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JI L MMS._._Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $1.60 per year kai advance. Entered as second class matter at toe 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, December 3. Next io God we are indebted to I women; first for life itself, and then I for making it worth having.-BOREE. I The next Methodist Conference goes te Sumter. "U. D. C." is the open sesame in Edgefield. - . -_ No danger of any fires-not a Pank hurst among them. We are all "Daughters" this week. But some of us draw the line on wear ing the slit skirt. The chief executive's Thanksgiving "run" on the penitentiary was unusu ally heavy. The annual Thanksgiving gobbler "shower" is not the least of the per-j quisites of the Presidency. The Daughters of the Confederacy are patriotic but not militant in the modern sense. For this week at least, some of Edge field's bachelors are lamenting that this is not leap year. The traditional goose' no longer has a monopoly on, the golden egg. . Any. _jrjnd of-& little old hen can present her mistress with golden eggs now. Headlines in the daily papers: "Wo men Demand Equal Suffrage." Then might as well give it to them-they never fail to get what they demand. The women are literally in posses sion of Edgefield this week. But the victory was easy as the men were for bidden making armed resistance. It is said that "fine feathers make fine birds" but when you have both fine feathers and fine birds, don't they make a grand pageant! In writing a letter to Santa Claus do not fail to ask him to bring Edgefield a new depot. The Southern has forgot ten us altogether. Would that every veteran of the "sixties" could attend the sessions of the convention. For a time it would enable them to live life over again. Visiting ladies, the town is yours. No use to give you the keys to Edge field; since the last convention in Char leston our gates have been standing wide open to receive you. There is no gainsaying the fact that the men are now "playing the second fiddle" in Edgefield. Some few of them even have not where to lay their heads. Hereafter the presiding judges should say: "The sentence of the court is that you be imprisoned in the State penitentiary at hard labor at the pleasure of the Governor." It would be interesting to know the aggregate amount that the pardon at torneys over the State received for the part they played in the recent grant ing of 100 pardons. Not only the fatted calf but the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air have all been slain for the Daugh ters of the Confederacy. There is nothing that they do not deserve. The member of the general assembly who does not make an effort to take the pardoning* power out of the hands of the governor, vesting it in a board of pardons, fails at least to that extent in doing his full duty. Governor Blease's attack "on Presi dent Wilson can not prove otherwise than a boomerang. Shame on any Democrat in South Carolina who would attempt io m.i ure- such a maa as Presi dent Woodrow. Wilson! ! : -- j The National Association of Real Estate dealers has adopted a code of ethics which begins thus: "Be abso lutely honest, truthful, and efficient. " This is a mighty. sound plank to es tablish any profession or business upon. Theodore Roosevelt Pell was among the large-number of persons who were recently fined in New York city for exceeding the speed limit. The very name seems to carry with it so tre mendous an amount of impetuous ener gy that it invariably gets its bearer in trouble. ;" Out in Kentucky a man who had serv ed six terms in the penitentiary delib erately stole a horse in order that he might again be placed behind prison bf rs. He stated that he has lived so long in the penitentiary he wants to go back. Wouldn't sucha charac ter non plus Governor Blease? A par don failing to move him, he'd have to put him out at the point of the bayonet. Honey Waste* on Whiskey. During the month of October $17, 258.23 worth of dispensary whiskey was uold in the town of Union. Are you not glad that such temptation is not thrown in the way of our people, par ti cularly our boys and young men who have not formed the drink habit? Speaking of the sales in Union, it is practically certain that75 percent, of this whiskey was sold to persons whose families actually needed the money that went into the dispensary cash drawer. Here the money of the wage'earner is spent chiefly for food and clothing. Of course, there is a small quantity of blind tiger whiskey in Edgefield but not one-twentieth of what a dispensary would sell. Every unprejudiced citizen will have to admit that. The illegal sale of whiskey is ata low ebb in Edge field. One rarely ever sees a drunk man, not even on public days. Investing Money in South Carolina. Foreign insurance companies who do business in South Carolina are now do ing what they shonld have been re quired to do for the past 50 years, to wit: lending and investing a portion of their earnings in this state. Ever since the war Northern insurance compa nies have been' bleeding the South by collecting millions of dollars annually in premiums and investing it all in Northern states. In order to bring about a change, at the last session of the legislature Senator Nicholson and Representative DeLaughter both in troduced bills requiring foreign com panies to invest a portion of their in come in South Carolina. As a result of this action on the part of the mem bers of the Edgefield delegation near ly $10,000,000 have been invested in this state during the past year. Only a beginning has been made. Hereafter millions upon millions will annually be loaned at a low rate and permanently invested in South Carolina, which will help to make money easier and cheap er. With refere nee to the Nicholson-De Laughter bill, insurance Commissioner McMaster had the following to say a few days ago: . "There can be no question that the bills introduced last year in the general assembly by Senator Nicholson, in the senate, and by Representative De Laughter in the house, have produced good results, and those representatives of the insurance companies who asked for a delay of one year, to show what might be accomplished, will be able to show a very large increase in invest ments-probably $2,500,000 io $3,000, 000 for the year by life insurance com f>anies of other states-in South Caro ma securities mentioned." Rev. John Lake in America. The friends of Rev. and Mrs. John Lake will be surprised to learn that they are again in the home land, having; been forced to come on account of Mrs. Lake's health. As soon as they reached the shore of the United States she was carried at once to a widely known sanitarium in Battle Creek, Mich., where she will remain until she recovers. Mr. Lake will reach Edgefield next Saturday and will preach Sunday. Monday morning he will leave for Bennettsville to attend the South Carolina Baptist convention. Further than that he has mar1 > announcement, pre sumably because his plans will de pend upon Mrs. Lake's condition. If she improves it is his purpone to return to his work in China and leave her in America until dbe has fully regained her strength. It ?B needless to say that John Lake (that is what we prefer to call him) will receive a warm welcome in Edgefield. When in need of a good heavy overcoat call and see us. Mukashy F -gain House. What Others Say Their Photograph Dioplea?ea. ?? So fond are most people of flattery that they never like a photograph that looks exactly like them. -Spartan bu/g Journal. Midnight Oil an Injury. Burning the midnight oil over the card table or the wine sapper will never add to the knowledge or virtue of those who burn it- Spartanburg^Jour nal. Concerning Hosiery. "How different a \silk stocking looks when not in use/' says the Dallas News. Does it? But who looks at them when not in use?-Columbia Record. . Beautiful Tribute. . That is a pretty tribute the South ern railway will pay its dead president this afternoon when every train on the system will be stopped for five minutes during his funeral. Some people say that corporetions have no hearts.-Ab beville Medium. South Already In Saddle. Senator Beveridge urges the people , of the solid South into the Progressive i party that they may "comeback into their own" politically. But isn't the ! South already in the saddle? And sit ting erect and prepared to remain there for a long siege? Senator Beveridge is idling his time in the South.-Augusta Chronicle. Condemns Th? Knocker. Don't be a knocker. The chronic knocker is a disagreeble person who is of very little use to his acquaintances or the community. We reter to the fellow who sees no good in anything and knocks at everything. He is about the poorest citizen imaginable, except we consider the colorless, characterless willy-nilly who speaks well of every thing, including lying, deceit, fraud and the like. The really first-class cit izen is the one who weighs every prop osition fairly, impartially and intelli gently, who is really able to distin guish between good and bad, and who is not afraid to do so. -Yorkville En quirer. Smile Provokers "That girl has pretty hair," re-, marked the yoong man. Yes, said the damsel he waa with, and she has some at home that is even prettier."-Pittsburg Post. , ~ . .. .v I Hexler-Why d'idn-fc/ltendall!* wife let him pat ap their screens last summer? Long-She had bought 3 lot of fly paper at a bargain and wanted to get the worth of her money.-Ex. Ethel-Jack said last night he'd kiss me or die in the attempt! Kitty-Good gracious! And did he kiss you? Ethel-Well, you haven't heard' of his death, have you? "My good man, how did you come to be in prison?" "Fate, I guess, ma'am," "Fate? I don't understand you." "Well, you see, it must have been ordained that somebody would be in this cell when yon came along asking fool questions, and of coarse I had to be tl?? ^uy. In t' ,serted kindergarten room at th clement a little girl was thi* >ing the piano to her heart's con Lent. A resident looked in at the door and smiled. "Go right on, Catherine, she said, if you are sure your hands are quite clean." "Oh, that's all right, Miss Emi ly was the answer, I'm being very careful; Pm just playing on the black keys." Going to the blackboard the teacher vote this sentence. "The horse < 1 ?vat? in the stable." "v i id ren, she said, lhere is >* "ns: with that sentence. .ct it and tell why it ri i<ov waved his hand teacher called up . , lie said with impor tance io be the cow and the h> ? <?t in the stable, because ladies always ought to go first. How to Bankrupt the Doctors. A prominent New York physi cian saya, "If it were not for the thin stockings and thin soled ?hoes worn by women the doctors would probably be ban kr a pt." When you contract a ?old do not wait for it to develop into pneumonia but treat it at once. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is intended especially for coughs and oolds, and has won a wi le reputation by its cures of thene diseases. It is most effectual and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. JOHNSTON LETTER. li. D. C Visit County Home .^Providing a Thanksgiving g? Fea*t- Death of a Little . S ChiW. .?ii .; t?i'Q?. Friday morniug a Thanks jr?virig basket wa? packed by the members pf the Mary Ann Buie chapter, D. of C;, and several of the mern be rn and a few of the gen tlemen who were interested, carried it out to the county home and spread a feast for the inmates. Among the contribution was a huge box of fruit given by Mrs. Hu ie t's kindergarten. Mr. Scurry, the stew ard, had notified them of the visit, and all who were able to be out were ready With a hearty welcome. This visit has been the custom of the chapter for several years, and it ie greatly anticipated. When the dinner was ready, Mr. Scurry brought fonh a very large old fash ioned brass bell which was rung for all to assemble. This bell, he ex plained, has been used since the county home was established over 50 years ago, and the writer was told upon her return home, that her grandfather William Scott Smyly, who assisted in establishing this home for the unfortunate, had this bell made and given for such. After the feast had been enjoyed, visits were made to all the homes, and then they assembled for a religious service, which Rev. Rester conduct ed. Several favorite songs were sung, and the remarks were such that brought comfort and happi ness to the hearts of these poor un fortunates. Rev. Kester promised them that they should no longer go for nearly a year without a sermon, and once a month, he would visit them, and a service would be held io their little chapel. Toe musk praise could not be given Mr. Scur ry and his estimable wife for the splendid manner in which the place is' managed. A testimonial of their good oare and provision, was shown by the words of praise each inmate had for them. On Thursday morning the little baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Bozeman Carpenter died, having been sick during its short little life of seven months, and the end was not unex pected. Kind and sympathizing friends placed beautiful white blos soms about the casket, and the little form was tenderly laid to rest em bowered in these flowers, at the M. of Olives cemetery, Di. Ai T; Sng conducted the services, h \f 'Misses^ Yerner Haiti wanger of Greenwood, and Bessie Parker pf .Edgefield, are guests of Mrs. W. F.: Scott. " Mr. and Mrs. John Eidson spent Thanksgiving in Columbia. Mrs. W. W. Satoher and Miss Ida Batcher are at home from a visit to the home of the former's son. Mr. Ernest Satcher in Augusta. Mr, and Mrs. W. E. LaGrone are domiciled in the home of Mrs. Oc tavia Rushton. , Mr. and Mrs. Ira Carson and family of Batesburg visited the family of Mr. P. C. Stevens last week. Mi. William Toney has sold his real estate and at an early date he and his family will move to Bir mingham, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Clark enter tained a few of their friends and relatives on Thanksgiving day with a dining. Misses Maud and Daisy Sawyer are spending this week in George town with their brother, /Dr. Olin Sawyer. Mrs. Edwin Mobley was hostess for the Pi Tau club on Wednesday afternoon, and the time was happi ly spent, progressive games being the chief diversion. After an ani mated game cards were laid aside, and all were invited into the dining room where a salad course, followed by sweets, was served. The appoint ments of the table were beautiful and arranged with much taste, the decorations being gorgeous antumn foliage and chrysanthemums. Prof. B. H. Scott, of Aiken and Dr. Scott of Monticello, the broth er and father of Prof. W. F. Scott, spent Thanksgiving here. Mr. Clarence Mobley of Chatta nooga is here for a visit to relatives. Mrs. Bar tow Walsh arrived on Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Coleman. Miss Mary Marsden, of Augusta, has been the guest of Misses Alma and Bertha Woodward. Miss Daisy Brockington spent the weekend in her home at Winns boro. Miss Blanche Smith is at home from a visit to Augusta. Thanksgiving day waa observed here in the customary manner, all of the public buildings and stores seing closed, and during the morn- j inga union. Thanksgiving service was held in the Baptist church, Rev. I Hester pastor of the Lutheran church j preaching the sermon. He used as his text, "0 give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good" and his ser* j CHRISTMAS AM) WEDDING The season is OB for making gifts te friends and loved ones, and with it comes the perplexity of making selections and fitting the pri?e to the means. We offer oar friends of Edgcfield county o jr services and shall be pleased to show oar large well-selected stock of Silverware, Clocks,; Cutlery, Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry. of all kinds. Considering the quality of goods, our prices j are very reasonable. Christmas shopping is made easy at oar store by the very large and varied stock wnieh we carry. Gifts for ladies and;gentlemen. Come in to see at when in Augusta or write as and it will be a pleasure to serve you. Wm. SCHWEIGEST & CO. '02 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. mon was a beautiful and fitting one. The collection that was taken was given to the different orphanages of the church CB. In the afternoon a foot ball game was the chief at traction, being played by Johnston and bt. Matthews, the score being 56 to 7 in favor of Johnston. Mesdames J. E. Hart and James Tompkins spent a few days of the past week here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hollings worth spent Thursday last here with their mother, Mrs. Anna Strother. Reel-CallUon. The following invitation announc es an approaching marriage about which much real interest center? because of the wide popularity of these young people: "Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reel re quest the pleasure of yoar compa ny at the marriage of their daugh ter Margaret Elizabeth to Mr. Tol liver Cleveland Callison on Wed nesday afternoon, December the seventeeth at 5 o'clock, at home Edgefield, 3onth Carolina." REAL JE S TATE TRACT NO. 1. 215. acres one mile this side Mays Cross Roads old May place. TRACT NO 2. 221 acres, Norris place; adjoins Rube Johnson place. . .TRACT HO. 3^ *473 acres. Joel ?prleylajBtt^.near^e?aa^;, U TRACT NO. 4. 425 acres, Dock Swcaringen place, near Ropers. TRACT NO. 5. 50 acres, Bacon tract near Ezra Talbert place.f ' TRACT NO. 6. 110 acres Ezra Talbert place. TRACT NU. 7. 42 acres, Char ley Dobey place, Antioch road. TRACT NO. 8. 60 acres, part of Helson lands, Antioch road. TRACT NO. 9. 50 acres, part of said Holson place. TRACT NO. 10. 52 acree, an other tract of said Holson lands. TRACT NO. ll. ; said tract. 100 acres of ! TRACT NO. 12. 63 acres Tank ley farm, near Red Hill. TRACT NO. 13. 57.acres, Isaac ?arris place on Antioch foa?:;'ff. " j " TRACT HO. 14. , 40 acres, Robt Cobb place, near County Home. ... TRACT HO. 15. Acres Kohlrons place adjoins A. A. Edmund? in Collier township. TRACT NO. 16. 1006 acres, the Burt place, the finest farm in Edgefield County. TRACT NO. 17. 170 acres near Edgefield, 2 miles north, highly improved in every way. TRACT NO. 18. 5 acres in Edgefield lying between two streets, 4 good Iota. TRACT NO. 19. Dwelling and lot well furnished and ornamented, in Trenton. I have a good horse and buggy and would take pleasure in showing you over these places. E. J. NORRIS, Real Estate and Insurance. Edgefield, S. C. Schedule of Votes. Eight months...$1.00__-._.......800 One year.- 1.50._........1,500 Two years..3.00.::_.__.3,500 Three years._,. 4.50.-.....5,000 Four years.. 6.00.6,500 Fivr years. 7.50.10,000 FREE, GOOD FOR 50 VOTES MISS. If presented on or before Dec. 9 Big Stock of Fruit We have a large stock of seasonable fruits, grapes, apples, oranges, banan as, grape fruit, etc. Always fresh and fine. The best restaurant in town. White waiters-quick service. Best food served. Edgefield Fruit Co.