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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-29
THE JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.

In the past we have had occasion
to refer to the jamestown Exposi-
tion, or that part Of it with which the
Negro is concerned, and our CON-
ments were anything but favorable
to the cause. This was true for sew.
eral reasons. We did not believe we
could make a truly creditable show.
ing In an exhibit at the exposition,
nor did We feel that we should be
segregated from the other Americans
while presenting the fruits OF our
progress In the many walks OF life.
Indeed. We felt that the part We
played In the founding of jamestown
and the building Of the great state
in which she is situated. brings back
to us memories, nor OF progress, but
Of oppression and wrong. We hesi-
tate In part for this cause. But when
We behold Giles =. Jackson at the
helm OF the Negro department. we
were convinced that II was formed
for the purpose Of degradation rather
than help to the colored people OF
the country. We held this director.
general up to the public gaze that
they might know the man who was
charged with doing much 10 make or
mar the future. In his power. for US.
Time, however, removed Director
General Jackson from the leader.
ship. whose latter days were be
clouded with cries OF graft. In his
place were placed responsible people
who should have been In charge Of
the interests Of the colored people
In the beginning And thus the bad
beginning seems to have cleared away
and with Mr.. Galloway. Mr.. Andrew
=. Hilyer and Mrs. A. NJ Curtis, who
is 4 woman who stands for the high.
est and best for her race, as she un.
derstands II, directing affairs. success
seems to be assured. insofar as the
matter can be success.
By these comments We do not wish
TO dampen the ardor OF anyone: we
would have the best made OF the
worst. keeping In mind that we can.
not AFFORD to relinquish a principle In
order to gain the glory and plaudits
for today. But II we can be OF sery.
Ice to the end that we can bring the
best out Of the worst, right out Of
wrong. and truth out OF error. we
gladly give our strength to that
cause.
At any rate. We have implicit
confidence In Mrs. Curtis and those
whom she directs. She is n woman
OF highest public spirl. and ,ireless
energy: and now that she IS in the
front, pushing the movement to
ward complete success. We give her
and her associates our support, and
say to those who cannot help her, do
not hinder
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-29
TO INJURE THE NEGRO.


A. Munsey, owner of the Argosy Mag
azine, Mnnsey's Magazine, the Scrap
Book and a Home Journal OF some
small circulation, owns and publishes
paper here, which he calls The
Washington Times.
This Times was started about four
years ago, and from its birth has
used every base method of yellow
journalism to injure the Negro think
ing In this step to cater to the preju.
dices of the community in which his
paper has large circulation and win
in the field OF competition against the
Washington Evening Star, a paper
which is model OF true American
journalism. But 1t has not been sat
isfed, even under the eye and per
sonal supervision Of Frank A Nun
sey. TO falsify accounts concerning
colored people: hence II issues an
advertisers folder which contains the
very falsely significant paragraph:
Washington. the capitol of the Ma.
ton. has a population Of 335, 900. OF
which $4,000 are colored and are dis-
regarded In the Hines calculation.
What is said below. therefore. applies
wholly to the white population"
Following this paragraph was one
dealing with wealth and income which
in nowise reckoned with the colored
people. and then came the follow.
ing:
The Times has not only not
sought circulation among the colored
people, but 1t has deliberately avoided
1t and in its news columns has shown
emphatically that 1t is a paper for
white people
The above is surely convincing. and
We call upon the colored people all
over the country to strike from their
list OF reading matter any and every
thing with which Frank A. Munsey
has to do. He is using his organs to
degrade you and debase you, and
honor and self-respect demand that
you resent his unjust imputation and
contemplate slur and malicious false.
hood. His Times is like the politician
who never wants office. He always
has his hand out for money; and
while Frank A. Munsey is declaring
he does not want colored people to
take his paper his agents are plead
Ing with colored people 10 subscribe
and his collectors are calling upon
them as upon the whites, But the sad
part OF II is, some Of the colored peo-
pie continue to buy and read this
penny sheet which was conceived In
sin and born In iniquity. Strike back
at this pernicious influence and crush
this serpents head; unless you pre-
fer to submit to slander and abuse.
rather than stand where you can and
where 1t Is your duty to stand. for
the right Touch not and handle not
anything that comes from Munsey.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-03-29

following officers ready and willing to
explain the work and its needs: Robert
Gray, president: Mrs. ]. A. Smith, vice
president; Mrs. J. P. Blackwell, second
vice president: Mrs. Lavenia Knight,
matron; Mrs. Hattie Shelton, assistant
matron; Mrs. Hattie Overman, chair.
man building fund; Mrs. NJ. E. Morri.
son, solicitor, SS4 South 18th street;
William R Rhodes. secretary and
treasurer. 2535 East 5th avenue.
Not looking each Of you to his own
things. but each Of you also to the
things Of otherA"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Death of Mrs. Holston.

On Monday morning at II
o'clock the remains of Mrs. Annie
Holston were laid to rest in our
village cemetery. Just about two
months ago her daughter, Matte
Holston, was brought from Car
Isle and inferred here, among the
friends and associates of her child
hood.
Mrs. Holston YVES Miss Annie
Hail, of Virginia, and came from
one of the most distinguished
Baptist ia miles of that historic
old state. She came to Edge6e.d
county and taught just after the
war, and was married to Mr.. Mil
ledge Holston who preceded her
to the grave a number of years
ego:
She lived the most of her mar
ried life in the Antioch section,
belonging with her family to Red
Hill church. Mrs. Holston, since
her widowhood, had been a resi-
dent of Edge6eld until about two
years ago when she. bought the
Carlisle Hotel and removed there.
She was the mother of five living
children, Messrs. Hail, Ben Lee
and Wright Holston, Mrs. Geo.
Whatley, of Falfa and Mrs. B. G.
Bryan, of Edge6eld. The sympa-
thies of our community go out to
the bereaved family.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Increased Cost of Ginning.

Should the ginneries charge
more for ginning your cotton this
year than formerly, instead Of
raising objection, reflect for q
moment and you will uDderstaD !
why the price has been raised.
Labor costs more, wood costs
more, machinery costs more than
formerly, consequently the owner
of the gin, to use common ex-
preston, win be sin the hole" un-
less Re charges more for the work.
Mr.. D. B. HolliDgswcrth told the
writer few days ago that the
machine oil alone for this season
has cost him $3.50 more than
the same quantity of oil has cost
heretofore. This gives some idea
of the increased cost of operating
a ginnery.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Gone to North Augusta.

After duly considering several
good offers that he had received,
Mr.. "A. A. Glover decided to &C.
cept a position as manager Of the
North Augusta Mercantile Com
pany. Mr.. Glover's family will re-
main in Edgefeld for the present
but will move to North Augusta
later to reside permanently. Mr..
Glover is a very capable man and
The Advertiser wishes him we'll in
his new position. He has not cast
mis- lot among strangers. Many of
the patrons of his large establish.
ment t Edge&eld people who re-
sidsI 'ue southern and SOUTH
wes, -. portions of the county,
with all of whom Mr.. Glover is
personally acquainted.
New supply of Hammocks and
Hammock Hooks.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
pinches the urchiu's Pocket.

1t seems that everything from a
tooth-pick to the gigantic battle
ship that plows the mighty deep
has advanced in price. Not only
does the paterfamilias have lar
ger bills to foot for home expenses
aud the young swain heavier out
lays for engagement and wedding
presents but even the happy 60
lucky boy feels this universal and
unwelcomed advance in prices.
Why, an Edgeield merchant in-
formed the writer q few days ag ,
that sling-shot rubbers have ad.
vanced in price from $3.50 to 81
per gross. Don't tell the boys, but
The Advertiser man joins the
birds in hoping that they will yet
be 81 per pair instead of per gross
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Preparing for Winter.

The sun has been sizzling hot
during these early autumn days
but in few short months every
thing will be wrapped in ice and
snow, aud Col. F. N. K. Bailey is
already preparing for the Billiards
of winter by filling his coal bins
to overAowing. The furnace at the
college consumes from 1875 10 14Q
tons of coal during the winter.
varying with the condition of the
weather. He had one car of 81 tons
unloaded last week, Mr.. A. A.
Edmunds having the contract, and
he expects another to arrive soon.
Gel. Bailey always contracts for
his supply of coal in May. He not
only gets it cheaper then but ne
can have it delivered before the
railroads are congested with the
heavy fall business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
meeting of Farmers' Union.

A county meeting of the MEM
bers Of the Farmers Union will
be held in the court house on Mon-
day next, September 18th, at II
O'clock. We believe that the far
mers who have Joined this organi-
cation have banded themselves
together for good purpose ard
we wish them all possible success.
The Advertiser stands ready to
cooperate with every organization
that has for its purpose the pro-
lection and promotion of the
agricultural interests of the coun-
try. The convention on Monday
next should be very largely at
tended.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
A High Tribute,

A high Tribute.
OF the many heroes of tbs Cross
Who lived and labored in Edge
field county IN the years gone by
none made q more lasting imp esq
upon the people IN his day and
generation, and, through his infu-
ence, upon the generations that
have followed, than the Rev.
Daniel D. Brunson. In his address
at The cehte nnial session of the
association on Thursday, DR.. L.
NJ. Barley in speaking of these
faithful ministers alluded to Rev.
Mr.. Brunson ae the "sWeet spirit.
cd Daniel Brnnson, a man whose
| life wac a aconstapt sermon before
his people.' No higher tribute
than these words could be paid q
man. The greatest need of the
church to-day is men and women
whose lives are constant sermons
before the people,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Something Besides .Park" Water.

Something Besides .Park" Water.
DR.. Frank c.. Hodges says the
theory about spark" ,water-tbat
once a man drinks it, he can go
whithersoever he will but finally
comes back to Edge6eld-holda
good. We are inclined to the be-
lief, however. that some other at
traction or influence besides
spark" water brought our young
friend, Sam Williams, all the way
from Clio to Edge6eld to spend
Sunday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
AGavel Presented.

An interesting incideatin con-
nectlon with the centennial ses-
sion of the Edgefeld association
was the presentation of a gavel to
the presiding officer, Mr.. Orlando
Sheppard, by Mr.. R. H. Minis,
which bore the following inscrip'
ton: "The oak from which this
gavel was made overshadowed the
study of Dr.. Basil Manly, Sr.,
when he was pastor of the Edge
field Baptist church in 1923, 81
years ago."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Very Successful Year.

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Edgefeld
Mercantile Company was held on
Wednesday last, and the affairs of
this large establishment were
found to be in q very prosperous
condition. A dividend of 10 per
cent was ordered paid ont to the
stockholders and the remainder
of the net earnings was passed to
surplus account. All of the officers
were reelected except Mr.. ]. P.
QUITS, TIE manager, who resigned.
His successor will be elected at
an early day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Greetings From Rev. Mr. Clark.

Soon after Thursdays session of
the association was called to order
a telegram conveying Christian
greetings was received from Rev.
T. D. Clark, former pastor of the
Edgefeld Baptist church, who now
resides at Manassas, Va. His mes
sage to the assoc iation is found
in the 18th and 18th verses of the
92nd Psalm. The moderator was
directed to prepare and forward a
suitable letter in reply to Rev.
Mr.. Clark's telegram.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

It gives us. s.pleasure TO chronicle
the fact that Mr.. Richard a. Nc
Creary will remain in Edgefeld,
having entered the employment
of Messra. Ramsey & Jones as
salesman. This popular firm is
fortunate in being able to- secure
tho services of this very capable
and energetic young man.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
NOTICE.

On account of the failure to
award the South Carolina Univer-
sity scholarship on the first ex-
animation, second examination
will be held on Tuesday September
the l7th, to award the scholarship.
w. D. Holland,
Co. Supt. Education.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Ebenezer Church Cordially Wei

Ebenezer Church Cordially We'll
coined.
Ebenezer church, the Baptiat
church at Trenton, was received
into the Edge6eld association at
the recent session, and its dele
gates were very cordially and fra
ternally greeted. On accou mt of
it's geographical position, social
and business relations of It's mem.
bers, Ebenezer church is more
closely allied with the. Edgefeld
than the Ridge association and
this step should have been TEX en-
long ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
,ron,snaded ia His Sleep.

Promsnaded in His Sleep.
While walking in hia sleep on
Monday night Mr.. Paul Cogburn
fell from the window of his room
and sprained his arm. Paul must
have dreamed that he was prone.
+nading with his best girl. 1t is
very fortunate that he was not oc-
.cupylng a room on the 47th floor
OF the Singer building in New
York.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Left for Clemson.

Mr.. VIM. A. Edmunds and Mr..
Robert ". Scott left for Clemson
yesterday to he on hand for the
opening exer cises to-day. These
two young gentlemen won the
scholarships that were awarded in
July, the textile scholarship fall
ing to the LOT of Mr.. Edmunds.
The best wishes of The Advertiser
go with these two young mon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Ginnery Notice.

I am now ready to gin your
cotton. Good sample, seed well
cleaned. My priceils 30 cents per
hundred. I pay the. highest m arket
price for seed at my gin... Your
patronage solicited.
D. B. Holllngsworth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

For sun-burh, sun-tan, freckles,
pimples, bIack-heads and any skin
eruption try Nadinola, Egyptian
Cream, Crown Cream, Wilson's
Freckle Cure, Milk Weed Cream
or Pompeian Cream. We carry all
of these celebrated goodsi in stock.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Straw hats at half price at
May & Tompkins.

We are agents for the Worth
ington Roller Screens for win
dows. Come in and let US show
you these improved wire screens.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co. :
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

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, 1907-09-11

Why order Lace Curtains from
catalog house, or city store?
We can save you money. An in-
spection of our large stock is all
we ask.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Ramsey & Jones.

Beautiful assortment of Iron
and Enameled beds. We invite the
ladies to call to see' them.
Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Large supply of Chamois Skins
on hand, superior quality.
B. Tlmmons.
The Touch That Heals.

Is the touch of Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salye. It's the happiest combi-
nation of Arnica flowers and heal
ing balsams ever compounded. No
matter how old the sore or ulcer
ia, this salve will cure it. For
burns, scalds, cuts, wounds or
piles, it has no equal. Guaranteed
25c. B. Timmons, G.. L. Penn d
Son, w. E. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

We have Ammen's Prickly Heat
aaby Powder. Call and try it.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Exposition Rates.

Very low rates to Norfolk. Va,
return account Jamestown ter
centennial exposition via SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY.
: Seaaon, pixty day and fifteen
day tickets on sale daily COM
mencing April 10Th, to and in
cluding November Both, 1907.
Very low rates will also he
made for Military and Brass
Bands in uniform attending the
expedition.
Stop overs will be allowed on
Season, Sixty day and fifteen day
tickets, same as Oh Summer tour
ist tickets.
For full information call on
Ticket Agents Southern Railway,
or write:
r. w. HUNT,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston. S. G
Beautl full line of stationery
Tablets, box paper and paper by
the pound,
Timmons Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
ar,.Food Law Vinegar.

ure.Food Law Vinegar.
Just received fresh lot pure
Apple and White Wine Vinegar.
Something that will keep pickles:
Don't forget us when in needef
pure vinegar for making pickles,
also all spices, etc.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

Every shome in this section
should have one of our Lamp
Stoves. Price only rs and 81.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
If you want the finest Felt Mat
tress made, let US sell you a "Rex"
or Dexter" There is nothing
better.
Ramsey & Jones.
Full stock of shoes and rubbers.
If you want the best give us q
all.
May & Tompkins.
We have just received large
supply of fresh turnip seed: Ruta
Baga. White Globe, Flat Dutch,
Golden Ball, Purple Top, Sevon
Top and other popular varieties,
direct from Landreth's seed farm.
w. E. Lynch & Co.
Those who have tried our
"White STAR Coffee will use no
other.
e.. L. Penn & Son.
Very Handsome Toilet Sets,
ranging in price from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Ramsey & Jones.
Beautiful assortment of Iron
and Enameled beds. We invite the
ladies to call to see' them.
Ramsey & Jones.
We have Ammen's Prickly Heat
aaby Powder. Call and try it.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

Very Handsome Toilet Sets,
ranging in price from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
Ramsey & Jones.

Full stock of shoes and rubbers.
If you want the best give US
all.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

Keep cool and not. be bothered
with fies. Our fans are now rum
ming for the pleasure of those who
ratronize our Soda Fountain. All
of the popular drinks served in
the best possible manner. Let the
1Luray" refresh you.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

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.
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

A young telegraph operator
here tried to call up young lady
operator at a distant town. After
several persistent, but fruitless
efforts he received an answer. He
wired thus: "I've been trying TO
catch you for an hour" "That's
nothing replied the young
lady; there's young man here
WHO has been trying to catch me
four years, and has not caught me
Monticello (Ga) Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

President Bailey has arranged
to accommodate 100 students for
the approaching session and there
are now SO applications on file in
his Office. Probably a dozen or
more will apply for admission who
will have to be turned away on
account of lack of room. This
splendid institution is outgrowing
its present quarters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
w. E. LYNCH & co.

Mr.. j. E. Hart returned from
New York on Monday. whittier he
had been purchasing bis fall mer.
chandise. He reports a very pleas.
ant aud profitable trip but found
goods, particularly cotton goods,
exceedingly high. the advance on
some lines being from 25 to 40
per cent. However, the southern
people do not nina that as long
as the raw material brings 9 high
price also.
FOR SALE: Five hundred
bushels Of pare Appler oats for
seed. Apply to
Mr.. Thomas Bomer who has
been holding q responsible posi-
zion in eGreeDville is now at home
for a season of rest and recreation.
he has decided to study pharma.
2 Cy and viii leave at an early Gay
to enter q college in Baltimore.
Being q young man of splendid
natural endowments and exalted
character, our young friend has a
bright future before him.
Mr. ]. p. Onzts has resigned
his position as maaager of the
Edgefsld Mercantile Company.
Having always led On active life
the close co pfnem.nt in the effice
and store capscd bis health tc
fail. IT is nst his purpose to &C:
tiyely engage in BUSINESS at prea'
ent but viii later embark 10 the
lnnsbsr busin ss again. Mr.. onatf
made the Edgefsld Mercantile
Gempanya very efficient manager
and his place will be difficult te
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11

If you want the finest Felt Mat
tress made, let US sell you "Rex"
or a "Dexter." There is nothing
better.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-09-11
May & Tompkins.

Those who have tried our
"White STAR Coffee will use no
other.
G.. L. Penn & Son. /.