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sef ield ?dy,ertiser X L. M IMS, - - - E DITOR TERM?: i ONE YEAR 51-50 SIX MONTHS .75 W?DNE5DA2, F^B. ,5, 1908. f When a man has net a goad reason for doing; a thing, he | has a good reason for letting it ? alone.-WALTER SCOTT. ; Cursed be he who casts asDer ?ions upon the "windiug-up" dis * pensary commission ! The resignation of the man in charge of the weather bureau is :? -in order. We've had enough of the kind he has been giving us. -. The Advertiser suggests to the legislators that they surprise the. \, taxpayers agreeably by adjourning before the forty days expire. .-,-:-. Speaker Cannon boasts of the fact that he never used an oath in his life, but he can hardly say .. that, his' tyrannical and arbitrary rulings havo not caused others to '?ii. swear. . As the Williamson syBtem "filled \nany au erstwhile empty crib with c.irn last year, Ejigeneld farmers can not. d> bitter than to try it again. Some political whispering s are occasionally heard, but candi dates will hardly b?gin their "raes" in this county before the road9 got better. A law providing for the enforce ment of labor contracts will pass both Houses without a hitch. It has beeu framed by very astute lawyers and wii'vnot be in con flict witb the''state or national constitutions. ? The dispensary commission ha? .adjourned to meet again on the ' eleventh of February. Th>short duration of their sessions is doubt less due to the unwholesomeness of the atmosphere surroundlbg the dispensary carcass Frequent breathing spells are uecessary. . The personnel of the present legislature, both intellectually . and from tbs standpoint of in tegrity of character, is conceded to be above the average for the past ten years. Some of the ablest lawyers in the state aro to be " found upon the floor of the senate and House. In order to relieve the congest ed condition of the dockets in somo counties, a measure is before the legislature creating a new judicial circu.it. Should the pro posed measure become a law, ' Edgefield will be in the eleventh circuit, which will also embrace the counties of Saluda and Lex ington. ___ ^ "While in conversation a few days ago with a gentleman who ie in close touch-with, the legisla ture, we asked why the daily pa pers are not reporting the proceed ings of the legislature as fully ae during former years, and he re plied: "They report about all thfct's worth reporting. The rest is tomfoolery." In these progressive days, there are several kinds of "watered" stocks. Besides railroad and other "watered" corporation stocks, ' there are said to be {"watered" dispensary stocks. According to the reports of som? Edgefield peo ple who have been slaking their thirst in AikeD, some of the liquor (hat is being dispensed in our sister town has considerable water in it-euough to freeze. In some sections of the state farmers are imposed upon by fer tilizer dealers who sell low-grade guano at high-grade prices. Thip can not be truthfully said of the Edgefield dealers. They are all honest m:n, and sell only reliable guanos at a small margin ofprofi\ When a farmer hanls a sack of gua no from Edgefield he ia assured that be has received full value for hie mouey. It is predicted that, there will not be a dearth of candidates) throughout the state on the prohi bition platform next summer. The | wise politician is keeping bis ear to the ground during these off monthp, and sers, the trend of affairs. The "water wsgon" has become very popular and will b9 crowded by those who want the votes of tho people." The lycf-um entertainments, consisting of lecture?, readings, musicals, etc, that have been given in Edgefield during the past five or more years have heen exceedingly beneficial to our town, morally as well as intellectually. ?'Or this reason, the citiaensof Edgefield,particularly the fathers aD<L mothers, should encourage and co-operate with the opera house manager.'* in their erm', mendable efforts to continue these lyceum courses in the future, Edfrefieid needs these bigb class entertainments. It sen m s that taxes in Son th Carolina are to ke? p jiace with the advanced prices along all lines. Thc etate levy was 4? Us last year and everything po* . .o a levy of 5 mills for tho . "*nt y< ar. President Roosevelt's attention has been called to the fact that a South Carolina woman, president of Lexiugton county, has beonn the mother of five children with in twelve months. Considering his great antipathy for race suicide, the.President was no doubt great ly dee-lighted by this pleasing intelligence from South Caroli na. Quita a number of farms not many miles , from Edge ?eld are lying idle this year on account of the shortage of labor, aud% yet some persons say immigrants are aot needed iu the south. As to the other portion of the cotton belt we are not informed, but the need6 pf^ Edgefield county along this line are ^reat. Elbeit county's been dry eo 'lorg Fhe don't see any difference sine? the prohibition law went into effect. Her exporienc MS that a town orcitycan prosper without liquor.-Elberton (Ga.) Star. Ana so can every other town that has any foundation at all. The t individual, town, county, state or nation that depends on liquor is leaning on au exceeding ly rotten prop.-Walhalla Courier. The 'own of Edgefield bas the honor of bein? located in a coun ty that voted out liquor, and busi ness for the year just closed reach-. ed the highwater mark. Several merchants have recently told us that their business for 1907 ex ceeded all former years. The Ad vertiser concurs most heartily in wha|. the Courier has said : That th? individual or the town that depends upon the liquor busiues? Tor succ?s is "lean-iug on an ex ceedingly rotten prop." -:-;- ? Save All The Manure. Keep the stable'lot well littered, says the Progress? vo Farmer, with leaves ai.d straw for the stock's sake and the land's sake. A load of manure in the stable is worth more to the farmer tban a eack of fertilizer at the factory. There is a great deal more in stable ma nur? than mere plant food. It con tains myriads of bacteria that in some way unknown to the aver age farmer break down and liber ate plant food iu the soil, which makes it of more value than com mercial fertilizer containing an equal amount of plant food. Save all the manure possible. If it does not lessen the fertilizer bill it will increase the crop production. On days when neither plowing nor other work can- be done, if they are convenient to the field, it will pay to haul rotted leaves and throw directly on the land. The fertilizing value will justify the hauling and organic matter added to the soil will also be help ful. County Farmers' Union. If tb.9 members of the Farmers' Union at large Nare as loyal as are the members of the Edge field county rnion, tbe. organiza tion will achieve greet things in 'he future for the agrjcu'-ural in terest of the country. Notwith standing the fact that Monday morning was decidedly the cold est of the winter, the members of tho union, came together and held their meeting according to ap pointment, some coming a dis tance ol' more than twenty miles. Everybody admires the mau who is unswerving in his devotion to duty and in his loyalty to a canne or to an organization. The meeting ou Monday morn ing was called to order by the president, Hon. W. R. Parks, and divine blessings were iuvoked by tbe chaplain, Rev. J. T. Little john. The , following unions were represented: y Parksvill?: Hon. W. R. Parks. Rehoboth: J. L. Gilchrist, John D; Hughey and E. C. Winn Red Hill: J. T. Littlejohn. Harmony : H. W. Dobey, W. F. Stillwell, WJQ. Toney and Mr. Cosey. White Town: G. S. Cartlidge and D I.Morgan. After the reading and approval of the minuses of the previous meeting, repo.ts from the recpnt state convention were made by Mr. Wm. Toney, Mr. J. D. Hugh ey and Hou. W. R. Parks. The new constitution which was adopted by the state convention was also adopted by the union of Edgefield county.: The queF-tiou of purchasing snjano for the crop of 1908 wap freely dipcuesed, b?t until th?ir plans are more fully matured the union has nothing to give out for pub icafion along this line. Tho holding of colton also cerne 1 np for dire ipsioj}, and th** ?ir-* vai'ing eentim^?t was that far T?ITS p?iould c?itinue to hold. The members of the onion b> 'ieve ?hat the staple will yet com mand a better price if a co.isid- ' erable quantity is withheld from the market. The next meeting of the Coun ty Uuion wi1! be' "held on the 1st Monday in April. , A large assortment of choice br iuds of chewing fob icoo and > a fin? line of cigar?. Try them. R. T. Scurry. ll SLSaUy Day for the Woman's Mfa sion Socioties of Edgefield As sociation. On next WednoFday begin ni np hi ll o'clock promptly, th re will be iii all day meeting of the Mis sion societies of this Bisociution at tho Baptist churcb. when our beloved missionary, Mrs. NV. E. Entzminger, who has laborftd so faithfully m Brazil, will bethe central figure. Ti.e society nt Kdirefield has been PXD?c'iug Mr?. Eutzmingpr for several weokp, and it is with great pleasure that wa can now anr.ouuce her pnrlv coming. Al though the prPiPnce of Mrs. Entzminger is puffioipnt induc .ment to tbs mission workprs in our association to com?1, tbprc will also b? a program for 'he day, full of interest. We do not want to keep all these good things tc ourselves, but aro very anxions that ali the mis sion societies in Edgpfield as sociation shall send-at least one representative, and as many mnre asean be persuaded to come, and get renewed inspiration for the new ypar. Personal letters have been wrixton to all the leadprs in the association, who could not bo peen personally, and we al ready have tbe assurance tbat there will be a number present: Don't be one to miss this oppor tunity. February is often themofit disagreeable month of the year, but it is hoped the day will bp favorable, and that we can all. meet togptber as well in Februa ry ES in May, to listen sud lean, from the wisdom and pxpenencep of all those who are on the pro gram. Everything will be done for vnur comfort, and luncheon will b) served at the church. PROGRAM Devot ic nal expre ses-Misa H H. Wright, S ?lo-"In the. secret of hip pretence, ' Miss Eliza Mirna. Addr?.ps-Mrs. W.E. Entzmi ger. Solo-Miss)Gertrudo BrumfipM Lunch' on. Sunbeam work. Specially ad dransed to leaders and mothers. Mrs. W. J. Hatcher. Solo-"Face to fac\" Mrs. J. R rompkinr. Talk by "our raii-sicn iry," Mis? Gertrude Bromfield. Wednesday evening, addreps on missions, Dr. C. E. Bur's. Invitation Ci m mittle, ridgefield Woman's Missiou^So ciety. County Auditor's Notice. the effie of County Auditoi will be open to negive tax r" turns from the first day of Janua ry 1908 to the 20th day of Feb mary 1908. All persons owting property ot any kiud whatsoever, or in am capacity, a* hui-band, guardi?n, executor, administrator or trus tee are rf quired to make return? of the same to the Auditor under oath within the time above named ; and the Auditor is required ty law to add a penalty of fifty per cent to all property that is uot re turned on or before the 20th da\ of February in any year. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years, except those exempt by law, aro deemGd taxable polls. As the law now requires the Au ditor to take charge of the Treas urer's duplicate on the 1st, day o? January and count a penalty of one per cent on all delinquent? and as his office is also required to be kept opeD on certain days | during the months of January and February, for the bunefit of tnt county pension board, it is a physical irupossibili'y for him to do this and at the same time re ceive tax returns ?D the various townships; and as but very few take advantage of the township j appointments, I will be found in tho Auditor's office, during the en^' tire term for receiving tax returns, and for the convenience of those who desire to make their own re turns at home I will be pleased to mail them bianka for that purpose upon their requests. J. B. Haliiwanger, Co. Auditor. FOR ALL CREATION The one TRADE HARK remedy fora// ac/tesa/ict pains in man and beast /s NOAHS LINIMENT 2S?i2lc^f5e- Monrjr refunded IfaXuito^otll IcUtmed. Hoxu r.ZM Kur Co., Boitoc, MM"U1A K:r. I Fi rf! Fir?- ! Fir I Th? fost is ,t. <. sitiad ?o go,uninsured *?. J. Narrm, Agt. Notice. On thp 21t'i day of Februm 1908 the undersigned will mak application unto the Probat? Court, Edgefield C. H. S?utl Can.Jina, for '**a fina! disciiM'g from her fiust as administratrix of th? Pf-ti'eof B. J. Cr.ok*r,d. ce .te d. Coy C. Wood. taan?s Baie K?QO? ?iotrtle asd Neyer^pect it rrevnlcner of Kl?at: Most people do not r^?t^b^-akrrri nr increase and-reci*r?tahle^revalency of kidney disease. ; Whilckidncydis- ? ^orders are the 1 most common ciscases that prc- ? vail, they are j almost the last j recognized by patient and phy- ! sicians, vito con- I tent- themselves I mik .doctoring tlie.effects, while die orig inal disease undermines tlie rvstem. What To Do. There is comfort iu the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,, fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back, kidnej-s, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and skiding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liqdor,. wine or beer, and overcomes that "unpleasant ne cessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get np 'TnanV times during the night. The mild and thc extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands .the highest for its wonderful cures of the most dis tressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. ~S?ld by drug gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle and a book that tells all about it, both sent f ree i by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing hamton, N. Y. When Home of Btnunp-Iloot. writing mention this paper and don't make anv mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and thc address, Binghamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swsmp-Root, and the address, Birghamton, N Y., on e^ery bottle. Rheumatic Folks Are| You Sore Your rodneys are Well? Many rheumatic attacks are due to uric acid i i the blood. But the duly of the kidneys is to remove all uric acid from the oh od. Ir.p presence there slnws the kidneys ire inactive.. I/ou'f delay with "uric acid solvent?." You might go on till doomsday with them, but un'il you cure the kidneys vou will lr v?r get well. Du-uV Kidu'-y Pills not only remove* uric ncid, bu* eure ;h>- kidneys and '.ben ali danger fr ni u ic acid is end*d. Rupert B. Ca I yo,'i book biu du r. emploved at The Sut- Punishing Co., official printer? f r :h ? ifSnuUi Carolitin, living :<.t 1010 .Lumb' r S? , Colombia, S. C., s?jr? : "I Ihnueh' 1 had rheutnatifciii and Teated for it on thar b?ln f. 1 used all kind? of liniment*. Th? pain wa? in my back and hips clear to Hw shoulders. The finir inputs did no good and I tool? to blood medicines but ?hr-v did uni help me. I took a lo? g trip in h -pea that the cbnnye rf clirrinV? .night help rjQ*?. 1 was away foi three mouths lut could see ur change for th'- better. I beprd ol Doau's Kidney Pills and deter mined to try them, and got a box at a drug store. They completely removed the pains cut of my back and I have not f?!t a" touch of the old trouble sine? I used them/' For sale by all dealers. Price 50 ceutsv Foster-Miiburn dCo., Buffnlo, Now York, sole a^eut)^ for the Uuited States. ; Remember the iiiar-Doau's aud take no other To The Public: We are ready lo store your cot ton and make liberal advances on same-Sell you your wagons, and buy your cotton seed. We solicit your business. Adams Warehouse Co. W. E. Lott, Mau ager. - The Jumping Off Place. "Consumption had me in its erasp ; and T had almost reached the jumping off place when I was advised to try Dr. King's New Discovery; and I want to say right now, it saved my life. Im provement began with the fir6t bottlp, and after taking oue dozeD bottles I was a well and happy man again," say* George Moore, of Grime&land, N. C. As a r< me dy for coughs and colds ard heal er of weak, sore lungs and for pre venting pneumonia New Discov ery is supreme. 50c and $1 00 at G L Penn & Son W E Lynch & Co. druggists. Trial bottle free. Barred Plymouth Rocks. I have a lot of fine Cocker els, from $1 to $2 each E{?gs $1 for 15. My fowls are strictly pure breed. J. P. BATE/, Edgefie?d, 5. C. Highest price paid for county claims. Present them to Mr. N. M. Joues at the store of Messrs. Jones & Sou. ?. N. K. Bailey. RUBBER TIRES: I have P machine for resetting your old tires or putting, on new onet Best rubber tires carried in stock All work guaranteed. . W. H. P well. ight Saw, Lathe and iSbin *le Mills, Engines, Boilers. Supplies and repairs, Porta ble , Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts ind Pipes. WOOD SAWS md SPLITTERS. Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGUSTA, GA. We have a large stock of these wagons in all sizes both in Thimble-Skein and Steel Arra, which we are offering at attractive prices. ?gjricixitiiral Implements. Disk Harrows all sizes with and without tongues, Peg Tooth Harrows, Cotton, Corn and Fertilizer Planters combined, Gantt Guano Distributors, Oliver Chilled Plows and repairs, Genuine Dixie-Boy plows and repairs. Hardware, Hardware. We carry in this department an up to-date line, both in staple hardware and shelf good?, which we buy in solid car lots and can save you money on anything in the hardware line. Groceries and Plantation Supplies. In this department you will always find large stocks to select from which we buy in large quan tities, which you" will always find fresh and the best in quality the market affords. T>iry Goods, Notions and -Shoes. In these departments you will find large and clean stocks to select from, up to date, and the price very reasonable. . can make it to your interest to come ~ to Greenwood to do your business. m m m ?9 ?# L<irg* stock of p?ipf-r,penF, P'-n ci 's and tableta. B. Timmons. tT.in Rate of cost on TVellin^s and JBarus in the country, is $1.20 per hundred or.if three lyears, 80 cte per hundred. E. J. N ?rris/Agt. I ?vrjte Bond Insurance, Life lusuraucy Accident Insurance, Health Insurance, Tornado In surance, Plate Glass Tnt-urance and Life Insurance on Horses and j Mules. E.J. Norris, Agt. Just received fresh shipment Force, Grape Nuts, Oat Meal and Shredded Wh-at. B. Timmons. The Aetna has tho largest Capi tal Stock of all Companies. E. J. Norris, Agt. WE PAY YOU TO SAVE Send yonr siringa to .this strong, sound, eon ?Br78.i?S"SaTin*8 Bank- 0n request wo will un? yera FREB. a supply of our -Bank Messenger ?oner Mailers for tho safe transmission of coin or Barrener In making bank deposits br mall. Yon Oan send small deposits each week.and as ircmr savings accumulate will Issue rou Oertificatcs of deposit bearing lnterett/ Itt Ute liberal rato of ' mall. Too "4% INSURANCE J 1 now represent a strong line of Fire Insurance Companies and can insure your property. Your patronage will be appreciated. ?If* A. SMITH. BS-Hs>_j ""IB1 m ?r*W>. sr m ??'?'X :ARKS DESIGNS '??" COPYRIGHTS ?tc. Anvomo Fending a R'KO?C'I and description mm nclfiiir nxrertnln our opinion froc wliothor ar niven! inn ls probably patentable Coninumlra lions nt.ricf ly conOdontlnI. Handbook on Patenta sent free. Oiliest agency for Recuring patents. l'ntcnts taken through Munn St Co. receive special notice, without charge, lu tho A hnrdsnmrty Illustrated weekly. Lnnrcst cir culation of itny FoientlUo journal. Ternis. ?3\ year: f<>nr months, 8L Bold by all newsdealers. fflURfi & Co.36?Bread^ New York branch Office. G2S V St? Washington.D.C.. Citation. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF EDGEFIEL-D. By J. D. Alien, Esq., Probate Judge. Whereas, c. \V. Widemm made suit to me, tq grant bim letters oC administration of the estate and effects of Mri. C. A. Wideman, .de ceaseoS. ..' t These are therefore to cite ancrad. m< nish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Mrs.GT A Wideman, deceased, that they be and nppear before me, in the Court of Probatt, to be held at Edgefleld, C. H. S.C. on the 20th day of Feby. next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have whv the said administra tion should not be gMnted. Given under my Hand this 4th day of Keb. 1?08 J. D. ALLEN, J. P. E. C INSURANCE When placing your Insur ance give me a call. I rep resent a very strong line of FIRE - - - Insurance Companies, am Agent for the largest L,Ii^E> - - - Insurance Co. I will ap preciate a share pf y^urbusi ness. 1 can be found at my office---Oflice Mo a---orer Bunk ct" Edgcneld. James T .VJI.Vfs? Uk EDGEFLELD, S C. State and County Depository DIRECTORS. J. C. SHEPPARD, W. W. ADAMS, J. R. BOUKNIGHT. T. H. RAINSFOB J. M. COBB, B. S. HOLLAND, A. S. TOMPKINS, C. C. Fuxnw. W. E. PRESCOTT. OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, President. W. W. ADAMS, Vice-Prei dent. E. J. MI MS, Cashier J. l\j ALLEN, Ass't Cashier. Pays interest on deposits by special .ont rar!.. . Miifipy i?> oao on libral term*. I'ro'ttpt and polite attention to bus nt?-8. YOUR Am ount Solicited I KitLw:GOUGH SAND CUSS THE LUf?QS KITH lr? mc ONSUMPTION OUGHSand 50c &S1.00 OLDS Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LTJITG TROUB LES, or MONS Y BAOS. TIM MO ? & CORLEY, -SURGEON DENTISTS, Appointments at Trenton on"; Wednesdays. C?*own ?and. Bridge Work a,Special typ JAS. S. BYRD. SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, S* C ? jMr"Oflice over* Post-Office.. KT?"w^ Wiriri vals at Special BARGAIN PRICES 25 all wool ART SQUARES. LOO BEAUTIFUL RUGS These goods are new and will be sold very low. 36 Cases of SHOES for early Spriug business. All solid and reliable. We waut your business and will give you honest merchandise and the closest I rices consistent with good quality. WEAR REGAL CORSETS. GUANO GUA W?I?????? We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizer, Co's Goods. P. & F. A. D. Bone Augusta High Grade Acid of All Grades These goods are now iu the warehouse ready for delivery. Jones & Son ca I Let us supply you with ? Cabbage Plants "We get them fresh by express from the coast. T. P. Lyon & Co.