Bailey Military Institute promotes disciplined military training
Bailey Military Institute presents a twenty three year history of results led by Colonel F N K Bailey. The Greenwood South location offers ten acres, brick buildings with steam heat and electric lights, and a campus drill program modeled after West Point. Cadet health, character and obedience are emphasized along with regular inspections and military routines. The institute notes War Department recognition and an active officer, Lieutenant George C Bowen, in residence. Enrollment for the just closed session reached a record 192 cadets with 51 late applicants unable to enter. Applications for the September 24 start should be made early. An illustrated catalogue is available.
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United States
War Department
South
Regular Army
Geo. C. Bowen
20Th Infantry
Greenwood
Bailey Military Institute
Edgefield Notes Show Visitors, Weddings and Local News
The Mayor's town notes list visitors from Johnston, North Augusta, Greenwood and Grovetown with several hosts and hostesses. Mentions include Rev E C Bailey sermon, new Lynch residences nearly done, and W E Byrd named town night marshal. Cotton prices around 30 cents per hundred amid war impacts. A few notices cover church finances, school opening, and local obituaries including Mrs Martha Strom.
J H Cantelou Elected Master in Equity Primary
In the second primary J H Cantelou defeated Albert Nicholson for Master in Equity with 897 votes to 747. Cantelou leads Nicholson in the race as claimed by the official tallies.
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J. H. Cantelou
Equity
Albert Nicholson
Cantelou
Mr. Nicholson
Thornhill Wagon Co Guarantees Farm Wagon
The Thornhill Wagon Company offers the strongest warranty yet for a farm wagon. They commit to making good on any warranted defect, or the Thornhill company will. Wilson and Cantelon.
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Thornhill
Thornhill Wagon Co
Will. Wilson & Cantelon
Revival at Trenton Brings Three Into Methodist Church
Revival at Trenton stirs the community as church members seek new life. W. W. Miller Clifton Pruitt and Sam Pruitt join by profession while J. A. Clarke transfers by certificate. Rev. T. G. Herbert is praised for blessing the community. J. R. Walker.
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Trenton
Methodist Church
W. W. Miller
Clifton Pruitt
Sam Pruitt
J. A. Clarke
T. G. Herbert
J. R. Walker
Adams Building Adorns Public Square With New Addition
The Adams building gains an addition and stands as a noted ornament in the public square. It contrasts with Edgefield’s older plain red brick structures and reflects a missed opportunity for artistic commercial architecture.
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Adams
Edgefield
Editor’s Illness Falls On The Advertiser Page
The editor describes a painful illness preventing normal activity, noting three carbuncles and inability to walk or sit. He asks readers to overlook the issue’s shortcomings and to focus on wellbeing despite concerns over the European war and seven cent cotton.
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Sherman
Good Preaching for War and Peace Preparedness
An appeal urges one hour daily for prayer and sermon at the Methodist church led by Brother Herbert. Readers are invited to attend to calm minds, unite families, and inspire youth, emphasizing faith over division. A closing note signs E. C. B.
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Methodist Church
Brother Herbert
Rev T G Herbert to lead multiple Methodist services
Don't fail to hear Rev T G Herbert at Methodist church. Services daily at 4 and 8, except Saturday. Saturday services at courthouse 12 and 4. Saturday night 7 30 at mill chapel. Three meetings Sunday at 11, 4 and 8 with a children's service at 4. Meeting continues into next week.
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T. G Herbert
Methodist Church
Court House
Mill Chapel
Rural School Inspector Miss Hite Visits Edgefield County
Miss Mary Eva Hite, Inspector of Rural Schools, spends days in Edgefield county visiting twelve schools and communities. At Griffis mill a picnic followed ballots and her talk on developing rural schools. She will speak Saturday night at the Methodist church to patrons of the High and graded schools.
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Mary Eva Hite
Edgefield County
Griffis Mill
Miss Hite
South Carolina
Thornhill Wagon Guarantee Promises Satisfaction or Replacements
The guarantee offers money back or a new wagon, emphasizing customer satisfaction with Thornhill wagons.
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Thornhill
Good Time at Cold Spring Party for Georgia Guest
Miss Lydia Holmes and Miss Mamie Holmes hosted a Friday night gathering for their cousin Miss Birdie Boyd of Georgia. About 16 guests enjoyed violin and guitar music by Levi and Charlie Richard Holmes, then ice cream was served and everyone hoped for another get together.
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Lydia
Mamie Holmes
Birdie Boyd
Georgia
Messrs
Levi
Charlie Richard Holmes
U D C Meeting Held At War Ren Home
U D C chapter held first fall meeting at the War ren home between Edgefield and Johnston with about thirty five attendees. Mrs J Wright and Miss Rhett Warren hosted. program centered on monuments of the south. officers elected include President J H Nicholson Historian Miss Mamie Take and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Lovick Smith. Refreshments were served by several ladies.
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Frank Warren
Edgefield
Johnston
Jeff Wright
Rhett Warren
South
W.S. Cogburn
J. H. Nicholson
Mamie
Lovick Smith
Ruth DeLoach
Lizzie and
Kittie Warren
Lizzie White
Thornhill Wagons Arrive From Wilson and Cantelou
A shipment of Thornhill wagons arrives, offered by Wilson and Cantelou. The wagons are slightly cheaper than some rivals but reputed to wear like steel.
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F. N. K. Bailey
Tian Gentleman
West Point
W.D. Workman
Institute
E. C. Bailey
W. D. Oatts of
Elmwood
Lucile Dukes
North Augusta
Julia Folk
Mary Anderson of
Edistonland
Marion Blalock
Rev
R. G. Shannonhouse
Charlotte
Blanche Treakle
H. H. Sanders
Edith Pierce of
J. TL. Cantelou
W. D. Ready
Sadie Hill
8. B. Nicholson
Clara Mangum
Grovetown, Ga
Sallie Brooks Moseley
J. D. Hughey
Rehoboth
Baptist
Allen T. Samuel
Mr. Samuel
Sumter
Israel Mukashy
New York
Stetson
F. G. Martins
Augusta
L. T. May
Leila Roper
Margaret May
Lillian Smith
Griffin, Ga
Lynch
John Fitzmaurice
Kathrine Fitzmaurice
Messra
George and
Bernard Fitzmaurice
J. 8. Byrd
W. E. Byrd
Pleasant Lane
the Baptist Church
J. L. Mims
Okla
Martha. Strom
Gilgal
Clark’s
Lula McKie
Hessie Arve
Madison
Minnie Lee
Atlanta
E. J. Norris
W. H. Turner
J. H. Allen
Agatha A. Woodson
Rives
Baltimore
Lois Cain
Fifth District
Bodie Edmunds
Plum Branch
Clark’s Hill
Gilchrist Sheppard
Hibler Enwenwe
Eighth District
Turner Dutts
Edgefield Pleasant Lane
Meeting Street
Nohara Ee
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