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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Master S Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
Court Common Pleas.

SOulU lCdos
The British and American Mort
gage Company (Limited) VS.
Geo. G. Mayson ct al.
PURSUANT to the judgment of
foreclosure in the above stated
cause, I will offer for sale, at pub
lie outcry before the Court House
town of Edgefeld and State of
South Carolina, on the first Mon
day in December, 1895 (belng the
End day OF said month) between
the legal hours of sale. the follow
ing described mortgaged realty to
wit:
All that tract of land, In Edge
field County and State of South
Caro.lna containing one hundred
aud two (102) acres, more or less,
and bounIed on the north of lands
of Mrs. Lewis; on the west by
lands of Sam Williams; South by
; lands of Mrs. E. QUITS; on the
eastand north by lands of DR.. w.
5. and o. Sheppard and known as
q part of the Sheppard estate, sold
to w. w. Corley, and now occupi-
ed by A. c. Penn and family i'll
Gray Township.
Terms of Sale Cash. Terms
must be complied with or Master
authorized to resell at the risk of
former purchaser.
W. F. ROATH,
Master E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
To Comrade John G. Swearengin,
by Abner Perrin Camp.

WHEREAS, death has removed
from our ranks our esteemed COM
rade, JOHN G. SwEARENGEN, of the
seventh S. c., of Confederate SOL
dies who died April 23rd 1895,
who by his valiant courage in
battle and cheerful submission to
the bardships i'll, "a soldiers life has
recorded his name on the roll OF
honor in the unparalleled history
of true devotion to principles.
Resozced, 1st. That we will ever
remember his name as connected
with deeds of bravery IN our late
war and his manly and self-sacri-
fcing efforts in 1874 and 1876 by
which he aided in placing our
State in the hands of the rightful
Iulers.
End. That we tender to his be-
reaved family our most sincere
sympathy in their sad loss of a
loving husband affectionately de-
voted father to whose life as SOL
dier and patriotism as q citizen
they may ever refer with pride.
Srd. That a blank page in our
roll book be devoted to his memo
ry and our county papers be re-
quested to publish these resolu
tions and send copy to the be-
reaved family.
J. H. Brooks,
Ell. YoUNGBLooD,
w. S. ALLEN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Greenwood County
10 ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN {:

NOTICE is hereby given that an ap-
plication will be made to the General
Assembly of the State of South Caro-
lima. at its next sitting, for the passage
of an act establishing from portions OF
Edgefield and Abbeville counties a
new county to be known as Green
wood county with the county seat at
the town of Greenwood. The follow
ing shall be The Metes and bounds OF
the said new county of Greenwood:
This to be a legal notice n case the
area for the formation of new counties
be reduced by the Constitutional Con-
vention.
Should the area not be reduced, we
will ask that our bill of last session be
considered. The said new county OF
Greenwood, under reduced area, to be
bounded as follows: Commencing In
the middle of Saluda river at the
Cokesbury and Donnold township line
run said line to the G. & G.. Railroad,
thence a straight line to the Douglas
Mill Bridge on Long Cane creek,
thence a straight line to the seven
mile post on the Greenwood and Able
VILE Road, thence straight line to
the mouth of Gray's Branch on Curl
tail creek, thence down Curltail creek
to its mouth on Long Cane creek,
thence down Long Cane creek to Jor-
dams old mill, thence straight line
to where Puokett Branch crosses the
Barksdale's Ferry Road; thence a
straight line to Winter Seat bridge
on Hard Labor creek; thence down the
public road to Shinburg bridge on
Cuffatown creek; thence a straight
| line to where the Newcut road crosses
Gray and Pine Grove township line;
thence up Pine Grove township line to
Halfway Swamp creek on the Char
lesion road; thence down Halfway
Swamp creek to the centre of Saluda
river, and up the middle of Saiuda riv-
w. L. DURST,
Aug. 21-lm Chair. of Com.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

appointed by the chair to draft tie
resolutions:
]. Il. Brooks, E. H. Youngblood,
w. S. Allen.
Bro. Geo. B. Lake having been
appointed on the Staff of Genl. C..
I. Walker rendered his resignation
as commander of Abner Perrin
Camp which resignation the camp
refused to accept.
Resolyed, That the county pa
pers be requested to publish the
proceeding of this meetings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Petit Jury-second Week.

CT Mathis,
Mark Paul,
Ed Holsonback,
R P Corley,
IT Fl Roper,
John II Walker.
J Robert Bryant,
Hugh Anderson,
r L Posey,
S G Whatley,
R w Connolly,
Benjamin ] Padgett,
w L Rutland,
w II Turner,
John Cocherall,
James H Burnett,
Marion Jay,
&c Buzhardt,
II Miner,
Amos Eubanks,
] E Griffith,
] E Horn,
Jake Smith,
AS J Talbert,
J w Harris,
7 P Henderson,
LIS Watkins,
] Walter Miller,
J H Miller,
J E Lorick,
G w Mathis,
J L Derrick,
F P McGee,
J F Payne,
J f Griffin,
R L Fox.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
sALUDA COUNTY.
To All Whom It May Concern

To Al Whom 1t May Concern
WE the undersigned citizens OF
Edgefeld hereby give notice as re-
quired by law, that an effort will be
made before the next session OF the
Legislature to obtain Saluda County
with the following metes and bounds
viz:
Commencing at double bridge over
Mountain Creek and the Long Cane
road, following the northern line OF
Pinegrove township to the bridge over
Half Way Swamp creek on the old
Cambridge and Charleston road,
thence down said stream to where it
empties into Saluda river, thence
down Saluda river to corner of Edge
field and Lexington counties, thence
along the Edgefield and LeXins, ,on
| line to corner Of Edgefield and Aiken
thence along the Edgefield and Aiken
line to the point where the public road
crosses Aiken and Edgefield line near
Lybrands old mill, thence a straight
line to where the Long Cane road in
tersects the public road from John
ston to Wards at Jack Lofts, thence
up said Long Cane road to the poin
of commencement above mentioned
Signed,
s T Edwards, P B Stevens, B ]
Caughman, ] B Suddath, Zed Crouch
Noah Crouch, Jos II Edwards, A !
Coleman, Jas P Bean, j NJ Forrest j ,
Kirksey, Rev G P Boozer, w l. Cole
man, Geo B Lester, Joe NJ Long, w
Crouch, B w Crouch, w F Huiet-
Aug. 13-tf.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Shoes! Shoes!

$1,000 worth how coming
in "a big boom sale" is
now going on at CoBB's.
Old-time prices are given
as long as present stock
lasts. Give US your Shoe
bill and we will try to
give you Good Goods.
Nov. 12-2m.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors.

All persons having claims against
the estate of P. A. Whatley deceas-
ed, will present them properly at
tested to the undersigned within
the tine prescribed by law, and
ali that are indebted to said estate
will make payment to the under
signed. j. E. WHATLE4,
Oct. 29-4t. Executor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Collection by Law.

ALL persons indebted to me by note
or account that is past due where ar
rangements have not been made satls-
factorily for further indulgence, will
find their accounts and notes in the
hands of my Atty, after Nov. goth, for
immediate collection by law.
Nov. 12-2t j. M. COBB.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
ADMINISTRATORS NO.
,TICE.

All persons indebted to the es-
tate of Rev. Alex. Bettis, deceased,
will make payment to the under
signed or j. w. DeVore, Attorney.
and all persons having claims
against said estate will present
the same to ]. w. DeVore, Attor.
ney, or the undersigned.
L. G. BETTIS,
Administrator.
Nov. I2-4t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
For Sale.

One of the finest farms in EDGE
field County, on Turkey and Log
Creeks, containing AGO acres. Well
watered and very productive. Will
be sold in tracts to suit purchasers.
ALSO
One fine Jack, three years old.
Will be exhibited at Edgefeld first
Monday in October.
A. R. NICHOLSON.
Elmwood, S. C..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Trespassers Beware

All persons are forbidden under
penalty of the law from hunting
on my lands. The law will be en-
forced against all such trespassers.
J. HENRY WISE.
Oct. 22-3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Are you
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

Burglar Proof Safe for Valua-
bles, Cars Pass the Door Every
Five Minutes for Exposi t ] o n
Grounds. Everything First-class.
The Best Beds in the City. The
Best Table in the City. Telegraph
or write for Accommodations. Re-
member We will treat you right,
and charge you only 50 90 per day
for Board and Lodging. Porters
at all trains.
The Greatest Attraction al the
Exposition is the Wonderful
Cyclorama, Battle of
GETTYSBURG
Located just outside of main
entrance on 14th Street and Pied
mont ave nue.. Don't miss it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
GOODFOR EVERYBODY

GuUUEUR EVEKY6UU1
and everyone needs it at all times OF the
year. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You must help the Liver bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED Z.
Mr.. c. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
says: "SIMMoNs LIVER REGULATOR
broke case of Malarial Fever of three
years. standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. shall use
it when in need, and recommend it"
Be sure that you getit Always look tor
the RED Z on the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t Is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there Is
only one, and every one who takes it Is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT is
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
Biliousness and Sick Headache; both are
caused by sluggish Liver.
9J. 81. Zcilin s. Co., Philadelphia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Administratix Notice.

Administratix Notice.
Whereas letters of administratio
upon the estate of John G. Swesrln-
gen, deceased, have been granted to
the subscriber, all persons indebted to
the said estate are requested to make
immediate payment; and those having
claims or demands against the same
will make known the same, without
delay, to
ANNAT. SWEARINGEN,
Oct. Z, 1895. Administrators
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors.

Persons having claims against
the estate of A. w. Kennerly, de-
ceased, will present the same TO
the undersigned properly attested,
and all owing the estate will make
payment to the undersigned.
E. r. STEADMAN,
Nov. 5-4t. Ad'mr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

Now is the time to take
the Advertiser.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
School Wanted.

BY q teacher holding o first
grade certificate in three States.
Will teaoh next three months at q
low price.
Cameron, Ga.
Nov. 12-4t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13
To Rent or Lease.
ONE HORSE AND TWO HORSE FARMS

UNE HURSE AND IWUHURSE FAhmo.
l have one horse or two horse
farm for rent: or will lease for
three years. The one horse farm l
will rent for 500 lbs. lint cotton per
year; the two horse farm for 800
pounds.
There is OH the place good we'll
of water and a fine cane pasture,
very desirable for cattle raising.
Will rent to white or colored. Said
lands are in the Red Hill section.
Address
w. L. HOLMES,
Holmes, P. o., Edgefeld, Coun-
ty S. C.
Nov. 12-3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-13

The speeches of ex-Goy. John q.
Sheppard and J. P. K. Bryan, Esq, of
the Suffrage Committee, delivered in
the Constitutional Convention, were
upon che high plane we supposed these
gentlemen would assume, and were
splendid efforts. 1t will be hard for
South Carolina to pass such eloquent
men, such ripe scholars, such true pa
triots, in its future bestowals of de-
served honors.-Port Royal Post.
A Son of Edgefield.
Genl. P. d. Bowles Of Alabama, .el-
dest son of Maj. Isaac Bowles deceased.
OF this county has just returned home
from visit to relatives in EdgefielG'
Gen. Bowles was a graduate OF the
Citadel Academy, this State, and re-
moved to Ala, in 1859. AT the begin
ming of the war he raised company
which was one of the companies of the
famous 4th Alabama yhich was with
Stonewall at the first battle of Man
nassas. Capt. Bowles was commits
stoned Major, 4th Ala, August 22nd
1862; Lieutenant Colonel. Sept. 30
1852; Colonel, same regiment, Oct. 3
1892; Brigadier General April 2nd
ls65. Gen. Bowles's brigade consisted
of the 2lst Virginia battalion, End ant
eth Virginia Reserved Troops, lst ant
/ 2nd Confederate Regulars. AS Colo
mel, he commanded the 3rd Alabama
4 Brigade.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-12-26
The A. o. U. W., Entertainment.

A very pleasing programme was rendered
at The A. O. U. W. entertainment on Tues
day evening. The Hall was crowded, aud
with ten minute recess, the crowd were
anything but tired, when, after II o'clock
the exercises concluded.
Master Workman J. A. Clark opened with
some very appropriate remarks concerning
the order and was followed by the singing
of the opening Ode by all present.
The original poem "Christmas 1895" COM
posed and read by Hon. G. $. Sawyer, was
fine, and was appreciated by the entire aud.
fence
j. B. Wheeler in his comic song of 'When
You're Single" brought down the house, and
the catch, Twas you Sir" rendered by
Wheeler, Newell and Osborne was we'll re.
ceived.
Miss Una Reilly's recitation of 1.-THE
Causman's Revenge" and Miss Matte Saw
yer's song Of Fallen By the Wayside'
brought forth for each of the young ladies,
rounds of applause.
A similar affair is spoken of for a month
hence at the same hall, and, proiiting by tht
examples Of Tuesday evening, efforts will be
made to have it eclipse Tuesdays programme
if possible.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-12-26
The Ursine Mail.

The contract for carrying the mail be-
tween here and Eagle Valley, or Ursine aa
it is now called, has been awarded to W. b.
Catching, Of Washington, D. G. More than
half dozen bids were submitted from
Ursine for this route, the bids ranging from
5000 to $500. AT the latter figure the car
rier would be obliged to combine other bus.
mess with the mail in order to keep even.
Mr.. Catching caught the contract at 1888.
The fact that he il nonresident, with no
knowledge whatever of the country through
which the mail is % be carried, and the slight
difference in his bid to that of others, makes
the matter look suspicious and he should
be allowed to carry out the contract him.
self, or pay for the service at some one
else's hand, all the work is worth. Nobody
bnt resident of rrsne can carry the mail
on the schedule provided at less than $500
q year.
The cattle are doing well on the ranger
and the loss this year will not exceed tha
Of last.
A Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year TO you.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-12-26

The average Christmas observer got his
box and celebrated at home. The town was
quister than many expected to see it.
Frank Wilson and w. ]. Dooley leave
Saturday for Salt Lake and Denver on BUSH
ness connected with the purchase of mill
for the April Fool company.
The Lawrence mill at Cripple Creek, COL,
owned by Capt. ]. R. DeLaMar. was de.
stroyed by fire four days ago. The mill
was Of GO tons capacity, on the colonization
principle, and was one of the best mills in
the state Of Colorado. We have not heard
whether the property was insured or not; if
not the loss will reach large sum.
The masquerade ball last night was all the
success its promoters could have wished.
The hall was crowded to OVERLOOKING almost,
more maskers being OH the hoor than was
looked for. The dominoe was the favorlte
costume though there were . number OF
fancifui makeups some eliciting admiration.
Others mirth. The best of good humor pre-
vailed and when masks were removed many
good laugh was had. The supper dis
posed of dancing was continued until -four
o'clock the following morning.
I
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-12-26

While the counties of Southern California
are making displays Of semi-tropical fruits,
the town of Truckee in the same state, to
illustrate the diversity of the climate, has
built an ice palace. The business men Of
the town formed themselves into stock
company framed the skeleton of the struHt-
ura Of timbers, sprayed these with streams
90 water. which froze. Tall trees were
rl.csd on the roof and sprayed in this way,
creating a beautiful effect. An 800 foot ice
skating rink inside furnishes any amout of
snort Every visitor to the town desiring
to 90, is furnished trip to Bonner Lake,
free.
The hold stand taken by the President
and Congress on the question of highlands
attempt to secure more territory IN 'ene'
zuela, is pleasing to the whole country
The yepezuelans themselves, encouraged
- .ha attitude of the United States declare
their determination never to submit to Eng
lands demands. This savors OF war, and
war talk results, but while the territory in
DISPUTE does not justify war on the part
of the United States, the principle does,
and the United States must make up its
mind now, to maintain or to abandon the
principles of the Monroe Doctrine.
In the SO, 900 suit of Nesbitt Bros. against
Wertheimer and Vietta, the bondsmen in
the case of Horn VS.. Nesbitt & McGuftie,
tried at the last sitting of the District Court,
papers are filed to remove the case to the
United States Circuit Court at Carson. The
DeLamar's Nevada Gold Mining Company
interposes petition for that purpose alleg-
ing that it had guaranteed Vietta 4 Wer-
theimer against any loss and therefore is the
real party in interest in the present suit,
and being nonresident Of the state, asks
that the case be removed on that account.
The Silver Senators will have majority
of three in the Finance Committee which
will enable them to report free coinage
bill whenever SO disposed, but the mor'
conservative silver men do not think the,
will do so at the present session, because i
would only be waste of time. Even if tn,
Senate should pass it, there would be no sho'
to even get it before the House, to say notl
ing of getting it through; aud should bot
House and Senate pass it a veto Woul
await it at the White House. Still the 81
yer men are glad to control thai committee
They can prevent ant-silver legislation,
they cane get what they want.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-12-26
NAPOLEON'SV VALUE OF VICTORY.
1t Finds Striking Counterpart in Re.
cent World Triumphs.

Napoleon knew well the value of vic.
tory. After Austerlitz the world seemed
his Fame invited, fortune favored, every
thing stimulated his aspiring ambition.
With growing power he gathered the fruits
Of victory. And SO has it ever been. Sue.
cess succeeds. A notable illustration OF
this truth is furnished by the great victories
won at the Worlds Fair in '93 and the Cal
ifornia Midwinter Fair in '94 by DIR. Prices
Cream Baking Powder. Ever increasing
sales and popularity have been the result
The people have promptly ratified the Off
cial verdcts that declared DR.. Prices, for
leavening power, keeping qualities, purity
and general excellence the foremost bak.
ing powder in all the world" Quite as
quickly as the great Emperor do they know
the value OF victory that means world.
wide supremacy.
We do not know what editor wrote
| this, but whoever he was he knew all about
newspapers, especially the daily ones "A
wisely conducted newspaper is like a ban
quet; everything is served with view to
variety. Help yourself to whatever you
wish. do not condemn the entire spread be-
cause pickles and onions may be included.
| If you do not then somebody else will find
them palatable. Be generous and broad
enough to select gracefully such reading
matter from the newspaper as will be agree.
able to your taste. You, as an individual,
are not compelled to swallow everything.
We do not all think alike on every subject;
and it is good thing, as it make more
variety, and variety is the spice of life. y
Those who believe in the development Of
| Southern California and the mining country
tributary to it will be disappointed at the
late report submitted by the Congressional
committee appointed to investigate the
Nicaragua Canal project; on the feast
bility Of the plan. To learn that
inevitable delay and further and 4
more thorough investigation Of the en-
tire subject are necessary before even Thu
engineering feasibility of any canal across
Nicaragua can be decided upon, is not cheer
ing news in the light of recent anticipation
and promises made by the canal company
The dispatches say:
The United States mint at Philadelphia j
very busy now endeavcring to supply thu
big demand for bronze cents, and nine presse
are run to their full capacity every day
The result is an average daily production o
about 100000 cents. In addition to this
one press is kept busy on gold double eagles
turning out about %, 500 day.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-12-26
FROM DELAM AR.

The public schools are closed until the
frs Monday in January the 9Th.
The mining records of this District have
been left at Dooley's store by Dirtrict Re.
corder Maynard, for the convenience of the
public.
Negotiations are pending for lease on
the Flagstaff property and work 10 expected
to begin within month and To continue Tor
some time. ~.
Joseph Tesla, through his attorney B. y.
Sanders, has applied for letters tsstsmsn.
tary on the will Of his brother Paul Tssta.
deceased.
The Company pipe line was thawsd out
Monday. The trouble was con6nsd TO one
comparatively short piece, where the drain
age was poor and the pipe barely covered
over.
There is talk now Of 'srganizing a. Lodge
of Masons here. With the X. of P. and the
Masonic Order added to those. already ex-
listing, DeLamar would have as many lodges
as any town in the state.
Water ceased to flow through the Nesbitt
pipe line on Monday night and the balance
of trade swung Immediately into the hands
of the DeLamar waterman. who was kept
busy thereafter.
Every available man in town is pressed
into service in assessment work in some
quarter or other of the district and there
will be a much smaller number OF forfeited
claims than was expected month ago.
Piochers are well represented among the
assessment workers. Those of our citizens
who were in Phoebe when the first gold
strikes were made here in 92, and witness
ed the excitement which the reported dis
coveries created, are not surprised to see the
Phoebe contingent now out in full force.
The April Fool company is making an
other shipment OF high grade ore. Thirty
two tons were loaded on Monday. The pre-
sent shipment is up to the standard of those
recently made, all OF which went over 5000
in gold to the ton At this rate compare
lively small batch OF ore serves to meet ex
penses
Work was begun yesterday on l00xS(
foot addition to the west eide of the Della
mar mill 1t is being put on entirely fol
the purpose of housing teaching tanks. Tit
lumber is coming from the local mills and al
these are overcrowded with orders, it will
require two weeks to put it in. The add
ton is expected to be finally completed
within four weeks
Town lots are still being taken up. All tn,
;. ground available for this purpose is coverst
? by mining locations 1t belongs to the loca
tors of course, but how to protect its surface
from trespassers is something of question
The owners of the Sally Ann claim at tn
upper end of town are fencing off thei
: ground to avoid town lot ampers, believing
= this to be cheaper method than resorting t.
law