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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
Abbeville- Mu.
tual Insurance Asso-
citation.
ORGANIZED 1892.
Pr operty Insured $4,268,300

ORGANIZED 1892.
Pr operty Insured $4,268,300.
WRITE OR CALL on the under
signed for any information you ma!
desire about our plan of insurance
We insure your property against
destruction by
FIRE, WINDSTORM or LIGHT
MING
and do so cheaper than any Com
pany in existence.
Remember, we are prepared te
prove to you that ours is the safest
and cheapest plan Ct Insurance.
known.
Our Association is now licensed
to write Insurance in the countie,
Of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCor
mick, Edgefeld, Laurens. Saluda,
Richland, Lexington, Calhoun and
Spartanburg.
The officers are: Gen. ]. Fraser
Lyon, President, Columbia S. c..
j. R. Blake. Gen. Agent, Secty. an5
Treas, Greenwood, S. c.
DIRECTORS.
A. o. Grant, Mt. Carmel, 8. G.
j. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, s. G.
j. R. Blake, Greenwood, S. G.
A. W. Youngblood, Hodges, s. c.
R. b. Nicholson, Edgefeld, S. c.
j. Fraser Lyon, Columbia, S. c.
W. C. Bates, Batesburg, S C.
W. q. Wharton, Waterloo, S. c.
J. R. BLAKE,
GEN. ACT.
Greenwood, S. c.
February 1st, 1919.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01

struction has been quite noticeable.
This is especially true in those states
which have a comparatively large
number of cars and only small mile
age of improved roads. Thus, Illinois,
last November approved bond issue
Of $60.0OO,000 for the construction Of a
system of state roads. The interest
and principal Of these bonds are to be
paid entirely from the motor-vehicle
revenues. There is no doubt that these
revenues Will prove sufficient for this
purpose. The main question which re-
mains is whether or not satisfactory
source of maintenance revenues can
be secured so as to prevent these
roads. when constructed, from dete-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
Lumber for Sale

NV saw mill is located on the Five
Notch road, near Cedar Grove church,
and | have lumber to sell from the yard
or can cut it any dimensions when bill
is furnished. Better buy while you can
get it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
Concrete Road Building.

A great era of concrete road build
ing has begun. Comprehensive sys.
TENS are being constructed in many
counties and many through highways
are being improved with concrete in
various states under state supervision,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
GREAT ROAD WORK PLANNED
Approximately ssoo,ooo,ooo for High
way Expenditures to BE Used
This Season.

Estimates of contemplated highway
expenditures in the United States for
the season of 1919 place the total at
approximately S3OOO00,OO0 Because
Of governmental restrictions the
amount was considerably lower than
this in 1918, while in 1917 it was placed
at S2SO,OOO,OOO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01

At all times tie artistic dwelling
is in demand, whether large or small,
expensive or inexpensive. Al az
tractive, inexpensive house, hoTeve-,
is an exception. QUICKBILT Brnga-
lows combine beauty and economy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
piscomforts Of Poor Roads.

If people don't invest in good roads,
they invest in getting stuck in the
mud, more horsepower for hauling,
more time spent on the road, and
pauch discomfort when they ride.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
WRITE TODAY

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book "ouIeK6LT bungalows No. COlt will explain all about
No t. ami other attractive QUGK6iLT Bungalows
FREE for the asking Merely fl the below mail
Better STILL If bungalow No AZ peascs tell
sired instruct ship Immediately.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-10-01
A Safe, Profitable Investment.

One cf the hes: :ar-scS c.talnablc is The attractive,
:r:iccabic rcntaD!e hcse That & ii the OF the house
i; great is difficult lower the without cheap
cninS the house 1t is possible. however with the QUlck6LT
Buaow No. 49, for It bull! fer just that ous,
and lot costing SlOO0O and renting for of S2j
MONTH is bringing % per Interest Taxes insurance,
repairs etc. will reduce Il TO about IL per Can
I."tc ctier investment? The attractive
cUlckstT bungalow Ut this time CT high rents and universal
ccnind fer houses, will make it profitable Investment.
Euld ca Eour Tndevelcoad Lo..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
GENERAL SESSIONS

York county court or general sessions
for the September term convened
Monday morning with Judge Thomas
S. Sease of Spartanburg, presiding and
the other officials of the court in their
accustomed stations. Not only will ali
the prisoners in Jail be tried at this
term; but Solicitor Henry proposes to
try at least number of bond cases,
where the defendants are charged
with violation of various features of
the prohibition law. He said yester-
day that he expected to do this in order
to comply with recommendation OF
the grand jury at the July term OF
court which called attention to the fact
that all cases involving violations of
the prohibition law should be disposed
of as speedily as possible.
Work of the court was gotten under
way promptly Monday morning With
little or no delay. A number of pleas
Of guilty were taken the opening day
and the solicitor is of the opinion that
the court will be ready to adjourn by
Thursday evening.
For various reasons his honor, Judge
Sease, excused the following petit
jurors: E. w. Sturgis, S. J. Kimball,
r. E. L. Ferguson, S. ]. Bell, j. M.
Ferguson, w. II. Windle.
Burrs Brakefield pleaded guilty to
violating the prohibition law and was
sentenced to pay fine of 800.
John Lester Mills pleaded guilty to
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny and was
sentenced to spend one year in the
reformatory for colored youths at Lex
ington.
Giles Wright pleaded guilty TO FTo-
lation Of the prohibition law. He MAS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
LOCAL.. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Star Thsatre-"Man," special six parts fea:
ture today. Henry B. Walthail tomorrow IN
Modern Husbands"
York Supply Co-Has poplar lumber for way
on beds, also necessary irons for same. "A
line of shingles and roofing.
Carroll Bros-Tcll their friends an dcusomers
how to get into town from the Kings Noun
tain road. ,
The Mems Shop-Invites you to see its fine line
of tailoring samples for made-to-measure
clothing Gents furnishings of all kinds. =.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co-Says altogether &C
kill the high cost Of living, and quotes 10"
prices on staple goods. ,t,,
]. M. Stroup-Is showing the newest styles IN
Stetson hats for men, in fancy shades and In
black, in new block and staple shapes.
First National Bank. York-Would help yot
guard against wildcat get-rich-quick schemes
1t invites your patronage and oilers its sef'
vice. s,,;,,
farmers to hold or sell cotton; but offers tt
lend money at 6 per cent TO those VINO hee'
money to hold for better prices
Farmers Hardware & Supply Co..SuSgests
way of saving coal by using Loths not Dias
heaters Richmond stoves and ranges.
Mrs. s. L. Steclc-Is ready to supply the wants
of ladies who are looking for the newest nnt
best styles in millinery.
Wrigley-Five long lasting bars oil Wrlgley
chewing gum for 8 cents. Sold everywheGre
York Furniture & Hdw. Co-Seils the rec Se'
products for interior painting ana nnishihs
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

Except in the hope and belief that
the cxpedient is only temporary ar
rangement, under which the supported
business will soon be able to support
itself everybody understands the &C.
o1,omic unsoundness of running one
business to support another. That,
however is the basis upon which cot
ton production Is established In the
south. Following the Civil War,
many anti-bellum farmers sought to
establish themselves by raising cotton
along strictly business lines-that is
by dcvoting themselves entirely to cot
ton production, depending upon the
sale of the cotton to pay all the ex-
pense of raising and yield the same
margin of profit that would reasonably
be expected from any other Legitimate
business. It Is an incontrovertible
fact that the records do not show that
there was ever a single case Of success
Every farmer who has ever tried the
experiment has either fallen into bank
ruptcy, or been forced to adopt the
expedient\ Of running one business tc
support another. That is he has been
compelled to produce all of the supplies
required in the raising Of the cotton
to a greater or less extent, and the
greater the extent to which he has
produced. these supplies the greater
has been his success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

Charles M. Galloway, who with Her
man w. Craven, was ousted from the
civil service commission, has given out
q statement carrying his version as to
the reason which is to the effect that
1--WE were not willing that the commits
sion should be mere adjunct of the
post Office department and subservient
to It, especially with reference to eX-
aminations for presidential postmast-
ers under the executive order of March
81, 1917" The order provides tina l.
ligibles with the highest standing shall
be appointed, and according to Gallo
way, the postmaster general wanted
the discretion to. choose from among
the elligibles Of the highest standing.
In other words, according, to this
statement the trouble in effect amounts
to whether Burleson or the civil ser
vice commission shall have the final
say in making appointments. Theor-
etically appointments are made only
on merit; but very few practical peo-
pie are able to look upon the PROPOSE
tion as other than bunk. The civil SER
vice commission was created mainly
for the purpose of bluffing the throngs
,efspfie ieaaSseeEefs iand :ar rconmissioner
who makes the mistake of thinking
that he is vested in sovereign authori-
ty. in the matter of appointments
necessarily has to go.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE

A. local organization Of the Woman
Suffrage party, or at least an organi-
zation to promote the interests of wo-
man suffrage was perfected in York
vile last Friday night with Miss Mar
garet Gist as chairman, Mrs. T. 7.
Walsh as treasurer and Miss Mary
Williams as secretary.
About thirty-fivc or forty women
and ten or fifteen men turned out at
the courthouse to hear Miss Lola Trax
of the National Woman's Suffrage
party tell what the party had done
since its organization, what 1t is doing
now, and the work 1t has in hand in
the immediate future.
The one all important task just
ahead of the party is to secure ratifi-
cation by the states of the Woman
Suffrage amendment to the constitu-
ton which congress has recently sub
mitted for the approval or rejection of
tho people. :
Up to the present time fourteen
states have ratified the proposed
amendment and Miss TraX stated that
the party is confidently expecting fa-
vorable action from at least as many
as thirty-seven by January /, 1920.
Miss Trax's, work in South Carolina
is to secure all possible organized ef-
fort, looking to favorable action by the
South Carolina general assembly at
its next session.
AS the outcome of the meeting last
Friday night 1t was resolved to secure
the circulation of a petition to the leg
islature asking for ratification, the Pc
tition to bo circulated by volunteer
canvassers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

vestigations of conditions generally on
your own account and present these
matters to the court where II is DEEM
cd advisable to do so.
He called attention to the numerous
and fragrant violations of the liquor
laws, so common at the present time
and deplored the fact that such vio-
lations are increasing rather than di-
minishing. The great majority OF
sentiment not only in York county,
but the state of South Carolina, and
the country at large, is opposed to IL
quor and it is your duty as grand
Jurors and as good citizens interested
in your country's welfare to do every
thing in your power to blot the me-
farious traffic from within your bor-
ders. -
He called attention to the education
al needs of the state and declared that
IL was the duty of the grand Jurors
to do all in their power both midi.
vidually and collectively to promote
the educational interests Of the coun-
| ty. He referred to the compulsory
attendance law passed by the recen
session of the general assembly and re.
minded the grand jurors that it was
their duty to assist in every way pos
sible in its enforcement.
1t is quite likely that the grant
jury will complete its work and be dis.
missed for the term some time today
In addition to Foreman r. A. Bar.
nett, the following grand jurors art
in attendance upon the court: II. M
Lindsay, E. r. Maloney. c. l.. Kennedy
j. M. Taylor. j. T. Walker, j. X
Scoggins, w. M. McCarter, ]. K. ALI
son, r. l.. McCleave, E. M. Dickson. 7
F. Dunlap, j. 2. Adams, R. L. Biggers
j. L. Moss. d
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
WITHIN THE TOWN.

- The Saturday afternoon crowd was
much smaller than usual last Saturday
because of the difficulty of getting to
town.
= But as soon as this street paving
is completed automobilists will be
coming here for the pleasure Of ride
over them.
How can this town grow without
the opening of some new streets
But of course it may be that the
dominant sentiment don't want the
town to grow.
- Chief Cal Steele and Policeman w.
r. Rogers rounded up several drunks
and gamblers Saturday night and Sun
day. There was no mayors court Mon
day morning, all the defendants, con-
sidering it to their best interests to
forfeit the bonds which they had been
required to rostaa.es: - NJ. 'r',t.rs.
MIR. M S.oHond, who owns the land
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

law whites have no more right in COL
ored coaches than negroes have In
white coaches. The whites should
certainly have right to travel
together if they so desire, and there is
no disposition on the part of the whites
to deprive the negroes Of the same
right. Whatever other real grievance
the negro may have. this is PROPOSE
ton he will do we'll to let alone. He
will do we'll to call down any fool OF
his race who persists in the agitation
of the question.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

One of the points made in the con-
ference between the merchants and the
state tax commission last Friday was
this: The commission is calling upon
the merchants to make return of all
mortgages and bills receivable. One OF
the merchants put it up to Mr.. Query
in proposition to this effect. Why
should you require merchants to re-
turn their mortgages when you don't
make other people return their mort
cages? The answer was to the effect
that the point was well taken, and the
matter will be adjusted as soon as II
can be properly. reached. 1t is the
purpose of the commission to eventu-
ally secure the return of all property
including mortgages, at true values
and although it may be right TO assess
mortgages OH somewhat different
basis than other property, they will be
assessed equitably.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

sentenced to serve six months impris-
onment or to pay fine of $500. How
ever, upon payment of 500, or SER
vice for three months, Judge Seasc sus-
pended the remainder of the sentence
during good behavior. Tie fine was
paid. A sentence like unto that i'm
posed upon Wright was given in the
case Of Sam Sanders who also pleaded
guilty to violation of the prohibition
law.
| A charge Of assault and battery with
intent to kill lodged against j. j. Hood
was mol pressed upon payment Of $50
The defendant was placed upon good
behavior.
w. w. Wade pleaded guilty to as
sault and battery of high and agra
waited nature, and was sentenced. to
pay a fine of 5000.
Lawson McCaw pleaded guilty tc
violation Of the prohibition law and
paid a fine of 500.
Shakespeare Nance pleaded guilty
to house breaking and larceny. He
drew q year in>the state reformatory
for colored youths at Lexington.
Lee Phillips paid fine of 500 fol
violation of the liquor laws. William
Lumpkin did likewise.
The only trial before n jury yester'
day was the case of 'Rcvester Wilkes
lcharged with house breaking and lar
ceny. A verdict of not guilty was re-
turned.
Fines totaling $3.50. we're paid by va
rious defendants during yesterday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
WHITE MAN KILLED

Will Stein, white man, apparently
about 35 years of age, and believed to
be resident of the Lockhart section
was shot and killed about midnight
Sunday by Mr.. Thomas G. Mickle who
lives on the Davidson old place in
Bullocks Creek township. The killing
Of Stein, according to evidence at the
inquest held by Magistrate j. l.. Dun
can yesterday morning, was entirely
justifiable and 1t is hardly probable
that there will be any, prosecution.
An unknown man came to the home
of Mr.. Mickle at a late hour Sunday
night and stopped at the door for a
few moments. He said he wanted a
drink of water which he received,
after which he went on off toward the
barn. Mr.. Micllc, becoming suspicious
because of the actions of the stranger
followed him and located him in the
barn, where he was for some reason
or other striking matches.
Seizing his gun Mr.. Mickle went to
the door and peering into the darkness
of the hallway inquired of the man
what he wanted. The reply was, II
want place to lie down." Mr.. Mickle,
thinking he was a negro, told the
stranger TO come on out and he would
get him a place to lie down, intending
to conduct him to theshohe Of a negro
living near by. The man made no
move to como out but continued to
strike matches and blow them out.
"Are you white man or negro?"
inquired Mr.. Mickle and the reply was,
both"
Mr.. Mickle several times repeated
his command to the stranger to come
out but there was no reply, even after
he had threatened the stranger with
bodily harm If he did not accedc to
his command.
He thercupon fired one shot from
his shotgun at the stranger, the lpad
of No. 6 shot penetrating his heart
and lungs and producing almost in
stant death. ~
Upon investigation. after the shoot
ing it was found that the stranger was
Will Stein. who 1t is understood has
an uncle living at Lockhart and who
had lived in that section himself.
The man was roughly dressed and
wore socks but no shoes. There Vas
much mud on his clothes. In his
pockets were two lunches of keys, q
pocket knife with broken blade and
handkerchief. He was identified
Monday morning as Will Stein.
Whether the man was dcmentcd or
drunk is not known. Mr.. Mickle was
taking no chances; although accord
ing. to the evidence he did every thing
possible to prevent the tragedy.
He Immediately notified Magistrate
Duncan of the affair and surrendered
himself but was released upon his
own reoognizance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
THE MARRIAGE RECORD.

Marriage licenses have been issued
by Probate Judge Houston as follows:
Sept. 4-Lewis Canupp to Bessie
Conner, Concord. N. c.
Sept. 4-wiiliam b. Rudisill to Annie
Lee Nell. Glover.
Sept. 5-clarencc S. Link to Olive
Louisa Harris, Fort Mill.
Sept. brJno. o. Harmon to Elvo
Massey, Gastonia.
Sept 6-Robert Fewell to Janie
Perry, Rock Hill, (colored).
Sept. 6-Jno. e. Wiley toNinnie g
Taylor, Newbefry.
Sept. 6ZJas. H., Bolick to Essie Pay
ne, Dallas, N!>c.
Sept. George Burris, Yorktown
ship to Geneva Castle, Gutherisville
(colored)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

An big wars previous to this one
grew out of the international struggle
for business advantage, and this one
grew out of the same thing" The one
great concern among the nations now
IS as Ross-eacf may make tsfsndst
forHts own bencfit OF the economic con-
ditions as they have been left by the
war Relatively America has come, out
on top with stronger economic posi-
tion with reference to the rest of the
world. Apd just as the more forward
nations were the shining mark for all
the less favored, now America becomes
the centre of envy forsall. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

alton. He is optimistic and believes
that cotton must necessarily reach a
very much higher level than it has so
far done because Of the worlds de-
mand for it. The Harding view is that
with payments not satisfactory. ex-
ports are likely to fall off as soon as
this question is decided and there
must necessarily be a decline In the
market. There is no other question
coming before the New Orleans meet
ing which VIII be more vital to the
people from every standpoint than this
and upon its solution will doubtless de-
pend the future price of cotton In this
country this fall.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following transfers tof real es-
tate have been indexed lin the Office Of
the county auditor since the last pub
lication of the record.
BethsI-Ferrie E. Bigger to ]. Clyde
Bigger. 14O s-5 acres; consideration,
$1,000.
r. B. Bigger to Ferrie e, Bigger.
II 3-5 acres; consideration, 81. =,
Frances Moore, to T. c. and J. M.
Barnett, 212 acres; consideration,
s6,67S.
Bcthesda-Geo l. lRevels ct al to
efough H. Revels, 1S1 acres; considera-
tton, $4,000.
Bread River-wade s. BULGE ct al
to Robert. Wells Buice ct al a37 acres;
consideration, $4,000. tpg' -.
w. w. Childers to r. A. Brown. 4s
and $500 acres; consideration, $4,000.
Robert Wells Buice to Forrest Fill
man Buice ct al, IS acres; sconsidera-
tion, $1,000. Is ~
w. S. Wilkerson to ], BULGE, "a
acres; consideration, 1870.
Jonathan Buice to William Thomas
Buice ct al, 327 acres; consideration,
$1,000.
catawba-Sarah c. Wells to Mar
celia w. Blanton, / lot; consideration.
$5,125.
Sam Friedheim to !. L. Strait, lot;
consideration, $500.
w. e. Walker to w. N. Ashe, S-l
acres, consideration. $3.50.
w. B. Stroup to r. NJ. Stroup, lot;
consideration, s1,50o.
E. S. Wallace tos D. "A. and Patria
Bowman, lot; consideration s1,750.
Martha A. S. Smith, let al to r. l..
Sturgis 1876 acres; consideration L.
723.75. .e.s .4t.
v. B. Blankenship to B. n. HOWE.
1 lot; consideration. $Iy250.
C. F. Gordon to T. ". Whitesides,
lot; consideration $3.50.
Harry Friedheim to s. p. Chapman,
w. L. Johnson and R. E. Porter 2 lots;
consideration, $500.
Mrs. r. e. White to Sidney Me-
lot; consideration. $500.
Floride L. Miller to David j. Boyd,
lot; consideration, s1.050.
T. T. Morrison to Gus E. Reid, lot;
$3.50.
Jno. T. Roddey to Jas. p. Culp, 2
lots: consideration, $4,250.
S. w. cambridge to Peoples Trust
Go. Trustee reconsideration, IS.
III. f., Rarber OF aI,;to, Si.tW. Dam
bridge, lot; Observation-Disclosures.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09
cHAReETo GRAND JURY

Judge Thos. S. Sease of Spartanburg,
who is presiding over the court of
general sessions delivered ringing
charge to the grand jury upon the
opening of court Monday morning. He
reminded the jurors that they were
possessed of broad powers and that a
heavy responsibility rested upon them
in the discharge of their duties.
1t is your duty, he said, to bring to
the attention of the court all matters
affecting the, welfare of the county Of
York that! aia brought 70 yaar attcn-
ton and At .ia;y9ng. dntNrtRimakc in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-09

OF course the peace treaty is not go
ing to settle the war 1t is foolish to
expect such a thing. There is nobody
satisfied with the treaty. How could
anybody be satisfied with such gen.
eral compromise? But it is the best
that can be done and we may as well
ratify it. The nations will continue to
quarrel just as individuals will con-
tinue to quarrel. If it is peace they
want now or in the hereafter, they can
only get it through the practice Of the
golden rule. So far as America is con-
cerned, she can whip anybody now,
and as long as she remains as true to
the principles of right and justice as
she has been, her ability to whip any
body will not depart from her. Ameri-
ca, however, will do well to remember
that to her the golden rule is about the
same as SIMPSONS hair was to him.