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J Loaned Depositors $215,23^.86. De-f ^posits in Bank $$274,792.24. Surplus > ^and Pi-ofits $17,578.38. Money bar-.j! ^ rowed by bankjs’qne. ' I B9*tue ICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL COUNTT.*^a X HOME BANK OF BARNWELL. * a^.X m X~XK* , X m 'Established in 1877. VOLUME XLVIII. “Just Like ci Member of the Farm My" X September ’24 Subscriptions Have j * i v Expired. 4 k Y ^ K ij! PLEASE RENEW PROMPTLY! j l.arjje«t County Circulation, i< BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, .1921. NUMBER 13' BATES GRANTED BAIL IN SUM OF $5,000 BY < . ASSOCIATE JUSTICE > PAST WEEK OF UNUSUAL INTEREST TO MEMBERS OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH The past weyk has been one of un- Heyward Bates,, of Dunbab; ton usual interest to. local members of the charged with the murder of Cater M. Epi.seopal Church. Friday afternoon Rountree at Dunbarton several weeks a convocation was held at the Church ago, was granted bail by Associate yf the Holy Apostles from four .to Justice Watts at Laurens Friday \\ ix. o’clock, at which time the Rev. the sum of $5,000. Messrs. Harley & *:) Mr. Gribben, of Winston-Salem, N Blatt, of Barnwell, and James F. ( ., and the Rev. Dr. Starr, of the Byrnes, of Aiken, represented the de- f hurch of the Holy Communion, at fendant, while the State is represented Charleston, told of the work that hy Solicitor Gunter, of ,Aiken, and the church is doing in the missionary Messrs, Brown & Bush, of Barnwell, field. In addition to members of the A motion for bail in thiis ease was re- local church, there were several visf fused by Judge Hayne F. Rice, of *ors from Blaekville in attendance Aiken, some time ago. upon the convocation,. . j Mr. Bates, who has been confined At seven o’clock Friday evening an in the Barnwell County jail since the <■ y'ter supper was served by the homicide, was released Friday after ladies to the men of the church and noon. The Dunbarton homicide was several invited guests. After supner, the culmination of a difficulty of long Mr. Gribben explained the work of standing between Mr. Bates and mem- t ie Episcopal Church throughout th'“ ber- of the Rountree family. The world, his theme being, “The Church case has attracted considerable at- Following the Flag.” His talk was tention in this section and the out- very entertaining and enlightening come of the trial will be watched with and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. much interest. This trial will be the Air. Gribben is a native of Blackyill ■ first in which Congressman Byrnes nt? Barnwell County is justly proud has appeared in many years, him. Dr. Starr then explained the * * | The People for Only $ 1.00 a Year! f CRIMINAL COURT WILL CONVENE AT BARNWELL MONDAY, DECEMBER STII JOSEPH ALLEN PORTER DIED TUESDAY MORNING AFTER SHORT ILLNESS ork of the church at home, te'ling , f O. IS REORGANIZED; WILL EXTEND POWER LINES TO WILLISTON hat has been done and what it is hoped will he accomplished. Others present also made a few remarks. Sunday morning, the Rt. Rev. Wm. A. Guerry, Bishop of the Lower Din- «• -c of South Carolina, conducted <ev vices at tin Church of the Holy Apos hes, this being the occasion of his annual visit, Special music was pro- of th( ' < lin ‘ ct(>rs ht,,<1 ,ast F ™ la y ni h' ht - vuieii and a large congregation great- Reorganization of the Carolina Light and Power Company, recently acquired by the J. G. White Co., of New York, was effected at a meeting ly enjoyed .the beautiful service. Bishop Guerry spoke along. the line of missions and made a profound im pression upon, his hearers. He ha- - . nnot magnetic personality and bis \ isits to Barnwell are always looked /orward to with great pleasure, not < nly In - tne members of the Episcopal < huivh hut by mejuhers of other con- ■egatioiis as well. The Bishop also uulucted services at St. Alban’s, in PdackvilUn Sumia\' evening. » T!ie following young gentlemen were confirmed by Bishop Guerry le v* r!y Simms, Brown Towles and Ben Davies. Jr. It is Mieved that an added impetus in " iiliston. Blaekville. D.-n- has been given to the cause of mis- mark, Bamberg and other towns. It .v ( ,ns by the visit* of these distin-aLso announced that the Augusta- rAiken Railway and Electric Corpora tion. which is controlled likewise bv , the .f. G. White Co., will extend its the following being elected: P. F. Henderson, president; W. W. Mucken- fuss, secretary; M.‘ H. Hendee, treas ure! - , and Harry . Sudlow, manager. The board of directors will be com posed of I’. F. Henderson. W. W. Muckenfuss and Charles J. Hill, of Aiken, anj George T. Jackson and F. C. Culley of North Augusta. Announcement has been made by the company that its power line will be extended from Aiken'to Williston, a distance of 21 miles. The line to Williston will serve the Edisto Public- Service Corporation, operated by R. A. Easterling of Denmark, and will supply the current for lighting and luished gentlemen. I MON MEETINGS TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 29-30: - FROG RAM IS ANNOUNCED 44,000 volt line from the sub-station, near Graniteyille, to Aiken. This means that in the- future Aiken — ,...... . | will have all the power that may be Union me etings will be held No- leeded, not only for lighting purposes, vember 29th and 30th. a Division No. 1 at Colston Branch; Di follows: but also for power. It is a matter of gratification that The publisher of The Barnwell People has decided to make a X 33 1-3 py cent, reduction in the subscription price of this paper, X this offer to hold good until January 1st, 1925, after which we will *:] return to our regular price of $1.50 a year. This special offer •{• applies to old and new subscribers alike. If you are not already •{• a subscriber to this paper, simply send us $1.00 and your name , will be entered on our subscription list for one year. If you are ,t. J * | already a subscriber, all that is necessary to take advantage of Y Y • this exceptional opportunity is to settle up your arreage, if any, y • at our regular rate of $1.50 a year and we will send you The • ;♦ People for the next 12 months for only $1.00. ' Not more than .j* y two years in advance will be accepted at this special price. X • *0 |* Look at the label on your paper. If the date reads Oct. £3. y > ' you owe us for one year and two months at the rate of $1.50 u year, which is 12% cents a month, making a total of $1.75. Thus s* in order to take advantage of our special offer, you would only X t* have to send us check or money order for $2.75, which would pay ||* [• your old account and for one year in advance. In other words, [♦ just figure out the number of months you are in arrears, multiple by 12% cents, add one dollar for another year and we will do X t* the rest. Y [• - [♦ Think of; it, friends! One of the newiest weeklies in the y StaU‘ for only $1.00 a year! Where else can you spend a dollar I* to better advantage? This figures out less than two cents a / 5 l C copy, j You pay more for a postage stamp. ; *t* !• J. The-People is a REAL county newspaper. It publishes ,b £ local, county, State and national news while it is news. It is X !; recognized as the OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL J |* COUNTY-—-that is, certain county advertising appears exclus- :♦ ively in this paper. f ' V :* We could offer premiums as snecial inducements <>r we could Y :* pay solicitors a commission on subscriptions, but , we have de- y X* V .• cided to give subscribers themselves the benefit. This is just •:* ■j. like finding 50c or $1.00, depending vn whether you subscrilH' for X _j>ne or two years. k - X [• ''—• . ' . v Remember, this sp<>cial offer hold- good onlv until Januarv v >j* 1, 1925, Aftei that date the rate will again be $1.50 a year. Our .j. object in making this special offer is to get our subscription list X- X on a paid in advance basis. ,- *;* ’!* •* -- >;• ( an you afford to pass up this opportunity We think not. Y ' y v The December term of the Cot rl of Mr. Joseph Allen Porter, prominent General Sessions wili e r vene »t Barn- merchant and farmer, died at his well Monday, I'e,env oi 8th, with home here at 10:15 o’clock Tuesday Judge J. K. Heu-y, of Chestc - , pr- - morning, after an illness of only a siding. Petit jurors were drawn Mon- few hours, his death following a stroke day, as follows: J..A. Creech, Barnwell. V\ L. Nevils, Blaekville. W. S. Thames, Four Mile. Curtis Hartzog, Blaekville. S. J. Bailey, Four Mile. A. A. Lemon, Barnwell. H. C. Mitchell, Williston. J. M. Birt, Blaekville. J. M. Farrell, Blaekville. J. F. Ready, Great Cypress. A. D. Furtick, Barnwell. Byron H. Hair, Rosemary. L. O. Cook, Red Oak. J. W. Kennedy, Rosemary. J. W.*John.son, Williston. Lacy Cheek, Barnwell. S. G. Lowe, Blaekville. Brunson Zissett, Barnwell. J. B. Keel, Blaekville. A. O. Sanders Great Cypress. W. R. Rutland, Rosemary. A. E. Sanders, Great Cypress. J. P. Harley, Sr.. Red Oak. Thomas Sanders, Georges Creek. R. W. Warren, Blaekville. F. A. Creech, Georges Creek. W. C. Cook, Williston. W. B. Johnson, Blaekville. H. L. Bui't, Blaekville. L. A. Plexico, Barnwell. Otis Creech, Reedy Branch. J. R. Harrison, Barnwell. B. M. Smith, Williston. ' J no. Henry Lancaster,'Blaekville. C. J. Martin, Blaekville. ('. Sterne, Blaekville. ENTHUSIASTIC RALIA HELD AT BLACKVILLE CHURCH NOVEMBER 18 STORE AND DWELLING BURNED NEAR HILDA; ARREST TWO NEGROES don No. 2 at Joyce Branch; Idvis- Mr. Sudlow will remain the manager- The store and dwelling of, Mr. T. J. Hutto, Who lives about two miles from Hilda, were totally destroyed by fire at about 9:30 o’clock Monday night. It was suspected that the fire was of incendiary origin, evidence pointing to George Regiar and J ’.me' Thomas, two young negroes about 19 or 20 years old. Tracks led from th* burned buildings to the home of the negroes. It was found that thei* - shoes were wet and that they fitted perfectly in the tracks, there bei ig i distinguishing mark on the sole of one. Regiar and Thomas, who have been arrested and lodged in the Barn well jail, deny the charge against inn N< at MU - Olivet. Organiza- ial head of the local lighting and j them. Mr. Hutto estimates his los- i : tion at 10:30 a. m. November 29th The program is as follows: Query No. 1 Reasons why otv junhes cannot lessen their support . the campaign closing this year, and the 1925 program? Query No. 2 Howfis‘the spiritual efficiency of (>vir ,« hurtnies affected oy (1 1 Our fre - quent pastoral changes? (2) Our -present day pnlteres of church *ife? Our trend away from historic Bap tist piinciphs? Query No. 3—Are our - churches meeting the present day spiritual demands made on them? If not, why not? - Division No. 1—Preacher: G. \\ . power company.—Aiken Standar 1. I at about $2,000, with no insuran - e MRS. M’SWEENEY BURNS TO DEATH AT HAMPTON II;tm})ton. Nov. 24.-—Mrs. Mattie Porcher Me Sweeney, aged 61, widow of the* late Gov. Miles B. Mi Sweeney, of South ('arolina. was fatally burned while dressing . in her room at the Binnicker hotel here this morning about 7 o’clock, and died this aftc - - noon about 1 o'clock. It, seems as iif Mrs. McSweeney's BARNWELL LED OTHER TOWNS IN THE COUNTY JAMES E. DAVIS DIED AT BARNWELL FRIDAY NIGHT; BURIED SUNDAY ^ The Hon. James E. Davis, one of the oldest lawyers in Barnwell County, and for eight years Solicitor of the Second Circuit, died at his home in Barnwell Friday night at 10:45 o’clock aftei - an illness of six weeks. His Blaekville, Nov. ^.^-Representa tives of the various churches of the Barnwell Baptist Association met in a very interesting and enthusiastic rally at the Blaekville Baptist church on Tuesday, November 18th, at 1! o'clock. The purpose of this rally was to inspire the churches to worthily finisn the 75-Million Campaign and to lay. plans for launching the New Program death was not unexpected as it was generally known for some timt- fhat ^ or COTri ' n ^ >’ ( ’ al he had little chance of recovery. Mr. Davis Was born at Barnwell September 17th, 1856, the son of James L. ancj, Alba Edwards Davis, Dr. David M. Ramsey, President of Greenville Woman’s College, was the chief speaker of the occasion. His subject wa< “Why the Campaign and upon reaching young manhood s * 1uU ld succeed. His discussion ot read law under James Aldrich, a • the ^^'^t was both informing and prominent member of the bar, being ! * ns P' , ’ a ^' ona ' - a( ^ re,s <>rn ‘ admitted to the bar in 1880. In 1900 ; phasized that because the Campaign he was elected Solicitor for the 2na' : ha(i s « l C « v ded, we were embarrass*#* Judicial Circuit and served until 1908. w k th ,,u, ‘ sacci ‘ ss ; that through the January 26th, 1886, Mr. Davis was insti-un^ntelity of the Campaign wr married to Miss Ella Bronson, who I have bct>n al), ‘‘ to P r ‘‘ ach the -ospcl to seventeen new countries; that from the standpoint of results accomplish ed! the Campaign had been a glorious survives with one daughter. Miss Josie Davis, of Barnwell. Funeral services were conducted IN RED CROSS DRIVE , Sunday aftcrnoon at His ]ate resi . | success. Also that because we stood donee by the Rev. 1 Howard Cady, m> * for religious freedom, the separation of church and state, a spiritual church Barnwell led all other towns in this county irr the recent Red Cross rbtl call, according to figures mtulii public by the committee. The people of thris city contributed $144' and. with Dunbarton still to be heard from, the total for the county'^f’’SAfi-ott. distributed as follows: Barnwell, $144; Williston, $98; Kline $35; F.lko, clothing became ignited from tne Smith; Query No. 1 —Rev. VV. K. i in the fireplace, and before any i Blaekville, $71; Davis.’R. R. Johnston, John C. Mat- one could assist her. her clothing was | $14.50. .thewis. Query No. 2—R. E. Wood- a niass of flames. j 'p^j. a j m () f ^he Comnpittee was for ^ward. Rev. L. H. Miller. Rev. J H. Mrs. Ellis, an occupant of' th« : 500 members in Barnwell County. Davi>. Query No. 3 F. P. Lee, S. A. room, was in bed but could do lit j The working comniittees that have Hair. H. Jefftf Hair, C. J. Fickling. tie until others reached the scene,' reported to date are as follows: Division No. 2—Preacher: J. F. it is said. Rufus Belger and E. V. ! Barnwell Perry ArTrice. c’.iair- _ Davis. <*in‘) y No 1—Rev. 0. B. Falk. Green, guests of the hotel D. I).. W. E. Free. N. H. Fender. Thos. the screams of the two women. M' - . y 1() y n( ^ g Dicks. W. E. MeNab, H. Clayton. Query No. 2—Rev. Walt: >• Belger smothered the flames on Mrs. ^ O’Bannon, A. A. McAllister, C. B. Black, Rev. G. W. Smith, -7. II. A. MciSweeney by using a blanket while ^ aVi \y j Lemon, Miss Amelia Mc Carter. Query No. 3—Rev. J. W. Mr. Green extinguished thofse which Corder. S. G. Mayfield, J. A. Goodson. had spread to articles in the room. | Kline _ Vk . tol . LewiS) chairman; Mrs. McSweeney was a member <*f Mr> B M Jenkins, Jr., and Miss the Methodist church and a resi- Kate Wingo. dent of Hampton. She is survive 1 by one brother, James Porcher, of Atlanta; two sisters. Mrs. Carrie tor of the Church of the Holy Apos- tles. the body the Barnwell Baptist Churchyard. A profusion of hyautiful floral designs covered his last renting place. and the ML.gospel, \va of apoplexy, with which he was strick en about seven o’clock. Mr. Porter * p retired Monday night in his usuu’ good health and spirits, except that he complained of a headache. Tues- ' day morning he aro-e shortly before seven o’clockv and after building a fire in the grate, went across the hall, to a bathroom. When he failed to return in a short while, his wife went to investigate and found him in a semi-conscious condition in the bed room adjoining. He soon lapsed into unconsciousness and in spite of all that could be done to prolong his life, he entered into eternal steep “like one who draws the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.” Mr. Porter was born at Springfield, this State, January 11th, 1866, his parents being Nathan Porter /ml Anne Catherine Fanning Porter, both of whom preceded him to the grave. He came to Barnwell in 1890, where he filled several responsible positions 'before becoming a partner in the firm of Molate & Porter, merchants and cotton buyers. This partnership was dissolved later and Mr. Porter established a business of his-'own in 1910 which grew to lie one of the larg est of its kind in Qiis section. His interests were varied. In addition to h.s mercantile bu-iness. he farmed ex tensively and was a large dealer hr spot cotton and livestock. He was also actively identified with various other business ventures. He had great faith in Barnwell and its future and did a great part in helping to de velop the resources of this section. His assistance to farmers will bo greatly missed by them. “Joe” Porter, as he was affectionate ly known to his friends, was a big man—big in mind, heart and body. He was public-spirited in every sense of the word and was always ready to put his shoulder to the wheel in any movement terfding to the advance ment of his community. Several years ago he professed his faith in Christ and affiliated with the Barnwell Methodist Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Mr. Pouter is survived by his widow! who before her marriage, was Mis< Emily Midair; 3 daughters, Mrs. E. F. Bauer, of Barnwell, Mrs. J. L. Wid- man, of Asheville, N. C., and Mis.: Blanche Porter, a student at Bmnau College; one granddaughter, Misi Jo-Ann Porter; three sisters. Mrs C. E. Miller, of Mobile, Ala., Mrs. R. L. Miller, of Augusta, Ga., and Mrs. M. E. Boylston. of iSpringfield; two brothers, Messrs. N. D. and J. C. Porter, of Springfield; and a number of nieces and nephews. < .Funeral arrangements have not been announced but it ip very probable told to rest BUDGET OF INTERESTING SOCIAL AND PERSONAL r NEWS FROM WILLISTON had a message that the world wanted and needed. The address was vve’l I ,' received. The churches were well represented by the pastors, organizers, publicity directors, W. M. U. organizations' awl ethers. A number of helpful sugges tions for successfully putting on tho j every-membcr-canvass the Td<t of Williston, Nov. 2o.— I he November i this month was made. The quota of meeting of Hart’s Battery Ch inte* - , | t h t . Barnwell Association is $31,553.00, U. I). C.. was held Friday, the 14th an( j the prospect that they will reach inst.. with Mrs. W. C. Cunningham a>'* this goal is promising. In this^con- ho.stess. 1 here was quite a bu g- nection it is planned to make the fifth h-nrl r- i ri xa v., T. tw- i number members present, including Sundav meetings in this month hclp- ri - ai man;^Sol Blatt, Mesdames H. D; Cal- sevt ”] —... k-* that his—body will bv Thursday morning. James B. Kearse Dead. r Divvision No. 3—Preacher: W . M. Jones. Query No. 1—Rev. J. Guv Martin, Rev. E. H. Johnson, J. V-. Bates. Query No. 2—W. M. Joims, J. O. Sandci W. H. Moodtj Querv N. 3—J. M. Grubbs. Rev. D. W. Heckle. W. H. Collins, C. F. Carter. Note':—The moderator of '‘acn Union will provide such additional queries as may be needed. 9 Committee. Veneering Plant Burns. Pinckney, of Ladies Island, and Mrs. Walter M. Robertson, of Brunson. Five sons survive her, as follows: Miles P., and E. D. McSweeney,, n r Palmetto, Fla.; J. McL. McSweeney, of Nashville, Tenn., \\. M. McSwee ney, of 1 Alexandria, Va., and E. B. Blaekville—Mesdames J. V. Mat thews, Carl Buist, R. A. Ayer, A. B Hair, T. O. Boland. Sam Buist. U. S. Still, Harry Rich, A. II. Ninesteir Weissinger and Miss Eugenia Still. Elko—Rev. J. S. M. Finch, chair man; Misses Gretchen Hair and ^Ed ith Walker. Williston—Rev*. W.~K. Davis, chair man;- Misses Jessie and Bessie Wil new members, as well as a f u ] i n this movement. number of visitors. Mrs. Cunning ham was a-sisled by Mrs. W. H. Cro- ghan and Miss Marie Harley, in serv ing -a salad- coufse. The Williston School Improvement Association held an interesting meet- - .. J4,. mg at the school housC* Tuesii^y af ternoon of last week. The friends of Mrs. F. T. Merritt, W. R. DAVIS, Publicity Director. gusta, and Mr. and Mrs. John Jen nings of Saulda. Mr. Jacob Black was a business visitor in Aiken Tuesday. Mrs. W. R. Kennedy and little dau- Bamberg, Nov. 21.—.James Barn well Kearse, one of the prominent farmers of Bamberg County and the county’s first supervisor, passed away at his home in the Buford’s Bridge section yesterday morning, following an illness of heart-disease for a wee.:. The remains were interred this morn ing at the family burying ground. ghter Wave returned from a visit to who underwent an operation at the h ( ' r father, Mr. \\. T. Riley, Sr., of | University Hospital last week, will Allendale. be glad to know that she is doing Dr. J. L. Smith spent last week ^ ( j aU}f hter of the late Duffie McMillan, Mr. Kearse was seVenty-six years of age, the son of William and Mamie Brabham Kearse, and was a veteran of the Confederate war, entering the army of the South when a mere boy. He was born and reared in the section where he died and has always resided in this county. When Bamberg Coun ty was formed he was elected super visor and he held this position until his voluntary.,- retirement several years later. He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Laura McMillan Kearse, V ! and the following children: Robert Mrs. M. E. Givens and little dau- F e( ., Henry L., Clyde, Miss Ada and His ghter, of Bishopville, were recent Miss Pearl Kearse, Mrs. J. Gordon The plant of the Barnwell Veneer ing Co. was totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin about 8 o’clock Tuesday night. It is understood that the loss is partially covered by in surance. McSweeney, of Hampton the latter - ljs Hatti( , NVwaom , Brazelton, 'Mes- name.1 Wn K the puM.sher of ^ w vvhjtak( . 1% Wa|)is (v , m . Allendale County ( mzen the Homo-1 A M K( . nnc<lv . w . C . Smith, Sr., J. ton County Guardian and the Jasper L Smith j ' E News „ m , E W . County Record. She is also survived ^ >w| A s Blanchard, by one daughter, Mrs. Will Elkins, » * » v ,f of Fort Beimtng. 'Ga. - j Mr c E Grimes, of the Elko sec- Funeral arrangements ha\*e not tion, was a caller at The People office Send your Job Work to The People, been announced. _ * _ _ ■ Saturday. ' Brabham, Mrs. Griffih Proveaut and nicely: Florida. Mr. John B. Harley was stricken > with pneumonia lart week. friends will be. glad to know that he.guesfsof Mrs. W. E. Anderson. | is recovering. j Messrs. L. B. Givens and T. R.'Mrs. Dennis Barker, all of Bamhc-g Nlr. J. L. Boylston has bought the Pender were business visitors to John- County. Four brothers. J. J., J. F., Phillips place, near Williston, from ' ston last week. J G. E. and R. W. Kearse; of this countv Mr. A. F. Greene. This is one of Miss Grace Wilson has returned to a,so survive, the most attractive homes in thi- her home in Aiken after'a pleasant! • " ‘ section. visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kennedy.' Quite, a number of football fans Mr. and Mrs. G. 0. CaddeTT have Dr. Dgvid M. Ramsay, of Green- from Barnwell will attend the Thanks- returned from a pleasant visit to Mr. ville, yras the week-end guest., of Mr ^ giving games at t lemson College and and Mrs. T. W. Washington, of Au- and Mrs. J. A. Latimer. 1 Columbia, today.