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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06

couldn't been deader if they'd been num-
mics a thousan years in Egyp's tombs.
When the doe heerd the scrunchin an the howl
an the screech, she stopped an turned to view the
prospect DER. Seem her hated foe, the catamount,
layin' there dead she come back an begun to stomp
him full o holes. Abner hadn't had no Idee o geth-
erin IN the doe, but when he seen her Sp lin that
pelt, which goin' to be worth three dollars to
him, he couldn't set still an see it done so he
whanged her with the one shot he had fetched along
to gether in the ar with, an he got the ar an
the catamount an the doe all at shot. That's
all there is about it. but it was the best that Abner
could do. OF course, if he'd had leaky hen house
roof or "a"
Are you Mr.. Groat?' said I, interrupting him
'Me? he replied Yes, I'm Abneri" And TAX
ing Up his bag he emptied out of it furry skins
one of them long haired and black, the other tawny
and short haired. An there, said he is the skin
o that fair to middin' sized bar; an there's the
pelt o that slammin' big catamount. The fat doe 1
give away but these here skins I'm takin' down to
Squire Birkett's to git fifteen dollars fer EN-
He put the skins back into the bag and again
started to go; but stopped him long enough to
tell him was sorry that correspondent at Nebo
Swamp had overlooked him and his exploit and that
MOI he exclaimed. why, that1f be worth
easy ten dollars to mel Ten dollars! Well, guess
it will But you kin have EN-, by thumps, fer fve!'
The lowest price quoted for bear skins just then
was fifteen dollars. Catamount pelts were three dol
lars. This was like finding money, and closed the
deal with Mr.. Groat at once, and he departed;
The Trumpet Blasts" usual budget from Nebo
Swamp along in the course of day or two. AS
l read it over came to this item:
1T is remarked singular and almost unheard
of thing that not single deer, bear, nor even
a wildcat, has been killed or trapped in the Nebo
Swamp district this fall"
But that was nothing to what stared me in the
face a little farther along, follows:
Tricky Alb Groat disappeared again last week,
and the unaccountable thing is that this time nothing
disappeared with him excepting the big black goat
skin that Hezekiah Barker bought for twenty-five
cents at the Vezy vendue and the wildcat pet that
Barkers boy Joe trapped year ago. and which
worth nothing, because the scalp cut off and the
oo11a TOD Ia, y1ac
will give Alb half pound of loose chewing for them,
though Good radiance abb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06

AFY faith in the simplicity, and artlessness of
N the "wayback rural constituency to
which l sometimes served intellectual
pabulum through the medium of The Buckvie
Trumpet Blast of Freedom" was rudely shattered
by spare built man with high cheek bones. He
came into The Trumpet Blast" Office one day,
carrying feed bag over shoulder. The con
tents of the bag evidently light, but they
bullying. The man was mild appearing individual.
although he had fierce red mustache. He opened
the business of his visit at
Il see there's teller writin pieces fer your paper
from the Nebo Swamp deestric,' said he, placing
the feed bag the floor.
Doubtless" l replied I'VE have correspond
ent in that district.
He's the Teller, amt he, that puts it in the paper
that Ben Rider is paintin his fence? An that
esteemed teller citizen Simeon Diffendorfers daugh
ter Sally has been vsitin Sol Greggs folks at Pison
Branch: An that Joe Butts is patchin' up the roof
of his hen house!
l said he
You hain't seen nothin' lately of any piece he's
writ about Abner Groat getherin' in fair to mid
din sized b ar one day this season, have yer! was
the next question.
was obliged to admit that had not.
Hes the Teller, though continued my inter
viewer that sends you the that Sam Bangs
was welcome caller in midst last Wednesday,
shakin' hands with old friends, come agin, Sam,
when you can stay longer; an, that the Society for
SEWN Buttons tn Red Flannel Shirts fer the
Heahens in Ariky will meet at Sister Benders next
Saturday evenin; amt he?
/ assented.
Well" said he, in runnin' your eve over the
'Nubbins from Nebo' durn the past two or three
weeks did it run ag'in a nubbin about Abner Groat
harvestin' one day this season the all pervadn est
biggest catamount that even Abner Grant ever har-
vested?'
That was another item, was obliged to acknowl-
edge, that | did not remember to have received
from our Nebo Swamp correspondent.
MOI" said the interviewer. . But he's the Teller
that writes the pieces about Cyrus Guner runnin
fer constable of Nebo Swamp deestric', an rousin
folks up the alarmn state the countryll fall into
if Cy amt elected, amt he"
| said he
And has he writ much of piece as fur as you
have noticed fer awhile back, about Abner Groat
havin knocked over the latest doe one day this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-06

EY faith in the simplicity and artlessness of
nj the "wayback'''. rural constituency to
40 which / sometimes served intellectual
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
DREADED TO EAT
a Quaker Couples Experience.

How many persons dread to eat
their meals, although actually hun
CRY nearly all the time!
Nature never intended this should
be so, for we are given thing called
appetite that should guide US as to
what the system needs at any time
and can digest.
But we get in q hurry, swallow our
food very much as we shovel coal
into the furnace, and our sense of
appetite becomes unnatural and per-
yerted. Then we eat the wrong kind
of food or eat too much, and there
you are-indigestion and it's accom-
panying miseries.
A Ph!la. lady said the other day:
my husband and have been sick
and nervous for 15 or 20 years from
drinking coffee feverish, indiges-
Stion, totally unfit, a good part of the
time. for work or pleasure. We act
ually dreaded to eat our meals.
we tried doctors and patent med
icines that counted up into hundreds
of dollars, with little IL any benefit.
Accidentally, small package of
Postum came into my hands. made
some according to directions, with
surprising results. We both liked it
and have not used any coffee since.
THE dull feeling after meals has
loft us and we feel better every way.
We are 80 well satisfied with Postum
that We recommend 1t to our friends
who have been made sick and nervous
and miserable by coffee. Name CIV
en- b. Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Eaad the. little book, "The Road to
Wellrl!le, in pkga, There's 2 Res.
son. :!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
With the Wits.

= on say you were in the saloon at
The time Of the assault referred ito in
the complaint 2 . questioned the law
yer. z
9'I was, sor,, replied the witness I
.ISDid You take cognizanee of the
bar=keeper at the. timef''
II don't know what he called it,
sor, but I took what the rest did, -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
A local wit says that he knows
some people who could do you a fav-
or and make you feel neaner than
some others when they turned you
eown.-Giles County Record.
Little Girl.-s'Please let mother
have love-story book. -
Librarian-"Yhy doesn't she come
herself?,'
Little Girl-"She can't; father and
'er's been fighting, and she got two
black eyes l''-Ally Sloper.
While calling on a Carl Junction
girl the other night young man
seated himself at the organ and ask
ed: care you musicale" Oh, yes" "
she answered, "but if you wish to
play anything don't mind my feel
ings in the least. "-Kansas City
Post.
The days are getting longer, and
pay day further apart.-Boston Globe
A thousand Pennsylvanians want to
be Colonels on the Governors staff.
But any deferential negro can make
man Colonel.-Atlanta Journal.
The wintry powers are going to
work in way which indicates pre-
ception that only six weeks or SO is
left in which to rescue the season
from the slushy character of a mild
winter. r.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Candidates for congress might pos
sess their souls with patience until
Judge Hill has taken the oath of Of
fice.-Gallatin News.
Only the chosen few can coin their
credulity into hard cash.-Dallas
News. So. 8-'07.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

bylocal applications as stheycannot reach th!
diseased portion of thu ear. There - only On"
way to cure deafness, and that is by coDst!-
tutionnl remedies. Deafness iscaused by MI
inaamed condition Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustaehiau Tube When this tubeis in
famed you have n rumbling sound oriuTer-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the intam.
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out Of ten
are caused bycatarrh, which srothingb
infame6E condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Doi1ars for any
case Off Deafness Caused bycatarrh) that can
moths curedby Ralrs Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars free. FL. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, ..
= Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
The Badge of Honesty

Is or every wrapper of Doctor Pierce's
Z Golden Medical Discovery because q full
list of the ingredients composing it Is
printed there in plain English. Forty
years Of experience has proven its superior
worth as q blood purifier and invigorat-
ing tonic for the cure of stomach disorders
and all liver ills. It builds up the run
down system as no other tonic can in
which alcohol is used. The active medic
inal principles of native roots such as
Golden Seal and Queens root, Stone and
Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black
Cherrybark are extracted and preserved
by the use of chemically pure, triple
refined gIycerine. Send to DR.. R. v. Pierce
at Buffalo, N. Y, for free booklet which
quotes extracts from well-recognized med
ical authoritieszsu as Drs. Barthofow,
King, ScuddeE Coe, Ellingwood and q
! host OF totheIs, showing that these roots
can be depended upon for their curative
action IL all weak states OF the stomach,
accomp&pied by indigestion or dyspepsia
as well IS iDall bilious or liver complaints
and In aL Swast!ng diseases where there
lis osI9Ihesh and gradual running down
Of tt strength and system.
The sGolden Medical Discovery makes
rich, .pure blood and SO inYLgorates and
regulates The stomach. liver and bowels,
and throueb them. the whole system:
Thus aliskin affections, blotches, pimples
and eruptions as well as scrofulous swell
S lings and old open running sores or ulcers
are cured and healed. In treating old
running sores, or ulcers, it is well to in
sure their healing to apply to them DR..
: Pierce's All-Heal Salyc.. Ifyour drug
: :gist don't happen to have this Salve in;
stock, send fifty-four cents in postage
stamps to DR.. R.V. .Picrce-Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute. Buffalo. N. Y. and
asIarge box of the rAll- Healing Salve"
will reach you by return post.
You can't afford to acrept a secret nos
Strum as substitute for thiSnon- alcoholic,
medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION, not
even. though the urgent. dealer may
thereby make little bigger profit.
sDr, Pferce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and 3inyigorate stomach, liver and bowels,
:sugar. coated Tiny granulss easy TO take
ss caady, g. 3 & ,y.iss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

Ii you live i'll Virginia, North OF.
South Carolina, and are unable to
obtain Argo Red Salmon from your
dealer, send money order for two
dollars (s2l to-day, to the advertis-
ing department of Alaska Pack
ers' Association, Richmond, Va, or
Atlanta, Ca. and We will deliver to.
your nearest railroad depot, freight
prepaid. box containing one dozen
cans of Argo Red Salmon, can
opener and cook book, with beauti-
rful colored illustrations. giving thir-
ty-nine different recipes for preparing
the delicious, nutritious and appetite
ing Argo Red Salmon. Get your
money order to-day, Tomorrow
never comes"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

porate limits.
Giving magistrates As Is jurisdiction
over gambling cases.
To extend the authorit IS osfst The rail-
road commission as Esto depots at.
other than functional pom ts.a
Making it a misdemeanorsfo to leave
an animal dead or manned sonsa street
after three hours notice:
Authorizing chairmen of boards of
township commissioners to admins
ter oaths in the course Of duty.
Providing for the time county Of
icers terms shall begin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

The Alaska Packers Association
are about to introduce the Argo Red
eSalmon in this market. They are
the largest Salmon Gamers in the
world, employing an army of 1900
men, with a fleet of over. sixty yes
sells, and the Argo Is the choicest Red
Salmon packed. 1t is caught in the
icy waters of Bering Sea. The, flesh
is very. firm, of beautiful red color
and delicious flavor. 1t is much be-
low the price that good qualities CT
Salmon have sold for in the past.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
s1Is1Ef9o7.4

SsaSixty years ago Allcocks Plasters were
: !; first introduced 10 the public. They are,
: to-day the worlds standard plasters,
This invention has been one of the.
greatest blessings imaginable and affords
sthe quickest, cheapest and best means. OF:
healing and relief for certain ailments,
ihat has ever been discovered.
AHcocl's are the original and genuine.
-porous plasters and are sold by druggists
in every part Of the civilized world.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
It is base to speak vain words
BABY TORTURED BY ITCHING.
Rash Covered Face and Feet-Would
Cry Until Tired Out-Speedy
Cure by Cuticura.

"My baby was about nine months old
when she had rash on her face and feet.
Her feet seemed to irritate her most, es-
pecially nights. They would cause her to
be broken of her rest, and sometimes she
would cry until she was tired out. | had
always used Cuticura Soap myself, and had
heard of so many cures by the Cuticura
Remedies that i thought would give
them trial. The improvement was no.
ticeable in few hours. and before had
used one box Of the Cuticura Ointment her
feet were well and have never troubled her
since. / also used it to remove what is
known as cradle cap from her head, and
it worked like aScharm, as it cleansed and
healed the scalp at the same time. Now
I keep Cuticura Ointment on hand in case
of any little rash or insect bites, as it
takes out tn, inflammation at once. Per.
.haps this may be the means of helping
other suffering babies Mrs. Hattie Cur.
rier, Thomaston, Me-, June 9, 1906"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
PRACTICAL.

s. Yol are the only girl / ever low
i sed,".}he declared passionately.
That's NICE" she answered. But
really, You know, It's a lot more i'm
sportant for me to be assured that I'm
the only girl you're ever going to
oye."-Cleveland Leader.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

], New jerseys Senatorial swap may
be described as change without any
Improvement. But. any reform is us
aally for a little while followed by
4 worse state Of things.-Pittsburg
S,,n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
The worst clothed go windward.

Mrs. Winsfows Soothing Syrup for Children
ton, allays pain, cures wind colo, 25ca bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

Russian caviare is now listed at $40
a pound. To. avoid bothersome ex-
plantations afterwards, tell your deal
er. at the time that it is the short,
not the long, ton that you want.
Richmond Times:Disnatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
MRS. ELyAI BARBER EDWARDS

There are three critical stages in O.
woman life which leave their mark
inner career. The first OF these stages.
s is womanhood, or the change from a:
care free girl to budding womanhood,
The second is motherhood, and the:
third is Change of Life.
Perils surround each Of these stages,
and most of the misery that comes
to women through i'll health dates
I, from one or another Of these i'm
portant crises.
Women should remember that Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made from native roots and herbs has:
carried thousands of young girls over
the critical period of puberty, has.
prepared mothers for child birth, and
in later years carried them safely
through the change of life more suc-
cessfully than any other remedy in
the world. Thousands of testimonials
from grateful persons, two of which
are here pu blished, substantiate this
fact beyond contradiction.
Mrs. George Walters Of Woodlawn,
Ill. writes: -
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
81 feel it my duty to tell you Of the good
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
has done me in preparing for childbirth.
After suffering and losing my children
friend advised me to try your valuable me-
dicine, and the result was that had very
little inconvenience, quick recovery and
.its.es-N L. &c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
Who doubts errs not.

itch cured in 80 minutes by Wooltord's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails Sold by Drug
gists. Mail orders promptly filled by Dr.
e. E.Detchon Med. Co., Crawfords Ind 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

SOMETHING LEFT.
.IIard drinking has lost him his
money and his reputation as we'll"
aNot altogether"
..No?"
"No, he still has his reputation for
hard drinking. atlanta Constitu-
tion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
on1v One uRromo Ouinine

That is Laxative Bromo Qmnlne. Similar.
ly named remedies sometimes deceive. The
first and original Cold Tablet IS White
Package, with black and red lettering. and
bears the signature OF E.NV. Grove. 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
MRS. GEORGE WALTERS

Gs healthy child as can be found anywhere:
Lydia e. Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound
is blessing to all e1pectant mothers"
Mrs, Elva Barber Edwards, OF
sCathlamet, WASH, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
!. s.I want to tell you how Lydia E. Pink
harms Vegetable Compound carried me
through the critical period Of the Change Of
Life without any trouble whatcycr, also
cured me Of q very sNycre female weakness,
/ cannot say enough in praise Of What your
medicine has done for me-"
What Lydia z. Pinllham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Walters and
Mrs. Edwards it will do for other wo-
men in their condition. Every suf-
fering woman in the United States
is asked to accept the following in
;vitation. It is free, swill bring you
health and may save your life,
Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
Women suffering from any form OF
female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. From the
symptoms given, the trouble may be.
located and the quickest and surest
way of recovery advisetE. Out of her
vast volume of experience in treating
female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably
has the very knowledge that will
help your case. Her advice is free
and helpful.
than thirty years its long list of
kham's Vegetable Compound to
fair. minded narsnn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

day after day-don't
worry. Doan's Kid
ney Pills have cured
thousands Of women
in the same condition.
Mrs. A. Heiman, Of
| Stillwa ater, Mimi,
says: "But for Doan's
Kidney Pills I would
not be living now.
They cured me in
1890 and I've been
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
Dreams are forth.

FITS, st. vitus'Da Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. H. R. Kline, Lid. .,931 Arch ST., Phila., Fa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

we'll since. I used to have such pain
in my back that once I tainted. The
kidney secretions were much disor-
dered, and I was so far gone that I
was thought to be at deaths door.
Since Doan's Kidney Pills cured me I
feel as if had been pulled back from
the tomb"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

Argo Red Salmon is cheaper than
beefsteak at 10 cts. per pound, be-
cause it contains more nourishment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

If the time don't suit you, suit
yourself to the time.-Dutch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
! tItl(;,llll|,fE||
Y sap ! !
For Baby's FirstBaiItllhFa iIllFa
Subsequent Baths.

Because of its delicd
ernollient, sanative, ad
septic properties deri1
from Cutieura, united "
the purest of saponaceI
ingredients and most /
freshing of flower odol
Cuticua Soap is all that +
fondest of fond mothers
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andpurifying the skin, SCI
hair and hands ofinfantsj
children. Guaranteed aH
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peYots: London. q Cnarterhouec 3d.: Ps
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

When. a. woman gets it into her
head that she is mentally superior to
her husband she thinks it's up to
:her to- do a stunt :on the lecture plat
form. Cleveland News f
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

During long of than thirty years long list
actual cures entities Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound to
respect and confidence of every fair minded person
Lydia Rinkhams Vegetable Compound Makes Sick Women WELL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
DON'T DESPAIR.

Unity is a precious diamond
Holydays.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20

ARTIfICIAlILI FREE-crlppI
"a refere ice O hone ;sy will DO given u
tier own town by which taey cin carl Il
SivU limb; mads spec .a!IYto order the.r n +
ments; guaranteed. Cost you absolutely noB
Address WINDSOR 10 Wa ,hlngsoa ST., CHI Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
Bills Which Have Been on the Cal
endar For Years Given Favorable
Action This Session.

endar For Years Given Favorable
Action This Session.
Necessarily the most important
thing done in the senate the past
week was the passage Of the Carey
Cothrna local option bill but a great
many other measures of more OF less
importance to the people Of the State
came up for consideration and we're
debated and acted upon.
Among the general bills killed last
week we're:
Talbert's prohibitioi1sbill.
Raysor's dispensarv puriiicatlon
bill.
Carlisle's: marriage license bill.
Mauldin's billsto require plaintiffs
to give bond for costs in, certain cases.
Mauldin's bill to repeal the IN
come tax law. Il
Efrd IS resolution to relieve certain
State treasurers from liability on
their bonds for certain stolen bonds.
The Bucket Shop Bill.
The anti-bucket shop bill introduc-
ed in the house by MraJ. ?. Gibson
received second reading Saturday.
This same bill was introduced orig
inally in the senate, but was killed
and the bill along the same lines IN
troduced by Senator Carlisle was ad-
opted. II is. expected that the Glib
son bill will passSthird reading, with
amendments. It is3Smodelled after
the Georgia law.
Senator Earle''s bill providing for
the inspection Of illuminating oils re-
ceired second reading Saturday and
will doubtless pass StBird reading and
be sent to the house eSsoon. This IS II,
NEST Important neasiiregandzis ain.
ed TO prevent the Standard Oil com
s,any from dumping up uponsthe peonle
uf this State 8infeY!Dl selosina,
~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-02-20
No Q 10 Cent Fares.

There will be no 2 1-2 cent railroad
fare in South Carolina for year at
least. The Too'e bill seeking that
change met its death in the Senate
by a vote of 25 to IL The House
had passed such bill by large ma
jority. The senate did not reach q
vote on sending the Carey-Cothran
bill back to the House with amend
ments, there being some confusion
about some of the amendments.