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BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2S, IMS.
NUMBER It
PRESENTMENT OF
THE GRAND JURY
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ED THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Body. Makes Various Recommenda
tions, Among Them Being the
Auditing of County Offices.
The Court room was crowded Thurs-
dtoy afternoon when the Presentment
of the Grand Jury was read, at the
conclusion of Which Judge Mann took
occasion to complufient the members
of that body for the interest they dis
played in the county’s affairs. He
also called attention to the period of
depression through which this section
is passing iand urged his hearers—
descendants of those who won inde
pendence in 1776 a r.d who fought for
the Lost Cause in the Sixties—not to
give up but to adopt a new system of
farming, curb extravagarce and win
back ptrosperity. He referred to the
tor.g and honored history of old Barn-
wiell County, which stands out in
even so historic a State as South
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Carolina.
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the conclusion of Judge Mann's
rks, the following hold-over
Grand Jurors wece drawn: T. J. Folk,
M. B. Whittle, A. O. Bolen, EL C.
Still, Ralph Smith ard Byron H. Hair.
The Presentment of the Grand Jury
is as follows:
To the Honorable M. M.Mann, Prc
siding Judge of the Court of Ger.tsT-
al Sessions of Barnwell County:
The Grand Jury begs leave to re
port to the court as follows:
1. A Committee of our Body has
visited the County chain gang and
made the usual investigation as to
its management and needs. We re
commend that the County Board of
Directors furrtsh immediately a new
curtain fbr the prisoners’ cage; that
they* do also furnish a new tent for
the guards, and that sheds be pro-
Tided for the county mules.
2. A committee of our Body visi
ted the Courty Home, and found the
same to be in good condition. We
find the inmates aH well cared for.
We recommend however, that one of
tiie irmates, to-wit: Fed Aldrich, be
removed from said County Home, as
we are satisfied that hit removal will
be for the best interests of said
Heme. 4
3. A committee of our body has
visited the County Jail, and we find
it to be kept in its usual good con
ditior* We commend the jailor for
his efficient service.
4. We reootnend that the Grand
Jury room be given a thorough clean
ing and that, after it has been clean
ed up and put in goo<f condition, that
it be kept clean ard in a respectable
condition.
5. We recommend that the County
of Directors secure at the earl-
\ , 4 possible moment the services o
* Competent auditor ard that a com-
plete audit be made of all of the ceun-
ty offices. ,
6. We gaoommend to our legisla
tive delegation that all county ap
propriations for the county farm and
home demonstration agents be dis
continued.
7. We recommend to our legisla
tive delegation that they do pass at
the coming session of the General As
sembly a law requiring all county
jfurxis to be secured by a sufficient
surety bond or bonds, or by guilt edge
securities, the same to be furnish
ed by each and every bank which
holds county funds on deposit.
8. It has been called to our attent
ion that various magistrates and oU
her county enforcement officefcv nave
been permitting the withdrawal and
settlement of criminal cases after
warrants have been issued and the
county put to considerable expense
thereby. "We urge that the proper
authorities eee that 'this practice is
discontinued at once.
9. Certain information concerning
the lax and inefficient methods of the
county supervisor in the discharge of
his duties with reference to hie per-
floral conduct on various occasions
fepas been brought to our attention.
This information is sUo m the hands
County Board v . of Directors,
for tfai* matter to them, for
appropriate action.
February of the present year,
Uor body called the County Treasurer’s
attention to what we deem * bad
policy be was pursuing with reference
to the handling of the county deposits,
that 4s to say, tho keeping of very
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A Christmas Editorial
Light the candles on your tree of
hopes.
This is Christmas.
Let hearts refresh and take joy and
gladness to those who are heavy
laden.
This is Christmas.
Listen closely for the melody in all
creation because it is there for those
who will h&ar. Have all know that
duplicity is disarmed by
the gazing eyes of Love
which comprehends only
that truth is all in all.
This is Christmas.
And—‘tis Children’s
Day — the day which
should resound with the
echoes of their laughter
— a true reflection of
the Child of God whqpe
birthday it is. *1
Carry gifts. Let Love
shine. Happiness is in
the heart only when we
are giving—Love.
None is too old—nor
none too young to gaze into the star
lit night and see again the vision
of the manger. Feel the spirit of
Him, the Child King—Jesus.
He brought to us an everlasting
heritage of Love—Ppace—Hope."'
Set aside the frown and hold, out a
hand of hearty welcome to Santp
Claus. It is the spirit of HIM you
welcome.
Forget the trials of the day or the
hour. Know that this world of ours
is governed by a wisdom far beyond,,
the comprehension of man. Even as
the swallow’s fall is guarded — so are
you—and yours, all mankind, and he
who learns tbe peace of ever-reliance
on HIM, will have no fear and can
well afford to make this dsy of days
one of rejoicing and praise giving.
• Christmas chimes are
ringing throughout this
land of ours and to a
most favored people.
They are echoing thru
our meadow land and
great marts of com
merce. - ,
We, a free people,
made so through our
faith in HI M—must
never lose the under
standing that it is the
democracy of our re
ligions, giving to every
man his right to wor
ship in his way, which
makes Ach succeeding Christmas
further proof of His Mercy and
His Goodness.
None shall perish.
Tis Christmas.
• Awake and salute the happy morn.
Thrill again in the joy of service—
and the love of fellowmen.
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DISPOSES OF MANY CASES
County Directors
Make Fine Showing
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That the * Board of County Direc-
tori, composed of J. W. Patterson,
chairman, G. W. Greene, R. R. Moore,
L. S. Still and Idis Brabham* is
“making good’ is a source of gratifi
cation, not only to their personal
friends bat to the taxpayers of Bare-
well County as a whole.
Last year the amount spent for
chain gang, roadk and bridges totaled
$45,553.84, as against only $17,753.39
for the same items in 1926. It is
conservatively estimated that $1^00
will *be sufficient to complete the
year. $2,900 has been expended, this
year in the purchase of culvert pip
ing, a supply that will last for several
years* This saving, in connection
with the fact that corn costing $1 a
bushel this year is now being bought
for only 65 cents a bushel for use in
1927 practically insures the opera
tion of the chain gang and allied work
for not over $15,000. This is the
amount that will doubtless be asked
for in the 1927 budget and which is
considerably less than the county njw
receives from its share of the two-
cent gasoline tax, amounting to about
$20,000 a year.
Mr. Perry B. Bush, clerk to the
Board of County Director, has pre
pend the tentative budget for 1927
for the approval of the Board. The
total amount is $46,139.07, whereas
last year the appropriation for all
county purposes was $75,27The
total expenditures, however, exceed
ed this amount, according to Mr
Push. Quite recently the levy for
county purposes was 14 1-4 mills,
which waa reduced this year to 9 1-4
mills. But for the recent bearjr loss
ustained by the county as tbe result
of a bank failure, it is said that the
levy for county purpoeoa in 1917
would have been only live mills or
less, as Barnwell County's taxnbk
property is, in round numbers $4.
700,000, une mill reprooeating abew
$4,700 in taxes. This, of course, is
taking into consideration the money
derived .from the gasoline tax, lines
ard other sources of revenue. *
Only one item exceeded the budget
this year, that for Magistrates and
constables being shout $200 more than
the amount appropriated. This was
due to the appointment of Magistrate
G. L Hill and his constable at Sqel-
ling, the amount appropriatad being
based on the figures of the year before
when this office was vacant. The
members of the Board are due tbe
commendation and approval of tbe
people, not only for their economical
and bus ire is like administration of
the county's affairs but also for tbe
fact that, with this one exedptfon,
a single item will exceed the amount
appropriatad for . the Board and ap
proximately teir thousand dollars lass
than -the amount appropriatod for
chain gang work has been used.
A LARGE NUMBER OF LIQUOR
’ CASES TRIED. •
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Adjournment Reached Friday After
noon, Following a Busy Session
of Five Days.
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Tb? court bf , General Sessions,
which convened here'Monday, the 13th,
inst, with Judgtf M. M. Mann, of St.
Matthetos, presiding, adjourned sina
die Friday afternoon, following a buoy
session of five days, during which
time th« docket was cleared of a largo
number of cases. The following is a
list of the cases tried since the last
issue of The People-Sentinel:
Enoch Reed pleaded guilty of the
charge of receiving stolen goods and
was sentenced to sense four months
at hard labor.
Italy Simpkins was convicted of
violating the prohibition law ami was
sentenced to serve one year d| hard
labor on the ghain gang or in the
Stat* penitentiary.
Larg Roland was convicted of vio
lating the prohibition law and was*
sentenced to serve six months It hard
labor on the chain gangior in the
penitentiary. •
Leon Sanders and Nat Zorn wore
both convicted on charges of violat
ing tho prohibition law, tho fonoar
being sentenced to serve three mouths
at hard labor and the latter to servo
three months and poy a fine of $M,
the time being suspended upon pay
ment of the fine.
In the case of Gotie Buah and Ar
thur Jorkinat charged with violating
the prohibition law, the latter waa
convicted on both counts of the in
dictment and sentenced to six
at hard labor; Bnah
of illegal possession of
m,
Sumter
of Eating Fireworks
large portion of said funds on deposit
in qne bank/ to-wit: The Home Bank
of Barnwell. W% understand that the
County Board of Directors from time
to time had up with the County Treas
urer the same matter, and in spKe of
our recommendations, and the advice
of the County Board of Directors, we
find that the said County Treasurer
pursued the same coorse with refer
ence to said deposits with the result
that when the Home Bark ct Barn
well recently^ toiled, approximately
$75,000.00 of the county funds were
on deposit In said bank. We order-
stand that the County Board of Direc
tors, a short time before the failure
of aaid bank, instructed the County
Treasurer to withdraw certain apad-
fted funds from said bank, which funds
we to be naod in the const raetioc of
roads under their direction; and reso
lution to this effect being presented
to the Tresurer in writing, but that,
in disregard to these instructions, the
County Treasurer failed to present
said checks for payment with the
result that said funds were never
withdrawn from said bank.
11. We recommend that the County
Board of Directors do take appropri
ate action against H. D. Calhoun,
President, and N. B. Gamble, Vice-
PfcmMont, of said Bank, and J. B.
Armstrorg, County Trooaurer.
It. On Dscembor lat, *fter tbe
failure of said bank, oar body met in
special asaafam and by appropriate
resolution made certain recommends-
tiooa We desirg at this time to re
new these reconiasendstioos snd urge
that the Courty Attoruoye carry out
those recommendations, which we
made, and which we understand they
are now engaged in doing/ ,
Since our last term of court, one of
our members, Mr. T. O. Davis, has
diad. We feel a distinct loss in his
death, as he was a faithful member of
<mr body, and we extend to his family
tour sincerh sympathy in his loos.
We thank the Presiding Judge end
the other officials of the court for the
various courtesies that they hnvy ex
tended to us durirg our delSwratioin,
all of which are respecttolly submit-
A. J. BENNETT,
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Dated at Barnwell, S. C„ this
bar 1C, 1926.
ADVERTISE in the People-Sentinel
Sumter, Dec. 19.—Frances Butler,
a ge 3, died Friday night following the
eating the day before of s “sun-of-a-
gun,” s form of fire works resembling
s small piece of candy. The boy was
given the disc by one of his brothers
and before he could be stepped, swal
lowed it. He developed & headache
Friday but in spite of all efforts to save
his life passed sway last night.
The boy is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mra. J.’ P. Butler, and five
brothers grA sisters. Funeral ser
vices were held Saturday afternoon at
the home of the parents and interment
made in the Sumter cemetery.
K. of P. Lodge Elects Officers.
At the regular meeting of the Barn
well Knight of Py$hlss Lodge on Mon
day night of this weak, the folkwinff
officer, were elected for the enrtng
year:
B. F. Martin, C. <1, W. D. Harley.
V. (X, A. A. Lemon, M. of W* E. E.
Goodson, Prelate, William MeNab, K.
of R. iaTS., G. W. Manvilla, M. of Ex.,
J. U. Jones, 8. at A., J. E. Harrison,
I. G., and C. C. Owens, O. G. ,
Tbs newly atortad officers will be
at tbe next regnlar meeting
on Monday sight, January 17th. A
full attends ro of tho membership is
Bill Hartley, who was
of violating the proWbHiea law, was
sentenced to serve three meatbs at
bard labor.
— W. JL DoWitt was coevicted of
violating the prohibition law and waa
sentenced to serve six moatka at bard
labor, four monthd being suspended
during good behavior.
Dock Green was tried and comricet-
ed in his absence M violating the
prohibition law, a seated sentence
being imposed.
Seymour Riley, charged with the
murder of Ella Owens, entered a pies
of guilty of manslaughter ard waa
sentenced to serve not teas than five
years nor more than ten years an tho
chain gang or ia the penitentiary.
Th« jury in the case of Guy Sim
mons, charged with the murder «f bis
father, Joseph Sim mens, wai
to agree on a verdict and a
wir ordered bf Judge Mann.
Henry Butler and Dock Meyers,
charged with assault and battery with
intent to kill upon the person of Mrs.
SsRie Lambert, ware found not guilty.
Albert Glover pleaded guilty to
charge of violating the prohibition
law and was sentenced to serve eight
months at hard labor, four months
being suspended during good be
havior. —
Clarence Berry was tried ard con
victed in his absence of violating the
prohibition law, a seated sentence be
ing imposed. 9
Bob Morris, J*. was convicted on
the charge of nooHrapport of his wife
and children. Judge Mann sat the
verdict aside and ordered a new trial
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Muon* Elect and
’ ' Install Officers
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At the regular communication of
Harmony Lodge No: 17, A. F. M.,
Thursday night the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Mordecai M. Mazurtky, W. M.
F. B. Davis, 8. W.
N. D. Coclin, J. W,
O. R. Evans, Secretary.
F. 8. Brown, Treasurer.
F. H. Milter, 8. Dv
C. S. Vickery, J. D.
J. U. Jonas and R. S. Fitzpatrick,
Stewards. ' f
B. B. Baxley, Titer. / ^
The officers
duly inetaOod
of Mrs. Sallte MeNab
'will be glad to know that
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