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PAGE SIX THE BARNWELL PEOPLE-SENTINEL, BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY,, JUNE 28TH, 1»28. Convention Sidelights By £. Courtney Dunkel The Grace Period By JANE OSBORN >-Q ■»>>»> ->•>•>-♦ <CopyrlKht.» «( HE grace period allowed for the payment of your premium will expire on the 13th of April, 10‘2—. In case of nonpayment during this period, THIS POLICY WILL LAPSE—” Martin Noble regarded the printed slip of paper that had come in his ^morning mail with an expression of grim amusement, die read it through and his eyes lingered on the words in large black letters across the bot-„ tom of the slip: '■“IMPORTANT—LAST NOTICE” "Well, let her lapse,” lie said half aloud, and let the slip drop into the waste-paper basket at his side. He readied for another letter but did not open it. His eyes were still ab sently focused on the expanse of gray-blue sky. He recalled unim portant details of the trarrs:wtion eight yetirs ago when he first- took out the life Insurance. He was twenty-four years old then and. though his salary was unusually good for u young man of his. age, a fifty thousand dollar life Insurance policy seemed large. Taking it out at all was, of course, a token of his mental derangement at the time. Payment of the large premiums had been a pleasure at first—going without things for himself so that he might pay them for her. He tried not to think of the girl to whom lie had been en gaged for one brief year. Then after she had returned the ring and the letters he had gone on with the pay ments, still thinking vaguely that there might be a reconciliation. Several times within the eight years be had thought of letting the policy lapse. Put each time he hud gone on with it. But now he had honestly forgotten to send in his last premium. Of course, with his present income the payment of it meant no sacrifices, ♦still there were oilier ways to Invest the money, the benefits of which he might reap himself. ‘‘Better let It ;lapse,” he muttered again—and then jlooked up somewhat.surprised to see ;his secretary, Mary Bennet, standing iat the other side of the desk. "Are you ready for dictation?” she (Suggested rather demurely. ' ‘‘I hope you noticed the nonpay ment notice from the insurance peo- iple,” she said, searching through the pile of letters. ‘it’s in the waste-paper basket,” - r "A*:- home some time—she said she tttUght he might like to meet hei brothers. There were two of them in_lhe city college and they kbew all sorts of amusing songs and stunts. That night Martin Noble had a long conference with himself. ln the morn ing when Mary Bennet appeared for Ids dictation he had difficulty in as suming Iris usual Impersonal manner toward her. “Pm thinking of making a change In that policy of mine,” he said. ‘‘You might write and ask them what form is necessary for changing the name of the beneficiary. I don't know a thing about insurance.” ‘‘Shall I give them the name of the —beneficiaryf’ asked Mary, narrowly regarding the long points of her pen cils. "Perhaps 1 had better get the bene ficiary's consent first,” said Martin. Mary's blue eyes opened in a sort of childish bewilderment. "I mean—that I want to marry you —Mary,” he said. The pencil dropped from Mary’s hand as he took It In his own and .drew Iier to him. "But don’t let’s ever talk about the i Insurance,” said Mary. Those who looked forward to a real exciting convention are quite disap pointed that it is not being held in Chicago. ♦ ♦ Some people are begining to think that “Father’s Day” celebrations are made just as a ruse to keep Father home at least one day in the year! CANDIDATES’ CARDS. Announcements under this head are payable strictly in advance. Rates upon application. For Congress. hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Second Congressional 'Dis trict of South Carolina and pledge mystdf to . abide by the rules of the Democratic party. , BUTLER B. HARE. self to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. B. W. Peeples. For Magistrate, Red Oak Township. We, the voters of Red Oak Town ship, hereby urge and present J. M. ( Hill as a candidate for Magistrate of Red Oak Township, and feel assured that he will abide by the rules and reg ulations of the Democratic party. v Voters. M. B. Calhoun & Son : Funeral Directors and Embalmers Steel and Cement Vaults Ambulance Service. Barnwell Allendale Phone 25, Allendale. • For Magistrate at Blackville. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office of Magistrate at Blackville, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election, pledging my self to abide by the results and to sup port the ncmin&s of the party. C. S. Buist. -*r For Clerk of Court. URGE STANDARD FIRE EQUIPMENT Hydrant Couplings Blamed for Huge Losses. New York.—Half the fire depart ments in the United States are unable to aid neighboring cities in case of need dne to the lack of uniformity of tire-hydrant couplings. Millions of dol lars are in jeopardy because of the failure of all cities to adopt standard hose and fire-hydrant connections. The great need of conformity in the interchangeable parts of the fire hydrant was demonstrated as early as the Boston fire of IST’J and again dur ing the conflagrations in Baltimore in 11XM and In Augusta In 1910. At these tires and numerous others the destruc tion might have been materially re duced had there been standard equip ment. As It was, efficient fire-fighting apparatus sent lrom neighboring towns said Martin Noble. "I’m going to let Mary. It lapse.” ‘ J* ‘‘But, Mr. Noble,” gasped "You can’t possibly—” "Why shouldn’t I let it lapse if I want to?” he asked, watching the color mount In her cheeks as he looked at her. "I can buy F. P. stock with the premiums—and that will be some good when I want to retire. It Isn’t as If those Dawson cousins would care about a paltry fifty thou sand.” "But—but you might marry,” ex claimed Mary. Martin shook Ids head sadly and watched Mary’s face to see the re liction. He was surprised to realize what enjoyment he got out of the play of expression on Mary’s pretty young face. A quick little "Oh” of surprise escaped from Mary’s un painted lips, then she took her ac customed seat at the side of her em ployer’s desk, and precisely opened her note book. Martin * meanwhile stooped and drew the important notice from ld^ waste basket He passed It mechan ically to Mary. "Tell them that ow ing to a clerical error the payment of the premium was overlooked. Make -out the check and leave it with the letter for me to sign.” Martin watched for the reactloiP on Maryw face but Mary was simply looking in tently at her notebook. After an hour of rapid dictation Mary rose to go. She paused at the door. "I hope, Mr. Noble,” she said shyly, "that—that I didn’t seem to be In truding in yonr personal affairs.” Martin looked up and smiled, and surprised himself almost as much as iltt did Mary when he said, "Let’s have lundieon together. It’s a de pressing sort of day—to lunch alone.” At hmeheon Mary had the temerity Jtt jfk MarHq & coma, to s$e her ftf and cities was* practically worthless because dissimilar hose couplings made it Impossible to connect up with the hydrants or hose lines of the burning city. The practicality of uniform appa ratus, on the other ,hand, was well demonstrated at a recent fire in Fall River, Mass. 1 Standardized equipment was in uye. Eighteen cities responded to the cull for aid by sending 29 pieces of apparatus. All of these pieces ex cept one were able to connect readily to the hydrants or the hose lines with out the use of adapters. At first the fire threatened to destroy the entire city, hut with this effective co-opera tion it was brought under control after the destruction of parts of six blocks. The work of making the standard ization of the hydrant couplings na tionwide is being carried on by the national board of underwriters. This board estimates that the entire coun try, with the exception of some of the larger cities, will be fairly^ well stand ardized within the next five years.' There are more automobiles than I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for Barnwell County, and pledge myself to abide by the rules arul regulations of the Demo cratic party. — R. L. Bronson. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Barnwell County,’subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election, pledging my self to abide by the results and to sup port the nominees of the party. Boncil H. Dyches. For Master. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Master of Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary election, pledg ing myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. G. M. Greene. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of Magistrate at Blackville, subject to the rules and r ulations of the Democratic primary election, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nomi nees of the party. W. S. Grubbs. For Magistrate at Hilda. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate at Hilda, subject to the rutes,and regula tions of the bemocratic primary elec tion, pledging myself to abide by the results ard to support the nominees of the party. W. K. Black. < MOTHER'Flet cher’s Castoria is esr pecially prepared to I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate at Hil^ia, subject to the rules and regula tions of the D<*mocratic primary elec tion, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominess of the party. relieve Infants in arms and Children all ages of Constipa tion, Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhea; allaying Feverishness arising therefrom, and, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving healthy and natural sleep. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Absolutely Harmless - No Opiates. Physicians CYCrywktft fgC0mnKn4 it* Paul H. Sanders. For the State Senate. farms in Iowa, the National Automo bile Chamber of Commerce proudly an nounces. The farms may be out-num bered by the automobiles, but, for one thing, they never leave the State! French Choose Edison as Greatest Inventor I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of State Senator from Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic party, pledging myself to abide by the results of the election and to support the nominees of the party. Edgar A. Brown. For House of Representatives. ^ I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives from Barnwell Coun ty, and pledge myself to abide by the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic party. D. W. Heckle. I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the House of Reprteentatives from Barnwell Coun ty, , and pledge myself to abide by Paris.—Edison heads the (i list of the world’s greatest inven tors, in a voting contest conduct ed by a Paris newspaper. The American was the favor ite because of the benefit of his works to humanitj* The phono graph and the electric lamp are given as his prifleipal achieve* ments. The next four Inventors, In order, are Jacquart, inventor of the textile loom; Ampere, fa ther of the electro-magnet, be cause that led to the perfection of the telegraph and telephone; Ader,^ given credit for getting off the ground In the first heav- ler-than-atr flying machine, and Branly, whose work contributed much to practical wireless. cratic party. r. J. E. Harley. For Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Coroner of Barnwell County, subject to the rules and regulations* of the Democratic primary election, and pledge myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. D. P. Lancaster. I hereby annource myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate at Hilda, and pledge mysedf to abide- by the rules and regulartfons of the Democratic party. W. Hayne Dyches. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate at Hilda, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec tion, pledging myself to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. W. L. Harley. I hereby announce^ myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate at Hilda, subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary; elec- Tron, Triedgrrrg myself to abide by the the party. D. A. Dyches For Magistrate at Barnwell. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate at the rules and regulations of the Demo- Barnwell, subje:t to the rules and regulations of the Democratic prima,ry election, pledging myself * ^pt^bide by the results and to support the nonri nees of the party. / Sanders. Magistrate for Bennett Springs and Four Mile Townshipsi. . I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Magistrate for Bennett Springs and Four Mile Townships, subject to the rates and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election, pledging my- I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office of Magistrate at Barnwell, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election, pledging my self to abide by the results and to sup port the nominees of the party. J. M. Diamond. i! LONG TERM MONEY to LEND 6 percent, interest on large amounts Private funds for small loans. For Magistrate at Dunbarton. I hereby announce myself ~a candi date for re-election to the office of Magistrate at Dunbarton, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election, and pledge myaelf to abide by the results and to support the nominees of the party. 0. W. Harley. BROWN & BUSH LAWYERS BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA. ADVERTISE IN THE PEOPLE-SENTINEL. :