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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
Official Mourning for the Vice 4
dent.

Washington, November 27.-Out OF
respect to the memory OF tna - . Vice
President Hobart. the presidtrt has
Cancelled all his social engagrman,s for
the present. The members of tlse cab
met have done likewise and the adj
ministration will observe a p lod OF
mourning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01

Now that the debate at the TJniver-
sity has decided hat trusts must "a.
they are notified TO ..ght." m the
Chape: Hill boys and the Democratic
party join hands. the trusts mav a.
wen throw I'D their hands and sur-
render. Dear Mr.. Duke: The I
mus 30. Q are given thirty DAYS ~
Hnl Boys-Raleigh News ana ~
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01

Washington, November 21-Contracts
for the six new 3,500-ton cruisers were
awarded today at the navy department
in accordance with the recommended
tions Of the board of construction, one
to each of the following firms: Will
liam r. Trigg, of Richmond; Lewis
Nixon, of EIizabethport, n. j.; the
Bath Iron Works, OF Bath, Me-; the
Union Iron Works, of San Francisco;
the Fore River Engine Company, of
Braintree, Mass, and Neafie & Levy.
of Philadelphia. All the boats are to
be constructed in accordance with the
departments designs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
Mount Olive Items.

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage at Mt Olive, N. c., of Miss
Annie w. Switzerland and Mr.. S. A.
Wooten, Of LAGRANGE. The event will
occur on Wednesday evening, Deem
Der 6the, at z o'clock in the Presbyteri-
an church.
Mr.. N. n. Hollingsworth has moved
his stock of merchandise to Wilson,
and he and his family left for that place
on EridaY last.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
A DEATH

Macon, Ga, November 27.-The CHAIR
ed body of an unknown negro, sup
posed to be a tramp, was found On the
ash dump of the Waccamaw Manufac-
turing Company this morning. He was
horribly burned and there were no dis
tinguishing marks about the clothes
or body. How he came to his death and
how his body came to be on the ash
pile Is a mystery which the coroner
has been unable as yet to unrave7.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
HIS HEAD CRUSHED.

Pensacola, Fla, November 27.-News
has just reached here that WEIGH Hob
by, the 16-year-old son of a prominent
pine-barren family, was killed by a
railroad train late Saturday night.
Hobby had been to Moline. where he
became befuddled with bad whiskey. 1t
is supposed hal while walking home
on the track he laid down and fell
asleep. His head was crushed to a
pulp.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01

Has turned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise lovable girl with Al offensive
breath. Karl's Clover Roof Tea uurt-
fies the breath by its action ON the
bowels. etc.. as nothing else will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
rs cts. and 90 cts For sale by R R.
Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
STEAMER DAMAGED BY STORM.

Amsterdam, November 27.-The Brit
ish steamer Acme, from Pensacola, Oc-
tober 25th, via Newport News, Novem-
Der 4th, arrived here today and reports
having lost her deck load n two
and sustained sundry damages
from gales encountered on the passage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
NEW POTTERY ORK

Macon, Ga, November 27.-A num-
Der of capitalists Will apply tomorrow
for a charter for a pottery and clay
works at this place. They have pur-
chased 200 acres of the best clay land
in the vicinity. and have ample capital
to put up and operate an extensive
plant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01
RAISED

Port Tampa, Fla, November 81
State Health officer Joseph Y. Porter
today raised the quarantine against
Port Tampa and Port Tampa City,
which a been in effect since Novem-
Der 10th. 1t is expected that the quar-
antine against Miami will be raised on
Friday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01

IL Shiloh's Cough Ind Consumption
Cue, which Is sold for the small price
Of Is cts, 50 cts and $l.o0. does not cure
take the bottle back and we viii refund
you money. Sold for over fifty years
on this guarantee. Price Is cts ard
80 cts. For sale by R R BellAmy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01

Washington, November 27.-Thc
Newark, Captain McCalla, has won the
race to Manila, a cablegram received
at the navy department today announc
ing her arrival there on Saturday. The
Brooklyn is now Fastening from Alden
to Colombo, closely followed by the
New Orleans, which has been steadily
gaining on her bigger competitor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-01

Raleigh Post: Greensboro, N. c..
Nov. 24-Special.-There is continued
improvement in the condition Of the
young ladies at the Normal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
A Country Editor.

We look into cradle and behold
a male child. At the age of ten
he is a noisy kid, with half the
buttons off his pants, hand and eye
for meanness. Atthe age of fifteen
he is a devil in a print shop; ct
twenty-five the publisher of a
country newspaper, at the head OF
every enterprise calculated to i'm
prove the town or enrich the busl-
ness thereof; thirty-five he is an
emacisted and worn out man, with
holes in his pockets and q bald
head; at the age of fifty he is
corpse in cheap coffin, and hit
only resources left behind are two
cases of long primer type, a Wash
ington handpress and subscrip'
tion book with $40 delinquent
subscribers, who.line up and marcf
past the coffin, saying he was
public spirited fellow, but hi
couldn't save anything.-Marlbor
(Msryland) Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
Mccormick Mowers and Rakes
Meeting Abner Perrin Camp.

At a meeting of the Abner Per-
rim Camp, U. c. ", held last Fri
day, Messrs. T. J. Adams, W. N.
Burnett, and A. L. Barker were
elected delegates to the State Re-
union, U. c. ", at Chester, S. c.,
on the 26th and 9th inst. Miss
Marie Bacon Cheathara was chosen
sponsor to represent the camp at
the above reunion.
Miss Sophie Swearingen who was
sponsor to the reunion in Charles
ton Thanked the members of the
camp for the honor in the follow
ing letter;
TRENTON, S. c., July 5, 1899.
Commander George B. Lake
and Members of Abner Perrin
Camp, U. G. ":
Conference.-The duty of thank
ing you for the honor you conferred
upon me in electing me your spon-
sor at the Charleston Reunion af-
fords me almost as much pleasure
as the pei formance OF the pleasant
duties of that Office. I appreciate
highly the compliment you have
paid me, for as a daughter of South
Carolina. and 50. ,e:2,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12

80 oUIQlerS were
.otter than at their annual re-
unions, and once to hear the shout
of the unconquered veterans who
followed Hampton and Lee brings
more vividly to the mind of South
err youth the spirit by which they
were actuated than could volumes
of history.
In choosing me your sponsor I
feel that the comrades of my father
but expressed their appreciation
for brother in arms who bore
throughout life an undying devo-
tion to the Confederate flag, and a
brothers love for all who served
under it.
In commemorating your deeds
and emulating your glorious
achievements the sons and daugh-
ters of the Confederacy shall al
ways honor themselves in honor
ing you, for whatever is grand and
great and patriotic in our annals
has its noblest elimination N the
mighty struggle for the right which
the South made in the war between
the States.
Very respectfully,
SOPHIE A. SWEARINGEN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
Baptist Sunday-School Conven-
ton.

The Edgefeld Baptist Sunday
school Convention will meet with
the Republican Baptist church on
Friday before the first Sunday in
August, 1899. Program as follows !:
1st Query. "What constitutes al
ideal Sunday-school?" Speakers,
L F Dorm, j B Matthews, ] " All
ton.
End. "What qualifications are
necessary for a successful Sunday
school?" Speakers, J D Thinner
man, DR. R II McKie.
3rd. "What are some of the
greatest hindrances to the progress
of the Sunday-school?" Speakers,
P. f. Wates, DR. D A J Bell.
4th. "Can Christian consist
emily absent himself from the
Sunday-school Speakers, J c
Morgan, S B Mays.
9th. "What constitutes effectua
prayer?" Speakers, Rev J P Meal
ing, ] R Reece.
H. w. DOBEY,
Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
SHERIFF'S TAX SALE.

State of South Carolina-County of
Edgefeld-By virtue of sundry execu-
tions to me directed by T. c. Morgan,
County Treasurer, in the following
caees, 1 will proceed to sell at public
outcry at Edgefleld Court House, South
Carolina, on the first Monday in Au-
gust, a. D. 1899, (being the 7th day OF
the monthly, the following described
lands:
One tract of land containing two
hundred and fifty {250) acres, more or
less, and belonging to Fannie Young,
bounded by lands Of L. 81. Prescott and
Thomas Lasure on the north, by Goth
ran Sprouse on the sonth, by DR..
Bunch on the east, by Ryan Whatley
(estate) on west.
Ono tract Of land containing fifty
three (53) acres, more or less, in Ward
Township, and belonging to Mrs. L. Il.
Barnes, bounded rs follows: On east
by Henry Whlttle, south by Andrew
Lybrand and others.
One house and lot in the town OF
Plum Branch, assessed to Mrs. G. s.
Cox.
The above lands will be sold for
taxes, penalties and costs due for fiscal
years l897-9S, or sufficient amount 10
satisfy the same.
Terms Cash.
VIII. QUITS, S. E. c.
July 10, 1899.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
A $4,000 Bicycle Given A way
Daily.

IA Y6Ssoo A)iSJSAS SNAsSO ~S
Daily.
The publishers of The New
YORK STAR, the handsomely
illustrated sunday newspaper, are
giving HIGH GRADE BICYCLE
each day for largest list of words
made by using the letters contained
in THE NEW YORK
STAR" no more times in any
one worn than it is used in The
New York Star. Webster's
Dictionary to be considered as
authority. Two GOOD WATCHES
first class timekeepers) will be
given daily for second and third
best lists, and many other valuable
rewards, including Dinner Sets,
Tea Sets, China, Sterling Silver
ware, etc., etc., in order of merit.
This educational contest is being
given to advertise and introduce
this successful weekly into new
homes, and all be awarded
promptly without partiallty.
Twelve 2. cent stamps must be IN
closed for thirteen aoeekS trial 'at6-
scription with full particulars and
list of over 300 valuable rewards
Contest opens and awards com,
mence Monday. June 26th, am and
closes Monday, August 21st, 1889.
Your list can reach us any day
between these dates, and will
receive the award to which it may
be entitled for that day, and you,
name will be printed in the follow
ing issue of The New YORK STAR
Only one list can be entered by
the same person. Prizes are on
lexhlbition at The S@AR's business
Eofhces. Pera ons securing bicycles
may have choice of Ladies, Gsnlln'
Imen's or Juveniles 1899 model
color or size desired. Call OF
address Dept. "THE New YORK
STAR, 236 w r|39th Street, New
York City.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
A $4,000 Life Policy Promptly
Paid.

Hon. Patrick Walsh, of Augusta,
was strong believer IN Life H.
surance, and at the time of his
death was carrying some $4,000
insurance on his life. He held a
policy at that time in the Provi-
dent Savings Life Assurance So
ciety for ten thousand dollars. He
died on the 10Th of March and on
the 10th of April his widow re-
ceived the company's check for the
full amount of the policy. Please
read the following card from Mrs.
Walsh:
Augusta, Ca, April 10, 1899.
Mr.. Geo. W. Byington, Executive
Special Agent, Augusta, Ga.
Dear Sir-Permit me to thank
you for delivery to me this day of
check of the Provident Savings
Life Assurance Society of New
York for 100000 in full pay
ment'of death claim No. 22,608 on
the life of my late husband, Hon.
Patrick Walsh. He was Insured
in other companies, but the Provi-
dent Savings is the first to make
settlement. My husband was al
ways pleased with the Prcvident
Savings liberal treatment of ita
policy-holders and its splendid
business management; also the
fact that it's premium charges were
very reasonable, giving insurance
at the lowest price possible con-
sistent with safety.
.Again,thanking you and, through
you, the officers of the Provident
Savings for this very prompt pay
ment, I remain,
Yours truly,
ANN ISABELLA WALSH.
The Provident Savings Life AS
surance Society of New York, es-
tablished in 1875, occupies proud
place among the first class Old
Line Companies, and issues all the
most desirable forms of policies
at.lowest ratns no"eistent with
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
Lombard Iron Works & Supply Co.
NOTICE.

Please take notice chat the books
of subscription to the capital stock
of The Edgefeld Building and
Loan Association, proposed
corporation, will be opened in the
room known as the Y. M. G. A.
Hall, upstairs, back of the Bank of
Edgefeld, in the Town of Edge
field, South Carolina, on Friday
10th day of June, 1899, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, and remain open as
long thereafter as may be neces-
sary, for the purpose of organizing
the Edgefeld Building and Loan
Associatation. This notice is
given, by the undersigned by virtue
of a commission issued to than on
the 9Th day Of June, 1899 by the
Hon. M. R. Cooper Secretary of
State for the State of South
Carolina.
Dated the 18th of June, 1899.
MITCHELL P. WELLS,
EDWARD J. MINIS,
WILLIAM W. ADAMS,
Board of Corporators.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in the
land who are not afraid to be generous
to the needy and suffering. The pro-
prietors of D.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
have given away over ten million trial
bottles of this great medicine; and
have the satisfaction of knowing it has
absolutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitis Hoarseness
and all diseases of the Throat, Chest
and Lungs are surely cured by
it. Call on all Druggists, and get free
trial bottle. Regular size SOC. and ST.
Every bottle guaranteed, or price
refunded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
Committees for 2Ath Annual

Committees for 24th Annual
Picnic at Lanham's Spring.
r.!,he following is the list Of COM
:. .tees for the oath annual picnic
at Lanham's Spring, July 10th:
Capt. N G Evans general super
visor and chairman Of the whole.
Badge Committee-Lieut H L
Bunch and Lieut. Jas G Mobley.
Lemonade Committee = Clint
Ward, chairman, T E Meyer and
w w Miller.
Pit and Cooking M Mays,
chairman, Thos Wood, ] NJ W
Glover, G II Ransom, J A Hobbs,
H T C Hamilton and W D ST.
monds.
Marshals of the Grounds-A T
Covar and B F. Ccvar.
Floor Committee-W A Collett,
chairman, O O Posey, Chas Griffin,
Hamp Morgan and Ben Thomas.
Table Com nittee-Col S B Mays,
chairman, w II Moss, G S Strom,
A H Roper, w L Holston, w A
Langston, J A White, J B Haiti
wanger, II c Wataon, w A Hobbs,
] T Hammond, C B Parkman, A B
Hammond and r Fox.
Committee on Grounds P
Sullivan, chairman, B M Sullivan,
T E Cochran, " D McClendon,
w N Fair, J G Gardner, Osman
Williams, 81 Wood, T A Williams
and Geo Swearingen.
Each committee will report to
Capt N G Evans for duty on the
morning of the picnic.
Mccormick Mowers and Rakes,
Reapers and Binders.
l am agent for these goods, McCor-
mick Mower, one-half, S22.50, payable
November, 1899, balance, $22.50, paya-
E.J. NORRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
O. Sheppard, Jr.
THE "KIssING BUG"
A Two-Year-Old Girl Child the
Victim in This Case.

Trenton, N. j., July 9.-Helen,
the two-year-old d daughter of Frank
Lersch, died last night and the
attending physician, DR.. Griffith,
is satisfied that death was produced
by a bite from a kissing bug.
About a week ago the child went
crying to its mother and said it
was hurt. There was red spot
on the child's leg. The mother
assuming that it was mosquito
bite, used witchhazel, but without
effect.
The child's leg began to swell
,J r. n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mlghtiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
glob1le of health, that changes weak
ness into strength, listlessness into
m rental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25c per
box. Sold by all Druggist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
SNIpSNAPS
AND SHORTS.

| q
Ninth-tenths of the born leaders
of men are won en-.
"Know thyself," but don't let
others get too familiar.
you are fond of spicy litera-
ture, read a cookbook.
The mosquito isn't the only
bore that sings at his work.
During Summer we are liable to Stomach and
Bowel troubles, suoh DiarrhGa, Collie,
Cramps. etc., for which DR.. M, A. Simmons
Liver Medicine is highly recommended. For
sale by G. L. Penn & Son.
People who have no sense of
humor act very fuzzy at times.
The final step in some ques-
tionable undertaking is the lock-
step.
Every time a doctor collects a
fee be adds to his i'll gotten gains.
The professional musician works
when he plays and play when he
works.
Narrow black velvet ribbon is
used to trim colored plque gowns.
Braids finished with a short
fringe are among the new dress
trimmings.
To Fslese &c Sick stomach ma during Pregnancy
o rdeal, take Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
Tablets. For sale by G. L. Penn & Son.
Baby ribbon in black and white
mixed edges the ruffles on awhile
organdie gown.
Golf jackets are made of bright
green cloth, with revers, collar and
cuffs of red.
Sun planted skirts of linen lawn
are very good style trimmed the
width of hem the lower edg ge with
wide band of cream lace insertion.
Correct insufficient, Painful, Profuse and too
Frequent Menstruations with Simmons Squaw
Vine Wine or Tablets. For sale by 6. L. Penn
& Son.
The best yield of wheat reported
at this Office was made by Col
umbus Bishop. He sowed two
and a fourth bushels and made
ffty.---Yorkville Yeoman.
Brilliantine of the finest, most
silky quality is the favored
material for bathing suits unless
wool is required, and then French
bunting and English serge are the
best fabrics.
W.T.. DAVIS, Ruby, S. C.: Dr.. NJ; A; Sim;
that "Out of Sorts" Tired Feeling. think it
four times as strono as Zeilints and Black
nraught. For sale by G. L. Penn & Son.
A lace bodice over white silk and
striped diagonally front and back,
with tucked bands of black taffeta
silk. ia worn nth
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12

turned black. DR.. Griffith called
in assistance, pl1 effciJs to relieve
the child proved unavaillng and
the little one died as stated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12

Restore the Menstrual and Generative Organs
to natural conditions SO they will do their duty
by taking Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab
lets. For sale by G. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12
y. auuevll4e y. nCy that wishes to
be annexed to Anderson county.
1t embraces about 16t square miles.

IL 0u UIdCoS dUOul Luz oq qualC uliOS'
To permanently cure Melancholy, Difficulty of
Breathing and Swimming of Head, use Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. For sale
by G. l.. Penn & Son.
Charbon {sharbon) is not q
new disease, but rather new name
for an old disease that carries off
horses and cattle in Louisiana.
1t is contagious and some men
have contraced it from horses they
were treating. 1t is generally fatal.
Already one may see signs of
the county campaign of 1900.
The objective point OF about seven
ambitious politicians in this State
| is to wear Senator McLaurln's
shoes. Some of them will make
direct grab while others will feel
their way by parallel approaches.
That election will be 1902.
Pure blood is full of Life and Vitality, and
carries Vigor to the organs of the body DR.. M.
A. Simmons Liver Medicine creates rich, pure
blood. For sale by G. L. Penn Son.
"John, you were talking in your
sleep last night, and you frequently
spoke in terms of endearment to q
certain Euphemia. Who is Euphe-
mia?" "Why, my dear, that was
my-my sisters name." "JohL !
your sisters name was Jane" :"
eyes, dear; but we called her
Euphemia for short"
Capt. William Astor Chanler,
Congressman from New York, is
the president of The New YORK
STAR, which is giving away a
FORTY DOLLAR BICYCLE
daily, as offered by their adver-
tisement in another column Hon.
Amos J. Cummings, M. c, Col.
Asa Bird Gardner, District Attor-
ney of New York, Ex-Governor
Hogg, and Col. Fred, Feigl, of New
York, are among the well known
| names IN their Board of Directors.
Mr.. T. w. Pratt, President of
the West Huntsville Cotton Mill,
Huntsville, Alabama, who is
known as one of the most pro-
gressive business men of Alabama,
in addition to his extensive cotton
manufacturing interests is rum
ing what is said to be one of the
largest cotton ginning plants in
the world. Mr.. Pratt has made q
thorough investigation OF the
Roundlap bale in his mill, and
recently published a letter, in
which he said that cotton i'll this
form was worth $500 bale more
to his mill than square-bale cotton
Recently he telegraphed as follows
"After two years experience with
the Roundlap bale of the American
Cotton Company as manufac'
turer, I can positively state thai
my experience is that it can be
sample equally as well as the square
bale; that it saves 8 per cent. ii
waste; that 1t unwinds to the corF
perfectly, and saves much labor II
the opening-room. Mixed or false
packed bales are never found
For the planter, ginner and manu-
facturer it is the greatest inventor
of the age.
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AZ petersburg. ...6 90 q m
Ar Richmond 8 l5 "a m

oAeou7 oSo1'''' .'-' IL ~ e IL
Close connections at Greenwood for
all points on s. A. L., and c. and G..
Railway, and at Spartanburg with
Southern Railway.
For information relative to tickets
rates, schedules, ETC., address
w. j. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. AgH
Augusta, Ga.
It. M.sEMERsoN,
Traffic Manager,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12

May-Sheppard.
On Thursday evening last in our
Baptist church Mr.. Charles Elliott
May and Miss Marie Sheppard
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony by DR.. L. R. Gwaltney.
The church was beautifully decor
ated and the ceremonies were i'm
pressive. The following were the
g:oomsmen and bridesmaids: Miss
Efie Allen with Mr.. Edgar Fuller,
Miss Virginia Addison with DR.. G.
T. Sharpton, Miss Helen Sheppard
with Mr. Frank Fair, Miss LIME
Minis with Mr.. James Kennerly
Miss Lula Jones with Mr.. James
Do1ier, Miss E&e Sheppard with
DR.. Robert Marsh, Miss LEILA
Stevens with Mr.. Julian Hart,
Miss Jackie Stevens with Mr.. Wal
ter Sheppard. The maid of honor
was Miss Hettie Shep, 'ard, sister
of the bride, and the best man Mr..
Davis May, of Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. May is one of Edgefeld's
promising merchants, and Miss
Marie is daughter Of Mrs. DR.. w.
Scott Sheppard Of our town. After
the marriage ceremony the happy
couple with invited guests repaired
10 the residsn CO of the brides
mother, where q sumptuous repas'
awaited them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12

To permanently cure Melancholy, Difficulty of
Breathing and Swimming of Head, use Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. For sale
by G. L. Penn Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-07-12

Charbon (sharbon) is not a
new disease, but rather a new name
for an old disease that carries off
horses and cattle in Louisiana.
1t is contagious and some men
have contraced it from horses they
were treating. 1t is generally fatal.