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(f'jgejjeln* Mette. Total Scores Edgef ield Gun Club Shoot Held July 18. H. A. Smith_.17 S. E. Morgan.20 J. C. Hughes.---16 J. W. Stewart........12 Francie Sheppard._.--1 B. M Eppes.....-.22 J. W. Chcdtham.8 0. P. Bright._.-15 Marchant Zimmerman.....19 Edgefield Gains Good Citizen. Having been eleoted to the posi tion of weigher and assistant book keeper of the Beaver Dam Mill, Mr. Ernest Quarles will move his family to Edgefield about the mid dle of August and will occupy Mr. R. C. Padgett's residence on Jeter street. Mr. Quarles and his esti mable wife will be very cordially welcomed to Edgefield. We can always make room for such good citizens. Checking Up Books. Notwithstanding the fact that Edgefield has as capable and effi cient county officials as any county in the State, once or twice each year a subcommittee from the grand ury makes an investigation into he records and vouchers of each fifi ce. The subcommittee which is compose this year of A. E. Padgett, W. H. Dorn, P. B. Day, Jr., W. L. Dunovant, J. R. Cantelou and J. W. Stewart, began its work of inspection Monday. Attended District Meeting in Aiken. The district medical association held itt quarterly meeting in Aiken Monday. The Physicians who at tended from Edgefield were Dr. W. D. Oazts, Dr. J. N. Grafton and Dr. EL A. Marsh. This dis trict is composed of the counties of Lexington. Saluda, Aiken and Edgefield. These distiict conven tions are always well attended and much real b nefit is derived from these meetings by the physicians. Crops Recovering From Injury by Hail. Mr. H. W. Dobey was in town Monday aud upon being: questioned by The Advertiser's representative as to the condition of the corn and cotton that was injured, by the hail in his section about a month ago stated that the improvement has been marvelous. Young ootton was more seriously injured than that which was more advanced, con sequently the yield will be less. The corn ha3 been cut off but not so much as was expected at the time the hail fell. Entertained in Honor of Miss Boatright. The most elaborate and most beautifully planned social function of the season was the reception given Thursday afternoon by Miss Sophia Emma Dobson at "Fair view," her elegant country home, in honor of her cousin, Miss Maid elle Boatright of Ridge Spring. In vitations were issued to more than half a hundred ladies of Edgefield and vicinity. As the guests arriv ed they were served with punch by Misses Anna Hollingsworth and Sophia Dobson, standing beneath a large oanopy of pink flowers. After a very pleasant social half hour each guest was handed a score card upoa which was printed in gold the word "Fairview." Upon this card was recorded the guesses in the advertisement contest which had been arranged by the hostess. An examination of the cards at the close of the contest showed that Mrs. B. E. Nicholson possessed the greatest gift in supplying the names of the advertisments as suggested by the clippings from magazines and papers, consequently she was awarded the prize, a pair of 6?k hose. The sweltering heat of the July afternoon was in a large meas ure counteracted by the iced re freshments that were beautifully served. Pink ice cream was served in blocks with the letter "J>" in green in the centre, the same deco ration and coloring being observed in the cake which was served. Pink and green heart-shaped mints were also served. All of the refresh ments were ordered by express from the leading caterer of Atlanta. Piney Grove Picnic. The editor of The Advertiser ac cepted an invitation Saturday to the annual picnic at Piney Grove school house which is located east of Phil ippi ohurch, being about twelve miles from Edgefield. After an nouncing in what neighborhood the picnic was held it is needless to add that the day was pleasantly spent. I The journey was made in an hour by means of an automobile, the car being occupied by Messis. W. B. Cogburn, James T. Mima, I?. E. Nicholson, J. D. Holstein, Jr., and the writer. Mr. Holstein who was at the wheel on this occasion, as on numbers of others, proved to be an expert in handling an automo bile. As the weather and the crops are about the only topics of conversa tion in Edgefield county now, ex cept among courting couples, we naturally observed the farms very closely as we sped along. From the time we left Edgefield the crop outlook steadily improved. Even in the hail-stricken section the cot ton and corn have "come out" won derfully. Crops in the eastern sec tion of this county are always more forward by at least two weeks than those of the western and northern sections; and this year is no excep tion. As we have already stated, the appearance of the crops im proved as we journeyed eastward, the climax being reached when we arrived at the home of Mr. Alvin Derrick. Taken as a whole, we believe his crop is unsurpassed in the county. In the first place Mr. Derrick has fine fresh land that is as level as a dining tibie, and upon it he grows splendid crops. In ad dition tc knowing huw to do things Mr. Derrick has the will and ener gy to do them. The attendance upon the picnic was somewhere around 600, and a more orderly occasion we have nev er seen. The people gathered in groups under the pines and chatted informally until about one o'clock, 7hen all were invited to partake of the splendid feast that had been spread upon the long table. Besides the usual picnic dinner an inexhaust ible supply of hash was provided. After the great throne: bad been fed many baskets full were left. Truly, the hospitality of the good people of the Piney Grove commu nity is unbounded. The patrons of Piney Grove school are greatly interested and enthused over education, this being evidenced to some extent by the manner in which they have im proved their school building. It is well lighted, well ventilated and beautifully painted inside and out. Not yet satisfied with what they have accomplished in the way of providing an adequate school equip ment, they are still raising funds with which to make other improve ments. The patrons of the school sold iced drinks Saturday in order to swell their treasury, realizing a considerable sum by that means. Early after dinner ahort addresses I were made by Hon. B. E. Nichol son, Rev. Mr. Booser, and Col. P. B. Mayson. As some of our auto mobile jparty had engagements at Edgefield early in the afternoon, the writer only heard the address of Mr. Nicholson. He discussed on a high plane, as is alwayd his wont, some of the current issues. Mr. Booser and Col. Mayson spoke after the car bearing our party had disappeared over the hills bound for Edgefield. The writer heard a numbet of ex pressions commending the good people of that and adjoining com munities for their public spirit in holding these annual picnics, which bring the people together under the the most wholesome influences. It is now generally known that no dis order of any kind will be tolerated at Piney Grove, consequently the [boisterous, liquor-drinking fellows remain away. Nota drop of whis key was in evidence, notwithstand ing the close proximity to liquor soaked Aiken couuty. P. S.- We do uot intend to ap ply a match to the kindling under the traditional "political pot" by referring to the matter, but it was not difficult to discern that the hand-shaking for the political jam boree of 1914 has already begun in Edgefield. Now this is entre nous, and not intended to arouse the po litical "bees." Let's keep them in the hive until next May, if possible. A Voice From Gettysburg. E litor Advertiser: It is not my intentiou to write up this great gati "ring of the blue and gray. The big ?i ?lies will do that. We ar rived st Gettysburg June 30, 9.30, with very few exceptions every body ;s highly pleased, the air is ladeu A- i th benedictions, the elec tric currents bid us welcome, but man air! nature with one acclaim bid us ".ruest welcome. This is a grand io union, and will in the end prove a blessing to the whole coun try. There never was one like it in the history of the ages, nor there never wi I! be the like again. Get tysburg steped fifty years back in the halo of history and looked again upon an army of blue and an array of gray, meeting at her door steps to join in the semi-centennial celebration of the greatest battle of the war between the states, and to show to the world that bullet and saber scars are not so deep as the feeling of American brotherhood. Each day veterans in blue and gray trooped into the little town which lies so peacefully among the ever lasting hills since Lee and Meade turned their legions southward so long ago. The officials estimate the number of veterans up-to-date to be 45,000 probably the greatest array that ever assembled on Gettysburg field after Lee and Meade left it to glory, and to history. The central figures! ina wonderful picture, are these veterans of *'the greatest fighting force the sun ever shone on" shook off the weight of age and fought over again the battle that marked the high tide of the confederacy. They are here to honor the men who fought and died on both sides of the three days conflict of half a century ago, and to commemorate deeds of heroism unparalleled and unequalled. It is an. army united in sentiment, and united in fact; for the blue linked arms with the gray. They marched the duty road together from the village; they sat down at the same mess tables and would tell M each other of their close calls; and it there was any ranker in any heart, any feeling of bitter ness, it did not come to the sur face. There is an unique flag dying in the big camp tent which has been an object of almost adoration to all who have seen it, and it is agreed that it accurately represents the sentiments of every one. On one side is the stars and stripes, on the other a relic, the Confederate battle flag. Beneath in white letters are these historic declarations: "Let us have peace.-Grant." ''Duty is the sublimest word in any language.-Lee." I walked alone to-d y to where Longstreet formed his line of bat tle, and through the wheat-field, and peach-orchard, down to the foot of Little Round Top a dis tance of about five hundred yards or more, wi;ich was made at double quick time, reaching the objective point it was then war to the knife. It was fifty ye irs ago this morning since we made this charge, but I could in mv imagination hear the roar of the cannon, the whistling bullets and the shouts of the men as across the mtadow they flew sweep ing the field with the bayonet. I stand today 3, where Pickett form ed his grand division of Virginians to make the charge across Mission Ridge to Little Round Top, a charge that has gone down in histo ry, story, and song, I can see his picture now as he draws hie sword from its scabbard in the evenirtg ? sunlight, with his long black hair waving in the evening breeze, and his eyes sparkling like the diamond, and as he cried with a loud voice tirat division, forward guide center, and as I followed his line of battle I could hear that same command echoing through the meadow and over the hills "guide center." The battle flag of the 7th S. C. Regt, did go back with me to Get tysburg, and I unfolded it again on the same plat of ground that it floated just fifty years ago. It was very popular among the boys in blue. A number of ladies came over and took the picture of the flag, one lady toi?"1 rae that she had nev er seen a confederate flag, and had never talked with any perton from the south before. This new meet ing of the blue and gray, at this battlefield will do more in bringing about a better feeling between the north and south than anything that has ever taken place before in the history of the nation. I have never enjoyed any gather ing in my life more than this, and it is my opinion, after seeing and hearing what I did, that everybody was delighted while there, and went away with a broader mind, a higher idea of life, and a better man. Of course there are men who did not see it that way, and men who would find fault with everything-, every where. But it was more like an old time Methodut love-feast, than any thing else that I could think of, each was glad to see the other, every countenance was full of be nign pleasure the whole time we were there. Why should it not be so, since we are a re-united country, we claim protection under the same flag, we are governed by the same laws, we read the same Bible and worship the same God, our future hopes, and future destinies are the same. 'The strife is over!" ''Each fought for his own precious cause, Each to his standard true, Let them be praised, those gallant men What if in the gray or in the blue, One cause was lost, the other won, United now, they stand to-day, A common brotherhood of men The grand old blue, the noble gray." J. Russell Wright. Cores Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Core. The worst case?, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing? OU. It relieves I PsiB sad Heals at the fame time. 25c, SS?, $1,90 Card of Thanks. I take this means of thanking my friends and neighbors for their great kindness during the late ill ness of ray wife. I Bhall cherish their thoughtfulness as one of the dearest recollections of my life. I desire to thank the ladies who pre sented so many beautiful floral tributes. I am also profoundly grateful to friends who have writ ten so many letters of sympathy. I trust that some day I can show my appreciation in a more substantial way. J. B. Timmerman. Edgefield, S. C. Death of Mrs. Kate Black. Mrs. Kate Black died here at the home of her mother, Mrs. S. A. Morrall, at 10:30 o'clock Saturday night. The interment took place Sunday afternoon in the village cemetery, a short service being con ducted at the grave by her pastor, Dr. M. D. Jeffrcs. Mrs. Black had been in failing health for several years but was never seriously ill until a short time before her death. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, devoting much of her time in spite of her weakened condition to the active work of the church. Her very earnest efforts will be missed, especially among the young people of the church and the community. Mrs. Black is survived by her mother, four sisters, Mrs. P. A. Erwin of Atlanta, Mrs. S. M. Rice of Columbia, Mrs. Bettis Cantelou of Edgefield and Mrs. F. W. Mil ler of Trenton, and two brothers, Gadsden Morrall of Charleston and Dr. S. A. Morrall of Trenton. News From the Rehoboth Sec tion. Dear Advertiser: We are very, very dry in this community, though clouds pass around almost every af ternoon, and we are in hopes we will soon have rain. Crops would be fine if we could only get rain. We are very glad to report that Mr. Eddie Strom is much improv ed. He can now sit up. Mrs. J. D. Hughey and little Ma ry Saluda are visiting relatives in Grovetown. Miss Martha and Master George Bell of Meeting Street are visiting relatives in this community. Miss Jennie Werts of Ninety-Six is visiting Misses Lucyie and Annie May Culbreath. Mr. Evan Morgan returned borne Friday from Columbia. We are Very glad to have him back again. The Sunbeams of Rehoboth church will serve ice-cream and cake, Friday the first day of August at the home of Mrs. H. E. Freeland, from four until nine o'clock. They are trying very hard to raise their apportionment, so come one and all and help the children. The Ladies Missionary Society will meet next Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. A. Wash. Mr. Editor, the ladies would be very glad io have you and Mrs. Mims meet with them. Since the above was written we have had a nice rain. A Sunbeam. July 20th, 1913. Administrator's Notice. All persons indebted to the es tate of S. T. Hughes, deceased, will please make payment to the undersignei administrator, and all holders of claims against said estate will tile them properly veri fied with said administrator. J. G. Hughes, Administrator. Treuton, S. C. July 22 -?13. 11 The King of all Laxatives. 3|For constipation, headache, indi gestion and dyspepsia, use Dr. King's New Life Pills. Paul Ma thulka, of Buffalo, N. Y., says they are the "King of all laxatives. They are a blessing to all my family and I always keep a box at home." Get a box and get well. Price 25c, Recommended by Penn & Holstein. W E Lynch & Co. Make the Old Suit Look New We are better prepared than ever to do first-olass work in cleaning and press ing of all kinds. Make your old pants or suit new by let ing us clean and press them. Ladies skirts and suits ai Iso deaned and pressed. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Edgefield Pressing Club WALLACE HARRIS PROP. Ice tea glasses at 50o per set. Penn & Holstein. (Formerly the S. C. C. I. of Edgefield, S. C.) COL. F. N. K. BAILEY, DE. E. C. JAMES, Superintendent Head Master. A Christian Military Institution offering instruc tion in classical, scientific and commercial courses. Large new brick buildings, modernly equipped, Steam Heat, Electric Lights, Hot and cold water in every room. If you wish to place your son in a school where his health will be carefully looked after, his mind thoroughly trained, and where he will be taught habits of obedience, punctuality aud industry, send him to our institution. Here each cadet is under the close personal con trol and watchful care of the teachers from the time he reaches the school until he leaves for home. 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SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Gun metal, patent leather, tan, in lace or button, at cost Smith-Marsh Co. Come in and look at a pair of oxfords at cost. Smith-Marsh Co. The remainder of our spring mil linery will be sold regardless of cost. Rives Bros. Men's and boys summer ander? wear sold by Rives Broev