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THE BARNWELL PEOPLE Entered at the post office at Barnwell, S. C., as second-class matter. JOHN W. HOLMES 1840-1912 . B. F. DAVIES, Editor and Proprietor. THURSDAY, APRtf, ^TH, 1921. BUT THEY RODE. (Published by Request.) — iLast spring when cotton AVas selling so high, You could see some farmers “Floating” in the sky, (but they Rode!) They rode in sun, They rode in the rain, N J>ome even rode In an aeroplane, (Rut they Rode!) They rode all night, «, dirt*-' They rode all day, They kept on riding “Till the devil’s to pay, (But they Rode!) If it wasn.’t an auto, It was a blame old mule, They kept on “riding”, Till they’ve cut the'fool, (But they Rode!) Some ’rode bad, Some rode well, » But they kept on “-iding” ’Till they’ve sure played h . , V (But they Rode!) Some doctors spent the whole year Distributing pills, And can’t collect enough money To pay their gasoline bill, (But they Rode!) The real estate business Was the best of all; But blame my skins, ' If it didn’t falf, (But they Rode!) Some bought Fords. But carried them back, And promised the difference . For a Cadillac, (But they Rode!) The farmers and merchants Are broke, that’s true , (And it looks mighty like, The banks are, tooj raged gin swept pasiTilm Into lh« 'ele- yator, leaving the Innocent man speech less with Indignation and rage. . ^ Meanwhile Esther, who had been left In the writing room, had become tired of waiting for Ned to return With his father and- a parental bless ing. “I’ll just, stroll through the lobby," sbe thought. “It may give me something/ besides myself^to think, about. Oh dear, if I cptOd 'only see Ned’s father and talk to h)m, I am sure he would forgive ni. Good gra cious, there he la now!” ’‘Bald-headed, fidgety,” whispered Esther, “I know that’s Ned’s father. I am going 'to speak to him. Yes, I am," defiantly, although no one seemed inclined to oppose her. “I beg yout pardon,” sbe began tremu lously, “but is this Mr. Bnrtpn?” “Yes, niadarne, my name Is Mer ton,” replied the old gentleman tea- tlly, peering at her over the top of his gol<t-rlmmed spectacles. “Oh,‘sir, please forgive us. Truly, it was more my fault tbatl^ed’s.’- “What—what—” blurted MT; Mer-- ton.- “Oh, I am your daughter, you know. That is, your son—” Esther stopped, for the gentleman wav booking at her" askance. “Pretty good for a bachelor," lie muttered to himself. “She must be crazy, hotter not excite her.” Slap ping his, knee joviaRi’ he exelalmed e People’s job department has a ™»ell selected stock of stationery, all new goods, and is prepared to deliver all orders promptly. Send us that next order. ' — TAX NOTICE. jnvtatlv lie e !. „ How st The above was written. Just for a joke, But durn my hides, If the country ain’t “Broke!” . (But they Rode!) “Why, of course!.. How stupid Of me! My daughter, yes, yes.” "Oh, good! Now let me find d There he Is now!“ In alarm Mr. Merton caught her arm- He must speak'-jamiJiingly (j» her. “There, there. You must wait until he gets here,” he wheedled. * “But he Is here. .Don’t you see? Oh, Ned. Ned!” Esther was still trying to, pull away, when Ned, talking angrily to Mr. Burton, drew near. • “1 tell you, father, she is not a ty rant., What on earth are you talking about? She Is as timid as a mouse.” He was Interrupted by Esther's ery. 1 “There she is now. Good heavens, what; is that fellow doing With her? Here, you rutflan- ” - ' > T ' ' "; vi; "Eucky you mine along as you did. Keep a sharp eye on her,” advised Mr. Merton confidentially. “She’s tee pretty a little lunatic to—” “Lunatic!” crieil Ned and Esther In unison..' “This isn’t the girl I spoke to,**- roared Mr. Burton. “Who the dick ens !” “I guess you'll have to excuse me,” stammered Mr. Merton, backing pon- deropsly into a passerby and fitiHllv (But they Rode!)—i+ttrktirg" a bRiid rusir~m Peeping through the gratings of the slowly rising car, he saw' the young man kiss the f:iir lunatic,' saw the old man kiss them both, and then: “Uon- found these elevators for going ao fast.’' he muttered, as he vigoreuaiy blew his nose. . . —r— In order that there may be no mis understanding or misconstruction of the law providing for extension of the time for payifig taxes, one per cent penal^ is added for Janua y, two per cent for February and three per cent foi- March. The said three per cent remains without change un til May 1st, when the seven per cent penalty is added, and on May 15th executions are to be issued. Penal ties are not cumulative; in clher words, only” three per cent is to be added up to May 1st. ’ For State purposes 12 mills. . For Ordinary County purposes 11% mills. For Good Roads, acts 1920-2 mills. For Highway Bonds\.-_l 1-4 mills. For Constitutional School. . tax ____ — 3 mills. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured With LOCAL. APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh ls\a local disease, greatly In fluenced by constitutional conditions, and in • order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Hall’s Catarrh Medi cine la taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine was prescribed by .one of the best physicians in this country for years. It is com posed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combinatiort of the Ingredients m Hall’s Catarrh Medi- clne is what produces such wonderful results In catarrhal conditions Send for testimonials, fTW, i, — F. J. CHENEY * CO., Props., Tolsdo, O. All Druggists, 71c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation. TOTAL _i. 30 mills. Commutation' • Road Tax $3.00, which will be collected at the same time and in same manner as otWr taxes.. , . , \ Special School District Levies for , „ . ... -, , „_ r „ Barnwell County for the' year 1920. w tlLf a st a-ballot with the word “V es Seven Pines, Edisto, NOTICE, OF ELECTION. v A petition having been filed in ac cordance with section 1742, general school law of 1912, notice is hereby given that an election will be held in AshTeigh School District No! 24, on Friday April 8th, 1921, for the purpose of determining whether or not a special school tax of four (4) additional mills shall be levied in the above named school district. The said election shall be conducted as is provided by law for the hold ing of general elections. The polls will be opened at the school houae and the following have beert appointed managers of election:. H.-F. Odom, J. E. dowers, Lee Lancaster. the proposed levy Grove, Tinkers -uicm uiucr iui one s nrmr 12 jught Neo Burton. They <8X 1*10. by McClure Newipaoer Syndicate.* * The lobby of the Hotel Rexford Is a most incouvenient place for ope'.s bride ^ M 12 least, so Tlioug Lad so far .succeeded In appeiu'iriR nou chalant and many years married,* but Esther had been seized with stage fright as the awful person of the ho tel clerk met her shrinking gaze. “Oh, Ned!” she gasped. ".lust a minute! Just a minute ! They’re all looking at us! Oh, I wish we hadn't— No, 1 don’t. Qh dear, what will hap pen to us if your father disow ns you?” “Oh, I say, Esther, there's a good girl! Don’t .cry—not here, anyway. Father's a good old scout. He'll take me back Into the office all right. Their lingering .fddtstepa had at last brought them before the desk, and now the polite clerk was observing them with a sort of detaehed inquiry. Esther tremulously nudged her hus band. . "Oh—all- O, yes, the register,” ex-' claimed Nad. Now—Orcnt—Scott!’'—~ the pen fell from his nerveless fingers. “My fnthet;:” “Where?" quavered Esther, looking nervously over her shoulder. - “Here, on the register. His name, I mean. Look here. Esther. It’s a great chance for us, if he ever sees you, well, it’s all over 1 but the cheering. ’* the door of the elevator closed upon the eloping couple, an elderly gentleman strolled up to the desk. “Have,you by any chance—” then his eyes fell upon the open register. "By George, they're here!” His ’ eyes twinkled. "Diln't know the young vub had so much grit. I ran away with the girl 1 loved. He's pretty much like the old man, after all. Oh. by the way,” to the clerk, “did Jou ttapp^n to noticeBurton?”^- “Ob, yea, sir,” the obliging clerk has tened to explain. “Not very ^fll, air, brown eyes, had a white feather In her hat and—” “Yes, air,” Interrupted Mr. Burtoe. “Much obliged." Smiling to himaelf, he f anted from the deck, then stepped abruptly. What luck I There she was right before him! With a smile ami a bow, he ap proached the girl, who stood watch ing the elevator door with anxious eyes. “I recognlxed you, instantly, my' dear, and I—’’ “ ’My. .dear,’ Indeed J” Interrupted the ▼ery indignant young lady. “Why, you old Ulrt, If you don’t—” ••But, my dear young lady, I am your »ew father,” said the embarrassed Mr. Burton. “I was looking for—” "Well, you may flud some oho who Is willing to be your daughter, bnt I .whould advise you not to insult ladles Ip JjMJjcc;abft* l.o:cl.7 and the- out TWO MILLS New Forest, Cedar Creek', .Columbia. THREE MILLS—Red Oak, Upper Richland, Owens Cross Roads, Bloom- ingdale. FOUR MILLS—Long Branch, Green’s, Double Pond, Ashleigh, Lees’ Barbary Branch, Morris, Meyer’s Mill. FOUR AND ONE-HALF MILLS- 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) mills ordinary school purposes, three (3) mills fot bonds. - EiGHT MILLS—Big Fork, Hilda, Four Mile Pleasant Hill, IVJt. Gal- Vafy, Reedy Branchy Hercules, Oak Grovey Friendship. ELEVEN MILLS—Blaekv'ille, sev en (7) mills ordinary school pur poses, four (4) mills "for bonds. TWELVE MILLS—Kline, eight s - for ordinary school purposes, four (4) mills for bonds. FIFTEEN JSIJLLS-^—Williston, eleven, (11) mills ordinary school purposes, four (4) mills for bonds. Barnwell, ten and one-half, (10V6) mills ordinary school pur poses, four and one-half, (4^) mills for bonds. Carmqte § FLOOR VARNISH I - taw. 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