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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
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1 49,
Clark's Hill School Closes With
Appropriate Exercises.
Fruit Safe.

Our peach growers are breathing
easily.
Easter has come and gone, the
balmiest of spring weather, doing
no harm to the fruit crop. There
will not be full crop this season
but still enough to keep us all busy.
The trucking is moving forward
with the season. The bulk of the
lettuce has been sold, while the crop
was short the price was good, which
made good balance.
The heavy growers will begin
shipping this week. Mr.. L. G. Bell
and Mr.. w. H. Ryan always lead
in this industry.
The rains of last week were very
favorable for transplanting tomato
plants. Tomatoes are not only ship
ped from here but they are canned
in large quantities.
Despite the lowering skies on
Friday, quite a crowd gathered at
our temple of learning" the occa-
sion being the closing exercises of
our school, presided over by that
most estimable Christian lady Mrs.
Bradley. She had arranged nice
program which the children carried
out with great deal of spirit re-
fecting much credit on their teach
er. The exercises were varied with
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
All Veterans Invited.

The following invitation will be
be sent to every veteran in Edge
field county within the next week.
This has become an annual reunion,
and it is hoped that all veterans
will make it convenient to be pres,
ent on Memorial Day. The Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy are making
extensive preparations for their en-
tertainment. If for any reason every
veteran in Edgefeld county does
not receive an invitation, let them
consider the announcement suffi-
cient, and attend and meet their
comrades, and the hostesses, the
Daughters of the Confederacy OF
Edgefeld on May the 10th:
The Daughters Of the Confedera.
cy have planned interesting exercis
es and barbecued dinner for Me.
mortal Day, May 10th. We are
anxious for all the veterans to be
present at this annual reunion. Din
ner will be served at one o'clock ad.
jacent the Baptist church, after
which Mr.. Alva M. Lumpkin, Of
Columbia, will make the Memorial
Day address.
NJ, ~ IT.1-4,;, D.o,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. A
Paper Read at Educational
Rally by MRS. M. c. Rob-
'ertson Principal of
Trenton. School.

The problem; of problems which
seems to confront the rural schools
of to-day is attendance. Our state
grading of. classes is;.,upon a nine
months attendance basis. Now be-
gin a school term in the fall, with
perhaps one-fourth of its pupils not
yet in school, and end the term with
the same ohe.fourth out, having left
in the spripg, how can such school
be graded
Is it just to those who have borne
the heat and burden of nine long
months to compel them to wait till
their classmates can catch up in the
fall? Again, how will those left
behinds ever advance. if they re,
main in the same class another year
to have the identical program car
ried out, cutting school at both
ends?
Examining the school systems of
the North and West, / find compul-
sorry education the remedy there.
The parent, not the pupil, is held
responsible for tardiness and nom
attendance; and is it not rightly SO?
Have not God and the laws of our
country put parents and guardians
over the young, and if they do not
enforce attendance upon schools,
who else in our state can?
In the language of humorous
writer: Education is about the
only thing lying around loose in
this world, and that is about the
only thing q fellow can have as
much Of as he is willing to haul
away. Everything else is screwed
down tight, and the screw-driver
lost. The first thing that education
should give is character, and the
second thing is education. College
does not make fools, it develops
them. 1t does not make bright
men, it develops them. But while
the lack3of q college education can't
keep down No. 1, having it boosts
up No. Q, =
Now, consider school as bdsf!-.
ness proposition. Ist pay taxes to
erect abuilding, pay,a teacher and
keep your children away! End
Again, every year competition in
business gets greater, the best man
gets the best job, for ready-made
success can'tbe handed down. There
is plenty of room at the top. but
there is no elevator in the building.
Starting with; < good education,
you should climb faster than the
one who has not got it. Success is
entirely with the man, and depends
largely upon his training.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
The sack:race was won by Eu.

The sack: race was won by Eu'
gene Timmons and a nice pocket
knife awarded him by May d Pres
colt.
Archie Lewis won the beautiful
tie given by The Corner Store for
the best standing broad jump.
The running high Jump was won
by Roy Smith, and the prize beau
tiful neck tie was given by Dorm d
Minis.
Clyde Jackson was the winner of
the knife given by Stewart d Ker-
naghan for the standing high kick.
The hammer throwing. and run
ming broad jump were both won bj
Loami Smith, and. a pocket knife
given by Ramsey & Jones and tie
given by Rives Bros, were awarded
him.
John Minis was the winner of
the gold stick-pin given by Tim
mons Bros, for the winner for the
100 yards dash.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
The Advertisers Sworn Circulation.

In last weeks issue, both The Chron
icle and The Advertiser printed thi:
claim, "The largest circulation il
Edgefeld county," at the top of theil
editorial column. AS it is impossible
for two papers in the county to have
the largest circulation, it is evident
that either one or the other state.
ment is incorrect. By both papers
publishing sworn statements, showing
their circulation in detail, it can be
readily determined which is actually
entitled to the distinction of having the
largest bona fide circulation in the
county. The circulation of The Ad-
vertiser, as ,shown by the appended
sworn statement of the editor, is 1,579
copies, while that of The Chronicle, we
believe, is something less than LOO, or
about 500 less than the circulation of
The Advertiser.
. AS the value of newspapers circu-
fation to the advertiser depends to some
extent upon its quality, we are willing
for the advertisers themselves. to in
spect our books and pass upon the
quality of the circulation. Weknow of
no better way to establish the quality
and real value of newspapers circu-
lation.
In calling, attention to these conflict
ing statements as to circulation, we
are,not actuated by any upfriendly or
unkind spirit, for the most cordial re-
lations exist between the makers of
The Chronicle and the makers of The
Advertiser, and the writer will never
knowingly do aught to cause a breach
of these friendly relations. But in JUS
tieee to The Advertiser and to the pub
liz we have felt constrained to estab-
lish this newspapers claim to the larg-
est circulation in the county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19

The recent rain has put new life
in oats and corn is coming up nice
ly.
Miss Lucy Wilson of White
Town, spent the week end with
Miss Olive Prince.
Miss Marie Stone who has been
at school in North Augusta, is at
home enjoying Easter.
Our good old friend Mr.. B. NJ.
Bussey was sick last Sunday hence
he could not hunt for the striped
eggs.
The Modoc Sunday school elect.
ed Mrs. Mamie Mcdaniel organist,
Mrs. J. O, Marshall Bible class
teacher
Mrs. Mamie Walker is con2 'et
ing Sunbeam society at Modc Il
is real interesting to hear the little
ones repeat their verses.
But little cotton has Deen plant.
ed, guess we are in a few bushels
of seed.
Mr.. G. NJ. Dorm is still lurking
in our midst. He no doubt will
show why in a few months.
Say, Mr.. Editor, Mr.. Cromel
states why he can eat fish with SC
much ease. He has bone separator
in his mouth provided by nature
which enables him to his share re
gardless of danger.
Fishing has been for the past few
days fine fun. Just a little sun
shine and the poor little creatures
can rest.
Mr.. R. G. B. Key during tn,
recent rainy days has not been idle
He has made, or invented unique
match box. Every time you pull {
little trigger a match pushes out
DR.. Key will get patent.
Blackberry vines are coming t.
the front, cat birds and bee mar
tins have arrived. Guess summe,
time is near. Joe Smith
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Conferences:

Band and R. a. Leaders with
Mrs. Hatcher, who will demonstrate
her methods of work, and outline
Junior Mission Study.
Delegates from w. NJ, Societies
and Y. W. A. with Mrs. Crutch'
field, who: will give an outline ot
the Mission Study.
Adjournment.
Third Session.
Devotional Service.
Organization and Aims Of Order
of Royal Ambassadors-Mrs. w. j.
Hatcher.
Our services through Gifts-Mrs.
/. w. Wingo.
Our Service through Personal
Effort-Mrs. G. E. Watson.
"The Conservation of our Ener-
gies. Mrs. Crutchfeld.
Open Discussion.
Adjournment.
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EDUCATIONAL RALLY.
&, <flo,,f;;,,od from nora.1l

L \ Il T. - ~ "
studying of plant life will prove as
!helpful in developing boys mind
as rtudying poetry and the. Ian
guages. He stated that there is 8
great field in rural communities for
showingithe people how to crelte
wealth oht of the soil. Mr.. Will
} liams drew some practical lessons
from Jerry Moore's success. Jerry
made $1so net profit on his acre Of
corn, which, az Mr.. Williams sta.
ted, should show the boys in the
country hat more money can be
made at aome on the farm than by
working in town on salary. In
this connection, the speaker .alled
attentionto the remarkable success
of our own crack" farmer, Bob
Smith, wlo cleared $1,000 net to
The mule last year. He stated that
while. thefarm hands of the west
ploughed four mules and made only
$64O net profit, right here in Edge
field couity $1,000 is being made
| with one mule.
Mr.. Williams stated that he saw
Jerry Moore a few days ago and
that the low famous youngster. is
doing his !evel best to beat his own
record thi, year, believing that 500
bushels ofcorn can be produced on
an acre.
lr. D. N. Barrow.
The closing address of the day
was deliveed by DR.. D. N. Barrow,
who is in Aarge of the farm extern
sion work hat is being conducted
over the site by Clemson college.
DR.. Barrow said there was time
when eloqsehce and the pen ruled,
but now th man who, does things
rules the world. Illiteracy is large
ly due to mistaken efforts along: ed
ucational Ines. The most efec-
tive teaching ias that in which a boy
can see som practical results.
After a Fief discussion of agri.
culture andits relation to the work
of the pubic schools, DIR. Barrow
gave practical talk on corn cul-
ture. Theprime essential, said he,
is to have ample moisture at the
right time. How can it be done?'
Not through the application of gu
ano alone but; by increasing the
supply of vegetable matter or hu-
mus in tn soil. He urged the
growing of,leguminous crops such
as peas, veto and the clovers. DR..
Barrow saidhe does not oppose the
use of guam but opp 5es its abuse.
4 Athletic con.,sts.
Possibly 10 other feature Of the
educational day attracted more
wide.spreadnterest than The athletic
contests which were indulged in by
the boys fro1 great many schools
in the count.
1t was exceedingly gratifying to
the management that the merchants
so willinglysut up the prizes for
the different contests.
In the tkee-legged race, John
Minis and ''rapp Mcmanus were
victorious, winning the baseball
given by Pen 6 Holstein and the
splendid gloe given by the Lynch
] Drnn Stnra.l
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19

So great was the success of the ed
ucational rally Friday that we rise to
suggest that such a meeting be held
annually. We cannot conceive of any,
thing that would be of greater benefit
to the rural schools-in fact, all of the
schcols-of the county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19

A bill has been introduced in the
Florida legislature making it misde-
meanor for woman to wear harem
skirt, We believe that public senti-
ment will keep this much discussed
garment out of South Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19

Edgefeld county is still without a
master in equity. Three applications
have been on file with the Governor
for ten days but up to this writing no
commission has been issued.
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All other knowledge is hurtful to him
who has not the science of honesty
and good natured.--MONTAIGNE.

The public is eagerly awaiting the
dispensary exposures that MIR. Fielder
promised some weeks ago. He has but
little time now in which to make good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
Certificate.

Personally came before me ]. L..
Minis, the editor and proprietor of The
Edge6eld Advertiser, who, being duly
sworn, says the statement given here
with is true and and correct copy of
the circulation of The Advertiser as
shown by, the subscription books of
said newspaper.
Copies to bona fide subscribers LAST
Copies to correspondents, rela-
tiveS, etc., 81
Copies to advertisers 80
Copies to other newspapers 4S
Total number 1873
j. L. Minis.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10Th day of April 1911.
j. D.>Allen, Probate Judge, E. c. sc.
(1@l
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
Pasture to Rent.

I have a pasture of 500 acres un-
der wire on Horns Greek and am
prepared to pasture stock for the
summer at very reasonable rates.
Anyone having stock to carry
through summer should see or
write me. J.. Y. Bryan,
Edgefeld, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19

For Sale: One Yoke of heavy
Oxen, well broken. Apply to Julian
r. Strother, EdoeGeld, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-19
Program of Missionary Institute
April 24-25.
First Session.


First Session.
Devotional Service.
Purpose and Hope of the Insti.
tute-Mrs. /. W. Wingo.
Fifty Years of Woman's Work
for Foreign Missions-Mrs. A. i.
Crutchfeld.
The Bible and Prayer in Life OF
the society-Mrs. G. r.. Watson.
Organization and Aims of the
Sunbeam band.-Mrs. w. ]. Hatch
er.
Open Discussion.
Adjournment.
Second Session.
Devotional Service.
Some problems of Society Work
and how to solve them-Mrs. G. E.
Watson.
Some Necessary Factors of sue.
cessful Society Work-Mrs. l. w.
Wingo.
Open Discussion.
The Mission Study SClass-Mrs.
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News Items From Modoc.

The recent rain has put new life
in oats and corn is coming up nice
The Washington times., 1911-02-28

From another enthusiastic letter the
following is quoted:
Il have never attended a meeting in
the interest of the Government clerks
before last Saturday night. 1 realized
then for the first time that there was
some chance for us to secure justice.
Il have heard 1t said that If we can
not hope for success from this Congress,
then there was no need to expect any
thing from Democratic Congress- | do
not think that is true. as the Democrats
are as likely to do right as the Republi-
cans II the case is properly presented to
them. But 1t is a fact that there are
many new men coming to Congress who
will be Indifferent to our needs or wholly
opposed. l think the majority of the
members now In Congress are with US,
therefore, we must try to win the new
members to our cause
Il will undertake to win one vote for
our side. While I do not know the MEM
Der personally, | do know the men back
home that gave him the nomination for
Congress and helped elect him. These
men are my friends and understand our
needs, and | am sure that I can get my
friends to request him to vote for US,
and. II necessary, to demand this course
in our behalf. 1t seems to me that OF
the 5000 employees in this city, there
must be others that have powerful
friends willing to take up our cause and
instruct their representatives to assist
US"
The Washington times., 1911-02-28

morning and Withdrew his ueuaIIu for
jury triar and pleaded guilty.
Martin told the court he was eighty
three years of age, and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Ralph Given said he was
satisfied that If the prisoner were placed
on probation he would not repeat the
ofense. Accordingly Judge MulIowny
sentenced him to thirty days in Jail.
with a fine of $500 and thirty days ad-
ditional default, and then paroled him
for a year. Martin thanked the court,
and renewed his protestations never
more TO bet on the races,
Mr.. Given gave notice today that the
case of Patrick Malone, one of the other
men arrested last summer for bOokmak-
ing, would come before the jury tomOr-
row Tor trial, ana that Milton Plummer,
who entered plea of guilty to a similar
charge some time ago, will also appear
Tor sentence: The Assistant District
Attorney said the cases against the men
arrested on Saturday afternoon were re-
ceiv1ng large amount of attention from
MS ofhCe, and that charges would prob
ABLY be filed against them in a few days
Il want to be absolutely sure of nv
ground before l commence prosecuting
these men," said Mr.. Given, this morn
ing but rest assured once | do begin
there will be no let UP. This sort of
thing has to be stamped out once and-I
Tor all and intend to do all I can to
stop IL -
The Washington times., 1911-02-28
Jury Will Investigate
Cumberland Tragedy

CUMBERLAND, Md, Feb. ga brief
will be made Of the new evidence that
has been addUced in the Twigg- -Elosser
case. since the monoxde theory has
been accepted, and it will be presented
to the April grand jury. The new wit
nesses are said to knock out the mo-
noNide theory, which many have re-
fused 10 take seriously.
States Attorney Robb SAYS he will
take charge OF any new evidence pre-
scented to him. especially that which
supports the coroner's jury in the find
ing of death by cyanide poisoning.
Tne evidence Of Susan Crummett. who
lives in the rear of the Elosser house,
and was at home at the time of the
ira gGdy; Of Mrs. Alvena LeaSure, J. l..
Fish, fruit tree agent: of Dorothy
Montgomery, Grace Elosser's close
friend, to whom she talked over the
telephone fifteen minutes before she
died. and of Mrs Iielgoth, to whom
Carrie See, Grace Elossers youngest
sister. Is alleged to have made admis-
siOns, all tends to show that death came
from source other than monoxide gas.
They will all be called before the grand
jury.
# is said that there are still other new
witnesses coming to light.
FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY
Browns Bronchial Troches have helped
The Washington times., 1911-02-28

HAWKINS-Departed this life on Sunday.
February 2S. 1911, at 9:15 p. m. at her
residence, 1924 Gales street northeast. ISA,
BELLE, daughter of Lucy A. Hawkins and
the late James Hawkins.
Funeral Wednesday, March /, at D. m.
from Rehoboth Baptist Church. First street,
between n and o streets, southwest. Rel
atives and friends invited.
HEIMER-On Monday, February q, 1911. at
SOS a. m, MARY ESTHER, beloved wife
of Augustus Heimer.
Funeral Wednesday. March 1. at .. m.
from her late residence. 1c32 z street
southeast.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. into rest on Sunday
morning. February IS, 1911, CATHARlNE
MILLER, daughter of the late Samuel and
Letitia Atkinson Humphreys.
Funeral from her late residence. 1910
Massachusetts, avenue, on Wednesday,
March l. at 2:30 p. m.
MARSHALL-Departed this life on Sunday.
February IS. 1911, at II 80 a m, CHARLES
MARSHALL, son Of Henrietta and William
Marshall.
Funeral will take place from Providence
Baptist Church Wednesday. March l, at
p. m.
into eternal rest on Monday,
February q, 1911, SADIE, daughter Of
Annie S. and the late Clement Peck.
Funeral services in the chapel at Oak
Hill Cemetery on Wednesday. March 1. at
2:3o p. m.
QUARLES-A cablegram just received from
Nassau, Bahama Islands, announces that
Mrs. JAMES A QJARLES, VINO Is Inere
is well, and we wish to correct the notice
Of her death appearing in Sunday paper.
Monday, February q, 1911,
at 10:4S a m, at his residence. 2032
street northwest, WILLIAM H. beloved
husband of Annie L Rollins and devoted
father of Benjamin T. and Mary c.
Rollins.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
TURTON-On Monday February a. 1911 at
5 a. m. GEORGE H. TURTON, in the sew
enty-fifth year Of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1909 K
street northwest, Thursday, March 2, at
D. m. Relatives and friends invited.
The Washington times., 1911-02-28
Students at Roanoke
Are Out on a Strike

ROANOKE, Va. Feb. 2S.-Notwfth-
standing the fact that the rules govern
ing Roanoke College expressly state
that any pupil who refuses TO attend
any class in which they are entered
may be expelled from the institution. a
number of the students of the college,
upon the advice of their parents, have
declined to attend the United States
history class. of which Prof. II. J.
Thorstenburg is the teacher.
The cause of this action Is the fact
that the History Of the United States
taught by Prof Thorstenburg, and writ
ten by H. w. Elson, is said to contain
several passages descriptive of the iIr
treatment Of colored women by their
Southern masters just prior to the civil
war, as we'll as paragraphs villifying
Robert f. Lee. number of the
parents of the pupils have accordingly
instructed their children to remain
away from this class until the text
book is changed.
The Washington times., 1911-02-28

----r~. p.s.Ees. lie saIu Inau ne ex-
pected that three. and perhaps four
days, would be consumed by the Execu-
tive party during the Kansas trip.
Hope to See Campaign Started.
1t was only suggested that the Kansas
fair would be a proper opening for the
campaign of 1912. The first session of
the Democratic Congress will have met
and adjourned-provided there is an ex-
ira session. The tariff will have again
become a matter of legislation. Reci-
procity will have been acted upon.
Other Taft policies will have been sub
Jected to the popular tests and the oc-
casion would seem appropriate for the
enunciation of new doctrines or con-
tinued faith in old ones.
At any rate the reactionary Kansans
hope the Executive will decide to begin
his campaign for reelection in their
State. They promise him a warm well
come whether his mission turns out to
be political or merely neighborly. They
remember with pride that the former
President chose Ossawatomie in their
State as the place to deliver his famous
new nationaltsm speech.