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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
F OR SALE.

The following law books, apply
at ADVERTISER Office.
Bishop on Criminal Procedure,
Vol. / and 2.
Wharton on Criminal Law, 8 vols.
Roscoe's Criminal Evidence.
Willcock on Corporations.
Williams on Executors.
Hills S. Carolina Reports, Vol. 2.
Chitty's Blackstone, 2 vols.
Stephen ON Pleading.
Wills on Circumstantial Evidence.
Foublanque on Equity, 2 vols.
Chitty on Contracts.
Paschars Annotated Constitution
Martindale's U. S. Law Direct tory
(1S74.)
Brevard's Reports, Vol.2.
Hale's Please of the Crown.
Greenleaf on Evidence, Vol. 1.
Chitty on Bills.
Rice's Digested Index.
Harrison's Chancery, Vol. 1.
S. Carolina Reports 1868 to 1870.
Bays Reports, Vol. l.
Phillipp's Evidence.
History of Suit at Law, by James
Conner.
Milford on Pleadings.
Chitty on Pleading, Vol. l.
Millcr's Compilation.
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REC|STRA ION:

We the Board of Supervisors of
Registration will be at the follow
ing places at the time mentioned :
Plum Branch, Monday June 29.
Modoc, Tuesday till 12 o'clock
June 30.
Clarks Hill, from 10 3 o'clock
June 80.
Mathis, Wednesday July 1.
Red Hill, Thurday July 2.
RehoDotb, Friday 8.
Edgefeld c. H., from 9Th to 18th.
Meriwether Hall, Monday 13.
Old Wells. Tuesday IA.
Trenton, Wednesday Is.
Long Branch, Thursday 16.
Johnston, Friday II.
Meeting Street, Saturday 1S.
Haltiwanger's Store, Monday 20.
Williams Mill, Tuesday 81,
Kirksey's, Wednesday %.
Calllson's, Thursday 2S.
Liberty Hill, Friday "a.
Cheatham's Store, Monday 81.
Pleasant Lane, Tuesday %.
H. w. DOBEY,
III. H. TONNES,
w. A. CHEATHAM,
Board Sup, Registration.
June 2, '96.
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Lexington, S. e.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce the
name of Hon. j. VIM. Thurmond as a
candidate for Solicitor of the Fifth
Circuit. Mr.. Thurmond's victories for
the State and his bold stand for the
great masses of the people entitle him
to promotion to said office. We pledge
him to abide the result of the Demo-
cratic Primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
Cou, ,nty Board Of
Control.

The County Board Of Control
will hold a meeting on the 18th
July next, Mt which time County
Dispenser will be appointed. Ap-
plicants for the position will file
their Petitions with some member
of the Board twenty days prior to
the 11th July next.
By order of the Board,
r. B. DORM,
Clerk B. G. E. G.
June 16--1t.
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COUNTY AUDITOR.

Lam a candidate for reelection to the
office of Auditor of Edgefield county.
| will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and will support all
the nominees of that party.
J.B HALT1WANGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
FOR SENATOR.

The many friends of j. NJ. Gaines
nominate him for a seat in the State
Senate. He will abide the result of the
democratic primary and support all
the nominees of the party.
DEMOCRATS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
FRIENDS.

l am a candidate for Coroner of
Edgetield County. am an old Demo-
cratic Hoss-a poor one perhaps, can't
pull much, but never BOLT or balk,
never, never, never. Let me hear from
you, voters of old Edgefield, when the
general roll is called.
SCOUT GRAY of GO. "a"
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.CANDIDA7ES.
"A "" rs ALL IT COSTS!
FOR CONGRESS-.

1 will be candidate for reelection
to Congress from the Second Con-
greasional District. subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic primaries and
the rules of the Democratic party.
W.J.TALBERT.
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FOR SOLICITOR.

thereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Solicitor Of the
Fifth Judicial District of South Caro-
lima, and stand pledged to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
j. A. MULLEN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
S. Meg. SIMKINS.
CLERK: OF COURT.

1 respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Clerk of the
Court of Edgefield County. And
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primaries, and TO support the nomi-
nees Of the Democratic party.
JOHN KENNERLY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

The best is always the chea pest pro-
vided you get the best cheap enough
to- make il so. You can DO this on
groceries and drugs always and all the
tipie Ut W. E. Lynch's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
FOR CORONER.

The friends of Thomas E. Byrd will
support him for the oIhce of Coroner
of Edgefield County. He will abide
the result of the primaries and sup
port the nominees of the Democratic
party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

Ask at your Dispepsary for Private
Stock XXX Pure Rye Whiskey. 1t is
winner and superior in quality to
any on the market.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

The friends of Capt. Jim Williams
will support him for Clerk of the
Court. He will abide the result of the
democratic primary and support all
the nominees of the democratic party.
FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
COUNTY TREASURER.

lam a candidate for County Treas
urer, will abide the result of the pri-
maries and support the Democratic
nominees.
j. A. C. JONES.
The many friends of Capt. Thomas
G. Morgan respectfully present his
name to the voters of Edgetield county
for the office of County Treasurer. He
will abide the result of the Democratic
primary and support all the nominees
OF the party.
MANY FRIENDS.
am a candidate for Treasurer Of
Edgefeld County. | will abide the re-
suit Of the Democratic primary and
support all the nominees of tf party.
A. ID. ZIMMERMAN.
announce myself a candidate for
Treasurer of Edgeiield County and
will abide the result OF the nemocrat-
ic primary.
J.RUSSELL WRIGHT.
am a candidate for the Office o1
Comfy Treasurer. | will abide the re-
suit of the primary election and sup
port the nominees Of the democratic
s.B. MAYS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

For SALE At this office, a group pic
ture of Tillman, Shell, and lrby, Low
down for cash,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

Lam candidate for reelection to
the office of Clerk of the Court. | will
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary and support all the nominees OF
the party.
JNO. B. HILL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
EDGEFIELD INSTITUTE.
Closing Exercises, Friday Eve
ming, June 90.
.PkoGRAM PART 1.

Miss Ma.rceale GWalLney, MISS MA
ry Butler, Miss Gwaltney, Miss
Anna Butler.
Egghs4rd--My Little Bird. Lilly
Sheppard.
Observation-Disclosures (Solo and
DuetO Miss Gwaltney, Miss Mar
celle Gwaltney and Miss Butler.
sierbert-"Please give Me a
Penny, Sir" Lilly Sheppard.
Gounod-Jaell-Valse dc ropel a,
Faust. Miss Mary Butler.
Gurlett-Duo, op. ia. First
Piano, Lilly Sheppard. Second
Piano, Miss Gwaltney.
Saint Saens-Rhapsodie d'Au-
vergne. Miss Marcelle Gwaltnsy.
Observation-Disclosures
from "Margitta." Misses Mary
and Anna Butler.
Pomeroy "a March
Wieniauski TO- Mazurka
Mandolin Solo Miss Marcelle
Gwaltney.
Rubinstein (a) Kan, Ostrow,
Ketten (b) LaCastagnette,
Miss Gwaltney.
Wells-Duo, Op. %. F rst Pi-
ano, Miss Gwaltley, Second Piano,
Miss Marcelle Gwaltney.
Northumberland Fantasia, Mi 8
Gwaltney, Miss Mary Butler, MISS
Marcelle Gwaltney, Miss Anna
Butler.
DELIVERY OF GOLD BADGES.
PART II.
EuLAL1A, A FAIRY OPERETTA, IN
ONE AcT.
Characters.
Zeaas, King of the Fairies
james Jones
Kings Attsndants--RaIph Jones
and Paul Brabham.
Eulalia, Queen of the Fairies
Julia Tompkins.
Special Fairies Thalia, Make
Sheppard. Vivian, Mary Lily Fish
er.
Florianus, a Flower Sprite-
Rhett Sheppard.
Sylvan, a Wood Nymph-Fan-
ME Sheppard.
Narcissus, a Hunter-Joe Hol-
land.
Echo, Maid of the Woods-Lil-
lie Sheppard.
Cupid, God of Love-.Baldwin
Carwiie.
Puck-HarrA Foster.
Fays-Little Girls.
Elves--Little Boys.
Flowers.
Rose, Queen of the Flowers
Helen Sheppard.
Oahlias-Avaleen and Birdie
Schenck.
Sunfiowers-Kate DuBoise, and
Lille Griffin.
Chrysanthemum-Anna Holmes.
Daiay-Curran Hartley.
Lillies-Carmilla Parker, and
Kate Sheppard.
Pink-Madge Mays.
Violet-Lucille Sheppard.
SCENE /; A WOOD.
Eulalia is chosen Queen of the
FAIRIES. Moving Fableau-Cupid
Shoots Echo.
SCENE IL; ANOTHER WooD.
Zenas discovers
"a throne that's built upon the grass
OF III ytle boughs and Sassafras,"
upon which Eulalia is enthroned
and crowned Queen.
SCENE III; FARMLAND.
Eulilia is welcomed as Queen of
the little elves, to see how their
work progresses. One of them re-
ports that "Puck's at his pranks
again." and displays "s nest with
speckled beauties three" that
Puck has stolen. The little elves,
at the command of their Queen,
take Puck out to let the "robins
peck him.
Sylvannus suggests that they
"choose flower and enchant it
with fairy power" The rose is cho-
sen.
The Queen, remembering poor
Puck, sends for him again. He
promises "to be good," and the
Queen consents To try him once
more.
/ snow Fairies, skip away,
Ere the eoek proclaims the day."
In the midst of their revels, day
breaks.
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Jake Haltiwanger says it is essier te
tell a lie than to catch fish.
Pensions Coming In.


Pensions Coming In.
On Monday of this week the Comp
troller-General sent out warrants TO
the various county clerks OF court with
which to pay the pei sions of ''class q"
In Edgefield there are. we believe, on
ly about four or five in this class and
these can ge their pensions by appli-
cation to clerk Jno. B. Hill. Remember
that only those of "class a" are in it
this load of poles; little later and you
can all come whOopIng and q bump
ing.
Another Robbery.
Mr.. L. E. Jackson's store was broken
into on Sunday night last between the
hours of nine and ten o'clock and SUM-
dry articles were taken 'therefrom, ci-
gars, cigarettes, ginger ale &C., TO the
amount of lot more than 81 80. More
would have been taken, but for the
fact that discovery was made while the
robber was inside the store. Will Lew
is and Charlie Cheatham were standing
in the Park about the hour named and
seeinga light and hearing voices in
the store made simultaneous rush
for the back and front door, One party
rn.de his exit from one oil the back
windows and as he fled down the alley
fired his pistol at Mr.. Cheatham, The
others, il there were others, were out
side stationed there to receive and car
ry away the plunder. These, too. made
good their escape. This is che seconl
robbery In our town within fortnight
the other one having been commit
ted in Peaks store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

am candidate for County Super
VISOR, will abide the result of the Dem
ocratic primaries and support the NOM
inees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
R. Fl. PARKS.

am a candidate for County Super
visor, will abide the result of the pri:.
maries and support the nominees OF
the Democratic party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

am candidate for the Office of
County superintendent of Educati on
1 will abide the result OF the Demo-
cratic primary and support the nomi-
ness of that party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

H.Q. Talbert is hereby nominated
for the office of Supervisor Of Edge
field County. We pledge him to abide
the action of the Democratic prima-
ries. FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
oFEDUCATION.

1 am a candidate for the Office OF
County Superintendent of Education
[ will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and support the nomi-
nees of that party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
FOR SHERIFF.

respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the Sher-
ifs office, and pledge myself to abide
the result of the primary's, and to sup
port the nominees of the Democratic
party. w. III. QUITS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

Mr. Wilbur F. Herbert Jr,, Re-
ceiver Of the Carolina Cumberland
Gap and Chicago r a i W ay,
will sell at auction at 10 o'clock a.
M, July 29rd, at the Freight De.
pot in Edgefeld, various articles
of unclaimed freight which have
been on hand for six months or
morei
(1) Stationary Eng he and Fit
tings.
(1) Case R. Goods.
(2) Empty Hogsheads.
~ Case Charts.
(10) Bags Malt.
(1) Bag Meat.
(3) Jail Door, (1) bundle iion,
Cd Box.
(1) Barrel Basks.
(2) Barrels Flour.
(1) Trunk.
June is '96-6t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

The friends of Capt. N. G. Evans
respectfully announce him as candi-
date for seat in the next House of
Representatives, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
MANY FRIENDS.

l respectfully announce to the vo-
ters OF Edgefeld County that L am a
candidate for the legislature and will
abide the result of the primary cleo
tions.
S. Meg. SIMKiNS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

The friends of S. It. Williams will
support him for the House of Repre-
sentatiyes. He will abide the result OF
the Democratic primary and support
the nominees of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

With hopes of meeting their kindly
consideration, L herewith respectfully
announce myself to the voters of Edge.
fielo County as candidate for Sheriff
of said County, and hereby pledge my
self ty abide the result of the Demo.
cratic primaries,
WALTER p. BRUNSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

The friends of Hon. w. Ii. Yeldell
respectfully present his name for the
House of Representatives He will
abide the result Of the primaries and
support the Nominees of the Demo-
cratic party.
NT,~x, Enrr-pc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

/ am a candidate for the Office of
County Superintendent of Education.
/ will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and support the nomi-
nees of that party.
ALBERT r. NICHOLSON.
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Edgefield Institute.

The closing exercises Of this institu.
tion will take place on June 26tn at
g 80 D. me, The programme, which we
publish in another column, is most
attractive one. First comes concert
at which Miss Gvaltney and her mu-
sic pupils will render classical, beauti-
ful, and brilliant selections. Then fol-
lows an operetta, in which the pupils
will represent fairies and fiowsrs, and
the audience for brief period may
forget the dull cares OF this work.a-
day world and reyel amid the wonders
OF fairyland, where the tiny fays an i
elves. their king and queen, and mis-
chieyons Cupid, play some merry
Dranks aud dance some enchanting
measures in woodland dells. An adj
raission fee of twenty-five cents will
be changed, all the money over ex-
penses to be applied to re-painting the
institute building.
The efficiency, experience, and ac-
of the faculty afour In-
ssiti,te insure for those who will at
tend-and may their name be legion
An eptertaiDwent that will entertain;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The friends of Hon. Thos. FL. Rains
ford respectfully announce him. as a
candidate for reelection to the House of
Representatives,, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

will make the race for Supervisor
of Edgefield county; will abide the
result of the primary and support the
nominees of the Democratic party.
A. G. BROADWATER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-06-17

Old HOss Sale.
See the HOld Hoss" sale advertise
meat in another column. And they
saw fhis too is another good sign for
our town, namely, to wit: that when q
town is growing so fast that "old
Hoss" sales come to it, such town is
getting to he very much like Augusta
In its bigness though not in its bigoti-
ness, no, never: We are not yet "bigot-
tyr but we can not speak for the fu-
ture; now is the accepted time to set
tle in Edgefeld before we get big
Otty."
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-06-19

HI. Taylor went to Mt. Idaho
again Wednesday.
Rev. w. Van Dusen will
preach in the M. E. church this
(Friday) evening.
Farm and garden for sale,
near Denver, apply to.
G. r. Chase.
e. A. Jones, formerly of this
place, came in Monday to look
after his case before the district
court.
G. M. Greene, representing
Hoffman, Rothschild & Co.,
olothiers of San Francisco, was
in town Wednesday.
Charles Cone of Florence,
formerly of this place, has sold
an interest in his mine to ~-
Glidden of Spokane, for $4,000.
Good for Charles.
Rev. Silas Perkins will deliver
a lecture especially for young
men, to which, however, every
body is invited, in Heartburg
hall, this friday evening.
There will be a grand ball at
HI. A. Greving's hall on July
4th, the music to be furnished
by Mr.. Frank Wright. Tickets
to dance, zoe. Supper 25c per
plate extra, Everybody is in
vited, and all are assured a
pleasant time,
Times are hard; money is
scarce, and barley is cheap.
Special sales on Saturdays and
Sundays and Fourth of July.
Only 5 cents for a schooner Of
beer during these warm days at
the brewery and Elite saloons,
Cottonwood. 21-ti
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-06-19
Birthday Party.

Sunday, June 14th, was
Frank Freeman's 18th birthday
and a very enjoyable time was
had at his home in honor OF the
occasion. The following were
present; Ethel Gains, Addie
Brust, Grace Paul, Bertha Long,
John and Howard Mckinley,
Claud Paul, Vincent Long and
Willie Wiokoff. Games were
played, and a delicious supper
was served.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-06-19
GLEANINGs.

M. S. Martin county assessor,
Dis in town Sunday.
a good latest style hat for
4 90, at Goldstones 8.
Remember that pay day comes
hen you buy on credit.
d. T, Gilmore and J, III. smi=
ny went to Nezperce Saturday.
AT Goldstones; New Goods,
8edNced Prices, No Retail
8aits.
All kinds of farm produce and
bod, taken on subscription at
MS Office.
H. A. Raymond and wife of
Mangaville, were in town on
Monday, visiting.
Why use "jawbone" when you
oan get good goods for little
Tnoney at Goldstone's.
Remember, you can get your
harley and wheat chopped for
feed at the packing house.
Get prices on salt and fence
Ujfe at HI. A. Greving's, Reuter-
lie. He buys in car load lots.
r.. R. MoCroskrey, represent
Ing the Spokane Implement Co.,
carne in on Sunday evenings
6thge,
For SALE-Second- hand furn-
itnre in good condition. For
further particulars inquire at
This office. 19-4t
Sam Weller of Boise, formerly
b merchant of this place, came
III on Monday on his way tc
Grangeville,
Mrs. Ida Wolbert has on hand
q small stock of ladies' hats and
baby caps which will be solo
eheap for cash.
A. Nc. Leod keeps the besr
iyery, Feed, and sale stables il
Nezperce. Give him a call, anc
see charges reasonable.
q. r. Ellis, N. Anderson ant
seyeral other citizens went t.
M, Idaho Monday morning tt
Be on hand as trial jurors,
Mesdames Jones, Gaines ant
Argetsinger went over to Mt
Idaho on Tuesday to attend t.
fhe case of Jones VS.. Jones, di
V0rce,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-06-19

4 am always the first to knock
The prices down--this time on
ience wire, stock salt and dairy
salt. Bring in your grain, shin
Rles, fence posts, eggs, etc. Yours
for business, III. A. GREvING.
The A. P, A. lecturer, e. B.
6utton, failed to put in an ap-
Fearance on Monday evening.
lt was learned that he had can
te]ed all his engagements on the
prairie, as all were like the RE-
fQRr, wanted pay for their SER
Vices.
The lesson taught by the cor
onation fatalaty points to the
fact that if church and state
Nere separated, such things
Uonld not happen, for the reason
That there would be no king
dons nor empires, and the "di-
xjne rights of kings would be
feIegated to the savage tribes
Vhere they belong, and from
fence they emanated.
As the times are out of joint
on the account of too much
LEI on the brain of our con-
<ssses, our town will not cele-
6E9te. Our people will stay at
ne or go out to the beautiful
YES near town in small num-
and picnic, and enjoy the
de and cool breeses. They
sApathize with the people Of
neighboring villages, Denver
a Nezperce, as they are SO fal
<ez1oved from timber or groves
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-06-19
Fourth of July Ball.

There will be a grand ball
given in the Heartberg hall on
July 4th by A. B. Rookie.
Music by A. D. Green's string
band, consisting of 1st and End
violins and piano. Tickets, in
Guiding supper at the st. AL
bert, $500.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-06-19

Rev, Perkins lectured on
tongue Friday evening.
\ You can have a bank account
by dealing at Goldstone's.
HI. Myers brought in q small
band of cattle for G. E, Holt on
last Friday.
So far as discoveries of prec-
ious metals 60, our town is
fairly Sin it,
II. Taylor went to Mt. Idaho
Monday morning, to attend the
district court,
Y All styles straw and Fedora
hats, latest patterns, and cheap,
at GOldstone's. 20
Charley Brown says that he
has planted enough potatoes to
supply the town for all next
winter.
DIR. F. ]. Boston will be in
Cottonwood on June Oath, pre-
pared to do all kinds of dental
work, Call early-time ia lims
tied.
Judge w, G. Piper, J. L. Riv-
ers court stenographer, and Clay
McNamee of Moscow, passed
through town on Sunday bound
for the county seat.
Robert Nugent. G. G. Burge
and several others have shipped
a ton of ore to the sampling
works at Everett, SO as to make
certain of the value per ton.
LosT-Between Cottonwood
and the cemetery, or between
the cemetery and Fosters grave.
a pair of gold bowed spectacles
Finder will please leave them at
the Pioneer restaurant and re-
ceive a reward of $3.50. Rob
ERT NUGENT. 21-t1
The people OF this country
never were so eager to learn the
cause and cure of the besettine
ills as now, and they want ne
tariff or sound-money nonsense
either. They are. beginning t.
feel that they have been sleep
ing, instead of maintaining &
watohful vigilance.
The drummers in the Eas
are "whooping it up" for Nc
Kinley and protection, and get
ting off the old gag about times
improving in consequence, Sucl
rot is old and putrid. Brad
street and Dunn are both com
PEELED to admit that the ten
dency is downward, and the sin
gle gold-base-fool standard is re
sponsible for it,
Every effort will be made a
Chicago on July 7, to have tn
convention declare for the golc
standard. The democratic lead
ers believe, even now, that the,
cannot jeopardizs their chance
of success by antagonizing tn
money power; hence, the resul
will be either a straddle, or
plain gold plank. Either on
will defeat them.
Editor Afford, of the Lewiston
Twice-a- Week Tribune, came il
Saturday evening via. Nezperce
Mr.. Afford was quite favorabl,
impressed with our town ant
, environments, and is satisfied
, that Cottonwood is the comm
town of this side of the prairie
having all the natural advant
ages of soil, timber and water
Mr.. Afford was well satisfied +
, Sunday in our town.
Harmon Helm, Frank KEN
per and Frank Bicker claim t
have found a coal ledge on Cot
tonwood butte, near Shissler'
mill, four feet thick and seve
feet wide. The sample that ]
in this Office, if coal, is a ne'
variety of the article, as it cal
ries gold bearing quartz an
shows visible traces of golt
3 which, under a glass, appears t
? good advantage. This is doubt
f less valuable discovery, an
r we shall have more to say abor
r it shortly. This ledge is abor
/. six miles west of town.