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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Wouldn't Marry Him Drunk

Sometime ago a cook informed
her Boston mistress that she was
apt to leave at any time, as she was
engaged to be married, says Judge.
The mistress was genuinely sorry
as the woman was a good cook and
steady. Time passed, however,
without further word of leaving,
though the happy man to be was a
frequent caller in the kitchen. The
other day the mistress was moved
by curiosity to ask:
when are you to be married,
Nora?"
Indade, an it's niver at all I'll
be think'n' mum," was the reply.
Really? What is the trouble"
'sTis this mum. / won't marry
Mike when he's drunk, an when he's
sober he won't marry me-!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Card From Rev. Oliphant.


/ am pleased to announce that we
have just closed one of the best pro-
tracted meetings at Pleasat Grove
church that have witnessed in many
years. We hadlarge congregations
at both day and night services and
the best of order prevailed through
out the meeting. l think the good
conduct was due to the fact that the
dispensaries have been closed in Al
ken for the past three weeks. | re-
ceived 81 into the church, admins
terng the ordinance of baptism to
them on Friday last.
Rev. Wash Oliphant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
The Edgefield Rifles Picnic.

Judging from reports that have
reached us, possibly the best picnic
of the season was reserved for the
last-that of the Edgefeld Rifles at
Centre Spring Thursday, August
10th. One thing that contributed to
the pleasure of the day was the
small attendance. by small attend
ance we mean absence of the seeth-
ing, surging throng that frequents
the large gatherings of the county.l
almost congesting the grounds. The
writer has often thought that two
smaller picnics instead of one very
large one would be more pleasant
for all who attend. Capt. Collett
and his committeeman managed
everything in splendid manner
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Successful, Public Spirited Far

nlsIs,Ss
One Of the best kept farI,ass Il
the county is that of Nh. George G.
Cartledge. What cotton he planted
is very fine, but anyone who
passes Mr.. Cartledge's farm can
easily see that he depotes the major
portion of his tines to growing
other crops. Large fields of very
fine corn and peas are in evidence.
In addition to managing his farm
and private interests successfully,
Mr.. Cartledge $ is public spirited
and finds time tosdevote to the bet
terment of the agricultural interests
generally. He has been one Of the
most loyal and enthusiastic mem
bers of the farmers Union from
the time twas first organized.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Few "Red Shirts in Existence.

hope that my friend, Mr.. J. M.
McKie, now of North Augusta, will
take in the gathering of the Red
Shirts, at Anderson, August oath
and 25th.
venture it that he is the only
one of the faithful bands of Caro-
linians who, during all these years,
has kept his red shirt. The promo
tiers of the Anderson reunion have
learned that he still has his shirt,
and have written to him, importun-
ing him to attend the reunion and
wear the garment. He may do so.
His is one of the shirts that came
into use right after the riot across
the Centre street bridge, in Ham
burg. When those accused of par
ticipating in that affair had to go
to Aiken to make bond, their friends,
armed, from Aiken and Edgefeld,
Joined them. They secured some
cheap material of red, or stained
with red and Aiken ladies made
them shirts for uniforms.
l think it was in this way the
Red Shirts" originated. They were
called Bloody Shirts" at first. The
organization is now meeting in a
social way. In the times of dark
politics in Carolina they were a
power-the power that wrested the
state from. carpet bag rule and put
the white man again IN political
supremacy there. I. %D. M. in Au-
gusta Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. Ifthe
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Scared With a Hot Iron,

or scalded by overturned kettle
cut with knife-bruised by Slam
med docr-injured by gun or in
any other way-the thing needed
at once is bucklen's Arnica Salve to
subdue inflammation and kill the
pain. It's earth's supreme healer,
infallible for boils, ulcers, fever
sores, eczema and piles. 25c at w
E Lynch q Co., Penn & Holstein,
successors to G T. Penn q Son. drug
stors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD.
ByJ. d. Allen, Probate Judge:

Whereas, Mrs. Sallie Blackwell.
made suit to me, to grant her let
ters of administration of the estate
and effects of R. S. Blackwell,
These are Therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kin
dred and creditors of the said R. S.
Blackwell, deceased, that they be
and appear before me in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Edgefeld,
c. H. S. c., on the 26th day of Au-
gust, next, after publication there
of, at IL o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why
the said administration should be
granted.
Given under my hand this, 10th
day of August, A. d. 1909.
]. D. ALLEN,
J.P. E. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
For Sal e.

A No. Is Rife ram, practically
new; also 100 ft. of J in. pipe and
6ooft. of 4 in. pipe. Reason for
selling, need ram of larger capacity.
p. NJ. Markert,
Morgana, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25


Thursday. A delightful barbecue
dinner was served. The music by
Morris band has been very highly
praised. Bearden's band could not
be secured on account of previous
engagement. The Morris band made
ain exceedingly favorable impression
while on this its initial visit to
Edgefeld. After spending most
delightful day at Centre Spring the
young people assembled in the opera
house Thursday evening andaanced
until the wee, small hours of the
morning. Whether it be drill, pa
rade, encampment, picnic or dance
that the soldier boys undertake,
they always come out conquerors in
the end.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Women as Wen as Hsn arc Made Miserable
by Kidney and Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessensamb beauty,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Selfish Ambition.

4 i =. u go
The following was written by
Mrs Amelia Cook Fowler, and is.
published at the request Of the
Parksville B. Y. p. u:
Ambition is the effort to obtain
by worthy or unworthy methods
something in itself to be coveted.
History abounds in the examples
of men and women who have been
exceptionally brilliant and talented
but whose life aims have tended all
towards selfish qualification.
On the other hand it is rich in ex-
amples of those who have let their
light shine before men and who
have glorifed their Father in Heav
en-. These have been men and wom-
en- whose ambition it was to leave
the world better than they found
ito establish schools, colleges,
hospitals, training schools for nurs-
es.
There have been those who cared
only to crafty themselves, who have
sought wealth and position regard
less of whom they injured in grasp
ing them.
The ambition of men and women
has been for all things worthy, and
unworthy.
Ambition selfishly directed has
led men to numerous crimes. Ben
edict Arnold was willing to betray
his country because some selfish de
sire ON his part for preferment had
not been gratifed.
Aaron Burr, than whom, perhaps,
there was no more gifted man in
American history, had his light go
out in darkness because his talents
were used unwisely and for selfish
ends.
Robert E. Lee whose name we
love so well, was willing to sacrifice
what men call ambition for the sake
of his birth place4our South land
and fulfilling the Scripture: He
that exalteth.. himself shall be abased:
He that humbleth himself shall be
exalted" Lee has won for himself
a name all ages shall revere.
There have been men and women
whose environments would seem i'll
calculated to foster anything emo
bling, but who have sprung from
mean surroundings to take some
great place in the worlds history.
Notable among such is Abraham
Lincoln. He was ever studiously
engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
He was wise in learning in all ways
from every source at mis- command:
/ could 60 Oh citing examples
from ancient and modern times.
What doth it profit a man if he
gain the whole world and lose his
own soul" Alexander, Caesar and
were great conquerors. but
they did conquer their own spirits,
and the world looks upon them as
leaving nothing to emulate. How
different is the example of Washing
ton and Lee.
The heights by great men reach
ed and kept,
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions
slept,
Were toiling upward in the night.
st. Augustine has said, Thou,
hastsmade us for Thyself, o. Lord,S
and our heart is restless until itrests,
in thee"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

including many of hethousands of testi-
1nonia1 letters received from sufferers
who found Swamp-Root to be Just the
remedy needed. In Writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N Y, be sure and
mention this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address,
Binghamton, N. y, or every bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one-d'o11ar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
by mail free, also a,
pamphlet telling all
oho,1t Swornp-P oof
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

child urinates too often, If the urine sca1ds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a disee sed condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made rniser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the SAME great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
siHamp.Root is soon realized. It is sold
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21
LOOKING FOR BURIED WEALTH.

Divers are to be seen busy all around
the South African coast in these days.
They are attracted by tales of untold
wealth still slowed away in the sunken
hulks of old Dutch East Ipdiamen. An
old solid oak vessel which lies off Dude
Krail, only few miles from Cape Town,
was located by the divers few months
ago. First were found some old iron
cannon and cannon balls, incrusted
inches deep with rust, bits of timber
were brought to the surface, and then
more valuable finds. Antique glass
vases, ehinaware and genuine terra cot.
ia jugs were discovered, covered with
barnacles and weeds, but still valuable.
Out of the old hulk came great slab
of grayish metal. It was silver, covered
with what seemed to be hieroglyphics.
The marks were closely examined and
were found to be the number 81 over
an o inclosed in a rudely shaped heart,
stamped into the metal. Another slab
was brought up two days later.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21
THE STORK.

In Germany, where storks abound,
they are in the habit of collecting in
one spot before migrating in autumn.
On such occasion as many as fifty
storks will assemble and form a ring
one bird in the center showing every
sign of being in great terrier. One of
the storks viii tnen appear to address
the party by elapping its wings for
some minutes. Then all the storks be-
gin to clap their wings, and with sud.
den rush they fell upon the culprit.
With a general thrusting of their long
beaks they quickly put him to death.
When this has been accomplished they
fly away to the south in their usual
manner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21
REMARKABLE SPECTACLE.

The remarkable spectacle of fire
caused by sea waves was witnessed
some time ago on the western coast of
Ireland. The rocks along this coast,
where the huge Atlantic rollers have
for centuries been slowly breaking and
piercing great caverns, contain in their
depths masses of iron pyrites and alum.
AT one part Of the coast the water pen
etrated to these and a rapid oxidization
took place, which produced heat fierce
enough to set the whole cliff on fire.
For weeks the rocks burned like a
regular volcano, and great clouds of
smoke and vapor rose high in the air
When at last the fire died out great
masses of lava and clay burned to
bricks were found scattered about.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21
TO SAVE THE WEAR.

A niggardly Scotsman, living in Dun
dee, recently invited his lawyer to dine
with him. He wished to talk over some
legal matters concerning his will. After
partaking of a dinner consisting of
boiled mutton and carrots they proceed
ed to discussion. The host blew out the
candles, remarking that they could just
as well reason the subject in the dark.
Presently the lawyer heard tremend-
Gus shutting from where the Scotsman
was sitting and he asked the host what
was the matter. 'SDon It We be alarm
ed. man, replied the Scotsman, 81 IN
only taking off me breeks to save the
WEAR
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21

Example is better than precept. Set
good example by cleaning the street
in front of your house. When that is
done, speak to your neighbor about his
dirty sidewalk; but clean yours first.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21
ABOUT SINGERS.

A famous Italian singer declares that
singers should eat as little meat as DOS
sible. His luncheon consists of cheese
omelette, asparagus, fruit and an ice.
"Meat kills song he says. ''The
nightingale, the thrush and the lark are
grain eaters, and their song is sweet.
The carnivorous birds, the crow and so
forth, only croak. In countries that go
in for excessive meat eating-England
and America, for instance-there are
few good voices. In the more vegetar.
ian countries, such as Italy. fine singers
abound. All our great singers 60 in
rather for peaches, peas and asparagus
than for steaks and chops. Song birds
are vegetarian. Carniverous birds
croak.'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21

Miss May johnson has moved her
curio store from King street to Hotel
street, next door to the Palm ice cream
arior
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21

Example is better than precept. Set
a good example by cleaning the street
IN front of your house. When that is
done, speak to your neighbor about his
dirty sidewalk; but clean yours first.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21

Admiring OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, your
name has been mentioned in connection
with a Cabinet position, hash t it?
Senator Greatgunn-Er-yes, I be
lieve 1t has. A weekly paper in my
home county remarked the other day
that any President who would offer
me place in his Cabinet would be
darned hard up.-Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
Words Of Praise

For the several ingredients Of which Dr..
Pierce's medicines are composed, as given
By leaders IN all the several schools Of
medicine, should have far more weight
than any amount Of non-professional tes-
timonials. DIR. Pierce's Fayorite Prescrip-
ton has THE BADGE or HONESTY on every
bottle-wrapper, In full list Of all its in
gradients printed In plain English.
II you are an invalid woman and suffer
from frequent headache, backache, gnaw-
Ing dlstrEs In stomach, periodical pains,
dIsagre$4 catarrhal. pelvic drain,
draggiHg1down distress in lower abdomen
or pelyS, perhaps dark spots or specks
dancIg before the eyes, faint spells and
kindted symptoms caused By female weak
ness, okSthtt arrangement Of the feminine
organs. 79 can not do better than take
The bfsbltal, surgeons knife and opera
ting ta4fmay be avoided BY the timely
use Of Havorite Prescription in such
cases. Thereby the obnoxious exauin-
atoms and 1c2l IIeailens % No lamIIY
physician can be avoided and q thQrQuIh
course q Successful treaiment farried olt
IN iEe llZ5lL . lie Lotto 'FavorIte
Prescription Is composed oil the very best
native medicinal roots known " medical
fE4tIEt lOI TIE Eulc vi peculiar
ailments, contains no alcohol and no
harmful or habit-forming drugs.
Do not expect too much from Pavorfte
Prescriptions; it will not perform mira
cles it will not Dissolve or cure tumors.
No medicine will. 1t viii do as much 10
establish vigorous health in NEST weak
nesses and ailments peculiarly incident 70
women as any medicine can. 1t must BE-
given a fair chance BY perseverance in It's
use for reasonable length Of time.
You caQ,taGard- u acceut z secret ms
trum IS Substitute for Ibis LensGy Of
Gl0WQ com Position.
Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce. By letter, free. All correspond
ence Is guarded as sacredly secret and
womanly condolences are protected By
professional privacy. Address DR.. z V.
Pierce, Buff 1io, y. Y.
DR.. Piercs's Pleasant Pellets the best
laxative and regulator Of the bowels,
They invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. One a laxative; two or three .
cathartic. Easy 10 take as candy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that bids
for the construction of the Baptist
church building will be opened at
the office of The N. w. Engineering
Co., at Emmett, Idaho, on the first
day of October, 1909. at o'clock p.
m. Plans and specifications may be
seen by calling on Mr.. F. A. Wilkie.
Bids will be received as follows:
First-For the entire building.
The bidder to furnish all material
and do all the work.
Second For the mason work and
plastering. The bidder to furnish
all material and do all the work.
This includes the making and plac-
ing of the concrete water tables,
sills, headings, copings, etc.
Third-For the mason work alone,
as stated in Par. 2.
Fourth the plastering alone
as stated, which includes all the
plastering for the entire building.
Fifth-For the carpenter work
alone. This includes all the work
that will belong to the carpenter 5
division of the building. The bidder
to furnish all the material and do
all the work.
Full instructions will be given any
prospective bidder by Mr.. Wilkie.
The committe reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
No bid will be considered unless
accompanied by a certified check
amounting to three 81 per cent, of
the total amount of the bid up to
100000. Bids over 100000, a
certified check for 500.
c. D. Tillinghast, Secretary.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
Engagement Postponed

All the ladies' conversation and
sewing societies of Emrett that in
tended holding joint met Satur-
day the End are postponed until
further notice, as many members
Rave declared their intentions of
attending the Big banner Saturday
specials of the E. E. Hunt Harvest
sale-It S reliably reported that
the Hunt Harvest Sale is without
a doubt the greatest bargain giving
mercantile event ever held in all
this section and Saturday will sure
" be a red letter bargain day at
this most seasonable sale.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
DRY BUCK

Mrs. James Moore has been aD-
pointed postmaster to succeed Mrs.
Vida Zimmerman, resigned.
The school term has begun. The
teacher serms TO be onto his job.
When an unruly pupil disobeys he
is sent to the board of directors and
he can only get back on an order.
The second offense is expulsion
with suggestion to the reform
school authorities to look into the
| matter.
The threshing season is over.
The Davis brothers OF Browulee,
with their new threshing outfit gave
entire satisfaction. Fred Vahlberg
raised the bumper crop in this sec
ton, 11O0 bushels, and John
Fincher brought up the rear end
with 80 bushels.
Bill Douglas is now living on
his ranch on the hill He says he
is SO high I'D that he does not ex-
psct any frost until about the first
of December. A bear visited him
short time ago, and found him
without gun.
John Fincher has gone to Boise
to replenish his stock of goods.
Jim Moore is still making
hay" BE expects to be through
in couple of weeks.
James Fincher has the contract
for the building of a uo,tant al
wood house for The school dislrIct
The Austins are putting logs
into the Reed Mill to be sawed into
lumber to be used at their placer
diggings. Their seasons run was
better than they expected.
There will be a wedding in this
vicinity shortly. The wedding
tour will include a trip up the
river Rhine and the gathering of
pearls by the sea shore
D. w Ashton and family have
moved onto the property formerly
owned by "Uncle" Hurley.
c. w. Henry is now the Pine
hurst Sweet carrier and is already
making arrangements for pack
outfit to wade the mud in the Tally
lane near Sweet during the winter.
A mud boat would be better.
The Reed sawmili has Just made
a run of several weeks of saving
and logging has commenced for the
last run of the season.
A Long Valley man had So
quirt stolen from his saddle while
he left his horse in local barn for
feed. After the man had gone the
quirt was located in the pocket of
a young man and will be returned
to the owner. That probation
officer had better make trip up in
this locality and take in bunch
and it may be warning to others
Geo. Gibson, who was operated
on recently for cancer. is now
improving.
Mrs. Lee Zimmerman has fully !
recovered from her recent illness.
The ''bitters" that some persons
around this camp are INDUCING in
could paralvze mule and if some
one wakes up some morning dead
there will be no one to blame but
himself.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-09-30
A Harry Up Call

dickl Mr. Druggist Quick =
A box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve-
Here's quarter-For the love of
Moses, hurry Baby's burned HIM
self terribly Johnnie cut his foot
with the axe Mamie's scalded =
Pa can't walk from piles Billie
has boils and my corns ache.
She got it and soon cured all the
family. It's the greatest healer on
earth. Sold by b. B. Davis.