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Robert Falt?n. 9y J. /I. ?8C?*rOA. He lived. long enough to . be~ xome one of the immortals. ROBER* FULTON'S parents were % so poor, that thVfqttire Inventor * had scarcely any education, barely learning how to read and write. His fatheX died when Robert was three years old, and at an early age the boy was . apprenticed to a Philadelphia jeweler. \ In addition to his work In the shop.^young Fulton applied himself to portrait and land scape painting and showed -such talent that hi? was enabled to keep his wid owed mo tier and In four years, bought a farstf on which he placed ber. He then went to London to prosecute the lstudy;-;pf .his art as a painter. ' So strong a bent had he (or science, how ever, that in his odd hours he studied mechanics and engineering. Finally attracting the attention of the Duke of Bridgewater, who was then Inter ested In an extensive canal- scheme, Fulton.'was induced by that gentleman to give up painting altogether and to devote-himself to civil engineering and invention. ~ m In the next few years Fulton Invent ed an incline plane for j?ujqjknting ea nal locks, a iq ill for sawing and polish'-'} lng marble, a machine for spinning flax and another" for making ropes.. He also wrote a book" ou navigating canals and another on the application of steam to'navigation. A\ about this time he attracted the notice of Edward F. Livingston. United States minister ; at Paris. / In response to aa Invitation Fulton went to that city, where he soon invented a su bm urine bon fc, wai :h ' he vainly 'tried to have adopted -1>y the French-, British and American govern ments! After his failure in this at tempt^ he returned to his dream of steam navigation and invented a small boat Which successfully navigated the Seine.\ Livingston was so interested that he advanced money to Fulton to come to -America and build a steam > boat for. the Hudson. The result was the Ormont, from whose .first trip between New York, a nd. Albany dates the beginning of a new era In the water transportation of the world. - The Clermont marked the high tide of Fulton's success! He was forty-two years old at the time and lived only eight years . longer, having been worn Out by the incessant toil of hl3 earlier life. He had lived long enough, how ever, to become one of the immortals. Daniel Webster. Vr J- /*. BpG B.-Tt TOjt. When Webster first tried to speak, he failed end burst inf tears. P k ER FIA PS the crisis in Daniel Webster's career was reached just after his admission to the bar, when he was offered a V court.clerkship. At that time he was ^, very poor and had shown little of the wonderful oratorical ability which af t erward distinguished him. The tender of such a place was therefore a sore temptation. Webster, however, decld . ed not to take lt, -stating that he in tended to say things himself, not sim ply .write things that other people said. He began practicing In a small New Hampshire town and remained a citl ? zen of that state many years before' he> was finally "discovered" and in duced to locate in Boston. When Web ster first tried to speak, he failed and burst Into tears. This was while he was still in school. So shy was he that he could scarcely arise to recite. It took will power and perseverance to overcome such a defect, and It was only the fact that he felt his own great pow ers that finally enabled hun to succeed. Even after he had overcome his timidity the battle was only half won. His first efforts were ornate and high sounding, but contained little sub stance. One local critic said they were "full of emptiness." Webster heard of the criticism, and it cut him, but he had enough, common sense to recog nize the justice of the stricture and to profit by lt He resolved never again to indulge in mere oratory for its own sake and to speak only when he had something to say. , As a boy on the farm Webster did not. like to work, but when he got Into his own field he was on occasions a prodigious worker. When Sn school, he was given a hundred lines of Vir gil to memorize. All night he worked and, when called upon to repeat what he had learned, not only did so, but asked leave to give another hundred, then still another hundred, after which he stated that he was ready Jo repeat 500 more. " . With the "modern < Demosthenes" personal appearance was more than half the battle. Insurance I represent a strong line of Fire In durance Companies and can insure your property. Yqpr patronage will be appreciated. H. ?. Smith. Augusta's Leadin o UR assortment of J? ware and fine watch new and original d< manufacturers in the LET US SUPPLY WATCH REPAIRL SATISFACTION A. J. R 708 Brond Street ^LIYPRY. STABLE I take this means of announcing to the public that I hare opened up a first class livery business in the stables at the .place .formerly occu pied by, Mr. E. J. Mims on Main street: ' ' First-class teams . furnished on short.notice. I will make a specialty of break ing'and handling colts, flare had considerable experience in this kind of work. Cali iii person or ' order teams by .telephone. I E. MIMS. Light Saw, loathe and ?Shin gie ..Mills, Engines, Boilers, Supplies and repairs, Porta qle , Stearn-and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth,. Files, Belts and Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS. Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGUSTA, GA. We are justly proud of our stock of buggies. We carry Columbus, Babcock, Tyson & Jones, Rock HilljHackney and Sandford buggies. The variety of styles, makes, etc., will enable us^io suit every taste and every purse. Hundreds of satisfied customers praise the quality of our vehicles. Ramsey & Jones. . BUILDING MATERIAL. You should remember when buy* ing any one of the dozen following articles that I save you money on ? Kerosene Oil Gasoline Machine Oil Dry Cell Batteries ^ Shingles ck Lime Cement Lumber Cotton Seed CS. Hulls ?C. S. Meal I solicit y our patron age. Send, Come or Phone me. Phone No. 10. .E S. JOHNSON. THIS BANK E DOE FIELD. EDGEFIELD, S C. State and County Depository i DIRECTORS J, C. Si?ErrARi>, W. W. ADAMS, J. H. BOUKNIGHT, T. H. RAINSFOR, J, M. COBB, B,. E. NICHOLSON A. S. TOMPKINS, C. C. FULLER W. E. PRESCOTT. OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, President. W. W. ADAMS. vice-President. E. J. MIMS, Cashier. J. II. ALLEN, Asa't Cashier. Pays interest on deposits by special contract. Money to loan on liheral terms. Prompt and polite attention to business. YOLTR Account Solicited g Jewelry Store. ?welry, cut glass, silver es is unsurpassed. Many ?signs from the leading ? country. YOUR NEEDS. FINE NG A SPECIALTY GUARANTEED. INKLT-= : - : ' Augusta, Ga. [Valuable.^ Farm For Sale As I expect to leave Edgefield, I ! hereby offer my plantation for sale. Will sell as a whole or cut into tracts.. Six room cottage, large .barn, stables, 15-acre orchard of peaches, apples, oherries," plums ,| pears and grapes, 5 to 7 years old Six acres choice pecan trees, 6 years- old. This.place. in 3.miles of Edgefield. - All or part cash, to suit buyer. J. H. Cantelou Edgefield, S. C. Winthrop College SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of [vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on I riday, Ju ly 1, at 9 a. m. Applicants must be not less than fifteen years of age. When Scholarships are vacant after) July 1 they will be awarded to those making the highest average at j this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the | award. Applicants for scholar ships should write to President Johnson before the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will I open September 21, 1910, For] further information and catalogue, address Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. Cleaning and Pressing) I respctfully notify the Edge field public that I have moved my dying, cleaning and pressing room to the ground floor of the Corner Store's annex, and solicit a contin uance of your patronage. We guar antee satisfaction on every piece pf work we send out. Wallace Harris. Dr. F. L. PARKER, Dentist, Johnston, --SC Over Bank of Johnston. J AS. 5. BYRD, SURGEON DENTIST, KD?EFIE^f , ?. ?. Office over. Vpst-Offloe. James A; Hobey, DENTAL [SURGEON, Johnston, Office over Panhers Bahk^Buflding Surveying. Having obtained sur veying outfltjl tender my services to- the public. J. H. Cantelou, Surveyor. T/MMO/tS & COR LEY, SURGEON DENTISTS, Appointments at Trenton on Wednesdays. C rown and Bridge Work a Specia Notice to Stock Raisers? My handsome saddle bred Stallion Dandy Denmark will make the spring season at my farm near Clark's Hill. Terms $15.00 to'in sure living colt; will use all care with mares sent, but not responsi ble for accidents. J.H. GARRETT. Clark's Hill, S. C. Announcement! fe I beg to announce that.I am now associated with ARRINGTOI? BROS & GO 863 Broad ?t.9 Augusta, Ga. and invite all m j' friends and acquaintances in Edgefield and Saluda counties to write or call ?n rae when in need of Gro ceries or stock feed any kind. I will make it to your interest to patronize me. " 7- ] M. Gary Satcher Piano1 The Starr Pianb Co.",'?r? the larg: est manufacturers of strictly high grade pianos in the world. Have eleven acres of floor space in their factory. Thirty acres in their lum ber yards. Several millions of feet of choice j piano lumber always on hand. 'Over ' five thousand pianos are nuder construction at all times. This company bas a large num ber of medals and other awards for the highest merit. Took the gold medaMast year at the Seattle Ex position. We- are expecting several of these instruments in this week. Call arid see them next door to the postoffice. HollanD Brothers Next Door to Postoffice Single noms BQDQB Island Qed chickens, i Pure Breed eggsffor hatching? $1.50 fper 15. Your orders solicited. JOHN R. TOMPKINS i L SPECIAL RATES 1 Write for'full information TODAY. Big new cata logue freo by mail? 37 col leges in 16 states; $100,000. in equipment; model office department; actual business training; earn while you leam; positions guaranteed; expert specialists; individ ual instruction; we also teach by mail. Better buy-: a postal and write me TO DAY. Arthur C. Minter, General Manager Draughan's Practical Bus iness College Atlanta, Ga., Macon, Ga. Montgomery, Ala., Knox ville, Tenn. Greenville, S C KEEP OUT THE FLIES Now is the time to screen your1 house. It may save a doctor bill. : Write for our bereen catalogue. R. J. HORNE & COMPANY 643 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. ,'Building material from foundation to roof." The Farmers Bank Of^Edgefield begins the New Year with much appreciation to the public for the liberal patronage extended to it in the past. For the New Year, 1910, it wishes its ousto mers and patrons a prosperous season, and asks a continuance of their patronage. * * Combined Capital and Surplus - - - $100,000.00 Interest paid on deposits by special agreement. We are authorized to act as guardian, administrator, trustee and accept trusts generally an Pcr our charter. A General banking business transacted on reasonable terms. Prompt attention given to all business m our line. We Solicit Your Deposit Account. NOW is THE TIME To buy a Cole Combination Planter. Now is the time to apply Nitrate of Soda, we have it. Just received a car of Dried Blood. We have ali the seasonable goods, such as corn planters, cotton planters, Guano distributors, and farming im plements generally. We also carry in stock a general line of hardware. . We solicit your Business, drop in and talk the matter with us. Yours truly, W. W. Adams & Co. The Edgefield Garage is the Maxwell headquarters for Edgefleld and Aiken counties Experience has taught us that if want to' transact business, have pleasure and avoid, trouble-buy a Maxwell. It has taught ns that you can operate a Maxwell cheaper than you can feed a horse. It will carry you there and bring you back. We have two experts in the Firm Bob Tidwell-the young man who drove the Maxwell, winning the En durance race from Augusta to Atlanta, and Earnest Scott ''on the spot they will be glad to give you a demonstration. Call on or write them. We want to place one of our "A A" $600 ?(factory price) Runabouts in in the hands of every business man in Edgefield'and Aiken counties. Look at it! Ainl.it a Daisy? When'yon sei if:jrnri%??tfj'its easy operation you'l be' astonished Place your order now st? t?iat you will be certain to"get one. Our fou" ing cara can't be beat-you owe it to your family-BO com? and get it. Here it is.. ./.~,'.f ': . We will be glad to see you at our place of business. We will be glad to see you at our 'place of business STROM, SCOTT & TIDWELL R. C. Neely R, C. Neely, Jr. S. H. Wilcox NEELEY & WILCOX .'. i -V? -"?? la . * . ', *' :* " *-* . * ? *. ... J - Cotton Factors 741 Reynolds St., Augusta, Ga. Advances made to Merchants and Farmers. Call on us, or write us Spring IS HERE The season is here for and donning the Spring and summer weights. We have never been better ?r?p?red to clothe,1 shoe and hat you than now. Everything new and first class-right from the cen ters of fashion. See our nobby spring suits, new hats jn straw or felt. Stylish ^neckwear, Stylish Oxfords and shoes Hoi ser y and underwear. DORN & HIMS