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1 Ed?ref ield Advertiser JT. L. M IMS. - - - E DITOR TERMS: ONYE AR ?> .$150 ' SIX MONTHS 75 WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1907. What a desolate place would be a world without flowers? It would be a face without a smile; a feast without a wel come-Are not flowers the stars of earth?-And are not bur stars the flowers of heav en?-MRS. BALFOUR. It ie said that the trust will soon advance the price of spool colton again, and that it will yet be retailed for 10 cents per spool. South Caroliua judges and juries seem to be respecters of persons to tha extent tLat they eeldom show any mercy to safe blowers and pick-pockets. There are thirteen of this class of criminals in the penitentiary, and all of them are serving long sen tences. Since the demise of the old mother dispensary, the Richland Distilling Company continues to have a cinch in disposing of its products to her progeny, the coun ty dispensaries. - The Richland county board alon? has purchased about 400 barrels of sundry liquors from the Richland distil lery for the ?niuing quarter's supply. Holding court coutinuous'y is a great hardship on circuit judges during these loug hot days. After completing a six-weeks term in Columbia Judge Dauizler has gone to Camden for a term of two weeks, and after the expiration of that time he will come to Edge field for one week. Attention is directed to the program ot the annual meeting of the Citizens' League, which is published in this issue. The cropB being "laid by" and all farm work being practically sompleted, there should be a large attendance upon this meeting from all parts of the county. Do not miss hearing the address of Hon. George B. Cromer on this occasion. - Recently a disagreement arose between the town of Johnston aud the Western Union Telegraph Company over the amount of business license that was levied by the town council. At first the company refused to pay the li-j cense, but later paid it and closed the office. The railroad commis sion has been appealed to for a settlement of the trouble, and it is probable that the telegraph company will be required tb re . open tho office. There"are two distinct .classes of tigers in Charleston. One pur chases its supplies from wholesale dealers and the other patronizes the county dispensary. The mayor has declared war to the hilton the former class, which are regarded as arch-enemies of the municipal treasury, while the latter, if not promised immunity from the law, will be raided less frequently and i have lighter fines imposed upon them. If the cotton farmers will dis card the jute bagging and cover their bales with bagging made from cotton th:y will take a long step in the direction of their full independence. Will they do it? Orangeburg Times and Democrat The wonder is that the leaders and promoters of the Cotton Grow ers' Association have not advoca ted the use of cotton bagging. By using this form of covering for the staple, farmers themselves could create a demand for hun dreds of thousands of bales of their own cotton. The retail merchauts through out the north and northwest, something like 500,000 strong, are organizing to fight the great cata log houses. The moBt effective way for the local merchants to combat the mail order house is for them to advertise and attract people * to their stores, making their patrons realize that it is to their own interests to trade at borne. The merchant who buys dependable merchandise and ex ploits the merits of his goods al ways sells them. Has that not been your observation? Order to be Preserved. The Advertiser has been inform ed that the Edgefield Hussars are firmly resolved to preserve order at their annual picnic at Lanham Spring on August 1st. Three offi cers of the law will be on hand to suppress lawlessness of every form, whether it be a disturbance of the peace or, the illicit sale of liquor. Capt. Evans and his men are determined that the pleasure of the day shall not be marred or the prestige of the company in jured by disorder of any kind. AU right-thinking men will com mend the Hussars for this high stand. Prohibition Ably Champion The prohibition cause.in < fia i s championed by many c nost prominent, as well a jraiuiegt, men in the state, fohn Temple Graves SB a ver lent advocate of prohibition, in a recent issue of his paper Weekly Jeffersonian, Hou. Tl as E. Watson, one of tho a men of the present day and sratioo, sai l : '"lu the fight now on io state of Georgia between mau and whiskey, The Jefferso stauds squarely for manhood Japanese a Shrewd Peopl< . The Japanese, whether at 1 or abroad, are very shrewd always have au eye .Jo busi Recently Japs have been ca sketching and photopraphinj coaat fortifications, on bot! Pacific and Atlantic coasts. It be remembered that when Jf was at war with Russia the had maps of the country sho every point of vantage and cl of Russia's fortifications, the woiId marvelled and wo: ed how they obtaiued them. seemB that Japan is prepariuf war in time of peace by,ha' spies sketch aud photograph American coast defenses. Clemson Trouble Still Discus In spite of the fact thal trustees of Clemson college i "whitewashed" or otherwise posed of the recent troubl friction between the comman< and the senior class, the ni papers continue todiscii63 it. Anderson Daily Mail, whosp tor claims to be tborougbl) miliar with conditions at Clea says: '.While we regret to say thero certainly must be e changes effected at the coll That is, provided the.college i be one of the high toned inst lions of learning of this state. The reputation and prestige Clemson have already sufL on account of troubles simila the "late unpleasantness," if the discipline of this inst tion is not more rigidly eufcr it will lose.casteamong the hig institutions of this and ot sta'tes. Next Legislature and Prohibiti The pending prohibition me ure iu the Georgia legislatun causing comment and sp?cul?t in this state as to what the n South Carolina legislature ? do. Iii many parts of the stat is predicted that the next legh ture will pass a prohibition me ure similar to the one about to enacted in Georgia. The Augusta Herald que Senator Tillman as giving utt ance to the following in an iul view last week : "Carolina is bent towards p hibition of her own motion, dependently of Georgia actii the people are planning prohi tion. They are disgusted w county local option and the d pensary. Not because of the wf of the dispensary plan. But 1 state coull not successfully wat one board of control. Then thi] boards of control can not watched. They have scattered t stealiug, and the people are r going to stand for either centr ized or scattering stealing. Tb are going to put on prohibitior A New Plan Adopted. There is but little doubt th Commissioner of Immigratii Watson bas now bit upon t right plan to bring a desirat class of home-seeking imn grants to South Carolina. He w through special agents and 1 distributing advertising matt induce the foreign element in tl Northwest to move to this sta and purchase homes. Already M Watson is receiving nearly ll letters daily. There are two strong points favor of the South that cannot \ offset by any inducements th the Northwest can offer. They ar climate and cheapness of laud Notwithstanding the fact that th major portion of the Northwest : visited with blizzards and covere with snow about one-third of th year, the land sells for somethini like $100 per acre. In this stat? with its mild climate and soi J that will grow almost everything j land can be purchased from $8 t I $20 per acre. Surely, if the matte is properly presented to the peo pie in the Northwest they can bi induced to come to this section. Edgefield county alone "could provide home3 for something like ono thousand families. Notice to Wheat Growers. I have just finished a new Coro and Flour Mill of the latest de sign. Will be glad to receive your patronage and will serve you io the b?st of my ability. The mill was built and sta.t'd by Mr. G D. Mims. A finished mill in every respect. Located on my farm two miles south of Mountain Creek church. J. L. Ouzte. Kirksey, S. C. Let us supply you with Jee Cream Freezers and Ice Tea Tum blers. If you see our tumblers you will buy them. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Ml -ll* Program of the Annual Meeting of Citizens* League. AB announced la?t week, ihe annual meoting of the Citizens' League of Edgefield corfu ty will be held at. Edgefield ou Monday next, July 29tb. The following is an outline of the program for the day : 1 Short informal conference: (1) The dignity of the magis trate and his constable. (2) The town man hals, the key to the situation. (3) How to maintain law and order at our large coun try gatherings. (4) How the town ofJohu ptou does it. (5) What the citizens eau do. 2 Address by Hon. George B. Cromer, the distinguished citizen and lawyer of Newberry, and for a number of years president of Newberry College. 3 Bupiuess session : Election of Officers, etc. . The meeting will be called to order promptly at 10:30 o'clock. All members of the League and all citizens interested in the main tenance of a high standard of law and order are invited and urged to.be present on this occasion. Diunerwill be provided by the ladies of Edgefield for all who attend. J. L. MIMS, President. Bigham-Cooper. On Wednesday afternoon, July 17th, M?68 Sadie Bigham and Mr. R. E. Cooper were quietly mar ried by Rev. J. T. Littlejohn at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sallie Bigham. Only the im mediate relatives and a few friends of the family were pr-sent. The bride was rendered very popular by ber magnetic person ality aud amiable disposition. Therefore, h>r friends gave her up with great reluctance. The groom is a resid? nt of MiJledije ville, Ga., and is. a popular and efficient conductor on oue ol'the Georgia railroads. Mr. aud Mrs. Cooper leit im mediately after their marring-; for MilledgeviliC, where a delightful reception was tendered them on their arrival. Echoes From Centre Spring. The writer was prevented fren attending tho great annual pic nic of the Edgi field Light Dra guouo that was held at Centre Spring on Thursday last, but upon making inquiry among those who were so fortunate JIB to be present we learned that - the occasion was a signal Euccess. The crowd in the opinion of some was not as large as on for mer occasions, while iu '.he judg ment of otb'rs it was greater. Suffice it to say that there were a sufficient number present with sufficient funds about them to make the gross receipts of the company nearly $400. Represen tatives from three or four coun ties were there, and all-old and young, grave and gay-came away greatly delighted with the day of pleasure, fu? asid frolic. It mattera not how well dinner is served or how'bounteous the supply ou such occasions, there are generally a few croakers and chronic kickers who make com plaint^ but the writer, for one time, has not heard the. slightest objection raised to the dinner or the manner in which it was serv ed. On the contrary, we have heard much said in its praise. The music was furnished by a very skilled band from Augusta and, as heretofore, it came up to the high standard that was sst by the Dragoons years ago. In the years gone by Capt. Blocker and his men have had their fame go abroad as very courteous and obliging hosts but the picnic of 1907 ha3 added greatly to . the ^ prestige of the company. In many respects it eclipsed all former occasions. Citation. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD. By J.D. Allen, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, Mrs. Emma C. Glan ton made suit to me, to grant her letters of administration of the estate and effects of Thomas W. planton, de ceased. These are therefore to cite and ad mcnish all and singular the kiudred and creditors of the said Thomas W. Glanton, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probati, to be held at Edgefield, C. H. S. C. on the 7th day of August, next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have why the said administra tion should not be gr.inted. Given under my Hand this 22nd day of July, 1907. Published on the 24th and 31st days of July, 1907, in TheEdgelield Ad ver tiser. J. D. A LLEN, J. Io. E. C. Beautiful Rugs aud Art Squares All sizes and attractive designs. ' Ramsey & Jones. Very large stock of Matting in attractive designs,excellent quali ty, at very low prices. Ramsey ci Jones. Beautiful line of stationery. Tablets, box paper aud ps per by the pound. Timmons Bros. Just received delightful Roast ed Coffeg, lo to 25 cuts per pound. Timnioii9 Bros. Keep cool and not be bothered with flies. Our fans are now run ning for the pleasure of th?se who pa-tronize our Soda Fountain. All of the popular drinks served in the bet-t possible manner. Let the "Luray" refresh you. G. L. Penn & Son. I write Bond Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident lnHuranc?, Health Insurance, Tornado In surance, Plate Giass .'nmranc and Life Iiu.uranceou Horses and Mules. E.J. Norris, Agt. DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK? i, t Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable. Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderfu! cures made by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy. It is the great medi r? cal triumph of the nine jjjil teenth century; dis m covered siter years of llMU i rsnJ^i sc?611^^ research by J P" r^5^! Dr. Kilmer, the emi li _ J^is^ . ' nent kidney and blad ,i*.n-^a ?er specialist, &r?d ?j wonderfully successful in promptly curing iame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec ommended for every thing bucif you have kid ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedy you need. U has been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur chase relief and has proved so successful tn. every case that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also a bool: telling more about Swamp-Root and how tc find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send your address to g.., Dr. Kilmer k Co.,Bing- gg^BB hamton, N. Y. The regular fifty cent and Home of Swamp-Root, dollar sizes are s? fd by all good druggists. Don't make any mistake, but remember the ' name; Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Birghamton, N Y., on e"ery bottle. We have a lnrge stock of Rugs and invite the ladies to call to see them. JCdgf.-field Mercantile Co. Heintz's Baked Beans ju-jt re ceived at B. Tim-n DB JAS. S. BYRD, SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, S. C. .Ollhe over Post-G-lnce. currency in makins linnie d?parti by ujull. Yo/: enn-send sroaU deposit* catch .wcek.and aa M yo:ir s ivlnvs acciiiuolat-3 will Ismo yon^j 'ty _ certlflcateH of doposit beating lutcrcst?& yt] t!.tb.?Jlbcr.il rm .? - AM 'ANTED^-Buyers for Gasoline En Les, Ste a ni En [ills, The Advertiser job office is better fitted than ever for printing of all kinds. New Type, New Borders New Ornaments, New mate rial just received, Send us your orders. INSURANCE When placing your insur-; ance give me a call. 1 rep-; resent a very strong line of - - - Insurance Companies, our; Agent for the largestj I^IITJS - - . Insurance Co. I will ap predate a share of yourbusi-j - ness. 1 can be found at myj office-Office No. a---over Bank of? ?d?o?eld. [jamesT M1?\L?SB [Planing; Mill. I am now prepared to to Plane Lumber of all kinds, and can fill orders for Rough and Dressed Lumber in any quantity. Large supply of Bricks, Lime, Cement and Shin gles always on hand. ??I?P"Wanted : ioo cords of Pine Wood. E s. JOHNSON. Light Saw, Lathe and Shin gie Mills, Engines, Boilers, Supplies and repairs, Porta ble , Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts and Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS. Gins and Press Repairs. IV LOMBARD, AUGUSTA, GA. out S Onr Great Annual Selling Proposition. Thursday, July 25th Will inaugurate his Summer Closing- out Sale, an event of magnitude, merit and importance to last for ten days only. This is to be a sale of vast interest and benefit to all entertaining an idea of buying in any of the lines carried at this proper and fair dealing establishment. Remember the date and don't forget the event. The sale begins Thursday, July 25th at 9 a. m. Owing to the very late and cool Spring, we find our selves with a rather heavy stock of summer merchandise and rather than carry any of it over to another season, and also to make room for a heavy fall stock, we have decided to put our entire stock of goods for the next ten days at less than New York rost. Like all of our announcements in the past, this is a genuine bona fide proposition. Nothing of a fake about it. Ten Dollars offered to anyone who fails to buy goods at this sale as advertised. 15 pieces 50 inch Mohair in black, brown, blue, white and cream in stripes and checks our 75c values at 42c. io pieces Henrietta in all the latest colors real value 85c now 49c. 25 Linen Chambry our io and i2c values at 7h Parasols. 25 White Parasols nicely trimmed with embroidery worth $1.50 will go at this sale for 79c 50 White Silk Parasols all fancy designs well worth $2,50 will go for $1.39. 5a/e of Mattings. 12 rolls of heavy Chinese and Japanese Mattings in new and handsome patterns worth from 30 to 50c per yard will be offered at the Sensal ional price of per )?ard 21c. 20 pieces of our 20c Cham . bry in brown, blue, pink and tan special 12h 20 pieces Mercerized waist ing i2? and 15c values at 9c. 20 pieces Mercerized waist ing 35c values this sale 19c 12h and 15c figured Organ dies, Check Batiste, Dimities and figured Muslin in large and small polka dotsjlarge an d small floral effects at SJc Ribbons. Our ioc quality in Pink and Black ribbon will go at this sale for 7c. Our 15c sellers all colors at ioc. Our 25c Taffeta ribbons at 8c Dress and Apron ging ham at 5c. SILKS! SILKS!! 30 inch China Silk in the leading colors our regular 50c sellers for this sale 35c. 40 inch White China Silk regular 75c values at 39c . i,Soo yards of Blue Taffe ta Silk all guaranteed $1.25 and $1.50 values at 89c N Big table of beautitul Mulls, Silk Tissues, Voils, Organdies and Linen. Suitings worth 50c your choice for 19c LACE SALE. On a special table a big line of beautiful Val Laces 1-2 to 3 inches worth up to 15c per yard by the doz. yards 4c. Men's Clothing. Our two piece suits in all the leading colors in double breasted also military cut nicely made and trimmed guaranteed a perfect fit all new and seasonable goods all sizes. Our price of this was $9.00 for this sale $4.93. Men's Blue Serge suits made by the leading tailors real value $15.00 this sale at $7-98. 50 dozen Men's Elastic Seam . Drawers at 50c. Special for this sale limited at 33c. ADVERTISER BuriBdicig, Edgefteld, S. C. THE STORE'S Stock of French Lawn Persian Lawn. Skirt Linen, Brown Linen, India Linen, Fancy Gingham, Pearl Buttons, Laces Ribbons, Needles, Pins and various Nov elties, including the late Brown Shade of Ladies9 Oxfords, with Hose to match are now on Display. We invite your inspection. The Corner Store W. H TURNER, Prop. f Onr store is well Ull ed with the newest and prettiest things in Dry Goods and Notions, We invite the ladies to call and see these pretty Goods: JAS. E. HART Get your Laundry in Tuesdays. BALL-MASON* FRUIT JARS in 1 Pt., 2 Pt., and and 2 Quart sizes. Fruit Jar Rubbers and Jelly Tumblers. Jones & Son JULY Is here and yo? need Hot weather Clothing. We can flt yon in Stylish Serges, Cassi meres or Worsteds* Have you seen our beau tiful Negligee Shirts, Ho siery and Neckwear? DORN & (HIMS EDGEFIELD lOlothixig: Store STRAW HATS LOW CUT SHOES TWO PIECE SUITS ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. Call and see our line W A. MARI 1