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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
200 Conascated Guns ip Lock
er at Police Station

What becomes of the revolvers and
other weapons confscated by the po-
lice?
A glance into the big locker in the
desk sergeant's Office will furnish
part of the answer.
This locker contains about two
hundred revolvers of all makes and
sizes. Some of these "gats" are
hardly big enough to kill a mouse,
while others are large enough to
down an elephant. There are many
fancy pearl-handled guns in the lot.
|, When. persons are arrested for
carrying concealed weapons, carry
ing gun without a license and the
like, the weapons are confscated and
held as evidence. When the case has
been disposed of, the owner may get
his gun-that is, if he is out of Jail.
Although there is an old ordinance
in the city code providing for the de-
struction of such firearms, it has lain
dormant for years. -
In some instances, the states at
torney is given the gun to use as evi-
dence when the case comes up, and
given the police receipt for the
weapon. Such weapons are turned
over to the county officials when the
case is disposed of, or returned to
the police.
The accumulation Of weap6ns at
police headquarters shows, however,
that few persons want to regain pos
session of the firearms that got them
into trouble. It is understood there
is a similar collection" of weapons
att the court house, some of which
were used by the owners with fatal
results.
Negroes are particularly averse to
claiming guns confscated by the au-
thorities.
Besides the 200 revolvers, the po-
lice have on hand a number of shot
guns and rifles which probably never
will be called for.-Augusta Chron-
icle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
Christmas Greetings.

To Edgefeld and All Who Live
Therein: -,
This morning in memory of the
many kindnesses rendered US while
we lived there, in gratitude for the
loyalty greater than words can ex-
press, in appreciation of a great
friendship manifested in SO many
ways and with hearts full of love for
all whose feet touch the soil of Edge
field, we take this means of express
ing to all there our gratitude on
every remembrance of you all. And
we wish for each and all, young and
old, members of the Baptist church
and members of all the other church
es happy Christmas. While we can
not have the joy of clasping hands
and looking into the faces and hear
ing the voices of each other and while
we shall not have the joy of cross
ing the thresholds of your hospitable
homes and while we shall not be able
to sit again in the lovely parsonage
hard by the church and while we shall
not have the glad privilege of seeing
the congregation rise for the doxolo-
gy and stand for the benediction this
Christmas, we still linger there in
spirit. And wherever we go we shall
love the place and the folks.
Happy Christmas to all!
ROBERT G. LEE.
Mrs. BULA G. LEE.
BULA G. LEE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
Perry Brown Killed by Train.

Il Mccormick, S. c., Dec. 17.-Mr.
~. Perry Brown of Plum Branch, was
run over andinstantly killed at Plum
Branch about o'clock this morning
by C. G. w. C. freight train No 95
[going west, in charge Of Engineer
George Washington. Mr.. Brown, who
was about 40 years of age lived at
Plum Branch and had gone to the.
home of a neighbor about half an
hour before the killing but on ac-
count of illness in the home of the
|neighbor, Mr.. Brown did not go in
the home. He left the home for the
ostensible purpose of going to his
own home and it is supposed that he
stopped on the railroad which is just
in front of the home of the neighbor
whom he had visited and had gone
to sleep when struck by the train.
His body was badly mangled, but he
was still alive when the train stop
ped and the crew reached his body.
Coroner, Riddlehoover was on the
scene early this morning and held an
inquest, the jury returning a verdict
that the deceased came to his death
by being run over by freight train
of the C. & w. C. Railway.
Mr.. Brown was well thought of and
had numerous friends who will re-
gret to hear of his untimely death.
Mr.. Brown was married twenty years
ago to Miss Boddie, daughter of
Magistrate R. L. Boddie, Of Plum
Branch and she, with six children sur
yive him.
About one hour before Che killing
of Mr.. Brown an automobile carry.
ing some men and women, whose
names could not be learned, from
Greenville, S. c., to Savannah. Ca,
was met on the public highway near
Plum Branch BY another car and it is
said that just as the two cars passed
each other the occupants Of one car
shot into the other inficting a wound
on the leg of one of the men in the
car going to Savannah. This car re-
turned to Mccormick for assistance
= q 4 e
and later went to Augusta to take
che wounded ii1an ospitai sfofl
treatment. While the wound in his
leg is said to be painful, it is not
thought to be serious. None of the
names of the parties could be learn
ed here this morning and no arrests
have been made although Deputy
Sheriff Brown isfollowing every clue.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
New Restaurant Opened.

Mr.. Stephen Servetas has opened
a frst-class restaurant for ladies and
gentlemen two doors t9 the rear of
the Bank of Edgefeld. He has had
the place remodeled, repainted and
thoroughly equipped. He will do all
of the cooking himself, having had
a number of years experience in
cooking for large restaurants in cit
les. Oysters and fish will be kept on
ice and served any style. Regular
dinner will be served for so cents
and la carte meals will be served
also.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
Judge DeVore,s Home Burned.

The residence OF Judge j. w. De-
Wore caught fire near the stove fue
on the roof today about two o'clock.
The. family were at dinner and were
attracted by the cracking and roar
of the flames. A portion of the Ii
brary and furniture were saved but
the house was a total loss. The fire
company rendered valiant service
but the. flames had made such head
way, with a strong wind blowing
from the west, together with the
great distance from the water main,
made it impossible for them to save
the building. Judge DeVore carried
$4,000 insurance on the building. We
are not informed as to- what insur-i
ance he had, on his furniture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
$4,000, s2,7e1, s2,78s, s2,oss and

s1,5sO.
The selection and organization of a
capable college faculty can not be eff
fected in a day. 1t is a work neces-
sarily extending over long period.
Were the whole teaching force of
any college in South Carolina to re-
sign at once and the trustees had
available resources to offer new set
of professors salaries of $4,000
each, four or five years would pass
before the institution would recover
from the results of the sudden
change. In choosing new man to fill
chair, no matter what his testimo-
malls and record be, the chance of
electing "misft" is always run.
We remember an instance in South
Carolina when, years ago, a college
faculty was suddenly enlarged and
two of the new men proved complete
failures, though after two or three
years they went to other institutions
and gained nationwide regulations
for their work and attainments. One
of them was subsequently, acknowl-
edged the foremost authority in his
special branch in the United States.
The trouble with them was that they
could not adapt themselves to the
environment, the atmosphere Of the
South Carolina institution in which
they were placed, they did not know
,how to meet with and deal with the
South Carolina boy 18 or 10 years
old, yet both were gentlemen of IL
reproachable character.
The college professors field of
employment is, not fenced in by state
lines. If he is an accomplished in
structor and master in his branch,
his reputation extends-he could not
keep it in seclusion if he would.
One of the explanations that the
institutions in South Carolina are so
we'll manned with professors as they
are is that many chairs are held by
men passed middle life who, for pri-
vate reasons are not disposed to make
a change. The professor becomes
oroughly domesticated in a col
Elege Fectfons foEs elops he cons
tracts friendshipsS local and family
ties and an offer of $1,000 to 60 to a
distant institution does not move him.
There are young men under 35 or 80
who received their bachelors degree
from the University of South Caro-
lima, and doubtless, from other South
Carolina institutions, filing chairs in
institutions beyond the state at sal
aries higher than any received by
the instructors of their youth.-The
State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21

The money which each one will
spend for Christmas seals will not
amount, to much, yet in the aggre-
gate it will raise considerable sum
to be used in the anti-tuberculosis
campaign. Do you not want to have.
at least small part in this great un-
dertaking?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
Death of Mrs. Ida F. Sheppard

Thursday morning at lO:3U o,clockE O'CLOCK
the spirit of Mrs. Ida F. Sheppard
took its flight to that heavenly home
prepared for those who serve ths
Master faithfully during their earthsS
ly probation. For many months shs
had been in failing health but had b q
not been confined to- her bed unit!
few weeks ago. Her death caused
Widespread sorrow in the communitgs
for she had endeared herself to al!
of the people Of the community since
coming to Edgefeld to reside. 4
Mrs. Sheppard was a widow of5ths
late DR.. w. Scott Sheppard, and be-
fore coming to Edgefeld to reside
she lived in the Mountain ECreek
community of the county, now Greer
wood county. It was in that comma
nifty that she was born and reared
being Miss Ida DeVore before sR
was married to DR.. Sheppard.
Z = ~ B. f'.-s4 ~ ~
Mrs. Sheppard was a devout GhriE
tian woman, having been membsr
of the Baptist church from her girl "
hood. She was not a church nnembsf
in name, only but was actively idea
titled with every department. sf
church work. For many years she was
one of the pillars of Mountain Creek
church and Sunday school, and maay
boys and girls of that community
now men and women, were encourag
ed and inspired by her precepts and
example to greater spiritual activity
and to nobler living. Since conling&o
Edgefeld her zeal, loyalty. and faith
fulness to her church have never wa
vered.>
During the weary weeks Of her I'm
gering illness Mrs. Sheppard reeeiy--
ed the best possible attention m her
children being constantly at her bed bed
side, giving her the closest and most
devoted attention. ),
Mrs. Sheppard is survived by SIX i
daughters, Mrs. E. C. Brown Of
Greenville, Mrs. w. J. Miller Of Au-
gusta, Mrs. c. E. May and Mrs. SE B;
Kennerlys OF. Edgefeld, Mrs. Lille ~:
Cogburn of Greenwood and MIS-.
IEssagmond ogers Of snb7ei in m Eae sFls
funeral was conducted at the Baptist
church Friday afternoon by Rev. A.
T. Allen and Rev. G. W. M. Taylor.
The numerous and very beautiful
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21
REDoAK GROVE.
Sunbeams Have. Christmas Ex-
ercise. Will Give Pageant
at Flat Rock Friday
Evening.

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The Sunbeam band rendered their
Christmas program last Sunday very
creditably and the Christmas offer
ing taken, but full amount will be
gathe r.i later.
The Sunday schools were very
largely attended, both at Flat Rock
and Red Oak Grove last Sunday.
Mrs. Foster Morgan has kindly
consented to act as leader for the
work. among the ladies down near the
church.
At present the society has two or.
ganized circles which makes it more
convenient for all to attend.
Miss Sadie Dow will be hostess for
the Y. W. "A. on the 24th. Miss Cor
nelia Bussey is leader of the mission
study class, or rather our Bible study
as we use the, Bible as the text book,
the leader selecting the subject for
the lesson.
} The girls have used this plan now
for this year and we find they are
learning to read and understand prac-
tical side of the lesson. We hope to
soon be financially able to purchase,
the text books, for they are helpful
and instructive.
The following girls will render a
Christmas pageant at Flat Rock the
evening OF the 23rd at 8 o'clock:
Misses Sadie and Fannie Dow, Min.
ME Belle Bailey, Eva Agner, vetal
Miller, Maude Hamilton, Nettie Doo-
little, Louise and Elizabeth Bussey,
Kathleen Kenrick and Cornelia Bus.
sey.
Mr.. Tom Bussey is home from his
school duties in, orangeburg, S. c.,
to spend the holidays at Flat Rock
with his parents, Mr.. andlMrs. j. M.
Bussey. Their eldest son, Cadet Con-
ner Bussey, who will graduate in
June at Clemson College, will be.
lhome. fersthe olidays 22nd.
Niss Ianiie Bis ssey VINO IS Seachs'
ing near Cleora will return home
next. Friday to spend the week with
her friends and home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Zimmerman
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bus
sey last Sunday.
Mr.. j. M. Fam, the Red Oak Grove,
Sunday school secretary served in
the absence of Flat Rock secretary
last Sunday.
Mr.. Perry Hamilton was the guest
in the home of Mr.. T.-J Dorm re-
Gently. :
Mr.. Lidie Dorm and family attend
ed prayer meeting at Fls+ nock last.
Friday night.
Miss Ellie Dorn's sweet singing
and music was greatly enjoyed and
appreciated. We have need of more
singing, and besides practice improv-
es our young people and helps build
up The community talent.
The young folks; are all planning
many pleasant "get-together" fea-
lures for the holidays.
Several visitors for the week are
expected, so may the time for young
and old be one of much happiness.
and that all may think and act ap--
propriate to, the occasion, doing more
personal service than probably ever
before.
Now to each and every Advertiser
reader, and it's staff, may all enjoy
the pleasure of the season and a
prosperous New Year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21

rection than expected, and the negro
was not able to get out of the way
in time, and was pinned to the
ground by broken limb piercing
his body. 1t was thought at first that
he was dead, but when moved to his
home, he was found to be alive. Be
fore physician could be gotten to
him, though, he died.
Under the auspices of the New
Century club and the town library, a
bazaar was held on Friday which
proved great success. The affair
was held in a vacant store, and sew
eral attractive booths were arranged
by the various committees. Booths
for fancy work, candy, sweets, etc.,
and during the day oysters were
served. AS nearly every family in
town is represented in the library,
there was generous contribution
from all sides. About SIS was taken
in during the day and after expenses,
the amount realized will be halved.
Mrs. H. S Rhoden is at home from
Augusta where she visited her sister.
Mr.. Robert Butler, who has been
in the University Hospital, Angus
ia, having his eyes treated, is now
at home much benefited.
Mrs. Grace Crouch has gone to
Mullins to spend a while in the home
of her mother, Mrs. Gus Smith.
Mrs. George Gaulphin of Nintey
Six has been for a visit to relatives.
Lod Milford who is now in the
navy, arrived on Friday to visit the
home folks and is receiving warm
welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan Miller of Ken
tucky, are guests in the home of the
latter's father, Mr.. David Howard.
Mrs. James Edwards and little son
have arrived from Louisville, KY, to-
spend Christmas here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis who have been
residing in the Edwards residence,
are now domiciled in the Bruce
residence and Mr.. and Mrs. Heber
Ballentine are occupying the Ed
wards dwelling
Mr.. Alfred Hutto and family con-
template leaving Johnston after this
month and will reside in another part
of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Allen, John and
Miss Mary Lewis were visitors here
during the past week.
Mrs. Horace Wright of George
town is spending a while here with
her sisters, the Misses Sawyer.
Miss Fannie Crumley, who is now
living at Saluda, is visiting Mrs. Jesse
Derrick.
Misses Lottie, Isabel and Bessie
Bean who are teaching in this state
at different schools are at home for
vacation.
Miss Louise Hoyt, who is in Co.
lumbia attending business college,
is spending while here at her home.
Miss Lucille Norris of Columbia,
is expected the latter part of the
week for a visit of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander contem-
plate moving from Johnston at an
early date.
A very pleasant meeting of, the
Apollo Music club was held Tuesday
with Miss Clara Sawyer. After the
business session a program was well
carried out, Mrs. w. j. Hatcher CIV
ing paper on "Develo oment of rnu-
sic in the State during the last quar-
ter century" Mrs. David Kellar, also
gave some interesting facts. Piano
selections were given By Misses Dem
ny, Barre and Sawyer. Miss Ruth
Tompkins of Edgefeld delighted all
with vocal selections, Miss Gladys
Padgett accompanied her on the
piano. A tempting sweet course was
served after the program.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-12-21

funeral was conducted at the Baptist
church Friday afternoon by Rev. A.
T. Allen and Rev. G. W. M. Taylor.
The numerous and very beautiful
floral. tributes were mute expressions
of love from relatives and friends.
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9Th st. < 14e' com. 4e'
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-29

w. II. Kelsey. SO TT on
9Th st x SO #. deep...10 81 112.71
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front 100 ft.......... 6 SO 1~,13I."a
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Kubert's Addition

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MINI. Ave. X 15O'
deep ............-.. 11.33
May sullivan. 10y rear
rnr,~rnc;n: 1907 from
Ath st. ..... 2 $50
Mary sullivan. TO- rear
commencing 1907 from
4tl, st. F.. ...v..... 1874
Mary Sullivan. 1N rear
commencing 1907 from -.
7 4th st. ...............4 L 1.e4
O. j.. RnrsSald ........ s9.4a
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Mendrioksen's AAd..icn

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a to is inr. - 49,. is aa.9i
f3S H. Wright, lots rs to
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Inc. s.ss
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lincoln Park view ana Add.

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Martin Fstenson.5 OxIs!. 171
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G. S.. Hemstad. 5ox14o.. $50
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balance OF .....:.....:7 $50
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and all r............. 40
Peter Eoise, 50x140.....e1 . $50
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The New York herald., 1921-12-08
Unique Gifts of Madras SiZuer
Easily Reached

The soft silver from which the India rupee
is made and which has less alloy than coin
silver has been wrought into odd little pieces in
graceful patterns, which may as ash trays,
trnket holders and kindred things-no two alike.
Oriental Shop-Second Gallery New Building
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
MILK STRIKE INQUIRY
HEADED BY LA GUARDIA
Activities Of Police on Wagons
to Be Investigated.

The Aldermanic committee OF seven
authorized Tuesday by tho Board OF AL
dcrmen 10 Investigate activities OF the
special police detailed TO milk wagon
duty met yesterday IN the office Of r. II.
La Gusrdia. president OF the board. and
elected him chairman. Public hearings
will begin this afternoon in the Alder
manic Chamber Mayor Hylan, II was
stated. will be requested TO appoint an
Assistant Corporation Counsel 10 ex-
anime witnesses.
James +. Brennan OF 5t7 West Thirty
ninth street and Daniel Rienzo OF Sack
man street Brooklyn. had hearing be-
fore Justice Dixie in the Supreme Court in
Brooklyn on complaint OF the Borden's
Farm Products Company, which said
they had violated on Injunction restrain
ing strikers from interfering with milk
dist-irs,tcs.. pscision was reserved on
application 10 have the two punished for
contempt.
John Kelly Of $50 East 145th street, a
striking milk wagon driver. was SEN
fenced 10 five days in tho worlzhouse by
Magistrate Nolan. Kelly was charged
with dsorderly conduct. 10 was alleged
that he and six other men had stopped
Anthony McNamee OF tS6 West Fifty
secord street, ? Borden driver, end
brcksn bottles In his wagon.
The New York herald., 1921-12-08
DUDLEY FIELD MALONE WILL
WE'D WHITE HOUSE PICKET
Prospective Bride Is Miss Doris Stevens, Militant
Suffragist Who Was Put Into Jail for
Beseging President Wilson,

stronger appeal, and soon after grad
uating she came to this city and en-
rolled in the Collegiate Equal Sufira &c
League and later became affiliated with
the National Woman's party, which at
that time had headquarters in Mrs. o.
III. p. Belmonrs clubhouse, Is East For
ty-first street. Miss Stevens was organ
iSer for tho party and was a member OF
the executive oommitte. She was one
OF the white House picl1ets'' and wrote
a book entitled Jailed for Freedorr," :"
in which she set forth her own and her
sister sslffragists' experience in the Oc-
coquan Prison.
1t wss at this time that Mr.. Malone
became identified with the suffrage
movement. He offered his legal services
to the jailed pickets and made speeches
denouncing the treatment received by
the women both while picketing Presi-
dent WiRsin at the White House and at
the prison.
A year ago Miss Stevens went to Eu-
rope with Mrs. Belmont, where she was
her guest for two months in France.
subsequently Miss Stevens travelled in
italy, England and Ireland. She wrote
several Interviews with men and women
OF prominence and is now considering
a contract TO write a series after she
reaches France, which is to be her
future home. Mr.. Malone has been asso-
ciated for year with the law firm OF
Mays & Wadhams of this city. and he
will continue TO be their representative.
President Wilson appointed him an
Assistant Secretary OF State during his
first Administration. and later Collector
of the Port. from which office he re-
signed, giving as his reason that he
wanted to devote his time to the cause
of woman suffrage. He was candidate
FOR Governor on the Farmer-Labor ticket
in the last Gubernatorial campaign.