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* Edgefield Advertiser WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 1902 Mr aod Mrs Garret Talbert were in Edgefield during Christmas. Mids Zana Timmerman is visit ing her aunt, Mrs W F Dobey, in Aiken. Mrs Emmie Rankin has return ed from Batesburg to ver home in Birmingham, Alabaman. Mr John Thompson, of North Carolina, was in town turing the Christmas holidays, Mr and Mrs Cuthbertson are on a visit the former's sister, Mrs Beauregard Timmons. Insurance Agent Reynolds, of Orangeburg, is doing some profes sional business in town. O Sheppard, Esq., paid a profes sional visit to Blacksburg, S C5last week. Mrs James McKie and children njoyed Christmas at their coun ry home near Meriwether. Mr W F Dobey, of Aiaeii, spent a day or two last week with his father, Mr W H Dobey. Miss Susie Boone, of Warren ville, spent Christmas wth rela tives near Pleasant Lane, Mrs Robert Easterling, of Barn well, entertained Miss Mary Evans of our town during Christmas. Mr and Mrs Charles H Fisher, and Miss Mary Lillie Fisher visited ^Mrs James Thompson, in South Edgefield, recently;. Miss Marjorie Ada.ns, of Au gusta, who spent the past summer in our town, is visiting Miss Lucy Dogas. Mesdames J B Haltiwanger and James H Tillman have recently Teturued from a trip to the Char leston exposition. MIRES Dollie Dogas, w*io ia at tending sohool in Augusta, spent the Christmas tholidays at her home at Edgewood. Mr Joe Carwile spent the holi days with his parents at home. He has been in business in Atlanta for several months. Mr and Mrs D R Durisoe, ac companied by little Irwine Pad gett, spent Thursday with their daughter, Mrs Day, at Trenton. The Good Roads convention and train will be in Augusta Jaiiuary 21-25,1902, says H C Middleton. Mrs Fay Gaffney and her son Raford have arrived in Edgefield to spend a while, being domiciled under the hospitable roof of Mrs Ida Sheppard. Mr Warren Fair, of Beech Isl and, returned home Tnursday, af ter enjoying a few days' stay at ?the home qffhis aunt,/Mrs N J , ^raaaoc.'id^iguncojnb^ vTIessre Lewis arm jamie^cnes and Frank Fair, of Atlanta,were at home for the holidays. They st terded the marriage of Miss Rena Jones to Mr Jerrold Watson on last Thursday at Ridgy Spring, re turning to Edgegeld Friday after noon to attend the Christmas ball. They returned Sunday to Atlanta. Mr B J Crooker returned Friday from Ridge Spring. He was one of the honored guests at the Wat son-Jones wedding in the Meth odist church on Dej 26th, and also was one of the ushers upon this occasion. The bride is a cousin to Mr Crooker. Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Edgefield C. H., December 27, lflOl: Miss Ida Norris, Mrs Elbert Smith, Mrs J N Fowler, Miss Marths Brooks, Charles Searson, L. A. Sanders. A. F. Dent, F. L. Sharp, Johnnie Blocker. When asking for letters on this list say "advertised." 7ery respectfully, W. H. BRUNSON, P. M. A Marriage of Interest. A marriage of great social im portance was that of Mises An;"~ Mae Overstreet and Mr Juliau Hart, which took place this morn ing at 8:30 o'clook at the home of the bride's parents, Rev C D Ad ams, officiating. Immediately af ter the ceremony, Mr aud Mrs Hart left for Johnston, where tbey will spend the Christmas holidays with the grooniB parents. They will live in the future at Sylvania. The bride is the daughter of Mr J C Overstreet and is universally loved and admired. Mr Hart is a young man of sterling worth and holds a responsible position with L H Hilton & Co. Their many friends wish them much joy aud happiness.-Augusta Chronicle. Attention, Pickens and Wise ! Some time ago the undersigned were appointed a committee to take into consideration the ques tion of the bonded indebtedness uf Pickens and Wise townships, and were requested tojreport to a sub sequent meeting. Now, that tho time for the payment of taxes has expired,5and no rail road taxes have been paid, so far as we know, and the legislature is Boon to con vene, it is important that the peo pie of the two townships shal again meet and consider this most im portant and serious matter. We therefore respectfully request our fellow citizens of Pickens and Wise townships to meet in the Court House at ll o'clock a. m. on Friday, the 10th of January, 1902, for the purpose of considering what shall now be done nuder the circumstances. Very respectfully, J C SHEPPARD, W W ADAMS, A E PADGETT, S Mc G SIMKINS, R A COCHRAN, Committee. 4 iiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiii^ I LOCAL AND PERSONAL. | ?raniiiiiinnimiiiimiiuiuaiiimiiiiinifiiiiiniiii? Write it 1902 now. Today is the 1st of January 1902. Mr Luther Jackson spent Thurs day in Grantville. Dr W E Prescott was on our streets on Monday. John L Addison, Jr., was sick for several days last week. Mr L R Bronson, of the Cleorn section, was iu town Monday, Mr Sam Timm )ns, of Batesburg, spent the holidays iu Edgefield. Mr St, Julian Carwile cnme in ofif the road to spend Christmas with the home folk. General M C Butter is spending several days in town. He is look ing the picture of health. Messre Waiter Wise and Henry C Milter, of Trenton, were visitor? to our town on Mouday. Miss Louise Gibsou 6pent Christ-1 mas in Augusta with her cousin, Mrs Joseph Davenport. Mr and Mrs Chralie Brunson are now occupying Mr M P Wells' cottage on Rocky, Mrs Carrie Miller and daughter Floride, of Greenwood, enjoyed Christmas in Edgefield. Miss Flemming, of Greenwood, is the guest of Miss Heleu Shep pard, on Columbia street. Mr Graves Coouer, cf Columbia, enjoyed Edgefield's hospitalrty one day duriug last week. Mie D I Denny, after a pleasant fortnight's bojourn in Edgefield, returns this week to Columbia. Mr Johu Nicholson, of Ridge Spring was greeted by bis many friends in Edgefield on Monday. The Augusta Herald of Wednes day, says : "Miss Dugas, of Edgp field, is among the attractive visi tors to the city. Miss Kate Mims, after a fort j night's visit to her sister, Mrs [Richard Timmous, has returned to nei home iu Augusta. Miss Minnie Jackson, one of Edgefield's most charming belles, L'peut Christmas with friends here. -Maddison Cor. Horsecreek Val ley News. Miss Marie Abney, who has for some months been a resident of Augusta, paid a visit to her sister, Miss Sophie Abney,'ii Atlanta last week. Rev. Dr. L. R. Gwaltney left) Monday to visit his children in Rome, Georgia. He expects to re turn this week, accompanied by Mrs Gwaltuey. Miss Allie Toole, one of the fac ulty of the Institute, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs Alice Toole, says the Augusta Her ahl_ Dr J T Patterson and family have removed from West Edgefield to the Whitaker place, recently purchased from Mrs Gray. Miss Hettie Sheppard arrivd on Christmas Eve from Greenwood to spend some mouths with her mother, Mrs Ida Sheppard, on Main street. TO RENT-The store room, at present occupied by Campbell & Strom, ADVERTISER building. Pos session given January 1st. Apply to THOS. J. ADAMS. Mies Lizzie Eubankswas v wel come guest in Edgefield during the holiday, spending her time with her graudmether, Mrs Russell, on Columbia street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Youngblood and childieiijof Batesburg, passed tbrjugh town last week en route to Wiuterseat to enjoy the hospitali ties of Captain Ras Youngblood. Rev Eugene Stewart, of Colum bia, pastor of the Edgefield Pres byterian church, spent a day or two of the holidays with his flock. Major Willis Duncan, of Barn well, returned on Sunday to his home, having beeu a guest at the borne of Dr Glover Tompkins for a week. Mrs Duncan will remain some days longer in our town. Mr Theodoie Tompkins, of Co lumbia, attended the ball on Fri day night, and is lingering a few days with relatives and friends in town. Graceful Women A taste for perfect figure ta Insepar able from a love of tl>? Ivivtifu 1. The scents o? the heliotrope, violet or rose are as precious as the lovely Howers whose ftrealh they are, and while the lives of flowers are bric/ ana we can only enjoy them for a day, the beautiful woman grives the pleasure of her fra grance tous asa permanent blessing'. The sweet, pure breath of the babe is suggestive of innocence and health-the soft fragrance of a beautiful woman suggests to the senses purity, health ard elegance: she ls the refinement of civilization; she ls indicative of a desire to please, an index of good taste, and an unerring badge of gc Vlity. Bradfield's Female Regulator io regulating those lunar periods In women, per mit of no wrinkles, pale cheeks, tortured nerves and shapeless figures. It is certain, sure and safe. It is Nature's remedy, and there Is no such thing as cheating nature. The druggist may offer someother remedy and call lt "just as good ' thus deceiving the purchaser; but the menstrual organs will not be deceived by it, a permanent injury is often the result. Try our Regulator. Of nil druggists, 81.00. Our Treatise on Women malled free. THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co. ATLANTA, GA. _ Mr T Furse ic! assisting at the depot during this week. Mr. Thomas J. Adams, is still very unwell, but is able to sit up a few hours during the day. Attention is directed to the pro fessional card of Dr Ernest Smith. He comes to Edgefield with the highest credentials. He received several medals and graduated with the highest honors. The ADVER TISER gives bim a warm welcome and wishes for him a pleasant and profitable sojourn in our town. NOTICE. On account of mv prolonged ill uess, my sou, DR. F. L. PARKER, of Johnston, will work in my office for me two days in each week Mondays and Tuesdays. Respectfully, H. PARKER, D.D. S. A C?RDT" H DE, ERNEST SMITH, (FORMERLY OF WI!.LISTON j Respectfully announces to the people of Edgefield county that he has located in the town of Edge field and opened an office for the practice of DENTISTRY IU all its various lines. With four teen (14) years of constant prac tice and ever increasinge xperi euee, and with a perfect and prac tical knowledge of the latest and most scientific methods in dentis try, Dr Smith feels conscious of being able to give the people of Edgefield complete satisfaction in his line. Dr Smith's office will be in the Chrohicle building, recent ly occupied by Dr George Sharp ton. DR. ERNEST C. SMITH. 1902 f^A^ 1902 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 1 Our stock of Clothing this seasos is up to the high standard which it has long ugo attained. Our assortment of Bus iness and Dress Suits, extra Trousers are the latest that fashion has created Our prices are always ths lowest for the va'ne of goods we offer you. DORN & MIMS. The Best Prescriptions for Malaria Chills and Fever is a bottle of GBOVK'S ?.TASTELESS CHILL TONIC It is simply 'iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure-no Day. Price 50c FOR RENT. A new six-room dwelling-fresh ly painted-opposite side of street from Mr J M Cobb's residence. Po session to be given Jan. 1st. Gar !den and stalls aud very fine water. Terms, ten dollars per month. J. WM. THURMOND, Edgefield, S. C. NOTICE! ALL persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. S. E. McDaniel, deceased, will presen ; the same, duly attested, at once. And all persons in debted to said estate will make pay ment to ",,"T w. MCDANIEL, Executor. Kodoc, S .C., November, 30,1901. ? A 1ISTRBBT & BE?. 623 BROAD STREET. Guns and Pistols. Fine repairing. Leggins and Hunting Coats. Augusta, - - Ga. ?^lllllllllllllilllllinill!Ullll!llllllll!llll!Mllllllli(ll ( S0LD ON ITS MERITS. MOTA S^CULXT?O^ INVESTTv?E?SlTr| GUARANTEED BY A NATIONAL BANK. SEABOARD OIL CO. GALVESTON AND BEAUMONT. TGXAS. Capital Stock, $500,000. Par Value of Shares, $1 each FULLY PAID AND FOREVER NON-ASS ESS ABLE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: J. H. HILL, President. General Manager G II & H It R Company, Galveston, Texas. A. W. MILLER, Vicc-Prcs ?ind Treas., Mgr Darlington-Miller Lumber Co. Galveston. C. S. VII'OR, Capitalist, Secretary, Galveston, Texas. G. M. BRYAN'. Director, President Hryan Hardware Company. Galveston, Teses. G. W. BOSCHKE, Director, Civil Engineer, Galveston, 1 exas. DEPOSITORY AND CUSTODIAN' OF FUNDS, TUE FIRST NATIONAL HANK OF GALAESTON, TEXAS. The Company owns outright with perfect title property on Spinfen Top Heightbs, upon which it will bring in a gusher within a few wk ; also extensive properti? s adjacent to Spindle Top, upon which it IF now boring wells. Money is needed by the company lo develop its properties, and a part of its treasury stock is offered upon the follow ing conditions : m vuiMJtfjJJ/ ir rrv-"^'JCJ7Xsr v^-Zrw/y y~ss ^v/ar'yyw vjjjj-^sjj-j-zrjis rr-r^r^rjr^rjr-* JULIUS RUNGE, Pres M. LASKER, \ ice- Pies \ W. N. STOWE,Cashier 1566 F. ANDLER, Ass't Cashier j |pt? ^frrs? Jfyfcaiional I OF GALVESTON, THE OLDEST NATIONAL BANK IN TEXAS. ?i L Surplus and Undivided Wis, $160,000, . " , " . T .. . GALVESTON, TEXAS, October 10,1901. 1 his Bank will receivesubscnbtions to tue sto.;k of the Seaboard Oil Com pany and hold the funds id trust, subject to the terms of guarantee, which are as follows : 11 Subscriptions to the stock of the Seaboard Oil Co.npany, sent to or denos ited with the First National Bank of Galveston,are to be held in trust for sub scribers until the company brings in a gushing oil well. Upon the nomn?T y furnishing a certificate, executed by competent parties, thata . . wt lias been obtained, the Hank will transfer all funds to the Seaboard Oil com pany and certificates of stocks will be delivered to subscribers upon pr?senta tion of receipts issued by this Bank. " Should the company fail to bring in a well before December 81,1901 all funds so held in trust will be returned to subscribers upon presentation of re ceipts issued by this Bank." Tlie Board of Directors of the Seaboard Oil Company arp well known to us to;be reliable and responsible, and we can recommend'the Company as worthy of confidence. W. N. STOWE, Cashier. * The personnel of the board of directors issures to every shareholder an iuterest in a company that will be conducted on purely business principles. Every dollar realized from the sales of stock will be held in trust uutil its first well is an existing fact, and will then pass into the treasaury of the company, to be used in building the necessary equipment for the carrying on of its business. The fullest investiga* tion is invited, and expected, anquiry may be made of the First Nati onal Rank of Galveston, Texas, any bueiness house in Galveston, or through any mwcanlile agency. A request for informatiou addressed to the Galveston offces of the compony will recive prompt and careful reply. MONEY for subscriptions may be remitted through any bank or, express company, or by United States postal money order, either di-, rect to the First National Bank or to the Company, by whom it will! be turned over to the Bank, who will execute a guarauty receipt. An allotment of stoce is offered at 65 cents per share, and is being rapidly subscribed. Seaboard stock will undoubtedly be worth many times its present prico and pay large dividends when its wells come in For further information, mention this paper and write to the SG/IBOA^D 0ILC90.I SALVESTON, TEXAS. 9U/? fi OU04 Y OFfE?/flGS Ve have this year a larger and more complete stock of CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS to select from than ever before. Noth ing would bs more acceptable for a Xmas gift than a HAT,SUIT, TIE.UMBRELLA,or GLOVES. Ve send you what you order and pay express, subject Jto ex amina tnn. Ladies Neckwear of the latest stvlep.. Orders by mail receive careful and PROMPT ATTENTION. \ C. LE?Y'S 80m & CO., "AILQR-FIT CLOTHIERS. 833 Broad St., AUGUSTA, GA r / 1 J PRINTING JOB PRINTING B PRINTING < Letter, B'll and Note Heads, \ Envelopes, Etc. miiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi = I THE AUGUSTA I SAVINGS BANK. S05 Broad Street. \V. B. YOUNG, J. G. VYEIGLE, President - Cashier : SAY I NT S ACCOUTS SOLICITED j : Interest Paid on Deposits j "?HHii;ini!iir/nniiiii"iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMimiiiii= J11111 [ 111111 ] i ; t ? I ? IEI ! f : 1 ! 111111111111111111111 f 11111111111?111.lllllllllllllllilllllllllllillllllHIIIIIIIinimilllllg OF MY ENTIRE STOCK AT o Wt* At? tlliXl \ I must have room, and will have, if low prices will | j move thc goods. If you want a wedding present, or | j need a dinnea set, chamber set, lamp or anthing in | j Crockery, China, Glassware, Tinware or House Fur- | nishing Goods, be sure and rxamine my stock and 1 prices bei ore purchasing. Remember the place. j msn emt? nun? | 80?) Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA inn nun iiiiiiiiiiiiii in nm iimii um i mi iiiiiiimii III iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiimi nniiiiiil [. FAY GAFFNEY. JAMES T. M IM S mm fe ?? ?Kl? NSURANGE. Represent Lgents for t aternation st, 1901, o ins?late H.H. COb-rx Has just received a very large shipment of Beaver, Plush and MOHAIR CARRIAGE AND BUGGY ROBES, a very beautiful line. Also a full line of horse blankets. SoleAgts. for the famous Babcock and John W Masury ? Son's HOUSE PAINTS, 733 ?Td 735 BROAD ST., AROLINA O-EDUCATIONAL JSTITUTE, Oldest and (S. C. C. I.) Edo-efield, S- C. * * * Largest Co-Educational College io lie State. Over 300 students enrolled this session, representing 10 States. Young men under strictly military discipline. Faculty composed of 21 College and University graduates-9 men. Thorough Literary Courses leading to the degrees of B. E.. B.S and \. B. Superior advantages offered i- the Departments of Music, Art and business. Four magnificent, well i quippe i buildings. Thousands of dollars recently spent in imp: ements. From $100 to $110 covers expenses in Literary Department for the ntiro school year. During the past session f ?j Boarders were enrolled. A large num >er of applications were rejected for want of room. Additional room rill be provided for the coming session. If 3'ou contemplate attending our college, write for one of our beau iful catalogued and application blank to F N. K. BAILEY, \ PRESIDENT, JEDGEPIBLD, S. C. SIS PSBBQBBRKRSBHSO WA THE NEW YORK RACKET Is not dead and don't expect to be as long as any other store is in operation. I am too fond of living to die as long as 1 can help it. I came into the world alive and have been living ever since, for I learned to live when I was little. When I bought my 7all and winter goods I realized that cotton would be low and that my customers wanted to live too, and to tell the secret of my success I have KILLED HIGH PRICES. Merit is the Trademark of Success, a* 1 Val?? is thc true test of Cheapness. My motto :. o u ler buy, undersell, and therefore the New \ ork ..ack et Store can sell goorls cheaper than comp -titors. My stock is new and up-to-date. When in need of a suit of clothes, shoes, hats, caps, underwear, dress goods, jackets capes, pants goods, etc..; come to J. W. PEAK, Proprietor J. M. COBB'S received his mammoth stock of Ses'DressGoods, SKIRTS, COATS, and STAPI?G DRY GOODS & DRESS TRIMMINGS, Cotton piece goods at Augusta prices. Our liu6 of SHOES, CAPS & CLOTHING are now ready for your inspection. Don't fail to get our pricee, Remember that we make a specialty of D .'ess Goods. ?BQ M POLO IG DO klijGUfi It? Insurance! W. j. RUTHERFORD. R. B. MORRIS. W. J. RUTHERFORD & CO MANUFACTURERS OF -<H:B RIO K5^ AND DEADERS IN Lime, Cement Plaster, pair Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Ready Roofing and Other Material. "Wiri to TTs For Prices. Corner Reynolds and Washington Streets,1 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. IF YOU "WA3XTT A good Buggy-the easiest running, best riding, with the longest staying qualities-see my line of Open and Ton Buggies, Carriages'; Phaetons, etc. The best Wagon made, our Owensboro and Russell Wagons. Anything iu the Harness line, Buggy Robes, Whips, Saddlery, etc., we can furnish it to you at prices as cheap as the cheapest. The finest toned and best made Piano on the market we can show il to you, or the best Orgau by the least money. Call and let us show them to you. The finest selectiou of Sheet Music ever seen in this section, come and look through our line of classical and operatic vocal and instru mental music. And last, if the sad necessity e^ er comes to you or yours when you shall need anything in the Undertaker's line, our Hearse and ea tire line of Undertakers' Goods are at jour services. You are cordially invited to visit 'my store and let us_show'|you anything you wish l:o see or hear. Gr . r?. OOB JOHNSTON, S C CHARLES B. ALLEN Stoves, Grates, Ranges and Tinware of all kinds. 830 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA. GA