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m Many Trae Bills Retimed by the Grand Jury and a Number of Cases Dispaecd «f. The May term of / the Court of j General Sessions for Barnwell County convened here Monday morning with j Judge Hayre F. Rice, of Aiken, pre siding. A number of true bills were I returned by the Grand Jury and very good progress has been made in the j trial of cases. The following is a j list of the cases disposed of up to the time The People-Sentinel closed its| forms: Cases Disposed of. I' *"*" Oscar StToman, charged with as sault and battery with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons, was found guilty of simple assault and carrying concealed weapons. General Green, charged with house breaking and larceny, pleaded guilty to housebreaking and petit larceny. \E. T. Bates was acquitted of the r of Jim Foose, colored, of Mr. Bates was policeman at :o at the time* of the homicide and killed the negro in the discharge of his duty. In the case of John Allen Bunyan*- Lloyd Bunyan and Olivia, Bunyan, the former was convicted of manufactur ing whiskey and the two last named were found not guilty Oscar Strom an was convicted of Ugson with recommendaticm to the mercy of the Court. Walter Thomas, charged with sauk and battery with intent to kill, found guilty of assault and bat tery of a high & nd aggravated nature; directed verdict of not guilty of car rying concealed weapons. James Oliver, colored, charged with the murder of Mike Jackson, colored. True Bills. Thd following is a list of the True Bills: General Green, housebreaking and larceny. General Green, * Allendale Man Kflb Self Saturday Night The Barnwell friends of Mr Henry C. Flowters, of aour Alendate, were shocked Suadsor morning to learn of his death, which Oenmed about seven o’clock Saturday evening from- edf- iitfcted bulet wounds. Bo Mb- noto or message stating why ho had committed the rash act and it M as cribed to the fact that hi has boon ift ill heafth for aonto time. Mr Flowers fired three shots from a pis tol, the first inflicting only a slight scalp wound. The otter two entered his head with fiatal effect. A negro on the place heard the three reports of the pistol and stated that there was an interval of five minutes be tween the second and third shots. Mr. Flowers, who whs 69 years of age, is survived by three daughters, Meadames M. R. WoUing and Stoney Sanders, of Allendale, and Mrs. S. P. Hewlett, of Savannah, Gu, and I half-sister, Mrs. U. A. < Calhoun, of Appleton. His wife preceded Mm to the grave about three years ago. His body was hud to net Sunday after noon at five o’clock in the Antioch Churchyard. f«P tllM» DRPOffTPW) BY BTODBL To Hold Convocation at Episcopal Church ALDERMAN PEACOCK WILL SEEK PROMOTION IN JUNE LOCAL PfLITICS BEGINS' TO GET WARMER. Candidate for Alderman Withdraws tajtater Against W. D. Harley. with intent to kill and carrying con- j coaled weapons. / E. T. Bates, murder. Mac*} Jeff coat. Jut Black and Dock 1 WiHimns, violation of the prohibi-j tion law. H. H. Williams, violation of the prohibition law. After simmering for several weeks, suit and battery | the local political pot began to boil Last week, resulting in the announce ments of Messrs. W. E. McNab and E. E. Goodson as candidates for Al dermen. After publication -of The People-Sentinel, Mr. E. D. Peacock, who had previously announced his candidacy for re-election as Alder man, withdrew from that race and John Allen Bunyan, Lloyd Bunyan threw his hat into the ring as a candi- and Olivia Bunyan, violation of the date for Mayor, opposing Mr. W. D. prohibition law'. Hurley, who announced some time Jas. G. Grubbs, adultery and Komi- ago. option. In the municipal election two years J*s. G. Grubbs and Harry Brawn, ago, Mr. Peacock led the ticket is a assault and battery of * high and | hotly contested race and has served Pay High Compliment to City of* Barnwell Of course, people who have lived in BamwirU «H of their lives know that it is the best place in the world but it is gratifying when others who have cast their lot here voice like sentiments. Mrs. V. P. Bonner, who made her home in this city for several years during the lifetime of her late hus band, Dr. Bonner, and is now on a visit here, says that she has visited practically every State in the Union and that of the hundreds of towns in which she has temporarily residbd she prefers Barnwell to them all and that she will always have a warm spot in her heart for the people of Barnwell. And Dr. R. W. Humphries, pastor of the Barnwell Methodist Church, is aggravated nature. < Glover McCreary, disposing of j under-Hen.' G. J. Diamond, disposing of property j ider lien. M. P. Harley, diapbeing of property ] .under lien. Medar Mitchell, violation of the I prohibition law. ' Oscar St roman, arson. . ■ — Heckle Announces for Re-election to House Of interest to his many friends throughout the county is the formal announqement, appearing elsewhere in this issue, of the Rev. D. W. Hc;:klo, of Healing Springs, as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives. Any man who can poll the vote that Mr. come will be watched with interest by the people of Barnwell and the. oounty at large. Many Announce for AMeman. Quite a number of new announce ments for Alderman appear in this issue, with one-withdrawal from the race, Mr. H. P. Compton having de cided not to offer for reelection. The entries closed with 11 aspirants lined Heckle did two years ago without at- j up ^ tiaipe ’ 48 follows: W. E. Me no less outspoken in his liking for as Alderman wry acceptably. He is thia city ^ ^ people. Dr. H um- a substantial .farmer and business wha has lived in many towns mw of Barnwell end has many lorf am* in contact with all classes friends who are quite sure that, 0 f people during his career as a min- should he he elected, he will vindi- feter ©f the gospel, says that i the oate the confidence placed In him by residents of this city are the most the voters. | friendly, lovable and sympathetic of At one time it seemed that Mr. ^ ^ been his pleasure to meet. Horiey would be elected Mayor with- The Doctor, who is quite , popular with opposition, but the formal entry of ^ everybody here, is a lover of fine Mr. Peacock has injected considers- bird do ~ Recently he lost a prised bln “pep” into this race and the out-1 ^ uyB that more sympUthiy and interest has been shown him in the loss of a dog than many towrfs would show in the loss of • member of his family. Well, “Barnwell in Barnwell” and a true product of this city can “walk with kings nor lose the common touch.” \ i v tending the meetings arranged for the county candidates needs no in troduction to the voters. He in well known to hundreds of people, having supplied various churches ig differ ent’sections of the county, and when asked several months ago if he would run again this summer, replied: “Why I have never quit runnihg.” The names of various other gen tlemen have been mentioned as pos sible candidates for the House add their final decisions will be awaited with interest. — i Bridge Ckh Meets. Wednesday Afternoon Bridge met last weqk at tbs home of Mrs. Hsrrv !> Cfcir.run. The high *.-nre prfaw was won by Mre. Edgar A Fiown and the consolation was cut by Mrs. B. P. Davies. A mreet served after the ’.J®’- *«! •••’« - 'v. - V'- ■ Nab, Mordeoai Mazureky, G. M. Hogg. E. E. Goodson, J. Gary Owens, T. Ashton Holland, J. W. C. Reed, G. Malcolm Anderson, S. B. Moseley, L. EL Davis and J. Norman Dicks. It is hardly probable that six Aldermen will be elected on the firet ballot, making a second race necessary. Under tbs rules governing the municipal parly, candidates are re quired to make their aunouncoments in at least two issues of this paper prior to the election and ahfte must file their pledge and pay aaseaamant to Mr. G. W. Manville, the secretary, on or before 12 o’clock noon, Monday, May 31st Otherwise they will be fliaqimliflari CoL Edgar A. Brown, Messrs. E. Moore and L. Cahaa motored dc to Chartesttm Sunday afternoon to of Federal Corat in. Health Contest for Chib Girls Saturday On Saturday, the 29th inst., the Home Demonstxtaltalon Agtent, Mias Willie Mae Vahh,/WiU hold her an nual Health Contest fbr Chib Girls at the Court House from ten to twelve o’clock. This contest is hold m order to select a representative from Barnwell County to attend the State Health Contest held at Wln- ttrop June 3-11. The doctors who have agreed to assist with this exam ination are as follows: Drs. A. B. tttsraon, pecil B. Bpy and A. T. Russell, of Barnwell,Tlr. D. K. Briggs, vf BtaekviDe, Drs. W. C. Milhous snd McLanrin Snooker, dentists, si wiH Few people realise the tenon if this work and these man are te be rniniaradsil In their tin* In nuking this day a PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY COUNTY HOMRtCHAINGANG *ND JAIL ARE O. K. Find That Death of Benny Berry Was Dae to Accidental Na Other The following is the Presentment of the Grand Jury which Tuesday afternoon upon the com pletion of their work for the present term'of the Court of General Ses sions: To tho Honorable Hayne F. Rice, Presiding Judge of the Court of Gen eral Sessions: The Grand Jury of Barnwell Coun ty begs leave to report as follows: First: We have paused upon all indictments handed us by the Solici tor and have returned them to the Court. Second: We have visited the County Home and hive investigated affaire there. We fipd the same in :ood condftfau- ai cared for and satisfied. Third: We have had a visit the County Chain Jail. We find them being run in satisfactory manner. Fourth: We were called upon to make an investigation into the death of one Benny Bony. * We have, there fore, called before us a large number of witnesses and have carefully in vestigated the death of the young man. As a result of our investiga Hon we have oome to the conclusion that boa death was purely accidental. If by chance his death was caused otherwise, we have been unable to get any evidence to fix the blame on anyone. Fifth: Our committee appointed to investigate the different County offices is not ready to make its re port at this time, but a full report will be made by our body at the next tSrm of Court / We have requested tha County Treasurer to get up for us certain reports and information and for him to have the same ready for our consideration at the'next'term of Court He has kindly consented to get this information up for us and same wfll be considered by ua at our next} meeting and the result of this investigation published. We wish to thank the Presiding Judge and the officers of the Court for their kind consideration during eur deliberations. AH of which is The Convocation of Charleston will be held at the Church of the Holy ApeStles in Barnwell June 1st and 2nd. On the criming of May Slot the Dean of the Convocation will preach at 8:80 o'clock. All ai% cor dially welcome to attend the services and session. The program for the two days is as follows: V Tuesday, June 1st 11:30 a. m.—Holy Communion. Sermon by Rev. A. W. Skerdon. 13 *J0 p. m.—Business Session. - 1:30 p. m.—Luncheon (at the Rec tory. 2:48 ft m.—Reports of the Clergy. % 1. What la being done in Par ishes and Missions in the DtoceUs. 2. What more can we do? 3. Our relations with other Christian bodies. 8:00 p. m.—The Church’s Missiod Leader—Rev. A. S. Cooper. Follower—Rev. R. M. Marshall. Rev. W. flame Wedaasday, June 2nd. 8:00 a. m.—Holy Communion. 9 JO a. m.—Morning Prayer. 10:00 a. m.—Our Yeung People, The Church of the future. Rev. R. H. Jackson. Rev. Wallace Martin. Rmr. R .W, Btirr. Ph. D. Praperat ef Bible Public Service O* Accepted by City Council Meaday HfeNL The bid of the Edicts Public Service Co., of Denmark, oftertac KM* *r the cite power plant eai a very freer able scale of rates, was accepted ua- animtoualy by the memlftrc of the city council e£ their meeting Monday night and a petition asking for an election to confirm or reject the bid will be circulated at an early date. The election will probably be hold ini the near future. Two bids were submitted, the other being from Mr. A. L. Register, who offered $35,000 for the plant. It is understood that (he letter’s ached ule of rates was slightly lower than that of the Denmark concern, which offered in its proposal to must the rates offered by any other responsible, bidder. Mr.' R. A. EaaterHng, vice- president of the Edisto Public Ser vice Co), was present Monday night and when he assured the membere ef council that he would fix ’his rotas at the lower figure, they voted unani mously to accept bis bid. Inasmuch m the details of the offer w?re not da legal form at Che time The People Sentinel cloned Me forma this week, if to obtain complete tive to the final reliably stated, however, that in a tion to hie offer ef fit,Ml far plant, Mr. Beefeevliag agrees te ! nish unrent far 1 a sliding seals, hegftmlng at per k. w„ graded down, wMk n mum rate of $L2S inf rate, fear cant* rata of ft; graded deem; *t IHt eat for furnishing made, the optional. Aa ea faith, Mr, laetraUng dopoaMsd a certified check for HOjMO with Ike members of council. As soon as poaeibie, The People- Sentinel will publish Ike exact de tails of Mr. Easterling's offer te that the voters may properly themselves and vote intelligently In the forthcoming election. Mr. Easterling is f.ed ovi asmuch as Barnwell hi Ml Mi and if tbs voters aeeopt kb M to be hoped that he will he the witchery of Ike White Onk l wattr to returo te mm committee Gojfff and A. J. BENNETT, Foreman. Barnwell Farmers in Cotton Competition Seven hundred and fifty are registered in the Statewide con test in production of more and better cotton-onii ftvfr-acre demonstration tracts, each of the 46 counties ex cept Jasper being represented. Seven ty-three negroes in 14 counties are enrolled. „ i There are fuvr entries from Barn well County, their names and the brands of seed planted being as f c lows: P. A. Baxley, Blackville, Cleve land 19, Wannamaker Seed Farm; L. N. Connor, Barnwell, Cleveland, C. B. Woolsey; Ins Senders, Barnwell, Dixie Triumph, own; Walker anc Simmons, Dunbatioa (R. F. D.), Dixie Triumph, (two years) G. D. Sanders. Twelve are entered from Aiken County* nine from Allendale twelve from Bamberg. Prises ag gregatiag^ $2,000 mre offered to the successful competitors. ■■ 1 Mr. W. P. Sanders Announces. Elsewhere in Hkb issue will be found the announcement of Mai, W. P. Sandora na a candidate for roe tion to the office of Ifnfbtnte Barnwell He was firet elected i yuan ago’in a hotly contested elec tion and was reelected te Prior to mfvtef te Barnwell ho J. R Blate mm invited Iff tho BteckvOte Mwfe Club to take parThi a musical at the home ef Ryan A. Gybe yesterday (Wed Sunday Night May 90 The comftneemen Barnwell High School will day evening. May MM, «$ 8:20 p. nu. Rev. Geor^T/atraMm, of Orange bhrg. Mr. Hannon is one of ths meet eloquent preachers te the South Caro lina Conference as well as a preacher of sane and sound gcypel. The school has been very fortunate te being able (I to secure Mr. Harmon for this eendoo and a treat is in store fop all who at tend this service. On Noonday evening the senior class will giro Ha dam play—“Aunt Jerushy. on the War-Path.’* T|da|| play b given for the benefit of the school library. All of the roecifte will be used to buy pew books for the library- These books are placed In the 1 library as' the gift of the gradu- exercises will -ha— held at the Vamp Timbre on Turn- day erutiag. ' ' ■4'-'A Ml '.mmM .■i’*** A masting of the Barnwell Cttteftr CeamMtee will he held' at the Court Bo teg, the flat the ♦ 3* t-T ^■4 > -- >1 X • at ?/' » •- - '