Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?dgefteM %?vtt??m< ?ataliiu?l?e?ia35. J. L. MIMS._"Editor. Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 per year in advance. Entered as second cl?;ss matter at the postoiSce at Edgefield S. C. No cummunications will be pub-j fished unless accompanied by the j writer's name. Card of Thanks, Obil??ries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub-J lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, September 20. Well, as the 'possum and 'simmon crop is said to be promising, there is yet something to look to. * ? ? m The acorn crop is said to be unus ually good, but that doesn't help the fellow who has hogs but no oaks. * * * ? We can't exactly digest old-field pines, yet many of us in this part of the country are living off of old-field pine lumber. * * * * If money talks, it must not speak; above a whisper in these parts. One hears of very little of it being] around. m m m 9 We hope our boys will not see in the papers that several big circuses have headed toward South Carolina cities. ? + * * Where is the old-time weather prophet whose wont it was to predict a hard winter about this time Of the year? * * * * It's- about time to call in the straw hats but such a call will work a hard ship on those of us whose last year's wool hat is hardly presen tibie. While a Georgia paper reports cot ton picking progressing, we'll soon .be reporting the cotton picking sea son closed in this county. v * ? * The edict has gone out that skirts are growing longer but the fellows who observe such things say there is no appreciable difference yet. . * m . They tell us to live at home but some of us have lived at home about as long as we can and unless there is a change we'll have to go visitin' or do worse. . . o . Of course a majority of the people of South Carolina think Mr. McLeod will make a good governor but it's a pity we can't have Mr. Harvey just a little longer. . . . . The interest rate in Russia is said to be 12 per cent a month or 72 per cent a year. They ought to pay'a fel low to live in Russia, instead of tax ing him so heavily. . * * * The lowering clouds of war seem "to be gathering over Europe again Would that the World War had last <ed long enough to have completely .subdued Germany and Turkey! Then we might have reasonably expected world peace for a long while. The death of Col. C. E. Hender son Friday evening made a great gap in the citizenship of Aiken. But his beneficent inffuence will live on .and on from generation to generation .like the ever widening ripple upon the surface of a placid lake. . . v ? That was a heartless wretch who .scattered strychnine about the city of Greenville Saturday night in a ?wholesale manner, poisoning about ?30 dogs. There are some worthless ?dog3, just as there are some worth less people, but all dogs do not de serve strychnine. . . . . . Won't the man who discovers a .V means of successfully combating the boll weevil be a sure enough benefactor of mankind? Contrasted with him, such celebrities as Edison, Marconi nad Burbank will be pygmies. The opportunity is at hand for some one to make fame and fortune too. ? * * ? Judj.es Not Altogether Blameless. While conducting court in Green wood last week Judge Rice criticised the petit juries severely for their failure in so many instances to con vict men who have committed crime. He has been quoted as saying: "If we don't have justice in the courts, whose fault is it? It is not the solicitor's fault. All judges can dc? is to give a fair trial. What body decides the guilt or innocence of the accused? When we come down to brass tacks it is the petit jury that co blame." Doubtless all that Judge Rice sa concerning petit juries is true some sections of the state. But should be borne in mind that mere returning verdicts of "guilty" by j ries will not of itself deter the ern inal. Unless the presiding judg suit the punishment to the crime, s ciety is not protected through conv; tion. That which tends to stay t uplifted hand of the murderer is t punishment meted out by the cour Judge Rice said, "All the judges c: do is to give a fair trial." But aft the trial is ended what? It is ti judge alone who fixes the penalty. Judge Rice is quoted as sayh that from 70 to 90 per cent of tl homicides that have come under 1 observation are traceable to liqu in some form; yet how few judg seem to take hold of this serious si uation with a determination to ii prove conditions by imposing chai gang sentences without an altern tive of fine? Juries convict blir tigers more frequently than forme ly, but do the sentences of the cou cause them to fear falling into tl meshes of the law? Blind-tigers lauf at fines. Judge Rice very properly classi pistol toting as one of the primai factors of crime, and yet how fe men caught with a pistol on the person are punished. Frequently ii dictments for "assault and battei with intent to kill and carrying coi cealed weapon" appear on th criminal dockets of the several com ties in the state ,and yet is it nc generally the case that when the a< cused is convicted of assault th charge of carrying a concealed wear, on is thrown out, ignored or only small fine imposed? Presiding judges, as well as, peti juries, have an important part i: suppressing crime in South Carolim and especially in driving out pistol and whiskey, two things which cor duce more than any other to the tah ing of human life. * A * * Women a Helpful Factor. When the 19th amendment becam the law of the land some old moss backs predicted that the countr; would soon go to the bow-wows whei women began to vote. The recen campaign and primary elections havi proven to the contrary. Instead o making conditions worse, women havi shewn that they are already a help ful factor. The cities report that the recen primary elections were the most or derly that have been held in man] years and the presence of the tw< women who aspired to a state office added dignity and refinement to the campaign meetings. It is generally conceded too thal the coming of women into public life marks the going out of demagogue ry. As a rule, women are more con scientious than men in the discharge Df a public duty and for that reason in unworthy aspirant for office is lot likely to receive many votes of ;he intelligent women. Another thing, some predicted that vomen would vote as their husbands io. This we believe is not the case. While a great number of women will rote as their husbands do, just as ?orne men will vote as their wives re luest, yet the vast majority of wo llen will cast their own ballot, with >ut confering with or being influ mced by their husbands. The preju lice against women voting which was io manifest two years ago is already lisappearing to a large degree. The wo women who were candidates for itate office received a highly credit feble vote. A woman was elected su >erintendent of education in Laurens :ounty. A woman was re-elected udge of probate in Greenville coun :y. Two women were elected mem >ers of the Georgia house of repre (entatives. These victories of women ?how conclusively that they are f org ng to the front in public life much nore rapidly than many persons ex acted. The good Christian women, jod bless them, are a helpful factor n public life and they will make hemselves felt more and more as the rears pass. Spelling Bee Friday Night. The Court House will be the scene >f an interesting occasion on Friday ?vening ,when an old fashioned Spell ng Bee will be held and all the great .pellers will take part and the un known will be brought to light. A arge cake will be the prize for the ?est speller, a box of home made nut :andy for the best speller in the ligh School and a box of home made andy for the best in the Graded School. Admission ten cents. Home made ream in cones will be sold at five. ents. j Interesting History Found. The following paper in the office of the Probate Judge of Edgefield solves the question as to whose prop erty the original town of Edgefield was built upon. At the time when the court house and jail became a necessity as the place where courts Should be held, Drury Mims and Lydia, his wife own ed the land on which the present town now lies, and such part as was necessary was sold for the site of the court house and jail. The first court house was in the center of the square as it now lies, and the jail is said to have been located somewhat differ ently from the present one, but on the side of the present square. The David Mims who witnessed the paper was the son of Drury Mims and John Cotton was the husband of the fa mous or infamous, Becky Cotton. Drury and Lydia Mims to Moses Harris: One lot or parcel of land contain ing by estimate one half an acre, be ginning on John Harris' line, and in the line of the two acres assigned for the public court house and gaol of Edgefield county: then 150 feet to Jenkins Han-is corner etc.; it being part of the 40 acres, on part of. which the gaol and court house of Edgefield is assigned to be set;" this forty acres was granted to David Burk by Gov. Moultrie on the 5th' of September, 1785 and transferred by lease and release to Drury Mims, 29-30 June, 1787. Signed Drury Mims. j Lydia Mims. ! William Coursey John Cotton Daniel Hull. Drury Mims to James Harris: This indenture, dated 1st August, 1787, in the eighth year of the Inde pendence of the United States of America, betwen Drury Mims and Lydia, his wife, of the District pf Ninety Six, Edgefield county?., S. C., on the one part, and Jenkins Harris of the said district, planters: for fifty pounds sterling (receipt ac knowledged) Drury Mims sells to Jenkins Harris one lot or parcel of land being in Edgefield County, 96 District of South Carolina, the same being part of forty acres in which the court house of Edgefield is ap pointed to be set: "this land was granted to David Burk (or Bush, most probably Burk) by His Excel lency, William Moultrie, governor and commander in chief over the said state, at Charleston, September 5th, 1785 and was transferred by lease and release (bearing date 29-30 day of June, 1787) unto the said Drury Mims: and the aforesaid lot of one half acre of land is bounded on all sides, by land held by the said origi nal grant and hath such shape as the plat herein endorsed doth represent." Signed . Drury Mims Lydia Mims. Witnesses: William Coursey, Moses Harris, David Mims. We are indebted for this research to Mrs. Susan B. Hill, who has made some notable discoveries in the his tory of our town and county. Mrs. Hill is as great a wizard in genealogi cal research as A. S. Salley, Jr., of the South Carolina Historical Com mission, and has brought to light much accurate historical data. She has been of invaluable help to many who are now delving into the secrets of the past and if any one can secure reliable results out of difficult problems she can do it Many reputable families who have lived in Edgefield county before and during the days of the Revolution were in the struggle with the mother country, but the difficulty is in prov ing it. The Editor of The Advertiser, J from this paper, therefore, although the property has changed hands 1 many times,* is occupying a building 1 situated on the land owned in 1787 by his great-great-grandfather Dru- y ry Mims. Trespass Notice. Notice is hereby given that hunt ing and all other fr-ms of trespass- 1 ing is forbidden on my land. I mean this for everybody, without excep- * tion. The law will be enforced against " those who fail to heed this notice. J. L. COVAR. Sept 20, 1922. Wanted: Piano Pupils? -] I want to start a music class. 8 Those \desiring to take piano lessons 1 will please see me. I am a graduate c of the S. C. C. L, Limestone College c of Gaffney and of Brenau where I \ took music under Professor Otto c Pfefferkorn, and. am fully competent 1 to train children on the piano. I will s give lessons for $3.00 per month.: a Mrs. L. S. KERNAGHAN. for your inspection and p buy you will be doing y< arrivals and it will make ; A Large Shi This hose is not only tru< want another. We hav Wool with mixed colors, We are Prepared to Sh Try the "Educator" S - ?2 These goods are talking ? the good news to you. m mm Elmwood News. (Written for last week.) The farmers seem very much dis couraged for it seems as if their crops will be almost a complete fail ure, although some of the late crops would be benefitted very much if we could just get rain when it is needed. Supervisor Edmunds has been making us some fine roads in this community and we hope we can keep them so. Miss Margaret Blocker left for Ninety Six on Friday last where she is to have charge of the seventh grade in that school. Miss Agnes Ouzts of McKendree spent last week with her little cousin Miss Lila May Rearden. Miss Mildred Asbill of Ninety Six has ben spending a while with her J cousin, Miss Emily Ouzts. Miss Helen Timmerman spent a few days of last week with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parkman of Meeting Street. Miss Mattie Timmerman was a spend the day guest of Miss Emily) Ouzts one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore of Pleas ant Lane have been spending a while with the latter's parents, Mrs. Ida Ouzts. Miss Addie Blocker who is attend ing high school in Edgefield spent last week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Blocker. A large crowd attended services at Stevens Creek church Sunday morning, Rev. Mr. Mangum deliver ing a splendid sermon. Misses Mattie Ruth Ransom and Effie Mae Fox spent last Saturday night with Miss Addie Blocker. Mr. and Mrs Elijah Timmerman and family of Westminster visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Savannah Stevens, last week. Miss Emma Blocker has gone to Lexington to accept a position as teacher in the graded school there. Messrs John Ransom and Leslie Rearden were visitors in the Kirk sey section Sunday. Miss Ida Parkman has returned to 1er home after a very pleasant stay in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harting of Edgefield called in the home of Mr. md Mrs. A. G. Ouzts Friday even ng. Messrs Harvey McDowell and Olin Turner of McKendree were visitors n the Waycross section Sunday af ;ernoon. Mr. Will Norris spent last week vith his brother, Mr. Pope Norris of 3eech Island. Rev. G. C. Mangum of Good Hope ind his little daughter, spent Sat ?rday night in this community. Mrs. E. J. Parkman and children visited Miss Ida Norris Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. DeVore of Kirk ley spent Sunday last with Mr. and Hrs. G. B. Timmerman. Mr. John Ransom dined with his mcle, Mr. George Ransom Sunday. Mr. Prince made a business trip ;o Edgefield Tuesday. FOR SALE. DWELLING HOUSES One seven room dwelling house on 1 "imkins Street, in town of Edgefield. 1 This house is located in most desir able part of Edgefield. Water works ights, servants house and all other | lonveniences. Also one six room Iwelling with sleeping porch, ser rants house, and four acres of land >n Pickens Street, in the Town if Cdgefield. With . this dwelling is a tore house and corn mill. For terms j ipply to A. E. Padgett ley Are Hi urchase, and if you fail to loo! ourself an injustice. . Listen t you feel that times are getting ipment of True-Shi ? shape, but true wear. If yoi e them in the Full-Fashion ? and the "klox" ankle will cha 7W You a Pretty Line of Oxf ho'e and Your Next Pair VI br themselves. Come in and 1 ORNER ! Meeting Street News The people of this section are en joying some very cool days after so much warm weather. The farmers, are very busy picking peas and mow ing hay. Miss Lenna Matthews is greatly missed in our community. She has accepted a position in Augusta. We wish her much success. Mr. F. A. Owdom has returned to hsi home in Augusta after a few days' visit to relatives in this.section. Mr. Manly Timmerman dined with Mr. J. F. Payne last Tuesday. A large crowd attended Sunday school at Stevens creek church last Sunday. Our faithful superintendent, Mr. S. N. Timmerman had a nice program carried out, which was very much enjoyed by all. Mrs. Mary Walton spent last Tues day with her daughter, Mrs. Davis Timmerman. Mrs. Pink Adams and daughter, Ella Mays spent last Tuesday after-! noon with Mrs. C. T. Hill. Mrs. Mary Smith ?nid children spent Saturday with Mrs. Henry Suddath. Mr. Willie Norris of the Waycross section dined with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Logue last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cogburn and little grandson, F. L. Timmerman, Jr., of Pleasant Lane spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. C. T. Hill. Mr. Hoyt Gregory of Fruit Hill was a visitor in this section Saturday Mrs. J. J. Padgett of the Long Cane section spent last Tuesday af ternoon with Mrs. J. W. Logue. Mrs. A. A. Steadham and children visited relatives in Ninety Six last week. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Stevens and children visited Mrs. C. T. Hill Sun day. J. E. Bryan and J. F. Logue were business visitors in Greenwood last week. Mr,.Burley Walton has returned home after a few days' stay in Nine ty Six. Kirksey News. Misses Gladys Robertson and Hel en Chappell are spending this week in Ninety Six. Mrs. E. T. Chappell spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Paul Johnson.' Mr. J. B. Chappell has returned to his home in this section after spend ing a few days in Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Robertson of Ninety Six spent the week end with relatives in Kirksey. Miss Lillie Mae Bryan spent Sun day with Miss Josie Johnson. Mrs. C. B. Ouzts had as her guests. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Ouzts and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ham ilton and little daughter, Ruth and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rowe. Mrs. J. L.. Ouzts and Mrs. Emma Lewis were pleasant visitors in the home of Mrs. B. L. Johnson Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rowe motored to Edgefield on day last week. Mr. W. M. Ouzts and Miss Mar guerite Ouzts are visiting relatives in Augusta. Mrs. W. S. McDowell was the ruest of Mrs. Jerry Robertson Sat urday afternoon. Mrs. Elzie Ouzts spent Thursday night with her brother, Mr. Paul Lowry of the Meeting Street section. J. S. BYRD Dental Surgeon Office Over Store of Queries & Timmerman Office Phone No. 3 Residence Phone 87 mm ire k them over before you o this little tale of new better. ipe Hosiery ii buy one pair you will Silk; then the Silk and irm you. ords, Straps and Shoes* Jill be an "Educator" lear the values shout out STORE m m m STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD. By W. T. Kinnaird Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas F. 0. Ouzts made suit to me to grant him Letters of Adminis tration of the Estate of and effects of George Ouzts, late of said Coun ty and State, deceased. These are Therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said George Ouzts, deceased, that they be and ap pear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at my office at Edge field, S. C., on October 5th, 1922 next after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be grant ed. <5iven under my Hand this 15th day of September, Anno Domini, 1922. W. T. KINNAIRD (L. S.) ><??v,i.^... Probate Judge. Notice of Bridge Letting* Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Edgefield County will on Friday, October 6th, 1922, meet at Turkey Creek bridge on Meeting Street road in Edgefield county, South Carolina, at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of re reiving bids for the erection of bridge consisting of one steel span forty feet long and one wood span about twenty feet with concrete pil lars and will meet at twelve o'clock at the bridge over Sleepy Creek on the New Cut road near Mr. Wiley Timmerman's for the purpose of re ceiving bids for the construction of a bridge at said place similar to that bridge described above. The County will furnish all material. Right re served to reject any and all bids. \ A. A. j EDMUNDS, For Board of Commissioners. Edgefield, S. C. Citation. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD By W. T. Kinnaird Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas George L. Miller of above county and state made suit to me to grant him Letters of Adminis tration of the Estate of and effects of Annie T. Miller, cum testamento annexo, late of said county and state These Are Therfore to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said An nie T. Miller, deceased, that they be and appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at my office at Edgefield, South Carolina,' on September 29th, 1922 next after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administra tion should not be granted. Given under my Hand, this 8th day of September, Anno Domini, 1922. W. T. KINNAIRD, (L. S.) Probate Judge,' Edgefield Co. S. C. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. Notice is hereby given to all per sons who are indebted to the estate of the late J. D. Holstein to make payment to the undersigned or1 to Sheppard Bros., and all persons hold ing accounts against said estate will present them for payment duly at tested to Sheppard Bros., or to LOU B. HOLSTEIN, Executrix.