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mm. s >n - /•' ■ .. ^ ^ * ■ OmaAL KIWSPAFEB OF BABNWBLL OQUHTT." < t *U you want moacyv we hare it— If you have uieiey,' we Waht BL" HOME BANK. OF BAfcNWftuT VOLUME XLIX. it ConsobdatH Juna 1, 1125. ‘Just Like a Member of the Family” BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 1STH, 1»M. BARNWELL COUNTTS BESt A MOST POPULAR NEWSPAPER. ALL BOMB PRINT. NUMBER ST. CRIMINAL COURT CONVENES MAY 24 JUDGE HAYNE F. RICE, OF AIKEN TO PRESIDE I Mafiatrat^s Are Requested to Seed All Warrants for Coming TqTm to Clerk. iiuay, Jiiwy . Rice, of of th< arors for of int re drawn ^ Mr. f The May term of the Court of General Sessions for Barnwell Coun ty will convene here on Monday, May 24th, with Judge Hayne F Aiken, presiding. Petit jurors the approaching term were Monday of this week. Mr. R. L. Bronson, Clerk of Court, requests that the various Magistrates in the county send him all warrants for the coming term as soon as possible. The list of petit jurors is as follows: J. M. Burckhalter, Dunbarton. J. G. Owen^ Barnwell. ; T. O. Woodward, Greens Academy. N. D. Coclin, Barnwell. W. E. Kitchings, Elko. W. A. Fickling, Blackville. , Jerome Martin, Blackville. Willie Harley, Hercules. Jas. H. Lancaster, Barnufell. B. L. Peeples, Ellenton. L. E. Morningstar, Barnwell. John B. Harley, Williston. G. V. Carroll, Asheleigh. J. O. Walker, San Hill. L. C. Fouke, Red Oak. Horace E. Ray, Friendship. Willie L. Baxley, Reedy Branch. L. B. Creech, Hercules. Marion Wise, Mt. Calvary. S. Creech, Blackville. ^ B. F. Gardner, Healing Springs. J. L. Creech, Big Fork. B. L. Easterling, Barnwell. V. L. Nevils, Blackville. T. J. Attaway, Barnwell. G. C. Best, Jr., Kline. N. H. Blume, Williston. A. E. Corley, Joyce Branch. G. G. Rountree, Meyer’s Mill. T K. Bolen, Barnwell. Clarendon Black, Reedy Branch. ,W. L. Harvey, Morris. Clyde Bolen, Elko. Jackson Sanders, Barnwell. W. H. Birt, Blackville. Joseph Ashley, Four Mile. Brown Announces for Judge of Probate ••*■■*■■■■» /Vr’- Elsewhere in this issue of The Peo- .. . ** - .*. ple-Sentinel will be found the formal announcement of Mr. Forest S. Brown, of this city, for the office of Judge of Probate for Barnwell I County, to succeed Jtidge John K. ] Snelling, the* present incumbent. As CUCUMBER MARKET TO BE PROVIDED AT BARNWELL Success of Local Asparagus Association Shows .What Can Be Done Along This Line.—Large Acreage in Cokes . Makes Local Market Imperative. Local Shriners to Attend Ceremonial * The Shriners of Barnwell and other towns iri this section are lookinf for ward with pleasure to the ceremonial session of Alee Temple, which is to be held in Augusta tomorrow (Fri day), at which time and place quite a nuiriber of novices will cross the hot sands of the desert. Alee Temple is famous for the excellence of'its in itiation and local Shriners avail themselves of every opportunity to attend a ceremonial. Auto Cushion Stolen. hief of Police J. B. Ross reports that thieves are becoming rather daring in the city in as much ao hys automobile cushion was stolen from his car which was parked near the Bang of Western Carolina on Monday night while he was in atten dance at the regular meeting of city council. Book Club Meets. -• The Book Club met last week at the home of Mrs. A. A. Lemon, with tylrs. W. J. Lemon as hostess. The meeting was a very interesting and entertaining one and after the busi ness session delightful refreshments were served. Announce Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Easterling an- ■nounce tfie engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Mr. M. K Hale, of Logan, W. Va., the mar Mr. Brown is probably better known to the people of Barnwell, among whom .he has made his home for many years, than he is to the voters the county at large, a few words introduction may not be amias. Brown firsjt came to Barnwell in 1912 to accept a position as book keeper with the , Barnwell Lumber Co. For two years during the war he worked in Columbia, returning to Bamwe.ll to accept a position as bookkeeper for Vickery Bros, when they opened a garage here. He has been with this firm since that time. This is not Mr. Brown’s first entry into the arena of politics, he having been elected several years ago as a member of the local Board of Aider- men. He is an officer in the local Masonic lodge. ——'* A number of years ago he married Miss Emma Bessinger, of the Olar section, who at that time was book keeper for the Farmers Union Mer cantile Co. Mr. ferown has always been regard ed as a very efficient bookkeeper and enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquain tances. He promises an efficient ad ministration of the affairs of the Judge of Probate’s office should he be, elected. Series of Auto Accidents'. A cucumber market will be provided at Barnwell to take care of thje large acreage planted by farmers in this immediate section, and the success of the local asparagus asso- ciatioiAin marketing that crop having shown what what can 'be done aloftg this line when the people of Barnwell put their shoulders to the wheel. A short time ago, The People-Sen tinel published a letter from the J. B. Mixson Brokerage Co., of Wau- chula,. Fla., stating that they, would have buyers here this summer and local poeple should— and doubtless will-—cooperate with them in every way, A page advertisement in this issue —contributed by the Town of Barn well and various local business houses upon Die solicitation of Mr. C. Keys Sanders, who is taking a^ great inter est in the movement—tells of the es- taiblishment of a cucumber market here. The splendid public spirit dis played by Mr. Sanders and the whole hearted cooperation accorded by the business people augurs well for the success of the market and no stone should be left unturned to make it the success that it deserves. For years practically the entire edeuniber crop of Barnwell has been marketed at Blackville, principally for the reason that the bulk of the crop was grown in and aroupd that town, i'Of recent years, however, the acreage, in Barnwell’s territory has steadily grown and has reached such proportions as to make it almost im perative that a market be provided hew for the farmers, as considerable time anti men?y are lost in trucking cukes to Blackville. In discussing the matter with a farmer of the Galilee section Satur day, the hope was expressed to the writer that the effort will meet with success, as the trip to Barnwell with a load of cucumbers can be made in about half the time that it would take to drive to Blackville. In addition to serving the farmers in this immediate territory, Barnwell offers the buyers exceptional shipping facilities, in that shipments from here reach the Northern markets practically 24 hours quicker. Blackville will not be hurt by the establishment of a market here, as the cuke acreage adjacent to that town is sufficiently large to justify a live market there also. With a good start a towards the marketing of asparagus and splendid watermelon apd cotton markets al ready established, there’s no reason whatever why Barnwell can’t have a cucumber market secqjjiyp none. Let’s have it. Many Announce for Municipal Office* The announcement of six candidates for Alderman and one for Commis sioner of Public Works will be found elsewhere in this issue of The People- Sentinel. A full ticket is now in the field for Mayor and Aldermen, while two candidates are seeking the office of Commissioner. Those announcing for Aldermah this week are Messrs. E. D. Peacock, fl. P. Compton, X. E. Davis, Morde- cai M. Mazursky, G. M. Hogg and J. Norman Anderson, the first three seeking reelection. This is the first entry of Messrs. Mazursky, Hogg and Anderson into the political arena but all of them are too well known to the voters of -Barnwell, to need any intro duction at the hands of this paper. The candidate for Commissioner is Mr. B. S. Moore, who is opposing Mr. E. W. Hlman for reelection. The latter made his formal announcement last week and a lively race between these two gentlemep is being antici- psted. It is hardly probable that there will be any opposition to Mr. W. D. Har ley for Mayor and the above named candidates for Alderman. RECALLS TO MIND DEEDS OF HEROES DR. DANIEL 8FRAKS AT MKHOR- 1AL BXHRCiIeS. J Large Crewd of Veterans Attend the FIftl«th Annual V ■ : Celebration. Riah Mas Attends Picnic. A series of automobile accidents occurred near Barnwell Saturday night, in which negroes and mules were the participants and sufferers. One of these occurred on the Barn- well-Elko highway, when an auto mobile ran into the rear of a wagon loaded with negroes, causing the team of mules to run away and dash into another car. Several negroes were more or less seriously injured and the mules suffered cuts. Another a ccident occurred on the Barnwell-Ellenton highway, two cars colliding near the residence of Mr. J. W. Patterson. Monday morning a Ford touring car turned turtle on the Denmark road, near the outskirts of this city. * J . » c ■ History of the Barnwell Church : : : By Dr. W, M. Jones, Pastor V.2 Semi-Annual Meeting Held Here Saturday « On Saturday afternoon. May 8th, the somi-annual meeting of the Coun cil of Farm Women for Bamweell County was held at the Rest Room in the Court House and a very large and enthuiastic meeting was had; All six clubs of the county were well rep resented and 41 women were present On this occasion Miss BesSie Kar- wai* called to order and invocation by Dr. W. M. Jones, the minutes of the last meeting were read and the roll was called. The women were very fortunate in having with them on this occasion Miss Beessie Har per, District Agent, who gave a splendid talk on what a Council can do. After this instructive as well as interesting talk, a round table dis cussion was had *nd plans made for the work for the year. One very interesting feature was added this year, that of planning a Thanksgiving box to be sent to the Carlisle Court ney home in Columbia, each club woman furnishing one quart of can ned fruit or vegetables for this box, which will be packed in Barnwell on the day set apart for the next Coun cil meeting—October 18th—and later sent to the Home in time for Thanks giving. Each community in which a club is riage to be solemnized in June. No “ 10 have a P l *y ground to be cards. Services at Presbyterian Church. There will be services at the Barn well Presbyterian Church Sunday af ternoon as follows: Sunday school at 8:80 and preaching by Dr. H. R. Murchison at 4:80 o'clock. Card af Thanks. I wish to thank my friends, both white and Colored, for their assis tance in preventing my house from being destroyed by fire recently. Elliott Bellinger. known as the “Community Play Ground. Another feature whs the naming of each home and'farm and the beautification of that home. Com mittees were appointed to assist the Demonstration Agent in plans for the County Fair, Health Contest and Short Course for girls. . After a fplendid meeting the en tire body of women repaired to the United Be and 10c Store, where each received an 18 x 40 Congofeum rug, donated by the manager of this store, a!! of which was much appreciated by the Council members! Advertise in The People-Sentinel In the main the Baptists in Barn well County have been more intet ested in making than in lecerding history. The old minute books in which were recorded the matters which occupied their business con ferences are in the main lost or de stroyed. The older heads in the church passed away without hand ing down to their children the records of church events in which they par ticipated. So it comes about that the historical material for the Barn well Baptist Church is .fragmentary. According to the inscription on its church bell, which has followed the church in its successive reconstruc tions, the church was organized in 1802, in the same year'that Louisiana was ceded to France by Spain, and Napbieon was made first Consul for life. No record is found which will show the names of its founders, al though theif.3 is evidence in / the court records that the church wae in corporated in 1804. ‘ The earliest au thentic records of the church is an old minute book, which dates from April 4th, 1812, as the first recorded conference in this book. It is how ever preceded by a .rough sketch on the cover which shows a very primU tive and modest’ floor plan of its building. Then comes a church covenant which was in force in the church at that time, and deserves a place in the life of today. “A Covenant, for the Barnwell y Baptist Church. “We whose names are underwrit ten, having been baptized upon a Profession of our faith in Christ and believing it to be our duty to walk in all the ordinances of the Gospel, do declare our belief in all of the doc- t -ines of the old and new Testaments, preferring the explanations of them by the authors of the Baptist Con fession of faith, and such as;agree with them, tc any that we have seen. And we pre sensible that our con duct arid conversation loth in the church and in the world, ought to correspond with the Sublime and holy system of divine truth. To exercise a conscience void of oflbnce toward God and man, be so berly, righteously, and piously in this world, endeavoring by all law ful means to promote the peace and welfisra of society in general, we consider these as important and in dispensable duties. As to our regard to each other in church communion, we feel ourselves bound to walk in all humility and brotherly love, to witch over each other's conversation, to stir up one another to love and good works; not forgetting the as sembling of ourselves together as often as we have opportunity to worship God according to Hia re vealed word; and when cases require, such measures to warn, instruct, en treat, rebuke and admonish in the spirit of meekness according to the I rules of the gospel; at the .same time we think ourselves obliged to sympa thize with each other in all condi tions, bearing with each other’s weak ness and imperfections. We view absolutely necessary to our peace and prosperity and the honor of God to carefully maintain a strict gospel discipline. All which duties together with those that rcfcpect the most peaceful conduct toward all that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity and zeal according to knowledge for the propagation of the Gospel, we engage to perform according to our humble belief through the gracious assistance of God, while we both ad mire and adore the grace that has given us a name in His bouse, so much better than sons and daughters. “In testimony of our unanimous consent to the aforesaid doctrines, duties and covenant we now cheer fully subscribe our names." Jennings O’Benqon, David Stokes, William Browning, John Sanders, Sr., David Arlidge, George Mix, Harriet C. O’Bannon, Lewis M. Brown, Dar ling Peebles, Samuel Still, Sr., Charley Still, Sarah Allen, Elizabeth Brown, Hannah Patterson, Jane Us- sery, Mary Ussery, Elizabeth Stokes, Keziah Davis, Elizabeth Wray, Cath erine Still Then w# attended the Meyers Mill cue and picnic Apr. 30th. A section we have been visiting for 38 years tnd we think every time it gets better and while some of the. leaders have passed away we find others competent and willing In their places we are sure now that we never witnessed such a day in as much as we never heard politics, Liquor the Weather or any thing else discussed never heard a cuss word or anyone even aay Raka. We never saw such a big crowd of well mannered people nor so many pretty accomodating women and girls and so we still hold to the claim that people are getting better and more generous as ths days go by. It is always a great pleasure to us to see the kind and tender care shown the heroes who wore the Dray feeling that a few more dtort years and the last of them will cross over the River and answer the last Roll Call. Riah Mas. Bamberg, May 7.—The 50th annual celebration of the River j Brdge Me morial and Monuments! asaociatkn was held on the association’s grounds southern part of Bamberg County about 20 miles from this city today. A large crowd of Veterans and people from Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton and Allendale Counties wae present. The program under the pavilion was opened by a musical concert by the Carlisle school orchestra with invocation by the Rev. J. W. Daniel, D. D., of Bam berg. Dr. L. A. Hartzog, of Olar, presi dent ( of thb ’association, made aome very appropriate remarks at this time after which a quartet from Bamberg sang. This quartet and the Carlisle (orchestra supplied several mnffbeni on the program. When the roll was called of the Veterans it was found that eight had passed away since the last meeting a year ago. Dr. J. W. Daniel, chaplain ef the association in troduced the orator of the day, Dr. D. W. Daniel, of Clemson College, who delivered a very pleasing and mas terful address. After the exercises the old Veterans repaired to tho graves of Veterans on the grounds, where flowers wfcre placed on the monument after which tape waa sounded. A bountiful dinner waa served to all prenwit Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Lee, of Kline, wish to express their thanks to their many friends for the kindnesses shown thfm during, tho illness of their daughter, Agnes. - Potash Increases * Asparagus Yield The county agent, in looking into the matter of fertilizer for aiparsgus, in special reference to the analysis he finds that the experiment stations, aa well as the growers in sections where asparagus is one of the main crops, get the best yields and size front fertiliser containing from 70 per cent, to 90 per cent, of phoqihoric acid, 5 and 7 per cent, of ammonia and 10 to 12 per cent, of potash. These facta are further borne out by experiment of growers of asparagus in this section, such as Idis Brabham, of Hattieville, Tom Wiliia and W. E. Bridge Clubs Meet. The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met last week at the home of Mrs. L. M. Calhoun. After the mem bers had enjoyed several rounds of bridge, It was found that Mrs. Solo mon Blatt had won the hifh score prize. The consolation was cut by Mrs. Charlie Brown, Jr. ‘During the afternoon a delightful sweet course was served. The Duplicate Bridge Club met Thursday afternoon with Mias BaBee Patterson. Dainty refreshments were served. Winthrop Daughters I Held Meeting Monday The regular meeting of the Win-. throp Daughters eras held Monday afternoon, with Miss Virginia Huttq aa hostess, and waa presided over ^ by Mrs. Edgar A. Brown, prosiignnt The roll call waa answered with the name of a Winthrop teacher. Several very interesting 1st tom were read, one from “Our Sisters,* toiling of the tivities now taking place at tho col lege and another from Mias Leila Russell, alumnae executive secretary, who made an appeal for tho local chapter’s aid in. contributing to the two clerical scholarships. The sUm of |6 was pledged for this purpose An interesting letter adso came from Mrs. J. W. Anderson, president of the Winthrop Alumnae Associa- Prothro, of Williston, who find that tion, urging the Daughters to uee the liberal use of potash gives a vary their recently acquired but much marked increase in yields under these neglected power of enfranchisement. conditions. Mrs. John T. Stevens, of Kershaw, ■ Aspaiftgus growers are strongly * visiting Daughter, read a news, urged to apply 400 to 500 pounds cf jfcper (article, trailing the ferfoode , ante salt or manure salt at the first which took place in the office 0# ‘ , ... plowing after the asparagus his been; John Wanamaker many year* ago, different handwnting ( pJ<)Wed dawn and allowed to grow | when Dr. Johnson appealed to him and evidently of later date to the out. Manure ash may be used to for aid for the Winthrop HJhllnr above who w,re evidently among the advantage, as there is a saving to he fund. His request was grantedin a charter members of the church, come had in the freight, and where this is very subaUntiaTcheck. Cave, Aon U8ed 400 to 500 lbs. per acre should ( Plans wet* discussed for Holding a be sufficient.—H. G. Boylston, Coon- county meeting later in the month. ty Agent {At the conclusion of the buaineaa aes- Z T— rn iir* ! * ion , ‘feKffktfRi refreshment* were “see if they could find anything like; Y ing names are “B. H. Brown, L. O*-’ repentance." Among other ■ matters in a the names of “Tarlton Cave.’’ . Although the style of hand writing and the freshness of the ink of these names sue all that argue for a later date. Among the sueceed- Bannon, W. A. Owens, M. R. Stan sell, |hat came before the church in 1SL3 church “far denying the justness of and John H. Mixson." Ip fact a read- ‘ was when a brother reported to the a note.” The parties to the ease were called before the Barnwell church, the note was produced end proved. ing of the minutes of that early day church that “he waa not in fellow- will reveal many names whose de- ship with anther member because the scendants still liye in this county. latter had apoiaen reproachfully of. The church Reached the conviction Among the matters for church dis- the former’s family. ' In October, that the charge was proved, and the «f- cipline under the covenant they sign- 1818 “Bro. Cave was appointed to fending brother was forthwith e*i was thrt certs* • r.vmbers ’ of the write the letter, and Bro. Darling] communicated from church ' church w#re oxcuirmur.icatod "for Peeples to represent this church at : ship. The church of that day dM net removing out of tiie bounds of this the Association." The brethren of j And all things pleasant, church without taking letters of dis- that early day evidently followed the |nissfoi>." This bears date of April Bible, injunction not to go to law be- 12, 1812. They also at this early fore the heathen, for in 1818 a mem- date exercised a wise discretion in her of the Levels church (nqw hi ths regard to * certain member on whose Aiken County) preferred a ca4e a committee was appointed to again*! a member of the 'm /' W-' 1815 the pastor of expressed in cl nen-fe) th* hh -- - J » • —*