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tsiabliahp? .1035. L. SUMS,.-...Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $1.60 per year frj advance. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications* will be published unless accompanied, by the writer's name.. Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. LARGEST CIRCULATION IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY. Wednesday, May 13 th. How few arc our real wants!.-How easy it is to satisfy them!-Our imagi nary ones are boundless end insatia ble.-JOHNSON. Huerta needs to be taught more than the A. B. Cr. of war. Niagara has become The Hague of this part of the world. When newspapers fall out the dema gogues are dee-lighted. Atlanta is tn her glory this week, there beinir -r>!> brass bands in the Gate City. That deplorable homicide at Gray court, Laurens county, doubtless would never have occurred had it not been for the ready pistol. It has been intimated that the peace envoys will throw Huerta overboard as their first step. No better beginning cou!- ! he made. Although condemned several years ago, the Eiffel tower has made it pos sible for Pan's to become the centra of the wireless world. According to Kui tor Wallace of thc Newberry Observer, a 'mighty good authority, .') town can be judged by its I newspapersand churches. Better "cat down" expenses. It is hardly probable now that a fuli cotton I crop will be made. And it is cotton j that makes the mare go in this part of the countrv. * The remarks of President Wilson at the services held in honor of the sail ors who lost their Jives at Vera Cruz were beautiful. In fact, he is never disappointing, neither nor ^tate "?- less formal occasions. h has been shown time ami time agam that nothing i.-. so unwise as a quarrel between competing newspapers over their subac:ipt:on Psts. And our observation has been . that the one ! which begins the unpleasantness gener ally gets tin- worst of tin.- fray. The Gray Line Thinning. Otw hears the statement frequently ma-.le that, the old Confederate veterans are rapidly passing away., but a strik ing proof of how steadily they are pass- ? ingoverthe river is found in a state-! ment made by the postmaster at Edge- \ lie!;! -A few days ago. The ?ocal chap ter of the Daughters of the Confedera cy issued invitations to a!! of the veterans in the county to be their guests on Memorial day. using the same mailing list that was used a year ! ago. From one post-office alone the postmaster at Edgefield received eight returned invitations marked "Dead." Yes, the old veterans. God bless everyone of them, 'are rapidly passing away. Let us show them every atten tion and honor possible while they re main with us. Faithful Colored Man Died at Advanced Age. A faithful colored man, "Uncle*1 Bob Sedgier, died in the Rehoboth Hection yesterday, whose passim: away deserves special mention. Ile i-lainitd to bo 1U8 years of age and it is currently believed in the neigh borhood by tbeo'desl white people who knew bi.n that be was real 1 j that old. For a number of years Col W. .i. Talbert, in recognition of 'iis past services lo the white peo ple, has given him a home on one of his farms. "Uncle" Bob always voted the Democratic ticktet and was con spicuous for bis faithfulness in the troublous days of "Tb, wearing the nd sh i rt then as the white men did. Soon after 187o "Uncle" Bob's wife gave birth to triplets, three bovs, and be named them Hampton, Butler and Gary. Two of them are .now living in the ' tu-ighboi hood. County ?nterdenorninaticna Sunday School Convention. One of the best and most profit ble meetings held in our town in long lime was the gathering of tl Interdenominational Sunday Seho Convention of Edgetieid county ( Thursday and Friday of last wee at the Methodist church, and whi th? delegation was not as large was expected, it was representativ and composed of such material ; would absorb the very best and 1 enablei to carry it back for the u and improvement of their respe tive Sunday schools. The officers elected for the ensi ing year are S. li. Mays, pre-iden J. H. Lyon, vice-president and L. ( Watson secretary and treasure i Th? exercises for the first mornin [session vaned somewhat from tl printed programme, to suit the vi iting speakers. Mr. B. E. Niche son delivered the address of we come, which was a real and gen air greeting and had the effect desire of making the delegales and vis tors fen' 9* home as expressed b Elev. J. Covington, of Plui Branch in his brief, but appropriai response. A very helpful and interesting rt sume of the State Sunday Schoc Association at Anderson last fa was given by Rev. George M. Se; ton, Baptist pastor at Plum Branc who also took a prominent part i the deliberations of the oonvei lion. Distinguished visitors were intrc duced to the congregation, arnon them Dr. John C. Carman, stat secretary of the as" nation, Dr. C E. Burts, and Rev. lohn Lake. Dr. Carman was called upon t< substitute for some absentees an< for those present who thought i was wise to give this distinguisher and experienced gentleman time am opportunity to present varied phasei of the work in which he is an ex pert. Dr. Carman has come tc South Carolina at the call of thf state association, from the state ol Colorado, never having lived in the South before. He likes the South and was an inspiration lo the Edge held convention in all the talks he was called upon to make. At one o'clock immedia. .y ad joining the church, dinner was spread ami a good ?social time was m joyed by the guests and the peo ;tle of Edyefield. One of the num bers on the programme for the af ;ernoon session was a paper on Primary work by Mrs. Mamie N. miman. This was greatly appre ciated, and Mr. Carman spoke of he author of tho book from which ihe quoted as a personal friend of tis and one who had been largely instrumental in giving an impetus o primary work. Thursday Evening. There is no one who can come to Sedgefield more cordially received han Dr. C. E. Hurts. It was a rreat privilege to hear him as the peaker for the evening session, and 0 hear his views on subjects of neat moment to our town and coun y and also be impressed with the rreat dignity of Sunday school I vork. Iii- special theme was Moral j Efficiency as promoted by the Sun-j lay school. Friday Morning. The devotions at this session were ;onducted by Kev.Ceo. M. Sexton, ind Kev. J. lt. Walker of the dethodi.-t church and Rev. M. C. vester of the Johnston Lutheran ?.burch discussed the great impor ance of the Intermediate grades, md how u> interest and instruct hem. Dr M I). Jeffries spoke of the Wuk class work. All these ad 1 resses were remarked upon as hav ng been o i very high order and remarkably instructive and practi :al as well as entertaining. Kev. E. C. Hailey of the Presby terian church spoke on "Definite urns and objects in Snnday schoc 1 work," which was followed by Rev. lohn Lake in the discussion of Sun day school and Missions. After re cess of an hour-; and dinner adjoin ing the church, a short afternoon session was held. At this session the committees reported, the first Mr. S. T. Adams of Clark's Hill as chairman on Time and Place, announcing Plum Branch as the fortunate place. Mr. Adams was also a prominent member of the convention. The Resolutions committee made their report through Mr. T. J. M. Scot1 of Morgana, who gave enthu siastic expression of Edgcfield's hospitality as well as appreciation of the splendid programme and speakers. Long-Wise. At thc home of Mr. and Mrs. W. I). Holland ai Trenton Miss Burda Long and Mr. Walter W. Wis? were married Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. E. C. Hailey performing the ceremony. Miss Long was a graduate of the S. C. C. I. and has been teaaching at Trenton for the past two years. Mr. Wise is a suc cessful young .merchant of Trenton. We extend hearty good wishes to these young friends. v at Others Say No/ Endorsed by Own People. The county that elected McLaurin state senator refused to send him to the state convention-because the lines had been drawn on one side, and bad to be drawn on the other.-Newberry Observer. \~ Man of Nerve. For unmitigated nerve give us the man that will send you a long article for publication, free, and then request free copies of the paper. Oh, yes there's plenty of that kind of people' in the world.-Abbeville Medium. Should Own Farm. $ Young men who are working for wages or renting land should strive to own at least a small farm that will support a home, for land values are ad vancing in such a manner that it may be a very difficult matter to pay for a farm a few years hence.TFarm and Ranch. Had Good Time. Man is a funny animal. He can sit on a muddy bank all day in the swel tering sun, catch a few fish of small calibre, and a head ache of giganic di mensions, and come home firm in the conviction that he has hada good time. And the funniest part about all of it is that he really has had a good time. -Greenville News. Assassin With Pen. There is an old maxim that "every thing is fair in love and war." That is a debatable proposition. But it is certain that everything is not fair in politics. For instance, writing anony mous letters to public men is not fair. No true, honest man will do that. The assassin with the pen is abou". as mean as the one who uses the dagger. Spartanburg Journal. The Farm a Factory. The farm is a factory whpre food products are manufactured and where the by-products are utilized as feed for stock. The farm factory does not have strikes and lockouts, nor. is it in dan ger of violating the anti-trust laws of the country. But it requires intelli gent direction and skillful management and the profits are contingent upon co-operation between capital and la bor.-Farm and Ranch. Smile Provokers Magistrate-Can't this case be mettled out of court? Mulligan-Sure, sure. That's what, we were trying to do your honor, when the police interfered. '"What is the name of this dan gerous microbe that is transmitted hy kissing?" asked Mrs. Gabb, as ?he laid down the newspaper. ''Marriage, grunted Mr. Gabb. Willie-Paw, what is a militant m ff ra gelte? Paw-A female whose mouth you ian'topen when sin- is in jail and san t close when she is out of jail, my son. .'distress- Why have you put two int water bottles in my bcd, Brid ie t ? Bridget-Sure, mum, wan of .him was leaking, and I didn't know which, sol put it in lo make sure in the late fall, at a certain col lege au old negro was sweeping the front steps, when a freshman walk ?d up arid said: "Well, old uncle. ?onn winter will be here and those trees will be as black as you are.'' Quickly t.he negro replied: "And ?pring will soon be here, and dem I rees will be as green as you are." "Children, said the teacher, while instructing the class in composition. You should not attempt any tights of fancy, but write what is in you. Do not imitate any other person's writings or draw inspirations from outside sources." As a result of this advice Johnny Wise turned in the following com position. "We should not attempt any f?tes of fancy, but rite what is in us. In me there is my stommick, lungs, hart, liver, two apples, one piece of pudding, two cakes of chocolate cream, and ray dinner." Tit-Bits. A bird dealer had in his-hop a taciturn parrot. Day after day it sat silent on its perch, indifferent to every question. At last a Cuban lady came into the ?hop and spoke to it in his native tongue. The par rot, brightened up at once, opened its beak, and emitted a jubilant vol ley o'" vehement Spanish words. When the parrot finally ceased speaking the lad,: turned to the own er and, blushing viole tlv, asked: 'Do you understand Spanish?" "No, he replied" Thank heaven!" she said and left the store. To Prevent Blood Poisoning apply al once the wonderful old reliable UK PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL.a,sur. iiical dressing that relieves pain and heals at thc same time. Not a liniment. 25c. 50c. Sl.Ott (Continued from first page) that is no .V in rio wer and from it every fall he gathers many bushels nf larue nuts of a superior flavor. From one tree alone he sold pecans to ibu amount of ?'22.30 last fall. , Mr. Lott does not conc?ntrale on any one cruj? to ibe neglect of oth ers, and for thal reason his may be. s?id to be a well balanced farm, livery phase and department re ceives in season its share of his time and efforts. This attention is given in spite of the fact that much of his time is spent on his official itinerary as county demonstration agent. Preaching what he has practiced and practicing what he preaches causes him to maintain a high standard on his own farra. Memorial Day Fittingly Ob served. Through the efforts of the Daugb ters'of the Confederacy Memorial day^w?s fittingly unserved in Edge field Sunday .Invitations were issued to all of the veterans in the county to be the guests of the Edgefield chapter. Dinner was served in the Adams hall at 1:30 o'clock to about 25 old soldiers. A number of mem bers of the chapter were present to receive the veterans and nothing was left undone that would in any degree add to their comfort and pleasure. . At 3 o'clock the memorial exer cises were held in the opera house, S. McGowan Simkins being the master of ceremonies. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. John Lake of Canton, who is now in the home land enjoying a vaca tion. A reading by Miss Ruth Tompkins, "The old Confed," was beautifully rendered. The orator ol' the occasion w,as R. A. Cooper of Laurens, who for nearly an hour held the closest at tention of his large audience. His admirable address showed much ihougbt and careful preparation, tlc was warmly congratulated at the close. The chapter offered #5 in gold to the pupil of the Edgefield High School who prepared the best paper on "The Hullers of Edgefield in the war between the sections." The prize was awarded to Miss Florence ?Mims and was presented in behalf of the chapter bv e\-Go\ .J. C. Sheppard, whose remarks were most befitting to the occasion. A collection was taken for the Shi loh monument fund, ('rosses <>| honor were presented to live veter ans by the chapter. The music was a pleasing featu e of the program. A vocal trio, "The Lord is my Shepherd," was sang l>v Mr?. J. R. Tompkins, Mrs. ii. C. .Shannonhouse, and Miss Miriam Norris. This was followed by a sob? "They sleep in the fields of battle," by Mrs. Shannonhouse. The ac uojn|>animents were played by Mrs. Mrs. Mamie JNT. Tillman. The graves of Edgefield's Con federate dead were dceoiatcd by the Daughters of the Confederacy and the school children Saturday after noon. IT'S A MISTAKE. Made by Many Edgefield Resi dents. - ? - Many people in a misguided effort to get rid of kidney backache, rely on plasters, liniments and other makeshifts. The right treatment i> kidney treatment and a re'markabh | recommended kidney medicine i. Doan's kidney pills. Edgefield is no exception. The proof is al 'your very door. The following is an experience typical of the work of Doan's kid ney pills in Edgefield. Mrs. Hattie Dunn. Edgefield, S C., says: "I suffered from kidne,\ complaint for several years. I wa> so badly run down, that- I could hardly get around. The kidney se cretions caused me no end of troub le. I used Doan's kidney pills and they made me feel like a d i ff eren i person. The pains in my back ami sides left mc and my kidneys again did their work as they should Doan's kidney pills are without doubt, tho best remedy to be bad for kiddey complaint." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don'i simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's kidney pills-the saint that Mrs. Dann had. Foster-Mil burn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. V. PAINT NOW. If you ought to have, painted last year and waited, how much do yon think you made? You'll buy an ex'ra gallon this year. There's $5 or ?0 for paint and labor. Voa think you won't, bul you will: you can stretch paint. lt is always so; the longer you wait, the moro paint and wages. Bo sides what paint is for. What is it for? Devoe. Stewart S: Kernaghan soils it. Mothers' Day and Cradle Roil Exer cises. Edgefield Baptist Sunday School May 17. PROGRAMME SONG-"Let the little ones cerne in." SCRIPTURE-Matt. 18: 2-10 PRAYER VIOLIN SOLO-Misa R?sela Parker ORIGIN and Purpose of Cradle Roll Department-Mr. W. B. Cog burn GREETING-George Edward Sheppard "WELCOME, Baby Band, "-Song,by Primary Class FIRST SPEECH-Curran Feltham "SOMETHING NEW"-Recitation by Effie Allen Lott NAMES IN CRADLE-Lullaby by Benjamin Cogburn and Primary Grades. Cradle rocked by Mary and Martha Thurmond PRESENTATION OF BABIES-Roses given to babies by Mary Lilly Byrd and Jack Feltham "BABIES"-Recitation by Edward Peak CRADLE ROLL ODE-By Choir A WREATH OF FLOWERS-In loving rememberance of W. H. Harling, Jr. "One precious child whose little pattering feet with holy pro phets tread the golden street, Or wander ever 'mid blest Eden's bowers waiting your coming through the golden hours." Presented by Mr. J. L. Mims CORNET DUET-Irvin Pudgett and Claude Lyon PROMOTION of Cradle Roll Members to Beginner's Department SONG BY SCHOOL-"Jesu? Loves Even Me." COLLECTION DUET-"Precious Mother." by Mrs. John R. Tompkins. Mrs. W. S. Cogburn MOTHER'S DAY-Mr. 0. Sheppard RECITATION-"A Mother's Love. Elizabeth Timmermon "BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE"-Recitation by Eleanor Mims "TELL MOTHER I'LL BE THERE"-Solo and Chorus by Mr. G. F. Mims and Choir REPORT OF SECRETARY SONG-"We are Children of a King." BENEDICTION -BK^-M-E^^-- 11 ?sri H A steak broiled on the New Perfection Oil Cook-stove is tender and delicious. The New Perfection has a special broiler, a hood that sits away from the flame but which gets all the heat. It broils both sides ac once. All the flavor of the meat isj saved. New Oil Coo means easier work and clean kitchen. Made with 1, 2, 3, and 4 burn-, ers; also a new stove with fireless cooking oven. \ At all hardware and department stores. r .; WICK BLUE FLAME a*tool, Washington, D. C (New Jersey) Charlotte, N. C. Norfolk! Va. BALTIMORE Charlestown, W. Va. lUchmcnd Va. . ' Charleston, S. C.