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VOLUME LX. m omcuL KEWBPAm or badtwvx oocnmr. Barnwell People-Sentinel 'Ju»t L.lk« a Mambar of tha Family'* BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 27TH. 1937. NUMBER If. Calls for Relief in Farm Labor Shortage Grand Jury Requests Agencies “to Suspend Employment of All Barn* well County Laborers.” Bill Found in Trunk May Be Worth $1,000 BARNWELL HIGH SCHOOL CLOSED TUESDAY NIGHT R. H. (“Bobby”) ^Holmes, Formerly of Barnwell, Finds Relic in Fresh Water Fishing Columbia. “An acute shortage of farm labor” in Barnwell County caused the grand jury in session here Monday at the opening ofUhe Court of General Ses sions to rtruest that the “employment of all^Barnwell County laborers” be suspended. The request; which came in a supplemental report to the Pre sentment of the grand jury, is as fol lows: “Due to an acute shortage in farm labor, we call upon such Federal and State Agencies now operating in Barn well Cotmty under the National Re employment Office to suspend em ployment of all Barnwell County la borers.” Court convened here Monday morn ing with Judge Hayne F. Rice, of Aiken, presiding, and the following is a list of the True Bills found by the grand jury: True Bills. Bob Griffin, violation of the liquor law. Myer Knopf, violation of the liquor law. Fraser Willis, violation of the liquor law. John Craig, John Addison and Cal houn Bolen, violation of the liquor law. R. M. Kearte, assault and battery with intent to kill and carrying con- Now Requires Permit Columbia, May 25.—What would you do if you found an $80 bill that may be worth $1,0007 That’s what happened to R. H. Holmes, of 2405 Lee street, when in going over a trunp of family relices he came across an $80 bill, printed during the first session of the Conti nental congress in 1779. And it was almost an accident that the bill didn't'"* 1 ‘° “ b V un l,c f n, “ 1 « ,ent “Jo *<- find its way to the garbage can. | ' eCt a " d „ w ' 11 be ™- There was a little, flat pasteboard f or f i m B”™' 11 »«ordmg to Angus B. Patterson, local ~ 1937 Act, Which Went Into Effect Saturday, to Be Enforced, Says Game Warden. The act of the South Carolina gen- erel assembly, requiring all persons fishing in fresh water with rod and box that felt so light it seemed empty. But upon opening it Mr. Holmes found a newspaper dipping marked “New York Journal, November 3, 1900.” And the clipping told of a $60 bill printed in 1779 for which $1000 had been offered in Omaha. Under game warden. “And when I say enforced, I don’t mean maybe,” Mr. Patterson added. Permits will be issued by him, the deputy wardens and others, he said. The license for residents of the State costs $1.10. Ten cents goes neath the clipping was an old card-L board invitation bmd in 1888 and, the [ Km * between its folds was carefully and perfectly preserved the old bill. the remaining funds are to be used •solely for the rearing, protection, TWENTY-EIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS RECEIVE DIPLOMAS. Five Are Given Certificates.—Address Delivered by Dr. Josiah Morse. Mr. Holmes is the son of Mrs. Wil liam Holmes, formerly Miss Maud Duncan, of Duncannon plantation in Barnwell County, who has been spend-, ing the winter here at 800 Pickens street. Prior to her leaving town, the j family decided to go over the old 1 trunk. Nobody knew that the curio, which may prove of intrinsic value, was hidden sway in its depths. The clipping from the New York Journal is headed: cealed weapons. Raton Ktnard, violation of the , A $60 BILL liquor law. I VALUED AT $1,000 J. B. Glover, larceny. Gilmore S. Harley, murder. propagation and distribution of fish, and the publicity and dissemination of information of facts and findings as may ... be deemed wise and ex pedient for the improvement and bet terment of” the act. All persona applying for license will receive buttons as well as license cer tificates. The law requires that each fisherman, pursuing his pastime or trade in fresh waters with tackle other than the ordinary hook and line, shall wear the button as well as have the license on his person. It's £elly Roes and Theodore Dowling, carbreekmg with tntenS to steal and larceny. Caaee Disposed of. Cases diapoeed of are as follows: Bob Griffin pleaded guilty to a charge of violating the liquor turn end was sentenced to pay a fine of $$00 or serve 00 days. J. B. Glover, charged with larceny of $100 from the Beet Pharmacy sev eral weeks ego, pleaded guilty 1110 lew states that It is “unlawful a Continental Congress Note for mnJ to fish in fresh water Owned in Omaha.” 1 0 f thi» State by use of a fly rod, cast- The story, with an Omaha date lint, lng ^ art Ukisl bait or say reads ss follows: I tared tackle sr equi “The most unique piece of paper the ordinary hook and line y in the city is s $>'0 bill, in the ^ ftnt obtained an angler’s l esion of A. K. Rhoades, of No. { All 2682 Spalding street. the act shall be paid over to the Bute "Mr. Rhoodso brought the bi.I treasurer ead Disced to the credit of with him when he left Maine for the the game protection fund Weet in his eeriy youth, end it has convicted of violation of the act shall been treasured among the family er- be sentenced to pay a fine of not laoo chivee for 43 years. It would prob- than $10 sad not more than $100 er ably remained far from the public eye to serve not J-gj ton days #» . .. # . .1 bad it not been for the boast of a more than $0 days. «a. .entenred to r g month* a »r 8pokan , p*p, r that a resident of that i n another act ratified in March city possessed the only $80 bUI in the general assembly radeced the fee existence. Mr. Rhoades wishes Otn- f or non-resident anglers. Non-rest ahs to have the credit of a similar fents are required to pay $6AS far a ..... . possession. license although a temporary license tag the UqnPr law. | -n* bill was issued during the 1st may be granted to nay aon ramdeat i session of the Continental congress, for $1.10. The temporary license will , in 1779, and is a document of pem- be good for two conaecutleo days. I liar appearance. The paper is of a I faded yellow material and is coarse LOCAL FIRM 18 SPONSOR and heavy. It is cut almost square, One of the largest classes in the history of the Barnwell high school was graduated Tuesday night, when 28 young ladies and gentlemen re ceived diplomas, while five were a- warded certificates, bringing the total of graduates to 33. They are as fol lows : Diploma graduates in order of class standing: Miriam Cooper, Solo mon Blatt, Jr., Dulice Harley, Laurie Ella Gantt, Ida Carter, Jack Hill, Norman Dicks, Harold Black, Irma Mae Allen, Sibyl Carroll, Elizabeth Fletcher, Marjorie Brown and Helen Jones (tied),Troy Bonds, Louis Gantt, Arden Lemon, Briggs Grubbs, Eliza beth Morris, Thomas M. Boulwsre. Jr., Donnie Lee Norris, Carrie Grace Grubbs, Edith Goodson, Corinne Mor ris, Henry Milhous, Bob Sanders, Jack Harley, Jack Sanders and Creech Sanders. Certificate graduates: Sally Fields, Valeria Gignilliat, Jeantotte Htir, Nana Lee Sanders and Loube Seas*. Dr. Josiah Morse Speak*. The address to the graduating else* was delivered Taoadajr night by Di Josiah Mora*, of the University of Sooth Carolina, who eras iatredMud by tha Haa. Setomea ■alt. dmh of the hoard ef tvuotoaa. The < tag's program was ae fa!town: J C (ml Biatt. Jr Pear Loaf Ctoeuv (Leila M ell)-High School Chorus- Mrs Spraying of Roses Discussed by Club Mrs. J. N. Dicks and Mrs. Furman B. Davis Win Prizes in Contest on Trees. The May meeting of the Barnwell Garden Club was held on Thursday af ternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. B. L. Easterling on Main Street with Mrs. Easterling and Mrs. G. M. Greerfe as joint hostesses. Mrs. J. J. Bell, president, conducted the business session, at which time reports from various committees and officers were heard. The program was in charge of Mrs. J. E. Mahaffey and each number was most interesting and entertain ing. The first number on the program was by Mrs. L. C. Eidson on the spray ing of roses. This information had previously been requested by several of the members and Mrs. Eidson fur nished each member with a type written copy of instructions on this phase of gardening. It was decided to keep s scrapbook and everything pertaining to the work kept for future reference. The second number was presented by Mrs. Furman B. Davis and was on the subject of dahlias— their origta and growth. Mrs. Davis handled her subject well and much to- formation was gained therefrom. Mr* J. M. Brodto, who hna oncuasnfeUy grown Sewers for several yearn, guv* hmui of Sewers, giving fee the or Closing Exercises at Dunbarton High Three Young Ladies and Three Young Men Com pone Graduating Claoa of 1937. With the holding of baccalaureate services at the Dunbarton Baptist Church on Sunday evening, May 23. ■he Dunbarton school formally opened its closing exercises for the present session. The Rev. J. A. Estes, of Sarnwell, preached the sermon with a arge audience present The following program in the high school auditorium on Tuesday night, day 25th wound up a most successful year for the Dunbarton schools, the attendance this year and the work done by the classes having been most satisfactory to the school authorities: Invocation—Rev. J. M. Flowers, of Ellenton. Music—Miss Emmie Lee Hair sad Mrs. W. T. Bennett Valedictory—“pilet# of —Cecil H. Meyer. roductiea of P. H. Shuler. Henry N. of Wofford College, be Hair and Mrs. ef Medeb Sept- W. T. Delivery ef 1 Fraser Will b drew a sentence of four months at hard labor when he pleaded guilty to a charge of violet- Willb Coleman was convicted in his absence on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, a sealed sentence being imposed. Charlie Creech, charged with house- br-akin, .nd Lmiijr. pl,a<M ru.lty ( foor ivkM by thm receiving to receiving stolen goods and was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and serve 60 days at hard labor. John Addison, charged with violat ing the liquor law, pleaded guil ty to the second count of the indict ment and was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 or serve three months at hard labor. Claude Owens pleaded guilty to a charge of violating the liquor law and was sentenced to serve four months. Theodore Dowling was acquitted of a chargf of carbreakingg with intent to steal and larceny. Gilmore S. Harley was found not guilty of the murdter of Pink Mc Creary. Eaton Kinard was acquitted of a charge of violating the liquor law. Lottie Bell Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of violating the liquor law and was sentenced to pay a fine of $250 or serve eight months; sen tence to be suspended during good behavior upon payment of $50. Richard Robinson, charged with violating the prohibition law, pleaded guilty to the first count of the indict ment and was sentenced to serve one year; sentence to be suspended during good behavior upon payment of $50. Court was adjourned sine die shortly after the last two cases listed above were disposed of. Grand Jury Presentment. The grand jury made the following OF NEW RADIO PROGRAM “The promise to pay is worded as follows: * ‘The bearer is entitled to receive sixty Spanish milled dollars or an equal sum in gold or silver, according to a resolution of congress of the 14th January, 1779.' “On one side is an engraving of the earth, with the motto, 'Deus regnant. It has just been announced that C. F- Molair, local Allb-Chalmeri farm macMgery dealer, is one of tho spon sors oT s now radio feature to he known as “Pioneer Stories,” which [will be on the air two times each week. Stories dramatizing past and pres- EruU.r T.rr." nV~Lort'^££'wrt * cbi ' v """‘* whlc , h the earth rejoice.') On the obverae of h * v * \ d,r * rt bM " n f on ,h * •* r ' c “ 1 ' the bill .re .ketch., of t-o leave., re-1 ^ wl11 ^ P"**"'-* ... . . . * , . , include such events as the invention sembling a mint leaf and a sprig of ^ ^ y , pine, with the printer,' .imature.^' th ' «>««" *>”. of the Erie •Hall and Seller., 1779.' | * nd oth * r, \ Out.Undmp b.nd,, Mm. .... . .. m orchestras and singers will also be “The bill bears every evidence of , ^ , ,, ‘ . , . . . . « a. .. featured making the programs of real being genuine, and »» undoubtedly . , ... au -a * i ! interest to the entire family in every worth far more than its face value. . . .. „ . , .. ... . farm home, according to C. F. Molair. Mr. Rhoades values the bit of paper; ^ , verv hiehlv both as a curio and as a' The P ro * ram8 w,n ^ heard over ery highly, both as a curio and as a Columbia on Mondays and Wed- keepsake, and has never made any , , _ „ . . -i nesdays from 12:00 to 12:15 p. m. effort to ascertain its commercial J F worth. “An offer of $1,000 has been made for the bill spoken of by the Spokane paper.” ^ rs - Charlie Anderson was hostess The bill in Mr. Holmes’ possession to the members of the Meyer’s Mill is of similar size and general appear-1 Home Demonstration Club at her ance as the Omaha rbill description. | °n Friday afternoon. The les- The promise to pay in ‘“Spanish Milled s °n for the month was taken up and dollars or an equal sum in gold or discussed under the direction of Miss silver” is the same. The bill is num-! Elizab «th McNab, home agent. Many bered by hand in red ink, “No. 16175,” j Points of interest were brought out and signed by W. G. Leacock, with b y th « members. Those present for the signature R. Roberts below. I the meeting included Miss Jane Mey- “The United States of North Amer- ««, Mrs. Bratton Kirkland, Mrs. Wall ica” is printed in red around the bor- and Mrs. Charlie Anderson. Meyer’s Mill H. D. Gub. presentment before being dismissed der, with “North America” appearing Monday afternoon: ‘The grand jury for Barnwell Coun- m script. There is a round seal with Doctor Green says that “secula” in a red diamond shaped center decorat- 1 modem Latin is spelled “ssecula.” ty, at its May term, 1937, begs leave ed with what appears to be an oak' On the obverse aide of the bill is s to make report to 'Vie Court as fol lows: tree. The Latin inscription around square showing the picture of s leaf, the circle is :“Et in secula seculorum,” which appears similar to a mint leaf, >f or perhaps a pear-haw. Written in “1. We have passed upon all bills which Dr. E. L. Green, profc of indictment turned over to us by Latin of tbs University, translates: j faded the Solicitor and have returned them | “And it wiil-A to the Court- *•$. We *6*11 ioter «m la the pear report to (he Court a poo the tho Canary feu* tag sppoo oas lady $ar tl what appoars to Gary." Solemoa Blatt. BensJtcttoo—Tha Rev J. A. The rise tag ess wises tones Friday night, with a mask rortlal school sadMwtom by the all Mrs. Ira Falsa, tecai mator preached Sunday night by th* lev. O. 8. Ulmer, poster ef tho VamvSto Baptist Charth. th* prsgf being so fol lews ‘ Prelude. D Pint (Chopin)*- Mrs Solomon Blett. Grand March of the Seniors. Hymn—“Holy, Holy. Holy.’* Prayer—The Rev. J. C. Inobinet. Exhalt Ye the Lord (Lorens)—High School Chorus. Scripture—The Ret. O. S. Ulmer. Lullaby—(Brahms-Graingesl— Of fering for Crippled Children. Oh! Magnify the Lord—(Nolte)— High School Chorus. Commencement Sermon, “The Di mensions of a Noble Life”—The Rev. Mr. Ulmer. Prayer—The Rev. Mr. Ulmer. Hymn—“Love Divine, All Love Ex celling.” Benediction—The Rev. Mr. Insbinet. March from Tannhauser (Wagner.) *• CUss Night. A most unusual and interesting pro gram was arranged for class night exercises in the auditorium Monday night. Exhibits by the home economics and the manual arts departments were shown before and after the class night program. Much interest has been manifested this year by the stu dents in these two departments and the exhibits were highly commenda ble. Monograms and Block B’s. A large number of Barnwell high school pupils were awarded mono grams and block B’s during the clos ing execises of the local institution this week, as follows: Monograms, with the number of points made by each pupil: Solomon Blatt, Jr., 168; Arden Lemon, 147; Idh Carter, 104;-Emily Dicks, 91; Msrjorit Brown. 90; Wtagsrd Carter, 185; Tommie Richardson. SI; Sonny Patterson. 8$; Warren Cslhsnn tt; *«h an ati M. C stem snba The Jim I v th Mess Does ef Mrs C Bft OWBNS Bill BN BY MI L* TMOi’CMT TO BB MAO day by n the lati J. T. to M Ms. and It Is re- mal died arrival of a ported to have bitten a negro m and another mole before Its death. The mule that bit Mr. Owens n probably bitten by n mad dag aai time ago. It Is understood that the Ashleigh man will take the Pasteur treatment. Four Crate* “Cakes” at Hilda. A. R. Still, of Hilda shipped four crates of “cukes” to a Pittsburg house on the Monday afternoon A. C. L. train. This is the first ahipment of “cukes” from Barnwell County this season that The People-Sentinel has heard of. It is thought that large ex press shipments will be made from the county next week, and probably some will move to Eastern markets the last of this week. It is not known what the price will be at the opening of the season, but with a small acre age planted this year, the farmers are expecting better prices than usual. maau departaacai* inrpane if making aeenaaary ia* eeugai- $. W# wish In thank tha ind nl the ether effWrtnls ef the ntotodbd the New Yarik J«*f1 appear* to Ik# to l has uhsi ft# Ml ft Mg vft 1 t i. * « to m| Elisabeth Fletcher, 18; Sara Fran ag, tha I Brads*. 76, Teas Benlwere, Tb; Dni to gen-1 Harley, 96; Lssaa Gann. 61; Mwi tor an nlCawpe* A) Anna* Bn* Feato, 6sndnfl I Ready Bweam, 66, Imsste Bhs Cut I to Ms ■ .»•< * -ihi *si-a h ders, 56;. Willis Sanders, 58; Martha Ayer Harley, 58; Banyan Baxley, 58; Harry Lee O’Bannon, 56; Lawrence Stevens, 53; Margie Summer, 48. Block B’s: Sol Blatt, Arden Lemon, Wingard Carter, Tom Boulware, Louis Gantt, Willis Sanders, Bunyan Bax ley, Jack Sanders, Jack Harley, Harry Lae OHannon, Bob Sandora, Sonny La til Pattoraon, Billy Moore, Joka For- guson, dod oADOrr*, Ralph Moody. La Henry Milkens. Tea Harold Black, lea roe Bull, Ckwre cd Yaaghto Wdl Gvte* Harold Cfcrtor, totasi Mil etoto Visma. Foaet Carte* Elton-1A L Ian >» Bwwen and will out job printing facilities far tha first time ia a number ef years, and TV* People-Sen time 1 extends a cordial In vitation to the businees people of that community to take advantage of the facilities offered by this office in sup plying their needs at any time. Auction Market at BarmwelL The Town Council of Barnwell is sponsoring an Auction Market for the purpose of selling cucumbers and cantaloupes. Before going over the suction block all cucumbers and can taloupes will be government inspected and then sold on the basis of U. S. grades. If a grower is not satisfied with the price receiver, he has the privilege of refusing the bid without any cost to him. There will be a fee of two cents charged for each pack age scld over the block—one cent is paid by the grower or seller and one by the buyer. This is for the purpose of taking care of government inspec tion, the auctioneer and clerical help. All growers and buyers are invited to use this block. The market is expects ed to open the week of May Slat. May I