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Establish 1B35. y. L. MIMS_.Editor Published every Wednesday in the Advertiser Building at $1.50 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at be postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will he published unless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks. Obituaries. Resolu tions and Political Notices published at advertising rates. Wednesday, Mav 2 Even the price of water-frozen wa ter-has advanced in New York. Roseate visions of approaching vaca tion loom up before the average school boy. _ ?_ Prohibitionists are not teetotalers when it comes to corn bread and rye flour. Mince pie is now 10c. a slice.-Head line. But who wants mince pie when they are afflicted with "spring fever?" Florida Irish potatoes drop three dollars a barrel.-Headline. If they make two or more drops, we can re store them to our dailv menu. With spot wheat selling at $3.15 per bushel cash in the West, Edgefield county farmers .should need no further admonition in the matter of food pre paredness. . One of the heroes among American aviators in northern France is Lieut. William Thaw. Wonder if Harry can not be induced to join an aviation corps? Preferably some other branch of service, if it is more hazardous. The overshadowing issue of today is the great foreign war. But it appears from the number of divorces being granted in different parts of the coun try that considerable domestic warfare is being waged also. Seventy-five divorces were granted Saturday in the superior court in Augusta. But is not Congressman Byrnes, of Aiken, over adjectiving it when he pronounces selective conscription "an infamous proposition?" - Augusta Chronicle. Well, rather. A proper respect for the President of the United States, not -to mention-t-he head of the~war-depart--- - ment, ought to have suggested to him a more moderate, if not a more mod est, mode of expression.-Newberry Observer. Judging from expressions heard on every hand, a majority of the people of the second congressional district are more in accord with President Wilson than with Congressman Byrnes in the matter of "selective conscription." America Has Natural Advantages. The present war has proven that an in?ond nation, like Germany, is placed at a great aisa-Wantage in a struggle for national existence, being unable to use effectively that strong arm of attack and d-jfense, the navy. So hedged about is the German navy, ly ing idle in the Keil canal, that it is practically useless. The war has als > proven that an is land nation, like England, is placed at equally as gr?at disadvantage. Of necessity such a nation is a greater consumer than producer of foodstuffs ' and owing to the very limited supply produced at home an invading or at tacking1 foe can soon have wolves gath ering about every door. The United States are favored by nature in that they are unlike both England and Germany. In addition to its vtist acres of tilled and untilled soil, it has abundant outlet by both land and sea, making the successful maintenance of a blockade by an ene my practically impossible. However, i it is hoped that we shall never have oc casion to prove just how valuable are these advantages. ' It is believed by many that this will j be the last great war. Some inter national court of justice or board of | .arbitration will likely be established ( which, together with new treaties that shall be made, will almost preclude the , possibility of war. Let us hope that . when the dove of peace shall again . hover over the earth conditions will be j such that all nations can "beat their , swords into plowshares and their spears J into pruning hooks. " ? - ? ?- i Working for Practical Benefit. It is hoped that the efforts of Sena- ! tor E. D. Smith to obtain cheaper ni | trate of soda for farmers will be effect- < ive. Owing to the exorbitant freight rates and the ability of large dealers to 1 control, in a measure, the price of ni- 1 trates that are at present shipped into I this country, there will be no decrease in price without government aid. While nitrate of soda is the most ex- < pensive element of plant food that ? Southern farmers have to buy, yet there is no other chemical or artificial fertilizer that yields as large and as quick results as nitrate soda. The gov ernment can do nothing at this time that will be more helpful in promoting the cause cf food preparedness than by assisting farmers to obtain cheaper ni trates. The persistent efforts of Senator Smith along this line are highly com mendable. It is not m playing politics but in securing practical results along helpful lines that a congressman can be of greatest service to his constituency. Some persons have been disposed to deride and ridicule Senator Smith's efforts to aid Southern farmers, but there is no gainsaying the fact that he has all along, in every exigency, been their staunch and loyal friend. And here's hoping that success will crown his efforts to provide for them abun dant and cheaper nitrates through gov ernment aid. A Patriotic and Interesting Occasion. As an expression of patriotism and loyalty, the officers of the Ad el isom MUI purchased a large flag and held appropriate exercises last Wednesday afternoon when it waa unfurled to the breeze over the central tower of the main building of the mill. Each day now is it raised over the mill and silently be speaks the loyalty of this corpora tion and the men who .manage it. We admire and commend the spirit of those who took this patriotic step. We believe our children and the young people should be taught reverenceandloyalty to the Stars and Stripes. Weduesday afternoon an appro priate address was made by Mr. Arthur S. Tompkins and the operat ives of the mill village, who live as one large harmonious, congenial family, participated in this patriotic occasion. The Advertiser heartily commends the mill officials for this patriotic act whichis worthy of emu lation. The Addison Mill not only stands ready to serve its country, as in dicated by this act, but is also serves and treats with the utmost consider ation all who are in its employment. Following the recent improvement of the operatives' cottages, which rendered them more comfortable and attractive, the mill about ten days ago made a substantial increase in the pay of all who are on its pay roll. We are glad to see that such harmonious relations exist between employer and employees. Conierence-oL- Churchs Officer?. The second of the quarterly con ferences of church officers of Edge field Baptist association was held at Ebenezer church at Trenton, Tues-! day, April 2i. On account of the unusually busy times for our far-! mers the attendance was much smaller than it might have been; but we can scarcely blame the far mers for taking advantage of every minute of these golden days for planting, especially when there are so many voices advocating "pre paredness" in the form of large crops. The conference opened with Mr. Orlando Sheppard, Moderator, in the chair. After reading of Scrip ture, and a prayer led by Rev. J. F. Warren of Plum Branch, the con ference proceeded to an informal discussion of a number of vital and interesting topics, among which were, "a plan for aiding poor and worthy Baptist young women to secure adequate education to tit them for definite Christian Service"; "Tithing;" "a budget of church tiuances;" "How to deal with non resident and non-affiliating church members;" "church discipline;" more frequent preaching in coun try churches;" etc., etc. These topics were no part of a fixed or "out-and dried" program, but were sponta neously suggested and informally discussed. One of the most pleat Ant features of these conferences ia Lhe lreedora and informality of their sessions. The discussions were participated in by Dr. E. Pendleton Jones, Mr. E. J. Norris, Rev. P. B. Lanham, the Moderator, Rev. J. F. Warren, Dr. Blackwell of Plum Branch, Mr. W. J. Gaines, and Dthers. Before adjournment the pastor of Silgal church extended an invita tion to the conference to meet at 3ilgal. By unanimous vote the invitation was accepted. The con Eence will therefore meet again on the Tuesday before the next fifth Sunday, which will be July 24, at the church named. Upon the adjournment of the con ference the ladies of Ebenezer con gregation served a delicious lunch ion in the grove for the visitors. It was generally remarked by those present that those conferences to consider matters connected with the coming of the Kingdom of our Lord are tremendously worth while. lt is hoped, and confidently exped id that interest in and attendance it them will greatly increase. Card of Thanks. With sincere gratitude to thos? friends and neighbors who showed their sympathies in such a substan tial manner during the protracted illness ol' our daughter, wife and mother, we publicly express oui heart-felt thanks. Realizing that it is impossible, for the present ai least, for us to reciprocate the many acts of kindness and sacrifices those dear ladies have made in meeting at our humble home, from time to time, and with the work of their own hands have made garments for our children sufficient to last for many months to come-we pray God's richest blessings will rest on every one of them. As they ex pressed it-it was "duty," neither did they expect nor would they have received any reward ur com pensation from us, acting on the Christian principle that duty well performed in the right spirit brings its own reward. May God in Kis infinite mercy who tempers the wind to the sborn lamb abundantly reward every one of you is our intense desire and humble fervent prayer. _ ~ B. I. KAWL, , M. T. WARD, AGNES RAWL WARD and family. ITS FIVE YEARS OLD. But Mr. Dorn Says It's Just as Good Today as When It Was First Made. Five years ago Mr. Dorn testifi ed to complete relief from kidney ills. Later he says that there has not been the slightest return of the trouble. Edgefield sufferers will take a deal of comfort in Mr. Dom's state ment. Read what he sa vs: W. D. Dorn, Edgefield, says: "I recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, for one box o? them did me so much good that kiduey and bladder trouble have never returned." (Statement given April 12, 1911.) A Lasting Cure.-After a lapse of over three years, Mr. Dom said: "The cure Doan's Kidney Pills gave me is still lasting. I always recommend them to anyone suffer ing from weak or disordered kid nevs." Price 50c. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy yet Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Dorn has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. Citation. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD. By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge. Whereas, Charles Strom, made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate and effects of J. P. Strom, deceased, late of above county and State. These Are Therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and Creditors of the said J. P. Strom deceased, thal they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Edgefield, C. H., S C., on the 18th day of May (1017) next after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand, this 27th day of April A. D., li? 17. W. P. KINNAIRD, P. J., E. C., S. C. April 27.-3t. CITATION. State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Esquire, Pro bate Judge. Whereas, W. C. Derrick made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of M. A. Houston. These Are Therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said M. A. Houston, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Edgefield C. H., S. C., in ray office on May 18 next, after publication thereof, at il o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given Under My Hand, this 1st day of May. Anno Domini 1917. W. T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. Published on the 2d, 9th and 10th days of May, 1917, in the Edgefield Advertiser. W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judge. Ma*y 2 3t. nye is THE OWLY IBB Mg Prizes to be Given by Whit People for 1917 Colored Fair. 1. P. R. Mason, best dozei white or red onions, $1.00. 2. VV. E. Winn, lim bestvariet; of peas, 50o. 3. M. D. Lyon, the best dozei ears of corn, 25o. 4. Oriundo Sheppard, best pei of Rhode Island Reds, 81.00. 5. J. W. Thurmond, the bes bushel of shelled yellow dent corn 81.00. G. J. B. Kennedy, one pair o ladies' shoes and one pair of men'i shoes. 7. Dr. J- G. Edwards, $5.00 foi the best milch cow and calf undei two months old. 8. C. P. De Yore, $1.00 for tlx best bushel of old field yellow corn U, Mrs. Ka'e Buller, $1.00 foi the best bushel of slavery time yan potatoes. 10. W. H. Turner, $5.00 ir merchandise for the best dozen stalk: of any variety of com. 11. Miss Kate Samuel, $1.00 foi the best hand-made piece of em broidery. 12. A. S. Tompkins, $1.00 foi the finest rooster presented. 13. N. G. Evana, $1.00 for tin best bushel of white peas. 14. W. E. Lynch & Co., $5.0( in merchandise for the best jield ol corn per acre by a hov under 15. 15. E. S. Rives, $5.00 in mer chaudise for the best yield of con: per acre by a boy under 15. 1<5. R. T. Hill, $5.00 cash foi the best sample Cleveland big boll cottonseed. 17. J. W. Peak, $1.00 in men chandise on the best bushel of wheat. 18. L. T. May, $3.00 in mer chandise for the best bushel of white Crowder peas. 19. S, McG. Simkins, 50c. foi the best dozen ears of white corn. 20. W. A. Strom, $2.50 for the best variety of velvet beans. 21. James O. Sheppard, $1.0C for the best bushel of Irish cobbler potatoes. 22. J. D. Holstein, Jr., $1.00 on the best bushel of Irish cobbler po tatoes. 23. Edgar Hart, $1.00 on the best 12 stalks of sugar cane. 24. J. H. Miller, $1.C0 on the best dozen ears of white seed corn. 25. Collett & Mitchell, $5.00 in merchandise on the finest hog. 26. J. R. Timmerman, $1.00 on the best bushel of wheat seed. 27. Jerome P. Timmerman, 4 8 pound sack of best dour for the best selected bushel of Irish potatoes.. .28. R. S. Loner, $1.00 for the 'best home raised ham. 29. Dr. J. S. Byrd, $1.50 on the best home raised bacon. 30. Rev. R. G. Shannonhouse, $1.00 on the best pen of chickens. 31. E. J. Norris $2.00 on the best sweet potato crop. 32. J. M. Paul 50c. best home made lard. 33. O. B. Anderson $1.00 on the best half bushel of velvet beans. 34 N. D. Robinson, Moss town ship, 50o. on the best display of corn on cob. 35. C. A. Griffin, $1.00 on the Lost linked sausage. 3G. R. D. Ripley, Trenton, $1. po on the best yield of corn on one acre. 37. J. A. Timmerman, $1.00 on the best bushel of wheat. 38. M. P. Wells, $1.00 on the best bushel of corn. 30. J. H. Allen, $1.00 best gal lon of Georgia cane syrup. 40. E. J. Mims, $1.00 on the largest crop of sweet potatoes. 41. W. L. Dunovant, $1.00 on the largest ear of corn. 42. Dunovant & Co,, $2.00 in merchandise on the finest corn. 43. Edgefield Mercantile Co., $5.00 on tho best production coru and cotton to the plow. 44. Whit Hailing, 25c. on the best half bushel velvet beans. 45. Stewart ?fe Kernaghan, $5. 00 in trade on the largest yield of norn per mule. 4(>. One $5 00 Durham Duplex razor on the largest yield of corn per mule-given by R. W. Gerala, Auerusta, Ga. 47. R. H. Parks, 50c. on the best bushel of corn, and 50c. on the finest pig. 48. W. B. Cogburn, $5.00 on Lhe best individual display of farm products. 49. C. J. Dennis $1.00 on the best pig. 50. W. W. Adams & Co., $5.00 m the best and largest variety of foodstuffs. 51. C. E. May, 47 pounds None Such flour on the best display of foodstuffs. 52. W. J. Duucan, $2.00 on the best half bushel of sweet potatoes. 53. P. O. Department, $5.00 on Lhe best agricultural display. 54. J. L. Addison, $1.00 on the best variety of garden produce. 55. C. M. Thomas, $1.00 on the best 12 ears of seed corn. 50. W. F. McMurrain, $2.00 on he best dozen stalks pop corn. 57. E. S. Johnson, $1.00 on best jushel of Irish potatoes. 58. J. C. Hughes, ?2.00 on the liest late crop tomatoes. 50. J. E. Minis, ?3.00 on the best sow and pigs, gross weight. GO. Dre? Tompkins and Marsh, $5.00 on the best agricultural dis play. 61. Mrs: B. E. Nicholson, ?1.00 on best cari peaches. 0-2. Mrs. B. L. Mims, ?1.00 on best (piart sweet pickle. 63. Mrs. Thoa. Rainsford, ?1.00 on best quart canned tomatoes. 64. Mrs. H. N. Greneker, 50c. on best quart canned blackberries. 65. Jones & Son, ?1.00 in mer chandise on best Rutubaga turnips. 66. L. Wigfall Cheatham, ?2.00 "for beajt production and most attrac tive exhibit of velvet beans.. 67. Daitch Bros., ?3.00 in trade on the best yield of corn per acre. G8. John P. Bones, ?1.00 on the best yield of com per acre. 60. W. T. Kinnaird, ?1.00 on best yield of corn per acre. 70. I). 1). Branson, 50c. on best yield of corn per acre. 71/ J. H. Paul, ?1.00 on best yield of com per acre. 72. J. T. Mims, Jr., ?1.00 on best yield of corn per acre. 73. E. H. Folk, ?1.00 on best peck of Spanish peanuts. 74. P. L. Cogbum, ?1.00 on best bushel of wheat. 75. Reynolds & Padgett, ?5.00 Stetson hat on best agricultural dis play. 76. Dorn & Mims, ?2.50 finest calf one year old. 77. M. D. Lyon, Jr.?2.50 on best canned fruit display. 78. S. M. Smith. ?2.50 on best bushel of sweet potatoes. 79. J. C. Sheppard ?5.00 for best yield on half acre sweet potatoes. 80. Smith-Marsh Co., ?2.50 on best onions. 81. W. F. Paul, 50c. on six finest tomatoes. 82. W. E. Lott, 1.00 on best selection of field peas and beans, at least four varieties. 83. B. B. Jones, 5.00 on b*sl variety' of field, garden and food products. 84. Rev. E. Pendleton Jones, 1.00 on corn and corn products. 85. J. ?. Holstein, 2.00 on best table peas. 86. J. H. Reol, 2.00 on best selection of corn. 87. S. B. Mays, 1.00 on best bushel sweet potatoes. 88. S. F. Logan, 24 lb. Snow flake flour on best yield of corn per acre. 89. 1.00 on best yield of corn per acre, H. H. Sanders. 90. John Rainsford, 2.00 on the best yield of corn per acre. 01. I. Mukashy, one pair of ladies or gent's 5.00 ?ihoes on best yield of corn per acre. 92. A. B. Broadwater, 1.00 on best yield of rice. 03. Capt. L. Y. Moore, 1.00 on best bushel sweet potatoes. 94. J. Rubenstein, $5.00 in trade for the best Irish potato crop. 95. J. A. Townsend, $2.00 for best 10 months old pig. 96. Wilson & Cantelou, $2.00 for best mule colt one year old; $2.50 for best horse colt one year old. 97. W. B. Cogburn, Jr., best yield of corn per acre 50 cents. ^ --* Remington-Piano, for which some c ingly low figure of only $270.00 per can oiler you this low club price. Tl ly reduced price. THE REMIMI This illustration shows style IS. ed at the same price. The pianos n oak. All Remington Pianos are m mond. Ind., in the largest and mi world. The pre-eminent quality in which is rich, smoothe, full, pure ai elastic, responds easily to every sha< Join this Remington Piano Gu! hundred are sold. I may not be s such an attractive price later. If \ old instrument, we will take it ott' making a liberal allowance on the p Remington. Installment terms can if desired. For full particulars, wri "THE GREENWOOD PIAH? ireenwocd, Reference; Thc Bank nf Greenwood, th wood County. 98. Wallace Prescott, 50 cents for best yield of corn per acre. 99. B. L. Holston, $2.50 for best mule colt one year old, and $2.50 for the best horse colt one year old. 100. J. B. Strother, $5.00 for the best mule colt. 101. J. H. Cantelou, $5.00 for the best 102. Dr. B. F. Jones, $5.00 for the finest single horse to buggy. 103. Jesse P. Timmerman, $1.00 for finest single horse to buggy. 104. George F. Mims, $2.00 on best yield of corn per acre. 105. Maj. T. J. Lyon, $1.00 on best home raised ham. 106. M. W. Hudgens, $2.50 on the best display of corn. 107. R. N. Broadwater, $2.50 for finest sample of long staple cotton. 108. L. G. Quarles, $1.00 on best display of peas. 109. B. E. Nicholson, $2.50 for best patch of collards. 110. J. D. May, $1.00 for the best yield of corn. 111. Mrs. Mamie Tillman, $1.50 for the best ]2 months old hog. 112. Mrs. J. D. Holstein, gi.50 for the best quilt. J S Hamey, E W Anderson, J H Cheatham, J W Shaw. New Farming Paper Is Distributed Free The new publication launched in Atlanta to serve as the official organ and expounder of the Job son System of Agriculture is probably one of the most inter esting four page sheets ever pub lished in connection with the im portant subject of farming. Be sides being full of valuable sug gestions and common sense dis cussions the paper has consider able that is more than ordinarily amusing. yj? The number just off the press contains articles on The Torrens System, the "Ten Command ments of Agriculture," Rules for Rotation, Jobson's Big Idea and many other interesting and in structive articles. Among the poems are: "Out in the Fields With God," "The Path the Calf Made," and Riser's celebrated "Man Behind the Plow." It also gives a great many valuable household hints, antedotes for poison and "First Aid to the In jured." - [ Copies of Common Sense Farm ing are being distributed free to all who call in person or apply to W. L. Dunovant, Special Jobson System Agent for Edgefield. 2^?? GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and g.?sses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. UCTQRY OH TH* OFFER The Remington is probably the most popular pi ano in America, al though it has not been thoroughly introdaced in South Carolina. These pianos are used in more than 400 univers i ties, colleges and schools and over 150,000 hornes in the United States. Club Pian In order to get the Remington Pi ano well introduc ed in South Caro lina, I will sell to 100 customers the lealers get'S400.00, at the astonish instrument. Until 100 are sold, I ley will go rapidly at this extreme My rSS PMH0S There are three other styles offer re finished in either mahogany or ule by the Starr Piano Co., R'ich ast complete piano plant in the all Star-made pianos is the tone, id brilliant. The touch is light and Je of emotion of the performer. ) before one ible to oller rou have an your hands rice of a New . be secured te MAN" ? Sa Ol c oldest and strongest beak in Green 1 .. 1 .. "j"wm JJ