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Edgefield Advertiser |\VEDJSESBAY, DEC. ll, 1895. LO0A12 BREVITIES. Oat sowing still goes merrily on. Christmas will come on Wednesday* Fresh and standard drugs, at W ?. Lynch's*. Judge Hudson was elected vice pres ident of the Baptist convention at Greenville, recently. Fresh and dainty-heavy and fancy groceries, ul W. E. Lynch's. The next Baptist State convention will meet in the Citadel Square Bap tist church, Charleston Treasurer John C. Caughman wor shipped with our Baptist congrega tion last Sunday. \ ! Lev. J. S. Jordan has been called again for another year at Bold Spring Baptist Church. For the best Fire Insurance ou Vown or country property, call on or write D. B. DURISOK, Agt. On many farms the weather wears out more tools than use, and wastes more food than ail the stock on the place. .. ' I The very cold weather of last week. was succeeded by several mild days, | Sunday being particularly balmy and pleasant. For the best Fire Insurance in old strong and reliable Companies, on town or country property, call on or write D. B. Du KI SOB, Agt. .The one hundred and tei th session of thc South Carolina Conference of the Methodist church has just ended at Kock Hill. ? colored pastor in Texas, when demanding Iiis salary, gave as h?r rea son, "Bruuern, I can't preach heah and boa'd in beb'n. The Graniteville M'l'g. Compauy has stopped buyiug cotton for che season ; the Compauy has purchased 800U bales this fall. For tue uest Fire Insurance in old strong auu reliaole companies, on town or country property, call on or write D. K. DUKJSOK, Agt. Our talented youug friend, B. W. Crouch, of Saluda county, is reading law m the othce of bheppard JBros., ol our lucal bar. Dr. A. L.Oxner aud wife, of Hav i rd v i lie, have moved to Prosperity and are living with their son Mr. J. L. Oxuer. About hulf the bricks bave been uauied to' the site of the Edgeneld cotton factory. Actual work on the building will n >t begin uutil after christmas. The best is always the cheapest pro vided you get the best cheap euough to make it so. You eau du tnis un groceries and drugs ai ways and ail the Mme at W. E. Lynea's. Capt. 13. S. Cogburn, au JEdre^'d man, has charge of tue miirary de partment of the Bamberg Classical in stitute, a nourishing scnool with two hundred students. All county and State taxes must be paid by .?anuary 1st. No authority lias been given or can be given to ex tend the time, as the.. Legislature will ? MuitrtujuuutU1 ail?t-TlJWItlW,"Btty Bas] passed. , The horse sale advertised by Mr. Ad dison took place on last Monday. The Juries brought from $25, to $tia. We (..el ie ve Mr. Addison has not yet dis posed of his entire stock. He maybe addressed at Ninety-six. Cotton farmers will be tempted to put in large crops tile t.?xt year but it will be a dangerous thing. There is more money in making two bales of cotton at lilly dollars a bale than four bales at twenty-Ave dollars a bale. Mr. W. L. McDaniel, of the West side, ex-county commissioner of Edge lield county, was found dead in his Oed on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4. Mr. McDaniel was about sixty-live years of age, and was a most worthy and ex emplary citizen. Peace to his memory. If you want sound peaches and plums next year examine your trees uow for the borer. Kemove the earth from the base of the tree, and where ever gummy exudations iudicate the borer is at work, scrape with sharp knife or wire and apply a handful of oak ashei>. ? The secret of a speedy cure in sick ness lies in selecting the proper reme dy and this is difficult to do unless one is sure what the ailment is. But one thing is sure, bad the liver been active ly at work sickness could not; have come, lt is then always safe to take Simmons Liver Regulator which keeps the liver well regulated and all poison expelled from the system. Since the price of liquor ha? been reduced there has been a perceptible increase in the number of drunken men on every public occasion here abouts. Last Monday was ene of "the occasions," and the unfortunate men who imbibed too freely were of all ages-youug, middle aged and old gray headed \et"*rans.-Hampton Guardian. W. R. Smith's College, Lexington, Ky., ls where hundreds of clerks, far mer boys, and others have invested from $60 to $90 for tuition and board for an education and are now getting $100 aud over a month in banks and mercantile offices. Prof. Smith, Pres ident of the famous Commercial Col lege of Kentucky University, takes pleasure in assisting his graduates in securing situations. Read his ad.; cut this notice out for future reference and write for circulars to Prof. W. R. Smith, Legington, Ky. A youngman who recently married? sat one evening in the twilight solilo quising and finally uttered these pa thelic words: "Backward, turn back ward,oh, time, in thy Hight; feed me on gruel again, just, for to-night; 1 am so weary of sole leather steak, pet rified doughnuts and vulcanized cake, oys'ers that sleep in a watery booth and as strong as Goliah of Guth; wea ry of praying for what I can't eat, chewing up rubber and calling it meat. Backward, turn backward, for weary I am! Give me a whack at my grand mother's jam; let me drink milk that has never been skimmed, let me eat butter H hose bair ha9 been trimmed y let me once more have an old fashion ed pie; then PU be willing to curl up ?nd die." A Position Wanted. A Male Teacher with five years ex perience, and first grade, desires a po sition to teach. Apply to this office. Sorghum Hams. Mr. Amos Riley, of Dennys, has mide 3000 gallons of sorghum sweet cess this season; Mr. Lawrence Run*, of Havirdville, 1550 gallons; Mr. J. A. Atta way. of Red Bank, 1480 gallons; Mr. Andrew Gardner, ot the Antioch .section, 800 gallons. Methodist Appointments. Edgefield will be delighted to hear tba? the Genera! Conference has re turned Mr. Brabham to our town for another year. The other appointments forEdgetteld County are as follows: Mr. R. E. S tack house, coes to John ston, T. G, Herbert, to Bafesburg; Mr. N. G. Bellenger, Leesville; J. W. Dick son is Presiding Eldee of the Colum bia District. In the Cokesb iry Dis tri -t O. N. Rountree goes to Parksville, W. \V. Jones goes to Butler, E. P. Tay lor to McCormick, J.G. Hall to Ninety Six, S. D. Vaughan, Saluda, W. B. Jus tus North Edgelleld. Clear the . Kitchen For Old Folks and . . Young Folks, CHRTSTMAS GOODS at the NEW YORK RACKET STORE lu endless variety and abounding Profusiou, in part as follows: DOLLS, China, and Bisque from 5cts. to $2.00. TOYS of all de scriptions, 5cls. up. Au Omnibus Couuter with a little of everything, Novelties in Tin Ware. RUGS and TABLE COVERS. Christmas Goods of every kiud. Ready-Made CLOTHING for Boys and Men, Hats and Caps in a great many styles very cheap. CLOAKS and CAPES, latest styles. Dress Goods in all the New Styles. NEW YORK RACKET. SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, EDGEFIELD COUNT r. Perry Kobertson-against-Elbert Hite, R. M. Hays-against-the same -Executions; BY Virtue of Executions to me di rected in the above stated causes, I will proceed to sell at Edgefield G. ? J., S. C., on the first Monday in dan ca ry A. D., 1896, being the 6th day of the month the following described proper* ty to wit. Ml the title and interest -the Defen dant has in the following described lands. One tract containing four hundred acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Joseph Price, P. H. Bussey, VV. J. Talbert and Pickens Bailey. ALSO, One tract containing two hundred acres, more or less, bounded by lands of W. H. Bussey, Evan Morgan and others. ALSO, One tract containing one hundred and fifty acres, more or less, bounded by lands of W. J. Talbert, Dempsey Bussey, W. H. Bussey and others. , ' ALSO, One tract containing seventj'-flve acres, more or less, bounded by lands of C. li. Bussey, Thomas Lasure, Dec Prince and VV. J. 'Lalbert. One house and lot in the town ul Modoc, containing one-haif (>?) acre, more or less, boun ded by J. L. Stone, Augusta & Knoxville Railroad, and J M. Helson, levied upon as the prop erty of the Defendant Elbert Hite. Terms cash.. Titles extra. Dec. 3; '95. VV. H. O?ZTS, Sheriff E. C. SheriffsSale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLI N EDGEFIELD COUNTY. E. J. Norris-against-Charles Oli phant-Execution., BY Virtue of an Execution to me di rected in the above stated cause, 1 .viii proceed to sell at Edgefield C. H >. <J., on the first Montey in January ?. D., 1S9C, being the 6th day of th uonth the following described proper ;y to wit : On vi half acre, mote or less, in the in .orporate limits of Edgefield, bounded )y the Railroad and the public road ending to Trenton, and Allen Harris evied upon as the property of tne De endnnt Charles Oliphant. Terms cash. Titles extra. VV. H. O?ZTS, Sheriff E. C. Dec. 9, '95. Sheriff's Sale; STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA EOGEFIELD COUNTY. looper and Townsend-against;-J L. Aull.-Execution. BY Virtue of an Execution to me di rected in the above stated cause, ! viii proceed to sell at Edgefield C. H., i. C on the first Monday in January, L D.,1896, being the 6lh day of the uonth the following described prop rty to wit : Six hundred acres of land, more or ess. bounded by lands of J. H. Brooks, elf Dyson, M. P. Smith, Dr. H. N. Joan and others, levied upon as the ?roperty of the Defendant, Jacob L Lull. Terms Cach. Titles extra. W. H. O?ZTS, Sheriff E. C. Dec. 7, '95. Sheriff's Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDGEFIELD COUNTY. Edgar Sweeny-againsl-Binma Marsh -Execution. BY Virtue of an Execution to me di rected in the above stated cause, I will proceed to sell a; Edgefield C H., S. C., on the first Monday in Janu lry, A. D., 1896, being the 6th day of ;he mot th, the following descr:bed property to wit : One House and lot of land in the in corporate limits of Edgeileld, contain ing eighteen acres, more or less, bound ed by lands of the estate of James A UeVore, VV. VV. Adam,?, Joe Butler, Charlie Cheatham and others, levied iipon as the property of Mrs. Emma Marsh, defendant. Terms Cash. Titles extra. Dec. 7,'95. W. H. OUZTS, Sheriff E. C. Prof. Smito, for 19 V?iri Principal of th? COMMERCIAL C0LLE6E OF KY, UNIVERSITY _ Airarded Medal by World I Exposition tor System of Boob-keeplna- and General Basia etta Education, etc. Cost to completo Eugine?? Connie about MO, Including tuition, book? Mid board. Phonograph-/. T- pevrrltini- and Telermphy taught, lam ?nc :e??ful graduates ~jgj in bank? and inn offlriali. !Co Vacation. ENTER HOW. Kentucky UnlTenity Diploma ?warded oar graduates, mr Atiietauce gittn our jraduatei in tearing tUxatiom. Kt" In order thai your letUrt nay, reach (Ail College tate Mi? notice and adiren oe below. WILBUR R, SMITH, LEXINGTON, KY, tl Excellent Values ! JAS. M. COBB is offering nome Excellent Values in CLOTHING-be sure to get his prices bc foro buy ing-new additions ma le to his stock weekly. There is nothing to com pare with hiE $5, $6, $7 . and $10 suits n this mar ket. Nov. 12-2m. Trespass Notice. NoTICE is herewith given that, all persons are forDidden -under penalty )f the law, from hunting on lands o aremises of the undersigned. The law [viii be strictly enforced against: all such trespassers. Mrs. R. G. BROADWATER A. F. BROADWATER, J. DELOACH, M. DELOACH, B. B. BROADWATER. Dec. 3-3t. LAND SURVEYOR. r "AND Surveying accurately and promptly done. Address J. R. CANTELOU, Edgefield, S. C. Nov. 19-6m. PORT ROYAL & WESTERN CAROLINA RAILWAY. 'Augusta and Ashville Short Lins." J. B. CLEVELAND, Receiver. Schedule in effect April 28,1890. L?v Augusta. 9 40 a m 8 00 p ns Yr Greenwood.. 1210 p m 12 30 a ni Yr Anderson - 7 45 p ni . Yr Laurens_ 1 15 p ni 6 50am Yr Greenville.. 2 50pm 945am ?U* Glenn Sp'gs_4 05pm . lr Sparlanourg.. 3 00 p m . \ r Saluda- . 4 38 p m . "kr JJendersonville 516 p in . YrAsuville.620pm . l?v Ashville- 8 00 a ra . Iii Spartanburg ll 45 a m . Liv Greenville - 1140 am 4 05 pm Lv Laurens- 100 pm 7 35 pm JV Anderson.. 9 20 a ra . Ly Greenwood.. 2 30 p rn 5 OO a m ir Augusta- 5 05 pm 9 35 am lr Savannah- 5 55 a m 6 00 a m [JV Greenwood.. 5 23pm Yr Raleigh.... 1 26 a in ir Norfolk_ 7 00 a tn Yr Petersburg - 6 OJ a in Yr Richmond - 6 40 a in Sunday Train leaves Greenville at 3 40 p. m only. For information relative to tickets, .ates, schedules, etc., address R L. TODD, Trav. Pass. A gt. W. J. CRAIG, Cen. Pass. A gt. Augusta, Ga. Scientific American MMvBkiP^L TRADE MARKS, DESIGN PATENTS, W COPYRIGHTS, ?tc For Information and free Handbook write to MUNN ft CO.. 361 BBOADWAT. NBW Your. Oldest bareiiu for securing patents In America. Every patent taken out by usia brought before tho pu bli c b.r a notico giren free of charge In tba g?tntii?t Qmtixm j Largest clrct latlon of an j scientific paper In tho X world. Spltndldly Ulustrated. No Intelligent man should be without lt. Weekly. g3,0Oa s year; $1.50 air months. Address, MUNN * CO.. t PUBMSWKRS. 361 Broadway, Now York City, (0 MORE EVE-GLASSES MITCHELL'S EY?-S?LYE ? Certain, Safo, and Effective Remedy for ?ORE, WEAK, & INFLAMED EYES, Producing Long-Sightedness, & Restor ing the Sight of the Old. lures Tear Drnps, Crenulation* Stye Tumors, Red Eyes, Matted Eye Lashes, SD PEODICISS erat BUIKP ?TO rauuiBl CUES. Jso, equally effieicicus when uxtd In other i alad ic i, ou -li rt? dicer?. Firer ?cres, )nmori, Ha!t Kitson*. Hem?, riles, or rherevcr Indite nation existe, if tTCZlEL&a i i: ii.:.; Lu ctcit t<> kdvaeiajra. .-. Sold br &n ?rsf gil ia Kt SJ? Cea;?. ] Poor i Health means so much more than \ you imagine-serious and t fatal diseases result fromi trifling ailments neglected. Y Don't play with Nature's ^ greatest gift-health. Brown's Iron Bitters If you are feeling out of sorts, weak and generally ex hausted, nervous, have no appetite and can't work, begin at once tak ing the most iclia cl'lc strengthening b medicine/which is ? {Brown's Iron Bit- 1 trrs. A few Dot tles cure-benefit comes from the very first dose-it won't stain- four M teeth, and il's\ pleasant to take. J It Cures Dyspepsia, Kidney end Liver Neuralgia, Troubles, Constipation, Bad Blood Malaria, Nervous Ailments Women's complaints. Get only the genuine-il hus crossed red lines on thc wrapper. /.'.I others arc sub stitutes. On receipt cf two 2c. stamps we will send set cf Te i Beautiful World's Fair V1..W5 ar.J book-free. BROWN CHEMICAL CO. Now is the time to take ic Advertiser, Cotton. jWith?"careful ? rotation" of crops and liberal fertilizations, cotton lands will improve. The application of a proper ferti lizer containing sufficient Pot ash often makes the difference between a profitable crop and failurc^Use fertilizers contain ingjiot less than 3 to 4%/ /^ct?al? Potash. K??n?tUs; a^complete^ specific againstj?Rust.|* Our pamphlets are not advertising: circulars boom ing special fertilizers, but are practical works, contain ing the results of latest experiments in this line. Every cotton farmer should have a copy. They are tent free for '-he asking. *" " GERMAN KALI WORKS, -^fc 03 Nassau St., New York. Shoes! Shoes! $1.000 worth now coming in "a big boom sale" is now going on at COBB'S. Old-time prices are given as long as present stock lasts. Give us your Shoo bill and we will try to give you Good Gooda. Nov. 12-2m. ADINISTRATOR'S NO TICE. AH persons indebted to the es tate of Rev. Alex. Bettis, deceased, will make payment to the under signed or J. W. DeVore, Attorney, and all persons having claims against said estate will present the same to J. W. DeVore, Attor ney, or the undersigned. L. G. BETTIS, Administrator. Nov. 12-4t. A Good Opportunity. I will rent for the year 1896 my residence, 6 miles north of Edge field C. H., and laud enough for a two or four horse farm. Land in fair state of cultivation. MKS. E. J. NICHOLSON, Elmwood, S. C. Nov. 19-at. HORSES and Mules. -ooo Just receivedVlot. of tine Horpes. Mares and Mules which we pro pose to ?el! at prices to suit the times, we guarantee all stock to br represented or money refunded. We are prepared to meet the prices of any one dealing in stock at auc tion or private . sale. Come abd exajaiafl m?r Rto/fr ^nf?rn[iT?P?F?ilfiri,|' ng, and avoid the risk of b?ing stuck at auction where the odds md ends are disposed of. R. M. HAYS, E. L. STEVENS, Salesn.au. i Edgefiold, S.C. Nov. 26-tf. Final Discharge, vr a .lOTICE is hereby given that on the th day of January, 1896, the under- ? igned as Executor of the estate of P. L Whatley deceased, will make ap dication unto J. D. Allen, Judge of 'r?bate, in and for the County of ?dgefield and State of South Carolina, or a final discharge as such Execu or. J. E. WHATLEY, Executor. Dec. 3-4t Special Bargains In F urn it ur e - AT THE NEW STORE, IN - SILVER BLOCK. -(oo :oo) Don't fail to call and see for , ourself. We guarantee a saving 0 f 30 percent, on everything you f ?y. No matter how cheap others offer you we will always sell cheap er for cash. Our Goous are all in hard wood lish and the very latest styles. We have exclusive su le i:i Au ista of the World RenuWJ d ... d jlebrated CHARTER OAK SI OVE ;D RANGE. pta Min Coiiioaiiy, 1215 & 1217 Broad Slreet. R. L. Robertson, ( PROPRIETOR. a Dec. 3-'95. v o THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR. ; 250 Acres in Nurseries. One Acre Under Glass. * FIIUIT TREES > AND PLANTS ? Specially Adapted to the South- t ern States. f EACHES, PEARS, PLUMS, / APPLE?, c ECANS, WAL- s NUTS &c, &c. j Rare Conifero and and Broad- c weaved Evergreens ; 8,000 Azales ; 50,000 Palms; giffen house and Bedding plants,, and everything suited to the needs of Soutl ern Horticulturalists. 5 ACRES IN ROSES. No agents. Send orders direct to s. Catalogue froe. Address, 1\ J. BERCKMANS, ruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. Oct, 22-'95, i p -(rob:) We do not think it important to go into u detail, d statement of pri.-es, Ult will quote a few as follows: Furniture Nice Oak Suits $10, $15, $18.50, $20, $25 and up to $50 per suit. Beds from $1 each to $5. Buggies Finest [Iii.e ever brought to Ed'gefield, which we are offer ing at the following prices Open Buggies $40, $45, $50, $65, and the famous Rock Hill a?d Carolina Buggies at $75. Top Buggies, Surreys and Carriages at correspond ing figures. Harness Largest stock ever brought to this county at prices ranging from $6.50, $8.50 $10.50 to $15 per set. Double Harness from $15 to $30 per set. Saddles from $2.50 to $12.50. Hardware In endles* profusion. Black smith tools, hube, spokes, tires, rime, and everything the wheel-wright needs in his business. Lap Robes Beaulifgl, useful and orna mental, at prices ranging from $2 to $8.50. Coffins and Caskets. Our undertak ing depar ment is perfect in all ifs details. Wc merely wish to reiterate iii" olaim thnt we wii] not be undersold, and though it is a delicate matter you should consul! your own int?r?t?! even when the ey es are bathed in tears and tlie hff.rt bowed iow iv irsi'-d'. "Wagons What, about, wagons? Well, \ we've got 'em sure, and they n are the bes*:. We have sold ^ dozens this season, and never n do wo hear any complaint i from our customers. If the il "Old Hickory" don't give sat- J isfaclion to tho most ii.voler- 1 ate kicker, then his inclina. . tion to kirk v?j] f?-'nF ihjfiJ eveu beyond the grave. We ce carry a stock of splendid one horse wagons nt $28.50. Stoves A beautiful stove which we can sell for $10, will '-bakede porsum brown." ai d is very cheap at that ??rice. In Fact You are assured that wo are thoroughly prepared for the fall trade and will make it to the interest of any one need ing goods in our lines to see us before making their pur chases. Your humble servants. Ramsey & Bland, Edgeficld and Johnston. Nov. 26-1895. lt All persons are licit ly warned lot to hunt or othuwif-e trespass iii my lands. The law will let n creed. A. A. GLOVER. Nov. 19-3t. SIMMONS 300DFOR EVERYBODY nd everyone needs it at all times of the 'ear. Malaria is always about, and the nly preventive and relief is to keep tho -iver active. You must help the Liver a bit, nd the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM* rAONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED Z. Mr. C. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio, ays: "SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR iroke a case of Malarial Fever of three rears' standing for me, and less than me bottle did the business. I shall use t when in need, and recommend it." Be sure that you get it. Always look for he RED Z on the package. And don't orget the word REGULATOR. It is SIM MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is inly one, and every one who takes it is iure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS ILL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for biliousness and Sick Headache ; both are aused by a sluggish Liver. ? J.H. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia. in ta d( L nc it on it; on th? T; On OS3302?.3C23'?; / rrf? A?l? fi und TeW'pr.'ip?'.Y, Av^uftn. ftn. No theory. No text booka. Actonl business from ??jr ul ent?rine- College cnodi, money und buftlncaft papers uaed. R. R. fare pnid to Aupnata. Writ? for hnadsoraely illustrntcU catalogue. fie H cn tri so pa S ri on foi hil wa lid foi inl wi Satisfactory ! LISTEN AT THIS. If you want a Satiefac'ory bill of Dry Goods, Dress Goods <tc, at close prices. Goto COBB'S. Nov. 12-2113. NOTICE OF FINAL DIS CHARGE. . Notice is hereby given that OD he 13th day of December, A. D.. 895, the undersigned will make a mal settlement OD the estate ot Irs. S. E. Parks, deceased, in the ffice of th? Judge of Probate, at Cdgeficld C. H., S. C., and at the ame time will apply for a final ischarge as Administrator of said state. H. Q. TALBERT, Administrator. Nov. 7-'95. To Rent or Lease. -(o) (NE HORSE AND TWO HORSE FARMS. I have ? one horse or two horse arm for rent, or will lease for bree years. The one horse farm I /ill r.mt for 500lbs. lint cot'.on per ear; the two horse farm for SOO lounds. There is on the place a good vrell f water and a fine cane pasture, ery desirable for cattle raising. Viii rent to white or colored. Said ands are in tbe Red Hill section. Address W. L. HOLME?, Holmes, P. 0., Edgefield, Conn y S. 0. Nov. 12-3t. At Private Sale. ioUSE AND LOT on Columbia trent between residences of Mes.irs. 'ay 1er and ttimkins, and opposite Che Ivans place. The house is of modern lyle, with lundsome and striking es erior, and contains nine ooms. Well n b:\rk verandah. Barn, -s'.able, and ther out buildings. One aci 'ot. Im iroved garden. Posession g. a.n tnt t January, or at once, ifprefei. c!. Apply to G. D. Minis, Edgeileu , or o J. Wm. Thurmond, Esq., Att'y. at ,a w. Oct. 22-'95. Executor's Sale. 3Y virtue of an order of the Hon. J. D. Alien, Judge of Probate for Jdgetield County S. C., I will sell at ml)lic outcry at the late residence of Whitfield Brooks, deceased, on Wed lesday thc ,1th day of December 1S??5. ill the personal property of said de eased, except the Cotton, consisting lostiy of Three Mules, Ten or Twelve lead of Cattle, Hogs, Corn and Fod er. One Two-Horse Wagon, one luggy, Farming Implements, House old and Kitchen Furniture &c. &c. Terms of Sash on delivery. ? Executor of the Will of said de ased. Nov. 19-3t, Cotton Wanted. -(oro) Thc Langley Manufactur g Company will pay Augus market price for Cotton slivered at their Factory at angley S. C., until further )tice. TI IOS. BARRETT, Jr. Sept. 24.-tf. JETTHE BEST ?Vhen you are about to bay a Sewing Machine not be deceived by alluring advertisements d be led to think you can get tho best made, est finished and lost Popular r a mere song. See to it that u buy from reliable manu :turers that have gained a putation by honestand square aling, you will then get a wing Machino that is noted i world over for its dura ity. You want the one that easiest to manage and is Light Running Thero is none in the world that can equal in mechanical con struction, durability of working ?tarts, fineness of finish, beauty n appearance, or has as many improvements as the NEW HOME has Automatic Tension, Double Feed, alike both sides of needle (talented), no other has New Stand (patented), driving wheel binged adjustable centers, thus reducing friction to 3 minimum. /RITE FOR CIRCULARS. BE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO. ANGE, MASS. BOSTON, MASS. 28 UNION SO?ARS, N. Y Cmcioo, lix. ST. Louis, Mo. DALLIS, TEXIS. SAM FRANCISCO, CAL. ATLANTA, QA. FOR SALE BY Having rented the Edge ll Hotel, the Old Saluda ouse, I am now prepared to tertain travellers, boarders, insient or permanent, at rea nablc rates. , Soliciting a share of the tro nage o? thc public, I am airs to please. R. F SCURRY. Edgefield, S. C. *ov. 5- '95 Stolen Horse. TOLEN from the subscriber on lursday night the 14th November, e small sorrel horse, small star on ...bead, saddle marks on back, right ?id foot stands a little out-a cart is taken at the same time with HIP rse. A reward ol* $25.00 will be paid ' the delivery of the animal, or any formation at the ADVKRTISKK Office ll be thankfully received. P. ll. FUL M ORE, Bethcar, P. O. Aiken Co.,S. C. Sow 20-2t. A SWEEPING OFFER ! -(00) 100,000 Copies QIVEN Away! Every Subscriber to the American Agriculturist an1 Edgefield ADVERTISER, Old or New.TIfHOSE Subscribion for YY 1896, is immediately for warded us, together with the combi nation price for bo*;h papers, one year each. 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