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Office, No. 61. Residence, No. 17. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1911 H LOCAL AND M H PERSONAL. H 4> ?j? 4* 4* Only*eleven more shopping: days hefore Christmas. Mr. J. R. Tompkins has opened a wood yard and can fill orders for wood or coal. See his announce ment in this issue. If you would truly enjoy the ap proaching holic?*y season plan to make others happy. The personal property of the es tate of Fred Stillwell will be sold at his late residence next Wednes day. Mr.,and Mrs. Ralph Winn, ac companied by their little son, were among- the visitors in Edgefield Tuesday. , . Mrs. James W. Thompson of Southport, N. C., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Kate D. Butler. The Advertiser doesn't bet on horse races, but is betting long odds on the election of Mr. Kinnaird next Tuesday. Mr. Joseph Hughes, of Abbe ville, accompanied by his bride, is visiting his brother, Mr. J. Chal mers Hughes. Mr. Albert Lyon is at home from the Augusta hospital, and while not altogether well he is steadily improving. See what is said in our big full page Christmas advertisement inl this issue about givinganice piece of glass ware free. Come to our store to see Santa Clau s. W. M. & J. T. Ouzts Co. at Ouztsville. The Advertiser household is grate ful to Mr. James T. Ouzts of Elm wood for some very fine collards and a large bag of sweet potatoes. It is not yet too late to sow wheat. As a matter of economy, to say nothing of the superior quality of home-ground flour, it pays to sow wheat. It will be easy to solve the ho days shopping problem if the a vertisements that appear on on pages this week are carefully read. Miss Kel lah Fair is visiting her j brother, Mr. Warren Fair, in Beech Island. Before returning! she will go to Atlanta to visit Mr. J. Frank Fair. Miss Louise Lyon has been forced to close the Red Hill school on ac count of the preva'mce of whoop ing cough in the community. She will reopen the school on the first Monday in January. Assisted by the patrons, Miss Mattie Lyon who is teaching the Long Branch school will give a box party at the school house Friday night of this week in order to raise fonds for the purpose of improving the building. Mt. Orlando Sheppard was elect ed vice-president of the State Bap- j tilt convention which was held in j Greenwood last week. The conven tion will meet in Abbeville next ! year. The regular quarterly statements of the Bank of Trenton and the Bank of Edgefield are published in this issue in response to the call from the state bank examiner. Both institutions are in a very prosp?rons condition. The Grand Lodge, A. F. M., is in session in Charleston this week. The Grove lodge is being represent-1 ed by Mr. J. L. Reams, and Con cordia lodge by W. E. Lott, 0. Sheppard, O. B. Anderson, B. E. nicholson, and L. T. May. Who are the folks who are hard est hit by the slump in cotton prices this year? Are they the folks who have become interested in scientific j farming, who have learned to make j their cotton on fewer acred, and have become intended in improved methods of growing corn and rais ing stock, and in diversified farm ing generally? Or are they the folks whik have ridiculed all scientific! knowledge as "book farming" and kept in the old rat, swearing by j nothing but cotton and commercial fertilizers?-The Progressive "Far mer. Sixteen-Page Paper. The Advertiser is a day late this week, but when you see the paper you will know the reason why. We send out 16 pages all-borae-pnnt this week, which is theJargest all home-print paper ever issued from an Edgeiield office. Rev. John Lake Coming. Rev. E. T. Snuggs who is one of Rev. John Lake's co-laborers in China, stated Sunday that Mr. and Mrs. Lake will sail from China for America about the middle of Feb ruary. They will probably visit Edgefield the latter part of March or early in April. Honor Roll. The following pupils of the Red Hill school were on the honor roll last month: Pearl -Quakes, J. T. Littlejohn, Charlie Bell Littlejohn, Mae Stone, Preston Bussey. Will Mova to Georgia. Mr. S. Cheatham is going to sell cut, "lock, stock and barrel," and n.ove to Georgia. He announces this week that he will hold *n auc tion sale about the middle of Janu ary in order to convert his belong ings into cash, this being preferable to packing up and moving. Mr. Cheatham bis purchased a valuable farm near Swaiuesboro, Ga., a sta tion on the Georgia and Florida railroad about 75 miles below Au gusta. Edgefield county will give up Mr. Cheatham and his estimable family with reluctance. First Sermon Sunday Morning. The Advertiser has been inform ed that Rev. J. R. Walker, Rev. L. D. Gillespie's successor, will ar rive Thursday and will preach his first sermon in the Methodist church Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Walker is held in very high esteem in the South Carolina conference, having for the past three years serv ed the Second Methodist church of Greenville as pastor. A very cor dial welcome awaits him from the people here of every faith and or der." We trust that, like the other ministers of the town, Rev. Mr. Walker will be the pastor of the entire community. Poor Girls. The poorest girls in the world are those who have never been taught to work. Independent pa rents have petted them:, they have been taught to despise labor, and depend upon others for a living and are perfectly helpless. If misfortune comes upon their friends, as it of ten does, their case is hopeless. The most forlorn and miserable women on earth belong to this class, lt be longs to parents to protect their daughters from this deplorable con dition. They do them a great wrong if they neglect it. Every daughter should be taught to earn her own living. The rich as well as the poor require this training. The wheel of fortune rolls swiftly around-the rich are very likely to become poor, and the poor rich. Still to labor is no disadvantage to the rich and is indispensable to the poor. Well-to do parents must educate their daughters to work; no reform is more imperative than this.-Seleot ed. What Could She Expect? David had accompanied his moth er to church and he noticed she dropped a penny into the contribu tion plate. On the way home his mother found fault with the ser mon. "Well, mamma," said the little fellow, "what could you expect for a cent?"-Chicago News. $25.00 and up, suits made to or der, from the best imported all wool goods. Write to F. G. MER TINS, Augusta, Ga. Big stock of framed pictures. Come in to see them. B. TlMMONS. Men's silk Sox for Xmas pres ents, at Smith Marsh Co. Have you seen our new line of Ginghams. Smith Marsh Co. Cranberry sauce for the turkey dinner. B. TlMMON'S. Send your combings to Mrs. W. C. Hatcher, Tebou street, Way cross, Ga. Smith-Brisco Shoes for men. Smith Marsh Co. For Rent For 1912. Will rent in whole or in part. 1660 acres, 18 mule farm, 3 miles from Thomson, fronting on Geor gia railroad; large 8-room colonial residence, 5-room cottage, 12 tenant houses, barns, outbuildings suitable for cotton, grain, or other crop; bearing finit and pecan trees. Au gusta train stops daily in front of place. Will sell 9 mules and 1 horse to any one desiring to rent. W. K. Miller, Augusta, Ga., or George C. Tutt, Thomson, Ga. Death of Mr. W. M. Vann. Death has no sting to such a man as Mr. Vann. His life-daily walk and conversation-was a constant and persistent effort to follow in the footsteps of the Saviour whom he served. Gentle, modest, reserved and retiring in manner he doubtless was not as widely known or as ful ly appreciated as he should have been. The county had no truer, no nobler, no more exemplary citizen than he. In the home, in the com munity, and in his church, Mr. Vann's death has left a vacancy that can not be filled. This good man is survived by his devoted wife who before her mar riage was Miss Ida Day. , New Advertisements. S II Manget-Edison phono graphs*. Holland Bros-Pianos and or gans. Lott-Walker Co-Ready for holi day shoppers. W M & J T Ouzts Co-Christ mas opening. . Hubenstein, Manager-Stock re- 1 duction sale. B Timmons-Everything for the Yuletide. Penn & Holstein-Holiday stock ready. W T Reel-Christmas goods. W A Hart-Special clothing sale. J R Tompkins-Wood and coal. C W Watson-Ready for Santa Claus. Ramsey & Jones-Wedding and Christmas presents. Dorn & Mims-Clothing reduc ed, useful presents. J M Wise & Son-Big stock for Christmas shoppers. The Corner Store-Especially at tractive features for Christmas. Graniteville Mfg. Co -Will buy cotton at Augusta prices. W E Lynch & Co-Gift makers opportunity. Wilson ?fcCantelou-Buggies and harness. Edgefield Mercantile Co-Well supplied in all departments. S Cheatham-Auction sale. Isreal Mukashy-Special prices on Christmas merchandise. Geo. F. Mims-Talk on fitting (glasses. Auditor J R Timmerman Sched ule of appointments. Another Bright Boy Writes Let ter From School. Dear Mr. Mims: I enjoyed read ing the other two letters of Flat Rock school, so I have decided to write too. I am one of Flat Rock's number and am 12 years old. Hike to go to school, but have to hustle around these short days to get to school in time. I study late at night after my home work is finished, to keep up with my studies. We love our teach er very much and believe she loves ns. We have recently added anoth er room to our house for the as sistant teacher. We have about fifty pupils in all. Our school will close the twenty-first for the Christmas holidays. Look out rabbits I Miss Yarn's music pupils gave a recital Friday afternoon at the .home of Mr. O. O. Timmerman. Mr. P. H. BuSsey attended the Baptist state convention in Green ' wood. Mrs. Mattie Kenrick and Miss Annie Mae Shelton spent a few days in Sweetwater section this week. A number of ladies from onr neighborhood expect to attend the jubilee meetings in Edgefield Sun day and Monday. The Sunbeam Band of Red Oak Grove expect to have an entertain ment Christmas. Modoc, S. C. Reader. NOTICE. I desire to notify my friends that I am now in Angosta with the large dry goods firm, Burton-Taylor Wise Co., where I shall be pleased to serve them. When in Angnsta do not fail to call on me. Special atten tion given to mail orders. Your patronage will be appreciated. J. T.Bryan. Senator Tillman Returns. Washington, Dec. 12.-Senator S. R. Tillman left Washington for lis home at Trenton tonight. While apparently very much recovered in ?ealth compared to his condition a ihort time ago, the senator sudden- J y decided that he wanted to go lome, accordingly he hurriedly >acked and began the trip to South karolina. Has a New Reputation. There was a time when the peo ple of Edgefield had a reputation ror being somewhat lacking in hcs jitality or indifferent to visitors vho attended publio gatherings at his place. Whether the charge was rue or not in years gone by we leed not say, but this much is cer ain now, there is no town in South karolina that receives its guests nore cordially or dispenses hospi ality more lavishly than Edgefield loes in this day and generation. And Upside Down at That "Where / does this train stop ?ext?" asked the nervous traveler >n an uncertain railway. "Well, boss," replied the porter, 'dar's three washouts aa some bad ;rack right along here, and she's liable to stop mos' any place most my minute."-Washington Star. Union Meeting. Program of the first division un ion meeting of the Edgefield Bap tist association which meets with the Berea church on the fifth Sun day in December and Saturday be fore: Saturday morning lia. m.-De votional exercises led by the mod erator. 11:30-Miscellaneous business. 11:45 Verbal reports from the churches and Sunday schools, after the enrollment of delegales. 1st Query-Explain the parable of the barren fig tree. Dr. Jeffries and Rev. G. H. Burton. 2nd Query-Is the pulpit losing its power? O. Sheppard, R. T. Strom A. S. Tompkins. 3rd Query-After a series of re vival meetings does the congrega tion of your church diminish at least temporarily? If so why and the remedy. S. N. Tiramerman, M. B. Byrd, P. R. Wates 4th Query-The inflex influence of missions. Dr. Jeffries, Col. F. N. K. Bailey. 5th Query-Can a Christian be absolutely positive that he is saved, if so state reasons. James Strom, Prof. Curry, J. L. Mims. 6th Query-Do members of fra ternities feel more bound to one an other than Christians if so why? 0. Sheppard, W. B. Cogbarn, J. L. Mims. 7th Query-How can the Baptist Courier be placed in every home in the Edgefield association? A. S. Tompkins, N. M. Jones, F. N. K. Bailey. Sunday a. m.-Devotional exer cises led by S. N. Tiramerman. 10:30-Addresses by J. L. Mims, F. N. KVBailey, Dr. M. D. Jeffries. 11:00 a. m.--Missionary sermon by Rev. G. H. Burton. Afternoon Sunday school mass meeting. Speak ers to be provided. Rives As the Christmas til opened up suitable for displayed as fast as poi KID GLOVES-Ne All the new styles in Men's and boy's Chi Ladies' embroidered Men's and boy's line Linen drawn work, Zephyr scarfs and ca Buster Brown silk ai Ladies' felt fur top Mens' house or bed I Another shipment oi Our rule is never to our ladies' coat suits at For the remainder o: The largest and best for us, that is to be fou solid leather. Make o Ri ECQS?OEEIJZ?S I Tine pa?y Ka&fa?i Fresh shipment of Levering's coffees. Try them and you would be pleased with quality and price. * B. Tim mons. 1 Try our "Hero" ground coffee it will go almost twice as far as the ordinary; B. Timmons. Holeproof sox 6 pair for ?1.50 in Christmas fancy boxes, guaranteed for 6 months. Write F. G. MER I TINS, Augusta, Ga. lJI!i!!tllllllllllllllItII!v-:-vv:i!!lllli:!inilllllllll!Li New Photograph | = Galery | lam now prepared to take pho tographs of all kinds, and respect fully solicit the patronage of the people. Special attention given to groups and outdoor work My prices are very reasonable. Gallery open Tuesday, Wednes day, Thursday and Saturday from ll till 5 o'clock. D. O'HARA, I NORRIS BUILDING = ? ^iiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim-H^H'Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii; Personal Property Sale The following personal property belonging to the estate of the late Fred Stillwell will be sold at public outcry at his late residence on Wed nesday, December 20th, commen cing at 10 o'clock a. m. One pair of fine mules. One horse. One two-horse wagon and harness, as good as new. One rubber tire buggy and har ness. One buggy pole and set double harness. Household and kitchen furniture. Several hogs, including two large hogs ready for butchering. Lot farm implements, including plows, harrows, planters and grain drills. Fodder and corn from 1911 crops. Terms cash. W. W. Satcher, J. R. Stillwell, Administrators. Brothers Getting ? For Christmas nes are approaching we are now .gi useful Christmas presents which ar isible. w stock in tan, brown and blacks for i ladies neckwear for Xmas presents, ?stmas cravats. and plain linen handkerchiefs, n handkerchiefs, all prices, all styles, tpes. id lisle hose, suitable for Christmas p slippers. room slippers. ! ladies' 16 button white canvas shoes carry over goods from season to seasc ? and less than cost. f the season oar millinery must go at selection of standard manufacturers i md in the country, and every pair w ur store your headquarters. Yours to ves Brothe alis ww? ty Bmg*o tte fr;i>iri sEtore .ci w&?2es?in? g PoiiYd?r made 2 C??&ss o5 T^?a^ Beautiful assortment of sterl: silver, new and unique design? ?elect from. Prices very reas able. , RAMSKY & JoNE?l A complete line of Gents- Nc wear. Smith Marsh Cc We are showing the prettiest] sortment of cut glass that we ever shown. Come to us for wedding presents. RAMSEY & JONE] Messaline Petticoats, at Smith Marsh For Sale: One good milk calf about two weeks old. App| Geo. F. Mil For Rent: The Harrison four miles from Edgefield, two-horse farm. Apply to D. T Gn| Just received a beautiful \i} Side Jabots. Smith Marsh Ye sportsmen come to us foi shotguns and shells. Ramsey & * A few Furs and Muffs, will a big reduction. . Smith Marsh Try our breakfast and ! tea for ice tea. B. Timi There is no syrup better thai Blue Ribbbon and Georgia syrup. B. Timi Large shipment of matt inj I received. New and attractive j signs. Ramsey & J<? $2.50 Mertins special hats, and plain. Write to F. G. TINS, Augusta, Ga. $10.00 blue serge, or fancy! for boys, all wool $5.50. Wri| ?. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. Ready Biting articles in and e arriving daily and $1 warranted. ?resents. m, io the remainder of ; sacrifice prices. nake in shoes made up ar ra nt ed to represent serve, TS