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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13

Rising from the piano stool Mr..
Bacon bowed again and in 8. softly
modulated voice said that his
cranky kaleidoscope would be found
without regularity or system
events and anecdotes FIR o ~
the year of grace, 1S45, to the
year of perhaps not go much grace,
1895. Gljmpses of life and of his
tory, some sad and sombre, others
gay and bright and all "higgledy-
piggledy."
He spoke of the days of '45,
when South Carolina had filled
her years with honor, prestige and
power. 1t was a golden high noon
of wealth, luxury and pleasure.
1t was an age of minds titantic; !;
when our orators spoke nations
listened. The broad fields sent
their masses of heecy staple out
to clothe the millions. The sun
sets were brighter in those days
and the poppies were redder and
the pickannies were blacker,
greasier and dirter than now. The
people were intellectual, for they
had come from the best of the
worlds people. In those days if
the people had only Joshua's gift,
that they might have called the
sun to stand still forever!
Then the war came. It was a
strong, manly fight and the Con-
federate soldiers saved their self
respect. That was surely worth
the struggle, that they might
hand 1t down to their children's
children.
There are many phases of life in
the forties that are gone entirely
iu the nineties. How different it
is in the matter of servants. Then
each young lady or gentleman had
from half a dozen to a score OF ne
groes to their bidding? Getting up
in the cold and "wrasseling" with
a fire was not so pleasant as when
he remembered the colored boy
would bring in q lot of 'lit'ud"
and start cheerful blaze.
Mr.. Bacon painted pretty pic
ture of the country place where he
was raised in Edgefield County,
and compared it humorously to
the modern dwellings. NANNY"
and "Mauma," those two institu-
tions of the days gone by, we're
pictured, and the story of his own
childhood guardian, NJ m m y
Rachael, was exquisltely told. The
description of negro funeral and
the sermon, which Mr.. Bacon had
heard when bat 10y, were very
interesting. He had found that
th.' hoodoo songs and incantations
had not gone, for down in Georgia
only last year be had heard and
seen scenes almost as weird as that
he remembered in his child
hood. 4 i
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Death of Mr.. William Quarles.

Mr.. William Quarles of the Frank
lin section of this county died at his
home on Tuesday night, the 9Th inst.
His death was sudden one. He had
been blowing all day, came home about
dark and eat hearty supper. A few
minutes thereafter he complained to
his wife of feeling badly. These were
his last words and almost immediate
ly after speaking them he fell into his
wife's arms dead. Heart failure IS
what the physicians pronounce the
ma'ady.
Deceased was about sixty-two years
of age and leaves wife and five grown
sons to mourn their loss.
William Quarles made an excellent
soldier during the late war, was an
upright citizen, tender father and
husband, a kind neighbor, and Chris
tian. What better can be said Of any
man? Our heartfelt sympathies are
extended to the bereaved ones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13

"The situation may be brifly
summarized as follows: The long
established mills of the East, with
their millions invested, have no
idea of an exodus to the South.
They have been trying TO bull
doze their Legislatures. The best
hope of getting Eastern money in
Southern mills is to go after un-
employed capital, pot that al
ready invested in New England
cotton mills. Lastly, the way to
get this Eastern money is to show
our faith by our works; first, put
up our own money, and then ask
the North and East to supply the
balance that is needed. Many a
man is willing to get into a boat
if the man who invites him to en-
bark is already IN it, who would
not care to risk his life all by
himself."-Ex.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Nor so HARD AS IT SEEMS.

The idea Of being able to invent
something strikes most people as
being very difficult; this delusion
the Company wishes to dispel. 1t
is the simple things and small in
ventions that make the greatest
amount of money, and the complex
ones are seldom profitable. AL
most everybody, at some time or
another, conceives an idea, which,
if patented, would probably be
worth to him a fortune. Unfortu-
nately such ideas are usually dis
missed without thought. The sim
pie inventions like the car window
which could be easily slid up and
down without breaking the pas
senger's back, the sauce pan, the
collar button, the nut lock, the
bottle stopper, the snow shovel,
are things that almost everyone
sees some way of improving upon,
and 1t ls these kind OF Inventions
that bring the greatest returns to
the author.
The prize we offer will be paid
at the end of each month, whether
the application has been acted
upon by the Patent Office or not
Every competitor must apply for
patent on his invention through
US, and whether he secures the
prize or not, the inventor will have
a valuable present.
THE PRESS CLAIMS CO.,
JOHN WEDDERBURN, Gen'l Man'r.
619 F St. N. w. Washington, d. c.
P. S. The responsibility of this
compan, may be judged from the
fact that its stock is held by about
seventeen hundred of the leading
newspaper of the United States
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
News and Courier.
A Charming Lecture.
Mr.. JAMES T. BACON REVIEWS
LIFE IN CAROLINA FOR THE LAST
HALF CENTURY.

A large and cultured audience
assembled at Unitarian Hall, Arch
dale street, last evening and lis
tened with unfagging attention
and interest to the lecture of Mr..
James 7. Bacon, of Edgefeld, on
South Carolina in 1S45 and 1895.
The lecturer was introduced by
the Rev. Mr.. Whitman, who all
nounced his subject aa "An Old
Mans Kranky kaleidoscope" but
"those who know Mr.. Bacon are
well aware that he is not an old
man, for he has q heart of perpess-
ual YOUTH -
MIR. Bacon, after bowling in re-
sponse to the hearty applause
which greeted him, turned to a
piaho ON the stage and played a
brilliant and beautiful overture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
CalhOun's Sweetheart.

There is an old lady at the
Louise home in Washington NAM
ed Miss Hartley Graham, who
was a belle in South Carolina six
ty years ago, and was betrothed
to John G. Calhoun when he was
at the height of his prominence.
But for some reason he married
another woman, and she has re-
NAMED a maiden to this day. She
has a bracelet made of his hair,
which was a fashionable sort of
keepsake in those days, and a
daguerrotype that he gave her
shortly after they became engag-
ed. She spent much of her girl
hood and her womanhood in
Washington, where she knew Clay
and Webster, and danced with
Buchanan at the Navy Yard balls
before anybody dreamed that he
would be President. But in her
jewel-box, with other mementoes,
are several from Mrs. Cleveland
which she prizes more than any
thing else. The last one was da-
ted a few days after the Presi-
dents wife returned from Gray
Gables last November, and it
reads:
Dear Miss Graham: II have
just gathered these flowers at
Woodley aud | thought l would
send them to you this morning as
a reminder of my return.
Yours sincerely,
FRANCES CLEvELEND.
Chicago Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Harper's Weekly
IN 1895.

HARPER's WEEKLY is pictorial his
tory of the times. It presents every
important event promptly, accurately,
and exhaustively in illustration and
descriptive text Of the highest order.
The matter in which, during 1894, it
has treated the Chicago Railway
Strikes and the China-Japanese War,
and the amount of light it was able to
throw on Korea the instant attention
was directed to that little-known
country, are examples of its almost
boundless resources. Julian Ralph, the
distinguished writer and correspond
ent, has been sent to the seat of war;
and there Joined by G. D. Weldon, the
well-known American artist, now for
many years resident in Japan, who has
been engaged to cooperate with Mr..
Ralph in sending to HARPER's WEEKLY
exclusive information ana illustration.
During 1895 every vital question
will be discussed with vigor and with
out prejudice in the editorial columns,
and also in special articles by the high
est authorities in each Department..
Portraits of the men and women who
are making history, and powerful and
caustic political cartoons, will continue
to be characteristic features. This
Busy World, with its keen and kindly
comment on the lesser doings of the
day, will remain aregular department.
Fiction. There will be two powerful
serials, both handsomely illustrated
"The Red Cockade," stirring romance
of olden days by StanleYJ. Weyman,
and novel of New York, entitled
'srhe Son of His Father" by Brander
Matthews-several novelettes, and
many short stories by popular writer's
Send for Illustrated Prospectus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Harper's S Bazar
IN 1895.

Elegant and exclusive designs for Outdoor
and Indoor Toilettes from Worth models by
Sandoz and Chapius, are an important feature.
These appear every week. accompanied by
minute descriptions and details. Our Paris Let
ter, by Katharine dc Forrest, is weekly tran
script OF the latest styles and caprices in the
mode. Under the head of New York Fashions,
plain directions and full particulars are given rs
to shapes, fabrics, trimmings, and accessories of
the costumes of fwell-dressed women. Children's
Clothing receives practical attention. a fort
nightly Pattern-sheet Supplement enables read
ers to cut and make their own gowns. The wo
man who takes HARPER's BAZAR is prepared for
every occasion in life, ceremonious or informal,
where beautiful dress is requisite.
Au American Serial, Doctor 'Warrick's
Daughters, by Rebecca Harding Davis, strong,
novel of American life. partly laid in PennsyI-s
vania and partly in the far South, will occrlyi
the last half of the year. - - -
My Lady Nobody, an intensely exciting noys
by Maarteen Martens, author Of "God,s IS Fool
.'The Greater Glorr,n etc., will begin the year.
Essays and Socioi Chats. To this department
Spectator will contribute her charming papers
on What We are Doing 'in New Y5rk society.
Answerst to Correspondents Questions receive
the personal attention of the editor, and are an
swered atthe earliest possible date after their
receipt. ifsN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
PRIZES ON PATENTS,
How to Get 500 and Perhaps
Make q Fortune.

We secure patents and to induce
people to keep track Of their bright
ideas we offer a prize of one hun
dred dollars to be paid on the first
of every month to the person who
submits to us the most meritorious
invention during the preceding
month. We will also advertise
the invention free of charge in the
National Recorder" weekly
newspaper, published in Washing
ton, D. c., which has an extensive
circulation throughout the United
States and is devoted to the inter-
ests of inventors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Send for Illustrated Prospectus.

The Volumes of the WEEKLY begin
with the first Number for January Of
each year. When no time is mentioned,
subscriptions will begin with the num-
ber current at the time of receipt of
order.
Cloth Cases for each volume, suita-
BILE for binding, will be sent by mail,
postpaid, on receipt OF 500 each. Title
page and Index sent on application.
Remittances should be made by Post
office Money Order or Draft, to avoid
chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this -ad-.-
vertisement without the express order
of Harper Sc Brothers.
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
Harper's Magazine, year. $500
Harper's Weekly, -; 400
Harper's Bazar, 400
Harper's Youg People, eco
Postage Free to all subscribers in the.
United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Address: HARPER & BROS,
P. O. Box $50, New York City.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Harper's Magazine
s..a s...-.4. IN 1895. axs:s-z-laS

SSss r..u LIN 1870. s,SIs~-Ea
''The Simpletons.' new novel by Thomas
Hardy, will begin in the December Number,
1894, and continued to November, 1895. Whoever
may be ones favorite among English novclsts,
it will be c.ndeded by all critics that Thomas
Hardy stands foremost as master artist in fc-
ton, and "The Simpletons" may be expected tc
arouse enthusiasm not inferior in degree to that
which has marked ''Trilby''-the most SUCCESS
full story of the year. Another leading feature
will be the "Personal Recolectons of Joan of
Arc" by the Scur Louis dc Contc, Her Page
and Secretary, under which guise the most popu-
lar of living American magazine writers will
present the story Of the Maid of Orleans. In the
January Number will appear profusely illus
trated paper on s.Charldston and the Carolinas,"
the first of series of Southern papers.
Northern Africa is attracting more attcntio
than at any other time since it was the seat o
empires. The next volume of HARPEH'S MAGA-
ZINE will contain uritustrated articles or this
region, and three of them will depict the present
lite there. Julian Ralph will prepare for the
MAGAZINE u series of eight stories, depicting
typical phases of "Chinese Life and Manners.'
Besides the long stories, there will begin in tic
January Number the first chapters of "A Three
Part Novelette,, by Richard Harding Davis-the
longest work yet attempted by this writer. COM
plete short stories by popular writers will con-
tinue to be a feature OF the MAGAZINE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13

~
address the Confederate veterans of
Newberry county at their annual
meeting in July.
Supervisor Whittle is considering
the advisability of covering the bridge
at Chappells. This is an expensive
structure and ought to oe protected.
DIR. T.. r. Gwaltney invited the
young people of the Baptist congre-
CATION to meet together on Sunday af-
ternoon last in tie Baptist church, for
the purpose of organizing a society
for special religious training and cul-
ture and also to do benevolent WORK.
All the young people of this church
are cordially invited on every first
and third Sunday.
A Good Liver.
Keep your liver active and you'll
not suffer with Billiousness-there's
the secret. When bilious try 25-cent
package of Simmons Liver Regulator,
powder. Take on the tongue, or make
q tea. You'll take no more pills.
The Edgefield Rifles.
The Edgefeld Rifles of our town
have reorganized with forty names
enrolled. The following are the Off.
GERS elected:
r. S. Anderson, Captain,
w r Coyar, 1st. Lieutenant,
q r. Sharpton, End "
T. B Reese, 3rd
P w Gibson, lst. Sergeant,
Il ] Paul, End "
L G Carson, 3rd
IOL Dobson, Jr., 4th
w S Covar, 9TH
LIP Covar, Q. N.
| l. G Bell, 1st. Corporal,
NJ w Reese, End
r L Scurry, 3rd
f P Arthur, 4th
] Fl Carter, Secretary and Treasurer.
J VIM Thurmond, Attorney,
Rev. NJ NJ Brabham, Chaplain.
Windfall to the Schools.
Some weeks ago correspondent OF
the ADVERTISER over the signature
"Pedasosue" called attention to the
fact that quite large school fund had
accumulated by some hook or crook
and was lying idle in one of the Edge
field banks not even drawing inter-
est. This article was called to the
attention of the Grand Jury at the
, present term of court, and an investi-
CATION by that body followed which
disclosed the fact that there is III the
Farmers Bank to the credit OF the
school fund Of Edgetield County the
snug little sum of $6S53.2l. As no one
seemed to have or cared to exercise the
authority 70 pay out this fund, at the
suggestion of the Grand Jury, A. s.
S. Tompkins, Esq, brought an action
in the nature of Mandamus dir ected
to School Commissioner Lott and re-
quiring him to show cause before
Judge Earle on Monday of this weak,
why said fund should not be distrib-
uted. Upon the bearing Judge Earle
ordered the School Commissioner to
apportion the whole amount among
the different schools of the County,
the trustees of the different schools to
uSe their separate quotas in carrying on
schools between April lst and August
lst of the current year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Tobacco! Tobacco !!
.(o(-

500 lbs. of Choice, North Caro-
lima Chewing Tobacco just receiv-
ed at prices from 27t to SOC. pei
lb. put up in small package con.
venient for Farmers. Give US a
trial on Tobacco and we will save
you fome money. Our 30c. Tobac-
co il a good article.
JAS. M. COBB.
Jan. 20-'95.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Notice..

IN the future the undersigned Com
pany will loan money only upon town
property. This offer applies to any
towns in Edgetield County. For par
ticulars write Croft & Tillman, our
Attorneys. Guarantee, Savings Loan
and Ivestment Company.
Jan. 1856.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13

COTTON WANTED.-The
Langley Manufacturing Com
.pany will.pay Augusta prices
for Cotton delivered at their
Factory at Langley S. c.,
until further notice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Look Out (!
Look Out /!

New Prints, Ginghams, White
and Colored Knitting Cotton.
Bleached and Brown Domestics
Prices to meet DC. Cotton, we want
your business.
JIM. COBB.
Jan. 12-1ni.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Send for Illustrated Prospectus.

The volumes of the MAGAZINE begin with TIE
Numbers for June and December of each year.
Wheu no time is mentioned, subscriptions will
begin with the Number current at the time of
receipt of order. Cloth Cases, for binding, so
cents each-by mail, postpaid. Title-page and
Index sent on application.
Remittances should be made by Postoficc
Money Order, or Draft, to avoid chance o. loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
ment without the express order of Harper x
Brothers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Bridge Letting.

- 1A = ASII1i1S'
ONE or more of the commissioners
will be at the Pow Bridge on Saluda
River on Monday the 25th of March,
at 10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose of
letting said bridge to be built by the
lowest bidder, reserving the right to
reject any and and all bids.
NJ. A. WHITTLE,
Feb. %, '95. Supervisor.
Also, one or more of the commits
sioners will be at the Etheredge bridge
on Monday 25th of March, Mt o'clock
p: m, for the purpose of letting said
bridge to be built by the lowest bidder.
reserving the right to reject any and
all bids.
NJ. A. WHITTLE, Go. Sup.
j. d. FRASER CPk.
Feb. 23, 1895.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
TOBACCOES.

aDixie," Sullivan" "R. & W.
One "X" "South Bound" "Rose
Bud" "Old Ned" "Red Bee," &c.
By the Box, Zoe. lb, 24c.. and 28c.
lb. My Tobaccoes are ne plus altra.
Fine stock of Smoking Tobaccoes,
Durham, +" "Yellow Rose," "seal
of North Carolina" "Womans
Heart" "Powhatan," ""Greenback, u
and Mr.. Legion finds solid COM
fort here. Indeed I am the Tobac-
co man of Edgefeld, l make it a
study and speciality.
My prices am sure, will i'm
press you, but what [ want you to
remember longest is that I sell for
cash. A merchant selling at such
prices as have mentioned except
for cash would close up in six
months. DO not ash for credit,
do not solicit credit business, cred
it died last year. DON'T ASK FOR
CREDIT.
e. J. NORRIS.
Edgefeld, Feb. 5, '95.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
Hard Times and How They Ma
SOftened and Sweetened.

Granufated Sugar 20 lbs. to dol
lar, 48c. lb.H by b'l. Rio Coffee,
Best, f22 to 25c. lb. Cracked Rice,
SC. to whole, 81. Compound Lard,
50 lbs. &c. less Sc. Pure Leaf
Lard, SO lbs. SIC. less 10c. D. S.
Sides, 100 lbs. SIC. Meal, $i.35 elk.
Meal in 10 busEel lots, 64cts,
Molasses, Black Strap, 10c. by Bbl.
co. MoIasses, 14c. Bbl. One X
Syrup, single gallon, Zoe. Flour,
Cheapest Grade, $3.50. Full End
Pat. 1926. First Pat. 1915. Nails,
10d. lb. $1.S5 key. D. B. .Plow
Stock, $1.25. D. B. Points, 75c.
doz. Plow Steels, 100lb. dc, less
quantity higher. Plow Lines 15c.
Coil Rops lie. lb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13
HARPER'S PERIODICALS

Harper's Magazine, ST. 90
Harper's Weekly, 90
Herper's Bazaar. 90
Iarper's Young People, 2 90
Postage free to all subscribers in the United
States, Canada, and Mexico.
Addre2s: HARPER s BROTHERS, sz;s;.-
P. o. Box oso. New York City.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13

I have opened Beef Market
and Restaurant on the corner in
rear of the Edgefeld Bank. I keep
nothing but STALL FED BEEF,
and give the BEST of MEALS at
the cheapest prices and the short
est notice. Jurymen and witnesses
a speciality. Call once and you'll
stay week. Try my soup, 1Oc a
plate.
NORMAN YOUNGBLOOD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-03-13

Edgefeld, Feb. 5, '95.
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Jan. 12-1ni.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-06-15
TERSE TRIBUNEITES
CONDENSED NEWS OF INTEREST TO ALL
OF OUR READERS

Low hanging In cloud OF FURNISHED gold
The sleepy sun lay dreaming,
And where, pearl wrought, the orient gates un-
fold
Wide ocean realms were cleaning.
Within the night he rose and stole away,
And, like gem adorning,
Blazed oer the sea upon the breast OF day,
And everywhere was morpfnS
The Pswtucket Steamboa Co. will
make six trips down the river tomorrow.
Herbert A. Rice, son of Police Captain
Rice, has graduated from the Harvard
law school.
The Order OF Khans will meet Monday
evening In the hall of Ossamequin Tribe,
Order of Red Men.
Mrs. /. E. Downing of Boston will lee
ture before the Pawtucket Spiritual AS.
ISOLATION tomorrow evening.
The members of the Lowell Diamond
Bicycle Club will enjoy club run tomor.
row under the direction of Capt. Craven.
The funeral of James Manning will take
place from his late home on East avenue
tomorrow and the Central Falls Cadets
will attend.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary McCourt will
take place tomorrow from her late home
76 Taft street. Interment will be at Mt.
st. Mary's cemetery.
For good 80 cent dinner you should
visit the restaurant OF 8. B. Havens & Co.
Orders for Ice cream served for parties,
socials. picnics, ETC., at the shortest
notice.
The mem bers of Tower Light Infantry
will meet this evening to elect q captain.
The meeting will be held tin the new
armory and Capt. McGregor will prob
ably be reelected.
A carrier pigeon was struck and killed
by locomotive at Wexford Junction
yesterday that had stamped on the under
side of each wing: ~. w. Webster,
Waterbury, Conn.,"
The woman who was arrested yesterday
afternoon for. the larceny OF three pairs
OF shoes belonging to A. Cohen & Co.,
and who gave the name Of Mary Kinnure,
later admitted that the name given was
false, ana that her right name was Mary
Burns, The firm did not care to prosecute
and she was allowed to go late In the
afternoon.
Last evening Patrolman Charles e. Hill
was called into the meeting of the Saliva.
tion Army to suppress q disturbance
which was being made by young man.
Officer Hill took the young man to the
station, where he gave the name of James
E. Byron. He had not been drinking, but
appeared to be mentally unbalanced, and
was locked up for safe keeping.
The following passengers sailed today
on the Pavonia from Boston to Liverpool:
Elizabeth Proctor, Sarah A. Morley, Fred
Morley, Ethel Morley, Harriet Cooper,
Ada B. Wild, Margaret E. Marsh, Emily
Marsh, Alice Schloss, John Farrell and
James O'Donnell sailed for Queenstown,
Mrs. Emily Field and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Thompson for Glasgow, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Burford sailed from New York to
Liverpool. All secured tickets through
the agency Of M. Moy q Co.