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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
Audon Sale of Real Estate.

Sometime ago the American Land
Co., of Athens, Ga, acquired the
land of the Louis Jones estate IN
the town of Edgeield. After lay,
ing out new streets they cut the
land into building lots and small
tracts. They advertised an auction
sale for yesterday and were very
successful in disposing of the pro
perty. The attendance upona the
sale was large and the bidding was
spirited, the property selling for
more in the aggregate than many
believed it would bring. Several
unioue methods were employed to
attract and hold the interest of the
crowd. A brass band supplied
music at intervals throughout the
day, and a considerable sum in
cash given away by the draw
ing of names on slips of paper.
The $40. 90 in gold, the grand prize
fell to the lot of Mrs. NJ. D. Lyon.
Col. Sam Mays name was frs
drawn, but on account of his ab'
sence the amount was forfeited.
The name of Mrs: Lyon being the
second, she was presented with the
money. Mr.. w. H. Harling, Mr.
w. L. Dunovant and Mr.. w. A
Strom were among the largest pur
chasers. Mr.. Strom now owns the
site of the old Jones house, and q
more desirable building lot could
not be found in Edge6e!d.
The gentlemen who had charge
of the sale, Mr.. Dozier, Mr.. D. f.
Bryant and Mr.. G. c. Wells. have
made favorable impression on the
people here. They were courteous
obliging, open, frank and very
fair in their dealings, never making
q misleading statement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
Resolution in Honor of Rev. j. /
LittIejohn.

Resolved, That Rehoboth church,
in conference assembled this, the
18th day of March, 1917, do hereby
express our appreciation of our be-
loved pastor, Rev. ]. T. Littlejohn,
for his faithful aud efficient service
during these twenty odd years. We
sincerely regret our loss. feeling
that he has always been wise coun-
sellor, safe leader and a great power
for good in this community and
throughout the county and our
prayers and sympathy follow him
in his new field of labor.
J.D. Hughey,
for Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
The Thrice-a-W eek
Edition of the
New York World
=: 1917
in 1917
Practically Daily at the Price of a
Weekly. No other Newspaper in the
world gives so much at so low price.

The value and need OF newspaper
in the household was never greater
than at the present time. The great
war in Europe is now halfway into its
third year. and, whether peace be at
hand or yet be far off, it and the events
to follow it are sure to be of absorbing
interest for many month to come.
These are world-shaking affairs, in
which the United States, willing or un-
willing, is compelled to take part.
No intelligent person can ignore such
issues.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS
regular subscription price is only S1.OO
per year, and this pays foc 156 papers;
We offer this unequalled newspaper and
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER, together
for one year for $2.15.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers is $3.50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
w. c. T. u. Attention!

A called meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will
be held at the home of Mrs. A. L.
Padgett Friday afternoon at four
o'clock. Every member is request
ed to be present as arrangements
will be made at this meeting for the
management of the Chautaqua the
first week in April.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
USES FOR SOY. BEANS

Soy beans seem to have great
many uses. Among the differ
ent uses listed by the depart
ment of agriculture are the
grinding of meal and feeding,
which has the double purpose
of furnishing feed for cattle and
making a manure that has espe-
cially strong fertilizing value;
milk may be made from them,
as is done in Japan, and q
vegetable cheese made from the
milk; they may also be made
into a flour for the manufac-
ture of crackers, breads, etc.,
that are of value in cases of dia-
betes, and a good oil may be
extracted from them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
JOHNSON LETTER.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Vile, with Mrs. Walter Hendrix.
Mrs. E. A. Schnell returned to
Greenwich, Conn.,, on Friday, be-
ing accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Eleanor Ivey. Mrs. 1vey is
in a low state of health and Mrs.
Schnell thought it best to have her
in the home with her, where she
could have the constant attention of
DR.. Schnell. Mrs. Schnell is her.
self, trained nurse, being an +. q.
The Apollo Music Club enjoyed
most pleasant afternoon on Tues
day with Mrs: J. w. Marsh, who is
most cordial and hospitable host
ess.
There was full attendance, and
during business presided over by
Mrs. Minis Walker, the club decid-
ed to send $500 to the scholarship
fund. The Master studied for the
afternoon was Leon Carallo, and
Mrs. w. J. Hatcher read splendid
life sketch. and a piano selection of
his composition was given by Mrs.
L. S. Maxwell.
Story of Opera La Boheme"-
Mrs. J. D. BARLEY.
Piano Solo : Mrs. John Milne.
Story Of Opera ''Pagliacci, y
Miss Clara Sawyer.
Piano Solo - Miss Halle White.
There were several visitors pres
ent, all of whom were former John
stonites, and this made the social
feature unusually pleasant, meeting
with old friends.
The hostess assisted by Miss
Clara Sawyer and Mrs. 9. T. Corn,
served an elaborate salad course
with coffee.
Mesdames J. L. Minis and Mamie
N. Lillian, of Edgefeld, were most
welcome visitors here on last Fri
day, and were entertained in the
home of Mrs. James White. Every
one here was delighted to see them.
Mr.. John Edwin Stanfield, of
Aiken spent Sunday here in the
home of his uncle, Mr.. J. M. Turner.
Protracted services will begin
here on first Sunday in April at
Baptist church, but the Rev. Up
church of North Carolina, who will
assist, in the meeting will not ar
rive until Monday.
Rev. W. s. Brooke fills the pulpit
of the Rocky Creek church every
first Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. w. B. Outzs entertained
with a most beautiful afternoon
party on Saturday, and the hours
spent in this lovely home, with the
cordial hostess were indeed pleasant.
There we're about sixteen present
and an animated game of progress
i've Rook occupied their time. The
highest score was made b y Mrs.
Minis Walker, and she was given a
bottle of perfume. Every one cut
for thee onsolation, this falling TO
Mrs. J. L. Walker.
A tempting repast was served
from dainty china and sparkling
cut glass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
PROTECTION FOR DAIRY cow
Unlike Steers, Covered With Layers OF
Fat, She Needs Shelter From Cold
Winds and Rain.

The dairy cow is not like the fat
steer, protected from cold by layer
Of fat. AS a result bad weather
causes a big drop in milk production.
So long as the weather is dry it is
Just as well to leave the cow outside,
but every cold rain should find her
protected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
ATTENTION FOR GAS ENGINES
Watch Cooling System Carefully and
Drain Off Water Every Night to
Prevent Freezing.

Watch the cooling system Of your
gasoline engines in cold weather.
Drain them thoroughly every time you
use the engine, before you leave 1t
for the night, If it is where it can pos
sibly freeze.
The water jacket Is almost certain
to be cracked If water freezes In 1t.
Don't take any chances.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
The Corner Store

my own experience with it,
Tanlac, the Master Medicine, is
sold by
Edgefeld, Penn & Holstein.
Cold Springs, II Ernest Quarles.
Edgefeld, R F D No 2, ]. H.
Reel.
Johnston, Johnston Drug Com
pany.
Modoc, G C Mcdaniel.
Parksville, Robertson u Com
paay.
Plum Branch, J w Bracknell &
Son.
Plum Branch, r F D No 2, E P
Winn & Bro.
Trenton. G w Wise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
Attention, Woman's Missionary
Societies!

Remember the Institute Of the
Woman's Missionary Union. West
ern Division, at Greenwood April 8
and 4. No limit to delegation.
Send your name to Mrs. Annie
burst at once.
Mrs. J. L. Minis,
Supt. Edgefeld Asso. w. NJ. 3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
Improved Saw-Buck.

tilt up. Put the iron hook over the
pole between the legs Of the saw-horse
and stand with the left foot on the
board. This is much easier than the
old method of holding the pole steady.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
WoOD.sAWING IS MADE EASY
Iron Hook, Made of Piece of Bent
Strap Iron and Attached to Board
Holds Stick Firm.

By bending piece of strap iron
and attaching to a board, a stick OF
wood may be held firmly on saw
buck. and it will not turn over or
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21

County of Edgefeld.
Before me came E. J. MINIS, Cash
ier of the above named bank, who, be-
ing duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank.
E. j. MINIS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 18th day of March, 1917.
S. M. SMITH,
Notary Public, s. c.
Correct Attest:
B. E. Nicholson,
A. S. Tompkins,
J. H. Allen,
Directors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21

To those who are waiting until the prices
are cheaper in the spring, we would advise
milady to buy now, as the stock will be de-
pleted by that time, and it will be impossi-
BILE to get what she wants.
Remember that the Millinery department.
is now ready to serve you, and that the hats
are on display.
We have just received by express a ship
ment of Boys Cloth Hats in striped and
solid colors-a hat sure to please the little
master. Also a shipment of Mems and
Boys Caps.
What about the Slipper problem? Come
in and let us help you solve it, We have
them in all prices sizes and styles. A line
of pretty Slippers that the most careful
shopper would like.
While in the store we will be pleased to
show you anything you wish to look at, and
our best effort to serve you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-21
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE BHNK Of EDGEFIE1D

located at Edgefeld, S. c., at the close
of business March 5, 1917.
RESOURCES
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
CHERRYvILLE

Miss Pearl Murphy was a Bonnie
Terre visitor Saturday Eand Sunday
Mrs. Jim Huff has been on the sick
list, but is improving now.
John Akers was Flat River Wis
itor Tuesday.
John Dunn was in Bismarck Tues
day.
A picture and vaudeville show
came to town Wednesday. 1t will be
here a week.
Grandma" Helms, who has been
i'll for some time, is better at pres
ent. 1t is hoped by her many friends
that she will soon recover.
Roscoe Hughes was in Flat River
Tuesday.
Mrs. Rebecca Turley and little
daughter, Naomi, were Flat River
visitors Saturday and Sunday.
Several of the young folks attend
ed the picture show in Leadwood
Friday and Saturday evenings.
Jim Huff of Webb City arrived in
Cherryville Tuesday.
Movements are being made toward
having county road through Cher
ryville in the very near future.
Grandpa" Bradley was Farming
ton visitor Tuesday.
Considering the sickness here, the
school is making real good progress
toward the last-day program.
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
LEADWOOD

Caywood Caffee and family visited
his parents in Caledonia the latter
part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. White and wife
spent Saturday and Sunday with their
parents at Libertyville.
Noah Sumpter of Elvins visited his
parents here from Saturday until
Monday.
Chas, Penberthy, who is employed
here, spent Sunday with his family
at Hickory Grove.
D. |. Bloom purchased the Lam
Thompson store building and is NOV
ing into same
Vernon Johnston returned home
Saturday after spending two weeks
out of town.
Milford Janis attended a box sup
per at Caledonia Wednesday night of
last week.
Mrs. L. Clark was an out-of-town
visitor Monday.
Luarvie jackson of Flat River was
in our town the latter part of last
week renewing acquaintances.
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06

lily at this writing.
| Mr.. Hume was Pennington visit
or last week. D
Mrs. Shoptaugh and Marge Parm
ley were shopping in Fredericktowl
Monday.
Mr.. Bess of Fredericktown is tht
guest of his daughter, Mrs. H. Hib
bits, at this writing.
Mr.. Ellis of Mine La Motto spen
Sunday with his family here. B
Hayden Robinson was a Farming
ton visitor Monday. ~"
Misses Long and Mcclure spen
Sunday with their parents in the Leat
Belt.
Mrs. Vanamberg was shopping il
Pennington Saturday.
Mrs. Walter Bayless of Flat River
spent Saturday and Sunday with hel
mother, Mrs. B. Johnson.
B. Jefferies made business trip tc
Pennington Monday.
Ethel Johnson left Monday for Flat
River,
Chas. Murphy and Grace Snyder Of
this place attended party at the
home of Virgil O'Bannon at Bright
stone. They reported a good time.
Bill Benton is quite ill at this writ
ing.
The funeral of the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Mackley was held
here Monday.
One of the saddest scenes that has
ever been witnessed in this vicinity
occurred here Saturday afternoon,
when Ed Millinery, a man about 45
years of age, was found dead about
one half mile north of Knob Lick. Mr..
Millinery came to this place from
Scott county, with the intentions of
visiting his sister, Mrs. j. S. Jarnigan,
formerly of this place, but now re-
siding in st. Louis. He seemed to be
i'll when he came and told some of
the men he was most dead After
finding his sister was away he tried
to find some other place to spend the
night, but it seems as though the
unfortunate man could not, so he
slept in a barn Friday night. Satur-
day morning he was seen going up
the track and later in the morning a
bunch of small boys went to see about
him. After staying with him a while
they came back to town leaving him
alone, not knowing he was dangerous
ly i'll. About o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon Ralph Hughes and Chas. Lat
inner found him dead. The Coroner
from Pennington was called and his
body brought to town. An inquest was
held, the verdict of which was, death
occurred from some unknown cause.
Interment was made Sunday in the
|. o. o. F. Cemetery. His three sis
ters, Mrs. j. S. Jarnigan and Cora
Brown of st. Louis, and Mrs. Fred
Weber of Nevada, Mo-, and niece
and nephew, of St. Louis were in at
tendance at the funeral. Our SYM
pathy is with the bereaved ones in
their hour of sadness.
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06

Clarence Wade were Ste. Genevieve
callers Wednesday.
q Mrs. A. G. Wade spent Wednesday
with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Boyd, and
family.
VIM. Rodgers was business trans
actor near Eads the latter part of
last week.
Practically all of the farmers of this
vicinity are through sowing oats. The
flelds which were sown some weeks
ago are greening up considerably.
Mr.. and Mrs Johnnie Boyd were
guests of the formers sister, Mrs. A.
G. Wade, Sunday afternoon.
Andrew Harter of near Cofman
went to Ste. Genevieve a few days
ago and drove home a new Ford car.
John Hiles of Womack was a bus
mess visitor in this community Mon
day.
VIM. A. Smith, who for tn past
several months has been in failing
health, is reported to be greatly i'm
proved at this time.
Next Sunday, April 9Th, is Easter
Sunday. How are you going to spend
it?
G. N. Bess of Yount spent from
Monday until Wednesday with friends
at this place.
A pie supper and program will be
given by the Union Sunady school at
Coffman Saturday evening, April 7,
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend and help out in good couse. A
good time is promised all. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Daineley and
little daughter, Alice, of New Church,
visited relatives at Pennington Sat-
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Adams and
baby were guests of the formers pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams,
Sunday.
c. A. Boyd, who made business
trip to st. Louis last week, returned
home Thursday. His son, Allen, who
accompanied him, remained in the city
for longer visit with relatives and
A forest fire witnessed by the farm
ers of this neighborhood last Friday
and Saturday, of which the origin is
unknown, aided by the ferocious winds,
headed in a southerly direction, rap
idly spread and swept the various
hills, destroying much timber and
young grass which was beginning to
peep forth. People were kept busy
their fences.
The annual school meeting day was
April 8. Sidney Allen was
elected as member of the board Of
directors by unanimous vote.
On last Saturday afternoon when
J. Valentine Herman was going home
from Coffman, the horse which he
was riding became frightened at an
that came up from the
rear, and in some manner broke the
saddle girth and threw him off. He
sustained quite painful injury.
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
ROUTE 6

Miss Josephine Herbst, who has
been employed at the State Hospital
the past year, is spending her vaca-
ion with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Herbst, of this route.
Miss Christena Herbst spent Mon
day with home folks.1; lu5
Those who visited at the home of
L. !. Jarrette the latter part of last
week were Misses Pearl and Edith
Walker and Messrs. Lee Pearsell and
Plass and Harold Welker. They also
attended the last day of school at the
Carter school.
Miss Tessie Robinson, who is at
tending school in Pennington, spent
the latter part of last week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robin
son, of this route.
Paris Green and Spraying Mate
rials of all kinds at Laakman's Drug
Store. .,rf,
Grace and Blanche Mund and Doro-
thy and Ancel Robinson of Farming
ton spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends on this route.
Mrs. Ernest Herbst of Doe Run was
shopping in Pennington last Saturday.
r. w. Burch was elected school di-
rector at the Bureh school last Tues
day. ffllli "'sl,ii'H' z
VIM. Dugal is building new barn.
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
CROSS ROADS
Fine weather at present.

Fine weather at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lex Revelle moved
back to their place here last week.
Mrs. Roye Frye of Mine La Motto
spent a few days the past week with
her parents here. 'o '
M.eW Crowder spent the weekend
with home folks. H'r .L--
Mrs. Joseph Vessels and niece, Miss
Dora Lenz, were shopping in Mine
La Motto last Thursday. tsf VIZ
Some of the young people from
here attended the pie supper and spell.
ing match at Libertyville last Friday
night. H.
Misses Stella Whitworth and Co
rena Lenz of Womack spent from Sat
urday evening until Sunday morning
with the latter's uncle, VIM. Lenz,
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Critics and
grandchildren were shopping in Fred
ericktown last Friday.
A fine rain fell her last Saturday
night.
The measles are raging in this COM
munity
Marvin Wright and Paul Lenz of
Womack were in our community Sun
day evening,
There was no school here Tuesday
evening on account of the school board
meeting. F t.".
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
DESLOGE

c. G. Bryan sold 5-passenger
Buick to Tolbert Henson of Federal
this week.
Miss Irene Hise spent Sunday in
Festus.
Helen Miller spent the latter part
of last week in st. Louis.
Mrs. Mabel Lott of near Sprott is
visiting her mother, Mrs. E. M. Brown.
Misses Lucille and Edna Cundiff of
Pennington visited relatives here the
latter part of last 7qeck.
Miss Lucy Sisk will visit home folks
at Des Arc Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Porter spent the
first of the week with Mr.. Porter's
parents on Route 3, Pennington.
M. Harris of st. Louis spent Tues
day with his daughter, Mrs. R. S.
Kahn.
Misses Maud Jobe and Anna John
son visited in Bonne Terre Sunday.
Miss Elsie Reichert and Kate Demp-
sey of Flat River were Desloge shop
pers Tuesday.
Mrs. John Wood of Pennington was
a Desloge visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred Werchan is very ill this
week She is at the Bonne Terre hos
pital.
Mrs. Geo. Whaley was operated on
at the National hospital last week.
She is reported to be much better this
week.
Mrs. Eli Hobaugh of Cantwell is
very sick this week. A trained nurse
from st. Louis was called the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Coffield of
Pennington were Desloge visitors
Sunday.
L. j; Casey of Mexico, Mo-, is here
on business.
Miss nellie Rouse of Doniphan, Mo-,
spent the latter part of last week with
Desloge relatives.
Mrs. L. w. Garrett and daughter
are the guests of her mother, Mrs. C.
F. Shumaker, at Bismarck.
DR.. E. L. Monroe of Bonne Terre
was here Wednesday on business.
7. E. Ruffing has purchased new
6-cylinder touring car.
Farrell Miller is on the sick list this
week.
The revival meeting in progress at
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
BUSINESS COLLEGE NOTES

Gentry Keith has accepted a posi-
tion with the Doe Run Co. at River
Mines.
Zach Jennings has written Prof.
Miller about his position at Hot
Springs, Ark, with which he is very
much pleased.
Miss Opal Watts enrolled Monday
in the stenographic department.
Last Thursday Prof. Moothart ad-
dressed the student body relative to
his work in Jefferson City.
Miss Ruth Shick of DeLassus Wis
tied the school Friday of last week.
Miss Shick intends enrolling soon.
Mrs. ]. G. Hunt, mother of one of
our advanced students, called at the
college Thursday morning.
Miss Anna Brockmiller has receiv-
ed an American Penman Certificate
of Proficiency.
Miss Mabel Mills deserves special
mention for the record she has made
for the last two weeks in the blind
folded typewriting contest.
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
AVON

Quite an abundance of rain fell in
this vicinity the past week, which was
beginning to be badly needed, as
seed which had been sown were un-
able to come up on account of the
ground being so hard and dry.
VIM. Mcdowell of Coffman was in
our town Monday. "
Paul Boyd of Eads spent few
days recently with relatives at this
place. A4s {gIns
Mr. and Mrs. ]. 7. DaineIey and
daughter, Gladys, of New Church,
spent Friday night in Pennington,
the guests of the formers son and the
latter's brother, Nicholas Daineiey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daineley returned home
Saturday, while Miss Gladys remained
for "A longer visit. 4 - !.
Johnnie and Tucker Boyd and
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06
KNOB LICK

Quite a rain fell here Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mr.. Bridgman made business trip
to Fredericktown one day last week.
Mary Mcfarland and Mrs. Muller
son were shopping in Pennington
Saturday. II
Miss Matte Webb spent Sunday
with home folks here.
R. w. Vanamberg of Lutesville
spent Sunday with his brother, Prof.
Vanamberg, of this place.
Chas. Clemons and family of Flat
River are visiting relatives here at
this writing.
M. ]. Sutherland and daughter,
Maud, were Fredericktown visitors
Monday.
Cy Bayless, who has employment
in the Lead Belt spent Sunday with
home folks here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice of Flat River
are the guests of Ed Snyder and fam
The Farmington times., 1917-04-06

Saturday night. The event was an
April Fool social and the girls were
all masked The house was beauti-
fully decorated in the club colors, pink
and green, and the girls wore pink and
green caps. Dainty refreshments
were served. All members present re-
ported an enjoyable evening. Those
present were: Myrtle Lovvorn, Manda
O'Heeron, Opal Cage, Viola Elvins,
Minnie White, Eta Ratley, Ruth
O'Heeron, Mabel Lovvorn, Eula Nc
CURE, Verde Cross and Mrs. Chas.
Waters, Bryan Cozean, Mayo Stenson,
Otto Flannery, DR.. c. W. Garleb and
Frank Lovvorn.