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Office No 61 Residence, No. 17 M Wednesday, January 19. LQCA]L AND PERSONAL How many of our farmers are in terested in cooperative marketing? Col. JJ. B. Henderson and Mr. Charlie Hill of Aiken were visitors in Edgefield yesterday. Miss Gladys Rives was a most gra cious hostess for a charming tea on Monday evening of this week. Mr. Louis Tucker, -a prominent young merchant of McCormick spent Sunday and Monday in Edgefield. Mr. George R. Norris of Columbia spent Sunday in Edgefield as the guest of Mrs. Mary Norris and Mrs. Mamie Tillman. . Mrs. Eugene Blake who spent sev eral weeks with her parents during and since Christmas, has gone to Miami, Fla., to rejoin Mr. Blake. Mrs. Sallie Bryan will move this week back to her home in the Elm wood section of the county. Her Edgefield friends regret to see her(. leave. Mrs. Lemie Talbert, Mrs. Sam Moi'- j rall and Mrs. Eugene Blake, who are j always welcome visitors nere 'in their j former home, were guests of Mrs. J. G. Edwards on Monday. Hon. M. P. Wells came home from Iiis legislative duties to spend Sun day. Hon. James 0. Sheppard joined Mrs. Sheppard at her mother's in Newberry for the week-end. s Mr. W. A. Byrd went to Columbia yesterday to see Mr. A. E. Padgett who has been at the Baptist hospital if or treatment for the past two weeks. Mr. Byrd states that lir. Padgett will be able to return to his home the latter part of the week. The "vegetable garden should re ceive attention as soon as weather conditions will permit. In nc other way can a small area of ground be made to bring larger returns than planted in vegetables. Vegetables in season not only materially reduces the cost of living but they afford a proper, well-balanced diet. Walter Morgan, the colored bar ber has moved his shop into the room in the basement of the hotel arranged for a barber shop. The room is well lighted, steam heated and is supplied with hot and cold running water. This barber shop should be kept like a city shop. Mr. Orlando Sheppard went to Co lumbia yesterday to participate in .the Masonic ceremonies which made a "mason at sight" of Bishop William A. Guerry of the Episcopal diocese of South Carolina, this being the first time in the history of the fraternity in South Carolina that a man had the three degrees of Masonry conferred upon him in one day. An Oversight. In the list of registered women pub lished last week some names were j omitted which were not put in with the original manuscript, but who were among the earliest to register. One was the name of Mrs. f. W. Peak, who has always been one of the most loyaj adherent of the suffrage cause. There are probably others who were j inadvertantly left off. If so, please notify us and the names will be men tioned. If your name is not on the list | make haste to get on the Honor Roll. Officers Elected. The members of the Edgefield Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, met in the hall Monday night and elected the following officers: P. P. Blalock, noble grand; M. B. Tucker, vice-grand; J. D. Warren, secretary and treasurer; H. P. Lowe, warden; Rev. P. P. Blalock, chaplain; H. B. Wells, inside guardian and W. H. Bee, outside guardian. The newly elected officers will be installed at a meeting of the lodge Monday night. Furniture Repair Shop. To the Public:* I have opened up a first class Fur niture Repair shop next to Lyon Brothers' garage. Anyone wishing to see me about work just drop me a card in the post office. Respectfully, l-19-2t R. W. CARTLEDGE. \ Edgefield Sustains Loss. In the going ' of Miss Hortense Woodson to Newberry yesterday to accept a position with the Herald and News as linotype operator Edgefield sustains a great loss. She is a pains taking and very efficient operator who will be a valuable addition to the force of the Herald and News. Edgefield gives up with reluctance so capable and so high minded a young woman who scatters sunshine, joy and gladness wherever she goes. Two Fine C leora Boys. Edgefield has reluctantly given up Mr. Bowles Morgan who for the past year has served the Edgefield Mer cantile Company as salesman and Mr. ? D. D. Brunson who has been the right hand man of Stewart & Kernaghan ?for the past year. They are both ex emplary young men and reflect honor ! upon the Cleora community. Mr. Mor gan will probably go t? Beaufort to 'be with his brother, Mr. Hugh Mor gan, who is engaged in truck farm ing. We do not know what Mr. Brun son's plans are, but hope he will re turn to Edgefield to remain perma nently. O. L. Dobson Buys Lee Plumb ing Business. The Lee Plumbing and Heating Co., with branches in Augusta, Ma con, and Charleston, yesterday sold their Augusta 'business at 319 Jack son Street, to O. L. Dobson, and will in future be operated as the Dobson Plumbing and Heating Co., 0. L. Dobson, manager. Mr. Dobson is very well known in Augusta, as a plumber and business man. He came here from Edgefield, S. C., as a plumber's helper on the Hampton Terrace Hotel construction in 1902: He has made many friends iii Augusta, who will wish him every success and prosperity.-Augusta Chronicle. Visitor From Aiken. Miss Marianna Porcher Ford, State Field Secretary for the Woman's Auxiliary came over from Aiken this week to meet with the Edgefield Branch orf Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ford is an unusually gifted woman and her talk was most interesting, giving a broader vision of the service it is the privilege bf -the Auxiliary members to render. At the conclu sion of the program Mrs. Peatross,, assisted by Misses Katherine Butler, and Charlotte Strother and Mi's. P. M. Feltham, served hot tea, with several kinds of sandwiches, tea cakes and bonbons, the exquisite Jap anese china, linen, silver and hand carved tea table adding a charming note of interest. Mr. Crouch's Home Burned. About seven o'clock this morning the residence of Mr. Guy Crouch in south Edgefield was found to be on fire. Mr. Abney Parks discovered the fire and gave the alarm. It seems to have caught in the ceiling of the Tcitchen. The alarm was not given in time fer the fire company to save the b?liding, as it had been burning probably half an hour before the fire engine reached the place. However, the eight members of the fire com pany who were first on the scene turned two streams on the flame in a few minutes after arriving and ex tinguished them before the building was totally burned. The origin of the fire is not known. Practically all of the furniture was removed from the building but it was considerably damaged.. Mr. Crouch had insurance to the amount of $2,000 on the build ing and $500 on the furniture. How Edgefield Stands Among Other" Cotton Markets. Edgefield's standing among other cotton markets during the past week. Abbeville _ 15.00 Anderson_ __ __ 15.50 Bishopville_ 13.50 Blackville_ 14.50 Camden_ 14.00 Dillon_ 14.50 Greenville_ 15.00 Kershaw_ __ 16.00 EDGEFIELD_ 14.25 Rock Hill_1"_ 16.00 Laurens __ _-_ _?. __ 14.25 Manning___ __ __ 14.75 North'!'_* 14.00 Orangeburg_ __ 14.50 St. Matthews_ 13.75 Sumter_ 14.50 Westminister___ 15.00 The above quotations are taken from the weekly Bulletin issued by Charlotte Division, U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Markets. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly Thc Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC.drives oui Malana.enrichcs the blood, builds up the system. A true Tonic For adults and children. 50c i D. A. R. Meeting. The January meeting of the Daugh ters of the American Revolution met on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 with Mrs. J. L. Mims. A goodly number, as Dr. Burts used to say, was present in fac? of the threatened blizzard which was predict ed and which did come before the meeting was over. 'Mrs. Warren, as pr?sident, presided, and during the business tcssion dues were paid and ML-s Emmie Lnnham received as a new member. Applica tions for membership were made by others, who will be received as their papers are made out. Mrs. J. L. Mims was called upon to take charge of the historical program. A very instructive paper prepared by Mrs. Susan B. Hill on the "Liberty Tree Party" was read. Miss Susan Adams read Timrod's "Ode to the Old Year." Miss Miriam Norris sang a very qu?int Gypsy love song, with accompa niment by Mrs. Tillman. Mrs. Hollingsworth read a very he roic story of "Why Mrs. Hey ward of Charleston Would Not Illuminate Her Home at the Command of the British Soldiers," and said they could burn her home and show their power but could not coerce her opinion. A contest ended the programme, Miss Miriam Norris and Mrs. W. L. Dunovant making a tie, and Miss Nor ris received a box of correspondence cards. Mrs. Tillman brought a message from one of our members, Mrs. N. G. En nett, who is now in Europe, -having gone over in the largest vessel afloat, the Imperator, formerly The Father land. Mr. and Mrs. Ennett were in London at the time this communication was sent. - At the close of the programme, the hostess, assisted by Eleanor Mims and Susan Adams, served a salad course with cocoa. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Tillman in February. Mrs. Evans presented the Italian milk fund, and received some contribu tions for this worthy fund. A Birthday Dinner. William Strom entertained his class Friday night at an elegant birth day dinner. In spite of the bad roads and mud dy side walks, almost every one invit ed was present as they anticipated a wonderful time at the spacious and hospitable h,ame of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Strom. un MM When the guests arriv?d they were ushered into the parlor by the host. A jolly half hour was spent in playing the Victrola and piano, after which the guests repaired to the dining room, two tables being set with every thing delightful. After Dr. Lee asked the blessings the musicians of the evening-the Greek orchestra-were introduced. The orchestra entertained those present with music all during the meal which consisted of, first, fruit cocktail; second course,' turkey cranberries, rice, gravy, dressing, chicken and potato salad, potatoes, fruit salad, biscuits, ham and coffee. The third course consisted of ice cream, devil's food, fruit, pound and raisin cake. After this most elaborate dinner, the guests returned to tha parlor where everyone entered a most in teresting contest and games. Then an hour was spent in progressive con versation which flew by extremely fast. At eleven o'clock the orchestra came into the parlor to entertain the crowd further and it was applauded over and over again. Just before leaving, the first prize for the contest was awarded to Helen Nicholson, a box of pink correspond ence cards, and the booby to Sue Adams, which was a large stick of peppermint candy. About midnight the guests bade farewell to the host and left, know ing that they could not possibly eat anything for a week to come. The large size of Mr. and Mrs. Strom is no longer a puzzle if they feast upon such dainties as were set before their guests on Friday night. Every girl and boy present will remember Wil liam Strom's dinner and his hospi tality for years to come. ELEANOR MIMS. New Garage Near Station. , I take this means of notifying the public that I have opened a garage in the metal building to the rear of the store- of Mr. Charlie Thomas and solicit a share of their patronage. I have employed Mike Brooks as one of my force of workers who is well known to automobile owners. All work guaranteed. All I ask is a trial. Remember the place, in the metal building to- the rear of Mr. Charlie Thomas' store near the depot. John L. Holston. Death of Mr. Wade S. Cothran. Abbeville, Jan. 17.-Wade S. Coth ran died at his home here this after noon at 4 o'clock, death being due to paralysis. Mr. Cothran was in his 61st year. He was the son of the late Judge James S. Cothran. He is survived by one son, James S. Cothran, Jr., of Greenville, one daughter, Miss Marga ret Cothran of Abbeville, three broth ers, T. P. Cothran of Greenville, W. C. Cothran of Greenville and James Coth ran of Charlotte. Funeral will be held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Burial will be at Long Cane cemetery. Mr. Cothrsn has been quite ill for s?veral weeks. Mrs. Susan B. Hill and Mrs. W. C. Tompkins are sisters-in-law of Mr. Cothran, and the latter has been with Mr. Cothran for the past ten days. It is probable that Mr. Coth ran's only daughter, Miss Margaret Cothran. will return to Edgefleld with her aunt, Mrs. Tompkins, and make her home here. Hotel Barber Shop. I take this means of informing the public that I have moved my barber shop into the basement of the new Dixie Highway Hotel and invite the people to give me a call. The room in the basement of the hotel designed for the barber shop is steam heated and has hot and cold running water all the time. I am equipped for giv ing better service than ever., I will have competent help so my patrons will not have to wait an unreasonable time. My shop can be reached through the lobby of the hotel or from the side street. Walter Morgan.. Call to Women of Edgefield County. All women of Edgefield county who are interested in the upbuilding of our county, State and country are requested to meet at the court house on Monday afternoon, January 24 at 3:30 o'clock. The object of this meeting is to organize a League of Women voters, as has already been done in a great many counties in this State. - . Mrs. N. G. EVANS. County Chairman. South Carolina's Heavy Fer tilizer Bill of Farmers. Mr. Editor: .*?. ;.Please insert in The Advertiser the pledge for reduction of acreage and ask farmers to sign and mail to me at Trenton. Last year, 1920, South Carolina used in producing her cotton crop more commercial fertilizer than Ala bama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee, combined. Is it worth while reducing our fertilizer cost, and building up our soils with legumes and livestock?. B. R. TILLMAN. Trenton, S. C. Manning /oman Offers For House. Manning, Jan. 18.-The following candidates are offering in hte elec tion next Teusday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representa tive W. R. T. Sprott: J. H. DuBose, New Zion; W. H. Wood, Gable; A. Miller Molette, Turbeville; W. N. Rush, Sardenia; Miss Corinne Bar field, Manning. Clarendon is eager to place the first woman in the house of representatives. Miss Barfield, ?vhose name appears first on the tick et, is a graduate of the College for Women and has occupied business position since. Greenville Elects Woman to Office. Greenville, Jan 18.-The first woman county official in South Carolina was elected here to-day in a special election h??d-to choose a successor to Probate Judge Walter M. Scott, who was killed in an automobile accident the day after Christmas. Judge Scott's widow, Mrs. Fannie C. Scott, who had served : s clerk in that office for a number of years, was unopposed candidate for the place. Mrs. Scott is to assume the du ties of the office within a few days. Bad Cold and Cough Cured by Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. Several years ago C. D. Glass, Gardiner, Me., contracted a severe cold and cough. He tried various med icines but instead of getting well he kept -adding to it by contracting fresh. colds. Nothing he had taken for it was of any permanent benefit until a druggist advised him to ,try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says "I was completely cured by this remedy and have since always turn ed to it when I had a cold and soon find relief." I Mtg' i Consider Quality When You Buy Our entire stock is new, fresh and clean. In school supplies we have everything the chil dren need-big thick tablets and better pencils. Fine stationery to suit each purchaser. Blank books. All the medical preparations carried in the best drug stores. Our soda fountain is the bestand most sanitary in town. HOLLINGS WORTH'S CANDIES Collett Drug Company JUST RECEIVED ONE CAR OF GOOD YOUNG TEIMIMESEE HORSES CHEAP Some as Good Mares as Ever Wore a Collar BEN. L. HOLSTON Beat the Boll We?vi? Raise plenty of cabbage and potatoes. We want to sell you th? plants. Make early heads by setting cabbage plants now. The Porto Rico potato is our hobby. One man near here raised one weighing 13 1-2 pounds, it is one of the quickest and largest growing potatoes on record. Is fine for table or market. Good to eat when first dug in the summer time. Ask M. H. Fuller or J. L. Addison and others. I will be glad to make prices on any quantities of plants. Last year we were providentially hindered in our plant business. This year we hope for better luck, and expect to handle them on a large scale. True to name, full count and satisfaction guaranteed. If -we please you tell others; if we fail to please tell us. . " CW. WATSON Edgefield, S. C. == Hold === YOUP Cotton for High Pri?es Conservative Loans Made oh Cotton Consigned, to Us M. B. WATSON & COMPANY COTTON FACTORS AND BROKERS GREENVILLE, S. C. ARRINGTON BROS. & CO. Wholesale Grocers and Dealers in Corn, Oats, Hay and all Kinds of Feeds Gloria Flour and Dan Patch Horse Feed Our Leaders Corner Cumming and Fenwick Streets On Georgia R. Rc Tracks Augusta, Ga. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED jfJV See our representative, C. E. May.