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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

is treated in sacred confidence, unless
publication is requested by the writer.
She says to Mrs. Pinkham =" [
wish you would publish the circum-
stances of my case, in order that other
women may be benefited by my expe-
rience.
al doctored nearly all the time for
two years. 1 spent several hundred
dollars without receiving much benefit.
Last June wrote to you and described
all my aches and pains. Such a long
list as there was: headache, back
ache, bearing-down pains, terrible
soreness, constipation, dizziness, feel
ing of extreme lassitude, irregularity
and nausea but you answered my
letter and told me just what to do. l
followed your advice.
"After taking eight bottles of the
Vegetable Compound and three bot
ties of Blood Purifier, am glad to
write you that have not enjoyed such
good health for years, and / am able
20 do ali my own work. 1 can surely
sound the praises of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and a
number of my friends are taking iS
upon my recommendation "-MRs. w.
Z. ELLIOTT, Liscomb, Iowa.
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Incorrigible DIR. johnson /.

A literary lady onco expressed to
DIR. johnson her approval of his die,
tionary, and particularly her satisf &C.
tion in finding that he had not admit
ted any improper words.
"No, madam" replied the inc 'rrigi,
be johnson, "I hope have not soiled
my fingers. l find, however, that you
have been looking for them. Wash,
ipgton Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07
CRUSADE AGAINST WRINKLES.

Women will have to organize new
crusade against wrinkles end the
loather.like, growing-old-sort. of.look
of she skin if they persist in following
up all the open air pursuits which be-
long to mans kingdom. Fresh mir In
all kinds of weather may be conducive
TO health, but it is very trying to deli
cate skins. Women who row and ride
BICYCLES should substitute oatmeal or
boiled bread and milk for goap. The
dry skin is especially sensitive to the
effects of sun and air, and needs all
the precautions it is possible to fini
to keep it smooth and white. Po:a'
toes boiled in milk are SAID to be very
effective IN whitening and sorteuiug
the skin, ana almond meal should be
en- every toilet table.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07
Collectively. Too Much for Him.

A doctor once refused to take fee
for attending q friend during a
dangerous illness. Upon his recovery,
however, the patient presented the
agreeable amount in a purse, saying
"Sir, in this purse have put every
days fee; and your goodness must no
get the better of my gratitude.
The doctor eyed the purse, counted
the number of days, and, holding ou
his hand, replied:
"Well, 1 can mold out no longer
Singly, could have refused them TO,
year, but collectively they are IRE
sistible. New York Ledger.
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Doubted 1 s Authority.

"Angelina, gaid Jimsmith, looking
up from his book with On injured air,
81 thought you told me this was one
of William Blacks stories. "
$50 it is" replied Mrs. Jimsmith.
CT don't believe il" was the blunt
rejoinder.
"Now, George, don't be stupid.
There is mis- name right on the title
page"
'I can't help that; some imposter
is using Blacks name"
"Why, what makes you think soY'
"I've read fourteen pages OF the
novel and no one has caught fish yet. "
Buffalo Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07
From His Standpoint.

"Have you come to see about why
the garbage wasn't collected?" asked
the housewife.
.'No, ain's," replied tie contrac
tors agent, Indignantly. 'I've come
to find out what business you people
have to make complaint over little
thing like waitin' o week or two
for o man to come around. That's
what I'm here for. Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07
A Rejected Statue.

The statue Of Cardinal Newman
which was offered to and refused by
the University OF Oxford, England
has been set up on vacant plot o
ground adjoining the priests house a
the Brompton Oratory.. The statue il
of white stone, some thirty feet il
height, and consists of pedestal will
scnlptured dado surmounted by fou
columns, on which is placed a agur;
of Our Lady. The Cardinal Is repre-
septsd seated.
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WOMAN'S WORLD.
PLEASANT LITERATURE FOR
FEMININE READERS.
NOVEL WEDDING CUSTOM.

At some recent weddings, in lieu OF
the time. honored, but lately much
criticised rice-throwing, bowls of rose
leaves and orange blossoms have been
handed to the bridesmaids and
younger men OF the wedding party
with which to shower the departing
couple. It is more picturesque Ger.
tainIy.
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Tie Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use Syrup OF Figs, under all
conditions, makes it their favor:te remedy.
To get the true and genuine article, look for
the name of the California Fig Syrup Com.
pany, printed near the bottom Of the package.
For sale by oil responsible druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

"TrrrERINE cured me of a very annoying
case OF itching piles in a few days. ! have
sold good many boxes for the common itch;;
ond II Ras never once failed to cure. it Is all
Inv, T 10 Claimed for it," T. l.. BEDsoLE,
''''' - Talllhatta Springs, Ala.
1t cures al itches..
box by ma for 5oc. in amps.
]. Y. SnuPrRINE. savannah, Ga-
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A Mistake.

At spiritual seance widow desired
to communicate with her dead hus-
band.
els 1t really such dreadful place,
mot at all; heaven is delightful
place."
"Ir. Medium. said the widow,
turning to that parsonage, ''you have
called the wrong man in the right
place or the right man in the wrong
place. Texas Sitter.
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Helm Wnntcd.

Men that can produce business TO sell
monthly installmenS bonds. Liberal commits.
sionS and bonus paid. Address Y: 5. Bond
and Mortgage Company. Atlanta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

diseased porsion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In.
famed you have a rumbling sound or impsr.
feet hearing, and when it Is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the innam-
nation can be taken ont and this tube re-
destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten ars
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an In.
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the bast.
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Dobbins' Floating -Borax Soap costs more to
make than any other floating soap made. but
consumers have to pay no more for it. 1t is
guaranteed TO be 100 per cent. pure and the only
floating soap made of Borax. Wrappers in red ink.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

1t IS heaven upon earth 10 have a man:
mind move IN charity, rest in Providence an
turn unon the poles of truth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

be staked out in this way with very
little labor, and the result will prove
very satisfactory, as every one of the
three stakes acts as a braco-some-
thing that cannot be said of such as
are driven about the tree perpendicu'
larly. American Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

The railways of the world carry
over 100000 passengers weekly,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07
Never Once Failed

No liberal man would mpute charge OF
unsteadiness to another for having changed
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The KNIGHT OF TIE BURRO
By ROSE. L. EILERBE.

q, my love is but a
lassie, o wee and win
some lassie, she," sang
Il deep baritone voice,
with careless aban-
don. A girl who was
strolling along the
mountain path stop
ped and looked about
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

~. yitu,' Dance One bottle DR.. Fenner's
Specific cures. Circular, Freionia, \. \.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

rfafliicted with sore eyes use DIR. isaac 1'homp-
sons Eyc-water Druggists sell NJ &c per bottle.
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psnfnes. cannot be Cured

There are 100000 old copper pennie
scattered bout in the United States.
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Every Man Ills Own Doctor.

A COo-page II Illustrated Family lio2tor Pook.
containing valuable in formation pertaining
10 diseases of the human system; how to treat
and cure them with simplest OF medicines.
The book contains full complement of facts
i'm materia medica. Postpaid to any addres on
receipt of price. SIXTY CENTS. Address
Atlanta Publishing House, ZIG Lloyd
Street, ATLANTA. GA.
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SACRED CONFIDENCE
NO WoMAN'S LETTER PUBLISHED
EXCEPT BY REQUEST.
Mrs. Pinkham's Tender Relations With
the Suffering of Her Sex-Women Who
Cannot Hide Their Happiness.

There is a class of women who, from
their own experience, sympathize with
their suffering sisters, and in order
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

Airs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums. reduces infamml-
tion. allays pair. cures wind collie. &c. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-10-07

Campaign Song, "16 to l." by Hafey.
Everybody calling for it. Picture of Bryan
25c. and get one. Discount to trade. The w.
Q. Hafiey Co., 14l Marietta ST., Atlanta, Ga.
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FlTSstopped free and permanentlycured. No
ats after hrst days use Of DIR; kLINEs GREAT
ise. Send to DR.. Kline. 931 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev. u. BUCHMUEL.
IEn, Lexington. Mo-, Feb. "a, '9i.
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The Latest Hit.

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the bast.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

The Scott hotel of this place has been closed. Solomon Earth, owner of the building, has moved into the house and the old hosteiry will once more be a private residence. Walter G. Scott has purchased, the residence of ". H. Burbage, and with his family now oc- cupies it as private residence. Mrs. Scott, after seven years of business in the hotel, now retires to enjoy we'll earned and much needed rest. Tie travelling public will miss the hOspit- pitable greeting and kind treatment of Mrs. Scott always extended by her or their visits to St. Johns. Her long ser vice to the public in this capacity has endeared her to every one who has had occasion to visit the county seat. Mrs. Scott retires with the best wishes of E host of friends.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Jerry Gonzales has purchased the Scott Hotel bar, and will shortly move it into his own building, on Commercial street, adjoining the store Of A. &s B. Schuster. Jerry has been the barkeeper at the Scott house for the past two or three years, and thoroughly under stands the business. We bespeak a continuance of the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon the bar of Scott house. and the bibulously inclined are insured of a continuance of the same courteous treatment at the hands of the new proprietor.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

In the vicinity of Boquet, Westmore- land O., Pa., almost any one can tell you how to cure lame back or stiff neck. They dampen piece of flannel with Chamberlain Pain Balm and bind it on the affected parts and in one or two days the trouble has disappeared. This same treatment will promptly cure 8 pain ip the side or chest. MT. F. Nj. Frye, prominent merchant of Boquet, speaks very highly of Pain Balm, and his recommendations have had much to do with making it popular there. For sale by St. Johns drug Co.,,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

George J. Stoneman left on Thursday last for Globe, where he expects to con- tiDue the practice of law in connection with Judge Edwards, who is acknowl- edged as one of the leading lawyers in southern Arlzona. The Judge vii! find an able assistant in MT. Stoneman, and the new firm will prove formidable an- tagonists for any of the legal lights in that section who may be called to meet them in the legal arena. Mir. Stoneman has been a resident of Winslow for the past eighteen months and by his cour- teous and gentDemanly demeanor suc- ceeded in gaining the respect and es- teem of all with whom he was thrown in contact. His departure is universally regretted. and Gila county is to be con- graduated on so valuable and useful all acquisition to her populatioD.-Wins- low Mail.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Mrs. Rhodie Noah, of this place, was taken in the night with cramping pains and the next day diarrhoea set in. She took half a bottle of blackberFy cordial but got no relief. She then sent to me to see if had anything that would help her. l sent her a bottle of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the first dose relieved her. Another of our neighbors had been sick for about week and had tried different remedies for diarrhoea but kept getting worse. l sent him this same remedy. Only four doses of 1t were required to cure him. lie says he owes his recov- cry to this wonderful remedy.-Mrs. Mary Sibley, Sidney, Mich. For sale by St. Johns Drug Co.,,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

The preparations for suitable cele- bration of the Fourth Of July to-day have been going on steadily for more than two weeks. It is thought the ob seryance of the day here this year will be done in a more creditabIe manner than on any previous occasion.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Miss Anna Creaghe, who has been at- tending St. Vincent academy and re- ceived gold medal at the commence ment exercises of the academy at the opera house, last Thursday night, re- turned to her home in Springerville, Arizona. this morning, accompanied by her father.-Alhuquerque Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Mrs. Dolores Duran y Gonzales died at her residence in St, Johns, Wednes- day morning, July 1, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at New Town, next day. The deceased had been 8 resident of thIs place for a long num- Der of years. Slle wag sister of Don Miguel Duran, and was about sixty-five years of age.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Ben Schuester has new horse. He has not yet succeeded in getting into any trouble in connection with the equine, but with perseverance may have a runaway or something of the kind soon.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Company K will entertain it's friends at Armory hall on the evening of the Fourth. There will be ball under the management of Lieutenant Tom Peter son. Sergeant Christiansen will have charge of the floor.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Messrs. L. J. Brown and ". H. Gib- bons, members of the Board of Super vlsors, came in Tuesday evening, on duty connected with a meeting of the Board of Equalization.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04
J. F. Mahoney, one of Arizona's dele.

J. F. Mahoney, one of Arizona's dele gates to the St. Louis convention, re- turned on No. last Tuesday. We have had no opportunity of conversing with hIm in regard to his experience and action in the national republican con- ventlon, but we venture the assertion that if any delegate to that convention got any enjoyment, from it, he was that One.-MaiE.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Probate Judge Farr, on last Thurs. day appointed Joseph Udall and Stan- sell Greer executors ofthe last will and testament of A. V. Greer, deceased.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

The Republican platform is mass of inconsistencies. It clamors for pro- lection to shut out trade and prevent foreign commerce and invites recipro- city to build and bring in foreign com- merce,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

IT.
 BCnadiction by the Chaplain
 AFTERNOON. S-Gathering on the Public Square at 2p m for amusements, under the direction of tho Amusement Committee.
 Foot Races, Horse Races and Games, from z p. III. to 4 P. In.
 B:sc Ball Match at i p. m. CIildre.'s Dance in Assembly Hall, from 33C D. m. until 5-30 p. m. VI. <. Tenney, floor man agor.
 9-Inspcct;on and Dress Parade of Company K. Firs: Regiment G. A., at D. m. The following committees have been ap- pointed;
 Committee on -willaraF arr. Mrs NJ. E Freeman, l.. K. Gibbons, Mrs M. s Gib- bons, ". J. Mallory, Miss Olena Kempe Committee on Finance-Isaac Bath and Alex Shreeres.
 Committee on Amusements-Arthur Penney, Miss Amelia Hunt, Albert F. Potter. Marinus Christensen. W. E. Platt. Mrs M. E. Patters II . Committee on Ref eshments-H. c. Oyerson, James LeSueur. Henry Plstt, Chas. Blohm, Pc ter Peterson, Conrad Oyerson. Committee on Decora ion-Norman Freeman, Ms Signe Davis. W. o. Gibbons, Hattie Butler, Lavinin Berry. Martin Jensen, Louie Freeman.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Captain John T. Hogue anii Treasurer Potter went up to the Cienega last Sum- day, returning the following day.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04
Attention. ConDany.

The following order has been issued to Company K. First Regiment, N. G. A., of this place:
 HEADQUARTERS COMPANY K,l
 FIRST REGIMENT, N. c. A.,
 ST. JOHNS, A. T., July I, 1896. Company Orders
 The following are the special orders for Company K, First Regiment, N. G. A., in connection with the observance of Fourth of July, 1896:
 1.-The Company will form in front of the armory at S.45, to be in readi- ness to move with procession at 9; ia. tigne uniform.
 II.-An inspection and dress parade will be held at in the evening full dress uniform.
 It is expected that all officers and en. listed men will attend for the day. Pur- suant to regimental orders, absent with leave or sickness, will be the only excuses received.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04
FOURTH OF JULY.
How the Day Will Be Observed
 in St. Johns.

The committee having in charge the observance of our national holiday has revised the programme of exerc1ses, making several changes and additions. principally in the way of amusements. The committee has added several horse races, foot races, etc, which will be under the direction of the Amusement committee. This part of the programme will be held on the public square in the afternoon. Albert F. Potter, Esq, has made large balloon, and will send it skyward> shortly after nine o'clock in the morning. 4 dance for the children will be held in the ATmory in the sfter- noon, nnder the direction of w. A. Penney, Esq. Following is the pro- gramme in detail.
 1-Hoisting of the flag at sun rise, and @ salute of thirteen guns under the direction of Cap tain Walter G. Scott. and the playing of na- tfonal rby the St. Johns Brass band, fol- lowed by national air. ''The Flag Is There" by the St. Johns Association band. 2-serenading by the bands
 3-Firing of one gun at a m as signal for gath ering on the public square.
 4-Music by the bands while people are gather ing.
 Balloon ascension at e:15 a. m~ 5-Eo,ming of procession in the following order under the supervision of Marshal of the Day, Mir. J. B. Patterson:
 St Johns Brass Band.
 St. Johns Association Band. of nf nP
 Independence, selected and arranged
 by Major H. J. Platt
 Company K, First Regiment N. G. A.
 Goddess of Liberty, Miss Caddie Bab5itt. Thirteen original States represented by thir. teen young ladies-Addie Earth, Hattie Butler. Lavinia Berry, Lottie Earth, Sa
 rah Butler, Rhoda Gibbons, Elvira
 ApOdaca, Naoma Gibbons, Lucy
 Davis, Mary Thomas, Ella
 Mineer, Hattie Holgate,
 Rachel Thompson. Red. White and Blue-Maggie Jarvis, Amelia Hunt, Lcuie Freeman. and their escorts.
 FoOtInen. Horsemen, Vehicles, Etc. 6-Procession will march through the principal streets and return to the Assembly Hall. 7-Services commence at 10 a. m. Called to ordsr by Marshal of the Day. Song By the Choir Prayer, by the Chaplain. Bishop c P. Anderson Music By St. Johns Association Band Reading of the Declaration of Independ- ence .... ...................B By pr. S. N Craig Song ......... ......'' ''Star Spangled Banner Mrs. M. E. Freeman and Mrs.Ella Patterson. Grafton. on....................By Orator of the Day
 Prof. J. W. Brown. Song Red, White and Blue
 By the characters representing them. Recitation .......................By N. Gonzales Instrumental Music By the String Ba d
 Under direction of Martin Jenson. Address s............... Captain Walter G. Scott Music Male Quartette Five Minutes Speech. By Major H. J. Platt Song with Guitar Accomr animent-by Mrs. NJ. E. B. Farr and others. Toasts and Sentiments.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

The first crop of alfalfa is now being cut. It is short. light and thin. besides being very late in the season.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

George Scott, of Show Low, has been in town for several days. He will not return home until after the Fourth.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04

Just received at Isaac Earth 2.ee0 yds calico which will be sold at 20 yds for Sl.OO.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04
Pleasant Juvenile Party,

On last Tuesday evening, at ArmOry Hall, occurred very pleasant social affair. Misses Maud and Jessie Scott had done the preliminary work, and had the affair well in hand and it's sue cess assured before calling on the eid- CTS. The two little misses had issued invitations, contracted for music and hall, secured the services of a floor manager, and did all the business con- nected with the party, unaided. The young folks to the number of about thirty gathered at an early hour in the evening, and held the floor of the Ar mory until II o'clock, when the little tots and tikes went home to pleasant dreams of the merry time. Not detail was missing. The two little lady man. agers had secured the services of Sheriff James Scott as floor manager. and the attendance of Mesdames Linda and Mary c. Scott as chaperones, and We are even indebted to one of the lIttle misses for list of participants, which is as follows: Misses Regina ArmIjo, Maud Scott, Jessie Scott, May Sher- wood, Verne Sherwood, Rosa Miller, Pearl Miller, May Scott, Lydia Platt, Hattie Platt, Precides COlomo and Bar barita Baca; Masters Henry Platt, John Sherwood. Candelario Apodaca, Plmenio Armijo, Willie Sherwood Jim- mic Scott and Arthur Miller and Messrs. Monico Garcia, Porter Rollins and Isaac Earth.
 George Scott, oi Show Low, also was present, and seemed to enjoy himself as much as any of the little people,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04
" O IT c E..
Registration of Voters,

ST. JOHNS, ARIz., April s, 1896. It Is ordered by the Board of Supervisors that a re-registration of the voters of Apache county be made for the year 1896, and the County Re- corder prepare Great Register an publish the required notice of such re-regstration in the St Johns Herald x. GONZALES,
 Clerk Board of Supervisors.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-04
SATURDAY, JULY 4.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds. croup and whooping cough. It is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by St. Johns Drug Co.,.