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fOffice No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, April 22nd. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Mr. W. J. Hatcher has sold 15 Ford care within the past 30 day P. Mr. and Mrs. Frank West were among the visitors in Edgefield Monday. Miss Addie Callihara, ofjAntioch, is visiting her suter, Mrs. W. K. Oovar. Miss Mary Timmerman of Ridge Spring is the guest of Miss Mae Tompkins. Mrs. E. C. Brown of Greenville is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Ida F. Sheppard. Mrs. J. F. Walker cf the Antioch section is spending a week with Mrs. O. B. Anderson. Miss Elise Bates of Batesburg has been the guest of Miss Lillian Nicholson for several days. Automobiles are as "thick as hops" in Edgefield. New ones com ing in almost daily. The Advertiser predicts that Luke May's toe will not gel well until after the Mexican war is over. Mrs. Sallie Nicholson was receiv ed into the Baptist church last Sun dav morning by letter from Berea. Prof. Obediah Threewitts covered ?imss?f with glory Monday nfght and greatly increased the popularity of his "skule. " Mrs. Mary Marshall of Alabama spent several days here last week visiting her sister, Mis. A. R. Nich olson, Jr. Work on the new Baptist church goes steadily forward. Within a few weeks all of the brick work will be completed. The program of the concert to be given by the Choral club in the opera house Friday night, May ?, is published in this issue. Hon. W. H. Nicholson and C. A. Mays, Esq., came down from Greenwood to see the Deestriek Skule Monday night. Misses Mamie Cheatham and Ellee Swearingen laft Friday for an extended visit to relatives and friends in Tidal ia and McRae, Ga. Mr. E. J. Minis, Miss Sadie Mims and little Kate and Julian ?pent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ready at their home near Johnston. No splinters have been left on the floor of the opera house rostrum. S. McGowan Simkins and Luke May can tell you what became of pome of them. Mr. H. II. Sanders has added a modern machine; tor slicing meats to the iquipmentof his market. See what he says to the housewives in Iiis advertisement in titi.: issue. The mission study el is- will not meet at the home of Mrs. J. Wm. Thurmond Friday afternoon as an nounced on account of ti:" dinner to be served by the Baptist ladies. Mrs. R. I.. Dunovanl an 1 the four youngest children are in Georgetown visiting Mrs. Duno vant's sisters, Mrs. Wayne Darling ton and Mrs. Frank E. Johnstone. Mr. W. E. Turner announces his candidacy for the oflice of ma^i*. trate of the Sth judicial district. He is a good man and if elected will dispense justice with an even hand. The Greenwood boosters are coming Friday 200 strong. Let's give them a royal welcome, such a welcome as they will not receive anywhere else on their boosting tour. The members of the Edgefield chapter U. D. C. will have a call meeting on Friday afternoon, May 1, at 4 o'clock, at the home of M ri. James Tompkins. A full attendance is requested by the president. 1..e Edgefield butchers want it distinctly understood that they do not sell meat from all the different kinds of cows that Will Lott ''written" about at the '"skule" com mencement the other night. Mr. J. F. l'ardue announces that lie is a candidate for re-elertioii as magistrate of the 4th judicial dis trict. He is otie of th?' liest citizens in the county and will do his ut most to fill satisfactorily any office to which he may be elected by the people. Miss Florence Mounce of Augus ta is th? guest of Miss Virginia Ad dison. Col. P. B. Mayson and his fiddle can make old men young and young men younger. That he is such a gifted fiddler was a surprise to many. Hon. John C. Sheppard and Dr. J. G. Tompkins attended a meeting of the (irand Lodge of the Knights of Honor in Columbia last week. Miss Julia Folk has had as her guests Miss Effie Stoy of Athntn, Miss Pearl Cameron of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Lucile Dukes of North Augusta. Regular Baptist services will be lield next Sunday; at the High School auditorium at 11:30 a.m. and in the Presbyterian church at 8:15 p. m. Sunday school at 10:30 ja. m. Mr. B. F. Zimmerman spent a ?day and niyht in Edgetfeld last week. He has promised to make a long visit to his friends here later in the spring. Mr. Zimmerman is very highly esteemed in Edgetield. Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman entertain ed the members of the Johnston orchestra and several lady friends from Johnston with a six o'clock dinner Monday. They came over to the Deestrick Skule. The recent cold weather has caused many small pears to fall from the trees. It is practically cer tain though that a good peach ci op will be made. If both are injured, we have the blackberry aa a dernier ressort. A meeting of the Choral club will be held in tbe High School au ditorium Friday night at 8:30 o'clock. The ladies will meet at the home of Mis. R. G. Shannonhouse for practice Friday afternoon at five o'clock. o :. ?&?M?*m?M?a Miss Mamie Dunovant came home la?t Friday afternoon and remained till Sunday afternoon. She was ac companied by Miss Geneva Murray, Miss Kate Martin and Miss Louise Coleman, all of whom are teachers in the Williston High School. Rev. John Lake and Rev. Lands dale, both of whom are representing the Foreign Mission board, will be in Edgefield Sunday, the 10th of May. They will leave the next day for the Southern Baptist convention which will be held in Nashville. Tenn. We have added a torring car to' our livery equipment and all calls, either day or night, will be prompt ly answered. A competent driver will have charge of the car. Wilson cfc Cantelou. At the regular conference of the Baptist church Sunday morning il was decided that a bell be placed in the church. The additional cost will be about *?o. Whether or not a pipe organ will be purchased and installed by the time the building is completed will be decided at the next monthly conference. When the post office is closed stainjK can he purchased ?ii the drug store of Collett & Mitchell. ! j This will bo a great convenience lo! the public. Instead of having wait while the mail is being opened i v> mail a letter, .stamps can lie oh i tai ned :t tba popular store across j the street. ! j Religious Notices. i ? _ Rev. E. C. Bli ley will preach at T-enton this Sunday morning and at Johnston Sunday night. Remem ber places and hours. Revival services in Columbia conducted by Rev. P. P. Blalock resulted in a good revival and 18 accessions to that church. Next Sunday morning at ll o'clock there will be preaching at the Edgefield Methodist church, and in the afternoon at mill chapel by Rev. J. R. Walker. Classified Column. FOR SALE-Some very fine registered Berkshire pigs at ?l? each, eight, weeks old, deliveries May 1st. R. H. Middleton, Clark's inn, s. c. 4-l-4t. FOR PROMPT SALE-Georgia plantation at a bargain, thirty miles frcm Macon, containing 2700 acres. Address Land Trust Company, 510 Grant Building, Atlanta, Ga. fr Candidates Column J For Supervisor. To the Voters of Edgefield County: I respectfully solicit your unbiased suffrage as a candidate for Supervisor of your county, and if elected will try to serve the people as near right as I conceive, pledging myself to support the nominees of the Democratic party. W. G. Wells. I respectfully announce that I am a | candidate for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county and solicit the votes of the people, pledging myself if elect ed to a faithful discharge of the duties j and to support t he nominees of the Democratic party. R. J. Moultrie. For County Treasurer. Appreciating your past favors for| Treasurer of Edgefield County, I an nounce my candidacy again for said office | and pledge myself to support the nomi nees of the Democratic party. The] term of this office is now four years. E. S. Johnson. For Auditor. I respectfully announce that I am a| candidate for re-election to the office of auditor of Edgefield county andi ?ledge myself to abide the result of the ?emocratic primary. J. R. Timmerman. For Judge of Probate. This is to announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of | Probate Judge. I shall abide the re sult of Primary Election and support nominees thereof. W. T. Kinnaird. For Magistrate. 1 hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of magistrate of | the 8th judicial district and pledge my self to abide the result of the Demo cratic primary. T. J. McDowell. 1 respectfully announce that I am a| candidate for tbe office of magistrate of the 4th judicial district and will abide the result of the Democratic | primary. J. F. Pardue. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate of the 8th judicial circuit of Edgefield county and pledge myself co abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. E.Turner. Just received a barrel of Arairon's fresh roasted coffee, 25cts. a pound. See our Lion Brand work shoes. They are made ri^ht and priced right. Every pair guaranteed. Mukashy Bargain House. See our large spring line of Men's and Hoys' suits in all of the popu lar weaves and colors. Mukashy Bargain H?use. We invite the ladies to call to see our beautiful assortment of ready to-wear hats. We can Gave yow money. Mukashy Bargain Houst. Uart Schaffner cfc Marx are the largest and lines! clothes makers in the world, riieir prices range from $18.00 np to ib'* finest, now wo have marked the price from $15.00 and the liner grades in proportion. Sec us about your next suit. !.' <; .Merlins, A;.-usia Ca. Land roth's seed Irish potatoes, M.line grown, in all of the popular varieties ai i-r> cents per peck. W. K. Lynch ?fe Co. We have just received a large shipment of eastern Irish potatoes for seed. Can supply all of the popu lar varieties. Penn cfc Holstein. Write us for Men's or Boys suits, we will convince you that we have finer gooda for less money. F G Mertins, Augusta, Ga. Fresh supply of Land rel h's \ege table seed, the kind that never fail to germinate. W. E. Lvnch & Co. Improved Meat Slicer. I wish to announce to the house keepers of Edgefield and vicinity that I have purchased an up-to date meat slicer for slicing cooked meats, and that I now keep on band ham, beef and breakfast bacon ready to serve. Will slice i ti for you any thickness desired. Can slice as thin as a sheet of paper, if desired. When you want a quick lunch or wish to serve cold supper Sunday nights, call md let me supply yon with these meats properly sliced. We invite the ladies to call and see our modem cutter in operation. H. H. Sanders. Found a Cure For Rheumatism. "I Ruffered with rheumatism foi two years and could not get my right hand to my mouth for that length of time," writes Lee L. Chapman, Mapleton, Iowa. '*] suffered terrible pain so I could not deep or lie still at night. Five years a?io I began using Chamberlain's liniment and in two months I wat well and have not suffered with rheumatism since." For sale by all dealers. Strengthens Weak and Tired Women. I was under a great strain nnrs ing a relative through three months sickness, writes Mrs. J C Van Di Sande, of Kirkland, 111., and Elec tric Hitters kept me from breaking down. I wi'l never be without it. Do you feel tired and worn out? No appetite and food won't digest? It isn't the spring weather. You need Electric Bitters. Start a month's treatment to-day; nothing better for stomach, liver and kid neys. The great spring tonic. Re lief or money back. 50c and SI.CC at your druggist. Notice of Election and Six Wardens. Council Chamber, Edgefield, S. C. March 20, 1914. Notice is hereby given that or the 26th day of May, A. D. 1914 a the Court House, County of Edge field, State of South Carolina, an election will be held for Mayor and Six Wardens (one warden frorr each watd) to ?serve the said towr for the next ensuing term of twe years. At said election, H. C. Watson, W. H. Bee and W. S Covar are hereby appointed to ac as managen?. By order of tin Town Council of the Town ol Edgefield, S. C. (Signed) 'S. G. EDWARDS, Mayor of the Town of Edgefield S. C: Attest: E. J. NORRIS (Corp. Seal) Clerl & Treas, of Town Council. R K< ? ISTRATION NOTIt J K. The Books of Registration of tin Town of Edgefield, S. C., will b< opened at my office in the Farmer: Bank of Edgefield, S. C., on th? gm?1 iij ui iepm? IA. "n.; ?'m-g-"K register the qualified voters thereol for the Municipal Election to b( held on the 26th day of May, A. D. ll) 14. W. A. BTRD, Supervisor of Registration ol' thi Town of Edgefield. April 15-1914. A Good Drug Store. It takes more than a stook o drugs and good intentions to mak a good drug store, it requires ai intimate knowledge of weighing measuring and mixing, which come only after careful study and experi (.ncc Your prescriptions will li properly filled at our -turc. W have .?very mt.dem facility ?md -w know how. Penn & Holste in Teachers' Examina tion. The next regular teachers' exam ?nation will be held Friday, May 1 Usual subjects. White applicant will report at the court-hon.se, am colored applicants at Macednni school building. Work begin promptly at 9 o'clock, and close at 4 o'clock. W. W. Fuller, Co. Supt. Education. Excursion Fares to Spartan burg, S. C., and Return Via Southern Railway. Premier Carrier of the South A( countot South Atlantic States Mu sic Festival, May 6-8, 1914. Rouh Trip Fares. Aiken $4.45 Batesbnrg 4.05 Edgefield 4.65 Johnston 4.45 Leesville 395 Lexington :*-45 Proportionately reduced fare from other points. Tickets on sah May .] to 6 includive v ith fin?? limit returning May 10, 1914. Fo further information, communicat with Magruder Dent, District Passer ger Agent, Augusta, Ga. tr ling's ta Discover* I KILLS THE COUGH. CURES THE LUNGS! BAKJN6 Absolut Cakes, hot bSscu? other pastry, are in the American U ing Powder will digestible, whole: No Alum-Mo L Wen's Kuox straw bats. Smith-Marsh Co. Look to Your Plumbing. Yon know what happens in a house in which the plumbing is in poor condition-everybody in the house is liable fto contract typhoid or some other fever. The digestive organs perform the same functions in the human body as the plumbing loes for the house, and they should be kept in tirst-class condition all the time. If you have any trouble with your digestion take Chamberlain's ablets and you are certain to get quick relief. For sale by all dealers. Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser. Flush out. the accumulated waste and poisons of the winter months; cleans your stomach, liver and kid neys of ali impurities. Take Dr. King's New Life Pills; nothing bet ter for purifying the blood. Mild, non-griping laxative. Cures consti pation; makes you feel Hue. Take no other. 25c at your druggist. Bucklen's Arnica salve for all hurts. Straight at it. There is no usc of our "beating around thc bush." We might ns well out with it lirst as last. vve want you to try Chamberlain's cough remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see why you should not do so. This preparation by its remarkable cures has gaim a world-wide reputation, and people everywhere speak of it in the high est terms of praise. It is for sale by ?ill dealers. When you worl money, don't fool ii work hard for yoi only take care of i bank. They'll mal -that's their busir OFFICERS: J. C. Sheppard, pres.; K.J. Minis, Cashier: J. H. DIRECTORS: J. C. Sbeppar Rainsford, John Rainsford B. E. C. Fuller, B. J. Mims,.l. II. Aile POWDER ely Pure t, hot breads, and daily necessities unity. Royal Bak make them more some, appetizing? Ime Phosphates Moss Democratic Club. In accordance with the rules of the Democratic party. The mem bers of Moss Township D?mocratie Club are requested to meet at Branson Scool Hou*e Saturday eve ning April -J?lo, at four o'clock for the purpose of re organizing and electing delegates to the county convention which meets May the 4th, 1914. C. M. Williams, Pres. $15.000 special suits, all wool nicely made $25.50 values. We have marked our goods down at the start, we can save you from $3.00 to *7. 50 on a suit. Spend 815.00 save 85.00. F. (T. Merlins, An gusta, (4a. Clears Complexion, Removes Skin Blemishes. Why go through life erabansFed and disfigureu with pimples, erup tions, blackheads, red rough skin,, or suffering the tortuns of eczema, itch, tetter, salt rheum. Just ask your druggist for Dr. Hobson's ec zema ointment. Follow the simple suggestions and your skin worries are over. JV1 i ld, soothing, effective. F.xoellenr for babies and -tlcrieatC7~ tender skin. Stops chapping. Al ways helps. Relief or money back. 5uo at your druggist. Notice to Creditors. All Kindred and Creditors hold ing any claim, rr claims, against the estate of James U. Rives, de ceased, are hereby notified to file sn me with me, as Administratrix of said estate, as required by law. Mrs. Annie E. Rives, Administratrix of estate of J. U. Rives deceased. li n A?o vi IS M J! G> TVffAl Ll ? OTE MONEY K Fi t? ?i IN ft* titi Zimmerman Co.--.Sc. 9 k hard for your t away. Make it i. It will, if you t, and put it in the ie it work for you less. Pres.; B. E. Nicholson1 Vice Allen, assistant Cashier d, Geo. W. Adams, Thos. H. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. n.