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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-03
KNOCK HARD TO DIAGNOSE

II. r. writes My enG.n" kracl,s W
speeds around IS 10 30 m. y. h. when
the spark s advanced, but ceases TO do
SO when it Is retarded or when the gas
is shut off suddenly, but 1t does not
knock at speeds from Is to 2o m. 2. a..
although the spark is advanced. Il has
recently been thoroughly overhaulcd.
Please tell me II it is firing too early
or too late, or what you think the ilou-
bic IL.
Answer-we hardly think that The
timing is too early, as the knocking
would then be worse at low than at high
speed. We can not tell you deunii, ~
the cause OF this knock. but II is doubt
less due 10 some mechanical detect in
the engine just what We do not know.
The reason why II ceases when the
spark is retarded is doubtless because
the forces that produce 1t are then les
sened. Are you sure that the center
Iooseness there sometimes causes
knocking with increased speed. There
Is probably some looseness somewhere
possibly in the pistons Of wristpins, that
shows up as the engine Is speeded VI
under load.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-03

Ridley Wells succeeded Joe jackson
as assistant to Louis v. De Foe, dra-
matte editor Of the World.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-03

ed on its forceful business message and
have reproduced IL in its entirety. The
latest Is The Business Philosopher"
published In Chicago, magazine with a
national circulation. 1t is the eleventh
periodical to reproduce the code and,
like its predecessors, did so voluntarily.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-03

y The work OF the Drama League has
been Endorsed by John Drinkwater,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Death of Fred Harling.

The people of Edgefeld were sad
dened by the announcement early
this morning of the death of Fred
Harling, the second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lem Harling, which occurred
last night at the home of his parents
near Millen, Ga. The meagre report
of his death was to the effects that he
died from vaccination for smallpox.
Mr.. w. H. Harling motored to Au-.
gusta early in the night upon the re-.
ceipt Of telegram stating that Fred
was seriously ill and caught train
to Milleil. Later in the night he con-
veyed Glie sad intelligence Of his
death aver long-distance telephone
At the time of our going to press no
definite announcement has been re-
ceived as to the funeral but it is pre-
sumed chat the interment will take
place in the Berea cemetery. The
Edgefeld friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harling sympathize with them deep
ly in this dark hour of unspeakable
bereavement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Letter to Santa Claus.

Dear Santa CluaS
/ am sorry you have not sold your
cotton. hate for you to sell it While
the price is so low, but want you to
come to see my two little brothers,
Rhette and Leonard Brooke, and my
two cousins, Mary and Leila Marga-
ret. Their mother is dead and they
live with their grandma.
Mr.. Brooke, our preacher lives on
the hill near our home and has four
little children, be sure and stop there.
Santa Claus, wanted you to bring
me a wagon but as the times are so
hard l will do without. Santa Claus,
I will get can of Prince Albert to-
bacco from daddy and leave it on the
table for you to smoke in your pipe.
I am six years old and go to school.
Am in the first grade. \ Ny name is
JAMES BRYAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Music Club VIII Enjoy Great
Privilege.

The Music club has been very for
tunate on several occasions lately, in
having guests of honor at their meet
ings.
On January 1, New Years Day
the club will enjoy an unprecedented
privilege in having as their guests,
Signora Carolina de Fabritiis and
Prof. Irvine, pianist, of Augusta, who
will accompany Signora de Fabritiis
in her singing. The meeting will be
held with Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman,
president of the club.
Signora de Fabritiis is a very dis
tinguished vocalist and teacher of
voice, having graduated at the New
England Conservatory of Music in
Boston. and been one of the most
eminent instructors in that famous
institution for several years until she
determined to come south.
Prof. Irvine is one of the leading
instructors in piano in Augusta.
Each member of the music club
will be expected and the occasion
will be very inspiring and delightful
one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
MIR. John Dunovant Entertains.


On Friday evening, December II,
John Dunovant entertained a num-
Der of his friends at lovely party.
When the guests arrived each was
provided with tally card and when
these were filled the couples enjoyed
an hour of progressive conversation.
After that some time was spent play
ing Questions and answers and
gossip" Then several victrola and
piano selections were given.
The boys and their partners were
ushered into the lovely holly decorat-
ed dining room where delicious am
brosia and cake and malaga grapes
were served.
Other games were played and the
guests departed in happy mood.
The guests present were Margaret
Madden, Dozier Tompkins, Matte
Saunders, Gertrude Thurmond, War
rem Wright, Sue Adams, William
Strom, Eleanor Minis, Amos Moore,
Lily Holston, Truman Mundy, Isa-
belle Byrd, John Wells, Helen Mich
olson, Mitchell Wells, Elise Hudgens,
George Evans. Dixon Zimmerman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Cantata at Baptist Church.

Sunday night the Baptist church
was filled to overfowing, galleries
and all, with lovers of music and with
those who find comfort in hearing
the Gospel message. The story Of
Christmas is especially appropriate
in song, as the angels on that first
great day sang in chorus from heaven
"Glory to God in the Highest, on
earth, peace, good will to men,
DR. Lee opened the evening service
with prayer, the Christmas story
from the Bible being very effectively
read from the different gospels be-
tween the three parts of the cantata.
The evening service was begun
with an organ prelude by Mrs. Till
man, who also played all the cantata
accompanimel4ts with great taste
and feeling.
The first part consisted Of three
choruses,. the first a full chorus,
"Angels from the Realms of Glory"
then a chorus of women's voices,
clark the Herald Angels Sing" fol-
lowed by full chorus, while Shep-
herds Watched" U.s., Z.
Part II began with q. trio, Sing,
ID OsSing. This .blesse d AZ orn sung sby|
Misses Elizabeth Raiflsford, MfTiam
Norris and Sadie Minis.
Chorus, clark, the Glad Sound"
then a solo by Miss Miriam Norris,
"Joy to the World" This was very in
spring and the climax was full cho-
rus singing the familiar hymn "Joy
to the World"
Part III began with full chorus,
Cali Hail to Thee, Eternal Lord"
A solo, "The Shepherd" was beau
tifully sung by Mrs. M B. Tucker
which was one of the most melodious
and sweet of all the selections.
A duet, 80 Saviour, Precious Sa-
viour" was given by Misses Elizabeth
Rainsford and Miriam Norris.
The concluding chorus was "All
Glory, Laud and Honor"
Quite a number of visitors from
Johnston and Trenton were present
and all the audierce was cordially
greeted by DR.. R. G Lee, pastor Of
the church
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
No Paper Next Week.

Following long standing custom,
The Advertiser force will take a
short season of rest next week,
Christmas week, and no paper will be
published Wednesday, December 29.
The next issue of The Advertiser will
be published January 5, of the new
year. We feel sure that our readers
are willing for the makers of The
Advertiser to have respite of one
week out of the fifty-two.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22

1UI tHS PaSL ySdl, otS az ihoiifS isio
the holidays. .ih
The young people of the various
colleges are beginning to arrive for
the holidays, and the. town seems to
be much livelier. Several social af-
fairs are already being planned for
their pleasure. sl,
The Baptist Sunday school is plan
ming to have a large and beautiful
Christmas tree this year, and Santa
Claus will come and meet all the lit
tie boys and girls, and grown ups as
we'll There will be a gift on the tree
for every member of the Sunday.
school and it's hoped that there will
mot be an absentee. It has been many
years since the Sunday school had a
Christmas tree, and the last one was
arranged by the late Mr.. William D.
Turner, who made the occasion such
a memorable one that even now, the
grown folks, then children, recall
with thrill that Christmas night.
The Woman's Missionary Society
is packing box Of clothing: at the
home of Mrs. M. R. Wright for the,
benefit of the Connie Maxwell Or
phanage. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Barlow Walsh and
Billie have gone to Sumter to spend
the holidays. q
Prof. and Mrs. Scott Of Batesburg,
spent the weekend in the home OF
DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Dobey: a
Mr.. and Mrs. Nal Boatwright. Of
the Philippi section have rented the
Langston home and will now reside
there.
Mrs. J. "A. Lott. entertained the!
New Century club last Wednesday in
a most enjoyable manner, and the
members and visitors all enjoyed the
two hours spent with the thospitab'llee
hostess. As 81
During business it was decided to
increase the membership to rs and
those on the waiting list were ad-
Im1itted. The club bought a SIS. 90 bond
to aid in the tuberculo osis campaign. q (
s Al matt terSfnf deep regrea fo the en-
tire club was the resignation Of Mre
P. N. Lott, as member. Her wisdom,
counsel and literary attainments
made her a most valued member, and
her place cannot be filled. She was
made an honorary member.
"Thomas Nelson Page" was the
author discussed during the program,
and Mrs. Olin Edison, as leader made
this part very pleasant.
The hostess served ain elaborate
salad course.
On Saturday evening the old Ba-
con homestead at Harmony was
burned. 1t is sad to see such land
mark and one Of so many pleasant
associations pass away.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
How to be Healthy.

If you would enjoy good health
keep your bowels regular and your
stomach and liver in good working
order. This is easily done by taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets
strengthen the stomach and regulate
the liver and bowels. They are easy
to take and mild and gentle in effect.
They only cost quarter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Edgefeld, S. C.
Cabbage Plants.

Frost Proof Cabbage Plants,
Charleston Wakefield, Succession,
Flat Dutch, by express.
Ten thousand at $1.50 per 1000;
five thousand at $1.75; one thousand
at $500; by parcel post prepaid.
one thousand for $3.50; five hundred
for $1.5O; three hundred for $1.O0;
one hundred for 35 cents. Full count
and satisfaction guaranteed. Lead
ing varieties of Potato Plants in sea-
WATSON PLANT co,
Edge6eld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Notice..

The annual election of officers for
the Edgefeld Chamber of Commerce
will be held in the Court House on
the FOURTH TUESDAY NIGHT of
December, 1920, (2sth inst.) at 7:3o
o'clock, and the presence of every
member thereof is URGED.
j. H. CANTELOU,
President.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Notice.
To the Public:

To the Public:
We, the undersigned merchants
and gasoline dealers of the city Of
Edgefeld, owing to the fact that we
are forced to pay cash for gasoline
and too, we all know the scarcity Of
the cash at this time, are forced to
get the cash for all gasoline. This is
to go into effect January 1, 1921.
Stewart g. Kernaghan.
Yonce & Mooney.
Geo. w. Adams.
Lyon Brothers.
Hamilton Auto Company.
Chero-Cola Bottling Plant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22

with mud and ore from climbing the
ladders that we seemed to have on
tightly fitting gloves of mud. 1t was
a great experience.
Next, I would like trip to the
northern lights in an airplane.
FLORENCE MINIS.
Aurora, Minnesota.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22

Delightful Meeting of 1 the
U. D. G. ,,;.J 4. &.
The Edgefield chapter u. D. g:
met with Mrs. N. G. Evans on Tues
day afternoon for a delightful meet
ing. The business session was opened
by the president. The Lords prayer
was repeated in unison, and the min
ntes were read by Miss Sophie Dob 81
son. The treasurer's report siaowed
all pledges paid for the year: sS
Mrs. Wright read letter from
our State vice president, Mrs. % u. p
Black; of Johnston, regretting her inss I'M
ability to be with US as she had ace
cepted an invitation to be with the
Ridge Spring chapter on a like oc1
casion. She sent report from the
State convention which was held IN
Greenville. Mrs. Wright also gave g
few interesting points of data from
Mrs. McKinIey's report of the gem
eral, convention held in Asheviile,
which had appeared in the confeder-
ate Veteran. 5S
A matter of business which is al
ways dear to our hearts is the send
ing of box to the County Home
each Christmas. This was planned
for the committee, being Mrs. j. b:
Cantelou, at. whose home the box Y
will be packed, Mrs. B. B. Jones and nd
Mrs. John G. Edwards. Gifts of
fruit, candy, cake and tobacco are
requested. They: are to be sent too
Mrs. Cantelou Wednesday the 22N;
AS we are to take up for the cons
ing year the study of South Carolina
writers the historian read a sketch
of Henry Laurens, prepared by Miss Miss
Mildred Rutherford. Mrs. B: B; Jones
read a recent article in the 1Gonfedsi 4
crate Veteran from the pen of q. iA.i; s.;
Wright, of Florida, a former Edge
field man who wrote of the nine
Wright brothers in the War; Between
the States, among whom was j.; Rus
sell Wright. Mrs. JEFF Wright was a:3
asked to tell of this family which. she e
did in her usual charming aanaer:
She also me InSttiion ed seSeTaf 4 other
y.
There lived and wrote in South
Carolina during the seventies Geor-
gia man, Carlisle Mckinley, who was
IN Columbia during the State Fair In
1873 and seeing company of Edge
field cavalry pass, dressed in Con fed
crate gray, dedicated to them beau
tiful poem. This was read by Mrs.
Woodson, after which Mrs. N. G.
Evans read lovely and glowing trib-
ute to the old Southern slave nanny
of past generation This was very
appropriate in view of the fact that
we as an organization are to be ask
ed to place a monument to a. negro
slave who was killed by yankees be-
cause he would not betray his mas
ter at the time of the John Brown
incident at Harper's Ferry.
This concluded the program, after
which the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Herbert Smith served a delicious sal
ad course with tea.
A much welcomed guest of the oc-
casion was Mrs. James 0. Sheppard,
who comes from .Newberry and whom
Edgefeld takes to her heart.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22
Christmas Exercises at High
and Graded School.

Christmas Exercises at High
and Graded School.
It was pity that all the mothers
and fathers did not go over to the
school on Friday and see and hear
what was going on. 1t was really a
very pleasant and interesting occa-
sion. One way to keep young is to
keep in touch with the schools. 1t is
very commendable of the teachers
to do these extra duties in training
children and parents and those who.
are fortunate enough to be parents
would do well to lend their presence
on such occasions.
The following was the program as
carried out:
Song by Second and Third grades
Elizabeth Nicholson gave a story
"Why Chimes Ring"
Margaret Mooney, holding a doll
and seated in little rocking chair
sang a Christmas song to her dolly.
"The Story of Christmas Time"
was given by Dorothy Marsh, William
Byrd and Elizabeth Kemp.
+ One of the most enjoyable num-
bers on the program was piano solo
played from memory by little Esther
Rubenstein, eight years of age.
The first grade gave e song "Jolly
St. Nicholas"
Annie Nicholson gave a reading
Christmas Menu" and another lit
tie musician, jamie Edwards played
a piano solo with much taste and
from memory.
Little Naomi Davis gave a read
ing SIS it so?"
Little Lima Jones was one of the
best in a reading "My Dolly's Stock
ing"
Isabel Byrd cf the 9th grade play
ed well from memory a piano solo.
christmas Wish" was very we'll
presented by William Lynch, Mary
Lorene Townsend, Arthur Thinner
man, Clara Morgan and Harry Paul,
and the third grade gave song,
aSanta's Helpers"
sIff You are Good wassa reading.
'b5 Carol Kick u 8, rs and IA song W
Jerald LaGrone with chorus Of three &
or four fine little singers whose
names we did not get.
Eleanor Minis gave a piano solo,
also Elizabeth Lott and May Rives,
all from memory.
Little Margaret Allen pleased
everybody with reading entitled
Looking for Santa" and song
followed by the first grade.
The fourth grade gave a story by
verses called "santa Claus and the
Mouse" and later song.
Two especially good readings were
by Mary Cantelou, "Two Little
Stockings" and Helen Nicholson, eff
You are Good"
The devotional service was con-
Quoted by Rev. G. w. NJ. Taylor,
who read the Christmas Story from
the Bible and talked to the children
about it's significance.
After few lessons Christmas
tree was enjoyed by most of the
lower grades.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-12-22

Aurora, Minnesota.
Evening journal., 1920-01-21


non. Of Minneapolis. Negro. fled false
pretense charges against Mary George
Witch
False teeth for wedding present
wasn't 80 bad, but when Mrs James b.
Thomas, OF Chicago. found her hus-
hand saving his money 20 buy his for
mer wife an expensive monument she
demanded divorce.
san Francisco jurors asked permis-
sion 10 examine The evidence. "Noih-
ing doing said the judge Then the
verdict came in, freeing Edward and
Gladys Cow charged with steling
whiskey
Fresh skunk hides are barred by the
Postofllce Department. two Pana, III,
residents learned when the department
refused 10 carry the hides through Che
mails.
ma, sub, we wasn't shooting no
craps" demonstrated one OF setxn
Negroes arrested in an old barn in Ard
more, Pa. we was Just playing
LOUIS ana marbles" distinction with
out difference muttered Squire still
wagon, and assessed Sif .65 each.
Evening journal., 1920-01-21
NHY THIN BLOOD
Makes thin BODIES

Thin. pale. snsemic men and
women are starving their blood.
They are simply not supplying TO
the blood the oxygen, iron and
c>ll-salts that the blood must have
m order 10 maintain the health and
yigor OF the body.
The red blood cells and the white
blood cells are constantly warning
IN the blood. If you starve the
red blood cells. which vitalize the
blood and build up the body, the
blood becomes thin, and full OF
white blood cells. and the body
stsrves until il becomes thin and
emaeiated, weak and sick.
Healthy blood makes the entire
body healthy. Rich, red blood,
vitalized with oxygen, iron and the
cell-salts that Nature must have TO
keep the body well. or make il well
II Il is sick, will renew the strength
and restore vigor and vitality.
REOLO, the wonderful discov-
cry Of DR.. A. L. REFUSING, rapidly
increases the number of red blood
cells, and supplies the oxygen, iron
and cell-salts that make rich, red
blood, vitalized with Oxygen and
rich IN the plasma and cell-sa,ts
that nourish the cells OF the body,
and restore strength and health.
REOLO is sold under the Posi-
tive Guarantee that II it does not
give you renewed strength and en-
ergy your money will be returned
gladly.
Each package Of REOLO con-
tains 100 pleasant. tasteless tablets,
suiheient for two weeks treatment
and only costs one dollar.
RE0LO is sold in Wilmington by
Miller Drug Store, Licensed Distrib-
utor for the DIR. 4. l.. REFUSING Lab
oratories. Akron. Ohio.
Evening journal., 1920-01-21

OF his traps FOR be prefers TO catch
rats which are now worth 81 % each,
and many think they will be 80 be-
fore the season ends.
Some trappcrs are holding their whole
seasons stock for the topnotch price OF
The markets, Another veteran trapper,
George G.. Fox. who OWNS more than
Two and one-haif miles OF marsh land,
along The Delaware river has over coo
pelis on hand and while he was offered
81 for the skins. declined the offer, be-
lieving that The market would reach S.
before the middle OF February.
The best time for you 10 make use
OF the Want Ads for locating domestic
help is the coming week.
Evening journal., 1920-01-21
P0SLAM MAKES
SKIN SUFFERERS
GLAD INDEED

Cover that itching skin disorder with
poslam now you have real relief and your
skin is being urged through the most per-
suasive healing Influence TO throw on its
diseased condition, TO yield and become
clear again.
Splendid response Is the rule when Pos
lam Is used for eczema, however stub
born. acne, pimples. scalp scale, herpes, all
itching troubles, Inflammation, undue red
ness Of nose oT complexion.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
20 Emergency Laboratories, 2l3 West ATTN
ST. New York City.
POslam soap. medlcated with POslam,
should be used II skin Is tender and sem
sit,ve
Evening journal., 1920-01-21
5l)Ct1 U
81 81 II *;


n ihe grounding sees his shadow
'eb. >. we're nufor snoiher six weeks
cold weather.
Nob0dy knows why
But everybody knows there isn't Dis
or liar on earth than that same
'roundhog
Sometimes. however, the groundhoe
ellis the truth
And sometimes toe weather Bureau
.oes.
II vou's a bitl wohbly on the super
tilion thing. and desire an early
.pring here are two methods OF pre-
uting thr groundhog from glimps-
Is shadow That day;
IN 1881 a kansas man, having nice
eld N wheat in prospect. and longing
uichnly for the end Of winter, set
.craens near the holes Of groundhogs
wherever he found them. Mr.. Ground
ION came out, the screens prevented
I'm from seeing his shadow Ana
,pring was assured. This is simple
de-. not expensive, and about as sane
IS this one.
In 1921. an Illinois man, also a farmer
md likewise interested in an early
.priug. conceived the hunch OF closing
,li grounding holes on the night or
Teb I. opening them on the third. That
,ep. the inmates from coming oul for
ne air. and from getting frightened at
heir shadows.
Squire Abner IIarpington has thought
out ihls scheme 10 get the better OF The
grounding.
On Feb. . buy railroad ticket to
some place IN South. or California, and
leave that evening. This viii guarantee
you a spell OF spring weather In Feb
ruary and March, regardless OF The
sroundhogs prediction.
Tom Dun met nelghbor at the drug
store
Tho neighbor was buying wood alco-
hol fov his automobile. Of course, but
Tom didn't know OF this ultimate des-
anatlon Of the W. a.
TON" said Tie neighbor how far
will a gallon Of wood alcohol take
mee"
III it doesn't land you in the NOR
yue,n replied Mr.. Duff, "it viii 80 least
set you 10 the hospital"
This IS TO notify all people that VIII
am Davidson, Neslchester. n. T.,
,ounty Official voluntarily reduced his
,wn salary, SO they could raise the
wages Of lower=pay employees.
More remarkable than a grounding
that can dope out the weather condi-
Lions six weeks ahead. is the duck with
four legs owned by a western duck
farmer When 10 swims, the double
supply OF legs makes for faster speed
0n land fhe duck alternates. walk
Ing on either OF its sets Of legs.
This doubtless cOnserves one set while
.hc other works.
John Canine. Of Pittsburgh. Pa. s
years old found 500 bill one morn
ms Before noon he had a $40 bicycle,
several alrguns. a hatful Of candy and
L cents LETT
a district attorney in Boston opened
! g.n box sent 70 him four years ago
mi was surprised TO flnd 10 contained
'nough wiliskey, gin and other "vet"
onics 10 last a number of months
When on egg he was told to bury in /
back yard did moi hatch a cure for
IS ailment as promised, William Can
Evening journal., 1920-01-21
MAY GET So EACH
FOR MUSKRAT HIDES

FLEMING LANDING. Jan. 9l-Wnd
ducks were never SO plentiful as at t-e
present Time. Tranpers catch them
every day I'm their muskrat traps. Walker
Warner, who traps the Mckay marsh.
has caught % ducks in his traps Walk
or says he wishes they would stay out
Evening journal., 1920-01-21

THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY THE PUBLIC SPIRITED CTT-
zENs OF WILMINGTON WHO BELIEVE THAT THE SALVATION
OF OUR COUNTRY LIES THE PRACTICE OF THRIFT
OUR CITIZENS.