Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, May 13, 1908, Image 3
d^efield Advertiser
" WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1908.
Local News.
The - frieods of Miss Ida Cog
nro were glad to see her io town
o Monday.
Miss Flora Ouzts, of Elmwood,
as among the visitors in Edge
eld on Monday.
Edgefield has no automobiles
et bat quite a number of Edge
eldians have pretty turnouts.
FOB SALE: A fine pointer)
oppy, six weeks of age. Apply at
bis office.
Quite a number 'of Edgefield
le will attend Children's Day
ercises at McKondree on Sun
ay next.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Bailey
ccompamed by their two cbil
reu, left on yestHrday for Peoria,
h, to make their home in future.
Mrs. Ida F. Sheppard has been
coding the pr?t week with her
ughter, Mrs. Carrie Miller, in
rt h Augusta.
Get.a pair of Puritan corsets
w and save 15%.- Wear thtm
irty days, and if not satisfactory
ur money refunded.
May & Tompkins.
Mr. W. B. Maffett was in tvwu
Monday and stated that much
the cotton is dying in his sec
JQ and will have to be planted
The merchants are elated over,
prospect of a tremendous fruit
p. They cap now unload the
it jars that they have bad
red away for more than a year.
"If you don't like our paper,"
ye a Wyoming editor, "tell us
in a letter containing $2, the
Dual subscription price. Otber
se' keep, still, as it's none of
or darned business."
he candidates need not go
und Parksville until the sec
crop of chickens is ready for
ughter. The early crop was de
ured last week by the Sunday
bool convention.
r. J. M. Miner, was among
veterans who attended the re
mo on ' Monday. Mr. Miner
expects to attend the re
efer the entire som h to be
ld in Birmingham iu June.
Mr. R. L. Do nova nt aud Mr. A.
Glover are in Columbia in at
udance upon the Grand Lodge
O. 0. F. The former is a mern*
r of the Grand Lodge? serving!
an important committee, and
y latter represents the Edgefield
Jge.
Candidate West told us on Mon
y that he attended the school
cnic at Long Branch on Satur
y, and never saw so many pret
y? ung ladies before in his life,
e- also said the candidates were
thick that you couldn't stir
hem with a stick.
John A. Boy kin, Esq., is spend
ig a few days in Edgefield, hav
.g come from Columbia whither
went-to attend the funeral of
B brother-in-law, Mr. W. F. M.
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Calhouu
ere summoned to Columbia on
hureday last on account of the
eatb of Mr. W. F. M. King, Mrs.
alhouih's broiber-in-l?w. Mr.
albou'o returned on Frid?y but
'rs. Calhoun remained in Colnm
until Monday afternoon.
We solicit your prescription
usiuess. Utmost care is exer
ised in compounding prescrip
ions and only pure, fresh dregs
re used. Oof prices are very
asosable.
PENN & HOLSTEIN,
SUCCPPF0r8 to
G. L. Penn & Son.
-The Advertiser had a very
pleasant call on Monday from Mr.
A. B. dargile, editor of the Salu
da Standard. Mr. Cargile came to
Edgefield to attend a meeting of
the board of corporators cf the
proposed electric road. He says
that work on the Saluda road was
. discontinued on account, of the
panic but that it will be resumed
later. v
Mr. M. B. Hugbep, better known
as Bud Hughes, the faithful sex
ton of Mountain Creek church is
d^ad. For morer than twenty-five
years be has looked after the
keeping of the cntgrcb and ceme
tery in so faithful and conscien
tious R mar.uer as to call forth the
commendation of every one who
knew bim. His place will not be
easy to fill.
Everybody is admiring the
grass abd beautiful shrubbery
in tbe enclosure around the pub
hz well. The Dorothy Perkins
roso that is running upon the
wei! shelter is exceedingly beau
tiful aud is creating considerable
comment If the ladies who are
interested io civic improvement
are encouraged, they will in a fe?
year? transform old Edgefield.
PRESCRIPTIONS our special
. We solicit your Prescriptions
v or night.
"WE GUARANTEE pure drugs
accurate compounding, and rea
ttonablc prices.
W. E. LYNCH & CO.
Mr. J. W. Peak, Jr., haviu?
eeu indisposed for some time
me home on Tbuwdav last and
mined several day P. He return
on yepterday to Charleston t<
-ume bis studies at the College
Charleston. Jamie, as Edgefielc
nows him, has applied bimsel
closely and was unwilling U
uai-j away from bis classes s
y longer than absuintely nee
mry.'
' 1 '
Special services ar? b?i:igheld
in the Catholic church every
evening this w*ek.
. The game of ball on Friday af
ternoon between the S. C. C. I.
and Trenton teams resulted/in a
score of 14 to 4 in favor of the
latte/.
If you want a gun, rifle, bisycle,
automobile, or base bali supplier,
write Foucher's Gun, Look and
Bicyole Works of Augusta. Read
their advertisements in thie issue.
It wiii pay you. .
Rev. J. T. Littlejohn and A. S.
Tompkins, Esq.. are in Columbia
this week in attendance upon tbe
district lodge of the Knights of
Pythias 8? representatives of the
Edgefield lodge.
Capt. Joe Brunson' returuwd to
his home in Aiken on Saturday
last, after feasting for a week
upop Turkey creek ''cats," and
exchanging war-time and boyhood
experiences with his friends and
kiudred.
S*?e our new gingham and
chambrays. They are beauties.
May ?fe Tompkins.
On Friday next the Greenville
Female college will observe Col
lege Day. One item on Ihe pro
gram will be the singing of the
ol lege song, "The Call of the G.
F. C.," which was written by Mrs.
Emmie Gaines Padgett.
The Advertiser acknowledges
the receipt of an invitation to at
tend the ommeucemeut of Win
throp college beginning ou. May
31st. This splendid institution
will send out 88uBweet girl gradu
ates" th is year.
Dr. C. E.' Burts left on yester
day to attend tho Southern Bap
tist convention which is being
held in Hot springs, Ark., this
week. .Mrs. Buns is visiting her
mother in .Anderson while Dr.
Burts is away.
Big lot of Puritan corsets just
received. Every pair, guaranteed^
May & Tompkins.
Attention is directed to the ad
vertisement of J. B. White & Co.,
Augusta's only department store.
This mammoth s ore gives es
pecial attention lo mail orders
and solicits a sbare of the busi
ness of the Edgefield shoppers
who are unable to visit the city
in person.
Mr. T. P. Morgan, the cotton
weigher^ was in town on Saturday
and said tb o t his occupation now
is "turning the dirt " Mr. Morgan
engaged Mr. A. M. Timmermau
to weigh the few bales of cotton
Ibi.t are being marketed.
Yiu will find many useful ar
ticles on our '10 cents counter.
May & Tompkins.
M?88 Mary Evans is in Wash
ington as the guest of Senator and
Mri. Frank Gary. On account of
the crowded condition of the
steamer, Miss Mary was unable t?
secure passage and much to ber
disappointment had to forego her
European trip.
A gentleman who is informed
as to tho construction of the fish
way at the locks told the writer a
few days ago that in order for fish
to pass up the Sa?*autiah above
the locks they must have
legs and claws. In other words
must be equipped for climbing
as well as swimming. ?
The pretty new delivery wagon
of Messrs. Penn & Holeiien is at
tracting considerable attention.
As the wagon is covered, packages
will be protected from the rain
while boiug delivered. Tba name
of the firm bas been painted on
the sides in beautiful, bright let
ters. The Advertiser commends
the progressiveness of this popu
lar firm.
Ger?. Butler's friends are con
gratulating him over his receut
good fortune, the courts having
decided in his favor in the case
involving the large feo of $75,000.
If we understand correctly, Gen.
Butler will soon receive a brge
portion of this pum from the
United States treasury.
Just received a beautiful lot of
muslins, figured and plain lawns
and summer goods of all kinds.
The ladies should not miss seeing
them.
J. W. Peak.
Mr. G. D. Mim8 brought Mrs.
Mims up ou Sunday to remain un
til after the commencement. He
called to sen us. on Monday, and,
ov. being asked about tue progress
be is making with farming opera
tions, replied that hib farm bar
two good crops on it: a crop oi
clods and a crop of Legro babies
Mr. Mirna says lhere have been
six 8dditious to tfce-colored popu
lation on bis farm since Christ
mas. At that rate, he wiil in a fe^
years have a surplus of labor.
Photographs.
Spring is the best time foi
Photographs, especially of Chil
dren.
R. H. Mims.
Tornado Ineurunce, Dwelling*
?20 cents $100.00.
E. J. Norrib.
Fresh candies: Just received t
fresh shipment of Sparrow'i
chocolates and bon bors by ex
press.
B. , Timmons.
We sell Waterman's Idea
Fouotain Pens, which represen
the highest standard of excellence
Every pen guaranteed to givi
satisfaction.
W\ E. Lynch & Co.
Van Camp's Pork and Beane
and Hulled Corn Hominy.
B. Timmops.
WV call especial attention to
the advertisement of Messrs. May
& Tompkins in this ieeue. Ladies,
they are making an offer that you
cannot afford to miss.
In order to raise fonds for their
treasury, the ladies who are in for
ested in Civic improvement have < e
cided to assist in the management
of tbe lyceum course next season,
and urge thoBe who recently Bub
j ecribed for tickets to renew their
subscription.
Tho second quarterly conference
of the Edgefield charg9 will bn
held iu'Trentou Methodist church
on Sunday afternoon, May 17th.
Preaching by presiding el 1er, Dr.
J. W. Daniel, at Trenton at 4:30
p. m. and at the Edgefield Metho
dist church at 8:30 p. m. same
day. . .
lu oui notice of the closing
exercises of the Colliers school
last, week we should have stated
that the prize for the best speller in
the school was awarded to Master
D. T. Mathis. Our informant in
advertently omitted his name.
The young ladies of the Bap
tist Sunday school who compose
the classes of Mrs. M. E. Barker,
Mr. W. B. Cogburu and Mr. J. L
Mim3 will give a mooulight pic
nic on the Addison lawn adjoin
ing the Baptist church on Thurs
day evening from 8 to ll iu com
pliment to the young men of the
Baraca class. -
The ladies who compose the
"college beautiful" club were very
successful with their entertain
ment ou Friday evening. The ad
mission fees and, the receipts
from the sale of ice cream,amount
ed to about forty-five dollars. This
will pay all expenees incurred
thus far and leave a small balance
in the treasury.
Prior to last w*eek, there had
not been a prisoner in the Edg?
field jail since the March term of.
court. Clarence Oliphant, colored,
who lived near McKeodree was
committed to jail last week charg
ed with criminal assault. The
colored people around McKendree
were very active iu the capture of
this member of tbeir race who we
understand has confessed his
guilt.
Graduating Recital.
Miss Lillie May Bailey and
Miss Edwardiua Blalock, gradu
ates iu the departments of expres
sion and music, respectively, will
give a recital in the college audi
torium on Friday evening next.
The public is cordially invited to
attend. No admission fee will be
charged.
Very Creditable Appearance.
The Edgefield Rifles gave an
exhibition drill on the square on
Thursday afternoon, making an
exceedingly creditable appear
ance. Capt. Collett and his men
are to be congratulated upon the
rapid progress they, have made.
The Advertiser wants to seethe
Ecg ifield boys bear off all of the
nonors during the Charleston en
campment next month".
Very Efficient Agent.
The manufacturers of the Singer
sewing machine have made their
reputation, as well as built up a
tremendous business, by sending
live, aggressive meu into every
section of the country. Singer sew
ing machines are being sold in
this s^ctiou by Mr. L. G. Quarles,
an Edgefield county man. Mr.
Quarles is a very successful sales
man, placing on sn averag? two
machines every week.
Farm Work Backward.
Mr. W. P. Johnson, of the
Sophia section, was in Edgefield
on Saturday, and stated to the
writpr that he recently took a
trip from Edgefield to Greenwood
and never before saw farmers so
backward with their work. Hs
saw a stand of cotton on only two
or three farms and in many in
stances the ground had only been
laid off for the fertilizers. With
the supply of labor inadequate, it
will be impossible for farmers to
catchup, or to make a full crop,
Wide Buggies Needed.
We saw two young ladies from
a neighboring town drive in
Edgefield a few days ago wearing
"Merry Widows" that almost
crowded them out of tue buggy,
Despite the fact tuat ono young
lady leaned to the right and thc
other to the loft, their prettj
"widows" locked horns. Ramsey &
Jones aud the Edgefield Mercan
tile Company will have to order
some Epecially constructed bug
gies with seats about eight feet
wide so as to accommodate twr
''Merry Widows" side by side.
jSienu Springs and Harrie
Lilhia waler always on hand
B. Timmons.
Souvenir Pobt Cards containing
Edgefield views? cents each.
PENN & HOLSTEIN.
Large assortment offish crack
ers just received from the Nation
al Biscuit Compa-iv.
B. Timmons.
Seed Irish Potatoes: Large 6hip
ment of bpet, selected Eaeten
Seed Irish Potatoes.
. W. E. Lynch & Co.
We sell the Waterman Fount
am Pen?-the best on the market
PENN & HOLSTEIN,
successors to
. G. L. Penn & Son
Very large stock of wagon aix
buggy harness. Let us suppl) you
Ramsey & Jones.
Economizes the i
ter and eggs ; m
cake and pasir
ing, nutritious
This is the
Thora are Alum and Phosphi
a lower price, but no bouse!
o? ber family con t
Back Yard Contest.
The Edgefield Civic Club is
offering $3.00 worth of garden im
plements for the best kept back
yard in Edgefield.. A second prize
will also be offered. The inspec
tion will take place on Thursday
10th of June. Further particular?!
n< xt week.
Ordinance Violated.
There has been much complaint
ou account of the violation of the
town ordinance which prohibits
the tying of cows on the streets.
Besides.-- frightening ladies and
children, cows with long ropes
tied to them almost block the
streets and sidewalks. in some
instances. Those who have bee?',
in the habit of tying out their co^s
had better heed this word of warn
ing^ or henceforth the ordinance
will be enforced.
GARDEN SEED : A. large assort
ment of Laudreth's celebratf-d
strf?d JUBt received. Let us supply
your needs.
W. E. LYNCH & CO.
We would ) glad for the
housewives to 6ee our large stock
ol' Crockery. We have plain sod
d' coratud ware, and can supply
ibo ueeds of every home.
w Ramsey & Jouei.
FOR SALE : Toole Cotton Seed,
strictly pure, at 50 cents per bush
el.
W. E. Lott.'
Fr'.sh Bupply of Harris Lithia
Water just received.
B. Timmona.
Large assortment of stationery
and writing material of all kinds
just received.
W, E. Lynch & Co.
Large assortment of the cele
brated Buist "Prize Medal" Gar
den Seed. They never fail to ger
minate.
PENN & HOLSTEIN,
successors to
G. L. Penu & Son
Delightful canned California
Peaches and Pears.
B. Timmona.
Another shipment of Sparrov/'e
and Lowney's'tine candies just -e
ceived.
B. Timmon8.
Have you tried our "Lord Cas
per" cigars-nothiug better.
B. Timmoue.
For Audi cor.
I respectfully announce myself ?
candidate for the office of Auditor oi
Edgefield county and solicit the sup
port of the people, pledging myself tc
abide the result of the Democratic pri
mary. '.
J. RANSOM TIMMERMAN.
I hereby announce myself for th(
office of Auditor of Edgefield county
subject to the rules and regulation!
of the Democratic primary, and pledgi
myself to abide the result of same.
J. B. HALTIWANGER.
For Coroner.
I hereby respectfully offer myself t<
the voters of Edgefield county for re
election to th^ofnce of coroner in th<
August primary. I shall faithfully
j abide by all rules, regulations and de
' cisions of the Democratic primary.
GIP H. SEIGLER.
I hereby annouce myself a3 a can
didata for the office of Coroner o
Edgefield county, subject to the rule:
and regulations cf the Democratic
primary, and will be grateful to m.1
friends and fellow citizens for theii
votes and for their help.
, J. B. CARTLEDGE.
I hereby announce myself a cpr "i
date for Coroner of Edgefield county
pledging myself to abide the result o
the Democratic primary and to suppor
the nominees of the same.
PETER OUZTS.
The effect of m
You catch col?
down because of ti
Strengthen y
j? Emulsion.
ijj It builds new blood
JU system.
,? ALL DRUGGISTS
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use of flour, but
lakes the biscuit,
Y more appetiz
and wholesome.
fbwkr
ELY PURE
only baking
e from Royal
n of Tartar.
ito of Lime mixtures ?old at
<eeper regarding tho health
ilford to UM them.
For County Commissioner.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for re-election as county
commissioner, pledging myself to abide
j the result of the primary and to sup
port the nominees of the same.
W. G. WELLS.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-election as couuty com
missioner and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary.
W. E. TURNER.
I hereby ?nnounce that I am a can
didate for the office of County Com
missioner,'and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary.
JAMES DEVORE.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for tne office of County Commis
sioner for Edgefield county, and pledge
myself to abide by the rules ana regu
lations governing the Democratic pri
mary.
? JOHN O. HERIN.
For Supervisor of Registration
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-election to the office of Su
pervisor of Registration and pledge
myself to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary ana to support the
nominees of the same.
G. G. WEST.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for re-election to the office
of Supervisor of Registration, and
pledge myself to abide the result of
the Democratic primary and to support
the nominees of the same.'
CHARLES STROM.
I herewith respectfully announce
myself a candidate for re-election for
Supervisor of Registration of Edge
field county, pledging myself to abide
the result of the primary election and
to support the nominees of the party.
GEORGE W. QUARLES.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Supervisor, of
Registration, and pledge myself to
abide by the' result of the primary
election.
A. M. TIMMERMAN.
For Magistrate.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of magistrate of the
8th judicial district of Edgefield coun
ty, subject to the rules and regula
tions of tha Democratic primary.
T. J. MCDOWELL.
I ama cardidate for magistrate of
the 4th judicial district of Edgefield
county, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
J. B. ADAMS.
We hereby place the name of Wal
ter W. Miller in nomination as a can
didate for Magistrate of the 4th judi
cial district of Edgefield county, pledg
ing him to abide the result of the
Democratic primary.
FRIENDS
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for t??e office of magistrate of the
8th judicial district of Edgefield coun
ty, and pledge myself to abide the re
sult of tne primary election.
H. A. HERRING.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for re-election to the office
of Magistrate for the 8th judicial dis
trict of Edgefield county, pledging my
self to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary.
A. C. OUZTS.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for magistrate of the 2nd judicial
district, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
WALLACE W. WISE.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for Magistrate of the 5th judicial
district of Edgefield county, subject to
the rules and regulations of the Demo
cratic primary.
JOHN R. BLACKWELL.
I respectfully announce that I am a
candidate for the office of Magistrate
of the 6th judicial district of Edgefield
county, and pledge myself to abide the
result of the primary election.
J. H. BUSSEY.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for Magistrate of the 1st Judicial
District of Edgefield county, pledging
myself to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary.
N. L. BRUNSON.
When you need a buggy try a
Rock Hill, or Hackney, or Colum
bus, or a Tyson and Jones. No
stronger line of buggies can be
lound io this section. Large as
sortment to select from.
Ramsey & Jones.
alar?a lasts a long time. ^
I easily or become run- Q
ie after effects of malaria. e$>
ourself with Scott's
and tones up your nervous
3: 600. ANO $1.00. jgj
$ Fellow-citizens, W^j?
m yotes. We need HB
W 'em in our busi- n
iF" ness. -*?
% W****
? For State Senate.
I announce myself a candidate for
the position of state senator, from
Edgefield county and pledge myself to j
abide the result of the Democratic!
primary.
P. B. MAYSON.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the State Senate," and pledge
myself to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary election, and support
the nominees of the party.
THOS. H. RAINSFORD.
House of Representatives.
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the House of Represen
tatives, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic ) primary and
to support the nominees of the same.
S. McG. SIMKINS.
Thanking my friends and fellow
citizens for their past generous con
sideration and soliciting their votes in
the approaching primary, I announce
my candidacy for the House of Rep
3entatives as a member from Edge
field county, subject to all of the
rules and regulations of the Democrat
ic party, and pledge myself to abide
the result of said primary election.
J. R. BLOCKER. JI
I hereby announee myself a candi
date for the House of Representatives
from Edgefield county and pledge my
self to abide the result of the Demo
cratic primary.
S. T. WILLIAMS.
I respectfully announce that I am a
candidate for the House of Represen
tative from Edgefield county and
pledge myself to abide by the rules and
regulations of the Democratic party.
M. P. WELLS.
For Clerk of Court.
Thanking the citizens of Edgefield
county for the generous support given
me in the past, I hereby announce my
self a candidate for re-election to the
Dffice of Clerk of Court, pledging my
self that if elected, I will try and be
faithful to the trusts imposed upon
me. Will abide the result and support
the nominees of the Democratic pri
mary.
W. B. COGBURN.
Master in Equity.
I announce myself a candidate for
re-election to the office of Master in
Equity of Edgefield county, subject to
the rules of the primary.
W. F. ROATH.
For Sheriff.
I hereby respectfully announce that I
I am a candidate for re-election to the |
office of Sheriff of Edgefield county,
and pledge myself to abide by the re
sult of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees of the same.
W. G. OUZTS.
At the solicitation of many friends
I offer myself a candidate for sheriff
of Edgefield county, aud pledge my-1
self to abide by the result of the
Democratic primary, and to give my
entire time and natural detective
ability to the office.
R. T. SCURRY.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Sheriff of Edge
field county, and pledge myself to
abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
EUGENE F. THRAILKILL.
Superintendent of Education
I hereby announce myself a candi
date to succeed myself as Superintend
ent of Education of Edgefield county,
subject to the Democratic primary. If
elected, I will endeavor to be as faith
ful to the trust in the future, as I have
endeavored to be in the past.
W. D. HOLLAND.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for Superintendent of Education,
subject to the Democratic primary, and
solicit the support of the voters of
Edgefield county. If elected, I pledge
myself to a conscientious discharge of
the duties of the office.
A. R. NICHOI SON.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Superintendent of
Education of Edgefield county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic primary.
T. H. ROBERTSON.
For County Treasurer.
I herewith very respectfully offer
myself to the voters of Edgefield coun
ty for re-election to the office of Treas
urer, in the August primary. I shall
faithfully abide by all rules and regu
lations and decisions of the Democrat
ic party.
J. T. PATTISON.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
election to the office of ? Treasurer of
Edgefield county, subject to the Demo
cratic primary. The support of the
people will be gratefully appreciated.
JAS. T. MIMS.
For Supervisor.
I take this means of anuouncing tc
my friends and fellow citizens that 1
am a candidate for re-election to the
office of Supervisor of Edgefield coun
ty, subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary. I will
gratefully appreciate the support anc
votes of all my friends and fellow citi
zens.
D/P. SELF.
Subject to the Democratic primary,
I respectfully announce my candidacy
for the office of Supervisor of Edge
field countv, and respectfully ask th<
support of my friends and fellow citi
zens. I fear that I shall not be able t*
canvass the county, so earnestly be|
my friends to take care of my interests
R. J. MOULTRIE.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Supervisor o
Edgefield county, and pledge myself b
abide the result of the Democrati
primary. *
ALBERT P. LOTT.
I hereby announce myself a'candi
date for the office of Supervisor o
Edgefield county, and pledge myself t
abide the result of the primary elec
tion.
J. H. REEL.
For Cotton Weigher.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-election to the position o
Cotton Weigher for the town of Edge
field, and if elected will be faithful t
all of the duties of said position.
T. P. MORGAN.
I hereby respectfully announce my
self as a candidate for the office o
Cotton Weigher of the town of Edge
field.
BUD BRYAN.
I hereby annonnce myself a candi
date for Cotton Weigher for the tow :
of Edgefield, and pledge nryself i:
elected to discharge my duty faithfully
and impartially.
W. L. HOLSON.
Spectacles made np to suit your
particular need at lowest possible
price.
Geo. F. Mime,
Edgefield, S C
Highest price paid for county
I claims. Present them to Mr. N.
M. Jones at the store of Messrs.
'Jones & Son.
; . F. N. K. Bailey.
We have many useful articles
on our';5fand 10 cent counters.
. * May & Tompkins.
Try our "Moja" coffee, the finest
25 cents coffee in town.
B. Timmons.
Plow gear, breast-chains, fifth
chains and stretcher-chains at
Ramsey & Jones.
We invite the ladies, to see our
beautiful china closet. "Nothing
in the large cities will surpass
them.
Ramsey & Jones.
Try the new breakfast food,
Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes, 15
cents the nackage.
* W. E. Lynch & Co.
The World's Best Climate
is not entirely free from disease,
on the high elevations fevers*pre
vail, while on the lower levelsma
laria is encountered to a greater
or less extent, according to alti
tude. To overcome climate aftes
tions lassitude, malaria, jaundice,
billiousneRg, fever and ague, and
general debility, the most effect
ive remedy is Electric Bitters, tte
great alternative and Wood pari
fier ; the antidote for every form
of bodily waakness, nervousness,
and insomania. Sold nader
guarantee at W E Lynch ? Co.
Penn & Holstein, successors ta
G L Penn & Soo, drug stores. 5?e
Ready to-Grind Your Corn.
I desire to notify the publie
that my Grist MiJl is now in firnt
class condition, and will grind
on every Friday.
Abner B. Broadwater.
We sell the "Hackney" and
.Old Hickory" wagons,>hich bava
stood the severest test in this see
tion for many years. Two ears new
on the road.
Ramsey ? Jones.
Our Big: May
CLEARANCE
SAL?
Now in full swing. A merciless slaughter of high
dependable merchandise. Read the appended list
which only partially tells of hundreds of rare bar
gains that are in store for you.
All standard calicoes worth 7J reduced to 4?
12^ standard bleaching will go at this sala for 8ci
Amoskeag gingham worth 12^ cut to 9c.
ioc India linen 8c, 15c P K ?6 inches wide 10c.
15c cannon cloth 36 inches wide ioc.
Persian lawn 40 inches wide 20c value at 12 i-2c
Printed lawns prettiest dasigns, daintiest colorings
newest effects 20c value 12 1-2.
50 pieces printed lawn all good ^cororr ioc'value
at 5 1-2, 50 pieces 12 1-2 at 9c.
50 pieces apron gingham all colors small and
large checks 7c value at 4 1-2
Ladies lisle waists 25 doz. superior texture silk
ribbon at 24c.
50 doz. ioc gauze 7 1-2, 50 doz 8c gauze 4c
Unheard of values in shirt waists one lot prices
ranges from $1,50 to $2.00 at 9g." one lot prices
range from $2.25 to $2.75 your ciio.ce for $1.75
Very handsome skirts of alternan voil made in
newest styles with wide Tk folds in blue, brown and
black $12.50 value at $6.98
New spring'skirts of plain and fancy panamas with
folds regular $7.50 value at $4.79.
50 skirts in black, blue and brown panama $5 00
value at $2.50.
Spool silk in alf shades 4c Coats spool cotton 4c.
limited.
Remnant sale of embroidery about 5 thousands
yards in the lot prices range from 7 to 15c at 4 and
5 cents yard.
300 yds of embroidery extra fine and extra wide
$1.00 yard your choice during this sale 47 1-2 limit
ed,
50 doz. corset covers nicely trimmed would be a
bargain at 50c special for this sale 27c.
Umbrellas.
For ladies and gents in black only 75c value at 45*
Clothing.
We are giving big reductions on men's youth's and
children's suits also in pants all colors and styles and
any price suit you are looking for also any size you
want we have it.
Hat Sale.
15 doz. men's straw hats all good styles pnces
range from $1.50 to $2.00 your choice for 79c
2 bales J P Kings sea island 7 1-2 value special
for this sale 4 1-2
Silks.
5 pieces white china silk 50c value at 24c,
5 pieces 36 inches wide china silk white and cream
75c value at 45c,
; We are ready to keep jon
cool in
2 Piece Suits.
Straw Hats.
Oxfords, Shoes
Shirts, Neckwear
Call on us Prices qual
ity and style correct.
W. A. HART. I