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Edenfield Advert?a J. Ii. sums. - - - ED?TOE INFOBMAT?ON. Subscription to any address for one j***"* 0 tor Ms m on ttl-, 76c; t*< ti ' rn, 50c Payable in advance Kares for Advertisx^-un? inch first insertion, $1.00; each subsequent ? ? ser ti on, BOc. Want N olees, one cent per B ord, each ??r-erti^ . Other local .lotices, ten ce i .ss par ?ir 5 for first in ."?rt i on; five cents pe? line for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries and Tribut es t)f Respect, Notices of Thanks, end all personal notices of a political nature, are charged for as regular ad vertisements. Liberal contracts made for three, six, and twelve months Write for terms. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7, 1904. The greatest. Louis exposition exists DOW only in memory. The many handsome buildings in which exhibits were placed that were erected at a cost of $15,000, OOO were sold a few days ago to a ? Chicago houae wrecking company for $286-000. It seems that damage seekers have let up on the railroads for a time and are paying their respects to the telegraph companies. "Men tal anguish" suits, as they are called, now appear upon almost every civil calendar. People who in the past were not thought tobe BUBceptble of a pang or heart-acbe now suffer a thousand deaths, so. set forth io their complaints, from *mental anguish." Nothing daunted by the over whelming defeat of the Hammond - county project, the citizens of cer tain po-tious of Aikeu and Edge field counties are endeavoring tc form a uew county known as Hey ward county. A petitiou an? . other necessary papers have beer filed with the governor who wil probably take some action at ai early day. Governor Hey ware also has under consideration tbi McCormick couuty matter. Ai between these two proposed nev . counties it seems to be a case o '.pull Dick, pull Devil," and let u hope that "Dick" and the "Devil will defeat each other. The sudden declioe in the prie of cotton, resulting from th| heav receipts and the government est: mate which placed the crop at th record-breaking figures of 12,162 * 000 bales, will result in a heav loBB to the south. There is sorx iri^coDBoiatioD, however, in .'tl ?page^-y^-.... . . ?m^ ^^??^?JBWW* : bank not?e were paid. The gres ^^^to|5PjDifith&^ farmers who go* i ^debt to make their cropB-spend ibg it before it is made-realize good prices because they wer forced to Be*l in order to mee Preising obligations. The heavi .it losers will be those who are it .as/ circum8taDces, io a position to hold for, as they thought, ai advance. Huodreds of thousand of dollars have been lost, &houh the price not advaDce, ,by thi farmer? ?D th? territory adj ace n - to Augusta. Over 90,000 balei are now stored in the warehouse* of that city. ; Mr.~C. 8l Folk, of Denmark, who waa high in authority in al liance cii clea when that now de fpnet organization was in the zenith of its power-and glory, if you please-suggests that the "Alliance Exchange Fund," amounting to about $18,000, be donated to the white orphanages in this state. This would be a Very happy solution of this vexa tions matter which is now and has been for some months, in the courts. As one of the orphanages bas been twice visited by disas trous fires recently, being especial ly in Deed of funds at this time, and as the others need money to further enlarge their work this - JOHNSTON. Bishop Duncan's Jeremiade against women, and women's clubs wai? ioubtless to the paint addressed to women of that kind, but as men mate and enforce laws why are such things allowed. Last week's monitor is amu sing. It endorses the Bishop on one columD, in another it calls atteution to the best and oldest whiskey, and still in another^ an nounces the roopening of a re cently closed gambling establish ment, announcing the ir an ager a s a-rcan in every respect worthy, of the peoples' confidence, and prom ising that the local mauagoment will be conducted upon the samp lines that have characterized it heretofere. We have heard of quite a number who are sadder if wiser over their, losses. The Club women of our State are working for a Reformatory, for young criminals, and the Co lumbia State says the men had as weUgive up and let them have it. Miss Lula Boatwright was mar ried to a Mn Page of Chicago on Thursday la6t. Bishop L. A. Cooper ami fami ly will arrive next week and Johns tonBaptisl church rejoices overa pastor. The woroeu propose that he shall not find an empty pani ry on his arrival. Mr. J. H. Brown spent Fcveral dayB ki st week in Laurens OB a witness in a lawsuit. Mrs. W: J. Hatcher after a long visit to relatives in Atlanta re turned on Sunday. Mrs. James White and Miss Zena Payne have returned from Orangeburg where they huve been as representatives of the Daugh ters of the Confederacy. Cold Spring. The Baptist State convention haB just closed one of thc bus: sessions of its history. Cheater was easily reached by railroad, hence we had a large delegation. The re ports of the different boards were encouraging, and. showed an in crease of twenty five per cent over last ytjar. D'-. R. J. Willingham the secretary and treasurer of the Foreign Mission Board told the convention what the board was doing through our missionaries on Foreign fields. Thirty /ive new missionaries have been appointed since last May. He is anxious to have one hundred new men on the field by next May. The Lord is opening the field and giving us the money. We should pray that men would be willing to give them selves to this great work. Dr. Gray of Atlanta is the secretary and .treasurer of the Home Mission I- board.-.This state is asked to gi VG e fifteen thousand dollars this year. _ There are more than six hundred missionaries workiug under this ? board this year. For quite a num 18 ber of years there has been no aid ie given to this state from the Home Lp ' ? - ?_?-..J -- '?wu maur Mission : This was the best report . iuio nae mo ueBi report that has eyer been."offeredv. before t be -convention. The report sho ws that there has been one conversion for every $14.17 contributed; one baptism for every $19.53 contrib uted; and one addition to a mis sion church for every nine dollars and fifty five cents contributed. This is a good showing. "We have in Dr. T. M. Bailej'-an ide.al secre tary and treasurer. The Orphanage and aged ministers both made re ports. Furman University is - get ting nearer the people than ever before. Our President Dr. Poeteat, is tinxious and we believe will succeed in bringing this great school before the masses of the great Baptist host.'When this is done we shall find that another ? building will have to be ' erected to accommodate the young men. Edgefield association was repre sented by brother Orlando Shep pard, L. F. Dorn, C. E. Burts P Ii. Mitchell, F. ff. K. Bailey, P. 8. Lanham, J. T. Littlejohn. The next convention will meet in Co lumbia. ROSE COTTAGE. An Emergency Medicine. For sprains, ' bruises, burns, scalds and similar injuries, there is nothing so good as Chamber lain's Pain Balm. It soothes the wound and not only gives instant relief from pam, hut causes the parts to heal in about one third tho time required bv lbs usual treatment. Sold by-All Druggists Driven To Desperation. Living at an out of the way lace, remote from' civilization, a tinily ia often driven to despera on io case of accident, resulting i Burns, Cut.-, -Wounds Ulcers; tc. Lay in a supply of Buck leu's .mica Salve. It*s the best on art h 25c, at The Penn Diug Store. Th.at Throbbing Headache. .Would quickly leave you, if ou used Dr. King's New Life 'ills. Thousands of sufferers ba>'e iroved their matchless merit for iick and Nervous Headaches. Tiey make pure blood ?nd build ip your health. Only 25 cents, nouey back if not cured. Sold by The Pe nu Drug Store, Worst of all Experiences. Can anything bo worse than to !eel that every minute will be -our last? Su.^b was the experi ?nce of Mrs. S. H. Newson, Deca :ur, Ala. "For three years" she ,vritPt>, 'I endured, insufferable :>ain from indigestion, stomach ind bowel trouble. Death seemed iuevitabja when doctors and all remedies failed. At length I wat induced to try Electric Bitters and the resul-t was miraculous. 1 improved at once and now I'm completely recovered. For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troub les Electric Bitters is the only medicine. Only 50c. It's guaran teed by The Penn Drug Store. Grip Quickly Knocked Out. Some weeks during the severe wiuter weather both my wife und myself contracted severe cold* which speedy developed into the worsit kind of Ja grippe with all its miserable symptoms," says Mr. J. S. Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa. '"Knees and joint? aching muscles so e, head stomped up, eyed and nu*e moiling, with alternate spells ol' chill? and fever. We be gan using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, aiding the saine with a doue ol Chamberlain's Stomach and hiver Tablet?, and hy its liberal use soon completely knock-d im! the gnp'* These Tab lots promut..- a ! i eal thy action ol the howe's, i i vor and . kidneys which is siiwa.?s beneficial when the syrell) is congested by a cold or ai tac? . 1 iii'.- grip For sile by ? li Druggist*. In BC'coting Uhr'stiU-is and wedding pr< sent ?lo not fail lo se' our stock of Cu; G!a?-, Gold abd Silverware, and Jewel}' o? all kinds RAMSEY & JONES. If your eyes are worth having they are worth saving. Do so with the right kind of glasses. .E?oe?iice io faiii hi It is oie sot?ioa i IfirW? ABU NOW OFFEi ?pSete Sta of every formula mannfa fi^WE ARE SOLE AGE? IT Y FOR-> Armours ?39-MADE OF BLOOD, 1 Koyster 1 MADE FROM AN W E CAN A LS O S LL , TON fe KED MEAL AS TH E BASli . BBTFERTILIZERS FOR G u WE WILL H A VE ON QF COTTON SEED MEAL. liftui Fertilizers while the tfSFTall tin Mr. A. E. PAD< Farmers Bank, or Mr. R. (;. PA DO I or at your colton wagon. ii?-ALSO A L/IRGE LOT ( LO VV EST M A It K ET Pl HU JO. Tlie Edgeiield Me NEXT V OARNIV^ New York R WE snent a week in New York of manufacturers to find the latest Come, see our goods, get our prices we succeeded in buying firai-cla?s figures. Our stock of clothing is well se. suit all. We guarautee the quality NEW FALL DRESS GOODS. Df the new trimmings. Large stock of dependable shoe Try our shoes and you will bp satisfi HATS: We have all of tho lat ..ery low prices. We are headquarters for undera We will not be undersold. puant i tie* from headquarters and Ll ?ave you money. . SST"Let us show YOU and we vv J. li 'IRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT Thc Companies repr?sent?e ess in Edgefield County for ov AGGREGATE Ai SB2OO.0C WE will appreciate NOWT p; ess prompt and personal attcm OURS FOR A BRIGHT COM PLEXION. health's Criterion Conferred by Hancock's Liquid Sulphur. Inactive glands of the face har oring minute duBt particles, fiuses acne-tbe most prevalent >cial burnish among ladies. An effective tonic-for the skin, lancock's Liquid Sulphur ?iili eus the facial glands to action nd affords.a bright complexion, hus enhai cing-naturaL bnauly. Being Nature's greatest germi ide, Hancock's Liquid Sulphur ures eczema, acne, itch, herpes, ingworm, pimples, prickly heat, liphtheria, catarrh, canker and liner ulceiated conditions of the noulb, nose, throat, scalp and lyelids. Burns and scalds have in t 211 effective remedy. . Consult your druggist and write .'or booklet to Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co., Baltimore Md. Have you tried, our syrup? Genuine Georgia Cane s'yiup and ill other varieties always on baud. TIM M ON s BROS. Cooolj Tram's Mice. County Treasurer's office, 'ge?leld, S. C., October 3re, 1904. tax levy for various purposes is as ows : , lax books will be open for col lei. . jr State, County and School taxes lor J?I04 from October 15, 1004, to March 1; l!)0.r>. No penalties wi" bc added until January 1st, 1905. A pen alty of one per cent, will be added on .ill taxes iinoaUl by Januarylst, 1905. A penalty of two per c"iiu. on all un paid by February 1st, 1905. A penally of seven per cent u ill be added on all un Dai d March 1> 1005. For State 5 mills For County f> mills For behool it mills Special Act for bounty Offices^ mills Fur Shaw ll K bonds '\% mills For I'iokens K it bonds ! 3J? mills For YViVe K R bonds VA "'ills For Edgefield Soliool bonds 2 mills For EdgelMd \\ lt bonds mills For ,;dff.'liebi sclnol ? ?'ills For Johnston school .? miils All ri Vile persons living within cor porate limits of cities or towns, stu dents atrViidilig any college or ^cl?(?c^l of th.) State, mints'ors iii charge of regular congregations, teachers em p|tiynl in public schools, school trus tees duri^ t-rm of office, per sons permanently (Icabled and jhu.se; actually eiigagec ju ihe qu?riintiiiv -erv ic?.' cf lin Slate are cxeo pt rr om ?li" payment of road tax. Ail oilier male ?ier.-e.is between the :.?es ol' IS and 5u years s ? e required lo pay said toad lax. or work nut less Ciiuu six days dunns; the year. I The poll las is f 1.00. C. M. WILLIAMS, . Treasurer Fdgelield Coir.ty. j-r?s?ftANCE??"": When placing your (nsur- . ance give me a call. 1 rep- ; resent a very strong line jf ;FIRE j Insurance Companies; also' Agent for the New Y.ork ix^?i^ID - Insurance Co. 1 will afpprt-j prec?ate a share of your but.- ; i ness. 1 can be ioutid at my | tanfflit to ftnUtor is i \h fina caa lire. ?? Sile lalor sesrel?y. USG FOR SALE-, ?ck of Guanos cW for soutira trade. .'TB AT EDGEFIELD lind VICIN' * Fertilizers 30NE and' TANKAGE jjjjfljf nt AL AMMONIA. 5T?U FERTILIZERS WITH C07T 3 OP AMMONIA. A IN A SPECIALTY. fl AND AT ALL TIMES A STOCK roads sir? good. U:,7V ,for l,rfcPfi an{1 terms af The ?ii i, who Will be found at our office, JF SEED OAT? FOR SALE, AT fl rcaanie Company. PEEK IS L L WEEK rHE=s~ .acket Store. : ransacking the wholesale houses iu e'yle and the "bestii? quality, and you will he convinced that merchandise al very reasonable lected and is marked at price? to to be the best obtaiable. SHIRT WAIST GOODS and all '8 for Ladies, Men and Children. ?ed I hat none better ca ii be nad. est shapes and colors of hals nt /..ar. Com- and Iel us show you. tlingit early, bought iii lar?e be NKW York Racket Store can ill seil you. V. PEAK. % fe ' INSURANCE. I by us have been doing busi er twenty-five years. SSETSOVER XXOOO. itronaffe und give yourbusi The overcoat is in Winter the outward sign of a man's character and financial con dition. We have a line here that won't belie or belittle yours. The make and appearance are the best. $10.00 to $25.00. Augusta, Ga. |S BIG CUT OX SKIRTS li 10% CASH DISCOUNT OX TAILOR MADE-SKIRTS THIS WEEK. Juf?l reccicrd one c"?e Ladies and Misers McTntOsbes. Latest patterns. Just received one case Ca rb arts Overalls. Some ?rgains io all Hue's this v eek. ?j Tu-puty-fiva eases Wall; Ovr-r B f:hoes for Men mid Boys School Shoes and Lading Slices. 1 Yours for business, fp F URp '.our Laundry in Tuesdays, V iufl ? np pr AND TU1* lill Thc McCteary Style of mens, youths and boys cloth ing and overcoats has no superior. Suits for Men : S .op', : 00, 12.00, i 5.00 and up. Suits for Boys : 3.so, ].. OL.IL^ rm lotllils! "5.00, S.oo, $10.00 and up. Hawc's 3.00 guaranteed uThe Hats of latest vogue'' -FOR "Every face, ligure and fancy.1' ifi?pre^fy i 720 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA, GA. Wc are the leaders in Shoes Shoes forglen. Shoes for Boys. 1 ( es for Women. Shoes for Children, ?0? il I MM r Wk % Style the lamest. Qualify t?ie best. Prices tile lowest. Wc sell CROSSETT SHOES. Wear a pair and you will wear no other. We can CLOTHE you, too. Call to sec us. I30:?2^ Sx M?MS Let ns show you our LYNCHBURG COMBINA TION PLOWS which have an additional wing for ter racing. E'DGEFIELD MERCANTILE Co. THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFiELD.S. c. STATE AKD COUNTY DEPOSITOR^ THE LARGEST AND STRONGEST BANK IN EDSEF N Paid up Capital.. .'- $ 58,00'? 00\ Surplus and Undivided Profits. 22,00 0.^ Liability of Stockholders. 58,00 J-y-?~ Protection to Depositors .$138,00? W We invite attention of those desiring a safe depository for their money to the auovo acts. INTEREST FAID ON DEPOSITS BY -SPECIAL CONTRACT. U l I rr pr iv iMon of its cha ncr this bank is authorized to act as trnstee, yuard.au . dministrator and executor, and to accept and e xccute trusts generally. A. E. PADGETT, President ' - H RAIN F.)Itr>, Vice-Pre J. L. CAUGHMAN, Cashier. . W. H. HAULING, AdKt.-Cashie For Fire and Life [GO TO SEE: _ LAUGHMA g ^ QC n ARLIN' BEFORE INSURING ELSEWHERE. We represent the best Old Line Companies. ^AUGHMAN ? -j A KLING * ? GENTS. CAUGHMAN & MAKLING AGENTS. - Hi . v-1 7-V. Clothing Store Sale On Shoes, Clothing, Underwear. Call and see ns we will appreciate it. Jk.? "g^J^'FLT" ?S3 GO. Next Door tc Post Ofiice. "The Leading Insurance Company of America" MB ?V ?mmm 03sm " CAPITAL and SURPLUS OVER io.ooo.ooo.oo No Firiinsurance Company in the United States has as much CASH Capital or Capital and Surplus Combined,. "^Lowest rates. C. I BOB M. vj B GENT. jSt&'y&' Store I have opened up a first-class stock of Dry Goods, Shoes', Notions and Groceries in one of the stores just across: the street from the Edgefield Oil Mill and I invite the. E eigene ld public to call and inspect my goods, and get my prices. Get the prices of others then call at my store and you will buy from us-ours will be the lowest. Try us on your family oTOCOncs ;lnd other household necessities. We can save YOU monev Yours to serve, 3 Celebiated"JANE HOPKLVS CHILDRENS CLOTHING, ELK BRAND HATS. HAMILTON & BROWN SCHOOL SHOES. LADIES AND MEN'S DRESS SHOES. LADIES WALKING SKIRTS. ?fi?* Wo guarantee satisfaction in lue above ?o.uls; From Head to Foot. Our immense line cf Clothing. Huts, Furnishings and Shoes is "complete, and to lovers ol' stylish dressing, our stock ie most attractive in Style, Quality And Price, OUR LADIES DEPARTMENT, consisting of Ladies Suit.--, Odd Skirts, Shirt Waists, Ready-'o-wear Hats Etc., arti attracting much attention from tho ladies. We want all the ladies of old Edgefield to call ai d see the Beauty, Ele.'auc-i and Style of our Ladies' Wear. ~^SHOE DEPARTMENT^ We ba VJ added lo nur regular line a sppcial line fine Shoes, rankin}; in price from $3.50 to $6.00. ? Let us show you through this department. Willie Levy, BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. ITall Millinery. I nm now showing my Fall Millinery, consisting of ieady-to-w?ar Hats, Pattern Hats, Misses and Children's Tats, Boys' and Infants Caps. I wish to call cs.):cial attention to my'large assortment; if plumes and ribbons.: gj?^-?alI to see me at Mr. C. E. M iy's Store. 'SS fi A R Y B UFO R D ?'.?'?J)