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(May-May. The following announcement which appeared in the Augusta Chronicle Sunday morning was read with much interest in Edgefield be cause of the wide popularity of the > bride-elect: . "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott May of Edgefield, S. C., announce the en gagement of their daughter, Marga ret Caroline, to Mr. Edwin May of Asheville, Fla., the marriage to be solemnized in June." Few, if any, young ladies who have been reared in Edgefield have had more friends than Miss Margaret May. From her childhood she has been by common consent one of the community's favorites. Being always gentle, amiable, sweet spirited and ; having a smile and pleasant word for all with whom she met, she has made herself universally beloved. .This ac counts for the very keen interest al ready being taken in her approaching marriage. O Inter High Debate. An interesting debate was held in the high school auditorium Monday night between the negative debaters of the Langley high school and the affirmative debaters of the Edgefield high school. A similar contest was held at the same time at Langley be tween the negative debaters of Edge . * field and the affirmative debaters of Langley under the rule of the Inter High School League. The subject or query was, Resolved that the pro gram of the Joint Committee on Revenue and Taxation Offers the Best Solution of South Carolina's Tax Problem. The representatives of the Lang ley school were Miss Glondora Cobb r*and Mr. Buel Webb and the repre sentatives of the Edgefield school were Miss Elizabeth Lott and Mr. Dixon Timmerman. The committee of judges decided in favor of the neg ative or the Langley visitors. Edge field's representatives who went to Langley to debate were Robert Ouzts and Allen Edwards and they were victorious in the contest at Langley. If The musical numbers rendered by Misses Mae Rives," Corrie Cheatham, Alice Prescott and Mary Marsh were pleasing features of the evening's ?xercice. . -?i ------- Kirksey News. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Chappell spent the week-end with their daughters, Mesdames Henry Miller and Fornce Wagner. We are glad to have Mrs. W. S. McDowell back with us after a two _ weeks' visit to her son, Mr. J. T. Mc Dowell of Greenwood. Miss Ethel Ouzts was the guest of Miss Viola Robertson Monday night. Miss Gell Wood is back in Kirksey with her niece, Miss Viola Robertson, g after visiting her sister, Mrs. D. B. I Ouzts of Phoenix. ^ ; Misses Ruth and Lettie Lee Boone were guests: of Miss Ethel Ouzts last Sunday. Messrs Ivy DeLoach and Reggie Johnson, Wyatt McDowell and Rufus Johnson were charmnig visitors of Mr. Branson Ouzts Saturday and Sunday. Miss Velma Cogburn, teacher of Mountain Creek school, spent the week-end with her parents of Meet ing Street. Misses Viola Robertson and Mary 1 'Emma Johnson spent W?dnesday , ' night with Miss Ruth Boone of Ep- . worth. All the girls spent Wednes day afternoon with Misses Marie Mc- ? Dowell and Mattie Freeland. Mr. J. B. Chappell motored to Au gusta Saturday afternoon. ' Miss Thelma Ouzts visited Miss Gladi's Robertson Sunday. Mr. John Parkman was a visitor of Mr. J. B. Chappell Wednesday night, Mrs. W. L. Robertson of Ninety Six visited her sister, Mrs. Jerry Rob ertson last week. Mrs. Jamie Faulkner spent the week-end with her parents. Miss Mary Emma Johnson 'was the charming guest of Miss Lucile Strom Sunday. Misses Viola Robertson and Gell Wood were the guests of Miss Grace ' ?uzts Monday afternoon. "LITTLE GntL." ICE! ICE!! . I take this means of notifying the public that I am now selling ice, be- ? jng located near the depot where Mr. ? vW. F. McMurrain formerly sold ice. 1 solicit a share of your patronage. . My price will be right. I will deliver > ice anywhere in town. J. P. NECON. We wish to call the attention of the Edgefield housewives to the fact that we are now selling Jersey but ter made by Mr. H. H. Sanders. As he uses a separator, his butter has as delicious flavor as creamery but ter from the North. Give it a trial. ? r J. D. KEMP & CO. The Death pf John Graves. On Friday last, March the thirty first, the death angel came into the home of Mrs. Charity Lou Graves and took her only son, "Little" John. A s the sad news spread, air who "n;ew this good woman and her little hvoy, bowed their heads in grief and sympathy for the mother, who is left with three little girls, Mary Belle, Elizabeth and Evelyn, to care for, her husband having preceded the son about six years ago. Little John was such a good child, till all who knew him loved him. His little school chums will greatly miss him. He had flu, which developed into pneumonia and lasted only a few days, his mother, relatives and friends doing everything in their power to stay the hand of death, but Jesus was ready for the little flow er to finish budding in that j erfect garden-heaven. ?He realized that the end of his lit tle life on earth was near and talked about Jesus being with him, which ought to be a great source of comfort for the bereaved mother and rela tives" / Little John was eleven years Old and was laid to rest in Red Hill cem etery by the side of his father on Sa urday morning at eleven o'clock, be neath a mound of beautiful flowers, the last tributes from lov?d ones and ? friends. Mother's heart is breaking, Little sisters' too, Heaven's gates have opened And little John's gone through. Gene to be with Jesus, Whom he served while here; Gone to that happy land So sweet and free from care. Though your heart is breaking, Say "Thy will be done;" Jesu:; had a reason For taking thy dear son. Jesus alone can comfort, In this trying hour, Trust the all-wise Father, . Who transplanted the flower. L. L. S. I Services at Antioch and Red HUI. Dr. C. J. Thompson of the GenerT al Board, Columbia, Rev. A. T. Allen and Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman of the First Baptist church of Edgefield vis ited Antioch and Red Hill churches last Sunday, April 2. Although the "flu" was raging in the Antioch sec tion, a goodly crowd was present. Talks were made by all three visitors in behalf of the 75-Million Cam paign with special emphasis on the necessity of systematic giving. The church readily responded to the ap peals and adopted the semi-monthly plan of giving. After the service, a bountiful dinner was served by the good women of that church on the grounds. There was no sign of hard, times appareat and the good things provided would tempt the appetite of the most fastidious. This thought fulness and kind hospitality was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by the visiting speakers. At three o'clock a similar service was held at the Red Hill Baptist church. This is one of the largest and best country churches in the asso ciation and a good crowd greeted us. This church formerly had this plan of [riving but it had not been kept up. After listening to the advantages as well as the necessity of adopting the scripture plan of giving, the church voted to revise it In this time of de pression, it is realized that this is the only means of adequately financing the kingdom. We feel that the day's service will set forward the work of the Lord in these churches and all others where representatives of the General Board spoke. ARTHUR T. ALLEN. April 5, 1922. Closing Exercises of Bettis Academy. Bettis Academy, Trenton, S. C., will close its 1921-22 school session the week beginning April 9, 1922. On Sunday afternoon the annual sermon will' be delivered in the Academy chapel by the Rev. J. A. Brock, pas tor of the white Baptist church at Graniteville, S. C. Thursday after noon and Thursday night, April 13, programs will be rendered by the stu dent body, which promises to be very interesting and enjoyable. Friday morning, April 14, at ll o'clock the graduating exercises will take place. The annual address will be delivered oh this occasion by Col. F. N. K. Bailey, president of the Bailey Mili tary Institute, Greenwood, S. C. A ?cordial invitation is extended to all of our white friends to be pres ent and witness and enjoy these ex ercises. It is always a pleasure to us to have them present and we shall do all within our power to make it pleas ant for all who come. A. W. NICHOLSON. Annual Meeting of 'Stock holders. The stockholders of the Bank of Edgefield held their annual meeting in the directors' room of the bank Saturday at ll o'clock. The state ment of the bank, which is published in this issue, shows that, in spite of very unfavorable conditions, the bank has had a satisfactory year. The bank's capital is $57,400, with a sur plus fund of $35,000. Its deposits aggregate $261,299.10 and it has loans amounting" to $315,561.18. The stockholders were highly pleased with management of the bank foj the past year. A dividend of six per cent, was ordered paid to the stock holders at once. The following offi cers were re-elected : J. C.' Sheppard, president; A. S. Tompkins, vice-pres ident; E. J. Mims, cashier and J. H. Allen, assistant cashier. The follow ing directors were elected: J. C. Sheppard, Thomas H. Rainsford, E. J. Mims, A. S. Tompkins, J. H. Al len, J. L. Mims, W. C. Tompkins, J. G. Holland and J. B. Kennerly. NOTICE OF MASTER'S SALE State of South Carolina County of Edgefield In Court of Common Plea? The Bank of Edgefield, Plaintiff Against W. F. McMurrain, et al, Defendant. Pursuant to a decree in the above entitled case, I shall offer for sale at public outcry to tho highest bidder before the Court House, Town of Edgefield, County and State afore said, on Salesday May, 1922, the same being the 1st day of said month, between the legal hours of sale the following described realty, to wit : All that lot of land, with all improvements thereon, in the v town of Edgefield, County of Edgefield, State of South Carolina, measuring a distance on Simkins street on south of Eighty-six (86) feet and three (3) inches, be the same more or less, and running back towards the North on the line of Miss Tillie Youngblood a distance of three hundred and eight (308) feet and three (3) inches on the East side of it; a distance of Eighty-six (86) feet on the North ? side, or back side, and bounded North by lands of the estate of D. A. Tomp kins, deceased; West by lands of Mrs. Grace Ennett and in part by lands of the ?state of D. A. Tompkins, de ceased, a distance on that side of three hundred and eight (308) feet, said place being known as the Wal lace Tompkins place. TERMS OF SALE: One-half cash, | balance on a cr?dit of one year, with , interest from date of said sale, or all : cash at purchaser's option; the cred- ? it portion, if any, to be secured by the bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. Said bond and mortgage to provide for inter est from date, and ten per cent, at torney's fee, in case same shall be placed in hands of an attorney for collection after maturity. Purchaser' , to take out and assign to Master an . insurance policy on premises for at ' least $2500.00. '< If purchaser at said sale shall fail 1 to comply with the terms thereof, within one hour from the time of said 1 sale, said premises, upon direction of ] plaintiff, or his attorney, will be re- ' solden said day at the risk of the for- 1 mer purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers and ! stamps. J. H. CANTELOU, As Master of Edgefield Co., 1 South Carolina. Edgefield, S. C.^ 4-4-22. Rupture Expert Here. Seeley, Famous in This Specialty, Called to Augusta. F. H. Seeley, of Chicago and Phil adelphia, the noted truss expert, will , personally be at the Albion Hotel, and will remain in Augusta this Tuesday only, April 11th. Mr. Seeley says: "The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture per fectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average case. Being a vast advancement over all former methods, exemplifying instantan?- ; ous effects immediately appreciable ; and withstanding any strain or posi- ! ti on no matter the size or location. : Large or difficult cases, or incission- j ruptures (following operations) spe- ' dally solicited. This instrument re- ; ceived the only award in England ?nd ' in Spain, producing results without I surgery, injections, medical treat ments or prescriptions. Mr. Seeley has documents from the United States Governmetit, Washington, D. C., for inspection. He will be glad to demonstrate without charge or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section. P. S.-Every statement in this no el ce has been verified before the Fed eral and State Courts.-F. H. Seeley. Home Office?, 117 No. Dearborn St., ; Chicago. j, WE wish to ann fie or of the down on Diamond also have a Compl and jewelry. 412 L Cor Thone . "Ye Did*it Also Unto Me." There is suffering and want some where around, It may be right here in your own town, So get busy, please, for just a little while And spend a little money to win a happy smile. For when you think always of no one but yourself, You are only getting misery out of your wealth; Trus happiness comes only when we make others happy, It sends a tingling through your veins that's pleasant and snappy. Old selfish desires make wrinkles in your face; Makes your liver torpid arid drives . you from grace. Scatter a little sunshine with your nickies, dimes and dollars,, And watch them come back with in interest in the yday that follows. What we have we just hold in trust , for the Master above, The only thing we can possess is the fulness of His love; "For inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these," said He, Our blessed Master, "ye did it also unto me." W. S. G. HEATH. ^jncsrdia Lodge, Number 50, A. F^M.j will meet in regular communi cation Friday night, April 7, at 8 o'clock. Important business will come ap for attention. Also light feed. Vis iting Masons will be welcome. W. A. COLLETT, W. ??. J. 0. SHEPPARD, Secretary, i _ Notice. Bridges to Let. On Saturday the 22nd of April, 1922 the County Board of Commis sioners will meet at the Morgan Bridge on Turkey Creek at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of letting the contract for the building of a new bridge. This will be .a low water bridge of 3 spans. Board will also^ meet at Horn's Creek bridge on Mar tintown roacTnear Republican church at 4 o*:1"-1: on the same date for the purpose of letting the contract to build a new bridge at same place. This bridge will consist of one steel span 40 feet in length with wood approach es on each side. Steel span to be fur nished by the county, as we have it at Edgefield Court House already bought; the steel structure will be j erected on concrete pillars. The board ? of commissioners will reserve the ; right to reject any and all bids. For further particulars write to A. A. Edmunds, Supervisor or call in per son. A. A. EDMUNDS, For Board. SMILE-A-WHILE | THE ?BEAN BALL" [s The name given to a Ball delivered By ; . A base Ball pitcher Purposely to strike the Batter on the head (bean). rhere are Beans and beans, Specially coffee beans. And that good old Coffee bean parched And ground into ' COFFEE HOUSE DRIP AT HUGGINS' STORE AT THE DEPOT [s a reputation builder for us. Drink some of it. VTCTT/E' kr. rn JEWELERS lounce the opening of our new store on the fourth Lamar Building, where we can keep the price s, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware and Clocks. AVe ete Repair Department, repairing watches, clocks AMAR BUILDING tie Up Where Prices Are Down . 953 . Opposite Elevator Before the Fire on Jackson Street A Happy Feed For Everu Breed These famous feeds are made by Edgar-Morgan Co., cf Memphis makers of quality feeds for 17 years. Old Beck Chop Feed is the world's best feed foi* horses and mules. It is made of sound com and oats,) pure alfalfa meal and cane molasses. Happy Cow Sweet Feed . is highly palatable and ingestible-makes more milk. It is the bett cow feed made -249? protein. Happy Hen Buttermilk Mash contains the best known v. gg-making mater ials, including dried buttermilk. It makes even the common hens lay like pure-breds. Manna Hen Scratch Feed is a pure grain feed. It makes your hens earn their living. When fed with Happy Hen Mash results are guaranteed. Happy Chick Growing Mash contains dried buttermilk. It makes baby chicks grow rapidly in a natural way and prevents white diarrhoea. Happy Chick Scratch Feed is a combination of small grains which baby chicks like so well. It keeps them hustling-happy-healdiy. Make a start today. We will sell you a small bag, a ton or a car load and make prompt delivery. Edgefield Mercantile Co., Edgefield, S. C. r BRING ME YOUR CROSS TIES I will be at Edgefield, beginning Saturday, April 8th, to receive Railroad Cross Ties. While I regret that I cannot pay as much as buyers located on the C. & W. C. Railroad, yet when the difference in the dis tance they are to be hauled is taken into consideration, my price will net the sellers as much pr more. I will pay the following prices tor cross ties delivered at Edgefield properly placed near the railroad conven ient for loading on the cars : Grade 1 Size 6x6 18c. Grade 2 Size 6x7 28c. Grade 3 Size 6x8 48c. Grade 4 Size 7x8 58c. Grade 5 Size 7x9 68c. All cross ties must be eight feet and six inches in length. ' I will pay cash for ties at the time they are delivered if they come up to the above specifications. T expect to be in the market regularly and will guar antee these prices, until notified to the contrary. E. S. STROM Edgefield, S. C.