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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
IDLE MEN FORM
FRIEND SOCIETY
Down and Outs" Fed Daily at
Chicago Church, Organized
by the Pastor.
WILL HELP ONE ANOTHER
Members 20 Write Monthly Letters
Telling of Jobs Open and
Save Their Money.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Men IN torn and
tattered garments. some OF them coat
less and many with rubbers tied on
their feet with rags, in place of shoes,
gathered Sunday in Emmanuel Baptist
church. the home of fashionable con-
gregation. and formed the Association
Of Good Friends.
The organization is the direct out
growth Of work among the friendless,
the real down and outs" by Rev.
Johnston Myers, the pastor. During
the bitterly cold weather that has Wis
tied Chicago, hundreds of men have
been fed each morning at the church
AS the men returned each day and
Mr.. Myers became acquainted with
them he came 70 believe that they
were idle, not because they were dis
inclined to work, but because II was
impossible for them to obtain jobs.
ANNOUNCEMENT BRINGS JOY.
Yells OF joy greeted the announce
ment made by Mr.. Myers that he would
form an organization for their mutual
benefit One hundred and sixty-one
men met in the church and became
members Of the society. Rough and
ragged. they listened attentively while
the plans and purposes of the associa-
ton were outlined 10 them.
Each member bound himself to
write once a month to Mr.. Myers.
who promised to reply to each letter.
If any member of the association is
in a locality where Jobs are plentiful
and men are few, he is TO comInuni-
cate with Mr.. Myers, who will pass
the word to other members and thus
obtain jobs for them.
Savings accounts will be opened at
responsible banks for the men, and
when they come in from the harvest
fields or vineyards in summer they
will be expected to deposit a part OF
their money so they may have some
thing on which to support themselves
in the winter.
MEN TO AID EACH OTHER.
The food and drink supplied the
men on cold winter mornings has
been paid for by private donations
In telling the men of the plans Of
their organization, Mr.. Myers ex
planned that he expected them to hell
each other as much as possible.
Il am going on the theory that there
is job for every man." said he, land
II any of you men are where there
are more jobs than men / want you
Va your monthly letter to me to ad
wise me of that fact | can then SEND
Others along, and in that way you will
have helped each other. Most of you
men earn good money in the summer
and fall In winter you come to the
large cities and perhaps fall victims
to a desire for drink or other teInpta
tions. and before you know it you
money is gone. want each OF you
TO bank part of your summer earn
ings and have something to live oil
when the cold comes.
EMPLOYMENT ILLS REMEDIED.
Statistics show there are $500
men out Of work right now in this city
There is something wrong with a civi
government when such conditions OF
tain. | don't know what II is or wha
the remedy is, but believe our OF
ganization will help solve the employ
ment problem, and will help each O
us to help the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
Moline High School Girls for Economy.

At a meeting of the senior class
girls of Moline high school last night
steps were taken TO prevent useless
extravaganza in the matter of pre-
pering graduation dresses. They de-
cided that two dresses instead of the
usual three would suffice and that no
hats should be worn at the bacca-
laureate sermon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

London-W. Morgan Shuster. ex-
treasurer general of Persia, was a pas
senger on the steamship George Wash.
ington. which sailed from Southamp-
ton Sunday for New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

of Adjutant General Verbeck. After
luncheon he witnessed a demonstra
ton of American scout work by 300
boys. Later he was entertained by
Governor Dix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
Pearson Is Release d.

G. s. Pearsons, arrested yesterday
morning by Detective Sehnert and
officer Kinsley, was dismissed from
police custody this afternoon. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

charge Of obtaining lodging under
false pretenses, preferred by Frank
Bertelsen of the Harms hotel, was
withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Baltimore-With head missing
the body of Ephraim Brown, an aged
ohairmaker, was found in the ruins
of his two-story house at Atholton.
Whether he was murdered for
money and the place set on fire is a
mystery the authorities are investi-
eating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Tacoma-While John Early, lep-
er, was rejoicing in belief that he
had found a home by fencing him
self in on an acre of ground, neigh
bors planned to compel him to move.
An indignation meeting declared the
government should take charge of
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

All the news all the time.-Tbe
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
EMPLOYMENT ILLS REMEDIED.

Statistics show there are $4,000
men out Of work right now in this city.
There is something wrong with a civil
government when such conditions OBJ
tain. | don't know what It is or what
the remedy is, but believe our or
ganization will help solve the employ
ment problem. and will help each of
us to help the other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

For sale in Rock Island at Young &
AcCombs company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Berlin-Dr. Solf, the new secre-
tsry of state for the colonies, has
issued an order forbidding for the
future all marriages between whites
and natives in the two Samoan is
lands belonging to Germany.
ST Petersburg-The duma Mon
day rejected by 104 votes against "A
AN attempt to censure Premier Ko-
kovsoffs action as minister of
finance. The members who intro
dnced the Interpolation asserted
that the Kiev branch of the Imperial
Bank of Prussia was patronizing the
Jews.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
Authorities on Style

Without a doubt the spring garments
shown at Young McComb's are the most
beautiful ever exhibited You know that
Young & McCombs reputation and Young
& McComb's guarantee Is back Of every gar
ment. But perhaps you do not realize that
Young & McComb's insist that each new
seasons garment shall be steadily ahead
in quality and tailoring Of any garment ever
made before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
An Invitation

tation to attend the special advanced show
ing of the newest spring styles. When you
come in to look at these new garments bring
a friend with you, she will appreciate them.
The entire store has taken the spirit of
spring New merchandise in every depart
ment- Get an early selection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
CHURCH NOTICES

Miss Kinard will sing at Melho-
dist church Sunday morning. Prof.
Landrum will play violin and Mr..
Hucks his concert horn. These feat
ures added to our already good or
ganist and choir and congregational
singing, will make especially good
music.
J. r. Walker.
This coming Sunday Rev. E. G.
Bailey will deliver sermon at
ll:i5 to which service you are in
vited. The subject of the discourse
will be: What the famous and no.
torious men of the world have
thought of Jesus of Nazareth" The
discourse will be directed against
sll forms of infidelity. On account
of preaching at the tent Sunday
morning, services will begin prompt
ly ct l0:30 at this church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30

good, consecrated and faithful
preacher and a good citizen. We
of the Methodist church deplore
the loss equally if not more than his
own flock. We all admired him
especially the young people Of both
denominations for his labors for
and with the B. Y. P. Z. Our
prayers will follow him and his
wherever he may go, our loss and
some one else will gain. We feel
for our sister church. for she may not
find his equal soon.
Well Brother, the last of the pri-
ma.ies is past and we lost and what
hurts we did cur duty as We did in
the first tits not our fault the
other fellow voted corruption while
we voted clean government. |
guess we can stand it two more
years but we take it hard. 1t seems
that it is next TO impossible to elect
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30

4 Good Cotton Market at Plum
Branch.

Dear Advertiser: Here we are in
the midst of the swim; yes we are
swimming up stream and not snsg
'or any obstruction in sight. We are
buying cotton and paying Augusta
prices. Thursday Friday and Satur-
day the market at IL and IL l-S
for middling, we have live buyers
and every fellow is trying 10 out-do
the other fellow; the crop is short
on this side of the river, but Lin
roln county in Georgia Is making
up the deficit. Old M. B. says if
the crossing at his ferry continues
to increase he will be compelled to
put in another fiat to accommodate
the travel. Our merchants are busy
from early morn until late into
night, and they cry more goods.
Our needs are more stores and larg-
er ones; yes we want a few men
with money and experience in hand
ling goods. Besides dry goods and
groceries we want an up-to-date
drug store with an experienced
pharmacist to run it. The oppor-
tunity is here. We have the town
Of promise. We have the churches
and high school and good socie-
ty. We have healthy location;
mineral water if YOU want it or good
pure water free from mineral just
as YOU want it.
Our brick building will be ready
soon for our bank. We are doing
ell in our present building which
il a modern structure, but we will
icel better when We get into GU:
brick building.
Our cotton crop which is short
will be gathered and ginned soon.
Notwithstanding the short crop our
people are trying to pay up their
debts and seem to be in good heart.
The farmers are sowing oats to
make up for the short crops. l hope
we will be able to take our high
school children to the fair and
make good showing. We have
the means and the children and es-
pecially a good corps of teachers.
. We had almost forgotten to make
mention of one of the most impor-
tant trades of our town and that is
the cotton seed business. Georgia
keeps the market up with that pro-
duct and our buyers are paying
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
Notice Of Registration.

Notice is hereby given that on
the 4th day of November A. D.,
1912 the Books of Registration of
The Town of Edgefeld, S. c., will
open at my office in The Farmers
Bank of Edgefeld, S. c., and re-
main open for period oe Ten (lO}
days to register the qualified elec-
tors of said Town for special Elec--
ton to be held therein submitting
the question of bonding said Town
in an amount not to exceed Five
Thousand Dollars. the proceeds OF
said bonds to be applied solely and
exclusively for the building, erect
ing, establishing and maintenance
of an electric light plant for SAID
Town.
VIM. A. Byrd
Supervisor of Registration of the
Town of Edgefeld, S. G.
October 29th, 1912.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
REWARD OF $4,000.

Will be paid for the arrest and
conviction of the party or parties
who have defaced and mutilated,
evidently by being shot at with
some fire arm. the monument lately
erected by the Woodmen of the
World to the memory of our de-
ceased sovereign Cook g. Burkhal-
ter at Rehoboth Baptist Church
Cemetery.
Done by order of Camp in regu:
lar Convention, Oct. 18th, 1872
r. N. Edmunds,
Consul Commander.
W. NJ. Robertson, Clerk,
Parksville, S. G,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
Return Property at Once.

The Advertiser has been request
ed TO urge upon former members
of the Edgefeld Rifles who were
recently disbanded to bring all gov
ernment property in at once and de-
liver it to the former captain who
is personally responsible to the gov
ernment for this property. Unless:
the uniforms and other equipment
are voluntarily brought.in, search
will be made by the government
and all persons who have it in their
possession will be indicted under
the federal law. Prompt action may
save trouble.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30

better prices than any of our neigh
boring towns. We are taking the
trade from both Washington and
Thompson, Ga.
We have some few cases of sick
ness around town but not very Sc
rious. Mr.. 9. l.. Harper and wife
both ale up and Milledge Sturkey
is convalescing and will soon be
out.
/ am very sorry to state the res
ignation of Brother Freeman, the
Baptis. Minister. The Baptists lose
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30

Mr.. A. F. Broadwater Of Green
wood is in town.
Valuable land will be sold at
public outcry next Monday. Edge
field county real estate will never be
cheaper. Now is a good time to
buy.
Married, Sunday afternoon, o.
tober 81, Mrs. Lehie Etheredge of
Trenton and Mr.. L. E. Jackson, by
Rev. J. r. Walker, at the Metho-
dist parsonage.
The friends of Mr.. James B. Ad-
ans will be pleased to learn that he
is now convalescing. He is at the
home of his brother, Mr. Geo. A.
Adams.
Boys $3.50 full suits at $4.9S.
You can choose either Norfolk or
double breasted coat style with full
cut peg top. lined knicker pants in
all this falls newest mixtures, also
plain blue serges, sizes Z to l8
years.
Rubenstein.
Mr.John C.Jr.,Sheppard has been
very warmly received by his Edge
field friends. He arrived Saturday
to spend several weeks at home
with his parents, Ex.Goy. and Mrs.
J. G. Sheppard.
Try our roast coffees, in cans and
in bulk.
B. Timmons.
Mems and youths $500 suits at
$3.50. Think of buying strickly all
wool cassimeres suits cut in the
newest fall models at this price.
You can also choose plain or fancy.
brown and gray mixtures, all sizes
from 80 to A chest. =
Rubenstein.
Messrs. Penn & Holstein have
just added another handsome dis
play case to their already modern
store equipment. This case is filled
with a large assortment of gold and
silver jewelry.
J. B. White & Company, AuguG-
ta's big department store, has an
attractive advertisement in this is
sue. There are many statements in
it that can be read with profit by
the shoppers of this section. This
store is dependable in every partic u
lar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
CLASSIED COLUMN.
FOR SALE: A second hand
Remington Typewriter in good
condition. Apply to ]. NJ. Cobb.

h6nluSLOu PSo"iieSi sooa
condition. Apply to ]. III. Cobb.
WANTED-Good farm hands
can secure employment by applying
to Mrs. NJ. G. Hammond, North
Augusta, S. G.
FOR SALE-The Ropers Pres.
byterian church building and |"
Sold together or separate to hie;a,
est bidder. Put bid in with w. {.
Lynch.
FOR SALE-5O acres of lSHd,
one mile from Edgefeld, just out
of incorporation of town. Price
$50 per acre. Beautiful house sea6,
a fine view of town and vicinity.
Apply to A. A. Edmunds.
FOR SALE-Furnished hotel in
TO wn of Edgefeld, centrally lvcat,
ed, we'll established business. Terms
reasonable. Apply to
Mrs. D. S. DuBose,
Box Is Edgefeld, S. G.
10-2-4t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30

clean men to the most important Of
fees in the state. l am more than
proud Of old Edgefeld and her
vote and delegation.
Mr.. Editor, you must excuse this
long letter but give us space for
this and we will do better in our next
Don Carlos.
We can supply Edgefield farmers
with Appler oats for seed.
Edeefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
5th Weeks Report Hookworm
Commission.

Dispensary, Edgefeld: No. ex
amined, 80; infected 6; not infected
IL; doubtful, 5.
Trenton, missed this point.
Johnston: No. examined, lo7;
infected, 60; not infected, A; doubt
full, l.
Red Hill: No. examined, lO5;
infected, SO; not infected, Sc; doubt,
fui 0.
Parksville: No. examined, 5; in
fected, o; not infected, 5; doubtful,
0.
Plum Branch: No. examined, l6
infected, Z; not injected, 9; doubt
full, 0.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
Services at Tent Next Sunday

We have been requested to al
nounce that there will be preaching
in the tent Sunday morning. The
pastors who are to conduct services
in the different churches Sunday
morning will shorten the service in
order that everyone may attend
TIE song service at the tent will
begin at ll:3o, and preaching al
ll:45. There will be preaching
again at $3.50 in the afternoon and
again in the evening at 7:3O. Every
one is cordially invited to come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
Notice of Election Upon
Bond Issue For The Town
of Edgefield.

The State of South Carolin "a
County of Edgefeld--Town of
Edgefeld.
Whereas a Petition of the ma
jority of the freeholders of the
Town of Edge Fl e d, County
of Edgefeld, State of South
Carolina, as shown by its Tax
Books has been filed with the mu-
nicipal authorities Of said Town
praying for an order for a special
election in said Town for the pur-
pose of submitting the question of
| issuing bonds of said Town in an
amount not exceeding Five Thou
sand (s5GoO.oO) Dollars, the pro-
ceeds of said bonds to be applied
solely and exclusively for the build
ing, erecting, establishing and
maintenance of an Electric Light
Plant for said Town as prayed for
in said Petition; and whereas II ap-
pears that SAID Petition is in due
form of law and has been signed by
the required number of freeholders
as prescribed by the Constitution
and Statute Laws of this State i'll
such case made and provided,
1T IS THEREFORE by the
Town Council of The Town Of
/ Edgefeld, County Of Edgefeld,
State of South Carolina, in Council
assembled and by authority of tue
same, ordered and ordained that the
prayer of the Petitioners herein be
and the same is hereby granted and
that the question of said Bond Issue
be submitted to the qualified Reg
istered Electors of said Town at a
Special Election to held in said
Town on the 9th day of Novem-
Der A. d. 1912, to determine the
| question as TO whether or not said
Town shall issue said Bonds not to
exceed Five Thousand S5,0OO.0O)
Dollars for the purposes herein and
in sad Petition specified. At said
Election those in favor of said pro-
posed bond issue shall cast ballot
with these words plainly printed
thereon: FOR BOND ISSUE
YES" and those opposed to said
bond issue shall cast a ballot with
these words plainly printed there
on FOR BOND ISSUE-NO.'
That at said Election w. H. Bee,
2. F. Moseley and John Rainsford
shall act as managers of said Elec-
tion and shall open the polls at the
Court House in said Town at Eight
o'clock in the forenoon and close
at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Done and ratified this 29th day of
October A. d. lJl2, at Edge
field, S. G.
Jno. G.. Edwards,
Mayor of The Town of Edgefeld,
County of Edgefeld, State of
South Carolina.
Attest:
E. J. Norris,
(SeaD Clerk and Treas. of The
Town Council of Edgefeld, S. G.
In pursuance Of the above ordi-
nance and order an Election will be
held on the 9th day of November
A. D. 1912 to determine the ques-
ton as to the bonding of the Town
of Edgefield, S. G. for the amount
and for the purposes specified In the
above ordinance and order.
John G. Edwards,
Ma yor of the Town Of Edgefeld,
County of Edgefeld, State of
South Carolina.
Attest:
E. J. Norris,
(Seal) Clerk and Treas. of Town
Council of Town of Edge6eld
South Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30

100 ladies trimmed Hats in our
millinery department. These hats
are copies of $500 and $4.oO mod
els made of fine quality felt velvets
trimmed with fancy wings, ribbons
and bows in all the newest shades,
also black and white at $l.98.
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
Card of Thanks.

Many thanks to the good people
in and around Golfers for the many
kindLesses shown my father during
his three weeks illness at the hospi
table home of my uncle, Geo. A,
Adams, of Golfers, S. G.
]. B. Adams, M. D.
Plum Branch, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-10-30
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Write b. u. Mertlns, Augusta, Oa'
Miss Efie Wates left Monday to
enter upon her duties as teacher OF
a school at or near Honea Path.
Mr.. Charlie Wates came over
from Augusta to spend Sunday
with his mother, Mrs. Mary Wates.
Mr.. Charlie Key came over from
Columbia and spent Sunday here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
II. Key.
Boys suits, overcosts, pants and
hats full line, 25 per cent less than
elsewhere F. G.. Mertins, Augusta,
Ga.
Miss Nellie Hill has been en-
ployed again to teach the Brunson
school, this being her 5th year as
principal.
Try Moss Rose syrup. 1t is deli
cious.
B. Timmons.
Mr.. Ed Dukes is again serving
Mr.. j. w. Peak as salesman. His
friends have extended him a very
cordial welcome.
President F. N. K. Bailey will
take the student body to the state
fair tomorrow, leaving here at I
a. m. and returning at $50 p. m.
Calhoun A. Mays, Esq, of the
Greenwood bar was in Edgefeld
day or two last week on profession
al business.
Home canned peaches, beans,
corn and tomatoes. The very best
quality.
B. Timmons.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Daughters of the Confederacy
will be held Tuesday afternoon,
November 5, at the home OF Mrs.
n. G. Evans.
Mr.. J. Maner Lawton spent sew
eral days last week in Edgefield,
bringing his two little daughters,
Gladys and Anne, to spend some
time with their aunt, Mrs. w. T.
Calhoun.
Mr.. A. S. Tompkins spent sever
al days last week in Charlotte with
his brother. The friends of Mr.. D.
A. Tompkins will be glad to learn
that his health is steadily improv-
ing.
The friends of Mr.. B. B. Will
son, of Lexington, KY, gave him
a cordial welcome when he arrived
in Edge6eld Monday. This veteran
dealer in Kentucky horses has hun
dreds of very warm personal
friends throughout the county.
Raincoats $3.50 and up. Guaran-
teed waterproof. Send us size want
ed and price L. G. Mertins, Angus
ia, Ga.
FREE, FREE, FREE. A nice
present to any one that brings in
the seven advertisements that / have
in this paper mentioning paper be-
fore December l, 1912 or we will
send present with any order of sl.0O
or more. F. G. Mertins, Augusta,
Ga.
Already the school parade is as
suming definite shape. We have
heard of several schools that are
planning to come in wagons. One
young lady teacher expects to drive
white OK and red OK to her wag-
on, emphasizing the humorous feat
ure. Went somebody drive Bull
Moose?
SGeUSOu JldlS Sluo OILSl AhoASo, q
full line for 81. so up. Welours hats
$4.OO all shades. +. G. Mertins,
Augusta, Ga.
In printing last week the list of
contributors to the Woodrow Will
son fund from Trenton Maj. Ander-
sons contributions of S23 was in
advertentiy omitted. Mr.. j. c. Long
contributed 50 instead of one as
published in The Advertiser. This
correction is made in justice to
these two gentlemen.
State Superintendent of Educa-
tion John E. Swearingen wrote a
very encouraging letter to the pa
rade committee concerning the
school wagons. MIR. Swearingen
urpes all of the schools of the coup-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-01-17

the Killings. T officer investigated
th affair and decided tina Lewis was
the only offender aad as he was dead
no arrests We're made.
Coroner H. +. Williams was out of
the city, being at Arkansas City in
at the Alexander trial. The
hodies of Lewis and his victims will BE-
moved to a local undertaking sh p
this morning ANA an inquest viii
probably be held today or tomorrow.
Lewis used 80 calibre Smith and
Wesson revolver. He and his wife
had been separated for seVs raj weeks
and neigabors say that he had been
trying to bring about a rec nciiathn
without success.