Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I ■ J. Phillips weie shopper g in Augusta Monday. Mrs. Perry A. Price and Mrs. An gus Patterson spent Tuesday in Au gusta shopping. . . Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown are spending the~ Christmas holidays~at Lugoff with Mrs. Brown’s parents. Col. and Mrs. Edgar A. Brown and daughter, Emily, and Mary Bush were visitors in Columbia this week. Interesting Items Gleaned From the Files of The Barnwell People. DECEMBER 21, 1882. Our tax levy the next year will be 2 3-4 mills for county purposes and 3-4 of a mill for past indebtedness. A movement is reported as on foot to establish a Military High School at DECEMBER 19, 1907. Dispensary sales in Barnwell and Bamberg Counties were a little below the October thirst figures. At the meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge in Charleston last week Bamberg, with Prof. J.. B: Patrick-,A Gyks, of £!a_ekyilie, was Mrs. Caroline Chandler, of Henry, Georgetown County,^ is spending the holidays with her nephew, H. J. Phillips. Miss Elizabeth-Hagood, a student at Columbia College, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. M. B. Hagood. j Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ruff returned home last week after: an extended Visit to relatives and friends in Charleston. The friends of Mrs. Alvie Donald will learn with regret that she went to a hospital in Augusta Tuesday for an operatioA. Miss Elaine Harley, a student at the University of South Carolina, is spending the holidays with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harley. Misses Patricia Dicks, Dorothy Richardson and Elizabeth Grubbs, students at Coker College, are spend ing the holidays with relatives here. Mis s Vivia Wiggins, a member of the Easley school faculty, is spending the Christmas holidays with her par ents, the Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Wig gins. Col. and Mrs. J. E. Harley and daughter, Jaudon, motored to Col umbia Saturday, where they were marooned until the following day by the s’eet storm. Mrs. Lena Davies arrived in Barn well Sunday afternoon from Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga., to spend the holidays with her son, B. P. Davies, and Mrs. Davios. Cadet? Dean Fuller, Brown Easter ling, James Riley McNab, Robert and Steven Deascn and McTyre Calhoun arrived here Wednesday from Clem- ?on College to spend the holidays with relatives. Episcopal Church Service.' Greenville, as Superintendent. Messrs. Longstreet Gantt, R. G. Hay and W. R. Kelly were admitted to the bar last Friday after highly creditable examinations before the Supreme Court. Jake Washington and wife, colored, who live on Mr. A. J. Nevijs’ place, a few miles from Blackville, went^ to a wedding last Thursday night, leaving their six young children at home. On their return they found that their hpuse had been burned and the three youngest children had been consumed in its flames. From our advertising columns we conclude that Ben Davies and Molair are the only BarnWell agents of San ta Gaus. The hens in Barnwell have formed a prohibition society and will not contribute to the cugtomary Christ mas egg-nog. Married, December 10th, 1882, at the residence of Mr. Jeff Rowe, by Rev. A. Buist, Mi'. W. L, Wood, of Egypt, Ga., and Mis s Jane Ray, of Barnwell County. The new Board of County Commis sioners organized on Monday by electing Mr. * W. W. Matthews as Chairman, Hon. J. J. Maher as their legal adviser and Mr. C. M. Brown ing Clerk of the Board. On the night of the 9th instant the residence of Mr. W. S. H. Brooker, Blackville Township, was burned with all his provisions, furniture and about twenty dollars in money. When the fire was first discovered the dining rocm wa s falling in. Mrs. Jemima Brooker, widow of the late Rev. John Brooker, was lying in an unconscious state at the point of death. She was carried to a place of safety but died a few days after at the ripe age of 95 years. chosen Deputy Grand Master for the Third District. Handsomer than ever, Eddie Cruoch of R. F. D. No. 1, Elko called on us Monday. And we are sorry that we forgot to advise him Vrot to w’ear mis- tletce on his hat next week. A Great Cypress Philosopher re marks that when a farmer goes to cotton making to get rich he strikes the road to the poor house, but when he tries first to make a good living the money will come to him. Capt. H. J. Britt i s now Barnwell’s Chief of Police. He is a native of Edgefield County, but has lived in Augusta for some fifteen years, and for the past year made a good record on the police force of that city. The Barnwell Baptist Church Con ference on Sunday by a standing unanimous vote tendered the full pastorate to Rev. John K. Goode, of Accomac, Va. Those who have heard him preach say that he is. very much such a man as Dr. D. W. Key. His early acceptance of the call is hoped for. Blackville News.—Quietly married on Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Miss Florence* daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Michalson, to Mr. Lewis B. Weild, of Baltimore, Md., Rabbi Dr. Loewen- stein, of Augusta, performing the nuptials. The coming home for good of Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Willi s after years of residence in central New York is the best Christmas gift that Willis- ton could receive. The Sunny South will welcome them with rose wishes and violet sweetness. Up to December 15th inclusive Treasurer Armstrong had collected $9,070.31, compared with $10,612.66 last year, a decrease of $1,542.35. Prof. Patt Morris, who i s teaching in the Aynor consolidated public schools, is spending the holidays at home. He says Horry County i s all light, but give him Barnwell first and then Horry. On Tuesday of last week the Ad vent Study Class of the local Episco pal Chuich met with Mrs. Charlie Brown, Sr. Tuesday of thi s week the class met with Mrs. Charlie Brown, Jr., the subject for discussion being “Prayer.” The leader of the cjas s is Miss May Brown. JUNIOR-SMART SET BRIDGE CLUB. Mrs. Charlie Brown, Jr., was hos tess to the Junior-Smart Set Bridge Club Thursday afternoon. The high score piize for club members, a box of correspondence cards, was won by Mrs. Mordecai Mazursky and the con solation. a kitchen memo-pad, was cut by Mrs. Angus Patterson. The hostess served a tempting sweet course. Friday afternoon the members cf this club were entertained by Mrs. Ralph Brown. The high score prize for club members, a vase, wa s won by Mrs. Angus Patterson; the high score prize for guests, a hand-em broidered linen handkerchief was won by Mrs. Charlie Brown, Sr., and the consolation, a pewter bonbon dish, was cut by Mrs. Eugene Easter ling. The hostess served pie a la mode and-coffee.* ’Besides the club members, the guests included Mrs. Charlie Browm, Sr., and Mrs. S. V Brown. Mother has been sick. We have a hard time. I want a doll and some fruit and candy and don’t forget my little sister. She want a doll two and some fiuit. I won’t ask for much. I hope you can come to see me. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Your little friend, Ehrlist Hutto. Blackviye, Dec. 15, 1932. Dear Santa Gaus: I am a little white headed boy yeais old. I am not old enough to go to school yet, I stay at home with my mother and help her all I can, and 1 want you to bring me a little wagon so I can haul stove wood for it is too heavy for me to teat, and also bring me lot s of fruit. . From a si*4et child, David B. Shipes. The Rev. John A. Pinckney will conduct communion services at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Barn well Christmas morning ait ten o’ clock. The public i s cordialy invited to attend. The Man of the Hour* \/ociet}\ WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE CLUB. ’—-^The members of the Wedne^riSSTAf- temoon bridge Club were entertained last week by Mrs. Wilson Walker. The high score prize for club mem bers was won by Mrs. Solomon Blatt; the high score prize for .guests was won by Mrs. Louise Bauer and the consolation wa s cut by Mrs. Estelle Patterson. The hostess served a salad course and hot chocolate. ii///// Blackville, Dec. 15, 1932. -Dear Santa Claus: Sweet as a rose, how much I love you, God only knows. I want you to bring me a wagon, plenty of fruit anc lots of fire woiks so I can make al the little girls laugh. I am a little boy six years old, and in the first grade. I am going to be very smart so you bring me all I have wished for. Your little boy, Alfred J. Dyches. % Dunbarton, S. C., Dec. 19, 1932 Dear St. Nick: I am a little girl twelve years old and in the sixth grade. ^As time s is hard I won’t ask you for much. I want a fountain pen with my name on it, a ring and a book to read dur ing the holidays. Also some fruit, candy and fire-werks. I shall be looking for you real soon. With love, - Elizabeth Still. P. S.—Don’t forget my teacher's— Mrs. Hilma Rice Dicks and Mrs Letters to Santa Claus “Gene” Hutto w;iiiam S . ii- B usinesc uilderO •x*4»^>*>*x m X~x~x*< m X~x~x~x~x~:* FOR-SALE.—Jersey-Holstein milk cow, with young calf, will give two and a half gallon per ’day. Price reasonable.—Lee Wilson, Ulmer, S. G. . FOR RENT.—Twelve-room house, near busines g section of town, suitable for hotel or boarding house.—Address Ps O. Box 216, Barnwell, S. C. Kline, C., D<*. 13, 1932. Dear Santa Claus: * I am a little girl six years old. I want a doll, doll swing, some fire works and some fruit. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Also remember my little sis ter—she i s three years old. Your friend, ~ Jeanette Morris. P. S.—Remember my teacher. Blackville, S. C., Dec. 18^4932. Dear Santa Claus:—' I hope you are feeling fine. Please bring me a football, baseball and caps, fire work, fruit, nuts, candy. P. S.—Don’t forget my little brother Ralph. • gun knife ball frouit nuts candy. 1 Your little boys, Carl and Ralph" Owens. \ z The Officers and Employees of The Bank of Barnwell extend to everyone their r . ' t, - BEST WISHES for Merry Christmas Prosperous New Year Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 19, 1932. Dear Santa:— I am a little boy seven years old and in the second grade. I go to Hercules school. Please bring me a dumpy cart, a cap pistol, yo-yo, fruit, nuts and fire works. Don’t forget my baby brother. Bring him a carriage and a bunting outfit. Don’t forget my teacher— Mrs. Kearse. Bring her a box of candy. Come soon. Aubrey Baxley. Dunbarton, S. C., Dec. 19, 1932. Dear Santa:— I am a little boy, ten years old and in the third grade. For Christmas, I want a little red w T agon and harness, so I can hitch my goat and go to ride cn the ice. Also a 22-rifle, fruit and fiie-works. Please don’t forget my teachers—-Miss Callre Bates *and Miss Bessie Easterling. Bring them some thing nice; I will be looking for you Chiitma s eve night. Love me. Charlie Still. Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 11, 1932. Dear Santa Gaus: I am a little girl ten years old. Blackville, S. C., Dec. 18, 1932. Dear Santa Glaus:— I hope ycu are feeling fine. •• Bring me a big noise jags set a foctbal! Barnwe'l, S. C., Dec. 19, 1932. Dear Santa Gaus: As Christmas is near, I will write you. I am a boy twelve years old and in the 4th grade. I go to Her cules school. This Christma 8 I want a wheel, a foot-ball, and a teddy bear. Also fruit, nuts and fire-works. And my teacher—Mrs. Barker—bring her a box of stationery. Wish you and Mrs. Santa a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hoping to see you soon. Just me. ^Jessie Baxley. Give Her a Perman ent Wave for Xmas OUR SPECIAL „ $3.00 EUGENE FJIEDRIC 5.00 OIL or TULIPWOOD LOO Guaranteed work by capable and experienced operators. For falling hair, dandiuff, oily or dry gcalp, try our reconditioning scalp treatments^ $1.00 for one treatment, 6 for $5.00. The Barnwell Beauty Shop Main Street * Barnwell, S. C. You Are Fortunate. WHEN YOU MAY OBTAIN RICH CREAMY AND PURE MILK OF A DELICIOUS FLA VOR (no odor of the animal) at a “LIVE AND LET LIVE PRICE. We deliver every morning in Barnwell an4 way points, rain or shine. See our truck or drop us a card to— LAURIE FOWKE, Appledale Dairy LYNDHURST, S. C. (BARNWELL COUNTY) caps and fire work a little fruit nuts and candy. P.-S.^-Don’t forget mama bring her some fruit. „ Your little boy, D. I. Ross. Blackville, S. C., Dec. 18, 1932. Dear Santa Gaus:— __ I hope ycu are feeling fine. Please bring me a big doll a ring and foun tain pen some fruit nuts and candy some fire crackers and a'Jbig ball. P. S. —Don’t forget my little sister— Myrtis—bring her a doll and a ball candy. P. S.—Don’t forget mama bring her some fruit. Louise and Myrtis Owens. » » ♦ I ADVERTISE in The People-Sentinel 1 , Merry Christmas! And We Mean Just That * IT IS OUR sincere desire that everyone of you spend a rnost delightful Christmas and we have just one simple sugges- ’.ion that we are sure will contribute a lot making Christ mas more pleasant— We are equipped for TEXACO CERTIFIED SERVICE with no par t or fitting overlooked. Texaco Certified Service and Marfak Greases are now nationally advertised and known Come in; we cordially invite you, and will, as in the past, strive to serve you satisfactorily. THANKING YOU FOR YOUR ESTEEMED PATRON AGE and again wishing everyone a very MERRY XMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR, we are, . •* Tour's for Better Service, “The Cedars” Service Station JOHN B. HARLEY, Manager BARNWELL, S. C :: . *