Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, August 15, 1906, Image 2
Edteef ield Advertiser
J. Ii. MIMS? - - Vi - EDITOR
TERMS:
ONE YEAR * $150
. SIX MONTHS 75
WEDNESDAY, A?G. 16, 1906.
On The Hustings.
ii The candidates aie almost on
the home stretch, the election
being less than two weeks off. Only
one more meeting is yet to be held,
and that will be in the court house
on the 23rd inst. As the time
grows Fhorter the campaigning
grows fiercer.
Some of the voters rou~d about
Ropers vere either very busy on
their farms on Thursday la&t or
are taking no part or parcel ?in
politics. The attendance upon the
meeting at that- place was vtry
Email. Even some of the candidates
came up missing. However, a very
barroouious aud }. leasact day was
spent by all who wero presfiut.
Ou Friday, at Rehoboth, oue ot
the best of the series of meetings
was held. The attendance, while
not large, was very representative.
A more intelligent, good-natured
aggregation of voters is seid m
seen. Crops in that vicinity witb
some exceptions are exceedingly
good, consequently most of the
farmers were in a mood to enjoy a
day off.
Tibe roll call of. candidates
would scarcely, have revealed
missing place iu theil ranks. Gen
erally speaking, they are a fine
looking set of fellows. The good
pasture upon which the racers have
been browsing during the past few
weeks has greatly improved
them. They are better groomed
their hair looks better-th? ir an
gles are not ~eo sharp-the emile
which they wear for everybody,
though assumed at first, now
Beems to be entirely natural. In
deed, sc well do the'present "pie
bunters" compare with tht.se of
past campaigus, that we want
them all to assemble in a group
on the court: housf steps OD the
day of the 'meeting at Edgefield
aud have their pictures "struck."
By all meaos let this be done be
fore the election. If it is done
after the votes aro counted, some
will then be so puffed-up over
their victory aud others so down
cast over their defeat that they
will not look like themselves.
The speeches at Rebobotb,
shewed a marked improvement.
While practically the same ground
was covered by those who spoke,
yet the speeches were clothed in
different language and were de
livered in an easier, more graceful
and more effective ia an uer. The
writer took notes and expected to
report the meetmg somewhat in
detail, but, hav'ug to publish the
very leDgthy report of the grand
jury this week, we have not the
space for a full report. The can
didates for the House, Superin
tendent of Education and Couuty
Supervisor spoke on this occasion.
Two candidates for congress, B.
B. Hare and G. L. Toole, also ad
dressed the audience in the after
noon.
Just before adjourning for din
ner, the chairman, Mr. R. A.
Cochran, who presided with be
coming ease and dignity, intro
duced Prof. J". F. Entzminger who
presented briefly but effectively
the claims of the South Carolina
Co-Educational Institute.
A thoroughly cooked, delight
fully - seasoned barbecue dinner
was served on a long table under
the spreading oaks. Those who
partook of this bountiful dinner
pronounced Jack Whatley, the
chief ccok on this occasion, to be
first among caterers, and those
who refreshed themselves at the
lemonade stand say that, as maker
of "soft drinks," Jim Gilchrist
can't be beat.
Presentment of Grand Jury, Au
_ ?Tust Court.
To his Honor, J. C. Klugb, Pre
siding Judge, At the August term
of Court. 1906:
Wo have passed on all Bills of
Indictment handed out to us and
made our report of findings to the
court. The committees appointed
to examine Books and Accounts
of County Officials, Roads,
Bridges and Ferries and Jail and
Public Buildings have made their
reports to us and their reports are
presented herewith as a part of
our presentment.
We recommend and call upon
the Copnty Supervisor aod the
County Board of Commissioners
to rescind the contract made for
an iron bridge over Stevens creek
at Price's mill. Our recommenda
tion in this matter is made be
oauee we see that the company
contracting to furnish the materi
al for this bridge has not complied
with its contract as to time it was
to finish the bridge. The bridge
was to be finished by July 1st,
1906, and at preseut no material
has been delivered for the bridge,
and for the further reasons that
we do not believe that the couuty
should incur the expanse of an
hon bridge at this point, as it isl
not one of thc main thoroughfares
of the county, and we do not see J
that the couuty is in financial
condition- to nay for the work
when it is done.
We note the settlement sheets
have been preparrd by the county
Auditor aud witnessed by the
Comptroller Geueral in which
there is charged as a balance due
by Ex-Trnasurer, C. M. Williams,
"to Edg*?fi?ld county the sum of
11433 95. We recommend that Ex
Treasurer, C. M. Williamp, be rf
quired to pay luto the county
Treasury this amount, and if same
is not pa-rdjn a reasonable time
that Bait bs brought os his bond
for the recovery of this sum !for
the county.
It appears from the settlement
made Ly County Treasurer J. T.
Pattison up to October 15th. 1905,
that this officer has put up more
money than the correct amount nf
bis shortage and wej recommend
that the County Supervisor be
authorized to draw his warrant ou
the Couuty Treasurer "in favor of
J. T. Pattison for the amount of
$1433.95, which seems to te the
amount he was recfuired by the
Comptroller General to put up In
excesB of his shortage.
The committee on Poor House
j and Couuty Farm will defer their
I report until the "October term.
We desire to express our ap
preciation for the assistance and
(courtesies extended to us during
'this term by His Honor Judge
iKlugh, the Solicitor, G. B. Tiw
merman and the other court offi
cers. <
Respectfully.
A. E. PADGETT,
Foreman.
[Report of Committee on County j
Offices.
Edgefield, S C. July 25th, 1906.
Po the Grand Jury of Edgefield
Cohn ty.
At the August Term of Court, 1906:
The Special Committee appoint
ed at the March, term of Court by
you to examine the booka and ac
counts of county officers, began its
work on July 12th and worked
eight days examining the book?
and accounts of following officers:
Master, Judge of Probate,County
Superintendent of EducdtioD, Clerk
of Court, Sheriff, Auditor, Supervi
sor and Treasurer.
From the books of Master's office
we found that he had on hand trust
funds aggregating $1619.21, and it
was ascertained that this offic? r
had this amount to his credit in
banks as Master.
Tho accounts of the Judge of
Probate's office showed that he lum
trust funds aggregating $124179,
while his balances in banks footed
up $ 1254.80, the difference being an
outstanding check for $13 Ol, mak
ing rn exact balance.
The books of Couuty Superinten
dent of Education showed (hut he
bad approved school warrants for
scholastic year ending July 1st,
1906, amounting to $18,080 21 and
tbtl there was an unexpended bal-|
ance ot cash and 1905 06 apu'-'ttiou
ment totaling $1358.16 still to thc
credit ot the various districts in the
county. The hooks lu this office
showed that this officer and tb*
trustees in the districts throughout
the couuty were disbursing the
school fund with conservati, n ami
good judgment, and the books abd
vouchers were in good shape.
In the Sh? . iffs. office we found no
funds belonging to the county, the
deputies having tax executions for
collection not hiving made their
returns. All books seemed prop
erly kept and the office furniture
had been served with a new dress
ing of pain ',.
From the office of Clerk of Cou
we found that fines had been co -i
lected amounting to $250.00, and
.icenses to amount of $27.50, all...
which had been.paid ove* to Coun
ty Treasurer. I
Our attention was called to the
fact, by the Clerk of Court, that |
the recommendation of the Grand
Jury of 1905 in reference to the ne
cessity of having a hew index pre
I pated for Abstracts of Judgmeut
and for deeds of Conveyance from
1839 to 1369 had .iot yet been car-1
I ried out. We recommend that the
present Clerk of Court have this
work done and that the Supervisor
issue his warrant in payment for
he work when completed. We be-j
Iieve that the present Clerk of I
Court will have the work neatly
and accurately executed in the
best form. The records in this
office seemed, witt\ the exceptions
named above, iu good shape, and
we noticed that the clerk is intro
ducing the best up-to-date record
books.
From an examination of tb.3 Su
pervisor's office we found that the
books and accounts are in good
form and that the accounts render
ed in this office have been properly
entered and filed, evidencing a gen
eral improvement. We recom
mend that a record book be opened
in this office giving a complete
record of all notes issued by the
County Commissioners. It is now
customary for them to borrow
money, and they sometimes issue
notes for machinery and slock, and
a record of these should be kept
separate from other claims show
ing the maturity of such notes,
and in order that the amount of
such indebtedness can be ascertain
ed at any time belore maturity ol
the notes. We found that this
office has approved J id paid claims
for year 1906 amounting to $11,242 69
and that it has bo/rowed from
banks money aggreg : ting $13,000.00
These claims cover the expenses ol
the county for the six mouths end
ing July 1st, 1906. The tax levy on
property for this year will raise
about $18,000.00, and the commuta
tion tax will be added to this, ll
assessed at $1.00 will raise about
$3200.00, if at $2.00 it will raise
about $6400.00.
From the Treasurer's office vre find
the following statement to be the
condition of tue office:
Amounts Charged to Treasurer.
To amounts brought forward from
settlement of 1904 $6,226.19
Amount of Treasurer's Duplicate
. for Taxes on real estate and per
*onal property . $56,368 40
Amount of additional taxes on per
sonalty and realty $179 -6
Amount of Poll Tax and Dog Tax
$5,858.0J
Amount of additional Polls and
Dogs $239 50
Amount received -from Coup
Dispensary $2,937...
Amount received from Fines ar.i
Licenses . $557.?Jj
Amount received from oth
other sources $7 0
Amount received from Commuta
tion Tax $6,586 01
Amount received from State Dis
pensary $2.431 3(
Borrowed money on no.es of Coun
ty Commissioners $13,000.01
Total $913911:
Amount of Credits Allowable.
By Executions, Nulla Bunas,
Double Entries, etc. $2 051 ll
By Warrants of Supervisor' pain
$?9,971 3
By Jury and Witness Pav Bill.
paid -$1468 9*
By School Warrants paul $17,921 3:
By ShfcW Railroad Coupons pan
? $544.51
By Wise Ruilroad C .upons pni.
$690 0*
By Pickens Railroad Coupons p.ii<
$813 4i
ByEdgifield ?'chnol and Corpora
tion Coupons $2,820 ??
By puyments made to State Treas
. Drer $19;886.28
By commissions allowed to Treas
urer on collection of Special R R.
und School tax ' #271.12
By Refunds made on tuxes after
payment 4 381 04
t? y Ca sh on hand in banks $7,535 83
Total .$94.391 12
The County Auditor was engag
ed if? worK on his tax duplicates for
this year and WH have no report to
make as to his office.
Respectfully submitted,
N.M. JONES.
A. E. PADGETT,
S.B.MAYS,
IB. R. SMITH,
S. H. HANGET,
Commit fee,
Report of Committee on Roads
Bridges and Ferries.
To The Grand Jury of Edge
field County,
August term of Court, 1906:
We can only make a partial re
port at this term of court. We be
lieve that the roaVs and bridges
are in as good condition as we
I could reasonably expect consider
ing the heavy rains we have had.
Our furthar report will be made
at the October term.
Respectfully,
WALTER CH.EATHAM,
JNO. C. SHAW,
Committee.
? Report of Committee on Ja.il and
Public Buildings.
To The Grand Jury of Edge
field County,
At the August term of Court
- We find all the public buildiug3
in good condition except the jail.
The ?ail is in a cleanly condition,
hut the doors, windowB and iron
bars are in a very unFf.fe condi
tion fot'the confining of prisoners
The iruu bare SCPOBS two windora
have been sawed out, which makes
that spctiou of the jail unfit to
confine prisoners.
We recommend that the Sjper
visor have '.he iron bars replaced
with uew ones, and that the win
dows bu rppaired in other particu
lars ED as lo render the jail Becure
for kepping prisoners.
W?) alen recommend that the
yard in rear of the Court House
bi cleansed and put in n sanitary
condition. In the present etat.-? 'he
health of ihe officials in the Court
House aud the inmates of thp
j*iil ie endangered. The sewerage
pipes running from the Court
room should be made to couduei
'he sewerage nod elope lo some
dileh, and the use ol this yard
for purpos.'B it is now being used
should be prohibited.
Respectfully,
J. JACOBS,
P.J. COLEMAN,
JNO. C. SHAW.
Committee
A Statement From Ex-Treasurer
C. M. Williams.
Mr. Editor:-As the report of
the Grand Jury will appear in
your paper thia week aud a part
of it may be misleading to many
people who do no'tknow ihe actual
facts regarding tine shortage in the
Treasurer's office, I deem it but
justice to myself to make the fol
lowing statements as to facts iii
this matter.
lu ihe report of the Grand Jury
some people will get the idea that
no one ie short but myself. The
facts are that the present Treasur
er was agaiu found short on the
transactions of this year $1,010 00
His friends put up the money and
no mentiou was made of the short
age in the report of the Grand
Jury.
If I had a milliou dollars at my
command I would not yet put up
one cent on the amount of short
age claimed against me. For the
reason that I have never been
asked to help in any of the if -
vet-tigations in the Treasurer's
office, except by the Grand Jury
Committee for 1905. Af. the re
quest of tbs Grand Jury commit
tee for 1905 I came to Edgefield
to try to give them possession of
my calculations and settlement
made when I left the Treasurer's
office. I told the committee that I
had left all ray settlement papeie
in the hands of the present Treas
urer. He said that he could not
find the papers aud knew nothing
about them. For that reason the
Grand Jury Committee did not
pasB on my settlement iii 1905,
and has never yet pus-sed ou it.
Yet presentment is made this year
based on investigations made by
other parties, who were interested,
and not on findings Jof their own
committee.
I have been told that Dr. Patti
son is showiug to the people a let
ter written by Comptroller Jonee
stating that shortly after Dr. Pat
tison weut iuto office he, Jones,
received letters saying that some
thing was wrong in the office, and
asking Jones to como over and
straighten out the matter. The
Auditor and thepreseut Treasui
er have also stated on the stump
at Red Hill that they were the
first ones to find out the shortage
in the Treasurer's office before auy
such thing was found by auy
Grand Jury Committee, and that
they reported it at once to the
Comptroller by letters. Now, Mr.
Editor, I am prepared to show
?hat nothing was ever wrrtteu or
telegraphed to the Comptroller's
jfficc about this matter until on
rhe 8th of August after the matter
dad been found by the Grand Jury
Jommittee in July and called to
the attention of both the Treasur
er and Auditor. 1 have certified
copies of all letters and telegrams
.vritteu by the Auditor and Treas
irer to the Comptroller, and am
prepared to prove that no mention
?vas ever made by them until Au
gust 8th, 1905, and Iben it was uni
dated that there was any short
go, aud I am prep ired to further
.rove that the Comptroller w?ie
lever askpd to catan over to Edge
iold a tit il September 18th, 1905.
vhich was about ihe time th
iraud Jury Committee were t<
.jake up I heir final report on I h ic
natter for the Oalub r c jurt.
The f.cts ar-* that t bi * short a#
.vas found oy the Grar.d Jury Com
mittee in July 1905, and would
have* been reported tb ibo Au
aust-Court 1905, but ?)r. Pattison
liskod^the Grand Jury to give bim
more time, which they did. So,
Mr. Editor, tbe claims made by
thete men are to say the leaet not
correct.
Dr. Pattison is claiming that he
has put up money for my shortage.
He hae never intentionally doue
any such thing. After bping sus
pended by the Governor on the
report of the Comptroller, hf was
required to put up the amount of
$4187.73. This was factly the
amount the Comptroller's account
ant bad found him short. See re
port of Comptroller to General
Assembly 1905, part II, page 253.
In this report it was claimed that
I wasshort $1557.12 and that Dr
Paitieou was sh Vrt $4187.73. He
was required to put up $4187.73
just what the Comptroller had
found him short, not one cent on
what it wis claimed I was short.
11?. had to do this in order to be
reinstated. The public ought to
1-now that he would not be re
quired to put up anything olaimed
against me.
N >w. Mr, Editor, I lia ve not
been treated fairly iu this matter.
My papers left iu the office show
ing what settlement I had made
were not forthcoming until Jbe
first part of this year, 12 months
after I had left the * flice, in the
noan time investigations had been
going on for several months. If 1
am justly due one single dollar,
I am, after proper investigation in
which I am present oi repn S'uted,
ready to sacrifice every piece ol
property I have to pay the 6ame
I do not care for any newspaper
controversy over this matter, I
felt that I was due it to myself
aud to my friends to --stale these
facts. I ara prepared to prove
everything I havo stated herein.
C. M. William
August 13lb, 1906.
Statement of the Condition ol
The Farmers Bank
of Edgefield,
located ar K lg -lieU, S. O , at tl:
close .iib. -i.'ss \ugisr llth, 19.JG.
SSO U KC ES:
Loans and cdunis $240,000.
Overdrafts I,?;?3.l3
Banking I <e 4,040.00
Due from L; .s and Bankers I1.20S3J
Currency i>.l ??>.()..
Gold 1,265.00
.Silver, Nickie's and Pennies -J 17.?S 1
Checks and Casu Items iuvt!)
?264.027.5J
LIA.. IL.TIES:
Capital Stock Paid in $58,000.001
Surplus Fund . 23,000.301
Undivided prullts, less
Current. Expenses and
Taxes Paid. i,?>0l,?i?i
One to Banks and Bankers 70S,"?i
[nd i vidual Deposits/Subject
to Check 30,612 9:1
Time Certificates 57,07LOO
Bills Payable, not Iniduding
Time Certificates repre
senting Borrowed'Money 90,000,00
$204,927.54
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COOXTV OF EnOEKIKLD.
):efore me came VV. U. [TARLING,
Casln'er of The Farmers Bank of
Edgefield, who being duly sworn, says
that the foregoing statement is a true
condition of said JBank, as itown by
the books of file in said bank.
W. II. HARLI j (4.
Sworn to and subscribed before mn,
this 14th day of August, 11)06.
E. H. FOLK, N. P. S. C. (L. s )
. Correct Attest :
E. II FOLK,
A. E. PADGETT.
W. F. ROATH.
JUDGE OF PROBATE.
I respectfully announce myself
a candidate for re-electiou to the
office of Judge of Probate, ai.d
pledge myself to abide the.result
aud support the nomiuees of the
Democratic primary election.
J. P. A1,7,EN.
FOR TREASURER.
I respectfully announce myself
a caudidate for re-election to the
office ot Couuty Treasurer. I
pledge myself to abide the result
.and to support the uominees of
the Democratic-primary.
' Respectfully,
J. T. PATTISON.
I respectfully announce myself
a caudidate for the office of Treas
urer of Edgefield county and
pledge myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and to
support the nominees of the same.
R. E. MORGAN.
SUPT. OF EDUCATION.
Assuring the citizens of Edgefield
county ol' my sincere appreciation of
their support and confidence dunn;
tl e past, 1 hereby announce myself a
candidate for election, to the ellice ol'
Superintendent of Education, subject
to the piimary of the Democratic, party
of this county and.rules or regulations
governing ?-.ame. If elected, I promise
a continuation of my efforts to give
an honest and efficient administration
of the affairs of this office.
A LB IC RT R. NICHOLSON".
With a determination to do my
whole duty in the office if elected, and
pledging myself to abide the result ol
the Democratic primary and to sup
port the nominees of the party' 1
hereby respectfully announce riiyseil
a ^candidate for Superintendent of j
Education of Edgefield county.
W, D. HOLLAND.
FOR AUDITOR.
I r? ^p.-d fu.ly announce myself
us a candidate for re-election to
the i iii ce of County Audi or, and
do h-reby pledge myself to abide
the result of the primary election
and to support the nominees of
the Democratic party.
J. Ii. II ALT! WANGER.
I respectfully uunounce myself
is e. candidate for (he office of
Vuditor of Edgefield couuty. I
pledge mys If to abide the result
if the Democratic primary and to
upport the nominees of tho party.
H. W. DOBEY.
FOR CONGRESS,
. I respectfulIy*antiQunce my candida
cy for re-election to Congress from the
Second Congressional District- of
South Carolina.-In doing so t ask
that m y cori's! il nenes examine into my
record of only a few months as their
representative I have been and am
nov; embarrassed by reason of the
contest for my seat which seriously
affects my inlluenee and my efforts in
behalf of my people. With* my "expe
rience, 1 am sar is H M! that 1 can and"
will represent yon more advantageous
ly in the future than I have done in
the past.
I make this announcement subject
to the ruled and regulations of the"
Democratic primary, pledging my
self tc abide by the results, and tD sup
port the nominees thereof.
J. 0. PATTERSON.
I hpreby announce myself a
candidate for Congress from the
Second Congressional District of
South Carolina, subject to the
.rules of the Democratic primary.
BUTLER B HARE.
A laudable ambition for promotion
coupled with a God-given desire to
serve tfie neople, causes me to an
nounce my candidacy for Congress Kx
amitie my record as a member of the
House of Representatives of JS. C.I
will obey the rules ol' the Democratic
Primaries. Obediently.
G Air PER LOREN TOOLE.
Aiken, S. C.
UO ? SE RE PRESENT ATI VES
I respectfully nnr.ouuce myself
a candidate for re-election to the
House of Representatives, and
pledge myself to abide Ihe ro.?ult
and to support the nominees of
ihe Democratic primary.
B. E. NICHOLSON.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the lloit?.e of Repre
senta'ives and pledge .myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and to support the nominees of ?"the
same.
S. T, WILLIAMS.
I reppncl fully an nuance myself
a candidate fur the House of Rep
resentatives from Eda field coun
ty, niedging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic Primary
and to supp? rt the nominees of
? he parly.
m C. CARSON.
COUNTY SUPERVISOR
I ri-Hp'-et fr, I ly aiiuouripH myself
,i candidate for reelection tu the
>??ic?? of County Supervisor of
Kdgefield County; and if elected,
..viii in tb- future,, as in the past,
give my faithful and und ty i led
at ten! i . . 11 to tho <lut ?os of the said
.?fii?H. 1 pledge my sel f to abide the
rnsii 11 and to support the noni inees
ol'thc De tripera tic nerty.
D. P. SELF.
I her?Ly announce myself a
candidate for the ellice of Super
visor of Edgffield county and
pl pd gerny sa If to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and to
support the nomiuees of the Ramo.
. R. J. MOULTRIE.
I respectfully announce myeelf
a candidate for the o?ice of Coun
ty Supervisor, subject to tb
Democratic primary.- I will be
very grateful should Ibo people
elpct m? to this ellice and promise
a faithful discharge of the duties
of same.
C. E. QU ARLES.
Staining on my record and exper
ience derived as a former Clerk and
County Commissioner, and with
heartfelt appreciation for the unstint
ed kindness and generous suppo't
heretofore bestowed upon me by my
fellow-Democrats of Edgefleld county
whosa votes and i nil tie nee I again so
licit. ? respectfully announce my can
didacy for the ellice of County .Super
visor and pledge myself to abide the
result ol'the Primary election, und to
au ellicieut and faithful discharge ol
all the duties of this important ellice
if elected.
J. R. Il LOCK ER.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I respectfully announce myself a
canil ?dare for rf-election to the ollicc
ol' County Commissioner of Edgelleld
county, pledging myself to a faithful
discharge of duty and to abide the
resulto!' the Democratic primary.
R. C. GRIFFIS.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for County Commissioner of
Edgeiield county and pledge myself
.to abide the result ol' the Democratic
primary and to support the nominees
of the same,
J. E. JOHNSON.
I hereby announce my candida
cy for County Commissioner from
tue west side, a section where a
commissi mer is very much need
ed. If elected I will do the best I
can in looking after my territory,
pledging myself to abide the re
sult of tlie primary election and to
support tho nominees of the dear
old party.
W. GL WELLS.
I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of County
Commissioner of Edgefleld county,
and pledge myself to abide the re
sult of the Democratic primary.
J. C. REYNOLDS.
S UPE RVIS'R REGISTRATION
.1'respectfully announce myself a
Candidate for the ellice of Supervisor
ol' Registration, and ple-i >e myself to
abide the result of the Democratic
primary and to support the nominees
of the same.
G. G. WEST.
Pleasant Lane, S. G,
I respectfully announce myself ^ a
candidate for re-election t3 the ofhee
nf Superviser of Registration, and
pledge myself to abide the result of
lite Democratic primary and to sup
port the nominees ol' the same,
CUARLEti STROM.
I iiiT'?wiMi very respectfully an
nuli dee myself as a candidate for Su
pervisor ol' Registration of Edgelleld
county, pledging myself to abide the
result off he primary election and to
support Hie nominees of the pa-tty. .
GISOR JE W. QU ARLES.
f rc pi ct fully a ti munica myself as a
candidate for tue oflice of Supervisor
of Registra tum ol' Ed ?elie Id county,
pledging myself to abide the result of
lbs primary and iDsupport the nomi
eesot'ih" party, and to do my full
iluty if elected. I thank my friends
and the voting public in advance for
all favors that may be shown me.
C. W. WATSON",
Luekjept Mau iu Arkansas.
.'I'm the luckiest man in Ar
kansap,'* writes H. L. Stanley, of
Bruno, "since th? restoration of
my wi to 'B hjalth after five years
of continuous coughing aud bleed
ing from ihe lungs; and I owe ray
good fortune to tho world's great
est medicine, Dr. King's New Dis
covery f*r Consumption which I
know from experience will cure
consumption if taken in time. My
wife improved with first bn't'e
and twelve bottles completed the
cure." Cums the wor?t coughs and
cold or money refunded. 50c and
$1.00. G. L. Penu & Sou W. E.
Lynch & Co.
Unnecessary Expense.
Acute attacks of colic aud diar
rhoea come on without warning
and prompt relief must he obtain
ed. There is no necessity-of incur
ring the expense of a physician's
service in such cases if Chamber
lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy is at band. A dose of this
remedy will relieve the patient
before a doctor could arrive. It
has never been known to fail,
even in the most severe and dan
gerous cases and uo family should
be without lt. Sold by VT. L. Penn
& Son.
'.Make Hay .While the Sun Shines"
There is a lesson in the work of
the thrifty farmer. He knows that
the bright sunshine may last but
a day and he prepares .for the
showers which are so liable to fol
low. So it should be with every
household. Dysentery, diarrhoea
and cholera morbus may attack
some member of the bouse without
vvarniug. Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which if? the best knowu medicine
for these diseasep, should' always
be kept at hand, as immediate
treatment is necessary, and dulay
may provo fatal. For sale by G.
L. Penn & Son.
He Was in Trouble.
"I was in trouble, but found a
way out of it, and I m .a happy
mau it gain, since Dr. King's New
Lite. Piif-s cured me nf chronic
constipation," Mays IC. W. Good!oe,
107 St. Louis St., Dallas, Tex.
Price 25'.: ai G. L. Penn ec Sou
W. E. Lynch & Co,
Mutual Benefit's
Low Lifo insurance Rates.
A G12 RATE
li to 21 $18.40
22 1S.R0
23 . 19.23
24 19.67
25 20.14
20 20.G3
27 21.15
28 21.69
29 22.26
30 2^.85
31 23.48
32 24.14 I
33 24.84
34 ?25.58
35 26.35.
40 30.94.
45 37.08J?
50 45.451
60 -7-2.832
(./fhis Company pays large Divi
dends annually, reducing ;tbe
above lates considerably. N?
RESTRICTIONS as to War, Oc
cupation, etc.
E. J Norris, Agent.
If your eyes are worth
having they are worth saving.
Uo so with the right kind of
glasses.
Geo. F. Mims,
Optic'an
JSTotice.
On the20lh day of August 1900 the
undersigned will malee a final seule
ment on the estate of Mrs. S- ?J
Thempson,deceased, in the orrie.* of
.ledge of Probate at Edgefleld. C>
and at tilt same time will a| ply fora
li nal discharge as administratrix of
3.1 id esta'.e.
M'ss teddie Jhompson,
it
EDGEFLELD, S. C.
State and County Depositor^.
DIRECTORS.
.1. C. SHEPPARD, W. W. ADAMS,
J. H. BOUKXIGHT, T. H. RAINSFGRD
J. M. COBB, B. S. HOLLAND,
A. S. TOMPKINS, C. C FULLER,
VV. E. PRESCOTT.
OFFICERS.
J . C. SHEPPARD, President.
W. \V. ADAMS, Vice-Prei dent.
E. J, MIMS, Cashier
.J. ll. ALLEN, Ass't CasTiier..
Pays interest on deposits by special
contract.
Money to loan on liberal terms.
Promut .md polite ar.re it ion to bu.i
ness.
YOUR Account Solicited.
FOR MAGISTRATE, '
I hereby announce myself a C8ni!i"-i
ilate for re-eleeticn as Magistrate for;
??ie itt Judicial District of Edgelield j
homily, subject t? the rules and
regulations of the Democratic prima
ry* N. ti BRUNSON.
Summer Diarrhoea in Children.
During the hot weather of the
Bummer mouthe the first un tia I ti
ra) looseuc&s of a child'c bowels
should have immediate attention,
so as to check the disease before it
becomes serious. All that is ".es
pary is a few drseh of Charab?r
1 ii")'s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Rnmedy followed by a dose of
castor oil to cleanse the system.
Rev M." 0. S'ockland, pastor of
the first M. E. Church, .Little
Falls, Minn., writes: uWe bava
used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for several
years and fiud it a yery valuable
remedy, especially for summer
disorders in children. So'd by G.
L. Penn & Son.
TIMMOfiS & CORLEY,
SURGEON DENTISTS,
Appointments at Trenton
on Wednesdays.
Crown and Bridge Work a Special
ty.
When you want paint that
spreads well and wears well, let
us supply you with Harrison's or
Heath. & Milligan's painti, none
better.
Timmons Bros.
HOUSE COLD TIRE SETTER,
While you wait-in twenty
minutes-I can shrink, the tires Of
your wagon or buggy without de.?
facing or charring the rim of tlft
wheels as is often done when the
tires are heated. If you have tires
set once while cold by this ma
chine you will never again allow
them to be heated.
I have just added a machiue
for shrinking rubber tires and
for putting on new rubber tires.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices
very reasonable.
B J CBOOKER.
Just received a large supply of
Hardware and Carpenter's Toole
of all kind. Call upon us when in
need of these goods.
Ramsey & Jones.
THE FARMERS BANK
OF EDGEFIELDJS. C.
STATE AND COUNTY DEPOSITORY
THE LARGEST AND STRONGEST BANK IK EDCE'lELD COUNTY
Paid up Capital. $58,000.00
Surplus and Undivided-Profits.. 28,000-00
Liability of Stockholders. 58,000.00
Protection to Depositors. $144,000.00
We invite attention of those desiring a safe depository for thor money ro tue uuure
acts. INTEREST PAIDON DEPOSITS BY SPECIAL CONTRACT.
Under provision of its charier this bank is authorized to act is trastee, guardian
dministrator and executor, and to accept and execute trasto generally.
A. E. PADGETT, President i\ H RAINSFORD, Vice-Pres
W. H. HAULING. Cashier. W. A. BYRD, Asst. Cashier.
If you wish to keep cool-everybody does
in hot weather-come to our store and let us
fit you in one of our stylish light weight suits
in
Serges. Worsteds and Cassimeres
We always carry a full stock of soft front
Shirts. Just the thing for hot weather.
Do you wear Crossett Oxfords? They make
life's walk easy.
We invite you to call.
DORN & nms
est Effort
will be made this month, in LADIES SUM
MER SHOES. Try a pair of Hamikolt, Brown
& Co's Celebrated
"AMERICAN LADY" OXFORDS
. "SUNBURST" SLIPPERS
"GIBSON TIES."
All warranted SOLID and will give satisfac
tion or money refunded.
New Laundry
We are sending to a new
Steam Laundry and will
ask all our?former patrons
to give us a trial. First-class
work guaranteed. Send
work in Tuesdays.
JAS. E. HART
and
Jelly Tumblers
Let us supply you with MASON'S Fruit Jars
and Jelly Tumblers.
We have a large stock and our prices are rea
sonable.
We can also fill your orders for extra rubbers
for Jars.
Jones & Son
Always Remember the
:atlve gromo Quinine
in One Day, Grip iii Two
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