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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1835. ?WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1911. Office, No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Mr. A. A. Glover spent several days in Columbia last-week. Mr. J. P. Ouzts made a business trip to Atlanta last week. Names are coming in for the Wo man's Missionary Institute, April 24-25. Let all societies do likewise. The Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, all held ser vices on Sunday morning in their] respective churches. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ramsey of Augusta are guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jones. Maj. R. S'. Anderson' returned to Washington Sunday to remain throughout the extra session of con gress. J For the best * assortment of shoes oxfords, slippers just from the manufacturers, go to Rives Bros. Adv, Mr. J. C. Whatley, of North Au-| gusta, has been spending several days in Edgefield with friends. Miss Marion Dobson has returned from a very pleasant visit to her brother, Mr. Charles R. Dobson, of Atlanta. Miss Sophie Dobson met her in Augusta Monday. Dr. G. A. Bigham of Cooper, Ga-, is visiting his sister, Mrs. W. M. Holston. Dr. Bigham has been in ill health for some time but is j now improving. We have the Stetson and other I good makes at reasonable price. Write us for one. F. G. MER TINS, Augusta, Ga. The number of coupon clippers has increased tremendously in the) county-we mean free voting cou pons'. At the present rate of increase of circulation, it will be only a short | time before it will be difficult to I find a home in the county in which you will not find The Advertiser | making its weekly visits. Mr. Geo. F. Minas is in Atlanta with his friend Mr. Paul W. Gib son for a few days. Mr. Gibson is to be married to a very talented yoong woman in Rome, G:... on April 6th. We sell HartSchaftners and Marx Clothes the best made write us for a suit, F. G. MERTLNS, Augusta,) Ga. That indefatigable worker, Miss Weinana Mathis, has won the hand some chafing dish that was awarded by Messrs. W. E. Lynch <fc Co. to the contestant who secured the greatest number of subscriptions between the 22nd of M?rch and the 1st of April. The Advertiser has been req nested to announce that religious service will be conducted at Horn's Creek church next Sunday morning at ll o'clock by Col. F. N. K. Bailey. The college boys have organized a first-class team and are doing good practice work. Very soon some challenges will be extended and the Edgefield people will have the op portunity of witnessing some good ball. .We'll bet on the "C I. boys. For 'Sale: Four-horse power gasoline engine and threshing ma chine, practically new; also a com plete saw mill, consisting of saw, engine, bcKler, carts and cows. Ap ply to H. H.Hill, Edgefield, S. C Some people could not withstand the temptation of selling their cot ton seed last fall at 50 cents per bushel, and are pow looking for seed to plant. Not only will they have to pay double the price, but the seed they buy will probably not be as good as the seed that were sold to the mill. The delegates who attended the | State Sunday School Convention in Spartanburg came back frill of en thusiasm over the great assemblage. Miss Ellen Dunovaut gave a most interesting account of her trip at the Presbyterian Sunday school on Sunday morning. For Sale: Having sold my plan tation, I am offering for sale, at a bargain, one brood mare, one young 3-year-old horse, and one young mule. Also, vehicles, agricultural implements, ?fee. \ W, J. Gaines, 4-6-'ll. Trenton, S. C. ? Mrs. Beauregard Timmons turned home from Knowlton's firmary in Columbia on Sunday night. She was accompanied by Mr. Timmons who went down on Sun day morning to join her in Colum bia. Her many friends will be glad to know that she is much improved and we hope will soon be entirely restored to health and strength. Wanted: At once; orders, for delivery next week, for a few bush els of the famous '"Moneymaker" Irish potatoes for seed. Grown in North Carolina mountains. $1.50 j per bushel. R. G. Shannonhouse. Mrs. August Kohn was the guest of Mrs. J. D. Holstein while in Edgefield. Large assortment of iron and en ameled beds to select from. Ramsey & Jones. Mrs. Eulie Brooks of Columbia w?l the guest of Mrs. F. F. Mose ly and Mrs. J. G. Tompkins this week. Mrs. Sturkey of Ridge Spring is spending several days with her uncle. Capt. D. S. DuBose. Don't you need a new summer buggy robe. We have a new lot in. Ramsey <fc Jones. Mr. W. A. Hart tells of the new spring arrives at his store this week. Read what he has to say in his ad vertisement. Large shipment of matting just received. New and attractive de signs. Ramsey & Jones. The Corner Store calls the atten tion of the ladies to the many new fabrics that are now on display at this popular swe. The merits of the famous R. & G. corsets are also set forth in the new advertisement of the Corner Store. Ladies, you cannot afford to miss reading what Mr. Turner has to Bay. Biggest stock of harness we have ever carried. Single and double, all weights and prices. Ramsey & Jones. Dr. S. C. Mitchell brought Mrs. Mitchell over from Columbia with him last Saturday. While here they were guests of Prof. and Mrs. J. K. Breedin. Mrs. Mitchell was a daugh ter of the lamented Dr. John A. Broadus. Large assortment of art squares and rugs to match. The ladies are cordially invited tc inspect them. Rt'nsey & Jones. Ladies you should miss seeing nothing we show in the millinery parlor throughout the week. We have provided the things newest in woman's head wear. The Corner Store. We sall the celebrated Babcock buggies and carriages. They never fail to give satisfaction. Ramsey & Jones. Begin now to prepare and plant your garden. We can supply you with the celebrated Ferry'., seed that are fresh and will not i ail to germinate under proper conditions. We have a-large stock of paints for inside and outside work in white and all the colors. Full supply of oils, varnish and painter's supplies of all kinds. B. Timmons. Remember we still sell Rock Hill, Tyson & Jones, Columbus and Hackney buggies. Nothiug better on the market for the money. Ramsey & Jones. The Paint and Powder Club of Augusta, will be in Edgefield in the near future and give one of their theatricals "The Private Secretary" for the benefit of the 'Episcopal church of our town. Mrs. James Boatwright of Mo netta was the guest of Mrs. Lj nch this week, having come over to Edgefield to attend the D. of C. meeting. When in need of farm wagons try an Old Hickory or White Hick ory. They have stood the test on Edgefield roads for many years. Ramsey & Jones. ? Lost: ^Thursday afternoon either in college or between the Baptist church and the college, a gold pen cil with pin attached, ruby setting in end. Finder will please leave at The Adven iser office. Land For Sale: I will sell my place known as the old Moss place contair.ng 200 acres, more or less. Terras cash. Apply to Mrs. C. E. Williams, Cleora, S. C. Your attention is directed to the advertisement of Mr Israel Mukashy in this issue', in which he calls your attention to his new Easter goods. Notice: Those who ordered pigs from me will please write me, sta ting sex. I lost my list. S. B. Marsh, Trenton, S. C. Great Educational Rally. The great county educational rally will be held on the S. C. C. I. campus, Friday, April, the 14th. Already letters have come in from every section of the county indicat ing that the rally will be a great success. The county board of educa tion has authorized the closing of the public schools on that day so that teachers, students and patrons can be present at the rally Dr. Burts and state superintend ent Swearingen of Columbia have been invited to make the principal addresses. The following parties have also been invited to make five minutes speeches: Hon. J C Shep pard, Dr. J M. Rushton, Dr. D A J. Bell, Prof. G F Long, Mr. Geo. Scott, Prof. G E Lever, Prof. Cur ry and Col. F N K Bailey. Athletic sports have been arrang ed and it is expected that students from the public schools all over the county will take partf Mr. Ira W. Williams and Prof. Barrett will speak in the afternoon on the corn movement. Senator J B R Tillman I has written of his sympathy and ! while not to promise an address has ^expressed his hope to be present. Clarks Hill Farmers Planting Cotton and Plowing Corn. Fruit Slightly Injured. Farmers are pushing right ahead with their work.fThe earth is turned into little brown ridges everywhere. Some are planting cotton, and plow ing corn, still others are fixing tip land for cantaloupes and tomatoes, as Clark's Hill has a trucking in dustry. Mr. Wadley Rich has a beautiful field of garden peas in full bloom, so he will soon be shipping, this de licious vegetable. The recent cold snaps haVe in jured the fruit to some extent, es pecially on the lower ridges. Work begins on eur new school building this morning. We are using one of the state plans. It is being built by Mr. J. G. McKie of Meriwether. Yesterday, our pastor, Rev. P. B. Lanham, made a very strong appeal for home and foreign missions. It is near the close of the fiscal year and both of these boards are still in debt. A number of visitors worship ped with us, among them were Mr. and Mrs. Dan McKie, Mr. Griffin, of Augusta and Misses Spiers, Scott and Taylor of the Fork. Mr. Fouche of Ninety Six is spending the week end with his son, Mr. Ed Fouche. Miss Ellie Rich who has been ill for so many weeks, is at last able to be among her friends again. She spent several days of last week with her sisters, Mesdames Ryan and Middleton. Mrs. Leggett who has been con fined to the house for the past few weeks is at last able to be out. She was also among the worshippers at church on yesterday. The body of Col. Jas. H. Tillman will be interred in Clark's Hill cemetery to-morrow. New Barber Arrived. I desire to notify the public that I have just employed a first-class white barber who will now have charge of my shop on the corner. His work is strictly first-class and the shop will be conducted in a manner that ladies and children can call any hour in the day. No drink ing or profane language will be tolerated on the premises at any time. T. E. Strom. NOTICE. There will be a meeting of the Farmers Union No. 222, at Harmo ny Friday the 7th inst., at 3:30 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. We will have several speakers on rotation of crops, and on other important subjects, by our most talented speakers. "vy. S. Marsh, Pres. Kicked by a Mad Horse. Samuel J ?ireh, of Beetown, Wis., had a most narrow escape from losing his leg, as no doctor could heal the frightful sore that develop ed, but at last Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it completely. Its the greatest healer of ulcers, burns, boils, eczema, scalds, cuts, corns, cold-sores, bruises and piles on earth. Try it. 25c at Penn <fc Hol stein, W E Lynch & Co., B Tim mons. Midnight in The Ozarks. and yet sleepless Hiram Scranton, of Clay City, 111., coughed. He was in the mountains on the advice of five doctors who said he had con sum ntion, but found no help in the climate, and started home. Hearing of Dr. King's New Discovery, he began to use it, "I believe it saved my life," he writes for it made a new man of me, so that I can now do good work again. For all lung diseases, coughs, colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup, whooping cough hay fever, hemorrhages, hoarseness or quinsy, its the best known reme dy. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bot tle free. Guaranteed by Penn & Holstein, W E Lynch & Co., B Timmons. Card of Thanks. I herewith desire to heartily and, sincerely thank all the neighbors and friends for their unparalleled and multitudinous kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of my beloved son. Most truly yours, Mrs. Catherine Hughey. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHARTER. By virtue of authority of the com mission issued to us by the Secreta ry of State, we will open books of subscription to the capital stock of Long Cane Telephone Company at the residence of J. H . Cogburn near Meeting Street in Edgefield County, South Carolina, on Saturday, April 8th, 1911, aMwelvc o'clock noon, and will do such other things as are necessary in the organization of such corporation. J. li. Cogburn, J. K, Allen, B. E. Sawyer, Board of Corpoi ators. April 3, 1911. EGGS FOR HATCHING. I desire to notify the public that I have eggs for hatchieg from the purest breed of Plymouth Rocks. Also a pen of pure Brown Leghorns. Can furnish eggs 15 for $1.00. My chickens are absolutely pure breed. Very fine new cock recently pur chased at high price. Leave orders at The Advertiser office. Victor Heath, Edgefield, S. C. Vann & Leppard's Sale. Beg' jning Friday morning Messsrs Y .na is Leppard, prominent mer hants of Trenton, wiH begin a bargain sale that will last for ten days. As shown by its full page ad vertisement in this issue, this popu lar, firm will offer some unprece dented bargains. Every line in the store is included in this, special, bar gain-giving sale. It means much to (the shopping public to thavo pi ices reduced so low on staple merchan dise right on the threshold of spring. The store will be closed to day and to-morrow in order to ena ble the manager of the sale to re mark the stock. Surely after read ing the big advertisement and learning of the great bargains no one will have to be urged to go to Vann & Leppard's. Card of Thanks. Editor The Advertiser: Please allow me through your columns to thank my friends and relatives (for the kindness which they have shown me in the loss of my house and its contents by fire. I really do net know how to express how grateful I am to the good people for what they have done for me and my fam ily. Again I wish to express my sincere thanks. W. E. Ouzts. Waa Prize of Inestimable Value. Wo are informed through our Parksville correspondent that one of The Advertiser's fair contes tants, Miss Fannie Joe Strom, whose friendship we prize very highly,' has won a prize of far greater value than a $4#0 piano. Indeed a whole warehouse full of grand pianos is not to be compared to the value of a life partner such as our young friend John Quarles. Mr. Ouzts Sustained Heavy Loss. Wednesday afternoon last Mr. W. E. Ouzts' residence was destroy ed by fire. The presumption is that it caught from sparks that were blown from the fire-place. Mr. and Mrs. Ouzts wer? both away when the house caught, consequently all of the contents were burned except a few things that were removed frt?ra tke kitchen. As there was no insurance on either the building or contents, the loss is very heavy. NOTICE. Stove flues must be of brick and briok laid fiat and not on edge. Fol lowing clause is now put on all poli cies except brick stores. ^ -E. J. Norris. In consideration of the reduced rate at which this policy is issued, it is warranted by ? the assured that the building described in this poli cy contains no brick-on-edge, tile, cement or metal flue; and it is fur ther warranted that no such flue shall be erected during the term of this policy. If this warranty is violated in any particular, this poli cy shall be null and void. Ramsey & dones' Locals. Attention is directed to the busi ness locals of Messrs. Ramsey & Jones in this issue calling attention to their very full stock ia all lines. Tb is popular firm makes large pur chases dire?t from the manufactur en: and is in a position to make very reasonable prices. Messrs. Ramsey & ?Jones have just received two cars of furniture, one car of Hackney buggies and one car of Hackney wagons. Call to see them when in nesd of anything thfey car ry in stock. Defghtful Occasion. The Daughters of the Confedera cy held tba most delightful of many similar meetings on Tuesday after noon. Tbi Presbyterian manse was found to le most splendidly adapted to the occasion, and was full of lovely and happy women all daugh ters and,' grand-daughters of the Confederacy. The program was opened with a "Medley pf Southern Airs," piano solo by Mrs. J. L. Mims, followed by a wei) written and beautifully read papir on "Shiloh" by Mrs. Susan B, Hill. The auxiliary chapter made up^of a bevy of fresh and beautiful young girls 'sang "Just before tty battle, mother, Mrs. Italie Brooks, of Columbia, of the M. C. Butler cbap -n interesting paper on her Columbia, and expressed president ter read work in her pride in being a daughter of old Edgefielc, Now the hour which had been thj anticipation of all the Daughter had arrived, and Mrs. Augustlohn,presidentof the South Carolina Division D. of C. was in troduced by Mrs. J. D. Holstein, president of the Edgefield chapter. Mrs. Eihn is charming and beauti ful andlier address was full of en thusiast for the cause, and many praotieil suggestions were given. Her presence was a great insriration to the cyeral chapters present, in cludini a number from Batcsburg, Johnston. Ridge Spring, Columbia, Monetn and a multitude from Edge field. The program closed with the state fifing, "Carolina" by the aux iliary./ Refreshments were served in the spacic is dining room, consisting of a sala;; course, ice tea and fruit panol Death of Mr. Hughey. After suffering foirseveral months from cancer, Mr. James Cleveland Hughey passed away Wednesday afternoon last. The' burial took place Thursday at the Seigler bu rial ground, the funeral being con ducted by Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, as sisted by Rev. O. N. Rountree. Mr. Hughey was in his 26th year, in the prime of young manhood. At times during his illness he suf fered excruciatingly but bore it with a patient and heroic spirit. Mr. Hughey realized some days before the end came that his case was hop.? less and became fully reconciled, stating that if it were the Lord's will to call him he was ready and willing to go. This assurance and entire submission is now a great source of consolation,to loved ones who are left. Mr. Hughey was a member of Rehoboth church. Mr. Hughey is survived by his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Luther E. White and Kittie Lou Hugh ey, and two brothers, J. D. and W. B. Hughey. Both of Edge field's Institutions are Prosperous.? The stockholders of the two local banks held their annual meeting Thursday and the statements lha,t have been issued show that both in stitutions have experienced a very profitable year. The Bank of Edgjfield has wi cap ital of $57,400.00, deposits of $213-, 773,62,loan:3 aggregating $239,878. 62, and up to this time owes noth ing for money borrowed. The bank's net earnings for the year were over 14 per cent., 8 per cent, of which will be paid at once to the stockholders, and the balance was passed to surplus account, which amounts now to more than $23,000. The officers of the Bank of Edge 6eld are: J. C. Sheppard, president; W. W. Adams, vice-president; E. J. Mims, Cashier; J. H. Allen, assist ant "cashier. The directors are: J. C. Sheppard, W. W. Adams, J._H. Bouknight, Thos. H. Rainsford, J. M. Cobb, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller and W. E. Prescott. The capitaHtock of the Farmers' Bank is $58*000.00, andNits surplus md undivided profits amount to over $55.000. The bank has de posits of $199,633.63, and loans ag gregating $270,210.21. < The net earnings for the past year were $10, [546.33, being more than 18 per ?ertt. A dividend of 10 per cent, ivas ordered paid to the stockholders ind the remainder of the net profiti wa.s passed to the surplus. The fol1 owing are the officers of the Farmers' Bank:. A. E. Padg et, president; Thos. H. Rainsford, rice-president; W. H. Harling, Dashier; W. A. Byrd, assistant jashier. The board of directors is ?omposed of W. F. Roath, S. B. Mays, C. A. Wells, C. P. DeVore, T. H. Rainsford, E. H. Folk, A. E. Padgett, W. B. Penn, and W. H. j Harling. The contract has bee? awarded For remodeling the building of the Farmers/ Bank. About the first of May the bank will move into the itore recently vacated by Lyon & Jo., arid the old building will be ;urned over to the contractor. When jompleted, the new building will se modern in all of its appointments ind will be a decided -ornament to ;he town.-The State. Vir. R. L. Dunovant Lost Heavily In the burning of his residence ibout noon on Thursday last Mr. R. L. Dunovant sustained a very ?eavy loss, ranging from $1,500 to &2,000. The roof caught from a ipark from the stove flue, and as ;he wind was blowing so furiously ;he flames soon spread over the en- j iirerpof, making it impossible to save the building. Practically all if the furniture, clothing, etc., were ilso destroyed. Mr. Dunovant hacl ;he building insured for $1,000 and lad $500 on his furniture, but this ?overed only about half of the ac tual loss. It is his purpose to rebuild cf >nce on the same site, erecting a J wo-storv building.1 ? Its double strength ii cuts thepffcebill 9i in two; Its superior quality gives it a value double 0? its price. ff -- ?? THE REILY TAYLOR CO. |^ ^JNEWORLE^ Coroner's Notice. Anyone needing my services as joroner can reach me by telephone, | >r any message left with Mr. W. H. Powell at Edgefield will be prompt y sent to me. J. Erve Holmes, Coroner E. Co. \ The Last The Best. It has been generally con?^d?d ? that the lyceum entertainment of last Friday night ranked easily among the best of the kind ever given in Edgefield. Manager L. S. Kernaghan is to be congratulated upon the splendid success that he has made of the course, and we trust that he will arrange for an other series-of attractions for next season. Should Attend Rally. The great subscription contest will close on Saturday, April 15th, the day after the grand educational rally which is to be- held at Edge field on Friday, the 15th. The con testants cun attend the rally and see scores of persons whom they have previously been unable to call upon. Several of the fair contestants have stated that they have already plan ed to attend the rally on the col. lege campus. BANKRUPT SALE. . By virtue of an order ot W. W. Wil liams, Ref,., and the power invested in me as trustee of the bankrupt estate ot J. Rubenstein, I will offer for sale at public auction at Edgefield, Si\C.f on the 6th day of April ?911 at 12 a. j m., all of the merchandise stock of [goods, fixtures, etc., of said bankrupt, the same to be sold in bulk. Terms of sale, cash. E. J. Norris, Trustee. ATTENTION, HORSEMEN! I My handsome saddle bred I stallion, "Dandy Denmark" will make shoet spring sea son at my farm near Clark's Hill. Mares sent will have g best of care but not respon % sible for accidents. Terms: H Twenty dollars to insure. I JAS. H. GARRET. IQ Photographs. Miss Eliza Minis" is carrying on thc Photograph business of Mr. R. H. Mims, at his Residence. The latest city styles and tine work eruar-^ anteed. NOTICE^ Notice is hereby given, that pur suant to authority obtained from the Secretary of State, we the un dersigned Board of Corporators will open books of subscriptions to the capital stock of the "Edgefield Canning Factory," on Saturday the 8th day of the present month, at the office of Mr. M. P. Wells, over The Bank of Edgefield, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day; and said books will remain open at said place until 4 o'clock p. m. of same day. .All persons interested in the or ganization of the Edgefield Canning Factory, will please call at said of fice, at the time above mentioned, and make their subscription to the capital stock of said Company. J. U. Rives,, L. T. May, M. P. Wells. Edgefield, S. C., April 4, 'll. Interest and Enthusiasm In crease. The time is growing short. Only ten days before the contest closes. The interest and enthusiasm in crease with each, passing day. All of the contestants who Work are going to receive a valuable^pVize but only one can win the piano. Who will it be? Steam Lannttry Notice. My patrons are requested to leave their Laundry at Jas. E? Hart's old stand, with Mr. M. A. Parks. Work sent on Tuesdays and return ed Saturdays. First-class work guaranteed. Respectfully, JAMES E. HAKT. 4-5-11. I was never before better able to toke care of your eye' glass {work than I am at present. My stock if complete, ^^ST^V-.. an<l os* the Lest JSfcJjl^^JBfe goods, and mylH Jg methods cf examitj^Pp^T^L nation are the lat^^ ?pj^est. I am here all toe time and can cor rect anything about your glasses that may for any reason be unsat isfactory after the work is done. This fact should appeal to you. GEORGE F. MIMS, Optician Edgefield, - - - S.C j STANDING* OF CONTESTANTS TO APRIL 5th. Winona Mathis Robbie Jones Louise Lyon Fannie Joe Strom Martha Dorn Lucile Whatley Mary Emma Byrd Alma Hammond Addie Stephens Lila DeLaughter Lena Lanham Maggie McDaniel Mrs. Claud A. Parks Mattie E. ?hea'tham Nellie Bodie Votes - 158,200 66,265 28,065 ?fi. 175 J ???? 16812601 34,945 156,650, 130,850 93,600 33,700 144,025 168,900 12,585 I Respectfully, American Music Co., Contest Mgrg. By Royal V. Bidez, resident Mgr. They never need repairs, never need any attention in fact except aa ; occasional coat of paint. They're Fireproof-Stormproof and suitable for all kinds of buildings. \ For further detailed information apply to " Stewart & Kernaghan Has Narrow Escape From Surgeon's Knife Mrs. Martin, a reproduction of whose likeness appears above, lives at 151 Broad street, New Haven, Conn. 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It saved my life the doctors had given me up.' We are agents for Cooper" Discovery, the medicine- wi complished sp much for Mrs. tin. It has made a wonderful in all parts of the country.-(] & Holstein.) \