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^?3)GEFfELb ABVERT??SERv Estib&fced 1$35 : " -i-~r^-- 1 ? VYE?^ESbkyr. OCT. 6, The Advertiser's Phones: Office; No.- 6VT , Residence, No... 17.. Capt- and ilr^^T. G. Evans were . among tbose'wiirfaifent Sa.turdayi^jn Augusta.. *iv ?' \ ;"; \ : V v }" . The question uppermost in every-l ?'. .body's mind ; now ?s:'<'. Who'll' be l Queen of the Carnival. . " Mrs. Jo an R. and her sweet little daughter werejamong.the shopped in Edgefie-d Tuesday. Mrs. C. C.. Fuiler has been spend ing several days in Edgefield wiflt V)*Ber. daughter; :Mra.~ W? A. Byrd. r Mr. J. I): Holstein has returnecf k from- New York, wherev'he 'pur chased a large 'sfock'.of holid?j goods for Penn and Holbein. . Miss Hattie Newsom; who is now teaching in the 1 Graded School at Bamberg spent Saturday and with friends at the/college. Mrs- Kate Keraagban, of Colum bia, spent several dayjj in Edgefield last .week with her daughter Mrs. J.\W. Stewart. - Miss Anua Bell ''Morgan?has ac cepted the school foranother session1 in Colleton county,where ?he taught last .year. She Jeft Edgefield Satur day to enter upon ihersehool djities. .. . Mrs'. Speights has returned to her j home in - Colleton . county after spending summer-in Edgefield with her daughters,Mesdaraes E. H; Folk) ?nd S. A. Branson. . The young feUow. who will not '" go*down in his jeans and spend his j last dime in order to have his lady ? love crowned queen of the Carnival . isn't .worth a Bill of beans, and she j -ought to .tell him so, too. !"The AdveHiser sends affectionate j greetings to Master-Julian Laodrum Corley, the Iitlleson of Mr. and Mrs -, W. G.-Corley and/a grandson of * the late CoL Thomas Morgan, who [ ?j has. lust beei?.named for the writer. May he make-as good citizen as his father and lamented grandfather!, . The clerk of the county boardy Mr. P. \V. Cheathajm, requests us to state thatth?:.publication, of the regular quarterly report has been de-v laved one week .on account of the ' enforced absence of Supervisor R., J. Moultrie, ?b'ut it will appear next J ers who pay the .highust market price/ Mr. I>orti-says the railroad track has been laid to the Twin City plant and is now ready for Unroll ing stock. . ^The company will pur chase ?n engine to operate its'trains. Orders have been placed for machin ery and very soon, tvrtf large stone crushing, plants will be installed for applying the stonefor the con cr?tes J work. ; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams are pow. occupying their beautiful new home in south Edgefield, which was erected upon the sight'of the.old T?tt residence. This old house was" by a number pf years the oldest vh??se. in Edgefield before it wast torn down several moaths ago. We present a cut of the old landmark this-week, which will give thVresi dents of Edgefield ^ jbis^'look at this old pioneer honte. ". ' Large supply of P?tton'? Sun proof paint. All colors for: inside or outside wjork. Get. my price before . buying. ' "V=..... " B. IJhnmons. - Mri. Washem-Myoid ma? has gone to work at, last. Mrs. Sweeps-i-GIory b?! -Who gave him the job? Mrs. Washem^The judge.-Chi cago News. . .. - Solid Silver. We have just received a beauti ful assortment of solid silver in the latest patterns and 'designs known to the silversmith's arl. Our hew line of: table cutlery is also" being greatly admired. * . Penn & Holstein, Successors to G. L. Penn & Son. Large assortment of heating stoves, coal and wood burners. Steward & Kernaghan. The new Talcum Powder, Gar wood's pound package of Talcum powder fdr only 25 cents. Nothing better on the market. , Penn & Holstein. Postum, Cream of wheat and Grape Nuts at > B. Ti m m ons. Swift's Premium-Hams and Goer gia Cane syrup at B. Timmons. We solicit your prescription business. Utmost care is exercised in ' commanding,. prescriptions and only pure, fresh drugs are used. Our prices are very reasonable. PENN & HOLSTEIN, j . successors, to " 'MriP?rcy'M:?"Feltham. spe?^'Suh'i cjay ai iel Monday in Edgefield with Xrs.. Feltham and the children; ti.me-.to' buy a'g?od faring .' >*: ' .. . >..T; ~.;. -.We are "pleased,. to >;|e?itf;-3^t a great-number.of farmers -^yer- the connt^are ait?^^n^^prake exhib its." at the Goimty^Fair/rv.' .. . Wanted: . to liny . 6 -co ws .fresh to,pail, j-Each '. must! give-not."less than '3 galions of milk dailyc * ? V'F1 X. Kl Bailey; Welis?T?been requested to an noimce ithat a meeting; of the. Loyal Temperance Region wilt be -b?h? 3t the 'home- orl/Mrs. & <7ogrpnrn Saturday afternoon at 4:30 oTelocki r"rS$,u:\y- . . .Miss Jyate Pattison went tc* Go-1 ?umSia Saturday.-to. take a course in .a-business college..,. Her absence is causing many Tong-faces among'the y/ou?g memMi?s Kate is delightfully -situated rn ^Columbia, being at the home.of Mi-si . F. G. Swaffield. Superviser Moultrieias had the in terior.of the court rodm. put in good condition, ready for the convening of court Monday. Hereafter, the man who'is sb thoughtless as to spit on the floor should be .fined ?r jail ed-the' latter.beingpreferable. Miss Earline Allen has accepted -again this year the school four miles above Johnston which she taught last session, haviug enterered upon her duties as teacher Monday last. Miss Ella. Scurry now occupies Ju^ge Allen's bVick ; residence near, the Presbyterian church, which was f formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W~. S. Adams. U v Albert Oliphant* colored, Mri %R. H. Nicholson's "Friday," accidental ly killed himself with a shot-gun while out hunting Saturday after noon. Albert ^as- very highly es-1 teemed by the white and colored people of the, community and his tragic death has been greatly deplor ed. . . ^ " A ]: It in with regret that The Ad ver: tis?r chronicles the illness of "Un- j die" Jack Sullivan, bf the Horn's J Creek section. Being now in his 95th year, Mr. Sullivan is probably the oldest citizen in the county. Up to a short time ago he was remark ably strong and well for one of his | advanced age. Mr. Sullivan's son, Mr. J* P. Sullivan*,*, of Callison, spent Saturday and Sunday with him. The C orner Store'sTailored Suits. The Corner Store's array of at tractive Tailored* Snijts for Ladies and Misses are wr^ekly^rriving. Yon cannot realize their becomingness without trying them on, this you are at liberty to, do? T.henj. if-ypu^wishi compare them with others. We feel sure the verdict will* be ours, in prices along with their superb ele-j gance of stylish fit* ; * 1 ' Remember 'tis our pleasure to [ show them, furthermore, you won.tj be urge?Sto buy. That's one of our rules?* THE CORNER STORE, VV. H. Turner, Prop. I School Supplies Full assortment of school sup plies of all kinds, such as pens, pen cils, t?bl?ts, copy-books, etc. Penn & Holstein, Successors to G. L. Penn, & Son. La. stock of. guhs and loaded shells,, just what-the hunters need. Edgefield Mercantile Company. ?hr jGrrates have arrived and we can now ! supply those who have been waiting for them. . . i Stewart & Kernaffhan. Try Levering's celebrated roasted I coffee 1.5 and 25 cents. : ; B. Timrnonsi ?c / . ?rt Harris and Glenn Springs water rin 5-galloii demijohn at low prices ^ . . ; : . -B. Timmon.s. FiV£ bucket of roasted M?bJian'?nti Java coffee-ifla.vor un .excelled--only $U>0. B. TimraonS. See our line of hay forks and |trarriers, sickle grinders. Prices righi.. > Stewart/?.?; Kernaerhan. Just received fresh shipment of L?ggett's Premium cheese. Every housewife in this vicinity knows of its superior quality. Penn & Holstein, Successors to G. L. Penn & Son. Ryes, Bros have just received a case of ladies' sweaters from th manufacturers for early fall wear, and they ask. the ladies to call and see the new style in sweaters for Misses and Ladies. makes baby"; nervous nnd fretful, and stop* gain in weight. is the bett food-medicine for teeth ing babies. It ?crengthens the nerves, supplies lime for the teeth, keeps the baby growing. Gi ta small bott!: new. All Druggists I TAN U A ?-? Li G r { H f. W"( i, f ; 11 i ?dgef???? ?r^d?? Scheol. m xT^:york-"of the braded' School [\& well-ofiraniz?dand ev?rything: -ia pmoviu? albpg? a^^c^ly as * if it W?r? I the middle of itie;-8ewioui>.'The-fact' is the Edgefield publifc school has the most efficient, painstaking corps of teachers to be found anywhere in the state. Their work is graded as foljowsr Miss Jennie .Pattison, 1st grade; Miss Mattie 3f?ms, 2nd and 3rd grades; Miss Grace Tomp kins, 4th arid 5th grades; Mrs.. H. Greri?ker, 6th grade; Miss Min nie Dicks and Mrs. Breedin 7th and 8th grades. Beautiful Twin Daughters. The tallest arid easily tnt biggest feelin' mari in town Monday was I Steward J. R. Scurry of the County I Home.-Just before he came to town the Stojrk presented Mr. Scurry with beauti?jl twin daughters. When we graspeft the hand of the, proud fa ther beseemed to be literally intox icated pth delight, and didn't care | who discovered the North Pole or whetherj?otton sold for ffv? or twen ty five ;oents per pound. LATB?? Since foregoing was writ ten,'on? of the little babes has pass ed away and was interred in our vil lage cepoetery Tuesday. President Dorn in Edgefield. The Advertiser had a* pleasant call Tuesday from MrV L. F. Dorn, the president of the Bank of Parka ville and local superintendent or manager of the Twin pity Power Company. Mr. Dorn says the bank is doing nicely, with prospect of j even greater success in future. Or ganizing the bank has made it pos sible for Parksville to have a better cotton markefthan it formerly badi The tQwn now has three local h?fr' . _ *'*_j ? . Unfortunate Accident " As the gae generator at; th? coU lege did not work properly Wednes day night last, Col. Bailey Bent Tor Mr. Ni M. Jones to assist him iii 'adjusting the machine. Mr. Jones has gas plants, in his store and res? idence and understands the genera ftors thoroughly. After the machine was charged an explosion resulted I from having a lighted candle near by. Mr.. Jones, Col. Bailey and two negroes were painfully but not (seriously burned. The plant was repaired immediately^ and the col lege lighted as usual . the following night. Take up the old matting in your home and put fresh, new matting I down. We haye a large assortment to select from. RAMSEY'?fe JONES. Bibles and Testaments ; We have added to oury book de partment a complete assortment of Bibles ; and Testaments. We would be pleased to have you in spect our lines. W. E. Lynch & Co. Lumber for Sale: Can fill orders for lumber at mill, or will deliver in Edgefield. Sepd me you r orders. John M. Mays. Fresh oat?V**1 and shredded wheat at - B. Timmons. Large stock of trunks,, suit cases and traveling bags. -Prices very reasonable. ; RAMSEY & JONES. See our lilies of grates. Stewart & Kernaghan. Wanted, the ladies of Edgefield to call and seev_. our. line of silver ware. Silver knives with flexible blades, guaranteed to hold an edge. Stewart & Kernaghan. Quick! Mr. ^Druggist-Quick! A box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve Here's a quarter-For the love of Moss, hurry! Baby's burned him self, terribly-Johnny -cut his foot with the axe~Mamie'B scalded-Pa can't walk from piles-Billy has boils and my corns ache. She got it and soon cured all'the family. Its the greatest healer on earth. Sold I by W E, Lynch & Co., Penn <fc Hol I stein, successors to G L Penn & Son. Another large shipment of Pitts burg perfect fence wire expected this week. i. Stewart & Kernaghan, The Road to Success has many obstructions, but none j so desperate as poor health. Success to-day demands health, but Electric Bitters is the greatest health build ( or the world has ever known. It compels perfect action bf the stom ach, liver, kidneys, bowels, purifies and enriches the blood, ind tones and invigorates the whole system. Vigorous body and. keen brain fol low their use. You can't afford to slight Electric Bitters if weak, run down or sickly. Only 50c. Guaran teed by W E Lynch & Co., Penn j <fc Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son. Weoan save you money on musi cal instruments. Large stock of stringed instruments ito select from. RAMSEY ? JONES. vTe?cner^Spfirig "'showers bring ,fo?th7what, T?nmie? J \. Timmie^umbrellas, ma'r.m! Yonkers Statesman-. - - He -Do yon. think kissing is a sin? She (coyly),-"Well, it-it may be I one of the' sins of omission.-Bos ton Transcript- 1 Sehe ol Supplies Large lot of p?ns^ pencils^ tablets and writing material of all kind? everything; that, the school boys and girls need; ,v. :. ,v B. Timmons. Five-pound bucket very fine roasted coffee and china cup for $1.00 at B.. Timmonsf Just receiver!' another , large ship ment of Cortwtight metal shingles, will last a life-time, t Stewart & ?emaghan Schoo! Books We have just received a full sup ply of text book's that are used at the S. C. C. Ii and in the public scools of the bounty. Let us supply I yon. ? '. Penn & Holstein, Successors to 6. L: Penn & Sou. ?ndJjH?r S?spect iL How ro Find Oct. Fill a bottle oj: common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a brick dust sedi ' nient, or settling, I stringy or milky appearance often indicates an un healthy condi tion of jthe kid I'' i?^'Wf neysi too frc qnent eesire to pass it or pain in the back are also symptoms that tell yon the kidneys and bladder are out of order and seed attention, ly MfhatToDo. There is ccaniF?^ in th? knowledge so often expre&i?$,V;.th?t Dri Kilnnsr's Swamp-Root, f^ae great kidney remedy, fulfills almost livery wish in ^rrecting;' rheumatism, pain in' the back, kidneys,, liver,bladder and every part bf theurinary passage. Corrects in ability to hold water and scalding pail in passing it, or badi effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and over]comes that unpleasant ne - cessity of being, compelled to go often through the day, and. to get up many times dnring the night. ' Tk? mild anal immediate e?eel; of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest be cause of its renjiarlcable health restoring prop erties. If yon need a medicine you should have the best Sold by J druggists in fif j and one-dollar y-cent: Sizes. . ' Hbo? ot bw?mp-k?cr You may hawi ?j Sample bottle sent free by mail. ?ddns ts Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing-, 'hamton, N. YJ Mention this wper and remember the n rae. Dr. Kilmers Swamp* Root, and th* address, Ei?gfe?fflU?a, We have a few, ladies' tailored wash suits 'and summer weight [skirts that we w?lclose out regard less of cost. .. ; . X Rives Bros. Let us supply yon with zar den seed. We sell both iWist's arid Fer ry's seed. Either will give perfect [satisfaction. . i B. Timonms. Rives. Bros are now receiving their fall liiie of shoes from the manufactur?is and they carry ?mell manufactur?is goods as are guaran teed to them,3nd they warrant every pair of shoes they sel l- to be solid and as represented. * Nighi on Bald Mountain. . One lonely night.: Alex. Benton of Fort Edward, ISl \ Y., climbed Bald Mountain to the home of a neighbor, tortured by asthma, bent on curing him with Dr. filing's !New Discovery, that had cured himself of asthma. This wonderful medicine j soon relieved and quickly cured his neighbor. Liter it cured his son's wife of a severe lung trouble. Mil lions believe its the greatest throat and lung cure;, on earth. Coughs, colds, croup, hemorrhages and sore lungs are surely cured by it. Best for hay fever, grip and whooping cough. 50c find $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by W E Lynch & Co., penh & Holstein, successors to ?G L Penn & Son. All our si nimer goods going at )a sacrifice. > Rives Bros. Fresh oat meal and shreded wheat at B. Timmons. 100 sets of buggy harness soon to arrive. Full assorting . of car riage and 'wagon hames We buy in large quantities and r pa'.rons get the benefit of the /antages thus gained. Ramsey Jones. NEW MARKET OPENED. I desire tc? inform the people of the town and county of Edgefield that I have opened up a FIRST CLASS MARKET in the Tompkins building to the rear of the Bank of Edgefield and will certainly have on hand the choicest meat throughout the week, Monday as well as Satur day night. A. A. EDMUNDS. The O?iWm&m&? A physician ? refient meeting of the College c^f^ysicians in Phil adelphia, told ?' story1 ill nitrating the witty comprehension of a patient of /Irish nativity. The physician declared that one of his patients, an Irishman, could not understand why, if one of his arms ref used to perform its usual functions, the other should remain normal. "It is the balancing power of I nature," explained the physician, "if a ?nan is blind in one eye, na-1 turo, generally provides : additional strength for the -remaining eye. When deafness is discovered in one] ear, the hearing of the other ear be comes unusually acute."? "Now thot you mention it, Oi be lave'tis so," said the patient. "Whin I a mon has wan short leg," th' other | leg is generally longer. "-r-Judge. Treasurer's Notice. The County Treasurer's office will be I I open for.the purpose of receiving taxes I from the 15th day of Oct. 1909 to the I 15 th day of Maren 1910 inclusive. A penalty of one per cent will be ad ded to all unpaid taxes after the 1st I day of Jan. to the 31st of Jan. 1910, of | two per cent, from the 1st day of Feb. to the last day of Feb. 1910 and penal ty of five per cent from the first day'of March to the 15th day of March 1910. The tax levies for the year 1909 are j as follows: For S tai? purposes ; 5? mills. *f Ord. County " ' 5 " " Cons. School tax 3 " " Special County tax If " *- Bacon S. D. Special 2 " " Edgefield S. D. 2 " " Long Cane S. D. " 8 ?? " Liberty Hill S. D. 3 " " Jolmston S. D. 3 " '* Plum Branch S. fc. No. 13" " White Town S. D. 3 " Parksville S. D. 3 V " Washington. S. D. 2 " " R. R. Bonds Wise T's,p 1J " a ,. ?" ,< Picken8 a 3 a " " M " Johnston " 3 " " " " " Portion Pine Grove 15 " ? " V " Portion Blocker 15 " "TownEdgefield '\ " " School Bonds " 1 " " Corporation Purposes .' 2J ". All male citizens between the ages of 21 years and 60 years except'those ex empt by law are liable to a poll-tax of one dollar each. A capitation tax of 50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. A commutation road tax of $2.-00 each must be paid by able bodied male citizens between the ages of 18 and 50 years. No checks or drafts will be accepted in payment of taxes unless the party giving same can be held personally re-1 sponsible for its payment. JAS. T: MIMS. Co. Treas. E. C. American Lady corsets, a shape I for every figure at Rives Bros. A Our Fall Good We have all dep ments this Fall, Sho< Our -shoe department ?sc stand for best shoes sold i by calling and seeing the ers. No jobbers shoes c Wear, For Assortment, Our New Depa In this department (on expected to do the entire in the way we have done We are still taking orde? Ladies', Misses' aridCmfi Millinery! This department (on Bah petent milliner from Balti recommendations. We 1 carried. We can suit al opening October 5. 6, 7, New Style Elastic B All standard Prints at ] Our 36 in wide double width cloth for Misses School c quality wash Gingham at ioc special. Our wool d colors and fabrics of the i Men's This is another new de] department this fall and t 25c up and a nobby line < Conscientious Physician. "You'll have to send for another doctor," said the one who had been called, after a glance ?t the patient. "Am I so ill as that?" gasped the sufferer. "I don't know just how ill yon are," replied the man of medicine: "but I know you're the lawyer who cross-examined me when I appear ed as an expert witness. My con science won't let me kill you, and I'll be hanged if I want to cure you. Good-day."-Philadelphia Inquirer. Watch and Jewelry Repairing Eyeglasses Fitted AH Work Guaranteed GEO. F. MIMS, Edgefield, S. C. 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. Waterman's Fountain Pens We carry afull assortment of the celebrated Waterman Fountain Pens, the be3t that the marker, affords. Penn & Holstein, Successors to Gr. L. Penn & Son Lumber for Sale. Parties desiring to purchase Lum ber can get it at my place 3? miles South of Edgefield. Send in bills for what you wish. Oak and Pine, native forest. S. B. MAYS, R. F. D. I. Edgefield' Surveying. Prompt and careful attention given to all calls Terms rea sonable and satisfaction guar anteed. Phone or address J.H. COURTNEY, Trenton* S. C. FIRST FALL NNO??CEMENT. S BROTHERS ls are now ready for your inspection. &rtments complete with two new depart- ? BS: Shoes: ?lioe?: icond to none in the county. The reputation of the old in the county, this reputation will be more othan sustained line we have, made up by the leading she manufac tur arried. Every pair warranted. For Style, Quality, Fit, make to us for Shoes. rtment of Ladies Tailored Coat Suits. balcony) we have done more business thus far than we Fall and has been very much admired and complimented ;'business Not Having the ladies all dress in uniform. ; for these suits from samples at 25 per cent saved to you. irerTs Fall style cloaks just opened up this week. Millinery! Millinery! Millinery! :ony) is in charge of Miss Nora Grey, a thorough and com imore sent out by Armstrong, Gator and Co. with highest have put in the best line ot millinery that we have ever 1 classes in style also in price. Come to cur milliner* and 8th. leltsfrom 1 oe upwards. 5c per yard. -New line of ladies neck wear. Dress Goods Department. i Suiting. 20c value special at ioc. Costume or Cravanet <( ?r?sses 25c v alue for 15c. Beautiful line of Red Seal a roc. Evening colors in crepe for cheap evening dresses .j ress goods from 25c upward containing all the popular seasou. ! and Boys' Hats and Caps. partment(under Balcony). We [have Just begun this <| -verthing is new and stylish. We have boy's hats from ->f young men's hats, up-to-date in color and style. Yours To Serve,