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"l J /^i THE OFnOAL NEWSPAPER OF BARNWELL OOUNTT.* - -W ; V A RJCf - j ‘iO JIM L ' V VOLUME LVIIL "Jumt Llk^ a IVUmb^r of the FamHy M BARNWELL. SOUTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY. JANUARY 10. 1935. J NUMBER If. Farmers of Barnwell Hear Report for Year First Production Credit Association Meeting in Court House Friday • . - ' J ’ t ' Morning Well Attended. Seen arid Heard Here During the Past Week Elected Speaker Pro Tem. A Little Sense and Nonsense About People You Know and Others You Don’t Know. A crowd of farmers that taxed the capacity of the Barnwell County court house, many being forced to stand in' the aisles, attenoled the first annual meeting of the stockholders of the Barnwell Production Credit associa tion Friday morning and received with applause a report by F. V. James, secibtary and treasurer, showing that the association had made a profit on its first year’s operations and that its Class B stock which is held by the farmer-borrowers is now listed above parT^ The Barnwell association serves Barnwell, Allendale and Bamberg Counties and the farmer-stockholders from the three counties came in large numbers to the meeting, which was presided over by C. F. Rizer, of Olar, president. The detailed report for the year showed that the class B stock o f Li for which the farmers paid $5.00 a share is now worth $5.47 a share and that about 99 per cent, of the loans made last ypar for production pur poses had already been paid and that the small balance remaining to be paid would be paid in full. - Ernest Graham; president of the Production Credit corporation, of Col umbia, the principal speaker at the meeting, congratulated the stockhold ers of the association on the splendid record which it had made and said that the record made by this associa tion and the others in this district had justified the confidence which the farm credit administration had re posed in the farmers in establishing this co-operativp- system of short credit. •* Mr. Graham told the growers that much of the red tape connected with the securing of loans through the as sociations in 1934 would be eliminated this year and that the delays in secur~ ing same would be largely eliminated. He stressed the necessity of conduct ing the association on a strictly busu" ness plan and said that through the application of business principles the farmers would always have their “bank” which they could depend upon for credit. The farmers were urged to make their applications for the credit needs early this year. Mr. Graham pointed out that it would cost them no more to get their commitments early since they pay interest oz their loans foif the time they actually have the money. He also asked those farmers who were not members of the association now to acquaint themselves with the credit service which it has to offer. The interest charged by the associa tions now isoat the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. The stockholders elected the follow ing board of directors for the ensuing year: C. F. Rizer, E. D. Peacock, W. T. Riley, Jr., St. Glair P. Guess and T. A. Sanders. A couple of communications from oil companies, one of which is 4 reputa ble concern and 'the other what ap pears to be a “wildcat” company, but both entitled to a place in the adver tising “chamber of horrors.” The first was a lengthy “news (?) story” with the company’s “permission” to use in any way seen fit, W’hile the other was an “insertion order” to be paid foij out of receipts from the ad vertisement, which purported to of fer for sale “prediscovery” crude oil at five cents a barrel. . Dr. Mar tin Best closing his drug store during Sunday church hours and leaving Dr. H. A. Gross locked up inside. The latter “effected his e'scape” by push ing his key under the door to a friend who happened to be standing nearby. . . . Several grown men enthusiastically playing the more or less childish “warship” game. . . . A youth with the stuffed skin of a large bob-cat, the animal having been killed a short time ago in Saltke- hatchie swamp. . . . Lots of rain. Mrs. R. S. Dicks enjoying the distinction- J?Lbeing the first sub scriber to renew, for the New Year, 1 while Mrs. P. C. Greene, of Dunbar ton, was the first new subscriber of 1935, these two estimable ladies set ting a splendid example for others to follow. J. W. Cummings, of Barnwell route 2, was the first new colored sub scriber, while subscriptions have been received also from C. F. Rizer, of Olar; and our youngest subscriber, N. A. Hiers, Jr., of the Hercules section. Dr. C. N. Burckhalter trying to as certain the day of the week on which Christmas came in 1869 and when ask ed, “W.hat difference does it make, anyhow?” replying, “It makes a h— of a difference!” Can any reader of The T r eaple-S<mtinel supply -him-with- che desired information? . . Perry Bush trying to get a companion to ac- compahy him to Columbia Monday af ternoon for a pre-view of the general assembly. ... An “old vet” of the W^rld War referring to himself and other ex-service men as “us bonus boys.” . . . Admission cards to the examination for the Barnwell post mastership, which will be held Satur day at Orangeburg. It is understood that there are about a dozen appli cants. . . . Harold A. Booker, tif Columbia, secretary of the S. C. Press Association, attending the annual meeting of the Barnwell Production Credit Association. The many Barnwell County friends of Col. Solomon Blatt will be interested to know that he was elected speaker pro tem of the House of Representa tives at the first session of the general assembly in Columbia Tuesday. Thus, with Lt.-Gov. J. E. Harley presiding over the Senate, there will probably be times during the session when Barnwell will enjoy the distinc tion of having two favorite sons presiding over bbth bodies' of the legislature. '•>-M* , j , *i»*r*C“!**;**; , *;*-;*-;* , M ,< >*r* , >*;—i**C M ;**i* , x*-> Poultry Specialist Discusses Outlook V Otulook fee Poultry men During Com ing Months Said to Be Rather Favorable. Miss Juanita Neely, extension poul try specialist, has addressed the fol lowing letter to poultry raisers in Barnwell County: Dear Poultry Raiser:- As we enter the New Year we should remember the misfortunes of the past only as helpful reminders in making new plans. Our new plans should be made after taking stock of present conditions, and looking ahead as far as possible into the general economic situations of all agricultural and in dustrial activities. • £• In making 1935 plans for the poul try program as a part of the agri cultural operations, the following statements from the U. S. Department of Agriculture will be encouraging and relpful: “The outlook for poultrymen during the coming winter and spring is rather favorable to those in a positoin to'retain and feed; their layers. The high price and scarcity of grain is forcing drastic reduction- in numbers Fulmer Would Assist Farmers With Loans Second District Congressman Offers Measure to Provide Crop Pro— • duction Loans. Miss Frankie Harley. The Barnwell friends of Miss Frankie Harley, 26, were shocked Sunday .to learn of her death, which, occurred at eight o’clock that morn ing at a Savannah hospital from heart failure, following an attack of influonia.- Hey-body: was hmnght In the home^of her sister, Mrs. 'George Peeples,' in Barnwell Monday after noon and funeral services were con- * ducted there at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning by the Rev. Mr. Inabinet, pas tor of the local Methodist Church. Her body was laid to rest in the Barnwell Baptist Churchyard besidte the remains of her parents, who pre ceded her to the grave a number of years ago. * Miss Harley » was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Harley and fqr the past five years had made her-home in Savannah, where she held an appointive federal position. She is survived by two sis ters, Mrs. Annie Crenshaw and Mrs. George Peeples, and two brothers, W. D. and Gilmore S. Harley, all of Barnwell, who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. > Charged With Stealing Peas. WILLISTON RESIDENCES RANSACKED RECENTLY Williston, Jan. 6.—Some unknown party or^parties entered several resi dences here eaNy Wednesday evening and ransacked them thoroughly, strew ing furnishings right and left and turning the houses topsy-turvy. W’hen Mr. and Mrs. John Cook went home Wednesday evening they found the intruder at work in the rear of their Jiome, but he quickly made his escape through a window before he could be recognized. As other fami lies iij the neighborhood returned to their homes that evening they found C^Birt, 6 Efryarf Weeks and Mrs. Annie Prothro’s homes had been entered. TW thief seemed to be hunting money, ■for he had emptied trunks,^ dressers and even removed mattresses from beds. But it is not thought that he got any money and only a feto pieces of jewelry, flashlights and trinkets. So far no arrests have been made, but officers are working on the case. of poultry, especially in badly dam- aged areas. Egg production has been and will continue to be material ly less than last year, and considerably below the five year average. Further prediction is madle that relative de creases will occur this winter and next spring, somewhat in line with expected further reduction in relative numbers of laying stock. “The government reports fewer hens on farms, but more eggs per hen this year than last. In fact, the re ported yield oft November 1st is 9 per cent, higher than last year and 2 per cent, higher than the five year average. It would seem, therefore, that flock owners are doing some rather careful culling of their flocks, and are using good Juiilgment in the marketing of non-layers. Fowls are selling 4e higher than a year ago. Spring chickens are selling at about 4c higher. “It is more difficult this year than last to get fine grades for meat out of the general run of chickens. The drought conditions probably led to neglect of poultry during the growing period, and chickens have not been able to take on the flesh since to bring them up to last year’s average condi tion.” South Carolina poultry raisers should try to keep as many hens for payers and raise as many chickens this •spring' «« they can'feed will.—Those farmers who have plenty of corn on hand have a fine opportunity to make profitable returns from poultry. Re- Washington, Jan. 5.—Representa tive Fulmer, vice-chairman of the house committee on agriculture, in troduced a bill today which provides that loans may be made to farmers for, crop production and harvesting during the year 1935, as follows: “That the governor of the farm credit administration is authorized and directed to make loans to farmers dur ing the year 1935 for crop production, purchasing fertilizer, planting, fallow ing and cultivation, and in drought and storm stricken areas not to ex ceed $t,000,000 for_ feed for live stock. In making such loans due consideration shall be given . the re quirements of the truck farming in dustry areas of the various States. The total amount which may be loan ed for the purposes of this act shall not exceed $100,000,000. A first lien on all crops growing or to be planted, grown and harvested during the year 1935, or on live stock, shall bd requir ed as security for such loan, and in the case of summer fallowing or win ter wheat, a first lien or an agreement to give a first lien on crops to be har vested in 19^5, shall, in the discretion of the governor of the farm credit administration, be deemed sufficient security. The governor of the farm credit ad ministration may require as a condi tion to the making of any loan that the borrower agree to reduce his acreage or production program on such basis, not to exceed 30 per cen tum, as may be determined by the governor of the farm credit adminis tration, and may provide that any such limitation shall not apply to the farmer, tenant or share cropper who in 1933 planted not more than a mini mum acreage of such crops as shall Iwi doaiyimtad by thp governor of the farm credit administration. ~It = shall be unlawful for any person to make Aged Negro Burned to Death Thursday ._<l_ *V - — — V ' ~ Nathan Cave Loses Life in Dwelling House Fire in Western Part of ' Barnwell. Nathan Cave, an aged negro man, was burned to death at an ea,rly hour Thursday morning, when the small dwelling in which he lived alone in the western part of Barnwell, just across Turkey Creek from the main part of town, was totally destroyed by fire. The alarm was first given about 4:30 o’clock, at which time the house was a mass of flames, making it impossible to rescue the unfortunate man. There is no suspicion of foul play, the supposition being that Cave was overcome by smoke from the fire, which probably started from an open fireplace. His body was recovered from the smouldering ruins some time later ani$ interred Thursday after noon. Quarterly Meeting at Williston Today Baptist Training Union Arranges Pro- gram for Meeting in Williston Baptist Church. Dunbarton, announces that the quar terly meeting of the Baptist Training Union will be held in the Williston Baptist Church this (Thursday) after noon, beginning at five o’clock. The following program has been arranged for the occasion: 5:00—Song serv^pey conducted by Rev. W. A. Smith. 5:10—Devotional—W. O. Schumpert. 5:20—Words of. welcome—Selvyn Thompson. 5:25—Response—Miss Daisy An derson. 5:30—Roll call, reports and an nouncements. any material false representation for the purpose of obtaining any loan or to assist in obtaining such loan or to dispose of or assist in disposing of any crops given as security for any loan made under authority of this act, except for the account of the governor of the farm credit adminis tration, and for the purpose of carry ing out the provisions of this act. It shall be unlawful for any per son to charge a fee for the purpose of preparing or assisting in the pre paration of any papers' of an appli cant for a loan- under the provisions of this act.” 5:45—Special musics—By Bamberg Training Union. Census Enumerators Appointed ip County Effect of Drought and Economic Con- * - * t ditions Makes It Moat Important Census. - u . o R. S. McCants, supervisor of the census for the 2nd S. C. District, an nounces the appointment of the fol lowing farm census enumerators for Barnwell County: Ernest L. Bush, Ellenton—'Bennett Springs and Four Mile Townships imd parts of Red Oak and Richland Town ships. ‘ W. B. Parker, Snelling—Rosemary Township and part of Richland! Town ship. W. M. Altman, Blackvflle—Willis ton Township. - —— Harper H. Ellis, Lyndhurst—Great Cypress Township and part of Red Oak Township. Wm. R. Moore, Snelling—Barnwell and George’s Creek Townships. Robert B. Fickling, Blackville— Blackville Township. —— There are 100 inquiries on the farm schedule beipg used by the census enumerators! These inquiries relate to the tenure, age and race of the farm operator; the acres in the farm; the classes of land,'according to use in 1934; the farm value; number of farm dwellings occupied and unoccu- persons now living on farms who lived in non-farm residences five years ago; the number of family laborers and hired help; the acreage and the pro duction of crops in 1934; the number of livestock on farms, and the produc tion of milk, eggs, wool and mohair in 1934. The enumerators will finish their work during January and the farm schedlules should he on their way to Washington by February 1st. In Washington, these farm schedules will be edited, coded and tabulated and the results published. Because of the effect of drought and economic conditioMT thig is perhapa the most iniportafit agricultural cen- Mrs. Mary Jane Collins. Hilda, Jan. 8.—Mrs. Mary Jane Collins, widow of the late James Col lins, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. J. Hutto, at Hilda on Tuesday afternoon, December 25th, at 5:30 o’clock, following an illness of more than two months. . Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Capt. William Dyches and Mrs. Rebecca Hartzog Dyches. She is survived by two brothers, J. C. and W. H. Dyches, Sr., of Hilda; three sons, John Collins, of Blackville, J. S. and W. G. Collins, of Hilda; five 5:50—What the new term Baptist Training Union means, and includes— Director of Denmark Training Union. 6:00—Song. / 6:05—The . Baptist 100,000 Club in our association.—Why all Baptist should have a part—Rev. L. G. Payne. 6:20—Special music —Ehrhardt Training Union. 6>80—Discussion—1935 calendar of emphasis and activities—What it is and how to use it in all departments— Mrs. T. R. Pender. 6:45—Social hour—Rev. Smith in charge. 7:45—Song. 7:50—Report of committees. 8:00—Special New Year’s messafe —Rev. Aubrey Estes. 8:25— Benediction— Rev, Waymon C. Reese. NEW FORD V-8 WELL RECEIVED. Mrs. W. H. Ccilins. member the members bf'thc’’families need eggs every day for feed, then the South Carolina markets are never ful ly supplied by the State. Many wishes for a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. Five, negroes were lodged in the Barnwell County jail a few days ago, charged with stealing several bushels of peal from R. B. Fickling, of Black ville.'' A, confession of the, crime has been obtained, according fo Gilmore S, Harley, deyiity sheriff. Mrs. Mamie Harrison. Olar, Jan. 5.—Mrs. Mamie Barker Harrison, 64, died at her home in Olar at an early^hour Thursday morning. Her illness extended over a period of several months. , Mrs. Harrison’s first marriage was to Bob Bennett, who died 25 years agqf Her second marriage was to Green Harrison by whom she js sur vived. She is also survived) by one son, W. T. Bennett, principal of the Estill grammar school, and by the' following brothers: G. D. Barker, of Qolumbia, and W. W. Barker, of Olar. Mrs. Harrison,was a member of the Olar Baptist Church, and funeral ser vices and interment were held there this afternoon. The rites ' were in charge of th^ Rev. Sam Danner, v Courts and a Drop of Ink. It takes a judige, a jury, a sheriff, a clerk, lawyers, witnesses and much tax money to convict a-criminal. It requires only a pen, a drop of ink and a week-kneed governor to issue pardons, right and left,. so that the yvork of the"courts is thrown into the waste-basket. Human life is very, very cheap in South Carolina, and here is a con tributing cause.—Marion Star. - -»<-■» " =*c. BladrriHe Oftarch ^Services, The Rev. L. G. Payne, pastor of the Blackville Baptist Church, an nounces that the topics for his ser mons next^ttHky, January 13th, will be “The Baptist Cooperative Pro gram” at 11:80 a. m., and “Who Got Burnt?” at 7:30 p. m. — A. Hutto, Mrs.- S. -J. Hutto, Mrs.- Herman Hutto and Mrs. Reuben Hut to, all of Hilda, and a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. " Funeral-services were -conducted--at the Salem Methodist Church, of which she had been a consistent member since childhood, by her pastor, the Rev. W. P. Way, of Olar. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Colins was possessed of a genial, loving disposition and had a host ’ of friends who are grieved at her passing. The entire commuity deeply sympathizes with the bereaved ones in their loss. Enthusiastic Reception Accorded the First Showing of 1935 Line. Ford dealers throughout the Char lotte zone report, overflowing crowds at their showrooms during the past week, when the 1935 Ford V-8 was displayed for the first time to the pub- „ _ „ w lie. The B. and B. Motors, local Ford daughter;, Mr.. .A^'e j Ro«lk M«^ de>te .. handwd. of Meets Tragic Death. The friends of Mrs. E. E. Gpodson, of Barnwell, will sympathize with her South Carolina. visitors 3uring~tKe week7 * Throughout the territory covered by the Charlotte Branch of the Ford Motor Company, dealers wired W. C. Patterson,~Fbfd Branch Manager, that enthusiastic crowds filled their show rooms. The »reception accorded the new cars was equalled only by the large crowds that greeted the first apr pearance of the ModefsA Ford in 1928, it was said. Mr. Patterson indicated that the crowds were not the mildly curious, but interested in purchasing new Ford cars. Orders received^ on Saturday, the first day the new Fords were shown, totaled several thousand for the day, according to reports from the deafers throughout North and Hilda, Jan. 7.—-The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Ann Weeks Col ins, who resided near Hilda, were shocked! and saddened to learn of her death, which occurred December 24th after long ill health. She was the widow of W. H. Collins, who pre ceded her to the grave four and a half years ago. • ^ Mrs. Collins was born May 13th, 1875, being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Weeks, and livid in the community in which she waa born until her marriage to Mr. Col lins in 1890. The couple made their home at Govan for 20 years, returning to the .Salem community near Hilda in 1910, where she resided until her death. One who knew her well paid this tribuet: “Mrs. Collins waa ill for a number of years, but bore her suffering with Christian fortitude. She knew God walked by His side. Her frieendh were many and her rela tives have in her a life worthy to be emulated. Such characters show ns how to live.” v Mrs. Collins is survived by nine children: Mrs. Doll Black and Clar ence Collins, of Barnwell; Mrs. U. B. Huggins and F. W. Collins, of Rocky Mount, NrC.7 Mrs. O O: tfeGenmeellr of Ridgeland; Mrs. H. J. Hightower, of Denmark; J. W. Collins, J. B. Col lins and Marion Collins, of Olar? 21 grandchildren and three great i B. F. Andereon,--group-director, of pied; farm population; the number of — .•••j in the death of her brothej, W. B. Willis, whose bruised and battered, Mr. Pi body was found on the highway neac tonbiti Bingham, Dillon County, at ad early m»wn “It augurs well for the New Year,” Mr. Patterson stated yesterday. “An bitious sales program has been set for 1935, which calls for the hour~Friday night, the supposition be- sale of a million cars during the year. If the opening days of the hew car showing are any indication, this goal should be surpassed before the- close of the year. And a good automobile sales year means good business in countTeks other allied lines of busi- ing 1 that he was killed by an automo bile. Mr. Willis was engaged in the mercantile business at Bingham for several years and later opened a garage. He was about 35 years old and is survived, by his widow and three children. children; her aged father, E. F. Weeks, of near Hilda; one sister, Mrs. E. D. Gary, of Blackville, and two iTrothert, W. F. and J. B. Weeks, of near Hilda^ Her body was laid to rest in the Double Ponds Churchyard on Thurs day, December 27th, the funeral ser vices being conducted by the Rev. L. G. Payne, of Blackville, who was as sisted by the Rev. W. P. Way, pastor of the Salem Church. The many beautiful floral offerings that her grave attested in dome the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. To Study Watch Repairing, F. W. Bates left Sunt)*? afternoon for Spencer^ 1L CL to take a in watch repairing. He is the sea < Mrs, Bessie Bates and for a of years has bam engaged in the: of newspaper* here. “F. W.* wide circle of