most
useful and welcome gift and would be a constant reminder of thte
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giver the year round. Remember, you will be able to buy th6m
during our Auction Sale at your own price.
B t m miming 1
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service is renewed.-
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For Deep Weil Drilling
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