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SOLDIERS' LETTERS. (Continued from Fage 2) made my arm sore. That is two I have had and I have one more to take and I will be glad when I finish. Well, Roberta, I have gained three pounds in a month. I was disappointed Saturday when Tinie and Jimmie did not come but last Satuiday Papa came and many thanks to you, dear Sister, McKie and Scrap for the nice box of such good things to eat you sent me. So many of my friends ate some of it with me and my captain also dined with me. Roberta, for my sake don't give up your music. Tell Lena to help you sing. Now I want you all to be good and do all you can for dear Mama and Papa and tell Mama not to worry about me for I am trusting God. He will protect me. Tell Mama I will mail her a letter tomorrow. Boss has just left. Well, as it is time to retire I must close. Remember me to all the friends both white and colored. Kiss dear Mama for me and do write me often. Love to you each from Your devoted soldier brother, "Tee" Bailey. Letter From James O. Shep pard. Headquarters Services of Supply. Tours, France, September 12, 1918 Editor Edgefield Advertiser. Edgefield, S. C. My Dear Mr. Mims: Some time rgo the editor of The Edgefield Chronicle was kind enough to give me a little space in which to send greetings to the good people of our county, and a few of my impres sions of this country and its interest ing and brave people ,and now I trust that I may take the liberty of imposing on you-for a few words in reference to the great work that ? the Y. M. C. A., Red Cross, Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus and oth er organizations are doing for our soldiers. The other night I went to the Y. M. C. A. to see the "movies" and there was flashed on the screen a re quest that all soldiers write their home people about the Y. 31. C. A. and its work-whether their letters be of praise or adverse criticism. I could find no words to criticize this nobie organization, or any of them -they are all doing wonderful work and they deserve the unanimous sup port of our people at home. 1 understand that the Y. M. C. A. will soon begin a drive for funds. I need not express the hope that Edge field county will respond with its share-I know it will-as it has ever done in any and ail public enterpris es. Unfortunately I have been unable to observe the operations of this or ganization on the extreme front for it has not been my priviiege to go there, but I have seen what it has done here, and if the appreciation of the soldiers may be taken as an indi cation of its worth, then the organi zation merits support. Herc there are several Y. M. C. A.'s for soldiers and officers-perfect lib erty halls-where one can spend pleasant evenings, hear good music, see good pictures and theatrical per formances and enjoy good meals. The popularity of these clubs is attested by the fact that they are simply crowded all of the time, in the day by the casuals passing through the city and at night by the soldiers who work at the various headquarters. It is a good feeling to know that in the ev ening when you are tired you have a place to go where you can make your self at home and rest; those of us who have experienced army work can best realize this. He who contributes to the Y. M. C. A. makes no mistake; he is aiding some soldier who is many miles from home. The Red Cross or thc Croix Rouge as the French call it, does equally great work; they have great hospi tals where the wounded and sick.arc treated. They have established spec ial hospitals where the finest surgi cal skill is employed and to these hos pitals are sent men who have received injuries that would incapacitate them for life-if they should live-if they did not get special treatment. P'or ex ample it is not uncommon now for the surgeons io give a man a new nose made from a joint of a finger or a steel jaw frame. It is only in such hospitals that this can be car ried on. The Red Crus.: has also established a bureau of communication between the soldiers and their families; they are glad to answer all inquiries as to the location of the wounded, miss ing, etc. This merits commendation and support. In speaking of the work of this or ganization may I take this opopruni ty to congratulate the good ladies of our county on the excellent work they are doing in sewing for the soldiers. I have just seen a report by Miss Collett of the number of articles made by the various Red Cross sjcie ties and forwarded for the usc o: soldiers. Their work is splendid In conclusion, Mr. Mims .a Hov to say that it gives me a feelin civic pride to see in the pape.*> all of our young men are respon to the call; such enthusiasm comb with adequate financial and moral port by those who have to remain hind, will, with the aid of our n allies, soon bring us victory peace. Sincerely, James 0. Sheppar James E. Hart, Jr., Writes His Mother. "Somewhere in Fran My Dear Mother: I was very much disappointed few days ago when our mail c< and I did not hear a word from j I guess you wrote but I did not it on account of the very poor tn portation. Tell "Miss" Anna Allen that I : when Wad AVJen passed through town I am stationed in. I did not to talk to him as his train did stop but I did get to talk to Proj sor A. W. Horton. I guess you renn ber him? He is a captain now. He t me that he knew Wad and said was all right. It may ht some con lation for her to know he is well. I am not with Major Collett 1 I am in just as good hands. I am \v Captain Hydride. He is from Oran burg. You told me you knew his ; ter. We are now quartered in a v< small town. I like it very much as do not have to sleep in tents but sie in the lofts of farmers' barns. It much nicer than tents. We are g ting plenty to eat and in fact evei thing is being done for us that coi ;be done. You may hear some of t ?people at home talking about hi harri they are handling the boys o\ j here but you can rest assured tl: we are all right, and everything : being done for thc comfort and heal of the American soldiers. Of cour; it is cuite di?Terent from life in t United States but I am sure no o will die from want of food or frc the cold. When I was over there I had nev seen much good that the Red Cro did but now I have certainly chang? my mind. A few days ago we we: lined up and the following Red Cro J goods were given to us: One swe ter, two pairs of wool socks, heav; one pair wristlets and one comfo bag which contained lots of thin? that are very useful to a soldier. Tl good ladies who knitted these ca never realize how much they wei appreciated. Don't worry about me for I am a right. Never felt better in all my lif I have not been sick a minute an hope I won't but in case I do I wi be given the best of treatment. W have a good medical corps attache to this regiment and they are pr< pared to give all soldiers the best c attention. One of my feet (the one that hurt at WofFord playing football has been giving me a little troubl but I think it will be all right in few days. Please write to me at least once i week. If you can, arrange for Elois to write once a week, too, for yoi don't know how much good a lette docs. It is just like being at home fo a few minutes. Give my love to all. Your son, James. Mr. Calvin Seig?er Writes tc His Mother. Framington, Mass., October 6. 1918. Dear Mama: Received your letter this morning and certainly was glad to hear from you all. Well, I am still here and am well. I had a head ache this mornine but am feeling fine now. We are still quarantined. Guess we will save money if they keep us in here long. Now don't you worry about me getting sick, for I am all right. If I should get sick I will be taken care of just as well as could be. Anyway the nurses are as kind as can be so the boys say they hate to leave the hospitals when they get well. I guess Arthur wili hate to go to camp. I had a letter from him this morning. Said he was to be examined. Well, I know he had just as well get his uniform for1 he will pass any where but he may not have to cross. 1 see in today's paper where the Germans are asking fer peace, but as for my part, I hope they won't get it until they get a dose of the same medicine they gave Belgium. Have any of you ever heard from Gene since he went to France? And what has become cf Dewey and the rest of the boys? Well, guess ? had better close as the sun has come out and we will have to roll up the walls of our tents so the inside can get sunned. Give my love to ail and don't worry about me. I will take care of myself. Tedi j .'.lac.': I say when he gets in camp to write me and let me know how he likes it. With much love from Your son, Calvin S. Seigler. Mr. Warren Reel Writes to His Brother. Dear Albert: As I am somewhere in France, and have a few spare moments will drop you a few lines. I pruess you are busy now as I know they are ginning cotton and lots of other things. I know just what you have to do. Only wish I could be there to help you with the business, but I think I am doing the right thing by serving my country. I hope the victory will soon be won. I see that the news papers are still encouraging Hope we can con tinue to keep the Huns on thc run. Albert, one of my old Hephzibah school mates and I ate chow together tonight. I ran up with him this morn ing and we will be together about five hours. His name is Paul Harden. He had on knee pants when I left Hephzibah but we recognized each other about the same time. I go to church every Sunday. We have church at sea as well as on land. We sing lots of our old hymns and they are singing one of them now here at the Y. M. C. A. Am on land at the present time but can't say for how long. The boys are going and cominjr ail the time. We have lots of fun counting our French money. Five francs make one dollar and one franc is 20 cents. I have learneu to count it pretty well. I wrote Mama a few days ago. Hope you all will get my mail if I don't get yours. I am well and in pood health. \ The weather is a good deal cooler over here. I have on my Ked Cross sweater. Have almost cut tobacco out. I smoke a cigar sometimes. Went for two weeks without smoking at all. I weigh 1G5 pounds now-getting plenty to cat. Well, as I can't tell you about the situation or how things are, I will bring this to a close. Hope all are well and getting along nicely. Guess Papa and those are in their new home by now. Send me Jake's address and I will write to him. With lots of love to all. Your brother, J. W. Reel. ?/ / i ? Light Saw. Lathe and Shin gle M ills. Engines. Boilers, Supplies and Repairs, Porta ble, Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth. Files. Belt and Pipes, WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS. GINS and PRESS REPAIRS Try LOMBARD AUGUSTA, GA. NOTICE OF FINAL DIS CHARGE. To A'l Whom These Presents May Concern : Whereas, W. Gr. Ouzts, bas made application unto this Court for Final Discharge a< Administrai or in re the Estate of .Mrs. Isahella Ouzts deceased, on this thc J Gili day of September 1918. Those Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditor.?, or par ties interested, lo show cause before me al my oflice at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 2*2nd .lay of October 1913 at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of Discharge j should not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P. C.,E. C., S. C. Sept. Ki- -it. tfptf rag* ?> \ -^???<o Buy War Savina Stamps until you can't see. Then see me. Geo. P. Hims, Optometrist Edgefield, S.C. FOR SALE-Good brood mare and mule colt. A. A. EDMUNDS. The acute labor ? farmer to supply h vice possible. We should interest the time: Fairbanks-Morse One and a half hor power. Tilting Table Wc Feed Grindery Car Large stock of ? Piping, Fittings, E and Oils. We can deliver tachment, within t Come to us for 5 Stewai Treasurer's Notice. i The County Treasurer's office will I be open for the purpose of receiving taxes from the 15th day of October, | 1918, to the 15th day of March, 1919. ! All taxes shall be due and payable : between the 15th day of October, 1918, and December 31st, 191S. That when taxes charged shall not be paid by December 31st, 1918, the County Auditor shall proceed to add a penalty of one per cent, for Janu ary, and if "taxes are not paid on or before February 1st, 1919, the Coun ty Auditor will proceed to add two per cent, and five per cent additional, from the 1st of March to the 15th of March, after which time all unpaid taxes will be collected by thc Sheriff. The tax levies for the year 19IS are as follows: Mills For Statepurposes S Vi For Ordinary County 7 For Constitutional School Tax 3 For Antioch 4 For Bacon School District 7',:: For Blocker 2 For Blocker-Limcstone 4 For Colliers 4 For Flat Rock 4 For Oak Grove 3 For Red Hill ' 4 For Edgefield S For Elmwood No. S 2 For Elmwood No. 9 _ 2 For Elmwood No. 30 2 For Elmwood L. C. 3 For Hibler 3 For Johnston 11 For Meriwether (Gregg) ' 2 For Moss 3 For Ropers 2 For Shaw 4 For Sweetwater 4 Talbert 2 For Trenton S Va For Wards 2 For Blocker R. R. (portion) 15 For Elmwood R. R. (portion) 15 For Johnston R. R. 3 For Pickens R. R. 3 For Wise R. R. 1 Vt For Corporation ll All the male citizens between the ages of 21 years and ?JO years, except those exempt by law, are liable to a poll tax of One Dollar each. A capi tation tax of 50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. The law prescribes that all male citizens between the ages of IS and j 55 years must pay :?2.00 commuta tion tax. No communtation is includ ed in the property tax. So ask for road tax receipt when you desire to pay road tax. JAMES T. MIMS, Co. Treas. E. C. For Rent: Good two or three-horse farm. Good land well fenced, good orchard, plenty of water. Apply to M. S. Gardner, North Augusta, S. C. 8-21-tf. FOR SALE- A lot of best grade of Texas and Fulghum oats for seed. See me before buying. S. F. LOGAN. ft situation makes it necessary for every iis farm with every labor-saving* de have just received the following that farmers of Edgefield county at this j Oil Engines with built-in magneta. .se power, 3-horse power and 6-horse >od Saws, Cord Wood Saws all sizes, ie Mills and Evaporators. Belting, Lace, Lace Leather, Babbit, jectors, Injectors, Lubricators, Grease two shingle saws, with bolting at he next two weeks. 'our machinery needs. k3 I FISK C0RD TIRES You want size-strength, safety, beauty and mileage in a tire. That's what you fret in the Fisk Cord. All o that, plus most unusual re siliency,speed,comfortand luxury-Made in Ribbed Tread and the famous Fisk ?Vft?* Non-Skid. Eidson-Yonee Motor Co. EDGEFIELD, S. C. ?g.*. y Ufr fr^y\ytm?fiv???/j, ARRINGTON BROS. & CO. Wholesale Grocers and Dealers in om, Oats, Hay and all Kinds of Seeds Corner Cumming and Fenwick Streets On'Georgia R. R. Tracks Augusta, Ga. Distributors of Marathon Tires and Tubes. None better, but cur price YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED I See our representative, C. E. May. urnowmni m i iiiiiiimnwi'nnir iv.1 ? ?^T?"""^--"" ~