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Office No 61 Residence, No. 17. Wednesday, July 25 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Mr. E. J. Monday has purchased a new model Ford car. Mr. Edgar Strother is at home from Philadelphia to spend several weeks. Miss Julia Folk has as. her guest this week Miss Susie Herndon, of Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Jacob S. Smith has returned from Washington to spend some time at his home. Miss Lauree Martin of McCorm ick, is the guest of Misses Annie and Justine Cantelou. Miss Fannie Sewell of Augusta came up yesterday to visit relatives in Edgefield and vicinity. Miss Lallie Peak has returned from a trip to Anderson where she has been visiting relatives. Judge J. W. DeVore and Mr. O B. Anderson are in Saluda this week for the summer term of court. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ready and Mrs. John Mobley of Johnston were among the visitors in Edgefield Friday. The big clearance sale at Ruben stein's store continues. He an nounces some additional bargains this week. Mrs. John Fitzmaurice and Miss Katherine Fitzmaurice of Columbia are spending some time with Mrs. James S. Byrd. Mrs. C. J. Dennis, Miss Jennie Pattison, Miss Lillian Pattison and Miss Lillian Smith motored to Augusta Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Prescott of Red Hill were visitors in Edgefield Tuesdav. spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. L. T. May, Mr. Orlando Sheppard spent Wednesday and Thursday in Green wood on business connected with the Connie Maxwell Orphanage. The Corner Store is offering some specials this week that should be of especial interest to the ladies. Read the advertisement of this popular store. Prof.P. P. Burns has arrived from Birmingham to spend sometime in Edgefield, having joined Mrs. Burns who preceded him to Edgefield several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. M. Schroder are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Schroder. They made the trip from Savannah in their large Hudson car. Miss Eliza McCullough has ar rived from Newberry to spend a week with Miss Mellie Russell and from here she will go to Savannah to visit Mrs. Spann Barr. Messrs. Daitch Bros. announce , that every department of their store is well supplied with hot weather merchandise and that they can sup ply the needs of their patrons at very reasonable prices. Rev. A. L. Gunter went to Sa vannah Saturday afternoon and spent Sunday with his brother who will sail in a few days for military duty in France. Mr. Gunter re turned to Edgefield Monday. Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Edwards have as their guests this week Dr. Ed wards' mother, Mrs. John G- Ed wards of Abbeville and sister, Mrs. Brice Mills of Augusta, and Miss Elizabeth Gambrell of Abbeville. Hon. N. G. Evans will leave to day for Macon to spend several days with Mrs. Evans and Master George, and will go to Americus, Ga., early next week to make an address on the work of the Counsel of Defense. Three good men have announced their candidacy in The Advertiser for public cotton weigher for John ston, two weighers being elected instead of one. Mr. E- F. Thrail kill and Mr. W. S. Clark announc ed their candidacy last week and Mr. H. W. Dobey announces this week. The young men who have volun teered will leave to-day to join their respective companies. Mr. W. D. All n and Mr. Edgar Hart have en listed with the Governor's Guards, Mr. W. F. Manson with the Ma chine Gun Company, Mr. P. B. Wise with the Darlington Guards and Mr. A. S. Tompkins, Jr., with the Headquarters Company. Miss Mamie Sill of Camden is the guest of Miss Bessie Parker. She has been warmly welcomed bj her Edgefield friends, having: great ly endeared herself to many of our people when she taught in the graded school. The Mukasby Bargain House is advertising a bargain sale of 10 days, commencing next Saturday. Read the attractive advertisement in this week's issue of The Adver tiser. Some very low prices will be made during this sale. Corn has reached a record-break insr price on the Edgefield market, retailing for $2.65 per bushel, cash on the spot. That sounds like old time credit prices that were killing. There's no telling what the time price is now. A congenial party will motor to Glenn Springs this morning for a stay of Ten days or two weeks, be ins: composed of Mr. W. H. Bar ling and Miss Eileen Harling, Mr. J. H. Reel and Miss Lucile Reel, Mr. J. P. Ouzts and Miss Edith Ouzts. The Advertiser is indebted to Mr. John S. Derrick, tbe champion watermelon grower of the county, for the largest melon we have seen this season. Mr. Derrick brought a load of very fine melons to Eden field Saturday and they were soon sold at good prices. Mr. Diomede Holl?n g s w orth went to Columbia last week and en listed for service in the navy. His physical examination was perfect and after being received he was ordered to return home and hold himself in readiness for an official call which is likelv to come any day. Saturday afternoon Hon. X. 6. Evans, who is at the head of the Council of Defense work in this county, accepted an invitation to address the colored Sunday school convention which was held at Mace donia church. The colored people are giving full co-operation when? ever an appeal is made to them. They responded well to the food preparedness call. Delightful Reunion. Mrs. J. Rufus Dorn of Celestia, Mrs. J. T. Ouzts of Elmwood and Mrs. W. J. Gaines of Trenton will be guests of Mrs. J. L. Mims to day, having been invited to see Mrs. H. Q. Adams. All of these ladies were very closely associated in their girlhood and their passing the day together, after some of them have been separated for nearly 40 years, will be exceedingly pleasant. Has Already Volunteered. Mr. R. G. M. Dunovant, better known to his Edgefield friends as Gill Dunovant, has been drafted for service, being among the top of the list. At the time of his registra tion Mr. Dunovant was at the Og lethorpe camp, having volunteered his services while a student of Wof ford college. He completed his course at Wofford and his diploma has been issued since he went to Oglethorpe at the time Capt. Col lett went. , No Official Report. Up io this time, Wednesday morning, the local exemption board has not received un official report of the drafting which took place in Washington Friday. This report is expected on every mail. As soon as it arrives the local board will make the lists required in the regu lations and will then notify those who will be first called to report to Edgefield for physical examination, which will be held at the office of Drs. Tompkins & Marsh. Not Boll Weevil. During the past week farmers along the "Plank" road leading from Trenton to Augusta have been alarmed over the appearance of an insect which has damaged cotton on some farms considerably. As it attacked the small forms and in ap pearance resembles the pesky weev il, a great many persons felt confi dent that the weevil had arrived a year or two in advance of the sche dule time. However, one of the little unwelcome creatures was sent to Clemson College and an examin ation made by an expert who stated that it was not the boll weevil. When this information was flashed over the wires to Trenton it brought relief to scores of farmers who were in great suspense. While the weev il is not here yet, it is coming and the experience of some farmers of a few days ago should be of profit to all of us. When the weevil does come farmers will be better off if they are prepared for its coming by having other crops besides cotton to fall back upon. District Exemption Board. Two district exemption boards bave been appointed, the board for the Western Judicial district being composed of Marion J. Davis of Newberry, J. W. Gaston of Spar tanburg, Dr. E. A. Hines of Seneca, J. E. McDonald of Winnsboro and A. Foster McKissick of Green wood. The district exemption board bas exclusive original juris diction in passing upon occupation al exemptions, including agricul ture. The district boards also passes upon appeals from the local boards in the Western district. Sale and Dinner a Success. The ladies who compose the Edgefield chapter, D. A. R., were very successful with the rummage sale which was conducted in the vacant store under the opera house Saturday. They also served din ner fr^di one to three that was> fit for a king (too good for the Kaiser) which was sold for only 40 cents. As an evidence that the patriotic ladies were well patronized the sum of ?30.00 was realized. This money will be used to purchase material for making needed articles for our sailor boys on the battleship of South Carolina. A worthier cause can not be engaged in at this time. Well Deserved Promotion. Mr. Robert Long has resigned as cashier and bookkeeper of the Addi son Mills and has accepted a better position with the Johnston Oil Mill, the change to take effect about the first of August. Mr. Long came to Edgefield several years ago prac tically without experience in office work and accepted a position with the Beaver Dam mill. When the property changed hands he was re tained and has made good in every place he bas filled in the office. While we rejoice in his promo tion, yet it is with profound regret that Edgefield has to give up Mr. and Mrs. Long. The acceptance of the new position makes necessary his removal to Johnston. Sunbeam Mission Study Class Meet. The little Sunbeam boys and girte met on the lawn of Mrs. J. L, Miras to enjoy their weekly Mission Study class. The story of the afternoon, The Land of the Golden Man, was told by Mrs. Mamie N. Till man. The story of thc growth ol chocolate was told, South Carolina being the subject for the afternoon. sunday school cards were tied with red ribbon to be sent to thc children of Brazil. Four races were run by the dif ferent ages of children. Sunflowers painted by Miss Gladys Lyon tc represent people were given as prizes to the winners, then air:th{ children guessed for the prize, a picture painted by Miss Gladys Lyon. This was won by Miss Marion Hudgens. Peaches and watermelons were terved at the conclusion of the meeting. All of the Sunbeams will meet again with Miss Lillian Pat terson for their next mission study class. Miss Ida Folk Entertains. Miss Ida Folk was hostess on last Friday evening at a delightful promenade party. There was a large number of young people pre sent. The out of town guests were Miss Ruth Cain, her visitor, Miss Ida Dwight and Mr. Frank Cain, also Mr. Powell Harrison and Dr. Stone of Johnston,and Mr. William Gaines of Trenton, and Mr. Dun can. The weather was very pleasant and cool. Progressive conversa tion was the principal feature of amusement. Music was furnished by the guests. There were fourteen conversations and the guests prom endaded don the walks or drank the delicious punch served by Misses Eloise Hart and Francis Jones. Peach ice cream and two kinds of cake were served to the guests. At about twelve everyone left to meet again at another party. A guest. Casey had dropped in for a visit on Callahan, and during the course of his stay observed that Miss Cal lahan spoke several times of a chaf ing dish party she had attended the evening before. Now Casey agreed with Callahan that the latter's daughter was put ting on entirely |too many airs, so, with a view to disconcerting her, he suddenly asked: "An' phwat the devil is a chaf ing dish?" "Chating dish, Casey," said Cal lahan, with a sly wink at his visi tor, "a chafing dish ie a fryin' pan that's got into society!"-Jack o' Lantern. Ten Days' ON ALL ummer Merchandise All Men's P-B Suits, value $10.00. sale price .... All Men's P-B Suits, value $8.00, sale price .... All Meir s P-B Suits, value 6.50, sale price .... Men's Panama Hats, value 5.00, sale price .... Men's Straw Hats, valued from $2.00 to $3.00, sale price Men's Sport Shirts, value $1.00 to $2.00, sale price Men's Sport Shirts, value 75 cents, sale price .... Men's Underwear, value 35 cents, sale pri?e .... Men's Union Suits, value 75 cents, sale price .... WHITE OXFORDS Men's White Oxfords, value $2.00, sale price.$1.39 Men's White Oxfords, value 2.50, sale price.1.59 Men's White Oxfords, value 3.00, sale price.1.98 All Ladies' White Oxfords, during this sale, will be sold at a great sacrifice price LADIES' WAISTS All Ladies' Waists, value 75 cents, sale price All Ladies' Waists, value $1.25, sale price 49c. 98c. I WHITE SKIRTS All Ladies' Skirts, value $1.25, sale price All Ladies' Skirts, value 1.75, sale price All Ladies' Skirts, value 2.25, sale price . ... We have a few Ladies' Sport suits on hand at a reduced price. $ .59 1.25 1.75 SUMMER GOODS We have Voiles, Flaxons, Muslins, Wash Silks and Linens that we will sell at a great reductions. Remember the prices mentioned above are less than manufacturer's I cost, and it will. Sale Begins Saturday, July 28, Continuing Until August 7 Mukashy Bargain House Next Door to Dunovant & Co. Edgefield, South Carolina Abbeville-Greenwood Mu tual Insurance Associ ation. Organized 1892. Property Insured $2,500,000. WRITE OR CALL on the un dersigned for any information you may desire about our plan of insur ance. We insure your property against destruction by FIRE, WINDSTORM or LIGHT NING and do so cheaper than any Com pany in existence. Remember, we are prepared to prove to yon that ours is the safest and cheapest plan of insurance known. Our Association is now licensed to write Insurance in the counties of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCor mick, Laurens and Edgefield. The officers are: Gen. J. Fraser Lyon, President, Columbia, S. C. J. R. B'ake, Gen. Agt., Secy. & Treas., Greenwood, S. C. DIRECTORS. A. O. Grant, Mt. Carmel, S. C. J. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. C. Jno. H. Childs", Bradley, S. C. A. W. Youngblood, Hodges, S. C. S. P. Morrab, Willington, S. C. L.N. Chamberlain, McCormick, S.C. R. H. Nicholson, Edgefield, S. C. F.L.Timmerman, Pln't. Lane, S. C. J. C. Martin, Princeton, S. C. W. H. Wharton, Waterloo, S. C. J. R. BLAKE, Gen. Agt. Greenwood, S. C. Jan. 1st, 1917. HAIL: Protection against Hail damage to crops can now be had by a policy in the HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., through E. J. Norris Agent. See or phone Mr. Norris. How To Give Quinine To Children. FEBRILINE is the trade-mnrk name given 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 ringing im the head. Try it the Jezt time you need Quinine for any pur npse. Ask ior 2*ounce original package. The Brae FEBRILINE is blown io bottle. 25 ceats. Notice to Creditors. All persons indebted to the estate of Mrs. M. A. Houston, deceased will make payment to the under signed at once, and all persons hold ing claims against the said estate will present them properly attested' to the undersigned for payment. W. C. Derrick, Administrator. DR J. S. BYRD, Dental Surgeon OFFICE OVER POSTOFFICE Residence 'Phone 17-R. Office 3. SELECTRIC ^eSTTERS -mr; KT:ST FOR BILIOUSNESS AND KIDNEYS WANTED WANTED. Men and half-grown boys, white and colored; Carpenters, Mechanics,. Laborers, etc. 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. FoYsALR I desire to notify the people of Edgefield and vicinity who have stock to feed that I have a supply of meal and hulls on hand. Have hulls in sacks or in bulk. J. G. Alford. reed Filfk -then come ?nio your Rome pILTH MEANS DISEASE and flies aro born in filth, feed on filth and carry filth with them wherever they alight. Flies hatching today in an outhouse, stableyrri or in 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. Eats Filth and Destroys the Fly Eggs Tbi3 wonderful Lye eats up filth aad leaves absolutely nothing for flies to feed on or breed in. Just sprinkle it once or twice a week in the privy or outhouse. It does the work. Encourage your neighbor to clean his out-house also, because what's good for yours is good for his. RED DEVIL LYE is also simply wonderful for making soap, con ditioning hogs, and for making compost for 'fertilizer. RED DEVIL LYE is sold by all grocers. Demand 10c cans. One dime can contains more than two nickel cans. Send Postal For Frets Booklei. WM. SCHIELD MFG. CO., 615 N. 2nd St., ST. LOUIS, MO.