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ONLY ttVE MORE ^HOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS! a The Barnwell People Sentinel ; ' : . a, * VOLUME LIX. Claimants Can’t Top ; Record of Snelling Barnwell County’s Judge ct Probate # Has Served Continuously for Past 37 Years. BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1935 LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS ( Dillon and Lee Counties have been laying claim to the distinction of hav ing the oldest probate judges, in point of service, in South Carolina, but in this respect their entries are novices as compared to the record of Judge John K. Snelling, of Barnwell. Probate Judge Joe Cable Davis, of Dillon County, has been in office 23 years, while Probate Judge John M. Smith, o^ Lee County, has'Completed 34 consecutive year 8 and is now on his 35th, but, in the words* og A1 Jol- son, “you ain’t heard nuthin’ yet.” Probate Judge Snelling, of this county, has served in this capacity for the past 37 years and is now entering upon his 38th. He was first elected in 1898, defeating two opponents, and was regularly re-etected without opposition until 1912. He was victorious in that election by a handsome majority and * was unopposed in succeeding elec tions until 1926, when he was again returned to office. He was re-elected in 1930 andl again in 1934 without be ing opposed And as to his ability as a probate judge, the people of Barn well County are willing to enter him in any contest to decide this issue Along with that of length of service— And speaking of elections without opposition, Barnwell Countyjiae a number of office holders who are uni que in that respect. Senator Edgar A. Brown made his first race for the State senate seven years ago withou being opposed and was re-elected wit out opposition in 1932. .-Represe tive s Solomon Blatt, of Barnwey/^ki Winchester C. Smith, Jr., of Wtffistbivj* have been elected to two terms i House without opposition, whilff^ Greene, Esq., master Bell, county treasurer clerk of court, and W. H. Manrtirig, county auditor, have also r^pdpfed such excellent service that thflijr ,have been without opposition in tjtxe past two or three elections. Horace J. Crouch, county superintended of edu cation, enjoys a distinction that is unique in South Carolina politics. He was defeated for re-electiojj in 1930 after having served a long timber of years and was unopposed in Ij^fandi- dacy for the office in 1934. > If there be another county ^FflSouth Carolina that can equal this reford in whole or impart, it is invited t^ make the facts known. * >1. Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 13, 1935. Dear Santa:— I am a little girl 3 years old you please bring me these few thi for Xmas: a doll a doll carri, some fruit, nd don’t forget brother Olin, he is 1 year wants a wagon and somgRfnfit. Barnwell, S.J|$£Dec. 2, 1935. DearSanta Clause: I am a little girl JBSfears. oldN and I want you to sendJpTe some toys for Christmas. I waftt a doll, a wrist watch, a box oi crackers, a box of sparkers and jgZqe fruit also remem ber my little ^ year old sister Nor Jewel ^ / Yours truly, Margaret.' mwel 1 Deal ol I am do not \ nfay* with nj^/toothet Sw/pleasf ^ christi p'as a gun rom^ft canntHk/Bpd a lit<Sije/$rain, send ;u j Barnwell, S. old Santa,v ,•;.&&£<* •; — few % 1 , ... ittjfyrwin bring me a cappistol, caps, ^ftre ‘ crdcketrf fruit Roman candles, sparkers, sky Rocket and a ball. Yours truly, Willie N. Grubbs. Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 13, 1935. Dear Santa:— I am a little boy 10*years old. Will you please bring me a biaycle and some fruit. - ■ r " " ^ Ypurs truly, y Hutto, Jr. .t>ear Spnt* ^blsifse bring *: mo] Dea yoJ&'AUfte the n^y. at; ' your / / •" k . *' * * LV^Barnwell. S.*C. r Dec. 2 r 1985. . l .t^pught nta:— I am a^fittle girl in the fiftkj^rade, I go to needy Branch school, ■! am ten ''"S old, I lik<!,4^-go ta School Sof - please ^bring raue^. .; ^a oArriage^an^' ^ roma^t^j J i^fiddopt forgiet-'my teache\^ ers,.eend more if you can r* ' your friend Mary Still. Laurie Collins. Blackville, Dec. 16.—Laurie died December 9th at the home o: parents,' Mr. and Mrs. John Collin near Healing Springs, as the result of injuries received from a mule on November 9th, he being found inTan unconscious condition by a fishing party from Springfield. His v death was a great shock to his many frtends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, at four o’ clock, at Salem Methodist Church, in- ferment being in the adjoining ceme tery. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife and three small children, Elizabeth, Robert and Laverne Collins; his par ents, five brothers and three sisters, as follows: Misses Annie Bell and Mildred Collins, of Healing Springs; Mrs. Maggie Grubbs, of Hilda; Eddie Collins,..of Barnwell; George, Cecil, Leroy and J. D. Collins, of Healing Springs. Douglas Calk, of Columbia, spent the week-end in Barnwell with friends. Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 2, 1935. Dear Santa.:— « I am a little boy 12 years old. I am sending for some toys for Christ mas. If you will send them to me I will^try to be a better boy. please send me the f&llowing things, a ball, cap pistol, caps, fire crackers, fruit, roman candles and 1 sky rockers and a knife. Yours truly, Lester Cave Grubbs. Vang - Blackville, S..p„ Santa:— lines' *0, ^ ryoh i few desire and appreciation, it Christmas Is (frawing nig^ ' f am going in a few minutes to twl you wh^t I want for Christmas, when \ finish my introduc- / Aac . ^ H 4 old ^nd . rs Tjear j. » * * S. C., Dec. 17, 1935. us:- good little girl, so Shirley Temple furniture NUMBER 15. Annual Meeting to Be Held Here January 3 /; Members of Barnwell Production . \ Credit Association to Elect Offi- c*ts for New Year. P. S.^If you c«h’1; tet> th^e ' thirtgs— bfhig.'ihythihg ymi aivb- ^^ i® announced fofei secretary of the . *• Qiai|^-$k r C*., ^g^l^^parawell associati ‘ Sa' v/ - '' ,leh<SailoJ Bamberg and Bi Dear Sa I am a 5th grade have made month. Also) roll. I have e bring m book a £v.fla& r $^er., I?ieo5:|6,: 1935. ‘ grrl; id, jrfars otd in the. ! tNisthis year m veryjhhrd. ; ;i .hv».1n : <these counti d .dm An -invitation is extended to all farmers of this county to attend the 'f.'qtnnual meeting of the Barnwell Pro- tion Credit Association at Barn- on January 3rd, in the Court by Chas. M. association. , rnwell association serves Al- Bamberg and Barnwell Coun made loans to farm- counties totaling <200.- ft#-: SH:- • ; /:^'B«rnwel»/k -$^ /r iteife bring piano r-Santa.:— r'' '• ' •*book a fuhr iby'; a^lBhiR kodP littj* girl in the first w ^ lfa - ^ „would"/)ike^for p^ruidg^: '^ind sisti V&m- Yirtehd, ’ . f • dKsmtn • L .r.'j *‘.v-.J- ^.kave made'id^&’i*f;^ JUfo'We be«h- have been very good s^^^M .bj me a curlyv he^d doll a wpjp-'tgy algo sonie f^cSi fire, works' a> t«fies is so hi^ 4^li ask for much; Your friehif f,^' , • j •y _> \<c. Marian ich.. < ‘Blackville, S. C., Defr.M'^ 1935. pear Santa Claus:— 0'^ >ld 'iii the |/*| am a little girl 9’years old 'll mfij/annual meeting of stockholders, is held for the purpose of hear- complete report on the year’s w^Tk of the organization, the election o^-officers and the transaction of such "business as may come before the body. j^fWe will be delighted to have all Supers who are not stockholders also nt^ind the meetiag,” Mr. Chitty said, ' rder that they might learn of the t service which is offered to the era of this section by- the asso- tion. By means of production redit associations farmen have been able to reduce the cost of making and collecting loans and by keeping the on a sound basin they can ob- >tain funds at costs as low an those .aV'hdrte to any other industry. V /‘ilnterest on loans by the associa- is payable when loan s are due Barnwell, S'. C., Dec. 2, 1935. Dear Santa:— Another little boy just thinking about Xmas. I am 9 years old. not going to ask for much But please bring me the following articles—Roman can dle cap pistols, caps, fruit, ball, sky rockets, fire crackers and sparkers. Just a little boy Arden Grubbs. feanta:— '•weet thing, if you will bnng me fflJKkse or pony, either one will suit,melfc'Santa, I will be disapointed if you dcfc’&ij.ring it. but I gest pair of s\aM&> and a flash li to, you caVrat it fftra«t$&t r fbrmsey, up town whe$* DmfSon works, and a wagon for me Harold and I together, or a biycycle for me an Harold to gether. and anything you won’t to give us shall suit me. I won’t you to bring us a picture show toy. your friend, Faust Carter. ’ Barnwell, S. C. . Dear Santa:— l am a little boy in the fourth jfrade, and I have been a good boy. so please bring iqe for Christmas a train with lights on it a wagon with lights a pair of skates, a flash light. Harold Carter. *’•. Sincerely, • ) Jame s B. Weeks, Jr. ^ Barnwell Dec. 13, 1935. DearSanta:-*- V* I am a little gfirl 8 years old. Will you please brin^ me a Shirley Temple doll and a carriage. Don’t forget my sisters. *" ' Yours truly, Alma Hutto. Blackville, S. C., Dec. 10, 1935. Dear Santa:— Xmas will soon be here and I.want you to be sure and remember me. I am getting along much better in school this year, I you to dfop by and leave me a watch, wagon, fire works and lots and lots of fruits. I m Alfred Dyches. * ' 9 book and 1 a stove and' K^ot and I want an iron. BrihgNjnq some candy and fruit please. . : Y*fir friend, ; Nellie Still * / Blackville, S. C., I)ec. 10, 19^ Dear old Santa:— / - Thought I would remind you i s most time foe you to visit tie tots. Please bring me a wagon, cap-pistol, knife, candy and fruits. »T" Your boy, ||l David ^htpes. l\ fait it fi\ lit- Barnwell, S. C., Dec. 16, 1935. Dear Santa Cluas:— Please bring me a fire truck, the one I want is at the 10c store, a real run ning watch and a knife. Bring my lit- sisters something too. I have been a h^y-and have helped my daddy %s .work. Your pal, Epna^Bft • GeodSon, Jr Dear Santa Claus:— I am a little boy 11 years old in the 6th grade. Please bring me a bycycle, and 1 some fire crackers pl'ease. Your friend, Faust Still. ♦ Olar, S. C., Dec. 16, 1935. Dear Santa:— I am a little girl 3-years old 1 . I have* been a good little girl. Bring me a doll that will sleep and cry tea set pi ano and some sparkers and fruit. Your little girl, Betty Jean Hirs. Hilda, S. C., Dec. 10,1935. Dear Santa: - I am a little boy five years old. I have been a nice little boy this year. I want you to bring me a cowboy sui> with legons, a little train that ruffs on a track, a little pair of hunting bootg like daddys, fruit and fireworks Please don’t forget my little broth and sister. . i 1 Your little friend, Jimmy Black. ,, take out Class B stock in the association in an amount equitra- i cent, of the loan when he l^nt tdjS gets h ew lea 'tional ai “Th country/ ductiM'' tho operati everjl initial loan and may obtain thout purchasing addi- of farmers all over the now stockholders in pro- it associations and are sold on ‘ the idea qf co- Sredit. We are anxioua that er in this section shall at e the opportunity of knowing ecretary-treas ^per. Wins $250.00 in Contest. Lemon spe nettsville -end «g LouisS'TBauer, of Hampton, nt the week-end in Barnwell with er mother, Mrs. J. A. Porter. Next Week’s Issue. In view of the fact that Christ mas Day falls on Wednesday this year, The People-Sentinel will go to press next Tuesday in order that the force may en joy the holiday. Those having news items or advertisements for that issue kre requested to have them in the office not later than noon on Monday. Thanks: :: tff\he\redit service that we offer and ! ially invite all to our annual icers of the Barnwell assoda- C. F. Rizer, of Olar, preai- D. Peacock, of Barnwell, 1st sident; W. T. Riley, of Allen- 2nd vice-president; G. A. San- of Fairfax, and St. C. P. Guess, of Denmark directors; Chas. M. Chit- Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 16.—W. Ulmer Weeks, of Elloree, won the third prize of $250 in the American Nitrate of Soda Crop Contest. Seventy-eight other South Carolinians won smaller awards, a splendid record, dftr the State since the contest was open to the eight Southeastern {States. The contest was judged by U. S. Senator Ellison D. Smith, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture; the Hon. Allen J. Ellender, speaker of the Louisiana House, and Dr. B. W. Kilgore, prominent North Carolina agricultural worker. The contest was open to any fanner who used Ameri can Nitrate of Soda. The first prize of $1,000 was won by a Georgian, while second prize, with a $00 award, w<as taken by a North Carolina grower* •o ’ . Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Herndon and son, Holman, of Furman, spent tlve week end in Barnwell with Mrs. R. C. Hol man.