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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
:. j. Norris Insurance Lo.
Gals.

Only 5 Fire Insurance Compa-
MES Except a few whose losses
were nominal) paid their losses
in Full without discount, in the
Great San Francisco fire. These
were the Aetna, Continental,
Queen, Royal, and London Liver
pool & Globe. See Best's Reports.
/ represent tho two first named.
X. ]. Norris, Agt.
The Aetna and Continental are
two among the larg est Fire In
surance Companies in the world.
E. ]. Norris, Agt.
The Aetna has the largest Capt.
tai Stock of all Companies.
E. ]. Norris, Agt.
The Continental has the lar
gest Surplus of all the Companies.
E. j. Norris, Agt.
I appreciate the patronage and
business intrusted to me, from
the A & K railroad to Batesburg,
through Edgefeld, Saluoa and
Aiken counties, and am very
grateful for same.
E. ]. Norris, Agt.
write Bond Insurance, Life
Insurance, Accident Insurance,
Health Insurance, Tornado In
surance, Plate Glass Insurance
and Life Insurance on Horses and
Mules.
E.J. Norris, Agt.
The Rate of cost on Dwellings
and Barns in the country is $1.20
per hundred or if three years, 80
cts per hundred.
E. J. Norris, Agt.
The Aetna and Phenix are al
most the only Companies accom-
modating enough to insure your
tenanted country buildings, be-
cause you give them your better
class of business. Do you appre-
ciate this.
E. J. Norris, Agt.
Firel Firel Firel Fire The
COST is too small to go uninsured.
g. ]. Norris, Agt.
The Aetna and Phenix will
write your Country Stores and
System Gins.
E.J Norris, Agt.
Very Handsome Toilet Sets,
ranging in price from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Ramsey & Jones.
Beautiful assortment of Iron
and Ena ameled beds. We invite the
ladies 10 call to see them.
! Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
May & Tompkins.
The Magic No. 3.

Number three is a wonderful
mascot for Geo. H Paris, of Ce-
der Grove, Me-, according to let
ter which reads: "After suffering
much with liver and kidney troub-
lie, and becoming greatly discour-
aged by the failure to find relief,
I tried Electric Bitters, and as
result am a we'll man to-day.
The first bottle relieved and three
bottles completed the cure. Guar
anteed best remedy for stomach,
liver and kidney troubles by Tim
mons Bros. G. l.. Penn & Son w.
E. Lynch & Co. Price &c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
Non-commissioned Officers 4


pointed.
AT the meeting of the Riff,
Company on Thursday evening,
Capt. Tillman announced the al :
pointment of toe following non
commissioned officers: w. L..
Covar, quertermas:er sergeant
w. E. B. Tompkins, w. T.-Pres-
colt, Ralph Jones, Hugh Warren,
and l.. T. May, setgeants, to rank
in order named; Percy Byrd,
Frank Logan, r. A. McCreary, r..
NJ. Wlnn, Paul Cogburn AID
Lovick MimF, corporals, to ralk
in order named. S. M. Smith, Esq (,
was elected solicitor for The con-
pany.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Let us supply you with Ice
Cream Freezers and Ice Tea Tur:-
blers. If you see our tumblers you
will buy them.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Keep cool and not be bothered
with hies. Our fans are now run
ming for the pleasure of those VINO
patronize our Soda Fountain. A II
of the popular drinks served in
the best possible manner. Let the
"Luray" refresh you.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
Beautiful Hair Brushes and
Combs. We wait the ladies to see
our beautiful Brushes ar d CT mbs.
Examine them before buying.
G. l.. Penn & Son.
Our Victor No. 1 Bed Springs
are guaranteed for 20 years. Moth
ing better on tbo market.
Ramsey & Jones.
New supply of Hammocka and
Hammock Hooks.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Every home in this section
should have one of our Lamp
Stoves. Price only rs and 81.
EdgeGeld Mercantile Co.
Large assortment of Colgate's
Toilet Soap. There Is nothing
better.
Timmons Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

I respectfully announce to the
public that I am a candidace for
Cotton Weigher for the town of
Edge6eld for the term beginning
September the 1st, 1907. If elect
ed, I will devote my entire time
to the duties of the position and
render honest, faithful service.
M. LEWIS STEVENS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
INSURANCE CARD.

We have sold our fire Insurance
Business, good will, etc., to Mr.. E.
j. Norris, and respectfully request
our former patrons to remain in
his agency as be is we'll equipped
to give you efficient and faithful
service. Assuring you of our high
appreciation of your past kind
ness.
Very truly,
c. A. Griffin & Co.
June 7th, 1907.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
cerned.
T. P. MORGAN.

l. herewith respectfully an
nounce myself as candidate for
the Office of Cotton Weigher of the
town of Edge6eld in the coming
election in August. Without boast
or egotism, I feel that I am able to
fill the Office .conscientiously and
Satisfactorily. and if elected, I
shall certainly spare NO effort to
do my whole duty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
Attention Light Dragons

Asst mble at your Pavilion, Gem
ire Spring, next Saturday June
18th at II o'clock a. m. promptly
to perfect all arrangements for
your approaching annual picnic.
A barbecue dinner will be provided
for members, aud full attend
ance is urged By order
j. R. Blocker,
Captain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
Winthrop College Scholarship and
Entrance Examination.


The examination for the award of
vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new stu
dents will be held at the County Court
House on Friday. July 8, at 8 a. N.
Applicants must not be less than ff-
teen years of age. When Scholar ships
are vacated after July 5. they will he
awarded to those making the highest
average at this examination, provided
they meet the conditions governing
the award. Applicants for Scholar
ships SHOULD write to President job :
SON be fore the examination for Sch
arship examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September IS. 1907. For further
information and catalog. address
Pres. D. B. Johnson,
Rock Hill, s. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
J. w. CHEATHAM.

I hereby announce myself as
candidate for the position Of Cot
ton Weigher for the town of Edge
field, and, if elected, will do all I
can for the satisfaction of all con-
oorpod
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Let The Advertiser job Office do
yonr printing. Satisfaction guar
anteed on every job sent out from
this Office.
Large assortment of window
shades at very reasonable prices
Ramsey & Jones.
Spectacles made up to suit your
particular need at lowest possible
price
Geo. F Minis.
Edgefeld. S. c..
Large shipment of Corn Chops
Just received.
P. P. Blalock. Jr.,
RUBBER TIRES: I have a
machine for resetting your old
tires or putting on new ones.
Best rubber tires carried in stock.
All work guaranteed.
w. III. Powell.
Our stock of mattresses is-very
large. We can sell you q frst-class
cotton mattress at from $3.50 to
$500.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
5 Insurance Lessons:-If you are
insured always let the agent know
if you take any other Insurance
OH the property or if there comes
a change in the ownership of the
property, or if the buildings be-
come vacant. or if you make ex-
traordinary repairs OH the build
ings, or if personal proper y is
moved. Your policy contract re-
quires this. Get-Permit.
E. j. Norris. Agt.
Why order Lace Curtains from
a catalog house or g city store?
We can save you money. An in
spectioD of our large stock is all
we ask.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
We always carry complete as
sortment of fresh drugs and give
especial attention to all prescrip-
tions sent. US. A share of your
patronage solicited.
Timmons Bros.
Ifyou want th' best bed springs
or the market buy the "Blue Rib
hon. or the "National."
Edge6eld Mercantile Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
(M;I!I5IEE;Rs;5 ';yIT9
A Fortunate Texan /.

Mr.. E. W. Goodloo, of 1o7 St.
Louis ST., Dallas Tex. says:> ain
the past year I have become ac-
quainted with DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, and no laxative I ever
before tried 80 effectuallY dis
poses of malaria and billiousness." !"
They don't grind nor grippe. 25c at
Timmons Bros. w. E. Lynch &
Co G.. l.. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

FOR SALE: One hundred thou
said feet of pine lumber at the
Strother place. Will deliver it in
Edgefeld, if desired. Apply to
A. H. Corley.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

I hereby announce myself a
candidate for Cotton Weigher for
the town of Edgefeld at the cleo
tion to take place this summer
for the term commencing Septem-
ber the 1st, 1907, and pledge N.Y.
self to abide the result of said
election. I desire to say that I am
busy In my crop, and that it will
be impossible for mo to make
thorough canvas. The people know
me IS I have served two seasons
as cotton weigher.
w CHEATHAM
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Send your savings to thls strong, sound, co.,
servative Savings Bank. On request VIZ will send
You FREE, a supply OF our "Bank Messenger
Money hailers for the safe transmission OF coin or
currency In making hank drpos Is by null. You
can send small deposits each weckand as N NJ
your savings accumulate will Issue you N ~,
certificates Of deposit bearing inteFest3x/O
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

We would be glad for the
housewives to see our large stock
of Crockery. We have plain and
decorated ware, and can supply
the needs of every home.
Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Spectacles made up to suit your
particular need at lowest possible
price
Geo. F Minis.
Edgefeld, S. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
Specially Low Prices.

Grouped around in sections at
the Corner Store you will find
many nice things being closed cut
at specially low prices. This is
one of our methods of raising
money tor our June trip north in
search of new and catchy summer
fabrics. The sale covers Laces,
En- b ,oiderles, Simpsons Typhoon
Silks. Figured Muslins and many
other items Of value.
The Corner Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Do.:.'t take our word for it, but
try around and see if our state.
ment is true when we say we can
save you money on clothing, shoes
and dry goods.
May & Tompkins.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
W. E. LOTT.

l respectfully announce that
anna candidate for reelection to
the position of public. Cotton
Weigher for the town of Edge
field for the term commencing
September lst, 1907. If reelected
I will strive to do my duty as
honestly and impartially as I
have done during the past year.
w. l.. HOLSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

RUBBER TIRES: I have a
machine for resetting your old
tires or putting on new ones.
Best rubber tires carried in stock.
All work guaranteed.
w. III. Powell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
candidates for
lotion Weigher.

I hereby announce myself /.
candidate for Cotton Weigher for
the town of Edgefeld forthe term
beginning September the 1st,
1907, and pledge myself if elected
to render honest ard faithful SER
vice.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Let The Advertiser job Office do
yonr printing. Satisfaction guar
anteed on every job sent out from
this Office.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
INSURANCE CARD.

49, ~ W w
June 7th, 1907.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Large shipment of Corn Chops
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Large assortment of window
shades at very reasonable prices
Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12
Ramsey & Jones.

When collection was taken on
Sunday morning last for the
evangeljsts who bave labored 30
earnestly and faithfully among
ua, tbs prompt and very liberal
response showed that the people
have been awakened and greatly
.stirred-even unto their pocket
books. 1t is frequently said-and
with much truth, too-that man 8
profession Of religion is not worth
much unless il reaches his purse.
A certain physician who does
not live a thousand miles from
Edge6eld attended a negro who
broke his leg, and some time after
the man had recovered the physi-
clan asked him for some money
he had promised him, receiving the
following reply: "Good Lawd,
Doctor, I done spunt dat money!"
TIE trouble with many people Is
that they have "spunt" the money
that really belonged to somebody
else.
Full stock of shoes and rub bers.
If you want the best give us a
call.
May & Tompkins.
Beautiful Rugs and Art Squares
all sizes and attractive designs.
Ramsey & Jones.
Buy your next suit of clothes
from US and save money.
May & Tompkina.
Large assortment of very fine
Imported Tooth Brushes.
Timmons Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

a Negro Slain.i
On the plantation of Mr.. ]. l..
Harley in the lower edge of the
county, Luther Harris. colored,
killed Jim Cosey, also colored, on
Thursday night last. We are not
informed as to the particulars con-
nected with the homicide. Harris
was committed to Jail on Friday,
aud his attorney, Capt. N. G.
Evans, went to Columbia on Sat-
urday and secured bail. the amount
of the bond being $500,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Our stock of mattresses is.very
large. We can sell you q frst-class
cotton mattress at from $3.50 to
n1E M
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

New supply of Hammocka and
Hammock Hooks.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-06-12

Beautiful assortment of Iron
and Enameled beds. We invite the
ladies 10 call to see them.
Ramsey & Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Marking an OLD Trail,

The work of marking the line of the
Santa Fe trail in Kansas has been COM
pleted. says the Kansas City Journal
The Daughters of the American Rev
olution have placed ninety-five monu-
ments along the route of the trail. at
least one in every county through
which the trail passed. These monu-
mentS were made OF Oklahoma granite
and contained suitab BILE inscription to
show the purpose. The state and the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
furnished the money to buy and have.
the monuments dressed. The Atchi-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe road hauled
them free, and the county organiza-
tons had them placed in the proper
positions. The Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution in Colorado are now
at work placing similar monuments to
those used in Kansas along the trail
In Colorado.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

y '-->A se~fSs2ItrtHHs&
The great wealth of the family,
drawn mostly from ever increasing
London rents, has always given them
important political influence, but in the
time of the fifth duke his younger
brother, Lord George Bentinck, was
regarded as the leader of the country
gentlemen of England and the cham
pion of tie prOtectionists against Sir
Robert Peel and the free traders.
1t was therefore natural that his
elder brother, the duke, as l shall call
him henceforward, should be a great
magnate, whose movements would nat
urally be followed by hundreds of
those who We're dependent on him or
looked up to him in some way. Never
theless it is matter of record that
the life of the duke was eccentric to a
degree and his private habits SO skill
fully concealed that no evidence has
yet been successfully brought forward
by his acknowledged heirs which has
upset the almost absurd allegations of
the present claimant.
In 1916 Lord John Bentinck, as he
then was, younger son or sixteen,
instead of being at Elton or Harrow,
Oxford or Cambridge, mysteriously
disappeared for four years until 1920
The only record of this sprig of nobil-
ity during the period is an honorary
military appointment in 1913, which he
seems to have fulfilled by one public
| appearance about a year later. This
seems to have led to his return to soci
kety, where he shortly became conspic
| uous, first, owing to his succession
| through the death of his elder brother
as Marquis of Titchfield to the rever
sion of the dukedom: second, by some
remarkable exploits on the turf. Fol
the next fifteen years he ran very
successful racing partnership witt
two brothers, Lord George Bentincl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
j. H. RICE, Manager.

being one4 The three brothers owned
stud of horses in common. racing I'M
der the name of Mr. Bowes," which
before it was closed in 1885 is reported
to have yielded them all an immense
amount of profit.
Disappears Second Time.
The year 1888 was marked by the
public man as he must have been after
his racing successes, scarcely anything
was known of him for nearly twenty
years Two important recorded events
took place. The first was his quarrel
with his brother, Lord George Ben
timex, in 1S4S over a lady identified
as Annie May Berkeley. reputed to
be the daughter of the fifth Earl Of
Berkeley by disputed marriage This
quarrel reached the point of blows,
one of which. as the story runs, was
the cause of the death of Lord George
In the height of his political campaign
against Sir Robert Peel. The second
was his succession in 1854 to the duke
dom. From this time onward follows
the most romantic portion of the dukes
career. For ten years his daily move
ments were deliberately concealed. Ev-
identity he was leading one if not two
double lives with the most persevering
devotion to intrigue. No pleasures
could possibly have been sufficient re-
ward for the pains he took to conceal
his moyements.
Under these. circumstances it was
natural that every kind of rumor and
report should surround him. But some
of his immediate dependents may be
looked upon as reliable witnesses neg
atively to his movements. The fact is
that none of them. however intimately
associated with him, can prove any
regular residence or existence for him
as duke. His yalets account is, one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
HISTORY or CASE
Druce Legal Controversy In
wolves disappearance of
Duke of Portland.
LIVED AN ECCENTRIC LIFE
British NobIeman's Daily Movements
deliberately Concealed for Years
Tax for Lawyers.

On looking up the published matter
on the Druce-Portland claim case,
which is being tried at London, l was
surprised 10 find how on first sight so
many complicated facts were combln-
ed in the bruce case as to bear their
most probable explanation only in one
way. writes London correspondent
of the New York Post. Gradually |
saw built up before my eyes one of the
most extraordinary and romantic fami-
~ tangles revolving around man who
from his position and eccentricities
must be regarded as a historic freak
hardly less remarkable than the Mar
uuis of Casanova or the Due de Lau-
Zun. am inclined to regret that the
course of evidence in the present trial
tends to destroy the probability that
this ingenious figment can be maintain
ed. But of that anon. For the pres
ent il is interesting to consider the
curious history of the fifth Duke OF
Portland as presented by one who
claims to be his grandson and heir to
his title and estates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

mony, employed by the late Duke OF
Portland TO escape from the embar-
easements of his double life and ac-
guessed in by his second family ow-
ing to the bride of the large property
devolving by will in the shape of the
Baker street bazaar. The whole CUES
ton turns on the situation inside the
bruce vault ut Highgate as to whether
the coffin there contains a body or a
roll of lead.
Litigation thus far has been carried
on by company which speculates on
the value of the bruce claims to prop
erty supposed to be worth f16,O0O,-
600. An order was obtained from a
civil court to search the grave, but this
order was resisted by Herbert bruce
as legal heir, and no power exists in
England to compel disturbance of a
grave except IN cases where criminal
issues are nvolved.
This is the origin of the present pro-
ceedings. which are carried forward
from Friday to Friday and may last
for weeks. The plaintiff is bringing a
charge Of perjury against Herbert
bruce with the hope that If he can
establish a .prima facie argument for
further investigation the magistrate
will order the opening of the vault. 1t
is a skillful conversion of a civil issue
into a criminal one. At present the
fresh evidence brought forward by the
prosecution is not very convincing, but
there seems so much genuine doubt as
to the chief facts in dispute that there
is some considerable part of the public
hoping that the mystery will be finally
settled by an order TO investigate the
condition of the grave. The case for
the plaintiff has not so far been
strengthened during the present pro
cesdings. so no one knows how it may
turn ont. But it seems, pretty widely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

mysterious record or appearances ana
disappearances. Whether in London or
at Welbeck he was mysteriously con
cealed for days in his private apart
ments, communicating with his serv-
ants only by note. Every day an alb
surd performance was carried on be-
tween Welbeck and his London house.
His carriage left in the evening tightly
closed, was placed on q railway truck
either at Worksop or London and was
conveyed through to the other end by
train and horses without inspection az
to whether it was empty or not The
same procedure was carried on at Har-
court House, where secret passages
took him in and out from his rooms
without even the knowledge of his
valet. No one of his servants during
his disappearance could tell for certain
| whether he was in London or at Wei
| beck
| The year 1864 was the final date of
his metamorphosis. From that time
on he lived as duke officially at Wei.
| beck. and, though he remained q
recluse until 1879, there is no reason tc
| suppose that he carried on another life
elsewhere. He appears to have occu
pied himself, perhaps with a view te
! insuring concealment. with those enor
nous underground works which are
the chief object of interest to all Wis
itors at Welbeck abbey.
| The suggestion of the present claim
ant is that his grandfather, Thomas
Charles bruce, lived life with &c
centric gaps corresponding with thu
most minute fidelity with the known
| vagaries of the duke. He attempts tt
establish the identity of the two mer
by witnesses with whom | cannot dea
In the limits of this article. Old bruce
the claimants grandfather, appeared
first in 1916 as sutton to an heires: