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Beautiful Parable of the Ninety and Nine Shows God's Just Claim to All. As long as the most beautiful of the parables of Jesus is read the -church, will have as its highest com mission the search for the lost sheep. How beautifully is set forth the .claims to social service and to spirit liai aid ol the unfit, the vicious, the .neglected, the sinning. The church today should receive great encour agement from the ratio set up by Jesus. Ninety and nine were in the sheltered fold, one was out upon the barren wastes. The shepherd left the ninety and nine that he might seek out the one that was lost. He found lt and brought lt back in his bosom with rejoicing. The day is far distant when the ratio of the "saved" to the "unsaved" shall be that of the ideal parable. But the church be lieves that it is coming and the prog ress of religion gives assurance for the faith. It is such matchless ideals of service and salvation as the par able of the Good Shepherd that in spire the churches to the work of ministry, to the wc:k of evangelism, to the work of teaching, to the work of charity. It is this ideal that fos ters faith in the human race and makes redemption the scarlet thread that runs through the mesh of the world's hopes. For Complete Redemption. How narrow is the view that the recuring of the condition of ultimate blessedness, when "all shall know the Father from the least to the great est" can only be brought about in some one way. Paul points out that ?ome are evangelists, some teachers, some prophets, and so on with the enumeration of all the gifts of the spirit. The ethical standards set up in the walks of business life-albeit these are not as yet compelling with the men who do the big business of the country-the ethical standards set up in the ways of statecraft, the ethical standards set up in the or dinary associations of men-these are all a background into which the beautiful picture of the complete re demption of mankind is being woven. Without this ethical background how ardent would be the work of re ligion. As the sun rises over the banks of night clouds and sends its shafts with wonderful tints against the opaque mass, lightening it until castles and ?temples and forests and meadows, be girt with flowers and floating islands in seas of gold, are pictured upon the background, making it a part of the glowing picture, so the sun of right eousness, shining upon human life, linds In the unilluminated niasses of ethical background the material that "--Oir?y "needs Its light to be made golden and glorious. Ethics is the true ma terial of religion and the ethical progress of the age is the best as surance that the time is coming when the ninety and mne, ins*'- t.c*.sd in righteousness, secure in faith and pro tected by mercy will be found in the *old of divine love. Let no one de spise the day of small things! Church Must Lead. If the ultimate end of redemption to present every man perfect before the Father-calls forth the full serv ice of religion, the entire mediation of the Man of Calvary, what must be said for those who wander the streets of the cities and the ways of the country, like those in Jerusalem over whom Jesus wept as sheep without a shepherd? The work of the evan gelist ls greatly needed, as was the work of John the Baptist ia the wil derness crying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." But more than this work is needed the full ?work of the Master through the full agency of the churches. This work Includes the teaching of those un learned in the golden argosy of faith, the beautiful words of life, the teach ing of the uncared-for children and their elders in the ways of peace, the leading of the strangers within the gates from foreign lands into the lib erty of the sons of God. It includes not only the wide range of specific performance, but the wider range of ultimate ideals, unswervingly held to. Organization, agencies and Ideals are the utilities of the ch-crch. Love and redemption are the provisions of God. The ratio of ninety and nine to one is not the ratio of those who feel the sense of divine security to those who are without this feeling. But the church and those without its folds who are still in league with God for the^ betterment of mankind are seek ing to have this proportion realized. But ss long as there ls a single per son crying out in the words of the Psalmist: "No man careth for my soul." must the full agencies of re demption and the love behind it be forthcoming from tho "Church of the First Born." Use Well the Golden Hours. To get the most out of the year, we must put the most into lt. And we must put the most Into lt by living in a spirit of earnestness; doing with oar might what our hands find to do; not trifling with the golden hours, but receiving each as a precious gift from God.-Selected. The Light of God. No man can incline his way in the slightest degree to the will of God without having a flood of light shine round about him that all the learning in the world cannot afford.-James Denny. / r IL Candidates Column For Congress. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for Congress from the 2nd Congressional district, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. r A. Mixon. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-nomination by the Democratic party for Representative in Congress from the Second District, pledging myself to comply with the ruies of the party. James F. Byrnes. For House of Representatives. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the House ol' Representatives, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic party. J. P. DeLaughter. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the House of Representa tives, subject to the rules of the Dem ocratic Party, and I agree to abide the result of the election, and support the nominees of the party. _M^JVWeJls^ For County Treasurer. Appreciating your past favors for Treasurer of Edgefield County, I at - 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. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Treasurer of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of | the Democratic primary. J. T. Mims. I hereby announce that I am a can- j didate for the office of county treas urer and solicit the votes of the people, pledging myself to abide the result of | the Democratic primary. J. R. Smith. For Auditor. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the office of auditor of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. R. Timmerman. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of auditor of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary. C. M. Mellichamp. 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 Master. I hereby announce that I am a can ! didate for re-election to the office of Master in Equity of Edgefield County and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary election. S. M. Smith. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for Master in Equity of Edge field county and solicit the support of | the people, pledging myself to abide by the result of the Democratic prima ry election. A. R. Nicholson. This is to announce that I am a candidate for election to the office of Master of this County, and that I will ibide the result of the Primary Elec tion. J. H. Cantelou. For Magistrate. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for the office ot magistrate of the 4th judicial district and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. F. Pardoe. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate of the 8th judicial circuit of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. E.Turner. The friends of R. N. Edmunds beg to announce his candidacy for the of fice of magistrate in fifth judicial dis-1 trict, subject to rules of democratic primary, and pledge him, if elected, to the faithful discharge of the duties of the office and to support nominees of democratic party. I hereby announce that I am a can- ? didate for re-election to the office of magistrate of the 1st judicial district of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. N. L. Brunson. ?"Wff : ,_ I hereby announce that I am a candi date for magistrate of the 1st judicial district of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary. C. E. Quarles. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for magistrate of the 6th dis trict subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec tion. R. L. Boddie. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate for the 5th judicial district of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary elec tion. J. R. Blackwell. This is to announce that I am a can didate for the office of magistrate of the 8th district and hereby pledge my self to abide the result of the Demo cratic primary. A. C. Ouzts I respectfully onnounce that j am a I candidate for the office of magistrate of the 2nd district ;ind pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary election. Wallace W. Wise. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate of the 5th district of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary election. J. R. Boddie. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for magistrate for the 7th magisterial district of Edgefield coun ty, pledging myself to abide the result | ot the primary election. W. E. Sheppard. I hereby announce that I am a candi date for the office of magistrate for the 8th judicial district of Edgefield and will abide the result of the primary election. J. C. Timmerman. For Coroner. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of coroner of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary. J. E. Holmes. Can't Keep it Secret. The splendid work of Chamber-1 Iain's tablet is daily becoming more widely known. No such grind reme dy for stomach and liver troubles has ever been known. For sale by all dealers. Constipation, if Neglected, Causes Serious Illness Constipation, if neglected, leads to almost innumerable complica tions affecting the general healthy Many cases typhoid fever, appendicitis and other severe dis eases are trace able to prolonged clogging of the bowels. Rcgard the effects of constipation, C. E. Ayers, 6 Sabin St., Montpelier, Vt., says: "I -was afflicted with constipation and biliousness for years, and at times became so bad X would become unconscious. I have been found in tliat condition many times. Physicians did not seem to bo able to do me any good. I would become waak and for days at a time could do no worK. Not long agu I got a box of Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets, and after using them found I had never tried anything that act'-d in such a mild and effective manner. I believe I have at last found the remedy that suits my case." Thousands of people are sufferers from habitual constipation and while possibly realizing something of the danger of this condition, yet neglect too long to employ proper curative measures until serious ill ness often results. The advice of all physicians is, "keep your bowels ciean," and it's good advice. Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets are sold hy all druggists, at 25 cents a box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory, your money is returned. * MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Administrator's Notice AU persons who are indebted to the estate of Giles Butler deceas?vl, will come forward and settle tho same. And all persons holding claims against said estate, will pre sent them itemized and sworn to on or before the 3rd of July 1P14. GILES BUTLER, June 9, 1914. Administrator. PROFESSION AI. DR J. S. BYRD, Dental Surgeon OFFICE OVER POSTOFf ICE. Residence 'Phone 17-R. Office 3. A. H. orley, Surgeon Dentist Appointments at Trenton On Wednesdays. Ideal Pressing Club NEAT CLEANING AND ? PRESSING. * DYING AND REPAIRING. Ladies Coat Suits Cleaned and Pressed... 75c Ladies Pleated Skirts Cleaned and Pressed._50c. Ladie Plain Skirts Cleaned and Pressed._40c. Ladies Evening Gowns Cleandd and Pressed. 50c. Ladies One-Piece Dress Cleaned and Pressed_.50c Gents' Suits Sleam Cleaned and Pressed_.75c. Gents' Suits Dry Cleaned and Pressed_50c. Hats Cleaned and Pressed_25c. Hats Cleaned and Blocked_ 50c. Remember we are first-class in every workmanship and can please the most fastudist person. Work done while you wait. Don't throw away that old suit or hat. Bring it to us and let us make it look like new. We appreciate your patronage and guarantee satisfaction. FRANK MAYNARD, Prop., Bacon Street, Edgefield, South Carolina. FIRE . INSURANCE Go to see Harting & Byrd Before insuring^elsewhere. We represent the best old line com panies' Harting & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, Edgefield SS 1 BS Blacksmith Shop. I wish to inform the good people of Edgefield that I will continue the Blacksmith Shop that was estab lished by my father, Giles Butler, about 40 years ago and conducted by him until his death recently. I will give the best possible at tention to all work intrusted to me and will guarantee every job I do. Giles Butler. GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. Notice. These are to cite and admonish the kindled and creditors of E. M. Bunch, of above County and State, deceased, to file any and all claim or claims against said ? state] with me, as required by law. JOHN F. BUNCH, ^ Administrator. North Augusta, S. C., Mar. 7, '14. WHEN IN AUGUSTA MAKE The J. Willie Levy Co., YOUR HEADQUARTERS SPRING SUITS AND FURNISHING FOR MEN AND BO\ s Now READY OUR WOMENS' READY TO WEAR SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS ETC. THE [MOST UP TO-DATE IN THE SOUTH. GET YOUR PACKAGES TOGETHER'HERE. YVAITINGJROOMS FOR THE LADIES. I All of the New Things. Our Spring stock is now complete in every de partment. It matters not what the ladies want we have it. Come in to see all the new Spring fabrics that we are showing in the beautiful colors of the season. Goods for dresses, goods for skirts, goods for waists-for misses and ladies. We also have a very large stock of trimmings, lace embroidery, etc. We can please the most exacting buyer in these goods. We are showing a beautiful assortment of un derwear for ladies, misses, men and boys. Come in before you buy your supply of light underwear. Our Shoe Department is well supplied with the most stylish oxfords and slippers. We have them in the popular lasts and in patents, gun metal, tans and vici kid. We invite the men and boys to see our stock of clothing and hats. Our prices are reasonable. J. W. PEAK Patapsco, Mastodon, and other Famous Fertilizers -of the Georgia Chemical Works, of Augusta Have an established position which is unequaled by any other goods on the market. 38 ye irs of exper ience and eareful study cf the fertilizer question back up every bag of these goods. No such reassurance as this can be furnished by others. Then why experi ment with the uncertain. .FOR PRICES, TERMS, Etc., Call On THE EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO j A. E. PADGETT, President W. H. HAULING, Cashier THOS. H. RAINSFORD. WM. A. BYRD, Vice President. Asst.. Cashier. APITAL AND SURPLUS PROFITS $118,000.00 THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. State and County Depository Desires to thank its patrons and the public for the liberal patronage it has enjoyed during the past year. Twenty-three years of close personal relations with our patrons with the satisfactory service we have given our many depositors establishes the basis upon which we solicit new accounts. Our combined capital and surplus profits our conservative methods, and our long successful experience enables us to offer the best service. We are always in position to extend to our customers such accommodations as their business, their balances and their credit justifies. We Invite New Accounts for the Yeer 1914. I I POLISHES 10c Slack-Tan-White DALLEY CO, LTD, BUFFALO. N. Y, HAMILTON. ONT.