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?Idcs? JfettJspapcr Sn $mtih tollina EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1915 NO. 46. REV. J. P. MEALING. Aged Minister Enters Upon Eternal Rest. More Than Fifty-five Years of Ac tive Service '' "Well done, thou good and faith ful servant thoa hast been laithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of the Lord." When the ministerinsr angels wafted the soul of the Rev J. P. Mealing into the presence of the Master early Friday night, we are constrained to believe that he was greeted with the foregoing words which were spoken to the servant who had'i tn proved the talents with which he wa?* endow-ed Mr. Mealing was stricken with paralysis Sunday, the 24th of Jan uary, and never regained conscious ness. He was in his 70ih vear at the time of his death. This saintly man of (rod, whom tu ic II uvv w.is to love, bad a remarkable e;?rei-r. Not only was he engaged in active service as a K-ipiist pastor for 55 ye ns but all the people of his own community and county. And while Mr. Meal ing was a man of strone convic tions and always unswerving in the dise?arse of duty, yet lie was hon ored and beloved by all who knew hun. lie declared the whole coun 4 pel of God bul alwavs did it in love, therefore seldom giviny offense. In the early years of his ministry lie . served churches located at a con siderable distanc; from his home, making the journey on horseback. It was his chief desire and purpose to be faithful to his God and to be of service to his fellow man, labor incas faithfully for the small, weak churches as for those that were large and strong. The small amount which he received from time to time from the country churches wa9 supple mented by returns from his valua ble farm, upon which hu resided in the Curry ton section. He was erai i?ently practical, his sound judg ti ent and wise counsel being sought in the conventions and general gath erings of the denomination. The influence of - the life of this consecrated servant of God is a valuable asset of the county. Forces which were put in operation by him will continue to uplift and bless hu manity throughout eternity. His memory will live long in the hear:s of the people among whom be la bored so unselfishly. The funeral was conducted at Republican church .Sunday afler-' noon, the Rev. J. T. Littlejohn otb' ciating. The floral tributes were numerous and exceelingly beauti fal, beiug silent expressions of love from those who gathered to do him honor. Mr. Mealing is survived by two son9, Dr. W. E. Mealing and John P. Mealing, and onj daughter, Miss Susie Mealing. Rev. J. P. Meiling has been a subscriber for The Advertiser for the past 60 vears. For some time he has been receiving the paper gratis, being sent with the compli ments of the editor on account of his long years of loyal patronage. And hereafter we shall ask the privilege of sending uto his daugh ter, Miss Susie Mealing, in honor of her saintly father and in order to continue unbroken the lie that has existed so long. . In case your machine fails to go phone the Edgefield Auto Repair Shop, phone ll) L, Mr. Cobb will move it. Edgefield Auto Repair Shop. Convention of Episcopal Laymen, to be Held in Columbia. On the 12th, 13th and 14th of Feb. a Missionary Convention for the Laymen of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina will be held at Trin ity Church, Columbia. Bishop A. S. Floyd and John W. Wood, President and Secretary res pectively of the General Board of. Mission? of the Episcopal Church in the duked States and the highest authorities on Mission work in the church will have important parts on the program. ' Right Rev. Wm. A.. Guerry, Bishop of the Dioceise, Rev. Robt. VV. Patton, Secretary of the Pro vince of Sewanee, J. Nelnon Frier son, B. F. Finney, Southern Field Secretary of the Brotherhood of St Andr?w and Walter Hazard will all join in making the Convention an interesting one. This Convention is the first one of its kind ever held in this State and the Executive Committee is very anxious to give every male Episco palian an opportunity to share in its benefits. Every Parish in the Stale has been requested , to make a canvass of its members and to enroll them as delegates and there is no doubt but that there will be a large attendance. The program is to consist of con ferences during the day with inspi rational meetings at nig tit and a mass meeting on Sunday fifternoon. A simple supper viii be served Fri day evening. There" will be a registration fee of one dojlarfor every delegate who attends. If this fee can be made to cover the cost of the supper as well as the other expenses, there will be no further charge otherwise. The supper will be a small amount per plate. The registration fee should be mailed in advance to the Treasurer, J. II. Mallory, P. 0. Box 5U4, Colum'bia, S. 0. The'clergy and the delegates will b%en?eptaincd by tlie Church pt?t> pie of Columbia. v AU inquiries should be addressed lp either Edmund R. Heyward, Chairman of the Execntive Commit tee or J. LaBruce Ward, Secretary. The Executive Committee consists of Edmund R. Hey ward Chairman. Rev. Walter Mitchell, Vice-Chair man,.!. H. Mallory, Treasurer, J. LaBruce Ward, Secretary, L. A. Emerson, Allen Jones, Jr , George' B. Reeves, Julius H. Taylor, Jno. T. Seibles, T. T. Moore, Jr., VV. Anderson Clarkson, W. A. Thayer, J. N. Spann, 0. W. Jacobs, Jr., LeGrand Guerry, A. P. Brown, J. B. Rodgers and J. K. Abramt. Convention Headquarters have been opened in the Y. M. C. A. Building in Columbia and the Reg istration Committees are canvassing every male attendant in the local Parishes. Trinity Church has pledged one hundred delegates. Any male attendant of any Episco pal Church in South Carolina may be a delegate upon payment of the Registration fee of one dollar. Call to Farmers. A farmers meeting to be held in the Court House at Edgefield, S. C. Monday February 8, 1915 at ll a. m. All farmers and others inter ested in agricultural development are requested to be present. The meeting will be open to the public. All former members of the Farmers Union are especially iuvited to be present. Address by B. Harris, former president of the State Far mers Union and member of the State Executive Committee. Other speakers will likely attend also. Plans for practical co-operation will be presented. J. Whitner Reid, Secretary S. C. State Farmers Union. Honor Roll Lott School. 1st grade: Nolan/Salter. 2nd grade: Jasper Derrick, Sadie Franklin. Rubie Jackson, Otis Car penter, Pearl Franklin, Bessie Yonce, Carrie Otizts, Maggie Rip ley, Earl Carpenter. 4th grade: Ruth McGee, Annie Herin. 7th grade: Lucile Pa?due, Mon tine Pardue, Norie Lee Yonce. 8th grade: Hanse Franklin, Ce phas Derrick, Wiliie Franklin. To Prevent Blood Poisoning apply at once the -wonderful old reliable Dk TOUTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. n sur yical dressing that relieves pain and hgals at he same time. Not a liuimsut. 25c. .6l*^*.00 WA Musical Bouquet." In order to raise funds with which to improve the equipment of the Beaver Dam school Miss Bryan, with the assistance of a number of joting people of the town, will give a play in the opera house Friday night, February 5, entitled "A musical bouquet.The following cast of chai acters, which includes some of the best local talent, indi cates that thc play will be strongly presen ted: Mrs. Elder Blossom, Mrs. Luke May. Mrs. John Quill Blossom, Miss A. D. Bryan. Lily Blossom, Miss Mamie Sill. Rose Blossom, Miss Sunie Tal bert. Pansv Blossom, Miss Irene Par ker. Diisy Blossom, Miss Emily T-on pk i ns. Violet Blossom, ?Miss Marjorie T m pk i ns. Myrtle Blossom and Ivy Blossom, twins, Mi.<-s Gladys Chappell and Miss VVH?? Mae Mart. Juniper (colored) Mr. Luke M ly M.. 8-enger hoy, Mr. Bennie Par k-r. Musical director, Miss Bessie P.rker. , / Coroner to be Appointed The editor of The Advertiser -called at the office ol Senator B. E. Nicholson Monday morning in or der to glean from him certain facts in connection wu h the work of the legislature We found Mr. Nichol son up to his ears in work, dispos ing of many matters that have ac cumulated in his office darin?: his absence. B?*ing asked as io how die office of coroner will be filled, Mr. Nicholson replied that he will call the attention of Governor Manning to the vacancy early tili-? week and I that in his opinion the governor will fill the pine* by app liniment as provided by !HW, rather th in ordej an election. There are seven appli cants for the place, as follows: VV. S. Covar, J. T. Mc Man us, T. C. Strom, T. E. Bvrd, R. M Johnson, C. li. Holmes and .). R. Blackwell. Mr. Nicholson stated that the names of the magistrates will be presented to Governor Manning some time during the week and he will probably send them at once to the senate for confirmation. Election Figures. The election which was held last Thursday to till the vacancy in the house of representatives caused hy the death ot Hon. J. P. DeLaugh ter was devoid of interest in some sections, the entire vote for the county being less than half the to tal uumber of votes cast in the pri mary last summer. The election commissioners met Saturday and officially declared the result, as'fol lows: J. L. Walker, 450; M. P. Wells, 336; S. McG. Sirakins, 76; and 0. P. Bright, 66. Mr. Walker went to Columbia Tuesday and took the oath as the duly elected succes sor of Mr. DeLaughter. Mr. Wal ker is one of the leading business men of Johnston and will make a valuable member of the house of representatives. Killed by Falling Tree. Hugh Byrd was killed on his farm in the Gilgal section by a fall ing tree. Having some woodland that he desired to cultivate, he in vited his neighbors to assist in fell ing the trees. Ho had just cut one tree and while watching it fall an other tree that was cut near him fell across his body. He lived about four hours. Mr. Byrd was a mem ber of a large and representative family, being a son of Mr. S. D. Byrd. His tragic death was a great blow to his loved ones and friends. Mr. Byrd was in his23rd year. The funeral took place Thursday at Gil gal church, of which church he was a member. Rev. P. B. Lanham con ducted the funeral. Honor Roll Mt Zion School First grade: Mildred Pardue, J C Smith. Second srrade: Brontis Padgett, W A Pardue. Third grade: Retha Padgett, Cor rie and Maggie Ruth Smith. Fifth grade: Sammie Carpenter. Eighth grade: Addie Belle Frank lin, hiller Mae Padgett. Ninth grade: Marie Padgett. Pleasant Lane News. Th'e;entire community was hor ror stricken to learn of the sudden deathiof Mr. Hugh Byrd, Thursdav night;'! While out cutting with a crowdvpf men Thursday afternoon a tree'fell on him crushing his en tire side. He lived about four hours. He was buried at Gilgal cemetery Firida# afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, Rev.P^ B.Lanham preaching the fu ne-ral-jlSix of his first cousins acted' ?as pall-bearers. Mr. Byrd was liked by alr^who knew him and was known to be one of the most busi ness young meh in the community. His brother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Sju.nter Byrd and brothers and shiters have our deepest sympathy in thistrying hour. Mis" Jennie Briggs is in Grove town spending several weeks with relatives. Mr. F. P. Walker, Sr, is very ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Watson. We hope he will soop be weil aaain. Ho?.'S. T. Williams spent the week-end at homp, returning to Co lumbia Monday afternoon. Company F, Attention! Our company will be inspected Febiuary 8, and 48 men must be in ranks. On this inspection will do pend oar position in the National Guard bf.South Carolina, our sum mer encampment, our chance of a trip to tile Panama Exposition. All mern hers-arid prospective members of the . company must attend the following,meetings at 7:30 p. m., Friday anil Saturday, January 29 and 30, Tuesday February 2, Thurs day February 4, and Saturday Feb ruary 6. \ . Men, it is up to you Shall we have a good company or be mus ternd out,? Three commissioned offi cers can't rpake a company. Willis J.. Duncan, Capt. JaniC-r5^5,-1915. ; , v ?.0?*^':-^??^m?r V ? Ah Appeal to Reason. Prohibition will be entirely effect ive in any state when all the people have been educated to avoid the, poisonous alcoholic beverages as they would other forms of poison. The teaching of this in the schools will go far toward making the boys who are growing up sober men. !.'?ut there can be great aid furnished by I liva prohibiting and preventing the s.ue of-alcoholic liquors to the peo ple. If a boy can grow up away I rom di ink and drinking corapan i ms he wiil, of course, be a sober boy. We believe in an appeal to reason A story was published some years ago, in which it was told how al man tried to get rid' of the crows] which were pulling np his young corn, by feeding them corn which had been soaked in whiskej*, and of how they became drunk and help less, hence were easily killed. One who read the story doubted its truth, and to test it, fed bread crumbs soaked in whiskey to some Knglish sparrows, but they could not be induced to eat it. Then he got a crow and kept it in custody unty it was very hungry. Still it could not be induced to taste the whiskey soaked grain, but would eat hungrily that which had not been doped. Wise bird! Solomon said, "In vain is the net set in the sight of any bird." But although man is supposed to be the wisest of all creation, he walks deliberately into the net of intemperance to the number of 60,000 a year in the United States. Although a starving bird was too wise to eat whiskey soaked food, still men and women drown out all manhood and woman hood in strong driuk.-Anderson In lelligencer. Keep it Handy For Rheumatism. No use to squirm and wince and try to wear out your' Rheumatism. It will wear you out instead. Ap-, ply some Sloan's Liniment. Need, not rub it in-just let it penetrate all through the affected parts, re lieve the soreness and draw the pain. You get ease at once and feel so much better you want to get right out and tell other sufferers about Sloan's. Get a' bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25 cents of any druggist and have it in the house-against Colds, Sore and Sv/ollen Joints, Lumbago, Sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, but it does gi ve al most instant relief. Buy a bettie to-day. Mr. Walker Grateful for Gen erous Support. I wish to express my ri eeo ap preciation to my friends and to the citizens of Edgefield county gener ally for the magnificent vote they gave me on January the 28th as a candidate for the house of represen tatives, to fi il the vacancy caused by thereat h of the Hop. J. P. De Laughter. While I have never engaged in the bustle of political life, I have been alive to the interest of our peo ple, and it will be my pleasure and sincere effort in the new position to which you have elevated me to serv e the best interest of all our people and to oppose all that tends to hw lessness and the lowering of public morals. I cannot close without an especial word of thanks to my home people who supported me so loyally and gave me such a splendid vote. I :is siue you one and all that 1 deeply appreciate this expression of your confidence and esteem and shall do all in my power to measure up to vour expectation. J. L. Walker. Johnston, S. C. Richly Deserved Promotion.^ Some people are inclined to think j that there is nothing in Edgefield ' for a young man to do-no opening, no future for him here. A young man who is energetic and ambitious can make a way for himself by seiz ing and improving the opportunities as i hey .come his way. A bout five year ago our younir friend R. M. Scurry the eldest son of afr. and Mrs. J li. Scurry, entered the employment of the Beaver Dam mill, perfqrm ing the most menial duties, for which he received 50 cents per day. He was faithful'in the small things and^was gradually promoted from place to place, each time receiving ihoT?ui?e?-n?nipc;Vs?tio'n. T?'day he is the superintendent of the oil mill and receives $100 per month. At the time young Mr. Scurry began on 50 cents per day, doubtless there were young men standing around thc streets with trousers rolled half way up to the knees and with their hair parted in the middle who said "There is nothing i?jj. Edgefield for me to do." They kept on loafing and probably are out of a jo>b to-day, whiie Mr. Scurry is drawing his S100 per month. The best pari of ii ii, he is only half way up the lad der. If he makes the progress,dur ing the next five years that he has made in the past five, a $200-per month job will be hunting him, and it will find him too. The young man who proves faithful in smalt things an 1 makes good in large ones will not have to look for a job. The job seeks him. We extend hearty con gratulations to our young friend. May Ids success stimulate and en courage other young men! Appeal From Mr. L. G. Watson For Observance of Day of Prayer. To pastors and superintendents of Sunday schools. The county association has set apart next Sunday. February 7, as a special day of prayer and'giving. ?et every school have a special prayer service asking divine gaid auoe and blessing for the coming year and may this be the most pros perous vear wiUYeverv school. No ?. as to giving. The state as sociation is badly in need of funds, Edgefield county is pledged $50. So far we have paid only $25. With a small contribution from each Echooi we can raise that amount and no school be hurt Lei's all do our part and not hinder ;the state work by failing to pay our pledge. Trusting some one will take the lead and present the matter to every school and forward me the collec tion and hoping this to be the ban ner yeaf with very school. Very sincerely, L. G. Watson, Trenton, S.C. Co. Sec. Rev. G. D. Herman. Make up your mind to give Au gust 1-15, 1915 to the meeting in the Methodist church. Rev. G. D. Herman is io preach. He is an able preacher. Be here and attend. Gel everything out of the way. Save yourself aud other.-. Pray, work, come. - .?.> ? ' . . ? . . : rii< "AV ' JOHNSTON LETTER. Reciprocity Day to be Observ ed. "Red and Blue" Commit tees at Work. Death of Mrs. Yonce Beginning with Sunday evening February 7, at the Baptist church, the music will be made a special feature, the choir being under the direction of Mr. F. M, Boyd, a mu sician of much talent. The orchestra which has been playing in the Sun day, school will also play at evening service. The program arranged for this service is organ prelude; tinte solo, with piano accompaniment, Mr. F. M. Boyd; anthem, '*If He should come to-day"; vocal solo, Mrs. F. M. Boyd; offeratory; vocal duet, Mrs. L. C. Latimer and Miss Clara Sawyer; scripture and an ad dress, Dr. A. T. King; vocal, solo, Mrs. James White; anthem, "CroiS ing the bar"; postlude. The union meeting at Mt. Pl^as ?nt was attended by several from here and on Sunday, Dr. A. T. King preached the missionary ser mon. Reciprocity Day will be observed by the members of the New Cen tury club on the afternoon of Tues d iy February 9, and at this tim? the members will entertain their friends in the home of Mrs. E R. Mobley. It has been the custom of the club at this occasion to alwavs serve a two course repast but the funds which have always been con tributed by the members for this, nave been voted to be sent to the Belgian relief fund, and only light refreshments served. Mrs. J. A. Dobey who was so critically suffering with erysipelas is now out of danger. Her condi tion was a source of much distress to ber many ,friends. Mrs. Brunson of Augusta has beeli^pendlng "the ' past two weeks here in the home of her brother, Or. J. A. Do bey. Miss Gladys Sawyer has gone to Statpsboro, Ga., to be the guest of friends:. Mrs. H. W. Crouch entertained a few friends recently with a spend ihe-day party and the time was hap pily spent for the hostess is an adept in entertaining. Mrs. Karl Crouch has gone to Mullins, to spend two weeks in the home of her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Smith. Miss Pet LaGrone is at home from a visit to Rock Hill. Miss Agnes Flythe of Augusta is the guest of i?iss Emma Bouk nigllt. Miss Bertha Woodward is at home from a two week's visit in Augusta. Miss Ruth Smith after a visit to lier sister, Mrs. W. B. Ouzts, has returned to Tenille, Ga. Miss Margaret Dorn, T. N..of Augusta spent the week end with Mrs. M. T. Turner. Mrs. Thomas Willis of Williston spent last week here in the home of her father, Mr, John Sawyer. Upon her return home she was ac companied by her sister Miss Clara Sawver. ^ Mr. Staunton Lott who has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks from injuries sustained while playing basket ball at .he uuiversi ty is now much improved. The "Red and blue" committees of six each, who have been canvass ing for the chairs for the school auditorium are meeting with much, success and ere long the much desir ed seats will be placed. A number have subscribed for more than one chair. Mis? Luelle Norris entertained the Kill Kare Klab on Wednesday and the afternoon was one of much enjoyment for thc hostesss had ar ranged much that was conducive to pleasure. Progressive games were played and the prize was cnt for by Misse" Julia Omohurdro, of Rich mond, and Agnes Flythe of,Augus ta, the latter winning the em broidery bag. Later a sweet course was served in which the colors, yel low and green were attractively carried out. Mrs. M. R. Wright and Miss Sara Norris assisted the hos tess. Several mi.-sion study classes have been formed in ihe woman's mis sion society of the Baptist church and also a class of the Y. W. A., a number of the girls joining. The (Continued on Eighth Page.)