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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
ADDISON COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Barre Times
Addison County can show little pro-
gressive spirit by getting back of that
project to have an Addison County hos
pita at some prominent place, perhaps
at Middlebury. The project was started
some time ago but was allowed to be-
come quiescent for considerable period,
being now revived with considerable
energy and with a fair start in money
subscriptions tofinance the undertaking.
There surely is money enough, and there
ought to be spirit enough, in Addison
county to enable the promoters to carry
through their effort to very success
full elimination.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
THE BAILEY PAMPHLETS.
Burlington News.

Middlebury College has landed a
great prize in securing the Horace
w. Bailey collection of pamphlets.
These publications are the raw ma
terial of history and biography, and
their value increases steadily from
year to year. The collection just ac-
CURED by Middlebury is of superior
value. According to the Middlebury
Register, no phase of the life of
early Vermont has been neglected.
There are important documents bear
ing on political, judicial, educational
and commercial subjects.
Externally the collection will be an
ornament to the college library. Ac-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
FOR MOTHERS

II lisa grave mistake for mothers to neg
lect their aehes and pains and suffer in
silence-this only leads to chronic sick
ness and often shortens life.
fyour work Is firing. II your nerves are
excitable; II you feel languid, weary or
depressed, you should know that SCOTS
Emulsion overcomes just such conditions,
1t possesses in concentrated form the
very elements to inWgorate the blood,
strengthen the tissues, nourish the nerves
aud build strength.
SCOTS Is strengthening thousands OF
mothers-and will help you. No alcohol.
. Scott & Bovine, Bloomfield. N. ].
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
Brattleboro Reformer.

1t is good news for the State and
for Middlebury College to know that
the valuable historical collection Of
Vermont books and pamphlets gathered
through long term of years by the
late Horace W. Bailey have been
bought for the college. The Bailey
library will thus remain intact and
will be available to all persons wishing
to make a study of Vermont subjects.
1t would have been almost calamity to
have had this collection broken up, or
bought by interest outside the State.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
COWARDLY AUTOMOBILES.
Brattleboro Reformer.


In New England town the other day
a man was fined 500 for running away
after being in an automobile collision.
This is encouraging. 1t is apparent that
the penalty for this dastardly act must
be increased if the practice is to be
stopped. The time for fooling with
reckless Automobiles has past and the
courts must put the screws to them"
if there is to be a semblance of safety
on the public thoroughfares. And no
class will be better pleased with this
course than autoists interested in their
own safety and the safety of others,
and who handle their cars as they
should.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
FORGED BANK CHECKS.
Rutland News.

1t is passing strange how absol-
utely easy, trustful and guileless
some people are, even those in bust
ness. Now and then stranger
comes along in almost any town and
gathers in the dollars by means of
forged bank checks. St. Johnsbury
merchants are the latest victims of
this class of criminals. 1t is utterly
useless and inexcusable. A bank check
is no more valuable than any other piece
of paper unless it is presented by some
one known to be reliable or signed by
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
SAFETY FIRST.

A hagman at the Main street railroad
crossing in the village Of Milton would
have saved the life of Cassius A. Pratt
on Wednesday, There are numberless
grade crossings in the center of great
many communities in Vermont, where
similar lack of precaution is to be OBJ
served. 1t is good fortune which averts
tragedies like that which occurred at
Milton when one Of the most prominent
residents of the town was instantly
killed by train Either hagmen ought
to be stationed at those points of dan
ger or gates should be established.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05

was born in Scotland. He came to this
country early in life and with other
members of his family made his home
in Cambridge, Mass, He practced in |
Vergennes before coming to st, Adams.
He married Miss Elizabeth Hickok of
Burlington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
DEATH OF PROMINENT
PHYSICIAN.

DR.. John Gibson, 40 years old, was
found dead in bed Wednesday morning
about Z 80 O'Clock at his home by his
wife who went to call him when he did
not appear at the usual tine. He had
apparently been in good health of late
and seemed as well as usual when he
went to bed last night. The cause of
death was heart trouble. DR.. Gibson
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
Avoid Spring Colds

Sudden changes, high winds, shifting
seasons cause 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 treat
ment of DR.. Kings New Discovery, a
pleasant Laxative Tar Syrup, 1t soothes
the cough, checks the cold and helps
break up an attack of grippe. Its already
prepared, no mixing or fusslng. Just ask
your druggist for bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery. Tested and tried for
over 40 years.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05

some person of established standing,
The man who pays out money TO a
stranger on bank check that he does
not know is genuine does very stupid
act, and it is surprising that people in
BUSINESS are so frequently caught by
this simple swindle,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
VERMONT OPINION
EX-GOVERNOR MEAD.
Barre Times,

Evidently the Rutland papers forgot
to congratulate Ex-Governor John A.
Mead on his 10Th birthday anniversary,
which occurred Thursday, April o.
Brattleboro Reformer,
1t seems to have escaped notice quite
generally throughout the State; but
perhaps it is not too late for Governor
Mead's friends to extend their congratu-
ations.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
VERMONT NEWS.
LIME COMPANY INCORPORATED.

LIME COMPANY INCORPORATED.
Articles of association have been filed
with the Secretary of State by the
Champlain Valley Lime corporation,
organized with $4,000 capital stock,
100 shares, to do business in South Bur-
lington and Colchester, the Office to be
located at the latter place. The incor-
porators are A. Crandall of Jonesville,
w. A. Griffith of Burlington and C. E.
Ralph of Colchester
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
HUMPHREYS

Free Medical Book-in cele-
bration Of sixty years we have
published a revised edition Of
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF all
diseases, giving in minute detail
the care and treatment OF
the sick with Humphreys
Remedies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05

-
To close the estate, will sell the farm
of the late Caroline NJ. Thomas. situated
about one-half mile from Salisbury Viii
lage. Church, School. Store. and Public
Hall, on main road from Brandon to Mid
dlebury. Said farm has been in the pos
session of the Thomas family for nearly
100 years. Contains so acres, about 20 in
tillage the rest in pasture and wood A
nice lot of growing wood more than
enough to supply the place, brook watered
pasture, ample buildings in good repair,
one and one-half story house painted
white, warm and convenient. This will
make nice home for some one wantinga
small place near neighbors with conven-
lent surroundings and at a price within
reach. Possession immediate. Come and
see it. or inquire Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Has The Tide Turned?

Can it be possible that the tide OF
battle has turned? Sixty days ago the
Germans appeared to be able to cope
successfully with any world power or
any combination of powers, but to-
day does it not appear that her
forces have been spent? At one time
the Teutons held the Allies ct bay on
the west, pressed the Russians to the
far east with tremendous fury and at
the same time aided the Austrians
against Italy in the south. At this
time they are unable to drive back the
Allies in the west and are offering prac-
tically no assistance to the Turks VINO
are falling easy victims of the Rus
SLAMS. A Turkish defeat means, at
least to that extent, Teuton defeat.
At present their interests are one and
inseparable.
While the end of the great conflict is
not in sight, the outlook does appear
more favorable for the Allies, and not
until it does end favorably to them will
the war end at all. Germany may
never be crushed, as many thought at
one time would be the case, and yet
when the end comes, in our opinion, 1t
will be regarded as German defeat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Convention of Teachers a Success.

The great success of the convention
of teachers in Columbia last week
should be encouraging to State Super
intendent of Education Swearingen,
the county superintendent and other
leaders in education. throughout the
State. The large, representative at
tendance, about 1,500 teachers being
enrolled, reflects the active interest in
the advancement of education in South
Carolina. The meetings heretofore
have been attended by only a few hun
dred persons, indicating that even the
teachers themselves were not inter-
ested in their work as they should be.
Edgefeld county was represented
last week by As teachers wnich is an
exceedingly creditable showing. and
The Advertiser extends congratula-
tions to Superintendent Fuller.
Every community that was repre-
sented in the convention of teachers
will feel the quickening effect of that
great gathering. The teachers car
ried to their respective schools some
of the enthusiasm of the convention, to
say nothing Of the new ideas gath
cred from mingling with their CO.
workers, and it will spread throughout
the entire community.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Encouraging Figures.

Several years ago when prohibition
lists were doing their utmost to create
an anti-whiskey sentiment, some
liquor men would point with evident
satisfaction to the fact that in spite of
the campaign against whiskey drink
ing the consumption was on the in
crease. That may have been true
then, but this campaign of education
has been productive of visible results,
curtailing consumption. According to
the government statistics, the con-
sumption of whiskey in 1913 amounted
to the enormous quantity of l43, 22O,-
O56 gallons, while in 1915 the figures
were l25, 155, ,178 gallons. During last
year 1OS distilleries and Al breweries
went out of business. Notwithstand-
ing that the population is on the in
crease, there is now very decided de-
crease in the consumption of intoxica-
ting liquors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Death of MIR. Whitfield Brooks
Dunovant.

Early Tuesday night Mr.. w.
Brooks Dunovant passed away after
being i'll about a week. While his
last illness extended over only few
days, yet he has been in falling
health for year or more. He was
in his s5th year and spent practical
ly all of his life in Edgefeld-in
fact, in the house in which life be-
came extinct. Mr.. Dunovant was
descended from the best South
Carolina stock. The best blood Of
the state conrsed the veins of his
forbaars. His was indeed an envia-
BILE heritage. Mr.. Dunovant was the
eldest son of the late Gen. r. G..
NJ. Dunovant and his mother was
a sister of Col. Preston Brooks and
of Capt. ]. Hampden Brooks.
Mr.. Dunovant was reserved and
shrinking in manner and for that
reason never mingled freely with
his fellows or took a conspicuous
part in the activities Of the commu-
pity life, and yet everybody was his
friend and everybody had a kind
word for him. He, like every other
mortal, had his shortcomings, but
it must be borne in mind that he
possessed highly cornmendable
qualities as well. Owing to his re-
serve, those who were most intl-
mately associated with him appre-
ciated him most and valued him
highest. AS a friend, not one can be
found who is more true or more
loyal. He was always open, truth
full, candid, honest, and looked up
on sham and hypocrisy with the
utmost contempt.
Mr.. Dnnovant was member of
the Knights of Pythias and of the
Masonic fraternity. The funeral will
be conducted at four o'clock this
afternoon, the Rev. K G. Bailey,
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
officiating. He is survived by two
brothers, Messrs. w. L. and R. l..
Dunovant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

us from the North. Most of the lead
ing mail-order houses that take millions
annually out Of the South are in the
northern cities.
Almost without a single exception
all of the higher universities of learning
for men and women are in the North.
The gigantic railroad systems, it
matters not where located or operated,
are controlled from northern :" sky
scrapers." All of the leading steam.
ship companies, both of American and
foreign ownership, are controlled in
one or two northern cities.
While we, the people of the South,
so richly endowed and environed by
nature should be the freeest and most
Independent people on earth, yet we
are still enslaved and do not realize 1t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Death of MIR. Lawrence Miller

Monday afternoon at $50 o'clock
the long life Of Mr.. Lawrence Mil
Ter came to a peaceful close. He
made his home with his son, Mr..
Z. E. Miller. He was in his seth
year at the time of his death, and
prior to year or two ago he was
remarkably strong and active. Not
one was more interested in every
phase of the community life than
he.
Mr.. Miller was a Confederate
veteran, having now joined his com
rades on the other shore where thev
will enjoy a perpetual reunion. He
has been as loyal to duty since the
sixties as he was in that trying pc.
riod. As a citizen, neighbor and
friend Mr.. Miller has never been a
disappointment. He always shared
every responsibility and every duty
willingly and gladly. Mr.. Miller
was for the major portion of his
long and useful life a member of
Republican church, and it was in
this church that the funeral was
conducted Tuesday afternoon. A
large number of relatives and
friends gathered to pay last trib.
ute Of love.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs.
Lucy Talbert, and four sons, Mes
srs. T. E., j. l., l.. &. and w. w.
Miller.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
D. A. r. Meeting.

Mrs. B. E. Nicholson was hostess
on Tuesday afternoon for the regu-
lar D. A. r. Meeting. Several mat
ters of business were attended TO-,
among them the sending of 81 90
for the James William monument
at Gaffney on request of the regent,
Mrs. Pratt Pierson. Another offer
was medal worth $500 tc The
high school boy or CIR! writing the
best essay on a historical subject to
be chosen later.
In the beginning of the meeting,
Mrs. Anna Gould Jeffries of Angus,
ia who had come over with Mrs.
Woodson in her car, was introduce
ed to the chapter. Mrs. Jetfrles has
been registrar of one of the Angus
ia chapters for many years, and has
been the instrum .ntality of having
Meadow Garden" established in
Augusta, through the national u.
A. r. She is descendant Of Thom-
as Glasscock who is buried in our
village cemetery.
Mrs. N. G. Evans presided over
The business session and also the
historical program in the absence
of the historian, Mrs. Tillman.
The meeting was fully attended,
and the historical program was
opened by paper on Early South
Carolina history by Mrs. W. c.
Tompkins. Carolina Hills" was
sung by Mrs. R. G. Shannonhouse,
Mrs. J. r. Tompkins accompanying
Oh the piano.
Miss Florence Minis read Tim
rods "Carolina,' and a very inter
esting sketch of the early SIrother
family in Virginia and the old
world was read by Mrs. ]. L. Minis,
as an introduction to paper by
Mrs. u. B. Hollingsworth on the
Strothers of Edgefeld county. This
was of great interest to all present,
and brought in many kindred faml'
liss.
Miss Hortensia Woodson recited
beautiful toast to South Carolina,
composed by her mother.
At the close of this delightful
historical prog gram the chapter was
refreshed with a dainty salad course
with coffee.
| The secretary, Mrs Peak, calleo
the roll and each member respond
ed to the roll with the name of her
ancestor for the benefit of the visl
tor, Mrs. Jeffries.
The next meeting will will take
place with Mrs. D. B. Hollings
worth.
F. A. NJ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
South Yet Enslaved.

While we scarcely realize it unless
something out of the usual order oc-
ours to arrest our attention, like the
withdrawal of the large fire insuran ce
companies from the State, yet the
South to very large degree now pays
tribute to the North. Statistics show
that this section is increasing enor-
rnously in wealth every year, and yet
we are totally dependent on the North
In practically numberless ways.
AS has been recently shown that most
of thes large fire insurance companies
have their home Offices in the North and
it seems that mucn of our property will
go unprotected unless we can reconcile
these companies. The same is true of
life insurance companies, but not to SO
great an extent.
When large sum of money is to be
raised. mounting up into the millions,
or a large bond issues is to be fioated
at once northern aid must be sought.
Wni'e the raw cotton is grown IN
the South and a considerable portion
of American spindles are located in
this section, yet practically all of the
manufactured products must be ship
ned North to be marketed. The un-
bleached product goes North at COM
parately low valuation and comes back
to us bleached and at a considerably
advanced price.
Practically all of the ready-to-wear
garments, which compose large por-
on of the modern wardrobe, come to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

Our soldier boys can shoot straight
and strong at long range. 1t is sala
that Villas chief vino was killed at Co.
1,mbus was shot at distance OF l,20O
yards and that much of the shooting
by American soldiers was at 600 and
500 wards. 1t is very doubtful if Villas
weapons are as powerful or his men SO
skilled with the rifle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD,
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 18th day of March, 1916.
W. B. Cogburn,
Clerk of Court C, P. and G. S.
Correct Attest:
]. C. Sheppard,
A. S. Tompkins,
]. H. Allen, ~
Directors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

There is but zone thing worse than
an old-fashloned curtain lecture and
that is the French curtain OF shot and
shell that has held the Germans back
at Verdun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

Now that umbrella skirts-not para
sol. but full grown umbrella-are in
fashion again, there can be no further
complaint that skirts do not consume
enough cloth. We are inclined to the
opinion that those who pay the bills
hereafter will think they consume too
much.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

With all of the dispensary stocks
closed out, there is probablyEless whls-
kew in South Carolina to-day than at
any previous time in one hundred years
or more.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

This thing of opening q campaign
early is mighty bad. Some embry-
onic candidates have caught cold
-keepin' their ears to the ground.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Buildings For Sale.

am authorized TO offer for sale
the two wooden buildings on the
school grounds that were formerly
used for the graded school. Persons
contemplating building should see
me.
J. G. Sheppard,
Chairman of Board of Trustees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

We have all the new weaves and
patterns in wash fabrics, just what
you have been wanting for some
time. Come in and let us show you
the pretty spring merchandise.
J. w. Peak.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

The governor of Alabama has signed
the bill recently passed prohibiting
newspapers from publishing whiskey
advertisements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu-
SONS and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
s375,68o.75
Total
State of South Carolina,
County of Edgefield.

State of South Carolina, CO
County of Edgefeld. d.
Before me came w. H. Harling, Cash-
Ter of the above named bank, wboa ae-
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.
w. H. Harling.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Goth day Of March, 1916.
E. D. Folk,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
A. E. Padgett,
E. H. Folk,
]. VIM. Thurmond, -'a!s
Directors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

No communications will be published
anless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
ALL WRONG
The Mistake is Made by Many
Edgefield Citizens.

Look for the cause of backache.
70 he cured you must know the
cause.
If it's weak kidneys you must set
the kidneys working right,
An Edgefeld resident tells you
how.
John D Smith, overseer at cotton
mill, Edgeheld, says: The kidney
secretions were too frequent in pas
sage and very scanty. They were
highly colored and l had to get up
several times during the night to
pass them. l also had headaches and
dizzy spells. Friends recommended
Doan's kidney pills and as had al
so seen them advertised, | decided
to try them. One box cured me of
all symptoms of kidney trouble"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's kidney pills-lhe same
that Mr.. Smith had. Foster-Mil burn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
>o>>~~~~o-~o~~~e
Don't throw that old chair away
when you can easily make it look
new Paint and varnish it with
one application of Lucas Paints.
w. E. Lynch q Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
Wednesday, March %

The continued cold has chilled the
.ardor of the cotton 'bears."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

It's a pity that Oyster Bay is SO ia
removed from the Mexican border.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at Sl.5o per year
10 advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22

Entered as second class matter al
the postoffice at Edgefeld, S. e.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-22
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE BANK Of EDGEFIE1D

Located at Edgefeld, S. c., at the
close of business March Z, 1916.
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