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Edenfield Advertiser J. L. WIMS, - - - EDITOR. WEDNESDAY DEC 31, 1902. Murder and Lynching*. On Saturday afternoon last Mr. William Jay, a prominent fanner, was brutally murdered at :his home near Troy, in Greenwood county, by a ne gro tenant and his wife. As soon as the citizens of the community learned of the at roc?tius.crime ?tey siAsrafad, for the assassins who were caught and made partial con fessions of their guilt. They were summarily shot to death by scores. of enraged citizens at Winterseat bridge over Hard Labor creek, very near the same spot where seven negroes were killed fur the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Har mon in "1876. , Orphans Made Happy. An act worthy of all com-j mendation was that of Mr . R. Goodwyn Rhett, the chiefest among Charleston's bankers and one of the J. P. Morgan's of the south, in thrdwingopen the doors of his palatial resi-1 dence to the 229 inmates of I the Charleston orphan hdute, bidding them come in and . partake of the Christmas ?ree that he and Mrs Rhett had prepared for them. Mr. Rhett, as lawyer, banker, politician . (not of the vulgar type, hoW ' ever) has as great demand upon his time as possibly an]r other man in the state yet he counted it joy to lay aside all in order to brighten the lives j of these homeless and father % less little ones. Althou ??h pres ident of one of the largest] : banks in the state and aspiring . to the exalted position of "may or of Charleston;' he t thought himself not too great to play j Santa Claus for the delecta tion, of the orphans, "In as much as ye have done it unto "the least of these my" breth ren, ye have done it unto me." To be a truly great man in this world* does not consist! merely in the possession of wealth, or in occupying an exalted position, or being clad in costly apparel stalking the efulh with a porapous&r.Only the magnanimous.'- are truly : great. If one would be ex ?*t? atthe final dgy let him P/'^SJ himself and seek to Bead the Coamaa?ot?oa. We direct the attention of 1 the fathers and mothers of I . Edgefield to the timely and admirably written communi cation, signed "Parent," which apr. ar s elsewhere in this is-1 sue. It xi not our purpose i tQ discuss^.in this connection ? the merits^or demerits of dan- 1 * cing, but, as the subject has ? been broached, we do assert i that the excessive dissipation i incident to many of the public 1 dances, notably the lateness t of the hour of leaving the ( dance hall-4 o'clock a. m.- a is indiscreet and improper and v it behooves the parents of P Edgefield, who alone can do J it, to restrict the participants f( in these functions to the ob- iv servante of more reasonable ; hours. ] ' There ia not a home in Edgefield whose parlor would be thrown open to our young people to engage in the dance In till the 4 o'clock hour. It ? would be considered improp er, out of taste. If this un seemly hour is improper or|gi out of taste in the home should it not be considered all the more improper in the pub? lie hall where more license t. or latitude is permitted and [J where, too, possibly some tn participate "who would not be p? invited to tne private home ? ? We are not disposed to up braid those whose views mayl^ not coincide with ours--loo we respect their opinions but we confidently believe that such immoderate and ex cessive social indulgence* is *? demoralizing and baneful in fig its tendency, conducing not oh infrequently io spiritual ruin, ftn physical wreck, social ostra ?sm. Shakespeare truly said, ?J ^Violent delights have violent tat ends, and in their triumph m die ; like fire and gunpowder, *J# which,as they kiss, consume." Some parents of our town who have promising sono and queenly^ daughters will yet, we apprehend, find ?them selves in the "gall of bitter . ness" because they kept not their children from the "bonds bf iniquity." ai ee E< fei tri tn th Ali ?bi yoi rot lon ?W( ted dei OB ba] Thc Methodists of America are to be congratulated upon the fact that they have suc ceeded in raising a Twentieth Century Thank-Offering fund of $20,000,000. Nineteen mil lions has been raised and a millionaire, whose name has not yet been announced, has promised one million. Rai nsf ord for Speaker. A Speaker of the House j will have to be elected when the legislature convenes on .Tuesday, the 13th proximo. There are three candidates for r&e -jDjace, Representatives Smith, ofKersBawY HfflltaoRF, of Lancaster, and our own Thos. H. Rainsford. Mr. Rainstord would make an ad mirable presiding officer, rui ing impartially and conducting the business with dispatch and we trust that when thc election is held he will be chosen. CLARO HILL THE ADVIRTISBR: As it is Christmas time I fear my letter will be late, but hope not. Everything is very quiet herc for the Christmas season. One can hardly realize that it is Christmas. A fine Christmas tree was given at the hospitable home of Mr and Mrs J A Butler. It was enjoyed by both old and young. "Old Santy" had a present for all. After the presents were distributed, games were enjoyed by the young people, then music by Miss Myra Butler. Old "San dy" then left, carrying his tree with him. He said that he had to go three thousand miles by half past seven." Cadet W O Scott, of Clem son, is at home enjoying the holidays, and it seems that he is having a gay time A pound party was given at the home of Slr and Mrs J L Crafton, of Morgana, last Tuesday night. Music was furnished by Mr Joe Morris, of Augusta '. Mrs Emily Meriwether hat been very sick for several days, but is now much better. We arc having some very cold weather, with plenty rc frost and ice. Some snow fell Friday. Mr J B McKie is spending Christmas week with his family in Edgefield. , Some of our boys intended w?irmei win preVent, 1 rffin&T Wish the ADVERTISER a happy Ne w Year. INCOGNITUS. Christmas Tree at Mill Chape). The Christmas tree that wee provided by the Sunday ecbool for the little folks of the mill was hel l in the chapel on Saturday night last. It was an ideal occasion. The room was well heated, well ighted and well filled with bright md happy little ones, smiling lads ind lasses and grown people whose aces indicated that they entered j nto the api rit of tbe occasion. Tbe, tree a beautiful holly, was lc* len with presents for ?U ar?s .'he Sunday school had [provided or the little ones; and friands of aany of the older people had pro dded suitable gifts for them. Tbe resents were taken from tn? tree nd distributed by Messrs. Thomas i torn and Mathew Howard. The I armor in cornie dress peisonatsd j 1rs. Santa Claus and the latter ?presenting old man Santa. The lownish costumes, tricks and an- ] - vs of these two heightened the J lirth of the occasion. The whole ( ?heine or programme was carried M it without a hitch or ? ripple to j tar the occasion. We commend tost heartily the officers of the ' unday school for providing th is c Rightful occasion for the little j J iee. May this Sunday school jj ow and prosper as never before. L " t any Happy Hearts. Tbe most delightful occasion for 0 e children of Edgefield duriDg U, e holidays was the Christmas L Be reception .gi ven for the young L lople by their Utile friends, Eil n, William, Peioy, Watson and ?ith Ouzts. Que of the pleasnt ?turee of the afternoon was ? wrgsWash ington's oherry tree ? i which eaeh child^blind folded i?d to pin the hatchet in the cen-' > of the tree. ' A prise was given e two who carn? nearest the al. The most enjoyable tim? wever wai the hoiir for the first (ht of the Christmas tree, wheo 1 Santa Claus made his arpear? ce, and did the honors of the oe if*n, with an adeptness which a real Santa Gilans himself aid not have surpassed. If ro ioB of office is ever in order th the old gentleman, his mar should fall on the shoulders of rx Watson, Remember this ildreu and let him ree bow good ci can be now, before his official jes are donned. First, losl/snd igest to be remembered ii tba eet spirit of Christmas manifee 1 by Mr. and Mrs". Qdztr, evi ?ced ia their charming hospital toward the little innocents who ?hu occasion, throored their ? ppy and beautiful home. slllHlllllHlllHHiniHtHHlUMHimimilillllHI?mni JEWI The firm of Ramsey ularly equipped jewelry st and ?iJh Also NOVELTIES and STAT with thia line in the building Fox. We shall bo glad to h&\ Ramsey nsriEixT -Doc SiimimiiHiiiHWimiiimmiiiiiiiRTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Selling A. T C Here is the place to ri Capes, Dress Shoes, Hats We have a large stock i the season is advancing v, fer anything in our stock I XJntil Ol Under Advertiser B'kT Tresapass Notice. ALI. person* ar* hereby warned not to hunt, fish or trespass in any manner whatsoever on my lands in Collier and Collins town ships. The l<?w will be rigidly en forced against thoso who disre [gard this warning. W. E. PRESCOTT. MASTER'S SALE. SUte of South Carolina-County cff Edgefield-Court of Common Plfa.? A. S. Tompkins, against Mrs. L. Rankin, eta!. PURSUANT to the decree in this cause, I will ofter for sale at public ?outcry,before the Court Hou.*e, town of ridgefield, and State of S( uti? Caro lina,on the first Monday in Jan , 190.% the same being the 51 h day of taid month, between tbe legal hours of sale, the following described realty, to wit : TRACT No. 1. "AH that tract of Irnd, containing: ;one hundred a:id twenty-five (125) 'acres, of the naid Raukinland, aud bounded ou the south by other Rankin lands; ou the north by j lands of Joe New, and the Wise laud. TRACT NO. 2. All that tract of land, contain ing three hundred aud five (305) acree, more or less, and bounded on tbe north by the other tract of tho I Rankin land ; OIL the east byjands [west by lands^of T. H. Clark; Said land coutaiuing in the ag gregate four hundred and thirty (430) acres, more or less, lyiug partly in Edgefield and parti in Aiken counties, and known as the T. E. Rankin place. Teran of the sale-One half cash and the balance on a credit of one year. Interest from the day of sale. Purchaser to gi?e bond and a mort-1 gage of tbe premises sold to secure the payment of the credit portion, or all cash, at the purchaser's option. Purchaser to pay for papers. W. F. ROATH, Master Edgefield Couu ;y. Dec. 10,1902. MASTER'S SALE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1 CUUNTY OF EDGEFIELD. Court of Common Pleas.-John Curry, et al, against Mary Gray, et al. Pursuant to the decree in this cause ? will offer for sale at public outcry before the court house, town of Edge field, and state of South Carolina, on salesday in January, 1903, the name being tbs 5tb day of said month, be tween the legal hours of sale, tbt fol lowing described realty, to wit: All that lot, piece,parcel or tract 3f land, situate in the county of Edgefield, and the state aforesaid, )o the Columbia road, about one ind one-fourth (1?) miles from Edgefield court house, containing our acres three rods and twenty jerches, more or less, and bounded m the north by the Columbia oadand lands formerly belonging o W. F. Durisoe; on the s->uth by ands formerly belonging to J. A. yhriitian.aud on the weet by land ?elouging to Gen. M. C. Butler. Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchseer to comply with terms f sale pr give satiBfaotiou to Mas Br or the Master is authorized to esell within one hour thereafter t the risk of the former purchaser. Purchaser to pay for papers. W. F. ROATH, Master Edgefield County. J? t'MJITt yr' "P v.w www m nw m EC. SMITH DENTIST^ 'TED WI, 14 YEARS PRACTICA i iiiiiiiniiuiiiimiimiiiHiiiiiiiHiiiiimiiniminni'? & Jones now carry a reg- |1 ;ock, consisting of jewelry, || ^ Clocks ^rerware. 'IONERY. You will Hud us formerly occupied by R. L. re you call. Respectfully, YR TO jP. O. IIlIlllIlllIlllSIIflllllMllllllllUlilHtll M??ltl|l?ltSBIHMt lt Goods nake your purchases of Goods, Pants, and Clothing. of goods on hand and as .e have determined to of ibsol utely at cost from now iristmas. g, - Edgefleld, S. C. MASTER'S SALE, State of South Carolina-Edge-i field County-Court of C jmmon Pleas-M rd. J. M. D we I le, et al, against Celine II. Henry, et al. | Pursuant t i the decree in this cause I will offer for sale at public outcry before the court bouse, town of Edge n>ld, ar.d slate of South Carolina, on salesday in January, 19C3, (the same being ttie nth day of said month) he tween the letal "hour* of sale, the fol lowing described realty, to wit: All and singular that tr;tc' of land, situated in the count}' o? Edg* field State of South Caro:ina near the Town of Plum Branch, containing two hundred and fifty (250) acree, more or less and boun ded on the north by A. L. Talbert, east by Mrs. M. E. Talbert, south by J. IV. Talbert, and west by A. S. J. Talbert, same more fully ap pearing by a plot of sacio made by John M. Buflsey D. S. Nov. 80,1895. Terms of sale-One - half cash, and the balance on a credit of one and two years* with interest from the day of sale. Purchaser to give bond and a mortgage of the prem ises sold ?o secure the payment of the credit portion or all cash at the purchasers option. Purchaser to pay for papers. W F ROATH, Master ErhrpS"13 ~ ' MASTER'S SAE. State of South Carolina-Edge field County-Court of Common PleaB.-Mrs. Jeunie Foy Lynch, Against W. 0. Foy. Pursuant to the decree in this cause I will offer for sale at pub lic outcry before the court house, town of Edgefield, and state ot South Carolina on the first Mou day in January 1903, the same be ing the 5th, day of said month, be tween the legal hours of sale, the following described realty, to wit: All that tract of land in the county of Edgefield and state of South Carolina, containing one hundred and three (103) acres nore or less, and bounded by lauds >f Henry Hart, Archey Lewis, the [jong Cane Road and Williams iart. Terms of sale-Cash. If terms of sale are not com ?lied or satisfaction to the Master ie is authorized to resell tbs same rithin one hour afterwards. Purchaser to pay for paper?. W. F. Roath, Master Edgefield County. December 10th, 1902. 208 7tli Street, Augusta, Ga., VES FREE EYE TESTS for all defects o' ?ht, grinds til? proper g lasers and WAR 4 NTS them. Lenses cut lalo your frame while you wah. REE 'v . -V. ?ell? li you need ? ?juumai BBBnaaa Bpcomoi L EXPERlZNCBr' wTTyk vrr?s New Silk and FlaDnel Waist Geode, Dress Skirt Goods in new patterns. 50-iuch Broadcloth in all colors. ; Lovely Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs. ' Something new in W. B. Corsets. Beautiful Gloves and Hosiery. Ladies and Children's underwear and UNION SUITS. Handsome "Up-to-date" Ladies DRESS SHOES, Men's Dress Shoes, Children's school shoes. Ladle's Walking Skirts, Men's Dress Pants. Novelties in Silk Braids and Velvets. Many New Goods Coming in for the HOLIDAY THIS IS THE SEASON FOR FIRES ARE YOU PROTECTED ? If not we can protect you by,'J placing your business in some of the largest and roost repu table compauieis in the world. We can alsos how you one of the moet desirable Life Insurance contracts written by any compauy on earth. Soliciting a share of business we are Resp- ctfully, GRIFFIN & MIMS C. A, GRIFFIN. E. J. MIMI Office Over May' & May's Store. HOLIDAY SHOPPING -Will be made easy by coming to our store for Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions. Our store is chock full of new goods bought especially for Do c inner business. We are opeuiug up New Shoes,Waistiupit, SKIRTIES, OT THOMPSON'S AND E. & G. CORSETS, Elkin All Wool Blankets. All kinds of uoderwenr, handker chiefs-of all sly les. Latest things in Genis collars and cuffs Another shipment of stockings specially for Sauta clause to fill up on Christmas mo?ning for the little folks. Will offer ?ome special, bargains in Ladies and Childiens wraps during this month. Dont, forget The " Walk Over" shot's when you buy your Xmas Footwear. All we want is a chance and we think our values and prices will not fail to piense. Get your Laundry to my Blore Tuesday, return Saturdays. December 10th, 1902, Respectfully. JAMES EX H?Ea/T, ^ HART* BUILDING, % EDCEFIELD . - - S. c. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF EDGEKIKLD. Court of Common Pleas--J. C. Shep pard, against Mrs. E.R. Penn, et al Pursuant to the decree in this cause I will offer for sale at public outcry before the court house, town of Edge Held, and State of South Carolina, on salesday in January, 1003, (the same being the 6th day of said month) be tween the '.egal hours of sale, the fol lowing described realty, to wit : All that tract of land, situate in the said county and state, contain ing one hundred and fifty (150) acres, more or less, and bounded on the north by lauds of R.C. May son, and on the east, south and west by lands of the estate of J. H. Strom. TermB of Sale--Cash. If terms are not complied with or satisfaction given to Master he is authorized to resell withiu one bour afterward at the risk of tho former purchader. Purchaser to pay for papers. W F ROATH, Master EdgefleJd County, December 10,1902. ~- -> ? ?-? ? KVT r AA inc To sell your OLD GOLD or SILVER that you do not want. Send it to me and get the CASH. I ara paying HIGH PRICKS for antique silver in good con. dition, from a spoon to a tea set* B. D. NUITZ, 603 N. E.;taw Sr., Bal timore,Md.,d?.'aIer in Antique silver.etc Established 1S7L. Enginesand Boilers ano Oifis DR. KING'S TRY NEW DISCOVERY FOR THAT COLD. TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE. Jures Consumption,Coughs, Holds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneuinonia,HayFever,Pleu .isy, LaGrippe, Hoarseness, Sore Throat. Croup and Whooping Cough. NO CURE. WO PAY. Mee 50c. and SI. TKIAi. DOHLES FREE. EDCEF!ELD S. C. tate and County Depository GET OfJR PRICES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, On and Fertilizer Mill Outfits, Gin, Pres? Cane Mill, and Shingle Outfits. luildirg.IiM'?r, F celery, Fi ric and Railroad Casticgs, Railroad, Mil Machinists' and Factory Supplies. Belting, Packing, Injectors, Pipe Fittings, Saws, Files, Oilers, etc. We cast every day. Work 150 Hands. Foundry, Machine, Boiler, Press and Gin Works Repa is Promptly Done LuM Iron loris & Snpply Co AUGUSTA, GA CHICHilUfl'S ENGLISH YAL PILL! __*??j?*??rand Only Genuine. SAFE. Alw?T? nrilihta Ladle*. *'k l>ra?tet (g?i for CniCUKSTEK'g KXQ?JSH In KH:> uri'l ::..!<] m?ialllc tom. >MM j- -- J?,-- ...... ..?iu II . nc -Mir, ?^niea .?A S,V< ' ?? n Wwii. rake no ot li -r. I ..TUM 1 ?*1 %\? ?"?ircrou? Suli?lltntlon? u ni imlUi / fff UOIM. Bur of jour DraqrUt. or .md 4e. la Jf ti*-.;-, for Pnrtleului?. T,:?limuu!uL VC p Md -Keller for Ladle," tn t :trr ) ?T tarn Mull. lil.OOO Totteoalsl*. SM ar K?.rt!T7>,. 'Jru"''A"-.. Vklfacatar Chemical Cal Ifsouon th!, : iper. Madlooo Sqaare, 1'?iLA.. i>A DIRECTORS C. SHEPPARD, H. BOUKNIGHT, M COBB, W. W. ADAMS, J. A. BENNETT, B. S.HOLLAND, TOO FAT PEOPLE Mm Your Welgiil Witt "REDUCTO." S. TOMPKINS, C. C. FULLER W. E. PRESCOTT, OFFICERS C. SHEPPABD, President! W. W. ADAMS, Vice-President. E. J, M 1MB, Cashier, J. IT, AI.LEK, Afp't ? r^l M Paya intera?t on deponis by Fprcia n tract. Money to loan on liberal terms. Prompt and pjoIRe attention to hus! sir YOUR :ount Solicited, Reduce your fat and be re fined. R.'tine your fat ai d he reduced. "Rednoto" is a perfectly ha rm less vpjr etable compound endorsed by thousands of Physicist ii nd People who have tried it. We send y< u the Formula and you make "Keducto" at hon e if )ou desire, vi n know full well L' the ingr?dients I a n tl therefore j need have no fear of evil ef fects. Send $1.00 for receipt or Sc for sample I real ?iejii o ntl jus'ruc t ions.everythiiig m?ilejl in plain envelope. Address ' Gicreiig CLtiKai Co 3701 S JEFFERSON AVE j CT LCUIS V.0 - J11 lill \-\ WE WISH TO acknowledge to our friends? and patrons, our sincere thanks for the generous patronage which the)- have bestowed upon us this year. We trust that each of you enjoyed a pleas ant Christmas,and thereby crowned,a good \ear with a better end, and as you start on thc journey of 1903, wc wish you God Speed to you and yours. Throughout the cominnyear we shall endea vor by every means in our power to make it mutually prosperous. With an EYE SINGULAR, that the Corner Store shall continue to be the place when prices and values are the driving ^ wheels of trade. YOURS * CORNER STORE W- t?- TURNER. PROPRIGTOR'. i isniiiiiiii!i'iiiiitiiiiiiiinuniiii!ii?tiiiiiifiiiiit!iiiiiiiiiniiii!!f!it: Yfitnifiiiiiiiiiitfii?fifiiiitiiiiiiinni ! H. H. CO SK ERY ? Offers lo thu trade iu general the best good? ever ? oft'errd in the state at low prices. ... \ Fine Plush and Beaver Robes, ! a large assortment for Buggifs cid Cirriages. .Tuft received a carload of CHRISTMAS GOODS, including gor.t wagon and suries, boys wagon? <fe velocipedes, aleo tr cycles tor little girls, hobby hojres and shoo-flys, all fir?! class goods ut low f prie s We are Pole sge; 's for Ii. H. Babcock's Fine Vehicles, also Jr.o.W.Mf.snry & Sou's umxcelled i ; HoViSe Paints- Call and see us. Augusta, Ha. 733-735 Broad St, m m 548 m m iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiziiniiMi'iMiii iii;iiiiii]iiiiii:iMsiiiiiiiiiif iiiMiii ?iiiiiiitiT!ii*iii:iiiiifi?ffinmiif>># Christmas SHOPPERS Aie invited to our store to see the beautiful things we nave that are .suitable for holiday gifts : Puff Scarfs. Linen Handkerchiefs. Teck Scarfs. Silk Hadkercbiefs. Four-iu-Haud Tips. ?Initial Handkerchief Suspenders. Dress Glove?. _t 0 QB '"?* "_ O ! i OteytfB? There are many other things that wo haven't 55? m SK XS? sk. space to moution. Make your friends tbrico happy by giving them something USEFUL as well as beautiful. Call early, get fret choice. DORN & MlMS. CLOTHIERS. THE BEE-HIVE The Immense Sto,-k of goods purchased fur the Fall and Winier season is nearly all in. A particularly ereateffort has deen made to clear out every vestige of old t oods. Every thing in the Bee Hive fs new.fresh, just from the loom and the manufactory. Not only this, but every thing there is also stylish, desirable and low priced. Noone must,eau or able to undersell the Bee Hive. We are ready to show goods atid to surprise our patrons wiih soron extraordinary values. BEST & CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town. (We meauj 11 Pric-s not Quality.) We carry this season the most complete selection of Dry Goods, Dress Goods; and Shoes, All the latest things cud novollies. We have a stook of shoea which will match anybody's and surpass ma ny. Our pride has always been and is now cur Millinery Department, Cu- lady patrons who bave seen fi?o patronize us iu th*1 past will increase their patronage when they gee ?hat our Millinery Department has ii store for them. HiPiiOTj orr Uii/r 910-912 BROAD ST- S lu illh fl Kr rn rr A. COHEN! FALL M ERY The holidays are here and I am going to offer tom those who desire beautiful millinery at very low il; prices an opportunity to buy some rare bargains ir Trimmed and Ready-to-Wear HATS and Baby CAPS [at Reduced Prices During Holidays, j I very cordially invite the ladies of Edge field to call and see for themselves what I have. Prices ver)' low. Satisfaction Guaranteed. MISS ;V\AHY BUFBFVD,