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Establish 1835. J. L. WIMS,_..Editor. Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at $2.00 per year in advance. Entered as second class matter at the post office at Edgefield S. C. No cummunications will be pub lished unless accompanied by the writer's name. Carri of Thanks, Obi Caries, Res olutions and Political Notices pub lished at advertising rates. Wednesday, October 4. Concerning Mr. Ouzts and Mr. Watson. We cheerfully publish statements in this :ssue from Mr. W. G. Ouzts and Mr. M. A. Watson in reply to our editorial of last week. Mr. Ouzts be clouds the issue however by resort ing to personal abuse of the editors of the two local papers because they have performed a service to the peo ple of Edgefield county; but we have no harsh words for him in reply. It has been no personal matter with us. We had a duty to perform. When we saw that twp represent ative men of Edgefield county who hold jobs under the Republican ad ministration, with Joe Tolbert's en dorsement, had become so affiliated with Tolbert (Mr. Watson stated in a signed article in the Edgefield Chronicle last week: "I am a,person al friend of Joe Tolbert") as to have their names officially connected as delegates to the State Republican convention, thirty-five per cent of which was composed of negroes, we deemed it our duty to take up the cause of an injured and humiliated people here at home, to the end that Tolbert's efforts to thus strengthen his party by dividing our white peo ple and drawing the negroes into politics be checked in their incipien cy. It is very gratifying'that the peo ple aprec?ate the service which we .have rendered, for, judging from the scores and scores of expressions received by letter and in person, they are standing in one solid phalanx be hind us. We could prolong this discussion by referring to some things which we have not yet published but it iii not -necessary. We feel that the end above TefeTred to has already been accom plished. Mr. Watson says, "I regret] the unfortunate fact that my name has been broadcasted over the ;>tate as being identified with Republican ism," and Mr. Ouzts says, "Am sorry was drawn into this rotten mess." Mr. Ouzts says he ha? been in formed that the delegates from Edge field county to the Republican con vention were Milton Strother, An drew Si'mkins, Scott Stevens and C. T. Holloway. In this issue Andrew Sim kips publishes a card in which he states that he was not a delegate and did not attend the convention. Fur thermore, he has not been to Colum bia since the 20th of last January. Mr. Ouzts refers to our personal friendship in the past and to prove that the writer has been his friend we will relate this incident which took place when he accepted the Fed eral job. Someone remarked in cur presence : "I see that Wiley Ouzts has gone over to the Republicans." We defended him by saying a Dem ocrat should not be censured merely because he accepts a job under a Re publican administration. We replied that our people desire to see these positions filled by Democrats and that they should not be censured as long as they were clean handed and did not become so affiliated with and obligated to Tolbert as to become his political tool. We thus befriended him. Enough has been said. The friends of Mr. T. P. Lyon of the Antioch section regret the loss he sustained through the burning of his barn Friday night. Besides the building, two bales of cotton and some other farm produce was de stroyed. The top of his automobile was burned but he succeeded in get ting the car out before it was burned. Notice. All creditors of estates of Annie T. Miller and T. L. Miller, late of said county and state, deceased, will render an account of their demands, duly attested, and all debtors thereto will pay amounts due by them, to the undersigned Executor and Ad ministrator Cum Testamento An nexo, at his home, postoffice being Collier, S. C. GEO. L. MILLER, Executo; Admr. Cum Test. An nexo. Collier, S. C. I October 4th; 1922. Stateme?t From Mr. M. A. Watson. Editor The Advertiser: In reply to your article in last week's paper, I would like to repeat what I said in The Chronicle : I was not an alternate to the Republican convention; I had absolutely nothing to do with it, and have never been affiliated with the Republican party in any way. I was not asked to be an alternate or a delegate to the conven tion, nor consulted at all, and when my name came out in the paper, it was as much a surprise to me as it was to you, or to any of my friends in Edgefield county. My business in Columbia that day was in no way connected with poli tics, as I went there to meet a friend from another part of the state, as I have already explained. The state secretary of the Repub lican party has come out in a signed statement which he had published in one of the Columbia dailies, in which he explained that the use and publi cation of my name as an alternate to the convention was an error. I have written both the Edgefield Chronicle and The State explaining the matter fully. I regret the unfortuante fact that my name has been broadcasted over the state as identified with Republi canism, and I have done everything that I could to refute it. I am stating the truth and the truth only, and I ask you in all fairness to give me a square deal by correcting the state ments that you made last week, which I am sure were made without your being acquainted with all the facts. I believe I have explained this to the satisfaction of all fair-minded persons, and therefore shall not en ter the columns of any newspaper again, feeling that the matter has al ready gone entirely too far. How ever, I wish here and now to put yours, as weli as other newspapers, on notice that if anything further is said in your columns derogatory to my character, you may be expected to be held responsible for it. Very truly, M? A. WATSON. Johnston, S. C. October 3, 1922. Statement From Mr. W. G. , Ouzts. Editor Edgefield Advertiser: Will you allow me space in your sweet smelling sheet to make reply to all the false impressions and in sinuations you have given utterance to concerning m? in your last week's issue to the people among whom I have lived and moved all the days of my life? Surely a Christian gentle man and once friend since boyhood will not deny me this privilege es pecially since he has gratified his hellish ambition to ruin the charac ter that has been in the building for the past 50 years. And not only mine but that which is dearer to me than life itself-wife and children. Every word you printed I deny most em phatically and demand the proof. You would have people read between the lines and believe I rode to Co lumbia on the same train with negro delegates to a republican convention but in separate coaches. The people of Edgefield county do not believe it. And along with Milton Strother and Scott Stevens attended the "white, black and tan" convention and got some Tolbert fleas on 'em, and judging from the way they are squirming to clear their skirts the fleas are biting vigorously. But speaking of fleas, hereafter Edge field will class these two disloyal Democrats along with the Irishman's flea. I wish to say to the people of1 Edgefield county, irrespective of what Jule Mims and Wigfall Cheatham have seen fit to put in print my heart rings true as steel to democracy. Holding a Federal job is no reason I am disloyal. But as such officer it is my privilege to be' present at all pub lic gatherings. And here I pause long enough to tell you as such officer, I remained in Clumbia at both first and second democratic primary elec tions recently held and my reports to the United States Government will prove it. And why remain in Colum bia? Looking for violations of the National Prohibition laws, of which Mims is a strong advocate. I do not criticise him for that, however. The people of Edgefield county will refuse to believe you when you say Tolbert is my "boss." The man does not live in South Carolina or else where to whom I bow the knee. You know it, along with the rest, but I doubt if you have the manhood to ad mit it. We three are known in old Edge field county, Ouzts, Mims and Cheat ham, and I am willing to leave my case in the hands of my countrymen, Edgefield county people without ar gument. Now if J. L. Mims will first "get the beam out of his own sye he can see more clearly how to get the mote out of W. G. Ol eye." And if Wigfall Cheatham sweep clean before his own ? then he can come to my farm sweep p little before my door. " were we in their plight, (meai Ouzts. and Watson, I mention son only as he was referred to) would like the Arabs, fold our t and silently steal away to some gion where we would be more ne in accord with the people." >' there is absolutely no reason or cuse for me to take this advice, I verily believe the giver of this vice had better take the advice hi generously offers to me and fold Arab tent and hie himself awaj am not an Arab. - Now, people of Edgefield count would not have thusly written both cheeks have been turned for enemy to smite-Mims and Chi ham-and they proceeded, right" wrong to smite them both and t is the limit. After you have fulfil the scripture, lay down your relig and proceed to give them a soi thrashing which they both des?i In conclusion will say after i ,ther inquiry as to who the delegfi to the republican convention fx ? Edgefield county were, will say ?your information, Milton Strotr Andrew Simpkins, Scott Stevens i C. T. Holloway. Put that in your p and smoke it. I was not and h? never had anything to do with and time will prove the truth of assertions. "Truth crushed to earth will rise again." .Time will a prove the falsity of the falsehoi that have been uttered against by these two fine Christian geni men editors who must fill the c umns in their ?-weet-scented weekl with some kind of hash. I leave with you and am sorry was dra into this rotten mess. W. G. OUZTS. Columbia, S..C. Fitzmaurice-Spratlin. Miss Catherine Carpenter Fi maurice, daughter of Mr. and M John Fitzmaurice, was married y terday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Claude Seaborn Spratlin, forme] of Atlanta, the ceremony being i formed by the Rev. T. J. Hegarty St. Peter's church, in the presen of relatives and a limited number intimate friends. White blossoms and greene made a bridal bower of the par] in which the service took place* t background for the wedding -pax being effected with palms,^irj^wlu' swainsonia, white dahlias and gleai ing white candles. Just before t ceremony the bride's brother-in-la Francis Carroll Wheat pf . Charle ton, sang an appropriate group songs accompanied by Mrs. Whei who also played the wedding marc The bride wore a modish suit i blue poiret twill embroidered gold and blue velvet hat trimme solely with an Oriental pin, and h flowers were a corsage bouquet < bride roses. Her only attendant was her siste Mrs. John R. Soling, who wore gown of Mohawk lace and a pictui hat to match and carried a bouqui of Ophelia roses. Frank Spratlin ( Atlanta was his brother's best mai After the ceremony ices and we< ding cake were served, the dinin room being decorated in baskets c pink roses and pink candles and th table, spread with Cluny lace, ha^ ing in the center a tall vase o Ophelia roses with pink shaded car dies in silver candlesticks completin its dainty appointment. Mr. and Mrs. Spratlin left y ester day afternoon for a visita to the fox mer's parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. E Spratlin, in Atlanta, and a trip fax ther South, and upon their returi they will be at home with the bride' brother-in-law and sister, Dr. am Mrs. Boling, 1013 Gregg street. The bride is the third daughte: of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzmaurice. She ha: lived in Columbia all -of her life an( is admired for her sprightly beaut: and individual charm. She was edu cated at the former College for Wo men. Mr. Spratlin is the secretary anc treasurer, of .the Federal Land Bani and has made Columbia his home foi several years. During the war he wai stationed at Camp Jackson for bvei a year. The bride's brother-in-law and sis ter, Dr. and Mrs. James S. Byrd, of Edgefield and their children' came over for the wedding.-The.State. _? i Card of Thanks. ! I take this means of thanking my neighbors and friends for their many thoughtful and very kind attentions during the prolonged illness and death of my beloved wife and also for their kindness in caring for my children. These many kind acts will neyer be forgotten and I shall be glad to return these favors whenever opportunity is afforded.. t P. M. QUARLES. ; - .' % .' . . I . A short while back a i took in a good many cust report in a trade paper frc "that the clever canvassei tion with a nail file, whi< durability of the hose the; slipped inside the stocking ward, making a sound as : smooth at the point and, the strength of the fabric. Now think this over b where you know that you We Handle and you woulc WHY THE ?< Miss Lois Rives Entertains on Sixth Birthday. Little Miss Lois Rives was the hap py hostess on her sixth birthday for twenty-five of her friends on Sep tember 29. Happiness ^and mirth prevailed all the hours of the party, and out un der the trees , on a table decorated for the occasion was the birthday cake in pink frosting and the six can dles which represented^ the six beau tiful years of this dear little girl. Around the cake were lovely decora tions of green, and little souvenirs of green, tied with ribbons were ly ing on the table for each little guest. Many gifts were brought by the friends who came and after games suited to the tiny folk had been en joyed until the hour was ready, cream in cones and pink cakes were served. Y. W. A. Program for Friday, October 6th. Song-Jesus Calls Us. Devotional-Mark 10:17-27, Mrs. M. B. fucker. Prayer-Mrs. W. E. Lott. Recitation-Carolyn Dorn. Song-Girls' Auxiliary. 'Violin solo-^Missf Lois-Mims. Talk-"Enlistment and enlarge ment in the heart of every auxiliary member"-Mrs. A. T. Allen. Duet-Mrs. Claude Lyon and Mrs. Walter Cantelou. Recitation-Mazie Kemp. Prayer for South Carolina Auxil iary Work--Mrs. W. C. Tompkins. Pageant-"New Hopes for South Carolina"- by G. A.'s and R. A.'s Song-0 Zion Haste. Closing Prayer. Statement From A. W- Simkins Mr. Editor: Please give me space in your pa per to correct a mistake as to my at tending the State Republican conven tion which was held in Columbia on September 19. Neither was I in Co lumbia at that time. I also have seen that my name has been connected with the convention as a delegate and wish to say that I was not a dele gate to the convention. I have not been in Columbia since the 20th of last January. A. W. SIMKINS. October 3, 1922. COME TO i FOR THRE1 JUBILEE - FASHION SHOW BAND CONCERTS STREET PARADES COMMUNITY SINGINC Remember the Dat< AH trains will lead to Augut roads coming into Augusta. T dull moment during jubilee, J care of thousands of Visitors, week are assured of great wel< have been spent to make the a Biggest Gala Week City of August ou Fall Fi canvasser went over the towt omers by the clever use of a i >m Boston, and all over the c< .s, beside using a clever line o :h they claimed proved the i y offered. In making the so-< y and pushed down to the toe, if the file was ripping the fal: despite the ripping sound, the In short the alleged test is : efore you give your money to i wil] receive your money's w< i the True-Shai I wear no other if you give th( NOT MAKE US PRO DUINER < Program of Meeting of the Third Division Edgefield W. M. U. To be held with Modoc church on Saturday, October 14th, 1922. ll a. m.-Devotions, Mrs. Mellie Dow. Greetings-Mrs. G. C. McDaniel. Response-Mrs. H. E. Bunch. Evercises by Plum Branch Sun beam Band. Exercises by Red Oak Grove Sun beams. Plans for the Year-Mrs. J. L. Mims. Address-Rev. A. T. Allen. Adjourn for dinner. Afternoon Session. Devotions-Mrs. W. J. Talbert. Our Sunbeams-Mrs. Marnie N. Tillman. Royal Ambassadors and Y. W. A.'s -Mrs. Allen. Business Dismission. Mrs. J. M. BUSSEY, Pres. 3rd. Div. Edgefield W. M. U. Teachers' Examination. The next teachers' examination will be held Friday, November 3rd, and Saturday, November- 4th. There will be questions for three classes of certificates: Primary, which entitles the holder to teach first five grades; elementary, to teach first nine grades and high school which covers eleven grades. Work will begin at 9:30 a. m., and close at 5 o'clock p. m. Ap plicants who expect to complete the work must be on time. White appli cants report at high school building; colored applicants, at Macedonia. W. W. FULLER, Co. Supt. Education. 10-4-3t Executrix's Notice. For convenience, I have placed the store accounts of the late J. D. Hol stein, Sr., in the hands of Mr. O. B. Anderson and all persons indebted to said estate on said store accounts are respectfully requested to make payment to Mr. Anderson. Lou B. Holstein, Executrix. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard general fitreogthenfae tonk. GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Wal&r ia. enrich es the blood,? nd builds up the sys. \"TXL A true tonic*. For adu ?ts and children. 5? AUGUSTA S DAYS OF AND FUN GRAND BALL FREE SHOWS AUTO PARADES ; BIG CARNIVAL as, Oct. 25, 26, 27 (ta. Special rates on all raii hree days of fun, and not a \ugusta is prepared to take and all who attend jubilee :ome. Thousands of dollars ff air a success. in History of the ;a is Assured mmmmmmm. or It ? 9 i selling hosiery, and he lail file. Now read this ountry cernes the report, f talk, use a demonstra-, exceptional strength and called test the nail file is , then drawn rapidly up >ric, but the file is quite :re is no indication as to no test whatever. " strangers. Buy at home >rth. pe Hosiery ;m a fair trial. VE IT STORE Hi Petit Jury, First Week Court. J. R. Hammond, Jr., Colliers. E. L. Yonce, Johnston. - V * J. 0. Byrd, Moss. E. A. Hall, Johnston. F. W, Miller, Trenton. C. H. Key, Edgefield. T. B. Bush, Ward. T. E. Miller, Colliers. D. R. Day, Trenton. Yates Quarles, Collins. J. W. Satcher, Johnston. R. C. Padgett, Edgefield. E. W. Callison, Talbert. ? W. L. Winn, Talbert. . J. M. Rutland, Ward. John Rainsford, Edgefield. C. B. Murrah, Meriwether. L. D. Holmes, Johnston. | F. E. Miller, Meriwether. W. H. Reynolds, Blocker. W. E. Pardue, Shaw. W. J. Williams, Meriwether. F. L. Byrd, Moss. J. W. Parkman, Blocker. E. L. Lybrand, Ward. .. G. P. Sawyer, Edgefield. W. E. Clark, Johnston. W. M. Powell, Meriwether. A. R. Broadwater, Moss. H. A. Smith, Edgefield. J. R. Scurry, Edgefield. Walter GrifEs, Moss. B. R. Smith, Pickens.v J. B. Gilchrist, Talbert. J. F. Pardue, Collier. R. W. Glover, Meriwether. Elmwood News. Our sympathies are with Mrs. John Rearden. Her home was burned on. Thursday afternoon and practically nothing was saved. The origin is un known. ?V Mrs. W. S. Logue and grandchil dren visited Mrs. J. R. Blocker Sat urday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Johnson made a business trip to Edgefield Saturday. Misses Margie and Ruth Johnson were spend the day guests of Mrs. Belle Parkman Friday last. Mr. A. G. Ouzts and Miss Emily Ouzts were visitors in Edgefield s^p. Thursday last. A very interesting program was. rendered by the Sunbeams at Stev ens Creek church Sunday morning. We are sorry to hear that Mr. 0.. C. Timmerman is sick but hope he will have a speedy recovery. Waycross school opened Monday the second, with Miss Lucile Brunson as teacher. Mrs. Margaret Stevens of Meeting Street spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Blocker last week. Mrs. M. B. Hamilton has been sics; for quite a while, but we hope she will soon be better. Mrs. Hazel Moore spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Ouzts. Mr. J. E. Ouzts and family have j moved into the house with his moth er, Mrs. Ida Ouzts. Messrs. John Lee Johnson and Clarence Workman visited Mrs. Floyd Bush of Edgefield Saturday. Mrs. E. J. Parkman and children* visited Mrs. Kate Johnson Wednes day. Miss Mattie Timmerman spent last, week with her sister, Mrs. Jess De-] Vore of Kirksey. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Rearden anc daughter visited relatives in the Mc^ Kendree section Sunday. Mrs. A. G. Ouzts, Miss Emflj Ouzts and Mr. W. H. Harling o? Edgefield visited relatives in Green-] wood Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Timmermanj also went to Greenwood OIL Monday.J SUCKLEN'S 15 THE ONLT GENUINE ARRIGA SALI