Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SER -a the great thing in this .?orid is not-so mach where we rf stand, as in what direction we I are 'moving,-HOLMES. Barnwell comity claims the dis tinction of having the largest as. J para gus farm in the country. One grower has SOO acres planted in this popular spring ]vegetable eye?y year. Who would have thought that a cock-fight would haye I den held in Greenwood county? It must have been pulled'off in that portion that] was cut from Abbeville, and not in the part that Edgefield" con tributed. - - . -- SI South Carolina's homicide record during the past few weeks is in deed alarming. Those in authority | should do everything in their pow er to stay the hand of the assassin. Speedy trials and speedy execu tions, in case of guilt, will have a j deterrent effect The people of Dorchester seem . to be determined, to overthrow the * dispensary in August. The revenue to the school fund in that county last year from the' dispensary was only $1.13 per pupil. What a pit tahoe compared with the crime, misery and demoralization wrought by the sale of liquor! "Uncle Sam" has been swindling the public a long time through the inferior quality of card board used for postals, and has decided not only to have a new design made for <. ' postal cirds but to issue a better . quality. When the existing contracts expire a more ornate and more sub stantial card will be issued. About 75,000,000 postals are used each month. It is quite a common occurrence | for perpetrators of . atrocious mur ders or . other crimes to escape to "parts J unknown." No expense should be spared in providing some means of trailing or tracing the fugitives from justice. If blood nounds can accomplish this, as has I n fldne in some instances, every j county should be provided with a requisite number of nounds. Whea l one individual commits a crime and | escapes the penalty of the, law, even for a time, it encourages others to commit a similar crime, hoping to escape likewise. It is encouraging" to note that j wherever elections are held in the interest of public schools the cause of education always wins by large] majorities. Whether it be the rural school d isl ric ts yoting extra taxes or a town voting bonds for school improvement, the result ?is almost always overwhelmingly in favor of enlargement and increased support of the schools and colleges.. This in dicates that people of. all classes and of every avocation are thoroughly aroused to the necessity of educat ing the rising generation, which augurs well for the future pf South Carolina. Every decent, thoughtful man and woman will approve the action, of President Taft in leaving a Washington theatre the other night because of the vulgar character of the play, and it ought to do some thing to swell the rising tide, of pro test against plays that corrupt and /all manner of demoralizing shows. Orangeburg Times & Democrat. President Tait acquits [himself j well, both in private life and in his official acts. Since his nomination, I Mr. Taft has steadily grown in the confidence and esteem of the peo ple. Now, just watch somebody say the writer " is not a Democrat for making this statement. Mass Meetings For Fair. A county fair association has been organized in Col le ton for the pur pose of holding a county fair next fall, and in order to create enthusi asm among the people in the enter prise, mass meetings'will be held in ?the leading communities, at which prominent speakers will deliver ad- j esses in the interest of the fair. We think this plan is a good one. Several meetings held in this coun ty after the crops are "laid by," would not only advance the inter est of Edgefield's county fair but would be of 'benefit to. the people. A discussion of the ia^ricultural in terests of tne county) entirely di vested of politics during this off year, would be attended with ex cellent results. ? - "1 - Dr. D. A. J. Bell Writes of the Meriwether Homicide. Com- ' mends The Advertiser. I would not refer to the articles of Messrs. Johnson and McKie, published in last week's Chronicle, bat for the fact, that I said in this correspondence at the time that the killing of Georgia Ann Broadwater was as brutal a murder as was ever committed in South Carolina. Now comes Mr. Johnson and says it was "no murder," "merely an accident, unjustifiable perhaps but excusable." Really isn't Bill Broadwater a nice fellow, according to Johnson and McKie? If he will come in, thrust his shotgun in the homes of his oth er sons, with the intention of killing them, but, instead shall kill a few more innocent negro women, they might make Bill Broadwater a hero. Nice fellow indeed! I want to say that I was the first white man to see Georgia Ann Broadwater, that I saw her mangled and sweltering in her own blood, that I amputated her arm at the shoulder joint 'in the endeavor-to save her life, that I heard the story of the killing fresh from the lips of Bill's wife and his children, as well as at the inquest, and I state delibe rately, without fear of successful contradiction, that the killing of Georgia Anna Broadwater was as cold blooded, as cowardly, as brutal a murder as ever disgraced the an nals of South Carolina. It doesn't matter who Bill Broad water's daddy or grand-daddy was, who rained him, or with whom he hunted, fished or played, if he fails to stretch hemp, there will ever re main a : tai n upon the proud escutch eon of our native state,for the which some one is derelict- Echo answers Who? The Advertiser may close its ears now while I tell its readers some of the good things I have heard about it. One man says its as good as a religions paper; another that it is clean and wholesome, and I say, that I admire it not alone for the enter prise manifested in the great im provement of the paper but because it stands for something. The Adver tiser preaches sobriety, and proves its faith by its works, in that, at a pecuniary loss, it refuses to publish liquor ,? ads." I love to see a man believe something and then stand by it. TheAdvrtiser is 'agin" li quor and proves it. It should be in every home in Edgefield county. Messrs. Joe Henry Elkins, and Nixon "Dorn, Alumni of Furraan, at tended commencement and report a good time. Miss Martha Dorn has returned from a visit to her Alma Mater, the G.F. C. Mrs. John Branson and her pret ty grand-daughter, Miss Lizzie Ed monds are on a visit to relatives in Augusta. >; Mrs. Clide Harvely, of Fairfax, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ada Harvely. Judge Blackwell and his consta ble, Mr. J. A. Harvely, were tele graphed for yesterday,by the negroes of Bethany, (Bill Broadwater's church) Meriwether, S. C. to come down and help them catch blind ti gers. We are informed that Judge Blackwell told the negroes that if they failed to put down the trafile he would close their' church as a nuisance. Good! D. A. J. BELL, M. D. Do You Get Up With a Lame Back? Kidney Trouble Kales Toa Miserable, Almost everyone knows of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and !l_* , bladder remedy, be fe' i ^Jr$ I li canse of its remark' I able health restoring L properties. Swamp ?7Root fulfills almost every wiall in over coming rheumatism, pain in the back, kid neys, liver, bladder ana every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up many times during the night Swsmp-Root is not recommended foi everything but if yon have kidney, liver or bladder trouble, it will be found jost the remedy yon need. It has been thor oughly tested in private practice, and has proved so successful that a special ar rangement has been made by which all readers of this paper, who have not al ready tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book belling more about Swamp-Root, and h.-.. tc find out if yon have kid ney or bladder trouble. Whexi writings?ss?on reading this gea^row offer in this paper and scad your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., "Em* 7!Shb?&* B?nghasrton.N.Y. The regular ^ty.-cefil and one-dollar size bottles are sold bj all druggists. Don't make any mistake but remember the name. Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and1, the ad< dress,Binghamton,N, Y,,on every bottle There is no better buggy on, th? market for the money than thc BLackney buggy, ? car o$ 40 bug g ie s just received, Ramsey <& Jopas, Fresh oiX, meal and shreded wheat at B, Timmon8. Very Beautiful Home Wedding. The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Tompkins on Columbia street was the scene of a quiet but very beautiful wedding Tuesday af ternoon at five o'clock, the occasion being the marriage of their daugh ter, Marie Lucile to Mr. Augustus Summerfield Merriman, of Sumter. Dr. C. E. Burts officiated. * A very elaborate wedding had teen planned but the recent bereave ment of the family caused a change of plans. Instead of. the hundred and more relatives who had been in vited to be presen c, only the imme diate members of the two families witnessed the ceremony. There were no bridesmaids or groomsmen present. The bride en tered the parlor upon the arm of her younger sister, Miss Christine Tompkins, and i:he groom upon the arm of his uncle, Mr. I. E. Fore man, of Macon, Ga. Miss Maxcie Sheppard played the wedding march. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Merriman left for Char lotte and other points in North Carolina, where they will spend a fortnight before going to Sumter. . The relatives and friends of these two happy young people in our town, as well as those in other parts of this state and in North Carolina, could not be present but they sent scores upon scores of beautiful tokens of their esteem and affection. A larger or handsomer assortment of painting, cut glass, hand painted china fand silver we have never seen in Edgefield. ?It is with keenest regret that Edgefield gives up the bride, her gentle manner, lovable disposition, beautiful traits of character and sterling qualities, having won for her an abiding place in the affec tiop/of our people. The handsome groom, who resided in Edgefield before graduating at the South Carolina Co-Educational Institute is a model young man, of whom nothing too good could be Said. He holds a lucrative and responsi ble position in one of Sumter's banks. The Advertiser extends con gratulations and sincerest good wishes. Ob served Flower Mission Day. Friday afternoon at 4:80 o'clock, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and a number of invited friends assembled at the home of Mrs. Beauregard Timmons to cele brate Flower Mission Day. This oc casion is observed every year on or near the 9th of June in memory of Jennie Casseday, the originator of the Flower Mission. On that day each member is expected todo some deed of unselfish kindness for some one ia need or distress, some lonely or suffering one, either by a visit, a letter, flowers, and more substan tial remembrances. ' Mrs. T?mmons?v beautiful lawn was a picture with} its many tables and. comfortable seats and the in viting; bowl of firuice which was served to each guest .as they ? enter ed, i The interior was beautifully decorated with an abundance of flowers and white, the emblem of the org?nii'ati?n. The program was as follows: "There are lonely hearts to cherish" by a choras. Heading of verses from souvenir text cards by twelve ladies. Read ings, "Missions of the blossoms" "Frances Willard and the lamp lighter" and "Increase the common joy." A very appropriate poem, 'Bring flowers, by Mrs. Hemans was recited by little Onida Pattison. Miss Lylie L?Grone, of Johnston, gave a beautiful selection well suit ed to the occasion. As the roll was called each mem ber responded by telling in what way they had observed Jennie Cas seday's birthday, and it was very Interesting to hear "the many ways in wt ic).i sunshine had been dis pensed .on that day. The exercises closed with a chorus and a short prayer by Rev. P. P. Blalock. As soon as the program was finished all repaired to the lawn where re freshments were served. The Wo man's Christian Temperance Union has a membership of all ages, the young and the old. There were pres ent on Friday afternoon three ladies over seventy years of age. As a part of the Flower Mission work the Woman's Christian Temperance Union has decided to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees on the new lot purchased for the Presby terian parsonage. \ Could Not be Better. Nc one has ever made a sa?.ve, ointment, lotion or balm to compare with Bueklen's Arnica Salve. Its the one perfect healer of cuts, corns, burns, braises, sores, scalds, boilsj ulcers, eczema, salt rheum. For sore eyes, ppld sores, chapped hands its supreme. Infallible for piles. Onlj 25o at W E Lynch & Co., Penn ? Holstein, successors to G ^ Penn & Son drug stores. SCOTT'S EMULSION .toot loss of flesh in babies a?a children and in adults in summer as well as winter. Some people haye gained a pound a day while taking iL f*kf> jf i fl ? Jlttlo odd ira tor or milt. Gtt*l#?UbQt#tmW, AIlDrucflliU An Interesting Letter Giving All of the News From the Collier Section Mrs. Charles Talbot, nee Miss Lucy Miller, and her pretty little (laughter, after a pleasant, month's stay among relatives here, returned to their home in Augusta last Satur day. . The stork came to the home of Mr. and'Mrs. Butler Hammond three weeks ago, and left there a baby girl. Mr. Tom Mathis, of Red Hill, was a guest at the-home bf Mr; and Mrs. E. B. Mathis last Sabbath. Mrs. Luther Dorn, of Faifa, ac companied by little Miss Estha, has gone to Columbia on a visit to her parents ( Messrs. John and Nixon Bunch, of North Auguste, are guests of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bussey, near Effie.. Miss Ida Miller, one of .Collier's prettiest and most attractive young ladies, returned last Saturday .from a visit to her sister, Mrs/Wallace Miller, near Ropers. Mrs. J. T| Mathis and. her sw^et little daughter, Mamie, "are home again after a pleasant week's visit to Mrs. Mathis' parents near ;Modoc. Mrs. Traves Dom, Jr., and her little son, T. J., are visiting Mrs. Dora's mother and sister at Jenkins, Ga.** , v Mr. J. C. Whatley' of North Au gusta, a former resident-at Faifa; was a recent visitor to relatives in this community. Mr. Whatley thinks the days much longer here than they are yi North Augusta. s Themany friends of Mrs. Jnlia Hammond will be glad to learn that she is convalescent from her recent illness. \Mr. Harris Mathis, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mathis, returned home from Edgefield on.the twenty fourth of May bringing with him his diploma, he having graduated from the S. C. C. I. the past session. Wc know not-what profession this gifted youngman wiflxhooseforhis life work, but being v?ry ambitious, as well as persevering and conscien tious we feel sure that he' will make his mark in life. . Miss Mattie Lyon, ? pretty young lady from Edgefield, is visiting at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs. Jack Hading, and is being mest affectionately greeted'by her many Collier's friends. The friends of Mr. W. 0. What ley will be sorry to know that he is ill with malarial fever. Mrs. B. M. McKie arid' son, Mr J Willie McKie, ' of Beech Island^ spent last week at their old home near Collier, the guests.of Mr. and Mrs. J. JJ. Perdue.. s They are spend ing this week at the home of Mrs. McKie's son, Mr. H. W. McKie. Mrs..Maryw?*?rdue, of Augustans visiting relatives and friends in this community. Messrs. Joe, Tom, and Crafton Hammond attended.the W. '0. W. memorial services at Rec '"Hill :l'ast| Sabbath. - "ii Miss Annie May Wims," V Faifa is visiting in Augusta and North Augusta. Mr. P,. H. Bussey, Jr,,, who has been away for many months in a dis tant state engaged in "teaching the young idea how to shoot" has re turned home and is being most cor dially received by his many friends at Effie and Faifa. N\> Misses Lucile Whatley, Sallie Bussey and Ruth Hite and .Master W. O. Whatley, all students of the S. C. C. I.,are at home for the vaca tion. "> A very beautiful marriage was solemnized last Wednesday afternon the ninth instant,at the home of the bride's brother, Joseph M. Miller. The contracting parties being Miss Lena Miller, of Collier, and Mr. T. B. Gilchrist, of Rehoboth. The parlor whichwas. darkened and lit up by artificial light was;beautifully decorated with smilax $hd palms. The color scheme,, blue |and white was most tastefully carried out. By three o'clock the large number of invited guests ' had arrived and promptly at half past three, to ' the beautiful strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march,^played by Miss Nona Mathis, the bridesmaids and their attendants entered the parlor and took their places on>?ither side , of the large and beautiful ? white bell which was suspended , from the ceiling iii the center of the . of the room. They were immediate ly followed by the bride and, groom who took their places beneath the bell. The bride's uncle then in a very impressive manner, perform ed the marriage ceremony ably assist ; ed by Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, the 1 pastor of the young couple. The ! bride was beautiful in a white silk 1 mull dress, made princess style. 1 The groom wore a black dress suit. 1 The bridesmaids were prettily dres [ sed in white. Immediately after the ceremony, the bride changed her ' wedding dress for a very becoming traveling suit and at "half-past five I o' clock the happy young couple ac . ! companied by the bridesmaids and their attendants left for the home of the groom's mother af. Reb^ob, oth, where a beuatif ul reception wasg^y. en them. The bride is a youpg wo; man, beautiful and attractive jn face and icharacter. The groom is g prosperous young farmer of tpe Re. hoboth section and is a yoting man of sterling worth. Mr. and Mrs. Gil christ were the recipients of a great number of beautiful presents which demonstrates the esteem-in which this popular young couple is held. Mrs. J. T. LaSiire and her prettj daughter, Miss Mamie,went on a vis it to. the former's sister, - Mrs. Mc* Gee, near Cle?ra last-Friday, return" ing home the following Sunday. The recent protracted rains while greatly benefittihg the growing crops was a stimulant to the grass as well, and the farmers of this sec tion are working heroically to de stroy this "pesky enemy" of - their growing crops. Mr. Walter Harris, of Augusta, Ga., is visiting his sister, Mrs. D. T/ Mathis,.this week. Mrs. J. .NY. Grafton accompanied by her son, Master John Neil and Miss Sunie Hammond, went to Edge field last Saturday shopping, ft Mrs. G. D. Mims,who has been ill for many months, was carried to Augusta two weeks ago. She is still.slowly improving. Miss Ami nee Cartledge, a beauti ful and attractive young lady of Collier, is .visiting friends and rela tives at Clark's Hill, this week. Mrs. I^ugh Gardener, from North Augusta, was among the visitors to Collier last week. She came up to attend the marriage of her sister. Mrs. J. L. Miller-having grown very much worse her relatives from Edgefield and Johnston were sum moned to her bedside on last Fri day. Messrs. D. D. Brunson and Ed Dukes are frequent visitors in the Collier neighborhood. Quite a number of the Collier young people attended the picnic at Dr. Prebeott's and report having had a most delightful time. Little Jewel Hammond, the sweet little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Hammond, is quite sick with whooping cough.' The W. C. T. U. will hold their regular meeting on the twenty-sixth at Peace Haven. . Let. us supply you with garden seed. We sell both Buist's and Fer ry's seed. Either will give perfect satisfaction. B. Timonnis. Women Who Are Envied. Those attraptive women who are lovely in face, form and temper are the envy of many, who might be like them. A weak, sickly woman will be nervous and irritable. Constipa tion or kidney poisons show in pim ples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched compl?xion. For all such, Electric Bitters work wonders They regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the blood; give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely complexion. Many charming women owe their health and beauty to them. 50c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son drug stores. " Have you ever tried our "Blue Ribbon" bedsprings? A trial will, satisfy you that there is nothing superior. ^ ' Edgefield Mercantile Co. Now that spring is here why not take up the worn out matting and cover your floor with new attractive matting. Call and let us show you our beautiful assortment. Ramsey & Jones. A Card. 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. Trouble Makers Ousted. When a sufferer from stomach trouble takes Dr. King's New Life pills he's mighty glad to see his dyspepsia and indigestion fly, but more he's tickled over his new, fine appetite, strong nerves healthy vigor, all because stomach, liver and kidneys now work right 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son. A Thrilling Rescue. How Bert R Lean, of Cheny, Wash., was saved from a frightful death is a story to thrill the world. ,'A hard cold," he writes, "brought on a desperate lung trouble that baffled an expert doctor here. Then I paid $10 to $15 a visit to a lung specialist in Spokane, who did not help me. Then I went to California, but without benefit. At last I used Dr. King's New Discovery, which ompletely cured me and now I am cs well as ever. For lung trouble, aronchitis, coughs and colds, asth* ba, croup and whooping cough its mpreme. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle suee. Guaranteed by W E Lynch & fro., Penn and Holstein, successors O G L Penn & Son drug stores. There ?re more llrl'nll I'nlliM'.M iniH? Um Blain tluui vf .?v "Hi t u |.r di l-. 1 lib la account ul ilieu it>le, anhiidcy and MII.^. .?ly. Rief*nll'? Simm?'?* Tl:?- '.<.<-? ?I r-him) (Bore ?lill? ItheT? li. . >.. " 1- . '.'.SI ? ' ?ear'? .iili.?.ii'"i '->\?* .' 1 *'* ?T ir ' '. l a' numb r, ft cnn'-?. I r?i.iie*iiber.|seUii M?i;*U I. tern I-'rrr. S? ..cri e tid.iy J.adv Aifviii* V'ttntril. llamU"?.. |... .murna liber . 1 c??li nunn ix?. >. I. lem i .....lul ne. iltei aient) ai-l Plein'1 ''a?M . * (.Inn...if piamiuh ?COI H f b. Adules? l at McC ALL CU.. New Yo Our Chocolate Soda is made with Huyler's Chocolate, the same as is used at the fountains of their fifty retail stores and known the world' over for its deliciousness of flavor. Try it W. E. Lynch $.Co. Quality counts in coffee as in everything else. . Try our Golden Bio coffee, and be convinced. W. E. Lynch & Co. Easter millinery. Better choose your hat early. ? beautiful display of the very newest New York and Paris styles are now ready at Rubenstein's Millinery Department For Sale: I will sall cheap a Washington press in good condi tion, roller stand and rollers. Wm. P. Calhoun. This is the season to give your chickens a tonic. We can supply you with Pratt's Poultry Food and Stock Powders. Nothing better. B. Timmons. Cheaper Mineral Water. We have a large supply of G lenn 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. Our stock of undertaker's supplies is always complete. Can supply cheap and medium price coffins or metalic cases. Our hearse responds promptly to all calls, night or day. Edgefield Mercantile Co. When in need of a buggy try a Chase or Moyer busrgy. As to the lasting and easy riding qualities of the Moyer buggies ask T. G.. Talbert B L. Jones, A. A. Edmunds,Dr. J. N. Crafton, ,W. H. Powell, W. R. Swearengen, M. C. Parker or J. M. Cobb. Edgfield Mercantile Company,. Full supply of mineral water always on hand. Glenn . Springs water $1.75 for 5 gallons and Har ris Lithia water $1.-50 for 5 gallons. Per n *k Holstein. Large assortment of window^ shades. Ramsey & Jones. The newest and best thing on the market in the form of a shaving brush is the Rubberset brush. Try one. Bristles cannot be pulled' out. Penn & Holstein. Do you ?have yourself? Then, you can't afford to be without one of those Rubberset brushes that Messrs Penn and Holstein sell. They are the newest and best brushes on the market. Williams celebratedshaviag soap in sticks for only 10 cents af Penn & Holstin's. For Sale: One 12-horse power engine and a 15-horse power boiler for $150. E. J. Norris. 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. Lar?re stock of handsome iron and enameled beds to select from, with springs to fit. Edeefield Mere antile Co New arrivals twice each week in millinery and all the late novelties of the season can be foui'd in our millinery department. Rives Bros. We Have on Hand 75 or 100 thousand feet of 1st class heart lum ber to sell in bulk. 1 in Boarsd, Weather Boarding, Flooring, and Ceiling-Lumber nicely stacked and covered. Parties desiring can write the undersigned. W. A. STROM, Pleasant Lane, S. C. Rives Bros. Hot Weather Goods Our line of hot weather goods is still complete and we have some big values. Colored Organdies, Dimities, Colored Muslin, Dotted Swiss, Persian, Indian and French Lawn^. New arrivals in Lase. New style Sailors. Latest arrivals in Millinery, Oxfords, Slippers, Pumps and Sandals. 25c Linen Towels a t 19c. 8c Bleach ing 36 inches, wide 5c, 5c Sea Island going at 3c. Make our store your headquarters to meet your friends or wait while in town. RIVESBROS ! New Millinery Still Arriving. We keep up with the new styles but have redueed prices in or der to elose out this season s goods before our Milliner, Miss Ken ner, leaves about the first of July. J. Rubenstein, , s. c.