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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

The highest tsst of a wagon ls
nine years wear. The Mitchell
Wasor has bsen used that length
Of time without repairs right IN
Edgeheld county. Sold by
EpaErIELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

We ssll the celebrated Blue
Ribbon Springs FOR beds and
guarantee them for five years.
-RpasT1KID MERCANTILE COMPANY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

If you want the celebrated
Quaker Oats that are fresh-two
packages for a quarter-go TO
MAY & BLALoCK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

We arc constantly replenlshlng
our stock of Jewelry. Cutlery aud
Silve1ware of. all Li;adds. We carry
onlv reliable goods and want to
supply your needs. II we have not
what you wish we will orderlt tor
you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Crest Rugs are something new
in Edsefsld call at Mercantile
Store and examine them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

The board Of county commits
sioners at the meeting on the 4th
inst. let the contract for the re-
pairs on the court house, Jail,
wall around Jail, and forthe erect
ion of a coal house to Mr.. w. s..
G.. Heath. His was the only bid
that was received. The price to be
paid for the work when completed
in first-class, workman-like man
ner is $3.50. The original bid was
$1,000 but Mr.. Heath was induced
to do the work for $3.50. This will
prove to be a good investment for
the county. Some of the public
property was being greatly in
jured for lack Of repairs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
Edge,;ffijeld Advertiser
AY. APRIL -, 1865.
PR DESCRIPTIONS our special
ivy solicit YOUR Prescriptions,
day or night.
We GUARANTEE pure drugs.
accurate compounding, and rea-
sonable prices.
W. f. LYNCH & CO.

Our stock Of Undertak.r's Sup.
plies is complete. We carry all
sizes, styles and grades OF caskets
aud coffns. Our caskets finished
in plush and broadcloth are very
handsome. We stand ready to
serve you either day or night. Our
hearse responds promptly to all
go" RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

We have just received very
handsome line of hats, for boys,
young men, and old men. Let US
show YOU. Correct shapes. Prices
right. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

There can be no true happiness
where comfort does not exist. we
can supply the comfort by selling
YOU one Of our up -holstered cnalrs
SED;sEF1aLD 5NtERcANTILg 6 oMPAKY. !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
RAMSEY & JONES.

The Blue Ribbon stands at the
head Of ali bed springs Edgefeld
Mercantile Company has exclu-
siys sale of thsse things.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

All of the popular varieties OF
Eastern Irish Potatoes TOR SEED
and Landreth's Garden Seed just
received at
H-.o,,n pnna
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Dr.. and Mrs. E. C. Smith re-
main as true and loyal to their
Edgefeld friends aa they we're
when their lot was cast among us.
Scarcely had the train, which bore
the Edge6eld party to Charleston
last week, come to standstill at
Williston when Dr.. and Mrs. E..
C. Smith boarded and urged the
Edgefeldians 10 stop overin Will
liston and pay them a visit on
their return from Charleston.
This scribe regretted exceedingly,
as did others ofl@the party, that
the invitation could not be accept
ed, for we have cn previous oc-
casion enjoyed the very kind hos
5pitality of DR.. Smith in the pro-
.gressive town of Williston.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
Better give your premises a
spring cleaning at once. The
board of health will make a tour
of inspection this wet k.


The members Of historic old
Gilgal church are up and doing.
They have succeeded i'll raising
sufficient funds to repaiut and
otherwise improve their house Of
worship. A corps Of painters left
Edgefeld on Monday to begin
work. May this church continue
to forlsh under the leadership of
it's beloved pastor, Rev. P. ?.
Blalock.
Mr.. James A. Dozier, who now
occupies first place in the shoe
department Of the mammoth store.
of +. B. White, having been chosen
buyer and manager, visited his
sisters, Mrs. H. A. Smith and Miss
Alleen Dozier on Sunday last.
This promotion of Mr.. Dozier is
no surprise to his friends, for bis
pleasing manner, attractive per-
sonality and unusual mental en-
dowments could not lead him
otherwise than in paths of success.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Taylor be-
.lieve in identifying their home
and making all of the surround
ings attractive. Would that more
home owners in Edgefeld were of
the same bent of mind. Mrs.
Taylor is a great lover of flowers
and devotes much time to their
growth. Mr.. Taylor is causing
the entire house to lay aside its
dull winter robe and is having it
painted in very attractive and
beautiful color that is more IN
keeping with the season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

When you need anew Buggy or
Wagon come to us. We buy all of
our vehicles in car lots from the
best manufacturers in the country
and arg in position to make
prices right.
RAMSEY & JONES
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

The County ter-Denomina-
tional Sunday School convention
will be held in Edgefeld on Thurs
day and Friday, May the 11th and
18th. The planting season will be
over by that time and the crops
Will hardly be large enough to be
worked, hence there should bo a
very large attendance. The people
of ur town-of all denomina-
tions-are expecting large num-
ber of delegates and visitors to be
present and everything possible
will be done tn make their stay
pleasant and pro6tably. A coed
programme has been arranged and
the conven lion will doubtless be
the hest ever held. Prepare TO at
tend this convention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Our cigars are already the talk
Of the town. This market offers
y ,thipg better than "Saborosa" !,
Jefferson" or "Bill Dugan" CT
gar. Try them.
. MAY & BLALoCK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Come to US for Cranberries
Mince Meat, Gelatins and all OF
tie seasons delicacies.
T1MMoNs BROS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
Letter to y. r. Nc Manus.


Edge6eld s. G.
Dear Sir: A man said Send me
25 gallons. Gensrally I use "a;
don't think it'll be enough.
Had 7 left.
Ordered 9 more for another job;
16 for the job.
Had 6 left.
This comes from Messrs. w. A.
& F. Bower, Methuen, Mass. They
add: This has been our expert
ence all this year.
New agents always have to &c
through it. After a little, the,
learn to guess better.
Yours truly
F. w. DEvoE & Co
The Edgefeld Mercantils Co,
Eq
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

There is no need to bake cakes
at homo wnen 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, 1905-04-12

Master Sterling Merriman, the
second son of Mrs. M. E. Merrl-
man. has needed the scrlptu raj
injunction by remem bering his
Creator in the d ays of bis youth.
On Sunday morning last he united
WITH the E gefeld Baptist chulch. !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

When you want the best smoke
that the town affords try Nathan
icl Macon" or Dan Emmett cigar.
May q PRESCOTT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Have your pictures enlarged
free. For particulars see
G. E. MAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

For the best Handkerchiefs
Extracts to be had 60 10
G. Z. PENN & SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Our success in Edgtfeld has
been far beyond our expectation.
We have sold g great. number Of
hats but still have many beauti-
full onas left. We are also ex-
pectipg large shipment that will
arrive in few days. Ladies, let
us supply your needs Your sew
ing is also solicited. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

sauer's Flavoring Extracts-all
havors-at
MAY & BLALocK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
EDGEFIELD MILLINERY PARLoRs.

FOR SALE: | have a choice
lot of Florodora Gotten s d that
| desire to sell. | have given these
seed especial attention, handling
Them very carefully, and they are
abs bsoIutely pure. Price $l.5O per
tushel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. II. Wright and
Miss Leora Wright who represent
ed the union of Johnston III the
B. Y. P. u. convention in Char
lesion, added much to the pleasure
OF the convention and especially
for the Edgefeld delegation, being
congenial and de-
Iightful companions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

A.dear young girl who visits
Edgefeld qqissa fIeq9sn}lx Ed
who is a gene
bidding auie.faak dge6gad
friends as t5y dapant fbsn
Charleston OH f Saturday last, safd,
"Give my love TO every body-and
Pat, too" How extremely fortu-
nate is handsome young Pat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Our erabroideries are the talR
OF the town. Don't fail to see them
before you purchase.
c.. E.. MAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
SO: 4 i. : IMMoNs Bros.

Fresh candies Of al kin ids, also also
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Mr.. James B.. Kennerly spent
Monday and Tuesday at Cokes-
bury with his father, Mr.. John
Kennerly. He vert primarily to
see his aunt, Mrs. Julia Glass, who
has been very i'll for some time
and is now at deaths door
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
The best 10 cents Salmon on
thu market can be had at
G. T.. PENN & Son.

Some of the Edgefeld farmers
have cotton yet to burn. Only a
few days ago-think of it, nearly
the middle of April-a farmer
came to town to purchase bagging
and ties, saying that he had not
einned any of his cotton crop.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Mr.. J. II. P. Roper has had his
farm in the suburbs of our town
prepared as carefully as many
gardens are prepared for planting.
Already be has perfect stand Of
corn that is looking beautifully.
1t can be seen from one enr of
the rows 70 the other, and the
only corn which we hayo se9G that
is large enough to plow.~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12
s@eaaAe~a~Nee NeeA@@0
I, ,Oe4L NEWS.
nA~n~ANNNN~reNN

We direct especial attention to
the new advertisements OF MISS
Mary Duford aud Mr.. ]. w. Peak.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

The Wicker chairs offered by
the Mercantile Company are the
handsomoet ever seen IL Edgefield.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Genuine cowboy saddle blan-
kets for sale by Edgefeld Mer-
camille Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

ABSER B. BRoADwATER,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Let not the emphasis Of hospi-
tality lie il bed or board, but let
truth. love, hopor, and courtesy
flow in all thy deeds.-Emereon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Since leaving Edge6eld Dr.. E.
C. Smith bas devoted much time
and attention to building his
hosiery plant which is located a
few miles1sfrom WillistoD. His
.lnn.rzc chariahad-hon are soon. TO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Let us fill your prescriptions
We use only tie best drug.
G. T.. PENN & SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Tobasco Ketchup aud Heinz's
Pickles just received at
MAY & PRESCOTT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Just received single Bed Springs
and Mattress to TT.
EEaEFIELD MERCANTILE STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Hats for mer. The latest styles,
very nobby, just received.
c.. E.. MAY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

terment at the Stevens burial
ground on Wednesday morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

TO Cure Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN-
INE Tablets. All druggist refund
the money II it fails to cure. :,
e. ". Groves signature is on each
hox. 36e.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

TIMMoNs BROS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-04-12

Heintz's. Pickles. and Durkee's
Salad Dressing at
T1MMoNs BROS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
Easter and The Eggs.

Among the events of Easter day
were several egg hunts, which We're
enjoyed by a large number of little
folks.
Miss Elizabeth Briggs T'aucette en-
tertaincd her young friends, and
those present We're:
Misses Marion Smith, Annie Hodges,
Eleanor Belle Elizabeth Faucette,
Rachael Deaton, Virginia Terrell, Hat
tie May Lasater, Eunice Blair, Lottie
Lee Meares. Frances Vaughan, and
Eliza Ball, of Kinston. Masters Earl
Johnson, Arthur Brimley, Robert
Brimley, Lee Knott, Sydney Knott,
Thomas Powell Thomas Allen, Joe
Dung, and Lloyd Deaton
Miss Elizabeth Kigore gave a de-
lightful Easter egg party to her little
friends at her home on North BlOunt
street
Miss Mary Medlin entertained her
acquaintance at the home of her
father, Mr.. w. S. Medlin.
The annual Easter egg hunt of
Edenton Street Methodist church, on
the lawn fronting the Sunday school,
occurred Monday.
Yesterday afternoon an Easter egg
hunt for the benefit of Thompson Or
phanage, vas given at the home of
Mrs. Price on the corner of Hargett
and Mcdowell streets. 4 comfortable
sum for the orphans was realized.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
AND AGAIN POSTPONE.
By Person and Proxy New Demo-
cratic Committee Met Yester-
day and Adjourned Till
Today.

Another meeting that was not a
meeting after ALL but which simply
met for the purpose of adjourning
was held III the Mayors Office yester-
day. "Manana" was the result.
This meeting was that of seven
members and seven proxies of the
Democratic Executive Committee
voted for at the first primary. 1t
met IN pursuance to a call published
yesterday morning. this having been
signed by F. B. Simpson, Nick DeBoy
w. +. Whitaker and Fl. w. Branch.
The meeting, called for noon, be-
gan a lew minutes late. There were
but four or five members present and
phone calls were sent out for others
soon mr. w. P. Whitaker appeared
with bunch of proxies sufficient to
account for enough more members of
the committee to make present seven
IN person and seven by proxy.
Mr.. Whitaker called the meeting to
order, stated that in person and by
proxy there We're enough members
present to make a quorum as there
are tWenty-four members of the
committee, and seven in person and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
ASK FOR REMOVAL
Petition Filed to Remove
Jacobs VS.. Postal to
Federal Court.

The attorneys for the Postal Tele-
graph Cable Company, in the case of
r. e. Jacobs against that company,
yesterday filed a petition with Judge
Fred Moore, presiding over the court
here for the removal of the case to
the Circuit Court of the United States.
The plaintiff this month filed a
complaint in the Superior Court of
this county in which judgment was
prayed against the telegraph COM
pany for the sum of $4,000 for
damages received on account OF the
negligence of the company, and for
costs.
The petition AYERS, through attor-
neys g. b. Andrews, Jr., and f. II.
Busbee & Son. that Jacobs is a citl-
zen of neither North Carolina nor
New York, and that the corporation
is a citizen and resident of New York
State; and is not a citizen of North
Carolina. 1t was urged that this was
controversy between citizens of
different States, and that more than
$4,000 was involved therein.
In the case of j. O. Guthrie, DR..
T. M. Jordan and j. A. Sheets against
CT. w. CaVenaugh and T.. f. Moore,
ct Get. q Judgment was ordered tax
Ills LliC plcllillIllS Will liAt COSto, NAiiN
that they take nothing by their ac-
ton. The defendants compromised
and settled the claims of the plaintiffs
out Of court.
In the case of Sarah Walker ct al,
against Ella Taylor, a motion was
made by the defendant to dismiss for
lack of proper prosecution bond. The
defendant was not required to answer
until the motion has been heard.
A verdict in favor of the defendant
was rendered in the case of Hicksy
Fort and Asbury Fort, her husband,
against w. G, Brewer. The dispute
was over the ownership of a COW and
ca!f.
No other cases were disposed of,
but several changes were made on
the docket
Chas. S. Nelson VS.. Priscilla Hunter,
admiX. N. F. Roberts ct al, was con-
tinued until Tuesday of the second
week.
j. NJ. <incheloe VS.. w. D. Johnson
was set for trial Monday, May 1st.
j. P. Snipes VS.. Orrin Belvin ct al.
was set for trial today.
Both cases of c. M. Bernard VS..
Harvey Terry were continued until
Thursday of the second week.
Walter Rogers VS.. Simon D. Perry
was set for trial Wednesday of the
second week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26

seven by proxy were on hand. He
then moved that Mr. c. b. Barbee be
called to the chair the motion being
adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Barbee took charge and then
Mr.. w. p. Whitaker moved that Mr.
Henry d. Bunch be elected secretary
of the meeting. Mr.. Barbee put the
motion, and it was carried unani-
mously.
Secretary Bunch then read the
names of the new committee, and it
showed that the following seven
members of the committee were pres
ent in person.
w. p. Whitaker and Frank B.
Simpson, first division of the first
ward
E. e. Barbee. second division of
the second ward
Nick Deboy and H. d. Bunch, first
division Of the third ward
c. B. Barbee and H W. Branch,
second division of the fourth ward.
Proxies We're held for the follow
ing, the majority by Mr.. Whitaker:
e. r. Pace, second division of the
first ward; M. K. Haynes, first division
of the second ward; w. n. Weather
spoon and f. 3. Arendell, second di-
vision of the third ward; j. w.
Brown, w. u. Blake and J. N Hold
ing first division. of the fourth ward
Mr.. Barbee then stated that he did
not know what was to be done next,
and asked Mr.. W. Il. Jones to tell
him how to proceed. Mr.. Whitaker,
however, arose with a type written
motion which ended the meeting till
tomorrow.
This resolution stated that as there
was some doubt as to the legality Of
the call for the present meeting, as it
had been signed by only four men,
bers OF the committee. that il do
now adjourn till Wednesday at noon,
as there was present at this meeting
in person and by proxy a majority
of the members, which number fould
make the call legal one. The reso-
luton also provided that the call for
the meeting be published in one
newspaper in the city of Raleigh
The resolution was adopted, but
the members sat still. and then Mr..
Whitaker put in another motion to
adjourn, this being carried also, and
the meeting ended, to be begun again
at twelve o'clock today in the mayors
Office, when it is understood a chair
man of the City Democratic Execu-
tive Committee will be elected, with
perhaps some resolutions which will
have to do with the old committee
and the Goodwin VS.. Upchurch con-
test in the second division of the
fourth ward
The old committee, it will be re-
membered adjourned at the request
OF opposing counsel on Monday night
to take up the Goodwin Upchurch
contest tonight at eight o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
CLOSE PEST HOUSE
The Last atient Will
Be Dismissed This
Week.

Sanitary Inspector r. p. Sale has an
nounced that the pest house will be
closed May LIST and all the patients
viii be discharged from the smallpox
hospital this week. Six persons, who
had mild cases, were dismissed last
week, and there remain thirteen, Of
whom ten are students from the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind Institution for the
colored, and the other three are also
negroes
Since the pest house was opened, De
cember %, there have been treated
more than fifty patients, all of whom
had the smallpox, but some of them
in very mild form. There were no
deaths, but twelve of the cases were
very serious.
The largest number of patients at
the pest house at one time was twenty
two, and the smallest number was one.
The hospital opened up with a Fed
eral prisoner, a negro, who recovered
hniShed his sentence in prison and re-
turned to his farm in Moore county.
There We're ten patients from the
institution for the Colored Blind, Deaf
and Dumb institution, all of whom are
now well, and will probably be turned
out today. The remaining three pa
tents will be turned out probably
Friday. Officer Sale announced that
the quarantine at the colored institu-
uon which has been in select since
the smallpox was discovered there,
over two weeks ago, will be raised to-
day.
Mr.. Sale personally superintendent
the pest house, but kept a negro man
there permanently to cook, and two
women nursed the patients. The ex-
pense of the pest house was not heavy.
but the patients were afforded every
comfort
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
COXE--DUNLAP.
Marriage of this Popular Young
Couple at Wadesboro.

Wadesboro, n. c., April 25.-Hon.
Frederick jackson Coke, a prominent
lawyer of this place and Senator from
this senatorial district in the last legiS-
Iature was married at the Methodist
Church at 1880 o'clock this evening
to Miss Bessie Dunlap, daughter of
the late Hon. j. j. Dunlap.
Rev. M. A. Smith of the Methodist
church performed the ceremony in
the presence of a large number of in
vited guests. The church was beauti-
fully decorated and lighted especially
for this occasion.
Mr.. Thos.A i. Marshal was best man
and Miss Josie Dunlap, sister of the
bride was bridesmaid.
The bride was given away by her
brother-in-law, Hon. l.. d. Robinson.
The bride and groom are among
Wadesboro's most prominent and pop
ular young people and they have the
best wishes of a host of friends.
They will take the nine-thirty train
for New York and other Northern
cities