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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
Red Gross Badges.

According to instructions from
headquarters, all Red Cross workers
who have done a minimum of four
hundred hours work in six months,
are entitled to badges. These service
badges are awarded by periods of six
months each, and worked must have
served either four hundred or eight
hundred hours in six months before
being entitled to one. The badges are
the same for all, but the different
hours of service are indicated by the
ribbon from which the badges are
suspended: a buff ribbon for four
hundred hours, and a blue ribbon for
eight hundred hours leach in six
months). For sixteen hundred hours
service in twelve months bile rib
bon with one white stripe is used and
for twenty-four hundred hours ser
vice in eighteen months, blue rib
bon with two white stripes. :"
The Edgefeld chapter will pay for
these badges for the members of the
chapter, the Trenton branch and the
county auxiliaries. Every member
who feels that he or she has worked
the required number Of hours in the
six months periods can obtain print
ed application to be filled out and
signed.
Miss Sarah Collet has been appoint
ed to take charge of this matter, and
the application forms may be secur-
ed from her and must be returned to
her when filled out.
Please,act promptly if you wish' to
apply for a badge as the list will be
sent to headquarters before long.
ANNIE M. CLISBY,
Secretary.
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A Welcome for Our Soldiers.

On Saturday the 10th, the Memo
rial Tablet for our soldiers who have
given their lives as well as in COM
memoration of those who still live
to serve their county, will be unveil-
ed on the Court House. This tablet
was purchased by the Edgefeld
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton with the aid of some who loved
the memory Of the boys and honored
the living.
AS this presented an auspicious oc-
casion for the welcoming. home of our
men, the program which appears in
this issue has been prepared, and as
all the soldiers of the county are in
vited and the welcome will be in be-
half of the county each family who
comes is asked to bring a basket that
the hundreds who come beside the
soldier boys may have plenty and to
spare. The dinner will be served near
the Court House.
There will be meeting at the
same time at Macedonia church for
the colored soldiers and the colored
people will serve dinner for them
there. The same speakers will address
both audiences, going back and forth
in automobiles.
There will be a band furnished by
the citizens of Edgefeld and every
thing possible will be done to make
the home coming day be happy. All
the people in our county are invited
and everybody, no matter where you
live must be host or hostess for
these wonderful guests of ours, the
returned soldiers. Let everybody be
gay and joyful and kind and helpful
on this occasion.
On August 16, there will be thou
sands of hosts and hostesses and sew
eral hundred guests. Who of all the
thousands will be the jolliest and
most cordial and most hospitable
host? This will be one day when it
will be in order to laugh and make
merry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
w. CT. u. Meeting.

Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock the
W. C. T. U. was entertained in the
home of Mrs. W. L Dunovant, and in
spite of a steady drizzle most of the
day a very good program was carried
out.
Mrs. E. J. Norris conducted the de-
votions and Mrs. Manly Timmons
read fine article on "The church
and the W. C. T. IT," showing that
this pioneer temperance organization
was the child OF the church and an
aid in bettering conditions in the
world.
Mrs. w. L. Dunovant gave an en-
thusiastic account of her recent trip
to Montreal, giving many interesting
and amusing as we'll as instructive in
cidents.
Mrs. Tillman read an article on the
"W. C. T. U. the Pione sr of all Wo-
mans Clubs" this organization hav-
ing paved the way for all activities of
women in the person of Frances Will
lard who blazed the trail for the wo-
manhood of the world.
Mrs. Estelle Norris of Johnston,
had been invited to come and tell of
her recent opportunity to attend the
Methodist Centenary in Columbus,
Ohio. This was most delightfully."- CIV
en- in a papers9hich Mrs Norris had
prepared and which will be published
in next weeks paper.
Jubilee pledge, cards were dis
tributa tads-aad each menher asked ito
gain a new member by next meeting.
A collection was taken for the French
Orphan. The next meeting will be
held with Mrs. A. L. Gunter in Sep
tember.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06

ker College. The college is very fortu-
nate in securing Mrs. Simmons who is
noble, Christian woman and well
qualified for the position.
Mrs. David Grim and children have
gone to Chimney Rock, N. c., to stay
the month of August.
Miss Virginia Harrison, who has a
position in Hartsville, is spend;nr a
while with her mother, Mrs. A. P.
Harrison.
DR.. and Mrs. C. P. Corn are expecting
next week to visit them, M. and Mrs.
w. A. Strother of Walhalla and DR..
and Mrs. William Corn of Atlanta.
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Most Delightful Social Affair
of the Season.

The largest and most delightful
social function of the summer season
was the birthday party that was given
by Miss Virginia Addison Thursday
night at her home. Neatly printed in
vitations were issued to nearly one
hundred persons and about seventy
five were present. Soon after the
guests arrived they repaired to the
lawn which was brilliantly lighted,
where twelve tables were arranged
for those who are gifted at bridge.
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4 Ideaf coIored Esader.

The faithful and honorable record
which Rev. William Peterson, famil-
iarly known by both white and col
ored people as Uncle" William
Peterson, has made as colored min
lister and as a, resident of the Lime
stone section oftthe county deserves
special mention. He was in Edgefeld
yesterday and when the writer met
him on the street we engaged him in
conversation, as we have frequently
done in the past. 1t is interesting to
hear him tell in modest and unobtru
sive manner, something of his re-
markable record as a minister. AL
though now past the three score and
ten milepost, he is the active pastor
of four large churches. He has been
the pastor of one of them as consecu-
tive years and has served another
church 40 years, his pastorate of the
other two extending over about 20
years. He was ordained for the minis
try in the church which he has been
serving for as years and during his
ministerial life has never had any di-
vision, discord or unpleasantness of
any kind among his focks. His walk
and conversation, his goings in and
out among his people, all down
through the years has been so blame
less that his reputation has never
been tarnished nor his usefulness i'm
paired. Furthermore, "Uncle" Will
lam Peterson has held the confidence,
respect and esteem of the white peo-
pie among whom he has, without in
terruption, spent his long, useful life.
Would that the colored people of
every church and every community
had such a wise, conservative leader
as this devout, consecrated, colored
man has been to his people!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
A Travelling Mans Experience.

You may learn something from the
following by w. H. Ireland, a travel
ling salesman of Louisville, KY. "In
the summer of 1883 l had severe
attack of cholera morbus. I gave the
hotel porter fifty cents and told him
to buy me bottle of Chamberlain s
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy and to
take no substitute. / took double
dose of it according to she directions
and went to sleep. At five o'clock the
next morning was called by my or
der and took a train for my next stop
ping place, we'll man."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
Great Day for Edgefeld.

Saturday, August 16, will be a
great day in Edgefeld. After the un-
yelling of the memorial tablet two
patriotic addresses will be made in
the Court House by two men, young
men, who are serving their day and
generation we'll. Neither of these men
have ever spoken in Edgefeld before.
Therefore, a new treat, not something
stale, is in store for those who attend.
Addresses will also be made to the
colored people at Macedonia church
by Judge Hammond and Major Till
man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
Card of Thanks.

1 take this means of expressing my
deep appreciation for the splendid
support given me in the election Sat.
urday for cotton weigher. shall.
further endeavor to show my appre.
citation of this manifestation of con.
fdence in me by rendering the best
service of which l am capable to all
of the people.
WILLIAM G. BYRD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
A Delightful Occasion.

From time to time for several
months the Baptist Mission society
has appointed a time for beginning a
mission study calss. Each time there
iWere heavy rains, and it became evil
ldent that at this late day before the
Iannual Woman's Missionary Union,
lif something was not done speedily
there would be no class held. Accord
ingly on invitation of the president
of the society, Mrs. D: B. Hollings-
worth, the ladies accepted very cor
dial Invitation for day at her home,
in which the whole time would be
spent in study of the Manual of w.
M. U. Methods.
It rained again this time too, and
some one said it looked as if the ele-
ments, meaning Providence, was
against the enterprise, but that could
not be. Another said it was to try our
faith and tenacity of purpose.
By the hour to begin, automobiles,
Ibuggies and carriages had conveyed
more than twenty-five ladies to the
lovely home of our mission society
president and on the spacious piazza
where many, many more could have
assembled, the class was held. The
yard was beautiful with coleus of
every hue and color and other beau
tiful plants and flowers and the light
rains made the foliage of the stately
trees glisten in the sunlight as it
came and went. Little squirrels
climbed the trees and ran about on
the lawn in full light of the women
as, they sat there in Christian fellow
ship to study the great question of
the ages. 1t was a great occasion.
3 The devotiors were conducted by
Mrs. Abner Broadwater from the
|6sth Psalm, and the chapters were
taken in review, having been previous
|ly studied. The chapters on the Wo-
mans Missionary Union were igven
By: Mrs. j.. L. Minis, "Gifts and plans
Eof giving" as set forth in the book,
Iby Miss Kellah Fair. The Young Wo-
mans Auxiliary Ideals, Miss Florence
aims; The Girls, Auxiliary, Mrs. R.
f a y lee; Royal dos ssfrs ss 81
S. Rives; "The Work of the Sun
beams," Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman.
When this much of the program
had been completed, the hostess an
nounced that lunch would be served.
The whole day was spent in the fresh
air and though it was strenuous in
some respects, there was no tired
feeling at the close of the day.
On the back piazza, tables were set
and this congenial company partook
of bountiful and delightful repast.
After the dinner, the class was re-
sumed, and Mrs. w. B. Cogburn gave
the chapteN on Literature, and the
Margaret Fund and Training School
were explained.
Mrs. M. E. Norris of Johnston was
present and on invitation gave a
charming description of her visit to
the Methodist Centenary Celebration
in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Norris is
gifted in her descriptives and has a
soothing voice which is full of appeal.
The meeting was closedwith the
singing of GAIL Hail the Power of
Jesus Name" sung on the piazza,
without an instrument, each singing
with enthusiasm. All were helped and
inspired for better service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
The Best Physic.

When you want a pleasant physic
try Chamberlain's Tablets. They are
easy to take and mild and gentle in
effect. They are highly priced by peo-
pie who have become acquainted with
their good qualities. They only cost
la quarter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06
cures Old Sores, Other Remsdlss Wont curs.

The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr.
Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time, 2s.:, Soc, $40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-06

CONTINUED on page Five)
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
DEMPSEY TO END BOXING
 BOUTS TfiiS WEEK

Toledo, Ohio, May 28.-There will be no boxing on the training programme for Jack Dempsey next week as a re- suit of a decision reached tonight by Manager Jack Kearns and Jimmy De Forest, chief trainer in the challeng- CTS camp. De Forest decided to pro- hibit work with the gloves because of the danger of Dempsey going stale.
 Dempsey increased his ring work to eight rounds today.
 Tom Jones, Willard's manager for six and a half years. arrived here to- day to arrange for special trains to bring fight delegations from Columbus, Ohio.
 Jones stili retains his admiration for Willard's ring prowess. despite his split with the champion after Diloting him to victory over Jack Johnson at Havana.
 He revealed that Willard is forty years old, which caused some surprise among the ring sharps; but declared that Willard did not begin boxing until he was 32 years of age and because of his late athletic development had apt lost any of his fighting stamina.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
N. F. A. MEETS BULkELEY
 FOR SECOND GAME

N. F. A. journeys to New London today to give battle to Bulkeley High The first time they met this season Bulkeley won, but there seems to be no chance of their repeating as the Academy boys have improved great ly since then.
 Meek will probably do the mound duty with Counihan receiving. Noyer will start for BuIkeley but will not stay long unless there is 3 shortage of pitchers. The reason we know this is because Coach Mckay and Eddie Murray showed the colts how to hold their bats with the trade mark up and all that. All Wednesday after noon was spent in batting practice and base running and they worked with 8 will in spite Of the warmth
 Friday is the big day of the year Manager Driscou has succeeded in se- curing the Worcester High School team at an enormous expense. The fans may rest assured that this game will prove to be fast high school base ball. as is possible to see. It is ex- pected that every real fan will be or deck to back up the boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
SPEEDING ALONG AT 96 MILES AN HOUR

The opening of the 1919 automobile racing season in the east. at Union town, Pa, May 19. proved a big tri- tmph for Tommy Milton, the youthful speedster from St. Paul. and scion of a wealthy family of that city.
 At the wheel oE l-zs E1ssc.2{ee~g !:4 out-distanGed a field of thirteen con- tenders, winning the 112 1-2 mile Vic tory Sweepstakes, in the phenomenal time of 1 hour. 10 minutes, 9.32 sec onds. maintaining an average speed throughout the race of 96.24 miles an houf--a new track record for this dis tance.
 In capturing the Universal Trophy and setting up q new speed mark for the track. Milton verified the track tradition that no driver can win al Uniontown without making q contin- uous run, for he drove a wonderful nonstop race, and at the finish cross l ed the line at q speed better than 100 1 miles an hour.
 | The veteran, Louis Chevrolet. in a i ErOntenac, led the field for the first l five laps, when he was passed by
 Ralph Mulford. also driving a Fronte- 1 nac and for 52 laps the contention be i tween these two seasoned speed dem-
 ons provided thrilling entertainment for the spectators. But in the mean 1 time Tommy Milton was gradually i creeping up on the two leaders and or the sd lap assumed the lead, holding it until the finish.
 Louis Chevrolet stormed across the tape but a few seconds behind the y ing Milton. closely followed by RalpI Mulford. Cliff Durant. in a Chevrolet 1 Special, Joe Boyer. driving a F'ronte- nae, Louis LeCocq, at the wheel of 3 ! Roamer, and Kurt Hitke also pilotin4 < a Roamer, finished in the order men tioned. Chevrolet, Durant, and Hit1lt
 also finished the race without sto1 for any purpose
 The race was not without the usua
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS IRREGULAR.

New York, May 28.-Restraints im- posed upon the speculative Situat ton by the approaching holidays and stiff fer money tendencies were increasing ly evident during today's stock mar ket session. trading showing moderate curtailment and considerable price ir- regularity.
 There were several distinct advances and declines, due mostly to further selling for assured profits. but the CT ratio movements of certain stocks, es pecially the shipping division, was traceable to professional pressure,
 The most encouraging note of the day was sounded by Q recognized trade review which emphasized the mea urable improvement of sentiment in the steel and iron industry, this being ascribed in part to the failure of the railroad administration to break the price of rails.
 Shippc1Rs, oils and food rpecialtias furnished much of the early momel- tum and strength. but this was large ly dissipated before noon, when Mari~e preferred broke sharply. other lead- CTS reacting one to four points
 From that level there were irregu- lar recoveries, the market quickening on an inquiry for equipments. a [
 
 sues, coppers, tobaccos and motor specialties.
 Baldwin Locomotive scored an ex. treme advance Of four points, L. s. Steel rose two points to the years best at 109 1-2 and Harvester and Virginia Coal were two to four points high CT, but fresh selling of steels imme- diately ensued, other leaders react ing one to three points. U. $. Stee closed at 8 net advance of IA points but rails were variable and lower ir the main. Sales amounted to 1900. 900 shares.
 Sales of Victory 3-4 per cent bond' at par, firmness of Liberty issues ant slight irregularity in the foreign grouT represented the chief features of moderate bond market Total sales par value. aggregated S11, ,350.000. Old L. S. bonds were unchanged or 1 call.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29

thrills On the 1eth lap Omar Toft, driving Tott Special threw wheel just after passing the grandstand, while travelling 95 miles an hour. In q wonderful exhibition of driving skill and caring. Toft brought his three- wheeler mount to place of lafet' near the inner rail. while the other drivers whizzed by. The runaway wheel. with it's tire intact. continued down the track and took the cuTFc beautifully, travelling about 300 fee. when it too ka bound and diaappeares over the fence.
 Only a few seconds later, the big Mercer car, driven by Joe Thomas. tll2 Pacific coast racing star, ir comin. down from the famous Death Curya struck the outer rail and Whirle around the track several times, witt
 the spinning wheels emitting sparkc 0 1 fire, finally crashing into the opposit' rail, without injury to the driver. I1l spection showed a broken spring and [ : sprung axle. putting the car out of tht
 running.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29

New York. May 2s.-The Bethlehem Steel football team, soccer champions of the United States, will sail from this city on July 19 for Gothenburg
 Sweden. Twenty-two players will make up the party. which Will tour
 Sweden, Norway and Denmark under
 ths auspices of the Swedish Football Association which extended an invita-
 ton to the American champions some
 months ago. The players will go
 over in charge of Secretary Thomas W. Cahill of the United States Foot ball Association. and William Sheri- dan of Bethlehem as trainer. With the full schedule of games to be played has not been completed by the Swedish association, the opening contest will take place at the Olympic stadium, Stockholm. It is expected that the American players will remain in Scandinavia until late in Septem her
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
CHARLES D. FOSTER
 FIRE INSURANCE Tel. 7S1 161 Main St
Versailles vs. All Hallows.

Manager Des Surreault has secured for his holiday attraction the fast team from Moosup representing All Hallows council. No. S70, and expects to have one of the best games that will be seen in this territory for a long time Afoosup has secured the services ot the fastes, amateur battery in this vicinity and are coming down with blood in their eyes, as Versailles got a game from their team this season, and it is enough said that Manager Law renee will not allow them to turn the trick again, so the Liberty brothers have been secured to stem Yer sailles winning streak, but Manager pes Surreault has another guess and says nothing doing. Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
ExnIainin1 citics, Destruction.

Modern science has explained many ancient mysteries, and 8 recent sus- gestion is tkat outbursts If natural oi! have produced such catastrophes as tnat of SoGom and Gomorrah i'll the vale of Siddim. Tn the northern Cau- casus an eruption occurred in August, 19o3, in which 50.010 tons of oil were discharged iN the first three days. At tho San Diego oil field in Mexico q great outburst from a newly bored well in July, 1908, caught fire, and re- sisted all control for 5S days, the fountain of flames rising 300 yards, with breadth of 150 yards.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
Holly Used as Symbol.

It was usual at Roman weddings to present the bride with a wreath of holly, significant of the warmest con. sratulations. In India and Persia the followers of Zorcaster, the founder ot fire worship, soak pieces of holly bark in water and throw the infusion in the faces Of newly born babies, be- lieFing this will insure them prosper Fly and safety in this world.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
"The Psalm of Life"

Many years ago, when Professor kneeland was. leaving Iceland, the ,eo- pie said to him.: "Tell Longfellow that we love him; tell him we read md rejoice in his poems; tell him that iceland knows him by heart" And, 1t about this same time, they were using in China q fan, which was most popular there, on account of the Psalm of Life" being printed on it Il Chinese.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
DANNY MURPHY GIVEN
 RELEASE BY HARTFORD CLUB

Hartford. Conn., May 2S.-Danny Murphy was given his unditional re- lease tonight as manager of the Hart ford club of the Eastern League. Own CT James H CIarkin. in announcing the release, said he was dissatisfied with the showing of the team. Murphy was formerly with the Philadelphia Amer cans and more recently was manag- CT Of the New Haven club of the East
 ern LeagUe.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
Taftville's Answer to Bear Cats.

In, answer to the challenge in The Bulletin from the Bear Cats the Taft vile first team takes them up under one condition If the Bear Cats really think that they are equal to play the first team let money do the talking The first tear: is willing to play the game if a side bet of fifty dollars by the players and packers of the Bear Cats, and the game will be played any place and at any time. We are ready to play under these conditions and unless they are met with the game will not take place. Manager Pipin TaftyiIle First Team
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
Ever Readys Want Game.

The fast Ever Readys of Taftvi1le VII cross sticks with the Cadet team of Greeneville. Friday morning at the Providence Street grounds. Saturday afternoon they will play the fast Slater Juniors of JeWett City. The Ever Readys have strengthened their team and have signed a new pitcher Any team under IS years of age want ing games, communicate with Armand Chennette. Box 457, Taftville, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-29
oEScHGER LOSES FIRST CAME;
 AS MEMBER OF GIANTS

New York. May 28.-Pittsburgh tied the score by two runs in the ninth inning, and defeated New York in the tenth inning by a score of to ?. Oes- chger, the former Philadelphia pitch CT, making his first appearance ill q New York uniform, walked the first two men in the tenth. Before Winters could retire the side four runs were scored Score: