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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02
be induced to part for any earthly
consideration. Noble, manly fellow,
peace to thy ashes!

be induced to part for any earthly
consideration. Noble, manly fellow,
peace to thy ashes!
Ashushed atmosphere of grief and
awe was noticed on the faces of the
citizens of Augusta, when it was
known that Cook was dead, as well
as upon the hundreds of his friends
who came from great distances to
pay their last respects at his burial.
Such throng! Whoever saw such
gathering at historic old Reho-
both church? With bowed heads
the Woodmen of the World of
which he was a faithful member,
laid his body to rest beside that of
his honored father until the morn
ing of the resurrection, on last Fri
day morning.
This gathering, those flowers, the
tender words of his pastor, all at
test the esteem in which Cook
Burckhalter was held by the people
who have known him since, in early
life, at the death of his father the
responsibilities of the home, the
care of devoted sisters fell upon
him. How nobly did he meet them,
and how beautiful his devotion to
his consecrated sisters, and little
nephew.
Oh, God bless us, and help us to
bear this affiiction, those of us his
friends, who loved Cook, but es-
pecially his afflicted family, and
more particularly his devoted Sis
ters. We know Lord, that these
sisters trust Thee, and that thy
grace is able 10 sustain them. Give
them we pray Thee a double por-
ton of thy grace we beg for Christ's
sake, amen. More Anon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02
Petit Jury, August Court.

w. M. Vann, Trenton.
J. r. Stillwell, Pickens.
o. NJ. Burnett, Red Hill.
E. w. Christian, Plum Branch.
J. X. Allen, Meeting Stree.
J. G. Long, Trenton.
J. w. Bryan, Trenton.
E. T. Christian, Modoc.
NJ. E. Strom, Wise.
E. R. Mobley, Johnston.
r. H. Parks, Wise.
M. 3. Hamilton, Elmwood.
]. A. Wall, Hibler.
w. 7. Prescott, Pickens.
w. p. Culbreath, Rehoboth.
Lee Gibson, Pickens.
B. E. Sawyer, Elmwood.
A. G. Broadwater, Pickens.
J. R. White, Longmires.
r. H. Wideman, Plum Branch
J. H. Rearden, Johnston.
E. S. Zimmerman, Red Hill.
J. G. Zimmerman, Meeting St.
A. M. Nickerson, Johnston.
o. w. Wright, Pickens.
j. R. Williams, Meriwether.
L. Y. Bryant, Wise.
d. d. Brunson, Jr., Moss.
w, o. Allen, Meeting Street.
A. V. Corley, Meeting Street.
J. w. X. Smith, Wise.
w. B. White, Hibler.
M. H. Talbert, Red Hill.
J. w. Workman, Johnston.
Frank Coleman, Hibler.
o. NJ. Edison, Johnston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

like home"; home is the dearest
spot on earth" home is the sweetest
word in the English language" etc.
Just now, much is being said and
written about the improvement
and beauty of the rural homes;' all
of which is we'll and we wish to
lend our aid in this direction. 1t
might be helpful to many to get a
just conception of what can be
made of home.
While the word home" has
stood for the same thing in our
language since time began, yet as
the human race develops and the re-
sources of this terrestrial ball con-
tinuesito unfold under the skillful
hands and inventive minds of man,
the word takes on new meaning
and receives additional possibilities.
Home has long been a central loca-
tion-forming the starting point,
from which he might plan many ex-
cursions, in search of new and
broader fields, new ideas, pleasures
or resource.
Men have made good use of their
local abodes-adorned them and
surrounded them with many COM
forts, while they have spent more
or less of their time within their
sacred walls. Not long since, the
idea came to us with tremendous
force that all our modern inven-
tions, if rightly used, would bring
the world into our homes-instead
of our having to travel abroad to
see the world" as we have been ac-
customed to doing. Rapid transpor-
tation brings the goods of every
cline to our very door, or with
equal facility transports our pro-
duce to profitable markets.
There is no excuse for the far
mers of to-day, lettering around
the storefront to gather the neigh
borhood gossip. He can guide the
plow or drive the mower all day
and when the close of day calls up
on him to cease his labor, he can go
to his home, enjoy his meal, his
bath, his paper, his books, commu-
nicate with his remote friends on
subjects of interest or with those
in town on matters of business. He
can gather his children around his
hearthstone, to listen to something
read of more than passing moment,
or he can bring forth his phono-
graph and hear the best songs or
recitals of the day. Thus his body
and his mind can both have all the
needed healthful, stimulative en-
ployment, while he still remains at
home. We can hardly conceive of
how much the homestead will res
pond to ones constant and intelli-
gent care. Nor have we any illus
trations in the past to indicate what
sturdy, capable, pure and cultured
men and women, would thus be
reared.-Southern Cultivator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02
A Thought of Home.

Many beautiful things have been
written about "home," both in prose
and in poetry; much about the loca-
tion, the comforts, the luxuries of
external surroundings and even
more has been written about the
sentiment and environment that
shonld hallow this sacred location
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

A little lad was desperately i'll,
but refused to take.the medicine the
doctor had left. At last his mother
gave him up. "Oh, my boy will
die; my boy will die," .she sobbed.
But voice spoke from the bed,
Don't cry mother. Father'll be
home soon and he'll make me take
it,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

There is now on foot plans TO put
up a guano plant at this place.
Enough of the stock has already
been subscribed to insure success.
Work on the plant will begin in
the very near future.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

the pergola. A conte:
enjoyed, and Miss Ella johnson
and Millie Lee Wright won the
prizes. During the latter part of the
afternoon, refreshments were serv-
ed in the dining room, and part
ners were chosen in here by match
ing the pretty souvenir cards done
in water colors. In the center of the
table was a large birthday cake
heart shaped with lighted candles
in pink and white, and bowls Of
pink and white roses and ferns add,
ed to the beauty. Frozen cream il
pink and white and a variety Of
cake was served. Many gifts were
brought with happy birthday wishes
Mrs. J. L. Walker and children,
are at home from a visit to rela-
tives in Newberry.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Turner and
Miss Zena Payne attended the Sun.
day school convention held las,
week at Stevens Greek church.
Meeting Street.
Mrs. Mena Calhoun, of Florida,
is spending awhile with Mrs. w
L. Coleman.
Mrs. Brunson, of Augusta, is a
guest at the home of her brother,
DR.. J. A. Dobey.
The union meeting which was
held here at the Baptist church on
Saturday and Sunday was we'll at.
tended. On Sunday extra seats were
placed in the aisles to accommodate
the large number. The program
contained many interesting topics
for discussion, and with one or two
exceptions, all the speakers were
present. The sermon on Sunday
morning was preached by Rev. Cal.
braith Wright, and in the afternoon
the program was concluded. The
next union meeting will be at Mt.
Pleasant church in October.
Mr.. Toll Perry died here at the
home of his brother-in-law, Mr..
John E. Perry, on Sunday morning
at 9 o'clock. He had been i'll with
fever for several weeks, and for two
weeks lay in a very low state. He
was a good friend and neighbor,
and always ready and willing to
help in any cause. As a soldier in
the civil war, he was one of the
bravest, and upon his casket was
placed the laurel wreath, tied with
colors of the Confederacy. He leaves
one sister, Mrs. Mary Hamilton and
two brothers, Messrs. Ben and
Mansfield Perry, and one half broth
er Capt. P. B. Waters.
The burial services were con-
Quoted on Monday morning by Rev.
E. H. Beckham, at Mt. of Olives
cemetery, and the body was laid to
rest beside that of his wife who
preceded him to the grave three
years ago.
Miss Angel Andrews arrived last
week and will spend the remainder
of the summer here with her moth
er, Mrs. Lille Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. ]. LaGrone and
son, of Darlington, are guests of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

"Is Mr.. Gaggins in?" inquired
the caller.
Not just now."
will he be in pretty-er-soon?"
Yes sir" answered the type
writer girl, with blush and a
frown; but I'll thank you not to
call me Pretty. My name is Miss
Hammerwell."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

"Were any of your boyish ambi-
tions ever realized?" asked the SEN
timentalist.
"Yes," replied the practical per-
son. when my mother used to cut
my hair I often wished l might be
baldheaded."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

Just received from Lexington,
KY, a few extra nice driving and
saddle horses, city broke.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

Just received one car load each
numbers one and two shingles.
w. w. Adams & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Delightful Reunion of Large
Family. Miss Frances Tur-
ner Entertains. Profita-
BILE Union Meeting.

Mrs. Claud Wertz has returned
from visit to her parents at North
Augusta.
Rev. and. Mrs. G. P. White and
children, of North Augusta, are
visiting relatives.
There was a family reunion of
the children of the late Mr.. Pickens
Wright, at the home of one of his
sons, Mr.. Oscar Wright, on Thurs
day. Present were Mesdames G. G.
Waters, Hattie Parish, Joe Ed
wards, H. w. Dobey, and G. P.
White and Rev. Calbraith Wright
and Messrs. Henry, J. M, Oscar,
julie, and Horace Wright. In this
family, there were l3 children, two
of them, Mrs. N. D. Turner and
Mrs. Stanford Bland having passed
over the river several years ago.
Mrs. o. D. Black and Master
John Howard visited at Ridge
last week.
Prof. w. G. Zeigler, and Mr..
Bob Watson, of Augusta, have
been guests of Mr.. P. G.. Stevens.
Mr.. Ell. w. Crouch spent last
week in Charlotte, N. G.
Mrs. Fletcher has gone to Chester
TO visit her mother, Mrs. Stewart.
Mrs. George Reynolds, of North
Augusta, has been visiting her Sis
ter, Mrs. A. B. Home.
Mrs. Albert Dozier and Miss Ell
la Perry are spending awhile at
Sullivan's Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. E. Edwards are
at home from their bridal tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Crouch, Of
Saluda, visited the family of Mr..
G. P. Perry during last week.
Mr.. Charlie Cullum, of Spring
field, is spending this month at the
home of his grand father Can't P.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-08-02

8 a. m.-Address, Bradford
Knapp, special agent U. S. farm
demonstration work, Washington,
D. c..
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
VAIN TO DREAM OF EQUALITY
The World So Constituted That the
Desire ls q Complete I'm
possibility.

Like it, or not like it, you have
to swallow the fact that equality Of
opportunity is as impossible in any
world that we know of as equality in
brains or person. Men don't start
from scratch; they don't get what
they deserve, in any material sense;
and they never will unless you can
imagine them coming into the world
without parents, relations or friends,
and no generation overlapping an
other, and each generation being
completely wound up when it de-
parts, so that a clean start may be
made with a new one. Then we
might do complete justice to each
man within the term of his natural
life; but, honestly, | would rather
be a slave in the present world than
a king in that world even though a
great many lucky dogs get twice as
many bones as they deserve or as |
do. Mankind may not be good
enough for socialism, but it is GER
tainly too good for indiyidualism.
Its nature being mixed, it demands
what the ancients called a mixed
p~olity.-Westminster Gazette.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
FIRE s.

In view of the general carelessness
about fire it is not surprising that
the annual fire loss of the country
is SO great. On the contrary, it is
more remarkable that the loss is not
even greater. Very few smokers are
careful, the ~carelessness about
matches includes every age, sex and
condition, and yet many losses, both
of property and life, may be traced
to these two causes. People take
risks with fire merely to save a little
trouble or convenience, which risks
are simply astounding to sober sec
ond thought, and the restriction of
neither law nor custom is at all ade-
quate when the danger involved is
considered. 1t is a matter in which
the general public needs almost ele-
mentary education.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
HIS EXCUSE.

Cholly had entered his fathers Of
fee after graduating from college,
but had shown a capacity for un-
punctuality that gradually got upon
the old gentleman's nerves.
"Well," said the latter one morn
ing, swapping the cover of his watch
angrily as Cholly walked in about
half-past ten, "this is a fine time Of
day to get down to business. Here
it is half-past ten o'clock"
"Well, my dear dad" said Chol-
ly, languidly, "you have always said
hat the Office should seek the man,
and not the mar the office, and I've
been waiting for the blamed thing to
turn up ever since breakfast ."-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
HAS WALKED MANY MILES.

Boone Bennett, the veteran Kan
sas City track walker, has a record
of which few men if any can boast.
He lives near Dudley, this county,
and has been walking track for the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad COM
pany on the Kansas City division
for 10 years.
For 16 years he made the round
trip every night of 81 miles of track,
and for the last three years he has
been going over a round trip Of 70
miles. During those 10 years he has
walked over 1872. $50 miles of track
at night, besides the walking he has
done in daytime.-Mount Vernon
Signal.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
A DECLINING RACE.

According to a return laid before
parliament, the aborigines Of New
South Wales continue to decline in
numbers. The aboriginal popula-
ton in September last numbered
1870, as against 1919 in 1882,
when a census Of the native popula-
ton was first taken. The number
of full blood5 has declined from
6.54O to 1923, while the half castles
show an increase, there being now
5,247, as against 2,379 in 1882. The
present population consists of $3.50
male and $50 female full blooded
adults, with GAS full blooded chill
dren.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
NEW R BIG DAM.

The dam which the United States
government is planning to construct
at Troy across the Hudson river will
wipe out a number Of factories and
mills in that region, using water
power. The head furnished by the
dam will be utilized to generate
about 5000 horsepower and this will
be sold to the mills and factories at
cost. However, the companies will
be required to pay the cost Of build
ing the power house. 1t is estimat-
ed that the amount of power utilized
will be three times as much as has
heretofore been employed.-ScieH.
tiic American.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
THESE WOLETS ARE ANCIENT
They Are Doped Up and Sold to Night
Vendors Who Go Through
Cafes With Them.

The man whose wife was giving
a big dinner stopped at one of those
wholesale flower shops in Twenty
eighth street to order the decora-
tons. II you know the ropes you
can save lots of flower money by go
ing to the wholesale dealers. How
ever, that isn't the point. While
giving his order the man paused to
admire a huge tray Of yiolets that
a boy was arranging into punches.
He picked up a bunch and shifted
them, What little odor they had
was rather unpleasant.
Don't smell those" said the for
ist. "Do you want to poison your
self"
The man looked puzzled.
"How old do you think those vio-
let's are?" asked the florist.
The man said he hadn't the
slightest idea, but that they looked
all right.
"They are at least six month,
DID," continued the florist. "They
are cold-storage %violets, We dope
them up with violet extract and sci.
them to the night vendors who g
about through the cafes with them
They only last about six hours aftel
coming from the cold storage ware
house, but they look all right wheI
they go out, and they meet with
ready sale, But take my advice ant
never buy violets from the fellow
who sell them on the street. Ne
York Times.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
MORE OF REEDS SATIRE.

One day in a parliamentary dis
cussion some one cited a ruling and
attributed it to Mr.. Carlisle, for
whose great abilities both as a law
yer and as a parliamentarian, Mr..
Reed, like all the rest of US, had the
highest respect. Mr.. Reed at once
rose. ''That ruling" he said, was
not made by the speaker. When the
speaker permits such a ruling as
chat to be made he yields the chair
to the gentleman from Illinois. lie
has too much respect for the rules of
this house and for parliamentary law
to make such a ruling himself" y
Senator Lodge, in Century.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
IN NEED OF D%ocToRtNo.

Editor Extending manuscript
You ought to take this story to some
doctor Of literature.
Author puzzled why?
Editor-The plot is weak, the con-
Btruction very bad, the style nervous
and the sentiment decidedly sicklyl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24

Painter-How on earth do you
suppose that l can make a portrait
of you from two photographs, one
taken in 1863 and one in 1911?
Sitter-That's all right. Make
the face from the 1868 one, and the
dress from the 1911 one.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24
HON. JUDSoN HARMON, GOVERNOR OF OHIO

Columbus, o., June.-Governor Jud-
son Harmon, of Ohio, and Governor
Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey,
both considered Democratic presi-
Dental timber from coast to coast,
have impressive programs of legisla-
ton to their credit.
Both met with opposition in their
party ranks when they championed
PENDING measures and both made
fights to obtain legislation they be-
lieved the people wanted and needed.
Governor Harmon won out over great
er obstacles, for an investigation re
suited in bribery charges being filed
against several legislators, who had
been opposing his bills. Most of the
important legislation in Ohio came
after the bribery charges were filed.
By persistent pounding and hammer
ing, Governor Wilson succeeded in
pulling his reform bills through the
New Jersey legislature.
Governor Wilson's legislative
achievements are better known out.
side his native state than are Gov
ernor Harmon's, for the reason the
latter has been tied down in Columbus
by a long session which ended only
last Wednesday, The New Jersey
lawmakers finished their work two
months ago, and their accomplish.
ments have been advertised through.
out the United States.
Under the guidance Of Governor
Harmon the general assembly enacted
II important bills that the enlighten.
ed citizens had been pleading for Il
vain for several decades. Governor
Wilson's legislative program, as wide
ly advertised, includes bills.
The Harmon Bills.
The big bills on the Harmon pro
gram are:
The Oregon plan of nominating ant
electing United States senator's by
direct vote of the people.
Placing the Ohio judiciary beyond
the clutches of party bosses by elect
ing all judges on n%on-partisan ballots
An employers liability act making
provisions for all injured workmeT
from a fund made up by contribu
tons by employers and employees.
A public utility commission with
authority to regulate issues Of stock
rates, mergers and service.
A corrupt practices act that vii
make vote buying in primaries anC
elections a dangerous undertaking.
A limited initiative and referendum
for Ohio cities.
A central board Of control for i
state institutions to take the plac,
of 10 separate boards of trustees
with their corps of employees. Thii
bill places subordinate employees il
the institutions under civil service.
A shorter ballot by abolishing boards
Ct infrmary directors of three mem
hers each, in every county Of tn,
state and turning their duties over t,
the county commissioners making
large saving. A reform of Ohio cleo
ton laws to prevent corruption an,
fraud, also a strict system of regis
tration to prevent floaters voting,
To have delegates to the 1912 Obi,
constitutional convention nominated
by petition only and elected on non
partisan ballots.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24

A pack-to-the-farm movement by re.
curing agriculture to be taught in
all Ohio village and country schools.
Ratification of the proposed income
tax amendment to the federal consti-
tuition.
Memorializing congress to call a
convention to provide for the direct
election of United States senator's.
Insuring the honest handling of all
state money by depositing in banks
Under the competitive bidding plan
A complete reformation of tax laws
that will put tax dodgers out Of bust
ness and will compel corporations and
owners Of intangible property that
have been lodging taxes to place
their holdings on the duplicate tie
same as small property owners In
cluded in this is a MAXI j po
ceut tax levy limit bill.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-06-24

She (who is going to town to buy
a new harem skirt)-I shall miss
my train.
He (who is thinking Of the bill)
Not for long. You'll soon get &C.
customed to it, l expect.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-25
Ready Made Civil War Veterans

A serrate committee has just refused
to do for Gen. Fred Grant what con-
gress freely does for many d. desertel'
or coward-that is, is has refused to
manufacture a record for him. A bill
was introduced, the object of which
was to make Gen. Grant a civil war
veteran in order that he might be eli
gible to membership in certain socie
ties. OF course, he had no civil war
record, unless his service as a 13-year-
old honorary aide to his father can be
held to constitute a, record. Manifest
ly it was not so regarded, for If it had
been there would have been no need
for Legislation on the subject. The
senate committee refuses relief, which
is as it should be. But we think that
the same rule should be applied i'll
other cases, many of which are far
less meritorious than that of Gen.
Grant. We think that the soldiers
tfemselves-the real soldiers--orlgllt
to raise their voices against the prac-
tice. the only effect of which-as far
as they are concerned-is to obliterate
all distinction between the brave and
faithful service and no service at all
Indianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-25

How a federal law can prevent the
shooting or birds of any kind when
it is allowed by the laws of a state is
mystery to us.
In saying this We do not wish to be
understood as having no sympathy
with the purpose of the Weeks BILL
1t is notoriously and deplorably the
fact that song birds like the robin
and bluebird are slaughtered in such
great numbers in the southern states
during the period when they migrate
in focks. the robins particularly, that
unless the practice can be stopped by
law these favorite American song
birds will soon become extinct In the
town of Upton, Tenn. no less than
10000 robins were killed by pot hunt
ers during the season of migration
last spring. In the whole south the
number of these birds sarificed every
season in a country with a prolific
soil where subsistence is not difficult
must be enormous. The Audubon So
cieties have agitated and agitated
without making much impression up
on the southern legislators sensible =
ties, although some progress has been
made. 1t is q pity that the song and
irsectivorous bird section of the Weeks
bill cannot become q federal statute
the other part of it is hardly within
the bounds of reason and practical bill =
ty; but il the songs birds are to be
saved to the nation Ii must apparent
ly be done by the individual states
NJ Y Sun.