Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Office No. Gl. Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, March 15 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Service in the Presbyterian .church Sunday at 11:15. Mrs. S. W. Nicholson recently .DUTcha-i<-d a handsome new Cornish piano. The W. C. T. U. will meet tlvs afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. H. Sanders. Miss Virginia Addison has been spendiny several days with relatives in Augusta. Miss Bessie Plunkett and Mis.s Gill were w?ek end visitors of Mrs. H. H. Sanders. Miss Ruth DeLoach spent the week-end in Edgefield with her mother, Mrs. Cat lie DeLoach. Mr. J. D. Holstein, Jr., has sold his Ford and i? now the happy pos sessor of a 1916 model Overland. Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman attended 4 missionary eonfeience of the Ai le-n W. M. TJ. at Langley Satur day. Miss CaTrie Lou Able of Lees ville spent the week-end in Edge field with her sister, Mrs. A. L. Gunter. Rev. P. B. Lanham preached at -Gilgal <hurch Sunday morning and at the Brunson school house Sunday afternoon. Union service will be held in the Presbyterian church Sunday night Dr, E. Pendleton Jones will preach the sermon. Capt. and Mrs. L. Y. Moore ?petit the week end in Columbia, where they resided before coming to Edgt field. Mr. William Love, a prominent young business man of Augusta, spent Mundav with his aunt, Mrs. Siliie Moseley. Mrs. John K. Aull and her little ?laughter are over from Columbia ?.lending this w?ek with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Tompkins. The schools generally will par ticipate in Field Day exercises. Everv school in the county should participate in one or more of the .contests. Married, Suuday morning, March 12, Mr. J. L. Corley and xMiss Lona Taylor, ny Kev. P. B. Lanham, at the home nf Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lott Corley. Mrs. .Ellie B.Jones of Columbia ?8 vtailing her sister, Mrs. Sallie Moseley. Mrs. Jones has many .friends in Edg.'field who are always glad io see ber. Nothing yet has been heard from the supreme court with refererencc to question involving the formation of McCormick county. The decision is expected daily. About 12:30 o'clock Thursday night a negro house was burned near the trestle. It was owned and occupied by negroes. It is thought that the tire caught from a stove flue. Miss Mamie Cheatham, who is the popular and efficient teacher of the Mt. Zion school, spent Saturday and Sunday at home with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cheat ham. Those who have recently traveled '-over the newly made road from the Pine House to Augusta say the sand-clay road is fine-just a little rough in places, but in the main very good. The members of the Civic League will hold iheir regular meeting Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. H. Cantelou at 4 o'clock. All members are requested to pay Jtheir dues at the meeting. The D. A. R. chapter will hold 'their next meeting at the home of Mrs. B. E. Nicholson on Tuesday afternoon, March 21, at 4 o'clock. "South Carolina" will be the topic .for the historical program. .Already the demand for cotton -seed for planting has opened. Scores o? improvident persons who sold practically all of their seed at the high price last fall will soon be pa.\ing two prices for seed for planting. As it is about time for newspa pers to begin their annual swatting -campaign, we w ould like to see the man swatted who feeds his mu!e on the bare ground. Who can blame a mule lor kicking when it i,ets an .opportunity? Mrs. T. C. Mayson of Callison spent last week with her sister, Mrs. H. Y. Dorn. Mr. A. D. Oliphant, the assistant secretary of the State Board of Charities and Corrections, arrived in Edirefield this morning to make an official inspection of the jail, county home and chaingangs. Miss Fannie Sheppard, accompa nied by little George Edward Shep pard, left Thursday for Birming ham to visit Mrs. P. P. Burns. Prof. and Mrs. Burns will soon have their first experience in keep ing house. Congressman James F. Byrnes has recommended Mr. George Har dy, the second son of Mr. and Mrs J. W. Hardy, to be postmas ter of Johnston. There is practical ly no douta that Mr. Hardy will get the position. Agricultural implements of all kinds are advancing on account of the advance of steel. If you need any implements you had better buy them at once and raavbe you can get what you need at the old be fore-de-war prices. Mr. D. J. LaGrone, the proprie tor of the Eatraore Grocery, has added a large modern refrigerator to his store fixtures, which will en able him to keep many delicacies during the warm weather that other wise would be impossible. County Treasurer J. T. M imp, after five months of ?teady, strenu ous work, closed his books, as pro vided by law, last night and turned them over to the sheriff. Mr. M i ms states that he bas collected about 95 per cent of the taxes. All of Edgefield-Buncombe par ticularly-eagerly await the coming of little Miss Byrd from Columbia Dr. J. S. Bvrd is a resident of Edgefield and Columbia both these days. His body is here but his Leart and mind are in the capital city. Interest increases in the skating rink that ii being conducted by Glover Tompkins and Dr. Beverly Epes in one of the county fair buildings. The building is open for skating every afternoon in the week from four to six and every evening except Friday and Saturday evenings. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Rainsford and Miss Sadie Mims went to Aiken Thursday to witness the game of polo which was played between the Aiken and Camden teams. The leading polo players of the country were in Aiken last week either par ticipating in the contests or as spec tators. Milliner Arrived. Miss Orelia Ewing of Atlanta has arrived to take charge of Ruben stein's millinery department for the spring season. She has had six or eight years experience and during that time has been employed in some very large establishments, al ways giving entire satisfaction. She will take pleasure in receiving the ladies at the Rubenstein store. Located at Cleora. Dr. J. T. Pattison has located in the ?leora section for the practice of medicine, making his home with his daughter, M rs. B. E. Timmer man. His Edgefield friends wish him a fall measure of success. He is among people who have known him all of his life and who also know of his professional skill, which is far better for him than locating among strangers. Court of Common Pleas. The spring term of the court of common pleas convened Monday, but as the case which was set for Monday was continued early in the day the court adjourned until Tues day morning. At that time the suit of Dr. J.R.Timraerraan of Bateeburg against Mr. O. O. Posey of the Tiinmerman or Philippi section was taken up. Dr. Timmerman has brought suit against Mr. Posey to recover 23 acres of land and damages, involving the sum of $1,000. Geo. Bell Timmerman and J. Wm. Thurmond are represent ing Dr. Timmerman and N. G. Evans and S. McG. Simkins are representing Mr. Posey. The court is still engaged with this case, this Wednesday, morning. The civil cases abont which gieat est interest centres are those brought by certain citizens against the Georgia-Carolina Power Company. Two of these cases have been set for Friday of this week and one or two others will be disposed of next week. The jury for next week, commonly spoken of as the third week's jury, appear? in this issue. BUNG'S RiEW fc*fl???VE?f?* Will Surely Stou That Cough. Two Bad Holes. Mr. W. H. Turner pays the road leading from Ridgefield to Green wood is very, very erood except for two very, very bad places: One is near the home of Mr. Sloan Watson and the other is near the home of .Mr. Minick. Will somebody whis per this into the ears of our good natured supervisor? Mr. Turner says '.hese two very, very bad places could be worked in a few hours. Several almost impassable place- in a road make it impossible to haul a heavy load over the en tire road - being something like a weak link in a chain. The Corner Store. Spring* is full blown at the popu lar Corner Store. We call atten-j lion to what Mr. Turner says in his advertisement this week. He "ever indulges in extravagant, unreliable statements about his merchandise. What he sajs of the large pur chases which he made in Kew York io person several weeks ago can be altogether depended upon. Espe cial attention of the ladies is called to the many items which are enu merated in The Corner Store's ad advertisement this week. Before supplying any of your spring needs do not fail to see the pretty new goods, in staples and novelties, at The Corner Store. A Plea For the Dumb Brutes. There are different wayB of being cruel to animals. You can be cruel in a positive sense by administering an unmerciful beating, and you can be cruel in a negative seuse by neg lecting a beast of burden or pour ing its feed on the bare ground, as is done by some persons almost every day on the public square in Edgefield. The Advertiser is a friend of the dumb brute and we shall continue to cry aloud until this thoughtless practice is stopped. If you can't get a box for the feed, get? an old bag and spread it down, and if you can't get that come to. The Advertiser office and we will give you aud the mule some old newspapers to spread upon the ground. . Every farmer who sends his team to town should caution the driver about properly feeding the faithful beast of burden. Better give a horse or mule six ears of corn in a box than 12 on the bare ground. "Pa, said Willie, a man's wife ie his better half, isn't she?" "Weil, we are told so, my son, said father noncommittally. "Well, then, continued Willie, if a man marries twice there isn't any thing left of him, is there?" - m - - CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for Mayor of the town of Edgefield and will appreciate the support of the voters. J. G. Edwards, M. D. We have a large assortment of furniture of all kinds and grades. Come see our stock before buying. We buy from the leading factories in car lots, consequently eau make low prices. B. B. Jones. Citation. The State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge. Whereas, Frank L. Middleton, of above County and State, made snit to me, to grant him Letters of Ad ministration of the Estate and ef fects of P. C. Middleton, late of above County and State. These Are Therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and Creditors of the said P. C. Middleton, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Edgefield C. H.,' S. C., in my of fice on the 30th day of March 1916 next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand, this 1st day of March, A. D., 1916. W. T. KINNAIRD, P. J., E. C. March V-3t. PILLS BEST FOR LIVER. Becau3e they contain the best liver medicines, no matter how bit ter or nau>eating for the sweet su gar coating hides the taste. Dr. King's New Life Pills contain in gredients that put the liver work ing, move the bowels freely. No gripe, no nausea, and digestion, .lust try a bottle of Dr. King's New Life Pills and notice how much better you feel 25c at drug gists. 2 / Letter From Edgefield Schools. Kev. E. C. Hailey made a visit it the school Wednesday morning. He conducted the chapel exercises aiu. made a very interesting and in strudive talk to the students. Tin children from the youngest to the oldest, arc glad to see Mr. Bailey come for he always brings a mes sage of love or advice to each. We Would like to have more of the pa trons attend the chapel exercises, visit the different class rooms and see just what we are doing, lt would be a pleasure to us as well as to them. On next Monday morning, the preliminary declamation and recita tion contest will take place in the chapel exercises. This is io be held for the purpose t f selecting one boy and girl to represent us in the med al contest for Field Day. It will be exceedingly interesting, as several have entered the contest and all are putting forth great effort to be the chosen one. Throughout the day our representatives in the different ath letic contes1 s will be selected. The public is cordially invited to at tend. We urge YOU tu come so that those in the declamation and reci tation contest will not be embarass ed by having to address a small au dience of fellow students. The chap el exercises begin promptly at nine o'clock. There will be no school Friday as the teachers are going to Colum bia on thal day lo attend the teach ers convention School Correspondent. Card From Dr. Corley. To the voters of the town of Edgefieli: I am being asked b" quite a number if I will be in thc race for mayor. So I beg to state with due regard for the responsi bilities and obligations resting on a public servant that I offer my ser vices as mayor to you for another term. Whatever may be your estimate o/,the value of my service to you in the past, my own conscience is clear as to the purity of my motives in every instance and while I may have made mistakes, as humans all make them, never have I permitted an error to remain uncorrected if it were possible to correct it. j It has been ray purpose to per form the duties of the office of may or so as to take care of the interests of the town and people of the coun ty as well. ja The law is clear and specific and I have endeavored to follow the lat ter and spirit of it. Efficiency in the work of the office has been ray aim. Your loyal support in the past is one of my most pleasing memories and for it you have ray sincere thanks. I shall just as truly appre ciate a continuance of this support and should you choose rae to serve you again, there shall be no varia tion from the principles which have acuated rae in the past. Yours sincerely, A. H. Corley. AFTER THREE YEARS. Edgefield Testimony Remains * Unshaken. Time is the best test of truth. Here is an Edgefield story that has stood the test of time. It is a story with a point which will come straight home to many of us. Mrs E P Jackson, Cedar Row, Edgefield, says: "I suffered greitly from a weak .'and lame back which became so bad that I could hardly get around. My sides and hips also got sore and lame and loss of sleep made rae weak and exhausted, Doan's kidney pills rid me of the attack." (Statement given April 12, 1911.) Has used Doan's since. Over three years later Mrs. Jackson said: "My back or kidneys seldom troub le rae now but when they do, Doan's kidney pills always give me quick relief." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's kinney pills-the same that Mrs. Jackson has twice pub licly recommended. Foster-Mil burn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. The approach of spring suggests that now is the time to brighten up the home by puning new matting on the floors. . VVe have beautiful patterns at reasonable price. B. B. Jones. There is no excuse to put up with shabby floors when one application of Luca? Floor Stain will restore their beauty. Stains and varnishes with one application. \V. E. Lynch & Co. Tor Aveakness and Loss of Appetite The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONTC, drives out Alalaria and builds up the system. A true tonie ip? we Appetizer. For adults ami children. ?Qc England, Germany and France Agree on one thing, if on no other. They all prohibit the sale of alum baking powders. There must be a good reason for this. It is because alum was found to be un healthful. Royal Baking Powder is made of cream of tartar, derived from grapes, a natural food product, and contains no alum nor other questionable ingredients. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. New York Using Good Judgment. . In no other occupation is goori judgment of moro importance than farming. The business ?nan must use bis judgment as to making in vestments, securing labor, market ing products, etc. He often finds after it is too late that his judg ment as to ceitain transaction was ooor. The only remedy is to be more careful in the future. But where business men have a few risks and a few opportunities for using good judgment, farmers have many. There are more un known quantities in the mathemat ics of farming than in the equations of the ordinary business man in the town or city. At this season of the year the weather is often deceiving. A. few brii; ht, pleasant spring days mr cause the planter to begin too soon. It sometimes happens that valuable seeds are lost by planting so early that a freeze kills the plants. Yet late planting may cause the plants to be injured by dn>uth, poor mar kets, insects or other enemies of the farmer. Markets are now the most in definite and uncertain of the far mer's problems. There are many factors with reference to markets not under the control of the grower. The producer is only one of the many that have a part in marketing farm products. But if the producer uses good judgment he has far greater opportunities for success. In arranging tha capital, in buy ing the things not raised on the farm, in cultivation, harvesting, storing, etc., the farm manager must exercise his best judgment. Poor judgment may mean consid erable loss.-Farm and Ranch. Our stock of saddles, and harness of all kinds is complete. Can sup ply you with anything you want. B. B. Jones. Prescriptions. Compounded WITH THE UTMOST CARE Any Hour of the Day or Night Only the Purest Drugs are Used Your Patronage Solicited Complete Stock of Fancy Groceries COLLETT & MITHELL Spring Oxfords We invite the men and boys to come in and see our SPRING OXFORDS. A large shipment just received from the olebrated g Crossett factory. Wear Crossett shoes once and you will always wear them. wt We have the latest toes and m latest lasts in all of the popular || leathers. Come in and get a fit from the ? large stock of stylish footwear. Dorn & Mims