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« * . V/ 4 : L. L ‘Juftt Like a Member of the Family” iUME XLIY. BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY JUNE 30TH, 1921. NUMBER 43. FELLING THREAENED BY DISASTROUS BLAZE Several Houses Destroyed Friday Night by Fire of Unknown Origin - Fire of unknown origin destroyed several buildings in the little town of Snelling, five miles west of Barn well, late Friday night and for a time threatened the entire town. The blaze was first discovered shortly be fore midnight and at tirie was burn ing in the upper story of Mr. Pow- hattan Harley’s store, which was oc cupied by his family as a residence. The only occupant of the building at the time was a young man in his em ploy, Mr. Harley and his family be ing away on a visit. This building to gether with its contents, was a total loss, the fire spreading to nearby structures. All of the outhouses in. Mr. Harley’s yard were burned together with a store belonging to Mr. J. J. Hill and occupied by Mr. W C. Birt, who saved a part of his stock of goods, a small store belonging to Mr. J. M. Hill and the grist mill of the Snelling Mer cantile Co. Mr. Harley was the only property owner affected who had any € trance and it is understood that carried only a small amount, hi* being very heavy. For a time was feared tfiat the entire town ^Bould be destroyed, but the blaze was finally subdued. The total loss will amount to several thousand dol lar*. FARMERS TO GET PICRIC ACID FROM GOVERNMENT Over 12,000,000 Pounds of High Ex plosive to be Distributed. ~ WasHhgton, June 25.— More than 12,OOO,(]lO0 pounds of picric acid, one of highest known explosives, accum ulated for war purposes and made useless to the war department by the armistic, will be distributed to farm ers for agricultural purposes. When the war ended the army had on hand this immense stock of picric acid and in addition more than 26,- 000,000 pounds of T. N. T. The lat ter was distributed to various gov ernmental agencies for use in railroad construction in Alaska, public roads in the national parks and various proj ects on Indian reservations. None of the T. N. T. was distributed to indi viduals and' thus far not a single ac. cident has marked the use or trans portation of the millions of pounds of the high explosive, according to of ficials of the bureau of mines. The question of .what to do with the 12,000,000 pounds of picric acid puzzled government officers for some time and the war department had almost decided to tow thp explosive out to sea and dump it overboard in the interest of the public surety when it was decided to institute a series of experiments in an effort to fnd some safe commercial use for it. Hie ex periments were conducted by the b i reau of mines and disclose i many ways in which picric acid con'd be used safely and profitably on farms, , . such as in blasting out stumps and Ol.r, June 27. A qu.int, old- | rock , , n(i bre , Uni[ up |, nd . It w , 8 f.,hlon t d yard, (-ay w,th row and ! aMonHn ,,, de c,drd to di.tritmte the Celebrates 75th Birthday. AGED WHITE MAN KILLED IN BAMBERG CO. FRIDAY BARNWELL COUNTY LEADS IN WATERMELON ACREAGE. Nephew of Slain Man Carried toPeni-' Allendale Comes next.—11,000 Acres STANDING OF THE CLUBS. —— “tw; ■ x.—Pc. Williston —— -8 1 _ 888 Bamberg — 5 3 625 Barnwell — 4 4 600 Denmark _,__^_4 5 444 Ehrhardt - 3 6 -333 Springfield -U * 6 143 Game Thrown Out tentiary for Safe Keeping. Planted in This State. WHERE THEY PLAY FRIDAY. Williston at Bamberg. • Springfield at Denmark. , 1 Barnwell at Ehrhardt. Barnwell Loses to Denmark ehicaberry trees, was the setting for the delightful fete given Friday at the home of Mr. C. F. Still, who re sides near the town of Olar, in cele bration of hi* 75th birthday. It was a fete for all of the 150 relatives and friends who attended the dinner of the beloved old gentleman, and during the course of this occasion they realized more than ever before that old age was not without its joys. Miss Janie Lou Still, granddaugh ter of Mr. Still, who resides with him in his country home, wearing her .'"eemingly perpetual smile, aided ad mirably in entertaining the guests. AfteVthe feast was over and the rat tle of pans and dishes had died away the picnickers, both young and old, formed in a line and were marched up the road by Mr. S. L. Hiers, Jr., a veteran of the World War, where they counted off. Soon afterwards the guests began to take their depar.arc and by six o’clock there remained only two in that happy home, but in the hearts of those two there beat that altruis tic spirit which we must all possess if we wish for our lives to be a com plete success. Thom pson-Smith, Williston, June 25.—The an nouncement below will be read with mch interest by the friends of Com mander Norman M. Smith, U. S. N. Commander Smith is the oldest son . of W. C. Smith of Williston. Mrs. Smith as Miss Thompson is a young woman of some prominence in the West, having beej admitted to the bar. Her father at one ime was am bassador to Turkey. - “Mrs. David P. Thompson an- >• nounces the marriage of her daugh ter, Genevieve, to Commander Nor man Murray Smith, Corps of Civil Engineers, United States Navy, on Saturday, the eleventh of June, one thousand nine hundred and twenty- . one. Beverly Hills, California.” “Commander and Mrs. Norman Murray Smith at Ifome after July jthe fifteenth^ Hotel (del Cdronado, Coronado, California.” explosive, practically free of charge to fanners. Picric acid a highly crystalline powder having a lemon yellow color is 18 per cent stronger than 40 per cent straight nitro-glycerine dynamite according to the bureau of mines. It should never be used in bulk, offi cials say, and its use should be re stricted to redipped paraffined paper cartridges. The 12,000,000 surplus stock,located at Sports, Wis., and Wingate, N. M., will be distributed to farmers through the Bureau of Public Roads of the Department of Agriculture. The only cost to the fanner, it is annaunced, will be freight charges and a charge of six cents a pound for placing the powder in the necessary cartridges It will be ready for distribution about July 1st. Woman’s Missionary Conference The Woman’s Missionary Confer ence of Orangeburg District held its annual meeting in the Barnwell Methodist Church, June 17th. The conference, was conspicuous for its large attendance and very attractive program which consisted of addresses and special music, for the occasion. All present at this time considered themselves particularly fortunate in having with them Miss Leila Epps, a returned missionary from Brazil, who gave a most inspiring talk on her work in the foreign field. A number of the State Officers, who presented very interesting reports, were also present. It is hoped that the^ next district conference, which will be held in Cameron, will be even more largely attended as the enthusiasm and in spiration derived from the meetings are always worth while and greatly to be desired. r Rain in the sixth inning of Tues day’s game with Denmark at Barn well broke up one of the prettiest contests seen on the local diamond this season, the score at that time being 2 to 1 in favor of the visitors. Both teams played snappy ball, but Denmark had the advantage in the matter of hits. Williston cinched the first half by defeating Ehrhardt, 6 to 4, wb 'e the Bamberg-Springfield game was rain ed" out in the third inning with the score tied. Williston has made a remarkable race for the rag, having won 8 out of 9 games played. The first half of the season closes Friday and the second half opens Tue.;-iay. —-— J Bamberg, June 25.—Jacob E. Car-! Clemson College, June 26.—Special:- The Bamwell-Springfield game, at ter, white man, 76 years old and It is estimated that there are 11,000 Springfield, on June 17th, has been prominent fanner of the Little acres of watermelons planted in South thrown out by President Black and Swamp section of Bamberg county, Carolina in 1921, Barnwell Counyhav- ordered played over on the ground was found dead on a wood pile near his ing the largest acreage and Allendale that Springfield exceed the number home Friday afternoon about 4:30 o’- j the next largest. A score or more of of hired players allowed under the c i 0 ck. His body was discovered by a shipping points in the several countiea rules, which provide that under such workman from a saw mill nearby, of that section of the State will aertd circumstances the game shall be play- V /ho had gone to Mr. Carter’s home melons to market during the present ed over in Springfield, all of the gate t 0 purchase some syrup. Upon season, which lasts from about July receipts going to Barnwell. However examination of the body it was found 1st to September 1st. The principal an effort will be made to stage the that wounds were inflicted in the ab- varieties are !i< Excel” and “Tom Wat- contest in Biackville, as it is thought domen and the neck. About 3 o’- son,” Growing conditions in some that a larger crowd will be in at- dock in the afternoon workmen at sections have been unfavorable m tendance, because of the fact that the sawmill heard shots in the direct- some sections but the outlook at the latter town is more centrally j on c f jjr. Carter’s home and it is present seems good, says F. L. Har- located. supposed that he was killed about key, agent in marketing, who makes that time. There Is no direct evi-j the following suggestions con-cern- dence as to who did the killing. It ing shipping watermelons. ; was brought out at the inquest that several days ago Mr. Carter told a member of his family that Loylesg Baseball on the Glorious Fourth. Barnwell M’ins Weird Game Both Barnwell and Williston will offer games t>f baseball to lovers, of the national sport on the great na tional holiday—July 4th. Williston will clash with the fast St Matthews team at 4:30 in the afternoon, while Barnwell will offer a double bill with Augusta, the first game at 10 o’clock in the morning and the sec ond at 4:30 in the afternoon. Biackville “Roots” for Barnwell In weird exhibition of baseball here Friday afternoon against Bam berg, which was featured by the loose playing of both teams, the game was forfeited in the eight inning to the locals, 9 to 0, the score at that time being 10 to 9 in favor of Barnwell. It was announced at the beginning of the game that it would be played under protest by Barnwell because of the fact that Zach Weeks, Bamberg’s pitcher, was ineligible under the rules governing the league. Bam berg got away with a lead of seven runs in the first three innings. In the third inning Barnwell scored eight run* when Weeks and “Hard luck” Warren walked those battsrs who were unable to find bats long enough to reach their offerings. Bam berg went ahead again in the fifth, scoring two runs. In the eighth in ning, with two men on bases, Pate laid one down the first base line, both runners scoring. The Bamberg team, then withdrew when the umpire re fused to change his decision to suit their wishes. That it was a fair ball, however, is attested by men of un impeachable integrity, not only from Barnwell but from neighboring towns, who were in a position to judge. It will be seen from above that Barn well won the game in three different way*. 1st, because Bamberg 'played an ineligible man; 2nd, by the game being forfeited when the visitors left the field; and, 3rd, by virture of having made more scopes. Barnwell’s victory Friday . while WiHiston was winning from Denmark, 4 to 2, tightened the latter’s hold on the first half. It was indeed gratifying to see “Jack” Farrell, Wyatt Browning, Isadore Brown and many other good sports from Biackville “rooting”’ for Barnwell Friday. And this isn’t the first time that the locals have had the backing of their old base ball rivals. Their moral support is greatly appreciated by both the team and the fans and a cordinal invitation is extended them at all times. Today’s nuisance. The man who, when the opposing team is batting the old pill all over the lot, walks up behind you and remarks: “Your pitcher seems to be a little off to day.” 4 It has been suggested that Bamberg adopt the following town slogan: “Bamberg—the little town with*the Big Conceit.” Preparation and Loading of Cars. Before loading with melons, cars should be swept free of all foreign^ Goodwin had told Carter if he didn’t matter, and all cracks, especially thoao pay him the $175 he owed him by in stock cars, should be slatted to Friday he would kill him. It was prevent pilfering and plugging of the also brought out at the inqnes,t that melons. All cars should be ventjlated Goodwin’s wife went to Carer’s home at the sides and ends. The floor should Friday morning for the money and be bedded with at least three inches Carter refused bp pay her, stating that he didn’t owe Goodwin anything. Late Friday afternoon.a magis trate arrested Goodwin for another , layers being the maximum advisable offense and he was brought to Bam- , unless the melons are very smalL It of pine needles or grtfin straw. Water, melons are usually loaded in ventilat ed cars four or five layers high, four berg. There being some talk of vio lence, Sherriff Ray carried him to the penitentiary for safe keeping. " Rosemary News. Kline News Items V aflmeni Lyndhurst Items Lyndhurst, June 25.—Mrs. W. M. Steinmeyer and children, of Beau- fort, are spending some time here, the guests of Miss Elizabeth M. Gpntt. Mr. Tt.' M. Hay and family, who for the past several monthf have been spending their time in Charleston, are back again for the summer months. Mr. Marshall Gauntt left last week for Sewanee, Tenn., where he will be enrolled as a student^ in the UnL rsity of the South. Mr . Stephen Ellis, of Barnwell, spent the week-end with his parents. This community wss visited by refreshing rains during which were of great benefiil growing crop#. Jut week, ’.eKt'-to the Kline, June 25.—Henry Wingo is spending some time 1 with relatives in Inman. * . Mrs. Hugh All and little daughter* of Allendale are visiting relatives here. Little Miss Annie Minor oif Den mark is spending some time here with her grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Owens. Mrs. Jennie Black, of .Barnwell spent several days last week with her mother. Mrs. Paul Harley and little son of Atlanta are with Mrs. ^ Harley’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bradley. „ The Rev. *R. W. Sanders of Green ville, who was a visitor here last week, left Wednesday for Savannah, where he will visit relatives. Mr. Sanders was’accompanied from Kline by his brother, E. B. Sanders Miss Lizzie Thomas of Barnwell is the guest of Miss Freeds Creech. And now we understand that Bam berg blames the umps for the wild ness of the Peerless W’eeks, “Hard- luck” Warren, et al. Congratulations. Williston. Here’s hopin’ we’ll play the post season series with you. The Barnwell Baseball Team Williston Beats Denmark Willistou defeated Denmark in Den mark Friday 4 to 2. Williston gott off to a three run lead in the first and scored another in the eighth. Denmark did not score after first. By winning this game, Smythe, Williston’s star pitcher has won his sixth consecutive game and lost none which is considered a record in this section for a sixteen year old boy. Both teams hit well but . superb fielding and Smythe’s steady pitching in tight places prevented Denmark profiting from her hits.' Williston played an errorless game. Dodge and A. Kennedy for Williston each secur ed three * hits out of four times up. Gibson for Denmark made two sensa tional catches. . Batteries for Williston, Smythe and Dodge. For .Denmark, Ballentine and Abel. Williston ^ 4 15 0 Denmark 2 11 4 There is a town in this league, And Barnwell is its name; ' It sees the moon throuh the trees, Hard luck is just the same. That catcher it has got Is a catcher from his heart; And if it goes in shares He surely does his part. * That man in the fi/si corner— That man that plays first sack— He holds the ball, you’re right, And hits the ball chu-whack. * , e* The two that stop them grounders Play second ba^ and shortstop; .And when their bat hits one It goes spinning like a top. When it comes to third base, We’ve got ohe there, by Heck, That plays that hot corner Better than Zinn Beck. And when it comes to fielding We have got the fietders three, And they can nab them flies, I’m sure you’ll agree with me. . o - . •y' • Then cqrpes those that wind-up And kic£ up their big feet And let the'old -pill go; I know they can’t be beat. * j rr' : » ... C -J» ^ But, oh- what a team this is! We know from where it came, - It i|. ruled "BY the mighty Martin, The BEST is just the same. —A Junior Fan. Elko, June 27.—Mr. J. W. Kenne dy, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bell and Hartwell Kennedy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Manson Hair. Quite a number of guests enjoyed a party at the home of Mr. Johnnie Grubbs Saturday night. Much interact was manifested in the game of baseball Saturday af ternoon . Miss Aileen Woodward returned home lest week from Aiken, where she has been visiting relatives. * Mrs. Fred Powell and children were the guests pf her mother last week. % Mrs. Callie Hair, of Barnwell, is visiting relatives this week. The crops in this section are im proving rapidly since the rain. The boll weevils are having a fine time. Elko, Jane 20.—Mr. Burton Me Call and sister, Miss Olive, of Guy ton, Ga., have been spending this week with relatives. Miss Lucy Lard spent last week with Mrs. C. L. Wooley. ' Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Trotti were visitors in Govan last week. Mr. Willie Zorne was up in this section last week. Mr. Willie Kenneay entertained crowd of young folks Saturday night Miss Fairy Mae Kennedy is spend ing some time with relatives. Miss Bessie Hair has been quite sick for some time, but is improving rapidly. » Mr.and Mrs. C. M. Kitchings spent last Sunday with Mrs. Virgie Birt. Quite a large number of people attended services at Rosemary Sun day afternoon. Misses Ruby and Annie Towne are spending some time in Springfield this week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Birt, of Black- ville, were at Long Branch Sunday morning. ia suggested that melons under twen ty-four pounds be stacked four to five ayers deep, melons between twenty- four and twenty-six pounds four lay.' 0 deep, melons over thirty-six pounds three layers deepf The number of melons per car sug gested is: 18 pounds average, 1,300 to 1,450 melons; 26 pounds average, lr 000 to 1,200 melons; 80 to 36 pounds average, 800 to 950 melons. The mel ons should be carefully handled and neatly packed in rows and stacks. LITTLE GIRL BURNS TONGUB Sticks It in Electric Light York, June 25.—The five year-old daughter of Charles Morrow, of Clover, depot agent, stuck her tongue in an electric light socket from which Mrs. Morrow had detached an electric iron without cutting off the current. The child’s tongue was burned off at the roots and doctors say she will never regain her speech. Dyches-Carter Homicide Near Whaley Coroper J. Staff Halford held an inquest Monday over the body of Gus May, colored, who was shot pnd kill ed on the Hammond place, about three miles from Whaley Station, by his brother, Chester May. According to the coroner, the facts brought out at the irtquest did not disclose a motive for the killing, it being testi fied that Gus, Chester and another broker, al of whom were apparent ly on frendly terms, were standing together talking when the shot was fired. On Thursday, the 28rd Inst., Miss Zora Belle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dyches, of Hilda, was married to Mr. C. F. Carter, Jr., of Barnwell, the ceremony being performed at the beautiful home of the bride’s parents by the Rev. J, F. Davis. The bride is a very attractive young lady who has won scores of friends by many womanly graces, while the groom ia a progressive young fanner. Immedi- iately after the ceremony the bridal party went down i town to partake of a bountiful feast which had been pre pared by Mr. Dyches for the host of relatives and friends of both fam ilies. The dinner consisted olfour large hogs cued in true Souther^ style, together with all the usual good things that go therewih. A ■ conservative estimate places the num ber of guests at one thousand. Prize to. Be Given Away by Yamp Theatre Mr. H. A. Prevonga, manager of The Vamp Theatre, announces that a five-pound box of candy will be given to some lueky person next week. A numbered coupon will be HiU-Creighton. \1 Miss Lucy Catherine Easterling, of Aiken, is visting relatives here. Miss Ida Louise Kill, daughter of' Mr. J. J. Hill, of Snelling, and Mr. Dallis Creighton were married Sat urday at the Baptist parsonage in Barnwell, Dr. W. M. Jones perform ing the ceremony. Th# many friends of the young couple wish them a long life of happiness and prosper ity. . \ Revival at ML Calvary. The protracted meeting at Mt. Calvary Church began yesterday (Wednesday) with the Rev. F. W. Garnett In charge. The singing is under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Montgomery. • The meeting, which will last about two weeks, is being held in a, large tent on the church grounds. The public ia cor dially tovitfcd to attend the servees. Splendid Program This Week with each paid admission, be ginning Monday. On the following Monday night, a duplicate coupon will be drawn from a box and the person holding the corresponding number will receive the prize. Bo sure and keep your coupons. The program for this week is an espoci. ally attractive one. Appleton Bests Millett Appleton June 25.—Appleton feated Millett, 7 to 4, in a fast ga of baseball on the latter's on Thursday morning. The game was well played and UB- An excellent program is being offer, ed patrons of The Vamp Theatre this week. A feature production is on the bill for every night Comedies are also .being shown as added at tractions. The management is spar- decided until the last ball ing no expense to gf/e the public the to first Dinner best pictures that money can. buy 1 game by the ladies of Millett and the people should show their ap-! The kindness af tbs predation by Mtendtpg the perfor- ' predated by all ml