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Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Skiding at $2.00 per year in advanc^? Entered as second classunatter at the postoffice at Edgefield <S. C. No cummunications will be pub Jished unless accompanied by the writer's name. , Card pf Thanks, Obituaries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, July 5. Mr. H. H. Sanders Gave Bar becue Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kv Sanders have made their value greatly felt in the Antioch community =nnce they moved .out there to make i heir home. They are both active in; church work and are always read^'to lend a helping hand in .eyer Vdertaking for the community's r V Mr. Sande1 . ^Jiperintendent of the Antioch i_-Jay school and yes terday he gave a barbecue at his stately home for the benefit of the Sunday school, defraying all of the expense himself. Besides the mem bers of the Sunday school, he invited some of his personal friends, includ ing a number from Edgefield. Not withstanding the lowering clouds and the early downpour of rain, more than 100 people gathered to enjoy the gracious hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders. Following his life-long policy, that of doing in the best pos sible manner whatever he undertakes, Mr. Sanders requested Mr. A. A. Ed munds to superintend the cooking of the "cue," which he did in a one hundred-per-cent manner. Sometime before noon the people began to assemble and the ladies were ^^.-^fifieived in this ideal old Southern mansion^Mrs. Sanders and the men - were welcomed by Mr. Sanders and seated under the ti ees out on the lawn. Mr. ?anders had provided a stand for. th? candidates to regale ; themselves tpon and arranged seats for the aufiience. He "broke the ice" /.? however, for the speakers in a very apropriate welcome address, in which .he ur?ed all present to forget dis 'JXfi*w&!&i&$jot 1920 and l&2A~:in. L t>sbic^i??nyT?8r^ to grow long-faced, and enjoy them selves for a day. He said he wanted to see people . laugh and be happy again. That this desire was what prompted him to provide this day of pleasure. He then took in his arms his beautiful little one-year-old daughter, which occasion celebrated her first birthday, and intorduced her as the sweetest little baby in all the world, and everybody present heartily agreed with him. Mr. San ders called "Uncle" Norman Young blood, the faithful old colored man who was in his employment in Edge field for about 15 years, and had him sing a religious song in his unique way, which was greatly enjoyed. As "Uncle" Norman mounted the plat form, he said, as he turned to Mr. Sanders: "White folks, dis is my young Boss Man. I love him and al ways will." This brought forth hearty cheers from the audience. Mr. Sanders next presented Rev. P. B. Lanham who spoke briefly and appropriately. He was followed by Hon. James O. Sheppard and in the - midst of his speech rain fell so heav ' ily that all had to rush to the house for shelter. After order was restored, Mr. Sheppard completed his speech standing upon the front porch. He was followed by Mr. C. T. Burnett, Mr. P. L. Cogburn, Mr. L. T. May, Mr. W. W. Fuller and Mr. S. Mc G. Simkins. Not a word of politics was uttered by anybody, be it said to their good sense. Dinner was now announced. On account of the wet ground the la . dies and children were served in the house and the men gathered about the long table under the large oaks. Barbecued meat and hash a la Ed munds was served in endless quanti ties. After the individual trays were filled, great dish pans piled high with meat and hash, together with pyra mids of bread, were placed at inter vals along the table. Great pains were taken to place .one of the larg est pans near George Swearingen and another nearly or quite as large close by Paul Cogburn. However, "Uncle" Charlie Key and Chesly Wells were their close seconds. Huge vessels of ice water were placed near by and were frequently visited. Several hours after dinner were spent in delightful social intercourse, just what people greatly need now. A get together meeting is needed in every community, enabling people to have pleasant diversion and, as MT. Sanders said, causing people to have confidence in each other restor ed. It was, viewed from every stand point, an ideal occasion, given by ideal hosts at an ideal place. By the way, it is worth traveling many miles to see this stately old Southern home, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, which was erected 125 years ago but is as well preserved today as if it were only erected a decade ago. Of course, Mr. Sanders made many im provements upon it after purchasing it several years ago, including re painting inside and out. It is said that a former owner of this rare old home was offered $500 for one of the hand carved mantels which is a real work of art. Edgefield people realized and ap preciated the worth of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders when they lived here, giving them up with reluctance, and we are pleased to know that the good peo ple of Antioch also appreciate their unselfishness and real worth to the community. [Would that our town and county had more of their kind. LOCAL NEWS. Miss Emma Edgerton, Miss Rosa line Muckenfuss and Miss Helen Busch of Aiken will arrive today to be guests of Miss Helen Nicholson. Prof. C. F. Brooks stopped over in Edgefield Monday while en route from Bamberg to Laurens. He will teach in the Carlisle Fitting School in Bamberg next session. Rev. J. J. Kugley will preach at Antioch Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. He will also conduct the an nual protracted meeting of the ihurch, commencing the fourth Sun day in July. Sheriff W. R. Swearingen attend ed the State Sheriffs' Association ivhich convened in Greenville Mon day, being accompanied by his two little sons. Tuesday the association enjoyed a large barbecue in Hen Jersonville, N. C. In this issue will be found the an nouncement ol Mr. J. M. Holland of Colliers as a candidate for re election as magistrate of the 4th ju dicial district. Mr. Holland is an ac tive, energetic young man who en deavors to do satisfactorily every thing he undertakes and pledges him self, if elected, to discharge thc du ties of the office as faithfully in the future as he has in the past. ^Sunday Services Methodist $f?&? . .ru*T**- - . -J^.v-1 Rev. G. W. M. Taylor, the pastor, will preach at the Edgefield Metho dist church Sunday morning at ll o'clock and evening at 8:30. The pub lic is invited to these services. Large Still Destroyed. Friday Sheriff W. R. Sweraingen, accompanied by Mr. Wallace W. Wise and Mr. Warren Paul, destroyed a large still about 500 yards from the Plank road just below the farm of Mr. E. M. Padgett. It was a large s'team outfit that had been in opera tion a short time before. Several hundred gallons of mash were de stroyed. There was no one at the still at the time the raid was made. After destroying the still the raiding party learned that two negroes from that neighborhood had carried some whiskey to Johnston in an automobile Friday morning, so they left for Johnston. About midway between Trenton and Johnston they met the two negroes, Robert Gaines and Bill Terry, returning and upon searching their car found a quart and a half of liquor in fruit jars. They then went to Johnston and searced the place of William Bryant, another negro, find ing something over a gallon of whis key which was sold to him by the two negroes in custody. They were all three brought to jail but William Bryant was released on bond. The other two, Robert Gaines and Bill Terry, are now in jail awaiting trial. CANT DO THE WORK. It's too much to try to work every j day against a constant, dull back ache, or sudden darting pain in the small of the back. Be rid of it. Try Doan's Kidney Pills. Your neighbors recommend them. J. C. Hughes, Engineer on S. R. R., Edgefield, says: "I used Doan's Kid ney Pills several times and always found them good. My back gave me a great deal of bother. The jolting of the engine shook me up a great deal and this irritated my back and kid neys. It was hard to climb into my cab because of the stiffness in my back and sharp pains stabbed into my kidneys. I didn't rest well nights and was compelled to get up and walk around in order to relieve the pain across my back. My kidneys acted too freely but Doan's kidney Pills re lieved the trouble. I am glad to rec ommend them." 60c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y. Marriage of Miss Mattie Lyon and Mr. William Wingfield. A beautiful home wedding was celebrated at noon Wednesday, June 28th at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Daniel Lyon, when their daughter, Miss Mattie Lyon be came the wife of Mr. William Wing field of Augusta. The occasion was a delightful one and a congenial com pany consisting of the family only and out of town guests filled the spacious home. The sons and daught ers and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs Lyon were all present except one son who was unavoidably detained. As the guests entered the door, their eyes met a most charming pic ture, and realized the touch of an ar tist in the lovely decorations. The hall and parlor were made into a bower of daisies and asparagus, and a table against the hall screen over, which hung a basket of tulle and daisies, held the wedding presents, the gifts of friends and family. A bank of asparagus fern and daisies covered the space between screen and table and with the overhanging bell, and the cut glass and silver, made a glistening picture. One of the most inconspicuous looking gifts, but the most valuable,? was a check for five hundr _ dollars LJ from the groom's brother, Mr. Wing^f J field of Augusta. The same design was carried out in the parlor, where a large and grace ful wedding bell of tulle and daisies hung as a centerpiece, and high from the windows, and mantel were dis played groups of daisies on aspara gus. Dainty baskets were seen occa sionally filled with daisies and mak ing one dream of shady dells and running brooks and green lanes and, happy lovers. The arrangement of the decoration was planned by Miss Gladys Lyon. As the strains of Lohengrin's Bri dal Chorus was heard on the piano-lil where Miss Ruth Lyon presided, the bride and groom unattended, came down the winding stairway, the bride bearing a magnificent bouquet of brides' loses and lillies of the valley. At the altar they were met by Rev. Mr. McFerren, pastor of the Green street Presbyterian church of Au gusta, who performed the wedding ceremony. The bride was dressed in a most stylish travelling suit of blue and a becoming hat to match. As soon as the marriage ceremony; was over, the friends and relatives all gathered around and greeted the) bride who has been known and loved troduced fr ' om wnom they all believed had trophy in this splendid young lady. As the minister began the cere mony which united the two lives, Miss Lois Mims on the violin with piano accompaniment by Miss Ruth Lyon, played "Traumerei," that soft and, enchanting selection which grows more beautiful each time it is heard, and especially under the artist touch of Miss Minis. After the ceremony, the whole orchestra, Mr. George F. Mims,? Miss Lois Mims, Claude Lyon, Mrs. Walter Cantelou and Mrs. Leoni Warren and Miss Ruth Lyon contin-j| ued to play some of the most beauti ful and appropriate selections, "Al Perfect Day," "Tenderly," "Love's] Old Sweet Song," and other charm ing melodies. After music, block cream and pound cake were served, and the bride and groom left in a car foi Trenton where they took the north-^ bound train for the North Carolina mountains. They will return to Au gusta for a few months and will late? | build a home in North Augusta. Mrs. Wingfield as Miss Mattie Lyon j was well known to all Edgefield, and j has been a teacher of ability for ? number of years in South Carolni? and other states. She is recognized as a young woman of high character and business ability as well. Mr. Wingfield is a member of the Wing field Hardware Company of Augusta and is highly esteemed as a business man and good citizen of that city. The following out-of-town gues?s were present: Misses Annie and Patsy Lanham, Mrs. J. W. Harris and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lowrey, Mr. and Mrs. Golucke, Miss Wingfield, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tennant, Dr. Tom Wright, Miss Shivers, Mrs. Isabel Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. McFerren of Green Street Presbyterian Church, Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Lyon, Mrs. Chesley Wells and daughters. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election as magis trate of the 4th judicial district of Edgefield county and solicit the sup port of the people in said district, pledging myself to abide the result of the primary election. J. M. HOLLAND. Colliers, S. C. tfR.KING'S NEW 0ISCOVER1 Kill Surely Sfoo Tba! CQB& and hurt four feet otherwi at a big stying to your pi have to sl^e money for th< Pumps. One lot to select One lot to select One lot to seled One lot to selec One lot to select One lot to seleci frOW IS THE T if THE Cl 'Waycross News. r The farmers are beginning to need .ain for the crops are in need of il. Mrs. C. H. Johnson and daughters, inez and Marzie motored to Mr. Join Timmerman's on a business trip Sat irday morning* Miss Ida Parkman spent last week arith her brother, Mr. Jess Parkman, )f the Pleasant Lane section. j Misses Addie and Margaret Block er went on a fishing expedition last ?reek catching many fish. j. Mr. John Lee Johnson and Miss Mattie Ruth Ransom made a business ?rip to Edgefield on Wednesday last. Mr. William Bell visited in the lome of Miss Ida Parkman Thurs iay afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ouzts spent Sunday in the h?rne of their brother, Mr. J. P. Ouzts of Pleasant Lane. Mr. Ransom Bush spent Saturday ?ind. Sunday with Miss Inez Johnson. They motored to Mr. John Timmer man's on Sunday morning, accom panied by Miss Marzie Johnson and Mr| Clarence Workman. We are very sorry to, hear of the I hope for him a speedy recovery. Miss Hazel Ouzts is spending the weekend with her brother, Mr. J. P. Ouzts of Pleasant Lane. Miss Inez Johnson and Mr. Joe Parkman motored to Meeting Street Saturday. Miss Eula Hall was a spend the day guest of the Misses Blocker on Saturday last. Miss Effie Fox and Miss Ida Park man, Messrs William Bell, William Norris made a business trip to Meet ing Street recently. Messrs Luther and Leslie Rearden, Misses Emma and Margaret Block er motored to Greenwood Sunday to visit friends there. Mrs. E. J. Parkman visited in the home of Mrs. C. H. Johnson Monday afternoon. We are very sorry to hear of the misfortune of A. J. Ouzts of Mc Kendree, who lost his house on Mon day afternoon by fire. The origin is unknown. Orange blossoms have* been bud ding in this community and we think they will soon be blossoming. Sunday School Convention. Gilgal, July 19-20, 1922. Address of Welcome, P. W. Cheat ham. Relation of Teaching to Evangel ism, Rev. A. T. Allen, Rev. P. P. Jones. How to Enlist the Average Church Member in Sunday School Work, Rev. P. B. Lanham, Mrs. J. L. Mims. Intermission. Individual Organization of Class es by Teachers, Mrs. B. B. Jones, J. H. Courtney. The .Influence of Adults upon the Young Members of our Sunday Schools, J. H. Cantelou, Hon. H. S. Jones.' Thursday. Living What You Teach in the Sunday Schools, H. E. Bunch, J. L. Mims,i Douglas Timmerman. The Sunday School as a Soul Win ning Agency, Rev. C. G. Wells, T. Garrett Talbert, M. B. Byrd. Intermission. Moral Degeneracy in Town and Rural Communities, General discus sion. Addresses by Miss Elizabeth Nuck ols and Dr. T. J. Watts. llie Best Hot Weather Tonic GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC enriches the Dlood, builds up the whole system s nd will won derfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand the depressing effect of the hot summer. 50c, I I sc by wearing old shoes when 3 icket book. The pocket bool ;se days, so look over these ba from at the pair . from at the pair - t from at per pair t from at perpair from at per pair _ I from at perpair IME TO SAVE YOU MONI FEET BY WALKING TO )RIMER ? Power of Sight in Animals. The two familiar expressions, "An ?agle's eye" and "Blind as a bat," ' ust about sum up the average per on's knowledge of the sense of sight ?< n animals. The popular impression 1 s that all large, dangerous animals 1 ?f the jungle have powerful eyes-, < mt, in fact, many are decidedly weak .' n sight. The elephant has poor eyes, and re- 1 ies on his other senses, mostly on smell, to compensate for this. Also . ;he rhinoceros sees but a short dis- ; ance, *>nd depends on his sense of smell, e^* * in charging an enemy. The buffalo has good eyes, but those af the bear are so poor that when a little confused he will run directly aver the hunter he is trying to avoid. Bears'-eyes are dramatically describ ed as "red. rimmed and savage," but bears, ordinarily, are not quarrel some, and prefer to use their eyes in retreat. Power of the eagle's eyes is pro verbial, but the hawk's are nearly as remarkable. All birds that are speedy travelers have fine sight-a provision nf^nfyirp to prevent their collision as thrushes, warblers, vireos, ' etc., see well, as is proved by their going to any place they choose. The fact that they often fly against lighthous es and are killed is no proof that they do not see, but indicates that the light confuses them, and as they near it, blinds them to the house itself. You and I can see an automobile sev eral yards away, even on a dark night, but if the headlights are on and extremely bright, we may see only the light as the machine bears down \ on us. Moths fly into a candle flame because of confusion; their sight is strong enough to avoid the collision, but when the flame blinds them to everything else, they become panic stricken and dash straight for it. Even game birds act as though blind; a covey of partridges, if flushed near the sea, will sometimes fly out and light on the waves. They can swim but little and are generally drowned by this act which ordinarily thay would assiduously avoid. The gun's report excites them beyond self control. I think we would be safe in saying that on an average, birds see one hun dred times better than man. By watch ing each other's actions birds will go a hundred miles to a carcass; and'un der favorable atmospheric conditions a bird can see a worm on freshly ploughed ground at a distance of j three hundred feet. The bee, though the strength of its sight is not remarkable, has a won derful ocular equipmnet-five eyes, a cluster of tree on top of its head, and one on each side. Zoologiste say that the compound eye on top is so made as to be specially adapted for detecting moving objects; and this seems reasonable, as the bee has many enemies that fly above it. Dearborn Independent. Painting and Stenciling. Place cards, tally cards and invi tations made of good quality of pa per and decorated with simple or elaborate designs. Luncheon sets stenciled in oils on best quality of sanitas. All orders will be promptly filled and appreciated. Write me for further information. SUSAN ADAMS, Edgefield, S. C. FOR SALE: A limited quantity of Batte's Prolific corn for seed at $2.00 per bushel. E. J. MIMS. Hi R TOES rou can get you a pair z is the man that you xgains in Oxfords and _ 75c __$1.00 _$1.50 _$2.50 _$3.50 _$4.50 EY ON YOUR ?TORE Well, What Can We Expect? The American fag still flies over Dooze, thanks to A. D. Lasker. Mr. Lasker is an advertising agent ?vho took the solemn oath to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and administer the of fice of Chairman of the Shipping Board. Now he is engaged in the busniess of advertising in every port to which, he can send an American passenger ship, that the United States permits its officials openly to flaunt its laws. Liquor, all kinds of liquor, has been sold for months on the Shipping Board liners. Mr. Lasker by devious methods sought to prevent the sub ject from being discussed publicy. He failed. His defense, when the charge of impeachable violation of his oath of office was made, was the weakest imaginable. He fell back on the plea that the liners could not sus tain foreign competition unless li quor was sold, and in addition the Supreme Court had not finally ruled that the Eighteenth Amendment to the 'Constitution was applicable to ships on the high seas. ^ Iormul?te sucTi excuses. The. com mercial side of prohibition with the question of its financial necessity to government and individual was argu ed for years while this country was for long years while this country was considering prohibition as a policy. The overwhelming sentiment which compelled the enactment of the pro hibition amendment to the Constitu tion and the laws for its enforcement have settled that argument, and made it the fundamental law of this land that neither government nor individ ual shall profit from an outlaw in dustry. As for the lack of a high court de cision, that excuse is nonsense, and deserves a worse name. United States district courts have ruled the law ap plies to United States ships. The De partment of justice under a former chief ruled likewise, and Mr. Lasker has sought no opinion from the pres ent Attorney General to the contra ry. He doubtless fears that Mr. Daughterty could only repeat the former opinion. It has been the ac knowledged law of the nations since earliest times that a ship on the high seas is territory of the nation in which it is owned. The United States has held itself out as a nation intent on abolishing the evils which flow with liqor. There are a very, very few, public officials who still express openly their opin ion that the enacment of prohibition was a mistake and that the country should return to license. These few have the right to their opinion and I the right to express it. But Mr. Lasker's offense is differ ent: He is the only official in public life who has dared openly to an nounce that he will not enforce the Constition and the law of the land. Dearborn Independent. The Confederate College 62 Broad Street Charleston, S. C. A Boarding and Day School for Girls. Begins its session September 26, 1922. Historic institution situat ed in a healthy location. Advantages of city life, with large college yard for outdoor sports. A well planned course of studies in a home-like at mosphere. A business course open to seniors and elective course to ju niors and seniors. A domestic science course open to seniors, giving prac tical and theoretic knowledge of cooking. A sewing course for seniors and juniors. A well equipped Library. Primary department for day pupils. For catalogue and further informa tion apply to the college.