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Office No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, October 29. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, At last, the frost is on the pump kin. Mr. Walter Hill is here visiting; hi? mother, Mrs. Maggie T. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mays of "Washington, D. C., are visiting Col. and Mrs. S. B. Mays. The Colliers band will lead the annual parade at the fairs which will be formed at ll o'clock. Other valuable prizes besides the piano and diamond ring will be awarded in The Advertiser's voting contest. Bring the children to Edgefield to see the fair and to visit the car nival. A day spent at Edgefield will be of re U benefit as well as pleas are. Mr. Willie Adams has completed the course in the leading business college in Atlanta and is at home again. He is now well equipped for a successful business career. Miss Lula Quarles went to Gar field, Qs.. last Friday to accept a school at that place. She was ac companied by her father, Mr. H. W. Quarles. Mr. Charlie Roper has been spending several days here with his father, Mr. J. H. P. Roper! He is y really pleased with the position which he bolds in Macon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Broadwater .f Greenwood have been spending the past week in Edgefield and vi cinity. The* have been veiy cor dially greeted by their friends. -Mr. J. J. Fox, a brother of Mrs. Mary J. Norris, died at his home in Lexington Wednesday last. Mrs. Korrie attended the funeral wb:oh was held in Batesburg Thursday morning. Miss Linnie Corley passed through Edgefield Friday enroute to Mullins to visit friends. After attending the state fair this week she will go to her school in Lexing ton county. The intelligence of the death of Mrs. N. L. Brunson reached us just before the hour for closing our forms. The fuserai will take place to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. A more lengthy notice will be pub lished next, week. A meeting of the Choral class will be held at the home of Mrs. J. L. Miras Friday night at 8 o'clock, the place of meeting having been changed on account of repairs that are being made on the heating plant of the High school building. Mrs. Milton Parker has moved to town in order to be near the school. She is occupying the resi dence of Mrs. Susan B. Hill op Main street that was formerly oc cupied by Mr. J. C. Hughes. He has rented the residence of Mrs. S. A. Morrall on Columbia street. The shows of Mr. George Mur phey will open at the fair grounds Monday morning and will remain in Edgefield throughout the week It is the strongest aggregation of shows to be seen anywhere in the state. Our fair association has been very fortunate in engaging Mr. Muiphey. He has made an enviable reputation as manager of attractions of this kind. Dippy Dope Castle, the largest and newest portable amusement de vice ever constructed for a midway attraction arrived in Edgefield from the Virginia state fair at Richmond, Va., and a force of men are now erecting this show on the fair grounds. This particular show is one of the many features on the midway and has met with tremen dous success wherever shown. Despite the inclement weather of last Thursday night there was a good attendance at the Methodist prayermeeting service. For the past two weeks the mid-week con gregations have enjoyed Mr. Walk er's rad iopticon views of his recent trip abroad. Next Thursday night he will board a large Atlantic prey hound, bid the homeland adieu, and start on his journey. He in vites all to come next Thursday night and go with him. Beautiful assortment of velvet, Axminster, Ingrain, Wilton and Brussells art squares 9x12. Smaller j rugs to match. Ramsey & Jones. Mrs. ^A. Marsh, Mrs. J. E. H: rt and Mrs. C. E. May will represent the Edgefield chapter, TJ. D. C., at the state convention to be held in Edgefield early in December. The handsome piano whiob The Advertiser is offering as first prize in the subscription contest will adorn the home of some lady in the county in a few short weeks. Won der who will be the happy possess or? Large supply of Appier and Red Rust Proof Oats for seed. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Mr. B. B. Wilson, of Lexington. Ky., is here with Mr. Bettis Can telou. For many years he has been coming to Edgefield regularly bringing large shipmeLts of thor oughbred horses from the Blue Grass region of Kentucky, and he has as many warm personal friends throughout the county as if he were a permanent dweller among our peo ple. 5 oak, 2 mahogany and 1 walnut bed room suits to go at cost for cash. These are fine suits and are too high priced for this market is our reason for selling at cost They can't be bought to-day from the factory at what you pay. Ramsey & Jones. The members of the Edgefield chapter of the U. D. C. will have a booth at the fair from which many useful as well as beautiful house hold articles, cake and home-made candy will be sold in order to in crease the funds in the treasury, the money to be used in entertain ing the state conventions. Patronize the TJ. D. C. booth liberally. Give the ladies substantial encourage ment. Notice, do not wait for the cut price Sale on Clothing, we have $15.00 Special Suits and Overcoats, all wool, nicely made, fit perfect, $25.00 values, write F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Reception On Friday evening last the handsome colonial home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Rainsford put on a gala appearance in honor of the re ception which was given by the lo cal Woman's Christian Temperance Union to the faculty of the High School and graded Behool as well as to the other teachers of oar town. From the colonial columns hung Japanese lanterns of unique design most daintily arranged. These outer signals of welcome always add greatly to the anticipation of guests, and aid the hostess in expressing her welcome, for it is said that "a good beginning is half the battle;'* so that Friday evening every one who entered was alieady assured that they were being anxiously and affectionately awaited. The guests were arriving from 8 to 8:30 and being received by Mr. and Mrs. R&insford, the officers of the W. C. T. TJ. and the teachers. About sixty-five guests were in at tendance. The program was chiefly of a mu sical nature, the first number being a quartette, "Fly your banners" by Misses Lura, Sophie and Sadie Mims and Maria Hill. Mrs. J. R. Tompkins sang "The child outside the door,"as a solo and Dr. A. T. King, the new pastor of the Bap tist church at Johnston made a very instructive talk on "Alcohol and its effects on the human body. "This w; ? a very able address from the physi cian's standpoint, and wab listened to with a great deal of interest by all present. ?.I the close of the talk by Dr. King, a very much appreciated vo cal quartette was given by Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Shannonhouse, Miss Polly Shannonhouse and Mr. Geo. F. Mims. Later in the eveniug Mian Shannonhouse sang a solo "Out from the Hearthstone." All the^e selections were taken fro.ii the col lection of songs prepared for such occasions by the national Woman's Chiistian Temperance Union. The souvenirs of the evening were cards tied with the white ribbon, and containing a quotation from France? Willard the former great teacher-presider t of this world-wide organization. At the clos'i of the program an elaborate salad course, with coffee, was served, followed by ice cream and cake. The decorations were all in white, and very daintily and ar tistically arranged. Before the guests reluctantly made their de parture for their respective homes, a set of valuable charts suggestive to teachers in their instruction in regard to the effects of alcohol and narootics as laid down in the physi ology text books, was presented to Maj. Ljon for the W. C. T. U. !>y Mr. J. L. Mims. Major Lyon made a very happy response to the presentation and manifested great interest in this important subject. Statement of the condition of TjiE BAM OF EDGEFIEIiDj [ located at Edge fi eld, S. C., at the elose ] of business Oct 21, 1913. Resources, Loans and Discounts $310,732 671 Overdrafts 1,056 71 Furniture and Fixtures 1,596 96 Banking House 4,073 95 Other Real Estate 434 85 Due from Banks and Bankers 45,479 20 ?Currency 7,190 00 Gold 2,237 50 Silver and other Coin 213 53 Checks and Cash Items 821 65 Total $373,341 0t\ Liabilities I Capital Stock Paid in $57,400 001 Surplus Fund, 25,000 001 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid 1.639 181 Individual Deposits subject to Check 82,404 44 Time Certificates of DeDosit 158,897 42 Notes and Bills Redis counted i,,0U0 00 Bills Payable, including Cer tificates for Money Borrowed 40,000.00 Total $373,341 04| STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD, Before me came E. J. MIMS, Cash ier of the above named bank, who, be ing duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con dition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. . E. J. MIMS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 27th day of Oct. 1913. W, T. Kinnaird, J. P. E. C., S. C. Correct Attest, J. C. Sheppard, John Rainsford, A. S. Tompkins. Directors. Statement of the condition of The Bank of Plum Branch located at Plum Branch, S. C., at the close of business Oct. 21, 1913. Resources. Loans and Discounts $18,762.25 Overdrafts 162.87 Furniture and Fixtures 2,636.53 Due from Banks and 'lankers 24,961.59 Currency 2,455.00 Silver and other Minor Coin 241.33 Checks ai i Cash Items 71.22 $49,290.79 Liabilities. Capital Stock Paid In $10, OOO. 00 Surplus Fund 100.00 Undivided Profits, less Carrent Expenses and Taxes Paid 310.12 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 24,921.64 Time Certificates of Deposit 1,=,26.00 Cashier's Checks 2,433.03 Bills Payable, including Certifi cates for Money Borrowed 10,000.00 $49,290.79 State of South Carolina, j County of Edgefield ( Before me came Jno. K. Faulkner Cash ier of the above nar^d bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and fore going statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. JNO. K. FAULKNER. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of Oct. 1913. J. W. MILLER, Not. Pub. CORRECT ATTEST: J. L. Bracknell, ) J. W. Miller, \ Directors. J. W. Bracknell, ) Religious Notices. Preaching this Sunday in the Presbyterian church at 11:15 and in Trenton at 7:30. ''Being wise and unselfish," Methodist church next Sunday morning at ll:30. "Lost and found," subject at mill chapel next Sunday night at 7:30. Baptism and reception of mem bers at Trenton Methodist church next Sunday af ernoon at 4 o'clock. People of all churches and no church invited. "Luke," and aboard the Cassan dra and radiopticon pictures. Methodist church Thursday night at 8 o'clock. A Wesley adult class wac organ ized with fourteen charter members at Trenton Methodist church l^et Sunday. Will meet next Sunday at 3 p. ra. If you need a gun see our double and single-barrel shotguns. We have the L. C. Smith, Parker and other makes. Ramsey & Jones. io pieces all wool 40-in. whip cord, 85c val. at 47 i-2c i bale of checked homespun 10c value at 6 3-3C -fair Week We Invite You to Come' And Make Our Store Headquarters while you Are here at the Fair. Our line this season is so big that it is impossible to describe it in this small space. We have anything you can men tion in Dry Goods, Shoes, Ladies Coat Suits, Cloaks and Millinery. and an elegant line of men's and boys snits. You can try anywhere you like, but don't make your purchases until you see our line, and you will find a great saving. Remember, we Sell Everything For Less. Classified Column. FOR SALE-Bourhon red turk eys of best breeding, and 50 bushels Hastings "lOO-bushel" re scaned oats for seed. L. R. Brun ion. Sr., Cleora, S. C FOR RENT-A first-rate one horse farm, red clay land, fine for cotton. A few aeres of creek bot tom-land for corn. J. T. Ouzts, Edgefield, S. C., route 3. Strayed or Stolen-One hound dog, medium sire, white with brown ears and head, dew claws on hind feet, tail broken about 2 inches from end. Will pay a good reward for his ?ecovery. David Strother, ridgefield, S. 0. FOR RENT: The Holstein place near Antioch. Contains 60 acr*s, trood buildings, well and pastures Will rent or sell. W. L. Holstein, Edgefield, S. C. FOR RENT-My home in north Edtrefield, good well, garden and all necessary outbuildings. Will sell 01 rent. W. C. Jackson. 10-22-3t. FOR SALE-Drumhead cabbage plants ready for transplan ting, 20 cents per 100 or $1.50 per thousand. Money must accompany order. Plants on sale at Mr. L. T. May's store. John W. Spann, Edgefield, S. C.-10-15-3t. GASOLINE ENGINE at a bar gain; 2 horse-power, McVntar, hor izontal; io UH6 only short time, in perfect condition. Being replaced by electric power. Make an offer. Carolina Public Service Co., John ston. S. C. 9-10-tf. 50-LIGHT DAVIS acetylene gas generator cheap, along with full complement of fixtures, piping, etc. Can be seen in operation now. Will be repl iced by electric lights. Make us an offer. Carolina Public Ser vice Co., Johnston, S. C. 9-10-tf. FOR SAL E-A second-hand square piano, mahogony case. W. H. Dorn. FOR SALE-rljme ground meal at the country store, 30c peck, 81.15 p*r bushel. M. W. Holston, Pro prietor. FOR SALE-30,OCO feet of sea soned weatherboarding and ceiling. 8-27-6t. David Strother. FOR RENT-The Land ru m place above Meeting Street, five or six-horse farm. Will rent all or a portion to responsible party. Ap ply to E. J. Mims, Edgefield, S. C. Notice of Final Discharge. To all whom these presents may concern: Whereas, J. P. Herlong has made application unto this conrt for final discharge in re the estate ef Henry Bush, minor, now 21 years of age, on this the 25th day of Oct. 1913. These are therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 1st day of December 1913 at 11 o'clock a. rn-, why said order of discharge sheuld not be granted. W. T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. 0:t. 25, 1913. Come to ns for window shades, curtain poles, eto. Ramsey <fc Jones. J. H. Cantelou, Attorney-at-Law EDGEEIELD, S. C. Next door to Catholic church. Notice of Final Discharge* To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, Mrs. Ella L. DuBose has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Exec trix in re the Estate of Capt. St. P. DuBose of above County and State deceased or this the 29th day of September, 1913. . These Are Tnerefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 1st day of November, 1913, at ll CLclock a. m., why said order of Discharge should not be granted. W. T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. Sept. 29, 1913-5t. . GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. To Prevent Blood Poisoning apply tt once the wonderful old reliable DH. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, a sur gical dressing that relieves pain and heals at the same time. Mot a Uniment 25c 50c ilXL