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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Court Proceedings.

The spring term of court of gen.
eral sessions convened Monday
morning with Hon. T. S. Sease as
presiding Judge. Solicitor Geo. Bell
Zimmerman, Stenegrapher O. B,
Anderson and the other court Off
cials were at their respective posts.
AS every grand juror was present
the court machinery was soon set in
motion. After the able charge by
Judge Sease the grand jury passed
upon the following indictments.
John Burton, assault and battery
of high and aggravated nature, true
bill.
John Searles, violating the dispen-
sary law, true bill.
Rich Scott, violating the dispen-
sary law, true bill.
Sarah Tompkins, assault and bat
terry, with intent to kill. True bill.
Allen Yeldell, grand larceny, true
bill.
Hugh Burton. taking and using
mule without owners consent, true
bill.
Charlie Tut, murder, true bib.
Lewis Welsh, malicious mischief,
true bill.
Jim Oliphant, larceny and receiv-
ing stolen goods, true bill.
The first case called Monday was
that against Charles Culbreath, in
dicted for murder. The jury return
ed a verdict of guilty of manslaugh-
ter. The defendant was represented
by Thurmond g Nicholson and G.
A. Mays, Esq, and the state was
represented by Solicitor Thinner
man.
Charles Tut was acquitted of the
charge of murder. He was represent
ed by Thurmond 6 Nicholson and
the state by1Solicitor Zimmerman.
Sarah Tompkins pleaded guilty
to>the charge of assault and battery
of a high and aggravated nature,
and was fined fifty dollars.
Allen Yeldell pleaded guilty to
the charge of grand larceny and was
sentenced to the chain gang for two
years.
At the hour Of going to press
Wednesday morning the court is
engaged with the trial of Rich Scott
for violating the dispensary law.
The grand jury made its formal
report this morning and was dis
charged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
A True Statement.

Among the many good things to
which Judge Sease gave utterance in
his charge to the grand jury was the
following: Good schools and good
roads are signs of advance, prosperity
and progress" In this connection it
is encouraging to note that greater at
tention is being given to both the i'm
provement of the schools and roads of
this county than ever before. The
people are thoroughly awakened and
are willing to go down in their pockets
% provide the necessary means for the
improvement of the highways and the
development of our schools, the real
condition of which, as Judge Sease
said, is true index as to the prosper
ity of the county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Greeted With Hearty Applause

The lyceum attraction which is
advertised in this issue to be held at
Johnston next Tuesday night has
been well received by large audien-
ces in all parts of the country. The
Evening Mirror, Of Hillsboro, Tex
as, had the following to say of the
entertainment by the Eureka Glee
Club:
A packed house greeted the Eu-
reka Glee Club, the third attraction
of the lyceum course. Their every
number deserved and received most
hearty applause. The numbers given
on,the chimes are said by all to be
the best ever heard here. The car.
toonist is an expert, and created
much amusement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
WEsT-sIDE NEWS.

The Parksville camp w. o. w.
is in a fourishing condition under
the guiding hand of consul COM
mander, r. n. Edmunds. Some
time ago by motion committee was
appointed to provide entertainment
for ,'Ie camp when we have no
work to do, and at our last meeting
the committee furnished musical.
Messrs. Joe Henry Elkins, Henry
Freeman, Hoyt Cartledge were the
musicians VINO furnished the music;
the first two with violins and
the last two with guitar and auto
harp. When the regular session of
the camp was over, the doors were
thrown open and the ladies and girls
of the community were invited into
the magnificent new hall to enjoy
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Search for Fertilizer May Prove
of Great Value.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Washington, Feb. 23.-James
Wilson, secretary of agriculture,
does not hesitate to express the be-
lief that the amendment to the agri-
cultural appropriation bill, offered
by representative Lever of South
Carolina, will be of national bene-
fit. He has written to Mr.. Lever ex-
pressing that belief and congratulat-
ing him upon the important work
be has accomplished for the farmers
of the country. The amendment pro-
vides for an appropriation for an in
vestigation to determine a possible
supply of potash, nitrates and other
natural fertilizers within the United
States.
That this amendment is regarded
as the beginning of. an undertaking
of vast importance to the farmers
of the nation is shown by the fa-
vorable way in which this matter
has been received by the agricultur-
al scientists of the country.
Thinks 1t Important.
Mr.. Lever himself believes it to
be one of the most important under
takings ever put on foot by the de-
partment of agriculture. In arguing
for his amendment, he set out clear
ly and concisely the facts that the
entire section of country which he
in part represents is at the absolute
mercy of great German syndicate
for it's supply of potash, one of the
necessary ingredients of a complete
fertilizer.
1t was shown that this country
consumes $S,OOO,OOO worth a year
and it is of interest to know that
of this amount at least 80 per cent
is consumed in the south.
Much Money Involved.
According to the statement of
Prof. Harper of Clemson college
about $1,45o,Ooo are expended for
potash in South Carolina, while
Commissioner Watson makes the ex-
pense to South Carolina for this fer,
tilizer ingredient slightly more than
this.
The freight from the German
mines to this country amounts to
about So ton and this itself, it is
urged by the men interested in the
outcome of the Investigations au,
thorized in this amendment is no in
considerable item that may be'saved
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Rules VIII be Stricter.

As there was some complaint last
year because the rules governing
The Advertisers corn contest were
not more rigid, we have decided to
make them much stricter this year.
They will not be too exacting how
ever, SO no one need be afraid to en-
ter the contest. The rules will be
published for several weeks before
the time for harvesting arrives SO
that everybody can become familiar
with them, assuring also the meas
uring of all corn and land alike.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Difficult to Draw.

A teacher asked her class to draw
a picture of that which they wished
to be when they grew up, and all
went diligently to work except one
little girl, who only chewed her
pencil.
Don't you know what you want
to be when you grow up, Anna?''
asked the teacher.
"Yes, I know replied the little
girl, "put don't know how to draw
it. I want to be married"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
1t Pays 10 Raise Mules.

Mr.. Julian r. Strother has fine
mule colt, not yet two years old
that he has refused to sell for two
hundred dollars. Some time ago he
sold three year old mule that ne
raised for three hundred dollars.
Mr.. StrotheEsays that it costs but
little more to raise an ordinary steer,
which sells for only,ss twenty five
dollars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
A lust Sentence.

The lawless career of Pope Havaird
was checked last week when Judge
Sease imposed sentence of five years
on the Saluda county chaingang. 1t is
unusual for white man to be sent to
the chaingang but the presiding judge
was right in imposing such sentence.
All punishment should be in proportion
to the gravity of the crime. In our
opinion circuit judges err too frequent
ly in the matter of light sentences.
There are great number of cases that
should receive the maximum punish
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08

The father whose uppermost desire
is to have his boy remain on the farm
can do nothing better than to encourage
his son to enter the Boys Corn Club.
Set apart the choicest acre for him
and give him every possible encourage
ment. While the glamor of town and
city life is constantly Turing your boy
from the farm do your utmost to make
the farm attractive.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08

Let the boys be taught that %
calibre rifle is as dangerous as one of
much larger bore-indeed more dan
gerous because of its seeming harm
lessness. A bright Augusta boy was
accidentally killed with 22-calibre
rifle last week by his companion while
out shooting robins. All firearms are
dangerous in the hands of thoughtless
children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Attention Teachers.

All essays written for the prizes,
offered by the county w. G. I. U.
must be sent in to Mrs. j. A. Do
bey, Johnston this week. Please let
all teachers respond to this request
promptly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08

the music. The thanks of the camp
were enthusiastically voted these
young gentlemen for contributing
to the entertainment of the Wood
men and the lady friends.
Mr.. Marshall Morgan, one OF he
hoboth's substantial citizens, was IN
town Saturday shaking hands with
his many friends. Mr.. Morgan did
not say so, but being an old bache-
lor we suspect he saw an ad" In
last weeks Advertiser, and came to
the Dark Corner to look over or at
more joyfully, our brown, black
blue and gray-eyed bellies who are
strewn around these parts in such
great profusion.
Mrs. w. r. Parks visited her
sister, Mrs. Eb Cartledge, one day
last week.
Mrs. J. G. Parks is on visit for
a few days to her parents in town.
Miss Hattie Riddlehoover and
Miss Tiny Seigler paid a visit to
Mrs. Ella Langford, who is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Parks.
The paint-brush is much in eyi-
dence Just now, the homes of DR..
w O. blackwell and Messrs. Lill
Seigler and w. r. Parks having
recently been painted.
The Baptist parsonage will re-
ceive a new coat of paint in a few
days.
We are glad to note that Mrs.
Geo. w. Wood has returned from
Pine Heights Sanitariuml much i'm
proved in health.
Miss Ellie Rich, after a nine
weeks confinement with typhoid
fever, is able to be up again.
Miss Margaret Wales, our accom-
plished music teacher, we are sorry
to report, has been in the embrace
of Mr.. LaGrippe. She is, however,
much improved.
Mr.. Luther Stone is at home for
a few days on a visit to his mother,
Mrs. Virginia Stone.
Mrs. J. G. Morgan has been on
the sick list but we trust she is
much improved.
The contests swing and
surge and Misses Martha Dorm and
Baroie Christian get from place tc
place like aeroplanes. The one is
in the interest of The Advertiser
and the other The Edgefield and
Augusta Chronicle. They certain
ly deserve success, contest orr no
contest.
1t was reported one day last week
that our old friend James M. Minor
a successful merchant here had been
killed. We hope this report will
not be spread to alarm his many
friends because it is not true, being
very much alive and pegging on.
Rev. Mr.. Garrett preached good
sermon yesterday morning, and in
the afternoon Rev. G. w. Bussey
preached the ordination sermon of
Messrs. T. G.. Talbert and Thos. R.
Cartledge to the deaconate. The
other two who were elected declined
ordination and the matter of elect
ing two other deacons was deferred
to a subsequent conference. Mr..
Bussey, always welcomed to Parks
vile, made some pleasant reference
to Parksville and his former rela-
with our people, stating
that 40 years ago he took charge of
the old Callahan church, now
Parksville. Some of the people
whom he married in the years gone
by, as well as those whom he had
now have grandchildren,
and it gave him much pleasure in
meeting with us. We hope he will
come often. More Anon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Notice.

Bids will be received by the un-
dersigned upto noon of Saturday,
March 18th for the erection OF a
school building, after plan No. 8
drawn by Prof. Lee of Clemson
College, at. .Clark's Hill school dis
trict No. 10. Right reserved to re-
ject any and all bids. Blue print
plans can be seen by applying to u.s.
Fl. A. Adams,
L. G.. Bell,
w. H. Ryan.
Clark Hill, S. C. Trustees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08

In commenting upon the governors
disregard of the law, the Beaufort
Gazette made this pertinent state
ment:
"Open, fragrant, law defying boss
ism will not be long tolerated in this
state.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08

if potash deposits are discovered in
this country.
Secretary Wilson of the depart
ment of agriculture is enthusiastic
about this investigation. I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
A confession of evil works is the
first beginning of good works.-AU-
GUSTINE.

Let us hope that the despotic Gun
Gle" JOE Cannon has welded the gavel
for the last time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-03-08
Photographs.

Miss Eliza Minis is carving on
the Photograph business of Mr.: Il.
H. Minis, at his Residence. The
latest city styles and fine work guar
anteed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
Could Not Keep Quiet.

Harry J. Stone, a night guard at the F!ampden county jail testified that about 4-15 a. m on May IS Isf0 he and found Spencer pacing up and down his cell with his eyes closed and crying Stone spoke to Spencer, but received nc reply. The guard told Spencer that he must keep quiet, but the -risoner said that he could not that one guard was always walking past his cell and another guard was always peelxinS a. him. He complained that he was watched too much. Finally. accordips. 10 the witness. Spencer pulled ali his hedding on to the floor. crawled on top or it and began to cry out. Where Is
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
Spencer Case Nearly Ready For Jury
Expected They May Get It by Tonqht-Doctors Tes- tiy He is Not Insane But Deficient Mentally-Con- vict Testified Against Him.

I ske? Where is my mother? Why doesn't she come? Where did l put l it?- I will go crady if I can't find it.' The witness called the turnkey and by orders of that officer straps known as | muff1ers were put on Spencer's wrists I so that he could do himself no harm and he was taken to another part of the jail.
 Decided to Go Back and Behave. The next witness was Turnkey Ma thaniel B. Wade. who has had charge of cnencer since the trial began and who occupied a seat in the sage at the prisoners side. Turnkey Wade sent for tho county physician, Dr.> C. P. Hooker. who examined Spencer, found his pulse normal and his physical con- dition apparently normal The doctor then told Spencer that he could have his choice, either go into the dungeon for ten days on a bread and water diet or else go back to hisN cell and behave Spencer. the turnkey said, decided that he would go back to his cell and behave%
 Told Hin, He Was Taking.
 pr. Hooker followed Turnkey Wade or the stand. As the physician took the stand Spencer showed signs of an- ger and began to mutter to himself. but was soon quieted by his wife and the turnkey Dr. Hooker told of his call to the jail to examine Spencer and said that at the conclusion of his examina- tion he said to the prisoner: Spencer, you are fakng.'
 Spencer Broke Out Again.
 At this point in the testimony Spen- cer's rage burst out. He stood up and called out to the witness: You are the one that tried to poison me You are the one that tried to put poison in my cup. I wasn't faking then, was I? won't sit down. He tried to poison me. lie put poison in my cup and in my salt and pepper shaker Another man SEW him do it. Taking. was I?"
 By this time Turnkey Wade. assist eG by Deputy Sheriff Leyden. who had jumped into the cage. had overpowered Spencer, who had made fierce strug- gle with them The prisoner appeared quite exhausted and as the officers re- faxed their hold on him he began to You don't need to hold me. I'm all right he said. The scuff1e lasted near lv five minutes. and at length Spencer lay on the bench in the cage. moaning. grinding his teeth and crying. His hair was ruff1ed and he had received a slight abrasion of the skin on his fore head
 Denied the Poisoning.
 Continuing his testimony. pr. Hooker said that he gave Spencer his choice of staying in the dungeon or returning to his cell and behaving properly. and he said that Spencer replied: e'Ill be- have myself, doctor" Throughout the physicians testimony Spencer was SiSdtly dEithtSo anu dlSA cd his wife to Leave my hand alone pr. Hooker denied that he had tried to poison the prisoner and said that on one or two occasions he had prescribed medicine for Spencer's headache.
 Sheriff E. P. Clark testified that as rule Spencer was not an unruiy prisoner.
 Found the Locket.
 The last witness of the morning ses- sion was Charles L. Simons, the Springfield man who found the locket that eventually led to Spencers arrest
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24

The flyers of 100 codfsh are needed to produce a gallon of oil.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24

the horses bucking and kicking and the
 Indians doing war dances"
 While young MT. Aubrey did not sue ceed in getting any of the Indian land
 his trip to Gregory with his friend be- came the medium of number of pleasant experiences of which he V rites. They made it in leisurely fashion, hunting. fishing and camping out along the way, and drove into the Dakota town fourteen days after they started from Kansas. At one point on the way they came to town where they stopped to see the dog races. which were held inside a track fenced about four feet high with burlap. A tack rabbit is let loose ahead of two er ayhounds. the dogs running under the colors red and white and being
 marked for points in the competition
 in chasing the jack rabbit.
 After a half day drive across the
 Platte River valley. which is as level
 ar floor, they were taken in by a
 Eospitable ranchman who insisted up-
 or their stopping at his place and fur
 nished them dog to hunt prairie
 chickens with. When the ranch man
 house found that there was New Englander in the party his curiosity
 wasn't satisfied until he had come
 down and taken a look at that fellow from New England" and he made them
 all stay to dinner In this part of the country the ducks and prairie chickens
 were so plentiful that the hunters have
 no trouble in keeping their larder filled
 and only fry the breasts of birds for
 eating. All they needed to do to shoot
 prairie chickens was to walk along
 about 100 yards from the wagon and
 shoot all they wanted The ducks they
 found on the small ponds with which that part of the country is dotted. The party had one day of bad wealth CT. snow rain and sieet, but they kept comfortable, as they travelled with a covered wagon, tent and complete
 camping outfit.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
Khaki Clothing

The rough weather of the late fall calls for our Hunting Suits. which meet the requirements for sportsmen. farm CTS and teamsters. We can At you.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

Three vaudeville acts which were promised to make a No. 1 bill at the Auditorium fulfilled expectations when they opened on Thursday for tho bal ence of the week before well flied and app}auding houses at the matinee and evening shows In the well chos- en variety were an artistic and spec tacular posing novelty, a high class harp number and a rip-roaring comedy number.
 Something new to the Auditorium stage is introduced by Lucille Savoy G Co. in a beautiful posing specially, whic hintroduces this modern Venus" under many novel light effects, with musical features in one or two solos she renders to big hand.
 Brown and F'arlardean are a com edy team in song and monologue, with Mir. Brown doing an especially taking bit of juggiery with a cigarette which brings out the applause and laughter of the crowd. Miss Olga. Wynne pleas with her harp selections and is also heard in. solos for which she accom- panies her self on the harp with sym pathy and expression, that brings her back for a curtain call. The motion pictures are full of entertainment and present a well selected line of sub jects.
 The flyers of 100 codhsh are needed to produce a gallon of oil.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
ELIAS AUBREY HAS
 EXPERIENCES IN WEST. Tried to Secure Scme Government Land at Grsvory, But Failed.

An intimate glimpse of western life in connection with a, government land drawing is given in a recent letter to his parents here from Elias Aubrey. who for the last two years has been located in the state of Kansas. MT. Aubrey was formerly employed at the Auditorium as ticket seller, but two years~ago took Horace Greeley's ad- vice to "go west" where he located in Kansas, and is now at Washington in that state.
 About the middle of October he made a 400 mile trip with a friend to Greg ory to attend one of the governmen mt land lotteries. but neither he nor his friend were fortunate enough to draw any land. Things were certainly moving fast in Gregory when they ar rived. he writes. The town wss full of drunken Indians and cowboys and every time train came in they would go up in a bunch to meet it. coming down the street shooting and yelling.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24

eFerinS Of the season will be enjoyed this evening by Sedgwiclz post. No. 1. .. 4. R, together with the Citizens corps and the Sor-s of Veterans. who are all to be the guests of Sedgwick Wom&n's Relief corps, who will serve supper at o'clock for the veterans and the auxiliary organizations and follow this with a programme of en- tertainmeat for the rest Of the evening. once each year the Relief corps enter ta1ns the veterans in this way, an oc- oasion which is always largely attend ed and always looked forward to with pleasant anticipation by the G. A. R. men.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24

A German life saving buoy is ham mock shape and large enough for 8 bather to lie in and paddle himself about if he desires.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
Carving Sets

Don't hack the Thanksgiving roast with a kitchen knife. Carving is a fine art. and an elegant set of Carvers is required. Our new line is just in. Gall and examine them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-24
Mazda Lamps

We have the Norwich agency for Edison's Genuine Mazda Electric Lamps. They increase the light and reduce bills for electricity. No busi- ness house and few homes can afford 10 be without them.