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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
Delightful Picnic Given by Mt.
Zion School.

Mr.. Editor: Saturday, ,the oath,
was day of pleasure and profit on
the high sand hills near Mt. Zion
church. The occasion was a picnic
at the close of the school of that
section, taught by Miss Tresa Stokes
of Orangeburg, S. c., an efficient
and accomplished teacher. The ex-
ercises were short but good. Script
ure reading by the pastor and
prayer by Rev. J. p. Mealing. The
welcome address by Miss BERTHE Lee
Horn, unlimited in hospitality, un-
bounded in scope, and well render
ed. Miss Corine Padgett read an ex-
cellent paper on "The value of true
principles" A good address was de-
iivered by Rev. J. P. Mealing on
having a purpose in life. Mr.. j. NJ.
Adams of North Augusta. read a
fine paper on education. The closing
address was by Rev. p. B. Lanham
of which we can only give an out
line. lst, education next in impor-
tance to Christianity. 2nd, public
schools not what they should be.
3rd, unequal apportionment of the
public funds, 4th compulsory educa-
ton. Next was the adjournment for
dinner, and how shall 1 describe it.
A feast, a royal feast. Picnic bas-
kets with chicken, bread, pies, tarts,
potatoes, salads, pickle. Then the
barbecued pork and kid and hash
and all-day-long lemonade. In
the afternoon there were social
chats by the older ones, and games
by the younger set, such as is called
by them, huckleberry pie, black
snake, and so on and etc., and some
courting I suppose.
Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
TEN CoMMAN I]J|.MIlENTS.
DR.. Knapp's Tell G, Comma nd
ments for The Farmer,
Which If Followed VIII
Lead to Success

DR.. S. A. Knapp, the government
expert who has done So much for
the agricultural interests of the
south, has ten well defined drules for
conducting the farm, which if fol
lowed will lead almost invariably
to success. They are assfollows:
(l) Prepare deep and thorough
ly pulverized seed bed. well drain
ed; break in the fall to the depth of
Is, 10 and IL inches, according to the
soil, with implements that will not
bring the subsoil to helsurface 1.-THE
foregoing depths should be reached
gradually.)
(2) Use seed of the best variety,
intelligently selected and carefully
stored.
(3) In cultivated crops give, the
rows and the plants in the. rows a.
space suited to the plant the soil
and the climate. 5ss,
(4) Use intensive. tillage during
the growing period Of the crops.
(5) Secure a high seentent of
humus in the soil blythe use of
legumes, barn yard manure, farm
refuse, and commercial fertilizers:
(e) Carry out a systematic crop
rotation with winter cover crop
on southern farms.
(7) Accomplish more work in a
day by using more horsepower and
better implements.
(s) Increase the farm stock to the
extent of utilizing allSthe waste
products and dlelands of the farm.
(9) Produce all the food required
for the men and animals on the
farm.
(lo) Keep an account Of each
farm product, in, order to know
from which the gain orloss arises.
The farmer who conscientiously
observes the above rules will make
a success.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
RESOLUTION PASSED BY
STATE FARMERS UNION.
Ask For Stock Raising Expert, and Inn
provement in Cotton Grading.

oughly familiar with all of the de-
tails of the present local system of
grading and buying crude cotton,
therefore be it
Resolved, That the commission
er of agriculture of South Carolina,
accompanying a committee from
this organization, be requested to
voice to the president of the United
States the. request OF the state far
mers' union of South Carolina that
this matter be given prompt atten-
tion and that the federal govern
ment through the department of ag-
riculture or the department of COM
merce and labor, arrange for a spe-
cial representative, selected from
the cotton belt territory, to be sent
to various foreign countries to col
lectth data needed, and that his re.
ports be published and furnished to
the producers
Whereas, the summer school
idea, designed to give instruction on
both practical and scientific lines to
young farmers at their homes, has
proved of such value in other agri-
culture producing states and
Whereas, we understand the au-
thorities of Clemson college are pre-
pairing to operate one or more such
schools in this state this summer,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we heartily ap-
prove the Inauguration of this sys-
temin South Carolina and trust that
the initial school will lead to rapid
extension of the work.
We the state executive COM
mittee and county presidents and
delegates in attendance upon con-
sultation meeting have examined
the L. A. Greene cotton grader, and
seeing the workings of the same
demonstrated, we hereby endorse
this as an educator of the farmers
union and feel that this invention
will revolutionize the selling and
grading of cotton, thereby saving
to thefarmersthe differences in all
grades Of. cotton az: ranged by the
New ork eSehang ge, and recon-
- IL y ~ f<>6 !, =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

did you see that picture An
Obstinate Woman'?"
mo. Why did the artist name it
that?"
Because that was the impression.
the picture conveyed"
swell, why did he not call it
simply a woman?"-Houston Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

When God created man He gave
10 him certain laws which must be
regarded for the maintenance of aper
feet physical, mental and moral con-
dition. Chief among these laws is that
men be temperate in the use of such
thingSas are good by nature; but that
they tot$nyabstain from those things
naturally harmful. By observing
this law Sman strengthens himself
physically. mentally, and morally. y
With the various statistics before
us the fact becomes evident that of
all things naturally harmful alcohol
ic liquors stand preeminent. So the
value Of total abstinence from alco-
holi0 liquors constitutes the true
subjeaEofi this essay.
Its aReco ognized principle of logic
that one proposition can be proved
to be true by proving the contrary
untrue. Abstinence is the reverse
of intemperance. Hence the value
of abstinence can be proved by es-
tablishing the harm of intemper-
ance.
Let us view for a short while the
superior physical condition of the
abstainer as compared with that OF
the habitual user of alcohol.
By abstaining men lessen their
chances large per cent of ever con-
I tracing chronic catarrh of the stom-
Zach. Alcoholism is the only frequent
cause of the disease. Alcohol irri-
tates the mucous membrane that
lines the inner wall of the stomach
and distends the glands that secrete
,sthe gastric juice, SO that excessive
amounts of mucous are discharged
into the stomach. This hinders
digestion,
The blood that passes through the
liver being pure and uncontaminated
sby the presence of alcohol, this great
filter of the human system is not
soyerworked, bat has a sufficient
amount of exercise to keep up aheal
thy condition Of this organ. And;a
healthy iveris absolutely necessary.
for a healthy body. The non-drink-
Ter is not nearly so susceptible to cir
rhosis of the liver. This disease is
known in England as gin-drinker's
liver
Tie abstainer will in all probabil-
sity have strong heart. In his case
there are no rapid bursts of speed SO
fatal to a healthy condition, the
heart muscles are not over-worked,
nor is weakness developed in the
nerves that control the action of this
organ. Only the abstainer can have
rich, pure blood. The red corpuscles
in his blood are not loaded down by
any waste matter and are thus able
to supply the tissues with wholesome
food. Alcohol lessons the capacity
OF the blood to absorb oxygen, thus
making it poorer in quality and less
nourishing to che muscles.
The abstainer's blood vessels are
tough and elastic. They are not in
danger from the disease aneurism...
Experiments in the armies of ev-
cry civilized country in the world
prove conclusively that the soldier
who abstains has the greater lung
power. These records show that
it is the abstainer who endures the
longest, has the least sickness, and
does the most and best work. The
alcohol acts directly on the breath
ing-center, located at the base of
the brain and through this agency
diminishes the amount of air taken
into the lungs. The walls of the
tiny air sacs become so thickened
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
JOHNSTON HAPPENINGS.
Visitors Galore, Commencement
Sermon Sunday May 18th,
Painful Accident tc a
Child.

Mrs. J. A. Dobey has returned
from Spartanburg where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bus
sey.
Miss Alma yelling. of Darling
ton, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
M. E. Norris.
Miss Mollie Waters has gone to
Augusta for two weeks visit to
her sister, Miss Annie Waters.
Rev. M. B. Kelly, of Greenwood,
will preach the commencement SER
mon here on Sunday, May 10th.
Miss Ruth Williams, of Augusta,
is spending a while with her grand
mother, Mrs. Emma Mobley.
Miss Dosia Wertz has returned
from a visit to Augusta.
Mrs. David Howard and children,
of Ridge; Spring, spent last week
here at the home of the formers
mother, Mrs. d. r. Strother.
:, Mrs. j. w. Hardy is visiting
relatives in Augusta.
Contractor Turner has begun the
erection of Mr.. Spann Toney's new
home, which is located very near
the Toney homestead, and when
completed will be very pretty and
up-to-date residence.
Rev. M. L. Lawson will attend
the Southern Baptist Convention
which meets in Louisville, KY,
at an early date. A pleasant surprise
was given him a few days ago by
purse presented him by some of the
members of his church for his ex-
penses.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Lott enter
tained most delightfully."- on Satur-
day with an elegant course dining.
A number of their friends were
present to enjoy the hospitality.
Mesdames W. J. Hatcher and
Gland Lott, and Miss Lucille Mob
ley will attend the Southern Bap-
tist Convention, and while away
will visit several points of interest,
one being the mammoth cave in Ky.
The little son of Mrs. Charles
Carson happened to a very painful
accident last week. A large vessel
ofsboiling water had been placed;
ON astable, and the little fellowSitl,
HIS sssfts to see
the vessel, pouring the water on his
chest and shoulders, scalding him
badly.
Mr.. Jim Grim and family have
moved out of town to their farm
and are now occupying the pretty
new residence recently constructed.
Mrs. Bette Allen has been visit
ing her son, DR.. B. L. Allen.
Mrs. E. E. Andrews, High Point, n.
c., has been visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Clarence Langston, of ]4au-
rens, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. t. J. Langston.
Johnston seems to be very pleas
ant place to visit on Sundays. There
were only eleven young gentlemen
in town on the past Sunday.
Miss Elliott Hardy is at home
again, after closing fourishing
school in the upper part of the
state.
Misses Maud and Gladys Sawyer
will leave soon for visit to their
brother, DR.. Olin Sawyer, at George
town.
Mr.. Willie Crouch, of saluda,
visited relatives here last week.
Col. and Mrs. F. n. X. Bailey
were in town on Friday en- route to
the picnic at Wards.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

Following is the full text OF the
resolutions passed at the meeting OF
the county presidents of the farmers
unions of South Carolina during
their deliberations in Columbia on
Friday,
"Whereas, we realize and appre-
ciate the great benefits derived from
the efforts and able work of Prof.
j. M. Harper, director experimental
station, Clemson college; Commits
sioner E. J. Watson of the state de-
partment of agriculture and Hon.
A. +. Lever of the house Of rep
resentatives for their good work in
getting the tariff on imported COM
mercial fertilizers removed from the
Payne tariff bill which was before
the house of representatives.
Resolved, That we the members
of the state farmers union of the
state of South Carolina extend to
them our thanks and appreciation
of their good work in our interest.
Resolved, further, That we send
copy of these resolutions to each
of the above mentioned gentlemen"
Whereas, we realize the great
good that has been wrought in the
realm of plant industry in South
Carolina by the introduction in the
state of the farm demonstration
work by the United States DEPART
ment of agriculture, and
Whereas, one of the greatest needs
of the state at this time is proper
development of the live stock in
dustry, and
"Whereas, we believe such de
velopment rs is sought will be
more speedily obtained by the con-
duct of such work on live stock
lines as is being conducted in the
matter of plant life, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the farmers
union of South Carolina hereby in
dorses the request of; the state de-
partment of agriculture Aof the Sec
retary Of; agriculture of the United
States and of the United States!
:barsau of animal indus to detail
size 81. IS Ole Il ield ex b eT jeTtE the
bafeau e foned III tde stattssI
for the purpose of advising, direct
and assisting those engaged in or
about to engage in live stock rails
ing, particularly in the raising of
beef cattle.
Resolved, further, That the sec
retary of agriculture of the United
States be specially requested to give
this matter his earliest and most
careful attention.
Whereas, the cotton producers
of the South are in need of specific
from the viewpoints of
the producer of essential facts as to
the length of staple, gradings, ETC.,
that are required by the consuming
of foreign nations,
facts that would be of material val
ne in the department Of the cotton
growing industry of the United
States, an industry representing
millions of dollars in the annual
exports of the United
State, and
Whereas, heretofore all special
directed to securing infor-
nation abroad in relation to cotton
have been rather in the interest of
the manufacturers than the pro-
ducers and
hereas, efforts are now being
made by the producers to better the
crude system of marketing cotton
and
Whereas, the class of informa-
tion needed can only be secured by
a man from the cotton belt skilled
in the growing of cotton and thor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
PROFITABLE CONVENTION
Inter-DenominationaI Sunday
/. School Convention Held at
Trenton Friday Last,
Harmony 1910.

| uC SOulVS 1hUSi ASiiOiAAHSsAN'
al Sunday school convention met
with the Presbyterian church on
Friday of last week. On account OF
the busy season only one day was
given to the work. The convention
elected Rev. R. G.. Shannonhouse,
of the Episcopal church for presi-
dent and Hon. T. H. Rainsford as
secretary and treasurer. Both made
excellent officers. Seven subjects
came up for discussion and owing
to the number, the talks were more
or less brief and to the point. We
would like to comment on each
speech but they would require
quite a lengthy report; but there is
one that we should like for every
person in Edgelield county to have
heard. That was the speech of Mr..
B. f. Nicholson on Sunday school
and community life. The other
speakers were w. Is. Cogbllrn, L.
T. Dorm, Rev. c. E. Burts, Rev. L.
ID. Gillespie, j. NJ. Way, the state
secretary, G. NJ. Smith, Rev. p. P.
Blalock, Rev. NJ. d. Padgett, Rev.
R. G. Shannonhouse, j. M. Shaffer
and A. s.. Tompkins. The conven-
ton throughout showed spirit of
union. A stranger could not have
detected the denomination of any
one as the spirit of oneness was so
complete. This body will be an in
spiration to any community. A hash
dinner was served by the several
churches. Dinner was prepared for
delegates from every Sunday school
in the county, but more than half
were not represented. We regret
that every school in the county did
not send representatives. The con-
vention will meet with the Harmo-
ny church next year. We are in
debted to Rev. p. p. Blalock and
Mr.. Geo. f. Minis who helped us
out in the music. Mr.. Blalock play
ed the cornet and Mr.. Minis the
.clarionet.
Our community has been sad
.dened by the death of two of its
little children within the past two
weeks. On the 2Snd little George
Henry, the only child r.. and
Mrs. seo. ick ker, lied led and was
buried the la
family cemetery. . 1 lts;s
On the night Of the 9th, little
William Beauregard. the youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Bryan,
died and was buried the next day
at Ebenezer. Both of these deaths
were very unexpected. The grief
stricken parents have our tenderest
sympathy.
On Thursday night Mrs. Kate
Black presented a play entitled al
Martins Country Store'', by local
talent. The entertainment was quite
a success and reflected much credit
upon the management. The proceeds
go for benevolent purposes.
Mr.. C. T. Bridges, our efficient
agent, has resigned his position and
will leave as soon as a man is sent
to take the office. We regret to see
Charlie leave and he will leave with
the best wishes and good will of
the community.
Mr.. A. J. Day is away spending
vacation and Henry Hughes is act
ing cashier of the Bank in Mr..
Days absence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
Lecture on Domestic Science by
Miss MCGOWAN, Of; Spartan
burg. .Etis

Miss Mary Bland M GoWan, who
holds the unique position of teach
/ ing the first Domest tic seience lass.
IsaiHs South Carol hi, al p El Ice.
field on Saturda lay md ane al ads Eises
Of the mothers department Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union and the Civic Club. Miss
MCGOWAN first became interested
in Domestic Science when her
father was a wealthy and prominent
mill man in Georgia and in this
state. She was doing charitable
work among these people and came
to realize that it was not the work
they did, nor the unhealthfulness of
the mills so much as, the poorly
ventilated homes and badly pre-
pared meals which they ate that was
draining their life blood and en-
ergy. She decided to make that
study her life work and weMt away
to school to make a speciality of all
that is included in practical Domes-
tic Science, expecting if necessary
to give her time and talent to this
work without remuneration. On her
return home, however, such changes
had taken place in the financial
condition of the mills and in her
fathers, finances that she found
that she must make her knowledge
and experience of some value to
herself as we'll as to those whom
she sought to benefit. There were no
mills at that time ready to put the
required amount into the equip
ment, but the town of JSpartanburg
desired to do this. Miss MCGOWAN
therefore took hold of this, first op-
portunity and is now giving an all
round education in all that Domes-
tic Science includes to the highest
grades in the high school of Spar
tanburg, and has classes of house
keepers from every section of the
city, women from the most fashion
able circles, and some from every
class, including old and young. The
Baptist church had been selected for
Miss McGowan's lecture, sand a
very appreciative and good audience
were present, including two men.
The students and the ladies general
ly were much pleased and instructed.
Miss MCGOWAN met while here two
cousins, whom she had never seen,
Mrs. j. B. Tompkins and Mrs.
Ella Tompkins, who traced during
the day their Bland ancestry as far
back as the American Revolution
Mrs Wabash-She's had six we'd
dings in her life.
Mrs. Dearborn-What! Been a
bride six times? +
Eyes; what do you think ofthat?"
II think you might call her a
well groomed woman"
Isaac (who has just recovered
from typhoid Doctor, you have
charged me for four weeks calls; I
will pay for only three weeks"
Doctor-"But called on you every
day for four weeks Mr.. Isaac" :"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
THE VALUE OF TOTAL
ABSTINENCE TO A LIFE.
Essay by Master Marion Wright That Won
First Prize in the w. c.. 7. U. Contest.

as to be less elastic. Their size is
gradually decreased and the breath
ing capacity of the lungs is thereby
reduced.
The athlete realizes his greatest
good from abstinence in his nervous
system. The delicate nerve fibers
are never shocked, their action is
always steady and mechanical, and
thus perfect nervous system is de-
veloped. 1t is interesting to COM
pare the handwriting of an abstainer
and that of the habitual user of al
cohol.
The non-drinker puts nothing.into
his system that causes over-work of
the kidneys. They easily purify
the blood and in this manner bene-
fit all other parts Of the body.
The abstainer puts,into his system
food and food only. Hence, he
builds muscle and muscle only. By
abstaining men increase the power,
endurance and accuracy of the mus
cles. In the inebriate fat cells accu-
mulate between the layers Of mus
cular tissue, thus weakening every
muscle of the body.
The greatest factor in preventing
disease is abstinence. There are
certain diseases common only among
drunkards. In all other maladies
the. .a5stainer. is better prepared to
resist their ravages..
Along the line of physical compe-
tency comes the thought of competi-
.tion in trade. In the struggle for ex-
istence, wherein muscular ability is
the issue, the abstainer has the decid-
ed advantage. Only abstainers are al
lowed to work at those trades where
precision of movement and clearness
Of brain are essential. A large per-
centage of both skilled and unskill-
ed labor is required to abstain by
their employers. The railroads of
the United States now almost uni
versally require total abstinence of
their employees The reason for this
| is. two-fold. In. the first place the.
abstainer is better qualified, and
again, alcohol seems to cause a
disregard of duty, by its effect upon
the mind.
Abstinence has become a factor in
the industrial competition of nations.
An article recently appeared in an
English paper in which the writer
conceded thatAnerican workmen are
superior to those Of Europe and the
writer says that the reason for this
Sthat the Americans are more tenn
perate than the Europeans,
He who earns his livelihood by the
sweat of his brow has his greatest
surety of success in total abstinence.
Abstinence is an essential, for
mental as well as physical perfect
ion. Let us view its effects on the
human mind.
Over one half the insanity of
America is due to the use of alcohol.
This being true, then how many peo-
pie are there in America today who
are in the possession of their mental
faculties because they abstain from
the use of alcohol?
The brain cells of the abstainer
are superior in size to ei,2se of the
drhnkard. The reason for this is
evident. Alcohol draws the water
from the brain tissues leaving the
cells of the brain impaired, and you
cannot injure the brain cells without
injuring the mental faculties which
reside in them.
Experiments prove that the alb
(Continu ed en- page four)
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05
Saturday AfternoonRecitai.

The piano and voice recital on
Saturday afternoon was greatly en-
joyed and appreciated by a small
audience of mothers and interested
friends. Most of the participants
were beginners, interspersed oc-
casionally with other more gifted
and and more experienced pupils of
Miss Tisdale. There were recitations,
vocal and piano solos and duets by
the following: Misses Grace Frier,
Lille May Bussey, Ruth Warn,
Florence Minis, Ruth Hite, Lucille
Whatley, Kathleen Glover and
Annie Kelly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

'Youknow," said a smart young
man to a girl, some one has said
that if you would make a lasting
pair of boots take for the sole the
tongue Of a woman.
Yes" replied the girl, and for
the uppers you ought to take the
cheek of the man who said it. +"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

A little boy of, eight years at
tending school away from home
wrote a letter, to his sister, from
which the following extract is tax
en-:
1--WE had a spelling-match in
school to-day, and / spelled all the
boys down and won the Meddle.-"
Delineator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

Mrs Wabash-She's had six we'd.
dings in her life.
Mrs. Dearborn-What! Been a
bride six times? r
Eyes; what do you think ofthat?'
II think you might call her a
well groomed woman"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-05-05

Hub during a quarrel)-You
talk like an idiot.
Wife-I've got to talk so you can
understand me.