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Office No. 61. Residence, No. 1 7. Wednesday, March 8 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Miss Daisy Lyon who teaches thp Lott school spent Saturday and Sundav with the home folk. Miss Janie Louise Hunter of Ora. Laurens county, is here visit ing her sister, Mrs. L. T. May. 'Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Jackson of Trenton spent Sunday in Edgefield with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Johnson. Bear in mind that the lyceum en tertainment Thursdav?evening will be thc b est ever given in Edgefield. Hon. J. C. Ramage, one of the leading lawyers of the Saluda bar, was here on professional business Tuesday. Mr9. Warren Paul spent Monday at Johnston with ber mother, Mrs. Geo. Hubbard, who has been quite indisposed for some time. Mr. T. C. Call ison came up from Lexington to attend court and was accompanied by Mrs. Callison and their sweet little daughter. Mrs. James Velix is visiting her mother in Swainsboro, Ga. She ano Mr. Velix now have rooms in the home of Mrs. Sallie B. Moseley. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Corley will leave this morning for Atlanta to spend a week. Dr. Corley will at tend the midwinter dental lectures. The work 6n Mr. C. M. Melli cbamp's new residence on the street leading from the Baptist church near the high school is progressing rapidly. The last entertainment of the ly ceum course will be given in the opera bouse to morrow evening, lt will be the best of the entire course. Mr. J. P. Nixon of Clark's Hill was a member of the grand jury. He was accompanied by Mrs. Nix on who vi*ited her sister, Mrs. YV. H. Dorn. Our friend J. M. Bell was in town Monday and received the con gratulations of his friends. He ap pears to be as young as he was a decade aso. Interest in the county fair con tinues to uro?-. Hegin now to plan your exhibits Som can bi arranged in a few divs while others require some mouths. The friends of Mr. S. Cheatham -greeted him very cordially while in Edgefield a few days ago. He al ways receives a warm welcome when he comes among us. As president of the western di vision, Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman at tended a missionary conference of the Aiken VV. M. U. which was held in North Augusta Tuesday. The ranks of the chaingang have leceived two recruits from the court this week. One additional road worker was also sent from the court of Magistrate Wise of Trenton. The last lyceum entertainment of the season will be held in the opera house to-morrow, Thursday,evening. Better get your ticket at once. They are on sale at the store of Collett &j Mitchell. I i Mr. Henry Medlock spent several -days in Edgefield as a member of the grand jury this week, bringing with him his little son, Henry Hammond, to visit his grandmother, 31ro\"Bessie Carmichael. The Hungarian Orchestra never faiis to attract large audiences, their entertainments being of the highest order. Do not fail to bear this aggregation of musicians in the opera house Thursday evening. We were delighted to have a call Monday from Mr. W. W. Fowler. He is one ot Parksville's mjst pro gressive ciiizeub who is always looking upward and onward, never losing an opportunity to advance Parksville's? interests. Miss Maud Rives who is teaching the Beaver Dam school came down to the chautauqua Monday after noon, being accompanied by sweet little- Ruth Wash, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. li. A. Wash, at whose home Miss Rives boards. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Middleton were among the visitors in Edgefield Monday, making the journey from Meriwether in their autorao! ile. They were accompanied by Mr. Young, the manager of the larg? lumber company that will soon begin op eration at Meriwether. Mrs. E. Pendleton Jones and Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman went to Johnston Tuesdey to attend the we?*k of prayer service that was held hy the ladies of the missionary society of the Baptist cl,uren, be ing guerts of Mrs. W. J. Hatcher. Mr. Orlando Sheppard attended a meeting: of t?o board of visitors of the Citadel which was held in Co lumbia Wednesday. He was elected chairman of the hoard, which place has been tilled for a ?mmber ot" years by Col. W. W. Lewis of York. Luther G. Bell, the youngest widower in the county-but one who s jems to be in no great hurry to embark upon the matrimonial sea again-has been in town this week attending court. He says the fruit has already been injured in Clark's Hill section. Mr. Jas. H. Garrett was in town Monday. He brought several of his fine horses along with him. Mr. Garrett says be is strongly in favor of holding a county fair next fall and that he will exhibit some of his stock. Mr. Garrett bas become far famed because of his thoroughbreds. Dr. J. R. Beall of Blythe, Ga., arrived in Edgefield on the early train thia morning. Dr. Beall is a member of the Georgia legislature from Richmond county. He was one of the "old guard" that stood so firmly for prohibition during the last session of the Georgia legisla ture. Should a baby show be held in connection with the county fair, as was done several years ago, we know cf two little ones who will bear away the first prizes. Christine Virginia Holland, the little daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Holland, will win the prize for the girls and Hord Allen, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 'D. Allen will carry off first honors for the baby boys. Essay Contest. The attention of the teachers is oalled to the fact that the essays that are being written in the W. 0. T. U. contest must he forwarded to Mrs. Thomas H. Rainsford by March 20. The time is dose at hand. Let no school fail to be rep resented in the contest by. delating sending in essays. Mrs. Rainsford very earnestly desires to have every school in the county compete for the cash prizes, and the teachers should see that essays are forward ed by the date set for the close of the contest. Dr. Prescott's Condition. For the past week the fiiends of Dr. W. E. Prescott in all parts of the county have been greatly de pressed over his condition. We say "all parts of the county" thought fully, for no man in Edgefield is more sincerely beloved than Dr. Prescott wherever be is known. He has rallied from the recent opera tion and has irr? wn some stronger. His physician and family hope that i he will be ?Irong enough to be car ried t . his home from the hospital I in Augusta Friday. We sincerely I trust that he will steadily improve. The Hungarian Orchestra. The people of Edgefield will1 have the opportunity of hearing some of the best musical talent in the country in tthe opera house Thursday evening. The entertain ment will be given by Schildkret's Hungarian Orchestra, which is the highest priced lyceum attraction that has ever been brought to Edge field. The orchestra is composed of six musicians, each of whom is an artist. There are as many musicians and lovers of music in Edgefield as any town of its size to be found anywhere, .therefore a crowded house should greet the Hungarian orchestra. Tickets on salo at the store of Collett & Mitchell. W C. T. U. Meeting. . The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will take place on Wed uesday afternoon, March 14, at the residence of Mrs. H. H. Sanders. Everybody is urged to bring a new member and a contribution to the Lillian Stevens campaign fund. The following is the program: Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, super intendent of parliamentary usage, in charge. Devotions, Mrs. J. W. Peak. Violin solo, Miss Louise Couch. Sketch of Miss Lillian Stevens, Miss Mamie Sill. An incident of the Union Signal given by each subscriber in one minute. A quartette in song. "Lilliau's flag," Mitchell Wells. Parliamentary voices. Let each member be present and bring her year book. Regular Meeting of Card Club. Mrs. Benia Camelon sustained her reputation Thursday afternoon for entertaining beautifully, when at lhat lime she was the I oste>8 tor the regular; meeting of the. card club. A la ree number were pr?s ent to enjoy the hospitality of Mrs. Camelon, rive tables being provided for the spirited game of bridge, j The score was recorded by ?he see j re ti ry of the club and will be an nounced at the close of the series of trames. After the members became surfeited on cards, a hot lunch was daintily served bv the hostess. Maximum Attendance. The Sunday school of the Baptist church has steadily grown for some time, the interest and attendance both increasing. The enrollment reached the maximum figure last Sunday when the secretary reported 231' present, the collection being 4!]5.87. The Baraca class, the young men't class of the Sunday school, bad 68 in attendance. This class is taught by Dr. Jones, who also conducts a teacher-training class every Wednesday evening' imme diately after prayer-meeting. The superintendent, Mr. VV. B. Cog burn, and the other officers of the school are congratulated upon the steady growth the Sunday school has made. Entertained in Honor of Mrs. McColl. Saturday afternoon from four to six Mrs. J. B. Kennedy and Mrs. W.S. Cogburn entertained at tho home of the latter very beautifully in honor of their cousin, Mrs. D. D. McColl, of Bennettsville. The parlor was beautifully decorated in freeaias and ferns. Four tables were arranged and progressive Rook proved to be very pleasant diversion for the afternoon. Mrs. Carroll Cogburn was the most expert player and win the first prize, a box of stationery. Mrs. A. E. Padgett became the possessor of the consolation prize, a crochet bag. The guest of honor was presented \. ith a beautiful hand-made hand kerchief. A salad course, with coffee and whipped cream, was *>erved. Atkinson- Wates. Saturday morning, March 4, to the surprise of their friends every-, where, Mr. Charlie Wates and Miss Anita Atkinson were married io Au-1 gusta by Dr. Ashy Jones,the pastor cf the FiiaijBaptist church. Miss At kinson has been teaching in Gaffney and went io Augusta to spend the week-end Cupid had for some time been formulating plans in collec tion with the lives of these two young people but the consummation ? was reached earlier than many ex pected. Mis. Wates is the daughter of Mr. John Atkinson of the Re publican section of this county and is a young woman of superior worth, one who will make an ideal home Mr. Wates is the only son of the late P.R. Wates of Edgefield. He is now a prominent young business man of Augusta, being the junior member of the firm of Baxiey & Wates, wholesale grocers. The Ad vertiser joins other Edgefield friends in extendiug sincere con gratulations. A Progressive (Luncheon. Mrs. A. E. Padgett entertained a number of her friends very beauti fully Friday afternoon with a pro- 1 gre8siv?i luncheon, about thirty 1 guests being present. The parlor, library and dining room were at tractively decorated. Daffodils were , used in great profusion and the beauty of these harbingers of spring waa heightened by graceful palms and ferns. The light from the elec troliers was softened by having the shades covered with daffodils. Soon after the guests arrived they were i invited into the dining roora and < seated about a number of small ta bles, four at each table, where they participated in a luncheon which was daintily served in dix courses. At the conclusion of each course a 1 bell was sounded and the guests 1 changed tables, just as the person- ! nel of the tables change as in a pro gressive game of cards. The unique place cards contained band-painted , daffodil?. At the conclusion of the , repast, during which sparkling wit | and repartee freely flowed, the guests returned to the parlor, where the social hour that followed was punctuated with sweetly rendered musical numbers, both vocal and in- . strumental. The afternoon spent in the home of Mrs. Padgett will afford pleasant memories for the , future for all who were present. Our stooK of saddles, and harness 1 of all kinds is complete. Can sup ply you with anything you want. B. B. Jones-. The rhree???y Chautauqua. T he |>? ?|>?? ol Edi;-1 tii-id are great hyiiihtl'?i.bt?jd to tl)-' gentlemen win inane i' |?t?s?til?|f, l?y assuming a considerate financial obligation, for th" iihaut.iuqMa to be held in E.l?f?tivld. Tlic .?eries of entertain ments, ?ix in number, and seven if we iiniln.de 'he inspiring sermon in the??pera house Sunday afternoon, were; wholesome and uplifting. Certainly the.ticket holders were well paid for the money spent on the chautauqua. The entertainments were so diversified as to provide entertainment for nil classes and aires, giving no reasonable grouud for anyone to complain. So well pleased were the gentlemen who composed the chautauqua commit tee with the entire series- of enter tainments that they have signed a contract for another chautauqua to be, given in the spring nf 1917, the last of April or early in May. GOOD FOR COLDS. i Honey, Pine-Tar and Glycerine are recognized cold remedies, In Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Houey tha*e are combined with other cough medicine in a pleasant syrup. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey quickly ttop* your cough, checks your cold, soothes irritation of the throat. Excellent for young, adult and aged. Its one of the best cough syrups made. Formula on every bottle. You know just what you are taking and your doctor knows its good for coughs and colds. In iist on Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey Only 25o. at Druggists. 2. We will have a bigger and bet ter millinery department this spring than usual. Our milliner will ar rive this week and in a short time our opening will be announced. Watch tor the announcement Hubenstein. We have already received a large stock of new spring dry goods of all kinds and invite the ladies iu to see them. Rubinstein. The ladies should not fail to see onr beautiful spring silks for waists, especially our crepe de chine at li.00, $1.25 and $1.50. No pret tier goods were ever shown in Edgefield. Rubenstein. ^Beautiful assortment of silver and cut-glass from which to wake your selection. Prices lower than city stores. B. B. Jones. We carry at all times a full sup ply of coffins, caskets and burial robes. B. B. Jones. Eggs For Hatching-Barred Plymouth Rock eggs of the purest sprain; 15 for $1.00. Mrs. D. W. Smith, Edgefield, S. C. R. F. D. 2. Have you seen our beautiful chests made of Red Cedar. Just what yon have been needing for sohie time. B. B. Jones. Put paint insurance tm your home with a coat of Lucas Paint. It will pay preraiumns in longer life and better appearance. W. E. Lynch & Co. We are offering at actual cost two china closets, two library ta bles and two chiffoniers. Call at our store and see these bargains. B. B. Joues. Second-Hand Cars: We have 4 sec Dnd-hand Ford cars that we will sell at a reasonable price. Edgefield Auto and Repair Shop. Don't throw that old chair away when you can easily make it look new- Paint and varnish it with jue application of Lucas Paints. W. E. Lynch & Co. Come to ns for your garden seed. We sell Buist's seed, the kind that never fail to germinate. The best jost no more than inferior seed. Penn & Holstein. The approach of spring suggests that now is the time to brighten up the borne by putting new matting on tlie floors. We have beautiful patterns at reasonable price. B. B. Jones. There is no excuse to put up with shabby floors when one application af Lucas Floor Stain will restore their beauty. Stains and varnishes with one application. W. E. Lvnch & Co. Notice to fttock Kaisers My stallion, "Denmark," and also two of the best bred Jacks, will stand at roy farm for short season. Best possible care taken of mares, but not responsible for accidents, should any occur. J. H. GARRETT, Clark's Hill, 8. C. . March 10, Ipi fr. Prescriptions . Compounded WITH THE UTMOST CARE Any Hour of the Day or Night Only thc Purest Drugs are Used Your Patronage Solicited Complete Stock of Fancy Groceries COLLETT & MITHELL Wake up buWr??^s ! The Bell Telephone, ia the Big Ben of Business. Ring up on the Bell. You may talk about dull times 'till you lose your breath but it won't help matters, save your breath to talk into your Bell Telephone. King up old customers, then start on a fresh list of prospects, there is no quicker way - none that saves more time or expense. If you haven't a Bell Telephone, get one now. Gall the Business office for rates. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Box 42, Columbia, S. C. Have You Tried Kopps Redebaik Self-Rising Flour? IF NOT, TRY IT. ALSO Columbian Plain Flour Both are guaranteed to give satisfaction. Made by Rockport Milling Company of Rockport, Indiana. FOR SALE BY L. T. MAY 'Phone 88 ><<:>:<, A. J. Renkl J & R E E WEI We have the largest assortment of pres ents in every department that we have ever shown. We have ordered largely of Clocks. Watches, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Sterling Silverware, Cut Glass and China. Every de partment is filled. It matters not what you want we have it or will order it out at once. Come in to see us. We have our entire stock marked very low, much lower than you find the same class of goods elsewhere. 70S Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia