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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
Enters seventy-Third Year.
With this issue The Advertiser

enters upon its seventy-third
year. Through peace and war,
prosperity and adversely this
newspaper has been published
continuously since 1885. And it
is npon this ground that it lays
claim to being the Oldest news
paper in South Carolina. Others
place their birth farther back in
the last century, but their ex-
treme age has come through con-
solidation of two papers, taking
the age of the older of the two.
Not since the first issue of The
Advertiser was taken from the
crude press seventy-three years
ago has it's name been changed or
has its publication been inter-
srupted. This is a unique and very
remarkable record.
In this connection, we wish to
thank the Edge6eld public for
the very liberal patronage accord
ed us. For nearly six years the
present editor has been at The
Advertisers hahn, and during
that time the subscription list
has steadily grown and the ad-
ysrtising patronage has increased
more than fifty per cent. It is our
purpose to make very decided
improvements upon The Adverti-
ser during 1908.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
Ureine Reueal Of Lien Law.

The lien law must go. If the
papers throughout the state re-
feet the wish and, sentiment of
the people, and it is probable
that they do,. the lien law in its
present form will not remain q
great while longer upon the stat
utes. The Farmers Union, both
IN the county organizations and
in the state convention, has de.
clared against it. Farmers in soms
sections of the state who ale not
members of the Union have also
passed resolutions urging the
Legislature to repeal the lien law.
Itwas doubtless needed atone time
but under the changed conditions
the law, instead of promoting his
interests, operates against the
farmer.
There is a large number of in
dolent. thrittless negroes who are
unwilling to work for wages and
who at the same time are incapa-
BILE of farming successfully on
their own account, yet under the
lien law they can purchase q
cheap mule, rent piece of land,
obtain advances and conduct their
own farming operations after q
fashion. When the end of the
year comes but little more than
the rent has been made. If not al
lowed to remain On the same land
this 30 called farmer will move
elsewhere aud repeat the farce Of
farming on his own account.
The lien law system of farming
has contributed more toward i'm
poverishing the lands and de-
moralizing labor in this state than
any other one cause. And the
sooner change is made the bet
ter twill be not only fo- agri-
cultural interests but for all lines
of business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
County Auditors Notice.

rhe Office of County Auditor
will be open to receive tax re-
turns from the fret day of Janua-
ry 1908 to the Goth day of Feb
ruary 1908. !.
All persons owning property OF
any kind whatsoever, or in any
capacity, as husband, guardian.
executor, administrator or trus-
tee are required to make returns
of the same 10 the Auditor under
oath within the time above named;
and the Auditor is required by
law to add a penalty of fifty per
cent to all property that is not re-
turned on or before the goth day
of February in any year.
All male citizens between the
ages of 21 and go years. except
those exempt by law, are deemed
taxable polls.
AS the law now requires the Au-
ditor to take charge of the Treas
urer's duplicate on the 1st day of
January and count a penalty OF
one per cent on all .delinquents
and as his Office is also required
to be kept open on certain days
during the mont tbs Of January and
February, for the benefit of the
county pension board, it is, a
physical impossfbility for him to
do this and at the same time re-
ceive tax returns in the various
townships; and as but very few
take advantage of the township
appointments, l will be found in
the Auditors Office during the en-
tire term for receiving tax returns,
and for the, convenience of those
who desire 10 make their own re-
turns at home 1 will be pleased to
mail them blanks for that purpose
upon their requests.
]. B. Haltiwapger,
Co. Auditor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Tn. people of Union say they
want q dispensary in order to
drive out tigers, and the people of
Charleston say they want to get
rid Of the dispensary because it
breeds tigers. It both destroys
and produces tigers. There has
always been something strangely
anomalous about whiskey. Men
drink it in winter to keep warn
and in GUNNER to keep cool.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
Honey.
IS. CHEATHAM.)

There is quite a difference in
the honey produced in different
sections of this country. In Flori1
da We have honey from the orange
blooms. In New York the great
bulk of the honey is gathered
from buck wheat. In the middle
west and western states the bees
get most of their honey from
Bass wood or sLenden." In Cali
fornla most of it is gathered from
Mountain Sage. In the irrigated
lands Of Utah, Arizona, Colorado
and other states, where sssEey can
Wate g theIr arH by Sc ar ltlelal
neaI hgy haye lsgnaIsnss,a nsI sas, ff9 8
ss77a5 fSscii 8 I r5Sns olf bo =
sya ars harzastea ss5 !
4 5Tba-a ri, :; ! =; s vow !, nc ,Lsd d;4ar.
emo in tba : bonsy :. from 4 : 3 s-tbase
diffarant "a so,rces Some Of it
saftar be;no art,actad remains in
the svrnne stata. for q long time
without granulatIne or @eoing to
snear5n while honey from another
sonrce rama,ns IN Tho svrnn state
on1v few days ~ wasts While
a great many people do not un.
|derstand granulated honey and
ob;oot+o - 60, ono rooeon ~ on.
other. it is one sure test of its
purity. and there is no better hon
ey nroduced anywhere than we'll
ripened granuiated honey. In
order to keen alfalfa honey and
fall honey in this locality from
oranulat,np il would have to be
adulterated with Glucose. and
then of course it would not be
pure honey. being very inferior
to the pure article.
In this locality we usually har-
vest two crons Of honey The first
cron We take sometime in June
which the bees gather from yari-
ona flora. such az manle. fruit
blooms. poplar. persimmon and.in
fact now if not all blooms that
nroduce seed afford nectar for the
bees. And this spring honey that
we pet in this localitv never gran
nlates hnt remains in the syrun
state almost indefinitelv. Onr
second crop which we take about
the frat of November the bees
gather from the golden rod and
the wild aster and it is q very fine
grade of honey. being usually
thick and yery bright. This Sec
ond cron is perhana the equal of
any honey produced, but it sra aau-
lates in a few days or weeks after
being extracted. All the same, it
is as pure as honey can be and as
people become educated to it,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Husbands and fathers hope that
the tremendous advance ia whale
bone will prevent such frequent
changes in the style of corsets.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

ALI honor to Mayor Rhettl Be-
tween skirmishes with the rail
roads and blind tigers he finds
time to entertain the orphans of
his city. For several years Mayor
Rhett has from his private funds
provided elaborate Christmas
trees for the hundreds of inmates
of the Orphan Homes of Charles
ton
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Let's all work together for the
upbuildlng of our town and coun-
ty during the year 1908.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Washington dispatches tell us
that Senator Tillman is looking
sfter the enforcement of prohib BIZ
ton in the states that have re-
Gently votsd out the liquor
traffic. In order that this may be
done, he proposes that Congress
shall pass q Law which will pre-
vent the unrestricted shipment of
liquor by express companies into
dry territory.
If Senator Tillman succeeds IN
doing this, be will do something
that will prove of untold benefit
TO ths moral aud financial inter-
ests Of the South, and he will de-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Don't "cuss" if habit causes
ycu TO write 1907 this morning
instead of 1908.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Leap year brings hope and hap
piness to many erstwhile discon-
solate widows and maids of un-
certain years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
Special Teachers Examination.

Special Teachers Examination.
BY order of the State Bnrd of
Education there will be special
teachers examination held 10 the
office of the County SuperilFend-
ent of Education .on FridaysJan-
uary 18th, 190s.ss Teachers who
are now teaching by speciafper-
nit and holding no. certificates,
or any desiring to begin teaching
will be expected TO take this ex-
animation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

From fruit cake and turkey
back to corn bread and collards is
q very decided 'Iet down."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

The town in Connecticut that
has had only one birth within it's
borders during the past ten years
need hardly expect any favors at
the hands of the present occu-
pant of the White House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
w. D: Holland.
Supt. Education,

- - -
Try Chattanooga Disc Plow,
then plowing will be g pleasure,
Plow in the fall.
w. w. Adams.
We have just received So full
line Of colgate's perfumer apa
violet EatsrApple Bloass
Jockey Club ls iasn 5la tie'. 3 s p
Psnn Son e 6
A large assortmen Of choice.
'brardsof chewing tobacco and:
a fine line Of cigars. Try them.
r. T. Scurry. J;
Fresh Shrimp, Lobsters and
Grabs, also crab shells just re-
csived.
G.. L. Penn & Son.
The Continental has the lar
gest Surplus of all the Companies.
II. y. MOTIFS, Agt.l :
Fresh shipment of Mince Meet
and Gelatine.
G. L. Penn & Soa. %
Wanted: To sell you a Mitchell
wagon ard Meyer buggy or car-'
riage.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Large assortment of Colgate's
toilet soap.
B. Timmons.
The Rate of cost on Dwellings
and Barns in the country is $1.20
per hundred or if three years, SO
cts per hundred.
E. ]. Norris, Agt.
We have put in a complete line
OF New Era Paint. Let us paint
your house, fence, buggy or wag-
W. w. Adams.
Wanted: To furnish your
kitchens with stoves, cooking
utensils. and your dining rooms
with furniture and crockery.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Our stock of vehicles Of ali
kids is complete. We sell Rock
Hill, Hackney, Tyson & Jones, Co.
lumbus and Babcock buggies, and
Old Hickory and HackLey wag-
ons.
Ramsey " Jones',
Rolls made of our Sylph -four
are coed enough for Queen.
w. w. Adams.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

May the twelve months that lie
before us be characterized by un-
precedented industry and econo-
my throughout Edgefeld county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

5 Insurance Ls'ssons:-If you ar
Insured always let the agent know
if you take any other Insurance
OIL the property or if there comes
change in the ownership of the
property, or if ths buildings be-
come vacant, or if you make ex-
traordinary repairs on the build
ings, or if personal property is
moved. Your policy contract re-
quires this. Get Permit.
E. }. Norris, Agt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

aWho steals my purse steals
trash. y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

We have a full assortment of
the celebrated Hawkes. Spectacles
and Eyeglasses. They have been
sold in Edgef Id for more than
twenty years and everybody knows
what they are.
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
To The Public:

To The Public:
We are ready 70 etore your cot
ton and make liberal advances Oh
same-Sell you your Wagons, and
buy your cotton seed. We solicit
your business.
Adams Warehouse Co. !.
w. E. Lott, Manager.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

We are showing the prettiesl
line Of oak, mahogany and willow
rockers ever Offered on this MAJ
ket, just the thing for holida.
gift.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ro1rNnu on EncEr1E1.n

COUNTY OF HDGEFIELD,
Eefore me came w. n. HARLING,
Cashier of The Farmers Bank of
Edgefeld, who being duly sworn. says
that the above and foregoing state
ment is true condition of said Bank,
as Shown by the books of file in said
bank.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

We have just received a fresh
shipment of Buist's celebrated
turnip seed. We have the Seven
Top, Cow Horn, Golden Ball, Yel-
low Aberdeen, Purple Top and
Ruta Bags.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01
Happy New Year to our read

ersl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

just received fresh shipment
Force. Grape Nuts, Oat Meal and
Shredded Wheat.
E. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Do you like mackerel2 We have
just received a barrel Of nice, fat.
real macEersl, not other kind OF
fish called msckerel. Try them.
G. l.. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

We always carry complete as
sortment of fresh drugs and give
especial attention to all prescrip-
tions sent US. A share of fYour
patronage solicited.
B. Timmona.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

= -
dreds, Of handsome presents, con-
sisting of silverware of every
name and description, cut glass,
china, cutlery, and paintings bore
tengible evidence of the very high
esteem in which the bride and
groom are held among their
friends both far and near.
After the wedding feast was
over, hasty adieus were said and
Mr.. and Mrs. Entzminger hurried
away to catch the $3.50 train for
Florida to spend a fortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Entzminger will
reach Edge6eld on tomorrow,
Thursday, and very cordial aud
afectionate greeting awaits them
from our entire citizenship.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Our stock of vehicles Of ali
kids is complete. We sell Rock
Hill, Hackney, Tyson & Jones, Co.
lumbus and Babcock buggies, and
Old Hickory and Hackl.ey wag-
ono
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-01

Wanted. To furnish your
kitchens with stoves, cooking
utensils, and your dining rooms
with furniture and crockery.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15


A series Of revival meetings
began in the Central Christian
church last Wednesday night I'M
der the personal direction of the
Pastor, Rev. G. A. Maldoon.
Evangelist G. r. L. Vawter, Of
Lexington, KY has been secured
to assist in the meetings. Mr..
Vawter is a forceful and logical
speaker and holds his audience
well in hand. He has had much
experience having done cvangells-
tic work or given lectures in near
ly every state in the Union.
Prof. Tue crman leads a great
chorus which occupies ali the sp ice
of the new platform built especial
lily for the meeting Thursday. His
ability to lead is seen by every
one, and his solos are sweet and
tender. Prof. Willicome has sung
in both Europe and America, and
has q voice Of rare quality, sweet
and rich. Mrs. Tuckcrman con
ducts Bible Drill which is tree
to all children at 8 p. m. daily and
particulars Of which will be given
at the Sunday services. Mrs.
Vawter wife Of the Evangelist has
not yet reached Fitzgerald but
will soon be on hand to assist her
husband in the meetings with hcl
musical ability.
Sermon subjects as fOliows;-
Saturday night, "Who will 50 to
heaven" Sunday morning "Tho
greatest monuments in the world;"
Sunday, 8 p. n. "a journey and
how to make it; Sunday night,
THE greatest book in the world. ;"
Also q special scr:noncttc to the
Sunday school at 1915 o. n.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
A Brilliant Reception.

In her usual charming manner,
Mrs. Fl. C. McFadden entertained
forty of her friends at reception,
Thursday afternoon, between the
hours of 3 and 5 o'clock, in honor
of her guest, Mrs. Branham, OF
Ogelthorpe.
The entire floor Of her lovely new
homo on Central ave. was thrown
together, which, with the beautiful
decorations Of cut flowers and pot
ted plants presented most pictur
esque appearance.
Mrs. McFadden was handsomely
gowned in q dress Of baby Irish
over white taffeta. Mrs. Branham
wore a becoming Princess made OF
black and white chiffon. Receiy-
ing with Mrs. McFadden were:
Mrs. Branham, Mrs. G. B. Watts,
Mrs. James Knapp and Miss Emma
Boyd.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
SCHOOL NOTES.

The High School was visited last
week by Rev. J. .. Harris, finan-
cial agent for the Georgia Indus
trial Home. lie gave the school
very interesting talk on the work
the homo is doing.
The enrolment Of the school is
larger now than ever before, an in
crease of 60 over this time last
year, the enrolment in the white
school is about 500 and in the col
orek school 200, making total en-
rollment to date of over 1000 with
500 in school now.
Through the influence of ". II.
Marsten, president Of the school
board, Montgomery, Ward & Co.. /,
of Chicago, have presented to the
school library a $13. SO set Of James
Whitcomb Ri!ey's poems. These
books arc here and are a very val
liable addition to the library.
The schools have commemorated
the birthdays of Lee and Lincoln
with suitable exercises and are
now preparing q program for
NVashington's birthdar.
Col. John w. Bennett come up on
The Agricultural train and is visit
ing Col. Tom Eason.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15

FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office
of Tax Collector of Ben Hill coun-
ty, subject to the primary. | have
cndeavored at all times to serve
the tax payers to the best of my
ability, and am running on my
merits and the efficiency with
which ] have served the people the
past year. My books are a mat
ter Of public record and | invite
inspection of them at any time.
MILLS L. SMITH.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
Meets With Peculiar Accident

While useing small hatchet
yesterday afternoon, DR.. r. A.
Majors met with a peculiar acct
dent. In some manner the tool
slipped and struck his knee cap.
Though no wound was inflicted, a
nerve was struck which caused eX-
cruciating pain. rendering DR..
Major nearly unconscio us. He
was taken to his home in a carriage
and after few hours recovered.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

! announce myself 4 candidate fol-
reelection to the office of Tax Re
ceivcr of Ben Hill county, subject
to the action of the white primary.
Thanking the people of the county
for their past support, and by a
fair and impartial administration
of the office, l hope to merit the
same for which | am very respect
fully yours, EARLE GIBBS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
Revival Services at the First
Baptist Church,

Interesting revival services have
been. commenced at the Baptist
church under the direction of Rev.
S. j. Parish, the pastor. They
will continue. to be held every
night for.an indefinite period ahd
later on eniments speakers froh
Atlanta will assist in the work. !
The services commence at 7:3O p.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
The Fitzgerald Publishing Company.

Several months ago q movement was put I'M
der way which has grown into strong, substantial
organization having for its object the advance
ment of Fitzgerad's interests, both commercial
and social
The organization, which in point of integral
strength outranks any company ever organized in
the city, comprises some fifty of the leading bust
uess men and property owners Of the county who
have taken over the stock of the Enterprise Pub
fishing Company, increasing the original capital to
So, 900.
The policy of the piper will be the same as it
has been. 1t remains under the management of
Jesse Mercer, who will continue to devote the same
effort under the new arrangement as heretofore,
and being surrounded 10y the best help that
be secured, and backed by the leading business
people, will he able to futhcr advance the Enter
prise until it holds position among the publica-
tions of the state as Fitzgerald deserves that it
should.
Not one, but every member of the new organi
zation has at heart Fitzgerald's advancement and
are ready and willing to lend material aid to bring
about the desired end, not taking into consider
alton any direct pecunary gain from the Company
but rather to see the city rise to 4 position which
will, in every sense, place it among the leading
centers of trade and education in Georgia.
They realize that only thro combined effort on
the part of the business interests can this be done
And, too, they realize that in this day of strong
competition, not alone confined to commercial cir
les, the effort must be whole hearted one.
There will be no political factions, hurch
factions no bank factions, no Cracker and Yankee
factions, but strong faction against idlencss and
vice, against which a relentless warfare will be
waged till everybody is 'buSy at something useful
and the vicious have E'pulIed out -
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
Go To Parnin For
A Bargain.

Engines from 6. II. ?. to IS
H. p.
Boilers,
Saw Mills,
Saws Gall size,
Grist Mills,
Wood Saving Machinery,
One 36 in Band Saw,
One Green Bone Cutter,
One Side Edger,
One Lath Machine.
All the above ready to ship.
M dig n. Grant.strct.t.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
II KILLED IN WRECK

A construction train working on
the Atlanta division of the A. 3
& A. turned over near S3noia last
Thursday and seventeen negroes,
members of the construction gang,
were killed. The wreck was due
to the soft roadbed caused by the
continued rains.
The operation Of the train did
not belong to the A. 3. 6 A. but
to contractors doing construction
work along the new division.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
EOR COUNTY TREASURER.

| am candidate for reelection
to the Office OF County Treasurer,
subject to the primary If elected
! will, as in the past, endeavor to
do my duty and take care of the
courty's funds with view to its
safety. Respectfully,
j. II. GOODMAN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce
the name of Honorable Marion
Dickson as q candidate for repre-
sentative from Ben Hill county,
and bcspeak for him the loyal sup
port Of the good citizens thereof.
If. VOTERS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15

Mr.. J. L. McCarty returned yes
terday from Unadilla where he has
been to visit his father, who has
been i'll for the past several days
but who is now convalescent.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
FOR SHERIFF..

l hereby announce my candidacy
for re election to the office Of sheriff
of Ben Hill county, promising con
scientious service in the admins
tration of the Office.
W. IT. FOUNTAIN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15

WANTED:-Everybody who was
indebted to Wright Bros. to un-
derstand they don't owe PolhiI's
Cash Drug Store one cent. Come
to see me. J. III. POlhill.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15
FOR TAN COLLECTOR.

Being urged by a number of good
citizens | offer myself as candi-
date for the Office Of Tax Collector
of Ben Hill county, subject to the
primary, should one be held.
Respectfully,
S. M. WHITCHARD.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-02-15

The Valentine ball given by Mr..
C. G. Smith at Lee Grant hotel
Friday night was a brilliant sue
cess Notwithstanding the incle-
ment weather.