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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-01-23
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

DANCY.
M. H. Altenburg was at Stevens
Point on business Saturday.
G. G. Knoller transacted business
at Grand Rapids Saturday.
The cold weather still continues,
much to the inconvenience of those
who have much hauling to do.
The dancing party given in this
village last Wednesday evening was a
success socially and from point of at
| tendance.
G. H. Altenburg recently sold a
| bunch of his cut over lands near Mil
ladore to party from Rock Island,
| ILL.,, at, it is reported, $1,000 per acre.
Quite number of large real estate
sales have been made of late, three
out of tthis section to parties from
Illinois. The Illinois farmers have
the ''coin," just the same as the
| farmers will have throughout this
part of the state in the near future.
A large amount of pulpwood is
being gotten out at this station for
shipment to Wausau Sulphate Co.,
Mosinee, Wis.
Miss Marie Laughlin Sundayed in
Wausau.
Two more members of the II.
Styke family in Eau Pleine are re-
ported i'll with typhoid fever. Mrs.
Styke has been a typhoid patient for
the past three weeks, and as this
writing her condition IS very serious.
Mr.. Styke has been an invalid from
rheumatism troubles for some years
past and now his wife and two meme
bers of his family, i'll as above stated,
makes their condition sad one. The
Styke family are among the most
prominent and well to do j in Eau
Pleine, and have many friends all
through this section who heartily
sympathize with chem and hope for
their speedy recovery.
Henry Mahoney, of the law firm of
Gill, Barry & Mahoney, Milwaukee,
and who has been instrumental in
looking into the development of Bat
tie Island water power, was il. Dancy
few days recently, in the interests of
above project 1t is presumed moth
ing definite will be done in above
matter until the supreme court hands
down its decision as to who owns the
water powers, which is expected will
be done when the supreme court con-
venes again the 30th of this month.
KNowLToN.
Rob't Casey returned home from
Chicago Friday evening.
Mrs. A. Mason of MoSinee, was the
guest of Salina Brietenstein Thursday.
Florence Miller spent THURSDAY and
Friday in Mosinee.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. HINT are rejoicing
eFer the arrival of a son attheir home
last Sunday.
Henry Carlson of Grand Rapids,
spent Sunday in KnowltOn.
Henry Mahoney, one Of Milwaukee's
popular attorneys, transacted business
in our burg few days last week.
Winnie Hayner spent FRIDAY in
Mosinee,
Henry Shope of Wausau. was in
Knowlton Sunday.
Robt Eicox, an old and respected
resident OF Knowlton, passed away at
the Bruce hotel in Stevens Point.
Thursday He had suffered from
cancer Of the arm for over a YEAR
He was brought here Friday evening
for burial. His funeral was held at
the NJ. f. Church Saturday A. NJ. at
10 O'Clock. The only surviving reia-
tive is a nephew, Geo. Elcox OF this
place.
Cettfrd The Nferss Fra,, .sa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
A Happy Afterthought.

The story of proposal by tele-
phone is recorded by writer in the
Philadelphia Ledger. Pete, a color
ed youth, was very bashful, and
having decided, first, that he want
ed Miss johnson for his wife, and.
second, that he dared not ask her in
person, he had recourse to the tele-
phone. He rang her up at the house
of her employer, and inquired:
s'Is dat you, Miss Johnson?"
"Yaas," came the reply.
"Well, Miss Johnson, rs got q
mos portant question to ask you?'
"Yaas."
"Will you marry me, Miss John
SOM"
'Yaas. Who is it, please?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31

ty as had been given in the past,
predicting that with a proper ex
ploitation of the resources of this
county it would soon take its place
in the very forefront among the
leading counties of the state.
Mr.. Montgomery spoke with
great feeling and he was frequently
applauded.
Vice-president. NJ. G. Woods, Sec
retary J. G. Mace and treasurer
Stackhouse likewise made short
talks.
General manager Boyd announced
the following schedule, effective
February lst: Leave Saluda 7:45 a.
M, arrive at Wards s:55 a. m.
Leave Wards 1915 a. m., arrive
Saluda 1895 a. M. Leave Saluda
$3.50 p. m., arrive Wards 4:4O p.
m. Leave Wards 6:55 p. m., arrive
at Saluda sos p. m.
The Long Meter Doxology was
sung by the entire audience follow
ed with the benediction by Rev. N.
D. Bodie.
1t is proposed that on the dsy
this road is to be received by the
railroad commissioners to make the
occasion one of the greatest in the
history of Saluda. Statewide adver-
sisement will be given, and it is ex-
pected that at least 5000 people will
be present.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
Kind Words Appreciated.

Kind and encouraging words are
appreciated by every individual,
and especially when they are spon-
taneous and come from some un-
expected source. A few days ago
the editor received a letter from a
gentleman who resides in the lower
part of the county who renewed his
subscription and was kind enough
to add the following:
Your paper is up-to date, far
above the average county paper,
and it is a great source of pleasure
to me. l trust that l shall be fortu-
nate enough to receive its weekly
visits for many years to come"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
In Memory of w. Fred Stillwell.

Whereas the grim arm of Death
has again invaded our ranks and
taken from us our brother, w.
Fred Stillwell.
And whereas, even the very last
act of Bro. Stillwell here on this
earth was for the furtherance of a
cause to which our union is betroth-
ed, namely, the cause of education,
and by that act, together with his
entire life, he has shown his loyal
ty and fidelity to the union and the
cause of humanity.
And by his daily walk among us
we have been made to know his de-
votion to duty, the community, to
his friends, those who were dear to
him, to his church, and to his God,
therefore be it resolved:
lst That in his death the union
has lost loyal member, the com
munity valued citizen, his friends
a genial open heart, his church a
consecrated life, his parents an arm
that was ever ready to bear them
up in their infrmities, his sisters
and brothers one they knew to be
worthy their confidence, his chill.
dren a most tender and loving ia
ther.
End That in his death we bow te
the will of Him who doeth all
things we'll and extend to the be,
reayed family our tenderest sympa'
thies, and commend them to Him
who invites the infrm to lean heavl
Ily upon Him, who wept at the
grave of Lazarus, and has promised
to be a father to the fatherless.
3rd That these resolutions b'
written in our minutes, and sent to
The Edgefeld Advertiser and News
Monitor, for publication and copy
be sent the family.
R. N. Broadwater,
i II. H. Herlong,
S. B. Marsh.
Harmony club, F. E. U.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
ED, both among the Reynoldes and

field, both among the Reynoldes ant
Holloways.
Miss Eunice Abrams, of New.
berry, is on visit to Miss Martha
Dorm. We regret to say that since
she came she has been quite sick
though we trust not seriously ill.
Our legislature is doing itself
proud" is about the concensus of
opinion hereabouts in sitting a lit
tie heavily upon, his Excellency's,
vagaries and vanities. We should
hate to feel that a majority of our
people are of the Blease type, there
fore we congratulate those of our
representatives who stand like men
for the majority, who are of a bet
ter type. We would advise those
who stand with and for the govern
or 10 either have all the histories
burned, or never let their children
and grand children learn to read so
that they be kept in ignorance of
how their ancestors stood, for we
feel sure they will be ashamed to
let them know that they ever es-
poused the cause of Bleaseism. Yer
bum Sap.
Miss Anderson, beautiful and
accomplished young woman, and one
of the teachers in the Plum Branch
high school visited Miss Martha
Dorm Sunday.
All three of the Plum Branch
teachers attended the lecture de-
livered by Prof. Baker Friday
night. We hope to see them with
us often. e
Capt. Able James is on visit to
his brother Capt. M. w. James of
this town.
The B. Y. P. U. had good
last night, the subject be-
ing: The little books of the BIZ
ble-Titus." Bro. T. G. Talbert
made most excellent address On
the qualification of the ministe r
Ind Rev. TIL. Garrett talked ear
nestly and plainlyM on what theI
church member ought TO be- The
: -, !, - ssell tended; thouz
ngs 6f ffitSa tas s5ss 6 .ha !
IS z 4 IL
lome time. More Anon. +
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31

An old darkey was taken ill., and
called in physician of his own
race. After a time, as there were no
signs of improvement, he asked for
a white doctor. Soon after arriving
the doctor felt the old mans pulse,
and then examined his tongue.
did your other doctor take your
temperature?" he asked.
II don't know, boss," replied the
sick negro; Il haven't missed any
thing but my watch as yet"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
GOD SAVE THE STATE.
Written for the Yorkville Enquirer

80 ~ NfA'
Awake. We men who love the right.
Awake we men who love the right,
Truth and honor call you to fight,
For wrong is rife and sin is bold,
Lodged in many stronghold.
Together stand reckless band
Deyonrino our beloved land
From nro3;gal sonsS't;s mot too late
'N ~ WV ~ '
Let sons arise like those of old,
Men OF honor both true and bold,
Men of courage and hearts of steel,
Men to make the enemy reel,
Patriots who count not the cost,
Lest liberty and right be lost.
On, freemen! 90 not longer-walt,
GOO save the state, God save the sta.e,t
Sick at nearss convulsed in frame,
She stands and weeps, and weepsl
again,
For sons with foul dishonor 4 STAN.
Dang rously near her nursery,
She placed ner dispensary,
And lo her sons drank long and late.
God save the state, God save the staee!
ossrangers came and joined the glee,
~spyas the time OF high revelry,
They drank and drank and loudly
laughed,
AS many a cup they quaffed,
But at length pay day came, so i'll,
And strangers nor sons had bill,
Then what! Listeni Sad to relate.
Then those who on pleasure so daft,
Invented the thing now called graft,
And in mothers packet bill
They found, and took it. Oh! so i'll,
'Twas SO convenient, so quick,
It seemed a wonderful trick,
Under their tongues they rolled the
bait,
e'N saw ~
Other bills they found, and grew rich,
With hands and pockets full OF "sich, :"
Then they ouarreled, and it got out,
What their long quarrel was about;
For rhe1gas wanted more and more,
OF such a rich. bountiful store,
Now see enemies full of hate,
God save the state, God save the state!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31

200 Boys Suits, 100 Overcoats,
and 500 pairs of pants, to be sold to
make room for my spring goods.
We will save you money. +. G.
MERTINS, Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
sAaAa Gerar be i doing as
{. s.s>Sv. - o0ts, ~ rtsSs si5r
sufferer from cancer hos
5 the beyond. While we
: he long STRUGGLE has ended,

- 3
and we believe the victory won, and
that the pure soul of Mrs. Wood is
basking. in the sunshine of Saw
iour's love. We shall never forget
the last conscious hand grasp she
gave the writer, and although un-
able to utter word, that grasp
spoke volumes. In the passing away
of Mrs. Wood, a good woman has
gone to her eternal reward. and we
earnestly pray Gods blessings upon
the disconsolate husband, the moth
erless boys, and especially the
sweet little girls, Martha and Joe,
aged 10 and l2 respectively. May
the great God. who 'tempers the
wind to the shorn lamb" raise them
up friends, who may, at least, take
the place of mothers love and coun'
sci to some extent.
Mrs. Wood was buried by her
pastor at 8 o'clock Sunday, yester-
day the 28th,. in the Red Hill ceme-
terry. Peace to her ashes. :xsssS-,.,,"----
On last Friday night we had a
most instructive lecture on the Re
ligious and educational value of the
theatre" by Prof. L. L. Baker of
the South Carolina University.
Prof. Baker is not an orator, but a
born teacher, being in the right
place as Prof. of Pedagogy in the
University. The University is do
ing great work in sending out
her professors to lecture upon sub
jects demanding serious considera-
tion, which will inure to the inter-
ests of the entire state, and our peo-
pie should fully appreciate these
efforts.
Mrs. Essie Jones and little Wood
row Jones, who has the distinction
of having been born in Parksville,
have returnad to their home in
Greenville. Mrs. Jones had been on
an extended visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Garrett and to
them we offer our coincidence upon
Mrs. Jones' departure, while we pull
our hat to little Woodrow Wilson,
Mr.. Press Culbreath, who mar
ried Miss Matte Strom, is the
proud father of another fine girl
born Sunday morning the 2sth. The
Stork has been very thoughtful Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Culbreath. Having
been married seven or eight years
they have two as fine boys ane
three as "likely" girls, as can b.
started anywhere. We sincerely con
gratulate all of them.
Mr.. J. G. Morgan has returned
from his recent trip to south ives
Georgia thoroughly elated over hi
visit. At Sylvester he spent som
time with Mr.. Garrison Hollowa.
Reynolds, son of Reuben ReJ
nolds. The name leads US to believ
| he has many relatives in old Edge
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
PLUM BRANCH NEWS.
Sentiment on Secession Divided.
Oyster and Valentine Par
ty.Preachers and Teach
ers Feted.

1ue queSGlOH OF going lnIO Ote6tf
wood county has been live one
with our people for the past few
days. Quite number still cling to
old Edgefeld, and have petitionsd
the legislature not to act, fayorably
on the recent election, while anoth.
er party are equally determined that
Plum Branch township shall he.
come part of Greenwood, and sent
a delegation TO Columbia to argue
the merits of their side Of the case.
Our people will be gratifed when
it is settled, SO that we can know
what is to be our place in the world.
J. w. Miller and j. w. Brack-
nell made business trip 10 Plum
Branch last week.
Prof. N. Fl. Fender, Miss Mae
Roper and Miss Elloree Anderson
went to Rarksville on the night Of
the 26th to hear the lecture by
Prof. L. T. Baker of the university
OF Soutn Carolina.
There will be an oyster supper
and Valentine party at the home of
Mrs. H. Banks on the night of
February l4th, under the auspices
of the w Wdman's Missionary Union
of the Baptist church. The public
is cordially invited.
The community has again turned
her attention toward improving the
appearance of her cemetery, and the:
plan is to soon have it one that will
be credit to the community. The.
rubbish is all, to be removed and
cemetery fenced.
Rev. B. H. Covington of the!
Methodist church preached an intel
esting sermon to his peonla -
third ST. a5unu,sy .tiio oTili.
for this year,
The Baptist church has curtai
in four Sunday school rooms, and
they are now ready for use. Three
weeks ago a sufficient number of
classes was organized for the grad
ing of the school, and her motto for
the future is, an average attend
ance of a hundred n the Sunday
school," This is th' outcome of a
series of resolutions aPassed by the
church the first Sund y in Novem-
ber of last year.
By resolution of the church at
her last meeting, the Baptist
will have her Sunday school every
Sunday morning at lo:45 and
preaching on first and fourth Sun
day mornings at l1:45.
Miss Clifford Beckem of Augusta
who is teaching music at McCor>
mick has arranged to give Tuesdays
and Fridays of each week to a class
in the Plum Branch high school
very much to the qualification of
our people, our music teacher hav-
ing married during the Christmas
holidays. Thus our school is again
well equipped. The mid-winter ex-
aminations are over, and she is in
the midst of her spring term. Her
methods are up-to-date, and our
people are coming more and more
to recognize the high grade work
that is being done, and the value OF
the school to the community.
Mrs. G. P. Holley is very sick,
suffering from a third stroke of
paralysis, and as result she is
speeches. and confined to her bed.
Mrs. Ed Coleman entertained at
dinner on the 2lst inst, Rev. j..
Earle Freeman and family, Miss
Elloree Anderson and Miss Mae
Roper.
Sheriff QUITS and P. R. Wates
of Edgefeld visited our town on
Tuesday, the 93rd inst,
James Collier visited his sister
in Georgia on the third Sunday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
PARKSVILLE NEWS.
Prof. Baker Gives Good Lee
ture. Death of Mrs. George
Wood. Interesting B. Y.
P. U. Meeting.

fnsthe face of present conditions
this paragraph from Chief Justice
Gary's speech before the bar asso-
Iciation in Columbia last week, has
Eshe right ring. He said: A lawyer
who, ,inyents or manufactures de-
fences for prisoners, or procures
his acquittal by the practice of
any manner Of deceit, cajolery, will
Ifp1 distortion or Misrepresentation
If facts, or in any other means not
within the spirit, as well as the let
Ter of the law, is to be reckoned an
enemy TO society.
An enemy to society. Well socie-
Ety has always had its enemies, and
;is is well within the province of
Shose who are looking to its inter.
esls to watch for enemies. If "eter-
nal vigilance is the price of liber-
IL can also be said, that it is
the price of anything worth having,
society not beng an exception.
Last week was beautiful indeed.
The truth is, we are obliged to
naTe some bad weather, and bad
F5ads to help us appreciate good
weather and good roads. And this
reminds me, not a single opponent
of7the good roads movement ac-
cepted our challenge of last week,
although the weather as well as
reads had greatly improved. Where
are they? Hide hide, hide.
Robert Moultrie a nephew
Of Dlessrs. NIB. and R. J. Moul-
trie of Rehoboth had the misfortune
last week while running, to fall and
break his thigh half way between
7ndEhips While ZMr. Moul-
]. lsAd11 ifarar be ;s doing az !
I, s.sNsv. - oot, ~ tsS -'3'sss Ds5ui 4
sufferer from cancer has Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-01-31
JOHNSTON LETTER.
New Century Club Delightfully."-
Entertained. Revival Meet
ing WellAttended. Very
Sad Death.

| Seo DSC1StAs r
Mrs. J. A. Dobey entertained the
new century club on last Tuesday
afternoon and the meeting was one
of pleasure to each member. Besides
the members there were several In
vited guests. After routine business,
the lesson for the afternoon was
taught by Mrs. Fletcher Boyd. The
subject was The western coast of
Africa" by Miss Ida V. Simouton,
who spent year in the heart of,
and on the coast of Africa. Her
descriptions and experiences are
most interesting. During the social
hour, the hostess served a delightful
salad course, followed by sweets.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Albert Dozier on February eth, and
Mrs. VIM. Toney will teach the les
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Asbill and
Miss Annie Louise Asbell, of Win
ston-Salem, N. c., are here for
visit.
Mesdames Annie P. Harrison and
Burrell Boatwright are at home
from visit to Mrs. Hampton
kirkland at Ola, S. g.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tunipseed
and Mrs. Rhett Coleman, who have
been guests of Mrs. B. L. Allen re-
turned to .Greenyille on SATURDAY..
Mrs: John Wright and Miss An
ME Holmes Harrison visited at
Leesville recently.
Col. and Mrs. r. B. Watson, of
Ridge, were visitors here during
the week, and attended the services,
at the Baptist church. 81
Mr.. Tom &. Barker, Of Colnn- !
bia, was 9 visitor here during the :
'of A tlsntn sl,,:.
is visiting her VI - :
Marsh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Yonce, of
Grovetown, Ga, are visiting reiar
tives here.
Miss Martha Johnson, of New
berry, has been the guest of Mrs.
P. E.. Monroe.
Mrs. Frank Crouch and son, OF
Augusta, are visiting at the home
of the formers father Mr.. s. ).
Watson.
Mrs. Ellis Davenport, of New /.
berry, is visiting at the Bouknight
homestead, near town.
Mr.. Bolton Stevens, of Eulala,
has been visiting his brother, MIR.
P. G. Stevens.
Misses Maud and Gladys Sawyer.
have gone to Georgetown for a two
months visit in the home of their
brother, DR.. Olin Sawyer.
Miss Edith Miller, of Trenton, is
snepding this week with Miss Pet
LaGrone.
The news of the death of Mrs.
Hodges, of Bennettsville, was re-
ceived here with sorrow. She was
sister of Mrs. Nettie Wills, a for
mer resident, and was Miss Carrie
Boyd before her marriage, and dur
ing her visits here made many warm
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reaves, of
Ridge, spent Sunday here with
friends.
Hon. Geo. Bell Zimmerman and
Mr.. L. L. Rushton, spent Sunday
here with friends.
Mrs. E. A. Schnell has returned
to her home in Greenwich, Conn.,
after fortnight's visit to her moth
er. Mrs. Eleanor Ivy. On her way,
she stopped at Randolph Macon
college, Va, to see her daughter,
Miss Iva Turner.
Rev. B. R. Scales, of Langley,
has been spending few days here
with relatives.
Mrs. Martin Lott died suddenly
at her home near town on Sunday
morning, and the interment was
made in the cemetery at Wards.
Mrs. Lott was Miss Ward, before
her marriage.
The revival services being held
at the Baptist church will continue
through this week, services each
morning at IL o'clock and in the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-20
OFFICIAL COTTON GRADES
THE COST HAS BEEN REDUCED
SO BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Have Been FavOrably Received by
Every Cotton Producing and Man.
ufacturing Section Of Country.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The Off
cial cotton grades as promulgated by
the department of agriculture in ac-
cordance with congressional action,
and first placed on sale in Septem-
Der, 1910, in accordance with the
law, have been favorably received
in every cotton producing and man
ufacturing section of the country.
The consensus of opinion is that the
committee representing every
branch of the cotton industry, which
fixed upon and prepared samples of
the nine official cotton grades of
white American cotton, has done it's
work well.
These grades have been formally
adopted as the basis of their opera
lions by the cotton exchanges at the
following places: New Orleans,
Memphis, st. Louis, Galveston, Lit
tie Rock, Natchez, Charleston, Ma
con and Mobile.
1t is probable that other exchanges
will adopt these standards. The New
England Cotton Buyers Association
and the Arkwright Club have both
agreed to make these grades the ba-
sis of their purchases and the South
ern Cotton Buyers Association has
agreed to make them the basis of
their quotations to these manufac-
turing associations.
The official cotton grades are OF
interest to the following classes, all
of which are represented in the list
of purchasers: Cotton warehouses,
growers, mills, dealers, exchanges,
ginners, banks, textile schools, agri-
cultural colleges, commercial muse
ums, chambers of commerce and for
eign exchanges.
The grades were first placed on
sale at the cost of their preparation,
which was then $35 full set. 1t
is now found practicable to reduce
the price of the full set of nine
grades to $25; and fractional sets
of three grades each are sold at So.
These fractional sets place the off
cial cotton grades within the reach
of nearly everyone, and their use is
expected to become general.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-20
Government Has No Intention of Re-
calling Coin in Order to Have
Money of Standard Value.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-There
probably are millions of dollars in
gold coin circulating in the United
States which are not worth their
face value, but the government has
no intention of recalling the money
in order that only gold of standard
value may be in circulation.
Should this gold be presented to
the treasury or sub-treasuries its
owners would be losers, because of
the enormous wear caused by abra-
sion in circulation. While the gov
eminent does not require that gold
coins shall be of standard weight to
be redeemed at their face value it
has established what is known as a
limit of tolerance" which permits