09 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
1
A reader’s column cites Henry Clay on courtesy and notes a car shortage convention held recently. It laments water affecting diamonds, mocks talking machines, and reflects on economy in government. The piece recalls a vaccination enforcement assault in Greenville and mentions a statue controversy over Robert G. Ingersoll, urging restrained commentary and charitable action.
The article questions Charleston authorities for allowing inhumane shooting of horses used to haul contraband whiskey, urging a law to punish officers if proven responsible. It discusses utilitarian views, prohibition’s effects in Edgefield and rural districts, noting improved behavior after dispensary removal and fewer whiskey sales during Christmas.
Mr Earnest Quarles has hired a man to operate blacksmith and wood shops with up to date tools, soon ready for work. Mrs Bad Bussey shows signs of recovery from illness. Grain is recovering well after a light cold snap. M P Lankford of Hearings Tennessee and Ella Parke of Parksville wed at the bride’s father W R Parke’s home with Rev J T Littlejobe officiating. The couple leaves for Tennessee for their new home. Grover McDaniel of Modoc and Norrie Bailey wed at Rose Cottage with high hopes for their future. Tom Brown made a business trip to McCormick. C E Quakies buys a new horse. Plans are up at Columbia. visits to McCormick noted, with Sampson Strom and Luther White planning a furniture store. Wallace Prescott and Nettie McDaniel of Medoc attended church. Rosy Corrace Quarles born to C E Quarles and wife.
Auditor's Notice announces January 1 to February 20 1907 as the period to file tax returns. It lists taxable polls for males 21 to 60 and details locations and dates where residents may submit returns, ending with County Auditor J B Haltiwanger's signature.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments linking kidney trouble to heart pneumonia and bladder problems. It promises sample bottles and a free book from Kilmer Co with address in Binghamton New York and urges readers to mention the newspaper offer.
Timmons Bros advertise fresh roasted coffee offered at 15 to 25 cents per pound, inviting customers to enjoy a fragrant bargain in their shop.
The Treasurer's Office will collect 1906 taxes from October 15 to March 1, 1907 with penalties. January adds 1 percent, February adds 2 percent to unpaid taxes. Poll tax applies to all citizens 21 to 60, except exemptions. Dog per capita tax also noted.
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