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Rally Meeting of First Division at Mt. Creek. Mountain Creek was the scene on last Sunday of a most delighted oc casion when the Woman's Mission society and Young Woman's Aux iliary of Mountain Creek were hos tesses for the spring rally of the first division. The great privilege was accorded this division of having with us at this time Mr. and Mrs. John Lake, our missionaries, Mrs. Geo. E. Davis of Orangeburg, state superin tendent of the Young Woman's Auxiliary for South Carolina, and Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, vice-presi dent of the wesnern division. The visitors who came arrived at Edgefield on the 4:30 train from Denmark where they had attended the institute of the western division "W. M. 17. ind accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mims left immedi ately for the home of Dr. and Mrs. Self under whose hospitable roof a restful night was ?pont. These kind friends have shown hospitali ty lo similar parties on other occa sions, and have in this way as well as others, proven their sympathy with the cause. At 10:30 o'clock the devotional service was conducted by Mr. Collins, one of the pillars of Moun tain Creek church who in every way expressed his pleasure at hav ing the day celebrated at this church. The choir was composed of a num ber of singers and among them many young people who aided in the ser vice of song. Mrs. J. L. Mims, superintendent of the W. M. ?. of Edgefield as sociation, gave a few words relative to the day's exercises and by way of explanation, and Mrs. Tillman, on request of the Mountain Creek so ciety, gave some glimpses of the Holy Land which! she had visited dast summer. This portion of the program was intensely interesting and made a vivid impression on those who heard it. Mr. Lake was most heartily wel comed to Mountain Creek, and gave avery enthusiastic and practical talk on missionary lines at the close taking an offering for the Judson 'Centennial for which he has been laboring many months under the direction of the foreign mission board. The collection in cash and pledges amounted to about $65 and will go to the Luther Rice publish ing fund for ihe printing of testa ^jents in Chinese. On the previous Sun?!5^-MfrL?l<e had organized a missionary brot herhood around the grave of Luther Rice at Pine Pleas ant and this fund was begun at that time. At the recess hour the ladies of the church had an opportunity to display their hospitality in another and very acceptable way, that of serving one of the most tempting dinners ever Uid upon a table. Everything was of (he very best kind and in great variety. Among the best was a jar of artichoke pick les made by Mrs. McDowell, all of which were consumed by two ladies from Edgefield. They were the best pickles ever made or eaten. At the close of thc recess hour young ladies were stationed at the doors to ushur all the young women and girls and as many men as pos sible up to the front seats, where they might the better hear and profit by the afternoon program. Mrs. Lake first gave in her Chi nese costume some messages from China, giving a few interesting facts concerning her own life histoiy in response to some previous questions from interested persons in the audi ence. Mrs. Lake was followed by Mrs. George E. Davis who spoke es pecially to young women, making a very practical, suggestive as well as inspiring talk, giving the i leas contained in the young woman's I auxiliary work and tbe ideals lo be sought and,attained. Everybody was made to feel the dignity and possi bility of this organized service for young women. At the afternoon session, Rev. J. K. McKittrick, pastor of the church, came in, having held a preaching service elsewhere in the morning, and greeted again the guests, introucing the speakers of the afternoon. He also made a plea for missions and a second collection was taken to aid in meeting the ap portionment for foreign and home missions. The afternoon service was closed with the singing by Mr. and Mrs. Lake of a sweet and familiar song in Chinese and the meeting came to a close, and each one with reluctant steps bade their adieux to each oth er, some for a few days, many for the last time perhaps. F. A. M. War price on coffee. Wc are sell ing a fine grade of green coffee worth 15 cents for 12 1-2 cental pe r pound. This opens the way to re duce the high cost of living. Penn & Holstein. I Three Day Chautauqua Pro gram. FIRST DAY-MAY 3. Afternoon: 3:15-Forty-five minutes of fun for children and grown-ups with the Mysterious Merton, presenting magical illusions. 4:00-Humorous lecture on "Grumblers" or "Evils of Worry ing" by Dr. H. W. Sears. Evening: 8:15-Half hour of fun and mag ic with Hal Merton. 8:45-Lecture, "More Taffy" and "Less Epitaphy" or "The Crisis of Life" by Dr. H. W. Sears. SECOND DAY-MAY 4. Afternoon: 3:15-Concert by the Strollers Quartette. 3:45-Entertainment by Ells worth Plumstead, Impersonator. Evening: 8:15-A Medlej of Impersona tions, grave and gay, by Ellsworth Plumstead. 9:00-Grand Concert by the Strollers Quartette. THIRD DAY-MAY 5. Afternoon: 3:15-Concert by the !LaDell Concert Co. 3:45-Lecture, "Elements of Success" by George P. Bible, Evening: 8:15-Lecture "Life and Oppor tunity" by Dr. George P. Bible. 9:00-Concert by the LaDell Concert Co. The three-day Chautauqua pro gram which opens in Edgefield on May 3rd, is replete with interest and interesting people. On the af ternoon of the first day, forty-five minutes will be given to magic and mystery by Hal Merton of New York. Mr. Merton is both a phil osopher and a humorist. He keeps everybody guessing. It will be an afternoon of delightful enchant ment for children and grown-ups. He will be followed by Dr. H. W. Sears, of Illinois, who is pne big jolly bunoh of good nature, good sense, and nonsense. If you have the "blues/' the dyspepsia, or dis couraged and look upon the dark side of life, come and hear Dr. Sears. If the first dose on "Grumb ler," or the "Evils of Worrying" doesn't core you, come out at night, at 8:45, and hear him on "More Taffy and Less Epitaphy." The lecture will follow a half hour of fun and magic by Hal Merton. The Strollers Quartette, composed of yonng gentlemen from various parts of the United States, will give their first concert. They will be as sisted by Ellsworth Plumstead, who has been aptly described as "the fellow who is a lot of folks." The Strollers will have their sweet Swiss Bells, and the r delightful comedy, making a medley of melody, im personations and fun. These live young men will appear' again at night, at 8:15. The afternoon of the third day will be taken up by the LaDell Con cert Company, composed of Miss Deering, violinist and pianist, M:ss Thom, vocalist, who is on her way LO grand opera, and Miss LaDell, a most gifted impersonator of child hood on the American platform. They ?will be followed by Dr. Geo. P. Bible, platform manager, in a lecture on "Elements of Success." Dr. Bible, is a combination of wise wit, and witty wisdom, and while x capable platform manager, is an equally able lecturer. At 8:1? that night, he will lecture on "Life and Opportunity," and will be followed by the closing concert by the Ladell Concert Company. Resolutions of the Young Peo ple's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church. Whereas our Heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom called from this life February 21, 1915 the gentle, loving, spirit of one of our mem bers whereas we would give ex pression of our appreciation of her fait af ul service. We therefore re con i the following resolutions: First, That in the death of Mrs. Maine Carmichael Medlock our so ciety iias lost one of its most loyal meru i ?era, and while we mourn her loss u e bow in submission to our Fathei's will. Second, That by this dispensation of his providence our society has lost one of its most earnest and help ful men.ners. Th i ru, That we sympathize most deeply wj?\ her devoted mother and husband as a society desire to offer this tribute of love and pray that in this ti., mg time they each may be comfoi led with a Saviour's love. Fourth, That these resolutions be placed in u ir minutes, a copy sent to the family and to the paper. #- *,. * S id ie Minis, Pres. bophiti Minis, Sallie Dunc vant, Elizabeth Rainsford. Committee. Robert Blackwell Killed by His Own Gun. Parksville, S. C., April 18.-The citizens of this place were shocked as well as battled over the death of Mr. Robert Blackwell, of Wards, S. C., which occurred here Friday night. That he was shot by a pistol in his own band is not doubted, but whether it was accidental or inten tional is the question that puzzles i his friends. Mr. Blackwell was here on busi ness, when he received a long dis tance to come to his home in Wards, S. C., at once, that his youngest child v\as very ill. He purchased a ticket and, just before the arrival of the train, stepped into the depot toilet. A few minutes afterward the i report of a revolver- attracted those waiting for the train. The door to, the room was opened, and Mr. Blackwell was found or? tine floor with a bullet hole through his tem ple. His pistol la;> on the floor be side him. The concensus of opinion here is that the shooting was accidental, as no reason can be assigned for any intention to shoot himself. The de ceased is survived by his wife, who, before their marriage, was Miss Alice Brodie, of Augusta, and five children. Plum Branch News. Dear Editor: x\s I haven't seen any dots from Plum Branch lately I thought 1 would give you a few. The many friends of Mrs. Fannie Wells of Plum Branch regretted to learn of her death which occur ed at her home on Saturday morning April 10. Mi. and Mrs. B. H. Covington spent Sunday night last with Mr. and Mrs. P. L. White. Mrs. J. T. Holliday and Mrs. W. H. Parks were in town Wed nesday last Mr. and Mrs. Pierce White were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Clim Sunday last also Mr. and Mrs. Horst Turnage. They reported a nice time. Mw. B. D. Kitchiogs spent last Saturday with her mother. Rose Bud. A MERCILESS JUDGE. One Who Shows no Favor. A merciless judge is Father Time. Before him the weak and the want ing go to the wall. Only thej?j&h can stand. For years the following statement from an Edgefield resi dent has withstood the sternest of all tests. Mrs. K L Lowe, Cedar Row, Edgefield, says: "My back had bothered me for months and I be came weak and all run down. From other symptoms, I knew that my kidneys were at fault and as Doan's kidney pills had rid another of my family of kidney trouble, I didn't hesitate to try them. They gave me quick and positive .relief." No trouble since. On June 0, 1014, Mrs. Lowe said: "I have had no occasion to use Doan's kidney pills for some years, as they cured me of all symptoms of kidney disease. You may con tinue to use my endorsement. I am sure there is no better - remedy for kidney trouble." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's kidney pills-the same that Mrs. Lowe had. Foster-Mil burn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. Notice of Final Dis charge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, Thos. H. Rainsford has mado application uuto this Court, 'for Final Discharge as Admistrator iii re the Estate of Mrs. Bessie T. Kainsford, deceased, and as Guar dian of John Rainsford, Benjamin T. Rainsford and Floyd F. Rains ford, on this the 21stiday of April 1915. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or parties interested, to show cause before me at my office at Edgefield Court j House, South Carolina,^on the 22nd day of May, 1015 at ll o'clock .a. m., why said order of Discharge should not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P. E. C., S. C. April 21, 1915. We want the farmers to know that we have just received a car of Cerealite for top and kside dressing. Send in vour orders. W. W. Adams & Co. DR, ' NOW ff Brr Hf ii y c VMQ'Q HEH Ure PiLLS? Tho Fi L's That Do Cure. SS? W?Wj Papasen! THE COUGH, CORES THE mines. Buying Things You Should Grow at Home. When we buy at?2o cvnts a pound a strip of bacon or hain that we might raise at home for 10 cents a pound, what goes with the 15 cents l'a pound difference? The man who grew the meat and the middle man get it, you say? Quite true, but in so far as yon and I are concerned, doesn't this 15 cents a pound repre sent waste? Might we not as well throw the money in the fire and be done with it? Then how about the fellow who buys canned stuff instead of getting it from his own gaiden and orchard; who buys corn, hav, lard, syrup and even butter? This is pitiful waste waste that has too long held the south in bondage to the supply mer chant and the farmers of the north and west. That this is the worst kind of waste, is proved by the fact that the only cotton farmers who have ever made anything 'farming h?ve been the live-at-horae kind; and their success proves too that not only have they had their cotton as clear profit at the end of the year, but by rotating their crops and looking to soil fertility they have been able to make more cotton per acre. Looking to the seemingly little things now is going to prove a mighty factor when the account is rendered next fall. There is a royal road to success, but it isn't paved with store-bought farra supplies. Progressive Farmer. Prevent Disease. Let no chance be missed to re duce the liability of disease. Now is the time to prevent flies, mos quitoes, ticks and other insects that carry disease. A little attention given to sanitation may save much sickness and even death later. The breeding places for flies and mosquitoes should be destroyed. F1?38 breed in filth. Garbage and manure are the greatest dangers By cleaning the stables and spread ing the manure, keeping the poul try house clean, much will be done lo prevent flies from breeding. Then arrangements should be made to screen the doors and windows of the farm home; the porches and verandas should also be protected from insects. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, ponds, mud-holes and vessels in the yard and at the well. Care should be taken to pre vent water from forming breeding places for these pests. Most medi cal authorities are agreed that mos quitoes carry malaria. Prevent these insects from carrying it into your home. The drinking water, the milk and the closets are the principal sources of infection for typhoid. This is a very serious disease aud no effort should be considered too great to prevent it. Let every precaution be taken to prevent it. Cleanli ness now may mean much later on. .Give special attention to the (drinking water. Cleanliness will be the first essential, both in the home and on the home grounds. Put your own house in order" first, ihen talk the matter over with j your neighbors. Siart a 'clean jup" campaign in the neighborhood. I -Farm and Ranch. FIRE INSURANCE Go to see Harling & Byrd Before insuring elsewhere. We represent the best old line com panies Harting & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, E?gefield Make the Old Suits Look New We are better prepared than ever to do first-class work in cleaning and press ing of all kinds. Make your old pants or suit new by let ing us clean and press them. Ladies skirts and suits al so cleaned and pressed. Sat isfaction' guaranteed. Edgefield Pressing Club WALLACE HARRIS, PROP. SHEPPARD BUILDING C?'.iS?i? . . " :::s ?Von't Curt flic worst eas? BOJ II ? F hoir longstanding are cured by th? te: ul, cid reliable Dr rbrter'K Antis . : . 01,1. It relieve! ?ain and Heals at ?li imctime. ^c.SOcJ STATEMENT Showing Receipts and Disbursements in Connection, with Erection of New School Building in the Town of Johnston, S. C., Under Special Act of the General Assembly of South Carolina. RECEIPTS Sale of bonds.$25,056.00~ Interests on deposite._.-. 173.85 Sale of old building B. F. Sawyer at public sale.$315.00 Mrs. N. M. Bartley at private sale._. 200.00 - 515.00 Special donation toward Library furniture_ -.- 46.70 Special from Edgefield county.-.- 300.00 Special from Local Board_. 519.35 Bills- payable Sheridan & Hart, balance on desks.$431.00 Bank of Johnston._.' 285.89 716.89 Total receipts.$27,327.79 DISBURSEMENTS F. D. McNulty, contract.$21,552.00 Additions .... .......-. 328.82 $21.880.82 W. B. Toole & Co., heating and ventilating contract $ l,68p.00 Additions for sheds.:. 42.00 1,722.00 Brill Electric Co., wiring and telephone system con tract._.$ 380.00 Additions, telephone stations.-.- 50.00 Additions, fixtures... 194.00 624.0? O. C. Steele Mfg Co., window shades. 103.35 G. Lloyd Preacher, architect for plans, specifications and super vision.-.- 1,205.39 Carolina Public Service Co., conduit connection from street to build ing, and meter...- 70.82 Oiling and staining floors throughout building-.- 135.00 Total cost of building proper.-.$25,741.38 Furniture and equipment Sheridan & Hart, desks, etc.$ 727.40 [ Library furniture (donated)..-. 46.70 Chairs for stage. 29.00 803.1* On grounds Boring deep well.$ 318.00 Hauling in connection therewith.- 5.00 J. A. Clark, sanitation..- 80.00 V. E. Edwards, pipe, etc.... 80.34 Lombard, three castings for sewerage- 15.00 _ W. J. Hatcher, work on drainage of grounds... 48.6S1 ' 547.0* Removing annex.-.-.- 125.00 Expense in connection with bonds B. E. Nicholson, attorney..$ 100.00 Express on bonds to Chicago... 11.28 111.2? Total disbursements.-._..$27,327.79 Attest: Signed: JAS. A. DOBEY, S. J. WATSON, W. M. WRIGHT, 4 WILBUR YONCE, J. A. LOTT, C D. KENNEY, Clerk J. L. WALKER, District Board of Trustees. M. T. TURNER, Local Board of Trustees. EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA, ) April 12, 1915. S To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that I have carefully examined the accompanying ac counts and vouchers, and find them correct and just. W. W. FULLER, County Supt. Education, Edgefield Co. Line TO reenwood Car leaves every morning from Oregon Hotel Greenwood, 8. C., at 10:30 A. M. and arrives at Edgefield at 1:30 P. M.; leave Edgefield at 3:30 P. M. and arrive at Greenwood at (5:00 P. M. Passengers will be taken on at Gaines, Kirksev, O?zts Co. and G. T. Ouzts' Store, Pleasant Lane, G. M. & P. A. Tinimerman and H. T. Williams. Fare for Hound Trip to Greenwood $5.00-One Way $3.00. GREENW00D-EDGEFIELD Sus Lino G. T. OUZTS, Prop.