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♦AGE TWO. THE BARNWELL PEOPLE-SENTINEL, BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 192?. TheBarnwell People-Sentinel JOHN W. HOLMES 1840—1912. B. P. DAVIES, Editor and Proprietor. Entered at the post office at Barnwell S. C., as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.60 Six Months .90 Three Months ; .60 (Strictly in Advance.) THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1928. And Christmas is only a little more than 300 days away. Money’"'is the greatest linguist of them all, for it speaks in all lan guages. “Just as I expected, drink has brok en up my home,” said the man as his still exploded. The cute little girl these days doesn’t have to bother reading love stories—she has them told to her. Who will arise in 1928 to take thp publicity championship of the world away from a certain maker of auto mobiles ? On the opening day of Congress 400 bills wero introduced, and that Will give thorn something to talk about for a while. There may be much joy in Wash ington over the new record for the number of Christmas packages handl ed, but the mail carriers who handled the packages haven’t been heard send ing forth any gleeful shouts. Government. The government machinery—Fe 1- eral, Stato and local—in the United States is being given over more and to bureaus, boards, commissions and what not. Perhaps the growth of In dustrialism in this country, the great inertttse in population, and similar changing conditions have made this necessary. Hut, to many people, t seems that the government has al- n«dy gone too far. It is certain, at any rate, that when ever governmental machinery h<> comes too complicated to be undo’- stood by people who havti not made it their life study, those people can not be expected to manifest any intel ligent interest in their government It is equally certain that the movement to place the governmental processes in the hands of bureaus, boards, com missions and the like has roblxid popu lar government of a measure of au thority. The government machinery is being cluttered up with a lot of useless parts that do little except to rust out. Any citizen who has ever come in contract with some of these boards, bureaus or commissions can name a few of these useless parts. The complcated machine needs to be simplified. Maybe it would be if all who have become enmeshed in the red tape spun out of tho machine by bureaucrats woe to set up a concert ed howl. laxat ion. From Washington these days comes much shouting about tax reduction. But no one should la* fooled int * thinking that the problem of tax re duction will be settled, oneu and for all, by what is done in Washington, despite all the shouting. Taxes should be reduced all down the line, for tax reduction is not a problem for Washington alone. It is a problem chat requires the host thought and the utmost effort in every State capital, every county court house, every city hall, every school district, every governmental unit where bonds issue's are voted. And ev<in more than tax reduction is necessary, inequities and injustices jn the present system of raising reve nues should be removed. It is every body’s concern that taxes, local and ■national, should be lowered and rna le more uniform. Miss Elizabeth Woodson, of Tallahas see, Fla., were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Quattlebaum, c,f Charlotte, spent Christmas here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Boland and children, of Columbia, were visitors this week of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Scott. Dr. and Mrs. John Black, of Jack_ sonville, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Black. Mr. and Mrs. Pi. G. Fletcher and children, of Spartanburg, spent the holidays wuth Mr. and Mrs. M. C Krtchings. Mrs. James Grubbs, of Blackville, was a visitor her e during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Dowey Munn and daughter, of Pamplieo, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reel and children, of Au gusta, were guests during Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. I). L. Merritt. Mrs. H. H. Altman and children, of Charleston, are spending the holi days with her mother, Mrs. J. A. Rountree, and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bolick and children, of Hickory, N. ('., spent ('hristmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wc athersbee. B. T. Witherspoon, ot Mayesvillu, was a visitor' in Williston this week. Miss Louise Wilson, of Augusta is spending the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. William Melvin. B. M. Gibson, of Greenville, was a visitor here this week. J. F. and David Kennedy returned Tuesday from a visit to M. M. Player at Hlliott, where they enjoyed a de lightful hunt during the holidays. Mr. Player returned with them and is their gutist this week. Mrs. J. A. MeCue is visiting Miss Margaret Carswell in Aiken this week. Miss Waynette Eaves, of Augusta, was a visitor - here* Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Prothro and Mi ss Louise Prothro slant the* holi days in Fastover. Miss Anne Hicks, of Rome, (hi., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Hair. Mrs. A. P. L“o is spending the holi-’ days at her home in Farmville, N. (’. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Purvis and Smith Purvis, of St. IN .tor-burg, Fla., ate spending the holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Purvis. Mr. and Mrs. (). N. Courtney and Misses Ruby and Margaret Courtney spent Christmas in Wagener. Harold Jackson, of Jacksonville. Fla., visited last week Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Smith. Mr. and Mi's. I - ’. T. Merritt, Mi-s Annie League Merritt and Francis Merritt were guests of relatives in Woodruff during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Creech and family spent Sunday in Kline with Mr. Creech’s fathnr. R. B. Creech. Mr. and Mis. (). N. Courtney and daughters. Misses Margaret and Ruby, and Mr. and Mrs. (’. L. White and Joe Morgan attended the Pell- Courtney marriage in Orangeburg Thursday evening of last w“ek. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hair and chil dren spent Christmas in Kline with Mrs. Han’< parents. Me and Mrs. M. (’. Lee. Mi. and Mrs. Phil Harris and daughter', Kelt, of Spartanburg, were the guests Dr. and Mrs. ' Mr. and Gem*, of spending Mrs. S. W. Mi', and -p» nt (’hr So 1. a n and Local and Personal News from Williston Williston, Dec. 31.—Mr. and M s. D. A. Grubbs, of Laurinburg. N. (\, spent the holidays in Springfield and Williston. W. A. Floyd, of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Floyd, of Liberty Hill, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs W. E. Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Robin-on, of Younges Island, spent Christmas with .the latt<»r’s parents, Mr. and Mis. J. W. Folk. * Mrs. William A. Woodmman. Miss Woodson, of Edgefield, and during the holiday W. C. Smith. Mr-. Guy Co\ and Penny Farm-. Fla.. Christ mas with M r I’rott!, and ot hei relat iws. Mrs. Jennings Woodward -t mas with M r. and M i s J. W Folk. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hair, of Au gusta. were gue-ts Sunday of M-. and Mrs. W. 1!. Hair. Mrs. F. (■. () Shields and children, of Cro-- Anchor, are visiting M s. W . (). Sprawls. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Folk, of Dublin, Ga., are visiting relatives here. Mi. and Mrs. Allen Weather-bee. ot I am pa, I* la., have been spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Weathcrshee. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Boyd, of Wa-h- ington, Ga., wero the guests during the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Fender, and other nlnCves. Mrs. J. F. Davis has returned I rem Charlotte, and is with her son. Rev. W. R. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Willi am Hair and children, of Gastonia, N. are spending the holidays with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Boylstcn and family, of Allendale, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Kennedy, Jr. Dr. E. C. Smith, Hinman ismith and Mrs. Glenn Darbshire have re turned to their home in Bainbride and Moultrie, Ga., after spending several days here with relatives, be_ :ng called here on the sad missiomto attend the funeial of Mrs. E. C. Smith. Improved Uniform International Sunday School ? Lesson T (By REV. P. B. KITZWATETR, D D.. D«*n M#ody Biblt Institute of Chicago.) Lesson for January 8 JESUS AND THE SICK LESSON TEXT—Mark 1:21-45. OOLDEN TEXT—He hath done all thinga well: He makoth both the deaf to hear and the dumb to apeak. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jeaus Makes Sick People Well. JCNIOR TOPIC—John Welcomes and Raptizes Jesus. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP- lE—Jesus Shows His Sympathy and Power. s YOCNO PEOPLE AND ADPLT TOP IC—Jesus’ Power to Make Whole. The purpose of Mark in this section is to show Jesus Christ tire Divine Servant hearing God’s message and clothed with the power to save lost souls. Coupled with His superhuman strength is revealed His unwearied sympathy, giving itself out In helpful and saving service. I. Jesus Teaching V/ith Authority (vv. 21, 22). 1. The place (v. 21). r It was in the synagogue In Caper naum where He with four disciples re paired “straightway” upon His en trance Into the village. He availed Himself of the regular channel of In struction. Though many abuses had crept into the synagogue service. He chose to associate the new with the old order. 2. The time (v. 21). His faithfulness in observing the Sabbath brought Him to the place where the people assembled to wor ship and to hear the Scriptures ex pounded. He came not to destroy hut to fulfill the law, even the law of the Sabbath. 3. The Impression (v. 22). The people were astonished. Two tilings about His teaching Impressed the hearers. The substance of His message. The scribes, the professional teachers of the law merely quoted the authorities, but Jesus with first-hand knowledge set forth the truth with tire enthusi asm of freshness and personal convic tion. This distinction was quickly de tected by those who heard Him. H. Jesus Conquering Demons (vv. 232s). I. 'The outcry <»f the demon pos- se-^ed man (v. 2'’,). Bei'liaps ho interrupted Jesus while He was teaching. When the power of God is manife-ted there is bound to be an outers of the evil spirits. 2. The demon's confession (v. 21). “Thou art the Holy (tne of God.” The one whose ehief business it was to waste and destroy human life was in such miserable state as to desire to have nothing to do with Christ, and was now forced to confess Him as the Holy (tne. 3. Christ's attitude toward him (r. 2.'.). He asked and accepted no testi mony from Him. but sternly rebuked and east out the foul spirit. He not only is Himself pure but Is able to deliver others from impurity. Christ wants confession only from pure lips. 4. The obedience of the demon (v. 2(5). The spirit was reluctant to leave the man and malicious to the end. for he tore the man whom he had to leave. He had to acknowledge his defeat and went out in a howling rage. 0. The impression made upon the people (vv. 27. 2^). 'I’he news of <\rist’s power spread rapidly over Galilee. The people were startled by two t hings : (1) The new doctrinee which lie brought. CJ) I1L authority over demons. III. Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother.In- Law of Fever (vv. 2'.* 31). This scene lies in the home of one of the disciples. Ilt v went home with Simon ami* Andrew w ho told Him of the condition of I’eter’s mot her in-la w. lie came at once and lifted tier up ;ind the fever departed. She immedi ately ministered to Him. IV. Jesus Ministering to Many (vv. 32 34). Though the day was strenuous In its labors. l!o came unwearied even when the sun bad set. to meet the needs of the multitudes who bad gath ered from all parts of the city. He healed many of their diseases, east out demons. m>t allowing them to speak. The demons knew Him, but the poor, blind people knew Him not. V. Jesus Cleansing a Leper (vv. 37. 43). As Jesus preached in the.- syna gogues of Galilee and east out de mons, Ills power been me known. A Jeper came to Him sayL^g, “If Thou wilt. Thou eanst make me clean.” .Testis put forth His hand and touched him. saying, “I will, he thou clean.” and immediately the leprosy departed and he was cleansed. Beauty of Bible Thoughts I am of the opinion that the Bible contains more true sensibility,, more exquisite beauty, more pure morality, more important history, and finer strains of poetry and eloquence than can be collected from all other books, in whatever age or language they may be written.—Sir William Jones. DR. A. 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MID-DAY 45c LUNCH You are cordially invited to visit us and rest a while. ** AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. 12-15-4L WOOD n d Phone Nos. 29-J, 16 and 84 Mutual Ice?& Coal Co. Barnwell, South Carolina Just Received Shipment of Fresh Horses and Mules These are the kind of animals you need to make cotton at a profit. Farmers Union Mercantile Co. Barnwell, S. C. Stables in Rear of Store Building. Money to Lend SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS IN AMOUNTS OF $400.00 AND UP. APPLY TO . « Ninestein & Baxley BLACKVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Advertise in The People-Sentinel.