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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-15
Governor La Toilette refers in

Governor La Toilette refers in
his speeches to the extortionate
charges of the railroads. Here is
before US as we write, copy of an
Eau Claire paper dated February S,
1863. It says: "Wheat in Milwau-
kee brings from SIPS to SI.3I per
bushel, and on our streets, from
eighty-fve cents to $I.oo per BUSH
ell according to quality" 1t cost
thirty Gems in those days to send a
bushel of wheat from Eau Claire to
Milwaukee. 1t now costs seven
cents. Where is the extortion?-
Eau Claire Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-10-15

By the courtesy of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Pratt we are permitted to
publish the following interesting
letter from their son Harry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Corporate Names.

1t will appear to the uninformed
that, as "E. Nj. c." stands for the
Edgefeld Manufacturing Compa-
ny and the Edgefeld Mercantile
Company both, We have so many
business concerns and industrial
enterprises that DOT enough names
can be found without duplicating
to some extent the corporate
names. This is not yet the case
Would that it were. There are a
few names that have not been used
under which many paying and
much needed enterprisesEcould be
ir corporated, namely: Edgefeld
Brick Company, Edgefeld Can
ming Factory, Edgefeld. Chair Fac.
tory, Edgefeld Steam Laundry.
Edge6eld Coffin Factory, Edgefeld
Roller Mills, Edgefeld Wood
Works. Edgefeld Knitting Mills
Edgcfe,d l;ants and Overall Fac
tory, Etc. And wouldn't the
whistles blow and the bells ripe
and the cash drawers jingle and
tie bank accounts grow and peace
aid prosperity reign in Edge6eld
were all these enterprises in full:
blast? They pay elsewhere ano
we believe they would pay here
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Suggestions toOur
Worthy MarShalS

Certain dusky damsels of the
demi-monde, who apparently pre-
fer darkness rather than light, car
be seen at unseemly hours upor
tie streets on Saturday nights
For several years they did moi
dare appear upon the streets after
nine o'clock, while now they can
b. seen at a veIy late hour. AL
opportunity should be given these
women to do necessary shopping
but after a reasonable hour they
should be forced to retire to their
bones instead of wandering about
tho streets. Not only will The
white people concar in this but
all self respecting colored people
for questionable conduct on The
part of certain members Of ths
race brings the whole race into
disrepute to some extent. There
may be no law for it but we trus
that those in authority will SEE
that these promenaders will bt
made 10 get up and get.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
More Houses Needed.

Everybody wants to see Edge
field double in population during
the next few years, but how are
people to come IN and dwell a.
mong us unless they can buy OF
rent houses to live in? Some fam
lilies are boarding now who are
anxious to keep houee and there
is Lot an unoccupied house IN
town. There are a great number
of choice building lots. Now who
will be the first to erect houses
thereon? We cannot consistently
invite and urge people to come to
Edge6eld unless homes are pro-
vided for them. The demand fol
homes IN our midst is great and
must be supplied. Ye men of
means put your money in houses
to rent. No safer investment can
be found.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
In Honor of Bride and Groom.

Since making the Blue Grass
state his adopted home, Mr.. T. B.
Lanham has always received very
cordial greetings from his scores
of friends upon his visits to Edge
field, but the preseat home-com-
ing has called forth larger and
more accentuated welcomings be-
cause be has claimed one of his
toric old Kentucky's choicest flow
ers as his bride, she, too, having
received large share of very cor
dial greetings. A goodly number
Ct Mr.. Lanham's friends were af-
forded an opportunity of meeting
and holding pleasant converse
with his accomplished bride
through the thoughtful kindness
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Dorm, who
gave a very delightful and inform
al reception at their hospitable
home on Friday evening last in
honor of the bride and groom. A
more congenial coterie never gath
cred around festive board than
were those present on this hoccas-
ion. The genial and very youth
full Col. Bacon escorted the bride
to the beautifully decorated table,
upon which was spread all kinds
of the most tempting viands. Af-
ter partaking of this sumptuous
repast the score and more of
guests assembled on the long pi-
azza where they engaged in pleas
ant conversation until the hour
arrived for bidding adieus, which
were reluctantly said.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Union Meeting.

The Union Meeting of the End d.
vision of the Edgcfeld Association
will convene with the Horns Greek
Baptist Church of Christ on Satur-
day before the 9Th Sunday in Au-
gust. A. d, 1903 at Ga III.
Queries.
l. What were the mighty events
of Abrahams life, and the great ele-
ments of his character? Speakers,
T G Talbert, II w Dobey.
2. Should any one be considered
consistent member of the church
that does not usually attend its reg
ular service? Speakers, T II BUS
sey, d Zimmerman.
3. Means of Growth Hebrew 5-12-
14th-G-1-3? Speakers, S B Mays, A.
Il. Glover.
What is the meaning of the fol-
lowing Scripture, "Whomsoever
sins ye remit shall be remitted,
whomsoever ye shall retain shall
be retained" John 1923.
D. 4. j. BELL, Mod.
S. e. Freeland, Sec'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Death of a Christian Woman.

Edgefeld county has again been
called upon to bid last farewell
to one of her best beloved.
Mrs. Julia Moss is Nd more
Almost every week the passing
away of one or more pilgrims is
recorded in our columns, and
these chronicles arc milestones on
our journey to remind us of oul
RAPID passage to another country.
Let us stop and consider the de.
creasipg distance to the Land OF
Promise, or to the Vale of Woe
For many years Mrs. Moss lived
near our town at the old Moss
place, her husband having depart
ed this life while her children
were yet young.
After tee marriage of her eldest
daughter TO Mr.. James D. Mathis
of Trenton, she removed to that
place with her children where she
has resided ever since, spending
the last days, after an illness of
several years, at the home of hel
daughter, Mrs. Mathis. Three
other children survive her, Mrs,
Wallace Wise, and Messrs Hughes
aud Roper NOES. Besides being a
musician of unusual talent Mrs
Moss was a woman of intelligence
far beyond the ordinary. Her
rmortal remains were laid to rest
E.sst-,Hofn's- Greek cemetery on
Thursday afternoon last of which
church she had many years been a
member. Rev. J. P. Mealins q
life long friend of the family offic-
lated at the funeral.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
A Dangerous Thing.

Mr.. Furman Cogburn, who attend
ed the S. C. C. l. several years
ago, spent Saturday in Edgefeld,
He has resided for some time at
Norway, S, c., where Jim Evans
was recently lynched for brutally
numbering an aged Confederate
veteran. Mr., Cogburn stated that
the leaders among these indolent
and insolent negroes were some
who had attended the State col
lege for colored people at Orange
burg, Evans himself being @ grad,
uate (?) Of that school. That a
little learning is dangerous thing
is especially true Of the colored
people. 1t causes them to turn
their backs upon the plow, hoe,
maui and wedge, and do nothing
but things they should moi do.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26

The entertainment to be given
by the Chiquola Club in our opera
house on September End will con
sist of all historic lecture by Col
Dargan, who lei a very eloquent
speaker, interspersed by music and
readings by his accomplished dau'
ghters.
Don't spend money going tc
the mountains or the seashore,
buy in old reliable Saborosa cigal
1t will transport yon to a bliss
full Elysium. For sale at
The PENN DRUGE STORE.
Just received two car loads o
Bagging one car load Of Ties whicl
we want merchants, ginners ant
farmers to know. We can say
you money.
The Edge6eld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Doubling Thomases Please Read,

Mr.. Business Man, if you do
not believe that.printer's ink, lad
vertlsing) pays, what do you think
of this?.-
Those who read last weeks AD-
vERT1sER will remember that we
called attention to Mr., Remsen's
School OF Typography" express
ing the wonder why moro young
men and women did not learn
typesetting, which affords pleasant
and profitable employment. Mr..
Rem sen had, within four days, six
applicants who desired to learn
the art of printing. Some were
from our town, others from the
country as far as fourteen miles
Advertising trings increased
publicity, Increased publicity
brings an increase of business, an
iscrease of business means mouey
in yonr pocket, Mr.. Business Man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Public Cotton Weigher.

1t is probsb BILE that a cotton
weigber, for the ensuing season,
will be elected by popular ballot. a
petition has been circulated for
the necessary fifty signatures,
asking the board OF County Com
misaioners to order an election, as
provided by law for the purpose
of electing public cotton weigh
er for the town of Edgefield. AL
though this is d very hard position
to fill it is probable that there Will
be several candidates for the
place. We shall announce the
date of the election, etc., should
one be ordered by the board.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Couaty Y. NJ. G. A. Work,

Old Edgefeld has had many
honors heaped upon her during
the years that have passed but
none greater than that of being
the birth place of county Y. NJ. c.
A. work. Some years ago when
Mr.. John Lake, ably assisted Ivy
Mr.. T. B. LanAam, labored SO
zealously and assiduously for the
Y. M. g. A. in Edgefeld county
many deemed it impracticable.
But the phenomenal success Of
the movement in places where
conditions were more favorable
have shown that the visions and
plans of these young Christian
workers were not day dreams; on
the contrary, so practicable were
they that the work of organizing
young men, those of the rural dis
tricts as we'll of the towns, fol
Christian service is destined tc
become worldwide. In Kentucky
there are fifty-fve young NEIL de-
voting their time to the 7. M: c
A. Eight county association
have been organized and are in {
very prosperous condition, while
plans have been laid for the prose
cution of work in several otheI
counties in the state. Six othe
states b We also undertaken count.
| Y. M. C. A. work under very ia
vorable auspices. And, this, all o
this, think of it, had never beer
but for the work done right here il
Edgefeld years ago by those - be
loved boys, Iohp Lake and! Ton Ton
| Lanhaim. ",Ta'li oaks from littl
aacorns grow" and this little acorl
was planted in the right kind o
soil-Elgefeld soil by Edgefele
men.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
BETTER THAN GOLD.

'.I was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and ner-
vous debility;" writes +. j. Green,
of Lancaster, N. II. "No remedy
helped me until I began using
Electric Bitters, which did me
more good thar all the medicines
I ever used. Tney have also kept
nv wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troub-
les; that they are a gral.d tcnlc
and invigorator for weak, run
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, 1903-08-26
MANA-ER WANTED:

Trustworthy, either sex, by
Wholesale Merchandise Company
of solid financial standing, to
manage Local Representatives who
will organize clubs among consum-
ere. 40 per cent saved for our
customers. Business no expert
ment but a proven success. Sal
ary $500 week, expenses ad-
yanced. Experience unnecessary
Address D. B. Clarkson, Mgr, 334
Dearborn St., Chicago. Ill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
A Very Sad Death.

Many hearts in Edgefleld are deep
ly grIeved over the death of Mr.. j. NJ.
Smyly at health resort in North Car
olina. The sad intelligenc reached us
just before going to press. Death came
as relief to him, having suffered for
many months of consumption. Mr.
Smyly's friends and relatives will be
panied to know Of his untimely death.
The remains will be inferred at
Johnston this (Tuesday) afternoon at
four o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26

The Edgefield Mercantile Company
is now ready for business and makes
its formal bow to the public this week.
soliciting share of your US e S S
Read its new business locals. They
have a very business like ring 40 them
DR.. E. c. Smith returned on
Saturday last from two weeks
stay on his farm near Willlston.
He reports the CORE, cotton, pea
and hay crop to be finer than they
have been in five years.
Mr.. J. M. Cobb announces fresh
arrivals this week in dress and
suit goods and waistings. Mr.
Cobb makes speciality of ladies
fine dress goods and silks, conse-
q1ently it will pay shoppers to
see his beautiful new goods before
buying.
Mr.. ]. E. Minis has resigned his
position with Messers. Ramsey q
Jones TO enter the employment OF
the Southern railroad. He left
for Columbia ON Sunday last where
he will enter upon the duties OF
his new position.
The Chiquola Club which is COM
posed of COL, j. J. Dargan and his
five talented daughters, will give
very delightful entertainment in
your opera house on the evening OF
September End. They have de-
lighted large audiences whe rever
they have been.
Mrs. Ida Boatwright, of Ridge
Spring, accompanied by b er
daughter, Miss Maydelle, spent
Friday and Saturday visiting rel
atives in Edgeield. So infreq uent
are Mrs. Boatwright's visits TO
Edgefeld that che is but little
known by the younger generation.
In her earlier life she was well
known as Miss Ida Nicholson and
was greatly beloved in Edgefeld.
Rev. John Lake will visit Edge
field about October LIST, bef g
sailing for China on October 18th.
He is now engaged in Y. M. G.
A. work in Richmond. John
Lake will not have set foot upon
China's soil three weeks before he
will have many John Chinaman
gathered in an upper chamber" in
a mems prayer meeting. If he
can't "get in touch with them in
any other way he will don the
Chinese garb, cue and all.
Although the trial Of James H.
Tillnan for the murder of N. G.
Gonzales is a month hence, yet, ac-
cording to a special from Lexington
to one OF the daily papers, al the
available rooms in the hotels have
been engaged by witnesses aDd
others. Nearly 500 witnesses
have been summoned a. 4 it is es-
timated that nearly 500 people
will be in Lexington, " hile the nor
NAL population is estimated to be
less than 1000.
A western ndii1nister,5..who- says
is unbecoming and shameful fe-.:
a woman toappear in church with
uncovered head, has posted a Lo-
Sice over. his church door request
ing all ladies and girls not to at
tend church with their heads bare.
We think it is better for them
to attend bare headed than to wear
hat two feet wide and one foot
tall? What is more uncomforta-
BILE than TO have to crane your
neck in order to see around a
whole millinery shop in church?
We will supply our wholesale
trade from our recently purchased
warehouse, known as the Norris
warehouse, and our retail trade
from our large store on the pub
lie square. Our Office will be in
our store Oh public square.
The EdgeGeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
NC Butler Camp No 96s U. C. V.

Comrades, our young friends, the
Edgefeld Rangers, invite US to at
tend a barbecue as their guests, at
Meriwether Hall, on the second
Saturday in September. We hope
that you will evidence your appre-
citation of this, one of many, cour-
tesies of the Rangers to us, by ev-
cry member of the camp attending
the 'cue on the second Saturday in
next month. H. H. TONNES,
J. E. Dobey, Ait. Commander
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
NEARLY FoRFEITS HIS LIFE,

A runaway almost ending fatal
ly, started a horrible ulcer OH the
leg of J. B, Orner, franklin Grove,
III. For four years it deied all
doctors and all remedies. But
Buoklen's Arnica Salve had no
trouble to cure him. Equally
good for Burns, Bruises, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. 25c. at the
Penn Drug Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26

We want to sell you your
Groceries, Hardware, Wagons and
Buggies. Just received two car
loads of wagons of the best makes;
The Edgefeld MERCANTILE Co.
Have you tried TetloW's Golden
Foam tooth powder at
THE PENN DRUG STORE.
High grade teasand coffees can
always be had at rock bottom prices
at
THE PENN DIR G STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Bargains! Bargains!

Now is the time to make SO
cents buy as many goods as $1.O0
usually buys. The New York
Racket Store is selling all summer
goods regardless of cost, Greatest
bargains ever offered in Edgefeld
for spot cash.
j. w. PEAK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26

FOR SALE: A second hand
so saw gin and feeder, 90 ft. s in.
4 ply betting, 80 fit. 6 in. leather
belting, 20 fl, ] 5-S shaftlng, 10 h.
p. engine, press, pulley. Apply to
James T. Minis,
Edgefeld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Board Meeting.

The members Of the executive
board of the Elgefield Baptist
Association are requested to meet
at the Edgef-ld Baptist church at
II O'Clock a. m. on Tuesday after
the fifth Sunday, being September
2nd. Business of Importance
must be attended to and q full
attendance ie desired.
0. SHEPPARD,
Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
PALACE MARKET.

l keep a first class market in the
Parker Building. Choice fresh
meats always on hands at reason
able prices. l will also sell ICE.
Car load will arrive III few days.
Your patronage solicited.
j. w. GRIM,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Notice.

Advertisers will please READ
and HEED. TO insure insertion
all copy fol change of advertise
ments must be sent in BY NOON
ON MONDAY. Hnrriedly set ad-
vertisements are ali injustice to
the printer, 10 the paper and to
the advertisers themselves.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Union Meeting.

The Union of the inst division
of the Edgefeld Association will
meet with Gilgal Baptist Church
on Saturday before the fifth Sun
day i'll this month.
Organization at 10 o'clock a. M,
after which verbal reports from
the churches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Just received one car load o
salt.
The Edgefeld Mercantile Co.

There is no department of o91
store that is more complete than
that of toilet articles and perfumes,
We carry large stock of Adolphl
Speihler's, Alfred Wright's and
Colgate's perfumes in White Rose
Violet, Heliotrope, Queen of Car
nations, etc, in 10, rs, and 50 cents
pige', Try them,
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Tetlow's celebrated talcum pow
der only 10 cents, 8 for 25 cents at
THE PENN Drug STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26

:l6btucE3 cIC., C61i iCu III Ia1S ooS'iSo
of the state. We can save you
money OIL these goods.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Do not buy Eye Glasses as you
weuld a paper of pins but have
your eyes examined scientifically
and glass ground for each eye.
GEO. F. MINIS,
Graduate Optician.
We buy buggies in car lots is
Why we can sell them 80 cheay.
All styles of Babcock, Tyson &
Jones, Rock Hill and dozens of
other reliable makes of buggies
always on hand.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Warm weather is right upon us
and We have the warm weather
goods, such as porch and lawn sets,
hammocks, ice cream churns, re-
frigerators etc. Call and let us
show you our large and varied
stock of merchandise.
RAMSEY q JONES.
you KNOW WHAT you ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. No cure no pay 50c.
MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.
One was pale and sallow and
the other fresh and rosy. Whence
the difference2 She who is blush
ing with health uses DR.. Kings
New Life Pills to maintain it. By
gently :arousing the lazy organs
they compel good digestion and
head off constipation. Try them.
Only 25c. at the Penn Drug Store.
Everyone needs good blood pu-
rifer in the spring. Rheumacide
1s recognized as the best wherever
known. Refuse all substitutes.
Does not injure the digestive Or
gans. A superb laxative and tonic.
At Druggists.
Nothing would add SO greatly to
the beauty and comfort of your
home as new mating spread up
on your floors. We have a very
large supply of mating in all of
the latest colors and patterns, also
beautiful linoleum for the hall.
Prizes very low.
RAMSEY d JONES.
Does not your Office or home
need new desk or book case ?
We have beautiful assortment
of Ladies Desks, Roller-top Desks,
Book Cases, etc.. suitable for the
home or Office. Let US show them
to you.
RAMSEY & JONES.
ESCAPED AN AWFULFATE.
Mr.. II. Haggins, of Melbourne,
Fla, writes, any doctor told me
that I had consumption and moth
ing could be done for me. l was
Npiven up to die. The offer of a
fiee-triaf ib0ttfe Of b. KiDg S New
Discovery for Consumption in
duced me to try it. Results were
startling. / am now on the road
to recovery aud owe sll to DR..
Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life." This great cure is
guaranteed for all throat and lung
Diseases by the Penn Drug Store.
Price Soc. and $1.00. Trial bot
ties free.
[ desire to inform The Edge6eld
people that I handle only choice
beef at my market and never buy OF
kill grass fed cattle. Not being
able to find first class beef cattle
near here. I have just purchased
a lot in Augusta which 1 drove tc
Edgefeld. They cost more Of
course but I sell at the same price
Your patronage is solicited.
H. II. SANDERS.
Our prices on chairs, rockers
tables, beds, wardrobes, bedroom
suits are surprisingly cheap. M
one would think of ordering o.
buying these goods elsewhere i
they see ours before doing 50.
RAMSEY & JONES.
BETTER THAN GOLD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
QUERIES.

1st, What do we learn from the
parable of the Prodigal Son?
(a) From his wandering, riot
GUS life? Speakers, W. H. Yel-
dell and J. }. Griffith.
(b) From his return to his ia
theirs house? Speakers, T. T..
Dorm and F. G. Callison.
End, What are our obligations
as Christians, to the unconverted
in our midst? A. S. Tompkins
and Rev. L. B. White.
3rd, Car a church make mate.
rial progress without Sunday
School? Speakers, R. T. Strom
and Felix P. Walker.
4th, Are cur churches under oh.
legations to support our foreign
home and state mission work; il
so what are The best methods fol
meeting these obligations? Speak
ers, Rev. j. E. Johnson, O. Shep
pard,, Esq, and Col. F. N. K. Bal
lev.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
SUNDAY.

Devotional Exercises at 10 30
g.. m.
II 90 o'clock, Missionary ser
mon by DR.. T, M. Bailey; alter
nate, Rev. P. P. Blalock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
AFTERNOO,

Evidences of a Christian char
acter, or bow I may know l am
Christian. Speakers, Revs. ]. S..
Jordan and P. P. Blalock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-08-26
Graduate Optician

We buy buggies in car lots is
Why we can sell them 80 cheaY.
All styles of Babcock, Tyson &
Jones, Rock Hill and dozens OF
other reliable makes Of buggies
always on hand.
RAMSEY & JONES.