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VOL. 80 EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25,1915 x NO. 26 WINTER COVER CROPS. County Demonstration Agent Lott Practices What he Preaches. Urges Use of Lime. The time for procuring vetch and dover seed is at hand and we hope every farmer in the county will sow at least a. seed patch. Several far mers in the county have saved burr clover and vetch seed. I consider this a wise thing to do. We know we can save seed of these valuable winter le gumes and better seed than we can buy. Then why not do it? We do not think it necessary to dwell on the importance of cover ing every acre of land yon expect to plant next year. in one of the three groat soil building: plants that do so well in our climate and soil. We take for granted that you have sown all your corn, oat and wheat stubble in peas; if yon have yon are a wise f?nrmer. Now if possible cov er all your cotton land in grain and vetch or burr or crimson clover. If you can, have yonr land planted daring the Winter with some kind of growing crop, nitrogen producer if possible to keep down leaching evaporation and erasion. We would call yea a farmer on the other hand If yon do not and are deaf, dumb and blind to this all impor tant system we should be forced to call you only a planter. Some one will want to know if I practiced what I preach. In fact I have been asked that question. I will not attempt to answer bat ex tend to yon an invitation to visit my farm. It is not probable that I will be there but you will be shown cotton and corn on vetch and clover sod and vetch 'and grain stubble, some of which has no commercial fertilizer at all, I will compare with any crops I have seen in the county. The above statement is not made with any boastfulness and is not in tended for those that are practicing this soil building system bat those who depend on guano for making crops. In our visitB over the county we find conditions very much better than last year this time. Where the soil has been properly fed crops are . good. Where stimulating influence of guano only heretofore has been used crops are sorry. People have used business meth ods in their operations this year hence debts are smaller. More meat and bread and there will be a lot of hog and hominy on the market next winier and spring. Auother important faot I would call your attention to is lime. Lime is a paying factor in agriculture. All legumes do their' best on a sweetened soil and I would advise the inoculation and lime to get the best results from yonr clover and vetch. We can secure a good grade of lime for $2.50 delivered at Tren ton and Johnston $2.50. Edgefield $2.55. Points on C. <fc W. C. road about 35 cents higher. These prices are car load lots B and L attached. Club together if you can't use a car load. We have discussed the army worm which is making quick work of grass and everything else in his reach. I would advise farmers to look foi* this pest and bay arsenate of lead as soon as yon discover him. Make small bags of cheese cloth or some other thin staff hold ing about 8 or 4 pounds and shake th i son the infested part This poison' will kill the worm and not injure the plants. V. N. Lott Johnston, S. C. Story of Edgefeld Woman's Missionary Union. The history of the Edgefield W. M. IT. is completed and will be on sale at the meeting at Clark's Hill at 75 cents per copy. The book con tains about two hundred pages, and the cats of all the officers of the present time, and many of the inter ested workers of the past It bas been a labor of love which the su perintendent of the association, Mrs. J. L. Mims has delighted to give as an appreciation of the co operation and sympathy of the no ble wo nen of the Edgefield asso ciation. The money received for the book will go towards the expenses of its publication, and all in excess of this,, to the foreign mission treas ury. Send all ordere for the book to Mrs. J. L. Mims, Edgefield, S. C. TRENTON NEWS. Entertainment a Success. Mrs. Simpson Cordially Greeted. Concert ai*d Moonlight Picnic. The opening of the "Deestrick Skale" an entertainment given by Mrs. L. D. Crouch on Monday af ternoon was a most novel and a thoroughly enjoyed affair, as was evidenced by the merry pe?is of laughter that sounded and resound ed through the tall pt**** the splen didly suited site for the skule house. Mrs. White, the mother of Mrs. Crouch made, an excellent skule marm but failed to establish a rule of strict discipline with .such frisky, mischievous skule girls as Earline Morrall, Sue Wise, Dollie Moss, Minnie Moss and Inez Swearingen. There were in all about thirty-five pupils to enroll and the speeches in answer to the roll call were rich and original. Mrs. W. F. Roper re ceived a prize for the best speech while Mrs. Black took the prize for the best essay ou a rabbit. One of the attractions for the children was a well or bettor say fountain, from which flowed freely ice cold pink lemonade. Of the many entertain ments Mrs. Crouch has given this was voted the most enjoyable. It was out of the ordinary and we knew a *'litthi nonsense now and then is relished by the most of men-and ladies too. Mrs. Crouch served delightful refreshments at the second recess. We are happy to know that Mrs. Fannie Simpson, whom everybody in this neighborhood loves, has suffi ciently recovered from her sickness to come among us for-a visit. She is the guest of her nephew, Mr. Geo. Swearingen and is accompanied by ber daughter Miss Pet Simpson and her little grandchildren, Fannie Mae and Mattie Teague. . A visiting belle in our midst at present is Miss Minnie Sch?ler 'from Elloree, the guest of Misses Eulis Padgett and Marie-Marsh. Pion ios and parties galore have been given her, the two most largely attended perhaps were those of Misses Pad gett abd Marsh. We are delighted to know that oar young friend Miss Ruth Long who was operated on for appendi citis at the University hospital, Au gusta, is rapidly convalescing. The concert to be given on Fri day evening of this week under the management of Prof. H. W. Scott and his gifted wife is tb? anticipat ed event of the week. Johnston and Edgefield will lette} some of their best talent and this combined with the home talent is sufficient guaran tee of a genuine musical treat, Fol lowing the concert ;the, young peo ple will enjoy a moonlight pionic on the school boase grounds. Mrs. W. F. Roper and baby Louise from Colombia, are visiting -Mr. and Mm J. D. Mathis and there is much rejoicingin.the Math is home over their coming. Social Life at Clark's Hill. On Thursday Mrs. S. T. Adams was the hostess at an informal lun cheon given in honor of her house guest Mrs. Pratt Pierson of Gaff ney, S. C. The reception hall was tastefully decorated with pot plants and cut flowers. Musical selections Wire giveq ly Miss Annabel Pendle ton of Augusta^ after which the guests were invited into the dining room where a delightful coarse lun cheon was nerved. Mrs. Pierson lett Friday for Edgefield where she will be the guest of Miss Madge Mays. Those invited to meet the honoree were were Mesdames Dave Sharpton, Ed Bunch, Robt. Fowler, R. H. Middleton, H. A. Adams,1 John McKie, Jennie Middleton, J. [O. Marshall, Mrs. Will Hubbard of Mexico, Mrs. Amos of Sparta, Ga., Miss Annabel Pendleton of Augusta, and Miss Mae Taylor of Atlanta. --*-? Cleaning School Grounds. On next Tuesday, August 3li all patrons and friends of the public and High School are requested to send a hand or team to help in cleaning the school grounds. The grounds are large and will require a good deal of work bat if every body will help it will be an easy job. The ladies of the Civic League have kindly consented to aid in this good work. Now is the time to lend a helping hand |and show your in terest io your school. JOHNSTON LETTER. Union Meeting at Philippi. Misa Bouknight'8 House Party. Speed Limit of 15 Miles jj Enforced. Mrs. Kine: and Master Jamie King of Savannah are guests in the home of Mrs. M. A. Huiet. Mrs. Davenport of Newberry is visiting ber sister, Mrs. P. B. Wa ters'* Sr. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. LaGrone and little Gerald of Darlington, were among the visitors here last week. Dr. Horace Wright of George town is spending awhile here with relatives. Mr. Tutt Bradford of Columbia was among the visitors here Hast week. Many years . of his boyhood, were spent here and he had many warm friends to greet bira. Miss Sara Stevens is visiting friends at Saluda. ?Miss Bessie Bedenbangh of New berry' is the guest of Miss Essie Ly l> rand. , The union meeting of 'the first division of the Ridge association will be held with the Philippi Bap tist church on Saturday and Sun day of this week. The missionary sermon will be preaohed by Rev. ?T. E. Jackson. Mrs. J. W. Marsh and Messrs. John Flemming and Theodore Marsh are at home from a pleasure trip to northern points. During the spring the Arrferioan association for international con ciliation, offered $25 through the! United Daughters of the Confed eracy for the best essay on ''inter national conciliation," tjhe offer to close September 1. Those competing were to be graduates of High Schools of 1915. Missf Bessie Bean of the' Johnston high sohool has prepared an excellent essay which the local historian Mrs. O. D,j Black has forwarded to the state historian, Mrs. Patrick. In reply, Airs. Patrick slated that to date, this wasf the only essay ehe had re ceived from any chapter in South Carolina, and it gave her great pleasure to forward it. Miss Bean's paper is a splendid one and can well compete with essays from the other states. ' A very pleasant house party wis held last week in the home of Miss Emma Bouknight and her brothers, their guests being Misses Lola linn ie r of Trenton, Laura Clark, Scot land Neck, N. C., and Kathrine Miras of Edgefield, and Messrs. Frank Simmons of Charleston and Geo. Reynolds of Hartsville. Mrs. L. C. Latiraer is at home from a visit to her son Dr. Edward C. La ti mer at Macon, Ga. Mr. Albert Dozier with Willis and Albert Dozier spent Saturday and Sunday in Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Willis and Miss Helen Willis of Williston are guests in the home of Mr. John Sawyer. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lott and Mas ter Marion and Mrs. A. P. Lewis spent Sunday at Edgefield and wor shipped at the Baptist ohurch. Master M i ms Mobley entertained a number of his friends very pleas antly on Saturday afternoon the oc casion being bis birthday and two or three hours were happily spent during the time a trip to Slide be ing made, this alone being counted a great pleasure to young people. After games and other pastimes they returned tc the home where all enjoyed ice cream and cake. On Sunday morning at the Methodist church little James Rob ert, the son of Mrs. Mattie Benny Perry, was christened and it wa? an impressive sight as his mother brought him forward and gave him to the Lord. Mrs. Lena Davies of Barnwell is the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. R. Kelly. Mrs. Mattie Toney of Granit? ville has been for a short visit to relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Belton Stevens of Eulala spent the week end here in the homes of Messrs. P. C. Stevens and W. T. Walton. Mr. and Mrs. J. JW. Brown and children have retained from a month's stay - at the seashore and mountains. Mrs. William Rhoden is at home from a visit in the home of her fa ther, Mr. Wheeler at Covington, Ga. Miss Lillian Mobley went to Or angebarg Tuesday to spend awhile with ?is sister, Mrs. M. T. Siftley. Mrs. Buford Ergle of Grabite ville spent a few days of. the past, week ?ere with* Mr*. J. Jacobs. > Miss Lizzie Cri m is at home from a two week's visit to relatives at Batesbarg. Mr. Julian Bland bf Charlotte spent the week-end hero with the home folks., Mr. and Mrs. Teague Holstein have ^returned to Savannah after a visit to their sister, Mrs. Walter Grim and in the home of Mr. Stan j Rolston. I Miss Annie Crouch will have to vtisit her this week two of her j classmates of Converse eolleg^, Mis ses Annie Mowery and Lillian Crosslands. Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Kester are guests of relatives at Hickory, N. jp. . > Mrs. M. R. Wright ( and little Cathrine and Estelle have returned from a visit to Mrs. Milton Meyers at Aiken. . Mr. and Mrs. Garland Coleman' .made a car trip to Athens, Ga., last week for ? visit to friends. Mr. S; J. Watson went to Balti more last week to accompany his brother, Mr. Henry Watson of Edgefield, to the Johns Hopkins hospital for medical treatment. Misses Fannie and Julia Shade are at horne from a visit to Atlanta and Angosta. Mrs. W. C. Miller and Misses ,J^n_r,ie Blount and Julia Br?x jf '?vbb?v?le are guests rn the hctowof Mr. Lewis Blount. Miss Rhett Warren ?pent last week in the Bethlehem section with friends. Miss Cogburn of Meeting Street is the guest of friends and relatives. Mrs. Wm. Lee Coleman went to Columbia last Wednesday for medical treatment at the Baptist hospital and her physician is very sanguine over a permanent recovery. For ihe past three years Mrs. Cole man has been a sufferer and her friends rejoice over the good news. The speed limit for automobiles is now beihg rigidly enforced by the council, 15 miles being the lim it. Numerous signs have been placed about to warn the joyriders. Mr. W. W. Satcher spent a few davs of last week in Saluda with his brother, Mr. Walter Satcher, who upon his return accompanied him for a visit. Will Meet in Columbia. The State Conference of Chari ties and Correction will meet Sep tembjr 7, 8 and 9 at Columbia, in conjunction with the conference for common good. The {important top ics to be presented by these sessions should bring a large attendance of people, who believe that our penal and charitable methods are not what they should be, .and ought to be made better. Distinguished speak ers from a distance, as well as home talent, will lead.in discussions bear ing specially on the feeble-minded and the short-term offender. All in terested persons ??are invited to at tend these conferences. Further in formation may be had by address* ing Dr. A. T. Jamison, Greenwood, S.C. ' Chickens Galore. Our friend Sam Adams says that the people of Clark's Hill will take it as. a reflection on their hospitality and capacity 'for entertaining if the people, especially the delegates do not come in large numbers to the Woman's Missionary Union. He has himself, he says, 7.00 chickens, ready for eating, and can entertain 25 with all ease. Now, Mrs. Adams, is chairman of the committee on hospitality and no doubt told him to say that, so let there be no hesi tation about going. It would be a mercy to the people of Clark's Hill to help them get rid of some of the 700 chickens. How Will You Vote? Interesting Letter From Miss Mamie Lake From North Carolina Mountains Franki io, N. C., is a prohibition town. A sick friend of mine who has been in bed for several weeks, under a physician's care, had a bot tle of fine wine sent her, but the friend could not get it delivered from express office, and no matter, she will recover without it by the grace of God, we trust. This is a quiet, peaceful moun tain resort. No drunkenness, of coarse, as there is not the where with to inspire lawlessness, no fiends, no balls, nor dancing, just a picturesque cave, witt mountains in the blue distance the nearest be ing Trimont,a couple of miles away. Sugar fork is a little farther, then the others in the range. The grand est, third or fourth size to Mt. Mitchel is Wawyah Bald, ten miles off which is superb, and towers away up in the clouds and is very cold at night. Crowds frequently go to this mountain in wagonettes,automobiles and on horse back, carrying blankets and lunches, staying all night, and catching sunset and sunrise. It is worth seeing. I tell yon when Aurora with her retinae drives her chariot approach ing from the far east she leaves a rosy track behind. . Man made the city, but God made the mountains- A small river which *e vould eali a .reek rans through this town. Little Tennessee as it iff called has a peculiar chained bridge. The floor seems to be of stout pop lar or oak boards chained toeether and a railing of chains linked to gether. It sways back and forth as yon pass over. A man was murder ed on this bridge one night in the days when moonshine whiskey h ?ld the reins. The negro race'of which quite a good many are here dare not eros? this bridge, as the murdered man' bannt* the place. About twelve miles from this town is the beauti ful Burningtown falls a popular re sort for tourists. A settlement of Indians colonized this settlement, which was barned, hence the name ' Burningtown falls, almost rivaling Talulah, some twenty miles away. Franklin has a population of about six hundred, a thriving libra ry of standard books. All yon want twenty-five cents per month twice a week. Lemonade and stone's cake served each of those afternoons. There is a beautiful Coo federate monument with the old Confed well executed at the pinnacle. We attended the Baptist church last Sunday, a rather oldish brick building. The piano was sustained by a choir of pretty girls and a solo well rendered by a married woman. The minister who seemed earnest, gave a sermon after the usual San day school. This sermon by the clock was one hour and fifteen min utes. We attended the handsome Episcopal church with its memorial window, given by a wealthy north ern woman in memory of her daugh ter. Rev. Crosby, young and mag netic, in his vestment and his yoang wife who has a fine voice conducted the choir. The court house of Ma con county, of brick is on public square, whose clock can be heard over the town. The jail adjoining is not as large as oars in Edgefield, but as usual with the prisoners feet sticking through the bars. You can live very cheap in this placed Good grocery and dry goods stores. A better building is the post office and very good service, bat not any better than at home. Fine ic? cream and soda water here and Frank Smith's drug store and hand colored post cards of quality to the tune of 25 cents for two. Two good tourist hotels Terrace and Trimont, some picturesque ban galows noticeable on a high cliff, which is reached by a long broad walk and with spacious grassy lawn. f ottlaod Daily Pre? Toa have a wide vista, long porch es, lounging chairs, cushioned swings, san rooms, wired windows and doors through which we look into luxurious bed rooms, parlors, tea anddining rooms. We got per mission to go up and lounge on the porch of the Bidwell place in the absence of the owner, a widow at the north. I would never leave such a place for one day if it was mine. ? vine draped pergola oaught ray fancy,w e said. "Lets for one hour, imagine this bungalow on the crag!? belongs to us" as we leaned back tn the wide bamboo chairs. Loni; drives for automobiles, made of crushed stone intersect thin 'place. There ia a good public school build ing of brick, the girls with beauti ful complexions tall' and straight like the tourist quite fashionable, wearing the hair a la Mrs. Vernon, Castle. The voung men tall, straight, dignified wearing the Vernon Cas tle shirt waist. I send love to Edge field. M. KL' Medal Contests and Temper ance Rally at Mc Ken dree. On Sunday at McKendree church; . there.will be an all nay service, with, dinner on the grounds, Rev. M. M. Brabham, pastor of the church preaching in the morning. . The afternoon service will begin, at 2:30 o'clock, and will consist of medal contests in declamation and one in song, tue latter ol'younger boys and girls from Edgefiei??. Ono "declamation contest will be com'"*"*1 posed of young ladi es in the Mc Kendree community. The following/ is the program, the declamations and songs alternating: Prayer, Rev. M. M. Brabham. Music by congregation. Song.No. 1. Welcome song, Kate M i ms. Declamation No. 1-"King Alco hol Shall Die," Fannie Ouzts. "We're for home and mother," Hansford Miras. "It is something to you," Came Ti ra mer man. " Will You?". Corrie Cheatham. "Two glasses," Clara Stroud. "Youth's victory," Julian Minis. "Pledge with wine," Nita Onzts. "Prohibition," Jeanette Tiramons. "An angel in a saloon," Lonla Ouzts. 1 "Please won't you vote it out?" Frances Jones. Quartette, "I am thinking of yuii, mother," Mrs. McMurrain, Mrs. Tillman, Mrs. W. L. Danovant and Mrs. J. R. Tompkins. Declamation Contest No. 2: No. 1-Mattie Timmerman, "A Sigu Board." No. 2-Annie May Calbreath, "Tommie Brown." No. 3-Ruth Stroud, "What is it to Yon?" No. 4-Florence Mims, "Two Portraits." No. 5-Lucile Culbreatb* "Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Never Touch Mine." Address by Dr. E. Pendleton Jones. Awarding of medals for song and oratory. "The dry line" tableau, Eliza beth Lott. The boys and girls who sing will wear the young campaigners caps and pennants, and will carry ban ners. Welcomed Visitor?. Dr.. J. Meeting of North Augns ta.and Mr. John Mealing of the Curryton section were in Edgefield Monday on business. Both, of them called at The Advertiser office. We regret that their visits are so in frequent. Mr. John Mealing planted about an acre in Egyptian ? wheat this year and is greatly pleased with the yield and the splendid quality of feed that is furnished for stock. It resembles sorghum and is culti vated in a simitar manner.'7'