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Edsref ield Aavertiser J. L. MIMS, - - - EDITOR. Subscription Pri'?-S ;nt to an j address for one y*.-. -.60; for ^x monti:.-. 75c; for three months, 50c Payr?Me in advance. Ka ir? for Advertising-One inch tirst "usertion, $1.00; each subsequent i osertion, 50c. Want Notices, one cent per ?ord, each insertion. Other local lotices, ten cents per line for first ?n ..ertion; five cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries and .Tributes of Respect, Notices of Thanks, and al' "personal notices of a political nature/fare charged for as regular ad vertisements. Liberal contracts made for rh. six, and twelve months WEDNESDAY, MAR. 4, 1903. Is it not time the Business League was taking on new life ? There are matters that should receive attention, no tably, the morning schedule and a new depot. Col. F. N, K. Bailey has within the last week received a very flattering offer from the Shelbyville Female col lege, of Shelbyville, Ky., but has declined the offer to re main in Edgefield. Despite tVo rumors to the contrary, we have it from Col. Bailey's .own lips that he has no idea of leaving Edgefield. The S. CC, I. is a fixture in our town. The only thing need ed is the building which will be forthcoming. . TEACHERS' SALARIES. NO less high authority than the Southern Educational Board states that in four southern states, of which, unfortunately, South ? Carolina is one, the average salary of teachers in public schools is less than $146 pre school year. This accounts, to a great dejree, for the im perfect methods, low stand ard, in short, the general un satisfactory condition of the. public schools of the states in question. It is impossible for a school to occupy a higher plane than the degree of ef ficiency, intellectuality and ideals of the teacher. Futh ermore, greater efficiency i cannot be had without great V er compensation. No young man or woman can be ex pected co spend time and mon ^ ey in better preparing and more thoroughly equipping themselves for teaching when j, there is no greater induce ment than $146 per annum ?. held out to them. ...j. Those who cultivate and ^ develop the minds and mould the chargetea^of children ^i^to1^^^ tne bestr talent ob tainable-a specialist at home with his specialty. Such, however, cannot be had for $146 per annum. The labor er is worthy of his hire. A Visiting Minister The Rev. J. H. Graves, of Green wood, who, it is whispered, waB at tracted hither by a very dear friend who resides temporarily in the Horn's Creek-Ropers sectioD, preached in our Mothodist church on Sunday morning and evening last and at McKendree in the af ternoon. This youog minister made a profound impression upon his hearers whose undivided at tention beheld while be declared the whole counsel of God with the earnestness of one imbned with _^powerand unction from on high. Rsv. Mr. Graves is possessed of many talents which, as he improves them, will make bim a shining mark in the church militant and wiri for him a crown of glory in the church triumphant. We hope to bear bim again in Edgefield-dou btless we shall. CLARK'S HILL Dear ADVERTISER. We are again having some nice spring-like weather, and I as sure you it is welcomed by all. It is just right to prepare the land for the plough. Some varieties of fruit were injured by the cold of last week, not very much, however, we are glad to say. Several large trees were blown across the rail road track last Monday night near here. They were run into by through freight No. 13.1 No damage was done, as the train was heavily loaded and going up grade. It seems that the "Good Road"' question has gotten to be very popular among most ^J?^our correspondents. I hopethat some of the good advice given in Mr. Markert's letter of last issue will be heed ed in the near future, for our roads are getting into an al most impassable condition. We all must and can sym pathize with poor "Sol" who is stuck in the mud and can not go to see his best girl without muddying up her car pet floor. Clean, your feet and scratch your head, old fellow, and write some more of your interesting letters. Write about your pretty girls, or come over and I'll show you some of mine. Wonder where ^School Boy" is this week ? Not in the mud,I hope. Come again, old boy, and tell of your pret ty arirls. I think that some of our farmers could shake hands with Bro. Bell on the talking line. Mr. William Cogburn, of Edgefield, who is visiting the public gins of the county, spent last Tuesday night with Mr. Robert Scott, Miss Caddie Merriwet'.iv.r is visiting Mrs. George Wal ker near Augusta. Mr. H. A. Adams spent a few days in Edgefield last week, mule hunting. Mrs. Mattie Rich is visit ing friends and relatives at Parksville this week. From what I can hear, we will soon have telephone con nections with Augusta, and this means connection with all important towns in South Carolina. Hurrah for Clark's Hill ! The charter for the ''C. M. A." lodge has been received. The first meeting was held Saturday night. The follow ing officers were elected : J M Rich, President; J F Dow ling, vice-President; Robert L Scott, Secretary and Treas urer; John T. Middleton, Speaker; Frank Middleton, Sentinel, and Frank Scott, Director. An eaves dropper was caught the first night and was almost frightened to death. One new member is to be initiated at the next meeting. INCOGNITUS. JOHNSTON. WRITTEN FOR LAST WEEK. To whom it may concurr?, we would state that the blue bird is n native of this state. This much tu refutation of the statement, that they bad relumed early this year. Twelve ycarB ago, with a neat box ueat, we enticed a pa;r in our front 3rard, and last year they came again and raised two bro-.dB ot birds. During the winter they re peatedly visited their nest, and war has begun between them and the Eugli?h sparrows. Ever and anon it becomes necessary to brint to their aid the parlor r fie. Th? l)luo bird is the greatest insect tl? stroyer of all birds, very useful in a garden, and will always nest near a dwelling when a suitable place can be found. The New Century club will give an entertainment in the r fu ture for the benefit of theh library. A sociable at Dr. LaGrone's on Friday evening contributed to the pleasure of the very young ladies and their escorts. A "Tackey" party at Dr. D. T. Ouzts' on the same evening amus ed the ciowd and. added to the fund of the good missionary sisters Our pleasure seekers !f?jk for ward to two more Lyceum treats. Miss Bessie Altraan, of Batee burg, is visiting Mrs. J. A. Rich ardson. Owing to every available recep tacle for oil being full to overflow ing, and the non appearance of an incoming tank, our mill bas Sus pended operation for . short while. An Edgefield lady visited our embroidery class last Friday and expressed her intention of coming over for some lessons. We will give her a cordial welcome, of course, but would it not be more convenient to get up a class in vour town? We can furnish an instructor. I am pretty sure sev eral of Mrs. Pechman's pupils are sufficiently thorough to impart their skill. THIS WEEK'S LETTER : Our town was taken by storm on Thursday afternoon last by the an nouncement of the marriage of Mr. Ray Ivey and Miss Lona White. It wes a run-away affair. They were secretly married dur ing the day and she boarded the train ostensibly for Edgefield. He left for his place of business. To all appearance both were oblivi ous of the presence of the other. These young people are general fa vorites and good wishes of all go with them to Wyoming, their new home. The New Century club met at the residence of Prof. Betbea on Friday last, the subject being "Humorous Writers," followed by funny songs, recitations and a fun ny story by each member. The Old Folks concert was re peated on Friday evening last. Mrs. Jame's White leaves in H I day or two for Spartanburg, io visit her sister, Mrs. E. E. An drews, and to attend a wedding and will take in the annual "Mu sicale" of that city. Mrs. James A. Richardson ie isitiug h?r brother in Savannah. Mrs. Hugh Murkerson, of An derson C. H., is visiting her moth ar, Mrs. Landrum. Our oil mill is running day and night. On Thursday last the yield of oil was something over 900 gal- 1 lons within the 24 hours. The desire for fine chickens con tinues to grow. Mr. Y. May will devote his attention to barred Plymouth Rocks. Mr. \V.T;.Wal lon received this week a trio of white Leghorns. Mr. A. P. Lott ? will rais* buff Plymouth Rocks, and Mr. P. N. Lott expects to try white Plymouth Rocks. The lat ter is the happy owner of a sow , wilh ten of I he prettiest pigs we ever saw in one drove. None for sale. PLEASANT LANE. It ba? been quite a while since you have hoard from rae, however, [ am atilt in the "land of the liv-* ing," and will trj to give you a few dote. Rain ! ruin ! Did you ever prje 90 much in your life ? The winn on last Monday night was terri; I- , uprooting a great many large tra? E brough this part of the couuty. it .i ust have doue great, damage >u other parts of the wn?!d. W^ali ought to be tru y thankful thai it was as light as it '.vas. Gram wacs looking fine until th. ?:isr cold "snap," hui it lo)>Bpret ty sick now. Tae writer bad the pleasure of attending a delightful sociable at the little new cottage reoeutly com pleted aud owned by Bachelor Jae. B. Miuica, near Berea church, ou the Blocker road. It wus given ou Friday evening. Feb. 20th, and it was an evening of great enjoy ment tor young and old. There wf?re a h ?st cf school children preseut aud it was -amusing to see them ail dauciug at one. When the invitation ca ne inviting us to be present we thought probably there would be a mmriage before we all disbanded. But alas ! nev er. Jim saye be is "too old" tu think about marrying now. Mrs. Sarah Boone is still quite sick. Her daughter, Miss Susie, is expected home tomorrow from Co lumbia, where she bas been it busiuess for tho past month. Mrs. Arthur Herring aud Mrs R. H. Parks have been on the sick list for the past week, but are much better at this writing. Miss Beg ie Padgett left Pleas ant Laue last Sunday to visit rela tives at Delphi and Johnston. Hurry back ''Bees," we can't do without you. I think Valentines were raging more this year than ever befure, comic ones especially. I have seen some "dandys." Mr. J. L. Timm-ruian, of Au gusta, was here Saturday and Sun day vis ting relatives ant sweet heart?. Come again, Jeff. The Pleasant Lunn hoys hav?i the i;d vantage of you. you are so 'nroff. Much puccesa lu the ADVERTISBK "AMICUS". PARKVILLE WRITTEN FOR LAST WEEK. Dear ADVERTISER: We have had amie cold and windy weather, but I hope it will FOCH be over. The terrible wind we had Monday .ii.Jo blew M?. John BiuusonV ch ?i?..< . down. The great rheumatic re ferro of rheumatism, but mt \ Contagious B Scrofula, Sores, ? SUM! all diseases arising frc Endorsed by physicians an where after tl SOO NOT INJURE TH; 0>eaUem?n j-I tata pltwwuro ID bear o? your *" KHOTI?ACIDE TWO bottles < bo of aa/ benefit to you In advertising ; Youri truly, W. H. R ?fr_ All Druggists, fi.oo; or j Bobbitt Chemical Co., * BANK MM EDCEFIELD S. C. State and County Depositors O IRCCTOR3, J. C. SHEPPARD, W. W. ADAMS, J. M. BOUKNIGHT, J. A. BENNETT, J. M COBB, B. S. HOLLAND, A. S. TOMPKINS. C. C. FULLER W. E. PRESCOTT. OFFICERS1 J. C. SMPPARD, President W. W. ADAMS, vice-President. E. J. Hms, Cashier. J. H. ALLIN, Ass't Cast le Paysinterast on deposits by s|?e?!t contract. Money to loan on liberal terms. Prompt and polite attention to tutsi ! net*. YOUR Account Solidi; d Enginesand Boilers, and Gins GET OUR PRICES. Complete Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil and Fertilizer Mill Outfits, Gin. PreBS Cane Mill,and Shingle Outfits. Buil.dlltf, trifft, Futir}, Y uric and Railroad Casticgs, Railroad, Mil Machinists'and Faotory Supplies. Belting, Picking, Injectors, Pipe Fittings,Saw?, Files, Otters, etc. We ca?t every day. Work 150 Hand*. Foundry, Machine, Boiler, Press and Gin Work? TS^" Repa ts Promptly Don? Ward Iron Worts & Supply Co At'dUSTA, GA The trustees of the P. H. S. Jil 0 think i?g of running the school'-bu until i tie rnidd'eof Juue. We are all well pleased with our teacher and hope our school will last. We ar? going to ha ve an entertainment tbuu^ii WIIOM il. does-.close, and Col. Ans :,<i!. Greenville, IR invited !u rii?k-; Iheopenii ? addreRP. Mies Cooper, from near McCoi ?? ck. ppt'iil im\ ;-1*! 11 rciny and Sun . d;iy willi Misa Elia Parks. She j .ilsu attended lae Valentine party jut Mis,* SaiJiu i'arks last Saturday . nigh!. Col. and Mrs. W. J. Talbert h av? 'ret ur ed home from Waah I m^ion. ?V" i-.? ??ad lo se? them. i.he d?a-;*-'' ' i useo'a'' J s g-'ii g around among the school childron, bul so fur it hus been v?ry tight with mo#1 ot them. Misses Nut tie Bell bud Ninnie Peurifcy ha\e been qutie sics with it, and Mrs. J. T. LuiJejohn'is aleo on the sick list. Prof. Crim says he is going to quit huutiug fur this staeon, du you blame him? He bays that when the weather gets warmer he is going to t< y fishing, lt is to be hoped he will have better luck. We do not thiuk though he is waiiiug fur warmer weather to fish on di y laud. However we think he is having very goud luck there. 1 suspect l??u?b bo has better luck on laud than he will have m water. Today was little Miss Kathleen Parks' birtuday and she gave her friends a delightful candy pull ing. The children came at thret o'clock and enjoyed themselves playing gaines ut all kinds until they were called into tho dining ruom. Alaster Harry Marsh with Miss Kathleen P,irks, Herbert Parks witn Martha Bel , Glover Alorgau with Sallie Mu? Durn, Ed die Bell with Fairnie Kate Marsh, J. 7. Littlejohn Jr., wi tu Lillian Parks, Frank Paika wi h Salie Bland, Robert Ki mun di- with Ro ?jda'Falber, Charlie Ba.1 Little john with Rubine Parks, Waller ,|CJouald willi Manija Durn, \yatson Tal wert with Bettie Ed tnoiids, T. G. Talbert with Maggie }[ae Uober.sou, Warren Stun? with j,.rry Marsh and Ward li b rtsou wit** J dm Edmonds; all thes COu|?les c me tn und utter fiijin in g their candy Wen. lulu th? panol amj while .dr. J. B. Nel-j.ui played t^e v 1 ? 1114 lb?s? happy couples danced. Our Pastor Slr. J. T. LittJe j?>i:iwas present and lie ?aid that ait?ollfjh ?J? was ilnriy pix year3 old still h; had nev T S en a dane"- H?s hun J I . Jr., eau nut say rl,is u -u - . Li ,v:.s really ara |0S?:|? lOSe:.- ll!?R:i . -l,;;i? C?? Iclr^l J ir j i: 'o liane??. . < JJ . Hov. Pa.Ksviile, ! -. .>. 21. medy not only cures every Jv ikes radies! cures of lood Poison, Boils, Catarrh, fi o C tm impurities in the blood. 9 d prominent people every- ? borough trial. ?j B DIGESTIVE ORGANS. ? RALEIGH. N. C. j lng testimony lo thr cun.tive propel ties V sured my son of a bad ease. If tliis will P our meritorious r< racdy, you can ust- it. V AND, Steward State Blind TndttuUon, y -:-: ? ?repaid on receipt of price. ^ Baltimore, fid. ? E. e. SMITH, Surgeon Dentist, EDGEPIELD. S. C. ?.sH g ?^?lkii . T eth Extracted without Pain. Fourteen Years Experience. Office over Post Office ls the TIME and our stable is th?3 PlvACE to buy Good, Sound Stock Cheap. Our Mr. Trompson has just arrived with a full car uf Horses,MARESand Mules that wer? ehip-pe d ?' ct from the West..'j - - Call at our Stably and i-ee what wc have - - - GBIOM & 00 DONT HESITATE j To sell your OLI> 0OU> or SILVER lhat you do nor want, berni it to me' and ?el the CASH, i aili paying fl IAH ; PftlCKS fur antique silver il) ?'."d *-ori_ j dil ion, fren; :\ spoon to .1 tea .?et il. I). Nt! I'l'Z. 608 N. Kutaw St., Bal-I timore..Md.,<leaier in Antique sihe.v c Established 1871. CHICrtSSTtR'S ilr^Lian , EHNYRQYAL, PILLS yr-^T Oriat>iaTand Only Genuine. ?vMATK. Al..? r.lt.M. I?dl*h tM Dnnlll f?r CIIICKKSTKU'H KNOLSH ilo KEI> MM ColO metallic bn?t. ternlea, I ?Uh bio* ribbed. Take aa other. Refute Dange rom 8nbotltuUo?? and Imito? Hon?. Bu; of ,?ur l?r??l.t. or wol 4c. la* rump* ter Particular*. Tc*llB?ealeU ?nd " Relier for I,ml lr?," tn Utter, b, re lura Mall. 10.000 TeillmnuUU. S"M bj MI\ Prafgtiu. Chleheeter CUcrnleal Cu., Motin ir - ? ki er. UadUoa hq uar?, HUILA.. l'A. Grove* has stood the test 25 year bottles. Does this record Enclosed with every b ?iiiitiiiitiiiiiiiifii:iiiiiiiiiifiifiiiiiiii)!fiirtiiiiiiiiiiiitfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisi[!;f::if]niiiiiiii?iifiiii . JEWELRY. The firm of Ramsey & Jones now carry a reg ularly equipped jewelry stock, consisting of jewelry, "V^atclie?, Clocks an cl ? il ver ware. jj Also NOVELTIES and STATIONERY. V. rj xvii! find lJr S? with this lino in the building formerly occupied ?>\ K L. ' = fj Fax. We ?hail bu glad to have you call. Respectfully, j ?j ggjgggy & Jones?, J fl JSTE^ZT JDOOJ^ TO P, O. mm miniiiiimmiii i M J M i i i i i H it 11 rnr i M M J i i n 11111 r 11 n >' * '< i ? * i J [ 11 ? i .'..>... r J i J i M n 111 ! 11 H iniiiimii?iii?? -jf^j I Groceries! . ^ ^PLANTATION SUPPLIES S ?A I am apain ??elling Groceries ii: the at >ie known as the 1 SWEARLVGEN BUILDING and also guarantee my 1 7 Goods and Prices. Give me a call he fore bi.y ing. ^ I I Also Represent Smith Brothels, j* R of Augusta,Gu., and guarantee AUGUSTA PRICES. p Ife s. JOHNSON ! S??--_J| ll II j WINTER GOODS AT COST. I Dunne" February I will nut for cash the following goods, in order to make room for our Spring .???v;k next month : Lies Capes, Far Scarfs, Jackets. Misses Jackets i Gent's Ladies and Childrens -No Good? Charged ?il Cn*! Piicf p.. jp/Jf Cinn* En riv and g. I thc Choicest Bargain. ?.?^?^nn? Get Lsutdiy to mv f LAUNDRY. ?.oreTweder, return Sat ^ . urdave. R-aoPctfullv JAMES E. HART, jil ii & HART * BUILDING, # 11 ?I EoGEFiELD - - - - c. S. gp iasa^?^Ss????a^S?asa??^^i^i^SI 1 THIS IS THE SEASON FOR FIRES ARE YOU PROTECTED ? If not we can-protect you by placing your business in some of the largest and most repu table companiei- in the world. WP can alsos how you one of tb*? most desirable Life Insurance contracts written hy any company on earth. Soliciting a phare ot business we are Respectfully, GRIFFIN & MIMS C. A, GRIFFIN. E. J. MIMS Office Over May' & May's Store. THE ARTISTS FAVORITE, The Matchless KRELL PIANO Unsurpassscd in touch tone, work manship and durability. Sold on JL TER MS OF EASY J* AY ME fl T- JL ( Factory and Warerooms, \ \ Cincinnati, Ohio. ^ J. A. P?OLLARD, Traveling Agent for .South Carolina, NINETY-SIX, S. e. The season is approaching for Painting, and rj ll MASHBX!S TTonse Paints ?j Are thc best on the market. Write for our jj Prices and color enrds. Remember wc aae 1 Agents for BABCOCK BUGGIES, the best on earth for tee money. Fine Plush and Beaver Robes, for buggy and carriage, at excetionally low prices to close out. Call and see us. / H. H CO SK ERY 733-735 Broad St., -- Augusta, s Tasteless Chill Tonic s. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million of merit appeal to you ? No Cure, No Pay. 50c ettie is.a Ten Cent? package of Grove's Block Root? Liver Pills. * Sr 9% m. IN NEED OF CLOTHING, SHOES HATS, - MENS FURNISHINGS i! li ll ll ll li ll ll II 18 AV buy fron: umiufac Inrers oil I y and can ni uko you a close prie? o?- an vi hit i! in onr hue. Let u? show you before elsewhere. Con:? l*t cs si ow von. DORN & M/MS. Horses and M^ulo? We are shipping- and selling more TEX.vESSE2 ?lock now than have in previo.? jean. Always have a fresh ? apply on hand and a barn full at that and will have a fresh load to arrive in a few days, we think better than ever for Southern all-rour.d uses. Wt handle only Young, Sound s Broken Stock. Our aim and object is to please our customers by selling good, honest stock for small profits. We don't handle Western stock Always have on hand nice pairs of driving hornes and well matched Pairs of Mules. We buy to sell and (five satisfaction and not to keep. JBt. Iv. JONES & SON. Wagons, Buggies, FURNITURE. I Large shipments of the best makes of wagons and buggies just received. Our stock of furni ture, housefurnishinffis complete. Large stock Coffins and Caskets always on hand. All calls for our hearse hearse promptly responded io. All goods sold on a small margin of profit. Call to see me, I will save you money. G. P. COBB, J! I W. J. Rutherford. R- B. Morris. I W J, Rutherford & Co., inufacturers ?'f Lime, r- Cement, Plaster, Hair, Fire Britt, Firs Gin Ready Roofing > & other material Write us For Prices. Corner Reynolds and ? n rvil QflQ (T-P. Washington Streets, -?-UgUSbci, V^d.. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY Tko Cree.? Highway of TRA DC ?nd TRAVEL THROUGH THE SOUTHERN STATE*. Excellent Sen-ice Quick Time Convenient Schedules Any Trip U a Plea.ure Trip to those who Truvet vi. THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. The Finest Dining-Car Service in thc World. For detailed .r.formation aa to Tieheta, Rate* and Sleoplng-Car reeer vation? a<ir'.r<-?? the nearest Agent of THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. S. M. HARDWICK. ?n.r?l P?.??n.?r A?..l WASHINGTON. D C. W. M. TATLOL A,ai,,.r,i n rae-ga? ATLANTA. CA. SEN! ) US YOUR JOB WORK. We can do it to suit Your Taste and do it promptly. AGATHA WOODSON, 1 Broad Street, AUGUSTA, - - GA, FANCY DRESS WORK and LADIES. TAILORING. Win?ti you .-ire in tho city gpiv? her a call. Remrn?h#?r 814 Bread St. Entrance through l.adt?vez??'s Art Stor?\ FROr. P. M. WHITMAN, 209 7th Street, Augusta, Ga., filYES FREE EYE TESTS for ill defrcts ?rf ught, trlnds the proper glaaaee and WAK i A MT.-? them. Lenses <*m ?ute yot.r frame wkrle you ww*. ~pE"C . lab if you a,red DR. KING'S TRY NEW DISCOVERY FOR THAT COLD. TAKE NO SUBSTITUTS. Cures Consumption,Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma? Pneumonia,HayFeyer,Plea risy, LaGrippe, Hoarseness. Sore Throat. Croup and Whooping Cough. NO CURE. NO PAY. Price 50c. and $1. TRIAI BOTTLES F*Efc