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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09
HARDY'S HAPPENINGS.
Rain Welcomed. Fires Again
Made. Many Visitors Come
and Go. Meriwether
Barbecue.

We are so glad to have had nice.
rain on Friday, which helped every.
thing so much, and enabled the
farmers to plough and plant some
more of their hard lands, and gave
the cotton and corn a drink; also,
the grain and gardens. But my!
isn't it cold? Winter fingers in the
lap of spring until quite late. Fires
are very comfortable and necessary.
Such weather! Some were sitting
on their piazzas Sunday afternoon,
| can't say enjoying themselves, for
they were drawing up their coats,
and looked so cold, as we'll as felt
so.
We went out riding Sunday after
noon to Mr.. Jim Gilchrist's to see
them little while; also, Mrs. T. r.
Gilchrist, who is the picture of
health herself, but has a very sick
baby, just out of the hospital; in
fact, two of them just back. We
hope they will soon be all right
now.
We were sorry to hear that Mrs.
Tom Miller had been taken 10 the
hospital few days ago. Hope she
can soon come home sound and
we'll. She has been very frail for
many years.
Met Cadet Hal Wells at Mr.. t.
r. Gilchrist's visiting his aunt.
Saw Mrs. D. T. Mathis and son
D. T., Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Reese
and MIR. Walter Harris coming
across the bridge as we did.
Met Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Mckie
and family in their car coming out
to visit Miss Genie Hammond, who
was holding a reception on her
front piazza. Mrs. D. R. Ham
mond and daughter were there also.
Messrs. H. L. and H. G. Bunch
and family, Mrs. 1. G. Raymond
and Miss Lila Bunch were riding
on the good roads ssof Georgia and.
la ssosths Caroline asll:s:s
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry McKie-
brought Miss Marjorie Mckie home
Saturday after very pleasant week
with them.
Master julie Butler spent the
weekend with Master Robert Nc
kie, Jr.
Mr.. Walter Stevens motored Miss
Mary Townes to Augusta Saturday.
Mrs. Townes and MIR. Frank Townes
were in town also.
We are looking forward to the
Meriwether agricultural club bar
becue on May 10 at the hall. we
always enjoy them so much.
We are soon to lose one of our
sweet girls, Judging from an invita-
tion W. received few days ago.
We speak Of Miss Beatrice Stephens
to marry Mr.. Julius NJ. Nann on the
lGtn. We congratulate Mr.. Vanii
on winning such lovely little lady,
aud wish for them both every hap
plness.
Hardy's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09
Death of Mrs. Victoria Evans.

In the early watches of Thursday
morning death claimed one of the
Oldest residents Of Edgefield, Mrs
Victoria Evans, who was nearing
the close of her 9Oth year. About
ten days prior to her death Mrs
Evans fell and fractured her right
hip, and instead of rallying from
the shock, this aged and greatly be-
loved lady steadily grew weaker till
the end.
During the last days Of her life
all of her children were gathered
about her, and from the moment of
her injury until life became extinct,
she received constant and most de-
voted attention Nothing thats hui
man ingenuity could devise or pro-
vide was left undone.
Before her marriage to the late
Gen. Nathan George Evans, Mrs.
Evans was Miss Victoria Gary and
was reared at Cokesbury. She
came to Edgefeld to reside about
1882, after the death of her husband
and also after the death Of her dis
tinquished brother, Gen. NJ. w.
Gary. Mrs. Evans was an unusual
woman. Not only was her life and
personality an embodiment of that
splendid culture of the old South,
hut she was woman of remarkable
intellectual strength and q charm
ing conversationalist. H Havin g
travelled extensively and being con-
versant with the best literature and
also possessing the rich experience
of accumulated years, she was al
ways intensely interesting in con-
versation. Mrs. Evans possessed
decided convictions and could al
ways be found on the right side Of
sll questions affecting the social
and religious welfare of the State
and community. She was devout
member of the Methodist church
from girlhood ard during the more
active years of her life was always
a regular attendant upon the serv-
ices of her church. Her death re-
moves a personality that is greatly
honored and beloved in Edgefeld
by Young and the old. the white
and the colored. l7sf2E Esis
Mrs. Evans is survived by three
sons, John Gary Evans, N. G. Evans,
B. B. Evans and one daughter, Miss
Mary Evans. The funeral was con-
Quoted by Rev. A. L. Gunter,
pastor of the Methodist church at
Oakley Park at $3.50 O'Clock Thurs
day morning. The body was
carried to Cokesbury Friday morn
ing for burial in the family square,
the funeral party making the
journey in special c&r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09
CLEORA CULLINGS.
School Closed With Picnic. Ad
dresses on Civic Prepared
ness. Killed Eleven
Snakes at One Shot.

Our school closed last Friday and
we had basket picnic at the school
house Saturday. Mr.. A. S. Tomp-
kins gave us talk on Civic
Preparedness and Education. AS is
always, with him, his remarks were
original and to the point. He was
followed by Mr.S.McG. .Simpkins ana
DR.. Josh Beall on the same subjects.
These talks were all good and to
the point and were enjoyed by all
present.
Owing to the rain on Friday
which put hard land in good cons
dition to plow, very few of the mel
Of the community were present.
MIR. Albert Reel, who was operas.
ed on in ar Augusta hospital about
three weeks ago, is improving slow
ly. His mother Mrs. w. T. Reel:
is still in Augusta with him.
L. R. Brunson, ,Tr.. has been in
bed several days with chills' but IS
better now. f
Mr.. G. M. Williams is confined,
to bis home with Rheumatism or
sciatica.
Misses Ellie and Eugenia Minis.
visited Mrs. L. r. Brunson last Fri.
day.
The drought has at last been
broken; had fine rain Friday. Is
raining all day today, and it looks
as if we will have as long a wet
spell as we had dry.
Some who planted cotton early
have very good stands, but those
who were late planting have none
up yet. 8.
We have the champion snake
killer in this community. Mr.. D.
g. Nicholson, who lives on Mr..iSA.
B. Holmes place, saw big water
moccasin on the opposite bank of
the creek and several others follow.
ing him. When they stopped. PIE
81 ce INTO tsaa 5.ac4H ed
eleven at one shot. Next mani" EN e
All around here are about through
planting cotton, but very little corn
has been planted, but there will be
big crop put in after this big rain.
There will be more corn, peas,
velvet beans, sorghum and potatoes
planted around here than for sew
eral years.
DR.. Josh Beall happened to be
over here on business and attended
our picnic. His friends were all
glad to see him.
We wish Uncle Nv" Morgan,
another one Of our Edgesield men
who has moved TO Georgia, had
happened over at the same time.
Others Of his Edgefield friends
would like to shake his hand besides
Fair, Minis and Griffis.
The Gritiis school closed last FRI
day with All entertainment at night,
which was a decided success and
rejected credit on teacher and
pupils. Mrs. John Barnett taught
the Gritlis school this term. y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09

A stranger entered the church
during the sermon. Getting tired,
he asked his neighbor, How long
has he been preaching?:"
About thirty or forty years, |
think" +" replied the man.
"I'll stay, then," said the stranger;
he must be nearly done. "-The
Young man and Woman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09

Horace--"There's your friend
Simpkins. ! am afraid he's going
to get soaked to the skin. Why
don't you ask him under your um,
brella?"
Ely-''I'm afraid he would recog-
nize it!"-Judge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09

Miss Southby-"So you'll be in
Florida another week? Are you
going to KisSimmee before you
start for home?'
Mr.. North-''I hadn't thought
of it, but you certainly do look
tempting. ."-Chicago Daily News
When in need Of gasoline come
to our price this week is 81
cents per gallon. -
Stewart & Kernaghan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-09

Fer SALE: 100 Bushels of peas,
also pure White Leghorn eggs for
Matching, Is cents for Is. l.. G.
Parker & Co.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
MESA STARTS RED
 GROSS SEAL WORK

MESA, Dec. 6.-The work of dis tributing the Red Cross seals in Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert is now being brought before the people of these towns by President James w. Lesueur and Rev. Francis Bloy, who have been selected to organize the work in the places named. These gentlemen will visit the schools and outline for the pupils the plan of selling. One hundred seals will be left in each room of the various schools and when these are sold there will be given to the room a health chart both attractive in design and useful in that it outlines a daily health program for boys and girls.
 Yesterday afternoon MT. Bloy was busy placing the seals in the local stores for sale and incidentally selling each merchant his dollars worth.
 As is well known, the Red Cross seals are sold for the purpose of raising the fund to carry on the work of the National Anti-Tuberculosis society Arizona is asked to sell a million seals at a penny each. Of the amount thus raised, 10 per cent goes to the work of the Red Cross, 40 per cent to the National Anti ti-Tuberculosis society, and 50 per cent to the Arizona Anti-Tuber- culosis organization. Miss Carroll Walton of Michigan, has been employed to work permanently in the state, en- gazing in general educational cam paign, visiting the schools and various club and society meetings, explaining preventative measures to avoid the spread of the great white plague
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
ENGINEERS TOWORK
 ON AUXILIARY GAM

GLENDALE, Dec. 6.-Engineer Will liam Bartlett. with a full crew of as- sistants left last night for the vicinity of Camp Verde where he will make the survey for the auxiliary dam which will be a part of the Horseshoe pro- ject.
 Ed. Rudolph is the purchaser of the Fuller barn and will have immediate possession. He will commence the building of an up to the minute" Ford garage.
 William Ireland is building a new home in Catlin Court for his family. Mir. Ireland recently sold the present residence to Mrs. Mary J. Laplant.
 William Drieschback has sold his home place to Lou Charliebois.
 Herman Scharer has bought the 160 acre Edward Williams place, sold at auction Monday
 Mrs. R. E. Watts arrived home from Indiana yesterday morning. The fam fly has taken apartments with Mrs. Morrison for the winteH
 Mrs. Jessie NJ. Coughey will arrive Friday from Omaha, to spend the win ter with her sister, Mrs. Grave Pin nell
 The firemen will commence to have regular drill practice to compete for the prizes the merchants are offering for the best drilled squad. The contest will take place on Monday, December IT and banquet, for which very elab- crate preparations are being made, will be a feature.
 E. l.. Vanderbeck has been in town several days readjusting the delivery system of The Republican. Several changes will be made and a prompt delivery will be made in the future.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Mesa Bachelors Entertain

Several Mesa bachelors viz, Messrs. Harris, Dunn, Johns, Myers and Sec retary Evans, the lacrer not & bach but widower by virtue of the fact that his family is in California, catered to number of guests on Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. l.. w. Still well. The guests were Mrs. Coffin and the Misses Coffin, Yocum, Dobbs and MT. Vogel of Tempe and Misses Rice and Scott of Mesa. The dinner was prepared by said bachelors and said widower, and at last accounts all of the venturesome guests are yet alive and in no need of a physician. Follow ing the banquet the party visited the Guild hall and enjoyed a dance.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Baptist Church Banquet

The members of the Baptist church enjoyed st banquet on Tuesday night, which was held in the church building, and under the direction of a commit tee of which Mrs. B. H. Van Spanck- eren was chairman. Rev. D. c. Will Hams who each night of this week is delivering addresses on Church eff ficiency, presided as toastmaster, and those responding were S. F. Davis, Mrs. Braden, T. B. Cresswell and w. F. Day, the last named of Phoenix. In addition there were vocal solos by Mrs. Ray mond Ingrahm and Miss Lois Wendell, a piano solo by Truman Paisley and a reading by Miss Gladys Clark. Those present reported delightful evening
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
False Alarm of Fire

The fire department with it's usual accompaniment of hurrying autos made quick run yesterday to the o. S. Stap- ley residence in the southeastern part of town, only to find a woodpile with a small blaze, creating all the excite ment. Mrs. Stapley was calling for the store to tell one of her sons that the woodpile was on fire and the tele- phone operator understood that the house was burning and turned in the alarm.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06

HOUSEWORK BY DAY, soc hour. Phone 193g D
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
May Reduce Tax Rate

At the regular monthly meeting of the Mesa city council the matter of the tax rate for the coming year was dis cussed, it being ascertained that a rate Of 52 cents on the s100 would be suf- ficient. The rate for 1917 was S7 cents, making 8. reduction of 35 cents. The expense budget of 1917 was $17 ,000 as against $11, 900 for the coming year.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
War Addresses at Moments Club

The Friday afternoon meeting of the Women's Club will be held at the Guild hall, beginning at o'clock The session will be in charge of the Civic department and the following speakers are on the program. G. A. Aftinwall will discuss "Encampments of the Draft Army from an officers point of view, and A. G. Bartlett of the Evans School, recently returned from France will give his experience as an ambulance driver at the front
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Play We'll Attended

A large crowd saw the perform ance, of the Redmond Musical com panY Tuesday evening in "A Thief in the House." The show was dis tine Gy different from anything seen in -eempe and therefore enjoyed. A thre e-piece orchestra accompanied the com any as also did the chorus girls of the company. The dances of the chol us were good and received a mum Der of encores. Perhaps among the members of the excellent cast, Susie of Sioux City, Mrs. Howell and Mic holas King, the latter played by Red nlond himself, were the most com plinR;nted although Parks the butler, drew his share of admiration. All the characters played rneir parts ex- cept jonally well and Tempeans ap- preo dated the generosity of the con- pany in their work for the local Red Cross.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Detective Agencies

DETECTIVE SERVICE, confidential Investigations. For individuals, attor- neys, corporations. National exper- fence. reliable results. Licensed and bonded. Room II, Donofrio Bldg, Phone 1757. P. o. 1915, Phoenix, Ariz.
 1odv
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Chiropodist

CORNS REMOVEO-Not trimmed; without pain or er-soreness; best is cheapest. Anna Ekola, Elvey & Hulett Drug Co. 12m
 ROPODY-Bunions, corns, cal louses removed; painless and blood less; soc each; moles, warts, etc., re- moved by electricity. 29-S1 East Ad- ams St.; Frank Shirley; phone 1704. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
WNNSL0W HIGH ID
 PLAY TEMPE HIGH

TEMPE, Dec. 6.-Winslow high school basketball team is coming dow n to Tempe this week and play a double header game. Thursday afte rnoon the team will play the loca high school team and get into prao .tice to play the Normal team Eric lay afternoon. Both games will, no doubt, be interesting to all basket ball fans.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Money to Loan

CHATTEL AND SALARY LOANS $10 to s100 on salaries, furniture, pia- nos. livestock, farming implements, automobiles, etc. No delay; reason able rates; confidential Mutual Loan Co.,. 1400 Grand Ave. Office hours a. m. to 5 D. m. Phone 1896. If MONEY TO LOAN on improved city or farm property at
 PER CENT.
 VERNON c. COOK Phone 752. 115 North First Ave.
 If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Soldiers Speak

A message from the activities of the war zone was brought home to Ternneans when Sergeant Dunlap and Serg ant Bury each spoke short
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06

thou gh regret was expressed at the absa9oce of Rev. Fowle the pastor, and his wife, who were kept at home be-
 cause of the illness of their little boy.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican and dispose of. or get what you want
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Auto Painting

AUTO PAINTING and top work: upholstering; expert work. Detroit Auto Paint and Trim Shop, 6t3 South Central Ave-: phone 1710. u
 AUTO PAINTING Dick Talbot 1541 East Van Buren. Phone 3522. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Auto Time Table

AuCO llu6 J dUlc ->~~~~~-~~~~~~-~-> -~->~~~~>~-~-~~>~>~->~
 PHOENIX-GLENDAL
 AUTO STAGE
 Stations
 Phoenix-BerryhllPs Corner
 Glendale-E. J. Fiock's
 Stages Run Every Half Hour Leave Glendale Leave Phoenix 7:30 a. m. S:30 a. m.
 to to
 6:0Op.m. 6:00p. m.
 Night Service Leave Phoenix g: % p. m.. 1O:oo p. m.
 Phone Glendale 25
 SCOTTSDALE STAGE
 $1.00 round trip; soc one way. Leave Scottsdale s; 30 a. m. and 1 p. m., ar riyes Scottsdale F m. and p. m.; leaves Phoenix (Owl Drug Co.,, First Ave. & Adams) Il a. m. and , p. m.; leaves Ingleside 9 g. m. and 1:15 p. m., arrives Ingleside 1l:45 a. m. and 5:45 p. m. Baggage and express daily except Sunday Special trip Saturday nights; leaves Scottsdale D. m., leaves Phoenix II p. m. Mrs. Bradley. Prop.
 PHOENIX- MAYER STAGE LINE Over Black Canyon road; daily ax cept Sunday; leaves Phoenix a. nn.. drrlVeS Mayer, p. In.i leave mayer, 8 a. m., arrive Phoenix, p. m. Of- flee 161a South Central Ave; office phone 1547; residence phone 3212. If
 FIXES AUTO STAGE LINE
 Phoenix Tempe Mesa Chandler Cars leave Phoenix and Mesa every 30 minutes from a. m. until D m. and thereafter as follows: Leave Phoenix Leave Mesa FOO D. m. 6:30 ?. m. S00p. m. FOO ?. m. 9:00p. m. 500 D. m. 10:00 m. 9:00p. m. Leaves Tempe about 30 minutes af- ter leaving Phoenix. Leaves Tempe about 30 minutes after leaving Mesa. Mesa Chandler Division Leave Mesa Leave Chandler 500 a. III. 5: 50 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 12:00 a. m. 100 p. m. 2:OO D. m. 3:0Op. m. 400 D. m. 5:00p m. 500 p. m. zoo p. m. Fixes Livery: Phone 414; 1lO North Central.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Chiropractic

HIROPRACTIC-G. D. Claus, D. C., specialist for curvatures, disorders, pain. etc. 35 E. Washington St If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Awnings

AWNING AND CAMPING seaecn now on. We make everything known that will fool the rain and sun. Phne- nix Tent and Awning Co.,, corner First and Monroe Sts. phone 1411. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Corsetiere

GOODWIN CORSETS, Madame Re- zine, French corsetiere; remodeling, repairing. 907 W. Washington. Phone SS89. 12bs
 MRS. c. L. HOLT, NuBone Cor setiere. 314 North Third Ave; phone 2525. If
 SPIRELLA CORSETS-Miss Nora Smith, Route No. 2; Phone 203R11. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Carpet Cleaning

NOW IS THE TIME to have your carpets cleaned. The Electric Carpet Cleaners; phone T33. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Auto Laundry
Blue Prints

BLUE PRINTS, negatives, white prints, brown line prints. map mount ing. Phoenix Blue Print Co.,. Bake Bldg, Phoenix. Ariz If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Personals

I WOULD LIKE to communicate with MT. William Barrows, formerly from New Brunswick, N. J. Address Box 2209 Republican, also from New Brusnwick. N. J. m
 INFORMATION WANTED where abouts of J. N. Sluss, cook. Address Box 2205 Republican. bg
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Wanted Situation, Male

YOUNG MAN. here for his health, able to work, wishes light work of apy kind for his board Box 2211 Republi-
 can. n
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Transfer and Storage
SEWING MACHINES

SEWING MACHINES eavePP Am
 ALL MAKES sewing machines. Only S2.50 per month. 4th Ave. and Jeffer- son St. Phone 1873. J. B. Guess (rlan- ager). Agents for the New Home sew ing machine. 12r
 SEWING MACHINES-All makes of sewing machines. Only $2.50 per month. Agents for the New Home. Corner 4th Ave. & Jeff. St. Phone 1878. J. B. Guess, Mgr. tf
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Dressnaking

DRESSMAKING-.91 North Sev- enth St. 12l
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06

MODISTE MRS. R. TATUM--Moved to 303 No. First St. Tel 1918. 12bs
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Wanted Situation, Male

WANTED-Child to board and care for in a Christian family; good refer ence. Box 2224 Republican. n
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Wanted Situation, Female
Wanted Miscellaneous

CASH for a or room frame to move. Linsey, "A So. 2nd St. p
Arizona republican., 1917-12-06
Southside i de: News
 " D. JOHNSON

MESA OFFICE Chandler Court Phone 1-R-2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-11
Keeps Her Children
In Perfect Health
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin tho
Family Laxative for Many
Years.

Mrs. Aug. Doelefeld of Carlyle, Ill.
recently wrote to DR. Caldwell al
Monticello, ILL.,, that she has used DR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in her home
for a number of years. and would not
be without it, as with it she has been
able to keep her four children in per
feet health
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a
combination OF simple laxative herbs
with pepsin that acts on the bowels
in an easy, natural way, and regulates
the action of this most important
function. Nearly all the sickness 10
which children are subject is trace
able to bowel inaction, and a mild de
pendable laxative. such as Dr.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin should have a
place in every family medicine chest.
1t is pleasant to the taste and chill
dren like it, and take it readily, while
il is equally effective for adults.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
in drug stores everywhere for fifty
cents bottle To avoid limitations
and ineffective substitutes be sure
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-11
REGISTRATION PLANS
Boards viii Have Little Chance to
Show FaVoritlsm.

| N'SW aNSEItiSlUs
Washington, May 11.--To dispose
Of any fear that county and city reg
istration boards will exercise fayori
tism in enrolling soldiers under the
selecfive draft act, Provost Marsha
Gen Crowder issued a statement last
night, declaring oh practices would
bc virtually IMP IDle berause OF
the explicit term j which the act is
drawn. lie warned registration oiici
ais that iavcritism easily could be
detected and would be punished with
heavy penalties.
Every precautions" said the state
ment, will be taken to make it Ger
tain that the registration will be con
Quoted with exact Justice. The law
is specific and allows no latitude to
the boards either in the matter of
registration or in the latter matter
OF exemption from service. In fact
The law is self.eXecuting. Every man
within the aye limits fixed by the
solectiye service act must register,
and the penalty Of the law for evasion
Of registration will fell, not only on
the man who fails TO appear, but on
any member of "A registration board
who may be shown to he in collision
With the person who attempts to es,
cape his duty.
Further than this, the registration
boards viii never act as exemption
boards except in certain specific cases
such as where young man who has
registered shall claim to be employed
in federal, state or local office, and
thereby does come within the exemp-
lion clause of the statute. In a case
like this the facts must be entered
officially and attested so far as the
other reasons for exemptions under
the law are concerned, exemptions
for men engaged in pursuits in which
their work is more valuable at home
than in the service. the authority will
lie with a board OF higher jurisdiction
"1'he law provides the penalty of
Imprisonment with no alternative of
4 fine for any official or any registered
man who shall make a false return
or connive at such a practice. The
safeguards against favoritism or eva
sion ere ample