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?;EdeeR?ld Advertiser IN al j. L. M IMS. - - - - ' EDITOR TEEMS: I; ONE YEAR $1.50 SIX MONTHS 75 i WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1907. /^J?oTrfychlldiood^youma^^ " lay the foundation of poverty- - or riches, industry or idleness, good or evil, by the habits to which you may train your chil dren. Teach them right habits then? and their future life is safe .-FONTAINE. J . Tbe "uuwritteu laws" are be coming too Lumerous in South Carolina. Hew eau this invisible, intangible code be revised? AB "Aime Hoste," or iu any other capacity, for that matter, Maj. Cal.Hemphill, Tom Waring, Billy Ball and Phil Gadsden have np peers. To entertain a convention that bas for two consecutive years been the recipient of Charleston's hos pitality is an undertaking of no mean proportions. Everycue be lieve, however, that the "0!d Man," with Gaffueyat his back, Will be equal to the occasion. The magnificent Export Edi tion of The Columbia State which was issued ou Thursday last was exceedingly creditable and an achievement of which any jour nal in'the land should be justly proud. The exploitation at this time of Charleston's advantages asa port, and South Carolina's advantages as a home for immi grants will bring large re'urns. The enterprise a*id progressive ness of The State should be com mended in tho highest degree. "Parliament" Adjourned. Tho "Parliament" of the Prese," as the News and Courier dubbed the convention of newspaper men, adjourned on Satui day to meet at Gaffney next year. The members have now resumed their places at their respective treadmills to pur gue the uneven tenor of their way for another twelvemonth. This annual coming together of the craft is exceedingly* pheasant, and in some respects^orcfitable. After serving a sentence of twelve 'montfaBat h?rd^labor, tho mem bers of the Pres? ""gang" do not take kindly or willingly to the idea of worl?'consequently busi five sessions are few the time being ^>ne form ^^MBftier. And where under the [ bl??- arch of heaven can one spend a season more pleasantly than as guests of Charleston people, whose .--hospitality is as free as the balmy breezes and as immeasurable as the waters of the ocean. Whether on land or Bea, car or boat, in the . ci cy or at the seashore, Charles ton's hospitality was there, mani festing itself in ways without number. While chiefly pleasure bent, this meeting and mingling to gether of the "moulders of public sentiment" from the Piedmont, middle and lower counties will - not be without profitable results. ' The people of all sections will be led to understand each other better, and with the dissipating of ill-founded prejudices that may exist, will come a strengthening of the bonds of sympathy and good fellowship amongySouth Car olinians from the mountains to the seaboard. Finally, amid the pleasure of the thirty-third annual conven tion there was a vein of sadness, for "Time's devouring hand" had broken into our ranks. Wonder who among us will fail to answer the roll call next year? Great Hindrance to Education. Not the least among the mauy hindrances to the cause of educa tion of the masses, is the meagre salary of teachers. As a calling or profession that of teaching ranks second only to the ministry, and, because of the important sphere they 'fill, teachers should be well lilted for their work. However, unless salaries of teachers are materially increased, many schools will be presided over by men and women who are not properly equipped for teaching. Brains and special fitness for efficient service always command a premium in open market, and it patrons and trustees do not pay the prio<v the vorld of trade and commerce wi.I. For this reason many of the brightest young men and young women, who becaus* of their natural ability and spe cial traiuing property belong in the school room, are to be found in Btore9, offices, and elsewhere. The writer has in mind now a young woman whose capacity sud firness for teaching is recognized and appreciated wherever she bas taught, but, despite the fact that several posj'ioos in public schools have been offared her, she ha? de cided, to give up teaching and has accept* d a position in aa entirely different sp! era or field of en deavor. This is unfortunate; not for the ycung woman, but. for the cause of education. Having ex pended coneiderablo money and burned the mid-uighi oil iu equip ping herself for intelligent and efficient service, no ono can say aught against a young woman who abandous the school room for more reuumerative fi ids of labor. Thus it Ts seen that men f\nd wo men who are best fitted for teach ing are seeking employment in other fields because of the small compensation offered for their services as teachers. Presbyterian Celebration. Large Attendance, Very Sweet Music, Admirable Sermon by '? Dr. Morris. Ot e. oft hp most in'eresting oc casions which has taken place in Edgefield in many yeara, was the celebraron on Sunday morning last in tbe Prpsbyterian'cburch, of their thirtieth anniversary. All the churches of our town cloBed their doors, and united with the Presbyterians ou this happy oc casion. Mr. Burgess in the begin ning read a short, but accurate ac count of the founding of tho Pres byterian church hr re. takpn from the history of Edgfield county. The four charter members of his church which was organized in tbe Court House were Mrs. J W. Hill, who for many ypars was the only Presbyterian in the coun ty, Miss E?ta Rainsford, now Mrs. Bunyan Norris of Columbia, Mrs. R. S. Anderson and S. H. Mangel. Of tbis number Mrs. R. S. Anderson is tho only resident member now living. There are now fe ur Presbyterian churches iu this county, High View, Trenton, Johnston; and Edgpfield which was last in order of building, thp church having beeu erected in 1885. All these churches were built during the regim? of Dr. S L. Morris. A letter was read from Rev. J M. Plowdpu, who was pastor o the Church three years, now in Church ville, Va. R-v. Mr. Plow den was greatly beloved while in Edgefield by all deuomiuatioi s He congratulated the church on the fact that they were now self supporting. When he was pastor the Presbytery contributed $300. 00 each year towards the work o tba church. The two oldest dangh ter3 of Mr. Plowden are now af college in Virginia, he having a family of five children. It was during the pastorate of Mr. Plow den that the mans? was erected A letter was read irom Rev. G G Mays, now in B'.ackptock, S. C. Mr. Mays referred in his mes sage to the sad fact that his first born son was buried beneath Edgefield sod, and of the tender memories that c'uster around the town. His stay in Edgefield and the esteem in which he was held will always awaken pleasant re membrance. A message from W. S Jacobs, now pastor of the first Presbyterian church of Houston, Texas, was also read. The best part of the program was reserved till the last, when Dr. S. L. Morris, now secretary of the Presbyterian Home Mission Board, was introduced. For seven and a half years Dr. Morris wa~ the first pastor of this church, and was honored and beloved all over tho county. A great many new people had come on the scene of action since bis going away but he had not passed from the recollec tion of many who listened to him preach on Sunday morning. Seeing him stand on the spot he had oc cupied so often in tho past, aud hearing the same tender, musical voice, brought back memories and associations of? days long past. His sermon was by way of en couragement to the church, the text being "And thou mayest add thereto." Every word of this ad mirable discourse was eagerly lis tened to by the large congregation. Seldom, indeed, does one hear a sermon more generally or mora favorably commented upon than has been that of Dr. Morris. OBITUARY On June 9th, 1907, God visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wates. and took their darling lit tle Edith to dwell with Him. She had boen with them only tvo weeks, but remained long enough to entwine herself around their hearts, snd"make them feel that they couldn't give her up but our Heavenly Father knew best ; so grieve not fond parents y.iu havo uow contributed one to the host in Heaven. ThoBe little "beckon ing hands" are bidding you look upward. The way was hard and derk and steep. And faith was very dim, God sent to us a sweet little flower To lead us back to Him. But when the way had smooth er grown, And faith was waving bright. The Father took our tiny flower, Back to the fields of light. God did uot give us our littb oue, To keep with us all the day. Ht only lent b^r a sing!., hour, To gladden a tuilsomo wny But still .or us this lovely fl ?w er Blooms in th? fields above, And 8'ill she draws uj i e?rei Heaven With eternal bond-? of Inv One who lov<d lier. A. 1 . H. We are agents for the Worth ington Roller Screens lor win dows. Come in and let us show you th?se improved wire screens. Edgefield Mercantile Co. COLD SPRING. Your correspondent visited the section of country near Cleora where the hail destroyed the crop? last second Sunday afternoon. The hail was as large as a hen egg, aud as it fell thick and fast il I it?rai I v stripped tho leaves from all ti.e trees. Growing crops that bid fair to make a large j-ield to their owner?, were swept away, leaving nn sign of them. The gras? in the fields and pastures has beep beaten off at the ground, chickens, duck?, gers?, turk"v?, rabb'ts and eveu the birds that were in thr thicket n-frfi killed, being found about in the fi^id-* and wood?. Had man or beafi leon ix posed /Q the hail LUI rlouhl thr y would tn-ve met a like fate. The hail h;;d drifted in some places from two !n ihree feet deep ai d would have been found in gn-jit quantities a week from Ihn clnv it fe.' 1 had ii not rained last Thnrsdny. Th" crops of Messrs J. R. Brunsou, ?porgn Strom, Pnrcy Brown, Jobi' and Henry Hill ? and Charlie Broadwater were a total lose Their frirrds and neighbors have planted their crops over for then? bul it is so late that it in he rd ly likely that ihey will make much. Hence I would suggopt that if any of our readprs would like to h>lp dither ot the above naniMl geni le rnen or aUof them they could e?*:id their contribution td them ?ii Cleora, S. C. I have written the above without the knowledge ol either of tho ubive ua med gen {.lu men. There was a very l*rgJ emgro g>*.tinn ?t. church hern yeslerday. Mauy being from neig'vhdiing churches We were glad lo a^p Ih^m all,* and hopo th >y will come ?gain. Possih'y Rehoboth sends oui more teacher? than any othpr com munity in the county. M?SSPS Mary Winn, Jennie and Tillie Gilchrist. Fannifl Cochran and Carri? Talbert- have all benn teaching and are now af home for their vacation. Miss May Bell Strom is also teaching and is ex pected home some time about the first of July. We are very sorry that it ?ir comf'p recossary for Mr Evan Cochran to move to Hum Branch. While Mr. and Mrs. Cochran have moved 'o Plum Branch, vet Reho both cou linois to claim them. We shall expect to find them each church day in their regular places. Mr. P. R. "Wates visited friends in our towu last week. Wu were glad to soe him in the cougrega Moh here yesterday. Mr. Charlie Iiolm?s of Mod cc delighted his ninny friends here yesterday by a short visit. Mr. Holmes bas been sick for m?*e than a year. We hope. \?[% |if?; will be spared many yara yb'. Mrs. Martin Wood hus been on the sick list for several days. ROSE COTTAGE. Union Bleeline:. . The union mee.liog of tb.. 2nd. division of the Edgefield associa tion will meet with the Parkerville church ou Saturday and Sunday, .June 29th and 30th, 1907. 1st. Query-The present spirit ual condition of our churches and the future outlook. J. D. Hughey, J. C. Morgan. 2ud. Query-Do we put the proper emphasis on the spiritual birth in trying to lead sinners to Uhrist? J.'E. McKie, J. T. Little john. 3rd. Qufry-Do wo as Chris tians practice the teachings as taught by Matthew 5-23-24. E. G. Morgau, Sr., P. B. Lanham. ? Saturday night at 8 o'clock Ser mon by Rev. J. T. Littlejohn. Suoday 10 a m. Sunday school conducted by J. C. Morgan. ll a. m. missionary sermon by Rev. Easterling. 2 p. m. sermon on Sunday school work by Rev. D. A. Swiudler. PT. A. Adams, Clerk. L. F. Dorn, Moderator. Program of Union Meeting. The union meeting of the 1st livision of the Edgefield assjoc'a ;iou will meet wich Bethany Bap tist church on Saturday and Sun day, June 29th and 30tb, 1S07. Saturday 10:30-Devotional ser ?rioe by the moderator. 10:45-Calling the roll of 1 .?burches and verbal reports from mme. , 1st. Query-What can be done , o deepeu the religious interests of mr men? A..S. Tompkins, O ! Sheppard, W. A. Cheatbam, Rev. . P. P. Blalock- ! 2nd. Query-The need of high ?r standards of life among our people? J. L. Mim?, T. E. D ira, IV. A. Hart, Dr. C E. burts. 3rd. Query-Can a church main- , ain a successful Sunday school vithout the cooperation of its nembers? A. S. Tompkins, T. G. j Talbert, F. N. K. Bailey, Rev. J. E. Johneton. 4th. Query-What is tho value >f our 5ih Sundav meetings? J. i. Griff!?, F. P. Walker. J. VV. Mullinax, C. C, Fuller, Jr. Sunday 10:30-Address on Sun lay school lesson by O. Sheppard i Esq. \ 11:00-Missionary sermon by i Rev. P. P. Blalock, or Rev J. E. 1 Johnston 5'h. Qu-ry-How pball wo hold ?nd acknowledge our voir.g m^m ier>? Walto.: Fuller, R. T. Stn,m. I P. W. Cheat ham. 6'h. Q-iery-What are Iheobli 'ations of our churches un I tiprn ^ers to missions? C. Calli.?*.*!". Rev. C. E. Bur's : Let all c >m ? pr' p uvd lo ?lt -. :uss the queries and maV a hlmr il contribu? ions to mi-s?>;i G. H. Burron for Com. W i ,.ve ti full ns ...rtmen! >>i .he orate-.l Hawkes' S.? chicle,-* i*'d Ey?-G|H?PM5I Thi v h nv." . n =o!d in Edgefi id for rn >re i\v*r wen ty v'a rs and eyi-rybotly know? ivbat I hey ur-. r . .. Tiu?mou? Bros. Cuv Oleosa- 'Corr?erpo?dept ToUs o? th? Actual Losses by thc Recent Hail. Mr. Editor: As it has'been a Avk silica the hai i nt omi, we can .ell the extent of the damage more loouraifly now than we could las1 iv?**k: It commenced on Turkey Creek on.Mr. D. V. Harris' place: Mr. Charley Brond'wa'?r'fl erip was practically ruined. Mr. Jim Reynolds lo^t 5 acres of cotton. ?ind his corn crop was serious I j injun-d. Mr. Percy Brown runs .? one horpf farm, and lost ev-ry stalk oi his c it ton and nearly all h?P corn Mr. Jnhu Hil1, Jr.. los? his ? ni in1 cr ip ol' coi ton and about half Iii.? corn. Mr. George S'rom lost ali o? his coi lon and half or bis corn. All ea .dy cnn; wan ruined aud i he yon hg corn was b mt down level willi the ground, but it bas come oht'flgaiu. Mpai nf rho ?-arly com was kil?-'d and what is left ii plili dying and will btv? tn b plained, over. Mr. Lu'h^r Br?nson ?cst .-il bis cotton c-^p ;t:id s'l nf his c rr, r:; coj.-t 8 acres of voting c rn. Mr. Art Biuusnu had 10 acres of cof 'on almost ruined bu' s i vs h wi I ..ut havH to pK.-w it nj) ll?' airo had 5 aortas nf winni ruined and nos! of cuiten crup danial d. Ali lbe_other? that I have mentioned had tn plow u > lind plan! bver ?>Ir. .Waltfi' Hm 'son l.if't ab m! oGO bnsh'd? ofo-.ts. and hip colton crop badly damag' d; but not suffi ciently tn plow up, exejpt 4 rons. Mr. C. M. Williams had s??ni . wheat b.dly blown down hui managed to cut som . of it. Oan'r . e'l how niue:) was lost until it is thrashed. Mr. Williams, Mr, Wal ler Bunsen aid Mr. V;'nee bari some buildings covered with "Rub ?-roiii" wh'ch was badly torn by th? hail and will hive to h? recovered. Mr >\ . i'. R el, Mr. Will Vane". Mr. D?i?l and a.^nod many inn-e on the edges nf th' i lorna had their crof.s du mag- d to pome exti'Lt but not sufficiently to bo rf plant* d. Mr. Strom's you.ig fruit treetj were PO badly akinne I that they are dying. Most of tin co'ton has b>an planted over and all the carn will be this week if nothing prevents, Som-1 of Ihe colton land will bu plait ed in com and pea?.. The pas-1.re-i bad all the wepdsjind gras.- bailen down and washed off. Li some place* nothing was lef? for rLo stock to eat, One bas ti see ;t to believe<t. ?SUBSCRIBE t. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. NXAX^^^ afflicted wit ~- ... An? mf*&" rtioc tnn /\i Kidney trouble preys upon thc mind, dis courages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor and cheerfulness econ t'/Q* ' iftal disappc.-.r when thekid ncys are out of order LzzZ?" or diseased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon fer a child to be born with weak kiar ie child urin ates too often, if thc urine scalds the flesh or if, when thc child reaches an age when it should be abl'i to control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it. tho cause of the difficulty is kidney trouble, and thc first step should be towards thc treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant 'trouble is cue to a diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as weil as men are made mis erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need thc same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realised. It is sold by druggist, in fifty- jkffij-V. cent and one collar f^^^???^-'fii^i^s sises. You may r -.vc a ^?rp;;:-; ^;r^r^ sample bottle by mail ;;;i^s=^|^i^= free, also pamphlet tell- nome of sv-awp-noot ing all about it, including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer ic Co., Binghamton, N. Y., be iure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Biughamton, N. Y., on e^ery bottle. Statement of the condition of THE BANK OF EDGEFIELD located at Edgefield, S. C. at the close of business. June tlie 14th, 1907. RESOURCES: ' Loans and Discount?, $2-25,952 07 Overdrafts 450 37 Bmikinsr House J,073 95 Furniture and Fixtures 1,596 9S Lither Real Estate, " 4;?4 S5 Judgments, Slit O."? Due from batiks and Bankers, 7,790 li Currency 1,710 00 :iold 567 50 Silver. Nickels and Pennies 1S7 62 Dhei'.ks and Cash Hems ?S 00 $243,693 00 LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Paid in, $57,400 00 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid, . H.263 23 Due ?o Banks and Hankers 428 91 Individual Deposits Subject to Check 36 216 IS Hine ? ?erl ?licites 93,3S4 GS Bil Is. Payable J0,0u0 00 $243,693 00 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CoOXTY OK EDGEFIKLD, Be or..1 in" came E. .1. Mite?, Cashier if the Bank ol' Edgefield, who being rtuly swum, says thar Hie above and ro?*effot.iigstatement is a true cindi lion of."'lid B ink, as shown by Ihe books o!' file in said bink E. -I. M IM?*, Sworn I" rind stibfcri??-'! ' i,rore ni", lins thc 17ili d ?y ..i' J nil?., 997: O; SH?t'P V Ii!). X. P. s. <; (L. P.; ( dr, c I Ail esl : J .M\COBB, ... S i (IM I'K ! NS. IV. IV. AD . ? S, Dire.'t'ir?. Ju-1-, r- (t '.V- d u i iff -'- iii n n' ' ?. r i li' tn b fore buying M \ & T?iiu|il ii P. WM - li I iii- I-, i] i ii: - I. ;i! 'ii M i (I I.) mi t- :!. ho ? ? dt" ? -, gr uti i and ling:; ?ti d Tiufmnns Rr in We are exceedingly grateful for the very liberal patronage accorded us dunner our recent t.n*clays sale. We appreciate the support of our friends and will always look out for their interests. ???2^ In some lipes*we are still offering Great i Bargains that you cannot afford to miss. Watch, for our large S advertisement in next j week's issue. It will con j tain some interesting j prices that you cannot \ afford to miss. l STEIN ADVERTISER BUILDING EDGEFIELD, S. C f?gt ? "irv? ENE dorsed. Amngton Bros. & Co,, Augusta, Ga Dear Sirs:-Beg to advise that I am delighted vjiih results obtained by feeding "DAIRY SU CHE NE." It produces more cream and a much richer quality than anv Feed I ever used. R. T. ATKINSON. ????NGTO?^ BROS. ? CO., Leading Grocers AUGUSTA, GA. Our store is well nill ed with the newest and prettiest things in Dry Groods and Notions, We invite the ladies to call and see these pretty Goods. dAS. E. HART . Get your Laundry in Tuesdays. JUNE Is hero and yon need Hot weather Clothing. We can flt yon in Stylish Ser??@?9 Cassi meres orsteds. Have you seen our beau 1-iful Negligee Shirts, Ho siery and Neckwear? MIMS mm NATURAL LEAF TOBACCO S made of the very best leaf that we can buy on the very best leaf market in the world. To those who prefer a natural leaf tobacco we unhesitatingly say that after one trial of TAYLOR'S NATURAL LEAF you will use it exclusively in the future. Every merchant ought to sell it-if yours don't, insist on hia jrettinsr it for you. MERCHANTS-Write us for our special prices WITH the present vogue of the short skirt it behooves every woram to look to her feet Handsomer shoes never were made than the new "Queen Quality" styles we are now showing. They are the delight of wearers, the despair of imitators. If you value economy, if you appreciate comfort if you want to have pretty feet, let us fit you with a pair of these smart new "Queen Quality" Shoes. The Corner Store. Pruning Knife We have used ihe Knife and slashed the profits off of all our SPRING and SUMMER merchandise. This is no ten-day sale but a genuine Out Price Sale that will last until all of our Summer Goods are sold. We are showing a very Handsome Ivitie of colored Wash Goods and white Mercerized Goods that must go at some price. ?0flF"Don't fail to get our prices before you buy. Men's Straw Ha+s and Summer Clothing at Cost for Cash. i Fruit Jars BALL-MASON FRUIT JARS in 1 Pt, 2 Pt, and and 2 Quart sizes. Fruit Jar Rubbers and Jelly Tumblers. Jones & Son Greatly Reduced PRICES. In order to close out all Spring and Summer Goods We have greatly reduced the Price. Now is ths time to buy Voiles, Muslins, Slippers Low Cut Shoes, Clothing, Straw Hats and in fact everything in Spring and Summer Goods. ?KyGreat Bargains in Ladies' Trimmed Hats. The earl)' beyers will get the cream of these Bargains. J. W. PEAK. ns EDGEFIELD lOlotlxiix^ Store STRAW HATS LOW CUT SHOES , TWO PIECE SUITS ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. Call and see our line W. A. HART .vs