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S WON BY THE CLOC ita .(ta By C. B. LEWIS. iiWtop^safetatatatatatai j Clip-slide-fall ! . That was May Palmer and she ?fallen on the icy pavement on h and knees. "Heigbo! Got a fall, have you That was Joseph Furlow, a pat Jn a woolen house downtown. ;' 'Tes, Tve had a fall," replied : May as she looked up. j "Come, now, but I shall help jnp," he said as he extended his J ."There you are, but you can't tal ?step alone. Do you live anywl jabout here?" j "Right there," said Miss May as [pointed to the steps, j "Oh, that is easy. I shall put Kirai around your shoulder and !lean on me, and we go up the step: ?safely as you walk a hall floor. E ?we are, and I'll ring the bell for : ?Good evening, madam. I've got to (for it or I shall be two minutes '. tat the store. See you again somet? ?perhaps." ' Miss May entered the house to I ?baby for a while, and when she cr [to explain the accident to her fat land mother the father replied wit) llaugh : i "Say, ni bet you any money t ?man was Joe Farlow. He pas ?along the street twice every day ;cept Sunday. They call him the '] ?man Clock,' because he is always ?time. If he Is one minute late at 'store there is almost a panic. Yes .must have been Joe who helped j up, and you had better look out a ?tie. Joe is a nice looking fellow, n ?he is making more money than a young man I can mention. I should jobject to having him for a son-in-la\ : "Well, he didn't laugh at me, a (that was good of him," replied M May as she went to the medici . chest to find the bottle of arnica. : Out of curiosity, of course, she po .'ed herself at a window about the til she figured Mr. Joseph Farlow wot be due to come along next evenir Mr. Farlow came along. He was time to the second. There was smile on his face, as he passed t ?house, but he didn't turn his head Isee if anybody was at the window. I :knew there was, and that he did n ;even give a glance was a mark in ? ivor of Mr. Joseph Farlow. Some days passed and Miss Mi ?tarted in her car one day to go to h dressmaker's. When the vehicle hf traversed several blocks, some hea^ trucks got the chauffeur in a pock and he lost his head for a momeri ?He ran the machine into a grocery vi 'Standing at the curb, and there was icrash and a scream. Joseph Farlo ;was passing at that moment. He ha ?gone to the grocery store on a bus ness errand, and he had given himse 'just so many seconds to get back I -his woolens. It is doubtful if tl trumpet of an elephant or the roar ( a lion would have made him halt, bi the scream Miss May gave stopped hil dead in his tracks. He saw her tryin to open the door of the auto, and i three jumps he had the door open an was helping her out saying: "It's you again, is it? Well, you chauffeur is not up to the mark. To will have to walk the rest of the wa3 Nb ice this time, and you won't get fall. By-by. I'm due at the store. And off went Mr. Joseph Farlow, am more than one pedestrian got a di] from his elhows to make up for los time. Maybe it was a month late when Mr. Palmer, father of May, sa in his office one afternoon and younj Mr. Farlow burst in exclaiming: "Say. Mr. Palmer, I know you b; sight and by name, though we neve: shook hands. You can ask any busi ness man about me. I just called t< say that I want the privilege of call ing on your daughter. It has happenec that I met her on two occasions, bu we have not exchanged names. I an a very busy man, but I will try anc spare ten or fifteen minutes som* evening to call and make her acquaint ance." It was a serious matter, but Mr Palmer could not help smiling over it He replied that Mr. Farlow might call any evening and remain 15 minutes 01 three hours if he would. If Miss Maj happened not to be at home they . could talk over the state of the market and smoke a good cigar to gether. Mr. Farlow thanked him and rushed out so impetuously that he up set an employee who was coming in. In about a week Mr. Farlow called. He didn't look at his watch as he sat . down to see if he could spare 14 or lo minutes, but he was soon so interested : that almost half an hour glided away. Miss May did not know whether she i -.liked Mr, Farlow or not, even after he ;had made half a dozen calls, but he kept calling so many times that she finally decided he was the right man. She answered that way to him, when lie came to the point one evening, and she was not a bit astonished when he added : "Well, that is over and I am a very happy man; also a very busy one. I . hall probably be detained at the store until midnight." And six months after marriage, , when May was asked about the "range ways of her husband, she re : lied: "Oh, that is all right. When I asked 'im for ten dollars this morning to buy a lot of little things, he threw me hundred-dollar bil' and said: "I am two minutes late this morning. ?Take the bill and keep the change." r"opyr!ght, 1917, hy thc McClure Newspa per Syndicate.) jr ! CHARITIES AND THE WAR. ! The war will not decrease the need for ordinary charitable effort It may, indeed, increase it. And that increase will be met by corresponding gener?s? ity on the part of men and women who have recognized their duty in this respect in the past as well as from the purses of those whose sense of respon sibility-is awakened for the first time by tire necessities of the conflict on which we have entered. The habit of giving once formed is capable of aston ishing (expansion, says New York Sun. No m?n, rich or poor, realizes the ease with which his contributions to good works can be made larger until lt ls demonstrated to him that the call ls imperative. Marvels of charity are performed by persons themselves ap parently In abject poverty. The well to-do always find more to contribut? than ls their practice, and the rich will fatten their gifts In proportion. From the will to help that today animates the nation we may confidently look for a wonderful quickening of charitable Impulse. It will open wider pockets already accessible to worthy appeals; it will unstrap wallets that have been tight wrapped by carelessness or Ig norance; and from them will come a flow of gold sufficient to maintain all the human edifices and services philan thropy has built to lighten the burdens of the unfortunate. Analysis of a year's fires In New York state brings out figures rather uncomplimentary to the owners of the damaged property, says the Scientific American Supplement. Out of a to tal loss of some $20.000,000 no less than 21.7 per cent ls found to fall under causes wholly preventable, while 46.5 per cent is attributed to unknown causes. Among the strictly prevent able causes we find all manner of faults which may be classified as bad construction, bad Installation and bad practice. Defective chimneys, improp erly exposed steam pipes, hot ashes or coals, are morely a few of many exam ples which might be given of the items which constitute the cause of an an nual loss of $4,358,618. Eminent Frenchmen estimate that Germany will be able to pay for this war at the rate of $3,200,000,000 a year. At the end of some scores of years the financial debt of Germany might be wiped out by such payments, but the centuries will not avail to pay the world for the other losses occasioned by the war, says Houston Post. And the heartaches and the tears and the suffering of women and children there is no recompense for these ! Prus sian militarism will owe the world so long as the world shall endure-a debt that never can be paid. An Item of current news, issued from Washington, gives some statisti cal information gathered by the cen sus bureau, wherein the park area pos sessed bjr the larger cities of the coun try is set forth. According to this New York leads In extent of pleusure grounds, having 7,713 acres, and Phila delphia comes next with 5,500 acres, followed by Los Angeles, Chicago, Den ver, Washington, etc. Since three entente missions have passed safely through the submarine zone, as well as an American flotilla and an American general and his staff, it begins to look a little as if from the standpoint of humanity Von Tlr pitz's scheme is ? highly successful failure. The boy emperor of China, It is re ported, has issued an order permitting the wearing of the queue. Is this re actionary? The wearing of a queue was good form in the United States in George Washington's time, but that was more than a century ago. Curiosity may also be defined as a form of eager and impertinent concern on the part of people, who, when $hey find that a lie is out somewhere, are never satisfied until they locate It and tag the fellow who told lt. China's revived monarchy foretold its cwn fate when lt proposed to re store obsolete absurdities. For In stance, what nation in the new align ment could live down the resuscitated handicap of a queue? Now that the government has an nounced that the supply of cans la once more ample it looks as if it ought to be able to tie some of them on cer tain kinds bf politicians. Japan is watching the trouble In China with the sympathetic air of a philosophical cat umpiring a battle be tween two enraged canaries. Give him a hen ami a hoe and a plat of ground and the war gardener will pledge himself to reduce the cost of living. One puzzled old timer demands to know how, if Scotch kilts are adopted, a man is going to strike a match. The problem of the day is, shall we e?t nur fuod now, or can it, and eat ii later? Free of Charge. Any adult suffering from cou cold or bronchitis, is invited to at the drug store of Collett Mitchell and get absolutely fre sample bottle of Boschee's Gert Syrup, a soothing and healing rei dy for all lung troubles, which a successful record of fifty ye Gives the patient a good nigl rest free from cougbiner, with 1 expectoration in the morning. Regular sizes, 25 and 75 cei For sale in all civilized countries Nonei^^ TRACT TO REPAIR BRIDGE. ! %The County Boards of Edgefi and McCormick counties will j ceive bids for the repair of bridge across Stevens creek, n Clark's Hill at the bridge on S tember 27, 1917. at twelve o'ch noon. The necessary repairs v be pointed out to bidders before ceiving bids, the successful bid? will be required to furnish bond : the faithful performance of contra The right to reject any and all b is reserved. This contract will let jointly by the two counties, a each county will be responsible i its pro rata share of same. R. N. Broadwater, Sup. E. C., S. C. J. H. Lvon, Sup. Mc. C., S. C. Sept. 4, 1917. For Sale One. Lombard No. 2 Saw Mi cable drive. Will put in first-cla condition to interested parties, li reason for selling: I have sold n engine and will sell this mill at bargain, and will guarantee it to t good work if handled properly. Apply to H. w. MCKIE; Colliers, S. C., 9-12-3t. R. F. D. Citation. State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. By W. T. Kinnaird, Probate Judgi Whereas, Mrs. A. B. Roper, c above County and State has mac suit to me, to grant her Letters < Administration of the Estate an effects of Samuel L. Roper, lat? c above County and State. These Are Therefore to cite an admonish all and singular the kir dred and creditors of the said San uel L. Roper, deceased, tha.t the be ana appear oeroro me, in th Court of Probate, to be held ? Edgefield, S. H., S. C., in my of fice on the 28th tday of Septembe (1917) next after publication there of, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, b show cause, if any they have, wh; the said Administration should no be granted. Given under mjr Hand, this 10tl day of September A. D., 1917. W. T. KINNAIRD, P. J., E. C. Sept. 10, 1917-31. Master's Sale. State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield, Court Common Pleas. M. A. Jones-Plaintiff-against Anderson Brunson, et. al.,-De fendant. Pursuant to a decree in the above entitled cause, I shall offer for sah at public outcry to the highest bid der before the Court House, Towr of Edgefield, County and State aforesaid, on Salesday in October, 1917, the same being the first daj of said month, between the legal hours of sale the following descrb ed realty, to wit: All that oertain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and be in the County and State aforesaid, containing seventy-four and 88-100 (74-88-100) acres, more or less, and bounded as follows: North by lands of Lawrence Wash; East by lands of Mrs. Susan B. Hill: South by lands of Mrs. Cornelia Co th ran and Mrs. Carrie Burnett, and West by lands of Charil - Bussev. Terms of Sale: One-half cash, balance on a credit of one year, with interest from date of said sale, or all leash at purchaser's option. The credit portion, if any, to be secured by the bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of the premises. Said bond and mort gage to provide for interest from date, and ten per cent, attorney's fees, in case same shall be placed in hands of an attorney for collection. If purchaser at said sale shall fail to comply with the terms thereof, within one hour from the time of said sale, said premises, upon direc tion of plaintiff, or his attorney, will be resold on said day at the risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers. J. H. CANTELOU. Master E. C. Sept. 3, 1917. Abbeville-Greenwood Mu tuai Insurance Associ ation. Organized 1892. Property Insured $2,500,000. WRITE OR CALL on the un dersigned for any information you may desire about our?|planSof insur I ance, We insure your property against destruction by FIRE, WINDSTORM or LIGHT NING and do so cheaper than any Com pany in existence. Remember, we are prepared to prove to you that ours is the safest and cheapest plan of insurance known. Our Association is now licensed to write Insurance in the counties of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCor mick, Laurens and Edgefield. The officers are: Gen. J. Frasei Lyon, "^resident, Columbia, S. C. J. R. Blake, Gen. Agt., Secy. & Treas., Greenwood, S. C. DIRECTORS. A. 0. Grant, Mt. Carmel, S. C. J. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. C. Jno. H. Childs, Bradley, S. C. A. W. Youngblood, Hodges, S. C. S. P. Morrah, Willington, S. C. L.N. Chamberlain, McCormick, S.'C. R. H. Nicholson, Edgefield. S. C. F.L.Timmerman, Pln't. Lane, S. C. J. C. Martin, Princeton, S. C. W. H. Wharton, Waterloo, S. C. J. R. BLAKE, Gen. Agt. Greenwood, S. C. Jan. 1st. 1917. Southern Railway Company. Columbia, S. C., July 23, 1917. BULLETIN: To All Concerned: Effective Tuesday, July 24, will restore service between Trenton and Edgefield as follows: EXTRA. Lv. Trenton . . . .8.00 A.M. Lv. Parkhill . . . . 8:10 A. M. Ar. Edgefield . . . 8:20 A. M. EXTRA. Lv. Edgefield . . 8:45 A.M. Lv. Paikhill . . .. 8:55 A.M. Ar. Trenton . . . 9:05 A.M. Ill, 131 and 132 will observe following figures: NO. 111. Lv; Edgefield . . ii:l5 A.M. Lv. Parkhill . . 11:25 A.M. Lv. Trenton . . . 11:35 A.M. Lv. Baynham . . 11:45 A.M. Lv. Eureka . . . 11:50 A.M. Lv. Milledgeville . . 11:55 A.M. Lv. Lakeview . . 12:03 P.M. Lv. Crofts . . . . 12:09 P.M. Lv. Pineridge Camp . 12:19 P.M. Ar. Aiken . . . 12:25 P.M. No. Ill miced between Edgefield and Trenton. NO. H2 MIXED. Lv. Aiken . . . 12:55 P.M. Lv. Pineridge Caup . 12:59 P.M. Lv. Crofts .... 1:09 P.M. Lv. Lake View . . . P.M. Lv. Milledgeville . 1:25 P.M. Lv. Eureka .... 1:34 P.M. Lv. Baynham ... 1:42 P.M. Lv. Trenton . . . . 1:55 P.M. Lv. Parkhill .... 2:15 P.M. Ar. Edgefield . . . 2:25 P.M. NO. 131 MIX?D. Lv. Trenton . . . 1:15 P.M. Lv. Baynham . . . 1:25 P.M. Lv. Eureka .... 1:34 P.M. Lv. Milledgeville . , 1:41 P.M Lv. Crofts .... :55 P.M. Lv. Pineridge Camp . ?08 P.M. Ar. Aiken .... ?15 P.M. No. Ill, 131, 132 make tig stops above stations except Trente^ whioh ?6 a stop. Time shown as iforma tion only and confers no rigbs. B, W. BROOK, Chief Dispatcer. Notice ol Final lis charge. To All Whom These Presents \y Concern: Whereas, Mrs, Mattie W. Den* has made application unto th Court for Final Discharge of Acj ministratrix in re the Estate of T R. Denny deceasec, on this the 10th day of September, 19. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, crelitors, or parties interested, to show ?ause before me at my office at Eigefield Court House, South Carolna, on the 8th day of October 19l7at ll o'clock a. m., why said ordeiof Discharge should not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, .. P., E. C. Sept. 10, 1917. Well Equipped Ginnery I have a modern Lummus ginnery that contains all of the late improvements. Everything recently overhauled. Cleans seed thoroughly and makes excellent sample. Bagging and ties always on hand. Located just one mile and a half east of Edgefield. Best of attention given every patron. Your patronage will be appreciated. Will gin as cheap as any body. Highest majket price paid for seed. M. C. PARKER 1 G. H. Nixox G. W. WRIGHT | J ESTABLISHED 1891 I + _ * ! NIXON & WRIGHT ! ! COTTON FACTORS f * 851 Reynolds Street AUGUSTA, GEORGIA f + * ? , - t X Liberal Cash Advances Made on Consignments *> * Personal Attention Given All Shipments ? .fr ? Southern Railway System )| An Ambition and a Record j Vi ? THE needs of ^e South are identical with the needs j ,/v \ : i of the Southern Rillwayi the rrowth and success of one means i > J J :be upbuildine of thc other. , L ll ! ? The Southern Railway asks no favors-no ?pedal prlrUefe not. J J/y J accorded to others. I \ The ambition of thc Southe/n Railway Company is to iee that , ????? i unity of interest that ls bora of co-operation between the public and | - 1 the railroads j to see perfected that fair and frank policy tn the manare- * ,' ment of railroads which invites the eon?dence of eovemmental <r \ acencies; to realize that liberality of treatment which will enable it J J to obtain thc additional capital needed for the acquisition of better and VV enlarged facilities incident to the demand for increased and better V sen-ice ; and, finally- 'S To take Its niche In the body politic of the South alonnld-' of J) ather rreat industries, with no more, but with equal llbcmes, equal S ricbts and equal opportunit?s. ... - " The Southern Serves the South." y)?x*** With thai Sickening 40$ k It is almost a crime to dos? children with calomel-that nauseating, pois onous mineral that some folks still think is the one thing that will relieve constipation, headache and other bil ious conditions. I wouldn't give calo mel to a dog unless I wanted to kill it. When you need liver or stomach medicine, use a safe, guaranteed veg etable preparation like Martin's Liver Medicine. It tastes good. It acts powerfully on the liver and bowels ?vithout pain or griping. And it often javes one from a spell of sickness. One of the best known men in Had iock, Ga., is C. H. Keller. On the 12th )f May he wrote the following letter ;o the proprietors of Martin's Liver Medicine: - ..;.;?<,v "I have five children in school and all of hem showed decided sallowness and were rery sluggish. I gave each of them a dose if Martin's Liver Medicine night and morn ug for two days. Their complexions cleared ip and they are now normal children in ?very respect. The medicine did not inter V fere with them in school and did not gripe like liver medicine formerly used. My young est child, three years old, was sick last sum mer and it took careful nursing and the at tention of physicians to save him, and I am sure that a few doses of Martin's Liver Medicine has prevented a recurrence of the same trouble. Therefore I feel it my duty to others to let them know what Martin's Liver Medicine did in my home." You run no risk in buying Martin's Liver Medicine. It is a recognized standard preparation, made according to the prescription of a prominent Southern physician. It is composed of absolutely pure drugs and is guar anteed to give positive satisfaction. If after taking a bottle of it you are dissatisfied with the result, carry the empty bottle to your druggist and you will receive your 50c back. If your druggist hasn't Martin's Liver Medicine,' he can easily get it for you. Do not accept any substi tute. There is no other medicino "just as good." * For Sale by COLLETT & MITCHELL, Edgefield, S. C. BARRETT & COMPANY (INCORPORATED) COTTON FACTORS i Augusta.Georgia 1