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VED UMFOIM DmmiKm SundaySchool 1 I W^nn ? 57 Years Ago—Barnwell Then and /./ ( ^ f f h ® v V p - ?• ^JTZWATER. d.d. Dmw a,s: ^ -.i,. s Lesson for January 10 FIVE men believe ON JESUS GO?n°^v TEXT - John 1:35-49. of God whl^h E * X J~® eh0ld the Laml > world-J h „ h , „*' t 1 V ! h s ,W *>' ,he •« J ™J MA . RY TO!>I C-Fiv, Men Follow LVTERMEmyVTE AND SENIOR TOP- Yav£ n ZJX? F,ndln * Jesus. IcI^rV^ 0 . PE °f le AND adult top- ic Bringint; Other* to Christ Rnn^?? 1 , the testlmon y of John the Baptist, his disciples were pointed to esus. Jhis same testimony he gave the previous day. 1. Two of John's Disciples Followed Jesus Cw. 35-37). As a result of the P.aptist’s testi mony, twb of his disciples left him and followed Jesus. One of these was Andrew (v. 40) and presumably the .other was John. When the Baptist Pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God, the long-expected Messiah, these dis ciples -sought further acquaintance with Jesus. In view of John's request, they looked upon the Lord. This look -was sufficient to induce them to fol low t Jesus. When they looked they believed. The proof, *of their belief was their following after Him. John speaks, the disciples hear arid follow. The whole plan of salvation Is wrapped up in this simple testimony and action. ■* II. The Two Disciples Abiding With Jesus (vv. 38, 39). L Jesus’ QuesUon <▼. 38). When Jesus saw the disciples following Him, He Inquired, “What seek ye?” 2. The Disciples' Reply (v. 39). They by Inquiring *a- to His dwelling-place: 'Their reply showed their desire to go apart pri vately where they could disclose Jhelr hearts to Him. Knowiug their hearts, .He Invited them to His place of abode; therefore, for the remainder of that day. they held sweet Intercourse with the Master. III. The Disciples Bringing Others to Jesus (vv. 40-40). The very genius of Christianity Is self-propagation. The usual method Is to begin with those nearest us, home folk and relatives and pass out to ever-widening circles. The disciples who were with Jesus in blessed fel lowship, went at once to tell others of the priceless treasure they have found. 1. Andrew Brings Deter (vv. HV42). This is a beautiful example of broth erly affection, expressing Itself in bringing unoliier to Christ, How can a true brother who has found Christ 'k> aught but go and tell his brother? The beat place to begin our testimony for Christ Is among our kinsfolk (Luke 8:39). When Andrew bad witnessed to Deter, be brought him to Jesuft where be could £l»enk with Him per sonally. 2. Dhilip Bringing Nathanael (vv. 43-40). Christ found Dhilip the follow ing day as He would go forth into Galilee. Dhilip followed Him In re sponse to n i»ersonal Invitation. As soon an Christ found him, Dhilip found Nathanael and witnessed to him con cerning the messiahship of Jesus. He said unto him: “We have found Him, qf ytrom Jjlqaeif in tt^p law, and the prophets did write, Jesus of Naza reth’’ (v. 45). Cliri-t is the sum and substance of the Old Test amen ti Na thanael was somewhat skeptical, but he was honest. Dhilip had the wisdom not to argue with him, hut brought him to Jesus. It is frequently unwise to rebuke the skeptical for their luck of faith.* The,better way is to Invite them to put Christ to a test. IV. Nathanael Seeing and Hearing Jesus, Testifies—of His Divinity (vv. 47-49).. As- soon as Nathanael 'Ward and saw Jesus all his doubts rolled away. Jesus, proved that He was the omnipo tent One. We do not know what Na thanael, was doing under the tig-tree. Derliaps he was praying for heavenly light and guidance, but Jesus saw him. He was evidently sincere, tie who Is willing to be led and to do shall surely, come into the light (John 7:17). [He whd acts upon the light given shall see greater things (vv. 50, 51). Angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man, with the open heavens, show that Jesus Christ Is the means of communication between earth and heaven (Heb. 10:19, 20; Eph. 2:18; Gen. 28:12). This narrative concern ing the experiences of the first dis ciples exhibits the following stages of Christian experience: 1. Hearing about Jesus (▼. 36). 2. Looking upon Jesus (v. 36). I. Following Jesus (v. 37). 4. Abiding with Jesus (T. 39). 5. Witnessing for Jesus (vv. 41-4ft). _ •. Bringing others to Jesus. Recollections of William Me Nab, Merchant, Accountant, Insurance Writer and Banker. —14* :r ~ (These “recollections” . of my friend, McN^b, were handed tnq to edit before going to the printer; but fm reading the manuscript I could not see where “editing” would not mar the narrative. as written. In ifs present shape it stands for just what it is, a plain,-unvarnished tale of events of the past five or six decades as they applied to Barnwell, and. as they pre sent themselves to the author r s"highly retentive memory. They will be read with wide and absorbing interest, and convince the large circle of Peo ple-Sentinel readers that dur friend McNab adds the talent of a pleasing narrator to his numerous other ex cellent .Jarid engaging qualities.— U. JAY.) I came to Barnw'ell, this dear de- lightful town, in the fall of 18<i8, re maining until the Spring of 1871. During that time I became^ quite Barnwell about seven in the morning and returning as soon after two as possible. The return of Jim Roby in the afternoon with the mail was the event of the day, everybody congre gating at the Post Office for their mail. The old Charleston Courier was the only daily paper and had few subscribers, the result being that copies were passed- from hand to hand. *. The only public well house occu pying the space near which the Con federate monument now stands, was used as a public market to which peo ple from the country brought their meat for sale. The only cotton gin was owned by Genl. Hagood and stood near where the Methodist Parsonage now stands. Merchants in those days bought quan tities of seed cotton and I well re member the General’s yoke of big familiar with-the town* a nd its peo- oxen coming to town day after day pie, and my memory being good as thiring the season, hauling the seed feet behind home base and taught the ball on the bound. Chest pro* tector and face masks were unknown, likewise mitts ana gloves.' After playing another match game with the Blackville club on our own grounds a large banquet was served at the Patterson house hotel which w’as the last meeting of the season, and the final demise of the Club. ’' At this time Mr. J. .C. ^Buckingham was Poatmastef, and Jim Rouey: still brought the mqil, very few changes having been’ made, either in the town .or its people. I again left the town and did not return until January, 1878, and have been fiCre ever since. v ' c •- ' • • • i- ....—' It was during this 'yWr that the present Court House was commenced. The contract to build this was given to Capt. J. W. Woodward, a native and resident of the county. The Capt, was country raised, and Rad njever had a building contract before this, but was the successful bidder over several competitors. < I do not recall who was th$ archi tect, but the specifications were imper- " .V « •• fectly drawn, as after a sufficient amount of brick had been placed on the ground (the brick were all hauled by wagon from Elko) the Commis sioners called on the contractor to know why he did not begin work. The Captain asked them if t they wish ed- hhn to lay the foundation of the new building * op the ruins of the old building,' which Was amass of old brick mortar and (CONTINUED ON 7TH PAGE-) regards the past, I am able at this late day to name the people and the residences they occupied. To give the names here would occupy too much space. However, the white popula tion at that time numbered two hun dred rvxty-five, and the dwellings oc cupied by them numbered si*ty-five. General Sherman passed through thw town on hi. march trom*At’anta to the sea, and in passing destvoyed the Court House, store buildings and offices. Very few, if any, dwellings were burned. The- only‘ store buildings not burned were Brown’s row,' extending from the corner upon which stands the Bank of Western Carolina to the corner of Dicks’ Garage. This corner building still stands, though having been exposed to three fires, the first being the Walker Ho tel burned by Sheman’s army. ' The next by the burning of the adjacent building in the row. * The Court House having been.de stroyed, Cour^ was held in the Pres- byt*rian Church, Jury rooms having been built on’the rear. The public offices were housed in two buildings, one. of which still stands, known as the Lancaster building, on the cor ner of Main and Marlboro Streets. The other was what vva* then known as the Fowke house, and stood where the stables of Charlie Brown now stands. On Marlboro Street there wafbut one house, known as the._Bellinger house, being on the lot now occupied by the residence of T. M. Boulware. The Mayor of the town was Capt. J. S. Brown, who occupied the office foV a number of years. The County officers were Sheriff, Col. N. G. W. Walker; Clerk, W. A. Nearland; Treasurer, I. N. Teague; Judge of Probate, Ben Nearland; School Commissioner, W. Joyce Mix- cotton to the gin, the usual price for ginning being the seed. This was be fore the introduction of iron ties, and bales were hound with rope. There and Accomplishing Things To think we are able, is almost to be so; to determine on attainment. Is frequently attainment Itself.. Live Near to God Live near to God and so all things will appear small to you in compari son with eternal realities. From Lowest Depth From the lowest depth there la a path to lb« loftiest height—Cariyl* son.^ The stores on Brown’s row were: J. C. Buckingham. S. W. Johnson,"?! S. Shuck, S. N. Bellinger and A. P. Manville. Two hotels or ' boarding houses were in operation w r ith Bars attached. One''of these boarding places was operated by Mr~. Charles Pechman, whose house was at the North end of Jackson Street. Mr. Pechrpan was one of the well-to-do citizens of the town, was of a generous disposition and always responded to calls for as sistance to any worthy cause. It was he who gave the Methodist Church the lot upon which to build. The Court House and Masonic Hall having been destroyed, .there was no 4 1 suitable hall in which to hold darile- ing parties, though an occasional dance was. given in the ball room of private - residences. There was a passable good string band composed of colored men, whom I distinctly remember as though they were with us today:—Tony Robinson, Coot Glover, Isaac Green and Frgd Nix. * • - • * ' The latter was also the only bar ber in town, and at times did a thrive ing business. ^ - The Post Office was Heated in a little shack on what is now Wall Street. The Postmaster was Jno. W. Freeman, who wore a high beaver hat in which he kept most of hii stock of stamps, and one could meet him anywhere on the Street and buy stamps. The only public means of com munication with the outside world was by hack or stage plying be tween Barnwell and Blackville. This old bus was drawn by two skinny old horses 'driven by one Jim Roby, who was quite a character in his day. The trip to and from Blackvilie oc cupied seven houi^s, the hack leaving ■ >. was no market for cotton here merchants and farmers hauled cot ton to Blackville, and shipped it to cotton factors in Charleston. Nearly all business of any kind was done through cotton factors. Or- dets for groceries, dry goods, farm ing implements and such were or dered through the factor. If a iff an wanted a Setter dog, the factor got "the order Yur tf. — There- being no banks here,, drafts were drawn on one’s Factor, with whom he Rad arranged to finance his crop. * There was no popular swimming pool here, but the “old Ford” at Tur key Creek served the purpose, inas much as the privilege was free and all the boys availed themselves of it. There was hardly a man or boy in the whole town who could not swim. The old men also were fond of the creek. I well remember going to the creek at the bridge with Maj. Maher, Mr. Geo. Duncan, Mr. James Aldrich, and Capt. Sid 'Brown. I don’t know whether or not these old boys could swim, but ttiey certainly liked to play in the water. •Mr. Duncan, I well remember, al ways carried with Mm on these oc casions, a tin pan* in which to wash his feet before dressing. Although the Masonic Hall had been burned and their records des troyed, the lodge still continued to function, and held their regular com munications. in Pechman’s building. There was no other organization in town except the churches, whose building were not burned. The Baptist Church had the Rev, L. H. Shuck as Pastor. The Presby terian Church had no resident j^stor, but of the brightest liims of the denomination heW -xeniRb# Tftfc' ' ChiircR ' fHW CHW' up time: Among the noted preachers were Dr. Palmer, Dr. Girardeau, Dr. Boggs and others. The lawyers of the day were Judge A. P. Aldrich, Mr. Jas. Aldrich, Maj. J. J. Maher, who later became Judge of this Circuit, I . M. Hudson, • and Robert Aldrich, who became Judge. These men were learned in law, and men of the strictest integrity.. The Solicitor was Col Fred-Gantt, who was of a jolly disposition and always injected- some humor in his address to the jury. The juries be ing composed lagely of ignorant colored men, this line was perhaps more effective than an, application of law and facts. I left Barnwell in the spring of 1871, and did not return until three years later, therefore, I cannot say anything about the old town during the period of my abence. It was during the year 1874 that’ I was, instrumental in organizing a Base Ball Club, the first in the county. We "ordered two bats, a ball and a baseball guide by telegraph from New York, and in a short time we began to practice. After getting in shape wd sent a challenge to the Graham’s (now Denmark) club and played a match game with. them. I do not recall the score but I know it was somewhere in the twenties. Our club held its meeting in the Fonke building in the Clerk’s office, Col. J. D. Allen being 1 • the r President, though not a ball player. As I recall only two members of this club are now living', Jim Ry&n who was our pitcher, and myself who held the job of short stop. 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