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Office No 61 Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, July 18 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Mr. Frank Cain is visiting his sis ter, Mrs. E. S. Rives. Mies Royal Peak is visiting her sister, Mrs. Otis M obley, in Heath Springs. Miss Minnie Bowie of Due West is here visiting her sister, Mrs. J. A. Townsend. Dr. F. W. P. Butler came over from Columbia and spent Monday and Tuesday in Edgefield. Mrs. L. J. Blakely left Monday for Greeley ville to visit her Bister, Mrs. W. S. Boyd. Mrs. Israel Mukasby went to Hot Springs, N. C., Saturday to 6pend some time. Miss Justine Cantelou is in Mc Cormick visiting relatives and friends. Miss Grace Dobson has returned from Augusta where she has been visiting friends and relatives. Miss Hortense Woodson left) Edgefield Saturday morning fora week's stay in Augusta. Mr. William Carlwile of Augusta bas been a visitor in the- home of his niece, Mrs. R. A. Marsh. Miss Elizabeth Bussey has been a j guest of Misses June and Elizabeth Rainsford. Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Dorn of the Clark's Hill-Red Oak Grove section motored to Edgefield Sunday. Miss Ella Belle Scurry has been spending the past week in Water loo with relatives, Mrs. T. A. Hightower bas been spending the past week in Spartan burg with relatives. Mr. Charles Cannon of Conyers, Ga., is here visiting his sistor, Mrs. A. H. Corley. Miss Annie Mae Tiramons of Winterseat is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. Beauregard Timraons. Edgefield will send a delegation this morning to the Baptist Sun day School convention which will be in session to-day and to-morrow at Bethany. Preaching this Sunday morning in the Edgefield Presbyterian church But no service at Trenton or John ston. Dr. Beverly Epes who was ap pointed dental surgeon for the first regiment sometime ago came to Edgefield to spend Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Alonzo Rigby of Spartanbnrg spent the week-end with Mrs. Manly DeL'>aeh and Mrs. A. B. Broadwater, Mrs. Rigby's aunts. Mrs. D. T. Mathis carried Misses Marie and Mattie Sue Holston home Thursday for a visit at Collier's, and they returned to Edgefield Tuesday. Mr. Norwood Cleveland arrived from Greenville in his car yester day afternoon to spend several days in Edgefield. Miss Edith Ouzts has returned from a very pleasant visit to her uncle, Col. R. B. Watson, and other relatives at Ridge Spring. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Day, Jr., of Trenton, have been in Edgefield at tending the revival services at the Methodist church. Mr. M. M. Paul, accompanied by his bride, has come over from Co lumbia to visit his mother, Mrs. Zillah Paul. Miss Annie Cantelou is visiting friends in Sumter and will spend some time at Wrightsville Beach before returning to Edgefield. Miss Mae Tompkins is visiting friends in Darlington, having made the journey to the Pee Dee section in her new car. Miss Janie Minnick has been visiting Mrs. Beauregard Tim mons and little Jeanette Timraons has re turned to Miss Minnick's home with her. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Callison of Lexington spent the early part of the week in Edgefield with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reel. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Miller spent several days last week in Edgefield visiting Mrs. Ida F. Sheppard, Mrs. Miller'9 mother. Mr. W. L. Dunovant, Jr., is j i ng forward with the work of ere ing his attractive cottage on the 1 between the horne of his parei and the home of Mrs. L. H. Fol Mr. R. T. Hill wili "bre ground" in a few days for his ni residence on the lot adjoining t home of Mr. and Mrs. ?. L. Dur vant. Mr. John Mealing and bis Fo were in town Monday. While he our good friend called at The A rertiser office and swapped a f< with us. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Logan w go to Glenn Springs this mornii in their car and after spending days they will motor to Wilmin ton, N. C. The Corner Store is offering ti ladies some big values in skirts a: waists. Read what is said in tr popular store's attractive advert?s ment this week. The Advertiser's veteran compo itor, Mr. Russell, is in more than peck of trouble. The storm Tue day played havoc with his fru , trees and "blowed'' his pig out < ! the pen. Mr. John Marshall of Greenville Mr. and Mrs. Chester Goodyear, Ji Marion Goodyear, and Robert Goo< year, motored over and spent Sur day in Edgegeffeld with Mr. an Mrs. P. M. Feltham. Mr. and Mrs. M. A.' Carpenter c Gastonia, N. C., have been spen( ing the past week with Mn*. T. G Smith and other relatives. Mi Carpenter accompanied Mr. J. ? Smith to Edgefield Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Barton of Anderso spent the week-end here with he aunt, Mrs. J. W, Peak, and Mis Lallie Peak 'returned with her t Anderson Monday to remain ; week. Mr. William Thurmond, Jr. underwent an operation for appendi citis at a hospital in Columbia Fri day. From the time he rallie* from the operation he has steadil; improved. Mr. Claude Lyon is here spendin? several days with his parents befor leaving the latter part of rtie weel for Greenville to enlist for militar service, having Oeeu assigned to th band of one of the South Carolin regiments. . Misses Sophie and Marie Abne; left Saturday for Savannah to speni some time with their niece, Mrs Anson J. Ives. They will be great ly missed by their Buncombe friend: and neighbors, Mr. J. M. Miner, the Old War Horse, who is known and reverei throughout the length and breadtl of the county, came down Friday and passed the day with Mr. II. (> Adams. They were rollicking boy: together in the Limestone section. As proof of the statement tba any old thiner can be sold now at : good price, we call attention to ar advertisement in an exchange ir which *8.uu per hundred is offeree for dry Jimpson-weed leaves. It't a good opportunity to rid yom place of a nuisance and receive paj for your efforts. Mr. S. T. Williams was in Edge field Monday and stated to The Ad vertiser's representative that he if planning to go to Hot Springs, Arie, early in August and desires point one to make the journey with him, Anyone contemplating visiting Hoi Springs should communicate witt Mr. Williams. Miss Lillie Holston entertained s number of her friends Tuesday evening from eight to ten in honoi of her cousins, Misses Leila and Thelma Parks, of Parksville. Soon after all of the little guests arrived they engaged in popular games and contests that proved to be very ex citing. At the close of the diver sion of this kind peach ice cream and two kinds uf cake were served. Attention is directed to the ad vertisement of Briscoe touring care by Mr. H. Earnest Quarles in thii issue. In no other car on the mar ket does a man come nearer getting full value for his money than the Briscoe. It is reasonable in price , and construoted of material that has the wearing quality. The Briscoe ? has a splendid record for economic power. In a recent test of 172 miles the Briscoe averaged 27 1-3 miles to the gallen of gasoline. LOST: On Sunday onChuch St., between Addison Avenue and Main St., Non skid Auto tire with grey and black surface, size 3^x30. Practically new. Reward if return ed to E. S. Rives. D. A. R. Meeting. The July meeting of the D. A. R. was held at the home of Mrs. B. E. Nicholson on Tuesday afternoon of last week. The main feature of the occasion was the knitting of mittens a number of which were brought in finished. Plans were laid for the rummage sale to take place on Saturday July 21. At the close of the business ses sion, Mrs. Nicholson . served de 1 icio us ice-cream and two kinds of cake. Rubenstein's Bargain Sale. Mr. J. Rubenstein announces his annual July sale this week in a full page advertisement. He has re duced the price very low on many lines in order to close them out. At this season of the year when the supply of cash in the family purse is running low many will seize the bargains that Mr. Rubenstein is offering. Read what he says about his merchandise and the special prices he is offering. He will make good every statement in the adver tisement, both as to price and quali ty of goods. Meetings Saturday and Sunday. The Advertiser has been request ed to announce that Rev. W. L. Langston, field agent of the State mission board, will meet the mem bers of the following churches at the time named: Antioch, Saturday morning at ll o'clock; Rehoboth, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock; Republican, Sunday morning at ll o'clock; Red Hill, Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Langston requests also that a joint meeting be held at Red Hill church Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Those who read this notice are requested to tell others of these conferences or services. Very Satisfactory Settlement. Other counties may haye short ages and sundry financial troubles but Edgefield does not belong in that class. This county bas a corps | r of officials who are the peers of ans in the country. Comptroller Gen eral Carlton W- Sawyer came over yesterday from Columbia and made J the annual settlement Vith Eds:e field's treasurer and auditor, find- ] ing both offices in the best possible , condition, the records of both bal- i ancing to the cent. The people feel perfectly satisfied when they i put such men as James T. Miras i and J. Ransom Timmerman in of- ? fice, knowing that they are honest, i faithful and capable. Will Close This Morning. The Methodist revival services that have been conducted for the past ten day9 will close with this , morning's service. Twice each day, lu in the forenoon and 8:30 ( in the evening, Mr. Turnipseed has preached very earnest irospel ser- ( mons which have been yery help ful to those who have heard him. Mr. Turnipseed has an attractive manner of delivering his messages, one which attracts and inspires peo- J pie instead of driving them from him. This very earnest laborer in the Lord's vineyard impresses one with his entire consecration to his life work and from the rich expe riences of his own heart he leads and instructs others. Many persons here have been greatly blessed by his coming among us. Union Meeting. The Union Meeting of the third division will meet with the Parks ville church on July 28-29. ll a. m. T'evotioiial by modera tor. 11:30. Enrollment of delegates with reports. Queries: * 1 The importance of church unity among God's people? J. M. Bussey, Jno. G. McKie. 2 Should christians follow with strickness God's ordinances? T. G. Talbert, S. T. Adams. 12:30, Adjournment for dinner. 3 Why we should worship God exclusively? W. G. Blackwell, G. W. Bussey, Jr. 4 Why we should we avoid the appearance of avil? J. P. Nixon, J. C. Harveley. Sunday Morning. Sunday school in usual order. 11-30, Missionary sermon by Rev. J. F, Warren. 12:30, Adjournment for dinner. 5, How can we attract the atten tion of children to religion? S. T. Adams, Dr. W. G. Blackwell. Song service, and talk on Sunday school work by volunteers. W. E. Bunch, For Committee. SUGKLEN'S ,STMEOW|-Y Union Meeting. The onion meeting of the F Div?ion of the Edgefield Bap Association will meet with the ( jal church on the 28 and 29 of t month. Devotional service conducted the Moderator. Enrollment of delegates and ports from the churches 1st. Subject: What are some the evidences of regeneration? R. Allen, Rev. C. G. Wells. 2nd. Subject: When any me ber of the Baptist church refu JO partaKe of the Lord's supp thould the church let it pass 1 noticed?-J. M. Bell, O. Sheppa: Rev. H. B. White. 3rd. Snbject: What additic jr advantage, are good churches meir respective communities; vie >d from any stand point?-B. Talbert, E. J. Mims, Rev. W. Smith. 4th. Subject: What part of th< income should Christians give Hissions, and other benevolent c ?ects-W. T. Eutler, W. B. Co jurn, Dr. ?. P. Jones. Sunday, A. M., Devotional ?x< ise led by S. N. Timmerman. Missionary sermon by Rev. 3. Wells or Rev. H. B. White. Afternoon, subjec t : Sunda Schools. A: What is the duty of churc ?S and pastors to respectiye Sundi Schools? B: Should teachers and pupi jonfine themselves in teaching, r siting absolutely in the questions I ;ound in the Quarterlies? C: If not, how should they pr seed?-Rev. H. B. White, Rev. V R. Smith, Dr. E. P. Jones. P. B. Lanham, For Committee. Sheriff's Sale at John ston. State of South Carolina, County of Edgetield, Court of Common Pleas. The Bank of Johnston-Plaintiff Against-W. C. Stone-Defen dant. Notice of Sale of Automobiles: Pursuant to the decree of th rion. J. W. DeVore, presidin ludge, July term 1917,1 will se] it Johnston S. C., in front of Th Bank of Johnston, at Johnston, ii ?aid County and State, on the 24tl dav of the present month, at tb< bour of eleven o'clock a. m., o said day, three Automobiles o Touring Cars, that are describee in a mortgage given by thc abov< named defendant to the abovi named plaintiff on the 23rd day o November 1910, as follows: 1st. One 6 Cylinder Touring Oakland Car Model No. 32. 2nd. One 0 Cylinder Touring Oakland Car Model No. 32. 3rd. One 4 Cylinder Roadste: Oakland Car Model No. 10-11. . Terms of Sale Cash: If terms o: sale are not complied with withii one hour after such sale, I will re sell the property at the same plac? on the same day, at the risk of the former purchaser. W. R. S WE AR INGEN, Sheriff E. C. July 10 1917. CITATION State of South Carolina / Court ol County of Edgetield. \ C om tn ot Pleas. W. M. Rowland. Plaintiff; vs. Lucj Philpot, Defendant. Notice to Creditors to file anti prove claims. All persons having claims againsl the Estate of Charita Philpot, Jr., will please take notice that they art required by Order of Court in above cause to tile and prove same before me on or before the 1st day ol October next, ( 191V), or tbeirclaims will be forever barred thereafter ae provided in said Decree, as to any and all funds now in my hands as Master in re the above stated cause. J. H. Cantelou, Master for Edgetield County. Dated July 13, 1917. WA?TT^IVASTEI). Men and half-grown boys, white and colored; Carpenters, Mechanics, Laborers, ei.e. Steady work, good wages and free house rent. Pay roll weekly in cash. Railroad fare refunded if work one week. WRITE or COME to see us. Columbia Clay Company, Columbia, S. C. DR J.S. BYRD, Dental Surgeon OFFICE OVER POSTOFFICE Residence 'Phone 17-R. Office 3. A lawyer tells of a newly quali fied judge in one of the towns of the South who was trying one of his first criminal cases. The prisoner was an old negro charged with robbing a ben coop. He had boen in court bet?re on a similar charge and was then acquitted. "Well, Henry," observed the judge, I see you're in trouble again.'' "Yessub," replied the negro, tbe last time, Jedge, you will recollect, you was my'lawyer." "Where is your lawyer this time?" "I ain't got no lawyer this time," said Henrv. "I'se going to tell the truth."-Denver Newp. FOR SALE: A second-hand Ford car in good condition at a low price. Call and see it. Wilson & Cantelou. "Speaking of marriage," remark ed one of the women guests, **I I could never quite understand one of the Biblical references to it." "To which one do you particular ly refer, Mrs. Jones?" asked an other of the guests* "About marrying in heaven,"' answered Mrs. Jones, thoughtfully. Why do you euppose there is no marrying or giving in marriage in htaven?" "That's an easy one!" promptly chipped in a sarcastic matron. "I don't suppose there is a man in the place."-Los Angeles Times. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieve? pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, flJXf Junk of all Kinds The Carolina Metal Co. is buying junk of all kinds, scrap iron, brass, rubber, etc., paying the highest prices. See the local manager at Daiteh Brothers Store Next Door to Farmers Bank li Flies Breed Fittk -then corns info your Kome pILTH MEANS DISEASE and flies are born in filth, feed on filth and carry filth with thom wherever they alight Flies hatching today in an outhouse, Btabloyard or ia garbage, may bring distress to your family later on in the summer. They may bring typhoid fever, summer complaint, consumption, malaria, or perhaps infantile paralysis. The fly is almost the exclusive conveyor of diarrhoea and dysentery among children and babies. 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