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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

BOARDERS WANTED: Two
S gentlemen can secure board 81
:ssthe home. of Miss Lizzie Dobey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Brighten and beautify your
homes with new. Rugs, Mating
Pictures. We have them in end
less variety at very reasonable
prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

We are offering 200 beautiful
RUGS and ART SQUARE at s
bargain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Our furniture stock is complete
in every department. See our Bed
Rooms suits, Wardrobes, China
Closets Book cases, Chiffonni ers.
Tables, and Chairs of all kinds.
Our prices Oh these goods are in
reach of all.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Just received single Bed Springs
and Mattress to fit.
EEGEFIELD MERCANTILE STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Mrs. Ethel Payne Black and
Miss Zena Payne. of Johnston,
both of whom ere greatly beloved
in Edgefeld, were guests of Mrs.
w. E. Lott on Sunday last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

WANTED: To trade a pair Of
plantation mule. in good condi.
.tien for 3 pair of medium weight
horses, =, :
Trenton, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Fresh Shrimp.aud. Lobsters at
TIE PENN Drug STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Now Mince Meat, Je.latines,
Seeded Raiains, Currants Citron,
Figs and Cocoa Nuts at
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

We sell the celebrated Blue
Ribbon Springs for beds and
Agnarantee. them for five years.
EDGEFIEID MERCANTILE COMPANY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Fresh Oatmeal, Quaker Oatt
and other kind at
The PENN DRUa STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21
County 9IgasnllG's Notice:
County Treasurer's Office.

Edgefeld, S. c., October Gre, 1904.
The tax levy for various purposes is
as follows:
The tax bonks will be open for COL
lecting State, County and School taxes
lor 1904 from October Is, 1904, to
March1, 1906. No penalties will be
added until January LIST, 1905. a pen
atty OF. one per cent. will be added on
all taxes unpaid by January lst, 1905.
q penalty of two per cent. on all un-
paid by February 1st, 1905. penalty
of seven per cent will be added ON all
unpaid March l, 1905.
For state S mills
For County mills
For School mills
Special Act for County Offices a mills
For Shaw r r bonds n mills
For Pickens r R bonds 3% mills
Fol-. Wise R R bonds IA mills
For Edgetield School bonds mills
For Edgetield r K bonds III mills
For lEdgefield school mills
For Johnston school 3mllls
All male persons living within cor
porate limits of cities or towns, stu
dents attending any college or school
of tho State, ministers in charge OF
regular Congregations, teachers en-
ployed in public schools. school trus-
tees during their term of Office, per-
SONS permanently disabled and those
actually. engaged in the quarantine
rerviCp5of hr State are exempt from
the Payment of road tax. all other
male persons between the ages of le
and 50years are required to ray said
road tax, or work not less than six
days during the year.
The polltax is $l.CO.
C. NJ. WILLIAMS,
s,,-l,,ss- II 4 oonptu
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21
TERMS OF SALE:

UIt1UD "a W. y
One half cash, and the balance on
credit of one year, with interest iron
the day of sale. Purchaser to CIV,
bond and q mortgage of the premlse:
sold to secure the payment OF th'
credit portion or all cash atthe pur-
chasers option--terms. must be com
piled with or satisfaction given K
Master or he il authorized to resell
the same day.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w. F. ROATH,
Master, E. c., s. C.,
Dec, 7th, 1904
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Mrs. Emma Dobson was g visi
tor last week at the home of her
son, Mr.. Charles R. Dobsou, who
ia one OF the most successful
young business men in Augusta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-date farmer knows
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get The most eggs. Science.
Bat how about the children?
Arc they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
arc soft and undeveloped, a
ile,l ana llluSClS lOOu IL tIlCJ
arc thin and weak and a blood
food if there is anemia3
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle.
the Line and Soda make bone
and brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

The Wicker chairs offered by
sths Mercantile Company are the
handsomost ever seen il Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

During the last week we have
noticed that great mum ber of
large loads of hay aud fodder
have been brought in and sold on
this market. This indicates that
many farmers have made all they
need at home and have surplus
which is being converted into
casb.
A great number Of hogs are
being fattened and killed this
fall, and the weather, has been
ideal for curing meat. People are
beginning to learn from practical
experience that it pays to grow
corn in abundance which enables
them to supply their tables with
"hog sSs sSsI}niny' of their own
Ing. NJ. B. Potter of
Mr.. and MN ode Island, who by
providence !, khAsd prolonged 80
their repeated aSSUe greatly en-
lourn among US haA many of our
deared themselves t~A spend an
people, have arrived to$Ae of Mr..
other wipter,ot the homS They are
and Mrs. Nj. A. Taylor greeted by
being very warmly mem Der them
many friends who rer
80 pleasantly.
Mr.. B. l.. Jornow in Kentucky
Luther. Jones ars6oice horses and
buying some cYmarket. These ex-
mules for .thish very successful
sssIeneed; aMi person direct to
@ IA for their stock.
arrive in few days
s Ss will follow as the needs
people require.
#the frst.day of the newy year
S. And Mrs. VIM. p. Calhoun
eebrate-the 18th anniversary
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Thore is no need TO bake 8
& At home when you cancome Il
store and get delightful cakesl
IS crackers that are fresh.
T1MMoNs BIZ q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21
Loe4L NEWS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mra. Kate Black is visiting
friends at her former home at
Nillett, S. C.
Mrs. E. c. Winn spent last
week with her adopted daughter,
Mrs. Evan Cochran, who resides
near Rehoboth.
Mr.. ]. P. QUITS, the efficient. and
popular manager of the Edgefeld
Mercantile Company, made q
business trip to Augusta on Satur-
day last.
On Sunday morning last Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Whittle uni
ted with our Baptist church by
letters from the Baptist church of
Winnsboro.
Mrs. Emma Dobeon was a visi
tor last week at the home of her
son, Mr.. Charles R. Dobsou, who
ia one OF the most successful
young business men in Augusta.
Heintz's Pickles aud Durkee's
Salad Dressing at
TIMMoNs BROS.
Mrs. Ethel Payne Black and
Miss Ze ma Payne, of Johnston,
both of whom ere greatly beloved
in Edgefeld, were guests of Mrs.
w. E. Lott on Sunday last.
Rev. C. E. Burtf left for Black.
vile on Tuesday afternoon. He
will officiate at a marriage in that
little city this afternoon, return
ing to Edgefeld Thursday morn
ing.
Mr.. Mosely F. Sherfesee left on
Saturday last for Columbia and
from there he will 60 to Charles
ton to spend. Christmas with his
mother, returning to Edge6eld
about New Year.
Miss Hettie Sheppard will HE
away to the snow-capped
mountains to spend the Yule-tide.
On tomorrow she leaves for camp
obello to spend fortnight with
her cunt Mrs. FAINT.
Come to US for Cranberries.
Mince Meat, Gelatine and all al
tae seasons delicacies. )'
TIMMoNs6R
Miss Lou Gary, who !, ono of
Edge6eld's brightsssr beacons @ in u,
all religious workleft IN Mnndau 80
last to spend theaholldav season asa1
Cokesbury. CT
Among shs.home-oomers and
holiday b az, ,vi.s:i5rs that will be in
EGgenelo uring Christmas, none
will Will ,s oe nore cordially gr. sted /
tnaL y and Mrs. Ware go 80 sl
2I .. Eech Island. and Mr..
f!r of Atlanta.
Mr.. Jesse w. Dorm, who q
ne travelling representa- J
lessrs. Allen and Baxley, IA
1sta spent SATURDAY. last |ses
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Come to us for Cranberries
Mince Meat, Gelatine and all s.
tae seasons delicacies.
TJMMoNs<
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

The BEST 10 cents Salm222SS
5the market can be had at
3 ~. TEE PENN DRUG STD
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

81 Eech Island. and Mr.
f!r of Atlanta.
Mr.. Jesse w. Dorm, who
he travelling representa-
Aessrs. Allen and Baxley,
'usta spent Saturday last
'lty He was accompanied,
ldest daughter, d Miss Nav
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21
T1MMoNs BROS.

Heintz's Pickles aud Durkee's
Salad Dressing at
T1uuoNa Rpos
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21
=Edgefield q A d Vertiiser
;SWEDNEsDAY. DEC. 81, 1904.

HORSE STRAYED: straysd
rom Edgefeld G. H., last Sunday
might Dec. 18th inst,s one good
looking dark bay horse, has one
s;Ssor two white feet, and rub on
fright hind leg. Reasonable COM
sspeneationt !, party returning Linn
;stos sms. ,ss
SJ. WIN. THURMoND.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

On Sunday morning last Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Whittle uni
ted with our Baptist church by
letters from the Baptist church of
Winnsboro.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Mra. Kate Black is visiting
friends at her former home at
Nillett, S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Miss Lou Gary, who o,o oe
Edgefeld's brighttsgfs ttsgs beaeons con- in II,
all religious workleft on Mnnda 80 =
last to spend thebol,dMau M - Moaaay go,
Cokesbury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Miss Hettie Sheppard will HE
away to the snow-capped
mountains to spend the Yule-tide.
On tomorrow she leaves for camp
obello to spend fortnight with
her cunt Mrs. FAINT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Fresh 'canolss;of arr Vds, also
-FFff1its1n great variety &A abun-
dance at
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Among Among ;sa3.s.home-oomers and
no1.esy ~ visbrs that will be in
Eageneio uring Christmas, none
Will WILL o. oe d'60re cordially gr. etod
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Mr.. Mosely F. Sherfesee left on
Saturday last for Columbia and
from there he will 60 to Charles
|'ton to spend. Christmas with hls
mother, returning to Edge6eld
about New Year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Rev. C. e. Burtf left for Black
vile on Tuesday afternoon. He
will officiate at a marriage in that
little city this afternoon, return
ing to Edgefeld Thursday morn.
ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

r. W. HUNT,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

P. P. BIAIocK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Mr.. ]. P. QUITS, the efficient. and
popular manager of the Edge6eld
Mercantile Company, made a
business trip to Augusta on Satur-
day last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Mrs. E. c. Winn spent. last
week with her adopted daughter,
Mrs. Evan Cochran, who resides
near Rehoboth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

1es and Dr.. w
Mr.. B. L.. Jornow in Kentucky
Luther. Jones are1oice horses and
ouying some cYmarket. These ex-
mules tor thlsM very successful
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-12-21

Fresh Citror, Currants, Seeded
Raisins, Figs, Nuts, Dates Prunes
can be had from us at very reason
able prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
The Commercial Club.

''The Commercial club is inaugurating a vigorous campaign for an increased membership" said director of the club. "The record of the club during the past year has been very gratifying one and it's work has been most beneficial in in ducing new industries to locate in this section and in advertising the advan- tages of Birmingham to the outside world. A revised roll of the membership is now in course of preparation and will soon be published That 1t may be ac- curate. in addition to the campaign for membership there will be a close collec- ton of dues.
 "Beginning with the new year the Com mercial club will enter Gpon a period of unusual activity and the members are taking great interest in the organization. The last meeting of the club was a record breaker in point of attendance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
IN HOTEL LoB8IES
Tree Plantlnq Time.


 T can remember some years ago when birmingham had no shade trees' except a lew scattering ones of natural srowtn' the remnants of the old time forest wnicn was here before this spot was transformed Into an agricultural field remarked one or the older citizens yesterday
 Now we observe a quite splendid array of stately oaks, elms and other shady trees on most all of the streets and in home lots. These trees are beautiful and are comfort and health producers. They were carefully planted five, ten' fifteen and twenty years ago, and are Of ines- timable value.
 ''The hand that plants tree and gives to 1t care and attention is a benefactor and civic pride Is always promoted by tree culture Trees, like flowers. have a refining influence upon any family or community
 Now this is tree-planting time, and would like to see at least one more tree for each man, woman and child in this city planted during this season. It will not cost much to do this and will add im- mensely to the beauty and value of Bir- mingham homes, highways, parks and play places"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
pecemhar Truck Growing.

December is quite busy month with the truck gardeners around Birmingham" {" remarked an intelligent and industrious Italian gardener last night We are all busy this month preparing ground for the early spring vegetables. Do you know that the gardeners of this valley are earliest of all others, north of the sea- coast truckers in getting vegetables into market?
 Tt is true. and it Is done by the in- tensity of our system of preparation and cultivation. We fertilize heavily and work vigorously.
 while the December products of our gardeners are not as yet large they are profitable. We gather this month young fresh lettuce. radishes, chellots and sev- eral kinds of salad plants and fresh from the ground they bring good prices.
 "The trucking industry of Jefferson is increasing every year, and we have an excellent market right here at home.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
Talking of a Revival

''The people of Anniston are talking of revival of industrial prosperity in that town with a persistency and enthusiasm that leads one to believe there will soon be some substantial results.' said a travelling man last night. T believe that the Annston car plant has agreed to re- new operations and continue in full blast for a period of ten years. provided the city will construct a viaduot over the company's tracks on Tenth street which will remove all danger of accidents and possible lawsuits
 "The tracks of the company cross Tenth street, one of the busiest thorough fares in town. and as the switch engines are continually passing in and out the spacious yards of the plant and there are a number of tracks pedestriaiN pass ing along the sidewalk are apt to get run over. The gates of the plant open di- rectly on the sidewalk and 1t is impossible for a person to see a train coming out until he steps in front of the gate
 "The proposed viaduct will also ex- tend over the railroad tracks just east of the plant and will greatly facilitate traffic on Tenth street.
 "The car plant is the most important industry in Anniston. With this plant. the Woodstock furnaces and the pipe works in operation all the time there would be a speedy awakening in the in- dustrial circles of the town. Still, a great deal of building is going on all the time and large number of handsome new residences have been erected within the past year or two"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
Cnttnn Prices and PrOduCtion.


 Between the reports made to the census bureau by the ginners and the estimate of the agricultural depart ment made public last Saturday, the world has been led to believe that the present cotton crop will exceed twelve million bales. w. P. Brown of New Orleans says, however. it will not ex. ceed Il, ,60O,O0O bales. The dealers in the staple seem to have accepted the government figures, for the value of a bale has gone down about twenty dol lars since September.
 Twenty dollars a bale! It is great fall. Twenty times twelve mil lions is $240, 100000. Twenty times six millions is s12O,OOO,OO0, and this is just about the loss that has overtaken spinners, merchants and farmers in the last sixty days.
 MT. Brown says the bear specu- lators are depressing the price of cot ton He should have said that the government afforded them the coveted opportunity. MT. Brown, however, holds that the remainder of the crop is well worth ten cents a pound. He says to our merchants, bankers and farmers: Hold firm, stand together. and don't give your cotton away at present prices"
 The big slump has doubtless run It's course. It is not probable that cotton will go below 71s cents at the pores. Buying by the mills may set in, and consumption will certainly be stimu- lated by seven-cent cotton. Before producers part with the remainder of bales in their hands they should cob- slider well Mir Browns recent address. He presents. facts and figures that cannot easily be answered, if at all. Government estimates are by no means conclusive, and the man who holds his cotton may be able before springtime comes again to market his bales at ten cents. At any rate give MT. Drown a hearing. In order that all may see that the December est. mate of the government is not final, we add here it's predictions and the outputs of recent years, as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
The Alley Nuisance.

"If it were not for the alleyways of Birmingham I should say that the city was excellently planned" remarked a travelling man in the lobby of the St. Nicholas last evening" but your alleys beauty of Birmingham.
 "washlngton City. which Is generally considered model of 0 city. is about the only other important town in Amer ica which is cursed by the alleyway. Washington was laid off more than a century ago. and there is some excuse for the bunder there but why the founders of Birmingham, as late as 1871, made such a mistake as this I cannot under stand, for many years ago the people dis- covered the trouble with Washington and discussed ways and means for abolishing the alleys. The discussion is still going on and Washington can never become a true model until she does abolish those miserable, narrow paths.
 'The alley is a disease producer, a filth breeder, a sin producer. It seems to me that your best remedy here Is to regulate the character of buildings fronting or backing upon alleys requiring them to be substantial, light well the way with electricity paved with stone and require property holders to keep them perfectly cleanly, all at the expense of the owners of abutting property. This would make rents along the alleys necessarily high and run out of them the low classes who inhabit them now.
 "Surely something will have to be done to purify the Birmingham alley"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-07
Rurnlnu Issues Avoided.

The country is full of plans for tar if revision. The subject is discussed in all states and on all convenient occasions. But the President has not a word to say about it. He may not have heard about it, or he may be waiting until the war between the re' visionists and the tariff barons sub sides. Whatever his tariff plans may be. he is as to them as silent as a mummy in his annual message. It is plain a great conflict is going on in the inner circle, and the President hesitates-something he rarely does.
 Nor does reciprocity with Canada or with any other country or colony fare any better. The White House offers such propositions no encouragement not even honorable mention.
 Nor does the Panama canal, or the canal zone, or the noble republic of Panama itself fare any better. The President appeals for the peace of jus tice. He does this in the course of a discussion of foreign affairs in general, but he does not attempt to fit his plea for the peace of justice to Panama, or to the ravaged republic of Colombia
 Nor is Pension Order No. 7S men, toned at all, although it was issued after the last annual message had been sent in. Nearly every other fea- ture of department work is discussed, but over the famous executive order silence broods as 1t does when church yards yawn.
 The various Crumpackers in con gross will draw no consolation from the message of the President, who is their party leader, for there Is not in it single reference to southern representation, of the fourteenth or fifteenth amendments The President is a clever writer He is graceful ready, fluent and flexible. He can ex- press himself on any topic. He even discusses in the message the alleys of Washington, and the alley tenements, and the social conditions that prevail in such overcrowded buildings. He goes out of his way and the province of the federal government to say: "The prime duty of the man is to work, to be the breadwinner; the prime duty of tae woman is to be the moth