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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

StleTE W NOuit W. -. wy ouin
az Received the following letter
from Senator B. r. Tillman, also
.he> photograph mentioned in the
letter:
Mr.. w. 3. Cogburn,
kusrfriu, >. 4.
My Dear Sir
You have seen in the
newspaper how | came into poss-
ession of q. photograph of the
hinged, Str.aked and Striped"
LEGISLATURE of 1868, the first one un-
der the Reconstruction Acts. l
have had it enlarged and am send.
ing a copy 10 each clerk of court in
rhe state to be hung in. his office
for the benefit of the public
Please acknowledge receipt and tell
me that you will hang it in your
office so that South Carolinians may
see, for hundred years at least,
lust what the old men now passing
away had to endure to restore de
cent government i'll South Carolina.
Very sincerely yours,
B. r. TILLMAN.
On the right side of the picture
are the names of the members Of
the legislature and at the bottom Of
it this printed in large letters:
Radical members of the South
Carolina legislature OF 1868, signed
by Mr.. Is. r. Tillman, l.. 5. S.
Below this in smaller type ARE the
photographs of sixty-thrce (63)
mem nbers of the Reconstruction
South Carolina legislature. Fifty
(5O) of whom are negroes or mula-
toes and thirteen (l3) white.
twenty-five (22) read and write Is
grammaticaD, the remainder make
their mark and of an ananuen$is of
nineteen (l9) are taxpayers 10 an
aggregate of $l43. 10. The rest
pay no taxes and the body levles on
the whole people of the state S4,-
100000.
Below this is typewriter, Pre-
sented by Senator Tillman to the
Clerks office in each county in
South Carolina as a warning to his
fellow citizens Of the necessity for
white unity. Lord, God of Hosts,
Be with us yet, Lest we forget,
Lest we forget"
The members of this group from
Edgefeld county were two negroes,
Dave Harris and Lawrence Cain,
both of whom are dead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Remarkable Cure of Dysentery.

Il was attacked with dysentery
about July Is, and used the doc
tors medicine and other remedies
with no relief, only getting worse
all the time. was unable to do
anything and my weight dropped
from l+5 to l25 pounds. / suffered
for about two months when l was ad
vised to use Chamberlain's collie,
cholera and diarrhoea remedy. I
used two bottles of it and it gave
me permanent relief" writes 8 w
Hill of Snow Hill, N. c. For sale
by all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Spartanburg's Good Fortune

The Journal and the people of Spartan
burg are to be congratulated upon the
removal of Mr. Harold Booker from
Greenville to the Getty of Success" to
reside. For the past five years Mr..
Booker has edited the Greenville Pied
mont, increasing very largely the in
fluence and prestige of the excellent
paper. Hereafter he will labor as faith
fully for the continued success of The
Journal of Spartanburg. Mr.. Booker
is a man of force and writer of un-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Billions Uut of Ground

Latest Government estimates place
the total valuation of the years crops
above ten billion dollars This is more
than the total real estate assessment
of any State, not excepting New York.
Some countries which consider them
selves important cannot muster, all
told, such sum of worldly goods. A
country which takes so much out Of
the ground in one year-not, reckoning
products of forest, mine and waters
is some country in material way
Charlotte Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
You're Bilious and Costive!

Sick headache, bad breath, sour
stomach, furred tongue and indiges-
ton, mean liver and bowels clog
ged. Clean up tonight. Get a CSC
bottle of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills to-day and empty the stomach
and bowels Of fermenting, gassy
foods and waste. A full bowel
movement gives satisfied, thank.
full feeling-makes you feel fine.
Effective. yet mild. Don't grippe.
26c, at your druggist. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for burns.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

The patriotic calamity howlers who
were lately so fearful that the Wilson
government would have to borrow
money to meet current expenses will of
course be pleased to note that the
Treasury comes cut of the fiscal year
with very comfortable surplus
even when the income tax has been
working little more than half time
Farm 4 Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Costly Treatment.

/ was troubled with constipation
and indigestion and spent hundreds
of dollars for medicines and treat.
ment, writes G H Hines, of Whit
low, Ark. Il went to a St. Louis
hospital, also to hospital in New
Orleans but no cure was effected.
On returning home / began taking
Chamberlain's tablets, and worked
right along. / used them for some
time and am now all right" Sold
by all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Petit Jurors. August Court

T NJ Glover, Meriwether
J L Mckinney, Plum Branch
T K Holmes, Modoc
M s Boatwright, Johnston
j K Corley, Hibler
A Harling, Blocker
CE Holston, Modoc
Walter Lanier, Blocker
T M Seigler, Parksville
M A Lott, Johnston
Daniel White, Hibler
j C Allen, Elmwood =.
H S Toney, Johnston
w n Mcdaniel, Jr., Modoc
w N Parrish, Meriwetber
Geo T Wicker, Trenton
w H Scott, Johnston
Harry Bunch, Meriwether
Chas Lamb. Johnston
NJ r Yonce, Johnston
Gary Miner, Hlbler
Geo w Wise, Trenton
A F Walton, Johnston
w NJ Sawyer, Johnston
L w Lyon, Plum Branch
H G Sanders, Plum Branch
A B Barton, Hibler
A + Shafer, Elmwood
w w Rhoden, Johnston
Wallace Robertson, Parksville
w B QUITS, Johnston
E M Zimmerman, Blocker
J G. McKie, Modoc
J P Seigler, Blocker
D A Paris, Trenton
J L Scott, Ward
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Call at the Office of clerk of court
and ask Mr.. Cogburn to show you the
photograph of the Legislature of 1868
which Senator Tillman recently sent
him. BY sending these'photographs to
every clerk of court in the State SEN
ator Tillman has rendered an in
valuable service to his constituency.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Should England become involved in
the war between Austria and Persia
the cotton growers of the South and
all lines of business would feel the
effects of this war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For ounty Treasurer.

Approaching your past favors for
Treasurer of Edgefeld County, | an
nounce my candidacy again for said office
and pledge myself to support the nomi'
nees Of the Democratic party. The
term of this office is now four years.
E. S. Johnson.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Treasurer of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
J. T. Minis.
l hereby announce that am can
didate for the office of county treas
urer and solicit the votes of the people,
pledging myself to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
j. F.. Smith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Sufficient rewards have been offered
for the apprehension of the villain who
attempted to kill DR.. Mcintosh of
Columbia to induce the leading detec-
tive agencies in the country to place
their best men in the field.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Within a few days it will be known
how many voters have enrolled over
the State for the primary. The figures
will give some idea of what per cent
OF the total vote two years ago was
fraudulent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

If you did not place your name on
the Democratic club and through the
failure to do so you are debarred the
privilege of voting, you have no one to
blame except yourself.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For Judge of Probate.

This is to announce that am a can
didate for reelection to the Office OF
Probate Judge. l shall abide the re-
suit of Primary Election and support
nominees thereof
w. T. Kinnaird.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Now that they have peace in Mexico
they do not know what to do with it.
Finally ''Uncle Sam" will have to take
Mexico under his permanent protection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Significant Remark

When the candidates for the senate
began discussing the asylum investiga-
tion one of the contemporaries had a
headline: Candidates have got to
asylum at last. "-Greenville News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

The treasury department in Wash
ington is not disturbed by the large
amount of gold that is going abroad on
account of the declaration of war in
Europe. "Uncle Sam" still has in cir
culation and stored in his vaults nearly
two billion dollars in gold. That is
enough to keep the wolf from the door.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Talk up the Edgeield High School.
While the first year was success, let's
make the second yeara greater success.
The faculty has been strengthened and
there is no reason why our High School
should not be ore of the very best in
the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

usual versatility. His leading edito-
rials, together with his pointed para
graphs, never fail to interest the
people, increasing the popularity of
the paper which he edits. Congratula-
lions to The Journal upon its good
fortune!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

The pardon record of the past three
years is giving South Carolina almost
as much notoriety as the wholesale
graft of the old State dispensary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Few Rights Left

A Chester man has been sent to jail
for beating his wife. Slowly but sure
ly all of mans personal rights are
being taken from him. Sporting Jour
nal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
A. R. Nicholson.

This is to announce that | am a
candidate for election to the office of
Master of this County, and that l will
abide tine result of the Primary Elec-
tion. j. H. Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For Master.

thereby announce that am a can
didate for reelection to the Office of
Master in Equity of Edgefeld County
and pledge myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary election.
S. NJ. Smith.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
R. M. Miyson.

l thereby announce my candidacy for
denomination by the Democratic party
for Representative in Congress from
the Second District, pledging myself
to comply with the rules of the party.
James F. Byrnes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

The Governor posed Tuesday in
Columbia for the moving picture
machine. But we do not believe the
movies" can save him from defeat.
1t will require votes to elect him and
reports from all parts of South Caro-
lima state that he is losing ground every
day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Good Reason for His Enthusi.
aSm.

When man has suffered for sew
eral days with colo, diarrhoea or
other form of bowel complaint and
is then cured sound and we'll by one
or two doses of Chamberlain's colo.
cholera and diarrhoea remedy, as is
often the case, it is but natural that
he should be enthusiastic in his
praise of the remedy, aid especially
is this the case of severe attack
when life is threatened. Try it
when in need of such remedy. 1t
never fails. Sold by all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For House of Representatives.

=. l respectfully announce that l am a
candidate for the House of Representa-
tives from Edgsfeld county and solicit
the support of the people. pledging
myself to abide the result of the Dem
ocratic primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Making New Record

For infinite varieties of cain South
Carolina has fairly outdone her own
inimitable self in the political contests
of this year. Charlotte Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
What Others Say
Good Homes

That country is most prosperous
whose working people have the best
and happiest home life.-Anderson In
telligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For Coroner.

l hereby announce that am can
didate for reelection to the office of
coroner of Edgeield county and pledge
myself to abide the result of the Dem
ocratic primary.
J. E. Holmes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Absent For Two Weeks.

shall be away on my vacation
from July 18th to August 3rd. du-
ring which time my office will be
closed. Mr.. E. j. Minis at Bank
of Edgefeld has kindly consented
to deliver finished work during my
absence.
Geo. F. Minis.
.July l4-2t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

The European war has already
caused wheat to advance eight or nine
cents per bushe!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Master in Equity of Edge
field county and solicit the support of
the people, pledging myself to abide
by the result OF the Democratic prima-
ry election.
D N;ohoI,o,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Candidates
Column
For Congress.

| respectfully announce that l am a
candidate for Congress from the End
Congressional district, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Democratic
party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

The war cloud that overshadows
Europe is larger than mans hand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
ELROY G.. SMITH

HYDRAULIC AND SANITARY ENGINEER.
WATER SUPPLY. GOOD ROADS. LAND SUB
DIVISION AND SURVEYS.
REPORTS AND PLANS.
GIG HARRISON BLD5. AUGUSTA, GA.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For Magistrate.

respectfully announce that | am q
candidate for the Office of magistrate
of the 4th judicial district and will
abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
| Il her.by announce that am a
candidate for the office of magistrate
of the 9th judicial circuit of Edgefeld
county and pledge myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
w. E. Turner.
The friends of R. N. Edmunds beg
to announce his candidacy for the Of
flee of magistrate in fifth judicial dis
trict, subject to rules of democratic
primary, and pledge him, if elected. to
the faithful discharge of the duties of
the office and to support nominees of
democratic party.
l hereby announce that l am can
didate for reelection to the office of
magistrate of the 1st judicial district
of Edgefeld county, pledging myself
to abide the result of the Democratic
primary.
N. L. Brunson.
The friends of w. w. Miller anf
nounce his candidacy for the office O
Magistrate of the 4th Judicial District
Of Edgefeld County. pledging him to
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary.
Friends.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
For Auditor.

J respectfully announce that am a
cal. lidate for reelection to the office
of auditor of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide the result of the
Democratic primary.
j. r. Zimmerman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

I hereby announce that am can
didate for the office of auditor of
Edgefeld county and pledge myself to
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary.
e. M Mellirhaon
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Smile Provokers

Wife-Any fashions in that pa
per, Jack?
Jack (who has just settled dress
makers bill)--Yes, but they're no
use to you, dear. It's yesterdays
paper.
Sllicus-What's the matter, old
man? You look unhappy.
Cynicus-I am. I'm almost as un-
happy as a woman with a secret
that nobody wants to know.-Club
Fellow.
Gladys-Jack really has soft
spot in his heart for me.
Muriel-How do you know?
Gladys-He says he is always
thinking of me.
Muriel-Why man doesn't think
with his heart. The soft spot must
be in his mead.
The most ghastly superstition has
often its base in a ludicrous fact.
1t is like the case of Jones.
Jones, said a man, tells me that
his wooden leg gave him great pain
l. asst night
Nonsense. was the reply. How
could his wooden leg pain him?"
His wife. explained the man,
hit him over the head with it. ."-Ex.
A doctor attended an old lady
from Scotland who had caught a Sc
we're cold.
did your teeth chatter when you
felt the chill coming over you?''
asked the doctor.
II dinna ken, doctor; they were
lying on the table," was the pleas
ant response.
Tourist-"You have an unusual
ly large acreage of corn under cul-
tivation. Don't the crows annoy you
a great deal? ?"
Farmer-"Oh not to any extent. -
Tourist-"That's peculiar, con-
sidering you have no scarecrows. "
Farmer-"Oh, we'll you see, Pm
out here good part of the time
myself,"--Sacred Heart Review.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

| respectfully announce that am a
canidate for the House OF Representa-
tives and solicit the support Of the
people. pledging myself to abide the re-
suit of the Democratic Primary.
S. T. Williams.
| hereby announce that l am can
didate for reelection to the House of
Representatives, and pledge myself to
abide the result Of the Democratic
party.
J. P. DeLaughter.
l hereby announce that am can
didate for the House of Representa-
tives, subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic Party, and agree to abide the
result of the election, and support the
nominees of the party.
NJ. P. Wells.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
Wednesday, July 29th.
It nevee occurs to fools that merit
and good fortune are closely united
GOETHE

Less than 30 days to. the first primary
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $50 per year
Sa advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Entered as second class matter at
the postoffice at Edgefeld. S. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu-
sions and Political Notices published at
advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29
hinged, Streaked and Striped
LEGISLATURE.

Clerk OF Court w. B. Cogburn
az received the following letter
from Senator B. r. Tillman, also
.he> photograph mentioned in the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

No communications will be published
uslless accompanied by the writer's
name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

| hereby announce that | am candi-
date for the Office of magistrate for
the 9Th judicial district of Edgefeld and
will abide the result of the primary
election. j. C.. Zimmerman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-07-29

C. NJ. Mellichamp.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
ROOMS AND BOARD

ROOM and board. IS per week
walking distance. Call Main s151.
BOARD and room in private fam
lily. home privileges easy walk
ing distance. ia So g st. Main
sass.
ROOM with or without board. as
So. E Main 6194.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
EXCHANGE
LOST

LOST-Brow fur neck piece, val
ued as gift. Reward. Main 1914
LOST-Gofd brooch. amethyst set.
on Grant or Division av Reward.
LIS So. sth or phone Main SECS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09

The Times Is never sold at a
discount price; more than nine-
tenths of the circulation is I'm the
city of Tacoma; every copy dis
tributed I'm any manner whatso-
ever IL PAID FOR! This is true
of NO OTHER NEWSPAPER
PUBLISHED IN TACOMA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
MOTORCYCLES

1914 Twin Merkel, fully equipped.
sl7ti 1913 Indian. s1zBs 1919
Flanders. $50. a snap. at e1s y
so. iAth ST
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
WANTED TO BUY


BEST prices paid for secondhand
furniture and tools. 212S Pacific
av. Main 1912.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
SNAP S2l5O

5-room modern, up-to date bun
galow, built for myself but am
going TO leave town and must sac
rifice. Home is on two lots facing
two streets with lawn and trees
and half basement. This is a dandy
house and a bargain Would take
$500 cash and balance on easy
terms. Add. Dds. Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
Jobs Wanted-Male

OOoo w Oil tOo "xl6lC
MAN 40 years, single, sober, indus
trious. wants position as porter
in hotel or warehouse, city -col
lector. city salesman; reference and
bond furnished IL desired. Address
William F. Peyser, 1871 So. G st.
Telephone Main 1855, Newport Ho-
tel Tacoma, Wn. e
EXPERIENCED chicken and duck
man wishes to build up farm for
some one, or care for poultry ranch.
Can build or do all necessaries on
farm. Good references; ability
guaranteed. Call or write W. Bot
tiger. 1o13 East 35th ST. -
MAN of 20 wishes position of any
kind; good worker ana willing
viii accept any kind of work. Call
Main SS22-Y.
THOROUGHLY experienced stieker
or plsner hand; used to detail
work. Add. Gil, Times. =.
EXPERIENCED man would like
any kind of teamster job. Well
acquainted In city; good references.
Add. D-9. Times.
MAN wants work of any kind.
Good driver; elevator. Add. D-4.
Times.
SITUATION wanted as dyer or
cleaners helper, years expert
ence. Married, 2 children. Am in
poor circumstances. VIII take any
kind of work. Add. DIS, Times
]. w. ADAMS, 934 So. d st. 1 want
any kind of work. Can do some
carpenter work.
wANTED-Work of any descrip-
ton; wages no object. Add. D-s.
Times. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-09
40 ACRES FOR
TRADE

One of the finest 40-acre ranches
in Pierce county; Is acres in cul-
tivation; acres In hops; 5-room
house, barn. hop house, chicken
house, bunk house and root house
good well, some pigs and chickens;
8 cows, horse, wagon harness,
plows and other tools; an ideal
country home. one that is making
money; will take city property as
first payment. The hops will pay
the balance. Better hurry. CD
ACRES CLOSE IN
Say, II you want a 5-acre ranch
that Is really making money, also
a real attractive country home with
all city conveniences, a place that
you can settle down on and be in
dependent the rest of your life, we
have got IL. Its In town; SC fare.
fine buildings and orchard. lots of
clover, cows, chickens and tools.
See US about this. It's a dandy.
We have some fine 1ogged-off
land for $40 an acre on terms. CD
+. f. GREGORY co. Inc
National Realty Bldg, Second Floor