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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1835. J. L. ?HMS .... EDITOR TERMS; ONE ?EAR $150 SIX MONTHS .75 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 1908. f Yon may depend upon it that it he is a good man whose intimate ll friends are all good* and whose ll enemies are decidedly bad.--La rater. -rn Leap year is nearly gone. Better j improve the passing opportunities. The lien law agitation" has begun again. This law seems to have as many lives as a cat but the indi?a tions are that the next legislature will kill it stone dead The announcement of Hon. C. C. Featherstone^ candidacy for Gov ernor in 1910 has been favorably re ceived. He has many - stanch friends in Edgefield county. It takes agitation, interest and en thusiasm as well as money to make a success of. a fair. Discuss the county fair movement with your neighbors, in order to get them in terested and to enlist their co-opera- j tion. The next regular mating of the Edgefield. Agricultural Club will be held in the court house on Satur day afternoon next at 2:30 o'clock. A large attendance is desired as Mr. G. F. Hunnicutt, editor of the Southern Cultivator, will be present j and address the meeting. While in Edgefield, Mr. ?unnicutt will be the guest of Mr. James R. Cantelou. Monument Unveiled at Parks v . ville, New Methodist Minis ter, Kind Words for the Advertiser. Dear Advertiser: Yesterday was a great; day in Parksville; in the morning Bro. L. B. White preached an inspiring and helpful sermon from the words: "JL am the Bread o'f Life", and in the af ternoon at 3 o'clock a beautiful monument was unveiled by the W. Or W., to the memory of So v. J. L. Stone, who died some months ago. Promptly at 2:30 o'clock the Sov ereigns assembled at the Woodmen'fi hall, where they were joined, by members of Liberty Hill, Red Hill., and Plum Branch, who were formed in line of march to the cemetery by" .- the Master, of Ceremonies: - The marching Woodmen were % joined at the church by the quartet, reader of the. poem, Miss Martha D orn, and the orator of the occasion, the Hon. W. T. Slaughter of York county and state organizer for W. O. W. of this state. The Sover eigns were formed around the grave in the shape of a wedge, the point beyond the head of the grave, the U nited States flag standing at point of the wedge, the orator, relatives, poet, and quartet within the wedge. The beautiful dedicatory cere monies were then performed by the officers of the camp, consisting of ' i words signifying "honor, love and remembrance", after which Miss Martha Dorn^with beautiful effect, recited the poem, "Oh why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" The weather being threatening, the Woodmen were marched into the Baptist church hard by, when ? beau tiful oration was delivered by Hon. W. T. Slaughter. The sentiments esrpressed by Sovereign Slaughter were tender indeed, reflecting th? rt brotherhood of the order, the Fath ^v"4'rhood of God and the brotherhood -* : W of man in general. The cold stone marking the last . - resting place of our deceased Sover eign "Glorifies life and idealizes death^' in that* it reflects the faith ? ^of humanity in the Eternal and re i VT minds us that when "the things that ' are now" shall have passed away, and shall have been "by others suc ceeded" loving hearts representing woodcraft, will place over our sleep ing dead tokens of remembrance. The meeting , closed with many thanks to Sovereign Slaughter. I cannot resist the impulse before . closing this article of saying some thing about the great improvement in The Advertiser, both in subject matter and appearance. The Advertiser is a good paper and is getting better. It is a 'clean paper' which can be recom mended as worthy to go in all Chris tian homes where parents are endeav i oring to to "train their children in the way in which they should go". ' lt. stands for purity in politics, de ; cency in public affairs, and the pro fa ibiton of that which causes more deaths than war, more corruption in politics, more crime in our beloved state, than all other agencies put to gether. The Advertiser practices what it preaches, in that it allows not the advertising of strong drink, thereby proving its faith by its works, and has not gone, nor will it go to the Poor House. God honors the man or the paper, or what not* that hon ors him. "Happy is the man that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth". All honor to The Advertiser! The B. Y/P. H. had a fine meet inglast night, at which time; Di "Walter Miller, of Augusta, pres?ntej the union with the B. Y. P. U pledge in the shape of a large mar which thanks to Dr. Miller was tack ed to the wall where all the vonni people could see and he reminder of its contents. We also had wit! us the new methodist preacher f o this charge, Rev. Geo. Lee, wh< made a good talk and a fine imprest ion. The Bank of Parksville ha received fixtures O. K. and the plac of business is greatly improved. Mr. Pat Parks left this morninj for Charleston as the repr?sentativ of Parksville A. F. M. to the Graiv Lodge which meets tomorrow. Rev. Mr. -Scroggins, the outgoini Methodist preacher leaves for hi new field, Edgewood, near Columbia Wednesdav.-Parksville, Dec. 7 'Ol D. A. J. Bell. Cold Spring Tidings. On Sunday last at four p. m. Mi R. W. Christie und Miss ROS? Alice Quarles were united in th' holy bonds of matrimony, by Rev J. T. Littlejohn, at the home of tin bride. A large orowd of relativei and friends were there to witnes: the ceremony and their high regards for these two were shown by theil p-r-e-s-e-n-c-e and p-r-e-s-e-n-t-s. Aftei the ceremony a bountiful and -ele gant dinner was spread, such as tc bring forth remarks complimentary tc the provider thereof. Though th( weather was cold and dreary with out, merriment and happiness reign ed within, and the thoughts of oldei ones present were turned to that hap py occasion in the past and youngei ones thought "There'll come a time some day." May the "God of Peace" reign in their home and Cupid con tinue to hold the heart strings. Miss Annie Quarles of Johnston visited relatives here last week. Miss Annie liathis and Monroe visited their sister at Edgefield last Saturday and Sunday. ' Mr. John Holmes had his hair cut and his mule 'sheared last week. There was a sudden change in the we ather. Mr. Willie Quarles has moved in to his new home on Augusta street. Miss Bessie Holmes is visiting her sister at Modoc this week. Hog squealing was the best mu sic heard around here last week, though it came from a bleeding heart. Its voice mingled with that of the turkey and the sound of the axe, as Christmas wood is being gathered, brings the echo tc? us, 'Christmas is coming.,, X. Y. Z. S. C. C. I. News. The three literary societies of the college elected officers for the sec ond quarterlast Saturday night. The new officers of the Pierian Literary' society are as follows: President, J. S. Boles; vice-president, Harris Mathis; secretary', J. L. Taylor; treasurer, D. R. Coleman; censor, C. F. Stone; chaplain, Albert Pad gett; senior critic, L. D. Holmes; junior critic, J. S. Davenport; ser geant-at-arms, J. L. Landrum, and doorkeeper, H. F. Colvin. The Bailey literary society elect ed the following officers: president, R. F. Keels; vice-president, J. B. Knotts; secretary; T. W. Bingham; treasurer, E. H; Arrington; censor, B. T. Burkhalter; sergeant-at-arms, Fred Williams; doorkeeper, Hutto; senior critic, W. White, and chap lain, James Kemp. -The officers of the Fiddian litera ry society are: president, Miss Grace Frier; vice-president, Miss Lilla Fuller; secretary, Miss Rosa McNeil; senior critic, Miss Roselle Burns; junior critic, Miss Lizzie Coleman; censor, Miss Helen Strom and chaplain, Miss Eliza Keels. A joint debate was held between the P. L. S. and B. L. S. on "Re solved that R. E. Lee was a greater general than T. J. Jackson" The discussion became heated and a great number of points were/brought out by fine speeches on both sides. Major T. J. Lyon and Capt. C. F. Colvin acted as judges and when the debate waa over, after having taken all points into due considera tion, decided in favor of the nega tive side df thc question which was being upheld by the B. L. S. Mrs. E. E. Buster, accompanied by her son, C. F. Buster, is here on a visit to h ?r son and daughter. Mr. C. M. 'Mellichamp, a gradu ate of the S. C. C. I is here, paying a visit to his former school mates. He also visited his old society, the P. L. S. and made a most eloquent little speech by which all members bhould be benefitted. Business concerning the "Co-Ed" is under discussion and it is hoped that January," the- first number will be published. It will pay every one to subscribe to it not only because of its low subscription rates 81.00 for the year, but also because of its true merits and excellent qualities. Mrs. F. N. K. Bailey has return ed from a visit to her home in Ken tucky. STUDENT. White Pearl and several other varieties of Onion Sets just re cB?ved PENN & HOLSTEIN, Succesoere to G L Penn &, Son Get our prices on shoe9 before buying. We can please you. May & Tompkins. We are ready for the hunters, with a full stock of guns, shells, buutiug coats, leggings, etc. Raiueev & Jon? s. Newsy Letter From Johnston On Monday, December 7tb, t T 9th anniversary of the death Jefferson Davis, a beautiful steel < graving of Mr. Davis was presei ed to the graded school, a gift the Daughters of the -Confedera< Mrs. Eleanor Ivy made the p sentation and the picture was ceived by Mrs. L. C. Latimer, tea< er of the 5th grade. Mr. Pet Lowry has moved to- 1 fasnx near Chappells, where he w reside in the future. Mr. Pickens Turner and M Sallie Stringh*eld, have been vis'iti: their brother Mr. Robert'Tum who has been critically ill. Mrs. P. B. Harrison, Misses I lie LaGrone and Harriet Tcney a at home from the state conventic U. D. C., held at Abbeville, and a loud in their praise of the success the convention and the royal h< -pitality of the people <>f Abbevil The graded school has adva'nc one step, adding an 11th grac thereby better enabling the si dents for entering Colleges. Mr. Joe Payne, of Meeting Stre( visited relatives here last week. I reported the neighborhood scho in fine condition. Miss Lena Steve has charge of the one near her hon and Miss Hannah Barton, of Maco Ga., has charge of the one at Loi Cane. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer, < Ridgeway, are spending awhile the home of the former's fathe Mr. S. P. Sawyer. For the past fe weeks, Dr. Sawyer has been in A gusta where he was operated o for appendicitis. Mrs. Orlando Sheppard, Jr., an little Mobley, of Rome,. Ga., wi spend the month of December ? the home of Mr. A. C. Moble; During this time Mr. Sheppard wi be in Mexico on a business trip. Mr. Ben Stevens, of Meetin Street, was here on Monday e route to Augusta, where he has a' cepted a position. Mrs. G. P. Cobb entertained number of her friends last wee with a delightful dining. Shews ably assisted by her talented dang! ter, Miss Sue Sloan. Mr. and Mrs. James Jay, of A lanta, arrived this week, and wi make Johnston their homo. Mi Jay will have charge of the turnin, and scroll work at Mr. M. T. Tm ner's lumber factory. On Saturday afternoon the barn of sumbeam workeas, who are ur der the subervision of Mrs. W. .1 Hatcher, packed a box of Christina toys which they have sent to one o the missionaries among the Osag Indians, for distribution. Many ; childish heart will be made glad oi Christmas morning by the thought fulness of this act. One of the visitors here last weel in attendance at the Lutheran Syn od, was Rev. Epke Rolf De Wall D. D., of Pretoria, Transvaal, Soutl Africa. He claims to be a nephew o Gen. Paul Kruger, and was himsel: a general in the Boer war. Mr. Samuel Ready, who reside: near tow-ri, is seriously ill. He hai been confined to his bed for over ? month. At the regular monthly meetinf of the Masons on last Thursday evening, the following officers foi the ensuing year were elected, thc installation taking place on thc 18th: Messrs. J. M. Wright, W M.; Span Toney, S. W.; T. S. Mil ford, J. W.; J. Jacobs, Treas.; A, I).. Grant, Sec.; T. P. Milford, Tiler; Lee Price, S. D.; ?. P. Lott, stuard; A. L. Langston, stuard; A. C. Sentifer, J. D. For the past few years it has been the custom of the Masons to treat themselves and a number of friends to a banquet dur ing the Christmas holidays, but this time they will heed the bibli cal passage, "lt is more blessed to give than to receive," by not having tile banquet and making a very liberal donation to the Masonic Home, -which institution is to be erected in Charleston. Mrs. M. L. Lawson, and Master Edward Lawson have gone to Ocilla, Ga., for a mo i's visit to the former's mother, Mrs. Smith. Rev. M. JJ. Lawson has gone to attend the state Baptist convention, which convenes this week Mrs. E. A. Schnell, of Greenwich, Conn., who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Eleanor Ivy, has gone to Florida for the winter months. Miss Rhett Warren, who is one of the teachers at the Wards High school, visited relatives here Satur day. Little Samuel, the son of Mr. S. J. Watson, came near being drowned on Saturday. While out playing with a party of children, he wandered off, and fell into a pond of water near by. His sister, Miss Martha Watson heard the screams of the children, and was brave enough to wade in and rescue her little brother. Kir. King's New Ufe Pills The besl: In the world. . Business Notice. I desire to ', notify the public that I pay the highest market price for cotton-seed, and that I sell cot ton seed meal and hulls. Will ex change Hulls aud Meal for Seed. Hulls delivered anywhere in Edge field for 5 cents per hundred extra. I will be at my scales near the old depot every day. J. W. CHEATHAM. For Rent: Tho six-room resi dence of Mr. R. W. Tinnnons. For terms, etc., apply to B. Timmons. Fair Association Organized. We wrote a lengthy report of tho meeting of the Farmer's Union on Friday last and also of th?- mass meeting in the court house Monday to organize a county fair association but on account of sickness of one of our printers we are unable to pub lish these full reports. Mr. B. Harris of Pendleton, presi dent of the Farmer's Union, made a very strong, practical address on Fri day that should have been heard by everv farmer in the county. On Monday a county fair association was organized by the election of Mr. J. R. Cantelou, president; Mes srs. J] D. Mathis and J. AV. Hardy, vice presidents. Dr, J. EX Green, president of the Savannah Valley Associated Clubs, was present and made a splendid address that was re plete with helpful suggestions. The following were appointed to solicit subscriptions for the fair: C. E. Quarles, J. D. Mathis, J. F. Payne, J. R. Blocker, J. R. Strother, S. McG. Simkins, J. W. Hardy, L. R. Brimson, J. B. Timmerman, Dr. W. G. Blackwell,. M. B. Sturkev, J. N. Fair, G. P. Cobb, and Winches ter McDaniel. We shall have more to say about the fair movement next week. Public Sales of Real Estate. In spite of the inclement weather a large crowd attended the public sale of real estate on Monday. Re sponding to the stentorian cries of the auctioneer, Sheriff Ouzts, the bids came thick and fast, being quite spirited at times. The following are the sales as of ficially recorded in the office of Mas ter W. E. Roath: Lot A, Parker land, on which is located the Parker building, bought by Mr. M. C. Parker and Dr. F. L. Parker, for ?2,850. Lot B., bought by same purchas ers for ?200. Lot C and D, bought by Mr. W. H. Powell for ?200 and ?35.,, respect ivly. Tract 1, J. J. Holland land, 79 1-2 acres bought 'by Mr. J. G. He iland for ?10. per acre. Tract 2, 70 8-4 acres, purchased by W. a Holland and Arthur Webb for ?13.50 per acre. Tract 3, 88 2-5 acres bought .by Mr. .T/Cr. Holland for ?17.50 per acre .1 Tract 4, 153 acres, purchased .by Mr. J. R. Tompkins for ?18.50 per acre. Tuaet 5, 20G.1tcre9, bought by Mr. B. S. Holland for ?20 per acre. I Tract 1, Whittaker land 3 3-5 acres Mr. H. H. Sanders, for?1.500. . Tract 2, 4 1-4 acres, S. M. Smith Esq., ?900. Tract 3, 10 acres, J. Wm. Thur mond, Esq., ?550. , Tract 4, 5 1-10 acres, S. M. Smith Esq., ?600. - Tract q, I 8-10 j??r?s, W. W Adams ?8 5.**. I '-r<'~ ; ki Hendrix lot in .towita of. Trenton, containing 11-2 acres, with -im: provements, Mr. .J. D. Mathis, ?1,025. Jack Presly estate, 4 acres in town ofEdgefield, Mr. John Kemp, ?260. The tract of Mr. D. V Harris con taining 601 acres, bid in by plaintiff, Union Savings Bank, for ?2,000. The best In the world. ? Dangerous Operation. Is the removal of the appen dix by a surgeon. No one takes Dr. King's New Life Pills is ?ever sub jected to this frightful ordeal. They work so quietly you don't feel them. They cure constipation, headache, billiousness and malaria. 25c at W E Lynch & Co.,_'Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son, drag stores. ' For Sale: A large, new twelve room house, tenant house, barn, sta bles, and other out houses, and twelve acres of land, all within the incorporate limits of Edgefield, S. C. The land is all under good wire fences, and divided into three fields, a pasture, garden, horse and cow lots, a fine orchard of apples, pears, peaches, cherries, Burbank and Abundance plums, pecan trees, and fine vineyard. .A good well and plenty of water. Apply to J. B. Haltiwanger. We solicit/, your prescription 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 & SOD. Bucklen's ?rftfca Salve The Best Solve In The World. Cash Going and Coming. Fresh Cotton Seed Hulls 30c per 100 pounds. Fresh Cotton Seed Meal ?1.20 per sack. Will keep these articles constantly on hand and will compete with any prices named in Edgefield. Will also pay highest market prices for Cotton Seed and little over market for seed in several hun dred bushel lots. Wifi pay best prices for Scrap Iron, Bones, Brass and Rubber Will appreciate any business oom-, in g my way 3!. A. TAYLOR, Rehoboth News. Several Woodmen from thia com munity attended the unveiling of the monument of the late Mr. J. L. Stone last Sunday evening. Quite a large crowd was present to witness this solemn and impressive service. Mr. W. L. Talbert has been quite sick for several days. Mr. C. C. Burkhalter received a telegram last Saturday calling him to the bedside of his sick brother, Dr. J. H. Burkhalter, of Columbia. Rev. O. N. Rountree, of Gilbert, S. C., was the guest of Mr. J. D. Hughey and T. B. Lanier this week. Mr. Wilbur Strom student of the S. C. C. I., came up Friday evening to see home folks and went on to I Greenwood Sunday morning to I visit his brother, S. E. Strom. Mrs. W. P. Culbreath is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Werts, at Nine ty Six. There were several very fin*: hogs killed in this comm?nity lap'? Thurs day and Friday and. a good many more await the ne$t cold', spell. SUBSCRIBER. Come to us for right prices on domestics. 4-4 brown Sea leland at 5 cents ; Ginghams at 5 cents; The high standard in ail merchan dise will l e kept up. RIVES BROS, Cobb's Old Staud. Go to Rives Eros, for Mendel's handsome wasnabl? Tailorpd Waists from $1.00 to$3.50. Ladies' beautiful neckwear and collars. This is Worth Reading. Leo F Zelinski, of, 68 Gibson St., Buffalo, N. Y., says: "I cured the most annoying cold sore I ever | bad, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I applied this salve once a day for j two days, when every trace of the [ sore was gone." Heals all sores. Sold under guarantee at W E Lynch <fc' Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son drug stores. 25c. Christmas Fruit Cake. Now is the time to provide the Christmas fruit cake. We have seeded raisins, currants, citron nuts, figs, extracts, etc. Dunovant & Co. Tax Notice. The County Treasurer's office will be open for the purpose of receiving taxes from the 15th day of Oct. 1908 to the 15th of March 1909 inclusive. A penalty of. one per cent will be j added to all unpaid taxes after the 1st j day of Jan. to the 31st of Jan. 1909. of two per cent, from the 1st day of Feb. to the last day of Feb. 1909 and Senalty five per cent from the first ay of Maach to the 15th day March 1909. The tax levies for the year 1908 are as follows: For State purposes 5J mills. ". Ord. .County " 5 Cons. School tax 3 Special County tax 1J " Bacon S. D. Special 2 " Edgefield S. D. " 2 " Long Cane S. D. " 3 " Liberty Hill SD" 3 " Johnston S." D. " 3 " Plum Branch S D No 1 3 "White Town SD 3 R. R Bonds Pickens Ts'p 3 R R Bonds Wise Ts'p 1J RR" Johnston Ts'p 3 " Pine Grove Ts'p 5 " Town Edgefield J School Bonds 1 Corporation Purposes 2J All male citizens between the ages of 21 years and 60 years except those exempt by law are liable to a poll tax of I one dollar each. A capitation tax of 150 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. A commutation road tax of $2,00 J each must be paid by able bodied male citizens between the ages of 18 and 50 J j years. No checks or arafts will be accepted in payment of taxes unless the party giving same can be held personally re-1 sponaible for its payment. J. T. PATTISON, Co. Treas. E. C, kl a New Name But it's an Old Establish ed Business. The Oldest Furniture House in Au gusta. ESTABLISHED 1878. INCORPORATED .903. Known for a long number of years as Fleming & Bowles, and later, J. L. Bowles Furniture Co. this concern will now be known as the Georgia-Carolina Furniture Co. v We have added greatly to the appearance of our stock, and' made it complete in every detail; cheap and medium grades, then the latest styles and peterus too. All made right, and prices right. Georgia-Carolina Furniture Co., 904 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Formerly J. L. Bowles Furniture Co_ DR.KING'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Slop That Cough. If you Have Derided Upon A Piano For Christmas Grand or Upright New or Slightly Used With or Vnthout the Pi anola. It will be decidedly to your advantage to make the purchase at Thomas & Barton Company's Augusta's Piano Centre, Here you will find the Finest Pianos-Pianos that are enT dorsed by the WORLD'S most eminent Musicians. Here you will find the largest stock and the greatest variety of makes to select from > 18 Different Makes 18-and any given sum will buy HIGHER QUALITY HERE than anywhere. Used Pianos from ?100.00 up New Pianos from 8185.00 up New Pianola Pianos from 8550.00 up Used Orgons from 810.00 up New Organs from 865.00 up { Everything known in music] Do not fail to see our mammoth stock, bought specially for holiday trade. No matter whether yon want to buy or not, we will be glad to show you these beautifnl in struments. 703-10-12 Broadway, Augusta, Ga. ay! When you come to Augusta * drop in and see if we are not fully justified in making some noise about our lines of Clothes and Toggery for the coming sea sons. -take a look at our $15, $18 and $20 Suits, our $15 and $20 Over coats and tell us where you ever saw their equal at the price. -Look at our lines of Boys' and Children's Clothing take our $3.20 and $5.00 Boys Suits for instance and match it at the price, if you can. -take a look at our Xmas Neckwear. ftScCreary's 742 Broad, Augusta? Ga. "The Good Clothes Store" We have anticipated the naeds of our patron? and of the Edgefield pub lic and have provided m&ny useful gifts with which a great number hearts' and homes will be made happy, . We have rather eschewed the perishable novel ties and have provided the useful things that af ford comfort and enjoyment to the individual and to t4ie home circle, as well as being beutiful and attractive. Besides a full stock of staple mer chandise, we have scores that are Suitable for Chistmas Gifts, and will be highly appreciated as such by those who receive them. We invite you to call and inspect what we have as space will not permit us to mention it in de.ail. WP