Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1882-08-10

: the top of the island-was iot us a grand
and delightful adventure. And intteen-
all our recollections of this splendid
tality Of our friend Harmon, are of tho
pleasantest sort. You Reed not be sur
prised. Lewis, to see us invade you again
very soon indeed. We long to set foot
OH that lovely island once more before
the season is ever.
Protracted Meeting at Ebenezer.
On the third Sunday in this month, the
Rev. Mr.. Mes.ing Will begin protracted
meeting al Ebenezer, in which he will be
assisted bv the Rev. II. c. Smart pastor
Of several Churches in The Ninely-Six
country.
Mrs. " r. Lynch.
We are delighted to chronicle thu TACT
that this much beloved lady md her little
infant boy of Twelve days rye both very
decidedly improved, and lid fair 10 be
quite well aoon. Their illness OF late has
caused great anxiety in our community;
and their present apparent safety is
carse OF general relief and thankinlness.
Presbyterian Installation at Trenton.
On Sunday next, the Sacrament of the
Lords Supper will be iministered in
the Presbyterian Church at Trenton. On
the following Sunday the Installation Of
Rev. s. l.. Morris as pastor of this
Church will take place. The Rev. j. L.
Martin will preach the installation ser
mon; the Rev. T. p. Davis will address
the pastor; the Rev. ". F. Pearson will
address the congregation. During the
week between the Cd aud Sd Sundays
there Will he preaching every night by
these ministers. The public ar" cor
daily invited to attend.
Billions and TrilIiOns.
The ADVERTISER is printing billions
and trllons OF tickets for cardidates.
The uneeaaing clang and clatter OF the
presa, morning, moon and night. almost
runs US raving distracted We feel thai
We cannot possibly survive the ordeal.
The Grand Round.
The grand round Tor the candidates thia
week is Rocky Creek Church on Monday,
Richland Creek on Tuesday. Kinard (
Piser's on Wednesday, from Kinard's
around to Sand Ridge il the Kirksey'a
section on Thursday, Sunday School pic
nic at Sand Ridge OF Friday, Pleasant
Lane academy Oh Saturday afternoon
And may God have mercy on their aoula
At Ciintonward.
We hear talk o! a jumbo barbecue at
Cl;ntonwarI On Saturday, The l9tt.
! Wonla that moi conflict with the Gray
Township meeting, AT bursts Store!
! But 80 pray lat Us have it at all events
bs.ore thu campaign j. over. We had
! rather 90 to Gin lonward than TO Saratoga.
County Commissioner Dohey.
County Commissioner Elect Wm. +.
l,ohey sends ue basket ol unapproacha-
big fine peaches. And il he works or
roads and bridges a. he did for the sue
crss OF the I.anham S...:ns picnic, iheli
vi.e peopi. vii! have been wise in their
choice. In fact Bill is in fyery respect
working citizen,
as.n,ra-e ,na CI.rL ,nr ny,u 6nh
The managers and clerk for Ryan
Township Democratic Club in the COM
ing prjhary election will be f. A
searles, +. p. Wells, J. n. Cornett, for
managers, with ]. p. Holloway for clerk.
These names are reported to us by Capt.
Press Blackwell. Previously the club
had failed to report. The list Is now
complete. We viii publish it again
next week.
N~---.--
Richmond Blalock, & thrifty colore'!
man living On Mrp. vaughn'e Huiett
place at the cross roads aends Us several
boils oi cotton wiie open. end a message
that he has ten acres almost as tally open.
Consiietals the cloudy weather ana coo!
nights oi the last few @eeks,'.ihis IS s"rne-
thing remarkable.
The Ridge Spring Entertainment.
The ladies entertainment at Ridge
Spring, in behalf Of the Baptist Sunday
School, which waa To hava taken PLACE on
Tuesday evening o! last week. but which
was poatponed on account oI the death
.! Mrs. johnson Bland, will come oil on
Friday evening next, the llth instant.
Charales, tableaux. music, refresh
ments, sc.
A Fatal ARRAY.
On Thursday las, Mr. Nm. Gates. an
old man living on Clouds Creek, became
involved in an sfiray with Sam Holson, a
young negro. duing which lfolson was
struck with st;cE by Gates, breaking his
neck and killing L;m instantly. The No.
gro had at tie time hoe. An inque't
was held hy Trial Justice Goggana
hut We have bean unable to learn
! further particulars.
The Young Lion of Edgeheid.
The nomination of this ticket will
send thrill Of Joy throughout the State.
How happy the thought! Hugh s.
Thompson, the patriot, The Christian,
the statesman, the friend Of the white. |
! the friend Of the black, the friend Of all
mankind And Sheppard, the young
/ lion OF Edgetleld! This is glory enough |.
! for one !--Hampton Guardian.
Abney to Defend Halle.
Col. John Z. Abney is now IN Conlien
! 10 prepare ior In" defense @, Cap;. :isl!r,
! who ia 10 be tried at Camden IN Senicni-
bar .or tho killing OF Colcnel iimr, Col
onel Abncy having been retained ss lesd-
ing counsel for the defence. Judge NlacI ~
! ha. been retained 10 sssst in the prose-
cution.
Edgedeld Applicants for Cadetships.
The following young gcntlenlen oi
Edsehe!d have applied isr beneficiary ar-