Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?dgeftcM %&m?\Htt< Es?abltelpd 1835. j. L. MIMS.Editor. Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 .per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at che postoffice at Edgefield S. C. No cummunications will be pub Sshed unless accompanied by the writer's name. Card of Thanks, Obituaries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, June 15. When there are no liens you may in ow it's a lean year for us farmers. / * ? * People are gradually learning that marketing a crop is about as impor tant as making one. * * * ? If the boll weevils are "headed off," >even father will have to work, and he'd better get busy, too. * * * * Farmers of Edgefield county should not fare so badly next fall.. They haven't borrowed a dollar this year. m * 9 m Admiral Sims forgot that space has been eliminated and that what he said in London could be easily heard 5n America. & * * s "Keep a stiff upper lip," whatever that means. In other words, don't let the weevil break your morale. With out hope all is lost. / m * * * The "sweet girl graduates" are now in the spotlight. Doubtless the "boy graduates" are wondering when their day will come. * * * * What ought to be done with the fellow who says this summer .that he hasn't time to take a vacation? .Make him president of the Annanias club. ? * ? . With the thermometer standing at IDO in the shade yesterday, it appears that Old Sol is not striking for short er hours or less strenuous activity. * . * * Everything has not gone against us poor fellows. Contrary to past fi years, sugar has gone down at the blackberry season, instead of going up. * * * * Men have an advantage this hot ?weather in that they can remove .some clothing but the women-well, .they can't remove any more and go out on the street. ? . m m When you feel disposed to com plain of the stifling clouds of dust, think of the plight of the Pueblo peo ple who have been suffering from the opposite condition. * . * * With human life so cheap in the commonwealth which lies between South Carolina and Alabama, it's a wonder life insurance companies do not withdraw from it. * * . ? . lin the" war that is being waged on - :the boll weevil these should be no relaxation. This year will decide whether we can grow cotton or not under boll weevil conditions. * * * * Wonder what pleasure can be de rived by wealthy Northern people who have gained notoriety through dis graceful divorce proceedings from .having their pictures in the papers? * * . m IWe would have called for some salt when read of that Spartan burg cow giving 44 pounds of butter . in seven days had not Brother Wal lace of the Newberr yObserver pen ..ned the story. * * * * It's bad enough when two farmers : fall out but when "six wel? known .and prominent farmers" fight out an .old feud in the public road, as they >;did down in Georgia last week, it is ^unspeakably worse. * ? * ? .Everybody who travels and who ;pays freight are groaning under the heavy burden imposed through tre mendously increased rates. Many lines of business are being tremen dously increased rates. Many lines of business are being paralyzed by the enormous toll taken by railroads. * * * * "iDo the Women Really Want to "Vote.?" is the title of an editorial.in the .Augusta Chronicle this morning. /Well, judging from the record made in the election in Johnston of yester day it appears that they do. Of the 219 who registered, 87 were women, which makes a very good beginning for the good women of Johnston. Should Restrain Evil Doers. The Advertiser has never indulged in criticism of judges and our courts, but with lawlessness apparently on the increase, it is difficult to refrain from criticizing those who are charged with the serious and solemn duty of fixing the penalty for viol?t sd law. If the punishment for viol?t ors of law is not for the purpose protecting our homes and society through restraining and detering criminals, what is it for? Then, the punishment should be suited to th crime. Whenever the violation of law becomes extremely annoying our people and a menace to society then it is clearly the duty of men who are clothed with the proper authority to see that everything possible done that will in any way restrain the evil doers. The law prohibiting the manuf3c ?ture and sale of intoxicants is being ?violated in every county in South Carolina. The transgressors- seem to ' grow bolder and bolder, and yet only in a very few cases and sentences im posed that will have a decidedly de terrent effect. What does a seller of whiskey care for having to pay fine of $100, or even $500 dollars He can soon recoup his loss through his nefarious business. But, on the contrary, if these enemies of society and good government were given a term in prison or working on the pub lie roads, without an alternative of a fine, it would not be long before this seemingly growing evil would be stamped out. Our only relief can come through the juries and judges. With but few exceptions, juries are respecting their oaths and are convicting men when the testimony warrants. Now it is up to the judges of South Carolina, both Federal and State, to make violators of the law feel their transgression to such an extent that they will re spect the law. The rank and file of our citizenship are powerless to re lieve the situation in that respect. Death of Mrs. Emma Blocker. On Thursday June 2, the residence of Mr. John Blocker was burned and Mrs. Emma Blocker was there with her son when the unfortunate oc currence took place. As soon as the home was burned and she saw the situation she said to those around her, "Take me to Mat tie," meaning her devoted niece, Mrs. Rainsford at Edgefield. She came as soon as possible and remained with Mrs. Rainsford until Sunday after noon,. whe,n she passed on to her "home eternal in the' heavens." Saturday night she was not feeling j well and at five o'clock Sunday after noon she had said goodbye to all her loved ones and gone to a better world. Mr. Blocker reached her bed side before she died. On Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock the funeral took place at the Block er burial ground and the body was laid beside that of her husband who was killed in battle in Virginia June 6, 1864, he being but twenty-six years of age. Dr. Dorsett, her pastor officiated, assisted by Rev. G. W. M. Taylor. Mr. John Blocker was her only child, and his wife to whom she was very devoted and the six grandchil dren, Misses Emma and Margaret, Addie, John Jr., Elizabeth and Josie are the immediate family to mourn her loss. Mrs. Blocker had been a member of Ridge Spring Baptist church for many years. She was in hier 83rd year. Besides Dr. Dorsett from the Ridge, Mr. Robert Watson and Messrs. Louie and Burrell Boatwright attended the funeral and a large number of relatives and friends. Mrs. Blocker was very much be loved by those with whom she was associated, and she bore her years so gracefully that few realized that she had reached such an unusual age. F. A. .M Meeting of Music Club. The Philharmonic club met with Miss Ruth Tompkins on Wednesday for the June meeting. This was the regular meeting for the election of officers, and as the president and treasurer were eligible for re-election, the following new of ficers were elected: Mrs. B. L. Mims, vice president; Mrs. W. M. Mooney, secretary; Mrs. J. L. Mims, publicity chairman. After the business hour Miss Ruth Tompkins sang very effectively, "Our Ain Folks" a Scotch song which every one enjoyed. Miss Genevieve Norris played "V?nitienne" by Godard, which completed the program. Miss Tompkins assisted by Miss Mae Tompkins served block cream and cake. PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN. FOR SALE: A roller-top desk. Ap ply to Miss Virginia Addison. Evening Musical Treat. On Thursday evening, Edgefield was peculiarly fortunate in having for an e vening's entertainme'nt un der the auspices of the Philharmonic Music club, some of the vocal class of Signora de Fabritiis. The pro gram was rendered at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jones on Main street, and as the guests en tered each was served with fruit punch and most hospitably welcomed by members of the club, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Lovely flowers everywhere greeted the occasion and the home was made most beautiful to receive the honored guests and their friends" from Au gusta. The following program was greatly enjoyed, Signora de Fabritiis in her charming and gracious manner an nouncing the various numbers, and accompanying the singers as grace fully and delightfully as she had pre viously announced the program. The first number was a group of Italian songs by Miss Dorothy Jane Scallin, a student from North Da kota. Miss Scallin's voice is very sweet and the auditors renjarked on the lovely effect of the singing which not only in Miss Scallin's voice, but in others, seemed to come so spon taneously without any apparent ef fort. Miss Margaret Wall of North Au gusta sang a group of 18th Century French songs and later in the pro gram, three catchy little flower songs, The Dandelion, Naughty Tulip, and Chrysanthemum. These songs were appropriate to her piquant style of beauty as well as to her voice which made the sweetest melody. Miss Miriam Lanham, a pupil of Prof. Irvine of Augusta, who is as sociated with Signora de Fabritiis in her school in Augusta, gave two piano selections which were vociferously cheered. Miss Ruth Tompkins received cheers before she had sung in recog nition of the feet that the belonged to Edgefield and was appreciated. Miss Tompkins gave a group of American songs, one being an Indian love song "Pale Moon," one "Since We Parted" and "Ecstacy." Her sing ing ended as it had begun, with ap plause. Miss Scallin gave a second group, "Good Night, Beloved," by Nevin, "Sleep That Flits," by Carpenter, and "Who'll Buy My Lavender!?" This group of songs was also greatly appreciated by the audience. The last group of songs was "Flo rian Song" by Godard and "Ouvies tes Yeux Bleus," by Massenet. These were given in a most charming man ner by Miss Almeda Petite of Au gusta. All who attended agreed that the evening was most happily spent and will long for another such occasion. A Texas Letter From E. M. McCreless. Dear Mr. Editor: I am here all alone tonight, and my mind occasionally gets to rambling, and of course takes an imaginary trip back to the dear old home state. It will soon be a year since I left my home for a visit in the east. I can im agine sometime that I can still feel the many hearty hand shakes that I got on the trip, and the kind words spoken and the innumerable kind deeds granted me. For all this I tip my hat and bow my head to all I met and mingled with on that trip, and I hereby note with joy that I am still enjoying good health, and am enter taining an idea that some day I may again land on South Carolina soil, and again bring to memory the early days of my childhood. This section of Texas wherein I live has recently had very fine rains and we have fine prospects of another good crop, but little encouagement as to price. Cotton acreage reduced some but not what it should have been, according to my views. The oil boom is still on but is not very encouraging. I now close with a request to all who may meet at the dear old church es, via, Stevens' Creek, Mountain Creek and McKendree chapel for worship to remember me. E. M. McCRELESS. -* FOR COTTON WEIGHER. I respectively announce to the pub lic and to my friends that I am a candidate for Cotton .Weigher at Edgefield. If elected I promise you faithful and efficient service. I so licit your vote and your support in attaining this position. JOHN R. SCURRY. J. S. BYRD Dental Surgeon Office Over Store of Quarles & Timmerman Office Phone No. 3 Residence Phone 87 Foot suffering is needless! Let the Dr. Schott Foot Specialist demonstrate to you that you can gain complete foot com fort immediately A foot expert coming to our store Monday and Tuesday, Ju?? 20-21 He is a member of the staff of Dr. Wm. M. Scholl, the recognized authority on all foot troubles, and is here for the benefit of our patrons and others. All who come to him will have, their cases carefully studied and will be advised how to gain immediate relief and complete foot comfort. Examination and advice free We want everyone with bother some feet to take full advantage of this opportunity. Come in any time while Dr. Scholl's Foot Expertis here; heknowsj?stwhat is to be done and will tell you how to have easy, comfortable feet No matter whether the trouble is corns, callouses, bunions, weak arches, flat foot, cramping toes, "rheumatic" foot and leg pains, weak ankles or something else, Dr. Scholl's Foot Expert can demonstrate to you on your own foot the proper cor rective appliance to give relief and ultimate correction. To strengthen the fallen arch and to prevent the forming of bunions. Dr. Scholl's Foot-Eazer has been especially designed. Light, springy, comfortable Improve foot appearance Dr. Scholl's Appliances actually improve the grace and beauty of the feet. No oddly shaped shoes. Wear the kind you like in per fect comfort Don't wait until the last minute and maybe lose your chance to get foot comfort Don't forget the dates-come in sure THE CORNER STORE Copies of Resolutions Adopted by the Southern Sash, Door and Millwork Mfrs. Asso ciation, May 18, 1921 Closer Relations With Schools. Whereas, our association passed a resolution at the November 1920 meeting, endorsing the industrial move recently undertaken by Georgia Tech, and Whereas, we are also interested in furthering this industrial work, es pecially in so far as it relates to the Millwork Industry thoughout the en tire South, Be it Therefore Resolved, that the Southern Sash, Door and Millwork Manufacturers' Association is also in terested in other Institutes of Learn ing located in the South and stands ready to co-operate with any efforts which they may make to better edu cate and perpare their students in industrial work and especially that relating to Millwork, and it is further Resolved, that our secretary be in structed to, in some way, provide copies of the Southern Universal Cat alog to the libraries of all colleges, institutions and schools located in j our territory and when possible to open up negotiation with them look ing toward the furtherr"?e of our [interest in that direction. Closer Relations With Governnments j Whereas, we have been informed I by the Chamber of Commerce', U. S. A., that closer relations are desirable between the various Trade Associa tions throughout the United States and the National Government and al so the State, County and Municipal Governments, and Whereas, we are sery desirous and willing to render such service within our power and ability, Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the Southern Sash, Door and Millwork Association tender its services to and co-operate with the National, State, ? County and Municipal Governemnt^ with a view of bringing about closer relations and promotion of business assistance and advice in a non-parti san manner, in order that public con fidence may be revived and that la bor and capital alike may be inspired to their greatest efforts to restore prosperity and plenty throughout the world. WANTED: To rent a piano" for the summer. If you have one, leave the information at The Advertiser office. f 1 Through Pullman Sleeping Car Service TWICE A WEEK . -BETWEEN AUGUSTA AND INTERMEDIATE POINTS -TO ASHEVILLE, N. C. "LAND OF THE SKY" Leave Augusta Tuesdays and Fridays, Northbound Leave Asheville Wednesdays and Sundays, Southbound First car from Augusta Tuesday, June 28, first car from Asheville Wed nesday, June 29, via Southern Railway System Read Down Read Up 6.45 p. m. Lv.AUGUSTA.Ar. 10.40 a. m. 7.23 p. m. Lv.._.GRANITEVILLE.Ar. 9.52 a. m. 7:58 p. m. Lv.._.TRENTON. ...Ar. 9.20 a. m. 8.57 p. m. ,Lv.LEESVILLE.....Ar. 8.14 a. m. 11.50 p. m. Lv._COLUMBIA.Ar. 2.50 a. m. 5.15 a. rn'. Ar.TRYON._..Lv. 10.10 p. m. 5.50 a. m. Ar.SALUDA.Lv. 9.40 p. m. 6.30 a. m. Ar.HENDERSON VILLE.Lv. 9.05 p. m. 7.30 a. rn. Ar.ASHEVILLE.Lv. 8.00 p. m. Connects at H?ndersonville for Lake Toxaway, Brevard, etc., and at Asheville for Waynesville, Black Mountain, etc. SUMMER TOURIST TICKETS NOW ON SALE To all resort points every day to and including September 30, with final limit October 31, 1921. Stop-Overs. Consult nearest ticket agent or communicate wiih R. S. BROWN, 1 J. A. TOWNSEND, , District Passenger Agent, Ticket Agent, Augusta, Ga. Edgefield, S. C. ARRINGTON BROS. & CO. I 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. R. Tracks Augusta, Ga. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED BJF See our representative, C. E. May.