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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1835. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1911. Office, No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Miss Annie Cclgan of Trenton is visiting Miss Mellie Russell. Mr. A. F. Mixon made a business trip to Atlanta last week. For Sale-A good mule. Apply T. care of The Advertiser. Col. P. B. Mayson left Monday to spend a fortnight visiting differ ent places in Florida. Miss Edwardina Blalock is at j home from Converse college for the ' summer vacation. Miss Mattie Lyon is at home fori the summer, having closed her| school near Wiiliston. Mrs. Ida May Blount, a very at- j tractive lady of Grovetown, Ga., is visiting Mrs. F. F. Mosely. Rev. P. B. Lanham will preach at Horn's Creek church in the after noon of the 4th Sunday at 4 o'clock. Friday night of commencement will bc the best night of them all. Do not fail to go. Better get tick ets early. For Rent: Two very desirable largo front rooms upstairs, gas lights, hot and cold water. Apply to N. M. Jones. Mrs. J. P. Nixon, of Clark's Hill, has arrived to spend the commence ment season with her mother, Mrs. Hattie Lanham, and sister, Mrs. W. H. Dorn. Our millinery department is filled up with all the newest hats and you can find any style hat you are look ing for and the prices are about one half the regular price. Cs H. Schneider, next to Mercantile Co. An examination will be hold June 3rd for the purpose of selecting a carrier to succeed Mr. A. A. Glov er on route three. There will be a ? half dozen or more applicants. Mr. A. A. Glover, accompanied by his family, left Sunday for J North, S. C., to reside permanently. Their Edget?eld friends regretted deeply to give them up. By attending the exercises at the college on Friday evening you will not only be highly entertained but will contribute to the supporting of a band to be composed of Edgefield boys. Since reaching Belleview hospi* tal in New York, Dr. A. R. Nicht | olson has been appointed intern o? the hospital by Dr. Wylie. This is quite a distinct honor conferred upon our young friend. Mrs. Walter Cartledge of Hun tington, Fla., ha? returned to her j home after spenamg several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Cheatham. Miss Mattie Emma Cheatham went to Florida with her sister to spend several weeks. Take a drive from Edgefield to Johnston if you wish to see some fine corn. The corn of "Uncle" Frank Warren, Fred Stillwell and John Hoyt seems to be in a race for first place, and it is nip and tuck as to which leads. The annual Children's Day ex ercises will be held at McKendree next Sunday. We regret our in-1 ability to accept an invitation to at tend. The writer has shared the pleasures of the occasion for w sral years but will be unable to do so this year. Mr. T. L. Martin of Spartanburg is visiting his sisters, Mrs. M. De Loach and Mrs. Abner Broadwater. As Mr. Martin is quite gifted in the art of tuning pianos, those whose instruments need attention should engage his services before he returns. Surely no one will stay away from the college Friday night just because an admission fee is to be charged. Every other night of the commencement which will cost noth ing is also really worth a half dol lar. Go Friday night and thereby help pay the balance due orT the band instruments which will belong to the town. Our young friend James O. Shep pard, who is now a member of the senior class of the South Cirolina Universit}', came over to attend the marriage of his sister, Miss Maxcie Sheppard last Wednesday, return to his studies the next day. It is probable that our young friend will engage in newspaper work for a season after graduating. We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Jessie Mellichamp and Miss Viola Mellichamp, mother and sis ter of Mr. C. M. ( Mellichamp, have come to make their home at Red Hill, where Mr. Mellichamp is mak ing a success of his mercantile busi ness, being associated with Mr. Er nest Quark's. The Advertiser is greatly indebt ed to its faithful correspondents for sending in such b ight, well-written news letters. Nothing pleases the editor more than to be able to give the county news every week. The Advertiser must be known as the COUNTY newspaper, giving the neighborhood news of every section of the county V . Mr. C. J. Hill and family, of Aiken, were guests at the home of Mr. J. U. Rives on Sunday last. Do you not think Col. S. B. Mays looks quite young to be called Grandpa Mays? Yet it is true. His son, Mr. Arthur Mays, who resides in Amorillo, Texas, has a fine boy. For the benefit of our customers, "we have engaged a milliner and we would be glad for you to give her a trial. C. H. Schneider, next to Mercantile Co. Which one of the corn contest ants is it whose corn grows so rap idly that he stands a yard-stick up by a stalk late in the afternoon and notes the next morning how many inches it has grown during the night? Mr. and Mrs. James T. Ouzts, of Elmwood celebrated the 55th an niversary of their marriage on Sun day last. All of their children were present to share in the pleasures of the happy occasion except Mrs. G. T. Asbill. We trust that our good friends will be spared many more years. Anyone in Johnston who would like to have a photograph of the new church can procure one from Mr. S. J. Watson at the Bank of John ston. He has a limited number that were sent him by the photographer at Edgefield. The price is only 25 cents, a mere pittance. A new shipment of men's and boy's clothing just arrived. Special prices are offered. C. H. Schnei der, next to Mercantile Co. The low condition of the streams, as well as the many failing wells, indicate how extremely dry the earth is. Mr. G. G. West says Turkey Creek is so low that a man can step across the stream at Rey nold's ford. He does not remember to have seen it so low at any time in the past. ' 50 hats in all the leading shapes a bargain at $6.50, our price now ?2.98. 75 hats nicely trimmed re tails at $3.75 and $4.00, our price $1.98. C. H. Schneider, next to Mercantile Co. Three bright young men from this county, Dr. G. N. Bunch, of North Augusta, Dr. C. C. Fuller of Longmires and Dr. F. P. Byrd of Edgefield, recently graduated from the Atlanta Dental College. Dr. Fuller will locate' for a short time at McCormick and Dr. Byrd will remain in Edgefield until the regu lar meeting of the state board of exatiiinens, but has not definitely decided where he will locate per manently. We are not informed as to the plans of Dr. Bunch. Paid Him to Advertise. Mr. L. Y. Bryan says he has profited by advertising his pasture in our columns. Not only is he pas turing stock for parties who reside n different parts of the county but he has a dozen or more from Aiken, Mr. Bryan now has more than 50 horses in his Horn's Creek pasture, but its supply of grass is so inex haustible that he coirld receive that many more. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lovick Mims in Beautiful New Home. As briefly announced in our last issue, the marriage of Miss Sarah Maxwell Sheppard and Mr. Benja min Lovick Mims, which occurred Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Ex-Gov. and Mrs. J. C. Sheppard, was very quiet on account of sickness in the home. Immediately after their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Mims went to their beautiful new home, where a recep tion was tendered the young people of the town. The elegantly fur nished bridal residence was very tastefully decorated for the happy occasion. The evening was most pleasantly spent by the young peo ple present. Delightful refresh ments were served in courses. No two young people in Edge field have been more genuinely be loved than Miss Maxcie Sheppard and Mr. Lovick Mims. The bride has won universal popularity through her amiable and very gra cious manner, together with her truly womanly graces and superior qualities of mind and heart. The groom, now one of Edgefield's fore most young business men, is the soul of honor and uprightness of character, which gives him high place in the confidence and esteem of his fellow men. Ensconced in their elegant new home, which nestles in tho beauti ful pines, no Edgefield young peo ple have embarked upon the matri monial sea with a brighter and hap pier outlook for the future than Mr. and Mrs. Mims. School Picnic. The central Meriwether school taught by Miss Georgia Powell, quietly closed last Friday May 12 with recitations from the pupils and a charming address from the teach er. After dinner they spent a de lightful evening in the fresh spring woods gatheiing flowers and eating strawberies. Miss Pow?ll left the next day for home. Her many friends whom she won during the school session, regret that she was obliged to leave them so soon. We fear Miss Powell will miss her little pupils very much but not more than they will miss her. We wish her much success in her new work. A Subscriber. North Augusta, S. C. . S. C. C. I. Commencement. The commencement exercises of the 20th session of the S. C. C. I. will continue through Monday morning next. This is a season to which onr people always look with pleasant anticipations. Besides bringing many delightful visitors among us, it is a season of intel lectual and musical feasting. The program of the exercises from day to day is as follows: Thursday. 8:45 p. m.-Recital by music de. partment. Friday, c 5:30 p. ra.-Competitive drill in manual of arms on publio square for O. Sheppard medal. 8:45 p. m.-Celebration by litera ry societies. Declamation contest by freshman and sophomore classes for J. C. Sheppard and Bailey madals. Ora torical contest for Evans medal, and elocution contest for Turner medal. Saturday. 10:30 a. m.-Competitive drill cn college campus for prize. 8:45 p. m.-Play presented by pupils of School of Expression. Sunday. ll a. m.-Sermon in Baptist church by Rev. Edwin S. Reaves. Monday. 10 a. m.-Delivery of certificates and medals. 10:30 a. m.-Graduating exercis es. 11:30 a. m.-Baccalaureate ad dress by Dr. P. J. McLean, of Ai ken. Engagement Announced. Senator and Mrs. B. R. Tillman have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sophie Oliver Tillman, and Mr. Henry Wise Hughes. The marriage will occur the latter part of June. Because of the prominence of the two families and the wide populari ty of these young people much in-1 terest is centred around their ap proaching marriage. Miss Tillman is a very talented young woman whose noble qualities of mind and heart cause her to be genuinely be loved wherever she is known. Mr. Hughes, besides being pointed to as a young man of exemplary habits and sterling worth, possesses very marked business acumen, having made a signal success of the Bank of Trenton, of which institution he has been cashier almost since its founding. Crosses Have Been Received The Crosses of Honor that were to have been delivered to the vete rans on Memorial Day have since been received and the following veterans can procure crosses from Mrs. J. D. Holstein, the president of the Edgefield chapter, U. D. C.: W. S. Boyce John Branson M. N. Cartledge John Corley H. F. Green G. W. Hamilton J. W. Hill C. M. Horne S. B. Hoghes J. P. Moss Martin Medlock James Paul O. J. Prince B. F. Sharpton F. W. Sollee M. A. Watson. Capt. Brunson Has Resigned. The announcement Monday morn ing that Capt. W. H. Branson had resigned as postmaster at Edgefield was quite a surprise to the people here. So efficient and satisfactory have been his services for the past 26 years that Capt Brunson has had no difficulty in holding.the office through almost half a dozen Repub lican administrations. He wai com missioned by President Cleveland in 1884 through the influence of the late General M.C.Butler,and was re commissioned term after term by the Republican authorities. Capt. Branson's health has been failing for a year, and having re cently grown worse he decided to relieve himself of the duties of the office. Up to this time there are four applicants, R. L. Dunovant, W. E. Hufi* E. J. Norris and J. P. Ouzts. The office pays an annual salary of $1,600, and besides pay ing $30 per month for an assistant the government pays for fuel, lights and rental for the building. The position will be filled by Mr. W. E. Huff as acting postmaster until Capt. Branson's successor is ap pointed. Graduating Organ Recital. We acknowledge the receipt of an invtiation to the graduating or gan recital of Miss Emmie Wash ington McKie to be held Thursday afternoon, May 18th, at Salem Col lege. While a student in Edtrefield Miss Emmie gave evidence of pos sessing unusual musical talent and now we congratulate her upon hav ing completed her musical education Honor Roll. Roll of honor of Edgefield grad ed school for the 7th and 8th grade for month ending May 17th. 7th grade: Jennie Simkins, first, Mell Burgess, second. 8th grade: Lizzie Roper, first, Adulia Britt, second, Gladys Pad gett, third. A prize was awarded Lizzie Roper for punctuality. Prof. Brc edin of the S. C. C. I. in a hap py little speech, made the presenta tion. HAS NO SUBSTITUTE Absolutely Pure Tho oafy baking powder made from Row Grape G ream of Tartar MOALUH.NO LIME PHOSPHATE Judges for Wheat Contest. As the harvest season is near at hand we have appointed the follow ing gentleman to act as judges in The Advertiser's wheat contest in their respective communities, the first named being chairman: Philippi: J. H. A. Williams, Butler Derrick and G. W. Johnson. Elmwood: M. B. Hamilton, M. A. Watson and James DeVore. Cleora: W. T. Reel, J. L. Hill and Robt W. Christie. Harmony: N. L. Broadwater, F. M. Warren and W. F. Stillwell. Cedar Grove: W. R. Swearin gen, R. H. Nicholson and S. B. Hughes, Jr. Johnston: W. T. Walton, J. W. Sawyer and Y. May. Wofford: A. Gilchrist, W. A. Reynolds and J. W. Morgan. Trenton (East): W. H. Pardue, Avory P'ranklin and Henry W. Yonce. Trenton (South): B. J. Harri son, M. H. Herlong and W. R. Ryan. While not as much wheat is being grown as should be, yet we have reason to believe that the contest will greatly increase the yield over that of several years ago. From reports that come in some of the prize acres are very fine. The Play Friday Night. On Friday night the class in ex pression will present a play entitled 'Esmeralda" in the college audi torium. There are four acts to thej play and it will afford delightful entertainment for all who attend. This is the only pay night of the commencement and it is quite cer tain that as heretofore onjhese^an nual occasions, the auditorium*will be crowded to its utmost capacity. Better secure your tickets early. They are on sale at Penn & Hol stein's. Besides being highly en tertained by the beautiful little play, which will last for an hour and a half, all who attend Friday evening will contribute to defraying certain unavoidable expenses inci dent to the commencer*- . t, such as paying railroad far' the com mencement speak etc. Better get your tickets : ..ce. The rush will soon be on Death of Mrs. Sossaman. The announcement of the death of Mrs. L. S. Sossaman which oc curred in the hospital in Atlanta last Friday, caused much genuine sorrow among her friends here. Mrs. Sossaman underwent a surgical operation two weeks before her death, having been in bad health for some time before. She is re membered in Edgefield as a noble Christian woman, being a very zeal ous member of the Methodist church while here. Gone to Cooler Climate. Mr, J. C. Sheppard, JrM whose low state of health for the past year has been a matter of deepest con cern to his almost numberless friends, is better than he has been for some time. He left for Ashe ville Tuesday to remain throughout the heated term. Mr. Sheppard was accompanied by his father, Ex Gov. J. C. Sheppard, and his train ed nurse. The latter will remain with him. While Mr. Sheppard is in Asheville he will stay at the Biltmore sanitarium which has been erected and splendidly equipped by Mr. 'Geo. W. Vanderbilt the multi millionaire who has done so much for Asheville. We hope that John as the writer prefers to call his young friend-will return at the close of summer greatly strengthen ed and improved in health. Do Ghosts Haunt Swamps? No, never. Its foolish to fear a fancied evil, when there are real and deadly perils to guard against in swamps and marshes, bayous and lowlands. These are the malaria germs that cause ague, chills and fever, weakness, aches in the bones and muscles and may induce deadly typhoid. But Electric Bitters des troys and casts out these vicious germs in the blood. Three bottles drove all the malaria a from my system," wrote Wm. Fretwell, of Lucarna, N. C., and I've had fine health ever since." Use this safe, sure remedy only 50c. W E Lynch & Co., Penn Holstein's, B Tim mons, re. ????#? .e. et ? .t..t--f. * t.t..t..t..t. TTTVTTTTTTTVTTTTTT Business Locals. .!? tji I|I I|I I|I I|I ?|? ??? t|i I|I S|M|N|I ?|? .???]..$?.????.?$. * We sell HartSchaftners and Clothes the best made write us suit, F. G. M ERTINS, Auj Ga. Large assortment of iron an ameled beds to select from. Ramsey & Jon Don't you need a new sur buggy robe. We have a new lo Ramsey & Jon Large shipment of matting received. New and attractive signs. Ramsey & J( Ladies you should miss se nothing we show in the milli parlor throughout the week, have provided the things newe woman's head wear. The Corner Si We can make you a suit to o from $25.00 up write us for sam] F. G. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. Begin now to prepare and p your garden. We can supply with the celebrated Ferry's i that are fresh and will not fai germinate under proper conditi We have a large stock of paints inside and outside work in w and all the colors. Full supply oils, varnish and painter's supt of all kinds. B. Timmons. Biggest stock of harness we li ever carried. Single and double weights and prices. Ramsey & Jonei Pants made to order, $5 write for samples to F. G. Ml TINS, Augusta, Ga. Remember we still sell R Hill, Tyson & Jones, Columbus J Hackney buggies. Nothing bel on the market for the money. Ramsey & Jones We sell the celebrated Babc< buggies and carriages. They ne fail to give satisfaction. Ramsey & Jones , For Sale: Having sold out i farm near Trenton, S. C., I wish sell my entire lot of horses, catt farming tools, vehicles, etc., c< sisting of five horses, eighteen he of cattle, two wagons, two bugg and one carriage, and one fine J sey bull. W. J. Gain Large assortment of ribbon colors and widths at right prices, J. W. Peak. Drop in and see our "Baby W< der" ice cream freezer. Stewart & Kernaghar .The season for ice cream and i cream freezers is here. Let us st ply you with a freezer-the kii that does the work quick and sat factorily. Stewart & Kernaghan. Lost: Small white dog, bob-ta ed, left side of head red, nam "Jack." Anyone knowing anythii about the dog please write me ai I will pay you for your trouble. J. L. Reynolds, Pleasant Lane, S. C. Full line of ladies', misses ai children's ready-to-wear hats in u to-date styles at great bargains. J. W. Peak. Try our new perfumery Blockis-in all of the popular odoi B. Timmons. Specials in white goods, whi lawn 6i to 25 cents. White madr; 12$ to 16 2-3 values at 9$ cents. J. W. Peak. Ladies' waists, collars, ties, jabo in all of the latest styles. J. W. Peak. Plants: Next week Sweet Potat Sprouts, three kinds at $3.00 p( 1000. Home raised. R. G. Shannonhouse. , There is no syrup better than ou Blue Ribbbon and Georgia Can syrup. B. Timmont When in need of farm wagon try an Old Hickory or White Hid ory. They have stood the test o: Edgefield roads for many years. Ramsey & Jones. We can supply you with screv doors and. windows-can fit any siz door or window. Keep out tb pesky flies and thereby keep off dis ease by screening your house. Stewart & Kernaghan. Have your Umbreh a re-covere( by F. G. MERTINS, Augusta Ga., 854 Broad. Try our breakfast and Oolonj tea for ice tea. B. Timmons Eggs for Hatching: I can fil orders for Silver Laced Wyandotte eggs foi hatching-15 for $1.50 Mj ohickens are the purest breed. W D.Ouzts, Edgefield, S. C., R. F. D. No. 3. Have you ever tried Wesson'i sooking oil, we nave it. B. Timmons. Large assortment of art squarer and rugs to match. The ladies arc cordially invited tc inspect them. Ramsey & Jones. Land For Sale: I will sell my place known as the old Moss place containing 200 acres, more or less. Terms cash. Apply to Mrs. C. E. Williams,' ?leora, S. C. Happy Resident of The Sunflower State Mrs. Helen A Mauer, whose like ness is reproduced herewith, is a resident of Hays City, Kan., and about the happiest woman in the Sunflower ' state. Mrs. Mauer, has recently regained her health after a long period of illness, in apprecia tion of which she has given a state ment for publication, as follows: "For eight years I suffered from stomach and kidney trouble, from which I was unable to obtain relief. I treated with several doctora and tried many advertised remedias, with disappointing results. My health declined until I became a physical wreck, with my vitality ex hausted and my nervous system broken down. My husband, becoming impress ed with an advertisement of the Cooper remedies, proposed that I try Cooper's New Discovery. I had lost faith in everything, but con sented to do so. Much to my sur prise it helped me, and I began to improve from the day I took the ' first dose. "Now, after having taken the full treatment, I feel like a different woman-no more headaches, back ache or dizziness. I am strong and well. That tired feeling is complete ly gone, and a pain I have had in my stomach for the past six months has disappeared. Cooper's New Dis covery is simply wonderful." We sell Cooper's New Discovery. Thousands of grateful people throughout the county have testi fied to its marvelous curative prop erties. Let us explain to you the na ture of this remarkable stomach preparation.-(Penn & Holstein.) READY FOR HOT WEATHER It matters not how hot the weather gets we have the merchandise for keeping cool. All of the light weight fabrics are herer Specials in muslin, extra quality, attractive designs and patterns from 5c up. White lawns 6 l-4c up to the best. India lawn, Persia lawn, linger lawn batiste, nainsook, lonsdale cambric, madras, etc. Come in and see these goods. Wash Fabrics Full line of wash fabrics of all kinds such as points, percales, ging ham, madras, poplins. Beautiful assortment of summer silks for dresses and waists. We invite the ladies to see our shirt waists and skirts-newest fabrics and latest styles. Large Stock of Oxfords We are better supplied than ever with stylish oxfords for ladies, miss es, boys and men. All sizes of sandals for the children. Yon cannot afford to make your purchases before seeing our stock. Our shoes and oxfords have the ^wearing quality as well as being stylish. Millinery Large assortment of ladies' and misses' ready-to-wear hats fashioned in the latest designs by expert trimmers. They are the latest and new est at very low prices. Call to see them. Ve can save you from 25 to 50 per cent, on hats, ribbons, flowers and trimmings. Laces and Embroideries We always have some special bargains in laces and enr broideries. If you see them you will be impressed with their beautiful quality and very low price. Clothing Department The men are invited to inspect our clothing. The latest styles, ex cellent quality at very low prices. You will make a mistake if you buy a pair of pants or suit .before coming to our atore. Full line of summer underwear, collars, shirts and ties of all kinds. Stylish hats for boys j and men in felt and straw. We can make good every word we say. Come and see for yourself. J.W.PE4K "ASK OUR CUSTOMERS" HO FOR THAI EASTER SUIT A LINE of spring hats, Clothing and furnishings /m that are Snappy, Cleancut and Rightly-Priced. Everything that children wear in our Juvevile Department. Our Ladies Ready-to-wear Department is rilled with suits, Shirt-waists, Odd Skirts and Neckwear for Spring. A broad guarantee of satisfaction--first to last. Make our store your Headquarters in Augusta. THE J. WILLIE LEVY COMPANY A Full Supply Of the Celebrated COLE Combination cotton and corn planters and Dis tributors W. W. Adams & Co. -