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Establish 1B35. J.L. MI MS,_.Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at SI.50 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at be postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published unless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. a- ^= Wednesday, June 21 A head-long fellow is seldom long leaded. The Mexican muddle has already ac complished some good by putting Styx on the map. Mexicans seem to have a short mem ory, having forgotten the fate of the Spaniards. |"A wise step at this season toward preparedness for the farmer is to sow every acre possible in peas. A June bridegroom who volunteers ?or Mexican service deserves the worst possible at their hands. Doubtless some of Edgefield's braves are rather glad now the "Edgefield l?fles" are among the "has beens." Mr. Hughes will yet learn that a r?signation from the supreme bench is jiot a passport into the White House. With 21 members in the State cam paign party, the speeches, if anything at all, must of necessity be multum in parvo. Although the first to secede from the Union, South Carolina will now be among the first to rally around the Stars and Stripes. No, it is not unfortunate that June jains make the grass grow. If the ?grass didn't grow, some fellows would 3?t properly work their crops. Carranza had the opportunity of be ing a George Washington, a father to a new Mexico, but he has failed to - improve the opportunity. If you desire to consign a personal /enemy to some uncomfortable place without using the ordinary expression, ^just tell him to "go to Mexico." "About 100,000 men called out by the President," says a headline. Now, don't you think this is one time that .women are glad they are women? The Republican party could render itself and the remainder of the people, a good service, if it could induce the Colonel to volunteer for service in J&exico. According to the figures just made public in Washington, the 1915 cotton crop was the smallest since 1906, which .should make certain a good price for She 1916 ?rop," Carranza loses sight of the fact that .when the rank and file of the Ameri can army cross the Rio Grande, the Jlubicon has been crossed and the fight ison to the finish. All of the other colbnels are mobiliz ing but we haven't yet seen where Colonel Aftermath has joined the patriotic procession. Perhaps he has been detailed to keep up the spirits of those left at home. Since the advent of the short skirt, you certainly can't say any woman is .without visible means of support. -The State. From Robert's observations one can tell that he does not always look up at Columbia's skyscrapers. ?t is just a little bit unfortunate for the latter that the mobilization of the soldiers and the mobilization of the candidates for State office began on the same day, for the former have ibeen given the biggest, blackest head lines in the newspapers. They say the short peach crop of Georgia will net orchard owners as j?uch cash as a full crop usually does. ! That's always the way with a short cotton crop, but, goaded on by greed, larmers always make every pound they ?an. There are so many new forms of temptations to the weak these latter days. Several nights ago a fellow in Augusta could not resist the tempta tion to enter a garage and willfully take two tires from the wheels of an automobile. In the good old days one only had to lock the fowl house and the .stable door, while now the garage has ito be locked also. While addressing a mob of Mexicans who gathered about his residence in Mexico City, Carranza in his attempt to appease their wrath against Ameri I cans, said: "Goto your homes and be good Mexicans." Might as well ex pect a mad dog to be a good dog. j Some idea of the cost ot war can be gained from the initial call of the Gov ernor upon the War Department for $13,000 for rations for South Carolina's men and horses for five days. After all of the hundred thousand men are moving into Mexico millions will be needed daily. Thrifty White Settlers Needed. One does not have to journey in any direction very far from the county seat before he realizes that among the greatest nerds of E:lgefield county is additional home owners in our rural districts. There is waste land by the thousands of acres that needs to be reclaimed and there are hundreds of thousands of idle acres of arable land that should no longer remain dead cap ital to the owners. It is not probable'"that any of these lands will be made to yield a harvest until there is an influx of outside fam ilies. Homes could be provided for several thousand additional families in Edgefield county and then no rural com mun itv would be congested. More home owners of the right kind would mean better roads, better schools and stronger churches. Hasten the day when a great throng of thrifty immigrants can be brought into Edgefield county! Compulsory School Attendance. The Advertiser would like to see the local option school attendance law made operative in every school district in Edgefield county. Another session should not be lost to many boys and girls who have attained. the school age and yet are kept out of school, or what is equally as bad, allowed to remain out of school, by their parents. Illit eracy will never be driven from South Carolina until all of the children are put in school. That ?white boys and white girls are daily growing into man hood and womanhood throughout South Carolina who can not read or write their names is too horrible.to contem plate. It can be remedied however by putting every boy and girl over six years in school. Edgefield county is not the only one in South Carolina wh6se people need the compulsory school attendance law. That there are others is shown by the following pa thetic incident taken from the Man ning Herald, which is ably_edited by Mr. J. K. Breedin: "We attended the mayor's court yesterday and saw one thing that threatens us more truly and more vitally than the sale of liquor. Two colored men and two colored women, after testifying, walked to the desk and ".signed their names to their tes timony-and the women were cooks about town; a white man and a young white woman had to make their mark! What threatens us-compulsory educa tion, or compulsory ignorance? No civilization or government can be built on ignorance. The Negroes could read and write; the white people, of about the same age, could not!" Death of Mr. Jesse L. Morgan. Jesse L. Morgan died early Mon day morning at his home t?ve miles north of Edgefield. For a year he bas been a sufferer from Bright's disease and during the past few weeks grew wrorse, much of the time being confined to his bed. Early in the morning soon after dressing he fel? desd in his room, ny one being present at the tim?. His lifele** body was discovered by a member of the family. Mr. Morgan was a successful farmer who held the con fidence and esteem of his neighbors and friends. He was a member of the Edgefield Methodist church. Mr. Morgan will be greatly missed by his Edgefield friends. He was twice married. His first wife, who was Miss Lizzie Foy, lived but a few years. Mr.Morgan's second marriage was to Miss Julia Brooks, a daughter of the late Capt. James Brooks, and a half-sister of Gen. C. R. Brooks, and Mrs. Ellie Brooks Jones of Columbia and Mrs. Sallie Brooks Moseley of Edge field. Ile is survived by bis wife, three daughters, Mrs Lewis Holmes, Miss Lizzie Morgan and Mrs. Boyce Johnson, and three sons, Carroll, Julian and Brooks Morgan. The funeral was conducted Tuesday morning at ll o'clock by the Rev. A. L. Gunter, the pastor of the Methodist church. The interment took place in the village cemetery. Mr. Morgan was a member of the Order of the Woodmen of the World and the members of the Edgefield camp also officiated at the grave. BAD TO HAVE A COLD HANG ON. Don't let your cold hang on, rack your system and become chronic when Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey will help you. It heals the inflam mation, soothes the cough and losBens the phlegm. You breathe easier at once. Dr. Bell's Pine Tar-Honey is a laxative Tar Syrup, the pine tar balsam heals the raw spots, loosens the. mucous and pre vents irritation of the bronchial interesting News Letter From Philippi. (Written for last week.) Editor Edenfield Advertiser: I read your newsy ~paper every week and certainly enjoy it. I think it if a ?rood paper. As I have not seen anything from this neighborhood for some time I will write a few items. Our Sun lav school had reached a high state of excellence, one that our worthy superintendent has been striving for. We hav? about enough money on hand to curtain off all of the classes, which we think will be a great blessing to the school. We have preaching every first and third Sunday by our pastor, Rev. A. C Baker. Ile is very much beloved hy everybody. We regret to report that Mrs. Ii. W. Jackson's condition is no bet ter. She is in the hospital in Augus ta. Mr. Ed Cullnm went over to Au gusta three times in one week carry ing persons from Johnston ami this community. He expects to take a trip to Helton, S. C., where he has a brother who is engaged in farming. We observed cigarette day in our Sunday school June ll. We had a recitation by Karl Callum, "A threat from little Tommie;" Cecil Scott, "The harm in wine, cider, beer, cigarettes and taking the Lord's name in vain;" Lawson Scott, "No cigarette for me," Pansy Derrick, "Not tit to be kissed." Mrs. Mary Cullnm read the selection, 'Where is the harm in the cigarette?" As Sunday was temperance Sun day, Miss Dorothy Williams, a graduate of Coker college .and daughter of Mr. Jesse Williams, read the piece, "lt saves the boys if weean keep them from using al cohol until they are 21." Then they are not apt to form the habit after that age. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott visited in the home of Mr. Boliver Rhoden last Sunday. Mrs. Ed Cullum and children spent last Sunday in tue home of Mr. George W. Scott. Mrs. J. M. Rushton spent Satur day and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cullum. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Jackson. We were so glad to welcome Mr. John Jackson in our midst. He has been taking a course in the South ern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, preparing himself to be a missionary. He was called home to be at the bedside of his mother, Mrs. H. W, Jackson. Master Leon Cullum spent SariJ" day in [the home of Mr. Wilbur Clark. Must be some attractions there. Farmers have been very busy sowing peas in their stubble since the rain. They have barned that it pays to raise their supplies at home. C. Surprise Shower. On Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock a company of friends and neighbors were seen to be mysteri ously wending their way down on Jeter street from every point of the compass. They all met at Miss Sudie Covar's and as they entered the house they seemed to be concealing something, but it was too large to be hid, and now and then the colors of pink and white would strike the, Finally as all ha<3 gathered, a lovely pink and white basket made by Mrs. B. B. Jones ar.d filled by friends with gifts of love was dis played, and in a few minutes all re paired to the adjoining home of Mrs. Emeline Cartlidge to carry this unique testimonial ot esteem to Miss Addie Cartlidge. It was entire ly unexpected, but the family ex hibited the same pleasant hospitali ty as if it had not been, and the lit tle program consisted of a poem read bv Mrs. Moseley written by Mrs. B. B. Jones who was ill and unable to be present and a few word? from Mrs. J. L. Miras in presenting a book made by Mrs. .Jones for the registering of guests for the shower as well as for the occasion of the wedding which takes place June 29. It was interesting to see the show er taken from the basket and sur veyed by the recipient and the la dies present. Little Allen Samuel made a dainty cupid with his fatal bow and arrow. Those present weTO, Mrs. A. T. Samuel, Miss Lillian Smith, Mrs. Sallie B. Mosley, MTS. J. M. Cobb, MTS. B. L. Jones, Mrs. W. H. Dorn, Miss Sudie Covar, Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman, Mrs. J. L. Mi ms, Mrs. C. M. Thomas and Mrs. J. Wm. Thurmond. The Best Hot Weather Tonic GROVE'S TASTELESSchiinWTICeurichesthe blood, builds up the whole system fud will won derfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand the depressing effect of the hot summer. SOc. tubes. Just get a bottle of Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey to-day, its guaranteed to help you. At drug gists. 1 A Hymn of Child Warfare. MOLLY WITFORD ANDERSON. Inspector of Almhouses, New York State Board of Charities. 0 God of little children, whom thou on earth didst love, Look down to-day and bless them from Heaven high above. Our orchards and our vineyards we till with zealous care But child-plants, unprotected, are droop ing everywhere. 0 God of little children, teach us to know their worth, Of such shall be thy kingdom in Heaven and on earth, And in the great world-garden thy laborers are we To guard and keep the blossoms for all eternity. O God of little children, we have no wealth beside. Teach us to seek and save them by effort nation-wide, To fight the foes that threaten, the weeds and pest and blight, For every child-plant growing is pre: ious in thy sight. O God of little children, thy garden shall be tilled By us whose hearts are wakened, thy prophecies fulfilled, The desert long neglected shall blos som as the rose, With health and hope and freedom for every child that grows. -The Survey. Report of President to the Stockholders of the Edgefield Building & Loan Associa tion at the Annual Meet ing Held Friday, June 16th, 1916. In connection wi;h the report for the past year, which has been prf? pared by Mr. J. H. ?llen, Treas urer, and which has been submit ted to the stockholders, I desire to make a brief statement of the his tory and accomplishments of the Association. The Edgefield Building & Loan Association was organized in the year 1899, and commenced business on the lGth day of June of said year. It bas done business almost exclusively in the Town of Edge field. Since its organization it has made loans to its stockholders amounting to ?120,057.00; has earn ed in profits for the benefit of its stockholders ?20,698.95; has paid taxes amounting to $1524.30; and has furnished money to build eigh ty-five per cent, of the residences which have been erected in the Town since its organization, and has also furnished the money to build sixty-five per cent, of the busi ness buildings which have been erected during this time. None of the officers of the Association re ceive any salary, except the Treas urer, who receives a small salary for collecting the dues, keeping the books, and attending to almost all of the current business of the Asso ciation. The total expenses in salaries and all other expenses, in cluding taxes, since the organiza tion of the Association has been 81451.59, or average expenses of *80 per year. The Association bas never lost a dollar and has nevei had to foreclose a mortgage. When we take into consideration the fact that we have a small town without many large industrial enterprises, I think that this is a good record of which the stockholders of the As sociation should ba justly proud. This Association offers to all of our citizens who are earning modest sa laries an opportunity lo make in vestments by payments in monthly installments in such amounts as they can afford to invest, and at the same time gives them a form of investment which is available in case of necessity. It offers to all of our citizens who can obtain a lot upon which to build, an opportu nity to own homes at a cost slightly in excess of the monthly rental which they have to pay. All of the young men and women should be encouraged to take stock in the Association, for it will not only help them to form the habit of thrift, but will also make for sta bility of character and purpose in their lives. I invite the attention of all of the people of our commu nity to our annual report and ask for their hearty support of our In stitution. Respectfully submitted, B. E. NICHOLSON, President. Edgefield, June 10, 1910. WILL MY CHILD TAKE DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY? This best answer is Dr. King's New Discovery is itself. It's a pleas ant sweet syrup, easy to take. It contains the medicines which years of experience have proven best for Coughs and Colds. Those who have used Dr. King's New Dis covery longest are its best friends. Besides every bottle is guaranteed. If you don't get satisfaction you get your money back. Buy a bot tle, use as directed. Keep what is left for Cough and Cold insurance. 1 The Best Hot Weather Tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC enriches the i blood, builds tip the whole system nnd will won derfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand I the depressing effect of the hot summer. 50c. June Weddings A large assortment to select your presents from. Cut Glass in new and attractive de signs. Novelties of all kinds. Sterling* Silver of every kind and description. Prices reasonable. ' PENN & HOLSTEIN. VACATION TRIP; Low Summer Fares to Mountain, Lake and Seashore VIA Southern Railway For complete information regarding Summer Excursion fares. Week-end and Sunday fares, and for illustrated and in formative literature about cool and de lightful places at which to spend the summer or vacation, call on J. A, TOWNSEND, Ticket Agent, F. R. McMILLIN, Edgefield, S. C. District Passenger Agent. Jackson and Ellis Sts., Augusta, Ga. Cerealite! Cerealite! We are prepared to fill your or ders for Cerealite for corn and cot ton. The yield of both crops can be largely increased by the use of this popular fertilizer which con tains a very high per cent, nitro gen. Ask those who have used cereal ite as to the results obtained. Try it this year, if you have never used it before. W.W. Adams & Co. THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. Capital and Surplus Profits.$120,000.00 Total Assets Over.$400,000.00 STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY DoeB a General Banking Business. Offers its Services to You as a Safe Guardian and Depository for Your Money. Invest in One ?f Our Certificates of Deposits Bearing Interest. It is a better investment for you than a mortgage of real estate. You do not have to consult an attorney about titles. It does not shrink in value like lands and houses. You do not have to insure against fire. Finally you do not have to employ an attorney to foreclose to get your money. You can get your interest and principal the day it falls due. Saiety is the First Consideration in Placing Your Earnings.