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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
GOOD WILL
TOWARD MEN,
PROVEN BY HER MESSAGE
Mrs. C.. A. Zeagler, Farmers
Wife,. Speaks to Troubled
World.

1T has helped me. I wish it to
help Others" This is the message
Mrs. C. A. Zeagler, of Lone Star,
S. Ca prominent farmers wife,
sends to a troubled world, and it is
her explanation of her giving a
strong endorsement, to Tanlac, the
master medicine. The "it'' Mrs.
Zeigler referred to was Tanlac, and
her desire is that others should
know of its merits. Her statement
indicates that she has a deep SYM
pathy for thvse who suffer-she
speaks her good will toward man
kind" in her message Of farmers
wife.
ut (Tanlac) helped me and I
wish 1t to help Others" is her mes.
sage and to give it to the world and
her friends in this state, she came
to the Tanlac agent and gave her
statement, by whom it should be
published.
My whole constitution was in a
weakened state. My nerves were
on edge all the time. / had no ap-
petite, and what l did eat caused
me keen suffering, which began soon
after each meal. Nervous indlges-
tion was the real cause, / believe,
of all my i'll health, and | had Sc
we're and frequent attacks OF this
trouble.
Il heard of Tanlac being so high
ly recommended, and | decided to
give it a trial. I received great
benefit from it, I can rest well at
night now, and / have good ap-
petite. My digestive organs have
shown a marked improvement, and
my system has been built up in
every way. 1 feel much improved
generally. / am glad to recommend
Tanlac."
Tanlac, the master medicine, is
sold by Penn & Holstein, Edge
field; Johnston Drug Co., Johnston;
u. w. Wise, Trenton. Price, 81
per bottle straight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
The Birth Of a Nation.

This eighth wonder of the world
oomes to the Graud-Augusta, for
three nights beginning Monday
matinee Feb. IA, with a matinee
every day during the engagement.
The seat sale will open next Friday
at 10 a. M, at. Theatre box ofice.;
Money order or checks on Augusta
banks will have immediate atten-
ton. Curtain will rise at: $3.50
nights, and 8 p. m., mstinees. This
will be the last time this wonderful
spectacle will. be seen within e16o
miles of Augusta this season. The
prices will range from 25c tosl:Q0
at matinees and sos to $500 ,at all
nightpsrformances. The. Birth Of
a Nation" brings forthaD. W..
Grifith's wonderful new art of pic.
torialized spectacle with music. The
first half of the production, which
was suggested by Thomas Dixon's
THE Clansman,' exhibits the+sa--
lieut. events of the war between the
States. The formation of the Con-
federacy; Lincoln's call for troops,
Sherman 8 march to the sea, the
Battle of Petersburg; Lees surren.
der to Grant; and the awful tragedy
of Lincoln's assassination at Ford's
Theatre, April IA, 1865, live before
the spectator of the Griffith Drama.
In the second hall the South's
Second Uprising"-t b is time
against the carpet-bagger regime
is shown in thrilling story of Re
construction days. Theromance of
the Little Confederate Colonel"
Ben Cameron with the Northeiner
Elise Stoneman, and that OF the
Unionist Captain, Phil Stoneman
with Margaret Cameron, the South
Carolina ass ie. maintain. two
threads of a continuous love interest
throughout the story.
But the great out-of-doors is Mr..
Griffith special field. Tremendous
battle scenes and the wild rides of
the Ku Klux Clansmeu are staged
with thousands of par,ic pents.
Eighteen thousand actors aHd three
Thousand horses were emplG7ed in
making of the picture, whieh cost
half million dollars and toc' eight
months to produce. Some idea of
its immensity is gained from the
fact that there are no less than
5000 distinct and individual scenes.
On the musical side MIR. Griffith
attempted what was previously un.
heard Of in connection with motion
pictures. This was the synchroniz.
ing of complete symphonic score
with the appearances of the i'm
portant characters and the enact
,nent of the principal scenes. This
magnificent instrumental music is
played by a large orchestra of thirty
musicians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
!. Perry was loaned and greatly en-

i. Terry was loaned and greatly en-
joyed. ,s5s
Sometimes music i ior Other So
DIAL gatherings were held in this
room, where the young people
gathered for social enjoyment, and
sometimes a temperance talk was
made. 4
As time passed, public sentiment
was greatly strengthened and to be-
long to the w. G. t. U. meant to
be busy and helpful in the cause of
emperance. On election days the
women served coffee and hot lunch,
About this time, unfortunately, .
false impression was circulated to
the effect that the w. G. T. U. was
circulating the Woman Suffrage
planks. This was entirely wrong.
The executive board met every
Monday afternoon in my parlor and
this subject was never mentioned,
but because of a strong opposition
to this phase of the. work by our
men, some women withdrew and
interest tagged. Just at this time
also, some Of the most efficient
leaders we're called out of the work
i and some out of the city and 80 the
work became disorganized. / am
sure of:this. much, the influence and
impressions. of these few years
work for temperance was felt, and
left wholesome impression.
Let me say here that 1 do rejoice
in the growth and strength of the
South Carolina w. y. F. U. at this
time. There never was a time when
Temperance workers were more
needed. Our prayers have beenAan-
swered and now we should work.
The fact that South Carolina is
really now under prohibition rule is
q subject for great rejoicing and
thanksgiving, especially to those of
US, who. in the years passed, nave
borne the brunt of the battle.
The seed sown by those who
toiled and prayed, and fell by the
wayside, in the effort to redeem
their country from the curse of Ii
quor, must have taken root to bear
fruit in this generation. 1t is con-
ISOLATION to know that those who
toiled for God and Home and Ma
tive Land" now rest from their la
bors, and to believe that their
works do follow them"
The Palmetto White Ribbon is
welcome visitor to my desk. l do
pray Gods richest blessings upon
those who are young and strong
and privileged to carry on the fight.
What a wonderful work for 'hu-
manity was accomplished, through
the efforts of Frances E. Willard.
Her crown must be bright with jew
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Statement From Mr.. R j..
Moultrie. {.

TO all Voters of Edgefeld County:
As announced in the newspapers
two years ago, I am now a oandi-
date for the office of county Super
visor, with which you hoDored me
for one term serving Won two
years-several years ago. ask you
again to place your confidence in
me for the same position by giving
me another chance to fill this most
important Office, the duties of which
l believe / know as good or better
than any man in the county. 1,
To let you know exactly what l
now advocate and stand for, | will
here give you a brief statement, so
that you may know just for whom
and for what you are voting. -
/ am in favor of two chain gangs
one to 90 over the county, clean
out the bitches, fill impossible mud
holes; the other to widen the roads,
pull down the hills, and do perms-
nent work.
As to the bridges. I am in. favor
of building by contract, if the counl
ty funds will admit. If not. build
by gang, aud will frame bridges
myself, as / ar a carpenter byeproe
fession, and would not have TO go
out of the county. to find a man TO,
do this work. /.
When ! was your. supervisor, !
built nine bridges, framing practi,
cslly every one with one exception.
You can easily see considerable
money can be savedthe county with
such bsrd-working. economist as
1 know 1 would make if you see
proper to again elect me. t
I Respectfully, -,
r.. j. Moultrie. X
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
SPECIAL NOTICE TO EDGEFIELl
FOLKS.

We wish to announce we are ex-
elusive Edgefeid' agents for the
simple mixture Of buckhorn bark,
glycerine, etc., known as Adler-i-ka.
This ,enoaa;', used successfully for
a p p n 4 CT ts, is the most
THOROUGH bowel cleanser we
ever sold. 1t is so powerful that
ONE SPOONFUL relieves almost
ANY CASE of constip4,i9r, sour
OF gassy stomach. Adler = never
gripes, is safe to use anl the IN
STANT action is surpiising. Penn
& Holstein druggist.
STRAYED: A s5o-pound Berk-
shire SOW has strayed from my
farm; nose and feet white. A re-
ward of S. will be paid for any in.
formation concerning her. j. G..
Edwards, M. D.. Edgefeld, S. G.
2-9-lt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Remininiscences of Frances. E.
Willard Written for the Pal
metto White Ribbon by =
Mira, r. G.. Hoyt.
Mrs. r.. c. Hoyt

Your editor has asked me to
recall the beginning of w. G. T.
u. work in Greenyille. i have no
definite data and only very poor
memory to guide me, hut I think it
was in 1880 that Miss Frances Will
lard came to Greenville to make an
address on temperance. The meet
ing was held in the Methodist
church, which was filled with in
terested people. The majority, we
all thought, came through curiosity,
to hear woman speak before
mixed public assembly. AS far as l
know, such thing had never hap
pened before.
l did not hear Miss Willard's
first address, but my husband, who
disappryyed of such a performance
gratifed his curiosity by listening
to Miss Willard. Instead Of coming
home disguised however, as / ex-
pected him to to be, he was pleased
and so convinced by her arguments,
her womanly charm of manner, and
her eloquence, that he insisted on
my going to hear the second lee
ture. This / did, and was not sur
prised to find that woman with a
fine education, a trained mind and
heart overhowing with loving
Kindness to fallen humanity could
we'll express her thoughts before all
the people.
At the close of this meeting an
organization was proposed and the
next morning all whose names were
recorded for membership met with
Miss Willard at her hotel The or
ganization was perfected, officers
elected and the Wet. U. of Green
vile was formed. Many Of the most
influential and prominent women in
the civ became active members.
Mrs. DR.. Walter was elected presi-
dent; Mrs. Gridley secretary; Mrs.
Hoke, Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Fan
ME Beattie, Mrs. Neblett, Mrs. Nc
David, Mrs. Hoyt and others were
among the officers, and formed the
executive committee.
The first work undertaken was
the effort to change public senti.
ment as to using wine as bever.
age. and it was not long before
there was decided change in this
respect.
Sunday afternoon prayer. meet
ings were arranged to be held in
the various churches. The w. Z.
T. u. had charge of the music and
invite | the speakers. These prayer
meetings SOON became very interest
ing and were we'll attended. They
were often led by the pastors of the
different churches. The influence
from these Sunday afternoon ser
vices, attracted the young people of
the city and went long way IN
influencing public sentiment. Serv-
Ing wine at social affairs was soon
banished entirely. In short while
a rest and reading room was estab-
lished in the historic old court
house. This was made very attract
i've and was nicely furnished. The
valuable library of tn, late Gov. B.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-02-09
Candidates Column
FOR SUPERVISOR.

: To the Citizens of Edgefield County
! respectfully announce myself as q
candidate for Supervisor of your coun-
ty, ;and if elected will try to serve the
people; as near right as l conceive,
;pledging myself to abide by the results
of, the election, and support the
nominees of the democratic party.
& w. G. WELLS.
/ .'ii
I hereby announce that l am can
'didate for the Office of Supervisor Of
Edgefield county and solicit the sup
port of the people, pledging myself, if
elected, to serve the people to: the best
of my ability and to abide the results
Of the Democratic primary election.
* !, "s ]. W. HUDSON.
:Morgana, S. C.
- Respectfully announce to the voters
Of Edgefeld county that / am candi-
date for the office Of supervisor and
pledge myself to abide the result Of the
Democratic primary election.
.;ssg =, R. j. MOULTRIE.
4Is
2 Thereby announce that ] .am can.
.didae' for the supervisor of Edgefeld
county and solicit the support Of the
people, pledging myself to abide by
the result of the primary election.
]. o. SCOTT.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

the casket, he Informed the
helpers that he was bossing the
job, and ordered the box in to the
grave, which was accordingly
done. Then the casket was low
cred, but failed to go into the box.
The undertaken then seized an
ak, knocked both ends from the
box, and then the casket slipped
about half way down and hung,
tight, against the sides of the
box. TO remedy this defect, the
undertaken, who is said to be a
large negro, jumped on the cas-
ket, with both feet, and COM
menced jumping up and down
During these maneuvers he
broke through the casket and
planted his huge pedestals on
the breast of the dead man. I'm
der these circumstances, the
widow wished to know if she
would be liable for the funeral
supplies, which this undertaken
is seeking to collect.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Today aera2ny applies more min
eral salts per acre to her crops than
any other nation in the world, and
partly as a consequence gets higher
yields of farm crops than any other
nation. It is significant that these
two facts are SO closely related, Bet
it must be remembered that Germany
has learned inc lesson of good tillage
deep plowIng, the proper use of veg,
etable matter in the soil, and the dan
gerous practice of continuous croppini
with any single crop. It is also to Dc
remembered that the lands on which
the most money can be cleared with,
out any Kinds of fertilizers are tie
lands that will give greatest profits
with fertilizers.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
commissioners Sale.

By decree of the Drew Chancery Court rend-
cred in case of j. q. Williamson as plaintiff
vs.. J. w Sanders defendant, on April %,
1915, l as Commissioner of said Court, will sell
at public cutlery to the highest bidder, on a
credit of three months akthe East door of the
County Court House in Monticello, Drew eoun-
ty, Arkansas, between the hours of ten O'Clock,
A. NJ. and three O'Clock p. m. ON
Saturday, May 20, 1916,
the sW or eff sw or of Section g. Township 10,
South, Range :, West, 40 acres of land, in
foreclosure of Vendors Lien for purchase
money. Purchaser will give note with APP
proved security for the amount of his bid, with
interest from date of sale until paid at the
rate OF ten per cent. per annum.
ROBERT C. KNOX,
4.27-4t w. & ". Attys. Commissioner.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

The Woman Suffrage propa-
ganda is spreading like wild fire,
and where opposition is shown
bv the meaner half, in a family,
bald heads are becoming the
rule rather than the exception.
Woodrow Wilson carried more
votes, in the preferential pri-
mary of Nebraska than all of the
Republicans, together. This
ought to convince the Republi-
cans that the people are for Will
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Mr.. Brvan's altruistic meas
ure Of arbitrating for year be-
fore going to war, was some
thing which appealed to the bet
ter sentiment Of the people; but
time and circumstances have
proved the utter futilitv of such
a move Take. for instance, the
Columbus episode, or the Ger
man subm arine murders. and
think what show a decent
nation would have. if compelled
RI arh;trate for whole wear
tefare checking the onslauohtS
of TIC hutchars II would he al
rieht ta arh;.rate and the prop
er thing to do if all manner Of
hostilities should cease during
the wear. for arbitration, but as
past events prove that such a
course cannot be hoped for.
when dealing with certain peo-
oies. the whole thing fall
through. and there is NOTHING
left for the wnuld.be peaceahle
and eaneiliatarv country 70 d.
hut get ont IFS big guns and de.
fed itself and nrotect the lives
NJ is people War is bad hut
there are worse things. II ;e
worse than war for a nation r.
SIT ar;e.lv and suffer the women
and children and non combat
ants of the world. rnthlessly and
igsaminiouslv murdered bv ruff
fans who care nothing for Ia we.
conventions or treaties, nor for
humanity itself It is we'll
enouoh RI talk IF neace and IFS
manifold blessings. when there
Is such thing possible, but
when assassins are living in wait
ready to kill their innocent vic.
Tins at the first opportunity, in
the language of Patrick Henry.
"there is no such thing as peace"
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Dol. William Jennings Bryan
was defeated for Delegate at
Large. to the National Democrat
ic Convention in the recent Pri-
mary in Nebraska. This is to
be regretted. for while we do
not ALWAYS agree with Col. Bry-
an we recognize him as a great
man.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Gov. Hays may be sincere in
his efforts to remove the Peni-
tertiary Commissioners. for the
public good, but he kept the
matter under consideration so
long that few people will believe
-
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

We would much rather not
have to fight Mexico, but if we
are finally forced into it, we will
give that little war-ridden Re
public such spanking that it
will never forget.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the
order of the Drew Probate Court made at its
April Term, 1916. of the petition of L. Wini-
fred stovel as Guardian of Vivian w. Stovel,
Harvard Clayton Stovel, William Everett
Stoyel and Margaret A. Stovel, the under
signed Attorney in Fact for said Guardian will
sell at public cutlery, to the highest bidder. on
a credit of three months at the Court House
door in the City of Monticello, Drew County
Arkansas on
Saturday, May Goth A. D., 1916,
between the hours of ten O'Clock in the fore
noon and three O'Clock in the afternoon, the
following described lands, te-wit:
The hf of SW or, and the w hf of Sc or,
of Section y, Township u, South, Range 6,
West. 1851 acres lying in Drew county, Ark
ansas. Purchasers bond for purchase price to
have approved security and also secured by
lien retained on the property. Notice given
this April a. A D.. 1916
LAMAR WILLIAMSON, as Agent
N and Attorney in Fact for L. Wini-
fred Stoyell, as Guardian, etc. sSst
4-273t W. & W. Attys. -.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

The press of the United States,
with the exception of few Ger
man sheets. is standing bravely
and periodically behind Presi-
dent Wilson, in his note to the
German Government, anent the
submarine warfare.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Lightning struck Little Rock
last Thursday morning. 1t
splintered a fine tree, demolished
a few telephone poles and tore a
hole in one of the streets, about
8 feet in diameter.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
Malaria or ChiIIs & Fever

Prescription No. 666 is prepared especially
for MALARIA or cA.LLS & FEVER
Five or six doses will break any case, and
if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
return. Ii acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sieken. Csc
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

The test of patience is to stand
up and hold a chair and wait
for a woman to make the last
stroke of the broom in busting
the floor.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

It now seems likely that if
some of the great men of this
country 60 to the National
Democratic Convention, as del
egates. thev will have to appear
in that body as proxies, and Mr..
BRYAN will. possibly. be one of
them
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
Take P0.D0.Lax In Spring.

In winter our blood gets thick,
our pores close, we feel tired
and dull when hot days come.
What we need is a spring tonic,
something to rid our system of
winters accumulated waste. Po-
Do-Lax will do it. It stimulates
the bile, empties the bowels.
The organs become more active
and in little while you feel
like new. Don't neglect clean
ing out your system. Take Po-
Do-Lax and you will feel fine.
soc. at your druggist. advt
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

About the foulest tongues that
we know of against American
honor and patriotism, these
DAYS, are the lettings.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
Pills Best For The Liver.

Because they contain the best
liver medicines, no matter how
bitter or nauseating for the
sweet sugar coating hides the
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Mr.. Coke Gotham, son of Mr..
and Mrs, Jas. r Gotham, of this
city, and Miss Mollie Robertson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oaney
Robertson, of Dumas, were mar
ried, in the latter city, on Sun
day of last week. The young
people left Immediately for Har-
rison, Boon county, where they
are now making their future
home. Our best wishes attend
them. with the hope that pros
perity and happiness be their
portion.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
Watch Chilld'S Cough.

Colds, running of nose, con-
tinued irritatian of the mucous
membrane if neglected may
mean Catarrh later. Don't take
the chances-de something for
your child! Children will not
take every medicine, but they
will take DIR. Kings New Dis
covery and without bribing or
teasing. It's sweet pleasant
Tar Syrup and so effective. Just
laxative to eliminate the waste
D lison. Almost the first dose
helps. Always prepared, no mix
ing or fussing Just ask your
druggist for DIR Kings New Dis
covery. 1t will safeguard your
child against serious ailments
resulting from colds. advt
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

One of the most ludicrous, as
we'll as to the widow the most
sad. burial scenes was brought to
light here last week, when a
negress, in deep widows weeds,
applied to one of our leading law
firms, seeking information as to
whether she should pay the I'M
lertaker for the funeral supplies
f her late husband. The story
is about as follows:
The woman ordered a fine
casket in which to place her de-
ceased spouse, from a negro un-
iertaker, but when it arrived it
was found to be entirely to small
to accommodate the body. 1t
was returned, and the undertake
er came back with the enlarged
receptacle but retained the first
box sent out. Being told that
the box was too small to hold
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
The Uses and Abuses
of Fertilizers

A Series of Six Articles which
Should he of Valuable Assistance
to Agricu1turists and Horticultur-
lists of Arkansns-Hy Prof. II. J.
III. DeaLoach, Director OF Georgia
Experiment Station.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

THURSDAY, APR. 9TH, 1916.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Mr.. D. L. Moore, of Jackson
vile, Florida, in a letter to the
Mayor of Hamburg, makes a
confession that he rang a Church
bell in Hamburg, AZ years ago,
as an April fool joke, and arous-
ed the people at , O'Clock in the
morning, who thought the town
was on fire. He says: 81 am
81 years old and have never done
such a thing since. y Under the
circumstances, we think the peo-
pie of Hamburg will excuse Mr..
Moore, now, that he has reform
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Topperwein, the
Worlds greatest shooters, gave
an exhibition of their skill
and craftsmanship at the Ball
Park, in this city, on last Thurs
day evening, which was witness
ed by large crowd of interested
on-lookers. What they can't hit
with gun or pistol, on the
stand, run or fly, hasn't, as yet,
crawled out of the she'll. The
exhibition was a free show, to
advertise the Winchester Arms
Company.
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
Warning Order.

In the Ghaneery Court of Drew County, Ark
Emmaiine Hunt, ..-.-.......... Plaintiff,
vs.
Wiley Hunt, ..-...=..... Defendant
The defendant. Wiley Hunt, is warned to APP
pear in this Court within 80 days and answer
the complaint of the plaintiff, Emmaline Hunt.
Witness my hand and seal as sneh Clerk on
this 12fh day of April, 1916. H. c. BURKS,
4-lG-4t n. |. V. attE CLERK
ByN. d. GOTHAM, D. C
The Monticellonian., 1916-04-27
Avoid Springs Colds.

Sudden changes, high winds,
shifting seasons causes colds and
grippe, and these spring colds are
annoying and dangerous and are
likely to turn into chronic sum-
mer cough. In such cases take
a treatment Of DIR. Kings New
Discovery, a pleasant Laxative
Tar Syrup. 1t soothes the cough,
checks the cold and helps break
up an attack of grippe. It's al
ready prepared, no mixing or
fussing. Just ask your druggist
fora bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Tested and tried for
over 40 years. advt