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f 1 Mj Office No -61 ImfiR Residence. No. 17 Wednesday, December 7. ?OCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Mary Ramsey of Grovetown, , Ga., is the guest of Mrs. S. M. Smith >. this week. Mr. H. Hal. Hill of Augusta was a guest in the home of Mr. E. J. Mims last week-end. . . Mr. and Mrs| J. C. Cogburn of Au gusta spent Sunday in Edgefield with Mrs. Lizzie Cogburn. Mrs. M. L. Rae of Charlottesville, Va., is visiting Rev. and Mrs. G. W. M. Taylor at the Methodist parson age. Mr. and Mrs. Maner Lawton left . Monday for Savannah where they will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ives. Mrs. Berta Hill of Augusta attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Bessie Car michael Saturday and remained in Edgefield until Sunday afternoon. Rev; A. T. Allen, Mr. E. J. Norris, Mr. J. P. Nixon and Mr. C. M. Melli * champ are in Greenville attending the State Baptist convention. Mrs. W. L. ?unovant entertained at tea Monday evening very delight fully in'honor of Mr. and Mrs. An drew Bramlert, who will soon leave Edgefield. Mr. J. D. Holstein's friends are de lighted that he continues to im prove. He can now go riding in an antomobile and has also been in his store several times. , Th? December meeting of the Edgefield chapter, U. D. C., will be held at the home of Mrs. P. P. Bla lock, Sr., Tuesday afternoon, Decem ber 13, at 3:30 o'clock. Services in the Methodist church Sunday at 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. G. W. M. Taylor. The public is cor dially invited to these services. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Key spent the week-end in Edgefield with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Key. They left Monday for Jacksonville; Fla., where they will make their home in the future. - ^ The Edgefield Fruit Company so licits your holiday orders for fruits of all kinds and all of the season's table delicacies. Read their adver tisement. Besides giving some very attrac tive prices in staple merchandise, Messrs. Quarles & Timmerman call attention to their large stock of Christmas goods in their advertise ment this week. Miss Royal Peak, accompanied by her friend, Miss Ann Adelle McC?s lan, came down from Greenwood and ? spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. \ and Mrs. J. W. Peak. Monday they j motored to Augusta for the Jay. \ The children of the Episcopal Sun- * day school will give the English 1 Choral service Sunday afternoon, De cember 18. at 6 o'clock. Everybody is cordially invited to attend this beau- \ tiful service. Bishop Co-Adjutor Finlay will '. make his first visitation to Trinity Episcopal church on the morning of December 18th. -*He should be greeted by a large and appreciative ? congregation. ? December 25th would not be 1 Christmas without Fireworks. We ' have a great variety at low prices. . COLLETT DRUG CO. ? ? c Mr. J. W. Reese is back from the "Land of Flowers" and says he does not like Florida less but Edgefield 1 more. A man can make good wages ] down there but it takes it all and ] more too, to live. , The Corner Store has an attractive 1 holiday advertisement this week in \ which suggestions are made to Christ mas shoppers and giving also some ' very low prices on seasonable goods. 1 It will pay you to read Mr. Turner's ] half-page advertisement. A play entitled "Trial of the Rob- : hers" will be given at the Baptist : church during next week by the ! members of the B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Fel- ] tham is assisting the young people with the play which will be given in : the interest of the tithing campaign. Give Her candy for Christmas, a i dainty, appropriate and acceptable j gift. Our line is complete. i COLLETT DRUG CO. William Hughes, Julian Mims, Jr., ind Theodore Arthur were Edge ield's representatives at the Y. M. 2. A. conference for boys in Colum ?ia Friday,. Saturday and Sunday. There were 352 delegates in attend ance from all parts of the state. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. 'Corley gave a beautiful tea party Friday evening, their guests being Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hol stein ,Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bland of Johnston. Mr. Abrom Daitch announces that his sale will continue three more days, three days of great bargain giving. The drawing for the money will take place Saturday at one o'clock. Be on hand with your num ber. Mr. Israel Mukashy states in his advertisement this week that he has many things suitable for Christmas tokens that are useful as well as beautiful, inviting the holiday shop pers to visit his store. Santa Claus will also have a large assortment of Christmas .toys at Mr. Mukashy's store. The Woodmen of the World an nounce in the last issue of their of ficial organ, "The Sovereign Visitor" that they have purchased among oth er bonds $50,000 of the past-indebt edness bonds issued by Edgefield county, which is half of the amount of bonds the county issued last spring. The state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is in session in Batesburg this week. The following ladies will motor to Bates burg this morning to attend the con vention: Mrs. Rv ?L. Marsh, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mrs. Helen Nicholson, Mrs. Mamnie N. Tillman, Mrs. P. M. Fel tham, Mrs. A. T. Samuel, Miss So phie Dobson and Miss Annie De Loach. , Mr. Rubenstein announces some very low prices on dependable mer chandise which should attract the shoppers to his store Friday, Satur day and Monday. The prices he quotes on ladies' suits, cloaks, dress es, boy's clothing and other things should not fail to attract people who need these goods. Read what Mr. Ru benstein says this week in his large advertisement. Messrs. Lyon Brothers announce in j their advertisement in this issue that, comencing next Saturday, they will give a ticket entitling the holder to a chance at three prizes for every dollar spent with them for gasoline, oil, accessories and repairs. The prizes are: 1st, a Ford rear tire; 2nd, 5 gallons of Havoline oil, and 3rd, an inner tube to fit his car. Read what Messrs Lyon Bros. say about award ing these prizes free on Saturday, December 24. Letter From Miss Gaines. The- Advertiser publishes this week an exceedingly interesting letter from Miss Mary Gaines who is teaching in Boise, Idaho. The letter was received for earlier publication and we regret the delay in our office. Miss Gaines is employed by the government to teach soldiers who were wounded in the world war, a very noble and praiseworthy service. She is also as sociate editor of the paper, "Hello, Buddy," which is published by the soldiers. We trust that this talented Edgefield young lady will write every ,veek from the far-away West for The Advertiser. x Bazaar Great Success. The ladies of the Episcopal Guild ire to be congratulated upon the splendid success which they made of ;heir bazaar in the Court House Sat ?rday, the total amount realized from ;he dinner and sale of fancy articles amounting to $140. The dinner they served was easily worth $1, instead )f the small sum of 50 cents, and the many beautiful articles were priced remarkebly cheap. These good ladies who are deeply grateful for the generous patronage accorded the bazaar, have added fresh laurels to their past achievements. Edgefield people always know that when they announce a bazaar it will be ad mirably conducted'in all of its phases. FOR SALE: Frost Proof Cabbage Plants. All varieties. 5,000 for $4.50; 10,000 for $7.50; less than 5,000 ?1.50 per 1,000 f. o. b. Valdosta. KINSEY WHOLESALE PLANT CO., Valdosta, Ga. 12-7- 4tpd. In Stationery we can satisfy the nost fastidious.. Many beautiful packages suitable for Christmas Sifts. , COLLETT DRUG CO. A Tribute. In loving memory, of my . father; A.. Clark Ouzts,. who departed this life December 8, 1917. Oh, how hard we tried to save him, prayers and tears were all in vain; happy angels came and took him from this world of toil and pain. You are not forgotten, Eather, nor will you ever'be as long as life and memory last. We will always think most of the four years just past. Our hearts are sore as time flies on, we miss him more. His loving voice, his welcome face, no one can fill his va cant place. Forget him? No we never will. We loved him then, we love him still. His memory is as fresh today as in the hour he passed' away. Jessie Ouzts Parkman. . Public Sales Monday. Were there no other evidences, one ?ould easily see from the attend ance upon the sale, of land on first Mondays that there is at this time* but little demand for farm lands. People want the land but they haven't/ the wherewith to purchase. Master" J. H. Cantelou sold the following real estate Monday: Farmers Bank vs. J. M. Bryant, 132% acres, bid in by bank for $2, 500. 1 lot in the town, of Trenton, bought by Bank of Trenton for $300. I. K. Heyward vs. J. D. Garren, 232%. acres, bought by Mr. Heyward for $4,500. ' . Federal Land Bank of Columbia vs. H. A. Stack, 360 acres, bought by Johnston Farm Loan Association- for $9,500. Tea Party Given in Honor of Teachers. " Mr. A. S. Tompkins gave a delight-1 fu^ tea party in compliment to the Edgefield teachers Friday evening at the Dixie Highway Hotel. Although his locks are whitening, many of his friends likening him to the inimit able Mark Twain, and his step is not as light and elastic as in the days of yore, yet Mr. Tompkins is youth ful in spirit and will never cease to; find congenial companionship among; young people. Not one of his talent-; ed guests shared 'more fully or more j heartily the spirit bf this very pleas and occasion than did the popular and widely beloved host. Mr. Tompkins' guests were Mr. W. O. Tatum, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. W. M. , Mooney, Miss Emmie Lanham, Miss Mamie Dunovant, Miss Margaret May, Miss Sallie Mae Nicholson, Miss Nell Becham, Miss Caro DesChamps, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tucker and Miss Maria Leech. Mr. Tompkins' daugh ters, Misses Ruth and Mae Tompkins were also members of the party. Capt. and Mrs. Moore, who early in their management of the hotel set a new pace in entertaining, made a ?new record Friday evening by the beautiful manner in which supper was served. Church Play. A play will be given at Colliers Sunday school building on Saturday night, December 17, 1921. Title, "The Trial of the Robbers." Characters: Judge, Mrs.'J. Ma Hol land; Solicitor, Mr. L. B. Hammond; Deft Attorney, Mr. Ed Wills; Sher iff, Mr. E. T. Miller, Jr.; Clerk, Mr. Tom Adams; Defendants, Miss Mary Carroll and Mr. Martin" McKie. Witnesses Mr. Colgate __ _'_ Mr. Roy Harling. Mr. Rc?s_Mr. W. B. Mathis Mrs. Brown __ Miss Sarah Hammond Mr. Non-tither __ Mr. Edgar Miller. Jury: Dr. J. N. Crafton, Messrs. T. E. Miller, Sr., Frank Adams, Guy Miller, J. N. Crafton, Jr., Earl Ham mond; Misses Fannie Wells and Le nore Carr, Mamie Mathis, and Lizzie Hammond; Mesdames J. N*. Opafton, Jr., and Linnie Mae Carr. Comments by the pastor, Rev. W. R. Barnes after the play. The public is cordially invited. No admission. Give Him something to smoke. We have Gift Boxes of Cigars and Cigar ettes. COLLETT DRUG CO. -Pretty Hats Make Good Christmas Presents. We are running a $1.00 sale in Winter Hats. Also a few beautiful Patterns for much less than cost. Buy one of these hand some hats for your daugh ter. She will appreciate it. Yours for a Happy Christmas. j ? Norris Millinery Co. Johnston, S. C. ti Being right up to tho minute in goods, service and prices-that's a habit of this stor?. On this circular are a few instances, that cannot help but in terest you. We believe in offering good goods at the lowest possible prices just at the time when the need for the goods is greatest. This being our policy, our customers need not wait till the season is nearly gone to get the right kind of prices. \ We know your needs. We look ahead. We buy right. COME IN AND LET US SHOW YOU Men's Overalls_89c Men's Dress Shirts_98c Men's Work Shirts_'_^_ 59c Ladies' Voile Waists_98c Children's Sweaters_50c Coats ?50-yd. Spool Cotton_05c Men's4 Heavy Flannel Shirts_$1.39 One lot Hand Bags and Suit Cases_$1.00 One lot Large Dinner Plates_15c 10-qt. Galvanized Buckets_25c Wood Rolling Pins_15c Heavy Japanned Fire Shovels_15c Guaranteed Alarm Clocks_$1.25 "Big Ben" Alarm Clocks_" __ $3.48 Ladies' Hose_10c Children's Hose_10c Men's Half Hose_'__ 10c Towels _._10c Chambray, per yard_-10c Sheeting, per yard_*_10c Outing, per yard_10c Calico," per yard_10c Plaid Homespun, per yard_10c Curtain Scrim, per yard _.-10c Best quality Cheviots, per yard _'_ - 19c 36-inch Percale, per yard_19c Good quality 9-4 Sheeting, per yd. - 39c Pepperell 9-4 Bleached Sheeting_55c One lot of Thermos Bott! JJ and Thermos Lunch Kits at ONE-HALF Price 10 Per Cent Reduction on Our Entire Stock of Stan Brand, Solid Leather Shoes We Have a Large and Complete Stock of Christmas Goods Toys of all kinds. Dolls, Fire Works, Wagons, Velocipedes, Scooters, Coasters, Jiffy Kars, Vases, Stationery, Cake Plates, Serving Trays, Toilet Sets. Shaving Stands, Comb and Brush Sets, Manicure Sets, Holiday Gift Boxes, Fancy Box Handkerchiefs; Holiday Box Paper, Books, Cards, Bibles, Testaments, etc. Full Line of Candies, Fruits, Nuts, Etc. EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA Quarles & Timmerman VSAXY It Takes Courage. / Some one has sent us a copy of the Quitman Free Press's "If Takes 'Courage," editorial, requesting that it again be given : "Stop talking hard times. "Quit gathering in knots on the street corners and telling everybody you never saw anything like it. "Don't be a crepe hanger. "Any cheap skate can be a good winner, but it ?takes courage and grit and faith to be a good loser. "Have we got grit or will we lie down? "When we talk hard times we absolutely destroy business. We de IN MAKING UP YC we are headquarters 1 and Fancy Candies and I now on hand and will ha\ We carry a large stocl Cigars. Why not give y Remember we carry s Let us supply your table. Our stock of Heavy a ply you with Celery, Cra If we have not what i Let Us 1 stroy confidence and courage. The time and energy spent in wailing could be used to advantage in trying to find a market for the farm prod ucts or in doing something else to help the situation. .'Let's be good losers. Let's have courage and cheerfulness-sign man ual of a manly soul."-Augusta Chronicle. The lucky number at our drawing last Saturday was 829 which was held by Lusher G. Quarles, Jr., who was presented with an inner tube for his car free. It pays to trade with us. YONGE & MOONEY. ?UR CHRISTMAS ORDEJ br all of the Tropical Fruits, 1 lome-Made Candies. We aire re shipments coming by expr?s k of Chewing and Smoking To our friend a box of cigars for C ielect NORFOLK Oysters ar nd Fancy GROCERIES is coi nberries and all of the table c /ou want we will take pleasure lave Your Holiday eld Fm Your Christmas Orders. We not only solicit your Christmas orders for Fancy and Heavy Gro ceries but we have already in stock, and will add to it every day, a large supply of fresh fruits, raisins, nuts, candies and all of the season's table delicacies. Drop in and place your holiday or ders with us. They will receive our personal attention, guaranteeing satisfaction. J. D. KEMP & COMPANY. FOR SALE: One 1919 Ford Tour ing car at $150, in good condition. 12-7-1 LYON BROS. RS bear in mind that STuts, Raisins and Plain :ady have a large stock s. ' v* baacco and alljgrades of Ihristmas? id Fresh FISH on ice. mplete, and we can sup lelicacies of the season. s in getting it for you Orders lit Co. m i