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NOTICE OF ELECTION. State of Sooth Carolina, County of Edgefield. Whereas, there has been filed with the County Board of Educa . tion of Edgefield county, State of South Carolina, a petition ol more than one-third of the resident elec tors, and a like proportion of the resident free-holders of the age of 21 years of Plum Branch School District No. 15, in said county and state asking an election in said dis trict for the purpose of voting on the question of levying and collect ing an additional special tax of two mills on the dollar of all taxable property of said district to supple ment the schoc. fund for said dis-1 trict, Now, therefore, under providions j of Sec. 1208, General School Law of South Carolina, it is ordered that W. J. White, W. R. Freelaud, B. D. Kitchens, constituting the regu lar board of trustees, do hold an election at Plum Branch School House in county and state aforesaid on Saturday March 16th, 1912, af ter giving notice of time and place | of said election in some newspaper | published in Edgefield county, and by posting notices thereof in at least three public places in said district two weeks before elec tion. At this election only such elec tors as return real or personal prop erty for taxation, and who exhibit their tax receipts and registra tion certificates as required in general elections, shall be allowed to vote. At said election each elector fa voring the proposed levy shall cast) a ballot containing the word "Yes' written or printed thereon, and each elector opposed to such levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "No" written or printed thereon. Within ten days after) such election if a majority of those voting shall vote for such levy the board of trustees shall furnish the County Auditor with a statement of j the amount so levied. The polls | shall open at 8 o'clock a. m., and close at 4 o'clock p. m., and in all respects comply with Sec. 1208 Code of Laws of South Carolina. W. W. Fuller, Edwin H. Folk, County Bd. Ed. Feb. 21-1912. Round Trip Excursion Rates Via Augusta, Ga.,-Via Southern Railway-Premier Carrier of the South. Account Aviation ExhibiJjops^Au. gusta, Ga., January 10, 26, Februa ry 14, 23, March 13 and 29, 1912, by the Aviation Schools, the South -ena Railway announces low round trip tickets to Augusta on the above dates, good returning the third day from, and including date of sale. For further information, cali on ticket agents, or, John L. Meek, AGPA., Atlanta, Ga. Frank L Jenkins, TPA., Augusta, Ga. A Girl's Wild Midnight Ride. To warn people of a fearful for est fire in the Catskills a young girl rode horse back at midnight and saved many lives. Her deed was glorious but lives are often saved by Dr. King's New Discovery in curing lung trouble, coughs and colds, which might have ended in consumption or pneumonia. It cur ed me of a dreadful cough and lung disease, writes W R Patterson, Wellington, Tex., "after four in our family had died with consump ton, and 1 gained 87 pounds." Nothing so sure and safe for all throat and lung troubles. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guar anteed by Penn & Holsttin, W E Lynch & Co. >JUST PUBLISHED Aster's NEW INTERNATIONAL Dictionary, (G. & C. r'crrianj Co., Springfield, Mast.) surp&ssec tte old International as mach as that bock exceeded it? predecessor. On the old foundation a new superstructure has been bcilt. Tba reconstruction has been carried on through many years bj a large force of trained workers, nuder thc snpetvision of Dr. V/. T. Harris, former United States Commissioner of Educa tion, and reenforced by cany eminent spedai Jlists. The definitions hare been rearranged and j amplified. The number of terms defined hits. ,?eca nore Hus doubled. The etymology, synonyms, pronunciation, ha?e revved pn? \'sparing scholarly labor. The language of English literature for over seven centuries, the terminology of the arts and sciences, and the erery-day speech of street, shop, and house hold, are presented with fullness and clearness. In size of vocabulary, in richness of general information, ?nd in convenience of consulta tion, the book sets a new mark m lexicography. 400,000 words and phases. ~ 6CC0 illustrations. .2700pages.^ Wm. to tWnUkkm fer Siirfssta Pases. $100 Per Plate was paid at a banquet to Henry Clay, in New Orleans in 1842 Mighty costly for those with stom ach trouble or indigestion. To-day people everywhere use Dr. Eing's New Life Pills for these troubles as well as liver, kidney and bowel dis orders. Easy, safe, sure. Only 25c at Penn & Holstein's, W E Lynch &Co. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL D?SCHARGE Notice is hereby given that I will apply to. Hon. VV. T. Kinnaird, ?Judge of Probate of Edgefield Count}*, South Carolina, for final dischargeas Administrator cf es tate T. R. Rusk, deceased,on March 16th, 1912. R. H. Middleton, Feb. 12, 4t. The invention that made the second and third verses possible, on one record. Edison Phonographs and Records sold by S. H. MANGET, TRENTON, S. C. Terms to suit. Free Demonstra tion any time. Correspondence Solicited. FIRE INSURANCE Go to see Harling & Byrd Before insuring elsewhere. We represent the best old line com panies. Harling & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, Ecgefield ?!IIIIi:l??lllllllli:nIllvv^T-!i:ili!!l!l!!l!IIIU HII? I New Photograph ? 1 Galery | = I am now prepared to take pho- = S tcgraphs of all kinds, and respect- E = fully solicit the patronage of the E * people. Special attention given to * .j. groups and outdoor work My % ? prices are very reasonable. . & = Gallery open Tuesday, Wednea- = E day, Thursday and Saturday from j= = ll till 5 o'clock. = D. O'HARA, NORRIS BUILDING 2 - r TI i i : : : 111 ! : M 1111111 ii n ! i 11 r i ! 1111 M ? ii m 1111 m rr Round ^Trip Tourist Fares Now in effect Via Southern Rail way-Premier Carrier of the South.' Tickets on sale daily including April 30, 1912 with final limit re turning May 31, 1912. For com plete information as to schedules, sleeping car service etc., call on nearest Southern Railway ticket agent, of J. L. Meak, AGPA., Atlanta, Ga. F. L. Jenkins, TPA., Augusta, Ga. In Praise of Poetry. The old hymn says: "Religion never was designed to make our pleasures less," and the same thing ought to be said about poetry. The distaste for poetry arises from the habit of treat ing lt aa if lt were only a more diffi cult kind of prose. . . . The pro saic commentary obscures the beaut/ of the' text.-C. M. Crothers. American Fruits In Chill. American peaches, pears and small fruits grow well in Chili. i .' . . " - " . '*' (?lkni JfewHpaper Su jimitb Carolina VOL. 77. NO, 3 "Whose fault?" If you do not get value received for your money. It you get inferior goods for which you pay as much as we charge )'Ou for the good kind, you can blame only yourself. Our 20 years experience in the grocery business and our --square deal" policy i? worth some thing to the prospective buyer and all we ask is a trial. "We can deliver the goods." Groceries and feed for man and beast. ARRINGTOIX BROS. & CO. Augusta, Ga. Office and salesroom 863 Broad Warehouse Ga. Railroad tracks. P. S. Mr. M. Gary Satcher is with us and will be glad to see his friends Guano! Guano!! We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizer Co's. Goods. P. & F., A, D. Bone \ Augusta High Grade, Acid of All Grades, These goods are row in the warehouse ready for delivery Jones & Son (AYING purchased 200 tons cotton seed meal at rock bottom prices, we are in posi tion to sell Meal, Acid and Kainit mixtures at attractive figures. We beg to remind you that we carry every thing in the fer tilizer line, old and tried brands. Our purpose is to give as good goods for as little money as anyone. We invite our friends and customers to send in their || orders. Don't forget Cerealite the King of all top dressing. W. W. ADAMS & CO. FIRE INSURANCE E. J. NORRIS, Agent Edgefield, South Carolina Representing the HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, of New York, and the old HARTFORD, of Hartford, Connecticut. The HOME has a greater Capital and Surplus combined than any other company. The HARTFORD is the leading com pany of the World, doing a greater Fire business than any other Co. See Insurance Reports PRUDENTIAL LIFE "HAS THE STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR?' E. J. 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