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NOTICE OF ELECTION. State of South Carolina-County of Edgefield. Whereas there has been filed with the County Board of Education of Edgefield county, State of South Carolina, a petition of more than one third of the resident electors, and a like proportion of the resi dent free-holders of the age of 21 years of Talbert school district Ko. 17,.in said county and state asking an election in said district for the purpose of voting upon the qutstion of levying and collecting a special tax of 3 mills on the dollar of all taxable propertv of said district to supplement the school fund for said district, Now, therefore, under provisions of Sec. 1208, Gen. School Law of South Carolina, it is ordered that T B Culbreath, J W Morgan and M E Whatley, constituting the regu lar board of trustees, do hold an lection at Rehoboth school house in county and state aforesaid, on Saturday, Nov. ll, 1911, after giv ing notice of time and place of said election in some newspaper publish ed in Edgefield county, and by posting notices thereof in at least three public places in said district two weeks before election. At this election only such electors as return real or personal property for taxation, and who exhibit their tax receipts and registration certifi cates as required in general elections shall be allowed to vote. At said election each elector fav oring the proposed levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "Yes" printed or written thereon, and each elector opposed to such levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "No" written or printed thereon. Within ten days after said election if a majority of those voting shall vote for such levy the board of trustees shall furnish the county Auditor with a statement of the amount so levied. The polls shall open at 8:30 o'clock a. m. and close at 4 o'clock p. m., and in all res pects comply with section 1208 Code cf Laws of South Carolina. W W Fuller, E II Folk, G W Scott. County Bd. Ed. EJgefield, S. C. Oct. 24, lull. Valuable Lands For Sale. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, as the Executors of the last Will and Testament of the late Mrs. Jane IC. Parks, and by the authority conferred upon us by said Will, will sell at Edgefield Court House to the highest bidder, on salesday in Novem ber proxj being the 6th day of said month, at about the hour of 12 of same day, all that tract of land situate in the County of Greenwood, in said State, containing Four Hundred and One (401) acres, more or less, (of which a plat will be exhibited on the day of sale), and bounded on the North and West by lands which form- "ly belonged to Mr. R. M. Hays, now owned by Mr. Spann, on the East by the Public Road known as the Five Notch Road, and on the South by the Public Road known as Scott's Ferry Road. Terms of Sale: One-third of the pur chase money to be paid in cash, and the balance of the purchase money in two equal annual installments, with in terest from day of sale; the credit por tion to be secured by the bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. If the terms of sale are not complied with at once, or earnest of compliance satisfactory to us given, we will resell the land within one hour after said sale. W. H. Self, W. 0. Holloway, C. J. Oliveros, Executors of the Will of Mrs. Jane K. Parks. Oct 10, 1911. VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE. EXECUTRIX SALE. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, as the Executrix of the last Will and Testament of the late Mrs. Caroline E. Williams, and by the au thority conferred upon me in and by said Will, will sell at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, to the highest bidder on salesday in November, 1911, being the 6th day of said month, the following described real estate, plats of which will be exhibited on the day of sale: Tract No. 1. Containing One Hun dred and twenty-six (126) acres, more or les?, bounded on the North and East by lands of M. S. and H. W. Walker; on the South by land of T. J. Calliham, and on the W^ric by lands of T. J. eal ham and Bill Lee. Tract No. 2. Containing Eighty-one (81) acres, more or less, bounded on the North by tract No. I; on the East by lands of M. S. and H. W. Walker; on the South and West by lands of T. J. Calliham and Bill Lee. Tract No. 3. Containing Fifty-five (55) acres, acres, more or less, bound ed on the North by lands of M. S. and H. W. Walker; on the East by Tract No. 2; and South and West by lands of T. J. Calliham and Bill Lee. These lands are well timbered, well watered and about five miles from Edgefield Court House. Terms of Sale: One-half (J) of the purchase money to be paid in cash, and the balance on a credit of one year, with interest from date of sale; the the credit portion to be secured by the bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. If the terms of sale are not complied with at once, or earnest of complianct satisfactory to me given, I will resel the land within one hour after saie sale. M. VICTORIA HART, Executrix of the Will of Mrs. Carolim E. Williams. Oct. 10, 1911. Full line of Stetson hats, als( other fine makes from $2.00 up Write F. G. MERTINS, Augusta Ga. The prettiest assortment of rug and art squares ever shown in Edge field are displayed at our -store Come in and take a look at them Ramsey & Jones. GUNS & PISTOLS most every kind if they are the good kind J.P. Sauer & Sons celebrated guns. Repairers of all kinds of guns, etc. V. A. Hemstreet & Bro. Near Ga. R. R. Bank. 655 Broad Our hearse responds promptly to all calls, and our undertaking de partment is "well supplied with all grades of coffins and caskets. Or ders will be Tiled on short notice. Edge?eld Mercantile Co. I was never before better able to take care of your eye glass work than I am at presant. My stock is complete and of the best goods and my methods of examina ? tion ore the latest. I am here all the j time and can correct anything about your I glasses that may for any reason bs un , satisfactory after the work is done. This fact should appeal to yo?. GEORGE F. MIMS, Optician Edgefield, - - - S.C. We always carry a full stock of | buggies, such as Moyer, Smith and Oxford. Drop in to see the different | styles to select from. Edgefield Mercantile Co. The J. Willie Levy Co. AUGUSTA, - - - GEORGIA. is ready to fit you out Sir, in Fall SuitJJHat or overcoat. To the ladies our Womens' Ready to-woar Dept. presents the latest Parisian and New York Creations in tailored suits, cloaks, waists, hand-bags and furnishings. When in Augusta use our waiting rooms, make Levy's your headquarters. . .. :;; TO our EDGEFIELD FRIENDS We are ready to serve you. Every department awaits your inspection. Our buyers made large purchases while in northern markets, and we are showing unmatchable values at S-cents-cotton-prices. Whether it be Dry Goods, Clothing. Shoes, Millinery or Notions we will not take second placo. We guarantee our styles to be the latest, quality the best and prices the most reasonable. A special invitation is extended to the ladies to visit our millinery department. Everything new and up-to-the minute. When our Edgefield friends come to Augusta they will make a mistake if they make their purchases before seeing us. AUGUSTA BEE HIVE 915-918 BROADWAY ABE COHEN, Prop. Stoves! RANGES! We take this means of informing the public that we have the largest stock of STOVES, RANGES, HEATERS and hardware of all kinds that we have ever carried. Also large stock of table and pocket cutlery, enameled ware, glassware and crockery. We call the especial attention ot the ladies to our beautiful china. Call to see it. The farmers should come to see us for theil plantation hardware and implements of all kinds. Our prices are very reasonable. Come to see us. A. C. MOBLEY & SON JOHNSTON, S. C. Until further notice the Graniteville Mfg. Co. is actively in the mark et for cotton delivered at their warehouses in Graniteville at 1-8 be low Augusta quotations No wet or low grade cotton will be accepted. A. H. Gilbert, Secretary. Paint Your Qwj? Carriage / You can do it yourself and at little expense. It's easy.' to give it 9 beautiful, hard, brilliant, varnish-gloss finish in black or rich appropriate colors/ m &CMEQUALITY CARRIAGE PAINT (Neal's) is made especially to give to buggies, carriages and vehicles of all kinds, a tough, durable, glossy finish that will look well and wear well. An ideal finish for settees, flower stands, porch furniture, garden tools and all surfaces that'must with stand exposure and hard usage. Reac* to brush on and the label tells, how, W- W- ABAMS St 00 You LOOK FOR TIER Start A BMK ACCOUNT For Them NOW Coprrieht 1909. h? c. E. Zimwermaa Co.-No. 25 VITE HOPE for better things for ? ? our children than we had for ourselves. We hope to protect them from adversity. We hope to shield them from the vicissitudes of the world. Can we do better than to start a bank account for them now? Bank of Edge field E. J. Mims, Cashier J. H. Allen, Ast Cashier Offirpr*-Lc' SheH)ari>PlM \JI IltCI? w. W. Adan?, Vice Pres, DiV?pfn?"C J- Ci S*iePP?rd, W. W. Adams, J. H. Bouknight,Thos. lyireviC?r?^H. Eajjuford, J. M. ?Cobb, B. E.Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Folley W..E. Prescott. Wm. Greig Lapmam Van Holt Garrett Frank A. Calhoun LAPHAM Sc COMPANY INCO RPORATED Cottony Factors Augusta, - - . Georgia Corner Reynolds and 8th Sts. GASOLENE!! Am prepared to furnish you in wholesale or retail quantities, at prices much, reduced- x" . f?t?f?j WHOLESALE AT OLD DEPOT. RETAIL AT L. ?E. JACKSON'S STORE. E. S. JOHNSON Echjefiel dy S. C. How the Telephone Pays **1 can sell tie eggs. How many nave ne?" "Ten dozen, all Irak." The farmer who has a telephone in his home can meet a business situation whether he be at home or in town. Can you call your home on the telephone like this farmer is doing ? If not you are losing money by not using the greatest convenience of modern times. The cost is so small that telephone service is within reach of everyone. Write for our free booklet which tells all about this economical service. Address Farmers Line Department SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE & [TELEGRAPH COMPANY 42 south Pryor St.. Atlanta. Ga. FIRE INSURANCE E. J. NORRIS, Agent Edgefield, South Carolina Representing the HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, of New York, and the old HARTFORD, of Hartford, Connecticut. The HOME has a greater Capital and Surplus combined than any other company. The HARTFORD is the leading com pany of the World, doing a greater Fire business than any other Co. See Insurance Reports PRUDENTIAL LIFE "HAS THE STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR." E. J. Norris, FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE. R. C. NEELY R. C. NEELY, Jr. S. H. WILCOX m Neely ? Wilcox Z Cotton Factors ? OFFICE: 741 Broad St AUGUSTA, GA.? Come to see us or write us in re gard to handling your cotton this fall. We are prepared to take care of your interests. I[*rVo ?? -> . nit?'tt ?< y i* o**, ? wwi yt Fire Insurance G?to See Harling & Byrd Before insuring elsewhere. We represent the best old line Companies HARLING & BYRD f At the Farmers Bank of Edgefield. David Slusky Wholesale and Retail Roofing Materials. Tin plate, galvanized corrugated iron shingles, rubber roofing, etc* Galvan ized iron cornice and sheet metal work, skylights, etc, Stoves, ranges, man tels, tiling, grates, paints, oils, varnishes, etc 1009 Broad Street Augusta, Ga