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f?gepd? ^ivette. Election Figures. McDuffie county was carried in the election December 29 by a con siderable majority in all three coun ties, Edgefield. Greenwood and Ab beville. In Edgefield the vote was 293 for and 23 against: in Abbe ville 375 for and (51 against., and in ?Greenwood, 51 for and 13 against. Buildings Will be Sold. At a recent meeting of the true-j tees of the school property it was .decided to offer for sale the wood building formerly used for the gra bed school, using the money to im prove the High School building. Anyone desiring to purchase either J -or botb of the buildings should con fer with Hon. John C. Sheppard or | Prof. T. J. Lyon. Mks Tompkins Entertained. Miss Ruth Tompkins proved a ?charming hostess Wednesday even ing, at which time her borne on Main street was thrown open to many of her friends. A game of I bridge was the leading feature of j the evening's entertainment. A pleasant social half hour followed the contest, during which , refresh ments were served. Grocery Department. Messrs. Collett & Mitchell have added a grocery department to their store, haying recently placed large orders for fancy groceries of all kinds. Many new goods have ju??tj been received and others are yet to ] follow. This firm solicits a share of .your patronage. Prompt attention will be given to all orders. When \ yon need groceries calli for tele phone No. 8 and quick response j ?will be given. A Bridge Party. Misses Emily and Lillie Adams .entertained with an auction bridge party Wednesday evening. At the .close of the game, before leaving the card tu ble, an interesting con test was held. Each young man and yoong lad\ was given a pencil and sheet of paper upon which to write a description of their partner. The ? -descriptions were original and ex ceedingly amusing. The hostesses j served a salad course. Younger Set Entertained. Miss Helen Dorn entertained the ,. ^embers of the ^onnger, set very : pleasantly it her home on Jeter k ?treet Friday evening. There was ; a mingling of the Christmas and New Year spirit on this occasion, making it one of unalloyed pleas ure for all who were honored with invitations. Several exciting games afforded much real phasure for those who participated in them. Be fore the departure of her guests the J hostess served ambrosia and fruit -cake. Death of Little Child. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Strom have the sympathy of their friends in all parts of the county in the death of their little two-year old son, Charlie Byrd Strom, who died December 22, being ill only a few -days. Little Charlie wss au exceed ingly bright and interesting child. He was not only the idol of the home but was petted by many] friends and neighbors who seemed almost as devoted to the little f?l as his parents. The little form was laid co rest in Gilgal cemetery. A Welcome Service. Having accepted the resignation -of the former teacher of the mill school, the management elected Miss A. D. Bryan of Sumter to take charge. Miss Bryan has arrived and entered upon her duties Mon day morning. Monday evening a welcome service was held for Miss Bryan in the school building. Short talks were made by Rev. J. R. Walker and Mr. L. P. Hollis, who has the supervision of the schools and welfare work of the Parker mills, and several other. Miss Bryan recited an appropriate selection and also made a brief response to the words of welcome. Miss Bryan will be in the home of Mrs. Milton Par ker while in Edgefield. Death of Mrs. Sharpton. Mrs. W. C. Sharpton died early Friday morning-, January 1, at her home in Edgefield. The funeral was conducted at the Southside Baptist church Saturday afternoon and the interment took place in the village cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. P. B. Lanham, assisted by Rev. J. R. Walker. Mrs. Sharpton was a good woman who was devoted to ber home. She was a member of the Southside Baptist church and was a regular attendant upon all of the services of her church. She leaves her hus band and a little adopted daughter. Three little nephews of her husband also resided with Mr. and Mrs. ??harpton. Mt. Zion School Won Prize. The trastees, teacher and patrons of Mt. Zion school are to be con gratulated upon their winning- one of the prizes awarded by the South Caroliua Rural School Improve ment association for the greatest improvement made upon the school grounds and building during the past year. The prize was $25 in cash. Miss Mamie Cheatham is the teacher of this school and is doing exceedingly satisfactory work, using in the best possible way the splen did equipment which haa been given her. We commend the patrons of this section for the loyal manner in which they are supporting their school. The people of every com munity should realize that no sacri fice is too great for their school. Annapolis Scholarship. B. R. Tillman, United States senator, and James F. Byrnes, con gressman from the second district, announce a competitive examina tion to select two principals and al ternates for appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. This examination will be held in Columbia in the office of the state superintendent of educa tion, John E. Swearingen, January 22, 1915. All applicants must be between the ages of 16, and 20 years and mus? have been bona fide residents of the state or district for at least two years immediately preceding the examination. For full information relative to the scope of the examination appli cants should address J. E. S wear i n gen, who will be glad to mail them the rules and regulations of the Naval Ac?demy governing such ap pointments. As the result of this examination the applicant making the highest average from the state at large will be given Senator Tillman's appoint ment, and the applicant making the highest average from toe second congressional district will be given Congressman Byrnes' appointment. The Holiday Season Pleasantly Spent at Mt. Zion. On Monday December 28th Mr. William Garner of this community was married to Mrs. Eva Thompson of Beech Island. Mr. Toney Jackson of Granite ville, a senior at the Citadel, ?pent a day during the holidays hunting with his classmate Mr. Ben Gaines. He was accompanied by Mr. Quilla Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pardue and family spent several days during the holidays with relatives of the latter in Graniteville. Mr. W. A. Whitlock with his sisters, Misses Ruth and Grace Whitlock from Kitchings Mill, were over last week to see their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Whitlock. Dr. and Mrs. Girard Whitlock from Red Hill, were also with them during Christmas. Mr. Ben Gaines ?viii leave today to resume his studies at the Citadel. Miss Mamie Cheatham has re sumed her school duties since the holidays. Miss Mary Gaines who is teach ing the Floyd school, in our neigh boring districtjgave a Christmas tree for the the children of her school Friday evening, December 25. The occasion was exceedingly pleasant, every feature proving to be a splen did success. The attendance was larg? and all thoroughly enjoyed the exercises. It afforded much joy to the older persons present to see the beaming faces of the children as the presents were distributed. Woman's Christian Temper ance Union. Monday afternoon was the regu lar time for the meeting of the W. C. T. U. with a New Year and mis sionary program. Mrs. W. E. Lott was the hostess on this occasion and was honored by having in her home the largest meeting held iu quite a long time. The devotions were" led by Mrs. J. W. Peak, who read in that con nection a beautiful New Year poem written by Rev. John Lake. A heautiful and appropriate reci tation was given by little Jeanette Ti ram ons said so effectively that it imprMs^ed everyone with her own gifts and the beauty of the poem. Mrs. Tillman gave Miss Anna Gordon's New Year greeting to the union, and Miss Eliza Mims sang that heart searching and comforting song, '"In the secret of His pres ence." Miss Florence Mims gave the selection, "Old year memories." The missionary part of the pro gram was ??iven by Mrs. Rainsford in clippings and other information in regard to the effects upon mis sions of the present war, as com pared with the retarding of mi6- j 8ionary enterprise or? account of the ravages of alcohol. The information was instructive and suggestive. Mrs. Shannonhouse who has so unselfishly aided by her voice in many of these meetings, was pres ent and sang- that quaint, but beau tiful selection, "O heart of mine." The souvenirs were hand made and consisted of a New Year calen dar on one side of which were the pictures of distinguished W. C. T. TL women or other prohibition workers and verses of encourage ment and hope for the New Year. At the close of the program, the j hostess served sandwiches with coffee and whipped cream and white] fruit cake. Mrs. Cogburn announced at the close of the reading of the minutes read by the secretary Mrs. W. A. Hart, that the box to the Door of Hope had been sent, valued at $19.00 and two dollars in money for which thanks had been received. Deny yourself some gratification of the body such as sleep, idleness etc.,and come to Sunday school, and preaching next Sunday. Edge field Methodist church-Sunday school 10:30, preaching 11:30 and a sermon at V :30 with picture il lustrations. J. R. Walker. Came to Edgefield Thirty-Seven Years Ago. Rev. W: T. Hundley filled the Baptist pulpit last Sunday, preach- j two inspiring sermons, morning and evening. Thirty-seven years ago last j Sunday he came to Edgefield from Virginia, where he had been serving a country church as a young minister. Last Sunday morning he preached the same sermon that, he preached when he entered upon his ministry here 37 years ago, using the same manuscript which has | been made yellow hy age. Mr. Hundley referred to the many chang-1 es which have taken place since he came to Edgefield for the first time, there being only about a dozen per sons now living who were members of the church then. These and other friends of Mr. Hundley in the com munity gave him a very idfeotion ate greeting Sunday morning. Since Mr. Hundley served the Edgefield Baptist church as pastor he has served other prominent churches in this and other states, having recent ly resigned as pastor of the Baptist church at Beaufort. He will rest for a year before accepting another field, spending most of that time with his nephew in Rome, Ga. Call to Prohibitionists. Prohibitionists of Edgefield County: ' --_-*-f Never before has the outlook fof prohibition been so promising; In every county of the state there are men at work circulating the peti tions for the referendum. Four coun ties have already called for addi tional blanks, these being Laurens, Darlington, Marlboro and Claren don. That prohibition can prohibit and will prohibit when we have faithful men in office, is proved by the ex ample of Russia, and the experience of Kansas. This great corrective measure was imposed upon the pto pie by the Czar, and the benefits have been so apparent that we may expect it to continue in force per manently. (In The Outlook of De cember 1G, is a fine study of pro hibition, which I very earnestly commend to your consideration.) Our temperance forces are united in the demand for prohibition. We favor the petition for a referendum because the legislature will be much more ready to grant a referendum thereby submitting the question to the people, than to enaot a law out right, without a clearly expressed demand by the people; furthermore, a campaign for prohibition will be not only educative, but will evoke a compelling sentiment for prohibi tion which will tend powerfully to ward the enforcement of the law. This is our time, and we must not leave any step un taken which will contribute to a happy issue. We are opposing a business deep ly entrenched and heavily armed. For our success we must have the unstinted co-operation of all who favor prohibition. Yours very sincerely, J. Ki Breed in, Secretary. Columbia, S. C. Beautiful Tribute to M rs. Roper. The announcement of the death of Mrs. Ellen Roper on Sunday morning last brought sorrow to thc hearts of those who have always known and loved her. She was the widow of the late Mr. John D. Ro per and during her married life she lived here where she was universally beloved and popular, for no one could come under her influence without being attracted by her gen tle, refined and winning manner and it can truly be said that none knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise her. Of recent years she made her home with her devoted daughter Mrs. C. D. Brown of Abbeville and it was there she entered into rest after an illness of eight months during which time she Extend? their fi for the relatioi teen, an and che THE bore her intense suffering with a calmness and resignation truly won derful. Mrs. Roper has always been a devoted member of the Presbyte rian church and her remains were brought here and the funeral servic es conducted from her own church, by Rev. E. C. Bailey after which she was tenderly laid to rest by her husband in the Ebenezer cemetery. She leaves four desolate and heart broken children, Mrs. C. D. Burns, Mrs. Ethel Nichols, Messrs. Jule and Bob Roper. To them in this dark hour we offer our tenderest sympathy. "Sleep on beloved one, sleep well!. God's sweetest seraphs guard thee tenderly, Till to thy precious dust the words be said. Awake, the day breaks and the shadows flee. " Trenton, S. C. M. We have added a grocery depart ment to our business and solicit your orders. Collett & Mitchell. ?i* .j. I Classified Column.* LOANS: $300 to $5,000 loans, negotiated on improved city prop-1 erty and farm lands, at six per cent, by the Southeastern Mortgage) Loans Association. Apply to J. B. Blackwell, Parksville, S. C. 12-10-4t. * OR RENT: Residence of seven rooms and pantry, near High School. Well on back piazza, and all neces sary out buildings. Apply to J. L. Mims. WANTED-Cows with young, calves, or will rent some cows for] three months. Address: R. F. D. No. 1, Box Ne. 5, North Augusta, S. C. Free Flower Seed. Hastings' Catalogue Tells You About lt If you are engaged in farming, or if you plant only vegetables or flow ers, you cannot afford to be without the big catalogue published fresh and new every year by the great South ern seed house, H. G. Hastings & Company, of Atlanta, Ga., and sent ab solutely free, postage paid, to all who write for it, mentioning the name of this newspaper. In this catalogue we tell you of a splendid offer of free flower seed to all our customers, five magnificent varieties that mean beauty about your home and a pleasure to wives and daughters that nothing else can give. This catalogue tells you, too, about our big cash prize offer to the Corn Club boys of your state. It tells all about our fine yielding varieties of corn and cotton-the kind we grow on our own 3,200 acre farm. It tells about the best seeds of all kinds for planting in the South. It should ba in every Southern home. Write to day and let us send it to you.-H. G. 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R AUGUSTA, GEORGIA (BUa? ?Newspaper 3n jioith Carolina . " ' .."?fi.' ' ? EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, JANA?RY 6, 1915 m. 42.