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

Icc3ilnr Eeni .teoase.
In an article which cared
American Agricult ~, - Z
1902, Professor a'' :ie
NeM-Ynrk
OF fruit,
Flemish
received ., 'a'.i -
daaa Co .l . ''''
mitted to 5rroressor Stewart for exam
ination, who reports that the difficulty
is thc same as that described In his
previous article Very often it is I'M.
POSSIBLE to determine the variety OF
fruit on account Of it's diseased condl'
ton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
A Lofty Steamboat Route.

The loftiest steamboat route in the
world is doubtless that just opened be-
tween Puno and Chi,aya, Peru, on
Lake Titicaca, 1852 feet high or twice
the altitude of Mt ": shington.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

small four-page daily paper the con.
slant labors of eight or nine skilled
Cinnamon are required for twelve or
thirteen hours, the entire wor',:: in ev.
cry. department being the antipodes OF
Axush and Whirl and marvellous
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

" spraying with bordeaux mixture.
However, where the fruit on the trees
cracks regularly each season, it would
nerhaps be best to graft the top with
come other variety.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

The trouble about The people who
know how everything ought to be do1
is that they can't do them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Murdered Roman Emperors.

Of ninety-three emperors who have
governed the whole or a large part of
the Roman empire siXty-two were muir
dered or died under suspicious circum
stances - -..--------------.-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

EnGland's Yellow Fever Record.
Only five outbreaks of yellow fever
in English ports are known to have O.,
curred in the last century.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

how preoccupied or deranged by suf-
fering, could possibly accidentally
take a draught of poison from such
a flask. AS will be seen by the sketch
the lock is opened by a small key,
but it automatically locks itself when
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Tircinin's Oyster Beds.

Several days ago a veteran oyster
packer of Norfolk, Va, was heard 10
- --r-+ ;f the state Of Virginia
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31


ture Of the Iombs Prison in
New York City, and the substitution
Of the new granite enclosure. The
change attracts daily attention from
the little crowds of loungers who hang
about the neighborhood of the Grim
inal Court building. The process Of
change from the old to the new is so
gradual, yet so sure, that the ancient
regime will be merged into the new
almost without anybody knowing it.
The removal of the administrative de.
partments Of the city prison into the
new commodous quarters on the Cen
tire street side has already taken place.
The change from the semi-darkness
and musty, long out-worn conditions to
spacious and modern quarters brings
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
Piscatorial Point of View.

"Iron may be goobrf6h same folks
blood" remarked <fhe woE1n, as the
angler ran the hook. through him.
"hnt-f know it will be the death of
And yet. the, fish that got the iron
few moments later was simply ear
ried away with it.-Philadelphia
Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
VOL. LXVIII.
Chinese Press
i'm America,
By Charles F. Holder.

TN roaming through the famous
Chinatown Of San Francisco, its
lanes and alleys, the stroller will
! perhaps observe over a narrow
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31

People who are governed by their
good impulses can govern themselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-12-31
The OLD TONBS PRISON
AND The NEW.

~ REAT interest eei1tres in the
/ disappearance Of the old=tlme
II wall about the original struc-
~ fura of tba r'ombS Prison iri
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
Revolution In easnlIn. Oil

Bor several days past the Gulf Refining
'ompany OF Port Arthur has had their
roupct' known as Watts Gas Engine oil,
lndergolng tests in different makes Of gas
.hglnes Yesterday a test was made at the
iouston Sheet Iron and Boiler works by
Lr. G. W. Jones. who represents the com.
any There were representatives present
Pom Howard Smith company, f. w. Helt
pann Co and the Foos Engine works,
pringneld' Ohio. The test was made with
twelve-horse power Blakeslee engine and
say u was satisfactory is putting it mild.
u MS oil Is product Of the Beaumont
~ nc goes FAR to solve the fuel problem
lnht hne IL costs 80 per cent less than
ther gasOlines and they claim more efi,
t'epcy In the machines when using IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
Personal MENTION.


Miss X. G.. Weich has returned from New
Xcrk after a months absence.
Messrs p. and Gus Solomon have re
turned from a trip to the interior.
Y colonel W. b. Slosson will leave this
<venlng for Kansas to be absent about ten
days.
al w. Philip, travelling representative OF
the Herschel Manufacturing company OF
Minneapolis is in the city.
me many friends Of Miss Lila Bass win
be1fpleased TO learn that after a severe Ill
ness from pneumonia she is convalescing.
Mss Mamie Donahue has returned from
Keg York where she has been purchasing
spring stock Of millinery for Mr., A. Hampe.
Ms c. d. Pittman and daughter, Miss
Ewing Gregory. have returned from Pales-
tine. where they have been visiting Mr..
Pstfman. They intend to lecate at Pales-
tine In the near future.
Mines Shelton. who has for the past
three or four years been at Dallas, has ec
cepted the agency In this city for the
Fidelity and Deposit company of Maryland.
He will from now on make Houston his
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
nousToN's NEW RICE MILLs.

Captain Phil Rahm, the rice mill builder
nd builder of the Thompson rice mill. Sc.
urea tbe contract for the new Houston
,cth 10 be erected in Houston. the build
iFs pre- now under way and Captain Rahm
Z ~ the factory In Moline testing three
Ew and improved machines, the latest
tns IN rice machinery. and Informs The
PSI all are beyond his expectRtIon IN
arcess His new grader is . wonder. as
lfii as new huller. Captain RahIn vi /
stufn about the 10th TO Houston 10 be fol
lid mills. iof
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
ADM MUSIC CO. REGENT SALES.

!, HIININ NUoIC co. RECENT SALES.
] hfTent sales OF the WIN A. watkin
tnSie 90, Include Steuway 10 Mr.. I. D.
lR'Tpth' Yoakum; n steiuway and Pianoii
$ndEe j. c. Burns, Goliad. and Sing rs
All y J. Wilson, La Grange, and " 5
Ethridge. Golind Obtain pric. >
ON VIII A: Watkln Music Co., Dallas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02

Htes L. Allison ana Miss NJ. Hubbard
Ikt6 returned from New York to resume
tsfFe Of K g. WeIch's trimming depart
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
will glorious feast for your eyes for spend little while
Specing
Superb Showing Of Wash Fabrics.

will you such charming variety No other store offers
such Incompatible list things that will interest
Light weights lovely designs and 15o
charming coorngs, worth all of goo, yard.
all pure material for navy OOo
light black, white and very smart styles in this fabric O0C
Grenadines. of the seasons Favote fabrics linen grounds with
figures and Persian designs and coong also lovely 66o
and black and white and white and black ""
Grenadines White grounds with coored embroidered 0Qo
swell for waists
Imported 0fsf fo , W true Persian figures and eons 49c
sqsb gs5ists y v6 9 ";Sst ooa mos. desirable eo 9
Chambray. Plain oo with embroidered dots and o.
.
s Nsw x sgt M sa6ns, in large assortment Of beautiful patterns 25c
Silk Chambray dainty material for smart waists light TX
quality worth yard - L
Grenadine Stripe Wash Silk charming material light blue OQo
white and pink
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
Black and Colored Petticoats.
chi fuIl and well made.

Cut full and well made.
Wash Madras Black and white stripe 2ineh accordion peated
rutfle good $50 value for
Good Quality Black Sateen with narrow white Stripe, wide
founce with accordion peated mfe good i75 value for.
Black Nearsik, with 8nch accordion peated silk rue edged
With narrow full ufe good $50 value
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
AZ l8.OO.

Black Taffeta silk Skirt, graduated
circular nounce, covered vita four-inch
full ruiileS, upper part OF skirt TRIM
med with three bands of More, edged
with tube trimming. A very dressy
skirt worth fully 1000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
SOMETHING ELEGANT

: Thai bright locking, handsome and sweet
.nfa S9lonial style Fischer piano al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
Exquisite Fotilards,

The seasons favorte for very gowns
At yard go patterns which choose every
aud lovely combinations The qualities
ing good values at 75c yard
At S5c yard Peau Foud very CHOICE designs and
The qualities others asking yard for and claiming great
bargain.
At csc yard, quality Satin Fouads charming variety
artistic patterns all the choice oogs of the The quality
as others sell at LIS and i.35 ynd.
AT 5 yard finest of the finest the danest designs
artistic color combinations patterns that be duplicated
Other stores would charge IFS for this quality
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
New Light Weight Black WooIens.

4s-inc Canvas Cloth that particularly good this mr.
We offer for tomorrow quality worth all OF t25 yard at fOO
5o-inch Extra Heavy Cloth quality that would 5(
cheap elsewhere at us yard at f'VO
45inC Etamne, that has few equals making up the TX
present style of skirts, quality worth all of 90c yard ~
5oinch HOmespun excellent for walking skirts o.
and suits quality worth all OF $50 yard, *
inch Chevot most vcab that cannot be exceed M
for durability quality worth 25 yard, |'OC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
Mail Orders

} Receive careful and prompt
! attention and be st values
! sent. Samples of new spring
fabrics sent by mail upon
! request. :.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
The New aiIored Suits.

We can't tell you about all Of them only We would like
have you come in and see them all
tam light weight Venetian Cloth Suit
stitched ta bands stitched taea high pointed collar sk graduated
circular ounce headed with stitched tae band natty III S1
little suit and worth fully ITsVO
Black Cloth Suits Russian Blouse trimmed with stitched
aea silk braid and buttons Skin graduated circular 7Q E0
trimmed Very swell worth fully o0O
Suits Blouse with fancy white vest Trim
med stitching and oxdzd buttons skirt gored flare bottom habit
with stitched bands silk drop skirt with accordion
peaed very suit that made in the o. 50
best OF this seasons styles. z S'se
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
At $50.

Black Taffeta Silk Skirt, seven
gored, flare bottom, trimmed with two
scolloped corded bands, edged top and
bottom with jube trimming, value
TOO,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
At $50.

Nine gored, Hare bottom, Gray
Cheviot Walking Skirt, scolloped
corded band, forming graduated
founce effect, SIX stitched bands put
on seams up 10 top OF dounce. This
skirt would BE- good value at ZOO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
At 795.

Tan and gray homespun, seven
gored, graduated circular flounce, fancy
stitched yoke. All the style and good
qualities Of a 1000 skirt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
IN l2.5O.

Extra quality Black Chesiot unlined
Skirt, graduated circular flounee; a very
handsome plain skirt, worth fully
1000. Sizes as large as 3o,inch waist
and 47-inch length.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
At 6.95.

Black Taffeta Silk Skirts, five gored,
corded graduated circular flounce,
headed with silk ruching. Really
worth 800
AT 1900.
Black MORE Silk Skirt, graduated
circular flounce, trimmed with bands
of stitched Peau de Sole. MORE is
exceedingly good this season. This
skirt is worth fully 100,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-02
The New Cloth Skirts.

Every day we receive something in cloth skirts and you
of finding here skirt that will you price, style and material
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Santa Fe
A TEN PAGE DAILY
The Topeka State Journals New
Fast Printing Machine.

The Topeka state Journal has lust in
stalled a new double deck Goss perfect
ing printing press, declared the hand
soonest, fastest and most msdern printing
machine in Kansas. its capacity is 25,-
600 complete ten page papers in an hour
about six copies second, or half that
many sixteen or twenty page papers,
printed and folded.
The paper is now the largest daily in
the state. ten pages, with sixteen on
Saturday, giving its readers more news
than any other Kansas daily.
Its service includes the full leased wire
report of the Associated Press, large
amount of state, railroad, political, spor
ing and general news: splendid tele-
graphic market report; entertaining
selections of short stories, humorous ar
ticles and many special features of inter.
est to women.
Following the election soon comes the
legislature which will be fully reported.
If you wish the news carefully and i'm
partially told and interesting reading
send for the Topeka Daily State Journal
delivered by mail for thirtycents months
ninety cents for three months, 81 80 for
six months.
Address:
Topeka State Journal.
Topeka, Kansas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Byall-Sbaeter.

Mr.. F. R. Byall and Miss Luz
lu Shaefer, Of Central City, were
united IN marriage at the Pres.
byterian Manse in this city on
the afternoon of December 10,
Rev. H. G. Mathis officiating.
Mrs. Byall is one of the popu-
lar young women of Central
City. She is the daughter OF
Mr.. Frank Shaefer.
Mr.. Byall is of one of the for
me- families of the county and a
worthy young man.
They left on the 3:os train
for a visit with Mr.. Byall's par
ents in the western part of the
state. After a few days they
will return and make their home
with Mr., Shafer.
All the many friends Of the
bride and groom join in wishing
them a long and joyous married
life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
A. O. u. w. Elects Officers.

The following officers ware elect
ed for the ensuing term at the regu-
lar meeting OF the A. o. U. w. lodge
Friday evening: M. W., l.. S. Wad-
ley; Foreman, AID Kline; Overseer,
Gail Newman; Recorder, J. B. Cox;
Financier, J. o. Osborne; Receiver,
J. w. Garrison; Guide, w. H. Weld
enbaker; Inside Waterman, w. A.
Mahan; Outside Waterman, J.. d.
Pllkington; Med. Ex., j. A. Mill
gan; Representative, J. U. Marshall;
Alternate, w. A. Mahan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
How to Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to mothers of
small children to learn that Group can be
prevented. The first sign of Group is
hoarseness. A day or two before the at
tack the child becomts hoarse. This is
soon followed by peculiar rough cough
Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy free
ly as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after. the rough cough appears
and it will dispel all symptoms of Group
In this way all danner and anxiety may
be avoided. This remedy is used by
many thousand mothers and has never
been known to fail. 1t is, in fact, the
only remedy that can be depended upon
and that is pleasant and safe to take
For sale by T;bbetts & Co.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Married..

AT the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Mitchell, near
Silica, Nov. 20, 1902, Miss Bertha
Mitchell and Mr.. Delta Rice, of Gar
metz. Elder S. w. Elan officiating.
After the ceremony and congratula-
tons all repaired 10 the dining
room where a bountiiul supper was
rved.-Chase Breeze. Delta Rice
is the oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Rico of this city, and young
man highly esteemed by all who
knew him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
First published Nov. sS, 1907
SheriffS Sale.
STATE OF KANSASl

STATE OF KANSAS, (ss
ANDERSON COUNTY. % :
Susan Hogan, Francis O'Neil,
Sarah O'Neil, Alice N. O'Neil,
and Susan Hogan, Admins
tratrix, Plaintiffs,
VS..
John ]. O'Neil. Defendant.
Byvirtue OF an execution to me direct
ed and delivered, issued out of the
Fourth judicial district court of the
state of Kansas, sitting in and for
Franklin county. in said state, / will, on
Monday, the 9Th day of January, A. D.
1908, at two o'clock p. m. of said day,
at the court house door in the city Of
Garnett in the county and state afore-
said, offer at public sale and sell to the
highest biduer, for cash in hand, all the
right, title and interest Of the above
named defendant in and to the follow
ng-described real property, to-wit:
The undivided one fourth (A) interest
in the northeast quarter (A) dissection
thirty.two 1927, township nineteen (19).
range eighteen QS), Anderson county.
Kansas, subject to a mortgage lien of
$3.50. 90 on said tract OF land. That 10,
the said tract OF land is subject to a
mortgage OF $3.50. 90, and the interest Of
John J. O'Neil in said premises is subjeof
to a pro rata part of said mortgage.
Said property to De sold as the prop
erty of the above.named defendant
Pohn ] O'Neil.
d. M. MOORE, Sheriff.
Sheriffs office, Garrett, Kas,, Nov. 2,
1902. Bowman & WHITTINgTON,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
First published Nov. %. 1927
Sheriff'S Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS, l..
ANDERSON COUNTY, %
Yens Peterson, Plaintiff

STATE OF KANSAS 60
ANDERSON COUNTY, %
Yens Peterson, Plaintiff
VS..
John O'Neil, Defendant.
By virtue of an execution to me direct
ed and delivered, issoued out of the
Fourth judicial district court Of the
state of Kansas, sitting in and for An
derson county, in said state, will, on
Monday. the 9Th day of January. A. D.
1908, at one o'clock o. m. Of said day.
at the court house door in the city of
Gar nett, in the county and state afore-
said. offer at public sale and sell to the
highest bidder. for cash in hand, all the
right, title and interest of the above.
named defendant in and to the follow
ing-described real property, to-wit:
The undivided one-fourth (N) interest
in northeast quarter Of section thirty
two 1927, township nineteen (19). range
eighteen anderson county, Kansas, sub
ject to a mortgage lien of $45O.O0 on
said tract OF land. That Is, said tract
of land is subject to mortgage OF
$3.50 90, and the interest of John ].
O'Neil in said premises is subject to
pro rata part of said mortgage.
Said property to be sold as the prop.
erty of the above-named defendant,
John J. O'Neil.
D. NJ. MOORE, Sheriff. i
Sherif's Office. Garrett, Kas., Nov. Fl.
1892. BOWMAN 4 WHIrTfNGroN,
ATTORNEYS for Plaintiff.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Mont Ida JOttings.

Corn-husking is the order of the day,
and hundreds of bushels of the golden
treasure are daily received al the station.
That there is some hay around Mont
Ida is attested by the fact that many
cars are being shipped; also, the large
quantities of hay put in temporary stor.
age, awaiting shipment.
Our congenial, accommodating and
much-esteemed land lerd, the former own.
err and propsietor of the Hotel de Kalb,
is no longer with us, Jake having gone
to greener fields. His place is taken by
Thomas Hitchcock, prosperous and
we'll TODD young farmer of the vicinity,
who has re.furnished the building
throughout, and is now ready to attend
to the wants of the weary and way far
ing traveler-'if he has the price"
Vim. Gorrison's sale came of, Friday,
with a fair-sized crowd in attendance.
While the weather was fine, the stock in
good fair condition, the range of prices
was not as high, considering the general
price of beet and the abundance of corn
and forage.
Remember the date-Thursday, Dec.
Ills the day set apart for the coal
trust to receive jolt, when the wood
land of Moses, opposite the mule ranch
will be sold without reserve to the high.
est b oder. No danger of being lost, TO,
NJ. II. will be there to leyd you out.
| NATIVE
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Will 60 to New Mexico.

Mrs. R. G. Wing and family,
left for Osawatomie yesterday,
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Pet
erson, until Friday. From there
they will join Mr.. Wing in New
Mexico, where he has good
position with the Rock Island.
This estimable family has many
friends here who regret to see
them 60, but who wish that
they may find pleasant home
in the sunny Southland.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Missouri Pacific Excursions.

Homeseckers Excursion to Ordwav,
Colo ,-One fare plus 50 for round trip;
on sale Nov. 18th Ded. End and 10th.
Ian 9th and goth, limited to 81 days.
Homeseckers Excursion to various
points. One fare plus So for round trip;
on sale Nov. 18th Dec. end and 10th
Ian. and Goth, Feb 3rd and 7th March
3rd and 18th, April 7 and 21st; limit to
return 81 days from date of sale.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

Wednesdays Evening News.
Mrs. Alex. Seeber went to fleasah'
Hill. this morning, tor few days VISIT
with friends.
MIR. Osborne. who owns the iunner
ward formerly conducted by Galley y
Rice, was up { ON Humboldt, today.
Thursdays Evening News.
Sam Swisher. of Kincaid, was in town
to-day.
Mrs. |. o. Williams was up from Col
ony. Yesterday.
Elmer Kenyon, of St. Joseph Mo, is IN
town on business.
+ II. Gamble. of Ottawa, transacted
legal business IN town to-day.
Mrs. James rcherreturned, yesterday,
from visit to friends at Fredonia, Kan
Mrs. Eliza Siglea is visiting her daugh-
ter Mrs Lizzie Eccord, of Osawatomle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Relief Corps.
List of officers elected for en-
Sning year.

The Relief Corps met in regular
Sc sion Saturday and selected the
f flowing officers for the ensuing
year; Mrs. l.. M. Earnest, president,
Mrs. Abby Knight, senior vice
junior vice, Mrs. Miller
chaplaine, Mrs. Kennedy, treasurer,
Mrs. Ellis, secretary, Mrs. Vess con-
duc!or Mrs. Maggie Knight assist
ant Mrs. Doll guard and Mesdames,
Scott, Oman and Bockover, color
bearers. Perfect harmony prevailed
in the meeting, the Off ers being
elected by exclamation.