Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, May 27, 1908, Image 3
: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1908.
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Local News.
Mr. B. B. Jones spent Sunday
last in Columbia.
Mr J. P.Nixou.of-Clark's Hill,
spent Sunday in Edgefield.
Miss Minnie Fuller bas been
the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. Wm. A.
Byrd during th? past week.
Mrs. E. G. Hal ti wanger, of
Sally, S. C, is the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Turner.
Mies Marie Philips, a very pret
ty young lady from Aiken, is the
guest of Miss Sophie Mims.
Mies Ruth Cooner, the sweet
singer from Matebhurg, is spend
ing the commencement season iu
Edgefield with relatives.
Mrs. Orlando Sheppard, Jr.. ac
companied by her bright little
. .son, Mobley, ia the guest of Mr.
and Mr6. Orlaudo Sheppard, Sr.
Mre. Charles H. Fisbpr attend
ed tho meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary of the Episcopal church
in Charleston last week.
Mrs W111 i s Duncan, nee Miss
May Dozier, has arrived to ppend
6omft time'with ber sisters, Mrs.
Pr. J. G.-Tompkins and Mrs. J.
W ^ '"ore. .
. Mary Ashlev, of Fruit
?, , has been the guest of Mr.
-n.' Mrs. W. E. Lott during com
m J cerne nt.
(Miss Minnie Winn, a very ac
complished young lady who has
been teaching in tho Wards
graded school duriug the past sea
son, is the guest of Mi?s Rosa
Strom.
Mr. Edward Rughertner, of
Charleston, is the guest of Rev.
and Mrs. P. P. Blalock. Mr.
Rugheimer has nade many warm
fnends in Edgefield during for
mer vieits.
The Advertiser has been re
quested to announce tbat R?v
L. D. Gillpspie will preach in the
Methodist church at ll o'c'ock on
Sunday morning next, the 5tb
Sunday.
Get a pair of Puritan corsets
now and save 15%. Wear tb.6m
' thirty days, and if not satisfactory
your money refunded.
^ Maj & Tompkins.
Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Black, of
Bamberg, accompanied by their
daughter, Mie. Free, were guests
of Col. and Mr*. F. N. K. Bailey
at the college during commence
m?ni week.
Miss Daisy Ramsev, of Augnn
ta, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
B. B Jones. Miss Ramsey has
visited Edgefield a number of
times and has many friends here
who always give her a very cor
dial greeting.
Spectacles made up to suit your
particular need at lowest possible
"price.
Geo. F. Mimp,
Edgefield. S C
Rev. R. G. Shannoubouse, rec
tor of the Epifcbpal church, will
go to Charleston the first of June
ro act as rector of St. Luke's
Episcopal church of* that city
during the month of June. During
his absence lay Rervices will be
held in the Episcopal church at
this place.
We admire the frankness of a
certain candidate in Colletoo
county who begins his announce
ment as follows: "Not at the so
licitation of any onn ; not becausf
anybody osppcially wants me lo;
but because I want the job, I
reeppct fully announce that I am ?
candidate, etc."
We policit your prescriitiot
business. Utmost care is pxer
cised in compounding prescrip
tions and only pure, fresh drugi
are used. Our prices are ver^
reasonable.
PENN & HOLSTEIN,
FUCCPFPOrS to
G. L. Penn & don
Somo of the young m^n tay i
matters not how dark tho nigh
or how far the "function" is ou
of town, they will never hire i
carnage. Thvy ?> clare that if girl
can walk thev public road fron
Harmony to Edgefield, they cai
walk to social gatherings any
where in town.
Capt. E. H. Folk, 9pert severa
day?? in Saluda last week com
pleting the work of taking testi
mony an special master in th
cape involving 'he appointmon
of a receiver for the oil mill. Al
together about five days were con
-sumed and a longer time wouh
have been required had not ?
stenographer been employed.
PRESCRIPTIONS our special
ty. We solicit your Prescription'
dav or night.
WE GUARANTEE pure drugi
accurate compounding, and rea
sonable prices.
W. E. LYNCH AV. CO.
Mr. T. B. Gilchrist, of R*hc
both, was a guest at the home o
Mr. and Mr?. W. ft. Dorn on Sun
day last. When a young mai
journeys fiftepn miles in the bea
of pumm*r to spend the day ther
is always a rpapon, but The Ad
vfrtieer will refrain from givin
the wbv-aud-wberefore of lap
Sunday's visit of our young friend
When you need a buggy try
Rock Hi?l, OT Hackrey, or Colun
bas, or a T^vsou and Joues. N
stronger lin? of buggies can b
ljund ?D this .section. Large af
sort ment to select from.
i Ramsey & Jones.
Mr. A. E. Padgett and Col. J.
H. Tillman, are attending, the
grand lods? of the Kuights of
Pythias, which is in session in
Aiken th is week.
Dr. C. E. Burts preached the
commencement sermon before the
graded school of Aiken ou last
Sunday. O.wii g to the sickness of
his little child, he went from
Aiken to Anderson aud will proba
bly return to Edgefield this week.
Mr. W. YV. Miller, an assist
ant of Commissioner of Immigra
tion Watson, spent Saturday in
Edgefield ou business connected
with the immigration department.
While iu Edgefield Mr. Miller
was the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. N.
L. Bru neon.
Little Miss Margie Tompkins was
the hostess at a delightful birth
day party ou Thursday alteruoon
last. A great number of her little
friends were houore 1 with invi
tations. After participating in a
number of games in the parlor and
on the lawn, delightful refresh
ments were enjoyed.
A: S. Tompkins, Esq., accom
panied by Miss Grace Tompkins,
went to Columbia on Mouday to
attend a meeting of the presidents
of the building and loan associa
tions of th*? state, the meeting
being held with toe view of effect
ing a permanent 6tate organiza
tion.
Bishop Gu"rry will make his
first visit to Edgefield ou Suuday
next, conducting s?rvices in Trini
ty church at ll o'clock in the
morning. At five in the afternoon
he will conduct services at Tren
tou, at S: 30 o. m. on Monday at
Batesburg ard ll a. m. on Tues
at Ridge Spring.
The members of Concordia
lodge have been invited to attend
a special meeting of the Graoite
ville Masonic ?odge ou Friday
night next, the Grand Master and .
other distinguished masons will
be present. It is probable some
members of Concordia lodgo will
attend.
Ther- is now but one bank at
Johnston the Bank, of Johnston
and the Farmers Bank having
consolidated. The old, original
bauk, by an increase of
its capital stock from $50,000 to
$75,000, absorbed the newly or
ganized bank. Hon. Thomas H.
Rainsford and A. S. Tompkins at
tended tho stockholders' meetiug
ou Thursday, the day the con
solidation, was efi'ectfid. *
U. D. C. Celebration.
The one-hundredth anniversary
of President Jefferson Davis' birth,
Wednesday, June 3rd, will b?
celebrated by tho Daughter* of
the Confederacy of this place, at
a meeting?of their chapter, tobe
held at Mrs. Dr. Tompkins' home,
on this date, at 5:30 in tbe after
noon. A program suitable for the
occasion has been arranged which
will prove-instructivo as well as
entertaining. A full ai te u da nee of
the chapter is expected, as it is
only fitting and proper that we
unit? with the other members of
the U. D. C. all over the south, iu
honoring.the memory of the great
Chieftain, of the cause we repre
sent. By order of
Mrs. N. G.'?vaus, Pres.
Mrs. J. D. Holstein, Sec.
Death of Mrs. John Lake.
A cable message, to the South
ern Baptist convention, announc
; ed the sudden and sad iutelli
g?nce that Pearl Hall Lake, the
beloved wife of our missiouary,
. RfV. John Lake, h?d passed away.
Mrs. Lake was Miss Pearl Hall,
. of Indiana, and had been a mis
sionary ?J Cniua for about six
. years, going out from ber home in
? Indiana in 1902. Previous to -her
? marriage to Mr. Lske last sum
; mor sue was at Yingiak, trans
ferring ber missionary labors to
i Canton after their marriage. It
was a great comfort to the friends
and relatives of Mr. Lake when
they hpard last summer that he
was not all alene iu China, but
had the crmpanionship and sym
pathy which he go much needed.
She was so young and happy and
the 'peop'e of Edgefield were
awaiting with bappy^expectation
for the time to come when these
two ivould return to America for
a rest in lees than two years t'me.
But that hope eas been shattered,
and we must await the time when
we can meet her in the blessed
country, where she is now at. rest.
The woman's missionary uuiou'of
Edgefield association had adopted
Mrs. Lake as their missionary
and had become greatly interest
ed in her and the? work she was
doing in far Cathay, so that this
news was a great shock to hun
dreds of people in Edgefield and
turougbout the state.
Called to Meet.
The Executive comm .ttee of the
Democratic party of Edgefield
county, are requested to moet a1
Edgefield court bouse, ou Mou
day, June let, at li o'clock a. m.,
for the purpose of arraugiog cam
paigu meetings, fixing assess
ments for candidates, and 6ucb
other business as may be UHCes
sary.
Respectfully,
B. E.Nicholson.
See our new gingham and
chambrays. They are beauties.
May & Tompkins.
B:g lot of Puiitan corsets just
received. Every pair guaranteed.
May & Tompkins.
Just received a beau'il'ul lot ol
muslins, figured and plain lawut
lind summer goods of all kinds
The ladies should not miss seeinj
thcm.
J. W. Peak.
General Carwile Improving.
Ou Thursday afternoon last
Geu. Thomas W. Garwile became
suddeniy. quite iii at bip home,
suffering irom two hemorrhage?
from tbe stomach. For a'timo he
was regarded as a desperately ill
man but began to rally and is
slowly but. steadily regaiuiug his
strength. Gen. Carwile's friends
very earnestly hope that he will
not have a return of Ihe troubie.
Candidate for Sheriff.
Another candidate Mr. W. R.
Sweariugen, bas entered the field
for sheriff of Edgefield county,
which makes it now a tour
cornered race. Mr. Sweariugen is
a member of an old, representa
tive Edgefield family and resides
five miles northwest of tho county
seat. He isa (sterling citizen and
prosperous farmer, managing his
ufFa.irs with signal success. Mr.
Sweariugen is fuily capable of
discharging the duties of this
office, aud if elected will do hi6
utmost to give entire satisfaction.
Old Sleepy Creek Church.
While paying The Advertiser a
call on Saturday, Mr. T. J. Mc
Dowell gave us au additional item
of inlormation concerning old
Sleepy Creek church. Mr. McDow
ell said that when the old church
was torn down his great-grand
fattn-, . Mr. William McDowell,
built a kitchen of the hewn pine
logs of which the church was con
structed Tho kitchen in a
reasonably preservi-d condition
still stauds to-day in the yard of
the old McDowell homestead,
which is uow owned by Mr. S. VV.
McDowell.
An S. C. C. I. Graduate.
Dr. W. C. Miller, one of thcr
leading young dentists of Augus
ta, was in Edgefield ou business
on Thursday last, paying The Ad
vestiser a very pleasant call
while here. After graduating from
the Souih Carolina Co-Educatiou
al Instituts, Di . .lier took a full
cojree io dentistry and located in
Augusta, where he has built up a
lucrative practice. Dr. Miller
stands high among the members
of his profession, being one of the
vice-presidents of the Georgia
dental association. Dr. James A.
Dobey, au Edgefield young man
who bas achieved success in his
profession, is associated with Dr.
Miller. The professional card of
Dr. Miller will be fou^d in this
issue.
Wagonette Capsized.
A merry part}' of fifteen left in
a wagonette late Monday after
noon for the . commencement at
Johnston. All ?veut well until
they were . nearing Harmony
church, when the mules left the
main road and turned the afore
said wagonette bottom side up
wards ou its pas8eug?rs. Some
were quite painfully bruised, all
were more or less frightened, but.
cone were seriously hurt. The
somewhat disfigured and greatly
disabled vehicle was patched up
sufficiently to bear up those who
received the severest bru ises. The
major portion of the fifteen, both
youug men and young ladies, had
to returu upou foot. The list of
passengers aboard were Misses
Mattie Carmichael, Kate Pattison,
Ruth Tompkins, Mary Lily Fish
er, Marie Tompkins, Jenuio Patti
son, aud Mrs. Susan B. Hill as
chaperone. The young men were
Messrs. James Tompkins, James
Hilton, Edward Lynch. Vivian
Minis, Charlie Key,.Jesse Eidson,
Willie Jackson aud Percy Byrd.
After all of the wounded were
dragged from under the wagonette
aud the wreck was cleared away,
a wholo bushel basket of combs
and bracelets and fans, mostly
combs, were gathered up.
FOR SALE : Yoke of young ox
eu, New Weber wagon, and gooc
milch cow. Will sell oxen o:
trade them for beef cattle.
J. F. Burton,
Pleasant Lane, S. C
Photographs.
Spring is the best time fo
Photographs, especially of Ch il
dreu.
R. H. Minis.
Tornado Insurance, Dwelling
20ce:its $100.00.
E. J. Norris.
FOR SALE:. A fine pointe
puppy, six weeks of age Apply a
this office.
Y? u will find many useful ar
tides on our 10 cents counter.
May & Tompkins.
Glenn Springs and Harri
Li th ia water always on baud
B. Timorous.
Souvenir Post Cards contaiuini
Edgefield viewB.5 cents each.
PENN & HOLSTEIN.
Large assortment of frwsh crack
ers just received from the Nation
al Biscuit Company.
B. Timmous.
We would be glad for th
housewives to see our large stoc
of Crockery. Wa have plain an
decoratt'd ware, and eau suppl
the needs of every homp.
Ramsey & Joue<.
Plow gear, breast-chain.-, fiftl
chaius and stretch* r-chains-at
Ramsey & Jones.
We invite the ladifs. to see oi
beaufiful china cloeH Nothii
in the large cities wi 1 surp
them.
Ramsey & Jon s.
has been made illegal in Washing
bia, and alum baking powders a
injurious.
Death of an Aged Lady.
Mrs. E. J. Weatbersby passed
away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. A. Miiler, in Parksville,
on Wednesday morning', April
20th in bei eighty-second year.
The interment to >k place at WT
listou, S. C., on the following dav,
tho .fuueml b^ing conducted by
Rev. W. M. Jones.
This sweet spirited, Christian
woman spent her long sojourn up
on earth in the service of her
Master. She was a member of the
Baptist church at WiUiston.
Those who knew her best b-iar
witness to ln?r deep piety aud
px-mplarv. Christian life. M-s.
Wealhersby is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. J. A. Miller,
Parksville. S. C., Mrs. L. B.
Toole, Bainbridge, Ga., and oue
sot?. Mr. F. F. . ?3. Weatbersby,
Johnsonville, S. C.
We sell the "Hackney" aud
'Old Hickory" wagons, which have
stood the severest test in this sec
tion for many years. Two cars now
on the road.
Ramsey & Jones.
Try our "Moja" coffee, the finest
25 cents coffee in town.
B. llmmons.
GARDEN SEED: A large ats >r'
rnent of Landreth's celebrated
seed just received. Let us supply
your needs.
W. E. LYNCH & CO.
Fr-sh supply of Harris Lithia
Water just received.
B. Timmona.
Large assortment of stationery
sud writing material of all kinds
jiiBt received.
W.E. Lynch & Co.
Large assortment of he cele"
brated Buist uPriz3 _M- 1" Gar
den St ed. They never f? to ger
minate.
PENN & HOLS' N,
bucees . to
G. L. Pw & Son
Delight ful canned California
Peaches and Pears.
B. Tim mons.
Another shipment of Sparrow's
and Lowuey's tiue candies just re
ceived.
B. Timmon8.
Have you tried our "Lord Cas
per" cigars-nothing herter.
^ B. Timmone.
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
didata 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 ?nd 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.
0 Convalescents need s
0 ment in easily digested :
|? Scott's Emu?sl
0 ment-highly concentrai
It makes bone, blooc
jg| putting any tax on the
gg3 ALL DRUGGISTS : ?
Master in Equity.
I announce myself a candidate for
re-election to the office of Master in
Equityof Edgefield county, subject to
the rules of the primary.
W. F. ROATH.
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 couuty 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. 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 am a candidate fer 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 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 tile 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 tb
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.
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L large amount of nourish- 4
form.
on is powerful nourish- ^
FCEC^ <HAc8*
1 and muscle without ?02 L
digestion. ' ?-3 f
?Oe. AND $1.00. 'Aili
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. 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
scntatives 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.^ f
I hereby announce 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. TTWILLIAMS.
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
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.
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 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. SGURRY.
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.
I hereby announce that I am a can
didate for the office of sheriff of Edge
field county and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and to support the nominees of the
same.
W. R. SWEARINGEN.
Superintendent of Education
I hereby announce myself ia 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. NICHOLSON.
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 offei
myself to the voters of Edgefield coun
ty for re-election to the office of Treas
urer, in the August primary. I shal
faithfully abide by all rules and regu
lations and decisions of the Democrat
ic party.
J. T. PATTISON.
I hereby announce my candidacy foi
election to the office of I Treasurer o:
Edgefield county, subject to the Demo
eratic -.primary. The support of th?
people will be gratefully appreciated.
JAS. T. MIMS.
For Supervisor.
I take this means of anuouncing t<
my friends and fellow citizens that '.
am a candidate for re-election to th<
office of Supervisor of Edgefield coun
ty, subject to the rules ?nd regulations
of the Democratic primary. I wil
gratefully appreciate the support ant
votes of all my friends and fellow citi
zens.
B.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 bej
my friendstto 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 t
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 cand
date for re-election to the position c
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 mj
self as a candidate for the office c
Cotton Weigher of the town, of Edg(
field.
BUD BRYAN.
I hereby annonnce myself a cand
date for Cotton Weigher for the tow
of Edgefield, and pledge myself i
elected to discharge my duty faithfull
and impartially.
W. L. HOLSON.
The World's Best Climate
is not entirely free from diseas?
on the high elevations feversfpte
vail, while on the lower levels mi
laria is encountered to a greate
I or less extent, according to al ti
tude. To overcome climate affec
tions lassitude, malaria, jaundice
billiousneHS, fever and ague,.ani
general debility, the most effect]
ive remedy is Electric Bitters, tt
great alternative and blood purij
fier; the antidote for every fori
of bodily waakness, nervousness!
end insomaniai Sold undej
guarantee at W E Lynch & C<
Penn & Holstein, successors tl
G L Penn & Son, drug stores. 50ej
Seed Irish Potatoes: Large shi]
ment of b^st, selected Easterl
Seed Irish Potatoes.
W. E. Lynch & Co.
Highest price paid for count]
claims. Present them to Mr.
M. Jones at the store of Messrs
Jones & Son.
?. N. K. Bailey.
We have many useful artich
ou our 5 and 10 cent counters.
May & Tompkins.
Walter C. Miller,
Dental Surgeon,
731 Green St., Augusta, Ga.
Dr. Miller is ably assisted by
Dr. James A. Dobey formerly of
this county.
Thone 87.
I represent the following
Ameiican Fire Insurance
Companies in territory 30
from Edgefield in all direc
tions :
Aetna $14,884,569.00
Continental $16,399,452.00
Hartford $18,920,604,00
Home $20,862,697.00
Phenix $ 8,719,795.00
Total assets $79,787,117.00
I ask for a continuation of
the appreciated business giv
en me.
E. J. NORRIS.
Ready to Grind Your Corn.
I desire to notify the public
that my Grist Mill is now in first
class condition, and will grind
on every Friday.
Abner B. Broadwater.
Have You Worm a
Puritan Corset?
If so, you know how good they
are if not you ought to know.
We have decided to offer a special reduction for id
days, begining May the 14th,
This is the plan :
Cut the coupon below, fill in with
name and address and it will be received
as 15 cents on any $1.00 Corset or 7
cents on any 5o cents Corset.
This is done for the purpose of getting
these goods]well advertised, because we
know if you are once a customer you
are always one.
These Corsets have been sold by us for
several years' and we have customers
who will wear no other.
Fill out the coupon and it will be
received as described above.
Name
Address
May & Tompkins
Summer
We are ready to keep you
cool in
2 Piece Suits.
Straw Hats.
Oxfords, Shoes
Shirts, Neckwear
Call on us Prices qual
ity and style correct.
W. A. HART.