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Established 1835. J. L. MIKS,._.Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $1.50 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published -unless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. LARGEST CIRCULATION IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1912 ?No persons are more frequently wrong than those who will not admit they are orrong.-ROCHEFOUCALD. What a misfortune that the resolu tion restricting the presidential tenure of office to a single term was not adopt ed before the Roosevelt boom was launched. South Carolina can not do better than to send a solid Woodrow Wilson .dele, .tion to Baltimore. And The Ad vertiser's prediction is that this will be .done. As the days pass the Confederate veterans are having more and more honors h?aped upon them. Great is the pity that they were not more high ly appreciated before their ranks had so sadly thinned. In the matter of cotton reduction, what the "Rock Hill plan" failed to accomplish will be taken care of by Providence. The acreage in this coun ty will of necessity be far less than that of last year. While the Republicans seem to be temporarily at least unmindful of the real import of these momentous little words, "United we stand, divided we fall," let the Democrats think on them all the more during the days that pre cede the national convention. What about that spring cleaning for the town that The Advertiser called at tention to several weeks ago? Some isre inclined to the belief that an epi demic of disease will, as the summer advances, follow the rainy season, in many communities. Will Edgefield be one of these unfortunate communities? The answer to that question rests largely with the people of our town themselves. Comptroller General Jones is clearly right in insisting upon having''the ac counts of Rev." C W. Creighton and Col. L. M. Green itemized before pay ing them. . Nobody should object to having a strictly honest account given the closest inspection. While The Ad vertiser does not so charge, yet the fact that some objection has been rais ed to having an itemized statement made is to the minds of some prima facie evidence that there is something questionable about these accounts. The Augusta Chronicle is to be con gratulated upon the splendid financial showing that was made at the annual meeting of the stockholders on Monday. Although it eked out a hand-to-mouth existence for a number of years, this paper is now a paying property. The fact is all newspapers, including the . country weeklies, are being managed in a more businesslike way now than was the case a few years ago.?*If banks, merchants and industrial enter prises pay dividends upon the money invested, why should not a newspaper pay also? Too Honorable a Mac. Rev. C. W. Creighton of Greenwood, who is drawing $100 a month from the state as a private detective of Gov. Blease, recently spent several days in Bennettsville, talking in the interest ol the governor, sizing up the situatior in this county, and maybe on other bu siness. -Marlboro Advocate. Mr. John F. Atkins could now b< serving as a rural policeman in this county and drawing a salary from th? public treasury had he been willing b bow the knee to Baal, and "talk in th" interest of the governor" as Mr. Creigh ton has been doing in Marlboro. Be i said to Mr. Atkins' credit he is ten honorable and upright a man to "sel himself in such a manner. Edgefield a Corn Growing County. n The Advertiser is very much gratifi ed that its efforts of the past severs years in the matter of stimulating an encouraging farmers to produce suff cientcorn at home to supply their farm have bowie fruit. Notwithstandin the very unfavorable conditions of las year, there is probably 50 per cent les western corn being sold in the county than hs3 been sold an average year. This estimate has been made after con versations with merchants and drum mers who are in a position to give a reasonably correct statement concern ing the actual consumption of western corn. While at the time it seemed tobe a vair hope, yet when we began the corn agitation three years ago it was our purpose, if any response from the peo ple came, not to let up until sufficient corn was produced in the county to supply home consumption. So general and hearty has been the response that we regard this as no longer a vain hope. Within five years we expect to see Edgefield take high rank as a corn growing county. Some farmers will always fail to make sufficient corn but the day is not far distant when the de ficiency will be supplied^ from a neigh bor's crib instead of from that of a western farmer. Even the past spring a number of farmers sold corn to the local merchants, who in turn sold it, instead of western corn, to those who fail to grow enough for their needs. Let the good work continue until not a bushel of western corn is needed in Edgefield county. Mr. E. S. Johnson Pleasantly Surprised. Last Sunday, the 12th of May, marked the 38th birthday of Mr. E. S. Johnson and the 8th anniversary of his and Mrs. Johnson's marriage. In planning for a suitable observ ance of the day, Mrs. Johnson con ceived the idea of providing a pleasant surprise for her husband in the form of an elaborate six o'clock dinner. All of the details were arranged without Mr. John son's knowledge and invitations is sued to a dozen of his most intimate friends. Soon after the guests ar rived they were invited into the spacious and beautifully decorated dining room where added charm was given by the soft light from the chandelier, the shades having been lowered to shut out the light of. day. The tables were decorated with large vases of choicest roses. Rev. R. G. Shannonhoa8e invoked Heaven's blessings upon the occa sion and upon the happy home. Having previously arranged for a faultless execution of her plans for serving the feast, Mrs. Johnson did not appear upon the scene, yet it was easily discernable that one quite gifted in the art of entertaining gave direction to every detail. The menu was elaborate and beautifully prepared, the last course consisting of delicious bananna ice cream, fruit cake and pla n cake. The guests on this occasion were Rev. R. G. Shannonhouse, C. A. Griffin, C. H. Key, J. P. Johnson, W. P. Johnson, W. H. Turner, E. E. Padgett, L. \T. Cheatham, L. T. May, W. L. Holston, J. H. Allen and J. L, Mims. After withdrawing from the din ing room, the guests gathered upon the vine-clad piazza and enjoyed a very pleasant social half hour drink ing the fragrance from the myriads of roses that grow so luxuriantly near bj'. Resolutions of W. F. M. S. on Death of Miss Lou P. Gary. Whereas, our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, called fron this life toa greater work beyo'.5. on the 24th of April, 1912, the irentle spirit of our loved president. .Mies Lou Pi Gary, and Whereas, we would give expres sion to our appreciation of her lorig. efficient and faithful service, we therefore record the following r( so lutions^' 1. That in the death of Miss Lou P. Gary, our church hz.i lost one of her most devoted and loyal members, and while we mourn her loss, we bow in humble submission to Him who "doeth all things well." 2. That by this dispensation of His Providence, our home and for eign missionary society has lost one of its most zealous, helpful and ear n28t members, whose example we would do well to emulate. Mise Gary's place in our auxiliary and in our hearts is and was a unique one. Free in a large measure from the cares that hinder, richly endowed mentally and spiritually she gave gladly and generously of her time, talents, and means. A might; leader! "We all feel we had a clain: upon her, a share in her affections, and we gave her freely love anc loyalty. 8. That we sympathize mos deeply with her bereaved family and as a soci?ty, desire to offer thii tribute of love, and pray that in tb! trying time that they may each b< comforted with a Savior's love and that peace and consolatioi which He alone can give. 4. That these resolutions b placed in our minutes, a copy sen to the family, a oopy sent to th Southern Christian Advocate am The Edgefield Advertiser for publi cation. Mrs. W. S. Adams, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mrs. T.H. Rainsford, Committe? Candidates9 ards HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide by the Democratic primary and support the nominees of the same. Jerome H. Courtney. SHERIFF. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for ther, office of sheriff of Edgefield county and ' p??dge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary and to support the nominees of the same. W. R. Swearingen. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the office of sheriff of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary and to support the nominees of the same. W. G. Ouztsx TREASURER. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of treasurer of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide by the result of j the primary election and to support the nominees of the party. . James T. Mims. AUDITOR I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Auditor of Edgefield county and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. . i J. R. Timmerman. CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of Clerk of Court, subject to the Democratic primary and will abide the result and support the nominees of the same. W. B. Cogburn. After meeting with so much en couragement during the past summer, I have fully decided to make the race for the office of Clerk of Court and herewith announce myself a candidate for that office, and pledge myself to abide by the primary and support the nominees. J. R. Tompkins. STATE SENATE I announce myself a candidate for the State Senate, and pledge myself to abide the result and support the| nomi nees of the Democratic primary. B. E. Nicholson. To the Citizens and Qualified Voters of Edgefield county: I will come before you as a candidate for the office of state senator and will abide by the rules and results of the Erimary. If elected, will give you the enefit of the best in my shop. Respectfully, G. D. Mims. SUPERVISOR I hereby announce that I am a can didats for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county, pledging myself to* render faithful service and to abide the result of the primary election. R. J. Moultrie, I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county. If chosen by the Seople for this important office I will o my utmost I*; give entire satisfac tion. I will abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. L. McDaniel. Having been solicited by friends I announce that I ama candidatea*or the office of Supervisor for Edgefield coun ty, pledging myself to abide by the re sult of the primary, and to support the nominee of the democratic party. Jno. 0. Herin. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for re-election for Supervisor of Edgefield county, and will serve the people to the best of my ability if elected, pledging myself to support the nominee of the primary election. VV. G. Wells. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the democratic pri mary. A. A. Edmunds. MAGISTRATE. I hereby announce tbat I am a can didate for magistrate of the 4th judi cial district of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. F. Pardue. Collier, S. C. COUNTY COMMISSIONER i I hereby announce that I am a candi date for the office of county commis sioner, pledging myself if elected tc discharge my duties faithfully and abide ! the result of the primary election. [ J. Nick Grims. ! 1 hereby announce that I am a can i didate for re-election to the office ol r count}' Commissioner, and pledge my L self to abide the result of the primarj election. j N. L. Broadwater. SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION t I he reby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office o: ! Supervisor of Registration, pledging myself to render faithful service an< 3 to abide by the result of the Democrat s ic primary. N. R. Bartley. a I respectfully announce that I am i candidate for re-election to the office o Supervisor of Registration. I pledg myself to abide the result of the pri " mary election and to render faithfu e service if elected. i ' Geo. W. Quarles. l" I respectfully announce myself ; candidate for re-election to the offlc of Supervisor of Registration, pledginj myself to render faithful service am to abide the result of the democrati primary. }. Sam W. Prince. Inform I want the address of sc believes that he is wortnle ily; who believes that th along just as as well withoi who believes that his land vestments will produce as for his widow as they do f believes that his creditors widow to just rock along- j ry, as she can have her o settling ; who believes th bors will step in and pu along for his widow, quit C. M. Mel D. Sam Cox, Han; Columbia, DEAR SIR:-I was born be the cost of a policy best a SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION. I hereby announce my candidacy for Superintendent of Education sub ject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Pri.nary. If elected I will continue my efforts to improve the school system of our county. W. W. Fuller. MAGISTRATE I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Magistrate of the 4th district of Edgefield county, and will serve the people in the future as I h?ve in the past. If elected will support the nominees of the primary election. W. W. Miller. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for Magistrate of the 7th Ju dicial District of Edgefield County and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. John 0. Seigler. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of magistrate of the 1st judicial district of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the primary. N. L. Branson. Closing of Graded School Friday evening was a notable "time for the children of the graded school. From primary class to the graduates, they were all happy and confident of a successful program, because they had been well and faithfully trained. Edgefield has much to be thankful, for as regards the personel of her graded school faculty. Miss Minnie Dicks as principal, has manifested great wisdom in her dealings with patrons and pupils, and is very highly esteemed and beloved. During all the year, as far as the general public is aware, there have been, no trying difficul ties, and whatever may have been the circumstance, it has all been dealt with amicably and peacefully. Life and its vicissitudes is very complex, and it would be passing strange if their were no misunder standings in dealing with so many inexperienced and immature minds. All of the teachers in the grades are to be highly commended for their valuable services. The first number on the program was the "Japanese Fan Drill" by the oldei girls of the grades, and was very artistic and pretty. This was followed bv an original and amusing old time spelling class by pupils from the fifth grade, who had as their teacher on this occasion Master Adams Reardon who per formed his part well, and gave the audience a few moments of merri ment. The Brownies" made another hu morous feature of the evening, and were the first really "two faced" people the audience had ever seen, and they were a very pleasant varia tion from the commonplace, every day folk. And then came a beauti ful and most dazzling sight, "The Butterfly ball," made up of the in nocents in the primary and interme diate grades, the very little ones who always surpass. An example of feminine courage in the face of a mouse, or an imaginary one ir this case, was exhibited by a num ber of little girls, Rhea Timmermar also taking part in this exercise. An interesting dialogue on th? story of Joseph between little Misset Ruth Paul and Sophie Darlingtor was enjoyed by the audience and the dosing number on the first pan of the program was a drill by "Lit tie Busybodies," children of 2nc and 3rd grades, all carrying lightec candles, and bidding the audience ?me mun who ss to his fairl ey would get at as with him; s or other in much income br him ; who ; will tell his ind not wor Wn time about tat his neigh ish his affairs :e as well as they have beer this man is ph ical examin?t: present of a ye of ONE ' TE tho' he really pathize with hi lt the readei scription, may at something something to ease he is loo! INS'URANCI iliehamp, Speei; Edgefield, S. C., or ager of Agents, S. C., on the-day of adapted to my age? NAME. POST OFFICE. STATE. goodnight. After an intermission, the gradu ating exercises took place. On the rostrum was Miss Minnie Dicks, principal of the graded school, Mr. A. ?. Padgett, chairman of the board of trustees, who had the whole exercise in charge, and Dr. M. D. Jeffries who delivered the certificates to the following young people: Misses- Jeanie Simkins, Willie May Hart, Evelyn Edmunds, Emmie DeLoach,andRainsford Can telou, Christopher Edmunds, Fran cis Simkins, |aud Egbert Morgan! John Mims. The class history was read by Miss Jeanie Simkins, very clearly and distinctly and was entert ai ring as well. The declamation was well delivered by Rainsford Cantelou, "Washington to His Array" be ing the subject. Miss Emmie De Loach, assisted by Misses Genevive Norris and Alma DeLoach furnish ed a piano trio. The class prophecy was read by Miss Willie May Hart, and in many respects showed a very keen insight into the future activi ties of her class. At the close of the exercises, Mr. Padgett said that on account of the necessary absence of Col. Bailey, the usual graded school announce ments would not be made, but would be published at an early date in the newspapers. Mr. Padgett in previous remarks, paid a very' high tribute to the faithfulness of the teachers of the graded school. The exercises were on the whole very interesting and well arranged. Winthrop College Scholarship and EL trance Examination. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the county court house on Friday, July 5, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than 15 years of age. Wlu-n scholarships are vacant after July 5 they will be awarded to those mak ing the highest average at this ex amination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for scholarship ex amination blanks. Scholarships are worth 8100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 18, 1912. For further information and catalogue, address, Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. The undersigned will reoeive bids for the erection of a steel bridge over Stevens Creek, at Shaw and McKie's mill, in Edgefield county, S. C., on Tuesday, May 28, 1912, at their office at Edgefield, ?. C. Said bridge is to consist of a steel span 125 feet long, with approaches and abutments and with a total length of about 450 feet. The bid der is to furnish ali labor and ma terial and to furnish a certified check or cash for $500 to secure compliances with bid, and success ful bidder to furnish bond for com pliance with contract. Work to be done in accordance with plans and specifications to be filed with the Clerk of Court at Edgefield, S. C. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved W. G. Wells, N. L. Broadwater, J. O. Herin, Co. Bd. Cora. E. C., S. C. May 7, 1912 'anted! i handled heretofore, If ysically able to pass a med ion, I will make him a ?ar's premium on a policy EOUSAND [DOLLARS, isn't worth it, but I sym is wife. r dosen't fill the above de be he values his existence and would like to leave take his place. In that king for the|STATE LIFE 5 COMPANY. . al Agent, 18-. What will Honor Roll. Honor Roll of Long Branch School for the month of April. Sent in by Miss Mattie Lyon. 1st grade-Walter Hair. 2nd grade-Pansy Lee, Derrick and Lorine Scott. 5th grade-Julia Clark, Evelyn Scott, and Viola Herrin. ?th grade-Mytiie Lee Clark. 1785-1912. COLLEGE OP CHARLESTON. 128th Year Begins September 27. Entrance examinations at all the county seats on Friday, July 5, at' 9 a. m. It offers courses in Ancient and Modern languages, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Debat ing, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Engineering. Courses for B. A., B. S., and B. S. degree with Engineering. ' A free tuition scholarship to each county of South Carolina. Vacant Boyce scholarships, giving $100 a year and free tuition, open to com petitive examination in September. Expenses reasonable. Terms and catalogue on application. Write to HARRISON RANDOLPH, President, Charleston, S. C. JD CUR CHOCOLATE SODA ES MADE CHOCOLATE. The same as used at the fountains of their Fifty Retail Stores and known the world ever for its deliciousness of flavor f " Huyler " quality fills every gla<s of soda that spurts from our fountain. The flavor you like best is here all the old favorites and a host of new ones. Frozen Dainties of Rsre Excellence. W. E. LYNCH & CO. ANNOUNCEMENT Yielding to the solicitations of citi zens who reside in my ward, I have de cided to become a candidate for war den from the fifth ward of the town of Edgefield. A. T. Samuel. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for warden for the town of Edgefield as the representative of the 5th ward. J. U. Rives. 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