Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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_T1 illa writ trip lars STA won Bdg Equi Off For New York. Mr. W. H. Turner left Monday for New York where he will spend several weeks among the importers and largest jobbers in the country put chasing the spring stock for the Corner Store. He is a buyer of large experience and also has excel lent taste and judgment, conse quently tke patrons of the Corner Store will soon see the newest and nobbiest things of the early suring ?eason on display. Miss Kate Sarau el has also gone to New York to study the spring millinery styles and to assist in purchasing for this department of the Corner Store. Death of Mrs. Dunn. Mrs. Hattie Dunn died Monday night about 8 o'clock after a long illness. She was seventy-two veais o f age. Mrs. Dunn was born and reared in Lincoln county, Ga. She joined the church in girlhood. She wag a member of Asbury Methodist church, Augusta, Ga., for 10 or 1 8 years. For the past two years she has been a member of Edgetield Methodist church. Mrs. Dunn was a pious Christian woman. She died in the faith. She was married in 18?6 to 'Uriah T. Dunn. He died i4 years ago. Mrs. Dunn is surviv ed by two daughters, Miss Lou Dunn and Mrs. Katie DuRant. The funeral se?vice was conduct ed at the home Tuesday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. J. R. Walker. The interment was in West View cemetery, Augusta, Wednesday morning. Parksville News. Superintendent W. W. Fuller paid our school a visit recently. His presence was much appreciated and we hope he will come again. Mr. R. N. Edmunds has gone to Ridge Spring on a visit. Mr. Pat Robertson has been sick sick for some days. We trust he will soon recover. Mrs. Mattie Carrol and Miss Anabel Riser of McCormick, spent Saturday with Mrs. Sally Holly. The district of ParkBville will hold an educational meeting at the Baptist church next Saturday at 8 o'clock. The following subjects will be discussed: Religion, Educa tion and Agriculture. Measles is all the go here. ie Grand O s offered me ing One Hun to the Virginie Equitable Gue of legal res .NDING in th? Are you not ] .derful thing? Therefore con ofield boy wir table Life Insu Reward Offered. I will pay $25 in cash for the ap prehension and evidence to convict the party or parties who about the 15th of December took a pair of shafts from a buggy in my shop yard and who on the night of January 31 took a wheel from a buggy in my yard. I am determined to apprehend and punish the guilty parties if possible. W. H. Powell. Working For One Hundred Thousand. The Prudential Life Insurance Company, one of the foremost old line companies, is represented in this section by Mr. E. J. Norris, who has placed contracts amount ing to many thousands of dollars on the lives of persona residing in Edgefield county. In order to stimulate their agents to greater activity, the officials of The Pru dential have offered a free trip to the Panama exposition which is to be held in San Francisco next sum mer to all who write insurance to the amount of ?100,000 during li) 14. Mr. Norris has decided to work for this trip and to that end he asks the co-operation of his fiiends. All who contemplate tak ing out a life insurance policy should seelMr. Norris. The Pruden tial contricts are very desirable and its rates are very low. Special Trip to Dallas and New Orleans Via Southern Railway. The Southern Railway has ar ranged a special tour to Dallas, Texas, for the South Carolina dele gate." ;::id others desiring to attend the Sixth National Corn Exposition to be held at February 10-24. The party v ill leave on the Carolina Special from Cdumbia, Monday, Februar , l?th, going via Asheville, Memphis and Little Rock, return ing via Houston, New Orleans, Montgomery and Atlanta, arriving home February 27th. Daylight trip through Arkansas and Texas, spending three and a half days at Dallas and Fort Worth, one day at Houston and two days a J New Or leans during the Mardi Gras. Ex ceptionally low fare open to every body. For details, communicate with S. H. McLean, DPA., Colum bia, S. C., or Magruder, DPA., Southern Railway, Augusta, Qa. ' qu?tate s a free trip dred Thousai i Coast by se irding Ameri< erve life insu 3 United State proud of youl tinue your g< L these fine tr Ashbey W. ranee Agent Dixie Auxiliary Carnival. The members of the Dixie aux iliary will give a carnival on the lawn of Mrs. B. B. .Tones, commenc ing Friday night at eight o'clock. Severa: tents presenting special features will be arranged along the midway. In order that tbe women may have equal rights with the men, in conductingja carnival as well as at the poll?, there wiil be a clowness on the midway as well as a clown. And as an additional amusement, affording the carnival patrons full value for their monty, the clown. and clowness may tango just a wee bit. There will be oceans of fun, mirth and merriment for all who patronize the carnival Fridaj night. Candy, punch, oyster stew and oth er things that please the palate will be on sale. Expresses Gratitude. We desire to thank The Adverti ser and our many friends and neigh bors for their sympathy and kindly offices in the death and burial of our lamented father. We have never seen the divine injunction, Bear ye one anothers burdens" more beautifully illustrated. Both individually ani in behalf of the sorrowing family we thank you all profoundly and sincerely; and will ever pray that whenever the ?up is passed to you, as in time it must be, you may be sustained in your bereavement by the All wise Creator, who doeth all things well. W. D. Ouzts. Elmwood, S. C. Honor Roll Edgefield Public and High School. First Grade-Elizabeth Timmer man, Mary Marsh, Allen George Thurmond, Royal Shannonhouse, Robert Tompkins, Jack Feltham. Advanced First-Allen Edwards, Elizabeth I ?ul, Robert Arthur. Second Grade-Edwin Rives 96, John Wells 95, Elizabeth Lott 95, Isabelle Byrd 95, Earl Quarles 91, Mary Lyon 91, Wallace Sheppard 90, Benjamin Cogburn 90, Tom Bailey 90. Third Grade-Helen Nicholson 97, Mobley Sheppard i)7, George Tompkins 97, Mitchel Wells 97, Raymond Folk 93, Eleanor Mims 91, Sara Paul 90, Robert Ouzts 90, Corrie Cheatbam 95. Fourth Grade-Lois Mims 94, Wm Folk 93, Ethel Cheltham le a Bulwa to Cape May id Insurance c curing $50,00 sans Homes Lrance (protec >S. . countrymen ood work, an ips. Edge: ?--B-^ 'X i ni I II i 90 3-4, Eleanor Kinnaird 90 1-2, Geneva Quailes 90 1-2, Wiliie Mc Manus UO. Fifth Grade-Edith Ouzts 92, Sara Lyon 90, Ellen Quarks 90, Norma Shannonhouse 90. Sixth Grade-Arthur Britt 96, Edwin Folk 95, James Sharpton 93, James Porter 92, Ileen Hading 90, Seventh Grade-Margaret May 96 1-2, Willie Peak 90 14, Fred Mays 90 1-8, Genevieve Norris 90. Eighth Grade-Lula Ouzts 99, Ouida Pattison 97 1-7, Mary Lewie 94 0-7, Carrol Rainsford 92 2-7, Callison Kemp 92 1-7, Pearl Quarles 91 5-7, Morris Ryan 90 3-7, Janice Morgan 93 1-7. Ninth Grade-Alma LeLoach 95 2-3, Blondell Hart 95 1-6, Ida Folk 94 5-6, Ruth Lyon 91. Delightful Reception at the Home of Mrs. P. F. Day. At the home of Mrs. P. B. Day was tendered a large reception on last Friday afternoon from three to six o'clock. The members of the Trenton W. C. T. LT., and th? ladies of the Lil lie Day Guild were the hostesses who united in welcoming those who called during the afternoon. Mrs. Leila Leppard and Mrs. W. M. Leppard, two of the most valued members of the community, were the honored guests. They will soon leave for their new home in Colum bia and thn reception was given to them on the eve of their departure. Many regrets were expressed as the farewell word? were spoken to these esteemed ladies. Music from a Victrola was fur nished while delightful refresh mi nts were served. Mrs. D R. Day, and Miss Lura M i ms of Edgefield presided at the punch bowl, and cake and that delicious fruit beverage were paised to the fortunate guests. Souvenirs of white and green ribbon, emblems of the two organi sations, were presented by Mrs. Bidson as a reminder of the pleas ant occasion. The home of Mrs. Day is an ideal place for such entertainments and Mr. and Mrs. Day are noted for their hospitality, having the faculty of making every on. feel welcome and happy while in their home. pk of Billie \ N. J., in 191 luring 1914, ? O by July 1st. sixteen billio: ited by law) who have don d thereby, he field, South Cai In Memory of Mrs. Mary J. Thurmond. Whereas it has pleased our Heav enly Father to remove from om midst our loved friend and zealous co-worker, Mrs. Mary Thurmond, ht it resolved: First: That the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union of Edge field has lost one of its most loyal and devoted members, who was ever ready to help in the great struggle for righteousness against the sin of intemperance. Second: That we try day by day to emulate her beautiful Christian life. That we submissively bow to this dispensation of God's will, and tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Third: That a copy of these reso lutions be inscribed in our minute book, a copy be sent to the bereav ed family and ono to The Edgefield Advertiser for publication. Mrs. W. L. Dunovant, Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, Mrs. J. W. Peak. In Memory of Mrs. Mary J. Thurmond. Whereas it is our sad duty to re cord the passing away of one of the j most honored and beloved members I of the Edgefield chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Mrs. Mary J. Thurmond, be it resolved: First: That the U. D. C. of Edgefield has sustained a great loss, the life of Mrs. Thurmond and her devotion to the Confederate cause having been an inspiration to all the other members of the chapter. She loved the cause as one who had suffered for its sake. Second: That we, as a chapter make her lovely example a beacon light for our guidance, and in sub mitting to His divine will, we re member her amiablfc qualities and Christian graces and strive to emu late them. That we extend to the bereaved loved ones our love and sympathy in this day of sorrow, inscribing a copy of these resolutions on our minute book, and sending a copy to the family. Mrs. R. A. Marsh, Mrs. B. E. Nicholson, Mrs. J. JJ. Mims. To Cere a Cold in One Day rake LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stol? Cowgk and H-iWfir and works off tho Cold. Dr*nbc* roi?? amer if H fofl" to cure. m mTmovwrt .m******* a*. ms. -5, by liso a 1914 n dol OUT e this >lp an polin a Resolutions on the Death of Mrs. Mary 'Thurmond. Whereas, God, in his unerring: wisdom, has removed from our midst to her heavenly home, our sister, Mrs. Mary Thurmond, who has been associated with us for the past ten or twelve years as a faith ful and enthusiastic member of our Woman's Missionary Society, we desire to give expression to th* affectionate esteem in which she wa? held. Be it therefore resolved: First: That by her kind spirit, gentle dispi sition, sympathetic na ture and helpful deeds, she gave evidence of her Christ-like charac ter, and by her life glorified her Father in Heaven. Second: That we miss her pres ence at our meetings, but may her absence constrain us to greater efforts, knowing that we too shall be called to our reward. Third: That a page of our min utes be dedicated to her memory and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to her family. Mamie X. Tillman. Fannie Tompkins. Notice of Final Dis charge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, Dr. Geo. M. C. F. Mood has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Administrator in re the Estate of Mrs. Emma Bettis Mood deceased, on this the 12th day of January, 1914. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my oflice at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina on the 14th day of February, 1914 at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of Discharge should not be granted. W. T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. C. S. C. January 12, 1914. Try the Barrington-Hall bakeriz ed, 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 ?teel-ciit coffee ii. DlDOTUt A 0?.