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Vi 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1912 JIIIBIMIIIBIBIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIII I LOCAL & PERSONAL Air. Julian D. Holstein, . Jr., spent Sunday and Monday in Green ville. Mr. Otis Lamb and sister, Miss Flossie, spent last Sunday in Aiken Dr. F. W. P. Butler of Colum bia paid a visit to Edgefield on Saturday. / There will be a Bpecial service at Trenton Methodist church next Sun day afternoon at 4 o'clock. Sunday school will meet at 3 o'clock. Mrs. W. E. Prescott and Miss Beulah Jumper, hei sister, of Springfield, S. C., spent a few days in Edgefield last week. Mrs. W. B. Cogburn and Mrs. James E. Hart spent Wednesday and Thursday in North Augusta, as guests of Mrs. W. S. Cogburn. Mrs. B. B. Jones went over to Johnston on Tuesday, and repre sented the JJ. D. C. of Edgefield at the Reciprocity meeting of the New Century club at Mrs J. Niel Lott's. Mrs. Fannie Tompkins, who holds a warm place in Edgefield's heart, has gone te Mobile Ala., foj an extended visit to her friends and relatives there. Mr. J. F. Lamb has gusta, where he will t? of instruction in typewriting in Dj College. J friends of Miss Iris dil regret to learn that home Sunday for Orange where she bas accepted a posi on. Mn Israel Mu kashy calls atten tion to many new arrivals in spring merchandise. See what he says to the shoppers in his new advertise ment this week. For Sale: 100 bushels of Stony Improved Mustard Seed Cotton Seed Absolutely pure at $1.00 per bushel, D. T. Mathis, Colliers, S. C. Mr. N. R. Bartly annoucees this week that he is a candidate for re election to the office of supervisor of registration. As a public servant he will do his utmost to give entire satisfaction. Mr. Lewis Jones spent Friday in Edgefield. He has been employed for several years in ^ the claims de partment of the Southern Railway, making his headquarters in Colum bia. The men's class in the Edgefield Methodist church has elected lion. B. E. Nicholson as teacher. The men of Edgefield not already.in any Sunday school are invited to meet with this class on Sunday at 10:30 a. m. Last night, at Staub's Tneater, W. P. Hale scored another;hit. He wae inimitable, and his selections brought down the house from the beginning, the audience being kept in a constant roar of laughter. His appearance was a decided success. Knoxville (Tenn) Tribune. Mr. Sam Agner has his own fer tilizer factory and has been operat ing it night and day during the fall and winter. Early in September be began to haul straw and leaves in his lol and stables, and now has hundreds of loads of barnyard ma nure. That is the proper way to re duce the fertilizer bill. Capt. and Mrs. N. G. Evans re turned last week from Columbia, where they went to carry little George for a slight operation to the city Hospital. While there they were guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. Mi Whaley. Mrs. Evans expressed pleasure at having heard Dr. Whar ton preach on Sunday at the First Baptist church. Mrs. M. C. Davenport of Greers, S. C., has just returned to her home after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. B. F. Zimmerman. No wonder that Mrs. Zimmerman thinks that Greers is the garden spot. of the earth, having in that vicinage seven br. 'versand sisters, and that fair town in the shadow of the Blut Ridge having been her early home. Mr. Geo. F. Mime gives another another eye talk this week. See what he says about-fitting reading glasses. He can relieve your eye troubles. The essay published on the first pagre of this issue, was written by Miss Helen Lewis of ^Johnston, and won the first prize on the subject, "Why thia agitation about alco hol?" Shirt sale 39c, 59c and 79? Send us your money with order Big value at F. G. MERTJNfc Augusta, Ga. Mr. W. Powell Hale, the imper sonator who will appear in th* opera house Monday night next, its from Jefferson City, Tenn., and is a personal friend of Dr. M. D. Jeffries. He will be entertained in Dr. Jeffries home while here. Mr. W. Powell Hale delighted a large audience at the Academy ol music last night. Although thi night was a disagreeable one, nearly every seat was ttken. As an imper-1 sonator, Mr. Hale has few equal* upon the American platform. Hit a idienee left greatly pleased with his performance.-Wilmington, N. C. Messenger. For Sale: Twenty Berkshire pigs, $2.50 to $3.00. Can deliver at Edgefield. W. E. Prescott, R. F. D. No. 2. Edgefield, S. C. Edgefield Rifles Inspected. The Edgefield Rifles, one of oldest militia companies ianthe iao, was/?speoj^^ig^^.fe^Geo. ^f- ^ya?iSfi representing the na ^trogovernment, and Gen. W. W. oore, representing tne slate. The company under command of Capt. W. C. Tompkins made a very creditable appearance. After the in spection on the public square, Capt. McMaster repaired to the armory, where all government property was carefully inspected and checked up. Opera House Monday Night Mr. W. Powell Hale has been engaged to give an entertainment | in the Edgefield opera house Mon day night. Mr. Hale ranks among the foremost readers and impersona tors on the American platform to day. His impersonations are of a varied nature and never fail to cap-| ti vate hi? large audiences. The peo ple of Edgefield. are fortunate- in having an opportunity of hearing] Mr. Hale. The entertainment begins at 8:3 o'clock Monday night. Clark's Hill School. Dear Advertiser: I have been reading pieces in your valuable pa per written by other school children, also one from my sister, and I thought I would write too. I am going to "Pine Grove school", am in the third grade. Our school is small, but in spite of the bad weather the attendence has been regular. We all love our teacher Mrs. M. E. Thurmond, I know I do. The measles hasn't visited our school so far, I hope our school will not close soon. "We miss little Roy Hammond very much from school as he has been sick for several days. Mrs. Annie Hammond who has been quite sick for some time, am glad to say is very much improved. Will close for this time. I wrote this without help. A Nine Year Old School Girl County Board of Equalization. The first meeting of the county board of equalization for the year lt>12 was held in the Auditor's office Monday morning. The follow ing members were present: A P Lott; Johnston; D T Math is, Colliers; Jas.?B Tompkins, Pick ens; H F Cooper, Meriwether; L R Brunson, Moss; J W Johnsen, Washington; P A Day, Shaw; J H A Williams, Wards; G T Swearin gen, Wise; W E Sheppard, Hibler; J H Cogburn, Elmwood; J L Mims, Edgefield; P N Lott, Johnston township; M B Byrd. Blocker; H C Sanders, Plum Branch. The absence of Mr. R. A. Coch ran, who has served so faithfully as chairman of the board for several years, was very generally regretted. After the roll call Mr. J. L. Mims was elected chairman for the ensu ing two years. The purpose of the meeting was to fix some basis for assessing the personal property of the county so as to have taxpayers bear the tax burden equally. It was unanimously agreed that the same basis as adopt ed last year be observed this year, which is to return all property at 60 per cent of the market value. The next meeting of the board will be held in the auditor's office Saturday, the 23rd of March. TRI-COUNTY CONVENTION (Continned from page 1.) to Mrs. Atkins again. Her address on this occasion related especially to the achievements and glory ol the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the most magnificent and stirring eloquence on this subject ever heard in Edgefield county. The people were spell bound, and there were those there from all the coun try around Johnston, the adjoining towns and those at a distance. Tui chorus "My Mother's White Rib bon" by the Young Peoole's Brand composed of the larger boys and girls of Johnston, all ranged on the iront seats, made a picture not soon to be forgotten. Mrs. Atkins said she would be glad to take the organist and the choir along with her in all her journeys, and Dr. Dorsett as well for their inspiration and great and sympathetic assist ance. About twenty-five new mem bers were gained for the Johnston union. The closing hymn is a favorite with everybody, and so suited to [close a service like that, "Shall we Gather at the River." This was sung with glorious enthusiasm, and the meeting came to a close, as all earthly joys must soon or later>4c, but fires are left burning^n the hearts of those who M^Sedout that night, which wHlj^cr go out, and some day the^ftj-pose of God in the derttructio^of the demon of intem perance. W1n be carried to comple r Aiiss Roena Shaner was invited to talk to thc High School on Monday morning, and we may be 6ure she gave them a splendid inspiration out of her great heart, her store of information and her magnetic man ner. Tick Eradication. Francis Fahey of tho United States bureau of animal industry, with headquarters in Spartanburg, was in Edgefield yesterday look ing over the field with the view of undertaking work in tick eradica tion in this county. A mass meet ing will be called in a short time in order to present the matter to the farmers and enlist their active co operation. A representative of the state and one from the bureau of animal industry of the national government will probably be sta tioned here early in ApriL??jd will press the work until this county is entirely free from ticks. Quite a number of farmers in different sec tions of the county have lost heavi ly during the past year because of the prevalence of Texas fever am on g their cattle, and the announcement that active warfare is to be waged on the pest will cause general re joicing. May I come in and chat with you awhile? I am a girl from Flat Rock School, one of Miss Ruth Varn's schol ars, and I have been a silent reader to so many nice little letters from all the school girls and boys, but never could gain enough courage to write myself. I would say, "some other day." lhere are wonderful things we are going to do some other day. How many of the children like to go to scfiool? How important it is that we should all try to get an education. It is worth it, and is one of tile best and noblest things a boy or a girl could possess. When I was ll years old my Papa and Mother gave me an organ. Well do I remtmbar my first lesson on it. Twas given me by Miss'Eie n, one of our dear teachers from Flat Rock. I have been taking four terms. I am now one of Miss Ruth's pupils in music. Plow many of the girls like music, I'm de voted to mine. I just wish I could shake the hand of every music loving girl in the county. I help Mother keep the house and cook, but I'll assure you, churn and dish pan, or broom, are not my pets. I think every girl has a hobby, and music and flowers surely must be mine, Mr. Mims, I could not say this if I had any sisters. I am the only girl, so you see I am the sunshine in our home. The Sunday school at Flat Rock is progressing fine. McKie Dailey is sec retary. We have a hard time in get ting mail. My two brothers and myself went to see grand papa last Saturday. I guess every body knows who grand pa is; Mr. J. H. Cosey, who has baen sick so long is up again and is expect ing to visit our nome next week. We will all be so glad to see him. He said he wanted to go the memorial day if the roads get good, so as Dr. Craiton can run his automobile he is talking of going with him and I know he will enjoy the ride. I have just heard mother say, "Sun shine go and practice. " Yes we all do love Miss Ruth, and all the scholar love her, and we have good boys ' giris, not a dunce among the lot All persons are notifico not to do any work on the publio roads of the county without being personally in structed to do so by a member of the board. Flat Rock School NOTICE. County Board of Com. W. G. Wells, J. O. Herin, N. L. Broadwater, [ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce myself a can didate foV re-election as a member 1 of the town council of Edgefield from Ward 4, and will abide the result of the election. E. S. Johnson. Speeial Notic ,?s For Sale, or exchange 50 bushel? long staple seed. R. G. Shannonhouse. $25.00 up suits to order, write ' for samples, to F. G. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. For Sale: 300 bushels of pure Toole Cotton Seed for sale, ginned on private gin, kept pure. E. W. Samuel, Edgefield, S. C. We Lave marked down a lot of fine hats that must be sold. Write F. G. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. For Sale: Ten tonj"xif,craJ^j?i>^ hay at $L00j^irundred, or $18.oT per tojfin'car lots. P. B. Day, Trenton, 8: ?. White Plymouth Rocks, won first prize on pen and first on cockerels at last fair. Eggs ?1.50 per 13. Harold Norris, . Edgefield, S. C. For Sale: (_8) twenty-eight gr >wri isheep, a.so several lambs eas-ly controlled, a bargain fur quick buyer. Apply to J. O. Atkinson, Collier's, S. C. Landreth's seed Irish potatoes in the following varieties: Irish Cob bler, Early Kose, Red Bliss and Peerless. Buy Landreth's seed and be satisfied. W. E. Lynch & Co For Sale: 200 bushels of long staple cotton seed, cross between "Blue Ribbon" and "Columbia," both long staple. 10 bu. lots 75c. $1 per bushel for less. Calhoun Seigler, Plum Branch, S. C. For Sale: Several hundred bush els improved Cook cotton seed. Ginned on my one gin system. Til.00 per bushel, less , for larger quantities. Hite's Prolific cotton seed also for sale. J. W. R. DeLaughter, Modoc, S. C. Prize Essay Work ?f the Wo man's Christian Temperance Union. The Edgefield County Woman's Christian Temperance Union offers each year prizes for essays written on subjects pertaining to the inju rious effects of alcohol and tobacco. The purpose of the organization ie> to agitate this subject in the most intelligent way, giving, through literature of the most"approved findings of science, a real glimpse into the deadly effects of these evils. Several hundred essays were written this vear by a large num ber of the schools throughout our county. Johnston school, Edge-j field Graded School, Trenton High School, White Town School, Beav-! enlatn, Brimson, Fiat Rock, Red Oak Grove, Colliers, Pine Grove, apd others. There were eighty essays whitten in tlie Johnston School, and a lar?e Minn her in the Edgefield Graded School, and White Town school : reported a large number. A num ber of teachers expressed gratifica tion at the result, and reported un usual enthusiasm among the stu dents. Five dollars was offered for j the best on the subject, "Why this agitation about Alcohol," and the same amount for younger pupils on the subject, "ls the cigarette smok er safe." Two dollars was offered for the second best on each subject, these prizes to be awarded on Mon day night of the Tri-County Con vention at Johnston. When the 'contest was inaugurated, letters of instruction and literature were sent to every teacher in Edgefield coun ty, and they responded nobly to the effort, as the teachers of our county always do to anything which is for the good of the children. Cotton Seed For Sale! Prolific . cotton seed, for sale. Will grow two bales to acre on OT dinary land with 200 pounds of guano. I made 24 bales on 12 acres last year. Seed ready for delivery at the store of the Edgefield Mer cantile Company-price 50 cents per peck. The seed I planted cost $1 per pound. F. L. TIMMERMANy Pleasant Lane, S. C. . c.? Absoluti ?SssoButeSy hai Many mixtures substitutes for baking powder composition or so wholesome, a nor will make Royal is the only Bi from Royal Grape PRIZE ESSAY. (Continued from page 1.) books on the stand. The family is well-clad and there every one is happy and joyous. In the second home scene the piano, was sold yes terday by the sheriff. The wife's furs are at ihe pawn-broker's shop. The clock and j'ewelry have been sold to get flour. Carpets are off the floor. The family is poorly dressed. The wife is hard at work sewing for everybody. The baby has an awful wound on her face made by an angry blow. There is a deep shadow of wretchedness in every room. We hear the door bell ring. The children hide and the daughter turns pale and looks sad and de pressed. The poor wife holds her breath as she hears the blundering steps in the hall and we sae the door open. In walks the fiend'curs ing and swearing as he enters. Must I tell it? Yes. This is the same home. Alcohol transformed it Al cohol changed the Paradise into a Hell. Then too we see a bright young man graduating at college with first honors. He is lauded by all. All of his friends and relatives are quite proud of him as he receives his di ploma. A year later he lies in a pool room. The doctor comes and dresses his wounds. His hair is matted, bis lips are bloody and cut, and he will soon enter into perdi tion. Alcohol made him the changed man. Alcohol withered the garlands of commencement day! destroyed parental expectation, and dashed out his manhood. Why! Dowe ask why this.agita tion! when such incidents occur every day? However eminent a man's services may be, if he has any habits of intoxication, he is un fit to have a part in oar United States government. Our laws can be no better than the men who make them. "This demon, alcohol has turned the earth into a place of skulls and has stood opening the gate to a lost world to let in its victims, until now the door swings no more upon its hinges, but day and night stands wide open to let in the agonized procession of doomed men." Alcohol destroys more than a thousand times as man j- men as war dues. Let us save the children of to-day from alcohol and we are s w ing the nation of the morrow. "It is not enough that we close saloons. It is not enough that we teach obe dience to law. We must teach the childhood and manhood of this na tion the value ?Jof abstinence and sober living." Alcohol is the most prolific cause of crime for it is a stimulant to vice because it is a Narcotic to good motives. One man very nobly said if alcohol be moved from the plums that there would be no slums. Let all of us join to put out this evil. The states are begin ning to cast it out. The issue must grow. Let all of us try to put out the saloon and clear our nation of the demon of strong drink and make it safe and clean, so that men and wo men may live ..in it and be clothed in their right mind. Teach the boys that a pledge frees and not enslaves and that it not only means the writing of a name but often the righting of one's life. "Everything that tends to plunge the working man into misery is encouraged by alcohol; everything that is working to bring him out of hhs wretched ness is discouraged by alcohol." Alcohol retards the physical and mental development of children, leads quickly to fatigue, causes dull ness, promotes disobedience, causes nervousness, endangers moral na ture, weakens the resistance of the body, and prolongs the duration of! ?AL POWDER 5#y Pure st no substituto are offered as Royal. No other is the same in effectiveness, or md economical, such fine food. aking Powder made Cream of Tartar sickness. Listen to this mother's appeal and see ';hat we have great need of agi tation in our America. Mother: "O, Mr. Saloonkeeper I beg you don't sell The drink to my boy that will send hitu to hell Remember how dear to my heart he must be, And let him tonight return sober to me." Saloonkeeper: "They licensed me, madam, to sell him the stuff, The fool ought to know when he's taken enough. You can't expect me to refuse those who come. Its my business to furnish to drink ers their rum." Mother: "O, Mr. Saloonkeeper L bea you to think, Hew much it may mean if you sell him the drink His soul is in peril, don't wreck it again, Don't make it another yoong life you have slain." Saloonkeeper: "Go yonder, and talk to the men who have said I may Belt-to the voters who stand at the head, of the church where You pray, don't be whining away in this place they have licensed Go yonder I say! Mother: "'O, Mr. Saloonkeeper,, they say you may sell, But whose is the sin, if you send him to hell? Hx buys at your bar what will bring him to shame For all that may follow, God holds you to blame.'* Saloonkeeper: "No, madam, the sin is not mine at the first, Nor for it shall I be the only man cursed, Th . men who permit to sell arev the ones / To settle with God if I ruin their sons." Of all the questions raised by al coholism none is more important or more serious for our generation than that of heredity. Alcohol is to-day the principal cause of dete rioration in the white race. Alcohol thus becomes a direct cause of de population. We nee that alcohol gradually] ruins the body mentally and physi cally, for a long time and at last damns the soul. Christ's word says] "What doth it profit a mau il' hr gain the whole world and lose hil own soul." Therefore we should risf u p and show interest in the agit tion all over the wor' .. Must I stol No, one more sentence. "Alcohol, alcohol, bane of life, Source of tumult, grief, strife, Could I but half thy evils tell, The good would wish thee safe hell." Candidates' Gards I hereby announce that I am a ca didate for the office of Supervisor Ldgefield county, pledging myself i render faithful service and to abide tl] result of the fimary election. R. J. Moultrie, I hereby announce that I am a ca;j didate for re-election to the office Supervisor of Registration, pledi myself to render faithful service to bound by the result of the Democraj ic primary. _ " " j . N. R. Bartley. Closing out Bath-robes with olid pera at $2.95. Caps at IDo ar1 39c Suspenders, some ties, ma flers. Silk handkerchiefs and o th \ goods all at half price. Write G. MERTINS. Augusto, Ga, For Sale: 100 bushels of pi Toole cotton seed for planting. J. L. Miras.