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One Dur Sue World'i has ev( The tar and If : a. Th? Married in Johnston. At 4:30 p. m. last Monday after noon tbe Rev. E. C. Bailey united in marriage Mr. J. M Cullum and Miss Mary Spann Harrison at the home of the bride. The marriage was a quiet affair. The contracting parties will make Johnston their home. Sacred Concert. The ladies of the Presbyterian church are preparing to give the Edgefield music-loving public a ?ery delightful treat, consisting of local talent tn chorus binging and four numbers from Miss Battle of Augusta, who has consented to be present on this occasion, the even ing of Thursday, February 12. The ?choirs of all the churches in town have ?een enlisted, and this concert practice will improve the music for the union service. A silver offering will be taken. Mathis-Reeoe. The following invitation announc es an approaching marriage around which much interest bas been cen tered for some time on account of the wide popularity of these young people: . Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mathis re quests the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Wein ona Bettie, to Mr. Oren Pres ton Reese, Wednesday morning the eighteenth of February, nine teen hundred and fourteen at twelve o'clock, Peace Heaven Sunday School House. Engagement Announced. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Green, of Harlem, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Eleanor Frances, to Dr. Frederick Percival Byrd, of Batesburg, S. C. The marriage is announceu for the evening of Tuesday, February 24, at the Green home, the ceremo ny to be performed by the Rev. George Duval. Miss Green is one of the most popular young women in Harlem and is greatly loved here where she made her home before going to Harlem. She is both pretty and -winning and many are the regrets that will follow ber to ber new home along with best wishes.-Au gusta Chronicle. ?ceeding in th 3 Fair at Bani 3r seen. ? Prudential is our rates are ?rou take any '. ) Professioi Choral Society Concert. The Edgetield public are fortu nate in having in store for them the splendid concert in preparation by thin society on the evening of Feb ruary 17. Mis? Harri* has ai ranged a beautiful, attractive and varied program, which will be published III detail at an early date. Let every lover <?f good music be in readiness for this interesting occasion. Per haps the most inviting numbers on this program will be the singing by the students of the High and Graded schools. Officer Assigned to B. M I. Greenwood, Jan. 24.-Senator Tillman and Congressman Aiken vired to-da\ to the Bailey Militar) Institute that the war department 'tad detailed Lieut. George C. Bow en of the United States army as the .ftieer who is to be stationed here "i teach military science to the ca dets of this school. Lieut. Bowen is a native of Anderson and is au honor graduate of West Point Al present h- is at Fort Bliss in Texas, a post near the Mexican border. He is expected to arrive in Green wot d in a few days. In Memory of Mrs. Mary J. Thurmond. Wheieas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst our loved friend and zeal our co-worker, Mrs. Mary Thur mond be it resolved. Fir*t: That the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union of Edge field have lost one of their most loyal and devoted members, who was ever ready to help in the great struggle for righteousness against the sin <?f intemperance. Second: That we try day by day by day io emulate her beautiful Christian life. That we submissive ly bow t-> this dispensation of God's will, and tender our heartfelt sym pathy to the bereaved family. Third: That a copy cf these reso lutions be inscribed in our minute book, a copy be sent to the bereav ed family and one to the Edgefield Advertiser for publication. Mrs. W.L. Dunovant, Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, Mrs. J. W. Peak, Quaker Oats, poffed Riee and Wheat, at Dunovant & Co. is undertakir 'ransico next 3 ; well known ? lower than th Insurance this 5 lal Fire ai Edgefield, Soi Card of Thank?. With hearts overflowing with deepest gratitude we desire to give an expression of thanks to neign b<>r* and friends for their kindue.-8 and sympathy in our bereavement. I heir ministrations of lovu and the faithful service of the physicians make our sorrow easier to bear, and our burdens lighter. In the dark hour we thank God for our Irietids and for the comfort their friend -hip affords us, and commend us all to the care of our Heavenly Father 'who doeth all things well." Dr. .1. T. Pattison and family. \rl0vem2at oa foot to Secure National Funds For Roads. An enthmianic inns meeting was held in the court house Saturday afternoon in thu interest of good roads. Capt O. P. Bright, th* president of the Chamber of Com merce, presided. Letters wre read from Congressman James F. Byrnes, stating that he can obtain from the government $10,000 for Edgefild county for r ?a I improver mt, pro vided the people of the county will raise twice that sum. Mr. Byrnes also slited that unless prom ni ac tion is taken the money will be [transferred to some othei county or congressional district. A com uiitee c mating of O. P ?Bright, J. C. Long and J. W Stewart was appointed to ascertain from the government what time will be allowed for raising the require 1 sum and also what micinery, if any, must be purchased by the county. The committee has been instruct ed to make a canvass of the territo ry adjacent to the leading public roads in the central portion of the county so that at a subsequent mass meeting the roads that are to be im proved may be wisely selected. The meeting Saturday was largely attended and considerable interest was manifested It is practically certain that at least a portion if not all of the $10,000 will be secured for the county. Capt. Bright has seen a number of merchants and other business men of Edgefield and has secured liberal pledges toward the proposed fund. It is to be hoped that suffi cient money can be raised to secure | government aid. In order to do 1 this prompt action must be taken. Mao's and ladies* Underwear. Smith-Marsh Ot. S RACE Lg I will win rear the great? as having the ose of other si } year help me ORRI id Life Ins ith Carolina. Some Strong Endorsements. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia had the following to lay in apeak ins: of Prof. Pound who is to lec ture here in the opera home next Wednesday evening. "I have had the pleasure of hear-| ing Prof. Aldine Pound on a num ber of occasions, and I am gratified to learn that he is to do some regu 'ar work on the lyceum platform. His thoughts are entertaining and instructive, his language clear and ornate. Those who hear him will be fully repaid." Congressman Edwards of the First District of Georgia also had the following to nay: 1 'Ti has been my pleasure to hear Prof. Pound in two or three of his leciures. I have known him for many years. I regard him as one of the ablest speakers in the country. He is thoroughly educated, highly polished, and has a manner that eminently fits him for the lecture platform. He possesses a degree of magnetism that literally charms his audienoe. I regard him as one of the most profound thinkers and lec turers in the United States." Lecture by Edwin Aldine Pound. The next lyceum entertainment which will be given in the opera house next Wednesday evening will consist of a lectnre by Edwin Al dine Pound who is strongly recom mended by Senator Hoke Smith, John Temple Graves and other ce lebrities. In addition to endorse ments from public men, Prof. Pound is stiongly recommended by leading educators and newspapers in the south. It has been sometime since an attraction of this kind has been presentid under the auspices of the lyceum, hence we believe that the people will be eager to hear a fine lecture. Prof. Pound has a number of popular subjects.any one of which can not fail to please an Edgefield audience. Do not fail to hear Prof. Pound in the opera house next Wednesday evening, February 4. Try the Barrington-Hall bakeriz fcd, steel-cut coffee with all chaff and other injurious parts removed. It is something new and will not fail to please. Drop in and let us show you what the steel-cut coffee is. Dunovant & Co. a free trip est show the Strength of brong Comparj ) go across. s urance Ag B. M. I. New?. In a telegram which reached Col. Bailey a few days ago, the war de-' partment anaounced that they had detailed Lieut. Geo. C. Bowen, now stationed at Fort Bl inn, Texan, to bp the instructor of military science and tactics in the school. He is ex pected to reach here not later than the first of February and military equipment, valued at nearly $6,000, will accompany this detail. It is planned to have the annual encampment this year in April and thia time the cadets will go to Greenville, via Anderson and re turning through Belton end Honea Path. The camp wili be on Paris mountain but frequent hikes to ad joining places will he taken. It is the purpose of the school authori ties to take the battalion to Abbe ville, Laurens, Newberry and other places in the near future to eive ex hibition d. ills. All are eagerly look ing forward to these trios. In the last competitive drill be tween the companies, Co. "A" wai declared the best drilled of all. Two of Edgefield county boys were recently promoted in the mili tary department, Egbert Morgan to first sergeant and Jasper Corley to quarter master sergeant. Julian Williams was transferred to the staff with rank of hospital lieuten ant. Monday was another gala day for Bailey for on that day Clinton high school owned defeat to us in basket ball, the score being '22-6 in our favor. Both teams are to be con gratulated on their good playing especially the following on ??ur team: Peeples, Crosby and Masters. The gate raeipts more than cover ed the expenses of tho Clinton leam. Next Friday our team and the Presbyterian college of Clinton will play a match. The cadets are expecting another victory. H. H. Snuggs. For Sale. ' One well bred Jack colt 15 months, soon be ready for service and will develop into fine Jack. Also fine Jennet and two months Jack colt. J. H. GARRETT, Clarks Hill, S. C. 1-98-41 L?1CC3 to tte i world Gibral des. Pleasant Party. On last- Friday evening the girls and boys of the so called "younger set," were delightfully entertained at the residence of Miss Lallie Peak. On account of inclement weather, only a part of the guests arrived. This did not however, mar ths good time of those present. Musio of the popular r ig-time variety was played during tho evening. A. progressive conversation al lowed each of the guests a few min utes chat. A contest also formed a part of the evening's entertainment, consisting of ad vertisi ments which from the picture or words on them the person was io obtain a clue ic the article advertised. The lucky contestants in this were Miss Gladys Chappell and Mr. Arthur Collett. The prize when presented was found to be a dainty boudoir cap, pretty to gaze upon and still more useful. Following this the guests retired' to the parlor where after a few more minutes of music and laugh ter, they were invited to partake of something more tangible than mu sic. The refresh men is consisted of ambrosia, which was truly ambro sial, and cake. Ai a rather late hour, the guests departed reluctantly feeling that they had a time fully worth remembering. A Guest. Trenton High School Music So ciety Entertainged. The Trenton High Schol music sorlvty was delightfully entertained r>r, last Saturday afternoon January 24, by little Margaret Courtney. The following program was success fully carried out: Star gleams, Miss Mary Helen Harrison. Fairy dreams. Margaret Courtney. Essay, life and works of Mendels sohn, Miss Julia Wise. Blushing dubaunte, Miss Ray Swearingen. A legend of Bregeos, recitation, Miss Leila Quirles. After serving delicious refresh ments the society then adjourned to meet again on February 28, with Miss Mary Helen Harrison. Callie Wise, Seo. Best Georgia Cane Syrup, at Dunovant <k Co.