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ppjpl b?tate. 3. L. MIMS,_..Editor. ?g11'1 a ? - Published every Wednesday . in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 ??er year in advance. Entered as second class matter at i?e jx?stoffice at Edgefield S. C. No cummunications will be pub C&hed unless accompanied by the writer's name. Card of Thanks, Obituaries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, March 8, Should Tax Luxuries The unwillingness of the legisla ture, more particularly the senate, to shift a portion of the tax burden from those who have scarcely more than actual necessities upon those ?who indulge in many needless luxuries, is difficult to understand. For many years the cry has been raised against high taxes but now there is real ground for the com plaint. Those who own real estate ?and other tangible property are pay ing too great a portion of the expen ses cf our government, and it is but common justice that a new system .of taxation be inaugurated that will car.sc those who indulge in luxuries to bear a just portion of this burden. Unless a change is made, the peo ple will have a re-adjustment of things in the campaign next summer. Some new sources of revenue have been provided but sufficient relief has not been provided to relieve those who are bearing more than a .fair proportion of the tax burden. The people, when an opportunity is given, will make a change in the personnel of the general assembly, electing men who will take a broader and more just view of tax the situa tion. After all,, what reasonable argu ment can be advanced against a tax -a heavy tax, if you please-upon i luxuries. It is not a compulsory tax. Only those who care to indulge in theie luxuries are called upon to pay 3L One can leave off the luxuries and thus be relieved of the tax. Street Car? Vs. Jitneys "While, owing to the fact that we reside on the Carolina side of the Savannah,, an expression from us may be regarded as an instance of a *'fool rushing in where angels fear -to tread", yet we can not refrain, because of our abiding interest in the -welfare and progress of Augusta, from expressing the opinion that the city council of Augusta has ei'red egregiously in permitting jitneys to operate in open and direct opposi tion to the street cars of the city, the ground for this action by the city council being the increase in fares made by the street car com pany some time ago. Now, the only source of revenue of a street railway company with which it is io pay overhead expenses, taxes repairs, and a reasonable return up on the money invested, is from the small fares charged. When operat ing expenses increase and there <com.es, ac the same time, a decrease in volume of business, due to the in roads made by the increasing number of automobiles, there are but two courses open to a street railway com pany, either to increase its fares to meet char.ged conditions over which it has no control, or ultimately to go into bankruptcy. It seems that the company in Augusta chose the for mer course, that of increasing fares. Instead of considering the matter on a broad, businesslike basis, it ap pears that the city council yielded to pressure brought to bear by a some what prejudiced public and permitted jitneys to make further inroads upon the business which rightfully be longs (by reason of franchise grant ed) to the street car company. Such a course by the city council was un wise and the city will ultimate suffer, because the street car company may be forced into bankruptcy. The council should stand by the company, one of the city's largest taxpayers, rather than the several hundred jitneys which in the aggragate pay but little into the city treasury. As between- street cars and jitneys, the city council should support the street cars loyally. Mr. Dick Timmerman Some one has truly said that an honest man is the noblest work of God-?Add to this, an industruous man and you will have the most use ful of mankind. Such a mail was Mr. Dick Timmerman who died at the Confederate Soidisrs Home in Columbia, S. C., on February 9, 1322 at the age of about 88 years. He ?was born near McKendree Church, Edgefield County and when the C f derate War broke out he enlis in Co. X. 14 S. C. Regt., commanc by Capt D. C. Tompkins and sen faithfully during the entire war, cept when unabled by a sev< wound in the mouth. The ball kno ed out several teeth and lodged in Ihroat, and after quite a while coughed it up, a large minee b; After the war he returned home a worked on the farm of his forn Captain a good friend, Dr. D. Tompkins. By his honest labor mad? a good living for himself a family. He had a most excel!? wife who was a' real help ma thus he contributed a noble part the fundamental basis of Agrie ture and by his hard work in t field was a producer and the nobb class of ?society, because it is t hardest class to do without, in fa indispensible and now also growi: scarcer every year. "I'll fares the land to hastenii 111 a prey, . Where wealth accumulates ai men decay; Princes and lords may flourish may fade A breath can make them as breath has made, But a hold pleasantry, the: Country's pride, When once distroyed can never 1 supplied." After Mr. Timmerman's wife du and he became unable to work, 1 was sent to the Confederate Hon: in Columbia where he spent his lai days comfortable supplied with ever necessary want by the county ri loved so well and which he so brav< ly defended with courage and abilit; He was buried at his request b the side of his wife at the McKendre Church Yard and near where h first saw the light. He new is at rest in that land o pure delight, Where saints immortal reign. Red Ook Grove News (Writen for Last V/eek) The enclemency of weather las Sunday did not discourage a goodl attendance at Red Ook Grove. Re% T. E. Seago preached a very interest ing sermon, on Angels and thei mission, from whence they came am to whom they minister, makin] plain that those who become heirs o Salvation can by them be comforted Rev. T. E. Seago was guest of Mi and Mrs. E. B. Dorn. The weekly prayer meeting wa conducted by Mr. Clifford Dorn, tin Sec., of Flat Rock S. S. Mrs. Georgia Bailey gave a read ing. ."Not the amount of work we d< that counts, but the spirit in whicl we do it." Those who try to do good and be come discouraged with obsticle: and hard ships, might think on th( spirit in which they ' do it, is whal counts, and besides "I'll repay Thee' come to us as an assured truth. The faithfulness of earnest efforts have kept the weekly prayer meet ing at Flat Rock in existence for more than two years. The young people meet regularly and enjoy rendered assistance. We believe if not now, some day the seed sown will bring forth a harvest of righteousness. Mr. and Mrs. Young had as their guests several of their friends on last Monday p..m. Misses W. A. Dorn and J. M. Fauri rendered s music on violin and harmonica ac companiment. The friends of Mr. John Roberson will be glad to learn he has been very much stronger for a few days past. Messre Charley and Roy Bailey wir.de a business trip to Augusta Wednesday. The friends of Mrs. Jack Bradley will be pleased to learn she is now able to sit up, and is rapidly recover ing strength. Her interesting lit tle son, John William has been with his Aunt, Mrs. George Bussey since her return from McCormick about two weeks ago. Mi's. Miller Dorn has been on the Sick list .but is improving again. Mr. Wiley Agner has returned f.*om a visit to Greenwood. He brings the news to us that Rev. G. W. Bussey is looking well and was out on the streets. Mr. Bussey has a host of friends who will be glad to hear he is doing so weil. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bussey were week-end guest of Mr. anncl Mrs. George Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. 0. 0. T.immerman were visitors recently in the home of Mr. George Dorn. Miss Leila Gantt who is teaching the Dorn school attended services at Red Oak Grove last Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Robei'son of Parks ville, also Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bussey attended services at Red Ook Grove. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Agner sympathize with them on learning of the illness of their daugh- ' ter, Mrs. W. B. Stone in Dade City Fla. Misses Cornelia Busssy and Eva Agner will r?cits at the Circle meet ing on' Wednesday afternoon, March first at Mrs. Mellie Doms. The latter using "At Yo do" be ing negro dialect. Former has the timely and beauti ful poem "The Jews sent out by Home Mission Board." Callison News As March came in with' cold rains it makes us fael as if winter has re turned. The Sullivan School closed Fri day which we all regret very much Our teachers returned to their in spective homes Monday, Miss Dubber ly to Broxton Georgia and Miss Bell near Meeting Street. Friends of Mr. J. J. Mayson will be sorry to know that he has had a relapse and is in bed again. We are sorry to say that Mrs. E. W. Callison is not doing so well after two weeks illness. Little Carrie Mayson and Brother J. H. accompanied Miss Dubberly as far as Greenwood Monday and spent the remainder of the day with their Aunt Mrs. I. C. Harrison. Mrs. R. T. Mayson has returned to her home after spending several days in Greenwood with her sister Mrs. I. C. Harrison. Mrs. L. A. Wreme and daughter Miss Lucille and little Eula Marie were dinner guests of Mrs. G. R. Mayson Saturday. Mesdames W. M. and H. L. Corley were spend the day guests of Mrs. E. W. Callison recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sullivan and family were seeing the latters mother Mrs. Geo. E. Dorn, Sunday in the home of Mrs. S. C. Deal. Mrs. Janelle Winn was spe~ ' the day guest of her sister, Mrs. Clara Bailey one day last week. Among those who called in the home of Mr. G. R. Mayson Sunday were Mr. an nd Mrs. J. L. Reames, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mayson and daughter, Mrs I. C. Reams and Misses Alma and Ruby Mayson. Misses Evelyn, Lucille and Delene Sullivan, Lillie Harrison and Thelma Reams, Messrs James Seigler Renbin Wreme Harmon Quattlebaum and Cadwell Deal and Master Wood row and Roy Callison all coming to bid our dear teacher good-bye. Master J. H. Mayson is the proud owner of a fine opossum which he caught in his rabbit box recently. Mr. J. M. Bell and little James Jr., were spend the night guests with their friend Mr. G. R. Mayson, recently- coming to accompany the formers daughter Miss Martha, home after the closing of her school. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Kirby were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Seagle Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Mayson and sweet little girlie Edna were recent callers of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Corley. Mr. Elliotte Seigler of McCormick were seeing friends in our com munity Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lem Corley and Mrs. J. P. Sullivan called to see Mrs. E. W. Callison recently. News From Cleora We have been having plenty of rain, but we are glad to see tie S-inshine again. Our Cleora Sunbeam Band met Friday afternoon with Mrs. A- L. Erunson as our leader. A sweet course was served. The lunch party given last Friday night at Mr. R. D. Christie's was a great success, as they cleared about seventy dollars. The proceeds will go for the benefit of the Beaverdam Sunday School Mrs. Jack Griff:? is spending a while with her daughter, Mrs. James Sease, of Charlotte, N. C. We are sorry to say that Mrs. Tandy Culbreath arrived at the Uni versity Hospital in Augusta last Mon HAMBONE'S MEDITATIONS (-. -, OLE MISS FUS5IN' BOUT DE WAY DE RATS BIM-EATIN' HER CHICKENS, BUT AH SPIC ION TAIN* PE RAT5" US BIN HAD A PREACHERS' CONFENCE HEAH ALL DIS PAS' oom WEEK? CopyrigtU. 1921 by McCfura Nawtgtptr Sypdlai* are now being formed as her to know that we are sewing line in such mate eners, Hooks and Eyes, other items. The Picto you you will find that it THE ROYAL S Just received the Royal monograms for only 15 receieved at 15c. THE day,' and will be operated on today. Miss Ruth Morgan who is attend ing Peterson's Business College at Greenwood spent last week-end at home with her parents. Misses Gell Morgan, Cimiel Brun son and Ammie Griffis were the guests of Miss May Brunson last Wednesday ni;ht. Mrs. Dewey Cilonger and little son of ParksviHe has been spending a while with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie McClendon. Miss Vana Morgan who is teach ing at Colliers spent the week-end with her home folks. Mr. J. 0. Williams of Belvedere was a visitor in Cleora this week. Miss Wilmoth Seigler was the guests of Miss Tot and Ruby Brun son last Sunday. For Rent: Rooms are for rent in.the Addison building. Ap ply to Dr. A. R. Nicholson. 3-l-4t. Five room house for rent. Apply to Mrs. SALLIE BIGHAM. NOTICE TO CREDITORS * of Application For Discharge In the District Court of the United States, For the Western Div-_ _trict of South Carolina._ IN THE MATTER OF J. S. Neal, Johnston, S. C. (No. B-266 in Bankruptcy.) 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