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Farmers Should not Camplain of Nitrate Shortage. Parts of a letter to County Agent, Addison B. Carwile from Chas. J. Brand, Bureau of Markets, "Washing ton, D. C. says that farmers should not complain of shortage in nitrate of soda. The letter in pars is as fol lows: "Exceptional care is exercised to aee that the bags are' correctly ?weighed. Nitrate of soda will shrink considerably under adverse con ditions, and this, undoubtedly, ac counts for the shrinkage in cases you mention. "The application for soda signed by each individual for the amount de sired by him, under paragraph 8, contains the following statement " 'I will- accept th? weights made at the loading point or port for ni trate delivered to me in bags weighed individually at the loading point or port, or if an entire carlot of nitrate is delivered to me. If only a part of a carlot is delivered to me and the bags have not been weighed individually at the loading point or port, I will ac cept the weights made by the person distributing the .carlot or by some other person designated by him to weigh the nitrate.' "You understand that the Depart-:: ment of Agriculture is selling this < nitrate at cost to the farmers at the j : net amount at which the nitrate costs j ? the Department. The Department': stands, therefore, to make no profits 1 .on any of the sales, although, at the J: same time, it runs the risk of losing any nitrate that may shrink or be i destroyed while in storage. In view ; of these facts, it will be necessary '. for the various farmers to accept the shrinkages without further question, ? as specified in the contract signed by ? them. Considering the fact that no i profit is realized by the Department ? of Agriculture and that the farmers 1 are securing their nitrate require- ? ments at from S 7 to $10 per ton less than they could secure it from any ? other sources, I hardly believe that 1 their objections are fully merited. ? It is suggested that you explain this : : matter to such farmers who feel that !i they have legitimate cause for com- j < plaint." p Report on Edge?eld County ?? Almshouse. U Mr. J. R. Scurry, Superintendent. Visited November 7, 1918, by As-j1 sistant Secretary Broyles and Fiscal j? Agent Dixon, with Mr. H. C. Porter. M Inmates present, ll, of whom 5 are,] whites. No children. The average ! daily population in this almshouse j ? for the past two and a half years has 1 been approximately 14.5. ji The Edgefield almshouse is located j 1 about two miles from Edgefield, on a j good farm of approximately 275 * acres. The buildings are one story two room'cottages, and on the day of inspection all rooms were clean ex cept one, and the condition of, this special room was due largely to the class of inmate in it, the man being blind, and therefore, unable to keep the premises clean. The nur.se who as-1, sisted the matron and superintendent last year is longer employed, due to j j inability to find a woman who will work at the almshouse, the superin tendent said. The food f:>r the in- ( mates is all cooked in a common kitchen, but it is eaten in the bed- ^ rooms. Two regular meals are served , daily, with milk for supper in addi- j ( tion. The spirit of the hornet ?ems I to be good, and thc inmates appeared | contented and weil cared for. Among the inmates are four blind persons, two with one leg missing, one invalid unable to take care of herself, and three feeble-minded people. The records of the population are good, the cause of death being the only de sirable item that "does not appear on . the book. In order that conditions at this almshouse may be made still better, we recommend that the Supervisor and Commissioners have the dormi tories of the paupers screened com pletely next summer, or in the early spring; that they build at once three fiy-proof pail type privies, one for the Superintendent's family, one for the whites, and one for the negroes; that the matron be paid a salary for assisting with the inmates, in addi tion to the small sum she gets for sewing; that a negro woman be em ployed to assist with the sick and blind inmates as soon as such a wo man can be found; and that blankets be provided for bed covering as far as possible, and in providing for weekly inspections of the institution by the county physician. We recommend that the Superin tendent add to his records the cause of death, where known; that all blan kets in use be washed quarterly in stead of semi-annually; and that the stable manure be piled in a bin daily, and hauled out and scattered weekly. STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS. G. CROFT WILLIAMS, Secretary. Edgefield County Cotton Asso ciation. The farmers of Edgefield County met in the Court House February 22, and on motion of J. L. Mims, the present organization was made per manent with P. N. Lott, Chairman and J. G. Holland, Secretary. W. A. Strom, delegate from Edge field County, made a report of the meeting held in New Orleans for the purpose of organizing all the Cotton States in a movement for holding the present cotton on hand for a re munerative price, and also a reduc tion in cotton acreage of 33 1-3 per cent for 1919. Mr. Strom read a very thorough report of this meeting, which was at tended by representatives from all of the cotton growing states, and which shows how the farmers and business men of the South have their hearts in this movement and mean to fight it to a successful end. Mr. Harris, Com missioner of Agriculture, A. E. Pad gett, J. L. Mims and J. W. Cox all made very strong and imnressive talks on the importance of holding the present cotton on hand and re ducing the acreage in cotton this year. This is the only thing that will car ry us through this very critical finan cial condition which we are now fac ing. We will have to stand together and put our whole hearts in this move ment if we expect to win this fight, which means a financial emancipation for the farmers of the South. At the State meeting held in Co lumbia, the following committee was appointed for Edgefield County: A. E. Padgett, chairman; T. H. Rainsford, W. A. Strom, L. W. Cheatham, G. T. Swearingen, W. W. Fuller, S. J. Wat son, H. G. Eidson and J. W. Cox, and this committee elected S. H. Nichol son and J. G. Holland as members of ;he committee with J. G. Holland as Secretary. The above committee met Monday ifternoon and on motion of W. W. Fuller, the school L :stees in each school district were appointed as a sub-committee, together with other nen to be appointed in each school district on this sub-committee, ii make a house to house canvass and ?very farmer in his school district to sign the pledge to reduce his cotton acreage 33 1-3 per cent this year. There will be a meeting at the of fice of W. W. Fuller Saturday, March 3th at eleven o'clock A. M. at which time these committies will make a report of the work accomplished. J. L. Mims, L. W. Cheatham and T. H. Rainsford were appointed as ;he Publicity Committee to keep this important movement before the peo ple. Let us all pull together and win ;his fight! J. G. Holland, Secretary. NOTICE OF SALE. We will offer for sale at Green wood Court House at ll o'clock on Sales day in March, 1919, same being the third day of the month, the fol lowing described Real Estate: TRACT NO. 1 Contains eighty one (SI) acres Greenwood County, and hounded by r.iore or less located near Phoenix in the lands of J. P. Stockman, J. I. Chipley, and others. Known as the Chipley place. Rented this year for 1,200 pounds of Lint Cotton. Tenant Allen Williams. TRACT NO. 2 Contains seventy five (75) acres more or less. Located near Aiton Brothers in Greenwood County. Bounded by hinds of F. P. Rush, E. W. Wats st., B. A. Hunter and others. One horse farm in cultivation, balance in Timber. Known as "The Summer House" place.. TRACT NO. 3 Contains one hundred twenty-one (121) acres more or less. Located in Edgefield County. Bounded by Rocky Creek, lands of Gilchrist and others, and known as part of Mrs. Lanier Estate. Two horse farm in cultiva tion. Tenanf, William Peterson. TRACT NO. 4 Contains two hundred three (203) acres more or less, in McCormick County and known : Dr. Lanier's Home place. Boundec by Cuffytown Creek, Public Road from Longmires to Plum Branch and Longmires +0 McCormick. Two horse farm in culti vation. Tenant, Juby Gaskin. TERMS. One half cash, balance at 8 per cent for one year. Purchaser to pay for stamps. Parties desiring information con cerning above described land may see G. W. Rush, of Greenwood, S. C. M. S. Chipley, B. L. Chipley, Executors of J. S. Chipley, Will. LOST. Between Mrs. Abner Covar's and Mr. Yancy Bryan's, a plush coat trimmed with fur collar, cuffs and a round thc bottom. Please return to Mandy Kinard, Johnston, S. C. Notice of Final Discharge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern : WHEREAS, J. Earle Ouzts -has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Administrator in re the Estate of A. C. Ouzts deceased, on this the 24 day of February, 1919. THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or parties interested, to show cause be fore me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 24 day of March 1919, at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of Discharge should not be granted. W. T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. February 24, 1919. FOR SALE. One 12 H. P. Gasoline Engine. One 20 inch Meadows Corn Mill, in good condition. Will sell cheap or trade for Liberty Bonds or War Savings Stamps. Apply to G. C. Jordan, Callison, S. C. 2-26-2tpd. FOR SALE. Ten thousand feet of lumber at my father's farm. John R. DeLaughter, North Augusta, S. C. '2-26 FOR SALE. Two nudes, a middle-buster, a Chattanooga turn plow, a disc har row. Apply to N. L. Brunson. 2-26-2tpd. Treasurer's Notice. The County Treasurer's office will be open for the purpose of receiving taxes from the 15th dav of October, 1918, to the 15th day oi March, 1919. All taxes shall be due and payable between the 15th day of October, 1918, and December 31st, 1918. That when taxes charged shall not be paid by December 31st, 1918, the County Auditor shall proceed to add a penalty of one per cent, for Janu ary, and if taxes are not paid on or before February 1st, 1919, the Coun ty Auditor will proceed to add two per cent, and five per cent additional, from the 1st of March to the 15th of March, after which time all unpaid taxes will be collected by the Sheriff. The tax levies for the year 1918 are as follows: Mills For Statepurposes 8^4 For Ordinary County 7 For Constitutional School Tax 3 For Antioch 4 For Baco iool District 7% For Blc 2 For Pl jr-Limestone 4 For ..hers 4 For Flat Rock 4 For Oak Grove 3 For Red Hill 4 For Edgefield 8 For Elmwood No. 8 2 For Elmwood No. 9 2 For Elmwood No. 30 2 For Elmwood L. C. 3 For Hibler 3 For Johnston ll For Meriwether (Gregg) 2 For Moss 3 For Ropers 2 For Shaw 4 For Sweetwater 4 Talbert 2 For Trenton 8 % For Wards 2 For Blocker R. R. (portion) 15 For Elmwood R. R. (portion) 15 For Johnston R. R. 3 For Pickens R. R. 3 For Wise R. R. Hi For Corporation ll All the male citizens between the ages of 21 years and 60 years, except those exempt by law, are liable to a poll tax of One Dollar each. A capi tation tax of 50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. JAMES T. MIMS, Co. Treas. E. C. Ford Tractors. Have arrived the FORD TRACTORS THE LABOR SAVER that you have been looking for. Write us or come to Greenwood and see what they will do. Will give you any demonstration you want to see. They will pull anyplace a mule will. JOHN I. CHIPLEY, Greenwood, S. C ines li i le the county is well supplied with home-grown corn isa ? good time to install a grist mill. Besides the convenience of grinding your own corn, it will pay a large dividend on the investment. Furthermore, you can use the gasoline engine to operate a wood saw and other machinery. We herewith give the prices of mills and engines. WILLIAMS GRIST MILLS. FAIRBANKS OIL ENGINES. 12-inch @_$115.00 IVs H. P. @_ $ 75.00 16-inch @_ 130.00 3 H. P. @_ 120.00 20-inch @_ 145.00 6 H. P. @_ 200.00 24-inch @_ 180.00 10 H. P. @_ 525.00 I. H. C. MOGUL OIL ENGINES 8 H. P. @__ $500.00 10 H. P. @_ 600.00 12 H. P. @_ 700.00 We will Accept Liberty Bonds on the A'bove Engines and Mills. te wart & Remachan Abbeville-Greenwood Mu tual Insurance Asso ciation. ORGANIZED 1892. Property Insured $4,268,300. WRITE OR CALL on the under signed for any information you ma; desire about our plan of insurance. We insure your property againa! * destruction by FIRE, WINDSTORM or LIGHT NING and do so cheaper than any Com pany in existence. Remember, we are prepared tc prove to you that ours is the safes', and cheapest plan cf insurance im own. Our Association is now licensed to write Insurance in the countiei of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCor mick, Edgefield, Laurens, Saluda, Richland, Lexington, Calhoun and Spartanburg. The officers are: Gen. J. Frase? Lyon, President, Columbia S. C., J. R. Blake, Gen. Agent, Secty. and Treas., Greenwood, S. C. DIRECTORS. A. 0. Grant, Mt. Carmel, S. C. J. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. C. J. R. Blake, Greenwood, S. C. A. W. Youngblood, Hodges, S. C. R. H. Nicholson, Edgefield, S. C. J. Fraser Lyon, Columbia, S. C. W. C. Bates, Batesburg, S .C. W. H. Wharton, Waterloo, S. C. J. R. BLAKE, . GEN. AGT. Greenwood, S. C. February 1st, 1919. $200 Reward For tjie recovery of Mr. Law rence Schweers? 27 years old; 5 feet IO inches tall; weighing 120 pounds; wearing dark blue coat and vest, dark gray trousers, tan shoes and dark blue hat; wandered away on Wednesday, January 22nd, suffering from a nervous dis order. Notify CHIEF OF POLICE Augusta, Ga. Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Gre ve's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. ?0 cents, CaoTikM 1909. k? C. E. Zisxpcrmap Co.-No. 5} THERE is no doubt about money in the bank, it is sure and positive. Maybe slow, but there is the satisfaction that it is sure. Posi tive in every way, both that it will grow, and that it is safe. BANK OF SD GE FIE LD OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President; B. E.[Nicholson, vice-President E. J. Mims, Cashier; J. H. Allen. Assistant Oashier. DIRECTORS : J. C. Sheppard, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, B. E Nicholson, A.S. Tompkins. C. C. Fuller. E. J. Mims. J. H. Allen Large Stock of Jewelry to Select From We invite our Edgefield friends to visit our store when in Augusta. We have the largest stock of Di AMC IN ns WATCHES CLOCKS JEWELRY CUT CLASS AND SILVERWARE of'all kinds that we have ever shown. It will be a pleasure to show you through our stock. Every department is constantly replenished with the newest designs. We call especial attention to our repairing department, which has every impiovement. Your watch or clock made as good as new. Work ready for delivery in a short time. A. J. Renkl 980 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. 0