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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-10-24

The only thing that beats paying
debts Is not making them.-Holmes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Good Roads Meeting.

The citizens of Trenton are deeply
interested in improving the old Plank
Road which leads to Augusta. They
have held a meeting to discuss the
matter and have called a meeting to be
held at Edgefeld Friday, June 10. We
hope large number of citizens will
attend this meeting and give every en-
couragement and assistance possible
toward the improvementof of this public
highway. The plan OF the Trenton
citizens, as we understand it, is to
clay that portion where the sand is
heavy, making it modern road. This
can be done and that too without any
C considerable outlay of money, as citi-
zens along the road will give the time
Of their teams for hauling clay. The
county supervisor should send his road
working force when the work begins
and also have his road foreman super
in tend the improvement. Attend
the mass meeting on June 10 and let's
see what can be done.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

people among whom he worked at
Parksville did not know whence be
came. After he was committed to
jail, Deputy Sheriff Williams wrote
TO an address in Virginia which
Wade gave him in order to learn
something of the man, and the re-
ply was that no such person had
ever resided in that county. To
some he gave his name Walter
Wade and to others he called him
self Lee Wade.
He was fine specimen of physi-
cal manhood and was we'll educated,
possessing decided talent for paint
ing and drawing. Money was being
raised here to get the fellow out of
the trouble but it seems that Wade
was afraid to wait until his release
could be served.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Escaped Through Roof.

A white man known here as Wal.
ter Wade escaped from Jail some
time during Sunday night by MAX
ing a hole in the roof and letting
himself down to the ground by
means of blankets tied together. As
he made practically no noise, Mr..
S. w. Nicholson, the jailer, knew
nothing of WaGe's escape until he
saw the blankets Monday morning.
Wade was committed to Jail the
latter part of March, being charged
with forging check on the Bank
of Parksville. At the time the al
legged offense was committed he was
working at saw mill near Parks
vile. The belief is current that
Walter Wade was an assumed name
and that the man would not give
his real name. 1t is said shat the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
''iS -.
Trenton Good Roads Meeting,

There was a most enthusiastic
meeting held at Wise Hall at
4 o'clock this afternoon in the
interest of securing a good clay
road from this point to Augusta,
Georgia. There were several very
interesting talks and committees
were appointed to confer with the
representatives of Johnston and
Edge6eld, who will be as much or
more benefited by such highway
than the citizens of this town. 1t
was decided to ask for a rousiug
mass meeting at Edgefeld on Fri
day, June 10th at IL a. M, when
ways and means will be discussed
for financing the project. The
United States Government is ex-
pected to assist financially and it is
hoped that government engineer
may be detailed to come to Edge
field County to assist the local of
icials. A committee was named to
confer with our senator's and repre-
sentative in Washington to ascer-
tain just how far the Government
would and could go to assist in
building this road. This is mat
ter of vital importance to the mer-
chants and the city of Augusta, as
we'll as to Edgefeld county in gen.
eral. and it is felt to be the duty of
every good citizen to assist to the
extent of his ability in this progress
sive step. 1t is big undertaking,
but the benefit to be derived from
it are so gre. at it is believed
the appeal for aid will be needed
by every progressive citizen.
Trenton, S. c., June 8, '94.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
The Babcock Sanitarium.

1t is fortunate for the people of South
Carolina that such a man as DR.. j. w.
Babcock, formerly superintendent OF
the State Hospital for the Insane, is
not to leave the State. The announce
ment has just been made that he has
purchased a large tract of land at
Pinehurst, suburb of Columbia, and
will establish thereon private sani-
tarium that will accommodate 100 pa
tients. The institution will be modern
in every particular. Dr.. Babcock will
have DR.. Eleanor B. Saunders as his
assistant. With these two celebrated
specialists on insanity and nerve dis
eases at its head, it is not probable
that another Institution of the kind can
be fo Ind anywhere in the country that
will surpass it. The establishment of
the Babcock sanitarium in Columbia
will be boon to suffering humanity
in this and adjoining States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Candidate For Reelection.

Hon. James F. Byrnes who has
served the second, district in con-
gress for the past four yeals an
nounces his candidacy for re-elec-
tion. From the day that he entered
upon his duties as congressman Mr..
Byrnes has not only been at his post
but he has been alert and active,
looking after the interests of his
constituency. He has filled places
on many important committees
which afforded him al opportunity
of rendering faithful service to the
country at large. He has been in
strumental both directly and in
directly in enacting laws that have
been promotive of the public veal.
When the campaign opens Mr..
Byrnes will come before our people
and will give in person An account
of his stewardship.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Picnic at County Home.

Following the custom which was
established several years ago, the
Edgefeld county Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union gave pic
mic dinner at the County
Home Tuesday for the benefit of
the inmates. Ladies attended from
Johnston, Harmony, Trenton and
Edgefeld. A bountiful picnic din
ner was served and later in the at
ternoon a we'll filled plate and
bouquet of flowers were sent 10
each one of the inmates. Religious
services were conducted by Rev. G.
T. Hutchinson, pastor of Harmony
and the Methodist church at John
ston. Supervisor A. A. Edmunds
was present and thanked the ladies
for their thoughtful kindness to the
inmates Of the Home, which now
number only Is. Lemonade and
iced tea were served throughout the
day in practically unlimited guam
tity. Steward and Mrs. j. R. Sour
ry always welcome the ladies and
give them their assistance and hear
ty cooperation in making happy
the lives into which there seldom
comes ray of sunshine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Enroll Your Name.

Do not procrastinate in the matter
of placing your name on the roll OF
your club. Unless this is done you
will be unable to vote. Not only en-
rol your own name but remind your
n eighbor to do the same thing. The
new party rules were not intended to
debar any white Democrat from vo-
ting. If you fail to place your name on
the roll you will debar yourself. You
have two months in which to do this
but if you begin to procrastinate, the
final day may pass without your name
being enrolled. Call upon the secreta
ry of your club the first opportunity
and record your name as member OF
the club. The fact that it was on the
old roll avails nothing All of the old
rolls have been annulled.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
We Never Did.

A few days ago a know-it-all
called our attention to the fact that
we never saw a bald-headed wo-
man. says an exchange. Well,
what of that? There are a good
many things we never saw a woman
do. We never saw a woman
who would refuse to subscribe for
the home paper because it advocates
temperance and law enforcement
We never saw woman sit on a
dry goods box and "cuss" out the
town because she couldn't buy a
bottle of blind tiger liquor. We never
saw woman 90 fishing with bot
tie of bait" in her hip pocket, sit
all day on the damp ground, go
home drunk at night and abuse her
husband and children because they
don't believe lie she told about a
''big fish" that broke the hook and
got away after she had nearly land
ed it. We never saw woman yank
off her coat, give her pants a hitch,
spit on her hands and swear she
could whip the biggest man in
town. Come to think of it, there
are a good many things we never
oaw a woman do and don't want to
either.-Adair County Ky News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Closing Exercises of Red Oak
Grove School.

Mr.. Editor: 1t was the writer's
privilege to attend the closing exer-
cises of the Red Oak Grove school
last evening. This school is taught
by Mrs. Mamie Walker. The en-
tertainment was a splendid success.
For more than two hours the audi
ence was held in deepest interest.
All the exercises gave evidence of
through drilling. 1t all reflected
great credit upon the teachers. The
threatening clouds prevented there
being as large crowd as otherwise
would have been, but the audience
was very good. Music was fur
nished by Messrs. E. w. Thurmond
and G. Dorm on their violins. The
teacher was efficiently assisted in
the program by her son DR.. Eddie
Walker who has Just completed his
course in dentistry in Atlanta. He
is son of whom the mother should
be justly proud. Mrs. Walker
seems to hare a special talent for
teaching and especially for this
kind of work. And her long er-
perience in teaching makes her a.
most efficient teacher and any COM
munity which may get her to teach
will be very fortunate. Ilearn that
she is elected to teach here another
year. The entire community spent
most of the day yesterday in the
Grove of the church, enjoying ice
cream, lemonade and cake. They
seem proud of their teacher, and
we'll they may be.
G. w. Bussey.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Flower Mission Meeting.

The w. G. T. U. held their
regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. E: S. Johnson on Mon day af-
ternoon. The president Mrs. J. L.
Minis being absent, Mrs. Rainsford
conducted the devotional exercises
and Mrs. w. Il. Dunovant took
charge of the pro gram. This meet
ing is always observed as the
Flower Mission meeting and Mrs.
W. B. Cogburn who is superin tend
ent : of this department made
her annual report. About $50 had
been expended in this work. Plans
were made for going to the County
Home the next day for the annual
picnic to the inmates. 1t is always a
pleasure to have the young people
with US and especially when they
add so much to our program as Miss
Florence Peak did on this occasion
in the song of the flowers W hich
was beautifully rendered.
Frances Willard johnson, the
three months old baby of our hos
tess, was presented to the body, her
behavior at this time was so perfect
that one might suppose she imbibed
something from her name sake.
Mrs. johnson proved herself de-
lightful hostess. The rooms were
attractive with ferns and pot plants
and she served her guests wish most
delicious ice cream with black fruit
and silver cake. Several visitors
were present. Member.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Nearly One Hundred Letters.

The beautiful custom of show
ering" friends who are departing
upon long journey with letters
prevails in many places. These let
tels which contain parting greet
ings are presented with the under
standing that they are not to be
opened until their recipients have
actually embarked upon the voyage.
When Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Snuggs
left Edgefeld for China last year,
they were "showered" with letters
from Edgeield friends which were
not opened until after they boarded
the steamer in New York. Before
Mrs. Mamie Tilllnan and Miss
Helen Tillman left last Saturday
for New York, from which port
they will sail for Europe tomorrow,
they were 'showered" with letters
that contained parting greetings.
Mrs. Tillman received more than SO
from pupils of the Deestrick Skule
and from other friends, and Miss
Helen was the recipient of more
than 25 letters from her friends.
None of these letters will be opened
until these ladies have passed out of
New York harbor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

If your masticating machinery is in
c!ined to get out of order, better have
it repaired at once. All of the dentists
in South Carolina will assemble in an
nual convention in Greenville next
week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Honor Roll Edgefield Graded
School 9th and 9th Months
Combined.

lst Grade-Elizabeth Thinner.
man, Mary Marsh, Allen George
Thurmond, Royal Shannonhouse,
Jack Feltham, Handsford Minis,
Robert Tompkins, Ruth Nichol-
son.
Advanced lst-Allen Edwards,
Robert Arthur, Felicia Minis, Eliza
beth Paul.
End Grsde-John Wells, Wal
lace Sheppard, Isabel Byrd, Edwin
Rives, Tom Bailey, Elizabeth Lott,
Benjamin Cogburn, J. c. Hughes,
Tillie Harris, Earl Quarles.
3rd Grade-Mobley Sheppard,
George Tompkins, Corrie Cheat
ham, Eleanor Minis, Helen Mich
olson, Mitchell Wells, Raymond
Folk, Frances Carpenter, Robert
QUITS.
+th Grade-Lois Minis, William
Folk, Willie McManus, Dixson
Zimmerman.
5th Grade-Norma Shannonhouse,
Strom Thurmond, Raymond Duno-
want, Edith QUITS.
9Th Grade-Edwin Folk, Arthur
BRITT, James Porter, James Bacon
Sharpton, Ilene Harling, Jack
Hart. - 'ra:.s.@
7th Grade-Margaret May, Viii
lie Peak, Juanita Reynolds, Lucille
Reel, Fred Mays.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Letter Written SO Years Ago.

Old papers, letters and doeu-
men;s that resurrect the past and
bring it before the present genera
ZION are always more or less inter-
es,ing, and at this particular time,
owing to the threatened conflict
with Mexico and the papers being
filled with memorials to the heroes
who: were losta at Tampico, old letters
bearing upon the Civil War are pc
culiarly Interesting, e pecially when
they contain information Of direct
interest to persons and families
living in our county. Thoughtful
as he is, Mr.. J. w. r. DeLaughter
brought the editor of The Adverti-
ser an old letter which will be read
with interest by a goodly number
of our readers. The letter was
written by j. A. Tillman in the
line of battle near pallas. Ga, so
years ago last Monday, and, if we
mistake not, informed Mr.. De-
Laughter's grandfather of the death
of his son on the battlefield, the
Confederate army then being en-
gagged in opposing the March of
Gen. Sherman. The letter is as
follows:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Every Voter Should Enroll.

Let everyone now interest himself as
good citizen in getting his own name
on the club roll, the new roll. Ask
your neighbor about his name. Let there
be a cordial, broad-minded spirit about
the whole business. See that the new
requirements are complied with, ir-
respective of a mans political pro-
clivities. Greenwood Index.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Live Business Organization.

The time was when money was the
"power behind the throne" in COM
munity, but in this day and time the
handspring of community is q live
business organization. Idle capital is
worse than no capital at all; the object
of good business organizations to put
idle capital to work. Dillon Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
DISTINGUISHING Himself.

If any citizen is deprived of his right
to vote in the coming primary he will
have only himself to blame. The club
rolls will be open from Tuesday, June
9th to July 28th, which will give every
man an opportunity to quality himself
as a voter. Camden Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
Will Need 'em.

Mrs. Pankhurst having rented a
room right opposite Buckingham
Palace, it is easy to understand why
the Government is going to raise ten
new regiments at once.-News and
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Nine. Ernestine Schumann-Heink is
no longer burdened with husband.
Hereafter along with her operatic
singing she will doubtless sing the
praises of the divorce court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

1t has been estimated that the num-
Der of immigrants coming to this coun-
try this year will exceed all former re-
cords. An estimate has been made in
Washington that the number willreach
the enormous total of l, 351, 900. One
fifth of this number have been from
Italy and in the main will make unde-
sirable citizens.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
A Bird in the Hand.

Railroad Commissioner Richards has
blossomed out as a Blease candidate
for Cove rnor, but he holds on to his
present office on the theory we suppose
that bird in the hand is worth two in
the ush.-Orangeburg Times and
Democrat
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
A Pertinent Question.

What does all this glad commence
ment season, with its medals and hon
ors, public speaking and bright and
happy faces, mean to the boy whose
father will not let him go to SCHOOL,
NeWberry Observer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Some of those Spaniards did not take
kindly to the coming of Colonel Roose-
velt to Madrid. His charge with the
Rough Riders still fingers in their
memory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Can anybody tell US what the lead
ing issue will be in the approaching
gubernatorial campaign? There has
been such a scramble to get first hold
on prominent coat-tail that the is
sues seem to have been overlooked by
most of the candidates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Cupid cuts some curious capers. The
other day Boston man and his for
mer wife were remarked after being
divorced for eight years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Mr.. Duncan has filed his pledge as
candidate for governor. Probably
some of those coat-tail swingers induc
ed him to run so they would not tail
the ticket.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

woman suffrage is a.great question
for clubs to consider. Headline. The
Advertiser wouldn't dare suggest any
form of "club" as means of dealing
with the situation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

The drought is cutting everything
short except the crop of candidates.
Seven candidates for State offices filed
their pledges yesterday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Wonder who'll be the thirteenth can
didate for the Office of governor to flle
his pledge next Tuesday?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Cotton looks very promising in this
county. At least the portion that is
UP. Itwould bea correct estimate to
say that something like 40 per cent. is
yet to come up.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
What Others Say
There Now!

With all due respect to everybody,
some of these Aoppy, fabby and flop
sided dresses give one the impression
of draped scarecrow.-Greenville.
News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Has anybody seen the governmentre-
port on the blackberry crop! we are
vital!v interested.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

The dispensary is making good since
its re-establishment in Lexington coun-
ty. Five homicides in less than two
months is Lexington's record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

While President Wilson is marry
ing off his daughters ex-President
Roosevelt is marrying off his sons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Wonder how long it will take some
college graduates to learn that tney
have much yet to learl.?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Religious bodies everywhere, both
small and large, are endorsing the Hob
son prohibition amended to the Ma
tional CO lstitution, which indicates
that public sentiment favors the amend
m. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

The best news that Washington has
sent out in long time is the estimate
placing the yield of wheat at about
billion bushels.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Edgefeld county is not keeping
abreast of the times. It hasn't can
didate in the race for governor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

The Advertiser suggests that the
question of holding an encampment for
the South Carolina militia be referred
to the mediators at Niagara.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Uncle Sam and John Bull can con-
sole each other. One has the Mexl-
cans on his hands, while the other has
the militant suffragettes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Wonder what Mr.. McLaurin's next
move will be? He cuts so many po-
litical antics that one is prepared to
expect almost anything.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

And still the wonder grows in Edge
field that the supply of gasoline does
not become exhausted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

Instead of taking up time with poll
tics Senator E. D. Smith is still at his
post in Washington.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10

The boot will be on the other leg.
Just watch Greenville extract" all of
the cash from the jeans of those
dentists next week.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-10
For House of Representatives

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.
Up. DeLaughter.