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The Foragers in the Army. Arter the retreat of the enem across Cedar Creek, in the valley c Virginia, we returned to Fisher Hill, a beautiful grove. It was af te .a hard day's march, and as soon s we stopped the foragers struck ot Tight and left over the mountains o either side to hunt up whatever the could find in which these mountai homes so abounded, in good, fres buttermilk, golden butter-the lik can only be' found in the South sav in the valley of Virginia-apple bul ter, fruits of all kinds, and occasion ally the foragers would upon a ke? of good old mountain corn, apple jack or peach brandy-a "nectar fi -for the gode," when steeped in brigh' yellow honey. These men were called "foragers1 from their habit of going throug] the country, while the army was oi the march or in camp, buying up lit tie necessaries and "wet goods," am bringing them into camp tp sell o: share with their messmates. It mat tered not how long the march, hov tired they were, when halted for th< night's camp, while other! woulc drop down, exhausted, too tired t< even put their tents or cook a sup per, these foragers would overcome every obstacle, climb mountains, anc ?wade rivers in search of something to eat or drink, and be back in came before day. In every regiment and company you could find these fora gers, who were great stragglers, dropping in the rear or flanking to the right or left among the farm houses in search of honey, butter oe liquor of some kind. Some of these foragers were never known to be without whiskey during the whole war. Where, how, or when they got it was a sealed book to the others. These foragers, too, when out on one of their raids, were never very par ticular whether the owner of the meat or spring house, or even the cellar, was present or not, should they suspicion or learn from outside parties that these places contained that for which they were looking. If at night, they would not disturb the old man, but while some would, watch, others would be looking in his pig pen, chicken roost, or milk house. Someone has^said "A rogue in the army, a rogue at home," but .this I deny. I have known men who, at home were as honorable, honest, upright, and who would scorn a dis honest act, turn out to be veteran foragers, and rob and steal anything they could get their hands on from .the citizens, friend or foe alike. They grew to look upon all as "fish for a .. soldier's net." I remember the first night on Fisher's Hill, after fight ing and marching all day, two of our fellows crossed the Massanutton .mountain and down in the Luray val ley, a distance of ten miles or more, and came back before day with as unique a load of plunder as I ever saw. While in one the mountain gorges they came upon a spring house a few hundred feet from the little cabin, nestled and hid in one of those im penetrable caves, where the owner, no doubt, thought himself safe from all the outside world. They had lit tle difficulty in gaining an entrance, but all was dark, so kneeling down and examining the trough they found jars of pure sweet milk, with rich, yellow cream. This of course, they could not carry, so they drank milk until they didn't want milk. ' While searching around for something else that was portable, they found lots of i butter in a churn, and to their aston ishment, a ten-gallon keg of peach brandy. Now they were in the plight of the man who, "when it rained mush had no spoon." They had only their canteens, and there was no funnel to pour it through. But ihe mother of invention, as usual, came to their assistance. They, poured out the milk in the jars, filled two for each and returned over the. mountain ?with a jar of brandy under each arm, and a ball of butter in each pocket. Now that is a forager in the army, no matter which way he-.goes, every time he makes a dive he brings up the bate. It was said that a good forager made a good soldier, didn't seem to be afraid of bullets. Two of the foragers killed a sheep and were to bring it to camp but they met up with a "two-by-rfour" general and he made them take it to his quarters. "I'm going to stop this stealing," he said. The boys were greatly enraged but could not say anything. But they made up their minds that after he got through with the sheep they in tended to make him swallow a dog. There was a big Newfoundland , dog in the neighborhood, so after a week or ten days they spirited the dog off in a swamp and killed him with a hatchet, hung him up to a black-jack and dressed him. They had to go about a mile out of their way to pass the general's quarters. .As they got near his quarters he said, "Another stolen sheep?" "Yes, .general, we are hungry and had to to do some way." "Well, bring it in, I shall take it from you, for as I have just stated, I'm going to put a stop to soldiers stealing." The boys kept the secret for about ten days; they told the other boys what they had done. "Now, when the general pass as our camp, we want the whole com pany to grab each other, and snap, bark and howl." The general wore a big, broad-brimmed white hat with a black feather. One could tell him a half mile away. The boys got on the side of the road when the gen eral came up and what a howl they made was . distressing, so much so that the general said "What's the matter, boys?" One cf the boys cried out and said "General, the last sheep you took from us was a Newfound land dog." He smiled and rode on. So he did swallow a dog and every one was glad. J. RUSSELL WRIGHT. Meeting Str?et Club. Saturday afternoon the Meeting Street Democratic club elected the following officers: Phesident, J. M. Shaffer; vice-president, J. F. Payne; secretary and treasurer, J. H. Cog burn. Capt. J. R. Blocker was elect ed a member of the county executive committee and J. M. Shaffer, J. F. Payne, E. G. Lewis and J. R. Block er were elected delegates to the county convention. Letter From a Pine Grove School Girl. Dear Mr. Editor: I very often read letters from other school children and will you please give me just a little corner in your paper? The farmers in our settlement are beginning to think "What about the farming this time?" If it doesn't quit raining we won't have anything to feed the boll weevil on this year. Mr. W. E. Harling and Miss Lucy Harling of Greenwood, Mr. M. G. Collins and little Miss Ella Collins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Edgar Timmerman Sunday. "Uncle Nick" Griffis spent last Thursday at the home of Mr. Jim E. Timmerman. Mr. Clyde Glauzier and Mr. Pierce Byrd spent Saturday right with Mr. P. A. Timmerman and Mr. Walter Byrd. Miss Sallie Smith and. little Edna Timmerman spent last Saturday, night and Snuday with Mrs. Frontis Timmerman. Mr. Pat Williams, Mr. Strom and his two little children, Leila and Zel ma, were guests in the Limestone section last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams, Mr. Robert Harling and Master William Byrd spent last Sunday at the home of Mri and Mrs. G. M. Timmerman. Mrs. Annie Harling spent the week-end in Greenwood with her son, Mr. R. L. Harling. Will come again. "APPLE BLOSSOM." Sugarless Days. It is really a simple matter to pre pare many of our accustomed sweets without sugar. There are a number of sugar-containing substances which will furnish the desired sweet flavor and a slight'readjustment with re gard to the liquid in any given reci pe, is almost all that is required. Honey, cane syrup, molasses, ma ple syrup, sorghum and. corn syrup make up a considerable list of sweet ening agents from which to select, almost any one of which may be used to replace the solid sugar to which we have been accustomed. There are a number of sweet fruits which, in the dried state, espe cially, are splendid sweetening agents. Raisins, dates, figs and the somewhat neglected dried pear, all serve to add sweetness to the foods with which they are combined, and help to save sugar. In general it may be said that 1 cup of sugar may be replaced in any cecipe by 1 cup of honey, cane or mapl? syrup or molasses, or by 1 2-3 cups of corn syrup. At 'least Vi cup of liquid for every cup of honey or syrup used to replace sugar must be deducted from the recipe. In cooking fruits, such as apples, it has been noticed that ling, slow cooking helps to develop sweetness. Moreover, very little liquid should be added during the cooking process, the purpose being to concentrate the natural fruit juice present and in crease the relative sweetness. Hence, in baking apples, sufficient time should be allowed for this develop ment of the sweetness in the fruit. (Copied from Gov. Form No. 1373). Recipes for sugarless desserts, pud dings, sauces, pies, cakes, candies, etc., may be found at the Home Demonstration office or will be sent upon request. \-? "AU For Edgefield; Edgefield Fqr/All." RED OAK GROVE (Continued from page One) entertainments Mrs. Tillman and others have been giving each year lately for the girls and boys, repre senting the different schools. We be lieve it has many helpful advantages. Rev. Barnes at Red Hill seems to be gaining esteem more and more as he grows in acquaintance. His en thusiastic assistance to thc Sunday school work is a great advantage, and is reaching out. Mrs. Mamie Bussey will be hostess for our circle on the fifth of May. We hope now, that spring has, come, and the days are longer, that the leader of our Mission Study class will meet with hearty and earnest co-operation of the class, thereby making a success of this important branch of our Mission work. Mrs. John Holland of Greenwood will spend next week with her pa rents. Little John Samuel is a permanent guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Agner. Come to Sunday School! ; We wish to make next Sunday "Attendance Banner Day" in our Sunday school. I want everyone throughout the whole community, and ESPECIALLY strangers and children, to be present. If you are a stranger, be there, and if we do not make you feel wel come and absolutely at home, we will not request you to come again. Wel come! Everybody Welcome! Little children, I shall expect you. J. H. CANTELOU, Supt. Baptist S. S. A Prophet Loved and Honored Dr. R. G. Lee does not belong in ^ class with prophets that are without honor, as he is greatly beloved anti honored at home and abroad. That he has made for himself a name as a public speaker is evidenced by the numerous invitations which he is re ceiving to deliver addresses. On May 5 he will deliver an address before the Y. M. C. A. of the South Caro lina University. On May the 22 he will deliver an address at Connie Maxwell Orphanage, the occasion'be ing the celebration of tho day when the first child was received at the ? orphanage a number of years ago, and on May 23 he will preach a com mencement sermon at Blackville. Notice of Final Discharge. To All Whom These Presents May "Concern: . - - * " . jjj?SM*1 Whereas, Mrs. Eleanor S. Schnell has made application unto this Court for final discharge as executrix in re ; the estate of Mrs. Eleanor S. Ivey, deceased, on this the 10th day of April 1920. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or parties i interested, to show cause before me a tmy office at Edgefield Court House South Carolina, on the 10th day of May 1920, at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of discharge should not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. FOUND: On the streets of Edge field lady's gold ^ye-glasses with chain attached. Owner can get glass es by calling at The Advertiser office and paying for this advertisement. J. W. REESE. FIVE R] SHOl I. Ml 1. We giv 2. The hoi 3. We cari ladies, men an 4. We stai 5. We are Besides others, the abo^ merchandise trade in Edg customers. We are ever Men's CIc Wes boys' them you c Wei C. L lowes Walk-Over SI Swat the fly with one of c mond Brand shoes. STRAW HATS for mer Ladies' Summer Dressps, ?U dress goo We carry a complete Candidate for Warden. I am a candidate for Warden from Ward No. 5, town of Edgefield, sub ject to rules of the town election. W. P. McMURRAIN. MONEY TO LEN? On proved real estate, town and country. Short and long terms. T. B. GRENEKER, Attorney. FOR SALE: Pure breu 0 'roc Jer sey pigs, entitled to registration. Will be ready for delivery May 15. J. H.^NTCHOLSON. 4-21-3t T. B. GRENEKER Attorney at Law Office in the ADDISON LAW BUILDING 3ASONS WHY YOU ULD TRADE AT UKASHY'S e you better values at lower prices. Tie of WALK-OVER shoes. ry the finest line of everything. to wear for d children. id behind everything we sell, always ready to please you. re five reasons are principally the secret Xo our successful efield. Our business is based on the good will of all our at your service. ?thing ire selling men's, young men's and clothing cheaper than we can buy wholesale. Why dress shabby when an get a fine suit at a very low price. ire with you to keep down the H. . and reduced our suits to the very ;t prices. hoes Walk-Over stock now complete. Ladies' and j . men's low quarters, all styles, at right prices. mr fly swatters given free with every pair of Peters' Dia Shoes guaranteed solid leather strongly put together i now on display, all styles, at VERY reasonable prices Skirts and Blouses, latest designs, at very low prices ids reduced to less than to-day's . wholesale prices ! line of Ingersoll Watches. They are guaranteed. Bear in mind every inch of the material that goes into these suits are STRICTLY ALL WOOL New Spring patterns SPECIAL OFFER FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY Extra Pants WITH EVERY TWO PIECE SUIT To Order-For Only $45 FULL SUIT AND 4L/l G EXTRA PANTS. This price is much les? than others ask for suit a one We Guarantee ' The Material All Wool These suits and extra pants are cut and made to in dividual measure by thoroughly competent tailors. Perfect fit, good workmanship, first class trimmings and everything guaranteed. We tejl you frankly that this is the greatest tailoring opportunity ever of fered. We will make to your order art All Wool Suit from Fine All Wool Materials, for only $45 or $48, and include an extra pair of pants. Order now while the selection of patterns is complete QU ARLES & TIMMERMAN EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA