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The Little River news., 1922-05-20
VERDICT FOR DEPENDANT
Sury Decides fer TeXarkana Doctor
 Sued for WOman's Death.

Texarkana. May 1S.-Dr. E. l.. Beck last night was awarded verdict Tn federal court here in the case in which he was sued by c. M. Robert son. administrator for the late Mrs, s. K. Gatling of Dallas, Texas, for $1O,O00 The jury required only 15 minutes to reach a verdict.
 The suit was the outgrowth of the automobile accident in December, 1920, in which Mrs. Gatling was kill ed when an automobile in which she was riding collided with one driven by Dr. Beck.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
FIVE BISHOPS ARE ELECTED With the Selection Today of Dr. H. A.
 BOaz. of Dallas, Texas.

Hot Springs, May 1.-The General Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal Church South, today completed the election of five new bishops with the election of Dr. H. A. Boaz, presi- dent of the Southern Methodist Uni versity, of Dallas, Texas. The four elected yesterday are Drs. J. E. Dick : ey, Griffith Ga; w. B. Beauchamp, Nashville, Tenn; Sam R. Hay, Hous- ton, Tex. and Hoyt N. Hobbs, Anns- ton, Alabama.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
School Directors Will
 Be Named Saturday

The annual school election for the Ashdown Special School District Will be held Saturday, May 20. Two mem- bers of the board are to be elected. The names of H. H. OrtOn and o. Kolb present members, have been present. ed. There is no contest in the county board and the name of J. L. Welch appears on the ticket for the place. The question of 12 mill tax is also to be voted on.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20

Texarllana, May 16-The Liberty Cotton Oil Company's plant on Rose Hill w9s sold today to N. P. Sander son, wealthy local business man. The purchase price was given as S165,- OO0 Business of the concern will be at once liquidated, but Mir. Sanderson will organize new company to oper- ate the plant. He is president of the Texarkana Cotton Oil Company on the Arkansas side of town.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
FINAL GRADUATING PRO-
 GRAM FRIDAY NIGHT
Class of Sixteen Receive Diplomas TWenty-two Graduate From
 Eighth Grade.

Friday night is graduating night of the Ashdown High School. A class of sixteen will graduate which is the largest class in the history of the school. The following is the class roll:
 |. Louise Finley, Irene Jester, Fife Dora Draper, Mary Martin Poland, Mama Price Garrett, Mamie Mae Park, Doris Chewning, Mary Eliza beth Hooks, Ursaljne Ringgold. Mar tha Irma Wilson, Edith B. Rhyme, Meta Jim Chewning, Izora M Buster, Margaret B. Hemphill, Marion M. Mobley, Joseph T. Burlingame. Jr.
 The address will be delivered by |Dr J. M. Workman, president of Hen |derson-Brown College. Miss Mary Hooks is valedictorian, Miss Margaret Hemphill is salutatorian. The pro gram to be rendered is as follows:
 Program.
 Invocation, Rev. J. T. Garrett.
 Salutatory, Margaret Hemphill.
 Class Prophecy, Joe Burlingame. Music, Fife Draper.
 Glass History, Edith Rhyme.
 Class Will, Izora Buster.
 Solo, Mamie Mae Park.
 Valedictory, Mary Hooks.
 Presentation of diplomas, A. P. Steel.
 Awarding of Prizes, Supt. w. N. Pittman.
 Eighth Grade Graduates.
 On Thursday night class of P graduated from the eighth grade into the high school. A most excellent program was rendered, which was largely attended. The program was rendered in the order published earli- CT in the week. The class roll fol- lows:
 Class Roll.
 Ruth Collins, Irma Boggan, Verna Ataway, Kathleen Duren. Gladys Ford. Elizabeth Hutchins, Opal Hut chison, Kathleen Haizlip, Fannie Hunter, Ola Mae Oliver, Sallie Mob ley. Idelle Middlebrooks, Louise Sims Chloe Thomas, Mable Ware, Edith Pickett. Flora Finley, Irene Carroll, Walker Beck, Will Denson, Robert Lindsay, Horace Sanders.
 The SeniGr Play.
 Wednesday night at the auditorium the senior play was given by the graduating class. A very large crowd was in attendance who thor oughly enjoyed the play. The receipts taken in from admissions amounted to over $SS, which is left to the school after expenses are deducted by each graduating class. The play was dl- rected by Mrs. o. H. Wilkerson, eX- pression teacher.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
HELD FOR AUTO THEFT
Three Men Held in Jail at Fore
 man on Charge.

Foreman, May 18.-Chey Wade, Ira Clements and Ora Clements were ar rested last night by Sheriff Pierce and deputies, charged with stealing an automobile. The car was stolen near Smackover. All are in jail pending a preliminary hearing.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
l.. p. BannOn Died
 At Ogden Thursday

l.. P, Ramon, prominent citizen of Ogden died at his home there Thursday. MT. Ramon is survived by a wife and children. He was for merly a railroad man, but has been living on his farm near Ogden for a number of years. The body was Shipped to Evansville, Indiana, for burial.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
At Methodist Church Sunday

There will be preaching at the Methodist church Sunday at Ii a. m. All new members will be received at the close of the services.
The Little River news., 1922-05-20
HAL PERKINS HURT Struck ny Flying Piece of Lumber, Net Thought Serious.

Hal Pelkins was painfully injured Wednesday at a sawmill on Walnut Bayou when he was struck in the head by a piece of timber thrown put by an edger, he was operating. He was struck in the head, and while he iG suffering intensely the injury is not thought to be serious.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-24
Wednesday, May "a.
Miss Mamie Dunovant Enter
tains at Luncheon for Miss
Rosela Parker.

Miss Mamie Dunovant was hostess
for the bridal party of Miss Rosela
Parker and few other friends on
Saturday morning at IL o'clock. Mu-
sic made merry for the guests IN the
parlors, and the amusement was max
ING book of advice to the bride,
each leaf Of the book containing one
letter of the brides name, and in this
book, advice beginning with one OF
The letters. Another pastime was the
modelling of the groom from chew
ing gum on toothpick. The best I'M
age of him was made by Miss Sadie
Minis, who received a hand made
handkerchief. The bride was present.
ed with hand embroidered card
table cover.
The guests were invited into the
dining room where the lights were
shaded with pink, and place cards
directed each one to the place as
signed them. The most delightful part
of the program was the hour when a
bountiful and beautifully planned
three course luncheon was served.
Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman acted as toast
mistress, Miss Ruth Iompkins max
ing the toast to the bride, Miss Mar
5orie Tompkins to the groom and
Mrs. A. R. Nicholson to the mothers.
This was most delightful occasion
to all present.
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Eureka News.

Mr.. Judge Sanders ,and daughters,
Alma and Maggie Sanders of the Mt.
Pleasant section visited in the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Jackson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Mathis, 'Jr.,
and family, of Trenton, visited in the
home of Mr.. j. E. Zimmerman Sun:
day.
Miss nellie Rhoden spent Saturday
night with Miss Verna Derrick in the
pine Grove Section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price Zimmerman,
Mr.. Frank Zimmerman and Mr.. Ben
Lewis dined with Mr.. JEFF Lewis Sun
day.
Miss Dorothy Williams who is
teaching at Johnston spent the week
end at home.
Miss Eunice Rutledge has return
ed home from Columbia where she
has been visiting relatives.
M. and Mrs. Kelly Hair and fam
lily dined with Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Nc
Gee Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emic King of Colum-
bia spent the week end here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rutledge.
Mr.. Dozier Jackson and Miss AL
loe Rutledge attended picnic at
Graniteville Saturday.
Mrs. McCarty and family spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Salter near Philippi.
Messrs. Edd, Charlie and Harvey
Pardue motored to Graniteville re-
Gently.
Mr.. Leonard Yawn who is staying
at the camp near Eureka spent the
weekend at his home in Graniteville.
Mrs. j. M. Derrick and two little
daughters spent one day. last week
with Mrs. George Rhoden.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Holmes and
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Bridge Party for the Brides.

On Wednesday a delightful occa-
sion was Bridge Luncheon Of six
tables givin in honor of Miss Marga-
ret May and Miss Rosela Parker, at
the home Of Miss Virginia Addison,
Miss Addison, Mrs. Hugh Mitchell
and Miss Marjorie Tompkins enter
tanning.
The decorations were profusion
of beautiful sweet peas in varied col
ors.
The brides were presented with a
half dozen linen hand embroidered
tea napkins.
A two course luncheon was served
the first being a hot course of fried
chicken, hot rolls and iced tea,
and the other accompaniments appro-
pirate to such menu. The second
course was frozen whipped cream and
cake. ,tei 4; i %izs;4
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ANOTHER VOTER.
ADVERTISEMENT

FOR SALE: One good mare mule
and one top buggy. Apply to
BANK OF EDGEFIELD.
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Dinner Party for Parkes- War.
rem Bridal PARTY.

American Revolution. The hard rain
ries cf parties for Miss Rosela Par
ker, Mrs. Mamie L. Warren and Mrs.
W. E. B. Tompkins, as joint hostess
es entertained the Parker-Warren
bridal party at most delightful din
ner party on Tuesday evening, 1880
at their home "Center Springs" The
fine old home, among the Oldest and
most splendid in the county was
charmingly decorated with a variety
of spring flowers.
Prior to the dinner several delight
full musical numbers were rendered
by Miss Ruth Tompkins and Mrs. M.
B. Tucker in vocal solos, Mrs. Walter
Cantelou with a violin solo and Miss
Ruth Lyon at the piano.
The music completed, the guests
were invited into the spacious dining
room where the dinner was served,
which consisted of an elaborate salad
course, followed by a delicious ice
and sweet course. The guests were
served by Misses Isabelle Byrd, Eliz-
abeth Lott and Leila Bland Tomp-
kins. Mrs. R. 7. Hill also assisted in
entertaining.
At the conclusion of the dinner,
Mrs. Mamie N. Tillman acted as
toastmistress, in her charming and
inimitable manner, proposed several
toasts. The toast to the bride was re-
sponded to by Mrs. B. B. Jones, to
the groom by Miss Ruth Tompkins,
and to the friends to the bride and
groom, by Miss Marjorie Tompkins.
These responses were most beautiful
and appropriate. The occasion is one
long to be remembered by all present,
rejecting as it did, the splendid hos
pitality of the hostesses and also the
esteem in which Miss Parker and Mr..
Warren are held.
Ate o'clock the guests departed
for the home of Miss Parker where
the rehearsal was held for the we'd
ding which is to take plcae on Wed
nesday. , T.: ';,4::i;
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Golfers News.

The farmers have been busy cut
ting grain. A few in our community
planted wheat and will make enough
-four to do them.
General Green" is raging now,
and the farmers will have to hustle
this week.
Miss Mary Dantz is visiting her
cousin, DR.. J. N. Grafton. We give
this visitor hearty welcome to our
neighborhood.
Miss Ellie Mathis will return to
her home the latter part of the week
from her school in York county where
she has successfully taught this year.
We welcome you home, "Miss Ellie"
Mr.. W. G. Wells has been on the
sick list for the past two weeks, but
we are glad to say he is convalescing.
Miss Effie Adams has returned
from an extended visit to her broth
er, Mr.. j. R. Adams.
One of Golfers most beloved
young ladies, Miss Alberta Talbert,
left Monday for Columbia to- enter
training in the Baptist hospital. We
wish her great success in this noble
work.
Rev. P. B. Lanham and Mr.. Pres
ton Lanham were the spend-the-day
guests in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Wells Monday. Mr. Lanham has
JUS returned from Atlanta where he
has been studying pharmacy.
Mr.. H. B. Wells spent the week
end with his home folks.
Mrs. D. T. Mathis, Miss Effie Ad-
ans, Mr.. Bland Mathis and Mr.. Frank
Adams attended the picnic Mn the
Sweetwater section Friday,
Our prayer meeting was very
largely attended Saturday night. Mr..
Tom Adams conducted the services,
reading the eleventh chapter OF
Luke.
Miss sunie Mae Hammond had
16 ounces of blood drawn from her
veins for lady who was seriously
hurt in an automobile accident. This
speaks well for the health of one of
our young ladies who left for train
ing. A "
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uNsHAKEN TESTIMONY

Time is the test of truth. And
Doan's Didney Pills have stood the
test in Edgefeld. No Edgefeld resi-
dent who suffers backache, or annoy
ing urinary ills can remain uncon-
vinced by this twice-told testimony.
L. W. Redd, 2O2 Norris Ave.,
Edgefeld, gave the following state
ment February 3, 1918: 81 had con-
siderable trouble with my back, af-
ter Twas in runaway in which I was
injured. My back ached severely and
it was nearly unbearable. When l
s. ooped, 1 could hardly straighten
again and had to hold on to some-
thing to help me up. A friend advised
Doan's Kidney Pills and I began to
use them. Two boxes of Doan's rid
me of the trouble and I am glad to
recommend them"
On February a, 1922, Mr.. Redd
said: "I have not needed Doan's Kid
ney Pills for some time but I am glad
to continue my former endorse
ment."
6Oc at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Cold Spring News.

The farmers were glad to see some
Hain, but had little too much for
them. Gods will, not ours be done.
Miss Lydia Holmes is spending a
dew days with her aunt, Mrs. Ned
Holmes, who has been quite sick, but
ia some better now.
Mr. Dewey McClendon and three
SISTERS OF EdgefeId motored down
s here Sunday afternoon to see friends
ind relatives. rs
a3 Mrs. Lizzie Prince and son, Abble
listed Mrs. John Henry West of An
ssEioch last Tuesday.
"a Mrs. Lou McClendon has returned
10 her home after spending while
(.8At Edgefeld with her son, Mr.. Byrd
SdcC Clendon.
Quite a large crowd Of our young
people attended Flat Rock Sunday
school Sunday afternoon.
Margaret Whitlock has returned
home after spending a while at
Horns Creek and Edgeield with rel
atives.
Miss Myrtis McClendon had as her
guests Saturday night, Miss Carrie
May Johnson, Messrs. Jesse Long,
Eddie Corley and Mr.. Elma Wates OF
Cleora.
The way most farmers are harvest
ing their grain around here is they
are having old fashioned reapings
and the ladies have cuttings tine
same day. Old times must be coming
Sack.
We are glad to say little Margaret
Holmes is much better after being
quite sick.
We were glad to see Mrs. Anna
Grafton from Golfers at church Sum
day. She had with her, her niece, Miss
Dantz of Georgia.
Little Clyde Robertson has return
led from weeks visit to his grand
mother, Mrs. o. j. Holmes.
Miss Lee Lanier of Antioch spent
Sunday with Miss Louree Johnson.
Mrs. A. B. Young is on the sick
list. We hope she will soon be well.
Little Lucy Holmes, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Holmes, had
the misfortune to scald her foot very
badly last week
Mr.. Paul .Eubanks and Mr.. Earl
johnson of Antioch visited in our
community last Sunday.
Mr.. A. B. Young lost a fine horse
last week.
Miss Essie Bussey spent Saturday
night with Mrs. Tom Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Holmes spent
Monday with Mrs. Shade Holmes in
China.
We had large crowd at church
Sunday and the sermon by Mr.. Ed
wards of Johnston was much enjoy
ed. He is coming back and preach the
third Sunday in June.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Holmes and her
daughter, Lillian are visiting in East
Collier.
Fishing seems to be the chief oc-
r..
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Miss Padgett Entertains fo
Brides.

Miss Gladys Padgett entertained
at bridge for the brides elect on Fri
day afternoon. Guests occupied ten
tables and the home was most lavish
ly decorated with cut flowers. The
,honorees, Miss Rosela Parker and
Miss Margaret May were presented
with gifts of exquisite lingerie for
the trousseau.
Miss Justine Cantelou made top
score and was presented with box
of French powder.
A delicious salad course was
served.
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Several

.upLation since the rains. Several
have been going to the back water
in between here and Augusta.
Mr.. Walter Holmes OF Antioch Wis
ted homefolks here Sunday.
Mr.. Talton Prince is a regular Wis
tor in Antioch these Sunday after
Moons.
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Citation.
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEF1ELD
By W. T. Kinnaird Esquire, Probate

By W. T. Kinnaird Esquire, Probate
Judge,
Whereas j. D. BARLEY of above
county and state made suit to me to
grant him Letters of Administration
cum testamenta annexo of the Estate
of and effects of Nora M. BARLEY.
These are therefore to cite and ad-.
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of said Nora M. Bart
ley deceased, that they be and appear
before me, in the Court of Probate.
to be held at Edgefeld, S. c., in my
office on the 25th. day of May, 1922,
after publication thereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this Sth day
Of May, Ammo Domini, 1922. /;
W. T. KINNAIRD, q. 81
Probate Judge. E. Co. I.
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family were visitors in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Jackson Sunday.
Mrs. G. S. Cartledge and Mrs. Err
vim Reames visited their sister, Mrs.
George Rhoden recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Harley and fam
lily were in Eureka Sunday visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Harley, Sr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-24

Moons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-24

The farmers have been busy cut
ting grain. A few in our community
planted wheat and will make enough
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-24
whenever You Need a General Tome
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic propertiesof fQUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
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Brides-Elect Entertained.

On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. B. B.
Jones, Mrs. N. M. Jones and Mrs. AL
len Samuel were hostesses for the
brides, Misses Rosela Parker and
Margaret May.
At the door stood Allen Samuel,
Jr., who greeted each guest and pre-
sented them with souvenir card.
The color scheme was in pink, and
Dorothy Perkins roses than which
there is no more beautiful, becoming
and graceful decoration, made the
scene like fairyland.
Little Ethelyn Byrd stood on the
colonnade daintily dressed as min
iature bride, making lovely picture.
The musical program was a song,
"The Thought of You," by Mrs. A. R.
Nicholson; "Thou Art to Me" and
"Pale Moon," Miss Ruth Tompkins.
A solo dance, Valse Amoureuse
Polka was given by Miss jamie Ed
wards and solo dances by little Miss
es Mary Cantelou and Virginia Hol-
land.
A dance duett was given by Mary
Cantelelou and jamie Edwards, "The
Time of Roses"
The guests were invited into the
dining room, where from beautiful
lily decorated table, block cream and
cake were served.
The brides were seated together in
a becomingly decorated chair.
It seems to me that the electric
light and water works is dead issue
in the coming municipal election. 1t
occurs to me that the paramount is
sue at stake at the present time is
law enforcement.
ANOTHER VOTER.
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE: One good mare mule
and one top buggy. Apply to
BANK OF EDGEFIELD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-05-24

Mr.. Law Abiding Citizen, if you
know where liquor is being made,
sold or transported, report it to the
proper authority without delay. 1t
will materialize in good results.
TAX PAYER.
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Evening journal., 1922-05-31
evaited fnrever.

exalted forever.
To-day American gratitude, love
and appreciation give TO Abraham
Lincoln this lone white temple. a
pantheon for him alone"
Evening journal., 1922-05-31

have discovered the secrets of ac-
quring wealth without the usual or
derby processes. It Is very seldom
that lasting success results in such
instances.
The slower and surer methods art
the only ones that can be relied
upon. II is contrary TO all the fun
damentals Of sound business and
finance that any method should exist
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Is paid annually by those who fag
to understand the full truth OF this
statement must run high into tho
millions OF dollars. 20 say nothing
OF the broken homes and wasted
lives.
The practices OF thrift may not
yield immediate returns. To the Inn
patient or ambitious person the care
full saving OF money. penny by
penny or dollar by dollar, may seem
too slow a process for acquiring nm
ancial success. But 4 has been
shown by the great book OF human
experience that in the long run
these systematic processes OF up
building are the ones worth consid
ering. The real successes that have
come through any other methods OF
progress are so exceedingly rare as
to be unworthy OF consideration In
the plans OF any well-meaning per-
son.
Evening journal., 1922-05-31

minority views are now hurried into
the majority expressions Of the re-
public. Deliberate public opinion
never fails.
His faith was inspiring, his reso-
luton commanding, his sympathy
reassuring; his simplicity enlisting
his patience unfailing. He was
faith. patience and courage. with
his head above the clouds. until
moved by the storms which ragged
about his feet.
He arose to colossal stature in
a day OF imperiled union. He first
appealed and then commanded and
left the union secure and the nation
supreme. Lincoln left the union
unchallenged for all succeeding
time. Not only was our nation given
a new rth OF freedom, but democ-
racy was given a new sanction by
that hand OF divinity itself, which
has written the rights OF human
kind and pointed the way to their
employment.
"Fifty-seven years ago this peo-
pie gave from their ranks, sprung
from their own fibre, this plain man.
holding their common ideals. They
gave him first to the service OF the
nation in the hour OF peril. then 10
their patheon OF fame. With them
and by them he is enshrined and
Evening journal., 1922-05-31

Tire Competition ~ Good. Bad
and Indifferent

In the man who knows what good,
faithful product the Royal Cord is, the
tire that makes price its main argument
hardly arouses more than a little
curiosity.
Evening journal., 1922-05-31

Prices on United States PasSenge
Car Tires and Tubes, effective
May Sth, are not subject to
svar.tax, the sVar-tax hav.
ing been included.