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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Representative Smith Defines
His Position on the Question
of Prohibition.

Mr.. EDITOR: Judging from
varied and numerous questions
that have been asked me since my
election, I fear that my position
on the whiskey question has been
misconstrned by some of our peo-
pie. I wish to state my position
clearly through your columns,
so that / may be fully understood
on this question.
I am a prohibitionst, but I do
not believe that the state is ripe
or that the time has yet come for
prohibition; hence 1 doubt the
wisdom of endeavoring to secure
such measure, under the exist
ing circumstances. The effort
would result in a failure to secure
the measure, and possibly dis
astrously to the cause of prohi-
bition.
After making a canvass of the
county, 1 am convinced that there
is but little difference in the
strength of the three factions
dispensary, prohibition, and high
license or local option. 1t is plain
then that the majority of oul
people do not favor prohibition,
II stated on the stump that 81
am prohibrtionist from principle
and practice, and that if 1 could,
1 would remove every drop Of
whiskey FROM the face of Gods
green earth" 1 am still of the
same conviction. Under the ex-
listing circumstances, however,
am constrained to believe that the
dispensary law, with some modif.
cations and restrictions, is the best
solution of the whiskey question
for the present.
I do not feel that I would be do
ing justice to my constituents tc
attempt to force upon them Law
which I am convinced is not ia
vored by majority Of them.
Being influenced by my own con-
victions, and prompted by a sense
of duty and justice to my constitu
ents, I am forced to the above de-
fined position on this subject. If
however, 1 could be convinced tina
majority of the voters of my
county were in favor of prohibl
tion l would gladly vote and yorE
for such a glorious cause. / hop'
that this will define my position
satisfactorily to all inquirers.
J. L. SMITH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

He (humbly, after being &C
cepted II know I am not worthy
of you! Tell me, my beautiful
darling, what you saw in such a
PLAIN sort of fellow to-Did you
know I was dreadfully afraid you
were going to refuse me?
She-I did intend to, but you
know my weakness. l never could
resist bargain; and when you
proposed you did look awfully
cheap! How could I let you go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Masters Sale::
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,


COUNTY OF EDeEF1ELE.
Court of Common Pleas.
The Equitable Building and Loan
Association vs.. Agatha. "A. Wood
son.
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause will offer for sale at public
outcry before the Court House,
town of Edgefeld, and State OF
South Carolina, on the first Mon
day in November, 1898, (being the
7th day of said month between
the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing described realty. to wit:
All that lot of land. situate, ly-
ing and being in the town OF Edge
field, county and State aforesaid,
containing. six (6) acres, more or
less, and being the western portion
of the late Joseph Abney's home
stead, and being bounded conorth by
New Street; east by lands of j.. l..
Addison; south by lands of the
Edgefeld Academy and west by a
street not named. @
Terms of Sale: One-half cash,
and the balance on credit OF one
year, with interest from the day
of sale. Purchaser to give bond
and mortgage of the premises to
secure the payment of the credit
portion, or all cash at the pur-
chaser's option.
Purchaser topay for papers.
W. F. RoATH[,
Oct. -, 1898. Master u. g.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
.'Elat Sly Old Go9l=d0g
: SCRLE|Y.
SEE ! ALL
ANNOUNCEMENT

n friends and the public generally understand that have
largest Northern markets this buying goods for both
stores The stocks nearly all and invite the attention
of all buyers this way.
PRINTS AND at 4c good quality the
best brands the market at Percales many patterns
71c to 124c.
DOMESTCS-This stock to the Standard embracing Sea
Islands, Bed Ticking Brown Sheetng Shrtng Drills Checked
Homepun Cheyo 1914 sheetng Pillow Casing and Bleaching
from &c to the best
BLANKETS, COMFORTS AND DcoUNTERPANEs-These lines
full and at prices low house afford to them
2 &c. &c., and 40c Also good assortment of Cassimeres
FLANNELS-ed and White Wool Fannels from 15c up Out
ing Fannes from the handsome Boure at 0c Brown
and Beached Canton Flannel from SC to the best
DRESS GOODS-Back Dress Goods in all styles ranging
prices from 0c ST. yard Coed Dress Goods 1 5c
221c 25c &c., 4Oc Soc, and 75c
LINEN-Tabe Damask 25 3Oc, 5Oc and 75c Towels from
25c EACH Doyes from Csc So per Crash and 0c yard
HOSIERY AND HANDKERCHIEFs-In these two lines
will be found everything desired by Edgefe buyer Hose and
Half Hose pair and the BEST Handkhiefs from
75c this line contains everything that person would want
ton, linen or silk handkerchiefs.
fifty varieties Chldens Ladies, and Gents Gloves
from 0c perpa ST. Our stock of Underwear the largest
have shown the from 0c each to 81 for
WHITE GOODS-At this there not much of these
lines sold the spring. but should any need anything
lines they will find complete India Lawns Lonsdae
Checked Musin Dime Laces Insertions and Emboderies
TRUNKS AND vALIsEs-We have thesein many styles and
prices. Give call when you want one.
NOTIONS-Th stock contains great many things fact
everything first class notion stock Suspenders Buttons Pln
Dress Findings, etc. y75sIsss#ss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

A. S. Tompkins vs.. Moses Tomp.
kins. .s,s..
Pursuant to the decree in this
cause, I VII 1ner for sale at pub
lie outcry, before the Court House,
town of Edgefeld, and State of
South Carolina, on the first Mon
day in November, 1898, (being the
7th day Of said month), between
the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing described realty, to wit:
All that lot, piece and parcel of
land, situate, lying and being in
the town of Edgefeld, in the
county Of Edgefeld and State of
South Carolina, and containing
one and three-fourths (13) acres,
more or less, being lots Nos. Q and
3 as shown by plat made by Fred
Powell, Esq, surveyor, Nov. 70,
1894, and being part of the Lewis
Jones homestead; bounded on the
north by the New Street and Lewis
Jones' homestead; south by lands
of J. w. DeVore, ESQ.,; east by Ilot
of Nose Edison.
Terms of Sale: One-half cash,
and the balance on a credit of, one
year, with interest on the credit
portion from the day of sale. Pnr-
chaser to give bond aud a mort nl9
gage of the premises to secure the
payment of the credit portion. or
all cash1at the purchasers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.z
w. F. ROATH, s..
Oct. 12, 1898. Master E.C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Trust him little who praises all,
him less who censures all, and
him least who is Indifferent about
all.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Rice! Rice! Rice

Consignments of Rough Rice solicit
ed. Prompt milling and return of
proceeds or account sales. Highest
market prices paid for good Rice.
"Carolina Rice Meal" or "Flour," the
cheapest snd best stock food on the
market, for sale at low figures.
WEST POINT MILL CO.,
Charleston, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Capt. White and wife, of Will
mington, N. c., are visiting Mrs.
Fisher.
Mrs. DR.. Bunch, of Clarks Hill,
is visiting her daughter, who is at
tending the sc. c. I.
Mrs. J. M. Wise and Mrs. Leila
Roper, of Trenton, spent Friday IN
town.
DR.. Gwaltney conducted services
at the Poor House Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Barnard B. Evans, of Co.
lumbia, is up on a visit to hrs
mother at Oakly Park.
St. Julian Carwile, popular
commercial traveller, spent Sunday
at home in our town.
Rev. Mr.. Mayes left on Tuesday
for Lancaster, where he goes to at
tend the Presbyterian Synod
which meets in that city.
At a congregational meeting OF
Mountain Creek church last Sun
day call was extended. to tn e
Rev. J. E. Johnston, of Dom mick,
S. G.
WANTED INFoRMAT1oN-Elijah But
ler, William Butler, John Butler, and
James S. Butler, were brothers; all
porn in South Carolina. Elijah Butler
was born in 1916. James S. Butler, a
single man, came to Texas in 1884.
Elijah, William, and John came to
Louisiana in 1857, Elijah was mar
RED man. All are dead. 1t is believed
all of these persons lived in Edgetield
county, previous to 1867. desire to
hear from any old settler who can give
me information in regard to them. In
doing so they will confer a great favor
upon the Butler heirs, Address Box.
No. Is Bremond, Robertson Co., Texas.
The Republicans of the Second
District have concluded to make
ono rnore effort to get representa-. |
ton in congress. To this end a
convention was held in Aiken
on the 9Th inst, for the purpose of
making nomination, over which
the chairman of the Republican
party OF Barnwcll county, w. S.
Dixson, presided. The names Of
two prominent Republicans, B. P.
Chatfed and NJ. W. Watson, we're
presented. Chatfeld was declared
the nominee, after very tame
fight by Watson. The Republican
party of this county was represent
ed by County Chairman w. ST.
Dixson, and delegates S. III. Nix,
Geo. G. Butler, Andrew Mason
and P. B. McKnight.-Aiken
funeral.
Notice to Farmers.
The Graniteville Manufacturing
Company is now ready to buy per-
fectly dry cotton of good grade from
wagons until further notice. We will
not take any WET or STORM cotton at
any price. w. A. GILES, Sec'ty. !
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Store Your Cotton
This Time Sure.
Land for SaIe.

AnE ACRES of fertile lands, 6H
IO4 miles north of Edgefield on the
Blocker road. There are three tenant
houses on the place, barn, stables, etc.,
an excellent well Of water, 40 acre pas
tnre, three acres in orchard. Apply IN
person or address
R.. DUNOVANT,
Sept. 14-6t Edgeield, s. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Rev. Mr.. Mayes left on Tuesday
for Lancaster, where he goes to at
tend the Presbyterian Synod
which meets in that city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

At a congregational meeting of
Mountain Creek church last Sun
day call was extended to tn e
Rev. J. E. Johnston, of Dominick,
S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Notice to Farmers.

Notice to Farmers.
The Graniteyille Manufacturing
Company is now ready to buy per-
fectly dry cotton of good grade from
wagons until further notice. We will
not take any WET or STORM cotton at
any price. w. A. GILES, Sec'ty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

St. Julian Carwile, a popular
commercial traveller, spent Sunday
at home in our town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Mr.. Barnard B. Evans, of Co.
lumbia, is up on a visit to hrs
mother at Oakly Park.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

CAPES AND JACKETS-This
falls stock is the largest we have
ever shown. Thirty different lots
of Capes and Jackets in all the
latest New York cuts, in Plush,
Boucle,. Beaver, and Ladies' Cloth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Miss Aycock had the advantage
of ofpersonally buyingin the markets
and selected what her customers
desire and need, and is prepared to
trim stylish and pretty hats.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Mrs. JIM. Wise and Mrs. Leila
Roper, of Trenton, spent Friday in
town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Mr.. Albert Dozier; who has re-
Gently been transferred from
Greenwood to Trenton, was up on
Sunday afternoon visiting relatives
and friends in our city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

DR.. Gwaltney conducted services
at the Poor House Sunday after
noon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
CORSETS AND UMBRELLAS

Ten different styles of Glove
Fitting Corsets, six styles of R. &
G.. Corsets, four styles of Corset
Waists, embracing the celebrated
"Ferris Good Sense'' Waist. Um-
brellas from Soc to 50.
sHOESl sHOES!I SHOEs!!l
$4,000 worth of Shoes. All I ask
is careful inspection of my shoes,
and if I fail to sell you zeigler.
Bros. Shoe Lean send you across
Ito the e. B. Hart Clothing and Sht
fr, IT, t,Ia n G. s,5esl ~. - d os,ooo4i
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

There is a growing dissatisfac-
ton in Edgefeld county with the
method of selecting our Magis-
trates and the Steward of the
Poor House. Many think that in
stead of being appointed these off,
cers should be elected by the peo-
ple, aad we see no good reason why
this latter method should not be
adopted. But We are not complain,
ing as Eb Reynolds has promised
to send us chicken pie every Fri
day.
A slight frost on Satvl day morn
ing of last week and Sunday morn
ing of this week. The only dam
age done was to the cockleburs
and they seem to feel deeply ag
grievsd at the untimely nip. it ii
said of the cocklebur that it is th'
most knowing of all the fora O
Gods creation and gets ready TO
winter by maturing its seeds IL
ample time to be ready for al
early start il the next spring, NJ
matter how early frost and freeze
may come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Mss Grace Tompkins, a recent
matriculate of Converse College;
stood first in her entrance e1amlna-
tion in music. This is a great
tribute to her former teacher and
friend, Miss Mai Dozier, who is as
much gratifed at the result as
Miss Grace herself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

A full line of Crepe Paper, in all
colors, at Lackey's, the Jeweller.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

We are requested to announce
that the Rev. Geo. P. White will
preach at Horns Greek. church on
next Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Prof. Bailey is anxious that pa
irons and the public generally
should visit the school (between
the hours of 10 and 12in the a. %.
They will be given every facility
for seeing and judging of the work
he is doing in all the departments
of the Institute.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
Can Won do bet

Can you do bet
ter than to take
THE OVERLAND tor
1899? Here are
A THOUSAND PAGES
of the fresh, strong
work OF the men
and women of the
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
Shelton Pays nO.City Tax.

People of Centraiia may not like to
pay the tax levy but they should look
around little and see what other
people are paying in nearby towns.
Take Montesano for instance. The
levy of that city is: Indebtedness, 6
mills; interest on bonds, mills; cur
rent expense fund, 8 mills; sinking
fund, ! mill; total, % mills. With a
special school tax OF mills and state
and county tax of over IA mills, Mon
tcsano property owners will pay tax
Of over ~ mills on the dollar. This is
surely a big levy and the people could
very we'll afford to kick. The citizens
of Centralia ought to feel pretty good
over the moderate levy made this year.
The city indebtedness will not be re-
duced any, it is very true, but the peo-
pie will get rest from taxpaving any
way, and that is some consolation
Ger tralia News.
This year no tax has been levied by
the municipality and Skeletons treas
ury has now about $4,000 on hand
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
ALL SORTS.

Alta Chinese theater in Portland, Ore,
one of the villains of the play was given
his quietus, and died after a number
of groans and contortions. A gang of
hoodlums in the auditorium brought
Linn to life again with shower of an
tique eggs, and he jumped up and fed
from the stage.
A fire in stone hut in Tullamore, Ire
land, occupied by u poor family, re-
vealed huge crevice in the wall. In
the crevice was found an iron pot which
contained golden coins to the value Of
over 5000. A hundred years previous
the hut had been occupied by am old
miSer.
At town election in Madison, N. j.,
the canvassers discovered a one-dollar
bill folded in ballot. One of the can
assers thought the ballot should be
Considered defective; but the others
solved the knotty problem by counting
the vote as regular, and spending the
money for cigars.
A young lady of 16, farmers daugh-
ter, fell into the Ohio, in Jackson coun-
ty, w. Va, and was rescued by three
boys. The girls father munifcently
rewarded them with quarter, saying:
There! divide that among you" The
boys are still disputing as to which of
them is to get the odd cent.
A newly-patented voting machine has
the party ballots pasted ON board in
front over a series Of registering levers,
he back of the machine being trans
aren't, to show the total number of
totes cast, but the vote for each candi-
late is not indicated until the machine
: opened ut the close of the election,
raud being prevented by watching the
,tal vote Indicator, always in sight at
nc back of the machine.
Peanuts grow in large quantities on
re northwest coast of Africa, but. are
nown there as ground nuts. They
re dug UP by the natives, and bartered
ith the European traders for mer-
liandise, tobacco, etc, at many places
II the Gambia river, and afterward
shipped in steamer loads to European
i,orts, principally to Marseilles. The
uuts are not roasted for retail sale,
MS in this country, but crushed and a
fine oil extracted, which is valuable
commercially.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09

IT is not little amusing to note
with what unanimity the fusion press
have deprecated the "forcing of poll
tics" into municipal affairs this fall.
Republican tickets were put up in
most towns, and were generally sue
cessful at Tuesdays elections.
THE JOURNAL this week issues sup
plement containing President McKin-
ley's address to Congress. AS usual it
is an able document and covers the
whole field of our exciting history of
the past year. 1t should be read ard
preserved by everybody.
HERBERT MCREAvY, son of Senator
John McReavy, takes up the defense
OF the trap fishermen in an article
which is published this week. The
writer has been engaged in taking fish
to the canneries during the past year
and ought to be familiar with the
fishing interests. However, there are
several flaws in his reasoning, which
will he discussed next week. We are
not ready to concede that the trap
men should control the fishing indus
try, and are further unwilling to be-
lieve that the salmon are not diminish
ing in numbers, whatever may be the
cause, and this must be stopped to
some extent if the industry be pre-
served.
SURPRISING, says the Cosmopolis En-
terprise, that twenty young men on
Grays Harbor, who are say from Is to
81 years of age, should organize for
the purpose OF studying cooperation
and for the purpose OF practicing econ
omy and saving what they could to
place in fund for practical benefit
for each. At common wages, each
one OF the twenty could save one hum
dred dollars year-which would be
five hundred dollars in five years.
total capital of $4,000. This $4,000
could be so invested that each one of
the twenty could be given renumera-
tive employment, and could then ex-
pend reasonable amount for obtain
ing pleasure out OF living-without
impairing their capital. Five years
will pass into eternity, and at the end
of that time there will be several young
men who have been drilling right
along, who will not be better off by a
cent than they are today. They now
laugh at the plan herein suggested,
but some day they will know that in
order to become liberal spenders they
must first learn how to save and no W
to combine their savings.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.

II. nj. S. Star is the first Of eight tor
redo-boat destroyers being built fer the
British navy. She is 215 feet in length
I'd 20 feet 9 inches in breadth, her con-
ract speed being 30 knots per hour;
he is the fastest vessel ailoat.
Great guns are expensive toys for
iiation to play with. One English au-
tiority says that the 11O-ton gun, 16A
inches bore, will fire 95 ordinary rounds,
after which the gun is unfit for further
service. The Clifton gun, 1914 inches
bore, will fire 127 rounds, and the As
ton gun, y inches bore, will fire $50
rounds before becoming useless. The
cost Of the British 110-ton gun is $685.
500, that of the Clifton gun is $54,5oO,
and that of the Aston gun is $31, 500.
Mexico has adopted the theory that
every citizen is bound to defend the
soil, the interests and the honor of his
country as q soldier. Thus in future
wealthy Mexican will have to cerve in
the army, at least in case of war, as
we'll as q poor one. The constitution
has to be amended for this purpose,
but there is little doubt that all the
states of the great Central American
federation will give their consent.
French army pensioners living in the
Hotel DIES Invalides, who have all re-
ceived medals for bravery on the field,
occasionally drink more than is good
for them. To prevent such veterans
making exhibitions of themselves in
public, a reward of Is cents is paid to
anyone who returns an inebriated in
valide to the barracks. Recently, in
toxication among the pensioners hav-
ing increased greatly, it was discovered
that a trade in rescuing had arisen, q
knockout drink costing five cents and
warranted to act at once having been
devised, which left clean profit of
ten cents per drunk.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
SAMPLES MAILED FREE.
fifty Thousand Trial Packages Of DIR.
BlOsser's Catarrh Cure to be Sent
Free to Applicants.

we have given away $4,000 trial packages of
Dr biossers Casarrh Cure to persons afflicted
with Colds, Catarrh. Bronchitis, Asthma, Deaf
ness, etc. and now offer another $1,000 packages
absolutely free. If the trial package does no
convince you of its curative properties, you will
nave been at no expense; If it benefits you, you
VIII gladly order months treatment at $780,
we are willing to take all the risk, knowing
what the medicine will do.
This remedy was discovered by Rev. NV.
Blosser, M. D. the well-known evangelist II is
q harmless, pleasant vegetable compound, in.
naled oy smoking in pipe. which we furnish
iree. 1t cures the worst cases. If you wish the
1ree package, write at once to DR.. J. w. Blosser
q Son, Sample Dept. Atlanta, Ca mentioning
the JOURNAL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
GA TO - e..
Bears the . 4 The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss &xNzztzm

Il GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
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Murat Halstead, commissioned by the Govern
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books. Outfit free. Address, F. T. Barber, Sec'y,
Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1898-12-09
Your Danger Now.

Is from the overked condition of the
liver aud kidneys which are unable to
expel impurities from the blood. This
causes rheumatism. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has been wonderfully successful
in curing this disease. It neutralizes
the acid in the blood and permanent
~ cures the aches and pains which
other medicines fail to relieve. Hoods
Sarsapafilla is the best winter medi-
cine because it puriiies, enriches and
vitalizes the blood. It gives help just
where help is needed. It tones the
stomach, stimulates the liver, aud
sustains the kidneys. It wards Of
pneumonia, levers, bronchitis, colds,
cough and the grip.