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.v J, Wyefield Advert?s - WEDNESDAY. HOV. 27, 19C : v? : - __ "<c= I Local News. Hon. T. Garret: Talbert y over to Parksville yesterday bu^ineH*. Mr. S. Cheat ham, of Woff advertises valuable farm laud thiB istue. Look up the shoe bargai n ? this ?86ue that The Corner Si is uttering. The Baptist church lias E over $1.30 to Connie Maxwell "phanage as a Thanksgiving c tribution. ?s cougress convenes next w Maj. R. S. Anderson will le for Washington on Saturday order to be at his post on the op . iog day. This season of the year is time, for deep plowing. MOBS Joues & Son can sell you an ( ver chilled plow or a "middle b ter." Mr. M. M. Paul came up f r< Aik> n and spent Sunday with 1 mother, Mrs. Zilla Paul, and 1 tito little children who live w . their grand-mother. Let The Advertiser job office yonr printing. Satisfaction gu an teed on Je very job sent out fri ^ this office. Mr. J. D. Hughey, of Rehobo was in Edgefield on al on day. J stated tbat the farmers in I section have sown only about ba their oat crop. A large assortment of choi braids of chewing tobacoo ai , a fine line of cigars. Try them. ? R. T. Scurry. Mrs. N. D. Robertson has go: to Augusta to have an operatn performed on one of her eyes. T operation will be a very simp one and is of such a nature as cause no apprehension. In the Horn's Creek section, i well as other sections of the cou ty, there ara fie'ds of cotton fro which not a lock bas been picke it being impossible to seen pickers. Oh, for a cotton pickir machine that can pick cotton! Mr, B. R. Tillman, Jr., left ( Saturday for Missouri to look a ter soine_ business interests < Senatoi Tillman. He will retm about Christmas and early j January he aDd Mrs. Tillman wi leave for Wa&hington. Tbe recent eon ti Dued rains ha\ greatly ioterfered with so wir grain. Some had commenced soy ing before the rainy season set ii firhill O'hara had not sown au, grain at all. There will of neoess nwpe spring-sown oats tba Mr. Preston J. Ivey has resigr. ?? as Western Union operator i . Edgefield and bas accepted th position as agent for the Southeri at Edmund/8. C., a station Doa Colombia. Mr. Brigham is noi filling the vacancy at Edgefiel caused bv Mr. Ivey's resigoati?i Before entering upon bia ne; field Rev. Marvin Auld will ? tiru to Edgefield and preach ii the Methodist church on the more ing of the second Sunday in De cern bar. The now pastor of th church will not enter regularl upon bis labors until the 1st Sun day in the new year. PHOTOGRAPHS; Before win : ter sets in, and the roads get bad bave a good Photograph made o each of your children and all o your loved ones. , R. H. Mims, A large congregation assemble) at the Methodist church on Sun day morning to lear the fare wei .sermon by Rev. Marvin Auld which was preached from th< text, "Be thou faithful unU death." Those who hea-d the ser* mon have pronounced it to be the ablest that Mr. Auld ever preach ed iu Edgefield. Ourosboe departmept is filler, with g od shoes for men, womer, and ehiIdren--good values, gooc styles. Parents, see our schoo J. W. Peak. There is nothing' more appro priate for a Christmas gift for t relative or friend than cabinet si?? photographs. Better call upo: the photographer at once and avoid tbe rush. Mr- ?obert Mimi says a great nuinber every yeal delay tho matter aud are disap pointed by being crowded out al tJ)o eleventh bopr. pftBSGflIPTION? our special ty, \Ve solicit your Prescriptions dav or night. WE GUARANTEE pure drugs accurate compounding, and rea sonable prices. W. E. LYMCH $ CO. Prof. .John Land rq ra, the bl iud musician who presided at the pian'? during th" Kmard-Donaway tent ineetiug,, gave a concert at Johnston ou Friday night-last. It is probable that be will give one in Edgefield in the uear fu ture. Should prof. Landrom come lp Edgefield we believe our people would'gjye jjkn a crowdrcj houee. tyesBrp. Jones <fe Soa advertise ep?? stoves, grates, b,o$ beaters, plc ? thig weeli. They parry a large stop? of these goods and are pre pared to quote very reasonable prices. Wood is high and soarco. Better purchase a grate from Mes srs. Jones & Son at or-ee and burn coal, it will reduce your troubles and make your homo more com fortrie and happier. A great mauy ot our people lookins forward to tho teacl recital Friday uight with p aut anticipations, 0. Sheppard, Esq . left B aro well this morning, ha^ an important case in court tl this week. R*v. aud Mrs Marvin Auld on Monday morling. The fon for the annual Confer? wbijh ie now in session at G ney and the latter for Charil to visit her aunt. If you need bricks, lime, cen: or any other building mater call on Mr. J. E. Woodruff w in Augusta, or write him for ] ces. He is a very reliable dei and handles building material large quantities. Therefore, h in a position to make you cl prices. Get ocr prices ou all staple < goods and we will sell you. May & Tompkins Little folks, The Advertiser 1 bada wireless message from Santa Claus io which be said t' be will soon leave New York w a drove of Teddy bears and hobt horses, and with other nice thin; He is scheduled *to reach this 8< tion on the night of Deceml the 24th. A very large amount of real tate has changed hands in 1 countyjthis fall. S. M. Smith, Es one of the leading surveyors the county, stated to the writei few days ago that the demand i his services has been unusual great. He has. already made e gagementg for more than thii days. Large stock of enameled wa and chin aware of all kinds-ti kind every household needs. R. T. Scurry. Make your Christmas cakes "Iris" flour, a very superior brat that is sold by Messrs. May Prescott. A member of The A vertiser ho a se hold was award? d sack of "Iris" flour that wats give the chrysanthemum assoc i alic by Messrs. May & Prepcott, sr we have tested it thoroughly. Kit Edward need want no better. Mr. W. L Holston accompanie Mrs. Rolston to Augusta on Mot day, where she will remain at th -hospital some time for sp-cii treatment. Mrs. Holsten has bee in ill health for many months an her friends in our town and cout ty very earnestly hope that sh will bc entirely restored to bealt by the stay at the hospital. The Mc Arthur Music House c Augusta sells Kimball piano; which are growing more and mor in popularity in this sectior Drop ic and ask to see their larg stock of pianos when in the cit} Mr. McArtbur also carries a larg stock of phonographs, recordi sheet music and sundry musi supplies. Write for their catalog Allan's celebrated perfumer in handsome bottles and in bul: for retail. B. TimmouB. The sunshine after the contin ued rains js welcornvd by person without number bat not anv mor heartily welcomed by any on than by the faithful public cottoi weigher, Mr. T. P. Morgan. Fo nearly two weeks he ba? not onl.i been in the rain much bimbel: but has had wet cotton to weigh Through it all he was patient anc did bis utmost to give entire sat isfaction to all parties. Try my imported Macaroni anc best Cream Cheese, also delight ful evaporated apples, R. T, Sojirry. Maybe the young ladies ii Ed ge fie ld who are averse to roll icg up their sleeves and "getting busy" in the kitchen can engage our you? g friend' Wad Allen tc cook their Christmas cakes. Wac says he has been doing his OWE cooking on a Wyoming sheep range since last March. He says be doesn't mind the cooking bul it's washing the dishes and clean* ing up afterwards that gets away with him. To The Public: . We are ready lo store your- cot-. ton and make liberal advances on game-Sell yon your wagons, and buy your cotton seed. We solicit your business. Adams Warehouse Co, W. E. Lott, Mauager. 0ne reason why people who live in town dread the approaoh of wiuter is the heavy fuel bill. In ibis particular the residents of Edgefield are not s o fortunate as those who live in the towns an?j cities near the goal m i neg. Mr. R. W'. Timmons who now resides in ^irmiugnam, Ala., wrote a friend iii Edgefield recently that coal only cost s him $1.75 per ton. The ;?. ice here is $5 ppr ton, ? he Corner Store Offers a limited am o uni of their $5 00 Patent Kid Shoes at $4.GO. $4-0Q fi " ? - 3.OQ. $3 5Q " ". 25Q. ?a.Qo ? ? .? " 35ya These are pot old sto k. gud are a - good stock as pan be bought at ; he regular pries. The ?qroer Sto?e, The treasurer of Richland coun ty bas refused to accept Clearing House Certificates in payment of laxes, but Edgefield'e treasurer, Dr. J. T. Pattison, says they are good at bis office and that lie will accept all that are presented to, him. lu this decision D,r. pattison, js right. The certificates haye beeu issu-d hy the banks to promote the interests uf toe people at larg?, and the servants of the peo ple, the public uncials, should facilitate rather tbau retard their circulation Fresh shipment of currants, cit ron, raisins, spices, etc., just re ceived. Now is the time to make the Christmas cakes. W. E. Lynch & Co? A dispatch received in Ed field ou Monday night armour,! the death of Mrs. S. L. Shoppi in Wreenwood. Mrs. Sheppard v a Miss Edwards before her m riage. Attention is directed to the a vertisement in. this issue of valuable tract of land for sale the Dan Tompkins place 3? mi from Edgefield. Three tena houses and fine timber thereon, Mr. J. E. Norment, tbedirecl of agencies for the Mutual Bene Life Insurance Company of Ne Jersey, made a hurried visit tob local agent, Hon. T. Garrett Ta bert, on Monday. We are pleased to announ I that Hon. J. W. DeVore is aga at his office after a tedious spc I of sickness, lasting for a peru of seven weeks Mr. DeVore friends are giving him a hearl hand-shake. Miss Florence Rogers, of Si eis ty Hill, who has made mar friends in Edgefield during hi visits here, will be married o December 4th. Miss Effie She; pard, who is to be maid of hono will leave for Society Hill on Fr day. Big lot of laces and embroider iee al very low prices. May & Tompkins. The executors of the estate c S. M. Smith will sell valuabl personal property at bis late reei dence on Friday, November th' 29th. Official notice of the sal? i published in this issue. Messrs. B. L. Jones & Son hav received a large shipment of ver fine horses and mules. The kind to go down the pike at a clipping gait, ai so the kind to make fif teen cents cotton with nest year, Attention is directed to the ce? advertisement of Messrs, B; L Jones & Son. Mr. J. E. Hart can shoeyoui entire household with stylish and dependable shoes, the kind that will not only keep your feet dry and warm but look well also. Mr, Hart carries a complete stock cf dry goods and notions, and oau supply your needs in these goods at reasonable prices. Wanted : To sell you a Mitchel wagoo and a Moyer buggy or car riage. Edgefield Mercantile Co. In spite of (be inclement weath er, the children's party at the home of Mrs. R. N. Bailey was a decided success. The little folks had a gay time and a nie- sum was raised for the Free Library. We are indebted to the ladies for a box of delightful home-made candy, such as was served at the party. In order to economise time and to handle the increased business of The Advertiser office with great er dispatch, ..e have purchased an engine to run our prenses. Tho engine has arrived and will be placed in position as poon as cer tain needed fixtures can be ob tained, which will bev du rh g tb* next, week, Large line of Rockers. We cai suit every taste and every purse. Ramsey & Jones. Some farmers are of the opinion that it is better to wait till early spring to finish sowing cats, rath er than sow them in December. Mr. John M. MaySi n farmer who never talks much but has been eminently successful, told the wri? ter a few days ago tba* he expect ed to start his plops ai soou as the ground is dry enough. The operetta, "The Merry Milk maids," that was presented in the opera house on Friday night last was a very pronounced success. Edgefield has "local talent" that she should be very proud of. Mrs. Shannonbouse. who engineered the play, and her co-workers are to be congratulated upon the very brilliant success of their enter tainment. The sum of $100 was netted for the Episcopal church, We cap supply you with string ed instruments of all kinds at reasonable prices. Ramsey <fc Jones. Wanted: Every young man in Edgt'field and vicinity to feuoM (hat we haye jqe,t repeived a fresh supply of Nu'nually's candies by express. G. L. Penn & Son. Large asBortmeut of Colgate's toilet soap. B. Timmous. Parlor Barber Shop. I am now conducting a first., class barber shop on the corner, ne^t door to the Farmers Bank. Polite and competent barbers al ways on hand. Satisfaction guar an teed. Your patronage is solicited Homer L. Williame. Now is the time to purchase Heayy "{Juderwear, Our stock is corppl^e* Let us supply you. J. W. Peak. ; Fresh shipment of Mince Meat and Gelatine. G. L. Penu & SOD. He Fought at Gettysburg. ; David Parker, of Fayett, N. Y., who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes: "Electric Bitters have done me moro good than any medioine I ^vei took. For several years I bad stomach trouble, and paid out much money for medi cine to 1 itt 1*3 purpose, until I be gan taking ?leotrio Bitters. I would not take $500 for what they have done for nie." Grand touic for the aged and for female weak nesses. Great alternative and body builder; best of all for lame and weak kidneys. Guaranteed. 50c. B Timmons, G L Penn & Son, W E Lynch & Co. I The Corner Store. Ta showing a bright line o (catchy styles in Gingham an< Dress Suitings, just the thing t make a nice Christmas present t mother, wife or daughter. The Corner Store. ! Company F Second R?priment. Adjutant and Inspector Geuer al Boyd in reassigning the com pan iee that compose the three regiments of infantry of the Na tional Guard, State of South Caro lina, bas designated the Edgefield Rifles as company F and has as signed it to tie second regime ot. We would like to see the Edgefield company stand first and win all of the honors in the second regi ment. It can do it if the members will take the interest that they should In the person of Capt. W. A. Collett the Edgefield Rifles have one of the best commandi ug officers in the state. Very Beautiful Bridle. lt is worth your while to drop in at the store of [Mellichampe Bros. and see a beautiful bridle, the possession of Mr. Cuttino Melliohampe. Th? bridle is the handiwork of a cow-boy who was imprisoned in the Texas peni tentiary. It fell into the hands of a friend of Mr. Mellichampe and was presented to him by this friend. The bridle reflects a won derful degree of patience and skill on the part of its maker, The brow hand aud Dose-baud are msde of j beautifully plaited horse hair that bas been dyed several colors and is sp arranged in the plait as to] form a perfect and attractive de Bigti. There are other parts of the bridle that give evidence of mar velous skill on the part of the im prisoned genius, the Texas cow boy. The bridle is valued at $50, but }\r, Melli cb am pe prices it fai? ai)ove that amount, Pearly Six Thousand Eales Weigh-: ed. Mr. T. P. Morgan has thus far! weighed something over 5,500] bales of cotton and ia of thej opinion that the total for the seaj son will be about 7,000. Beside^ ?vhat Mr. Morgan has weighed, number of bales have been sh ipi ped by the producers to cottoi factors, and there are now piorei n the two warehouses of Edge field about 800 bales. We ander* stand that the warehouse of the Edgefield Manufacturing also con :ains some cotton that was placed lhere by individuals. Watch Your Turnip Patch. Instead of eating turkey dinner it home on Thanksgiving Day, nost of the' young men of the lown will shoulder a shot gun or ust any old thing that will shoot ind go out hunting all day. There fore late in (he afternoon, tired ind with appetites whetted by the fatigu? of the day, they will feast in somebody's turnip p?atoh. Al-j bert Kemp, Balp Winn. Homer Williams, Frank Logan, Luke May, Joe Eve M?rns, Wick Mc-1 Jreary and half a dozen others .re certain to fea?tvon raw'turnipe r..ur6day. Better guard your tur u\\y patch, or it may look like sherman's armv had struok it. 3Q Loyal and Faithful. We have been informed that jonie members of the Edgefield u .ULs are losing interest and fre quently absent themselves from ilbe meetings of the company, rbis should not he so. It is im possible for the officers to make the company what it should be without the full co-operation of the members. Young men, be loy >] and faithful. Take a prid i in the affairs of your company and belp to make it one of the best nom pan iee iu the state. The com- j nany is well officered and has ex cellent material in its ranks Why, j then, should it not rank first? ?'.osh Shrimp, Lobsters and Crabs, also crab shells just re ceiwd. G. L. Penn ? Son. W* invite the lattes to call and Bee our beautiful toilet sets. Ramsey & Jones. Wiiuted: To furnish your ki'ctiens with stoves, cooking ut-nsilt', and your dining rooms ir th furniture and crockery. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Virginia Seed Wheat-Early ft ay with purple straw. May $ Prescott. Spectacles made up to suit your particular need at lowest possible priqe. Geo. F Mims, Edgefield, S. C Ladies Wanted? To buy our n w rugs, art squares, portiers an house furnishings. Edgefield Meroantile Co. Girlhood and Seo linked together? The girl who talc sion has plenty of plump, active and en? The reason is that ; digestion is weak? ?J provides her with po easily digested form. It is a food that bi girl's strength. ALL DRU Will go to Market. Mr, W. H. Turner will leav? thia week for the" wholesale mar ket lo purchase a stock of Christ mas novelties. He will. also have an eye to*pickinsr up bargains io staple dry goods. The Corner 8?ore will aid the holiday shop fpersm selecting their gifts for the season by having on display a large assortment of pretty new novelties. I Establish Libraries at Once. Superintendent of Education W. D. Holland requests us to urge upon the trustees and pa I trons of schools throughout the county who are contemplating the I establishment of sohool libraries the necessity of acting at once, as the time for securing State aid will expire December 31t?t. No library funds will be available during January and February. Rer. A.B. Watson Appreciated in Beaufort. When a good man comes to town, the citizens are not always quick to recognize him, but Rev. A.B. Watson bas been in Beau fort long enough to make himself felt, and we trust that the Confer ence which meets soon, will see fit to return him to this section. Mr. Watson is an indefatigable worker, an excellent preacher, sympathetic pastor, and a man the community fully appreciates. ??.Beaufort Gazette. The Continental has the lar gest Surplus of all the Companies. E. J. Norris, Agt. School Stationery. Full line Tablets, Pencils, Slates, Books, Bags, Straps, etc. Do you need anything in it will be money in your p( placing your order. We h meet competition on all cl and when it comes to }Hig quality and prices, we are the country. This may so ment, but we mean it and c call and see for yourself. Pianos, Orgc sical Men When you have a thougl and connect it with Thomas & Bart if you want the best We want our ou to make our sto when in the etty. ?o8-io-i2 BRO AD WA Rerolled Bagging just as good, brings the seller just as much money, aud costs bim three dol lars less. W. W. Adams. Beautiful line of stationery Tablets, box paper and paper by the pound. * Timmons Bros. WO********** ti- J?? ifs Emulsion are 2 ea Scoffs EmuU fr rich, red blood; she is fr ergetic J fr it a period when a girl's 'coffs Emulsion werf ul nourishment in lilds and keeps 'ip a 60o. AND $1.00. Augusta's only Department Store. Just a few of the Specials that so delight aird satisfy our our fall customers. If is not convenient to come to Augusta, don't forget that we're glad to answer letters promptly, to send samples a?nd prices, and to fill orders by mail for anything in our line. \ Ladies' Home Journal Patterns fall styles NOW IN. Austrian China Dinner Set, Handsome 100 pieca set of fine Austrian China beauti fully decorated, gold lined. Val?e $22.50 Special $1-8.50. 411 $7. to $10.Trimmep Hats ?ow reduced ?? $5.98. This lot indludes many Dress Hats for women, smart Walking Hats, and all of them the very best styles, and most efiective in trimmings shown this season. 56-Piece Dinker Set A very neat, attractive din ner set, sufficiently large for the average family. Value $6 Special $4.89. 22c Jewelry, Brooches, Beauty Pins, Veil Pins, Cuff Buttons, Scarf Pins, Hat Pins* Belt Buckles, many of them in sterling sil ver, and balance in good plate 48c Jewelry. Included in this lot are sol id gold pieces,- good gold plated articles, and sterling filver in small articles as beau ty pins, scarf pins, belt pins, veil pins, etc. White Goods, Etc. Imperial Long Cloth, the No. 200, 12 yards in piece, $1.50 value?$i.29. 12 i-2C Checked Muslin, while lot lasts to go. as special at 9c. 40-Inch India LawnJ very good quality, value sold many places at 15c, our price 9c. Write for what you want-If you can't Call in person. i Barton I any. i the f urni ture line ? If so> )cket to call on us before andie all grades, and can leap and medium grades, h Grade Goods, in both leaders in this section of und like a strong state an prove what we say ms and Mu zhandise. it along this line, be sure on Company, money can buy. t>of-town friends re Headquarters Y, AUGUSTA, GA. Highest price paid for county claims. Present them to Mr. N. M. Jones at the store of Messrs. Jones & Son. . F. N. K. Bailey. Notice. Notice is hereby given that C. C. Rey poid.? has made application to me for a final discbarge from his trust as administrator of the estate* ol Mrs. Martha E. Reynolds, deceased, and that the 2nd day of Decemher, 1907, at my office at Edgefield, S. C. has been ? et for the hearing of said appli cation. All creditors having claims j against 6aid estate, will present the same duly attested on or before ?aid date. J.D. Allen, J. P. E. C. Oct. 31, 1907. Wanted: The public to know that our hearse is ready for ser vice at any hour night or day and that we carry a full line of coffinn caskets and undertaker's supplies. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Try a Chattanooga Disc Plow, then plowiKg will be a pleasure. Plow in the fall. W. W. Adams. Wanted: To show everyodyb our newly arrived stook of furni turo and house furnishings. Edgefield Mercantile Co. Our stook of mattresses is very large. We oan sell you a first-class cotton mattress at from $5.50 to $15.00. Edgefield Mercantile Co. LOST : Three spotted pigs about two or three months old. Strayed from the college ten days ago. Any information concerning them will be liberally rewarded. F. N. K. Bailey. Gefour'prices on everything in our line. We will sell you at as low prices as can be bought and if the goode are not right we make them so. May & Tompkins. . ?HUI.I.lilli ?! ililli MIMManHWi: ' ; ''3 Cobb9? We aret receiving ; this Season-right now-the best line of Ladies' /. . Dress Goods and Silk Novelties, Gingham, Chambrays, Outings, Shirting. Sheeting, Ticking, Ladies' Waists, Ladies' Kimonas and Dressing Saques, Tailor-made Skirts, and Ladies' . Wrappers. BursonV and Black Cat Perfect fitting Hose. REGAL CORSET-"no fit no pay." Children's School Shoes that Will LAST Handkerchiefs and Towels in abundance, also a beautiful line of Neckwear and Negligee Shirts. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES for everybody that are Solid and will last. " The Best Goods are the Cheapest" to Hats from $i to $5, Shoes any price. Overcoats $5 to $18. We invite you to callion We can suit you in what ever you may need in Gentlemen's wear. WI EM