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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Negro Woman Saves Train.

A dastardly attempt was made to
derail a Southern Railway train on
the outskirts of Barnwell few days
ago. Some person or persons had
placed several large rocks on the
track, just beyond the Southern Cot
ton Oil Company's plant The line
at this point runs through a deep cut
and makes quite sharp curve before
entering town. But for the providen-
tial passing of 4 negro woman, who
discovered and removed the obstruc-
ton, great damage to life and prop
erty would have occurred.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Free Blood Cure.

If you have pimplcs, offensive eruptions,
old sores, cancer, itching, scratching
eczema, sappuratins swellings, bone pains.
hot skin, or if your blood is thin or i'm
pure, then Botanic Blood Balm (B-B.B(
will heal every sore, stop all itching and
max, the bloc pure and rich. Cures aftcr.
all Else fails. Sl0O per large bottle at
drug stores Sample free by writing Blood
Balm Co.. Atlanta, Ca. Department 3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
White Man Pardoned.

Jacob Jeter, a white man from
Union county, has been pardoned by
Gov. Blease. Jeter was serving a life
sentence from Union on the charge
of killing Walter NiXson.
TIe was tried in 1903 and verdict
of guilty with recommendation to the
mercy of the court was rendered.
The pardon was recommendeds by
Judge Sease, who prosecuted the
case. In the petition it is stated
Jeter killed Nixson because the latter
had threatened his life, because of in
timacy with Jeter's daughter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Indians Want Theirs Too.

Dave Harris, chief or the tribe of
Catawbaa Indians near Fort Mill, was
in Columbia to look after legislation
for his people. There is PROPOSE.
tion before the General Assembly
calling for an appropriation of $780,.
600 to be used in providing for the
tribe which numbers over 125. The
appropriation would provide pern:a'
nently fer the tribe
Every year while the Legislature
is in session a representative OF the
tribe comes to Columbia. Not many
are thoroughtreds remain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Mercy Endureth Forever.

John Henry Anderson, the Laurens
County negro will not hang. He will
spend the remainder of his days in
the State penitentiary. Governor
Blease commuted his sentence to life
Imprisonment.
Governor Blease has also commu'
ted the sentence of Ben Ayers, who
was convicted in Cherokee county, on
the charge Of assault and carrying
unlawful weapcns, from two years in
he reEiteItiary to &C days, or to pay
a fine cf S52 within 80 days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

when .rerhune is called to London on
busiaess. Agatha First. on the plea OF
sickness. excuses herself from a motor
trip planned by the Vincents. Later they
see Agatha First picking flowers with
strange man. The Vinccnts discuss
Agatha's seeming dup!icity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Woman Shoots Man Through Door.

Woman Shoots Man Through Door.
A young white man named Tom
Bright, according to his own story,
was shot and seriously wounded by
a woman named Mrs. Bowlin, at her
home in Gaffney. The weapon used
was a Winchester rife, and the bull
let was fired through the door. 1t
took effect in Brjght's hip, and the
wound is serious. He was to meet
another man at the home of Mrs.
Bowlin. A short time after dark, he
went to the home of the woman and
inquired if his friend was there. The
woman began to curse him and fired.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Il Sounded HopcfuI.

A young man who was not particu,
larly entertaining was monopoli2ins
the attention of pretty debutsnte
with lot Of uninteresting conversa.
tion.
Now, my brother" he remarked in
the course of dissertation on his
family, sis just the opposite CT mc in
every respect. Do you know II"
brother?"
NO." the debutarte replied dcgurc-
ly. "hut l should like to."-Haman
Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
County, Knocked Out.

Governor Blease revoked Gov
ernor Ansel's order of January 5, or
dering an election February on the
project to form from potricns Of
Aiken and Edgefeld counties new
county, to be called Hayward, with
North Augusta as the county seat.
Governor Blease denied the prayer Of
the promoters for an election and
dismissed the whole project, on the
ground that the constitutional re-
quirement as to area had not been
complied with and fraud committed in
the survey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Found a Pearl in a Creek.

Found PcarI m CrceK.
Mr.. Stanton Lott, OF Johnston, now
wears handsome pearl, found by
him short while ago in Turkey
Creek. II was not necessary to even
polish the gem; it was set by the
jeweler in the natural state as found
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

When the millennium comes there
will be schools to which janitors and
railway porters will be sent to learn
something about ventilation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

A pessimist Is man who can't en-.
Joy the beauties of an apple blossom
because he only thinks Of the possible
stomach ache it represents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen is Natures great re- Tsmedy-
Cures Coughs, Colds, Group ana s,so Wnoopinna na
druggists, 25c, 5Oc and sl.0O per bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Hear 1t.
Ball-What is silence? "
Hsll-The college yell Of the school
Of experience.-Harper's Bazar.

Stiff neck! Doesn't amount to much-.
but mighty disagreeable. You viii be sur
prised to see how quickly Hamlins Wizard
Oil will drive that stiffness out. 0na
night, that's all.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
WELL-Do TELL!

Col. E. j. Watson, Commissioners of
Agriculture, 70 be Removed?
Several days ago John G. Richards,
Jr., a member Of the railroad COM
mission, called at the Office of Gov.
Blease to pay his respects, according
to Gov. Blease.
Just before Mr.. Richards left the
office Gov Blease said that he was
sorry that Mr.. Richards h"A go
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-02-08
Easy Came.

What you need" said the kindly
friend, "is a change Of air
Williams news., 1911-11-11
County School Superintendent

In another column of the News will be found Joseph M. Holub's announcement as the Democratic nominee for County Superinten- dent of Schools. Judge Holub, as he ie better known in this com. munity, is comparatively young man, energetic. progressive. and a ilard worker. He is firm believer in high standard of education and morale, and is himself we'll fortified in this respect, being high school, business college, law school and college graduate, and the holder of the degrees of IL B and IL. M.
 f Mir. Holub is typical Texan. aggressive and determined in all his undertakings; lawyer and schoolmaster, having engaged in both professions before coming to Arizona, two years as a teacher in Texas and Chicago and almost four years in the legal profession. He hss served the people of this locali ty az the Judge of the local police court and it was due primarily to his efforts that the city has heen rid of the vicious element that has infested this section for the past few years. He has made good by his perseverance and optimistic aggreesiveness. and his candidacy should appeal to those who believe the Teddy Roosevelt" and La Toilette" style of administrating public trusts.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
SIMON GOMEZ MEETS
 WITH FATAL ACCIDENT

Simon Gomez, a Mexican labo-- CT working for the Santa railroad on the grade just east ot town. fell from a hapdcar last Monday even- ing about 6 o'clock, striking his head on 8 railroad tie causing a fracture at the base of the skull, rendering hit, unconscious. He was brought in immediately, hut all that medical skill could do failed to render him any relief and he died about 7 o'clock of the ga me day without having regained con sciousness.
 Coroner Bonneville at once em- panelled jury and after hearing the evidence of other Mexicans working with him at the time of the accident, a verdict of accidental death was rendereo; no blame be ing attached to anyone.
 Undertak ker Button took charge of the remains, and Gomez was buried Tuesday evening in the local cemetery.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
Nunnber 76
BIG CATTLE INTERESTS
 CHANGE OWNERSHIP

One of the biggest business irans- actions in the live stock history of northern Ariznna was closed lart Monday when C. k. Bovce trans. ferred all his atock and ranch In. tereets to Edw. Hamilton.
 The property transferred wac the Spring Valley and Cataract ranch. es, owned by MT. Boyce, and all the stock on both ranches, amount. ing to several hundred head o: cat. tie and horses.
 Mir. Hamilton is business man of integrity end ability. and will doubtless make a great spccsss nf the vast interests to which he suc- oeeds and which was placod on euch a prosperous basis under the able management of MT. Boyce. 7.
 Mir. Boyce will remain in Will jams and will devote his time 10 improving his large holdings in the town; and, it is said, is con- templating the erection of several cottages and business block dur ing the coming spring and summer.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
For Sheriff

In the political announcement column in this issue will be found the card of Thomas E. Pulliam. of Flagstaff. Mir. Pulliam is the nom- inee of the democratic party for the office of sheriff, and his popularity is attested by the flat,ering vote he received at the primary election. October 24th. Mr Pullis m Cor just plain "Tom." as he is known tn every body is northern Arizona) is proba bly, more familiar with the workings of the sheriff's office thaa any other man in Coconino county. having been the present eheriff's right hand man for sevsra' yesrs. and he is the sort of man that makes good in everything he un- and that is what the pen. pie want. Tom" Pulliam will make flea rless officer and the tax payers If this county need havs nsa fear of having to pay tx,rava2aat bills under his administration.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
The Elections

The election in several states on Tuesday, resulted in about an even break between the Republica ns and Democrats. In New Mexico it looks like the Democrats have won cub. staptial victory, but the Republi. cans claim the returns from the outside prescincts will mora than offset the Democratic gain in Der. nalillo county and other counties along the line of the railroad, and refuse to concede the defeat of Bursum. The legislature is close with chances in favor of the Re publica ns. insuring two Republi can senators.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
Bonsberg for supervi.or

In this issue Richard F. Bong berg, of Flagstaff. announces him self as candidate for supervisor on the republican ,icket. MT. Bong bsrg will make good supervisor. being a 6rst-class business man and familiar with the needs of the county. For the past two years he has been mayor of Flagstsn and has acquitted himself in this posi- tion with great credit. If elected inc promises to use his power [" give Coconino county the best ad- ministration it ever had. There will be no waste of the county money if the voters elect such men to the board of supervisors as Afr. Bongberg.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
Clerk of the Superior Court

Chas. H. Adams, whose an nouncemept card appears in this issue, is too we'll known in this sec tion to need any introduction through The News. Charley was raised in Williams, received his schooling in our public schools and has been a resident here all his life He is in every way qualified to fill the position he seeks: honest as a dollar and @ good business young man. The voters will make no mistake in electing Chss. H. Adams to the position of clerk Of the Sup erior court.
 c E. Skipwith. the tailor. ia still
Williams news., 1911-11-11
OFFICIAL VOTE OF
 COCONlNO COUNTY
Nov. 8, 1911

Nov. 8, 1911.
 Pursuant to Section 10 Primary Law as amended by Ordinance No 7. the Board of Supervisors met at 10 o'clock a. m. Friday, Oct. 27, 1911, and proceeded to canvass the returns of primary election, post. poning same from day to day until Nov. 5. when all the returns were in, determined the result as follows The whole number of votes cast in said county was five hundred. and twenty (620). The whole number ot votes cast for each candidate of each political party was as fol lows:
Williams news., 1911-11-11

A small blaze occurred in one of the houses in the redlight district Tuesday evening But little dam age was done. but it was a narrow escape for the rest of the ahacks The blaze was supposed to have been caused by a defective hue.
Williams news., 1911-11-11

T. F. Maddock, republican can
 didate for the legislature. accompa- nied by his wife and family. left last Saturday on an overland trip in his automobile for a weeks visit with Mrs. Maddock's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Jos. Johnston, at Phoenix.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
NEWS NOTES FROM
 THE COUNTY SEAT

The girls and boys' basket ball teams of the Normal school. left Saturday for Phoenix and other towns in the Salt River valley to play games with the tea ms of that section.
 The Babbltt Preston company is erecting store near where the Little Colorado river bridge will be constructed and will supply freight CTS and the bridge workmen with goods.
 Hon. T. E. Pollock and wife are attending the fair at Phoenix this week. MT. Pollock has several horses performing on the track down there.
 The Coconino Cattle Co.,, better known as the D. K. outfit, shipped ten car loads of beef and feeders Monday to Southern California. Several of our sheepmen will not take their f1ocks south this winter, taking them instead to the Coco niDo Forest, where it is said, feed is better than it has been for years.
 The marriage of William Null len and Miss Mary Bart will take place at the Catholic church. Nov. 18th. Miss Bart for many years neld position in the office of Bab. bitt Bros. store. and MT. Mullen is 8 well known carpenter and con tractor of this city.
 Mrs. Eva Marshall. our accomo. dating postmistress, is attending the Phoenix fair. Mrs. Marshall is pioneer resident of Flagstaff, and taught the first public school here.
 Irish potatoes are selling on this market now fer 2 cents per pound by the sack.
 Don Stewart, the musician, re- turned last week from Oregon and has accepted position with Flag. staff Lumber Manufacturing Go. Mir. Stewart will again take charge of the Flagstaff band as instructor. He is . slide trombone player. l.. B. Shaffer, clerk in the Ari- sona Central Bank, is exhibiting string of his fine white Orpington chickens at the fair and will return with some prizes if they treat him as they should
 Eben Greenlaw surprised hia many young friends last week by hiking down to Winelow and get ting married, the lucky young lady being Miss Linnie Duggar. Eben is the oldest son of Mir. aud Mrs Chas. A. Greenlaw. and was born and raised in Flagstaff. The bride was formerly telegraph operator at Cliff station, Lear the Greenlsw saw mill, where the groom first met her. They are in Southern California on the honeymoon trip. Joel Rice, Jack LeBarron and Chas. Odell were among the sheep men leaving this week with their flocks for the southern part of the territory.
 A four-act comedy play was given ny the young members of the Knights of Columbus Council a, the opera house, Friday evening.
 O s. Emblem, the plumber. chaffeur, aviator, etc., is now in the employ of the company that has the contract for putting in the Little Colorado river bridge. Al. Doyle. one of the oldest of the old timers. having come to this section in 1872. is contem D 'ating making trip soon to his famous tale mine which he recently dis covered near the Monte zuma we'll. Clerk of the S,Jnerior Co,,rf
Williams news., 1911-11-11
County School Superintenden

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Schools, Coconi- no County, on the Democratic ticket. I request the support of my friends
 JOSEPH M. HOLUB
Williams news., 1911-11-11
Clerk of the Superior Court

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the ofhce of Clerk of the Superior Court on the Republican ticket. Your support will be ap preciated.
 CHAs. H. ADAMS
Williams news., 1911-11-11
Politicai Announcements
For Supervisor

wish to announce myself as candidate for the ofice of Supervisor, on the Republican ticket. The endorsement and support of my friends will be greatly appreciated.
 H. J. GRAY.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
For Supervisor

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the ofice of Supervisor on the Republican ticket. Your support and endorsement will be sincerely appreciated.
 RICHARD F. BoNGBERG.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
For State Senator

hereby announce myself as candidate for the ofaee of State Senator on the Republican ticket. Your support will be appreciated.
 F.S BREEN.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
For Sheriff

hereby announce myself as c candidate ou the Democratic ticket for the ofice of Sheriff of ofcoconino County. Your support will be ap- preciated.
Williams news., 1911-11-11
PROCEEDINGS OF
 THE SUPERVISORS

iOE uioI OueluceS eceelOu NVN. O, 19 l.
 Member Yaeger acted as chair man. The usual monthly bills were allowed.
 During the month the chairman approved the following notary pub. lie bonds: Olaf H. Preysz; J. s. Amundsen; X. N Sleeves.
 pr. R. o. Raymond was granted two months leave of absence from the Territory with the privilege of appointing Thos. Manning, M. D., to fulfil his contract as county phy- siciar, for Flagstaff.
 Al J Diamond, county superin- fendent of roads, was'granted thirty days' leave of absence from the Territory, dating from the 18th of October, 1911.
 The following applications for lease of school and university lands were approved: Mrs. George Ma son; section Is, T 22 N, RS E; Ar. thur E. Garrett. section 36. T 23 N. R 5 w; c. A. Greenlaw, section 4, T2l N, RS E.
 The following assignments of lease of school and university lands were approved: Frank Elorga, sec- tion Is, T 16 N, R 13 E, to Richard Hart; C. E. Boyce, section Is, T 23 N, R 4 E, to Maud J. Hamilton; :; L. E Hart, section IS, T 2ON, R 6 E, to G. w. Black Jr.; Albers Sheep Co, section 36, T 15 N, R 10 E, to R. B. Walton; R. B. Wal ton, section 36. T 15 N, R 10 E. to w. F. Bawcom.
 The report of the clerk of the board of supervisors for the month of October. 1911, showing SIS % university land rents and $99 50 school land rents collected, was checked and approved.
 The report of the county re. corder for the month of October, 1911. showing STA 60 collected in fees, was checked and approved.
 The report of receipts and expen. ditures of Bright Angel toll road for the quarter ending September 30, 1911, showing receipts of $l766.- %, less 10 per cent due county. less ? per cent due Territory, less labor and material of $500 21, was ap- proved.
 The report of Lees Ferry tolls for ths months of July, August and September, 1911. showing total collections of $6S %, was checked with treasurer's receipt and ap- proved.
 The report of the county treas urer for the month of October, 1911, showing receipts of $3056 40, dis bursements of $14695 27, balance on hand O,toher 31, 1911, of $35, 42S 49 distributed to the various county funds, was checked and ap- proved.
 The treasurer was instructed to make the following reductions and cancellations in the matter of taxes
 Cancel assessment of Jacob To peg on Imp. lots 10 to 12, blk 2X, $50 account double assessessment. Also cancel poll tax of Jacob Lopez, account paid.
 Cancel following items of 1911 assessment of O Dumas and re fund tax on same for 1911: buggy $25. harness and saddle $2O, six stock horses $6O
 Reduce asseaament of Villa m Nagiller ou 175 cattle, as he was out of county and did not receive notice of contemplated raise by the hoard of equalization.
 The treasurer is hereby directed to transfer $S4O1 28 from the gen eral county fund to the expense fund. and $30OO,OO from the ex pense fund to the salary fund
 T. F. Maddock, republican can J;d.ta c., ,L~ Ia:.I.
Williams news., 1911-11-11

IN VII NESS Vii EREOF: These presents are signed by the chair man of the Board of Supervisors of said county, attested by its clerk, and the seal of said county is hereto affixed on this the 3rd day of November. A. D. 1911. Attest w. H. Switzer, Clerk.
 [sEAL] JESSE GREGG.
 Chairman.
Williams news., 1911-11-11

c E Skipwith, the tailor. is still on the sick list,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-08
.LOCKET ADA|R
AGAIN At WORK

There will be two services AZ the
large tabernacle on Sunday, II a. m.
and 80 p. m. Rev. Lockett-Adai'
WIN preach on why | Belong to
Church" and Mother Home ald
Heaven The big tabernacle has not
been large enough to accomodato all
who come ON Sunday. II YOU want a
seat come early.
Don't forget the great church rally
at II a. M under the lar3e tabernacle.
Rcy. Lochett-Adair desire, all that be-
long to church to be there, and es.
reclally invites those who have any
intention of ever belonging to a
church to attend this service.
The revival interest increases. Fri
day night Rev. J. w. Lee preached on
As Moses Lifted Up the Serpent
In spite OF the rain a goodly number
came and it was manifest that the
interest has not abated- but is in
creasing. There were ten professions
and quite a number requested prayers
on Thursday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-08
CARTER CO. EXHIBIT
NEXT SATURDAY
BIG DISPLAY WILL BE SHOWN
HERE NEXT SATURDAY, OCI-
OBES a.

The Carter county exhibit that mas
reen on dis lay at the State Fair at
Oklahoma City will be shipped back
here tomorrow by Felix X. West and
and mex Saturday will be displayed
N the bazaar to be given here, after
which it will be placed on exhibition
permanently at the commercial cluD
rooms. Where Carter countys eX'
h.bit ranked fourteenth in the list OF
awards by the judges, yet many who
attended the fair are inclined TO ne
lieve that it was entitled to a better
place than it received.
Secretary M'Coy stated this morn
ing that he had already received one
enquiry from an Illinois man who was
ai the fair asking about Carter county
and communication with him has be-
Gun by several real estate men with
view of getting him to locate here
Preparations are being made 10
make the exhibition next Saturday
eclipse anything of the kind ever held
in the county and it is assured that
there will he some exceptionally 1lne
exhibits made by the farmers OF the
county
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-10-08
Lockett Adair in Ardmore.

The revival at Ardmore under the
preaching of Lockett Adaic is an epoch
in the history of our community from
which we shall date events-eyents
OF eternity as we'll as of time Where
as we were dead in tresslasses and
in sin. we are alive today in our Lord
Jesus Christ, and this new life has
already taken on such robust haelth
and strength that believe it will
grow and spread till its influence will
be felt for the uplift of humanity far
and wide.
Unspeakable praise and honor ana
glory be unto the Father, the Son and
the Holy Ghost foreyermore for His
wonderful love for the children ol
men. MRS. NIBLACK