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D. A. R. Celebrates on June 17. The Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate a day of great interest in the annals of Edge field, when a marker will be placed on the grave of Judge Arthur Sim kins, one of the most notable and dis tinguished of Edgefield's revolution ary heroes, on June 17. This will be an all day picnic when all who wish, may come and enjoy the day together bringing a picnic basket. The descendants of Judge Simkins, and there are many in our county, are invited to be there. Among these are General Milledge Bonham of Ander son, who has written the following letter on being notified of the occa sion. Anderson, S. C., May 2, 1919. "Fate plays us some hard tricks," and it so happens that your D. A. R. celebration at Cedarfields falls in the midst of my June Court. But I have made up my mind to demand of my brethren of the Bar that they give me that day. So I may promise to be with you then. Please believe that I appreciate far more than I can say, the kind things you say. In my old age-and you know I am growing old fast-my thuoghts con stantly turn back to the scenes of my youth and the people among whom my young days were spent. There never was a finer people. So I am coming to enjoy the day with you. There is so much of fine history to be said of Edgefield, one hardly knows where to begin and when to quit. I have the honor to be - Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant, M. L. BONHAM. County W. C. T. U. Meeting. On Monday morning at ll a. m. there will be a conference of all the Edgefield and Saluda county unions at Johnston, when Mrs- Deborah Knox Livingstone, of Maine, will be present and talk to the women and present the Jubilee fund. 'Ibis is a great opportunity to see and know Mrs. Livingstone. The program is as follows: Called to order by Mrs. J. L. Mims. Devotions, Mrs. T. R. Denny. Roll call of unions and Loyal Tem perance Legions, Edgefield, John ston, Harmony, Trenton, Philippi unions, Loyal Temperance Legions of Johnston and Trenton. Reports from each union of activi ties since executive meeting last Oc tober. Conference with Mrs. Livingstone. Recess. Reports of needs of departmental work. Scientific Temperance Instruction, Mrs. Wm. S. Middleton. Medical Temperance. Sunday school work and soldiers and sailors, Miss Zena Payne. Fairs and open air meetings, Mi's. Tillman. Temperance literature, Mrs. W. B. Cogburn. Medal contest, Mrs. Lena O. Smith. Prison Reform, Mrs. S. T. Adams. Flower mission, Mrs. 0. D. Blnck. Loyal Temperance Legion, Miss Leila Attaway. Cooperation with mission societies with charts, Mrs. Abner Broadwater. Circulation of official organs, Mrs. James H. White. \ Election of officers Adjournment. VICTORY LOAN BONDS. Thank you, Johnston-I knew you could; Mr. Brook said you would; Mr. Sawyer said you must, and you did. Listen! Johnston raised $42,000.00 at her meeting Friday night last, and is still forging ahead. Some of her citizens say that they are going to raise her quota and retire. Trenton and Edgefied! Let's apply the whip and spur to our steed of pa triotism, or the race will be awarded to Johnston; Johnston is moving down the track, but sufficient spur and whip will urge our steed under the wire, nose length ahead. Let's drive. Other counties in South Carolina have gone over the top; will the cit izens of Edgefield county allow her to lag? History will answer. . Your last opportunity to buy a Victory Bond, Saturday, May 10th. Your last opportunity to manifest Bondly Patriotism, Saturday, May 10th. Your last opportunity to say to the boys returning from France, I did, Saturday, May 10th. Your last opportunity to put your county over the top, Saturday, May 10th. Shall it be your lost opportunity? J. H. Canteolu, County Chairman. Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingstone At The Baptist Church Sunday Evening. Persuasion is better than force. An individual decision to do right because the judgment has been con vinced, is better than the coercion of a hundred officers of the law. We are thankful for every officer of the law who does his duty and brings to justice those who have offended in selling or making alco holic drinks. But there is a better way. Come let us reason together. Come out to the Baptist church on Sunday evening and hear Mrs. Livingstone talk about the real situation in our nation and the world in regard to alcohol. She has every qualification to make it entertaining for you. See the Sunday night program in another column. Mrs. Livingstone spends most of her time in New England, but came to South Carolina because the wo men of this state made special re quest for her. John Agner's Commanding Officer Writes Mother Beautiful Letter. My dear Mrs. Agner: In a few days your soldier will re ceive his honorable discharge and will start for home. [ He is bringing back many fine qualities o? body and mind which he has acquired or developed in the mil itary service. The army has done J everything ic could to make him [ strong, fine, self-reliant, yet self-con- | trolled. It returns him to you a bet ter man. You have been an important mern- ] ber of that great army of encourage ment and enthusiasm which helped J to make him and us all better sol-! diers. You can now be a great help in keeping alive the good qualities he is bringing back from the army, in making him as good a citizen as he ] has been a good soldier. His fare and necessary expenses to his home will be paid by the govern- j ment. He will receive all pay due him. He may, if he wishes, wear his uniform for three months from the date of his discharge. The govern- ' ment will also allow him to keep up . for the benefit of his family, his in- ? ouranee at the very low rate he is ] now paying. m b His return to civil life will bring 1 new problems for you both to solve, 1 the qualities he brings back will help you now as your encouragement help- I ed him while he way away, and in j your hands and his, rests the future ] of our country. . j] As his commanding officer, I am i proud of him. He has done his duty 1 well. I, and his comrades, will bid ; him good-bye with deep regret, and j wish him every success after he s turns home-that spot in every man's ? heart no other place can fill. Sincerely yours, 1 Webster W. Stetson, 1 Capt. Trans. Corps. _ i FINAL APPEAL. This being the last opportunity that I shall have to present, through the j press, to the people of our county j their grave responsibility and duty .' relative to subscribing to our quota 1 of the Victory Liberty Loan Bonds I 1 trust that everybody throughout our.1 county will read this and meditate,!' consider and weigh their relative duty ) in regard to this solemn and impres- j sive issue. The time for subscribing : to Victory Bonds expires Saturday night, May 10th, and I hope that none of our citizens will, be classed as slackers in this drive. Our quota is $235,2500.00, and it is our duty to raise it. It is your duty, reader, to help raise it. You can buy a bond on the follow ing easy terms: For $5.62 paid by May 10th, balance payable Novem ber 1st, you can buy a $50.Ou Victory^ Bond. For $11.23 paid by May 10th, bal ance payable November 1st, you can buy a $100.00 Victory Bond. Our banks will take great pleasure in helping you in this patriotic cause. Now, the terms are easy, the cause just, and duty demands it, and I ap peal to all citizens of our county let's put our shoulders to the wheel, each man doing his bit, and we can, and will lift our county to its histori cal position and rank among the coun ties of our state. This will be your last opportunity; will it be a lost opportunity? Thanking you for your strongest co-operation in behalf of the Victory Loan history of our county," I am, Yours very truly, J. H. Cantelou, County Chairman. The Red Cross Edgefield Commit tee will have a called meeting on Friday afternoon, May 9, at five o'clock. By order of the chairman. Annie M. Clisby, Sec. Wanted-James Nelson, father of Nixon Nelson. The Red Cross has a check for him. Lieut. A. S. Tompkins. After an absence extending over many months, Lieut. Arthur S. Tomp kins arrived in Edgefield Saturday, accompanied by his beautiful girl bride. Lieut. Tompkins recently re turned from overseas duty and has been granted an honorable discharge. He volunteered for military service as a private and later attended an officer's training school and was com misioned a lieutenant and had made a splendid record since he entered the military service. He has been very affectionately greeted by his Edgefield friends. Program for Sunday Evening Meet ing at Baptist Church. The Crusage Hymn. Scripture. Prayer. "In the Garden, vocal solo, Mar garet Lyon. Declamation, "The Challenge of Patriotism," Mitchell Wells, gold medal winner. Chorus, by Woman's Christian Temperance Union, "We all Belong." Address, Mrs. Deborah Knox Liv ingstone, of Bangor, Maine. . Chorus, Jubilee song. Collection. Double Quartette, "There Will Down a Golden Morrow. Misses Rainsford. Huff, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Dun ovant, Messrs. Reynolds, Scurry Proscott and Rev. O. L. Gunter. CAMP BRANCH NEWS. We are having some pretty weather but generally everybody feels lazy at this time of the year. The cotton 'and the corn ave grow ing very fast and the grain will soon be ready to harvest. We regret to hear of Mrs. J. H. Reel's condition but glad to hear that she has improved a little and hope it isn't very serious. Miss Lena DeLaughter spent a few Jays with her grandmother and uncle, Jack Reel last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Peeler have moved in their new home near Mr. Adams' saw mill where Mr. Peeler will work this year. We were sorry to hear of little James Burnett's illness. Hope he will soon recover. Miss Lou DeLaughter spent last week in North Augusta with her arother, Mr. J. R. DeLaughter, re turning home last Sunday. We were glad to have with us last Sunday Mr. Walter Griffis and Miss Mary Griffis, also Mr. and Mrs. J. R. DeLaughter, Mr. Marvin Bartley and Mr. G. T. Burton. There were a few from here at ended services at Red Hill Sunday, ifternoon and enjoyed-it very much. Mr. Monroe Prescott and children spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. A. Burnett. Mr. Henry Seigler had the misfor :une of losing his horse recently, but has purchased another pretty one. Mrs. J. B. Holmes spent several lays with her mother, Mrs. N. H. DeLaughter, last week. Lou DeLaughter. Card of Thanks. We take this means of rendering sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many kind at tentions to us during the long ill ness and death of our loved one, Mr. Amos Eubanks. We Shall never for get the many expressions of sympa thy and kindness so generously be stowed. Mrs. Clara. Eubanks and Family. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our many relatives, friends and kind phy sician, who have been so thoughtful and kind, lending their help in every possible way during the sickness and death of our father, Mr. M. A. Mims. We shall never forget their kind ness and feel drawn closer than ever to them. B. T. Mims, L. A. Mims, Ellie Mims, Eugenia Mims, Mrs. L. R. Brunson. The State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas, George Rhoden and G, W. Scott, of said county and state made suit to me, to grant them let ters of administration of the estate of and effects of Elijah Rhoden, de ceased, late of said county and state, These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Elijah Rhoden, daceased, that they be anc appear before me, in the Court oi Probate, to be held at Edgefield, S C., in my office on the 24th day oi May, next, after publication thereof at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the saic administration should not be grant ed. Given under my hand, this 5th daj of May, Anno Domini, 1919. . W. T. Kinnaird, Judge of Probate Court Edgefielc County, S. C. Published on each intervening Wednesday up to May 24th, 1919: in Edgefield Advertiser. EE Notice to Drit We take this means of i of your wants in the automo also, that we are receiving m a short time we expect to ha It is our aim to render t a trial, which we feel sure wi We are agents for the 1 Willard Storage .Batteries, and Tubes. We have an assortment we have, or will get for )rou, We handle the Famous We have added to o?r ? in the automobile business as serve you with free air and n you promptly and reasonabl} We rent batteries while Protect your clothing ar car-PUT ON BUMPERS We also announce (espe outs or punctures. Phone o ble. In case of breakdown \ / DIXIE H If you really know what satisfac tion there is in hauling with a Ford truck, you would come in and buy one of us today. We have just re ceived a carload. Better get one be fore they are all gone. Several were sold before they arrived. Yonce Motor Company. Sunday being Mather's Day at the Baptist church-let's have 300 at Sunday scHool Sunday morning. I shall be back at my post again. J. H. Cantelou, Supt. wm ov CAR! Over the mou Colorado Spri] cars run on i year. The g per cent, subj These Willys after twelve < first car has cal cost of $1 OOO miles wil tor. This ii lys-Knight O' sleeve-valve i >GEFIELD, S. 'ers and Owners of nforming you that we are now bile repairs, accessories and gen lost daily additional supplies a .ve the best and most up-to-dat he most efficient and polite ser ill result in a permanent custon Pennsylvania Diamond Grid B We also handle the Hood, Gc of the Titanic Guaranteed Spri any and all accessories on shori GREEN FLAG CYLIND] orce Captain 0. P. Bright, wh ; well as other capacities. He lake note of your wants, which r. yours is being re-charged at 25 id upholstering with Seat Coi 5. cially the ladies), don't dread y r send us word and we will con ve will repair your car day or n Yours for Service, [IGHWAY I Your Patronage Solicited. < I desire to notify the public that I am the local representative of Mr. C. , F. Kohlruss, of Augusta, the well- ' known manufacturer, importer and dealer in Marble and Granite M omi- 1 ments, Statuary, Headstones, Coping, ' Iron Fencing etc. ' The superior quality of his work^ is well known throughout Edgefield county. If you contemplate having any work done in this line, write me or see me in person and I will make you prices. A. A. EDMUNDS, . CAR LOAD OF ERLA S JUST RECEI ntainous route of the C ogs Stage Line, seven Ti .aiHud schedule everj rades vary from seven jecting the motor to te -Knight cars were put )ther kinds of cars had covered 97,000 miles a 49.80. The seventh 1 thout one cent for repai idicates why the thous wners refer enthusiast notor as the motor that HOLSTEIN o Automobiles: better equipped to take care eral service than in the past; nd equipments, and within e garage in this section. nee possible, and we solicit 1er. atteries, the Permalife and ?odrich and Southern Tires ngs to fit any car. In fact t notice. ER OIL. o has served you in the past will meet you at the front we will endeavor to furnish c. per day. krers. Insure your life and outstrip on account of blow ie to you as soon as possi ight. SARGAE Candidate for Cotton Weigher. Having just returned from France, and receiving my discharge from the U. S. Army, wnere i have been since September 1917, at the solicitation Df a number of my friends, I hereby announce myself as candidate for Cotton Weigher for the town of Edge field, S. C. If elected, I promise to jive faithful service to all parties in the performance of my duties. Respectfully, WILLIAM G. BYRD. April 15, 1919. ND VET) ripple Oreek fillys-Knight J day of the to nineteen rrific strain. into service failed. The t a mechad las gone 30, irs to the mo lands of Wil icallv to the ; always runs [,- JR.