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WEDNESDAY, SSPT. 16, 1908. Local News. ss Effie Sheppard baa been iting frienda in Aiten. -Miss Lena Holstein has come iq spend tome time iu Edgefield. f We publish this week the quar terly statements of -the Farmers Bank and the Bank of Trenton. Mils Annie Walker, of Coch-' ran, Ga., is visiting her sister, lira. J. R. CED te J ou. ?; JMHB .Mobley who is to have charge of Mr. J. Rubenstein'e ' millinery department arrived fro*n Atlanta yesterday. Look in the windows of Messrs Rives Bros. as yon pass and you will tes some of the early and very pretty faU styles m millinery. J?r. Fred -Doboy of Aiken was j married on Friday oveniug last to j Mi?B Katherine Gordon Kiddell of Augusta. They will make their j home in Augusta. Our liitle frieod? Miss Frailees Bnrgags was elected vice-president of the state Loyal. Temperance j Legion at the^conventiou in Baui berg. She is a very* zealous tem perance worker. ??e Qprner Stored "Pr?o?ama- j tion^appears in this issue. Mr. W. H. Turner is aggressive and progressive. He knows bow to buy j and he knows how to sell. In ois j advertisement, this week he tells tae shoppers of certain bargains thai they can't afford to miss. Miss Anna Belle Morgan, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Morgan, has been engaged to teach the school; at Round, Colloton couuty. Miss Anna Belle graduated from the S. C. C. I. last May'and .ia well fitted forcer duties as teacher. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Durst at tended the Association at Moun tain Creek on Friday, making the trip from' Greenwood in their] large automobile. Hr. W. A. Tiramerman who bas been serving the town as marshal in the mill village has moved to Newberry, and as sb many of the operatives have moved away it is probable-?bat no other marshal will be elected for the preseut.1 ;^ MipsXjzz ie M im s who graduated from thej$. C> it?. I."last summer is spending a few days iu -Edge field. She has been er gaged to teach the M od oe school aud will suter upon her duties about Octo ber the first. Bev. W?..B. Hatcher, of Rich mond, who conducted a series of ?neetings' in the Baptist church about two years ago will conduct a mering at Saluda the latter part^sf ^September:' " . Miss Josie Sheppard lias.been engaged to teach the school at Gray Uourt, S.\ (3. The session do?8 not begin till the first of Oc tober. Governor Ansel has appointed E J Norris, J W Hardy, and Jno. V Cooper as Couoty and Stat? Election : Commissioners, and B D Kitehiugs, James DeLaughter and J^F Pty ne a? Federal Elec tion Commispiou?ra to .serve fot| the ensuing two yea?. ; Wanted: To purchase three ?cod milch cows, fresh to pail ; -must he. tbrep-gallor, cows., I am alto ra the markpffor ?ome shoats. F. N. K. Bailey. - The season at Caesar's Head hotel having closed yesterday, Miss Hettie Sheppard will be at home again in a abort while. She will visit rei a'i veg i j Greenwood before com i pg to Edgefield. Dr. W. Ei Prescott believes in keeping abreast of the times. He lias recently' made improcements upon his large gio house and has ju&t purchased three of the latest improved 6Q?saw gins to take the place of the gins that he has-been using. The capacity of his gin? Bery will be something like thir ty-five bales per day, ^nd you can rely upon those new gins to clean the seed. . . We solicit* your prescription business. Utmost care is exer cised in compounding prescrip tions and only pure, fresh drugs are used: Ohr prices are very reasonable. PENN & HOLSTEIN, . & successors to' - G. L. Penn & Son. Mr. James E. Hart announces that be bas just pct on sale a case of very fine, all-wool North Caro lina blankets.. Cold ^weather is certain to come, and yon t will need a foll supply of all-wool blankst?. Better make your pur chases now while Mr. Hart is telling them very low. Remember | that whatever : comes from the Hart store is always dependable- ] jost at represented. PRESCRIPTIONS our special ty. We solicit-your Prescriptions, davor night. "WE GUARANTEE pure drugs, abeu rate compounding, and rea sonable prices, i W -E. LYNCH ?r CO. Capt. J. Ham pden B rook s ?pant a portion of last week in JCdjp?fi*dd as the guest of Gen. M. 13. Butler. Capt. Brooks do?-s not come to Edgefinld as of tao as in days gone by, before Greenwood county wan formed, but wben be does come he receives a royal welcome. He has ably ser?ed Greenwood as state senator during the past four years but declined to stand for re-election last spring ?a account of iii health. fl ?rjcff- J;&^ShepDnrd and Miss iMaXcio ?re'at Hot Springs, N. C., Ilor a.stay of several weeks. The ladies ot-Horn's Creek church realized the .eum ot' $12 from the sale of ice cream and cake Saturday afternoon. -. Mrs. John K. Aull is among the Nrisitore in Edgefield andie being very affectionately greeted by her friends'?-. . .?*? ?* ~~ '.? Rev. 0. L. Striogfield will preach in the Baptist church on [Sunday morningi??xt and iu the Methodist church' at 4:30 in the a uer noon. 7 Mr. Cuttiuo Mellicbamp, a -graduate of the' S. C. C. I., has been elected principal of the Red Hill Behool and Miss Weiaoua Strom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1 Charles Strom, bas been chosen as the assistant teacher. The wri i Ur knows these two^youug people 'quite welland we feel assured that they will- render f?ithfui/conociet? tious service. ?. D. Cs. to Meet V. The Daughters of-.the. Confed eracy will have their??rq.t.-meeting of the fall, at the b?uie of Mrs. j D. Holstein, Satofday. Septembej 19th, at 4:30 o'clock. Arl mern bers are requested to" be present, as officers will be elected ?pr the eosUjittg Syfcar. ' \T-K;' X: ....M?s.'3?i G. -Evansj Pres. Mrs. J. DrflLolstein, Sec. The Official Totals. . The official connt of the votes cast in tho second primary Was made by the executive committee on Thursday last and thia, totals are as follows;: "& McO Simkins, 1106; M P Wells, 1160;-S T Williams, 1053; W.(?0^^901 ; W R.Sweari?igen, 775 ; R J Moultrie, 871 ; J H Reel, 814; Wv-D - Holland', 6K?; A R Nicholson, 1051 ; James DeVore, $11 ; J NaGwffisi 973; J O Herin, 835; WG Wells, 710; G H Seig ier, 718; P'A Pruitt, 946.- . Leaving Edgefield. As the officials of the Edgefield Manufacturing Company are un able to say when the mill will re sume operation, the operatives are seeking employment elsewhere. Th^.follow.iog;wi?I 1 leave withjtheir j families for Newberry to-day Messrs.,M C Jackson, M S Banks, Henry Banks, Walter Dom, Ed Holt, Lonnie Ti m merma*), Will Jackson sod Mr. Turner. Mr. Geo. Timmerman will joio Mr. Elijah Timmermau iu Westminster, and we have been informed that other families -will leaVe soon. Notice of Executive Committee Meeting. A meeting- of the Executive Committee pf the Democratic par ty, of Edgefield couuty is hereby called for Saturday, September) 19, 1908,,. at.11 o'clock a. m. at Edgefield court house for the.pur pose of deciding a contest which'I has been filed f-8 to the'election Of | magistrate of the eecop.p;district. Every member; ia. urged tp~h present? "' ?<:* ^ " . Bv E. Nicholson. Chairman. Gentry Bros. Coming Wednes n?sday, September 23rd. An announcement that will be of interest ter all lovere of good clean amusement is the fact that the Gentry Bros., will exhibihhere Wednesday, ^September 23rd. Tbe Gentry organization; bas lo?g been known as one of the most honest ly conducted, and most elaborate ly produced tented exhibitions of the present day, and the manage ment are noted for their clean methods of doing business. The name, of Gentry stands for' all that ls high class about a show, j and th**public -have long rec ognized ^"b is attraction as. the best "Little Show'7 extent. ; ; For Rent: Two5-room cottages and 3 rooms iu another cottage. Mrs. P. S.DuBoBe. ? . . Are Ton Employed? If you desire a position that wilL . give you a good cbmp*tfsa? tion, it will b9 to your interest to com m u u icato aa indic?t?d be low. ? i - .. Er.C. Barrett, .-. ? ,: Aiken, S. C. Girmery-Notie?. \ , I desire the public to know that I have charge of Mr. D. B. HoI lingsworth's Ginnery this season... Will clean your seed - thoroughly and make you a gopd sample for 30 cents, per hundred. [ I pay the Edgefield market price tor.seed ' . I solicit a sb aro of your busi ness. S. C. SEIGLER. Special Sale of Panama Skirts. *k * Here's an offering in nice-new Panama Dress Skirts ?t^hjch^wjll interest every/ W^1T'^dt^a^d^ w? man. Just calculate . the amount' you save and* 'th-'n "come and see how pretty these skirts really are and how beautiful-'they're tailor ed. Made .of high' class Panama cloth. Regular JEft at $5.50. Will also offer you a handsome A i r. e of Voile skirls. The -$12.50 kind at $7.00. .J. Runenstein. When you need a buggy try. .a Rock Hill, or Hackney, or Colum bus, or a Tyson and Jones. No stronger linn'bf. ? buggies can be lound in this section. Large as sortment to select from. Ramsey & Jones. Cotton Gin Insurance. l am ready to insure Gins agaiust fire: System gins, steam gins, gasolene engine gins, water gins, horse.gins, ordinary gins, old style ?ins. Drop me a postal. E. J. Norris. Death of Mr? Jay; Mrs. R. M. Jay died Saturday night at the hom4 of Ker mother io Laugley. For many months she had bf.en a patient Huffer?r. Several weeks ago her husband acting -upon tho advice of the physician carried her to Langley, thinking th9 change would prove beneficial. She grew stead i ly woree until death brought relief. Before her marriage Mrs. Jay was Miss Spiers. The interment took place Sunday afternoon at Langley. Death of Mr. Edward A. Mims. " Mr. Edward A. Mirna passed away .suddenly Sunday night at his home in Washington, D. C., where he has resided during the past fourteen years. Hie? relatives in Edgefield had not been inform ed of his illness, and were greatly shocked by the announcement of h is death. His remains w;re in terred Wednesday morning in tue cemetery at Johnston. Mr. Mims, known by his Edge field friends as "Bubber" Mims, was the eldest son of the lamented Dr. E J. Mims, and is survived bv a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Billings, of Macon, Ga., and Mrs. Lillian Patterson, or Barnwell, aud ono son, Mr. James Mims, of St. Louis, aud two sis ters, I^p. M. E. Walker, and Mrs. 'A~. C. Mobley, of Johnston. . .Mr, Mims' death makes another break-in the ranks of the Confed erate veterans. He rendered gal lant service during the entire four years of the Civii '.Var, having left Edgefield to go to the frout with the Edgefield Hussars, under command of Capt. M. C. Butler. List of Magistrates. .....?As the recent primary made s?nie changes in the magistrates ofibe couuty, we publish here with the names of those who am to sorve for the ensuing two yearsi 1st district, N L Brimson; 2nd district, W B Posey ; 3rd district, J G Mobley; 4th district, W W Miller; 5th district, John R Blackwell; 61b district, R L Bodie; 7th distrist, A Gilchrist; 8th district, A C Ouzts. None of the candidates for magistrat vin the second district having received a majority in the first primary, Mr. W. B Posey and Mr. Wallace W. Wise wer? in the second reo?. The former received 119 votes aud the latter 115 votes in the eecoud primary. Mr. Posey having received a r/ra joiity of 4, he-was declared einet. f?. We have beni informed that Mr. Wise will contest the election on the ground that more votes wera cast at Johnson than should have been cast. As the result in this race has been contested, WH give the vo*e in full* as cast in the second primary : Posey Wise Bacon 15 27 Edgefield ^ 6 ll Hampton 0 5 Johnston 12 0 Johnston 2 34 17 Long Brauch 1 1 Ropers 0 1 Shaw - 61 , 53 Total 119 115 We always carry complete as sortment of fresh drugs and give especial attention to all prescrip tions sent us. A share of your patronage solicited. B. Timmoiis. : CITATION. State of South Carolina,'. County of Edgefield. By J.D Allen, Probate Judge. Whereas Bunch E Tim merman has made suit to me, to graut bim letters of administration of the estate and effects of Connor C Smoak, deceased. These are therefore, to cite nod admonish aJJ uhd singular the kindred and creditors of the said Connor C Smoak, deceased, that they be aud appear before me, in the Court of Probate, *ro be held at Edgefield, S C, on the 1st day of j ^October next," after publication hereof,.at ll o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the'said administration should not. be granted^ Given un der my hand this 12th day of September, 1 908. / J D Allen, ._JPEC Georgia Seed Rye. May & Prescott. 9 pounds of soda for 25 cents. May & Prescott Large fat 16 oz. mackerel 10c. . ? * "May & Prescott. Delicious fish roe. May & Precott. Very large <*tock of trunks, suit cases arid traveling bags. Let us supply your needs. <?)ar pricue are very reasonable. RAMSEY & JONES 1$ ^Iplyards'Snd balances. . V': ' May & Prescott. < For Rent: A se ven-roo m r?si dence. Apply to : ; ?'. .:-4 . J. L. Mims. We^bave just received a brge assortment of jewelry and silver ware, in the latest designs from the most up-to-date, and most re liable manufacturers in the coun try. We/ invite you to call aud inspect these goods. RAMSEY & JONES |gj Rickets. Simply the visible sic g? are not forming rapidly <Q? Lack of nourishment 4> ]Scotfs Emulsi jr entire system. Stimulai j? Exactly what baby n X ALL DRUGGISTS) 50c O6OOO?OO0O9* Drat h of Rev. George Shaffer. 'Profound sorrow prevailed in Edgefiold on Friday last amen? the fri-ndsot Rev. Georg * Shaffer, wheo it became known that he was dead. His Edgefield friends knew nothing of hie illness. In fact the membars of hie house hold did not realize t hat he was seriously ill unlit a very short while before death claimed him. Rev. Mr. Shaffer was filling a pastorate uear Denmark, S. C., and contracted malarial fever a fe*v weeks ago. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Den mark. Mr. Shaffer leaves a wifo and six children, four BOOR aud two daughters. The oldest is a lad of pighteen and the youngest is a little girl of four years. We have been informed that M Shaffer contemplates moving t dgefield lo make ber home so el an send her children to cu pleudid school. Edgefield will cteud to her a very cordial welcome. We [trust that nothing will cause her to chaDge ber plans. Rev. George Shaffer was a brother of our friend Mr. J. M. Shaffer, of McKendree, and the devotion that existed between the?e two brothers was beautiful They grew up together as boys, axd a* they b?came young men laborpd together for their Master io McKendree church and com munity. Finally, God called oue m?o the ministry, aud he went from the old home. Tba other re mained and continued his Chris tian service as a layman, and while they have been separated the two have still been very nea' to each other in spirit, in brother ly love. The Advertiser b?as to extend profound sympathy to the brother who is left. Athlectic Club Formed. For some time the matter of or ganizing an athletic c'ub and fit tiug up a gymnasium has been discussed by a number of young men of the towu. The matter as sumed definite phape at a meet iug held on Monday night, at which an organization was effect ed by the election of Mr. J G| Holland, president; Mr. A A Glover, vice-president* Mr. W E Lynch, secretary and Mr. Lovick Minis treasurer. The hoard of di rectors is composed of Messrs. J FI Tompkins. H P Brigman and VE'Mims. A committee t-onsi-t i ne of Me?sr?. J G Holland, J C .Sheppard, Jr., and J H Tom pk i ni evas appointed to prepare a Con stitution and by-laws. The following members hay been eurolled: A A Glover, L T May, C E May, J L Mime, WTj Prescott, B L Mime, J H Tomp kins, W E Lynch, J H Hilton, C B Key, M L Stevens, H P Brig man, D V Anderson, V E Mirna, W L Duuovaut, Jr., Law Hill, C W McCrearv, F -C Hodges, Allen T Samuel, J C Cogburn, P L Cog lum, H L Cogburn, J C Sheppard, J , J 0 Sheppard, ? V Lewis, R W Scott. Tbe next" meeting will be held in the opera house Friday night at 8 o'clock. The young men are very much encouraged over the outlook and feel confident that at an early day they will have a] reasonably well equipped gymna sium, where they can pass their] leisure time taking systematic ex ercise. Encourage them in their very worthy undertaking. Let The Advertiser job office do your printing. New tvpe, new borders, new ornaments just re ceived. Satisfaction guaranteed. Guaranteed razors from $1.50 .to -$3 50, also strops and brushes at May & Prescott. Administrators' Notice. All persons holding claims against tbe estate of Joseph J. Holland, deceased, are hereby no tified to present the Bame, duly at tested, to Sheppard Bros., our at torneys. All persous indebted to sa'd estate are requested to make paymett to either of tho under signed. Jas. A. Holland, B. S. Holland. Admrs. Special Prices Prevail. The time for replenishing the wardrobes of the boys and girls who are going away lo school is here. And we want the parents to know that we can supply their needs. We have sboee, hosiery, underwear and all of tb? many little things that are needed. Special prices on all*bleached goods, which means that we can save you money. New fall goods now arriving. We have never pur chased a stock to better advan tage than when iu New York re cently. J. W. Peak. Buist'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 & Sou. For Sale: The Old Saluda Hotel 16 rooms, recently overhauled and repainted, in first-class condition, For terms, etc., apply to Jones & Son. _,_ * rn that baby's tiny bones enough, is the cause. on nourishes baby's tes and makes bone, teeds. , AND $1.00 Short Sleeves are eminently pr Colors from $2.00 It's to your besl reliable goods. - School hose at when you read i at other stores f< Yet when you se is different. These Hose ar the quality is th< hind them the C They are sold < other hose. WI wish to impress . That's the poii We have a f e^ Watch for our ive prices. We thank adp Statement of the Condition of The Farmers. Baak of-Edgefield, located at Edgefield," S. C., at the close of business September, 11th, 1908. Resources: Loans and Discounts ? $241,474 92 Overdrafts 8,186 03 Banking House 2,500 00 Furniture and Fixtures 1,540 00 Due from Banks and Bankers : 13,306 70 Currency " 2,102 00 Gold 480 00 Silver, Nickels and Pennies 1,230 20 Checks and Cash Items 247 66 Total Liabilities: Capital Stock Paid in Surplus Fund Undivided Profits,-less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes Paid Due to Banks and Bankers Individual Deposits Subject to Check Time Certificates Bills Payable $271,067 51 $58,000 00 30,000 00 4,238 69 1,684 34 30,461 88 66,682 60 80,000 00 Total $271,067 51 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD, Before me came W, H. Harling, Cashier of the above named ba:.k who, being duly sworn, says the above ^ and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. W. H. HARLING. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of September, 1908. Edwin H. Folk, (L. s.) Not. Pub. S. C. Correct Attest: A. E. PADGETT, W. B. PENN, EDWIN H. FOLK. Directors. TO I0AN $100,000.00 We have made a specialty of Farm Loans for more than 18 years. We are prepared to accommodate you promptly. Write for particulars. James Frank & Son, Augusta, Ga. A Sore-enough Knocker. J, C Goodwin, of Reidsville, N. C. says: 'Bucklen's A.rnica Salve is a sure-enough knocker for ul cere. A bad one came on my leg last summer, bot that wonderful salve knocked it out in a few rounds. - Not even a scar remain ed." Guaranteed for piles, sores, bums, etc. 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Peuu & Sou, B Timmons drug stores. They Take The Kinks Out. "I have used Dr King's New Life Pills for many years, with increasing satisfaction. They take the kiuks out of stomach, liver and bowels, without fuss or fric tion," says N H Brown, of Pitts field, Vt. Guaranteed satiafaotorv at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Peuu & Son drug stores, 25c. ?m?c>? ?SM ?-m will be worn by many oper. You can find tl > up. t interest to know aboi : 15c pair. Nothing very new t. You see 25c hose offered or 15c and it appears bigger, e the hose SIDE BY SIDE it e fresh from the mill. In fact ire, the style is there and be orner Store's guarantee, closer to actual cost than any len we say real 15c hose we the word REAL ' nt to the story. j pieces left, the best sta advertisement next wee you for past bx its conti /. H. Turner Jest Machines Made. I desire to inform.the Edge field public tbat I am agent for two of the best sewi?g ma chines made, the Singer and Wheeler and Wilson. I make my headquarters at the store of Messrs. May & Tompkins. If you naed a machine I shall be glad to call at your home. Prices and terms reasonable. L. G. QUARLES. Edgefield, S. C. Cotton Ginning, Notice to the Public. The Edgefield Manuf acturing Company id thoroughly equipped to gin and pauk cotton. A large new Hamilton Corliss engine of great power bas been put io and all the gins and other machinery has just been overhauled and re paired. Meal, bulls and other products will be exchanged for cotton seed or wood.-Your patron age is solicited and your cotton will be ginned speedily and with satisfaction. Edgefield Manufacturing Com pany, per R. L. Walker, manager. A superb line of pocset knives. Boker's and Miller Bros;' both stag and pearl haudlos. May & Prescott. ' Fresh shipment of Harris Litbia Water $1.50 for 5 gallons; Glenn Springs Water $1.75 for 5 gallons. B. Timmons. How to Get Strong. P J Daly, of 1247 W. Congress St., Chicago, tells of a way to be come strong: He says: "My mother, who is old and was very feeble, is deriving so much beoe fit from Electric Bitters, that I feel it's my duty to tell those who. need a tonic and strengthening medicine about it. In my moth er's case a marked gain flesh has resulted, insomnia has been over come and she is steadily growing stronger." Electric Bitters quick ly remedy stomach, liver ariid kid ney complaints. Sold under guar antee at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & rion, 3 Timmons drug stores. 50c. 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 <Wbite Dove ?nd Swift's Premium Hump. Very large assortment of fine chewing and smoking tobacco. Try our Lord Cacper Cigars. Improved Fruit Jars and extra rubbers. Best Toilet soaps and toile* powder. Try our Sun-Proof. Paints, all colors. B. Timmons, ir Storeys nation wm again this season, hence Long Gloves lem at the Corner Store in the leading at it .It's to your interest to buy only High time to purchase early fall Neck fix ings. Corner Store as usual, is showing a strong line of new fads, viz: high niching ull colors, tourist niching in all colors and white, the new tassel end string ties. Embroider ed and plain Laen collars, sizes 12 to 13 1-2 Also the new Merry Widow and wire hair frames, hair brushes, shell pins, fancy combs etc We also offer for a few days only, 1.000 yards mill end Sea Island 36 inches wide at 5c yard. indard calico at 5c yard. ?k, twill be full of many items at attract isiness and wish to merit nuance. 9 Proprietor. Kr?4S j- . *v ?.fes EDGEFIELD WEDNESDAY September the 23rd. JOLNEW UNITED 20-T: SUCCESSFUL YEAR. E?igg?Wffi? BAIN QR SHINE Delimited New Features Presented Io Every Department mmm?mm THE FAMOUS EUROPEAN FEATURE THE GREAT STEINER TROUPE,^i? M'SELLE De O ESC H "QOEEI OT THE Al" RM UK. THE COMEDY WEYLERS, FBOM BITAl TI?TBE SAKtUfl^ mnOME TICKET ADMfTS TO AUjm GRANDEST OF ALL STREET PARADES MORNING OF CONT.