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cmmimsm Jbm i. ira. "Just Llk« a Mambar of tha Family" VOLUME LIIL BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY. JUNE 1*TH. 1930. NUMBI 8 CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR JOHN J. McMAHAN QUALIFIES AT LAST MINUTE. Harley and Sheppard for Lieutenant Governor. — Congressman Hare Has Two Opponents. At the expiration of the time limit for qualifying as candidates for State offices Monday, 49 men were lined up at the tape and the total of their en trance fees was $12,700. Some of this will go back to the counties com posing judicial circuits and congress ional districts—the balance will be used in meeting the necessary ex penses of the campaign. The governor’s race was enlivened Monday when, within a minute of the expiration of the time limit for filing pledges, John J. McMahan rushed into the office of the treasurer of the party and filed hig pledge and paid his en trance fee. Mr. McMahan’s entrance ran the number of candida'^3 for gov ernor to eight—within one. ot the num ber which entered the primary for that office in 1926 when there were nine ists in the ring. The entry of Mr. McMahan aroused much speculation "among political observers as he was not known to be contemplating run ning this year. Lever Comes la. A. Frank Lever, former congress man, also filed his pledge Monday for the governor’s race, he and Mr. Me jMahan being the last two to enter. It had been known for some time that he would make the race, so his entry aroused no additional comment. John F. Williams, of Aiken, was another who Aled hit pledge on the last day allowed. He ie ia the rare for Congress from the Second District. Candidates for State offices opened the campaign Tuesday at Lexington, while the members of the Senatorial party A red the Am guns ia the battle of the ballots at Sumter. A complete list of the State and Senatorial candidates is as follows: United States Senate—Coleman L. Blease, Leon W. Harris. James F. Byrnes. Governor—A. H. Williams, I. C. Blackwood. Olin D. Johnston. W. W. Smoak. R Beverley Herbert, W. H. Keith. A. Frank Lerer. John **J. Mc Mahan. Lieutenant Governor—J. E. Harley, James O. Sheppard. Secretary of State—W. P. Black- well, Harry D. Calhoun. Attorney General—John M. Daniel, Sam M. Wolfe, James H. Sullivan. Comptroller General—L. A. Sear- son, A. J. Beattie. Superintendent of Education—John E. Swearingen, James H. Hope. M. M. Wilkes. Commissioner of Agriculture—Jas. r . Shesley, R. Homer McAdams. Adjutant General—James C. Dozier. State Treasurer—Julian H. Scar borough. Congress. First District—Thomas S. McMillan. Second District—Butler B. Hare, Claude M. Aman, John F. Williams. Third District—Fred H. Dominick. Fourth District—John J. McSwain. Fifth District—W. F. Stevenson, Z. V. Davidson. Sixth District—Allard H. Gasque. Seventh District—H. P. Fulmer, D. R. Sturkie. Solicitors. Third Circuit—Frank A. McLeod. Fifth Circuit—A. Fletcher Spigner. Sixth Circuit—Harry Hines, W. E. Finley. Ninth Circuit—A. R. McGowan, Wendell E. Ackerman, Edward K. Pritchard. Twelfth Circuit—W. Stokes Houck, L. M. Gasque, G. Lloyd Ford. • » w ■ 11 Tin Cans and Mosquitoes. ' JAS. ARTHUR KENNEDY ANNOUNCES FOR HOUSE Just as The. People-Sentinel was ready to go to press this week, Jas. Arthur Kennedy, Esq., of Williston, brought in his for- • Vo mal announcement as a candi date for the House of Represen tatives. The editor regrets that, due to the late hour, it was not possible to publish the usual sketch in connection with Mr. Kennedy's announcement, but this will appear next week. A. V. Cullom Suffers Serious Face Wound Blackville Man Shot by Jesse Morris Friday Evening at Latter’s Home Near River. A. V. Cullom, of Blackville, is in a Columbia hospital suffering from a rifle bullet wound in the lower part of hia face and Jesse and Monnie Morris, tons of George Morris, of the Edisto section of this county, arc in the county jail, charged with the shooting, which occurred at the Mor ris home Friday evening. The young men are being held pending the out come of Cullom'a injuries. Absolved from Blame in Negro Boy’s Death Collision in Which Fiord McCuller Was Killed Recently Declared "Unavoidable Accident." Barnwell Man Makes Entry Into Politics B. S. Moore, Jr„ Announces Candidacy for Office of County Superintendent of Education. Eugene Zissett, young white man, of Colubbia, was absolved from any blame in connection with the death of Floyd McCuller, 15-year old negro boy, who was killed Sunday night, June 8th, near Long Branch Church, in a collision between a truck on which he was riding and a light car driven by Zissett. The boy was riding on the running board of the truck, which was loaded with 15 or 20 othe& negroes, several of whom were also injured in the accident. The coroner’s inquest was held in Barnwell Saturday afternoon and the jury, after hearing a number of wit nesses, declared that the accident was "unavoidable.” Both cars were badly damaged in the collision. Campaign Meeting Will Be Postponed Conflict of Dates in County and State Speakfests.—No Change in Tim© for Filing Pledges. To Stage Boxing Bout Here Tomorrow Night Stoney Hart in, of Barnwell, Will Op pose Bill Denmark, of Gaines ville. Fla. A boxing bout, in which Stoney Hartin, of Barnwell, will oppose Bill Denmark, of Gainesvile, Fa., has The shooting ia said to have been ! arranged for tomorrow (Friday) the aftermath of a difficulty the day j n Urht in the Vamp Theatre in this I before, when Jease Mot ris alleges that rity. Hartin needs no introduction to j he was beaten by Cullom and Haakell Aff** of hia home town hav- Davia, according to a statement made ,n f boxed here before. He gained by him to Sheriff B. H. Dycbes at the considerabe experience at The Citadel time of his arrest. On Friday evening winter of 1928 and next session following the alleged attack, Morris "W ** • member of the boxing team claims that Cullom drove up in his the University of South Carolina, automobile to the Morris home and «rhich institution he attended the past fearing further trouble the young icssion. Little is known here of Den man opened Are with a 44-calibre but he ia said to have quite a rifle. The only bullet A red took of- reputation as a Aghter down la ’gator I feet in the lower part of Cullom*• >»nd. The Florida boy outweighs Har- | face, knocking out his teeth and cut- Ha by eight pounds, j ting off part of hia tongue, it ia said. ln addition to the main bout, there The wounded man drove his car back "rill be other attractions on the Aght Dr. W. C. Milhous, a member of the local board of health, suggsts that people collect all tin cans and other receptacles that may hold water on pieir premises and destroy same in an effort to combat malaria/ Otherwise it is feared that, with so much wet weather, there might be an epidemic jM^this disease. Visiting in Norfolk, Va. J. S. Plexko, of Kline, left Sunday in his cur for a visit to his sister m -Norfolk, Va. He was accompaaied from Rock Hill by hia mother. Mrs. W. L ~ ‘ Coming as quite a surprise to a majority of the voters of Barnwell County is the announcement else where in this issue oi The People- Sentinel of the candidacy of B. S. Moore, Jr. of this city, who is seek ing election to the office of County Superintendent of Education. Until a few days ago, only Mr. Moore's closest friends knew that he was con sidering seeking political preferment thfs summer. , This is Mr. Moore’s first entry into the arena of politics and in spite of the fact that he will oppose a veteran office-holder, his friends are confident that he will give a good account of himself on the hustings this sum mer. The Barnwell candidate is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Moore, of thig city, and has a wide family connection throughout the county. He received his early education at the Barnwell High School and is an al umnus of the University of South Carolina and a graduate in law of Furman University. After receiving hit degree, he returned to Barnwell, where he is associated with the law firm of Brown and Bush. In speaking of his candidacy Tues day to a representative of The People- Sentinel, Mr. Moore said: "In offering mysefr as a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Education, I do so in the belief that I can render real service to the paople of Barnwell County. In case they see At to honor me with the office, I promise in return to give to the office my undivided attention. I feel that my years of study at the two Unhrer- citiea in this State have peculiarly Atted me to All this office. "I promise, if elected, to often am regularly visit each and every schoo in the county and thereby endeavor to build up the efficiency of our schoo system. I believe that through cloaa On secount of a conflict of dates in the county and Stste campaign meet ings, the county meeting which was originally scheduled to be held at Hilda on Friday, June 27th, will be postponed to n later time that will suit the people of that section, according to a statement made here Monday by to Blackville. where he was given first including s battle royal to be aid and later carried to a hospital in »t*go<i by four nogroaa. The first and cartftt ^ rop#nri# 0n raach _ cmn . ** Columbia, where It ie §aid that he A *bt will start promptly at 8:45 o' will recover unless blood-poisoning i clock, ts in. Reports received here Toes Passenger Farce Slashed. day were to the effect that his condi tion wss not to good. Upon being notified of the shooting. Sheriff Dyches went to the Morris home to mvrest Jesse Morris, but found no one there. He was later advised that the young man was at a house near Hilda snd desired to give him self up. The Sheriff went to the The Atlantic Coast Line today an nounced that on every Friday, Satur day and Sunday during July and Aug ust round trip fares to all points East of the Mississippi and South of the Ohio snd Potomsc Rivers will be re duced to the regular one-way fare house snd young Morris surrendered, plus 25 per cent for ticket* good for to him snd wss lodged in the county jail. Saturday a warrant wss sworn out by A. V. Cullom, Jr., *on of the wounded msn, sgainst Monnie Morris and when the latter's father hearef of this action he brought the young man to the jail Monday morning. Jesse Morris, sccording to Sheriff Dyches, assume*- all blsme for the shooting snd declares that /his brother had nothing whatever to do with it. F. S. BROWN NOT TO RUN FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE F. S. Brown, of Barnwell, stated Tuesday that he will not be a candi date this year for the office of Judge of Probate, which has been held for many years by the present incumbenfl Judge John K. Snelling. The reason assigned by Mr. Brown is the condi- ton of his health. A card in which he makes this announcement to his friends throughout the county is pub lished elsewhere in this issue of The People-Sentinel. It is not known at this time whether or not any other candidate will oppose Judge Snelling, as no other names have been mentioned in ^connection with this ract. Collision on Main Street. Blinded by the lights of an ap proaching automobile, a negro driving a light touring car collided with a wagon on Main Street Tuesday night, both vehicles being slightly damaged. Fortunately nobody was injured. The driver of the wagon failed to carry a lighted lantern. Prof. Beard, of ach in the local high bool Una. is will 15 days, and regular one-way fare plus 25 per cent for tockets good for 30 days. These tickets will be good only on coache* and no stopovers will be allowed. Miss Anna Sams Clark ia the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Hagood. accomplished in the matter of reduc ing the cost of operating the schools of the county. I intend to carry the office of Superintendent cf Education to every school in the county for the purpose of cooperetion and assistance While not actually engaged in visiting the schools of the county, I will be found in my office in Barnwell, where patrons, trustees, teachers and other interested citixen* may at all times And me attending to the public busi ness. It H not known at this time whether or not the present incumbent. Horace J. Crouch, will have more than one opponent. Dan Hartley visited Perry Simms in Washington, D. C., last week. Mr. Simmg gave a dinner snd bridge even ing in honor of Mr. Hartley. CLUB ENDORSES TOWN COUNCIL EFFICIENT, ECONOMICAL CONSTRUCTIVE. AND 51 'Hwi J. Julien Bush, Raq n Introduces Reu©» | lutfon at Meeting Held Here Thursday Aftermo. . — T — —— ■ ■■ •'~jz.’ ~ The unanimous endorsement of the present Barnwell municipal adminis tration featured the reorganization meeting of the local Democratic muni- . Col. Edgar A. Brown, county chair-1 cipal club, held in the Court House man. When the county executive Thursday afternoon. The resolution, committee arranged the itinerary for which was introduced bgr J. Julien county officers, the State candidates' Bush, Esq., called attention to the schedule had not been announced and I "great progress and improwements R is now found that the opening county (that) have been made under the meeting is scheduled to be held on the capable administration" of the local same date that the State party will officials and requested that they offer come to Barnwell. - I for re-election in the coming primary. The rules of the party provide that This is probably the flrst time ia the the time for flling pledges and paying history of the municipal dub that a assessment fees shall close the day I city administration has been thus eu- before the flrst campaign meeting. In I dorsed. order to comply with the rules, Colonel The meeting was called to order at Brown announces that the meeting 4:80 o'clock by tjpf president, P. W. will be called to order snd immediate- Price, and organizatt^n was perfected ly adjourned to a later date. This by the election of the foliowing offl- will give the voters of that section an cers: P. W. Price, president; Perry Bt opportunity to hear the candidates Bush, secretary end treasurer. The seeking State offices. executive committee is composed of The attention of candidates* for Thos. M. Boulware, M. C. Best, N. D. county offices is called to the fact Codin and A. A. McAllister, with the that no change has been made for I president and secretary as ex officio flling pledges snd paying assessment members. A meeting of the executive fees in order to qualify for the com- committee will be held this (Thura- ing primaries. The time, expires at day) afternoon in the office of the 12 o’clock noon, Thursday, June 26th. county directors for the purpose of er- The schedule of assessments, etc., ap-1 ranging for the coming town primary. peart in a "Notice to Candidates' published elsewhere in this issue of The People-Sentinel. LONG JOURNEY MADE BY 1922 MODEL CHEVROLET Chicago, HU June 16.—An out standing achievement of the current motoring season was recorded here recently with the arrival of J. M. Griffith from Mexico City, in 138 hours of running time, in n 1922 Chev rolet touring car with five passengers. Although neering 64, Mr. Griffith drove every inch of the distance him- Mr. Bush’s resolution of ment wee is follows: "Whereas, the present town officials have efficiently, economically and con structively administered the affaire of the Town of Barnwell for the pnst two years greatly to the satisfaction of our citizens; and "Whereas, great prograoe and iaa- provementa have been made under the capable edministration of ttttd offi cials; "Therefore, be It resolved by the Democratic Club of the Town of Bern- well that we do express to the city officials our sincere t| for the capable and efficient ••If. Aft.r •toppin, off km two| tr4llon t h,t thty kro firm to wtclu, ho proc««M to Detroit whor* tBd th*t wo rtquMt of thorn that he inspected several automobile plants t ^ y stand for re-election in the ceoe- and the General Motors proving i„g primary." ground, and then was impatiejit to be] Barnwell County Delegates Win Prizes at Short Course Barnwell County was well repre sented at the State Short Course for women and girls held at Winthrop College, June 6th io 14th. Not only was the full quota of delegates pres ent but seven of the twelve represen- tatix.es won recognition for work done previous to going to Winthrop or while in attendance upon the Short Course. Murriel Norris, of the Barnwell 4- H. Club, won first place in the Central District Health Improvement Contest, while Edna Creech and Lillian Hutto, of the Galilee Gardening Club, won first place in the Hazel Atlas Glass Garden Contest and the Southern Planter Garden Contest, respectively. The reward in the last two contests was a trip' to the State Short Course. Murriel will be awarded a trip to the State Fair. Catherine Creech, of the Barnwell 4-H Club, won third place in the Cen tral District Contest for Club Project Work. Mrs. Hal Buford, of the Greenland Home Demonstration Club, won the trip to the State 81 by Mm Salt Wheat place and Mrs. Louise Bauer third place in a Music Appreciation Contest held during the Short Course. Mrs. Bauer was selected, as one of the en tertainers and recreational leaders for women and assisted in putting on the final evening’s program of the Short Course. The entire program was one of pro fitable instruction and entertainment and every one in attendance returned home feeling they had "the time of their lives." Lectures, demonstrations, music, games and hand work filled the day time hours, while "movies,"i "stunts," music and dramatics filled the evening hours. The delegation made the trip in a school fans driven by Mrs. Dicks. The merriment created by the passengers made the trip seem very short and pleasant. Those attending were: Mrs. Hal Buford and Mrs. F. H. Dicks, of Dun barton; Mrs. B. W. Sexton and Mrs. Louise Bauer, of Barnwell; Mr*. A. P. Collins, of Hilda; Mr*. Willie Zorn, of Elko; Murriel Norris, of Kline; Cath erine Creech, Lillian Hutto, of Gali lee; Olive Senders, el off on the long trek home to resume hia occupation as mechanical engineer. Leaving Mexico City on April 30. the party covered the 929 mile* to the Border, crossed at Laredo, and pro ceeded to Chicago and Detroit with no miahaps other than two stop-overs, one for tire repairs snd one, at San TO STAGE "BABY PARADE- IN BARNWELL FRIDAY P. M. Procession Will Start at Five POedL —Prizes to Winners. Something new under the zunt A Antonio, for carbon removal and re-1 Baby Parade in Barnwell! Tomorrow placement of three exhaust valves in (Friday) afternoon, beginning at flva the eight-year-old car. The log of o’clock, all of the babiee in Barnwell the trip, as reported by Mr. Griffith, from three months to two year* of provide* statistics of interest to those win f orm a parade, beginning at contemplating a lengthy tour this Compton's Cbca-Cola plant, extending summer: , to the Bank of Western Carolina and Distance (Mexico City to Chicago), ma king a complete circqit and wind- 2,514 miles; running time, 137.5 i ng up at the starting point where the hours; average speed 18.28 miles per judges will begin their work. Prisee hour; gasoline consumption, 96.6 gal- w iU be offered for the prettieet baby, Ions; mile* per gallon, 26; cost of the fattest baby, etc. An additional gasoline, $33.76; oil and greasing, pr ixe will be offered for the most $6.25; repairs to car, including tire popular baby, a penny being charged repairs, $11.50. The total cost of f or each vote. Prizes will also be transportation, exclusive of meals, offered for the most attractive float hotel expenses and personal items, i n which the baby rides. The nurses was $51.50, or at the rate of one- 0 n this occasion will be dainty little third cent s mile for each person in gi r is and will add to the attractive- the car. , J ness of the occasion. ; Judges will be Despite the age of his Chevrolet, out-of-town folks who do not know the Mr. Griffith said that he started on the I babies. tour with no doubt as to the venerable After the prize* have been awarded old-timer's ability to cover the dis- refreshments, cbnsisting of chicken tance without^ trouble. In driving L a Uui sandwices, iced tea, ice cream, around Mexico City, prior to the start sherbet, cakes candy etc., wiU be sold of the tour, the car was constantly by members of Building Fund Group being called upon to climb mountain n 0 . 2 at Compton's Coca-Cola plant passes up to 12,000 feet. Be sura and watch for the parade The speedometer had registered 28,- Friday afternoon at fixe o’clock. 000 kilometers before leaving Mexico. Come out and vote for your favorite After spending several days here, fol-1 baby, lowing his return from Detroit Mr. Ill Griffith nosed his car toward the South, and started out on the return trip as nonchalantly as though his destination were only a few miles out of town or his car were a new 1980 six cylinder model. * e w w ef Mother Mr. W. K. Black far Magistrate. A W. K. Black, of Hilda, formally 1 nounces this weak for the office Magistrate at Hilda, hia entry inf the number of place to fc are Paul H. Mr. m gave as iTth.