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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

of the officers of the law in Ell
forcing Law, not only the plohi-
bition law, but all law. He then
spoke Of the high snd sacred duty
Of the juror, and naxt the duty of
the citizen. With his logic, sound
reasoning and elpquHnce, he made
effective every point in the ad-
dress. He spoke at length and
with great fervor of the injury
done by the dispensary in the
matter of lowering the ideals of
the people.
DR.. Croner emphasized the
Importance of exercising the right
of suffrage, urging upon the peo-
pie The necessity Of registering,
and then to vote when the time
comes. He said that some people
thought man ought to vote as they
pray but he did not think that
way, for so maay men did not
pray at all. He believes that the
men ought TO vote as the women
pray.
Beng held spell-bouud by lis
elcquence, logic AID convincing
array Of facts. it is impossible 10
report such an address without
detailed notes. Therefore, the
great regret of the writer is that
every individual in the county
did not hear il. One of the chief
purposes Of The Citizens League
is the creation OF q wholesome
public sentiment for the enforce
cne4t Of law, and there is no more
Effective way to !o this than Cor
inc citizens Of The cauniy 10 bear
:uch discourses from such ,neE as
nr Cromsr. Oa mntion IF Zen.
], 9 Sheppard, tn2 !.eggua by y
rising vote, TIA: &ed 1r. Cso;uar
for ha mnSuiijesli adf;rsss.
Gan. \! G. Bul'er and Col. w
i. fuli'art were cat'ed up,n bnt
e@ing to tho a!eness af he hoar
,i~cinod 10 speHIs 1T Ie4g'h.
Mex in order KISS a business
session which was cut short o.
accnunf OF the delay iu cnaveHina.
!! voluntary COLLECTION. amnuutir2.::
TO foriy-o:d dollars vas taken. j
;arg. numba Of cit'z9ne. some Of
whpn were not here:oFore il sym.
patty wi;h The League. ';andea in
their names for memherEhip.
4 commitiae consisting ef Fon.
3. &. Nicholsons NJ. i. rurnar, J
f. P;iyue, D. E. Lanham aud J.
Ii. Bussey Was appointed TO nomi-
uats the officers and executive com
mittee for the ensuing year
Adopting the report Of this COM
m!ttse, the following officers we're
elected: G. q. May, president;
Dr.. J. N. Grafton aud Prof. &. T ,
Long, vice-presidents; w. G..
QUITS, secretary; DR.. 4. Fl. Cor
ley, treasurer. The oflicere. with
Messrs. J. NJ. Shaffer, NJ. w.
Clark and P. Il. Bussey, consti-
TUE the executive committee.
The tone of the meeting was
excellent, : no taiat or tinge
of politics being connected WITH
it in the remotest degree. The per-
sonnel of the body could not be
surpassed. Many of the very best
men from every section were
present, and all went away en-
Unused, edited and greatly bene-
fitted by the days exercises.
A free dinner having been pre-
pared by the ladies of Edgefeld
for the members of the League and
the visitors, everybody went from
the court house to the lawn Of
Nlr. ]. B. Boyd, where the dinner
Was served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

The first bale of new crop Geor-
gia cotton sold for 26 cents per
pound at auction. Wonder what
the first bale of Edgefeld cotton
will bring month hence?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

Dispatches from Washington
state that only about twc-thirds
of a wheat crop has been made
this year in the west, and that
wheat will probably advance 10
ss1.25 per bushel. Edgefeld far
mers can better afford to face a
wheat famine now than at any
other time for many years. The
-four may be low in the barrel but
there will be plenty of corn in the
crib. This will only necessitate
making the hoe-cakes thicker and
biscuits thinner
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
"a much-needed amendment to

A much-needed amendment to
the Carey-C Cothran Law is pro-
vision enabling a mayor or magis-
tIate or other court to impose o
sentence On the chaingang, with
out the alternative of fine. Then
The white man behind the blind
tiger negro cannot pay him out.
Newbery Observer.
A good suggestion. What does
awhile man or neglo, who gets
81 per gallon for the meanest
liquor made, care for a fine? A
sentence to the changing would
prove to be an effective quietus.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

Governor Ansel has addressed
letter.to The Boards of Registration
urging them to revise the books
of registration. 1t is probable that
the books in every county in the
state need to be revised.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

In spite of the heat the price of
coal is advancing. If the Atlantic
fleet is dispatched to the Pacific
coast next fall, as at present plan
ned, coal dealers will have pre-
text at least for still further ad-
vances. Nearly 100000 tons of
coal will be consumed on this
loag voyage.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

The western bank president who
paid $4,000 for worthless "gold"
brick really deserves very little
sympathy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

The United States recruiting
officers we're in Augusta during
the past week and secured four
teen recruits. Forty young men
were examined but mauy were re-
iected OH account of color blind
ness. The examining officer stated
that cigarette smoking caused
many applicants to fall below the
required standard, frequently
iniuring their eve sight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
Scholarships For Girls.

F Vacant scholarships of free
tuition are offered through South
Carolina Federation of Wcmeu's
Clubs as follows:
South Carolina Kindergarten
association, cne scholarship, free
tuition, good for two years.
GTsenvile CoIlega fnr women,
two scholarships Of free tuition
for four years esch.
These viii be awarded by com
ret'iiva examinations 10 be held
August 2nd, 1867.
apple mis- liu If Ie their ..amrs
with lie chairman OF ihe de palt-
nest b fare July 20th. Studrpts
stns' ioe nj las: Is years of age
nnd prnpgr"d to Pmter freshman,
nr any higher class, AID must i'.-
form The chairn a0 which college
she d"fiseS i0nl.tar.
l.:r fuf,bur irfa!mation apply
to
Miss 'i'haodosia DArean.
CbaiFma Department Educa-
tioH 5 G. z. We,
DaIz-'l, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
The people of Newbsrr5 county

The people OF Newbsrr5 county
are well satisfied with prohibi-
tion. Petitions were recently Cir
culated asking the supervisor
to order an election for the pur-
pose of voting on the question Of
establishing county dispensary,
but the petition did not rcceivs
the signatures of one-fourlh of
the voters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
q arrangement of the kidneys and a cure is
obtained quickest by proper treatment of
The kidneys. if you arc feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taxing DR.. Kilmers
SwaEiR-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
ltconects inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing it. and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled TO
go often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect OF Swarnp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its Won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant TO take and sold
by all druggists il fif,y-cent and one-dolar
sized bottles. You may Eyk
have sample bottle Of esf;ss Elm
this wonderful new dis !. si.;i
covery and book that tis:. .ll4sss I!..sessss2
tells all about it, both Home of swampRoos.
sent free by mail. Address Dr.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this gsnercS offer in this paper.
Don't make a6y mistake, but
remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Kilmer's swamp-Root,
and the address, Birghamton, N.
Y, On every bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
Kirksey, S. c.

Let us supply you with Ice
Cream Freezers and Ice Tea Tum-
blers. If you see our tumbiers you
will kuy them.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
Notice to Wheat Growers.

have just finished a new Corr
aud Flour Mill of the latest de-
sign. Will be glad 10 receive your
patronage and will serve you 70
the best of my ability. The mill
was built and sta,t.d by Mr.. G
D. Minis. A finished mill in every
respect. Located on my farm two
miles south of Mountain Greek
church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
Tie Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

e prevailing in this
JUS because SO docep-
\ tive, Many sudden
Z deaths are caused by
E it-heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
e failure or apoplexy
are often the result
of kidney disease. If
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
: kidney ois oned
= blood will attack the
vital organs or the
reak down and waste
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

Just received a large shipment
of Screen Doors, Porch Screens,
Lawn Swings, Reclining and
Swinging Chairs We invite you
t call 10 see them.
Edge6eld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31
SSlz:IlIa!e1f.E9EAIaaa2yg

Keep cool and not be battered
with flies. Our fans are now run
ming for the pleasure of those who
ratronize our Soda Fountain. All
of the popular drinks served i'll
the best possible manner. Let the
"Luray" refresh you.
G. l.. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-31

write Bond Insurance, Life
Insurance, Accident Ineurance,
Health Insuraucn, Tornado In-
surance, Plate Glass insurance
and Life insurance. on Horses and
Mules.
E.J. Norris, Agt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
AMEs MAN TO NEW JERSEY.
r. C. Minkler Elected Professor of An
imal Husbandry in Jersey Asricul
turai College.

r. C. Minkler Elected Professor of An
imal Husbandry in Jersey Asricul-
turai College.
Special to Times Republican,.
Ames, April 15.-F. C. Minkler. of
Nevada, member of the 1905 gradual
ing class in the animal husbandry de-
partment of the Iowa State College, has
recently been elected professor of anil
NAL husbandry in the New Jersey Az
ricultural College at a salary of $4,000
per year.
Mr.. Minkler made an excellent rec
ord as a student at the Iowa State Col
lege. Immediately after graduation he
accepted the position of field man and
stock reporter on the Nevada Journal,
which position he filed in a most sat
lisfactory manner until Jan. l, 1907,
when he resigned the same to take
charge Of the short course work in an
inal husbandry at the New Jersey
college The New Jersey people We're
so favorably impressed with Mr.. Mink
ler's ability to instruct young men that
they offered him the position of head
of the department. Mr.. Minkler's rapid
promotion comes as no surprise to
those acquainted with him and his
work. He Is young man of excellent
ability, and not afraid to work. two
very important requisites of a success
full man in any line of work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
News Of Toledo.
Special TO Times-Republlcan.

Special TO TtmeS-Repubilcan.
Toledo, April 15.-Mrs. A. Q. Muekler
passed away after protracted illness,
last Saturday evening.
The funeral services Of Mr.. Joseph
Cromwell, of Chicago, were held at the
home of Mrs. John Cornell, of this city,
on Saturday afternoon. DR.. Ira Hol.
brook had charge Of the service. He
was assisted by Rev N. A. Mershon,
of the Methodist church. Friends were
in attendance from Chicago, Omaha
and Traer.
Marshal Thompson Saturday night. A
very unusual occurrence for quiet To-
ledo.
j. M. Camery is remodeling ! his
house on High street, recently occupied
by J, S. Johnson Mr.. and Mrs F.. c.
McClaskey will occupy the house when
repairs are completed.
Mrs. A. c. Nevins is in very poor
heahh
C. E. Foster, of Bradford, Pa, spent
a few days with friends in Toledo.
P. Fl. APPLICABLE returned Saturday
night from Canada, whittier he had
gone with car of horses. He reports
j splendid horse market, and abundant
sleighing in that locality. He will en-
deavor to secure another car of horses
at once.
Mrs. JOS Willemek, of Cedar Falls,
is visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Eiston, of Glad
brock. visited her father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis. over Sunday
President Kephart spoke on temper
ancla a the Baptist church Sunday at
ferroon 49,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
Cannon, Oelwein Gas Man, Re-
leased on Bail and Wife
Goes Home
SETTLEMENT is suRMlsED
Believed That Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon
Have Patched Up Differences and
That Adultery Charge Will Not Be
Observation-Disclosures Put Up Cash
Bail Of $500.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Oelwein, April 15.-Frank j. Cannon
did not 20 to West Union with Sheriff
Culver A syndicate Of his friends got
together and put up $500 in coin as a
surety that he will appear before the
grand jury, April 23 to answer to the
charge of adultery sworn out against
him by his wife who came over from
Mt. Vernon, H.
Cannon remains in the city, and may
not leave till the time of his hearing
before the grand jury. Mrs. Cannon
took the night train at a. m. Satur-
day morning for her home in Mt.
Vernon, Ill. For the next ten days
the affair will remain in status quo,
with a chance for everyone to guess.
Before leaving the city Mrs. Cannon
was served with a subpoena by Mar
shall bookings, requiring her to be
present in West Union April 2Ss
1t is commonly predicted that, Can
non will never be brought to trial on
the charge of adultery. Not that
there is much doubt of his guilt in the
matter. but because 1t is thought that
Mrs. Cannon has relented and will not
come from Illinois to appear before
the grand jury. When they met FRI
day morning it the hotel lobby in the
Mealey it was noticed that She was NOT
seemingly as aggressive as before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
See
California
Now

sREcIAL TO CALIFORNIA;: Round
trip rates to San Francisco and Los
Angeles, half rates; from Omaha $4,000
April IS TO May Is; June 8 to is; be
sure to go one way via Shasta Route
and Puget Sound, only $3.50 more
sstop-oyers. variable and attractive
routes.
THROUGH sLEEPERs: Daily thru
tourist sieepers to Los Angeles; per-
sSonally conducted thru tourist sleepers
Thursdays and Fridays, and daily
STANDARD sleepers to San Francisco
all via Denver, Scenic Colorado and
salt Lake City; to the Northwest, solid
i thru trains, all classes of equipment.
coLoNlST RATES: One way rates
daily until April 30th from Omaha to
! Utah and central Montana $2000;i
q spokane District, $3.50; Portland, Pu-
set Sound, salaFrancisco. Los Angeles.
& $500, IS
!. CHEAP ONE WAY RATES: Every
! Tuesday during April to Denver Col
sorado Springs and Pueblo from oma-
ha only $11,6l; first and third Tues
days only $4,000 round trip to the
same points.
Describe to me your proposed trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
ra'DANlELs RELEASED
Man Arrested for Causing Great West
ern Wreck, Discharged.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, April 15.-After being held
as a suspect by the local police for two
days. awaiting the arrival of Great
Western special agent to investigate
his alleged connections with the OUT
rage perpetrated last fall when north
bound freight train was dynamited,
Will McDaniels has been released.
McDaniels' home is at Muscat1ne,
where he has sister living. a teacher
in the public schools 'Muscatine peo-
pie who know him say that he had
always borne a pretty good reputation
and that he comes of a very good
family. His father was for many years
on the Muscatine police force.
The suspicion that McDaniels knew
more than he had told of the affair
last fall grew out of the fact that he
left here shortly thereafter. and that
he had gone over that part Of the
track on hand car not very long be-
fore the charge was exploded by the
passing train. His hat blew off at
about that place, and he got off to get
1t, walking the rest of the way to the
cement workers camp.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
state, with respect to the law profes.

states with respect to the law profess
sion.
Secretary Thomas of the Iowa state
board of medical examiners has been
directed by the state board to take up
the matter with the Illinois board with
a view TO securing an adjustment OF
differences, If possible. SO that recip-
rocity may still be maintained, and
there seems to be an impression that
it is likely that the matter will be sat
iseectory arranged. In case 1t is not
both states will withdraw from the re-
ciproeal treaty, and If new doctor in
either state desires to locate in the 9TH
ers he will have to subject himself to
examination in the state OF his adop-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
BLOOD POISONING FROM NAIL
e. e. Ellis, Waterloo Carpenter, Ma.
4 naa i.,ah ,s ReauiA

e. e. Ellis, Waterloo Carpenter, May
Loss Limb as Result.
Special to Times Republican.
waterloo, April 15.--Mr. E. E. Ellis,
a carpenter of this city, who stepped on
a nail about week ago, is very Ill
from blood poisoning, and his foot may
have to be amputated to save his, life.
Prompt medical attention failed to re-
,lieve him, and plans were made to re-
move hirn to the hospital. but there
was no room at that institution and an
operation was performed at the Ellis
home. This has not given the relief
hoped for, and a vacancy was made at
the hospital Saturday night. He was
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
WROTE OWN OBITUARY
Bennett BAIL Was an Old limo Rssi'
dent Of Washburn.

Special to Times Republican.
Washburn, April 15.-Death has re-
lieved the sufferings OF Bennett BAH,
who, about the first Of the year. wrote
his own obituary and sealed it. with
instructions that it was to be given
to the newspapers for publication
when he passed away. Mr.. BAIL was
an old time resident of this place, and
his illness was due to paralysis and
complications induced by old age.
Mr.. BAIL had been ailing for some time
and had been critically i'll since ex-
periencing a paralytic shock three
weeks ago. He was 70 years old and
had realized for some time that he had
not long to live.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
FIRST TlckET FOR 1908.
Bankert of the United Christian Party
Issues Convention Call.

Davenport, April 15-William r.
Bankert of this city has issued call
for the first national convention to
nominate a candidate for president in
1908. Bankert is chairman of the ma
tional committee of the United Chris :
tian party. He founded the party ten
or twelve years ago, and has always
maintained headquarters in Davenport.
The party in the last two campaigns
has had presidential candidates upon
platforms advocating government ac-
'cording to the golden rule. Once the
party advocated the moving Of the ma
-ional capital from Washington to the
island upon which is situated the Rock
Island arsenal, opposite Davenport
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
Quick
Payment

upon Its Bonds Of Suretyship is
the fixed rule of the American
Surety Company Of New York.
Without bubble or technical OBJ.
lection and with only such delay
q careful examination Of proof
requires, losses are promptly paid,
the check being often mailed the
same day the claim is fled
On Personal Security, recovery
necessarily takes time: with the
American Surety Company Of New
York, recovery upon proof Of loss
10 certain and immediate. Such
quick action often saves bank
from closing its doors, or firm
from going into bankruptcy.
Persons. 4rrns and corporations
requiring bonds from their EN-.
ployees, should write to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
INDICTED FOR BRUTALITY.
Superintendent Of County Farm Placed
Under Arrest.

Davenport, April 15.-Superintendent
j. C. Kuehl of the Scott county poor
farm was Saturday indicted by the
grand jury and arrested for brutal
treatment of county paupers placed un-
der his charge. Witnesses before the
grand jury told how he knocked down
and kicked Jacob Helberg, rs years old;
tied John Gahan to a chair by the feet
and neck locked Jonas Fuller, aged
and blind, in cellar, and committed
other acts of brutality in punishment
of trif1ing offenses.
There is great indignation against
Kuehl and threats of summary pun
ishment have resulted from the revela-
lions before the grand jury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
ENGINEER LARSON RELEASED.
Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Causing
Wreck.
ecial to mes-Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Davenport, April 15.-Aside from the
sensational indictment of Superintend-
ent J. G! Kuehl of the county farm, the
interesting feature of the reporting OIL
mo bill" against Charles w. Larson,
the veteran engineer, whose confusion
of orders was responsible for the Bet
tendorf wreck. Popular sympathy has
been with the engineer ever since the
accident, his manful attitude before
the coroner's jury and at the prelim-
mary hearing counting much in his
favor. It was the general opinion that
no court could ever punish Engineer
Larson more than his own conscience
had already punished him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
BONDS FOR M. D. PHlLLEo
Given by Bankers Sister, Who Came
From California.

optUIdI 10 7 Observation-Disclosures.
Cedar Falls, April 15.-Bonds for the
appearance of NJ. D. Philleo at the Sep
TENDER term of court have been given
by his sister, Mrs. Ella p Hubbard, of
Los Angeles, Cal, The latter recently
came from California to get her BROTH
err who has been cared for several
months in a sanitarium at Dubuque,
and Will take him back with her to
spend the summer in the west
Mr.. Philleo, who for over quarter
of a century, was one of Black Hawk
county's most prominent men in bust
ness life is held for misstating his
rating at the banks to get credit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15
FUNERAL OF MRS. COATS.
Sheldon Woman Was Preparing to Join
- Husband IL. Halifnensa


Special to Times Republican.
Sheldon, April 15.zzThe funeral of
Mrs. r. A. Goats took place Sunday
at $3.50 p m, the services being con-
Quoted at the Christian church by Rev.
Harris Mr.. Coats left Sheldon some
four weeks ago, going to California
to seek employment, while Mrs. Coats
remained here to dispose of their prop
erty, expecting to start for California
Tuesday. She was taken violently ill.
Mr. Coats was wired to come home at
once, and STARTED Immediately. In the
meantime Mrs. Coats expired. Mr..
Goats was broken up when he arrived
Saturday night to find his wife dead.
Ear mother arrived from Canada Sat-
urday, and a sister from California
Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-15

the 18th and was buried Saturday at
Britt, the funeral being held at Dun
can Mr.. Graves was a brother of Mrs.
j. D. Bailey, who is well known here
and who now lives at Mason City. Mr..
Graves was an old soldier. This makes
the fourth death at the farm this year.
Mr.. Graves fell down stairs, injuring
his skull, which was the immediate
cause of DEATH