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OTHSRHD0D..T3E;jBESr 0FJ;PR0 FESSIONS. (Read before the State Conven tion at Springfield, Tenn, by Mrs. W. R. Craig, of Pulaski.) I was surprised when I received Mrs. Holman's letter asking me to prepare a paper on "Motherhood" for the state convention. It was something I had never done-to ap pear before so many people and talk. For awhile I thought some one had been plotting against me some one who knew I was some what related to "the old woman who lived in the shoe," and that through much experience I ought to be able to say something on the subject. You will pardon me if I some times refer to my own life, which was for many years spent in the so ciety of little children. In my he? .t's casket \ are seven jewels. Would you know what they are-six manly sons; and, the set ting is "far above rubies," sweet voung daughter? God gave them to me to keep and guard with ten? derest care until He needs them. "Motherhood is a fearful re sponsibility"-the greatest in life. "The woman may well pause where angels fear to tread." Oh young mother, do you realize that you hold in your arms to-day a priceless bit of clay, a soul to shield from wrong, to right incline, whose little life is linked to yours? "Divine the gift! Oh may thee mold, A heart of truth and honor hold." Some one has said: "'Tis count ed something great to be al queen, and bend a kingdom to a woman's will. To be a mother is soinething better and mort noble still." In our power is the making of nations. Do we appreciate what God requires of us, from the cradle to the end of time? 'Each day a lesson we must teach." When the day is done do we ask ourselves these questions? Have I helped each heart to open wider? Have I inspired each one to better things? Have only pure words fallen from my lips in the presence of ray children? Let us teach our children to be true, sincere, modest, and always thoughtful of others. We must train them in the prac tice of the little observances, the little courtesies that make th? world beautiful; and that, after all, most of our happiness depends on the way we use the little things that lie in our path. Mothers, encourage your children. ' When they have done well, tell ' them so. Let them know that you appreciate the good that is in theu. "Remember that nothing so wins the confidence of the young as the consciousness of being appreciated." And there is no stronger bond of union between parent and child than 1 sympathy." Teach your young j daughter to make you her confidant, < oh, what a safeguard! Let our children have the benefit of the best < that is in us. Every generation should be an improvement on the ' one before. We must educate the ' i.eart for all that is good and pure. ( Young mothers, live with your little children. God gave them to you to train for this and a better and higher life. Leavethem not too much to one who does not and can- ? not feel a mother's interest and love. Remember, impressions made on the 1 young are lasting. You are the sculptor of your child's character. Shall your model be worthy? With God's help, do your work well. We must live before our children the life we would have them live. However good and wise the counsel if we do not follow its teachings, we need not expect better of them. So by our lives we must teach them purity-purity of thought, of speech. Let no impure word fall from your lips that will taint the sweet, innocent mind of your child. One unguarded, impure word often carries with it an influence that is far-reaching. Friends, we know that the influ ence of a sweet, pure, untarnished Christian life lives always. It is felt in the home from one generation to another. You may break, you may shatter the vase, if you will, But the scent of the roses will cling around it still," So will the influence of a sweet, pare, Christian motherhood last. For Sale. House and adjoininglotof 3 acres near public square. Orchard,garden,good well, pastare, barn, baggy hoase and other outbuildings. Hoase piped for acetzlyene gas. For price and terms apply to W. A. Byrdat Edgefield or W. A. Strom, Pleasant Lane, S. C. A big redaction in Coat Suits, at Smith Marsh Co. WHAT SHE WANTED. Tb? Evangelist-My mission In Hf? ls to save young men. Old Oirl on Back Bench-Then save a nice-looking one for me. please. "WHEELS" ARE "HEADGEAR. Tom-Twenty dollars for that sim pie fall hat? You must be crazy! Clara-Well. 1 must say Its going to my bead. GUNS & PISTOLS most every kind if they are the good kind J.P. Sauer & Sons celebrated guns. Repairers of all kinds of guns, etc. V. A. Hemstreet & Bro. Near Ga. R. R. Bank. 655 Broad Auction Sale at Plum Branch. Having sold my farm, I am going to nove to Greenwood and change my oc mpation, so I will sell the following sroperty at auction on Saturday, De :ember the 16th: All farm tools, including some up-to late implements. Set of shop tools consisting of lathe, sellows, anvil, 3 hammers, 1 vice, 2 pair tongs. One cook stove, as good as new, to gether with some household furniture. One two-horse wagon and harness. One top buggy and harness. Two open buggies and harness. One horse colt 18 months old, and 3 moats. 300 bales of hay, , 150 bushels corn and a few hundred bundles of fodder. Attend the sale yourself and telljyour friends about it. J. B, TIMMERMAN. Plum Branch, S. C. Trespass Notice. All persons are hereby warned not to hunt or trespass in any man ner whatsoever upon the lands of the undersigned. The law will be enforced to the fullest extent against all trespassers. Mrs. Emily Johnson, W. F. West. Nov. 14th, UH. For Judge of Probate. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Judge of Pro bate of Edgefield county, to fill the unexpired term of J. D. Allen, de ceased, and pledge my faithful and conscientious efforts to discharge the duties of the office, if elected. William T. Kinnaird. DRESS GOODS. 5 piec3b of unfinished Serges dress goods 52 inches wide. Real value $1.25 per yard, for this week only 98c per yard. Rubenstein, Mgr. Cotton in Yard and at Planta tion. I will insure for $40"per bale at following rates: 6 mos. 16ic per bale, 4 mos. 17c per bale, 8 mos. iee per bale. E. J. Norris. Can Save You Money. We carry a large stock of General Merchan dise, and not being in town our expenses are small, consequently we can make very close prices. When you need heavy groceries or planta tion supplies or dry goods or shoes come to see us. "We wish to to call espec ial attention to our shoes. They were bought close and we will sell close. Shoes for every mem ber of the family, for work or dress Fruits, nuts, candies and holiday goods of all kinds. J. H. REEL One mile weat of Ed gefiel d 1 I N ! ! Tou LOOK FOR ITTER INGS THAN THIS PY0?R5 Start A BANK ACCOUNT For Them NOW v- Copyrith( 1909. HT C. E. Zimmerman Co.-No. Z5'L<R| XkTE HOPE for better things for W our children than we had for ourselves. We hope to protect them from adversity. We hope to shield them from the vicissitudes of the world. Can we do better than to start a bank account for them now? Bank of Edge field Officers1 ?-Sheppard'Pre9 W. W. Adams, Vice Pres. E. J. Miras, Cashier J. H. Allen, Ast Cashier riiV?>f*tr\** J* C' ShePPard? w- w- Adams> J- H- Bouknight,Thos. UireCZOrS H. Rainsford, J. M. Cobb, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, W. E. Prescott. First Shipment Kentueky Horses and Mules We have just received our first shipment of mules and horses for the season. This stock was bought in person by Mr. Wilson athis leisure. In the lot you can find anything you want in driving and saddle horses, also some good brood mares. Would like for you to see the gentle ponies suitable for child's use. Our mules are decidedly the best bunch we ever ship ped. Some extra good large teams among them. The J. Willie Levy Co. ? AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. is ready to fit you out Sir, in Fall Suit, Hat or overcoat. To the ladies our Womens' Ready to-wear Dept. presents the latest Parisian and New York Cr?ations in tailored suits, cloaks, waists, hand-bags and furnishings. When in Augusta use our waiting rooms, make Levy's your headquarters. Davd Slusky ' - " ' < '. >\Q'. ?' ' \ . Ml Wholesale and Retail Roofing Materials; Tin plate, galvanized corrugated iron shingles, rubber roofing, etc* Galvi zed iron c. nice and sheet metal work, skylights, etc. Stoves, ranges, mi tels, tiling, grates, paints, oils, varnishes, etc. 1009 Broad Street Augusta, ' USED UNIVERSALLY COR T IR I GH X^INGXCES WHEN Cortright. Metal Shingles were first introduced (24 years ago) you had some excuse for being sceptical: But now- * If you are sceptical it tan only be because you do not know the facts in the case. They are used today from the Atlantic to the' Pacific for all kinds of buildings, under all conditions. They arc fireproof, stormproof ; never leak and last as long as the building itself without needing repairs.. For further detailed information: apply to' Stewart & Kernaghan Edgefield, S. C. GASOLENE! t Am prepared to furnish you in wholesale or retail quantities, at prices much reduced. WHOLESALE AT OLD DEPOT. RETAIL AT L. E. JACKSON'S STORE. E. S. JOHNSON Edgefield, S. C. Helps the Farmer to Si THE FARMER was worried over themarket | reports. Cotton was rising,. When itreached a certain figure he proposedlto sell The day before it had almost reached his price. What would it bring today? The farmer needed first-hand information st once. He stepped to bis Bell Telephone.. The Long Distance connection with the buyer in a distant city informed him that cotton had leached the top figure, and he sold his crop ar a handsome profit The Universal Bell System enables the producer in semor* rural districts to keep in touch with market conditions without the necessity of leaving home. By the way, have yon a Bell Telephone t SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHI AND TELEGRAPH COMP.