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Edeefield Advertiser WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6. .??UUI>IIUIIIIIIIi:ilHlinilllllll!HlU!IU.'!llllllllll!ni? I LOCAL AND PERSONAL. ? ^iiiiniuimiitiiiumiiiii?i?iiiiuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiii? Cotton holds the fort at 7hie. Mr. John C. Whatley advertises in this issue a lost note. See advertise ment for particulars.1 Many a man's reputation for goodness is founded upon his Ability to conceal his badness. A bad reputation may be acquired ia ?day, but it usually takes a lifet me to acquire a good one. A traveler says ham plays about the same part io a railway sandwich that truth plays in a horse trade. WA?TBD-16,000 first class drawn shingles by Dee. 15th inst., apply to J. J. Bell, Edgefield, 8. C. Mr. Henry Dobey, of Parksville, was on a visit to his father, Mr. W. E. Do boy, on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Senator B. R. ri liman and Maj. B.S. Anderson left their respective homes for Washington, D. C., on Saturday last, Monday morning of this week' wa? the coldest day of the winter decidedly. There wa* muon frost and a tbiok crust of ice on still waters. An old bachelor says that some women are born foolish, some achieve folly and the rest marry fools. ? long Island woman has asked for a divorce on the ground that her husband hadn't taken a single bath in nine years. In nine cases out of a possible ten a wife has perfect confidence in her husband after marriage-for about twenty-four hours. Hog killing time is here, and Messrs Billy Paul and Sam Taylor opened the season by killing one, a Chester White, that weighed 380 pounds net. News bas just reached us that the depot at Trenton was burned up on Monday night of this week, also a freight car and a few bales of cotton. Buggies and Road Carts of every description at just the price to suit, you at A. Rosenthal's, Augusta, Ga On Tuesday morning of this week the ground was frozen toa depth of two or three inches-and ice was plentiful on the branches and small stream*. Mr. P. B. Whatley, of the Falta sec tion, lost a valuable cow last week. , JChe cow was so fat that he saved thirty pounds of excellent tallow from the carcass. Dr. John C. Lanier, of Liberty Hill, . One of Edgefield's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens and skillful physician? was in town on Monday of this week. Married, by Kev. J. P. Mealing, Thursday, Nov. SO, 1899, at the resi dence of the bride's parents, Mr. B. E. Morgan and Miss Fannie Lowry. All of Edgefield. FAR* BANDS WAKTID.-30 good steady and industrious colored men. single or married, with famlies, to work the whole year for cash payments monthly. Apply to Hollow Creek-Farm, T?ales P.O., Aiken Co. S. C. Beware of the man man who inptats upon giving you his word of honor. From ao honest mao it is superfluous, and from a rascal lt is worse than useless. Mr. John C. Whatley, who was in our office on Tuesday, in speaking ol the small grain said to us that any one riding through the country would think that all the land was sown it. oats and wheat, and that no cotton could be grown next year at all unless after these cereals. Wraps for Ladies and Children, Children's Beefers and Ladies' Jackets from low down up, half elsewhere Kices.^See before you buy, at Peak's cket. At an election held by the Cou nt \ Board of Control on Monday last, Mr. J. B. Davis was re-elected County Dis penser for the ensuing year. Edge field has never as yet been in anywise implicated in any of the dispensary scandals, a.jd will not bc so long a* Mr. Davis bolds his pr jen* position. New arrivals of Jellies, Preserves, Marmalades, andthelike,at L. E. Jack son & Co.'s. The Addison lands sold on last si 'es day, broupht very good prices. Lot No. 1, the homestead, with four aces of laud, brought $2,000, sold to Mrs. Addi son. Representative J. L. Smith . bought the stares on law range, Mr. T G. bmith bought 46j2' acres of th; Minick lands, Mr. Frr.nk Mansoti bought the Kock Quarry. The heir* bought most of the town property, lott and houses. The Master's ailes for January, 190C* advertised in this isiue, will not be made on the first Monday of the month, as is the rule, 'but on the Tuesday fol lowing instead, which is the second day of January. This is because tbe first Monday, which is the first day ol the month, is alega! holiday-a dies non-as old Julius Casar used to call 'ere. And it is not lawful to do any thing on sucb day except tosit around on dry goods bores and swap lies with your neighbors, kindred, and iriendt and tbe. balance ot mankind. If you want to see Peak's "Trarti Pullers" in Beefers and Jackets, Capes and Wraps for Ladies' and Children, you must, of course, go lo the Backet Store. High grade Booting and Houst Paints, ready mixed, the best made, cheapest and goodest. Apply at tht Advertiser office. PHOTOGRAPHS in latest styles at rea soirahl? pri *?*5 for hrsr-o.Sas* work. C;"i!'i' . > fMion.^raph* a specialty. AU work L?-xtly finished. B. H. Mims. ' ^THbk ?. ADAMSPROPRIETOR. EDGEFIELD, 8. C., WEDNESDAY, NO VEMBER 8, 1899. m? PLANTERS LOAN ANO SAVINGS AUGUSTA, GA. Pays latest 1 on Deposits. I ACCOU??S ] Solicited. L. C. HAYNE, President. W. C. WARDLAW, Cashier. VOL. LXIV. NO. 45. I J i M Ksi n WA f.IT RR. WA It HEX WA I, TTE lt. ONLY ?clush andr Men's Fi Largest Stock ! ! Lowest Prices ! All foods 1 DORN & MIM S AT E. B. Remember j That I always keep a fresh assort ment of Fancy and Heavy Gro cerieo on hand. When in need Of them give me a call. Satisfaction guaranteed. 0. Sheppard, Jr. To Have Another Mill. In addition to the increase of the Union mills, the starting of the Buffalo and Alpha cotton mill enterprises, the people of Union are to have still another cotton mill. This latest company got its commission from the secretary of state yesterday. It is to be known as the Monarch Cotton Mills. The corporators are all staunch citizens' of Union-Jno. A. Fant, T. C. Duncan, A. H. Foster, F. M. Farr and E. Nicholson. The company ?pr voses to operate a roller-mill and ice plant in connection with the mill. The capital stock is be $200,000, divided into shares of $100 ea?h.-The State. : Here are some of the admissions secured from Henry O. Have meyer,, president of the Sugar Trust, when he appeared before the Commission in June last at Washington, and from others: Henry O. Havemeyer-I would state freely that where a corpora^ tion dealing particularly in things that are essential to the benefit of mankind-clothing, fuel, oil sugar, food or anything which would become,, as I describe it, of* a quasi-public charcter-it would be b?n?ficiai to the public to have them under Government supervis ion. It is the Government, through its tariff laws, which pl?ndere the people and the trusts, etc., are merely the machinery for doing it. The true "communion of pelf is the Customs Tariff bill. It says to the people : "Here is a law we have enacted for your robbery. Do not complain of it." I First Boy (contemptuously) Huh 1 Your ma takes in washing. Second Boy-Of course ; you didn't s'pose she'd leave it hanging out over night unless your pa was in jail, did ye? Bad Blood-Cure Free ! Bad Blood causes Blood and Skin Diseases, Eruptions, Pimples, Scrofu la, Eating Sores, Ulcers, Cancer, Ecze ma, Skin Scabs, Eruptions and Sores on Children, Rheumatism. Catarrh, Itching Humors, Etc. For these trou bles a positive specific cure is found in B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm), the most wonderful blood purifier of the age. It bas been thoroughly tested for past thirty years and has always cured even the most deep-seated, per sistent oases, after doctors and patent medicines had all failed. B. B. B. cures by driving out of the blood the poi sous 'and ??humors which cause all these troubles,and acure is thus made that is permanent. Contagious Blood Poison, producing Eruptions, Swollen Glands, Ulcerated Throat and Mouth, Etc., cured by B. B. B, the only reme dy that can actually cure this trouble. At druggists. $1 per large bottle; six large bottles (full treatment) $5. B. B. B. is an honest remedy that makes real cures. To test B, B. B. write for Free Trial Bottles which will be sent prepaid. Medical advice Free. Ad dress Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. ' Reader, you can get the Advertiser and the A tlanta Constitution, one year, for $2.25; Advertiser and Home and Farm, $1.75; Advertiser and. Weekly News and Courier, $2.25; Advertiser and Ainslee's Magazine, a high grade illustrated monthly, for $2.00; or aL' these for $3.75. Four weekly newspa pers and a monthly for only $3.75. This is an offer, reader, you will not likely have again during this oentury. Apply at the Advertiser office in person or by letter. Those flavored Syrups-strawberry orange, lemon, vanilla, pineapple, etc., at L. li. Jackson & Co.'s. Lost Note. LOST by the subscriber on or about Fri Jay, the Ut Deceml er inst., a Note for $332.70, dated D?c.-1, 1899, given by S. L. and Q. E. Bigiiatn to the undersigned, due 12 mouths after date. All persons are herewith warne! not to tra'le for the Above described note as payment has been stopped. JOHN C. WHATLEY. ' ^THbk ?. ADAMSPROPRIETOR. EDGEFIELD, 8. C., WEDNESDAY, NO VEMBER 8, 1899. m? PLANTERS LOAN ANO SAVINGS AUGUSTA, GA. Pays latest 1 on Deposits. I ACCOU??S ] Solicited. L. C. HAYNE, President. W. C. WARDLAW, Cashier. VOL. LXIV. NO. 45. I J i M Ksi n WA f.IT RR. WA It HEX WA I, TTE lt. Manufacturer, Importer and Dealer in AND STATUARY, ?eaflstones, Coping, Iron an? Wire BUILDING STONE Of Every Description. (VB?TE OE CALL AND SEE ME Cor. W&srr ogton and Ellie Sts. AUGUSTA, GA. A large stock of finished work al lays OD hand ready for lettering. gaty Prices always right. . CASH ADVANCED ON COTTON. . Parties who ^propose to hold Cotton should store in Augusta-the highest and best market in the South where it will be protected and insured against fire, and command a good price ?when the time comes to sell. We aro advancing nearly the full value of cotton in our warehouse. DAVISON & FARGO, . COTTON FACTORS, AUGUSTA, GA. B I Bl 623 BROAD STREET. m GIS ii PISTOLS, BICYCLES lirtlteflyn?MsIii Tadle, REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. AUGUSTA, GA. 062ERS FILLED REMOVAL. PP- P- Ol. HAS REMOVED TO 207 7TH ST., AUGUSTA, GA., Where hejwill 'still continue tc ?ive his FREE EYE! TESTS For all defocts of? s:ght. Grind my shape and style of lense while you wait. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Tells if youjneed glasses, rest oi ie oculist. Private maternity wards. All liseases of women treated by skill ful female physicians and sur geons. Cataract and hernia in children cured without an opera ron. All Kidney and Eye Dis eases. Pres. Sophia Davis, M. D. surgeon Julia Stoddard Wood, M.D Secretary Willis S. Wood, M. D. Address the Secretary, 825$ Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. THG e?A/yVv6R6IAL OLLeee, CHARLOTTE, N. C. (Established 1891.) Elegant Apaitments in PiedmoU Building. Most Extensive and Thorough Courses in the South POSITIONS SECURED. Hundreds of Our Students Ari Holding Responsible Positions Notes Accepted for Tuition. A Home for Youug Ladies linde the Supervision of the Presiden and bis wife. Young Men Furnished Suitabli Boarding places at $10 per monti Students Cau Enter at Any Time School under Christian Influenc?e Catalogue Free. D. M. MoIVER, PRESIDDNT Wanted, one bushel genuine oh time black oats, for which one dolla will be paid. Apply at tbe Advertise office. The Advertiser and Frank Leslie' Illustrated Weekly, both, one yearfo $8.00, Save TTlii? UJHeefe:? |I?III1I!IIIIIIIIIII11III llIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIi IlllllllllllllfftS I^T^HIS CHECK will be accepted! for 5 cents with every Cash par- = = 1 chase of $1.00. Only one Check ac-= = cepted with each $1.00 cash purchase at = TURNER'S I I*- FUM?RI STORE. -ff FURNITURE, 1 j Stoves, Bed Springs, Mattresses, | Full Line Housefiirnisrirgocds 1 ! Prices and Quality Sell Our Goods. I -REMEMBER THE PLACK- = on Pictures F ram et* hart at Lowest Fri es, J W.H. TURNER, | Pictures Enlarged 51136 Broad, Near Cor. Marbury Street = 16 X 20 f?T $1 98 iniii iiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiilll liiiliiiliiiiiliiliiiiuiliiiliiiiii To Our Friends and Patrons GREETINGS. Appreciating your k.ndness in the past we solicit your patronage for the future. Our stock of clothing is indeed handsome, stylish ant serviceable. Our prices are lower than ever and will please you. MEN'S SHITS $6.50 to $23.00. BOY'S SUITS from $3.00 to $12.00. The Hat and Furnishing Departments are complete. Our Children's Department has been refurnishing and the stock of clothing io better than ever. We extend a special invitation to the ladies. CHILDREN'S SUITS $1.75. SPECIAL SCHOOL SUIT $3.00. If you cannot come write us, prompt attention to all orders. Wo pay the expressage to you. /. C. LEVY'S SON & CO., TAlLORflT CLOTHIERS A,UGUSJA, SA mti B. SKALOWSK!, PROPRIETOR. 547 BROAD STREET. If you]call at'abovo place you will SAVE 25 TO 50 PER CENT. Below are a few of our prices : SOLID OAK SUIT for $12 50, worth $1600. We carry a large line to $100 a Suit. No. 7 STOVE with COOKING WARE for $7.00, war ranted for 15 years, they range to $65 00. TRUNKS all kinds and prices. Don't fail to see the new atyle KEROSENE COOKING STOVES, they are harmless, clean, smokeless. DON'T FORGET THE PLACE. B. SKALOWSKI, 547 BROAD ST. AUGUSTA, GA. JOHN R. SCHNEIDER, ESTABLILHED A. D. 1846. -Importer and Wholesale and Retail Dealer.i a Liquors, Fine Wines, Havana Cigars. IM-?SJ'EIR/AIJ WATERS, ETC. 601 AND 802 BROAD ^STREET. Agent for Veuve-Cliicquot Ponsardin, Urbana Wine Company. Anheuser-Busch'Brewing Co. AUGUSTA, GA. EVEQYTfllNG^ON - WHEELS Fi ELB & KELLY'S. Buggie?, Carriage?, Wagons, Harold? Saddles, Bicycles, Buggy Kobes, Bicycle Tires, Etc., at FIELD & KELLY'S, 949 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, CA BANK! 0F'EDGEFIELD,8S. C. * * sic State and County Dpilary. * * * ?Paid-up Capital, * * * Surplus and MUed Profits, $10,000.00. ? * * A. E. PADGETT, President. W. H. TIMMERMAN, V-Pres. J. L. CAUGHMAN, Cashier. W. H. HARLING,!Ass't Cash'r. * * * Pays Eight per cent, annual divi dends. Does a General Banking Business. ??Acts as Guardian, Administrator fl and Trustee for Estates. Pays Interest on Deposits by spe cial contract. Money to Lend on Approved Se curity. ' LY0?R ACCOUNT SOLICITED ON BUSINESS TERMS. "T""'""r mmi.rmr-~rmm-m Tif ^ .Bl - WHOLESALE - BOOKSELLER, stat oner and News Dealer. Diaries, Photograph Albums, Blank Books, Pens, Inks, Envelopes, ?Playing Cards. Desiring to retire from business, will sell my entire stock as a whola or in lots as may be dosired. A splendid opportunity to any one desiring to enter the book business in Augusta. gfif Everything very cheap un til sold. 625 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, UA. GEO. T. SHARPT0N, DENTIST,! EDOEIFT~F1T i"D, S, O? Front Room in Chronicle B'ld'g. I respectfully solicit th* DatrooSJp the people?