Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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TAG* TWO. Tb*Barnwell People-Sentinel 1 |h - ***• of cotton to town th« other 1 day and swapped It for cotton cloth ing, including denims, JOHN W. HOLMES 1840—1912. P. DAVIES, Editor and Proprietor. Entered at the poet office at Barnwell S. C., as second-class matter. bedticking, brown sheeting, ginghams and 2 towels, and for those 500 pounds of pretty white cotton, he got exactly 67 pounds of cotton colth. Puzzle—Who got the difference? SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 4no Year 1160 Six Months * JO Three Months |60 (Strictly In Advance.) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 1930. Speaking of cotton, the price doesn't seem to know where it's going, but it is certainly on its way. And then there was the radio manu facturer who, when the slump start ed, named his product “the prosperity model." Very few people can still boast that they're “all dressed up and no place Most of the tree-sitters have come down, and now mebbe the trees will :have a chance to grow in comfort. The Atlantice has been successfully flown from East to West, so the flsh^s might ag well look elsewhere (ef food. Baseball is waving a disap pointing good-bye to us, but football is just around the corner. And it won't be long till pork sausage and ham and chitterlings will be smelling everywhere, so, after all, it looks like life is going to be worth living a few weeks longer anyway. FICTION They have been married years and are still happy, ciosg word has ever been spoken by either of them. His tender, loving for Not 34 a to go.” The poor house is still over of her and her mother js w|tl) . ! out parallel in the history of our “ I community. He has stood for peace, So this is what Henry Ford meant | prosperity , n d justice and ahe has sahen he said that the way for the , h e k i nd of h e Ipm . te f o r wh j ch farmer to become prosperous was to civ i|j utlon is con , tant iy yearning. increase production. Finance corporations have put lots of people back oh their feet—by re possessing the automobiles they bought on the installment plan. After weekg of very hot weather, the mercury in local thermometers declined several points Monday night, probably in sympathy with cotton and ‘wheat. i We certainly hate tD see this grand couple move away from Bunkville. Brokers, in their daily cotton let ters to the newspapers say that in a •very short time present prices for the lleecy staple will look “cheap.” They already look that way to the farmers. When an inferior football team suc ceeds in keeping a much stronger -eleven from piling up a big score, the aupporters of the weaker team pro fess to get consolation from what 4hey are pleased to term “a moral vic tory.” When it comes to losing their favorite candidate in an election, TOtne people and some newspapers are like that. FACT Well, folks, they moved away ' at last. Just 34 years of fighting and fussing and scrapping have passed since they forced themselves upon our good little town and as ugly as he is, she is as jealous of him as a pig is of the slop trough. He hated his mother- in-law like the devil hates piety and if she ever had a kind word for him, he was simply too drunk to know what she was talking about. He was never happier than when he was mixed up in a school, road or church fuss. He hated to see anybody mak ing a good living, and he wanted to help lynch the bunch that did not think, talk and vote his way. Thank you, Punktown, for helping us out. In spite of the fact that wheat prices Monday were said to have reached the lowest levels ever record ed on the grain exchanges and tobac co is selling at ruinous levels, the manufacturers of loaf bread and to bacco products apparently do not know yet that the war is over. These are two commodities that the drastic declines of the past few months have not affected, so far as the ultimate consumer is concerned. Why? Nobody’s Business Cotton Letter New York, Sept. 30.—Southern selling (as usual) forced spots down to a new low for the season and basi s declined 150 points. Frost was predicted in the central belt, and that, together with probable showers in Missouri, had a disquieting effect on spinners takings and bearish tendency became apparent and audible. Call money wa s not in demand, but the rate was normal in sympathy with Hoover’s drought-relief plans—which will become operative within the next two or three years. The farm board has not yet announced its policy in respect to goobers and pole beans, but they think cotton will sell much lower unless next year’s acre age is cut over 99 per cent. We ad vise bay rum and holding. old to stay on retry much longer, will preach and he has announced his text which will be from sampsom and the gord vine, being the same sermont he give us on the forth sabbath in march. onner count of hard times, there is very little sickness in our mist at pressent. it is hard to get the doc tors to make a call now as they don’t seem to be interested to anny extent in peddling pills and feeling pulses on creddick. dr. jones is thinking of going off to boston or mebbe buffalo and specialize on jake parallisis an- soforth, as it is commoner now than appendy seetus. a run away wedding took place on tuesday night betwixt miss annie and mr. jimmie smith and it was per formed by the maggistrate of this place instead of the regular pastor, but noboddy can’t understand why they had to run away, as both fami lies has been expecting mattrimoney from that source for might nigh 3 years and there wassent noboddy to run away from, as er daddy told her that she would hafter marry or get out. well, mr. editor, i am sure you will be glad to get these dots as news seems to be mighty skace in yore paper these days and thi s will help yore readers a right smart, rite or foam when you want to hear from me again. yores trulie, mike Clark, ifd. HOPOCATRUC By G. Chalmers McDermid. By Gee McGee. X~X~X~X~X*** Cough Drops. The average life of a set of false ;eeth is 14 months and 10 day 8 unless pou use them for nut crackers or rock andy crushers. (N. B. Don’t pick em with a fork) Old maids have discontinued the practice of looking under their beds before retiring. They now go to Tide. (It’s easier to find them in cars than under beds.) Hoover is by far the best fisherman- president we have ever had. He has not had very much to do but fish since nil of his troubles were absorbed by the fatm relief board. It has never been proven that the graft connected with the various high- wr*y commissions of the South ex ceeds 20 percent of the actual collec tions, and it is therefore extremely Teaaonable that we drop the subject Ml this time. Trouble A-Brewing. flat rock t s. C. sepp. 29, 1930. the holdem tite auto co., city. deer sir: plese don’t send that sissy collector back to my house no more, he wears his handkerchief up his sleeve and powders hi s nose betwixt tell'ng me how much i still owe and how quick i will hafter pay it, and i put you on notis that i don’t pay such varmints as him anny of my money, you can send for the moddel “t” at once, and you might as well send a truck for same, as it ain’t in no fix to travvel. i am doing this to keep out of jail onner count of hurting that gocalled bill collector. rite or foam when you will send so’s i won’t be at home. yores tiulie, mike Clark rfd. Flat Rock Dots, flat rock, s. C. sepp. 30, 1930. deer mr. editor: miss jennie veeve hrown, yore reg ular corry spondent from this place, is down in her back again and she has asked me to rite up the news for her this week and i will do so as followers: More crop reports this week.—The U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Econo mics released the following informa tion on Sept. 18th: The potato crop of the U. S. A. is 14 per cent below the 5 year average in yield. The prospective 1930 crop, which is liable to deteriate further shows a per capita production of 2.76 bushels, which is the smallest on record. The department explains this low production by extreme drought in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, while excessive rains are causing rot in the Maine district. Unless there is an unusually good digging season, and unless the Not th em and Middle Western farmers get potatoes into storage in excellent shape, we can probably look for ris ng prices during the fall and winter months, and a bright outlook for the spring crop. I have been criticised severely for daring to repeat such reports, in years gone by—because ray critics say that the folks w ? ho read that kind of “stuff” get all “pepped up” and plant the “whole world” in potatoes next spring. ANNOUNCEMENT 1 take pleasure in announcing that 1 have taken over the Singer Sewing Machine agency in Barnwell County and will carry a complete stock of machines and parts at all times. R. M. HUNGERPILLAR, S. & C. BARNWELL, S. C. My attitude is this—a man who is Tuesday evening. going to plant potatoes is not going The hostess reversed the usual order of the meeting and served upon ar riving, a delightful plate luncheon on card tables placed in the living rooms, which were more attractive by the tasteful arrangemnt of quantities of pink Dahlias and blue daisies. Immediately after this most enjoy able hour the meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. A. S. Blanchard. Mrs. J. E. Kennedy gave a brief sketch of the company of Capt. W. H. Kennedy and other com panies of Barnwel County, the sketch es were greatly enjoyed by all, as so many *f our forefathers were in these companies. Delightful music was fur nished by Misses Celestia Purvis, Har- rydelle Thompson and Billie Scott. Miss Rountree was assisted in en tertaining by Miss Newsom Bennett, and Mesdames Cecil Green and H. M. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Purvis, of St. Petersburg, Fla., ate visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Purvis, and other relatives in this community. Among visitors to Augusta from here Tuesday, were Mrs.'M. N. Ahl and Mrs. Eunice Ussery accompanied by their brother and sister, R. L. Pen der and Mrs. Ophelia McKerley, of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hiers, were visi- •tois to Augusta Thuijsday of this week. Miss Mary Walker, who is now- teaching music at Fairfax, spent the past week-end with Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Fairey. Mrs. J. E. Hair and children, Mrs. Eunice Murray and daughter spent Sunday in Charleston with their par ents. Miss Ruby Parker spent last week end in Orangeburg, the guest of Miss Louise Dickert. Dr. F. F. Polcen and children and Mis. Dosia Hair spent Monday in Augusta. Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Davis, Mr. J. W. Folk, Gordon Davis; Mis s Mayo Rountree and the faculty of the Wil- liston-Elko school enjoyed the past week-end at Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cook, Misses Harrydelle Thompson and Colestia Purvi s saw “Follow Thru” in Augusta P.-T. A. Committees Named. Williston, Sept. 27.—The following members of the various committees of the Parent-teachers association of Williston have been elected for work during the year. High School committee, Mrs. G. E. Crouch; Mrs. H. M. Thompson, Mrs. J. E. Newsom; Mrs. A. M. Kennedy; Mrs. Wallis Cone and Mrs. W. C. Smith, Jr. Finance Committee: Mesdames S. B. Ray, G. R. Hudson, L. S. Flenni- ken, E. Bates, W. C. Smith, Sr. and Miss Mayo Rountree. Playground Committee—Mesdames W. C. Cook, J. L. Smith, Jennie Pur vis, Tom Weeks, C. H. Trotti, H. J. Crouch, E. G. Fletcher. Library Committee—Mesdames C. K. Ackerman, A. B. Fairey, M. M. Player. Grammar School Committee—Mes dames Q. A. Kennedy, Jr., J. C. Folk, G. J. Trotti, J. E. Kennedy, G. L. Green and W. R. Kennedy. The chairmen of the committees are requested to call meetings and make plans for the years work. Presbyterian Church Services. The Rev. Stephen T. Harvin an nounces that the regular seivice will be conducted in the Barnwell Presby- erian Church Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated. The evening service will be held in the Blackville Presbyterian Church at 7:45 o’clock. The publi: i s cordially invited to attend either or both of these services. Quality Roofing at Low Prices IF YOU ARE in need of a new roof, don’t buy until you secure our prices. We can save you considerable money as we are now offering special low prices on Galvanized Corrugated and Five V Crimped Roofing, Roll Tin and Composition Roofing, Asphalt Asbestos and Metal Shingles. Sheet v Copper and Zinc, Roof Paints, Cements, Asphalt Emul sion, Etc. QUICK SHIPMENTS LOWEST PRICES. Let Us Quote You Today, David Slusky & Son Augusta, Georgia. Or P. P. BETHEA, Branchville. S. C. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Scott and Miss to depend on the word of one man to H «' len Sc** spent Sunday afternoon govern his acreage. He will talk to his neighbors, his banker, his seedsman, his fertilizer man, his friends of the street and other business acquaintances about the prospects for next seasons crop. He will read his farm magazines, the U. S. A. reports, the newspapers, and from the combined information he secures from all these sources, he will estimate his needs and decide hi s acreage. The vast number of farmers do not get the U. S. U. A. reports, and if I in Augusta with Miss Ruth Scott. County Treasurer J. J. Bell, Misses Edith and Mildred Bell and Mayo Rountree attended “Follow Thru” in Augusta Wednesday evening. Mrs. L. E. Birt and daughter, Mag gie, of Laui inburg, N. C., and Mrs. Grover Chastene, of Leesburg, Fla., spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Hair, and other rela tives here. Dr. D. P. Montgomery, of Florida, spent several days in Williston this week and last. Dr. Montgomery is can help anyone through the medium! known here, where he conducted a of this column, I feel that it is my j revival meeting some years ago for duty and privilege to do so. Conditions may change, the cro may go into storage in excellent shape seed prices may go “soaring,”—that, I feel is up to the individual—if he’s interested, he’ll keep up with eondi- 1 Point, N. C., visited relatives here tions. [Monday. Anyhow, prospects for the spring. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Puivis and Mr. potato crop look good now, and with and Mrs. Gary Lott were guests on W r ijllt: i I T late F. W. Garnett, who wa s pas- of the Baptist church. Dr. Mont- mery is also remembered as the ther of Mrs. Carnett. DeWitt Quafctlebaum, of High a REASONABLE acreage in Febru ary, South Carolina growers can look for average or better prices. Tuesday of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Purvis, of St. Peteisburg, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Make your plans now, so that you Purvis and Dr and Mrs. J. L. Smith can take in your County Fair and the siH*nt Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Bank No. 262 Statement of the Condition of The Bank of Western Carolina, Located at Blackville, S. C., at the close of business Sept. 24th, 1930. RESOURCES. Loan s and Discounts $278,412.31 Cash on hand and due from Banks 19,822.86 Checks and Cash Items 246.40 TOTAL $298,481.57 . LIABILITIES. Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxe s Paid $1,031.04 Individual Deposits Subject to Check.. $133,843.23 Savings De posits 159,386.14 Cashier’s Checks 505.00—293,734.37 Other Liabilities, Viz: Due to Head Office, Aiken, S. C 3,716.16 TOTAL $298,481.57 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Barnwell. ss. Before me came Thos. L. Wragg, Manager of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above arid foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. THOS. L. WRAGG. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of Sept. 1930. JOHN O’GORMAN, (L. S.) Notary Public for South Carolina. Correct Attest: J. M. Farrell, H. B. Grimes, Directors. Bank No. 269 Statement of the Condition of The Bank of Western Carolina, Located at Barnwell, S. Cm at tha close of business Sept. 24th, 1930. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $282,348.3? Overdrafts 9.1*9 Cash on hand and due from Banks 26,679.11 Check and Cash Items 217.37 TOTAL $309,254.79 LIABILITIES. Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxe s Paid $1,660.18 Individual Deposits Subject to Check ..$158,444.75 Savings De- deposits .. 114,540.18 Cashier’s Checks 201.02—273,185.1*5 Due to Head Office, Aiken, S. C 34,408.6 > TOTAL $309,254.79 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Barnwell. ss. Before me came Perry A. Price. Manager of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. PERRY A. PRICE. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of September, 1930. Solomon Blatt. Notary Public 7or S C. Correct Attest: Edgar A. Brown, W. J. Lemon, M. B. Hagood, Directors. CONDENSED STATEMENT OF BANK OF WESTERN CAROLINA AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS SEPT. 24TH, 1930 ASSETS Bills Receivable - $2,826,471.74 Bonds and Stocks Banking Houses Real Estate Furniture and Fixtures Cash on Hand LIABILITIES. State Fair. It’s true, there is usually a lot of Gary Lott. The many friends of James Lyhrand bunk" at all fairs, but to my mind, are glad to know that he i s improving the exhibits are always well worth »apidly after a recent operation. e j n g j The Senior B. Y. P. L. has had If you don't get anything out of the very good attendance of late, but Fair trip but the outing, you’ve ac- there are still a few young people in cemplished something. You’ve taken town who ought to be enrolled, your mind off your business at least Everybody is invited to come out on for a day, and you've probably met old I Monday night and enjoy the pro- for giants that are rendered. The ofTt- cei B for the next term were elected last Monday night. They are as fal lows: Pros ideal. Edith Bel!. Mrs. T t- Pender, rwre* r. Mrs E L Capital Stock $ 289,300.00 Surplus 289,300.00 Undivided Profits - ----- 51,092.03 Deposits: Individual —- $1,159,828.64 Savings 1,882,813.06 Certificates of Deposit 4,790.00 Certified Checks 2,013.35 Cashier’s Checks - 4,454.28—$3,053,899.33 OTHER BANKS 3,776.88 Bills Payable - 200,000.00 273,967.50 100,660.58 124,045.14 27,511.87 534,711.41 $3,887,368.24 $SJW7J68J4 LONG TERM MONEY to LEND ; BROWN * Bl'SH