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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-16
Manassas battle-ground Will
Be Bought.

Washington, March 10.-A corpo,
ration has been formed in Washing
ton the object of which is the acqui-
sition of the Henry Farm in Virgin
ia on which the first and second bat
ties of Manassas were fought.
On this farm, an option for $685.
900 is held by the corporation. When
the option is exercised, the states will
be asked to appropriate for monu-
ments and marbles.
The battles of Manassas resulted
in Southern victories, and the cor
poration plans to make of the field
Southern memorial park. Other
fields on which the South achieved
victories have been nationalized with
the result that the South is practi-
cally ignored in memorials. 1t is said,
for instance, that in after years the
world will wonder whether or not
the Southern army even made an ap-
pearance at Chickamauga, whereas
now it is known by students, if not
school children that the battle was
won by the South.
The board of directors of the cor
poration which will buy the Henry
farm will be composed of representa-
tives of the United Confederate Vet
erans, the Confederate Memorial
Association, and of each of the South
ern states, including Kentucky, Mary,
land and Missouri.
Officers of the corporation are
Maj. E. w. R.. Ewing, president
Capt. Westwood Hutchinson, treasur
er; E. H. Blalock, secretary. Prelimi
nary work is in the hands of an ex
ecutive committee of which the fol
lowing are members: Col. w. S. Viii
kerson, Jesse Anthony, W. E. Dodge
and Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Branch
Stone.
R. Walton Moore and Col. Rober
E. Lee are members of the financia
committee.
II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-16
Grand Jury Presentment.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD
To His Honor Judge Frank B. Gary,
Presiding Judge:
We, theGrand Jurors sworn in at
the March term of court for the year
1921 for Edgefeld county, having
been charged by your Honor as to our
duties we desire at this time to re-
port that
First: We have acted on all bills
that have been reported to US and
that we have reported on same.
Second: We have appointed the
following committees:
On Public Buildings: Messrs. Reel,
Mundy and Miller.
Roads and Bridges: Messrs. Dorn'
Day and McCrsight.
Chaingang and Poor House;
Messrs Smith, Scott and Quarles.
Public Schools: Messrs. Dunovant'
Wells and Morgan.
A committee to advise with the Su-
pervisor and County Attorney in re-
gard to matters now pending with
the Georgia-Carolina Power Co.,
Messrs. w. ]. Duncan, Hammond and
Yonce.
To Examine Books of County Of
ficers and Magistrates: Messrs. Till
man, White, Yonce, QUITS, Reel and
Quarles.
We Recommend at This Time
First, That the Jury rooms In the
Court House be thoroughly cleaned
up.
Second, That all the recommends
tions submitted to the Grand Jury
by the County Attorney, and which
recommendations are made part OF
this return, be carried out.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-16

road from Turkey Creek to the town
limits of Edgefeld, with contractors,
and bonds and forfeits fixed, the first
session of the legislature following
The signing of the contract failed to-
provide funds for building the road,
or to pay the county's pro rata share.
4. That the county's funds were
entirely exhausted by July, 1920, all
county funds having been used by
the supervisor for all purposes, the
Dixie Highway included.
S. The county's funds being en-
hausted, few citizens and the Cham
Der of Commerce of Edgefeld city,
negotiated loans, giving notes to the
amount oss31, 900. This money is an
obligation on Edgefeld county, there
having been made promise by the
legislative delegation that the county
would pay the same. Provision has
been made in the last supply bill for
the payment of the same, the money
to come from the sale of bonds.
6. In July of 1920 when the county
was without funds, and current ex-
penses unmet, the supervisor volun
tarily raised the price 12c per cubic
ward for handling soil, and bound the
county to this increased price for
the balance of the work on this road.
Z. The construction company was
under bond for the faithful perform
ance of it's work and could have been
held to the original price of 4S cents
instead of the new price of 60 cents.
8. The contract price for the S.42
miles of road was s4S,961.45, for
bridges, s11, 1,327.7O. Mr.. Waring, the
resident engineer, representing the
State Highway Department, says
SOS, ,076.41 has been paid out or is
already earned (1O per cent is with
held for faithful performance) and
that the road is graded 7.2; soiled 5
miles. Total length S.42 miles. The
County Supervisors book shows as
paid out 59,425.s2 on this road.
This information comes to the
Grand Jury from Mr.. Waring in per-
son, and from Mr.. Watson, the Su-
pervisor's bookkeeper in person.
We do not reach conclusion about
these matters, but we feel that the
facts should be returned to the court.
It is well nigh impossible to state
just exactly the amount of the coun-
ty Indebtedness. The Grand Jury
urges strict economy, and business
methods in handling the affairs of the
county on all who have that respon-
sibility.
If the contracts for the construc-
ton are carried out, and paid out of
the funds raised by the recent sale
of bonds, close attention to the claims
and economy will be necessary or the
county may have to float other bonds
to complete the work, or pay for it,
and there seems to be little doubt in
the County Attorneys mind that the
contracts can be enforced.
The county officers have not been
paid in several months, but we are
assured that relief is in sight.
The Grand Jury urges all citizens,
officers, particularly the sheriff, that
a determined effort be made to stop
the making of moonshine whiskey and
the carrying of concealed weapons.
We recommend that the supervisor
connect the Jail with the city water
works and sewerage system.
B. R. TILLMAN,
Foreman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-16
March 9Th, 1921.

this return, be carried out.
March 9Th, 1921.
Recommendations to Grand Jury:
1. That each county officer keep
books open to the public at all times,
showing every expenditure of the
pcounty's money both amount and pur-
pose.
2. Would suggest that the Super
visor buy all or as much of his sup
plies as he possibly could by COM
petitive bids. This think should ap-
ply both to the supplies in the main
tenance of the county farm and the
chaingang.
g.. Would suggest that the Grand
Jury look into the bond issue by the
county and determine whether it
shall be best to create sinking fund
so as to redeem bonds at the end of
twenty or forty years. would by all
means recommend that we retire
these bonds at the end of twenty
years, thereby saving the county over
one hundred thousand dollars.
4. Though very small matter,
would suggest that the Grand Jury
require each county officer to run
his office more on a business basis,
that is, that he should manage his Of
flee so as to know at all times just
what money he is spending and for
what purpose.
5. Would suggest that the Grand
Jury at it's last meeting of the year
go over in detail the finances of the
county and try to form an intelligent
idea of just what it will take to run
the county for another year.
These suggestions are offered for
what they are worth and with desire
to help and not to harm.
Respectfully submitted,
T. B. GRENEKER,
County Attorney.
We find after a limited investiga-
ton, that the finances of the county
are in a deplorable muddle.
There are outstanding and unpaid
approve claims amounting to $780,
461.O0. Of this amount we are advis-
ed by county officials that SS6,461.OO'
of unpaid claims are from the ad-
ministration of former Supervisor R.
N. Broadwater.
The last legislature authorized a.
bond issue of one hundred thousand
dollars, and bids will be opened for
these bonds on March 16, 1921. By
selling these bonds the claims unpaid
are to be liquidated, or the money
will go as far as it will to this end
and the remainder reverts back to the
ordinary county funds.
We recommend in this connection
that sinking fund for taking care
of these bonds at maturity be provid-
ed for, and that by suitable handling
of the matter, the bonds be retired at
the end of twenty years. By retiring
these bonds at the end of twenty
years, it is possible to save large
amount of interest charges, whereas
if they run longer the interest will
cost the county more than the origi-
nal principal sum. These bonds run
ming for twenty years, the interest
charges will amount to $4,000. For
forty years the interest charger will
amount to s24O,OOo.
. We find in connection with the
Dixie Highway contract the following
facts:
1. That this contract was entered
into by the then supervisor R. N.
Broadwater.
2. That at that time there was no
specific money provided with which to
meet the county's part of the con-
tract.
8. That having gotten into con-
tract for the building of stretch Of
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

planer over on Yellow Creek, where
he has saw min, and he will dress
lumber there for the next two or three
months. 81
Caledonia High School is to bring
the Negro Minstrel to Woodlawn IN
the near future. Let's everyone GO,
it will be treat and lost of fun.
Mr.. John Swanzy is saving nearly
every day now, and has a nice low Of
lumber on the yard. IN
We are having nice spring like
weather and it will soon be time to
plant gardens and have yard full
of little chickens, then things out in
the country will begin to look pros
porous. Let us all do our best to
make. this one of the very best years
we have had. Do not listen to the
cry of "hard times" but lest get
busy and accomplish something dur
ing 1921.
Now Mr.. Editor | wish for you and
your staff the very best year of your
life, in this year 1921.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
BORDER SPRINGS

Mr. Connie Baxter, Of York, Ala
spent last week with his mother, Mrs
=. C. Partain.
Mrs. Ida Smith wishes 10 thank her
kind neighbors and friends for their
Kindness to her during her sickness
also for the nice presents and boxes
Of cake and fruits that she received
during Christmas, all was highly ap.
preciated and viii always be remem-
bered by this good woman.
Mrs, Elonia Garner has been very
sick at the home of her sister, Mrs
Ada Marshall for the past week, but
She has now returned to her home
near Hamilton
Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Huff and baby
visited Mr., ard Mrs. P. NJ. West at
Mormon Springs one day last week.
Mr.. w. H. Conner was transactma
business in Columbus last Friday.
Mr. Earl Groves and Mr.. j. r
Smith made a bueiness trip to Co
lumbus last Thursday.
MIR. J. NJ. Conner has returned homt
after a pleasant visit among relatives
and friends that he had not seen il
forty one years at Birmingham
Steele, Gadsden and Alfalfa, Ala, HI
reports a grand time.
Mrs. Trudie Spruil, Of Vernon, was
called to the bedside of her aunt, Mrs
Lollie Wheeler last week.
Mrs. Rush West spent par Of las
week with her parents, s.f. and Mrs
c. Z. Belts.
Mrs. Myrtis McUrary, Of Column
bus, has been at the bedside of he
mother, Mrs. Lottie Wheeler at Lon'
Oak.
Mrs. Rebecca Smith, Mrs. Elm
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
THE CIVIC LEAGUE



An college activities are for the
good Of the whole; with that purpose
in view they were organized, are con-
stantly being improved upon, and
kept moving with all the enthusiasm
that can be mustered for the cause.
Each activity has its own place to
fill. its own work to do.
OF the several organizations on
the campus, there is not one that
serves a better purpose than the Civic
League. 1t vitally touches the life
Of every girl, every day. On first
consideration we might think that
there is nothing out of the ordinary
to comment on. Probably there is
not; but, If for moment we can
draw a mental picture of the college
and grounds without a Civic League,
we imagine a dismal scene. Not
more than half of the trees On our
campus would be here. Everywhere
would be literally strewn with Her
shey wrappers and other scraps of
waste paper. In the halls, trunks
would be thick with dust, the trash
boxes piled to OVERLOOKING, the gar
bage cans issuing forth a putrefied
odor, and the plumbing on an average
Of so per cent efficient
After this dismal picture, we open
our eyes at once to the well-kept con-
ditions surrounding us. This atmos-
phere of cleanliness has its mental eff
feet upon us. We feel that it would
be nothing short of criminal to throw
paper bags on the campus, to sweep
trash into the hall, to stop up the
sink with feast left-overs, or to do
anything that would likely endanger
the lives of those around us by our
careleness or seIfishness. Everybody
keeps neat, tidy room. We cannot
let them get ahead Of US; therefore
our room takes ON similar appear
ance.
With our grounds, our halls, and
our rooms as clean and as pleasing
as possible, we cannot afford to mar
the aesthetic beauty of the situation
by presenting ourselves in a slouchy,
unkept manner. We take a personal
pride in looking our best eery day.
Thus through the enthusiasm of the
Civic League and it's eight hundred
and fifty loyal members, conditions
for better health are established, gen.
eral appearances are being constantly
improved upon, and the personale
Of the whole student body is based on
| 4 higher standard g ~ =
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

WMLHELPY YOU
tn FIGHT COTOC
MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO
KEEP FREE FROM
COLDS.
USE PEPTO-MANGAN
Get Your Blood In Good COndi-
tion.--Now Is The Time
To Build Up.

Every house has a supply of fuel
for winter. People know cold weather
is coming. They get ready for it.
How many people get their own
bodies ready for winter? Most of US
go around all summer in the intense
heat burning up energy, working
hard all day and sometimes lying
awake nights sleepless in the heat.
Winter comes along. 1t catches
many people totally unprepared ply
sieally. Few of us take stock of our
health. Whether we will be we'll,
healthy and strong, we often leave too
much to chance.
But not everybody. Nowadays
people are learning. They know this
matter of enjoying good health IS a
thing they can help control. | fyou live
right, eat right, get plenty of sleep
breathe fresh air and keep your blood
in good condition, you will be all right
1t is so simple. If you feel little
off in health-perhaps worn out and
pale--don't take chances. There's nc
need of it. Buy some Pepto- Malgar
of your druggist. Begin taking it to-
day. You can get it in liquid or tab
let form. Tell your druggist which
you prefer, But to be certain that
you get the genuine Pepto- Mangan
ask for it by the full Guides
! Pepto- Mangan." Look for the name
"Gude's" on the package.
fs Advertisement
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
FLATWOODS

We are having some beautiful,
spring-like days. Our farmers are
taking advantage of the pleasant
spell and are cleaning up their land.
Mr. Rush West and Mr.. Henry Wells
left on Thursday for the Delta.
Mr.. Charles Cass West viii make
his home with Dir. and Mrs. Grady
Belts and attend school at Caledonia.
Mrs. f. NJ. Game visited Mrs. Lollie
Wheeler, Wednesday, and reports that
Mrs. Wheeler is some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Dodson have
moved on the Egger place. Their
many friends wish them a successful
year.
Mr.. Bernard Easter, of Hamilton,
spent the weekend with Mr.. Preston
Goolsby.
Miss Florence Game was shopping
in Columbus on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ridgeway left on
Thursday for their home in Texas.
Mr.. Charles Henry Perkerson is
spending a few days with home folks
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy Boyd left on
Thursday for Texas, where they will
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ridgeway will
occupy the Stanley home for another
year.
Mr.. MCGEE and family, Of Sunny
side, have moved into the Rush West
house. This viii give our teacher :
few more pupils. ~
| Miss Minnie Belle Partain was the
guest Of Miss Beulah Lee Partain OF
Thursday afternoon. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Adair, of Bedford
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson Partain.
\ Mr.. Charles Conney, Of Columbus
was avisitor in this community las
week.
Mrs. Caldwell Smith is spending ;
few weeks with her father, Mr.. Gu,
Ridgeway.
Mr.. Wardell Caine, of Sidon, is
guest of home folks at Caledonia.
BLUE EYES.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

Hawkins and Little I. "A. Hawkins
wish to thank Mr.. Grady Huff and
IMr. w. IT. Conner for milking UP a
collection for the purpose Of helping
them buy a COW, as the only one they
had died, and they wish to thank each
and every one that kindly donated to
/ them and the kindness Of all viii
always be appreciated and remem-
bered,
Miss Gertrude Savage entertained
a 1ew Of her friends with amusing
games one night last week.
Misses Mildred and Aline Smith
spent one night last week with Miss
Gertrude Savage.
Mrs. Lottie Groves and little daugh-
ter, Sarah, spent Thursday very
pleasantly with Mrs. Ida Smith.
Mr.. MILFORD Gallop has accepted .
position with the Spruil and Wells
Lumber Company, at Sulligent Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Conner and
three children, Madge Cecil and Law
renee visited Mrs. S. c.. Stanley on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Ponds have
moved out Of our community. We wish
them success wherever they go.
Miss Minnie Belle Partain is spend
ing few days with her cousins, the
Misses Beulah Lee and Willie Mae
Partain.
Little Francis Pennington, the lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
Pennington, of Baxter, who has been
sick so long was taken to hospital
in Birmingham last week for treat
ment. The many friends of the little
lady wish for hera speedy recovery.
Mrs, Alice I.umpkin and the pretty
Miss Lumpkin, of Baxter, were visit
ors In the home of Mrs f. C. Partair
last week.
Mr.. r. A. Hickman, principal Of
the Lone Oak school has returned t
college. Mr.. John Edwards will fill
Mr.. Hickman's place.
| Mr.. James Baxter and Mr. /. L
lPartain, of this community, and Other
workmen are busy remodeling th'
Mt. Pleasant church near Baxter
which will be a most beautiful church
when the workmen complete their job
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ridgeway have re
turned to their home IN Texas, after
q most pleasant visit among relatives
and friends in this community.
Mrs. Louise Smith has returned t.
her home after a visit to her father
Mr.. A. G. Ridgeway, and other rela'
tives and friends in this community.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
LOwNDEs COUNTY BOY
MAKING G0OI

A tribute to the success Of Mr.
Frank Lollar, former Lowndes
county boy, and now engaged in bust
ness in Birmingham, appeared recent
ly in an issue of the Alabama Times,
of Montgomery, Alabama.
Mr.. Lollar went to Birmingham
about seven years ago and by thrift
and enterprise. he has developed one
Of the largest kodak mail order bust
nesses in the South.
He is the son of Mr.. A. A. Lollar,
of this county, and he has many
friends back home who rejoice in his
sucQess and wing ne watching, his
csrasr with KEEN aha si1tHre int4fess
+ Mr.. Isollar iaaHe tes~expand .his
business to reach every State in The
Union and he is makmg fire PROGRESS
in this direction. Y
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
EDITORS SHOULD KNOW EVERY.
THING

Father asked the small boy, of
an editer, lis Jupiter Inhabited RI
II don't know, my SON. was the
truthful answer.
sFather, are there any sea SER
pents 2"
II don't know, my SON.
"Father, what does the North Pole
look like?" But alasl again the an
swer: II don't know, my son."
At last in desperation, he inquired
with whitening emphasis:
Father, how ever did you get to
be an editor?"
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
HOW DOCTORS
TREAT COLDS
Io AND THE FLU
First Step in Treatment Is Brisk
Purgatiye With Calotabs, the Puri-
fed and Refined Calomel Tablets
That Are Nausealcss, Safe and Sure.

Doctors have found by experience
that no medicine for colds and infiu-
enza can be depended upon for full
effectiveness until the liver is made
thoroughly active. That is why the
first step in the treatment is the new,
nansealess calomel tablet called Gallo
tabs, which are free from the sicken-
ing and weakening effects of the old
style calomel. Doctors also point out
the fact that an active liver may go
long way towards preventing influenza
and is one Of the most important fac
tors in enabling tile patient to sue
eessfully withstand an attack and
ward off penumonia. u. lii ssfi
One Calotab on the tongue at bed
time, with a swallow of water-that's
all. No salts, no nausea nor the
slightest interference with your eat
ing, pleasure or work. Next morning
volir cbld has vanished, your liver lis
active, your, system is, purified, and
you are feeling fine, with hearty APP
petite for breakfast. Druggists sell
Calotahs only in original sealed pack,
ages, price thirty-fve cents. Your
money will be cheerfully refunded if
You do not find them delightful. adv.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
WOODLAWN

The old year has gone, and we are
ushered into bright new year. Let's
all try to keep the pages of the year
1921 clean, and bright with good
deeds and kind words, and try to be
happy. fSsaA .asd aeaSss@ 81 ss4s
---------------.
The young people enjoyed me hoii-
days, they made up parties and the
boys were out hunting every day.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lofts spent
the week end here visiting relatives.
Mr.. Jamie Lofts and family have
gone to the prairie to make their fu-
ture home. We wish them much sue
cess in their new home.
Mr.. Edwin Askew and Miss Ollie
Leigh Lance, of Mayhem, were visit
ors in the home of Mr.. A. r. Robin
son last Sunday night.
Mr.. H. B. Vaughn has moved his
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

Kidney weakness, bladder troubles,
and digestive disorders, are all within
the curative powers Of Priekly Ash
Bitters. As a tonic for the kidneys
and urinary organs this medicine has
proved its value. Price Slips per bot
tie. Sold BY all druggists. ii'it
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
OIL AND GAS LEASES.

We have supply Of approved Mis-
sissippi forms of oil and gas lease in
stock and ready for delivery. They
are guaranteed to be absolutely cor
rect and they are the approved forms
now being used in this territory. Send
us your orders. The Dispatch, Col
minus. Miss.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
Habitual Constipation Cured
In IA to Fl Days

"LAX-F0S WITH PEPSIN" Is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for fiabitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly and
should be taken regularly for IA to II days
to induce regular action. II Stimulates and
Regulates. /, Very Pleasant 10 Take. 60c
per bottle.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

Mrs. L, B. Divelhiss is most cor
daily welcomed home after an cx-
tended visit with relatives in Califor-
mia. While in. the West Mrs. Dwell
bliss underwent h very serious opera-
lion, and her many, friends reieiee 10
know that she has completely re-
covered.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

Smart Dresses at Half Price and
Less at Kaufman's.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

Mr.. Frank Phillips is in Atlanta at
the bedside of his mother who has
been i'll for several days.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

"Befo de War; buying power has
dollar now at Kaufman's Sale.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12
NEW SPRING HATS

New spring hats have just arrived.
Call and see them. Ideal Millinery
Store, Mrs. E. w. Hodges, Proprietor.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-01-12

The dollar has come back in Kauf-
mans January Sale.