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Barbecue Dinner at Gilgal. The members of Gilgal church will serve a barbecue dinner at the .church on the day of the county -campaign meeting, Saturday, the 10th of August. The proceeds* from the sale of dinner will be U6ed to recover the church. Men will be -charged 35 cents for dinner and the ladies 25 cents. Death of Mrs. Dukes. Monday morning last Mrs. Joseph Dukes died in the hospital in Au gusta, where she underwent a surgi cal operation. Before her marriage Mrs. Dukes was Miss Annie Lou -Covar, having spent her early life in Edgefield. Besides her husband, she leaves three littlle children, the eldest being eleven years of age and the youngest about seven. Mrs. Dukes was an active member of the Methodist church. For several years she has been residing in Granite ville, and the interment took place there Tuesday afternoon. ? Showed Increase in Business. Ihe first quarterly meeting of the board of directors of the bank of Plum Branch was held at the office of the bank last Wednesday evening, .and a very profitable meeting was reported. A statement of the condi ? <on of the bank was submitted by a iie cashier showing the bank to be. ria healthy condition and a gradual : crease in business. A detailed re !? ?rc by the president was also sub l it ted showing the general condi ti MI of the bank and the satnfac t? ry manner in which it is doing business. Some Fools Yet. J n pite of fl the boasted enlight enL nc of this age there are some fools .i-ll living. A candidate, one of tl.v-' ubiquitous fellows who, like th?- emainderof his tribe, sees practically everything that is going on in t. county, told The Adver tiser an - that he saw a negro plow 'inga ran in tall bottom corn last week win. its head in a bag to keep the poor enture from biting the corn. Th i ti ?< of a mule being plow ed as hot ? e uher as last week was in high cor1 with its nose ;n a bag! Don't te.'! Gov. Blease we said so, but ?n? """ciety for the Preven tion of Crue , y to animals should send for ti;" i-dlow .and have him lynched forthwith. Preference Given County Cam pai/ i Meeting. Owing to tL . fact that the state campaign meeting and the first county campaign meeting were held within two days of each other, and to the further fact that ono of our printers is away with the Edgefield Rifles attending the encampment, it is impossible to report both meet ing* in this ?issu '. As it has been The Advertiser's custom to re" port the first county campaign meeting in full, giving the "plat forms" of candidates for legislative honors, and, too, because it is of more interest to our people, we de cided to give the pivferenee to the county campaign and leave o? the state meeting. Petit Jury. August Term. G B Reynolds, Johnston, Clark Edwards, Johnston, J W Kemp, Wise, Jim Willis, Plum Branch, C II Stone, M od oe, I C Harrison, Liberty Hill, G F Long, Trenton, B L Ergle, Johnston, C W Pendle, Hibler, E M Padgett, Shaw, C H Kev, Wise, W T Self, Plum Branch, B F Miller, Shaw, J D White, Hibler, Frank Coleman, Hibler, W H Briggs, Jr., Meriwether, E M Whatley, Rehoboth, G W Wise, Jr., Shaw, H W Quarles, Red Hill, S M Mitchell, Ward, WW Mayson, Liberty Hill, C M Rauton, Ward, R W Glover, Meriwether, E W Thurmond, Collier, W N Parish, Meriwether, J C Seigler, Plum Branch; T R Cartledge, Parksville, R L Dunovant, Pickens, A G Ouzts, Elmwood, J O Stone, Modoc, [ C M Thomas, Moss, L J Claxton, Ward, Joe Clark, Ward, T E Byrd, Moss, J C Lowrey, Meeting Street, W E LaGrone, Johnston. Carthartts Overalls and gloves $1.00. Write F. G. Alerting, Augusta, Ga. 015.00 Suits now Sll.25, all wool, fit guaranteed. Write F. F. Merlins, Augusta, Ga. t Mrs. Tillman Writes Interests Letter From Ocean Grove N. J. Before I left home Mrs. Mims i 6isted that I should write somethii for The Advertiser concernii Ocean Grove. I begged her to spa me but she would take no excuse I will trr to fulfill my promise,ho' ever difficult that may be. It it? easier to reach Ocean Gro' from home than to go from Eds field to Greenville, S. C., and d cidedly more comfortable and plea ant. I joined my friend, Mrs. Barl< dale of Augusta.at Trenton on We nesday afternoon. She had secure reservation for us so we had goc accommodations during the journe and made the entire trip to Phil delphia without change of cars < coaches, reaching there at 11:1 Thursday morning. Mrs.- C. 1 Johnson, baby and nurse, were c the same Pullman on their way 1 join Mr. Johnson in Washingtoi whom she reported as being son better but still a great sufferer. K has been in a hospital in New Yoi since leaving Edgefield but wi spend a while now with his relativ? in Washington. As we passe through Baltimore we were remin< ed of the recent Democratic coi vention as some weather-staine flags and bunting were seen floa ing from the windows of the house on the outskirts of the city, seen ing to indicate that th? people wer loath to surrender the honors as hos of that great gathering. As it was raining in Philadelphia a visit to John Wanamaker's store seemed the best and most profitabl way to spend the time, for that im mense building is a little city in il self. It is similar to other large de partment stores but extends over s much space and contains so great ; variety of merchandise that i standi at the head of business house of that kind. It is difficult to realiz that this mammoth store r?sult?e from the thought and energy of on man and it is interesting to not that In the midst of his great pros perky he has not forgotten th Giver of all these gifts but devote much of his time to religious work especially in his famous Sunda; school. Leaving this interesting place we were soon on the train again, reach ing by way of Trenton our tina destination, Ocean Grove, in timi for supper. The new Jersey coast ii dotted with a number of small vii lages where people congregate dur ing the summer and most of those places are mere summer resorts witl surf-bathing and fishing as the prin cipal diversion. But Ocean Grove occupies a unique place among tb ern in that the plan and purpose of this town is different from any watering place on the coast. Forty-two years ago the entire New Jersey coast was unsettled and Ocean Grove itself was nothing more than a wilderness of sand and bushes bf small scrubby growth. The land was poor and valueless. A number of Methodist ministers conceived the idea of locating at Ocean Grove a place where they could pitch their tent and for a while in the summer enjoy the nurf bathing, fishing, etc., and have also such religious exercises as they de sired. They selected this place be eause of the splendid beach and be cause it is of such height as to be free from malaria and mosquitoes. A number of professional men wish ed to join them in 'he movement, so finally thirteen ministers and thirteen laymen of the Methodist church came together .md purchased 400 acres of land for ?1,500. As the desire of these original members of the Oe;ean Grove asso ciation was for a Christian summer resort a special charter was granted them by the legislature, securing the privileges of the Puritan Sab bath which included the prohibition of the sale of intoxicating liquors. These stringent rules are enforced up to the present time.On Sunday no trains are allowed to enter or leave, and no automobiles can come in unless in case of sickness when a physician is needed. This has been the policy of the association since irs beginning, but within the last t f w years some capitalists have man a cd to buy a portion of the proper ty and are now clamoring for the abolition of the original rules and nv illations of the company. They cu: :end that the Puritanical laws kee;- away many who would come am', bring with them mony into the -wn. This opposing faction is cal. .! "The Boroughites," because tlu\ wish municipal regulations outsi ; s of and over-reaching the laws ' f the Ocean Grove association. The ii ht is on now and many fear that i . . unique and wholesome gov erning' that now exists, may be chang? ! to something undesirable and d<-1< ?id of those features that make tnis summer resort different from any other on the coast. The primitive forms of worship, when people sat on fallen logs and stumps ot' trees, were substituted by a tabernacle, a temple, a chapel and ar. auditorium. Religious servi Is the pany wi state. Its dir business ed insur Its po] thing g complet* eastern '. c. M. M Edgefield, , - M. L- Stev ces of various kinds are held in 1 these buildings throughout the sum- ? mer. The chief attraction is the I great auditorium, with a seating ] capacity of 10,000, having 262 i doors and windows, 1,200 electric i lights and six miles of electric wir ing. With all its immense size, the ? faintest word can be distinctly ! beaid in all parts of the building i In the auditorium is the splendid ? pipe organ, one of the largest in the ' country, if not in the world. It is < operated by electricity, the organist I sitting at the keyboard about 30 < feet from the organ proper. Every . daj', the organist, Mr. Clarence ] Reynolds,plays a wonderful compo- ? sition, "The Storm," which wae ar- ' ranged especially to demonstrate ! the possibilities of this organ. The < lights in the auditorium are turned < off and "The Storm'' is given in ? the darkness, which makes the illu- < sion more perfect, as flashes of 1 lightning are seen on the walls and terrific crashes of thunder are heard, 1 followed by torrents of rain, and I the moaning of winds. It is almost i impossible to realize that it is not ? a real thunder storm. Children i sometimes are so frightened that f they are taken out and grown-ups < would be very nervous too if they 1 were not assured that it was an 1 "imitation storm." Different melo dies are heard at intervals when < there is a lull in the storm, also be- i fore it comes on and after it is over. 1 It is a story of the war and the I marching of the soldiers to the beat of the drum is a perfect representa- < tion of such a sceue. People from other couuties come here to see this marvelous organ which is one of the wonders of the world. Much attention is given to the musical feature of the Ocean Grove summer program. Organ and band concerts are frequently given and always during the season, an o rato- 1 rio is on the program. This w?ek is ? the celebration of the annual anni- ? versary of the Woman's Home Mis- j. sionary society of the Methodist' church. Next week will be held the M annual convention of organists. j< Children's day on last Sunday 1 was the most impressive service of j the kind ?I have ever seen. A large white wooden ship was built on the rostrum carrying white sails, all of ! which was outlined by electric 1 bulbs. Dr. Charles Pierce gave a 1 chalk talk to the children on ''The voyage of life," illustrating his re marks by means of the ship, bril liantly lighted. One thousand chil dren participated in the exercises, making one of the longest and most effective parades of ?hildren that it is possible to bring together. The Holy Land exposition in St. Paul's Methodist church is an in teresting place to visit. Dr. Moore, a returned missionary from Pales tine, gives lectures on manners and customs of the people of the Holy Land. About li tty people of the congregation assist bim in the por trayal of the scene and are dressed in native costume. We saw them in a wedding procession and ceremony . and in street scenes in Jerusalem. Ocean Grove is ver y near several i other places of interest. A small IISrSURAuS env?lle, Sc only Old-Line lien keeps all eetors are me i ability Its ( ance men. licies are simp uaranteed. IS 3 without a ; Life. -1_ ELLICHAM ens, Meeting Street, James ! 7-- - ZZZZ-Z bridge divides it from Asbury Park md both places are connected by the two-mile boardwalk along the beach. Here thousands promenade to enjoy the sea-breeze and watch the bathers in the surf. There are two fine drives in sight seeing cars from Ocean Grove. The Kumson road drive is considered the most beautiful along the coast. From beginning to end is a succes sion of magnificent homes and beau tiful grounds. We saw the palatial residences of Adam, of Pepsin chewing gum fame, Havemeyer, the sugar king, Guggenheiraer, who perished in the Titanic, Maud Ad ims, Mrs. Winslow, Greenhut of Greenbut, Seigel Cooper,New York, ind many other millionaires. One o? the most beautiful .homes is that :>f Mary Anderson, the actress, and Martin Maloney, whose bouse is au ?xact reproduction of the White (louse in Washington. The other drive is to Lakewood, svhere is situated George Gould's famous Georgian Court. On our return we stopped at Sea Girt and 'aw Gov. Woodrow Wilson's sum ner home. Five and six tents are stretched on the lawn for the ac commodation of the reporters who aave taken up their abode there for ;ho present. There is much of interest here at Dcean Grova all "during the season ind we find it a pleasant and proli fic place to spend a while during the summer. Mamie N. Tillman. Dcean Grove, N. J. 'Passenger" Comments Upon Statement Made at Aiken Meeting. Editor The Advertiser: I beard Gov. Blease say in his speech at Aiken on the 26th that some fellow at Edgefield said it was a pity that Tndge Jones was not on board the "Titanic" so he could have died a hero. Gov. Blease and his followers [followers from one county speak ing to another) seemed to think it a :rood joke. It reminded me. that "Nero fiddled while Rome burned." Judge Jones is aboard the scut tled wreck of a ship that just tits in dimensions thc boundary lines of this state, with 2.24,83*2 souls on board, including the Pirate Captain and his officers, together with his Financial crew intoxicated with the boldness of their lawless captain. Yes, he is walking the decks of that ship the grand old ship of slate of South Carolina. Trying, with the aid of the passengers, to wrest ber from her pirate ca rtors, and anchor her safely at ber docks for repairs, that she may unfurl her sails proud ly to the breeze again, and resume her old position as flag ship of this mighty nation. Will he do it? Answer me, you wit? of the "Hero" pun. Will he do it, or will you continue in your frenzied efforts to scuttle her until you succeed, and sink yourself and all on board. If he succeeds, his heroism will sxcoed the combined heroism of all that band of God's Noblemen that "CE CO. OF mth Carol Life Insuranc of its money n of unquest )fficers are ex] Ie contractso ro Edgefield 1 policy in the P, District F- Watkins, Johniton, Specia went down with the Titanic. If he fails you will have the de moniacal satisfaction of having: as sisted in the wrecking o'* a ship that has weathered the sunshine of pros perity, and the storms of adversity for hundreds of years. Whose decks for centuries have been trod by men and women, who who in their purity and chastity never dreamed that that she would be officered by pir ates, and inauued by such as you. If he fails he can but go down with the ship, trying: to save, not only the grand old ship and the passen gers who have made their homes on her for ages, and whose blood has so often dyed red her decks in her defense, bnt also to save the alien, who came from God knows where and climbed over her raii in the night to help in her destruction. "Passenger." North Augusta, S. C. List of County Candidates. The time for filing pledges with the county Democratic executive committee expired Friday at noon. Up to that time the following filed pledges,which is a complete and of ficial list of the candidates who will be voted for in the primary election on the 27th of August: State Senate: P B Mayson and B E Nicholson. House of Representatives: J H Courtney, J. R DeLaughter, N G Evans, S T Williams and M P Wells. Sheriff: W G Ouzts and W R Swearingen. Clerk of Court: W B Cogburn and John R Tompkins. Treasurer: E S Johnson, James T M i ms. Auditor: J R Timraerrran. Superintendent Education: WW Fuller. Supervisor: W L McDariel, A A Edmunds, Jno O Herin, R J Moultrie, Edmund Schmidt, W G Wells. County Commissioner: N L Broadwater, J W R DeLaughter, , James DeVore, J Nick Gritlis, J B Timmerman. 1 Supervisor of Registration: N R , Bartley, E M Holmes, C T Mathis, , Sam W Prince. , Magistrate. 1st District-N L Brimson, 2nd District-W B Posey, W W Wise. 3rd District-J G Moblev. 4th District-W W Miller, J F Pa rd ne. 5th District-J R Bodie, J R Blackwell, ?J W Johnson, R C B Ivey. Uth District-J W Bailey, W P Johnson. 7th District-Abram Gilchrist, W E Sheppard, John O Seigier. 8th District-A C Ouzts, T J Mc Dowell, J C Timmerman, W E Turner. Gas Light Plant For Sale. I offer for sale two 50-light Da i/is acetylene gas plants, together with four 3-light oxidized copper chandeliers and 14 single lights. Cost $150; will sell for $75. B. B. Jones. / ? LIF" ' ina ie Com in this ionable perienc Every ?ome is South Agent, South Carolina 1 A^ents Calhoun, ,The Farmers Friend, Mr. Editor:- Harry D. Calhoun, candidate for congress, is a practi cal farmer, is in 'sympathy with the farmer and is naturally the farmer's friend. Mr. Calhoun is a member of the Farmers' Union, and has or ganized and operated successfully the Farmers Union warehouse and Farmers Union bank at Barnwell. He was reared 'on a farm in Barn well county and knows the needs and wants of the farmer and can do more for the farmer than any m in I know, if elected to congress. Mr: Editor, it was amusing and ridiculous to see in your last issue a letter from some great big lawyer from Washington D. C., writing that Mr. Byrnes was the exponent of the farmer's interest. Mr. Byrnes was reared in the city of Charleston, and only a few years ago came into our district and saw a "stalk of cot ton," as Mr. Caluoun aptly puts it. Mr. * Byrnes does not know a "Scooter plow" from an "Orange burg sweep," and it is amusing to see Mr. Byrnes try to take Mr. Cal houn's platform, as all the farmers are going to vote for Mr. Calhoun. Write me if any i'one Swishes to know who Harry D. Calhoun is and what he has done for the farmers and the Farmers' Union. A Farmer, Member Farmers'Union. Barnwell, S. C., Box 2?d. (Advertisement.) Mail Carriers Will Fly. This is an age of great discover ies, Progresss rides on the air. Soon we may see Uncle 'Sam's mail carri ers flying in ali directions, trans porting mail. People take a wonder ful interest in a discovery that bone tits them. That's why Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs, colds and other throat and lung diseases is the most popular medicine in America. It cured me of a dreadful cough, writes Mrs. J. F. Davis, Stickney Corner, Me., "after d tor's treatment and all other reme dies had failed." For coughs, colds or any bronchial affection its un equaled. Price 5?c and $1.00. Trial bottle free at Penn & Holstein's, W E Lynch <fc Co. Large Purchases. Wc have just unloaded One solid car of chairs, One solid car of furniture, One solid car of Hackney wagons, One solid car of Hackney bug gies, and are now ready to supply you with everything in these lines. Ramsey & Jones. Tan silk hosiery, lisle thread hosiery, combed yarn cotton hosiery in black, white and colors. Sox for the little tots in various numbers and styles. The Corner Store. Combination suits in fine co:n!>e<n yarn, bleached balbrigans at ?Oc suit. The Corner Store.