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E?GEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1835. J. L. MIMS - - - - EDITOR . - TERMS: ONE YEAR - - - - - - $1.50 SIX MONTHS - - - - .75 WEDNESDA?, MAR. IO, 1909. Every one may sec daily in stances o? people who complain from the mere habit of com plain i n g.-GRAVES. ****** Well, well, Charleston is td have a "sky scraper." Who would have j thought it. The Advertiser's shibboleth for 1909: "More corn and le:?s John Barleycorn." Custom or the "unwritten law" often annuls the written laws of the land. The law states that tax-1 payers shall return their property at full value, buta custom of long standing says- return it at 60 per cent. Mad dogs are reported in other sections of the state in the dead of winter. The recent legislature en deavored to "safeguard sheep by outlawing sheep-killing- dogs, but j made no effort to protect humanity from the worthless dogs that roam the country. When the waters of the Savan nah begin to rise," the fears of the people along its banks begin to rise also, not knowing how great has j boen the rainfall np stream. The govern ment should establish stations in the Savannah valley from which accurate telegraphic information could be had during a season of | prolonged rain. According to newspaper reports, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, formerly of the White House, at tended church at Oyster Bay on foot last Sunday, covering a total distance to and, fro of about six j miles. That beats the folks "way | down in Dixie" all hollow. Why, bless your life,.'some Edge?ield peo- j pie can't WfJk three blocks to j burch. houid be Carried Unanimously. Elsewhere in this issue is pub lished the notice of an election that ha3 been ordered by thc County Board of Education upon hie ques tion of voting a special levy in Parksville school district. A very important question now confronts the people of Parksville. One, the solution of which, will affect not only the present but generations yet unborn. The proposed lev}* should be carried without i dis senting ballot. The^ people of Parks ville and vicinity being a progres sive people, can they in so impor tant a matter as this afford to take a step backward? Bacon, Edgefield, Long Cane, Liberty Hill, Johnston, Plum Branch and White Town sc hool districts have all voted spe cial levies for the support DI their public schools. Can Parksville afford to do less? In our judgment this is the prop er and equitable way to supplement the present school fund. Improve the educational facilities of any community and you also, and in the same proportion, enhance the value of the property in that community. Everyone will admit this. Then, if the property is rendered more de sirable and more valuable, let the property owners bear their pro rata share of the support of the schools. The railroads, banks, manufactur- ? ing interests, as well as real estate, both j?f resident an non-resident owners, should all contribute to the school fund in proportion as they receive benefit. No better way of reaching all in terests equitably and justly can be | found than by making a special levy upon all taxable property for J school purposes. Heed This Request. There will be a meeting of Co. F. in the armory Thursday night, Mch 18th, all members are urged to at tend and MUST bring with them all uniforms or parts thereof which they may have in their possession. This includes both the drab and khaki uniforms. At the recent in spection the only complaint made was on the ground that the uniforms were not being kept in the armory. You are therefore earnestly request ed to comply fully with this require ment, as failure on your part will place the officers under the necessity .of sending out for this property Which MUST BE KEPT TS THE ARMORY. W. A. COLLETT., Capt. Enter the corn growers' contest A Dishonest Young Man and an Honest Young Man. Several years ago a young man moved from Edgefield county into another state to seek his fortune. Ile was at the time one of The Ad vertiser's subscribers, owing us for several months subscription; 'but gave his new address and requested that the paper be continued, stating also that he would soon remit. As time passed on and hearing not a word from the young fellow, we sent him several statements Of his sub scription, without ever receiving a reply. Imagine our indignation and utter disgust when recently we received a card from the postmaster stating that the paper had been re fused and lay "dead" in the office. Mark-you, the fellow went away owing us but upon his request we continued to mail him The Adverti ser; and . instead of paying the amount due rind stopping the paper as every honest man would have done, he simply refused to take the paper from the office, which doubtless left the impression upon the postmaster that the' paper had been forwarded to him without his consent. In marked contrast with this is the experience we had with another former Edgefield boy: A young man who formerly lived in our town wrote us after locating elsewhere, to place his name on The Advertiser's subscription list and forward him a bill. We promptly began to send him the paper but overlooked send ing bill as requested. A few days ago we received the following note; ''Enclosed-you will find a check for ?1.50, which please place to my cred it. I don't know how much I owe. If I am due you any more will send it soon.'' Which of these former Edgefield boys would you trust with your cash or merchandise? One is distinct ly dishonest, while the other is the soul of honor. The man who"jumps" a subscription account will treat a store account or bank note \iri like manner. News From the Red Hill Section. This rain has caused the roads to get muddy, muddy, muddy again, and also has delayed the farmers with their work a great deal. A bad beginning at the work does not mean a bad ending. Well, a well is being bored in our town, and manya step will be saved thereby. The little boys are being made happy becaustr they .will no longer haye to bring water fro the^spring. Rev. Mr. Littlejohn was puffing and blowing to-day as he strained himself (?) turning the au ger ?' j We were delighted to have with us last Saturday and-Sunday, Cadet ; James Taylor of the S. C. OLVHe is a son of our missionarv, Rev. J. J. Taylor, in Brazil and has been in South, Carolina several years at tending school. On Sunday afternoon there was quite a large crowd considering the extremely unpleasant weather, at the B. Y. B. U. meeting. The regular program was dispensed with and Mr. Taylor made us a very inter esting and instructive talk on Bra zil, after which he answered vari ous questions about Brazil asked In different ones. We are expecting to have a continuation of the study of foreign fields on next Sunday. Our p?stor's mother was buried last week in Spartanburg and he has returned from a several days stay up there. His father was buried just fourteen months before his mother. He has our sincere sympa thy and though we knew not his parents we have learned tQ love them through him. Though they are no longer here to lend a helping hand or speak a kind word to man kind, they have left behind ' in the person of their son, our beloved Mr. Littlejohn, one who is ever on the alert to save his fellow man. May the knowledge of these two looking down from "mansions in the sky" give him greater enthusiasm and more power in his chosen work. \. It is rumored that we will have a canning factory established in our town this spring, and we hope thereby to make profitable use of our surplus fruits and vegetables. Also those who want to plant ?veg etables for sale will have a conven ient market. Mr. Hazel of Spartanburg made a flying visit to relatives here last week. Mr. Wilbur Strom, of Rehoboth, spent a night in our town recently. We regret to say that Miss Wei nona Strom has returned to Reho both ' 'bag and baggage" but we hope to see her back occasionally. Who would fail to think of Red Hill after having spent several months among such hospitable people? Not X. V. z. Salesmen Wanted to look after our interest in Edgefield and adja cent counties. Salary or commis sion. Address the Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, O. 4 LargC assortment of tablets paper, pencils, examination pads and school supplies of all kinds. B. Timmons. You cannot be too careful about the quality of canned goods you buy. Try our Nabob brand of corr and pean, and be convinced of their superior quality and excellence. W. E. Lynch & Co. Proceedings of Civil Court. About the time The Advertiser went to press last week the , suit of Dr. J. T. Pattison against the Farm ers Bank involving the sum of. *.->, 200 was called for trial. The fol lowing citizens of Edgetield county compose the jury: E. L. Ryan, fore man, J. H. Grim, Fair Lybrand,\ J. D. Timmerman, L. B. Derrick, W. F. Holson, Alvy Stevens, J. C. Siegler, J. L. Williams, .T.. B. Timmerman W. T. Self. J. M. Po sey. The case consumed thc remainder of last week and was resumed Tues day afternoon of the present week. The slow progress that is being mtide is due largely to the examina tion of the records and great num ber of vouchers that were paid during the early part of Dr.' Pattison's ad ministration as county treasurer. The remainder of this week will be consumed with the case, and it is possible that it will extend into next week. The attorneys for the plaintiff are Hon. D. S. Henderson, of Aiken, Capt. N. G. Evans arid S. M. Smith, Esq. The defendant's attorneys are Hon. George .Tohstone, of New bery, Hon. George Bell Timmer man, of Batesburg, E. H. Folk, Esq,, and S. McG. Simkins, Esq. Monday and'a portion of Tues day of this week the court was en gaged with the case of T. E. Lamb, administrator, against thc Southern RailwaV Company, being a suit for 910,000. Mr. Lamb is represented by Sheppard Bros. and J. Wm. Thurmond, Esq. and the railroad by Capt.. N. / G. Evans and S. M. Smith, Esq. I desire to inform the ladies and the shopping public generally that] our new spring goods are now ar riving daily. We invite them to call and see our new offerings. Our ?oods were all purchased before the recent rise aiid our customers .rot the benefit of the low price J. W. Peak. The Best Ferti That the yield of corn from tli creased by intelligent and liberal demonstrated. Large crops of goi land well, using the right kind an and proper cultivation. Virginia Fertii will greatly " increase your yield p In some cases remarkable results h Mr. C. W. Caruthers of Surm; cannot express the value of your of other companies' goods, that it brands, were they given free and p I say to be a fact. I made a test the land your fertilizer and on the izer, same grade ; the land receive I heit a correct account of the am and I got $300 more from the land Fertiliser than I did off the otht corn from the land on which I use Write today to nearest office Company for a free copy of the Almanac, full of the most valuable planters and farmers; or ask your 1 Virginia-Carolii Sales Offices Richmond, Va. Norfolk, Va. Columbia, S. C. Atlanta. Ga. Savannah, Ga. Memphis, Tenn. Millinery We extend of Edgefield a cordial invi it our store oji and Thursda 24 and 25th days we wi Spring Millin We will hay ' our pattern ] the latest no millinery lin Beautiful Life Brought to a Close. As Monday's sun sank beneath the western hills, the soul of Mrs Elizabeth Russell was wafted to the mansion in the sky prepared for those who love and serve the Lord. Daring the latter years of her long earthly sojourn of nearly eighty years, Mrs. Russell was confined to the house, and in recent months she was confined to her bed much of the time, yet she always greeted her friends with a bright, learning smile that betokened a submission to tile Divine will that is seldom witnessed...In her feeble health she wanted nothing, being ministered unto by her loved ones most tender ly and beautifully. She bore up patiently under the afflictions of the body and kept the faith loyally and devotedly unto the end. This good woman is survived by a daughter, Miss Mellie Russell, and a son, Mr. W. H. Russell. She was a member of the Methodist church. The funeral was conducted from that church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. L. D. Gillespie, the interment taking place in the village cemetery. Often The Kidneys Are Weakened by Over-Work. Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood. Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re sponsi hie for much sickness and sufi ?ri ng, therefore, if kidney trouble is permitted to continue, serious re-^ suits are most likely t-j follow. Your other organs r.'..',,. :i?cd at tention, but your kid neys nio:;t, because they c'o rnost and should have attention first. Therefore, when your kidneys are weak or cut of order, you can understand how quickly your en tire body is affected and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty. If you are sick or " feel badly," hegin taking the great kidney remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. A trial will con vince you of ita great merit. Tile mild and immediate effect of Sv/cmp-Rcot, tho great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized. It stands thc highest because its remarkable health restoring uroperties have been proven in thousands of the most distress ing cases. If you nc-ed a medicine you should have thc best. Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and occ-do! lar siecs. y OU' r: have a sample bei " bjr YA-J.X free, alr,o atj5 pamphlet telling you Hem: ot ;.^-?;inj^Il"Ot. how'to lind out if yon have kidney or bladder, trouble. Ivlcnticn this paper when writing - to Dr. Kilmer Sc Co., Binghamton, iN. Y. Don't make any mis take, but renumber thc name, Swamp Root, and don't let a denier soil you something in .place of Swamp-Root-if you do you will bc disappointed. lizers for Com ie average farm can be greatly in fertilizatioh has been repeatedly 3d corn result from preparing the d^quantity of fertilizer, good seed Carolina lizers i > ? ' er acre " of com or any other crop, ave been obtained. )ter County, Fla., writes : " Words fertilizer. It is really so far ahead would not pay anyone to use other ut in the field. I can prove what on five acres. I used on one half other half another company's fertil ,d the same cultivation every time. ount of money I got off each half on which I used VirginiaCaroli?ia rr half. I got four times as much dyour fertilizer? of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical new 1909 Farmers' Year-Book or : and unprejudiced information for ertilizer dealer for a copy. ia Chemical Co. Sales Offices Durham, N.C. Charleston, S. C. Baltimore, Md. Columbus, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Shreveport, La. Opening to the ladies and vicinity itation to vis I Wednesday ti y Mardi the . On these II have our iery Opening, e on display [mts and all welties in the e. Bros. Cheaper Mineral Water. J Try our' "Morning Glory" roast- ? Cotton, Seed Meal We have a large supply of Glenn j ed coffee for 25;Scents per pounder; JfciUllS, Springs and Harris Lithia w.atnr. ;yotrr celebrated' V, hit? C-t?r'5 coffee "We sell the Glenn Springs-water nt | ft 20 ocri^ SI.75 for five gallons and thc liar-' ris Lithia water at 81.50 and Perin & Holstein. Penn cfc Holstein. Fresh oat meal wheat at I and shreded I>. Timmons. Fresh shipment of Nunhaliy candies and bon hons just received site of old depot by express. solicited. Tenn & Holstein, j A. M. Timmerma . I uk* thn ra?ans of notifying my friends and thc public tb it I keep a largo supply of fresh Cotton ton Seed Meal and Hulls constantly on hand and can fill their orders at reasonable prices. Warehouse near Your patronage New array of Neat Ready-to-wear Hats are revelations in the possibili ties of exquisite designs. THE FIRST SHOWINGS are now ready and we will be pleased to have you see them. Just a word about the charming Undermuslin de partment from 12c a garment to the fascinating Bri dal Outfits with their dainty Embroideries and fetching Val lace. In fact it will be interesting to observe the store's complete line. Everywhere, on each shelf, in every nook, you will ses results of Earnest Endeavor to present excellent merchandise, to which we extend you a cordial invitation. Respectfully, THE CORNER STORE, . "W. JFf. Turner, Proprietor. Quality counts in cofF?e as in everything else. Try our Golden Kio coffee, and be convinced. W. E. Lynch & Co. Kills Would-be Slayer. A merciless murderer is appen dicitis with many victims. But Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, prevent ing that clogging that invites ap pendicitis, curing constipation, bil iousness, chills, malaria and indi gestion. 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son, drug stores. For Sale: 77 acres of good land lo cated just below Ropers on public road loading from Edgefield to Au gusta;, tine bottom land; good build ing site on public road. Apply to E. J. NORRIS. Fertilizers For 1909 The Edgerield Mercantile Company takes this opportunity* of thanking the public for the liberal patronage received in the past, and offers again to sell the best fertilizers manufactured for this market. Germofert Fertilizers Armour's Fertilzers Royster's Fertilizers Georgia Chemical Fertilizers Bowk er s's Fertilizers Navasa Fertilzers MacMurphy's Fertilizers Kainit, Cotton Seed Meal, Nitrate of Sjo%a. Top Dressing, or Cearealites Muriate of Potash, and and Lee's Agricultural Lime.. ( For prices call on Mr. R. C. Padgett at his office Edgefield, S. C. g We Sell the Following Reliable Brands ofj FERTILIZERS SH a SH ed . X o - ?8 Ol B ci TS < SH og a na o tn >> TS. a . * fi ?M a .5 u 0) O Z Baldwin's Bradley's Baugh's Etiwan Palmetto Peruvian Swift's v Nitrate Soda Muriate Potash 1 Cerealite German Kainit C. S. Meal Dried Blood. which we can sell you for less than mill price, ?moii ?? spj-reg 009 8ABll9M ?nQ ^poq?uB \\d% JUOQ SAVO?LTBH 90f QYf?Yl SAVoja^H 91U0V SAVOJJBH Suiqjoouis st?iaAV SMojj-BH 3s?a S^JOAV dQ%UV\? UOWOC) A\T2} MOO JOddOJQ p99SUO^O0 UBUIIJJBK Jo;nqiJ^siQ oumo %%uv*) dQ%m\j .UO^OQ ;;UBO dQ%UV\? UOWOQ 10? 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