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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER Established 1?35. J ' i.V. .... WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, lfcOS. Local News. C0I..F. Kl. Bailey has resigned as principal of the Oranges* & In stitute. '1 <* ? Mr. W. A. Woodson and. Mr. Eugene E. Rankin caine up from Augusta to spend Sunday. Dr. L. R. Qwaltney returned to Rome Tuesday morning. It was very generally regretted that he could not remain longer in Edge field: - ; ' Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Bugsey- came] ip from Modoc to attend the com- j meneement. Their daughter, Miss Lillie Mae Bussey, was a member of | the graduating class. Mrs. Mary A. Ashley, of Fruit Hill, was among the commencement vrsilors, being tie guest of Mr. and "rs. W.E. Lott. Miss Fannie May Bettis, one pf ? Trenton's most charming young la dies, attended commencement ser vices at the Bapt ist church on last "Sunday. She was the.guest of.Mrs. M. J. Norris while here. , What the earthquake was to Char- j leston in 1886,the cyclone of Thurs day last was to Edgefield; . Broken trees and scarred buildings will mark its track for many years to come. Mrs. Mamie E. Walker and her - son, Dr: G. D. Waiker, came up from J ohnston to hear Dr. Gwalt . ney's sermon Sunday morning, being s guests of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Allen. Mrs. Walker was a pupil of Dr. I Gwa?tney when he was principal of J Hie Edgefield Female Academy. * Man'a?d all of Iiis handiwork^ transient and perishable. Everybody /has looked upon the old court house. A with its massive walls and roof of slate, as being well-nigh impregna ble, and yet the storm of Wednes . day night tore up the roof in many] ': places, causing a number of leaksl The venerable Dr,. T. M. Bailey usually attends the S. C. C. I. conv meneement but failed, to do so this year on account of having attended the Southern Baptist convention at Louisville. In spite of his advanced years Dr. Bailey stood the fatigue of the convention tri]) splendidly, lie has been greatly missed in Edge-j field during the past week. Col. R. B. Watson spent Sunday in Edgefield as a guest; of Mr, and Mrs. J. P. Ouzta, having come to hear Dr. Gwaltney prenchthe coin mencemfe'nt sermon. For many years Col. Watson - and Dr: Gwaltn?y| have been very warm personal friends. The people of Edgefield al wavs greet Col. Watson* most cor dially. The Advertiser requests all who have entered the corn contest to keep a complete record of the preparation, fertilization .and cultivation of their acre. We^want the wieners to tell their fellow farmers through our columns next fail . how they made their 100 bushels, or 125 bushels, as .the case may be, so others can go and do likewise next year. Mr. Rogers Bayly; editor of the | Batesburg Advocate, accompanied by . his family, spent Sunday, in Edgefield as the guest of Mrs. Mary J. Norris. Brother Bayly has the distinction of being the only news paper man in South Caro lina (pos sibly in the South) who owns an au tomobile, having made the trip to Edgefield in his" splendid machine. He should go to the press association in July and explain to his less fortu nate brethren how such a thing is | possible. Money to Loan. On improved farm property. , Jamete Frank & Son, Augusta, Ga. * For Sale: Haying purchased an automobile, I desire to sell my gray horse; 5 years old, raised in Edge field county. Good saddler, ' works perfectly to buggy, wagon or plow. F. N., K." Bailey. / Photographic: Spring is the best time for photographe of all kinds. ? R. H. Miras. We sell Studebaker buggy and ? wagon harness-nothing better on the market. Prices very reasonable. [ridgefield Mercantile Oo. We solicit your prescription] business., Utmost care is exercised 1 in compounding prescriptions andi .W only pure, fresh drugs are used. Our] prices are very reasonable. PENN & HOLSTEIN, \ successors to G. L. Penn ?fe Son.1 in summer can be prevented taking Ifs as beneficial in summer as in winter. If you are weal's and run down it will give yoi 1 strength and build you lip. Tato lt. in ? little oold mUk or water Get atmaU bottle now. . ?HDzugg&t Mr. and Ii rs. Asa G. Broadwater have moved back to their farm to reside for the present. Mrs. E. E. Adams has returned af terispending nearly two month's very pleasantly with relatives in southern Georgia. ' Miss Hassie Quarles, Miss .Annie Mathis and Mr. Monroe M athis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holston last week. -Miss May Parks, a beautiful blonde from Augusta, has been the guest of Mrs. D. T. Grice. during uthe past week. Miss May Roper has closed.'her large school near Inman, Spartan burg county^ and has come home for the summer. Her friends are greet ing* her most affectionately. Hon. D. D. Mc?oll, the vhand some young lawyer from Bennetts ville, with whom, fortune has.dealt generously, has been in Edgefield for a day or two. Unless the hots are made to ring early and late, many of the well fertilized, well prepared fields will make ideal pastures. Better_get the grass out before it gets the "joanna." -If you want first-class printing, send your orders to The Advertiser job office, satisfaction guaranteed on every job. We were never be fore better equipped for doing print ing of all kinds. Mr. P. R. Wates is again solicit ing orders for fruit trees and orna mental shrubbery of all kinds. As he, represents a first class nursery, you viii not make a mistake by pla cing your orders with him. For Sale: One 12-horse 'power engine and a 15-horse power boiler for $150. s. E. J. Norris. Miss Leila McCreary has returned to Edgefield to remain for the sum mer vacation, after teaching during the session just closed in Barnwell county. It was a decided compli ment to Miss Leila to be employed hythe patrons at her former home. The heaviest rain that has fallen in this section in many years was -that of Thursday morning last. The dam to\ Mr. D. B. Hollingsworth's pond which W3S constructed by his father forty or more years ago, was broken for the first time by the heavy down-pour of Thursday. The Advertiser is pleased to learn that Mr. J. L. Gilchrist is "making a great success of his dairy near Au gusta. He has twelve fine cows and experiences no difficulty in selling all the butter he makes. Jim Gil christ is a hard worker and deserves to succeed.. We rejoice over -his success, but regret that he is now a Georgian instead of a "Carolinian". -All persons who are applicants for the position of marshal of the town of Edgefield should file their applications with Mr. W. H. Har ling, cljrk of- the council, by 12 o'clock, Friday, the 28th.v An eleo will be held Friday afternoon at the regular meeting of the council to elect two marshals for the ensuing year. . * / Our friend James Minick has the most inviting bachelor'* retreat we have seen in many a day. Roses, honeysuckle,liliea and other fragrant flowers adorn the porch and entire front yard. There is but "one thing needful" to make this an ideal home, and friend Mjnick could sup ply that need if he would. Shame on him that he doesn't. Any wo man should count herself fortunate in having her life linked to his. '..Fresh oat meal and shreded wheat at B. Timmons. A big lot of men's blue serge coats just received. Prices range from $2.50 td $6\00. J. Hubenstein. ? ','..?''<.' . . ? ^300 pairs Child's, Misses', Boys' low shoes at cost. CASH ONLY. Jas. E. Hart. -, i ' f - ? Beautiful^irbnand. enameled beds, just what you need. Ramsey & Jones. Colgate's Violet and Cashmere Bouquet, Talcum Powder, also full line Colgate's soaps at Penn & Holstein. Beautiful assortment of Ham mocks. The season has arrived for hanging one in your home. Edgefield Mercantile Co, Large assortment of tablets paper, pencils, examination pads and school supplies of all kinds. B. Timmons. lived 152 Years. Wm. Parr-England's oldest man-married the third time at 120, worked in the fields till 132 and lived 20 years longer. People should be youthful at 80. James Wright, of Spurlock, Ky., shows how to re main younga ,"j^feel just like a 16 year-old boy," ne^??e*~^?er tak ing six bottles / of Electric Bitters. For thirty years kidney trouble made life a burden, but theltrst bottle of this wonderful medicine convinced me I had. " found the greatest cure on earth." They're a God send to weak, sickly rundown or old people. Try them. 50 at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son drug stores. ? Mr. W^. W. Adams has the finest oats we have seen. A four-acre field will average five feet in height, with long, heavy heads.- . Read what Gov. Glenn says of the pei' capita wealth of Maine in his admirable address on our front page. , ' Mrs. E. J. Norris and Miss Eliza Mims attended the Weinges-Hagler wedding in Augusta last Wednes day. Mr. John T. Faulkner, the -suc cessful saw mill man and lumber dealer, was in Edgefield Saturday and Sunday. A meeting of the Loyal Temper ance Legion will be held in the Bap tist church Friday afternoon of this week at 5 o'clock. Joe Oliphant, a colored man who resides six miles north of Edgefield, had a mule killed by lightning Thursday morning. The "critter" survived the severe storm but was slain by ligh ting about two hours afterwards. On account of the Storni and heavy rains of last week the in spection of the yards was not made. Another day will be set for the in spection. Watch for a notice next weekv Friday afternoon last Mrs. James S. Byrd was thrown from her bug gy, receiving very painful bruises. Her escape from serious injury was very narrow, and her friends re joice that the consequences were not worse. ' The brotherly love that exists be tween Dr. L. R. Gwaltneyand Rev. J. P. Mealing is exceedingly beau tiful. One of the greatest joys of the commencement season to them was the opportunity offorded of seeing and being with each other. . The Corner Store offers for the next few days white fruit jar rub bers at 5 cents per dozen and American standard prints, light colors, at 3$ cents per yard. Not qyer 10 yards of each style to a customer. The writer asked Mr. Abner B. Broadwater a few days ago whether the report that he is planning to move to Spartan burg is true or not. He confirmed the report but said it will be about two years before he will move. Mr. Broadwater expects to build a residence in Spartanb?rg before he moves. Lieut. Wallace C. Tompkins and S?rgt. James H. Tompkins are in Charleston this week attending the rifle practice as the representa tives of the Edgefield Rifles. Capt. Collett expected to go but on ac count of sickness among the office force at the. depot he was requested by the Southern's officials to take charge of the office. The people of Edgefield will be happy to learn that President Bai ley has extended an invitation to Dr. L. R. Gwaltn ey to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at every com mencement in the future. Dr GwaltnJey greatly appreciates the honor thus bestowed upon him. At least once every year, if no oftener, our people will have a visit from this saintly man, who is so dearly loved in Edgefield. Next Sunday morning will be ob served as Children's Day at the liethodist'Sunday school. The offi cers and teachers have arranged a very appropriate and elaborate pro gram that will be edifying as well' as entertaining to all who attend. Exercises by the children are al ways beautiful and never fail to at tract large audiences. The public is cordially invited. We Have on Hand 75 or 100 thousand feet of 1st class heart lum ber to j sell in bulk. 1 in Boarsd, Weather Boarding, Flooring, and Ceiling-Lumber nicely stacked and covered. Parties desiring can write the und?r8?gned. i W. A. STROM, : Pleasant Lane, S. C. For Sale: Three first-class milch cows, good condition, all giying milk. ? F.N. K. Bailey. v i Horse-Shoeing. Whenever you have horse-shoeing repairs on your wagon or baggy, whether sleel or rubber tired, come to my shop. We are prepared to do first class work of every kind and guarantee every job we send out. Give us a trial. That's all we ask. W. H.Powell. For Sale: 77 acres of good land lo cated just t?elow Ropers on public road leading from Edgefield to Au gusta; fine bottom land^good build ing Bite on public road. Apply to E. J. NORRIS. When in need of a buggy try a Chase or Moyer buggy. As to the lasting and easy riding qualities of the Moyer buggies ask T. G. Talbert B L. Jones,A. A. ?dmunds,Dr. J. N. Crafton, Wt H? Powell, W. R. Swearengen, M. C. Parker or J. M. Cobb. - / Edgtield Mercantile Company. Large assortment of window shades. Ramsey & Jones, Larger\ Auditorium Needed. Edgefield may appear to be at a standstill but there has been growth and enlargement somewhere. Sev eral years ago there was never an assemblage or audience so large that comfortable seats could not be provided, either in the opera house, churches, or college auditorium, while now there is no hall, church or auditorium sufficiently large. The Baptist church, with the extra chairs that have been provided for specialloccasions, can probably seat more people than any other place in town, and yet the congr?gation that; assembled Sunday morning to hear Dr. Gwaltney filled this build ing to overflowing. After every nook and corner was filled, possibly fifty men could not be seated. There must be an enlargement of the churches to meet the increased de mand. A Happy Woman Is she not the very sparkle and sunshine of life? A woman who is happy because she can't help it, whose smiles even the coldest sprink le of misfortune cannot dampen. Men make a terrible mistake when they marry for beauty, for talents, or for style. The sweetest wives are those who possess the magic secret of being contented under any cir cumstances. Rich or poor, high or low, makes no difference: the bright little fountain of joy bubbles up just as musically in their hearts. Do they live in a log cabin, the fire that leaps upon its humble hearth becomes, brighter than the gilded chandeliers in an Aladdin palace. Where is the stream of life^o dark and unpropitious that the sunshine of a hi . .?y face falling on the tur bid tide will not waken an answering gleam? Why, these joyful, good tempered people don't know hal. the good they do.-Dallas New Eraf Smashes all Records., As an all-round laxative tonic and health-builder no other pills can compare with Dr. King's New Life Pills. They tone and regulate and stomach, liver and kidneys, - purify the blood, strengthen the nerves; cure constipation, dyspepsia, bil liousne88, jaundice. Try them. 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Hol stein, successors to G L Penn & Son, drug stores. 100 sets of buggy harness soon to arrive. Full assortment of car riage and wagon harness. We buy in large quantities and our patrons get the benefit of the advantages thus, gained. Ramsey & Jones.! 'A<^rd. Having sold The Edgefield News, I will resume the active practice of law. I will, also, loan money on im proved farm and town property. Wm. P. Calhoun, Edgefield, S. C. Coroner's Notice. I am now coroner of Edgefield county and will give my personal attention to all matters pertaining to my office. When my services are needed, notify me at Parksville, or give notice to N. L. Branson, Edge field who will immediately commu nicate with me. This notice must be observed. John Branson, Coroner. Dire Distress. It is Near at Hand to Hundreds of Edgefield Readers. Don't neglect an aching back. Backache is the kidney's cry for help. Neglect hurrying to their aid Means that urinary troubles fol low quickly. Dire distress, .diabetes, Bright's disease. Profit by a sufferer's experience. Mrs. Wesley Royal, Union street, Aiken, S. C., says: "I have used Doan's kidney pills and can say that I have been greatly benefitted. I suffered a great deal for several years from kidney complaint and at times there was a dull ache across my back, coupled with headacr e.,. Since using Doan's kidney pills I have felt a great deal better and have been given great confidence in their curative powers. For sale by all dealers. Pr ice 50c Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents for the United States. Remember the name-Doan's and take no other. hly refined and healthful vders. Its constant use ry American household, ver tue world, attest its >pularity and usefulness. Moved to New Shops. Mr. Henry W. Powell has com pleted his new shops in the rear of the Parker building and has moved his plant from the Crooker shops in the rear of the court house. Mr. Powell is now better equipped than ever to serve the public. It is his purpose to enlarge and improve his equipment, adding new and improv ed machinery from time to time. Mr? Powell is progressive and full of energy, so you can bet your last dollar that he will keep abreast of the times. Know of its Merits So firmly has the S. C. C. I. es tablished itself in the confidence and esteem of ita patrons that once it secures a student in a family all of the younger children are sent in turn to this splendid institution. A notable instance is the family of Mr. C. C. Fuller, of our county. An other is the Cain family near Sum ter, and still another is the Burck halter family near Aiken. Misr> Ola Burckhalter, the oldest child, graduated several years ago. She was followed by her brother Ben, who graduates this year, and he will be followed'next .year by his bright sister of "sweet sixteen,"Miss Mabel, who has been an attendant upon commencement exercises this week. Tribute to Worthy Colored Man by His Young "Mistiss." Mr. Editor: On the 29th of April, 1909, there occurred the deatli of so remarkable a negro man, that I feel he, deserves some notice. It was Milledge Williams. He was an old slave of my grandfather Bland. He married first a girl who belonged to Squire Dan Holland and moved to this place (which was owned by Holland) in January 18G6 and lived here until his death: His first wife | and her two children died, and he married a second time, another good woman. I have known Milledge all of my life of 54 years and have lived for 29 years on this place with him. In all that time I have never heard any one say the very slightest thing against him. He never had a diffi culty or a difference with any one that we have ever heard of. He was always for the right in everything. We trusted him so well, that Jim- j mie in all the 43 years that he lived with him never had a written con tract with him. And he never failed to fulfill any agreement that he made. He was a Christian gentle man, that we all could take a lesson from. He was a devoted husband and father and provided well for his family and has accumulated a good deal. He and his wife both are examples that if the other negroes would copy, there would be no need of jails and chaingangs. Everybody respects them both. Whenever we could do anything for Milledge we were glad to do it, and he and bis family feel the same toward us. Even when Milledge was a boy and a slave h% was never whipped. To show how early in life he commanded the respect of his white friends, I will tell one instance I know of. In 1866, when everything was at the point where no one knew what to do Squire Holland rented the plantation to some of his own old slave's and lent them corn and provisions that were to be returned in the fall with the rent, (that year Milledge moved here and worked, with them). Instead of Squire Hol land getting his rent and produce returned, the slaves (then free men) stole everything they made and sold it and he got nothing. The next year Squire Holland rented the place to Mr. W. W. Adams, but with the express understanding, that he would not allow a single negro who lived on it the year before co remain on it, except Milledge, and asked Mr. Adams to keep him, because he knew he was honest and had noth ing to do with the stealing. This is to me a large subject, Mr. Editor, and for fear of the waste basket, I will sign mysplf-His young mis-] tress, whom he loved, Miss Lela. Cheaper Mineral Water. We hsive a large supply of Glenn Springs and Harris Lithia water. We sell the Glenn Springs water at] 81.75 for five gallons and the Har ris Lithia water at $1.50. Penn & Holstein. New arrivals twice each week in millinery and all the Tate novelties of the seanon can be found in our millinery department. Rives Bros. For Sale: I will sell cheap a Washington press in good condi-1 tion, roller stand and rollers. Wm. P. Calhoun. Meeting Concordia Lodge. 0 The regular meeting j. of Concordia Lodge, Na 50, A. F. M., ]f\0$r will ' be held in the / \ lodge' room Friday vening, May 28th, for the regular dispatch of business. All members are urged to be present, and visitors in good standing are cordially wel comed. J. H. Allen, W: M. J. R. Tompkins, Sec. Caller-Nellie, is your mother in? Nellie-Mother is out shopping. Caller-When will -she return, Nellie (calling back)-Mama, what shall I say now?-Short Stories. You cannot be too careful about the quality pf canned goods you buy. Try our Nabob brand of corn and peas, and be convinced of their superior quality and excellence. W. E. Lynch & Co. Our shoe department if? one of our pets and you can find the late styles in oxfords and pumps from the best manufactures, with our' guarantee behind each pair. Rives Bros. Do you not need a cook stove? We have a large assortment of all sizes and prices. Come in to see them. Edgefield Mercantile Co Kills to Stop the Fiend. . \ '? s The worst foe for 12 years of John Deye, of Gladwin, Mich., was a running ulcer. He paid doctors over $400.00 without benefit Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve killed the ulcer and cured him. Cures fever sores, 'boils, felons, eczema,- salt; rheum. Infallible for piles, burn's, scalds, cuts, corn. 25c at W" E Lynch & Co., Penn ,& "Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son. Watch for Our Big Advertise ment next week Rubenstein's Dept. Store. FARMS FOR SALE OR RENT IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY. TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE (245) Acras, 4 horse farm cultiva ted, 3 frame Dwellings, good water on public road,' 2J miles from two railroad stations. Fine neighborhood. SIX HUNDRED (600) ACRES 4 horse farm cleared, 3 dwellings, good water; jn public road, good neighbors, 9 miles from station. Both places offered on five years time with reasonable cash payment. JAMES FRANK & SON, Augusta, Ga. MONEY TO LOAN $100,000.00 to lend on Improved farms-Terms of Loans 5 years Interest payable annually. * We are Headquarters -therefore, no de lay. When writing give number of acres-number of acres cultiva ted-Kind of buildings and amount wanted. JAMES FRANK & SON, Augusta, Ga. 30-DAYS Of Cut Prices My entire stock will be put on sale at CUT PRICES FOR 30 DAYS. Many Goods at actual cost. These cut prices for CASH ONLY. We have added a lot of New Goods to our stock in all lines, x Respectfully, J.E. Hart. GET YOUR LAUNDRY IN TUESDAYS.