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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26
EARLY n1ETHoDIsM
In Edgefield County-A Request
and Reminiscence.

Mr.. EDITOR: am anxious tc
secure some facts with reference to
the early history of Methodism in
Edgefeld village and also in Edge:
field county. 1 therefore beg the
use Of your columns to ask for any
facts, documents, traditions, Incl
dents that may assist mein getting
a satisfactory knowledge of the
struggles and triumphs of our
fathers.
Through recent investigation
along this liae I find that Edge
field village in the year 1889 Was
located within the bounds of the
old Cherokee circuit. at extended
from Campbelltown near where
Hamburg now stands up the Sa-
vannah to old Cherokee town,
thence in line along the Blue
Ridge across to Saluda taking the
course of that river down through
the neighborhood of the present
site of Cokesbury to Edge6eld. 1t
embraced. Edgefeld, Abbeville, and
Pendleton."
The first record we have, 30 far
as I know, of any preaching by a
Methodist preacher in the town Of
Edgefeld, -found-in'a-ietter writ.
ten by Beverly Allen to Mr.. Wesley
May 4th, 1871. Allen was one of
four Of the best pioneer preachers
in the connection who were ap-
pointed to form societies and cir
cults within the original limits of
the South Carolina conference.
He is described as "a devout and
Jealous preacher, became the
travelling companion of Bishop
Asbury and a correspondent of
Mr.. Wesley. He was man of ex-
traordinary talents; acquired an
almost unparalleled popularity as
a preacher, became a leader in the
ranks of the ministry, and a promi-
nent representative of Methodism,
married into highly respectable
family, and gained fine social
position in Carolina" Here is q
liberal extract from his letter tell
ing somethingof his visit to Edge
field Court House:
sat the conference in Charles
ton in 1889, 1 was appointed to
Georgia where I Ispent part of my
time. I had as formerly large con-
gregations and sometimes very
lively meetings. But the appear
ance Of an Indian War occasioned
me to spend most of my time in
South Carnlir----'"''-'-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26
Xanttppe's IridescGht Descrip-
ton of Edgefield's Latest
Sensations.

Mr.. EDITOR: Whittier's "Snow-
Bound" recurs to our mind aa we
look out on the widespread land
scape, one unbroken~ stretch of
snow as far as the eye can reach,
and probably one unbroken ex-
panse from here to far away frozen
Canada.
So beautiful everything appears
as the sun shines down in incahdes-
cent splendor on the glistening
earth beneath, as if the fairies
came out by night and powdered
the brown earth, the house tops,
and boughs of each oak, pine, and
elm--and all this reminds us of
Whittiers lovely poem, ,only that is
ap:cture of stillllfe while our snow
storm has been enlivened by spark
ling. and animated life, which
would perhaps do credit to New
England or Canada.
Quite a number of impromptu
sleighs have glided by accompanied
with merry peals of laughter, and
jingling of bells-ThnsA- -Hl~-l--
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26
Grip Van winkle"visits Atlanta.

MR.ED1roR: On the End inst, I gath
cred together my world by possess
sions, consisting of pair of sus-
penders, blacking brush, and tooth
pick, and emigrated from your
loved county to this busy, moving,
progressive city.
1t may seem strange to some of
your readers that l in my senility
should thus abandon the county
and State which has so long rocked
me in the cradle of F. to seek
"Aowery beds Of ease' The me-
tropolis of Georgia. But myste.
rious things have occurred before
and none should be surprised that
l have gotten two big for Edge
fields breeches and am seeking my
fortune where worth is appreciated.
So soon as / fully recover from
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

--rross aoatiy OH 0UuLuern
banks outside of the large cities
find it necessary to borrow money
at different periods during their
business year, and 1 presume our
banks will find no trouble in hav-
ing as much of their paper dis
counted as conservative banking
permits. 1t is with banks as with
individuals, they find no trouble
in having their paper discounted
if they prove their condition to be
sound, and their methods correct.
The Farmers Loan and Savings
Bank is ready to discount accepta-
BILE paper and has been offered all
the money it may need for the
business of this year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26
EVANS DIsPassARy Law
CONTINUED FROM FIRST rAGE.

From Evangeli.t Y. Is H;pard.
Mr.. EDITOR: aIy opinion il
regard to the D:spensa $ law il
that it is quite an impra, esr.snt or
the open saloon. While il ia moi
what true prohibi tionis:p ~ ted
we are all much better pleased
with half loaf fth9n nnnts al all."
The Dispensary s1s,y fllrn:sa to
the intoxicants al the liqpog he
wants, yet it will .:ot fa, nish an
inviting rendezvous COY tie boys
and men, where they nay oaf snd
play billiards while learn ng the
habits of intempersncc, | have
thought and prayed . ereat deal
over this whiskey evil 20 iiia last
five years. ] live nept sac t5~ns,
Ninety-Si1 and Greena ooe, and
have seen them both 5rh opon
saloons and the esFii, :ef.
There can be no greater cs;.so 10 q
people than an open saloap,
As q prohlbitionist We oa5l
much prefer out and ont probii,,--
tion of the liquor traffic il. psetv
way, With stringent penalties III:
it's violation and public o6iei Is Il.
sympathy with its enfo 'ei,t.
This is denied US howe2ss ara We
are confronted with an ent.raIy
different condition of affairs which
calls for consideration.
The new law cannot pa iustiGed
on any moral ground, neither cSn
the old, and no one who looks a.
the question from a moral sta.ia.
point would be fully satisfied sith'
it. Oh! what a curse E;hiskey lie
to the rising generation,
Some argue that prre.bit.oa y
any kind does not 'sjblt,. and
that men will continue % sell, and
drink whiskey, under anv ciren,o-
stances. If we accept this as;gan
argument against any kind of pro.
hibition, we can use it against any
law upon our statute books, even
the most sacred, which says ''Thou
shalt not kill" We know that our.
land is polluted with innocent
blood, but who would be 80 silly as
to erase that law from our statute
books? Men will commit murder
it matters not what law is passed.
I am for prohibition, first, last,
and all the time.
Yours truly,
PIERCE B. K1NARD.
Ninety-Six, S. G. 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

-. - .----7-..v-ss -sspPt1dnCeS anu
electrical machinery are rsplete
and complete in every particular.
Gpsting upward of seventy thous-
and dollars.
"When / can read my titles clear"
To millions in disguise,
I'll endow q goodly share
To the worthy enterprise.
The grand old ADVERTISER is =
most welcome visitor, tits like a
letter from home.
AL honor and glory to Tillman
for his interest. in common
with tie prohibitionists.
RIP VAN WINKLE.
ktianta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

congregation to whom 1 spoke
freely. All were still and attended
to what 1 said till toward the close
of the sermon, when the word
caused trembling and weeping in
the whole assembly, Soon after
they cried for mercy, and the poor
distressed creatures fell on their
knees, beseeching us to pray for
them, which we did. nor would they.
suffer us to leave them without
promising, if possible, to visit them
again. Some found mercy and
peace to their souls and others were
under deep distress.
On my way the day following,
May 9th 1890, I preached in Edge
field Court House to very con-
siderable number of attentive peo-
pie, to whom / declared the oath Of
God that he. has no pleasure in the
death of a sinner. Toward the
conclusion, one woman sitting on a
lofty seat dropped to the floor and
soon after lumber of others came
and fell on their knees, crying for
mercy and several found deliver
ance =
After preaching six sermons and
riding one hundred and ten miles
in four days, I preached a few
times around in my neighborhood
and then with my family set out
for Wilkestown in Georgia. On
our way we had some very lively
meetings, but most of all, Oh our
return at a quarterly meeting held
in Cherokee circuit South Carolina,
where, before I had preached one
half of my sermon, my voice could
scarcely be heard for the cries of
some, and rejoicing of others. The
second day it was more 30. I sup
pose there were near two hundred
on their knees desiring to be prayed
for. The number of those who
found salvation at this time, /
know not. Many such seasons as
this we wert favored with in
the course of the summer"
He continues in this letter to re-
cite wonderful displaye of the Di-
vine power here and there in the
conviction and conversion of hum
dreds of souls. Through this very
interesting letter, we get glimpse
of the early Methodist circuit
rider, flying from place to place
with the everlasting gospel, un-
varying and undaunted. We wit
ness too the mighty forces of good
and evil in stubborn canflict and
hear "the thunder If the captains
and the shoutings."
A. B. WATSON.
Does any one know anything of
these women? Do any women at
tend our services to-day in Edge
field occupying lofty seats of pride,
contempt or indifference?
A. B. W.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26
Assessors Notice.

THE books will be open from
Z! Jan. 1, 1893, to Feb. 20, 1893,
for the purpose of receiving tax
returns for the fiscal year COM
mencing January, 1898, and ending
Oct. 81, 1893.
All persons owning property, or
otherwise having control of such
property, either as agent, husband,
guardian, father, trustee, executor,
administrator, etc., should return
the same in the county in which
such property is situated, under
oath, and within the time pre-
scrlbed by law.
Section 177, G. S., prescribes the
manner and form for merchants
returns.
Sec. 215, G. S., requires the
Auditor to add so % of the prop
erty valuation of all persons who
fail to make their returns within
the time prescribed by law.
Sec. 1872, prescribes that insur-
ance agents shall make returns of
the business done by each COM
pany.
All male citizens between the
ages of 21 and so are required to
pay poll tax of 81.
All returns sent by mail must be
made out on the proper blanks and
sworn to before a proper officer
qualified to administer oaths.
1 will be at the following places
at the time specified below, to re-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

An elderly woman stopped a
gentleman in the city hall corridor
yesterday and asked the way to
the district cternity's office.-Buf-
falo Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

----~r-wICn D0X SleQs. fretty
little Julia, coquettish Laura, mis-
chievous Corrie get in at the top
of the slope and 60 skimming down
to the bottom. Half way down
there is a sink and nine times out
of ten they would 60 crashing over
in the snow, followed by peals of
laughter and pelting of snow balls.
Nothing daunted they spring up,
right themselves and skim to the
foot. Coquettish Laura, however,
makes it everytime. At the dip,
you see her sun-bonnet disappear
and you think she has capsised, !,
but up shecomes on the other side
aud skins along to the foot of the
long slide.
If we have another snow-storm
this winter, Mr.. Hart and Mr..
Parks should send across Baffins
Bay up into frozen Greenland aud
import a lot of reindeer for these
three lovely little Eskimos. The
toboggen party was certainly spark
ling, still we hope the unprecedent-
ed icy weather will break up, and
We may have warmth and sunshine,
then work will once more be re.
sumed, for dig and delve and work
must 60 on while time lasts.
We attended I the church-wed-
ding of Mr.. Griffin and Miss Ander'
son, and as Dido might say, it was
enjoyable. The bride looked beausi-
full. Conspicuously pretty was Miss
sallie Dozier, she was lovely blue
flower. At the Worlds Fair, the
Misses Dozier, Tweetie Hill Minna
and Annie Bee, Lizzie Glover
Fannie Tompkins and Agnes Grif-
fin, should be shown as types OF
Southern beauty.
Not many weeks have elapsed
since the Fife meeting, which drew
large crowds day and night, and
did much good. We remember
Mr.. Fife's glowing words and
heavenly smile even yet. and Mr.
Ramaey's fine singing. We hope
they will come to EdscGcld once
more. aMay we be there when the
general roll is called" and meet
loved ones who have gone Oh be.
fore, some who have so recently
left Us too.
Some Georgian has recently To-
Gated Jay Gould's final resting
place among the lost, and Mrs.
FELTON, defends him. know some
of the nob,est people whose lives
are full of Doble deeds with charac-
ters sunshiny and sweet, who
are wealthy and live luxuriously:
so the rich and great are not carried
! Ito perdition merely for being rich
Goodbye, Mr.. Editor, for the
present, until the snow meltl
away.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

By using Halls Hair Remover,
gray, faded or discolored hair
assumes the natural collier of youth,
and grows luxurant and strong,
pleasing everybody.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

CO. 95 cents on the dollar will
be paid for school checks at the
ADVERTISER Office, provided you
are subscriber to the paper, or
become a subscriber when you
bring in the checks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

Edgefeld C.H. from Feb. 6, 1893,
to Feb. 20, 1898, after which time
so % will be added to the property
of all parties failing to make re-
]. B. DAVIS,
Auditor Il O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26

Does any one know anything of
these women? Do any women at
tend our services to-day in Edge
field occupying lofty seats of pride,
contempt or Indifference?
A. B. w.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1893-01-26
First it blew,
And then it snew,
Aud then il friz.

After weeks of bitterly cold
weather we were expecting a change
in the shape of warm spring rains
when, on last Wednesday morning,
ltosour amazement:it began to snow,
kept it up briskly all day, sleeted
ali Wednesday night and snow
ed all day Thursday. By
that time the snow was five inches
deep on the level and over a foot in
the drift. 1t is still with US, and
we have ceased to he astonished a,
any phase the weather may as
sume, having resigned ourselves to
our arctic surroundings. In Edge
field, 10 degrees above zero was the
coolest point reached. On Satnr-
day morning. a fog that had formed
during the night froze on trees and
gras- and shrubs, and the eye was
delighted by the magnifceDce of
the scene. Nature, when she puts
on her severest aspect, has smile
somewhere if you will look for it.
Such anow fall hasn't been seen
ii Edgefeld since 1867. Lands
will be greatly benefited by this
arctic wave. The ammonia in the
snow is gradually absorbed, and
old farmers say a FIVE inch snow is
worth So per acre to che soil /; ac-
cordingly this will be great crop
,unar
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
Worlds Fair Visitors.

An intending visitor to the coming
Worlds Fair at Chicago need have nc
fear as to the possibility of securing
satisfactory accommodations, at rea
sonable rates, at either the many hotels
or residences listed in a neat pamphlet
entitled, "Homes for Visitors to the
Worlds Fair" compiled at great ex-
pense and published by trustworthy
Chicago firm. This book contains q
list of about 5000 private families who
will accommodate visitors in Chicago
during the time Of the Fair, viz: May
1st to October 30th; gives their names
and addresses, and number of rooms
each will have to spare. The book
also gives list Of the hotels and their
locations; has twelve full-page, large
scale maps, each representing a section
of the city, so that with this informa-
ton before him the intending visitor
himself can, at leisure, select the quar-
ter of the city in which he would pre-
fer to stop, corresponding in advance
with one or more families in that To-
cality with regard to rates and the ac-
commodations desired.
To help you in fixing in advance
upon your place of residence while at
tending the Worlds Fair, we have
placed in the hands of our agent at
your station copies Of this work, which
may be obtained at so cents per copy
w. Ii. WINFIELD,
GPA Cotton Belt Route.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
TO WORLDS FAIR VISITORS.

You will be robbed in Chicago du-
ring the Worlds fair, If you are not
posted. Every subscriber to the
Saturday Blade or Chicago Ledger
will receive free certificate emitting
the holder to call at our office at any
hour, day, night or Sunday, during
the Worlds fair, and we will locate
you at whatever priced room you
wish. We personally investigate
boarding houses, rooms to rent,
hotels, ETC., and can save
you great deal of money. This de
partment has a postoffice, reading
and writing room, baggage and
parcel room, telegraph Office, waiting
room. All these privileges are alb
solutely free to every subscriber
The Saturday Blade is a highly illus.
trated weekly newspaper. The
Chicago Ledger is a well known
family and literary illustrated weekly.
These papers are the most interest
ing weeklies extant and have
the largest circulation of any week
ly newspaper IN the world-500,0 900
copies weekly. The price of either
paper is $500 per year, $l,00 for six
months, or three months for 80 cents.
Send in your subscriptions. Aguide
to Chicago and the Worlds Fair, also
sample copies, sent free to any ad-
dress. The Saturday Blade, the
Chicago Ledger, largest weeklies in
the world. 100000 copies weekly.
W. D. BOYCE,
115-117 9th Ave, Chicago.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
The United States Blue Book

Is register of all Federal offices ana
employments in each State and Terri,
tory, the District of Columbia and
abroad, with their salaries, emoluments
and duties; shows who is eligible for
appointment, questions asked at ex-
aminations, how to make an applica-
ton and how to push IL to success
and gives besides vast amount OF
important and valuable information
relative to Government positions
never before published.
Book, published by j. Ii. Soule, is
handsomely bound in cloth. Price
75c., sent postpaid to any address, Oh
receipt of price. Address or call on
DAILY DEMOCRAT, n
4.26-tf Texarkana, Ark.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
BuckIen,s Arnlca Salye.

The best salve in the worl for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chappcd hands, chill.
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02

If you need anything in my
line, | will be pleased to fill
your orders. All orders re-
ceive prompt attention. Eggs
packed SO they can be shipped
with perfect safety; nothing
sent c. O. d. The cash must
accompany all orders. No
fowls for sale until after July
rst, 1893. Address all or
ders to
Miss T. f. Sharp,
Care A. s. Blythe. Texsrkana. Ark.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02

An Episcopal clergyman who has
oficiated twice at large political con-
ventions says the only office in the
prayer book for such occasions is the
forms of prayer to be used for those
at sea.-Christian Inquirer.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
nos.Rre,s WINE OF cARuvI Tor weak Nerves.
&.

Tailor Shears; / lost good Gus
toner last week by death. Tailor
Cutter. What was the matter with
himP Tailor Shears: Hadaflt. Tail
or Cutter Mercy Died Of the shock,
/ suppose?-Chicago Tribune
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02

A.: Why have you tbrashed your
son so numerically? Peasant: Because
he dreamed last night that he won 800
marks in the lottery, and then went
and spent every cent of 1t on bycicle.
-Fliegende Blaetter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, settIngSl 50
White Plymouth Rock eggs, setting 90
Single Comb Brown Leghorn, setting / so
Rose Comb White Leghon, / setting 2 90
Black Menorcas eggs, setting ..,... IS
Silver Spangfed Hamburg eggs, set. rs
Bronze Turkey eggs, setting ...... 90
White Rabbits, per pair. 2 50
Black Langshan eggs, setting ... rs
Light Brahmas eggs, / setting .. 2 90
Red Caps eggs, 1 setting. .,......,.... 1 IS
White Crested Black Polish eggs,
setting g........................"....1 rs
Silver Laced Wyandott eggs, setting rs
White Face Black Spanish eggs, 1 set rs
Pekin Duck eggs, setting 2 90
Lop Ear Rabbits, per pair. 90
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
Gateway tn AND frum TExHs and
thE ErEat 6nuthwEst.

Texarkana live progressive city-Twn Cyocated partly
Texas and partly Arkansas her $4,000 population being about equally d
wdd between the two States Though comparatively young she has
and developed few other cities have done
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
HERE IS SOMETHING GOOD
Tunobb,rn vo Anvil "a 1909
For Your Rheumatic, Friends.

If any Of your friends are troubled
with rheumatism have them read
this:
Lynchburg, Va, April 18, 1898.
| desire to say that Chalnberlain's
Pain Balm has cured one of our cit
izens of rheumatism of two years
standing. One bottle did the work.
This gentlemen, Mr.. r. ii. Parnell,
ticket agent of the G. & 0. r, r., now
recommends Pain Balm to all his
friends.-F. c. Helbig. 50 cent bot
ties for sale by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
OAKS
Poultry Farm,
Texarkana, Arkansas.

Now is the time to supply
yourself with eggs for hatch
ing form the finest line Of
Thoroughbred Poultry that can
be found anywhere:
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
A RAILROAD CENTER.

Texakana has eight railroads. with thousand resident railroad
employees this her especial advantages the commercial world and
this together with the high and healthy location the city will in few
make her city Of $4,000 population One Of these railroads owned
by people and manageable water thus giving competing
by water
ELECTRIC LIGHTS, WATER WORKS AND STREET RAILWAY
system electric lights works unsurpassed
ny Of times her population Also has splendid gas pnt
splendid system of street railroads pemae thec every direction
BANKS, FACTORIES, ETC.
We have four National banRs with operating capital Of $60O000
There manufacturing enterprises among them
factories factory cotton seed oil MILL number large um
factories factory compress $25O0O Government building
md Federal 5000 union dpothe finest Of the Mssis
spp river two yeday three large fcass hotels with
pacy for 400 guests daily large Wholesale houses tatdoan immense
obbng trade.
LOCATION SOCIETY, ETC
ppex about the high
est point plateau formed by Red and Sulphur rivers which nearly
parallel and due east for about 100 miles, and at distance Of about
thirty miles apart Being located on elevation the drainage good
Lime poes and gypsum hand and coal on lead and anmony
and will be virtually doors and
complete the railroads building the mines Thousands Of
hardwood timber right hand Public graded schools with fine brick
school buildings and two excellent colleges Churches one Christian
denominations with church property valued 10000 No city the South
refined polite society," generous and hoabe
pie Strangers treated courteouy and pains taken show them
many advantages.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
Always full of Late Local Editorial and Tp!egrahic news
OFFICIAL ORGAN

the Miller County and City Democracy and most popu-
lar paper in Southwest Arkansas.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02
THE WEEKLY DEMOCRAT

contains the Of the daily and has the largest crcu
..4s.Ya laton of any paper in South Arkansas
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-06-02

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