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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Doing Good Work.

The splendid sevice that Mr.. j. K.
Breedin is rendering in South Carolina
as secretary of the Anti-Saloon League
shows that the men who selected him
for this important position acted wisely.
Mr.. Breedin made good as a prohibi-
ton worker in 1915. as it can not be
questioned that he had more to do with
creating public sentiment for prohibi-
ton, which resulted in the large ma
iority at the polls last fall, than any
other individual in the State. Mr..
Breedin is still at work seven days in
the week creating sentiment for law
enforcement. AS long as the prohibit
ton law is enforced the people of South
Carolina will be satisfied. Only where
and when the law is lagrantly violated
will the people become dissatisfied and
clamor for it's repeal. We say here
and now that we do not expect to see
it repealed. South Carolina will never
take this backward step.
Mr.. Breedin recently wrote all of
the sheritfs and many of the mayors
throughout the State, requesting them
to give their impressions of how pro-
hibition is working in their respec-
localities. He has published a num-
Der of replies, and without a single ex-
ception they are all favorable to pro-
hibition. Our prediction is that con-
ditions will grow better and better and
that prohibition sentiment will grow
stronger and stronger.
The advertiser bids MIR. Breedin
God-speed in his work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Death of MIR. J. E. Dobey. In
terredin Augusta.

The news of the death of Mr..
John Gilbert Dobey, of Edgeield,
which occurred Wednesday night
at 10 o'clock, while not unexpected,
was none the less distressing to the
members of his family i'll Augusta,
and his many friends throughout
Georgia and Carolina. Mr.. Dobey
suffered a stroke of paralysis some
weeks ago, and there has been prac-
tically no hope for his recovery from
the beginning. The end came
peacefully Wednesday night at the
home of his sister. Mrs. Sam Miller,
with whom he lived in Edgefeld
County. The body was brought
through the country yesterday, and
the funeral service was held at the
City Cemetery at 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. He was laid to rest
in the section of his sister, Mrs.
Edmond Murpkey, the funeral SER
vice being conducted by Rev. M.
Ashby Jones IF the Baptist Church.
Mr.. John Ebert Dobey was born
March 8, l643. in Edgefeld County.
He belonged to a prominent South
Carolina family and has lived his
entire life there, honored and re-
spected by all who knew him, and
loved by those who were privileged
to call him friend. He entered
Bragg's army. the Fourteenth South
Carolina Regiment, when war was
declared, and served during the
four years of the Confederacy, re-
naming to his last day a most loyal
and devoted Confederate.
Mr.. Dobey was a typical South
Carolina gentleman with that gen
tleness and courtesy for every liv-i
ing human being so characteristic
of the old school southern gentle
man. He was a devoted Christian
and a lifelong member of the Bap-
fist Church. His passing will be
sincerely mourned by the many
who loved him and will miss him.
Mr.. Dobey is survived by the fol-
lowing sisters: Mrs. E. 7. Muir
phey, Miss Mary Dobey, of Angus
ia, and the following half-sisters
and brothers. Mrs. Sam Miller and
Mrs. Tom Miller, of EdgeGeld;
Mr.. Joseph Zimmerman, of Allan
ia; Mr.. George Zimmerman, of Au.
gusta, and Mrs. Mounce, of this
city.-Augusta Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Form Saving Habit.

Among the first lessons in business,
a father should teach his boy to be in
dustrious or economical or, to state it
otherwise, encourage him to form the
saving habit. The individual who has
the saving habit will be industrious in
order to have something to save, and
ne is likely too to be economical in
order that. every penny not actually
needed can be put aside.
While you are instilling lessons in
frugality, teach your boy at the same
time to be generous and public spirited.
One can be broad and unselfsh and still
have the saving habit. Teach him to
put aside as a part of his permanent
capital, not to be drawn on for any
purpose, something out of every dol
lar he earns. Impress upon him that
the young man who spends Sl.1O for
every dollar he makes is on the road
to certain humiliation and ruin. While,
on the other hand, the young man who
only spends 80 cents of every S1.0O he
makes is headed for prosperity and
financial independence. Furthermore,
his accumulated wealth and the sue
cess which he has made of life, all
things else being equal, will in after
ear make of him a man of power in
the community. While the man who
finally becomes a bankrupt has very
little infuenoe;.over his fellows.
The first step in forming the saving
habit is to be mindful of the value of
little things. Small sums saved in
crease as the SNOWFALL that rolls down
hill. Pennies soon make dimes,
dimes dollars and the dollars, as the
years pass, mount upinto the hundreds
and thousands. Teach your boy the
advantage of having a bank account,
which should be opened with small
savings. The boy who will not open a
savings account until he has accumula-
ted five or ten dollars to deposit is not
likely to form the saving habit.
Some of the biggest fortunes repre-
sent the amassing of small SUMS. The
soft drinks that have put millions in
the pockets of a few men are but a
nickel a drink or bottle. The tobacco
trust that has arnassed millions accu-
INFLATED it largely through the sale of
cigarettes at five centsper package. I'm
press upon your boy the advantage of
savings and COR he will have
large mes to invest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Union Meeting Program.

The union meeting of the second
|division of the Edgefeld association
will convene with the Red Hill
Iehurch Saturday before the fifth
Sunday in this month.
Saturday morning at 1880 O'Clock
the union will be called to order by
the moderator, j. D. Hughey.
The devotional exercises will be
conducted by Mr.. j. D.. Hughey.
After the enrolment of delegates
the following queries will be dis
cussed:
L. "The church as the centre of
community life" Speakers, W. j.
Gaines, L. R. Brunson, ]. 0. At
kins, Prof. w. T. Prescott.
3. DO we need a revival of re-
ligion? If SO, how may it be OBJ
tained?" Speakers, G. w. Med
lock, J. I. Littlejohn, Jr.. Lewis
Eubanks.
3. State MISSIONS. speakers,
P. B. Lanham, F. N. X. Bailey, j..
D. Hughey.
4. Some ways of helping our
pastor" Speakers, George Wright,
S. B. Mays, D.. <. Lanham,
5. Are we as Christians intense
ly interested III the salvation of the
world?" Paper by Mrs. A. B.
Young.
Sunday morning sermon by Rev.
P. B. Lanham.
Collection for State missions Sun
day afternoon to be provided for.
Let each church send a full delega-
ton Let each speaker be present
with a well-prepared speech.
II. L~ittlejohn,
For Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Cheatham and brothers, Aldrich
and Ernest, while MIR. Pendleton
Gaines brought as his guests Misses
Ida Folk, Lydia Brunson and
Brooke Jones. The latter bunch
returned to Edgefeld, but the form
Eer remained, and were entertained
with the other young visitors at a
card party hal night, given by
Misses Marie and Lila Mae Pad
gett. Here a pleasant evening was
enjoyed of games and conversation,
ending with refreshments of cake
and cream.
Our last missionary meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. w. A.
Pardue. In the absence of the pres
ident the meeting was conducted by
Mrs. ]. W. Pritchard. At its close
refreshments of cake and ice cream
were served. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. E.. M. Padgett.
On Wednesday Of last week, Mr..
and Mrs. w. J. Gaines went to Co.
lumbia to visit their son, Lieut.. B.
E. Gaines, at Camp Moore. While
in the city they were entertained at
the eleg ant home of MIR. and Mrs.
J. Frank Gaines in Shandon. They
were accompanied on this trip by
J. Richard Williams of Greenwood.
Mrs. F. J.. Shealy from Colum-
bia, with her two little daughters,
Florence and Pearl, has been up
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. A. Par
due.
Mrs. S. S. Moseley from White
Pond has been visiting her brother,
W. A. Pardue, and parents.
Mrs. T.. B. Johnson and children
from Augusta have been visiting
the formers sister, Mrs. E. NJ. Pad
gett.
Grover Padgett. who has been
sick at the home of his father, is
now better.
P. w. Wall has returned from
a visit to his family in Elberton,
Ga.
W. J. Gaines is now travelling in
the interest Of the Ridge Crest
School of Theology, recently estab-
lished.
Rev. Joseph A. Gaines, his wife
and infant daughter, Mariana, from
West Baden, Ind, will arrive in
this neighborhood on Thursday, the
goth inst.
Old Mt. Zion church has been
torn down and is taking new shape
near the old site, under the skillful
of w. A.. Pardue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Mims-Day.

The following invitation an
nounces the approaching marriage
of two widely beloved Edgefeld
and Trenton young people, mem
bers of leading families of the
county:
Mr.. and Mrs. James Talton Minis
request the plasure of your COM
pany
at the marriage of their daugh-
Lura
to
Mr.. Pierce Butler Day, Jr.
on Wednesday evening, August the
second
at nine o'clock
at the Methodist Episcopal
Church
Edge6eld, South Carolina,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Delightful Sunday School Picnic
Mt. Zion Church Being
Rebuilt.

A pleasant occasion may seem
something transitory, but it is not
It becomes an enduring part of our
lives, because memory accompanies
us to each one, and with her busy
camera is storing up countless pic.
lures, over which we look in after
days. Many such have we of our
Sunday school barbecue and picnic
with which we celebrated the 4th.
And, ~by-the-bay, no better way
could be thought of to express our
patriotism under safe and sane CON-
ditions. This delightful picnic was
held in a spacious, shady woodland,
back Of the home of Mr.. E. NJ.
Padgett. Indeed the tall trees were
so thick with foliage that, after
reaching the play ground, hats were
unnecessary, and the young people
went bareheaded all day, sitting on
the rustic seats, playing games on
the soft carpet of leaves, or enjoy
ing the swings which had been put
up for them.
We did not have the speakers
that we intended, but entertainment
was so plentiful that we really did
not-however 1T would never do 20
say that we did not miss them.
Next year, though, we will begin
IN TIM, and have some.
The event of the day was the din
ner, and here the neighborhood at
large, and the committee of ar
engagements in particular, covered
themselves with glory. This COM
mittee was under the command Of
Mr.. w. A. Pardue, with Mrs. Par
due as a splendid first lieutenant.
Never was a barbecue better prepar-
ed, or a dinner as a whole more per
fectly served. In the first place, a
low table had been built for the
children, and here the young ladies
of the school served each child indi-
vidually, so that not a want could
have gone unsatisfed. The meal of
the little mes was entirely finished
before the elders began to eat,
Then the larger table was prepared.
Here, too, the distribution of hashed
meats, baked meats, pickles, pota-
toes, bread, and then the picnic part,
chicken, salad, pies, cakes, ETC., was
all finished before the meal began,
so that during the repast, there was
no %hurrying, no rushing, nc need to
ever talk about the food; but higher,
better conversation could go on as
uninterruptedly as at a family table.
And these friends and n%eighbors,
gathered together, surely did enjoy
this elegant, beautiful meal. We
only wished that others could have
been there to enjoy it. Some visi-
tors were present. Among them
were Mrs. w. A. Whitlock, her
son, w. A. Jr., and daughter, Grace,
from Killings Mill; Mrs. t. B.
Johnson, son Earl and daughter
Mrytry, from Augusta; Misses Nell
and Mae Ergle, Doris Dennis aud
Fannie Parduc, from Graniteville,
aad from Edgeie!d Miss Mamie
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

A>bi]l has been introduced in con-
gress providing for free postage for
guardsmen doing duty in Mexico.
While these brave boys are undergoing
unspeakable hardship and risking their
lives for "Uncle Sam" surely he
should be willing to transmit a letter
to loved ones at home free of charge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
years.

When the Hon. L. D. Jennings made
the race for the United States senate
he was we'll received by the people in
all parts of the State. And the highest
evidence that his home people esteem
him most h:rhly is found in the fact
that he will be reelected mayor of
Sumter without opposition. The Ad-
vertiser hopes the people will yet honor
themselves by electing Mr.. Jennings
governor at some not very distant
day
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Union Meeting.

The union meeting of the third
division will meet with Red Oak
Grove church July 1880.
ll-Devotional by moderator.
ll:9o-Enrollment of delegates
with reports.
1st Query: What is the p%ossibill.
ties of a prayer meeting in a church?
J G McKie, j M Bussey.
End Query: Why am l a Baptist,
from choice or from environment:
G. w Bussey. J G Harvley.
1880: Adjournment for dinner.
3rd Query: Are Baptists as progress.
sive as some other denominations!
Rev. ] F Warren, LG Bell.
4th Query: How can we get our
mission work on a cash basis.
Sunday morning-Sunday school
in usual order, missionary sermon
by Rev. 6 w Bussey.
1890: Adjournment for dinner.
Sunday afternoon, song service.
Sermon by Rev. J,F Warren.
II. E. Bunch,
For committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

The traditional old general who is a
mortal enemy of the farmers during a
rainy season is making some heavy
drives these days and nights. Unless
the rains o cease, the white flag
will be raised over many acres of cot
ton and corn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Among the latter-day inconsistent
cies, is noted the high-up society
women, who are not opposed to race
suicide, fighting the epidemic ofinfan-
tile paralysis in New York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

DO you rot suspect that after two
of strenuous fighting in the wal
4precipitated by kings and royal families,
many a private who is taken prisoner
is only too glad to lay down his arms?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Farmers who are sin the grass" are
sending out Macedonian cries and S.
o. S. calls but nobody has any surplus
help.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Now that the picnic season is on
doubtless many of the pretty young
1asses who "Trip the light fantastic
would like to have some anti-perspira-
ton dope.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Woodrow Wilson would give this
rendition of the immortal words of
Pinckney: "Millions for defense but
not one cent for aggression"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Some young women will tell you
they don't believe in preparedness, and
vet their boudoir is well stocked with
powder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

What has become of the State cam
-paign meetings? Nobody seems to
know or care whether they are being
Lheld or have been discontinued.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

DO not vote for Governor Manning
because he should have the Office a
second term, while that would be a good
reason, but vote for him because the
State needs his impartial and fearless
administration of the law two more
years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

What has become of the politician
who some years ago said the prohibi-
tion wave would soon subside?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

It has been said that the matrimo-
NAL wave that has hit Edgefeld is due
to 1916 being leap-year. What say you
brides and brides-to-be? Guilty or not
guilty?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Published every Wednesday IN The
Advertiser Building at Sl.50 per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Entered as second class matter al
he p~ostofice at Edgefeld, sc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Many a power plant was rendered
powerless by the unprecedented floods
of last week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Let us all give thanks that water
melons are selling for. about the same
old price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

With wool selling for 29 cents per
pound, the highest price on record,
the expression, "all wool and a yard
wide" will henceforth be only true in
part.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

All ye young male picnickers who
dance, it will be the part of prudence
TO wear a perspiration-proof collar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

No communications will be published
unless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Even the Italians, more properly
the italians, are now doing some good
fighting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Ye mean, misery man, remember
this: The more dollars you leave be-
hind, the more joy there is over your
ooinp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

At once, without any reflection, who
scan spell the name of that wonderful
German submarine merchant vessel?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

History has been repeating itself
through a repetition of the floods OF
1908.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19
Wednesday, July 19

EVERYBODY loves "Elberta" these July
days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

4Torrens land act unconstitutional, .
says a headline. Then let's change
the constitution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Do not neglect to register for the
Democratic primary election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu-
lions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

Might as we'll get down off your dig
nifty, the ;ce-cream cone has come to
stay.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-07-19

The Best Hot Weather Tonic
cRovE'sTAsTEL.Ess chill TONIC enriches the
blood, builds UP the whole system and will Won
d~erfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand
the depressing effect OF the hot uinmer Soc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-27

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your leading editorial of September %
must, in my opinion, make deep and lasting
impression on all those who read il. It says for
US what We would like TO saw and have printed
and spread TO every home in the land where
sane people reside. Two paragraphs seem to
stand out from the rest, and we thank you
for their conciseness and vigor.
German 'terribleness' has dug gulf be-
tween the German and the rest Of civilized
mankind Millions of men for the rest of
their lifetime will feel toward the German
as most OF mankind feels toward a snake"
And: "He has only aroused the world as it
has not been reused since the first light OF
the modern era dispelled the darkness that
lay behind the confused annals Of barbarian
inroads.'
It is hardly possible TO sum up the case
in any better chosen words than these, and
We hope that they may sink deeply in the
hearts and minds Of all upon whose future
they so directly bear. ". CUMMINGS.
New York Sept %, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-27
Gum-Chewing Abroad.

One Of the minor horrors Of war la
mented by the conservative sort in Eng
land is the introduction Of g1m-chewing.
It is not known why the habit has sud
denly gained in popularity, the population
having hitherto resisted all efforts to force
it on them. The Canadian soldiers are
suspected of setting the fashion. Yet, 81
am assured" says one authority, that
they have nothing to do with it, lie
points, however, to "the soldiers theory
that it steadies the nerves
But whatever the cause, there is no
doubt about the fact: the leading manu-
facturers have figures to show that in half
year their monthly sales have risen from
100000 to 2O0OO,OOO bars, and gum is
now issued as an army ration. If the
habit be allowed to gain secure footing
in the army it is certain sooner or later
to be taken up by the civilian population,
and, indeed, it is said TO be we'll established
already among munition workers.
Censors of manners are profoundly de-
pressed at the spectacle, but one old-fash-
ioned upholdcr Of the Anglo-SaXon tradi-
ton processes to find comfort in the assur-
ance that new link has been forged in
the community of ideas that bind his coun-
trymcn to their cousins across the water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-27

the rest of the community. lhey KNOW
that strike which was really general
would be wholly unjustitiable, committing
all unions to support one which had Tor
sworn itself. And they have grasped the
idea that a threatened general uprising
of labor which proved to be merely flash
in the pan, an accelerated demonstration
by leaders and an opportunity for MACON
tents to raise disturbances, would be
ludicrous as well as lamentable.
The community has faced this threat OF
a general strike with equanimity, because
if realizes that before and beyond being a
member of a labor union the laboring man
is a human being. 1t is not in human
nature to do deliberately, after plenty OF
time for reflection, that which will inJure
ones self and ones family, not only IN the
present instance, but in the long run.
If successful, the general strike would
be one of the most vicious and indefensiole
exhibitions of arbitrary, anti-soclal uses
of power the labor world could produce.
It's effects would damage labor and labor
unionism to an incalculable degree. The
average unionist is intelligent enough to
understand this quite as well as his en-
ployer. That is why the strike Will be
neither general nor successful.