Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WHERE WE GET DUR DUST In Houses lt ls Largely Fluff Worn Off of Fabrics, Investigator Dis covers. Analysis at the Rensselaer Poly technic institute, at Troy, N. Y., of ?dust collected by a vacuum cleaner ?shows that most household dust Is fluff {from fabrics. What It was formed ?of is reported to Science by R. R. ?Bees. There was human hair and lother hair probably derived from soft 'hats. There were wool and cotton .fibers from clothing, saud from the mud tracked In on shoes and the gradual pulverizing of the floor; wings from dead flies and paper from book leaves; lime, probably from the plas ter of the walls; Iron from the nails of shoes, carbon from coal smoke, salt from perspiration. One grain of the dust was shaken with sterile water and 318,000 bacteria were found in lt. Many colon bacilli <were separated. These came from (coughing, sneezing and possibly ex pectoration, and were held by the dust. The little rolls of dust that accumu late under beds and In the corners of Ul-kept rooms are composed largely of ?fluff worn off clothes, blankets and car nets. The Popular Science Monthly [had a blt of this dust placed under a ?microscope with reflected light and jphotographed. On this it comments ?that we speak correctly of clothes be ing .Vorn," and that we might also ?peak of "wearing" sheets and other bedclothes, because the fibers are worn away in much the same manner as a carpenter wears away the sur face of wood when he sandpapers lt. ?Drafts and other currents of air waft these fibers to and fro untii they col lect in small clusters of fluff. The bits attract others and soon the aerial flot sam ls collected into little rolls of dust. MARRIAGE AND HTS MEANING [Happiness Only an Incident, Ita Real Purpose ls Protection of Fanv ify Idea. *The todrvrdnaiist believes that hap piness is the purpose of marriage," ; writes Margaret Deland. "The purpose of marriage ls the pro tection of the family idea. Happiness jand marriage may go together; God send they dol But if the incident of [happiness is lost, duty remains; the ; obligation of contract remains; mar riage remains-it remains, even though for profoundly righteous reasons the ?principals have seen fit to separate by jthe width of the world. "Marriage Is dvillzatlon-'s method of iremnlning civilized. It is deep with tfrp plpmonfnl V.-. Smart Scientist The scientist had given a very scien tific lecture, and ut the end he said, beaming down on his audience conde scendingly : "Now, If there ls any scientific ques tion that any of my friends would like to ask, I beg them not to hesitate. I shall be only too happy to answer any Inquiry in my power." An old lady in spectacles that gave her a severe, stern look, rose and said : "Why clo wet tea leaves kill cock roaches?" The scientist did not know that wet tea leaves did anything of the kind, much less the cause of the phenome non ; but, never ut a loss, he replied : "Because, madam, when a cock roach comes across a wet tea leaf, he says: 'Hello, here's a blanket,' and wraps himself up in it, catches cold, and dies."-Tit Bits. On With the Feud. For six years a bitter feud had ex isted between the Browns and Robin sons, next-door neighbors. The trou ble had originated through the depre dations of Brown's cat and had grown so fixed un afluir that neither party ever dreamt of "making up." One day, however, Brown sent his servant with a peace-making note for Mr. Robinson, which read : "Mr. Brown sends his compliments to Mr. Robinson, and begs to state that ?his old cat died this morning." Robinson's reply was bitter: "Mr. Robinson is sorry to hear of Mr. Brown's trcuble, but he had not "heard that Mrs. Brown was ill." Speaking of Appetites. A huge euting competition had been' held by some brawny sons of toll In a country town in Yorkshire, and one of ?the competitors had succeeded In dis posing of a leg of mutton, a plentiful supply of vegetables, and a plum pud .ding, the whole washed down with co pious drafts q^ ale. He was unanimously declared the winner, and was being triumphantly 'escorted home when he turned to his jadrrlrers, and said: "Ah say, lads, don't thee say nowt (of this to my ole woman, or she wwft ?gie me no dinner 1"-Toronto Globe. Departed Warmth. r;* ! "What have you there?" "A package of old love letters." "Going to burn them?" "Yes, When I wrote these missives they were so fervent I had an idea they might be ignited by spontaneous combustion, but I guess I'll havtj %x> ilse a match after ail." Programme of Edgefield County Annual Field Day, April 13 AN INVITATION To all the People of Edgefield County You are given a cordial invitation to attend the Annual Field Day, to be held at the Graded and High School building at "Edgefield, S. C., Friday, April the 13th, 1917. The trustees, patrons and friends in each school district are urged to accompany their school, and thus give encouragement and inspiration to the pupils. ? THE PROGRAMME 10:30 A. M.. School Grounds Opening Exercises-Supt. W. W. Fuller. Welcoming Address-Ex-Governor John C. Sheppard. Mental Contests READING CONTEST. 11:00 A. M. Teacher in charge, Miss Isabel Chappell, Edgefield, S. C. -s: Time-ll:00 A. M. Signal-Ringing of school bell. Place-Room No. 5, school building. Children from the first, second, third and fourth grades will take part in this contest. Selections will be given according to the grade of the child from the readers in use in the public schools. MAP DRAWING CONTEST Teacher in charge, Miss Emmie G. Wright, Johnston, S. C. Time-U:00 o'clock. Signal-Ringing of school bell. Place-Room No. 6, school building. Children from the fifth, sixth and seventh grades are eligible. It ia probable that the contestant will be required to draw a map of South Carolina, locating the principal cities and rivers and placing on the map Edgefield county. Time limit twenty minutes. SPELLING CONTEST Teacher in charge, Prof. G. F. Long, Trenton, S. C. Time-ll :00 o'clock. . Signal-Ringing of school bell. Place-Room No. 7, school building. This contest is open to pupils from the High School department or from the eighth ninth, tenth and eleventh grades. The words will be selected from Payne's common words commonly misspelled. - DECLAMATION AND RECITATION CONTEST Teacher in charge, T. J. Lyon, Edgefield, S. C. Time-ll:40 o'clock. Signal-Ringing of school bell. Place-School auditorium. This contest will be divided into four parts, as follows: (a) Dec DINNER-l:30 P. M. Signal-Sounding of dinner call by bugler. ATHLETIC CONTESTS FOR BOYS-2:30 P. M. Teachers in charge, Profs. C. C. Stewart, Trenton, S. C., James N. Bonner, Edgefield, S. C. T-me-2:30 o'clock. Signal-Ringing school bell. Place-School grounds. 50-yard dash, open to boys under fourteen. 100-yard dash, open to boys under fourteen. 100-yard dash, open to boy9 over fourteen. 320-yard'dash, open to boys over fourteen. Running high jump, open to boys under fourteen. Running high jump, open to boys ev??' fourteen. Running broad jump, open to boys under fourteen. Running broad jump, open to boys.over fourteen. ATHLETIC CONTESTS FOR GIRLS Teachers in charge, Miss Hortense Padgett, Edgefield, S. C., Miss Bertha Ferguson, Antioch, S. C. Time-2:30 P. .V. Signal-Ringing of school bell. Place-School grounds. 50-yard dash, open to all girls. Running high jump, open to all girls. Running broad jump, open to all girls. FLAG RACE Open to all girls. r This is a very interesting and exciting event, and it is earnestly hoped many teams will be in the contest. Ten girls constitute a team. NUMBER OF CONTESTANTS Each school is limited to one contestant in each event, except in the flag race. This rule applies in both mental and athletic contests. The contests are open only to school children. All teachers are re quired to send to the Central Committee at Edgefield, S. C., a list of the representatives from their respective schools not later than Mon day,\April the 9th. RULES The rules used in all'athletic contests will be the same as used at the State athletic meet, Columbia, S. C. PRIZES Appropriate prizes will be awarded to the winner in each contest, JUDGES Competent and impartial judges will be selected for each contest. MUSIC The committee has made arrangements for a good brass band to enliven the occasion. We suggest, too, that the different schools learn to sing some patriotic songs, such as "America," "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" and "Dixie." BASKETS AND DINNER A picnic dinner will be served on the* Behool grounds. We earn estly request everybody who cnn to bring well-filled baskets. A com mittee willj?be glad to take charge of your basket if you so desire. We suggest that you bring dinner in boxes or inexpensive baskets, and use trays instead of dishes as i greastest care dishes may be misp] A WORD TO THE TEAC Every school has the privilege Day exercises. The committee ha would appeal to every school in th? the day depends largely upon the teachers. The day is preeminenl children. It is our day, and lets rr DiFORI If you desire information in re write or communicate with the tea general information may be had bj THE Care of T. J. LYON. 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 this 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 . .pril 1917 at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of discharge should not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P., E. C., S. C. March 6-5t. To Drive Out Malaria And Build Up The System Take the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know What yon are taking, as the formula is printed on every label, showing it ?9 Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds uo the system. 50 cent? I SOUTHERN I Planting cotton, peas, velve I drill. Saves labor and seed : 6 I S? &JB?gfc? A",' ?>-?? - . '?rf?'%i Southern Planter Company Derrick Brothers, Johnston ] *-c_"~ . - Hai ; rf \ 3?-. - .' .. KA We want our that^we carry a h their?need.s. It n ware or agricultui Buy your p etc. Hard E. M. And 1289 Broad Street much as possible, for even with the ieced. !HERS OF THE COUNTY and right to take part in the Field s tried to arrange a program that ; county. The success or failure of ; interest and enthusiasm of the tly a day for teachers and school iake it worth while. IATION terence to any particular contest, cher having same in charge. Any T writing CENTRAL COMMITTEE, Edgefield, S. C. Strong Line of Insurance Com panies. I take this means to announce that I again have the agency for the London, Liverpool and Globe Fire Insurance company and will be glad to receive a share of your fire insurance patronage. This very strong company is well known in Edgetield county. J. T. Mims. Estate Notice. All persons who are indebted to the estate of the late Mrs. Hettie S. Jones are hereby requested to make payment to the undersigned at once. And all persons who have claims against the estate of the said Mrs. Jones are hereby requested to present the same for payment to the undersigned at once. THE BANK OF. EDGEFIELD, 2-28-4t. Executor. SALESMEN WANTED-to sol icit orders for lubricating oils, greas es and paints. Salary or Commis sion. Address Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio. To Prevent B?ood Poisoning *pply at once thc wonderful old reliable DR. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HFALING OIL, a sur gical dressing that relieves pain and heals a: the same tiwe. Not ? liniment. ase. ."^^nc COMBINATION t beans and corn. Will plant t ; gives a quick stand ; guarantee fae* ss*: ..erf- "..'v-r . *.' --^y - v-.. >.' '." . *' :.;<..,. ;? PRICE $15.00 -SOLD BY , Columbia W. W. Adams Holman-Cullur P. C. STEVENS, Representative ?BBBOHBI rdware of all K Edgefield friends, p rticularly our farm irge stock of Hardware of all kinds, and latters not what you need for the farm ii ral implements we have it for you. low steels, hames, traces, , of us and let us save you m t what you need in hardware, we can sup you have any buile and let us figure wit ware needed. We locks in large quant: very low prices. 'Tftrf?j It will always be ? serve you. If we want we will order i trading with us you our large buying fae ware Departme pews Furniture MUSCLE SOREIOSS RELIEVED Unusual work, bending: and lift ing or strenuous exercise is a strain on the muscles, they become sore and stiff, you are crippled and in pain. Sloan's Liniment brings you quick relief, easy to apply, it pene trates without rubbing and drives out the soreness. A clear liquid, cleaner than mussy plasters or oint ments, it does not stain the skin or clog the pores. Always have a bot tle handy for the pains aches of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, errippe,, bruises, stiffness, backache and all external pain. At your drug gist, 25c. 3 KEEP ONLY PROFITABLE COW Farmer Is on Right Road to Success When He Begins to Study Each Particular Animal. Wien a dalry farmer begins to study each particular cow In his herd with a view to keeping only those which will produce economically and abun dantly, he ls on the right road to sue i cess. flow To Give Quinine To Children. FHBRILTNH is the trade-mark name fd ven to an improved Quinine. It is a Tasteless Syrup, pleas ant to take and does not disturb the stomach. Children take it and never know it is Quinine. Also especially adapted to adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor cause nervousness nor rincine in the head. Try >t the next time you need Quinine for any pur- "j pose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The name FEBRILINE is blown ia bottle. 25 cents. cures Old Soras., t?t?iet ioyzxrJbn tfon't Cur* The worst cases, uo matter cf how long standing ure cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieve? -??oin and Heals at the .?*ir.* 25c. 50c. $1.3* 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 Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. The Best Hot Weather Tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC enriches the blood, builds up the whole system and will won derfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand the depressing effect of the hot summer. 50c. [ PLANTER my distance apart or in the d not to miss ; has a revolv , ri.irohi^ machine that has & Company, Edgerieid a Hardware Co., Batesburg irids er friends, to know can always supply n the way of hard plow stocks, loney ply your needs. If ling to do, come in ;h you on the hard buy nails, hinges, ?ties and can make i pleasure for us to haven't what you t out at once. By : get the benefit of ?ilities. nt of Company m Augusta, Georgia