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fdgejiet? iirctftscc ta?abltalieu 1B35. J. L. MIMS,...Editor. Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 per year in advance. Entered as second class' matter at the postoffice at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be pub lished unless accompanied by the writer's name. Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub ished at advertising rates. Wednesday, April 28. Blackberies will sell away below par without sugar. * *~ * * When have you ever seen more presidential possibilities than at this time? * * . * We know some people who can't keep sweet much longer, unless the sugar shortage is relieved. * * *. * Edgefield county seems to be po litically below the freezing point. But the temperature is likely to rise rapidly after the county convention. * * * * Better than the overall fad is the decision of the Lander College girls to graduate in their old dresses. Thjat's down-night common sense economy. * * * ? Scientists tell us that about ninety per cent, of ali vegetation is water. Then, if that be true, we should have no apprehension about 1920 being a good crop year. * * * * Pound cake isn't good anyway. Gingercakes, the kind our grand mothers - used to make, are good enough for anybody's last course at dinner. * * * * Do More Than Don Overalls. Overall clubs are all right as far as they go. But merely resolving to buy less clothes does not go far enough. Buy fewer railroad tickets, less gasoline, fewer soft-drinks, few er cigars and cigarettes, etc. These are some of the things that make a needless, drain upon the purse. One man may don overalls and yet waste more money in a day thon some other ?fellow who doesn't wear them wastes 5n a month. See the pointe Then after practicing economy, earnestly and consistently, go to -work. The world's greatest need in this exigency is increased production. Along with the resolution to spend less, resolve to make more. BE A PRODUCER. # * * * ? Highway Commission Called to Meet. Believing that no member of the recently appointed Highway Commis sion for Edgefield county would feel disposed to take the initiative in call ing the members of the commission .together for the purpose of organi sing, the members of the legislative . delegation request that the members of the Highway Commission meet in the.Court House at Edgefield, Mon day, May 3, immediately after the adjournment of the County Demo cratic convention, for the purpose of organizing and taking up their work as set forth in the act creating the commission. I Interesting and Helpful Sun day School Convention. Sunday afternoon the Edgefield County Inter-Denominational Sun day School Contention met in the Methodist church, with the president, Mr. J. H. Cantelou, presiding, and Mr. W. W. Fuller as clerk. Rev. G. W. M. Taylor welcomed the conven tion to his church in a most cordial manner. Besides the Edgefield Sun ? day schools Harmony and McKen . dree were represented by delegates. The features of the afternoon ses sion were very inspiring addresses '.by Miss Cora Holland and Mr. R. D. 'Webb, both of whom are Sunday rschool specialists and are devoting th -?ir lives to this great work. The evening session was well at tended and the programme ^was as helpful and inspiring as that of the afternoon. Addresses were again made Miss Holland and Mr. Webb. Tba schools that failed to send dele gates to the convention should have received some of the enthusiasm and inspiration following these two ses sions. A collection was taken for the work at the night session. ? The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: S. B. Nicholson, president; W. A. Strom, vice-president; J. W. Stewart, sec jrelary; Mrs. Mamie'N. Tillman, as sistant secretary; Mrs. J. M. Shaffer, superintendent of Children's Depart ment; T. B. Greneker, superinten dent of Young People's Department; W. H. Smith, superintendent Adult Department ;-Drr J. A. Dobey, presi dent first district, E. H. Smith, sec retary; J. M. Shaffer, president sec ond district, M. B. Byrd, secretary; C. C. Jones, president r,hird district, Mrs. T. P. Lyon, secretary; Mr. J. ! L. Mims, administrative superinten dent. Meeting of Cotton Growers Pursuant to the announcement made last week, a goodly number of ! farmers and other business men met in the Court House Friday in the in terest of the Cotton Growers Asso ciation. The meeting was called to order by Mr. W. A. Strom who de clined election as permanent presi dent and Mr. J. Wm. Thurmond was elected president; Mr. B. R. Tillman, vice-president, and J. L. Mims, sec retary. Mr. Thurmond on taking the chair spoke at some length and very effectively, upon the high cost of living and the great need of an or ganization of farmers to protect their interests. Mr. Thurmond introduced Col. R. M. Mixon, the president of the State Cotton Growers Association, to the audience and he made a forceful ad dress, appealing to the farmers to stand by their organization which has already borne fruit in advancing the price of cotton. He was followed by Prof. Wessinger of Lexington, who likewise presented many facts and figures that were of especial interest to those present. The following gen tlemen were chosen delegates to the meeting of cotton growrs which is to be held in Columbia: W. A. Strom, A. B. Carwile, B. R. Tillman, . M. P. Wells, 0. M. Eidson, J. L. Mims, S. McG. Simkins, J. W. Thurmond, L. R. Brunson, Sr., Capt. J. R. Block er and B. T. Lanham. The question of securing a gov ernment cotton grader for Edgefield county was discussed and a number of persons expressed themselves in favor of such action. Some definite step will be taken later. Mr. A. B. Carwile, the county demonstration agent, has been working on the mat ter for some time. Death of Mrs. John M. Mays. Late Friday afternoon as the shad ows were lengthening Mrs. Mays," the beloved wife of Mr. John M. Mays, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J*. W. Kemp, in Edgefield, she having been at the home of her daughter since her re turn from the hospital in Augusta about a month ago. / For more than a year,^ylrs. Mays' health had been steadily failing. In the hope of securing permanent ben efit early in the year she was carried to the hospital in Augusta where she remained for nearly two months. But receiving practically no"benefit from the special treatment she was brought back to Edgefield. Every thing that science, medical attention, constant and devoted nursing could do was done to stay the progress of the malady. But it wai? unyielding and death finally relieved her from suffering. Mrs. Mays was a member of Horn's Creek church and she was visited frequently in her illness by her pastor, Dr. R. G. Lee, and ex pressed her readiness and willingness to face death. Before her marriage Mrs. Mays was Miss Harris, a des cendant of an old and honored Edge field county family. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mays is survived by ^ne daughter, Mrs. J. W. Kemp, and five sons, Sam, John, Fred, Walter and Carroll Mays. All i of her children were with her at the time of her death except Carroll, who is in the military service. He has since come home on a furlough. The funeral was conducted at Horn's Creek church Saturday at noon by Dr. Lee and the interment took place in the family square in the Horn's Creek cemetery. Watch Club Work Grow. > Progressive work in the boy's and girl's club work of the county is now under way under the direction of County Agent A. B. Carwile and the Home' Demonstation Agent, Miss Patti Major. They plan this year to conduct the following clubs: Peanut, cotton, pig, poultry, sewing, garden ing and canning. To make this great work a success Mr. Carwile and Miss Major will undertake to raise $250 among the farmers and business men of the county to put up as prize mon ey. They have sent out a cir cular letter to the supporters of the work throughout the county, and re l?ort that several responses have come with appreciative donations to che club fund. Also, in the summer a .short course will be planned to be held for three days at Edgefield. This will mean a great deal towards get ting the boys and girls of the county Association. familiar with the town of Edgefield and will mean much as instruction for the club members to attend this course. Since this county does not have a County Fair it is rather hard to show the public what the club workers are doing. Mr. Carwile and Miss Major are intending to have a club show this fall anyway, even if the county cannot- afford to have a County Fair. Tank Company Meeting; At the meeting of the tank com pany held last Monday night enlist ment blanks were filled out and sign ed by the men present. The 'officers of the company are prosecuting the enlistment during the week and by Monday night, May j?rd, it is hoped that the full quota of seventy-seven men necessary for the headquarters and first platoon will be signed up--" j Captain Hastings Wyman, Jr., Medical Reserve Corps of Aiken has been notified by the Adjutant Gen eral to be there next Monday night, May 3rd, for the purpose of giving the men the necessary physical ex aminations. It is very necessary that every member of the company at tend the meeting Monday night be cause Captain Wyman will be here only one night and if he returns for the purpose of giving physical exam inations at another time, the com pany will have to meet the expense, whereas, for the first ?examination the State Government meets the bill. The Adjutant General is having Headquarters Southeastern Depart ment issue an order for the muster ing in of the company on Monday night, May, 10th. Officers of the company visited Columbia last week in the interest of the organization and they were as sured by the Adjutant General's of fice that Edgefield wi?l get the organ ization if they present the necessary seventy-seven men properly enlisted and physically qualified. It is not be lieved that the young men of Edge field county will lei this splendid op portunity to afford military protec tion to the county slip'by and some other place land the company. News From Sweetwater. I have not seen any news from Sweetwater in two weeks so will try to help the correspondents out. We sure do have lots of rain. The roads and fields are washed hp real bad. There was a hail storm below here last Thursday evening. But we should be thankful as we read of so many storms and torhados at other places. The farmers are very busy plant ing and working their crops when it is not so wet. I hear the Cooper school is to close in three weeks. Guess the chil dren will all b^e glad. The people are thinking of having a Memorial service at Sweetwater second Sunday in June. Mr. and*Mrs. W. B. Burkhalter en tertained delightfully at their home Friday afternoon at four o'clock with a birthday party for their son, Mas ter Hommond, -who was three years i old. Those present at the party were: Mays Cooper, Katherine Reese, An nie and Georgia Murrah, Julia Mc- . Clain, Laurie Stephens, Mary High tower, Annie Ruth DeArmand and , her two little sisters, Thomas and ; Francis Stephens, Daniel Hightower and James McClain. After enjoying games the children were invited into the dining room where delicious re freshments were served. The table looked very attractive, the big white birthday cake with three pink can dles on it being in the centre. All around the table were little tele phones which were given as souve nirs. After the refreshments mints were pa;sed around. On a table in the corner of the room the presents were displayed. Mr. J. A. Crawford of North Au gusta is visiting relatives in the com munity. The Sunday school at Sweetwater seems to be on the boom, there being a large crowd present last Sunday. Sorry to hear that Miss Isabel Boone has been sick. Hope she has recovered ere this. Glad to hear that M. J. B. High tower of Augusta has recovered suf ficiently to be visiting his brother, Mr. John M. Hightower. Dr. Thayer preached a fine sermon at Sweetwater Sunday afternoon, on the subject of\ "Sin." He will attend the Southern Baptist Convention at Washington, D. C. in May. Mr. T. H. Shaw is in Savannah at tending the motorcycle races. Miss Estelle Cooper is in Green ville visiting her sister, Miss Chris tine Cooper. Miss Mattie Shaw is visiting Mrs. C. B. Murrah. M. To Prevent Blood Poisoning ?pply at once the wonderful old reliable DK ?ORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HFALING OIL. a sur gical dressing that relieves pain and heals a? toe same time. Not a liniment 35c "^^Cns* The Month of May f Is going to be a profitable one for those of our cus tomers who are in need of Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps. Every pair that we have in stock, with the exception of White Oxfords, Pumps and Infants' soft soles, are go ing to be sold during the month of May at cost. There will be no profit in it for us. Our customers will derive the benefit of this sale. This is all strictly good and fresh stock in the Manss-Owens, G. Edwin Smith and Midlan Shoes and low cuts. As usual we are going to offer some good bargains in Shoes and low cuts, about 75 pairs of shoes going to be closed out at 75c per pair; about 50 pairs to be closed out at $2.00 per pair. For those who are in need of foot-wear at a saving during these "Hi" costs of everything, it will pay them to investigate these prices. There is no immediate prospect in the drop of prices in the shoe market. So a word to the wise-be on hand early Saturday, May the 1st, and get your size before it is gone. ? , i SALE PRICES CASH GOODS EXCHANGED IF POSSIBLE The Corner Store Remember that we close at Six P. M.-Saturday's excepted m m m mm Hogs and Pigs for Sale Two brood sows. Two litters of pigs, half-registered Dnroc-Jersey, at $3.00 and $6.00 each, according to size. Fine con dition. W. M. ROWLAND, Meriwether, S. C. WANTED: Men, or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, full lines for men, women and chil dren. Eliminate darning. We pay 50c an hour for spare^ime or $24 for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write International Stocking Mill, Norristown, Pa. New Grocery Store We have just opened a complete line of fancy groceries in the store opposite the sta tion, formerly occupied by Mr. Pearce Thomas. Wef shall make a -specialty of ta ble delicacies in season, carrying a full as sortment of fresh vegetables at all times. We will replenish our stock by express and keep everything fresh. It is our purpose to carry the highest class line of canned goods i obtainable. ; We invite you to visit our store and so licit a share of your patronage. ?. T. & A. R. Moore Spring Head and Foot Wear We have just received a large shipment of SPRING HATS direct from the celebrated Stetson factory. The name of Stetson stands for 100-per cent excellence in the hat world. Come in and let us fit you in a nobby spring hat. A large shipment of the celebrated CR0SSETT OXFORDS just received. All of the latest leathern 1 and lasts. Come in and let us show you. DORN & HMS