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By THB OFFICIAL NBWWAFn OF BABNWHX OOUMTT The Barnwell People-Sentinel THIS SPAC* —IS— FOR SALK. J Consolidated June L 1925. 'Jufet Like a Member of (he Family” BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY. JANUARY 17. 1929. NUMBER 29 WOULD ABOLISH TAX COMMISSION 6 BILL WOULD PLACE DUTIES ON STATE OFFICIALS. Representative J. E. Harley, of Barn well, Introduces Measure Rela tive to Tax Group. # Columbia.—The duties and powers heretofore conferred upon the State tax commission would be devolved up on the comptroller, general and the State treasurer under the terms of a bill introduced in the house Friday by Representative J. E. Harley, of Barn well, and referred to the ways and means committeee for consideration. The purpose of the measure is set forth in its first section, as follows: “That in order effectively to carry into execution the equitable assessment of property for taxation, and effectively and equitably to levy ar.d collect the taxes of the State, the duties and powers heretofore conferred upon and belonging to the South Carolina tax commission, are hereby devolved and conferred upon the comptroller gen eral and the treasurer of the State.” The bill which, if passed, is to be come effective January 1, '1931, pro vides for the distribution of the duties of the tax commission upon two State officers, the treasurer and the comp troller general. The property tax division and the income tax division (except the collec tion of taxes which is to be under the control of the State treasurer) are to be placed under the control of the comptroller general;, the license tax division is to be under the control of the State treasurer. A section provides that the general assembly is to appropriate annually, in specific items, “such amounts as may be necessary for clerical help in the office of the comptroller general and treasurer of the State” to put into effect the provisions of the measure. Representative Harley, in speaking of the measure after the house ad journed, said that the measure would not become effective, if passed, until after the next election, and the people, in voting for treasurer and comp troller general, would know that they were in reality “voting for members of a tax commission.” If any of the j present members of the tax commis sion cared to enter races for those of fices, they could of course do so, Mr. Harley said. One effect, at least of his bill, if passed, would be to place the matter of naming “tax commis sioners” in the primary election, that is, if the State treasurer and comp troller general may be so termed. Lieut Col U t S Grant. 3rd. U S Army Corps of Engineers, is chairman of the Committee to Ar- , range for the Inauguration of Her bert Hoover as President neu March Former Kline Girl Gets Appointment Mrs. Elizabeth Pate Ray Succeeds Her Father as Cashier in Tax Col lector's Office. Asparagus Fertilization. Demonstrations in fertilization of asparagus are being marked out with several farmers in the county. Records of results in this State and others show it to be most profitable to apply generabrfertiiizer after the cutting season. It is advised to apply 100 to 200 lbs. of nitrate of soda before cutting season and then apply general fertili zers after cutting so that in the end . about one ton will have been applied in total carrying an analysis of ap proximately 6-8 per cent. phos. acid, 4-6 per cent, ammonia and 7-8 per cent potash. It might be an advantage for a’ farmer to be able to wait until after i the cutting season so that he could pay cash for the fertilizer used. The general belief is that very lit-. 3 * I tie or none of the fertilizer is taken up uiftil later when weather is warm and a well developed feed root sys-.| tern has been formed. The full hair roots are used to take 'up plant food ! and very little or no absorbtion is donje by large fleshy roots. Next year’s crop largely is dependent upon the plant food taken up after this year’s cutting. Therefore, for best results a liberal aplication of fertili zer should be made after cutting.— Prepared by H. G. Boylston, County Agent. Of interest to many friends in Barn well County is the announcement by John L. Cabell, tax collector of Chat ham County, Ga., of the anpointment of Mrs. Elizabeth Pate hay as cash ier in his office, su?Jceding her father, the late C. W. Pate, formerly of Kline but for several years pre vious to his death*a resident of Sav annah. Mrs. Ray has been connected with the tax collector’s office for eight years, serving most of that time as registration clerk. Since the death of her fathi r she has dischvged the duties of cashier, and her appoint ment to that office comes ag a re ward for capable services says the Savannah Morning News. In an nouncing the appointment, Mr. Cabell issued the following statement: “It is with the feeling of apprecia tion of the ability of women to hold responsible positions in our local government that I announce the ap pointment of Mrs. Elizabeth Pate Ray to fill the position of cashier in the tax collector’s office. This position was recently left vacant by the death of her father, C. W. Pate. Mrs, Ray has filled this office most acceptably, both during the illness of her father and since his death. “It is a pleasure to make such a promotion as a reward for ability and faithful service and as an encourage ment to meet additional responsibili ties. There were a number of worthy and capable applicants for the vacancy who could have qualified to fill the position. In reaching my- decision I am recognizing ability by mak ing a well-merited promotion.” Mrs. Ray is a niece of Mrs. G. M. Greene, of Barnwell. -V SOUTH CAROUNA POWER CO. EXPRESSES APPRECIATION To the Citizens of Barnwell: We desire to thank the citizens of Barnwell for the overwhelmiing ex- , X pression- of confidence in our ability to serve their progressive little city, as evidenced by the handsome majori ty of votes cast in Tuesday’s election in favor of selling their electric light plant to our company. We take this method of assuming them that we shall do all that is humanly possible to serve them in a most satisfactory manner at all times and it will be our pleasure to aid in every way in the material advancement of the town and its people. To this end we ask their wholehearted cooperation, in or der that our future business relations may be mutually pleasant and profita ble. As plated in our proposal to buy the plant, our Company is making plans for big developments in this territory and as a result of Tuesday’s election Barnwell will get in on> this program. Respectfully yours, South Carolina Power Company, . By R. A. Easterling, Vice-Pres.. Teachers, Trustees Met Here Saturday About 100 Gathered in Local School Auditorium for Splendid Pro gram.—Dinner Enjoyed. One of the largest gatherings of teachers and trustees had in some time was held here Saturday, when about one hundred fathered in the auditorium of the Barnwell High School, where they were entertained with a most e^*ellent program. Fea tures of the meeting were addresses by Supt. Geo. W. Wannamaker/of $5t. Matthews, and Prof. Edgar Long, of Due West, the former being president of the State Teachers Association and the latter a teacher of English at Ers- kine Colege. % Mr. Wannamaker’s sub ject was “The Professionally Minded Teacher” and tha t of Prof. Long “Co operation of Teacher and Trustee.” A violin solo by B f rs. J. Norman An derson and a vocai solo by Mrs. Ira Fale* added greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion. Devotionsl excicises were conducted by Dr W. M. Jones, pastor of the Barnwell Baptist Church. List but by no means least was an excellent dinn«-, which wa 8 to have been served by the local school im prove nen: association, the wort, later having been assumed by Mrs. G. M. Greene, Mrs. Hayne Hogg, Mrs. H. J. Phillips and Mrs. J. Bunyan Black, leaders of the Organ Groups of the local Baptist Church. They were ably assisted in serving by Mrs. J. E. Ma- haffey, Mrs. S. W. Blanton, Mrs. Car rie Chandler, Mrs. C. J. H. Still, Mrs. A. A. McAllister, Mrs. W. W Carter, Misses Margaret McAllister, Essie Morris, Floride Jackson and Thelma Sanders Influenza Epidemic Shows No Abatement StHl Raging After Raging in Ellen- ton for Two Mentha.—Two Fire Scares. Ellenton, Jan. 12.—The annual business meeting of the Ellenton Ag ricultural club was held Saturday at the club house with only a few mem bers in attendance. A. A. Foreman the president, presided over the meet ing, at which time officers were elected for the year and dinner men wi drawn. rere Mr. Foreman w-as reelected presi dent, A. B. Wise was chosen to suc ceed C. G. Youngblood as vice-presi dent and Mr. Youngblood was elected secretary and treasurer^ At the close of tho moating* F. D. Bush sorvod a delicious barbecue dinner. Several out-of-town visitors were present. Found in Sewer CITIZENS VOTE ill TO SELL PLANT OVERWHELMING SENTIMENT IN FAVOR OF SALE. This baby was found in 2 sewer in New York by milkman'Joseph Berowitz while he was making his early morning . rounds. Hearing sounds issuing from a sewer, Bero witz investigated and found this little totj Barnwell Man Heads Powerful Committee Cot. J .E. Harley Made Chairman of Judiciary Committee in House of Representatives. Dr. John Hood had the misfortune to have his car, a Chevrolet coach, badly damaged by a passing motorist Sunday on the Augusta highway near Ellenton. It is understood that Dr. Hood was driving into the highway from a side road while the other car was driving at a high rate of speed on the highway. Double Ponds Items. Double Ponds, Jan. 15.—Miss Julia Warren has returned home after spending a few days with her brother in Orangeburg. Mrs. M. A. Delk and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rowell. The^little daughter Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winton Jones was painfully, but not seriously burned last week while playing around a fire. Miss Victorine Delk was the guest of Miss Josephine RowaU jSuhday af ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James Dyches spent the week-end with the latter’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Rowell. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Delk and family were the Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs. J. B. Hartzog. Rev. Paul Crosby, Miss Eva Cros by and Mr. Bets were the dinner guests of Mr: and Mrs. F. D. Rowell Sunday. *- Miss Lenicbue Hutto, of Orange burg, is visiting her cousin, Miss Julia Warren. AUDITOR’S NOTICE. Bishop Thomas Visits Barnwell. The Rt. Rev. Albert S. Thomas, Bishop of the Diocese of South Caro^ lina, preached a splendid sermon Sun day evening in the Church of the Holy Apostles. This was his first visit to Barnwell sir.ee hig election as Bishop several weeks ago and the members of the local congregation are confi dent that he will prove a worthy suc cessor to the late Bishop Guerry. I will be at the following places for the purpose of taking returns for 1928. Only personal property will be re turned this year. Ten per cent penal ty will be added for not making re turns befbre March 1st, 1928: Meyer’s Mill, January 18th. . Robbins, January 21st. Snelling, January 23rd. Wiiliston, January 25th. Respectfully yours, . W. H. MANNING, Acyditor, Barnwell Co. Hilda Happenings. Hilda, Jan. 15.—The many friends of Mrs. Hattie Arledge will regret to learn of her continued illness. A. D. Hutto is attending United States Court in Columbia this week. * Miss Lucy Cook spent last week end in Bamberg with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cook. Miss Janie Lou Hutto has returned home after spending several days with her sister, Mrs. Ansel Still, in Barnwell. A. P. Collins, Monroe Rowell, W. K. Black, Mis s Oda Barker, Mrs. E. L. Still and Mr. and Mrs. C. Crawdey at tended the teachers and trustees meet ing in Barnwell Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Indore Hartzog spent Stinday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hartzog. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Black, of Au gusta, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Collins. Mrs. Julia Black and children spent the week-end with Mrs. Mozelle Folk at Midway. James Hutto, of North, spent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hutto. Mrs. Lloyd Black and children are visiting her parent!, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Still, of the Reedy Branch sec tion. Ladis’ Auxiliary Meets. _ » f .fedL»4 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Barn well Episcopal Church met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Archdeacon and Mrs. Joseph Burton. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Emmie M. Porter, president; Mrs. C. F. Molair, vice- president; )frs. T. L. Wragg, secre tary, treasurer and custodian; Mrs. B. P. Davies, publicity chairman. - ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel SE-jg -a „ ■A*- Jft * 'W What has been characterized by many of the leading citizens of the town as “public nuisance” and many other “bad namls,” in the form of slot machines, located m several business places of the town, will soon be done away with if reports circulat ed are true. It is understood that the town council, acting on the com plaints of so many people are taking steps to have these slot machines abolished in the near future. The influenza epidemic which has been raging here for nearly two months is still going strong. Hardly a home in the entire community has escaped, some havir.g five or six in bed at one time. Many cases of pneumonia have developed, several deaths resulting. One doctor stated Monday that he was tending thirteen cases of pneumonia at that time. Quite a bit of excitement was cre ated Saturday when the fire alarm was given, it being thought that the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Helmly was on fire. It proved to be only a great deal of smoke in the loft caused by a de fective flue. This time, “a lot of smoke and no fire. However on Mon day, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stokes’ home did catch on fire on the roof, but prompt action on the part of volun teer firemen soon extinguished the blaze with only a small damage done. Miss Kathrine Ransey, Aiken County health r.urse, spent Wednes day here examining the school chil dren about eight years of age, for goiter. Vital Statistics. During the year 1928 there were 50 deaths in Barnwell district, 33 of them being among the negroes, an4 during the same period there were 96 births, according to a statement made this week by Mrs.Pearle Hagood Harvard, Registrar of Vitl Statis tics. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness and sympathy dar ing the recent illness and death of my wife. V. D. LEE. Columbia. — Barnwell County through one of her representatives in the House was given quite an honor by the Legislature or. the opening day when J. E. Harley was made Chair man of the powerful Judiciary Com mittee on which there arc lh»rty-one lawyer, some c? the n .‘<*t prominent in the State. Mr. Harley has served on' the Judiciary Committee givee be coming a member of the House and his elevation to the head of this commit tee will be news of imereti to his friends throughout Bai^we’l and ad joining counties. Jamea R. Coggs- hall is vice-chairman and Gerard Hartzog of the Olar section of Bam berg County was given the important position of Clerk of this committee. Over in the Senate, Senator Edgar A. Brown'took hie oath of office and was assigned to the important Senate Ju diciary Committee. Meters. Brown, Harley and Heckle are also on other important committees. W. W. Smoak, of Walterboro was elected speaker pro-tem without op position and a like honor was accord ed Speaker Hamlin. Former Repres entative Funderburg was elected chap lain of the House and Rev. J. C. Roper of Columbia elected chaplain of the Senate in spirited contests. Both houses adjourned Tuesday to hear the Governor’s annual message which he delivered in person at noon Wednes day.. Death of Mrs. U. D. Lee. Mrs. U. D. Lee, aged 68 years, died Wednesday morning, January 2nd, at her home at Snelling, her body being laid to rest the following day in the Lee family burying ground near that place, the Rev. W. R. Davis, of Wil- liston, conducting the funeral ser vices. She had been sick for several ■months and her death was not unex pected, though it came as a great shock to her many friends. She was a good woman and her presence will be greatly missed in the home and the community in which she lived for so many years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Lee is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Kate Howell, of Augusta, and Mrs. Mike Hair, of Wiiliston, who have the sympathy of $ host of friends in their Wiiliston Boys Enlist. Wiiliston.—Walter Ashley Toole and Samuel Edward Dyson, of Wil- listoiv, were accepted for enlistment December 5th at Charleston. After completing the preliminary examina tion at Charleston, they were sent toi the Navy Recruiting Station at Ral^ eigh, N f C., for the final examination an,d passing there were sent to the U. S. Naval Training Station, Hamp ton Roads, Va., for two months mili tary training. After completing the above two months training, Toole and Dyson in tend to enter one of the various trade Offer of South Carolina .Power Caw Accepted by Majority of More Than Two to One. The citizens of Barnwell, by a ma jority of more than two to one, votfd in Tuesday’s special election to seli the local light and power plant to the South Carolina Power Company, of Charleston, the vote being 203 far and 90 against the sale. The purchase price is $45,000 and the company agrees to connect this city with their hydro-electric lines within four months. Light users will be given a substantial reduction in rates—12 cents per KW as compared with the present rate of 20 cents, both being subject to a 10 per cent, discount if paid before a specified date. Under the terms of sale the city retains ownership of the water system, which is to be leased to the power company. Water users will also benefit under the contract. It is gratifying to note that the Edisto-Savannah district of the com pany is under the active management of Robert A. Easterling, a native of Barnwell, whose rise In power de velopment circles has been phenome nal. Mr. Easterling, who it a gradu ate of Clemson College, several years ago conceived the idea of electrifying the Edisto-Savannah section of this State. Beginning with the plant at Denmark he gradually added other towns to his system and several months ago merged the Edisto Pub lic Service Company with the Sooth Carolina Power Company. He it a tireless worker and his friends here believe that he will do everything in hit power to give Barnwell and other towns in the system electric sendee that is second to none in South Caro lina. Among other things, opponsata of the sale based their fight upon the alleged poor quality of service and the result of Tuesday's election la taken as a vote of confidence in Mr. Easterling’s ability and that of the company he represent! to give this city the very best service possible. He is assured of the whole-hearted co-operation of a majority of the citizens of Barnwell in the develop ment of this section. Contest Is Filed. Wednesday morning it became known that a formal contest of the election had been filed with B. W. Sexton, Mayor pro tern. The petition, which seeks to have the election de clared null and void, was * available for publication this weeic, Mr. Sextan not wishing same mads public uodU it had been formally presented to the city council. Various K{regularities in connection with the election alleged in the petition, which is i by L. C. Vickery, E. F. Woodward and Angus B. Patterson. Among other things it is alleged that the rsgis- tration of voters was illegel, in that the books did not close 30 days prior to the election; that voters were net required to show their registration certificates, tax receipts, etc.; that paupers were allowed to vote in vio lation of the statutes; that the con tract of the power company is in definite in that no maximum rate for lights is specified. ~- It is presumed that city conned will take iimmediate action on the petition and if it be denied by that body the next step would probably be an appeal to the pourta, so that it may be several weeks or months be fore the matter is settled. w a Arnam’t Minstrel* at Vamp Singing numbers are abundant Van Amam’s minstrels, which to the Vamp Theatre in Barnwel urday night. The company, to advance notices, is carrying schools and learn a trade before go- recognized by minstrel ing to sea on one of Uncle Sam’s war ships and then to take the competitive examination Sept. 1st, 1929, for en trance to the preparatory class for Annapolis. ' ^ . Toole and Dyson attended the Wil- liston-Elko High school from which they graduated last June, and their many friends, as well as their rela tives, hare wish them the best of suc cess in their career. every town. Lloyd Gilbert and Charles tenors, have long ranked Charles Rage, bass, is u also. Carl Graves and are The