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id® i B usinesc l T IL,DERO Ahinu bad failco Id love with Jim mlc OToola and the whole town belt Ita breath. *‘8be 11 fall out of loiye aa quickly ai ■he came In, Jimmy’ll see to that,’ prophesied her younger brother George. “It’s an iwfnl disgrace,” walled hei sister Marie. “The very Idea! We, ol the best old family In the county, tbt aristocratic Moreheads—and Jlmm> O’Toole, the black sheep of even such a family as the O’Toole’s! Besides he’s younger than she!” . “Utterly incomprehensible to me,’ declared the mother gravely. “Alvina has always been so conventional, al most too much, and so very particuiai with whom she associated.” The door opened and the family looked somewhat embarrassed as a slim young woman, her defined, sweet features fairly shining with happiness, came into the room. . “Oh, you’ve been discussing me; don’t deny it,” she laughed. “My dear, the whole town is dis cussing you!” her sister deplored. “I don’t care. Neither does Jimmie!” with defiant, good humor. “Oh, Jimmie O'Toole, he's used to notoriety.” If Alvina winced no one noticed ex cept her mother. "My dear,” said the latter gently, “I am very much con cerned about you. Jimmie O'Toole has not the best of reputations and 1 can not see how such a marriage will bring you any happiness.” “May I add a word?” asked the brother and. without watting for |»er- miaslon. “you’ll never marry him. be cause Jimmie isn't the stick log kind. JUST RECEIVED.—A carload pf the famous “Titehold” brand of red cedar shingles. Can make attract ive price. C. F. Molair, Barnwell, S. C. 1-12-tf. FOR RENT.—One s tore ^in the town of Blackville, located at No. 316 Railroad Avenue, Southside. Apply to Harry Rich, Blackville, S. C ’ , > 3t. HEMSTICHING and Picoting at tachment works on any machine; easily adjusted. Price $2; full in structions and sample. Marsh Bros., Wilmington, Ohio. - WANTED.—I want school teach ers and high school graduates to write me about our summer school and easy payment plan. We offer 25 cents for good cotton in exchange for tuition. M. H. Bowen; President Bowen’s Business College, Columbia, S. C., Phone 6810. Mm. R. F hnm rrturned to Bemettsville after • pleasant visit to Barnwell relatives. Another heavy rainfall visited this section Tuesday, followed by show ers Wednesday. The farmers are apprehensive that this sectihn is in for a spell of wet weather, Jn which case the boll weevils will be enabled to destroy the greater part of the cotton crop. ° The friends of Dr. J. G. Wooley will be interested to Team that he i£ to make ' Barnwell his home once more. He was in the city Monday making arangements to resume his practice and move his wife and.lit tle daughter here about the 15th inst. ' v " Y . FOR CONGRM. date for the Democratic nomination frr Representative in Congress from the Second Congresvoi-ai District, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. James F Byrnes. • HERB AND HEREABOUTS. • •••••••••••••••••••• Miss Dora Green is visiting in At lanta. Mr. Ralph Brown has gone down to Varnville to play ball. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Whitaker and children, of Williston, and Major A. M. Prentiss, of Washington, D. C., spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. William McNab. Major Prentiss is pleasantly' iremembered in Barnwell as Augustine Prentiss, having spent his boyhood here with his uncle, the Rev. S. E. Prentiss, rector of the Episcopal church for a number of years He is now in the chemical warfare department of the U. S. government and has just been detail- 1 ed for a two years instruction at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. While only 33 • i years old, Major Prentiss has served . in nearly every branch of the regular J army. He served overseas during the entire war with the rank of Lieu tenant-Colonel. For House of Representatives. • Barnwell, S. C., June 16, 1922. I hereby annouhee myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. Solomon Blatt. Williston, S. C., June 14, 1922. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representa tives, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic pri mary election. L. M. Harley. Barnwell, 8. G* May 1, 1922. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House O* Representatives from Barnwell Coun ty, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec tion. - .. - y Edgar A. Brown. Williston, S. C., May 12, 1922 I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election. * Blackville, S. C., May 1, 1922. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representa tives from Barnwell County, subject to the rules spd regulations of the Democratic primary flection. G r L. Weissinger. For County Treasurer. data for realection te the aM Magistrate far Tewnohip. subject to the mien regulations of the I mary election. - i B. W. pri- M agist rate at Blackville^ Blackville, S. G, May 2,4 1922. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office of Magistration at Blackville, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. I. F. Still. 1 hereby announce my self a candi date for re-election to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary flection. J. B. Armstrong. For Magistrate at Williston • Williston, S. C., June 15, 1922. I hereby announce myself e candi date for re-election to the office of Magistrate at Williston, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. R. L. Wooley. For Magistrate at Barnwell .. . • -—^^....» v" jr . '- ILI ' Barnwell, S. C., June 13, 1922.' I hereby announce myself a candi date for election to the office o9 Magistrate at Barnwell, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. E. W. Holman. Barnwell, S! C., May 23,1922. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office of Magistrate at Barnwell, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. W. P. Sanders. NOTICE Mr. Carter Price Mm. V. P Bo He’s flattered at present that he hasi^ with frirnd „ i»eer able to b«»wl over the moot coo- ] ■rtvetlve girl. In town.** Alvina* quirk eye went from to the other. “You all have forgotten j w, th relatives i one thing—that av love earh other. I - There's another thing, too. I'm going ; Mr. Duncan Cal! to reform Jimmie * j position in Cltarlevt * Things went a long • week or two, Alvlc happiness, the town still skepticsl Then tme evening Jim- tote ndwyt MHigagenwrnt and Alvina • aiteo TtT vstn A. W Dauahti ■pent the week- I.aurens. wees- >un. i* vp There will be a meeting of the Stockholders of the First Nation* I Bank of Barnwell, at 'heir Banking boose Bsraw. !l. # 9. CL. on Jniy the 21st. 1922. at sis o’clock P. M. Ralph ftaHh, Cashier. Barrw !l. 8. C. June 20th. 1922. 4t. attvei CANDIDATE'S CARD* II Mi ipal Priatary Elen lea II m ras Geurgv •he hreaghf the t*ad •eva. -a uff-| Mr* knew It** with a grim laugh fyi% r pi “Of ceara*. | •Ml. lou. ( rame At vtaa'a wrprtatag reply; "h • la ha ; (FfWffiF 8 aagel- —H*a rttfihral It to hrvu* h art huhtta 1 •il at mmto- Fve hams quit* perparwrt twr m le of tw« ■Mphncffs!* i M#m Ilk# ■ary Kiev i»ma - Cha« The family aaly sighed. The aest Obi JtaMBte appeared repentant, fall mi new preaUae* There were several mare alipharOa and Alvina's fare herease stighity arses sad aniIona Jtaamt* s calls harame term fregwr*' and the family feM that the ewd af Alvina'S lev# affair was nsar. while AJ«ta| harm if grew pale aad plaried Advertise in TKe People. t andidatvjt cai Mas Ri left H4 Far Ram Oeet af r It vtaa Waited with grew tag fee Jimmie They were te hear a lar- tare aa thright contra* and he had premier it fatihfalty is he there al sev ewthtny Alvina waited, her nensae area fanned hy the family's remsiha The rtech airarh eight, right thirty and as ilmmy la sight. At star or ter* Alvina harm lata team aad went la T this* she la wrtttag him a letter —breaking the engagement ' maarhed her mot tier to the ether two. “Ponr child, aad she leved him as mark ” Urn next morning a different Alvina re me down to breakfast. Sot a trace ef nervousness, anxloasoesa or hurry la her maaner. After au hour's shopping\he railed op Jimmie and asked him f<^ take her for luo« h. “Jimmie.” Alvina was saying at a ttx ked-away table In a tea roont “Fve given up reforming you!” “That means go<Hl-hy * I guess," he deducted with a sigh, high relieved, half unhappy. "Not that I Marne you. Alvina, you’ve been an angel and I’m not good enough to buckle your shoe*. But I want to say this much, dear, that all you’ve done has not been en tirely for nothing. There always was a remnant of self-respect In me. a love and admiration for the-flne things of life—” “Jimmy O’Toole,” Interrupted Al vina smilingly, “I’ve given up reform ing you, but not loving you! I’ve been a prude ami a poke and I expected the Impossible of you. Look here." she un wrapped a bundle, “all the newest sporting magazines.” and bringing a shining article from her bag. “a cigar ette case! And here,” she drew from — her purse two tickets, “for a musical comedy tonight ! Now what do you say?” " Jimmie did not touch the things be fore him, but took Alvina’s slim fingers in bis brown hands, and his voice when he apoke' was husky and low. “That you are the finest woman I know, ’that I love y<m too much ever to give yon up and that I will make no moje promises in the future. This partner ship will be a fifty-fifty proposition, because I’ve grown to like some «f. yoar boc ks and Ideas.” She smiled st him through her tear* sad whispered. “Nothing raally counts, except thst we lave each or r Val • * •<rw Dawes. Jt E. R. Gm Mi Davie*, ta mst aga «i pv. d to hit bed fee W atenarlw move from Barm other track thh .not very vatufa. turp. are vr*: lac all irs s-e Dhs, R. C, Jwae 12. ltd I here bp •‘vaMMfwe ■, self a raad*- ■ dais far re-electioa la Aa dRBfit al Supartatawdewt af Edaratlaa af Rant' ! well Comma, eahjert ta the rwtaa aa4 i ranrtitMM m Ut* PMMcrauc po* mmrj tie xmm. I H J. Crewrh. Rlackv iTe. t- C. Jaw M, 1923. I hecebp aaaaaacs myself a caadt- | date far th# office af Rapertatewdeat ^ ef Edarattaa af Rarwwvll Camaty, aah- | ;ect ta the rales and reculattoAt af i the Drmocrattc primary election. (Miaa) C- Alva Baxley. Have The friends of Mr. C. B Laxar will be glad to know that his ton, “Butter,” is recovervng from an at tack of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Price and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Langley left Monday afternoon by automobile for Summer ville to spend the Fourth with re latives. Miss Jessie Joiner, accompanied by her sister, Miss Vivian Joiner, of North, left Sunday ior Salisbuiy, N. C., where they will visit their brother, Dr. anj Mrs. L. B. Joiner. A very heavy rain, accompanied by high winds, visited Barnvve’l Monday. A few linfcs were blown from trees, but other than that no damage was done, so far as is known. For Auditor 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Auditor, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. A. Ray Sanders. / The Glorious Fourth passed off very quietly in Barnwell. Most of the stores were closdti for the day and many took advantage of the holiday to visit Allendale and Augusta, while a few went m-fishing. m to taRL Miaa Bertha Golintky. of Byten. State of Grodna, Poland, arrived in Barnwell Monday aiternoon to make her home with her uncle, Mr. JLi Gefmaky. Although unable to spank ■ word af Em***. «he made the •lane m safety Mr Barnwell, S C, Jt candidate far the Vs tl Buick Service is Rarely Needed But Always Available renew'd Buick Four* TWw Paaa ff warts T - • 9 999 PrvaPaas Touring - - tJJ Thrmm Pase Coupe • • 1299 Firm Peas. Sartan - - JJ95 Alt Pimm Ft O g. ffhal. Ato ahaaf fto G. M. A. C. Ptaa «■ w a M. A. c (saaMintt"' Buick pndes itself upon the feet thst Buick owners have the unin terrupted use of their cars to an unusual degree. This is due first to Buick quality and next because of Buick's nation wide authorized service. Go where you will, you will find this aenrice. Whenever you see the Buick authorized service sign, you will know that you can get the genuine Buick part that you need—that your work will be done by Buick- trained mechanics and that you will be on your way again in the shortest possible time. fC-to-dfi) 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Auditor sijtb- to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. C. W. Moody. FOR SUPERVISOR I hereby announce ?ffy§felf a candi date for the office \)f Supervisor of Barnwell county, subject to -the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. E. G, Birt., Barnwell, S. C., May 23,19^2. The Short Course for Women at I hereby announce myself a candi- Winthrop College opens July 10th. date for reejection to the office of Excellent courses are offered and interested parties should write to Miss Lelia A. Russell for detailed' in formation- OLAR BUICK COMPANY, OLAR, S. C WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT. BUICK WILL BUILD THEM | YOUR FUTURE Supervisor of Barnwell County, sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election. Jut Still. Blackville, S. C., May 9, 1922. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisir of Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election. *‘ G. Cull Still. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE DEPENDS MOSTLY ON YOUR MAKE-UP. NO PLAN CAN BE MADE WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL PHASES OF YOUR PROCEDURE. , i - OUR fcANK HAS A DIRECTORATE REPRESENTING VARIED TYPES OF BUSINESS INTERESTS. WE WILL BE GLAD TO HAN DLE VOUR ACCOUNT, TO GIVE YOU ADVICE, AND IN A DOZEN WAYS ASSIST YOU'"TOWARD THE REALIZATION OF YOUR FLANS.—• — : — : : , *YOUR INTERESTS ARE LOOKED AFTER BY THIS EAlLH CUSTOMER RECEIVES THE INTERESTS OF THE TORATE AND WORKERS IN THEBANK AT HEART. BANK. DIREC- THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Capital Stock, $60,000.00 Malm This Bank Your Best Servant ^ A J R 8ARLBT. S. G. W. WALK! A. M. t ■ •f* Pretty