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Office No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, July 7. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Mr. B. H. Parker is spending his vacation with friends near Sumter. Mrs. J. G. Edwards and children are visiting relatives in Abbeville. Miss Kathleen Parks of Parks -ville is visiting relatives in Edge field. Miss Carrie Morgan is here visit ing her uncle, Hon. J. Wm. Thur mond. The late rains should cause the acreage sown in peas to be in creased. Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Dennis have gone to Asheville to spend- two months. Mr. James Cothran has been the guest for a week of his aunt, Mrs. Sanan B. Hill. Mrs. P. Shade of Johnston spent] Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. Israel Mukashy. Mr. J. P. Ouzts left Sunday for j White Sulphur Springs, Fla., tof spend a month. Miss Helen Tillman leaves this week for a visit to Miss Ella Hayns worth of Greenville. Rev. P. H. Bussey spent yester day in Edgefield, being very cor dially greeted by his friends. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Swaffield and theil' little son are here from Colum bia visiting Mrs. Kate Cheatham. Dr. E. Pendleton Jones will preach at Hern's Creek church next j Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Mrs. Ida Blount and her mother, Mrs. E. E. Ramsey, of Grovetown, Ga., are guests of Mrs. Sallie Mose ley. Mrs. Rosa John and Miss Annie Clisby of Birmingham are here ?visiting their sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb. The annual Griffis picnic will be held, as per announcement from Mr. Griffis in this issue, on Friday, .July 30. Little Miss Ethlyn Helston, the daughter of Mr. W. E. Holston of Augusta, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. E. S. Johnson. Miss Julia Mabry came ever from -Columbia and spent the week-end here with her aunts, Misses Minna and Annie Bee. Mrs. H. H. Sanders has lier sis ters. Misses Lucy and Bessie Plun kett of Graniteville, and Miss Fur gerson of Clinton. Hon. J. Wm. Thurmond is in Greenville, having been called there in connection with his duties SB district attorney. Mrs. W, M. Harling and their two little children are down from McKeodree spending a week here with Mr. Harling. Miss Elisabeth Rainsford has gone to Columbia University, New York city, for special study during the summer vacation. There was a rush of early cotton blooms to The Advertiser office. Wonder who'll send in the first big watermelon of the season? Mrs. J. R. Cantelou and Misses Annie and Justine Cantelou are ii: Cochran, Ga., visiting relatives, having made the journey in their new car. Mr. E. P. Arthur is entitled to the first prize for having the earliest sweet potatoes. By the first of July be 'gabbled" some fine potatoes from his upatc,h." Early last week Col. F. N. K. Bailey broke his right arm while cranking his car. He and his fam ily are spending the summer at their home on Paris mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rainpford and Miss Sadie Miras motored to Augusta Monday and witness ed the two games of ball between the Albany and Augusta teams. Information was received in Edge-field Tuesday afternoon to the effect that Mr. Gunter, the father ni Miss Nannie Gunter, fell at his home in Batesburg and frcctured his shoulder. Mr. Stephen Darlington of j Georgetown is here visiting rela tives and friends. Stephen is very popular in Edsrefield, having justly won his popularity while he resided in Edgefield. Miss Sarah Dozier of Johnston is here visiting her aunts, Mrs. J. W. DeVore and Mrs. W. J. Duncan. Miss Ethel Moore has returned to her home in Sharon, Ga., after spending several days here very pleasantly with Misses Iris and Clair Grice. Hon. J. E. Swearingen came over from Columbia and spent the week end with his brother, Mr. George Swearingen. They made a hurried visit to Edgefield in the latter's new car Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman will at tend the meeting of the Abbeville Woman's Missionary Union as she ?roes on Wednesday to be present at the Baptist assembly- which takes place in Greenville, S. C., from July ??-16. "How to keep up a revival" in the Presbyterian church at John ston on Sunday. The above is the subject for the afternoon service at 5:15. Also preaching at 11:15 in the morning. Pastor. Miss Lizzie Hollingsworth left Edgefield some days ago for Ashe ville, where she will take advantage of the Currey summer school of oratory, making a specialty of ex pression. This is an ideal way to spend a vacation. Mr. Sam Agner who bas proven himself to be an unusually early bird this spring has sent The Ad vertiser a cotton boll the size of a guinea egg. So large a boll by the 4th of July shows that Mr. Agner's orop is well advanced. We expect great things of the re- j cently formed Civic League. The women who are behind the enter prise always brings things to pass when they identify themselves with any organization, especially when it is promotive of the public good. In spite of the belief which was prevalent some time ago that the crop would be short, we have seen more Irish potatoes offered for sale on this market this year than usual. Mr. T. J. Gardner brought a load in Monday and sold them for 80 cents per bushel. The Advertiser has been request ed to announce that all of the ses sions of the missionary conference of the Columbia district which will be held in the Methodist church next Saturday and Sunday are open to the public and the people of Edgefield are invited to attend. Miss Natalie Padgett left this morning to visit friends at Cedar Mountain, N. C., and Miss Helen Tillman went to Greenville this morning to visit Miss Ella Hayns worth. These young ladies motored to Greenwood and will board an in terurban car there for Greenville. Harmony church will be dedicated on the third Sunday, July 18. Bishop John C. Kilgo, will preach the ded icatory sermon. During the week following the third Sunday a pro tracted meeting will be held at Har mony, under the leadership of Rev. Will Hill, an evangelist from Au gusta. Programme. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Columbia district wi II be held in the Edgefield Methodist church, Jul> 10-11. Saturday Morning. 9:30: Opening devotions, pastor. 9:45: Organization, election of ? secretary, enrollment of delegates, appointment of committees, report of district secretary, MTS. J. A. Maybin. 10:45: Junior hour and junior delegates. 11:15: Round table, Mrs. D. N. Bourne. .11:45: Adult delegates' hour. 12:45: Noon devotions, Mrs. Kilgo. 1:00: Adjournment for lunch. Afternoon Session: 2:00: Opening devotions, Mrs. D. N. Bourne. Minutes of morning session. 2:30: Young people's hour, Mrs. J. W. Kilgo and young people's delegates. 3:00: Delegates' hour. 4:00: Scarritt Bibb and Training School, Mrs. D. N. Bourne. 4:15: Social service, Mrs. A. M. Byers. 4:30: Mission study, Mrs. D. N. Bourne. 4:45: Miscellaneous business, minutes, adjournment 5 p. m. Sunday morning ll o'clock, an nual sermon, Dr. J. W. Kilgo. Afternoon Session. 4:30: Children's and young peo ple's service, Mrs. Kilgo. 8:30: Opening devotions by the pastor. Missionary address, Mrs. D. N. Bourne. Womans Christian Temperance Union. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. took place on Monday af ternoon at the home of Miss Lillian Smith. A large number were in atr tendance. On entering the piazza, Miss Oui ila Pattison in a beautifully decorated niche in the piazza with ivy as a background, served fruit nectar. Miss Lillian Smith and Miss Jen nie Pattison and Mrs. Smith very graciously met and greeted each one who arrived and conducted them into the spacious parlor where everything was in readiness for the meeting. The flowers were all yellow, nas turtiums and black-eyed Susans, and the "captain of the blues" remarked that she liked all the flowers ex cept their color. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. J. L. Miras, and Mrs. J. "V^. Peak led the devotions, calling on Mrs. Rainsford for the prayer. At the close of this, Miss Miriam Norris sang "The Freeman's Prayer," the words ef which were written by Felix Lake whom many of us remember and love. Business was discussed, among other things, the announcement by the captains of the "blues and yel low" of a number of new members. It was decided that the captains would entertain the W. C. T. TJ. and all the new members on Tues day, July 27 at Mrs. W. E. Lott's home when the new members would be received and welcomed. The subject for the afternoon was "Humane Education," and when the roll was called many responded with their ideas of how in small courtesies the world may be made happier and better. Miss Jennie Pat tison read a paper, "Blessed are the merciful," and Miss Daisy Lyon wrote and read her views on "Wo man's responsibility for the animal creation." Little Edward Peak who has al ready distinguished himself as an orator added laurels to his wreath of fame by singing very sweetly and so that every word could be dis tinctly understood the little song, "Speak kindly," accompanied on the piano by his sister Miss Hor tense Peak. Following this in costume of young campaigners, Dozier Tomp kins, Frances and William Jones, Gertrude Thurmond, Corrie Cheat ham and 'Eleanor Mims sang the children's victory song, with this chorus. ''When the liquor dealers hear us coming 'Tis then jrou'll see them running Ami at their rout we all will shout The song of victory." A suggoative poem, "A woman's bonnet," was read by Mrs. M. P. Wei li, and Miss Hortensia Wood son recited Longfellow's poem The bells of Atri." The last piece on the program was a trio, "A salopnless nation in 1920," by Mrs. Shannon house, Mr?. W. L. Dunovant and Mrs. W. S. Cogburn. "The resume of temperance facts" was well pre pared and read by Mrs. Abner Broadwater. Souvenirs were distributed and these were copies of "Our dumb animals," the beautiful magazine of the humane society. At the close of the program a very tempting salad course was [served with iced tea. So pleasant was the occasion that nobody want ed to leave, and it was growing dangerously late when each one had said adieu. < The next regular meeting will be held with Mrs. John Mays on Au gust 2, and at this time officers for for the ensuing year will be elected. Hot Weather Warnings. Don't sleep late in the morning. Rise early. Don't sit down to breakfast im mediately upon getting up. Exer cise. Don't work in an airless room or an office. Plenty of air. Don't overload your stomach at noon time. A light dinner is best. Don't chill your stomach with ice watei every half hour. Retards digestion. Don't keep the baby housed up all day. Let it play in the open air. Don't sleep with the windows closed at night. Plenty of air. Don't overfeed the family cat or dog. Two meals a day sufficient. Don't allow the little one to tease it. Keep animal in yard. Above all, dress to be comfort able. STJRVE7ING~"~ I am a graduate in Civil En gineering from The Citadel, and can do your surveying accurately and efficiently. B. F. GAINES, . Trenton, S. ?. 7-7-2L A Visit to Montreat and Mt. Mitchell. The Presbyterians of North Car olina have1 shown their wisdom by selecting Montreat as a place for a settlement. In snmmcr the tourists number between two and three thous and, while in the winter only ten or twelve people remain. These must really love the mountains in the time when they are covered with the snow and when the stern wind howls as when they are brilliant with autumn leaves and resplendent with the blossoms of spring time. Thus Montreat, or the Mountain Retreat, nestles in the shadow of the hills curtained off from the out side world by great green walls, and displaying on its stage wonders wrought by the hand of nature. The Alba hotel is situated at the top of a sloping hill. At the foot of the incline a highland pond re flects like a mirror the scenes that daily pass its borders. Around it a rustic fence serves two purposes, that of protecting the passers by from taking an unexpected plunge into its icy depths, should they ven ture too near, and to help to blend the water with the land in a charm ing rustic appearance. The rhododendron was in itself very interesting, being a type of the famous flora peculiar to the moun tains. The rhododendron grows in cone-shaped or pyramidal clusters, pink and white, on a bush similar to that of a small magnolia. Though Montreat offered every possible bit of beautiful scenery that the eye could rest upon, we felt that the trip there should be cut short in or der that we might see Mt. Mitchell, the highest mountain this side of the Rockies. In the early morning a group of inexperienced travelers started with light hearts to the railroad on the way to Mt. Michell. We thought we would only have a short distance, to go, which was indeed a short dis tance to the mountaineer. Finally finding the climbing more than we were equal to we broke stout sticks, and with the aid of these and a short rest every few minutes we reached the top. When the train arrived it proved to be an observa tion car, which was very suitable, since it enabled us to see all of the sublime scenery. This seemed to be real moving pictures, except that we ourselves were moving instead of the scenery. It was like a great sea of mountains, and each mountain representing a billow. V^ild flowers passed us in flashes of color. Wo longed to see and to feel them and drink in the perfume. Twenty-five miles distant from Montreat, Mt. Mitchell was await ing the arrival of a car of eacrer tourists. The hotel had sent lunch to strengthen the weary and enable us to climbj as one suggested, "nearer Heaven than we ever had been or would be again." The road led us almost straight up the mountain and through luxuriant vegetation of which I had only read in books. The flower which seemed to suit the soil and climate most was the purple rhododendron. John Fox, Jr., has written a story called "The Purple Rhododendron," telling how rare it was in the mountains of Tennessee, and how one man risked his life in order to get one brilliant blossom. July seemed to be the month in which it bloomed always. This was the first time I had trod a path literally enamelled and car peted with blossoms. Along the mountain side rustic benches were provided for those who needed rest. We looked for thd vegetation to grow less and less as we neared the top of the mountain, but instead of that the flowers were brilliantly col ored and were in full blossom. There were no mountain cabins along the mountain sides as had been expected, on account of the land being unsuitable for cultiva tion. We experienced the peculiar feeling of knowing that we were higher than any people in the United States this side of the Rock ies, unless it was a party in an ail ship, being six thousand seven hun dred and eleven feet above sea level. The mountain received its name from Rev. Elisha Mitchell, D. D., a geologist, who lost his life while making research. A monument had been erected to his memory, which was blown down and broken by the fierce winds which sweep the moun tains. Though we spent only a short time on Mt. Mitchell, it was an ex perience never to be forgotten, and one which was worth the task of climbing, even under the difficulties of inexperience. Florence Mims. The Southeastern is the oldest old-line legal reserve insurance com pany in South'Carolina. C. M. Mellichamp, Special Agent. Old Ninety-Six District Chaptei D. A. R. Saturday was the nearest daj possible io the time of celebratinj the 4th, and the Old 96 distric chapter D. A. R. held their celebra tion of Independence Day at th< home of Mrs. Susan B. Hill at tba time, Mrs. W. C. Tompkins beini hostess. On the arrival of each membei they were graciously received at th< door, and in the spacious receptioi hall, refreshing nectar was served The occasion was a very informa and pleasant one. Mrs. N. G. Evans, the newlj elected chapter regent presided, anc attended to the business with dis patch, also conducting the hist?rica programme. The chaplain, Mrs- J. L. Mims read an article from the Christiai Herald called "Our Nation's Birth day," suggesting some gifts everj loyal subject should present to oui country on this natal day. Five new members, Mrs. Willi? Duncan, Mrs. J. W. DeVore, Misset Charlton and Allene Dozier anc Mrs. Herbert Smith were re ceived into membership of the chapter when their papers shall have been accepted. The corresponding secretary was authorized to sene notification of the acceptance of Mrs. Carrie Bostick Lake by the National D. A. R., to Mrs. Lake al Seattle, Wash. The chapter also decided to issue a year book, the committee consist icg of Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, Mrs. Fannie Tompkins and Mrs. J. L. Mims. The following resolutions were unanimusly adopted by the chapter, on motion of Mrs. J. W. Peak prepared by a committee. On behalf of the members of Old 96 District Chapter Daughters ol the American Revolution, we desire to congratulate Mrs. A. A. Wood son our retiring regent on her able and successful administration jusi closed, as we have enjoyed a verj pleasant and instructive year undei her leadership, and much of the suc cess of the chapter was due to hei ability and untiring zeal, and that the chapter extends to her a vote ol thanks in appreciation of her ser vices. Be it therefore, Resolved, 1st. That we deeply de plore th it circumstances necessita ted her removal to another State, thereby causing us to miss her pres ence at some of our meetings, and although a resident of another city we trust that her energy and enthu siasm will be maintained. 2nd, That we def i re to give ex press'on of our thanks for her de votion to the Revolutionary cause being the fuunder of- Oid 96 Dis trict Cha?ner, and an inspiration tc its members. 3rd, That a copy of these resolu tions be inscribed in our minute boole, and that a copy be sent tc her. The historical programme, wai introduced with the singing of Our Country 'Tis of Thee, followed by Mrs. B. E. Nicholson who read an original article on "Why we cel ebrate Independence Day." This was succeeded by a poem written by Mrs. A. A. Woodson, entitled, "Heroes of Old 96" and very beau tifully recited by Miss Hortensia Woodson, which is as follows: To the Heroes of Old Ninty-Six. For Old 96 District Chapter D. A. R. Heroes of Ninety-Six Sires of this chapter Bring we a chaplet green Laurelled and pure. When from your bosky dells When from your river Ye came at your country's call Fearless and sure. Carolina's flag ye bore, It was the token Whereby ye hoped to shed Glory upon your land, Freedom from England's thrall, Freedom from foes; And build a nation strong, One that should stand, Pure as a guiding star, - Pure as heaven's bright stars Gleaming upon the flag, Borne now by all her sons, Bearing untarnished Its bright crimson bars, While others love war to death, Brutal, inhuman. Shall we not honor ye Sires of old Ninety-Six? Shall we not herald Your names through the land? Shall we not glory That we are your children And each add a leaf To this chaplet, and hand Down to our children The deeds of their fathers, These heroes of old Who by force of strong will Gave to this country Its wise Independence And fought lor those principles Held by us still? Yea, we shall honor ye, Sires of old Ninety-Six. Great are the arms ve bore On history's page For each buttle ye fought For each victory ye won For giving your life Our freedom your wage Those are the reasons why, Heroes and patriots, Women are striving Your memory to hold For thus will our children Grow strong in the knowledge Of grandsires courageous And fearless and bold. The salute to the flag was given by all the members present standing; and the meeting came to a close. The hostesses served very dainty caramel cream and cake, and thus ended the seasons meetings of thia organization which will discontinue till the early fall. The One-Year Course. One of the most valuable features of Clemson's work is the one-year agricultural course, most valuable because it is the most helpful. Scores and scores of deserving coun try boys can take this short course who would be unable to take a four years' course at Clemson er any other college. Among those who completed the one-year course at the recent commencement was Mr. Gor don Gardner, the son of Mr. T. J. Gardner of the Antioch section. By applying himself closely he made a good record at Clemson and the technical knowledge he gained at this very excellent institution will be of value not alone to him but to the entire community in which he resides. The adoption of new ideas and new methods in any professions or trades, particularly of farming, is like a little leaven that will final ly stimulate and benefit the entire community. We would like to see a greater number of Edgefield coan ty boys take the one-year agricul tural course at Clemson. A Medicine Chest For 25c. In this chest you have an excel lent remedy for Toothache, Bruises,. Sprains, Stiff Neck, Backache, Neu ralgia, Rheumatism and for most emergencies. One 25c. bottle of Sloan's Liniment does it all-this because these ailments are symp toms, not diseases, and are caused by congestion and inflammation. If you doubt, ask those who use Sloan's Liniment, or better still, buy a 25c. bottle and prove it. AJI Drug gists.-3 Only one company produced more business in South Carolina in 1914 than the Southeastern. C. M. Mellicharap, Special Agent. FOR COTTON WEIGHER. ' I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the position of public cotton weigher for the town of Edgefield, and respectfully solicit the support of those who market cotton at Edgefield. W. D. ALLEN. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the position of public cotton weigher for the town of Edgefield. and respectfully solicit the votes of the people who market cotton at Edge field. C. H. B. WILLIAMS. I respectfully announce my candidacy for the positionlof public cotton weigher for the town of Edgefield and if elected will do my utmost to give entire satis faction. M. H. Deal. Citation. The Slate of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge. Whereas, John H. Stone has made suit to me, to grant him Let ters of Administration of the Es tate of and effects of Mrs. Lela lu Stone, deceased. These Are Therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and Creditors of the said Mrs?. Lela L. Stone, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, lo be held at Edgefield, S. C., on July 15, 1915. next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in thc forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand, this 29tb day of June A. D., 1915. W. T. Kinnaird, . June 30, 1915. J. P. E. C. r CITY Pressing Club I have opened an up-to-date press ing club in the front room over the store of Dunovant & Co., and are, prepared to do cleaning and pressing in the most approved manner. In addition to cleaning and press ing men's suits, we give special at tention to ladies' garments. Give us a trial. Satisfaction guaranteed. We make a Specialty of ': Palm Beach Suits H. T. 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