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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
N1choIson-Sheppard.

Tb re will gatherin our Metho-
dist church this evening an eager
and happy throng to witness the
plightlng of the troths of two uni
yersally beloved young people.
Mr.. B. e. Nicholson. the hand
some, talented groom to whonI for
tune has beel, especially kind, will
lead TO the altar the beautiful, ac-
complished bride. Miss Helen
Sheppard, aud there amid the
smiles OF friends and loved ones,
and beneath the gaze of HIM who
witneeseth all things, their happy
young lives shall be made one.
This happy union brings into
closer and more intimate relation
ship two of Edgefeld's oldest,
most honored aud most aristocratic
families. The groom, who is one
of the ahlest young lawyers in the
state, is the eld st sou of the la
mented Gen. B. E. Nicholson, of
hallowed memory, and the 5eauti-
full bride is the eldest daughter OF
Hon. j. c. Sheppard. There is
little wonder then taat their nup-
tials have for weeks bf en- a favorite
topic of conversation both at home
and abroad.
Rev. A. B. Watson, who, in the
nineties, was for four years the
beloved pastor of our Methodist
church, will oficiate at the altar,
speaking the words that shall
make one Of the twain. Mr.. James
T. Bacon will in his inimitable
manner play Tho wedding march.
Mics Rhett Sheppard, a sister of
the bride, is maid OF honor and
the bridesmaids nre Misses Maxcie
Sheppard, Kate Sheppard, Efie
Sheppard, Saliie May Nicholson,
Sophie Nicholson, Eleanor Nichol-
son, Miss Matte Aldrich, of Barn.
we'll, Miss Florence Wood, of
Aiken, Miss Effie Rogers, of Dar-
Iingtou and Miss Lula Jones, of
Ridge Spring. Mr.. R. H. Nichol-
son will be the best man, and the
ashers are Messrs. ], HI. Allen, w.
Fl. Nicholson, J. II. Nicholson, F.
G. Tompkins, of Colnmbla Faust
Nicholson ana L. T. Boatwr:ght of
Ridge Spring.
At the co clusion of the cere-
mony at the church the bridal
party and great host of invited
guests will attend reception at
the elegant home of the bride's
parents, Hon. and Mrs. J. C. Shep-
pard. Never before has there been
recorded upon the pages of Edge.
fields social history more bril-.
liant.event than will be the Nichol.
son-Sheppard wedding and recep.
tion of this evening.
The ADVERTISER extends in ad.
vance slnoerest congratulations to
our happy young friends who en-.
bark upon the matrimonial ses
under such favorable auspices.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Nicholson
| will be at home to their friends a.
their beautiful home, "East Hill,'
on Colum bia street.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

DR.. C. j. Moffett is graduate of
medicine and has as much right to
prescribe for the sick as any physi-
clan, and gives to mothers his "TEE-
TRINA" the best remedy they can
use for their teethipg children.
"TEETHINA" Aids Digestion, Regu-
latps the Bowels, Overcomes and
Counteracts the Effects of the Sum-
mer's Heat and makes teethlng easy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
Winthrop College
Scholarships and Entrance
Examination.

The examination for the award
Of vacant scholarships in Win
throp College and for the admis-
sion of new students will be held
at the County Court House on
Friday July 9Th, al 8 A. M. APP
pllcations must not be less than ff-
teen years of age. When scholar
ships are vacated after July s, they
will be awarded to those maxim G
the highest average at this exami-
nation.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session
will open September 21. 1904. For
further information and catalogue
address,
PRES. D. B. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
SULPHUR
NATURS'S GREATEST.
GERMICIDE. ; &: i.
AFreer Csc of 1t Would Save
Doctors Bills. 9

Doctors Bills. lts.
Greater healing power can be
had in the privacy of the home by
using Hancock's Liquid Sulphur
in lie balh thar by journeying to
the most famous sulphur springs
Greater benefits to the skin, q
clear and more beautiful complex
ion can be had by using the harm !
less Hancock's Liquid Sulphur fof
the toilet than by the use of dan2
gerous drugs and cosmetics.
Liquid Sulphur crrts dandruffE
eczema, pimples, salt rheum, Itch
hives, erysipelas and all open soref.
1t is natures greatest germacide.
Write to Haneock's Liquid Sui
phur Co., Baltimore, Md, for free
booklet, or ask your druggist for
Flancock's Liqnid Sulphur.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

1t is generally regretted that
Capt.. R. B. Cain will be with us
no more, having resigned as mem
Ler of the faculty Of the S, G. G.
I. to engage in the insurance busi-
ness at Sumter. For six years Capt.
Cain has dwelt among US, during
which time he has made many
lasting friends. AS a teacher he
has always rendered faithful ser
vice and as a citizen none have
been more loyal to Edg.6eld. The
good wishes of his host of friends
60 with him to his new field.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
THE H-U-MA-NI.C "SIIOEn

is a creation of modern brain,
bearing exactly fitted to the mus
cles and outlines of the foot.
Yet this is no help to you unless
you are wearing pair. The in.
Simultaneous touch Of the H-u.
manic teaches you new lesson
5insfoot comfort for sale at the
CORNER STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

We have bought heavily of Fruit
Jars, Jelly Tun1blers. ETC., ant, can
save you money on these goods.
The EDGEFIELD M.RCANT;LE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
theis work.
Pains, achesandrheu-
matisn come from e1-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
AN OPEN LETTER.
TO Our FRIENDS AND PATRONS:

4
ON April nth we naugurate what we termed Red
Letter Cut Price Cash Sale. During this sale store
crowded with larger buyers who simply ascnshed at
the beautiful goods have stock at such low prices
WE intended get the regular prices at the expiration
have decided not to change the prices though the
small You will have therefore the opportunity to buy
goods at little above the of production that you did
during this ten day sale.
OUR aim is to furnish those who favor with their
patronage the newest and best goods at the lowest
prices possible Any wishing procure Dry Goods,
Notions Shoes Should not fail to examine our stock
before buying Tho Red Letter Sale but the prices
will not be changed We will take pleasure in showing any
one through whether they wish to purchase or not
Come and be convinced that are not trying to de-
ceve you.
Respectfully,
@. g.. MA Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Ss1oney uouOic.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart Is
over-woridng in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
It used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. KiIfner's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
coon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits E.1kEN
by all druggists in fifty esMssTk s%;:::::sss
cent and one-dollar siz
aes. You may have sssaa!. GE@szg ss!sssssssss
sample bottle by mail Homo Of swampRoos.
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
5 out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. KilmeI
&. Co., Binghamton, N. Z.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
Advertised Letters.

List ofletfo.s remaining in tn g
Post office at Edgefeld June 11th
1904:
Miss Annie Anderson, Miss
Matte Harrison Mrs. L. B. King,
Mrs. L. B. King, Maria Killing
ham, Mary Bell Mitchell, Miss
Menyer Moore, ]. B. Mitchell Ed
mund Roney, Mrs. Matte Robson
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

A big reduction in Negligee
Shirts and Summer Underwear at
C. E. MAYS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

If you want the best cigars our
to obaccos, aid of course you do
come 70
TIE PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

There is no need to bake cakes
at home when you can come to our
store and get delightful cakes and
crackers that are fresh.
T1MMoNs Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

We want the housewives to know
that they can get Cheese Sand
wiches, Butter Thin Biscuits, Five
O'Clock Teas, Social Teas and other
nice crackers at
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Photographs in latest Spring
and Summer styles on the. new
and beautiful cards are .on exhi-
bition at the gallery-Call and
see them.
r. II. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
Oyer.Mork Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood In your body passes through
.rour kidneys once every three minutes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

200 beautiful Rugs aud Art
Squares going from 25c to $1,000
at Cobb's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

The girls are taking advantage
of leap yearin Sumter. That city
is to have twenty June weddings.
Who'll be next i'll Edge6eld
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Ladies you will find just what
you want in "Crushed" belts, New
Ribbons and Laces, and New Cor
sets at COBB'S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Let us furnish your house at q
little cost. Solid Oak Suits, from
$23 up, chairs from so cents up
aud Solid Oak Rockers from $1.50
up.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

AS is her custom after COM
mencement each year, Mrs. c. j..
Ashley, accompanied by Miss
Florence Bush and ldessrs. Joe
and Elmore Ashley, left yesterday
to spend month at her former
home in Ellenton. Their Edge
field friends generally and Bun
combe neighbors particularly will
greatly miss them during their
absence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15
We have in stock a full line OF
Iron, Enameled and Brass Beds,
With Springs to fit.
RAMSEY &yJoNEs.
FOR SALE: All kinds and
grades oflumber. Send me your
orders.
D. b. HOLLINGSW ORTIZ.
We want the ladies to call and
see our OIL Stoves for Cooking.
The EDGEF1ELD MERCANTILE Co.

Just received car load of "Old
Hickory" and "Blue Grass" wagons
and two car loads of "Rock Hill''
aud Hackney" buggies. We want
to sell you.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

OF leap years Sumter. nA.tscl
/. is to have twenty June weddings.
Who'll be next i'll Edge6eld?
Hon. James P. Bean. declines to
become candidate for Superin-
tendent of Education. His formal
declination appears elsewhere IN
our columns.
Man Staying grows apace in sa-
luda county. A negro was shot to
death, seemingly without provoca-
ton, by white men at Clouds
creek bridge on Monday last.
Better can your fruit before
the cold kills it. The Edgefeld
Mercantile Company bough. O tre-
mend GUS stock of Jelly Tumblers
and Fruit Jars. They can save
you money on these goods. s
There will be meeting OF the.
Democratic Executive Committee
on Thursday June 30tb. All mem
bers will please be present, as
business of Importance will be.
transacted.
THcs. H. RA1NsF ,RD,
Chairman.
Mr.. E. J. Norris gives some in.
teresting figures in his insurance
advertisement which can be found
elsewhere in our columns: The
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance.
Company which be represents.
offers liberal contracts and pays.
large dividends. Those who con-.
template taking out a policy
should call upon Mr.. Norris.
There is no let up in the build
ing boom. Mr.. E. S.Johpson has
contracted with Mr.. w. S. G.
Heath for the erection of six
room residence on the lot near the
new depot which he recently pur-
chased from Capt. S. NJ. Rice. We
have also been informed that the.
Edgefeld Mercantile Company.
contemplates enlarging it's store
by making it longer ard adding.
another story to tie building.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Hon. James P. Bean declines to
become a candidate for Superin-
tendent of Education. His formal
declination appears elsewhere in
'our columns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Miss Mary Auld, the very ac-
complished daughter Of Mrs. En-
ma Auld and sister of Rev. Mar
vim Auld, who has formerly resi-
ded at Greenwood, has come to
make her home in Fdgefeld. Her
coming among us is decided gain
for our social and religious life
aud it is needless to say that she
e most cordially welcomed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Man Staying grows apace in sa;
luda county. A negro was shot to
death, seemingly without provoca-
ton, by white men at Clouds
creek bridge on Monday last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

We would suggest to the candi-
dates that they supply their war15-
robes, grips or carpot-bags with
socks of the latest Partisan mode
This new covering for the feet has
a compartment for each toe and is
said to prevent corns, which would
enable these gentlemen to run
more easily the race that is SET
before them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Col. and Mrs. F. N. K. Bailey
aud children left on Saturday for
Bamb berg to spend several days
with Mrs. Bailey's parents. Frorl
there they go to Wedgefeld to visit
the home of Capt. R. B. Cain, and
from there thay will journey to
Paris mountain where they have
rented cottagoefor the summer.
The great responsibilities and
arduous lnbors..of the.seasion just
closed have borne heavily upon
Col. and Mrs. Bailey and they are
greatly in need of absolute rest to
prepare them for the very heavy
work of the session Of ,1904,O5.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Edgeield's two gifted candi-
dates for solicitor OF the 9Th cir
emit, Capt. N. G. Evans and S.
McG. Simklns, Esq, have formal
ly filed their pledges with State
Charm an Jones and will fight to
q flush, but not along the lines
adopted by some of the candidates
| for railroad commissioner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Mr. J D Timmons, who is mem
ber of the new firm of Messrs.
Timmons Bros, speut several days
in Edge6eld last; week. These
young men arc rapidly coming to
the front in Edgefeld's mercantile
world. You can't keep honest,
hard-working men down.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-15

Maj. Ralph D. Epps, who is te
bs a member of the S. C. G. I
faculty next session, completed 9
special course in history last week
at the South Carolina college and
graduated in the law department.
being among the few who were
highly distinguished in this de.
partment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17
An Odd Court Incident.

Sensational incidents are not uncom-
mon in the closing stages Of famous
criminal trials. One of the most re-
markable occurred in Melbourne on the
last day Of the trial of Ned Kelly.
known as the 'ironclad bushranger or
Australia" A knife dropped from a
gallery overhead and fell at the feet
of the desperate in the dock. He had
every temptation to grasp it and put
an end to his existence, for there was
not the slightest chance Of his escap-
ing the gallows. But 1t was promptly
picked up by bailiff, and It's owner
was arrested and brought before the
judge. He pleaded that the occurrence
was purely accidental, and the explana-
ton was accepted by the court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17
ODD FACTS ABOUT COLOR.
One of Them Is That There Ii No
Food That Is Blue.

Food Thar IL nue.
Did Won ever notice that there is no
blue food? We eat things green, red,
yellow and violet; flesh, fish or plants
in all the colors of the rainbow except
blue.
Many deadly poisons are blue in col
or. such as bluestone or the deadly
nightshade flower. The color stands In
our slang for everything miserable and
depressing.
But this is only one of thousand
queer facts about colors.
Heat a bar Of iron and the particles
Of the metal are set in motion, shak-
ing violently one against another.
Presently the surrounding ether Is set
in motion in large, slow waves through
the air. like the waves of the sea, until
they break upon our skin and give US
the sensation Of heat. AS the iron gets
hotter other waves are set in motion in
immense numbers, travelling at more
than lightning speed, and these break
upon the eye, giving us the sensation
Of red light.
The redhot iron, getting still more
heated, throws out other sets of waves,
still smaller and more rapid-orange.
yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, all
the colors of the rainbow. The eye
cannot tell one from another; the whole
bundle of rays mixed up gives us an
impression Of white. That is the glow
from white hot iron, and such Is the
light from the still greater brightness
Of the sun. Sunlight is a bundle oil
rays of light-red, orange, yellow
green, blue, indigo and violet all mixed
together. The mixture Of all colors Is
white light. The absence Of all color
is utter darkness.-New York Journal
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17
Strange Fate of an English Earl.

81 came across a bit of treasure the
other day." writes q Washington au-
thor who is down on Cape Cod. ut
is the log book of the schooner Hera,
which sailed from Boston on day
In the seventies. She sailed with q
new first mate on board.
HE seemed an ambitious man, and
he understood navigation. The cap
tain suspected him Of desire to be
master of q vessel himself some day,
but there was little about him to sug-
gest that he was anything but a sailor.
The third day out he was caught by
the down haul of the mizzen and went
overheard. His body was never recov-
cred. When the Hera came back from
her voyage she was met by two Eng
lishmen. They had crossed the wa
ter posthaste to find that first mate.
Somebody had died in England, and
we'll, the man who was lost off that
Yankee schooner was the Earl OF
Aberdeen. Washington Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17
PROFESSIONAL EATERS.
Indians Employ Substitutes TO Com
sumo Food For Them.


One Of the most striking customs OF
the past that are preserved by the In
dams of today is found among the
tribes on the Devils Lake reserva-
ton In North Dakota. An official OF
the Indian service gives the following
account Of this peculiar practice;
"From time immemorial the Devils
Lake Sioux have adhered to an old
custom in regard to the treatment OF
a guest. According to their etiquette,
It is the bounden duty Of the host to
supply his guest with all the food he
may desire, and as a rule the appor-
tionment set before the visiting Indian
ia much in excess Of the capacity OF
single man.
"But by the same custom the guest
is Obliged to eat all that is placed be-
fore him, else he grossly insults MS
entertainer. 1t was found that this
practice would work a hardship. but
instead of dispensing with the Gus
tom the Indian method OF reasoning
was applied, and what is known as the
professional eater was brought to the
front.
"While the guest is supposed to eat
all that is placed before him. 1t serves
the same purpose if his neighbor as
sists in devouring the bountiful repast,
the main object being to have the
plate clean when the meal is finished.
ut Is not always practicable to de-
pend upon neighbor at table to as
sist in getting away with large din
ner. and in order to insure the final
consumption of the allotted portion
visiting Indians call upon these pro-
fessional eaters, whose duty 1t Is TO
sit beside them through meal ana
eat what the guest leaves. The pro
fessional eaters are never looked upon
in the light of guests, but more as
travelling companions with a particu-
lar duty to perform.
These eaters receive from 81 TO y
and even So for each meal where they
assist II is stated by the agent OF
the Devils Lake reservation that one
Of the professional eaters has been
known to dispose Of seventeen pounds
Of beef at sitting. That they are
capable of eating an almost fabulous
amount | myself can testify.
gienic Gazette.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17
ODD MOON BELIEFS.
Tns orb OF Night as Food For the
Immortal Gods.


immortal Gods.
Certain it is that belief in the moon
as the abode of the fathers was widely
spread among the people speaking the
Aryan languages. To the present day
the peasants in SwaCSa are heard to
say, MAY go TO the moon II did It,"
instead Of MAY l die il did It," Nay,
people who work on the Sabbath day
are threatening even now that they
will 20 to the moon-that Is, that they
will die and be punished in the moon.
A more startling idea-peculiar, 1t
would seem, to India-was that OF the
moon serving as the food OF the gods.
And vet. though 1t sounds strange to
us. it was not so very unnatural an
idea after all. The gods, though invisl-
BILE. had been located In the sky. In
the same sky the golden moon, often
compared to q round of golden butter,
was seen regularly to decrease. And
II 1t were being consumed by anybody
by whom could 1t be consumed II not
by the gods? Hence the ready conclu-
sion that it was so and that 1t was. In
fact, this food which secured to the
gods their immortal life.
If so much had once been granted,
then came the question, How was the
moon Gradually increased and restored
TO its fullness? And here the old SUI
perstition came in that the souls OF the
departed entered the moon, so that the
waxing Of the moon might readily be
accounted for by this more ancient ar
ticle of faith. Hence the systematized
belief that the moon wanes while 1t Is
being eaten by the gods and that IL
wakes while it is being filled by the
departed souls entering It, A last con
clusion was that the gods when feed
ing on the moon were really feeding Oh
the souls of the departed.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17
Grant and His Boy Admirer.

An intimate friend Of President
Grant said to him one day, General,
my little boy has heard that all great
men write poor hands, but he says he
believes you are a great man in spite
of the fact that you write your sigma
ture so plainly that anybody can read
it."
The president took a card from his
pocket, wrote his name on it and hand
ed it to him.
"Give that to your boy" he said
"and tell him 1t is the signature Of a
man who is not at all great, but that
the fact must be kept G secret between
him and me."-Boston Christian Regis
ter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-09-17

"This won't go for only one stamp"
said the village postmaster to old I'm
Gle Kiah as the latter handed him a
bulky and much sealed missive.
"Whuf for? What's de maddah wild
dat?"
TOO heavy" replied the postmaster,
balancing it on his hand.
"Umph! 1 tole dat boy so when he
was a-writin' of it. I tole him he was
writin' too heaby han, but he KEEP
on a-bearin' down an a-bearin' down
on de pen, lahk load O. hay. I'll take
it back, sab, an mex him write wild a
pencil. l amt gwine spen' no mo- 2
centses jes' fer his pigheadedness." t