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Widest Jfetw^aper 5? ^wlh (tolma 1 ? VOL. 78. EDGEFIELD, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 1913 JOHNSTON LETTER. High School Commencement Maj 25. Tribute to Mr. Mobley. Row at Negro Church. Rev. B. H. Staples, of Orange, Va., preached on Sunday morning and evening in the Baptist church, and it was a great pleasure to his hearers to listen to the two dis courses, his theme for morning sei vice being "The tears of Jesus," and in the evening "The heart in harmony with God." Mrs. Phillips, of Springfield, is visiting in the home of her father, Capt. P B. Waters. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lott visited in Aiken during the latter part of the week. Miss Gertrude Strother who has been teaching at Rock Hill, is at home for the summer. Dr. Claud Latimer, of Charles ton, and Mr. Hugh Latimer, of Bir mingham, Ala., spent a few days of tbepast week herewith their mother, Mrs. Susie J. Latimer. On Sun day morning, Mr. Latimer, who is Superintendent of the Birmingham Sunday school, numbering 600, made a splendid talk, which ap pealed to th- nearts of his hearers. He prefaced his remarks with an allusion to the lesson study for the day. It was 20 years since Jacob had left home, and the chapter tells of his returning, greatly strength ened in christian character, lally relying upon God. Just so it was with him 20 years ago this spring, atthiB church, he gave his heart to God, but did not fully dedicate his services. He stood before ti.em now, his life devoted to the Mas ter's cause. It was a great pleas ure to old friends and new, to see a life 60 full of vigor and promise de voted to doing God's will. Little Miss Marion Turner cele brated her 7th birthday with a spend-the-day party for a few of her playmates. Mrs. James White and Miss An gelle Andrews spent Saturday at Trenton with friends. E. F. Call, representing the Land and Industrial Department of the Southern Railway, visited here du ring last week, and it is hoped that his visit here will mean something to the advantage of the town. Miss Annie Crouch entertained the ''Busy Bees" on Friday after noon and two hours were happily spent. Vocal and instrumental music was enjoyed and delicious re freshments were served. Mrs. Charles Brunson, of Augus ta, bas been the guest of her broth er Mr. J. A. Dobey. The commencement exercises of the High school will begin on May 25, the sermon to be peached by Rev. H. A. McCullough, of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Columbia. The Literarv address will be deliv ered by Dr.'R. R. Pell, Pres. of Converse college. M?8s()rlena Cartledge has pur chased a handsome 7 passenger car, ,and has already learned to drive it with considerable ski 1). Miss lizzie Salmon, rf Macon, Ga., is spending this month with i her sister, Mrs. Joseph Wright. Mrs. Walter Hendrix and Miss j Floride Hendrix, of Leesville, spent last veek here with relatives. In the death of Mr. Augustus C. Mobley, which occurred here at his home, last week. Monday April 14th, the town has lost one of its best citizens. During the building up of the town, he was among the first residents, and he stood forth, true and loyal to every good cause. During the last few years of his life he wa9 unable to take the ac tive part in affairs, his useful man hood bau hitherto allowed him. Mr. Mobley was a man of firm con victions, who had a definite creed and lived it-one in whom there was no guile. Spotless integrity, unflinching fidelity to every trust, unfaltering faith in God, character ize and sum up his life. He suffer ed much during the last months of bis life, but this seems to have strengthened his faith. He truBted Jesus and "it was well with hi? soul." He was happily married to Miss Ann Mims and God blessed this union with 6 children: Mrs. Harry Hamilton, of Middlebrook, Va., Mrs. Page Nelson Keesee, Miss Josephene Mobley and Mr. W. Al len Mobley, two having died a few years ago, Mr. Bruadus Mob ley, and Mrs. Orlando Sheppard, Jr fie leaves a sister, Mrs. Susie I. Lat i mer and four brothers, Jame F. Mobley, of Colombia, Ton Mobley of Florida, and A. J. anr W. S. Mobley and a half brother. S. G. Mobley. The funeral ser I vices were conducted Tuesday af ! ternoon at the home, by Rev. E. H Beckham and Dr. Chapman, and following this the casket was borne to Mt. Olive cemetery for interment, where the body was laid to rest be neath a mound of flowers, loving tributes of the affection and esteem of sorrowing friends. On May 6th, an election will be held in Johnston School District, No. 11. for the purpose of voting a bond issue, with the view of erect ing a $35,000 brick school build ing. R T. Level, of Newberry, visit ed his sister, Mrs. G. A. Wright recently. Visiting the Misses Woodward last week were Misses Dukes, La mar and Rutherford, of Aiken. Miss Daisy Brockington speut the weekend at Winnsboro with her parents. Mrs. C. D. Kenney is visiting her daughter, Miss Flora Kenney, at Fairfax. Mr. F. Allen, of Atlanta, spent Sunday here with friends. On Sunday, at Pine Hill, a negro church, an all day service was being held, and during the first part of the meeting, several negroes became involved in a fuss on the grounds, which resulted in breaking up the services, i ne groes were seriously cul, and two ?bot, though these two are not con sidered dangerous. Two negro wo men werealse seriously hurt. Snow the Middle of April. The Advertiser received a copy of the Tugaloo Tribune from Mr. Elijah Timmel man of Westminster. S. C., several days ago in which the following announcement was made: "This is the 15th day of April and the heights of the old Blue Ridge j Mountains are covered with snow. The beautiful white peaks are in plain view of Westminster." A Gold Medal Offered For Best Essay on Road Building. A gold medal to the school boy or girl between the ages of 10 and 15 who writes the best composition, not to exceed 800 words, on the re- j pair and maintenance of earth roads, is to be awarded by Logan Waller Page, Director, Office of Public Road., United States Department of Agriculture. Washington, D. C. All compositions must be submitted to Mr. Page before May 15, 1913, 3nd the medal will be awarded as soon thereafter as the compositions can be graded. The composition may be based on knowledge gained from books or other sources, but no quotations should be made. After many years' experience in dealing with the public load situa tion of the country, it is Mr. Page's belief that ignorance on ?ie subject of repair and maintenance of roads is as much the cause of their bad condition as any other one factor, lt is expected that the comp?tition will bring about a better under standing of the subject of repair and maiutenauce in the rural dis tricts. Many children living in the ru ral districts have experienced tha disadvantages of roads made im passable through a lack ot proper maiutenauce aud il is expected thai their interest in the competition will stimulate greater interest among the parents. Bad roads have prevented many children from ob taining a pro per education and have even prsvented doctors from reach ing the side of rural patients in time to save their lives. Any child between the ages men tioned, attending a country school, may compete. Only one side of the paper must be written on; each page should be numbered; the name, age, and address of the writer, and the nam* and location of the ?chool which he or she is attending must be plainly written at the top of the first page. The announcement of the competition h is been sent to the superintendents of schools in the rural districts. No further infor mation can be obtained from the Office of Public Roads. This an nouncement should be plain lo everyone, and all children will thus stan on a basis of equality. Ten Modern Commandments. *'I will study the language of gentleness and refuse to use words that bite and tones that crush. "1 will practice patience at home lest my testy temper break through unexpectedly and disgrace me. "I will remember that roy neighbors have troubles enough io carry without loading mine on them. "I will excuse others faults and failures av often and fully as I expect others to be lenient with mine. "1 will cure criticism with com mendation, close up against, gossip and build healthy lov.r by ser vice. "I will be a friend under trying tests and wear everywhere a good will face unenilled by aloofness. *'I will tri oat over gatnn never bat amass only to enrich others and .?o gain a wealthy heart. "I will love boys and girls, so that old age will not find me stitt' and soured. "I will gladden my nature by smiling out loud on every lair occasion and by outlooking opti mistically. "I will frequently think good things, believe men and do a full day's work without fear or favor.'' - Farm and Fireside. Ideally Situated. We do not know of a physician anywhere who is more nearly ideally situated than Dr. J. H. Self. It is true that he reside 15 miles from the railroad but he ha? two automo biles, either of which eau take bim to town in an hour. Dr. Self uses the small car in his practice and Mrs. Self lays claim to the tonring car. They have a very reliable ne gro man of mechanical turn who drives their car. Dr. and Mrs. Self have a beautiful home un the Martin Town road which is bul a stone's throw from the home of Mrs. Callie Self, Dr. Self's mother. Their only daughter, Callie, is at tending Lander college at Green wood. Ai she comes down practi cally every Sunday in an automo bile and returns Monday morning, she is not missed from the home circle as she would be if she were attending college 100 or more miles away. Then too they have tele phone connection with Greenwood aud eau call up Lander college at any time. Mrs. Self is a great lov er of flowers, as is indicated by the well kept condition of the yard sur rounding their home. Notwith standing the fact that Dr. Self has a very extensive practice, he finds time to direct his large business in terests. Their pretty home is thor oughly modern and while they re side "far from ?he madding crowd" of the towns they enjoy all of the conveniences of a town home, and at the same time have the privilege <jf residing in the country. Something to Se!! Entire Year. The chief reason why money has been tight" in this section for the past six months or ionger is because thc one crop system of tanning is adhered to too closely. Cotton is practically the only money crop that is produced in Edgefield coun ty. Occasionally one sees potatoes or small lots of home-raised corn offered for sale. But such instances are rare. When the source from which actual cash is obtained is con fined to one crop and that crop fails either in yield or in price, there must necessarily follow financial depression. If the farms were diversified, giv ing more attention to stock raising, poultry, fruit growing and truck, cash money would be put in circula tion to some ex ent every month in the year, instead of being confined to the fall months, the time when the bulk of the cotton crop is mar keted. We would ?like to see a farmer bring something to town to sell every time he comes to buy some article jof merchandise. The Advertiser heartily agrees with the Farm and Etanch in the following: "It is just as honorable and just as important that you s-.ll on the streets cabbage, eggs, butter, milk and fruits, articles that you have produced, as it is for merchants to sell nails, soap and lye, things that they did not produce. Both are honorable and there is no use of false modesty in selling what we produce." Classification of Flowers for the Johnston Flower Show This Fall. J . Class A. Best, collection 'of Chrysanthemums, 15 varieties, 1 bloom each; l*t and 2nd prize. Class B. Finest single white chrysanthemum. Class . C. FineBt single red chrysanthemum. Claas D. Finest single pink chrysanthemum. Class E. Finest single cream ch ryjsanlhem n m. Class F. Finest single de^p pink or carmine chrysanthemum. Class (i. Finest single yellow chrysanthemum. ??as6 II. Finest, single bronze Chrysanthemum. .Class I. Best collection pink chrysautht mums, 4 varieties, 1 bloopa each. Cass J. Best collection yellow chrysanthemums, 4- varieties, 1 bloom each. Class K. B*st collection fed chrysanthemums, 3 named varie lieSj.one bloom each. Class L. Best collection pure white chrysanthemums, 3 varieties, I bloom each.'Z -'??? Class M. Finest specimen plant (chrysanthemum), not less than 2u blooms, any variety. Class N. Best collection dah lias, 8 varieties, 1 bloom each. ClaBs ?. Best collection cream and white roses. Class P. Best collection mixed roses. Class Q. B*3t Nasturtiums. Class R. Best carnations. Class S. Best farfugum. " Class T. Finest maiden hair fern; , - Clate, U. Best spengeri. JP?^f'^ rinogr. Bosr.or:. faro.. j Class W. Finest ostrich plume fern. Clase X. Finest plomosas. Cl iss Y. Finest collection be gonias, not less than 4 varieties. Class Z. Best collection palms, not les? than 4 varieties. Class ?fcc. Finest palm. Class AA. Finest collection ferns, not less than 4 varieties. Class BB. Finest pot plant, not classified. Young People's Show, Under 16 Year?. Class A. Beet collection chry santhemums. 5 varieties, 1 bloom each. Class B. Best single chrysan themum, any variety except bronze. Clas?. C. Finest number cf chrysanthemums on 1 plant, not less than 5. iClass D. Best chrysanthemum grown by hoy under 12 years. Class E. Best Chrysanth em uni grown by girl under 12 years. Residents of Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington and ?Saluda counties may enter flowers and plants and con test for prizes. Every facility will be afforded residents as weil as non residents for displaying their ex hibits, and a cordial invitation is hereby extended to all growers of flowers living in the Counties above named to prepare to send in their flowers next fall. You will b" wel come. Rules regulating entries may he secured by writing to Miss Zena Payne, Sec'y.. Joh:.sion, S. C. Pear and Apple Blight Can you give me a remedy for blight in pear and apple trees? There ?B no remedy or preventive known. The only thing lo do is to cut out the blighted wood into sound wood and burn it. The bacteria that cause the fire blight get entrance on the feet of bees and other insects a?. . blossoms and they grow dow d in the cam bium layer and c. vke the growth. If yon watch the trees closely in the early summer, you can detect the first start of the blight by th?? shriveling of the young bark on the shoots before the leaves turn dead, and if you then cut out ahead of it you can save the limb. But ster ilize the knife blade at every cut by dipping it in a weak solution of carbolic acid to prevent carrying the infection.-Progressive Far mer. Boles Mountain Mansion. I From the day that the Hon. A A. Strom completed hie handxor residence on the 3pex of Hoi mountain, six or eight years ayo, bas been our desire io visit him ai from the cupola of this three-sto mansion fpast our ey*? upon tl magnificent scenery which stretch out over portions of three courin for many miles. It was the wr er's pleasure to spend an hour two at Mr. Strom's happy hon Sunday afternoon. One might sn nose that Mr. Strom had very travagant idea'1, in erecting a seve teen-room residence. But not s By the time the family circle oft? is provided for and after rheir nun erong visitors are assigned roon (everyone knows that Mr. and .Mr Strom's hospitality has no timi there is but lillie xurplus roon They have eight children, tim boys to throw rocks down ti mountain and live girls to pl tic the beautiful flowers that grow a most perpetually above the fri)! line, the mountain being 300 fe< higher than the surrounding com try. They have one daughter at tl G. F. C. and one son at the S. C. ( I. The Boles m own iain mansion wr artistically planned nd is moder in all its appointments. Gas ligln have b-'PTi installed and there flowing water throughout thc bnih ing from a well that is 200 fe? deep. The arrangement of the et tire three floors with the lon piazzas, wide hails aod cross hal': is altogether ideal. In summer til perpetual breezes are as pure and ?1 invigorating as those which fan th parched beaches of Couey Islan or the Ifle of Palms. Anotht thing about the desirability of lu ing up where the "airships pass i the night,1' is that you are out v the mosquito and gnat zone-an ih?* fly does not have to be "swat ted." Mr. Strom has 'cleared away th stones near his residence and her has his vegetable and flower gai dens, besides he ve ral green patched Back some distance to the rear b house and somewhat down the sid of the mountiiri he has left th mountain ic its primeval state, witl tue large boulders intact wilie.) will serve as a land mark. Th contrast between this portion an( that which has yielded to the own er's artistic taste is very inarke 1 Side-by-side are the new and tin old, the natural a.id the artificial the 'before aud after"' improvement The scenery on a clear day ii beautiful beyond description. Ai rar north as Greenwood and a? fal south as Edgetield can be seen with out the aid of a field glass. From the third story we could plainly sec the fields around Huiet's cross roads two miles east of Edgetield The store a'. Pleasant Lane and farm house after farm hoi:se in the surrounding country could be lo cated. Thc large fields ol' grain, a distance ol' from three to five miles away, were especially beautiful. Down near Limestone Mr. Strom has one field of oa'.s which contains about IOU acres. And speaking of his farms, Mr. Strom has them by the scores. His lands extend in one unbroken stretch nearly nine miles southeast of hi* home. Upon these Iv runs 108 plows. There is no wonder then that he makes ewry year one of the most attractive fea tures ol' thc county fair with Iii? cotton wagon parade a quarter of a mile in length. So pleasant was the short stay at the home of Mr. and Air.*. \V. A. Strom that the ed itor of The Advertiser will never pass through the Limestone com munity without ascending Bole* mountain. We do not wonder thal Elev, and Mrs. John Lake spoke co pleasantly of their visit of two daya last fall to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Strom. Make Arbor of Wire. A friend writes: "I have a nice young Scitppernon*. vine and in tended to make the arbor ol wiieJ but 1 am told that the wire will get too hot and burn the vine. What ?lo you think?" I think that there ire millions of grape vines in all parts of th*? country trained on wire and none that I ever heard of were burnt. 1 have used wire both on vertical trellis and on arbors, and have grown all sorts of vino and had Scupper nong and Jame* 011 wire and never a burn. Make your arbor of good heavy, galvan ized wire.-Progressive Farmer. Work to Begin on Electric Road From Augusta to Columbia. Augusta, Ga., April 22.-The contract has been iet for the con struction of tl J? Carolina & Georgia railway. Michael P. McGrath of Worcester, Mass., is the contractor and work will start not later than May 15. A meetin? of the directors and stockholder* of th?' road was held at the Hampton Terrace hotel Tues day at which every share of stock wa? represented. President James P. Jackson of the Carolina and Georgia presided. A resolution was passed unanimously to increase the capital stock from $100,000 to $'2,500,000. of which $600,000 will bc preferred. A bond issue of $2,000,000 wan alio authorized. The road, between Augusta and Colum bia,, a distance <jt" 75 miles, will be finished between 12 and 18 months. The road will be so constructed that either steam or electric trains will operate over it. Government Recipe for White wash. Half a bushel of unslaked lime: slake with warm water; cover du ring the process to keep in the steam; strain the liquid through a Reive or Htrainer; add a peck of salt, previously well dissolved in warm waler, three pounds of ground rice boiled to i thin paste and stir in boiling hut, half a pound of pow dered Spanish whiting and a pound of glue which has been previously dissolved overa slow lire, and add I live gallons of hot water to the , mixture; stir well and let it stand I for a few d: s, covered up from the I dirt. It should be put on hot. One pint of the mixture properly applied 'will cover a square yard. Small brushes are best. There is nothing j that can compare with it for out side or inside work, and it retains .its brilliancy for many years. Col oring matter may-be put in and made of any shade-Spanish brown, yellow ocher, or common clay. Progressive Farmer. Letter From White Town School. The farmers of our section are badly behind because of the heavy rains, but some few are beginning to plant. Our community was shocked last Thursday morning to le iro of the sudden death of Mrs. Belle Park man. Mrs. Parkman is thc mother ot our neighbor Mrs. Will Free land. Our hearts go out in sympa thy for Mrs. Freeland and the t'arni ily in their greai sorrow. Mis. Parkman will be sadly missed by her granddaughter, Minnie Free land, one of our school mates. All of us deeply sympathize with Sun IIie. She was so devoted to her grandmother who raised her. Our school has had a very pleas ant and profitable term ;ind will close with public exercises on May 2nd., and the public is invited. The exercises will begin al 8 o'clock Friday evening and we hope the weather will uc kind, as our *ehool house is not large enough to have our exercises in doors. It rained us out iast year, but we will be sure to have it on May 2nd., unless it is raining that evening. VVill be glad to have our County Superintendent to be with us on this occasion and yon, too, Mr. Editor. The general health of our com munity is good. We enjoy reading letters from the ol her schools, and wish more would write. If this escapes the waste basket I'll write again. This is my first loner for publication, School Boy, Pains in the Stomach. If j-ou continually complain of 'pains in the stomach, your liver or kidneys are ont of order. Neglect may lead to dropsy, kidney trouble, diabetes or Bright's difwase. Thou sands recommend Electric Bitters as the very best stomach and kid ney medicine iLade. H T Alston, of Raleigh, N. C., who suffered with pain in the stomach and back, write??.: \My kidneys were deranged ami my liver did not work right. I suffered much, hut Electric Bitters was recommended and 1 unproved from first dose. I now feel like a new man." It will improve vou, too. Only 50c and ii.00 Recommended by Penn ?fc Holstein, W E Lynch & Co.