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fST THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL COUNTY rssr w Ala cMHmaiiUy to all NEWS. rSATUKBS alto ADVBV- TUINO MDIV1CB—«f tka PUB* L19HBBB AUTOCABTBB SCR- VICB ti Mtm Yaat OMto #■ A. NORMAN B. GAMBLE! -LIFE INSURANCE Consoli4ated June 1, 1925. *Ju«t Like a Member of the Family” Lnrfest Coontj QreulatiML VOLUME LL BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 19*7. NUMBER 12. Barnwell Jurist Gets Endorsement Special Judge Charles Carroll Simms, of This City, Is Thanked by Allendale Bar. Home Demonstration Clubs Have Exhibits Allendal, Nov. 19.-^Unanimous en dorsement of the official duties per formed by C. C. Simms, of Barnwell, special judg*», holding criminal court here this week, was expressed in the form of a resolution at the conclusion of courts Thursday afternoon. The resolution was read by C. Birnie Johnson, Eseq. Speaking to the reso lution were R. P. Searson, Randolnh Murdaugh and James M. Patterson. On motion of Fred,H. All, the resolu tion was unanimously adopted. >v The'fuy text of the resolution fol lows: ' — “Resolved by the court officials and the members of the Bar of Allendale County: “That the county has been 1 indeed fortunate in securing the services of the distinguished jurist presiding at this* court; that in recognition of his able, manly, fearless and humaft ad ministration of justice tempered with mercy, his strict adherence to the line of duty, his unfailing courtesy, his good. 'Hilda, Pleasant Hill and Double Ponds Staged Show Here Last Week. Prize Winners Announced. The Home Demonstration Clubs of liilda, Pleasant Hill and Double J ‘ * . Ponds staged their annual exhibits in the Tobin building omMain Street last week. The display was very credita ble and occasioned much favorable comment. In the Hilda ( exhibit, the judges noted 41 varieties of canned goods, 9 varieties of cooked foods, three of fresh fruits, 13 frtnh vegetables, 36 varieties of seeds and farm crops, be sides many other articles, including a good display of clothing and fancy work. Articles w r ere displayed in standard containers in the Double Ponds booth, which was decorated in green and white and was very attractively ar ranged. Here were also displayed 13 Varieties of frteh vegetables, '34 va rieties of canned goods, five of cooked food, 4 fresh fruits, besides the farm crops, handwork, etc.. The cooked foods in this booth were unusually \ An Armful of Thanksgiving M m ' ^ £•;:>> wm : - ' •• m: Barnwell Wins Good . -s Game by 14-0 Score Bamberg Suffers Defeat i n Last Game of Season on Local Fiekl.— Hard Fought Contest. V Tonsil and Adenoid Clinic Is Successful V Twenty-seven Operations Performed Thursday and Friday by Dr. Kollock, of Charleston. >• kindly consideration and thoughtful ness, we offer this testimonial of our admiration and affectionate tespeit. That at the conclusion of his duties here, so well performed, he carries with him the assurance that.tho con duct of our court has merttgd; and wan? In the Pleasant Hill booth there were 46 varieties of canned goods, 11 • — -of cooktd foods, 11 fruits, 10 fresh vegetables, 4^ of basketry and 52 of seeds and farm crops. atT fair mlnded'cItF- j WQrn jn 1 g 6 5 > a p a j r 0 f 8C ig SO rs that zens, as evidenced by the verdict j ha8 been in active use for 101 years, voiced on every hand by white and j and a chi | d ' s dreg9 47 year8 0 i d . fclack; that in him we recognize tlje 1 Xhe cann ing and clothing work by M rs. R. P. Lesure, of Cornith, Vt, champion turkey caiser of New England, with a 35-pound gobbler from her pens. She successfully raises 80 per cent, of the birds hatched—an unequalled record in large lots. - - A Splendid Program Was Enjoyed Tuesday Excellent Talks Featured Meeting of Local School Improvement Blackville Man Is Out for Rail Board Former Budget Clerk and Member of House of Keresentatjv snyn j 'TTTtfrTTittjnrF FTk product of a school whose doors are closed, of an environment that is now but a memory of days that are no more, a type depicting South Caro lina’s btBt, whom Allendale is proud to call our neighbor and our friend. “That this resolution be entered on the minutes of the court.” Blacckville Cancels Thanksgiving Game Annual Barnwell County Classic Not to Be Played This Year.—No Other Games Scheduled. Quite a number of members enjoyed the program arranged by the program committee for Tuesday’s meeting of the Barnwell School Improvement Association, which was held in the school auditorium. The meeting was opened by the president, Supt. W. W. Carter, following which Mrs. A. A. Lemon, secretary, and Mrs. R. S. Dicks, treasurer, read tTTeir reports. A splendid talk was made by Mrs. W. E. McNab, her subject being “The The football fans of Barnwell have seen tho 1927 Barnwell High School squad in action for the last time and several of the*, local players partici pated in their last high school game Friday afternoon against Bamberg, Supt. G. Frank Posey, of Blackville, having cancelled the annual “classic” • between the two teams. This news will be a sourcci of keen disapolnt- ment to lovers of the sport in both towns, as ysually the teams are pretty well matched and good exhibi- flrst the 4-H Club girls was unusually srood. The Prize Winners. • The following won prizes Egg Show. 1st prize, brown* extra—Mrs. Char lie Hartzqjr, Double Pond. . . 2nd prize, browns extra—Mrs.R. S. We«th*r»bw, Pl«..n, Hill. ■ , Re |. tio „, hi Brtw „ n Moth , r >nd 3rd prtw, browns extra Mi*. Lul» ^ School Im p rov , ment AsK>c „. Hair, Double Pond. .. „ „ «* ' ». tion. 1st prize, browns pulleta—Mrs. Ida _ . _ Mrs. Sol Blatt delighted the audi ence with a piano selection, after which Miss Dorothy Wragg read an article from “The American Maga zine.” This was followed by remarx* 2nd "priW in” whilr pullnt.—Mrs. i ^ M1 “ Vir * ini * »•“*• *•>-• * ub ' ject was “The Parent and the Teach- * f * Li * 4 ^ | Hutto, Double Pond. 2nd prize, browns pulleta—Mrs. Lizzie Still, Oak Grove. la prize in white pullets—Mrs. A. P. Collins, Hilda. | -*w Gon* are staged, victory perching fir* ■WPiffe Banner*^""me'team and thei the other. This is the second time tht past several years that such ac tion has been necessary, Barnwell be- iftg forced to call off fe game on one occasion because several members of the team, were suffering with “flu” during an epidemice of that disease. It is understood that the reason for Supt. Posey’s action was duci t 0 the standard of scholarship required. Coach Hugh McLaurin was willing to waive their ineligibility on this score, but Mr. Posey was not willing to do this. The Barnwell boys were anticipating a lively scrap, as Blackville has been going good lately, having defeated Williston bnly a short time ago, 12 to rr M. A. Delk, Hilda. Girls 4-H Canning Exhibit. 1st prize—Sadie Creech, Galilee. 2nd prize*-Merdrew Sanders, Oak Grove. 3rd prize—Katherine Creech, Gali- *«k* 4lh prize—Jessie. Kennedy, Hercu les. » * Girls 4-H Sewing Exhibit. lat prize—Sadie Creech, Galilee. . 2nd prize—Kathrine Creech, Gali- lee - 9*r#**i -Merdr^w Sanders, O-k ond. 4th prix Grove. 5th prize—Jessie Kennedy, Hercu les. » Some very interesting educational exhibits were put on by Miss Eliza beth McNab, Home Demonstration er. Supt. Carter made a splendid talk on Arbor Day, and also spoke in a general way about school work. A committee will be appointed to super intend work about the school grounds. The next meeting of the association will be held Thursday, December 15th, at which time it is hoped that there will be a full attendance of the mem bers, many of whom are not attend ing the megUngs as they should. TBI Mammy’s.Lir Wild Rose." • An appreciative audience greeted the first performance of “Mammy’s Lil* Wild Rose,” which was presented at the Vamp Theatre Tuesday even ing by local talent. The plot was good and as a happy selection had Columbia, Nov. 20.—G. L. Weissing er, of Blackville, former member of fhe House of Representatives from Barnwell County and former secretary of the State Budget Com mission, yesterday announced his in tention to offer as a candidate for rail road commissioner at the approach ing session of the legislature for the position now held by Sam C. Blease, chairman of the commission, as repre sentative of the Second District. Mr. Weissinger it a well known citizen of Barnwell County, where ne has engaged in farming and mercan tila pursuits. He represented his county in the lower House of the General Assembly in 1923-24, after wards being one of the field agents of the State Tax Commissicg. He served in 1926 as secretary of the State 3udget Commission until the office was closed, resuming his work with the tax commission. Although the Bamberg High School played the • Barnwdl High School eleven completely' off its feet in the first haf of ah oxciting football game here Friday afternoon, the locals came back strong in the third period and scored two touchdowns to win, 14 to 0. The visitors staged two drives down the field in the. first psrt of the game that were not stopped uptil the Barnwell defense stiffened near their goal line and then took e ball on downs. Ihxthe third quarter, Davies, local center/Nran back a punt about 40 yards fronKnear his own goal, A line play failed tolfain, and on tht second play Halford made an end run for the remaining distance. A beautiful forward pass netted the^xtra point. A few minutes later Haiford got away with anothiy end run and scor ed the second touchdown, the extra point being made by the aerial route. Carroll, Davies, Halford and P Hartin played their usual good game for the locals, with the other mem hers of the sqqgd doing well. The eniire feamberg team played wall and the visitors were a threat The tonsil a nd adenoid clinic, which was held at the local school building Thursday and Friday, under the aus pices of the State Board of Health and the Barnwell School Improvement Association, was successful in every way. Twenty-seven operations we-re performed by Dr. Kollock, of Charlds- torv, 12 on Thursday and 15 the fol lowing day. Most of them have been followed up and all of the patients are doing nicely. On every hand, one hears only thei highest praise of Dr. Kollock’s work. One man remarked that if he had a million dollars and needed a tonsil operation, he would want this noted surgeon to perform, the operation in a clinic at Barnwell. This gentleman had seen many specialists at work. Valuable assistance was rendered by Miss Kathryn Malone who is work ing in Barnwell, Bamberg and Allen dale Counties in the interest of the Bureau of Child Hyg^net Sfe? has had many years of experience and is a most capable nurse. Mias Lucille Lowery, of Aiken, won the hearts of mothers and children during the clinic, going from ward to ward as throughout the conteaL The night nurse Agent. In a window was displayed been made .in the cast of Characters, “The Family Budget,” showing the the production was thoroughly en- ameunt of canned, dried and fresh joyed. While each member of the cast vegetables required for one person for starred, -the comedy part played by six months. This included nine qts. Harry Anderson was perhaps ^the of tomatoes, 12 qts. of beans, beets, most amusing. Miss Pauline Richar-1- com, peas, etc., 14 qts. of canned; son deserves great credit for the man fruits, 48 lbs. of apples, 6 lbs. of ner in which she directed the play, prunes, 12 lbs. of oranges or grape- her work along this line being much fruit, 20 lbs. of lettuce, 10 lbs. of better than some professionals who cabbage, 12 lbs. of turnips and onions,! have been here. Quite a nice sum Mr. Barrett Comet — For Song Recital W. Decatur Barfett, of Charleston will give a song recital at the Vamp Theatre next Wednesday evening. Nov. 30th, at 8:15 o’clock. This en- IMipn* hM TWe tffoiW of the Barnwell Me&Ast Church the recital being given foe the bene fit of the heating plant fufid of the new church. This class is donating this plant a nd so the proceeds from the recital will be applied to this fund, Mr. -Barrett needs no introduction in. Bam well, as he gave a recital here about a year ago, and those who were privileged to hear him then will cer tainly seize this opportunity to hear him again. He.has given concerts in many of the larger cities to packed houses, .where he received the heartiest ap* plause. He possesses a marvelous lyric tenor voice, and the News and Courier says of one of his recent con- n haantifui- pass by the - visitors - near the close qf the second half that netted them about 35 yards. Lemon, local quarter back, who was injured about three weeks ago, was back in the gamo Fri day and ran his U«m well. Employe of Carnival Cut, Here Last Week Willie Carter Admitted Guilt in May or’s Court and W’ns Sentenced to Pay Fine of $199.99. Willie Carter admitted in Mayor’s Court Friday morning that he had cut an employe of a carnival -company in Barnwell the previous night and wns sentenced by Mayor W. D. Harley to pay a fine of f 100 or serve 30 days on the chain gang, half of the sentence bong suspended. Being unable a% the time to pay the fine. Carter was lodged' in the Barnwell County Jail. Corbett Hartzog, who pleaded guilty to a violation of the prohibition law, received a like sentence and was re leased from custody Monday, when he paid his flne. From what can be learned, it ia un derstood that the difficulty between Carter and thn stranger was the re sult of a balance of 25 cents said to be of Vl^ineT an swered every call of patients and par ents and her happy radiant -imile brightened the long hours of^ the night. Miss Blistine, of Charleston, assisted Dr. Kollock in the operating room, as did also Dr. W. W. King, of this city. Yeoman service was clao rendered on both days by the Revs. C. K. Turner and R. W. Humphries, who helped in the operating room and in carrying patients to and from the room. Management ofthe clinic was handled very successfully by Supt. W. W. Carter, business manager, as sisted by Prof. Hugh McLaurin, the teachers and committees. Thanks are also due Miss EHzabbth McNab. Home Demonatration Agent, who spared no effort to mak<> the clinic a success, using her car constantly be fore and during the clinic. Dr. D. K. Briggs, of Blackrills, and Dr. L. T. Claytor, of this city, rendered excellent volunteer service during the two days. The people of Barnwell responded in their usual hospitable manner,' opening their homes and entertaining visiting doctors and nurses and fur nishing refreshments to anxious par ents and nourishment for patients. All of the committees gave splendid service, ns usual. * — The examinations of school and pre school children showed many more or^a bottie of liquqr, - which J&artzog, in Mayor’s Court, admitted selling. At first, according to Mayor Harley Carter professed his innocence and even assisted the officers in their ! hunt for the assailant. Friday morn ing he is said to have admitted to the Mayor that ho had done the cut ting. A short time later, it is said, several affidavits were about to be signed placing the guilt on Shellie Bessinger. Hartzog was called as s witness and admitted selling the car nival man the whiskey. The latter was fined $5. Quarterly Rally Held. - - - j— ——— 7 j — — — | 6, and they werei considered worthy, io lbs. of leafy vegetables and 8 lbs. j was realized, which will be used for, certs: < ^ r - B arrett sings with beau- foemen for the team -that has won of squash or parsnips. j the benefit of the Barnwell Methodist! quality of tone and fine musi- seven out of nine games played this season. The outcome of the contest would probably have • been in doubt until the final ^histle and doubtless the game would have furnished num erous thrills. No other games are on Barnwell’s schedule. Hare Undergoes Operation. -Columbia, Nov. 16.—Congressman Butler B. Hare, of Saluda, is a pa tient at the Baptist hospital, where he underwent a rather painful but not serious^ operation. According to a statement of the operating surgeon, Mr. Hare’s operation was rather painful but one that is never very dif ficult or seriotis. He is doing flne Another showed a doll representing Church. It is understood - that the ]a child choosing the foods to eat.. The people of nearby towns will be given “Yes” food* included: Apples, or- an opportunity of seeing the play in anges, grapefruit, bread, oatmcAl, to- the near future, matoes, eggs, milk, butter, ptunes, potatoes, onions, leafy vegetables, etc."' co-operative marketing, gardening. The “No,” foods were: Pickles, fried poultry raising, home orchard and He has both voice and imagination.’ Blackville, Nov. 22.—The quarterly rally -of the Barnwell Association was held at Blackville on the evening of November 17. The weather was de- cianship. His high notes are a joy. c idedly inclement, and in view of this i win M necessary. Tn the pre school clinic held November 4th- at the Court House by Dr. Dotterer and Miss Cunningham of the Bureau of Child Hygkne, 45 children were ex amined. Of these 23 were defective and there were 51 defects, showing in a measure the percentage of defects among children that can be corrected. Must File Applications Now. foods, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee tea, etc home dairying. In the Egg Show there were 11 en- On the walls were posters showing tries. A candling machine showing the value of right eating; diets for how to candle eggs, which is most ini- correct weight, overweights and un- portant in the marketing of fresh derweights; the correct posture stand- eggs, was available for all visitors t* ards for girls and boys of all three see and :’se Theorizes won were as types, thin, intermediate and stocky. In the center was a large poster stat ing that Home Demonstration Work follows: In the Community Exhibits, Pleas ant Hill won first, Double Ponds sec- offtirs a well balanced program. On ond and Hilda thiref. one aide of the scale was: Improving In a separate booth were scales and pnd will be able to leave for home! the Family Life by art of good dress- height rod, where any who wished within the next few days, of as soon ing, beautifying the home, whole- 1 could be weighed and measured. Dis- some recreation, housework mkde eas-| played nearby were the weight and ier, munis for health and happinoss. height poster*. During the week, — and on the as the incision heals sufficiently. ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel '.v---*' 1' ' Allendale Smashes Williston. Allendale, Nov. 18.-—Allendale’s powerful football machine continued to gile up points, as Williston was defeated, 44 to 0. Allendale bucked, ran and passed in such a manner that Williston was not able to cope with the attack. The line allowed Willis ton only one first down and continued to open up for her backs. Chavous featured with his bucks and passes, while Bates, Richardson and Dunbar tore off spectacular runs. Tharin and Williams at ends caught beauti ful passes for long gains. Having lost only one game'end escpecting to close the most successul season of football in her history with victory, Allendale is pointing toward Aiken with dete ■ the attendance was considered good. Denmark had the largest visiting del egation, insisting of 28 members of the several unions of the Denmark church. ^' . •'H The entire program was unusually good. Rev. F. Clyde Helms made the chief address of the evening, which was (interesting as well as instructive. Officers for the ensuing year were elected, Mrs. G. N. Smith, of Ehr- hardt, being re-elected as -president. Mrs. Smith is thoroughly interested -nrB. Y. P. U. work, and the Assodt- tion is fortunate in having her ser vices fbr another term as president. She is both practical and progressive. Blackville, as the host*** church, served lunch to the delegates. - The next meeting will be held Rt Other announcement will Denmark and the young people are next W eek. «r*n It is desired to inform all veterans and dependents of deceased veterans of the World War, who have not pre viously-applied for Adjusted Compen sation (commonly known as the bo nus) that January 1, 1928, is the last date on which applications will be ac cepted. A dependent of a deceased veteran can file application within a period of six months after the death of the vet eran, when death occurs within a pe riod of six months prior-to January jl, 1928, this being the only ex ception. It is, therefore, urged that those who have not filed their appli cations do so immediatelyi ' ~ Application forms may be obtained from tht) Regional Office, U. S. Vet erans Bureau, 1246 Main Street, Co lumbia, S.-C., or locally from Ameri can Legion Posts or American Red Cross Chapters. Oyster Supper at Baptist Church The ladies of the local Baptist Church will serve an oyster supper at the church on’ Thursday evening, December 1st, from 7:30 to 9:30. The public is cordially invitsd to attend. bd