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Protracted Services. The pastors of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches are holding a series of revival ser vices. Service is being held each night this week in the Presbyterian church at eight o'clock, each of the three pastors mentioned takiug his turn in conducting the service. Next week these nightly services will be held in the Methodist church and the following week in the Bap tist church, making altogether three weeks of revival services. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend. One Week of Grace. There remains but one week in which taxes can be paid without penalty. After the 15th of March the county treasurer is directed by law to turn the books over to the sheriff and then the penalty and costs will be added. The treasurer has stated that about 85 per cent of the taxes have been paid, which is about the usual proportion. A word of warning or a simple remind er should be sufficient. Don't blame the treasurer or anyone else ?f you are "double taxed." County Board Equalization. In response to the call of Auditor J. R. Timmerman, a meeting of the county equalization board was held in his office Saturday. Three mem bers of the former board have been dropped on account of the forma tion of McCormick county. All of the townships were represented at the meeting Saturday, except one or two and. a general discussion of matters pertaining to the 1917 re turns it was unanimously agreed that all personal propery be assess ed on the same basis as 1916. The board will hold its final meeting Saturday, March 24. Entertainment at Trenton. Thursday evening, March 8, at 8:00 o'clock an entertainment will he given at Trenton in the Wise hall by the North Augusta Boy Scouts. The play is entitled "Miss Minerva and William Green Hill." It is a comedy in three acts and will prove to be very entertaining from beginning to end. Boy Scouts wherever you iiud them are a band of fine fellows who deserve to be encouraged. The leader of the North Augusta Troop is Rev. Ham lin Etheredge, who will accompany the Scouts. We trust that a large number of persons will assemble in the Wise hail at Trenton to-mor row, Thursday, evening to greet the visiting Troop. The price of admission is only 25, 15 and 10 .pents. Death of Mr. Janies ?. Holland. About four o'clock Tuesday morning Mr. James Andrew Hol land passed away at his home on Columbia street. His illness or de clining health extended over a pe riod of more than a year. He was confined to his bed continuously for the past five months, suffering in tensely at times, but bore the pro longed illness and suffering with patience. Mr. Holland was the eldest and last of four brothers of an old Edgefield family, his ances tors being among the pioneer set tlers in tLis section. Mr. Holland was in his 67th year, and in the earlier years of his life was a large and successful planter, having sold his farm and moved to Fdgefield about 1890 to engage in other linus of business. Mr. Holland was too young to enlist in the Confederate army at the beginning of the Civil war, but near the close when the call was made for boys of 7 5 bb volunteered his ser vices and had reached Columbia on his way to the front when the news of Lee's surrender waa received. Mr. Holland had many close per sonal friends in every section of the county, being warm hearted and generous by nature he attracted a large circle of friends to him. He was a member of the Masonic fra ternity and his brethren of this or der officiated at the grave. The funeral was conducted at the home at 4:30 by Dr. E. Pendleton Jones. Mr. Holland is survived by his wife, whose devotion and un ceasing attentions in his long illness were beautiful, and by his son, Mr. J. G. Holland. He also has a half brother living, Mr. W. T. Kinnaird, the judge of probate of the county. SLOAN'S LINAMERT FOR EEETJHA MATISM. The torture of rheumatism, the pains and aches that make life mis erable are relieved by Sloan's Lini ment, a clean clear liquid that is easy to apply and mere effective than massy plasters or ointments j because it penetrates quickly with out rubbing. For the many pains and aches following ezpoeure, strains, sprains and muscle soreness, Sloan's Liniment is promptly effect ive. Always have a bottle handy for gout, lumbago toothache, back ache, stiff neck and all external pains. At allfdruggistSj 25c. 1 Meeting ? of Board of County Commissioners. After all routine business bad been disposed of Tuesday, the board of county commissioners went into Executive session and re-elected Hon. B. E. Nicholson county attorn ey. He has served in that capacity for a number of years with disting uished ability. Mr. M. A. Watson was elected clerk of the board for the ensuing twelve months. In the election of Mr. Watson the board acted with wisdom, he being in every sense fully capable to render efficient s?Vvice. The clerk and at torney were instructed to advertise tor bids for the county loan to meet current expenses as heretofore. Death of Mr. John A. Minick. The announcement of the death of Mr. John A. Minick which oc curred Monday morning about nine o'clock caused profound sorrow among his Edgefield friends. Mr. Minick had been on the decline physically for many months. An unyielding malady was constantly sapping his strength. He was in his 61 year at the time of his death and has spent the larger part of his life in the community where he liv ed, proving himself all the while to be a citizen of inestimable value. Mr. Minick was quiet and unobtru sive and was appreciated most by those most intimately associated with him. He was a devout chris tian, an active member of McKen dree church. The funeral was con ducted by Rev. H. B. White and the interment took place in the Blocker cemetery at two o'clock Tuesday. He is survived by his wife who, was Miss Kate Perrin before her marriage, and by two daughters, Misses Janie and Bell Minick. Al so one brother, Mr. James B. Min ick, survives him. Petty Jury, First Week Civil Court. W C Eubanks, Colliers. A C Yonoe, Shaw. L R Branson Jr., Moss. AB Franklin, Ward. F A Johnson, Colliers. L M Clark, Pickens. E J Roper, Shaw. Pierce Tim merman, Blocker. B A Jordon, Johnston. Farrell Padgett, Shaw. A M Timmerman, Pickens. B B Ergle, Johnston. S T Stevens, Wise. D J LaGrone, Wise. Pierce Byrd, Blocker. J M Willis, Collier?. Wallace B Paul, Edgefield. G M Dobson, Edgefield. I P B Thomas, Moss, E S Rives, Edgefield. W lt Byrd, Blocker. Jfl C?DUloU, W?BS. A L Hart, Johnston. W H Reynolds, Blocker. B J Harrison, Shaw. R E Cheatham, Colliers. W L Winn, Talbert. J W Cheatham, Wise. J E Bledsoe, Elmwood. J E Strom, Elmwood. C H Key, Edgefield. S E Posey, Shaw. T W Qtiarles, Colliers. J D Hughey, Talbert. W B Morgan, Moss. F C Rankin, Shaw. Millinery. We are showing the largest line of Ladies' and Misses' Hats that we have shown in many years. Miss Pearl Eley, who is an experienced trimmer, is in charge of this depart ment this season. She will be glad to show you around. We will also announoe our millinery opening a few days later. Rubinstein's Department Store. AUCTION SALE of Land of Lewis Jones' Estate. Watch for nert week's paper for the date. It will be to your inter est AMERICAN LAND CO. Athens, Ga. Notice of Final Dis charge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, J. M. Bell has made applcation unto this Court for Final Discharge and Administrator in re the Estate of John Galloway, late of said County and State, deceased, on thia the 28th day of February, 1917. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 2nd day of April 1917 at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of discharge Bbould not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P., E. C., S. C. March 6-5t. JOHNSTON LETTER: (Continued from Page One.) lovely with daffodils, and macaroons and marguerites were handed by Mrs. Harry C. Strother. Sweet music was enjoyed during all of the social period, and the entire occa sion proved a most happy one. The Emily Geiger Chapter, D. A. R., met with Mrs. P. N. Lott on Monday after, the regent, Mrs. M. T. Turner, presiding. Thore was a good attendance. The treas; urer, Mrs. W. S. Mobley, had a" splendid report, there being ?52.21 on hand. The historian, Mrs. F. M. Boyd, was doing good work, and was collecting from the mem bers data for the chapter scrap book. A report of the celebration of Gen. Washington's birthday, had in the home of Mrs. J. Neil Lott, showed what a success it was. Mrs. P. N. Lott had charge of the his torical period, the subject being Colonial wars. She gave an inter esting account of these various wars, and other members added some facts. Current events were given by Mrs. Turner. The social period was very pleasant, and dur ing the time the hostess, assisted by Misses Ruth and Harris and Sallie Dozier, served a tempting sweet course. Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Payne, little Margaret, and Messrs. Jeffer son and Elliott Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lewis, spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ran som Timmerman at Edgefield. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Browne and family are now occupying the dwell ing of Mrs. T. R. Denny. In a short while the dwelling on Main street, lately occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Browne, will be torn away aod a very large Ford garage will be erected; this to be owned aud conducted as a branch of the large Ford corporation. Miss Mertis Smith, who has been in the Augusta hospital for treat-' ment, is now at home much im proved. Mrs. Taylor Goodwyn of Green wood spent the past week here with relatives. The Mary Ann Buie chapter met on Friday afternoon with the presi dent, Mrs. James White, and good reports were heard from officers and committees. There is in the open account $41.48. One dollar was given to a needy veteran. Educa tional department was stressed, and plans made for fuller work. The date for the "Country Store" was set for May 4. Many manufactur ing houses all over the United States will be written to for contri butions, and with other various do nations, an all dav sale will be had. Bamber^ iib apter had such an en tertainment last fall, and made $300 for the treasury. The histor!* cal session was in charge of Mrs, 0. D. Black, and in beginning she stated that the chapter was now twenty-one years old this month. The chapter organized with fifteen members, nine of which are still on the roll, four being dead, and two, after making their homes else where, identified themselves with another chapter. She also told some inter esting facts of the chapter, and gen eral TJ. D. C. work. The subject for the afternoon was "The Bom bardment of Fort Sumter," and Miss Clara Sawyer gave some inter esting points on this. Mrs. White gave a number of current events, j A paper, "A Remarkable I Mem ory," was read by Miss Zena Payne. This was written by Mr. C. A. Cooper, who was here recently, he having been a scout for Gen- J. E. B. Stuart. He gave the historian seven valuable papers for file. The next meeting will be on March 29 with Mrs. Octavia Rushton, the above date being Gen. Hampton's birthday, which the chapter always observes. Prof. Staunton Lott of Batesburg High school spent the week end at his home here. There have been several most pleasant parties during the week, the first one being that of Monday afternoon, when Miss Eula Satoher entertained. The hours were passed most happily, and music, conversa tion and fancy work were the chief diversions. An elaborate salad coarse, beautifully arranged, was served by Misses Orabel Perry, Sa die Mae Stillwell. Mrs. Lucian S. Maxwell enter tained on TLursday afternoon for Mrs. Taylor Goodwyn of Green wood, and although the heavy rains made it very disagreeable out, one soon forgot the discomfort of the outside by the cheeriness and cor dial reception. Progressive rook occupied the time, and later sweet music was enjoyed. The hostess was assisted by her mother Mrs. H. W. Crouch and Mrs. E. 0. Crouch, and a delicious repast in two courses waa served. Mrs. G. G. Waters entertained the "We-Are-Twelve Club" on Fri day afternoon, and these members spent a profitable as well as pleasant afternoon. The purport of the club is for an exchange of ideas, patterns, I fancy stitches and receipts, besides j j ms mm m until the ele and fail to : need it the r Geoi Crep Ohifi Sati] Silk is now comp Just rc Snappy white an extra siz moderat? a big sel F that the Mi complete th past. A de; pend upon a Thel having a pleasant meeting together. There was a . full attendance, and every one enjoyed the afternoon, and wbile talking each one occupied their finge? with fancy Work. An elaborate salad course with tea Was served by Mias Elberta Blana and Mrs. F. S. Bland. Miss Annie Norine West of Ben nettsville is visiting Mrs. Archie Lewis. Mrs. A. P. Lowis has returned from a visit to Thompson, Ga. While Mr. Will Wright was on his way to Hot Springs, Ark., he had the misfortune to have $185.00 Hau We are n< the farmers formulas an< The roads our people \ haul their li us. Royster'i Georgia Cb rial, Cotto: Soda, Top I See Mr. The Edge Ed venth hour to start your plans, find what you want when you nost. Our stock of .gett Crepe ie de Chine fons i, Taffeta, Ribbons and Cotton Crepe lete and fresh. ?ceived a pretty lot of Sport Coats in plain d fancy stripes. A few ??s in the lot, all at a 3 price and sure to be Ler. REMEMBER llinery Department will be as is spring as it has been in the partment that milady can de nd get what she wants. Corner Store m wm ira WP*5 taken from him while he was asleep in his berth. YOU WEED A SPRING LAXATIVE. Dr, King's New Life Pille will remove ill? accumulated Wastes of winter from your' intestines, the burden o? the blood. Get that slug gish spring fever feeling out of your system, brighten your eye, olear your complexion. Get that vim and snap of good purified healthy blood. Dr. King's New Life Pills are a non-griping laxative that aids nature's process, try them to-night. At all druggists. 25c. 1 Large assortment of Ladies' Wash Skirts and Waists just received. Rubenstein's Department Store. GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and g.asses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. A 1 Fertilizers! 3W ready to deliver to our customers, and generally, Fertilizers of the best brands, i manufacturers. are now comparatively good, and we hope viii take advantage of these conditions to )17 supply of high-grade fertilizers sold by s Goods, Armour's Goods, Swift's Goods emical Works' Goods, Fertilizer Mate n Seed Meal, Hulls, Blood, Nitrate of )ressers. R. C. Padgett for price and terms ifield Mercantile Co. [gefield, South Carolina