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, 1884-02-23
The Lime-Kiin Clubs stove Upset.
Detroit Erea Prass


1t Is seldom that such old bald heads as
Judge Cadaver and Nelson Slabs forget their
age and dignity and become boys for the mo
ment Such an event occurred, however,
just previous TO the opening of the meeting.
There was a little boxing and a little friendly
scufhe, and both fell against the stove and
upset it. Every one of the sixty-eight joints
OF stovepipe came rushing down, some one
on the street turned in an alarm Of fire, and
forty minutes after the usual hour of opening
the meeting the smoke was SO thick in the
hall that members could hardly see each other
two feet away.
Brother Gardner announced that Judge
Cadaver would be lined $500 and Nelson
Slabs would ave to whack up Sc, 500. The
money, when paid, would be used to erect a
colored orphan asylum.
The judge cried like a child with one hand
and nursed his burned elbow with tho other.
while Slabs had a ft of some sort that last !
forty minutes by the clock.
ut am now my solemn duty" continued
the president, ito announce de Unexpected
death Of Brudder Concentric Jobson. an
honorary member residin' in Quebec. Dis
letter in my han states dat he was in xxx
health up to IL o'clock Tuesday forenoon ut
which hour he drapped dead on de sidewalk
In front OF a cheap cash grocery. Brudder
Jobson was an average good man. He had
his virtues an his vices. His death won't be
any great loss to de world, an yit he might
have lived on widout bein' in anybody's way.
De Janitor will see dat Grape am hung on de
knob OF de alley doah fur de mex ten DAYS.
an If any Of you desiah to compose a poem
on do departed brudder you has my consent. ~
, 1884-02-23
national hank share. raxable.

CINCINNATI, Feb. s-The United States
court, in the case of the Exchange National
a against the treasurer Of Hamilton
county, an action to enjoin the collection Of
taxes on the ground that shares OF national
banks were taxed at a higher valua tlon
than other property. and on other
grounds, found from the evidence that shares
were not taxed higher than other personal
property, and held that shares OF incorporated
banks are taxable under the constitution and
laws of Ohio, that they are property, and
that in determining their true value all assets,
including government bonds which the
shares represent should be taken into con-
sideratiou.
, 1884-02-23
WHY BE GOES ON oRuroHEa
Mistake which q Travelling
Salesman Made. and the Unfor-
tunste Result


tunste Result
tArkan.sw Traveler.1
Mr.. Jabed Gazely, travelling salesman for
the w~ell-known liquor house Of Gumcane &
Racket, now wears a pair Of clutches, not
for ornament. particularly. but mainly for
use. Several days ago Gazely, while en-
route for a rural sea of trade, fell in with a
lot of young fellows, representing many
trades and professions. They exchanged
cards, TASKS and compliments, old jokes and
wearisome stories. When GaEely arrived at
the small town where he was to transact
business, II possible, be proceeded at once to
the house whose wants In tho whisky line he
had ever supplied, but upon entering the
store he saw that a change in proprietorship
had taken place. The proprietor came for
ward.
Good morning, sir"
"Good morning. / SEQ that this place has
changed ownership. 1 used to do considerable
business with your predecessor and hope TO
merit your confidence"
"Your manner
Gazely handed him n card, not his own com-
mercial p~asteboard, but unfortunately the
name and two-line advertisement OF a young
undertaken he had met on the train. The
merchant looked at the card for q momont
and said;
81 am thankful to say, sir, that / need
nothing in your line"
"But you soon will, 1 hope, replied Gazely.
The merchant knit his brows, dropped a
stitch, picked it up aud proceeded to knit a
while longer.
IL hope l may not soon need your ser
vices, sir. 1 don't know why you say that
my predecessor ever had any dealing with
you, for he is a young mani
u know he's a young man" said Gazely,
looking sharply at the merchant, "but what
difference does that makei He kept his col
lar well stocked with my goods. but that's
neither here nor there. I've got the best in
the market, and just now we are selling at
strikingly low figures. You'll never have a
chance to do better and / advise you to lay
in a stock at once- Now, for your own in
dividual use, 1 can do the nice thing by
you"
d you take me for a foolI'
Certainly not Pm only advising you to
buy In time. Such reasonable figures will
not be open to you many days longer. lean
fI you up in nice style. so that when your
friends and neighbors come in
"You heartless s~coundreli' exclaimed the
merchant, wheeling Gazely around, and kick
ing him from the door. The fall injured the
young man, hence the crutches. The mis-
take hos been discovered, and both parties,
young Gazely In particular, are sorry that
such a ludicrous misunderstanding should
have occurred
, 1884-02-23

possessed OF many virtues not yet very pop
ularly known. though various preparations
of it are in the market Among Others, re-
course has been had to q French preparation
called the win OF coca The use Of it at
night produced slight drowsiness in onmon
with all other alcohols, but there was a second
airy tonic effect, which favored sustained
labor to reasonable extent But the result OF
all these attempts to do double work points to
the received opinion that we have yet to find
the artificial incentive to work which shall,
without injury, enable US to prolong our
waking and working hours.
, 1884-02-23
Dissolution of copartnersbip.

The copartnership heretofore existing
between John B. Thomas and Edward
A. Page. under the style and firm name
Of Thomas & Page, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, Edward A. Page
retiring from said firm.
John B. Thomas assumes all liabili-
ties Of said firm. and is alone author
ized to sign the firm name In the settle
ment Of all accounts.
JOHN b. Thomas, EK
EDWARD A. PAGE
February 10, 1884.
, 1884-02-23

THE greenbackers and the prohibit
tionIsts have each announced the time
and place of holding a national nomi-
mating convention. Fuss and feathers
will prevail, and each body will be
little else than a weak political side
show of the h%urdy-gurdy order.
, 1884-02-23

CHICAGO ought to be serenely happy
in having secured the national noml-
mating conventions of the two great
parties of the Countrywide republican
and the democratic.
, 1884-02-23

Lots near the ground bought by the
Cheyenne, Black Hills & Montana
railway company for depot purposes.
Prices low. BAIRD & CAMPBELL.
, 1884-02-23

MARATHON INDEPENDENTLY
An exchange has a heading "Washington's
Early Courtship." Then Washington didn't
court late, ehi Didn't go home at . o'clock and
waking up the old man, when he let himself
into the house with the latch keyl No,
George went right straight home every
uight, when the 10 o'clock Goa trains carr
, 1884-02-23

case of an election. This would be an
admirable way to balance matters to
the satisfaction of an economical
people.
, 1884-02-23

The most popular place in town.
The best of wines and cigars always in
stock. Free lunch served tonight.
Gentlemanly attendants and a pleasant
place to pass a leisure hour.
, 1884-02-23
Ioo, 600 Tickets at Five Dollars Each
Fractions, in Fifths in proportion.

E190F IEIO's HIIOUINIHB
Applications for rates to clubs should
be made only TO the office OF the company In
New Orleans.
For further information write clearly,
giving full address. Make Pc. Money Orders
payable and address Registered Letters to
NEW NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La
Postal notes and ordinary letters by mail
or express Gall sums of So and upwards by
express ut our expense) to
NJ. A.DAUPHIN, New Orleans, La.
or N. A. e7 Seventh St.. Wash
ington. D.. e.
, 1884-02-23
Commits sioners

Incorporated in 1865 for IS years by the Leg
islat"re for Educational and Charitable pur-
p~oses-with a capital of 81, 900, OO0-to which a
reserve fund of over $3.50, 900 has since been
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its
Franchise was made n part Of the present
state Constitution adopted December ID, A
d. 1873.
TIE only Lottery eper voted on and endorsed
by The people Of any Slate.
1t never scales or postpones.
It's Grand Single Number Drdirinos taxi
place monthly.
A FORTUNE. Third Grand Drawing.
Glass q. In the ACADEMY OF MUSIC
NEW. ORLEANS. TUESDAY, MARCH IL,
l8Sl-l66th Monthly Drawing
CAPITAL PRIZE, $751; o
Ioo, 600 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
fractions. in Fifths in nronortion.
, 1884-02-23

Slime morning, your honor" arably TO
marked the man who was arrested the night
before for being drunk and disorderly.
"Yes, indeed" heartily responded the
justice; quite a fine morning; in fact, a $40
tine morning"
After this little pleasantly, the gentleman
was booked for the BLACK Maria,h and the
business Of the court went on as usual.
, 1884-02-23

We do hereby certify that zoe supervise fhe
drToSJe'nenfs for all the Monthly and Sernf-dn-
nuot drdfoift0s Of the louisiana State Lottery
Company, and IN person mandOe and control
The DrdtotrDs heDlSeipes, aud that he same are
conducted tcfhh honesty, fairness, and in good
idfth totoard all parties, and toe authorize he
Company 10 use his certificate, tofth fac sinriies
ofour signatures attdcheU in its advertisements"
, 1884-02-23

Franklin; or all our infrmities vanity Is
the dearest to us: d man will starvs his other
vices 70 keep that alive.
, 1884-02-23

For nne watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER, nth street.
, 1884-02-23

courtesy of Eyo. Arch1Ve
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Full and Choice Stock Of
Spring and Summer Goods.

NV recent trip York for purchasing goods enables me to otter
the Public an exuitey beautiful goods before
showed as beautiful Cacoea and for Sc per yard will sell PRINT
that will stand washing O.
Ver7 large stock MsLNs and good usually get for &c.
will Muns that brought 2c last sell now 'r
&c., You will regret not look Musns before you BUY
DRESS GINGHAMS very handsome patterns and prices quite rea
onable.
Look at our Sc Sea Homespun and other grades Beachins
Pillow Castings Sheengs Linens Conade Cheos Casemeree Cras
Towels Doiies and Table Linens
Lovely all wool Nuns Vlngz Bunting quite variety pS Of '1o Pn
Lawn Victoria loc good sold last for l5 Checked
Muslin l0 sold for l5c last season. checked NaAsooK o @
that you will pay 20c elsewhere
Lovely Figured Swiss very cheap 49, c, r
Veines Hamburg Edgings and Insertions Laces, &C.
Corset very large stock and the best soc Corset cold this Town.
Parasols from lOc to 81 25 for real Sc 90 one
Buttons Jet Crochet Lasting S Rubber Horn, Ivory Metal ana
Pearl.
Silks Satine, Cashmeres. Apacae Grapes
nress Buckles Dress Shields and Buatles
Shoes-a grades We be surpassed III quality quantity and
price Ladies Slippers specially By all before buying
Our Departments Stationery Hats Men Boys and Chdrens
Clothing kery Fancy Groceries and Hardware quite full and prices
very low Aa ~
am aware that money and have marked my
goo Just possible TO sci them; for bought them to sell
and they must 60 IN:
1t really Augusta can save you the trouble
and expense going and sell pretty goods and cheap
Positively be surpassed variety in novelty and IN value
ALVIN HART.
n An,;I1 1r
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
CRAZY PATCHWORK! 4!

Having Il large assortment OF remnants
and pieces of handsome brocaded silks,
satins and velvets, VIC are putting them
up in asso, ted bundles and furnishing
them for Crazy Patchwork" Cushions,
Mats, rides, &c, &c. Package No. /
Is handsome bundle Of exquisite silks,
sa;ins and brocaded velvets (all diiler-
ent). Test tic thing for tho most SMPcrd
pattcr. oi jtsncy mork:. Sont postpaid for
5G cents in postal note or l-cent stamps.
Package No. 2--Containing three times
as much as package No. |. Sent post
paid for Sl.OO. These are all Of the pcry
finest quality and cannot DO equalled at
any other silk works in the u. 5. dt three
tiG,cs or prices. They will please any
lady. One order always brings dozen
more. ladies' Manual of Fancy Work,
with 4C0 illustrations and full instruc-
tions for artistic fancy work, handsome
ly bound, postpaid, 80 cents. Order no~.
Address, THE ROCHESTER SILK Co,
Rochester, y. Y. lStZZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
A Wedding in Chester.
r From the Charlotte OJserver.l

From the CisoTtOtte 'OSe' 0e''j
One of Chester's fairest daughters
was married this morning at II o'clock.
At the residence of the brides father,
G. w. Creighton, of Edgefeld county,
S. c., to Miss Mamie R. Cauthen daugh
ter Of the Presiding Elder of the Chez
ter district. The ceremony was per
formed by the brides father assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Carlisle. The bride and groom
left on the 2:5l down train in com
pany with the brides two sisters, one
Of them miss Bessie) accompanying
them to their future home in Edge;
field, and the other, Mrs. Jennings,
to her home in Orangeburg, S. G. Mr..
Creighton is son Of the Rev. Mr..
Creighton, Of the S. G. Conference,
and is one of the most prominent
Young lawyers at the bar in Edgefeld.
Miss Mamie Cauthen is a lovely
Young lady of eighteen summers, and
ia quite accomplished. The marriage
was quiet but quite a pleasant affair
Just after the marriage, the family
with a few families OF Chester, re
paired 10 the dining room where they
refreshed themselves with an excel
lent dinner. The bride received some
very handsome presents from hel
Chester friends. The brides father
ia a native Of Lancaster county, s. Z
and is q brother of DR.. w. @. Cauthen,
who was delegate to the South Caro-
lima convention in 1860 when th'
State went out Of the Union. III
voted for secession and was one @
Lancaster's most prominent politl
cians G C. H.
Chester, S. c., May lat, "a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
The Rutherford Railroad,

This railroad moves alowly and is
now at halt, awaiting the Boston
Syndicate's arrival on May 2od.
These Boston capitalists who are so
rich, failed to meet their engagements
on April 24tb, and sign the contract
for grading and running the road
from Gafneys City, via Forest City
to Rutherfordton. The first atep was
a failure, as the contract has not been
signed, and not one Of the five men
appeared in Rutherfordton.
They allege that they will organize
on May 2nd and pay in their capital
stock Of $250,O0O. The Amola last
month said that they had no cash
capital and that they would not build
it in this century, and called them
the Rutherford Destruction Company,
but let US wait until May 2ad for au-
other failure. The Aurora desires
Rutherford to have a railroad but is
fearful that this Boston Syndicate will
prove failure. Northern capitalists
often prove Northern adventurers.
Our friend, the Banner in speaking
of the Rutherfordton railroad, says
the proposition OF extending the road
to Forest City and thence to Spartan
burg is like throwing the tub to the
whale" Does our friend mean that
Forest City is the tub ami Ruther-
fordton is the whale ?-1ShelJy Au1oTg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
The Buckeye Reaper.

G.. AULrMAN & Co., Canton, Ohio, will
furnish farmers who need either Bind
er. Combined or Single Self Raking
Reaper, Dropper, or Mower, with such
machines as they require. The solid
merits of the grain and grass cutting
machines manufactured by G. Aultman
& Co. have made the Buckeye house.
hold word in every civilized land, Az
every Worlds fair it has borne away the
highest honors. It has been absent from
no great competitive field-trial during
the past twenty five years, and the Buck
eve has not failed in single instance To
carry off the highest prize over all COM
petitors. These facts conclusively prove
the superiority of the mechanism OF the
Buckeye, and there are few corners Id
the land where there are not Buckeye
Mowers and Reapers whose owners Will
vouch for their SURPRISING durabillty.
No labor-savlng machine has ever
gained such splendid reputation In the
harvest field as the Buckeve Twine Bind,
or. AS to durability, easy draft, gocoo
balance, convenience in handling, reila.
bility in good binding. separation, ane
freedom from side draft and from all the
vexations and stopages that marx tne
conduct of other binders in the held
there is perfect unanimity OF testimony
on the part of the purchasers OF Buck
ewes that the machine is without peel
in the binder field.
We take great pleasure i'll commend
ing the Buckeye Binder, so confident arr
we of the satisfaction it will render. ant
we most respectfully invite all our farm
or friends to carefully examinethe claim
Of the Buckeye before ordering binde
for next seasons work.
Call on, JOHN h; HUIETs Batesbure
s. C., Gen'I. Agent for Edgefield, Aikel
and Lexington Counties.
ctrono Endorsement
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Death of Mrs. Eliza Denny.

This venerable and honored lady. the
wife of Capt. John Denny, Sen'r., and
the sister of the late Mark Etheredge,
ESQ.,, died at Clintonward, on Saturday
last, and was buried at the old Rutland
place on Sunday. For year or more
past, with her aged husband, she had
lived at Clintonward with her daughters,
Mrs. Little and Mrs. Edison. She was
the mother of our esteemed fellow citi-
zens, Messrs. John, Aleck and Pickens
Denny. Her age could not have been
less than sevepty-five years. She was
almost lifelong member Of the Baptist
Church, and was ever active in all efforts
to do good. She was universally be-
loved; and it is said that the concoulse
of mourning friends that followed her
BODY through the country to its last rest
ing place was without parallel in pri-
vate life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Tie Fourth International S. S. Con:
yentiOn

OF tie United States and British
North American Provinces. will BE-
held in Louisville. Ky, June It'll,
18th and 18th, 1884, with the follow
ing Programme: -. "
Central thought, Organization tor
Evangelization.
Topic-The Work, The Word, The
Workers.
Under the above general Outline,
the Work of the Convention will be
conducted, and this in connection
with the sublime thought Of training
up the millions of children and Sun.
day School Workers to be represented
will continue to make this one OF the
most interesting religious meetings. oi
this continent. Able speakers will
be on hand to discuss the various
phases of the Topic as outlined above,
Cheap transportation and beautiful
entertainment will be furnished to all
the Delegates and Alternates who
may attend.
For information concerning trans
portation, apply to Rev. A. Coke
Smith. Charleston, S. G, who has
charge of this part Of the work for
North and South Carolina. j. Il
Hardy, is the Chairman Of Committee
On Entertainment, Louisville, Kyr
to whom the names of Delegates and
Alternates that ere going to attend,
should be sent.
Will not Papers in South Carolina,
friendly to this great work, publish
the above notice and thus ened ray
of light on grand opportunity OF
good.
cooro{or, Stota g g Convention 6 @
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
For the Advertiser.
Reorganization Of Moss Township
Club.

The Democratic Club Of Moss Town
ship met on Saturday the 10th inst, for
the purpose of reorganizing. The same
officers were elected. viz r. B. Hughes,
President; ]. D. Fraser, lst Vice-Presl-
dent; P. w. Cheatham, End Vice-Presl-
dent; L. R. Brunson, Secretary.
Executive Committee-John Brunson,
Lewis P. Jones, P. w. Cheatham.
Delegates 70 County Convention-John
Brunson, Lewis P. Jones, Wilson NJ
Corley.
The delegates were instructed to vote
for the Primary System, but remain un-
instructed as to Plurality or Majority
There being no other business, the meet
ing was adjourned subject to the call o.
the President.
L R. BRUNSON, Sec'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15

elected as delegates to the coY4sn.lon n ;
W. P. Walton, Dr.. D. G. Topsklns' a. f.
Padgstt, ]. ]. Still Jr.. J. g. Buzsard, Joe
Shafsr, and ]. @ Cogburn.
The following gentlemen were elected
members Of the Executive Committee !:
W. L. Stevens, Chairman, ]. B. oEdom,
and A. E. Padsett.
The delegates to the Convention go In
structed to vote to continue the Primary
plan of nomination.
They also go instructed to vote i0r the
Two following e institutional Amendments:
That the Convention vote by ballot IN
stead of viva voce. That majority vote
be necessary to elect instead OF Plurality
vote. .,,,,rv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
For the Advertiser
REORGANIZATION of Rinehart Club No. 3.

Democratic Club No. 8. of Rihehart,
met at caughman's Store. on Saturday
the 3rd of May. H. H. Riser, President
having resigned, S. S. shealy, Vice iiPresi-
dent, called the meeting TO order, and pro-
ceeded to business after having enrolled
II names. The Vice-President ordered
an election. S. s. Shealy was elected Pres
ident; w. N. Stone, ce-President; W.
B. oxner, Secretary. Messrs. ]. 6, Eth
eredge, Chairman, T. w. Shealy. T. c.
Moore, and E. W. shealy were chden as
the Executive Committee. As the Chair
man had to accompany the Delegation,
the members that compose the Committee
were all elected as delegates TO the County
Convention on the 18th of May. (which
are 7. w. Shealy 7. G. Moore and p. W.
Shealy.
We the members of Club MOI 3 o.
Rinehart deem the proposed amendments
untimely and ine1pedient. AdIouT bed to
meet at the call Of the Chairman when
proper.
Rcsolce2, By the members Of GLIB No.
8. that the ADVERTISER publish tbef pro-
ceedings. ,,,v nt,.
w. B. OxSEE, Sec'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Death Of Mrs. Fannie Crouch.

.GlTf
This was very Mother i'll Israeli IN
her section of country-Mt. Willing.
Mrs. Crouch departed this life at her old
home on the Srd instant, aged Is years.
During The last two or three years OF her
life the Lord retired her from active ser
vice, and called upon her to testify to the
power of divine grace by patience, obe-
dience, submission, under atfiiction. She
suffered much, but, like pure gold, she
stood the test as to whether she would
confidei in her God. Her aim for many
wears was to do Gods will; aud it seems
that she chose both ways-active ooedl-
ence, and then
"To lie passive in His hand:
And know no will but His"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Arriyai and Departure of Mails.

u. S. Posi- OFFICE.
EpGEFIELD G. H., S. c., May l, 's4.
Edgefeld and Ircnto1s-Daaty.
Leave Edeefield 7, q. m.
Arrive at Trenton, 9.
Leave ll:20, a. m.
Arrive at Edsefield, /, p.n.
Leave Edgefeld, 8,
Edqefeld to Ela,asood, and Poiaats a boue.
Arrives at Edgefiold at IL, M, and
leaves at 8, D. m., on Mondays, Wednes-
days, Fridays and Saturdays.
Edgedeld and Parksril1e, 4. & X. r. r.
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays,
Beave Fdgefeld. 6, a. m.
Arrive Parksville, l2, m.
Leave Z" 1,p.m.
Arrive Edgeiield, 8, p. m.
o6dgefeld and Pore' ty Hill.
{! Leave Edge field. 6, a. nj.
Z / Arrive Poverty Hill, IL, IN.
Leave 1,p. m.
., Arrive .Edgefeld, 8, :.
oflcei hours from, Z, a. m. to 6. p. m.
during the week, and on Sundays from
~ .f'''fiisr. JULES BLAND, P. NJ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-05-15
Masters Sale.
State Of South Carolina

EDGEEZELD COUNTY.
IN Common Pleas.
J. l.. Addison, Plaintiff, Us. d. w. Har-
ris, Observation-Disclosures.
NOTICE is hereby given that by vir-
~ tue of tho decrelal order of the Hon.
Judge A Z. Aldrich herein, dated Mar.
10, 1851, will sell at Edgciicld 9. h., on
tho first Monday i'll June next,
All that tract or parcel of land, situate,
lying and being in the County and State
aforesaid, aud containing ono hundred
acres, more or less. and bounded by lands
of Chas. Duncan, Minick Whittle, Hen
ry Miller and Mrs. Far rnio Crouch.
Terms Cash. Titles extra.
S. S. TOMPKINS, Master E. G..