Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, December 28, 1904, Image 2
J. Ii. M IMS. - - - BD?TOIv
INFOE?ATION.
Subscription Pr!?M^~-?f?- * to any
address for one * ~ d for .nts
months, 76c; f/r ti ie, ?Oe,
Payable in advance.
Kates for Ad vert? SIL? ?-une inch
first insertion, $1.00; each subsequent
insertion, 60c. Want Notices, one cent
p?r nord, each ?merti???. Other local
.lotices, ten celts por J ir ! for first in
jjrtion; five cents per line for each
aubsequent insertion. Obituaries and
Tributes of Respect, Notices of Thanks,
and ali personal notices of a political
nature, are charged for as regular ad
vertisements. Liberal contracts made
for three, sis, and twelve months
"Vf rile for terms.
WEDNESDAY, DEC,. 28, 1904.
The Advertiser, in entering with
this issue upon the seventieth
year of its existeDC^ wishes all
a very happy and prosperous
New Year.
In order to give the very faith
ful Advertiser force au opportu
nity to lay adido the daily rc-u
tiue of work and enjoy the holi
days, the amount of reading'emat
ter this week has been cut short,
therefore we beg that our readers
will overlook the ehortcomingsjof
this issue.
Cold Spring.
LaBt Wednesday at three o'clock
at the beautiful country home of
Mr. aijd Mrs. P.P. Doolittle, Mr.
Gus Winn and Miss Helm Doo
little were married by their pas
tor, Rey. J. T. Littlejohn. Many
were the beautiful and valuable
presents received by this popular
young couple. There wa.-t a delight
ful dinner served late ?D the after
noon. Mr. and Mrs Gus Wi un
start life with a bright future be
fore them.
Thursday afternoon last, at the
home-of the bride's father Mr.
Nat Robertson, Mr. Georg9 Strom
and Miss ' A.Iice Robertson were
married. Rev. J. T. Littlejohn j i
performing the ceremony. They
also received many and useful
presents and start life with bright
prospects Jor success and happi
ness.
Mr. Editor, there are two more
couples in this community who
will join hand and^heart for life
in a few weeks.
All of the young people of Re
hoboth were at Mr. Doolittle's to
see Mr. Gus and Miss Helen mar
ried.
?v Mr. Put Winn says that he is
.getting rich, that^he hascht
boys and four girls^--^
Mr. Evan Cochran-and his good
wife are spending Christmas.with,
fri enc^ and- j relativesin North'
will soon be well
We were at Plum Branch last
Friday and met quite a number
of our friends. Plum Branch has
become quite a business place.
Several new residences have been
built in the last few months.
Mr. F. B. Thomas sent Rose
Cottage last week some nico back
bone and spare-ribs. Many thanks
Rev. P. B. Mitchell, of Page
ville, visited uRose Cottage last
week.
Messrs. Ernest Quarles and T.
E. Wood are visiting friends in
Greenwood.
Miss Mary Cheatham is spend
ing some days in Greenwood with
friends and relatives.
Mr. Ernest Quarles is having
a new store house built.
A large congregation worshipped
at Antioch yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Thomas,
from, Stars 8. C. are visiting their
parents this week.
Mr. Floy Graves and Misses
Violla and Nellie Broddie are visi
ting friends in Amity, Ga., this
week.
? Our merchants report Christmas
trade very good considering the
Budden drop off in cotton.
Mr. William Johnston, of Frank
lin, has a largo drove of turkeys
that have escaped with their heads
so far.
ROSE COTTAGE.
Pie O CL A M AT IO mr.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Whereas petitions signed by more
than one-third of the qualified elec
tors of those portions of Abbeville ;
Greenwood and Edgefield counties
embracing within a line beginning
at the mouth of Stevens Creek on
the Savannah River, and running
pp the said river to a point opposite
the .lower; end of Cedar Island,
thence by a line running south 80
degrees ease 1412 chains to stake on
Greeowood County line; thence
along the lower line of Greenwood
County south 12% degrees east 140
chains to mile post on C & W C
Railway near G M Sibert's; thence
along straight line t o Tillman
White place; thence to house to W
T Lovelace; thence across Cuffee
town Creek ut poiut near China
Grove Place; thence along the line
of Edgefield and Greenwood Coun
ty line to iron pin in Martintown
road; thence down Martiutown
Road to centre point o f upper
bridge over Turkey Creek; thence
a?ong the middle uf Turkey Creek
to Big Stevens Creek ; thence along
the; middle line of Big Stevens
Creek to the mouth of said Creek at
Savannah River, the point of begin
ning, have been riled with me in
accordance with law, ask i n? that
said portions of these counties be
. permitted to;vote on the establish
ment of a new county.
And Whereas, the boundaries of
the proposed new county, the pro
posed name, the number of inhabi
tants, the are?, the taxable proper
ty, as shown by the last tax returns,
and that the proposed linns do not
^run-hearer than eight miles of any
Court House now established, are
set forth in said petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, D. C
HEY WARD, GOVERNOR of th?
State of South Carolina, in compli
ance with the requirements of Sec
lion 57.5 of Volume One, Code o
Laws of South Carolina, 1902, d<
hereby order an election in tho 1er
ritory to be cut off for the new coun
ty, on the third day of January
1905, to be held in accordance with
the requirements of law, at which
election the electors shall vote
"yes" or "no" upon the question ol
creating a new county, and upor
the name and County Seat of th?
proposed County.
In TESTIMONY whereof I hav*
hereunto set my hand and causee
the Great Seal of the State to be al
fixed at Columbia this Ninth day ol
December, 1904, and in the 129tt
year of the Independence of felic
United States of America.
(SEAL.)
D. C. HEY WARD, Governor.
By the Governor:
J. T. GANTiySeeretary- of the State.
The voters at the Peasant Lane
precinct, within the proposed ter
ritory to be cut off, will vote at
Liberty Hill precinct, and those in
Meriwether will vote at Modoc.
The first named manager will
meet us at Edgefield un the first
Monday in January to receive tick
et?, boxes and instructions.
Modoc-E G Morgan Jr, H E
Bunch, P R Waits, W S Middleton,
clerk.
Rehoboth-R H Quarles, J P
Strom, J LGilchrist, C ?Strom, clerk.
Liberty Hill-O D White, S Z
Seigler, J K Corley, Dr L W Shep
pard, clerk.
Plum Branch-W H Parks, BM
Sturkey, J W Blackwell, J W Mil
ler, clerk.
C. E. QUARLES,
ELLERY SHEPPARD,
D. T. MATHIS,
Commissioners State and County
Election.
Edgefield, S. C., Dec. 19, '04.
Worst of all Experiences.
Can anything be worse thau to
feel that every miuute will be
vour last? Such was the experi
ance of Mrs. S. H. News^u, Deca
tur, Ala. "For three years" Bhe
writeb, 'I endured insufferable
pain from indigestion, stomach
iud bowel trouble. Death seemed
inevitable when doctors and ali
remedies failed. At length I wai
nduced to try Electric Bitters
iud the result was miraculous. I
inproved at once and now I'm
?ompletely recovered. For Liver,
Sidney, Stomach and Bowel troub
es Electric Bitters is the only
uediciue. Only 50c. It's guaran
oed by The Penn Drugstore.
Startling Evidence.
Fresh testimony iu great quan
ity is constantly coming, declar
ng Dr. King'? New Discovery for
Consumption Coughs and Colds
o be unequalled. A recent ex
)resBiou from T. j. McFarland
Sentorville, Va. serves au exam
ple. He writes: "I had Bronchitis
?or three.years and doctored all
he time without bei?g .benefited.
Phen llegan. .'taking Dr. King's
^^Meif;'Wd a'few bottles
wholly cured me." F^r^'r y*"-*. -
na and Grip. Guaranteed by The
>SsBfl Drug Store. Trial bottler -
ree, regular sizes 50c, and $1.00.
3rip Quickly Knocked Out.
Some weeks during tbs severe ,
rinter weather both my wife and
ay self contracted severe colds
fhich speedy developed into the >
rorst kind of la grippe with all
ts miserable symptoms," says Mr.
'. S. Egleston of Maple Landing '
owa. "Knees and joints aching
nu8cles sore, head stopped up, eyes
,nd nose running, with alternate
pells of chills and fever. We be
l&n using Chamberlain's Cough
iemedr, aiding the same with a
lose of" Chamberlain's Stomaoh
md Liver Tablets, and by its
iberal use soon completely
knocked out the gnp" These Tab
ets promote a healthy action of
he bowels, liver and kidneys
vhich is alwayB beneficial when
he system is congested by a cold
>r attack of the grip For sale by
all Druggists.
A Certain Cure for Croup.
When a child shows symptoms
>f croap there ie no time to experi
ment with new remedies, no mat
ter how highly they may be reco
meuded. There is one preparation
that can always be depended upon,
ft has been in use for many years
and has never been known to fail,
viz: Chamberlain's Cough Reme
dy. Mr. M. F. Compton of Market,
Texas, says of it, "I have used
Chamb( rlaiu's Cough Remedy in
severe cases of croup with my
children, and can truthfully say
it always gives prompt relief".
For sale by All Druggist.
That Throbbing Headache.
W.ould quickly leave you, if
you used Dr. King's New Life
Pira. Thousands of sufferers ha^e
probed their matchless merit for
Sick, aud Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and build
up your bealth. Only 25 couts,
money back if not cured. Sold by
The Peun Drug Store,
An Emergency Medicine.
For spraius, bruises, bums,
scalds and similar injuries, there
is nothing so good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. It soothes the
wouud and not ouly gives instant
relief from pain, but causes the
parts to heal in about one third
the time required by the usual
treatment. Sold by All Druggists.
Driven To Desperation.
Living at an out of the way
place, remote from civilization, a
family is often driven to despera
tion in eas? of accident, resulting
in Burns, Cuts, Wounds Ulcers
etc. Lay in a supply of Buckleu's
Arnica Salve. It's the best or
earth 25c, at The Penn Drug Store
io cts. a copy $i .00 a year
1 :
i
is "the-cleanest, most stimulating, meatiest geri
magazine for the family," says one of the m |f
who read it every month. It is without questil?
"The Best at any Price" ?
Great features are promised for next year-six or /j
wholesome interesting short etoriee in every number ?J
tinued stories, beautiful pictures in colors, and articHj
euch famous writers as Ida M. Tarbell, Lincoln
Ray Stauuard Baker, Jobn La.Farge, William Allen 'feb
aud Charles Wagner. Get all of the right into your jffijq
by laking advantage of this ' |
Special Offet*
Send $1.00 before January 31, 1905, for a subscription for the I
1905 and we will send you free th? November ann Deoember ni''
bera of 1904-fourteen months fir $1.00 or the price of twelve. %
dress McCi.LTKE'S, 48-59 East 23rd Street, New York City. Yif
for agents' terms . ?J.
? ! ?
V j
fall
TH
SAL
still continues at our std
WE are yet too heavily stocked on CLOTBB
SHOES, HATS, LADIES' SKIRTS, LADIES CL<f
and CAPES, and, in fact, every department must h
duced.
J need the cash. The goods must go and ever*
has been put on the BARGAIN COUNTER.
Come ?T ONCE and get what you need , befor!
stock is broken.
m
KS
re
ining
the
ADVERTISER BUILDING,
EDGEFIELD;
Experience io famiii has tagt tot fertilizer 1
cheapest lalor ll i farmer can Mm.
Ii is one solution of tte labor scarcity.
jg -|ff".WE ARE NOW OFFERINGTOR SALE-^
I AT ?DG ?FIEED" and/ VTCIN
WE ARE SOLE AGENTS
[TY FOB
Armour s Fertilizers
MADE OF BLOOD, BONE and TANKAGE
T
MADE FROM ANIMAL AMMONIA.
WE CAN ALSO SELL YOU FERTILIZERS WITH COT
ION bEED MEAL A? THE BASIS OF AMMONIA.
.Q^rFERTILIZERS FOR GRAIN A SPECIALTY.
?&-WE WILL HAVE ON HAND AT ALL TIMES A STOCK
OF COTTON SEED MEAL.
Haul Fertilizers while the roads are good.
??-Call on Mr. A. E. PADGETT for prices and terms at The
Farmers Bank, or Mr. R. C. PADGETT, who will be found at our office,
or at your cotton wagon.
WALSO A L4RGE LOT OF SEED OATS FOR SALE, AT
LOWEST MARKET PRICE.
The Edgefield : Mercantile Company.
NEXT WEEK IS
CARNIVAL WEEK
New York Racket Store.
WE spent a week in New York ransacking the wholesale houses
of manufacturers to find the latest in sfyle.and the best in quality.
Come, see our goods, get our prices and you will be convinced'that
we succeeded in buying first-class merchandise at very reasonable
figures.
Our stock of clothing is well selected aud is marked at price* tc
suit all. We guarantee the quality to be the best obtaiable.
NEW FALL DRESS GOODS, SHIRT WAIST GOODS and all
of the new trimmings.
Large stock of dependable shoes/or Ladies, Men and Children
Try our shoes aud you will be satisfied that none better can bi had.
HATS: We have all of the latest shapes aud colors of hr.ta al
very low prices.
We are headquarters for underwear. Come and let us sho;r you
We will not be undersold. We bought early, bought in larg<
quantities from headquartars and the New York Racket Store cai
save you money.
flJff"*Let us show you and we will sell you.
J. W. PEAK.
C. A. GRIFFIN & CO.,
FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
The Companies represented by us have been doing busi
ress in Edgefield County for over twenty-five years.
AGGREGATE ASSETS OVER
S2OO.000.000.
WE will appreciate your patronage and give your busi
ness prompt and personal attention.
^v-^ ea Bos. 25c,
Thc 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.
BIG CUT ON SKIRTS
CASH DISCOUNT ON TAILOR
MADE SKIRTS THIS WEEK.
Just receiced one case Ladies
and Misses MclntosheB. Latest
patterns.
Just received one case Carharts
Overalls. Some bargains in all
Hues this week.
Twenty-five cases Walk Over
Shoes for Men and Boys Sob.
Shoes and Ladies Shoes.
You^f?r business,
JA5. E. HART
ct your Laundry in-Tuesdays.
OVERCOATS AND CLOTHING
The McCreary Style-of
mens, youths and boys cloth
ing and overcoats has no
superior.
Suits for M en: $8.00, $10.
00, $12.00, $15.00 and up.
Suits for Boys : $2.50, $3;?
Uu, $3.50~!lTl-u1-Txprr
?ln ? >
Suits for Youths: $5.00,
$8.00, $10.00 and lip.
Hawe's $3.00 guaranteed
Hats
"The Hats of latest vogue"
-FOR
"Every face, figure and
fancy."
ccreary s
720 BROAD ST., AUGUSTA, GA.
Christmas Presents.
If you are puzzled over the selection
of presents to gladden the hearts of your
loved ones and friends at the Christmas
season come to our store and let us help
yo?.
S&e O xix* Boauxti?ixl
Suspenders, Bows,
Driving Gloves, Scarfs,
Dress Gloves, Puffs,
Linen Handkerchief Umbrellasf
Silk Handkerchiefs, Collar and Cuffs,
Hats, Suits, Overcoats, Kain
Coats.
Christmas assortment of neckwear j ult
received-.
DORN & MIM8.
Let ns show yon our
LYNCHBURG COMBINA
TION PLO WS which have
an additional wing for ter
racing.5T i?
EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE Co
THE FARMERS BANK
OF EJGEFIELD.S. c.
STATE AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY
TNI tARQltT ANO STRONGEST BANK IN EDOEP ?
Faid up Capital...f 68,OOOJOO
Surplus and UndividedlProfits. M,00*\OQ
Liability of Stockriders. ?8,00J?0 fo.
Prgtsttion, to Depositors.flS8f000.0O 85?
1Wa inviu a'.tcatiaa of U.io dealriaa; s nfs depo.itorr for th?i r money to tka util
MU. INTEREST RAID ON DEPOSITS BY SPECIAL CONTRACT.
(Jalar arar liioa ?f iu charter tkla baa* ia aathorixad to act aa treataa, puanLaa.
4a ? ai? reta ; ?sd ex.ea'.or, and to accapt aad a xacata traita g?c trail?.
A. S. PADGETT, Fraaid?at r. H KAIN.-FORD, Vlea-Pra
J. L. CAUQUM AN, Caabiar. W. H. HAR LING, AaaL-Caekia.
For Fire and Life
f^URANCE
CAUGHIBLN & HARLINQ
W? . , Twi?Linc Companies.
QAU?HMAN Q? HARLpPfapWTs^
ClotEing Store
Big Sale On
Shoes, Clothing,
Underwear.
Call and sec us vrt will appreciate it.
Next Door to Post Office.
*11M> Loading Inaaranco Com pan j of America"
CAPITAL and SURPLUS OVER 10.000.000.00
No Fire Insurance Company in the United States bas
as much CASH Capital or Capital and Surplus Combined.
BSLT^owest rates.
E. J. NORRIS, AGEN T.
ma
have opened up a first-class stock of Dry Goods,
Shoes, Notions and Groceries in one of the stores just across jj
the street from the Edgefield Oil Mill and I invite the
Edgefield 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 groceries and other household
necessities. We can save you money.
Yours to serve,
_ISAAC DONEN.
J. M. COBB'S
- I
#4#
^Tinter* Specialties
CsUbxat?d"JANE HOPKIN'8 CHILDRENS CLOTHING,
ELK BRAND HATS.
HAMILTON ? BROWN SCHOOL SHOES.
J4PIES AND MEN'S DRESS SHOES.
\ : u' gtt^yt? guarantee satisfaction in the above goode. X
From Head to Foot.
Oar immense line of Clothing, Hats, -Furnishings sud
'Shots is complete, and to lovers of Btylish drees lng, our
otock is most Attractive in
Style, Quality And Price,
OUR LADIES DEPARTMENT, consisting of Ladies
8uits, Odd Skirts, Shirt Waists, Ready-to-wear Hats Etc.,
.re attracting much Attention from the ladies. We want all
the ladies of old Edgefield to call and see the Beauty,
Elegance and Style of our Ladies' We Ar.
~^SHOE-DEPARTMENT^
We hsve Added to our regular lice a special line fine
Shoes, ranging in price from $3.50 to $6.00. Let us show
you through this department.
J. Willie Levy,
BROAD STREET,
AUGUSTA, GA.
JWlillinei-y at Cost.
I am now offerin^^ MILLINERY AT
COST and invite the ladies to call and see what real bar
gains I am offering in these goods.
I must make room for my large Spring Stock.
MISS ??RY BUFORD
j?gFCaU to see me at Mr, C. E. May's Store.