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EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER j ; Established 1S3S. >r -Ji ? i _ ' - WEDNESDAY. DES ?2, 1909 Office, No. 61 Residence, No. 17. Races. O, vdu stocking! Races,Haces at Trenton'. [i Every darned stocking: will be called into requisition Friday night. Mr=. B. R. Tillman, Jr., is visit ing her sister, Mrs. YV. W. Shep pard. ' Mrs: Jabez Ferris, of Kershaw, S. C.,'is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary ,1. Norris. Races, Races at Trenton Decem . ber 29th and 30th; Mr^.R. N. Bailey holds a position at the depot and is filling it very acceptably, both to the public and the "railway management. V Messrs. Percy Byrd, CC. Fuller, Jr., are at home from the, Atlanta Dental College, and Mr. Julian Key has arrived for the Holidays from the Atlanta College o* Pharmacy. Mr. E. C. Johnson, tho popular] and efficient local agent of the South ern railway? left yesterday to spend the Holidays at his former home in Washington, D. C. Mr. Thomas H. Rainsford, Jr., who is teaching mathematics in the, $taunton/Militaiy Academy, Staun ton, Va., is at home for. the Holi days. If the salubrious Florida climate ' is as beneficial to the Yankees as it | was to Col. Bailey and Mr. Orlando Sheppard, one can not wonder at | their coming south by the thousands. Races, Races. '. / Mr. W. J. Hatcher was in town Monday looking after installing a ; gis plant in Prof. J. F. Entzminger's . handsome new home, also making some improvements in the college | water system. Mr. R. H. Parks has purchased from Mr. W. H. Turner the pretty cottage in Buncombe now occupied by Mr. W. H. Bee and his sisters. Possession will be given about the middle of February. -Mr."James VV. Thompson has ar rived from Southport to spend the j remainder of the year in ICdgetield. ud a more welcomed visitor"" as town's threshold in ?nany a day. . '^Mr. Al L. Branson, Jr., who is" in Vi e ?tern Florida with a party of en gineers who are surveying a canal, 1 sent-Mr. J. G. Ho land and Mr. W. Cl Tompkins two alligators that are about 12 inches long. . Mrs. J. P. Nixon and bright lit tle J. P. Jr.?, have arrived to pass the Yuletide in Edgefield, which moans that Mr. Nixon will also be driving in town as soon as he can leave his business. ; The friends of Mr. Orlando Shep-) pard are ' very happy over his res toration to health. Hu is again at bij? office after an absence of two r?onths. Mr. Sheppard was greatly benefitted by the short stay at White Springs, Fla. ? The Yuletide is a season for home- \ coming and home-going, consequent ly the incoming and outgoing trains ate already crowded with passen gers. A number of homes in our town will experience next week the unspeakable joy of family re-unions. .The time for Holding the Sunday school entertainment at the Baptist church has been changed from Mon day night to Tuesday night. If any of you children see Santa Claus, please inform him of the change of j time. As we sat at our desk Saturday) we ?aw Mr. Will Reel's six-ox team, a veritable freight train, driving out with a tremendous load of apple*, orange?, banana*, cocoa nuts, fire crackers, etc., w 1 ich means that Santa Claus* will smile upon the | Cleora section. If The Advertiser were mean spirited and disposed to be ugly, we; wonld say "We told you so," to thejate shoppers , who must now '-come through mud, slush and cold to-supply their needs. If you have) shdpped late this year, heed the ad monition next Christmas to Shop Early. f Master Johnnie Holston is a j model little boy. He is universally popular and is very faithful in the discharge of his duties as the South ern Express Company's.; representa tive. Mark'our prediction, Johnnie Holston will develop into a man who will be an honor to his parents and to his country. Edgefield is very proud of her gifted and thoroughly reliable young contractor, Mr. T. J. Paul, whose latest handiwork is the new residence of Prof. and Mrs. J. F. Entzming?r near the college. In di - sigr, as well as excellence of con struction, it isa piece of work of which any contractor could justly boast. j j Strayed: Black mare, of mediare sire,. with star in face. "Left my j bphmiuVarEdjrefield Tuesday night DectKhiber 14th, and waa traoked tc Edgefield. Am willing to pay foi any'1 information concerning hei whereabouts. Alex. Barnes. Edgefield, S. C. Edg?field"s crop of marriages has been below normal this fall. It seems that fewer people marry any way when cotton is fifteen cents than when the staple sells for eight , cents. T\he -truth is, the condition of the pantry or purse has - very lit tle to do wilh matrimony. When a young couple contracts a genuine case-of marriage fever the world, the flesh, nor ti e aold folks," can keep them twain. Regular routine work at the col lege was brought to a close yester day to be resumed January the 4th. The faculty and student body will leivc to-day for their homes to spend the Christmas vacation. Col. Bailey, accompanied by his family, will go to Greenville, to be with his venera ble father, Dr. T M. Bailey, who will celebrate his. 80th birthday on December 27th. Miss Mattie Mims entertained the Country olub very beautifully at her horiie on Jeter Street last Friday nigb^t , About a ?ozen couples were present, most of whom were cousins of the popular young hostess. She ? has been the.guest of the club a num ber of times in the past, and they came in town and enjoyed her ho* pitality Friday evening. Col. and Mrs. F. N. K. Bailey re ceived a cordial welcome from the college family- teachers and students - also from their friends in town, when they returned Thursday last from their stay of six weeks in Florida. It affords us great pleasure to announce that Col. Bailey has entirely recovered from the accident of October the first. Notice to Public. The Advertiser has been requested to announce that all business such as receiving or. delivering freight and express will be suspended at the depot half an hour after the arrival of the train Christmas eve night and willmot be resumed until Monday morni-rigr. No delivery of intoxicants will be made after sundown Friday. Telegraph businesss will, however^ be transacted as usual. The above will also apply to business at the depot New Year. Come Forward at Once. The Advertiser has been indulg ing a numbervof its subscribers for some time, but we must ask now that they come forward at once and pay up. The postal law. will require us to discontinue sending the paper unless the amount in arrears is paid. Come forward at once. Do not wait for us to mail statements. Now, reader, in all kindness, we mean this earnest appeal for you, if you are among those we have indulged. Cothran-Morgan. Married, by Rev. P. P. Blalock, Sunday morning, December 19th,* at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Jennie Cothran, near Gilgal, Miss M?^ Cothran and Mr. Arthur Morgan.*- These young people are deservedly very popular and have the good wishes of a great host of friends. Second Car Arrived We have just received our second car of stockj which consists of some tine mules, brood mares and driving horses. .These purchases were made around lexington, Ky., by our Mr. Wilson,?who is well known to the Edgefield people. Wft invite pro spective11 buyers to call at our stables at the'County Fair grounds and in spect our stock. Wilson & Cantelou. We are selling a sock at lie worth twice vhe money. F. G. MERTINS, 854 Broad St, Augusta, Ga. FOOD FOR A YEAR Mat.300 lbs. Mflk.240 qts. Butter.100 lbs. Eggs. 27 doz. Vegetables.500lbs. This represents a fair ra tion for a man for a year. But. some jteople eat and eat and grow thinner. This means a defective digestion and unsuitable food. A large size bottle of Scott's Emulsion equals in nourishing proper ties ten pounds of meat Your physician can tell you how it does it FOB SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS Send Vfe.. name of poper and 'this cd. for onr beautiful Sarins? Bank and ChUd's Sketch-Book. Each basic contains a Good Luck Penny. SCOTT ? BOWNE, 409 Pearl St. New York Mr. J. C. Sheppard. Jr., fas ar rived-from Bennettsville, where he is teachjpg in the {Traded school, to spend t]\PYuletide under the pa rental rbwf. Mr. W. P. "Williamson, a pros perous farmer who formerly resided near Aiken, is moving to the place in our southern suburbs that he re cently purchased. Edgetield wel comes him. Have you visited Rubeustein's clean sweep sale? If you are out for bargains shop there. Large shipment of Bicyles for men, boys and girls. Good wheels at popular prices Stewart & Kernaghan 100 sets of buggy harness soon to arrive. F?ll assortment of car riage and wagon harness. We buy in large quantities and our patrons get the benefit of the advantages I thus gained. ? , Ramsey & Jones. Let us have your orders for Cr ep Paper, Tissue Paper, Paper Flow ers, etc., for the Chrysanthemum Fair. We carry, Dennison's paper, the only paper with which satis- j factory results in decorating can be I obtained. W. E. Lynch & Co. Postnm, Cream of wheat and Grape Nuts at ? B. Timmons. Honor Roll. The following is the roll of hon or for the Edgefield Graded School for the month ending December j 17th: 7th grade: Gladys Padgett, Adl ha Britt, Lizzie Roper. Lizzie made] highest average. 8th grade. Florence Peak, Miriam Norris, Helen Tillman. Helen made highest average. State Investigator-They say there has been gross mismanage ment here. Office Boy-It's justa lie. Just wait till the superintend ent gets over his drunk and the manager comes back from his two month fishing trip; they'll tell you whether this asylum's being run right or not--Punch. Races at Trenton December! 29th and 30th. I will have two days races at my track near Trenton, Wednesday and Thursday, December 29th and 30th; Admission 25c. A lunch -.viii be sold on the grounds for those who come from a distance. Races will begin promptly at one o'clock. No public betting or drinking allowed on the grounds. Purses amounting to about $50 will be given each day. 'Dr. bright will have 3 running horses from Aiken both days. Full program next week. J. D. MATHIS. Bibles and Testaments We have added to our book de partment a complete assortment of Bibles and Testaments. We would be pleased to have you in ?pect our lines. W. E. Lynch & Co. . Ramsey & Jones. Let us supply you with garde- ! seed. We sell both Buist's and Fer ry's seed. Either will give perfect satisfaction. B. Timonms. We can save you money on musi cal instruments. Large stock of stringed instruments to select from. RAMSEY & JONES. Full assortment of fresh fancy] crackers and cakes. B. Timmons. Rich Men's Gifts are Poor .beside this: "I want to go on record as saying that I regard Elec tric Bitters as one of the greatest | gifts that God has made to woman, writes Mrs. O Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. Y., "I can never forget what it has done for me." This | glorious medicine gives a woman bouyant spirits, vigor of body and jubilant health. It quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melan choly, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells, soon builds up the weak, ailing and sickly. Try them 50c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Holstein, successors to G L Penn & Son, J. D Hankinson* is with, F. G. j Merlins in Augusta, Ga. The tailor clothier and furnisher. Call on him he will be glad to see you We have a line of white and fan cv vests iii and up, write for one F. G. MERTINS, The Tailor, Augusta, Ga. We make shirts to order, big line of samples to select from. F. G. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga. 100 pairs roller skates, all sizes, just received-from SI to 84 per pair Stewart & K?rnagham Memorial to Col. Bacon. lt is very gratifying to the co ra ni jttee that since. i?- beeline known that a stained glass? win^'ow would bc placed in Trinity church as a memorial tb the lamented Col. James T. Bacon, the/necessary funds have bee.i coming in steadily, many donations being entirely voluntary. Hon. John R. Abney, of New York, a very warm personal friend bf Col. Bacon, forwarded a checfc for $25 to Rev. Mr. S ban non li ouse Monday. The following is a copy of a let ter that is being sent ou*, and we trust that the resp?ijses will bc gen erous as well as general : Dear Friend: A few personal friends of the late Col. Jas. T. Bacon, fcin Edgefield, have decided to er?et a stained glass window, as I memorial to him in Trinity church, of which he was for | many years organist and warden. The window will cost ?300, esti mated. This letter is to botify you of our i plan to honor one yVbom you knew j and loved, we trust, as we do; also to ask for your co-operation. A considerable number rather than large amounts wilb; be hoped for. The firs\; 15 contributions ranged from $1 to $25, and amounted to $98. Awaiting yemr kindly ac knowledgment, Very Sincerely - 1 R. G. Sbahnonbbuse, Rector. I Committee: Miss M. Butler, Treasurer. Mrs. Shannonhouse, Mis. D. S. DuBose, Miss A. Bee. . The treasurer, Mr. Shannonhouse] or the editor of The Advertiser will receive and receipt for contributions | As the winter has been sp mild, we are selling Clothing and 'Overcoats at greatly reduced prices. It will pay you to see us before* buying. DORN & MIMS. There is no better buggy on the market for the money than the Hackney buggy. A Car of 40 bug gies just received. Ramsev & Jones. Rubenstein's department store has got a full line of men's suits bought ?specially for the Christmas trade. We haye a lot of $1.00 and $1.50 shirts which we are closing out at 49c They are big values and many other things at reduced prices. F. G. Mertins, tailor, clothier and furnisher, Augusta, Ga. 854 Broad st Our Christmas novelty in s e?son able and serviceable.?preseni:s are now coming in and will be ready] for inspection this week. Rives Bros. Your Eyes! When you are sick you may se lect for yourself and swallow any old medicine; ?will it cure you? when vour sight is bad you may select for yourself and see through any old glass; will it save your eyes and not injure them? Better I leave that to the man who has made I a study of it and has the instal ments for testing. It costs no more | I will properly fit your glasses. GEO. F. MIMS, Edgefield, S. C. ? shipment of the celebrated La Fever and L. C. Smith guns just ? received Stewart <fc Kernaghan. Our ladies coat suit department j and dress goods, which has attracted'! so much attention this season, we are now giving some special prices. Come in at once. , Rives Bros. There are hunters in Edgefield county who want the best gun made We can supply you with the La Fever, the finest imported gun. Call to see them1 Stewart & Kernaghan. Our millinery dep?rtment is com plete with all the new novelties each week, with two competent milliners to trim your hat to your order. Rives Bros. Large supply of Patton's Sun proof 'paint. All colors for inside or outside work. Get my price before buying. B. Timmons. Do you not need a cook stove? We have a large assortment of all sizes and prices. Come in, to see j them. Edgefield Mercantile Co Do you need a new cook' stove? Get our price before buying.; Ramsey & Jones. Looking One's Best. It's a woman's delight to look her best but pimples, skin emptions, sores and boils rob life of joy. Listen! Bucklen's Arnica. Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Curesi pimples, sore eyes, cold sores, cracked lips, chapped . hands. Try it. Infallible for piles. 25c at W E Lynch & Co., Penn & Hofstein, successors to G L Penn & Son. Races at Trenton Wednesday and Thursday, December 29r.h and 3Q&. The races .it tay ( track will com mence promptly at I o'clock on each day..Lunch will be served on the grounds for the^ benefit of those that come from a* distance. Admis sion 25c. First Day, Wednesdaj\ 1st, running race,* open to all, I mile, 810.00 to first horse, $5.00 to second. Entrance fee ?2.00. 2nd, race i mile. Thoroughbreds and half bred? barred .SlO.Ou* to first I o.-se, $5.00 to second. Entrance fee 82.00. 3rd. race ? mile open to all ama teurs. $5.00 lo winning horse. En trance fee 50 cents. Second Day Thursday. 1st, running race open to all 4^ furlongs. $10.00 to first horse, 85.00 to second. Entrance fee ?2.00. 2nd, race % mile. Thoroughbreds and half breds barred.$10.00 to first horse $5.00 to second; Entrance fee $2.00. There will be two trotting races of three heats each, and one pacing race for each day. A full program will be printed, giving the names of each horse and their owners. These programe can be obtained on the grounds before the races begin. Dr. Wright Smith from Langley, S. C., have entered such running horses as Redemption, Twister, Bishop Weed, Frank W. and Invasion, others of that class have been entered from Aiken, Johnston and Ridge Spring:.. J. D. Mathis. Largest stock of clocks we hav ever shown. Ramsey & Jones. Just received large shipment of Brass Andirons, Coal Vases, and Nursery Fenders. You ?re cordial ly invited to call and inspect them. Stewart & Kernaghan. When yon want a first-class smoke try a "Red Hill" or a "His oric" cigar. Twenty-five in gift box for a dollar. B. Timrnons. Have you seen the La Fever guns at Stewart and Kernaghan's If the lidies want, style, quality and shapes to fit all figures go to Rives Bros and get one of these American lady corsets.-Adv. Fredh \prunes, citron, figs,, oat meal, shredded wheat, postum, and many other nice things. B. Timmons. The.standard of the former old firm:of the best shoes in the county is being more than kept up by us as we are carrying the same line of shoes and also others. Rives Bros. Take up the old matting in your home and put fresh, new matting down. We have a largeassortmen to select from. RAMSEY JOKES. Large stock of trunks, suit cases and traveling bags. Prices very reasonable. RAMSEY & JONES. We hope our shoes made up by such manufacturers that are reliable and when we sell you shoes we can tell you what they are made of and we stand behind every pair we sell as wff do not handle jobbers line of shoes. Rives Bros. Alone in a Saw Mill at Midnight unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms or cold, W J A tkins worked as night watchman, at Banner Springs, Tenn. Such exposure gave him a severe cold that settled on his lungs. At last he had to give up work. He tried many remedies but all failed till he used Dr. King's New Discovery. "After using one bottle" he writes, I went back to work as well as ever. Severe coldsj stubborn coughs, inflamed throats and sore lungs, hemorrhages, croups and whooping cough get quick rei lief and prompt cure from the] glorious medicine. 50c and $1.00 Trial bottle free, guaranteed by G, J L Penn & Son, Penn & Holstein Bnccessors to G L Penn & Son. Wanted at Once: 500 men to come in and examine Rubenstein's clothing department. He carries a full line of men's up-to-date suits. Trousers from* $5 up made to or der. Merrin, the tailor of today 854 Broad St., Augusta, Ga, We can make you a suit to order from $25.00 up Merlin's the tailor of today. Augusta, Ga PJiM3N'<W."8.8c?|)?HNnifl .werwpw?aunwxqpips It'tnTTJom ?oj :?ai ? Ct 'tauax TBtunot oDIiuopo (lU? jo normt? .jp ;soz)w.[ -?U88* p?}*r?iUUl ?lotuoipmq V OIT1H 'oJUsqo 3noq?|ji '?)}tfu jopxll BAjBoai -OD v aanw oanojen uaxn ?uoiwj wej^SfiaunDOTJOj^oaeAi ^spto -WMJIUOT mawjao XQOaONtfH Touuapnu JoilWI-nBsnon .SpSfiMOff ..iwnwa iiquqojd tl WKgMMWj mi jgqi9qM ooij uoimdo ano iiitrjjeore inoino itm uouakuiap pm qojai" ? Suipuea ouoiuv SN0I33Q iMHHHk* ^^^^ Makes Finest, PEDPCS? Foo?^? Wrns t4*?!^ 1 ._' - ? _. __ _ School Supplies Large lot of pens, pencils, tablets and writing material of all kinds everything that the school boys and girls need. B. Timmons. We are going to close out the rug and druggette department and yon will find each rug marked in plain figures the wholesale price of to-??y. Obme early and get first choice. .River Bros. GRAND MASQUERADE! Sam?. .iii?im.ninwiw.? ir ir A T the skating rink New Year's eve night, Friday, December 31st, from 8 to 12:30. Edgefield's first attempt to masquerade on wheels. Prizes will be awarded to best masked lady andi gentle man. Skillful skating will not \vin the prize, so every one has an ; equal chance. Drive in Mr. Farmer .and witness this wonderful carnival. Your horses will be looked after free bf charge. All the young people will be there enjoying this'healthful sport. So come out and skate out the- old ye?rI and skate in the new. Plenty of skaties for all. - : Admission, :; 25 Cents Skates, 25 Gents YOU are inyited to inspect my line of HOLIDAY NOVELTIES, which is especially large and varied this year. Toys, glassware, pic tures China, Fireworks Christmas and New Year Post cards, Booklets and books ft S H. LANGET, Trenton, - - , - 5. C. Whenyou visit Augusta call on L. J. Schaul & Co, Popular Price Jewelers, 840 Broad Street . Largest stock of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware in this section of the country Write 12.. J. Horne &Oo., 643 Broad street, ' - - . - Augusta, Ga For prices on Tin, tar paper, rubber and gravel rooting Lime Cement Plaster Mantles Grates Tile 1 Doors Sash ' Blinds Paints Brushes Glass "Building material from foundation to Roof" 'The Prompt ..Shippers.