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I. L, MIMS,_..Editor. ?. --- Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at the postof?ce at Edgefield S. C. Nb eummunications will be pub ?teaed unless accompanied by the ?writer's name. Card of Thanks, Obi Caries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, October 18. The State Fair. Notwithstanding the fact that money does not even grow on "bush es" now, where it grew on "gigantic trees" several years ago, yet the at tendance upon the State Fair in Co lumbia next week should be large, -and especially should every farmer attend who possibly can do so. The agricultural interests of our state need stimulating, need the infusing of new life and the adoption of new ideas, new more than ever before and that is what the state fair is held for, primarily. Of course there is the gay and merrymaking side to those who seek a good t.me, but all who attend with a desire to get real profit from a day spent at the fair can get their mon ey's worth. As the railroads offer re duced rates, one can spend a day at the fair at a very small cost and we trust that Edgefield county will be well represented. The livestock and poultry exhibits alone will be worth tiie cost, to say nothing of the field crops and new farm machinery. If possible spend one day at the State Fair next week. * * * * Begin Fight on Boll Weevil. While the yield in some sections has been very disappointing, yet the cotton that will be made by many . farmers in Edgefield county this year should cause our farmers to take courage and double their reso lution for another year. It has been demonstrated that cotton can be grown at profit at the present price dS. the staple. Some farmers are making ? bale to the acre and others are making a half and three-fourths of a bale, ?which, with the price double what it used to be, is about as much as was made before the boll weevil reached this county. Several farmers have told us that they are convinced that they can make cotton under boll weevil con ditions and that they are determined to make a crop of cotton next year. That is the spirit needed in this cris is-a determination to overcome ob stacles. It is not probable that the South will ever again see cheap cot ton, and with the assurance that cot ton will command a good price far mers can afford to give the special attention to cotton that is required under the new conditions. No farmer 'can grow cotton profitably again in the old way. The preparation must be more thorough, the planting must be early, the fertilization must be heavy and applied at the right time and the cultivation must be rapid, this, together with poisoning the weevils, will, under ordinary condi tions, insure a very good yield of cot -ton. But farmers should begin now to .?ght the weevils. Every cotton stalk in Edgefield county should be turn ^ed under with a two-horse plow just as soon as all cotton has been pick ed, leaving practically nothing for the weevils to feed upon until they go into winter quarters. This de :stroying of their food will cause them at least to go into hibernation in a weakened condition, which should result in a larger destruction from cold. Edgefield is an agricultural coun fty and after a trial of three years under boll weevil conditions we see no reason why our farmers should give up. On the contrary, we believe that cotton can be grown at a profit, if the old way of growing cotton is abandoned. Let's double our reso lution for 1923 and BEGIN NOW to prepare for growing cotton next year. Business in the South Again on the Upgrade. Washington, D. C., October 17. "Business in the South is again on the upgrade," says Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern Railway Company, in his annual report which has just been made public. "The output of the mills and fac tories has been steadily increasing during the past few months," the re port continues. "An outstanding fea :ure has been the operation of the cotton mills, a happy contrast with the ' strike-ridden cotton manufac turing centers of the East, "In July, 1922, according to fig ures compiled by the United States Census. Bureau, 96.97 per cent of the spindles in mills in the cotton producing states were active, while in other states the percentage of ac tive spindles was only 78.53. During that month th? average active spin dle hours in the South was 250 com pared with 145 in other states. In the twelve months ended July 31, 1922, the mills in the cotton produc ing states consumed 3,733,147 bales, which compares with a consumption of 2,178,767 bales by mills in the other states. "The more favorable conditions for the cotton manufacturing indus try in the South are reflected not only in operating statistics but also in the record of new mill construc tion. During the same twelve months, according to the Census Bureau re ports, there was a net increase of 245,831 spindles in Southern mills and a net increase in only 79,627 spindles in mills in states "outside of the South. A survey of new mills un der construction or in prospect indi cates a continuation of the tendency shown by these figures. "There has been unusual activity in the provision of new business and residential structures, as well as in the construction of improved high ways." Rev. F. A. Weaver Urges Col ored People to Remain Mr. Editor: Please allow me spac'i in your pa per to say a few words about this great unrest among our people. There is a great exodus from this Southland which in tim e means de struction of farms, livestock, break ing of bank, destruction of the in dustries, and churches throughout this country and finally a- great de struction of the people who are go ing away in pursuit of an easy liv ing. It may be well to stand still a while and see the salvation of God. Let down your bucket where you are. I am reminded of an eagle thal was very hungry. He darted down tc earth and caught a weasel and soar ed , away up high rejoicing over his [prey; in a very short while he was seen coming to earth again fastei than he went up, he was dead. Thc weasel had drawn all of the blood from the eagle, so he went awaj empty and came back the same. I think the best people of bot! races should form some plan anc hand out to help and encourage thc people to stay on the farms. If this exodus continues this Southland wiL soon be as a barren wilderness. I would like to speak of the church we have organized in Edgefield, thc 'place called Buncombe. We arc building but not completed. We are asking all of our friends to help us. We feel very grateful to our manj white friends for what they have done for us and wish to thank them, those in Edgefield and Johnston, M?ny thanks to the many colored friends and the Mt. Canaan associa tion for their help. The Lord loveth the cheerful giver. We want to pay for land and church in the next few months. FOR OVER 40 YEARS HAUL'S CATARRH MEDICINE has been used successfully in the treatment of Catarrh. HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE con sists of an Ointment which Quickly Relieves by local application, and the Internal Medicine, a Tonic, which acts through '.:he Blood on the Mucous Sur faces, thus reducing the inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. HAMBONES MEDITATIONS TALK BOUT A "PEACEFUL .SMOKE" Rur YwON' BE PEACEFUL EP YOU GITS HOLT ONE DEM SE-6ARS LAK WHUT PE STO-KEEPUH 6 IMME WEN AH PAtP 'IM UP YlSTlPDY.'.' /~<\ Cwrffht 19X1 by MeCw. N?W(W>M Syrxlk*ta on Farms Yours for the cause, F. A. WEAVER. r. Adarns-Vance. Meriwether, Oct. 16.-The ol Baptist church at Clark's Hill wi the scene of a pretty marriage whe Miss Katherine Adams became tl bride of John- W. Vance, October ! It was just 35 years since her p; rents stood in the same place and i the same hour, to pledge their lifi long troth. Stately palms with sol ferns made a green background fe the Southern smilax, which climbe to the tall ceiling and fell in graci ful sprays from the windows an circled the columns to the floo: Pedestals holding circles of pin lighted candies and floor baskets fil ed with pink carnations and ferr stood on each side of the flowe: arched entrances to the alta: Promptly at 10 o'clock Mendel: sohn's wedding march was rendere for the entrance of the bridal part: which was led by the ushers, Dr. ? B. Adams, Ulyss Hines, John Min rik and Sam Adams. They were fo lowed by the matrons of honor, Me; dames Hugh M. Adams, Eugene Ac ams, and John W. Adams, with thei husbands, the bride's brothers. Ne> came the maids, Misses Eugeni Middleton, Winnie Davis Smith an Margarite Perrie, attended by Fran Adams, F. L. Middleton and Ludio1 Adams. The couples separated at th vestibule entrance to the two aisle: coming singly to the altar. Next er tered the maid of - honor, Miss Ell Mays of Greenwood. Little Margarc Gambrell was flower girl and carrie on her arm a silver basket of pin snapdragons. She walkjed just i front of the bride, who entered wit her uncle, who gave her in marriag? The bridegroom, with his best mai Robb Luke, went up the opposit aisle, preceded by little Bob Adam: ? who bore the ring under a spray o orange blossoms on a white satin pi! 1 low. Before the ceremony a program o music was given by Tom Perrin o the piano, accompanied by Mrs. Eu ' genia Luke Gumbert on -ne violir During the beautiful ring ceremonj performed by the Rev. Leon Press ley of the A. R. P. church, soft melc 1 dies were played. The bride was handsome in a sts 1 lish suit of blue duvetyn, with coila ' of mole, the same tone being carrie ' out in hat and gloves and shoes. Th blouse worn with this suit was es 5 pecially beautiful, of white crep 5 and baby Irish lace. : Immediately after the ceremony ; ? wedding breakfast was served a ? "Bon Haven," home of the bride' 1 parents. The color tone of pink atti white was artistically carried out ii t floral decorations of the giftroom I living room and dining rooms. Th bride's table, seating the bridal par ? ty of 21, was lighted by pink candle I in silver holders. Adorning the cen ter was the brides' cake. The thir< L tier symbolized the happy occasioi ! by the tiny bride and bridegroom un ! der a floral canopy and the weddin? ! bell. Pink streamers fell from th? , center chandelier to the place cards r single sweet peas, i Amid a shower of rice and gooc , wishes of friends Mr. and Mrs Vance left for a short wedding jour j ney to Washington, after whict they will be at home to their friends in Carlisle, Penn, where Mr. Vane? 1 holds a responsible government po: ' ition. Mrs. Vance is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams of Meriweth er. She is a young girl of unusual charm and popularity, and hei friends regret that her marriage will take her away. Jury for Second Week. J. F. Black, Trenton. J. Z. Cartledge, Moss. W. M. Wright, Johnston. ' J. W. Bailey, Talbert. J. H. Bledsoe, Meeting Street. R. J. Rutland, Ward. D. C. Bussey, Collins. W. D. Cheatham, Collier. C. M. Clark, Ward. R. E. Morgan, Edgefield. H. G. Bunch, Meriwether. W. M. Ransom, Meeting Street. O. W. Wright, Pickens. J. G. Berry, Pickens. W. T. Dorn, Collier. S. A. Brunson, Edgefield. W. E. Morgan, Talbert. G. E. Morris, Johnston. Geo. T. Rearden, Moss. J. M. Prescott, Collins. L. H. Hamilton, Blocker. B. L. Stevens, Meeting Street. W. A. Rawl, Pickens. R. C. Griffis, Moss. F. C. Black, Trenton. W. M. Seigler, Jr., Moss. R. D. Seigler, Talbert. L. C. Eidson, Trenton. A. A. DeLaughter, Meriwether. L. S. Ybnce, Ward. J. F. Talbert, Collins. T. C. Carver, Johnston. W. L. Timmerman, Wise. B. B. Ergle, Johnston. W. W. Miller, Collier. J. E. Strom, Talbert. The Si\\ YOU WILL NO' m YOU |?j Princess Corsets g? Prices are down to where ?gj corsets. Regular and ho; ?gj of these articles. m WE ALS ?Paper White Narcissus, ] tmlbs are strictly fresh ste THE ?< Program of Union Meeting of First Division at Berea Church, October 28 and 29. . 10:45-Devotions, by Moderator. 11:00-A iWeilcomej from Berea by J. T. Grims. 11:05-Response from J. M. Bell ll :10-Organization. 11:15-Report of Churches. 11:30-1st Query, Are We Ac complishing the Good We Should j by Our Union Meetings? If not, How Can We Improve?-O. Sheppard, J. B. Matthews, R. T. Strom and Frank Byrd. 12:00-How Can We Increase Our Church Atendance?-Rev. P. B. Lanham, M. B. Byrd, J. L. Mims and P. W Cheatham. Adjournment for Dinner. Afternoon Service. 2:15-Brief Song Service. 2:30-Prayer by S. N." Timmer man. 2:45-3rd Query, Problems of Country Churches in Securing Pas tors. Whit Harling, Ed Callison, J. M. Witt, Pierce Timmerman. 3:15-4th Query, Some of the Greatest Evils of the Day. J. T. Grif fig O. Sheppard, W. E. Harling and John Reynolds. Sunday Morning 11:00 Sunday School Talks by J. I H. Cantelou and S. A. Brunson. 11:30-Sermon by Rev. A. T. Al-' |len, Rev. Mr. Mangum, alternate. Adjourn for Dinner. Afternoon Session. 2:30-Brief Song Service. 2:35-Talks by Representatives of W. M. U. 3:15-Address by E. C. Asbell. Union Meeting of Third Divi sion to Meet with Bethle hem Church, Clark's Hill, S. C. The union meeting of the third di vision will meet with the Bethlehem church at Clark's Hill, October 28 and 29, 1922. 11:00-Devotional by Moderator. 11:30 Roll Call and reports from churches. Query No. 1.-How we may know our duty to others. J. C. Harvley, J. G. McKie. Query No. 2.-How far are we responsible for others? G. W. Bus sey, Jr., John Hughey. 1:00-Adjournment for dinner. Query No. 3.-Should we or God use the pruning knife in our church es? J. W. Johnson, J. C. Morgan. Query No. 4.-The value of Co operation in church work. Dr. W. G. Blackwell, S. T. Adams. Address-Miss Azile Wofford, field secretary W. M. U. Address-Rev. A. T. Allen, Pastor First Baptist church, Edgefield. For Committee. Sunday. Sunday School in regular order. 11:30-Missionary sermon by in vited guest. 12:30 Adjournment for dinner. Query No. 5.-How can we make our Sunday School worship a real joy?T. G. Talbert. Song Service . by invite d guest. H. E. BUNCH, , For committe. FOR SALE: One nice oak bed room suit for $30; also four porch rockers, all for $5. See them at the home of Mr. J. W. Morgan. C. M. MELLICHAMP. We can supply farmers with seed wheat, Texas, Appier and Fulghum oats at reasonable prices. EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO. th Sense h Sense r NEED YOUR HORSE MAKE A PURCHASE % Brassieres in Couti] Prices 35c. to $2.35 you want them to be. Front se support styles in the brassier O CARRY THE R. & G. C Double and Single Hyacinths )ck, and will be sure to bloom i ORNER 5 Union Meeting Second Divi sion at Antioch Saturday and Sunday. October 28 and 29. Saturday morning has been given to the Woman's Missionary Union for a division meeting, but all the men of the second division will be expected to be present, as parts of the programme will be for everybody. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:30, as some of the speakers are expecting to be at the third division union at Clark's Hill in the afternoon. The morning programme is as fol lows, Mrs. Prescott Lyon in charge: Devotion, Mrs. Lyon. Address, Miss Azile Wofford, field agent of Woman's Missionary Union. Music. Address, Rev. A. T. Ailen, pastor of First Baptist church of Edgefield. (Mr. Allen is especially anxious to meet the men who are representatives from all the churches in the second division on this occasion.) Reports from each Woman's Mission ary Union, Sunbeam Band, G. A. and < Y. W. A. in the division. Each leader is expected to be present with a report Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, Sunbeam leader, Mrs. A. T. Allen, Y. W. A. leader for the association, and Mrs. J. L. Mirna will be present and will talk on the various phases of the Missionary work. Come early to the Saturday morning meeting or you will miss something good. Saturday Afternoon. 1st Query: Some of the Hinderances to the Success of the Union Meetings Charles Jones, Tom Williams, H. H. Sanders. 2d Query: Exposition of Scripture, Matthew 28:20-L. R. Brunson, M. W. Carpenter, S. B. Mays. Sunday services to be provided for later. Tribute to Mrs. David Temples Mrs. David Temples was a very young woman and a beloved member of the Philippi Baptist church and the Adult Bible class of which the writer was the teacher. Mrs. Temples had come with her husband from Southeast Georgia, and was the mother of three small children, one but a few hours old. She will be gieatly missed, by her family and friends, for she was a good Christian and a loyal friend, a. loving wife and mother. God knows best, and while is with her Saviour in that happy we will miss her we know that she land where sorrow and sighing are never known. Mrs. Temples died the 22nd of September at her home near Philip pi. Why should we weep when this loved .one is at rest? In the bosom of Jesus supreme. The mansions of glory prepared for the blest, Are her home and her heavenly dream. She is waiting for her loved ones in the glorious Edenland, Which lies beyond the sunset of this life. Farewell, my husband dear, farewell, Adieu, farewell to thee. My friends and loved ones farewell to you. A loving friend, MARY E. CULLUM. Notice. All persons indebted to the estate of J. M. Gay, deceased, are hereby requested to make payment of same to the undersigned, administratrix, and all persons holding claims against his estate will present same to me properly sworn to. SALLIE GAY, Administratrix. ?m. ? Horse SENSE WHEN OF 1 ? Silk Brocade and back lace styles in es. See window display :ORSET -assorted colors. These f taken proper care of. ?TORE Mr. J. C. Whatley Makes Ap peal for Law Enforcement. Editor Advertiser: Please allow me space in your col umns to make some explanations to many of your readers in Edgefield county and elsewhere. In 1921 Gov Cooper appointed Ernest L. Scott of North Augusta, State constable with out compensations Mr. Scott gave, and is still giving excellent service in preventing lawlessness and running down bootleggers, capturing and de stroying stills. His efficient work has so impressed the people that he is getting numerous requests from va rious sections of Aiken and Edgefield counties , to go into these parts and capture stills and law breakers. I would say to those good people, who are sending these requests, by word and by letter, that Mr. Scott gets nothing for this work, that he is a poor young man and cannot afford to make distant raids without finan cial aid from some source. His car is now broken down and his finances too low to keep it in condition for these far-away raids. If some way could be provided by which he could be helped to bear the expense of this work, he would make it very hot for. these lawbreaker . s in Aiken and Edgefield counties, for he is a strong, fearless, persistent officer. Sentiment in North Augusta is not very strong against whiskey and he has not had any financial help from here. If societies could be formed by the good ladies of these various sections, offering rewards for the capture of stills and persons hand ling whiskey, it would be an incen tive to Mr. Scott and others to break down this lawless element, which if not checked will have a depressing effect on our churches and Sunday schools, to say nothing of the damn ing influence on the rising genera tion. J. C.. WHATLEY. 452 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, S. C. Hyacinth, Narcissus, Daffodil, Chi nese Lily bulbs for planting. COLLETT DRUG CO. LOW INSURANCE RATES. 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