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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
GOD BLESS soLDEDGEFIELD
The South Carolina Regiment at
Chickamauga Park-A Pleas
ant Letter from Chap
lain BusSey.
CAMP THOMAS,
CH1CKAMAUGA PARK, :
urnrn O. lime 10 1SQS

Well, ADVERTISER, it has been
sometime since I sent you line,
not even a marriage notice. The
boys don't marry out here much.
But I will not delay longer. The
men are beginning to put Oh broad
smiles, for the wagons have just
rolled Up and say that they have
the Lew uniforms, shoes, hats: etc.,
for many of them are getting bare,
as they left their homes hurriedly.
They are well pleased, but will
fee. better now, for the troops of
other regiments all around them
strut by with their new suits of
blue on.
We have a delightful camp here,
good shade, good water and a
plenty of it, The men are delight
I'd with the change, but both Off
GERS and men would have preferred
going on TO the front. We have
been put into a brigade with Penn
sylvanians and Minnesotans. The
latter came over last night and
wanted our boys to give them the
old rebel yell. In order to get
themselves in tune they gathered
together and marched to Col. Till
mans tent. while the band played
Dixie, took him upon their shoul-
ders and made him speak, and they
certainly gave the rebel yell right.
While all the regimental officers
are popular Col. rillman is ex-
ceedingly popular, with his battal-
ion especially.
The health of the regiment has
improved since coming here,
though there is still considerable
bowel trouble among the men.
1t has been decided to send lot
of recruiting officers back home to
raise the companies each to 106
men.
I find great deal of religious
work to do here, in the hospital,
the guard-house, and in the tents
as we'll as the regular preaching.
I find many young Christian men
here who are willing to help.
Some young men in the regiment,
who were studying for the minis
try, left school and came, are help
full to the chaplain. I am helped
very much by letters from home
giving me list Of names of young
men in whom they are especially
concerned. Our beloved DR.. Gwalt-
ney has helped me greatly in this
way, for which I heartily than,
him. I carry a blank book int
which 1 transcribe these names fc
future reference.
I had chill last Monday il
Augusta under the car she'd, where
I had one thlrty-fve years ag2
when I started to Chickamaug&
Park before, but I am well agair
The Lord bless old Edge6eld ant
especially all the chorches that l
once preached for aud all of which
I dearly love.
May He prosper you.
G. w. BUSSEY.
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Additional Telephones.


Since the last issue of the AD-
vERr1sER the following names have
been added to the Edgefirld Tele-
phone Co.'s list:
Allen, J. D.
Evans, n. G., Office.
Evans, N. g., residence.
Griffin, G. A., residence.
Hart, Julian E., Office.
Jackson, L. E.
Lynch, w. f.
Sheppard Bros, office.
Sheppard, J. c., residence.
Watson, H. c., stables.
Youngblood, Norman.
Sam TaylOr's Mule.
Sam Taylor had four flea-btten gray
horses killed under him during the
war, "but one of 'em was mule" The
mule was killed by bomb shell which
entered the body just behind the
ninth rib, and sbusted right in the
middle of his stummick," so Sam says.
He further says that he "saw the bomb
coming towards him and the mule and
would have lit but the homb beat him.
went up and up, said he, clear out
of sight. AS 1 went up noticed the
mule took an easterly direction, and l
soon saw that he would be out of the
settlement before dark and turned my
ATTENTION to other matters. While 60
ing up did a good deal Of thinking,
i thought among other things that |
might be going to heaven, but as was
going head foremost it occurred to me
that was not the proper way. Well,
after.a while l felt as if was coming
down instead OF going up. l knew
that was coming down by feeling
the wind blowing up my breeches legs.
When I was gong up the wind blew
down my collar. l state this fact for
the benefit of those who may be blown
up in the present war, so that they
may know when they are coming
down, a very important thing to know
When had gotten in about l5O feet OF
the ground saw my saddle and pistols
fthey were in their holsters) coming
up. How 1 ever got so far ahead OF
'em I don't know unless it was that |
started first and was worse skeered.
Well, as soon as got to the saddle L
ierked out both the pistols and cooked
'em, for didn't know whether | would
light among the enemy or with friends.
and sure enough, as my ill luck would
have it, heard right under me band
playing Yankee doodle. No sooner
said than done; | commenced firing
right down on the burned Yankees
heads, and of all the running and
skeedadling they did it-they must
have thought I was q visitation from
on high regular Sodom and Gomorrah
down-pour. 1 fell in mud hole, which
with the recoil or kicking of the pis-
tolls (I fired all twelve barrels at one
shoot) saved my life"
These things happened at the battle
of Franklin, Tenn, and to any who
DOUBT the truth of this story, Sam
can show to this day buckle from the
the saddle that was on the mule the
very day the Tomb burst in his "stum-
mick" Sam fun ther says that this was
as near as ever he came to seeing q
dead gray mule.
Out Again.
L am glad to inform my friends and
the public that ] am at my gallery
again. and will be glad to serve them.
r. II. MINIS.
Ice! Ice! Ice!
I am now prepared to deliver Ice
anywhere in town at II A. NJ. and Z
P. M. daily. Less than l0Opounds lea
pound.
Get your Ice Tickets from driver.
Telephone orders promptly attended
w. NJ A. TAYLOR.
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I'M CAMP OR FIELD.
The Young Mems Christian
Association will Work with the
south Carolina Soldiers.
The following letter has been
sent out by the Army Committee
of the State Y. M. G. A.:

of the State 7. NJ. @. A.:
To the Friends of the South
Carolina Volunteers:
The Young Mems Christian
Association bids fair to be a
lively factor in the United States
army during the wal with Spain.
The President and Gen. Miles
have endorsed their plan of work,
and have authorized the placing OF
tents in every regiment. Many
States have already sent secretaries
ito the field with their soldiers,
and weshould promptly do Likewise
We have thoroughly investigat-
ed the need for this work, and find
it so urgent that we can 10 onger
delay.
Our plan is to pitch a tent at
Camp Ellerbe as soon as posslole,'
to be IN charge of a trained
secretary, who will give his entire
time to organizing and carry ing on
aggressive Christian work, and
wherever our soldiers are ordered
there this work will 60.
This tent will be equipped with
chairs, reading table, correspond
ence table, standard magazines
and all the daily and weekly
papers of the State. There will
also be an organ, song books and
Bibles to be used in religious
services.
The officers of our troops at
Columbia are urging US TO under
take this work, and visit to the
comp would be sufficient to con-
vince anyone of the necessity.
A careful estimate of the cost
of equipment for this work and
lis current expenses for six months
is $1,000. We the army com,
mittee, do earnestly appeal to all
South Carolinians and ask their
personal help in maintaining
this practical line Of Christian
work among our men and boys
who, while serving their country,
are exposed to many temptation
We also ask that all churches
and young peoples societies Will
take up special collections for
this cause. All money contributed
by churches, societies and
idividuals should be forwarded at
once to J. Gardiner Gordon,
Treasurer Of State Committee,
Charleston, S. G.
The beginning and success OF
this work depend upon the promp
response to this call.
Yours earnestly,
James Dillingham;.
Chairman State Committee.
James Allan, Jr.
John Stevens,
II. E. Ravenel,
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

AUGUSTA. Ga, June 16, 1897.
This is to certify that Mr.. G. II
Scrimper has recently put in
complete order and repair, my 4S
inch stones at Kathwood. S. G.. I
take pleasure in recommending
his work as frst-c]ass in all
respects. The capacity of the
stone is double what it has ever
been before and I am not more
pleased than surprised at the quality
of the work they do. Anyone
having work of this kind to do
cannot make q mistake by entrust-
ing it to Mr.. Schrimper. I vouch
for his ability and honesty in
whatever he undertakes to de.
HENRY G. HAMMOND.
Please mention The Edgefeld
ADVERTISER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

curry and potash seemed to add fuel 70 Va
awful flame which was devouring me. we
advised by friends who had seen wouderfu
cures made by It, to try swift's Specific; "!
ny breast-hope for health and happinar
again. improved from the start, and 9 com
plete and perfect cure was the result. 8. 3.
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des
perhte cases. MES. L. ". LEE,
Montgomery, Aln.
OF the many blood remedies, s. 8. 8
is the only one which can reach deep.
seated, violent cases. It never fails Il
cure perfectly and permanently tn!
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

taint. Tia little ono wal
unequal TO the struggle,
and its lie wan yielded
up to the fearful poison
For six long years ! naf.
fered untold misery. ]
was covered with sores
and ulcers from hoRd to
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
ofwoe during those long
years. I had the best
medical treatment. Sew.
eral physicians success,
sively treated me, but oil
-naa Tt n mi Az
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison

Those who have never had Blood POD
con can not know what desperate con
dition it can produce. This terfibl'
disease which the doctors are total.
unable to cure, is communicated iron
one generation to another, inficting tt
tain< upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inooulsted with poiaqi
sy nurse who infected my babe with bloc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
Made as Good as New.

Respectfully offer my services
to the citizens OF Edgefeld County
as a first class Millwright. Anyone
having mill rock that need dress
ing will find it to their interest to
confer with me as I have had a
lifelong experience in that line
AS to my capabilities and respon-
siblity 1 respectfully refer to the
recommendation of your fellow
countryman found below.
Address: G. L. SCRIMPER,
52S Broad Street,
Augusta, Ga.
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S. H MANGET,
..!''oVSdGalGr .!'o and Bookseller.
TRENTON, s. c..

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: 'scriptions received for maya
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I am enabled to make the fol-
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TITUS, DC, by mail &c.
WRESTLER OF PHlLlPPl, DC, by
THE E1 DAYS "a OF MoHAMMED, SC, by
mail &c.
TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM, sc,
by mail &C..
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, togeth-
er with any one of these papers, both
one year fcr $1.00:
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SPEECHES OF HENRY w. GRADY
handy volume.
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N@ Your patronage for any thing
| in nv line is solicited.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
D0tlCc of EIGCtIOD!

There will be al election held
in the Court House of the Town OF
Edgefeld S, O., oil Monday, June
9th next, to elect an Alderman to
serve the unexpired term of Alder.
man E, B. Hart, deceased. Polls
open from s o'clock A. NJ. to 4
o'clock P. NJ.
Managers of election, F, Rose
Timmons,. w, E, Qobey, and W. H
Bee,
Bv order of Town Council.
w. w. ADAMS, Mayor.
B. J. CROKER, Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
Tribute of Respect to the Mem
ory of Col. w. III, Folk.

At regular communication OF CoE-
cordia Lodge, No. 80, A. F. NJ, held on
the 3rd inst, committee consisting
of Brothers Geo. B. Lake, P. B. May
son and D. R. Durisoe, appointed at
previous call meeting of the Lodge to
draft resolutions on the death OF Bro.
w. H.Folk, reported as follows, the
same meeting with the hearty endorse
ment of the Lodge, viz:
WHEREAS, Our beloved Bro. William
H. Folk, in the very midway of life,
full of manly vigor and in the midst OF
wide usefulness, with many worldly
honors already won, and enjoying the
love and esteem Of all who knew him,
has been removed from us forever
and with sorrowing hearts we miss
his kindly greeting at our fraternal
gatherings, and sigh for "the touch of
a vanished hand-the sound OF voice
that is STILL" Realizing, however. that
it is now we'll with our departed
brother; that our loss is his happy and
lasting gal that he has been called
by the Grand Master on High "from
labor to refreshment,"-to crest, sweet
rest" in that "temple not made with
hands eternal in the heavens" And
murmuring not, nor complaining at
the sore bereavement that has befallen
us, but remembering the promises OF
Him whose love and mercy "endureth
forever" we humbly and trustfully
bow to the Divine will, and with un-
faltering faith
'sLeave it, Father, all with thee
Do Thy way-that is best"
AND, WHEREAS, In the seemingly
untimely death of Bro. Folk our town,
and county as well, has lost highly
esteemed and valued citizen-a gem
tleman endowed with a bright and
vigorous mind, and possessed of high
legal and literary alta: :ments-a man
| warm-hearted and true, firm in his
friendship, and ever upright and just
with all; husband, father, son, BROTH
er, the remembrance of whose tender
love and warm affection for his home
and his loved ones there, will be to the
hearts bereft sweet consolation as
the years 60 by; and we a worthy
brother Master Mason, who loved the
sacred tenets of the order, and was
ever jealous in the work of the Lodge;
therefore be 1t
Resolved, That, forgetting his frail-
ties, we will ever cherish his many
virtues, and long keep his memory
green.
Received, That page in the Record
Book Of the Lodge be dedicated to his
memory, and that the Lodge room be
put in the usual habiliments OF mourn
ing for the next thirty days.
Resolved, That the Secretary for
ward copy of these resolutions to the
family of our deceased brother, and
that they be published in the Edgefleld
ApvERTIsER
JOHN KENNERLY, w. NJ.
! G, B, LAKE, Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
A CARD,

To the People of Edgetield county:
living been appointed Lieutenant
Colonel OF the South Carolina troops,
until further notice my law Office will
be in charge Of Theodore G. Croft,
ESQ, eldest son Of Hon. Geo. w. Croft.
ANY business for our firm Intrusted to
him will have prompt and earnest at
tention. Thanking the public Tor their
past support, | hope may soon return
TO enjoy the same once more.
Respectfully,
JAS. b. T1LLMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

JOB WORK s. s +: al al? ;;: :', s;s.! ss all; and a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

You can get the ADVERTISER and
Frank Leslie's Weekly, both one year,
for $3.50, or both six months for $l.76.
Leslie's has all the war pictures-bat-
tleships and battles, generals and
horses, and few privates now and
then,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

The Advertiser and Confederate
Veteran will be sent one year tor
$500; Advertiser and Cosmopoii-
tan for S2.4O; Advertiser and At
lanta Constitution for $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

Ice! Ice! Ice!
I am now prepared to deliver Ice
anywhere in town at II A. NJ. and z
P. M. daily. Less than l0Opounds lc a
pound.
Get your Ice Tickets from driver.
Telephone orders promptly attended
to, r.v-op
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
R. B. STANLEY, A. NJ. M. D.
PRACTICE LIMITED TO
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Offices $40 Broad St., AUGUSTA, GA.
American Colonization.

Rev. Lyman Abbott, the great
Brooklyn preacher, discusses this
sound, live topic of a new Amerl-
can nolicy in the May North
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15
THE: IElJ YORK vBaCkE1I
THRESHOLD or SPRING.

Racket never brighter more bustling with
Newness than right now on the threshold of Spring.
JUST RECEIVED
New Spring Dress Goods New Silks, New usns New Organ
dies New Lawns New Vengs New Lace New Belts New Household
Goods New Table Linen New Hankerches New Ribbons New EN-
Ibroderes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-06-15

1t is reported that MaJOr-Gen. NJ. y.
Butler, of South Carolina, who is to be
given a warhorse by his admirers, in
sists that the animal be not white, be-
cause he had three white horses shot
under him in the Confederacy, and is
trlfle superstitious in consequence.
1t might BE- well, as matter of fact, to
prohibit white horses throughout the
service, since they must make an ex-
cellent target for Spanish bullets in
Cuba and elsewhere.-Mail and Ex-
press.
The South Carolina Co-Educaticnal
Institute, which enjoyed several years
prosperity at Williston, will be con.
Quoted hereafter at Edgefeld. Pro-
fessor Bailey has proved himself one
of the most successful teachers In the
State, and the people of Edgefield are
to be congratulated on securing his
services. He will be succeeded at Will
liston by Professor J. E. Sanders, q
graduate of Furman and the assistant
in the Batesburg school, who will easily
win the confidence and praises OF the
Williston people.-Baptist Courier.
WANTEL-The management of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society In
this territory is desirous of securing
the services of man of character and
ability to represent its interests, with
EdgeAeld as headquarters. The right
man will be thoroughly educated IN
the science of life insurance and the
art of successful soliciting. There is
no business or profession not requir-
ing capital which is more remunera-
tive than life agency conducted with
energy and ability. Correspondence
with lneH who desire to secure employ
ment and are ambitious to attain
prominence in the profession, Is in.
yited. w. J. RopDEY, Manager, Rock
Hill, sc.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-27
GENERAL MERRITT MARRIED.

The Brides slight Illness Prevented
the Proposed Church Wedding.
London. Oct. 25.-General Merritt and
Miss Williams were married at Q o'clock
last evening in the brides apartments
at the Savoy hotel. 1t had been plan
ned to have the ceremony take place In
st. Andrews church. Westminster, but
an illness which Miss Williams con-
tracted during the voyage necessitated
the simplest possible ceremony and the
avoidance Of exertion and excitement
Consequently only few most intimate
friends were present. including Henry
White. the United States charge daft
faires.
A less ostentatious wedding could
not be imagined. The general stroiled
from the Metropole to the Savoy un-
attended, wearing a beaver hat. a frock
coat and white tie. The party gath
cred in the drawing room. which had
been beautified with q few flowers. The
Hon. and Rev. John Northcote, rector
of st. Andrews. officiated. The bride
entered on the arm Of her brother. who
gave her away. Though looking Ill. the
bride stood throughout the ceremony.
and pronounced the responses in a
strong voice.
to carry out their plan OF going to
Paris at the end OF the week. They
will proceed to the Philippine Islands
after the adjournment of the peace
commission.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-27
Spaniards Granted More Time.

Washington. Oct. 25.-The president,
Attorney General Griggs and Secretar-
ies Long. Hay and Alger yesterday dis
cussed several matters which he found
awaiting his attention on his arrival
from the west. A telegram from Cen
eral Wade, at Havana, was read. rec
ommending that the limit of time al
lowed the Spanlards to evacuate Cuba
be extended from Dec. to Jan. I. He
said that II would be physically i'm
possible for the $4,000 Spanish troops
now on the island to leave before the
first Of the year. and ne regarded the
extension of time as reasonable and
Just. After the matter had been dis
cussed at some length an agreement
was reached and General Wade was
telegraphed that his recommendation
was approved
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-27
Groceries.

Albuckles' and Lion Coffee. l3c; 2
lbs. for 25c 4 for i5c.
Winner Coffee, l3c . lbs. for &c.
Loose Roasted Javo, l3c; . lbs. for
%.
Java and Mocho. 2sc 3 lbs. for S0c
Extra loose green coffee. 25c.
8 lbs. Soft A Sugar, SOC. s! lbs Gran
ulated. soc.
10 lbs. Light Brown, SOC.
Corn Starch, &c 3 lbs. for 12c.
New Rice, 8 very nice.
Best Y. o. Molasses, lac. a at.
Syrup, lSc. gal.
Light Syrup, SOC. gal
Chocolate, lSc.
Baking Soda, 4c. per lb
Boxing Powder, 5c. ! lb,
Rasins, 7c.
Silver Prunes, 12c., extra nlce.
Oatmeal, l0c., 3 packages 25c.
Crushed wheat, l5c., , package DC
Coffee cakes, Sc. lb
Ginger snaps, sc. q ID.
Oyster crackers, &c. a lib.
knick- knocks, Sc. a lb.
Water crackers. Sc. a lh.
Cash paid for good butter and eggp
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-27
A POINT FOR MRS. BOTKIN.
The Alle9ed::M Cannot BE Ex-
tradited to Delaware.


tradited to Delaware.
San Francisco, Oct. 25-Mrs. Cordelia
Botkin will not be extradited to the
state OF Delaware. II she is to be tried
for the murder Of Mrs. John p. Dun
ming and Mrs. Joshua Deane the trial
will take place in this state. Such was
the conclusion reached yesterday by
Judges Cook, Wallace. Seawell. Trout
and Bonden, In the superior court.
upon the writ Of habeas corpus sued
for by Mrs. Botkin's attorneys. There
yet remains the question whether or
not Mrs. Botkin can legally be held for
trial here under section 20 Of the penal
code, which gives among persons liable
to punishment under the laws Of this
state "all persons who commit. In whole
or in part. any crime within this state"
Upon the construction of this section
Judge Carroll Cook alone will hear ar
guments, 80 no final order was made
on the writ yesterday. Judge Cook
merely ordered continuance until
Saturday.
The five judges. in holding that Mrs
Botkin cannot under the law be ex-
tradited, simply decide that the legis-
lature had omitted TO provide for Just
such cases as that OF Mrs. Botkln. I'm
der the law as 1t now stands she is
not a fugitive from Justice. having
never set foot In Delaware. nor Is there
any way in which she can be extra
dited. The judges say that the omis-
sion can be rectified by an act Of con-
gress, but until this Is done the law
must be held defective In this respect.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-27
Tho Peace Commissioners.

Paris. Oct. 25.-The adjournment OF
the Joint commission after yesterdays 8
session was until 4 o'clock tomorrow.
Guam. In the Ladrone islands, has
been chosen by the Americans for the
United States, under the terms Of the
protocol. and It's cession has been con-
firmed by the Spanish commission.
Details Of minor Importance alone re-
main to be decided upon in connection
with the cession OF Porto Rico, the
formal transfer Of which Is practically
accomplished. The chief matter con-
sidered at yesterdays session was the
American reply to Spain's revised and
renewed propositions Of the last meet
ing. and the Indications are that the
Cuban question will be disposed Of
this week.