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Edenfield Advertiser WSDXBSDAT, A?G. lt, 1908. Local News. V.)ti OJ next Tu?aJiy. Mrs. R ?. Mortran is .visiting her mother, Mrs. W. H. Ouzts. ... > / - r. Miss'Jennie Holley, of Aiken, is the gopst of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Eulzniinger. Miss Sal'ie Parker spent Iapt week ri ParksviUe with ber sis ter, Mrs. T. Garrett Talbot. Mrs. Gio. W. Basset, Jr., spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. . Watea ,Mr. E.N. DeVore,oue of the lead ing merchants and business men of Ninety Six, wae in Edgefield ou Thursday lust. Mrs. Jabez Furris and her daughter. Wm. Henry C. Till man, are visiting Mrs. Mary J. Norris. Mrs. Dr. J. E. Greeu, accompa nied by ber daughter. Mis* Elea nor is]visiting her brother. Mr. A. A. Glover. Gen. Thomas W. Carwile stood the trip to the re-union in Green ville splendidly, He returned by way of Atlanta, spending a. day in Georgia's capital. Big cleariug out sale of Sum mer Dry Goods, Shoes, after stock taking. RIVES BROS. Successors to J. M. Cobb. Lost: About ten days ago Mr. R. H. Minas lost, betweeu bis residence aud Mr. Turner's store, an engraving of Dr. l\ M. Bailey, of Greenville. The finder will be rewarded by returning same to Mr. Mims. Mr. and Mr*. J. H. P. Roper at tended Hardy's church on Sun day last, and Mr. Roper stated to thin serine that the crcps in low er Edgefield county have been cut 'f short by the drought. Very large *tock of trunks, suit j cases and traveling bags. Let us supply your needs. Our prices are v<?ry reasonable. RAMSEY & JONES Mr. \V. R. McHugh is now equipping his ginnery on his , farm two miles weet of Edgefield in. first-class style, and will be , ready bv the timer the farmers are j ready. Mr. McHugh went to Au- i gusta yesterday to took after some macbiuery. The Advertiser job office hes ? printed the tickets for the prima r}r election," and to-morrow the tickets for each precinct will be sent to some oue of the mai #The state tickets will be : with the county tickets. We are making Special Pri bleached homespun. Audi _gin and other high-grade are included- Lonsdale, c? and all muslins are on tl gain counter. ""All low cut shoes * have beeu marked way dowu. Now is tbe time to buy. 1 J. VV. Peak. The Advertiser has beeu TO- { quested to announce that Dr. C. E. Burts will Dot hold his regular service at Boru's Creek on Sun day afternoon next but iustead ' th?-T9 will be two services on the fifth Sunday. M*j. R. S. Anderson and Mr. W. S. Adams camped cut near Eureka last week and cast their hooks and nets in the waters near that place for several Hays and nights but their catch was below the average. For R ent: Two 5-room cottages aud 8 rooms in another cottage. M TB. D. S. DuBt?33. When the next sessiou begin?, the school at Trenton wi!l open as a High School, having cinoplifed with the terms of the act pro vidingx for the establishment of High Schools in the small towns aud.rural districts. Superintendent of Educatiou W. D'. Holland has informed us that he has instructions to hold an examination to fill the two Clemson scholarships but the date has not been fix?d. As soon as a day is set for the examina tion it will be anuouuc'd. We soli^ii" your prescrij tion business. Utmost care is exer cised in compounding prescrip tions and only pure, fresh drugs are used. Our prices are very reasonable. PENN & HOLSTEIN, successors to G. L. Penn & Son. The Woman's Christian Tem perance Union is making prepara tions to placa a drinking trough of iron outside the park for the thirsty horses, mules and oxen which coxe into town. This is to be done within the ? next few weeks. . - Kl CESCRIPTIONS our special vVe solicit your Prescriplions, .%v or night. "WE GUARANTEE pure drugs, ' ccorate compounding, and rea 8 mable prices. : W E. LYNCH ? CO. Kr 8. B. Hughes, Jr., toMd The Advertiser^ representative on! Saturday that tho cbaingang is doivg some excellent work on the Blocker road. The work is not unly b3'ng done well but rapid progress is being made. Supervi sor Blocker is doing tho proper thing bv preseiug forward with all possible haste, for ns much can be pccompliwhed now" in on? day as can be accomplished in two days in jointer. Mrs. J P. Nixon came up OD Wednesday last and Mr. Nixon joined her ou Sunday. They re tornad to tb#ir homo at Clark's H iii on y ..tarbay. Mrs. H. W. Doboy's sisters, Mrs. M. E. Parish, of Shelby viHe, N. C., and Mrs. Geo. B White, of Ridgeway, S. C., visited ber last week. Two pretty young ladies from Chester, Misses Jessie and Alleeu Colvin are guwsts at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. W. L. Duuovaut. Capt. E. H Folk weut to Salu da ou legal busiuesB on Monday, aud says tue crops t etweeu Edge field aud Saluda are at least a third off, due to the prolonged drought. We are pleased to learn that Mr. L. E. Jackson, and his daugh ter, Mrs. E. S. Jobu6tou, are st?l bciug benefitted by their stay at Hot Springs, N. C. Mr. Frank Elliot Johnstone, a handsome young man from Georgetown, S. C., was a guest at the home of Mr. A. R. Nicholson on Sunday la?t-aud thereby bangs a tale. - lu stating the uumber of chil dren that of Mr. T. i\ Morgau aud Mr. M. D. Lyon have, The Adver tiser said last week that the latter has fourteen when iu fact he has fifteen.' Mrs. Walter L. Holeoo, accom panied by b?r children, is spend ing this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathis, and is at tending the protracted meeting at Red Hill. Although yet a layman, Mr. T. B. Lanham preached H most ex cellent sermon at the Baptist church on Sunday moruiug. He spoke at the Methodist church in the afternoon, and again at the mill chapel at night. It is very geuwrally regretted that Mr. J. A. Merritt has re signed at Edgefield iu order to ac cept the agency of the Southern at Ridge Spring. Mr. Porter, for merly agent at Barnwell, will be agent at this place, The county summer ?chooi be gan on Monday with a goodly number of t9scbers in attendance. Prof. J. F. Eutzminger is acting as instructor. -The Advertiser will give a full report of the puru mer school uext week. Mrs. R. M. Jay ha3 been quite sick for some time. Acting upon the advice of his pbyeician, Mr. Jay carried hur to Graniteville last week to remaiu some time ?v?h relatives as achauge. tForSale: The Old Saluda Hotel 16 rooms, recently overhauled and repainted, iii.first-class conditon. For terms, etc., apply to Joues & Soti. Tt is_reported, though we have -' " n , i x ta mn.-_._ George R. Lombard concerning ^ uutering bis machine shop as au . apprentice. It is probable that he will go to the Lombard shops in stead of going to Charlotta. When you need a buggy try a ' Rock Hill, or Hackney, or Colum- 1 bus, or a Tyson and Jones. No ( stronger line of buggies can be ? lound ?D this section. Large as- 1 sortmeut to select from. Ramsey & Jones. ( All members of Company F, ? 2i-d Inf N. G. S. C. baviug uni forms in their possession are in- j structed to bring them in at the i meeting August 27th. Thia is im- i portant and it is bop^d that no < man willi make it .necessary to j take actiou agaiust him. ? Miss Carrie Morgau who is now in Edgefield for the countv sum cer school attended the Kinard camp meeting at Epworth recent ly, aud later visited friends in ] Lexington "county whare she taught last session. , Spectacles made up to suit your particular need at lowest possible 1 price. - Geo . F. Mims, Edgefield, S C Mr. Joseph C. Harrie has pur chased some land th the eastern edge of towu from Mr. W. W. Adams and will begin at once to erect a residence thereon. He has rented his farm ou the Newberry road north of Edgefield and will move to Edgefield to reside per manently in order to send hie children to the S. C. CI. Salesmen Wanted, to look after our mterest in Edgefield and adjaceut counties. Salary or com mission. Address the' Harvey Oil Co., Clevelaud, Ohio. In spite of the fact that this is campaign year and tbe air is per meated with politics, the annual protracted ure- tings have been at tended with excellent results.. Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, assisted by Dr. C. E. Bu-ts, bad a good meet ing at Rehoboth last week, aud Rev. Mr. Heckle, aosisted by Rev. Mr. Baes bad a, very successful meeting at Stevens Creek, tlere beiDg 27 additions to the church. Waut?d, the ladies to know that I have just received a large as sortment of very stylish tailored skirts in Voils and Panamas for ladies and misses. Tue prettiest ever isbown in Edgefield, witb prices ranging from $5 to $12. J. Rubensteiu. Wi invite tbe ladies, to see our beautiful china closets Nothing in tbe large cities will surpass them. Rameey & Jones. Little Folks Entertained. The crowuiDg event of tho social seaion amoy-g the little folks io Edgefield, was the party given by Maeler William Ouzts, th? eldest soo of Mr. rind Mrs. J. P. Ouzts, on Thursday evening last from 7 to 10 o'clock. More thau haifa hundred little guests enjoyed the beautiful hospitality of this hap py home. Besidu8 the numerous games and contests that were ar ranged for their pleasure, de lightful -ices, cakes and confec tions were provided in great abundance. The little gueats yet speak in the highest terms of the very enjoyable occasion, s Messrs. Rives Bros. Tho Advertiser extends a cor dial welcome to Mr. J. U. Rives and Mr. E. S. Rives, of Aiken, who have purchased the mercan tile business of Mr. James- M. Cobb aud will couduct it at the same stand under the firm name of Rives Bros. These geutleraen are experienced and very success ful, merchants, having been en gaged in bubinese in Aiken for the past eighteen years. Mr. E. S. Rives will leave for New York iu a few days to purchase a large fall stock of dry goode, uotions, sboes and millinery. It is their purpose to pay especial attention to their millinery department. Au expert milliner will be i-u chaige during the entire year. Mr. E. S. Rives will move his family at once aud Mr. J. U. Rives will briDg his family to Edgefield the" latter part of Sep tember, after they return from tbe mountains. Closing Days of Court. Frank Wigfatl was found guiltv of aesault and battery with intent to kill, and was sentenced tc IS months on the chaiugang. Lee Higbtower, the uegro who 3ut hie wife with a razor last Christmas in the town of sedge field, was sentenced to 5 years ou tb? cbaingang. Lee Tillman was convicted of murder wiih - recommendation to the mercy of the cou-t and re ceived a sentence of life imprison ment. L'-wis Willi?ms, indicted for burning '.be barn of Mr. Toney rurner nt. Johnston, was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. ThrTcourt overruled a motion for a ur-w trial fer Lee Tillman. Long, Successful Career. As he announces in a card pub isbed elsewhere in- th's issue, Mr. J. M. Cobb bas poid his mer jantile busiuess to Messr?. Rives Sros, of AikHf, which brings to a ;lese his long and very succ?ss *ul careHr as a merchant in Edp? ield. Forty-one years ago he came norn Abbeville and cast bis lot t imong tho people of our town, <? md after serving five years as a ^ Furthermore, being blessed with ' :be ability to save as well as tbe r ibility to make money, he has a J ;ompeteocy of this world's goods md can afford to w'thdraw from 13 ;hebusymarl8 of trade and pass he remainder of his years ?D C juiet retirement. Mr. Cobb is, c aowever, a bundle of i nergy, and 8 nstead.of retiring altogether he [ viii, for some time at least, be iu '. ;barge of certain departments of ' he business of Messrs. Rives ' Bros. 1 While be has withdrawn, in a I jenee, from active business life, ( he friends of Mr. and Mis. Cobb 1 .ejoice that 'bey are not to with- ( iraw from Edgefield. Tbsy are 1 now in a position, Mr. Cobh es- 1 necially, to occupy an even larger ! ind more useful place in the life 1 if tba community in the future than in the past. Notice to Candidates. . All candidates must render to the Clerk of Court uuder oath an itemized statemeut of all money spent or provided by them during the campaign for campaign pur poses before the day of election^ and a like statement immediatjly after the election. The Clerk of Court bas been provided with blank forma for these statements. The above is required by the Statuta Law of tbe State, and a candidate failing to comply with this requirement will not be al 'o.vpd to hold offic?. ^ B. E. Nicholson, Chairman. Executive Committee Meeting. The executive committee of the Democratic party of Edgefield county will meet at Edgefield court house ou Thursday, August 27th, at ll o'clock a. m. as re quired by the rules of the party, to tabulate the returns and de clare the results of tho primary, and Jto attend to su h other busi uess as may be necessary. A.il members are requested to be pres eut. B. E. Nicholson, Chairmau'. Very large stock of w-apon and buggy narness. Let us supply you Ramsey & Jones. Fresh shipment of H arris LMbia Water $1 50 for 5 gallons; Glenn Springs Water$l.75 for 5 gallons. B. Timtnons. I have purchaped one of the latest improved machines fri drilling wells, and solicit HIP patronage of the public. Portiez wanting wolla should communi cate with m9 at Pleasaut Laue. W. A. Strom. Will Teach in Elkin. RJ?BS Eduardina Blah ck, the oldest daughter of Rey. aud Mrs. P. P. Bialock, ha* accepted a po sition as music teacher in the !hrge graded school at Elkiu, .N. C. Miss Edward ina graduated in music from the South Carolina Co-Educational Institute in May last and is decided'}' one of the most talented musicians that th? institution has ever sent out. The patrons of the Elkin graded school are to he congratulated up ou securing her services. Card From Mr. Cobb. ito My Friends And Patrons: I have this day sold my mer cantile bu3iuesR to Messrs. Rives Brothers, of Aiken, S. C. These gentlemen are of the highest char acter, and long business experi ence. I respectfully solicit for ibom a continuance of the liberal support which the good people of Edgefield have for so long given raf. I shall still be connected with the new firm, my office open as heretofore, for settling accouuts, and giving my personal attentiou to Ihe wants of my old friends and customers.. To Tho Kind People of Edge field Couuty: I deBire to express my grateful appreciation for their sympathy and support since I came *o them a boy of seventeen years. So long as memory lasts, my lovo aud gratitude shall be theirs. Sincerely; JAMES M. COBB . Aug. 18th, 1908. I Lav/n Party in Buncombe. The younger set in Edgefi<dd's society have divided the old town into two separate and distinct sections or divisions, calling that portion east of the deoot, "Pic Town" and that portion north and west of tho depot "Buucombe." 'Pig Town'' and "Buncombe" have each a baseball team and they frequently cross bats, some time ou'e and sometimes the otb T being victorious. These two ?laus vie with each other not only in athletics but in th?ir social life also. The "Buncombe Bore" ivill give G lawn party this (Tues day) tvening, nod to which WP heg to 8C.kn*iwle'g? with grateful appreciation tb?; lolloping invi t?t ion : "The boys ol Pnucombe invite pou to be. present at a party to be liven on ? Dr. J. G. Tompkins' awn, Tuesday, August 18tb, 190S, 8 to 12 p. m. Progressiv? ?i:m?p." W r> Allen, chairman; J FI Tompkinp, T H Ramsford, Jr., D A Lynch, J D Holstein, Jr., W E Lynch, G B Carwile, H P Brigmau, L P Mellicbamp, V E VI imp, A V Lewip, J L Hill, lillian Key, Bennie Parker, Ed .Cukes. The Advertiser is confident that he guests of these gallant and re ioubtable "Boys of Buncombe" viii bo entertained iu priucely ny side of the couuty. JL v. o say that this report is absolute y false, ns I have uever made uch an absurd statement; but on he centrar}', it is malicious ante dection lie out of tho whole clotb, :onceiv<?d for political purposes md effect to deflect voters from my apport. For the briaf period of j larely five mouths which I will be Supervisor I propose to do my vho'e duty faithfully,and will dis ;ri'-ute the wo*k on the various public roads and bridges with the ?hain Rang with absolute fairness ind impartiality in every section )f the county where the roads are m bad condition,and have not beeu worked this year, all of which I im endeavoriug to roach with as much celerity as possible. Verv respectful Iv, J. R. Blocker. Resolutions Endorsing Hon. B. L. Caughman for Railroad Commissioner. Whereas, Hon. B. L. Caugh man, one of the present Railroad Commissioner.*, is a candidate for re-elect iou, and whereas, the said B. L. Caughman hus mada a faith ful, energetic and fair officer, meting out justice alike to com mon carriers and their customers and has exerted himself to protect! the Fruit Gro wert and shippers of j the state, from unreasonable charges of common carriers, aud discharged his duty well to the public generally, Now Resolved : That the Fruit Growers Associa lion of Clarks Hill, South Caro lina, does hereby heartily eudorse the candidacy of Hon. B. L. Caughman, as Railroad Commis sioner, and recommend to the voters of South Carolin* his re election. Adopted at Clark's Hill, S. C., this 3rd day of August, 1908. H. E. Bunch, Pres. Wm. S. Middleton, Sec 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. A New Orleans Because she d nourishment from 1 She took Scoff* Result: She gained a poun ALL DRUCC >%.-> vvvvv vvvvvvvvv vv* ! ! CANDIDA T. j; + Primary Augv For United States Senate. I beg to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate in the ap proaching Democratic primary, and I respectfully solicit the support of the Democratic voters of this state. R. G. RHETT. For Congress. I hereby respectfully announce my self a candidate for re-election to Con gr?ss from the second congressional district 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. I am a candidate for Congress for the second congressional district sub ject to the rules of the Democratic party. W S SMITH. For Solicitor. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Solicitor of the Eleventh Ju dicial Circuit; and pledge myself to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Democratic party, and to sup port the nominees of said party. GEORGE BELL TIMMERMAN. 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 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 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. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Representatives from Edgefield county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democrat ic primary next summer; and I pledge myself to abide the result of same. J. C. MORGAN. 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. I otter myseii u caimmovc - 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 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. For Supervisor. 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 primary elec tion. . J. H. REEL. I hereby announce myself as candi date for Supervisor of Edgefield coun ty feeling that my experience in the past fits me for the important duties of the office. A. A. EDMUNDS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of Edgefield county and solicit the sup-> port of the people, pledging myself to abide the result of the primary election. J. W. CRIM. For County Treasurer. I herewith very respectfully offer myse'f 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. woman was thin. id not extract sufficient "8* 1er food. * If Emulsion. A d a day in weight. ISTSi SOc. AND $1.00 ES' CARDS. ? ? mt 25th, 1908. f + t Superintendent of Education I hereby announce myself a candi date Ixj 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 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 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. MAYSO. r. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the State Senate, and pledge myself to abide the result of the Demo eratic primary election, and support the nominees of the party. THOS. H. RAINSFORD. 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 macy. :: 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. --a__anDCEST. Meld- COXmty, -pieugmg myaw-w?_ the result of the primary election and to support the nominees of the parfy. 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 tb the rules and regula tions of tha Democratic primary. T. J. MCDOWELL. I am a csrdidate 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 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. 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 i\\ rules, regulations and de cisions of the Democratic primary. GIP H. SEIGLER. I hereby annouce myself as a can didate for thc office of Coroner of j 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 J the Democratic primary and to support the nominees of the same. . PETER OUZTS. For Sore Feet. "I have found Bucklen's Arni ka Salve to be the proper thing to ise for ?ore feet, as well as for lea?Dg b?rus, sores, cuts, and all uaDrjer of abrasions," writes Mr. W Stone, of East Poland, Maine. LL is a proper thing too for piles. Try it I Sold under guarantee at IV E Lynch & Co., Per:; & Hoi iteiti, successors to G L Penn & SOD, drug stores. 25c. NOTICE. Ou the 18th day of September 1908, the undersigned, will make ipplication uuto the Probate >urt ?t Edgefield Court House South Carolina, for a final dis ?harge from her trust as adminis ratrix of the estate of George Sawyer, deceased. > Mrs. M. A. Sawyer, lt , . We always carry complete as iortroent of fresh drugs and give ?special attention to all prescrip ;ions sent us. A share of your Datrousge solicited. v . B. Timrnons. ^yOUffOSAVE fl?nd yonr sartors to tli?s s'ronc, Bound, con ervativo Sariufs Uank. Cn ruijue.'t we vrlll senJ ou FKKK. a supply of cur "Bank M-'Sioipnl doney Mailers" lor tho safe transmission orcolii w urrency In making bank d-iiO>< ls !?/ nial!. Vol an3eDdsn>.i,ldL>rK'.i>lt?c:ic,htvtri-k.:ind.,is j. f\V c-:r saving nceuraulato will Issue ron/3 /,.? srtlflcBtcs of deposit bearing Ir.wros?AA y tl rthe liberal ra';"' . . A ? J AS. S. BYRD, SURGEON" DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, S. C, ?jg^01Hce over Post-Office: INSURANCE When placing"your insur ance give me ii call. I rep resent a very strong line of ?F^IREJ Insurance Companii.-s, Agent for the largest lauris: Insurance Co. I will 'ap preciate a share of yourbusi ness. 1 can be found at my office---OH5ce No. 2-over Bank of Jid-jencld. James T. jVTI]V?& ES .a v U' ?AM wu> i*, JW: inset 17th Session Will 1 September, 3 HANDSOME Brick Bu Rooms, Class Rooms, ft Parlors, Offices. Large A Gymnasium, Dining Room, same roof. ' Hot and Cold Entire building is heated dollars have been spent in niture and equipments. Large Faculty, represen" Universities.. The Presid the building with the stude Thorough course of stud} B. E., B. S. and A. B. Strong department of Mi Practical Business Cour; ting and Bookkeeping. Strict Military Regulatic ments. Our Graduates are alwaj The general verdict is th; ed development of Charae In Competitive examin?t olis and scholarships, our i eminently successful. Patrons and former Stud be found in every Southerr Believing that personal pupil is the greatest fad young, we take orly a limi dents, thereby making it p receive the personal attent Expenses very reasonabl For application blanks, address Pres. F If you do, you can have it by of "Taylor the Tailor". Their I but the thing that will take you being sold at. A great number of the most sweeping cut in price, and EVE PRICE is far above the values y vantage of this genuine sale of 1 clothes, and call while the seas* - She Likes Good Things. Mrs. Chas. E Smith, of West Frauklin, Maine, says: "I like good things and hart adopted Dr. King's New Life Pili IM ?ur faaai lr laxative medicin?, beaause thar are good and do their work with out making a fuss about it." These painless* purifiers sold at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son, drug stores. 25c. RUBBER TIRES: I have a machine for resetting your old tires or putting on new ones Besl rubber tires carried in etoek All work guaranteed. W. H. Powell. Buiet's Turnip Seed. We have just received a fresh supply of Buist's Celebrated Tur nip seed, Ruta Baga, Golden Ball, Flat Dutch, Aberdeen Seven Top etc. Penn & Holstein. Successors to G. L. Penn & Son. Timmons Locals. Have you tried our 15 and 25 cen? s parched coffee. Nothing equals Argo Salmon for the price Delightful lye hominy in cans. Best green coffee iu town 2 pounds for 25 cents. Nothing better than White Dove.*nd Swift's Premium Hamp,. Very large assortment of fine chewing and smoking tobacco. Try our Lord Casper Cigars. Improved Fruit Jars and extra rubbers. Best Toilet soaps and toilet powder. Try our Sun-Proof Paints, all colors. B. Timmons. We would be glad for the housewives to see our large stock of Crockery. We have plain and decorated ware, and can supply the needs of every home. Ramsey & Jones. Light Saw, Lathe and Shin gie Mills, Engines, Boilers Supplies and repairs, Porta- -. qle , Steanvand Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts and Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS. Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGUSTA. GA. $egin, Wednesday, Oth, 1908. lilding, containing 52 Bed Iusic Rooms, Art Studio, Luditorium. Society Halls, . Kitchen, etc., under the Water on every floor. The by steam. Thousands of putting in up-to-date fur ting the best Colleges and ent and ten teachers live in nts. j leading to the degrees of usic, Art and Expression. _ ses-Stenography, Typewri >ns observed in arl Depart as in demand. at our Students show mark ter as well as intellect, ions for West Point, Anap students have always been ents of the S. C. C. I. can i State. attention to the individual tor in the training of the ted number of boarding stu ossible for each student to ;ion of the faculty, ie. catalog or any information N. K. BAILEY, looking over the Summer Fabrics >eauty will certainly surprise you, r breath away, is the price they're popular weaves are offered at a IRV ONE even at the REL ULAR rou can get elsewhere. Take ad jp-to-the-minute made-to-measure on is young. Tompkins ?