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9 I^TJB OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL COUNTY.* We wish for our friends A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR HOME BANK OF BARNWELL. A Established in 1877 Y The Barnwell People t< << Ju&t Like a Member of the Family" Largest County Circulation. £ December ’24 Subscriptions Have ♦ Expired. PLEASE RENEW PROMPTLY I | OLUME JULY1II. BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25. 1921. NUMBER 17 Correspondent Writes of tbe - Automobile in the Legislature The automobile has gotten into legislation. At present the auto wner pays a federal tax on his car when purchased. Then he pays an additional federal tax on accessories - or his car. The state legislatur ? 'hen taxes his car with a general roperty tax as on other property. If the car owner lives in town he pays s town property tax on the same ca*\ ‘u addition to these taxes, the state harges him a license to run his ca ll the public roads. This tax has een more than doubled for 1925. Then as^if the sta^^were not satisfied with taxing the automobile it lays an difitional tax on tbe gasoline used to ■ an it. If the present scab- of taxa- t.on on cars is kept up, they will be • ixed out of existence. The pressing question of taxation i- outdistanced by the fact that the verage owner of a car takes his life in his hands every time he goes out on - highway. It is a rare newspaper at doesn’t tell of cars damaged and v , "is lost on South Carolina highway-, id the average legislator can see an automobile nothing but a - tu'ree of taxation. To him it is the >ose that lays the golden egg, and ►thing more. Before a man can ’ actice law, medicine, pharmacy, ac- lUntamT. engineering, surveying, ; nd even embalming, the state tes f s ' is fitness, because he might damage - ►mebody’s life, property or sensibili- wes. It indirectly believes that men f laced in charge of locomotives and -'reef, ears should have their fitness tested. When it comes an auto mobile, the legislature overlooks the *‘ ict of its dangerous possibilities, and -ks only that its owner pay taxes on The automobile is of such tre mendous possibilities for damage to i ■ operty, to limb and life that it ,-hould not be~ permitted on highways, • xcept in care of those competent to handle it. This means more than anility to stop, start or steer a car. I*, means that , the representatives of .(he people in the legislature should protect the lives and properties of ;!- citizens by divorcing ^from car w. hiving, those whose years or judg ment are immature. South Carolina has the experience _ rt^jed in other states and their legis- 1 tionto guide them in needed legi-- 1 tion. They have also the statistics gathered liy our highway department as to the number and causes of acoi- REAL WINTER WEATHER REACHED BARNWELL AS PREDICTED SATURDAY' After several days of Summer-like warmth, the icy breath of old King Cold swept over this section Satur day night, bringing the coldest weather of the winter, thermometers in Barnwell registering several de grees below the freezing point Sun day morning and again Monday morn ing. Tile weather was cloudy Sunday and that night ruin and sleet began to fall. Monda^morning trees and housetops were covered with a coat ing of ice. Extremely cold weather has pre vailed throughout the- entire country for several days, the weather bureau stating that it is the worst freeze in a number of years. .. tX? . T' ^ j -J • I Ill N I <x ■ \ y „ truy, ^ v Handsome Barnwell Residence Completely Destroyed by Fire ANNOUNCING THE PRIZE M INNERS IN BOY’S CLUB WORK IN THIS COUNTY Considering all things, the Boy’s Club Work in Barnwell County has been very successful; that is, more interest taken by the boys, better club meetings and better reports made. In arriving at the ones that won prizes, there was a number of points to. take in to consideration; with the crops the largest yield counted so The former home of the late Major P. J. Drew, of this city, was complete ly destroyed by fire of unknown origin late Saturday nightr The blaze, which started in the second story, was discovered about 11 o’clock and in spite of the ...fact that the volunteer fire fighters soon had three streams of water playing on the burning build ing. the fire fanned by a high North wind, continued to spread from room, to room until the entire house was a roaring inferno. The firemen were further handicapped in their efforts Reception for Miss Atkinson. HANDSOME HOME BURNS TO GROUND. The above is a reproduction of the beautiful Marlboro Avenue residence which was completely destroyed b> fire Saturday night. LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS An affair of Christmas cheer was the shower given at the spacious home of Mrs. J. E. Harley, on Monday af ternoon, December 15th, by the Mis sionary Society of tlia Metpodist Church, in honor of Miss Johnnie At kinson, whose marriage to Mr. Gor die Page took place December Ibth. The guests were received by Mrs. A. C. Matthews and Mrs. J. Norman Dicks, while the bride’s book w:-s superintended by little Miss Stillwell, niece of the bride. After the guests had assembled, Miss Carrie Holman played Cham- inade’s “Air de Ballet,” following which. Miss Harriet Lucious and Mrs. P. A. Price sang “Until To-morrow," a Mexican Love Song. At this time Mrs. J. W. Pattepson requested Miss > Atkinson to read a notice she had received, which was a Blackville, S. C. Dec. 9, 1924.—Dear Santa: 1 will write and tell you what 1 want you to bring me this Christ mas. I am a little girl only 11 years old. I know times is hard but 1 want you not to bring me so much. 1 want a large white ball, a good story book, a pencil box with pencils and other things in it, and a box of choclaie candy. Hoping you a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Your little Girl, Addle Blume. P. S. Please don’t forget to bring me some tinsel and 3 candles and bring me a little piano too. a ruber dog Well I think I will clos For this time. From Mr. I). A. Dyches. Dear Santa—Please bring me a toy wagon sorrte fruit an also a ball an a little horse a horn an a little drum an please remember little hazel She wants a doll a little ring an Some fruit to an remember mv sister Irene She wants a pear of vases an some fruit to an also, remember by cousin Ethel She wants a pear of prett> vases to an some fruit From Briggs Dyches. Also remember my little Brother Dorris Dyches Bring him something. many points, the cheapness of the by rotten hose, which was unable to cost of making, the best exhibit and withstand the heavy pressure neces sary to throw water to the top of th- Blackville, S. C. Dec. 9, 1924.—Dear Santa: I am a little girl only 9 years (dd. I want to let you know what I Want for Christmas suppose you bring me a big doll, a little doll car- rage, and a lunch box and lots of tin- and also Bring me lots of fruit of all sel and 3 candles and some fruits and kind for times is so hard and I cant Blackville S C Dec 10 1924.—Dear old Sandie: I am a little Boy tW'» years old and want you to Bring me a billie wagon and a climb monkey summons to appear at “Cupid’*} , v Court.” This was arranged in 'the s P arkles ’> hoping you a merry Xmas ( get’any money, and please don’t for the popularity Contributed. t dents on our highways. These otfi- c’al statistics indicate the needed type <>•' legislation. Certain faejors must I - banished from.the public highways. Among these the first is the’ driver v no cares nothing for human lit’.', whether hi> own or others. This can done by licensing drivers as well cars. The plan who aspires todriv- u car on the puolic roads should - now that he not only knows how to manage his own car, but that h-‘ knows that others have rights the!" a- well as his own. Attach a suffi ce roads without a drivers’ license, just as we now have for hunting with- out a license. Whenevei a licensed driver feels that the taxpayers have built a public highway solely for his ii-e, and that others have only such lights there as his drink muddled, « r hare brained faculties can grant, that driver can lu- judicially warned, or as a more .severe penalty, have his driver’s license suspended or recalled. It is a paramount duty of the leg's- lature to make its public highways .safe for those who have a right to use them. They should see that on the highways there shall be equal rights for all, and special privileges for none. The legislation needed will not be passed at a single session of the legi* lature. That body can however take .some needed action to provide against property losses, and damage to life and liml». Too often there is no re dress for the man whose car is dam aged, or whose family is endangered by the reckless driver of another ea’’. This need is met in some states by the recommendation to the legisla- [ World War ture that before a license be issued "•pr a car that its applicant take out dining room, where stood on the cen ter table a glorious Christmas tree, resplendent with colored lights, and having at its base an array of sub stantial gifts, the profusion of which well attest to the bride-elect’s many friends. During the’ unwrapping of the last package, “O Promise Me” was sung by Mrs. Moseley, and throughout th»* afternoon many other musical num- * bers were given. A delightful ice course was served by Miss Pauline Richardson and Mrs. Lonnie Richardson. Delicious green and white mints were served by little Miss Clara Sue Matthews. In hid- and a happy New Year, girl, Estelle Blume. Your little Blackville, S. C. Dec. 9, 1924.—Dear Santa: 1 am a little ]?<>>' only 2 years 1 old and I am going to get my sister to write for me. I want a little wag on to pull, a shovel and bucke and a little boy doll. Hoping you a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year, Your little baby, Lennie Blume. P. S...Please don’t forget me, Santa, and bring me some candy and fruits too. Blackville, S. C. Dec. 9, 1924.—Dear Santa: I am going to write and tell vou what I want for Xmas. I am a get my little Still W. P. Junior Hilda S C. Dei*. 4, 1924.—Dear San ta Clause: I am going to write you a few lines telling you what 1 want for Christmas as it is almost here. I want k air rifle a foot ball and lots of Fruit. I am not going to ask for murh as there is 'so many children, please remember my Brothers an sisters.— From Wilber Dyches. ding farewell 1 , thi> bride-elect, in grav-. ious and pleasant manner, thanked In ' on ^ ’’ ' tal> I ''ant a her friends for their thoughtfulness,J ‘ in( ^ ! ' orru ta i' s » ** knif* which was but should all miss her greatly. About fifty ladies, many of whom were from Blackville enjoyed the after noon’s festivity, which attested eto a lots l reminder that tluiy • of fireworks, sparkles and some fruits. Hoping you a Merry Xmas. Your lit tle boy, Mari^nRJunje. ^ j Blackville, S. C. Dec. 9. 1924.—Dear Santa: How is you and Mrs. Santa getting on this Xmas, fine I hope. I am going to tell you what I want for Xmas. I want a pistol and some caps. of Miss Atkinson.— Boy Shot While Hunting. I- Leighton Morris, the twelve-year old son of the late Mr. Charlie Morris, accidently shot himself in the foot while ’possum hunting on the nighi of Dec. 11th in company with Ruby Delk and McCoy Morris. The boys were standing around a fire near Ray’s crossing over the Salkehatchie. Leigh ton stood with the gun barrel resting on his foot. In some manner thf weapon was discharged, one toe be ing shot off and another injured by the Joad:— f i 4 Barnwell, S. S. Dec. 16 1924—Dear Santa—1 am going to tell you what I want for Xmas 1 want a doll and a tea set fruit and candy fire works dont forget my brother Cullis he wants a wagon and fire works. Your little girl—Myrtle Still. 5 Hilda. S. C. Dec. 9—Dear Santa: the best record made, all counting so much each The winners are as follows:—- Corn—First prize, $10.00 cash, won by Cecil Weimortz, of Elko, who made a yield of 84 bushels and 20 "pounds of corn on one acre. Second—$u00 cash, won by Ruby Creech, of Olar, R. F. T)., yield 69 3-4 bushels. Third—$5.00 cash, won by Jack f \ Morris, of Olar, R. F. 1).. yield 59 bushels. Best ten ‘ it nibit—?4 Oo '••uh, ’.'case Harley, "of Barnwel’ Cotton Club. First prize—$10.00 cash, won >y Byrnes Huggins, of Barnwell. Second—$5.00 cash, won by Bernice Still, of Barnwell. Best record of work done for the year—Perry dowers, of Williston, $5. Pig Club, »* First prize—$10.00 cash, Freddy McKerley, of Elko. Second—$6.00 cash, Ruby Creech, of Barnwell. Third—$4.00 .cash, William McKer- ley, of Elko. —^-r^ Prize money was donated as fol lows: $25.00 by Homo Bank of Barn well; Western Carolina Banks of Barnwell and Blackville, Bank of Kline, and Bank of Williston donated $10.00 each. We thank them.—H.<«. Bolyston, County Agent. ► From Far Away Wisconsin. v . One of the nicest letters received by The People this Christmas was from Miss Martha Ann Green, the eleven- ve.ar old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. * ' F urman U. Green, of Milwaukee, Wis., and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Green, of Dunbarton, En closed therewith were a photograph of this very pretty young lady and a money order to renew her daddy’s subscription . Miss Green wrote the editor the following interesting let ter: Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find $1.00. Will you please renew my Daddy’s subscription for The Barn well People? For my Daddy likes to building. Sparks were showered o;: the roofs of houses in that section of the city, hut fortunately they wen damp from a rain earlier in the day and the loss was confined to the on* 1 residence. This handsome home, which was one of the “show places” of Barnwell, was built about 35 years ago by the late (’apt. J. W. Woodward for the late Attorney General G. Duncan Bellinger. After passing through the hands of several owners, it was pur chased a number of years ago by Major Drew, who had it remodeled throughout. » After his death. th»* property was sold to Mr. Willis Brown ing, who disposed of it a short time ago to Mr. S. E. Moore, of Snelling. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. \ \ ’j The fire alarm was sounded again about nine o’clock Sunday morning and it was found that the ruins, which had been smouldering all night, had broken out afresh. _ It is not known at this time whether or not the present owner will re build. Atkinson-Page. Please bring me a doll and fruit and have his Home Paper every week and anything else that you want me to | is pleased to get it. have and please do not forget my teacher Miss Rosa Odom and bring her something I am only 6 years old and am going to school and like it We are going to have a Xmas and come. Your little fine. a knife, a* lots of fireworks, sparkles, | tree besure and some fifiaits. Hoping you a Merrv | pirl—^Bessie Mae Hutto Xmas. Your little boy, Aaron Blime Blackville £ C Dec 10 1924.—Dear old Santie: 1 am a little girl only 7 year old I am in the second grade Christmas is almost here and I want you to bring a doll set of dishes doM carage and lots of fruit that all 1 am going to ask for as I no you have oth er little children to go to see. sincere ly Leila Still. ’ J ; Blackville S C Dec 10 1924.—Dear sufficient tjj cover any loss of /Sandie: I affi a Httle boy-six years old and Christmas is allmost here 1 want you to remember me 1 want some fire crackers — shot gun bond property, limb, or life occasioned by his car. The damages are to be re covered through ordinary channels of the coui^s. When the body of safe and sahe car drivers refuse to support with their votes their representatives who "ill not provide the needed legisla tion. then the highways will be safe. At present they are almost as danger ous as the front'lirie trenches in th * This legislation will come eventually, why not now? An Automobile Owner. Vance, S. C. Nov 28 1924—Dear Santa 1 am a little girl nine years old. I wish you wood bring me a mama doll, and som fire works and fruit and some candy. I have a little niece six mounth old, and her name is Joyle Parker. I wish you would bring her a rubber doll, and X have a little sister seven years old and -she said to^ tell you to bring her a mama doll like mine, and a rubber ball and some fin* work and fruit and candy and her name is Christine Hutto, from Cav- ine Hutto. “My Grandpa fought in ’68, mv Daddy in ’98; now I have joined the “Girl Scouts” to stand by the Flag they won.” ""Miss Green’s photograph shows her in the girl scout uniform axul holdings the flag of which she is so proud. A- far as the editor is able to judge, sh* is a true daughter of old Barqvfell County, in spite of (m perhaps be cause of) the fact that she. lives in the cold Northwest. Honor Roll of Kline School. lots of shells to hunt during the holi days and lots of fruit also Will not ask for much for times are so hardr Fondly, Harold Still. Hilda S C dec 4, 1924.—Dear Sanda Cht'istmas is nerly hear and I thot I lines to let you hear from me. I wank a rifle and all so I want a Boz of can- day a Baby doll and I "apt a fut bll and I want a trvciele and all so I want Blackville, S. C: Dec 15 1924—Dear • Santa Claus—1 am not asking for much this time you can bring toys fruits and fire works along with you for me 1 am the age of 3 years old T hope it does not snow so you can visit all the little girls and boys home please bring what I ask for dont for get my mother and father.—A’ouis trulv—Willie E. Owens. (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE) First Grade—J. F. Ready, Mamie Sue Padgett, Henry Moody, Myrtle Creech. — Second Grade—Jack Sanders, Jes- sie Sanders, Hughlow Creech, Otis Sanders. Third Grade—Lloyd Moody, Marie Sanders, Minnie Padgett, Lois San- ders. • Fourth Grade—Lucy Braxton, Irene Jrfffison, Thomas Hogg. Woodrow Sanders, Lonnie Stevenson. * Fifth Grade—Virgie Mae Moodv, Oneda Moody, Elizabeth Sanders. Sixth Grade—Billy Bradley, Mary Hogg, Louise Johnson, Mildred Lewis, Lucy Sanders, George Sanders. Eighth Grade—Ben Harley, Mary Moody, Eugene Ready. Gladys Lee, Mildred Thomas, Melvin Moody. Ninth Grade—Lyly Mae Thomas An affair of much interest was the wedding of Miss Johnnie Atkinson, daughter of Rev. J. C. Atkinson, D. D., pastor of the Barnwell Methodist Church, to Hon. Cordie Page,' the in coming Assistant Attorney General of South Carolina, which took place at 3 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, De cember 16th, at the Methodist church. The church never looked livelier, with its decorations of Southern Smi- lax, pine and holly and considerable taste was exercised here with crystal candelabrae and white tapers, simple, but elegant. It was under the com- - petent supervision of Mrs. T. 4- Lewis. The light of the afternoon sun was excluded and th t . mellow light pervad ed the sylvan decorations. At a few minutes to 3 o’clock the ushers, Messrs. W. J. Lemon and C. Keys Sanders, lighted the candles in the chancel. Mrs. S. B. Moseley then sang “At Dawning,” at the conclusion of which, Miss Amelia McNab played Lohengrin’s Wedding March. Little Miss Jam* Stillwell of Atlanta, Ga., niece of the bride, entered, bearing flhe ring in a white rosebud. The bride, bearing a gorgeous bouquet of white roses, entered on the arm of the groom. The bride’s father. Dr. At kinson, performed the ceremony, af ter which the couple left by automo bile for a destination not revealed. The bride never looked lovelier in a biown satin-back crepe dress, .trim med in brown fur, with a becomin.t spring hat to match, which only en hanced her beauty. Littlp Miss Jane Stillwell was dain tily attired in pink crepe and she was a veritable little cupid. Miss Atkinson will be greatly miss ed in our community as her work in our midst and her influence was high ly appreciated and her place will he hard to fill. She has a charming per sonality. ——> . -i ‘Mr. Page is the Tmcoming Assis tant Attorney Geneial of South Caro lina, has practiced law in FWi‘e nt ’ e and Conway, and is a lawyer of abili ty. He also takes an active part In church affairs. They have thereat wishes of their numerous friends.—■ Contributed- Advertise in THE PEOPLE. REMEMBER: The People’s Special DoUar-a-Year Offer Will Be Withdrawn January 1, 1925. Renew Your Subscription NOW! i i I •