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• ? . •I' -4- * - i B US IN ESC UILDERO i ^ FOR SALE.—Cleveland Big Boll stton Seed of 1920 crop, $1.00 per shel. C. H. Dicks, Dunbarton, S. 3-30 46 GERMANS KILLED EACH HOUR DURING WORLD WAR FOR SALE.—By the originator, Wonder Watermelon Seed at $1.25 per lb. Sold from $60 to $75 more per car than any other melons in 1921. JL E. Owens, Blackville, S. C., rfd 3. 3-30-4t. FOR SALE.—Wannamaker’s Cleve land Big Boll cotton seed; first year from Wannamaker; produced over 500 pounds lint cotton per acre; ab solutely pure. $1.25 per bushel, H. Jeff Hair, Blackville, S. C. JUST RECEIVED.—A carload of the famous “Titehold” brand of red cedar shirfgks. Can make attract ive price. C. F. Molair, Barnwell, S. C. 1-12-tf. Larkspur, Verbena, Coreopsis, Phlox, Gailardia and Petunia plants, 10 cents per dozen. Mrs. L. H. Christie, Barnwell, S. C. Tout Losses Were 1,868,545 Killed and 4,246,^79 Wounded. * ■ i.i in .I » Berlin, March 26.—Forty-six men were killed 109 wounded on the German side during every hour the World War was raging, according to an estimate arrived at by Gen. Von Altrock, a statistician. This estimate was made from a study of official records. Germany’s losses totaled in dead 1,80$,545 and in wounded 4,246,779. Men to number of 13,000,00 were under arms during thp course, of the war of whpm about one in seven was killed in battle. The officers’ corps lost 53,- 000 men killed and 96,000 wounded. German soldier and civilian losses directly or indirectly by the war, are estimated by Gen. Von Altrock at 12,000,000. Make cotton by killing the boll weevil. See the Killer at the Court House. It will sure get him.—Adv. W. B. CUSHMAN. FOR SALE.—Seed sugar cane at three cents per stalk. Butler Hagood, Barnwell, S. C. 3-16-4t. LOST.—Between .Blackville .and Aiken on March 13th, one Michelin cord tire and rim for Buick car. Re ward. Mutual Trading Co., Black- ^ille, S. C/ FOR SALE.—Watermelon, canta- lupe, cucumber and any variety of ^s. R. A. Dcason, Barnwell, S. S. * * 3-16-tf. , • HERE AND HEREABOUTS. • • • •••••••••••••••••••• Monday will be salenday. Mr. and Mr*. J. A. Porter and daughters spent Friday in Augusta. Williston, March 27.—<. (Special.)— After a long illness, Mr. W. B. Cushman passed away at his home in the New Forest section near Willisi- ton Wednesday afternoon, March 22. Mr. Cushman was in his 75th year and is survived by his widow who was Miss Emma .Wooley, three daughters, Misses Ada and Anna Cushman and Mrs. J. P. Bell, and three sons, ^Messrs. Albert, Fayette and Goldie Cushman. Mr. Cushman was one of the sub stantial farmers of this section who by hard work and good managemen had made himself quite comfortable in his old age. Interment took place Thursday afternoon, March 23rd, conducted by Rev. J. . Peacock. CHARLES M. BELL Williston. March 27.— (Special.)- Tuesday afternoon, March 21st, at the home of his daughter. Mrs. W T. Riley, Charles M. Bell quietly I passed away. For several year* Mr Mr. H D. Greene, of the Dunbar-1 B * 11 hMn *■* * rrrat * u1t ' r * r 1rom cancer, being confined to hi* bed for ton section,-wa« rmong the caller* at this office last week. 'j - >r — ' The revival nervices at the Barn well Methodist Church came close Monday evening. to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Den bow spent the week-end in Bamberg. They are Maying for the present with Mrs. Kate Patterson. Miss Emily Porter returned to Converse College Monday morning after spending the - eek-end in the city with her parents, Mr. snd Mrs J. A. Porter. Quite a number-of taxpayers met with the Board of Equalisation here Tuesday, but so far as is known none of them was successful in getting a reduction in the assessment.* The People is gird to add th< names of Mr. A. M. Denbow, of Barn well, Mr. J. E. Owens, of Blackville route 3, and Mr. J. W. Arledge, form- ly of Barnwell but now of Atlanta, to its subscription list this week. Healing Springs Baptist Church Sun day morning, March 26th, at eleven o’clock, Rev. Foster, of Columbia, of ficiating. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Odom spent last week-end with thrfr parents at Healing Springs. WILLISTON NEWS. (he last two years. He was one of the best known men of this section and numbered his friends by the bun dreds. He is survived by his widow and one small son and the following children hy a former marriage: Four daughters. Mrs. T. E. Bar. of Ojus, Fla., Ms. Bertha Carton, Mrs. W. T. Riley and Mrs. P. M Lewis, of White Pond, and six sons, Messrs. Arthur, Alva, Claud and Coy Bell, of this section, and Messrs. Leroy Bell of Ojus, Florida, and Bryan Bell, of the United States Army, and numeroua grandsons and other relatives. Mr. Bell was an earnest Christian and had lived a very useful life. He was in his 67th year. Interment took place Wednes day. GREEN’S ACADEMY ITEMS. Mr. Horace J. Crouch, county su perintendent of education, went tip to Columbia Tuesday to attend a con ference of the county superintendents and the State superintendent of edu cation relative to 1922 legislation and appropriations for schools. Among those from Barnwell who went over to Aiken Monday to hear Governor James M. Cox, of Ohio; were Messrs. J. A. Porter, J. J. Bush, Sol Blatt, B. P. Davies, Hairy D. Cab houn, P. W. Price and W. E,. McNab. The Governor made a most interest ing talk and immediately won the hearts of his audience. The People learns with regret that Dr. W. M. Jones is severing his con nection with The Barnwell Sentinel this week. He has been editor of that paper for the past two or three years and his retitement from the field of journalism will be ad istinc( loss to the press of South Carolina. It is not known at this time who his Suc cessor will be, although it is under stood that Col. J. M. Ryan, who was connected with The People in its in fancy, is being considered. Make cotton by killing the boll weevil. See. the Killer at the Court House. It will sure get him.—Advi FREE ‘‘HOOTCH” New School House Is Completed. Green’s Academy, March 23.—Miss Evie Roberson was the week-end guest of Miss Valene Mitchell. Mr. James Rutland visited friends and relatives in this section last week-end. Miss Carrie Hair was a visitor at the home of Mr. an^j Mrs. P. F. Mitchell Sunday. Miss Annie Lou Hair, of Williston, has returned home after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives in this section. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mitchell enter tained a few of the young people Thursday night. Mrs. M.*F. Hair has returned home after a pleasant visit to her daugh ter, Mrs. Ella Rutland. Mr. Charlie Stringfield was a visi tor at the home of Mr. P. F. Mitchell Thursday night. The Green’s Academy school build ing is completed. HEALING SPRINGS NEWS. Williston, March 27.— (Special.)— Mrs. H. B. Waters is better after being quite sick for several days last week. Mr. Gus Babb and Mrs. Shealey, of Laurens, accompanied Miss Ger trude Barnett to Williston last week to visit the latter’s mother, Mrs. D. E. Barnett, and sister, Mrs. J. E. Kennedy. They drove through the country. In company with Mrs. Ken nedy, they all spent Saturday in Au gusta. Mr. Babb is the directing h^ad of a chain of stores in the upper part of the state. Rev. G. *H. Hodges filled his ap pointment at the Methodist Church Sunday night. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Weeks, of White Pond, for tea Sunday tiight*. The Williston friends of Mrs. O. L. Weeks, of White Pond, will learn with regret that she is at the Uni versity Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Weeks has been in bad health for several months. Capt. S. W. Trotti spent a few days last week w’th his daughter, Mrs. L. S. Mellichanp. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Smoak, of Windsor, announce the birth of a son, born March 17th. Mayor L. M. Pearson made a busi ness trip to Greenville last week. Mr. William T. Ussery is quite sick, at the home of his brother, Mr. Jeff Ussery. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Folk is critically ill with pneu monia. Miss Edith Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bell, entertained a number of her friends at her home last Friday afternoon. The occasion was the celebration of her 13th birthday. • Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, Mrs. W. G. Thi imp.son, Jr., and Mrs. W. C. Smith, Jr., spent last Tuesday in Au gusta Mrs. T. M. Willia was called home from a visit at Johnston because of the illness of Mr. T. M. Willis. He is considerably better now. A good many lawes of Williston attended the quarterly meeting at Pleasant Hill Friday. An interesting program was carried out and an ex cellent dinner served. The sympathy of this section la extended to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ow ens, of Midville, Ga. ( at the death of their eight day old ton. Miss Gretrhen Hair has returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Augusta, t- - - Little Misses Dorothy and Anna Rosa Bracey are visiting their grand parents, Mr* and Mrs. J. C. Hair. They reached Williston on the after noon train last Tuesday. Miss Daisy Watson, of Ridge Springs, accompanied by her mother, have arrived in Williston and are with Capt. and Mrs. W. D. Black. Miss Watson, is the stenographer for the Asparagus Growers Association. Williston felt honored this week to have as her guest Mr. Wiley Johnson, of Savannah, orte of the Williston boys who has made a mark in the wbrld. Mr. Johnson is chief counsel for the Central of Georgia Railroad, which position he has held for many years. In addition to this, he ehjoys a large law practice in. .Savannah. While here he is the guest of his brother, Mr. J. W. Johnson. He is the uncle of J. Henry Johnson, form er Senator from Barnwell County and now representing Allendale County in the upper house. * * Mr. W. E. McNab, of Barnwell, was a visitor in Williston last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Peacock and Mrs. Warren Parker attended the Tillman services, in Barnwell last Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Johnson is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. E. N. Rorter. Miss Era and Master Durward VAMP THEATRE, 0NE WIGHT ONLY, THURSDAY, MARCH 30 THE FUN SHOW OF THE WORLD THAT HAS MADE MILUONS LAUGH George McManus Cartoon Famous Musical Comedy “BRINGING UP FATHER” IN WALL STREET. ALL NEW EDITION THIS SEASOft Not a Motion Picture—3i) People, Mostly SEE JIGGS, MAGGIE, KITTY, DINTyT* DANDY' DANCING CHORUl Girls vy/" it ..t* v // \JS PRICES 75c, $1.00 and $1.50, Plus Tax.. Seat Sale at Best Pharmacy. to KurfeeS Pure Paint" Requires fewer gallons V* —.A'. ■Sp' Granitoid Floor Paint Pul it on todsy— Wslk on it to* morrow. Shines like enamel. Kurfees Flat Tint A «oft velvety finish of unsur passed beauty for walls and ceilings L EAD hat two virtues. It hides and protects. I , It’s the amount of lead in any paint that de termines its covering (hiding) capacity, and i its the quality of lead that measures to length of s life. Kurfees Paint contains more pure lead per gallon. Compare the formulas—here’s Kurfees: Pure Carbonate Lead Pure Zinc Oxide . • 2°% 100% and Mrs. W. W. Barr spent last week end in Springfield! ■ ^ The people of this section are en joying plenty of fresh cabbage'from Mr. B. F. Gardner’s truck farm. Miss Mable Mims and Miss Nell Gregory spent last week-end with friends in Batesburg. Mr. Forest Bodiford, who has. been operated on for appendicitis, js slow ly recovering. Miss Anna Willie Mims has gone t6 spend some time with her sister who is- in ChesterfieWr^-*' --— Tinted with Pure Colors, Ground and Mixed with Pure Linseed Oil and Drier—That's Alls More pure lead per gallon mean* more aquare feet of sur face protecting-value in every gallon. It meant more yean ot service. That u real economy. Kurfeea coat* no more than the ordinary kind, and it is surprising how little it re quires to paint a bouse right. Let us figure your quan tities for you and show the_ beautiful color selectfbna. Kurfees makes a Paint for every Purpose—IVe have them Kyr-Fa-Cite Varnith Stain for floor*, furniture snd woodwork. Enamels Auto, Truck, T r a c t o r, Furniture, Woodwork. Ay ft and Cart tage. Paints and Enamels. All colon. TTagom Faint Save* dollar* in repain and replacements Parch Paint All Colora for* porch floors. Raaf Paint Costs leas than new roofing. Lank-Sen! Stops Leaks. Makes roofs Watertight. [WjreI L p aint Williston Hardware Co., Williston, S. C. Blackville Hardware Co*> Blackville, S. C. saiktj Givens visited their grandparents. Healing Springs, March 2 3.—Mi^ r - and ,Mrs - L * E * Givens » of Black - ville, Sunday. - _. MT. CALVARY ITEMS. Little Mitts Mary Louise Boyleston FA Sparkling Stimulant, Full of Wit has been ill for a few days but has and Humor. Free copy will be sent almost recovered, upon receipt of your name with ad- j Many of the Healing Springs peo- dress complete. Write to G. Mitchell,: pie attended the recent revival meet- 307 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. j ing in Blackville conducted by Dr. ^ Colemah, of Charleston. Advertise in THE PEOPLE. :1 There will be preaching at the Mt. Calvary, JiJarch 23.—Mr. and S ' ' Mrs. L. B. Givens, of Williston, spent last Sqnday with the former’s sister, Mrs. A. F. Weimorts. The many friends of little Celestia Purvis and Master Earl Bates will be glad to learn of their improve ment after a few dayk Illness. This section sympathizes with the family in tfie Toss *of their mother, Mrs. Mintie Bolen. The friends of Mrs. Mollie Bolen will regret to learn of her illness. The officer' xnd teachers of the Calvary Suno-j School wish to ex tend a cordial invitation to everyone and assure them that a cordial wel come awaits tfcefs. 1 CCG CHARACTER 4 /• CAPITAL When a man goes into business and asks for credit his THREE C s are investigated—CHARACTER, CAPACITY and CAPITAL. The result of this investigation usually determines his general credit standing. A young man, by beginning to save early, can in time provide capi tal,, and iti s safe to say that in^t^e process of saving he will, by the time his capital is accumulated, alreadyTta^ builded well the other two C’s character and capacity. . MONEY SAVING PAYS BIG DIVIDENDS. TRY IT. THE FIRST Nfi Capital Stock, $60,000.00 Make This Bank Your Best Servant J. E. HARLEY, Prw N. 6. W. WALKER, ViM-Piw. a E. MOORE, Vice-Prw. L*P. WILSON, Cubiei RALPH smith, am*