Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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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 J South Carolina, a petition ol more f than one-third of the resident elec tors, and a like proportion of the resident free-holders of the age of J 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 school fund for said dis trict, Now, therefore, under provisions ? of Sec. 1208, General School Law T of South Carolina, it is ordered that W. J- White, W. R. Freeland, B. D. Kitchens, constituting the regu Jar 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 boara of trustees shall furnish the County Auditor with a statement of the amount so levied. The polls I ?hall 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 IL Folk, County Bd. Ed. Feb. 21-1912. Petit Jury, 2nd Week. 6 M Temples, Ward; W W Woodward, Johnston; D. B. Hol lingsworth, Pickens; L B Jones, Pickens; J B Hughey, Talbert; B I PU-^-r-r^T rainer, Tickens; J D Baxley, Meriwether; R W Powell, Pickens; E M Bunch, Mer iwether; J H Elkins, Modoc; J P DeLaughter; Meriwether; N J Hol liday, Liberty Hill; G G Water.,, Tohnston; J L Quarles, Red Hill; J \ Thurmond, Meriwether; J L [art, Pickens; J A Lyon, Wise; reorge Rearden, Plum Branch; V T West, Red Hill; T B Cul >reath, Talbert; T F Lybrand, ^ard; P H Bussey, Collier; W N Tair, Wise; Henry Salter, Ward; R White, Liberty Hill; II II San iere, Wise; T M Quirles, Red Till; C YD Freeland, Plum Branch; C Timmerman, Meeting Street; $ettis Cantelou, Wise. Test That Failed. Jean ls a very matter-of-fact tot of three summers. Her mother one day, Wilie holding in her arms the wee Jaby sister, who wa ? v ry delicate, re marked: "Dear me. she l^ohs so frail breath wouM b)or: ber away." Jean. liing a long b^ath, p-iffed It sudden r Into ti^e f-rev cf the little sister, |nd. stepping hark, waited a moment silence Then in a disappointed ?ne she said: '-Well, why don't >u go?" |JUST PUBLISHELT pier's NEWINTERNATIONAL Dictionary, K-l ft C. Hernani Co., Springfield, Mass.) inrTas?sj tie old International as ouch as that book exceeded its predecessor. On the old pandaiion a new scperstrnctnre has been built. The reconstruction has been carried oa through ?any years by a large force of trained workers, der the supervision of Dr. W. T. Harris, wer United States Commissioner of Educa tes, and reenforced by many eminent special hts. The definitions have been rearranged and nplified. The number of terms defined has i more than doubled. The etymology, nyms, pronunciation, have received lo aring, scholarly labor. The language of Bj?sa literature for over seven centuries, the mninclogy of the arts and sciences, and tie 'ery-day speech of street, shop, and hecsc Jd, are presented with fuHnew and dearness. ?ize of vocabulary, ia richness of general Formation, and in convenience of consulta , the book sets a ptw mark in Iexicosraphy. 4C0,0CQ wordj and phrases. - 6000 illustrations. 2700 pages. Wnw te lie pnUkam far Sud- Patm NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that I will apply to. Hon. W. T. Kinnaird, Judge of Probate of ?Edgefield County, South Carolina, for final dischargeas Administrator of 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 Harting _ elsewhere. We represent the best old line com panies. Harling & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, Edgefield ainu miiiiiiiiniiinii44"i>*flimiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIIMJ I New Photograph 't G aler y ? EE lam now prepared to take pho- =: = tcgraphs of all kinds, and respect- ? = fully solicit the patronage of the = T, people. Special attention given to .j. groups and outdoor work My + prices are very reasonable. S Gallery open Tuesday Wednes = day, Thursday and Saturday from = il till 5 o'clock. D. O'HARA, NORRIS BUILDING 3KH'lllll|||||||IMIIII4"f"i*llllllllll!MIIIIII UK Round Trip Tourist Fares Now in effect Via Southern Rail way-Premier Carrier of the South Tickets on sale daily including I April 80, 1912 with final limit re turning May 31, 1912. For com plete information a* to schedules, sleeping car service etc., call on nearest Southern Railway ticket agent, or J. L. Meak, AGPA., Atlanta, Ga. , F. L. Jenkins, TPxY., Augusta, Ga. Seed Irish Potatoes. We have ju?t received one frosh shipment of east?rn seed potatoes in all the popular varieties, such as Bliss, Early Rose, Goodrich, aud the celebrated Irish Cobbler. Come in to see us when you are ready to plant. Penn & Holstein. i?Moo?s??SE "After four in our family had died [ of consumption I was taken with a frightful cough and lung trouble, but my life was saved and I gained 87 pounds through using DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY W. R. Patterson, Wellington, Tex. PRICE 50c and $1.00 AT ALL DRUGGISTS. DOLLARS GROW WHEN PLACED IN OCR BANK - w Copjriiht 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman Co.-No. 1 , , . . TiHERE is only one thing ' Father Time adds to --that's money in the bank. He tears down most everything else, but] Keeps building up money. Be prepared so that he may add to yours. Bank of Edgefield r\??* J- c- Sheppard, Pres. E. J. Mims, Cashier UttlCeVS w. W. Adams, Vice Pres. J. H. Allen, Ast Cashier m-*. . , j. C. Sheppard, W. W. Adams, J. H. Bouknight,Thos. UlVeClOVS H. Rainsfori, J. M. Cobb, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, W. E. Prescott. The Tr! = W@ekly Constitution ATLANTA, OA. Tuesday, Thursday, Sc??/m Three Times -- - .''"VUHi ^ui( **j ford io Miss It During This Presidential Year. Only $100 a Yea: HP HE presidential canvass, conventions, issues involved ll and discussed, election of president, of a new con gress, new governors, state legislatures and on down the line to the smallest local officials, will make a year of news that demands the hearing of every voter. Tri-Weekly Constitution in the homes of over 100,000 farmers, the most extensively circulated tri-weokly news paper in the world, meets all the needs of the people for news, gives special articles of unusual value in its various departments and regular features, and interests every member of the family-the father, mother, children, anil even the hired help. Agents wanted everywhere over the South, at every postoffice, village and hamlet, cn eve-y rural roete a.'l in every farming community. Splendid Inducements ! i club offe?, small mail j remiumg. a\rnts' rash commis sions and contests. Send for an ouriit today, free, ii you can work. A free sample to' an\*one Bending his ov:n name a ?? 1 the namcs'and addresses of ten neisI<!jors by pent t:a?\? : quest for same. i Send $1.00 for a yearly subscription r.ovr p?vT r your l paper started at once, three times a we< k. Ahnest a daily! Address all orders to , , Tri-Weekly Constitution j Atlanta, Ga. Augusta's Leading Jewelry Store We invite our Edgefield friends to call at our store when in the city and inspect our large stock ot silverware, Cut Glass, Watches, Diamonds, Gold and Silver and novelties of all kinds. We are constantly replenishing our stock with the latest and newest designs from the most reliable manufacturers and importers. Our prices are very reasonable. It will be a pleasure for us to serve you. A. J. Renki, 706.Broad Street Augusta, Georgia. ?Whose Fault?** If you do not get value received for your money. If you get inferior goods for which you pay as much as we charge you for the good kind, you can blame only yourself. Our 20 years experience in the grocery business and our "'square deal" policy in 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. I 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- p. Bone Augusta High Grade, Acid of All Grades. These goods are row in the warehouse ready for delivery Jones & Son H AVING 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 j^-earry everything in t.hp fer tmzerlme,oId 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. :IST i E. J. NORRIS, Agent Edgefield, South Carolina Representing the HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, of New York, and the old HARTFORD, of Hartford, Conn ?ticut. 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. Norris, FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.