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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
DR.. R. C. Lees Resignation.


To the Members of the First Baptist
Church of Edgefeld, Edgefeld
South Carolina:
Dearly Beloved:
With courage to do the right as
God gives me to see the right, l here
by offer my resignation as pastor of
the church, the same to take effect
the first Sunday in April, that Sunday
included.
With grateful acknowledgment of
every personal courtesy and kindness,
with deep gratitude for the response
made to the pastors leadership, with
humble petition that any mistake l
have made may not hurt the heart
of friend or cause hindrance to the
work of my Lords Kingdom, with
humble praise to God for all that has
been done during my pastorate for
His Kingdom through His people,
with abiding love for all who have
heard my voice or attended worship
here, with everlasting joy that God
has given me the privilege of coming
this way and of serving as your pas
tor, with earnest prayer for His
blessings upon every home and heart
and life, with anxious yearning that
the church with unfaltering faith in
God and His leadership and with un-
swerving devotion to duty go forward
to greater and grander things, would
l ask you to let me depart.
Moreover, 1 beg that you let nae
have a voice in the selection of sue
cessor; that you pray for me as l
go to another corner of His wide har-
vest field; that you bid me God-speed
as 1 grid on my armor to fiSht His
battles in another section of Ills far
flung battle line!
And until we meet at His throne,
may His grace sustain and keep you
one and all-and all in all.
ROBERT G. LEE.
February 20, 1921.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
Civic League Makes Appeals

At the last meeting of the Civic
League, among the worthy measures
decided upon were two appeals: one
is in behalf of the Edgefeld ceme-
4eries, which are now in good order,
due to the untiring efforts of the
League workers. Sandwiches are sold
at the school twice week for funds
to carry on this work and, as ladies
who are not League members have
eignifed their willingness to contrib
the sandwiches for this cause, it was
decided to give the opportunity to
others too, for perhaps there are
many who would like to help with a
cause so dear to all hearts.
Mrs. j. G. Edwards, president, or
Miss Ethel DeLoach, chairman Of the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
Farmers Can Borrow
Money Now

The Federal Loan Act has been
declared constitutional. The Federal
Land Bank at Columbia will begin
business soon. We have been author
lied by the secretary of the local as
sociation to take applications from
farmers for loans on real estate. All
farmers who wish to borrow money
can procure application blanks at our
office. Avail yourself at once of this
opportunity.
N. G. EVANS.
C. T. BURNETT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
Or. Robert G. Lee to Preach at
University.

DR.. Robert G. Lee, pastor of the
First Baptist church at Edgefeld, ar
rives in Columbia next Tuesday to
conduct a three day revival at the
University of South Carolina, the
services being held under the aus
pices of the university Young Mems
Christian Association.
The revival services will open with
short address by DR.. Lee in the uni
versity chapel at 1890 o'clock We'd
nesday morning. These short address
es at the regular morning chapel SER
vices will be repeated Thursday and
Friday to supplement the three night
services which will be held in the
university chapel at Z o'clock We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday. The
public is invited to attend both the
morning and evening services. The
Columbia Seminary quartet which
proved of such valuable and enter
tanning assistance in the recent re-
vival at Clemson college, will furnish
the music for the services.
DR.. Lee is a graduate of Furman
university continuing his studies at
Tulane university and at the Univer-
sity of Chicago. DR.. Lee holds the
degree of doctor of philosophy from
the University of Chicago.
Although comparatively young
man, DR.. Lee is one of the leading
Baptist ministers in the state, a
forceful pulpit orator and careful
student of the Bible. The Rev. Will
liam Roy Davis, pastor of Cameron
Baptist church, whom DR.. Lee aided
in the conducting of revival service
last year says of him: GAS preacher
he is equal of the best. I have heard
some of the leading preachers of this
country and Europe and I can unhesi-
tatingly say that in the presentation
of the Gospel message in a way that
appeals to men he is their equal. He
is not a "as dry as dust" preacher;
neither is he a sensationalist, but
is happy medium between the two.
His preaching is of the kind that
produces results. And with it all he
possesses a charming personality"
DR.. Lee has recently been called to
the pastorate of the First Baptist
church at Chester and has accepted
the call.
Special prayer meetings are being
held at the university every night at
10 o'clock in the various dormitories
in preparation for the coming SER
vices and a meeting of select COM
mittee of the leading Y. M. c. A.
workers on the campus will be held
Monday night at Finn Hall to make
final preparations for the opening of
the revival services.-The State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
Card of Thanks.

I wish to thank my friends annd
neighbors for the kindness shown me
during the painful suffering of little
Ruth and myself. shall always stand
in readiness to help them at any time
an opportunity presents itself. May
Gods richest blessings rest upon
them all.
Mrs. BIRDIE DAVIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02

until the last days of April and may
mean embarrassment of school and
other county functions. AS an exam
pie of how much money on the 1920
taxes is still due it was said yesterday
that in Richland county alone fully
S275,000 of taxes has not yet been
paid.-The State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
Wednesday, March 2.

List of New Books at Edgeheld
Library.
4 "The Rivers End" and "Valley OF
Silent Men," by James Oliver Cur
wood.
"Sisters," by Kathleen Norris.
"The Little Warrior" by Pelham
Grenville Wodehouse.
"Clowdy Jewel, by Grace Living
ston Hill Luty.
"Bab, The Subdeb," by Mary
Roberts Rhinnehart.
"The Purple Heights" by Marie
Conway Oemler. g
"Mary Wallaston," by H. K. Web
ster.
sThe Second Latchkey," by C. N.
and A. M. Williamson.
ssBambi," and Cinderella Jane" by
Marjorie Benton Cooke.
"Silver Horde" by Rex Beach.
"The Years for Rachael" by Ber-
tha Ruck.
aWishing Ring Man," and "Why
Not" by Marjorie Widdemer.
seNo Defense" by Gilbert Parker.
eBridge of Kisses" by Bertha
Ruck.
Besides these popular fctions, a
set of splendid books-The Library
of Entertainment, in twelve volumes
has been added also. In these books
the able editors have attempted to
distinguish the chaff from the wheat,
the weeds from the harvest in the
writings of those authors who have
achieved such fame and standing as
to be above the commonplace pen
men. They have succeeded most ad-
mirably, and their works present
bodndless source Iof entertainment
and an infinite field for intelligent
diversion and development. Charming
biographical sketches and water color
paintings of the homes and favorite
haunts of the authors give additional
understanding and pleasure. One
merely has to turn down the pages
without thought of trying to choose
the treasures from the literary hodge
podge. The best of all the ages has
been arranged at last. Odysseus, who
for the last three thousand years, as
Sir Philip Sidney has put it, "held
children from play and old men from
the chimney corner;" Falstaff, chuck
ling at the comical ease with which
he hoodwinks all about him; Lady
Macbeth, who, even in her dreams,
may not forget the dread stain upon
her little hand; Faust, ever seeking
to rid himself of his demon accom-
plice; the knights of King Arthur's
round table; Robin Hood and his
merry men; Dickens troop of immor-
tai grotesques; Bret Harte's rough
miners, with their hearts of gold;
Irving's droll New Workers of the
.Knickerbocker era; Longfellow's
blacksmith and his Evangeline.
These and host of other undying
notables make life far richer for US
all, and ours is the fault if we do not
avail ourselves of their magic. The
Edgefeld Library will furnish the
popular fiction which, as "best sell
ers," are important for their little
,hour, but it wishes to do something
more than that and the new set of
books, with their rich literary treas
urcs, are but beginning of the
works to be gathered for Edgefeld
readers. It is earnestly hoped that
parents and teachers will cooperate
s9ith the library in encouraging the
young readers to take advantage Of
these splendid books, also Nelson's
Loose Leaf Encyclopedia, which is
generally acceded to be the most COM
piete encyclopedia known.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-03-02
TO Prevent Blood Poisoning

spplv Mt once the wonderful old reliable DE-
poRTER'S ANT1SEPTIc HEALING OIL, SUI
gical dressing that relieves pain aud heals a:
re same time. Not iniment 2Sc. SOC. $l.O0
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05
COTTON Being HELD
. ASSERTS RESERVE BOARD
Price Declines Continue but Are Main
!. ly Confined to Commodities Show
ing Previous Drops, Is Claim.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Further de-
cline in prices coupled with increased
unemployment accompanied the coun-
try's continued progress in business
readJustment during December, ac-
q bcording to the monthly review of gen
eral business and financial conditions
ISSUED tonight by the Federal Reserve
Board.
The price decline during the month
was placed at SR per cent by. the
board, which added the observation
I that the decrease in prices was mainly
confined to commodities which had
shown a decline previously rather than
an extension of price cutting to other
industries.
The decline was reported as most
marked in agricultural products, tex
tiles, hides, leather and iron and steel
products, while coal, petroleum, gaso-
line, paper brick and cement remained
largely unaffected. Some reductions
were reported in the open market in
the latter group of commodities, the
board said, but contract prices ap-
pearcd to be at the same level as in
earlier months.
Reduced business activity, the board
stated, out operations in many lines
from 40 per cent to rs per cent of
employment. The shrinkagc of de-
n,and, the board reported, also was
responsible for wage cuts running as
nigh as % per cent in some lines.
Banking Power Maintained.
Banking power, on the other hand
was well maintained the board as
serted, normal credit accommodation
extended to legitimate business the
reserve ratio growing stronger and
mter-rcservc borrowing in part liquid
ated. With liquidation of loans at the
member banks beginning the board
forecast better conditions.
Business in Wholesale and manufac-
turing lines was ""ported inactive in
the Richmond dis It, building opera
tlons at. miniml..n and mcmploy-
ment are noted.
Most of the cotton crop has been
harvested in the Atlanta district but
is being largely held, while farmers
generally feel the effect of low prices
Other markets in the district are
quiet, coal production has increased
and lower prices Of big pig iron have
rot produced any great amount of
business.
Throughout the cotton belt rains
have delayed picking to some extent
While in some sections farmers are
reported to be abandoning the cotton
because of the decline in price and
tho. relative scarcity of pickers, to-
gether with the high wages demanded
There has been considerable dcteriora-
tion in the quality of the lint due to
the wet weather, and the bulk of the
ginning is reported to be grading be-
low middling.
Movement Of Cotton Slow
Movement of cotton has been rela-
lively slow receipts showing a. sharI
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05

States will convene in Florence JAM,
18th, when the South Carolina Tobacco
Association will have a statewide
mass meeting of growers to present
and follow up the plans adopted and
recommended by the State To-
bacco Growers Association formed De-
cember !7-18 when leading tobacco
big convention in Richmond, Va. N.
II. Mcmillan of Mullins, president Of
the South Carolina Association, prob
ably will have special meeting of
his directors and ether officials in
Florence next Thursday to make ar
rangements for t.:e greater meeting
i called for the week following.
! Aaron Sapiro, of San Francisco,
Calf, legal adviser to ID different CO.
operative growers and marketing as
sociations through the Pacific coast
states of Washington, Oregon and
: California, will be one of the principal
attendants. He is expected to outline
possible lines and plans of procedure
to solve the depressing circumstances
now attending the tobacco industry
to solve the depressing circumstances
now attending the tobacco industry in
the tobacco growing states. Dr.. J. Y.
Joyncr, of La Grange, N. c., president
of the Horth Carolina Tobacco Asso-
clatlon and former state superintcn-
dent Of public education of that state,
will be present also. Clarence Poe, of
Raleigh, N. c., edi1or of the Prog
ressive. Farmer and one of the fore
most champions of agricultural inter-
eSts of the South, will also attend and
De one OF the principal speakers. Dr.
w. w. Long, of Clemson College, di-
rector of the extension service i'm
South Carolina, is expected.
: The specific object of this meeting is
to familiarize the growers of South
Carolina with the conditions of the to-
bacco industry in South Carolina and
generally throughout the tobacco belt.
! If possible, the meeting will resolve
upon means and methods of meeting
! is condition, and put them into opera
ti0n.
! According to eminent authority, the
tobacco production today is 5O0,OOO,-
600 pounds while the consumption is
only 450, 900 per annum. The pro-
position now, as director of the ass
sociation stated here today, is to de-
tcrmine what to do with this surplus
and how to dispose of it without loss
to the producer.
The meeting in Richmond the mid
die OF December is reported to have
been one of the greatest assemblies Of
tobacco growers ever held i'm the c0un-
try. Attending it were representa-
tlvcs from practically every tobacco
growing state in the belt. Thus far,
! TIE state and sectional associations of
Virginia, Tennessee, North and South
Carol ina have joined the Interstate
association. Kentucky is expected to
associate with it also.
South Carolina was recognized well
by the big Richmond meeting as in
dicated in the important Offices to
which her representatives were elect
ed. Dr.. Long, was named one of the
Interstate executive committeeman
Bright Williamson, of Darlington, was
elected one Of the Vice presidents of
the association. IT. Benton Young
secretary Of the South Carolina asso-
citation. was elected a member of the
committee on contract.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05


sections it is reported that sellers have
complained that they were unable to
sell their cotton at any price unless
it was superior grade. However,
cotton farmers in many sections show
a tendency to hold as much as nos
sible of their crop off the market,
IN the hope of an advance in price.
Many new cotton storage warehouses
have been constructed. The low prices
realized for cotton have resulted in
considerable attention being given to
the reduction of next years acre
age, some planters proposing de-
crease of one-third, and crop rota-
tion has been urged.
The tobacco situation has shown but
very little change. Opening of the
Western dark markets in Kentucky
was disappointing to the farmers be-
cause, OF the prevailing low prices,
together with the decreased demand.
In the Richmond district, the re-
port says, "the farmers have shown
tendency to sell their off-color and
poorer grades, apparently holding
their best tobacco until after the holi-
days in the hope of better prices" "
Export demand for leaf tobacco is
very small, while manufacturers
stocks are reported large and their
purchases have been kept at a mini
mum. The slackening of demand for
manufactured goods continues, with
the result that some factories are
closed while others are running only
on part time. The decreased demand
is most noticeable in the case of
cigars and the retailers orders are
falling, off in consequence.
Slight Increase Shown
a eli
buying of cotton by New England
mills has occurred during the last
month, purchases have been below
normal, while mills in the Carolnas
are said "to have been out of the
market for some time" In view of the
limited demand an dthe size of the
crop it is not surprising that price
declines have been continuously re-
corded. New England mills are esti-
mated to have been operating at even
lower capacity during the middle of
December than during the previous
month, and it is stated that in CASTOR
County, North Carolina, where the fine
warn industry Of the Richmond dis
trict is largely concentrated, the
! mills have closed down entirely.
High wage levels and high prices
: of building materials continued to
Ilollpcl resumption Oh DullOlnE, the
Richmond district showing a decrease
of SAG per cent in the value of per-
mits as compared with November and
the Atlanta district showed a general
trend downward, although few cities
showed increases.
Production Of lumber has declined
generally. In the Richmond district
some Improvement is shown. Opera
I tions are resuming in many Ala
bama mills and a number in New Or
leans are expected to resume after
the holidays. Increased demand for
Southern pine has taken place, and
in consequence prices have strength,
ened
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05
S. G. TOBACCO ASSOCIATION
TO MEET IN FLORENCE JAN IA

Florence, S. c., Jan. 1.-The great
est tobacco interests Of the United
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05
U'Sz PRICE SELLS SELLS J. IT. RIGBY, "04a5h 4s55 SELLS
The Young Reliable
ONWARD IDEAS
and
CLIMBING THOUGHTS
for 1921

1t is no great imperfection to make
mistake but is is an mperfecton not
to feel it. When one gets the feeling
he is absolutely dependable it comes as
a shock every time he finds himself
slipping up. 1t is only the people who
make mistakes and do not mind who
are hopeless.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05
UPHILL.

We are running into some uphill
days. While prices, wages, salaries
and selling markets are tumblng
down, they are making uphill condi-
tlons for industry and business.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05

The best we have in us is far better
than the best the world can give. What
you get out of your job through what
you put into it is more than comes out
of it in dollars and cents.=Selectcd
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1921-01-05

OUR SHOE VALUES WILL. MAX +
YOU HAPPY!
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29
Methodist Church.

Had a splendid attendance last
Sunday, the largest in seven years.
The lessons are great now. The spirit
is fine. The teaching u excellent.
Why not bring your friend? The
young mems class is great How can
you miss IL?
Preaching at 100 and 500.
Morning theme: The Parable OF the
Soils" Evening: The HON sickness
OF the Soul"
Epworth League 7:l5. The League
is due the thanks OF the entire
church for the social which IL furn-
ished the conference. Also their vesp-
er service Sunday afternoon was n
service OF real communion and soul
uplift. The League is planning a
pegent for lothers' day. We know
this will be a treat. Come next Sun
day. We are always glad 20 SEQ you.
A hearty welcome awaits you. Come
let US worship together.
' j. II. Hicks, Pastor,
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Among the Baptists.

All regular services will be held
at the Baptist church Sunday. Sun
day school at s:45, the business
mems class meets at the court house
at 9:30. All men not now enrolled
in some Sunday school are invited 20
meet with our class in the county
court room al $40 every Sunday
morning. Come once and you will
want 20 come again.
The pastor will occupy the pulpit
at both hours, 10:45 a. N. and ..
m, new time. Subject for the morn.
ing sermon, Resting in the Lord"
for the evening sermon, The Law and
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

our mountain schools, and Mrs. Faris
returned missionary from China
Following this the beautiful Mission
airy song, HON long must we wait
was touchingly given by Rev. Wright
and Miss Cameron Wright We we're
glad to welcome Mrs. Baird as new
member
The Committees in charge report
arrangements made and plans perfect
ed for the sale OF Ready Made-Gar-
ments at the Bryant Link Store Sat
urday April 80 and Monday May 2.
At the next meeting, Mrs. Wright
will tell OF her recent visit 10 the
Reynolds Orphanage, at Albany. Let
every member be present at the
church. Monday, May 2, $3.50 p. m.
Visitors always welcome.
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Al the First Christian Church.

have been preaching 10 excellent
audiences in Lubbock this week. New
er have been better received nor
more heartily seconded during a
short stay.
On Friday ! will return 10 Snyder
TO take my Boy Scouts 20 the Wilson
dam for a hike Get your boy off on
the dot to leave 'he court house at
D. m. sharp.
Sunday morning will preach on
Three Witnesses" and at night on
Saved 70 Serve"
Don't Just read the advertising for
the churches and Sunday cshools,
get busy and come! The Lord hath
need OF thee!
Yours faithfully.
clyde Ice Fife.
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Epv0rth League.

Subject, the Character and Desig-
nation OF Church Officers
Voluntary, Miss Clark.
Responsive reading. Psalm 81
Song, He Leadeth Ne"
Romans II Is. Leader
Matthew 25:l4-27. Edwena
Barnes.
Acts g. Is Miss Watts
John l5:l5-1S. Theodore Yoder.
Our calling, Oma Ruth Ekins.
Workers With him, Georgia Wins
ton.
Full faith and power, Anna Lee
Meyers
Song. Onward Christian Soldiers.
League Bsnediction.
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The Missionary Auxiliary Meeting

The Auxiliary met in regular see-
sion. Monday, April 25. The following
Voice program was rendered.
Leader Mrs Emmett Johnson.
Missionary news. Mrs Higgins.
Hymn, Where He Leads viii
Follow"
Prayer. Mrs Higgins.
Topic % Interesting Facts
About the City Of San Antonio and
Establishment OF our Mission" Mrs
Emmett Johnson.
CD "A Meeting OF san Antonio
Board of City Missions, with Reports
from the Workers, Mrs. Lee stinson,
Prayer. Nv Jno. Hicks.
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The Woman's Auxiliary

Led by Mrs. Eliza, gave an very
interesting Missionary program at
the church last Monday. at the Close
OF which Mrs. Wright gave SPLEEN
did report OF the Presbyterial meet
ing, with extracts from the addresses
OF Miss Moore. teacher in one OF
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

We will sell NEXT 30 days Gala
Long Staple Planting Cotton Seed
at $3.50 per bushel cash, +. o. b.
r. RI station Westbrook, Texas.
May & Nay Drug Co westbrook
Texas. acc
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

Shaw Bros. Bannanut Ice Cream,
delicious and refreshing, they gil go
10 the Palace OF Sweets, where quail
~ and service count East eide Of
square. 56
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

A big line OF men's Straw and Pan
anna Hats. ell sizes and shspes at the
Buckhorn Tailors. sc
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

J. A. Bertram OF Window, Texas,
is here a few days the guest OF his
father, W. r. Dertram and family.
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y X. Smith spent three days THU
week in Lubbock on buainess.
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Shoe sale still On ~ Guarantee
Tai.o-s nd lur3ishars 40
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on AZ Cuar-ptor
-' 'rnisbers. 80
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the Gospel a hearty welcome 4
all
jeff Davis, Pastor.