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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-01
LOCALE PERSONAL


Jefferson city Tenn, to visit N'i
brother.
Hon. John Gary Evans of Spar
tanburg is IN Edgefeld visiting his
mother, Mrs. Victoria Evans
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Ramsey of
Augusta, have been guests of Mr. and
Mrs. B. B. Jones for several days.
Miss jamie Harris Of Henderson,
N. C. is visiting her sisters Mrs.
w. C. Lynch and Mrs. J. Il. Tomp-
kins.
Mrs. w. D. Ready and the chill
dren were visitors in Edgefeld last
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Hill.
Miss.Nannie Gunter, the sweet
singer from Batesburg is spending
this week with her cousin Mrs. b.
B. Jones.
Beautiful gingham dresses for the
little girls. Smith Marsh Co.
Those fortunate enough to have
attended the Music Festival in Spar
tanburg from our town, report
most delightful season OF ENJOY
ment.
The monthly meeting of the U.
D. C. will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman on Tues
day afternoon next. As this is very
important meeting, all members are
urged to be present.
New spring novelties just receiv-
ed. Drop in and let US show you.
Mukashy's Bargain House.
The mission study class will meet
on Tuesday evening beginning at
s:l5 O'Clock at the home of Mrs. a.
e. Padgett. AS this is the last
meeting of the season, full stten-
dance of the class is desired.
We serve a full dinner for s5
cents. -sa.s. -
The Peoples Cafe.
Very encouraging reports have
been heard from the Iaymans meet
ing at Gilgal on Sunday. There
was a good crowd in attendance,
and splendid talks made on the va
rious phases of mission works.
The ladies are invited to call and
see our new waists just received by
express.
Mukashy's Bargain House.
Mrs. J. S. Byrd was carried to
the hospital in Columbia last week,
accompanied by DR.. J. S. Byrd and
her mother Mrs. John Fitzmaurice
of Columbia who had come over to
be at her bedside. At last reports
Mrs. Byrd, after serious operation
was improving.
Have your windows and doors
fitted with wire screens and doors
for the summer. We have i sizes.
Stewart & Kernaghan.
At this writing Mr.. P. R. Wates
still lies very ill at his home near
the college. A number of his rela-
tives and friends have visited him
during this week; among them, Mrs.
Maude Bussey.of Modoc, Mr.. T. A.
Wates and son of Saluda, Mrs. New
ton Loadholt of Fairfax, Mr.. G. M.
Wates and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Forrest of Johnston. His many
friends in Edgefeld hope for him a
speedy recovery.
Roasted coffees in bulk from 25
cents up.
B. Timmons.
We have so many beautiful Hats
to show you and at such reasona.
BILE prices. There are hundreds of
smart becoming trimmed Hats,
Hats that you can put right en-
and be perfectly satisfied, but per-
haps you want a model copied, if
so we would like to have the order
at once and avoid the Easter
week rush.
Rubenstein.
Large stock of wire screen doors
and windows just received.
Stewart & Kernaghan.
&c 1o5;os, s4vlioh ekirt u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-01

vox Del.
DR.. M. D. Jeffries will deliver
the address at the Ridge Spring
school closing on Friday evening
of this week.
Beautiful assortment of ladies'
ready-to-wear hats. The low prices
will surprise you.
Mukashy's Bargain House.
Mrs. Beauregard Timmons left
Edgef eld to-day, Wednesday, for
Ga fney, where she goes to attend
the state convention of the Metho-
dist Home Mission Society.
At the Baptist church DR.. NJ. D.
Jeffries will preach next Sunday at
11:sO o'clock on Christ our spirit
ual food;" at Sis on The son
away from his fathers house."
Rev. John A. Holland will preach
at Mt. Vernon on the Phoenix cir
cult on next Sunday May 5th at IL
o'clock. His subject will be The
scriptural requirements of the Chris
tians."
Large stock of shoes, oxfords and
slippers for men. boys, ladies and
children. See them before buying.
Mukashy's Bargain House.
The full program of Memorial
Day exercises will appear in next
weeks Advertiser. Let every veteran
in Edgefeld county prepare to come.
James Hart has turned his laun-
dry business over to US, so we wish
to notify his patrons that they can
bring their laundry to us hereafter
and it will receive the best atten-
tion.
Jones 6 Son.
Our prices on wire screen doors
and windows is very reasonable.
See US before buying.
Stewart & Kernaghan.
$500 up Suits made to order of
fine woolens, made with snap and
style to please you. F. G. Mertins,
Augusta, Ga.
We have a large stock of shapes
and flowers and ready trimmed
Hats, and we are always ready to
serve you, give usa trial.
Rubenstein.
Miss Annie Rose Martin of Spar
tanburg is visiting her aunts,
Mesdames Manly DeLoach and Alb
ner Broadwater. Miss Martin at
tended the meeting of the South
Carolina Teachers association in
Charleston last week.
Through special effort on the
part of the editor, aided by kindly
responses from friends, The Adver-
tiser gives practically Q complete
list of delegates to yShe county
Democratic convention.
WANTED: Ten or fifteen goats,
ordinary breed. w. L. Prescott,
Modoc, S. G. R. F. D.
The executive committee of the
Edgefeld County Inter-denomina-
tional Sunday school convention IL
called to meet in the study Of Rev
R.G. Shannonhouse next Monday at
IL a. m. All ministers In the county
are invited and urged to meet with
the committee.
$1.95 linen sheeting for soc.
Smith Marsh Co.
Boys Suits and pants, also Chill,
drens wash suits full line prices
low: F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga.
On Sunday afternoon at the
Presbyterian church an interesting
service will be held under the aus
pices of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, the subject
being ''The relation between tenn
perance and missions" The public
is invited from four to five o'clock.
Suits from $1,000 up, all wool
Pants s2.O 90 up. Rubber coats for
rain or dust $500 and up. Write
F. G.. Mertins, the Tailor and
Clothier, Augusta, Ga.
Grandfather's chair is looking
shabby. 1t can be frightened up and
made to look like new by applying
a coat of CampbelPs Varnish Stain.
Very easy to apply as it works free
lv undor tho hrush and dries with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11

Why should we work?'' is their men,
 tai attitude. Are we not secured against all need by the system of backdoor board
 ing and downtown begging? When this
 town is worked we will think up some
 good scheme to secure a ride to the next
 In addition to these birds of passage there are several, chiefly women, who
 have a regular route, week in, week out, which they follow; going from house to house, getting breakfast here, O lunch there and a dinner at another
 place; lodging how and where they can.
 The money given these unfortunate crea- lures goes for drugs, cocaine, morphine, etc., to enable them to forget their mis- erable existence for brief while.
 In their physical and mental state that they should seek this surcease from mem-
 ory is perhaps understandable That we
 should encourage such a life by giving
 means to continue it Is & severe ar raignment of the public conscience A
 graphic story was told and a striking
 picture drawn a short time ago in one of our papers, of the lives led by these
 dope fiends," The picture was not over drawn; the misery of such can be little
 realized.
 Just so long as indiscriminate giving continues will this situation repeat itself.
 Let us unite on some concerted plan of
 acton and place these poor creatures in dn lIslilullOn where they Will receive proper care and have decent shelter
 over their heads. Dr. Charles Whelan,
 in his laudable efforts to suppress this drug evil, should receive the assistance of everyone who has at heart the well fare of humanity. If his efforts are sup ported, he can accomplish much. That he will receive the needed assistance is
 confidently believed.
 The aforesaid street beggar, nearly all
 ways in the guise of a vender of small articles of merchandise, is usually physt- cally incapacitated for ordinary manual labor, and cannot be treated as should
 the able bodied individual of the genus
 tramp. These fake peddlers should be kept off the streets; sent to the aims house if necessary, and their peregrina- tiens traced. Again and again, where this has been done, 1t has been found that they were men of comparatively adequate means; owning real estate. | carrying on good business, possessors of | large bank accounts and not infrequently ', living a life of mendicancy with a fam fly at home in total ignorance of how their livelihood was gained.
 Let us keep the streets of Birmingham
 clear of all such; it can and should be dcne. None need want for a meal or q place 10 lay his head if there is a de- sire to work for same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
MONEY TROUBLES
 OF THE SECRETARY

Washington, August 1O.-rhe closing of the treasury department on union time nearly prevented Secretary Mac Veagh procuring sufficient ready funds to pay his way out of town for q week -end at his summer home at Dub lin, H. II. Although at the head of a department with millions of dollars in its vaults, the secretary had difficulty in cashing a perfectly good personal check for s100. Francis W. Taylor, his private secretary went up to the treasury building to see if he could cash the check only to find all offices closed and guards armed to the teeth peeking through barred and crated doors. Undaunted, the private secre- tary elbowed through motley crowds from store to store until at the end of about three hours he found a hotel keeper capable of oblging the Secre- tary of the Treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
AIMS GIVING:
 BEGGAR WITHIN OUR GATES
By VIM. M. M'GRATH .cretary Birmingham Associated Charities

On various occasions the Associated Charities has felt constrained to warn the pubnc about various kinds of alms-seek- CTS ard has given many illustrations cal culated to ''point moral or adofn a tale" The following instance is fair example of the unwisdom of promiscuous charity
 few days ago one of the Associated Charities workers was accosted on the street by a woman who asked for money saying she was suffering from lack of food, having had nothing 10 eat for twen- ty-four hours and that she had sick husband at home.
 Our agent asked where she lived, but receiving evasive answers, offered to ac- company her to her home and get medical attendance for the woman's husband and provide the proper food
 They started off together, the woman hanging back. saying she had to meet a friend; finally. refusing to 50 any further, she abruptly turned on her heel and left.
 A visit to the locality where the woman said she lived with another couple, dis closed the fact that it was in q question: able district and inquiries proved that there were no such people anywhere in the neighborhood.
 A few days ago an item appeared in one of our local papers to the effect that four people, two women and two men, had been arrested on the streets of Mo- bile for begging. The names given the police department were MT. and Mrs T. NJ Smith and MT. and Mrs. J. r. Jones.
 rsaz t.1 hot how In1 Tfrt come from Birmingham, and that they were in need of food. although their, clothes indicated anything but poverty.
 The two cases bear suspicious marks of sirrilarity; the names, of course, being assumed Enough money was evidently secured here by the two women to enable them to travel on to Mobile, where for tunateiy they were apprehended without having the opportunity for very extensive operations. q4
 It seems harsh and sayoring ofsparsimony 10 turn from the door the man or woman asking aid; and at first blush little harm can apparently be done by giving the food clothes or shoes that may be the cause of the request If the matter ended there, well and good, it might be only the tiding over of a period of temporary em- barrassment. Unfortunately, such con dition is rare and the one making the appeal usually an experienced mendicant, seeking only to prolong his or her work less and worthless existence. Giving to these drones of society is a distinct en- couragement to continue an idle, useless life.
 An existence is all that Is desired by these community parasites. these aristo- crats of the road and, too frequently of the town. They eat of good food, for your cook usually gives of the best she has; they wear pretty good clothes and shoes, at least warm and serviceable; when they are not sold to purchase liquor and last, but not least they travel which Is more than you and l can afford to do whenever the inclination moves us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
REPUBLICANS ID
 NAME CANDIDATES Convention August 24 Will Make Nominations for
 County Offices

The Jefferson county republican eX- ecutive committee met at noon yester- day and determined to call a conven- ton for August 24, at which time can didates will be nominated for all county offices.
 It was originally planned to make the nominations yesterday through recommendation of subcommittee appointed sometime previous, But this plan was considered unadvisable. This subcommittee consisted of =. II. Ald- rich, J. G. Bass. John T. MeEniry, C. R.. Blob, T. W Lawson, J. H. Abercrombie, Fred B. Parker J. Rivers Carter and Edmund H. Dryer
 Two vacancies were filled. ". H, Me Eniry was, elected to- succeed John Towers, resigned, and w J. Whitaker, to succeed Marvin Kimbro, deceased.
 The convention will be held at noon in the city hall, August 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
STATE FARMERS ID MEET AT ANN|STON Union C0nvenes August 21,
 9 and 23 COMMITTEE MEETS Farmers With Members of Families From All Over State Will Be Present-Viyid Flash of Light
 Causes Excitement


Anniston, August 10-(Speeial)-A com mittee from the Calhoun Farmers met at the court house in Anniston Saturday morning at 10 o'clock 10 assist in mak- ing arrangements for the entertainment of the delegates and visitors to the con yention of the State Farmers union which meets here for three days, begin ming August 1.
 This committee meets every Saturday. and 1t is understood that ractically all arrangements have been made for one of the greatest conventions to be held in Ala bama this year. The farmers and mem- bers of their families will he here from every nook and corner of the state, and every effort will be made 10 make their stay both pleasant and profitable.
 Tn the absence of President F.. l.. Fur ner of the chamber Of commerce. Vice President J. c. Sproull has been asked to appoint committee from that organiza- ton to meet with the farmers commit- tee Monday, and 1t is expected that the chamber of commerce will be represented in the preparations for the convention.
 Flash Causes Excitement
 Much excitement was created about 4:3o yesterday afternoon, when vivid flash of light. followed by another, startled people in the vicinity of Noble and 11th streets. All the picture shows were put out Of business in the block between 11tlf and 18th, while the electric lights in business houses in the same locality also went on the blink. The banks stores and pfber hllsiDegs bouaae thu Nricinity Y disgorged throngs of curious people, all of whom thought lightning flash had struck nearby, although no thunder fol- lowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
GOOD ROADS MEETING
 AT MAMMOTH CAVE

Louisville. August 10.-Good roads promoters from towns and cities in the territory bounded on the south by Nashville and on the north by Indian apolis are in Louisville this forenoon making arrangements for q conference that will take place at Mammoth Cave in September. At the conference plans are to be matured for the perfection of an interstate highway extending from Indiana to the middle south. Charles C. Gilbert of Nashville is one of the southern highway promoters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
PUTS THE BAN ON
 SLOT MACHINES

At the executive committee meeting of the Birmingham District Christian En- deavor union, the subcommittee, com posed of Roger W. Snyder, Perry w Turner. and A. J. stiggins, reported to the effect that slot machines. which were numerous in every section of the city, were being operated in violation of the state law and that the city commission be petitioned to revoke the licenses of the machines.
 r. r. Ballard. president of the Bir- mingham Christian Endeavor union, said :: If the city commissioners fail 10 remove these slot machines the matter will be brought to the attention of the grand jury"
 It Is understood that most of the slot machines were removed yesterday. t was rumored about town that the sheriff s forces were planning to confiscate them early next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
DEMOCRATS CLAIM
 MAJORITY IN HOUSE

Washington, August 1O.-With the declaration that they would have q clear majority of 100 In the next House, managers of the democratic congress sional campaign committee today an- nounced they would open headquarters at once in Chicago. Thsy already have opened headquarters here. Representa- tive Lloyd of Missouri chairman of the committee, said that immediately on adjournment of Congress active work would begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11

contact with a live electric wire, blowa down by the storm earlier in the day
 It is stated that the child dropped a coin which she had in her hand and that when she attempted to pick 1t Up from the ground, caught hold of the live wire
 The unconscious child, still tightly grasping several small coins in her scared right hand, was rushed to the residence of pr. T. A Casey and was given all possible aid, but she died within a few minutes. The child was the daughter or Mrs Martha Anne Williams, a widow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
WHILE ON A VISIT
 HAS APPENDICITIS Mrs. E. c. Payne of Decatur Operated Upon in Buffalo
 Infirmary

Decatur, August 10.-(Special.) News has just been received from Buffalo, N. r., that Mrs. E. c. Payne, wife of ex- Mayor E. c. Payne of New Decatur, was stricken with appendicitis while at Buff falo and had to be rushed to an infirm- ary, where an operation was had. She was said to have been in serious condition, but the operation was successful and she is reported as recovering.
 Jack Leahy. charged with contempt of the chancery court, is missing and of ficers are unable to find him.
 Klssie Harwell, colored, was arrested today and placed in jail on the charge of putting poison on the premises of an- other for the purpose of poisoning chick ems.
 New Decatur has granted the Louisville and Nashville railroad the right to build a switch track across Moulton street for the convenience of the cotton oil mill Gates are to be placed at the track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
A Temperance Question

William Murray. for 35 years governor of Halfax City prison. mas injured him. self by falling downstairs. For so years he was a member of the Sons of Temper ance.' Vancouver News Advertiser.
 Wasted precautions? Or was there . lapse?--London Opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Society and Literature

From the Burlington (Ky.) Bee.
 Miss Dot Bean, who has been connected with the Semi- Weekly Bee In various ca pacities for the last few months has sev- cred her connection with this paper and accepted position with the Nixon res- taurant "She Is some food singer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Ripht in His Line

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 Was your son one of the popular boys at coliegc?"
 "Yes indeed. Ho was elected choei leader three tinics."
 And what is he goirg to do now7" 'He is considering a fine offer to cal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
LIVE WIRE KILLS
 WILLIAMS CHILD

Pearl Williams, an 11-year-old girl, was almost instantly killed Friday afternoon at o'clock at Twenty-fourth street near Twenty-sixth avenue, when she came in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
NEW STEAMSHIP
 LINE EFR0M MOBILE
Vessels Will Carry Lumber to United Kingdom and
 Continental Ports

Mobile, August 10.-(Special)-A new steamship line whose business will be the transportation of lumber from Mobile to the United Kingdom and continental ports, will begin operations in November, according to announcement made here to- day, and will open offices at this port w. A. Powell, formerly of the European Lumber and Transit company, will be gen eral manager. Hans Forcheimer and l.. R. Dumont of New Orleans, w. W. Cum nook W. N. Hunter and Tom White are among the directors of the new company. All are well known in the deep water transportation business along the gulf coast
 For the seven complete months of the present calendar year. Mobiles imports and exports have shown a gain of over s. 500 900 over the same period of last year, according to figures just given out by the collector of the port The total exports reached valuation of S19, ,09S,5A. or g., 962 357 more than for the same period of 1911. Imports reached the figure of s2,- 9l6,324. or an increase of $556,S26
 The maritime committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce have called upon United States District Attorney William Fl. Armbrech to draft a bill regulating the navigation of rafts and the removel of submerged Instructions in river and harbor. It Is claimed that lost logs from rafts built insecurely are responsible for 80 per cent of the accidents from sub merged danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11

The remains were taken to the under taking parlors of |. l.. MacKey In North Birmingham. The funeral was held yes terdqv afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence with interment in Elmwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
HUNTSVILLE SPRING CHEMICALLY PURE State Pathologist Gives City
 Clean Bill ROBSON WILL SPEAK Will Address Voters in Interest of Campaign Fund August 26-To Eradicate Cattle Tick in
 Madison County

Huntsville. August 10.-(Special.) IA mass meeting of business men was held last night and a jollitication was held over the fact that the water of the Huntsville spring has been officially pronounced chemically pure. Dr. Ma son, state pathologist, has given an analysis of three specimens of water forwarded to him by Dr. Dryer, city health officer showing that the water is pure. A resolution was adopted re- .auesting all newspapers to publish this fact to the world. Huntsville has re- ceived great deal of unpleasant mo- toriety over the agitation of the wa ter question and the people here are exceedingly anxious that the fact that they have pure water become generally known.
 Addresses were made by several well known citizens and a motion was mado and adopted that the Business Men, s club, which has been allowed to become defunct, be reorganizeda Chairman Hunt was instructed to appoint a committee of six to solicit members and meet ing will be held next Friday night. A live commercial organization will nc doubt be formed because there is q general demand for club of that kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Eradicate Cattle Tick

The fact was announced here today that the eradication of the cattle tick in Madison county will soon be ac- complished and that this will be fol lowed by the suspension of the state and federal cattle quarantines The county commissioners have Issued q call for the farmers to hold meet ing Saturday, August "A, for the pun pose of organizing a county live stock association. Dr. Carey, state yeteri- marian, will be present. The call states that the farmers of this county will soon be ready to commence rais- ing a better breed of cattle when the tick no longer exists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-11
Hobson Accepts Invitation

Capt R. P. Hobson has accepted the invitation extended him several days ago by the Wilson, Marshall and Rich ardson club. and will deliver a lec- ture here August 26 to raise money for the local campaign fund. The lec- ture will not deal with politics.
 Mrs. s. s. Roberts Dead
 Mrs. S. S. Roberts, for several years resident of Huntsville. died yester- day in Washington after a long i'll . ness She was a sister-in-law of Tracy w. Pratt. During the last eight or ten years she has made her home in Wash ington.