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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A
GRADED OR HIGH =
SCHOOL.

Prof. J. A. Mette, of Trenton, S.
c., who bas recently been engaged
in newspaper work, has decided to
resume teaching, and is looking
for q place for another year. Prof.
Mette was educated at the South
Carolina College, and has FIVE
years experience as principal of
high and graded schools. Ho is
qualified to teach Latin, Greek,
French, German, English, the
sciences, and the higher mathe-
matics. DR.. E. L. Patton, former
professor of ancient languages in
the South Carolina College, has
given him the following testimo-
nial:
"John Allen Mette was a student
in the South Carolina College for
four years, taking the literary
course, including, among other
studies, Latin and the modern
languages. He was thoroughly
prepared, when he left college, for
that important work to which he
has since devoted himself, and in
which he has been eminently sue
cessful from the first. He has re-
ceived testimonials to this effect
from those who are most compe-
tent to decide III reference to his
qualifications as q teacher in our
high schools, Although some ten
years have elapsed since he wac q
student in he South Carolina Col
lege, we remember him with pleas
ure as young man of fine talents
and great moral worth.
GAS principal of the Central
Grammar School, Augusta, Ca, if
called to that high and honorable
position, I have no hesitation in
expressing my conviction that he
would give the very highest salts
faction to students and patrons"
Prof. Mette is familiar with mod
ern methodsof teaching, aud knows
the requirements of modern
school.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
SAM TAYLOR,
Per II. P. L.
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 DR.. 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 G. L. Penn &c Son and get q
free trial bottle. Regular size 50c. and
81. Every bottle guaranteed, or price
rpfunded
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
Brave Men Fall.

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons
In the blood, backache, nervousness,
headache and tired, listess. rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that. Listen to j. w. Gardner,
Itaville, Ind. He says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for q man
when he is all run down, and don't
care whether he lives or disc. It did
more to give me new strength and good
appetite than anything could take.
can now eat anything and have new
lease on llfe." Only 80 cents, at G. l..
Penn & Sons Drug Store. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

Let us know your wants, get our
prices, just. give US an opportunity
and we will do you good. You
never will regret it if you do. Re.
member the address, Augusta Car.
riage Repository, A. Rosenthal,
Prop'r, Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
We Want Your Name

For "PASTIME," the brightest and
best youths and family illustrated
story and humorous paper out. New
and interesting features for all. Spe-
cial department Of valuable informa-
tion for shrewd money makers and
money savers. l6 large pages, only SOC
a year, on trial six months for 1Oc in
stamps. Gold Watches, Guns, Bicycles,
Sewing Machines, kodacks, Graphic
phones, Musical instruments, free for
a little work that any one can do. Ad-
dress THE PAsTIME Co, Louisville,
XIV,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
Advertised Letters

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Edgefeld G. H., s. O., Aug
21, 1899.
Master Baldwin,
Mrs Mary Bolton,
Mrs Hattie May Crocker,
NJ Robert Edmond,
Mrs c Holley,
Andrew Henderson,
Miss Mamie Harrison,
Miss Amer Lestion,
Miss Mary E Lake,
Miss Mary Larmar,
Mr. John N Mundy,
L Payton,
Miss Marion Riley,
M Milton Snipes,
Mrs Silla Simpkins,
Mr. John Myers,
Mr. ] M Minis,
Miss Agnes Melton.
When asking for letters on this lls'
say advertised"
Very respectfully,
w. H. BRUNsoN, P. M.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
O. Sheppard, Jr.
PLUM BRANCH DOTS.

/ DEAR EDITOR: We have been
waiting for rain that we might be
able to give you something inter-
esting, as we have failed to get
even a light shower, as some of our
neighbors have; because they
had paid the preacher and been
kind in some way to the editor, we
will in small way help the editor
With short letter to remind him
that we can sympatbise with him
these long hot dry days. -
We are dry in this locality. l
heard gentleman ask another,
"How is your cron2" The reply
came quick, 81 have none, why it
is burned up" This is the most
disastrous crop year that this
country has experienced in fifty
years; that is as far back as can
remember. DR.. Joe says he does not
remember anything to equal it,
and that old father Morgan said
that in the year 1900 there was
something like it; the corn tassel-
ed out 30 low that the geese pulled
the tassels out, after which the
rains set in andit continued to
rain at intervals just as it was
needed and they made pretty fair
corn, the ears coming out 80 near
the ground that the ends of the
ear rested Oh the ground as the
stalk was too slender to hold the
weight thereof.
Start at the northwest corner of
the county on the road to Edge
field C. H., a distance of twenty
six miles, the crops will not aver
age so per cent. of last year. Some
crops may go up as high as Is per
cent. where they have had partial
showers, wLile others will fall be-
low SOC. Early corn is complete
failure: partly from drouth and
part from insects. One is a worm
boring the peth out at the root,
there is another commonly known
as the chinch bug which has been
infesting some crops in this lo-
cality two or three years. The
cotton is opening prematurely and
the staple or lint is very short.
There is some replanting of cotton
that if it could get rain in few
days will mako a good half crop,
but with early or old cotton the
question is settled, it is too late to
put on crop that will mature, the
only good rain will do is it will
better mature the fruit that is on
it. The whole thing in nut shell
is that the outlook is gloomy.
What the farmer will or can do is
serious question just now. Cot
ton at 5 or 6 cents and his rents,
grocery bill, aud with some bank
notes due from the 1st to the 18Th
of November, he must sell, no
other alternative.
The speculator with Wall street
and Liverpool to back him, says
you must take what we say. We
have the money and you farmers
the cotton. Your factor, or the
merchant, has mortgage OH that
cotton and you must sell, 80 we
have you where you can't help
yourself and We know it. If it be
an eight or twelve million crop it
matters not, further we have on (
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

J.F. Griffin, Lancaster, s. c., says j:
For Is years have used and recon-
mended DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine to all Painters as their best
medicine for painters Collie and Tor
pid Liver. / :. find tfar superior to
Zeilin's. For sale by G.. L.Penn -&
Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23
Remember

That I always keep a fresh assort-
ment of Fancy and Heavy Gro
ceries on hand. When in need of
them give me a call. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

Keep the Stomach and Bowels in
good condition, the Waste Avenues
open and free by an occasional dose OF
DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.
For sale by G.L. Penn Il son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

The Wheat Growers Convention
at Greenwood was a success, and
the prospect is that more wheat
will be sown this fall in South
Carolina than ever before in the
history Of the state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

Adjutant Lewis Smith, one of the
graduates of the 8. c. C. /. at the re-
cent commencement, had the misfor-
tune on last Saturday night to acci-
dentslly shoot his mother, from the
effects OF which she died in few hours.
Mr.. Smith lived at Williston with his
parents; DR.. and Mrs. .. n. Smith. The
accident occurred in this wide: In at
tempting to remove his pistol from his
pocket it was accidentally discharged,
and his beloved mother received the
contents in her person. During his
years sojourn in Edge6eld Cadet
Smith made many friends, who will
grieve with him in this sore bereave-:
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

The costliest bicycle in the world
has just been flushed at gun
factory in Vienna. 1t will cost
more than $27.500. The owner is
a rich South African diamond king
and mine owner, who will present
the machine to his wife. on her
next birthday. At the last Vienna
Exposition it was admired by tho
thousands. This South African
millionaire was so struck with the
exquisite beauty of the wheel that
he boughtit, and had it inlaid
with precious stones and diamonds
on every possible part.
A clerical gentleman, just re-
turned from Havana, says that
when he first went to the islands
dishonesty was almost unknown.
Dwellings and the schoolhouse
were left open with no fear that
their contents would be disturbed.
Nowadays it is different, and it is
better to close doors at night or
things may be missed the next
morning. The people have little
or no idea of money, except to
spend it recklessly, or throw it
away. Some of the natives, whose
chief wealth was in land, have been
cheated by scheming men who
offered them about one-half the
value of their lands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

Our Edgefeld Institute or Summer
School for Ter chers is progressing sat-
isfactorily. AS laymen are not admit
ted, we have nothing special to report
except the school opened with larger
attendance than any county institute
in the State, outside OF the cities. In
this connection we feel justified in say
ing that Superintendent of Education
McMahan has done more for the
schools of South Carolina than all of
his predecessors since the food-N oah's
flood we mean.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-23

The smallest known insect, q
perasite of the lizard. is but one
ninetieth of an inch inch in length.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12
a Cry For Help.

The cry for help from the food
sufferers Of Brookshire, and OTHER
points in the Brazos valley, i-urg-
ent and should be responded to by
all who are able to contribute. Let
each one give according to his
means. but act Mt once. Food aud
clothing is needed badly. Some
one in Sinner should take hold.
and see what can he done. The
Aronsas Pass road will carry pro
visions and supplies ofall kinds
free of charge. Cast your bread
upon the waters, and it may return
after many days"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12
SITUATION AT RICHMOND,
The River is Bising--No Southern
Pacific Trains Run By.

Richmond, Tex, July 5,-The
river is higher here today than it
has been during the food. 1t has
rose very rapidly sincc yesterday
evening, the rise being about thirty
six inches. The water comes upin
Richmond as high US Railroad
street and there las been boating
today in the streets Of Richmond,
below Railroad street. The rise is
by far higher then ever before in
the recollection ofthe oldest settler,
Many who lived in the edges and
on the high places, who thought
they were safe from high water are
compelled to move out today. Large
numbers were brought into Rich
mond and many houses have three
and four families in them. The
engine of the wuterworks il under
water and the machinery of the
electric light plant bad to be raised
Trains over the Southern Pacific
road cannot run by here now. sew
eral hundred yards of its track be-
ing under water on the east side
of the ri yer.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

Sinner, Texas, Wednesday July 70.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12
The Herald iionored.

Before going to the train yester-
day the Yorktown Ideal Bind
marched to the Herald Office AZ d
CONF limented us vita beautiful
farewell selection. The editor RS
pended with the fullness Of his
heart and the crowd dispersed-oi
course The Herald feels highly
honored at thus being singled ~
for SO agreeablca courtesy - Hal
Il, v le iIepd.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12
INMEnoRIAM.
here.

To the Worshipful Master, Warders
and Brethen OF Sinner Lodge No. 81
A. f. and A. M.
Your committee appointed to draft
resolutions in token Of our sorrow at
the death of Brother Frederick Viii
liam Flato beg to report
Frederick William Fluto was born
February 22nd 1920 in Bremen Prus-
sia, came to the United States in 1916,
was made " Mason by Moulton
lodge; asterward became one OF the
Charter Members of Fldtcnia Lodge.
which town derived its name rom
him.
Whereas 1t has pleased Coo,
in whom every true Mason place
his trust, to summon our Brother to
his presence where he can behold at
close range tue lights of Masonry.
While we hunlbly obey the sound
of the gavel in the greut East, and
bow in sorrcwrul submission.
Yet we are consoled with the refiec-
tion, that he was not cnlleG to the
Temple until the expiration of long,
useful AZ fruitful life and as he had
often * PRESSED wish, that death
might ind him quickly. with his
mental faculties nnimpaired, his
body unemaciat,d by suffering and
disease
Wherefore deeply moved 10 the
loss of our deceased Brother, the
4 Committee recommends the passage
of suitable resolutions embodyinl
the loving tribute Of his lodge to his
virtues and Offering with unfeignet
emotion its sincere sympathy to III
the members Of his family
II. H. Fitz ,erald,
NJ. r Polk,
Il O.T. Payne.
Committee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

|. ". MIDo1uepooK Of Columbus
died last Wednesday AT the age of
u. lie was an old settler, and an
ex confederate soldier.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

TIE Weimar Mercury elbows the
best run Of advertising Of amy OF
our weekly exchanges, Three Of
the enterpfisins firms Of Tint little
city take halt page each
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

A aupDEN rise in the l'azos last
Wednesday cut off Houston and
Galveston from all communication
with interior points.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

A GREAT many Of the country
wceklies arc coming out in hall
sheets on account Of the overhows
and consequent suspension OF rail
road trsiiic. The GAZETTE has thus
Jar rot suffered and hopes TO get
uat as usual.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

Drg creek at Edna in Jackson
county is no longer dry, it Is over
Aowingits Mnke,aud came very near
drowning q yonng man there last
week.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

THE large sugar plantations in
Ft Bend county were flooded with
water last week from the Brazos
overflow.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

Ii THE 1lieuuann case at Bell
Vile, the jury-4.ftcr being oNt five
days, failed 10 agree, and were dis
charged b. the court. The jury
STOOD seven for conviction ard five
for acuuittal
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

GtvF what YOU can to the flood
sufferers and stand not upon the
order Of giving, bat give at once
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-07-12

BstuoyT, Oak Forrest and HUI
bor, in Gonzales county, have gone
dry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-02-24
To Aid the Miles Enquiry.
A dispatch from San Francisco, Cal, dated
February 18th saws:

r A dispatch from San Francisco, Cal, dated
February 18th, says:
Saml Hammond, president of the Butch,
ers' Board of Trade of San Francisco, and
one of the principal wholesale and retail
butchers in this city, with stalls in Spreckles'
big market, has sent a letter to Gen Miles,
in which he says:
ave note that the investigating commit
tee decides that it must have been impossi-
BILE for the neat sent to Cuba to be bad, be
cause it had been examined by Government
inspectors, The absolute control that the meat
trust has over the meat inspectors and meat
inspection of the United States Government
has been conclusiVely shown on this coast,
where, in the trial of an Oakland butcher
named Samson, who supplied the goods of
the meat trust to the soldiers at Camp Bar
rett, the sworn testimony evolved the fact
that meat bearing the Government tag had
in it enormous assesses full OF pus, the
baclli Of tuberculosis, and other diseased
matter, AT the request of DIR, ID. E. Salmon,
Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry,
We have to. day forwarded him extracts from
the sworn testimony in the prosecution of
Mr.. Samson. We send you copies. You
will find enclosed photographs of the dis
eased pieces of meat with the Government
inspectors tag attached, and also photo
graph OF the bacili."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-02-24
q Y - II III R - .
A Boarding and Lodging House.

Thomas McCullo ugh has leased the Ohutt
Hou use, on Montgomery avenue, near WASH
ingIon street, Rockville, Md and has con-
verted the same into very attractive Board
ing and Lodging House, He has ample ac-
commodation and the rooms are all newly
furnished. Meals are served at all hours and
at attractive prices
In connection with the establishment is a
6rst-class Oyster Depot and Eating Saloon,
where oysters can be had in any style and In
any quantity, Mr.. Mccullough guarantees
that his oysters are of the finest quality, and
at prices strictly 10 accord with the market,
He has just put in an oyster steamer and
will make II speciality of this dish.
All family orders will receive prompt at
teAtiou, aud Mr.. Mccullough desires to call
the attention Of the people throughout the
county to the fact that they can obtain at his
establishment oysters in any quantity and of
the very best quality, He will take especial
pains to attract the country trade.
oct 28-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-02-24
In MemOriam.

Died, on February l6, 1899, at the resi-
dence OF his father, Robert Grover, beloved
son OF X. ii. and Mary Humphrey, aged six
years and four months, death having been
caused by injuries received from fall, of
which he suffered three weeks
All that medical aid could do was done,
but God called and nothing earthly could
seem to relieve the suffering, and quietly,
gently, the spirit took its flight A firm
physical form, more handsome face and n
sweeter disposition it has never been our
lot 10 know, and oh, the loneliness now that
has left US on Grover, perhaps we loved
yOu too well, aud God has said Thou shalt
have no other gods before me-" so, having
given this beautiful child for a lew short
years, his mission is ended and h now en-
joys the delights OF heaven,
go, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The reaper came that day;
Twas an angel visited the green earth
And took the flowers away
But for those lett behind how unspeak-
ably sad to give up this Glover" yet it is
well or God would not have suffered it,
and we want To say from the heart mot our
will but Thine be done" May the spirit of
the departed hover over the heart broken
parents and may God in his infinite love
and wisdom guide their footsteps In green
pastures" and "besde the still waters" till
their mission, too, is ended, then ~ they
walk through the valley Of the shadow OF
death may they fear no evil, but sweetly,
peacefully, sublimely enter into their rest and
hear the glad welcome, Come, we blessed OF
my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
You"
Germantown, Md. X
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-02-24
Ford's Grand Opera House.

Week Of February q. Two of the most
successful musical production Of the age,
''The Geisha" aud The Circus Girl" ID
rect from Days theatres, New York and
London.
This splendid company will be seen at
Ford's, Baltimore, next week In charming
performances Ol the famous International
successes, The Geishl" and "rhe Circus
Gill"
"The Geisha" IS fascinating japanese
OPERA filled with ire -istible melody, catchy
songs, delightful comedy, gorgeous costumes
and picturesque surroundings. IL ran an en-
tire season 10 London, and boasts the same
triumph 10 New York. 1t will be produced
by Mr.. DAILY with all the advantages Of cast,
costumes aud scenic effects that character
lied the New York engagement. The music
will be finely rendered and superb chorus
will include score Of pretty girls. Among
its most taking songs are "The Interfering
Parrot" "The Jewel Of Asia, ""The Kissing
Duet" Jacks the Boy" monkey on the
Stick, "Chon Kino," etc.
"Tbe Circus Cir" ran two years at the
81. James Theatre, London, and scored re-
markable triumph when produced at Days
Theatre There ia a sparkle about the music
and A iollty about the words that carry IL
through TO a delightful finish and no one
can say there IA n prOsy moment 10 The TWO
and hall hours
The company is an excelle one, includ
ing such artists ~ Minnie Ashly, Maud
| RI.s Claudia Petite, Helen Royton, Fhos.
| R,cketts W. II TredeniCk, Bert & IhaYer
Albert A. Parr, W. l.. Romano ana others
The order Of repertoire will be Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and
| "Wednesday Matinee, "The Gesha." Thurs
dsv FRIDAY and Saturday evenings and Sat
ur1av Matinee, "The Circus Girl" AdmIs
sion, 20 and 50 cts. , ,a, -.
Week March 6th-RIchard Mansfield as
Cyrano de Bergerac
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-02-24
Rockville Bakery and Con-
fectionery!

Rest Pound, Plain and Black Fruit Cake,
only zoe 10. Send in your Christmas
order.
BREAD &c per loaf-26 bread tickets, 81 {;
10 for 80 cents, @. o. d.
Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc, naily.
Ice Cream, Meriugues, Water Ices, of best
quality, at reasonable prices in plain or brick
moulds. Large quantities at low prices, Out
OF town orders promptly attended to.
A full line Of Toys, Dolls, etc
Lunches served at popular prices.
II. RElSlNGER,
Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-02-24
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie Il.
Springer of 1925 Howard street, Philadel-
phia, Pa, when she found that DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption had com
pletely cured her of hacking cough that for
many years had made life burden. All other
remedies aud doctors could give her no help,
but she says OF this Royal Cure-"it soon re-
moved the pain in my chest and can now
sleep soundly, something can scarcely re-
member doing before. feel like sounding its
praises throug hout the Universe " So will
every one who tries DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for any trouble OF the Throat Chest
or Lungs Price soc and 81 90 Trial bot
ties Tree at e. T Fearon's Drug Store every
bottle Guaranteed