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Entertained Beautifully. Saturday afternoon (rom four to six Mis^ Virgini.i Addison enter t ai ned with ?notion bridge in lioiioi cf lier gutstv Mrs. P. P. Blalork, Jr., of Atlanta. Four tables were arranged for the spirited trame. The pleasure of the contest with cards was heightened by tie sparkling wit which characterized the conver sation of the players. At the close of*the game the first "prize was pre sented to Mis. Bonis Camel ou and tue consolation prize fell lo ihe lot .of Miss Ruth Tompkins. The hos tels presented the guest of honor with a handsome embroidered cen tre pitee. Ambrosia and cake were served. .Nvv Bachelor's Retreat on the Hill. Last Friday evening Mr. W. D. Allen proved himself to be an adept in the art of entertaining, having invited more than a hundred of his friends to a "house warming" at his delightful retreat on Griffin Hill. Very unique invitations were issued and a large number of friends from the town and the surrounding country responded, earn presenting the host with some article that a young bachelor can put to practical use. As ihe guests arrived they were refreshed with delicious fruit punch. The tokens were placed in the front parlor and presented an unusually attractive scened there being rugs, .china, towels, * glassware, lamps, chairs, tables, pictures and numer ous oihtr anieles that are highly acceptable in any household es pecially in "war times." The nu merous tokens reflect the popularity -of the young host. The amusements of the evening consisted of dancing and popular games that were thor f -oughly enjoyed. Adieux were re luc?an liv said as the miduigbt hour approached. Woman's Christian Temper ance Union. On Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock Mis. Rainsford and Mrs. <rreneker will entertain the regu lar monthly meeting of the W. C. T. LT. This will be the occasion of the celebration of Frances Willard -day, and the conclusion of an effort to enlist more members ior the lo cal organization. The request is that each member attend this meeting and bring a new member who will aid us in : strengthening the influence of this -" " "^e?ii?Ti TJf^ihV*white .ribbon army, which numbteis now in the Uuited States more than 400,0(J0 women pledged to abstain from intoxicat ing drinks of any kind and to use -all proper means to discourage the uie and traffic io the same, f1 or for ;.' ty years this organization has been ' m*king sentiment along intelligent lines, and now that the most press ing problem before the American people to day is rapio ly being rec ognized as this one of the evil of intoxicants, eveiy christian woman should it her duty to dou the while ribbon and let the friends and neighbors and the world know the ?tond she takes on this all-impor tant question. The following pro gram will be carried om: j Devotions, Mrs. J. W. Peak. "Why a Frances Willard?." Mrs. "W. L. Dunovant. The Memorial Fund, Mrs. J. L. 3d im*. Selection, "America for rae," JVliss Ouida Pattison. Crossing tbs .bar,1' vocal solo, Miss Elizabeth Rainsford. Frances E. Willard, selection, Mrs. Rainsford. Quartelle, "We're coming dear leader," Mesdames R. G. Shannon-! house, W. L. Dunovant,i J. R. Tompkins, G. F. Mims. Selection, "The south is going dry," Mrs. M. P. Wells. It's a short way to prohibition,'' vocal solo, Benjamin Coghurn. An opportunity will be given tho.M? who desire lo do so, to sign the pledge ind become a member. E<ich delinquent member is asked to bring dues, uid all 'are expected to contribute a small amount to the Frances memorial fund. Mrs. J. L. Miras, Pres. U. D. C. Meeting. Edgofield Chapter U. D. C. will meet at the home of Mrs. C. E. May on atternoon of February 9th 3:30 After usual business program, Historical reading by Mrs. R. A. Marsh, Mrs. M. P. Wells, Mrs. Lovic Smith, Reading by Mrs. J. H. Cantelou, Musio on piano by Mrs. W. S Cogburn and Miss Rosalie Parker. All members who have not paid dues wiil please do so at this meeting without fail. R. S. V. P. L. William's Talcum Powder 25 cents siztt-for 15 cents while it lasts. Everybody knows this celebrat ed brand. Penn & Holstein. I Report of Union Meeting at Mt "Zion. The Union Meeting which con vened on last Saturday at Mt. Zion church proved to be a very profita ble and interesting occasion. The da\ itself was bright and beautiful, bringing with il the first touch of spring, and giving a grate ful contrast to the many stormy d;t.\8 we Lave had this winter. The crowd, though small, was appr?cia tive and gave the best of attention lo the servite". Despite the ?bsenee of several of the appointed speakers, the pro pram me wiis carried out fully, every subject being thoroughly and interestingly discussed, lln?se re sponding heitiif Mr. Walter'Car penter, Rev. P. B. Lanham, and Messrs. S. B. Mays, J./C. Whit lock and W. J. Gaii.es Several gave expression to the enjoyment they had experienced i ti the discussions, saying that they had never heard so many good speeches at one time. Not the least enjoyable feature of the occasion was tue picnic dinner eaten out in the bright sunshine. And it is due to be said lhat no peo ple, in town or country, c tn serve a more tasteful or delightful open-air feast than those ot* old Mt. Zion church. At the close of Saturday's ser vice the Union adjourned in honor of the Rev. J. P. Mealing, the sad news of whose death had been an nounced, and whose burial was to take place at Republican church on the following day. The next union meeting is to be held at Antioch church, on the 5th Sunday in May. Mt. Zion, S. C. Tribute to Rev. J. P. Mealing. Shortly after noon on Sunday, January 31, the mortal remains of Rev. J. P. Mealing were laid to rest in the cemetery of Republican church beside the grave of his nonie wife who preceded him to the grave several years ago. Mr. Mealing was 79 years of age and had been in the service of God for 55 years. No limit can be set upon the number ol bis friends, nor upon the impres sions he has made, for who can tell from how many pulpiis he has pro claimed God's word? Like the Saviour in whose foot steps he so faithfully trod, he im pressed all who heard bim wilh his deep faith in ihe power and necessi ty of prayer. His death will be generally mourned throughout the state. The deepest sympatuy ot hun dreds of people from both far and .near gOes out to his bereaved fami [ly. ''Farewell, dearly loved one Thy soul is at rest. Far away from earth's sorrows In the laud of the blest. Across the dark waters through death's portals cold, The Saviour has taken his loved io his fold. We will meet thee again On tnat beautiful shore, When life with its sorrow and weeping is over. And with thee forever His praises will hing. Who has bought and redeemed u% Our Saviour and king." Trenton, S. C. M. Shaw. The Democratic revolt in the se?ale is unfortunate, coining as it did, just when the ship-purchase bill promised relief for congealed shipping. This is one of the causes of ihe high price of foodstuffs. Bul some of us aro trying hard io main tain a balance, and we shall be glad to MIp ply you with fancy groceries promptly and satisfactorily. Collett & Mitchell. Free Flower Seed. Hastings' Catalogue Tells You About lt If you are engaged in fanning, 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 spier.aid offer of free flower seed to all our customers, five magnificent varieties that mean beauty about your home tmd 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 tho best seeds of all kinds for planting in the South. It should be in every Southern home. Write to day and let us send it to you.-H. G. HASTINGS & CO., Atlanta, Ga.-Advt. Kigg-'s mi LIFE PILLS The Fills Th5?r. Do Cur*? Letter From Red Hill. Dear Advertiser: All EdirefiVld enmity will be grieved to know of the death of Rev. John Ff. Mealing, for he waa known in every part ol ihe county. Mr. Mealing began t?i preach the gospel in his young man hood rt?ys, and served as pastor of many of our best county chinches He was a strong earnest preacher in his dav, and did mach good. Mr. Mealing was also a very popu lar preacher. He was moderatot of the Edgefield association for many years, and wa?? one of the founders of the Edgefield Baptist Sunday school convention, also of our union meeting on the 5th Sundays. Mr. Mealing was loyal to his denomi nation. He was.always inperfect sympathy and harmony with all the work of; his church He was a faithful pastor, sd fe in counsel, and has spoke words of comfort to hun dreds and thousands of people in his long and useful lite. Mr. Meal ing was blessed with some of this world's goods, and lived comforta bly all his Hie, his worldly oosses sions was not only for himself, but he gave liberally to the causo of christ, and PO one ever was turned away from nis door who sought jhelp. So a-ter serving his diy ai d generation he fell to sleep last Fri !day evening, and his futiere) was 'conducted by his pastor Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, at Republican church Sunday at 12 o'clock, a great con gregation assembled to pay their last respects to him, we placed his body in the tomb beside that of his j loved wife. The grave was covered with many beautiful flowers. To his children?and love I ones we ex tend our deepest sympathy and pra\ers. 0 The union meeting of the second division of the Edgefield ai sooialion met with the Mt. Zion church on Saturday andthere waua nice congre gation. The program was carried out as published. The next union will meet with the Antioch church in May. The union adjourned ou Sat urday in honor of Bro. Meah"t?, and all was given a chance to at tend his funeral. j We are pleased to note that some : of our roads are being drug with 'the split log drag. We hope this will be generally done over the county, it will be a great help. The following names *?ot on the honor roll from Red Hill graded school last mouth, we hope to see many more next month: Mamie Holmes, Byrdie McUlendon, Aininee Quarles, Maggie Quarlei?, Myrtia AioClendon, Lavinia Smith, Warren' Johnston, William Talbert, Addie' Sue McClendon, Lizzie Holmes,, Kathleen Talbeit, lleen Young bljod, G. B. Quarles, Herschel Talbert. Rose Cottage. At last the Dacia has sailed with a cargo of cotton for Bremen. We may, therefore, expect to hear,soou, that cotton has gone down-to the bottom of the seav No om; m ed be alarmed, however, as we shall not go to war, and \ou can get your prescription filled here as usual. Collett & Mitchell. Presiding Elder Kilgo. Edgefield people will have the privilege of hearing Dr. J. W. Kil go at Methodist church nex^Sun day morning at 11:30 o'clock. At night at 7:3U the pastor wih pre.ich. Come to both services. J, R. Walker. Let us supply you with seed Irish potatoes that bear the stamp of government inspection, which is a truaraniee against diseases that at tack many potatoes. We have the Early Rose, Bliss, Irish Cobblers and other popular varieties. Penn & Holstein. A freah shipment of Buist's cele brated garden seed just received Penn & Holstein. Notice. Be it resolved by County Board of Commissioners of Edgefielrl county, that^for the interests of Edgufield county, the following roads be discontinued as public roads: (1) The road leading from Stone wall Neal's gin to public road lead ing to Philippi through premises of Thompson. (2) The road leading from Long Cane road, intersecting Delphi road at S. N. Timmerman's, via Prince Adams's. (3) The road leading from James Powell's to Delphi road opposite James DeVore's residence. A. A. EDMUNDS, N. L. BROADWATER, JAS. DEVORE, County Board of Commissioners of Edgefield County. Tor Weakness and Loss of Appetite Thc Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Alalaria and builds up the system. A true tonic apH sure Appetizer. For adults and chiktrcn. 60c, The Observations of a Drumme on Past and Future Condi tions. The story which follows was con tributed to the Retailer by a wei known salesman, whose name foi obvious reasons is omitted and w.-i sent personally t<> th" Chief Ooti mist nf The Shoe Retailer. It con tp.ins some good points and it wil be particularly interesting to trav^ ..ling shoe salesmen "After nearly four months ol hard work here comes Christmas t< remind a fellow that no matter whal is the matter with business. Ile mu-i be au Optimi.-.t and greet 'Santa with a smile. "I carried a smile with me dunn? mv tri|>, which reminds me of a little poem containing the lines, 'The man worth while is the man who can ?mile, when everything ?roes dead wrong.' My territory way ihe'everything gone dead wrong' this trip, but I bought one of those little motto cards with the inscrip tion, 'Smile, d'n you, smile,' on it and every time I felt the grin die away I looked at the ca d and m.\ optimism came to my aid and I kept my smile. " This has been a fine trip-so cially. I had p'enty of ti mp, nobody was busy and 1 had lots of opportu nit?s lo cultivate the social side of my work. "lt was evident that the Germans have much longer range guns than they are credited with for tiny reached Dixie and shot hell out of business, and that's some distance "I tobi a fellow t raveler the other dav that, our territories would have to be changed. Every merchant I talked with said that business has gone to hell.' Well, in order to gel business a fellow must eo where business is-do yon get me? One tliiri? that conditions down here have done is to make more Hetty Gleen.'? arni Andrew Carnegies, along the line of saving, or rather not spending, than were ever known before. "I've seen scores of salesmen the big fellows who usually eat planked ?teaks-i.ding the ponies at some little Greek restaurant, in haling noiipat IO cents a quart with bi ead and butter gratis. The Greeks have hid one big season, and so have the safety razor manufactur ers "If shoes would only get theap. and if the manufacturers would take coito i at 10c atw'i?d in pav ment for them, old Dixie would .blossom forth like a rose. But she'll ironie back-she just ha* to; jot; can't keep lier down. We've got tht climate, we've got the men with strong hands, stout hearts and plen ty of gray matter lo plan a wav om of the mire of hard times. We'l rai?e more hogs (not the end sea) variet\)and less cotton, an I we'll 'get there' some how, with the bel h ringing and they'll be joy bei IR, too "G-e! I've <-.het-red myself up tc beat the band. If I were a smoket I'd light rnv cigar, or if a drinker I'd drink ymir health because yoi are the big optimist, but times an so hard I've cut out drinks and to bacco and so I'll have to toast yoi in spring water-which, thank God* is almost free. So here's to .vom good- health! May hea'th, happine-i and prosperity attend you and bi yours throughout 'fifteen, and i there's any better things than beint an Optimist, may you be it." NO TIME WASTED. Prompt Action is Pleasing Man] Edgefield Citizens. Get down to the cause of every thing. Bad backs are frequently causee by weak kidneys Help the kidneys to get rid o! kidney backache. Doan's kidney pills are for the kidne.xs only. No time wasted trying to curt other troubles. Edgefield people endorse then merit. J F. Todd, Edgefield, says: "I had a dull pain in my back and in the morning I wa? sor? and stiff 1 had headaches and dizzy spells too My sight blurred and the kidney s ; cretions were scanty and irregulai in passage. Friends recommendel Dean's kidney pills and I got a box They cured me of all symptoms o; kidne? trouble." Price 30c at all dealers. Don' simply ask for a kidney remedy - get Doan's kidney pills-the sam< that Mr. Todd had. Foster-Milbun Co., Props, Buff il o, N. Y. Due to the fact that 1 am agen for the Ford car, and having al repair parts in stock and a first class mechanic, can afford to d' first-class livery cheap. Edgefield Auto Repair Shop BUTTERS ANDS1CU)SN?YS Courts Cannot Compel Tele phone Operators to Divulge Messages.s Atlanta, Ga., F*-b. 1-A tele phone yiri-.?r man-may lisien on the wire if it's necessary lor the good of the service, bm he must not divulge what goes over, and ihe courts cannot mane him do it, wi* the ruling of Judge Emory Speer of tl e Federal court in Si.nth Georgia. He handed down the decision in ihe case of Littlejohn vs. Vereen iroin Moultrie. A night telephone operator named Doles wa? put on the stand io tes tily to a conversation he had heard. Doles protested, stying he had sitrned a contract with the company not to divulge anything about any message which passed over the wires. Judge Speer held that he could not be compelled to testify, as a telephone conversation was in the nature of a private letter, and should li? h"IH confidential. \ frfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfrfr^.frfrfr I Hard Working Merni I Will Find Her? ! Many Delightful T< I The Harder ! 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