Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Tompkins, Esq., was one of the speakers at a Sunday pcbool rally at Bethel church, near Ko netta, ou Sunday last. Mr. R. A. Cochrau and Mise Faonie Cochran wen in Edgefield Friday. Mips Fannie cloped ber school near LaocaFter, S. C., about ten dave ago. Mrs. (T. T. Asbill and her in teresting"! i ttl? children are spend ing some time with, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Ouzts at Elmwood. The Master Mason's degree was ?conferred upon Mr. L. R. Jones and Dr. S. A. Morrall at'the regu lar meeting of Concordia lo jge on Frida? night last. Tbe rankn of the Edgefield lodge are con pta nt ly being recruited bv some of the best material in the county.* Dr. W. Luther Jones, Dr. B.F. Jones and Mr. T.J.Paul spent J Wednesday and Thursday on a bunting expedition peveral miles below Augusta. Judgiog from the reports that have reached us, ihey must have had what the fishermeu call "big" luck. The building boom has reached Jeter street. The pretty new resi dence of Mr. T. J Paul and Miss Sudie Covar bas been completed la?d beautifully painted, and the 'carpenters have alieady begun the work of remodeling Mrs. Emeline Cartlidge's residence. Saturday night's exercises of the commencement will consist of the eel? brat ion by the Literary Societies aud the contests for the Turner, Sheppard and Evans .med als. This feature of the annual commencements has always been very enjoyable. Mr. M. T. Turner bas the con tract for building a very hand some colonial mansion for Mr. B. B. Jones" OD bis lot on Maio Btreet where his present residence now stands. When completed Mr. Jones' bflautiful residence will add greatly to the appearance of | main 9treet. By request' we publifh in th?B issue an article from President Harris ol* the Faimers Uuiou. He uses the word minimum bu* it is presumed that be'meane hold for j the maximum price. Having no |au*horitv. to. make ibe'ehange, we publipb the article 'just as it wae [seht us. Just received a beautiful lot of I mu?iius. figured and nlaiu lawns and summer* goods of all kinds, fhe ladies should rot miss seeing them. J..W. Peak. The town ia receiving larger re- J turns from the $140 invested r,| year ago in the mule and cart r*ban from any like sum e^er be fore expended. Bcsidee . hauling away the trash from the rquar? every morning, the cart is used in making permanent improvements upon tbe [streets at a minimum cost. FOR SALE : Yoke ofyoungox [en, New Weber wagon, and good milch cow. Will sell oxen or trade them for be^f cattJp. J. F. Burton, Pleasant Lane, S. C. On Tuesday afternoon Misses Rhett and Maxcie Sheppard en tertained a number of their young lady friends at cards iu honor of their friend, Miss Berta Hooker, of Alnbama. The first prize was won by Miss Julia Haltiwanger and the consolation prize-fell to the lot\of Miss Lucile Sheppard. After the contest we s over delight ful refreshments were served. The friends of Mr. Julian R. Strother regret his recent mis fortune in tho Joss of two of bis f.trm hands. One of his~croppers, who is now in jail, having killed a wages hand, Mr. .Strother bas two farms that will remain un cultivated uni-ss he can secure extra labor to work thpm.- At this late dav it will be difficult to find sufficient labor .to properly culti vate the two crops. Annual Concert. This eveuing, begiuning at 8:45, the annual concert of tbe S. C. C. I. will be given in tbe auditorium. Tbe students of tbe departments of piano and voice will participate in the concert th's evening, and on to-morrow evening, Thursday, there will be a coucert by those who perform upon stringed instruments. The exercises of both evenings will be of especial' interest to the lovers of music in Eigefield. 'i he public is cordially invited to attend. * Card of Thanks. We adopt this means of ex pressing cur sincerest thanke to our mends and neighbors, par ticolarly the ladies, for their many acts of kindness and great assistance rendered to us during the late illness of our little child. We are grateful beyond the power of words to express, and hope that some day we may be able to re turn the many loving favors that we have received at their hands. Mr. and Mrs. B. Timmons. See our new gingham and y I chambrays. They are beauties, e May tfc.Tompkius. Big lot of Puritan corsets just received. Every pair guaranteed. May & Tompkins. 'Rebeccah's Triumph." The pay night of tho commence? meut exercises will be Friday night, when a comedy, "Rebec cah's Triumph," will be pr?senle J in three ??cts. The young ladies o? the department of expression have worked very baid upon this play and it ?B needlees to add that it wilJ come up to the high stand ard set during former commence ments of tho S. C. C. I. The ad mission fee is 5) ce uta for re served seats, 35 CPO ts for general admission and 25 cents for stu dents and children. . School Entertainment. The White Town school which has been taught by Mrs. Mamie Walker closed on Friday last with appropriat? exercises. Tbo6e whose good fortune it was to at tend, report that all of thc chil dreu performed their part? ex ceedingly well. After a very de lightful dinner wits served, ap propriate addresses were made bv Dr. D. A. J. Bell, Hon. Thos. H. Rainsford and Mr. W. G. Ouzts. The Winu baud furnished the music for the occasion. The fame of th* se Rehoboth musicians has goi>e abroad. Assessment of Candidates. While it costs something to run for office, yet the assessments of candidates are generally lower in Edgefield than i:i any other coun ty in4he state. The foll? wing as sessments recoutly mido in Aiken county are about double the usuul assessments in this county: State Senator. $20; House ot' Representatives, $10 ; Sheriff, $40 ; Clerk of Court, $25; Probate Judge, $10; Master, $J0; Coroner, $3; Chief Commissioner $5; Supt. Education, $4; Auditor, $10; Treasurer, $10; District Commis sioners, $2; Magistrate, 1st dis trict, $3; 10th aud lllh districts, $2, ?nd all other districts, 1$ each. The Moonlight Picnic. The young ladies of the Baptist Sunday school who gave a moon light picnic on the Addison lawn on Thursday evening in compli ment to the young men of the Ba rac >i class proved themselves to be charming hostesses. There were nearly fifty couples preseut, and the moon beamed brightly and seemed to smile serenely upon the gay young people as they played all sorts o? games. Some few, however, paired off, seated themselves in some quiet place and indulged in delightful tete-a letes. Refreshments consisting of a salad course, cake, ice tes^ etc., were served buffet siyle. The oc casion was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The committee of ladies who assisted the teachers aud young people contributed much to the success of the picnic. Mr. Stiles R. Mellichamp. Th6 Advertiser had a pleasant call on Monday from Mr. Stiles R. Mellichamp, of Orangeburg, who has been in Edgefield visit ing his uephews,. Messrs. Cuttiuo and L. S. Mellichamp. Mr. Mel liobamp is a life-long educator. He was professor in the prepara tory department of Furman Uni versity for eigljt years, and -bas taught in other schools and insti tutions. For twelve years he has been superintendent of education of Oraugeburg county, and is uow a candidate for State Superin tendent of Education. Accepting the invitation from President bailey, Mr. Mellichamp conduct ed the chapel exercises and ad dressed the student body of the S. C C I. on Monday morni?g. Being a delegate to the state Democratic convention from Or angeburg couuiy, he left for Co lumbia yesterday. Back Yard Contest. Everybody is becoming inter ested in this contest. On June 10th, the appointed judges will visit all the homes contesting for tho $3 00 worth of garden imple ments as a reward tor best kept back premises. All who wish to contest are asked to send their names to Mra. R. A. Marsh, sec retary of the civic club. A second prize will also be offered. As all tho menrbers of ibe club" will su ter the contest, the judges will be selected from entirely disinter ested parties, import them if npcP88ary for the occasion. Don't neglect to send iu your name tc Mrs. R. A. Marsh at once. If you do not need !he garden imple ments, and haven't town pride enough to enter the cooteut, try il for your neighbor's sake who will be influenced bv what you sav oi do. Photographs. Spring is the be6t time foi Photographs, ?specially of Chil dren. R. H. Mims. Tornado Insurance, Dwelling 20ce:its $100 00. E. J, Norris. FOR SALE: A fine pointe puppy, six weeks of age Apply a this office. Yiu will fiud many useful ar tides oo our 10 cents couuter. May & Tompkins. Glenn Springs and Harri Lilbia water always on baud B. Timmons. Souvenir Post Cards contaiuioi Edgefield views 5 cents euch. PENN & HOLSTEIN Large assortment of fr-'sh crack ers just received from the Nation al Biscuit Compaav. B. Timmons. a Absolutely Pure Edgefield Hussars. You aie hereby ordered to meet nt Edgefield on the 23rd day of May at ll o'clock. By order of N. G. Evana, Capt. W. E. 3. Tompkins, 1st Sergt. Commencement Sermon. ; The commencement sermon will 03 preached by Dr. Z T. Cody, ot Greenville, in the Bap tist church on Sunday morning next. Dr. Cody is recognized as one of th? leading ministers of the entire snutb, and the people of our community are indeed for tunate in having an opportunity of hparing him. Dr. Cody will ?ilso preach the aunual sermon be fore the Y. M. CA. in the Bap tist church Sunday evening. GARDEN SEED : A large assort ment of Landreth's celebrated seed Just reoeived. Let us supply your needs. W. E. LYNCH & CO. We would be glad for' the housewives fo see our large stock of Crockery. We have plain and dccoratod ware, and can supply the needs of every home. Ramsey & Jone?. FOR SALE : Toole Cotton Seed, strictly pure, at 60 cents per bush el. W. E. Lott. Fresh supply of Harris Lithia Water just received. B. Timmon8. Large assortment of stationery and writing material of all kinde just received. W.E. Lynch & Co. Large assortment of ihe cele brated Buist "Prize Medal" Gar deu Sf ed. Thoy uever fail to ger minate. PENN ?fe HOLSTEIN, buccessors to G. L. Penn & Sou Delightful C2nuf-d California Peaches and Pears. B. Timmons Another shipment of Sparrow's and Lowueyis line caudiea just re ceived. . B..Timmons. Have you tried our "Lord Cas per'' cigarB-nothing better. B. TimmouB. For Auditor. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Auditor of Edgefield county and solicit the sup port of the people, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary. J. RANSOM TIMMERMAN. I hereby announce myself for the office of Auditor of Edgefield county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary, and pledge myself to abide the result of same. J. B. HALTIWANGER. For Coroner. I hereby respectfully offer myself to the voters of Edgefield county for re election to the office of coroner in the August primary. I shall faithfully abide by all rules, regulations and de cisions of the Democratic primary. GIP H. SEIGLER.. I hereby annouce myself as a can didato for the office of Coroner of Edgefield county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic primary, and will be grateful to my friends and fellow citizens for their votes and for their help. J. B. CARTLEDGE. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Coroner of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary and to support the nominees of the same. PETER OUZTS. ************* j? Rickets, jja Simply the visible sig (ja are not forming rapidly <?? Lack of nourishment * Scott9s Emutsi entire system. Stimula Exactly what baby r X ALL DRUGGISTS i 50c apes, [th?ul s the ait of LBAKING POWDER e only baking powder lade from Royal 'rape Cream f Tartar 3 & little more than the injurious alum >hosphate of lime powders, but with a! you are sure ci pure, healthful food. For County Commissioner. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election as county commissioner, pledging myself to abide ? 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 comity com missioner and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. E. TURNER. I hereby announce 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 the office of County Commis sioner for Edgefield county, and pledge myself to abide by the rules and regu lations governing the Democratic pri maay. : 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 and 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. QU ARLES. ? 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. lama c?r.didate for magistrate of | the 4th judicial district of Edgefield county, subj edt 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 the office of magistrate of the 8th judicial district of Edgefield coun ty, and pledge myself to abide the re sult of the 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, OT Hackney, or Colum bus, or a Tyson and Jones. No stronger line of buggies can be lound ?D this section. Large as sortment to select from. Ramsey & Jones. ? rn that baby's tiny bones g> enough* : is the cause. on nourishes baby's tes and makes bone, leeds. . AND $1.00 Fellow-citizens, we solicit your votes. We need 'em in our busi ness. Primary August 25th. 1908. For State Senate. I announce myself a candidate for the position of state senator, from Edgefield county and pledge myself to 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. SIMK?NS. 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 sentatives 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.] I I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Edgefield county and pledge my- j 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 th? 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 I office 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 tne 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 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 I offer myself a candidate for sheriff | of Edgefield county, and pledge my 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. .1 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 aa 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. NICHOLSON. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Superintendent*of Education of Edgefield county, subject to the rules of the D?mocratie primary. T. H. ROBERTSON. For County Treasurer. I herewith very respectfully offer j 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 anuounciug to my friends and fellow citizens that I 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 and 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 rae support of my friends and fellow citi zens. I fear that I shall not be able, to canvass the county, so earnestly- beg my friends to take care of my interests*. R. J. MOULTRIE. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of. Supenvisor ol Edgefield county, and pledge myself tc abide the result of the Democratic primary. ALBERT P. LOTT. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county, and pledge myself tc 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 ol Cotton Weigher for the town of Edge field, and if elected will be faithful tc all of the duties of said position. T. P. MORGAN. I hereby respectfully announce my self as a candidate for the office ol Cotton Weigher of the town of Edge field. BUD BRYAN. I hereby annonnce myself a candi date for Cotton Weigher for the tow r of Edgefield, and pledge myself il elected to discharge my duty faithfully and impartially. W. L. H0LS0N. Spectacles made up to suit your particular need at lowest possible price . Geo. F. Mims, Edgefield, S C Highest price paid for county claims. Present them to Mr. N. M. JoDes at the store of Messrs. [Jones & Son. F. N. K. Bailey. We have many useful articles on our 5 and 10 cent counters. May & Tompkins. Try our "Moja" coffee, the finest 25 cents coffee" in town. B. Timmons. Plow gear, braaat-cbaiup, fifth chains and stretcher-chaius at. Ramsey ? Jones. We invite the ladies, to see our beautiful china closet. Nothing iu the large cities will surpass them. Ramsey & Jones. Try the new breakfast food, Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes, 15 cents the Dackage. * W. E. Lynch & Co. The World's Best Climate is not entirely free from disease, on the high elevations fevertvpTe vail, while on the rower levels*ma laria is encountered to a greaser or less extent, according to alti tude. To overcome climate ?. trac tions lassitude, malaria, jaundice, billiousness, fever and ague,. ar.d general debility, the moat effect ive remedy is Electric Bitters, th? great alternative and' Wood puri fier ; the antidote for every form of bodily waakness, nervousness, and insomania. Sold under guarantee at W E Lynch & Co. Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & SOD, drug stores. 8Qct Ready to Grind Your Corn. I desire to notify the publie that my Grist Mill is now in first class condition, and will grind on every Friday. Abner B. Broadwater. We sell the "Hackney" and 'Old Hickory" wagons/which have stood the severest test in thia Bec-/ tion for many years. Two cars noir on the road. Ramsey & Jones. Our Bigf ]\?Ea/3r 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 7? reduced to i2? standard bleaching will go at thi? sala for 8c. Amoskeag gingham worth 12J 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 1-2C Printed lawns prosiest dasigns, daintiest colorings newest effects 20c value 12 1-2. 50 pieces printed lawn all good 'colorr 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 Ladieslisle 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 98,0 one lot prices range from $2.25 to $2.75 your choice for $1.75 Very handsome skirts of alternan voil made" in newest styles with wide silk folds in blue, brown and black $12.50 value at $6.98 New spring'skirts of plain and fancy panamas with tolds regular $7.50 value at $4.79. 50 skirts in black, blue and brown panama $5.00 value at $2.50. Spool silk in all 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 45e 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 41-2 Silks. 5 pi?ces whits 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 yoH cool in # > 2 Piece Suits. Straw Hats. Oxfords, Shoes Shirts, Neckwear Call on USb Prices qual ity and style correct. W. A. HART.