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Office No. 61. Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, July 12 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Mr. W. II Harlin ? and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keel are spending some time at Cxlenn Springs. Miss Helen Dorn is spending this week with her uint, Mrs. J. P. Nixon, in Clark's Hill. Mrs. S. W. Nicholson accompa nied by her children are visiting relatives in Augusta this week. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mays of Washington. D. C., are here visit ing Coi. S. B. Mays, Mr. Mays' fa th er. Thus far this season Mrs. C. A. Wells is the champion tomato grow er. The Advertiser is grateful to her for a do/.en very fine ones. The finest load of watermelons we have seen this season were brought to Edgefield early this morning bv Mr. H. W. Jackson. Dr. James S. Byrd and Dr. A. H. Corley are at Chick Springs at tending the annual meeting of the South Carolina Dental Association. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Warren came in town Sunday last to see Mr. John E. Tompkins and worshipped in the Baptist church Sunday morn ing. Automobile numbers steadily climb. Mr. Mark Toney was the last to register a car in the office of clerk of court, his number being 385. Mr. Frank West ha? purchased a moderu ginnt ry. it arrived Monday and he had about a dozen wagons in Edgefield to take the outfit to his farm. Misses Stc?a at.d Janie Carroll of McCormick, and Miss Rebecca Harker of Sumter arrived Monday to visit Misses Annie and Justine Cantelou. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Craig, ac companied by the sweet little daughter, have arrived from An dersen to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cogburn. _y^^7T?LJB._J>ateher who recently graduated with second honor of his class from a seminary in Philadel phia will preach in Trinity church Sunda} morning at ll o'clock. Mis>^s Corrie and Ethel Choat hani, popular littie daughters of Mr. and Mrs. .1. W. Cheatliam, have returned from a visit to Mrs. John L. Talbert of McCormick. The many friends of Mr. John R. Tompkins greatly rejoice that he has returned from tue hospital and they hope that he will soon be restored to his accustomed strength. The finest peaches we have seen were fi om trees that receive the personal attention of Mrs. S. A. Brimson. They were large, well formed and delightfully flavored. Mr. A. C. Hart who is connected with a large mercantile establish ment in McColl, S. C., made his annual visit to his Edgefield rela tivss and friends last week. He was very warmly greeted. Mr. J. W. Bledsoe, a good citi zen of the Meeting Street section, has thrown his hat in tho ring this week as a candidate tor magistrate of the Sth district. Mr. Biedsoe would make a good official. Attention is directed to the great bargain that the Corner Store is offering in shoes. Now is the lime to shoe yourself at less than half priue. Read what Mr. Turner says in his advertisement this week. Mr. R. M. Johnson has made a good magistrate of the Gth district, one who has always stood lor a strict and just enforcement of the law. He offers this week for re election to this position and pledges the same faithfulness in the future. The Advertiser publishes this week the regular quarterly state ments of the Bank of Trenton, the Farmers Bank and the Bank of Edgefield. A careful examination of these statements will show that these institutions are in a flourish ing conditon. Mrs. Agatha A. Woodson and her daughter. Miss Hortense Wood son, have moved to Edgefield to re side. Mrs. Wood son's sons, W. A. and J. A. Woodson have enlisted iu the army. The former is serving a9 captain and the latter as a ser geant of the Clinch Rifles of Au gusta. Mrs. Woodson is occupying a cottage near the high school. Misses Rhea and Emmie Lou Ed, munds spent last week with friends in McCormick. The Civic League will meet Mon day afternoon. July 17, at 5:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. A. Marsh. Those who entered the Civ ic League's flower garden contest will have their gardens inspected Monday afternoon by two ladies. Five dollars will be paid to the child who has the prettiest garden. A second candidate for the posi tion of magistrate of the Gth magis terial district is Mr. H. S. Wood, who announced this week. Mr. Wood is an energetic farmer of the Antioch-Red Hill section who has loyal "friends and neighbors, who will give him their support. If elected, Mr. Wood pledges his best efforts to the discharge of the du ties of the office.' Miss Narcie Turner, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Turner of Mclvendree, is over from Atlanta ! spending her summer vacation of two weeks at home. For the past six years Miss Narcie has held a po sition as stenographer for a promi nent h rm in Atlanta. She was cor- I dially greeted bv her friends here j as she, accompanied by her father, j passed Edgetield Sunday morning. Met Tragic Death. As a result of a series of trans-1 pression, a young white man, Will Hornsby, of Clark's Hill, who was' regarded as a desperate character, met a tragic death late Saturday night. ?To begin with, about 10] days ago Hornsby who was about j .JU years of age, struck his mother! a terrible blow with a piece of stove i wood while in an angry mood. Sat-1 urday he was imposing upon al younger brother and the father in-1 terfered with the result that this in-j corrigible son struck him in the ' head with a rock, fracturing the, skull. The injured man was carried j to the hospital in Augusta and did 1 not regain consciousness until Tues day. As a result of the injury inflicted , upon Iiis father, thc boy or yoong man was arrested under a warrant j issued by Magistrate Dodie and! served by Mr. Fred Minis as con-1 stable. While Mr. Minis and Horns by were sitting in the waiting room of the depot at Clark's Hill Satur day night the latter nude a dash for liberty. Being unable to over-1 take the fleeing man, Mr.? Minis! fired in the direction in which Jko went; not knowing nt the time that lie hit Hornsby. The ball entered the back of the head and caused instant death. The family of Hornsby re fused t<> receive his body or to fur nish clothes for his burial. Mr. Minis has the sympathy of the people. In fad, ju*1 "in;, from reports that have reach? us, the Clark's Hill community feels re lieved that so desperate a character, one who was a constant menace to the community, has been removed. Mr. Minis caine to Edgefield early this morning and will at once apply for bail. Take Out Hunter's License. The law making it necessary for those who hunt (except those hunt ing on their own premises) to take out a license became effective on July 1, and Game Warden J. W. Johnson, of Clark's Hil!, urges a compliance with the law. Of course, every good citizen is also interested in the enforcement of the law. Licenses are issued by the clerk of court and by any of the magistrates ii? the county. The fee for a county license is 81.10 and for a State license 83.10, in each case the 10 cents is retained by the officer issu ing the license. The fee itself is turned over to the county treasurer. This is a good law and if enforced will put a stop to the vagrant and loafing class of hunters who can only hunt by trespassing upon the property of other people. Let's as sist the game warden and other offi cers of the law in enforcing the hunter's license law. A Card From "Uncle" Iv. Just a card this time, rain and still raining, but very little plowing done within the last two weeks. As I write this card I look West and I see over 30 acres of as fine prospects for a heavy crop as I ever saw. It belongs to just two men, I said 30 acres when really there is over 40 to include 5 acres of mine. Oh, yes, we have 15 or IS acres more corn, but not in the same field. Most too much rain for cotton, 'tis getting too full of sap and not fruiting as it would if there was not so much rain. Just 2 miles North until yes terday the crops were needing soma rain. Some cotton and most all the corn laid by. Tell S. S. Roper if I tell on him, "Heavy" and I will cut a figure in the show. Uncle Iv. Harlem, Ga. An Announcement Party. The mo9t intensely fascinating thing in the world is a group of pretty young girls. They are the gayest, the most care-free, the most lovable crowd composed of young people that can be gotten together. On Thursday evening just such a group gathered together at the home of Miss Julia Folk to enjoy an an nouncement parly given in honor of Miss Lizzie Hollingsworth, an nouncing, in a unique way during the evening, her approaching mar riage to Mr. William Anderson of Florida. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. Percy Feltham and Mrs. Lovic M i ms. Punch was served on the porch by Miss Ida Folk and Mies Florence M i ms. The color scheme was pink and green and the lights on the porch were covered in pink paper and pink roses. The parlor was decorated in pink crepe myrtle, carrying ont the color harmony. Ui.der an arch of crepe myrtle, which terminated at each end in small baskets, stood Miss Lizzie Hollingsworth the guest of honor, Miss Julia Folk, the hostess and Mrs. W. U. Allen the bride's sister. These girls were dressed in pink and green. The chandeliers were covered in pink roses. Miss Bessie Parker played beautifully on the piano, entertaining the crowd, and Mrs. Shannonhouse sang with her usual sweetness. A few of the guests at the time were invited back into the dining room by Miss Annie Bee and Miss Sophie Dobson. This was beautifully decorated in crepe myrtle. Over the table was sus pended a lovely cupid, veiled in pink, and holding a bow and arrow. Delightful and cooling pink and green block cream and pink and white cake were served. As the guests left the dining room they were presented with souvenirs by Miss Ruth Lyon. These consisted of hand painted cards bearing the names, Lizzie Folk Hollingsworth and William Anderson, and the date of the mar riage, August and a tiny pink heart and golden arrow. The after noon was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. F. M Misses Annie and Justine Can telcu Entertain. After a whole week of rain, Tues-j day evenir, if was a beautiful moon light night, cool and pleasant. The Miss?>s Camelon could not have se lected a lovelier night for enter taining in honor of their visitors Misses Carroll, Misses Fitzmaurice aad Miss Harker. The guests were greeted by Mrs. Can tel on and her daughters and conducted into the parlor, there to meet the visitors in the receiving line. From there the guests repaired to the spacious 'awn where numbers of chairs were grouped about and some found seats in the handsome cars which had brought the guests. Inashort while every one went in again to gel the cards for pro gressive conversation. As soon as the dales had been made, a bell tap ped and the two partners for the first round promenad<^d or occupied chairs on the lawn. During the whole evening punch was served by Miss Katherine Rice, the corner of the piazza being trans formed into a beautiful booth of crepe myrtle, in the centre of which was the delightful bowl of nectar. During the last conversation re freshments that were truly refresh ing were served, consisting of peach cream and white block cake. After the farewell and parting from a hospitable home the guests had a delightful drive home. F. M. An Encouraging Letter. Several days ago the editor of The Advertiser received the sub joined highly appreciated letter from a noble Christian woman who occasionally writes for The Advei tisur. She resides 12 or 14- miles from Edgefield: Dear Mr. Mime: I have been silent for some time because your columns were being rilled with com mencements, etc., believing that I could help you most in a duller sea son. You always have my best wish es. The standard of your work is ideal. I always enjoy seeing other papers quote from The Advertiser. FOUND-A gold bracelet on the street crossing between the store of Collett & Mitchell and the Edge held Fruit Store. Apply at The Advertiser oth'ee. FOR SALE-Several thousand tomato plants, ready to be trans planted. Leave orders at the Bank of Edgefield. FOR SALE: Five milch cows fresh to pail. Geo. W. Adams. A Birthday Celebration. It bas been my happy lot to at tend many "At Homes" of various kinds, but never before until Thurs day evening: have I been the guest at an occasion so rare, and with a group of friends as congenial and lovely. There is an art to-day that we all should cultivate, the art of grow ing i ld, gracefully. There is an air of subtle fra grance and reverence in a group of old ladies. In the midst of this group was Mrs. Mary J. Norris, who was celebrating the seventy seventh summer of her life. The others present were Mrs. Kate Lynch, Miss Lena Holstein, Mrs. Caddie DeLoach, Misses Ruth, Ethel ?nd Annie DeLoach, the latter three being an exception to the thought that'all present were at least middle aged, Mrs. E. Pendleton Jones, Mrs. Emma Dobson, Mrs. W. A. Strom, Mrs. ti. Timmons, and little Jeanette, Mrs. E. E. Adams, and Florence M i ms. The saying goes that one is as old as one feels. Though these la dies had celebrated many birthdays, they (vere as young in spirit as any young person of the town, and I liked to look back in my imagina tion, and see each one of them the gay yoong belle of her home town or community, as she was growing up; see them dance the Virginia reel and wear those quaint befrilled costumes peculiar to the dame of the decades past. Those d ivs were the best days of any time except now, and such dames as these helped, no doubt, to make them so. The rain had refreshed the at mosphere and the cool air was in vigorating. After chatting in the good old fashioned way for a short while, we were invited, by .Mrs. Mamie Till man, to have tea in the pergola out on the lawn. The couples came two and t wo. Mrs. Norris leading the line, witli one of the younger members of the party as lier escort. The pergola was lighted beauti fully, and we approached a long ta ble spread with dainties and sweet meats. The blessing was asked by Mrs. Jones. .In the centre of the table on a glass stand were seventy-seven red candles and led roses. Several bask ets of Shasta daisies were arranged along the table. A second course of cream and cake was served, Miss Virginia Addison assisting in the serving. ' The vine-clad pergola, with its lights and beautifully set tab'?, was a very picturesque scene. The guests strolled back under'the tall lilacs and ?dnk crepe myrtle and indulged in various pleasures, some in conversation, some to hear in the library thc victrola as it played the the familiar old songs of the long ago, and many in parting made good wishes for the continued life and happiness of this dear and hon ored friend. F. M. Union Meeting. The nuion meeting of the first division Edgetield association, will convene with Mountain Creek church July 20:30. 10:30-Devotional, moderator. 10:4-5--Organization. ll - What should be the attitude pf the :church toward the Sunday school (a) as to church support (b) attendance of members on the Sun dav school, D I> Johuson, Rev. T. A Wells. 12. Should all of our churches adopt the budget plan for church expenses and benevolence, O. Shep pard, Rev. II B White, R T Strom. 1- Dinner. 2:30-Why so much neglect of the Lord' s supper by church mem bers? J M Rambo. What is their duty concerning this matter? Rev. tt P Jones. ;j- State missions. (a) The present crisis, O Shep pard. (b) The best plan to arouse the churches of association, Rev. E P Jones. (c) Shall we not make a for ward move worth of our Lord? F P Rush. . Sunday Service. 10:30-Sunday school exercises, local church. 11:30-Sermon, Rev. II B White. 12:3U-Dinner. 2- Temperance-Tommie Strom. 2:30-Education. W W Fuller. GRIFFIST?ARBECUE. I give notice that I will hold my annual barbecue Friday, July 28. I have engaged the Me.Kinnie band of Augusta to furnish music and I have been informed that it is better than last year. I want k under stood that no new or late dances will be allowed. No whiskey will be allowed on the premises either. I will serve dinner as heretofore, having planned to feed all T' oat tend. J- J. Griffie. I AN ORDINANCE To Fix Licenses for the Town of I Edgefield on Business, Occu pations and Professions From July 15, 1916, to July 15, 1917. and to Provide for the Collection of Same. BP it ordained by the Town Council of Edgefield, S. C., and by authority of the same: Sec. 1. That the following licenses on business, occupation and profession to be paid by the person or persons carrying on or engaged in said businesss, occupation or profession shall be levied and collected for the term ending; July 15, 1917, payable July 15, 1916, or j within thirty days thereafter, and exe cution with a penalty of ten (10) per j cent, upon the amount of said licenses shall be issued and enforced for all such licenses unpaid at the expiration of that time. Provided, that persons entering into business, occupation or profession prior to July 15, 1917, shall be required to take a license as pro vided for persons who are doing busi ness in the town of Edgefield, S, C., July 15, 1916, except such persons ap plying for licenses after february 15, 1917, shall pay one-half the license for the remainder of the year, and no li cense shall b;; issued for a less period than one-half of one year, as follows, to-wit : A Automobile hacks, each_S 5.C0 Agents or dealers in fertilizers for sales of 100 tons or less . 4.00 For each additional 100 tons or fraction thereof_ 2.00 Auctioneer, except exempt by statute, for each sale_. 1.00 Auction land sales_ _.15.00 Agents selling or dealing in pat ent right, whether in store or on street....._25.00 Agents or dealers in sewing ma chines.._ 5.00 Agents for or dealers in pianos and organs... _ _ 5.00 Agents real estate, buying, rent ing or selling_. . .. 10.00 Agents insurance company, life or lire, where net commissions amount to $100 or fraction thereof. 5.00 Agents binders, reapers, mowers and harvesters and other farm implements, except only where bought and sold as other mer chandise. 5.00 Automobile repair shop_ 10.00 B Banks, for each $1.000 or frac tion thereof of capital stock....? 1.00 Bakers. 5.00 Barbers, per chair_. 2.50 Billiard and pool tables, where run for profit, each.25.00 Blacksmith shop. 5.00 Bottling works_.10.00 Butcher shops or venders of frpsh meats, except where the meat is offered for sale by the raiser or producer.._. 5.00 Building and loan associations or agents thereof_ 10.00 Local carpenters. 5.00 Circus or menageries, $50 to $100 in advance, in the discretion nf thc mayor. 'Vaudeville or carnival shows, in advance...$200.00 Commission merchants and brok ers.... 5.00 For any out of town contractor for contract of less than $100, 1.00 Contractors for over $100 and less than $1,000. 5.00 For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof_ 2.00 Sub-contractors shall be liable for a like license tax. Cotton factory and oil mill for each $1,000- or fraction thereof of capital stock_ 1.00 Cotton gin. each. 2.50 Cannery. 2.50 Cabinet maker am1, upholsterer 2.50 Cotton seed products. 5.00 Dentists, lawyers and veterina rians for $1*000 or less_ 7.50 For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. 5.00 Doctors_.-- 5.00 Drays, one horse._ 3.50 Drays, two horses or more_ 5.00 Drugs or medicines not paying a merchandise license, per day 5.00 For each additional day. 3.00 Dealers in horses and mules as drovers, for each horse_ 5.00 Wood, coal, etc. 5.00 Dyer and presser_. 5.00 Electric wiring, premises. 10.00 Express companies for business done in the State, and not in cluding that done without the State, and not government business. 30.00 Fresh fish and oyster not on the streets._ 5.00 Fruit tree agent, per dav. 1.00 Per year. 3.00 Grist mill. 7.50 Dealers in gasoline_. 5.00 H Hotels, transient boarders...... 5.00 Horses, mules, persons selling at auction, for each horse or mule.... 2.00 I Insurance company, fire, life and each insurance company of any kind or any company or corporation or society having insurance features other than charitable or benevolent_ 5.00 Ice dealers.-. 5.00 Ice cream peddlers-. 2.50 Job printing and soliciting agent 3.00 Junk dealer per year.. 5 00 Per day.- 3.00 Livery and feed stables. 15.00 Lumberyard. 5.00 M Millinery not carried in general stock. 5.00 Map agent, per day._ 1.00 Mattress and feather renovators, per day for each solicitor_ 2.00 Merchants' licenses shall be SI perSI.OOOof annual business done. N Newspapers. 8.00 O Oculist or optician. 3.00 Oculist or optician, traveling per day. 10.00 Organ grinders. 1.00 Opera house_. 10.00 P Photographers._ 3.00 Photographers, itinerant, per week or iractional part there of-.-. 3.00 Peddlers and hawkers, per day 10.00 Plaining mills._ 7.50 Plumber, per year._ 5.00 Per day. 1.00 R Railroad for business done within the State not including that done without the State, or inter-State commerce and not including; that done for the government...150.00 Restaurants._. . 5.00 Repair shops, carriage and wagon. 5.00 S Solicitors for subscription for papers or magazines, where premiums are offered, per day 2.00 Soda fountain not connected with other busines. 3.00 Shoe shop and harness. 5.00 Skating rink. 5.00 Sale and feed stables_. 25.00 Standing of stallion or jack, each. 5.00 Sales, feed and livery. 35.00 T Telegraph companies for busi ness done within the State not including that done without the State or for the govern ment._ 2L'.00 Telephone business done within the State and not including that done without the State or for the government. 35.00 Local painter, per year. 5.0*1 Transient painter, per day_ 2.00 W Woodwork shop...._ 5.00 Wholesale dealers in kerosene oil and gasoline. 25.00 Watchmaker and jeweler, for repairing and selling or either 5.00 Warehouse storing cotton. 10y0* All licenses shall be issued by the clerk as herein provided. If it be i firm, shall contain the name of the firm pio I posing to do business under same, and i all the names ol individuals composing ! such firm. If it be a corporation, it sh'.dl contain the name of the corpora tion and the oiiicers of same. Any person or persons carrying on business or occupation or running any establishment named in this or preced ing sections, without having taken out license therefor as herein provided, upon conviction shall be fined not less than one dollar, nor more than one hundred dollars per day, or fraction thereof, or to be imprisoned in the county jail or to be sentenced to hard labor on the streets or public works of the town for a period of not less than one or more than thirty days for each and every day. or fraction "thereof such business or profession is carried with out such license. For any business, calling, occupation or profession not enumerated in the foregoing, a license tax of not more than $25 shall be paid to the clerk by person, firm or corpora tion engaged in or running same. All licenses issued under this ordinance shall be posted in a conspicuous place on premises where business or profes sion is carried on. and subject to in spection at any and all time by the oiii cers of the town. Any person or persons failing to post said licenses shall be subject to a fine of not more than five dollars or impris onment for not more than ten days. Any firm or officer of any corpora tion making any false or fraudulent re turns, where a return under oath is by this ordinance required shall upon con viction be fined not less than twenty five dollars, nor more than fifty dollars, or be imprisoned not more than thirty days nor less than ten days, at the dis cretion of the mayor. Any person, firm or corporation lia ble to the license tax herein before set forth, whose said tax is regulated by the amount of business clone or the amount of stock carried, is required to make a return under oath to the clerk of the town council on or before the 15th clay of August, 1916, and on fail ure so to do, such person or officer or agent of such firm or corporation shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollar* or imprisoment not ex ceeding thiriy days for each and every day or fraction thereof such person or officer or agent aforesaid shall be in de fault of making such return. The license on all dogs of every age and sex has been reduced to fifty cents, and shall be due and payable at same time with city licenses above called for, to the town "clerk and treasurer at his office in rear of Farmers Bank of Edgefield. All licenses issued under the fore going sections are non-transferable and will only protect those to whom they are given. Done and ratified in town council as sembled this the 30th day of June, 1916. J. G. EDWARDS, Mayor. R. C. PADGETT. Town Clerk. Notice. The Summer School for Colored teachers of Edgefield County will open July 17th, AH teachers are required to be present on day of opening as the County Board of Education will be present at that time. A. W. Nicholson. Pres. M. J. Strother, Sec. J. A. Simkins, Rural Supervisor. June 24, 1916.