davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
better fitted to be with angels sbosye

The scene | never shall lorSes 10
my dying day, and the sweet cadence
Of her musical voice still rings u my
ears. and every word of the song as
it dropped from her lips aankI deep
into the hearts Of those gathered
around her. - - sie-' s'.''4e' ~
With her golden hair ,-alling cage
lessly around her shoulders, her face
Of almost ethereal beauty. and laok:
ing so trustinglyi and comfortihsly
upon the gentlemen around, hsr
beautiful eyes. illumlned with a light
that seemed not of this earth, she
formed a picture Of purity and iEae.
cence worthy the genius Of poet .oi
painter. ~I 1aeg ta.2
At the close of the song many were
weeping; men who had not shedsa
tear for years nov wep: like childr%.
One young man who had reaiasa
with eccrn the pleedingsand entreaties
OF a, allowing mother to strive to lead
q better life, 10 deeist FROM course
that Was wasting his fortune and
running his health, now approached
the child and taking both her little
hands in Lie, while tears streaned
down his pale cheeks, exclaimed with
deep emotion: - :.
God bless you, my little angel, you
have saved me from ruin and disgrace'
from poverty and a drunkard'a grave.
II there are angels on earth, you are
one: God bless your and putting .
bill into the hands Of the mother.
said: ia i. :
Please accept this trias as token
of my regard and esteem, for your
little girl has done me kindness I
can never repay. And remember,
whenever you are in want, you will,
find me a true friend, at the same.
time giving her his name and address.
Taking her child by the hand she
turned to go, but paupInga at TIE door,
said: -
God bless you,i gentlemen Ao-
cept the heartfelt thanks of poor,
friendless woman for the kindness
and courtesy You have shown.
Before any one copldreply she was
gone. f''se . -s.-'2.d
A silence tf several minutes en-.
sued, which was at length broken by
the proprietor, who exclaimed
Gentlemen, that lady il. right, and
L have sold my last glass Of wbiskey
If any Of you want more you will
nave to SO elsewhere.
And / have drained my last glass
of whiskey, said yona:, man who
had long been given ~ as beyond
the reach Of those who had deep in
sa=a--. jsa=a--- ss'a'''
low ever to reform. 'There Is tenn,
perance organic stion in thia city called
Temperance Il ,ao., and at their next
meeting shall send up my name to
be admitted. Who will go with ne?
'I-I-and I, several exclaimed
in chorus, and fifteen names were
admitted to the list.
True to his word, the owne. Of the
,loon where the scene wae enacted
disposed Of his entire stock the next
day, and is now engaged inan hoaor-
able business. Would to heaven that
ady with her little one could have
gone into every hamlet, town and
clty throughout the country and met
with like.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
The DlelhOdist Episcopal Church

There are four ecclesiastical organ.
izations in this State which are
known under the general name OF the
Methodist Church. The Protestant
Methodists have only one or two con-
gregations the A. NJ. f. Church has
a colored ministry and membership
the N. E. Church, South, is composed
almost entirely Of white communicates,
and the N. E. Tor Northern Method
is,) Church is composed in this State
very largely Of colored people. There
a7s only four white men in the minis
try of this last named church in
South Carolina; the presiding elders
Of the Orangeburg and Gree1ville
Districts, the President Of ClaAin
University at Orangeburg, and the
pastor Of Centenary Church in this
city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

Bishop Pierce was born February
8, 1911, and married February 4,
1884, He will celebrate his golden
wedding at the residence of his only
son on the 4th of February next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
A SONG OF. A BOAT
JRASaKaELlto,w. Il

There was once boat on billow;
Lightly she rocked to the port remote.
And the foam was white in her wake
snow, .H0ITq0 IGGT13
And her ,frail mast, bowed when the
breezs would blow,
AUD bent like wand of willow.
GG SGs .2JiYIto 5Ic- - 80
1 shaded mine eyes one day when boat
Went curtesy yiug over the billow.:
marked her course, till dancing mote,
She faaedvut On tho moonlis foam,
And stayed behind in the dear loved
~ssAome ...-.,=
And my therghss all Gay were about
Ass ss' Bs ss.i sEssR. s59s tn. pillow. !
Ipray yoaehear my song Of boat,
For tits but short: =. .4fi
Myboat, you shall ll9ndinone fairer aGoat,
In river or in port.
Long I looked for the lad she bore,
On the open, desolate sea, 49, "a
And I think he sailed to the heavenly
EofAie caMse hot back to me-
-usxs1,rAh, me!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
Fr0R the Press.

MID. A. Smith, Editor Of the
Keowee Cbsriei', Walhslla, SC. says :
"1 have used Norman a Neutraliaing
Cordial several years and find it supe.
rior to any remedy l have tried for
all disorders Of the stomach and bow.
els. 1t has the first place in our
hous hold and is indispensable.
Cl.:ao - tLo Apurpm7ovp
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31


believe one Of our squadron was kill
ed. Our beloved Squadron command
er, the brave Capt. .Eamphries, who
was wounded at .TreviliaD, reported
for duty or the 7th. On the llth
we move from our camp on Malone &
farm. near Rsans' Station, and camp
5 miles north of Petersburg. On the
night of the 18th we camp near Man.
chester; here we are joined by Capt.
G.egg. On the night Of the l2ta we
camp on the North bank of South
Anna'river, some % miles North Of
Richmond. ., ~. .
On the'l3th we reach Beaver Dam
station on the Virginia Railroad
here we receive orders to hurry back
to Richmond, and at | o'clock A. M,
we move for tie. City, which we pas:
through, and take the Charles City
road. When we reach our army,
they are engaged with the enemy
we are moved TO the left but do not
become engaged On on the 17th we
are at Savage station, on the York
River Railroad. : On the 18th Ros
= .afsf.
aer's, Younng's and our Brigades
make a reconnaissance; the two. form
er meet with the enemy in considera-
ble force, charge them and drive
them to the main body of their ar
my. We were. not engaged; this
was nesr White Oak Swamp. This
day 18Th, James Briggs is Gent te
Richmond, quite sick "a few days
later. we, ,hear6of chis.death.-.a g
Is % tHs 2lst ne ? are hurried off from
camp after the enemy, who are SAID
'.to@be leaving The North side Of the
> James River. After going some two
miles We are turned back, it having
been ascer:ained that the enemy had
all crossed. After drawing. 8 days
ratiolH ggnGyeatT .ddel .ds1lk, and cross
the James on a pontoon bridge al
.GhsyHis Observation-Disclosures
about l oaotk 4. < aff.a NJ. aiaAt the crack
ofp@ Ge are Cggssaln H in yths saddle
Our horse gives out before We reach
Petersburg 81 iSaaa aaaa gs aisnlpopnt i p ahc
,alsah, slough q.htel sick Ion reach
ing RetersbuIgawsi ibny q Jew biscuit
rat 50cty'apiece.,,s Found 1.-The enemy
,iisi .nsar stH III portion of the
CITY, the picket, firing. being quite
kYelySS We continue our march IN
til dark, though our horses had no,
been fsd since the morning before
( At thasdaWn of day We, are again
< :, moving a3ssftsS gong about 8 miles
we halt and cut some green corn tt
feed! oauas 4hafniishipg borses; before we
get the corn to our horses, we are
fegsa egsAs ga and s9oo oqr, Rsgi
ment is engaged with the enemy
This engagement sbsgau at about l.
O'Clock, A. NJ (apd q continued witt
,ibrt little intermission until ~ al
night. 4 Soon alter the Brigade be
came engaged, they were aanked ant
in. confusion, but soon re
- u ,sneds, advanced and drove the en-
envy nearly2 miles. Our Regimen
o.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

1t is not the election of Carlisle as
Speaker which 10 going to effect one
way or the other the future prospects
OF the Democratic party. That de,
pends altogether on the eoursejto be
pursued by the congress over which
Mr.. Carlisle presldvs. It must
make the recordsr'upon which the
Democratic party is to stand or fall
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

The New York Tribune says it will
require $l.295. .729, ,Oo0-what a trs-
mendous sum Ito pay the pension
claims. Think OF this, ye taxpayers.
Talk about surplus. Why here lie
the monster that can swallow it and
make no face. And still new pen
sion claims are being introduced, and
men are clamoring to wipe out the
whiskey and tobacco tax. The states.
man will pause long before he will
heed such CRY,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

Perfect health'depends upon per
feet condition of the blood. Pure
blood conquers every disease End
gives new life to every decayed or
affected part. Strong nerves and
perfect digestion enables the system
to stand the shock of sudden eli.
matte changes. An occasional use Of
Browns Iron Bitters will keep you in
a perfect state Of health. Don't be
deceived BY other iron preparations
said to be just as good. The genuine
is made only by tbs BrowD Chemical
Company, Baltimore, Md. Sold by
all dealers in medicines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

Mr.. r. /. Heron, st. Georges, g. c.,
says: " used Browns Iron Bitters
for dyspepsia aud have found great
relief"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
For the Advertiser.
History Of Company B. Sixth S.
bGt Cavalry, by capt. u. !. a
CHAPTER VIII.

Ws4emaiaa for several days at
Stoney Creek Station, resting and re
crutingo and horses. On
the 1ltbJnlg we move orr camp to
within;a few miles OF Reams Station
on Roasnte Creek. 0nthe 10Th La
Sayese Cogburn, who was captured
at Teyiian, reported for duty; he
was taken quite sick and the eneny
lefsGss. = He reports s. Blackwell,
A. Kilcrease and j. w. Noble in the
Hands thsTYankees. I'VE hear that
William Claxton, who lost an arm at
eTrevilian, is dead. The Virginians
calf our Regiment the fighting 9Th
GA the 18th we are examined by a
board of officers as to our knowledge
of military tactics. Several of Dur,
men have within the last few days
rspasled Aor duty. The air is SO
thiSkswish green eiesthatsitis diff
cus5to eat efzleve1 sbreatheSwith ous.
taking them in. About the lst, Of
August, whilst we were on picket for
two days. sour Regiment is sent to
guard some wagons thst 60 for forage
between the eansasrae and Federal
lines. Our men discover il a pond
that had been pa TALLY drained,
which was between the linee, great
many, fine fish, and they go for them
with7aewilL, having nice time, un-
tiltheir sport is spoiled by report
of4cannon and screaming of shells
among them The enemy attack them
and drive them back some distance,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
Speer and the Senator's,
From the Barnweu People.

|
When Mr.. Melton was nominated
| by the President we held that our
Senators should oppose his conirma-
tion on the ground that South Caro-
lima was a Democratic State and that
all Federal officials in her borders
should belong to the rul,ng political
party. We hear from Washington
that Speer's confirmation as United
States district attorney for Northern
Georgia will not be actively opposed
in the Senate. Well, all we have to
say is this: If Senators Butler and
Hampton claim and are willing to
represent Southern Democratic senti-
ment they must oppose the confrma-
ton of the Georgia apostate and
paint him as black as he is. No half
way measures or milk and water pol.
icy will ever kill Radicalism. Il is
convicted party and should die the
death Of the criminal, and is Sena-
tors Butler and Hampton don't face
the music it will be the worse for
them hereafter. We do not try to
bulldcze, but We plainly warn them
of the storm that is coming.
Says the Nashville An1ericun ::
" The future millionaires of The South
will De those who now make judicious
investments in coal lands. The pre-
diction was made few days ago by
gentleman known for close observs-
tion and practical sense, and he never
made prediction thatis more certain
: .,s-.-aiassH5cT 9, -::iia.s TlE.g IS no DeIsF o.
safer field for profitable Investment
Coal lands in other States are worth
from $500 to $4,000 per acre. There
are locations in the South, especially
Tennessee and Alabama, where the
lands are accessible and worth in,
trirsically as much az such property
anywhere else. It is clear, therefore
that gigantic fortunes will be made il
the advance in price only reaches one,
tenth the value Of such lands in other
coal regions. The new coal and iror
town of Sheffield, Alabama, promises
to rival Pitt: burg, Pa, in very few
years, and those who may be fortunate
enough to own stock in this new city
will doubtless reap rich harvest in
the near future.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31
rHoRoUeHsEEn'@d'
BULL

MY thoroughbred JERSEY 46UL Ill,
IVA "JEANJEAN OF, CLINCHDADE, No,
s,o55, is ready for service. Price, G.Gg.
In advance. Issue guaranteed $40 QQ
for serving thorough. bred. ,JHASJEAN
OF CI.iNcHDALs Is one OF The heat bred
huIJs In .he United States, Htspedigrae:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.
Ii you want drink Of good and pure
whlskey, something that won't. give you
the headache, call on Tom Condor at the
Bonanza" Saloon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

ia my heart would be lighter bf
III than tits to day. But il you are
going to be fool just because other
Men have been, oh, my son, what
hopeless fool you VII be.-Burlington
Ho,pEeM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

Two cows.of the same family, at two
years old, made tests Of II lbs, 4 o.,
and II lbs, y os., respectively, Of butter
In days. ic.
Jan. 81, 1884, EnoHF1ELD, s.. CO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-01-31

: ~ alh5D I'D. % -Hf.sfI u
.4c.J9ilUs 81 bas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07

John Holmes, of the Chicago, Milwau
kee 4 st. Paul Office, is spreading out
that is to say he is embarking into a new
business Some time ago we chronicled
the fact that Holmes had become pos
sessed of two beasts, called mules for
| short which he was training for the race
track. Holmes put in sixteen hours out
of twenty four in trying to induce those
mules to get up faster gait than snail's
pace, but it was no go. He lost all pa
thence with the beasts Yesterday a pa
tent right man waltzed into the depot aud
bantered Holmes for a trade He had a
patent wash tub with Il wringer attached
He offered to trade the right to sell this
patent tub and wringer in the whole state
Of Illinois for Holmes mules. Holmes
took him, and the fellow depart
ed happy, leaving a sample of the
tub and wringer with Holmes
The outfit is a gorgeous affair. We have
examined it, and know whereof we speak
1t is small, it is true, but you must recol-
lect it is only sample The other boys
in the office set heap of store by the
tub, which is quite natural as they all
love Johnnie. They have printed the
following in big, black and full faced
letters on the hoops of the tub: Don't
wash your feet, nor your hands or put
any soap in this tub" Translated, this
means that the boys regard Holmes tub
as an article more to be reverenced than
an article Of utility. Being a friend OF
Holmes VIC have given him and his tul
this notice, all for nothing, and we hope
the public will be as generous as we; at
least let all of his friends go down to the
depot and examine it, and if they like il
let them patronize Holmes by buying q
| tub.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07

The board assembled at p. N. yester-
day for the transaction of business. A
complaint of excessive assessment by
HartZ It Bahnsen was laid over to the
next meeting of the board The commit
the OF Attachments made a report which
was adopted. The committee on roads
and bridges submitted report which was
sent back for amendment The old and
new stewards of the poor farm, in con-
junction with the poor farm committee
and Supervisors McKinnie land Martin
were authorized to fix time for the change
| of management, to be not later than April
6. and the new steward was required TO
give bond IF $1,000. The committee
On poor farm submitted a series of rec
concentrations which were adopted, re
quiring, first, the steward 's.term to end
Janu airy /; second, the steward to be
chosen hereafter at the December session;
| third, the poor farm committee to make
its inventory on or about the LIST of Janu-
airy and submit it to the March session;
fourth, the steward to make itemized re-
ports to the poor farm committee one
week in advance of the March, July,
September and December terms; fifth, and
abolishing semi annual reports. The
board then adjourned until 8 O'Clock
this morning.
The board met this morning pursuant
to adjournment. All members found
present The poor farm committee re
ported and the report was adopted. Com
mittee on fees and salaries reported and
report adopted. Mr.. Yokes' bill of $24
was then allowed. The bill of Mr.. Vessel
of $25 was also allowed. A motion was
then made and carried that a committee
be appointed to see to the expenditure OF
the $4O0 appropriated to Drury township,
and ]. E. Wray and Andrew Drugg was
appointed by the board. Tie resolution
of Taylor in regard to the poor was laid
on the table. The bond of Robertson, as
county steward was approved A motion
was made to give the county superinfend
ent thirty days additional time to hold
Institutes Motion lost. A resolution Of
thanks was given to the chair. Then the
following grand jurors were selected
after which the board adjourned sine die.
LIST OF GRAND JURORS.
Cordova-Bethud Adams.
Coe-Joseph Reynolds.
Canoe Creek-Alexander Ashdown.
Zuma-William Whiteside.
Port Byron-John Schaffer, Jr.
Hampton-Adam Keffelmerer.
Mcline-W. H. Chase, John B. Kerns
John Strombeck.
South Moline Charles Patch.
Rock Island-W B. Petit. W. W
Whitman, W. F. Gilmore, NJ Albrecht
South Rock Island. L. Whitehead
Black Hawk--Wm. Frances.
Coal Valley-D. T. Edwards.
Rural-John Caughey.
Bowling-James B. Clark
Edgington-Daniel Bopes.
Andalusia-Samuel Goode.
Buffalo Prairie-John Ross.
.DTury-Henry Murdoch.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
District Convention.

Taking the advice. probably, Of the
ARGUS yesterday, the republican commit
tee have issued call for the district con
vention The convention is to be held at
Bushnell, on April 10Th. The ARGUS is
glad that the brethren have hearkened
unto our words of wisdom. We are not
publishing republican paper it is true
points the thought-but that is no sign
that we should not drop morsel OF advice
to the rods, occasionally. The ARGUS is q
democratic paper, ever was and ever will
be, but it cannot let the opportunity pass
to offer advice to its opponents whenever
the occasion requires. Even the Union
gracefully comedies with us, thus showing
that our efforts have not been in vain.
Here is what it says;
The call for the republican district
convention appears elsewhere in this is
sue. The convention is to be held al
Bushnell on Thursday, April 10. and is
for the appointment Of two delegates to
the national convention and member OF
the state central committee, The commit
tee evidently intends that nomination OF
candidate for congressman shall not be
made until later"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
The Newsboy..

Rock Island has about a half dozer
newsboys, They are all bright, cheerful
little fellows, aud appear to do good
business. They are working on commits.
sion for our newstands. however. The
newsboy gang was increased by one yes.
terday by the accession to the ranks Of
Willie Berger who is an old hand at the
business, but has not been selling for
some time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
A Burglar

One night this week, Mr.. A. Burial
was awakened at the dead hour of night
by noise in his house. Taking light
in one hand and a revolver in the other
he started out on tour Of investigation.
He went all around in the house, and
finally went to the front door While
there he changed the revolver from one
hand to another. In doing so it went off,
the bullet went into his hip. and from
there onto the carpet, The discharge
alarmed the burglar, and he Fitted .
The wound is not dangerous, however, as
Dir. Burial is able to be up and around
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
Resigned.

Simpson, the genial, warm hearted
good natured and handsome reporter fol
the Davenport Gazette, has rendered his
resignation, to the business manager, and
will accept position on the Davenport
Herald. We are sorry to lose Simpson,
for we love him like brother. We trust
that his lines will be cast in pleasant
places, and that he will grow and multiply,
as it were.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
News.

An elderly lady picked up copy OF
yesterdays ARGUS and read it through.
After she had digested its contents she
said. "Well. l wonder where the Argos
gets all its news2 Why it is full and run
ming over, and contains many things that
would take me month to find out. The old
lady is right. She hit the nail on the head
when she said that the ARGUS publishes
all the city news. our corps of reporters
are noted for their proficiency "on the
find, and for their ability to be con the
spot" when anything turns up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07

McIntire & Co. solicit an examination
of their Dress goods department, finest
line in the city, new goods just received
Choice Minnesota winter wheat flour
and feed of all kinds for sale cheap al
Henry S!emon's, corner sixth avenue and
fifteenth street.
New solid silver ware, at Henry Peetzs.
Mc1ntire & Co., offer Saturday double
width cashmeres at 10 cts.-brocaded
effects in all shades at 8, 10 and Is cts,
Bargains for everybody.
Carse & Co. are the only dealers that
carry the genuine Burt & Mears hand
sewed goods. Cali aud examine.
First selections always the best
McIntire & Co. place on sale Saturday
an entirely new line of shifting cambrics,
secrsuckers, chambrays, scotch ginghams,
&p
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
A Call.

The republicans are in earnest about
taking decided stand in the coming
elections. They have issued call for a
conference at Ed Guyer's office, to be held
at Up. m. next Tuesday. At that time
the call for conventions will be issued.
The republicans believe in the old adage
that the early bird catches the worm, D
and are determined to set the ball in
motion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07
Gone To Texas

Prick, who has made bushels and bush
els of money-and-expects to make bush
els more-left for Texas last night. He
took with him five men to make brick out
of the hard clay that so abundantly
abounds in that godforsaken land. Mr..
F.'s family will join him in the spring.
We are sorry to lose Prick He was one
of natures noble men, fond soul withal,
a Joy to his race, and will make citizen
that Texas can be proud of.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07

1t has been week or such matter
since the police court has been in session.
There is nothing going on in the criminal
calendar, or if there is it does not f'bot
up The police are getting tired of the
monotony, and are "howling" for some
thing spicy to come to the front. We
are not a very sensational people, and
this being so, it may be long time ere
there will be anything of startling ma
ture occur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-07

The members of our various societies
are making preparations to take part in
the parade on St Patrick's day, March
nth. Our Irish citizens arc also prepar-
ing to celebrate the day worthy of theiI
patron saint 1t is intended that the
parade this year shall far excel the parade
of any previous year. A ball will prob,
ably end up the exercises of the day