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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Petra, S. G.
ElmwOod Inklings.

DEAR Mr., EDITOR: Crops are
all fourishing, and the weather is
just such as to keep them SO, bright
and warm, with occasional nice
showers.
We are lamenting now the ab-
sence of our postmaster, who is
still in Texas. You must hurry
back, Mr.. QUITS, we miss your
kindly smile at the Office.
Mr.. Erasmus Minis visited his
daughter last week, but thanks to
him, he let his gentle wife remain
with US for some weeks yet. =.
Miss Mamie O'Conner,. who has
been visiting Miss Matte Lake,
returned to her home in Augusta
on Monday last. We are all grief
stricken to lose her, but to him
VIII, has learned to feast 80 i'm
plicitly upon her smiles we offer
our deepest sympathy.
I hear thai Mr.. G.. B. Lake is
going to build for himself house
50x40 feet, four rooms down stairs
l
and a twelve foot hall, all, the
world knows it don't take that
much space for bachelor.
The witty and winsome Miss
Lila Holmes, from Charleston, is
visiting mischievous little Miss
Matte Lake.
Mr.. Lem Harling, one of Pleas,
ant Lanes most successful farm,
mers has lost a very fine horse
lately.
I think that Mr.. Mayfeld hal
struck the blow that will stun the
Sheep. He is certainly man that
is compos nae'atis and his speech il
CONNIE IL fat. PROBLEM.
Elmwood, S. G.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

am a candidate for County Commissioner.
will abide the result of the primaries and sup.
port all the nominees of the party:
D. w. PADGETT.
respectfully announce to the people of Edge,
field county that / am candidate for election to
the Office Of County Commissioner. will abide
the result of the primary election, and will sup.
port all the nominees Of the Democratic party.
]. w. BANKS.
The friends of GEO. E. Dorm present his
name for reelection to the Office of County Com.
missioner. and pledge him to abide the result
of the primary election.
The friends of G. w. MEDLocK respectfully
present his name to the voters of Edgefeld
county for the Office Of County Commissioner
and pledge him to abide the result of the pri'
mary election.
According to promise given to my friends two
years ago, offer my name to the voters oi
Edgefeid county for the Office of County Com.
missioner. viii abide the result of the primary
election and will support all the nominees Of
the Democratic party. M. L. WHEELER.
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some of Them are so funny some

some of them are so funny some
times. One of our citizens put a
pile of rails under his house the
other day. On being asked what
! it meant he said: "I want to keep
the place dry under there"
One man down here has got to
feeling his manhood. so emphati-
cally that he-wishes to6ght John
L. Sullivan. I wish John was
down here, as he Is practicing for
Corbet at present, it would give
him small bit of exercise to
knock the spots out of this boss
fighter here at this place.
The girls have got mighty funny
here. You may be standing en-
joying yourself over some thought,
when all at once they will throw
a big gourd of water all over you.
1t kinder gets off with a fellow.
Politics has got somewhat quiet
now in our vicinity. We think
prohibition is going to get fair
vote in this country. Whata grand
country this would be if from rum
it could be free. Oh, how happy.
the mother could feel-that mother
to whom life is miserable; that
wife who has, 10 those many years
watered this land of drunkenness
with her tears. Let every benevo-
lent sympathizer with suffering
and down-trodden humanity rush
to the front, and with determina-
tion of heart make every effort
possible for the advancement Of the
perpetual annihilation of this sin.
Why can't we have some more
men out for the Legislature? l
like to have goodly number from
which to pick my men.
Mr.. c. L. Temples, of the Mine
Greek section takes great interest
in astromatical observations. He
wants to make tour round the
moon, and we think he is to start
to building his ladder for that
purpose soon. c. L. if you should
happen to find any of those beau
tiful women over there, don't be
partial, but divide like a benevolent
sympathizer.
Hoping to hear from many cor
respondents this week, 1 shall
close. VAN STAR.
Clintonward, S. G.
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FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.

respectfully announce to the people of Edge
field county thatI am a candidate for the Office
of School Commissioner. i will abide the resnlt
of the primaries and support the nominees Of
the party. NJ. B. DAVENPORT.
respectfully announce to my friends that /
am candidate for the Office of School Commits
to abide the result of the primary election, and
to support the nominees Of the party. If elected,
I shall discharge the duties of the Office faith
fully and efficiently. JoNN M. PROCTOR.
The friends of Capt. L. CHARLTON, appre-
ciating his faithful service, in the late war, as
well as during the past political war strife of
our country, and knowing that he is a straight
out Democrat hereby announce him rs candi-
date for the Office of School Commissioner OF
Edgefeld CONTEMPLATING him to abide the re-
suit of the primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

and Orr; second, whether or not
any Tillmanite who signed such
pledge has left Pelzer from any
cause. Will he be so kind as to
do that and give his information
to the public.
I will say in conclusion that as
soon as Mr.. T. is able to go out he
will give the public a true state
ment, under oath, of the whole
affair, and give the names of a
number of other men who were
treated as be was.
Very truly,
r. B. ZIMMERMAN,
E.,,;+ u;11 G n ',r=
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
The News Round and About
Wards.

DEAR Mr.. EDITOR: AS it has
been good while since 1 gave you
any news from this place, it affords
me much pleasure to contribute to
your good old paper.
The farmers around about here
in some places have been blessed
with good showers, but right at
this place, we have at present been
deprived of the renovating rain.
Our people are enjoying good
health 80 far as I can hear, though
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Fruit Hill, S. c.
Programme of the Baptist Asso.
citation.

BRETHREN: At the last meeting
of your executive committee the
following programme for the Asso-
citation at Bethany was adopted,
and also the following apportion-
ment for State Missions:
PROGRAMME FOR ASSOCIATION.
1. Meet at 10 o'clock a. M, and
organize.
2. Introductory sermon by Rev.
G. w. Bussey or T. j. Rook. In
termission.
8. Report On State Missions.
4. Report on Colportage.
5. Report on Home Missions.
6. Centennial report.
Z. Missionary sermon by Rev.
]. N. Booth or ]. P. Mealing.
8. Orphanage.
9. Report on Foreign Missions.
10. Temperance.
IL. Education.
Your committee recommend that
the statistical reports from the
churches be read when letters are
presented.
AppoRTIoNMENr FOR STATE MISSIONS.
Antioch. 500; Bold Spring, $40;
Bethany, $35; Clarks Hill, $40;
Dornsville, $40; Gilgal, $40;
Edge6eld, $50; Berea. $40; Little
Stevens Creek, $45; Modoc, SIS;
Mountain Creek, $50; Parksville,
$50; Mt. Zion, $25; Red Oak
Grove, s25; Republican, $40; Re-
hoboth, $25; Red Hill, $25;
Horns Creek, $25; Plum Branch,
$15.
w. H. YELDELL,
Chair. Elk. Com.
Longmires, S. G.
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

am candidate for reelection to the Office
OF County Treasurer. will abide the result of
the primary, and will support the nominees of
the Democratic party. w. L. STEVENS.
The friends of J. C. CAUGHMAN have agreed
that the public may know all the meanness he
has ever committed, therefore, we respectfully
nominate him rs a candidate for County Treas
urer, pledging him to abide the result Of the pri-
war, and we knowing him to be Christian gen.
tleman, heartily recommend him for said office.
To his political enemies we insist on two things
!st. That you circulate no false reports. and.
That you tell of no good act of his life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

"Miss Isabel" began the youth
nervously, "do you play the
guitar?"
"No," replied the maiden, 81
never tried to learn it"
"Mandolin?'
II detest the mandolin"
"Can-can you do fancy needle:
work |"
2''Are you a stamp collector"
'T have no fads, Mr.. Spoona.
more"
"You-pardon me-you can
cook?"
"Oh, yes. I can do almost any
kind of cooking"
"Bread, for instance?"
"My bread has taken the pre-
MUM at more than one fair"
"Can you-can you darn stock
ings?"
"I can"
"Sew on buttons9"
"To he sure"
"Keep a house clean and neat9'
"Why, I think so. I do most OF
our own housekeeping"
"Miss Isabel" said the young
man eagerly, "will you marry me?'
81 will not, Mr.. Spoonamore.
fear I would not suit you. CAM
chop wood, nor spade mp a garden
Our kitchen girl, Betty, though
would make an admirable wife
for you. Shall I 60 and send hel
in2"-Chicago Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Shaw township Club.

President j. B. Norris, calls q
meeting2of Shaw Township Club
for Tuesday, Aug. %. Place of
meeting Trenton.
Personal Mention.
enator Butler wasin town last
week, Congress having adjourned.
Mr.. Robert Lundy, of Horns
Creek section was in town last
Sunday.
Misses Ellie and Mary Coleman,
of Coleman's spent Sunday in
Edgefeld.
Mr.. James Abney, from the
Horns Creek section, was IN Edge
field on Sunday last.
Miss Mary Ann Jones', of Co-
lumbia is spending some time
with Miss Lucy Arthur.
Capt. and Mrs. G. B. Lake left
for Sullivan's Island on Monday,
where they will spend o few weeks:
Dr.. w. P. Addison, of Green
vile, is in town on visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Addison.
Mr.. Henry Watson and Mr.. John
Mobley, from near Johnston, paid
short visit to Edgefeld last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Tarrant, of
Mt. Carmel, spent last week in
EdgefeldIon a visit to Mrs. Caroline
Abney.
Our bright and popular young
friend, Miss Julia Prescott, who
has been spending some time in
Rock Hill and Chester, returned
home last week.
Mrs. Annie Holson, who has
been residing in the Red Hill
section for the past year or two,
has returned to our town and
occupies one of her houses in
"extreme Buncombe." y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
A Tillman Nun Turned Out of
Pelzer Factory.

Mr.. EDITOR: The following let
ter and comments thereon appeared
in the Johnston Monitor a week or
two since:
1t would be idle to even attempt
to contradict all the campaign
ISLANDERS that are scattered, abroad
in this sad day. But now and
occasionally something bobs up
that is 30 easily knocked into q
summer sigh, that we are compelled
to give it a lick in passing by.
Recently a report has been clr-
culated in this county to the effect
that Mr.. ]. w. Zimmerman had
been discharged from Pelzer fac
tory because he was q Tillmanite.
Now, We don't know who is re-
sponsible for the report, but certain
it is that somebody has told zone
of them things"
The following letter, from one Of
the factory officers to Capt. T. R.
Denny, will explain the situation !:
PELzER, Aug. list, 1S92.-Dear
Sir: Your favor of the 29th ult, to
Capt. E. A. Smyth, president, re-
ceived. Capt. S. is away for a few
days, but I reply at once and state
that J. w. Zimmerman gave his
notice to leave himself, and worked
out same and left of his own accord.
He was not discharged for politics
or anything else. Yours very truly,
WE. OWENS.
Now I wish to state to the pub
lie and to the many enquiring
friends of Mr.. ]. w. T., especially
those of the Kirksey section who
are wishing for true statement
from him as to why he left Pelzer,
that he is at my house quite sick
with fever and is unable to meet
the people as he desires and to
make a full aid true statement as
to why he had to leave there.
1t will be noticed that Mr.. w. E
Owens in his reply to the Hon. 7
R. Denny, most positively denies
Mr.. T's having been discharged
directly or indirectly, but says thai
'she gave notice that he intended
to leave and worked out same"
Now, the truth of the matter
Mr.. Editor, in the shortest way i
can be told, is this:
They passed an obligation
through the mill for the operatives
to sign, pledging themselves tx
vote for Sheppard and Orr. Mr.. 7
refused to sign it. Tho following
day his children were discharged
and offered their time at once. He
asked that they be allowed to worl
a notice, which is two weeks time
thinking that in the meantime hi
might be able to make arrange
ments elsewhere. Now this is th'
J, way he gave notice to leave. III
informed me that he would have
to leave Pelzer, and l at once tele
graphed him to remain there i
possible. He then went to Capt
smyth and informed him of tn
condition of his family, (his wifi
being an invalid and unable to b.
moved and asked him to b.
allowed to remain there, this wa
refused him and he was compelled
to move.
/ have two requests to make o
my honorable friend, Mr.. Denny
inasmuch as he is 30 much inter
ested: First, hat he ascertain
whether there was all obligation
passed through the factory requir
| ing the hands to sign, pledgin
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
FOR CORONER.

The friends of THos. E. BYRD present his
name for the office of Coroner. He will abide
the result of the primary and support the nomi'
nees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
TIL pIsrRIcr-pIckENs. WISE. AND SHAW

The friends of LEWIS P. CovAR in the town.
ships of Pickens. Wise, and Shaw, recognizing
in past years, respectfully present his name &c
the democratic voters Of the townships named
for the same office. He will abide the result OF
the primary and support the nominees Of the
marty. MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
FOR SHERIFF.

To the voters of Edgefeld county: respect.
fully announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff
and pledge myself to abide the result of the
primary election, and support the nominees of
the same. 6. w. TURNER.
/ respectfully announce myself as candidate
for reelection as Sheriff for Edgefeld county,
primary election. and to support the nominees
of the democratic party.
w II Onzrs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
TRIAL JUSTICES.
mEalwer4Ea, COLLIER. GREGG.

The friends of ]. M. w. GLOVER in..the town.
ships of Meriwcther, Collier and Gregg, present
his name for the office of Trial Justice and
pledge him to abide the rusut of the primary.
FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

Have your Buggy painted and
remodeled at G. b. Courtncy's re-
pair shop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
FOR AUDITOR.

The friends of JAMES B. ADAMS in Golfers
township respectfully present his name for the
office of Auditor, and pledge him to abide the
result of the primary.
GOLFERS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for Auditor; will abide the result of the pri-
mary election, and will support all the nominees
Of the arty. JOHN B. DAVIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

In all, there are 356 representa-:
tives in Congress to be elected
next Novamber.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
hampton Club

Meets in the courthouse on next
Saturday, Goth inst, at 4 p. M, by
order of PresidentJ. G. Tompkins.
Democrats desiring to enroll will
have an opportunity to do 80 at
this meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
FOR SENATOR.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

The friends of Senator w. H ZIMMERMAN
@ili support him for denomination to the State
Senate at the ensuing primary election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
COOPER AND PINE GROVE.
F,V, COOPER.

am a candidate for Trial Justice in III.
townships of Cooper and Pine Grove, viii
abide the result of the primary and support al
the nominees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

To please people with whom you
talk always know little less than
they do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

for the Office Of Trial Justice for the townships
of Cooper and Pine Grove-oth district. will
abide the result of the primary, and support al
the nominees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
HlRLER. TALRERr, MOSS.

At the solicitation of friends announce my.
self candidate for Trial Justice of the 9TH dis
trict, composed of Moss, Talbert, and Hiblei
townships, will abide the result of the primary
RoBERT CHEATHAM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

By request of members of the
Jury of Inquest first empannelled
to sit upon the body of Isham
Glover, we publish the whole OF
the evidence adduced before them :
MAYHEM GRIFFIN.
Mayhem Griffin sworn says:
There are two beer crates in front
of Paul & Covar's bar. I was sit
ting on one of them. Isham Glover
came from towards the hall, he met
somebody about halfway between
the park gate and where I was set
ting. I suppose he was there about
a minute, a gun fired, Isham stag
gered and fell, he rose and went
into the park and laied down.
Examined by Coroner: Don't
know who fired the gun. Judge
from the smoke that the gun was
in rear of me. Igot up looked
around, did not see anybody with
gun.
JAS. H. PAUL.
Jas. III. Paul, sworn, says: I was
sitting in, front of the bar, and
Mayhem Griffin was sitting on one
of the beer crates. I was sitting
in a chair leaning against q
column, heard the report of a gun,
heard Isham Glover: nolle. saw
him fall once or twice I am not
rtain, saw him 90 into the park
l don't know who shot the gun. ]
was outside of the house leaning
against the column with my face
towards the bar. Can't say that ]
would have seen them if any one
had have shot from the inside OF
the bar.
DIR. J. G. ToMPKINs.
DR.. J. G.. Tompkins, sworn says
I made a post mortem examina.
ton Oh Isham Glover this morn,
ing. Found that he had been shot
by the size Of the wound, l judge
with rifle. It entered the muscle
on the front part of the right arm
going in the outside of the muscle
passed out at the front and inner
side of the same muscle, entered
the body at a point three inches
below and three inches in rear ot
the right nipple, ranged inward
and to the left and slightly down.
ward, passed through the lower
portion Of both lungs, came ou'
of the body at a point three and
half inches below and two inches
Ito the right of the left nipple, Ell
tered the left hand at the last join
of the thumb, passed between th'
bone and skin of the, palm of th'
hand, came out at the left edge o
the hand. In my opinion dealt
was produced by alaceration of tn
lungs, together with interna
hernorhage.
The verdict of the Jury was tina
"Isham Glover came to his dealt
from a gun-shot wound in tn
hands of an unknown party to tn
jury"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

To the people of Edgeield county: I respect
fully announce myself as a candidate for the
Office Of Clerk of Court, and pledge myself to
the nominee of the same IouN B. Hill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Moss Township Club.

By order of President A. L.
Brunson, there will be meeting
of Moss Township Democratic
Club at Cheatham's store on Sat-
urday, Doth inst, at 3p. m. Every
member should be present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
$5 For the Round Trip.
PoluS LolgisSinuS Persim0neS Defert.
FOR CONGRESS-.

respectfully announce myself candidate for
accumulation to Congress in the Second Dis
trict, subject to the Democratic primary.
:. 6. D. T1LLMAN.
l beg to announce myself candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the Fifty Third
Congress from the Second Congressional Dis
tric, and respectfully solicit the support of such
of my fellow-citizens as have confidence in my
ability and determination to uphold the dignity
of the State and the rights of the people.
y = ROBERT ALpRlcH.
The many friends of Col. w. ]. TALBERr, re-
cognizing his ability and fitness, his Christian
virtue, and the deep interest manifested by him
IN the welfare of the whole people-his known
opposition to monopolies-his advocacy o. bet
ter system for circulating the currency of this
great country-his interest in the general well
fare OF the people and especially of the farmers,
hereby announce him as a candidate for electionl
under the democratic rule, to the House of Rep.
resentatives of the United States from the Sec.
ond Congressional district of South Carolina,
MANY CITIZENS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

respectfully announce myself for Trial Jus,
tice In the townships of Hibler, Talbert, ane
Moss. will abide the result of the primarie:
l. L. ZIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
H. c. PATTON.

respectfully announce that I am candidate
Tor reelection to the Office of Solicitor of the
9ifth Judicial district. will abide the result,
OF the primary and support the nominee of the
party. p. III. NELSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Charleston Chairman Declares
for reform.

Charleston, S. G. Aug. 6. The
line has, been sharply drawn on
the State issues here at last.
The bold announcement by
Theo. D. Jervey, chairman of the
Reform Democratic faction, of his
adherence to Governor Tillman,
means, anything that the faction
which he represents in Charleston
will rally to the support Of the
Tillman ticket.
Jervey is the brains of the Re-
form party, and, it is said, con-
trolls their votos. He was elected
at the May convention as a
delegate to the Chicago convention
by an alleged deal between the
Reformers of Charleston and the
managers of the convention, and
was the only member of the
delegation that voted for Cleve-
land at Chicago.
Jervey's adhesion to Governor
Tillman means probably upwards
of $500 for the Governor, and for
DR.. Stokes for Congresa, in Charles
ton.
The club rollswhich were filed
yesterday show a voting strength
of 1928 Regulars and 3,008 Re-
formers, but. as macy names are
on both rolls the total vote will
probably not exceed 5000. A
special feature of the meeting last
night, at which Jervey announced
his support of Governor Tillman,
was the fact that DR.. Stokes
Brawley's opponent for Congreas
| in the First District, was invited to
speak.
DR.. Stokes is making vigorous
run with the Reformers of the
upper wards. ;.
Jesyey's break for Tillman il
received here with some surprise
In his speech Jervey SAID
Governor Tillman was the "saviol
of the voters rights; he had voted
for him before and would vote fo1
him again." His speech was greeted
with appluse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

The friends of Mr.. ]. II. EDWARDS respect
July present his name to the Democracy of
Eds efeld county for seat in the House of Rep.
resentatives; they pledge himto abide the result
OF the pcimaries and to, support the nominees OF
the party. MANY FRIENDS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18

Have your Gin overhauled and
repaired at G. B. Courtney's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Washington Club.

I. By order Of President G. A.
Bunch, the Washington Township
Democratic Club will meet at
Modoc on Aug. 25th, at 4 p. m.
All members are requested to be
present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. D. r.
DuRIsoE n candidate for Clerk of Court Mt the
next primary election, and pledge him 10 abide
the result of said primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-08-18
Wise Township Club.

President S. B. Mays authorizes
us to call a meeting of this club
at Horns Creek Church on Friday
next, 10Th Inst, at 4 p. m.