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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
a Great Aggregation A .

The greatest travelling aggrega-
ton OF amusement enterprises in
America today is the mammoth
f ,binson Carnival Co., which has
been specially engaged as be
amusement feature of the coming
Augusta Elks carnival Nov. 17-22.
1t consists of 20 or more high
class attractions travelling OIL its
own special train of Is cars aud
carrying over 1876 people and 81
trained domestic animals. Every
one of the shows are of the highest
and most reil ed class and there
il not an attraction on the grounds
but what is oil an instructive
nature. People aud animals from
the remotest parts of the glooe
form interesting living object les:
SONS for the youthful mind and
scenes OF foreign lands faithfully
reproduct d make novel pictures
for the eve. The most perfect order
is maintained and ladies and chill
dren can safely visit the midway
without escorts. A corps of unl-
formed guards and attendents are
always on duty looking out for the
safety and comfort of the visitors
and the very best people of the
land have graced the midway witt
their presence. III under the per,
eon.l s;,uefvision Of the Elks Of
Aulus. /, Ga. DON'T miss this week
OF tun and f.oIic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
A STARTLING SURPRISE.

Very few could believe in look
ing at A. T. Hoadly, a healthy, ro-
bust blacksmith of Tild-n, ,Ind, that
for ten years he suffered such tor
lures from rheumatism rs few
could endure and live. But n wou-
derful change followed his taking
Electric Bitters. 1.-Two bottles
wholly cured me," he writes, land
| have not felt a twiuge in over q
year. They regulate the kidneys,
purify the blood and care rhepma:
tism, neuralgia, nervousness, I'M.
prove digeston and gives perfect
health. Try them, only Scots: at
G.. l.. PENN & SONS, drug store,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
Probate Court.

Els Honor, Judge J. D. Allen,
heId special term of the Probate
court on !" -dnesday and Thurs
day Of last week to hear the suit
brought to contest the will of Mrs.
Emma Budwell. The best legal
talent obtainable was employed Oh
each side, A great NUM- Der of wit
nesses, all representative citizens,
We're pxamin' d. 1t was a long and
tedious case but, with the aid of
Miss EIlamays Allen, as stenogra-
ph.r, rapid progress was made.
She recorded the testimony with
as much ease and despatch as the
Congressional stenographer would
have done. The court rendered
d decision sustaining the will, but
the contestants appealed to the
higher court. As this is quite q
valuable estate he final decision
ls looked forward to with 1luch III
terest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
ASLEEP AMID FLAMES.

Bre akirg into a hlazing home
some fremen lately dragged the
sleeping inmates from death. Fan
cied security and death near. it,
that way when you neglect coughs
and colds. Don't do it. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption
gives perfect protection against all
12throat, chest and lung troubles
Keep it near and avoid suffering
death and DOCTORS bills. A tea
spoonful stops late cough, per-
slstent use the most stubborn
Harmless and nice tasting ITS
guaranteed by G. l.. Penn & Son
Price SOC and $1.O0. Trial bottles
Jree.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
HusaArS Inspected.

The Edgeield Hussars-forty
strong, we'll uniformed and noun
ted Oh fiery steeds-with Capt. N.
G. Evans ID command, were i'll
spected Oh Saturday last by Mr..
Lewis Haskell acting assistant Ad-
justant and Inspector General.
THIS historic old company, OF
which our county is justly proud,
will compare favorably with any
cavalry company in the state. The
captain and other officers as we'll
as the men in ranks are TO be high
iy commended or the excellent
appearance OF he company. The
1vERTIsEa sa!utes tbs grand old
cAniyGny.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
Second Week Jurors.

J. M. Bush, J. NJ. Swearingen,J
~. Cheatham, j. G. Byrd, ]. r,
Scurry, F. c. Reardon, W. R.
Swparingen, J. A. Lo't,R. L. Dun
ovant, H. F. Green, 0. w. Right
J. P. Bates, S. W. Long, B. D.
Klchings, Jas. Smith, A. A. Ed
munds, Z. B. cartwright, B. F.
Corley, a. G. Cheatham, B. l..
Stevens, w. H. Ryan, j. F. Payne,
G. w. Wise, Jr. j. H. Cogburn, T.
G. Strom, e. G. Morgan, Sr., W. j.
Harllng, Joe Reardon, Edgar Har-
ling, A. A. Wells, F. P. Walker, Jr.,
w. Mcdaniel, John McGbee, Mil
ton, H. Talbert, J. E. Hammond,
C.S. Werts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
Pictures Fra med.

There is nothing more attractive
tothe human eye than a beautiful
framed picture. This you can have
dope in the lates' style, also old
frames made / ew by the latest me-
thods at my furniture store 1136
Bread street, Augusta, Ga.
w. II. Turner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
LUCK IN THIRTEEN

BY sending 13 miles VIM. Spirey,
IF Walton Furnace, VT, got Box
of Bucklen's Arnica, SaIVe, that
wholly cured a horrible fever sore
on his leg. Nothing else could. Po-
sitively cures bruises, felons,
ulcers, eruptions, hoils, burns,
corns aud piles. Only 25c. Guar
anteed by G. J.. Penn d son, drug.
gis:s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
ii:.lHlnIillnIIllIII!InItnH,IlluIIIlIaIII!lill illE
: LOCAL AND PERSONAL. : :
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Sow wheat =! Sow wheat '
DOM mis- axe the court crier Tor
fire alarm next week.
All aboard for the Elhs Carnival
on Monday next.
Mrs. J.D. Hnl-trin spent several
days in Augusta last week visitinS
relatives.
Rev. L. B. White filled his re-
gular appointment at Stevens
Greek Oh Sunday last.
Miss Sudie Davis spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends at
Ridge Spring.
Messrs. A. E. & R. c.. Padgett
sell Armour's fertilizers. Read
their local.
A little four-year-old Edgefeld
tot exclaimed a few days ago: !"Ma-
ma, my back just scratches, come
and itch it,"
Mr.. w. H. Turner ia erecting
beautiful cottage on Getec street,
almost opposite his residence. Be-
ins located near our public square
this cottage will always rent W y.
Two of Edgehed's midll -aeed
bachelors-older llan re and
younger than others- vTs B.
j. Crookor aid j i Ail,n, spent
Sunday at Trenton.
President G.. J. Burton returned
on Friday afternoon last alter an
absence of two weeEs attending to
personal business at his former
home in North Carolina also atten-
ding to business connected wi b
the mill.
Astronomers are expecting to see
very large and beautiful shower
of meteors during Thursday FRI
day or Saturday night of this week.
By being Oh the alert-watching to
the northeast-one may see very
beautiful sight. Such an oppor-
suni'y will probably not come a.
gain fer a number of years.
1t is probable that the criminal
court will not consume ell of the
first week but the second weeks
Jury will be needed the entire week
aud even then the civil calendar
will not be cleared. A third jury
would probably have beon drawn
but Judge Datzler will have to go
to Saluda, court converting there
on the 1st Monday. 1t appears that
an extra term will become npces-
sary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
Dissolution Notice.

On October let 1902, the insur-
anc" firm OF Gatfney d Minis ter
minated. will continue the busi-
ness of the firm, representing the
New York Life insurance company
and several of the leading fire in
STRANGE companies and respect
fully solicit share of your bus
ness. I can be found in Office No.
Q, over the Bank OF Edgefeld.
JAMES II. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
STARTLING BUT TRUE,

eff every one knew what grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life
Pills is," writes D. H. Turner,
Dempse ytown, Pa, you'd Sc all
you have in a day. Two weeks use
has made new man of me-" In
fallible for constipation, stomach
and liver troubles. 25c at G. L.
Penn Il Sons drug store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

We have been informed that an
oil mill is not only a possibility
but one of the probabilities of
Trenton. Some of he leading bu-
sinsss men contemplate launching
such all enterprise. Trenton has
ample'means 10 erect mill aud
men lhropghly competent to sue
cessfully managed any enterprise,
If this mill should be built II
would be the fifth mill within a
radius of twelve miles of Johniton
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Colgate's toilet soaps and per-
Iumery s-e par excellence the
finest Oh the market. If you want
g pure article, uuadulterated by
cheap and inferior ipgredients,ask
for Colgate's. Known the world
over as the best. We can supply
you. 6. L. PENN & SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Read the advertisement in our
columns of the One Cent Store, ,62S
Broad Street, Augusta. They sell
goods az very low prices: Mr.. .Densly
B. Dorm can now be found with this
establishment as salesman and in
vites his Edgefeld friends to cali
to see him when in the city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

The yield from the second crop
of Irish potatoes is unusually large
this year. Many get better results
from the second planting than
from that of early spring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
NOTICE..

The undersigned will make final
settlement ON the estate iof Winfield
Scott, deceased, in the office of the
Judge of Probate, at Edgetield, S Cor
the 9th day of December, 1902, and at
the same time will make application
for final discharge as administrators
of said estate.
Z. L. SCOTT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Scarcely had the embers of Mrs
Lynch's barn ceased to smoke be-
fore Mr.. J. D. Holstein had ma
terial placed upon the ground for
a new one. The new barn and sta
bles have been erectedin an incred-
IDLY short time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

We have received the quarterly
report of the Supervisor tor pub
lication. 1t will appear next week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

The railroad has on cheap rates
to the Elks Carnival. For a very
small outlay Jne can enjoy
several days of fun and frollr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Rheumacide is a positive cure
for >rbt umatism in every form.
Foes not ihjure the digestive
organs. The best laxative and blood
purifier. Ask your druggist for 1t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

If you want a large and very
tempting pineapple-the real thing
and of course every man, woman
and child wants one, call for them
at Lynch's. They are the finest
we have ever seen in Edge6eld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Responding to the invitation of
the pastor, Rev, J L, Littlelohn,
Rev, p, P, BIalock preached the
ordination sermon at Reh 'both OIL
: Sla.iav lat. Messrs. D. |. Nor
ga,.. l. \. Wish, Bu:ler Strom
war. or,iu!ued u drac u.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
Application for Homestead.
Masters Office, /

Masters Office,
Ehgeiel}, S. G.
To Whom. it May Concern:
Mrs. Emmie C. Warren, widow
of the late S. R. Warren. has filed
her petition in this court praying
that homestead, as prescribed by
the laws Of this state, may be set
off to her, out of the property OF
the late S. R. Warren, deceased.
will pass on the same on the
22d day Of November, 1902.
w. F. ROATH,
Master Elgefeld County.
October %, 1902.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Some nUveI anu ,eiN be;.uti:Ni
sewing basket, are displayed at the
Pei n drug store The prices are
surprisingly low.
To Grow Big Crops of Grain or
Cotton use Armour's Animal Fer
tilizers. For sale by
A. E. & R. C. PADGETT.
1t is reported that Mr.. George
Pearce of Johnston will, after the
first of January, take charge of
one of the farms OIL H. Cautelou,
Esq
We publish in this issue very
interestil.. communication from
O. Sheppard Esq, addressed to
the local lodge of | O. @. F. Read
it.
Judge Dantzler will preside at
the Novem Der term Of court. Hav-
ing only recently donned the er-
mine this is his first official visit ~
Edgeheld.
Dr.. Ernest C. Smith will bring
his family to Edgeield about De-
cember 1st, occupying the cottage
If M. W. w. Adams adjoining
his new residence.
Miss Robbie Hill returned from
Virginia on Wednesday, lest. Sne
was very I'LL when she arrived in
Edge6eld put we are glad to state
that her condition. las greatly JIM
proved.
Mrs. Eva Minis Weinges, of Au-
gusta, after a pleasant visit of
several days at the home of her
uncle. Mr.. R. H. Minis, returned
to her home yesterday. Mrs
Weinges had not previously Wis
tied Edge6eld for twenty years
Little Lizzie. the seven year old
daughter of Mis- Bette Griffin,
after an illness of about three
weeks, died on Monday night. The
little one had suffered through
much affliction and death was 8
relief to her.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

It's an i'll wind that blows no.
body any good. The insurance
agents of our town have been doing
a regular land office business for
the part fortnight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
DOMESTIC SEWING
MACHINES


Are the best on the market.
When placed in competition
with other makes Of ma
chimes they are always Win
ners. The New Domestic was
awarded the gold medal, at
the Pan American Exposition.
l have. all grades of machines
from the cheapest to the high
est priced. Let me sell you.
J. Z. ROGERS,
TRENTON, S. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Rev. P. P. Blalock will preach
in the Baptist church on SUNDAY
morniEg EeXt az eleven o clccH.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Take day off from business
aud join the merry throng that
will att nd the Elks Carnival in
Augusta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

One of our dry goods merchants
says that he is kept SO busy that
be has not time to change his ad-
vertisement which appears in our
columns. This speaks we'll for the
effectiveness of the advertisement
as a business builder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Read the invitation extended TO
the Edgefeld people by The firm
of |. G. Leyy's Son & Co., of Au-
gusta, Ga. Pay them a call and
you will receive a warm reception.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

J. Rubinstein's new advertise
ment appears in this issue. He is
for the next go days offering capes,
dress goods, shoes, hats, pants and
clothing at very low prices. Read
his advertisement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

The racnlr monthly mee,il e oi
Businer az le w:Il be he}u. II
the rrt h,,u tomorrow (Thurs'
day AT 7 80 p. m.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Do not forget the meeting of the
Business League to he held tomor-
row al Z 80 p. m.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

spEcTAcLEs--aii III, Is aud
prices = GEO. F. MIMs, 0pician.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
.Edgefield Advertiser
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 13, 1902.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, l9ul.
Paint your wagons, buggies and
carriages and oil your harness. We
can supply the best paint end oil
at reasonable prices.
RAMSEY & JONES
Are you in need of glasses to
strengthen your eyes and to restore
your impaired eyesight to a nor
NAL condition? If so try pair OF
the famous Hawkes. glasses. Full
supply of all strengths and prices
always on hand.
G L. PENN & Son.
BOARDERS.-Baard for gen.
tlemen can be secured at the All
ney place at very reasonable rates.
Apply to Mrs. A.F. PERKINS.
Our stock of harness, saddles,
brides, buggy robes aud whips is
complete. These goods are marked
at prices that will r,ove them.
RAMSEY e. JONES.
Crayon Portraits enlarged from
small pictures of any kind. Salts
faction guaranteed.
r. II. MINIS.
Our store for years has been the
acknowledged headquarters for all
of the nice things IN season. We
have justreceived fresh shipments
of Raisins, Currants, Dates aud
Figs. We have none but new crop.
Try them G. l.. PENN & Son.
We have just received fresh
supply of delightful table jellies
and gelatines. Also bear in mind
that we keep none but the, best
flavoring extracts. Try them once
you will always use them.
G. L. PENN Il Son.
Call upon US wh"n in need of
trunks, valises, satchels or dress
suit cases. Wo carry a large as
sortment Of these goods with pri-
ces right.
Ramsey d JONES.
Along with our large and varied
assortment of china and glassware
we carry a beautiful line OF cherry
and oak china closets. Call and
ask 70 see them.
sRAMsEY & JONES.
Two gentleman can find good
boarding places at low rates ny
applying at the Abney place, in
Buncombe. Mrs. A. F. PERKINS.
We are headquarters for painte,
oils, putty, glass, ETC., and prices
are right. w. E. LYNCH & Co.
A word to the hunters, we have
large stock of guns, loaded shells
(b.th black end smokeless pow
der) ,leggiugs aud every thing that
q hunter needs. Drop i'll and let
sns show you.
- RAMSEY & JONES.
We carry q full line of tooth
brushes, hair brushes, nail brush
es, dressing combs, fine combs, etc.
w. e. LYNCH Co.
sS,-..Trye ysehh One Night Liver
Regulator. Every box guaranteed.
w. E. LYNCH & 60.
Our stock of wagons, bugsies,
bedroom sets, tables, rocking
chairs, desks, brass and enameled
iron beds, mattings, rugs, ETC., was
never before more complete.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Just received another car load
of Rock Hill buggies which we are
selling cheaper than ever before
and on very easy terms to good
parties.
RAMSEY & JONES.
We have the only First-C.ass
Barber Shop in Edgefeld. Skilled
ard courteous BARRIERS always OH
band to.serve you. Fresh towels
for every customer. Razors, scls-
sors and clippers in first-class con-
dition. Come to US for your shaV-
ing, shampooing aid hair cutting.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
.PARLOR BARBER SHOP,
Over Jones & Sons Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

10 cure Il Cold in One Day
take Laxative ErGmo Quinine Tablets
rll .., "2iSl: rrinad the money 1t II
f,islo ere. E. ". Groves signature
is ON each box.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bremo- -Quinine Tablets cure
Q cole in one day. No cure, No pay
Price % cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Mr.. Robert Fl. Quarles, ofReho-
both. nas bpen elected a member OF
the county board of control vice
Mr. E.. c. Wlnu who has resigned.
Mr.. Quarles is good man and
will perform the duties of the Office
faithfully.
Hon. Patrick J. Sullivan, of Au-
gusta, State senator from Rich,
mond county, died at the hospital
in Atlanta on Sunday morning
last. He was leading member OF
The Augusta bar, and not only the
city but the entire state mournS
his loss.
The most careful tests are neces-
sary to determine just what your
ewes need. Each eye needs sepa-
rate scientific examinations. Ii
you'll drop in will examine your
ewes and if necessary will have a
lens made for each eye.
GEO. T. MINIS, i.
Graduate Optician.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
PU1 7 It DOWN
Q. g. NJ AY'S.

and can prove very word say by comparison.
Read and leamwEatI Ian do for you :
Prints Percale, Outings Canton, beachd, unbeached and
Jeans l2 Gc 1896 2o per yard Yeu should
see the 80 inch percaes at &c. and 36nch 10 showing
beautiful line of Waist Goods from Oc yard that we'll
worth Every thing in sges Ladies Cloth and all the
latest skirt goods found here Storm Soc worth 65cs
and skirts from 5cls yard greater variety than will
b found elsewhere You afford to miss seeing these.
LADIES' Misses and Chden coaks and suit everybody.
UNDERWEAR nosey andkerchefs gloves euspenders shirts and
may ether things in this line at very low prices Blankets from 80
five dollars. Comforts dollar dollars half
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12
RAMSEY & JONES.

We have the only First-Ciass
Barber Shop in Edgefeld. Skilled
ard courteous BARRIERS always OH
band to'serve you. Fresh towels
for every customer. Razors, scis-
sors and clippers in first-class con-
dition. Come to US for your shaw
ing, shampooing aid hair cutting.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
.PARLOR BARBER SHOP,
Over Jones & Sons Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

In your book that if you want to
buy Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing, Hats
and Gents Furnishing Goods, you can
find no better place anywhere than at =
Now this is not idle talk but hard facts,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Just received another car load
of Rock Hill buggies which we are
selling cheaper than ever before
and on vrry easy terms to good
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

A little four-year-old Edgefeld
tot exclaimed few days ago: "Ma-
ma, my back just scratches, come
and itch it,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Our stock of wagons, buggies,
bedroom sets, tables, rocking
chairs, desks, brass and enameled
iron beds, mattings, rugs, ETC., was
never before more complete.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Mr.. w. H. Turner ia erecting a
beautiful cottage on Getec street,
almost opposite his residence. Be-
ing located near our public square
this cottage will always rent W y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Some move. und .eiy beautiful
sewing basket, are displayed at the
Pei drug store The prices are
surprisingly low.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Are you in need of glasses to
strengthen your eyes and to restore
your impaired eyesight to a nor
NAL condition? If so try pair OF
the famous Hawkes. glasses. Full
supply of all strengths and prices
always OH hand.
G L. PENN & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

The dispensary sales for five days
of last week-being closed one day
of account of lhe election-amoun-
ted to $4,000 The profits to he
div ded equally between the TOW
an; court, We're $1g3.&J
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Rev. L. B. White filled his re-
gular appointment at Stevens
Greek OH Sunday last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-11-12

Miss Sudie Davis spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends at
Ridge Spring.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-05

THE Beeville Bee takes up the
old subject of a raise in the govern
Or's salary, and publishes some con-
vincing arguments in favor of bet
ter pay for the chief executive of
the great state of Texas. The
Constitution allows the governor
"an annual salary of four thousand
dollars, and no more" AS the Bee
aptly points out, the sum might
have been sufficient twenty-five or
thirty years ago for the chief ex-
ecutive of the state to support him.
self and to keep the gubernatorial
mansion in a style BETTING the
stage of advancement of those DAYS.
but now that the state has grown
so in wealth and Importance, it ap
pears a small sum, totally mad
'equate to the necessary expenditures
of modem style of living. Texas
as a great and proud state, and
should pay her chief executive of
6cer a salary as high as that paid
by any other state in the Union,
quite number of which pay high
aer salaries to their governor than
Texas pays. There are, in fact,
ten states which pay $1,000 or &c.
600 annually to their governor, two
sthat pay $4,000 and three that pay
$4,000. Texas ranks fifth in
wealth in the Union, and she
should pay her governor at least
5000 yearly.