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Valuable Farm For Sale. In a half-page advertisement in .this issue Mr. G. W. Rush, wh leading real estate dealer of Green wood, advertises a valuable farra containing 1,396 acres for sale. The property is known as the Spann farm and is situated in that portion of McCormick county that was cut from Greenwood county and will be sold at auction to the highest bidder Tuesday, December 18, at ll o'clock. Read the description of the property in the advertisement and attend the sale if you contem plate purchasing farm property. In addition to the real-estate, 15 or 20 mules will be sold. United Daughters Confederacy. The December meeting of the U. D. C. was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. B. Jones, Mrs. Pendleton Jones, presiding over the meeting. It was decided to ask that a joint celebration of the birthdays of Lee and Jackson be held at the High School, asking that one morning of the chapel exercise be arranged by the teachers fi?r the childrsn, leaving off the public oc casion this year. Mrs. Jeff Wright had charge of the historical programme, and read a poem by Miss Eliza Pickens "On a Soldier's Grave", and a paper on the Ku Klux Klan. Mrs. B. B. Jones acted as secre tary and was appointed assistant historian to aid Mrs. Wright in the winter's work, and also to arrange a book containing the names of all en listed men from Edgefield county to be kept with the names and addresses of the men and their parents as far as can be ascertained. A fellowship committee with Mrs. J. H. Cantelouas chairman reported some delicacies sent to sick members or friends of the chapter. Visited Son at Camp Sevier. Rev. P. B. Lanham attended the State Baptist Convention in Rock Hill last week returning by way of Greenville to visit his son, Mr. J. Preston Lanham, at Camp Sevier. He found hissonwell and thorough ly satisfied with camp life. He has recently been assigned duty in the camp postoftice,which means lighter work and better compensation. His selection for this special duty was a decided compliment to him. Preston has always been a good boy and will make good, as the expression iroes, in whatever position he is placed. We expect to hear of still better promotions from him. Great Membership Drive for Red Cross. Red Cross subscriptions will be taken at both batiks of Edgefield, by Mrs. Charlie Griffin at the Edgefield Bank and M" , Pearl Padgett at the Farmers *>ank. Subscriptions will be taken at the Bank of Tren ton. One dollar entitles to member ship. An executive meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J. H. Cantelou on Monday afternoon, and a meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Rev. A. L. Gunter planning for the membership drive to continue until Christmas. Everybody in Edgefield should become a member of this splendid organization, so be prepared to meet one of the following any day soon with a smile and a subscription for membership in the Red Cross: Miss Annie M. Clisby, Rev. A. L. Gun ter, Miss Sarah Collett, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mrs. A, H. Corley, Miss Virginia Addison, Mr. J. H. Allen, Mr. B. B. Jones, Mrs. W. L. Dun ovant, Jr., Miss May Tompkins, Mrs. R. G. Shannonhouse, Miss Clara Frier, Miss Katherine Minis, Miss Pearl Padgett, Mrs. J. H. Nicholson. An Interesting Occasion. On Monday afternoon, next at 3 o'clock a very interesting meeting of the W. C. T. U, will take place when accounts of the recent national ?convention of the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union will be given byMrs.S. Middleton,of Meriwether, State Superintendent of Scientific Temperance Instruction, and our own Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, of Edge field. There will be music and Miss Zena Payne, of Johnston, has also been invited to come and give the stats plans for the department of sailors and soldiers of which she is superintendent. She will bring samples of the new comfort bags and arm and leg bandage? which the organization is making under the direction of the British War Relief Association. The local W. C. T. U. has furnish ed comfort bags to almost all the Edgefield county men who have gone out, and will continue the making of these bags by the new pattern, desiring to furnish all the men who shall hereafter be called to the colors from this county. All who did not bring or send a con tribution to The Door of Hope are requested to bring such a gift to the meeting on Monday afternoon. JOHNSTON LETTER. (Continaed from first page). helped to knit,, being interested^ Miss Zena Pay?? reported that with the other two of the committee for "Jellies for the Hospital" they had sent to Base Hospital, Columbia, 25 pieces of Jeliy, preserves and spiced pickles. Mrs. J. N. Lott was elected 2nd Vice Regent. Mrs. M. T. Turner, the State chaiiman of Reciprocity presented this matter before the chapter, ask ing that all papers written, be kept for the Reciprocity Bureau. The chapter is delighted to have the Bureau established here, and was the first to place some papers. Mrs. O. D. Black, chapter His torian, was appointed to collect the papers. Mesdames Cox and John Wright reported many old gloves and bits of furs collected to aid in making Ibe chest protectors for soldiers. Mrs. M. R. Wright led the liter ary part of the meeting which was greatly enjoyed, Mrs. W. E. La Grohe giving a splendid paper and Mrs. C. P. Corn, current events. The hostess served a delicious salad course with hot coffee, which was greatly enjoyed, as the after noon was so cold. A Red Cross Society was organiz ed here on Monday evening in the Opera House with 237 members. There was great enthusiasm and deep interest manifested and there is no doubt but that the member ship will soon be over 500. It was a disappointment to every one that Dr. Morse, of Columbia, who was to make the address,was at the very last moment, detained. Mr. S. J. Watson presided over the meeting, and made a tine talk, telling of the purposes of the Red Cross. Rev. M. L. K?ster, and Rev. W. S. Biooke, Mr. J. C. Lewis and Dr. G. D. Walker all made very im pressive talks. It was decided to carry out the plans of the "Big Drive for Member ship" between Dec. 16th and -J7th. It is hoped that the great number can be made to 10,000,000, and this Society is going to double its mem bership, and ' go as far over as possible. Some present suggested setting 1,0U0 as the membership of the Local Societv. To help in creating greater senti ment a'ong this Hue, a Rally meet ing will be held on Sunday evening at the Baptist church, all the churches uniting and circulars will be sent to all within the bounds of this Society. To help in the canvas, the "Red, White and Blue Committee" will be appointed, and each will wear one of the colors and all members se cured will wear a bit of this color also, until the final count.. An office on Main Street has been secured where the committee will have their colors, and badges, and the secretary will be on hand to make the enrollment. This will be carried on during the week of the big drive for member ship. The following are the officers: Chairman, Mr. S. J. Watson; vice chairman,rMis. John Wright; treas urer, Mr. E. II. Smith; secretary, Miss Orlena Cartledge; finance com mittee, Messrs. H. G. Eidson, W. B. Ouzts and W. M. Wright; ex ecutive com mitte, Rev. M. L. Kester, Mrs. J. W. Marsh, Mrs. M. T. Turner, Mrs. Olin Eidson, Mrs. J. H. White. The chairman and secretary are also members of the committee. School News. The Domestic Science class still serve lunches to the hungry school children on every Friday. The lunch is cheap and delightful. It is more beneficial to the children to buy the soup and cocoa than candy and sodawater. Every one in sohool is looking forward to Christmas. As the pu pils are thinking so much about the holidays it would appear that they would neglect their work. This is not the case, however, as the monthly reports will show. The McDufiie Literary Society met on last Friday afternoon for the purpose of electing officers. The officers for the next three months are: President, Edwin Folk; vice president, Ilene Harling; secretary, Claude Harris; critic, Anne Sue Broadwater. We all hope that the new officers will serve the society as faithfully and efficiently as those whose term of office has just expired. Mr. E. J. Mims came to the school on Tuesday. He explained, the '"War Saving Plan''. We were all glad to be told about this question. We all enjoyed it very much. This Saving's plan ia very convenient for the person who is not able to buy a Liberty Loan Bond, and wishes to help his government win this war. Death of Mr. A. C. Ouzts Early Saturday morning. Dei ber 8, Mr. A. Clark Ouzts pa away at bis .home eigbf? miles n of Edgefield. Mr. Oozts had been strong for more than a j However, many of his friends not know that he had grown sud ly worse and his death was a surf to m?ny. Mr. Ouzts was a succeE farmer, having made a very ss factory crop during the prei year. For several terms he sei as magistrate in his district, funer?l was conducted by ? Henry B. ?Smith at Stevens Ci church at noon Sunday, a la number of friends and relatives tending to pay a last tribute, interment took place in the tan square in the churchyard. Mr. Ouzts is survived by his voted wife and eight children, these bereaved friends The Ad\ I tiser extends sincere sympathy. ?To Work Lower Section County. Supervisor Broadwater told 1 Advertiser's representative Monc that he is working the road lead: from Edgefield to Horn's Creek s that he will continue toward lower part of the county, maki good roads in thu section before gives any more attention to ot) parts of the county. We were < lighted to hear him make this sta ment, for the people of Meriwetl and other communities down th< have not received their share of t chaingang service in several yea They are entitled to a consid?rai amount of work, and we are c( fident that Mr. Broadwater will gi them a square deal. -^-. . * J. J. Brock Greatly Weakened Froi Hemorages. HAD TO SUSPEND BUS NESS FOR MONTHS. VITONA GAVE QUICK R LIEF AND RECOVERY. "Sleeping in a chair night aft night is a no easy job," 6aid Mr. J. Brock, 77 Stonewall Street, A lanta, Georgia, "and what I wa to say right here that if I badi gotten hold of Vitona, I believe I this time I would have been takir my last long sleep. My troub started with catarrh in the hea Nothing I took or used for it d rae anj* good. The continu drainage from my head would ? into my stomach until it caused verj' serious stomach trouble to d velop. I lost about all my ?esh ar grew weaker all the time. Tl rheumatism started in. This, addi to my already rundown, disease body, jubt about put thc finishin touches on me. "When you came here that lai dav, Mr. Henry, I was all out ( humor and patience, and was in n trame of mind to talk with an: body. I bought that bottle ( Vitona simply tc? keep from havin a long conversation about it. didn't believe it would do rae an good. "Gee! but I'm glad I bought it. "Why, sir, in two or three daj after I began taking it I cominem ed to improve. My head was a most immediately relieved of thc catarrh. And of course, that gav Vitona a chance to do its wor well. You know I was simply nervous wreck. Why I was s nervous I couldn't use my knif and fork. I never thought of g( ing away from home to eat on tba account. With all those rheumati pains, catarrh of the head an stomach, and being a nervou wreck, I just had to spend m whole time, day and night, sit tine in a big chair with pillow and cushions packed around me Not one moments ease. "Well, one day, Mr. Noland, friend of mine, told me abou Vitona. I guess he must hav told you to come here and see me for you was on the job the nex morning, and kept coming unti you got me started on Vitona "How much benefit have I de rived ? Well, just look at me now. I an a carpenter by trade and I worl hard every day. I have regainec all my lost weight, and I am ai healthy as the best of 'em now sound as a brand new dollar, sir. "Vitona did it-Nothing bul Vitona-It brought me up from i helpless condition to a sound healthy man, and I am both grate ful and happy. I can eat, sleer. and work hard for any family, tht same as other men do." Vitona is sold by Penn & Hol stein, Edgefield; G. W. Wise, Tren ton, S. C. FOR RENT: Farm of 279 acres, 100 acres cleared, 8 miles trom Augusta, on Martintown road. Four-room dwelling, barn, stables, three tenant houses, and two small barns. Rent cheap. Apply to owner, Mrs. T. W. Danforth, 1625 Fenwiok, St., Augusta, Ga. mown ONE OF OUR Greatest Pleasures in Life Is the Pleasure of Pleasing This is an old Proverb that we are soon to have our chance at it. And what better pleasure does one find than spreading Christmas cheer around to love ones and friends? To give a,nd receive is our greatest ex pectant. We wish to help one and all in their efforts to carry out their part in this most cherished time in all our lives. Here hangs the stocking for all: ANNOUNCEMENT Baby Rattlers Dolls Raby Sets Blankets Caps Capes Belts Beaut)' Pins Beauty Chains Sister Sweaters Gloves Hair ribbon Manicure sets Toilet sets Fancy work Mirrors Vases Combs Brushes Handkerchiefs Knit caps Silk Shirt-waist Silk underwear Silk underskirts Cameo pins Lavaliere Necklace Powder Perfume Stationery Brother Military brushes Ties Belts Hats Caps Sox Handkerchiefs Cuff buttons Scarf pins Scarf clasp Watch chains and fobs Mother Shoes Hosiery Handkerchiefs Gloves Laces Fancy work Fancy work table Lavaliere Brooch pins Brooch Cameos Powder Neckwear Shirt-waist Skirts Underwear Glass goods Crockery Vases Father Handkerchiefs Ties Sox Scarf pins Watch chains Cuff buttons Belts Caps Hats Shoe laces Suspenders Military brushes Aunt Handkerchiefs Bed-room slippers Hosiery Sweaters Fancy work Fancy-work tables Shoe laces Dress goods Old Maid Get her a pair of half hose and some thing nice to fill them. Uncle Ties Sox Watch chains Cuff buttons Scarf pins Collar buttons . Handkerchiefs Caps Hats Suspenders Grandmother Dress goods Hosiery Crockery Glassware Brooch pins Underskirts in cot ton, prints and silks Knit caps Bed-roomfslippers Handkerchiefs Grandfather Handkerchiefs Ties Collar bands Sox Gloves Hats Caps Collar buttons Watch chains Cuffbuttons Suspenders Bachelor Leave it to him. He has to do the asking anyhow. Friends and Others Just let us know your wants and we will suggest and show you something to. please them. The . Corner . Store The store that always says, Thank You