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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-06-30
WHY CLEMSON E?

The Edgetield News. founded a
couple of years ago by William p. Cal
houn has ceased publication because
Mr. Calhoun, who expected to operate
the paper as an avocatiOn. with the
practice Of the law as his vocation.
finds the double duty too laborious
and worrying.
I'm the last issue of HIS pancr MIR
Calhoun makes Il contribution To cur
rent history that, coming from him,
has more than ordinary interest. We
reter to the references to Mr.. Clcm-
son, in the following editorial:
Many questions have been made
about the mnddle at Clemson College.
w" DO not propose to offer any Soln-
ti0n, nor to condemn any one. If
does not make any difference as to
VINO Is right. rs the college has its
mana deep in the pockets of the state
and pulls rs much money as il wants
and more than il ought to have.
Clemson took his wirc'S money and
property that belonged to his proud-
daughter and gave il to the state unt
to advance education, not for his lovo
or mankind, but simply to crafty his
vanity and private spite. He de
spiscd his fellow beings and was with
out religion. He told us several
years before his death that there woe
no room for an honest man in South
Carolina. why" he exclaimed. "ir
there was ever such a man as Christ
and if he would come to South Caro-
lima he could not be elected to the
Office Of constable"
We omit in relating the above uo
number of oaths stuck i'm al every
point.
a college founded by such man
with other peoples money through
vanity and spite, can not ryucct in
get on smoothly. Clcmson's sole aim
in giving his wifc's money to South
Carolina was To keep the Calhoun
family from owning Fort nm, ana ma
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-06-30
CITY SLAUGHTER
PEN is CONDEMNED
Board of Health Acts
Promptly in the Matter.
HEALTH OFFICER ADDED
recommendations Governing the Con-
duet OF Butcher Pens and Markets
Granted by Council.

"raIllcu by (0uncil.
Disclosures of quite an unpleasant
and even nauSeating nature have been
made in reference to the SLAUGHTER
pen located to the northwest of the
city just above the ciStern from which
the city is supplied with water.
Complaints had been received by the
authorities and on Thursday after
noon seven members of the board of
health went out to the pen and
looked ii over.
As the majority OF people know, the
slaughter pen, where practically all
the butchcring of the city is done, is
located near the city limits, not far
from the furniture factory, i'm the vi
cinity Of Little river. They also know
that the city is supplied with water
from this river; the cistern at the
river is filled, the water filtered, (of
its flth) and pumped to the stand
pipe. But the people did not know
that just three hundred yards up the
stream was the slaughter pen. and
that the draining is superb. Not the
least chance is there for any of the
filth from this pen to escape; II is
built upon little knoll which from
one side slopes directly into Little
river; on the other, is a dry branch
which bends around and comes into
the river Just a little lower down.
When t'a heavy rains come, the little
knol is beautifully washed off: i'm
fact, it could not be better cleanscd
and the cistcrn receives the filth.
Thursday afternoon, Dr. Hughes.
Dr. Washington, Mr.. j. +. Philpot. Or.
Christopher. Mr.. II. J.. Monroe, Mr.. II.
A. Simpson and DR.. J. Schayer, of the
city board of health went ont to the
pen and made a close inspection. In
speaking of the condition in which
they found it, one OF the members
said: You couldn't eXaggerate it;
it's awful. 1t is not necessary to
relate here all that was found; suf-
flee il to say that with the remains
on slaughtered cattle usually LETT at
IL
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-06-30

Is IN fnII blast. CrOWd8 Of people
are attending this popular ana well
advertised sale Mcsars Davis Roper
Co. report that the crowds have been
larger than usual and that they are
offering bigger values than ever.
Stock must be reduced. Cotton and
wool goods are advancing every day
and the values You can get now are
at a positive saving to YOU
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-06-30
PREVENTS Badness.

Your money back for the mere asking il
ReXall "93" Hair Tonic does not make
the scalp clean and healthy, nouTish the
hair roots, cure dandult, and stimulate
new growth OF hair. Put il to test at
our risk. Two sizes, soc, and SIoo.
Laurens Drug Co., Laurens, s. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-06-30
tRE NDI THINNING or

myr&tiun in real estate? Or are you
merely lookinm for Il home or place
Of hIHiuos@ to rent? We will assist
YOU, whatever your needs. and we
can Girhutly promise You II bargain
in what lines we do business fur you.
HOME HOUSES FOR SALE
lItat ar" mome OF fine building and
ntractN" in appearance and arrange
m"h Terms to suit Better see
our list.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-06-30

1t sometimes happens that fellow
gets a reputation for genius simply
because he is too lazy to work
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Knew Day Of His Departure.

A lady in a Southern town was
approached by her colored maid,
says Eyerybody's. We'll Jenny2"
she asked seeing that something was
in the air. please, Mis- Mary,
might 1 have the afternoon off three
weeks from Wednesday," Then,
noticing an undecided look in her
mistress face, she added, hastily.
II wantto go to my fiance's fun'ral."
Goodness me-" answered the lady;
e your fance's funeral! Why, you
don't know that he's even going to
die, let alone the date of his funer-
al. That is something we can't any
of us be sure about-when we are
going to die" "Yes'm," said the
girl, doubtfully. Then, with a tri-
note in her voice, Use
sure about him. Mis- cos he's goin'
to be hungl''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
RED HILL MEETING.
Twenty-six Unite With The
Church, State Evangelist
Assisted Pastor. Many
Visitors Attend.

Our annual protracted meeting
which commenced on the third Sun
day and lasted through Friday is
said to be one of the best ever held
in our church. Rev. Littlejohn, as
he usually is, was fortunate in get
ting a good man, to help. Rev. ].
E. McManaway, the state evange-
list, arrived in time to be with us
| in all the services. His sermons
were plain, practical, and inspiring.
Christian workers set out with re-
newed energy to the harvest and
their hearts were made glad as the
power of the spirit turned the way
ward children back into the path of
righteousness and sinners unto re-
pentance. AS result of the faith
full work of pastor, evangelist, and
their co-workers, twenty-six are
now candidates for baptism and we
are expecting more to follow. Also
one.was added by letter.
Among the many visitors in our
community during the last two
weeks, were Miss Sallie Haltiwan-
ger, of Saluda; Misses Janetta
Quarles, Hattie Pearre, Norma
North, Mrs. Matte Summerall and
Mrs. Fouche, Of Augusta; Misses
Viola and Josepha Burnett, of
Greenwood; Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Rob
ertson, of Modoc; Miss Leila Kemp,
of Greenwood county; Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Bussey, of Modoc; Miss
Beulah Jumper, of Springfield; Mr..
Wallace Prescott, of Edgefeld;
Messrs. j. L. Quarles, of Johnston;
Mr.. Albert Talbert, of Greenwood;
Mrs. ]. G. Mcfarland, nee. Miss
Alice Prescott, and husband, of
Washington, d. c.; Mrs. Hugh
Wates, Myrtis Redd and Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Holston, Of Edgefeld;
Mr.. Fed Bledsoe, of Johnston. We
were also glad to see others from
the different sections OF the county
at our meetings.
The entertainment given by Miss
Ruth Hite in honor of Miss Pearce,
of Columbia was very much enjoyed
by the young folks Of; Red Hill.
The many friends of Mrs. 81. FL
Smith are delighted to see her out
again and loo king SO well. s
We rejoice with sMr. ands Mrs.
Walter Holmes over the 4 mark
improvement of their little Child
whichahas been at deaths door.
We are looking forward with
great deal of pleasure to the union
meeting which will convene with
our church Saturday and Sunday
next. Though the protracted meet
ings, which is death on Chickens"
is just over we believe that we shall
be able to provide for large crowd,
if all the runaway chickens are
caught. Come all who can to Red
Hill.
Xy T.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Would Take Poison.

An Irishman was sitting in de-
pot smoking, says the Kansas City
Independent, when a woman came
and, sitting down beside him, remark
ed:
"Sir, if you were a gentleman you
would not smoke here"
Num-" he said, if ye wuz Ia
dy ye'd sit farther away
Pretty soon the woman burst out
again.
IF you were my husband I'd give
you poison
well, mum, returned the Irish
man, as he puffed away at his pipe,
if you wuz me wife I'd take it"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
ROAD FOl2 EDG GEFIELD. i

Colnn1bia r erd.

5ysJaQgeIletd.
Columbia Record.
a strong company is being or
ganized olbaila the old Greenville,
Greenwood a and Augusta railway, or
what was once knowna as the Caro-.
| lima, Khex9illes and Western, but
which failed hfter getting q road
built from flsenYille to a point
near Caesar Head, which is now
in operation tatives of the
company are b 3sw out securing the
necessary Tigh Eof way and reviv-
ing interest mi IL The enterprise among
the farmers. ~ not decided yet
whether to- dpsFate steam or elec-
trio road. A charter will be applied
for in a day 50:
The enterprIse is being backed
by Frank Hammond, a Greenville
banker, Henfy Briggs, Greenville
capitalist, and BIZ j. E. Charles also
of GreenyilIe. slAsso ociated with them
are H. Z. Zinrperlg4.and Col. J. F..
Faucet of NeW| 7 York.
The GreenFille Piedmont says:
To-day Mr.S p. Charles will
leave the city ia a trip through the
country toward Augusta, the object
e ~ gs,r,,,,,,,x,/ ,n+1,,oe+ -, +b n
old Greenyiiie, Greenwood and Au-
gusta railway, or what was once
knownSa as the Carolina, Knoxville
& Western railway, and to get all
farmers and property owners along
the proposed route to give the new
company ia charge a renewal of
right of way
1t will be emembered that years
ago this road was agitated, the
farmers and property holders along
the proposed ronte going so far as
to give rightsof ways to the promo
tiers, and actual grading was com.
pleted quite a distance.
A new company, composed of
Mr.. Frank Hammond and Mr.. J.
P. Charles and other prominent
men of this city, with Mr.. III. &.
Zimmerly and Gal ]. E. Faucet, of
New York, have taken charge of
this undertaking and today made
application to the secretary Of state
for a charter forth road;
The pro- osed quite is down the
ltAugusta road, Eta kin 8 IN the best
farming distric & is stafe. twill
l.open and develop some of the finest
farming lands in the. country. I'he
new promoters urge that all farmers
along the Augusta road and yicini-
ty give them all the aid and help
they can and for the small hamlets
along the route to join in the move
ment.
"The new promoters are going
into the undertaking with vim and
vigor and they hope before many
months have passed that they will
have things in such shape that they
can begin active work on the road.
They are undecided yet as to wheth-
er they will operate an electric or
steam railway, but after all right of
ways, charters and so on have been
secured, and the necessary arrange
ments are made, they will decide
definitely as to what sort of cars they
will handle.y
''The new company which is
headed by Mr.. Henry Brigg, has
had printed the necessary legal
papers which will be used in secur-
ing the right of ways, and Mr..
Charles will put these through the
country.
''The plan of the new company is
to follow the Augusta road as close
ly as possible until it reaches the
grading of the old route, then it
will run itsline down to Greenwood
and on from Greenwood to Angus
ia.
,'sIf this road is put through it
will open up splendid country,
and will mean much to this city in
every particular"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

she-rm living on brown bread
and water to improve my complex
ion.
He-How long can you keep it up?
She-Oh, indefinitely, l guess.
He-Then let's get married.
Boston Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

x. Y. q.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
TRENTON ON THE GO.
Cotton Opening. Presbyterian
Revival. Afflicted With
Automobile Fever. Mir.
Hughes Elected Cashier.

Trenton, though silent for some
time, is yet on the go. We occupy
the same position on the map and
we enjoy the same comforts our
forefathers enjoyed. ] say we are
yet on the, go
Fodder pulling is about over, with
exceptions possibly of some late
plantings. Cotton, which We called
x sometime ago, is beginning to
open and before many days it will
be going on the market. Some
farmers are putting the estimate OF
their Yields far too high, we. believe.
It is true that cotton has a very large
weed in places but if you rotice 1t
carefully you will find that the bolls
are not so thick. This east wind
for the past wo or three days has
caused it to throw off, considera-
bly. II is not weed that makes the
bales. Pea-vine hay is fine. Corn
in places is. extra fine and il other
places is extra poor.
Mr.. A. J. Day has resigned as
cashier of the Bank of Trenton and
NIr Henry Hughes has the position
now.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Leopard went
to Baltimore and New York for a
few days.
Revival service is going on in the
Presbyterian church this week.
Mrs. Jerome Courtney returned
from Darlington last week, where
she has, been visiting relatives.
Itis talked that several parties IN
and around town will soon purchase
automobiles.
Mr.. Fletcher Padgett and MIR.
Clyde Crouch of Saluda have been
visiting friends and relatives,
> Mrs. J. B. Knight is visiting rel
atives in Anderson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

and dazes one as to paralyze judg-
,ment.
Mr.. Epton Cheatham, who farms
on his fathers plantation, had his
pet acre damaged by an overflow
through the centre. The corn was
planted on low piece of land and
he was unable to work it as well as
he intended, owing to the excessive
rain. But in spite of the unfavorable
conditions it is very fine corn. Ep-
ton also planted on the 18th of May,
selecting common yellow corn for
seed. He used 1926 pounds of guano
and 100 pounds of soda but
not any lot manure. His rows are
about the same width as his fathers,
but not so close in the drill. The
ears appear to be larger and heavier
than those of the prolific corn. AL
though unfavorable conditions will
curtail his yield, Epton is not dis
couraged. He says he never expects
to- plant corn the old way any more.
Even with the yield cut short, we
doubt if Epton would, exchange the
corn he will harvest from his acre
for the entire corn crop of many
tn o-hc se farmers in the county.
Soon after leaving Mr.. Cheat
hams, Mr.. Hughey bade us adieu
and the writer turned his face to-
ward Edgefeld, reaching home
about nine O'Clock. Although great
ly fatigued by the drive of ffty-odd
miles. we were amply repaid for the
days journey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
One Exception.

with one exception, everything
I've put money into has gone up in
the air"
what was the exception?D
An air ship"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

Rich Banker you want to be
my son-in-law?
Suitor--Well, Pm not. exactly
keen on that, but as 1 want to marry
your daughter, / suppose. / shall
have to take the other job on, too.
Blaetter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

It was suggested that he tie one end
of a string to an outside stalk and
fasten the other end in the interior,
SO that visitors could follow the
string without losing tn cir way.
Annual Protracted Meeting.
.sAfter leaving this corn, which
doubtless excels that to be seen in
the Mississippi bottoms,@e attended
the reviyaifservices in the Baptist
church thai were being conducted
.by Rev. T.. B. White, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Bass, of Mccormick. Under
the leadership of Mr.. White the
Plum Branch church has greatly
prospered. AT the conclusion of the
morning service a bountiful feast
was served on the long ia bls under
the trees near by. The writer is
greatly indebted for the many kind
attentions from the good people of
Plum Branch on this occasion, par
ticularly for the thoughtfulaess of
Mr.. and Mrs. Winn.
Three Acres on One Farm.
Nothing daunted by tn e intense
heat, The Advertiser man and his
companion resumed their journey
Immediately after dinner, arriving
in a few hours at the home of Mr..
S. Cheatham. We greatly regretted
the absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Cheat
ham, who were on a visit tc rela-
tives in Georgia. However, Epton
Cheatham accompanied us over the
farm, on which there are three very
fine prize acres. Epton has one and
his father two, Mr.. Cheathant's plan
being to enter the best acre for the
prize.
Mr.. Cheatham sent to Alabama
for some Blouht's prolific corn in
the early spring and planted the
/. 10Th of May. His rows are about
four feet apart, and the corn is very
close in the drill, being from two to
ten inches. Instead of selecting very
fertile ground, Mr.. Cheathanl plant
ed his prize corn outin a large field.
After applying IS loads Of stable
manure heused 1900 pounds of guano
$50 pounds of soda and 200 pounds
of cerealite, making $3.50 pounds
of commercial fertilizers to the
acre. This, so far as the writer's in
formation extends, is the heaviest
application of fertilizer ever made
in this county. However, he will
make more corn on one acre, than a
negro will make with two plows on
adjoining land. Unlike most of the
prize corn we have seen, Mr.. Cheat
hams stands perfectly erect, The
reason that it was not blow1. about
by the wind is due possibly to the
fact that it is fully a month later
than most prize corn. If favorable
seasons continue, one acre of Mr..
Cheatham,s corn will fill crib. The
silks or forms are there by the
thousands, every stalk doing its
duty-some double duty. To say
what this corn will make in bushels
would be only guessing, for we do
not believe that there is a veteran
corn grower in the county who can
come within five or ten bushels of the
weld. Such wilderness of corn as
the prize acres,s dense as to appear
impenetrable at a distance, is en-
! tirely out of the usual order OF
/. things in this county, and so amazes
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

Judge-You are freeholder9a
Talesman-Yes, sir; I am.
Married or single?"
Married three years last June"
Have you formed or expressed
any opinion?" \
Not for three years, your honor"
Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
Some Exceptions.

Father: You should never do in
private what you would not do in
public.
Sweet seventeen:-How about my
morning bath?f
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25

Butcher What can I send you
to-day, Mrs. Styles?
Mrs. Styles-Send me a leg of
mutton, and be sure it is from a
black sheep; we are in mourning,you
know.-Jewish Ledger.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-08-25
JOHNSTON NEWS.
Lyceurn Course For Approach
ing Season. MIR. Boatwright
Damaged by Wind and
Hail. Picnic Praised.

=
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Cox, of Sa-
vannah, are guests at the home of
Mr.. j. w. Hester.
Miss Addie Stansell, of Augusta,
is visiting the family of her uncle,
Mr.. Thos. Stansell.
Mr.. Charlie Nickerson, of Au-
gusta, spent last week with relatives
here.
Mr.. Wilber Wertz left last week
for months stay in New York.
Mr.. .Templeton, of Atlanta, was
here recently and made final ar
rapgements for the Lyceum course,
the first number to come on in
October. The course will be given
under the auspices of the d. of O..
and some excellent attractions are
in store for the people.
Miss Rosa Hirschner, Of Atlanta,
is the guest of her friend. Miss Fan
ME Shade.
Misses Sue and Ella Smith and
Sara Stevens are visit ng friends in
Saluda.
Mr.. J.iW. Payne and Mr.. and
Mrs. M. T. Turner and family have
returned from weeks stay at Mr..
Payne's country place, located on
the Saluda river, near Chappells, S.
G..
Mr.. Thomas Stansell went to
Sally's on FRIDAY to attend the
burial of his brother-in-law, Mr..
Harlem.
Mrs. May Taylor and children,
have gone to Augusta where they
will make their home in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Wright have
returned from Sullivan's Island. /.
Mr.. Ben Mays, of Edgefeld,
visited relatives here last week.
Misses Nina and Andrina QUITS
are visiting relatives in Greenwood.
Miss Petula LaGrone has return
ed from a visit to her friend, Miss
Slater, at Orangeburg.
Mrs. Fay Deane, of Atlanta, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. L..
Allen. /.
Mr.. Edwin Mobley is having
a pretty home erected on the lot ad
joining that of Mr.. A. J. Mobley.
Miss Elma Pitts is visiting her
friend, Miss Sara Stevens "
= One, day last week during Sc
we're rain and wind storm Mr.. Bur
rell Boatwright suffered considera-
BILE loss. The hail almost ruined his
crops, and the roofing of his house
was blown off. Mr.. Boatwright was
not at home at the time.
Miss Harriet Toney is at home
after a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Kirkland, at Ola, S. G.
Mesdames T. R. Hoyt and Will
liam Toney, who have had an at
tack of fever, are much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Brown, of
Vidalia, Ca, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Waters. Mrs. Brown is
pleasantly remembered as Miss Sal
lie Bland.
Mrs. Alice Cox has returned from
visit to Atlanta.
Mr.. Lucas Walker has gone to
Glenn Springs for a few weeks
stay.
Mrs. Smith has returned to Ocii=.
la, Ga, after visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. L. Lawson.
Mrs. Maggie Hill and Mr.. Roger
Hill, visited Mrs. Willie Tompkins
recently.
Quite number from here attend.
ed the picnic at Centre Sring on
Thursday last, given by Co. F.,
End. S. c., regiment. This was one
of the best .picnics ever held here,
and all are loud in their praise of
it.
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-21
FREE
p I LIE
CURE
Sent to Demonstrate the Merits
of Pyramid Pile Cure
What 1t Has Done for Others,
II Can Do for You

We have testimonials by the hun
dreds showing all stages, kinds and de-
grees of piles which have been cured
by Pyramid Pile Cure.
If you could read these unsolicited
letters you would no doubt go to the
nearest drug store and buy box of
Pyramid Pile Cure at once, price so
cents.
us your name and address and we will
send you a trial package by mail free.
We know what the trial package
will do. In many cases it has cured
piles without further treatment. If 1t
proves it's value to you order more from
your druggist at so cents box. This is
fair, is it not? Simply fill out free
coupon below and mail today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-21
ANNOUNCE PROBABLE
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES
Governor General of Philippines Ap-
pointed Minister to Spain.
Griscom Succeeded by
Leishman

WASHINGTON, March 20.-The fol-
lowing contemplated changes and APP
pointments in the diplomatic service
were announced today. following a con-
ference between the president and Sec
rotary Knox:
Ambassador Leishman, now at Con-
stantinople, to go to Rome.
Charles H. Sheriff., New York, to be
minister to Argentina.
Henry B. Ide to be minister to Spain.
There are to be no further changes
in embassies for months, and probably
not until autumn.
The announcement was made off
cially that Thomas J. O'Brien, now
ambassador to Japan, would remain at
that post.
Mr.. Sheriff., who goes to the Argen-
tine Republic. is a lawyer of New York
city. about 40 years old, and speaks
Spanish and French fluently.
Mr.. Ide, who win be minister to
Spain, has been governor general OF
the Philippines
Neither Ambassador Leishman nor
Ambassador Griscom at Rome, whom
ne succeeds, will relinquish his office
for some weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-21

Every boy and girl knows great
many things about flying kites, and
each one has chance to win one dol
lar cash prize prize by writing letter
to Aunt Laurie on the subject this
week, Address letters care this office.