Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-28
EDGEFIELD.
The Public schools.


Every preparation is now being made to
open the public schools in Edgefeld next
week. Pupils desiring to enter these
schools will meet the Principal for the pur-
pose of being enrolled and properly graded,
at the following times and places. Those
living south of the railroad will assemble
at Russell Street Building as follows:
Between and 10 yeras of age, on Mon
day, Aug. 29, o'clock; between 10 and u
years of age, on Monday, Aug. 20, 2 o'clock;
between II and IL years of age, on Tues
day, Aug. 80, o'clock; between IA and Il
years of age, on Tuesday, Aug 80, o'clock.
Those living north of the railroad, will
assemble at McFerrln's Chapel: Between
and IL years of age, on Wednesday, Aug.
81, 8 o'clock between IL and u years Of
age, on Thursday, Sept. 1, o'clock.
Colored pupils at the colored school
building in North Edgsfeld: Between
and IL years of age, on Friday, Sept. 2, 8
o'clock; between IL and II years of age,
on Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 o'clock. Il.
Parents are requested to accompany
their children, and it is expected that all
who desire to attend the schools, will ap-
pear promptly at the time and places indi-
Gated.
Pupils Of a higher grade than those
taught In the public schools, desiring to
receive any benefit from the public school
fund, will have their names enrolled as
above.
North EdgeField Concert.
There viii be a concert at the North
Edgefeld Church, for the benefit of the
Sabbath School at that place, Thursday
evening, Sept. 1. The children and friends
of the school have taken some pains to
prepare for the exercises, and make the en-
tsrtainment in every way interesting and
profitable. The exercises will be under
the direction of Capt. Powers, assisted by
Miss Sheetz at the organ. On behalf Of
those engaged, and the object for which
the Concert is to be given, we have TO ask
that all who can will attend.
A Handsome Improvement
A roomy and handsome two story brick
dwelling on Fatherland street, is receiving
the finishing touches, and promises to be
one of the most desirable residences in
Edgefeld.. It is the property of Lon
Lindsay, and will be ready for occupancy
in about two weeks. The contractors,
Messrs McInturf 4 Son, have not only put
up this house rapidly, but everythingI is
done In the most vorkmanlike manner,
and more substantially built dwelling is
not to be found in Edgefield.
IgJ ol . New Enterprise.
Bridge avenue can now boast Of a first
class cigar and tobacco house, which was
opened yesterday by Pitts & Co. in their
mammoth block, on corner of Fillmore
street. The establishment is decidedlylon
the metropolitan order, and the tasteful
appearance Of the new store augurs success.
--uNl @ FlOurishing. l-laI ai.
The manufacturing establishments of
Edgefeld are doing land Office business.
The two saw mills are selling all the lum-
Der they can turn out, the bucket factory
is shipping daily large quantities Of cedar
ware to all parts of the country, the broom
factory employs a large force, and the pro-
priet6rs are selling all they can manuhc-
ture; Steele's saddle-tree manufaetoryi is
one of the most extensive in the entire
South, and last, but not least, Alex. Joseph
seems to have the contract for making all
the silver spoons in the State, while earpen-
ters, brick and stone masons, painters and
other mechanics seem to be doing -four
ishing business. Good for the manufac-
turing establishments and working men of
Edgefeld. May they continue to grow
and prosper,
Edgefield Female Seminary.
The fall session of this school, Mrs.
Henri Weber, Principal, opens on Thurs
day next, LIST of September. This is one
Of the best schools in the State, and is de-
serving of a liberal patronage. Prot.
Weber is at the head Of tire musical de-
partment, and pupils receive advantages in
this respect that are seldom found in our
first class senliuaries