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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11

eight months from suppressed men,
situation, and it effected my entire
system until became weak and debil-
itated, and at times felt that had
hundred aches in as many places. L
only used the Compound for few
weeks, but it wrought a change in me
which felt from the very beginning.
I have been very regular since, have no
pains, and find that my entire body Is
as If it was renewed 1 gladly recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkham'S Vege-
table Compound to everybody
Miss ELIZABETH GAME, SO w. Division
St, Fond du Lac: Wis.-s5ooo forfeit r.
above testimonial Is rot genuine.
AT such a time the greatest aid to
nature is Lydia Z. Pinkhanl's
Vegetable Compound. 1t prepares
the young system for the coming
change, and is the surest reliance for
woman's ills of every nature
Mrs. Pinkham invites all
young women who are ill to
write her for free advice. ADJ
dress Lynn, Mass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11

Barbara found on questioning, was
really competent to manage the af-
fairs of household. Two were
American girls who had lived on
farms, and had come into Crawford
to accept small places at Bondman's.
Their experiences there had not been
netting that promised at least a
temporary financial relief.
Barbara gave a little impromptu
talk before the girls went home, and
ended by asking the girls to ask ques-
tons or talk over in a general way the
prospects of housekeeping service as
she had described it to them.
do you think, Miss Clark, from your
own experience, that the hired girls
loss of social standing is the one great
obstacle to the settlement of the ques-
ton of service?'' one of the American
girls asked. She was a bright-looking
girl, evidently lover of fne-looking
dresses, and, as Barbara discovered,
with habits of extravaganza far be-
yond her little means to crafty.
Barbara hesitated a moment before
she answered.
Yes, 1 think perhaps that is the
most serious factor in the problem.
I don't consider it unanswerable. I
believe that Christian housekeepers
and Christian servants can find an an
swer that will satisfy them both"
81 think the irregular hours are the
hardest part of the homework" said
one of the girls, an honest-faced Ger
man, somewhat older than the others.
81 worked two years for family ill the
west, and some days I did not get
through my work until nine and even
ten o'clock at night. One reason 1
have liked the store is because the
hours of labor have been regular.
know just exactly how long have to
work But cannot earn enough where
| I now am / saved over one hundred
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11

E. B. Jewett, warden of the state
penitentiary, will endeavor to secure
lower freight rates for the transpor-
tation of binding Irvine. The bind
ing Irvine trust has been able, it is
claimed, to secure low rates while
the state has been compelled to pay
the full local tariff.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11
TO YOUNG LADIES,
From the Treasurer. of the
Young Peoples Christian Tenn
perance Association, Elizabeth
Game, Fond du Lac, Wis.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM II want to
Tell you and all the young ladies of the
country, how grateful 1 am to you for
all the benefits 1 have received from
using Lydia Z. Pinkham'S Vege-
table Compound. l suffered for
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11
Good worl. for Soldiers Home

Congressman Curtis has been sue
eessful in securing increased appro-
priations for the national soldiers
home in Leavenworth county. He
has obtained $274,OOO for the insti-
tuition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11

To Assess Railroads.

The state board of assessors has
employed Wiley Cook, of Labette
county, to take charge of the detail
work of assessing the various rail-
roads in the state this year. The
railroad property last year was as
sessed at $57,s7S, 294: Pullman car
property, $315,169; telegraph and tel
ephone property, $1,124,O97; total
S59,317,56O.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11
Flower and Flour.

The flower of the family often
makes poor bread.-Chicago Daily
News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11
BRIEF KANSAS ITEMS.
Thief Stole BaptismaI Robes.
1Hacss.Ea.d5.aes.s s,sS.aoeoe.HSslcEa

While she was making her profes-
sion Of faith just prior to being bap-
TIED in the Central Christian church
at Wichita. some sacrilegious person
entered the vestry and stole basket
full of dainty and expensive garments
belonging to Miss Laura Donnell
Their absence was not noticed until
the end of the regular service, when
the immersion was to take place.
The young woman then discovered
her loss. Rev. Mr.. Dubber, the pas
tor, said the ceremony would have to
be postponed until some future date.
City's Power Over Billiard Halls.
The attorney general holds that
city of the third class might pass
an ordinance forbidding the operation
of billiard tables for profit but that
it could not prevent the setting up OF
tables where they were used for
pleasure purposes only and where no
charge for playing upon them was
made. a little town in Edwards coun-
ty it seems desires to absolutely pro-
hibit billiard tables being set up in
the town by anyone.
Gypsum Trust Inyades Kansas.
The gypsum plaster trust has in
eaded the Kansas field and probably
will wage war OH Senator a. Henley,
of Lawrence, who controls most of
the independent gypsum plaster
mills. The state charter board grant
ed the United States Gypsum COM
pany authority to do bushes in the
state. 1t is capitalized at $1,000. 900.
E<r. Sfc. tI,a1 .r,I3
the state treasury $1,7OO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-04-11

lie. The homes OF America must learn
to sanctify and beautify the labor of
the hands. Not until our social Chris
tianity has learned the lesson of min
istry, and learned that it is as noble
to minister in the kitchen as in the
pulpit, not until then shall we begin
to have any answer worth having to
the question of service in the home"
Barbara stopped suddenly, and then
said, with smile at the little group:
"But this is a long sermon for Satur-
day night, and see how late it is!
I can't ask you to stay any longer.
But I want you to come again"
The understanding girl was the
last to say good night. AS she shook
Barbara's hand strongly, she said:
'I don't think the sermon was too
long, Miss Clark. don't go to
church on Sunday, and I need preach
ing. 1 think maybe L owe you more
than you imagine"
To Barbara's surprise, the girl sud
denly threw her arms about her
neck and kissed her. There was a
tear on her cheek as she suddenly
turned and went down the steps and
joined the others
IF 1 have such an influence over
that soul, my Lord" prayed Bar
bara that night, "help me to use it
for her salvation" It was already
becoming a sweet source of satisfac-
ton to Barbara that the ambition of
her life was beginning to mean a saw
ing of other lives. She was only yet
dimly conscious of her great infu-
ence over other girls.
The next day was Sunday, and she
remembered her foolish remark to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
A Woman in Trousers.

At noon luncheon recently
served in Aiken Lady Constance
Mckenzie appeared in trousers,
riding coat and boots. The good
Lord has been merciful to Edge
field in delivering her people from
the baneful influence of the Sab
bath desecrators, swagger sports
and mannish women that are to
be found among the Northern COL
oav of Aiken. Not all are so, ,hoT-
ever; there are many good people
among them who deport them
selves properly.
Our fair Southland has goodly
heritage, but the enviable prestige
caunot he maintained if Southern
people Continue to sacrifice honor
aud principle for few paltry dol
lars dished out by aliens who con-
stitu:e a moneyed aristocracy.
1ndu!gences, such as breaches Of
moral and civil lave, are not rlac-
ed on the bargain counter in Edge
field to be granted ad iufnltum
for monetary considerations.
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Baptist Church.

DR.. A. C. Wilkins,of Batesburg,
preached in our Baptist church
on Sunday morning, and also II
the evening. The Woman's Nilsson
and Aid Society used this means
of celebrating their first arniver-
sary. He was accorded a hearty
welcome by the large and alton
tive audience which greeted him at
the morning service. The text on m
this occasion was taken from ii
Cor. 5:1S "And hath given 10 US
the ministry of reconciliation"
This discourse on the great
theme of Missions was beth able
and eloquent, well calculated to
enthuse all ingenious hearers.
The evening sermon was full OF
wise coUnsels and exhortations to
his audience that they might con-
slder their ways and "turn their
feet unto his testimonies" )"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
Court Proceedings.

AL of last week was consumed
with five suits for damages brought
by ,arious persons against the
Southern Railway company, as
follows:
In the case Of Mrs. Josie Griffin
the jury gave the plaintiff 1915.
In the action brought by Marion
Griffin, a verdict of 5000 was ren-
dored for the plaintiff.
The Court continued the case OF
Rufus Neathers after several wit
nesses were examined, on the
ground that the jury had just
served on two cases that were iden-
tical IN fact and in law, thereby
rendering them incompetent ju-
rors for the trial cf this case.
The jury remained in ihe room
all night in the case of Peter
Young, coming into court the next
morning stating that they were
unable to agree upon verdict. A
mlstlial was ordered.
In the case cf Mr.. H. H. Stem
bridge, verdict of $1,000 was
obtained. Evans represented the
plaintiff, Abney and Thompson
the Southern. Defendant will
appeal to the Supreme court.
The third weeks jury only heard
one case, that of E. H. Stone VS..
Winchester Mcdaniel. A YER
dict of $46 was rendered in favor
of Mr.. Stone.
Tie jury was discharged Mon
day afternoon, and the equity cases
were taken up Tuesday morning.
We notice with pleasure and
pardonable pride that the person.
mel uf the officers of new bank
(lhc Farmers and Merchants Just
organized at Walterboro, contains
the names Of TWO Edgeield-Saluda
young men: John II. Peurifoy,
Esq, has been elected cashier and
Peurifoy Bros. have been elected
attorneys, Edgefeld not only
sends forth men who achieve fame
in the legislative halls and win
honors il the political arena, but
her sens wherever found are in the
forefront of professional, industri-
al and commercial progress. The
business men of Walterboro have
made no mistake. These young
men will prove in every way wor-
thy If the confidence reposed in
theu.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26

| q uuoUanu auu viSuv v".iuiU", VIZ
youngest being two years of age.
Her remains were laid to rest in
the Red Hill cemetery on Tuesday.
We have been reliably inform
ed that Mr.. VIM. A. Byrd, of the
Limestone sectloL, will be in the
race for Superintendent of Educa-
tion. Mr.. Byrd is an energetic and
and ambitious young man. Being
al alumnus of the S G. C. I. and
having taught school, since his
graduation, fit him for the duties
of this office.
The colored people of the Bap-
tist faith are building church two
miles east Of Edgefeld, near Hui
ett's Crossroads. They already
have building devoted to the
work of their Burial and Aid So
ciety. The promoters are colored
men who enjoy the respect AMI
confidence of the white people who
have given very materially toward
the undertaking.
Mr.. w. L. Dunovant, our sue
cessful farmer-merchant, harvested
last year 40 .ushels of multiply
ing or nest onions from 20 rows
less than sn acre in length. He
intends planting more this year.
By all means get some of the nest
onions and plant them. They ale
well favored, good keepers, and
produce more than any other vari-
ETY..
| Col. w. J. Talbert has succeed
ed in having the pension of An
derson Howard increased from
$12 to $40 per month. Mr.. How
ard, who resides in Edgefeld
county, was a soldier in the Mex
lean war ard has since lost his
sight. Col. Talbert is always at
his post of duty and when any
thing can be had for South Caro-
lima and his constituency he is
going to get it fer them.
Mr.. T. B. Lanham, accompani-
ed bv his mother left Monday for
his adopted home, Greerville, KY.
Mrs. Lanham, goes to bring the
little babe to Edgefeld. God has
provided dear mother for the
little one in the person of her
grandmother. We are glad that
sweet little Ethel is to remain in
Edgefeld: Mr.: Lanham's many
friends regret to see him leave, but
duty calls hira and he must obey.
May Gods richest blessings attend
him aid crown his LAHORE.
| saluda had her first disastrous
fire on last Sunday night. It
started in DR.. Pitts office, in the
Ethredge building. The loss ag-
|gregates over $4,000 of which
about $1,000 was covered by in
surance in the Aetna. The plant
of the SaIuda Sentinel was entire
ly dertroyed by the fire without
any insurance. We regret very
much that the proprietors, Messrs
A. F. Perkins, of Edgefeld, and C.
t. Terrell, of Johnston, sustain
such heavy loss.
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ylIIGIllnnlIIuulIIlIlIllIInuIIIIIIIlIIIl'IIIlIII
: LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Observation-Disclosures

Mr.. w. H. Turner announces
special sales for Mondays, the
prices being for cash purchas-
es. Goods are not charged at these
special prices.
The window end stores of our
dry goods mel chants are blossom :
ing. Some are now and sooE all
will be as beautiful as the full
blown American Beauty rose.
E. H. Folk, Esq, has succomb-
ed to the grip fend, having been
confined to his bed for several
days. He is somewhat better, how
ever, and we hope that he can soon
be at his office again.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Haltiwan-
ger, of Aiken, delighted their many
friends by visit to Edgefeld last
Friday. Both of these young peo-
ple are greatly esteemed and hon.
ored in Edgeheld.
The Langley correspondent to
The State says: "Rev. L. B. White
of Edgefeld, spent Sunday here
visiting his brother, Rev. G. P.
White. He preached in the Bap-
tist church. Sunday morning and
evening"
The public are Invited to attend
the Mock court on next Friday
night at the S. C. G. !. chapel. A
email aGml lssion fee of 10 cents
will be charged for the benefit of
the base hall team. Refreshments
will be served after court adjourus-
If you want your linen, collars,
cuffs, etc., washed whiter than
snow and laundered 10 perfection,
leave them with Mr.. Jas. E. Hart
or Mr.. C. E. May, both of whom
sre agents for steam laundries.
Mr. B. B. Jones, who recently
purchased the Bland place, where
he has been residing for some time,
has torn away the old style fence
which enclosed The yard and has
built new and modern Que which
greatly adds to the appearance of
the place.
The Rack, Store will have
Special Embroidery Sale on next
Moudao. We will offer the largest
ass ortment ever shown at very
low price for this special sale.
J. w. PEAK.
DR.. J. @. Adams returned last
Thursday to his home in Char
lotte. While in Edgefeld he met
with the Baptist ladies of the Mis-
sion society one afternoon and
conducted prayer-mestlng at the
Baptist church on Wednesday ev-
ening.
Mr.. J. H. P. Roper has the most
promising oats we have seen, not
one acre either, but a number of
acres. Mr.. Roper, with his usual
good judgment in farming, sowed
the oats early in October, conse-
quently, they were deeply rooted
nefnra tho intn"eo ""'a '"""t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26

ARE not CuIIstIuuo uIiIairuiui
to their High Trust when they fail
to contribute to Missions accord
ing to their means ? Speaker: P.
R. Waits.
Is it a reflection on a pastor if
his church calls another man to
be lts castor ? Speaker: J. Il.
Bussey.
What good to the churches is
being done by our Union meetings
and how may they conduce TO
greater good 4? Speaker: Rev, j.
P. Mealing.
Rev. ]. P. MEALlNG, Mod.
S. E. FREELAND, Sec. & Treas.
The Union meeting Of the 1st
division of the Edgotleld Baptist
association will meet with the Gil
gal churcn on next Saturday.
Organization at 10 o'clock, after
which verbal re ports from tne dll-
ferent churches.
Introductory sermon al IL
o'clock by Rev. J. E. Johnson al
ternate, Rev. w. D. Entzminger.
QUERIES:
Is it not the duty of the church
to appoint the officers of Sunday
School, especially the teachers.
Speakers: w. A. Strom, 3. P.
Talbert.
Parental responsibilities Tor the
intellectual and moral deve lop-
ment of the children. Speakers
DR., l.. R. Gwaltney, 0. Sheppard,
Do The preachers of our assocl-
alton give the aid and encourage
ment to our Union meetings that
they should !? Speakers: 7. &.
Dorm, P. B. CaIlison.
Is a member Of the church con-
sistent when he does not belong to
nor give substantial aid to the
Sunday-School :? Speakers, Rev.
G. H. Burton, w. D. Entzmlnger:
Missionary sermon Sunday a. M
by Dr.. l., R. Gwaltuey; alternate,
Rev. G.. H. Burton.
T. e. Dorm, Mod.
r. E. BYRD, Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
Death of Mr. Collins.

On last Saturday afternoon Mr..
il. Collins died of pneumonia
in his sixtieth year. Mr.. Collins
moved to Edgefeld from Batesburg
during December, occupying ole
of the Mill cottages. He was a
foreman in Mr.. Quattlebaum's shop
near the depot. The sad demise
was unexpected to his family. The
dread disease not yielding to med
ical skill the end came in a few
days. Mr.. Collins leaves q wife
and five children, all of whom are
grown, to mourn his loss. The re-
mains were inferred in our village
cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
Price % cents.
MASTERS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, I
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD. }
Court of Common Plcas-Willie

Court of Common Pleas-Willie S
Parks, ct al, against + NJ Parks.
U.>SUANT to the decree in this
cause, | will offer for sale at public
outcry, befu-e the Court House, town
of ltdgeIield, gnd State of South Caro-
lima, on the first Monday in April, 1902,
the same beng the 7th day of SAID
month, between the legal hours of sale,
the follow..~ described realty, to wit
All that 10, of land situate at the
depot of Plum branch. S. c., adjoining
landa of Martha Blackwell ,and bound
ed on the west by right of way of the
railroad. being small lot .'urchased
by P. O. Cox from Martha b. "kwell
IN January, 1880. Said deed l: duly
recorded in office of +. NJ. c., in Edge
field, 6. c.. in Book 10, Page 800.
Terms of sale Cash. And II the
terms are not complied with, Master
is authorized to resell the same within
one hour, at the risk of the former pur-
chaser. Purchaser TO pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Master Edgcfeld County.
March y, 1902.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Edgelield G. H., March 10th,
1902:
Mrs Louie Sirg'cr, Miss Ella Rcford,
Ella Wielsres, W NJ Brunson, Amanda
Bottoms, Lula Pork, Aggie Mcconnell,
c + Williams, VIM Washington, Lam
iel Pc, Roper Walor, G II HaltiwanGer
Walter Foy, Glide Friar, Mark Ellis,
J g Williams, john Thomas, james
Hamilton, Amelia Anderson, Sarah
ElcY, Elem Uamter.
When asking for letters on this list
say "advertised."
very respectfully,
w. II. BRUNsoN, P. NJ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
ELECTION NOTICE

There will be an election held in
the Court House at Edgefo!d, S.
c., on Monday, April 14tb, 1902,
to elect Mayor and six CD Alder
men to serve the Town of Edge
fel | for the next ensuing two (2)
years.
Polls will open at s o'clock a. m.
and close at 4 o'clock p. m.
Managers of Election: II. P.
Lowe, W. H. Bee and N. l.. Brun-
son.
BY order of Council.
w. w. ADAMS,
Attest {: Mayor,
B. J. CROKER,
Clerk and Treas,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
Southern =. II. Schedule.

Trains leave Edgelied for Trenton,
Columbia, Augusta, Aiken, etc. No.
100, except Sunday, 5: 30 a. m; No, 1873,
daily 10 p. IN.
Trains arrive at Edgelield, No. GO
except Sunday, II 80 a. m; No. l34,
daily, :25.
Connection at Trenton for Augusta,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26
Union Meeting.

The Union meeting Of the 2nd
Division of lhe EdgefeId associ-
alton will convene with the Modoc
Baptist church of Christ on Sat.
urdav before the 5th Sunday in
March, at 10 a. m.
Missionary Sermon by Rev. T
B. Lanham.
OTERTFS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1902-03-26

Messra. B. L. Jones & Son re-
ceived a car load of Tennessee
horses Oh last Saturday. A fine
lot OF animals they are, too. Read
their advertisement.
Mr.. Harry Adams has resigned
his position with Mr.. w. w. Ad-
ans to enter the service of the
Southern Railway, with headquar-
ters at Asheville, N. G.
The young men of the Coti'lion
club gave a dance in the opera
house on Monday evening, compli-
mentary to Mr.. Harry Adams, on
the eve of his departure from Edge
field.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Ready and
children, of Johnston, spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Breeze Hill
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Hill.
A charter for $4,000 Roller
Mill has been granted to promin-
ent business men of Ninety-Six.
Why not Edgeield build one ?
The echo answers, why not ?
The home of Mr.. B. J. Harrison
at Trenton, was burned Monday
night. We have not learned the
cause of the fire. The property
was insured.
A new firm sty,el H.C. Watson
& Co., has made it's bow to the
public. The firm is composed OF
H. C. Watson and J. A. Thinner.
man, who will conduct first-class
grocery business at the Thinner,
man stand. The stock will be
greatly enlarged from time to
time. We wish them abundant
success.
The many friends of Sheriff
Ouzls will be saddened to know
that for some time his hualth has
been failing. For the last few days
he has been confined to his home,
not able to be at his Office. We
hone and believe that ho will be
restored to health and vigor as
soon as we have talmy Spring
weather.
The baseball season will soon be
on and the S. C. G. |. boys expect
to have one of the strongest teams
in the state: They have organized
two teams for practice. Later tie
best players of both mines will
constitute a team that will rep
resent the Institute on the several
! college DIAMONDS of the state. Last
Saturday the two S, G: G. !. teon=
went up against eacn other, play:
ing a first rate game.
The publir eye will miss the
beautiful art display of Mr.: r.
H. Minis in the window of the
Norris building: The store will
in the future be occupied. eonse:
auently tho collection of beautiful
specimens 3f ths Photographic art
had to be removed and along with
them the life=like paintings in oil
being the handiwork of Miss Eliza
J Minis.