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* * >4 >USINES( X FOR SALE.—^-Wannamaker's Cleve- ^^land Big Boy cotton seed; first year • from Wannamaker; produced over iv0O pounds lint cotton per acre; ab solutely pure. J1.2£ per bushel. H. Jeff Hair, BlackVil^, S. C. JUST RECEIVED.—A carload of the famous “Tit^hpld” brand of red cedar shingles. Can make, attract- N ive price. C. F. Molair, Barnwell, S. C. v 1-12-tf. *■ 11 ■ ■ 1 ■■ ■■ ^ — j - - ^... • - Larkspur, Verbena, Coreopsis, Phlox, Gailardia and Petuiiia plants, 10 cents per dozen. Mrs. L. H. Christie, Barnwell, S. C.N. ward! 'Mutual ville, S. Cr * * Ransom Snelling, of Barnwell rfd is one of several colored subscrib ers to The People who always renews his subscription promptly. Mrs. Ridgeway, who is pleasantly remembered in Barnwell • as Miss Marion Patterson, has been the guest of relatives here for several days. t , Master Jim Bush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julien Bush celebrated his fifth birthday Monday afternoon by enter taining a number of his little friends. *'Mrs. L. M. Calhoun was»ealled to Little Mountain last week by the sudden death of her father. She has the sympathy of many friends in her bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Easterling returned to Greensboro, N. C., Sun day morning after a visit of ten days to the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Eas^jrling. Messrs. A. N.-Black, of Govan, 0. H. Morris and Johnson Lame, of the' Hercules section, callers at this office Saturday. The former renew ed his subscription while here. _ Messrs. Josh Baxley and Henry Killingsworth gave a dance Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Easterling, on Marlboro Avenue, in honor of visiting young ladies. Mr. Cochran, of Martin, renewed his subscription to The People while in the city Tuesday. Misses Elizabeth and Caro Easter- liny entertained very delightfully on Wednesday* afternoon of last week in honor of their sister, Mrs. Eugene Eastei-ling, of Greensboro, N. C. Quite a numebr of Barnwell people motored to Warrenville Sunday to see the effects of the disastrous tor nado of last week, ifrhich took a toll of five lives 'atfd - destroyed thousands of dollars worth of property. 7THREE MILLION pure Porto Rico potato plants, grown from treated potatoes, ready April 15th, dollar sixty five lots five thousand shipping jwint. Guarantee safe arrival. .Mil lion fine cabbage plants, immediate shipment, ninety cents thousand ship ping point. G. J. Derrick, Lancaster, & C. . 3-9-2tp. FOR SALE.—Seed sugar cane at three cents per stalk. Butler Hagood, Barnwell, S. T. 3-16-4t. , — LOST.—Between _Blackvil!e .and Aikfn on March 13th, one Michelin cord tire and rim for Buick car. Re Trading Co., Black- \ FOR SALE.—Watermelon, canta- Voupe, cucumber and any variety of 1 seeds. R. A. Deason, Barnwell, S. 'S. 3-16-tf. • HERE AND HEREABOUTS. • The days gain 13 minutes in sun shine this week.. . Miss Anna Walker came down 4 from Columbia last week for a visit to relatives and friends. Mrs. C. Keys’ Sanders and little daughter, Eleanor, have returned home after a pleasant visit to re latives in Columbia. Col. Harry D. Calhoun states, th$t Congressman Byrnes and Senator Smith have sent the Home Bank a lot of flower and garden seeds for free distribution. Those wishing seed may -call at the bank for f package. A fair sized audience attended the ■r - performance given by the Qlee Club of the Richmond County Academy, of Augusta, at the Vamp Theatre Friday evening. The^club also fus^ nished music for a dance here the same evening. barge congregations are attending the revival services at the Barnwell Methodist Church. On account of sudden illness, the Rev. Mr. Tillman was unable to reach Barnwell until Monday afternoon, conducting his first service that evening. Charter No. 11287. Reserve District No. REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK at Barnwell, in the State of South Carolina, at the close of business bn March 10th, 1922. « / .. r # resources; 1. 13. 15, 16. a Loans and discounts, including Rediscounts, acceptances of other banks and foreign bills of exchange or drafts sold with endorsement of this bank (except those shown in b and c)..$289,044.22 Total loans 289,044.22 Overdrafts, secured, none; unsecured, $615.65— - 615.65 IJ. S. Government securities owned: a Deposited to secure circulation (U. S. bonds par value) —- 1 $50,000.00 b All other United States Government Securities, 44,421.50 Total —- 94,421.50 Other bonds, stocks, securities, etc.:— 1,750.00 Banking House, 8,500.00; Furniture and fixtures, 4,043.11.. 12,543.11 Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank 5,504.93 Cash in vault and amount due from national banks 5,467.24 Amount due from State banks, bankers, and trust companies in the United " States other than included in Items 8, 9, or 10) 111.00 Checks bn other banks in the same city or town as reporting bank* (other than Item 12) - 293.35 Total of Items 9, 10, II, 12, and 13 5,760.59 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer 2,500.00 Other assets, if any 4,760.81 ? Mr. Hagood Bostick spent the week-end in the city with Mr. M. B. Hagood. Mrs. (*. C. Owens and Mis# Jessie Joyner spent Thursday in Augusts shopping. * « Mr. W. A. Dicks, of Dunbarton, re newed his subscription to The Peo ple while in town Monday. The People has received the bag of garden seed sent to this office by the Department of Agriculture at the re quest of Congressman Byrnes and will be glad to give a package to any one desiring same as long as the supply lasts. First com*, first serv ed. Mr. Owen Riley, son of Auditor R. W. Riley, of Barnwell, has received a contract from the Columbia base hall chib of the South Atlantic League, with orders to report on March 27th. His many friends in the county are “pulling" for him to make good. • * “Dear Ben: T am anxious to be come a member of The People fam ily, so am enclosing you herewith my check for $1.50,” writes Mr. Ben T.‘ Rice, formerly of Barnwell but now living in Columbia. The People is very glad indeed to visit him each week. • \ TOTAL * $417,011.81 LIABILITIES. 17. Capital stock paid in $50,000.00 18. Surplus fund * . 7,500.00 19. Undivided profits 6,237.48 b Reserved for depreciation 609.71 6,847.19 c Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid 11,608.00 20. Circulating notes outstanding 50,000.00 21. Amount due to Federal Reserve Bank (deferred credits) 4,097.55 24. Certified checks outstanding 928,32 25. Cashier’s checks on own bank outstanding 113.36 Total of Items 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 5,139.23 Demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve (deposits payable within 30 days): 26. Individual deposits subject to check • 38,999.09 Total of demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve, Items 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 : 38,999.09 * Time deposits subject to Reserve (payable after 30 days, or subject to 30 days or more notice and postal savings): 34. Other time deposits : 30,642.32 Total of time deposits subject to reserve, Items 32, 33, 34, and 35 C __30.642.32 39. Bills payable, other than with Federal Reserve Bank (including all obligations representing money * borrowed, other than rediscounts 65,400.00 40. Notes and bills rediscounted, including accept- . ances of other banks and foreign bills of ex- , change or drafts sold with indorsement of . this bank — —__ ... 1_.169.331.17 TOTAL $417,011.81 State of South Carolina, County of Barnwell, ss: I, L. P. WILSON, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the /Bove statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. L. P. WILSON, „ Cashier. Subscribed to and sworn to before me this 14 day of March, 1922. A. A. McALLlSTER, Notary Public. CORRECT ATTEST: J. J. COCHRAN, •C.F. MOLAIR, N. G. W. WALKER, DIRECTORS • Mr. Cliff Harrison, of Columbia, spent the weekend iif the city with Dr. A. B. Patterson. Miss Kate W’oodward, of Waiter- boro, spent the wees-end in the city with relatives and friends. Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Hensley and children went over to Augusta Sun day morning for a visit to relatives. Mayor J. Emile Harley, of Barn well, has just completed what is un doubtedly the handsomest and most comfortable home in this section of the St'-tc. It is a valuable addition to the lesklential section of Barnwell, which i:i already noted for having more beautiful homes than any other town of like size in South Carolina. Two alleged boot-leggers from Orangeburg were arrested on the streets of Barnwell Saturday n?ght, charged with selling illicit liquor. Their automobile and . about a gallon cf whiskey were seized by the au thorities. The men were released un der bond Sdnday morning pending their trial the follow jpg day, st which time they pleaded guilty and *ere fined $75 each. The many friends of Mr. L. P. Wil son will be glad to know that he has declined a most flattering offer from a bank in Florida. Mr. Wilson has e ■ greatly endeared himself to the peo ple of Bam#e11 during his residence here'and they would give him up with the utmost unwillingness. THE METHODIST REVIVAL. • The revival services which have been in progress in the Methodist Church during the past week will be held in the Vamp Theatre on next Sunday in order to accomodate the large crowds which arc attending. Me. Tillman will preach at 11:30 and at 7:45. Everybody is cordially in vited. On Sunday afternoon at 4 o’ clock, at the Vamp Theatre, Mr. Till man will deliver a talk to the m^n and boys, who are urged to come out. Colds & Headache “For years we have used Black-Draught in our family, and I have never found any medicine that could take its placed writes Mr. H. A. Stacy, of Bradyville,Tenn. Mr. Sta- a , who is a Rutherford County farmer, recommends Black- aught as a medicine that should be kept In every house- hdld for use In the prompt treatment of many little ills to pre vent them from developing into serious troubles. THEDFORD’S V- BLACK-DRAUGHT “It touches the liver and does the work/* Mr. Stacy declared. “It is one of the best medicines I ever saw for a cold and headache. I don’t know what we would do in our family if it wasn’t for Black-Draught. It has saved us many dollars ... I don’t see how any family can hardly go with out it I know it is a reliable and splendid medicine to keep in the house. I recommend Black-Draught highly and am never without it* At all druggists. TT most be done with an odd ration. A A p*if«ct «gg ration contains malarial for an squal numbar of whitaa and yolks. Grain, tbs usual win tar ration, goas largaly to yolks and unnacassary fat, whila it is short on whita-tnaking material. Grain-fed hens can’t lay many agga because yolks alone can’t be laid. Purina Poultry Chows furnish material for just as many whitaa as yolks, and they keep the ban’s body in fine condition. Tbs Purina System is guaran- tfaacf to gat you mors agga from ▼our bans, or your money will be refunded. And, it will do it at a lower feeding cost pat dossa eggs. Try it. Food from Ik* Checkerboard Bag* J. A. PORTER, . Barnwell, S. C. It Meets the Nation’s Demand far Ec< •allm lav THE NEW CHANDLER TO U RING CAR CLEVELAND Lemon Bros., Inc., Barnwell, S. C. CHANDLER MOTOR CAR CO., CLEVELAND CANDIDATES’ CARDS For Superintendent of Education. Accept No Imitations iDBBDBBaaDDDBiannnnnnanai Blackville, S. C., Jan. 26, 1922! I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Superintendent of Education of Barnwell County, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. . - (Miss) C. Alva Baxley. Wm. McNAB - Representing FIRE, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE^COMPANIES. Personal ^attention given all business ..Office in Harrison Block, Main St-... BARNWELL. 8. C. Advertise in The People. NEW INDUSTRY MAKES GOOD FREE “HOOTCH” A Sparkling Stimulant, Full of Wit and Humor. Free copy will be sent upon receipt of your name with ad dress complete. Write to G. Mitchell, 397 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. «*► Some time agotiMr. H. A. Prevonga, who has made his home in Barnwell for the past two years, opened up an automobile painting establishment here, and so acceptable has his work proven that he is receiving jobs not only from Barnwell ,but also from other towns in this section. He does high class work which cannot be du plicated outside of the establish ments in the larger cities. ^The jobs that he has worked on range all the way from, a “flivver” to a Cadillac and he devotes the same pains-takiag care to each one v In addition he builds bodies for “cut-down’/ Fords that are* very attractive. Read his advertisement elsewhere in this is sue and if you have any work in this lifie to be done let^W^^Ajrt witM Join ourjgftjn^pondence Club and- C.CC. MONEY TO LOAN Loans made same day application received. No Red Tape. HARLEY & BLATT. Attorneys-at-Law BamwelL S. C. L O N E S O M E ? 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MONEY SAVING PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS. TRY IT. / Capital Stock, $50,000.00 ^ Make This Bank Your Best Servant J, E. HARLEY, Pres. N. G. W. WALKER. Vke-Prm S. E. MOORE, Vice-Pres. L. P. WILSON, ChUm - > RALPH SMITH, Asst Cuhhr. mMfcpSMU ■