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Edgefield Advertiser WEDNESDAY, JUNE10, 1908. Local News. Mrs. J. M. Shaffer aud Mies Fro ra Ouzts were visitors in Edgefield on Tuesday. Mrs W. H. Dorn an d Miss Min nie ?-an h am aro ppendiug a por tion of tb ts week in Augusta. Mr. J. A.* Merritt,- the popular agent of the Southern, bas ?one to Memphis to spend a fortnight. Dr. A. H. Corley attended the meeting of the Georgia Dental As sociation which WBS held in Au . gusta ou Wednesday last. The Rev. Joel I. Allen com pletely won, the hearts of the peo ple who beard him preach in the Baptist church on Sunday morn ing. Mr. Bud Bryan is planning to begin the erection of a residence at once on the lot in northern Edgefield which he purchased from the estate of Mrs. Annie Holston. Miss Chrietiqe Tompkins is ex pected to return on Friday from Mout Clair, N. J., where she has been attending college since Sep tember laut. A very affeoMonafe ? greeting awaits her from fuends and loved ones. Mr. Barnwell Jones is making, ' a reputation fit bis bath tubs. Let bim install one in your borne. No other com foi t or luxury if comparable to a plunge in a full-length bath tub when the thermometer reaches the nineties. Miss Mattie Mime has coted ber school n>ar D^nmark-an^ will arrive in Edgefield to-day. Her ? friends have b"*en anxiously awaiting the day of her home coming. After some 6weet little child or f>ome valuable citizen has been bitten, it will then be too late to rid the towu of worthlees dogs. The half-starved, worthless ?ogs . usually cause nine-tenths of the trouble. Mr. W. H. Turner left yester day for northern markets to pur _ chase the latest and newest things . in feminine fashions. By going Hetw.eeu seasons Mr. Turner also picks up some gr^at values in eta -, pie merchandise that he offers lo . -the patrons of the Corner Store at bargain prtiesf i have accepted the Edgefield ' sg^ncv for Patton's Celebrated Sun Proof Paint. Large shipment of all kinds just n ceived. Nothing better on the market. Get my prices. ' , B. Timmots Ore? week from to-day the 3dge . field Rifles will leave for Sulli van's Island on the aunual encamp ment, traveling by special train as far as Branchville. The com pany ia in excellent condition and the soldier boys ?rs anticipating a glorious stay of ten days on the island. Mr. GPO. F. Mime has issued a beautiful souvenir of Edgefield in .the form of a collection of loca1 V?3W8. The collection is uniquely and attractively l ound, aud will no doubt he eagerly Fought after by those who wish souvenirs of Edgefield. The veterans, especiallv the members of the S -uth Carolina division, will greatly miss Gen. Thomar W. Carwile when they ass ruble in Birmingham this week It gives us much pleasure to announce that Gea. Carwile contit.ues to improve, growing stronger and stronger each day. We solicit your prescrii tion business. Utmost care is exer cise in compounding .prescrip tions and only pure, fresh drugs are used. Our prices are very reasonable. FENN & HOLSTEIN, Fuccpssors to G. L. Penn & Sou. ! Mr. Charies R. Dobson spout! Saturday with his mother, Mrs.i Emma Dobsou. Mr. Dobson is not! only one of the hading shoe sales men of tb? south but one of the foremost shoe dealers, being part owuer of stores in atlanta, Au . gusta, Columbia and Greensboro. He makes his home in Atlanta. While in conversation with the writer several days ago, Mr. J. F. Pavne statpd that he only plant ed ten acr?s of cotton on his three horse wages farm this year. His croppers have planted their usual acreage in cotton but he prefers to grow a sufficient quantity of corn und grain on bis wage? farm to supply "the entire place. Mr. Payue also raises several colts every year. The country would be better off if a greater number of farmers would do as he is doing. PRESCRIPTIONS our special ty. We solicit your Prescriptions, dav or night. WE GUARANTEE pure drugs, accurate compounding, and rea sonable prices. W. E. LYNCH ? CO. Cnpid is reaping a rich harvest of June bridep, and 1*vday, June lfjth, seems to be a favorite day for roakiug two hearts beat as one. Two young ladi?rf of Augus ta, Misa Daiey May Ramsey and Miss Susie Lou Wbeless, who are widelv beloved in Ed^efipld will wed to-d*v. The former will wed Mr. Thomas Hemilfu of Augup ta and the latter will be married to Mr. Jinn Stephenson of Mem phis Plow gear, l?r?ast cbaini', fifth chains and stretcher-chains at Ramsey & Joues. Fiof. Calhoun Mays is at home tor the fummer. For two years he has been teaching at Elbertou, but will teach at Waycross, Ga., next session. Mies Ellen Dunovant, M?PU Te resa Haltiwanger, Miss Raven Simkius a id Miss Verna Hal'i wa; ger, matriculates of the Col lege for Women, are at home for the summer. Mr. Lovick Mims will leave to day for Cincinnati to attend the world-wide Baraca Convention. This will be an exceeding'y pleas ant and profitable trip for our young friend. Mr. James E Hart is offering some great bargains in shoes, also bas some tempting prices in em broidery. Read his advertisement in this issue. Reports from Gulf Port, La., state that" Edgefield's famous young athlete, Mr. J. G. Holland, is winning additional laurels for himself in his work ou the diamond thi:5 season. Dr. J. S. Byrd and Dr. A. H. Coriey will leave this morning for Columbia to attend the aunual session of the South Carolina Doutai association. The boys Jare urging! '.'Uncle" George Johnson to make his will before going to Sullivan's Island next week. They say the Charles ton whale will breakfast on "Un cle'' George wh*'U he goes in the surf. Col. S. B. Mays has been sell ing great quantities of very fine peaches on the Edgefield market during the past week. His large well-kept orchard will prove to be a vrritable gold mine this year. In ibis issue will be found the quarterly statements of the Far mers Batik aud the Bank of Edg*>- j field, which are published in ? response to the call from the state j bank examine*. Mr. Tom Stuart, who will ar rive io Edgefield to-day to begin work on the play, "Tots in Toy Jand," comes well recommended and our town is fortunate iu hav ing him spend a week among UP. Miss Julia Haltiwauger ha? been solicited to teach a summer claBB in music, and if she can pet tho required number of pupils will do KO. Write to her for terms or communicate by means of tele phone. Mr. T. C Callipon, a member of the Jaw claps of 1909 of 'he South Carolina University, has been elected student manager of the Steward's hall Mr. Cal I ison is^ a graduate ot the S. C. C. I. and, has many friends in Edgefield. FOR SALE: Five Kentucky Hound puppies, father .'.nd motb-v er registered. Apply at this office. After spending a.week with the homefolke, Mr. Dozier Lynch left .on. Monday for Birmingham to accept a positiou in the office of bis uncle, Mr. AddiBon Lynch, for the summer. The first cotton bloom to reach The Advertiser office this year waS sent on June 5th by-JVlr. Jame6 B. Adams of the Colliers section. It is unupually early for eottou blooms in our county, especially for liri year when il^e crop gen erally is at least i wo weeks late. Miss Mar/ Marlin, the pretty young Virgiuian, who has been teaching at the home of Mr. David Strother has gone to ber homo in Signpiue, Va. Jilr. and Mrs Strother w?regreatly pleased with her services as teacher. Miss Hettie Sbeppard left on Saturday for Caesar's Head, hav ing accepted a positiou iu the hotel for the summer season. By standing on lip toe, with tho aid j of a powerful field ffl?ap, Miss Bettie may. be able to look dow? on Edgefield. Blackberries are a great boon to the people in tbis nfck of tbe woods. Bud Russell says he has gamed 6| pounds since they be gan to ripen. Before the last berry of the season is gone we expect to see him rival Stcrelary ? aft in rotundity. Our young friends Trapp Bry ant. Lewis Stevens and Cuttino Mellichamp left ou Monday for Atlanta to accept positions as traveling agents for large manu facturers of school room furni ture. They will probably be as signed territory in western Geor gia and Alabama. v Mr. J. W. Peak, Jr., will com plete the present session at tbe college of Charleston in about a week, but will remain and go into camp on Sullivan's Island with tfcp Edgefield Rifles. Ile will reach home with them about the 27t inst. * Monday's issue of the State had the following to say of the seimon of Dr. C. E. Burts before the col lege Y. M. C. A. on Sunday morn ing: "Dr. Burts is one of the strong est men graduated from Furman university in the last generation and his discourse yesterday made a marked impression upon the young meu of the university." It is reported in the papers that Capt R. G. Ross has been award ed a large g3vernment contract at Feruaudia, Fla., and that he will re-open one of his quarries near Columbia. Having filed bids for several other large government contracte, it is withiu the range of possibilities that he will re open the Parkhill quarry. For work to be resumed at the quarry during the dull summer months wou'd mean much to Edgefield snd Trenton. Tornado Insurance, Dwelling? 20c?.il3 $100 00. E. J. Norris. County Campaign Meetings. Johnston, Thursday, July 23rd. Berea, Saturday. .* 25tb. Red Hill, Satu *day, August 1st. Re jobotb, Tuesday, " 4th Parksville, Thursday, " 6th. Lauham Spring,3aturdav8th. Edgefield, Saturday, " " 22nd. A Gentleman Never Did. Moo day evening iu the begin ning of hie address at Lauder col lege. Dr. Cromer said a young mau who was startiugout with a young lady whipped out a match to light a cigarette, aud remarked to.the lady, "I suppose you do not obr ject to a geutiemau'e smoking in your presence." "i do not know," said the lady, "a gentleman never did smoke in my presence," wi th a peculiar emphasis OM gentle man.-Greenwood Journal. N orris-Wright. Sunday's Augusta Chronicle contained the following news item from its Johnston correspondent that will be read with deep inter est by maDy pereous iu Edgefield: '"The social event of the coming week will be the marriage of Miss Ida C. Norris and Mr. M. R. Wright, that takes place at 6:30 p. m., June 10th in the Baptist church. The bridal party will be entertained the evening preceding tbe marriage at the hump of the bride. The bridal party will con sist of about 25 and the event is looked'forward to with much in terest as the contracting parties ire exceedingly popular." Appropriate Celebration. Tho Edgefield chapter, U. D. C., held a very enthusiastic meet ing on Wednesday,Juno 3rd,at the home of Mrs. Dr. J. G. Tompkins, the occasion being a celebration ot the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson. Davi?. The program consisted of patriotic music &$tt the reading of sevt ral valuable papers. As the chapter has eighty odd dollars in its treat-ury, au or der will be placed at once for the monument that is to be erected iu the Edgefield cemetery over the unmarked graves of Confederate soldiers. M?SB Eliza Mims has been engaged to paiut badges for the m^mbers of the chapter to wear on public occisious. Kept Hat in Bank. We bave heard of some ladies in Edgefield county \yho have pur chased hats this season that cost nearly halt a hundred dollars bur a certain North Carolina milliner has a "mnrry widow" that sur passes them ?all. An exchange describes it as follows: "A $650 hat was shown at the spring opening of a millinery es tablishment at Lexington, N."C Tt was a Merry Widow shape made af white silk lace and bordered with straw. The crown was high and the brim, of course, was very wide. Around the crown were ten $50^old certificates, so arranged as to make an effective trimming. Other decorations were a paradise aigrette end twenty-seven ?5 gold pieces arranged in a band around the crown The bat is kept in the Bank of Lexington at uigbt, as it is considered too va'uable to risk loaviug in the store." FOR SALE: Two veiy fine reg istered Short Hom bulls, ready for servie-*; one Jersey milch cow, with heiter calf; good young mule, and 30 Berkshire pigs, reg istered sire. B. Cantelou, Edgefield, S. C. Bucklen's Arnioa Salve Wins. Tom Moore, of Rural Route 1, Cochran, Ga., writes: "I had a bad 6orn, come on the instep of ray foot and could find nolbiog that would heal it until 1 applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Lesa than half of a 25c box won the day for me by affecting a perfect cure, sold under gu.irautee at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, Successors to G L Peun & Son drug stores. FOR SALE: Twenty-five regis tered Berkshire pigs. Write or see me in person. J. R Cantelou Edgefield, S. C. FOR SALE : Yoke of young ox en, New Weber wagon, and good milch cow. Will sell oxen or trade them for beef cattle. J. F. Burton, Pleasant Lane, S. -C. Photographs. Spring is the bes'; time for Photographs, especially of Chil dren. R. H. Mims. Glenn Sprines and Harris Litbia water always on band. B. Tiramons. Large assortment offish crack ers just received from the'Nation al Biccuit Companv. B. Timmous. We would be glad for thr housewives to see our large stock of Crockery. We have plain and decorated ware, and can supply the needs of every home. Ramsey & Jone?. We invite the ladies, to see our beautiful china closet. Nothing in the large cities will turpaph them. Ramsey & Jones. Just received a beautiful lot of muslins, figured and plain lawns and summer goods of all kinds, fbe ladies should not miss seeing ihf.m. J. W. Peak. A "Free" Negro Wanted. If anyone, white or colored kuc we of a "free" negro they will confer a favor by sending his or her name and address to this office. What we mean by a ".free" negro is one who was set free, given his freedom by his caster, during the reign of slavery. Soou after the war there were a few "free" negreas scattered over the country but nearly all of tbem ure now dead. "Tots in Toyland" Given at the Academy of Music. Those who failed to witness the children's entertainment, "'Tots in Toyland", at the Academy of Music on Thursday night missed quite a treat. Mr. Tom Stuart, the director of the entertainment, de serves no little praise for the ex cellence of bis work, and when it is considered that oniy a week wa ? required iii its preparation the splendid manner in which the children were trained is the best evidence of his ability.-Journal, Selma, Ala. . Young Wife Taken. The beloved wife of Mr. B. L. Stevens passed away at her home one mile above Meeting Street on Monday morning at. eleven o'clock. The intelligence of her death caiised deepest sorrow e ru on g ber Edgefield relatives and friends. Mrs. Stevens was a consecrated Christian woman, being one of the most, active and rn?.st. useful member of Stevens Creek church. Having fulfilled God's plan upon earth, s'ie has been called to that uppor ?nd better land, Before her marriage Mrs. Ste vsiis was Miss Lotti'* Hart, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hart, of Johnston. Too internal ut took place in the Johnston ceme tery on Tuesday a-fternoon We sell the "Hnckney" and 'Old Hickory" wagons, which have stood the severest test in this sec tion for many years. Two cars now ou the road. Ramsey & Jones. Try our "Moja" coff ?e, the finest 25 cents coffee in town. B. Timmons. GARDEN SEED : A large assort mer.t of Landretb'.s celebrated peed just received. Let us supply vour needs. W. E. LYNCH & CO. Fr-sh supply of Harris Litbia Water just received. B. Timmone. Large assortment of stationery and writing material of all kinds just received. W.E. Lynch & Co. Delightful cenued California Peaches and Pears. B. Timmons. Another shipment of Sparrow's and Lowboy's tine candies just re ceived. ^ B. Timmons. Have you tried cur "Lord Cas per" cigars-nothing better. B. Timmone. Big lot of Pui i tan corsets just received. Every pair guaranteed. May it Tompkins. We have many useful articles on our 5 and 10 cen't counters. May & Tompkins. 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 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 Consumption is less d t?j? Certain relief and us V will result from the folio Hope, rest, fresh ail ? Emu is ion. SU ALL DRUGGISTS; 6( Patton's Sun Proof Paint. Mr. B. Thu moos, ?ue of the largest dealers iu Edgefield in paints, oils, varnish, etc., bas ac cepted theageucy for Patton's Sun Proof Paint. It is an honest, prac tical paint, entirely free, from waler or other adulterants Mr. Ticamons uot only has a large sup ply of outside and inside white but a full assortment of colors that are iu nvpry WHY relhble. All he asks is a trial order, bniug con vinced that you will, be entirely satisfied with the results obtained from the Suu Projf Paint. Very Sudden Death. Mr. Joseph J. Hollaud died on Sunday night of heart failur*, having been Bick less then half au nour. He ??d a similar attack some months ago and was quite sick for a time but had entirely recovered. Mi. Hollaud is very kindly spoken of by his neighbors, those who knew him best, as being a mau of very generous nature, always obliging and accommo dating, often at his own loss. <Hewa8 the youngest son of tbe late Bennett Hollaud. The inter ment took place Monday after uoou in the Stevens burial ground, near the home of the lamented Capt. W. L. Stevens. It was there that many of Mr. Holland's rela tives were buried. Van Camp's Pork and Beans, and Hul'ed Com Hominv. 13. Tim mons. 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 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 abfll Dy 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- j pervisor of Registration and pledge myself to abide the result of the Demo cratic primary and to support the nominees of the same. S G. G..WEST. ^4 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 myseir 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 cfrdicate 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 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 arn 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. [eadly than it used to be. 4| tty? ually complete recovery wing treatment : \ and-Scott's 3o. AND $1.00. $ Fellow-citizens, ^ 0 t^we solicit your votes. We need 'em in our busi ness. Primary August 25th. 1908. For Congress. I hereby respectfully announce my self a candidate for re-election to Co n fress from the second congressional istrict of South Carolina, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo cratic primary election, and I hereby pledge myself to abide the result of the same and to support the nominees thereof. J. 0. PATTERSON. 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 Ropresen 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 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." 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. 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 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. SCURRY. I hereby announce myself a cand: 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 W. R. SWEARINGEN. Superintendent of Education I hereby announce myself a candi date to succeed myself as Superintend ent of Education or 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 hnve endea ored 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 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 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 the 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 Supervisor of Edgefield county, and pledge myself to 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 to 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 of Cotton Weigher for the town of Edge field, and if elected will be faithful to all ot the duties of said position. T. P. MORGAN I hereby respectfully announce my self as a candidate for ;he office of Cotton Weigher of the town of Edge field. BUD BRYAN. I hereby annonnce myself a candi date for Cotton Weigher for the town of Edgefield, and pledge myself if elected to discharge my duty faithfully and impartially. W. L. HOLSON. A Grand Family Medicine. "It gives me pleasure to speak a good word for Electric Bitters," writes Mr. Frank Conlan of No. 436 Houston St., N. Y. It's a grand family medicine for dys pepsia and liver complications; while for lame back and weak kidneys it cannot be too highly recommended. Electric Bittere regulate the digestive functions, purify the blood and impart re newed vigor and vitality to the weak and debilitated of both sex es. Sold under guarantee at WE Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, pucceseors to G L Peun & Son drug storee. 50c. Concordia Lodge. A regular commu nication of Concor dia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. M.. will be held in lodge room Friday evening June 12th, for the regular dispatch of business and to confer degrees. All members are urged to be present. Visitors in good standing always wel comed. W. W. Adams, W. M. J. R. Tompkius, Sec. WaBfer 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. W?3? SPECIAL L For the Summer Mon Ladies', Misses1 Low Cul AI Ladies' Fit Ski White Waist Goods ? Come to Mg (SSS) (Sra m .?sa ?Era gpa ?era m m ttea S WA For O ADVERT] next week you of som< BARG We will save Ready to Grind Your Cern. I dosire to notify the publio that my Grist MiJl is now in.first class condition, and . will grind OD every Friday. Abner B. Broadwater."^ Highest price paid for comity claims. Present them to Mr;' ji?. M. Joues at the store of Messrs. Jones & Son. 5*. N. Kr Bailey. The Best Pills Ever Sold. "After doctoring 15 years for chronic indigestion, and spend ing over two hundred dollars, nothing has . done me as much, good as Dr. King's New Life Pills. 1 consider them the best pills over sold." writes B F Ayacue, of Ingleside, N. C. Sold under guar antee at WE Lynch & Cc, Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son drug stores. 25 J You will find many u>efiil ar ticlos on our 10-cents counter. ! Maj & Tompkins. Thinks It Saved His Life. Lester ; M Nelson, of Naples, Maine, says in a recent lotter: "I have used Dr. King's New Dis covery many years, for coughs sud colds, and I think it saved my life. I have found it a relia ble remedy for throat and lung complaints, and would no more be without a bottle than I would-be. without food." For nearly forty years New. Discovery bas stood at the head of throat and liing remedies. As a preventive of pneumonia, and healer ot* weak lungs it has no equal. Sold under guarantee at W. Jfi Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son drug stores. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free, mmmmmc OW PRICES th s offered in Gents', ' and Children's t Shoes ?iD ie Tailored rts. corning in each week. Cobb. ret? ?ur Big [SEMENT It will tel 3 very great .AINS. you money. mm s Como. e ready to keep you ?ieee Suits, aw Hats, 'ords, Shoes rts. Neckwear ra us Prices qual \ ' style correct. A. HART. <