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Office No 61 Residence, No. 17 Wednesday, March 8, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Bettis Cantelou is visiting relatives in Charleston this week. Mrs. Albert Childress of Greer is spending several days in Edgefield with relatives. Mrs. W. C. Madden and Miss Mar garet Madden were among the visi tors to Augusta Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dorn of Celestia Saluda county, spent Monday in Edgefield with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dorn. Mrs. R. 0. Brezeale will arrive from Greenville the latter part of the week to be the house guest of Mrs. W. C. Madden. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Au gusta spent the week-end in Edge field visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Scurry, Mrs. Smith's parents. Mrs. J. B. Kennerly accompanied Mr. Kennerly to Chester Monday where she will spend several days this week. Mrs. W. J. Miller of Augusta spent Sunday in Edgefield visiting her sisters, Mrs. C. E. May and Mrs. J. B. Kennerly. A meeting of the recently organiz ed Parent-Teachers' Association will be held at the school Thursday after noon (to-morrow) at 4:30 o'clock. The members of the Junior Order will hold a distrist meeting the second Saturday night in April. Some of the state officers will a^> tend at that time. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Craig came down from Anderson Sunday to visit Mrs. Craig's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Cogburn. Mr. Craig returned Mon day but Mrs. Craig will remain in Edgefield a week. Concordia Lodge Nnmber 50, A. P. ILj will meet in regular communica tion, Friday March 10, at 8 p. m. Business of importance will come up for attention, and a full attendance is urged. Day by day the municipal cam paign assumes more definite shape. In this issue will be found the an nouncements of Mr. G. V. Crouch and Mr. J. D. Kemp as candidates for warden from the second ward. Mr. J. E. Darby announces in this issue that he will be in Edgefield 1 Friday annd Saturday of this week ?' for the purpose of buying mules. ' He will be at the stable of Mr. Bettis Cantelou. The Yonce Motor Company an nounces further reductions on Ford cars this week. Purchasers of Ford 1 cars who avail themselves of the easy terms offered can ride while 1 they pay for their car. Read what 1 Mr. Yonce says. Mr. A. A. Edmunds carried three 1 convicts to the chin-gang this morn- ] ing. Two for terms of two years ^ each and one for 25 years. The chan- < gang is now working south of Edge- 1 field near the home of - Mr. S. W. 1 Gardner, Sr. ? Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Evans went to j Macon, Ga., for a visit to Mrs. . Evans' sister, Mrs. Rhodes and her SOU George who is at Macon Uni- ^ versity. Mr. Evans has returned ?but Mrs. Evans will remain away j several weeks. j We direct the attention of our > readers this week to the advertise- r ment of the Huggins Grocery Store 1 near the station. A fresh and well ? selected stock of groceries is now ? ready for the shoppers at the store c formerly occupied by Moore Bros. * When you need anything in his line call upon Mr. Huggins. s t The .writer of "Moss1 News" omit- g ted enclosing his or her name with j. the communication, consequently we ^ could not publish it. Never send t anything to a newspaper for publica- c tion without enclosing your name, ( which will not be published if re- * quest is made not to do so. j Mr. W. A. Benian, Jr., spent Sun day in Charleston visiting his brother- 1 in-law and while there took an auto trip to Meggett's which is located in i the centre of the great trucking dis- I tr i ct. Mr. Berri an said he saw acres a and acres of cabbages and acres nd acres of cabbage plants, possibly 50 c ?cres or more in one field. ii: Many Edgeffield friends will be pleased to hear that Mountain dew, N. J. Sunday night there ar rived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julian R. Strother, a little son Julian Strother the third. Mrs. Emily Strother of Edgefield is the proud grandmother, and is receiving con gratulations. The Columbia Chapter of Win throp Daughters, Mrs. Robert A. Cooper, President, has graciously extended an invitation to all daugh ters of Winthrop in attendance upon the State Teachers' Association in Columbia to be present at a Winthrop tea at the Governor's Mansion from six to eight o'clock Friday evening, March 17. It is hoped there will be a large number of Winthrop daugh ters who will accept this cordial in vitation. Lisle-Durisoe Marriage Many friends in Edgefield will be SS?H J0 aStetJiBtu aq? ui pa;soj3;ui Doris Lisle to William Griffin Durisoe. Mr. Durisoe is the son of Mr. John J. Durisoe of Washington and Mrs. Mamie Griffin Dursoe, Mr. Durisoe removed from Edgefield to Washing ton a number of. years ago, at the death of his wife, William Griffin being the youngest child. He was enlisted in the service of this country in the world war, and bas remainded overseas aiding the Government for several years in the transportation of the bodies of our men who died in France. Mr. Durisoe was married to a young English woman, Miss Doris Lisle at St. Augustin'sEpiscopal Church Dec. 19, 1921. When they return from abroad we hope they will come to Edgefield and spend a part of their boneymoon. Post Office Building Destroyed . by Fire Early Sunday morning about 5:30 o'clock the building in which the postoffice was located was totally destroyed by fire. The building was owned by Dr. J. G. Tompkins and Dr. R. A. Marsh, who had offices on the second floor, and the entire first floor was used for the postoffice. The fire company responded prompt ly to the alarm but the flames had made such headway that it was im possible, despite the desperate ef forts made, to save the building. The drigin of the fire is unknown. Not withstanding the . fact that Drs. Tompkins and Marsh carried $7,000 insurance on the building, the post office equipment, medical library and surgical instruments, they will lose heavily. Mr. C. M. Mellichamp, the postmaster, has opened temporary quarters in a building across the street, owned by Mr. B. B. Jones, and is doing everything possible to handle the mails with dispatch until a better arrangement can be pro vided. Law and Order League Formed Promptly at eight o'clock Monday night, in spite of the inclement sveather, a large number of citizens af Edgefield, including a consider able number of women, assembled in ihe court house in response to the :all for a mass meeting, issued by ihe ministers of Edgefield in the papers last week. Rev. G. W. M. vas unanimously chosen as chairman >f the meeting and he stated at some ength why it was deemed wise for :he citizens of Edgefield to come to gether and discuss the prevalence of awlessness and seeming increasing iisregard for law. T. B. Greneker )ffered resolutions urging those in luthority to be more diligent in en forcing the law and calling up the dtizens to give the officers of the aw their support and co-operation. 3efore the resolutions were acted ipon, being finally adopted uhani nously, a very through discussion of ocal conditions, especially with refer mee to the violation of the prohibi ion law, was engaged in by about a lozen citizens. The two candidates :or mayor of the town, Dr. J. G. Ed vards and W. W. Adams, made brief itatements. It is generally conceded hat the discussion will have a whole iome effect; and that the meeting will ?ear fruit in the form of a better en forcement of the ordinances of the own. A law and order league was ?rganized by the election of Rev. J. W. M. Taylor, president; M. B. Tucker, vice president, and W. C. jynch, secretary and treasurer. The following are the resolutions ntroduced by Mr. ' Greneker: WHEREAS, there seems to be an itter disregard for law and order ty some of the citizens of our county md state, and, WHEREAS, unless something is lone to check the same and instill nto the minds of our people a higher respect for obedience to law with special reference to the illeagal liquor traffic and, WHEREAS, a meeting of the citi zens of the county and town of Edge field has been called for the purpose of devising some method of assist ing our county and town officials to enforce the law NOW BE IT RESOLVED that this meeting be formed into a Law and Order League for the purpose of assisting and encouraging our duly elected officers in performing their duties and lend our moral support to the carrying out of that end, request the Mayor of Edgefield, Town Coun cil, and all County officials to bend their best efforts toward the same. Court of General Session The spring term of the court of general sessions convenced Monday with Judge Ernest Moore presiding. All of the other court officials were promptly at their respective posts : and the machinery for dispensing justice was soon set in motion. A very able charge to the grand jury was made by Judge Moore, in which he stressed the importance of the grand jurous discharging their duty to the end that a better enforcement of the law be brought about. He al so urged that the county offices be examined and that attention be gi en to our public schools. Judge Moore ranks among the ablest judges on the bench and his charge was timely, forceful and effective. Solicitor Callison handed out the following indictment? which were promptly acted upon by the grand jury: William Ryan and Tom Allen, house breaking and larceny, true bills; Horace Andrews, bank break ing and larceny, true bill: John Mc Kenny, murder, true bill: Willie Norris and John Henry Lanham, car breaking and larceny, true bill; E. W. McDaniel, obtaining goods under faulse pretense; Anna Quiller, mur der, true bill; G. A. Hutto, violating the prohibition law, true bill. The first case called Monday morn ing for trial was that of the State against Mr. M. W. Hudgens, in dicted for assault and battery. The jury rendered a verdict of acquittal. Mr. Hudgens was represented' by N. G. Evans and C. T. Burnett, and the State by the solicitor, Sheppard Brothers and S. M. Smith. ?. D. Pruitt was found guilty oj simple assualt under the charge of as sault and battery with intent to kill. The State was represented by the solicitor and the defendant by C. T. Burnett. G. A. Hutto was tried in i his absence for violating the prohibi tion law and was found guilty; He was represented by N. G. Evans and C. T. Burnett and the solicitor represented the state. In the trial of Horace Andrews for breaking into the Bank of Trenton more than a year ago the court ap pointed C. T. Burnett to represent the defendant. A verdict of guilty was rendered, with a recommenda tion to the mercy of the court. At the hour of our going to press the court is engaged in the trial of Ulis Butler for obtaining money un der false pretense, the state being represented by the solicitor and the defendant by J. H. Cantelou. The grand jury made its report yesterday which is published in this issue It is probably that the criminal court will complete its work this afternoon. Mr. E. T. Timmerman, Ninety two Years of'Age, Dies at Confederate Home After an illness of several weeks, E. T. Timmerman, resident at the Confederate Soldiers' home since 1915, died at the home recently. Mr. Timmerman, who was 92 years of age at the time of his death, en tered the Confederate service in 1862 with Company K, Fourteenth South Carolina volunteers, McGowan's bri gade, and served until the surrender and proved himself a gallant soldier. He was wounded while in the army. Mr. Timmerman was a favorite with his comrades at the home, was a de voted Christian and was popular with those who came in contact with him. In his last illness which he bore with Christian fotitude he gave instruc tions for his burial and seemed not unaware of his condition. He will be missed at the home and his passing severs another link with the ante bellum South. Mr. Timmerman is survived by a brother, William Timmerman, .of Edgefield county and a nephew, Boyd Timmerman, of Edgefield. The State. FOR SALE: Sweet potatoes at 75 cents p?r bushel. W. H. Griffis, Trenton, S. C. 3-8-ltpd. * . ?. BUY FOR ?PAY US THE FOLD Touring Touring Eunaboi Bunaboi Coupe Sedan Chassis Tractor Truck If you haven't the above in ca start a savings account with 1 leaving part of your earnings ea week until you save up enough ca to make the first payment YONC To a Friend of Mine To-night my lights are burning low My flag's at half mast ( Sorrow has dimmed the sunshine glow That cheered me in the past. For a friend of mine, to me so dear Has foundered on the rocks The tidal wave ; him swept so near He could not stand its shock. He fought so bravely against he tide Not only for himself to win But sought to help others by his side That struggled in the din. With manly pride through each or deal That tried his soul with fire His hand was outstretched to each app?al From unfortunate's in the mire. With face to the front, he braved the storm Only stopping now and then ?To give word of cheer, or save from harm Some Brother, child, or friend. His sensitive nerves were too high strung To stand waves of "Jass" discord I That on the business sea is being1 sung I Both here and all abroad. 0, God bf Host's, hear this prayer of our's For a raft in the cloud That hovers near Its threating showers In distant thunder cry aloud. 0, Giver of life whose unseen hand Guides us o'er the ymstery Sea Show us the way, give the command That will bring him back to me. W. S. G. HEATH Sweetwater News We are greatful to Mr. Edmunds for bur good roads. They are in a better condition than they hav? been in years. Mr. Louis Page was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gardner* Sun day. Mr. George Benjamin Mealing had the misfortune of hurting his nose, while cutting wood last week. Miss Dell Shaw spent last week end with Miss Mattie Williams. Mr. Matt Hightower is very ill. We are very sorry to hear of this. Mr. Dick Timmerman was a visi tor in our community Sunday. Mr. G. P. Mealing, Sr., is sick with a severe cold. Miss Mattie Williams spent the day Sunday, with Miss Cornelia Glover. Mr. Shaw Harley spent Sunday with his parents. He has a position in Augusta. Mrs. S. M. Gardner, Jr., is recover ing from an illness. Messrs Duggins Glover and George Williams spent the week-end in North Augusta. The members > of the Meriwether Club enjoyed an oyster dinner Satur day. The topic for discussion be ing, "Potato House and Feed mill." Misses Hazel Atkinson and Emmie Timmerman spent Sunday with Miss Cornelia Glover. Mr. Edmunds is going to give an oyster supper for the men of the community next Friday night. Mr. Robert and Miss Alice McKee were visiting here Sunday. We hear Weddings bells and see orange blossoms for our community in the near future. .?Spring Chickens" !D OIM CREI OWING CASH DOWN B without starter . ? with starter . . it without starter . it with starter . . SEE US FOR TERMS I ^ 13, .ch tsh THE UNIVERSAL CAP If a i mc sai W?1 E MOTO Grand Jury Report To His Honor Judge Ernest Moore Presiding Judge. We the Grand Jury have passed on all bills handed us by the Solicitor, and returned same to the Court. The following Committees have been selected for service during the year. Committee on Roads Bridges and Public Highways; W. J. Duncan, Chairman. J. B. McCreight and J. W. Munday. . Committee on Poor House and Chain-gang; W. G. Wells, Chairman, E. M. Walker, and W. A. Reel. Committe? on Education and Pub lic Schools; J. W. Munday, Chair man J. H; Allen, P. B. Day Jr., Joe S. Smith and 0. 0. Timmerman. Committee on County Finances; J. H. Reel, Chairman. L. P. Smith and T. C. Edwards. Committee on Law Enforcement; J. B. McCreight, Chairman., A. M. Clark, T. P. Morgan, 0. 0. Timmer man, S. B. Marsh. Committee on County Officers and Offices B. R. Tillman, Chairman J. W. Quarks, W. J. Duncan, J. H., Allen and J. H. Reel. The Grand Jury as a body is j earnestly desirous of lending every] assistance to the more rigid enforce ment of the Laws of the land. It desires to particularly stress the necessity and the duty of more rigid enforcement of the Prohibition law, and calls attention of all officers whose duties it is to be active- in this regard, to get behind the good citizens and the public and work to the end that' the making of whisky be put down and .those engaged in the illicit distillation of it be punished. The Grand Jury calls upon the County Officials to give to the County the best service they are capable of, to practice economy in all things, to administer their of fices in fairness and earnestness to each and every citizen alike. It rea lizes' that by earnesfness, faithful performance of each duty as it comes, by economy and hard work, the people of the County can weather the storm; and out of the apparent evils incident to the problems grow ing out of the' War and the finan ceal distress which has come upon the community. We desire to express our apprecia tion of the Courtneies shown, us by your Honor, by the Solicitor and the other- officials of the Court. Very respectfully, B. R. TILLMAN, Foreman of Grand Jury Lombard Foundry, Machine, Boiler Works and Mill Supply House AUGUSTA GEORGIA Cotton Oil, Gin, Saw, Grist, Cane, Shingle Mill, Machinery Supplies and Repairs, Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers, Grate Bars, Pumps, Pipe, Valves and Fittings, Injectors, Belting, Packing Hose, etc Cast every day. GASOLINE, AND KEROSENE ENGINES Pumping, Wood Sawing asd Feed Grinding Outfits. Cures Old Sores, Otter Romedles Won't Cutt The worst cases, uo matter cf how lons s tanding ere cured hy the wonderful, old reliable Cr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieve? 'oin and Keals at the sioi' ii~z. 25c. soc. & >'? DIT! ? PAY AS ? YOU RIDE ALANCE MONTHLY 515422 180.15 143.48 169.12 237.74 263.30 129.12 235.50 179.98 at any time you decide not to buy car we will gladly refand your lUey, paying you 8 per cent on ne for the length of time left th us. R ?0. For Sale: Duroc Jersey Pigs two months old, $5 each. Mule colt 18 months old will trade for mfch cows. ' S. W. Miller, Edgefield, S. C. 3-l-2t pd. Eggs for Hatching Wyckoff & Tom Barron strain J white leghorns. " .. "The best layers". $1.50 per setting F. O. B. Edgefield, $1.75 by parcels post. Mrs. Geo. F. M?ms. Edgefield, S. C. STORE AT THE DEPOT Pigs is pigs And Groceries is groceries So You do not Generally very much care Where you buy, But Huggins' Store would like To say Howdy do To some of your dimes. However Seed Irish Potatoes 65c. Pi at HUGGINS STORE AT THE DEPOT Do You Want a Job? If you are out of employment, or would like to make a change, consult as. x Standard Employment Seriee, S pe r tanbury, S..C. Hemstreet & Alexander 647 Broad Street Augusta, Ga. Dealers in Guns', Revolvers and Fishing Tackle. Repairing of FireJArms, Bicycles, Safes, etc. Key Fitting a Specialty. Telephone 679 mJ Eyes scientifically examined and fiasses properly fitted. * GEO. F. MIMS, Optometrist-Optician, ? Edgefield, S. C.