Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, August 30, 1911, Image 4
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER
Established 1835.
J. L. MIMS,.Editor
TERMS:
One Year...-$1.50
Six Months.-.75
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1911.
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION IN
EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
1,560 COPIES.
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Time well employed is Satin's
deadliest foe, it leaves no opening for
the lurking fiend.-WILCOX.
Begin to plan your exhibits for the
County Fair.
Edgefield must be the best cotton
market in this section of the state this
fall.
It's about time for another homicide
in Aiken county.
The weather man has acted quite
queerly by sending the gale in August.
A good crop of vetch this winter will
eurtail the fertilizer bill next spring.
Doubtless the faithful old family
horse smiles when wind and rain put j
airships and automobiles out of com
mission.
Sugar is higher now than at any time
during the past six years. Thanks to
the trust for waiting till the blackber
ry-lemonade-ice cream-ice tea season
was practically over before raising the
price. When it comes to plain, every
day corlee the sweetin' can be curtailed
as the supply in the pantry runs low.
Those whose circumstances force
them to live chiefly from tin cans and
"store .bought" goods generally will be
pleased to learn that the salmon fishing
season on the Columbia river has ad
vanced far enough to warrant the pre
diction that this will be the largest
pack in twenty years.
Many people view with horror the
flagrant violation of the prohibitory
law in Augusta, and the situation is
very bad there, forgetting that it is
not really much better under the dis
pensary law in Charleston. Vincent
Chicco has for 15 years boasted of his
tiq jr selling on Market street While
prohibition Georgia has an Augusta,
local-option-dispensary South Carolina j
has her Charleston.
Having cut the cotton crop short, the
drought is now affecting the mills.
Several cotton mills of the Piedmont |
have been forced to close down on ac
count of low water in the Tugaloo and
Savannah river. Probably as never
before, people in many parts of South
Carolina have been made to realize
how important a part water plays in
the affairs of the world.
Before the season is well open, cot
ton gin fatalities are being announced,
the first victim in this state being from
Barnwell. Will people never learn
that there is danger and death in the
saws of a gin, and that they will merci
lessly shred human flesh, as well as re
move the delicate fibre from cotton
seed? Those who operate gins should
profit by the unfortnuate experience of
of those who have been injured..
Notwithstanding the fact that the
medical fraternity is practically a unit j
in arriving at the conclusion that but |
few pellagra cases are cured, yet al
ready a remedy guaranteeing a cure is
being advertised. It will not be long
before certain patent medicine manu
facturers, in the hope1 of catching the
unwary and overcredulcus, will add
pellagra to the long list of diseases
that are cured by th eir nostrums.
An Unfortunate Situation.
Now that a heated municipal cam
I?aign is on in Charleston, the ward
heelers of that city are having a high
c ld time. It has been stated upon good
authority that as much as 14 kegs of
beer and other beverages besides are
consumed at some of the ward meet
ings. Surely no right thinking Charles-,
ton people will endorse at the polls men
who are responsible directly or indi
rectly for such a state of affairs.
Charleston does not need a man of that
type for mayor.
Five Homicides in Thirty Days.
Aiken county is surpassing the
bloody record that Saluda had in the
palmy days of the dispensary. For a
time Saluda had a homicide regularly
overy week. Aiken has had five homi
cides in less than a month. Taking it
all in all, is not a sober, orderly, lawa
biding citizenship to be preferred to
profits from liquor selling? Conditions
have wonderfully improved in Edge
field and Saluda counties during the
past five years-every unprejudiced
man will admit this-while Aiken is
going from bad to worse.
County Board Rebels.
There seems to be no end to the
trouble caused by the recent contracts
made for text books by the state board
of education. Seemingly every phase
of the matter was discussed immedi
ately after the announcement of the
sweeping change was made. But now
an entirely new aspect has come up for
consideration, which is the refusal of the
county board of education of Florence
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county to require patrons of the public
; schools to make the changes or adopt
the new books contracted for by the
state board. It is probable that the
Florence county board will be enjoined
from enforcing the resolution annull
ing the action of the state board. The
outcome of the matter will be eagerly
watched.
Combined For Mutual Protection.
The tobacco growers of Virginia and j
I North Carolina, about 60,000 in num-1
! ber, who are allied with the Farmers'
Union, have entered into an iron-clad
agreement not to sell their tobacco un
til a certain price is offered. Wonder j
I if the authorities in Washington will
institute legal proceedings against]
them on the ground that these farmers
have entered into an unlawful trust or
combination? This is a striking instance
in which the force of numbers ls felt
With 60,000 persons indicted in two
states it would be exceedingly difficult
to find juries that would convict the
alleged violators of the law. The cot
te- growers can learn a lesson from
the tobacco farmers by likewise pool
ing their interests.
Rural Police Growing in Favor.
The rural police system seems to be
growing in favor. Very gratifying re- j
suits have been obtained by counties
that have tried the system, which has
caused others to adopt this means of
policing the rural districts. While in j
conversation with the captain of Ai
ken's rural police recently, the writer j
was given several instances in which
disturbances were quelled and arrests
made of violators of the law, who, but
for the presence of these mounted
.officers, would have gone unpunished,
The very presence of such officers,
whose duty it is to constantly patrol
the county, deters the criminal class
and causes the vagrant to seek employ
ment or leave for other fields for loaf
ing.
Give Him Full Co-operation.
It has been announced that begin
ning with the first of September, the
county agents of the farm demonstra
tion work throughout the state will
inaugurate a legume and winter cover j
crop campaign, visiting the individual
farmers at their homes and urging)
them to plant these crops. No more
important work could be planned at
this time, and there is no other county
in the state that needs awakening along
this line more than Edgefield. When
Mr. Lott calls at your home and pre
sents this matter to you face to face,
if he has not already done so, giv j your
fullest sympathy and co-operation. If
farmers begin the planting of winter
legumes under the direction of Mr.
Lott, the time will come when they
will feel deeply grateful to him fe r his
suggestions and counsel.
Encouraged to Do More.
In a well written article on th? first
page of this issue, a correspondent in
referring to the many fields of fin<? corn
that are seen in the Waycross-Elm
wood-McKendree sections gives The
Advertiser credit for this increased in
terest in corn culture. Doubtless
greater credit has been given this
newspaper than should have been ac
corded it, but we are glad to have had
even a small part in bringing the peo
ple generally to realize that in order to
be independent a farmer must first)
grow his cereals at home.
The editor of The Advertiser bas
given much time and effort, as well as
expended a considerable sum of money,
in order to achieve the coveted end,
and the only reward we expect or de
sire is to see real lasting good result
from our efforts along this line. We
feel encouraged to undertake more in
the future for the agricultural interests j
of the county than we have done here
tofore.
A County-Wide Fair.
Some counties in the state have nev
er held a fair, while others have made
an attempt but failed to succeed with
the undertaking. Edgefield has" held
two fairs and both of them were sig
nally successful. Now that the enter
prise has passed the experimental
stage, should not the people of the
county come together and make the
fair this fall one of the very best coun
ty fair.- m the state? It can be done.
If the two fairs that have been held
have stimulated agriculture along all
lines, stock raiding particu'^/iy, which
ho one will question, think of the pos
sibilities that lie within reach if the en
terprise were made county-wide. Un
fortunately, farmers as a class have
not given their full co-operation in the
past, but we have reason to believe
that a greater number will take an ac
tive interest in the fair to be held in
October.
The stockholders of the fair associa
tion have put up the cash for erecting
the buildings and improving the
grounds, being actuated by public
spirited motives rather than by a hope
of personal gain. Furthermore, every
dollar of the amount that has been
made above actual expenses in the past
has been used in improving the proper
ty.Jmaking possible a larger and bet
ter fair the next year. Nothing has
been paid out as dividend on the money
invested. Surely, then, with a splen
did equipment alreadv provided, the
farmers from all sections should come
in and put their shoulders to the wheel,
making the fair of 1911 the best coun
ty fair ever held in the state.
For Sale: One or two well bro
ken Oxen. Apply to
S. Cheatham.
Cleora, S. C.
Full line of tooth brushes, tooth
' powder, pastes, etc. B. Tiiuinons.
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VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS.
(Continued from page 1.)
is the Mistaken idea of planting
more acres than can be properly
preparedand fertilized. We will
schedule to the horse: oats two
acres, corn four acres, wheat two
acres, cotton ten acres at most, peas
j for seed two acres and pea? for hay
? two acres. This is a twenty-acre
farm and at this ratio on almost any
soil in this county or in the state, a
farmer should become well-to-do.
We must of necessity get away
from the idea of large farms, with
our enormous idea of agriculture in
the spring of the yearj with the one
mule and the "scooter" guided in
side the field by one careless, sense
less darkey with one eye on the sun
the other on "de boss" and with an
other of the same faith tripping
up and down the rows with the
smoke fertilizer faintly"descernable"
from the muzzle of a ten cent trum
pet. And then plant the poorest of
seed in 3 inches of earth over 40
acres of poor country, tug, teil and
sweat all for the sake of what Pap
done in old time." There is hardly
any part of the United States where
the soil has been put to the extreme
test with the woeful results equal to
that of the cotton states. To say
it is wrong and ruinous is exprese;
ing it milcjly.
Valuable information is so abun
dant and cheap, that there is np ex
cuse for any man to be in the dark
as to the best and most profitable
methods of procedure in his special
occupation.
Respectfully,
Clark's Hill. S. C. G. D. M.
News From Trenton.
On every side we see the cotton
field white with the staple ready to
be picked. From as many as we
have seen comes the report of a j
short crop. This is no more than we
stated two or three weeks ago. We
are always too ready to boost a |
bright prospect and then when these
hot scorching days come we get
busy to get out a different report.
What do they say now about that |
fourteen million bale crop?
Mr. I. A. Webb has sold his
Holland place to Messrs- Hamp and
Will Merchant of Mt. Willing. We
gladly welcome these prosperous f
farmers of Saluda to our communi
ty.
Dr. S. A. Morrall with his broth
er from Atlanta have gone to the
mountains of North Carolina for a
few days.
Invitations have been received to
the maraiage of Miss Angie Vir
ginia Jernigan, of Port Royal, to
Prof. Frederick Samuel Long. The
ceremony to be solemnized at the
United Church, Port Royal, Sep
tember 5th. Prof.Long better known
by his friends as Fred is one of our]
boys who has endeared himself to
the whole community by his genial
disposition and that happy faculty
of carrying sunshine among his
friends wherever he goes. The com
munity is proud of such a young
man and wishes him much happiness
in marriage.
That bright and popular young
girl, Miss Beryl Harrison, who has
been visiting relatives here will re
turn to her home in Jacksonville
this week, Mies Harrison is very
highly accomplished and has made
a host of friends while here.
Mr. and Mrs. Jabe Ryan will
their little boy "B. J." of Colum
bus, Ga., are visiting Mrs. Corrie]
Ryan.
Filled Baptist Pulpit.
Rev. Geo. P. White filled the
Baptist pulpit Sunday morning,
preaching an excellent sermon.
Summed up in two words, his text
was the Holy Ghost. He began his
discourse by speaking of the fail
ure of so many churches to do the
work for which they were organized.
After close observation he reached
the conclusion that there are two
reasons why churches fail in their
mission: First, because of the very
large per cent of the members who
do nothing, and second because the
few who are really alive and active
are not prepared for their work by
being filled with the Holy Ghost,
not being entirely consecrated to
God's service. Rev. Mr. White
quoted and expounded the scripture
bearing upon this very important
theme, making the discourse inter
esting as well as edifying to the
congregation.
Mr. White is a very, earnest]
sneaker and his manner in the pul-1
pit is both pleasing and effective.
He is doing an excellent work j
among the Baptists of North Au-1
gusta. Mr. White was born and
reared at Johnston and EdgefielcT
county is very proud of his success-1
ful career as a minister.
Death of Mr. Fred Stillwell.
The friends of Mr. Stillwell were
pained to learn of his sudden death
Monday morning. He had been as
sisting the patrons of Harmony
school in remodeling the school
building and after having left to go
to his home died in his buggy of
heart failure. He was one of the
best citizens in that section of the
county. Always generous and public |
spirited, ready to do his part in
whatever was undertaken. Mr. Still
well wa3 a prosperous farmer and
as a member of the Farmerc Union
not'one was more loyal than he. He
was held in high esteem by all who
knew him. Mr. Stillwell's wife died
several years ago.
ASTORE
OF
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DEPARTMENTS.
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JOHNSTON LETTER.
j. (Continued from page 1.)
Jenkins have returned to their
homes in Vidalia, Ga., after a visit
to relatives here.
Miss Elberta Bland is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. George White, in
North Augusta.
Misses Emmie Mitchell and Maud
ind Helen Wright spent last week
in Leesville.
The High School will begin the
Fall session next week.
Miss Maria Hill, of Edgefield has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. John
Mobley.
Miss Annie Cronch visited in
Columbia last week.
Mrs. Bailey, of Ellenton, is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. John
Denhy.
Miss Maud jfc^kerson has return
ed from Savannah, Ga., where she
has been visiting Miss Bessie King.
Miss Clara Sawyer is at home
from Hidenite, N. C.
One of the most attractive resi
dences between Edgefield and John
ston is the home of Mr. F. M. War
ren, which he has recently had im
proved and it now appears in a
beautiful dress of white and green.
The lovely flower garden adds beau
ty to its surroundings.
Mrs. Susie Mobley Latimer is
spending this week in Columbia
with her brother, J. F. Mobley.
From here she will go to Atlanta,
to spend two weeks with her son,
Mr. Hugh Latimer, and frc m there
on to Iowa, where she will make
her home with her son, Rev. Leon
Latimer.
Rev. T. P. Burgess preached his
farewell sermon to his congrega
tion of the Presbyterian church on
Sunday evening. TL services of
the other churches were called in,
and all worshipped at the Presby
terian church. ' It is sincerely re
gretted that Rev. Burgess leaves
this field of labor, for he is greatly
beloved by his flock, and in the
other denominations. He has many
warm friends.
Mrs. Perry, of Lancaster, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. H.
Becham.
Miss Frances Strother is at home
from a stay with relatives in Wal
halla.
Citation.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Edgefield.
By J. D. Allen, Probate Judge:
(Whereas, J. D. Holstein made
suit to me, to grant him Letters of
Administration of the Estate and
effects of William H. Brunson, de
ceased.
These Are Therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and Creditors of the said
William H. Brunson, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held at
Edgefield C. H., S. C., ou the H th
day of Sept. next, after publica
tion hereof, at ll o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this, 20th
day of August, 1911.
J. D. Allen, P. J. E. C.
The season for ice cream and ice
cream freezers is here. Lotus sup
ply you with a freezer-the kind
that does the work quick and satis
factorily.
Stewart & Kernaghan.
: If you want a nice surrey see ours.
. Wilson & Cantelou.
JUE QOR
ian ten years this st
ifield patrons with s
t only of fair profit,
n beyond our own e:
oods with the snap
)d judgement derna
he weaves cotton f
) yet we are showir
h, Bengaline, Satin,
ound the popular thi
less, but 'tis our inti
article for the least i
nd examine the nev^
Respectfully,
CORN
I was never before better able to take
care of your eye glass work than I am at
presant. My stock is complete and of the
best goods and my methods of examina
tion ore the latest. I am here all the
time and can correct anything about your
glasses that may for any reason be un
satisfactory after the work is done. This
fact should appeal to you.
GEORGE F. MIMS, Optician
Edgefield, - - - S.C.
Toilet Articles, Etc.
Ladies, call at Mrs. N. M. Jones'
and see the beautiful line of French
toilet articles that Mrs. W. C.
Hatcher has on hand. Her hair
tonic surpasses anything she has
ever tried before. Mrs. Hatcher
will take your measure for a beauti
ful French corset. She guarantees
a perfect fit. These corsets were
awarded a gold medal at the Lon
don and Paris dress exhibition held
at Earl's Court, London.-Adv. 4-t
LAND FOR SALE;.
The undersigned offers for sale,
on reasonable terms, 265 acres of
land belonging to the estate of
Mrs. C. E. Williams, deceased.
Said land is situate in Moss Town
ship, Edgefield County, and ad
joins lands of Messrs. Milton and
Harbert Walker, Mr. Calliham and
others, and may be cut into tracts
to suit purchasers.
Apply to
Mrs. M. V. Hart,
Executrix, .
Johnston, S. C.
or Messrs. Sheppard Bros.
Edgefield, S. C.
Aug. 30, 3t.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDI"
TORS.
All persons having claims against
the estate of B. W. Bettis, deceas
ed, will present the same duly at
tested to B. E. Nicholson, Attor
ney, or to the undersigned adminis
tratrix, and all persons indebted to
said estate will please make pay
ment to the same.
Mrs. Emma Bettis Mood,
Administratrix.
8-9-4t.
Large assortment of iron and en
ameled beds to select from.
Ramsey & Jones.
Begin now to prepare and plant
your garden. We can supply you
with the celebrated Ferry's seed
that are fresh and will not fail 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.
Let us sell you a refrigerator.
They are a necessity as well as real
luxury in hot weather.
Stewart & Kernaghan.
Biggest stock of harness we have
ever carried. Single and double, all
weights and prices.
Ramsey & Jones.
Try our new perfumery
Blockis-in all of the popular odors.
B. Timmons.
Remember we still sell Rock
Hill, Tyson & Jones, Columbus and
Hackney buggies. Nothing better
on the market for the money.
Ramsey & Jones.
NER STORE
A STORE
OF
MANY
DEPARTMENTS.
;ore has endeavored to delight and
reasonable goods of merit at such
We feel that we have succeeded
xpectations. We are going to sell g|
that fashion dictates and the dur
nds.
'abrics hold their prestige (why
ig lovely silk and wool materials.
Duchess and Corduroys hold a
ngs.Tisnot the aim of this store to
?ntion tO'giveour friends andypa
noney at all times. Come in and
7 fall fabrics and we'll make good
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We hope to be ready
for business by Sept, 1st
Mr. Smtih is now in New
York buying goods. When
we open our doors for
business we feel confi
dent that we can show
the most complete line
of Dry Goods, Notions,
Shoes and Ladies' Ready
to-wear ever brought to
Edgefield. Mr. J. D. May,
Mr. S. 0. Morgan and
Miss Iris Hamilton will
be with us and will be
glad to serve their
friends.
Notice of Opening
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