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Always Just Going to Do lt. .., ,*j.e was going to insure his house, 7?Ji* it burnt before he gotaround.to ?h", Ile wasi just goiug to pay a note when it-went to protest. He was just going to help a neigh bor when he died. He was just going to send some flowers to a sick friend when it prov ed too late. > He was just going to reduce his debt when his creditors "shutdown" on him. He was just going to stop drink ing and dissipating, when his health became wTecked. He was just going to provide pro per pretection for his wife and fam ily when his fortune was swept away from him. He was just going to introduce a better system into his business when it went to raaash. He was just going to call on a customer to close a, d.jal when he 'found his competitor had preceded him and secured his order. ; He was just going to quit work a while and take a vacation when ner vous prostration came. He was just going to repair his sidewalk when a neighbor fell on it and broke his leg. He was just going to provide his wife with more help when she took to her bed and required a nurse, a doctor and a maid.-Succe ss Maga zine. Notice cf Election Parksville , School District. State of South Carolina. . .County ofEdgefield. ' To W. R. Parks, C. Robertson and L. F. Dorn, trustees of Parks ville school district, No. 26: Whereas there has been file^ with the County Hoard of Education of Edgefield county, S. C., a petition signed by more than one-third of the resident electors and a like pro portion of the resident freeholders of Parksville school district in said county and state, requesting an election to be ordered for the pur pose of levying a tax of three (.3) mills on the dollar on the taxable property of said school d'r+rict to supplement, the public school fund for said district. Now, therefore, you are hereby ordered and directed to hold an election at some place within the said school district as soon as can be had, after giving notice of the time and place of said election in some newspaper published in Edge field county, and by posting notices thereof in at least three public places within such school . district for two weeks prior to said election. At this election only such elec tors as return real and personal property for taxation, and who ex hibit their, tax receipts and regis tration certificates, as required in general elections, shall be allowed to vote. At said election the said board of ??s trustees shall act as manaeers, and the clectioV shall . be conducted as is provided by law for the conduct of general elections. At said elec tion each. elector favoring the pro posed levy shall cast a ballot con; taining the word "Yes" printed or Avritten 'thereon, and each elector opposed to said levy shall cast a ballot containing the "word "No" printed or written thereon. Within ten days after such election, if the majority of those voting shall vote for such levy, the board of trustees ^hall furnish the county auditor with a statement of the amount so levied. Said election to be held at Parks ville April 3rd, 1909. Witness our hands and seals this 10th day of March A. D. 1909. A. R. Nicholson, G. F. Long, Jr. W. T. Prescott. County Board of Education. Notice to Stock Raisers. I take this means of notifying the public that my black horse, Monte Carlo, will stand the season at Pow ell's 8?A?P to the rear of the court house. As he has been before the Edgefield public three years his qual ities are well known. I will give a Frazier road cart to the owner of the best colt exhibited at the County Fair sired by Monte ' Carlo. Another cart will be award ed as a prize at the Fair of 1910. This mears that a Frazier cart will be awarded every fall.. J. E. MIMS. Notice to Stock Raisers. Every farmer appreciates the val ue of mules over horses for farm purposes. Why not raise your own mules? The celebrated Spanish Jack, Senator, fifteen hands high, will make the season at my home four-and-a-half miles west of Edge field, known as the Ezra Talbert place. C. V. HEATH. SURVEYING Prompt and careful attention given to all calls. Terms rea- . sonable and satisfaction guar anteed. Phone or address, J. H. COURTNEY, Trenton, S. C. DRYING'S N EW DISCOVERY WM Surely Stop That Cough. Time Extended. The following is a l?tter received from the Comptroller general by County Treasurer James T. Mims authorising him to receive taxes until April 1st without penalty. Columbia, S. C., Meb 13tb 1909, Mr. J. T. Mims, County Treasurer, Edgefield, S. C., By virtue ' of the power vested in the Comptroller General, with the approval of the governor, the time for paying all taxes in Edgefield county without penalty, is hereby extended to April 1st, 1909. A. W. Jones, Comptroller General. Approved M. F. Ansel, Governor. Notice of Final Discharge. On the 5th day of April 1909 the undersigned will make application to the Probate Court of Edgefield County, South Carolina, for a final discharge from her trust as General Guardian of the estate of Marie P>. Holland, minor. Mrs. Ina E. Holland. Let ns supply you with garden seed. We sell both Buist's and Per ry's seed. Either will give perfect satisfaction. B. Tim mons. Master's Sale, State of South Carolina, * Edgefield County, Court of Common Pleas. Bank of Graniteville, Plaintiff Against Alex. Harris, Jr., Defend ant. Pursuant to the decree in this cause I will offer for sale at public outcry to thc highest bidder before the court house, toAvn of Edgefield, state of South Carolina, on salesday in April, 1909, tlie same being the 5th day of said month between the legal hours of sale, the following decribed realty to wit: All that certain piece, tract or parcel of land containing one hun dred and seven acres more or less, bounded and described as fol lows: Situated in the county of Edgefield, state aforesaid and is bounded on the north by J. W. Harris' lands; on the east by lands of Mrs. Amanda Jennings, on the south by lands of E. M. Padgett, westby lands of Mrs. Avory Frank lin, said tract having been conveyed to said Alex Harris, Jr., by J W Harris, and is a part of the old Roper place. Terms of sale: One half cash, and the balanc?\pn a credit of one year, with interest at the rate of eight percent per annum. Purchaser to give bond and a mortgage of the premises sold to secure the payment of the credit portion. Purchaser to pay for papers. W. F. Roath, Master E. C. S. C . Master's Sale. State of South Carolina, . Edgefield County, Court of Common Pleas. Bank of Graniteville, Plaintiff, Against J W Harris, Defendant. Pursuant to the decree in this cause, I will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder before the court house, town of Edgefield and state of South Carolina on salesday in April, 1909, the same being the 5th day of said month, between the legal hours of sale, the following decribed realty to wit: All that certain piece or parcel of land containing one hundred and eight acres more or less, situate, lying and being in the county of Edgefield, state of South Carolina, bounded as follows: on the north by lands of the said J W Harris, east by lands of J B Norris, south by lands of Mr. Alex. Harris, Jr. I and west by lands of Mrs. Avory Franklin, the said land having been conveyed to the said Harris by Mrs. L M Whitlock, and is a part of the Roper .place. Terms of sale: One half cash and the balance on a credit of one year with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum. Purchaser to give bond and mortgage of the premises sold to secure the payment of the credit portion. Purchaser to pay for papers. Wr. F. Roa\h, Master E. C. S. C. Try our new variety of seed Irish potatos, the "Irish Cobbler." t They are extra early produce well and have a delightful flavor. Penn & Holstein. Cleaning and Pressing I still have my cleaning and pressing room on thc second floor of the Sheppard Building and re spectfully solicit the patronage of the people. I can clean and press men's clothing so as to make them appear brand new, and I also make a specialty of pressing ladies' skirts. My prices are reasonable, and I guarantee satisfaction on every job sent out. I also clean hats. I respectfully ask for a share of your business. Wallace Harris. Bil elden's Arnica Salve The Best Salve In The World. For Sale Real Estate Ko. 101. One of the Best' Hotels in any country Town in the South, 14 Rooms and all appurtenances, already furnished, well established, well equipped, well patronized. Situated near the business part of the Town of Edgefield, S. C. This Hotel is known and patronized by the T. P. A.s from all over the country. No. 102. A comfortable Cottage on Buncombe Street, in Edgefield, S. C. No. IDS. A Cozy Cottage near the business part of the Town in Edge field, S. C. No. 104. Residence on Joter Street in Edgefield, S. C. No. 105. OD-acre F arm between Edgefield and Trenton S. C. No. 100. -200-acre Farm about 10 miles South of Edgefield, S. C. No. 107. The Capt. Lewis Jones place-70 acres beautifully located in town of Edgefield. Purchase] could sell almost enough town lots to pay for the place. 2 4-rooh dwellings. No. 108. Good Farm, 205 acm on road between Edgefield and Parksville, 4 miles from latter place 100 acres of timbered land, well watered, two good tenant houses. No. 108. Good farm on Parksville road six miles west of Edgefield con taining 77 aores. Good three room house, good water and good pasture, very desirable place. For Rent. Two Cottages in Edgefield. If you have any Heal Estate, Houses, Lands for Sale ot to Buy, or any business in Real Estate I beg to offer my services in giving same prompt attention. Let mc know ol* your Wants and Don't Wants. E. J. Norris. Insurance and Real Estate Agen Chic. Chic. Chic. We have jupt received ? new porfut fi catbd "L'hic" 'ha? ? are Mollir g in. I.u'fe. Cnn fill.j'ijj siz- bolllv \ on \\HUt. AU Wf for lt ip a trial. PENN & HOLS TKTN", Succ^ppors to C L I^nii & Son. Watch Your Money Leakages. Seemingly trifling amounts soon mount up to big ones. Try to save at both spigot and bung hole. Bank your money and it cannot get away from you. Your Account is Safe only when deposited in a reliable bank such as ours. Every depositor is fully protected from loss by rea son of our thoroughly conservative methods and the known integrity of the management. 1 The Farmers Bank, of Edgefield, S. C. H rc BANK EDGE FIELD. EDGEFIELD, S C. State and County Depositor) DIRECTORS J, C. SBEPPXSI?, j W. W. ADAMS, J. H. BOUKXIOHT, Ti H. RAINSFOR, J, M. COB?, B. S. HOLLAND, A. S. TOMPKINS, C C. FULLER W. E. PRESCOTT^ OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, President. W. W. ADAMS. vice-President. E. J. MIMS, Cashier. J. H. ALLEN, Ass't Cashier. Pays interest on deposits by special contract. Money to loan on liberal terms. Prompt and polite attention to business. YOUR Account Solicited 71 James A. Uobey, DENTAL SURGEON, Johnston, S. C. Office-over News-Monif.or Office. JAS, S. BYRD. ''?* '. ' ?"V\ J SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, S. C. Vjffi.-?P over Post-Office. TlMMQflS ? COR LEY, SURGEON DENTISTS. Appointments at Trenton on Wednesdays. Crown and Bridge Work a Special ty. WaBter ?. Moller, Dental Surgeon, 731 Green St., Augusta, Ga. Thone 87. .- - j-- co?r.io.r .?? - .??. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds Persistent Winter Layers. Hens That Lay Are The Hens That Pay. Flock headed by cocks from prize-winning strain. Eggs $1.50 per 15 J. H. P. ROPER Edgefield, S. C. cwi.aiiLi.CA,, (L?.CdumU?.0 - BARRED Plymouth Rocks Eggs $1.50 per 15 Best results obtained from early lint eh in gs O rder NjO w J. P. BATES Edgefield, S. C. "T CEIVED A nice new line of g?DR? GOODS AND NOTIONS M ' A complete line of Hardware and Plantation % m Supplies. H . Am handling Georgia Chemical Works' Fer tilizers, and solicit your business.. Guano! Gua We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizer Co's. Goods. ll P. & F. . A.D. Bone Augusta High Grade v Acid Of All Grades . 1 These goods are now in the warehouse ready for delivery jyin Vonr fertilizer Sor this season bc sure to see us. We are/handling all grades and your orders will be lilied promptly. Here's to a fine crop in Edge field County. Wc sdi the BEST BRANDS of niumoniated ??oods and tlie best acids. ay and Prescott G jj GER I ES Ave carry a full stock of Groceries and Plantation Supplies. We make a specialty of Fancy Groceries and can fill your orders promptly at very reasonable prices. The very best bread and rolls twice a week by express Fresh ..Cabbage Plants For Sale. T. P LYON & CO. Oxfords, Oxfords* We are ready to shoe the men and boys with the celebrated Crossett Oxfords. Xew Spring Styles in all of . tlie most popular shapes and leathers. Try a pair. ORN&MIMS Our isl Sal? Has closed, but Ave are still selling all Winter Goods at very LOW prices. '' Save money by buying from us. IE? IffAR"!"? For All Crops Use Eti wan Top Dresser The Best Fertilizer on the Narket for TOP DRESSSING High in Percentage of AMMONIA and also Contains AVAILABLE PHOSPHORIC ACID and POTASH Much Cheaper than Nitrate of Soda. Etiwan Fertilizer Company, Charleston S. C. Ask For "ETIWAN" For Sale by W. W. ADAMS & CO. 1 \ Bradley's Quality. \ The farmer who buys BRADLEY'S FERTILIZERS purchases and receives with every pound of every brand something, ' the value of which cannot be reckoned in dollars and cents, viz. : the direct appli cation in the manufacture of the Bradley Brands of all the best knowledge possessed by mankind on the subject; of practical fertili zation. . V Whatever the Crop FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS GUARANTEED TO SATISFY PURCHASERS ?BABLY JEU.MKY WAKEKIKLU CU AIILhiflVS LAIKIK HI CCtXHIOM .m.Buiiwt ni'i:\\AKixiEuu TIM Britt CtUacr Oro??.. al llulitaU Q Flat llnul Vuirt;. Af UUHTA TMJCKKB SHOUT ?TEMllKl> Q UILI. i-.'.T FLAT uirrrn thu. Huccaaioo. tirga L Md Ulai C&*t? PRICE In lots ol 1 fa 4 m. a! $1.5-3 per a.. 5 lo 8 m. a! 31.23 per c., 10 m. and over, a! 51.00 per n. F. O. B. YOUNG'S ISLAND, S. C. Ocr Special Express Rates on Plants ls Very Low. * We grew the first Frost Proof Plants in 1868. Now have over twentv thousand' satisfied customers ; and wc have grown and sold more cabbage plants tuan all other persons in the Soathern states combined. YV HY? because our plants must please or we send your money back. Order now; it is time to set these plants in your sec tion to _ Special tern?t ordere Writo get extra early cabbage, and they an. thc ones that tell for the* "most money. ffio??*11' Wffi.CG2ra!)-C0.^ Box 175 Young's Island. S. C* Best Fertilizer for it. In buying our products you gain all the benefit of our expe-x riments in practical agriculture, covering more than the third of a century and checked by the experience of hundreds of thousands of farmers who have used BRADLEY'S Fcrtiizers with unvarying satisfaction upon all kinds of crops and un der all the varying conditions of soil and climate. B. D. Sea Fowl Guano. Bradley's Superpotash Acid Phosphate Bradley's XX Ammoniated Dissolved Bone. Bradley's Potash C'm'p'd. Bradley's Cotton Fertilizer Bradley's Dissolved Phosphate Bradley's High Grade Guano Bradley's High Grade Acid Phosphate. Bradley's X. X. X. Acid Phosphate. FOR SALE BY: W. W. Adams & Company. Edgefield, S. C. And controlled by the Ashepoo Fertilizer Company, Charleston, S. C. J