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Edsref ield Advertiser J. L. MI.HS, - - - ED??O?. ITO?ATIOR &ub??criptiOD Price-Sent to any address for ono one year,$1.50, for s\x .\~ Daontb?,'75c; for three months, 50c, Payable in advance. H?tes for Advertising- One inch 4rst insertion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, 50c. Want Notices, one cent per nord; each insertion. Other local notice?, ten cen's per line for first in sertion; five cents per line for each lucsequont insertion. Obituaries and Tributes of KeBpect, Notices ofTbanks, and ali personal notices of a political sature, are charged for as regular ad vertisements. Liberal contracts made fer thr?<v ?ix, and twelve months Write for terms. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22, 1905. It is claimed, says an exchange, that many Japaueae women dis guised as men are in the rauks of tho Japanese army. That account B for the fierce fighting of the Jape. The Russians should send a regi ment of mice against them. The sunshine and warm rains have greatly improved the grain. Wheat is looking esptcially fine, having been damaged but little by the very rigorous winter through which we have passed. In view of the fact that it is seldom or never killed and al ways when fertilized produces a fairly good yield, the wonder ie that wheat is not more generally planted. Of the every-day neces sities that most people have to buy flour is now about the highest in price. Notwithstanding tho fact that the total cet profits (for county and towue) from the dispensaries of Spartanburg a.nount to the enormous sum of $26,000 each year, a petition is being circulated among the voters asking that an election be ordered for the pur pose of giving tho p?ople au op portunity to vote upon the ques tion of ''dispensary" or "no dispen Eary." It is believed that itwil" T be an easy matter to secure the names of a majority of the voters to the petition. The people ol Spartanburg will not for a mone tary consideration longer endure - the corrupting influences of the dispensary. All along the line all over the state-there is arrow ing sentiment against "the great moral institution." Greenwood is in the midst of a '- ii?ttletl lUtt*H?ip?]___^ampaign. Heated because of the oppoi?t??ii' to .the present administration, a part of which ?B seeking re-elec tion.: Soon after eutering upon the discharge of their duties the mayor and board of aldermen who are now Berving set about to in crease their pay. The salary of the mayor was raised from three to six hundred dollars and the^ aldermen were each paid $100 per annum. The payment of such a sum to aldermen, who have no re sponsibility and but little work to do, is almost without precedent, and tho taxpayers are naturally very much wrought up over the matter. The aldermen of small ^J&tfn?*&ud some cities seldom re ceive compensation other than the waiving of commutation tax. About every other man in Edge field would be a candidate for mayor or aldermen were these positions to pay what the Green wood officials voted to themselves. Work at Quarry Resumed. .At an early day tons of dyna mite will again be lifting great boulders of granite from terra firma at Parkhill, and reports re sembling the mutterings of heavy cannonading will be echoed and re-echoed throughout this baili wick. The ADVERTISER has been informed upon good authority that preparations are being made for , the immediate re-opening of the1 quarry. A large force of handB will be engaged aud a great num ber of cars of stone will be ship to" Jacksonville daily. The resumption of work at the quarry means a great deal to our town and vicinity from a financial standpoint. The caBb. that is fortnightly paid out for labor and other sundry expenses will great ly swell the volume pf business of the merchants of Edgefield. They have iuat opened up large stocks of merchandise aud the quarry pay rolls will very materially.aid in converting these* goods into ready cash. It is not believed that farm labor will be demora lized by the re-opening .of the quarry as the landlords have made contracts with the bands that are needed for,lhe year. School Commencements As the public school funds in ?orn? of tho districts of our county are nearly exhausted, very POOH . :the closing exercises, commonly known as commencements, will be the order of the day. These are always very pleasant and profita ble occasions.-- While the rehear : i Bala and preparations for these commencements may interfere to som? extent witE the daily.routiu of work, yet they are very helpful to the pupils, and more than com pensate for the time that ia con sumed in their preparation. We have heard of some parents who were PO short-sighted-iu oiher words, so pei:uriuu8-: 8 to oppose commencements on the grouod of expense, forgetting that those things that cost nothing are gener ally worth nothing. The outlay at most does not exceed a few dol lars for each child, and this is generally expended . for such things as eau be subsequently utilized. Au educat-io:f does not consist alone in learning and reciting the lessons, that are daily assigned- by inp teacher. The memorizing of certain part6 for commencement, the rehearsals, tho appearing be fore a large audience are all of in calculable benefit to a child. Then, too, the -contests that are usually a f at ure of these closing exercises-excite the ambition and arouse the talent forces in a child that would otherwise remain dor mant. Parents, wheu the time arrives for the commencement of the school which your children attend co-operate with the teach ers, assisting them all you can. To do otherwise will be an injus tice to teachers and children alike. Johnston. A tenant house on Mrs. Missou ri Lott's place was destroyed by fire last Wednesday. Tb* negro went to the Wdll and left the door open and the wind blew the fire over the room. Rev. L. A. Coopers lecture drew a large crowd, and was very much enjoyed. Mr, A. P. Luft visited Edgefield on Friday last., Mr. Claud Lott, aud Miss Helen Nickersou were married on last Thursday evening. This was a b:g surprise. May their united lives be long and happy. Messrs. J. D. Watson and A. P. Lott have bought alfalfa seed and secured bacteria with which to inoculate them and purpose having an abundance of {.erma neut forag3. More cabbage .plants bave bneu put. out this season than we have ever known before. Small seed are up and the prospect i6 good for early vegetables. Cold Spring. In the death of Mr. Kiug, Clark's Hill has lost one of her b*st_cit-i zehe, the church one--of its mo.st active membej^'his wife a devo tetTtHlsband, and his children au -affectionate father. We extend our sympathy to th? bereaved ones. Hon. and Mrs. T. G. Talbert of Parksvill6 visited Rose Cottage la?t week. Mrs. Talbert brought usa large cake of delicious but ! ter, Mr. Talbert gave us five dol lars on painting our church. Many j I thank?. Now, if twenty men or I women would give us five dollars each, we would, paiut our church at once. I do hope that the Lord will put it in to the hearts of twenty people to send us five dol lars to paint Red Hill church now there are a- huudred people that ought to send us one dollar each. If we could get the two hundred dollars the cnurch would be dedi cated within a few months. Plea3e address Rose Cottage, Cold Spring S. C. and you will be promptly receipted for your contribution. Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Holmes visited friends and relatives at Modoc last week. Mr. Pres Blackwell of ParksviUe was in town last week shaking ! hands with bis many friends, j Mrs. Carrie Jowers our teacher is sick at her home at Clark's Hill. She hopes however to open her school again next Mouday. Mr. Charlie fc'trom of Rehoboth was in town last Saturday. Mr. Strom's many friends are always glad to see him. He was on his way from Augusta, riding a brand new horse. Miss Mary Holston, the popu lar teacher of Holmesville, visited Miss Hassie Quarles last Saturday aud Sunday. Mrs. E. G. Morgau of Faifa visited her brother Mr. Frank Bussey last Sunday. Mr. Pat R^bertsou of Modoc visited relatives in our towu last week. Mr. J. H. Bnssev visited friends at Clark's Hill last Monday. Mr. Bussey says that Judge Bell is having a large peach orchard set out tbiR ?pring. The ladies of Rehoboth church and Red Hill church each cloths, an orphan at the Greenwood or phanage. It would be au easy matter for the ladies of each church in the Edgefield associa tion to clotho an orphan at th? orphanage at Greenwood. We hope lb at the churchen of the Edgefield association will ti ke a collection for Home and Foreign missions before the first Sunday in May. ROSE COTTAGE. Letter to D. B. Ilolliujrswoirtli. Edgpfield,S. C. Dear Sir: Father and E-on : on* is glad, the other is sad. De voe ; lead-and-i il. Mr. Charles Ho?lenb?ck, Fair Haven. N. Y, painted his house Devoe three years ago; his father, same tim?, painted his house lead and oil. The father's house is all chalk fd-off; the son's is as good as new. They'll paint the same vay n?xt time. Yours truly F. W. DEVOE & Co The Edgefield Mercan Ob 26. A Safe Cough Medicine for Children. lu buying a cough medicine for children ne^er be afraid to buy Chamb<Bilaiu,8 Cough Remedy. There ?B no danger from it at.d re lief ?B always sure to follow, lt is especially valuable for colds, croup and whooping cough. For sale by all Druggists and Medi cine Dealers. Attacked By a Mob and beaten, in a labor rio), until covered with sore?, a Chicago street car conductor app.ied Buck len's Arnica Salve, aud was soon sound and well. "I uso lt in my family," writes G. J. Welch, o? Tekousha, Mich, "and find it per fect Simply great for cuts and burns. Only 25c at The Peuu Drug Store, W. E. Lynch & Co., drug stores. Are You Engaged ? Engaged people should remem ber, that, after marriage, many quarrels can be avoided, by kip ing their digestions in good con dition with Electric Bittere, S. A. Brown, of Bennettsnlle, S. C., says: "For years', "riv wife Butler ed intensely from dyspepsia, com plicated with torpid liver, until she lost ber strength and vigor, and became a mere wreck of her former self. Thou shr> tried Flee trie Bitters, which helped her at once, and finally made her entire ly well. She is now strong and healthy." The Penn Drug St .re, W. E Lynch ?: Co., druggists-, sell and guarantees them, at 50c a bottle. Like Finding Money. Finding health is 1 i ko finding money-so think those who are sick. When you have a cough, cold, sore throat, or chest irrita tion, better act promptly like W. C. Barber, of Sandy Level, Va. He says: ' I had a terrible chesl trouble, caused by smoke and coal dust on my lungs; but, after find ing no relief in other reruprlies, 1 was cured by Dr. King's New Dis covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds." Greatest sale of any cough or lung medicine in the world. At The Penn Drug Storp, W. E. Lynch & Co., 50c and $1.00; guaranteed. Trial bottle free. A Chicago Alderman Owes His Election to Chamber lain's Cough Rem ed)'. "I can heartily and conscien tiously recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for s ff ec t io ns of the throat and lungs," says Hon. John Shenick, 220 So. Peoria St , Chicago. "Two years ago during politjoal--^campaigii, 1 caught cold after being overheated, which irritated my throat and I was finally compelled to stop, as I could not speak aloud. In my ex tremity a friend advised me to use Chamberlan's Cough Remedy. 1 took two doses that afternoon and could not believe my senses when I found the next morning the in flama) ion had largely subsided. I took several doses that day, kept right on taking through the cam paign, and I thank this medicine that I wou my seat, in the Coun cil." This remedy is for sale by all Druggists and Medicine Deal ers. Champion Liniment for Rheumatism. Chas. Drake, a mail carrier ai Chap?n vii le, Conn., nays: "Cham berlain's Pain Balm is the cham pion of all liniments. The past year.I was troubled a great deal with rheumatism in my shoulder. After trying several cures the storekeeper here recommended this remedy and it completely cured me" There is no use of any one suffering from that painful ailment when this liniment can be obtained for a small sum. One application gives prompt relief and its continued use for a short time will produce a permanent cure. For sale by All Druggists. Attractive as our Homes. Ten Thousand Churches paint ed with L. & M. Paint, and we are most attractive. Liberal quantity always given free. 4 gallons L. & M. mixed with '3gal'ous oil, will paint a house. Wears and covers like gold. Don't pay $1.50 a gallon for liuseed oil, which yon du in ready for-use paint. Buy oil fre?h from the barrel at, 60 cents per gallon, and mix it with Longman ?k, Martinez L. & M Paint. lt irak?s paint cost about $1.20 p;jr gallon. Dehaucey Gregory Fort Plain, N. Y. writes : "Have sold L. & M. paint for over 25 years, and everyone is surprised to find how little is re quired to paint a big house." Sold by Tho Penn Drug Store. Engines, Boilers, 0 Eins GET OUR PRICES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, On anil Fertilizer Mill .Outfits, Gin, Press Cane Mill,and Shingle Outfits. I i'ik'irp, I ridce, Factory, F ii ric and Railroad Castings. Railruad, M II Machinists'and Factory .Supplies. Belting, Tacking, Injectors, Pipe Fittings,Saws, Files, Oilers, etc. We cant every day. Work 150 Hands. Foundry, Machine, Boiler, Tress and Gin Works "JS?" Repa is Promptly Done Lombard Iron Worts & Supply Co AT GL S TA, GA The best. 10 cents Salmon on the market can be bcd at THE PENN DRUG STOLE. INSURANCE, IFXDR^E AND LTPE. General a?ent for Prudential Life Insurance Company, fur Edgetield and Saluda counties. WM. S. CO G BURN,. Edgefieid, S. C. For Sale - Cabbage Planes We have been in the trude business since 1S71 and are again prepared tn lill any and a'l orders for Eurly and .jate varieties of Cabbage Plants They tire best known to experienced Truckers, are grown in open air near salt water mid will stand severe cold without injury. Price S1.50 per 1000 F. O. B. here . We make special prices on larger lots and solicit correspondence; ' All plants packed in light baskets and shipped CO. D, when money does not accompany orders. We guaran tee .satisfaction. Address ali orders to D. Ii. TOWLES & SON, Meggetts, S. C. -OR TO W LES & ARNETT, Green Pond, S. 0 Has Stood the Test 25 Years The old, original GROVE'S Tasteless Chill Tonic. You know what you aie taking, lt is iron and quinine ina tasteless form. No cure, no pay. {.Oe. INSURANCE*???? When placing your Insur ance give me a call. 1 rep resent a very strong line of ?FIRE - - - j Insurance Companies, our Agent for the New Year pCiiTE: - - - Insurance Co. I will ap- . prec?ate a share of yourbusi ne<;s. I can be found at,my oflicc--0flice No 2-over Bank of JIdgcfield. James 1\ XJIJVlfe j Got Off Cheap. He may well think, he hus gol off cheap, who, after having con tracted constipation or indiges tion, is st il I ;i ble tu perfect !y res tore ?ns Ilea i h. No'h lin? will do this but Dr. King's New Life Pills A quick, pleasant, and certa n cure for headache, constipation; etc. 25c-'at The Penn Drag Siore, VV. K. Lynch & Co., drug elores; guaranteed. If your eyes are worth having they are worth saving. Do so with the right kind of ?l?SSCS. Geo. F. Mims Optician. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Itching, Blind, Bleedingor Protru ding Pile3, Druggists refur.d money if HAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any cass, no malter of how long standing, in 6 to 14 days. First ap plication gi ves ease and rest. 50c. 1/ your druggist hasn't it send 50c in stamps and it will b? forwarded post paid by Paris Medicine Co., St: Louis, Mo. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Ki??tey Troubte. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis courages and lessen'-, an.bition; beauty, vigor and cheerfulness soon disappear when the kid neys are out of order ' or diseased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent y j] that it is not uncommon (iL - ff for a child to be born * :' afflicted with weak kid neys. If the child urin ates too often, If the urine scalds the flesh or If, v/hen the child reaches an age when it should be able te control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it, the cause of the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made mis erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect ol Swamp-Root L soon realized. It is sold by druggists, in fifty cent ing all about it, including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., ba sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the nauip, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N Y., on every bottle. EDGEFIELD, S. C. State and County Depository DIRECTOR'*. J. C. SHEPTAKD, W. W. ADAMS, J. ll. Ii ou K NI G UT, T. li. RAINSPOKB; J. M. I'OKU, K. S, HOLLAND, A. S. 'i'OVl'KlNS, C. (J FULLKK, *f. IC. 1 'K ESCOTT. OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, President. W. W. ADAMS, Vice-Pr-'rident. E. 1. MIMS, Cashier II. ALLEN, Ass't Cushier. Pay." i nt prest on dvposite by special cnntracf. Money lu loan on liberal term.-, Prompt and polite attention to'bus ne3S. YOUR Account Solicited. Spring opening, Wedneiday March 15th, will ba a splendid effort to eliminate (he high prices without lessaning th- quality. We stand between you and excessive prices in our lines merchand.se. Stund ft:cciss can only be built upon lhat commercial maxim, "GRE ATE HT Values for the Mcney," becca out motto. Erery purchase must be right or jour money back, The wonderful success of our business is the re?u't of our un varying determination tn leave no stone unturned, no effort spared to render the highest-point of service to the Corner Store's custo mers. Therefore we hope lo show you on March the lotti the NEWEST fads in SPRING WEAR, such as Silk Ealiens, Crepe DeParip, Shadowed Crepe, Chiffon Voile.:;, Mohairs and Silk Taf fetas, with exquisite Persian trimming to match. These new values are no dreams of beauty, "'Semply the real thing." Our Shirt Waist materials of White Madras, Linens, etc., were never so complete. As usual we admit no competition in our Em broideries department. The Brodie Anglaise button hole and blind effects this season are real designs of merit. Our Lace department consist?! of staple Vals, Net-drop, Venic<?, Medtlion and the heavy raised effects. Our Ribbon department is composed of beautiful designs in print warps, soft lustrous finish. Satin taffeta in monotone and ombre effects. We wish to ask special attention to our complete line of Ladies, Men's and Children's Footwear. Our Reed's Slippers in tans and black are high art creations of comfort and beauty. Our HUMANIC for Men and Boys is a shoe without a p^er for elegance of STYLE, WEAR and feot ease. [n conclusion we be<? to remind you of our New department of Ready to-wear Millinery, and to say when mistakes happen, as happen they must, tell cs. 'Tis a pleasure to correct them, as we aim tc; gain retain, and merit the confidence ol'all mankind, ? UUI?I HAVE YOUR HOMEGROWN CABBAGE. Cabbage Plants, All Varieties. Prices : 100? @ $1.60, 8000 3 fl 25 per lO?f, 100?? $ ?l 0C ?er UM. Shipped C. O. D. if desired. Plaati arrive at year Express Office in good ecnditiop. Write for Merchants' Prices. Cabbage, Beans, Sweet Potatoes and Turnips in Season. Orders for Shipment of Tomato Plants, .Sea Island Cotton Seed and Sweet Potato Draws should be broken in advance. J?S. RAY G ERA TY, Enterprise, S. C. YO^MSAND,^? ?ro-^-er.irE* 1905 ?T*K.IJNfO- GOODS THE NEW YO UK RACKET STORE is now ready for the ladies to call and inspect the New Spring arrivals. We have Latest Fabrics in nil of the tiP\v*?ft and most delicate weaves and pait^rus. The shoppers with the most fastidious t iste and most exact ing eye can hud at our store just those things that will please them moat. 'All of the early spring Waist malena's have just been o;?ened u-p. And one' is amazed at their elegancu and ?jioat beauty, also their cheapness, value considered Wc are without a peer in Laces and Embroideries. The designs are the newest and will please those of the most relined tastes. The pricos, too, are vere reasonable, Sec our Ribbon department. The colors and tints are exquisite'^ beauti ful and the price very low. gJg^Call to see u.?. Our prices and goods are certain to iuterest you. J. W. PEAK. "Tho Leading Insurance Cenapanj ?f Araerioa" CAPITAL and SURPLUS OVER 10.000,00?.00 No Fire Insurance Company in the United States has as much CASH Capital or Capital and Surplus Combined. 'Lowest rates. GENT. Our Spring Goods are arriving daily, and we arc con fident that a cheaper or handsomer assortment was nevr shown in Edgefield. EMBROIDERIES We have a great variety at prices that def}' competi tion. Our stock of Muslins, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Mitts etc., is complete. Men's Clothing, Shirtsand Neckwear at rock bottom prices. We are determined not to be undersold. Give us a cn ll when in need of any tiling in our line. ; <gi??.?&&?v^ ?ras v sn ps un? my, ?uri ?a Eos? 25c. S3 ps? m THE FARMERB BANK . OF EDGEFIELD S. c. i STATE AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY THE LARGEST AND STRONQEST BANK IN EDGER' N Paid up Capital. $ 58,000.00^ Surplus and Undivided,Profits-. SS,00- 70 Liability of Stockholders. 58,00JJJQ >M Protection to Depositors. $138,000 00 |p? ^ We invite atteutian of those desiring a safe Jcpu&itorT for their mosey to the ?tua T? {fei acts. INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS BY SPECIAL CONTRACT. U i Isr pr JV ision of its charter this hank is authorized to act as trustee, gnardiaa ?/?,'} dui ?Q?.mr.itor and executor, and to acceptaad e xecute trusts generally, gp A. E. PADGETT, President r. II RAIN F 'HO, Vice-Pre ggj W- H. HA?LING, Cashier. J. E. CAUGHJ1AN, Asst.-Cashier For Fire and Life isGO TO SEE rAUGHMAN QC HARLIN1 BEFORE INSURING ELSEWHERE. Wc represent the best Old Line Companies. AAUGHMAN 0 B BARL?NG A GENTS. ^AUGHMAN ?i nA]KLING /\GENTS. Come and see our SPRING SUITS for Men and Bovs. WHITE VEST and NEGLIGE SHIRTS, Summer Underwear and Low Cut Shoes. i. Prices right. Style and quality guaranteed. W. A. HAET & CO. Now is the time to buy Beached and Brown Domestic Goods. Prices have struck bottom. Early Spring Goods arriv ing*. New Shoes pouring in Go at once for low pricesat . TEE SOUTHERN STATES PHOSPHATE AND FERTILIZER COMPANY'S MODS. - THE AUGUSTA HIGH GRADE G J ANO, P. AND F- GUANO, A MONIA TED DISSOLVED PONE, ALL J RAD ES OF ACID, KAI NIT ANC NITRATE OF SODA NOW in ware house READY for DELIVERY. Give us a call BEFORE you buy your FERTILIZERS. JONES & SON. Let us show you our LYNCHBURG COMBINA TION PLO WS which have an additional wing for ter racing'. EDGEFIELD MERCAN TI LECO fiptict in Farsiii Has Taught Tlat Fertilizer is tbs Cheapest Later that \k Farmer caa kira. It is oa? solution of labor seareity. W E ARE NOW OFFERING FOR SALE Complete Stock of Guanos OF EVERY FORMULA MANUFACTURED FOR SOUTHERN TRADE. WE ARE SOLE AGENTS AT EDGEFIELD AND VICINITY FOR GEORGiA CHEMICAL WORKS Al Armour's Fertilizers MADE OF BLOOD, BONE AND TANAGE, MADE FROM ANIMAL AMMONIA* 0ET JfjS tan also sell y cu Fertizizers with Cotton Seed Meal as the Masts of Amms-nia. g/BTFsrtilizersfor Grain a Specialty: gjer We will heve on hand at all times a stock of Cotton Seed Meal. HAUL FERTILIZERS WHILE THE ROADS ARK GOOD. |g?3T"Call on MR. A. E. PAD#BTT for prices and term? *t Tho Farmere Bant, or MR. R. C. PADGETT, who will be found at ouroffioe, ur ut Tour cotton wagon. gg^Also a largt lot of SEED OATS for ?alf, at LOWEST M ARK BT PRICE. Th? Edgefield Mercantile Co,