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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

Affairs OF the Pacific National
league are in sorry tangle. The Tia
coma club has been paid of and the
men released. Ogden wants the Hell
ena franchise, but that matter is in
the air. Manager McClosky is doubt
ful about the San Francisco club CON.
tinuing. The Spokane management Is
ready to send its club to Butte in the
morning. What tie outcome will be
Is a baseball problem difficult to
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21
Spokane Athletes Won.

Victoria, B. G., Aug. 17-while Port
land carried of first place in points
with six firsts, six seconds and tire,
thirds, Spokane ran them close will
four firsts, five seconds and two thirds
besides carrying off the relay race In
a walkover in the first meet of the
North Pacific Athletic association.
Vancouver and Victoria each had q
first.
The association delegates decided
to give the banner to the team win.
ming the most points, and chose Spo.
kane for the next meet.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21
Fierce cIoudburst.

Fairbury, Neb., Aug. 17.-DetaiIs
have been received here of a cloud
burst along the Nebraska-Kansas line
Tor about eight miles. Two clouds
apparently met, and for an hour the
water fell in sheets. Estimates of the
downpour are all the way from a foot
to three feet.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21
Asks for hsIn.

Sofia. Bulgaria, Aug. 16.-The Bull.
garian government is preparing a me-
morandum to the powers, giving sta
tisucs OF the acts of oppression by
the Turkish officials in Macedonia
since the institution of the reform
program there three months ago, and
other evidence in support of the Bull
garian belief in the hopelessness OF
expecting any good result from the
Russo-Austrian reform plans.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21
Earthauake a. sd. .Louls.

st. Louis. Aug. 17.-An earthquake
shock that lasted for several seconds
was distinctly felt in all parts of st.
Louis. So marked was the seimsic dis.
turbance that houses shook and many
persons jumped from their beds IN
fright. No damage has been reported.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21
Buggy Wrecked by str..,..,

Kansas City. Aug. ia buggy
containing four persons was s,. sss
an, wrecked by streetcar ON the
rlectric Park line. Mile Berens was
perhaps fatally hurt. was
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

A New York man claims to be a fe-
male reformer. He manufactures cos.
tunes for chorus girls.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

The brains of the Japanese, both
male and female. average greater
weight than those of the English.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

Nearly all the safety matches which
are safe against friction on sandpa-
per, stone. wood or brick ignite readily
from a quick rub on glass.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

Ten to IL ships day arrive In the
port Of New York.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

P. J. Reener. about 80 years of age
lately Of Springfield, Mass, commit,
ted suicide at Spokane recently.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21

$4,000. IS worth
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-08-21
Turkey Buying Guns.
British Ambassador Busy.

Constantinople. Aug. 1.-THE Brit
ish ambassador has called the atten-
ton of the porte to the situation in
Macedonia. He pointed out that grave
consequences may attend fresh MUIR
ders of consuls or foreign subjects.
The ambassador had an audience
with the sultan on Friday. !,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
A Brilliant Reception.

The home of Hon. J. c. Shep-
pard was scene of enchanting
beauty on Friday evening last.
Although illumined as if by the
midday sun the brilliancy YVES
heightened by the sparkling wit,
humor and ready repartee of the
large number of beautiful young
ladies and handsome young roen
invited tbither by Misses 4lelen,
Rhett and Maxcie in honor of
their ypung friends, Miss Jessie
Mckay, of Columbia, and Miss
Fairy Roland, of Charleston, who
are visiting them. The chief pas
time of the evening was the latest
game on the Edgefeld lapis, "Up
Jinks," which is played with coin
This novel game was greatly en-
ioyed. The lady's prize was a.
warded to Miss Iona TiIlman, the
gentleman's prize to DR.. R. A.
Marsh and the consolation prize to
Miss sallie May Nicholson. De.
lightful refreshments were served
| before adieus were said. This
| has been pronounced one of the
| m,st delightful 0ocial functions o'
| the season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Dealh of Miss Corrie Elkins.

Death is no respecter of persons
or homes. The happiest home
circles are often ruthlessly invad-
ed by this common enemy and
b, arts that were orce go happy
are overshadowed by the deepest
sorrow. Such was the home of
Mr. w. N. Elkins, of Parksville.
Prior to the death OF his daughter,
Miss Corrie, which occurred on
July 18th, his was a happy home
but every ray of sunlight was shut
out when the spirit of this gentle,
kind, amiable, lovable young lady
winged its flight to its mixer,
whom she loved aud trusted as
hel Savior. Miss Corrie was an
attendant upon the Edgc6eld sum-
mer school and during the month
that she spel.t in our midst she
made many friends who were
deeply panied by the announce
ment of her death. However, her
friends and loved ones should not
mourn for she has joined the glc-
rified throng over the river.
Her remains were tenderly laid
to rest in the Parksville cemetery
on Wednesday last, her pastor,
Rev. J. T. Littlejohn, officiating.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
CHEAP LANDS
FOR HOME-SEEKERS' AND
COLONIES.

The country along the Cotton
Belt Route in Southeast Missouri,
Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana
and Texas offers the greatest op-
portunities for Homescekers. Mild
climate, good water, cheap building
material, abundance of fuel, and
soil that will often in single sea-
son yield enough to pay for the
ground. Land can be bought as
cheap as $2.54 all acre, prairie
laid at 81 and SIS per acre up, Ec't-
tom land at IS and $6 per acre up,
improved or partly cleared land at
SO and SIS per acre up. Some
fine propositions for colonies
tracts of 1000 to 5000 acres at 81
to $40 per acre-big money in this
for good organizer. Fruit ano
truck lands in he famous peach
and tomato belt of East Texas a
$40 to $40 per acre up. Write vi
for information about cheap rates
excursions dates, also Literature
descriptive of this great country
and let us help you find a home
] that will cost you no more thar
| the rent you pay every year.
Z. w. LABEAUME, &. P. & T. A.
Cotton Belt Route,
St. Louis, Mo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Attend the "Japenese Fete" on
Thursday evening.

Attend the "Japenese fete ol
Thursday evening.
Thele are more than eighty
guests at Skyland Home hotel and
scores have been turned away.
Did you ever see Jap? If not
youcan see two, bride and groom
at the "Fete" Thursday evening.
Mrs. S. A.. Moral returned on
Sunday, after spending several
weeks in Atlanta with her daught-
er. Mrs, Irwin.
Miss Florence Rogers, of Socie-
ty Hill, who is always welcomed
visitor to EdgeGeld, is visiting
Miss Efie Sheppard.
While Miss Kate Sheppard is on
vacation handsome young Gus
Merriman is filing her place as
salesman for Mr.. G. e. May.
A conundrum: What does a
box that is sal.t by express contain
when it is marked, "glass, handle
with care, for personal. use."?
DR.. w H Zimmerman, president
of the First National Bank of
Batesburg, was cordially greeted by
mis- many friends on our streets
yesterday
O. Sheppard, Esq, being a
member of the board of visitors of
the Citadel, attended a called
meeting of the board in Columbia
on Thursday last.
Corn, especially old corn, had
8 ,ffered greatly from the drought
but the rains of the last few days
will aid ve.y materially in filling
the cribs this fall.
Miss Lylei LaGroue, of john
ston, accompanied by her friend,
Miss Ethel Mahon, of Greenville
spent several days last week at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. ]. K. Hart.
We wonder what Mr.. W. T.
Kirard feeds his sheep on? The
| mutton that he sells on the Edge
field market is the fattest, tender
est and juiciest that we have ever
tasted.
Pretty and accomplished Mips
Ethel Howell, of WATERFORD, is Wis
iting at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
C. j. Ashley. Miss Ethel made
many friends in Edge6eld during
former visits who are glad to see
her.
The ADVERTISER family is great
| ly indebted to Mrs. NJ. D. Lyon
for a large basket--not few
bunches-of large bunches of
large grapes. The writer has nev"
er seen more beautiful or delicate
| ly favored grapes in his life.
While the watermelons them-
selves are round and long the SUP
ply is short. Not only the quanti-
ty but the quality is lacking also.
However, if anybody desires to
present US with a forty-pounder we
will take chances on the quality.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Court Proceedings.

The Court of General Sessions con-
veped on Monday morniug with Hon,
ID. X. Townsend as presiding judge.
Solicitor Thurmol.d, Stenographei
McFeat and other court officials were
promptly in their places. The grand
jury having been previously charged
at length the judge made only brief
charge. The solicitor submitted a
number Of indictments to the grand
jury fer investigation, IN all Of which
true bills were fouud except ore.
The first case tried was the State VS.,
James Barden, disposing Of crop un-
der lien, which was the third trial of
this case. When first tried. Eard-
ems attorney, Hoo. j. w Devore, de-
INJURED to the indictment, the judge
oyerrnled thesdemurrer and sentenced
the defendant. Mr.. DeVore appeal
ed to the supreme court for new
trial, " hich w,s granted. The second
trial in March resulted IN mistrial
and the third trial on Monday result
ed in an acquittal. This was sig
nal victory for the defendants coun-
sci, Hon.J, w. Deyore.
In the case of the State VS.. Willard
Hammond, burglary and larceny. the
defendant was found guilty and sem
tenced to five years ON the chain
gang.
The State VS.. Elbert Mathis. assault
and battery with intent to kill, guilty.
S olicitor Thurm ond appeared for the
State and S. NJ. Smith, Esq, for the
defense.
AS we so to press IN Tuesday the
case Of the State VS.. Tom Johnson, in
dicted for killing a negro named
Parks IN boat on the Savannah riN-
er in September 1894, is being tried.
johnson was tried and convicted some
years ago, broke Jail and Was recaptur-
ed. j. VIM. ThurmOnd. Esq. defend
ed him and secured new trial ~
unique feature of the case is that So.
l-citor Thurmond, his former attor-
eey, is defending johnson AID Attor-
ney General Gunter represents the
State.
The grand jury will conclude its
work today (Tuesday) and court will
adjourn sine die Thursday or Friday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Called to North Carolina.

Rev. L. B. White has been elect
ed principal of the Clyde (N.C.)
Associational School and has also
been called to the pastorate of the
Baptist church at that place
This is q we'll deserved compll'
ment to this young man who mai
be, hard student and faith
full worker in the Lords vineyard
This will necesssitate his resigna
tion as pastor of Stevens Creek
Antioch and Horns Greek. Rev
MIR. White is greatly beloved b!
the congregations of these church
es and the severance of these tie
will cause genuine regret ON tn
part of both pastor and people
He will enter upon his new felt
about September 1st.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Inspection of COnvicts.

Hon. John w. Mobley, of Winns-
boro. and Hon. A. K. Sanders, OF
Sumter county, acting as com.
mittee from the directors OF
the penitentiary, made a n
official inspection last Hedr 3
day of the state convicts, only
four in number, that are employed
by the county for road working
They were greatly pleased with
the condition, treatment, etc., OF
these convicts. One of the above
named gentlemen remarked to the
writer that road working in this
county must lie pretty expensive
stating that he saw one guare
guarding two conIicts while tifteet
could be guarded just as easily
Supervisor Self knows how to Eav'
roads we'll and economically work
I'd, so we d. not believe such
| condition will long exist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
The Library Entertainment.

A very novel entertainment, "A
Japanese Fete," will be given by
the ladies for the benefit of the IL
brary on Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. B. B. Jones. An
original programme has been pre-
pared, the climax of which will be
a Japanese wedding, Music, mirth,
and merriment will be the order
of the evening. Help these ladies
who ara laboring SO faithfully to
enlarge the library. Refreshments
will be sold, beginning six O'Clock
No admission fee will be charged
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
WANTED--SEVERAL INDUS
TRIOUS PERSONS

In each state 10 travel COR house
established eleven years and. with
a large capital, to call upon mer-
chants and agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent
engagement. Weekly cash salary
of SIS end all travelling expenses
and hotel bills advanced IN cash
each week. Experience not essen
tial. Mention reference and en-
close self-addressed envelope.
THE NATIONAL, 334 Deaborr
ST., Chicago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
The Last Bale.

What was probably the last bale
IN this county of last years cotton
was sold on Saturday last to the
mill bv colored man who resides
near Johnston. 1t weighed 49O
pounds and was sold for 13 cents,
bringing $63.7O. Think of a bale
of cotton weighing less than sou
pc unds bringing that amount. Our
farmers, however, are not SO much
interested in the price of the last
bale of the old as they are in the
first bale Of the new crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
BETTER THAN GOLD.

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic indigf stion and ner-
vous debility" writes F. J. Green
of Lancaster, N. II. mo remedy
helped me until l began using
Electric Bitters, which did me
more good thar all the medicines
Il. er used. Tney have also kept
nv wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Biftors
are just splendid for female troub-
les; that they are a graz d tonic
and invigorator for weak, ,un
down women. No other medicine
can take its place" Try them
Only Soc. Satisfaction guaran'
teed by the Penn Drug Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Welcome, Thrice Welcome.

Hon. Thomas H. Rainsford and
his family, who contemplate NOV
ing to Edgefeld early next spring
will be valuable acquisitions to
our social and commercial life.
On Monday last, for the sum OF
s4,25O.O0, spot cash, the "Ward:
law place" was formally conveyed
to Mr.. Rainsford by the Thos. j.
Adams estate. Soon after Col. +.
N. X. Ba;ley's lease expires, which
is January 1st, the large house
will be remodelled, making it ore
of the handsomest homes in Edge
field. We welcome, thrice well
come, in advance, the coming OF
Mr.. Rainsford and his family.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy, either sex, by
Wholesale Merchandise Company
of solid financial standing, to
manage Local Representatives. who
will organize clubs among consum-
ers. 40 per cent saved for our
customers. Business no expert
ment but o proven success. Sal.
ary $500 a week, expenses ad-
yanced. Experience unnecessary
Address D. B. Clarkson, Mgr, 1SS4
Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
A Sylvan Retreat

1t was the writer's pleasure Il
few afternoons ago to visit the
home of Mrs. Charlotte S. Guer-
ard, which is an ideal country vii.
la. The home is almost envelopsd
in beautiful evergreens, shrubbery
and vines of many different varie-
ties. And the long piazza is q
veritable bower of lovely hot hous
plants and other flowers in full
bloom. Despite the intense heat
and long drought the magic hand
of Mrs. David Strother, who is q
great lover of flowers, has made
them bloom pro:usely. The beau.
ty Of this home is only exceeded
by it's hospitality.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
20 TOWN W N TOPICS F00Pf
Timely Tersely Truly Told To The Thinking thousands

The FATE of the public library
depends upon YOUR attending TIE &c
i"FETE" tomorrow evening.
The young men of the Cotillion
Club gave delightful free dance
in the opera house Monday even
ing.
Miss Kate eyrolds, one of the
| Chronicles efficient compositors;
is on vacation visiting relatives
in the Rehoboth section. q
Col. George Bell Zimmerman
has purchased the Leppard-Sawyer
homestead. This means that the
bird to house is not far.--Lexlng-
ton Dispatch.
Supreme Dictator j. c. Shep-
pard is in Dallas, Texas, this week
on business pertaining 10 his
office, the highest in the order OF
the Knights of Honor.
Mrs. A. A. Glover and Mrs. G.
}E. May, accompanied by little
Miss Kathleen and little Marga-
ret, spent last week visiting rela-
tives in the Meeting Street
section.
Miss Lee Morrall is spending
some weeks with her cousins, the
Misses Gadsden, at their summer
home in Fletcher, N. c. Watch
out and see if a certain handsome
young bachelor does not. decide
that be needs to inhala the ozone
of mountain air, too.
The delay in breaking ground
for the college building has been
caused by the illness of Contractor
Spencer. For two weeks he has
been confined to his bed, but is
now improving rapidly and he
hopes to reach Edgefield the latter
part of this WE elk. Everybody is
anxious to see work begin and
pushed rapidly to completion.
All cereals and other stock feed
will be unprecedently high next
arling. Then, would it not pay
the Edgefeld farmers to make hay
while the sun shines? Not only
fodder and pea vine hay but every
blade of grass that is available
should be housed for stock feed.
Nothing else can aid so materially
in this undertaking as a mower
and rake. Place your order for a
Mccormick mower with Mr.. E. j.
Norris before it is too late. Few
equal tn, McCor. nick, none better.
Mr.. N. P. Remsen, of Harlem,
Ca, who has been with us for the
past six weeks, left here last Mon-
day to accept position with our
esteeroed Brother Minis, O.; The
Advertiser. Mr.. Remsen is a ver-
satile and accomplished newspa-
per MAJ. Nay good luck, plenty Of
work and spot cash keep Brothers
Minis and Remsen always in. a.
good humor. Johnston Monitor.
Mr.. Remsen is all right. 30 the
only thing laakjgg With the 4 Z a1 ~
User is the "spot cash." If ourl
esteemed contemporary has more
If that commodity than it needs
in it's business we would be CRATE
sul for barrel or two of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05

Misses Sophie ana Eleanor
Nicholson, who have been spend
ing some months with their sister,
Mrs. Wayne Darlington, in Boise
City, Idaho, returned OH. Tuesd'y
of last week. Their friends and
loved ones are happy to welcome
them home again.
Miss Matte Lyon is beginning
to receive large returns from the
time and money she spent in
eouipping herself for teaching.
She has been elected as teacher of
a large school in Chester county
and will enter upon the discharge
of her duties early in September,
Mr.. James w. Thompson, &C
companied by Mrs. Thompson and
the little ones, left on Monday to
visit his father who resides at
Southport, N. C. During Mr..
Thompson's absence Major R. s.
Anderson will have charge of his
livery business, which means that
it will be we'll cared for.
Mr.. W. H. Turner has had q
beautiful cement sidewalk made
| in front of the Corner Store and
Mr.. J. M. Cobb is having one laid
: of pressed bricks in front of his
T store. There are yet other eide,
walks that need repairs and it Is
T to be hoped that others will keer
, pace with the above named pro
: gressive business men.
Several rare treats are in store
for Edgefeld's theatre goers. Mr.
!, Charles A. Griffin, the popula
r manager of the opera house, ha
y booked two of the leading min
o strel troupes of this country TO-
: the coming fall season. A larg
troupe of very fine musicians ha
! also been secured. Other engage
= ments will be made from time t.
time.
e Mr.. Willie McManus, who wa
reared several miles porth Q
a Meeting Street but now resides i
Thomson, Ca, arrived on Thurs
day last to visit his brother, MI
]. Trapp McManus, and other re.
atives throughout our county. MI
J. McManus is accompanied by Mis-
g Pearl McManus and Miss Ami
t. Nav Adams, the former being b
le daughter.
t, Ninety Six seems to have take
,e rank among the health resort
70 Mr.. james B. Kennerly is spent
n ing his vacation in that progress
n. i've town seeking rest, health-an
Of happiness. Wonder why ht cho
lie Ninety Six? Cupid can supp
ss the answer. Uron his return
10 Friday next Mr.. Kennerly wi
g. enter the employment of Messr
at Dorm & Minis as salesman.
" The skyland Home hotel
H. overfowing with guests. Col.
n N. K, Bailey wrote Mr.. j. II.
q Rope, who attends to the bus
10 ness of the former, on Frldi
a. last directing him to send two C,
W ored men who had been employ
e, by him at one time in connecti'
Fu with the S. c. c. l., 10 Clyde, N. {
,is at once. The rush of hoarde
he has been 80 great that it becom
o. necessary to increase the force
Iarvanta
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05

FOR SALE: A second hand
50 saw gin and feeder, 80 #. 8 in.
4 ply betting, 80 ft. 6 in. leather
belting, 20 fl. 1 5-S shaftlDg, 10 b.
p. engine, press, pulley. Apply to
James F. Minis,
Edgefeld, sc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
Advertised Letters.

Advertised Letters.
List of letters remaining in the
Postoffice at Ed dgefeld, S. c., week
ending August 1, 1903:
Mrs. NJ. V. Jones, Mrs. Edney
Manse, Emma Foe, Sumter Samuel.
When asking for letters on this list
say advertised"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
PALACE MARKET.

keep a first class market in the
Parker Building. Choice fresh
meats always on hands at reason
able prices. I will also sell ICE.
Car load will arrive Ill a few days.
Your patronage solicited.
J. w. GRIM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05

TocUeEA colD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxtive Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ifit
fails to.cure. w. Groves sigma
ture on each box. % cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05

GYE SICHT-Most
precious of tho five senses. Don't
risk it hy wearing acrong glasses.
GEO. F. MINIS,
Optician.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05

an excuse for their absence but
now the roads are passahle and
the weather is good, SO let every
body go. "Forsake not the assem-
bling of yourselves together as the
manner Of some is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-05
prOtracted Meetings.

In every church i'll the county
protracted meetings are being held
or will be held during this month
The Lord has greatly blessed oul
people and they should give him
thanks. While storms and floods
have been visited uion many sect
ions of the country our county has
been signally blessed. Now that
the crops are laid by no good rea,
SOD can be given for non attend
ance upon these revival services.
If it were winter time many would