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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
He Framed the Guinea.

The Queen, when girl, was pas
sionately fond of climbing walls and
trees. says London Tit-Bits. One day
Mt Malvern, she climed tall apple
tree and was unable to get down. A
young man named Davis. gardenec,
was attracted by her cries, got lad.
der and brought her down in safety.
Deeply grateful, she opened her purse
aud presented him with a guinea.
Davis framed it, and ever since has
been proud to tell the tale and show
the piece of gold which the Queer
gave him so many years ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
THEY WERE AT HAND.

The Spanish general was seated at
desk, blue pencil behind his ear ant
a pair of scissors in his ready right
hand.
"There is newspaper man outside
who desires to speak with you," said
the subordinate officer.
"Ask him what he wants.
Gle desires to inquire whether
there are any proofs of the victory you
havo been winning"
"Proofs? OF course there are. Tell
him am just reading them. Wash
ington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

Mrs. Davis rather dreaded the in.
terview between the men, but Milton
came to the point at once.
81 heard yesterday that your wife
was in o rather dangerous condition
and that it was necessary she should
go South for the winter. See John
Green and make arrangements for
some one to take your place here, and
make preparations for taking her to
Florida the last of next week.
"But father" said Walter, as.
founded, 81 have no means to under,
take such "a"
"Here are five hundred dollars, and
if required you can have more. Dc
not worry over anything; just devote
yourself to your wife until she is bet.
ter. and in the spring l will see what
I can do for you. But do not take
this farm again"
sob, father" blurted out the great
boy, "forgive me! I thought you
would be glad if Nettie died. 1 never
even hoped you would be willing
to help me save her. I shall
never, never forget this! You are
every thing that is good, and l have
been thinking all manner of evil oi
you. Say that you will forgive me =
The tears stood in Milton Davis's
eyes as he said softly:
"You have quite as much to forgive
as I, my boy. Let us thank God it is
not too late to understand each other. u
The matter did not end with the
trip to Florida, which restored Mrs.
Walter Davis to health. Upon the
return of the young couple they found
the title deeds to pretty home and g
hundred acres of land awaiting them,
a present from Father Davis, and his
other chlldreu had each been surprised
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to euro in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease requires a constitutional treatment. Hall 9
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting nature In
doing its work. The proprietors have 80 much
faith in its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars Tor any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials. Address.
+. j. CHENEY 81 Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls EamilY Pills are the best
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
SarsapaYiEIa
An Unconscious Irony.

sI never see that good old motto,
honesty is the best policy" remark
ed Senator Sorghum, without being
carried back to my boyhood days"
.Itis grand old MOTTO" replied
his friend; Zone that it is well to i'm
press early in life
eyes. I'll never forget the time
had to pay the smart boy of the
school seven cents and jack-knife to
write that line in my copybook, so as
to keep me from getting marked below
the average in penmanship. Wash
inpton Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
SOCIAL ECONOMY.

care you economizing this winter,
Hrs. Desmond?"
eyes; our new monogram is much
mailer than the one we used last
rear. Chicago Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
CONSISTENCY.

Irate Lodger Ito young clergyman
-"See here, Mr.. Loudshout, l am
tired of being rega!ed with your re-
hearsal Of your sermons through THIS
thin partition.
Mr.. Loudshout-'I always practice
what / preach, sir. "-Up-to-Date.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
THE GENTLE ART OF TOUCHING.

Yapsley-"The truest test of q mans
friendship is his willingness to lend
you money"
Mudge-"oh, most anybody will
lend money. The real test is when
you strike him for second loan. -
indianapolis Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
APPARENT uEARrLEssNEss.

Little Miss Clara-'Don't your Sis
ter go with that young man any
more?"
Little Miss Laura-"No; and isn't
it ahame to treat him so after all
The beautiful candy he's brought her?"
Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
A CHILLING WELCOME.

Ugly-Looking Wayfayer-"Whar is
The man O. the house,"
Farmers Wife with rare presence
If mlnd)-"He's back OF tho wood
she'd burying a tramp. New York
Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
NO LIGHT ON The SUBJECT.

Mrs. Knight-"Does your husband
treat you the same now as he did when
ae was courtiug you:"
Mrs. Laight-"Pretty much. He
Keeps me in the dark ?''-Statesman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
ART ARGUMENTS,

s"IFhat was tho matter in the bric-
,.br,ac Department."
"T@o clerks disagreed about the
pronunciation of Diana, and one of
them hit the other over the head with
Venus. Chicago Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
NOT EASILY WORKED.

"Well, you see, old man, I'm afraid
;he Governor won't come down with
;he cash. He's sort OF bombshell. !"
"IIov SOP"
"E[e goes Of when I touch hil. -
Washington Capital.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
srFr1CIENTLY EXp1AINED.

"Bridget, I've discovered that you
larry moro food home with you than
You cook for us. ;"
"Yes'm; but me family is bigger'n
7ourn. Chicago Record
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
A PHILOSOPHER.

'Yes, optimists look more cheerful; ;
but, as customers, prefer pessimists. J"
"Hhy, Mr.. Cutandslash?"
"Well, optimists, as n rule, will take
their wives to the theatre instead of
paying their tailor bills. Chicago
Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
A Fiftv.two Years, Case.

"TETTERINE is the only remedy I ever sol'
that would make permanent cure OF letter.
sold IL to II person who had tetter on his hand TO
ffty-two years, and two boxes cured him"
B. II. TANNER,
McDonald's Mill, Ga.
box by mail for Soc in stamps.
j. Il. SHuPTRINE, Savannah, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
bIODESTY.

She-s'Mr. Fullback never boasts of
his football exploits, does he?"
He-.'sNo. I understand that he has
nearly killed half dozen men, but he
never says word about it. Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
Decision ReserTed.

Master-Rufus, didn't you meet me
on the street last night as 1 was on my
way home?
Rufus-To be sho' I did, sab. -
Master-Well-.ncwss, u, tell tell rle frankly,
did I Seem to be intoxicated?
Rufus-As ter dat, sab, kyar'n adj
zackly say dat yo' wuz shonough
'toxticated, but f'om de way yo' wuz
meanderin' erlong I got de idee dat
yo' wuz elder in dat perdickermen' er
mighty onsartin in yo' min as ter
whar yo' wuZ Zat.-Richmond Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
ANOTHER ISLANDER.

spats-"They say real estate is
learer in Chicago, per foot front, than
n New York. ("
socratoots-"Weil, it ought to be.
The feet are bigger" Pittsburg
News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
'oanger--Biking still-It Does, In-
dced-Sufflciently Explained-A
Chilling Welcomc-Another
Slander, ETC., etc.

"Here come the reckless skaters"
Said the sun, "and just beyond
The ice is growing thinner
And they must come off the pond.
"How shall make them heed me,
And cease their sport awhile?"
"Jnst tell them that you thaw me"
Said the ice and cracked smile.
Truth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
BIKINa STILL

nKeeping up your bicycle riding
his cold weather."
"Nop. Just keeping up the pay
nents; that is all. - Indianapolis
journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
1T DOES, INDEED.

Askins (meditatively)-"After all,
Is life really worth the living?"
Grimshaw-sThat depends on the
liver. New York Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniianlnna-
tion. aliays pain. cures wind collie. PIC. bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
HIS LESSON.

[TH o frown Milton
Davis looked at his
watch, then st the
slowly moving pen
dulum Of the clock
in the dingy little
depot at Hinton,
and mentally de-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

over 100000 cured Why not let No -To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco?
Saves money makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed. so cents and Sl.OO, at all
drurrista
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
The Strongest Fortification

Against disease, one which enables Us to un-
dergo unscathed risks from hurtful climatic IL
fuences, exposure, oyerwork and fatigue, is the
yigor that is impaired to debilitated physique
by the peerless medicinal safeguard, Hostetter
Stomach Bitters. You may possess this vigor In
a higher degree than the trained athlete,
although your muscular development may be
far inferior to his. Vigor implies sound, good
ferred by the Bttters. which remedies malarial,
rheumatic, nervous and kidney trouble.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
on THE pERyERsENEss OF THINGS.

Oh, THE pERyERsENEss OF THINGS.
Glow are those cork shoes you
,otp
"Great! Why, when the water gets
n, the cork keeps it from getting
>ut. Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

Always find time to say some earnest word
between the idle talk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

If afIicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye.water Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up chill
dren's Coughs and Colds.-Mrs. NJ. e. BLUNT,
Sprague, Wash, March s, '94.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

He who does the best that circumstances al
ow, does well, acts nobly; angels could do no
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

ST. Vitus' Dance. One bottle DR.. Fenner's
Specific cures. Circular, Fredonia, n. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

WHEN bilious or costlve, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; lOc., 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

FITS stopped free and permanently cuSed. No
flts after first days use of DIR. KLlNE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. Free So trial bottle and treat
ise. Send to DIR. Kline, 931 Arch ST., Phtla., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

JUST try a 10c. box of Cascarets, candy cathar
tic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe. lOc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1897-02-24
s1oo Reward. 500.

Be silent or say something that is better thar
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-29

p. M. Rowell had severe attack of heart
trouble, while in the store of p. M. Roth,
Wednesday. He is somewhat improved to-
day but still in precarious condition.
The A. o. ii. will give their annual ball
on the evening of February Goth at the
armory. This party has always been sue
cessful aud pleasant affair and unusual
efforts are being put forth. Messrs NJ
McAuliffe, j. O'Conpor, q. McNally and
j. Schlikemmayer have charge of the ar
rangements.
Prof. Moulton will give the third lecture
in the University extension course at the
Congregational church on Thursday even.
ing next. Subject: "Love," based on the
ballad Sir Cauline, published in this issue
Do not overlook our extra pages this
week. Eleven and half columns of read
ing matter of interest will be found on
them.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-29
Y. M. G. A. Lecture.

The fourth entertainment of the Y. M. G.
A. star course will be given on Friday
evening next by Rev. Frank Bristol, of Chi
cago. Subject, BRAINS" DR.. Bristol is
one of the most brilliant orators before the
public and his services are in great demand.
"Dr. Bristol has won high fame as min
lister, and is one who stands in the front
ranks in his profession. He is broad
statement; eloquence, and the most brilliant
of eloquence, is at his immediate command;
words and the most exact words are found
easily and are forcibly uttered, not in such
profusion that the audience does not grasp
the thought, but constant, careful, exact
and never failing vocabulary to express his
deep and careful thoughts. is at his grasp,
and the execution is pleasing and always
finds Judgement in the minds Of the audit
ors. The lecture on yesterday evening was
remarkable one, mastery in every respect,
and better pleased and profted audience
never left lecture hall. The subject, In
the first place, was great one, and 1t took
a man of brains to talk of "Bralns," and a
better specimen of brainy man could not
have been found than was DIR. Bristol. A
resume of his remarks is an impossibility,
as IL would only do the lecturer an injustice,
and one could only appreciate the lecture
by hearing 1.-THE Peoria Daily Tran
script.
The price of admission Is 35 cents.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-29

Miss Daisy Fish will sing solo at the
Congregational school, Sunday.
We acknowledge the receipt from G. G..
Duff of recently New Orleans papers
w X Gibson, of this city, has been APP
pointed as one of Sheriff Scougale's depu-
ties.
Nine hundred tons of ice will be required
to ill the Owosso Brewing Co 3 house now
being filed.
Miss Nettie Matock received box of fine
Florida flowers from Mrs. j. A. Church on
Wednesday.
The criminal libel case instituted by Mrs.
Dora Thorpe against A. w. Prindle, of
Charlotte, has been discontinued.
Chairmen of republican township COM
mittees are requested to send in calls for
caucuses in time Tor publication next week.
Mrs. L. ID. Fletcher entertained small
company of ladies at tea Tuesday aud with
Mr. Fletcher gave pleasant card party in
the evening,
Engine No. 81, drawing freight train,
north bound, ran through an open switch
near the Ann Arbor depot Tuesday morn
ing. The damage was slight.
Jas. Race opened his skating pond at the
fair grounds in fine shape on Monday even
ing. This will make splendid place for
oil m ekata asnaoiol1v ohildran
While Dr. A. M. Hume was not elected
marshal of the grand lodge F. 81 A. M, he
received such support that he is quite GER
tain to be successful another year.
The Y. NJ G. A. directors, at meeting
held on Friday last, elected @. e. Rigley
first vice president; G. s. Williams, second
vice president; @. ID. Stewart, treasurer.
Bishop Ninde, of Detroit, occupied the
pulpit of the Durand M. K. church, on Sun
day. AS result $l.350 was raised toward
paying the debt of 81, 500 on the property.
l. N. Alexander, one of the old and es-
teemed residents of Owosso township, died
at his home on Sunday, aged 6S years. Mr..
Alexander was one of our best citizens and
will be missed by many outside of his own
family. A wife, one son and two daugh-
tiers survive him.
The Owosso Light Infantry baseball team
defeated the Governors Guards in an excit-
ing and closely contested game of indoor
baseball last evening by score of 16 to IL.
This makes the OwossO team state cham
pions A pleasant hop followed the game.
A masquerade ball will be given next
Thursday evening at the armory by Com
pany G. Invitations by card and recon-
mendatiOn have been issued and very
pleasant party is expected. Cards of admis-
sion will be so Ger is.
A very pleasanC company of thirty sur
prised Leo. G. Brewer at his home on Will
liams street last evening. Progressive pedro,
domlnoes and fine lunch made delightful
evening for the visitors. Mrs. Fred Car
penter won the prize at cards.
Invitations have been issued for a recep.
ton and dancing party at the armory next
Wednesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
McCurdy, Mr.. and Mrs. l. FL. Keller, Mr..
and Mrs p. III. Black, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Mcdaniel Mr.. and Mrs. s. T. Van Dusen
Miss Edna Marshall and Geo. M. Dewey
Jr.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-29
Grand Sacred Concert.

The choir OF Christ Episcopal church will
give musical at the church next Tuesday
evening. Among those taking part are Mr..
Harris, the celebrated tenor who has recent
ly formed class in the city; Mrs. Hunt,
Mrs. Osburn, Mrs. Mcbride, and Mr.. Ma
son, in addition to the regular choir. Tick
may be secured of any Of the choir boys
for 10 cents.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1897-01-29

Special Sale for Two Weeks.
One lot of Trimmed Hats at one-half of
regular price.
Black Tips, 8 in bunch. for 25c.
Embroidery Silks, Sc a skein, SOC doz.
KROB'S, Ill West Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
MISS FRANCES {. WILLARD.
Impressions of a Spectator at the w. C. T..
u. Convention.

A former Portland lady who was in
Buffalo, New York, at the time of the
W. G. L. U. National convention in the
bison city has written to a friend in this
city her impressions of Miss Frances
Willard and the women who arc associated
with her in the world wide society which
is doing so much for women the world
over. In this letter the writer has this
to say:
81 want to say word about the
National w. G. I. U. convention which
is now in session in this city but more
especially to express my unbounded ad
Iniration for their great leader Francis b.
Willard l. Having seen her for the first
time, no longer wonder at the love and
enthusiasm with which she inspires every
one who comes into her presence. Her
perception of human nature is SO keen
that to an interested gallery visitor 1t
seems to be infallible. For instance, this
morning when representatives from vari-
GUS societies in sympathy with the temper
ance movement were being introduced,
their speeches limited to three minutes
each among many others whom Miss
Willard introduced telling in few grace
ful words why he was there, was gentle
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06
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BRIEFLY ToLps

A tramp murdered the four children OF
Mr.. Nully, farmer living at Rawdon,
P. @. The girls were IS, l6 and IA, and
the boy ten years of age.
Samuel Watts, at one time prominent
business man, died at his residence in
Norridgewock yesterday morning from
heart failure
The complete unofficial vote of Massa-
chusetts is as follows: Everett, IA, 1874
Williams. 79,413; Wolcott, 165,375. VOL
colts plurality, 85.957.
The man who declared he saw Andres
balloon floating over Halifax now says ii
might have been flock of geese.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

A Berlin despatch to the New York
Sun says "The correspondent of the
Frankfurter Zeitung says that Bulgaria
notified the Porte that unless the prom
ised berats to the bishops were granted
forthwith, Bulgaria would declare her;in-
dependence nd withdraw her diplomatic
agent at Constaninople. This was Bull
garia's first thought, but as the CORES
pendent suggests, the fulhlment of the
threat has not been announced and Bull.
garia has found it convenient to alter her
mind, realizing, presumably, that the con-
sent of the powers to such course was
necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

There are people in New York who pro-
ed he will declare his independence of
Croker and become something more than
figure head in the administration The
chances are that they will be mistaken
His nomination was Cookers own per-
sonal work aud it is highly improbable
that he made any mistake in his estimate
of the man selected. A boss of Croker S
long experience is likely to size up men
pretty accurately.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

The Amalgamated Society of Engineers
has issued another manifesto supplicating
the workmen of Great Britain, Ireland
and other countries to provide 500, OO0
weekly to defend trade unionisln, 1t is
the same old story. Money must supply
the sinews of strikes as we'll as of war,
and too frequently in both cases. it is
shamelesslyA diverted from the channels to
which it honestly belongs. The "Walk-
ing Delegate" is superfuous evolution
of these latter days and when the pot
boils always gets his work in.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-06

The labor bureaus bulletin of the state
number of accidents to employees on the
railroads and in the factories and mer-
camille establishments of Massachusetts
for eight years past. The summary is as
follows: Killed on railroads 584, injured
1855, killed in factories. Ietc. 233. injured
1856. The showing for the factories
seems large but it should be remembered
that their list of employees is considerably
larger than that of the railroads.