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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Death of Mr.. 3. F. Lewis.

Again our progressive sister
town of Johnston has BEEN called
upon to mourn the demise of a
leading citizen. And not Johnston
alone, but every portion of the
county. Mr.. B. F. Lewis died on
Friday morning last, having
fingered and suffered since re-
ceiving a severe burn and nervous
shock when the wnre house was
burned several weeks ago.
So interviewer was the life of
the deceased, from a comm ercial,
social and religious standpoint,
-Ii7s I-.Wit5 the life Of : the community IN
which he lived and loved SO well,
that his passing away will be very
keenly felt. Indeed thero are but
few such men in a generation and
many years will be required in
finding another such man as was
Ben Lewis. Public spirited, gen
erous, magnanimous-withal, a
man esteemed and hoaored
for his intrinsic worth wherever
his name was known. Whatever
was undertaken for the promotion
of the towns interests Mr.. Lewis
could always be relied upon to do
his full share. He was one of the
leading and most active mem bers
of the Baptist church. Suffice it to
say that the life of The deceased
has always reflected honor and
credit upon the Cody father aud
mother who have gone before him
but who from his infancy instill-
ed right ideas, noble aspirations,
lofty purposes in his youthful
heart and mind.
Mr.. Lewis is survived by wife
who is the daughter of Dr.. W. H
Zimmerman, and several children.
To all Of whom Edgefeld friends
extend profound sympathy IN this
very trying hour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians said
that w. M. Smithart, of Pekin, Ia,
had incurable consumption, his
last hope vanished; but DIR. Kings
New Discovery tor Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, kept him out
of his grave. He says: "This great
specific completely cured me, and
saved my life. Since then, I have
used it for over 10 years, and con-
slider it marvellous throat and
lung cnre.' Strictly scientific cure
for Coughs, Sore Throats or Colds;
sure preventive of Pneumonia.
Guaranteed, SOC and $1.00 bottles.
q, L. Penn & Son w. E. Lynch
a. Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
A Ginnery Established.

Mr.. r. e. Morgan has purchased
a new engine and gins, and will
soon have in operation a first
class ginnery near bis home in the
western portion of our town. There
are many who will rejoice that
Mr.. Morgan has decided to install
a plant, and only regret that it
was not ready ea,lier in the
season. The farmers in this viclDi
ty have been greatly annoyed in
getting their cotton ginned this
season because the capacity of the
gins has not been equal to the de-
mand upon them. 1t is Mr.. NJ or
gan's purpose to be thoroughly
equipped by next season so he
can render very satisfactory SER
vice to his patrons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Beautiful Home Wedding.

Beautiful Home Wedding.
On Thursday morning last the
home of Mr.. E. Fl. Reynolds. three
miles south of Edge6eld, was the
scene of a quiet but beautiful we'd
ding. The hearts aud lives of two
widely beloved young people. Miss
Bertha Reynolds and Mr.. Robert
Seigler, were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock, Rev. ]. T. Lit
tlejohn being the officiating miu-
isler.
The bride and groom are de-
scendants of the oldest and most
honored families Of Edgefeld
county, which caused their nup-
tials to be an event of unusual in
terest. Relatives and friends from
every portion of the county, par
ticalarly the Rehoboth section,
were gathered to participate in the
joys Of the occasion. After the
ceremony bounteous dinner was
served, such as was given in the
good old days of long ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
For a short time on Tuesday


For short time on Tuesday
afternoon of last week our town
was terrorized and paralized by
the appearance ola mad dog upon
the streets that bit every dog in
sight. Mr.. Joe Eve Minis seized a
shot gun ard, mounting 3. horse,
followed the dog. After shooting
the crazed brute several times sue
ceeded in killing it near Mr. Er-
nest Chappell's home. Tho dog
bit it's owner. Moses Smith, acd
two sons, who reside near Calvary
church, before it left home. They
Immediately went to the mad stone
in Georgia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
The Untime1y Death ola Greatly
Beloved Young Woman.

But little more than two shor..
years have elapsed since SORROW
stricken friends and loved ones
gathered at Antioch to place in
it's last resting place the mortal
body Of strong, brave and manly.
young Talton Brunson. On. Satur-
day the same friends aud loved
ones were gathered at the same
hallowed spot on q similar mis-
sion-that of paying a last loving
tribute to Talton's cousin, Lucre-
tia Brunson, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Brunsoli, whose
spotless soul was on Friday morn.
ing waited by ministering angels
to the God who gave it.
How difficult tits to realize that
this very gentle, very lovab!e
young woman is dead, and that
she will M longer brighten the
lives of those with whom she dai-
ly came III contact by ner sweet
smiles and merry laugh. lndsed,
she is not dead. 10 her there was
no death; it was but a transition
q translation to that heavenly
home prepared for those who live
and die in the Lord.
It was al; the home Of her sister,
Mrs. Susan B. Hill, that Lucretia
hreathed her last. There she was
tenderly watched over and min
istered to by devoted loved ones.
And every agency that is known
to the science Of medicine was
employed to arrest the disease, but
all to no purpose, for God had
called and she must needs 60 10
Him. Just why she was taken we
can not know. This dispensation
of Providence seems strange to US
now butit shall be revealed al
that day.
No member of our community
was more genuinely beloved than
was Lucretia. From the very day
when she first came as little
girl several years ago to attend
school she had endeared herself
to the people of Our town. Ever.
thoughtful, kind, gentle, amiable,.
sympathetic-who did not love
Lucretia Drunson? Wherever 81 9
went she carried joy and gladness
and sunshine with her. The great
number of exquIsitely beautiful
floral tributes evidenced the genu-.
inc and abiding affection that was
entertained for the deceased by a.
large circle of friends.
Her pastor, Rev. G. E. Burts.
who received her into the church
aud baptized her only few,
months ago, conducted the funeral
service, briug assisted by Rev..
P. Mealing aud Rev. J. I. Little
John.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
For fresh Prunes, Figs and
Dates come to our store.
e. l.. PENN q SON.

There was large gathering to
hear the Old Homestead Male
Quartette on Friday evening last,
and all anticipations respectir g
those popular artists were fully
realized. The programme was a
strong one IN a musical sense;
every numb beryseem emed to be::adapted.
tosthe fine ceg. .of: be singers,
and a1Ethe sci ction were render
ed dMlthsfnes effect, the blending
Of the !oices in the concert pieces
being marked by sweetness and
precision Springfield Republi-
can.
The library Of the S. c, C. L.,
which only a few years ago con-
sisted Of a small nu nl Der of books,
has steadily grown. 1t w,haa
upon it's shelves a large number
of volumes of biography, books Of
reference, historical works, poetry
and fiction, which are all very
helpful to the students who have
access to them at regular intervals.
President Bailey will continue to
enlarge The library, making it
measure up to those of most of the
other colleges.
What seems to delight Prfsi-
dent Roosevelt most in his tour OF
the south is the great number OF
children. Everywhere the lusty
boys and chubby, sweet-faced girls
by the hundreds have greeted this
distinguished gentleman who is
mortal enemy CT race suicide. We
know that had he come to Edge.
field he would have s-arded oul
friends John Mays, Arthur Tomp.
kins and Mat Lyon a gold media al
each, or -re-organized his Cabinet
50 as tt provide special places
for them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Heintz's Celebrated Mixed
Pickles in barrels at our store.
G.. L. PENN & SON.
Court Proceedings.

Court Proceedings.
In the case of Harrison vs. Wesa
tern Union Telegraph Company
which was being tried as We wenti
to press las week, verdict Of.
$500 was rendered for plaintiff.
The Court ordered a verdictof
$SO3.3S for plaintiff i'll the case
of M. T. Turner vs. II. johnson:
Esqs., E. Fl. FOX and N.G.
Evans represented the plaintiff
and j. VIM. Thurmond, Esq, the
defendant.
Ia the action brought against
the G.. & w. c. railroad by w. M.
Talbert verdict of $2,750 was
found for plaintiff who was rep
resented by Esqs. J. VIM. Thur
mond, J. H. Tillman aud S. McG.
Simkins, Messrs. Sheppard Bros.
representing the defendant COM
pany.
III the suit OF Aso1ll VS. EXecu-
tors of the B. B. Hughes estate a
verdict cf $3.50 was rendered for
The plaintiff. Esqs. J. VIM. Thur
mond and S. ii. Smith represented
the plaintiff and Messrs. Sheppard
Bros, and J. w. Devore Esq, the
defendants.
As we go to pres on Tuesday
The count is engaged with the trial
of the suit of J. Bcrrien Walker
vs. Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. The defendant company is
represented by P. H. Nelson, Esq,
and Tompkins and Wells and Mr..
Walker by Esqs. N. G. Exams and
S. MEG. Simkins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Just received car each of Rock
Hill, Hackney and Chase City
buggies. also 9 car Of old Hickory
wagons. We Are in position to
make very close prices.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

If you are looking for chairs
that are nicely finished low in
price and comfortable, you ahould
by all means call at store Of
Edge6eld Mercantile Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

The Goldeboro, Mcfarland,
Taylor, Cannady and Baboock
Buggics are still going down the
road ahead of all others.
Edgefeld Mercantile Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County OF EDGEFIELD.
Court of Common Pleas.
Matte Caughman,
against
against

Hattie Laura Car gilman, minor.
Pursuant to the decree in this cause,
( Will offer for sale ut public outcry
to the highest bidder before he court
house, town of Edgetield and State of
South Carolina, on salesday in Novem-
Der, 1906, .(the same being The 9Th day
aforesaid month, between the legal
hours of said sale, the following de-
scribed realty to wit:
All that parcel or tract of land,
with the improvements thereon, CON-
tanning about six (G) acres IN said
county and state, being within the in
corporate limits of the town of Edge
fielc, bounded by the Long Care pub
lie road. anc the Edgefeld Augusta
road and by lands of Mrs. Tunie May
son and by lands of the Edgetield
Manufacturing Company; also one
vacant lot in the town.. county and
state aforesaid containing one Il acre,
and bounded by the Long Cane public
road, the Edgetield Augusta road, and
by lands of L. w. Samuel.
rNEDMc nL CAT t..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Have you tried our new 10 cents
Salmon. You will like it.
G. l.. PENN & SON.

The Old Homestead Quartette,
the second of the lyceum attrac-
tions, will appear in our opera
louse this "wednesday evening.
1t appeared in Georgetown, S. c.,
last week and the Georgetown
Field had the following to say of
this excellent entertainment:
A rare musical awaited those
who entered the opera house on
last Friday evening to hear the
Old Homestead Quartette. The
program proper, with selectiors
from such well known composers
as Carl Bohm, Vogel, and Van de
Water, was we'll rendered and
altogether delighted the audience,
while each encore revealed some
sprightly little ballad of intrinsic
sweetness or rare humor
In the person of The beloved
Rev. J. P. Meallng the Bruuson
family 1--WE mean all of the eight
brothers has friend that sticketh
closer than brother. Whether
they are called upon to rejoice or
weep be rejoices and weeps with
them. He has been a lifelong
friend who has always shared their
sorrows as if they were his own.
So earnest, SO tender, SO sympa-
thetic, 50 comforting were the
words that this sanity man utter
ed to the bereaved loved ones at
the funeral of Miss Lucretia Brun-
son on Saturday last. He seemed
TO be the bearer of special mes
sage direct from The Great Com
forter himself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
TERMS OF SALE:

Que third cash, and the balance on a
credit of one aud two years, with in
terest from the day Of sale. Purcha-
ser to give bond and mortgage of the
premises sold to secure the payment
of the credit portion or all cash at. the
purchasers option.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
w f ROATH.
Master for Edgetield County
Octl1t 1905
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25
Treasurer's S Notice.

The Treasurer's Office will be open
for the collection cf taxes levied for
1905, from the 10th day of October to
10Th day oil March, 1906, inclusive.
From the ist to the 3lst day of jan
uary, 1906, a penalty of one per cent.
will be added to all taxes paid in jan
uary.
From the 1st to the 2Sth day of Feb
ruary, 1906, a penalty of two per cert.
will be added to all taxes paid in Feb
ruary.
From the lst to the 18th day Of
March, 1906, penalty of seven per
cent. will be added to all unpaid taxes.
Levy for State purposes 51la mills
Constitunal School 3 s
Ordinary County
purposes "a
8 Past indebtedness y !"
Special tax Il
Total ID
'' School bonds Town
of Edgefeld /"
IS Railroad bonds
Town of Edgefeld 134 I"
q School special Edge
field s y,
Special Johnston S.
D.
Railroad bonds
Pickens township
Sc Railroad bonds
Wise "a
Railroad bonds
Shaw IA
One dollar poll tax on all male citi-
zens between the ages o. 81 and go
years except those exempt by law. 60
cents per capita on all dogs.
J. r.. PATTISON,
County Treasurer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Ask Bob Griffith what be thinks
Of the Taylor Cannady Buggy.
Then ask Hugh Quarles aboutathe
Goldsboro.
EDGEF:ELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Ask DR.. Prescott what his wife
thinks Of Mack's Leader Stoves.
Edge6eld Mercantile Company
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Our people are delighted that
Mr.. J. ". Cheatham has moved
his family to reside among us. H.
has for some time been anxious
to come to Edgefe.d SO that his
children could have the advantages
OF attending our splendid school.
We regret that Rev. J. T. Lit
tleiohn continues. quite unwell.
He assisted in a revival meeting
in SpartaEburg several weeks ago
and came home quite sick.
Though improving he is yet un.
able to fill his regular appoint
ments... Rev. J. P. Mealing will fill
his appointments for him until he
is fully restored to health.
We we're incorrectly informed
last week as to Mrs..J. @. Cogburn's
condition. While the wound from
the acald is healing very satisfac-
torily, sight has lot been fully
restored in one eye. We regret t.
have to state that is with difficulty
that she can see at all. However,
we sincerely hope that with her
full recovery will come complete
restoration of sight.
Just received Fresh Citron, Cur
rInte, and Raisins.
G. L. PENN d SON.
Rev. T. P. Burgess attended
the Presbyterian a Synod which was
in session atRock Hill the greater
portion Of last week. This is one
of The most learned and dignifed
bodies that assemble III South
Carolina, conse quently noone can
attend these annual gatherings
without spending the time very
pleasantly and pro6tably.
Probably dozen or mole of the
ladies of our town, have been in
attendance upon the state con-
vention-of the w. G, T. U. which
was in session at Johnston Sun
day, Monday and Tuesday. God
bless the good Christian women
in whatever they undertake to
uplift humanity. But for them
this old world would have gone
10 the "df mnition bow-wows' long
ago.
All of the vocal attractions in
the lyceum course of the past
have been very good and greatly
enjoyed by the Edgefeld audien-
ces. The Old HON stead Quartette
which will appear in the opera
house this evening is highly
spoken of and has delighted large
audiences wherever it has had en-
gagements Let their audience be as
large here as elsewhere. For it not
to DO SO will reflect upon the taste
and talent of our community.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

SILK SALE: VIII c'ose out
36 pieces silk nov. on hand at N.
cost to- make room for new
STOCK silk !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

We have just received a fresh
shipment of Nurnally's Candies
by express.
G. .T,PENN 81 SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

PRESCRIPTIONS our special
ty. We solicit your Prescriptions,
dav or night.
We GUARANTEE pure drugs,
accurate compromising. and rea-
sonable prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Sunday mex; being the fifth
Sunday there will be 10 preaching
in town except at the Presbyterian
church. A special service will be
conducted on Sunday NOR ing by
Rev. T. P. Burgess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Marshall
Feltham stopped over in EdgefeId
for aeverafdays while en- route
from Waycross, Ga, the home OF
Mr. Feltham' s parents, to Green
Vile. The beautiful BRIDES many
friends hope that her visits to her
old home will be quite frequent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Miss Lillian Smith writes Edge
field friends that she is greatly
pleased with her school near Will
liston. She is boarding III a de-
lightful home aud is very happily
situated, all of which Will make
her stay from home pleasant and
facilitate her school work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

When you have an opportunity
of enjoying two hours of whole
some, helpful, pleasant entertain
ment, euch as sthey afforded by the
Old Homestead Quartette, do not
consider the cost of. admission. 1t
is m:re bagatelle when compared
with the benefits derived.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

W. E. LYNCH & CO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

] JAS: B: 3. Hart |! ]
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Mrs. Joseph Kinard: who is re-
siding now in Bamberg, arrived
on Friday to visit her mother,
Mrs. Emma Marsh, and sister,
Mrs. r. n. Bailey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Mr.. Henry Kearsey was visitor
in our town for several days last
week. He has a host OF friends in
this community where he spent
his years of boytood and early
manhood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Miss Stella Walkerleaves today
to participate in the, gayetles and
festivities of Fair week in Colum-
bia. About the first Of November
she will go to Charleston to spend
the winter-then there will be
weeping apd wailingin Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Our people are delighted that
Mr.. J. W. Cheatham has moved
his family to reside among us.Hr
has for some time been anxious
to come to Edge6e,d SO that his
children could have the advantages
Of attending our splendid school.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Mrs. ". o. Wbatley, who re-
sides near Collier, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Edgefeld as the
guest of her sister-ia-law, Mrs. G.
D. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Mr.. J. Berrien Walker who
travels the entire south for large
New York clothing manufacturer
spent the latter portion o.. last
wee kin dgetie cid wit b M rs. Y al
h saia
tpresent esiding with e'apt and.
Evans.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-10-25

Messrs. Jones & Son sell one-
horse and two-horse Ollver-Chilled
plows. also carry full supply Of
all parts for repairs. The name
"Oliver-Chllled" occupies the top
most round when it comes to real
merit ard WORTH.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
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FolkSGN1
A TIN CUP TRICK.

Do 1t C1everly and You Can Pose n
Magician.
This little trick, performed in par
lor, will make you appear quite ma
gician.
Get beforehand two perfectly plain
tin cups without handles and with the
bottom sunk about quarter Of an inch
and straight sides. On the sunk bot
tom of each put some glue and over it
drop some birds seed, so that it looks
as If the cup were full, whereas it Is
really standing upside down and the
layer Of seed Is glued to the outside
bottom.
When you are ready to perform the
trick have bag Of the same kind Of
seed and, standing off from your audi
ence, hold the cups so that they can see
they are empty, but don't allow any
one to approach you.
Now take one cup and dip it into the
bag Of seed, but instead Of filling it
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06
SPIRITS TO FERRET CRIME
A Des Moines, Iowa, Medium. Saw.
Murder Was Done.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 6-From
the spirits of the dead, Mrs. A. F Pa.
ker of this city, claims to have discov.
cred the cause of the sudden disan.
pearance of Frank S. Richardson
prominent farmer living near Aulu.
bon, six years ago.
Through her visions she claims n
have seen a murder, and actually d.
rected excavations near an old tree IN
the Richardson firm, which resulted in
the finding of a human skeleton, be-
1ieved to be that of the missing man.
When Richardson disappeared there
was a sensation, and, though many
theories were evolved, no
trace of him could be found. Recent
ly his brother was in Des Moines and
met Mrs. Baker. He asked ner to as
sist him in the matter.
A few days ago she went to Audu-
bon, and two days after her arrival the
skeleton was found. She is now here
but says she will return in few days
to the spot where she believes she may
get in communication with the spirit
of the man she thinks was murdered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-04-06

campaign. Gorham had never known
Coon at the time, and the friends of
the lieutenant governor have never
been able to find any justification for
The Snohomish mans fight. In the cir
cumstances they have protested very
strongly against considering his name.
Governor Mead has declared that
there are IL or II candidates for the
place and there mas been an under
standing that the office would go to
King county. That understanding is
probably founded on theory rather
than any political reason. The exec
utive has not shown any strong incli
nation to regard King county's politi-
cal wishes, and it is believed by men
in politics that some other part of the
state will get the place.
The office Of state printer will pay
the successful applicant a handsome
profit. The act under which the ap-
pointment is authorized specifies the
rate that shall be charged for certain
classes of printing, and then makes
the broad provision that all other
classes of work shall be charged for
at commercial rates. Various esti-
mates have been made of the percent
age of printing this provision covers,
but feeling is general that major
ity Of the printers business would fall
under the commercial rate provision
In itself this would make a remunera-
tive office Of the printers berth.