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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05
Public Sale of Land.

Mr.. j. H. Cantelou, as master in
equity, sold the following tracts of
land at public outcry before the court
house Monday:
The johnson tract of 1o1 acres
near the town of Johnston was
bought by Mr.. C. M. Raaton for s14,-
600.
The George Padgett land, tract No.
1, containing SO acres was bought by
Miss Hortense Padgett for s4oo and
tract No. 2, containing 6a acres was
bought by the Bank of Johnston for
se1O.
Four lots in Edisto Heights, town
of Johnston, were bought by Mr.. Fl.
G. Edison for $500.
The land of Chamberlain Martin,
90 acres, was bought by the Bouk-
night estate for $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05
Short Crops More Profitable:

Acreage reduction, ravages OF boil
weevils and other insect pests, COM
bined with weather conditions, have
reduced the cotton crop yield to a
point that surprises even the gambler
bears and puts pep into the gambler
bulls. Always short yield has prov
ed more profitable crop for the pre-
ducer than bumper cotton crop.
1t was not possible for even the
gamblers to hammer and keep down
the price of cotton in face of an as
sured very short crop and the increas-
ing demand from countries whose fi-
nancial ability will enable them to
buy more actively. Properly market
ed cotton should yield some profit to
those who were fortunate enough to
secure a reasonable acreage yield.
An active demand against short
Weld makes small crop of cotton
more profitable to the grower than
an over-supply from large acreage
and full yields.
Fewer acre, better acreage yields,
only enough bales to not quite sup
ply the demand, and gradual market
ing will cause cotton raising to be
profitable.-Farm and Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05

ticles, and fine pieces of furniture
such as desks, hall seats, swings, etc
Mr.. Stanton Lott is splendid in.
structor and the class is much inter.
ested in it's work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bouknight of Gaines.
vile, Fla, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
John Marsh. Mr.. Bouknight was quite
i'll the past month while he and
his wife were visiting in the home of
the latter's son, Mr.. Grady Hazel,
but is now restored to health. Il
The first fall meeting o. the Emily
Geiger Chapter D. A. R. was held
with Mrs. BIT. Boatwright, and every
one enjoyed the ride out for
'The golden rod was yellow, the corn
had turned brown,
And the late apple trees, with fruit
were bending down.
By all these lovely tokens, Septem-
Der days are mere,
With summers best of weather and
autumn's best of cheer"
So with all these good tokens, the
members saw it time for renewed ac-
tivities and the meeting was very
profitable one for a beginning.
A large box of books was reported
being sent to the State D. A. R.
school.
I.uring the summer each member
mad made a quilt square, and these
having been made into quilt by
the Regent was exhibited. 1t will be
quilted at once and sent to Tamassee,
the chapter voting to send also, two
dozen hand made tea napkins, also
lamp for the living room. World War
records were reported filled out. The
year books were complimented.
After an enjoyable program on
"The Old Ninety Six District" the
hostess served delicious hot lun-
cheon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Wright of
Batesburg were here during the past
week visiting relatives.
Mr.. Albert Toney was here last
week for short visit to relatives.
From here he went to An1annlis. this
ueng HIS -seroHu= he mas lflaae "a d
fine record while there.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05
Death of Consecrated Chris
tian Woman.

For several weeks the relatives and
friends of Mrs. Ida S. Stevens have
been greatly distressed on account
of her very serious illness, practical
ly no hope being entertained for her
recovery. Late Sunday afternoon she
entered upon that eternal home in
the heavens prepared for those who
are faithful during their earthly pro-
baton. All of her children were with
her during the last days of her illness.
Mrs. Stevens was born, reared and
passed her entire life in the Meeting
Street community, being descend
ant of the Smyly and Allen families,
two of Edgefeld county's oldest and
most prominent families. She was a
devout member of Stevens Creek
church from her girlhood and to her
a profession of faith in Christ and
church membership were not matters
Of form but on the contrary, through
precept and example, her life was a
potent factor in the church and COM
munity life. 1t is not saying too much
to refer to Mrs. Ida Stevens, whose.
entire conservation was recognized
far and near, as a model Christian.
Surely such a life, following day by
day in His footsteps, is an example .I,l.la-
she was given TO hospitality u d
very marked degree. 1t was a great
Joy to visit her home and to meet her
at community gatherings, especially
at her church, Stevens Creek, where
she found peculiar pleasure in meet
ing and greeting visitors and stran-
gers, always making them feel glad
and happy yer being present. Mrs.
Stevens rarely conversed with one
long without referring in some way
to religion and her religious expert
ence but she did it in such sweetness
and sincerity that one was never
bored, on the contrary were pleased
to have her converse upon such mat
ters. She has many stars in her crown
as reward for her service and sac
rifces and through winning souls to
the Christ whom she loved and served.
The funeral was conducted at the
home Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock, her pastor, Rev. Brooke Of
fciating, and the interment took
place in the family burial ground
within stones throw of where she
was born and too, where her husband,
Mr.. E. L. Stevens and parents were
buried. Mrs. Stevens is survived by
one daughter, Miss Lena Stevens, and
three sons, Messrs. Ben Smyly and
Lewis Stevens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05

shed as the sweet gentle face was
looked on for the last time.
"Her folded, gentle hands that for
nearly four score years
Had wrought for others, smoothed
the hurt of tears,
Rocked her children's cradle, eased
the fever's smart,
Dropped balm of love in many an
aching heart,
Now folded, like wan rose leaves
pressed
Above the snow and silence of her
breast,
In mute appeal, they told of lsbors
done,
And well earned rest that came at
set of SUM-"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05
Law Firm Dissolved.

Greenwood, S. c., Oct. S.-An-
nouncement of the dissolution by mu-
tual consent, Of the law firm of Grier,
Park and Nicholson, one of the most
prominent law firms of this section,
mas recently been made. F. B. Grier
and j. B. Parks will continue the
practice of law under the firm name
of Grier and Park. W. H. Nicholson
has opened offices for the practice of
law alone.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05
RED OAK GROVE.
Church Services Last Sunday.
w. M. U. Held Meeting.
Candy Pulling Was
Enjoyed.

Preaching services at Red Oak.
Grove last Sunday was conducted by
Brother Auburn Griffin from Green
wood, the theme being "Life and
Death," making a deep impression
on the congregation, many wishing to
have Mr.. Griffin come again.
Rev. G. w. Bussey is not improv-
ing, and the news last from him was
that he is unable to leave his room, y
SO he could not fulfill his appoint
ment, sending Brother Griffin instead.
Mr.. George Bussey gave quite az
helpful lecture on the Sunday school
lesson. One of the most important
points brought to our minds from the
lesson was, our building Christian
foundation, because all our gifts or
outward forms of worship will not !
give US entrance en- the @last day.,
if our hearts are not right with God. {
The business meeting of the w. M. &
S. was held last fourth Sunday and
while only few were present, we
are encouraged to try and hold the
meetings regular, hoping to keep up
the financial feature of our work,
thereby our secretary can reach the :
members and help keep our contri-
buttons more Systematically.
Circle No. 2 meets with Mrs. D., B.
Morgan next Wednesday afternoon.
We continue to have good attendance
and so many mothers with little chill
dren proving out where the interest
lies. Just so long as they give their
time to this work, they will continue
to be happy and blessed, because our
duty is to edo His will"
Miss Mamie Bussey has left to take
up her duties in the school room. She
has the school at Cleora.
Mr.. and MRS. George Bussey visit 3
ut ~ |. adnesd
proving sss;I A
Miss Annie Doolittle was a visitor
last week in the home Of Mrs. Mamie
Doolittle.
Mr.. P. S. Hamilton is to conduct
the mid-week prayer service
Miss Matte Stalnaker from Brock
ton, Ca, has returned to Red Hill,
this being her third year as teacher
there. Miss Stalnaker is an efficient
music teacher, which makes her SER
vices more valuable.
There were quite number of vis-
itors in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bussey last Sunday. Among
them, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdaniel from
Modoc, also Misses Marie and Maude
Hamilton.
Mr.. Frank Kenrick spent last week
end with home folks.
Quite an enjoyable gathering was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Young last Saturday night. Candy
pulling was one of the many good
things enjoyed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05

The Edgefeld Mercantile Company
offers its entire stock of buggies,
wagons, furniture, rugs, stoves, etc.,
rat unheard of prices for cash. Come
one and all and see, our goods and
prices and buy what you have needed
for long time.-Advertisement
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05

LOST: Between Rubenstein's store
and house fur neck piece. Reward
if returned to Rubenstein's Depart
ment Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05

TEXTILE PRODUCTS SHOW
AND EXPOSITION, Greenville, S.
c., October s-12, 1921. Special Ex-
cursion Fares from all points in
Southeast open to all. Consult Tick
ct Agents, Southern Railway System.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-10-05
cures u,d Sores, Other asmsnes Won't Gun

The worst cases, 10 matter Of howlo standing
are cured by tie wonderful, cid reliable Dr.
porter's Autisep.ic Heating Oil. IT relieves
aain end Ecais At Tie same s::>ss. CSC. SOC. Sap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
NEW YORK COTTON Rv Asancinfed prese
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
By Associated Press


 New Orleans, December 17.-He- ports of a larger forward spot busi- ness with Europe and claims that both Liverpool and the continent or Europe were buying contracts on thls side of the water put the price or cotton strongly higher today, heav- fest pressure coming in the late trad ing when the active months were sent 33 to 45 points over the level of vesterdays close. Last prices were at net gains of 20 to 41 points. At the highest, January stood at 17.40c and that month closed at 1736c.
 open prices were to points lower, apparently because of an un- favorable interpretation of weekend reviews of trade in general, but the market advanced quickly following messages from Fall River estimating sales of print cloths there this week at 1S0,000 pieces. Further increase in tho, demand resulted from the statement attributed to Secretary Hoover that the unemployed in this country had been reduced by 2,000,- 900 persons. The strongest months were about s1 bale up at this time.
 little later there were moderated recessions on reports of Canadian bank troubles but no real selling movement developed and in the late trading prices firmed up rapidly Shorts covered in a large way and an important new demand for long account appeared. some of 1t being supposed to come from trade inter ests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
Interesting Study m Contrasts Was
 Presented Past Week
By Associated Press

New York. December 1.-The week in the financial markets presented an interesting study in contrasts. Trading in shares. especially specu- lative issues, was lively and mostly at higher prices, while the bond list was dull and irregularly lower.
 Foreign exchanges, the stimulating features of the previous week, ex- perienced a sharp setback. This was the direct result of Germanys an- nouncement of her inability to meet the mid-January reparations install ment and latest aspects of the Irish situation.
 buying of stocks was based to a considerable extent on merger ru- mors dealing with oil, steel, copper and equipment properties. This also was true. though in less degree, of rails, as indicated by New York Cen traPs offer for Big Four" and Peoria and Eastern. In the main. however, rails were under pressure. due to la bor problems and falling off of ton mage.
 The investment situation offered more ground for encouragementeth than any other factor. Successful sale of the New York city s55,00O.oOo Az per cent bonds at the highest premium In several years was regarded as proof of the keen inquiry for tax eXemptNsecurities.
 Industrial conditions were rendered more uncertain by actual and pros pective price cuts in steel. iron and motor trades, and the further dimi- mutton of production In these and kin dred industries coupled with addi- tional wage reductions.
 The money market followed it's re- cent confusing course, call loans again rising to per cent. This was offset by freer offerings at a frac- tion under 5 per cent of 30 and 60- day maturities and more liberal ac- eeptances of commercial paper. Sur face indications gave no hint of any material tightening of rates In the remaining days of the year.
 Fully half score of foreign projects were reported to be in va rious stages of discussion by Ameri- can bankers. These embraced a Dutch government underwriting, commercial extensions to several of the new European nations and loans to Cuba, Peru and some of the Latin American municipalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
Statistics on Cotton
 Seed and Products

Washington, December 17-Cotton seed crushed in the four months period, August 1 to November 30, amounted to 1,5s2,420 tons, compared with 1,496,0S2 tons for the same period a year ago, and cotton seed on hand at mills November 30. amounted to 762,726 tons. compared with 5S7,99s tons a year ago, the census bureau announced today.
 Cotton seed products manufactured in the four months period and on hand November 30 were: Crude oil produced, 479.451.415 pounds, com pared with 4e7,321,147, ands on hand 111.s16022 pounds, compared with 169.343,331
 Refined oil produced, 343.220,975 pounds. compared with 26s,s90 0s6, and on hand. 1S9.s62.132. compared with 195.654,s97.
 Cake and meal produced, 713,64s tons, compared with 657. .601, and on hand 254,7o4 tons. compared with 219,39o.
 Linters produced 209.2s1 bales, compared with 1s4.974. and on hand, 132.29s. compared with 23029s.
 Exports for the four months were:
 oil, 33.09s.s3s pounds, compared with 37,s79,s12;N cake and meal, 1S.347 tons, compared with 51,455; linters,, 4S.619 bales, compared with 7,s44.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
COFFEE MARKET m a...Af n-


 New York December 17-There was further scattered realizing or liquidation In the market for coffee futures here today. The disposition to take profits on long contracts since the earlier week advance to 910c for March deliveries has prob ably been promoted by the rather nervous and irregular ruling of Bra gil. and the official cables today showed further irregularity in that quarter. March sold off to S.72c, making a net decline of Il points an a reaction of 3S points from the re- cent high levels. The general market opened at a decline of to 12 points, and after some irregularity, closed to 12 points net lower. Sales were estimated at about 10000 bags. Clos ing quotations: December s.7Oc, Jan uary s.61c, March s.74c, May S.62c, July S.62c, September S.70c.
 Spot coffee quiet Rio vs 9A 09%c; Santos Is 12h @12%c. Very few fresh offers were reported in the cost and freight market. but those received were unchanged to a shade higher including Santos 4s at 12.25@1z75c American credits.
 The official cables reported a fur thsr advance of 100 reis in the dol lar buying rate. but no change in the rate on London. Rio was 400 reis lower to 25 reis higher. The early cable quoted Santos unchanged to 225 reis lower, which was followed by an advance of 25 to 125 reis. San tos cleared $500 bags for New Or leans and 800 for Galveston. Bra gillian port receipts, 45,000; Jundiahy receipts, 25,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
SPECULATION WAS LEADING FEATURE
 OF STOCK MARKET
Mercantile Authorities Report Financial Conditions are Highly Encouraging Com
 pared With a Year Ago
By Associated Press

New York, December 1.-The week on the stock exchange ended very much as 1t began. Speculative issues were the center of attraction, while investment shares were dull and oc- casionally under further professional pressure.
 Oils continued to provide the great CT part of the brief sessions mod erately large output, numerous in dustrials and unclassified specialties making their usual contributions.
 Coalers, notably Delaware. Lacka- wana and Western, Reading and Le- high Valley, were strong despite the labor situation in the Pennsylvania field, but most rails followed their listless course of recent days.
 Gains, in no conspicuous instance, ranging beyond Il to points, were shaded in the final dealings, when some of the foreign oils developed re- actionary tendencies.
 The bond market reflected the per functory movement of the stocks, dealings in government issues show ing mixed gains and losses at the close International war issues were devoid of especial features. Total sales, par value, $s,250.000.
 An Increase of s74,O00,Ooo in actual loans and discounts almost double the previous weeks decrease in that Item, was the striking feature of the clear ing house statement. demand depos- It's showing corresponding expansion.
 The only weekend news touching upon general financial conditions was contained in the reviews of mercan- tile authorities. These, for the most part, were highly encouraging in com parison with the same period of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
Competition Is Keen for New Business Tn
 the Metal Market
By Associated Press

.
 New York, December 17.--Leading steer mills are about maintaining thelr previous rate of production as the result of orders placed during No- Vemoe for prompt delivery and for the first quarter of next year. New business Is very slow, however, and competition for new orders is very Keen. In consequence. the tone of the market is easier and a reduction of 50 per ton in the price of pipe reveals a reactionary trend to the market.
 The eastern demand for pig iron is fairly active with consumers provid- Ing for their immediate needs but elsewhere the volume of business is being reduced somewhat. On the whole, the tone of the market is easier.
 The copper market has been com paratively quiet, but the effects of recent business on the statistical po- sition has been shown in the gener- ally firm ruling of prices. Some few small lots of electrolytic are still said to be available around 13%c c to 13&c Tor Immediate or prompt shipment but generally speaking, producers are firm at the 14c level and some of the larger producers are practically out of the market for January shipment
 forelgn consumers are buying less, but prices are tending upward be- cause of the recenk advance in for eign exchange, and fin the last few days few orders have been taken Tor shipment to Europe and the far east.
 Lead still holds steady with a broadening interest in January ship ment.
 I'm has been cratic, but generally firm, in response to the bulTlsh show Ing of London and the improvement In sterling exchange. Trading is still mainly hetween dealers.
 zinc quiet but steadier, and a bet ter demand for first quarter ship ment
 Anthony quiet and barely steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
Unfinished Cotton
 Goods MQrkef Shows
 Pronounced ActiOity
By Associated Press

New York. December 17-ActlvitJ in the unfinished cotton goods mar kets was pronounced until the gov. ernment crop report was issued dur. ing the week After a temporary set back, trading is now being resumed In a small way. Print cloths and sheet ings are firmer and higher than week ago and mills are comfortably supplied with business for this month. Bleached cottons have been revised to basis of 18lko for Hope 4x4 goods and orders are coming n more freely. There has been a good volume Of business placed on fancy cotton blankets. Denims are being bought again by overall manufacturers for delivery In the first quarter of next year. Shipments of wash fabrics on spring orders are going forward teadily.
 Percales have been in better call in small lots. While tho buying has not been broad nor full. 1t has shown expansion so that selling agents feel moro confident, of a definite improve ment after tho turn of the year. New England Is hampered in competition by high wage scales and short hours on many of the staple unfnishe ed goods. but on the whole the mi1ls In that section arc well employed. Cot ton duck still eontinuesf very slow There is slow improvement res ported in some of the tire fabrics ana In some of the supplies wanted by tho shoe and rubber trades Cotton y@rne have been holding steadier and more business has been doing within naxs row lImits Some lines of fall knae underwear have boon opened at ad~ vanoes of 10 per oent over last falls prices, due to the higher cost of ooa- ton. Orders have been fair.
 Current prices in first hands Ca eloths are Print cloths, 2s-inoh. eA4 64s, 6Ao; 64x60s. Go; SSh -inoh, 6<1 GAS, 90; brown shestings. southern standards, 12ci denims, 2.sOs, 17tAa se 194c; tioleings, 2so Cat value)i staple ginghams, 14Ko; prints, 1toi dresd ginghams. soc and 22ko-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-18
REALIZING CAUSES IRREGULARITY IN
 COTTON TRADING
General Staple List Closed Firm at Net Advance of
 ' to 45 Points on the Days Turnover
By Associated Press

New. York. December 17.-Rea1iz- ins for over the weekend caused some irregularity at the opening of the cotton market today but was followed by very sharp advance. particularly in the near months. Next Frdiay will be tho first Jan uary' notice day. According to lo- cal spot people little or no cotton Is expected here from the south for delivery and the feature of todays trading was active buying of Jan uary to cover trade hedges, many of which were resold in later deliver ies As a result January sold up from 1T.73 to 1s.30o or 30 points above Fridays closing quotation and more than 20 points aobve the price of March. January closed at 1s,25c, with the general market closing firm at net advance of ' to 45 points.
 The opening was steday at an ad- vance of 10 points to a decline or points and tho moro active posi- tons sold about to points lower right after the call as & result of realizing or scattering liquidation. There appeared to be some nervous ness over the question of German reparations payments which might have prompted the disposition to even up long contracts for over the week end, but this caused no actiV- ity of consequence, and the market seon turned firmer on covering by near month shorts Both foreign and domestic trade interests seemed to be switching or transferring short hedges from January to later deliveries, mostly to March or May. The strength of the near months en- oouraged a scattering demand for spring and summer deliveries ana the advance extended to 1S.14c Tor March and 17.70c for May, with the general list showing net gains or s7 to 50 points. In the case or January contracts. this made re- covery of 150 points from the low level of last Tuesday and carried prices back to within 20 points or the high price touched just before Thanksgiving The general tone of the market was helped by more favorable news from the sooas trade and Manchester advices re- porting more optimistic sent- .ment there over prospects for early new year business. Sales of print cloths In the Fall River market TOT the week were estimated at lSo'ooe pieces.