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Office No. 61. Residence, No. 17. - Wednesday, Dec. 13. LOCAL AND PERSONAL, The great slump in cotton did not affect the price of seed. It's a pity thp weevil will not let ns grow seed if not the lint. Mrs. Hal Beman of Augusta spent the past week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Key. Mrs. W. H. Turner came down from Greenwood Monday. She was very cordially greeted by her friends here. According to the way all of the stores are making provision for the holiday needs, old man Santa Claus expects to visit every home through out the county. Mr. Alfred Covar is assisting the regular force at the depot dorine the rush incident to Christmas freight. He was employed in a j railroad'office in the west for sev eral years and made good. Mr. J. M. Wright bas rented the | Harrison place next door to Mr. M. C. Parker's residence and will move j his family to Edgefield in a short time to remain until he builds on J hif farm. The Knights of Pythias will bold an important meeting next; Tuesday night, December 19, and all members are urged to be pres- j ent. The meeting will be one fall | of interest. Are you planning to fill some stocking Christmas that would probably remain empty but for some effort and generosity on your part? If so, then you will enjoy Christmas. Mr. J. F. Walker, one of the] best citizens of the Antioch section, left for Charleston Monday to rep resent the Red Hill Masonio lodge at the Grand Lodge which is in ses sion this week. A me?ting of the Civic League will be held Monday afternoon at 3:80 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Kate W. Cheatham. A large at tendance is requested. . The children will soon be "let I loose from school" for the holidays. Already they are counting the days j just as the college students who are j away are counting the days till the home-coming. The Addison Mills announce thiel week that its ginnery will be in op eration every day until Christmas. It also thanks the people for their patronage in the past. Read their J?rge advertisement on page three. Mr. Orlando Sheppard is spend ing this week in Charleston attend ing the annual meeting of the board of visitors cf the Citadel and also the Masonic grand lodge. The JEdgefield lodge is being represented by B. E. Nicholson and M. P. Wells. Mr. J. Perry Waddell will hold auction sales of stoclc at Aiken to morrow, Ridge Spring Friday a^id Saluda Saturday. He will hold another big auction at Edgefield the first Monday in January, which will .be the first day of the new year. See our line of ladie's and chil dren's handkerchiefs, in holiday boxes. Smith-Marsh Co. The ladies of the Presbyterian church are making extensive prepa rations for their annual bazaar which will be held in the vacant store under the opera house Tues day, December 19. This occasion will measure up to the high stand ard set by the ladies in the past, Mr. E. J. Mims attended the meeting of citizens held at Faixfax Monday for the purpose of arous ing farmers and causing them to prepare for the coming of the boll weevil. Governor Manning, Com missioner of Agriculture E. J. Wat son and others made addresses. Mr. Mims was the only representative from this county. Mr. J. D. Holstein, Jr., returned Friday from his trip cf a week to the Overland automobile factory in Toledo. While in the northwest he made a sidetrip into Canada but managed to elude the English or Canadian enlisting officer. This ww a fine trip which our young friend took, one ?hat will always be a source of pleasant memories. We >have an excellent lino of lisle and silk bose and half-hose. Come in and look them over. They make useful Christmas gifts. Smith-Marsh Co. Entertained Card Club. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Percy M. Eelthara entertained the Thurs day afternoon card club very beau tifully. In addition to the mem bers of the club there were several visitors present who were cordially welcomed. Five tables were ar ranged, one being for the guests, Mrs. P. P. Blalock, Jr., Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Miss Katherine Fitz maurice and Miss Marie Brady. The tables and mantel of the parlor contained vases of beautiful pink carnations. The secretary recorded the score which will not be an nounced until the close of the series of games. The hostess presented each of the guests of honor with carnations. Turkey, cranberry sauce, hot rolls and coffee were daintily served at the conclusion of the game. We are showing a nice line of caps, band-bags, handkerchiefs, &a, for Christmks gifts. Smith-Marrh Co. Give useful Christmas presents. We have an excellent line handker chiefs. Hand-bags, boudoir caps, stationery &c. All moderately priced. Smith-Marsh Co. FOR RENT: 5-room house on Addison Street. Apply to J. H. Allen at The Bank of Edgefield. The D. A. R's. -V Will hold their Christmas meet ing at the home of Miss Sara Collett Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20lh at 3.30 o'clock. Those members who have not sent clothing for the Georgetown box will please do so at their earliest convenience. M rs. N. G. Evans. Something appropriate for his Xmas gift. A "Nu Style" suit in nobby mixture and solid navies, $17.50 to $30.00. Augusta, Ga. F. G. Menin's, Why, it's easy to select his Xmas gift. A smart Overcoat will please him-$10 to $30. F. G. Mertin. Augusta, Ga?, Don't worry. Write us for Rainproof ('oat for his Xmas gift. Bie values we are showing now at I $5.50 to $15. F. G- Mertin, Au gusta, Ga. land Wanted. Wanted large tracts of land wholly or partly under cultivation or ready to cultivate. Will buy or rent with privilege to buy or will buy all produce cash on the land. Write at once. Brion ne Farms Co. 280 Broadway, New York. Nov. ll, 1916. . FARM LOANSI Long-Term Loans to Farmers a Specialty. Your farm land accepted as seourity WITHOUT ENDORSER o* other COLLATERAL. Unlimited funds immediately available in der| nominations of Three Hundred and up. Established 1898. \ \ JAMES FRANK & SON, Acasta, Ga, f. ! Christmas 1916 LET YOUR XJffAS GIFTS BE SOMETHING USEFUL In making your purchases for Xmas do not fail to visit our store where you will find many articles that are appro priate as well as useful. We have just received a shipment of ladies Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Hosierv, with other articles from which you may choose. fe,. Come in and let us show you our various lines that will suggest what you are looking for Kespectfully, E. S. Rives. Xmas 1916 This is our first Xmas in Edgefield and we cordially invite our friends to come to us and make their holiday purchases here. We have many beautiful things in our large stock that will make happy every, member of the family. In selecting your presents get something that is serviceable, something that will last. You con get something for all of the children and for the grown-up folks too at our store. Always remember that we bought our stock early and can make the closest possible prices. Santa Claus and all Xmas shoppers are invited to come in to see us. Everything fresh and new. ------ DAITCH BROS. BARGAIN STORE, Edgefield, - S. C. Next door to Farmers Bank. A pair of Auto Gloves in solid leather will make a dandy Xmas gift. $2.00 to S3.50 at F. G. Mer tin, Augusta, Ga. Give him a pair of dressed or un dressed kid gloves. All sizes, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00. F, G. Mertin, Au gusta, Ga. A life time remembrance, a leath er Suit Case or Hand Bag for him or ber, $3.50 to $15. Write F. G. Mertin, Augusta, Ga. Write us today for one of those newest "Super $ix" 1917 Hats? in felt new shades, pearl, tan, greyinh, navy, etc at $3.00. F. G. Mertin, Augusta, Ga. A good all wool Sweater will please him. Write us today. In navy, grey, red, tan and tax mixed. $1 to $7.00. F. G. Mertin, Augus ta, Ga. CEDAR POSTS WANTED: I am in the market for 1,000 cedar posts, must be four inches across small end and six and one-half feet long, either round or split. Will pay twelve and a half cents each delivered at depot not later than January" 1st. E. S. Johnson. Dec. 13-2t. City Ordinance. An Ordinance to prevent feeding of horses, mules or cattle on the pub lic square and on Main Street in the Town of Edgefield, S. C. Be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Edgefield, S. C., and by authority of the same: Section 1. That it shall be unlaw ful, on and after the first day of January, A. D., 1917, to feed horses, runles or cattle on the Pub lic Square in the Town of Edge field, S. C., or on Main Street in said Town. Section 2. That any person or persons violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty, pf a misdemeanor and upon ' conviction thereof shall be fined not less than Five (5) nor more than Twenty-five (25) Dollars or be im prisoned'in the Couuty Jail or at hard labor upon the streets of said Town for not lesa than five nor more than thirty days. Done and ratified this sixth day of December, A. D., 1916. J. G. ED WARDS, Mayor Town of Edgefield, R.C. PADGETT, Cl'k. and Treas. Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General. Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the BTood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. We have antici chasing the large; fruits ever brougl chase has arriv?e expr?ss daily. Let us have you Grape Fruit, Grap We also have a la Having purchas sell all other fruit be convinced. Meals served to Come in to see headquarters for Edgefii I Next DOOF t COLLETT & MITCHELL Christmas 1916 You can get a present for every member of the family at our store. In addition to toys, fancy ar ticles and fir?works, we have candy, fruits and nuts of all kinds. Send Us Your Orders Xmas Giving. Let your Christmas giving this year be alon? practical lines, selecting things that are serviceable as well as beautiful. A selection for father, brother or gentlemen friends is easy at our store. Come in and see our attractive line of Neckwear, Gloves, Handkerchiefs,. Umbrellas, Etc. Our stock of Clothing1, Shoes, Hats,. Overcoats, Baincoats, Suit Cases, Hand Bags, Etc., present a number of things that will please the men. It will be a pleasure to show you what we have for the holidays. DORN and MIfflS. HI . STOCK OF ?andy and Nuts pated your Christmas needs by pur st and best selected stock of tropical it to Edgefield. A part of the pur l and other shipments will come by r drders for Apples, Oranges, Bananas, es, Raisins, Figs and Nuts of all kinds. \ rge assortment of Candy. sed in large quantities we can under ; dealers. Get our prices and you will order in our restaurant at all hours., as and make our store your shopping: Christmas. ld Fruit Store o Post-Office-Edgefield, S. C.