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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18

Mrs. J. e. Lorick of Trenton
was in town shopping one day
last week. We are very much ella
ted over the attractions that bring
visitors from our neighboring
towns.
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sunday School Convention.
Written for the Advertiser by one
who attended.

Written for the Advertiser by one
who attended.
The Edgefeld County Inter-
Donominational Sunday. School
Convention met to-day (Thursday,
May 5th) with the Methodist
church of Plum Branch, S. G.
In the absence of the president
and secretary, the Rev: ]. T. Mil
ler and Mr.. S. B. Marsh were
elected president and secretary
pro tern.
The roll of schools was then
proceeded with aud the following
responded with delegates; Plum
Branch Baptist, Plum Branch
Methodist and Plum Branch
Unior,; Parksville Baptist and
Methodist; Johnston Baptist and
Methodist; Edgrfeld Bartist,
Methodist, Presbyterian and Epis-
copal; Phlllippi Baptist; Dothan
Methodist; Trenton Presbyterian;
Bethlehem Baptist; Stevens Greek
Baptist; McKendree Methodist;
Harmony Methodist; Rehoboth
Baptist; Edgefeld End Baptist;
Red Oak Grove Baptist; White
Town Union; Modoc Baptist.
The following ministers were
present: Revs. J. T. Miller, S. T..
Blackman, J. T. Littlejohn, T. P
Burgess, D. A. Swindler, P. B.
Mitchell, C. E. Burls and w. l.
Herbert.
The following brethren were en-
rolled as christian workers; w. A.
Byrd, P. B. Mayson and w. j.
Talbert.
After the enrolment of dele
gates, the following officers were
elected: Rev. J. T. Miller, presi-
dent, B. F. Lewis, vice-presideat,
and 7. Garrett Talbert, secretary
and treasurer.
Rev. P. B. Mitchell made the
address of welcome which was re-
sponded to by Mr.. S. McG. Sim
kins, after which the president ap-
pointed the various cammittees
and the convention adjourned fol
Iinner.
After dinner come q ashort song
and prayer service followed by
verbal and written reports from
the various schools represented;
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tsffnrsrsst1ngry discussed By the
speakers appointed, and other
visiting brethren. The conven-
ton then adjourned for the first
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
Citation
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGErIELD COUNTY.

DY J. D. ALLEN Esq, Probate
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-18
FOR AUDITOR.

w. B. COGBURN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
The Opera House Staff.

Manager Abe Ryttenberg, who has
booked d number of fine attractions
for the theatrical season which will
soon open, has selected his assistants
for the season They are as follows !:
Stage. Manager, r. S. Hood.
Ushers = Ollie McKagen, Richard
Wilder, R. H. Witherspoon, Joe Auld,
G. L. Hsrvip, Arthur Wilder.
Head Doorkeeper-E. l. Reardon.
Box Office Clerk-Mjss Hinda Man
helm.
Programmes-D. a. Minor.
Music-Second Regiment Band.
Manager Ryttenberg makes the fol-
lowing announcements also:
There will be no smoking allowed.
A special officer will be on hand to
preserve order and watch for offenders.
Special Notice-Those parties who
are always wanting passes for them
selves and friends are requested to
have the required cash, as no one will
be admitted without card. The
management has to pay for every
thing it gets, and sees no reason why
anyone should expect to be admitted
free. So don't feel sore if you are
refused.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
SUMTER'S CLAIM.
The Sumter Side of the Controversy with
Lee County Over the Debt to Sumter.

From one who is we'll advised on the
subject, the following facts are learn
ed concerning the Sumter-Lee county
controversy:
The claim of Sumter county against
the county Of Lee aggregates approx
mately about s9, 600, which claim has
frequently been presented to Snpervi-
sor Durant, Of Lee county, for pay
ment. The plea of wanting time to
have meeting of the County Board
of Commissioners, to obtain legal ad-
vice, and to await the presentation of
the claim of Kershaw county was re-
peatedly interposed, until Mr.. Jen-
nings, the attorney for Sumter coun-
ty, was weary Of the delay.
According he went to Bishopville,
accompanied by Supervisor Scale,
and presented his claim in person,
and he was informed by Supervisor
Durant that the claim could not be
considered without some action on
the matter by the Lee County Com
missioners, and he was informed that
all of the commissioners were out Of
town. At the same time, Mr.. Du-
rant assured him of his willingness to
pay the claim if he could consult with
any one of the members of the COM
mission whom, ne said, were all away.
But strange to say, Commissioner
Moore was found in Bishopville, and
had never left the town. He was seen
by Mr.. Jennings, and taken to Mr..
Durant's Office. Then the Supervisor
of the county of Lee desired to consult
his attorney; he was sent for (?), but
never put in an appearance. At the
suggestion Of Mr.. Jennings, a meet
ing was arranged for the following
Thursday, with the understanding
that the members Of the county COM
missioners should be present.
The meeting was held; Mr.. Jen-
nings again urged the payment of the
claim, and the commissioners seemed
willing to pay it. 1t the suggestion
of Mr.. Kelley, however, private
meeting was held by the Supervisor,
Commissioners, and Attorney Of Lee
county, and after fifteen minutes de-
Liberation, Mr.. Jennings was inform
ed that they would let him know by
the 15h OF September, whether or not
they would pay the clam. Mr.. Jen-
nings thanked them, and promised that
he would get that information before
that time. Thus the law suit, and the
story of whole hog or none. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
Why the Money Was Not Paid Over al
Once 10 Sumter.

A good deal has been said pro and
con about the Supervisor Of Lee coun-
ty refusing to pay his claim to Sum
ter.
It is long story that eau be made
short. The Legislature appointed a
commission to verify and adjust all
claims between Lee county and the old
counties from which she was formed
and as such make an official report of
what Lee county owed each one.
Sumter's claim, we understand, alone
is about $1,000 and Kershaw about
So, 600 or 5000. Mr.. L. D. Jen-
nings, Attorney for Sumter county,
came over with Supervisor Scale and
demanded settlement in full. Hon.
N. L. Smith of Camden also had
been over here and advised the Super.
visor not to pay over any money until
she settlement by the commission was
made complete. Supervisor DuRant
told both parties ne had only $40, O0C
in the bank to meet these claims and
would pay each one her pro rata share
as far as the money would go. To
any unprejudiced man, that was lair
and just proposition. But it did not
please Sumter and she wanted the
whole hog or law suit and she got
the latter. We lave not heard as yet
the results of the proceedings before
Judge Purdy.
The s10 900 is deposited in the bank
and cannot be used for any other pur-
pse and the Supervisor is ready and
willing to pay it out upon the proper
vouchers. County Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
FISH AND NEAT. INSPECTION.
The Measures Adopted by Health Officer
Reardon to Regulate Sale Of Perish
able Articles.

The health officer seized 10 mullets
and 95 salt water Dream Saturday.
Under the rule adopted by the fish in
spector all fish are picked over as
soon as they are received, and any
spoiled fish are separated and ghen
the Inspector arrive ali Of the fish are
inspected again, and the spoiled fish
are sent ous Of the city in the city
scayenger carts and buried. All the
seized fish are receipted for to the
dealer, and the shipping firm must
make good in fresh fish or cash Or be
debarred from shipping any more to
Sumter. It sometimes happens that
one or two spoiled fish are in lot OF
good fish, but are frozen SO hard that
it cannot be detected until sometime
after they are taken off the ice. The
fish placed on the market are inspect
ed several times each day by the in
spector and the plice force keep a
sharp lookout and report any susplc-
ious fish to the inspector. Any spoil
ed fish which are sold will be sent for
by the dealer and good fish given or
cash refunded. The dealer has moth
ing to lose except possibly customer,
and he therefore is interested IN sell
ing only good fish. Report any spoiled
6sh to the Health Officer as we'll as to
YOUR fish dealer. Ali beef ano pork and
sausages are Inspected also, but the
Sumter beef markets are so well equip
ped with cold storage fixtures that it
IS seldom that any meat is spoiled, ex-
oont an occasional COW head. which
are not put in cold storage. All spoil
ed meats are carted off by the city
carts. Any merchant who receives
spoiled vegetables, fruits. canned
goods or meats or any other perish
able goods should turn them over to
the health officer and take his receipt
and get his cash refunded.
The food inspection system IN Sum
ter is pretty Systematically conductd
and is safeguard which is of consid-
cradle Importance TO the dealer as
we'll as to the CONSUMERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
oFE ETTs COAST
Crew Saved Tilis Morning After a
Right Of Peril.

Highland, Mass, Sept. .-The
stearser Longfellow, from Wilmington,
Del. sank Of this port last night and
The crew Of rs men, having taken to
The boats, lay outside the breakers all
night, waiting for chance TO land.
They were al saved early Shis morn
ing BY the life saving crew. Nhe
steamer sprung leak Of Nantucket
YESTERDAY afternoon and despite the
best efforts of the crew the water
gained on them so fast that the crew
abandoned her last night. She sank
two hours ,Ater. The steamer was
loaded with dynamit and was bound for
Lake Superior
Ts IS also said thai the cargo vas in
tened aor the japanese The Longfel-
low was II ton screw steamer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
THE FESTIVAL TAKING SHAPE.
The Central Committee Began Work Last
Night and the Outlook is Bright.
NOVEMBER 22--25 THE DATES.
From the Daily Item, Sept. s.

From the Daily Item, Sept. s.
The fall festival movement is max
ing headway as rapidly as possible,
but in undertakings of this character
the preliminary arrangements always
take time and the formulation of gen.
eral plans and providing the ways and
means are of more Importance than
the detail work that follows.
The central committee met at S
O'Clock last night with Chairman S.
G. Baker, Abe Ryttenberg, D. J..
Chandler, J. H. Levy. W. B. Boyle,
R. I. Manning, Edgar Skinner, H. G..
Osteen and E. I. Reardon present.
The fall festival was discussed in a
general way and a plan by which the
necessary funds can be raised was
agreed upon. The committee will
meet again on Monday night to per-
feet the plan for financing the fes-
tival and the collection of funds will
begin the next day. The provisional
list of attractions discussed last night
will provide amusement for as many
thousand people as come, and it goes
without saying that there will be
thousands of visitors here during fes-
tival week. It was decided to have
the festival during the week begin
ming November 21st and that the star
attractions will be reserved for Thanks
giving Day.
Among the attractions suggested
were Firemen's Tournament, with
the biggest prizes ever offered in this
State; football game between two
crack teams; horse and cattle show,
automobile races; an old time tour
nament, trades display, fireworks,
free balloon ascensions and other free
shows, besides several new and novel
features that will be announced later.
Everything will be free. The city
will be kept free Of fakirs, fake shows
and similar nuisances, and there will
be no likeness or similarity il any
way between the festival we propose
having and the street fairs and carni-
val shows that have been held in this
State in recent years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
WORK FgR LESS Ply.
Chicago Strikers all Go Back to
Work for Lower Wages Than
They Received Before
They Struck.

Chicago, Sept. e.-The action of the
executive board OF the United Butch
Ser Workmen last night ordering Nom
bers back to work was followed this
morning by the strike committees OF
other trades involved taking similar
action thus ending the strike, IN
which the men we're beaten from she
start. The mon will receive less wages
than they we're getting when they
first walked out and much less than
was given them under the agreement
which terminated the original strike
begun July e. IS is believed that the
sSriks breakers viii all leave by MoDs
dsty and q majority OF the men will
get their positions back.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
The Stomach is the Man

A weak stomach weakens the man, be-
cause it cannot transform the food he eats
into ncurishment. Health aud strength
cannot be restored to any sick man or
weak woman without first restoring health
aud strength to the stomach. A weak
stomach cannot digest enough food to
feed the tissues and revive the tired and
run down limbs and organs of the body.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat, cleanses and strengthens the glands
and membranes of the stomach, and cures
indigestion. dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. Sold by O 3. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
From l4S to 92 Pounds.

One of tie most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia. is that oe Mrs. Gertrude 4.
Fenner. Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: "The coughing and
straining so weakened me that ] ran down
in weight from 148 to 81 pounds. l tried
a number of remedies to no avail until l
used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bot
ties of this wonderful remedy cured me on
tirely of the cough, strengthened my lungs
and restored me to my normal weight,
health and strength" Sold by O. B.
Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
Beforeday Club Myth.

Tallahassee, Fla, Sept. 9.-The
coroner's jury which met this morning
to inquire into the killing cf County
School Supt Eppes found that Mr..
Eppes came to his death from gunshot
wound, the shot fired by Isbam Ed
wards. Edwards was held for murder
and Caldwell and Larkins were held
as accessories before the fact.
No evidence was introduced to show
the existence Of Beforeday" clubs
though one witness testified to going
to church after midnight. Excitement
is subsiding. 1t is believed that the
murder was committed for robbery and
the existence of Beforeday clubs is
beginning to be doubted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
nc R AL OVER.
anoauyres al Bull Ban Closed
issIl a asyieW Of s',e 50, 600
Troops Present.

Gainesville, Va, Sept. 10.The
Bull Run Vancouver closed today,
With 8 grand review OF the thirty
thousand troops present By Lieutenant
General Chaffee Chief Of staff,
Major General Corbin, Manoeuvres
CORPS commander and other distin-
grished officers. The manoe1vres have
been, IN the opinion OF those VINO
witnessed them the most successful
and profitable operations ever heldin
the Unitsd States IN time OF peace.
Gen. Bell, commanding the Brown S
received hearty coBgE Eatulations on the
magnificent manner in which he de-
aeeatea Gen. Grant Yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14

The talk about a Carnival week
taking money out of town is ali bosh.
Some of the individual who advance
that argument go off several times
each year with thousands of other
home people to Columbia, Charleston
and Augusta to attend Carnivals, and
they spend ten times more cash in
other places for fun than much bet
ter Carnival would cost at home. They
help to make Carnival week "a good
thing for Charleston as is evident by
those cities holding a Carnival week
annually, hut they cannot afford to
spend nickel to make a successful
Carnival at home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
;ssshite and Black in Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla, Sept. s.-The Lub-
lie meeting held here on Tuesday
night has resulted largely in quieting
the people Of Leon County, and no
trouble is anticipated from any quart
e.. The people here are incensed at
tie outrageous stories appearing daily
in the outside press and in the papers
Of Florida sent from this city. a meet
ng of white and colored citizens was
held here today, the movement origi-
mating with she best class of negroes.
Mayor Moore and other leading citi-
zens were present and speeches were
made by members Of both aces. Those
present signed an agreement TO unite
in discovering and arresting all viola
tors of the law and to advise Others to
assist IN the undertaking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14

Two soldiers en- route to Manassas
were killed on the railroad in North
Carolina Saturday night. One was a
member of the Americus, Ga, COM
pany and the identity of the other,
who was found on the track near
Fayetteville, has not been ascertain
ed.
Mr. L. r. Williamson=-has been
appointed magistrate at Providence,
to succeed the late r. G. Folk. The
appointment was made on the recon-
mendation of the Sumter legislative
delegation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
Land Surveying

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 GO
Undivided surplus, $1,000 co
Individual liability of stcckhold
ers in excess of their stock, 75,cG0 90
Transacts a general banking business;
also has Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of per cent. per
annum, payable semi-annually.
W. B. HAYNSWORTH, President.
R. I. MANNING. W. F. RHAME
Vice President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14

j. V. Smith, factory hand commit
ted suicide in Spartanburg Friday by
shooting himself through the heart
with Remington rife. Despond-
ency over continued i'll health was
assigned as the cause
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
aste Time

untng lot when you find everything for sale in half
onr By calling Office and letting drive you over
town show you It costs you nothing. The pays
finding purchaser instead Of hunting himself
than 100 houses and lots for sale in all parts Of
the city, few samples given below:
PROPERTY.
See Prices
S6oa.
roounho
s Lot2 Five n
75x3e0 Church Street. s1659,
COUNTRY PROPERTY.
Sumter Clarendon counties
whatis the
-. BEL LsSER,
Attorney at Law Real Estate Broker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14

Harry Wright, 10-year old white
boy was killed in Bennettsville Friday
afternoon by the accidental discharge
of shot gun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14

For school supplies of all kinds 90 to
Osteen's Book Store.
Hunts Round Pointed Pens for sale
at Osteen's Book Store.
Non-spillable safety ink, 5 cents a
bottle, at Osteen's Book Store
For cents you can purchase the
best book sack ever on this market for
that price. Osteen's Book Store.
Reach's Official League Balls at
Osteen's Book Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
For the transaction of business is afford
ed those who deposit their money with
The Sumter Savings Bank.

The Sumter Savings Bank.
Important papers can be drawn up and
signed in private room set aside for use
of our clients and any information de
sired will be cheerfully furnished by the
management.
Savings deposited here draw interest at
the rate of 4 per cent per annum. $500
Will open an account and secure tank
book.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-14
REDBLUFF ITEMS.

Borgers branded their cattle last Monday.
There was small gathering at Ben Cordes'
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henson attended the At
water Sunday school last Sunday.
Dick Wuerdeman has been on the sick list
for several days, but at present is some bet
ter.
Borgers' and Henry Gruemken were out
fishing Sunday. They had pretty good sue
cess.
We had little sprinkle of rain last week
but it done no good and it is now as dry as
ever.
Earnest Kobs was down from Meade to
help Mr.. Brinckman fence few days last
week.
The writer has been on the sick list for a
few days but at the present writing is some
better.
The frost we had last week has killed all of
the peach blossoms, but the cherries are all
right yet.
We hate to mention the wind and sand
storms, for we get enough of that without
talking. about it.
Our farmers and stock raisers are getting a
little worked up about this dry weather.
Their feed gone and no grass for their stock.
Several of our young folks attended the
dance at Mr.. Bohling's on the Dutch fat.
All present report nice time. The crowd
was not as large as it might have been.
Next Sunday afternoon our base ball boys
will have another base ball game. Come
every body. We would like to see some OF
the Cimarron ball players come down.
We wonder what is the matter with Dutch
Flat, he doesn't show up in our neighborhood
anymore. He must be switching off in some
other direction. Come down this way and
we will have time, Dutch.
| Rev. I. G. F. Kleinhans. from Haven,
Kansas, and Rev. H. Westphal, of Hollyrod
Kansas, arrived here Monday to look aftel
their interests in their stock at NJ. Gruemken's $
They returned to their homes on Wednesday
As news is scarce this week we will adjourn
ALRIGHT JIMMY.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-14
The Passing of The Rev,
w. "A. GpisSom.

The Rev. w. A. Grissom was
buried today from the home on
North River Boulevard. A very
simple morning service marked the
passing of this preacher of the gos-
pei of the Christian church. His
labors have extended for nearly fifty
years throughout Illinois, Missouri
and other places in the middle west.
He was born in Ohio, one of four
brothers, two of whom entered the
ministry. BY his first marriage
there are five children, John G.,
living near Carthage; William, who
went to Old Mexico years ago, and
whose Whereabouts are now un
known to the family; Isaac, Elmer and
Mrs. Bisbee, of Plains, Kansas. By
his present widow he had two child
rem, Arthur and Herbert, reared in
Independence, whose careers are
both we'll known and Arthur's un-
timely death.
The deceased was born in High.
land county, Ohio, on the 18th da,
of November, 1921. His life wa:
full of good works; on scroll he
l
kept list of FIVE thousand five hun
dred and sixty three names of those
converted under his preaching. HI
has been gathered ike the full shea
into the Masters garner.
The funeral sermon was preache,
| by the Rev. Mr.. Richardson, O
Kansas City.
His remains were laid to rest be
side his gifted son, Arthur, who wa
Brought back from New York Cit
to sleep in the friendly old buryin
ground at independence, Missouri
The Independence, Missouri Sen
! tinel.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-04-14
Destructive Fire.

On last Friday, while the wind
was blowing at the rate of about &c
miles per hour, the flames got into
George Aliens barn and totally de-
stroyed same. His loss will be
about Sl2oo. He lost about SC
bushels of alfalfa seed, several sets
of harness, several saddles and num-
erous other articles which were in
the barn. The fire extended over
the bottom, destroying hay and
range for Joe Lockhart and Bob and
Bill Colgan. The origin of the fire
is unknown, but is supposed to have
started in the neighborhood of c.
F. Gardner's. Everyone should be
extremely careful of fire on a windy
day.