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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17


canoe approached where l was in the mid
die of the half-arc of waiting sharks, and
with that | began to splash and KICK the
water like sea skate fouled IN the mud
hook chains.
lyon may believe that l was some rat
tied but as the canoe approached [ noticed
that all of the natives who weren't helping
to pull the canoe were leaning over the
side and Shaping and churning the water
with all their might and making all of the
noise out of their countenances that they
knew how to make. And that's what Set
tied it.
The sharks dispersed and beat 1t away
from there like a bunch of stampeded
mountain goats. and l hauled into the
canoe and bawled at by the Old me-juicer
fatfoot for my bloomink Yankee heejiocy
until was tossed on the beach.
That experience caused me to learn
several things about the shark. The first
of EN- was that the shark is the most nat
ural-born coward that swims. and that he
is twenty times more afraid OF a splashing
human being in the water than a water
moccasin is of small boy in an inland
creek
81 cllnched that belief later when I
stepped on shark, while swimming at La
Libertad Salvador. The sea-mutt was
sleeping on the bottom of the shelving
sand. l waded out to find the soft footing.
for there were lots of mollusk shells in the
shadows. and finally | struck something
soft and soothing to my feet 1t was like
stepping a mat in Turkish bath. l
enjoyed 1t a good deal while it lasted. and
folded my arms and gaZed contentedly at
the blue harbor. Then l got sudden dump.
For instant | figured 1t to be an earth
quake a seaside. The cushion L was
standing on rose like a trapdoor, only sud
dener, and sent me sprawling beneath the
water. When | got to my feet again and
brushed the water out of my eyes | saw the
shark fin. He was headed seward, doing
Seventy-tWo knots an hour. He was more
a-skeeart that | was. But l didn't waste
any motions In getting back to the beach, at
that and when I got there | sat down on
the sand and looked at my toes for long
while. just wondering why and how they
happened to be stin there:
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
School Closes Dec. 10.

The public school taught by Prof, J.
H. Boyd, of Jasper, and Miss Jennie
Harris, will close Friday, Dec. 10, and
will have an entertainment at the
Town Hall that night, whsn an elabor-
ate program will be presented. We are
pleased that the school will close with
a public exhibition as this feature Of
school work has been sadly neglected
of late years in this city, in fact it
will be the first in considerable time.
A feature will be 'Uncle Sans Par
ty," wherein the different countries of
the world will be represented by the
children, dressed in character, and
there will be plenty of songs, choruses
and recitations.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
To Ny Friends.

Trust in the Lord and DO good. Do
we do thatH We ought to feel that the
eye of the Lord sees us. Let us lay
down everything and follow Jesus l
always heard that those that had mon
ey had friends, but have learned
since we had toe misfortune of getting
our household goods burned that we
have friends if we haven't any money.
1 will take friends every time before
money. / can thank my good Master
that we got out ourselves and didn' t
get burned. / thank all the good peo-
pie for what they have given u.s. Dave
Teeters and family were good TO u.s. l
thank them. They were like a father
and mother TO us. ROBERT RICE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28

Sbedai 10 ne Ne5cs.
DR. Simpson has had the front of the
Drug Store reprinted, and it looks neat
and attractive
A football game is talked of for
Thursday between the Jasper and
South Pittsburg teams.
j. A. Darr and Ernest Wright will
assume control Of the Statesman Demo-
crat this week.
Registrar Of Deeds c. A. Quarles,
is contemplating the purchase of a
Fisher Typewriter, for recording deeds
in the record books. 1t will mean n
considerable expense to him, but will
make great improvement in his
Office.
Uncle Billie Thornton still remains
sick although there is slight improve
ment in his condition.
A pool club has been formed here,
and has a pool table in the store room
vacated by Jas. NJ. Lane
w. T. Dunwoody has made many
improvements to his mill at the Blue
Spring, and is now making good ar
ticle in family -four.
Parties were in town Saturday who
reported that 70-lb beaver had been
killed near Tennessee river. Some
thing unusual in these parts.
D. @. Lawson is still in business on
the south side Of the public square,
and wants his friends to come and see
him.
Jas. Ellis and son, of Victoria, were
here Saturday.
Jim Hoge, of Ebenezer, was here Sat
urday.
Hop Kelly, of near Ebenezer, was
here Saturday.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
Sayre, Ala,

Special 10 tie Mas.
Oliver Layne arrived in Sayre early
this morning. He is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Grantham. think he is
going to work here.
John Hayes and Joe Robertson spent
Saturday night and Sunday in Sayre
with friends and returned to their
home at Bessemer Sunday evening.
There was large crowd at the train
Sunday evening
Ionic Jones and family have been
visiting in Sayre, Ala, for a few
days.
Mrs. Matte Grantham and Maggie
Jones went across the river today.
John Grantham, Oliver Layne and
Frank Hoppins have gone to Littleton
tonight.
Alex Hayes Of Searles, who has been
down all summer with the fever, is
better He is able to walk.
would like to hear from Mittie
Jones, of Etna, Tenn.
Arthur Jones said he would like to
hear from Newman Jones, of Bellville,
I'll. He Is his brother. He wants to
hear from him through the paper.
Mrs. q. w. Jones and Bette Jones
made flying trip to the train Sunday
evening. Bride Wreath.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
CAROLINE CHAPEL.

| AfedaI 70 The Macs.
We are having some nice weather at
present. The farmers are gathering
corn in hurry. for Xmas will soon Do
here.
A. A Spears, of Chattanooga, re-
turned home Saturday to spend a few
days with home folks.
g. II. Lewis says n cap is the thing
when the sun shines.
Everybody seems 10 he enjoying
themselves nowadays
There was church at Union Grove
Saturday night and Sunday, conduct,
ed by Rev. Smith, and large crowd
attended.
There was singing at j. A.
Webb's Sunday evening, and large
crowd attended.
W. f. Thomas, of Whitwell, called
to see his best girl Sunday.
Jno Miller says he wishes that SIM
day would come there times week for
he likes TO sing.
Mrs. Matte Richard, Of Chattanoo-
"a. is visiting houiefolks this week.
Wonder what has become OF BLACK
bird. We would like to hear from
him.
Miss Oracle Pitman attended church
Saturday night
Alvin Billingsley attended Sunday
school Sunday.
viii Lewis says his hearts desire Is
up the road.
Misses Sallie and Nettie Moore at
tended Sunday school Sunday.
There will he sunday school ana
church at this place Sunday evening.
W. G. Moore attended church at I'm
ion Grove Sunday.
There will he singing at Caroline
Chapel Saturday night. Everybody
come and bring their books for we en-
joy nice singing.
Miss Lizzie Gates attended the sing
ing at Mr.. Webb's Sunday evening.
Robert Powell called To see his best
girl Sunday.
Wonder what has become of the Min
eral Spring boys as we haven't seen
them in some time. Let us hear from
you all.
Would be glad if everyone would
come out and join our Sunday school.
Clyde Griffith, of Whitwel, visited
homefOlks Sunday.
Wiley Spangler, of Dunlap, has re-
| turned home
Albert Lasater attended the singing
at w. II. Jordan's Saturday night,
and several others Blue'eyed Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
WATCH Us GROW.

Mrs. A. W. Ferguson. Jasper, re-
news her subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
W. X. Marlin, Sequachee, renews
his subscription this week.
WATCH US GROW.
W. A. Chadwick, Sequachee, has
his subscription renewed.
WATCH Us GROW.
Ed Layne, Victoria, orders the
News.
WATCH US GROW.
Hon. w. L. Melcher, Laconia, N.
H., forwards LOO for subscription to
the News.
WATCH US GROW.
Capt. E. d. Brophy of Victoria, our
Oldest subscriber, having taken. the
News without a break ever since July
II, 1891, pays subscription this week.
WATCH Us GROW.
Ed Jones, Yolande, Ala, is new
subscriber.
WATCH Us GROW.
Mrs. E. NJ. Dutton, Memphis,
Tenn, has her subscription renewed
by her mother, Mrs E. S. Haynes.
WATCH US GROW.
Mrs. E. S. Haynes, Sequachee, re.
news her subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
Pryor Cove.
Special 10 The Ne1Os.

opS(idE 10 me Ne1US.
F. M. Mccullough killed two fine
hogs Monday.
Robert Price, of Jasper, visited his
brother Sunday.
Mrs W. r. Hatfield visited Mrs. J.
NJ. Haynes Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Lancaster, of JAS
per, visited at F, NJ. Mccullough S
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs q. W. Walsh attend
ed preaching at Pleasant Grove Sun
day.
John Griffith, of Mont Lake, was in
the cove Saturday and Sunday to see
his girl.
A. W. Fergusons children have got
the measles.
Mrs F. NJ. Mccullough was in Jas
per shopping Monday.
A. j. Curtis, of the mountain,
passed through the cove Monday.
Charlie Lewis, of Jasper, was in the
cove Thursday.
Well, Gold Wave" you ought to
come to F. NJ. Mccullough to get
back bone and spareribs.
jess Abraham spent last week in
Jasper.
d. NJ. Tate is logging in the cove
this week.
Miss Matte Shadrick returned from
Montlake Saturday.
Miss Byrtle Mccullough took dinner
with Miss Florence Horned Sunday.
Anderson Shadrick and T. L.
Haynes took in the preaching at Pleas
ant Grove Sunday.
a. L. Mccullough was in the cove
Monday. Hot Summers Pal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
Sayre. Ala.
JTftFWF 70 FFfF sFEtISs
We are having cold weather.

Speddl 10 Tie Mars.
We are having cold weather.
Oliver Land arrived in town this
morning, and think he is going TO
work here.
John Hayes and Joe Robe rson arriv-
ed in this place Saturday night and
spent the night and Sunday with
friends
Come on, IL. H. NJ, of Roope,
Tenn, don't sleep so long. Also "E.
NJ 7. -, Of Chickamauga, Ga, and
Pittshurg, Ga. We like to read your
pieces. They are like letters from
home.
Mrs. G. W. Jones and Mrs. NJ. B.
Montgomery and Matte Grantbam
made "A flying trip across the river
Monday.
John Granthsm and Oliver Lane and
Frank Robbins made a flying trip 70
Littleton tonight to get divers grip
and have Just returned.
Mrs Bette Jones and Mrs. Matte
GTantham, have q nice time together.
VI. ID. q.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
He Eouuht at GETTYSBURG.

Davis Parker, of Fayette, N. Y,
who lost foot at Gettysburg, writes
Electric Bitters have done me more
good than any medicine l ever took.
For several years l had stomach trouble
and paid out much money for medi-
cine to little purpose, until began
taking Electric Bitters. I would not
take $500 for what they have done for
me. Grand tonic for the aged and
for female weaknesses. Great altera-
tive and body builder; best of all for
lame back and weak kidneys. Guar
anteed by all druggists. SOC.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
ROupe.

Special 10 the Mas.
They had a nice time at the school
house Friday night The little child
ren had nice speeches.
George Bailey is good boy.
Thad Turner lives at Etna now.
Miss Arminda Turner likes Etna all
right.
We thank God for keeping us safe.
We want God to bless all the people in
this world. Lonely Girl.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills made. They do not grippe.
Sold by J. w. Simpson, Jasper, Tenn.
TroG blemakers are as plentiful as
peacemakers are scarce.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28
Successful in Their Undertaking.

Glass No. of Owen Church Sunday
school gave very creditable enter
tainment at the Town Hall Thursday
night, of which the following is the
program.
Duet, Misses Nina Randle, and Juliet
Hopkins,
Solo, GLADYS Fapo
instrumental Selection,
Miss Juliet Hopkins,
Recitation, Dora Pryor,
Instrumental Solo, Miss Nina Randle,
Violin Solo, Mrs. Wood,
Vocal Solo, Miss True Randle,
Vocal Solo, Miss Nina Randle,
Instrumental Solo, Miss Nina Randle,
Violin Solo, Mrs. Wood,
Vocal Solo, Miss Nina Randle,
Vocal Solo, Miss True Randle,
Violin Solo, Mrs. Wood,
Quartette, Misses Randle, Messrs.
Hopkins and Randle.
From the sale of candies and sand
witches and small admittance fee at
the door, $t3. rs was realized clear of
expenses, and this forms a neat sum as
a nucleus of the fund for Christmas
observance at Owen Church. The 9TH
er classes, we understand, are also 60.
ing to raise funds, so big celebration
is evidently coming. Anyway Christ
mas tree and Christmas program il
coming, and that will be one good
thing in the old town during the holi-
days.
Mrs. Shirley Wood, of Jasper, who
teaches in violin at Pryor Institute
kindly came up and took part in thu
program. Mrs. Wood is the premier,
violinist of the valley. and knows wei
how to bring out the sweet but far
reaching tones of her instrument.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28

You can't he we'll if You have weak,
unhealthy, tired out stomach. Neither
can you feel good if by some little II.
regularity in eating, you have caused
the stomach to get out Of order These
little stomach troubles are signs of in
digestion, which may and very often
turn into a very bad case Of dyspepsia.
Don't allow this to go ON a single day
without doing something TO overcome
IT, Take some good. reliable and safe
digestant like KODOL For Dyspepsia
KODOL is the best remedy known
today for heart burn. belching and all
troubles arising from a disOrdered di-
gestion. IL Is pleasant 20 take and
affords relief promptly. Sold by J. W.
Simpson, Jasper, Tenn
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-11-28

The Postmaster of Gasconade, No.,
Daniel A. Bugh, says Of DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills. Il am doing 40
we'll and improving 80 fast in health.
that l cannot say too much for your
Kidney q Bladder Pills. feel like a
new man. " DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills are sold by J. W. Simp
son, Jasper, Tenn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

!. i.fefna43 b u : M 4 I'm Toney
was thrown u pom an en- bahkment,
receiving painful but not serious
wounds. They we're both carried
to Johnston son the train that
struck them, and medical atten-
ton was given Immediately, bu
Mrs. Toney never 1rgained con-
sciousness, dying about noon. She
was buried in the Johnston ceme-
terry yesterday afternoon beside
the grave of her husband who
passed away last January.
The railroad runs through a
deep cut ct the place where the ac-
cident occurred, ard being in a
top buggy, with the wind blowing
in the opposite direction from
which the train was. going, Mr..
and Mrs. Toney did mot hear the
noise made by the approaching
train, or the whistle that was
blown.
Mrs. Toney was greatly beloved
and honored for and near, being
noted for her zeal and untir-
ing efforts as worker in ner
church. At the time of her death
she was corresponding secretary
of the Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the Columbia district of
the South Carolina Conference.
In her death, not only the NAM
bers of the home circle and the
town of Johnston, but the eutire
county has suffered a distinct
loss. The devoted children, four
sons and two daughters, who sur
vivu this good woman have a
priceless legacy in the influence
of her noble life that will live
after her.
The Advertiser extends deepest
sympathy in this hour of-great
distress and bereavement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

r
We call the attention of the
Supervisor to the unsafe scondi-
ton Of the overhead plastering
in The Sleriff's Office. q part of
which fell while the Grand Jury
was in session, painfully wound
ing one of ITS members.
Our attention has been called
to the failure of the Magistrates
to properly bind over witnesses.
Negligence in that respect causea
much delay and unnecessary ex-
pense TO the county, and we rec
omnend that the proper court
officials take this matter up at
once.
We desire to express our ap-
probation tor-the courtes.es ex-
tended to US, by his Honor, the
Solicitor and other ofi,srs at this
termSof Court.
We also desire to express our
appreciation of the unusual
promptness and dispatch with
which his Honor ls presiding
over the Court.
Respectfully submitted,
B. r. Smith,
Foreman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
state Prohibition Probable.

1t begias to look like the legis.
lature in January will enact 8
statewide prohibition law. The
agitation is Cd in every part Of
the state, and it is quite probable
that South Carolina Will fall in
line with Georgia and other pro.
bibition states. Hon. John G,
Richards, of Kershaw, very able
young man aud one of the strong.
est state dispensary- advocates in
the last legislature, was inter
viewed while in Columbia a few
days ago and expressed himself
in part as follows:
s. @Yes, In my Judgment, The
hand writing on the wall spells
prohibition-Stato prohibition.
The sentiment for prohibition has
been steadily growing for the past
several years, not only in this
State but throughout the South
and West. 1t is my deliberate
judgment that the people of this
State desire prohibitory law,
and that public sentiment is such
that it can and will be enforced.
Believing this, and being anxious
to aid in every way that ] can to
promote the best interests of our
people, I shall certainly advocate
a prohi law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

no general kick about the ratee.
Of course there are always a num-
ber of individual complaints here
and there and some changes may
be needed IL the law, but while |
do rot wish to be placed in that
position of seeming to dictate to
the legislature as to what it shall
do, still I do not hesitate to give
it as my individual opinion that
any radical legislation at this
time would be avery unwise STEP
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Mr.. John, @. Morgan Sets Forth she
Texas Situation as Requested
by the Farmers Union.

Mr.. Editor: By request of the
Farmers Union Of Edgefcld coun-
5ty / Will give some dots On my re-
cont trip to. Texas, with especial
reference to cotton crop, farmers
union and outlook for same.
We heard everywhere We went
of the grand rally of the, farmers
and Of their determination to
stand out for the nlans outlined
for the farmers. Aud just here
brethren let ME say to you that if
you could meet face TO face with
these men you would believe as |
do, that they can BE- relied on to
do it, for they are very deter
mined and also an able set of men.
financially and every other Way
to stand out. They ara credited
with having enough money in
bank to pay fifty dollars a bale for
every bale of cotton that will be
made in Texas this year. Breth-
rem, LET us be loyal to our Texas
brethren and stand firm with
them. Let usT let them know that
they can depend on theiralittle
grandparent: South Carolina, to
the last.
AT eyery little railroad town the
farmers ginnery and warehouse
was in evidence, which says to
you, brethren, we mean business.
Since my return I have letters
from Texas saving that 'sour union
is standing firm and selling no
cotton" and also that the cotton
is turning out even less than WIS
expect d even a short while ago
and this information came from
sources that cannot be doubted.
Brethren, the plan of Texas to
get the farmers together was to
agitate, agitate, agitate. Let us dc
likewise and not give up if we
dor't get all we want now. but
just let us. keep right on. for We
believe our demands are right and
will succeed.
1 went through manv of the
best cotton Counties IN Texas end
saw for myself that ;hc co ton
crop was poor. saw farmers
from al parts of the state and the
report was the same everywhera.
hope to have in the nc al
future some letters from Texas
farmers that / know will b'
Published giving US reliable in
formation on the situation now.
|. Brother farmers, both unior
and non-uniop, let US stand to
gether, for unltel we may stand
and divided We must fall
I.hopa you will please excuse
me- for this poor wtite-up as [
have baen sex ever sircs our
county union.
J. c. Morgan.
-, ~ n
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

An ira.e father, sixty-fve years
old, spanked his daughter, aged
35. Whereupou the young woman
had herfather arrested. Blu. the
court ruled. that the father had a
perfect right to spank her SO long
assshe remained under his roof.
Perhaps If that slipper had been
used more freely about thirty
years sooner there would have
been no need to use it at this late
day.-Union Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

No farmer should hire another's
labor, contract or no contract, un-
til the expiration of the present
year. All the farmers are in the
same boat. What hurts one hurts
all and they should not add to
the burdens of one another by in
.terferring with each others
ands.-Orapgeburg Times. and
Dem ocrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
MAYS.KEMP-
Beautiful Wedding at One of the
Most Elegant Country Homes
a in the County.

in the County.
Seldom does the human eye
witness more joyous occasion
or 3 more enchanting scene than
that presented at The elegant
country hcme of Mr.. end Mrs.
John M. Mays OH "Wednesday
evening, October the 10th. In
response to invitations issued to
the marriage of their eldest
daughter, upwards of "a hundred
relatives and friends from far and
near gathered, tr do honor to the
occasion. as we'll as to participate
inits festivities.
AS the hour, eigbto'clock sharp,
drew near for the plightlngS of
troths, the guests with one accord
Eabandoned the long piazzas and
gathered in the spacious hall and
large frunt parlor, whose beauty
were frightened by the very taste
Eful decorations, in order that they
Knight hear the momentous little
words that sealed the fate ofstWe
lYonng lives The climax was
reached when the: :hands some groom
Mr. John Kemp entered The
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

To spite Governor Ansel, su-
perintendent Martin isn't going
to runsfor superintendent of edu-
cation any more. And SO out ofall
the big cards in tie next political
campaign only one joker will be
missing.-Columbia Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Notice, Notice.

I take this means of informing
my friends that 1 am still with
E. S. McCreary & Co., Augnsta's
leading ClothiArs and Furnisbers.
1 shall be pleased to serve my
Edgefeld frieuds at all times. Call
to see nee when in the city.
G. NJ. Rauton.
Store uudcr Albion Hotel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

An exchange speaks of GER
tain carnival company as doing
a good business in certain
town. Yes. that's tne troable. By
their '.good business" carnival
companies paralyze the business
.of the merchants. and go away
with barrels of money that will
never return again, leaving de-
moralizations in their weke.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23
Mrs. Mark Toney Killed by a Ira in

The people of our town were
greatly shocked Monday morning
by tie news that Mrs. Mark Toney
had been killed and her sou, Mr..
;spann Touey, painfully injured
by tbe north bound Southern
train. They were going to John
ston in a buggy and while cross
ing;the track near their home were.
struck by the engine Of, an ap.9
preaching train. The horse and
buggy Here literalI torn pieces,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-10-23

Hon. John Temple Graves, edi-
tor of the Atlanta Georgian, has
accepted the position of editor-in-
chief of Hearst's great paper, the
New York american, at salary
of2sl0,0O0 per annum.