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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
MIR. Duncan County Chairman.

Mr.. L.. W. Depuy came over from
Columbia Thursday and held con-
ference with some of the leading
business men with reference to the
campaign for members of the South
Carolina Development Board. Mr..
Willis Duncan has accepted the chair
manship and he should receive the
cooperation of citizens in all parts
of the. county. This is the greatest
forward move that has ever been un-
dertaken for South Cardinals materi
al advancement. Help Edgefeld
county to have part in this i'm
portant work
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
The Bank of Western Carolina of

The Bank of Western Carolina of
Johnston announces in its advertise
ment in this issue that commencing
July 1 it will pay per cent. interest
on savings deposits. The Bank of
Western Carolina has eleven branch
es and a working capital of $780,
100000 and total resources of $4,-
OOO,OOO.OO.
. Saturday night Mr.. Clyde Jack
son and Mr.. William Byrd, better
known among his Edgefeld friends
as Billy Byrd, had a head-on auto
collision near the trestle. The cars
were considerably damaged but the
occupants of the cars were not in
jured. Their friends rejoice that only
the cars and not the drivers were
put out Of commission.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
For County Commissioner.

In our candidates column this
week will be found another announce
ment for the office of county COM
missioner. Mr.. J. w. DeVore has en-
tered the race. Mr.. DeVore served
one term as county commissioner
several years ago and this experience
will be of benefit to him in discharg-
ing his duties should the people elect
him again. Mr.. DeVore manages his
own affairs successfully and will
give the same careful attention to the
peoples business if elected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
Marriage Announcement.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Morgan an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, CoraNillie to Mr.. James Thayer
Johnson, Which took place at the
Baptist parsonage in Aiken, Sunday
June 20. Mr., johnson is prominent
farmer of Aiken County.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23

The Advertiser extends sincere
congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. John
son. Mrs. Johnson, as Miss Lille
Morgan, has been teaching for sew
eral terms near Aiken, making
splendid record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23

a visitor in Edgefield yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Reel spent the,
weekend here with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
81. Reel.
Mr.. William QUITS of Little Rock,
Arkansas, is here visiting his mother,
Mrs. Eva W. QUITS.
Mrs. A. E. Padgett has returned
from visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Norwood Cleveland.
Mr.. Edgar Hart is spending some
time in Edgefeld under the parental
roof.
Mrs. Fannie QUITS and Miss Flora
QUITS of Elmwood are spending this
week in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Harling.
Mrs. C. H. Porter and little daugh-
ter, Louise, of Batesburg are guests
in the home of Judge W. T. Kin
niard this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Dorm of Celes-
tia, Saluda County, have been spend
ing several days in Edgefeld visiting
their son, Mr.. W. H. Dorm.
Major R. S. Anderson is greatly
enjoying his stay at home and his
friends are delighted that he will not
have to return to Washington until
the first of December.
Ex-Governor j. C. Sheppard. has
accepted IAN invitation to deliver an
address in Camden tonight in the in
terest of the South Carolina Devel-
opment Board.
Mr.. E. C. Asbell and Mr.. w. w.
Fuller will soon move into their new
bungalows on Church street. There
is but one vacant lot left on this
street which has proven to be very
popular residence street.
Mr.. A. E. Padgett, accompanied
by Mr.. Edgar Padgett, motored to
Greenville yesterday to attend the
convention of the South Carolina
Bankers Association. Mr.. Padgett is
president of the association.
Sow peas and plant corn after
grain. All kinds of feed will probably
be higher next spring than it has ever
been and now is the time to begin
laying plans for being Independent
of the western corn and grain grow
ers.
The State campaign meeting will
be held here in the Court House Fri
day of this week, June rs. AS the
governor and several other candi-
dates for reelection have no oppo-
sition there seems to be but little in
terest taken in the meeting.
Wednesday evening last Mr.. and
Mrs. o. ]. Holmes entertained num-
ber of young friends at their home
near Red Hill in honor of their neph-
,ew, Mr. Dewitt Boyd of Statesboro,
Ca, and his bride. The occasion was
a vey pleasant one. A handsome new
player piano added much to the oc-
casion.
Soon after graduating from the
Citadel Mr.. Carroll Rainsford ac-
cepteda position with the Highway
Commission in Columbia. After
spending some time in the office he
will go out on surveying expeditions
where the services of civil engi-
neer are needed.
Mrs. R. G. Lee was called to Green
vile yesterday by telegram to be at
the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Cen
try, who is very i'll. Mrs. Gentry has
made number of friends here while
visiting Mrs. Lee in the past and they
sincerely hope she will improve and
be restored to her accustomed health.
When you are approached upon
the subject, become member of the
South Carolina Development Board.
This organization will accomplish
wonderful results for South Caro-
lima if a sufficient number of people
get behind the movement to carry to
a successful conclusion the work that
has been planned.
DR.. Levi Holmes, Mr.. Cornelius
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
Meeting of Highway Commits

The members of the Highway
Commission are called to meet in the
Court House at Edgefeld, Tuesday,
June 2e, at II a. m. All members
are urged to be present and be on
time.
Walter W. Wise,
George T. Swearingen,
w. P. Yonce,
Special Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
R. F. Erwin Regarding His Troubles


R. F. Erwin Regarding His Troubles
ga year ago last winter I had an
attack of Indigestion followed by bill
iousness and constipation. Seeing
Chamberlain's Tablets so highly rec
omemended for stomach troubles I
bought a bottle of them and they
helped me right away" writes R. F.
Erwin, Peru, Ind. If you have any
trouble with your digestion give
these tablets a trial. They will do you
good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

DR.. W. D. QUITS of Johnston was
a visitor in Edgefeld yesterday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
Notice to Colored Teachers Of
Edgefeld County.

The Summer School will open at
Belts Academy, July 5th, 1920. All
teachers are requested to attend by
the State Superintendent and the
County Superintendent. The State
Superintendent of Education has ap-
pointed the following instructors:
Prof. H. P. Butler, formerly OF
State College.
Prof. johnson, Principal of Book
er Washington School, Columbia.
Miss La PerIe Howard, formerly
of Hampton Institute, now at Belts
Academy.
Mrs. w. D. Hood, saluda, S. c.
Prof. W. D. Drake, Graniteville,
S. C.
Board will be furnished for $500
for the four weeks. Teachers must
bring their own sheets, pillows and
towels. For further information ad-
dress Prof. A. w. Nicholson, Belts
Academy, Trenton, S. c.
M. H. HOLMES,
Clerk Col. Teachers AS. Edgeheld 20.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23
TIE UNIVERSAL CAR


CANDIDATES should advertise in
the Aiken Journal and Review to
reach the people of Western Caro-
lima. Display rate Csc. Send one dol
lar bill and receive paper until Dec.
1st. Largest circulation in Aiken
County. Address
Journal and Review,
Aiken, S. C.
WANTED: Man with team or auto
who can give bond to sell 1877 Wat
kins home and farm products. Big
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23

FOR RENT: Five or six rooms in
my residence on Jeter street. See me
for particulars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23

Mr.. William QUITS of Little Rock,
Arkansas, is here visiting his mother,
Mrs. Eva W. QUITS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Reel spent the
weekend here with Mr.. and Mrs. j..
81. Reel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
Short SnatcheS
From EUeTygherg


II other candidates knew how
wood got the money they might do
less scoldiug and more getting
Cleveland Press
As we listen TO HI Johnson we
must conclude that the -bul' is al
that remains OF the -Bull Moose"
par-y.-Columbia Record
sc1ewherrY stays Out Untl Senate
Fixes His status. says a headline
Thought a Judge and jury lLl4 his
starus--PlrlzburE sun
Admirers q Ar Bainbridge Colby
are pleased 70 note that better pass
state department.-gF ashington star
DEVELOPMENTS iu naval iuTestiga-
tions at Washington suggest the tit
ness of issuing a number Of eOtil-
guished service medals - N0rtolz
NirEinian-PlloL
An African missionary reports that
the natives do not use the oui1a
board In other particulars. however,
they show no unusual llsence--
Providence Tribune
Apparently the United States wants
70 solve the Adriatic problem By
giving the Jugo-SlaVs the aid and
confininE the Italians 70 the attic
Seattle igencer-
After having a girl kiss a cold
sterilized plate" doctors nave decided
that morning kisses are iusanitary.
For other germ tests 1--we men have
been used Are volunteers running
shorr1-St- Louis Globe Democrat
II the enthusiasm OF the vets
would be pouring ice cream sqaas
into the streets and smashing bot
ties OF near beer.-Ehicago Daily
News
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
About BroadUay Plays And Players

Rotary OF statehood. OF whatever Il
is. And. by the way, she used TO be
stenographer. so II you need anybody
70 hammer the keys at the white
house. don't forget her. Then. again,
her old man is a pretty fair farmer,
so you might make him secretary Of
agriculture. II you could you'd save
me lot OF dough, as the old boy sure
is there on the touch By the way.
I see that the Limerickers are send
ing you $500 each Say. can't You
start a contest for me2 Some Of those
guys can't write rhymes. but they
sure can write checks The wife just
called out TO me: Give my love TO
the old bouehead-" She really likes
you Well. there's a lot OF excitement
here but can learn nothing.-Jeff.
GOSSIP.
A. I. du P. Coleman has translated
Les Americans Chez Nous" for Leo
Ditrichstein.
While The Passion Flower" IS
playing in California next fall Il VIII
be filmed
Forty weeks Of the best city time
have been booked for The Little
Whopper" next season.
F. Ziegfeld. r.. believes that Nine
Spinelli. the French dancer on the
New Amsterdam roof. has the finest
pair Of shoulders in the world. She
declines 10 use them in the shimmy.
Bert Levy cartOonist, wrote on his
screen at the Hippodrome last night:
rs Nicky Arnstein IN the houseF A
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
XVII


what is the Cornice Road, and
where is it,
2-What is the japanese principle
Of interior decoration2
what should compotes or other
forms OF cooked fruit be served with
i-What great independent nation
Of today claims the most ancient
5-What Is the remainder Of the
proverh; II you have two leaves OF
bread, sell one and buy" and to
whom Is It's origin ascri5ed2
What prophet and founder OF a
great religion was born in April2
VINO composed THE Music OF the
SpheresT'
S-Whst American artist OF the
present is noted for painting beauti-
ful and interesting pictures Of rooms
IN which there are only the furniture
and decorations as Motto
s-What country exports large
quantities Of goatskins to the United
l0-what plant does the vanilla
bean. grow on2
Answer to Yesterdays XVII.
. 1-Chamele0ns change their color
to correspond with the surrounding
trees, art or grass in order to evade
the attention OF their enemies
the first professional American
baseball player was A J. Reach. 1854
5-Ihe poem entitled Pioneers. o
? AlAEEla- OF WHICH the L-E1L line IS
Have the ancient races ceased?" was
written by the American poet. Walt
Whitman.
"A plattude IS a truism, a flat
or senseless remark
5-An aptitude is a talent, readi-
ness or ability for anything.
6-The American ScandiT avian foun-
dation OF New York City maintains
foreign travelling felloWships for
American students; and in May viii
award 20 Of these.
T-Epicures prefer a yearling goose
for cooking Younger, the goose is
apt 20 be tough, and older Il con-
gains more oil than is palatable to
The most suitable fruit compete OF
cause TO serve with roast goose is one
I Of goose berriess because the flavor
and acidity Of these berries assist in
i the assimilation Of the fowl In Eu-
rope, where the proper combinations
I Of fruit compotes with meat dishes IS
much better understood than in
s America, this Is a customary service.
9-The national flower Of England
has for centuries been the rose; the
symbol OF royalty. love and life per-
fectly fulfilled
9 1O-HThe Dusk OF the Gods" Is the
Wagnerian opera Gotterdammerung.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10

in the FL Paso high
school have recently been apply
ing their literary ability TO calling
attention, by paraphrasinE well
known authors or well known quota
tons. TO the poor pay they and their
kind are receiving for teaching
youthful America his "readin'. writin'
and 'rithmetic-" Following are some
OF the results.
sCHOOL-MA8I's SOLILOQUY.
To teach or not 10 teach-that IS the
question;
whether It's nobler 10 interfere with
ones digestion
And train the young Idea and starvs
the while.
Or drive a truck, or be a cook and
live IN style
To teach. perchance 10 starve-aye.
there's the rub
All no To eat, cen though Il means
to scrub.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10

protecting u from the sun On some
OF the big tobacco plantations the
best grade Of tobacco is Ct WI in the
shade, the shade being provided by
stretching canvass Of some similar
material over the growing plants"
'The public is opposed to the con
tinual shooting along the border by
soldiers" said chief OF police j. r
Montgomery. Every time q soldier
gets an opportunity he begins firing,
and the promiscuOus Shooting at
bushes and firing at Mexicans has
reached a point where the whole city
is disturbed when such shooting &C
ours. Friday morning many people
called police headquarters 70 know
what the shooting near the shelter
meant Many thought following re-
ports OF new revolution in Mexico,
that villa was daring another attack
upon Juarez- Some people told me
that for several hours their sleep was
broken BY the firing. This sort Of
thing ought 70 stop Shooting when
there IS no occasion for It is foolish
nerves shy every time a bush moves
in the wind, should be replaced by
men who know what they are doing.
Otherwise the complaints viii con-
tinue TO reach city and county Of
fioials Of the reckless and prOmis-
euous shooting by the soldiers
Gradually the bootleggers and
drug addicts are coming 10 know that
they must respect the law" said A. 7.
Fredericks. This IS indicated by the
fact that the federal docket is much
smaller this term Of court that pre-
vi0usly and also by the reports Of
prohibition and narcotic agents who
say that arrests are rapidly falling
Off IN almost every case which has
come 70 trial within the past six
months. the defendants have either
court The pleas Of guilty show that
they realize their small chances tc
beat their cases. It IS probably true
that FL Paso has more smuggling
cases than any other place in the
United States but the smugglers are
rapidly coming 70 fear the law and
the men who uphold It,"
When the city gives the people Z
/ chance 20 vote upon the matter o.
amending the city charter. Saig
James C. White, i wish the council
would also let the people expires,
themselves on the idea Of making
June 81. instead OF Feb q. the las
day on which city taxes shall be paid
When 7 made the race for cit
/ assessor and collector 1 pledged my
self 70 use my efforts 10 bring thil
about. I still think IL Is right Stat
! and county taxes are paid in Deem
Z Der and January and it IS e hardship
I for people 70 have TO pay city taXel
right on top Of these. They ought q
have until the first OF July to pay
their city taxes and the charter should
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
Little lnbsrUews
Tobacco Raising Promises to Become Big Industry Here
Too Much Shooting Along Border Says Chief of Police

be amended to this effect I believe
this question should be submitted 70
the taxpayers at the forthcoming
election"
Things are booming in the oil
game in East Texas" said Lloyd P.
Lockridge. Z have Just come from
Houston and the game there Is as
lively as ir ever was All through the
state. as came west. Z heard only
oil talk Everybody in the state
seems to have the ambition 10 become
rich through the shining liquid Tests
are being made in many localities
that are rarely mentioned in the news
papers I expect that some day Texas
viii be supplying most OF the world
with oil"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10


SCORE ONE FOR TEXAS.
Through the medium Of The Bill
board We learn that Bay City Tex,
is the home OF a young woman who
writes real song hits. Her name Is
Lila Seeligson whitaker and she
publishes her songs too. One OF them
is called. 4 Think I'd Rather Be an
Old Maid" and. just TO show that
Miss Whitaker knows the song game
from A 10 2, we're going TO print
the chorus Here Il IS.
7 think I'd rather be an old maid,
Itse kinder nice and cool IN the shade.
When wife Is home er-cooking
Hubby's out er-lookinE-
On the pretty girls he makes a raid
i think I don't want no man.
They worry you all they can.
When WHEY IS home er-sewing
Some woman's got him going,
So / think I'd rather be an old maid
A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.
The day Marjorie Daw. film star.
acted as bridesmaid for Mary Pick
banks, she had just finished picture
called Don't Ever Marry
FOOLIsHMENT.
@Oh, marry me!7 the maiden said
eAnd you will never rue if.D
The youth replieds my love Is dead,
I viii never do it,
FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE.
Nanny, how did you manage to
raise your boys 50 well7"
"Ah raised EN- wiz a barrel stave,
an All raised EN- frequent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
Hit Golf Ball
DecdbitateS Robin

Winsted. Conn. April 10.-A freak !
accident Of the golf links that has
aroused the interest OF local golfers
resulted when Eddie fitzgerald drove
a ball that decapitated a robin. Tbs
bird was about 100 yards from the
tee, and the bali which SKINNED the
fairway, took off the robins head as
Clearly as with a knife.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
Ripping Rhymes
AModen Instance

MY nghbo, svatson passing believed
long through daes d swung huge
a males And
would say "Wy Hveg too
miles and shapely like miner"
while
Then the flu and laid him low The things
had flee The rules
Hfs shedding douby slide,
hang where health fans died do not distress syp
be they hang they are
live and write my verse while wiser
Copyright by George Matthew adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10

GETT VIII only be a matter Of few
years until tobacco raising VIII
be a big industry in The Rio
Grande valley" said city councilman
Park W Pitman There is big
money in growing tobacco, and u
can Be raised profitably close 10 Fl
pasa- The soil IS conducive TO tobacco
raising. and so Is the climate The
sun is pretty hot for growing tobacco,
but where tobacco IS grown N other
p1aces the SUE g. hot too Tobacco
can be grown in the valley near here
though. as it IS IN other places BY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10

ONCE UPON a time.
he ORGANIZED a fish company.
AND WAS going to build eanneriss
on THE Pacific coast
AND HE sold stock
AND I bought a share.
AND IT must have been
THAT WHEN he went fishing.
HE HAD poor luck
AND DIDN'T catch any fish
BECAUSE ALL have.
IS MY share OF stock
AND THERE aren't any eanneriss-
AND HES dabblias in OIL
AND 4 year ago I met him again
AND WE hod him to dinner.
AND THE next day.
THERE oA.IE in the mail
A STOCK certificate
AND was the owner.
OF TEN shares
OF ENGRAVED oil stock
IN FOUR colOrs-
AND RIGHT on its face.
IT SAID It was worth
ONE THOUSAND dollars
AND wrote a letter.
AND THANKED ny friend
AND FOR three or four months.
OUR THOUSAND dollars
LAY AROUND In the house.
AND THEN one day
THERE CAME a letter.
FROM SOME mining brokers'
AND THEY offered to sen me.
ANOTHER CERTIFICATE
OF A thousand dollars.
FOR FIFTY dollars
AND / offered them mine.
ron TWENTY-FIVE dollars.
But THEY didn't take it.
AND A little later.
WE HAD a party.
AND TWO tables Of bridge
AND LooKING for cards.
I FOUND the stock.
AND MADE II the prize
AND WHOEVER won 1t.
CAN'T remember
But WHOEVER IT was.
HE TOOK It away.
OR SHE took 1t away
AND N my man
THAT CAME today.
THERE Is a letter.
THAT MAKES me an offer.
OF Two hundred dollars
FOR MY shares Of stock
But haven't got them
AND don't know who has.
But I'm going to find out.
AND GRAB 'em the money.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10
HIRAM Johnson IS BECOMING A
BIG FACTOR IN OUR POLITICS

voters may give If Republican voters IN other states as
they have in Michigan, declare emphatcaly for him
The Michigan result does not necessarily mean that Re
pubicaus the nation for Johnson Two OF the
smaller states had previously recorded themselves IA
verabe to the candidacy Of Gen Wood Other and larger
states may also go record for the military candidate
But the Michigan election mas assuredy given the johnson
movement tremendous impetus.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10

CPEAKIN' O. prOhibition-we've never
y knowed till now what an Havana
filler is. Miss Fan M0ots, who WIZ T.
be married t'moIow, has been granted
a respite.
Copyright. National Newspaper Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-10

IT'S not a vain eoneeit that makes
me say.
The World IS powerless TO spoil
my day.
And that no woeful outer circum-
stances.
Can turn my steps TO pCthways OF
mischance,
For through past years OF trial and
OF fear
I've made my Soul a Fortress Of such
Cheer
That when the outer day Is filled with
care
turn within and find such refuge
there.
Copyright. 1890. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate