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??%tM? %?m?im, Estctbltaiir?i XH35. J. L. MIMS,.- ..Editor. i_ - 1 Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Edgefield S. C. No cummunications will be pub lished unless accompanied by the writer's name. Card of Thanks, Obij?aries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, August 16. Do not be absent but vote on Au gust 29. Your ballot may elect some good man. + * * * Would that South Carolina had more constructive statesmen and fewer destructive politicians. ? * * n Well, if Mr. Ford did not get any thing else, he got considerable free advertising out of his Muscle Shoals ?if er. * m m m When a man makes a purchase of ""booze powders" one immediately thinks of the old saying that "a fool and his money are soon parted." ? * * V If it would do any good, hundreds of farmers would send out the Mace donian cry, "Come over and help us." They are being swamped by the weevils. m . ?* m People have become so accustom ed to crime and blood shed that the taking of human life, however cow ardly and revolting the crime, causes but little comment. * ? * * While some governors made a name for themselves by setting pris oners free, Governor Harvey is mak ing a name for himself by searching the highways and hedges for unwor thy men who are out on paroles. * * . ? Some light headed as well as light footed, woman has said that a man who is a poor dancer makes a mighty poor husband. Well, what about the fellow who can't dance at all? Doubt less some young women whose ages are 21-plus would like, at least, to take the non-dancing fellow on pro bation. * . . ? The overwhelming victory last week of the "drys" in Ohio, formerly one of the wettest states in the un ion, must have been just a bit dis concerting to the members of the forty-odd organizations that have sprung into existence with the avow ed purpose of overthrowing the 18th amendment. * . * * The great need of Edgefield right now is a market, such as Greenwood, Newberry and some other towns have. But these markets are only possible where farm and home dem onstration agents promote them Who in Edgefield would individually establish such a public market? No -one will. But in counties that have these public servants markets are es -.tablished by them. * * * * Men, Bestir Yourselves. Ye boys and men had better bestir .yourselves lest the women, in com ing to the front by such leaps and .bounds, crowd you out of the front Tank professions and make of you lewers of wood and drawers of wa ter. The scholarship ni the state med ical college in Charleston from this, the second, congressional district has been awarded to a young woman. And you can bet your boots that Governor Harvey would not have given it to her had she not been worthy of it. Mark you, now as never before, intelligence, or rather the de veloped mind, easily finds its way to the top. Sex ?3 no longer a barrier. * * * * Human Form Most Beautiful. Recently a group of artists gather ed in London were discussing the question, What is the most beautiful thing in the world? One said a ship in sail gliding majestically along. An other said a sunset possesses match less beauty and still others made known their conception of the beau tiful, when finally one artist said the form of a child, the human form, is the most beautiful object in the world. Created in image of God, why should not this "temple not made with hands" be voted first place among the beautiful objects of <earth? It fails to be the most beau tiful only when marred and scarred through the transgression of Divine laws. Women a Political Factor. Who said women would not vote, if given the ballot? Well, a goodly number of men said it two years ago, some of the old moss-backs in Edgefield being among them. Wht are the facts? Although this is the first year in which women have been able to participate in an elec tion they are already recognized as a tremendous, even a deciding, fac tor. In Edgefield county about one fcurth of the enrolled voters are wo men and in the state at large it is es timated that one-third of those who have registered are women. The en rollment in 1920 was 152,035 and in 1922 it is 226,581. Say what you will, a better day, politically, at least, has dawned in South Carolina. What has so com pletely transformed one of the can didates for governor, in that hereto fore he went up and down South Carolina as a roaring lion announc ing in undemocratic style that he would stand by his friends, while now he, with lamb-like inoffensive ness, states that he will, if elected, be governor of all the people. Does he not know that at least a large por tion of the 75,000 women who are qualified to vote in the primary will not stand for such politics? Vesting women with the ballot will mean cleaner politics, more capable men in office and a better adminis tration of public affairs. Just as com ing events cast their shadows before them, already there is an upward trend in public affairs. Women are now a political factor. . * * * Candidates Make Rash Statements. Some office seekers seem to have no scruples in making their appeals to the voters for their support. We have- been reading with interest the reports of some of the campaign meetings in the. Piedmont counties and it is amazing how unfounded and how unwarranted are some of the statements made by some candidates. Surely no intelligent voter will be deceived by them. For instance, one candidate for the legislature told the voters that it is "bad legislation that has brought the people to their pres ent condition." Nothing is further from the truth than this statement and the man who made it knew it to be false. But he hoped to make some unthinking voter dissatisfied with the established order of things on the one hand and on the other held him self up as the Moses to lead the peo ple out of the existing chaos. What had legislation to do with the sudden drop in the price of cot ton from 43 cents to around 10 cents? What has legislation had to do with the damage wrought by the boll weevil? And herein lies the chief cause of our ?nancial troubles. Could our farmers produce cotton now as they did in 1914, even if the price were only 10 cents, they could gradually rebuild their wasted for tunes and pay off the mortgages that now weigh so heavily upon them. Why will some candidates for of fice thus make rash statements and charges that are altogether unwar ranted for the purpose of deceiving and misleading the people? Men who are really worthy of the people's support will take higher ground, as did Henry Clay when he exclaimed in a speech, "I would rather be right than be president." McKendree News. The protracted meeting closed at McKendree church on last Sunday. Rev. L. W. Johnson of Gilbert cir cuit preached throughout the week. Thirty-odd members united with the 1 church. We are sorry to see such a good meeting come to a close, how- ? ever, we hope the good accomplished J during this meeting will prove last- 1 ing. ( Rev. R. M. Tucker began a meet- 1 ing at Traywick church on last Sun day, assisted by Rev. Mr. Morris, con ference evangelist. The meeting al so began at Stevens Creek Baptist >. church, Rev. Mangum preaching. The county campaign meeting will ] be held at McKendree church next Saturday. Everybody is invited to j come. Mrs. R. P. McCary and son, Car- < roi of Greenwood have been visiting relatives the past week. ] Mr. Raymond Timmerman who has been quite sick is able to be up ( again. We hope he wll soon be J strong. ( Mr. Hollie Turner of Greenwood has been spending several days with * homefolks. Miss Lenna Matthews of Fruit Hill j spent last week with Miss Mattie . Buzhardt. Miss Augusta Walton of Green- x ville spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Davis Timmer- ? man. The weather has been very pleas- c ant for the past week, but don't ex pect it will last long. t Death of Mr. Julian Dozier Holstein. About sunrise Monday morning Mr. Julian D. Holstein passed.away it his home on Main street after nany months of suffering. Although e'er some time practically no hope has aeen entertained for his recovery., awing to the character of his illness, pet the announcement of his death ivas a shock to his friends. Very sud denly last summer the health of Mr. Holstein failed and he at once con sulted the most celebrated special ists, both North and South, in the hope of finding relief, but no relief cams. From the time he succumbed, his physical decline has been steady, the disease baffling every effort at checking it. Mr. Holstein spent much time in some of the leading hospitals of the country but nothing known to science could relieve him. He made a brave fight, exhibiting a fortitude rarely ever seen anywhere, and ex pressed during his illness full confi dence in the future. Both at home and while away, he received the best attention that could be provided. Be sides the unceasing attention of loved ones, skilled physicians - and trained nurses were constantly min istering to him. Mr. Holstein was not an old man, being only 58 years of age at the time of his death. He was born in the Ridge section of Edgefield coun ty May 17, 1864, and after attending the neighborhood school, the best available in those days, he attended the South Carolina University. In his early young manhood Mr. Holstein came to Edgefield to engage in busi ness, the major portion of his life being devoted to merchandising. At the time his health failed he was in active management of the oldest drug business in Edgefield which he owned and managed with pronounced success. About 1895 Mr. Holstein served as mayor of Edgefield several terms, giving the town a business like administration of its affairs. Since that time he has been urged to serve in that capacity again but be ing unobtrusive and devoid osten tation he shrank from needless pub licity,' always prefering to pursue the even tenor of his way in the private walks of life. . Mr. Holstein possessed unusual business acumen and always made a success of whatever he undertook. Although never robust, he possessed remarkable strength and energy, al ways doing with all his might what ?ver he set about to do. This indom itable perseverence, together with a ietermination to succeed, was in part it least the secret of his success in business. Although he had amassed considerable wealth and was abun dantly able to relax and take his ?ase, yet nothing was more foreign ;o his nature. Mr. Holstein was hap piest and best satisfied when he was it his post of duty looking after the iaily routine of business. Mr. Holstein was a member of the First Baptist church, having united with the church during the pastorate )f Dr .C. E. Burts. On January 8, 1891, he was married to Miss Lou Brunson, who was born and reared ;n the home in which she now re sides. She and their only son, Mr. Ju lian D. Holstein, Jr., survive him. The funeral was conducted at the lome Tuesday afternoon at four j'clock, by his pastor, Rev. A. T. Al en, and former pastor who baptized lim, Dr. C. E. Burts of Columbia. The interment took place in the fam ly square in the village cemetery im nedately after the funeral. Mr. Holstein is also survived by ive sisters, Mrs. T. H. Hill of Green wood, Mrs. Kate Lynch, Mrs. Lizzie Tompkins, Miss Lena Holstein and VIrs. M. A. Taylor of Edgefield. The numerous and very beautiful loral tributes were mute expressions : )f sympathy and esteem from rela tes and friends. Woman's Missionary Union. To be held at Mount Zion, August 51st and September 1st. Devotions-W. M. U. Watchword, Philippians 4:13, Mrs. A. T. Allen. Welcome-Rev. P. B. Lanham, jastor. Response-Mrs. T. J. Briggs, Har ly's W. M. S. Introduction of visitors and new pastors' wives. Roll call of Woman's Mission So- \ :ieties, each responding with the jest feature of their society this year >r since annual meeting. Recognition of Honor Roll socie ties. Report of presidents of divisions: ' (1) Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, (2) Mrs. ! Prescott Lyon, (3) Mrs. J. M. Bus- 1 iey. i Report of Miss Kellah Fair, treas irer. ] Report of Mrs. J. L. Mims, super- : ntendent. 1 Address-Mrs. Eva Harris, presi lent Western division. i News from Jacksonville Conven- J ion, Mrs. Abner Broadwater. 1 r r r r r r r r f r f r f r r r f r 7 f r r r r f f f r f f r r f f r ir f r f f 1 r r r r r r r r r r y f f f r f f v r f f r f v f r f f Note these New Prices on U.S/Iires ?X& July 29,1922, the lowest \S prices ever quoted on U. S. Passenger Car Tires went into effect-Royal Cords included. These new prices should give confidence to dealers and car* owners that no lower basis of quality tire prices will prevail. Bear in mind that these prices apply to the most complete line of quality tires in the world. Remember, too - as you read the follow ing table - that U. S. quality has been posi< tively maintained* SIZES 30 x 3 Cl. 30 x 3% " 31x4 " 30x3% SS 32x3% " 31x4 " 32x4 " 33x4 " 34x4 " 32x4% " 33x4% " 34x4% " 35x4% " 36x4% " 33 x 5 " 35x5 " 37x5 " Royal Cord $14.65 14.65 22.95 26.45 29.15 30.05 30.85 37.70 38.55 39.50 40.70 41.55 46.95 49.30 51.85 FABRIC Nobby Chain Usco $12.55 15.60 23.00 20.45 24.35 25.55 26.05 31.95 33.00 34.00 35.65 36.15 43.20 45.75 22.45 23.65 24.15 30.05 31.05 32.05 33.55 34.00 39.30 41.70 federal Excise Tax on the above has been absorbed by the manufacturer The dealer with a full line of U. S. Tires at these new prices caa serve you better than you have ever been served before in the his* tory of the automobile. If there ever was any fan cied advantage in shopping around for tires it disap peared on July 29,1922. CopTrlofat C. 3. Sr. Oo. 30x3% USCO FABRIC $1Q6S 30x3% Clincher and Straight Side Itoyal<Wl4? United States Tires United States ? Rubber Company Where You Can Buy U.S. Tires: V. E. EDWARDS & BROS., Johnston, S. C. Greetings from Mr. 0. Sheppard, Moderator of Edgefield Association for twenty-five years. Miscellaneous. Appointment of committee on Time and Place. Reso lutions. Adjourn. Y. W. A. Session. 2 ;p. m. Miss Emmie Lanham presiding. Devotions-Mark 14:18, Mrs. H. H. Smith, Jr., Edgefield. Report of superintendent, Miss Lanham. Recognition of all auxiliaries and R. A. leaders, each telling the best feature of their work since last an nual meeting. Distribution of Honor Roll badges. Message from State Superinten dent of Y. W. A., Mrs. G. E. Davis. Address-The 20th Century Op portunity for the Young Woman's Auxiliary, Miss Flora Barrett, grad uate nurse and student at the Train ing School. Suggestions and Report from chairman Mission Study, Mrs. B. L. Mims. "The Training School"-Miss Min nie McKie. Address-Rev. A. T. Allen, pastor First Baptist Church of Edgefield. Sunbeam Session. Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman presiding. Devotions. Roll Call of all Sunbeam bands, each responding with a song or recitation. Honor Roll societies recognized. Talk by Miss Flora Barrett. "Why eW Know What We Know" -exercise by leader and children. Address-Mrs. W. J. Hatcher. Afternoon Session. Hymn and Prayer. Report on Personal Service, Mrs. W. G. Wells. Report on Hospital supplies. Election of officers. Reading of Associational Policy. Consecration Service led by Mrs. A. T. Allen, watchword 1923, II Cor. 9:8. Adjourn. How Your Hootch is Made. This editorial is primarily for the benefit of the man who drinks moon shine liquor. Others who are not thus engaged in poisoning their bod ies will find it of interest. The most inveterate hootch hound in Mississippi, if he drinks could but see how the stuff he drinks is made, would swear off forever. Hardly a drop of the moonshine whiskey being sold in Jackson came 'rom a place that bore any resem jlance to sanitary surroundings. On the contrary, the average ? moonshine still is a place of inde scribable dirt, filth and squalor. The Daily News has, with the per , mission of Prohibition Director M. ?H. Daily, examined some of the writ iten reports submitted to the federal 'government by prohibition enforce ment officers describing the stills j they have raided during the past few I weeks. At one place not far distant from Jackson the officers found a dead black snake, about six feet long, bad ly decomposed, in a barrel of mash from which the liquor had been drawn. At another still where the barrel of sour mash was buried in the ground a decayed bull frog was found, floating on top. At a still of large capacity the cap of the still was so filthy that it had been fly-blown and infested with maggots. The plant was in operation, ! and the "white lightning" was being filtered through the maggots. Up in Director Daily's office you I will see scores of liquor samples tak en from stills which showed, on chemical analysis, that concentrated lye was used in the clarifying pro cess. These liquor are manufactured by men who are ignorant of the first element of the laws of fermentation or the rules of sanitation. They con coct the deadly stuff f by main strength and awkwardness, so to speak, the sole and only aim being to evolve something with a powerful kick in it, and they give never a thought to how dangerous or poison ous it may be.-Editorial, Jackson (Miss) Daily News. i The Antioch Meeting. The fourth county campaign meet ing was held at Antioch last Satur day and, like the former meetings, it was characterized by the best of order. The people of no county in the state deport themselves better) than do the Edgefield people at their) campaign meetings, and also at all of their other public meetings. The I candidates for the house of represen tatives spoke at Antioch. We regret ) that pressing duties prevented us from attending. FOR SALE: Pure, delicious honey. Machine extracted which is the only way to make it absolutely free from bee bread, smoke or any other for eign taste. WARREN & CANTELOU. ?iiWl >??'\ iS THE OWLY EENUIN E ARNICA SAUT? NOTICE. The last county campaign meeting of the series of meetings arranged by the executive committee will be held at Edgefield in the court house Tuesday, August 22, and everybody is invited to be present. The ladies especially are invited to attend. J. E!. CANTELOU, County Chairman. Citizens' Meeting in Court House. Responding to a call to meet in the court house, a large number of representative citizens of the town assembled Friday nihgt to consider the matter of supplying fuel for the power house, a disagreement having arisen among the members of the board of public wroks. Major W. A. Collett was elected chairman and stated concisely and clearly the ob ject of the meeting. Mr. Stewart, a member of the board, stated to the meeting that the board had declined to accept a proposition which Mr. M. W. Shi ve had made to furnish shavings from his planer as fuel which, in his judgment, should not have been rejected, as its acceptance would effect a large saving to the tax payers. Mr. Padgett, who is also a member of the board, explained that the proposition had been turned down by a majority of the board be cause it would have cost the town more than shavings procured from the Morgan Lumber Company would cost. The matter was discussed in va rious phases by probably a dozen cit izens in an informal way. Mr. Stew art presented a contract from Mr. Shive which had been drawn by Mr. J. H. Cantelou which impressed many persons present as being a desirable arrangement for the town to make to provides cheap fuel. A resolution which was introduced by Rev. G. W. M. Taylor, expressing confidence in the board and requesting it to re open the matter and after consider ing again the two sources from which this cheap fuel can be obtained to ac cept that which will effect the great est saving to the people. The resolu tion was adopted. Limited space will not permit of our reporting the pro ceedings of the meeting more in de tail. FOR SALE: Burr Clover Seed, screened once, free of noxious weeds or grass, 7%c per pound. Come and see the effects of Burr Clover on my corn. W. L. DUNOVANT, JR. Edgefield, S. C. 7-26-4t. j