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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
Oak-Grove Holds First 1922 Meeting
Of Community Club

CT community Niuu
The first monthly meeting of the
Oak Grove Community Club was held
Wednesday, Jan. 18th, at the home Oh
Mrs. Roy johnson. The subject for
the afternoon was Serving" 1t was
divided into three parts: first, the dlt-
ferent pieces of silverware commonly
used; second, laying the table for a
simple home dinner and for a five
course meal; and third, decorations
for the table.
The first part was carried out by an
exhibit of various knives, forks and
appons, the uses of which were
guessed by each one present, after
which the leader explained the COM
mon sense reasons for their shape.
The second part was developed by
illustrations of various kinds of eco
nomical and attractive table coverings
which can be made easily by farm wo-
men, These included the Sanitas sets,
table runners, luncheon centerpleces,
and doilies with accompanying dinner
and tea napkins. To complete this part
the table was laid, first, for the sim
pie home diner, and then for a five
course dinner for special occasions.
The third part consisted of an ex.
hibit of various enameled plant and
flower containers that can be made at
home. A demonstration was given OF
the arrangement of various materials
for table decorations which are avail
able without cost in every farm com
munity; i. e., bitter sweet, buck bush
pine, flowers. Last in this part was
demonstration of the tinting of white
flowers any desired shade by the use ol
wool dies.
The program was closed with {
demonstration by each individual o.
some rule of table etiquette, while thC
others gave some reasons why they
thought this rule should be correct
All the women agreed that the meet
ing was very instructive and enter
| taininP
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
shee. Irondale.

shee, Irondale.
Mrs. johnson has White Wyan-
dottes and her average per hen for
year was 1881. The flock which plac-
ed second, had an average per hen Of
1882. Mrs. Johnson went in as a
demonstration flock co-operator in No
vember, 1920. Her hens made a good
enough record so that in November,
1921, the flock qualified for the Cert
fed Breeding Project. All the hens in
the certified flock are now being care
fully trap-nested so that an individual
record is kept.
Mr.. Forshee headed the list in the
State for the Rhode Island Red
hocks. His hens averaged 1851 per
hen for the year. Mr.. Forshee also
went into the demonstration flock
work in November, 1920. His hens
made good enough records to qualify
for the certified Breeding Project No
vember, 1921. Mr.. Forshee is trap
nesting in order to get individual rec
ords. He has a much larger flock of
hens this year, the total coming
around or over 100. Mr.. Forshee also
has a new 36 by So Missouri poultry
house.
These people are not the only ones
who have found it a good thing to i'm
prove their poultry.s There ars four
teen others throughout the county
who are trying to bring up egg pro-
duction and the quality of farm fiocks
by right feeding; housing and general
care.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
Big Fire in
FredericktOWn

A fire at Fredericktowp Monday
night destroyed the large hardware
store of f. H. Bess and the adjoining
building, which The Times is inform
ed, was occupied by garage. Owing
to the primitive condition of that town
in regard to fire protection, for time
much of the business section was
threatened, and it was only through
the industry of bucket brigades that
the fire was suppressed.
Only small part of the loss caused
by Monday nights fire would equip
Fredericktown with efficient fire fight
ing equipment. Perhaps the advanced
rate that must be paid for fire
protection there for a few years
would also pay for paraphernalia to
successfully fight fires. We hope our
neighboring city will soon wake up
to this fact.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
Community Meetings on Lining
Well Attended.

More than 230 people attended the
meetings held in the different COM
munities last week. One reel of NOV
ing pictures was shown at these meet
ings. P. F. Schowengert, Soil Special
list from the Extension Service, Col
lepe of Agriculture. assisted in hold
ing these meetings. Twenty-Five CO.
operators to put on lining demonstra-
ton, were secured.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20

w. B. Rariden returned the first of
the week from a few days visit with
relatives in Irondale. Al
F, NJ. Bass, of Perryvilie, Deputy
Game and Fish Warden, was in
Pennington yesterday and made The
Times office an appreciated call. Mr.,
Bass is a very pleasing hammered
gentleman, who seems to be ready
and willing to perform his duties in
q courteous but courageous manner.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20

Virgil Swearingen and Henry
Brown, both of Flat River, were CIV
en- preliminary hearings in 'Squide
Cleveland's court in Flat River Mon
day, on the charge of burglary ana
larceny. They were bound over to
circuit court, their bonds being fixed
at $500 on each count, Brown being
held on three counts, while Swearin-
gen is held on a single charge. In
default of bond they are now in the
county Jail, aEa'a
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20

ty owe it TO their young people that
they be provided with ample and COM
Portable gymnasium quarters. 1t is
hoped, that large numbers of our citi-
zens will accompany the teams on
their trips to the neighboring towns
and become acquainted with the ath-
letic facilities provided in those towns
for the athletic activities of their pu-
pills.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
Better Bull Campaign, Progressing

From all indications at present, the
Better Bull Campaign, being put on
bv the Farm Bureau, will result in the
replacement of large number OF
scrub and grade bulls by registered
bulls. A report came from one of the
OUTLYING sections of the county. to the
effect that many farmers in that dis
trict was to secure registered bulls on
this plan. On the other hand, breed
ers of purebred bulls are offering
some of their bulls in exchange for the
scrubs and grades.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20

On Wednesday Thos. H. STAN sold
a hog to Louis Yeager that tipped the
scales at 675 pounds-some pig. Jim
Robinson, the hog expert, won a bet
by guessing the exact weight Of this
bulk of meat.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
HOME DEMONSTRATION NOTES
St Francois County Poultry Co-ope-
rators Place High in Farm Flock
I.avino Contest.

Two St. Francois county poultry
co-operators in the Missouri Farm
Flock LAYING Contest placed HIGHEST
n their class in the State. These
neople are Mrs. Roy johnson, Farm
ington. r. F. D. No. 4. and J. W. For
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-01-20
Swine Specialist here Jan. 26 and 27

Swine Specialist here Jan. 26 and u.
w. H. Rusk, of the Agricultural Ex-
tension Service, will be in the county
Jan. 26 and 27 to assist in pork pro
duction problems. one or two night
meetings will be arranged. The plan
used recently when the dairy special
ist was in the county will perhaps be
used. The cooperation Of those peo,,
rle interested in pork feeding and
breeding is asked in order that Mr
Rusk's service may be made the most
Of.
Any community that desires meet
ing should get in touch with the Coun,
ty Agent at once, Any farmer that
would like to have Mr.. Rusk and the
County Agent come to his farm or
either of these two, days should gel
his request in at once. The schedule
ofGvisits will be made out and the
farmer asked to notify his neighbol
Of these meetings, on his farm. 49,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03

Concordia Lodge, No. so, A. F. NJ,
will meet in regular communication
Friday night, May 5, at half past
eight o'clock.
w. A. CoLLETT, W. M.
crIEDDhDn c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Very Attractive Prices.

Beginning Saturday of this week
Mr.. Rubenstein will begin great
sale in order to raise needed cash. In
order to inform the Edgefeld public
of the great bargains he will offer in
this sale he gives page advertise
ment in this issue. Many bargains are
set forth in detail, the goods are de-
scribed and prices given. Take this
advertisement to MIR. Rubenstein and
he will make good every word of it.
Your cash will buy much for the fam
lily needs now. Make out your shop
ping list from this advertisement and
supply your needs at this popular
store. 1t will mean a great saving in
actual cash.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Valuable Land.

The price which Mr.. L. G. Quarles
recently realized for an acre of land
indicates that in the matter of war
time prices of real estate history has
repeated itself very quickly. The
Standard Oil Company recently paid
Mr.. Quarles $1,000 for an acre of
land. The land is very desirable for
the purposes of the Standard Oil
Company as it fronts both on the
Dixie Highway and on the railroad.
The storage tanks of the Standard
Oil Company will be moved from
near the site of the old depot to this
lot near Mr.. Quarles' residence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Bridge Let.

The county board of commission
ers let the contract Tuesday to King
Brothers of Greenwood for the con-
struction of the Horns Creek bridge
near Republican church for the sum
of S1,950, which was the more favor
able of the two bids submitted. The
bridge will be covered with galvaniz-
ed iron which will prolong its life by
many years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Miss Eliza Minis Paints Mas.
terpiece.

Miss Eliza Minis has recently fin
ished portrait which must be called
her masterpiece. This is wonderful
likeness of Jefferson Davis, president
of the Confederacy. The portrait was
an order from Mrs. Perdue of At
lanta, President of the U. D. c. of
that city. On the expiration of her
term of office, she desired to present
to the museum there, portrait of
jefferson Davis. She said that she
felt that this hero of the Confeder-
acy had been neglected in the men,
ory of the Southern people, COM
pared with other Southern heroes,
and she wished to present this por-
trait as a reminder which in this
case will be very striking one. The
picture from which this was painted
was taken in Mr.. Davis palmiest
days when perhaps, he was a distin-
guished member of the United States
Senate before the war. To look at
it is an inspiration.
Such a portrait of him should be
in every Confederate museum in our
land. Miss Minis. should be warmly
congratulated on her splendid work
and the U. D. C. of Atlanta on the
newly acquired possession.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Lights For Lumber Plants.

The lines Of the electric light plant
have been extended to the plants of
the Morgan Lumber Company and the
Edgefeld Lumber Company just
south of the town limits. These manu-
featuring plants are being equipped
with electric lights to enable them to
operate at night. Enlargement
means an increase in the volume of
business of the old town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Stores Asked to Close.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
have requested all merchants and
other places of business in Edgefeld
to close Wednesday, May 10th, from
eleven until the memorial exercise
closes in the opera house, which will
be but little more than an hour. This
is very reasonable request and ev-
eryone should comply with it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03

j. o. SHEPPARD, Sec.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Mrs. w. w. Fuller Hostess for
u. ID. C..

The May meeting of the U. D. G.
was held with Mrs. w. w. Fuller in
South Edgefeld.
The president, Mrs. Jeff Wright,
called the meeting to order, the mem
bers uniting in saying our Lords
Prayer.
Miss Sophia Dobson, secretary,
read the last meetings. minutes,
which stood approved. A move to
make all widows, in Edgefeld, of
Confederate veterans, who have not
already been made so, honorary mem
bers of the chapter was unanimous
ly carried.
Resolutions. on the death of two
beloved honorary members, Mrs.
Elizabeth Miller Adams and Mrs.
Ida DeVore Sheppard are to be made
by committee composed of Mes
danes Robt. A. Marsh, B. B. Jones
and P. M. Feltham.
An open session for Memorial Day
discussions was held, and every eff
fort to make the occasion appropriate
will be made.
The people generally are urged to
participate in the exercises to be held
at IL o'clock in the opera house, the
program of which is published in this
issue.
After the exercises, the Daughters
will serve picnic dinner under the
Addison oaks adjoining the Baptist
church to which they have issued in.
yitations. A committee in automobiles
will await the aged veterans and Their
wives at the opera house to carry
them to the picnic grounds.
After the discussions of Memoria
Day, Mrs. Helen S. Nicholson pre-
sided for short historical session
which opened with reading by Mrs
j. G. Edwards, on The Origin Of
Memorial Day. An instructive pape,
prepared by Mrs. Emeline Cartledge
on the hospital which was located
here during the war was read.
Mrs. Nicholson exhibited number
of old papers, some of which were di
rectly connected with the war ant
would be valuable addition to South
ern museums.
A splendid report of the Edistt
District conference at Saluda wa!
4 given by Mrs. B. B. Jones, augment
ed by Mrs. A. A. Woodson, the chap
ter's historian for life, who is ovel
from Newberry on short visit tt
Edgefeld relatives and friends.
After the sessions, the hostess
served chicken salad, sandwiches
crackers and iced tea, and pleasan
social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Heller
s. Nicholson will be hostess for thu
June meeting.
4 - :. L. - = ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Kirksey News.

The farmers have been planting
some cotton in this section and the
grain is looking fine.
Misses Ruth, Lettie Lee and Ger
trude Boone were the spend-the-day
guests of Misses Viola and Gladys
Robertson Sunday.
Miss Gladys and Master Curtis
Robertson spent the week in Ninety
Six with relatives.
Mrs. W. S. Mcdowell had as her
guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.
Mcdowell, Mr.. Brunson Mcdowell,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Family Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Tompkins will
have all of their children with them
the next weekend, being sort of
family reunion. Mr.. and Mrs. j. K.
Aull, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Tompkins,
Jr., will come over from Columbia
and Mr.. Gus Tompkins will come up
from Aiken.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
Public Sales of Land.

There were only three public sales
Monday. The McMurrain house and
lot sold for $4,000, being bid in by
the Farmers Bank. The Mcdonald
lot was bought by Mr.. John Rains
ford for $175' and the property of
Mrs. E. P. Arthur was knocked down
to Mr.. j. H. Allen for s1,500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03

The Bailey Minstrels will give an
entertainment in the school audito-
rum Friday night. This will be very
excellent entertainment. Besides
popular songs, original jokes and
dancing, the music by the orchestra
will be very attractive feature. The
admission is very reasonable, adults
.35 and children rs cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Maner Lawton
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Ives
in Savannah.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schroeder of Sa-
vannah were welcome visitors in
Edgefeld last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Lyon, Jr.,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
K. Allen of the Meeting Street sec
ton.
Miss Nellie Bryant went to Saluda
Tuesday afternoon to visit her broth
er, Mr.. Brooks Bryant.
Miss Anna Mae Scurry spent last
weekend in Augusta with her sis
ter, Mrs. Roy Smith.
Work is progressing rapidly on
the residence of Sheriff Swearingen
in south Edgefeld. In few short
weeks he will be able to occupy it.
Judge and Mrs. J. W. DeVore and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Duncan will move
this week into the residence of Mrs.
Emily Minis on Main street to reside
until their new home is complete in
Buncombe.
Mrs. T. A. Hightower left on Tues
day for Jacksonville, Fla, where she
will spend two weeks with relatives,
and will be privileged to attend the
Southern Baptist Convention.
Rev. A. T. Allen delivered the
Baccalaureate sermon before the Sc
nior class at Ridgedale Academy on
Sunday. He was accompanied by Mr..
j. P. Nixon, Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Ma
mie N. Tillman.
Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman went over
to Ridgedale on Tuesday, having been
invited to make an address before
the academy commencement. Mrs.
Tillman is one of the trustees of this
institution.
The Philharmonic Music club will
meet Friday. May 18th at o'clock
at the home Of Mrs. B. B. Jones, at
which time the club entertains for
Misses Rosela Parker and Margaret
May.
See Miss Eliza Minis exquisite
new china for wedding presents.
Mr.. w. L. Washburn, editor of the
Aiken journal and Review, was a
visitor in Edgefeld Thursday and paid
The Advertiser call while here.
The writer greatly enjoyed the visit
of this very successful newspaper
maker and we trust that it will be
our pleasure to see him in Edgefeld
again soon.
The announcement having been
made that Mr.. T. E. Byrd, the pres
ent coroner, will not offer for re-
election this year, Mr.. j. R. Scurry
announces his candidacy this week
for this position. Mr.. Scurry will dis
charge the duties faithfully and well
if elected. AS his home is at the
county seat he will be in position to
render more satisfactory service than
if he resided elsewhere.
See Miss Eliza Minis exquisite
new china for wedding presents.
In our candidates column this
week will be found the announcement
of Mr.. j. R. Zimmerman as candi7
date for reelection to the Office of
auditor of Edgefeld county. Mr.. Tim
merman has made Edgefeld county
a very efficient auditor and his re-
election from term to term shows
that the people appreciate and value
his services as public official.
S Saturday afternoon Mrs. w. C.
Tompkins entertained the members
of her Sunday school class. The lit
tie girls, aged 9 and 10 years, made
tea napkins for the children at the
orphanage. Each one took much
pleasure in doing their very best sew
ing for the little children less for
tunate than themselves. Some told
stories while others sewed. At the
close of the afternoon strawberries
and cakes were served.
Mr.. T T.. Prince announces this
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to build the attractive new home in
Buncombe of Judge and Mrs. j. w.
DeVore.
Mr.. ]. G. Holland, Misses Ruth and
Grace Tompkins and Miss Gladys
Padgett motored to Atlanta yester-
day to spend several days.
Mr.. E. S. Strom's cross tie bust
ness is gradually increasing which
means an increase in the cash paid
out in Edgefeld every week.
The exercises by the Cradle Roll
of the Baptist Sunday school will be
held at the church at 10 o'clock
Mothers Day, the second Sunday in
May.
Mr.. C. E. May and Miss Margaret
May spent last Sunday with Mrs. Car
RE Forrest, Mr.. Mays sister who re-
sides above Johnston in Saluda
county.
Mr.. L. Melton of Chester is now
serving as telegraph operator, filling
the place formerly filled by Mr.. j. A.
Hickerson, who expects to leave
Edgefeld soon.
Rev. G. W. NJ. Taylor will preach
at the Trenton Methodist Church
Sunday morning at II o'clock and at
Edgefeld Sunday night at 8 o'clock.
Besides number of seasonable
things he mentions to eat, Mr.. Hug
gins tells our readers that they can
find "much else" at his store near the
depot.
The report of the county super
visor is published in this issue. Mr..
Edmunds and the other members of
the board are to be congratulated up
on holding down the expenditures of
the county. The report for April only
shows claims to the amount of ST.
83s.79 paid.
1t will pay Edgefeld shoppers to
keep in touch with The Corner Store
which calls especial attention this
week to new shipment of Swiss or
candle in all colors and also calls the
attention of corset wearers (men
need not heed) to the famous R. &
G. corsets.
A special sale is being conducted
this week by the large and very pop
ular department store of j. B. White
& Company of Augusta. Attention is
directed to their advertisement in
this issue. Saturday in particular will
be a very attractive day at this big
Augusta store.
Judge N. G. Evans is again hold
ing court as special judge. Monday
morning he left for Union, where he
will preside this week. He has made a
very fine impression where he has
presided. We publish in this isspe
resolutions adopted by the st. Mat
thews bar.
Mr.. j. Frank Fair came to Angus
ia Friday to attend an A. P. A. con-
vention and was met in Augusta by
his sister, Miss Kellah Fair. They
came to Edgefeld Saturday after
noon and Mr.. Fair spent Saturday
night with Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Bla-
lock, Jr., returning to Atlanta Sun
day morning.
Major w. w. Sheppard is here
spending ten days with his parents,
Ex-Goy. and Mrs. j. c. Sheppard, be-
fore locating in Washington, D. c.,
as attorney for the Federal Trades
Commission, which is very respon-
sible and lucrative position. Major
Sheppard is being very cordially
greeted by his Edgefeld friends.
The Bailey Minstrels will give an
entertainment in the school audito-
rum Friday night. This will be very
excellent entertainment. Besides
popular songs, original jokes and
dancing, the music by the orchestra
will be very attractive feature. The
admission is very reasonable, adults
35 and children rs cents.
Concordia Lodge, No. so, A. F. NJ,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-03

Misses Ruth and Ruby MCDOWELL
Mamie Zoe johnson, and Margaret
and ]. 7. Mcdowell.
Messrs Ivy DeLoach and s. c.
Whatley were visitors in this COM
munity Sunday.
We are sorry to report Miss Viola
Robertson on the sick list this time
We wish for her speedy recovery.
Buy a FORD and bank the
diference.-Adv.
Delicious .vAN-NIL Delicious
The New York herald., 1922-03-01
HER MIDNIGHT PLEA
FOR SONS LIFE VAIN
Mrs. Mccormick Finds Gov
Miller After Quest in Dark
in Capitol.

ALBANY, Feb. 2s.-Found trying doors
on the darkened second floor OF the
Capitol late last night by Secretary OF
State John j. Lyons. Mrs. Mark McCor-
mick. mother OF George i. Mccormick,
convicted slayer, who Is to pay the death
penalty in Sing Sing prison Thursday
for killing Edward Shannon, boyhood
friend. in New York during a quarrel
over a So bet on baseball game,
was accorded an audience by Gov. Miller
at midnight and made a futile plea Tor
executive clemency for her son
The Governor sent his automobile TO
tho Capitol for Mr.. Lyons and Mrs. Nc
Cormick Then the Governor listened
TO Mrs. McCormiclsA plea that her fam
lily was cursed" with insanity, that
her father had died III an insane asylum.
that daughter now is in Matteawan
and that a niece also is insane.
The Governor sadly informed the
mother, however. that he could not 20
behind the findings of his commission
which had found the slayer sane but
mentally inferior.