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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Welcome Service.

The Rev. E. Pendleton Jones,
d. D., entered Sunday upon his
work as pastor of the Edgefeld
Baptist church, preaching in the
forenoon and again at night. After
the sermon ct night, beautiful
welcome service was held. Greetings
were extended from the Methodist
church by the Rev. J. r. Walker.
The Rev. E. c. Bailey represent
ed the Presbyterian church and a
letter extending cordial welcome
and Christian greetings was read
from the Re-. r. G. Shannonhouse,
the rector of the Episcopal church
who was prevented from being pres
ent on account of illness. The Rev.
p. p. Blalock also gave utterance
to appropriate words Of welcome.
Mr.. Orlando Sheppard extended an
affectionate welcome to the new
pastor and his family from the Bap-
tist church. The occasion was very
beautiful and impressive, rejecting
the harmonious and fraternal rela-
hons that exist between the several
denominations in Edgeheld. In his
brief but appropriate response DR..
Jones pledged his heart and hand
in. promoting the harmony that eX-
lists between the churches and OF
the community.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Appeal From MIR. Watson.

Mr.. Luther g.. Watson of Tren-
ton, the secretary of tie Edgefield
County Inter-T' -T'enominationalSunda
School convention, is interested i'll
sending a large delegation from
this county to the State convention
which meets in Newberry, and re-
quests all who can attend to send
their name to him in order that he
may send in the names. If you can
go to the convention in New berry
seni your name at once to MIR. Wat
son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Death of MIR. John c. Shaw.

When death claimed Mr.. John
G. Shaw at his home last Thursday
Edge6eld county lost a citizen of
sterling worth. Mr. Shaw sustained
stroke of paralysis last November
and was never we'll afterwards. He.
went to the hospital in Augusta for
treatment and later to Johns Hop
kins in Baltimore but was not per-
manently benefited. For several
months prior to his death Mr.. Shaw
was confined to his home.
The interment took place in the
family square of the Sweetwater
cemetery Friday, a large number Of
friends gathering to pay last trib-
ute to this good man.
Besides his wife, Mr.. Shaw leaves.
two daughters, Miss Matte Shaw
and Mrs. B. T. 'Lanham, and three.
sons, Leslie, Thos. and Lewis Shaw.
Mr.. Shaw had many personal
friends at the county seat who will
greatly miss his occasional visits to
Edgetield. He was warm-hearted
and generous by nature, always
greeting those with whom he met
with gladness and cordiality that
was unusual. He possessed an alert,
active, mind which caused him to
read much and acquire a full
store of information.
Mr.. Shaw was devoted to the
members of his home-circle, finding
his chief happiness in living for
them. While he will be greatly miss
ed in his imm. diate community and
in the county, yet it is around the
freside that his loss will be felt
most. Our sincere sympathy goes
out to the devoted wife, affection
ate daughters and sons that are
left.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Calhoun A. Mays is Assistant
District ATTORNEY.

Mr.. Calhoun A. Mays, a member
of the firm of Tillman & Mays, will
be the assistant district attorney of
the Western Federal District. The
first official statement to this effect
was made in a communication IN
morning papers by Senator B. R.
Tillman, who explains how the bill
creating this new district passed
both Houses of Congress and how
the appointees for the several Offices
were selected by the South Carolina
delegation.
AS is we'll known, Mr.. J. Viii.
liam Thurmond of Edgefeld, will
be the district attorney. He has the
power to appoint his assistant and
Senator Tillman is authority for
the statement that Mr.. Thurmond
some time since selected Mr.. Mays,
his former law clerk at Edgefeld
as his assistant.
Mr.. Mays friends in Greenwood
will congratulate him upon his good
fortune. The assistant district at
torneyship is fine position, paying
sl,7OO year, and the term Of office
is four years. He may live at any
place in the district he chooses. Of
course Mr.. Mays will continue to
make Greenwood his home. J
Mr.. Mays has been a practiciDg
attorney in Greenwood since Sep
tember 1911 and has made success.
His friends are sure he will distin-
guish himself in the new position to
which he has been appointed. His
work in the Federal District will
not interfere to a great extent with
his regular law practice. Green
wood Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07

Mr.. James o. Sheppard spent
Tuesday and Wednesday in Co
lumbie.
Miss June Rainsford came home
from the College for Women to
spend Easter.
Miss Helen Sheehan of Roanoke,
Va, is the guest of Misses Emily
and Majorie Tompkins.
Thursday Mr.. J. N. Schenk Wis.,
tied his daughter, Mrs. NJ. S. Bur
nett who resides near Greenwood.
Miss Nellie Jones came down
from Converse college to spend
Easter. She resumed her studies
Tuesday.
Mr.. George w. Adams has re-
cei,ed another car of Ford cars,
there being three run-a-bouts and
three touring cars in the shipment.
On account of being indisposed,
Rev r 6 Shannonhouse was unable
to hold his Easter service at Edge
field Sunday morning and at Tren-
ton Sunday evening.
Miss Viola Mellichamp stopped
over in Edgefeld to-day while en-
route to Agricola, Miss, where she
will make her home with her broth
er, Mr.. A. s. Mellichamp.
The Corner Store offers especial
" low prices in children's shoes.
Read what is said about them in
the large advertisement this week.
The price is within reach of every
purse.
The friends of DR.. w. E. Pres
colt are greatly concerned about his
condition. He underwent very Sc
rious surgical operation at the hos
pital in Augusta Tuesday. Just what
the result will be can not be deter
mined yet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Report of State President.

The following is a part of the
report of Miss Mary Eva Hite,
president of the South Carolina
School Improvement Assoc cation,
submitted to that organization at
its regular annual meeting held in
connection with the State Teachers
association in Florence last week.
From Miss Hite's report we find
that she spent from 3 days to 2
weeks in each of 81 counties visit
ing schools with the county superin-
tendent of education. the supervis-
ing teacher, or the county organiz-
er. In the 81 counties she has visit
ed 304 schools or school communi-
ties. From the list of counties visit
ed we find that Edgefeld county IN
this district has been paid visit of
/ week.
The report further says: II feel
safe in saying that fully 2-3 of the
white schools of the state observed
cieen-up day, but only 20 counties
reported. -Four counties sent in re-
ports from every school in the coun-
ty." We are pleased to find Hamp-
ton on this roll of honor.
The following paragraph is par
ticularly interesting: I'VE are sure
that we have at least 700 local
School Improvement Associations
in the state, but it has been impos-
sible to get certified reports from
that number. Since January l, |
have been trying to get a report
from each organization, but so far
only 422 have reported. From these
reports We find that we have lO,l3O
members who have held 1860
meetings since April 1914, and have
raised and spent SIG, ,O99.s4 in the
betterment of schools since that
date"
The detailed report of the work
in the second Congressional district
shows that Mrs. w. G. Tompkins,
organizer for Edgefeld county, or
ganlzed two associations with thirty
three members. Three meetings
were held and the sum of s5O.l5
collected for the work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
U. D. G. Meeting.

The Edgefelp chapter, U. D. c.,
will meet with Mrs. R. G. Padgett
and Miss Hortense Padgett at the
residence of the former Tuesday
afternoon, April l3, at four o'clock.
Mrs. Mamie N. Tiliman will pre-
side over the business session, the
meeting being opened with the
Lords prayer in concert. Arrange
ments will be made Tuesday after
noon for the observance of Memo
rial Day.. The orator of the occa-
sion will be selected. All members
are requested to bring a contribu.
tion for the Shiloh fund.
Miss Mamie Lake will have
charge of the historical program.
Mrs. j. NJ. Wright will read pa
per on Gen. Wade Hampton. Mrs.
M. P. Wells will read a paper on
the Social Life in Charleston on
the eve of the bombardment of Fort
Sumter. Questions will be answer
ed by the members of the chapter
on the causes of the war between
the States. Mention will be made
of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's death.
Miss Hortense Padgett will read a
sketch on Eli Whitney and the
cotton gin. Sketch of author of
Little Eiffen of Tennessee" by
Mrs. Lovick Smith. Reading DR..
ID. G. Tompkins of Co. K, S. C..
Volunteers by Mrs. John Kemp.
Duet, "Old Black Joe" by Misses
Ruth and Emily Tompkins. R. S.
V. P. Historian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Attention Woman's Mission
Societies!

The Institute of the Western Di-
vision Woman's Missionary Union
will meet with the church at Den
mark ON April Is and lG. The pro.
gram appears elsewhere in this pa
per. Read it and make an effort to
go. The fare will be about $500
both ways. Come in and take the
afternoon train from Edgefeld
Wednesday April IA and help to give
our association the best delegation
in the division. Send your name for
to Mrs. F. V. James,
Denmark, S. G. g..
Mrs. j. L. Minis, O
Assoc. Supt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Religious Notices.
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Preaching in Trenton Methodist
church next Sunday at o'clock.
At Johnston this Sabbath at
1l:l5 Rev. E. G.. Bailey will de-
liver sermon in the Presbyterian
church of common interest to all
religionists. You are cordially in
vited to be present.
Services at Methodist church Sun
day morning at 1880 and at night
at 8 O'Clock. AT night the Young
Peoples missionary society will
have special music. Come. The
offering will go toward the work of
the society.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Man Takes His Own Medicine
Is an Optimist.

He has absolute faith in his med
icine--he knows when he takes it
for certain ailments he gets relief.
People who take Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for an irritating Cold are
optimists-they know this cough
remedy will penetrate the Innings
of the throat, kill the germs, and
oper the way for Nature to act.
You can't destroy Cold by super
fcial treatment-you must 60 to-
the cause of the trouble. Be an
optimist. Get bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery to-day.-3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
White Man With Black Liver.

The Liver is blood purifier. 1t
was thought at one time it was the
seat of the passions. The trouble
with most people is that their Liver
becomes black because of impuri-
ties in the blood due to bad physi-
cal states, causing Billiousness,
Headache, Dizziness and Constipa-
ton. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
will clean up the Liver, and give
you new life. 25c. at your Drug
gist.--3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Program of Sacred Concert in
Methodist Church

Sunday evening, April II, 1915.
Hymn lO7 by congregation.
Chorus by choir, Christ is risen.
Prayer.
Solo, Miss Elizabeth Rainsford.
Quartet, Thanksbe to God.
Missionary talk by the pastor.
Chorus by choir, Hosanna,
Duet, Misses Minis and Rains
ford, during which an Offering will
be taken for the Young Peoples
Missionary Society.
Prayer.
Hymn by congregation,
The public is cordially invited.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
KNIGHTS Feast

The Knights of Pythias held an
interesting and enthusiastic meeting
Tuesday night. After confering de-
grees and completing the. business
session, the knights enjoyed an oys-
ter feast, followed by cigars and
beverages-such, however, as Gar
Nicholas would approve.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union.

The regular monthly meeting of
the w. G. T. U. was held with Mrs.
M. P. Wells on Monday afternoon.
The devotions were conducted
by Mrs. j. w. Peak. The program
consisted of expressions from the
various local superintendents as to
why their respective departments
were most important.
Mrs. iTillrnan asserted that the de-
partment eof parliamentary usage
was most important, because without
system and order there could be no
successful meeting, and fairness and
justice could not be accorded. No
changes OF opinion could be AMIGA
bly, agreed upon nor differences ad.
iusted without this application of
common sense to the sessions of an
organization.
Mrs. w. L.Dunovant, as associate
superintendent of the flower mission
department answered that the most
essential part of any organization,
was the application of practical
benevolence, the performanc of the
kindly deed to a brother or sister
in need. This brought on an inter-
ested discussion, and almost con-
vinced the members that this was
indeed the most important.
Medical temperance was discuss
cd by Mrs. Beauregard Timmons,
who gave an idea of the scope of
the work of this department, in
Guiding the evil of patent medicines
as we'll as the teaching of the de-
partment as regards the use of alco-
hol at all as medicine.
Anti-narcotics, especially regard
ing the evil of cigarettes was dis
cussed by Mrs. w. E. Lott who
proved almost conclusively that the
department over which she presided
was indeed the most important and
many thought they agreed with her
until Mrs. Cogburn followed with
her arguments in favor of the de-
partment of literature, and as she
really did have some good reasons,
and added to that, had the last word.
we all agreed that after all, per-
haps hers would be the most impor-
tant until another department can
be presented.
Committees were appointed to
assist in the work of presenting
The Saloonless Nation in 1920"
and it was decided to have poster
parade in EGgetield on May l3, un-
del the direction of Mrs. W.B. Cog
burn and all the members of the
w. G. t. .. The posters will be
carried as the paraders march, each
one containing some motto favoring
prohibition or other reform.
An interesting number was the
reading of encouraging events by
Mrs. w. E. Lott, from hearing
which no one could fail to be-
lieve that the world is growing bet
ter and more vigilant in the affairs
of the kingdom.
A pleasant feature was the vocal
duet by Mrs. E. j. Norris and Miss
Eliza Minis, "Murmuring rills" sung
without piano accompaniment.
One new member was received,
Mrs. J. H. Miller. At the close OF
the meeting, Mrs. Wells the hostess
was presented with book What
Lillian M. N. Stevens said" as an
expression of appreciation for her
kindly hospitality, and before leav-
ing for their homes, the guests were
served with tea and sandwiches. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. j.. l.. Minis. The sub
ject will be Franchise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07

War price on coffee. We are SELL
ing fine grade of green coffee
worth 10 cents for II l-2 cents per
pound. This opens the way to re-
duce the high cost of living.
Penn & Holsteln.
We have twenty-five styles of so
cent waists. Most Of them retails
for sl.OO elsewhere. We also have
full line of better grades in Crepes,
Lawns and Wash silks up to. $3.50
at Sl.0O.
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07

Our $3.50 boys suits are extra
ordinary values. Sizes up to 20.
We also have them as high as
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELp,

Before me came E. j. MINIS, Cash
ier of the above named bank, who, be-
ing duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank.
E. j. MINIS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 9Oth day of March, 1915.
w. 3. Cogburn,
c. &C. Pc
Correct Attest:
j. C. Sheppard,
John Ralnsford,
B. E. Nicholson,
Directors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-04-07
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE BANK Of EDGEFIE1D

At the close of business on the 30th
day of March, 1915.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
THTTRSDAY. JANUARY p, 1915
The plea Of ignorance riH nerer take arqy our
responsibilities uskin.
TAXING THE ARMY AUTOS.

Neither Tax Assessor Wilder nor any othe
citizens of this community wishes to impos
upon the service folk here an unjust burden in
taxing army autos.
Much is being said of Honolulu doing an ac
that will strain the goodwill between the per
manent residents and the army folks. As {
matter of fact, Honolulu has nothing to dc
with it except as this community believes in
administering the laws. And we take it that
no army man is against law enforcement. Tax.
alton is not personal matter, though the tax
payer usually feels that it is.
It is sincerely to be hoped that the talk OF
ssboyc0tting', Honolulu merchants because the
assessor begins collection of taxes on army
autos4does not seriously represent the senti-
ments Of any good American citizen. Swinging
the sbovcott' club is not the American way
Of doing business Certainly it is not the
American way Of manifesting proper opposi-
ton Z. public order.
The Star Bulletin is glad to hear that Scho-
field Barracks repudiates the idea of .sboy-
cott Hit9
The territorial government can have no de
sire but to be entirely fair in dealing with the
closely-allied federal branch. If the tax on
army autos is not d IdlT lax, TIE army PcOpiO
should and will be given full opportunity to
sfatefheir case If there is serious difference
Of authorities, the question probably can be
takento the supreme court on an agreed state
ment of facts.
On casual consideration, the arguments of
the afmy men carry much weight The army
autos carry licenses paid for into the county
treasury 1t il. commended that the license fee
fairly represents the usage given county roads
and streets by antos from the federal reserva-
TONS. =,
The Issue now raised is typical of the many
issues bound to be raised because of the almost
coincident zones Of authority on Oahu.
Municipal, territorial and federal jurisdictions,
nII on one small island, are sometimes bound to
come into apparent conflict Yet there is no
reason why this issue cannot be settled in an
.ntirely amicable spirit and one that will be
satisfactory to the army people. Good natured
discussion will do il.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21

inestimable blessing Of German civil.
cation ever bestowed upon me. work.
ed for three months and boarded with
Mrs. X: then took sick and had to
be admitted to hospital for a few
days and during my absence snow fell
to depth of abou. two feet and when
! returned. which was late in the eve
ming, ran over something on the
front porch. | made hurried exam
nation and found that had disturbed
a couple OF calves. which had been
tied there so that they might be pro.
tected from the Indictment weather
during winter. After Mrs. X had ex-
tended her very cordial greetings to
me and bed had been prepared for
my reception, | was showed to my
room, where all night long could
hear a screeching noise in the base
ment and a fluttering noise in the
room adjoining mine, which Of course
eventually led to further investiga.
ton, whereupCn, / made the discovery
that there were pigs in the basement
and chickens in the room adjoining
the one which | occupied. Mrs. x,
therefore, as you can plainly see, was
not sent to America to dispense Ger,
man civilization and refinement as Mr..
Won Schultzenheimer would have you
believe.
Mr.. American, if Germany is such
a great country. Overlooking with men
possessed with excessive amounts OF
gray matter, opportunity, educational
facilities, great fountains of knowledge
to be freely dispensed, why do not
Mr.. Won Schultzenheimer and go
back to Germany? Just leave that to
US, leave it to any German. and don't
be in hurry to say goodbye to us
for you may have to wait long time.
/ will reverse Mr.. Won Schultzen.
heimer's question: What advantage
can an emigrated German offer to
American people? What have we as
missionaries done for you? I will
answer those questions by saying
Nothing" To help you Is not our
mission here, we are here to help our
selves, and because we think you are
able to help us. Otherwise we would
have stayed in Germany.
C. WINKLER.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
EDITOR
FOUR QUESTIONS.

Hawaii has lost in the fight to retain the
right of appeal to the supreme court Of the
United States < -.
Hawaii has lost in the passing of the rivers
and harbors bill with beggarly $4,000 for
Kahului .f[f ...' +
Will Hawaii also lose the Honolulu harbor
expansion projecti ... =. ...r-. .s
Will Hawaii also lose in getting a federal
appropriation for good roadsi
Will Hawaii also lose in getting its fight for
legitimate industrial protection before Con-
gress! -.
Has Kuhio found nothing to do in this
session of Congress, as he found last session?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
a WORLD ISSUE.

When the cartoonists begin to exploit pro-
hibition on the front pages of the metropolitan
dailies and paper like the Chicago Tribune
pictures King Alcohol as losing his crown,
we may be sure that the public is thoroughly
awake to the Importance of the subject. By
the action of the warning nations especially
that of Russia, regarding the. liquor question,
prohibition in day leaped to prominence as a
world issue, and the attention of all civiliza-.
tion is focused upon it.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-21
OPTIMISTIC.

In his latest trade letter, Henry Clews says:
Notwithstanding war the United States is
in an exceedingly strong position from either
the economic or the financial standpoint. This
year we will get little or no European capital
We will be obliged to finance our own require
ments, and perhaps lend some assistance to Eu-
rope. Our Indebtedness over there already is
practically paid, and we are fortunate in this
respect Canada and Argentina have already
come to New York for financial assistance, and
others win follow. This may be fattering to
our financial pride, but these ventures into new.
fields will have to be tried with discretion"