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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-04-09

This is Easter. 1t commentaries
the most important event in history.
| was wondering the other day why it
was called Easter. 1t is no doubt due
to my ignorance that l do not know,
but when I don't know thing I don't
mind asking. The word does net ap-
pear in the Bible. I suppose it is be-
cause Easter is the goddess of light
and of spring. I mean that is the rea-
sen for the name. It is a sad Easte: to
me in a sense, and yet I am thankful
for tie significance ard full meaning
of Eastertide. 1t seems hard for us
to realize the truth that
'The grain that seems lost on the
earth below,
Will return, many fold in the ear"
And it is harder still for mortal man
to realize the mysterious truth that
"By death comes life, by loss comes
gain,
The JOY for the tear, the peace for the
pain"
1t is the long waiting and the awful
separation that it makes it so hard.
And yet, if there were no shadows
there would be no sunshine. | guess
it is all for the best. When | was
boy away before the war | remember
very we'll how my dear old grand
mother would make rabbit nests IN
the old garden that stood near the
country home and how l would be up
bright and early on Easter morn to
hunt the rabbit nests and gather in
the eggs of many colors. She would
gather poke berries to make the dye.
We didn't have as many advantages
as the children have now. And then
We would have great time testing
IL strength Of the eggs ~ striking
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

western corn being sold in the county
than has been sold an average year.
This estimate has been made after con-
versations with merchants and drum
mers who are in a position to give a
reasonably correct statement concern
ing the actual consumption of western
corn.
While at the time it seemed to be a
vair hope, yet when we began the corn
agitation three years ago it was our
purpose, if any response from the peo-
pie came, not to- let up until sufficient
corn was produced in the county to
supply home consumption. So general
and hearty has been the response that
we regard this as no longer vain hope.
Within five years we expect to see
Edgefeld take high rank as corn
growing county. Some farmers will
always fail to make sufficient corn but
the day is not far distant when the de-
iciency will be supplied from neigh
boris crib instead of from that OF
western farmer. Even the past spring
number of farmers sold corn to the
local merchants, who in turn sold it,
instead of western corn, to those who
fail to grow enough for their needs:
Let the good work continue until not
bushel of western corn is needed in
Edgefeld county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Winthrop College Scholarship and Er
trance Examination.

The examination for the award
of vacant scholarships in Winthrop
College and for the admission of
new students will be he'd at the
county court house on Friday, July
5, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not
be less than Is years of age. When
scholarships are vacant after July D
they will be awarded to those max
ing the highest average at this ex-
animation, provided they meet the
conditions governing the award.
Applicants for scholarships should
write to President johnson before
the examination for scholarship ex-
animation blanks.
Scholarships are worth 800 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September ls, 1912. Fol-
further information and catalogue,
address, Pres. d. B. johnson, Rock
Hill. S. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Too Honorable a Man.

Rev. C. W. Creighton of Greenwood,
who is drawing S1O0 month from the
state as a private detective of Gov.
Blease, recently spent several days in
Bennettsville, talking in the interest OF
the governor, sizing up the situation
in this county. and maybe on other bu-
siness. Marlboro Advocate.
Mr. John F. Atkins could now be
serving as rural policeman in this
county and drawing salary from the
public treasury had he been willing te
bow the knee to Baal, and "talk in the
interest of the governor" as Mr.. Creigh'
ton has been doing in Marlboro. Be it
said to Mr.. Atkins credit he is toe
honorable and upright man to s.sel
himself in such manner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
goodnight.

goodnight.
After an intermission, the gradu-
ating exercises took place. On the
rostrum was Miss Minnie Dicks,
principal of the graded school, Mr..
A. E. Padgett, chairman of the
board of trustees, who had the
whole exercise in charge, and DR..
M. D. Jeffries who delivered the
certificates to the following young
people: Misses Jeanie Simkins,
Willie May Hart, Evelyn Edmunds,
Emmie DeLoach, ,andRainsford Can
telou, Christopher Edmunds, Fran
els Simkins. and Egbert Morgan,
John Minis.
The class history was read by
Miss Jeanie Simkins, very clearly
and distinctly and was entertaining
as well. The defamation was well
delivered by Rainsford Cantelou,
Washington to His Army" be-
ing the subject. Miss Emmie De-
Loach, assisted by Misses Genevive
Norris and Alma DeLoach furnish
ed piano trio. The class prophecy
was read by Miss Willie May Hart,
and in many respects showed a very
Keen insight into the future activi-
ties of her class.
At the close of the exercises, Mr..
Padgett said that on account of the
necessary absence of Col. Bailey,
the usual graded school announce
ments would not be made, but
would be published at an early date
in the newspapers. Mr.. Padgett
in previous remarks. paid a very
high tribute to the faithfulness of
the teachers of the graded school.
The exercises were on tie whole
very interesting and well arranged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
; Closing Of Graded School.

Friday evening was a notable
time for the children of the graded
school. From primary class to the
graduates, they were all happy and
confident of a successful program,
because they had been well and
faithfully trained. Edgefeld has
much to be thankful, for as regards
the personel of her graded school
faculty.
Miss Minnie Dicks as principal,
has manifested great wisdom in her
dealings with patrons and pupils,
and is very highly esteemed and
beloved. During all the year, as
far as the general public is aware,
there have been. no trying Difficult
ties, and whatever may have been
the circumstance, it has all been
dealt with amicably and peacefully.
Life and it's vicissitudes is very
complex, and it would be passing
strange if their were no misunder-
standings in dealing with so many
inexperienced and immature minds.
All of the teachers in the grades
are to be highly commended for
their valuable services.
The first number on the program
was the japanese Fan Drill" by
the olde, girls of the grades, and
was very artistic and pretty. This
was followed by an original and
amusing old time spelling class by
pupils from the fifth grade, who had
as their teacher on this occasion
Master Adams Reardon who per
formed his part we'll, and gave the
audience a few moments of merri'
ment.
The Brownies" made another hu
morous feature of the evening, and
were the first really two faced
people the audience had ever seen
and they were very pleasant varia
tion from the commonplace, ever!
day folk. And then came a beauti t
full and most dazzling sight, The
Butterfly ball." made up of the in
nocents in the primary and interme
diate grades, the very little one
who always surpass. An example
of feminine courage in the face o
a mouse, or an imaginary one il
this case, was exhibited by mum
ber of little girls, Rhea Timmermal
also taking part in this exercise.
An interesting dialogue on tn
story of Joseph between little Mlsse
Ruth Paul and Sophie Darlington
was enjoyed by the audience an
the closing number on the first par
of the program was a drill by Lit
tie Busybodies." children of 9n'
; and 3rd grades, all carrying lighte'
candles, and bidding the audienc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
MIR. E. S. johnson Pleasantly
Surprised.

Last Sunday, the 18th of May,
marked the Ssth birthday of MIR. T..
S. johnson and the 9Th anniversary
of his and Mrs. Jobnson's marriage.
In planning for a suitable observ-
ance of the day, Mrs. johnson con-
ceived the idea of providing a
pleasant surprise for her husband
in the form of an elaborate six
o'clock dinner. All of the details
were arranged without Mr.. John
sons knowledge and invitations is
sued to dozen of his most intimate
friends. Soon after the guests ar
rived they were invited into the
spacious and beautifully decorated
dining room where added charm
was given by the soft light from the
chandelier, the shades having been
lowered to shut out the light of
day. The tables were decorated
with large vases of choicest roses.
Rev. R. G. Shannonhoase invoked
Heavens blessings upon the occa-
sion and upon the happy home.
Having previously arranged for a
faultless execution of her plans for
serving the feast, Mrs. johnson did
not appear upon the scene, yet 1t
was easily discernable that one quite
gifted in the art of entertaining
gave direction to every detail.
The menu was elaborate and
beautifully prepared, the last course
consisting of delicious banana ice
cream, fruit cake and plain cake.
The guests on this occasion were
Rev. R. G. Shannonhouse, G.. A.
Griffin, G. Fl. Key, J. P. johnson,
w. P. johnson, w. H. Turner, e..
E. Padgett, L. W. Cheatham, L. T.
May, w. L. Holston, J. H. Allen
and J. L, Minis.
After Withdrawing from the din
ing room, the guests gathered upon
the vine-clad piazza and enjoyed a
very pleasant social half hour drink
ing the fragrance from the myriads
of roses that grow SO luxuriantly
near by.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
17s5-1912.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.
12sth Year Begins September IT.
1785-1912.

Entrance examinations at all the
county seats on Friday, July S, at
9 a. m.
1t offers courses in Ancient and
Modern languages, Mathematics,
History, Political Science, Debat-
ing, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
and Engineering.
Courses for B. A., B. S., and B.
S. degree with Engineering.
A free tuition scholarship to each
county of South Carolina. Vacant
Boyce scholarships, giving 800 5
year and free tuition, open to COM
petitive examination in September.
Expenses reasonable. Terms and
catalogue on application. Write to
HARRISON RANDOLPH, President,
Charleston, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Resolutions of w. F. M. S. on
Death of Miss Lou P. Gary.

Whereas, our Heavenly Father,
in His infinite wisdom, called fro u
this life to a greater work beyoNa
on the oath of April, 1912, the
gentle spirit of our loved president,
Miss Lou p. Gary, and
Whereas, we would give express
sion to our appreciation of her long.
efficient and faithful service, we
therefore record the following reso-
lutionsJ
l. That in the death of Miss
Lou P. Gary, our church has lost
one of her most devoted and loyal
members, and while we mourn her
loss, we bow in humble submission
to Him who "doeth all things
we'll"
2. That by this dispensation of
His Providence, our home and for
eign missionary society has lost one
of its most jealous, helpful and ear
nest members, whose example we
would do we'll to emulate. Miss
Gary's place in our auxiliary and in
our hearts is and was a unique one.
Free in large measure from the
cares that hinder, richly endowed
mentally and spiritually she gave
gladly and generously of her time,
talents. and means. A mighty
leader! We all feel we had a claim
upon her, share in her affections,
and we gave her freely love and
loyalty.
8. That we sympathize most
deeply with her bereaved family.
and as a society, desire to offer this
tribute of love, and pray that in this
trying time that they may each be
comforted with a Savior's love
and that peace and consolation
which He alone can give.
4. That these resolutions be
placed in our minutes, copy sem
to the family, a copy sent to th'
Southern Christian Advocate ant
The Edgefeld Advertiser for publ
cation.
Mrs. w. S. Adams,
, Mrs. J. G.. Edwards,
Mrs. TIL. Rainsford,
Committee
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

The Augusta Chronicle is to be con-
graduated upon the splendid financial
showing that was made at the annual
meeting of the stockholders on Monday.
Although it eked out a hand-to-mouth
existence for number of years, this
paper is now paying property. The
fact is all newspapers, including the
country weeklies, are being managed
in more businesslike way now than
was the case a few years ago. Eli
banks, merchants and industrial enter
prises pay dividends upon the money
invested, why should not newspaper
pay also?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The undersigned will receive bids
for the erection of a steel bridge
over Stevens Creek, at Shaw and
McKie's mill, in Edgefeld county,
S. c., on Tuesday, May %, 1912,
at their Office at Edgefeld, 5. G.
Said bridge is to consist of a steel
span 1875 feet long, with approaches
and abutments and with a total
length of about $50 feet. The bid
der is to furnish ali labor and ma.
terial and to furnish a certified
check or cash for $500 to secure
compliances with bid, and success
full bidder to furnish bond for com
pliance with contract. Work to be
done in accordance with plans and
specifications to be filed with the
Clerk of Court at Edgefeld, S. G
The right to reject any and al
bids is reserved
w. G. Wells,
MI. Broadwater,
J. o. Herin,
Co. Bd. Com. E. c., S. G..
May Z, 1912
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Business College now being
conducted at Augusta, Ca, under
the Draughon name is not author
lied by Draughon's Practical Busi-
ness College Co. For catalog of
Draughon's Big Chain of Colleges,
address Jno. F. Draughon, presi-
dent, Nashville, or Knoxville, Tenn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

Comptroller General Jones is clearly
right in insisting upon having the ac-
counts of Rev.-C w. Creighton and
Col. L. M. Green itemized before pay
ing them. Nobody should object to
having a strictly honest account given
the closest inspection. While The Ad-
'vertiser does not so charge, yet the
fact that some objection has been rails
ed to having an itemized statement
made is to the minds of some prima
faeie evidence that there is something
questionable about these accounts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Honor Roll.

Honor Roll Of Long Branch
School for the month of April.
Sent in by Miss Matte Lyon.
lst grade-Walter Hair.
End grade-Pansy Lee, Derrick
and Lorine Scott.
5th grade-Julia Clark, Evelyn
Scott, and Viola Herrin.
ith grade-Myrtie Lee Clark.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Seed Which Succeed.

Seed purchasing is a matter of
confidence. We ask your confidence
in Landreth's seed which have stood
the test for 1913 years. ave solicit
your orders for garden and flower
seed. You cannot clio better than buy
Landreth's seed.
w. E. Lynch 6 Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

What about that spring cleaning for
the town that The Advertiser called at
tention to several weeks ago? Some
are inclined to the belief that an cpl
Idemic of disease will, as the summer
advances, follow the rainy season, in
many communities. Will Edgefield be
one of these unfortunate communities!
The answer to that question rests
largely with the people of our town
themselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

! want the address of some man who
believes that he is worthless to his fam
lily; who believes that they would get
along just as as we'll without as with him;
who believes that his lands or other in
vestments will produce as much income
for his widow as they do for him; who
believes that his creditors will tell his
widow to just rock along and not wor-
ry, as she can have her own time about
settling who believes that his neigh
bors will step in and push his affairs
along for his widow, quite as we'll as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Information Wanted9

they have been handled heretofore. IF
this man is physically able to pass med
ical examination, will make him a
present of years. premium on policy
of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
tho he really isn't worth it, but SYM
pathize with his wife.
If the reader dosen't fill the above de-
scription, may be he values his existence
at some thing and would like to leave
something to take his place. In that
case, he is looking for the estate LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

In the matter of cotton reduction,
what the Crock Hill plan" failed to
accomplish will be taken care OF by
Providence. The acreage, in this coun-
ty will of necessity be far less than
that of styear.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION.

hereby announce my candidacy for
Superintendent of Education sub
iect to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic Primary. If elected l will
continue my efforts to improve the
school system of our county.
w. w. Fuller.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
Edeefeld a Corn Growing County.

The Advertisers very much gratifi-
ed that its efforts of the past several
years in the matter of stimulating and
encouraging farmers to produce suffi-
cient corn athome to supply their farms
have bosne fruit. Notwithstanding
the very unfavorable conditions of last
year, there is probably so per cent less
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
No persons are more frequently
wrong than those who will not admit
they are vrong.---RocHEFoucALD.

What a misfortune that the resolu-
ton restricting the presidential tenure
of office to single term was not adopt
ed before the Roosevelt boom was
launched.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

AS the days pass the Confederate
veterans are having more and more
honors heaped upon them. Great is
the pity that they were not more high
" appreciated before their ranks had
so sadly thinned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

While the Republicans seem to be
temporarily at least unmindful of the
real import of these momentous little
words. "United we stand, divided we
fall" let the Democrats think on them
all the more during the days that pre-
eede the national convention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

South Carolina can not do better
than to send solid Woodrow Wilson
dele, .tion to Baltimore. And The Ad-
vertiser's prediction is that this will be
done.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
A. A. Edmunds.
MAGISTRATE.

l hereby announce that / am can
didate for magistrate of the 4th judi
cial district of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide the result of
the Democratic primary.
J. F. Pardue.
Collier. S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
AUDITOR

/ respectfully announce that am a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Auditor of Edgefeld county and
will abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
]. R. Zimmerman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

l hereby announce that 1 am can
didate for the office of magistrate o1
the 1st judicial district of Edgefele
county, pledging myself to abide the
result of the primary.
N. L. Brunson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
ANNOUNCEMENT

Yielding to the solicitations of citi-
zens who reside in my ward, I have de-
cided to become candidate for war
den from the fifth ward of the town of
Edgefeld.
respectfully announce that am a
candidate for warden for the town OF
Edgefeld as the representative of the
9Th ward. j. U. Rives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
SHERIFF.
w. r. Swearingen.
TREASURER.

hereby announce that am can
didate for reelection to the office of
treasurer of Edgefield county and
pledge myself to abide by the result of
the primary election and to support the
nominees of the party.
James T. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
MAGISTRATE

1 respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Magistrate
of the 4th district of Edgeheld county,
and will serve the people in the future
as l have in the past. If elected will
support the nominees of the primary
election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
w. w. Miller.

1 hereby announce thatI am can
didate for Magistrate of the 7th Ju,
dicial District of Edgefeld County and
pledge myself to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Res9lu-
tions and Political Notices puplsneo ae
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

Entered as second class matter al
the postofice at Edgefeld, 5. Z.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
STATE SENATE

announce myself a candidate for
the State Senate, and pledge myself to
abide the result and support the nomi-
nees of the Democratic primary.
B. E. Nicholson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
CLERK OF COURT.

/ hereby announce that l am can
didate for the office of Clerk of Court,
subject to the Democratic primary and
will abide the result and support the
nominees of the same.
w. B. Cogburn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

1 hereby announce that 1 am can
didate for the office of Supervisor OF
Edgefeld county. If chosen by the
people for this important office | will
do my utmost to give entire satisfac-
ton. l will abide the result of the
Democratic primary:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $1.5O per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
1andidates'
Yards
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES.

respectfully announce that am a
candidate for reelection to the House
of Representatives from Edgefeld
county, pledging myself to abide by the
Democratic primary, and support the
nominees of the same.
Jerome H. Courtney.
SHERIFF.
respectfully announce that I am a
candidate for theqoffice of sheriff of
Edgefeld county and pledge myself to
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary and to support the nominees of
the same.
w. R. Swearingen.
respectfully announce that l am a
candidate for reelection to the Office
of sheriff of Edgefeld county, pledging
myself to abide the result of the Dem
ocratic primary and to support the
nominees of the same.
w. G. QUITS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

thereby announce that / am candi-
date for the office of county commits
sioner, pledging myself if elected to
discharge my duties faithfully and abide
the result of the primary election.
j. Nick Griffis.
l hereby announce that am a can.
didate for reelection to the office OF
county Commissioner, and pledge my.
self to abide the result of the primary
election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-05-15
SUPERVISOR

/ hereby announce that am can
didats for the Office of Supervisor OF
Edgefeld county, pledging myself to
render faithful service and to abide the
result of the primary election.
R. ]. Moultrie,