Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, January 10, 1912, Page FOUR, Image 4
Established 1835.
J. I. HIMS,.Editor
Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $1.50 per year
in advance.
Entered as second class matter at
the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C.
No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Cards of Thanhs, Obituaries, Resolu
tions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
The Largest Circulation in Edgefield
County.
WEDNESEAY, JAN. 10, 1912
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We are all excited by the love of
praise, and it is the noblest spirits
that feel it most.-CICERO.
Who said Edgefield needs an ice fac
tory?
Gen-1 i of the General Assembly,
as few : .. iaws as possible, please.
Amor- the new laws let there be one
maki 2 in possible for the governor
to ev- Kecutive clemency without
thecorcnrrerice of a majority of the
pardon boprd.
The kind words concerning The Ad
vertiser as a newspaper and as an ad
vertising medium that have come from
several sources since the holidays en
courage the management to undertake
greater things for the paper during the
year that lies before us.
About the only business that zero
weather facilitates is that of the
"wireless" operator. On Monday when
the mercury itself had almost become
solidified in many sections of the coun
try an operator in Key West, Fla.,
picked up a message sent out by a
steamer on the Pacific, an estimated
distance of 3,300 miles.
The most gratifying news of the
new year, so far as Edgefield county
is concerned, is that her finances are in
excellent shape, there being but little
old or past indebtedness now outstand
ing in any form. Next year, if not
- " this, the annual levy for county ex
penses can be very materially reduced.
While some are urging farmers to
curtail the production ol' cotton, let
others petition Dame Fashion to issue
a decree lengthening and broadening
"milady's" skirts, thereby increasing
the demand for cotton goods. What
can be expected as long as a dozen
yards will supply a wardrobe?
Somebody Has Erred.
Who is at fault, the jurors who con
vict, the judges who sentence or the
governor who pardons? The pardoning
of 325 prisoners *> om the penitentiary
during the past year indicates that
there is something wrong somewhere.
Either the jurors err in making so
many convictions, or the judges are
imposing too severe sentences, or the
governor is too lax in the exercise of
the pardoning power. No one would
be so unreasonable as to take the posi
tion that every person who is commit
ted to the penitentiary should serve the
full sentence of the court Sickness^or
after-discovered evidence or some oth
er cause justifies the pardoning or pa
roling of some prisoners; but, on the
other hand, the wholesale turning loose
of criminals upon society is extremely
unwise, and should be condemed by
right-thinking people.
Subordinate Cotton to Other Crops.
This p'an and that is being suggest
ed for bringing about a curtail
ment of the cotton acreage for 1912,
but The Advertiser is of the opinion
that this is a matter in which each
farmer must work out his own . finan
cial salvation. No stereotyped, iron
clad plan or system, or percentage of
reduction, can be made to apply to all
farms alike. Conditions, such as char
acter of land, the question of labor, fi
nancial ability of the farmer, differ
and must be met and dealt with in a
way that seems best to the one who
has the problem or situation in hand.
The questions of curtailed produc
tion and better control of the price
would solve themselves were each far
mer, in so far as his circumstances
warrant, to raise all household and
farm necessities at home and then de
vote the remainder of his farm to cot
ton. This suggestion is a simple one
and can be put into practice, toa great
er or leas extent, "accordingjto circum
stances, by every farmer in the cotton
belt
In the aggregate the curtailment
would be large, and the ability to hold
cotton from the market next fall till a
satisfactory price was offered would be
wonderfully increased.
Con Contest Not Frozen.
Don't think The Advertiser's cora
contest for 1912 is frozen. No an
nouncement has been made since the
new year began because ef the very
crowded condition of our columns. We
hope to open the corn campaign next
week, and press forward with increased
zeal and intensity until the close of the
planting season. Surely, with the
overproduction of cotton of last year
and the unfavorable outlook for a grain
crop, no farmer will have to be urged
to enter the contest this year, giving
more attention to corn in 1912 than
ever before in all of his experi
ence as a farmer.
The Invitation Repeated.
A month or more ago The Advertiser
invited and urged the pupils of the
schools of the county to write letters
giving the news from their respective
schools. Since that time each issue of
the paper has contained one or more of
these letters, there being three in this
issue. Although simple and child-like
in character, considering the ages of
their authors, these letters are very
good, and are of especial interest to
the pupils and patrons of the schools
from which they are sent The Ad
vertiser has given its space for these
l< I : rs in order to encourage and stim
ulate die school children in essay and
letter writing. If the teachers will
urge their pupils to accept The Adver
tiser's invitation, it. will greatly facili
tate this partier iar phase of their
work. We will publish as many as
three or four letters every week if
they are sent in, leaving out other
matter when necessary.
I Labor Demoralized.
In some sections labor has been
greatly demoralized through the
practice of making advances or pay
ing ap. old debts by farmers in or
der to secure renters, croppers or
wage laborers. Instead of doing
their utmost to meet their obliga
tions, tenants will sometimes grow
indolent and indifferent, believing
knowing, in fact-that some farmer
in the community will pay up his
debts in the fall in order to induce
him to move on his farm. Were
there only one instance of this or
were it to occur but one year, the
effect would not be appreciable or
felt, but the accumulation of many
cases in a number of years makes
the practice exceedingly harmful.
For this reason we think farmers
are acting wisely, both from their
standpoint and that of the laborer,
in taking steps, to slop such a
practice. It develops the best that is
in a man, it matters not what his
color, station or condition is, to
feel that he must depend solely up
on his own resources. Of course,
there are oume cases, such as dis
aster of some kind overtaking a
tenant or misfortune befalling him,
when assistance ought io be render
ed, but thc practice known as "bid
dins forlabor"should be discouraged
and condemned in every communi
ty. By such action the interests of
both the employer and employee
will ultimately be promoted.
Double Page Adversan?nt.
Th? readers of The Advertiser
will see something this week that
they have never before seen in an
Edgen -ld paper-a full double-page
advertisement. This sets a new
pace for advertising in this section,
and it is all the more notable when
the first advertisement of such larrie
proportions WES publish2d by coun
try merchants, W. M. <fc J. T. Ou^ts
Company. This popular firm bad
a full single page in The Adverti
ser last week, and Saturday after
noon we rceived a telegram order
ing a double-page for this week.
Such an advertisement truly reflects
the progressive ideas and modern
methods of this large firm, the
volume of whose business steadily
increases. We cannot refrain from
calling attention to the fact-with
pardonable pride, too-that the pur
chasing of so much space in one is
sue is a very strong endorsement of
The Advertiser as an advertising
medium. Mr. Jessie F. Ouzis, the
efficient young manager, has made
a thorough test several times and is
satisfied that money spent for space
in The Advertiser brings large re
turns.
Read the double-page advertise
ment and profit by the bargains that
are being offered during the annual
clearance sale which lasts threugh
January 20th.
For Sale: Two well bred Jersey
cows, fresh in milk.
G. D. Mims,
Claark's Hill, S. C.
Wanted: Twenty-five young
men to fill positions of motormen.
Must be between the ages of 21 and
35; height not under 5 feet 6 inches;
weight not less than 150 pounds.
Must be in good physical condition.
Reference required. Guaranteed not
less than $55.00 per month. Apply
T. W. Pasaailaigue. i
Supt. Ry., Charleston, S. C.
After New Year Reflections
Mr. Mims Says He Will
be in Senatorial Race.
Editor The Advertiser: As we
look upon'the gi eat Dial of Time
we see that the indicator points to
a new figure. The 2 supplants tb
1, and for the first time in the age
of the world we write A. D., 191
un a new and bright page in th
history of mankind. But a few day
have past since we returned from
the annual voyage across the chasmof
human adventure, with a cargo of
well earned experience. Here and
there we find bright gems worthy
of preservation in the archives ol
knowledge. W e have overcome
difficulties, suppressed evil, and the
guilty are kneeling at the altar of
justice. Two blades of grajs grow
where one did, and the hovel of
poverty is the garner of plenty.
There is much for which we are
profoundly glad, yet sorrow and
regret linger by the wayside. The
l.ght of time'has bumed the wick
of human longevity to the last li
ber, and many gray heads have re
turned to the dust. Countless pairs
of little bright eyes have appeared
on the scene, the good and the ills
of this world to share.
The words Fail and Can't have
been blotted from the lexicon, and
stupendous undertakings are ac
complished: Indeed we are 'well
into a great age cf wealth and
progress, the strong box is every
where. The captains of industry
throng every threshold, the Bird
man bas stood nearer the stars than
ever before in the age of man, the
effort at ?.he Tower of Babell not
excepted. Now let us leave the
past in the dim distance and press
onward.
We call to the watchman, to sig
nal the need of the hour. We hear
the command from the blow of the
great bugle, "forward march/' We
can't go back to our childhood, no,
no,no! the path is blockaded with the
wreckage of errors and mistakes
We must renew our energies and
feed the fires of honest convictions
and wield the strong arm of moral
courage.
As we scan around the horizon
we see that the wall of human en
deavor is at no fixed distance, it
recedes as we advance. The world
is ours to do as we wish, so long as
we keep within the prescribed lira
it of right. We must over-ride
obstacles and conquer the avaricious
The tempest of crime will beat hard
against the walls of the innocent
The rich will rule over the poor
and the weak will be the victims of
the strong. But we must not des
pair. The beacon light is barning,
help is on the way. True and tried
hands are v guiding at the rudder,
strong arms are tugging at the oars.
Let's continue the struggle, victo
ry is ours. We will win and wear
the medals. Nations may rise and
fall, religious creeds may come and
go, farce and fraud may rule for a
day, but yet, and ever yet, let us
hope that the white winged angels
of peace and justice will occupy
the Throne of the earth and deal
with all mankind wisely and well.
Now, before concluding let me
answer the many questions which
have been propounded within the
past month or more, such as "are
you coming," "we are expecting
you," "will you be on hand," etc
To these let me say, that in order
to set the matter straight and that
nobody ma\ hereafter indulge in
those words which are usually left
f< r our good women to say, *'I
t-o-l-d you so," therefore I will not
refrain longer, and will say here and
now ihat if the Almighty spares
my life, and grants to rae a reasona
ble amount of health and strength
that I WILL BE ON HAND at
the proper time to discuss the issues
leading to the betterment of the
country from a legislative State
Senatorial point of view. My con
science is clear, my garments are
clean and I will speak the truth, let
the cousequeuces be what they may.
Yours truly,
G. D. Mima.
Clark's Hill, S. C.
Death in Roaring Fire
may not result from the work of
firebugs, but often severe burns are
[caused that make a quick need for
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the quick
est, surest care for burns, wounds,
bruises, boils, sores. It subdues in
flammation. It kills pain. It soothes
and heals. Drives off skin eruptions,'
ulcers or piles. Only 2ec at Penn &
Holstein's, W E Lynch A Co., B
Timmons.
Ginnery Notice.
We desire to give notice that on
and after Tuesday, the 9th of Jan
nary, we will not run our ginnery
except on Tuesdays and Fridays of
each week. Oar patrons will please
be governed accordingly.
BEAVER DAM MILLS
RlIPkl FN'? 18 THE ONLY
GENUINE ARNICA SALVE
Resolutions on Death of Miss
Ruth Mays.
Whereas, God in hts infinite wis
dom has seen proper to call Miss
Ruth Mays, a member of our senior
class, from this earth to a better
world above,
We. the members of the senior
class, do hereby unanimously pass
the following resolutions:
First: In the death of Miss Ruth
we have lost a faithful friend and a
valuable member of our class.
Second: That we extend to her
family our sincere sympathy and
love.
Third: That these resolutions be
published in the county papers, and
a copy sent to the bereaved family.
A. E. Burns,
G. C. Snead,
L. C. Parker,
Miss Ellie Mathis,
Miss Justine Camelon.
Committee.
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF
SCHOOL CLAIMS.
South Carolina,
County of Edgefield.
In the Matter of the School Claims
of Edgefield County:
Whereas, there is some doubt in
the public mind, especially in the
mind of the County Superintendent
of Education, as to how the school
fund now on hand should be dis
bursed; And whereas the Treasur
er, Superintendent of Education and
certain holders of school claim;
have met to consider the question,
and after a due consideration of the
question, we recommend that the
Superintendent of Education and
the County Treasurer call in all of
the holders of school claims against
the county-so as to enable them to
find out exactly how much is due,
and that none of the school claims
be paid until this is done so that
they can accurately find ^vhat can
be paid.
It is further recommended that
when this .fact is ascertained that
the school money on hand be pro
rated among the holders of said
claims, 1911.
O. Sheppard,
Chairman.
All holders of school claims are
requested to send me the amount
that they hold for 1910 and also the
amount held for 19 il. Send
amounts separately.
W. W. Fuller,
Jan. 9, 'll, S. E. E. C.
James A. Dobey,
DENTAL SURGEON,
Johnston, S. C
Office Over Farmen' Bank.
AH. CORLEY, Surgeon
. Dentist. Appointments
at Trenton on Wednesdays.
Crown and Bridge work a
specialty.
Drs. J, S. & F. P, BYRD,
Dental Surgeons
Edgefield and Trenton
Edgefield Office over Postoffice
Office 'Phone 3 Residence 17-R
For Sale: One car of fresh Cot
ton Seed Meal arrived. Will sell for
cash or make attractive exchange
price for seed.
C. E. Quarles.
Aw
0nThe3(
I will offer at public c
wagons, buggies, cut-a^
rake and all other plow!
hay, i,ooo bundles fodd
els good seed oats, 3 fini
Berkshire pigs and hogf
sene tank as good as ne
scales and general mere
all my personal belongil
Rememhe
Stock Feeds
I i I I - "ni'
We are distributors for the highest grade 'feeds on
on the market.
fWSUC RENE-both dairy and hoi se
Tennessee horse and mule feed which is grouncf
corn oats and alfalfa. Dried beet pulp-5 per cent,
to your dairy feed daily will increase milk supply
very materially.
ERRINGTON BROS. & CO.
P. S. Mr. M. Gary Satcher is with us and will bt glad to see his friends
A. E. Padgett, President Thos. H. Rainsford, Vice President
W. H. Harling, Cashier W. A. Byrd, Asst. Cashier.
The Farmers Bank
STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY
Capital and Surplus
Famings $110,000.00
Total Resources over 300,000.00
After 20 years' of successf cl banking, greets the public and its
patrons for the year 1912 with best wishes, thanking them for
their patronage and confidence in the past. Conservative business
solicited. Interest paid on special deposits. Your account ap
preciated. If not already a depositor, begin now.
PIRECTORS: Thos. H. Rainsford, Dr. C. P. DeVore, W.
B. Penn, E. H. Folk, S. B. Mays, C. A. Wells, W. H. Harling,
A. E. Padgett.
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Fertilizers!
From Factory to Farmer Direct
I am again selling
Tidewater fertilizers
in this and adjoining
counties. It will pay
you as well as me to
look over the goods
and prices. I am in
Edgefield always on
Fridays and Satur
days each week
through the season.
Willis J Duncan
S. Cheatham's
:tion Sale
)th Day of January 1912
artery all my household and kitchen furniture, also my
way harrows, mower, corn and cotton planters horse
j and farm tools, 300 bushels coin in shuck, 200 bales
er, 300 bushels cotton seed, 25 bushels peas, 50 bush
B oxen, 3 fine milk cows, 1 Devon bull, 20 head fine
i, some fine brood sows, shop tools; a 70-dollar kero- '
w; a fine pair computing scales, wagon scales, platform
handise. In fact I will sell Out to the highest bidder
igs, except my horses and mules.
r the Date January 30th