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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
MARRIAGE HELPS
BOOKLET CLOSED
First Aid to the Newlyweds'
Company Forced to Retire
from the Field.
YOUNG PROPRIETOR SUED
Lady Solicitor Seeks to Recover 500
Back Waees-Case Now
Being Tried.

Cupid has experienced another ser
ious set back and young couples en-
barking on the sea of matrimony will
have 10 sail the unknown waters with
out the aid of a chart and compass,
making their way past the Hard Bis
cult reef. the Shoals Of the Fallen ON
elet, and the Curdled Tomato Soup
ice bergs, without a guiding hand. The
international Marriage Booklet COM
pany is defunct, and the master brain
which created it is now acquiring new
creases because of a 500 law suit
against said CREATOR
EVOLVES SCHEME.
Several months ago, Harry Silver
man of this city evolved a gigantic
scheme for acquiring wealth so rapid
ly that the methods of the renowned
Croesus would resemble those of a
mere bush league on the Sage Brush
circuit He issued a beautiful little
pale blue treatise, embellished with
pink baby ribbon lovers knots, which
bore on the front cover a striking like
ness of a diminutive Cupid. clad in
a flowing sash and a look of extreme
affability. On the coverlet, in quaint
and artistic type, was the inscription.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to
the Newlyweds." The booklet was
fairly redolent of orange blossoms,
rice and Niagara Falls sojourns. The
volume contained information abso-
lutely indispensable to the newly mar
ried, such as How TO remove ink
stains from calico, why does a layer
cake, recipe for meringue pudding, I'LL
rois and Iowa game laws, interurban
time tables" and various slushy odes
4 to love.
WOMAN IN CASE.
/ Silverman then advertised for lady
| solicitors whose duties consisted of
| calling upon various tri-city merchants
and inducing them to tase advertising
! space. Among those who went on the
/ firing line was Miss Elizabeth Hogan
Of Davenport. By dint of m. per-
severance and hard work, this young
lady succeeded in landing space
/ enough to purchase a few lovely
| Christmas gifts.
SUIT BEGUN.
Silverman claims that he made the
young lady his partner in the concern.
/ She was to work on a basis of half
and half. She landed the advertising,
( while Silverman did the collecting.
| When she had worn the soles thin on
/ several pairs of shoes, she put in a
/ bill for 800, which was rejected as
immaterial. irrelevant and calling for
the emission of real money, which
the head of the firm claimed was lack
ing. She then secured the law firm of
Schriver & Schriver to champion her
cause and began suit for 500. Silver
man obtained legal talent from No
line, the firm being Taylor & Stew,
art.
! MINOR Is CLAIM.
/ The case has been on for some
three weeks in the court of Justice
Clarence Schroeder. Silvernan, who is
just p, claims he was under age when
the contract was made He therefore
holds the contract non-binding. He
further AYERS that inasmuch as Miss
Hogan is his partner she cannot legal
, ly sue him. The outcome is still il
/; doubt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
FOR THE SANTA CLAUS
GOOD FELLOW
Cut Out and Mail to The Argus

will agree to buy Christmas gifts for. ..... poor
children. desire that the poor children
gether with their ages addresses be furnished
through The Argus Santa Claus Fund Committee
Signed. Observation-Disclosures.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
What Makes IA Woman?

One hundred and twenty pounds,
more or less, of bone and muscle
don't make a woman. Its a good
foundation. Put into it health and
strength and she may rule a king
dom. But that's just what Electric
Bitters gave her. Thousands bless
them for overcoming fainting and
dizzy spells and for dispelling weak
ness, nervousness, backache and
tired, listless, worn out feeling.
Electric Bitters have done me a
world Of good, writes Eliza Pool,
Depew, Okla, and l thank you,
with all my heart, for making such
good medicine. Only soc. Guar
anteed by Penn 6 Holstein, w E
Lynch & Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03

spent Sunday here with relatives.
The 4th will be observed general
ly here, by the stores, banks, etc.,
closing. The ball team hopes for a,
big day, as the game of the sea son
will be played by Johnston and
Batesburg. A barbecue dinner will
be had to add to the enjoyment.
Miss Mary Lucia Mohley enter.
tained party of friends on Thurs
day morning with luncheon.
Mrs. A. P. Lewis has been visit.
ing her mother Airs. Zimmerman at,
Batesburg.
Mr.. J. A. Lott has retured from
short visit to Mr.. Jim Miller, a.. .
Golfers.
Miss Emmie Mitchell is visiting
relatives at Ridge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
FOR SALE.

Corn, fodder, hay, bundle oats, l fine
9-year old flly broken this spring to
plow, harrow, cart and saddle Finest
walker under saddle and in harness /
ever drove, also fast trotter for a colt
of her experience, l harness mare, l
good cheap mule, Jersey bull l
year old entitled to registration, also
some high grade milk cows and beef
cattle. Call at my farm miles south
of Edgefeld c H or write,
Jno NJ Mays, Edgefeld, S G
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Mrs. James Richardson and
Miss PetuIah LaGrene
Entertains. Many Wei
coined Visitors.

Mr.. Stanton Lott has been visit
ing in Charlotte, N. G.
Miss N ina Ouzls has gone to Bir-
mingham, Ala, to visit her uncle,
Prof. Addison Lynch.
Mr.. Avery Bland'is at home from
a few days visit to Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Price and chill
dren, of Florida are spending this
month at the home of the latter's
father, Mr.. Meyer Snyder.
Mesdames F. A. Tompkins and
F. S. Jefferson spentlast week with
their sister, Mrs. j. K. Allen at
Meeting Street.
Miss Mary Dunovant has return
ed to Chester, after a visit to rela-
tives here.
Mrs. James Richardson enter
tanned few friends on last We'd
nesday afternoon, with a o'clock
tea. The time was pleasantly spent,
and the repast served was most ar
tistic in arrangement. The cool of
the afternoon was enjoyed out on
the lawn, which is a spacious one,
dotted with shrubbery and flowers.
On Thursday evening of last
week, Miss Petulah LaGrone enter
tained party of 36 in number, the
honoree of the occasion being Miss
Mary Dunovant. The means of en-
tertainment was progressive bur
ro," and 9 tables were used, the
games being played out on the We
randa. The score cards were pretty
with the summer girl heads, and
the highest score was won by Miss
Nina QUITS, box of Huyler's. The
guests prize was dainty brooch.
Ices and cake were served during
the latter part of the evening, and
in corner on the veranda, re-
freshing fruit nectar was enjoyed.
Mrs. M. NJ. Stewart has returned
to Chester after a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. F. NJ. Boyd. She
was accompanied home by her
grand daughters, Misses Loise and
Marion Boyd.
Miss Hattie Rushton, of Colum-
bia was the guest of Mrs. Tabitha
Rushton last week.
Miss Mary Zimmerm IN, of Green
vile. and Miss Alice Irwin, of
Spartanburg are guests of Miss Pet
LaGrone.
Miss Ruby Reaves, of Augusta is
spending awhile with Miss Mary
Waters.
Misses Mary Reanch, of Ballen-
tine, and Jessie Coogler, of Jones.
boro, have been guests of Mrs. IL.
G.. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack M. Atkinson,
of Columbia, spent a few days of
the past week here. Mrs. Atkinson
was Miss Mary Lucia Bacon, now
of Columbia but Edge6eld has a
claim on her, as this was the home
town of her father, Mr.. Edmund
Bacon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hoyt and lit
tie Foster Hoyt, are spending a few
days here with relatives.
Misses Elise Crouch and Eula
Satcher have returned from two
weeks's visit TO Florence.
Rev. Henry White, of Saluda,
was here for few days with rela-
tives.
Mr.. Ralph Walker, of Aiken,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
Insect Bite Costs Leg.

A Boston man lost his leg from
the bite of an insect two years be-
fore. TIC avert such calamities from
stings and bites of insects use Buck
lens Arnica Salve promptly to kill
the poison and prevent infamma-
ton, swelling and pain. Heals burns,
boils, ulcers piles, eczema, cuts,
bruises. Only % cents at Penn &
Holstein's w E Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
HELP THE KIDNEYS,
Edgefield Readers are Learning
The Way.

It's the little kidney ills
The lame, weak or aching back
The uunoticed uriny disorders
That may lead to dropsy and
Bright's disease.
When the kidneys are weak.
Help them with Doan's kidney
pills.
A remedy especially for weak kid
neys.
Doan's have been used in kidney
troubles for so years.
Endorsed by 10000 people-en-
dorsed at home.
Proof in an Edge6eld citizens
statement.
w. D. Dorm Edge6eld, S. c.,
says: i can endorse recommend
Doan's kidney pills again, for the
contents of one box completely rid
me of kidney and bladder trouble,
l gladly confirm all Il said in praise
of Doan's kidneys pills when 1 en-.
dorsed them some years ago and
authorize the continued publication
of that statement"
For sale by all dealers. Price
SO cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York. sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
The Choice of a Husband

is too important a matter for a
woman to be handicapped by weak
ness, bad blood or foul breath.
Avoid these kill-hopes by taking
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. New
strength, fine complexion, pure
breath, cheerful spirits-things that
win men-follow their use. Easy,
safe, snre, csc at Penn & Holstein's.
W E Lynch 81 Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
Three J journalistic Stars.

Special to The Advertiser.
Baltimore, June 90 Some of
the foremost celebrities of the coun-
try are in attendance upon the con-
vention. While this applies par.
ticularly to those who are in the
public eye because of achievements.
in politics and statecraft, yet it also
applies to those who have gathered
unto themselves great renown be-
cause of their literary attainments.
In this connection three striking
personalities should receive special
mention.
Seated in the press gallery last
night, surrounded by the most alert,
and most efficient newspaper re-
porters that this or any other coun-
try affords, was Arthur Bris zane,
the editor-in-chief of Hearst's New
York papers. 1t is generally conced--
ed that Mr. Brisbane is the ablest
editorial writer of his time. Mr..
Hearst must think 80 or he would
not pay him a salary of $4,000,
his salary bling as large as that of
President Taft.
Another conspicuous parsonage
in the press gallery, just to the rear
of Mr.. Brisbane, was Elbert Hub
bard who is almost as strikingly
unique in personal appearance as he
is in lis intellectual life. Like Var
daman of Mississippi, Mr.. Hubbard
wears his hair long, reaching to his.
shoulders. He is writing signed ar
ticles on the convention for the.
Hearst papers.
A third individual who occupies
a prominent seat among the other
reporters in the press gallery is
Dorothy Dix. She writes for her
own news syndicate selling her
matter to such newspapers and
magazines as want it, and her fame
is now SO well established that a
great number purchase it at good
prices. Judging from the character
and style of her writing l had pic
tured her as just passing out of her
! teens, whereas in reality she is easily
double that number of years. A
gentleman sitting near me, a resi-
dent of northern Maryland, who
knows her personally, said she is a
great hunter and a crack shot. She
visited his town some months ago
with a hunting party, several ladies
being along, dressed decidedly man-
fashion.
Seated down short distance
from the press gallery last night
with Mayor Preston of Baltimore
was William E. Hearst, possibly in
a way the greatest newspaper pub
Usher in America. He owns six
great dailies in the north, south,
west and central west. In his exte-
rior, i. e., as to general appearance,
he reminds one of DR.. Burts.
J. L. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
"The Star Spangled Banner" F"
Special to The Advertiser.


Baltimore, June 2e.-The roper
toire of the convention orchestra,
which consists of forty or more in
struments, seems to be practically
unlimited, but, with the possible
exception of Dixie, " two selections,
which have more or less of local in,
terest attached, Maryland, my
Maryland" and ''The Star Spangled
Banner" meet with heartiest res
ponses from the Audience of over
Is, 200 souls. Since coming to Bal
timore and seeing Fort McHenry,
where was laid the scene which in
spired the immortal'The Star Spang-
led Banner my inter est in it has been
greatly accumulated. 1t may not be
amiss in this connectio n to refresh
the memories of The Advertisers
readers as to its origen. AS everyone
knows, the author is Francis Scott
Key, patriotic young lawyer who
was endowed with poetic gifts. Mr..
Key was commissioned by the United
States government to secure the re-
lease of an American physician who
had been seized during the war of
1912 by the British and held a
prisoner on one of their vessels un-
der sentence of death. Armed with
the necessary papers from the sec.
retary of state, Mr.. Key, carrying
a flag of truce for protection, went
aboard the British vessel, which
was cut some distance from the Bal
ii. ore Earbor. As the British had
previously planned an attack upon
the city, Mr.. Key was detained by
the enemy, lest his return interfere
with their plans.
The enemy commanded Fort Nc
Henry from early morning till late
in the afternoon and under cover of
darkness made an attempt to enter
the city, but was repulsed by the
vigorous fire from the fort. From
the deck of the vessel in the early
watches of the following morning,
Francis Scott Key, then himself a
prisoner of the British, saw the
American flag still waving over the
fort, and the scenes inspired the
immortal lines. They were written
by him upon an old envelope, which,
] have been informed, is preserved
to this day.
In Eutaw Place, on the highest
point in Baltimore, just in front of
the Hotel Altamont, where we of
South Carolina are stop ping, stands
fitting monument to Francis Scott
Key. On the south side chiseled in
marble is the scene of the attack
by the British vessels and on the
north side is the scene of the crude
fort returning the attack.
l witnessed a very beautiful and
altogether inspiring sight yesterday
afternoon while on our way out to
visit the battleship South Carolina.
AS we passed Fort McHenry over
which waved the American flag (but
containing more stars than when
Key saw it) a party of hundred or
more near us on a little excursion
craft sang The Star-Spangled Ban
ner." AS the fort echoed the strains
of the chorus the old flag that was
unfurled above seemed, as it were,
to catch the spirit, waving patriotic
greetings IN return.
J. L. Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
Values in Summer Dress
Goods at Peaks

We hal rather late spring this year, and summer
dress goods didn't sell as fast as they should. We
have large stock which selling at unusually
low prices. Our goods are good as you can buy
anywhere, but we made few special prices n our
advertisement week before last to show you what we
had, and at the time to show you that we are
selling cheaper than most people, This week we are
offering that vaues-not bargains.
POUND PRlNTs-Ths is really bargain in dress
goods Pound Prints put up in bundles 23 pounds the
bundle including various coos in each per bundle
WE ARE HEAVILY stocked ginghams too. Blue
chambray gingham checked blue striped solidsn fact
any color you be found here the right price,
Makes dresses and aprons for children and older folks
THE PRETTlEST lot of muslns you VIII find anywhere.
Of course musns appropriate at this of the
year, and if you will come to will show you
nice goods at cents, Il cents and
ANDROSCOGGIN Fruit of Loom will be much in de-
mand this Fall, and will likely be higher in price than it
is. Soyou had better and your supply from
at 10 cents yard. Nearly yard wide
We know that you will be interested when you come
aud get prices and see the goods Offering
You cant resist buying, for the prices and quality
alone appeal to every economical buyer. You might
drop in to see
j. w. Peak
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03

Mrs. D. T. Grice has returned to
Edgefeld after pleasant stay at
her old home In Sharon Georgia.
Mems, Ladies, Childrens, Oxfords
just received, at
Dunovant Is Go.
Miss Una Ryan q very pretty
young lady of Horns Creek, is
visiting her aunt Mrs. B. L. Jones.
Hon. w. r. Parks, of Parksville,
accompanied by his wife, were well
coined visitors to our town Monday.
New line of O1fords at ten per
cent above cost, at
Dunovant & Co.
10 doz. of ladies $l.OO Sailors to
close out at 49c.
Rubenstein.
Harry D. Calhoun, candidate for
congress, will arrive in Edgefeld
tomorrow (the 4th) on the O'Clock
train, and will in al. probability
speak at the fair grounds.
We are requested to announce
that there will be picnic given by
Messrs. W. G. Byrd and J. T.
Grifis on July 18th at the home of
Mr.. J. G.. Byrd near the Broadwa-
ter pond.
10 pieces of silk striped Vols,
the same you are paying elsewhere
soc per yard. Only 24c.
Rubenstein.
Remember that Mr.. G.. D. Minis
will speak at the Academy grove on
July 4, and will be glad TO have his
friends and the people generally to
hear his views on the questions of
the day as he sees them.
A nice line saddles, prices right.
Wilson q Cantelou.
FOR SALE-Two (2) fine COWS.
]. r. Strother.
Mr.. T. G. Callison of Lexington,
spent several days of the past and
present week in Edgefeld, and
made very forceful talk at the
union meeting at the Baptist church
on Saturday on the query The i'm
portance of the country church."
Splendid opportunity to invest in
comfortable summer foot wear, at
Dunovant & Co.
We are just to-day in receipt of
a car load of Cerealite Top Dress
ing. A great many of our customers
claim that they can see no differ
enee in the effects OF Soda and Cerea-
lite. Now is the time to apply
Cerealite, the king of all top dress
ings.
W. w. Adams &c CO.
l lot of one piece Dresses, real
values $500 to close out at 9Sc.
Rubenstein.
New cards appear in this weeks
issue announcing the candidacy of
Hon. George Bell Zimmerman for
reelection to the Office of Solicitor,
Mr.. J. G. Zimmerman for magis-
trate of the sth judicial district,
and Mr.. r. G. B. Key, for magis-
trate of the fifth judicial district.
Special mention will be made of
their candidacy next week.
10 pieces of csc Vols in all best
shades at l5c
Rubenstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Bright, Spicy Gleanings Put in
Condensed Form for the
/ Benefit of Our Busy
Subscribers.

Mr.. G. W. Lee spent today in
Johnston.
Misses Efie and Lizzie Griffin of
.Newberry, were guests at the Shep-
pard-Burns marriage.
Mrs. Manly Timmons and Treze-
want arrived on Friday to spend a
few days with relatives in Edgeheld.
Ladies and childrens fancy para
soils to close out at a sacrifice at
Rives Bros.
MIR. Frank Watea of Saluda
county visited his brother Mr.. P.
r. Wates one day last week.
Miss Kathleen Glover and little
Evelyn of North, S. c., are spend
ing some time with their aunt, Mrs.
P. r. Wates.
Mr.. J. Gillian Holland and Mas
ter Eugene Timmons have returned
from a visit to Mr.. Hollands rela-
tiyes at Ninety Six.
For the balance of the season we
will give cut prices on mems low
quarter shoes.
Rives Bros.
5or 6 doses 666 will break and
case of Chills & Fever; it acts on
the liver better than Calomel, any
does not gripe or sicken. Csc.
81 raincoats, guaranteed water
proof, and durable for heavy wear.
Write F. G. MERTINS, Augusta,
Ga.
Mrs. John R. Tompkins and the
children have returned from a
months visit to her parents in
11SuUeISOu, IN. ".
Rev. E. G. Bailey preached Sc
ries Of very interesting sermons at
Trenton last week. The congrega-
tions were good.
Mrs. Richard Timmons and little
Catherine have returned to their
home in Ashburn, Ga, after pleas
ant stay of ten days with relatives
here.
Mrs. P. M. Felthau left Edge
field on Friday for Greenville where
she will spend several weeks with
Mrs. Eugue Bates aid other rela-
tives and friends.
] can hereafter be found at the
Office of Thurmond d Nicholson,
having moved my Office from the
room over the Bank of Edgefeld.
o. B. Anderson.
We recover all kinds of umbrel-
las. Also make buttons, send US
Sbs goods and state size wanted. F.
G. MERTINS.
Mrs. Sam Hughes and Miss Ma
~ Adams Hughes who has recently
returned from her junior year at
Winthrop College, spent Friday in
Edgefeld shopping.
Miss Sophie Abney is at home
again after delightful visit to Mrs.
Maner Lawton and the children in
the Mountain city.
ORRENT-The Harrison place
on Columbia street. Apply to NJ.
G. Parker, Edgefeld, S. q.
Miss Kate Carter has been visit
ing Mrs. Wallace Tompkins and
other relatives in and near Edgefeld
for a week, or more, returning to
her home in Columbia early this
week.
Mr.. Trapp McManus has been
more fortunate than the most of us
lately, having not only gathered
sufficient peaches of the most de-
lightful variety from his orchard
for himself and family, but has
been enabled to lavish them on his
friends.
Mr.. L. Wigfall Cheatham left
Baltimore on Thursday for New
York and other northern points,
where he spent few days to recu-
perate from the WEAKNESS of the
Democratic Convention before re-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
Mr.. Aldrich Thanks Edgefield

Ladies.
want to thank the ladies of Edge
field for what patronage l have receiv-
ed from them, and if there are any
who are having trouble with their ma
chine, will be glad to call before !
go Expect to be in Johnston about
9Th or 9th inst
Fl A Aldrich,
At Mrs j Il Cantelou's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-07-03
FIrmament's Lumlnant.

knowledge. with truth, is the great
sun in the armament. Life and pow
er are scattered with all its beams-
Daniel Webster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-24
BOY SCOUTS RECEIVE
MANY CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THEIR GYMNASIUM

Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America, is
being Handsomely remembered by
the friends of the members Their
appeal for help to outfit their gym
nasiGm and reading room has been
thus far responded to literally.
The names of the doners will be
rlaced on a chart, framed and hung
on the wall of the gymnasium.
Many of those who We're sent letters
asking for contributions. are intend
ing 20 send them in Christmas day
as a Christmas gift to the boys. The
folloh Ing contributions were re.
ceiver since the list published a few
DAYS age;
c. V. NeF. $40; W f. simons, ST;
Herman c. schuh, pair boxing
gloves; f. L. Hart, magazine;
Thomas Mcfarland Lumber CO.,
SO; T. c. Clendenen, Indian club;
Mrs. J. s. Jackson, pair of boxing
gloves; Mat c. Metzger, So; ]. w.
Rule, dumb bells and Indian clubs,
Rhodes Burford Furniture Co., read
ing room table.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-24
CITY DADS Hold
SPECIAL. SESSION
Central Labor Union Petition Read,
Ordered Received and
Filed.

A special meeting of the e9uneH
was held last evening, eight mem
bers being present.
Bids for doing the city printing by
The Bulletin and removal of garb.
age by p. c. Scullen were accepted
The second reading of the ordi.
nance repeating the issuance of S75,.
600 city hall bonds was read the
second time and adopted.
An ordinance providing for the
reduction Of the opera house license
from 5000 to 500 was read the first
time and referred
A petition of the Central Labor
Union demanding that the Traction
company put a motorman and con.
duetor on each car was read and on
motion ordered received and filed
These matters, aside from several
other unimportant matters was all
the business transacted at the meet.
ing and the council adjourned al
900 o'clock