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SUNDAY, APRIL 27
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Ellenton Social News
Mrs. E. R. Buckingham has returned
from Darlington, where she attended the
state convention of the United Daugh
ters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Bucking
ham reported the general convention be
fore the state convention and served on
several important committees.
Mrs. Roberson and children, of Au
gusta. returned Friday after visiting
Mrs. C. Bryant Bush in the country.
Mr. H. M. Fannir has returned from
overseas duty, and is back at his for
mer position as cashier of the Bank of
Western Carolina.
Miss Kathleen McElhenny spent Wed
nesday in Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bush went to Au
gusta Wednesday and drove back in a
handsome new car, which they purchas
ed while there.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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That we sell are the best to be had.
W. A. McGAHEE
Phone 69. 548 Broad Stretjk
“All Kinds of Fruits and Vegetables.”
LET US SELL YOU A NEW HAT
The loveliest and best models of the season in Trimmed
Leghorn and Milan Hats are £ TO Q
offered tomorrow at O • U U
CHILDREN’S TRIMMED HATS.
In trimmed Milan and Milan Sailors $1.50 to $6.00
In Imported Flowers we have the newest things in an ar
ray of beautiful showing of Wild Flowers, Roses, Wheat
and Wreaths.
SILK MOURNING HATS A SPECIALTY
When starting on your shopping tour make a special
note to visit
640 BROAD STREET.
V here you will find bargains galore
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THE SHOP OF ORIGINATIONS / S
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This Will Be a Week of s''
Unprecedented Selling s'
in the X . >./ Ladies’
Suits, Frocks,.
tSIli Skirts, Waists and
Hosiery and Silk
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.X^*t After-Easter Prices.
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S , A Dress Event of Unrival-
T Vi Aw Tk S AiTOwwady ed Importance.
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This Group - Dresses
For Yourself of Syl \ Here’s another illustra-
Wonder Dresses ££ fttSS^EiK
Showing .Georgettes f values that cannot be
printed Georgettes, Crepe found elsewhere* in the
de Chines, Foulards, city. In Taffetas, Foulards,
Crepe Meteor, etc., in lat- jSgjfigS Crepe de Chine and Geor
est waist coat and tunic gette. These are charm
effects, embroidered and IjTVf H ingly pretty dresses in an
beaded models and other MBffllß assortment of styles that
new ideas. Special sale IH|m||S offer wide choice, and the
price only $19.95 iW sale P r ? ce is only
Values $32.50 to $37.50. <f* 1 A Q C
Now On Sale, the Season’, [Wjf / «J> 1 O
Newest and Smartest
Suits . %
Specially priced for this
week s selling, consisting of serges
and poplins, in all the new shades,
with box coats, vestee effects; with
long, narrow skirts, neatly trimmed
with buttons. A great big buy at
only
$19.95
Value* $37.50 to $45.00
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Dr. F. C. Brinkley was in Augusta and
Aiken Friday.
Mrs. F. C. Pierce, principal of the El
lenton School, received a message Friday
that her husband has arrived safely
from overseas.
Messrs. E. F. aßiley, F. M. Young
blood and C. T. Bailey drove through
to Greenwood Wednesday for a visit to
the T. R. Miller family.
Mrs. G. C. Helmly and Mrs. Y. W.
Helmly were in Augusta, Thursday.
Mr. H. F. Hicks is improving satis
factorily at the University Hospital.
Mr. F. B. Harley, who is with the
government Coast Survey Service, is here
from Florida for a month's vacation.
Mrs. Norman Brinkley, who has been
critically ill with pneumonia for the past
month, is slightly better.
Mrs. H. H. llammacher and grand-
children, of Commerce, Ga., are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ashley.
Mr. W. E. Silverthorn is in Ellenton
on a business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lake, of Beech
Island, were in Ellenton Friday after
noon.
Mis. Molse Carroll and children, of Au
gusta. are with Mrs. C. F. Ashley.
Mises Eugenia Dunbar. Margaret
Bates, Florence Bailey. Kathleen McEl
henny. Mrs. Russell Bailey and Mrs. Al
bert Minima went'on an outing Thursday
afternoon to Double rßidges. A sump
tuous lunch was served, and the affair
was a most enjoyable one.
Friends of Mrs. B. B. Russell will re
gret to learn that she, accompanied bv
Misses Enid and Anne Russell, were
called to George town yesterday by the
extreme illness of her brother.
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Mrs. Rut.. Moorer has returned to her
home in St. George S. C., after visiting
Mrs. G. N. Robinson.
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Mr. Frank Doar is down from Tech
for the w**k-end which he is spending
with his parents.
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The many little friends of Master
Clifford Karl Livingston will be gltd to
learn that he has sufficiently recovered
to be moved from University Hospital to
his home. 1108 Merrier Street. It will
be recalled that this little fellow was
very painfully injured several weeks ago
by being run over by a horse and wagon.
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HOME AND WELL.
Mr. George Otis Dodge wired his fath
er. Mr. E. W. Dodge. Friday night, from
New York, that he was "home and well".
Otis was on the Transport Lcviathafi,
that came so near striking a floating
mine. Otis will parade with his buttery
D. 19th Field Artillery. 42n<l (Rainbow)
Division, then go to Chicago, where he
enlisted to be mustered out. Otis is in
the very best of health and writes that
he is proud of the service he has given
his country. Having been in six big
battles and many small ones, for the past
ten months, three cheers for "Otis’”’.
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MOTHERS’ CONGRESS.
The Mothers’ Congress and Parent and
Teachers Association will hold their an
nual convention this year jointly with
the State Educational Association in Ma
con. Ist. 2nd, 3rd of May.
The first session will convene at 8:15
o’clock Thursday evening. All delegates
please be governed accordingly.
Capes and Dolmans
A wonderful underpriced
group, including every new feature
of the spring styles. Garments of
excellent quality in all the wanted
shades and materials. Just the
wrap to wear over your dress and
for general wear. Values from
$18.50 to $45.00. Priced
$9.95 T 0 $29.50
Fruit-Juice
Essences
Jiffy-Jell desserts cany
real fruit flavors in es
sence form, in vials.
A wealth of fruit iuice
is condensed for each des
sert. So you get a fresh
fruit dainty, healthful and
delicious.
This is the new-type
quick gelatine dessert —*
five times as good as the
old kinds.
Loganberry and Pine
apple are two of the best
flavors. Try them.
They’re found only in
Jifjy-M
Z* Flavors, at Your Grocer's
J Packages for 25 Cent* „
THE AUGUSTA HERALD
ESTILL SOCIAL
Special to The Herald.
Sstill, S. C.—Walter Theus snent sev
eral days in Savannah this week.
. R. G. Wiggins, general superintendent
of the Hamilton Ridge Lumber Corpora
tion. was unexpectedly called to Savan
nah on Tuesday.
The Imp Theatre is open again for the
summer season. The management lias
booked some very creditable pictures.
The trucking season is now in full
blast. Raddish, peas. etc., are being
shipped daily in large quantities at very
remunerative prices.
Extensive improvements are now being
made on the passenger depot here to
meet the growth of the town.
,1. S. Newal, president of the Hamilton
Ridge Lumber Corporation, who has been
very ill at an infirmary in New York, is
now convalescent and Is expected back
at his desk next week.
Miss Emma Lou Ellis, who is a stu
dent at a Columbia business college,
spent a short while in Estill. with her
parents, last week.
Randolph Murdaugh. Esq.. one of
Hampton County's most popular attor
neys, was among the visitors in this city
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. I*7. D. Thomas spent Sun
clay, with relatives at Hampton.
R. S. Zeigler, one of Estill’s most en
terprising young men. was host to sev
enty-six invited guests on last Friday
evening. The reception was given by Mr.
Zeigler in honor of overseas soldiers who
had recently returned to their homes..
The invited guests were soldiers, their
relatives and a few friends. The soldiers
were each accompanied by a young lady.
The festivities were opened with pray
er by Rev. Alum McFarlan. A. W. Law
ton delivered an address of welcome to
the returned soldiers, which was enthus
iastically cheered by all present. Hotel
Estill. where the reception was given,
was appropriately decorated with flowers
and United States flags. The delightful
repast was thoroughly enjoyed by the
boys and their relatives and friends. De
licious punch was served during the eve
ning.
’Phe names of the overseas soldiers who
attended the reception, follow:
Dr. P. J. Johnston. C. W. Ellis. Her
bert Peeples. George Barnes, Birdie
Johnston. Pringle Peeples. Henry O'Brien
Lochlin Peeples, Grady Bryan, A. L.
Youmans. Jr., William Peoples, T. A.
Zeigler, Sam Griffith and It. W. You
mans.
HAMPTON SOCIAL
Hampton, S. C. —Miss Lilly Lightsey,
who has been attending school at Spar
tanburg, is at home with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lightsey. Miss
Lightsey came home to spend the Easter
holidays, but became ill shortly after her
arrival here, and it is stated that the
doctor thinks she has appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Wilson and little
child, and Miss Lillian Wilson of Au
gusta, Ga.. are visiting relatives at
Crocketville.
,T. C. Dowling and J. T. Rivers of
Brunson were among the business vis
itors in town Inst week.
E. C. Glenn of Varnville was a busi
ness visitor in town Wednesday morn
ing.
Mrs. R. D. Reid and sister Miss Marie
Dowling of Varnville were visitors in
town Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Jenny Heirs, who is a student at
Chicaro College, Columbia, spent + the
Easter holidays with her parents, Judge
and Mrs. B. R. Heirs.
Randolph Murdaugh and E. B. M<*-
Sweeney spent Monday in Columbia on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. E. I). Thomas of Estill
spent Sunday at the home of the lat
ter’s father, Mr. G. W. Fennell.
Miles P. McSweeney of Beaufort, who
represents Olivet Brothers of New York,
visited his mother, Mir. M. B. Mc-
Sweeney this week.
Henry Goethe, who is a student at
Bailey Military Institute, Greenwood,
spent a short while with his aunt, Mrs.
M. Gotlie, during the spring holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mixson of Ashe
poo are visiting relatives and friends
here.
County Commissioner W. 11. Johnson
of Luray, was a business visitor i-n town
Thursday.
Miss Marguerite Westbury of Char
leston and Miss Pauline Caldwell of
Barnwell are visiting their friend, Mrs.
VARNVtLLE SOCIAL
Varnville, S. C.—W. C. Patrick lias re
turned to his home here. Mr. Patrick
has been at Baker’s Sanatorium, Cnar
leston, for the past two weeks. Al
though not strong enough to attend to
his business Mr. Patrick has greatly un
proved in health.
Quite a number of the college boys
from Varnville spent the Master" holi
days at home, among those who were at
home art* the following: Jonas Clean,
Lester Thomas, Kenny Goethe. Oree
Varn, Henry Goethe, Junior ll*ntz and
Karl Varn. All of these boys are stud
ents at Bailey Military Institute, Green
wood, except Kennys Cot he who is a
student at Carlisle Pitting School, Bam
berg.
It. I). Held, Varnville’s popular furni
ture dealer, has had his home painted,
the departure from traditional white to
dark green is verv attractive.
Mrs. J. I*. Murdaugh is still under the
care of her physicians, but her many
friends hope to see her out again very
*oon.
B. F. Stanley is shipping lettuce In
carload lots. Mr. Stanley reports good
prices.
J. I). Welch Is visiting relatives at
Augusta. Ga. Before returning homo
Mrs. Welch will visit relatives at Wrens
ville. Os>.
Material for the new- Dowling building
is being hauled. This building wilt be
occupied by Robert McMillan when it is
completed.
B. F. Varn. who lias been confined
to his room with rheumatism, is report
ed as having recovered.
K. K. Ginn is making extensive im
provements on several of bis places in
and near town.
L. H. Carter shipped a err of cows
and hogs this week. 'Pills is one of sev
eral cars that has been shipped from
Varnville this year. Mr. Carter is build
ing an up to date dairy here which is
being constructed according to g »vern
ment plans. This will be a valuable as
set to Varnville and community.
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BRUNSON SOCIAL
Brunson, S. C. —Gary Sullivan who haw
JUHt been discharged from the army and
Ih now employed in Augusta visited lilH
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Sullivan
Sunday.
I. K. Owens who has been a member i
of Co. A, 117th Knglneern Rainbow I>l • ,
vision has been honorably discharged
from the service and Ih now located at
Brunson. Ills many friends are glad to
welcome lilrn home.
The concert given for the benefit of ,
the BruiiKon Methodist church on Frl- (
day evening last whh attended by a very
Jarre uadienee and was thoroughly en
joyed.
The singing of Mlhh Thelma Lightsey
of CrockettvlUe and the piano renditions
of Mlhh Hansel Youmann of Fairfax,
udded much to the attractiveness of the
program. The recitations of Miss Rad -
cliffs and the playing of Mlhh Boyd
allowed fine technique and native abil
ity.
Mr. and Mrs W. II Priester visited
relatives In Allendale Sunday.
Miss Louise Lynch of Hampton visited
friends in Brunson Monday.
MeHHrs Fay Barnes, Heorgo Harrison.
Fddle Howling, and .1 (*. Mole all ot
Bailey Military Institute spent Faster
at home.
Miss Floy Sauls who Is attending Co
lumbia College this session spent the
week end with her parents, Mr and Mis.
W. K Sauls.
Hon. I) L. Smith of the agricultural
department of the state of South Caro
lina was a Brunson visitor last week
O. fJrlner was a Charleston visitor '
last week.
Mlhh Gertrude Lodd of Bounds, Is,
visiting her friend Mrs. M Mays.
The L B. Tuten Hln Company has'
purchased an tip to date lee rnanufac- {
luring plant which will he In operation*
by the first part of May. This plant
capacity will be large enough to fill local
needs arid that of near by towns Pure
Artesian water for which Brunson Is
noted will be used arid the public can
rest assured that the product will he j
as pure as can be made This fills a '
long felt need and the public wltthe* '
them success In their new enterprise
Mrs W J. Wall oMthori, Oa . is visit.* 1
ln*c her sister, Mrs. J L «'hlsolrn.
F J Zeigier has purchased a new j
touring rar
A ('. Williams of It. F. D }, was a
Brunson visitor Saturday
W. K Bowers Is probably us patrlotl)
s cotton farmer as the state afford-
Farmers have been asked to cut their
acreage In cotton one third. Mr Bow-
ers has gone them one better and has
cut fifty per cent.
J. H. Hanna of Giffords was in Brun
son Saturday.
Miss Flossie Cook spent Sunday very
pleasantly in Allendale.
Real estate is on a boom in Brunson.
Irving Richards, who Is now employed
by the Georgia Railroad in Augusta,
visited relatives in Brunson Saturday
and Sunday.
“Just Insects”
But Dangerous
Clemson College. S. C.—ls you want
good later In the year you must fight for
Purcell’s
Prices
Are
Moderate
PURCELL’S DIRECTS ATTENTION TO THE UNUSUAL
COMPLETENESS AND DIVERSITY OF THEIR ASSORT
MENTS OF
Smart Spring Apparel
A feature of special note is the exclusiveness and individuality of
the fashions presented. At no time has the distinction between
Purcell’s and other apparel been more pronounced.
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One special lot of Suits, values up to $39.50
OUllo for $25.00
Unusual offering in Dresses-Taffeta, Satins,
r)rpcopc printed Georgettes and plain colored Geor
gettes, from $ 16.98 to $75.00
q fCt * f * n wo P^ a^s an d fancy silks
oport oKirtS from $6.50 to $22.50
In cotton, silks and tricolette,
from $3.50 to $35.00
Wash Skirts Special Sale# This Week in Waist# and Blouses
Shirt Waists of sheer voile, from $1.29 to $6.50
One lot of fine blouses, values up to $15.0, for ... .$5.98
Another lot of fine Blouses, values up to $7.50, for. .. .$3.98
See the unapproachable variety compare the values and stylings, you will feel
very much as the woman who said yesterday: “If you can’t find what you want at
Purcell’s, you won’t find it anywhere for I’ve shopped all over Augusta and there’s
nothing to touch your styles and values in town.”
THE SHOP FOR SMARTLY DRESSED WOMEN.
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Are You Interested in—
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The League of Nations?
The Freedom of the Seas?
Gov’t Ownership of Railways?
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These are great problems which
are confronting the people of
America.
They must be discussed and con
sidered if we are to make a wise
decision on our future policy.
Authoritativespeakers will present
these questions from every angle
at the coming Chautauqua.
Every man and woman should
hear these timely lectures.
Seven Big Days
SEASON TICKETS $2.50 AND WAR TAX
REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA
it now. says Prof. A. F. Conradi, ento
mogolist.
Apple trees must be sprayed Immedi
ately after the colored petals have fallen
to prevent wormy apples. Use powder
ed arsenate of lead one pound and water
50 gallons. Make the arsenate of lead
Into a paste before adding to the barrel
of water. If arsenate of lead paste Is
purchased, use it at the rate of two
pounds to 50 gallons water.
The lice or aphids that curl the leaves
of plum and apple should b‘ sprayed with
nicotine solution, made as follows:
One-half pint nicotine sulfate; 50 gal
lons water; two pounds soap that does
not contain tar or naptha.
Dissolve the soap in a little hot water
Phone 040 Broad
LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR and NOVELTY SHOP
REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA!
CHAUTAUQUA WEEK HERE MAY 5 TO MAY 12.
before adding to the barrel of water This
spray is also good for lice on cabbage and
other vegetables as well as on flowers.
If only a smull amount of spray is re
quired, use at rate of one teaspoonful of
nicotine sulfate to an ordinary pall of
water (about two to two and one-half
gallons.)
It’s worth fifty dollars a bottle. If
you have st6mach or kidney trouble
try it. Phone 101. — (adv.)
If your stomach is right you'll feel
right, try Mertlns 4 Crystal Water.
Phone 101.—(adv.)
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