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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-20

Miss Hortense Padgett has gone to
Johnston to spend a week with rela-
Itiyes.
Mr.. James E. Hart is here spend
ing some time with his family. Most
of his time is spent on the road in
Florida as travelling salesman.
Postmaster C. M. Mellichap has re-
ceived instructions to move the post
office into the vacant store under
the opera house as temporary quar-
ters. No permanent place has yet
been secured.
The handsome new building of DR..
lJ. S. Byrd is almost completed. The
finishing touches are being added to
the store in the first flood and to
DR.. Byrd's handsome dental suite on
the second floor.
Mrs. T. A. Williams, of Red Hill,
and Mrs. Jesse Bailey, of Red Oak
Grove, are among the shoppers in
Edgefeld today, having come in the
car with their brother, Mr.. T. c.
Mathis.
The Edgefeld friends Of Mrs. Eli
zabeth Cobb have learned with re-
gret that she has definitely decided
to sell all of her property in
Edgefeld, and moving to Mobile,
Ala. She has already provided for
the purchase of a home in Mobile.
| Don't complain of bad roads. If
they are near your home, get pick
and shovel, if you have bit of spare
time, and try to improve the bad
places. That will benefit you and
the public more than complaining of
the roads.
AS soon as a car of brick arrives
work will begin on the Baptist par
sonage. The order was placed for
the brick eight weeks ago. and they
have not yet reached Edgefeld.
Much of the rough lumber for
framing the building has been plac-
ed upon the site near the church.
Jones and Son are having the in
terror of their store changed by the
addition of a stairway and an ele-
vator so the second story can be
utilized for their stock and furniture.
The Masons have moved their lodge
into the hall over the store of W..
w. Adams and Company.
1t was learned with deep regret
in Edgefeld this morning that Cal
braith Butler, the grandson of the
late Gen. M. C. Butler, was killed a
few days ago at his home in Ten
nessee in a game of baseball. He
was the son of Maj. Calbraith But
ler who was killed on the border.
The death of this fifteen-year-old
lad is the last male descendant of
the Butler family.
The friends of Capt. L. Y. Moore
and Elwyn Moore have congratulate
ed them upon Elwyn's winning the
Citadel scholarship in the recent
competitive examination. This schol-
arship is the most valuable one that
is awarded by the State and is worth
in actual cash about $1,000.
Mr.. P. C. Wienges of Augusta, a
member of the cotton firm of Wien
ges and Company, spent Monday in
Edgefeld in the interest of his firm.
He has had 10 years experience in
handling cotton and through his
firm which is financially able to take
care of the needs of their patrons,
he solicits the patronage of Edge
field farmers. 'ention is direct
ed to their adver. ..sement in this is
sue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-20

Miss Hortense Padgett has gone to
Johnston to spend week with rela-
tiyes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-20

Mr.. James E. Hart is here spend
ing some time with his family. Most
of his time is spent on the road in
Florida as travelling salesman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
BLOUSES

Many of Autumn's BIouses sponsor Cieorgette
crepe One of the most adorable of all the en-
chanting modes featured is the OverbIouse type.
roundy youthful of neckline and girdled 1t doesn't
matter whether it is enhanced by ;nsel floss
soutache wooden embroidery for in each case they
are bewitching and desirable These exquisite af-
fairs range in colorng from the delicate pastel
tones vivid, flamboyant shades and dark sub
1ued suit coors Fashion is unusually indulgent as
20 sleeves allowing miady choice of varying lengths
and styles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
MILLINERY

Typical of and in keeping with the invigorating
weather soon to come the Hats of duvetyns.
pushes and velvets artfully developed and grace
fully embellished. Even Winter vaguely limited
at by modes of ultra modish contour. stunning
chapeau, lOath TO conceal for a moment any of
miadys charms turns its brim away the face
in very efficient manner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
EVENING
NODES

The regal splendor of the Renaissance is re-lived
IN the gorgeous colorings precious laces and hand
embroideries in fabrics shot with gold and silver
threads like old tapestries in the intricacy
beauty of their weaves. The gowns for formal even
ing wear present indeed an interesting showing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
FROCKS

We don't need tell you they for
glimpse Will convince you that they utterly diff
ferent from any have shown These
exceedingly trim models with their strait lines only
interrupted by belts surprisingly narrow. Gowns
Of Satin charmeuse and Georgatte also Sequin and
beaded Robes In frOcks choice is offered of tri-
cotine. Poiret twill and duvetyn. Fringe is a very
prominent trimming feature, but il is not the fringe
Of other seasons other models prefer to have
chemse lines held the waist by rich silk cords
tOssel weighted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
ACCESSORIES FOR AUTUMN

The very newest conceits in Handbags
Silk and Kid Gloves sylishly embroid-
ered-VeilS of Autumn must be audaciouS-
ly dotted with chenille. Then there is
Hosiery silk and dashingly clicked, TO be
sure Quaint wisps Of sheer linen parade
as HandkerchiefS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
COATS

offered for the Autumn Exposition are most divert
ing in line and treatment The effect of long strait
lines is admirably accomplished and assisted by
panels. slender and otherwise Coats sometimes
take collars and cuffs of Fur, and since there are
mnumerable women who possess their own furs,
Fashion has very thoughtfully provided garments
which a sign of pelt is evident A visit
here will prove highly interesting to all who aspire
be correctly dressed. Frost glow, SivertOne and
Duvetyn are the featured fabrics
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

Using Elizabeth Arden and Durham Toilet Preparations.
MISS ETHYLE PHILLIPS, in Charge with experienced
operators in Hair Dressing Facial Treatment Mancurng
Appointment by phone in person.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
OPENING OF OUR MEZZANINE FLOOR
New Book and Stationery Dept.

with complete line of high grade stationery including Hynd
linen in pastel tones All the latest Books of fiction
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
ELLSWORTH Gift Shop

very large select gift Pyrex glass
goods candle writing accessories BoudOir
lamps and many other things mention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
SKIRTS

So suggestive of Autumn Of these gIor-
ously cOlored skirts Fashion is kind TO the walker
Tor in many models she presents pTaits The plaid
skirts very good looking and will be even more
when in company of the Fur Capes and Coates
which Autumn whispers will be so much in vogue.
But goodness in enthusiasm the
modes must not forget to mention the silk
models. plentiful delightful.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
SUITS

Tailored trimmed. the suits for Fall forecast
suberb changes i'm style. The fabrics luxurious
foremost silvertone velours and dUvetyns
Jackets vary altho they inclined to be longer.
Fur and Embroidery alluringy employed a
number OF modish Autumn suits Rich brown
fashions favorite suit coloTipg but Pompeian red
is and also very popular. And
forget mention navy blue and taupe for some of
the handsomest models have chosen these colorings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
THE SECOND FLOOR

entirely devoted and Lingerie We have exercised
SCrupuouS assembling the this showing
Matched French made handsomely embroidered fact every
delightful kind of lingerie you ask for.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
MUSIC
From 2:30 Until $50 p. m.
MeSSickS Orchestra
Art Needle Work Department
Rest and Writing Room

installed Patrons
cordially invited Make this meeting place for your friends
maybe wish correspond with them you
than welcome to this time.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
OLD LEGEND OF MARTINIQUE
Natives Believe Shade of Pere Labat
Is Condemned &c Wonder Amid
Scenes of His Cruelty.

BY far the most interesting figure
IN the history of Martinique is that OF
Pere Labat, Dominican father, who
lived in the islard in the early part
of the seventeenth century. Methods
Of distilling, sugar-cane raising and
even engineering projects instituted by
Pere Labat remain in Martinique to-
gay, Yet all that is remembered or
The stern fighter, priest and layman, Is
a legend which the CreOles use to
brighten their children into good be-
haviOr.
Slavery was introduced into Mar
tinioue before Pere Labat's time, yet it
is always associated with him because
of his cruelties toward the negroes.
whom he believed literally to be limbs
of satan." And when at night light
is seen twinkling on an inaccessible
mountainside, it is believed to be the
latern of Pere Labat, condemned TO
wander thus as pennance for MS
cruelties. Slavery was abolished III
1S4S. Many Creoles, especially among
the women, were freed voluntarily
years before, yet Pere Labats lantern
still wrinkles in Martinique.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
Truly Peculiar Request.

Some years ago there died in Mon
real a wealthy old Scotsman who had
been noted for his shrewdness in bust
ness matters. One of the requests in
his long will was O hairbrush that he
had used for many years. This hair
brush he gave to his nephew, with the
rroviso that the said brush should be
kept in the family vault two months
out of twelve.
During the brush's sojourn in the
Vault the legatee was not to brush,
comb or cut his hair. The acceptance
Of the brush meant that the nephew
was to inherit and enjoy two-thirds OF
the estate, and we have not the slight
est doubt that this fortunate young
man willingly became "shOck-head-
ed Peter" in order to fulfill his eccen-
trio uncle's wishes.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
FOR BETTER PUBLIC HEALTH
Attention Of Rural Communities
Drawn to Necessary Steps In
That Direction.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Much remains to be done In rural
districts, according to the annual re-
port of the secretary of agriculture, to
control such pests as mosquitoes ana
the hookworm, to eliminate the
sources of typhoid fever, and, even
more, to give the country districts the
advantage of modern hospitals, nurs-
ing and specialized medical practice.
Noting that many agencies, some OF
them private enterprises with large
funds, are working fer improvement,
The report says that the department OF
agriculture. through it's home demon
stration service, is giving valuable ald,
and the public-health service is In
creasingly extending it's functions.
To what extent the further proJec-
ton of effort is a matter for state
or local action remains to be deter
mined, says the secretary, but 1t
seems clear that there should be no
cessation of activities until there has
been completed in every rural COM
munity Of the Union an effective sani-
tary service and, through tlio Pow
sion of adequate machinery, steps
taken to control and eliminate the
sources of disease and to provide the
necessary modern medical and dental
facilities, easily accessible to the mass
of the people.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
PARROT TALKED TOO MUCH
California Hunters Use Their Shotguns
on Bird That Spoke German.

Oakland. Cal.-Piuto. much travel
ed parrot belonging TO Mrs. !. II. Rath-
bone, Tunnel road. has changed his
vocabulary. He landed two men IN
Jail and lost his tail feathers, all be
cause he insisted on speaking German.
Dominica Garerane, Italian, ana
Mathew GrasSeponie. French. We're
hunting near the RathhOne residence
Suddenly they heard stream of dis
loyal German, such as '1io'h !"
"Raus" and Colt NIT uns" issuing
from a bush. Garcrane and Grasse-
ponie looked ut each other. Then by
common impulse they clutChed their
ShotgunS and advanced on Pluto.
There was Il roar of artillery. Pluto
and his tail feathers parted company.
a game warden, ]. l.. Bundock. who
was in tht vicinity rushed to the
spot. He found two indignant hunters.
a denuded parrot babbling German and
some tame pheaSantS. The hunters
said they were after Pluto, but the
warden looked askance at the pleas
ants and brought the men to the city.
The parrot. according to Mrs. Rath-
bone, was the gift Of a German sea
captain and learned the language while
on a sailing vessel.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
|t1Nf|f TOWN
~f1FLpS !
PUT HEALTH MEASURE FIRST
Value of Proper Civic Conditions Can.
not Be Estimated in Dollars
and Cents.

The cost of public playground parks
and similar recreational features for
the benefit of all our people drops into
inSignificance when compared with
the priceless value of safeguarding the
health Of our men, women and chill
dren, and the knowledge that we are
doing our full duty in creating condi-
tons which will increase happiness,
elevate morals and produce better cltl-
zens. The physique of people in cities
is deteriorating, and the only way 1t
can be safeguarded and made more
efficient is through proper provision
of light and air, which are hygienically
basic, and healthful amusement, fun
and recreation, which are the greatest
lubricants for physical welfare and the
greatest protection for moral health.
The ideal of a city, however, must
rise above mere commercial and in
dustrial supremacy, taking the higher
ground of becoming an attractive,
composite home for its residents, both
of large and small means, as well as
for the stranger within its gates.
While the Weather class of citizens
in any community can build up beau
tiful residence sections on well-laid-
out avenues and boulevards' what will
become OF those who have neither Or
ganization nor money to aid them In
intelligently planning the most meager
comforts of ordinary home surround
ings? The interests of the inhabitants
of the most unfortunate districts must
be guarded.-Chicago News.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
N'YAWK WOULD BE STYLE HUB
Waist Makers Plan to Have Gotham
Supersede Paris as Fashion
Center.

New York.-plans for making New
York and not Paris the style center OF
the world for women's clothing were
outlined here at the annual meeting of
the United Waist League of America.
attended by delegates from all parts
Of the country.
Samuel A. Lerner. president of the
organization, predicted that the move
ment would have the support, not only
of the waist manufacturers, but of the
dress manufacturers, milliners and
other producers of wOmans wear.
President Lerner announced that the
Pennsylvania Railroad company had
offered site for 100000 building
which it is proposed to build in this
city to house all the waist manufacture
ing plants in New York.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
Damage From Fires.

This is the time Of year when great
caution should be exercised to prevent
fires. Ninety per cent Of all fires are
caused by carelessness, such as chill
dren playing with matches, cigarettes
or cigar butts thrown into inflammable
materials, defective flues, stovepipes
or heating apparatus. Many career
has been ruined by fire that could
have been prevented by little eau
ton.
All fires are waste.
Never relax in your watchfulness in
this respect. Nearly every great fire
in the history Of the world started
from some trivial cause and could
have been prevented if simple precau-
lions had been exercised.-Thrift Mag
azine.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
PLAN TO MAKE
OIL FROM SHALE

a heavy. thick, dark oil, resembling in
many ways the petroleum known as
fuel oil; and it may be used as such.
These crude oils vary, as may be sup
posed. according to the shales from
which they are produced. They smell
more like asphalt than petroleum.
An immense amount of gas is liber-
ated by the distillation. Some enthusi-
asts believe this gas will be sufficient
fuel supply for the retort furnaces, but
in this the chemists do not agree. The
Idea savors too much Of perpetual mo-
ton. Important by-products are paraf-
fin and ammonium sulphate. 1t is also
considered probable some form of COM
mercial fertilizer will be obtained.
Several bona fide experimental shale
reduction plants are now being con-
structed in the three states mentioned.
Chemists Of the bureau Of mines
are agreed that the greatest hindrance
that could occur to the legitimate de-
velopment of a shale oil industry in the
United States would be any extensive
"wildcatting"; that Is, selling Of stock
in imaginative shale Oil plants, or
even in plants to be erected by unin-
formed persons and which may be
held out to be practical commercial
ventures. A shale oil plant is an ex-
pertinent in this country at the present
time, nothing more.
In order to encourage legitimate and
practical experimentation, an effort
will be made to induce congress to
make an appropriation to assist re-
spOnSible companies.
Let the fact be clearly stated that
manufacture of Oil from shale must
be, so far as is now known, one of the
greatest industries in years to come.
Plants which are understood to be ex-
| detrimental are perfectly legitimate
now. They are good businesses. But
evidences of wildcatting are abundant,
and they will tend to discredit the en-
tire business and cause it to be looked
upon for a long time, perhaps, as a
gamble, just as wildcat mines and oil
wells have caused many people with
money to invest to view all such
propositions with suspicion.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
Great Industry May Be Born as
Result of Experiments
Being Made.
DEPOSITS IN Three STATES
Decrease Of Supply Of Petroleum and
Products and Ever Increasing
Demand Makes Substitution
Necessary for Years.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-Oil shale
must be looked to, probably for years
to come, to supply increasing demands
for and lessened supply of petroleum
and its products. Salt Lake City seems
to be the natural center for expert
mentation and exploitation of an In
dustry which is not yet born in this
country, although manufacture of Oil
from shale has been conducted on
commercial basis in Scotland for GU
years.
In Colorado, Utah and Nevada, east,
west and south of Salt Lake City, are
shale deposits of unknown magnitude,
and Of richness surprising that of
shales known elsewhere. Oil shale Is
a common and general term for sev-
eral different geological formations
different in appearance and in gum
content.
Without attempting any elaborate
description, it will be sufficient to say
that the Colorado deposit is found in
dense masses of black rock, often with
a considerable fossil content. Some
southern Utah shale appears in broad
strata two or three inches thick, light
gray in color, and may be extracted
90! handled like great planks, while
the Nevada deposit pronounced rich
est Of ally appears in sheets rarely
more than half an inch thick, Of fine,
even texture resembling al oil stone
and dark brown in color. It is readily
broken, even with the fingers.
Different Productive Methods.
Chemists say different methods of
reduction will be necessary In the
utilization of these various forms or
gum-containing rock. A greater part
of all experimentation by competent
persons in the United States has oc-
Cured in the chemical laboratory or
the University of Utah, in Salt Lake
CITY. Here DIR. W. D. Bonner, consult
Ing chemist to the bureau OF mines,
department of the interior, in charge
of laboratory investigation, is the all
thority. Dr. Quinn is his assistant.
A fact which has been widely herald
ed. but which is pronounced OF no I'M
portance by the chemists, Is that a
small shale reduction plant was built
at the university about year ago. 1t
Is not used now, nor did its use ever
have any special significance. To be
even more plain, the fact OF this small
retort having been built at the univer-
sity was seized upon by some pro-
motors of "shale oil' companies ana
considerable advertising matter has
been circulated regarding an indus
try" which does not exist.
The proper method of reduction (de.
structive distillation Is the chemical
term) of oil shales of the United
States has not been determined. Re-
fining Of the resultant crudes has not
been satisfactorily accomplished
Chemists anticipate no difhculty III
perfecting these processes-but 1t has
not yet been done.
The product of oil shale after de
structive distillation' and retorting Is
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
HUNS @LISH YANKS' SHOES
Yankee Signal Corps Officer Says
Americans Are Curiosity to
Germans.

Philadelphia. - The Germans are
now polishing the shoes of the Ameri.
cans. who formerly did that them
selves, says letter from Lieut.. Frank
H. Blythe to his father.
Describing the march into Germany.
he said: 1--WE are sort of a curiosity
to the inhabitants, and they have much
fear that we will leave them to the
mercy of the French and English"
The lieutenant has been overseas for
n year with the Four Hundred and
Fifth telegraph battalion and was
slightly gassed once.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05

sea littOral from the Sinai peninsula
to south of Mecca. The king and emir
claim that parts or all of Palestine,
Syria, Mesopotamia, and Arabia should
become united into one great Arab
speaking nation under the leadership
of HedjaZ.
The interior of the Arabian PENN
sula is for the most part barren des-
ert, but here and there there are inter.
mittent streams of sufficient volume
to sustain the population. Since the
collapse of Turkey, England has taken
possession of the most important parti
Of what Is geographically Arabia
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
Knew Them Both.

The young instructor was holding
class on board Of one of his majesty's
ships. Grammar was the subject his
bright but uninterested pupils were
trying to tackle.
"What are. the two principal parts
Of a sentenceT he asked an old salt.
Expecting, of course, the answer, Sub
ject and predicate"
After much meditation, Jack finally
plunged into 1t.
."Sofitude, confinement and bread
! and water"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05

The claims of the king of HedJaZ
for the recognition of greater Arabia
presents another batch of conflicting
interests for the consideration of the
peace congress.
Included in this proposed new state
is practically all of the peninsula or
Arabia. Linguistic and racial lines
form the basis for the Hedjaz claims
and to Emlr Faysai, who was i'll Paris,
representing his father. the king OF
Hedjaz, all who speak Arabic are
Arabs and should come under one gov
eminent.
At present the Hedjaz kingdom COM
prises that portion OF the eastern Red
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
PLANNING FOR WAR HISTORY
American Officers Sent to Italy to
Study Regions in Which Battles
Were Fought.

Paris, France-To insure the writing
of an accurate history of the war
score of officers under orders to re-
turn to America have been detained
and sent to Italy to make study of re-
gions over which the Italian and Aus
trian campaigns were fought. A large
number Of officers are now engaged In
studying the devastated regions OF
France and Belgium for the same pur-
pose.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-05
Enemy Keeps Skeleton
ofIts Standing Army

Coblenz.-Information reach-
ing the Americans is to the eff
foot that every infantry, artii-
Ierv and cavalry regiment which
was part Of the German stand
ing army in July, 1914, contin-
nos In existence except some Al
sace-Lorraine regiments, which
wore dissolved. These regiments,
the reports agree, are now mere
skeleton organizations, probably
only few numbering more
than n thousand meh each.