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?^ef?eld Advertiser la-:-.- . . ?NESDAY, JAN. 9, 1907. ?teeoL News. C Milis Ei leen Ouzts hae returned Rafter a sojourn of a month with - relatives in Texas. Dr. C. E. Burts will preach at ^-Horn's Creek church on Sunday : afternoon next at 3 O'CIOCK. Another handsome diamond has ^appealed in Edgefield, but we will f-^not tell upon what fair band it vean be sean. %f:':.Miss Daisy Ramsey? daughter \ ' of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ramsey of Angosta, is the guest of Mr. and Mr?. B. B. Jones. Married, December the 26th, :^1906^Mr. ;7inS Williams to Miss .^.Trola Timmerman," Rev.. J. E. Johnston officiating. . Let The Advertiser job office do your printing. Satisfaction gua-r^ anteedon every job sent out from . thia office. - Dr. C. E. Burts is in Greenville in attendance upou the ttate mis sion board. He will return the /latter part of .the week accompa nied by. Mrs, Burts. v The legislature convened at "noon.on yesterday. Senator T.'| Garrett lalbert, and Representa tives J. W. DeVore "and B. E. I >-Nicholeon left on Monday in order to be at their respective posts for] the opening hour. I Rev. J. J. Taylor was unible to come to Edgefield at this time ^ut sent hi? son, James, to enter tb? college. Rev. Mr. Taylor, ac companied by Mrs. Taylor, will ^y.iiit Edgefield before be returns to Brazil. Married, December the 26th, ;:-?906, Mr.\ Jim Harliug to Miss i;P;?aile Perdue, Rev. J. E. John ston officiating. . . How would Capt. ^Jake Smi.th and Capt. Maree Covar look arm ed with Winchester rifles? - The pol ice force of Spartan burg has -jnVt beeir equipped with modern repeating rifles,.so as to be ready forbusiness when they are needed .< Married, Decemoer th9 26th, 19C6, ?lr. Willie Rambo to Mina Lila Lipford, Rev. J. E. Johnston officiating. - Mr. W. C. Jackson has greatly improyed the Helston place in .'.Buncombe which he" purchased . soire time agc. For somo weeks he sftas. bad'saws and hammers mak !^ipg:;merry music. Little Miss Florence- Peak, the ^teoryear-old daughter of Mr. and :^Mra. J:i W. Peas:, uuited with the. ^B.ap?i?tVcfe?rchron Sunday morn ing last. . The. ordinance of bap ?.t?snLwil?- be administered at an : . early day. It .will be a pleasant surprise to iv. John Lake's, friends to know j '?I hei/e. in America, and will come: tb Ecigefield for a day before - eettrng sail ;for China the latter part of this month. He has made a hurried trip to thie country in I*' tne intereet of the Morrison m? morial. ' - The members of the society for the prevention of cruelty to au i male are on the alert for .dis abled and cruelly treated stock. Three horses were seized on Mon day-und their owners were tried ;befdre Judge Branson, who fined jthem $15 eaob. The fine in one instance being remitted. "M!pnte Cristo", a very popular romantic drama, will be present ed in the opera hons* tb:6 even ting by a "very strong troupe. Some persons go to neighboring cities, "pay-ing railroad' fare, hotel bill, ^higbi price for seats and then wit ^es?vno better play than that to ?presented to-night. - PRESCRIPTIONS our specia?. ty. We solicit your Prescriptions, dav or night. . WE GUARANTEE pure drugs, accurate compounding, and rea sonable prices. W. E. LYNCH & CO. The crowd that was in Edge field on Monday wa8 very: large .and "^very representative. : Good "citizens from almost every sec tion of tb'e couuty were here. And ?best.of all, thev deportment was -(excellent. The writer did not see Va man, whit? or colored, who was ?nuderthe influence of whiskey. Mr. John T. Faulkner is ship ping some very fine lumber fmxn 'his miiruear North Augusta to his planer zit this place. Some] time ago Mr. Faulkner pnrohased ft very large body of native forest . timber-on toe border line between Aikon and Edgefield, and has one | of bis mills located there, . Seethe Kenyon Rain coatp, Fura and wraps of all kinds just opened at J, E. Hart. Children of all ages, sizes and sexes ft?e wanted to buy solid B?l?eSj we huye chem. J, $5, Hart, j- Try our "Lord Caspar" Cigar. Best 5c smoka on the market. Tjmmo?s Bros. ' Full stock of shoes and rubbers, j "if yon; want tho fcept give usa] May & Tompkins. = Our leather Beat Rockers are the falk: of the town, if yon want one bn?ry. . -Edgefield Mercantile Company. Blankets, Comforts and heavy nnderwear will soon.be in demand :a^? ';we'?:.haye? them at correct prices, J. E. Hart. VT OD being ;a?ked f?r-en opinio the Attorney General has stati th.it a depot agent has a right carri a pistol while engaged railroad business on . the prenais of the company. This settles question tkathas been often di cussed. Mrs. H. G. Arthur has return* after a very; pleasant visit to rel tives in Greenville during tl boliclays. " A lady from Bosto Mrs. Ina Putnian, accompanii her home and will remain wit her until the clo3e of^the__w_inte A young man-"from Johustc told the writer a few days af that he spent $4-durii g one nigl while the carnival was in b towri last week. That's what ca nivale will do for you-s?parai you and your money. Mr. C. E. May ha? been ez eeediugly fortunate in the selec tion of his lyceum attracti-T.? fe this season. Mr. Hale, as an in personator, easily leads all other who have visited Edgefield. Tb next two lyceum entertainment! both of which will be first-clasi will be held in- March 'and Apri Miss Florence Boyd, of Foi Mill, S. C. has been employed a stenographer by Messrs. Sheppan "Bros. She formerly held a sim ila position in Spartanburg. Mis Boyd, besides being a very effi cient stenographer, is a youni woman of exceeding tale lit, cul ture and beauly, and is a deoidec acquisition to Edgefield's' sooia life. She i's boardiug at the homi of Mrs. Ida F. Sheppard. Very little propcrt)- was sold a pubiic outcry on Monday. Th? lot with four tenant houses there on, situated in the town of-Edge fipld, belonging to the estate o Mrs. Lucy G. ' Durisoe, was bought by Mrs. R. C. Padgett foi $900. The property in the town ol Johnston, belonging lo the estate of the late J. W. Crim,, was pur chased by Mrs. L. J. Crim. The lot containing 4? acres brought $200 and the tract of 55 acref brought $900. ' Tba Charles King Theatrical Company was very favorably re ceived when it filled a three nights engagement in Edgefield early in December, presenting "Rip Van Winkle" and two other plays. The same company will present ^Monte Cristo" a roman tic drama,' in the opera house this (Wednesday) evening. Those who saw "Rip Van Winkle" and the other play? by this popular troupe will not fail to secure tickets tor to-night. In every respect this is one of the most prosperous sessions that the S. C. C. I. bas ever experienc ed. Several new students have matriculated since the holidays, and now every room in the build ing ia filled. The people of our town rejoice with President Bai ley over the great success of his splendid institution. A most cordial welcome is ex tended to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Edmunds who have cast their lot among us. Having rented " their farm at Colliers, they have moved to tie farra in the southern suburbs of Edgefield purchased some time ago by Mr. Edmunds. In their removal, the Colliers sec lion has suffered a very decided loss. A Georgia farmer, Mr. Hardin, who resides in Wilkes county, near Washington, was iu Edge field last week solicitiLg orders for "Hardin's Prolific" cotton seed. This is a variety of cluster cotton that he has been improv ing" for eight years. He carried with him two specimen stalks that were .the marvel of all who saw them. The bolls or burB were so thick that they almost touched on the limbs. A email stalk not over four feet in height had some thing like 150 bure on it. Mr. Hardin sold about $100 worth of seed at Trenton and about $50 worth in Edgefield. Capt. W. H. Brunsou's 21st year as postmaster at. Edgefield, having been appointed by Presi dent Cleveland in 1886," will ex pire in - March. A petition con taining a large number of names will be forwarded to Washington in a few days urging his re-ap poiutmeut. His record for faith ful sjrv-ice is doubtless without.a parallel. ?Not another office in the entirovcountry is more systemati cally kept than is the Edgefield offioe. So well and accurately kept are the books that whenever au inspector visits the office only a. few minutes are necessary for him to ascertain that everything is in excellent condition. There is l?t ele doubt but that Capt. Brimson will again succeed himself. If you want good insurance cheap-r^at actual cost-let me write you a policy iu the Southern Mutual Lite Iusyrance Associa tion. J. H. May. Large assortment of beautiful I Glassware and China of all kinds ?at very rcasou?ble prices. I invite the ladies to call. ' R. T. Scurry, Sprc'acles made up to suit your particular need at lowest possible* price. Geo. F. Miras, " Edgefield, JU 0. Qur customers say they haye uever seen a bed spring to heat the National and Blu.9 gibbon ape} they never will. Edgefield M?rcantile Company We always carry complete as sortment bf fresh drugs and give especial attention to all prescrip iioi)8 sent us. A share of your patronage solicited, r Timmous Bros. By a vote of 18 to 1 the cit; council of Atlanta has passer] over the veto of Mayor Wood ward, an ordinance increasing tb> saloon ; liceuse from $1,000 ti $2,000. The early train returning fron Trenton at 9:10 a.. m. will no only prevent the tiresome wait, o several hours at Trenton hy" pas sengers comiug to Edgefield but will bring the morning mail from one to two hours earlier tban thf star route has been bringing it, Among the new studeuts whc have matriculated at the college since the holidays, is Miss Rosella Bums, a sister of Prof. Burns She is being affectionately greet ed by the troops of friends thal she made while iu attendance upon the college about a year ago. The' January Embroidery Sale is now on at The Comer STore. See the west wiudow. Exquisite styles and great values, 1 to 5 inches wido at 5 cents per yard (for cash only). W. H. Turner. It is with pleasure- that The Advertiser announces that Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Kinnaird have come to reside amoug us. occupy ing the Catholic parsonage Judge J. D. Allen will make his home with "them. So slrong is the force Df habit and so long haa|thc geoial Judge made hifj home at the hotel cn the corner, that he will doubt less find himself unconsciously turning into the hotel instead of passing by. Many persons in Edgefield re member very pleasantly the Charles King Theatrical Compa ny, and are greatly delighted to know that they will have another opportunity of witnessing eome bigb-olasB acting by the members )f this troupe in the pressutation of "Monte Cristo" io the opera bouse this (Wednesday) evening. On the 15th of January Mr.-S. W. Williams, who has served Messrs. Dom & Minis af sales man very faithfully fora year and i half, will resign his position to jmbark in the life insurance busiuess. Mr. Williams will work chiefly in Greenwood county. MessrB. Dorn & Mims have se ;ured Mr. Percy Byrd, who is well mown and is very popular ;hroughout the county, to fill the vacancy. Mrs. R. A. McCreary, formerly )f Williston, accompanied by her laughter, Miss Leila McCreary, ind son, Mr. C. W. McCreary. ar .iv<?d in Edgefield on Saturday ?st to make her home. She will occupy the cottage of Mr. M. P. Wells on Addison street. Mrs. McCreary is the mother of Mr. Richard McCreary, who has so efficiently filled a position in the jost office for nearly two years. Edgefield opeuB wide her doors to' ;bese good people. Mr. Henry Powell has reuted he shop of the late B" J. Crooker ind will continue the repair busi iiesB as' it has been conducted in the past. " For ten years or more Mr. Powell has . been connected .vith this business as foreman aud is thoroughly familiar with its jvery detail. Possessing very de rided mechanical genius, and baving had large exnerieuce in practical work, be is well fitted to take entire charge of a carriage md repair shop. .WANTED: Fifty head of thin young cattle, one or two years old preferred. Also second-hand barbed wire wanted. W. J. Gaines, Trenton, S. C. The young people of the town are anxious for Mr. W. W. Adams to open a skating rink on the second floor of his new build ing, -which would bo an ideal place. The skating fever has been, raging in many towns of the state for a long whil?, and the wonder is that Edgefield has not con tracted it before now. A skating rink would furnish the youug peo ple, and the older ones, too, for that matter, with wholesome, harmless pleasure. Let Mr. Adams get everything in readi ness for a grand skating carnival. During the absence of President Bailey, while away for the Christ mas holidays, Prof. J. F. Eritz minger has been at the oollege looking after the correspondence and everything generally. Now that Col. Bailey has returned, Prof. Eotzminger will leave to day for Columbian university to take a special course. At the be ginning of the next session he . will resume -his regu'ar place in the faculty. And rumor has it that at some future time, not so very remote, ho will renounco bachelor hood, I I am now paying forty oents foy old iron and bones at old depot, Bring it in while the price is up. M. A. Taylor. Art squares in ail colors and sizes $3 00 lo $10.00. These are bargains that you caqnot afford to mips. .? ; EpgEyiEL.D MERCANTILE Co. Has Stood the Test 25 Years The old, original GROVE'S Tasteless Chill Topic. You know what you are taking, lt is iron and quinine ina tasteless forra,. Uo cu,?e, no pay. W)c. Very large assortment of Al lan's Perfumery in all of the deli cate ar\d popular odors, There is nothing better on the market, Timmons Bros. We have juBt received a beauti ful lot of fancy crockery, consist ing of 2 and 4 piece sugar and cn am Be's, water eels, cups and saucers, etc. We offer at prices I? war than same can be lxught at in Augusta. . Edgefield Me^rcanti'e Co,, Mrs. Annie Hol?ton who has been residing at Carlisle, P. C.. for more than a year is visiting her children who live in the western portion of Ibo county. Mrs. Holston bas .sold- ber home iu north Edgefield to Mr. W. C. Jackson aud has purchased the hctel at Carlisle. The cotton season being practi cally over, uir. W. L. Holston, the public cotton weigher, haB en tered the employment of Messrs. Jackson & Johnson aR salesman. He wishes tbe public to kuow that he can be found at their store, which is near the depot, and stands ready to wsigh all cotton that is brought to this market. After returning from his west ern trip, Mr. B. L. J mes stated to us that, mules and horses are about $20 per bead -higher on the western market this year than IflBt. He BayB that very fiue crops were made in the west and south west and that the demaud for stock in those sections is un usually great.? The income tas returns for Edgefield county, as given out.by Comptroller General Jones, sjaow that the following persons are liable for the tax: W. W. Adams has returned $660: A. E. Padgett, $551 ; Th os. H. Raiosford, $910; the Raiusford Estate, $513j J. C. Sheppard, $4,000. The amounts returned are in excess of net in come ol $2,500. Bro. A. W. Bussey, son of Rev. j. W. Bussey, of Fouutain Iun, iras ordained to tbe ministry last Sunday at Bowman, Ga., where ie has beenjteaching several years. He bas charge of four churches aear Bojvman. Rev. T. M. Galphin ^reached tho sermon, and Rev. 3reo. W. Bussey assisted in the ordination. Bro. A. W. Bussey is i graduate of Furmao, and a fiue foung man. He will attend the Seminary later.-Baptist Courier. 3ase Against Western Union Tele graph Company. The doings of Judge Bruuson's jourl are not confined to trying 'hot supper" scraps and "fist and skull" fights. His Honor now ex pounds the law in railroad and ?elegraph cases. . One against the Western Union Telegraph Com pany was tried before him OM Wednesday last. Mr. B. L. Jones, through his attorneys, S. M. Smith, Esq., and S. McG. Sim sins, Esq., brought suit for .$100 lamages for non-delivery of a ielegram. Some time ago, Mr. B L. Jones sent- a telegram from Atlanta to bis son in Edgefield, ?onceruing a matter of business, iud the telegram was not deliver >d until 17 hours after it _was sent. He reached Edgefield two hours before it was delivered. The jury awarded the plaintiff a ver dict of $95. The telegraph compa ny was represented by Nelson & Nelson, of Columbia, and Tomp kins & Wells of Edgefield. The New Schedule. - Tho schedule on all Hues of the 3outheru railroad composing the Columbia division were changed >n Sunday last. Uuder the new ?cbedule, Edgefield has an ad litioual train, which makes this place more easilv reached by the outside world. Tbe following are the departures and arrivals: The sarly morning train loaves at 8, connects at Trenton with the ear ly trains from Columbia and Au gusta, and returns at '9:10. The 3econd morning train leaves at 9:20 a. m., goes through to Aiken, and returns at 12:30 p. m. The first afternoon train leaves at 3:55 p. m., makes the trip to Aiken, and returns at 6:35 p.m. The second afternoon train leaves at 6:55 p. m., connects at Trenton with, the traiu -from Columbia, and returns to Edgefield at 7:40 p. m. Tee Sunday schedule ia the some as during the week, except there are no eariy morning or late afternoon trains. Three trains leave Columbia for Augusta, at 6:20a. m., 2:05 p. m., and 5:00 p. m. Under the new schedule trains leave Augusta for Columbia, and intermediate points, at 7:30 a. m., I?:?0a. m. and 11:30 p. m. Persons going to Augtista-for the day from Edge field, leave in the morning at 8 o'clook aud in order to return in the afternoon must now take the Charleston train on a trolley to Aiken and connect with Ca^t. Rice's train which leaves the lat ter place at 5:30, arriving here at 6:35. . Unless some reduction is made in the fare, on accouut of the change, the cost of a trip to Au gusta and return, by way of Aiken, will be about twenty-five ceuts more than formerly. The Charming Woman is not necessarily one of per fect form aud features. Many a plain woman who could never serve as au artist's model, pos sesses those rare qualities*that all the world admires: neatness, clear eyes, clean smooth skin and that sprightliuos* of step and action that accompany good health. A physically weak woman is never attractive, not even to herself. Electric Bitters restore weak women, give strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, beautiful complexion. Guaranteed 50c at G. L. Pcun & Son W E. Lynch & Co. Old ?ron Wanted. Wanted; 50 car loads of all kinds of Sorap Iron, Brass and Copper. Will accept anything from the size of a Nail to a Lo comotive. Highest price paid in CASH. M. SPERLING, a*. J. Rubeosteiu's store, Edgefield, S. C. Fresh shipment of Cakes and Crackers at Timmous Bros.. Most people kn been sick they nee sion to bring bael? nr jj* But the strongest ] ? Emulsion is that ; Q sick to get results fro ! "It keeps up the athl ?I on thin people, makes eg} brings color to a pale ? cQt vents coughs, colds an< & ?gs Food in concentrai 'S* well, young and old, ri< <?> And it contains no j|| ALL DRUGGISTS; rm-glad it comes but once a year: For since it came and went, I've searched my pocket vainly, And I haven't found a ced. -Baltimore American. Figures 'From The Bank State ments. In response to the call of the State Bank Examiner the four banka of the county-one . at Trentou, one at Johuston and two at Edgefield- have recently pub lished statements, which show the amount of banking capital of the county, the amount that the people owe the banks and the amount of money ou deposit with the banks. The combined capital is $177,900,00, loans $497,192,90 and deposits $463,552,91. Not withstanding the fact that the bulk of the crops have beeu con verted into cash aud all debts liquidated as far as possible, those who are compelled to borrow J* ruouey owe the banks nearly half milliou dollars. On toe other hund, the surplus money, of the peopleor the county indicated by the combined deposits of the four banks, amouut to nearly half million dollars. We are offering some kets', Comforts, Skirts, Cl Heavy Underwear, Winte These prices are for jSpot only. No goods charged ' - - Yours JAS. E Get your Launt CREAM of 3 We wish to annonce to the Ec just received a car of twenty youug horses and mares that v Lexington, Ky. We have good Saddlers, Famil; lion Horses, also several fine IV We can offer you the "Crear rauging $150. to $300. ^S^Call and inspect ther ? at Watsoi PHENOMENA BABCOCK VEH?CLI ?itv, style, comfort and di equals. Our sales AdLcwre tha all the vehicle dealers in t to see us. We will prove i by our local receiver of ta FRAZIER road carts CHASE'S fine robes. W as compared to prices < wagon material a specialty - The Carriage and H 749 and 751 Broad Stree Weh Southern Sta1 & Fertilizer C P, & E, A. D. B Augusta Acid of These goods are now in w Jones ow that if they have <S* d Scott's Emtth * : health and strength. Jj point about Scott's jjj you don't have to be m it .Jg, iete's strength, puts fat $ a fretful baby happy, gg, girl's cheeks, and pre 1 consumption. ??s f # ed form for sick and ega ch and poor? # drugs and no alcohol ^ 50c. AND $1.00. ^ Allan's Cascaret Tablets at Timmons Bros. The Mitchell and TJwensboro wagons have been struck by storm and sunshine but are still in the road, and -they always will be. EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO. A Word of Commendation and an Appeal to the Supervisor. Mr. Editor: I desire through your columns to call the attention of the County Supervisor to the very bad conditiou of the New-) berry road leading out from Edgefield to the Burt place. This road is almost impassable in many places. I realize that there is an extensive mileage of public high ways in the county and that all of the had places cannot receive attention at the same time, but in behalf of the many persons who travel this road, I respectfully re quest and urgj? tho Supervisor to give-tj's'reliet' #s*-aa_rly as he can possibly. He has alwaVB-feeen_yery considerate and obliging in the" past, and trust that he will con tinue to be so. H. G. ARTHUR ty Bays. Great Bargains in ?filan oaks, Furs, Dress Goods ;r Go ods generally. at these cut prices, i truly, i HART . dry in Tuesdays. KENTUCKY Igefield public that we have -five thorough thoroughbred Tb bought ou the farms around j Horses, Roadsters, Combina [ares that have been bred, u of Kentucky" stock at prices n. 4/lTELOU. a's Stables. 1 f? SUCCESS. CS beat the world in qual irability. They have no ix Double he city of Augusta. Come t to you by our stock, and x returns and collector. . HACKNEY wagons] e sell you these robes at elsewhere. Carriage and 7' ' .ard ware of Georgia, it AUGUSTA, GA. andie bes Phosphate Jo's goods. one* High - Gracie. All Grades. arehouse ready for delivery. A MemorsTjT^BBy. Oue of the days wa remember with pleasure, as well as with profit to' our health, is the one on which we became acquainted with Dr. King's New. Life Pills, the painless purifiers that cure headache and billiousnees, and keep the bowels right. 25c at G. L. Penn & Son W. E Lynch & Co. Notice To All Whom It May Concern : You will please take notice that tbe undersigned will apply to the Secretary of the State of South Carolina for a chartei for The Prevention of Cruelty to animals of Edge6eld County; as provided for in Sec. 1903-VoJ. 1, Code of Laws South Carolina 1902. 1st. Tbs names and residence of the petitioners ar.? Dr. J. H. I Carmichael, president, Edgefield, S.C.; J. H. . Allen, sec., andi treas, Edgefield, S. C. 2nd. The name of the proposed corporation, "The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society of Edgefield, S. C." 3rd. Its headquarters will be at Edgefield, S. C. - 4th. Its purpose is to enforce the law and punish all persons who are cruel to any kind of ani mals, and condemn, kill or pro tect all animals in. accordance with law. J. H. Carmichael, Pres, J. H. Allen, Sec. and Treas. Try our "Coronation" and| .'Snowflake" Flour. None better. P. P. Blalock, Jr. Don't buy a grate cr heater un til voa have seen ours. EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE Co. AWoudeiful Happeniog. Port Bryon, N. Y., has witness ed one of the most, remarkable cases of healing ever recorded. Amos F King, of that place says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a sore on my leg with which 1 badi suffered over 80 years. I am now | J35." Guaranteed to cure all sores. 23cv<*. L. Penn & Son W. E. Lynch~&-XJfi,. Beautiful Rugs and Art Squares] all sizes and attractive designs. Ramsey & Jones. Something nice : Martin's Cream Cheese and Imported Macaroni. ? G. L. Penn ? SOD. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN INE Tablets. All druggist refund tbe money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each bos. 25c. Just received a large shipment of shoes. See them before buying. May & Tompkins. Ladies are wanted to . gee our j new novelties in belts. J. E. Hart. Large stock of Trunks and Leather Suit Cases at very low prices. Ramsey & Jones. Cloaks, Furs, Blankets and Dress goods at cut prices for 15 days at. J. E. Hart. Try our delightful "Cresta" Coffee-5 pound bucket for $1. P. P. Blalock, Jr. Wear 5 Star and Red seal shoes. We sell them. May & Tompkins, Fresh Force, Oatmeal, Postum, Grape Nuts and Buckwheat at Timmons Bros. See our Dress goods, Outing Waisting, and cotton fabrics of all kinds. J. E. Hart. The Advertiser job. office is better fitted than ever for printing of all kinds. New Type, New Borders New Ornaments, New mate rial just received, Send us your orders. NOTICE Just received 100,000 feet of LONG LEAF PINE LUMBER, also a large lot of Bricks, Lune and Cement. Liberal exehange of Hulls and Meal for Cotton Seed at New Depot. Highest market price paid for Seed Cotton, also Car of Coal for Sale. E S. Johnson. JAS. S. BYRD, SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, S. C. Uaroffice over Post-office. FirstnClass Teams ? I am now well equipped in the LIVERY BUSINESS. Good Horses and good Vehicles always on hand, ready to respond to all calls, night or day. Can furnish teams on short notice. I so licit your patronage. Will al ways endeavor to please you. W. R. F URSE, Trenton, S. O. Don't take our word for it, brit try around and see if oar state* ment is true when we?ay we can eave yon money ou cloth i og, shoes and dry goods. May & Tompkins. Beautiful Kockers, Dining Chairs, Centre Tables and Dining Tables, all of which will make very appropriate holiday gifts. Ramsey J? Jonea. . FOR SALE: Seed Corn, some thing good, at $1.50 per bushel. P. B. DAY, Trenton, 8. C. Very large stock of English Ware, all styles, decorated and plain. The ladies are especially invited to see this beautiful ware. Ramsey & Jones. STRAY MULE: I took np a black mare mule on Sunday, December the 9th. She is about 15 hands high and apparently 12 years of age, with saddle marks on back. Owner can get the mule by paying for this advertisement. Walter P. Branson, Gleora, S. C. Try a 10 cents package of our Buckwheat, fresh stock ^^^^^^ Very large assortment of tablets, and box paper. Fall line of Sta tionery of all kinds. ^^^^ Our Victor No. 1 Bed Springs are guaranteed for 20 years. Noth ing better on tho market. Ramsey & Jones. Buy your next suit of clothes from ns and save money. \ J May & Tompkins. WE PAY YOU TO SAVE Send roar savings to this strong, sound, eon- ] servatlvo Sayings B.-ink. C . request wo will aer*. yon FRICK, a eu>ply of . *t "Hunk Messen?. / Money Mailers" for tho safo transmission of coln C currency in making bank ?>|iosts by mull. Yo can send small oVpoMt* rnrh wt-ok.und ns ? /T./ your savings accumi:lut^ will issnu youy? vyv, certificates of o>nos.t l^arln* l.-tereii*-*. /.( CttllOllhPnl r*t?. nf Z "AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK( Highest market price paid foi school checks. W. E. Lynch & Co. Fresh supply of the celebrated "White Star" Coffee just received. Best on earth. G. L. Penn & Son. . Fresh Oat Meal, fresh, "Force" fresh "Cream of Wheat" at G. L. Penn & Son. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protru ding Files, Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days 50c. New Crop Georgia Syrup direct from the Georgia plantation. G. L. Penn ? Sos. ? Ti M MO fl$ & CORLEY, SURGEON DENTISTS, Appointments at Trenton - on Wednesdays. Crown and Bridge Work a Special - ty. ANTED-Buyers for Gasoline En-: 'gines, Steam En gines, Saw Mills,; Cotton Gins, Presses etc. E. J. NORRIS 1 INSURANCE When placing your Insur ance give me a call. I rep resent a very strong line of FIRE Insurance Companies, our Agent for the largest I^II^E> - - - Insurance Co. I will ap preciate a share of yourbnsi-j ness. 1 can be found at my] office---Office Ko. a-over Bank of} Edgefield. [james T. IVTIJNdlfc-* THE BANK EDGEFIELD. EDGEFIELD, S. C? State and County Depository. DIBECTOBS. J. C. SHEPPABD, W. W. ADAMS, J. H. BOUKKIGHT, T. H. RAINSVOKD J. M. COBB, B. S. HOLLAND, A. S. TOMPKINS, C. C. FULLBR, W.E. PRESCOTT. OFFICEES. J. C. SHEPPABD, President. W. W. ADAMS, Vice-Prei.'dent. 1 E. J. M IMS, Cas hier J. H. ALLEN, Ass't Cashier. Pays interest on deposits by special contract. Honey to loan on liberal terms. Prompt and poli te attention to bas? ness. YOUR Account Solicited.