Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Necessity Has Been the Great Teacher of Mankind Through the Centuries One of the time-honored proverbs is that "Necessity knows no law." Necessity has always been disliked and abused-no kind words are used In speaking of it-all the uncompli mentary adjectives are applied to it. We term it bitter, hard, harsh and un feeling. Even the proverb is a paradox. "Knows no law." Why, it is in itself .an inexorable law, and it Imposes laws upon all classes and all conditions of .men. Necessity, if not the author, is the authority behind every good law on the statute books of the world. No law should be enacted unless there ls a need for it If necessity knows no law it is not because she has noth ing to do with law. It has a great deal to do with iL From time Im memorial it has been honored with the title of mother of invention, and invention has its existence only in the application of laws. Man does not like necessity, but what has it not done for him? It would be* easier to enumerate what lt has not done than to enumerate what it has done. "A great philosopher said: "Let us, my friends, build altars to beautiful necessity; she teaches us all." She is the instructor in the school .of difficulty. Most of the great au thors, artists, statesmen and leaders of men in every department of life have graduated from that school. Ad versity has its uses. A man never fully realizes what is in him unless necessity forces him into action. If he is "dandled and nubbled" like a baby, he will be a baby all his life." Greatness Through Adversity. Trials, tribulations, crosses and dis appointments are the steps by which true men rise to greatness. Prosper ity in early life far more than ad versity weakens and deadens the pow ers for achievement, as haB been said, "Necessity oftener than facility, has been the mother of invention, and that the most prolific school of all has been the school of difficulty. Some of the best workmen in the world have had the most indifferent tools to work with." In the face of difficulty man is spurned to rise above the handicaps of his progress. The hardships to which the brave and true are subject ed usually prove in the end to be kind ness. The difficulties and dangers overcome tur:: to blessings. Human experience continually exemplifies the teachings of Samson's riddle: ?Out of the eater ? ?me forth meat. -And out of the s : rons came forth sweet ness. And its answer: "What is sweeter ;!\'in honey? ^iA<Hl._w,h:u ls stronger than a lion? Beasts of prey do not yield meat for man, yet food came from the slain lion; and out of the strong, or the bit ter, came forth sweetness. So in all life's experience. In the hours of difficulty and danger we face the destroyer and devourer of our hopes. In courageously meeting and overcoming the enemy we reap the food of victory, and out of the bitter .struggle there comes sweetness. Learn in Hard School. The school of difficulty Is the great warning school for the development of man's highest powe.s of achieve ment and success in the world. It is equally so in the spiritual as in the temporal world. The trials and tribulations encoun tered in the struggle against sin and evil work out a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. All the promises are to "him that overcom eth." If there were no difficulties to be met, there would be nothing to overcome. The Christian's greatest gain is through the traiuiug in the school of difficulty. He has foes to meet. Lions are in the way. The would-be destroye-' and destroyer of his soul must be destroyed or put to flight ere he reaches the goal. Is not the way to heavenly jraln Through earthly /?rlef and loss? Rest must be won by toil and pain The crown repays the cross. iAs woods when shaken by the breeze Take deeper. Armer root: As winter's frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit: So every heaven-aent panp and thro* That Christian firmness trios But nerves us for our work below And forms us for the skies. Sphere of Women. Whatever concerns the home is and must remain cf close appeal to women, and particularly of progressive wein: :). The opponents of the feminist move ment never weary of repeating the ?well-worn dictum that the sphere ol* truman is the home, but they fail to perceive that homes are not separate and isolated entities. They are the foundation of the Christian state and touch national and individual life at all points and at all times. Women have awakened to the fact that "-the real home can only be gained by reforming and, Indeed, re-creating, the social agencies that are instrumental in shaping its character. So that nothing which affects the home can be foreign to the sphere of woman. Hence the natural and inevitable expansion of tho field of woman's activity which has "been the main characteristic of this .century.-Woman's Century. Brevity is in writing what charity is to all the other virtues. Righteousness 1s worth nothing without the one, nor authorship without the other.-Sydney ?mith. For Congress. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for Congress from the 2nd Congressional district, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. R. M. Mixon. I hereby announce my candidacy for re-nomination by the Democratic party for Representative in Congress from the Second District, pledging myself to comply with the rules of the party. Jr.rr.es F. Byrnes. For County Treasurer. Appreciating your past favors for Treasurer of Edgefield County, I an nounce my candidacy again for said office and pledge myself to support the nomi nees of the Democratic party. The term of this office is now four years. E. S. Johnson. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Treasurer of Edgefield count; and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. T. Minis. I hereby announce that I am a can didate lor the office of county treas urer and solicit the votes of the people, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. *J. R. Smith. For Auditor. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-elp"tion to the office of auditor of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. R. Tim merman. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the office of auditor of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary. C. M. Mellichamp. For Judge of Probate. This is to announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of | Probate Judge. I shall abide the re sult of Primary Election and support) nominees thereof. W. T. Kinnaird. For Master. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-L-le~tion to the office of Master in Equity of Edgefield County and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic primarv election. S.*M. Smith. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for Master in Equity of Edge field county and solicit the support of the people, pledging myself to abide by the result of the Democratic prima ry election. A. R. Nicholson. This is to announce that I am a candidate for election to the office of j Master of this County, and that I will abide the result of the Primary Elec tion. J. H. Cantelou. For Magistrate. I respectfully announce that I am a J candidate for the office of magistrate of the 4th judicial district and will abide the result of the Democratic primary. J. F. Pardoe. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate of the 8th judicial circuit of Edgefield county and pledge myself io abide the result of the Democratic primary. W. E.Turner. The friends of R. N. Edmunds beg to announce his candidacy for the of fice of magistrate in fifth judicial dis trict, subject to rules of democratic primary, and pledge him, if elected, to the faithful discharge of the duties of [ the office and to support nominees of democratic party. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of m*>r, otrate of the 1st judicial district of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Democratic primary. N. L. Brunson. I hereby announce that I am a candi date for magistrate of the 1st judicial district of Edgefield county, pledging myself to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primarv. C. E. Quai les. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for magistrate of the (Jth dis trict subject to the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary elec j I respectfully announce that lam a : candidate for the office of magistrate 1 for the 5th judicial district of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the ; result of the Democratic primary elec tion. J. R. Blackwell. This is to announce that I am a can didate for the office of magistrate of the 8th district and hereby pledge my self to abide the result of the Demo cratic primary. A. C. Ouzts I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate of the 2nd district and pledge myself to abide the result of the Democratic pri mary election. Wallace W. Wise. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for the office of magistrate of the 5th district of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary election. J. R. Boddie. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate foi- magistrate for the 7th magisterial district of Edgefield comi ty, pledging myself tn abide the result or the primary election. W. E. Sheppard. I hereby announce that I am a candi date for the olike of magistrate for the 8th judicial district ot* Edgefield and will abide the result of the primary election. J. C. Timmerman. For Coroner. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for re-election to the office of coroner of Edgefield county and pledge myself to abide the result of the Dem ocratic primary. J. E. Holmes. Can't Keep it Secret. The splendid work of Chamber lain's tablet is daily becoming more widely known. No such grand reme dy for stomach and liver troubles has ever been known. For sale by all dealers. j To Head-Off a Headache Nothing is Better than Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills They Give Relief Without Bad After-Effects. "I can say that Dr. Milos' Rem edies have boon a godsend to me and my family. I used to have such terrible headaches I would al most be wild for days at a time. I began using Dr. Miles' AntN?ffn Pills and never have those h*,n aches any more. I can speak hig?^ of Dr. Miles' Nervine also for ft cured one of my children of a terrible nervous disorder. I can always speak a goi-d word for your Rem edies and have recommended them to a good many of my friends who have been well pleased with them." MRS. GEO. H. BRYAN, fl Janesville, Iowa. For Sale by Al! Druggist?. 25 Doses, 25 Cents. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Notice of Final Dis charge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, T. J. M. Scott bas made application u;.to this Court for Final Discha ge as Administra tor in re the Estate of Mrs. S. E. Chapman deceased on this the S th day of May 1!U4. These Are Therefore to cite any and ail kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my ???lice at Edgefield Court House. South Carolina, nn the 12th day of June IOU at 1 ? o'clock a. m., why said order ol Discharge should not be granted. W. I*. Kinnaird, J. P. C., E. E. C., S. C. May 8, l'.U4. -41. DR. J. P. BYRD, Denta*. Sur; (?ri OFFICE OVER POSTOFf ICS. Residence 'Phone J7-R. Of?ce 3. A. H. crley, Surgeon Dentist Appointments at Trenton Or. Wednesdays. Idea! Pressing Club NEAT CLEANING AND PRESSING. DYING AND REPAIRING. Ladies Coat Suits Cleaned and Pressed. . 75c. Ladies Pieated Skirts Cleaned and Pressed _. _50c. Ladie Plain Skirts Cleaned and Pressed.40c. Ladies Evening Gowns Cleandd and Pressed_. 50c. Ladies ?ne-Piece Dress Cleaned and Pressed_.50c. Gents' Suits Sleam Cleaned and Pressed._..75c. Gents' Suits Dry Cleaned and Pressed_.50c. Hats Cleaned and Pressed.25c. Hats Cleaned and Blocked_ 50c. Remember we are first-class in every workmanship and can please the most fastudist person. Work done while you wait. Don't throw away that old suit or hat. Bring it to us and let us make it look like new. We appreciate your patronage and guarantee satisfaction. FRANK MAYNARD, Prop., Bacon Street, Edgefield, South Carolina. FIRE INSURANCE Go to see Har?ing & Byrd Before insuring-Telsewhere. We represent the best old line com panies^ Marling & Byrd At the Farmers Bank, Edgefield K-BB Blacksmith Shop. I wish to inform the good people of Edgefield that I will continue the Blacksmith Shop that was estab lished by my father, Giles Butler, about 40 years ago and conducted by him until his death recently. I will give the best possible at tention to all work intrusted to mc and will guarantee every job 1 do. Giles Butler. GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. Notice. These are to cite and admonish the kind i eil and crediton) of E. M. Iiunc.li, c! above Couutj and State, deceased, to tile any and all claim or claims against said (state with tue, as required by law. JOHN F. BUNCH, Ad ministrator. North Aucrusta. S. C.. Mar. 7. '14. BBSSBBSSBSBBSSSBS Ci WHEN IX AUGUSTA MAKE The J. Willie Levy Co., Yoi: H HEADQUA RTERS SPRING SUITS AND FURNISHING FOR MEN AND BOYS NOW READY OUR W?MENS' READY TO WEAR SUITS, DRESSES, WAISTS ETC. THE [MOST UP TO-DATE IN THE SOUTH. GET YOUR PACKAGES TOGETHERTH?RE. WAITINGJROOMS EOR THE LADIES. All of the New Things. Our Spring stock is now complete in every de partment. It matters not what the ladies want we have it. Come in to see all the new Spring fabrics that we are showing in the beautiful colors of the season. Goods for dresses, goods for skirts, goods for waists-for misses and ladies. We also have a very large stock of trimmings, lace embroidery, etc. A Ye can please the most exacting buyer in these goods. We are showing a beautiful assortment of un derwear for ladies, misses, men and boys. Come in before you buy your supply of light underwear. Our Shoe Department is well supplied with the most stylish oxfords and slippers. We have them in the popular lasts and in patents, gun metal, tans and vici kid. We invite the men and boys to see our slock of clothing and. hats. Our prices are reasonable. J. W. PEAK ??it?mawtmumrWM -wwwwaa EBBS Patapsco, Mastodon, and other Famous Fertilizers -of the Georgia Chemical Works, of Augusta Have an established position which is unequaled by any other goods on the market. 38 ye irs of exper ience and eareful study cf the fertilizer question back up every bag of these goods. No such reassurance as this can be furnished by others. Then why experi ment with the uncertain. -FOR PRICES, TERMS, Etc., Call On THE EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE CO. A. E. PADGETT, President W. H. HAULING, Cashier TH OS. H. RAINSFORD: WM. A. BYRD, Vice President. Asst.. Cashier. AFITAL AND SURPLUS PROFITS $118,000.00 THE FARMERS BANK OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. State and County Depository Desires to thank its patrons and the public for thc liberal patronage it has enjoyed during the past year. Twenty-three years of close personal relations with our patrons with the satisfactory service we have given our many depositors establishes the basis upon which we solicit new accounts. Our combined capital and surplus profits our conservative methods, and our long successful experience enables us to offer the best service. We are always in position to extend to our customers such accommodations as their business, their balances and tlvir credit justifies. We Invite New Accounts for the Yeer 1SI4.