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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

The ADVERTISER job Office ie
now Letter equipped than ever for
doing all kinds of printing. With
new press rollers, new inks, all ad-
ditional supply of type and a large
shipment of job material just re-
c ,ived we are in a position to give
better satisfaction than ever be-
fore. Send in your orders for bill
heads, letter b. ads, note heads.
envelopes. posters, circulars and
printing of any nature whatsoever
and we will do it with reatness and
dispatch at reasonable prices. Let
the money you pay for your print
ing be kept and spent at home by
having the work done right here
in Edgefeld. Why not
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
SAVED AT GRAVES BRINK

81 know 1 would long ago have
be On in my grave" writes Mrs, S.
H. Newsom, of Decatur, Ala, "lf
it had not been for Electric Bit
ters. For three years l suffered un-
told agony from the worst forms
of indigestion. waterbrasb, stom.
ach and bowel dyspepsia. But this
excellent medicine did me world
Of coed. Since using it / can eat
heartily and have gained 80 lhs." "
For indigestion, loss, of appetite,
stomach, liver and kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are a positive,
guaranteed cure Only Soc at G l..
Penn & Sons drug store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Misses Lottie Wheless and Sue
Low, of Augusta, spent the holi-
days with Miss Kate Tompkins.
A MILLION VOICES

Could hardly express the thanks
of Homer Hall, of West Point, la.
Listen why: "A severe cold had
settled on lis lungs, causing q
most obstinate cough. Several ply
sicians said he had consumption,
but could not help him. When all
thought he was doomed be began
to use DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption and writes-"it
completely cured me and saved my
life. I now weigh 227 lbs" 1t'e
positively guaranteed for coughs,
colds and lung troubles. Price SOC
and 800. Trial bottles free at G.
L. Penn & Sons drug store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Johnston's New Paper I.

The first issue of the Johnston
News was duly recsived by US but
in the rush aud confusion incident
to the reason we inadvertently y
omitted making s-5 notice of II
last week. True to it's name it is
d neosy 6 column 8 page paper.
We congratulate MessrS Carson
and Toney upon it's splendid ap-
pearance and welcome them into
the craft without forcing them to
ride the "goat".
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Fo1Ls A DEADLY ATTACK.

"My wife was so i'll that good
were unable to help
t,r," writes NJ. M. Austin,of Win
/ Lester, Ind, "but was completely
cured by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They work wonders in
stomach and liver trou ubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. 25c
at &. L. Penn & Sons drug store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
CITATION.
State of South Carolina,
County of Edgefeld.
In the Probate Court.

Ex Pa1te
Mrs. ]. J. Dye, James NJ. Dye, W.
#. Richards, J. F. Richarda,
Florrie Waddell, Jas. L. Reid,
Petitioners.
In Re
The Estate of Miss A. T. Rich
ards, decreased.
To Julien Reid, Carrie Richards,
Thomas Richards and Ruth
Richards:
Whereas, the above named Petit
TONERS have fled their petition in
this court praying that the shares
to which you were supposed be
entitled to aa distributes of the
estate of said deceased may be dis
tributed among the petitioners
herein in accordance'to law. Now,
therefore, you, and each of you, are
hereby notified that in case you
fail to appear in this Court and
claim your said shares in eaid es-
tale on or before the fret Monday
IN April, 1903, being the 9Th day
of said month, at 10 o'clock, 8. M,
the shares herein referred to will
be distributed as prayed for in
said Petition.
J. D. ALLEN,
Judge Probate Edge6eld Co.
Edgefeld CHI, sc, Dec &c, 1902.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
A Surprise Marriage.

On Christmas morning two
young hearts and lives were united
in the holy bonds of wedlock at the
home of Mr.. D. r. Strother, OF
Johnston. The charming bride
was Miss Connie Huff who made
many friends during her stay III
Edgefeld with her cousin, Mrs.
Lizzie H. Folk. The groom was
Mr.. Shelton Perry, a very success
fuI5young Business man CT Bates
burg, who also has many friends in
our town. They will make Bates
burg their future home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
90 oMEsrIe 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 cheapeo' to the high
est priced. Let me sell you.
]. E. ROGERS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

The friends of T. w. Carwile, Jr.,
will be glad to know that he has
had the good fortune to secure q
position in the general office of
Swift & Company at Chicago,
Ill.,, the large packers and ferti-
lizer manufacturers. This is one
of the largest concerns of the kind
in the world consequently il offers
a wide field for promotion to the
young man who enters it's employ
ment and applies himself,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Postofice at Eige6eld, S. c., week
ending Dec. 29, 1902:
Miss Mamie Collins, Mrs H. M
Miller, Mrs. Virginia Thurmond,
Mr.. George Warm.
When asking for letters on this list
say advertised"
w. II. BRUNsoN, P. M.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
THE PRIDE OF HEROES

Many soldiers in the last wal
wrote to say that for scratches
bruises, cuts, wounds, corns, sore
feet and stiff joints Bucklen's Ar
lica Salve ia the best in the world
Same for burns, scalds. boils, ul-
GERS, skin eruptions and piles. 1t
cures or no pay. Only 25c. Guar
anteed by G. L. Penn & Son, drug
gis:s.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

We carry a full line of tooth
brushes, hair brushes, nail hush
or, dressing combs, fine combs, etc.
w. E. LYNCH & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

We are headquarters for painta,
oils, putty, glass, ETC., and prices
are right. w. E. LYNCH & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

SpEcTAcLEs-all kinds and
prices GEO. F. MINIS, Optician.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

Miss Sallie Mae Nicholson enter
tanned number of her friends at
Ceder Grove on Monday evening
last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31


Thousands of people have been
cured of rheumatism by taking
Rheumacids. Have you tried it 2
Positively does not injure,b ben-
efts the organs of digestion. at
Druggists.
Try our buckwheat, oatmeal ,evap-
ora ted Peaches and Apples, Mince-
mea t, Prunes, Syrup, Cream Cheese,
i'm p orted Macaroni, etc. We have
many other things that are tAo
mum erous to mention. Send us
your orders.
G. l.. PENN & Son.
We have just received a 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 & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

A. c. Morgan f'ls::.@"
TO THE DEFE
Morgan:
You arc hereby
required to answt
in this action, wh
Office of Clerk of "a ;1~t
mon Pleas, for th -
to serve copy O
the said complai'
ers, at their OF
C.,-within twoA,y .-y. -..~. --U
service hereof; exclusive OF the
day of such service; and If you
fail to answer the complaint with.
in the time aforesaid ;the plaintiffs
in this sction will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in
the complaint. SHEPPARD BROS,
Plffs. Attys.
Edgefeld, Sc, Dec. 6, A, D. 1902.
w. B. Cogburn, (Seal.
elk. C. C. P. & G. S.
To A. C. Morgan-non-realdent
Defendant:
You will now take notice that
the complaint in the above stated
action-together with the sum
mons-are now on file in the office
of the Clerk of Court of Common
Pleas, in and for the County of
Edgefeld, and State aforesaid.
SHEPPARD BRo3.,
Plaintiffs Atty's.
Dec. 9Th, 1902. II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

We have the only First-Class
Barber Shop in Edge6eld. Skilled
and courteous BARRIERS always on
hand 10 serve you. Fresh towels
for every customer. Razors, scis'
sors and clippers in frst-class con-
dition. Come to us for your shaw
ing, ahsmpooiDg aud hair cutting
Satisfaction guaranteed.
PARLoR BARBER SHOP,
Over Jones & Sons Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

Miss Grace Tomrkins, in clos
ing her school at he mill crapel
for the holidays, onTuesday of las!
week, bad Che children carry out a
programe Ylich I'd teeD previous
ly arranged. consisting of song and
r ci;atiol.s. Each one performed
their part IL q manner hat would
raflect credit upon children many
years their senior, also rrfl citing
much credit upou their efficient,
thorough and painstakiug teacher
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

Ths Christmas dance gwen by
the cotillion club in the opera
house on Thursday night last was
pronounced great success by all
who attended. More than half &
hundred couples took part in the
dance and german. Many young
people who never previously visited
Edgefeld were in attendance
Sufficient funds were realized from
this occasion to give free dance
in tie opera house on Monday CT
this week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

Trenton was r. presented at the
Christmas german by Misses Iona
Tillman, Addie Hughes, Matte
Swoaripgen and Messrs B. r. Tilt
man, Jr., Henry lillman, Gordon
Hughes and Ben Miller.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

Seattle, July 15.-Pinkerton de-
tectives have joined in the eelebrat-
ed Tracy man-hunt, and the dime
novel complexion of the chase grows
more yellow. It is not so much to
capture Tracy himself that the
Pink ertona will center their famous
detective ability, but they are now
engaged in an endeavor to ascertain
who were the individuals who passz
ed The rifles into the Salem peniten-
tiary, and also who are Tracy's &C.
completes at this present time. =
9 A short time. ago the Pinkerton
agents at Portland began opera
tions, assisted by special detective
from the Chicago branch. Several
days were spent in the matter by
the detectives, and much valuable
information was obtained. The de-
tails in their entirety could not be
learned from any of the Pinkerton
men, but the Chicago sleuth was not
averse to making few statements.
cit is known" said he, "that ne
gotiations were in progress between
Tracy and Merrill and two men in
Portland for at least three months
before the tragic outbreak at Sa-
lem. One of the men who SNUG
gled the rifles and ammunition in-
to the prison is known, but the
manner in which he did the job
has not as yet been fully learned" :"
It has also been learned that two
men have been in communication
with Tracy within the last few days,
but their names are not known.
The Chicago detective firmly be-
lieves Tracy killed Merrill. He
says if Merrill is alive, he is sure he
has not been seen since June 26.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

II am using a box of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and find them the best thing for
my stomach I ever u, ed," says T.
w. Robinson, Justice of the Peace,
Loomis, Mich. These Tablets not
only correct disorders of the stom-
ach but regulate the Liver and bow
els. They are easy to take and
pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by Graham &
Wells.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19
BODY FOUND
IME STORY OF TRACY TURNS
OUT TO BE TRUE.
Body Was Found by Mrs. Mary
Wagner and Her 12-Year-Old
Son While Blackberrying
Other. News.

Chehalis, July 15.-Mrs. Mary
Wagner and her 12-year- son
have found the body of David Mer
rill, who with Harry Tracy escap-
ed last month from the Oregon pen
itentiary, behind a log on an unfre-
quented road four miles southeast
Of this place. The CHASTITY discov-
cry was made shortly before dark
last evening, while Mrs. Wagner
and her son we're searching for
blackberries. The body was slight
ly decomposed, but easily recognize
able as that of Merrill There was
a bullet hole in the back and anoth-
er in the left wrist. The body was
dressed in dark-blue trousers, a
dark coat, a black hat, and heavy
shoes. 1t had been dumped over
the log bead first, and lay with the
face concealed. Mrs. Wagoner's
son came here this morning and no
titled the coroner Of the find, and
the body is now being brought in.
A settler named Verba, who lives a
few hundred yards south of the
place where the body was found,
has identified it as that of one of
two men who went past his place
at $50 a. m., June 28, the day
Tracy said he killed Merrill. Both
men, Verba says, were heavily arm
ed, and he thought at that time that
they were Tracy and Merrill.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

Portland Oregonian: An inform
alton against A. L. Belding, charg-
ing him with murder in the first de-
gree, in having shot and killed Mrs.
Deborah A. McCroskey, his moth
er-in-law, was fined in the state
circuit court yesterday by District
Attorney Chamberlain. It sets forth
that the killing was done with pre-
meditated malice.
1t is not necessary to file inform
atiions against Bedding charging
him with killing his wife and
Wood ward, as he can only be hang
ed once, and one conviction is suf-
fcient for all purposes.
Since Belding has been confined
in the city prison, his friends have
been very attentive to him, and
have sent bim sumptuous meals,
consisting of steaks, oysters, toast,
coffee, cherries, bananas, fried po-
tatoes, chicken, etc. Cigars, ciga-
rettes and bunches Of roses have al
so been included among the gifts,
Belding was taken to the county
Jail yesterday morning by Detec-
tives Kerrigan and Snow. The pa
trol wagon is in the repair shop,
consequently he had to walk to the
county Jail with the officers. In
his new quarters Bidding will have
to eonteut himself with the Jail fare
as it is not customary to allow
meals to be brought in from the
outside. His friends will be per.
mitted to give him cigars or tobac-
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given to all persons concern
ed that the undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed administrator with the will annexed
Of the estateof Elda J,> Elliott. deceased, by
the county court of Benton county state of Ore
gon. All persons having claims against saides.
state OF Eldai J.. Elliott deceased, hereby
required to present the same with the proper
vouchers duly verified as by law required WITH
in six months from the date hereof to the un-
dersigne1t ut his residence in Lebanon, Linn
county, oregon, Or at the office ofE E Wilson, in
Corvallis, Benton County Oregon;
Dated: this June 21st 1902
Ernest Elliott
Administrator with the will annexed of the
estate of Elda Elliott deceased.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

q A. - TIT o R 4 "a.
Bears the y The Kind You Have Always Buugh
e'sea'''' + M@Hzzzez@x
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

Tacoma, July ia Chehais
special to the Evening News says:
Superintendent Westendorf, Of the
state reform school, and Dan w:
Bush have returned here, and con-
firm the story of the finding Of the
body of the escaped convict, Dave
Merrill, who was killed by his pal,
Harry Tracy. The body is un-
doubtedly that Of Merrill, and he
was killed at 6 O'Clock, Saturday
morning, June 2S. The body was
found by Mrs. Mary Wagner and
her f2-year.oId son, of Napavine,
yesterday afternoon, who will claim
the reward of 1920. While pick
ing berries, they discovered corpse
thrown over log and jammed be-
tween two tree stumps, a few feet
off from the main road. A bullet
hole is plainly seen in the back,
and also one in the wrist. Another
is believed to be in the neck. Three
80 80 Winchesters were found, one
behind a cedar tree at the roadside,
and two about 10 feet from the
corpse. The indications are that
Tracy fired the first shot from be.
hind tree, and then completed the
assassination of his dying pal and
brother.in-law. Tracy first told the
story that he had killed Merrill the
day that he rode in a captured
launch to Seattle, July 2.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19
Don't Fail to Try This.

Whenever an honest trial is Civ
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les it is recommended for, a perma-
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stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invig-
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blood. It's a wonderful tonic for
rundown systems. Electric Bitters
positively cures Kidney and Liver
troubles; Stomach Disorders, Merry
BUSINESS, ,Sleeplessness, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, and expels Malaria. Sat-
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Wortham. Only SO cents.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19
Need More Help.

Often the over-taxed organs of
digestion cry out for help by Dys-
pepsia's pains, Nausea, Dizziness,
Headaches, liver complaints, bowel
disorders. Such troubles call for
prompt use of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They are gentle, thorough
and guaranteed to cure. 25c at
Graham & Wortham's drug store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

Davenport, Ia, July 10.-Chris-
topher Leonidas, and his son, long
haired medicine men, wearing sharp
shooters medals and heavily arm
ed, boarded the Diamond 10 steam
er Dubuque at Rock Island. ILL.,,
today attempted to take possession
of the craft.
Mate Dan Green shot and killed
both men when the boat was in
front of Davenport, and their bod
les were taken off here. The Core
ner's jury exonerated Green.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19
CORVALLIS, OREGON, 1902.

Many rumors concerning Merrill
have been run down, and in each
and every case they have proved
false. According to the detective
quoted above, Merrill, if he is alive,
has severed all connection with his
old pal, Tracy. Ia this connection
he said:
"Why should Merrill, who prob
ably never killed any one, join Ira
cy, when he had plenty of time in
which to escape, having nothing but
a 10-years' sentence to serve.
As to why Tracy fingered around
Seattle so long, the detives say there
is no doubt that Tracy fully intend
ed to assemble four notorious crooks
and turn en-, big trick, such as
robbing tsg Or big gambling
house. Tlec, wrote three letters to
parsons in Seattle. Two of those
were intercepted by officers of the
law, but the most important one
has not yet been found. In one of
the letters, which was posted at
Chehalis, Tracy as much as stated
his intention to turn a trick such
as these men toned above.
It is said to be fact that the de-
tectives have learned that Tracy
left Meadow Point for Port Madison
in a skiff, with his two pals, and
taat the name of one of the men is
known, but the other is not. It is
thought Tracy arranged to meet
his Pals at Renton, while they were
rowing to Port. Madison, and it is
certain that four men met Tracy
near Renton after he left the Ger
rells home. The plans of the gang
fell through. and the following let
ter, written to a crook in Portland,
throws some light on the fact:
Hank on the kill; everything off
Hike" -. ..,'...
The letter was addressed to A. B.
Cox, General Delivery
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-07-19

Seattle, Wash. July 15.-Thers
was absolutely nothing done by the
posses searching for Tracy today.
Sheriff Cudihee's orders for all dep
uties in the outlying districts to re-
port to his office in Seattleare being
slowly obeyed. Cudihee himself re-
mains at Ravensdale with a small
posse.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-08-13
WATER RIGHTS INvIOLATE.
Springs md wells In Palestine Ar,
Under the Protection of
severe Laws

NS IN New Mexico and Arizona.
water Is the most precious thing i'm
faIeStlne, and the laws which protect
springs and wells are very severe.
Most of the wells arc artificial Rich
men at very great expense have CHS
clrd basins and reservoirs out Of the
rocks 10 rcceivcth flow from springs
and an many places where no springs
c'uId be found they have drilled
through the limestone % hundred
rect and sometimes twice that dis
t"nce. TO the artcsian basin. None
p'i very rich sheik- can afford such
an expenditure, nevertheless, they
nave NOT only been the greatest ben
eI''i"rs OF their fellow men. but
those who have sunk wells and built
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-08-13
THE STOLEN PARROT.
Julia stole March on Julius and
suggested Pineapple Ice Cream
the Penalty

Women are generally supposed to
be the eXcitable portion of the hu.
man race; but now and then the
tendency is strangely manifested by
some hitherto equable and dignified
man, says the Detroit Free Press
My wife has pet parrot" re.
marked lawyer, and as our only
son is grown, she lavishes great
deal of time and attention on that
blrd. 1t is very clever bird. must
confess; many of its antics and re-
marks are really too human to be
JeSted about. The other day | went
nome little earlier than usual. The
house wa all quiet; my wife was
evidently ny. Not hearing Polly's
everlasting chatter, | went out on
the side porch TO see if she was
asleep. There sat the bottom of her
big cage, but no cage and no Polly
My instant decision was, of course.
that Polly had been stolen. and /
must do something about it right
away; my wife would feel terribly
If Polly was gone for good.
My sons drug store is not far
from our home, so / rushed-yes, /
rushed, admit it, for | was genu-
IneIy excited rushed around and
told my son. He became excited. too.
for he knows how his mother cher
IShes that parrot, and he said we
must see the police at once. So we
called up the police station, and in
about - minutes we had two police
men and number of neigh bors and
innocent byStanders who felt called
upon to come in, walking around in
our back yard and examining the
porch, the back gate and so on.
All at once my wife appeared on
the scene. She had been down town.
and had her arms full of bundles.
Goodness me- She exclaimed
sinking into porch chair. what is
the matter? Have you had a fire?
80 NO. | replied, as calmly as |
could. Don't get excited, Julia, but
Polly has been stolen.'
My wife dropped all her bundles in
heap and burst into sarcastic
laugh. Don't get excited. Julia she
repeated. We'll, julius, don't YOU get
excited yourself. | locked Polly ur
IN the pantry before | went out. so
YOU can please pay off your police.
men and treat me and the neighbors
TO pineapple ice cream"