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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Uphold the Officers of the Law.

The Advertiser is pleased to see that
a tablet will be placed in the court
house at Winnsboro to the memory OF
Sheriff Hood, the officer of the law who
lost his life in the fearless discharge OF
duty. We believe that suitable recog-
nition should be taken of his faithful
ness, but we believe also that some ex-
preston of conlmendation should be
given while an officer yet lives. All
of the flowers should not be reserved
for his bier. Let the faithful officer
of the law know that you appreciate
his efforts to bring the guilty to jus
tlce. Tell him so as you chance to
meet him going here and there in the
discharge of duty. Your words of
sympathy and commentator will not
only help an officer over many rugged
places but will inspire him to render
even better service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Citadel Scholarship.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the official announcement that an ex-
animation will be held on August 10
for the purpose of filing the benehcla-
ry scholarship in the Citadel for Edge
field county. This is the most valuable
scholarship that is awarded IN South
Carolina, having cash value of more
than $1,000. As this opportunity comes
only quadrennially, there should not be
less than score of young men to ap-
ply for the scholarship. The Citadel,
called the "West Point of the South"
on account of the thoroughness of its
work, is an institution. that needs no
words of praise at our hands. There
was time when the masses OF the
people were not informed as to the
character and quality of its work and
therefore, were to some extent preJu-
diced against4the institution. That day
has passed. To-day this splendid in
stitution stands, forth without peer
among the educational institutions OF
the State and is the pride of all of the
people of South Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23


Africa. In the event of victory for
the Allies, there will not longer exist
any German colonies in Africa, and, on
the contrary, should Germany WIN.
which appears to be more probable
now than several months ago, more
than three-fourths of Africa Will be-
come Germanized. Coming nearer
home, should England lose in this NOR
tai combat. Canada may be demanded
by Germany in the settlement OF war
debts, thus causing Canada to become
German possession. You may say
we, the American people, prefer tnaG
Canada remain a subject of the British
crown. But our preferences will have
no weight in the division of the spolis
of war.
Let's be prepared for new map OF
the world, refraining from making
even mental draft of what it shall
be. Only the God of battles knows
what the result will bring forth,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Linn S. Tornpkins Died Monday
Morning.

Linn S. Tompkins, Al years Of
age. died Monday morning at his
home. l4l3 Laurel street, at Z
o'clock. He was a son of tie late
S. S. Tompkins and a brother Of
D. H. T, mpkins of Edgefeld, for
mer secretary of state. and an uncle
of Frank Tompkins, a member of
the local bar and counsel for the
Southern railway.
The deceased was engaged in the
plumbing business for many years,
but in recent months he had lived a
retired life on account of his health.
His mother, Mrs. Isadore Tompkins,
is critically i'll at home on Park
street. He is survived by widow,
Agnes Marshall Tompkins, daugh-
ter, Miss Agnes Tompkins, and a
son, Linn S. Tompkins, Jr., of Co.
lumbia.
Other surviving members of the
family not mentioned previously
are: Brothers, Theo Tompkins, of
Columbia; and James Tompkins, of
Edgefeld, and two sisters, Miss Ju-
liza Tompkins, and Mrs. w. H.
Walter. of Columbia. The late Mr..
Tompkins was native of Edge
field, but for quarter of century
he was resident of Columbia. He
was a member of the First Baptist
church.
The funeral will be held Tues
day. The services will be at the
residence at 10 O'Clock. Interment
will be at Hmwood cemetery.-The
Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Constipation Cured Overnight.

A small dose of Po-Do-Lax to-
night and you enjoy full, free,
easy bowel movement in the morn
ing. No gripping, for Po-Do-Lax is
Podophylin MAY Apple) without
the gripe. Po-Do-Lax corrects the
cause of Constipation by arousing
the Liver, increasing the flow of
bile. Bile is Natures antiseptic in
the bowels. With proper amount
of bile. digestion in bowels is per-
feet. No gas, no infermentatlon,
no Constipation. Don't be sick,
nervous. irritable. Get a bottle of
po-Do-Lax from your Druggist
now and cure your Constipation
overnight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Revival Meeting at Johnston.

NSVltdl MSClAHS o1 SOhAoIohs
Rev. Walt Holcomb, an evange-
list from Nashville, Tenn, is con-
ducting revival in the auditorium
of the Johnston High School. Much
interest is being shown in his prao-
tical, simple, yet forceful presenta
tion of the gospel truths. His wit is
pure, his sarcasm is mellowed by
pure love for souls. so that it is not
harsh or offensive. His illustrations
are fine and of high order that
really illustrate the forceful truths
which he presents.
He assisted the late Sam Jones
for several years in shis evangelistic
work, and held this noted evange-
list in his arms, when his soul left
his body and winged its way to the
glory world.
MIR. Holcomb has his own meth
DDS and has naturalness and ease
and fuency of speech that rivets the
attention of mis- audience from first
to the end of his sermons. He is
son-in-law of Sam Jones, aud, while
not in any sense an imitator of him,
vet he il naturally very much like
him in his thought and manner of
expression and makes a pleasant
and profound impression on his
hearers as Sam Jones did.
r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Death of Miss Lucinda Samuels.

Editor The Advertiser:
Last Friday just at the twilight
hour, Miss Lucinda Samuels was
called to her home on high.
This estimable Christian lady
was 81 years old, and up to about
four years ago, had led a very &C.
tive, tho quiet life. She had lived
alone for about thirty years.. until
she had stroke of paralysis, when
she came to make her home with
her cousin, Mr.. J. w. Stevens, who
with his good wife and daughter,
made her last days so pie easant,
treating her as their own mother.
They were ever mindful and thought
full of her; doing the little, things
that old people appreciate so
much, and make life worth living.
In this happy home she Was strick-
en- last Tuesday in an unconscious
state from which she never rallied.
Her bright mind, and splendid
memory was very remarkable for
one of her age. She never forgot
any one, not teven a little child. She
was quite favorite with the, young
people. She will be greatly missed
by all, as everybody was herfriend,
and loved so much to hear heE talk,
and her merry laugh. She Ras Kind
and gentle in manners; andsindus-
trious to the end. o -
She was a consistent member of
Republican church, where she was
laid to rest by the side of her moth
er. She requested Rev. P: g. Ian
han, life long friend, to preach
her funeral, who made a splendid
talk on the Christian life she lived.
Her pastor, Rev. J. I. Littlejohn,
also made good talk.
She was ready to sympathize,
encourage and bless, her guiding
hand pointed above the slough of
sin and despair, and God deemed it
enough. SO He called her to His
haven OF rest, and wreathed her with
golden crown, which is best, and
brightest in the world above, for it
was gained by self denial and love.
That the same kind Father will
bountifully send, consolation to her
grieved ones. is the wish of
A Friend.
Collicrs, S.. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Institute For Deaf and Blind.

9 We, the people of South Carolina,
have our Winthrop, our Clemson, our
University and our Citadel, all of which
we. are justly proud, but we own an
other educational institution which is
not as frequently in the public eye and
mind as those mentioned and yet one
that should receive our tenderest care
and most loyal support.
While South Carolina should pro-
vide means for the development of the
boys and girls who are in possession OF
their normal faculties, making of them
men and women of the highest type,
yet those Who are handicapped by be-
ing deprived through accident or by ma
ture of one or more of their senses
should be regarded as especial bene-
fciaries of the State.
A visit to the ,splendidly conducted
Institute, for the Deaf and Blind at
Cedar Springs impresses one deeply
with the great need of such institution
and of the unspeakable blessing it is to
scores and scores of unfortunate boys
and girls who through its training are
given a new vision of life. The in
struction which these bright children
receive from the competent corps OF
teachers at Cedar Springs lifts them
out of their lonely and helpless condi-
tion. Many of them are made inde-
pendent, instead of having to exc out
a life of abject dependence.
The following paragraph taken from
a report in the Spartanburg Journal OF
the recent commencement at Cedar
Spring shows what has been done for
one little girl, and that alone, not to
mention the benefits received by more
than 100 others, is worth the entire
which the State annually
makes for the support of the 1nstitu-
tion for the Deaf and Blind:
GA feature of the program that
touched every heart was the ex-
hibitlon of the work of little Ruby
Miller, of Columbia. She is about
eight or nine years old, and has been
blind and deaf since she was three
years old. She has completed two
years work at the institution. Under
the guidance of her instructor, Miss
Banks, the little girl showed that even
though bereft of the two most valua-
Bile Of the senses, she had learned to
her thoughts to other
human beings, and to receive informa-
ton both from people and from books.
Several sentences written in the stem
cil-like characters for the blind were
placed before her; with the fingers of
one hand she read them, and with the
other hand she translated them into the
sign language of the deaf and dumb,
and those Signs were interpreted to
the audience by her instructor. Ruby
lid not attempt to talk.
''The little blind-deaf girl then went
through gymnasium exercises, receiv-
ne instructions as to the movements
through the vibrations of the floor as
ler instructor thumped with stick
behind her.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
In Memory of IA Precious Little
Jewel.

Hattie Elizabeth Nixon: Three
wears and six month ago Hattie,
little sunbeam of beauty and love,
came to gladden. the home Of her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. J. P. Nixon,
of Clarks's Hill, S. c., their first
and only little daughter.
Baby Hattie so full of love, Joy
and sweetness became the sunshine
of her home, of the neighborhood,
the church and Sunday school, for
even in babyhood her Christian pa
rents brought her every Sunday to
tie house of the Lord, and at the
age of three she recited her Sunday
school lessons. So wee and sweet
she always attracted attention, and
often the superintendent would take
her to her class in his arms.
Fair haired and beautiful, this
child of God lent to us just a little
while that we might through her
sweetness have glimpse of Heaven,
for God has taken her back to be
his own little lamb, not any longe,
in her sweet home with motherr
father and little John. Not at Sun
day school, but around the Great
White Throne, Hlttie sings, i am
an Angel" We were not prepared
to part with our little blossom, like
a bolt frcm a cloudless sky came a
telegram saying Hattie is dying!"
The father who adored his little
one reached her yet a little while
before the end. Suck a shock! Ten
days or less mother had taken her
on the much looked forward to
sweet visit to her aunt, Mrs. Horace
Dorm of Edgefeld.
When the message reached Clark's
Hill, it was the first morning of
the union meeting, a gloom was
cast over the entire community.
words of sorrow, regret and sym
pathy were expressed by every
one who knew this sweet child.
Prayers poured forth, prayers that
our baby might yet live and come
back to US and if not His will, to
comfort her sorrowing parents. Sun
day morning came with its tidings
that Hattie had passed away! Be-
fore the crowd had gathered, un-
knowing to any one came a sweet
dear woman, who does beautiful
things for others with her hands.
The altar was draped all in white,
and crown of rose buds left in
memory of the little angel in
Heaven. In memory baby footsteps
were heard and at roll call baby
tongues lisped "God is love-" Chill
dren in groups together would say
Hattie is dead! Sweet little Hattie !!
Her mother told me all through her
illness she would patherhand and say,
"Mother me love you." Another
time said, Mother me want to GO"
Farewell. -
You have gone precious child Of
love. Hearts are aching,' yet the
sweet words of thy baby tongue
still say,
God is love-
NClark's Hill, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

We want the farmers to know
that we have just received a car Of
Cerealite for top and side dressing.
Send in your orders.
w. w. Adams & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Men and money are two essentials IN
waging war. Germany has the pre-
ponderance of trained men and England
has the preponderance of money. lime
alone will reveal which will win in the
present struggle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

; The greatest forward step that any
community can make is to consolidate
its weak, short-term schools, making
a strong school that will be the pride
and ioy of the community.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

That Winnsboro tragedy will prove
what manner of man Solicitor Henry
is. If he has been cast in the same
mold as the late Sheriff Hood, some OF
those assassinators will be consigned
to the electric chair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

enforcement of Laws to Continue
in Charleston Headlines. Not II the
grand jury can prevent it. .~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Hon. F. A. McMaster. Insurance
Commissioner, says: The South
eastern now ranks as one of the
leading financial institutions Of the
State"
G. NJ. Mellichamp,
Special Agent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Will not somebody inform the head
of The Advertisers cuisine that the
the gallon-a-month law does not apply
to ice cream?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Find out which life insurance compa-
ny has written the most policies IN the
war zone and then take out one In some
other company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

When the Legislature convenes again
a new oath should be provided Tor
Charleston grand jurors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

It seems that the Charleston blind
tigers had their indictments passed
noon by grand jury of their peers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
ways.

Mr.. Bryan is a man of ripe expert
ence but he has yet to learn that 81
lence is golden.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

If Governor Slaton erred at all, ne
erred on the side of mercy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Those Charleston grand jurors viola
ted the neutrality imposed upon them ne 2!
by their oath and lined up with the
blind tigers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23
Wednesday, June %.

Swat the first man who asks, us 1t
hot enough for YOU?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

The Frank case has been disposed OF
but Harry Thaw we have with US al
yavs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Entered as second class matter at
the postoffice at Edgefeld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $3.50 per year
81 advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-06-23

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer S
name.
Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu-
eions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
, 1915-07-24
PUBLICATION.

ct is hereby made known, that the follow
do ing sign"Is for M approaching hurricane
will be given from the batteries ut Ch,j,-
tlnnsted, frederiksted, Ku8shin and 81.
Thomas.
During the day time; 2 guns fired the
one after the other md nfter an interval ef
J a minute 2 other guns, 2 red flags urh
with a black square i'll the middle on the
flagstaff of the fort,
Daring the night; The somo guns rs at
day time.
Christ'onstcd, the 18th July. 1915.
FUGLEI f.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

Judge and Mr.. james b. Wells of
Brownsville and THEN daughter, Miss Zoe
Wells. spent the day HI the city Tuesday.
Mis- Wells has an nrt -tadio IN Baltimore.
Md. and viii spend the Christmas holidays
with her parents AT their home IN Browns
iIle.-IInu~ton Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23
ARMY

The following board has been appointed
to NEE. IN San francisco for examination
Of officers and engineers for promotion
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas III. Ree>. Ma
ior, Robert II. RAYMOND. Lewis n. Rand.
engineers; Captains William II. Tefft.
Frank w.. Weed. medicals corps: Second
Lieutenant Edwin r. Kimble. engineers. VIII
report to this board for examination. The
PRESENT board. appointed October 2I,
1914, i dissolved.
First Lieutenant Frank i. BeSson. enei-
neer>, il detailed recorder board Of caui-
neers, which considers organization, equip
ment and instruction. of engineer troops
relieving a recorded only Captain John J
kingman. general staff.
Order December III. detailing Major VIII
ham l.. Little, medical corps. examining
board nj Fort Monroe, for lieutenants coast
artillery. revoked.
Leaves Captain Samuel NJ. It, Loire.
medical corps. one month Captain Luui-
Il. Dice. coast artillery. twelve day.
Major Paul n. Wolf NJ the Fourth IN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23
Made Over Again.

Mrs. Jennie Miner. Davidson, Ind
writes: 81 can truthfully say Foley Ca
thartir Tablets are the best /! ever used
They are ~ mud IN action. feel like N
had been made over again." They keep
stomach sweet. liver active and bowels
regular. They Danish constipation, indi-
g%estion, billousness, sick headache. Mar
tinez Drug Store, north corner Market
Square.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

J.. Terrell VI Dallas. Mr.. Crcagcr- father
Judge Terrell + one of the most prominent
lawyer ~ TcXa~. he will remain in
Brownsville probably through January.
d
MIS- Lettie EdcnS leave, thi~ afternoon
Georgetown where She will spend The
Christmas hohday-.
Alfred Murphy left thi~ afternoon for
Laredo To- spend the holidays with hi
parents. II" viii return about January I.
q
Mr.. Gu~~ie Scott CLANCY left today for
San Antonio to pend he holidays with her
mother. and to attend the annual ball N
the "jU' club nf San Antonio. one M thc
oldest and most prominent 81 the society
clubs of san Antonio. Mr.. CLANCY Will re-
turn to Brownsville early in January.
IT'D, play. The Lost Jewel" vblci wa
to have been presented b, the Bcrcau cla~~
ct the First Baptist church on December
Ri az the lIinklcy auditorium. ha- been
postponed Nh account Of the numcror
Christmas social activities. The play viii
be given on January IL at the same place.
The administrator building WI Fort
Brown viii hc the scene ut the New Year.
d, y u Il. .ir. Resi- f' oH .nr
L,.y- r, m
Y. Nu MI r' v.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23
Despondent Because
Face Is Disfigured
Girl, Is, Suicides
tBy Associated Prcss.j

BROWNWOOD. Texas. Dee. 33.-Doris,
the lS-year-old daughter OF former County
Judge A. NJ. Brumfeld, suicided last night
BY taking a dose Of poison. The girl be-
came Respondent because her face had
peeu di>tigurcd for several months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

4 cock turkey il the best ID choose for
q holiday dinner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

Nuts can be- satisfactorily chopped
with Il biscuit cutter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

Pink ynd white t%atting makes \ prrtt,
insertion for "A guest towel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

No orders have Yet been received III Fort
Brown affecting the companies of Fourth
i%ufap'rv stationed away from Fort Brown
III probable. however. that rre company
stationed at NcrcGice md one NJ Los Ir
dos vill return - Fort Brown shortly Tile
presence of the company of infantry ri
Olnito l. regarded a. important. and that
guard will BE- maintained. a. well ~ the
detachment stationed ut the scene Of last
oc'ohor's train wreck. A detachment of
seventeen men stationed m the aviation
camp. tour miles from the city. viii return
10 Fort Brown with the departure of thc
aviation detachment for Fort Sam Hons
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23
SOCIAL NOTES


White IS the frost upon the fir.
And white the rhine upon the thorn:
An ashen cloud, with threat of snow,
Has yelled the eyes of morn.
The wind is like a burdened heart
That may not still its plaintive moan
And sobs behind the wooded hills
In eerie undertone.
And yet within the chimney throat
The backlog sings with lyric glee.
And there i sound OF children mirth.
And buoyant minstrelsy.
And down the spacious aisles Of air
Triumphant music sinks and swells;
Their "peace on earth. good viii to men,
Peal out the Christmas bells
- 30. 10 LAA . . m
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

b. Galbraith. Chester DcBariclcbcn, w. X.
Sheppard. :. G. Thicker: Misses Nora
Douglas and Addie Goodrich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-23

fantry has returned to Fort Brown after
a ten days hunt on the King Remedy ranch
in Willacy county. Major General Fred
erick Funston. Caesar kleberg and Mr..
Cullen. General Fun~ton's brother in law.
were still hunting in Willacy county when
Major Wolf returned. Major Wolf "got
the limit"