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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

Mr.. George b. Harris and Miss
jamie Harris of Henderson, n. c.,
are here visiting Mesdames J. r.
Tompkins and w. G. Lynch.
Sunday evening the ordinance of
baptism was administered at the
Baptist church to Misses Annie Sue
Broadwater, Ethel and Corrle Cheat
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. ,Jerrald LaGrone
motored to Darlington Sunday.
Mrs. LaGrone will remain several
days in Darlington with relatives.
Mrs. Agatha A. Woodson united
with the Baptist church Sunday
morning, bringing her letter from
the First Baptist church of Au-
gusta.
Mr.. A. E. Padgett attended the
convention of the bankers of the
second district, which was held in
Aiken Wednesday.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw will lee
ture- at the Columbia theatre Tues
day, April %, at 1890, $3.50 and
$50, Columbia, South Carolina.
The Food Administration has
ruled that On and after April 20 re-
tail marchants cannot make gross
profit on sugar of more than one
cent pound.
DR.. w. D. QUITS, DR.. R. A.
Marsh, DR.. J. G.. Edwards and DR..
A. r. Nicholson are in Aiken TO-
day attending the annual meeting
of the South Carolina Medical As
sociation.
There will be a play, entitled
Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party"
given at Golfers school house on
the night of April 26. The funds
will be used for the benefit of the
library. We trust that this enter
tainment will be largely patronized.
DR.. A. H. Corley has moved into
the new residence erected by Mr..
Henry Powell, recently purchased
by Hon. B. E. Nlcholaon, and Mr..
G. NJ. Thomas has moved into the
Maine Street residence recently pur-
chased from DR.. Corley.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Minis and
Miss Annie May Minis motored to
Edgefeld Sunday, worshipping in
the forenoon in the Baptist church.
Miss Annie May has just returned
from her school near Gilbert.
Mr.. F. E. Padgett was passing
through Columbia Monday and saw
the celebrated movie" comedian,
Charlie Chaplin, who is making a
tour in the interest of the Liberty
Bond campaign.
Hon. n. g. Evans spent Monday
in Saluda attending court and, Incl
dentally, attended large patriotic
rally. He reports that the people
of Saluda are waking up to their
patriotic duty.
Mr.. S. T. Williams, tile prosper
GUS farmer-merchant of North Pleas
ant Lane, subscribed for Liberty
Bonds to the amount of $1,000
while in Edgeield several days ago
That is the kind of patriotism that
cuts the Kaiser to the quick.
A delegation en- route from Ashe-
vile, Greenvllle and Greenwood to
Augusta and Savannah in the inter-
est of the Dixie highway will ar
rive in Edge6eld to-day to remain
for few hours. These gentlemen
will be met by a committee from
Edgeheld.
Our interest in the great war
5000 miles away is becoming in
tensely personal. Capt. Francis
Sheppard is now in front lire SER
vice and Mr.. Gus Tompkins has
REACHED France with his hospital
unit. Mr., A. S. Tompkins receiv-
ed four letters from his son Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cogburn
and Mrs Mamie n. Tillman mo-
tored to Augusta Monday afternoon
to see THE Bird of Paradise"
which is proving to be one of the
most popular attractions of the sea-
son, largely because of the Hawlian
music.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17
To Ministers of Edgefield
County.

have received request from Mr..
E. w. Robertson, State Chairman
Liberty Loan Committee, that l
communicate with all clergymeu
and ministers of Edgefe!d county
that Sunday, April 81, be observed
as Liberty Loan Sunday, and that
each devote portion of his sermon
at least in making an appeal to his
people of the vital necessity of back.
ing the boys at the front by the
purchase of Liberty Bonds. This
request comes from the following
order from Washington:
Secretary McAdoo has designa-
ted April 81 as Liberty Loan Sun
day. He is sending letter direct
to one hundred and fourteen thous-
and ministers, asking them to preach
Liberty Loan sermons. Will you
make plans TO get unrestricted CO.
operation of churches in your dis
trict?"
| take this method through the
newspapers of our county to COM
municate this request to all our
ministers, since l have not the ini-
tials and postotlices of all of them.
Respectfully,
z Pa1pett Chairman
Liberty Loan Committee
For Edgefeld County.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

LOST-A broach containing %
pearls, with 2 or 8 of them lost out.
Broach lost in town of Edge6eld.
Reward will be paid to finder.
Leave breach at Advertiser office.
4-lO-3t Mrs. r. E. Cheatham.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

A large shipment of dresses in
messaline and taffetas arrived to-
day in almost any shade you want
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

Good -four is scarce, why cook
cake, when you can buy Stones
delightful cakes at l3cts. 2 for
25cts. at
L. T. Nays.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

Stewart & Thompson strain of
Barred Rocks good layers and
brooders. Fifteen eggs for Sl.5O,
cash with order.
Mrs. P. n. Lott,
Johnston, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

A full line of Hams and Break
fast Strips, fresh every 10 days.
Try o1r Georgia Cane Syrup. 9octs.
per gallon.
T, r Nav.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL;

Mr.. z. J. Minis and Miss Kate
Minis spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Ready of Johnston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

We have some barley flour, you
can buy without substitutes. Use it
and save wheat for our soldiers.
L. T. May.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

when I have used them in the past.
/ am glad to again recommend
them"
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that cured Mrs. Jackson, Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

We keep our stock of millinery
always complete. New goods. ar
irving almost daily.
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

Mr.. George b. Harris and Miss
jamie Harris of Henderson, n. c.,
are here visiting Mesdames j. r.
Tompkins and w. c. Lynch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-17

Sunday evening the ordinance Of
baptism was administered at the
Baptist church to Misses Annie Sue
Broadwater, Ethel and Corrle Cheat
ham.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20

made no profit he declared. but II
has lost thousands Of dollars. Ar
rangements now have been made.
however. which will enable il TO OBJ
tain supplies from sources that will
reduce overhead charges and keep
prices down.
Or. Mott admitted that in cases
gift tobacco was sold at Y. NJ. c. A.
canteens. but said IL was due 10 the
fact that shipments were not proper
~ marked and were sold 70 the Y.
NJ @. A by the quartermaster. In
every case where this tobacco was
returned the Y NJ. c. A gave the
purchaser its equivalent from its
own supplies
In answer 20 the charge that Y.
NJ. C.. A. workers persistently lodged
danger. DIR. Mott said that nine
workers have been killed by shell
fire while on duty and % seriously
gassed or wounded Thirty-one 9TH
ers have died in service chiefly as
result Of exposure and overwork.
Ten have been cited for bravery or
decorated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
ALASKA IS FACING
BANKRUPTCY, REPORT

SEATTLE, Wash. Dec. 20.-Alas-
ka faces bankruptcy. At least this is
the assertion Of Acknowledgement
George Grigsby, of the northern ter
ritory, unless the United States SUI
preme Court, in a hearing TO be held
this month, uphOlds the decision Of
District Judge Robert w. Jennings
in the case of the Alaska-Pacifc
Fisheries against the territory
Certain taxes imposed by the 1913
Territorial Legislature on fisheries
and mining industries have been
paid under protest These protested
taxes amount to more than $1,000
0C0 and this money has been spent.
The case coming before the Supreme
Court is 10 test the right of the ter
ritory TO impose taxes. The fisheries
concern contends the territory has
no right TO impose taxes of any
kind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
Wholesalers and
Jobbers Appoint
New Committee

The annual meeting Of the South
Bend Wholesalers and Jobbers
was held at the Chamber OF Com
merce Thursday night. Following n
luncheon the business session of the
meeting was held and the following
executive committee was elected: A
F. Ely. George ". Platner. W. Fl.
Swintz. Walter J. East and T. W.
Long.
Traffic Conditions" was the sub
ject of a discussion, during which
the condition OF shipping facilities
was considered. 1t was thought b.
many that within a few weeks the
transporting of troops and supplies
necessary to the armed forces %
the United States would be elimin-
ated to a great extent and the public
carriers would have more Of their
equipment for the handling OF mef-
chandise.
The paper presented by A. F.
Eby at the Rotary club meeting
was read again by Mr.. Ebey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20

not deny that in isolated cases there
was just ground FOR complaint
Dr. Mott said that zoo men and
women workers had been recalled
from France because Of unhtness
and announced that there would DE
q general tightening up" TO correct
conditions which have resulted in
criticisms He stated that George
W Perkins Mortimer II. SchifT and
T. s. Brockman have gone abroad
for the express purpose Of eliminat-
ing. so far as possible. any further
cause for complaint.
Or Mott denied the most fire.
quent complaint which has been
that the association has been profit
ing by the operation of its canteens
overseas FIe explained that il had
been agreed with Gen. Pershing
that II any profit were derived from
the carteens IL should be used ex-
clusively for the benefit Of the men
Of the army
Includes Overhead Charges.
Canteens have been conducted.
Dr Mott said, on a cost basis. but
in fixing prices il has been necessary
20 reckon on such overhead charges
as transportation and marine insur-
ance with the result that prices
We're much higher than in this coun-
try. Not only has the organization
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
PIANIST'S DAUGHTER
SEEKS SCREEN FORTUNE

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 90
Miss Dagmar Godowski, nineteen
vear-old daughter Of the world
famous pianist, has renounced a
musical career for the screen. Miss
Godowski will become a star in ORR
entail films. il she has her way, she
SAYS. While size had never seen the
Orient she has always felt it," and
wants to play in wierd Eastern. mys-
FERROUS plays. Papa GOdOwski has
given his consent, but Miss Godow-
ski says Il can't become really
truly film star unless / can fSd my
place in drama of the Far East"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
COL. FREYERMUTH Is
AGAIN IN CIVIL LIFE

After an absence of nearly / 2
months. Col. George W. Freyer-
muth has returned TO South Bend TO
remain. The colonel will resume his
duties in the firm Of Freyermuth &
Maurer. architects.
Col Freyermuth left South Bend
with his regiment soon after the
United States entered the war, and
for more than a year was stationed
at Camp Selby, Miss a few months
ago he was transferred to Camp
Zachary Taylor. KY, where he re-
NAMED until leaving the service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20

FORT WAYNE, Ind. Dec. 20
Upon orders from union officials at
Schenectady, y. " 5000 employees
OF the General Electric Co. here
went out on strike Friday. 1t was
announced at union headquarters
here that the men would remain out
until the company acceded 10 the
demands Of the men in the east for
recognition Of the union and rein
statement Of employees laid of. The
general manager Of the plant here
has refused 10 make any comment
on the strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
BERLIN SAYS ALLIES
DEMAND LOCOMOTIVES

PARIS. Dec. 20.-(Havas)-Ac-
cording TO Berlin dispatches re
ceiyed here, the Germans between
Dec II and Dec. % must deliver
up TO the allies 100 locomotives.
In the periods from Dec. p TO Jan. 6
and Jan. TO Jan. 9 two additional
patches of 100 must be turned
over to the allies. 1t is asserted that
if the deliveries are not carried out
with regularity the Germans viii be
forced to give up 500 additional 10
COmOtives as a penalty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
1000 NEW CASES OF
FLU" DAILY IN STATE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 20
Statistics compiled by the Indiana
state board of health show that dur
ing November, 1880 cases of infiu-
enza were reported to the board
This is 1883 lower than the month
OF October, when 1913 cases were
reported. During December there
has been an average of slightly less
than 5000 cases reported daily from
about 40 counties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
MOTT REPLIES To
CRITICISM Of
YIN. c. A. WORK
Declares 200 Men and Women
Have Been Recalled Because
of UnfitneSS-DenieS
Canteen Profits.

NEW YORK. Dec 2O.-Dr John
=, MOTE chairman Of the war work
council Of the Y. NJ. C. a. discussed
in detail here last night adverse crid-
cisms directed against the organizo-
tion by soldiers here and in France.
Tie vigorously defended the work Of
The organization as "a whole. but did
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
WILL CALL REPORT ON
ALASKAN ELECTION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Repre-
sentative Kitchin, of North Carolina.
the democratic leader, notified the
house today that OH Jan. he will
call up for final disposition the
committee report holding that
James Wickersham, republican, won
the election as Alaskan delegate
over Charles A Sulzer, democrat,
in 1916.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-20
DEFER OWNERSHIP DECISION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Hear-
ings on the administration bill pro-
viding for government ownership Of
all wireless stations were completed
Thursday by the house merchant
marine committee. Decision as TO
action TO be taken on the measure
was deferred by the committee until
after the congressional Christmas
recess.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

Fur fabrics have become so hand
some and rich that they associate on
equal terms with real skins. They do
not suffer by this close comparison.
Until the prcssnt year coats made of
these fabrics were set off by collar and
cuffs and bands of fur, hut now we
find the fabrics and fur dividing hon
ors In the body Of ms brilliant garments
as any, except those magnificent long
wraps and cloaks of costly skins that
are only the privilege of the very rich.
The time may come when things as
they were will be reversed and the fur
fabrics become q decoration for coats
made of fur.
Among the really impressive coats
that have been brought out for mid
winter wear, there are some very hand
some models In which fur fabrics are
so generously trimmed with fur that
the effect is that of an all-fur garment.
The picture AT the head OF this article
portrays q coat Of c~astor-colorcd plush
which looks something like moleskin,
but Is more lustrous. 1t Is straight
hanging and has n wide girdlc of the
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
HEALTH TALK
Spanish Influenza or Grip
BY DIR. LEE II. SMITH.

An old enemy is with us again, and
must put up a good fight, and not he afraid.
The influenza runs a very brief course
when the patient is careful, and II we keep
the system in good condition and throw
of the poisons which tend to accumulate
within our bodies, we cnn escape the dig
ease. Remember these three C's-n clean
mouth, a clean skin, and clean bowels.
To carry of poisons from the system and
keep the bowels loose. daily doses OF q
pleasant laxative should lie taken. Such
n one is made OF May.apple, leaves Of aloe,
root q jnlap, and called DR.. piercc's Pleas
ant Pellets. Hot lemonade should I've used
freely If attacked iy a cold, ana the pa
ticnt should hc put 70 bed after a hot
mustard foot-bath.
To prevent the attack Of bronchitis or
pneumonia and 90 control the pain,
Auuric tablets should be obtained at the
drug store. and one given every two hours.
with lemonade. The Anuric tablets
ri, they flush the bladder and cleanse tho
kidneys, they carry away much Of the poi-
sons and the uric acid.
1t 10 important that hroths, milk, but
tcrmilk, icc.crcam and simple diet be given
regularly TO strengthen the systcm and in
crease the vital resistance. Tie fever 10
diminished by the use Of the Anuric tab
lets. but in addition, the forehead, arms
and hands may be bathed with water
(tepid) in which a tablespoonful Of sal
aratus has been dissolved in a qunrt. After
an attack Of grip or pneumonia to
build up and strengthen the system, obtain
At the drug store a good iron tonic, called
"Irontic' Tablets, or that well known
herbal tonic, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
n.u.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM CHILDREN AND
THEY LOVE IT.

Mother. Your child isn't naturally
cross pnd peevish. See If tongue Is
coated; this is a sure sign the little
stomach, liver and bowels need q
cleansing at once.
When hstless, pale, feverish, full Of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach.nche, diarrhna, remember, n gen.
tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals california Syrup Of
Figs" for children's ills. give a tea
spoonful. and In n few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged In the bowels
passes out of the system, and you
have q well and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, deli
cious fruit laxative" and II never
falls 10 effect a good INSIDE" cleans
ing. Directions for babies, children
Of all ages and grown-ups are plainly
on the bottle.
Keep II handy in your home. A little
given today saves n sick child tomoT-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for n bottle Of "Callfornia
Syrup Of Figs" then see that II is
made by the california Fig Syrup
Company. ADV.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

There are some hats that belong TO
middle life, or rather that do no be-
long 20 the youthful. They match up
with the poise, and assurance In style,
OF matronly wearers who have Guilt
waited the art of dressing. II is their
privilege to clothe themselves with
more brilliance than belongs To youth.
Rich fur turbans and small hats and
hats made Of beautiful plumage are
among those that look best on older
women-youth Is not the right back
ground for them. The superb feath-
,rs from the pencock's neck and gor-
geous tail, and other iridescent feath-
ers, and those whose markings are
marvels Of natures work, are used To
cover shapes either quiet or spirited,
for matronly wearers.
The new a%ll-feather hats are distln-
guished this season by wing and other
trims that are In one with the hat.
That Is, the carefully placed plumage Is
simply extended into wing or crest or
coronet that seems TO grow from the
hat ms natural as the wings from u
bird. These hats are suited to fall and
winter wear Only a few feather hats
anticipate these seasons and these are
all-white feather hats that often up
pear In August.
The group of hats shown here L.
typical Of the styles, a collection cf
four Of the best that the seeson has
brought to as. They include a trlcora
'ntirely covered with feathsrs. q ha'
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

having n narrow brim drnped with vel.
vet and n very beautiful 'pocahontas"
band that towers to a considerable
height a. the back, a plain turban and
II with n very narrow brim. This
n Is covered with plain, ~tan-colored
feathers at the side. Short, double
wings are extended from the crown, at
each side. The feathers that are used
on these hats show bronze and vivid
green-the predominatlng colors. They
are contrasted with tan, brown, black,
gray, and there are innumerable tints
that shift about as the light plays on
them. But no n can describe ade-
quately the markings or colorings of
n beautiful feather. They are more
wonderful than flowers. -.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

fabric, crushed about the figure below
the waistline and fastened ut the front
with II large buckle. The very deep
border ut the bottom Is made of three
bands OF skunk fur and there Is a
splendid collar of this becoming fur.
Ample cuffs Of 1t give character to the
rcomy sleeves. Although not in the
same class with the highest priced III
fur coats, these combinations of furs
and fabrics are not found To be mex
%pensive. But both plush of this kind
and skunk fur are good investments.
The skunk is among the most durable
of furs and the plush will Outwear 1t.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
No Bar There.

\ customer got away from Liberty
loan headquarters, reports Il Toledo
(O.) correspondent.
The headquarters are in the base
mcnt of the Splitter building. where
there used tn Ice n cafe. A man came
in, looked around nj all the pretty girls
working busily ut many tables, took
off his hat with an embarrassed mir.
and whispered Ia n couple of bystand-
rrS:
isn't there u bar here sny morei'
The workers We're So surprised that
they let the man hurry u without
even selling him II thrift stamp.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
GA.2 azzaAz
<
Bands Galore.

Bands, bands. bands-the new
dresses have as many ms n three
ringed circus. There are bands OF
fur on both bod!ees and skirts. There
are bands u velours de lalne-white on
n black velvet skirt, for instance-of
which Jenny Is particularly fond.
Strips OF fuzzy locking angora DIVERSE
fy jersey froeks, and no GA da capo.
Sometimes, too, there Is n double bill
playing; and between bssds you viii
see introduced Iowe Of fringe
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
STUNNING All Rtuht,

~ was in a hand-to-hnnd encounter
with n big German narrated the Off
ser, home on furlough. land my am
nuuilion was gone. Just MS we closed
II the graphic | wrenched my arm
oose, knocking him senscless with the
butt of my revolver
"oh, how perfectly stunning - ex-
claimed the girl.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
Sport.Wear Scarfs.

To replace the knitted and woven
scarfs manufacturers r. turning
their attention to scarfs of velours ma
~terials, In bright colors. for sport
wear. These are straight and have
the popular pockets ut the ends.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
Strange. Isn't u?

A frce.for-all fight costs about S11
per head, unless the participants have
unusually agile pairs of running gears
and use them freely.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

The phrase "single h~lessedness" was
coined by some anonymous old bachcl-
or,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

Contentmcn; Is always perched on
the round just above you.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05

work well, be honest ana complain
little.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-12-05
Win Keen You Busy.

Count your blessings aud YOU will
have no time To think Of disagrccable
shingS.