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Office No. 61. Residence, No. 17. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER C, 1912 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Miss Katherine Fitzmaurice, of Columbia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. S. Byrd. WANTED-A second-hand float. If guaranteed to be a prize winner fancy price will be paid. Apply at The Advertiser office. Those who are on the alert for real estate should read the master's sale in this issue. Valuable lands will be sold on the 1st Monday in December. Come to Edgefield WEDNES DAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY of next week. There will be spe cial attractions for each day of the fair. The school parade promises to be the eclipsing feature of the fair. Schools to the north of us, schools to the east of us, schools to the west of us, are all coming in regal splendor. You can not afford to have your school left out. The Advertiser wafts affectionate greetings to the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Winn. We Lave already enrolled her name for the baby parade at the fair next year. Mr, W. A. Winn will have the most unique exhibit among the live stock exhibits at the fair next week. He will bring down a laige White sow and her 10 snow-white pies, each of which will weigh in the neighborhood of 80 pounds. Try our roast coffees, in cans and in bulk. B. Timmons. Superintendent of Education W. W. Fuller deserves the highest com mendation for the splendid co-ope xation he is giving the parade com mittee in- their efforts to have a creditable school parade. All teachers should read his card in this issue. $25 suits made to order of im ported woolens. Made with snap and style. Write for samples. Spend t25 or save 815. F. G. Mertins, Au gusta, Ga. Men's and youth's $15.00 suits at $9.50. Think of buying strickly all wool caesimeres suits cut in the newest fall models at this price. You can also choose plain or fancy, brown and gray mixtures, all sizes from 32 to 44 chest. Rubenstein. Boys suits, overcoats, pants and hats a full line, 25 per cent less than elsewhere F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga. Boys $7.50 full suits at $4.98. You can choose either Norfolk or double breasted coat style with full cut peg top. lined knicker pante in all this fall's newest mixtures, also plain blue serges, sizes 7 to 18 years. Rubenstein. Mr. W. R. Harris will be at our store for one week, beginning Mon day, November ll, for the purpose of demonstrating the merits of the Staiidavd Sewing Machine. Come in and let him show what a splendid machine the Standard is. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Try Moss Rose syrup. It is deli cious. li. Timmons. The Advertiser harvested yester day the largest crop of the finest sweet potatoes that we have ever .x-ade. We have thought of exhibit *rg some of them at the fair next week but do not like to ask the managers to enlarge the doors of the fair buildingi so the potatoes can be admitted. FREE, FREE, FREE. A nice present to any one that brings in the seven advertisements that I have in this paper mentioning paper be fore December 1, 1912 or uewill send present with any order of $1.00 or more. F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga. Stetson hats and other makea, a full line for $2.50 up. Welours hats f 4.Gu all shades. F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga. A specialist will be at our store next week to show the ladies the merits of of the Standard Sewing Machine. Come in to see him. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Kid gloves $1.00 up, wool gloves 25 cent? up, automobile gloves ?1.0U up and railroad glove:? $1.00. F. G. iiertins, Augusta, Ga. Beautiful assortment of iron beds. Ccme in before the stock is broken. Ramsey & Jones. Calhoun A. Mays, Esq., of Green wood, is in Edgefield to-day on le ^al business. When you want a package of fine fresh candy come to our store. We sell only the reliable kind, alwiys fresh too. B. Timmons. i Wedding presents cf all kinds at our store. We call especial attention to our solid silver. Nothing superi or to it on the market. Prices very reasonable. Ramsey & Jones. Full stock of musical instrments ou hand, also full assortment of strings. Ramsey & Jones. Solid car of the celebrated Bab cock buggies. Also large assortment of Hackney, Rock Hill and Colum bus buggies to select from. We can please you, and what is more our vehicles are the best on the market. Ramsey <fc Jones. At the meeting of the U. D. C. Tuesday afternoon the following la dies wrere elected delegates to the state convention which will con vene in Charleston on December 3, Mrs. C. A. Griffin, Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman and Mrs. Agatha Wood son. Home canned peaches, beans, corn and tomatoes. The very best quality. B. Timmons. Raincoate $3.50 and np. Guaran teed waterproof. Send us size wantr ed and price F. G. Mertins, Augus ta, Ga. Teachers Grateful. The teachers of the Edgefield graded school have requested The Advertiser to thank the people in their behalf for the very generous manner in which they patronized the entertainment that was given in the library rooms Friday afternoon. The s.-u of $35 was raised for im proving the school rooms. In this connection, the writer wishes to say that asa matter of fact the patrons and trustees should think these faithful lady teachers for their inter est and untiring efforts in behalf of the school and the ohildren. The Mothers' Meeting. One of the most pleasant, at the same time most profitable, meetings that the Woman's Christiau Tem perence Union has held in a long while was the mothers' meeting that was held at the home of Mrs. W. E. Lott Monday afternoon. A very interesting and instructive program was carried out, at the oonelusion of which the hostess served delicious salad. Baby Show Great Success. The baby show arranged by the teachers of the graded school result ed in the raising of $35.00 for the School Improvement Association. The library rooms were crowded with people all the afternoon, and a number of babies were exhibited in the one, two and three years old classes. Everybody present had the privilege of voting for a baby in each class, and the blue ribbons were presented to Elizabeth Nichol son in the first class, Martha Stew art in the second class, and George Edward Sheppard in thc third clasB. Stores To Close. We the following merchants agree to close {our stores Friday No vember 15, from 1 to 4 o'clock that the clerks may have the opportunity to see the floral parade and to see something of the fair: Smith-Marsh Co., Ramsey & Jones, W A Hart, Rives Bros, Jones & Son, Dorn & Mims, B Timmons, L T May, Stewart & Kernaghan, Edgefield Mercantile Co., J W Peak, J Rubenstein, DuDovant & Co., Israel Mukashy, W L Duno vant, Penn & Holstein, W W Adams & Co., W E Lynch & Co. W H Turner, H H Sanders, O P Bright. Public Sales of Land. The following sales of real estate were made at public outcry Monday: The Warreu Smith land, 35 acres, was purchased by W H Harling for $450. The Henry Yonce land, 140 acres, was bought by J W Yonce and A I B Franklin for $7,500. j The Osear Jackson land. 25 acres, 1 was bid in by tho Equitable Homo j Company for $300. 'J he Nv iii.'ams land in the Cleora sec*.ion. '.'? acres, was bought by G T lit-ai . tor -y7G5. Mi.?..! 13 Hardisty'f? tract of 7U aores : Ropers was bought by j Mr. ' Hoper for ?500. Beautiful Home Wedding in Edgefield. The numerous friends in Edge field of Rev. Patrick Henry Bussey and Miss Eileen Watson Ouzts have been intensely ?interested in tbe coining marriage of these popular and highly esteemed young people of our town and county, and many of them were charmed at being in vited to bo present at the delightful ho^o wedding occasion on Wed nesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the well appointed homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ouzts, when Rev. Geo. W. Bussej' of Green wood, and Dr. M. D. Jeffries, the bride's pastor, performed the cere mony. The decorations in the room, where the ceremony took place were in green and white, an arch forming a beautiful altar, over which bung a handsome wedding bell, covered with white chrysanthemums. White canvass covered the walls, and floor, over which on the walls were fes toons of Southern smilax and on the mantels vases of beautiful white chrysanthemums and ferns. From across the hall the bridal party entered, little Miss Edith Ouzts, a sister of the bride, and Mamie Timmerman, a niece of the groom, entering first. Following thest wer* Miss Ida Timmerman and Miss Edwardina Blalock; then little Isabelle Boone and Robert Onzts. The maid of honor was Miss Ruby Watson and then the bride entered with her father, J. P. Ouzts, the groom meeting the party at the altar, whep the marriage was sol emnized by Rev. Geo. W,. Bussey of Greenwood, an uncle of the groom, assisted by Dr. M. D. Jeff ries, pastor of the Baptist church. Preceding and during the ceremony music of appropriate character gave color to the occasion. Mrs. John R. Tompkins sang "Love's old sweet song," and Miss Thelma Bailey fol lowed with a violin selection, both accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, who also played the wedding march and accompa nied the marriage ceremony ina soft sweet melody. While the guests were waiting for the entrance of the bridal party, they enjoyed inspecting the beauti ful presents of cut glass, hand painted china and linen which were tastefully arranged in the parlor. There were other and more sub stantial gifts, among them a Iraak some rug, and a check for one hun dred and fifty dollars, the latter the gift of the bride's father. Among the out-of-town guests present were Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bussey, Mr. and Mrs. 0. 0. Tim merman, Mrs. Martha Kenrick, Mr. and Mrs. George Bussey. Mr. S. M. Cooper, of Ninety Six, Mr. Joseph Nixon of North Augusta, and oth ers. Edgefield has been interested in Mr. Bussey since he was a student here at the S. C. C. I. and his friends have followed him as he was a student at Peabody and dur ing his y ?ars of teaching, and then as a student and graduate of the Theological Seminary at Louisville, and now as he .begins his ministeri al career in our own state, at Hurts ville. Miss Eileen has been one of the leaders among our young women in every good work, and as a teacher in our town and county was very popular and greatly beloved. Their future will be of great interest to Edgefield. No. 666 For Chills and Fever. This ?3 a prescription prepared es pecially for Chills and Fever. Five or six doses will break any ease of Chills and Fever, and if taken then as a ton ic the Fever will not retwrn. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not gripe or sicken. 25e, j CHURCH NOTICES Rev. E. C. Bailey preaches again this Sunday night at 7 p. m. in Trenton, if there is no othejr ser vice at night in town. BAPTIST CHURCH-Services 1] :80 a. ra. and 7:30 p. ra. Morning sermon on "Discord," the last of the series on "Enemies of the church within herself." Evening subject, "Some people who are mistaken." Sunday school 10:15 a. m. Rev. E. C. Bailey will preach in Johnston this Sunday at 11:15. The subject will be "Vital, Religion." The protracted services will com mence in the Presbyterian church on November 24, at 7 p. m. Keep this in mind. Edgefield people will have the opportunity tr> hear Rev. Dr. E. O. Watson at Methodist church Sun day night rt 7:30. There will be Sunday sclu 1 Sunday morning at lu, but no morning preaching on account of (ivdication of Trenton Methodist church. CL ASSIED COLUMN. j 1 FOR SALE-Pine lumber cut to any dimensions. Send in your bills. J. M. Mays. 11-C-lt. FOR SALE: A second hand Remington Tpyewriter in good condition. Apply to J. M. Cobb. WAISTED-Good form hands can secure employment by applying t-) Mrs. 31. G. Hammond, North j Augusta, S. C. j PHOTOGRAPHS.-See Miss Eliza Minis' specimens of phou graph work in Mr. W. A. Hart's windows; children a specialty studio at residence. FOR SALE-The Ropers Pres byterian church building and lot. Sold together or separate to high est bidder. Put bid in with W. C. Lynch. FOR SALE-50 acres of land, one mile from Edgefield, just out. of incorporation of town. Price $50 per acre. Beautiful house seat, a fine view of town and vicinity. Apply to A. A. Edmunds. FOR SALE-Furnished hotel in lo A n of Edgefield, centrally locat ed, well established business. Terms reasonable. Apply to Mrs. D. S. DuBose, Bm 75 Edgefield, S. C. 10-2-4t. Trespass Notice. Hunting, fishing, and trespassing in.any manner whatsoever on our lands is hereby forbidden. All trespassers will be punished as pro vided by law. J. E. and P. C. Lanier. MAKES STATEMENT. of what was necessary has been acquired by purchase or gift, (thia is the way the condemnation privi lege reads in the Co.'a charter) then the same four South Carolin November 1 The selection of a we easy at our store beeau stock of GOLD AND SILVEF PIECES, CUT G WAKE, CUTLERY, ( New and original di and most reliable manu Wm. SCHWE August ians and the two Georgians, like "fools who rush in where angele fear to tread" unhesitatingly tack led the congresi of the United States which was then in session, and after four months there wer*1 granted by congress the right (which was later approved by the war department) to put a dam across the Savannah river at or near the point named, hedgod about with many restrictions. The proposition so far had no northern capital in it, I add my as sociates remember this painfully and very distinctly, but only the cash that the four Carolinians and the two Georgians could command, which was decidedly limited. And for two or three years thereafter no others were interested in it. During thoee two or three y^ars every effort was made in Augusta, in Georgia, and in South Carolina to get up the necessary amount of money to de velop it. But not one twentieth of the money necessary could be se cured on "promise to pay," much less the cash assured. The effort was made with many of the land own ers, who have since been paid large amounts, to get them to take stock in the proposition later when it could be financed for their land that would be affected. But in no in stance would stock be accepted by any one that owned any land. For these two or three years it was laughed at, and I was personal ly made a good deal of fun of by many, for trying to do such a things that required so much money and the lands of so many different peo ple. In this will be found tho true and real reason why these lands should not bc lo?<kc<? on as power possibilities, unless taken collective ly, and us shown in this eise, it re quired ono hundred and sixteen taken together before it reached a point where it appeared practical, as no two of them, no three of them, or ten or twenty of them, taken together would have been worth what it would cost to buy the necessary rights and construct a dam across tho Savannah river. Therefore this number of either^ of Georgia and South Carolina, all owners of the land, had to be dealt with, for if any lesser number had been dealt with and the proposition decreased, I know to my sorrow that the above objection would have made it prohibitive. For this reason it is evident on its face that no individual land own er had anything but farming land as far as power value was concerned. Weddings :dding present is made se of our very large I JEWELRY, TIME LASS, SILVER :HESTS OF SILVER. isigns from the largest facturers. ?GERT &CO. a, Ga. cn Ess There was every effort made on my part and my associai es to get up the necessary amount of such co-opera tion, but it was a practically impos sible thing to do. There has now been bought and paid for (at prices far in excess of farm laud values) approximately ninety to ninety-five per cent of tho necessary flowage or pondage rights, leaving onlj ten ol the original one hundred sixteen pieces unset tled for; before any condemnation was thou-.; t necessary. And every effort was ;n.vle to settle thepc few remainin:; on s with a cash con sideration, even r.t far higher than their value w.- known to be, before it was conclu-] I to bo necessary to uso the right i* nveyed by the legis lature o', ti'e -.vit. of South Caroli na. Thi? condensing of land is not really what it sounds like. With the charter in hand from the state, and right by general law in Georgia to condemn, the Georgia-Carolina Power Company could proceed to construct its dam without hindrance from any one or fear of injunction, other than the supervision o: the war department, and those with whom it had not been able to ar range a settlement would have the legal right to brm-; suit against the company for damages that came to them by the building of such a dam, and such a suit, or suits, would be tried in Edgefield county before an Edgefield jury. This action would undoubtedly come in the next few years, but the fact that the company had not been abb; to arrange with all of the land owners that would be afTfcted, and thai the company therefore would bo liable in the hereafter to sui?, would make it hard to dispose of the bonds to put up the plant with, aud might be one more ol' thc many \Suffi things that in the last year and a. half have made the large amount of money already invested look like it would be lost and the plant not bo built, and the money already paid to land owners for pondage rights,, bo simply a gift to them. The condemnation proceedings to be instituted are nothing more than the company now bringing the mat ter of these future suits to a head now, and having a just consideration for such damage settled now, and this in the same Edgefield court, before an Edgefield jury. This, as in any other case at court, can be appealed by either side if that side considers the award unjust, and car ried np to a higher court. I personally have handled the affairs of this company with all its dealings with home people, as I personally had induced, after a great deal of pursuading, this northern capital to back this risky venture that would not be touched by home people. And if I was un - just to either side in making thiMe settlements, or offers for those yet unsettled, I was unjust to the com pany in the araountsSpaid for these pondage ' rights, knowing as I did by exp?rience that unless all of these many properties were taken collect ively that there was no waler power I value thore that could be made to-1 pay interest. Our people are familiar with the talk of the last twenty years, of the water powers up the Savannah riv er, and the amounts expended, and in the instance of one company its expenditures amounted, probably to near half a million dollars, from which nothing has as yet ever come, for those whose money went into it. I call this to your attention to ? show that these waters are not so-1 valuable as it might otherwise ap pear, when the value can only be gotten out by the further invest- j ment of large sums of money on an | uncertain risk. And to get these large sums invested requires, as inj your case or any other investorj that the proposition evered mustj be worked out on paper completely to the end, and bear th? closes j scrutiny, and be able to show morl than interest returns to cover th? certain losses that will come in con| struction and the non returns fror the money during the period ol promotion and construction beforf the unsold power yields any returr And I venture to say that you, ol ai ' man who had money to inveij would hetitate to put up his prc portion in such an amount wherj the venture appeared as uncertaii as it did, and does, and the return^ to the investor are as small ai the] actually are. As the promoter in this enter-] price I saw and realized sometime back that I must be willing to set the money I had put into it a loss tc rae and ibo proposition an uttei failure owing to the concessions had lo make both land owner and investor, and have tho public say, "I knew he could not do it;" or put in moro and push t he matter through to a finish with tho hope that the success of the enterprise would re pay rae. . I regret that I feel it is necessary! to ask you for this amount of your valuable space, but I could not re frain from trying to get before the people of Edgefield county thisjn-H for mat io u regarding th?: Georgia-H Carolina Power Co., a- ' now it tdjj bc. Thanking you, 1 a; i Very * y your?, ?. Wood,