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J, L. MI MS,.Editor Published every Wednesday in The A Ivertiser Building at $1.50 per year I j 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. Wednesday, March 15 Something new under the sun: A South Carolina-made automobile. Preferred position is given in the papers to Columbus instead of Verdun. Three popular topics of conversa tion: Fire water, fire arms and fire insurance. "Fire insurance policies keep er ex pirin' and de fire insurance compan? s done gone." "Cold wave on the way," says a "headline. Most unwelcome news for a March morning. Life insurance agents are not fall ing over each other to insure the life of one Francisco Villa. To (he Texans there is but one thing more detestable than a Mexican boll weevil and that is a Mexican bandit. So many teacheis are being flogged by mothers and pupils now-a-days that we don't blame the men for not teach ing. m _ The first victims of the Mexican ballets along the border were mem bers of the 13th cavalry. Enough said. _ Many things reiorin as time rolls cn but March never. It is the same un welcome month that it was in the be ginning. It is possible uiai t..ie trite expres sion "as impiegnable as Gibraltar" may be changed to "as impregnable as Verdum." Villa lost fallut ui n.e tact that when be and his cohorts "shot up" Colum bus they were striking more than IOC, 000,000 people. We "see by the papers" that ?rme marriages are already being announced for June, the groom forgetting that be may be down in Mexico by that time. The cheapest real estate on the American continent at this time lies along the Mexican border, lt can b? had almost for the asking. But who wants it? _ It appears that we were not evi n prepared to cope with a handful of .Mexican bandits. What would becon.e .of us if suddenly attacked by a first -lass power? If it requires three days to pre;' are to meet 3,0C0 bandits, how long would j it require to meet 3,000,000 Japs cr Germans? That's a question that anti preparedists should consider. In speaking hereafter of the activi ties in the western theatre of war it | will be necessary to state whether the theatre is located in western Europe ^or in western United States. The Advertiser will wager its pros pects for a Panama hat that Villa and none of his gang will be taken priso ners. American soldiers will be too careless with fire ?rms for any of them to be taken alive. Hon. George Warren, a member of the Hampton bar, who was elected judge of the newly created judicial cir cuit by the legislature over his pro test, submitting his resignation imme diately being elected, has announced that he will be a candidate for solici tor of the 14th circuit. His election is practically conceded. Declining the jndgship, he now modestly asks for the solicitorship. Mr. Louis D. Brandeis, whose ap pointment to a place on the supreme bench is hanging fire in the senate, is receiving some hard knocks. Six for mer presidents of the American Bar Association, Ex-President Taft being among them, are protesting against confirmation. We are of the opinion, however, that President Wilson will ultimately win another victory by having the 3ena;e , onfi.m the appoint ment. Augusta Retaliating. It appears that the city of Augusta will even up the matter of our taxing the South Carolina end of their dam across the Savannah by levying a tax on automobile owners who reside in North Augusta but who do business in Augusta. The sheriff of Richmond county has taken up the matter of tax ation of these South Carolina cars with State officials in Atlanta, and it seems that these men who really live in two States will have the tax to pay unless they fight it out in the courts. However, we do not believe our Geor gia friends have as good fighting ground for taxing South Carolina auto mobiles as we have for taxing one half of their dam at "the locks." Miss Wylie Retires. That Miss Juanita Wylie has decided to retire from active newspaper work has caused profound regret throughout the State. For the past five years she has edited the Lancaster News with" i decided ability, making of it one of the leading weekly papers of the State. In deed she is capable of filling a larger place and would now be in a larger field had she yielded to the solicitations of one or more daily papers in the larger cities. Her love and loyalty for Lancaster caused her to decline all of fers that would probably have allured others less loyal. The owners of The News will find some one to fill Miss Wylie's place but they will not find one more capable, more loyal or more faithful than she has been. The News hereafter will not be the same. County-to-County Campaign. The bi-ennial discussion of the coun ty-to-county campaign is now on. Every two years, just before the State convention is held, this question is very generally discussed, and always without results. As much as The Advertiser would like to see the pres ent system of campaigning abolished, it is of the opinion that many years will come and go before a change is m ide. The demagogic office seeker would lose tremendously were the present system discontinued, and be cause of the resulting loss politicians of this type will keep alive a senti ment in favor of public meetings in all of the forty-odd counties. About all that has been accomplished in recent years by these many meet ings has hpen the arousing of preju dice and the stirring up of strife world without end. Would that we had the pDwer to strike out once and for all time the present method of campaign in South Carolina! Another Lyceum Course. The committee of citizens who marie possible the lyceum course just closed have signed another contract for a course next fall and winter. In or der to secure these high class attrac tions for Edgefield, these gentlemen hid to obligate to pay several hundred dollars. This risk was assumed with out the hope or expectation of realizing on J penny out ot the enterprise for aiemselves, being actuated purely by public spirited motives. Now when the tickets are offered for s ile the people of the community should purchase them without a murmur. The attractions are among the best that are offered by the lyceum bureaus and tie tickets are sold at cost. Indeed t.ne managers consider themselves for ! t mate when the sum realized from the sale of tickets is sufficient to pay for the attractions. The larger the pat ronage from season to season, the bet ter the lyceum course can be made by increasing the number of entertain ments to be given during a season. Let our people stand by this committee of public spirited men. Columbia Votes School Levy. By voling an extra ?evy of five mills for school purposes, Columbia has set a commandable example to other cities, Vjwn and rural communities. This levy will raise something like $65,000 an nually for education. While it ap pears that this is an extra tax, due primarily to the closing of the dispen saries in Richland county, yet when the amount that is saved to the people through the closing of the liquor shops :!s taken into consideration the balance will be on the profit side of the ledger at the close of the year. T .e removal of temptation from the wage earner will enable him to save te.jiold mure than the extra tax levied. Tne increased business of the mer chant will mean proportionately in creased profits. The enlarged deposit account of the banks will enable them to earn more in dividends than the ?xtra levy, and so on all down the line. Unfortunately, it can be determined just what increase in taxes resulted from wiping out the whiskey business, while the increase in efficiency of labor and the increase in business can not be determined. However, we believe the benefits derived from prohibition will ultimately be so great that even the prejudiced man will admit that it pays in dollars and cents, which is the least of the benefits derived. Again we say Columbia has set a good example by providing generously for her schools. LOST: Tuesday afternoon be tween Edyclield and K?pers a la dy's gold, watch. Initials "A. S. H." ai'.d diamond on back. Suita ble reward will be paid if left at The Advertiser office. < Interesting Letter From The West-Side. Editor Advertiser:- Farmers around here are all eager to get at their spring work and are complain ing that the cold, damp condition of the ground retards planting. I wish, when I read how Augusta is trying for a city beautiful that we might make a country beautiful. It is said God made the country man the city, but man in the country often undoes God's work and makes his (man's) dwelling and its surround ing? as unlovely as possible while man in the city uses his best en deavors to make his home and its environments as attractive as possi ble So I think the city uses God's gifts as the country does not. A good deal of interest has been taken in the week of Bible study conducted by Mr. Stillings of the Tabernacle church in Augusta, at the Baptist church here Mr. Still ings has been an earnest and thoughtful student of and is thoroughly familiar with all parts of the Bible and explained many of its seeming contradictions as being no contradictions viewed in the light of study and research. Mr. Warren has bought a very pretty little Run-about "built for two." Wish he and the other auto ists had better roads to run over. Some of these roads near Parks ville are almost impossible to travel over Mr. Felix Moore principal of the school here h ts his boys and girls in training for the Edgefield Field Day. Very creditable work is being done. I shall not tell you how fast some of the boys have run. The boys are interested in the work and will use every energy to win. Un account of the teachers con vention at Columbia two of the most lovtly of our Parksville girls. Misses Marie Blackwell and Rosada l'ai bert, will seize the opportunity of lhere being no school duties to pay a flying visit home. The one will come from Col um Ida, and the other from Anderson. We are al ways glad to see them. Mrs. Andrew Weir h*s been ill for some weeks. We trust she will soon recover. Mr. John C. Morgan who has had a severe attack of grippe is now out again. The C. C. Osborne lumber cora pmy are about to install their sec ond planing mill between here and M od oe. Resolutions by U. D. C. on Death of Miss Mamie Lake. The passing away from our r^idst into the great aLd glorious beyond ol this bright and happy christian woman has tilled our chapter with the deepest soi row. We therefore extend lo heil be)caved relatives and numberless friends our heart-fell sj mpathy. Though acquainted with many sorrows in the loss of those nearest and dearest to her, Miss Mamie Lake's name will always be a synonym of "joyousness." Full of kind feelings toward all she met and looking only for the good in her fellowman, she usually found it. Though small in stature, she was big enough in character, to look at life from the other person's view-point, as well as her own. None of her thoughts or ideas were narrow or selfish, hence she counted ber friends by the score. Surely a life so rich in the joy of living though it has passed from the walks of earih, must live alwahs in that world, where joy and happiness forever reign. Bright spirit farewell, we will j put your dear memory away in our hearts and leave thee in the compa ny of all the hosts of Heaven. "Sometimes when all life's lessons have been learned', and Sun and Stars forevmore have set, the things o'er which we grieved with lashes wet, will flash before us out of life's dark night, as stars shine most in deeper tints of blue, and we shall see how all God's plans are right, and that which now t>eems dark, was love most true." Therefore be it resolved, l>t, That in her death, the Edge field Chapter (J. I). C. has lost one of the best members. 2nd, That in her loss, we bow in humble submission to the will of our Heavenly Father. :jrd, That a copy of these resolu tions be published in the county pa pers and also spread on our minute books. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. E. Pendleton Jones, Ch'r. Mrs. B. L. Minis, Mrs. N. G. Evans. Every department of our stock is being replenished with the newest in spring merchandise. We are showing many new novelties and pretty things in spring notions. Everything in the store is bright and new. 'r _ See the new Post-Card Photos in beautiful folders at Miss Eliza Mims' Studio. Something new-only $2.00 per dozen. Dr. Prescott at Home. . Dr. W. E. Prescott returned to his home Friday night from Augus ta. He came to Edgefield on the late tram and went at once out to his home in an automobile. He has grown stronger since the last opera tion and it is the universal hope that he will steadily improve. H< stood the fatigue of the trip by rail and by auto Friday splendidly. Hav ing never dissipated in any manner during his past life, Dr. Prescott has a strong constitution which is standing him in good stead at this (crucial period. Young men of to-day who are laying up no reserve force but burning life's taper at both ends, as it were, should take warn ing. It may be that at some futute time they too will need all of the reserve force and strength that can be mustered. Edgefield Chapter U. D. C., Met With Mrs Evans. The Edgefield chapter, U. D. C., met on Tueseay afternoon with Mrs. N. G. Evans, hostess. There was a large attendance, about thirty-five responding to roll call. Resolutions on the death of one of the most use ful members, Miss Mamie Lake,were read and adopted. The president, Mrs. R. A. Marsh, presided over the business sessions. Plans for Memorial Day were dis cussed and it was decided to extend at once an invitation to the speaker of the day who will be chosen hy the executive committee of the chapter. All of the veterans are ex pected to be present at the memo rial exercises which will be held this year in the cemetery around the graves of the departed heroes. An appetizing hot lunch will be served the veterans by the Daughters of the confederacy who delight to. honor the brave soldiers of the 60's. lt is hoped that many will come on that occasion to receive the warm welcome that always awaits them. An interesting program arranged by Mrs. Pendleton dones, historian, was given by those assigned for that dutv. Mrs. B. 13. .Jones, glean er, brought important items of cur rent news concerning U. D. C. work. Miss Hortense Padgett read a sketch of the life of Francis Orrery Tiehnor, author of "Little GrifJiu" and "Virginians of the Val ley," and Mrs. Evans read a poem on the little Alabama heroine, Em- j ma ??ailsun. A Standard of Excel- j lenee for members and officers was j read au 1 emphasized by the bisto-1 rian. The choir sang The Star Spangled Hantier." The clo>ii.g number, "Dixie," sung by Oozier Tompkins. Edward Peak, William Jones and Geo. Tompkins was must inpiring and prolonged applause was given these young patriots. Mrs. Evans served dainty re freshments of Charlotte russe and cake to her guests who were unani mous in their expression of pleasure afforded them by her cordial hos pitality dining the afternoon. A Member. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Bank of Plum Branch Located at Pium Branch. S. C., at j the close of business .March 7, 1916. RESOURCES: Loans and Discounts $36,377.04 Overdrafts 18.64 Furniture and Fixtures 2,400.00 Due from Banks and Bankers 4,385.81 Currency 754.00 Gold 40.50 Silver and Other Minor Coin 148.72 Checks and Cash Items 92.28 Total $44,216.99 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid in $10,000.00 Surplus Fund 350.00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid 1,418.83 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 23,705.57 Time Certificates of Deposits 2,510.00 j Cashier's Checks 232.59 ' Bills Payable, including Cer tificates for Monty Bor rowed 6,000.00 Total $44,216.99 State of South Carolina, ) County of Edgefield. \ss' Before me came J. K. Faulkner, Cashier of the above named bank, who. being 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. J. K. Faulkner. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of March, 1916. Thos. McAllister, Notary Public. Correct Attest : W. R. Freeland, J. L. Bracknell, J. N. Miller, Directors. Come in to see our new spring offerings. A portion of our stock has arrived and other goods are following almost every day. We have new spring goods marked very low. J. VV. Peak. Railway Agent Feels Save in Cold Pav V Ben. F. Newman, Southern's Freight Agent at Co lumbia, Tells of Changes. SAYS "I AM DELIGHTED. One of His Greatest Desires Ob tained After Ten Year Ef fort. Tanlac Brought Relief. Seldom do men of prominence in business and commercial life wil lingly express their indebtedness to a proprietary medicine, but when a preparation attains that singular purity, uniformity and efficiency that is shown by Tanlac, endorse ments from the best known citizens may be considered as fully measur ing up to the good that is being ac complished. Ben F. Newman, the big, jovial southern railway freight agent at Columbia, a man whose present! high position assures he has been true to every trust reposed in him, is one of the widely known men of Columbia who has given praise to Tanlac. Mr. Newman has a long and excellent record in the service of the southern. He held the im portant position of freight agent at Columbus, Ga., before he was pro moted to the position he now holds. With the men under his supervi sion, he is a prime favorite, because of his fine business ability, excel lent judgment and open hearted dis position. When he was interviewed at his office, SOU Gervais Si.., regarding the relief Tanlac had brought him, Mr. Newman said: "I am delighted with Tanlac It has brought me the telief I have sought for years. 'During the past eight or ten years my system lins been in such a run down condition that I was pe culiarly liable to take cold. These colds would sometimes continue two or three weeks and would be quick ly followed by another. Co'd frequently would settle in my limbs, back and shoulders, causing me in tense p.iin of a neuralgaic nature. During several winters I have worn plasters on-my back almost all the lime. At times I was forced to arise at night and bathe my limbs in a strong liniment to relieve the ache. Even in the summer mouths I was greatly troubled with colds, which mv system seemed unable to throw off. When I had a cold I felt miserable and as if 1 were about to fall to pieces. "I began taking Tanlac and took ti ve bottles before I slopped, now ? enjoy a fredorn from colds I have not knowif in years. Before I took Tanlac I would catch a fresh cold every pay day. when I went into the cold pay car, and wo tdd feel terribly for a week or more. Last week when I paid off employees no ill effects came from the exposure, and the day was very cold. "For years I was pecularly ef fected on my right side where there1 was a lump which would swell up and become sore and painful when J I would take cold. I could not | sleep on that side, but the lump dis-1 appeared while I was taking Tanlac j and I can now rest well on that side. I feel splendid in every way. Du ring ihe past five years I had to stay in at night because I knew I would take a severe cold if I went out and be almost sick, but now I can go out ai night and go around in my shirt sleeves without suffering later from cold. 'T have tried many kinds of med icine-, but failed to get the least benefit I have removed in a vers short lime while taking Tanlac a condition which had caused me great suffering for ten years. Your medicine certainly has built np my system and has given me renewed strength and energy. I have recom mended it to seveial friends." Tanlac, the master medicine, is sold exclusively by Penn & Hol stein, Edyefield; Johnston Drug Co., Johnston; G. W. Wise, Tren ton. Price: ?1.00 per bottle straight. -Adv. FOR RENT-A live-room resi dence near the high school. Pos session given at once. Apply to J. L Mims. All persons indebted to the estate of the late Mamie E. Lake will please make payment to the under signed, and all persons holding claims against said estate will please present them duly attested for pay ment. Bills can be presented or payment made to Sheppard Bros. NOTICE! ELIZA M. MIMS, Administratrix. Bank of Parksvilie Established 1908 Capital $18,000.00 Resources $35,000.00 Pays Five Per Cent, on Time Deposits DIRECTORS: W. R. Parks J. C. Branson W. N. Edmunds O. D. White - W. P. Parks J. C. Parks W. W. Fowler T. E. Cochran T. W. Lanham We Are Conservative We Are Safe Candidates' Column FOR SUPERVISOR. To the Citizens of Edgefield County: I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Supervisor of your coun ty, and if elected will try to serve the people as near right as I conceive, pledging myself to abide by the results of the election, and support the nominees of the democratic party. W. G. WELLS. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county and solicit the sup port of the people, pledging myself, if elected, to serve the people to the best of my ability and to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. J. W. HUDSON. Morgana, S. C. I respectfully announce to the voters of Edgefield county that I am a candi date for the office of supervisor and Sledge myself to abide the result of the .emocraiic primary election. R. J. MOULTRIE. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the supervisor of Edgefield county and solicit the support of the people, pledging myself to abide by the result of the primary election. J. 0. SCOTT. Buildings For Sale. I am authorized lo offer for sale j the two ' wooden buildings on the school grounds that were formerly used for the graded school. Persons contemplating building should see me. ? J. C. Sheppard,? Chairman of Board of Trustees. Eat All You Want Then take a dose of Mozley's Lemon Elixir and you'll suffer no inconven ient*, even though you are a con firmed Dyspeptic. 43 years has proven _ MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR to be the greatest remedy for indi gestion and disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels ever offered to the public. Try it once and you'll never be without it. 50c. and $1.00 a Bottle "ONE DOSE CONVINCES" gi?T Sold and recommended by Penn & Holstein, Edgefield, S. C. _? "91 ?B . Electric Will keep the young: folk? at home. It will make tlu-m happy and con tented. Invincible Dayton Electric Lighting System I? the hext ptnnt on the market. Complete plantH Installed un low as 9175.00, including engine with built-in magneto. Cnn you afford to do without light?? 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