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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Cultivate Corn Early.

Clemson College, May 15.-Corn
planting has generally been late this
spring because of heavy rains dur
| ing March and April. This is going to
mean late crop Of corn throughout
the state. In past years it has gener-
ally been true that where corn plant
ing is delayed, until after cotton is
planted, the corn receives little at
tention and poor crop of corn gen.
orally results. This is not so much be-
cause of late planting as it is because
of improper cultivation.
Corn is crop which does not need
great deal of cultivation, provid-
ling the cultivation is done at the prop
er time and in the proper way. If corn
! is planted in well prepared clean land,
and is kept cultivated with harrow
or cultivaor during the first few
weeks of it's growth sufficient to keep
weeds down so that weeds and grass
never get started, the crop of corn is
assured, as the crop does not require
late cultivation if the weeds are kept
out when it is young. In fact, numerl
GUS experiments have shown that it
does not pay to cultivate corn except
where weeds and grass are growing.
The old theory that corn should be
cultivated to conserve moisture has
been proved to not be well founded,
but cultivating to kill weeds is always
profitable and, in fact, necessary for
successful crop of corn, says Prof.
C. P Blackwell, Agronomist.
Corn may be made profitable
crop in South Carolina if plnated on
good land and if cultivated in such
way as. to keep down the cost of
production as low as possible. One of
the most important things to remem-
Der in keeping the cost Of production
low is that it is more economical to
cultivate corn when it is young with
a spike tooth harrow than with one
mule sweep, and it is just as effective.
The riding cultivator can also be used
to very great advantage in cultivating
corn for economical crop produc-
ton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
French Plan Easy Divorce.

Paris, May 13.-Just simple
eyes" will bind the marriage pact and
also one word "no" will sever the nup-
tial knot if a campaign under way
in France for easier divorces is sue
cessful.
"Why should it take only a few
minutes to be married and several
months, sometimes years to be di-
vorced?" asks Clement Vautel.
Marriage is consummation of
mutual desire to live together. When
that mutual desire ceases simple
Joint assertion to that effect before
any magistrate should be sufficient
for divorce"
Seventy thousand divorces in
France last year have given authori-
ties something to think about. Ere
quently a judge grants as many as
800 divorces daily, many being for
eigners who appreciate the privacy
obtained under the French lawr
Accordingly experts believe some
thing must be done and the govern
ment is considering introducing leg
islation speeding up the divorce bill.
At the same tine, a judge in the
eunarior divorce court in an exclusive
interview with Universal Service
made an emphatic denial that Paris
courts are discriminating against
Americans, as alleged in some Paris
dispatches to New York. This judge
said:
:Not only are these dispatches un-
true, but NY court at this moment is
considering several American di-
vorces."
1
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Chicago Pastor Does Not Like.
Flappers.

4 -l. = Is Z =
Chicago, May 12.-There is not
much about the fapper that meets
with the approval of Rev. Charles S.
Stevens, pastor of the Third Presby-
terian church of Chicago. In recent
sermon Rev. Stevens made it plain
that he regards the happer as men
ace, symptom of an irrational era
and an indication of period Of anar-
chy and irreligion.
ga young woman has a a,perfect
right to dress attractively and to use
all the legitimate aids to beauty" said
fDr. Sevens, "but she has no right to
destroy the sense of modesty Of her
own heart or in the minds of others.
"The present vogue in dresssof the
fapper is an appeal to the ex in
stinct. The fappers are simply rang
ing through the jungle after the beast
there is in men. As result many of
them will marry those who are less
than men.
"One reason for the happer is cow
ardice in the pulpit. Ministers are
afraid to speak out and tell The truth.
"Another reason is the exploitation
of immortality in the movies. 1t is i'm
possible to picture before the young
er generator infdelity, nudity in
dress and success in crime.
"A mercenary literature which
paints in attractive light the foibles
and even the sins of society is another
cause. I refer to many of the popular
novels which are best sellers but de-
stroyers of the innocence and sobri-
ETY. of youth"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Hymn 3os

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know "Thus saith the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Hymns Taken From Rev: q q
Aliens Calendar Of Last
Sunday.
Hymn &c

flynn 70
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does his successive journeys run;
His kingdom, spread from shore to
shore,
Till moons Shall wax and wane no
more.
From north to south the princes
meet
To pay their homage at His feet;
While western empires own their
Lord,
And savage tribes attend His word.
To Him shall endless prayer be
And endless praises crown His
head; Ss,
His name like sweet perfume shall
rise;
With ev'ry morning sacrifice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17

j. R. TIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
LUKE T. MAY.
For Treasurer.

I hereby announce taht l am can
didate for reelection to the Office
of Treasurer of Edgefeld county and
herewith pledge myself to abide by
the rules of the Democratic party and
the result of the primary election.
j. L. PRINCE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
For Coroner.

I beg to announce that am can
didate for the office of Coroner Of
Edgefeld county and solicit the
votes of the people. I pledge myself
to abide by the results of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
j. R. sCURRY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
For Master.

hereby announce that / am can
didate for reelection to the Office of
Master in Equity of Edgefeld coun-
ty, subject to the rules and regula-
tions of the Democratic party.
J. H. CANTELOU.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Chorus

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him,
How I've proved Him DER andso'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus,
o for grace to trust Him more!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
JAMES o. SHEPPARD
For Clerk of Court.

/ respectfully announce that I am
a candidate for the Office of Clerk Of
Court of Edgefeld county for the
unexpired portion of my, fathers
term ,pledging myself to abide by the
rules Of the Democratic party.
PAUL l.. COGBURN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
For Auditor.

1 respectfully announce that I am
candidate for reelection to the Of
fee of Auditor of Edgefeld county
and pledge myself to abide by the
resui; OF tie Democratic primary
election.
D ZIMMERMAN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Hymn SO

Beyond my highest JOY,
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn
vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17

hereby announce myself as can
didate for Clerk of Court of Edge
field County and if elected I shall
strive to make you a good and eff
cient officer. I pledge myself to abide
by the result of the democratic pri-
mary election.
LUKE T. MAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
CANDIDATES + COLUMN q q NJ!
For Congress-.

| - =
For Congress.
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Democratic nomina-
tion for Representative lin Congress
from the End Congressional District.
JAMES F. BYRNEs.
For House of Representatives.
1 hereby announce that am can
didate for the House of Representa-
tives from Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide by the rules
and results of the Democratic party.
CLAUDE T. BURNETT.
To the Democratic Voters of Edge
field County:
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for, reelection to the
House of Representatives from Edge
field county and pledge myself to
abide the results of the primary cleo
tion, and to support the nominees Of
the party. If the citizens Of Edgefeld
county will honor me with their
votes, shall conscientiously endeav-
or to honor them by my conduct and
my service, as I have tried to do du-
ing the past term.
JAMES o. SHEPPARD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Vesper Verse

Take time to be holy,
Speak oft with Thy Lord;
Abide in Him always,
And feed on His word.
Make friends-of Gods children,
Help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing,
His blessing to seek.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-17
Hymn 81

What friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear;
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in. prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear, !
All because we do not. carry
Everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations,
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayeE
Can we find friend so faithful
Who, will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
,Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered, with a load Of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge
Take it to the Lord i'm prayer.
Do thy friends despise, fOrsak
thee? 5s;9
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He'll take and shiel,
thee, g.
Thou wilt find a solace there.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS
What Citizens Think May Be Done by
Woman's Club.

Suggestions on what the Woman's
Club can do for the town in the con-
test for Season Lyceum ticket:
What the Woman's Club
(22). Bring about a more rigid en-
forcement of the stock law, and the
taking down Of unsightly fences.
(23). Together with the Board Of
Aldermen, supply the Necessary equip
ment and employ Duncan McDougall
to oil all standing water on streets
and in yards, and see to sanitation Of
town, according to Government meth
ods at Panama with which he is FAM
liar.
(24). Put on campaign for clean
back yards and see that they are kept
leanl
(25). Keep the town clean by em-
ploying man and assigning one or
two blocks to the supervision Of every
woman in the town.
(26). Present four attractive drink
ing fountains to the town; one in
front Of the court house; one in front
Of the Port Gibson Bank, and two on
the grounds Of the public school.
(27). Have Mrs. Musgrove appoint-
ed Street Commissioner with full pow
er to enforce ordinances to keep
streets clean.
(28). See that the County Superin-
lendent takes steps to consolidate
schools in the county, and to bring
Ingleside and Russum into the Port
Gibson separate school district.
(29). That all front fences be re-
moved from residence lots.
(30). Put up a large drinking foun-
tain for animals in the center Of the
town.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
LOCAL DAMAGE BY
MISSISSIPPI FLOOD
Grand Gulf Residents Driven from
Home and Some of Their Houses are
Being Carried Away by the Current.

The waters Of the Mississippi river
seem higher at Grand Gulf than ever
known. The hundred or more resi-
dents, principally colored, have been
driven from their homes, and two
houses have already been carried away
by the swift current which is passing
over the old river bed. Other houses
are expected to disappear also, as the
water is up to the caves of some of
them.
All of the low lands between Port
Gibson and the mouth Of Bayou Pierre
are under water, some ten to fifteen
feet. At Port Gibson the water is
over the road on the south side Of the
town bridge, and it is feared cars will
not be able to cross in few days.
The road to the bridge was raised sew
eral feet and it was thought that the
water would not get too high for trav-
el.
Many farms in the western part Of
the county will be practically useless
this year, as there is little hope that
the water will begin to fall until late
in May.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
MR.. {. a FRENCH DEAD.
Passed Away Thursday Night After
Long and Painful Illness.

Passed Away Thursday Night After
Long and Painful Illness.
Mr.. Charles A. French, after an ill
ness of several years, passed away at
his home in Port Gibson last Thurs
day night, and his remains were laid
to rest from the Episcopal church Fri
day afternoon at three O'Clock, Rev.
H. W. Wells officiating.
Notwithstanding his failing health,
Mr.. French was actively engaged in
business to within a few weeks Of his
death, serving as justice Of the peace
for the First District, to which Office
he was elected nearly two years ago.
The deceased was born in Claiborne
county and spent his early life at
Hermanville. More than thirty years
ago he was admitted to the bar, and
practiced law at Port Gibson practi-
cally the remainder Of his life. He
was a Mason of high standing and was
a member of the Woodmen of the
World. The masonic order assisted
n the funeral service, several mem
bers from other lodges in the county
participating IN the exercises.
Mr.. French leaves his wife, former
ly Miss Davenport Of Hermanville,
three daughters and one son. The
daughters are Mrs. Addie Fox Of
florida, Mrs. Genie McInnis Of Boli-
var county, Miss, and Mrs. Lena May
Stribling Of Habersham, Ca, and one
son, M Redus French, who graduates
from the A. & NJ. College this year.
Mr.. French figured in all Of the
public activities Of the town and coun-
ty for the past third Of a century,
only retiring from public life when
his health began to fail.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20

ed over the civilized world. Editor,
| hope, you win advocate the Woods
plan so that the burdens Of taxation
can be lightened by protecting our
present bridges from the outlaw bay
Gus, rivers and creeks.
Apropos, not to spend money, if the
part of the Grindstone Ford bridge
has been salvaged, the Woods plan
could be used. and reestablished on the
same spot This bridge was erected
in 1892 at cost Of $1,000, and stood
up thirty years or at cost S366.66
per year without repairs, as much as
a ferry would have cost in all that
time. What say We Board Of Super
visors? Yea or nay.
JAMES F. McCALEB. NJ. d.
Byrnmore Plantation, April 2. 1922.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
W. axe showing a very corn.

We are showing a very com
plete line Of domestic and inn
ported organdies in white and
all the latest shades, prices
from 25c up. We particular
" call attention to a few inn
ported organdies in rose, folly,
tometee and Copenhagen blue
values SIPS per yard that we
are pricing at a special low
mark 90c per yard.
David Books Dept. Store.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
RELIGIOUS PLAY AT THE BAP-
TIST CHURCH.
Sunday, 1880 P. M. and at Ingleside
P. NJ.

Sunday, 1880 p. M. and al Ingleside 3
P. NJ.
eThe Trial Of the Robbers vii be
given by the intermediate 3. Y P. u,
April %.
The Program:
Song and Prayer
Violin and piano solo--Undine Prim-
rose and Madge Brooks
Remarks pastor
Vocal solo-Marian Clinkseales.
Characters
Defendants-Je Jesse Walton and c.
B. Stamps.
The Judge -Chas. Walton.
Prosecuting attorney--Cecelia Ross
Defendants attorney Butler
The clerk Maggie Ragland.
The sheriff Harry Owen.
Twelve jurors-Ge0. McCaa, fore
man, Camille Ross, Alma Martin, Tai
madge Stamps, Beatrice Twomey, Jos.
eph Hudson, Edwin Lotion, Chas
Twomey, Winnie Stephens, Jas. Hum.
phreys, Prenchel Stamps. Vernon Nay
Witnesses; Deval Trim, Edward
Humphreys, May Belle Stamps anf
Prentiss Davis.
Reading Lucille Lotion
Benediction.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
URGED TO REGISTER.
wcman's Club Wants Women to Meet
Responsibility.

The Woman's Club wants to urge
the women Of the town and county to
register right away The law requires
this formality to be gone through with
four months prior to the general cleo
ton instead Of four months prior TO
the primary. The Attorney General
puts this construction upon the law
and gives you until the middle Of May
to register, however, it is now about
four months until the Mississippi sem
atorial primary. The entire nation
needs the moral support Of its good
men and women, and it behooyes the
women not to neglect their duty. If
there are any IN town that have no
way Of going to the court house, a
way will be provided if they will call
UP the citizenship committee.
MRS. M. ]. SPENCER,
MRS. R. B. ANDERSON,
MISS VIRGINIA JONES.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
-THE clrY BEAuTITuL coNTEsr

Every citizen IN Port Gibson viii
soon have an opportunity to cast a
vote for the prettiest yard, also for
the yard showing the most improve
ment since the contest began. The
Civic Committee Of the Woman's Club
urges every man and woman to start
at once on tour Of inspection, to
make a decision Immediately, and at
the proper time to cast a ballot ex-
pressing that conviction.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
REVIVAL MEETING AT HERMAN
WILLIE.

A series Of revival services win be
held at Hermanville Methodist church
beginning Sunday, April 23rd. Let
all come. Come to the "Feast Of Re-
freshing." eve will do you good" Z"
Rev. J. L. Smith, Evangelist; Prof.
ID. L. Halford, Song Evangelist; G.
Y. Higginbotham, Pastor.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
Best Seed Corn.
c. f. MORRIS.

win be pleased to show you our
spring line Of Dress Goods all nice,
clean and crisp merchandise, big as
sortments Of new materials, Organ
dies, Pongee, Linen, Madras, Main
sock, Silks and Crepes. Prices very
moderate.
DAVID BOOKS DEPT. STORE.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20

DR.. Rolfe Hunt announces that the
commencement exercises Of the Fee
male College will be held on May
3Oth, and that DR.. S. A. Steele Of
Mansfield, Louisiana win preach the
sermon on Sunday, 28th and win de-
liver the literary address on the both.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
RADIO sTATIoNs.
Two to Be Established at Port Gibson
in Near Future.

The radio fever has struck Port
Gibson, and two stations are to be e.
rected at an early date. d. H. Smith
has already given an order for a sta
tion to be placed in his home, and DR..
r. l.. Horton expects to have one at
no distant date.
Mr.. Smith has the necessary two
poles on the ground. They are 20
feet in length, and will be erected as
soon as the instrument arrives.
Other denizens Of the place have
been inoculated with the germ, and
many more stations may be establish
ed before the epidemic subsidies.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
EASE RALL-

We are going to have a County Base
Ball Team We want all the boys IN
the county to come in and try out for
the team. We are going to practice
every evening. All chat want to try
out for the team ring or get word to
Happy Hackett, at Miller Drug Store,
Port Gibson, Miss
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20

The ReveilIe is requested to an
nounce that the Parent-Teachers AS
sociation Of Hermanville will serve
lunch and refreshments there on the
day Of the county commencement. Wis
itors will find it more convenient to
patronize the ladies than prepare
baskets Of dinner.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
PICTURES TONIGHT.
Drs. Hays and Beecham to Lecture and
Show Pictures Free.

Drs. Hays and Beecham are here to
lecture and show pictures this after
noon and tonight in the interest Of bet
ter sanitation and cleaner lives. The
pictures are free, and all are invited
to see them.
This afternoon at three o'clock the
lectures and pictures are open to wom-
en- only, and tonight at eight to men
only.
These pictures are doing more to-
ward improving the morals of the
state than any one other agency, and
the man or woman who goes to see
them is base indeed if he or she is not
made better for having gone
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20

FOR SALE-60 head high grade beef
cows with calf at side Of each; all
calves from registered polled Here
ford bull. Win make you money If
you have the grass.
c. A. ELLIOTT, Pattison.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
STABLE WANTED.
Managers of Picture Show Want Ac.
commodations for -Four Horses.

Managers Abraham 4 Abraham are
making all arrangements necessary for
the coming Of the Four Horsemen to
appear here on April 9th and 2Sth
They VIII leave nothing undone to in
sure the success of this great produc-
tion, and among the other detail to be
worked out is the proper care Of the
four horses. Superb accommodations
are needed, and nothing but the best
will be acceptable.
Owners of stables in every respect
equal to those Of the Mead Farms may
apply at once to the management Of
the picture show, giving details re-
garding accommodations and charges.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
coLoRED STATE NORMAL.
Port Gibson to Have Another One
This Year.

The State Board Of Education has
again located the state normal to be
held this summer, at Port Gibson.
Supt. @. A. McAmis will direct the
normal. Last year teachers from
twenty-six counties enrolled and the
work done was pronounced ood. A
special teacher in Primary methods
and Physical Education has been add
ed to the faculty and Secretary Greene
informs us that the instructors in the
normal will be required to take one
weeks intensive training under the
State Board at jackson, thus giving
a guarantee to the carrying out Of the
plans Of the Department. The nor
NAL opens june 18th.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
BAKERY CLOSED.

W. A. Breining, who has been op-
Grating very attrative bakery at
Port Gibson for the past year or more,
has gone into bankruptcy. The bak-
cry failed to open yesterday morning,
and it was announced later that Mr..
Breining had gone out Of business.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
Ice cream Freezers, Ice Boxes and
Refrigerators.
CLAIBORNE HARDWARE co.
DPHTHERIA AT HIcKoRY RIDGE
Three Cases Reported in Family of
Arthur Ragland.
(Special to ReyeiIlel

Hickory Ridge, Miss, April 18th,
l922.-Arthur Ragland, living on, the
Jesse Flowers place, Flower Greek,
las two children down with diphtheria
His wife caught it from them and has
diphtheria of the eye. REPORTS state
that they are improving and the quar-
antine be lifted after they have en-
tirely recovered.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20

One night recently while tern was
passing over town it struck a live wire
and was found dead the next morning
with a severe burn across the forepart
Of the head
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20

FOR SALE OR TRADE pure bred
Duroc boar pigs, 4 months old $40
each. | high grade Red Polled bull 2
years old sos.
mic h. p. HOPES.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1922-04-20
Base Ball Uniforms Tailor
made. Your orders solicited.
c. E. MORRIS.
STATE OF MISSISSIppI.

oININ UF WI00IoNIFTI,
Claiborne County.
To William l.. Graham:
You are commaded to appear be-
fore the Chaucery Court Of the County
Of Claiborne, in said state,
on the Second Monday Of May, A. d.,
1922
to defend the suit in said court Of
Ethel Washington Graham, wherein
you are defendant.
This 18th day Of April, "A. d. 1922.
ap13-4t B. II. MOREHEAD, Clerk.