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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06
Remains of Hon. G. D. Till
man Inferred Yesterday.
SERMON BY LIFELONG FRIEND
MANY Prominent Visitors Attended Obse-
quies--Telegrams of Sympathy
From all Over the State ;.

great store upon the great truths
of the Bible as I could have desir-
ed, but I have as a sweet consoln-
tion the memory of my last talk
with him. Our conversation turn
ed upon spiritual matters and Mr.
Tillman became very much IN
terested. I read to him and quot
ed to him many passages OF
Scripture. He was deeply impress
ed with the promise of mercy held
out to the merciful, and I left him
with an open Bible near him.
And I firmly believe that, as be
was so merciful and charitable in
his dealings with his fellowmen,
the good God in His great love
for US all, has been merciful to
him and he is at rest beyond the
skies."
The minister's earnest but
simple words aud the utter absence
of any desire or Intention of pro-
ducing effect, made his remarks
all the more eloquent. 1t was a
most impressive sermon.
THE PALLBEARERs.
+ After the services at the house
the body was carried to the grave
yard, just across the railroad and
not more than 800 yards away, and
there laid to rest, after q brief
prayer by the minister. The
pallbearers were Gov McSweeney,
Mr. Hugh Dempsey, Col G W Croft,
Samuel Dibble, Capt 81 81 Colcock,
Hon M P Carroll, Mr. NJ E Macauley
and Mr. ] T Barton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; If 1t stains
your linen 1t is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back Is also
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06
HIS HOUSR IN ORDER.

Mr. Tillman has known for weeks
that his death was approaching,
and talked calmly with his family
concerning the end, and gave
directions concerning things he
wanted done after his death. He
especially charged his children
with the duty of consoling and
comforting their mother.
Mrs Tillman has been bearing
up brsvely under her bereavement,
but the haggard lines on her
countenance show how intensely
she has suffered. There never
was a happier married life than
that of Mr. and Mrs Geo D Tillman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06
PEACEFUL REPosE.

The body of the dead statesman
was this morning placed in the
casket, in ore of the north bed
rooms, where it remained until 2
o'clock and during the morning
many friends filed in to take last
look upon the familiar face. The
expression was natural and calm
and peaceful, and conveyed the
idea of gentle, natural slumber
rather than the sleep of death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06

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rather than the sleep of death.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral exercises this after.
noon were simple and of such a
nature doubtless as Mr. Tillman
himself would have desired. It
was the funeral of an old time,
unpretentions country gentleman
rather than that of a great leader
of men whose power was recognized
throughout the country.
The Bev J. P Moaling, a we'll
known Baptist minister of Edge.
field county and life long friend
of the deceaseG oficiated. The
casket was removed to the western
end of the great hall and the
minister had a seat at the head of
the bier. Around him were
grouped the immediate family,
and in one corner of the hall were
several old negroes, some of whom
have lived on the Tillman planta.
tion since ante-bellum days. The
grief of these faithful friends was
not demonstrative but was keenly
evident. The distinguished Wis.,
itors and friends ard neighobors
more than filed the large hall.
Mr. Mealing took as the text for
his remarks tho 3sth verse of the
Sd chapter of I'd Samuel, "Know
ye not q p:ince and a great man is
this day fallen in Israel" "It is
recorded indelibly in the history
of his country" said the minister,
"that our dead friend possessed
those qualities of mind and charac-
ter, and the vast experience and
ripe wisdom that made him a
great man, and it is also q fact
that his big heart, his charity and
his generous nature made him
indeed prince in, Israel.
II have known George Tillman
all my life," continued the aged
minister, ''and have known his
faults and his frailties, and I never
knew any man who possessed more
qualities worthy Of emulation
His long and busy life has added
to the store of human wisdom,
aud he tried every day of his life to
contribute to the sum of human
happiness.
sMy friend during his
life time did not appear to set as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06
y r. GnIcE. HENRY C. wsoN.
GRICE & WATDN,
LIVERY STABLE
,Grice's Old Stand

a@ Patronage of the pubIolic-
i;ea. Prompt, faithful, andreful
,rvice. Reasonable charges.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-02-06

SSuhtShDhSO ohoU aoW 2hs0he0hy
she has suffered. There never
was a happier married life than
that of Mr. and Mrs Geo D Tillman.
A GREAT MAN.
As Mr. Mealliag so truly said
this afternoon. Mr. Tillman was a
great man. He had served in both
branches of the State legislature,
was q member of congress for IA
years, and was a leader in the
constitutional conventions of 1866
and 1895; and the visit of the
governor and other prominent
men here today was the result of a
sincere desire to pay a last tribute
of respect to the memory Of e man
who had served his State faith
fully and we'll, and who was honor
ed for his ability, his courage and
his honesty.
But there was another phase of
Mr. Tillman's character and his
death is mourned for other reasons.
He enjoyed the simple life on his
plantation better than that of the
public service, and was never 30
happy and contented as when at
home enjoying the companiosnhip
of his neighbors. He took the
keenest interest in the welfare of
even the humblest of his neigh
bors, and those in need always
found in him an ever-ready friend.
He entertained with a princely
hand, and in dispensing, his
hospitality knew no distinction
rich and poor, those of high and
low decree, were received and
treated alike. And tonight woile
the whole State mourns the death
Of a great man and honored citizen
he sorrow for his death is keenest
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
Bravery Rewarded.

RIaHMnND, VA, June 16.-A
dramatic scene was enacted on the
penitentiary farm, on james river,
yesterday. Governor Tyler and
the penitentiary board had gone
there to inspect the farm in the
presence of THESE officials three con-
victs seized the rifles of their guards
and made determined break for
liberty. They were persued by
guards and a 'trustY." H. Il. Bailey,
who was serving a year term for
,manslaughter. Being more fleet
of foot than the guards Baily over
took and after a struggle captured
the ringleader. The other two flu
.gitives we're captured with the as
sistance of bloodhounds.
When Bailey started after the
ringleader he declared: I'll cap
ture the leader or never come back
alive" When he returned with
his prisoner Governor Tyler COM
mended him for his heroism, saying.
"You have done we'll, my man, and
you shall this day be free man.
A pardon was ordered to be made
out for Bailey, which was handed
him when he reached Richmo nd
with the official party.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
John ID. Sterrett Died Sunday
Night.

Mr. John D. Sterrett died Sunday
night at 10 o'clock at his home near
Bells Valley. He had been sick
since fall with a malignant disor-
der of the kidneys.
MIR Sterrett was born IS years
ago in the house in which he died
and in which most of his life was
spent. His father was Robert Ster-
rett, an enterprising and successful
business man. His mother was be-
fore marriage Miss Isabella Dun
lap of Augusta county. MIR. Ster-
rett was educated at Washington
college where he was graduated Ill
1S47 with the degree of bachelor Of
arts.
He engaged extensively for a
long time in grazing on a beautiful
estate he owned at Bells Valley and
choice grazing lands at Cra5bottom
in Highland.
Mr. Sterrett was man OF fine
culture and great intellectually.
Some years ago he submitted to the
inspection of his friends work Oil
metaphysics prepared by him,
which for it's richness and strength
of thought excited their surprise
and admiration. The work showed
great originality and in it he left a
living testimony to the extraordi-
nary mental power Of the mani.
MIR Sterrett was member OF
Lebanon Presbyterian church, in
which he had been an elder for
about 40 years. He never married.
He left one brother, Mr. William
M Sterrett of Rockbridge Baths.
and a number of nephews and
nieces who held him in warm af-
fection.-Rock bridge County News
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
The County's Phone ! ines.

Che extension of the telephone
,line from Capt Gilmor's to Ellis
Williams RESIDENCE On Back Creek
has been completed, and will soon
Ibe equipped and ready for use, and
the extens on of the line from Mon
terey to Vanderpool and through
the gap to, or beyond, Meadow
Dale is in progress, which, when
completed, will give better service
generally throughout the system
on Back Creek, Head of River and
Crabbottom, by relieving the lines
now in operation of several phones
with which they are now burdened.
Work is progressing on doubling
she line to Mcdowell and will most
likely, be completed in a few days
and it is confidently expected that
when completed, the service east
will be much improved and the
public generally benefited thereby.
1t appears, now that the phone
is all Institution which has come
to stay. Since we have tested its
usefulness, we fail to see how we
could dispense with it and 60 back
to the days Of our Daddys." All
of our citizens are benefciaries of
this institution, and as good citi-
gems, should have q friendly inter
est in its success, not that large
dividends may accrue to those who
have money invested in it, but that
the finances of the company may be
sufficient to keep the lines in such
repair as to insure good service, and
at least pay stockholders a reasona-
BILE rate of interest on the money
invested.
On the other hand, the company
should be careful not to make ex-
orbitant charges for the use OF its
lines, ror adopt unreasonable rules
and regulations With reference tc
its use.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
------
Changes In W.. Revenue.

The following is an unofficial,
but reliable, statement OF the
changes of the war revenue, which
has been repealed to take effect Ju-
ly l:
Bank checks, bills Of lading for
export, bond or obligation by guar
aptee company, certificates Of DAM
age, certificates of deposit, certif-
Gates not otherwise specified, char
ter party, chewing gum CONNER
cial brokers, drafts, sight, express
receipts, insurance, lease. manifest
for customhouse entry, mortgage
or conveyance in trust, order for
payment Of money OH sight or on
demand, per(umery and cosmetics,
power Of attorney to vote, power
Of attorney to sell, promisory notes
proprietary medicines, protest, tele-
graph messages, telephone messag-
es, United States money orders,
" warehouse receipts.-Sun.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

A prominent citizen Of Randolph
County ". Va, brOughtsuitag against
a newly married woman for breach
of promsie before a justice. The
plaintiff was widower and had
been counting the woman. She
married a handsomer man and he
sued her for $3.50. The items in
his bill of particulars WAS mainly
for ice-cream, candy and peanuts.
Her defense was that the plaintiff.
himsele, had consumed the greater
part Of the dainties. The suit was
dismissed by the justice but the
girls of that county wish it distinct
ly understood that they accept these
kind remembrances withoutrecourse
-Pocahontas Times.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
The New Issue of Stamps.

II will pay those receiving letters
and packages with two-cent Pam
American stamps on them to scrut'
nize the stamp closely as some OF
them are said to be worth $50. 1t
is said that sheet containing lOO
stamps was reversed before being
run off, thus causing the picture Of
the express train to be printed with
in the red border.
The sheet was not noticed by the
postofice authorities at Washing
ton, and it was sent with con-
sigEment of stamps in the ordinary
course of business to the Brooklyn.
N. Y, postoffice. where IA mahu
featuring firm bought ten of the
stamps and wrote to the depart
ment at Washington complaining
of them, using one of the very
stamps in transmitting its letter OF
protest.
Thns the fact came out and an
enterprising philatelist at Wash
ington at once set out to secure as
many as possible. He secured four
by paying aBrooklyn man $50 each
for them. 4 stamp firm is said to
have secured two more of tine
stamps. Elgin Advocate.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

Here are some curious facts about
our calendar, says an exchange, No
century can begin on Wednesday,
Friday or Sunday. The same cal
endar can be used every 20 years.
October always begins on the same
day of the week as January, April,
and July. September, Deem Der,
February, March and November be-
gin on different days. May, June
aud August always begin on diff
ferent days from each other and
every other month in the year.
The first and last days of the year
are the same. These rules d" not
apply to leap year when COMPARES n
is made between the days before
and after February 20,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
Floods at Strausburg and Har-
risOnburG.

There was what appeared to be
a cloud.burst above Strausburg
Saturday night. The stone turn
pike bridge at Fishers Hill was
torn away. 1T was constructed 10
1S4o. i. Fl. Browser's Mill in
course of construction On Tumb-
ling Run, together with the DAM
was carried away. For miles along
the stream small houses, fences and
growing crops, were DESTROYED. ~
Strausburg, a storsroom being built
by Asa Crisman, was carried away,
and a stock of merchandise across
the street, Of l.. ID. Funkhouesr,
was ruined. The town was Hooded
the water rising to the second story
Of manv houses.
1t seems to have been the same
that struck Harrisonburg. The
loss to crops in the Valley has been
very great
Later reports from the flood at
Ilarrisonburg Saturday show that
there was loss Of life there. 1t
seems that at ABOUT one O'CLOCK
Sunday morning there was a second
overflow from another heavy rain,
but not as bad as the first. OF the
eleven bridges inside the corporate
limits, only four remain. It will
cost the town about five thousand
dollars to restore these bridges.
The largest individual loseris ii.
C Pankey, Iiverymaq, whose loss is
thought to By about $4,000. A
great many others lost in smaller
am units, the 10 al loss reaching
probably fifteen thousand dollars.
Yesterday, which was court day,
pretty much all the rubbish had
been gotten off the streets, and
there was a pretty good crowd in
town and many horses were sold.
There was great damage reported
in the county from the storm.
A young couple returning Sat
prday night from lawn party at
the United Breathern church at
Ottobinr, drove into Beaver Creek
and were drowned. They were
Albert Hilbert, 10 or 70 years old,
and Eta Reyerconb, II years old,
Of that neighborhood: The body
If the girl was recovered Sunday
morning, but up to last night the
boys body had not been found.
--Staunton Daily News of the 18th
inst. Later-No lives were lost at
Harrisonburg.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
We
Trust
4 Restore and Preserve Your Health

We Restore and Preserve Your Health
Investigate our cooperative plan OF
monthly payments before purchasing Q
Bath Cabinet. Members wanted who
are honest. Wealth unnecessary
Hot Air Electric Baths will benefit or
cure every ailmcnt. BY using one of our
Thermal Bath Cabinets you can accomp-
lish quietly in the retirement of your
own home, better results than at Natural
Sulphur Springs or Turkish Bath Houses
Enjoy Turkish, Sulphur, Vapor, or
Medicated Steam Baths at Home, cents
each. They open up the 100000 pores
of the skin. From each flows tiny
stream of poison laden liquid, which. II
retained, poisons the system, causing
Rheumatism, Malaria, Nervousness, and
General Debility.
The most complete line OF Balm GAP
inets in the world.
Prices: The Standard $500; Century
$3.50; New Era $1,000.
Good Representatives wanted every,
where. Write for our. book, Health and
Beauty.
STANDARD BATH GARNET co.
Sly SO Madison st.
Toled oh
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
News Notes.

The shipyard at Newport News,
shut down Saturday evening at .
O'clock throwing seven hundred la
borers out Of employment.
The Pope has nominated Rev.
Thomas F. Kennedy, of St Charles
Barromeo College, Overbrook. ia.
for rector Of the American College
in Rome.
The Beers surprised $50 Victor
ian Mounted Rifles at Steenkool-
pruit, killing two officers and IL
men and woundlng AZ others.
Mrs Hannah Letcher Stevenson,
a niece of former Governor John
Letcher, of Virginia, died last week
in St. Louis, aged 80.
A McKeesport (Pa.) Councilman
gage up his office because he
couldn't keep it and be Christian.
The War Department. is expert
menting with two kinds of bombs
for opposite effects. One kind ex-
plodes to effect the illumination OF
an enemy's position; the other pro-
duces a dense smoke to hide the
movements Of the troops using it.
John Dunlap, a prominent Jaw
yer died at Richmond Saturday.
Edwin Osburn, treasurer of
Princeton University died at Prince
ton n. j.. on the 13th inst. lie
was to have been married the fol.
lowing Monday.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

nish the home laborers work. but
in less than a month it is expected
that there will he thousands of
brick mssohs, carpenters, plaster
,ers and bod carriers ip the city, and
all of them will be st work ut good
wages. The work of removing the
debris is a herculean task and caus'
es delay, but there is confidence
and dete, mination among the clsl-
zens that means a great and rapid
ly growing city.-Sun.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
Rebuilding Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville papers publish
q lopg list Of permits for new bnild-
jugs ia the burned district Most
of these buildings are of solid char
aeter. and MACY of them will be
superior to the burned houses which
they will replace. There are now
enough houses being rebuilt to fur
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
The New Star,

Having leased the Cunningham
II otel Property, we are now giving
it a complete renovatlng, and on
May LIST, it will be re-opened as the
NEW STAR HOTEL.
The public will find excellent ac-
commodations-Neat, clean rooms,
New Furnishings throughout
Best of Fare-courteous treatment.
Best of attention given to the care
of horses.
We respectfully ask a share OF
the patronage.
WAMsLEY AND REyERCOMB.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
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published on Monday, Wednes-
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thee days in the week. with
all important news Of the other
four days. Profusely Illus
trated, and filled with interest
ing reading for all who wish to
keep In close touch with news
of the nation and world.
II g q u lar subscription
price, S1.5O per year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
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Write at once.
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

kidney rouolc. u
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as thought
they had heart trouble, because the heart Is
over-working In pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
Il used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
bit now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming In kidney trouble.
Ifyou are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swafnp-RoOt, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. It stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
s2 Iii il i is's sa 81 N % 'i,y
cent and ons-dollar siz- s:es5
es. You may have sssS ases@@
sample bottle by mail Home Of swampRooa
free, also pamphlet telling you how to i'nd
out if YOU have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. K!lmes
e. Co.. Enghannton, N. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
Oyer-Mork Weakehs
Your KidHe!
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Bic

All the blood in your body passes throul
YOUR kidneys once every three minutes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

You want a Watch,
LII You want a Clock,
IL You want "a Ring,
= You want pretty Lamp,
You want rich cut glass,
. You want Silverware,
You want eye Glasses,
You want Spectacles,
You want fine China,
You waut repairing done,
You want correct time,
You desire anything
in our line call us up, phone no
343 or write to us, every article We
sell guaranteed.
D. J.. SWITHER,
Jeweler and Optician.
3 E. Main st.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

Men and women make good mon
ey working for us in their spare
time. No experience or invest
ment required. Write at once to
Hermann Manufacturing Co.,
1875 South. 9Th St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Nov 91 mo
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

The kidneys aHc YOU
blood purifiers, they III
ter out the waste Q
impurities in the bvooe
II they are sick on ou
Of order, they fail t3 d
their work.
Pains, aches andrh ft
matism come from d.
cess Of uric acid in II
blood. due to neglected
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21
Notice To The Public

I will be personally in charge of
the wagon yard again the 1st day
of May 1901, in Staunton, Va
Every thing in the way of furni-
ture will be new, such as stoves
and mattresses &c. and am prepared
to give all my old customers first
class attention. S. w. WILSON.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-06-21

has for nearly sixty years been
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farmers and villagers. Its
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ment, It's reliable market re-
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throughout the country; IT'S
fashion notes, its Science AID
[LY ;352 :5ss:: TX
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