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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
FINE EsCAMBIA STOCK

The county will be, featured this year by a
sale of livestock, which will take place at the fair
grounds November 14th. This is in line with the
larger expositions of the country and will go far
towards promoting good results and arousing in
terest in exhibits of live stock at the annual fair
1t is understood. from advance notices received
from the State Fair Association in Jacksonville. that
the exhibits of live stock to be made at the state
fair will also be unusually good and in this connec-
ton attention may be called to the fact that West
Florida farmers raising of the finest stock
in the state
Santa Rosa county lays claim to having raised
the best hogs in West Florida, far, and has sent
ont q carload to make the rounds of the Southern
Fair circuit but Rosa will find hard to beat
Fcscambia when it to porkers and high grade
cattle this year.
Mr. Hardy declares that some Of the finest cattle
raised i'm the will be exhibited at the fair and
from reports that coming in from all sections OF
the county, the sale at the fair grounds will be
worth attending.
1t Ia understood much of the livestock exhib-
tied at the win later be taken to the state
fair in Jacksonville and placed in competition with
other of the state, and that some surprises
are in store the counties south of us which are
bra egins on their pure bred hogs and cattle.
west Florida proving that this is the ideal To-
cation for farms the practical results obtained
attracting attention from farmers and stockmen
from all parts OF the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
RED CROSS IN PEACE

In preparing for the Third Red Cross Roll Caii'
November 2-1i the peace time program of that or
xanixation is extended to include adequate func-
tioning of the Red military relief department.
The latest reports show that 10000 service men
still are in the military hospitals, many OF them
crippled for fe--an requiring Red Cross attention.
Hospital caneen and motor transport service must
continue
And the fifty base hospitals organized by the Red
r-ross before the United entered the and
turned over the army during the war period now
are back from the field and must be reorganized
and held ready for any CALL civil or military
The Red Cross has great assignment OF work
pm its hands In this single particular alone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Big Cigar Factory for St. Petersburg.

ST. Petersburg is to have big cigar factory
playing in the beginning seventy-fiye persons
and ultimately to expand into of the biggest
tories in this section. The w. II. Streeter Cigar
Company has bought from the Bayboro Investment
Company a tract OF land at Third street and Elev-
enth avenue south and will at erect concrete
block building 45x95 which to manufacture
cigars The company plans build additional
buildings Of the same type the business grows
The first building will $4,000. In this connec-
ton IT is also announced that the Bayboro company
will provide homes for workers the cigar fac
tories and can now take of seventy five. The
Bayboro company of which Lester Harvey is man
ager will cottages cigar makers in the
section between the Bayboro basin and Fourth
street north Of Salt creek-St. Petersburg Indepen-
dent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Did Travel Do II?

Travel enough to shatter the nerves of any man
has been the lot of President Wilson since sign
Ing of the armistice. Twice he crossed Atlantic
and returned He has made side trips to London,
Manchester and Cumberland in England. Paris,
Brussels and Rome have him. Then back home,
and he crossed the continent in strenuous speech
making tour and his way home when the
break down came. Twenty thousand miles of
travel for the league of nations since November
enough to break a strong mans health.-orlando
Reporter Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

matchmaker in Montreal, five years ago,
making $40 a week. He decided to change and be a
farmer Today he is rated of the most sue
cessful farmers in the Great Clay in Northern
Ontario. He owns $40 acres of land fine home,
large dairy herd, horses sheep and hogs. His
wheat crop last year at war prices netted him
than he made all his life as matchmaker Buy a
farm son. and get in line for prosperous and
peaceful future.-Plant City Courier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Odd Items From Everywhere.

Odd Items From EVeryWhere.
One hundred and eighty soldiers of
the A. E. r. were blinded.
Germany has about 100000 trade
union workers.
The last elephant in Zululand has
just been killed.
The forest fire loss last year is es-
timated at SIS, 100000.
An electrical device used to locate
oil has been perfected.
Germany Is dickering with Argen-
tina for a loan of 100000, 900.
The population Of Japan is said to
be increasing at the rate of 100000 a
year.
More than 5000 styles of rubber
footwear have been discontinued in
the United States.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Pensacola Fighting Hard.

Pensacola and Jacksonville contendpg for the
honor Of entertaining the Florida Centennial cele-
bration next year Other cities appear to have
dropped out of the There are five centennial
commissioners who will hear the claims of the rival
cities and who will, it is understood, final
arbiters in deciding the ISSUE Since Pensacola is
such close neghbor >of Mobile the citizens here
would undoubtedly welcome such easy oppor-
tunty to visit the centennial in the Pensacola
is the lucky competitor. Pensacola is making a
pucky fight for the centennial honor.-Mobile Reg
lister.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Visions That Have Been Realized

Bradford has the largest and best equipped corn
elevator and feed grinding plant in the state Of
Florida and its people justly proud of that dis
tinction. Fortunate is that community where there
are men Of vision who anticipate the requirements
and have the foresight courage provide them
Bradford Progress
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

certain Florida editor he has kept all the
Ten Commandments but little corroborative evil
dence would not be amiss-Tampa Times. He said
he had tried to keep them, friend Times. not that
he had succeeded. As far that is concerned, we
have kept all but of them ourself. There are
two real easy to keep and one we have never had a
chance to break.-Ocala Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

Bobi Burns. the Scotch poet once
said. some books are lys fra end TO
end and some great lys was never
penned. Even ministers have been
kened In holy rapture to tell a roar
ing lys and tried TO nail It with the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
The Forbidden Is Always Sought.

From different parts Of the state come reports
Of churches that being forcbly entered, while
there Tot of people in DeLand who can not
be induced to enter the churches when the doors
thrown wide open and announcement is made
that collection will be taken.-Volusia County
Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Under a New Name.

'Don't you women have sewing cir
cles any more?''
I'VE don't call them that any more;
We call them community scandal con-
ferences."-Houston Press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
No Doubt They Believed II.

We're not so old but we can remem-
Der when old women used to say that
1t was good for young girls eyes
to have the lobes of her ears pierced.
Detroit Free-Press.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
He Approved.

Mother-TIow do you like your new
teacher, Artie?"
Seven Year Old-Ffne! She hasn'
spoken to me yet.-Buffalo Express.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

Few men stand prosperity. We grinned while
scratching coolies and lodging bullets. and now
growi about working eight hours to miserable
ten dollars
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Orlando Growing Old Gracefully.

We noted during a recent hurried trip Orlando
that in three it has almost outgrown itself.
1t has builded and builded 1t is going far into
the country, and like Alexander Great is ready
noT for other countries to conquer. Not a street
but was busy in the building line; not one business
but is enlargtng ITSELF not man but talking
about the great things I'VE doing" and not
indication that there Is anything but prosperity in
the land. We do not know Orlando's for
growing old gracefully and beautifully for it quite
young city yet but do know that during the
past three years it has forward with vim and
retained beauty of youth with confidence which
has convinced the world and has made the city
noted all over the country for being city in
Florida most admirably governed. and Offered
Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Strictly So.

'Ts your friend a man of any ex
tractionT'
Most popular dentist we've got."-
Baltimore American.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
! World Expedition.

Our Centennial 10 World Exposition.
The Pensacola Journal gives Jacksonville a knock
out blow when It declares the proposed centennial
is not a state fair."-Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

The menace this thing cali social unrest Is
that those who have not, side with strikers, and
those who have side against them
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

The trouble about economic pressure weapon
is that those who be influenced by it the
last be affected by
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26
Twice as Many as We May Have

Not much danger of California pointing the finger
of scorn at even II do get that leper colony
She has two of her own.-Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

Exporters are cIamoring for early ratification of
the peace treaty Business win do more than states
men to interpret the treaty. anyway
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

II Palmer eniists the gentler in his fight for
lower prices. it will mean fewer in the gar
bage and more hash.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

They prefer congregations to Audiences.
To Van and Hully: Hire han"-Tampa Tri-
bune
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

Iinoer Longer Summer
Seems Hike summer has come to spend the win
ter" in Florida this season-Lakeland Telegram.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

Two can't live as cheapy can live. but two
can cteaply does live.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-26

The quickest way to bring prices down is to stop
buying while they up
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Thirtieth Annual Meeting.

The stockholders of the Bank of
Edgefeld held their thirtieth annual
meeting Tuesday, the bank having
closed the most successful year in en-
istence. The deposits of the bank ag-
gregate S4O9,O17.42 and the loans
After ordering a dlvl-
dend of 10 per cent paid at once to
the stockholders, the remainder of
the net earnings for the year were
passed to the surplus and undivided
profits which now amount to $4,000.
Mr.. A. S. Tompkins, one OF the
original Cr charter stockholders OF
the institution was elected vice-presi-
dent to fill the place made vacant by
the death of the late B. E. Nicholson,
and Mr.. Nj. C. Parker was elected a
director of the bank to fill the vacan-
cy on the board caused by the death
of Mr.. Nicholson. All of the other Of
lficers and directors were reelected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

An excellent musical program was
given by the Fillion Concert Party.
A Wieniawski Mazurka, played on
the violin by Ferdinand Fillion, was
wonderfully interpreted, as also was
Spanish Dance, and the "Valse Ca
price," of Frye. With a beautiful
tone Mr., Fillion gave very fine rem
dering of "Old Black Joe." His dou-
ble-stopping with muted strings was
exquisite.
Fern Goltre, lyric soprano, enthrall
ed the audience with her wonderful
voice. Among her vocal numbers
"Come Down to Kew" and "His But
IONS are Marked U. ST." were much
appreciated. A beautiful coloratura
was displayed in chanson of delight
and all the rapture and joy was per-
fectly expressed. That beautiful old
song, Long, Long Ago" charmed the
audience and was much enhanced by
an accompaniment of both piano and
violin. Mary MacKinnon was an ex-
cellent accompanist.-Manitobe Free
Press, Winnepeg, Man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Hastings 1919
Seed CaGalog Free

It's ready now. One hundred mana
somely illustrated pages with brilliant
cover in natural colors. It's botl
beautiful and helpful and all that IS
necessary to get it is a postal cara
request. You will flEd our 1919 cata-
logue q we'll worth while booh.
Hastings Seeds are sold direct by
mail. You will never find them on
sale in the stores. We have some
five hundred thousand customers who
buy from us by mail. We please anc
satisfy them, and we can please an'
satisfy you in 1919.
Planting Hastings Seeds in your,
garden or in your fields insures .goou
luck" so far as results can be deter,
mined by the seed planted. For 81
years Hastings Seeds have been the
standard of seed excellence and pur-
ity in the South. Only varieties
adapted to the South are listed. Quail
ity of the best and prices often less
than those you pay at home. write
for free copy Of this splendid cara
logue nov. RI. G. HASTINGS CO..
seedsmen, Atlanta, Ga.-AdVt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

Miss Elizabeth Wells who is attend
inr school in Aiken came up and
spent last weekend at home.
John H. Hollingsworth is again
at home, having secured an honorable
discharge from the aviation service.
The Epworth League will meet at
the church Saturday afternoon at 5
o'clock. Every member is urged to at
tend.
Mrs. B. B. Jones and Miss nellie
Jones have returned to Edgefeld at
ter a prolonged visit to Washington,
Baltimore and other northern cities.
Miss Hortense Woodson has re-
turned to Edgefeld to make her home
after spending several months in Au-
eusta with her sister, Mrs, Walter
Mcdonald.
Mr.. Dozier A. Lynch has arrived
from Fort Stanton, New Mexico, to
spend several weeks in Edgefeld. He
has been very cordially greeted by
his friends.
Among the members of the Soth
Division who have secured honorable
discharges are the following: Billie
Byrd, Winton Manson, Frank Reese,
Is. B. Mays, Jr., Ebert Dorm, Gordon
johnson, Walter Griffis and Hampton
Medlock. There are others yet to re-
ceive their discharges. Edgefield is
proud, VERY PROUD, of these splen-
did boys and all of our people extend
to them most cordial welcome.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
A Near-Fatal Accident.

All the town was stirred several
days ago when one of our little boys,
Pittman, the son of Mr., and Mrs. I.
A. Hightower, was the innocent vic
tim of an accident. In some way, a
heavy board from the tank fell and
hurt him severely on his head and
limbs. At first grave fears were enter
tanned for him, but the reports are
now favorable. for his recovery. Miss
Bessie Woodson who has just return
ed from overseas, having had nurs-
ing experience in the Red Cross is
with him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Royal Ambassadors Entertain
ed by Leader.

On Friday afternoon Mrs. f. S.
Rives, leader of the Royal Ambassa-
dor chapter of the Baptist church
gave delightful party to the boys
of this organization The decorations
were in the colors of the society, gold
and purple and even the refreshments
were Of appropriate color and the
whole program and all the games, fill
ed the boys with wonderful enthusi-
asm. All the boys were invited to
bring their favorite girl, and while
some were too timid to ask others be-
sides their sisters, it was real joy
GUS occasion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Mrs.-Lovick Smith Entertains
the EpWorth League.

Friday evening Mrs. Lovick Smith
gave very enjoyable party to the
members of the Epworth League
which has recently been organized in
the Methodist church with the follow
ing officers:
President, Mrs. L. P Smith.
Vice-president, Miss Mary Michel
son.
Treasurer, Miss Nita Oozts.
Secretary, Miss Helen Nicholson.
Supt. of Devotional Department
Miss Sophie Minis.
Supt. of Social Service Depart
ment-Miss Elizabeth Rainsford.
Supt. of Culture and Recreational
Department-Miss Katherine Minis.
Supt. of Mission Department
Miss June Rainsford.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

The Fillion Concert Company is an
organization of musical artists we
have no hesitancy in recommending
to Lyceum patrons who demand the
best in both vocal and instrumental
music. Their appearance on any Ly-
'ceum course is an evidence of the de-
sire for musical events of higher
order.
The violin used by Mr.. Ferdinand
Fillion in his recitals is Du Salo,
one of the oldest Italian violins in ex-
istance, and made by Gaspara Du Sa-
10, who lived from 1912 to 1909. This
instrument is both elegant of form
and beautiful of tone, and Mrs Fill
lions art as a violinist is entirely in
keeping with his possesson of this in
strument.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Held Annual Meeting.

The stockholders of the Farmers
Bank held their annual meeting Tues
day and the report of the president
showed that the institution had closed
a very satisfactory years business.
The deposits of the bank aggregate
S439,655.91 and the loans amount to
S5O6,476.59. From the net earnings
for the year a dividend of 16 per cent
was ordered paid to the stockholders
and the remainder passed to the sur
plus and undivided profits fund which
now amounts to $75,O00,0O. The Of
icers and directors that have been
serving in the past were all re-elect-
ed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services of worship at the First
Baptist Crurch this coming Sunday
at 1915 for the morning service and
at 900 P. NJ. for the night service
All are urged to attend. Sunday
School at 11:00 A. M. We are anx-
ious for all to attend these services
There will be preaching by the pas
tor at both services. The Baraca class
will meet at II 80. Come with a pray
er in your heart.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Major John c. Warren.

The Edgefeld friends of Major
John Warren are rejoicing over his
promotion to Major in the s1st Divi-
sion. He has gone from victory to
victory since he left his native hearth
to help win the war and add stars to
the constellation of freedom. In do
ing this self sacrificing service, he has
added stars to his own crown of pa
triotism.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Mission Day at the Baptist Sun
day School,.

The Baptist Sunday School carried
out very interesting program on
Sunday morning when they celebra-
ted Missionary Day. A program was
appropriately observed and collec-
ton of over $4,000 taken for mis-
sions. The Sunday School is flourish
ing under the guiding hand of Mr.. j..
H. Cantelou, the superintendent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Miss Nellie Paul Entertains.

Miss Nellie Paul gave very enjoy
able birthday party on Friday even
ing to a number of her school friends
and class mates. The evening was
most happily spent by the young peo-
ple, and those who attended said they
never had better time in their lives.
Delightful cream and cake was serv-
ed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
Entertainment at Collier.

The pupils of the Golfers School
will present Mrs. Jarley's Wax
works" and "The Winning Widow"
on Friday evening, April 11th.
The proceeds are for the benefit
of the piano fund. Everybody come
and bring your friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

rents Mr. and Mrs. NJ. C. Parker.
Miss Mamie Dunovant has return
ed from Washington where she has
been filing government position Tor
the past six months.
A great many people went over to
Columbia on Monday to see the great
s0th Division in their great parade
ssThe Conquering Hero Comes"
Mr.. j. H. Allen, Mrs. W. D. Allen
and Mrs. ] C. Edwards went over to
gee Lieut.. Wad Allen at Camp Jack
son. Mrs. Allen left last week.
Rubenstein advertises some extra
specials" in his attractive advertise
ment this week. Read what he has to
say.
The women can wear hobble skirts
if they wish to, but as for our part,
"Give US liberty of our lower extrem-
ities."
The trees are Shooting" almost as
rapidly these April days as did the
machine guns of the 30th Division
boys the morning they broke the
Hindenburg line.
Frank Reese of the famous goth,
was heartily and cordially welcomed
for the weekend in Edgeield, re-
turning for the parade on Monday, in
eur Capital city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson of
Leesburg, Fla, are here spending
some time with Mrs. Anderson's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. 3. Hollings-
worth.
Not many weeks ago practically
everybody cried too much rain, too
much rain, and now the cry is for
more rain, more rain. Refreshing
April showers will. fall in few days.
1t was a great disappointment
when the 30th arrived to find that
Claude Lyon had been left behind.
AS postmaster, his services are still
needed on the other side.
Mr.. John A. Holland spent several
days in Edgefeld last week on busi-
ness. During the previous week he
sold four very fine pianos. The vol
ume of his musical instrument busi-
ness steadily grows.
Wallace w. Sheppard came in on
Tuesday from his duties as Judge
Advocate during the war, having
been stationed at various camps
since his entrance into the service
early in the war.
:, The brick work on the new store
of Mr.. a. A. Edmunds has been COM
pleted, and is already an imposing APP
pearance on our public square.
Mrs. r. G. Lee and little Beulah
spent last week in Greenville with
Mrs. Lees mother.
Preston B. Lanham came home
from Columbia on Tuesday night hav-
ing been heroic member of the 30th
Division. No one was more often re-
membered and spoken of than Pres
ton Lanham in his absence and his re-
turn home brings great JOY.
Mrs. j. w. Peak went over to Co.
lumbia Monday to meet her daught-
ers, Miss Royal Peak and Mrs. Otis
Mobley, and also to greet her son-in
law, Mr.. Otis Mobley, who returned
from overseas duty with the 30th
Division,
If you would like to be highly en-
tertained and at the same time learn
much concerning active fighting in
France and Belgium, engage some Of
our bright Edgefeld boys Of the 30th
Division In conversation. None CT
them boast of what they achieved
but relate in a simple, nevertheless
interesting, way what they did.
The slipping or rather the jumping
of a cog by the clocks has set every
thing awry, and about the time We
get adjusted to the change there will
be another slip in the fall. VIII you
not rejoice when the war and every
thing pertaining to it are among the
things Of the past?
Edgefeld is justly proud of its
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02
FOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Rosada Talbert of Parksvllle'
has been on visit to her grand pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Parker.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

Miss Mamie Dunovant has return
ed from Washington where she mas
been filing a government position for
the past six months.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

A great many people went over to
Columbia on Monday to see the great
sOth Division in their great parade,
"The Conquering Hero Comes"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-04-02

Mr.. j. H. Allen, Mrs. W. D. Allen
and Mrs. ] C. Edwards went over to
gee Lieut.. Wad Allen at Camp lack
son. Mrs. Allen left last week.