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THE CORNER STORE THE CORNER STORE Will Spend Summer Abroad. Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman aDd Miss Helen Tillman will leave Saturday for New York, where they will join a select party that will make a three months' tour of Europe, Palestine and Egypt, returning early in Sep tember. The party will sail from New York next Thursday, being conducted by Rev. John J. Wicker, pastor of one of the leading Baptist churches in Richmond. Dixie Chapter. The Dixie Chapter U. D. C., will meet at the home of Miss Emily Strother, Tuesday afternoon, June 9, at 6:30 o'clock. Prayer by chapter. R-dl call and minutes of last meeting by secretary. "Cease firing," Florence Peak. "Gettysburg" an incident, Annie Cantelou. Solo, selected, Miriam Norris. ! A "General" invitation, Florence Miras. J Instrumental solo, Emily Tomp-j kins. Mr. Glover Grateful. I desire to express my profound" thanks to my friends, both white and colored, for the valuable as sistance rendered to rae. Within 48 j hours after my barn was burned my neighbors had hauled material and erected another building. They also bought and presented to rae a fine mule, thus sharing the loss which I sustained by having five head of stO'^k burned. Notwithstanding m\ heavy ioss by the fire, I feel that I have been really benefitted by the many manifestations of true friend ship from my neighbors. R. Wylie Glover. Their Fifth Birthday. Mary and Martha Thurmond, the sweet little twins of Hon. and Mrs. J. Wm. Thurmond, celebrated their fifth birth lay Saturday afternoon from 5 to T o'clock. A large nnm* ber of their little friends were in vited to share the pleasures of. the afternoon with them. On the lawn and on the broad piazzas the merry little company romped and played games until their little forms were weary. But they weie soon refresh ed by the delicious ice cream and cake thatwere served. The sweet little hostesses received a number Promised von in las VHOLE DAV. w Ww E aim to make this . .) ieee or yard worth up to 15c. ii mgements to be here. A few Handkerchiefs, Sheer and Pretty Novelties in Art WV Were never quite so strong Flaxons, Muslins, Crepes, ( Do not forget the little tots Rei All items at sale price for c of tokens of affection from their little friends. The two honrs that were so delightfully spent at this hospitable home will be a pleasant j memory tc those who were present. Special Eight-Cents Sale. The Corner Store makes an offer for next Monday, June 8, that should attract a great throng to that popular store. All articles ranging in price from 10 to 15 cents will bs sold at 8 cents for cash. This includes many desirable pieces merchandise that are 1 sold by the yard as well as by the piece. This is an opportunity to buy seasonable summer goods for a very low price. Surely no one will have to be urged to patronize this 8-cents sale. Woman's Missionary Union. The Woman's Missionary Union of Edgeiield association will hold their annaal meeting, celebrating this year the teni h year of their or ganization, at Bethany church Au gust 2t> and 27, Wednesday and Thursday. It is greatly desired that in celebration of this tenth anni versary, that every society will make special effort to meet all financial apportionments by the meeting at Bethany. We expect also to have with us on this occasion. Mr. and Mrs. John Lake, and Mrs. J. D. Chapman, president of the state W. M. [J. Mrs. J. L. Minis, Assoc. Supt. Card of Thanks. We take this means of thanking our friends who have contributed so generously toward partly replac ing thc heavy loss which we sus tained in the recent burning of our home. Their generosity<iwill be one of the most pleasant recollections of our lives, [and whenever an op portunity is presented we shall al ways Btand ready to reciprocate their kindness. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith. Recital by Pupils of High School. A large audience assembled in the High School auditorium Wed nesday evening for the recital by the pupils ol the music department, which has been taught by Miss Mar cie Gwaltney. The very excellent manner in which eaoh number was ? weeks paper anoth? ? JiiBie oss i ble even more interesting 1 ii this Sale at 8c. the piece or items herein mentioned willjpn Dainty, worth up to 15c; at >rk, Floss and Hair Fixings, w( Ribbon! as now. All styles up to 15c. binghams, Cretons, Swiss, Serii Hos ; and young Misses look after tl member the Day Moi ash only, but charged at regula THE CORN PROPE rendered 'reflected credit upon the pupils themselves and upon their very capable teacher. The following is the program in detail: Valse Brillante, Moszkowski, Margaret May, Alma DeLoach,Ruth Lyon, Helen Dorn. Marche Streadbog, Elbert Mandy, Mary DeLoach, Ethel Cheatham. Rondino in G, Schultz, Alma De Loach, Genevieve Norris. Valse, Gurlitt, Kate Minis, Edith Ouzts, Miriam Hart. Marche, Streadbog, Ethel Cheat ham. Valse, C. Sch umber. Edith Ouzts, Grace Tompkins. Galope Brillante, Spindler, Ruth Lyon, Helen Dorn. Polka, Lichner, Elbert Mundy. Valse Caprice, Spindler, Helen Dorn, Willie May Hart, Marion Bailey, Genevieve Norris, Emmie DeLoach, Florence Minis. Grande Marche De Concert, Wol lenhaupt, Margaret May. Scene De Ballet, Tschaikowsky, Willie May Hart, Emmie DeLoach. Marche Hongroise, Kowalski, Margaret May, Ruth Lyon. Nicholls-Landrum Invitations have been received to the marriage of Mr. Landram of Aiken county who has many rela tives in Edgetield, to Miss Nicholls of Philadelphia, the following be ing a copy: Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Nicholls requests the honour of your pres ence at the marriage of her daughter Katherine Louise to Mr. John Has tings Landram on Wednesday eve ning.-Tune the third at seven-thirty o'clock St. Mary's Protestant Epis copal Church Thirty-nine Sixteen Locust Street West Philadelphia. Reception at the Parish House im mediately following the ceremony. "Under the Laurels." This is the title of a play that will be presented in the opera house Thursday evening under the aus pices of the Dixie auxiliary. The young ladies, assisted by several young gentlemen, have worked very hard on the play and we are confident that it will be well ren dered. There will not be a dull moment for those who attend. Edgefield's dramatic talent has charmed large audiences many times in the past and we are satisfied that the same high standard will mark T of their profit sa ?jiaii the May Sale. Hence wt yard for CASH ONLY (Biet >v? "tis worth your while. )rth up to 1.5c. in the 8c. Sale. ?-Laces yard included in the 8c. Sale ns. All help to make the Salt iery ?eir Hosiery and Socks supply. iday, June 8th All D :r price with pleasure. ER STORE LIETOR the entertainment of to-morrow evening;. The funds realized from the entertainment will go into the treasury of the Dixie auxiliary. Tickets on sale at the store of Penn & Holstein. Reserved seats 50 cents, general admission 35 cents and children 25 cents. Closing Exercises of High School The first session of the Edgefield High School was brought to a for mal close Thursday evening. There were no graduates this year, as an other grade has been added for the session of 1914-15, those completing the course of the past session will enter the higher grade. The clos ing exercises opened with prayer by Rev. E. C. Bailey, and were pre sided over Thursday evening by Superintendent T. J. Lyon. Mr. A. E. Padgett, the chairman of the board of trustees, made a report of the school's finances which showed that all salaries and accounts have been paid, leaving a small balance in the treasury. Mr. Padgett com mended Superintendent Lyon for the success that has been achieved during the first session of the High School. At the beginning of the session a gold medal was ufiered to the pu pil who made the highest average in all studies for the session. Miss Lula Ouzts, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ouzts, of McKendree, I was awarded this prize. The j South Carolina Dental association, through Dr. J. S. Byrd ami Dr. A. H. Corley, offered a gold medal to the student that wrote the best es say on oral hygiene. This was won by Mr. Ln'^er Byrd. These medals ? were pre 1 in a very graceful1 manner b. .\"4 o vernor &. C. Shep pard. The literary address was deliv ered by Prof. John G. Clinkscales, I a member of the faculty of Wofford ?college. His remarks were ad dressed chiefly to the school child ren and young people, giving them much wholesome advice and many timely admonitions. He urged all of the students present to press for ward with their education until they complete their college course He streessed the importance of thoroughness while pursuing the High School course, and also em phasized the importance of forming stroug Christian characters. His address was rendered the more effective by frequent references to ring events FOR ONI ? shall include all items by th tching except) Make your ar - ' 8c 1 more beneficial. ay. his experience as a teacher and by the employment of humorous anec dotes to impress a lesson or truth. Prof. Clinkscales' excellent address was well received, causing much favorable Comment. REPORT OF TREASURER OF TOWN COUNCIL Receipts and Disbursements by Town of Edgefield, S. C. For Two (2) Years ending May 29, 1014: Received from former council .51 Received from fines 346.50 Received from com pound 1,084.30 Received from licenses 3,158.95 Received from county Treas, for taxes col'd 12,013.75 Received from dog tax 59.40 Bills payable 500.00 DISBURSEMENTS. Street lights $3,304 90 Police account 3,238 89 Roads and bridges 2,537 77 School bond coupons 1,508 35 Elec light coupons . 1,477 30 Railroad coupons 887 50 Feed and care of mules and Machinery 930 09 Sinking fund for light at Farmers Bank 893 75 Terra cotia 224 82 Interest and discount ac count 114 78 Rent of council chamber 104 00 Disinfectant 118 60 Advertising ard printing 131 ll County Jail 69 30 Gasoline 39 49 To Edgefield Rifles 50 GO Fuel account 10 64 Bonds 10 CO Horse and hacks 7 00 Supervisor Registration 20 00 Managers of election 6 00 Auditing town books 15 00 O B Anderson Steno ographer 7 00 County Aud and Treas 200 00 E H Folk Atty 237 50 J G Edwards Mayor 400 00 W H Bee Health Inspec tor 101 65 E J Norris Cl'k 200 00 Cash on hand for new Council 317 97. Total $17,163.41. E. J. NORRIS, Clerk and Treas. H. A. Smith, Aud. THE CORNER STORE THE CORNER STORE Are Your Kidneys Well? Many Ed gefiel d People Know the Importance of Healthy Kidneys. The kidneys filter the blood. They work night and day. Well kidneys remove impurities. Weak kidneys allow impurities to multiply. No kidney ill shoald be neglect ed. There is possible danger in delay. If you have backache or urinary troubles, If you aro nervous, dizzy or worn out, Begin treating your kidneys at once; Use a proven kidney remedy. None endorsed like Uoan's kid ney pills. Recommended by thousands. Proved by Edgefield testimony. Mrs. J T Pattison, Edgefield, S. o., say.': "I have given Doan's kid ney pills a thorough trial and I know them to be a fine kidney remedy. On several occasions, I have used them and have hid great relief from kidney trouble. I don't hesitate to recommend Doan's kid ney pills as the best remedy I know of for kidney complaint." Trice 50c, at all dealers. Don't ' simply ask. for a kidney remedy get Doan's1 kidney pills-the same that Mrs. Pattison had. Foster-Mil burn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. Coughs and Colds Weaken the System. Continued coughs, colds and bronchial troubles are depressing and weaken the system. Loss of weight and appetite generally fol low. Got a 50c bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery to-day. It will stop your cough. The first dose helps. The best medicine for stubborn coughs, culd.s and all throat and lung troubles. Mr. O H Brown, Muscatine, Ala., writes "My wife was sick during the hot summer months and I honestly believe Dr. King's New Discovery saved her life." Good for children. 50c. and ?1.00 at your druggist. To Prevent Blood Poisoning apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OH., a sur gical dreading that relieves pain and heals at the same tia?. Not a liniment. 23c. Ste. llJXk