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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-04-03
TICK. ERADICATION
Continued from page z.

feet deep in the ground, 36 inches
wide at the top INSIDE measure
ment), ls inches wide inside at the
bottom and walls 5 inches thick is
of cement one part SAN
dy three parts and gravel or broken
stone five parts. The vat is filled
up to the ID foot mark with arseni-
cal solution made of arsenic 8
pounds sal soda "a pounds and pine
tar one gallon to every 500 gallons
of water constitutes the dipping So
luton.
In 1905 no counties sought CO.
operation with the State or Federal
government, where today many
counties are appropriating money
aud employing as many agents as
the state. These appropriations
will increase on account of awaken
ed demand.
The total area released from quar-
antine since the summer of 1906
by CO. operation between federal and
state authorities amounts to over
100000 square miles of territory.
This released territory would e1-
ceed the combined area of South
Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
DR.. J. F. Fahey,
q. S. Bureau of Animal Industry.
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Special Notices

Come to us for onion sets, and
Landreth's celebrated garden seeds
of all kinds. They never fail to
give satisfaction.
B. Iimmons.
For Sale, or exchange so bushels
long staple seed.
R. G.. Shann9nhouse.
Let us supply you with seed Irish
potatoes. We have them direct
from the eastern seed farm, in all
the popular varieties, such as Early
Rose, Bliss, Irish Cobbler etc.
- B. Timmons.
For Sale: Columbian long sta
pie cotton seed, grown away from
other cotton. Absolutely pure and
carefully ginned on private gin.
l. E. ]. Minis.
For Sale: A few well broken,
young Percheron horses, at a bar
gain.
S. B. Nicholson.
Fresh shipment of Russell's can
dies by express.
h B. Timmons.
u $500 suits to order for $500
made with snap and style, give us
your spring order. F. G. MER-
TINS, The Clothier and Furnisher,
Augusta, GA.
Shirts ssc, soc, 7sc and $l.25 at
our mark down sale, write for
what you need. Ali new goods, F.
G. MERTINS, Augusta, Ga.
For Sale: 800 bushels of pure
Toole Cotton Seed for sale, ginned
on private gin, kept pure.
E. w. Samuel, Edgefeld, s. G
Come to our mark down sale,
GET $500 FOR $500, F. G..
MERTINS, the Clothier and Fur
nisher, Augusta, Ga.
Georgia Cane Syrup, fresh from
the South Georgia farms. at
B. Timmons.
Notice to Farmers: My Per-
cheron Stallion will stand the sea-
son at my farm A miles from
Edgefeld, on Blocker Road. Fee
$1,000.
S. B. Nicholson.
Hats, the newest ON the market,
Stetson and other makes; Straw and
Panamas from 10c to soc reduction
at our mark down sale; get together
and write F. G.. MERTINS, Au-
gusta, Ga.
For Sale: 100 bushels of Stony
Improved Mustard Seed Cotton
Seed Absolutely pure at $l.Oo per
bushel.
D. T. Mathis,
Collier, S. G.
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1t Looks Like a Crime

to separate boy from box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. His boils,
pimples, scratches, knocks, sprains
and bruises demand it, and its quick
relief for burns, scalds or cuts is his
right. Keep it handy for boys, also
girls. Heals everything healable and
does il quick. Unequaled for piles.
Only rs cents at Penn & Holstein,
w E Lynch & Co.
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Cotton Seed For Sale!

Prolific cotton seed for sale.
Will grow two bales to acre on or
dinary land with 200 pounds oe
guano. l made "a bales on IL acres
last year. Seed ready for delivery
at the store of the Edgefeld Mer-
camille Company-price so cents
per peck. The seed 1 planted cost
81 per pound.
FL. ZIMMERMAN,
Pleasant Lane, S. c.
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oSuO puV WILL oPPSoIi hSAe "SS'
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Gregory, of
Chicago are visiting their nephew
DR.. J. G. Edwards.
Rev. P. P. Blalock will FIJI his
regular appointment al Berea next
Sunday morning.
We regret exceedingly that Mrs.
G. T. Mathis lies critically i'll at her
home near Golfers.
Mr.. B. F. Zimmerman will leave
to-day for Washington to attend
the convention of the American cot
ton oil association.
Mrs. o. L. Miller and Mrs. Sid
ney Miller of Trenton attended SER
vice at the Presbyterian church on
Sunday morning.
The Advertiser is read by nearly
5000 people every week. That is
why advertisements placed with us
bring satisfactory returns.
For Sale: A good Jersey cow,
fresh to pail.
w. II. Turner.
Mr.. w. A. Ednunds, who is on
the force of the Lexington Dis
patch, spent Sunday here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Ed
munds.
For Sale: 2 mich COWS, fresh to
pail. S. b. Mays,
Edgefeld, S. G.
Mr.. Geo. F. Minis gives his 5th
eve talk this week in which he calls
attention to the necessity of proper
adjustment if safety and comfort are
desired.
Fresh shipment of Harris Lithia
Water and Ginger Ale, at
B. Timmons.
Sir. Wallace Burnett was award
ed the rubber tire buggy and har-
ness recently awarded In the bug
gy contest conducted by DR..
w. E. Prescott.
For Sale: 100 bushels white corn
in the shuck.
S. B. May,
Edgefeld, S. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Burns, of
Athens, Ga, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Brunson. Mrs. Burns
is a niece of Mrs. Brunson, and will
probably remain in Edgefeld sever
al months.
DR.. Jeffries announces the sub
ject for next Sundays meetings as
follows: At the morning service the
subject will be Are Bible morals
visionary" For the evening service,
Fixing true standard of living"
Mr.. R.G. Seigler who holds po-
sition in prominent grocery es-
tablishment in Augusta, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Seigler.
Miss Rhett Warren is at home
again, her school in Saluda county
having closed. Notwithstanding the
very severe winter, Miss Warren
never closed her school for a single
day.
Miss Charlton Dozier entertained
the ladies who reside at the college
at very delightful dining on
Monday at FIVE o'clock. Those who
were fortunate enough to be invi-
ted expressed themselves most en-
Enthusiastically of their enjoyment of
the occasion.
Tidings from the union meeting
of the first division which met at
Berea church bring reports of a
good day and activities for the
spring season are already being
commenced, among them a Lay
mems meeting for the End Sunday
in April.
1 will stand my pedigreed jack at
my home for the spring season.
Weight l,l45 pounds. Julian R.
Strother.
The annual millinery opening,
conducted by Messrs. Rives Bros
last week, was a decided success.
They sold more hats than during
any opening ever held before. The
number of ladies who called to in
spect the new creations was far
above the average for such occa-
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ANNOUNCEMENT

/ hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection as a member
of the town council of Edgefeld
from Ward 4, and will abide the
result of the election.
E. S. Johnson.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
SPORTS AT PINEHURST

PINEHURST, n. G., Jan. 2s.-Golf
tennis and trapshooting tournaments
will be opened tomorrow by the Pine
hurst Country club and have attract
"a followers Of all three sports from
many states.
The tennis meet is the annual mid
winter championship affair anJ will
continue through the entire week. The
attraction for the golfers is Il round
robin match for prizes presented by
6. T. Robinson. g. y. Philips. ]. c.
Nicholson. II. r. Mackenzie and p. D.
Hamlin. ard club prizes for the run
ner-up in each division. Gold medals
will also be awarded for tee best
gross and best net scores i'm the quail
tying round. Play commenced today
ard will continue four days \ series
of weekly 100-target trophy handicaps
Tor the trapshooters was commenced
today and will extend To March -.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
Also They Place Him in
Jail and Hold Him There
to Await Result of In
vestigation Which is in
Progress.
OFFICER HOSMER
MADE THE ARREST
With the Detention of This
Individual the Police Be
lieve the Holdup Gang
Has Been Effectually
Blocked.

The police believe they have one
more hOllup man. He gives his name
as Charles ]. Golfer and has been
Identified by Frank Shindelb0wer as
the man who attempted to hold him
up near the Hassayampa creamery
Friday evening.
Although the suspected man was IN
ian most of Saturday, the officers
kept the matter quiet until they were
satisfied their case against him was a
good one.
The story told by Shindelbower is
that he was walking home Friday eve
ming and. when crossing the car
tracks near the creamery a tall man
stepped out from the shadow of box
car. pointed gun at him and ordered
him, to throw up his hands. Shindel-
bower sized the fellow up. stalled"
for a moment and then took the
chance of running away. The gun
man gave chase. but did not shoot
The two dodged in and out among the
freight cars for several minutes. but
the intended victim reached the Santa
Fe saloon safely and the other gave
up the chase.
Shindelbower went on 10 Crosby :
store. borrowed a revolver and start
cd out TO look for the hishwayman.
He searched the vicinity unsuccess-
FUZZY
II was SATURDAY. morning before the
police had the story and description.
Officer Hosmer Recognized thu fellow
from what ShindeIbower had to say
about him and went out to look the
town over 1t wasn't long before he
returned TO headquarters with Golfer.
who is six feet. two inches tall and
easy to pick out with a good descrip-
ton. Besides. he had been arrested
once before and Hosmer knew him.
The police had their man then. but
did not have their chief witness. Shin
delbower could not be found until yes
terClav morning AS soon as he saw
the suspect he Identified him as the
one who had attempted the hold-up.
The police say Golfer came here in
December and worked a time for the
Walter Hill company. He has re-
ceived but little in wages and how he
has lived is a mystery which may be
cleared UP in the investigation now
going on.
Officers say Golfer was seen run
ming under an arc light some time ago
shortly after another attempt at high
way robbery had been made by man
answering his description.
With James Gibson awaiting trial
in an open-and- shut case. John Nc
Nulty. charged with shooting Joe Per
alta while attempting to rob him, and.
to all appearances. deeply entangled
in web of conclusive evidence. and
Golfer in his present situation. the
police believe they have most Of the
men who have been flourishing shoot
ing irons and taking money away
from Phoenix people who walked the
streets D nights.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
Radical Republicans, it is
Said Will, Vote for the
Democratic Tariff
Bill.
DALZELL FEELS
SURE OF OUTCOME
He is Confident Haphazard
Measures Will be Vetoed
Eventually by Presi-
dent.
.4SSocidfcd Press DiSbatchl

WASHINGTON. Jan. IS The
democratic steel bill will probably
pass the house tomorrow \ majority
of the leaders say they have assur-
ances THAT they will have the sup
port of republican progressives of
the senate. Underwood and ms sup
porters are satisfied with the stu
alton. and hope To- get the bill before
the president before the campaign
begins There viii be revision Of the
chemical. sugar, cotton. wool. and ag-
ricultursl schedules.
Republican leaders of the house are
confident the revision bills not based
on the report of the tariff board Will
be vetoed. Payne Mccall and Dali
Zell had conference with the presi-
dent on the subject. and look forward
10 such result.
The pensions appropriation. carry
ing l.. millions. will be reported
Tuesday. 1t proposes to effect a saw
ing of S.50.000 10y abolishing l. pen
sion offices in various states. \ fight
is expected on that feature The
Notifications bill will follow The
house democrats will caucus tomor-
row night on the Sl6.U00.0O" build
ing bill Chairman Fitzgerald of the
appropriation committee and Under
wood and Clark oppose the bill in
the interest of economy. \ division
Of opinion on the proposed investi-
CATION of the money trust Is expected
to cnliveu the caucus. Chairman
Henry of the rules committee. II
nrassiusr m. Investigation against the
wishes of Underwood. There is talk
in the senate of a democratic caucus
to consider the election of senators.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
PULPIT
FOR THE LAW
Rev. Robt. S. Fisher Yester-
day Concluded Fifteen
Years Devoted to the
Ministry. Ended His Pas
torate of 1st M. E. Church.

Rev. Robert :. Fisher closed his
pastorate Of the First Methodist
church i'm this city by two unusually
fine services Yesterday. and now re-
tires from the ministry To take up
the practice of law.
Both the morning and evening SER
vices were well attended and Were
expressive of Il cordial relationship
between pastor and congregation.
Til. morning sermon was reminiscent
being a talk on the subject of the
ministry in which the speaker spoke
Plainly Of his views as arrived at
after fifteen years of experience in
the pulpit. He told at some length
cf the duties GevOlving upon faith
ruI pastor and also OF duties that a
congregation should also assume and
discharge with equal faithfulness.
He announced in the course OF his
remarks that he was leaving the
ministry but was not in any degree
departing from re standards of life
that he held L. be the duty of d
Christian minister. nor does he pro-
pose 10 withdraw his influence from
the church and its people. On the
contrary he said he expected to re-
main as much interested as ever
and lend To those who may come
after him. his cordial support in
their good words and works
His sermon struck responsive
cord and he was given the cheer
ing expression of enthusiastic hand
clapping. Al its conclusion he held
q reception chat had not been plan
red for the occasion. The members
cf the congregation swarmed around
Kim and rendered him their well
wishes in his new field of activity
the church not clearing for half
hour after the service was over.
There was special music at both
services. Miss Egley singing i'm the
morning and Mr.. Brazee i'm the ev-
Cning. The evening service was
evangelistic i'm character. There were
several accessions 10 the church both
morning and evening
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
This Old Army Post Will be
Abandoned by the Direc-
ton of the Secretary
of War.
FIFTEEN OTHERS
SHARE SAME FATE
New Move is Made by the
War Department in In
terest of Economy
and Efficiency.
IAsSOcidfed Press DiSfGtchl

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-Secre-
tary Stimson. acting on an exhaustive
report by the generals Of the army
staff. has decided no less than six
teen. and probably eighteen existing
army posts. will be abandoned at
Cnce. in order To- put an end To the
extravagance. and inefficiency result
ing from improper distribution Of
the mobile army
Among the forts condemned are
Forts Apache and Whipple, Arizona.
The former it iS said. because of
possible Indian trouble near the post
still exists and may be retained. An
other formidable list of posts which.
while not recommended for abandon
ment are declared not to be located
with view to securing economy. and
consequently the garrisons will not
be increased and ultimately VIII be
withdrawn To- such concentration cen
ters as congress may authorize.
The report OF Stimson was made in
answer to a house resolution intro
duced by Representative Bulkely, OF
Ohio. Inquiry developed interesting
Information regarding the plans of
military stratesists for the future
disposition Of the army and its i'm
provement. The principal object is
to dispose Of the present small army
with distinct reference To its mission
il case Of war. The first involves
adequate foreign gaTrisons. which
carnot be reinforced from the United
States after the outbreak OF war
With the rest of the army. "a mobile
force can be- organized and distrib-
uted To about eight great strategical
points i'm the United States instead
Of scattered To ~ posts as now. Four
Iosts recommended for retention are:
sill. Okla. Bliss. Texas. HuachUca.
Arizona: NEEDED cavalry outposts. Ny
or. Va. in proximity To- the capital
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
OUT OF PRISON.

DETROIT. Mich. Jan. 2S.-"Dr.'
Anton Wiechers. the wealthy mag
netic healer" who lured Rosa REM.
a pretty 17-year-Old Louisville girl,
from her home by means of a want
ad and betrayed her into mock
marriage. will be realeased from the
NJ urquette prison tomorrow. having
been granted parole by the state
pardon board.
Wiechers was convicted 10y a Detroit
court after a sensational trial. i'm which
he vainly sought To blacken the rep
utatiOn OF his victim. and was sentenced
to two and a half to five years i'm
prison The minimum sentence eN-
pires today and the pardon board has
ordered his release
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
DAY Of PLEASURE At
HOLE IN THE ROCK
How Observing People Enjoy the
Beauties of Nature.

Early Friday morning party Of
and Mrs. Gould. Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Scssman and G. X. Bernetzke left
on a sightseeing trip to the hills
and Hole-in-the- Rock The trip was
made in slow travel in order to give
the new coners chance to see the
surrounding country. and Mr. Ber-
notzke being a sort Of naturalist and
an old timer in the southwest. point
ing out matters of interest and call
cd attention To little things Of ma
ture
II is surprising the large number
of northern birds that winter near
Phoenix and the salt River valley, on
the byways and hedges one will see
the blue bird. our northern brother
for whom Ne used To build a little
bird house on a high pole. his shrill
whistling noise reminding one again
OF boyhood days. The whole desert
seems to be- alive with songsters
rear the foothills After reaching the
mountain lunch was spread under a
palo verde tree, and enjoyed inn
mensely by all. even a trade rat
Venturcd to exchange sandwich
for a stone. The hole in the rock
was the next thing i'm view To the
west stretches illimitablc landscape
country, with its beautiful fertile
fields. on the northeast rise the en-
Il II.
L. the east, the untouched Paradise
valley Thus absorbing the beauty
of nature. we are suddenly startled
10y the soft sweet voice of a mocking
thrush sitting on rock above us
there To- temper the deserts hush
with song So clear and sweet"
After making different sketches and
many photographs. we started on the
humeWard journey
As We were winding down thu
valley We could not help but think
about the beautiful words and senti-
ment spoken by Mr. Bernetzke: Tho
joy of outdoor life the life of ma
turc. the life of the bird and the
bush: To- sit on the shady side
surrounded by nature and Gods work
YOU will find on every hand His
glory is not in its freedom. but
find its glory in the open. each
bird, each bush. and Wild flower.
each towering tree speaks To- the lis
tcning ear. There's never a Naysidc
rock but offers charming sight To-
some passerby. no bird. but may
thrill some heart. though shattered
LIES hopes may he. God gave Us all
some talent To- make this world a
little sweeter
MR.. and MRS. g. +. GOULD.
20 :. nth 81.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
DIVORCE CASE HAS
SENSATIONAL EN- D
Wealthy San Francisco Clubman Died
Last Night From Wound In
flicted by a Chauffeur.
ASSOCIATED Press DiSbdfchl

SAN MATEO, Jan. 2S-J. j. Moore.
Il wealthy clubman of San FRANCIS
CO. shot in Il revolver duel with :.
l.. Timothy. chauffeur near the
residence of Mrs. Moore. i'm this city,
died tonight. The single bullet fired
by Timothy. employe of wealthy
neighbor of Mrs. Moore and whom
the dying man accused of having
been riding with Mrs. Moore. struck
in the abdomen. So far as known
there were no witnesses to the duel
The whereabouts Of Mrs. Moore at
the time have not been definitely re-
vealed. She has been immured in
the Moore residence which she has
occupied since her sensational and
unsuccessful attempt To divorce her
husband. Moore admitted shooting
at the chauffeur who. he said, at
tempted to kill him The latter did
not want To- kill Moore. but shot in
self defense. he said
Mrs. Moore in an interview denied
absolutely ever riding with Timothy.
She said her husband was insanely
jealous. -anJ had threatened to
Kill several men. The divorce
action of the MOOres became pub
lie in October and created a SEN
sation because of ther social prom
nence Mrs. Moore charged extreme
cruelty. Moore filed cross COM
Plaint. charged habituaI drunkenness.
and mentioned the names Of lnen So
cially prominent in san Francisco in
Guiding Rear Admiral r. = Phelps.
retired, who. he alleged. had been in
innate with Mrs. Moore before her
marriage. He also stated Mrs Moore
confessed to him her intimacy with
Phelps in Honolulu and San Francisco.
and that Phelps was the father of her
two children. Mrs. Moore tainted
when told Of her husbands death. IL
il unlikely Timothy will be convicted.
according To- the prosecuting attorney.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
ANSWER Of THE
W0MAN'S CLUB
It's Contribution to the
Symposium on Club As
sets, Needs and Aims.
Paper by Miss Edith Ev-
ans.

ON Thursday of last week feature
Of the program Of the convention of
federated women's clubs. was a
symposium in which a representa- =
tive of each club in the federation was
expected to respond to the three ques-
tions-"What is your Clubs Best AS
set?" What is your Clubs Greatest
Need?' and What is your Clubs Ul-
innate Aim?" The response Of Miss
Edith Evans representing the Wom-
ans club of Phoenix. was as follows:
1st. Our most valuable asset is
found in the high character of our rep
resentative women: so calm and con-
Servative. so earnest and true. as to
win the respect of all From the ten
charter members to our present ex-
pansion they have shown themselves
keen in foresight. wise in counsel
untiring in energy. patient in tribula
ton. courageous in adversely. temper
ate in victory
end. Our need is for individuality
of thought i'm order that each mem
Der may give of her highest and best.
toward action as the expression OF
power in ourselves. by which we live
is made deep and lasting"
3rd. Our ultimate aim-Education
is defined to be that which fits
man TO perform all the duties of life
both public and private, to which he
may be called. take it that this also
applies to woman. We are today the
power behind the throne. finding
abundant opportunity for work. in all
departments of civics. schools. hospit-
al charitable institutions, juvenile
courts. plans for the rightinS of
wrongs that Cypress women and
children.
For tomorrow. let us hope the day
may dawn when high minded wom-
en- and serious. earnest girls may
band themselves together i'm raising
society to higher plane. and estab-
fishing one code of morals for both
sexes. II should be our aim to so
acquit ourselves that in whatever
emergency may arise we shall be
found ready for intelligent action. Let
us seek lofty ideals. let us ] ok for
ward to a world wiser. better. purer.
stronger for woman's broader sphere.
let us strain our eyes for a vision of
a new world wherein dwelleth right !
eousness
Those who hear the voice. dream
the dreams and seeth visions. must
lead the way. In any pure and high
endeaVor whereby we may serve our
day and generation. let us he ready
To follow.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
AMATEUR BILLIARDS TOURNEY

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-PlaN will
commence tomorrow in the national
class y championship tournament of
the National Association. Of Amateur
Billiard Players. This is the foremost
event for an amateur billiard title in
the United States and will be held at
the Hanover club of Brooklyn. The
latter organization. assisted by the ma
tional officials. has been working for
months to make this tournament the
most representative ever held i'm this
country. The title is now held by
Edward W. Gardner of New Jersey.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-29
SIR GILBERT
IN PHOENIX
English Statesman Comes
From Castle Hot Springs
in Automobile - Will Re
main a Week and Per
haps More.

Sir Gilbert Parker arrived in the
city early last evening He ard sew
eral well known Phoenix men made
the trip from Castle Hot Springs in
automobiles, leaving the resort after
luncheon
The statesman novelist is being
entertained at the Hotel Adams.
Governor Sloan ana Judge Kent were
among the few who took dinner with
Sir Gilbert last evening.
This distinguished guest will be in
Phoenix for Il week or more. He
will spend the first dav or two be-
coming familiar with the city and
the Immediately surrounding country.