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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06

There ought to be an article put
in the constitution to keep circuses
out of South Carolina. Friday
persons began passing by here at
2 O'Clock in the mo-ning.-A. r.
Presbyterian.
[such an ordinance would be as
difficult of passage through the
convention as dog tax.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06

The Weekly Post is an eight
page, seven-column paper, pub
lished in Washington, d. c., the
Tuesday morning of each week.
In politics it is a strictly non-par-
tisan independent newspaper, ad-
vocatiHg only such legislation as
is manifestly i'll the interest of a
majority of the people. In addi-
tion to fresh daily news from all
over the world, the Post offers
special features in its widely
known editorial department, in
t. resting fiction, and items of in
terest TO the farmer. Full market
reports: elc.
CONE INTO OUR OFFICE OR DROP A
POSTAL TO TIE POST AND GET A
SAMPLE copy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06
ANNUAL MEETING
BOARD
County Commissioners.

NOTICE is hereby given that The
~ board of commissioners for Edge
field county will hold their annual
meeting in the office of the Supervisor
at Edgefield on Thursday, November
7th, next.
All persons holding claims against
the county not previously presei ted
to the board are required TO file same,
properly attested, so that said cla ms
may be examined in order to be paiI.
NJ. A. WHITTLE, 60. Sap.
Oct. 1876.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06

1t is. not every man that would
like to preach to his neighbors
from his own doorstep.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06
Fair Notice!

ALL persons are hereby notified not
to hunt or trespass in any way on the
lands of the undersigned, under pen
atty of the law.
Mrs. A. II. SWEARlNGEN,
MOSES HARRIS.
Oct. 29-3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06
Executors Sale.

On the first Monday in Decem-
ber, after date, we will sell at pub
lie outcry in fro:.t of the Court
House, at Edgefeld, one tract of
land containing 200 acres, more or
less, known as the Harling place
and recently owned by JAS. A. Nc
Manus, situated near Sophia Post
Office three miles from McKen-
dree's church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06
At Private Sale.

HOUSE AND LOT on Columbia
Street between residences of Messrs.
Taylor and Simkins, and opposite the
Evans place. The house is Of modern
style, with handsome and striking ex-
terror, and contains lime rooms. Well
on back verandah. Barn, stable, and
other out buildings. One acre lot. I'm
proved garden. Possession given lst
of January, or at once, if preferred.
Apply to q. d. Minis, Edgefield,. or
to J. VIM. Thurmond, Esq, Atty. at
Law.
Oct. 22-'95.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06
NOT ICE.

| Again call upon all delinquents in
the late Farmers Insurance ASS cia-
tion of Edgefield County S. g., to come
forward and settle the same at the
Farmers Bank, whittier it be for either
or all of Assessments. No. 4, 5, G or Z.
w. II. .TIMMERMAN
Oct. l5--3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06

From the 23rd of November until
the 31st of December at the Tresur-
ers office at EdgeIleld G. H., after
which time l5 per cent penalty will be
added to all deIinquents.
j. c. CAUGHMAN,
Treas. E. c.
Sept. 1876.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06
By special arrangement we offer
Tle washington Weekly Post

In combination with our paper
for $1.75. That is, for all new
subscribers, or old subscribers re-
newing, and paying in advance,
we ssld
THE WASHINGTON WEEKLY
POST.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-11-06

The following are the lines, metes
and bounds, of Saluda county as
taken from the ordinance creating
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
AvOCA.

The public schools will reopen to-
day.
1t is with much pleasure We read In
yesterdays Elmira Telegram that our
esteemed townsman, John j. Morahan
has announced himself a candidate for
legislative honors. Though ne mas
worked nearly all his life in and around
the coal mines, and Is at present an
employe for the Hillside Coal and Iron
Company, his education and attain
ments are of such character that
many of the leading members of the
present house Of representatives would
feel proud of. We wish John success,
as he is worthy of the support of every
voter in the Fifth legislative district. d.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Primi-
tive Methodist Church will meet at the
home Of Mrs. Mark Bosling on Tuesday
afternoon. Tea will be served at 4
o'clock. All are invited.
Jonah Boughton, the well-known
temperance advocate, will deliver a
free lectur at the Primitive Methodist
Church on Wednesday evening, Octo-
ber 80; subject, Course of Drink" A
large audience should greet the speaker.
James and Katie Connors. of Lowell.
Mass, returned home on Saturday
after pleasant visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas McNally, of Grove street.
Mrs. nj. A. Guppey desires 10 return
SINGER thanks to her friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assited her during
the sicknes and death OF her husband.
Also to the choir of the Primitive
Methodist Church, and those who kind
ly sent floral offerings.
The second annual entertainment Of
Division 9, A. o. H., B. Of E., will be
held in OMalley's hall Friday evening,
November 22. Many talented people
from throughout the county will par
ticipate on the occasion.
Rev. George ]. Dixon will not be
widely separated from us, he having
been appointed to assist Rev. J. b. Fin
nen, of Pittston, only a few miles dis
tant
George Graham, of North Main street,
ID slightly indisposed.
Mrs. John Reap and daughter Bird
get. spent Saturday with friends in
Scranton.
AvOca Conclave, T. o. H.. will meet in
regular session this evening in their
rooms at O'Malley's Hall.
At meeting Of the ladies Of st.
| Mary's congregation. held yesterday
afternoon in the choir hall. 1t was de-
cided to hold bazaar during the holi-
days. A large number of ladies' atten-
ded the meeting.
| The Richmond Social Club have de-
cided to hold dancing classes on Fri
day, instead Of Thursday evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28

Thomas Murray. OF New York, IL Wis.,
iting on Broad street.
James Dougher, of the Central hotel.
Scranton, called on friends here Friday.
The grand jury meets at Wilkes
Barre this afternoon, and quite a num-
her from this place will be in attend
ance.
The Pfttston Foot Ball team defeated
the Tunkhannocks at the latter place
Saturday afternoon by the score Of II
to 0. Our boys have won every game
with ease thus far this season, and
stand ready ITO meet any club In north-
eastern Pennsylvania.
The Ethel Tucker Comedy company
Will open "a weeks engagement at
Music Hall this evening. There will be
a change of hill nightly. The COM
pany is said to be a very good one.
MIR. Bell and family. of Scranton. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Foy, of
William street.
Mr.. and Mrs B. j. Neville, OF Scran-
ton, called on friends in town yester-
day.
The Democrats of iPittston township
held a grand rally alt Cork Lame Satur-
day night. Speeches were made by
William Mclean, Lou Stanton and
other county candidates.
William Monney, who stabbed James
Tighe in a drunken row at Cork Lane
last week, has been arrested and lodged
i'm Jail. Tlghe continues to improve
and will most undoubtedly recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
OEYRHANT.

Saturday evening an important
meeting Of the Council was held. All
the members were present, except
Dempsey, of the First ward. The busi-
ness of the evening was the awarding
of the contract for the construction or
the new electric light plant. The con-
tract for the machinery was awarded
to the Scranton Supply and Machinery
Company for $4,000, less $500 for the old
outfit. The contract for the dynamos
was given to the General Electric Com
pany, Of Philadelphia. the sum being
s3175. Spruks Bros, Of Scranton, were
given the contract for the superstruc-
ture for $16.1G; excavation IS cents per
cubic yard, and stone $2.25 per perch.
J. M, Schenck, of this place, sent In n
bid for the superstructure also. but was
refused because 1t was not In at the
time advertised.
Mrs. Eva H. Van Sickle, wife OF Dr.
F. l.. Van Sickle. died at 8 O'Clock Fri
day evening at her home, on Hull ave
nue. Mrs. Van Sickle was born I'm
Blakely In 1866 and was the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Hull.
In 1887 che was married to DR.. +. L..
Van Sickle and has lived in Blakely
for the past eight years. A few weeks
ago they moved to their new residence,
on Hull avenue. Three children are
left to mourn her demise, Clara, Karl
and an infant about year old. The fu-
neral will take place this afternoon
from her late residence, on Hull ave
nue., ait 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be
made In tho Forest Hill cemetery.
Scranton.
D. q. Jones has assumed the position
of drug clerk for w. w. Watkins, at
Peckville
Charles Hoban, Of Dunmore street,
Is iii at her home.
Miss Edith Mason returned home
from q visit at CAntbondale Saturday.
The tracks Of the Olyptant an,i VIM
ton Electric Street railway are length
ening at a very rapid rate. A large
construction gang is working on the
section of the road between the bor-
ough line and THE Delaware and Hud-
SON crossing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
CHILDREN CAUSE TROUBLE.
Miss Gilmartin Complains That Her Life
Has Rcen Threatened.

Miss Bridget Gilmartin,a teacher en-
ployed at the public school in the an
nexed district, made complaint to the
school board that she had been badly
treated and her life threatened by Syl-
vester Sears and his wife. Miss Gill
martin had occasion to punish a son Of
these people and the child went home
and told his parents that he had been
punished for nothing at all. They at
once went to the school and without in
quiring into the merits Of the case be-
gan to abuse the teacher.
A member of the school board went
to Alderman Bakers Office and a war;
rant was sworn out for the arrest of
Sears and his wife. The document was
given to Constable Moran and the par
ties were brought before the alderman
Friday evening, where they waived a
hearing. A number of school children
were present who were willing to testi-
fy, but their evidence was not taken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears were each PLACID
under 5000 bail to keep the peace. Will
liam Collins was secured as bondsman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
CARBONDALE.
HONESDALE BEATEN.
Completely outelassed BY the High
school Boys.

C0mpIetoly OutSiasseo " $500
school Boys.
Saturday a foot ball team represent
ing Honesdale came over tne moun-
tsSn. 10 have revenge upon the high
school foot ball team, who played them
IN Honesdale last week and beat them
by THE score Of 1870. The hopes ~ tine
HonesdalSans were dashed to the
ground ard they returned 10 the!r
homes sad, but wiser men. -,
The Hcnesdale aggregation arriven
upon the 1880 o'clock train, being ac-
cnmnanbed nv several enthusiasts. the
game started about $3.50 and the att
tendance was quite large, many
young ladies with the colors red and
blue being present.
Carbonate kicked off, but the Homes
dale player was downed ON the spot
Honesdale then tried to go round the
ends, but were blocked. The ball went
TO Carbondale on downs after the
Naple City boys had pushed 1t nearly
TO the center of the field. The Car
bondale boys at once showed their su-
perior team work and soon the ball
was on the 15-yard line. Then for
some reason only known to the umpire
the ball went to Honesdale. They
punted, hut the ball was caught by
Forbes. who made a pretty run. At
this time another delay was caused
by THE umpire laying Off one OF Car
bonssale men. His place was soon filled
and the game went ON. After several
rylshes Watt, after a pretty run OF
twenty yards, went over the line for a
touchdown. Forbes kicked a pretty
goal and the half was over, the score
being 60 i'm the high schools favor.
Honesdale kicked off in the second
11a - ND u,o,,t ip hot aud heay-y NCstlh-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
ANOTHER SUIT.
The Transit Company Arc the Defendants
in O Damage Case.

A couple of months 'ago a wreck oc-
CURED upon the Transit company's
road at Richmondale by which several
of the passengers received serious in
juries. Among them were Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bignar, whose injuries were SO
severe THAT they were confined to the
hospital for some time. Mr.. Bignars
injuries were the most serious, his thigh
being broken and he Is only now able to
walk with crutches.
For the injuries which he received
Mr.. Bignar claims damages to the
amount of $1,000. He will not probably
receive the entire amount but will get
probably 1000, and all litigation will
be avoided.
Detective Crippen. who is an expert
IN such matters, us adjusting the claim
w1nHch will be settled through h Phila-
delphia accident insurance company,
which assumes the responsibility of
that sort of accidents which occur on
the Transit company's line.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
HALL STEAD.

William Trowbridge has opened a
confectionery store in the Rossa build
Ing on Pine street.
The building on Chase avenue used
by Ed Boyle as store Is receiving a
coat of paint.
M. l.. Quailey is to open a meat mar
ket tn the Mitchell building on Front
street In the near future.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tan Endeavor of the Presbyterian
church are to hold Halloween So
cial at the home of Miss Gertrude Read.
N. II. Mitchell lost pocketbook
the first OF last week containing SIS.
He offers $50 reward for its return.
Fred Brown has secured position
at the round house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
NICHOLSON.

John Blanvelt, while driving a team
of horses. dropped his reins. AS he
went to get OF the wagon to pick them
up the horses started and threw him
Off. breaking his right arm in two
places.
Mrs. Mcconnell. of New Milford, Ii
visiting her aunt, Mrs. f. ID. Pratt.
Mrs. e. L. Bacon and daughter. Gene
We've, visited the Electric City Friday.
Christopher Reynolds IL having hard
luck, a. he has lost two horses In less
than two weeks.
Miss Mary wilkins IL visiting her
brother, Bert, IN Green Ridge.
Mrs: 0eorGe snyder spent Ffiusy
Cspwsll q Tsctorxvillss II. Z. a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
RUNAWAY ON SAND STREET,
Tho Horses Of Brundage Make a Wild
Dash.

Saturday morning as L. M. Brund-
age. who keeps butcher shop on Sa-
lem avenue. was making his regular
calls on Sand street. he left his wagon
in the charge Of little boy while he
went to see some stock which he con-
templated purchasing. He had gone
but few yards when the horses made
a wild dash for liberty.
The wagon caught in Mr. Ford's
picket fence and the pickets were COM
pletely demolished. This did not stop
the team, but only added to their flight
and they sped on, the pace being terri
BILE. the wagon swaying from side to
side and looking every moment as if It
would be overturned. Several children
in the street narrowly escaped being
run down by the horses in their mad
rush. The horses finally turned into a
vacant lot and here the lines; which
were dragging, became tangled and be-
fore loosened the horses were cap.
tured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
cLARk's GREEN.

The funeral Of Fred Smith, of New
ton, was held In the Methodist Epis-
copal church Friday at 11.30 o'clock.
Interment in Clark's Green cemetery.
Mr.. Smith was aged 95 years.
Mrs. f. s. Benedict, of Scranton.
called at Rose cottage Friday.
DR.. and Mrs. Evans were In Scranton
Friday.
Mrs. William Isby died at her home
here on Friday morning of consump,
tion. The funeral took place at
o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
II tho baby Is Cutting Teeth.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
Mothers for their Children while Teething,
with Perfect Success. 1t Soothes the
Child. Softens the Gums, Allays all Pain;
Cures Wind Collie, and Is the best remedy
part of the world. Be sure and ask for
MRS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
Chaunecy Hart Hurt.

Chauncey Hart, trasnman ON the Del
aware and Hudson railroad, met with
a painful accident. while at his duties
in the railroad yard Friday evening.
Some one had carelessly left baggage
truck I'm the way. Mr.. Hart was rid
ing on the pilot of the engine and his
leg was caught between THE truck and
the locomotive. decorating 1t quite bad
ly. Mr.. Harris injuries. while not Sc
rious, will confine him to his home for
q number of days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28

had secured word from the Forest City,
Mayfield and Archibald Hose companies
that they would be here to the parade
on firemen's night. The advertising
committee will begin their work today.
IT was decided ito abandon the trumpet
contest, but some other contest will be
secured in Its place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
P|TTsI0N.

Tribune Is located at No. 6 William street.
where all advertisements. orders for job
work and items for publication will re-
ceive prompt attention. Once open from
q. m. to 10 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28

FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALI.
on Wright & Co., 97 South Main street.
A new range for sale or exchange; also
secondhand household goods, bought or
sold,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
TERMS Strictly CASH During mi. sale.
GREAT ALTERATION SALE.

We have decided on . Sweeping Reduo.
ton rather than cover up our goods dur.
ing our extensive improvements, and
have marked down everything In the
store at cost and lssA Sec our Window
Display, which VIII substautiass what we
eay;
laealH cespets sFsm i5e. Soe., Ws',h ESQ., b 10.
erueesoo Carpets, 4oe b soe., Worth o0e. 10 e0s.
Waa eaesea, se, WSs.h ioe,
And svssything ~ IN proportion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-28
FAIR PREPARATIONS.

Grand Parade Will Do Held on the
Opening Night.
The general committee in charge of
the arrangements for the Mitchell Hose
company's fair. which will be held In
". w. Watts building, commencino.
Nov. II. met on Thursday evenia and
discussed additional plans for the event.
Secretary Alexander reported that he
Mohave County miner., 1895-03-30

Perhaps you would not think so, but
a very large proportion of diseases in
New York comes from carlessness about
catching cold" says DIR. Syrus Edison.
"It is such a simple thing and 80 com
mon that very few people. unless it ia q
case Of pneumonia, pay any attention to
a cold. New York is one Of the health.
lest places on the Atlantic Coast and yet
there are great many cases OF catarrh
and consumption which have their origin
In this neglect Of the simplest precaution
Of every day life. The most sensible adj
vice is, when You have one get rid OF it
as soon as possible. BY all means do
not neglect it," DR.. Eison does not tell
you how to cure a cold but we will. Take
Cham mberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t will
relieve the lungs, aid expectorations, open
the secretions and soon effect a perma-
nent cure. so cent bottles for sale by
II. II. WATKINS,
Druggist.
Mohave County miner., 1895-03-30

A peculiar fatality Is reported from the
East Norrie iron mine, near Ironwood,
Michigan. The mine is lighted by elec.
tricity, and the wires are usually carried
through iron pines. A timberman
named Jacobson, while working in q
shaft, sat on one Of these conduits, and
placing his hands on the conduits, re-
ceived shock oansing his instant death.
American Gas Light and Coal Journal.
Mohave County miner., 1895-03-30
wEiNsTock, LUBIN 4 Co.,
Sacramento, Cal.

The 1T. Louis Republic says: Is the
homely little crooked -" really q mas.
Cot, or is 1t only coincidence that 1t il
TO be found in the given or Christian
names OF so many millionaires? The
recent death of J g Fair has suggested
the following complication Of milIionaires'
names which contain the luck .bestowinR
letter: J ID Rockefeller, J Astor, Jay
Gould. John NJ Sears, J y Morgan, ] A
Morgan, J B Haggin, J w Garret, J &
FAIR, John Wanam iker, J w Mackay,
J o Flood. J NJ Constable, John T Mar.
tin aud John Arbuckle. None Of the
above are rated at less than $4,000, ,0OC
and several at from six to ten times tina,
much.
Mohave County miner., 1895-03-30
Druggist.

The London Times announces that the
powers IN control OF Indian finances h I'VE
opened the Indian uints to the free coin.
age OF dollar OF the same weight and
fineness IS the Mexican dollar, which
shall be full legal tender. The charge
for mintaee is TO be one yer cent This
movement is at the request OF bankers IN
India, who are "stuck" with lot of ell.
yer bars. They guarantee that only
100000 Of these dollars shall be coined.
Probably that amount will exhaust all
the silver they own. and then, il is pre-.
sumed, the coinage will cease. There is
one thing in the news, as stated by the
Times, which is admirable, and that il
that no preiense is made ny the govern
meut that the movement is for the pub.
lie good. Bluntly and clearly the in
ference is implied that it Is wholly for
the relief Of the banks. The movement
is at least devoid of the pre'ense which
surrounds coinage matters and laws in
the United States. Here they claim to
be for the interest OF the people, while
they are all controlled by the banks, and
for the benefit OF the creditor classes. -
Mining Industry.
Mohave County miner., 1895-03-30
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Of the Cotton Palace, and fourishinp
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amman. Agents wanted. Address
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Mohave County miner., 1895-03-30
Any amount of good stories are goi

ANY amount Of good stories are going
the rounds at the expense of certain
young man whose education during his
youth was meager, but who will persist
10 exploding big words at every oppor.
tunity. A New York travelling man was
introduced to him one night and natural
ly asked manv questions about the city
and surroundings. In the course Of the
conversation the visitor asked: How are
the waters of Beck's hot sprin9s?" The
Salt Laker replied in the following as
founding manner: "Thoso waters have
been scandalized by one of the greatest
phrenologists Of the West and were found
to contain fourthirds bydrophobia and
two-thirds oxalic acid gas" He saw q
look Of incredulitv spread over the
features OF the visitor and hastened to
assure him that the water had cured the
most acute attacks OF appencitus.-S. l..
Tribune.