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^^^u^^aiTaoK c oui a oe o rgani zea wjlft a capital sto.ck of less than $50-000. Since the act of Congress authorizing the establishment of " national banks capitalized at $25^000 about 1,800 have been founded. The most appreciated Thanks giving present tba'; was received by the Mutual Life policy holders wa?.tbe resignation of President McGu?dy. Wouldn't it be great if President McCall would bestow a like favor upon the New York Life policy holders as a Christmas gift? The pressing need of these large life insurance companies is for all of the old officials, who have been weighed aud found wauting, to Bte| down and out, and give place for-others who can bold the confi . dence of the people. There are about twelve hundred . names of voters upon the books of registration of the county and the - Advertiser would like to see that many ballots cast oh to-morrow. Whether for or against the insti tution that is the bone of conteu tion.everyone who is" entitled to the^right of suffrage Bhould go to the/polls and cast his ballot as conscience dictates. Then an ac curate est i mate of the public sen timent on" this great questiou could be obtained. Citizens of Edgefield county, let us again urge "-you to cast your ballot on Thurs day, the 7th inst. The casualties; resulting from recan? foot bali contests have been alamingi?nv;?ll ^nineteen deatliB ^%~?5^ f ar . t n I B ; season, not to mexitlQnj-scores whoj navet been .totally , ly disabled. The excessive -bruta?i : -i? ? ty of itbe game aB at present play ed Baa caused a great number of ->^Ir6^:leading institutions of'the / country to eliminate it from col lege athletics. An irretrievable mis take bas been made innot putting foot ball under the ban long ago. Young men are sent to college by their parents to have their minds trained and developed- and inci dentally their bodies-but not to make brutes of them. Do you not believe that whiskey is the greatest evil of the age? Furthermore, do you not believe that in reducing the quantity of i whiskey that is Bold and consumed you proportionately reduce the consequent volume of crime and _ misery? If you believe this, then seize to-morrow's opportunity to vote against the sale of liquor in Eqgefield county. Every fair mind edfperson will admit that while some whiskey will be illegally sold under prohibition, just as it is il legally sold now, y et the q uan ti ty will be reduced to a minimum. Reducing the sale and consump tion to the lowest possible amount is what every ingenuous citizen should strive for. Season For making Contracts. .'All crops have been housed or marketed and the year's work is being rounded up, which suggests the fact that labor contracts for 1305 are about to expire, and very . sbon farmers xiust lay plans and efiaploy hands for the new year With .each succeeding year the vexatious labor question haB be , ?qme more and more serious-es pecially true of farm labor. Thif ?^-.18} due probably to two causes: thc exodus of the colored people to ' tile towns-!hus creating a dearth of labor in certaiu localities-aiu1 tfie increasing desire of negroe.1 : ? .to farm on their own account. :\A-8 long .iasja laborer can buy t - "plug" of a horse or mule, guano ; .. and supplies-all on credit-an.i farm on his own account he wil! Ifejoath to bind himself in a con tract for a cfdp or wages. In .tiri ': '"*ay the so-called lien law has beep * potent factor in demoralizing labor. . - tinder existing conditions-coi - >>v ?dering the worthless charactt-i vvv ?pd the uureliability of labor-th v wisest and. saf?st course to pursn-' ii to farra upon the intensive plan ; fertilize heavily and use all t! e labor uviug mscbine.ry possibl-. In other words.strive to secure a maximum yield with a xninimuuv of lalor. withstanding the urgent need of these improvements, it is impos sible to establish them by boud issue. The indebtedness of the towu is now about up to the con stitutional I1' mit, which is 8 per cent of the taxable property ol $400,000. Mr. Padgett stated that the only way of getting lights and water was by granting a franchise to*a pr vate corporation. Mr M P Wells expiessed the be lief that the obstacle -in the form of constitutional limit to tho bond issue could be surmounted by a special vote of the people, citing other towns as a precedent.. Mr. Wells also read lotters from the mayorB of Thompsc n, Ga., Abbe ville and Chester giving valuaole information Upon th? question at isFue. Different phases of the situation were also discussed by Mayor Mav, S. M. Smith, Esq., and Col. Wm. P. Calhoun. Upon motion of Mr. A. K. Pad gett tba chairmau was authorized to appoint a committee of ten the chairman to be a m?mbrr'cf said committee-to take the mat ter in baud aud aftor obtaiuiug all of the information possible to report to a subsequent mass meet iog which is to be" called by the committee. The meeting was a very harmo nious and satisfactory one. Au ex cellent boginniug has been made and we trust that real, taugibl? results will be the ultimate out come. The following committee has been appointed : J. C. Sheppard, A. E. Padgett, C. E. May,- M. P. Wells, W. W. Adams, J. W. Thur mond, J. L. Mima, B. B. Jones, J. M. Cobb and T. H. Rainsford. iveport of The Great Baptist Con vention by Ocr Regular Cold . ??"- - Spring Correspondent. ' - (f?lu.mb) 33 S. C;;l^epember4th,-^ j?^b:eij$^ 'met-H?xe last friday ; ^E^-??d'^il^^pse^ next Tuesday at^ooon. There is a large attendance of delegates and visitors, and the good people of Columbia are caring for the peo ple nobly. The boards all report an increase over last year. The state mission board reported some thing over nineteeu thousand dol lars, the largest amount ever col lected in this state for thia cause. Dr. T. M. Bailey is now closing hiB twentieth year as correspond ing secretary and treasurer There is no man in the state better known or loved thaD Dr. Bailey. There will be an assistant secre tary next year and the state work will still be enlarged. The Edgefield association has made a splendid. showing on all lines this conventional year. Our association paid all that was asked for f,he orphanage and state mis sions. Every Baptist that gave to these objects has a right to feel proud of the work we are doing. But there is room for improve ment. Let's go forward brethren. It has beon a good year for our orphanage. Several new buildings have gone up last year. A deep well has been dug, that now gives plenty of pure water for the h'jme. Dr. Jamison, the superintend ent, has proven to be the right mau in the right place. Dr. Brown of Sumter read a paper before the ministers conference on "Does the scriptures teach a divine call to the ministery." The paper was well gotten up and well read, but Bro. Brown did not convince the conference that God does not call men to preach the gospel. Home and Foreign missions was ably discussed, and advancement has been made along these lin?s. Sun lay school, and Temperance came in for consideration. There will be set on foot a plan to im prove our Sunday schools'both in the cities and country. The convention believes the time has come for a change of tho dispensary law. Dr. Brunson preached a power ful sermon Sunday night af .3 first Baptist church in which he referred to the dispensary in no uncertain terms. I hope to have something to say next week about the condition and its work. Ten cents coitou brought mauy of our preachers out this year who are not accustomed to attending the convention. Strange to say that the long-tail coat was in evideuce. .Whj' do our preachers wear long coats? I am free to confess tnat I do not like them, but if cotton stays at tpo another year I will get me one to w*ar to thc next, state convention. The Edgefiefd a&sociation was well repreBentpd and our delegates was proud of the she w i g that our association mad*. \YV leave to-day for Ko^e Cottage to see the dear home folks. ROSE COTTAGE. ehe had assisted in organizing five years ago, and followed with a most helpful and suggestive talk ou the li brat y and civic works o! the clubs throughout th-j state*. A beautiful landscape, ihe work ol our talented artist, M-ss. lfilizaj M i ms;'was presented to, her. A unique silver book mark, present ed lo ibo club by Mrs. Bragg Jou^s, was given as a mark ot appr?cia tion to Miss Mary Poppen bein who iuepired those present, buth b\ her words and magnetic personali ty.. The Edgefieid Literary Club will euler the new year witb fre.jh courage a? arfisult of this contact. The following menu was served : Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Crackers, Chicken Sahul. Cheese Straws, Olivep, Stuffed Dates, Salted A'monds, Cu free. There is no usa to send to the eily stores or mail nfaVr houser' for Wedding Presents. We ha\> a very large assortment ,uf Cu' G Li sa, Silverware, Cutlery, Jewel ry and Sundry novelties thar nr too numerous lo meut iou, all ot which wera purchase:! from the leadii g manufacturers of the country. Lei- us supply your ne ids We can save yon money. RAMSEY ct JONES. FOR SALE : Three mules (ont extra larg.-;), 1 Jersey cow, 2 fine Jersey heifers, mower and rake (almost new), one and two-horso plows, complete assortment shop tools, corn fodder and pea hay, and two good wagons. Will soil at very reasonable prices. G. D. Mirna,; Faifa, ti. C. 'The Goldsbor?, . : McFarland, Taylor^.-. Cannady : and "Babcock Buggies are still goiug down the road anead of'all others. Edgefield Mercantile Company. We.carry a full strck of al! kinds of picture' moulding and eau frame any size picture on short notice. TIMMONS BROS. FOR SALE : 500 bushels of Toolu Cotton Seed. They have been carefully ginned and can be relied upon as perfectly pure D. P. SELF, Plum Branch, S. C. Self-rising Flour, Buckwheat, Pulverized Sugar and all of the season' 8 nice tbingB can be had at TIMMONS BROS. DO YOU GET UP WITH A LAM BACK ? Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable. Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderful cures made by Dr. lt Kilmer's Swamp-Root, I the great kidney, liver [t. and bladder remedy, lc It is the great medi ci cal triumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of scientific research by Dr. Kilmer, the emi nent kidney and blad der specialist, and is wonderfully successful in promptly, curing lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root ls not rec ommended for every thing but if you have kid ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedy you need, lt has been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur chase relief and has proved so successful in every cass that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book lelling.more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send vour address togjJJT,, Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing- llfrii?; hamton, N. Y. The^^S^^ regular fifty cent and Home of swamr>-iioot. dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Bii ^hamton, N Y., on ?very bottle. Has Stood the Test 25 Years The old, original GROV?v'S Tasteless Chill Tonic. You know what you are taking, lt is iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no p iy, dOc CZEM?, Old Sores,jiching Piles, Skin Diseases, ABSOLUTELY CURED. HERMIT 25 AND 50 CENTS A BOX. Sold by all Druprtrists. Take no other. Old Family Remedy 25 years. Mr. C. E. May. Gocd welL,(paeture, tenant house and Fe ven teen acres of land adjoining. Apply ?to " Mr. C. ?. May, or H. J. : Forrest, fohnston, S. 0. Cai'd From Mr. Brunso?. I wish to say to my friends that f am now with the new^ firm of Von Cam)?, Vaughn & Gerald, 802 Broadway. August?, Ga., and 1 wii??d like for tbem to call;ou:me wheo they need, anything - in the div goods li ne. Charles A. Brun son. WARNING : Arthur Glover, a boy 16 years old, has left rn'.>}with - .mt permission; \\"beu...iV small child.rM was giveil t>r- ma' by his mother, Caroline Hood, - and 1 hereby forbid anyone from hiring him. Charlie Glover, Pi escot t, ri; C. ?j THE AUGUSTA. ?I SAV1K6B BANK.* i . . 823 Broad Street. j) \\. ti. VOUMG, - - - -P'ssidenl . J. G. VVEIGT-K, - - Cashier [i SAVINGS ACCOUTS SOLICITED (J lutcrest Paid ow Deposits, jj) JAN U \RY AN o J ULY, )j) Rate \% , . A Bad Scare. Some day..' you -will gota bad. ^car.e,\whe^ bowels, and fear, appendicitis, Safety liesiu Dr. Kiug's-New Life Pills, a sure cure, for all bowel-arid stomach diseases, suchas head ache, biliousness; costiveness, etc Guaranteed at W. E. Lynch Co G. L. Penn & Sou, only 25c. Try them. osi Secret Aboutit. It is no secret, that for CutB, Burns, Ulcers, Fever Sores, Sore Eyes, Boils, etc., "nothing is s? effective as Buckle n's Arnica Salve. "It didn't take long to cure a bad sore I had, and it is all 0. K. for sore eyes'', writes D. L. Gregory, o? Hope, Tex. 25c at G. L-. Purni & Son W. E. E. Lvnch & Co. A. A. Wells, M. P. Wells, J. M. Mays, ?. B. Mays, J. L. Hart, S. W? Williams and Hamp Smith aro now using Mitchell aud Owensboro Wagons. Afk them about their weak point before buying. EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO. See our beautifully decorated Toilet Sets before you buy. RAMSEY & JONES. NICE THINGS TO EAT. l.eggatt's Mince Meat, Buck wheat, Maple Syrup, Spaghetti, Cream Cheese, Chocolate', Fiavcr- f ing Extracts etc. W. E. LYNCH & CO. King of Ail Cough Medicines. Mr. E. G. Case, a mail carrier of Canton Canter, Conn., who has been in the U. S. Service for about rjxteeh years, pays: *'VVe have tried many coughs medicined for j croup, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ii- king of all and one lo be relied upon every time. We also find it the best rem. dy for coughs ?nd colds, giving cen alli remits and leaving no bad etfectv" For sale by G. L. Penn &-Son and j Ail Medicin? Dealers. i Fertilizers i Fertilizers WE have on hand at all li of Fertilizers sold in this count Grain Fertilizers, Royster'.s, Work?, Nuvassa and V. C. G< In the coming Spring we old fashioned Peruvian Guano Cost of Peru. o those who wish to h iii they haul their cotton to mar prices and terms. Take advari ?u;?no over bad roads damages [?low ing. The Edgefied Mei ueys w^re B? far gone, I could not sit on a chair wilhout a cushion ; and suffered from dreadful back ache, headache, and depression. Iii Electric Bittere, however, I found a cure, ai.d by Ihern was restored io pei {Vet health. I rf commend this great -Ionic medicine lo all with weak kidneys, liver or stom ach. Guaranteed by G. L. Penn & Soil W. E. Lynch ? Co. -Cure for For? Nipples. AB soon as tho child is done nursing apply Chamberlain's ?alve. Wipe ii off willi a soft cloth b*fur* allowing the child to nurse. Many trained nurses use thia w ih i UH best, result*. . Prien "lo cen ls per box. For sa'n by G. L. P un it ?un and all Medicine rs. Jin Opium In Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Th^nj is not th? least danger in giving Chamberlain's Cuugh ttem . dy lu small children as it con tains LO opium or harmful drug. It bas an established reputation of more than thirty years as the most successful medicine in usf* for cold?, crouu and . whooping ough. lt always cures and is ?.pa sai il to lake. Sold by G. L. IVnn & Son and all .Medicine Deab-rs. Dying of Famine ia, in if8 torments, like dying of coiibiimptiou. The progress of con sumption, fiom the beginning to the.very end, is a long torture, both to viotioj and friends. "When X had consumption in ite first stage", \v ri tes Wm., Meyers, of 'C.?Mj-f:-j?s, 3rd., "after trying differ ent medicines and a good doctor, in vain, I at last look Dr. King's New Dtsovery, which quickly and per'iclly cured me. Prompt relief and suri cure for coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis, etc. Posi tively presents pueumonia, Guar anteed at W. E. Lynch ? Co and G. L. Penn & Sou price 50c and $1.00 a bottle. Trial bottle free. In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no o'her medicine manufactured that has received so much praise and so many ex pressions of gratitude a? Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. It "is effective, and prompt relief fol lows its UPO. Grateful pareuts everywhere do not hesitate to testi fy to its merits for the benefit of others. It is a certain cure for croup and will prevent the attack if given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapt ed lo'children as it is pleasant to take and contains nothing injuri ous Mr. E.A. H um pb rey e, a well kuowu resideut and clerk in the store of Mr. E. Lock, of Alice, Cape Colony, South Africa, says: '"I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off croup and colds iii my family. I found it to bb very satisfactory and it gives me pleasure to recommend it. For sale by G.. L. Penn & ?on and all sied i ci mis Dealers, HEADQUARTERS pcm SPORTING GOODS, GUNS, PISTOLS, FISHING TACKLE, Firs! Class Repairing of all kinds j mriip! ly 'lone. Y. A, HEMSTREET & BRO,, Near ueorgia Railroad BanV, G55 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. ?or Grain. for Grain. mes ?ill thc different formulas ry. Send us your orders for Armour's, Georgia Chemical ^ods. will-handle several cars of the imported from islands off the 1 their guano in the fall as kef, \ve are ready to make ;;a,ge of good roads. I Lulling stock as much as a season's rcanvi?e Company. the.New Depot. . ?JF Pricps reasonable. Jackson & Johnson To Cure a Cold in One Day\ Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN IKK Tablets. All druggist refund Hie money if it fails to cure. E. Wi Grove's signature ison eaoh box. :25c. . EDGEFIELD, S. C. State and County Depository. DIRECTORS. J. C, SHEPPARD; W. W. ADAMS, J. fl. BOUICNJGHT, T. t?. RAINSFORD J. Al. COBB, R.S. HOLLAND, A. S. TOA'PKIN8, C. C FULLKB, W. E. PRESCOTT. OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, President. Wi W. ADAMS, Vioe-Prerideut. E. J. M IMS, Cashier J, I?. ALLEN, Ass't Cashier. Pays interest on deposits by speoial contract. Money to loan on liberal terran. Prompt and polite attention to bus riGss. YOUR Account Solicited. J AS. S. BYRD, SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, S. C. Office over Post-Offlce, A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Itching, Blind, Bleedingor Protru ding Piles, Druggists refund money if HAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any cass, no matter of how long standing, in 6 to 14 days. First ap plication gives ease and rest, 50c. If your druggist hasn't it send 50c in stamps and it will b*> forwarded post paid by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo ANTED-Buyers for Gasoline En gines,/ Steam En gines, Saw Mills, Cotton Gins, Presses etc. E. J, NORRIS PROF. P. M. WHITMAN, 2n<? 7th Street ' - Augusta, Qa. ?GIVES FREE EYE TESTS for all do acts of sight. Grinds tho proper glasses and WARRANTS thom. jLensi?s cot into your frame white yon wait. ?FREE OF CHARGE, S?ft I. ? 9 ?. If your eyes are worth having they are worth^saving. Do so with the right ?[kind of oflasses. Geo. F. Mims. Optician. I IM MO ?! S & CORLE V, SURGEON DENTISTS, Appointments at Trenton on Wednesdays. Orown and Bridge Work a Special ty. When placing your Insur-j ance give toe a call. I rep-[ resent a very strong line )f\ i^n<io - - - S^IJL^IS - . . In.sur.inoe (Jo. I will ap preciate ii share of yourbusl-j ness. I can be found at my! ' office---Oflke No. j---over Hank tit' ?dgel'ield. J V?mes 11. XJI?VIS-? Insurance Companies, our, Agent for the New Year THU FARMERSB?K OF EDGEFIELDS.c,. , STATE AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY THE LARGEST ANO STRONGEST BANK IN EDS Paid up Capital. . $ 58,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits. 23,000-00 Liability of Stockholders.. . 58,000.00 Protection to Depositors. fISO ,000.00 LWe Invite attention of those desiring a safe deposit money *o the au??? facti. INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS BY Cr - FACT. Under provision of its charter this bank is authorized to act as trustee, pnard.as dministrator and executor, and to accept and e xecute tm BM pene rally. A. E. PADGETT, President T. H RAINiFORD, Vice-Prts. W. H. HARLING, Cashier. \y\ A. BYRD, Asst. Cashier. CORNER STORE'S CHRISTMAS We picked up on our second trip north several items at prices far below thier real values. We make these trips with the aim of dividing the benefits, with our customers. Now, reader 'tis up to you. Wre name only a few of them": : Regular io cents Outing to go at ^cts. " 35 " Red Flannel at 2octs. .'. 20 " " At - -ladete. : iooo yds Staple Gingham at 5|cts* Linen Huck toweling . 8|cts. Bleached Clash towels io,cts. Boys' Heavy School Hose 25 cents qualify ?V i ^cts. Misses i by i Rib School Hose 25 cents quality icjcts. j Ladies Irish Linen J inch hem. handkerchiefs " 'roete || Gents Irish Lenin J inch hem. handkerchiefs ioxts 8 Elegant line of Xmas hanhkerchiefs in initial Japs and fancy embroidery edges at 5, io, 12$, aud 15 cents. Beauti Box Paper at Sets box. Pen tablet, nice quality, at 5cts each." These along with many other attractions will be gladly shown you by the courteous corps of Corner S?ore',Salesmen. Remember 'tis our aim to gain, retain and merit the con fidence of all mankind. w. . TURINER, Proprietor. Very Close Prices. I have bought verv heavily of FALL and WINTER CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS and DRY GOODS and am too crowded.' Need more room in my store. Tn order^fo move the goods I am offering some especially LOW PRICES on STAPLE MERCHANDISE, Now is your opportunity to make your hard-earned cash go a long ways. We will not be undersold. We buy close *\ o ci sdi close ** Do you need a SUIT, HAT or PAIR of SHOES ? If so, come to us. Our- goods and prices are right. The lady folks are flocking to our store to get our bar gains in DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HATS, SKIRTS and CLOAKS. - Try.us once and you will always come to our store to supply your needs. [J^fCome and let us show you what we have. '.' J. RUBENST?EN, I ADVERTISER BUILPIXG, - EDGEEIELU, S. C. For Holiday Presents. J. M. COBB. _ FALL CLOTHING. v. c are now displaying the largest line of Men's and Boys' Clothing ever brought to Edgefield. We have all of the latest weaves, latest colors, latest styles, and what is better our prices are very reasonable, We bought early before the advance in wool. Also large line of Pants. On Hats, Shoes, Underwear etc., we can't be bea*.: We invite you to cail, ggggg.Si Prepare for Cold Weather by purchasing a Coal Stove or Coal Grate from JONES & BON. ' Cores a Gold fe One Bay, Grip fe Two?