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y PAGE FOUK. y J THE BARNWELL PEOPLE-SENTINEL, BABNWELL, SOOTH CAROLINA y r~-^ ■ THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH, 1936. Barnwell People-Sentinel JOHN W. HOLMES 1840—If 12. B. P. DAVIES, Editor and Proprietor. UHM-.I.I— til - — "■ Entered at the post office at Barnwell, S. C., as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.50 Six Months ^0 Three Months r .50 (Strictly in Adrai THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH, 1936. “The Humbuf? DanRer.” . ■■. ■ *7 “ ‘We were close to a revolution •when Roosevelt took office,’ Governor Olin D. Johnston asserted,” an Asso ciated Press dispatch from Columbia reports. Where was the “revolution”? Where were the signs of it? They were not in Charleston. When the banks closed many people were alarmed and! ex cited, “panic” affected all of us—but nobody grabbed a gun. In South Carolina the writer has witnessed before 1932 two periods when the price of cotton dropped be low five cents a pound Nobody grab bed a gun. In March, 1933, when Mr. Roosevelt took office the cotton mills had been running about as usual since October, 1932. Thee was no problem of unem ployment in them. Nowhere iri South Carolina during the first six months of 1933. three months before and three after Mr. Roosevelt took office, was unusual dis turbance or crime reported in South Carolina. After the “holidiay” the banks that deserved to reopen would! have reopen ed anyway. The fact is that between 1922 and January 15, 1932, three or four times as many banks “went broke” in South Carolina as after that time. If losses and depression be excuse for “revolution” we South Carolinians should have resorted to it ten years before Mr. Roosevelt arrived to stop it- The naked fact is that in 1933 we had had most of our losse 8 and not much remained to be lost in banks. The nearest approach to “revolu tion” or “insurrection” that we have seen in a long time in South Carolina was the textile strike. That wa 3 in 1934. Mr. Rooseveelt was president. Mr Roosevelt did not stop that vio lence. Our own people put a stop to it. When the South Carolinians are good and readly for ‘revolution” no man will stop it without planty of cannon and machine guns. Danger of “revolution” in 1933! There was mere danger of humbug in South Carolina. That danger we still have with us.—News and Courier. The News and Courier is such a bitter and caustic critic of the New Deal—to such an extent that it think s that “nothing goed can come out of Nazarath”—that it is probably a waste of time to remind' our Charleston con temporary that in the closing days of the Hoover administration Mid-West farmers had resorted to shotguns to save their homes and farms from fore closure and dairy farmers were riot ing in an effort to keep their products from the market in the hope tf forc ing living prices therefor. The people generally had 1 entirely lost confidence in the bank s and were withdrawing funds at such a rate that if Presdient Roosevelt had not ordered a “bank holiday” there probably would have been no banks that “deserved to reopen.” True, there was no blrody revolu tion in South Carolina, but we have been told that merchants in Colum bia and other cities of the State were fearful in those dark days that whole sale Icoting was “just around the cor ner” where prosperity was supposed to be. There is no cfenying the fact that the people as a whole were in the depths of despair and almost without hope in the closing days of 19.°>2 and anything could have happened but for the steadying influence tf Mr. Roose velt’s election and the revival of hope in his leadership. The News and Courier itself admits that “in 1933 we had had mo«t of our losses and n t much remained to he lost in banks.” A comparison of the hopeless despair cf those days with the cheerful opti mism of today cannot be ignored by the News and Courier. It may agree with General Johnson Hagood that otp-, money is “stage money,” but even that i s better than no money at all. It is also true that the News and ■Cburier ‘Writer has witnessed before 1982 two periods when the price of cotton dropped below five cents a pound,” but isn’t it equally as true that five centg cotton in 1932 was more ruinous to the farmers than a like price in the two periods referred to, due to the fact that the costs of manufactured articles that the form- ers had to buy were much higher, to MV nothing of the increased burden of taxation ? Then, too, conditions a 8 a whole have undergone a great change and the farmer 8 are no longer content to isubmit to the privations incident to -five-cent cotton when a large per centage of the population enjoys the luxuries of life. It is this changed condition and the problems it has created that th% News and Courier re uses to recognize. Can it be possible that Doctor Ball has lived on such a steady diet of fried shrimp since his residence in Charleston that he has become afflict ed 1 with chronic indigestion and re lieves his ill feelings by venting his wrath upon the New Deal? Less than two year s ago, in the course of a dis cussion with The People-Sentinel on the merits and demerits cf the New Deal, our esteemed Charleston con temporary admitted that President Roosevelt’s treatment of the banking situation wa s one of the things in his administration that it had applauded. For no other purpose than to help keep the record straight we are re producing herewith the News and Courier’s editorial under the caption. “Applauded Very Little.” Does the News andi Courier now condemn those things that it applauded in May, 1934? Here is what Doctor Ball said then: “How can The Barnwell Sentinel say that ‘The News and Courier has ap plauded very little what President Roosevelt has attempted to accom plish?’ “The News and Courier has applaud ed President Roosevelt for his im mediate treatment cf the banking crises when he came to office. “It has applauded him for his suc cessful leadership in the repeal of the Eighteenth amendment. “It has describedi him time and again as an honest gentleman. “It has applauded his antagonism to lobbying and the practicing of law in departments by congressmen. “It ha s applauded his veto of the salary compensation and veterans’ bill. “It has applauded! his condemnation of federal officeholders soliciting cam paign funds. INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS FROM ASHLEIGH SECTION Ashleigh, March 10.—Gordon Hair enlisted in the U. S. army at the Co lumbia recruiting station recently and is now stationed at Fort Moultrie, near Charleston. D. I. Ross, Jr., spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. W. H. Morris in Barnwell, and attended the show, “Lit tle America,” Friday night. Mrs. Q. A. Diamond and Everette Diamond spent Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Owens. Mrs. Harry L. Wilson and children spent Thursday at the home of Mrs. D. I. Ross. Cecil Holly, of Barnweli, was a visi tor in this section Saturday. Miss Jeanette Owens spent Monday night at the home of Miss Valeria Hartzog in B’ackvilfe. Mis. Ellen Black and daughters, Helen and Louise, and Mrs. D. I. Ross were visitors in Denmark Wednesday. D. I. Ross entertaiped 1 a few friends at hi s heme Monday night, the occas ion being his birthday. Carols were enjoyed and refresments, consisting of sandwiches, cake and hot cocoa, >yere served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Earle Hair, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bonds and) children, Archie Ross, Lewis Porter and Be.linger Owens. John Morris was a visitor in Colum bia Friday. J. L. Owens and daughter, Miss Louise Owens, together with Misses Jennie Lou and Jeanette Owens, at tended the school phy at the Black- ville school Firday night. Notice, World War Vets. DR. HENRY J. GODIN the merit, or civil service, system- in which he is opposed and embar rassed by nearly all his party. There i 8 no hope for the New Deal without the merit system—but where is the South Carolinian who would consent to an efficient Republican being kept in office for the New Deal’s sake? “It defends and urges the enactment by congress of hi g reciprocal tariff bills. “While opposed to the use of tax payers’ money, 'for investments, it declares that if that principle is to be violated, the purchase of forest reservations is wise and expedient. “It has repeatedly said that the re sults of the NRA have been beneficial to the textile industry in S.uth Caro lina and has approved the reduction of the working week to forty hours, h wever, it does not endorse the prin ciple of governmental interference with industry. “Where is another newspaper in South Carolina that has specifically defended the president in his disposi tion toward those of his measures that are unpopular in South Carolina?” Wherein lies the greatest “Humbug Danger” in South Craolina—in the assertions of politicians or the editor ial expressions of newspaper writers? In the words of the Japanese school boy, “We ask to know.” Presbyterian Church Services. Pn.-byterian Church services will be conducted in the Barnwell Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at four o’ clock by the Rev. Mr. Letson. The public is cordially invited to attend. Birth of a Son. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Seoville an nounce the birth cf a fine six pound baby •boy on March 7th, 1936. The infant son has been named John Per- ryclear Seoville, Jr., for his father. Aivertise in The People-Sentinel L. C. Smith. L. C. Smith died recently at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. I. Hughes, near Olar, and his body was laid to rest in Allen’s Chapel ceme tery, near Ulmer. He was 66 years of age and was a lifelong resident of Bamberg and! Barnwell Counties, hav- ing made his home with his daughter. Mrs. Hughes.for the past five years. Mr. Smith is survived by five chil dren, Mrs. C. I. Hughes, cf Olar, Mrs. T. C. Still, of Elko, Mrs. Edward Still, of Barnwell, W. H. Smith, of Bamberg, and Eddie Smith, of Kline; seven grandchildren and one brother, Henry Smith, of Varnville, who have the swmpathy of many friends in their bereavement. Sight Specialist Offices 956 Broad St. AUGUSTA, GA. NOTICT TO CREDITORS. ( This is to notify you that, as Ser vice Officer for Barnwell County, I have in my possession the complete recordl of every soldier, sailor ond marine who was enlisted in the Army during the World War from South Carolina. 1$ you have lost your dis charge papers, come to Barnwell ^to my office and I will prepare y:ur application for the bonus from the records in my possession, with-ut . , , .charge. If you have your pink slip It has applauded his insiatence on from your la8t , Mtli bring it with yctu If you have lost this slip come any way and your application will be filed promptly. JENNIE P. GREENE, Barnwell Co. Service Officer. ADVERTISE IN The People- Sentinel. ii Feeds, Seeds and Farm' .Implements WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WE FEATURE SPARTAN GRAINFEEDS. ALL KINDS OF FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS. DISTRIBUTORS OF J. I. CASE FARM MACHINERY. REEL FEED & SEED CO. , 1218 Broad Street, Phone 1817 « AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. REUABLE WELDING CO. ELECTRIC AND ACETYLENE WELDING. WORK QUICKLY DONE . AND AT THE LOWEST PRICES POSSIBLE. 935 JONES STREET AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. *. ORDER. A- # ^ ^ ■ l On reading and filing the petition of the plaintiff herein for the appoint ment of a Guardian Ad Litem for the infant defendants, Harry J. Hammet, Jr. and Lillian A. Hammet, fer the purposes of this action, all of which more fully appears in the petition, it is, upon metion of Thos. M. Boulware, Plaintiff’s Attoncy ORDERED: That J. U. Watts, Jr., be and he is hereby appointed Guar dian Ad Litem to appear and defend the said action on behalf of the said minor defendants unless the said min ers or someone on their behalf shall within twenty days after the service hereof procure the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem on their behalf. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That the summons and this order be served on the defendants herein, and upon the Guardians parents or persons with whom the infant defendants reside, by the publication of a copy of the sum- mins and of thi 8 rder in the Barnwell People-Sentinel, a newspaper publish ed in the above named* County, once a week *for .three successive weeks, and by mailing copies thereof to all of said defendants and to Mrs. Harry J. Ham met, Sr., t their last knnwn addresses as given in said petition. R. L. BRONSON, Clerk of Court. 20th day cf Feb., 1936. I consent. J. U. WATTS, JR. NOTICE. To the Defendants Above Named and to the Father, Mother or persons with Whom Any of Said Minors May Reside and Their Guardians, If Any: Take notice that the summons and complaint and! the order appinting guardian ad litem, of which the fore- geing is a copy, are on file in the office of the Clerk of Court for Barnwell County, at Barnwell. S. C. * THOS. M. BOULWARE, Plaintiff’s Attorney. 20th day cf Feb., 1936. All persons having claims against the estate of Robert Odom should' file itemized and verified statements of same with the undersigned adminis trator of said estate at BlackvLle, South Carolina. A. H. Ninestein, Jr., Administrator, of Estate of .Robert Odom. a CITATION NOTICE. The State of South Carolina, County of Barnwell. By John K. Snelling, Esq., Probate Judg£. WHEREAS, W. F. * Weeks hath made suit to me to grant unto him Letters of Administration of the estate of and effects of E. F Weeks; THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said E. F. Weeks, deceased that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate* to be held at Barnwell, S. C., on Tuesday, March 17th, next after after publication thereof, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administra tion should not be granted. Given under my Hand this 4th day of March, A. D. 1936. , JOHN K. SNELLING, Judge of Probate, Barnwell Co. Published on the 5th day of March, 1936, in The Barnwell People-Sentinel. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. (Complaint Served.) State of South Carolina.. Barnwell County. In the Court of Common Pleas. U. B. HAMMET, Plaintif, • vs. NEWTON T. HAMMET, MRS. LA- VALETTE R. HAMMET, HARRY J. HAMMET, JR., AN INFANT, AND LILLIAN A. HAMMET, AN INFANT, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at Barnwell, S. C., and to serve a copy of your an swer to the said complaint on the sub scriber at his office at Barnwell, S. C., within twenty dlays after the service hereof, exclusive of the day*of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within, the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. • THOS. M. BOULWARE, Plaintiff’s Attorney. Dated at Barnwell, S. C., the 20th day of February, 1936. TS ' i&.it SSaiVS 'Cccoanut Cake So Rich.. So Fresh.. SoL ight ..So Good/ •BAKED LIKE YOU BAKE AT HOME' Treasurer’s Tax Notice! The County Treasurer’s office will be open from September 16, 1935, to March 15, 1936, for collecting 1935 taxes, which include real and per sonal property, poll and road tax. All taxes due and payable between September 15 and December 31, 1935, will be collected without penalty. All taxes not paid as stated will be subject to penalties as provided by law. January 1st, 1936, one per cent, will be added. February 1st, 1936, two per cent, will be added. March 1st to 15th, 1936, seven per cent, will be addled. Executions will be placed in the hands of the Sheriff for collection after March 15th, 1936. When writing for amount of taxes, be sure and give school district if property is in more than one school district. All personal checks given for taxes will be subject to collection. ■ Ordinary County Road and Bridge Bonds Past Ind. Bonds Constitutional School Special Local TOTAL No. 24—Ashleigh 5 7 4 1 3 12 32 No. 33—Barbary Branch 5 • 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 45—Barnwell 5 7 4 1 3 25 45 No. 4—Big Fork 5 7 4 1 3 21 41 No. 19—Blackville 5 7 4 1 3 20 40 No. 35—Cedar Grove 5 7 4 1 3 28 48 No. 50—Diamond 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 20—Double Ponds 5 7 4 1 3 19 1 39 No. 12—Dunbarton 5 7 4 1 3 27 47 No. 21—Edisto 5 7 4 . 1 3 9 29 No. 28—Elko 5 7 4 1 3 27 47 No. 53—Ellenton 5 7 4 1 3 11 . 31 No. 11—Four Mile 5 7 4 1 3 8 28 No. 39—Friendship 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 16—Green’s Academy 5 7 4 1 3 20 40 No. 10—Healing Springs 5 7 4 * 1 3 20 40 No. 23—Hercules 5 7 4 1 3 . 30 50 No. 9—Hilda 5 7 4 1 3 19 39 No. 52—Joyce Branch 5 7 4 1 3 26 46 No. 34—Kline 5 7 4 1 3 21 41 No. 32—Lee’s 5 7 4 1 3 10 30 No. 8—Long Branch 5 7 • 4 1 3 15 35 No. 54—Meyer’s Mill l 5 7 4 1 3 21 41 No. 42—Morris 5 7 4 1 3 15 35 No. 14—Mt. Calvary 5 7 4 1 3 18 38 No.. 25—New Forest — 5 7 4 1 3 18 38 No. 38—Oak Grove 5 7 4 1 3 19 39 No. 43—Old Columbia 5 7 4 1 3 26 46 No. 13—Pleasant Hill 5 ' 7 4 1 3 15 35 No. 7—Red Oak 5 7 4 1 3 19 39 No. 15—Reedy Branch 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 2—Seven Pines 5 7 4 1 3 12 32 No. 40—Tinker’s Creek 5 7 4 1 3 17 37 No. 26—Upper Richland 5 7 4 1 3 26 46 No. 29—Willistcn — 5 7 4 1 3 32 52 The commutation road tax of $3.00 must be paid by all male citizens between the ages of 21 and 55 years. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years are liable to poll tax of $1.00. Checks will not be accepted for taxes under any circumstances except at the risk of the taxpayer.—(The County Treasurer reserves the right to hold all receipts paid! by check until said checks have been paid.) Tax receipts will be released only upon legal tender, post office money order or certified checks. J. J. BELL, County Treag. Satisfaction is worth a Lot. Let us do your Cleaning and you’ll be SATISFIED! 1 Plexico’s Dry Cleaner’s Main Street Barnwell ADVERTISE IN THE PEOPLE-SENTINEL.