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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
Death of Mrs. John M. Mays,

Late Friday afternoon as the shad-
ows were lengthening Mrs. Mays, the
beloved wife of Mr.. John M. Mays,
passed peacefully away at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. j. w. Kemp,
in Edgefeld, she having been at the
home of her daughter since her re-
turn from the hospital in Augusta
about month ago.
For more than year, Mrs. Mays
health had been steadily failing. In
the hope of securing permanent ben
eft early in the year she was carried
to the hospital in Augusta where she
remained for nearly two months. But
receiving practically no benefit from
the special treatment she was
brought back to Edgefeld. Every
thing that science, medical attention,
constant and devoted nursing could
do was done to stay the progress of
the malady. But it was unyielding
and death finally relieved her from
suffering. Mrs. Mays was a member
of Horns Creek church and she was
visited frequently in her illness by
her pastor, DR.. R. G. Lee, and ex-
pressed her readiness and willingness
to face death. Before her marriage
Mrs. Mays was Miss Harris, a des-
cendant of an old and honored Edge
field county family.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Mays is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. J..
W. Kemp, and five sons, Sam, John,
Fred, Walter and Carroll Mays. All
of her children were with her at the
time of her death except Carroll, who
is in the military service. He has
since come home on furlough. The
funeral was conducted at Horns
Creek church Saturday at noon by
DR.. Lee and the interment took place
in the family square in the Horns
Creek cemetery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
Tank Company Meeting.

At the meeting of the tank COM
pany held last Monday night enlist
ment blanks were filled out and sign
ed by the men present.
The officers of the company are
prosecuting the enlistment during
the week and by Monday night, May
3rd, it is hoped that the full quota Of
seventy-seven men necessary for the
headquarters and first platoon will be
signed up
Captain Hastings Wyman, Jr.,
Medical Reserve Corps of Aiken has
been notified by the Adjutant Cen
eral to be there next Monday night,
May 3rd, for the purpose of giving
the men the necessary physical ex-
aminations. 1t is very necessary that
every member of the company at
tend the meeting Monday night be-
cause Captain Wyman will be here
only one night and if he returns for
the purpose of giving physical exam
nations at another time, the COM
pany will have to meet the expense,
whereas, for the first examination
the State Government meets the bill.
The Adjutant General is having
Headnuarters Southeastern Depart
ment issue an order for the muster
ing in of the company on Monday
night, May, 10th.
Officers of the company visited
Columbia last week in the interest
of the organization and they were as
sured by the Adjutant Generals Of
fee that Edgefeld will get the organ;
ization if they present the necessary
seventy-seven men properly enlisted
and physically qualified. 1t is not be
lieved that the young men of Edge
field county will let this splendid op-
portunity to afford military protec-
tion to the county slip by and some
other place land the company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
Meeting of Cotton Growers
Association.

Pursuant to the announcement
made last week, goodly number of
farmers and other business men met
in the Court House Friday in the in
terest of the Cotton Growers Asso-
citation. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. w. A., Strom who de-
clined election as permanent presi-
dent and Mr.. j. VIM. Thurmond was
elected president; Mr.. B. R. Tillman,
vice-president, and j. L. Minis, sec;
retary. Mr.. Thurmond on taking the
chair spoke at some length and very
effectively upon the high cost of
living and the great need of an or
ganization of farmers to protect
their interests.
Mr.. Thurmond introduced Col. R.
M. Nixon, the president of the State
Cotton Growers Association, to the
audience and he made forceful ad-
dress, appealing to the farmers to
stand by their organization which has
already borne fruit in advancing the
price of cotton. He was followed by
Prof. Wessinger of Lexington, who
likewise presented many facts and
figures that were of especial interest
to those present. The following gen.
tlemen were chosen delegates to the
meeting of cotton growrs which is to
be held in Columbia: W. A. Strom, 4
B. Carwile, B. R. Tillman, M. p
Wells, O. M. Edison, j. L. Minis, S
MEG. Simkins, ]. W. Thurmond, L.
R. Brunson, sr., Capt. j. R. Block.
er and B. T. Lanham.
The question of securing a gov.
ernment cotton grader for Edgefeld
county was discussed and number
of persons expressed themselves ir
favor of such action. Some definite
step will be taken later. Mr.. A. B
Carwile, the county demonstration
agent, has been working on the mat,
ter for some time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28

familiar with the town of Edgefeld
and will mean much as instruction
for the club members to attend this
course. Since this county does not
have a County Fair it is rather hard
to show the public what the club
workers are doing. Mr.. Cafwile and
Miss Major are intending to have a
club show this fall anyway, even if
the county cannot afford to have a
County Fair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
Highway Commission Called
to Meet.

Believing that no member of the
recently appointed Highway Commis-
sion for Edgefeld county would feel
disposed to take the initiative in call
ing the members of the commission
together for the purpose of organi-
.zing, the members of the legislative
delegation request that the members
of the Highway Commission meet in
the Court House at Edgefeld, Mon
day, May 8, Immediately after the
adjournment of the County Demo-
cratic convention, for the purpose of
organizing and taking up their work
as set forth in the act creating the
commission.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28

sistant secretary; Mrs. j. M. Shaffer,
superintendent of Children's Depart
ment; T. B. Greneker, superinten-
dent of Young Peoples Department;
W. H. Smith, superintendent Adult
Department; Dr.. ]. A. Dobey, presi-
dent first district, E. H. Smith, sec
retary; j. M. Shaffer, president Sec
ond district, M. B. Byrd, secretary;
C. C. Jones, president third district,
Mrs. T. P. Lyon, secretary; Mr.. J.
L. Minis, administrative superinten-
dent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
News From Sweetwater.

I have not seen any news from
Sweetwater in two weeks so will try
to help the correspondents out.
We sure do have lots of rain. The
roads and fields are washed up real
bad. There was hail storm below
here last Thursday evening. But we
should be thankful as we read of so
many storms and tornados at other
places. t
The farmers are very busy plant
ing and working their crops when it
is not so wet.
hear the Cooper school is to
close in three weeks. Guess the chill
dren will all be glad.
The people are thinking of having
a Memorial service at Sweetwater
second Sunday in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Burkhalter en-
tertained delightfully."- at their home
Friday afternoon at four o'clock with
a birthday party for their son, Mas
ter Hommond, who was three years
.old. Those present at the party were:
Mays Cooper, Katherine Reese, An
ME and Georgia Murrah, Julia Nc
Claim, Laurie Stephens, Mary High
tower, Annie Ruth DeArmand and
her two little sisters, Thomas and
Francis Stephens, Daniel Hightower
and James McClain. After enjoying
games the children were invited into
the dining room where delicious re-
freshments were served. The table
looked very attractive, the big white
birthday cake with three pink can
dies on it being in the centre. All
around the table were little tele-
phones which were given as souve-
Mrs. After the refreshments mints
were passed around. On table in
the corner of the room the presents
were displayed.
Mr.. ]. A. Crawford of North Au-
gusta is visiting relatives in the COM
munity.
The Sunday school at Sweetwater
seems to be on the boom, there being
a large crowd present last Sunday.
Sorry to hear that Miss Isabel
Boone has been sick. Hope she has
recovered ere this.
Glad to hear that M. j. b. High
tower of Augusta has recovered SUI
ficiently to be visiting his brother,
Mr.. John M. Hightower.
DR.. Thayer preached fine sermon
at Sweetwater Sunday afternoon, on
the subject of "sin." He win attend
the Southern Baptist Convention at
Washington, D. C. in May.
Mr.. T. H. Shaw is in Savannah at
tending the motorcycle races.
Miss Estelle Cooper is in Green
vile visiting her sister, Miss Chris
tine Cooper.
Miss Matte Shaw is visiting Mrs.
C. B. Murrah.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28

At the meeting of the tank COM
pany held last Monday night enlist
ment blanks were filled out and sign
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
TO Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable Oh
eoRTER'S ANT1SEPTIC HEALING OIL. sur.
gica1 dressing that relieves pain and heals a:
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
Wednesday, April %.

Blackberies will sell away below
par without sugar.
When have you ever seen more
presidential possibilities than at this
time?
We know some people who can't
keep sweet much longer, unless the
sugar shortage is relieved.
& y **
Edgefield county seems to be po-
itically below the freezing point,
But the temperature is likely to rise
rapidly after the county convention
Better than the overall fad is the
decision of the Lander College girls
to graduate in their old dresses
That's downright common sense
economy.
Scientists tell us that about ninety
per cent. of all vegetation is water
Then, if that be true, we should have
no apprehension about 1920 being 6
good crop year.
Pound cake isn't good anyway
Gingercakes, the kind our grand
mothers used to make, are gooc
enough for anybody's last course al
dinner.
Do More Than Don OveralIs.
Overall clubs are all right as ia,
as they go. But merely resolving tc
buy less clothes does not go fal
enough. Buy fewer railroad tickets
less gasoline, fewer soft-drinks, few,
er cigars and cigarettes, etc. These
are some of the things that make 6
needless drain upon the purse. One
man may don overalls and yet waste
more money in day thoD some other
fellow who doesn't wear them wastes
in a month. See the pointA
Then after practicing economy
earnestly and consistently, go tc
work. The worlds greatest need ir
this exigency is increased production
Along with the resolution to speno
less, resolve to make more. BE A
PRODUCER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28

WANTED: Men, or women to take
orders among friends and neighbors
for the genuine guaranteed hosiery,
full lines for men, women and chill
dren. Eliminate darning. We pay SOC
an hour for spare time or $24 for full
time. Experience unnecessary. Write
international Stocking Mill,
Norristown, Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28

We know some people who can't
keep sweet much longer, unless the
sugar shortage is relieved.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-04-28
Hogs and Pigs
for Sale
Two brood sows.

Two brood sows.
Two litters of pigs, half-registered
Duroc. Jersey, at $500 and $500
each according to size. Fine con-
dition.
W, M. RowIA ND,
Meriwether, S. G.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
FEDERAL BANKS. LOAN MONEY TO
 THE GENTLEMEN
Omaha, Manager Declares That Story of Refusal of
 Credit Is Not True

OMAHA, Neb., May 21.-L. H. Ear hart, manager of the Omaha branch of the federal reserve bank, this after- noon declared that the local branch despite the recent curtailment Of credit, is handling at this time agri- culture and cattle paper equal in amount to one third of its total re- discounts.
 Mr. Earhart's statement was given out in answer to one issued earlier in the day by Frank M. Currie, cattleman of Omaha, that flor thirty days past no stockman could borrow money at any bank in the city of Omaha at any rate on any kind of security"
 MT. Curie declared that the shrink age in values in the livestock industry has ben ruinous and that beef prOduc- ton fO rthe next 12 months will be p per cent les sthan it has been. He said that in the northwest from ten to 20 per cent of the catle had been lost during the winter and late spring; that Wyoming shipped out 50 per cent of it's cattle last autumn and a consid- erable part of what was left was lost in recent storms.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
DELAY OIL TAXES

WASHINGTON, May 21. Fran cisco Villa. who has defied every government in Mexico since the overthrow of Madeira, already has become an embarrassment to the of ficials of the new defacto govern ment
 N,her official nor unofficial re ports indicated that the authorities a Mexico City had carried out their implied threat to force payment of the export taxes due from the oil companies.
 Information reaching the govern ment and the revolutionary agents agree that order in Mexico has pre- vailed in the past few days.
 General Arrfeta, governor Of Du- rango, has not yet announced his en- dorsement of the new government and a force under General Jose Hur- tado was reported to be moving on his capital.
 The agents of the defacto govern ment claimed to have official con firmation that Felix Diaz, who has been operating in southern Mexico, had asked permission to leave the country.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
Turks and Greeks Preparing for War

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 21. - The new Thracian government at Ad- rianople has dismissed all the old
 officials. Former sub-governor Erd- iumepc Ekuan Bey who has arrived in COnstantinOple said today that Buigarians are crossing into. Turkey in large numbers and are joining the Turks who are preparing to resist
 the Greeks. Bulgarians according tn Ekran Bey will form the backbone of the forces opposing the Greeks but he declares that Colonel Jafar Tayar
 who was the Turkish commandant at Adrianople has 10000 Turkish sol diers available
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
PLEADS FOR CONFIDENCE

WORCESTER, Mass. May 21. - A plea fir faith in the new regime in Mexico was made at the Clark uni versity conference on Mexico and the Carribean" today by Manuel de la Pena, acting commercial agent in New York of the newly formed liberal constitutional. government.
 He promsed an entirely new atti- Jude on the part of the MeXicans to- ward Americans
 We mean to banish hatred" he said. We intend to create love and friendship through mutual under standing. We want you 10 go there. We want all MeXicans to return. We have liminated the word 'eXiles.' We have banished the word amnesty be- cause it means pardon. There is no need of pardon.
 We young men of Mexico have re aliZed that unless foreign capital and emigration are encouraged our nat ural resources are lost to the world. Therefore the laws that we intend to uphold will protect foreign capital and immigration so far as that may
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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
 First attention of the new freight controlling bodies was ordered given to the following activities:
 Obtaining prompt loading and un- loading of equipment.
 Loading of cars to full carrying ca pacity.
 Placement of car orders in accord ance with necessities.
 Reduction of use of equipment in transfer service when movement can be made by motor truck or wagon.
 Development of practicable ar engagements for expedited through merchandise cars
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22

be done in accordance with the eter- nal principles of justice and equity.
 The question has been raised as to whether the new government is going to uphold the constitution of 1917 or that of 1857. What I can as sure you and the world, is that Mex ieo is going to rely upon laws which will satisfy and protect every legal right, every legitimate enterprise; i; laws that will encourage foreign cap ital to go into Mexico and help us develop our natural resources, laws against which no objection can be justly taken"
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
MILLER IS FREE

CAMARGO. Chihuahua, May 21. - George Miller, superintendent of the Alvarado Mining company, who was reported captured by Villa. is at lib erty on his own recOgnizance, ac cording to messages received here today iron, Millar and Villa by Gen eral Gales. Millar will remain with Villa at La Boquillas. southwest of here until certain obligations" with Villa have been fulfilled, after which the message said, he will proceed to Parral.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
Wood Leads Race
 In Oregon G. 0. P.
 Primary Election

PORTLAND, Ore, May 21. Fig ures compiled in the office of the Portland Oregonian at midnight to- night from 23 out of 35 counties in the state, incomplete, including in- complete returns from 96 Multno- nah (Portland) precincts, gave Wood lead of 254 votes over Senator Johnson in the Oregon Republican presidential preference primary.
 Incomplete returns from 1S2 Mutt nomah county precincts on the contest for the democratic nomination for United States senator gave Senator George Chamberlain. seeking re-elec- tion. 659 and Harvey G. Starkweather, an avowed proponent Of ratification of the league of nations covenant without reservations 561.
 The Result Getters" Review
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
TWO AvIATORS KILLED

SAN ANTONIO. May 21. - Lieut. Alvin M. St. John of Memphis, Tenn, and Private Carl Cuhler of Elgin, Ill. were instantly Killed here ths af- ternOon when a plane they were fly ng crashed ntO a flag pole and then a building at Kelly field.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
INSPECT INDIAN SCHOOL

PHOENIX, May 21. Conditions at the United States Indian school here. rated as the largest in the country, were discussed today at hearing held at the school by the sub-commit- 'tee of the house committee on In dian affairs which is touring the west
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22

train of dangers for the future be- came near to the eyes of the nation, having an earnest desire for the solu- tion of our political difficulties to be to them a decided factor for conciiia- tion, and not one of division or con tenlon, l began to formulate solu- tion, the realization of which l feel l should not for one moment delay, it being my desire to carry to a national conscience a measure that which at the moment is not quiet definite, since it awaits with certain uneasi- ness the renewal of the electoral cam paign of the independent candidates who have been contending.
 Fearing the possibility of friction between the military element which surrounds each one of the independent candidates, my resolution which take down and explain to the Mexican peo- pie in this declaration, is to definitely withdraw my candidacy to the presi- dency of the republic Tor the com-ns constitutional period Qour years from December l, 1920).
 When at the hands of the demo- cratic league cony entiC- 1 accepted my nomination as d presiuent candi- date 1 declared with absolute sincerity that no personal ambition should actu- ate, my purpose, that it was not my in tention to become president, if by do- ing so it in any manner should involve the shedding of single drop of blood that might be considered as having been occasioned for my personal ele- vation; that l would do all in my power to maintain peace and tran quility throughout the nation. The Carranza government having decided upon a plan to brutally impose office candidates, 1 realized that the entire country was in danger Of a civil war. This l tried in every way to avoid. propose a radical modification in the political situation of the moment, to- wit:
 "(A)-The withdrawal ef all the candidates then before the people; in the first place my own withdrawal.
 "B)-The selection of another can didate who by his ability to fulfil cer- tain conditions, would be a guaranty of peace and order for the republic.
 Unfortunately the candidate for the Carranza government, who has an effrontery difficult to imagine, hurried to declare before any one else, that he would not under any consideration re- tire-from the campaign Hence it was impossible to even initiate this proposed encouragement of tie matter because impudent maneuvers and in; sOlent methods continued on the park of the government to further carry on the imposition, and it was not long before the Sonora movement took place. Due to dissatisfaction, gener- ally felt throughout the country, this was serious menace to the stability of the power of the government. The exile of General Obregon became nee essary as his stay in the capital might have involved him in said movement and further aggravated the situation for the government.
 "I must declare most sincerely that as well justified as might have seemed to me the attitude of Cover nor de La Huerta and General Obre- gon, my first impulse was not to favor the revolutionary attitude
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MAY USE ARMY TO
 BRING IN VILLA
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the Parral mining concerns motored over to Villas camp. They remained there as guests at his request that they stay with him until May 20 or thereabout until he could complete arrangements with principals of va rious Farral companies in the United States concerning the levying of taxes on the operation of the Parral districs over which Villa intends to assume control"
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
FRENCH STRIKE OFF

PARIS, May 21.-The general fed eration of labor decided today to call of the strikes it has ordered in sup port of the railwaymeh's walkout. The decision for the resumption of work was reached by vote of 95 to Il.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
GUARANTEES PROPERTY

MEXICO CITY, May 20, via Laredo Junction, May 21.-The ideals which animated General Pablo Gonzalez when he declared against the Carran- ga government are set forth fully in a manifesto he has addressed to the nation. Assurances of public order and that property rights, both MeXi- can and foreign owned will be respect ed, together with the announcement of his withdrawal as candidate for president to further assure constitu- tional public order are contained in the manifesto.
 Particular interest is attached to the sentence contained in the man. festo in view of the fact that General oGnzalez has directed governmental affairs since the flight of Carranza from the capital May ', and that his nominees will exercise control of gov ernment departments until congress names a provisional president. II is generally conceded that General Con- zalez will be the choice of the mem bers Of congress for provisional presi- dent
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
TO THE JEWS OF BiSBEE

You are invited to attend the cele- bration of the Jews Return to Jeruse- leum and the Feast of Weeks, on Sunday, May the 23, s D. m, at the American Legion Hall, Sth & G ave nue in the city of Douglas, Arizona.
 THE COMMITTEE.
 Adaith lssrael Congregation
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
LAPS BUY DREApNAuGHT

LAPS BUY DREADNAUGHT
 LONDON, May 21. - It is reported from Naples that the newly launched Italian superdreadnaught Caracciola has been sold to Japan, says a dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph from Rome.
 The Caracciloa was launced May 12. The vessel displaces 34,000 tons. Her motors, driven by naptha, are of 10000 horsepower and her esti- mated speed is 2S knits an hour.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-05-22
GONZALEZ WITHDRAWs

The manifesto in part follows: ''To the Mexican people:
 "When the position of the candidate of the Carranza government. with its
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Would Make Two Mexican States

CONTINUED t'hOM PAGE ONED to recognize the position of this ele- ment. to weld it into an organized force by the supply Of arms and to support it with official sympathy"
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Will Break Jam
 At Rail Centers

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