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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
1920 Cotton Crop to be Very
Small.

The cotton crop for 1920 will be
the shortest produced in many years,
according to prediction voiced by
B. Harris, commissioner of agricul-
ture, today. Mr.. Harris states that ne
believes the country in on the verge
of a cotton famine, caused by the
shortage of spinable cotton and the
prospects for a short 1920 crop.
Mr.. Harris explains that his pro-
phecy Of a small 1920 crop is based
on the bad season, caused by the ex-
cessive rains, and the low tempera-
lures of the spring.
The spinners, states Mr.. Harris,
will be able to use all of the cotton
that theNworld can produce land then
some. There is only enough spin
nable cotton on the globe to last the
cotton mills five or six months, says
Mr.. Harris. He says that if the cotton
holders will hold little longer they
can get go cents for their staple.
"The farmer can fix his own price,.
states Mr.. Harris, "and the process is
simply one of holding"
The reports reaching Commission
er Harris from all sections of the cot
ton belt show that very little plant
ing has been done this season so far,
and in the few sections where there
has been planting the termination
has been so poor that the cotton sup
ply will be curtailed.
eff the farmer doesn't get the
price he wants for his cotton" Mr..
Harris says, che must not blame it
on the other fellow. It is simply a
matter of holding" columbia Re-
cord.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
The Army's Great Week.

Next Sunday usheres in the great
week in Salvation Army circles in
Greenville. And it is great week
for the city itself.
The weeks program includes the
annual mass meeting on Sunday af-
ternoon; laying the cornerstone of
the Army Hospital on Monday after
noon; reception at the Bruner
Home on Tuesday afternoon; meet
ing of the ladies of the city Wednes-
day afternoon. At most of these
meetings Salvation Army leaders of
national fame will be present and
will make addresses. Pominent citi-
zens of Greenville will also take part.
Dhe laying of the cornerstone Of
the hospital marks the official incep-
tion of one of the greatest undertak-
ings the Army has on its hands per-
haps in the South 1t is quite an hon
or to this city to be selected at the
site for this institution. There is not
a city in the South that would have
not been glad and proud to have
been so honored. The Army is active
1y engaged in it's great work in all
cities and knows all of them thor
oughly; and this city was it's choice
with the whole field befoe it. Green
vile should cherish the institution
and so prove that no mistake was
made in its location. Perhaps there
is no city in which the Army is more
appreciated. That probably had some
thing to do with the selection. But
the real reasons are distinctly ap-
preciative of the advantages of
Greenville's location. In the judg-
ment of the Salvation Army leaders,
this was the best place for its most
ambitious benevolent undertaking.
The Bruner Home, the Rescue
Home, the Citadel land now the Hos
pital-these are institutions that will
represent the great Christian organi-
cation. And no cooperation or as
sistance should be lacking on the part
of the city to make them worthy of
the Army and of the city. The most
immediate form of cooperation is
full attendance at the meetings.
By its wonderful work in the war
the Salvation Army endeared itself
to the soldiers to whom it ministered
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
PREPARE FOR COLLEGE
new CAMPAIGN N sLscll
PUBLIC scHoeLs TO OBSERVE
MAY "a TO GIVE srlMULUs
TO INFORMANT MOVEMENT.

Public schools here have been re.
esested 10 observe May IA, which has
seen desigRated Prepare for College
Day" In this state and In tho other
usaees comprising the Fifth. Federal
Reserve District.
Daring chapel exercises, or at other
e7eeiaed periods that day, 1t Is sus.
sested that addresses be made in the
high SCHOOLS By leading buGiaesg men
aad prominent educators, and in the
elementary schools by the teachers.
7As purposes of the observance, 1t 10
explained, are to stress the Importance
q q college education and to offer
suggestive methods whereby the pu.
pils, and their parents, may plan ahead
with college course definitely in
view.
Womeu's clubs are being asked to
help in the movement. and the Rotary
elubs also are expected to take part,
while many churches have expressed
their interest and indicated their de-
sare to participate. Further, the Unit
ed States Treasury Department
through the d!striet War Loan Organ.
i.atiea, is lending assistance, and the
general plan, it is announced, has re-
eeived the hsartiest approval Of prac-
tically every college president in the
state.
Miss Mary @, shotwell, director OF
the educational division OF the War
Loan Organization Of this district, re-.
gently discussed the project before the
convention Of the Virginia Association
Of Womens Colleges and Schools. The
association, by resolution. pledged Its
sincere and hearty cooperation Ia
carrying out all the plans"
It is proposed by the Treasury De.
pertmeRt that parents who desire to
send their sons and daughters to col.
leges and that boys and girls who wish
10 provide q college fund fer them.
selves-thst they definitely plan for
The future and make regular syste-
naasie naving part Of their plan. Az
Bnee, productive investments for such
euads government securities, such as
Treasury Savings Certificates and War
Savings Stamps, are suggested.
Observance Of Prepare for College
Day" will be fruitful Of extensive re-
suits, 1t in believed. and the stimulus
toward higher education 10 expected
10 he very valuable. particularly since
the statement has 80 frequently been
made recently and SO autAoritatively
thse never before has the country bsen
Ia moro imperative need OF men and
women Of trained mtnds and bread We
len
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
Notice of Final Discharge.


To All Whom These Presents May
Concern:
Whereas, Mrs. Eleanor S. Schnall
has made application unto this Court
for final discharge as executrix in re
the estate of Mrs. Eleanor S. Ivey,
deceased, on this the 10th day of
April 1920.
These Are Therefore, to cite any
and all kindred, creditors, or parties
interested, to show cause before me
a tiny Office at Edgefeld Court House
South Carolina, on the 10th day of
May 1920, at II o'clock a. M, why
said order of discharge should not be
= W. T. K1NNAIRD,
J. P. c., E. c., S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
Building and Contracting.

I desire to notify the people of
Edgefeld that I have located here
and will be glad to assist them in
drawing plans, will make estimates
on work and make contracts for all
kinds of building, remodeling and re-
pairing. See me before letting a con-
tract for your work. 1t is probable
that 1 can save you money.
T. R. SKINNER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
Soldier Boy Borne Home For
Burial.

oOAolcf Ooy DorMe E1ome FOr
Burial.
Lexington, S. c., April 25.-The
powerful efficiency of the govern
ment, in at least one line of its en-
deavor-no matter however weak it
may appear in others has been clear
1y demonstrated in the case of
Lexington county young man,
member of Uncle Sans regular
army, who died in faraway Siberia
on December %, 1919. The young
man in question was Milton Shirey,
son of Jacob W. Shirey, prominent
planter and lumberman of the Hol-
low creek section of the county. On
December "a, last, the father Of the
young man received word that his
son had died of pneumonia on De-
sember IL, and requesting instruc-
tions as TO the parents wishes in the
disposition of the body. The father
Immediately sent a message asking
that the remains of his soldier-son be
sent back to Lexington, if such could
be accomplished. A few days later
another message came and it was
stated thatthe effort would require
four months for the body to cross
the waters and get back to LeXing-
ton.
Nothing further passed between
the government and relatives of the
young man until Friday, April 16,
when a message came saying that the
body of young Shirey had arrived in
San Francisco, Cal, and that it
would be Immediately forwarded to
Prosperity, the point named in the
instructions sent requesting that the
remains be sent home for interment.
The corpse arrived at Prosperity on
last Monday, April 10, and was trans
ferred to the old Lexington Baptist
church, in this county, eighteen miles
from the court house where the in
terment was held on Tuesday.
Only a brief burial service, how
ever, was conducted, the Rev. W. A.
Dutton, performing the last sad rites
in the presence of hundreds of rela-
tives and friends who came to pay a
last tribute to the Lexington soldier
boy. The casket was opened at the
grave and it was declared by rela-
tives and friends that the body was
in splendid state of preservation;
that every feature of the young man
was clearly shown, leaving no doubt
in the minds of the family that the
body was that of their relative. The
government paid all expenses of the
transportation, and nothing was left
undone to care for and preserve the
body.
Milton Shirey was about 20 years
of age. He enlisted in the army some
time during last year and was home
for the last time in September. He is
survived by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Shirey, together with several
brothers and sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley feel grateful
to the government for the interest
manifested in the case, and are high
in praise of the splendid efficiency
demonstrated in bringing the body of
their son back.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05
Million Dollar Bank Will Fl
nance Cotton and Fix Price.

Million Dollar BANK Will II.
nance Cotton and Fix Price.
A million dollar cotton bank is one
of the things that Commission B,
Harris will urge upon the South Car
olina Cotton association when it
meets here Wednesday. ga million
dollars sounds like a lot of money!"
says Mr.. Harris, "but really it is not
impossible. 1t represents approx
mately one dollar per bale for the
cotton grown in South Carolina.
81 have been urging the organic
ing of such bank for good many
years. My suggestion was received
first with distrust, then with skepti-
cism, later with interest and now l
believe it is going to be fact. If it
is not, then all of the fight for liber-
alton that is being made by the far
mers will have been a failure.
"Cotton at 40 cents is really 10
cents pound short of what it should
be bringing. If we had had this cot
ton bank in operation last September
cotton would have brought 40 cents
then and perhaps IS now. Why? Be-
cause the kind of bank that l have
had in mind would not engage in
general banking business, but would
be here to finance distressed cotton
to help the local bank hold it off the
market until such a time as the own
er might see fit to sell.
Georgia, under the leadership of
Governor Dorsey, is organizing such
bank. I am sure we can do it in
South Carolina, and l think $1,000,
900 will be enough to protect the
early market or distressed cotton.
The part first sold is the part that
makes the price for the remainder of
the year. The spectators have been
smart enough for years to see this,
and the growers have continued to
permit them to manipulate the mar
ket-but l hope for the last time.
"It has been impossible heretofore
for the farmer to put his price upon
distressed cotton. This habit of trade
must be changed, the farmer must be
allowed to put his price on his own
product, and this can be accomplish
ed in no other way except by coop
erative financing.
"Three things are necessary to
give to the cotton association the
power that it must have-frst, to
complete the organization by extend
ing it's membership; second, to per-
feet warehouse system; third, to
complete this organization to hold
distressed cotton from the market.
We are expecting great meeting
Wednesday. The state association at
this time will appoint a committee,
I feel sure, to make the plans to or
ganize this cotton holding bank.
When the plan is presented to the
people of the state, they can not fail
to indorse it and to put it into mo-
tion.o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-05-05

and to the people back home whose
hearts were with those soldiers. Its
great work in peace is no less en-
dearing. And next week is the
Army's big week.-Greenville News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
Sale of RCscmont Dwelling


Auction Sale of RoscmOnt Dwelling
Under and virtue Of a decd of trust
recorded in deed book 10 page ".
of the land records of Alexandra
City, from Chester G.. Shaw and wiz
to the undersigned trustee, to Sc
cure the payment Of certain notes L
said deed mentioned, and defaul'
having been made in the payment o.
certain said notes, the undersigned
trustee, at the request Of the holdc
of said notes will offer for sale n
public auction in front of tho Roya
street entrance to the market build
ing in the city of Alexandria on Wed,
,esday, October 9th 1920 at twelve
-rclock noon, the following propert.
conveyed by said deed of trust, to
witt
All that lot Of ground with th'
buildings and improvements thereon
md the appurtcnances thereuhto b.
cnging, situated in the city of Alcy
,ndria, Va, and described as follows
Lot numbered (lG) Sixteen on th'
,lat and subdivision of section Mum.
bcred 90 Five, Rosemont, as the same
ordcd in Deed Book CT, page 500, Of
.ordcd IN Deed Boo 81, page 500, OF
he Land Records Of the city of Alex
,ndria, together with the right ot
way in common with others cntit!c
hereto, upon and over an alley II
Get wide in the rear Of the lot here
" conveyed, and running through
he block, five feet of said alley be
ng upon and over the rcal
If the lots on the wcst
side of said block and five feet
,pon and over the lots on the east
ide of said block. And a right oil
way upon and over the rear or east
i've feet Of this lot, which forms d
'art Of said alley is hereby reserved
or the use in common with othc.
'butting lqt owners.
Subject to prior decd Of trust Of
$1,000.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH: Con
.'cyancing at the cost Of the purchas-
Y. j. RANDALL CATION,
?47-l0c Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
.Alliemst Claims Slayer of Wife Is
Not Insane.

! Chicago, Oct. 25.-An attempt to
!; 'stablishc the sanity OF Carl Wan
'crer, charged with the murder Of
his wife and an unidentified tramp,
was made by the State in the trial
:'crc yesterday.
] DR.. Clarence Heymann, superin-
;;tendent of the Psychopathic Hos
i,ital, testified he believed Wander
i.r sane. DR.. Heymann said he OBJ
! erved Wandcrer while the accused
was testifying. Wanderer answer,
I'd questions intelligcntly, showed
emotions and appeared rational, the
alicnist said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Office of the Corpo-
-ation Court Of the City of Alc%an-
.lria, on the 9th day OF October, 1920,
Ray X. Van Kirk, Complainant VS..
George II. Van Kirk, Defendant.
IN Chanccry No. 1884.
MEMO.
The object Of this suit is to obtain
for the Complainant from the Dc
PENDANT an absolute divorce upon the
ground of wilful dcscrtion ard ahan-
donmcnt for period OF more than
three years prior to the institution
Of this suit, for permission for the
Complainant to resume her maiden
name, and for general relief.
It appearing by an affidavit filed
in this cause that the dcfendant,
George II. Van Kirk is a nonresident
of this State; 1t is Ordered, That said
defendant appear here within
ten days after due publication Of
this order, and do what is necessary
to protect his interest in this suit.
Garlin, Carlin & Hall, z. g.
A Copy-Tcstc.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk
241-4wp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Office of the Corpo-
ration Court of the City OF Alexan-
dria, on the Q day of October, 1920,
Ida Spencer, Complainant rs. I-uth-
or Spencer, Defendant. -
In Chanccry No. 11S5.
MEMO.
The object of this suit is to obtain
! . decrcce granting to the complain
ant an absolute divorce from the de-
PENDANT on the grounds Of wilful de-
scrtion and abandonment, for period
of three years prior to the inst:tu-
ton of this suit, and for general re-
lief.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed
in this cause that the defendant,
Luther Spencer is a rcn-rcs'6en: of
this State: 1t is Ordered, That said
defendant appear here within ten
days after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit.
Thomas NJ. Watson, P. c.
A Copy-Tcstc.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk
214-4wp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
DANGERS OF A COLD
Alexandria People Will Do Well 10
Heed Them

/ Many bad cases Of kidney trouble
result from cold or chill. Congeste.
Kidneys fall behind in riltering the
poison-laden blood and backachc
headache, dizziness and disordered
Kidney action follow. Don't neglect a
old. Use Doan's Kidney Pills at the
'irst sign of kidney trouble. Fol
ow this Alexandria residents OK,
nipple:
C. E. Davis, fireman, truck and en-
line company TO, l, says: Il have
'sed Doan's Kidney Pills off and or
or good many years and they have
ways given me wonderful relief. My
rouhlc has been brought or by be-
1r out in all kinds Of weather and
atchinc colds which settle in my kid
leys. Then my back gets sore and
weak and l can hardly get around
The kidney secretions will pass IT.
regularly and make me get up often
+ night. However | find can rely
N Doan's Kidney Pills to give me
the desired relief. My kidneys have
never been in bad condition since
started using Doan's Kidney Pills fo'
those attacks"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don
simply ask for kidney rcmcdy--ec'
Doan's Kidney Pil1s--the same tina
Mr.. Davis had. Foster Milburn CO..
Mfcrs.. Buffalo. n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA.
In the Clerks Office Ct the Corpo-
alton Court of the City Of Aicxan-
ir!a. on the % day Of Septc':l6rrt
1870
Rosena /. Smith, complainant vs..
George n. Smith. defendant. In Chan
Gerry No. 11G1.
MEMO.
Tie object of this suit is to Obtain
decree granting to the complain
ant an absolute divorce from the de-
lcadant. on the grounds of wilful dc
,, scr.ion and abandonment for a period
of more than three years prior to the
of this suit and for gen
cral relief.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed II
this cause that the defendant Gcorg"
y. Smith is nonresident Of this
State: It is Ordered, That said de-
fa,dant appear here within ten days
after due publication of this order,
and do what is necessary to protcc!
his interest in this suit.
Thomas NJ. Watson, p. q.
a Copy TcSta.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAi.
900 3,y, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. woman to
act as cook and housekccpcr for
officer and ninc-year old son at
: Camp Humphreys, good wages to
right party. Address Box $50.
Gazette, Or Gall Camp Humphrey"
% between 8 and 10 p. M 233-3E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

MARRY IF LONELY-For results
try me; best and most succcsstr
"Home Maker; hundreds rio
wish marriage soon; strictly con
fideutial; most reliable; years o
experience; descriptions free. 9TH
Successful Club" Mrs. Ball. Be-
556 Oakland. Cal. 2iS-25i-2i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

FOR SALE-Scrics 10, Excelsior Mo
;ocyclc, and side car, used "nr
{; 400 miles, first class cond't'o"
has sos. worth Of extra equip.
mcnt. Price. $3.50, il taken be
November 1st. l.. NJ. Brushing
ham, u East Maple street, Eos"
r,,,t 25d-3r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
McSwincy Dying London Report.

London, Saturday, Oct. 23.-Thc
Exchange Telegraph announced that
It has been informed that Lord May
or Macswincy is at the point OF
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

FOR RENT-Front room, Furnished
modern apartment, steam heat
electricity. Apply apartment
The Warar. 2I3-2r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
Women
Made Young

Bright eyes, clear skin and a
body full of youth and health may
be yours if you will keep your
systerc in order by taking
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

WANTED--If you arc making less
than $50 per week and arc wiling
to hustle to make more. Write III
own hand writing and tell US so.
and we will put you on the road to
success. Address "X. \. IT,, care
of the Gazette office. 23.-jc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

WANTED-'To buy large pony o.
small horse, : to s years old; mus
be gentle and broken to saddle
Address Major r. T. Howell, Cam
Humphreys, Va. 23j-"!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

IOST-Pair Of tortoise shell RIM
med eve glasses. Finder please
return to 100 South Payne stree
.,,,l roceivc reward. 2333-:3i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

WANTED-Reliablc tenant for ~
acre farm at Seminary. Good house
and out buildings. Good PROPOSE
ton for the right party. Richard
l.. Ruffncr, SIS King street, phone
,oo1 Alexandria. Va. 252-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

LOST-On October 10, black leather
purse containing SGT on 5:45 p.
p. ~, electric train from Washing
ton. Reward if returned to McNalr
Apartment No. /, 514 Cameron
street. 2o2-5c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., good posi-
ton to right party, apply H. c,
Griffith, sos King street. 2o2-4p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE-Wc have
just completed painting and re
decorating the incest fivc-rocn'
house VIC have. This house is com
J plc;y modern. Dry basement I'M
her entire house. Furnace ant'
laundry trays in basement. Gas
range. gas heater. and kitchc:
cahirct- Oak, floors, large
closets. Splendid bath. Lars'
lot with nice front, back and side
yards. You must see this bcauti-
full property in order to appreciate
it. hut as it is ready TO more into
day. we advise you to see it I'M
mcdiately. +. {. Goodncw Com
]. nary 10 King street, phone 92G.
.ix.1.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

NOTICE-Good second hand over
coats for sale, $500, and up, at
Wolfson's Tailor Shop, 307 King
street, phone 1897. Clothes bought
:. and sod. 23S-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23

MAN WANTED-In shoe shine par
lor, apply Detroit Shoe Shine Par
lor, 4OS King street. 254-1r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-10-23
GOLD MEDAL.
ahRLEM ON
W E.sssdNkK1

This worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver. bladder and uric ccid troublss, tbs
enemies OF life and looks. In uac since
1926. All druggists, three sizes.
Look for the nams Gold Menal on .rsry
box and accept no imitation