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In Loving Remembrance of fVL 3. J. R. Hammond. On August 28th, the death Angel visited the home of Mr. J. R. Ham mond, who lives near Colliers, and took from him his beloved compan ion and transplanted her into the beautiful city of God, where she will be with God and the Holy An. gels to await the home coming of her loved ones. She was a sweet Christian worn au, and all who knew her loved her. To the very last, she had such a Christ-like spirit. Fom the life she lived, we know where this dear one is, and we who loved her company here, should so live that when sickness and conflicts are passed we can meet her where there will be no sickness, no Bor row, no more partrng, nor tears. No mere will her sweet voice be heard at home, for she has left a vacant place there in our hearts that never can be tilled. We will miss her coming foot steps, we'll miss her everywhere, home will not be what it used to be since this dear mother and wife has passed away. "One precious to our hearts has gone, a voice we loved is still." But our hearts should be eased of pain when we think of what an in spiration her life has been. With tenderest care she has guided her little one's toddling feet from in fancy to manhood and womanhood. Oh! how hard it is to realize that -she has passed into the spirit land. Teach us, Heavenly Father to say, "Thy Will Be Done,'' for we know that into each life some rain must fall. May God bless and comfort the ones that mourn her death. Dear Julia, our friend, From this life of toil has gone; And now is with the Angels On yonder golden shore. ?Our hearts are sad and lonely, And our eyes dimmed with tears, As we think of you, dear Julia, And see your vacant chair. Dear Julia, we will miss you; Miss your coming footsteps, And miss you in our Sunday School; And we'll miss your smiling cheek. We loved you dearly, Julia, , But the Angels loved you more; And in that land of peace and rest, We'll think of you ever more Farewell, then, dear Julia, Our loss is Heaven's gain; And when our pilgrimage is ended, We'll meet in Heaven again. The Thornwell Orphanage. The Thornwell Orphanage loca ted at Clinton, S. C., is the name of the Home for Orphans under the care of the Presbyterian churches in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. It has thirty-tive teachers and matrons for its twenty-four de partments and cottage homes, in which are sheltered above three hundred orphans. The Home re ceives children from any part of the Union, and from any denomination. During July and August eighty two applications were received, of whom only nineteen could be ac cepted. Above two hundred are on the waiting list. These are all sup -ported by the generosity of the Pres byterian public. We hope the friends of the school will do as all the other Orphan Homes are expect ing, observe Orphan Work Day on the 13th of October. The observ ance consists in sending your day's wages for that day to the Institu tion you favor. The Thornwell Home has tilled up every vacancy, notwithstanding the War and high prices and will shortly erect anoth er cottage. The pupils of the Home have the best of schooling and manual training and are very care fully taught. None but orphans are received. Contributions should be sent to Rev. J. B. Branch Clin ton, S. C, The life of the Institu tion has been forty-two years in which time more than a thousand boys and girls have been made into useful and educated citizens. Wood's Seeds Rosen Rye The most vigorous grow ing and productive of Seed Ryes. Stools out better, su perior quality of grain, and destined, in our opinion, to take the place of all other Rye. Wood's Fall Catalog Gives full description and informa tion, and also tells about the best SEED WHEAT, OATS, RYE, and Other Seeds for Pall Sowing. ....... Write for Catalog and prices of any Seeds required. T. W. WOOD ? SONS, SEEDSMEN, - Richmoad, Va. JOHNSTON LETTER. (Continued from First Page.) Mrs. Joseph Cox. In beginning the meeting, the Pres. Mrs. Edwin Mobley made a very happy talk, and in ending asked the co-operation of each member as she began as the new President. Following all business, the music al program was enjoyed. Current events, were interestingly given by Mrs. W. J. Hatcher, papei-"Art "of Singing in 17th Century".-Miss Zena Payne. It was at this period that solo singing became the first idea of the opera, and many other important steps. Three of the chief 17th century singers were told of by Mrs. Ourzs, Miss Clara Sawyer and Miss Harms. Mrs. C. P. Corn gave a vocal selection by Tosti, and two piano selections by Mrs. Hoyt and Miss Gladys Sawyer. The hostess served a tempting Salad course, Mesdames John Mobley and Frank Bland assisting her. Mrs. Eugene McAlpine, of Harts ville, is a guest in the home of her father, Dr. S. G. Mobley. Mrs. P. B. Waters spent the first of the week at Greenville, on a visit to her daughter, Miss Bettie Waters, a student at G. W. C. Mr. Albert Dozier and Miss Sallie Dozier were both quite sick during the past week. Mrs. Maggie Hill visited in the home of Mrs. Willie Tompkins, during last week. The County Inter-denominational Sunday School Convention met here on last Tuesday in the Methodist church. The meeting was a very good one and every talk was greatly enjoyed. It was regretted that so few dele gates attended. Mr. George Scott, of Philippi church presided, and Mrs. Walter Smith, of Harmony, was seen ttry. The chief address was by Miss Milwee Davis, and every Sunday School worker should have heard her. The first meeting of the Emily Geiger chapter, D. A. R. was helJ with Mrs. M. R. Wright, the New Regent, Mrs. S. G. Mobley having succeed the retiring Regent Mrs. M. T. Turner. There were several matters of business disposed of that had arisen during the summer months. The patriotic work was discussed, during the summer, the chapter members having been busy along this line of work, and the committee to decide upon the definite patriotic work of the coming year is Mes dames J. Neil Lott, E. R. Mobley and O. D. Black. The chapter has ?10 set aside (lo aid in whatever is undertaken, The year book committee was given a rising vote of thanks for having gotten out such splendid and interesting books; at no cost to the chapter. The ?15 thus saved was voted to be used in patriotic work. The year book committee is, chair man. Mrs. O. D. Black, Mrs. M. R. Wright, Mrs. F. M. Boyd. The chapter was glad to learn of an honor that had come to it, this being conferred on one of its members, Mrs. T. Turner. A communication was read from the Rec. Sec. General, Mrs. Crowell to Mrs. Turner, telling her that she had been appointed, by the Pres. General, Mrs. Guernsey, a member of the General Reciprocity Com" raittee. This General committee is com posed of state chairman of Recipro city, Mrs. Turner having already been appointed state chairmen of Reciprocity for South Carolina. This will be delightful to the chapter to have this Bureau of In formation located here and will no doubt be a source of help, as well as honor now. The first papers were deposited in this state Bureau by this chapter. Following all business a literary program was enjoyed, Miss Mallie Waters giving a splendid paper. Current was events were given by Miss Marion Mobley. The hostess assisted by Mrs. P. Y. Keesee, served a tempting Salad coarse with iced tea. WANTED: White man to work on farm, married man preferred. Write care of P. O. Box 174, Edge field, S. C. Have just received the new Fall Model Wool Sweaters, a very smart High Class Sweater in Military style with knitted collars and cuff and belt colors, Green, Purple, Copper, and Red. I Mukashy's Bargain House. We have a nice line of Walton Shoes for Girls and Boys, the very thing for School and Dress, I Mukashy's Bargain House. JOHN B. JOBSON of Georgia, the man whose remark ably practical invention, it is said, will enrich the farmers of the coun try by untold millions. An Interesting Character John B. Jobson, the inventor of the remarkable plow which bears his name, and expounder o? progressive theories of soil tillage, is one of the most interesting characters in Geor-1 gia. He is even more remarkable tban anything he has yet produced, for his gritty struggle for over fifty years to realize the big dream of his life marks him as a man of unusual tenacity of purpose and unswerving faith in the soundness of his own judgment. Born in Houston cpunty, Georgia, sixty-six years ago, John B. Jobson was brought up to know the value of honest toil. When nineteen years of age he hired out as a regular farm hand at $12.50 per month, and it was his duty to get up at daybreak and blow the horn . to start a 46-plow plantation on its long summer-day stretch of activity. It was just at this time1 and on this very plantation that young Job son began to study the underlying principles of plant growth and plant culture, and then and there he con ceived the idea of a deep reaching tiller that would be - practical forthe average farmer. Even in those days he worked and schemed to get? an in strument that would prevent the clay from being brought to the top to bake and clod. His first ideas, he admits, were not practical, and were laid aside for many years, until he became an. ox pert mechanically as well as agricul turally. When he did complete his famous plow, about the year 1905, he continued to conduct experiments and further perfect it until now ne believes his work is finished and that nothing further remains to be done but to give the result of his labor to the people. As announced in a recent issue of this paper, the Jobson Common Sense System has been brought to our county and is being introduced by some of the most prominent and public spirited merchants and lead-, ers of the people. Copies of the official paper of the Jobson System, "Common Sense Farming," is being given out free of ' charge to all who call on these mer chants. The paper gives full par ticulars regarding Mr. Jobson's plow and contains much valuable informa tion on other topics. It is spicy, read- t able and extremely useful. To secure one of them our readers t should call at one of the following Jobson agencies: 1 W. L. Dunovant, Edgefield; V. 1 E. Edwards & Bros., Johnston; Trenton Fertilizer Co,, Trenton; ? Middleton & Rich, Meriwether; J. c \V. Blacknell & Son, Plum Branch: j T. Garrett Talhert, Parksville. ] For the county of Spartauburg, c alone, there are actually 21 Jobson ( agencies, and it is understood that 1 tliere are many other linns in Edge- { field county who have applied, and will no doubt be enrolled. 1 We have just received a beautiful line of Ladies' Dressy Frocks of Satin and Georgette in combination with smartly braided colors and Belts, constructing colors are Navy, Black, Copenhagen, Gray, Brown and Green. I Mukasby's Bargain House. HOUSEHOLD CARES. Tax the Women of Edgefield the Same as Elsewhere. Hard to attend to household du ties. With a constantly aching back. A woman should not have a bad back. And she seldom would if the kid neys were well. Doan's Kidney Pills are endorsed < by thousands. < Have been used in kidney trouble { over 50 years. Edgefield women should profit , by the following experience. Mrs. H. A. Busch, 1307 Park 1 Ave., Aiken, S. C., says: "I had a ' dull pain in my back that bothered me all the time. In the morning I was sore and stiff and couldn't do my house work. I had dizzy spells, too. I used different medioines but ' got no relief until I tried Doan's Kidney Pills. They removed the backache and improved my condi tion in every way. " Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that cured Mrs. Busch. Foster-Mil burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. ? Word to the Wise is to Not Be Neglected by Any One This is the hardest year that the retailers have ex perienced in getting goods for their customers. It is not a question of supply, as the wholesrlers have enormous stocks on hand, but the vital problem to be solved is to get the goods to the customer. The rail roads are overtaxed, and therefore are behind with deliveries, and the merchant can never tell when to expect his goods. So be wise and get your wants looked after early, because when it turns cold you will find it a hard matter to get what you want. Our Hats, Dresses, Coat Suits, Cloaks and Under wear are all going fast. Come in and see the pretty stripped Silks, Satin and Beads that have just arrived. And don't forget the shoes! That is the most vital part of all. Try us for good service. If we haven't what you want we will gladly get it for you. Service counts. The . Corner . Store The store that always says, Thank You Treasurer's Notice. The County Treasurer's office will be >pen for the purpose of receiving taxes Tom the 15th day of October, 1917, to ;he 15th day of March, 1918. All taxes shall be due and payable jetween the 15th day of October, 1917, md December 31st, 1917. That when taxes charged shall not be )aid by December 31st, 1917, the County \uditor shall proceed to add a penalty >f om: oer cent, for January, and if ;axes are not paid on or before February .st, 1918, the County Auditor will pro bed to add two per cent, and five per :ent, from the 1st of March to the 15th >f March, after which time all unpaid ;axes will be collected by the Sheriff. The tax levies for the year 1917 are is follows: "Mills For State purposes 8| " ordinary County 7 " Constitutional School Tax 3 ' ' Antioch 4 " Bacon School District ii " Blocker 2 " Blocker-Limestone 4 " Collier's 4 " Flat Rock J " Oak Grove 3 " Red Hill 4 " Edgefield 8 " Elmwood No. 8 2 44 Elmwood No. 9 44 Elmwood No. 30 44 Elmwood L. C. 44 Hibler . 3 44 Johnston ll 44 Meriwether (Gregg) 2 44 Moss 3 44 Shaw 4 44 Talbert 2 Trenton ? 44 Wards 2 44 Blocker R. R. (portion) 15 44 . Elmwood R. R. (portion) 15 44 Johnston R. R. 3 " Pickena R. R. * 44 Wise R. R. JJ 44 Corporation andR. R. Hs All the male citizens between the ages af 21 years and 60 years, except those ?xempt by law, are liable to a poll tax if One Dollar each. A capitation tax )f 50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. The law prescribes that all male citi zens between the ages of 18 and 55 years must pav $2.00 commutation tax. No commutation tax is included in the property tax. So ask for road tax re leipt when you desire to pay road tax. JAMES f. MIMS, Co. Treas. E. C. FOR SALE:-A farm of 425 acres within one mile of Ropers; fine for stock farm. For terms and further information apply to H. H. Hill, Edgefield, S. C. 9-26-2t. We have been fortun?tely able to secure another lut of desirable Coats for School, College Girls and Teachers. Call around and see before \ou buy. I Mukashy's Bargain Houee. NEW GOODS ARRIVING The new stock I bought in New York is ar riving every day. I bought many real bargains that I can sell at very attractive prices. ' Large stock of Clothing, Shoes, Dry Goods and Notions of all kinds, and we call especial attention to our shoe values. Can save you money. Daiteh Bros. Bargain Store Next Door to Farmers Bank LEVI'S FALL CLOTHES For Men, Women and Boys a great display. With a stock greater and better, we're in a position to serve you BETTER THAN EVER. The finest Women's Ready-to-Wear Department in the South. Make our store your Augusta headquarters. The J.Willie Levy Company AUGUSTA, GEORGIA