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NEWBERRY TO EDGEFIELD When <one thinks of going to Edge field from Newberry about the first thing that comes to his mind, that is those who have some recollection of the-*effort to build a railroad between the two cities, is the need of just such a road as has been talked about and graded, and for which taxes were . paid for so many years, and yet the grading was done so many years ago that the young folk of this day, when they see the evidence of the cut or the embankment, wonder why it is there. Tall pines have grown all over many of the graded places, and that railroad seems but a memory, and to many it is not even that. And yet there is great need for a railroad across the state from north to south. All the roads very nearly parallel each other. And this recalls to mind the time that we built that narrow guage road from Augusta to Newberry and on to Union and Blacksburg. It was to be an extension of the Augusta and Sandersville narrow guage railroad which was at that time operating be tween Augusta and Sandersville. A man by the name of Mitchell was the president. Mr. Jas. Y. Culbreath and Mr. Robert McCaughrin, and in fact all of Newberry were very much interested in the project. Prosperity wanted the road to come that way and the Moseley brothers and the Wheelers and Mr. L. S. Bowers and Mr. Henry Boozer and all the rest were interested. President Mitchell came over to Newberry and we had a big meeting in the court house. I will never forget that meeting. The building was crowded with interested citizens. Mr. Mitchell was a good talker, and he made a speech, and several others spoke, of course Mr. Culbreath and Col. Geo. Johnstone and Judge Pope and Col. O. L. Schumpert and others and you know Newberry has always had good speakers, and the meeting was very enthusiastic and we were going to have a railroad from Newberry to Augusta right now. Just before the meeting adjourned Mr. Thomas. S. Moorman who was then practicing law at Newberry arose and offered to have a stipulation put in the bonds requiring that the road be put in op eration to Newberry before our bonds were delivered. He was almost hissed out of the court house, the very idea of doubting the good faith and the ability of these men who were building the road, and President Mitchell, or even suggesting that the thing would not be done was prepos terous and the suggestion to put such an amendment or proviso was in it self casting a doubt oves the enter prise, or that is thc way it was con strued, and the meeting would not hear of it, because it would possibly delay the building, and the bonds were to be delivered as soon as the road was graded through any town ship, arid so it was done. Mr. Moor man pleaded for his proviso in the bonds but the meeting would have none of it, and so he stood alone. And subsequent events have proved that he was right. If his motion had prevailed we would either have the road to Newberry or we would have been saved thousands of,dollars. And we have no road yet. That was a good many years ago. I can't remember dates. , It is not so far to Edgefield, only about forty miles direct way, but to get there by train you have to go around by Columbia. At the time we were building that railroad Edgefield joined Newberry at Saluda river. And in this way if we had good dirt roads, it would not be such an undertaking to make the trip. It is only forty-five miles by Saluda and Johnston, and if you go down by Wards it is only about fifty miles. With good Stude baker cars that would not be much of a trip, if we had any sort of roads. But with our roads it is a long way, and if you get stuck it is still further. I had a little matter of business at Edgefield, which possibly could have been attended to just as well by cor respondence, but somehow I just felt like I would like to take a trip across country to Edgefield and I was talk ing one day to Mr. Ernest Summer and he said he would be glad to take the trip himself some day when the weather was good. I needed a day off anyway, so we decided to go over to Edgefield on Tuesay. Mr. J. Hack Summer and Mr. Chas. A. Bowman went along, and so far as I recall, neither one had ever been to Edge field. I know it was the first trip f~r Mr. J. H. Summer. Mr. Ernest Sum mer drove his big Studebaker and we left Newberry about 8 o'clock on Tuesday. . We decided that the best road was by Deadfall and the upper steel bridge and through the fine sec tion of Saluda county where the Colemans live, and that possibly is the nearest road. The road is not so (Continued on Page Six.) j Trenton N?ws. . Trenton, S. C., Feb. 5.-The Tren ton chapter D. A. R. was delightful ly entertained in the home of Miss Orrie Miller on Monday afternoon, this being the regular monthly meet ing of the Daughters. The "League of Nations" was carefully read and dis cussed after the business was over when the meeting adjourned. The lovely hostess, assisted by Mrs. J. C. Day, served a salad course and coffee. The different organizations are contributing liberally to the sufferers across the sea. The Trenton branch Red Cross sent a check to Mr. Wil liam Elliott, state chairman for the European relief council for two hun dred dollars.. The "Lizzie Day" guild of the Episcopal church also sent $20; W. C. T. U., $9; the D. A. R. and Red Cross each donated $10 to ward the milk fund for the Italian babies and apart from this personal contributions have been made. Mrs. H. W. Harmon and her lovely baby girl from Lexington are guests of MTS. J. D. Mathis, Jr. 'Miss Lula Roper, who has been in Albany, N. Y., as matron in an or phanage for the past three" years, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Moss. Miss Roper has many friends who are giving her a cordial welcome. Mr. Charles Leroy from Charles ton has been a recent visitor in the home-of Mrs. Susie Miller, guest of Miss Susie Wise. Friends of that beloved woman, Mrs. Anna Eidson'will be glad to know she is convalescing from a re cent speH of sickness. Mrs. Wallac eWise and Miss Julia Wise are at home after a delightful visit to Mrs. J. E. L?rick and Mrs. J. M. Long at Crescent City, Fla., and Mrs. C. S. Allen of Jacksonville. In compliment to Mrs. Wise and her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Mathis, Jr., en tertained a dozen ladies at a lovely spend-the-day party on Saturday. Cards were enjoyed ni the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Day spent the week-end with Mr. James Mims at Edgefield. The D. A. R. entertained with a rook and card party on Friday even ing in Wise's hall. Lufich was fur nished by the daughters and a grati fying sum was realized, for that worthy cause, Tomassee, the moun tain school that appeals to every loy SEARCH SOUTH CAI FOR QUE] Edgefield Comity's Most Att Woman Sent to Col Social Gayety Mai Who will represnt Edgefield coun ty in the contest for queen of Palma festa (Palmetto State Festival) to be held in the capital city March 27 to April 2? By means of a popular voting contest through local newspa pers during the next four weeks, can didates will be chosen from every county in South Carolina who will io to Columbia at the guests of the ? Palmafesta Association, which organ- ; ;.::ation will defray all expenses, in- ' eluding railroad transportation, hotel bills and entertainment. The young women will be chaperoned by promi nent Columbia society folks and will feature in a week of entertainment and social gayety which promises to rival the famous New Orleans Mardi Gras. During the week an election will be held in Columbiato determine the most attractive and popular young woman from among the dele gates assembled from the various counties. The winner of this contest will be proclaimed Queen or Palma festa, and will be awarded a grand prize consisting of a complete Spring trousseau of the finest apparel ob tainable. One of the leading moving picture companies will film the queen and her entire court and this special ly selected galaxy of South Carolina beauties will be sent far and wide via the movie screen to advertise the Palmetto State. Palmafesta is to be an annual Spring event, held in the capital city for the entertainment of all the peo VOTING Queen of ? "PALMAFESTA" EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Gentlemen: My choice for Queen of Palmaf Name. Address_ This coupon good for one vote. A Yi this Newspaper counts V al daughter of South Carolina. Mr. William Bettis from the Co lumbia University spent last week end at home. Miss Ara Gatlin, the popular and efficient teacher of music -at the Tren ton school has been suffering for the past week from an attack of la groppe. Her friends are happy that she is much improved. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church was entertained in the hospitable home of Mrs. Wal ter Wise on Friday afternoon. Mrs. S. B. Marsh is enjoying a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Willis in Gaff ney, Notes From Sweetwater. Our former teacher, Mis? Bertha Lee Ferguson left us the first of the year to do home demonstration work at Hartford, Alabama. Mr. B. Roy Smith from Johnston, a graduate of Wofford took her place as principal of Cooper school. Mrs. H. F. Cooper spent last week end in Ninety* Six with her daughters who came down from G. W. C. to meet her there. Mr. Roy Smith, principal of Coop er school spent last week-end with his family in Edgefield. The friends of Mr. John P. Meal ing regret to learn of his illness in the Margaret Wright hospital. Miss Naomi Cogburn of North Au gusta spent the past week-end with Miss Cornelia Glover. Mrs. George Townes and children of Aiken spent the past week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Barker. A Good Medicine For the Grip.. George .W. Waitt, South Gardiner, Me., relates his experience with the grip. "I had the worst cough, cold and grip and had taken a lot of trash of no account. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the only thing that has done me any good whatever. I have used one bottle of is and the cold and grip have left me." Only One "BROMO QUININE" To get the genuine, call for full name, LAXA* UVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of E. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Stops "ouch and headache, and -^orks nff cold. 25c ROLINA SN OF PALMAFESTA ractive and Popular Young umbia for Week of *ch 27 to April 2. plc of South Carolina. It will be a week of many and varied attractions, including the State-wide automobile show exhibiting the late models of cars, trucks and tractors; the spring style show, featuring the latest cre ations from the realm of fashion by professional models to be imported from New York for the occasion; daily band concerts by one of Ameri ca's premier musical organizations; floral, trades, automobile and baby parades; fetes, dances, social events and special attractions at all thea tre?, with nightly exhibits of fire works in which will be featured specially designed set pieces depict ing important events in South Caro lina history. The auto show, stlye show and fireworks display will bc staged at the State Fair Grounds. In order to secure the most popular young woman in Edgefield county as candidate for Queen of Palmafes ta, there is printed below a popular ity voting coupon which is to be filled out and mailed as per instructions contained therein. Vloting coupons will be printed in each issue of this newspaper up to and including the issue of March 12th, at which time the votes will be counted and an nouncemnt of the winner made. Th?re will be no restriction upon the number of each person may cast. Every coupon clipped from this news paper is good for one vote, and a yearly, paid in advance subscription will count_votes. COUPON Paimafesta esta is: sarly Paid-in-Advance Subscription to 'otes. Long Branch Items. Miss Azilee Salter spent last week with relatives at Johnston. Mrs. G. W. Scott spent one day last week with Mrs. L. J. Claxton in the Wimbly Branch section. Misses Ethel and Viola Clark of Long Branch school were unable to attend school last week-because of sickness. Misses Ruby Ripley, Myrtle Salter, Lorene Scott, Ethel Clark recited a beautiful recitation each at the Phil ippi Sunday school last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rhoden gave the young people of this neighbor hood a party last* Wednesday night. Everyone had a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Clark, Horace Clark and Mrs. A. M. Herrin motor ed to Augusta one day last week. G. W. Scott, Misses Lizzie Harvey and Cleo Attaway attended the Teachers' Association at Edgefield last Saturday. Philippi W. C. T.. U. met at the church last Sunday, Mrs. L. J. Claxton, the president presiding. She read Psalm 24. Mrs. John Claxton led in prayer. Miss Harvey read some W. C. T. U. plans from Miss Anna A. Gordon. The president read a letter from Mrs. Joseph Sprott. The union decided to have Mrs. Deitrick come during her tour in this state in March. Several new names were add ed to the roll. Miss Harvey will repre sent the union at the executive meet ing in Columbia. Rev. and Mrs. G. M. Sexton and family dined with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rhoden last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Derrick and Mr. and Mrs. J. P| Cullum spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Scott recent ly.. Misses Pansy and Nora Derrick, Ola May Scott and Myrtle Salter were guests of Miss Ruth Scott a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Scott and Sym Clark took a business trip to Vau cluse recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Satchcr, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Holsenback, Misses Ruth and Nora McGee, Mrs. Lucy Lee and Jim Herrin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Williams recent ly. Misses Thelma and Mertie Derrick dined with Misses Azilee and Farrah Salter a few days ago. Misses Lever.c Scott and Pansy Perre': s?e: Saturday night with Miss... I^uby and Sara Lott. RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. HARRIET KENNY. Whereas, it has pleased our Heav enly Father to call from us one of our oldest and best loved members, Mrs. Harriet Kenny, we bow in hum ble submission to His divine will and adopt the following resolutions: First, That we, the members of the Johnston W. C. T. U. tender thanks to our Heavenly Father fox the bright Christian life our dear sister lived among us. Second, That we feel deeply our loss, and shall miss the inspiration of her cheerful smile and encouraging words, yet we know the all-wise Father doeth all things well. Third, That we extend our heart felt sympathy to all her loved ones in this bereavement. Fourth, That a copy of these reso lutions be sent to her niece, Mrs. Jas. H. White, thc Palmetto White Rib bon and recorded in the minutes of our society. Mrs. 0. M. Eidson, Mrs. J. L. Smith, Mrs. T. R. Denny. Mrs. Kenny was the beloved aunt of Mrs. James H. White of Johnston and had lived in her home for a number of years. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas, J. C. Huiet of said coun ty and state made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of J. E. Huiet, late of the county of Edgefield state aforesaid, THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite and admonish all singular and kin dred and creditors of the said J. E. Huiet deceased, that they be and ap pear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at my office at Edge field, S. C., on the 21st day of Feb ruary, (1921) . dfter publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have why the said Administration should not be granted. GIVEN under my hand this 7th day of February, Anno Domini, 1921. W. T. KINNAIRD, Probate Judge. important Meeting of Clemson . Men. . All old Clemson men of Edgefield county are urged to attend a mass meeting that will be held in the Court House at 3 p. m., Saturday, February 19th. A county organi zation of Clemson men will be dis cussed and also several other things of vital importance to the welfare of the great Agricultural and Me 'chanical college of our State. Both undergraduates and graduates are urged to be present. (Signed) B. R. TILLMAN. '96. WALTER MAYS, '19. A. L. BRUNSON, '06. A. B. CARWILE. '16. Ode to the Onion. It seems that for years The onion as a subject, In spite of its many tears Has suffered much neglect. From this we .should infer That onions cut no dash, For poets and others did prefer - Just to use them in their hash. Let me whisper in your ears, They are not only good tb "chaw," But the very thing to force tears At the grave of your mother-in-law If onions was the diet of my room mate, And I couldn't otherwise stop him, Up in the air him I'd take A thousand miles and drop him. And when an onion's roasted Its fine for frosted toes, But just to keep you posted You had better hold your nose. They're fine when nicely boiled, And basted over with butter; But onions in butter make you recoil With words not fit to utter. Their strength is something fearful When compared with a beet, And they make your eyes tearful When you prepare them to eat. Their relationship with garlic Must be a brother-in-law too, But if this was made public We would get them in a stew. Now here's health to Mr. Onion, And strength ajjd odor too, I don't need you for a companion, . But my hat off to you. W. S. G. HEATH. Honor Roll of Edgefield High and Graded School. First Grade-Colie George, Wil liam Posey, Milton Quarles, Raymond Quarles, Sallie Anderson, Rhett Powell; 95-100, Lina Jones, Marga ret Mooney, Lovick Smith. Second Grade-George Erwin Can telou, ?Esther Daitch, Helen Deal, William Fuller, Mary Gibson, Martha. Gibson, Hettie Jones, Ruth Kemp, Carroll Kemp, Annie Nicholson, Elizabeth Posey, Azilee Quarles. Third Grade-Helen Dunovant, Ruth Lynch, Joe Reese. Fourth Grade-Janie Edwards, Elizabeth Kemp, Dorothy, Marsh, Clara Morgan, Harry Paul, Carrie Louise Cheatham. Fifth Grade-95-100 George' Ed ward Sheppard, John Nixon; 90-95, Tom Timmerman, Allen Samuel, Maysie Kemp, Emily Talbert. Sixth Grade-95-100, Charlton Talbert; 90-95, Effie Allen Lott, Mar garet Strom, Martha Thurmond, Frances Wells. Seventh Grade - Distinguished Roll, Caroline Hickerson ; Honor roll, Mary Lily Byrd, Elizabeth Timmer man, Albert Rainsford. Eighth Grade-Felicia Mims, Wil lie Mae McCarty. None for Ninth Grade. Tenth Grade - Mitchell Wells, . George Evans. Hold' your head up. Don't be <t grouch, but smile. Things are not what they seem. YONCE & MOONEY. Effects of Constipation. Constipation causes a stoppage of the sewerage system of the body. The poisonous refuse matter that should be carried away is retained in the sys tem and often poisons the blood and causes numerous disorders. No one can afford to neglect his bowels. A dose of Chamberlain's Tablets will affords relief. Avoid drastic cathar tics as they take too much water out of the system and their use it likely . to be followed by constipation. now To 'Jive Quinine To Children; rSDRILINBisthotrade-mark name given to on improved Quinine. It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleas? ant to take and does not disturb the stomach. 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