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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
ID. A TOmpkins Trip.

D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte,
was in town this week. The Char
lesion News aid Courier has the
following to say of his trip to
Charleston last week:
"Mr. D. A. Tompkins, the well
known cotton mill mill man of
Charlotte, North Carolina, is in
the city for day or two, and yes
terday took trip to the Exposi-
ton grounds and thoroughly in
vestigated the situation presented
there. Mr.. Tompkirs; while hav-
ing large interests in Charlotte, is
also interested in the general up
building of the south, and spends
a great amount of time and money
in the work. He is naturally a
great supporter of the Exposition.
and he is watching the progress of
the work of preparation with the
keenest appreciation. I find that
everything is moving ahead at a
most satisfactory pace he said
Friday afternoon when asked as
to his Impressions after visit to
the grounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

when faithfully used, not only relieves
at once, but permanently cures Ca
TARRH, by removing the cause, stop
ping the discharges, and curing all in
tlammation. 1t is the only remedy
known to science that actually reaches
the afflicted parts. This wonderful
remedy is known as "SNUFFLEs the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE" and is
sold at the extremely low price of One
Dollar, each package containing IN
ternal and external medicine sufficient
for full months treatment and every
thing necessary to its perfect use.
"SNUFFLES" is the only perfest Ca
TARRH ever made and is now recogniZ-
ed as the only safe and positive cure
for that annoying and disgusting dis
ease. 1t cures all Inflammation quick
ly and permanently and is also WON
derfully quick to relieve AAY FEVER
or COLD in the HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected often leads
to CoNsUMPTIoN-"SN SNUFFLEs" will
save you if you use it at once. 1T is no
ordinary remedy, but a complete treat
ment which is positively guaranteed
to cure CATARRH in any form or stage
if used according to the directions
which accompany each package. Don't
delay but send for it at once, and write
full particulars as to your condition,
and you will receive special advice
from the discoverer of this wonderful
remedy regarding your case without
cost to You beyond he regular price of
"SNUFTLEs" the GUARANTEED Ca
TARRH CURE"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada Oh receipt of
One Dollar. Address Dept. G Al, Ed
WIN i. GILES & COMPANY, 1880 and
1892 Market Street, Philadelphia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

1t is now generally
derstood that DrunF
ease and not weakne
with poison, and nc,
shattered by periodics .. 80
of Intoxicating liquors, requires an
antidOte capable of neutralizing and
eradicating this poison, and Destroy
ing the craving for intoXicants. Suf-
ferers may now cure themselves at
home without publicity or loss of time
from business by this wonderful
"HoME GOLD CURE" which has been
perfected after many years of close
study and treatment of inebrlates. The
faithful use according to directions Of
this wonderful discovery is positively
guaranteed to cure the most obstinate
case, no matter how hard q drlnker.
Our records show the marvellous trans
formation of thousands of Drunkards
into sober, industrious and upright
men,
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDS! (!
CHILDREN CURE Your FATHERS !! This
remedy is in no sense nostrum but is
specific for this disease only, and is
so skillfully devised and prepared that
it is thoroughly soluble and pleasant
to the taste, 80 that it can be given in
cup of tea or coffee without the
knowledge Of the person taking IT..
Thousands Of Drunkards have cured
themselves with this priceless remedy,
and as many more have been cured
and made temperate men by having
the "CURE," administered by loving
friends and relatives without their
knowledge in coffee or tea, and believe
today that they discontinued drinking
Of their own free will. Do Nor WAIT.
Do not be deluded by apparent and
misleading Improvement" Drive out
the disease at once and for all time.
The "HoME COLL CURE" is sold at the
extremely low price of One Dollar,
thus placing within reach of every.
body treatment more e1fectua! than
others costing $25 20 $50. Full direc-
tions accompany each package. Spe-
cial advice by skilled physicians when,
requested without extra charge. Sent
prepaid to any part of the world on
receipt of One Dollar. Address Dept.
G AL EDWIN B. GILES 81 COMPAEY
1880 and 232 Market Street, Philadel-
phia.
Ali correspondence strictly conf
Dental.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
Ednafeld Man Promoted.

Mr.. James II. Dobey, of Wash
ington, D. c., iF 1T home on a
leave of absence. While i'll the
state be is taking advantage of the
opportunity to visit all his rela-
tives in Edgefeld county. From
ParksviIle, where he visited his
father. Mr.. II w Dobey, and SIS
ter, Mrs. Morgan, ho went to Aiken
to see his uncle, Contractor " F
Dobey. thence to Edgefield on laEt
Sunday, where he spent day with
his grandfather and aunt, Mr.. "
H Dobey and Miss Lizzie Dobey.
His last visit before returning to
Parksville for his farewells, was
to his sister, Mrs. Charlie Brun-
son, near town. Since his ap-
pointment as clerk in the Census
Department at Washington, MIR,
Dobey has been several times pro-
noted, and is now one of the chief
clerks, and is regarded as one OF
their most efficient employees.
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Why Not Edgefield, too? e?

The citizens of Blackville will
on Friday, July 26th, tender a re-
ception to the teachers of Bamberg
and Barnwell counties who are in
attendance upon the county sum-
mer school. This is a very grace
full and wise thing to do. Why
should not Edge6eld d. the same
thing Let our school commits
sioner and those closely inter-
ested in this school make arrange
ments for areception to be given
to the Edgefeld county teachers,
and thereby show the good will and
hospitality of our citizens towards
the summer school, and at the
same time encourage the teachers
to attend and enjoy their stay IN
our town.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. G. Morgan, of Parksyille. was
in town last Wednesday.
Miss Annie Grim, of Johnston, Is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. Grim.
Miss Jennie Wanamaker is spending
some time with Mrs. Ficklin.
Mr.. Robert Morgan, of the western
section of Edgefeld county, was in
town yesterday.
Rev. c. E. Burts, of Blacxyille, be-
gan revival services st the Johnston
Baptist chuch last week.
Mrs. j. K. burst aud two children,
John and Thomas, of Greenwood, are
visiting relatives ct Rehoboth.
Mrs. Halle Greneker, of Edgefield,
is visiting relatives at Helena, so says
the Newberry Herald and News.
Little Miss Julia Folk has returned
from short stay with her uncle, Mr..
Brunson Hollingsworth, near here.
Miss Elise Carwlle, of Ridge Spring.
always welcome visitor, is visiting
the home of Major T. w, Carwile, in
Buncombe.
Mr.. II 81 Stembridge spent Sat-
urday and Sunday at Mrs. Merri-
mans. Itis wife has been here
for several weeks.
Miss Sophie and Miss Marcie
Gwaltney will leave Saturday to
attend the summer school at
Asheville, N. G.
Miss Mamie Gwaltney;left yesterday
for Rome, Georgia, and other places to
visit friends before her return to Ten
nesee this fall.
Miss Eloise Anderson, Mr.. Buist An
derson and little John Barry will go
on trip to their old home at Moore's,
in Spartanburg county, on Monday.
Mrs. Mounts, of Augusta, formerly
Miss Telou Zimmerman, who before
her marriage was well known and a
frequent visitor to Edgeield, is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Virginia Ad-
olson, in Buncombe.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Holstein will
soon be off for a short stay at
Asheville, North Carolina, that
locality which is synonym for
delightful climate and beautiful
scenery.
Mr.. Busch, after spending two
days in Edgefeld at the home OF
Mrs. C. J. Ashley, with his little
daughter, Florence, returned
OH the Friday afternoon train to
his home in Ellenton, where Miss
Florence Bush will spend a short
while at her old home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

Two appointments have been
made by the superintendent of ed
ucation as teachers to the Phili-
pines from this state. One is that
of Captain Ralph D, Epps, of
Cokesbury, who made such a ia
vorable impression on the citizens
of Edgefeld during the COM
mencement season this summer.
He had been employed as a men,
Der of the faculty of the South
Carolina Co-educational Institute,
but decided ito go to the Philip
pines. His wife will accompany
him. Captain Epps is second
honor graduate of the Citadel. His
SALARY will be $1,000 a year. Mr..
Sullivan, first honor graduate of
Eskine college, Due West, is the
other gentleman. He receives a
salary also of 81, ,2O0a year,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
College of Charleston.

College of Charleston, Charleston
S. c., was founded in l7S5, has strong
faculty; we'll equipped chemical ply
sical, and biological laboratories; oh
servatory; library of l4,000 volumes:
and this finest museum of natural his
tory in the south. 3. a., B. S., and NJ.
A, courses offered.
Tuition $40, payable in two INSTALL
ments. Board in College Dormitory
can be obtained at SO month. One
scholarship, giving free tuition, is as
signed is F.dgetleld county, the holder
to be appointed by the Judge of Pro-
bate and the County Superintendent
of Education. All candidates for adj
mission are permitted to compete for
vacant Boyce scholarships, which pay
$l50 a year. Entrance examinations
will be held in Edgefield, on July II
1901, by the County Superintendent
and Judge of Probate. Next session
opens September 30, 1901. For cata-
logue, address the president
HARRISON RANDOLPH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
Called Up Higher.

Another pure and innocent spir.
it has taken its flight, and left this
cold world, too harsh and rough
sometimes for the tender hearts OF
childhood. 1t is said that one.
half of the human race die in in.
fancy, and the Savior while on
earth said athat in heaven ttei1
faces do always behold tbs face Of
,n- father which is in heaven"
Mr.. and Mrs, Luther Bell have
the sympathy of many in this sad
bereavement, but it is well that we
may rejoice with them that this
precious aoul has gained eternal
blessedness, forever with the Lord
and this little voice may now be
helping to swell the anthems OF
praise which ceaselessly surround
the throne eternal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
GDGEFIEL.D EXHIBIT
Committees Appointed for the
Woman's Work, Etc.

The members af the com
nittee to secure an exhibit OF.
Woman's Work for Edge
field county for the Exposl-.
ton at Charleston are
Mcsdames Thos. II Rains
ford, Kate Wigfall Cheatham,
JC Sheppard, B Haltwang-
er, B Tompkins, Miss Lucy
Dugas and Miss Eliza Minis,
of Edgefeld Mrs. James Il
White and Mrs. Charles +
Pecham, of Johnston; Miss
Addie Hughes, of Trenton;
Miss Minnie McKie, Wood
lawn; Mis-, Eva Lewis Stew
ems, Meeting Street; Mrs,
C Morgan, Parksville.
Each member of the COM
rnittee is to go to work right
away and solicit exhibits OF
all kinds of woman's work,
and all the ladies are urged to
contribute something, as it
should be representative ex-
hibit. The articles may be
sent to any member of the
committee, who will take
charge of them until time tor
shipment. Contributions OF
money are solicited from all
persons of the county to de-
fray expenses of freight, dec
oration of space, and all tlx-
lures, such as necessary coun-
ters for valuable articles, and.
also for keeping exhibits free
from dust and in order. This
will be done by exposition au-
thorities at a small cost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
At Saluda Next Friday.

In commemoration of the fifth
Ann iivaraary; of the laying, sofssthe
cornerstone of the court house at
Saluda there will be quite notable
gathering in that town Friday of
this week, July 26th. The invited
speakers are Honorables J. Will
liam Thurmond and ]. 81. Till
man, of Edgefeld; Dams. Hender-
son, of Aiken, and w. J. Talbert,
of Parksville.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

Close connections at Greenwood for
nll points on S. A. t., AMI G. and G..
Railway, and at Spartanburg with
Southern Railway
For information relative to'tickets
rates, schedules, etc., address
w. j. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agt
Augusta, Ga.
j. NJ. EMERSON,
Traffic Manager,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
Good Roads Society Meeting.

The next meeting of the Wash
ington township Good Roads So.
ciety will be held Tuesday, August
9Th, at 10 o'clock q. M, at Modoc.
The county supervisor, commits
sioners and representatives will be
with US on that day. The subject
for discussion is: "Do we need
good roads in Edgefeld county, if
30, how can we get them +? /" The
press and citizens interested are
cordially invited to be present.
VIM. S. MIDDLETON, Sec.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
A CARD.

I wouil like to ssy to my friends
and patrons 'hat I Will bo out of
nv of1icG after July 29t', and will
not return before latter part of
August, as + Shall be OF business
trip in North Carolina.
Any work which may have been
left with me will be delivered by
Dorm e. Minis st their store.
Respectfully,
GEO. F. MINIS,
Optician.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
More improvements.

This time it is Jeter street that
is the fortunate locality. Mr.. Jos.
P. QUITS, our enterprising lumber
merchant is putting some addl-
tions to his home which, when
completed, will be one of the most
artistic cottages in our town, and
an ornament to West Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Edgefield G. a., July o.
1901:
Miss Matte Loviborrow, Miss Kitty
Kell,, Lucrecius Methis, Mr.. Swash
Bucker, Mr.. Elliott Smith.
When asking for letters on this list
say advertised"
Very respectfully.
w. II. BRUNsoN, P. M.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Z
5IiIiIllllllllillilIillnlI IillllliIiIlIIiiiiiIlIF

Observation-Disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Business ,uen who are wise
Believe it pays to advertise,
Butsto prove you are wiser
Always advertise in ADVERTISER.
Soma farmers will make fully
three-thirds of a crop they say.
Miss Rebe Morgan IS visiting her
home in Meriwether township.
Editor Terrell of the Johnston Mon
itor, paid us pleasant call Thursday.
MISS Della Osteen, of Augusta, Is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Ben Cog
burn.
Miss Ella Mays Allen spent few
days this week with her aunt, Mrs
Wise, in Trenton.
DR.. Walter Ouzts, of Elmwood, at
tended services in our village Baptist
church last Sunday.
Miss Moida Hodges, a young lady oil
Edgeaeld's acquaintance, is visiting
relatives in Newberry.
Rev. p. P. Blalock expects to remove
with his family into their handsome
new residence, on Columbia street the
latter part of this week.
The champion oat grower of Green
wood county is Mr.. Eldred S. Addison.
says the Journal. He made the finest
crop vet heard from in the up-countrY.
Miss Grace Tompkins, who was very
seriously sick last week, has q eatly
imp roved. This is very gratifying to
her numerous friends and acquain-
tances.
Misses Lucretia and Cleora Brun-
son and Misses Woods and Mary Eow-
lie, of Abbeville, who are visiting the
two former at their home in the coun-
try, spent Sunday in Edgefeld.
Two little girls of Williston whose
mother was Miss Laura Parker, Of
Edgefeld, Misses Lurline and Nita
Melliohamp, are enjoying the hospi-
tality of their uncle, Mr.. Motto Parker,
in his delightful new home.
Miss Ida Edwards, of Summer
vile, and Miss Witsell, of Walter
boro, are in Edgefeld to enjoy
our pleasant climate during the
summer. They are boarding with
Mrs. Manly Timmons.
Senator, Mrs. and Miss Tillman
were the gussts of Captain j. Ell
more Martin, in Charleston, last
week. Senator Tillman arrived in
the city from McClellanville, S.
c., where he went on a fishing ex-
petition.
Very beautiful and ornamental
trees are the two weeping viii.
lows in the front yard of Mr.. w.
81. Turner, on Jeter street. These
trees are rare in Edgefeld and this
z fact makes their beauty more con-
spjcuous and their possession the
8 Ira desirasIs spzssszss3,
- r - - - - $500 -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
Entertainment at Harmony !.

The Methodist ladies of Har-
mony church will give an enter
tainment at their church on Fri
day, August 2nd, for the benefit of
the Epworth Orphanage. Re-
freshments will be served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
TONIC, because the formula is plainly
printed OH every bottle, showing that
it is simply Iron und Quinine in n
tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. 50c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
The Best Prescriptions for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of GRovE's
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. It's simply
iron and quinine.in tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price 50c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
F. N. x. BAILEY, PRESIDENT.
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
Something New Under The
SUM-"

All Doctors have tried to cure
CATARRH by the use of powders, acid
gases, inhalers and drnoe in HHs-7
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
Must Have. Money.

To make room for fall goods
and because need money badly,
I will for the next thirty days sell
all Spring aud Summer Goods at
greatly reduced prices.
Be sure to come before the stock
is picked over.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

Yesterday morning the Edge
field unty summer school open
ed in the Institute building. The
names of nine teachers were enroll
ed. Professor B. L. Jones, of the
Laurens graded school, and J. B.
Kennedy, a graduate Of Erskine
college, Due West, are in charge.
DR.. B. F. Calhoun is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Sam Mays, at her de-
lightful home in TIE country. He
is from the famous oil regions of
Texas, and will doubtless be sble
to give his Edgefeld friends some
interesting information about this
wonderful region of the lone star
state of which 80 much has lately
been written.
Misses Marine and Dot Ward.
law, of Columbia, are visiting Mrs
J. Fl. Cantelou. Little Miss Dot,
during the life time of her aunt,
Mrs. Matte Hill, attended school
in Edgefeld for while, and W. g
krown as bright and amiable lit
tie girl, and won many friends
among her school and playmates.
There have been great changes
since then, but there are still those
wh9 recognized her and were glad
to realize the unexpected pleasure
of seeing her again.
Five young ladies who have recent
ly joined the Second Baptist church
were baptized in the Edgefield Baptist
church Sunday evening last. In the
absence Of Mr.. Blalock, the pastor who
has not sufficiently recovered from his
recent illnesss to be present, DR.. Gwalt.
ney auministeredthe ordinance.
Captain and Mrs. J. A Bennett t
left Thursday for Harris Lithia
Springs. DR.. J. ". Hill, his ply
Bician, is a great believer in Har-
ris Lithia water, and advised him
to make a trial of it. 1t will be
great comfort and advantage to
have DR.. Hill with him du ing his
stay at the springs.
DR.. L. r. Gwaltney filled his reg
ular appointment at the Poor
House Sunday afternoon. Mrs.
Ida Sheppard kindly assists him
in this good work by accompany
ing him on each third Sunday af-
ternoon, and acting the efficient
organist for the religious services.
Rev. Richard Anderson, deliver
ed the sermon at Trinity church,
Columbia, Sunday morning last,
this day having been the eighth
anniversary Of Bishop Capers con-
secration to the Episcopal Bishop
sic. ThoState speaks in highest
terms of the discourse.
Mr.. George B Minis will leave
next Monday with his camera and
optical outfit to make q tour of the
acooler legions." He will visit
the mountains of North Carolina,
Rrevard and other places. On this
trip he will have the advantage of
The generality of mortals, for he
will not,only be able TO enjoy and
view the magnificent. scenery of
The Blue Ridge, but will be prepar-
ed 10 reproduce nature and bring
it home with him ior the delectG-
taon of those not so fortunate as
tie,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

Read Mr.. E. J. Norris new ad.
YeFtisement on this page
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

Oyer 800 students enrolled session. representing 10 States
Young under strictly military Discipline Faculty composed
of Is College ard University graduaeS Thorough Literary
Course leading the degrees of B. E. and Superior ad-
vantage offered the Departments of Music Art and Business
Four magnificent we'll quipped buildings Thousands of dollars
recently spent in improvements
$0O Literary Department for the
entiro school year.
others be accommodated this session. 27
applications have been rejected since January 3D.
you contemplate attending college next session. write for
catalogue and application blank to
f. NJ 4. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

]. w. PEAK,
New York Racket.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24

Five young ladies who have recent
ly joined the Second Baptist church
were baptized in the Edgefeld Baptist
church Sunday evening last. In the
absence Of Mr.. Blalock, the pastor, who
has not sufficiently recovered from his
recent illnesss to be present, DR.. Gwalt.
ney auministeredthe ordinance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-07-24
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by
which Drunkards are Being
Cured Daily in Spite of
Themselves.
No Noxious Doses. No Weaker n
ing of the Nerves. A E'1"aa-
ant and Positive Cure ~
the Liquor Hal,;i

1t is now generally
derstood that DRUM
ease and not weakne
with poison, and n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-11-21
BOUGHT WHISkEY FOR SOLDIER,
Lottie Kehoe Fined $40 and Costs for
False Representations.

Because she bought a pint of whiskey
at the liquor agency, representing that it
was for Il sick mother. and gave it to a
soldier friend, Lottie j. Kehoc. % years
old, made her first appearance in CITY
Court Tuesday afternoon. She pleaded
not guilty but was found guilty and lined
80 and costs of s1G,75.
W. II. Tracy assistant at the agency
testified that Lottie went to the agency
Monday night and asked for a quart of
whiskey in two pint bottles, saying that
il WAS for her sick mother. Finally she
Iccided to get only a pint. few mo-
ments after she left the agency Tracy
stepped to the door and as he looked out
SAW Lottie transfer the bottle OF whsk v
to q soldier. Lottie denied that she gave
the stuff to a man with a uniform on but
said that her friend was James Shcchan.
n member of the hospital corps at Fort
Ethan Allen. She did rot remember say
ing that the whlskey was for her mother.
She said She met Sheehan at Winooski
and in company with several other & .lls
and soldiers came to Burlington. WI. IN
they arrived Sheehan asked her to & t
linn a quart of Whiskey and gave her a
dollar to pay for it. He did not say he
wanted it for sickness, but Eottic knew
he had been sick and was sure that he
needed it,