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Office No. 61 Residence, No.l 7. Wednesday, May 2 LOCAL AND PERSONAL, Rev. R. G. Shannonhouse is spending several days in Charlotte. Mr. Claude Lyon came up from Augusta and spent Sunday under ^he parental roof. Mrs. J. Maner Lawton and her youngest little daughter are visiting relatives in Spartanburg. Mrs. Emma Blocker who is great ly beloved in Edgefield is visiting her niece, Mrs. Thomas H.iRains ford. Mrs. J. Pope Matthews of Col um bia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Kate Kernagban, and sister, Mrs. J. W. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wilson of Lexington, Ky., have been the guests jof Mr. and Mrs. Bettis Cantelou for the past week. Miss Grace Dobson has returned from a very pleasant visit of several weeks to her brother, Mr. Charles R. Dobson, in Greensboro, N. C. Mr. James O. Sheppard went to Charleston this morning to confer with General Wood with reference to entering some branch of military j ?ervice. Mr. William Fitzmaurice, a hand some young man from Columbia, hi'- been spending the past week in Edgefield with his sister, Mrs. James "S. Byrd. Mr. L. E. Jackson of Trenton spent Sunda}' here with his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Johnson, worshipping morning and afternoon in the Bap tist church. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mays and Miss Lillian Palmer, a sister of I Mrs. Mays, arrived Saturday from Washington, D. C., to spend some time here with Col. S. B. Mays. Miss Beulah Jumper arrived this morning from Springfield, and was met by Mrs. Julia Prescott in her car, taking her out to Red PI ill to visit her sister, Mrs. W. T. Pres cott. Mr. C. W. Watson has just com pleted an attractive brick store on the lot opposite the oil mill and it will be filled with merchandise as a wholesale grocery by Mr. Frat'k Logan. Mrs. Ida Boatwright of Ridge Spring spent Thursday and Friday here with her sister, Mrs. Emma Dobson. She is always very cordially greeted by her Edgefield friends. Miss Virginia Addison has been spending the past week m Atlanta attending the grand opera, being j the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Blalock, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Fair. Mr. Frank Logan has decided to erect a brick residence next door to the home of Mr. W A. Strom. Such an attractive home will further enhance the appearance of this prominent street. Miss Mary Jones has arrived to spend her Bummer vacation at home. Her school at Bethune closed Fri day with appropriate exercises, an address being delivered by Dr. E. W. Sikes, president of Coker Col lege. At the hoar of closing our forms this, Wednesday, morning we, together with the entire community, were greatly shocked by the sudden death of Mr. J. W. Cheatham of apoplexy. A fuller notice will be given next week. Our young friend, Francis Shep pard, has just been deservedly re warded with a commission as first lieutenant in the field artillery. He? is now stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. The Advertiser confidently expects to soon hear of other pro motions, No visitor in Edgefield in a long, long time has been more cordially greeted than Mr. Frank Tompkins of Connellsville, Pa., who ha? made a hurried business trip this week to Edgefield, his first love. Mrs Tompkins and Master John did not come with him this time. Our community is depressed over the continued Illness of Mrs. Walter L. Holston, who has been confined to her bed for nearly two years. Her sister, Mrs. T. A. Williams, of j Cleora was with her Monday and another sister, Mrs. Jesse Bailey of the Red Oak Grove community is spending this week with her. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Kemp of the Cailison community spent Saturday and Sundav here with their soc, Mr. J. D. Kemp. The Advertiser g r a t e f u 1 ly acknowledges the receipt of an invi tation to the piano recital at Coker College by Miss Hallie Hanck White of Johnston Tuesday even ing, May 8, at 8:30 o'clock. Miss White has made a good record at Coker college and will within a few days receive her diploma. Mrs. Mojeska Bennett and little daughter of Augusta spent several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Edmunds last week, leaving for Washington, D. C., Saturday afternoon where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Ben nett has permanent employment in the Washington navy yard. B. B. Evans, Esq., of Columbia has been spending several days in Edgefield at the bedside of his aged mother, Mrs. Victoria Evans, who, as announced last week, fell and fractured her hip. Everything pos sible has been done that will in any way contribute to her comfort and she is resting as well as could be expected. The Edgefield chapter, U. I). C., will meet Tuesday afternoon, May 8, at 4:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. S. Johnson. A full attend ance is desired as plans will be completed for observing Memorial Day. All members who have not contributed to the expenses incident to Memorial Day will please make payment at the meeting next Tues day afternoon. There will be a meeting of the colored people of the Meeting Street section at Willow Spring church next Saturday at 1 o'clock in the interest of food preparedness. The white people of the community are requested to attend also. There will be appropriate addresses by Mr. P. N. Lott of Johnston and Rev T. H. Holmes and Rev. H. W. Evans of Augusta. Yon are not doing all that you ought, in the matter of prepared ness, unless you have planted largely of tomatoes for canning- Mr George F. Mims can supply you with strong, vigorous, home-grown plants fresh from the bed. His plants will live, if properly put out. But, if through careless planting, they do not live, then go back to him and he will sell you 6ome more. Mr. Lott Has Resigned. Besides the personal friends of Mr. Lott over the county, those who are interested in scientific agri culture will learn wi'h regret of the resign J lion of L P. N. Lott, our county demonstration agent. For the past five or six years he has served in this capacity and has teen instrumental in getting a large number of farmers out of thefcold ruts. Mr. Lott's labors have not been confined to this county alone, having been assigned special duties in attending and addressing farm ers institutes in different parts of the State. It has not been announc ed who Mr. Lott's successor will be, but it is hoped that those higher up will not let our county remain long without a demonstration agent. A Near-$erious Accident. Saturday afternoon about six o'clock while Mr. Joe Hammond, Miss Blanche Jumper and Mr. Will ?U/ctS Whatley w?re returning from a fish-fry in an automobile the car skidded while rounding a curve nnd turned over in the Martin Town road just below the home of Mr. D. T. Mathis. The two young men were thrown a considerable distance and Miss Jumper was caught under the car. As soon as the young men could take stock and get themselves to gether they raised the car and extri cated the young lady who was un conscious for two hours. She was carried to the home of her sister, Mrs. W. T. Prescott, and after a thorough examination the physician stated that she had received several severe bruises but no serious injury. It was Mr. Whatley's car and he was at the wheel but no blame at taches to him. In some unaccountable way the machine became unmanageable. Stephens-Vanri. A marriage in which much iaterest is being manifested by friends in all parts of the county is announced by the fol lowing invitation, and The Advertiser in advance sincerely congratulates these two widely beloved young friends: Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Stephens request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of ther daughter Anna Beatrice to Mr. Julius M. Vann on Wednesday evening, May sixteenth at nine o'clock Magnolia Heights North Augusta, South Carolina Meeting Called to Or ganize Corn and In view of the present short age of food, both in bread and meat, it is incumbent upon every person, as far as means and circumstances will permit, to use every effort and energy to make something to eat. In order to encourage and stimulate the boys and youths of our county to do their part in this tremendously impor tant duty to our country The Bank of Edgefield has decided to organize our boys and youths into pig and corn clubs. We request that at least one boy between the age of 12 and 18 years from each township in Edgefield county attend a meeting which is hereby called to be held at The Bank of Edgefield on May 12, 1917. at ll o'clock, to discuss the pig club and corn club question. The bank would be pleased to have a parent attend with the boy contemplating becoming a member of these clubs. Boys, come to the meeting ; it will interest you. THE BANK OF EDGEFIELD Baptist Revival Services. During the past ten days very successful revival services have been conducted in the Baptist church, afternoon and evening. The preach ing has been done by Rev. D. P. Montgomery, who has been engaged in evangelistic work for about 25 years; He is a native of South Car-j olina, and was educated at Furman , University, but has spent most of his time since entering the ministry in the West. Recently he moved his family to Greenville, where he has purchased a home and will re side permanently. The return of Mr. Montgomery to his native State is a kindly dispensation of Provi: dence at this time. Through him Edgefield has been greatly blessed. In addition lo the professed conver sion of a large number, the spiritual life of all who have sat at his feet from day to day has been greatly quickened. Never has the gospel been more plainly or more effective ly presented in Edgefield than by him. He has won his hearers by his intense earnestness and his en tire consecration to God's service, and it is profoundly regretted by those who heard him from day to day that to-night will be the closing service. After spending a day or two with his family in Greenville he, together with his musical direc tor, Mr. E. L. Faircloth, also of Greenville, wdl begin a revival meeting at Ridge Spring Sunday. The following have presented them selvesjfor baptism: Elizabeth Lott, Effie Allen Lott, Mary DeLoach, Lanham Dorn, Isabelle Byrd, Lillie Holston, Gertrude Thur mond, Julia Strom, Elizabeth Rives, Eliese Hudgens, Sarah Lyon, Benj. Cogburn, William Cogburn, Mae Rives, Mattie Saunders, Lillian Pattison, Mor gan Lamb, Dixon Timmerman, William Jones, Edward Peak, Allen George Thurmond, James Hughes, Manly De Loach, Ruth Hurt, Rachel Arthur, E. P. Arthur, William Hughes, Luther Johnson. Mr. W. T. Mullinax united with the church by letter, which will be secured from the Baptist church ?in Spartan burg of which he has been a member in the past. Card oi Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who came far and near and watched over me day and night the three long weeks that I was so ill. Someday we hope to be able to return some of the kind nesses that was bestowed upon us by our many friends. Our hearts have been deeply touched by these mani festations of friendship. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Mathis, When in need of gasoline come to our store-price this week is 27 cents per gallon. Stewart & Kemaghan* Paint your car with Lucas Auto Paint. One coat makes a satisfac tory job. See our window display of Auto Painting materials. M od oe, S. C. Lucas Paint. W. E. Lynch & Co. JOHNSON LETTER. (Continued from First Page.) 'The Homespun Dress" - Miss Marion Boyd. The officers of the mother chapter were present, and it was a great pleasure to them to see the work so well taken up. Mrs. O. D. Black told something of the conference of the Edisto Dis trict held at St. Matthew, making mention of the fact that in the read ing of the chapter report, the men tion of the fine work of the C. of C., brought applause. The other officers each had a few words co say. The hostess served a delicious ice course with silver cake. Although the Civic League was organized late in the spring, it is doing good work, and the com mittees are busy. The last meeting was held on Thursday afternoon in the library of the high school, Mrs. S. J. Watson presiding. The minutes of the last meeting, read by the Secretary, Mrs. M. T. Turner, showed that the work was very act ive. The membership committee reported 32 honorary members, the men being valuable aid in the work, with a promise of seven more. The committee to provide the trash cans on the streets hoped to have these up soon. Each committee was al lowed a certain amount of money to effect their line of work. There were several suggestions for aid and the work will no doubt go on well. The committee for yard inspection will make the tour this week, prizes having been offered for the best im proved yards. The Camp Fire Girls were re organized here last Monday, Mes dames A. P. Lewis and Lewis Blount meeting with them to effect the organization and to help outline their work. Mrs. Blount was re elected as Guardian and the uniform will be decided on at next meeting* Each was very patriotic and at an early date will take up first aid work. The National League for Wom an's Service met Saturday afternoon in the Sunday School roora of the Baptist church, and plans were made for the meeting of Tuesday afternoon, at which time Mrs. R- I. Manning will address the ladies. The lines of endeavor that the vari ous detachments will take up, were discussed and several signified their intention of taking up first aid. All the physicians have offered lo give ali instruction needed, and Mrs. M. T. Turner offered her home as the place of meeting when this should be taken up. Mrs. Frank S. Bland was at home to a number of her friends on Fri day afternoon and a very happy time was had with this cordial host ess. Several tables of Rook were arranged and after an animated game, it was found that Mrs. M. W. Crouch had made the highest score, and was presented with the prize. After the game all enjoyed a refreshing course of ices and cake. Free Illustrated Lectures in the Opera House. One of the most potent factors in quickening interest in Christian work lo-day is the Mission Study class, as organized among many evangelical churches. For several years such classes have been held in some of the churches in Edgefield with marked SU??;?9? and benefit to those who at tended. This year at the invitation of the Woman's Mission Society of the Baptist church Dr. E. P. Jones will conduct a class, using the book, "South American Neighbors." On next Sunday at the Baptist church he will give a synopsis of the book, and on Monday and Tuesday nights at 8:30 o'clock will continue the subject with illustrated lectures in the opera house. The pictures will be from slides of the best quality, and th J views of South America, the "Continent of To-morrow," will show many scenes of interest, be ginning with tho beautiful harbor of Buenos Aires, and extending along the coast to Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Pernambuco and other places where mission work has been estab lished. Fifty views, many colored and all different, will be shown each night. These lectures are free, and every person in Edgefield, regardless of age or denomination, is cordially invited to come to the church and opera bouse and receive pleasure aud instruction by this rare opportu nity. _^_ For first-class, filtered ga.oline that will generate a maximum of power, come to us* Our price this week is 27 cents per gallon Stewart & Kernaghan>. A large assortment mens' and boys* palm beach and;cool cloth auits on hand, Rubenitein. Fewer re In many recipes the numbe: with excellent results by us of Royal Baking Powder, abc omitted. The following rec Chocolate Sj lM cups flour % teaspoon snit 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 squares melted chocolate The old method callad for 4 < DIRECTIONS-Sift flour, baking times. Beat whole eggs. Add si slowly; add next vanilla, melted cl without beating. Sift in dry ingn possible. Pour into large baking bake in slow oven twenty minute damp, hot cloth, spread with wt Booklet of recipes which eco expensive ingrsdic Address ROYAL BAKING POWDER Children's Day Exercises at Methodist Church. Last Sunday Children's Day was observed at the Methodist church. The church was decorated with various colored roses and green One of the prettiest and most im pressive parts of the service was the baptism of babies and the baptism and the reception into the church membership of children. The fol lowing handsome babies were bap tized: Thomas Mott Kernaghan, presented by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Kernaghan, and his aunt Miss R?sela Parker as godmother; Martha ?tewart, presented by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart, and her aunt, Mrs. J. P. Matthews as godmother; Grady Cannon Cor ley, presented by his mother, Mrs. A. H. Corley. The following children then pre sented themselves for baptism and church membership: M. T. Gunter, Benjamin Edwin Nicholson, Alice Prescott, Margie Prescott and Laurie Prescott. The program as carried out fol lows: Processional. Prayer, congregation standing. Prayer, response by children. Announcement by Superintend ent B. E. Nicholson. Song, "I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old." Roll call of cradle roll babies. Welcome to cradle roll members, by Lucy MeManus, Dorothea Sheppard, Martha Stewart, Margie Prescott. Baptism of babies. c<ong, "The Dearest Gems of All." FO The Univ To Owners < Thc Ford Motor Cc appointed us authori: cars in this territory sent Ford interests, Ford owners. The demands that we ( an adequate service competent Ford me genuine Ford-made i i rig regular Ford prie This is the service w owners. Material-w the standard of each When your Ford c bring it to us, and expert Ford mechar the assurance of ge: with genuine Ford-n Ford cars-Runabou $360; Coupelet $50; Sedan $645, all f. o. 1 Eidson j 'PHONE 82 r of eggs may be reduced sing an additional quantity jut a teaspoon, for each egg :ipe is a practical example: Donge Roll tablespoons melted shortening i cup hot water teaspoon vanilla teaspoons Royal Baking Powder ?BK? and no baking powder powder and salt together three owly sugar, then boiling water locolate and melted shortening, edienta, and fold in as lightly as pan lined with oiled paper, and s. When done, turn out on a dte icing and roll. nomize Cn eegs and other ?nts malled free. CO. 135 William St., New York "The Beginners:" Elizabeth Nicholson, Annie Nicholson, Helen Dunovant. Song by school: "There's a Friend for Little Children. Recitation by Miss June Rains ford's class. Recitatian, "Our Flag" - Ned Nicholson, M. T. Gunter, Janie Edwards. Recitation, by Marjorie Gray. Song by Miss June Rainsford's class. Recitation and Song by the Juniors. The Bible and its message of Peace and Good Will-Classes of Mrs. Smith and Miss Cart ledge. Bible Story: The Boy Who Wanted to Help. Offering. Closing Song: "Lead us Mighty Captain." Benediction. Try Monkey-Grip for repairing of inner tubes and casings. We have it for $1.75. per tube. Stewart <fc Kernaghan. Millinery. A large shipment of shapes and ribbon just received. We always have a full and complete line. * Rubenstein. DR J. S. BYRD, Dental Surgeon OFFICE OVER POSTOFFICE Residence 'Phone 17-R. Office 3. RD er sal Car jf Ford Cars rnipany, of Detroit, zed agents for Ford , to properly repre to give service to Company in return ;quip and maintain station, employing chanics, using only materials and charg es. e are giving to Ford orkmanship-prices, guaranteed. ?ar needs attention, get the benefit of lies. We give you miine Ford service, lade parts. t $345 ; Touring Car i ; Town Car $595; b. Detroit. Auto Co. EDGEFIELD, S. C.