Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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rwo tm ! NOTICE OF ELECTION. State of South Carolina, County of Edgefield. Whereas, there has been filed with the County Board of Educa tion of Edgefield county, State of South Carolina, a petition ol more than one-third of the resident elec tors, and a like proportion of the resident free-holders of the age of 21 years of Plum Branch School District No. 15, in said county and state asking an election in said dis trict for the purpose of voting on the question of levying and collect ing an additional special tax of two mills on the dollar of all taxable property of said district to supple ment the school fund for said dis trict, Now, therefore, under provisions of Sec. 1208, General School Law 'of South Carolina, it is ordered that W. J. White, W. R. Freeland, B. D. Kitchens, constituting the regu Jaj board of trustees, do hold an ?election at Plum Branch School House in county and state aforesaid on Saturday March 16th, 1912, af ter giving notice of time and place of said election in some newspaper published in Edgefield county, and by posting notices thereof in at least three public places in said district two weeks before elec tion. At this election only such elec tors as return real or personal prop erty for taxation, and who exhibit Jv their tax receipts and registra tion certificates as required in general elections, shall be allowed to vote. At said election each elector fa voring the proposed levy shall cast a ballot containing the word "Yes" .written or printed thereon, ami each elector opposed to such levv shall cast a ballot containing thc word "No" written or printed thereon. Within ten days aftei such election if a majority of those votinir shall vote for such levy the board of trustees shall furnish the County Auditor with a statement ci the amount so levied. The polls ?hall open at 8 o'clock a. m., ant close at 4 o'clock p. m., and in al respects comply with Sec. 120? Code of Laws of South Carolina. W. W. Fuller, Edwin H. Folk, County Bd. Ed. Feb. 21-1912. Petit Jury, 2nd Week. G M Temples, Ward; W ^ Woodward, Johnston; D. B. Hoi lingsworth, Pickens; L B Jones I Pickens; J B Hughey, Talbert; I Ix Pkv-^^-rr?. T--roT?er, "Fic?Tens J D Baxley, Meriwether; R \V Powell, Pickens; E M Bunch, Mer iwether; J H Elkins, Modoc; J I DeLaughter; Meriwether; N J Hoi liday, Liberty Hill; G G Water? Johnston; J L Quarles, Red Hill; .1 A Thurmond, Meriwether; J I Mart, Pickens; J A Lyon, Wise TGeorge Rearden, Plum Branch: IWTWest, Red Hill; T B Cul Jbreath, Talbert; T F Lybrand |Ward; P H Bussey, Collier; W N ?air, Wise; Henry Salter, Ward: R White, Liberty Hill; H II San ?ers, Wise; T M Quirles, Red Till; C YD Freeland, Plum Branch: C Zimmerman, Meeting Street: iettis Cantelou, Wise. Test Ti lat Failed. Jean is a very matter-oi-fact tot of liree summers. Her mother one day. fhlle holding in her nrms the wee hy sister, -xho was v ry de?caie. re irked: "Dear me. she looks so frail breath wou'd blow her away." Jean, iking a long breath, puffed it sudden r into the face\of :he little sister, fl, stepping b*ck. waited a mbment silence Then in a disappointed ?ne she said: "Well, why don't go?" I^?ST PUBLISHED :7;bs'.er'? KEW INTERNATIONAL Dictionary, ftC. Bernara Co., Springfield, Mass.) uses t!ie old International as once as that exceeded its predecessor. On tbe o!d ?aiion a new scperstrnctnre has been built, reconstruction has beea carried on through t, years by a large force of trained workers, r the supervision of Dr. W. T. Harris, er United States Commissioner of Educa dos, and reenforced by many eminent special - The definitions have been rearranged and ified. The number of terms defined has more than doubled. The etymology, nyms, pronunciation, have received un to*, scholarly labor. The language of j?sa literature for over seven centuries, the minclogy of the arts and sciences, and tie rery-day speech of street, shop, and hcusc Jd, ire presented with fuHnest and clearness. ?xe of vocabulary, ia richness of general Fermation, and in convenience of consul!a , the book sets a mw mark in lexicography. 4C0,0C0 word* and phnuej. - 6000 illustrations. 27C0 pages. Wm? te ti? paLMer? for Sstdaea hg?. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given that I will apply to. Hon. W. T. Kinnaird, Judge of Probate of ?Edgefield County, South Carolina, for final dischargeas Administrator of es tate T. R. Rusk, deceased,on March 16th, 1912. R. H. Middleton, Feb. 12, 4t. 10 The invention that made the second and third verses possible, on one record. Edison Phonographs and Records sold by S. H. MANGET, TRENTON, S. C. Terms to suit. Free Demonstra tion any time. Correspondence Solicited. I FIRE INSURANCE Go to see . Harting represent the best old line com panies. Harling & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, Edgefield ^!l?l !!l!!lll!ll?lll[il!!vvvv:;i||||||!||[|?||||I ??!?^ I New Photograph 't Galery | = lam now prepared to take pho- =j E tcgraphs of all kinds, and respect- ?? = fully solicit the patronage of the S ? people. Special attention given to t .$. groups and outdoor work My % ? prices are very reasonable. + S Gallery open Tuesday Wednes- = 5 day, Thursday and Saturday from = = il till 5 o'clock. = I D. O'HARA, NORRIS BUILDING f "i!ininiHHiiiiiiinii-M~w-iiiiiiiimi!iiiHii mm Round Trip Tourist Fares Now in effect Via Southern Rail way-Premier Carrier uf the Soutli Tickets on sale daily including April 30, 1912 with final limit re turning May 31, 1912. For com plete information as to schedules, sleeping car service etc., call on nearest Southern Railway ticket agent, or J. L. Meak, AGPA., Atlanta, Ga. , F. L. Jenkins, TPA., Augusta, Ga. Seed Irish Potatoes. We have ju?t received one frosh shipment of east?rn seed potatoes in all the popular varieties, such as Bliss, Early Rose, Goodrich, aud the celebrated Irish Cobbler. Come in to see us when you are ready to plant. Penn & Holstein. mm DISEASE "After four in our family had died of consumption I was taken with a frightful cough and lung trouble, but my life was saved and I gained 87 pounds through using DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY W. R. Patterson, Wellington, Tex. PBICE 50c ?nd S 1.00 AT ALL DRUGGISTS. TBE ONLY THING FATDERTIME DOLLARS GROW WHEN PLACED IN OuRta Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman C0.--N0. 1 i , , ??.",.,,,?? . TiHERE is only one thing ' Father Time adds to -that's money in the bank. He tears down most everything else, but] Keeps building up money. Be prepared so that he may add to yours. Bank of Edgefield r\??* J- c- Sheppard, Pres. E. J. Miras, Cashier UttlCeVS W. W. Adams, Vice Pres. J. H. Allen, Ast Cashier Pl . j. C. Sheppard, W. W. Adams, J. H. Bouknight,Thos. UlTeCtOTS H. Rainsfori, J. M. Cobb, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, W. E. Prescott. The TrI = W@ekly Coestit?tioe .... ATLANTA, QA. Tuesday, Thursday, Sa??dm Three Times 'kimosr a m9BgmnmerCa~n Af ford io Miss It During This Presidential Year. Only $1.00 a Year HT HE presidential canvass, conventions, issues involved J? and discussed, election of president, of a new con gress, new governors, state legislatures and on down the line to the smallest local officials, will make a year of news that demands the hearing of every voter. Tri-Weekly Constitution In the homes of over 100,000 farmers, the most extensively circulated trl-weekly news paper in the world, meets all the needs of the people for news, gives special articles of unusual value In its varier^ departments and regular features, and Interests every member of the family-the father, mother, children, nr.d even the hired help. Agents wanted everywhere over the South, at evvy postoffice, village and hamlet, cn evey rural rente and in every farming community. Splendid Inducements i i club offen, small mail premiums, agents' rash commis sions and contests. Send for an ouriit today, free, it you can work. A free sample to' anyone sending h;n ov:n name and the namos'and addresses of ten neisli.'jors hy pczi t:a*\2 re queEt for same. Send $1.00 for a yearly subscription cow pud p^t your paper started at once, three times a w. k. A!;r.cst a Cailyl Address all orders to Tri-Weekly Constitution Ai lan?a, Cz. o S Augustas Leading Jewelry Store We invite our Edgefield friends to call at our store when in the city and inspect our large stock of silverware, Cut Glass, Watches, Diamonds, Gold and Silver and novelties of all kinds. We are constantly replenishing our stock with the latest and newest designs from the most reliable manufacturers and importers. Our prices are very reasonable. It will be a pleasure for us to serve you. A. J. Renkl, 706.Broad Street ^^^^^Aug^ta^Georgia^^ "Whose fault?" If you do not get value received for your money. If you get inferior goods for which you pay as much as we charge you for the good kind, you can blame only yourself. Our 20 years experience in the grocery business and our ''square deal" policy i* worth some thing to the prospective buyer and all we ask is a trial. "We can deliver the goods." Groceries and feed for man and beast. J BROS. & CO. Augusta, Ga. Office and salesroom 863 Broad Warehouse Ga. Railroad tracks. P. S. Mr. M. Gary Satcher is with us and will be glad to see his friends Guano! Guano!! We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizer Co's. Goods. P. & F., A- p. Bone Augusta High Grade, Acid of All Grades. These goods are row in the warehouse ready for delivery Jones & Son | H AVING purchased 200 tons cotton seed meal at rock bottom prices, we are in posi tion to sell Meal, Acid and Kainit mixtures ai attractive figures. We beg to remind you that j^j?arry evervthine-Jn the fer tilizer??e,old and tried brands. Our purpose is to give as good goods for as little money as anyone. We invite our friends and customers to send in their orders. Don't forget Cerealite the King of all top dressing. W. W. ADAMS & CO. E. J. NORRIS, Agent Edgefieid, South Carolina Representing the HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, of New York, and the old HARTFORD, of Hartford, Conn nieut. The HOME has a greater Capital and Surplus combined than any other company. The HARTFORD is the leading com pany of the World, doing a greater Fire business than any other Co. See Insurance Reports PRUDENTIAL LIFE "HAS THE STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR." E. J. Norris, FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE