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■ •t "r ' V*.' • .#., # *J T V-, ■ HP c k VOLUME XLV. M Ju»! Like a Member of the Family" 4 BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, l»2i- HP BANKERS CALL MEETING FOR MONDAY, NOV. 7TH Believe Return to Normalcy Can Be < Hastened by Cooperation." COUNTY iGENT DEVOTES ATTENTION TO LOAN BANK of Barnwell District Agent Commends Harry G* Boy is ton for Hfak Activity. Farmers and Bankers . County, Attention! -X r —" 1 • The boll weevil visited other States before reaching Barnwell County. Prosperity came to them, because they realised their mutual dependence on each other and adjusted them selves to the changed agricultural •and financial conditions. The bank ers of Barnwell County, or a major ity of them, met in Barnwell on Oct. 28th and elected as chairman A. M. Kennedy, president of the Bank of Williston, and G. W. Manville, man ager of the Bank of Western Caro lina, as 'Secretary. After a full dis cussion of the present business un rest and depression it was felt that by a closer cooperation between the banks and the farmers, rormal busi ness conditions could be materially hastened. The undersigned commit tee was appointed to call a meeting of all the banks and the farmers who are interested tn a return of prosperity to meet in tne Court House at Barnwell at 10:30 A. M-, or Mogiay, Nov. 7th, the same being ealeufthy. The banks arc requested to have a representative delegation present et that time to discuss the best means to suppress business un rest and stagnation. The farmers f P_arv asked to realise that the sooner \hey give their heartiest coopera tion, the quicker everybody will ret ou their feet. We luuat all hang to gether or each will hang separately. Everybody, interested is asked to H. D. Calhoun, Pres. Home Bank. N. G. W. Walker, Pres. First Natl. Bank. G. W. Manville, . Manager Bank of W. C. REEDY BRANCH NEWS. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY EPISCOPAL VESTRY Parish Sustains Irreparable Loss in Death of P. M. Buckingham. (Toe late for last meek.) Oct. M—Meson 4 Raleigh Hutto, of me out to Reedy • ft* r:*v, Hewlett* and Still, of Friendship, were ia this "moots. r KeH SUB sod Ji Creeeh. of Otor. meee the (meets of Mr. C. Hook. Jr Mtaues A site* and Emtaiie Hiecs •pent ftuniej with Mies Mary Lo- . i il» Pm rh Mr. ami Mrs. A. J Bonds ami chil •Iren op sot Bundey with the latter’s parents, Mr. and tin. N. C. GnHbe 9r Little Otto Black was the guest of little Ruby Hiers Sunday right Mr. and Mn. W. 8. Grubbs gave their daughter. Miss Josephine, a oirthday party Thursday night, Oct. 20. She received many beautiful presents. Mr. J. Black, Sr., was called to Barnwell to the funeral of his little ,rsnd»on, Judson Black, Tuesday, Oct. 18th. Miss Winnie Black . will leave Tuesday, Oct. 25th, fgr Columbia. Mr a’ ! Mr* F,m fllacVand lit tie daughter, Erless, and Mies Bryan Still, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mn. Lawton Still near Dou ble Pond. Mr. Ben Black spent Sunday with his cousin, Mr. Fnnklin Grubbs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, of Ehrhardt, were the week-end guests of relatives in this community. Miss Lottie Still spent Sunday with Miss Pearline Grubbs. Mr. and Mrs. Berry’ Still and Chil dren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Grubbs. Mr. E. C. Sanders is spending the week with his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Black. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Creech, of Blackville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Black. Mr. Harry Ray, of Blackville, was a visitor in this section Sunday af ternoon. • Mr. Dewise Grubbs spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Si Grubbs. PORTER’S BIG SALE. Porter’s annual sale is now on in full blast and is attracting shoppers from every section of .Bafni**!! County. . The jjgppJe know that when he advertises price reductions, the prices are really reduced > and bar gains are galore. The sale is in charge Of Mr^ Chas. E. Reynolds, an affable gentleman from , Chicago. He needs no introduction to the readers of The People, who remem- To the Legislative DelegatMl of Barnwell County: * A review of the wtmff reports of your County Agent, Mr. Harry G. Boylston, for Hie month of Septem ber shows that he has given quite a bit of attention to the work of the Farm Lopn- Bank. One of the |n- t specters visited -the county with Mr. Boylston, inspected six farms -and went over the necessary work with regard to securing a charter. I think that this is one of the best pieces of work that an Agent can possibly do and I am glad that your Cpunty Agent can be of this service. During the month a large party of farmers from York County visited Barnwell County and Mr. Boylston spent one day in helping to direct these men to the proper places where they could secure the inform ation they desired. ' A special stop was made at the farm of Mr. Chester Matthews, where the men had an opportunity to ob serve a farm which has made the transition necessitated by the boll weevil and is now properly diversi fied. The cover crop campaign was con tinued during the month and a large acreage in rya, oats and vetch has been put in the county. A survey has been conducted with regard to creassery work and dairy ing and the farmers are being prop- eiy guided along these lines. Inter est in orchards is being encouraged awl* feu; .jncBJBL&is#, with regard to commercial pea*n growing. Plans have been laid for sweet potato houses for the proper curing of sweet potatoes this fall. Some splendid «ork has been gotten in with regard to the destruction of cotton stalks, which will greatly aid In the proper control of the weevil next year. Your criticisms and suggestions are invited. Very truly yours, Henry 8. Johnson, District Agent. LONG BRANCH ITEMS. The following resolutions of re- tfpect to the memory of Mr. P. M. Buckingham were adopted, at a re cent meeting of the Vestry of the Church of the Holy Apostles at Barnwell: Whereas, our Almighty Father, •in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit> to remove from our midst Perry M. Buckingham, who was for many years a member of this Vestry and Semor Warden of The Church of the Holy Apostles, of which he was a most active and zealous member: Resolved: 1. . That in the death of Mr. Buck ingham, the Parish has sustained an irreparable loss; the Church an un tiring worker; this Body a true and loyal friend. 2. That the Vestry tender to the bereaved family its deepest sympa thy, and express the hope that an all wise Father will, in their hour of trial, bestow upon them that peace which the world cannot give. 3. That a page in the . Minute Book be inscribed to his memory, copy of these resolutions suitablv engrossed be sent to his family, and copies be given the county papers MT. CALVARY ITEMS. Mt. Calvary, Oct. 27. — Messrs Charlie and Lawton Bates, Alex Weimorti and some others enjoyed a very nica'fishing trip to Cottage- vilte last week. They reported good success, catching a cat fish weigh *** * They reported that they 1 tied it out like a cow." It liked its abiding place all right in daytime but when NOVEMBER 12TH TO BE ANNUAL EXHIBIT DAY An Announcement of Much Interest to Demeostmtion Club Members. It will be of much interest to the Demonstration Club members, worn-1 en, girls and boys, to learn that the . . ., Annual Exhibit Day will be held ,t I Prominent citizens ot this entire sec- Barnwell on Saturday, November 12. J °f the State, was found dead on It is hoped that each of you and all f 4 ** • neck °* Y™* ° n ™ others who are interested in farm hl * Potations near AllemWe this and home null arrange to come to I f^rnoon with two bullet holes near ’Barnwell mi this day, Nov. 12th. A 'region of the heart. FORMER ALLENDALE MAYOR LITTLE GIRL IS BURNED FOUND DEAD MONDAY P. M. Mr. Fleming Chavous Meets Death Under Mysterious Circumstances. Allendale, Oct. 31.—Fleming Cha vous, ex-mayor and one of the most While evidence points to the fact that his death might have been self- inflicted there is no reason that can possibly be assigned for such an act. He whs seen only a few minutes be fore the dicovery of his dead body in apparently good spirits, having bought severRl cigars from a store keeper nearby. While his health has not been the best during the past year it has caused him no apparent anxiety. His financial condition was in every way satisfactory, it appears, he being one of the largest land own ers and planters of this section. His mysterious death has cast a gloom over the community. ~ The sheriff is conducting an inves tigation to find out if there could r, i m a A . possibly have been foul play in con- (Mfeer. Duly EfetM Suturd.y Ml* wttl. hu ^.th. Mr. Ch.vou, in a Hay Wagon. | was about 65 years of age, and leaves a widow, formerly Mrs. Clementine (Contributed.) j Williams, of this section, and two Officers for the “Frying Pan Bpys” *oti», W. A. Chavous, present mayor were duly elected last Saturday I °f Allendale and associated With his night, as follows: President, James I father in business, and C.-C. O. Patterson; Vice President, Lyge ch * vou *- c ** , *^ r of the Allendale Collins; Secretary, John G. Owens; Bank, beside several grandchildren. Treasurer, Emmett Sease; Commit Funeral serviree will be held to te* to consider applicants for mem- j morrow at the Baptist ( rurch here bership, Govan Simms and John interment will take place at Rowan * r^avnnimri \ ftucv*. i jr irrmt The election took place in a large hay wagon as it “sped o’er hill and I dale," drawn by two diusky mules | splendid -program is* being prepared which will be printed in next week’s county papers. There will be les sons given on meat cutting and cur ing, the care of the family cow and the cooking of cakes, etc. Market ing will be discussed and plans made whereby we may handle our sur plus produce. The fast judging of the County Butter Contest will be] on this day. Begin making y<mr plans to attend. For further Jirfor- mation please apply to (Miss) Elois^ Cave, Home Demonstration Agt. “HUGH8IE" PATTERSON NOW HEADS “FRYING PAN BOYS" BIG SHIPMENT OF 8RED OATS. night came on it became restless and. . tried to lash all of the water out of •*“ „ y 0 " r#n * towards Leads the County ia Quaa the creek Saltkehatchie. Mr. Owens was ex-1 reed mg I y picturesque in this role I tity Skipped. . as teamster, and reminded on* of a Williston, October (Special.) robust cow-puncher of the far WsuC _ A „ ,„terostmg sight last week war He swung a ten-foot whip with per-1 ^ ^ T of feet esse and the sound of its crash 1 ^ Long Branch. Oct. tT-Measrs. Edwin CrnroH and Theodore Baxley were visitors at SnelHng Sunday evening. Mr. Maloy Ogden and family of North Augusta were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carroll Sunday. Master Tarleton Senders of Barn well spent last week-end with Mas ter J. T. and Hallie Staley. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Anderson and little daughter, Evstyn. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bin Sunday. Messrs. Moies and Herman Hsir of Elko were visitors in tills vicinity Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hair, of Rose- ms ry, spent Sunday afternoon with the latter’s brother, Mr. L. M. Bin. Messrs. Etheridge Baxley and Her man Bin were visitors in the Cal- Mrs. J. Rfltenew and little daugh-|* ter. Nadine, returned home a few days ago after visiting the former’s brother, B. T. Garvin, near Bates- burg. Miss Pearl Birt spent last week end with Miss Pinkie Bates near El ko. Mr. W. C. Kennedy and family were visitors at the home, of Mr. E. G. Birt on Sunday.. Mr. Ed Bates and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. J! Bates and family last Tuesday. Miss Pear) Bin of Long Branch ■action spent last week-end with Misses Myra, Hanson and Pinkie Bates. Mr. Bantie Givens attended the Kdisto picnic last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bates and daughter. Mrs. Frank Corbett, mo tored to Blackville last earned like a thirty-thirty, ever, above it all, innudiag the dsr of the wheels, rould bs I the clear tones of the appropriately Ho also lectured his COT- carry TO DEATH IN BLACKVILLB Ye is a Jym Wilson Moots Death Saturday Morning. Blackville, Oct. 31.—On last Sat- • urday morning a shadow of gloom was east over the entire town of Blackville when the news, like a flash of lightning, spread over tho town that little Yoma Jym Wilson had been fatally burned. A fire was bunting in the back yard of the “ Wilson home, near the railway sta tion, and the clothing of the little girl, who was playing nearby, In some way caught fire. The mother, hearing the child’s screams, hasten ed to her to find her n mass of flames and unconscious. No time was lost in securing medical at tention and everything that haaten hand could do was done' in a su preme effort to save the fair young life, but all in vain, for the HtUe child’s soul took its flight about mid night Saturday. The Wilson family only came te Blackville in May of this year, at which time the father, Mr. E. J. Wilson, became foreman o f the work on the new Baptist church. Little Yoma Jym was three and one-half years of age and was a lovely and unusually attractive child, and every one with whom she came in contact at once loved her for hei* bright and winning ways. She will be sadly missed from ourjnidst, not only by her grief-stricken* family, but by aH who knew her. The deepest sympa thy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved family. It is indeed difficult to understand why one so young and fair should Ha taken from her Tbdoff ones, hat Gad works in a mysterious way and it la for us to humbly submit to His wig, knowing that He doeth all things well. Perhspe some on* who eras drawn te her will hear her sags! voice calling and will heed it, far Christ has said, “A little child shall lead theai." body was earrihd night to Oreoavilla for lot you aMMrt weep, lot H art ha far laag, faith 'TJZa? »*m; Wt The auny friends of Mr. Ralph Bolen and Miss Nellie Porter will be late mated te learn of their marriage which oecarred last Wednesday af ternoon. Oct. Ihth. They were quiet ly married in Salley. The Calvary friends regret to loam that Mr. Irvin Givens ami family will move away next year. I They will live above Williston. It J* hope<l that their faces will eontinur to be seen often in this section. The many friends of Mrs. J. J. | Hair sympathise with her in the re cent illness and death of her father, Mr. Nevils, of Olar. Mr. Walvin Hiers, of Rosemary, was a visitor in this section Sunday. DAVIS BKIDGR NEWS. MASTERS SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Barnwell. Court of Common Pleas. George W. Bush, Plaintiff, - against - - Julia Victoria Roberts, Leon S. Rob erts, Alfonso Roberts, Horace H. Roberts, David Roberts, Jr., Charles M. Roberts,'Carrie Lee. Rpberts, and Fred H.. Roberts, . _Defendants. By virtue of a decretal order to me directed in the above entitled cause, I Will sell at Barnwell, in front of the Court House, on Monday, Novem ber 7th, 1921, it being salesday in said month, within the legal hours of sale, the following described real es tate: .. All of that certain tract of land, situate in Four Mile Township, Barn well County, State of South Caro lina, containing one hundretTand si>r- f' "' ty-eight (188) acres, more or less, and known as the ‘TYammock Place,’’ and bounded on the Nort 1 * and East ber him very pleasantly here, •■heVby lands of Mrs. C. J^ Ashley, on having had charge of Mr. Porter’s sale last Fall. On the eighth page of this issue wil} be found a large advertisement enumerating some of the many bargains to he found xt Porter’a. Raad H carefully. Advertise in THE PEOPLE. the South by lands of J. E. Holley and on the West by the* Savannah River Lumber Company’s zeigler lands. Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for stamps and papers. : - H. L. O’BAN NON, Matter* Master’s office, October 15, 1921. Davis Bridge, OTt. 27.—are about gathered except com, but th«* farmers are somewhat discouraged about grain planting on account of dry weather. Mrs. Weathersbee died at her borne last week after a long illness. Her remains were interred in the Spring Branch Cemetery. She ii survived by her husband and one son. Mr. Daniel Whaley is now in the Baptist Hospital for an appendicitis operation. Misses Minnie Wooley and Norma Porter are away attending the Wil liston High Schoql. * Messrs. G. C. and J. L. Boylston left" Monday, the 24th, for Chatta nooga, Tenn., to attend the old sol diers’ reunion. * Although times are hard, the folks of this section enjoyed a n ; ce Sunday School picnic at Edjsto Church Sat urday, the 22nd. NOTICE. All former students and graduates of Furman University are asked and urged to meet Mr. L. M. Gjenn, Sec retary of Furman University Alum- pi Association, at the Court House at Barnw'ell, S. C., on Wednesday night, Nov. 9, 1921-, -at eight o’ clock, for the purpose of organizing a Furman Club of ‘Barnwell and Al lendale Counties. • H. L.O’Bannon. •orb and ovary hunt. Mr. Lyg* Col lins followed with an oaniMt ad- dram on tho “Tbirty-aecond Article," which ho thoroughly and luccaMfuJ- ly elucidated. He aleo explained ef ficient manipulation and use of the frying pan and coffae pot. He aak): “The only difficulty in drinking from a frying pan ia that you have to stretch your mouth a good deal." Mr. Sease Raid that “the beauty and advantage of its uae as a drinking cup by in its »%fety—you couldn't swallow it" The hunt was full of interest. Af ter hsving been five times treed, the coon was caught by the dogs with in fifty yards of the last tree, his bst leap proving fatal. The frying pan and the cqffce pot were then put on tne fire and soon Uw atjnojUKMttt wai_ fuU.y/ dsIIghi- ful smells, such as odors of frying steak and Swift’s sausage, boiling coffee, etc., and be Hove tne, such a supper cooked by "the hoys" and flavored with their keen appetites cannot be beaten. “The boys" plan taking,at least two such trips each week and will welcome those who care to become members upon their properly filing applications and meeting the other requirements. , COTTON GINNING REPORT. There were 7,286 bales of cotton ginned in Barnwell County from the crop of 1921 prior to October 18 as compared with 18,136 bales ginned to the same’date in 1920. Send your Job Work to The Peopfe. TO LOW ROUND TRIP FARES ^’ ORANGEBURG: On Account of the Orangeburg ^^County Fair. M. Farrell. They the Williston potato Upwards of 5,000 threshed. Bad weather hindered gathering or the yield would hare been larger. It b understood that the company was well pleased with the rsoulta obtained and were ahb te make a good sab of these oats as they were very high claas Ful- ghum Without a doubt this was the largest quantity of oata ever raised j * ,on ' - in Barnwell County by one concern and Willbton probably holds the re cord for quantity shipped in one sea son. A good feature was the uni form appearance of the hundreds of sacks, all even weight and bearing the name of the growers and other good advertising matter. It pays to put up everything in attractive pack- Uvtag gently fellows the ke md sorrow Capt. C. H. Mathb. of Blackville. was jin the city Monday on Mr. J. D. Collins, of Route No. 2, renewed hb lion to The People while, in the Mrs. Mattie Bessinger and Addle Morris of Obr spent Thursday with Mrs. W. P. Brabham, of Barnwell Mrs. Brabham’s many friends will be glad to know that she b out a- gain after her recent illness. Mr*. W. A. B. Newsom returned to Bamberg Monday after a vbit to rebtives here. Dr. Murchison filled hu appoint ment at the Williston Presbyterian Church Sunday morning und preach ed in Barnwell in the afternoon. Whib in Williston he was the guest of Mr. and'Mr*. J. W. Odiome. The most delightful social event of Williston la'st week was the oys ter supper given by the ladies of the Methodist Church on Friday even ing at the show room of the Willis ton Motor Co. Around $50 was taken in and everyone enjoyed the evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Self motored to Augusta Saturday.- Col. R. M. Mixson was a visitor to Savannah Saturday. ^ Quite a number of Williston peo ple attended the B. Y. P. U.'Conven tion in Barnwell last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. If. Boland a fine daughter. Mr. V. C: Boylston, our popular Davis Bridge correspondent, dropped in for a chat last Friday. He has just returned from a trip to Charles ton and Greenville. Mr. A. M. Kennedy attended the Directors Meeting of the South Caro lina Sweet Potato Association which NOTICE OF ELECTION. There will be an election held at Hilda, S. C , November 12th, 1921, for the purpose of electing an In- tendant and four Wardens for the next year. The managers are W. H. Hightower, F. I?. Rowell and I. H. Delk. M. W. Hartzog, I. H. Delk, Intendant^ Clerk.. 114-2t. For the above occasion the Atlan tic Coast Line will sell' vpund trip tickets to Orangeburg- at REDUCED FARES for all trains on November j was heid in Allendale Thursday of 7th to 10U», inclusive, ami for trains iart week. scheduled to. arrive Orangeburg be-1 Mesdames A. M. and W. R. Kenne- fore noon on November Uth, limited dy spent last Thursday in Allendale, returning to reach original starting Williston people are mighty glad point prior to midnight of Novem ber 13th, 1921. The round trip fare from Barnwell, S. C., will be $1.88, with proportionate fares from all a- gency stations between, and includ- 1 ing, Sumter, Robbins and Pregnalls, but only where tickets are purchased before boarding trains. For schedules mnd further inform ation, writ* to W.VA. Leitch, D. P: A., A. C. L., Augusta, Ga., or call on J. D. White, ticket agent at Baimwell. very 01- 8. C 1 ’ Mr. and Mrs to hear that MrCWL. M. Jones is able to return to her home ^h Barnwell ana trust she will soon be well and strong. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, of Lit^> visiting their sons, and W. E. Cunning- erty Hill, are Messrs. W. C. ham. Mrs. A. E. Ashley left Tuesday for Concord, N. C.,~ fo be at the bedside of her sister. Mrs. McLanf, who 1* J. W. Odiorne, Mr. - TRESPASS NOTICE-— Notice U hereby given that ail ' stray stork found on Sherwood plantation will be taken up and the owner charged for same. This action Is neeeeOTy because of the brge acreage planted in grain. Butler liagood, Barnwell, S. C. 11-3-tf. W. E Cunningham and Mr. J. A. Latimer attended the meeting of Charleston Presbytery in Denmark Wednesday. Quite a number of Williston folks journeyed to Columbia Thursday to take in the fair and the Carolina football game. Wyatt W. Woodward has returned to Akron, 0 M after a visit to his fatti er, Mr. R. E. Woodward. Mr. Wood ward holds a responsible position with the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co. He states that conditions are fairly good in Ohio with indications point ing to Considerable improvement soon. Folks in the home state of President Harding are not overly, enthusiastic oyer his success, soya Mr. Woodward, arid 1924 will spell Democratic success if Ohio has any thing to do with it. Prof. H. B. Waters was suddenly stricken with appendicitis last wtefc and rushed to University Hospital ia Augusta, He. was operated on Thurs day night and at this writing is doing well,' though his condition has been quite serious. Mrs. Waters and lit tle daughter spent Sunday with him. Mr. J. W. Cook has contracted pneumonia, which will hold him long er than expected at the University Hospital. His condition is quite ne- rious. Mr. and Mr*: H K. Anderson have returned from a stay of several weeks at Healing Springs- - Her. G. H. Hodge* of Aiken a visitor ia Williston Monday, hoped by hie many friend Conference will return ttu_ , .... minister te Willistou.