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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Thanksgiving at the College.

AS is the usual custom, on
Thursday last delightful aud
sumptous dinner was served at
the college. On each recurring
Thanksgiving Day, the young
ladies of the college take great
pride and pleasure in decorating
the dining hall, and carly in the
morning beyy of beautiful
girls were up and away to gather
autumn leaves and vines to en-
banee the beauty Of the already
spacious and beautiful dining
ball for this annual feast, and
indeed it was repast. At tho
customary dinner hour six O'clock
the faculty aud students aud
members of the Sophomore, Junior
and Senior classes, and other in
vited guests repaired to the dining
ball. This occasion was the first
since'the opening of school that
theyoung ladies and young gen.
tlemen of the college had been
given an opportunity to become
s:ainted ,.and onzthisz occasion.
thsSonly time during the year,
they were allowed to tnjoy their
repast5in each others society. After
dinner the guests and students
were entertained by hearing
mock trial in the auditorium, at
which some Of the great lawyers,
perhaps juigos Of The future
showed evidence Of coming great
moss. But what of him who is the
author of these things! AS time
wears on, "still the wonder grows.
Each recurring season unfolds to
the people Of Edgeield new and
Jet undreamed of capacities in
the mind and heart of this bene-
factor Of Edgetield under his SUI
pervision. The college has long
since become "a thing of beauty"
and is "a JOY forever.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Scarcity Of Labor a Blessing in

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nay seem to be a. paradox to
EsonsWhohave not givenlt thought
yet its is nevertheless a+5fact, that
I.thesscarcity and unreliabillty of
negro labor is proving 10 be a
!blessing to many farmers in our
county. Whereas in the past some
have kept and supported probably
q score ofunrroftable negroes and
have tried to cultivate the whole
face of the earth, they have now
reduced their acreage, allowing
IS 5me OF, their worn out lands to
restsand enclosing other fields for
increased pasturage. In some Sec
tlons, where labor could rot oe
had. farmers have not only re-
duced their acreage but have been
forced 10 purchase improved,
labor-saving (and labor saving
means me- money saving) implements.
Il has been repeatedly shown
that the only kiud of farming
that:pays is upon the intensive
plan:S :SInatead of planting say
twenty acres of cotton and ten
acresof corn aud gathering ten
bales and one hundred bushels,
plant ten acres Of cotton and five
acres in corn, and with heavy
fertilization and through cultiva-
tion make fiftein bales of cotton
and.two hundred bushels of corn.
.Thisis not faociful estimate.
Many farmers in our county have
proven 1t to BE- true this year. Why
.we3know of ono man who says
thatshe is going to support bis
family aud educate his children
oni:twelve acres of land, He can do
1t, too. There are Hundreds of
others throughout the county who
are "land poor" who can 40 the
same thing, and will when they
are driven to it.
Turn out to grass the vast acres
that you have been half cultiva-
ting for years with Improbable
results, and prepare, fertllize and
cultivate thoroughly a small area
and "a profit will be realized. Start
now BY breaking the land deep.
This ls-the season for deep plow-
ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Wardrcbes, sideboarda, Hat Racks
Chairs, Lounges, iron Bed Springs
We have the best line of Mat
tresses ever brought to Edge field.
Rugs and Mattlngs we have in all
grades. We have also a full line
of Art squares
Our new Hearse arrived and we
ere now ready to respond to calls
at reasonable prices.
Our Undertaking Department
is complete, we have full line of
Coffins of all kinds from cheap
vanished goods to best Metallic.
Our stock Draped Cloth and
White Plush Caskets are as hand
some as ever brought 10 town. We
also keep in stock a nice line
Burial Robes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

goods and comparison of price.
Our stock of vehicles include the
King Of Buggiea. Bahcock: The
Columbia, McFarlan, Brown,
Wrenn and Jewell. We sell the
Mitchell, Owensborro, Piedmont
and Russell wagons. We have the
best limo of Cook and Heating
Stoves ever brought the Edge6eld.
Our Steel Ranger are unexcelled
in style finish and durability.
Three sizes. We offer also the
Iron King, Macks Leader, Crescent
Leader, Globe Leader and Sumner.
All sizes and prices to suit the
purchaser.
In Furniture We have hand
some Oak Suits, Bureaus, Wash
stands with or without Toilet
Chifoniers, Tables, China Closets,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Having enj1yed q var OF p.o.-
perity, now comes befo q the pub
lie feeling that they are in better
position than ever to satisfy their
customers both as to quality and
prices. We have always kept
in stock a full line of Groce-
ries, Wagons and Buggies.
Our line of Furniture has not
been complete for the want of
space. We have overcome this
difficulty by tho addition of a
second story, and we now have a
full and up-to-date stock of Fur
niture.
Mr.. A. a. Glover, formerly with
Ramsey & Jones has charge of the
Vehicle, Furniture and Undertak-
ing Department.
We invite an inspection of our
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
OUR PRICES
Hosiery. Hosiery.

The largest line Of Hosiery ever
brought 10 Edgefeld, all guaran-
tsed to be worth l0c per pair.
Price 4 prs for 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

There is no need to bake cakes
at homo when you can come to our
Setore and get delightful cakes and
crackers that are fresh.
IS TIMMoNs Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Skirts and Jackets.

A very large variety of Ladies'
Tailor Made Skirts and Jackets to
fit all, from the largest to the
smallest, from SO cents up to
$3.50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

There is no better buggy on the
market to-day than the Coz1tna-
bus Buggy. If you 1caut to kno1o
%azL about them ask DR.. j. T.
I Pnttison, DR.. Hammond CaJnai-
schez, DR.. Robert Marsh, Mr.. jas.
~. Holland, Mr.B. r. Nicholson
SyNr. Hanap Aorean. For sale BY
RodJKSET & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

IF you want nice stick seat
sSurry for your wife. One that is
not q horse killer, go. to
EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Hats. Hats.
Blankets. Blankets.

We have bought 500 pairs of
Blankets-believing that we are
going to have an unusual cold
winter-to supply every family in
Edgefeld county. I will let them
go in this sale; will not say any,
thing about the prices, for they
reiaway down, down below New
York prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Just received car load of "Old
Hickory" and "Blue Grass wagons {,
and two car loads of Crock Hill"
and.aHackney" buggiesi We want
to sell you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Do you contemplate painting
your house. II 30, let us eupplJ.
you with the celebrated Heath d
sMilligan paint, lead, yarnish and
stains. None better.
TIMMoNs BROS. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

- If you want solid comfort buy
one oe Mercantile large golden
Elm Rockers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Why 20 to Augusta to buy fur
.niture when you can buy it from
the Mercantile just as cheap and
save railroad fare aud freight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

II Big line mems pants for fa.l
wear inst received. Workmanship
sthe best, styles the latest, and
prices the lowest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Fresh Oatmeal. Quaker Oati
and other kind at.
The PENN DRUa STORE.

The latest fad iu furniture ID
chairs and beds with claw feet.
Edgefeld Mercantile Company
has handsome iron beds with huge
claw feet. Seethem.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
J.. N. COBB.

Wheat and Cotton market may
Auctuate but if you buy a Grown
Mattress from the Edgsfeld Mer-
camille Company, our repose
will be undisturbed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

New Mackerel-the large Is
kind at
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
4 DETERMINATION !AI SALE SALE
GREATEST
D El T Fl r M N A II N S A L E
will commence
Friday, December End and continue
10 DAYS.

During this will feast of bargains such
EDGEFEID of before We n
could
literally
markets
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

When you seIlct a suit from our
samples, and we take your meas
s:ure you. can rest assured that you
viii be pleased with fit, quality,
5s==S.sss s.. NJ AY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

g Have you tried our syrup :?
Genuine Georgia Cane syrup and
all other. varieties always or hand;
TIMMoNs BROS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

On Thursday afternoon during
the Presbyterian meeting cash
collection was taken for the
Thcrnwell Orphapage at Clinton,
which amoulted to something
over $26.00.
Prof L E Whittle who has charge
of the High school at Wards,
spent the Thanksgiving season at
the home of his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. W'hittle. He was ono
ofthe honored guests at the col
1lege on Thursday evening apd
took part in the devotional exerci-
aes in the auditorium.
fit is hard work for you to
pay the small premium for car
rying LIFE INSURANCE, how
will your family be able to pay
the necessary bill for food and
clothing when deprived of your
protection? Come and tell me.
M..F sHERFESEE.
The pleasures of the Thanks
giving season were greatly aug
mented for Miss Corrie Poore by
the unexpected arrival of her
mother, Mrs. Butler Poore, now
of Columbia, 80 kindly remember
ed in Edgefeld, Mrs. Poore spent
Thanksgiving and several days
thereafter with her daughter at
the college, and in town with
friends.
Another disastrous fire occurred
at the Tbornwell Orphanage op
the afternoon of Thanksgiving
Day. The Seminary building con-
taining a large chapel and six
class rooms was burned, the loss
amounting to $4,000, with $1,000
insurance. 1t is a notable incident
that this building was dedicated
in 1883 by Gov. Hugh S. Tbomp-
son, whose death our people are
now lamenting. Only few days
since the Orphanage sustained a,
similar loss in the burning Of
Memorial Hail.
We have just received q solid
car offurniture and have on dis
ply some beautiful Rockers, Bed
room Sets, Chiffonniers, Tables,
etc at very rearonable prices. We
are acknowledged Headquarters for
these goods.
RA MsEY e. JONES
Another great cause for Thanks
giving to the people of Edgefiold
county is in the fact that they
have so wisely chosen steward
for our County Home. MIR. John
Scnrry out of the abundance Of
his kind heart provided for the
inmates of the home q substantial
Thanksgiving dinner, with extra
delicacies suitable to the occasion.
1t is said that. these old and help
less objects of his bounty, enjoy
ed and appreciated this feast of
good things.
The Woman's Mission Society
of the Baptist church are prepar-
ing-a barrel of clothing TO be sent
to Columbia to>our city miss -n-
aries for their use among the mill
operatives of that city. Second
hand clothing in good condition
for women. girls, Or children will
beaceeptable emhers ttlhsis
society are requested to sendtheir
contribution at once to the home
of Mrs. A. L. Barker, that the
barrelmay be packed before the
beginning of the Christmas sea-
son.
TIE congregation of the Bap-
tlst church have made it a habit
for sumo years of making a
Thanksgiving Offering to the
Connie Maxwell Orphauage at
Greenwood. This year the largest
contribution since the custom
wss established, amounting to
$4,000 was sent on Wednesday
by the church treasurer o. Shep-
pard Esq, for thht purpose.
"Honor the Lord with thy sub
stance. and with the first fruits
of all thine increase, 30 shall thy
barns be filled with plenty, and
thy presses burst forth with new
wine".
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

SALESMAN WANTEDto look
after our interest in Edgefeld and
adjacent counties. Salary or COM
{ mission. Address r
LINCOLN Oh COMPANY,
Cleveland, O.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Watson's Business Locals.
Cabbage 2 cts. per pound.
Sweet Potatoes Is cts. per peck.
Best Cream Cheese is cts. per.
porni.
5 Bars o o:tagon Soap for SO cts.
All kinds Of drinks except the
strong
Big line fresh Candies just re-
ce;ved
Genuine Fresh Mackerel 5 cts.
/. Cor 6sfor . quarter.
Apples Oranges, Raisins, Coca
nuts, Bananas, Malaga Grapes,
{ Mixed Nuts.
ankee Beans, Lima Beans,
Fhite Peas, Irish Potatoes, On
siions. Pigs Feet.
Ezs-C CaIl 10 see us aud We will.
gstriveto please you.
Yours truly,
WATSON.
Opp osite g lotion Mill Door.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

The ighestTtest Of q wagon is.
] ssEi,iae years wear. The Mitchell
Wagol,has been used that length
Of time without repairs right in
Edgefeld county. Sold by
EDGEFIELrsMERcANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Clothing. Clothing.

My stock of Clothing is 30 large
you can't judge much from this
advertisement. You will have to
come and! let us show it to you.
We will give you few of our
prices:
Mems $4.00 suits ESQ
Mems $500 suits 3.75
Mems $500 suits Ats
Mems $12 suits 8.75
Mems SIS suits, merchants tailor
made, any size 9.25
A large variety of Boys Suits
that I am making the same cut in
prices as in the mems suits.
Mems Furnishings.
rs dozen Mems Heavy Fleece lined
Underwear, real value, SOC each,
rer pair, this sale 75c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

The Wick or; chairs ofered by
skshia-aNsTcan Iit tifs7e ON any. are the
:handsomest eyersee eensisiE gefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
Fresh Shrimp aud Lobsters at
s.. The PENN DRUG STORE.
New Mincs Meat, Jellatines,
Seeded Raisins, Currants Citron,
Figs and Cocoa Nuts at
The PENN DRUG STORE.

We wish to thank our friends
5 for the generous patronage so
kindly given us the past month,
ard promise themi in return for
Noyemb Der the correct line of fall
merchandise. We have left few
of those Daisy Cloths at prices
much below their real value.
We expect this week a new line
Ladies Collars. Windsor and in
hand ties in blue, brown and all
popular shades. Our novelty line
of PIN sets. side and back combs
are now in and open to iospec-
tion.
Respectfully,
~. THE CORNER STORE,
W. II. Turner, Proprietor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

We are offering 200 beautiful
RUGS. and ART SQUARE at a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

fit is hard work for you to
pay the small premium for car
rying LIFE INSURANCE, how
will your family be able to pay
the necessary bill for food and
clothing when deprived of your
protection? Come and tell me.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
M. f. SHERFESEE.

The pleasures of the Thanks
giving season were greatly aug
mented for Miss Corrie Poore by
the unexpected arrival of her
mother, Mrs. Butler Poore, now
of Columbia, 80 kindly remember
ed in Edgefeld, Mrs. Poore spent
Thanksgiving and several days
thereafter with her daughter at
the college, and in town with
friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

DR.. E. C. Smith spent Thapks-
giving day at the home of Capt.
r. B. Cain near Sumter. There is
no more delightful home in the
state to visi. than that of the
parents of Capt. Cain, hence we
know that DR.. Smith spent a
very pleasant Thanksgiving,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

The merchants Of our town have
done large business, and the
banks have made unusually good
collections. Everything and every
body wears the smile that accom-
panies prosperity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Among the changes which the
new year will bring, will be the
removal of Miss Ella Covar to
Buncombe, where she will reside
with Miss Lizzie Dobey for the
coming year,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Have you seen all Of the heau-
tiful things at Ramsey & Jones?
The largest aasortmeutof of jewelry,
cutglass, gold and silverware ever
brought to our city is displayed in
their cases. The best of all is that
the prices arc remark ABLY cheap.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Revs. c. E. Burts, P. B. Ian
ham, j. T. l.ittlejobn. aud Mes
srs. l.. F. Dorm and J. C. Morgan,
of Parksville, are in attendance
upon the State Bapiist.convention.
Rev. G. E. Burts will probably
preach the convention sermon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
IEd dgeffiie]ld { A d ser +
"WEDNESDAY. NOV. 30 800 {
Ladies you should see J. M.
Cobb beautiful line Of DRESS
GOODS before buying. They are
the newest on the market.

Just think, a Toilet Wash stand
at the Mercantile Store for $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Miss Elizabeth league of Aiken,
who is one ofthe honored instruct
ors in the Aiken graded school,
was guest last week of Mrs. D.
S. Dubose.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Edgefeld's young people had
their ranks increased during last
week by a visit from Tillman
Bunch, now successful student
at Annapolis: While in town he
was the guest of his uncle Col. J.
III. .Tillman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

We have just received solid
car offurniture and have on dis
ply some beautiful Rockers, Bed
room Sets, Chiffonniers, Tables,
etc at very rearonable prices. We
are acknowledged Headquarters for
these goods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Mr.. E. w. Samuel has opened a
shop at the Gray stables where be
will dc all kinds of wood work.
Walter always concentrates oil
of his energy upon what be under
takes and we believe that be will
be successful in his new depart.
ure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

The advance agent of Santa
Claus has arrived at the Penn
Drug Store and is preparing to
make their children of this COM
munity have-a glorious Christmas.
We shall bave more to say of him
next week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

The best shot of the many
Thanksgiving. hunters was made
by Mr.. George F. Minis who Kill
ed a very large hawk with a rifle
at distance of lis yards.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

We will ask our readers to bear
with the shortcomings of this is-
sue. The editor has been disabled
by an attack of grip.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30
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NoNasAA~NeNv Nv a&eS

Th e usual fatalities incident to
the "bot suppers" of the 'olored
folks are being reported.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

Rev G. r. Burts filled the pull
pit at Philippi on Sunday after
noon last, Rev. j. A. Brown the
pastor being at the hospital.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

When it comes to farm.n. Mr..
W T. Walton stands easily at the
head of the column. He is not
only scientific farmer. studying
the soil, plant life, growth, etc.,
but he is at the same time pro-
tracted, successful farmer. He
made 81 bales of cottou averaging
Ats pounds from 81 acres this
year, his other crops being pro-
portionately as good.
All the hunters who have tried
their luck this season say that
game of all kinds is very scarce.
This is probably due to two causes
the long drought Of last summer
and the increased number of hunt
ers, some of whom verify butcher
the game of all kinds. Unless the
game laws are more rigidly en-
forced partridges in some sections
will be exterminated.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-11-30

The. EdgeGeld Mercantile Com
pany is now. ready to sell the
farmers of this county the best
brands of guano on the market.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-04-25

they have only about so feet to run
to cut the big ore shoot, We expect to
have this pre- perty added 10 our list of
shipping mines by the fist CT July.
Ekberg Bros & Co. Will resume de-
velopment next week on their White
Diamond mine in Baain su'ch They
have a i50-foct DRIFT on this property
and have rhipping ore in sight. but
prefer to continue development in
stead of taking out the ore and are
likely to make a good sale in the near
future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-04-25

Tho honest election league OF Den.
yer is endeavoring TO get the voters
cf that city 10 register
Denver's grand Jury is probing into
the election frauds committed in 1902.
Too late now to do any good
The members OF the Irish section of
The St Louis exposition sailed on the
Etruria Saturday from Liverpool. Tho
party numbers ~. It includes expert
lace workers and representatives OF
other branches OF Irish industry.
Many valuable exhibits are on board.
the lace alone being estimated at 81.
100000. Fifteen tons OF Irish soil,
gathered from each of the four prov
inces. also ere being carried.
Electric devices will take the place
Of ticket sellers and gatekeepers at
the st. Louis exposition. Thirty-two
'urnsti'es are being installed at tho
Lindell entrance. which will bo the
main gatewey, and through this ono
entrance II is estimated that nt least
900 persons can pass every sixty sec
onds. To gpln admission to tho
grounds a person must deposit half.
dollar In slot; the coin releases "A
lever that unlocks the turnstlle for
one person to pass through. The turn
'tile then locks automatically. separ-
ate turnstiles are being installed for
children, at which quarter will op-
crate the mechanism.