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Dispensary, politics, and riots stir South Carolina
A July 1905 summary notes cotton prices slipping after a warehouse to bank deposit shift, critiques dispensary law and calls for a secret service to curb abuses. Gubernatorial rivals Smith Ansell Manning jockey for position while petitions push liquor elections. Editors condemn gambling and urge firm action on spiraling race tensions and drunkenness.
Equitable Life director election pleases Edgefield friends
The election of D A Tompkins to the Equitable Life Assurance Society board is hailed as a high honor with Edgefield support. His diverse business experience is seen as valuable for stabilizing the large corporation. The piece also notes a Darlington tragedy linked to a bank collapse, describing a death by suicide and alleged fraternal involvement as a potential murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Tompkins
Equitable Life Resurance Society of
New York
Edgefield
Tompkins
Southland
Darlington
R. Keith Dargan
Greenville News
Dargan
Pegram Dargan
Cold Spring Tiny Fire and Local Notes
Fire destroyed all belongings of Bill McKie on Judge Ball's plate last Tuesday night after residents awoke from sleep. Rehoboth Sunday school held a well attended picnic with a fine dinner and speeches by Dr. Bell, Hon. Talbert, and Rev. Littlejohn. Various local visits and visits to friends in Aiken Modoc Spartanburg and Red Hill are noted along with a 46 pound watermelon gift and a 17 pound fish caught in a trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McKie
Judge Ball
Rehoboth
D. A. Bell
T. G. Talbert
Parkeville
J. T. Littlejohn
W.E. Thurmond
Lester Talbert
Antioch
Brother Talbert
Dave Quarles
O. J. Holmes
Modoc
F. B. Thomas
Spartanburg
Amos Eubanks
R. A. Wash
Allie] Waeh
Rose Cottage
Red Hill
Hugh Wates
Pat Robertson
County of
IL U
Edgefield
One Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dollars Earred
The text argues thrift, noting only ten percent of earnings can be saved and daily living costs require nine dollars spent for every dollar saved. It praises small savings like seeds and recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy costing a few cents as a money saver, then advertises the product as available from druggists. It also seeks a travel agent for a firm with $250,000 capital, offering $1,072 annual salary with weekly pay and advances, specifying Geo G Clows as contact in Edgefield, S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Geo
G. Clows
Edgefield
8. C
Cholera Infantum Cured By Simple Remedy
Ruth Dewey of Agnewville Virginia was gravely ill with cholera infantum last summer. Her father E N Dewey says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her in five hours after starting treatment. The product is sold by all druggists. Also notice advertising Hillman Georgia health resort cottage offering board for summer at eight dollars per week or seven dollars for two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
E. N. Dewey
Agnewville
Chamberlain
J. B. Clotworthy
Hillman
L. M. Paint Ad Promotes Readymade Mix
A Charleston West Virginia notice urges churches to use L. and M. paint with linseed oil to cut costs. It claims the resulting paint costs about $1.20 per gallon when mixed fresh from oil, touting its durability and goldlike finish. G. L. Penn & Co. sells the paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
An & Martinez L.& M
W. B. Barr
Charleston
W. Va
Frankenburg
G. L. Penn
Itching and Piles Remedy Offered by Drugstore
Itching Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Druggists refund money if HAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case no matter how long standing within 14 days. First application gives ease and rest. 50c. If not available, send 59c in stamps to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Missouri for shipment by return post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis, A
Prices Slashed at New York Racket Store
The New York Racket Store lowers prices on clothing and summer undergarments. J. W. Peak urges customers to come early to find their size before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salt Rheum Cure Promoted By 209 West 34th Street Resident
Harriet Howard of New York describes long term skin trouble and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick healer for cuts boils and sores. Ad touts purchase at G L Penn Son W E Lynch Co and urges buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a life saving precaution from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. L. Penn & Son and
Lynch & Co
Aranteed
Harriet Howard
W. 34Th St
New York
G. L. Penn & Son
W. E. Lynch & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgefield Advertiser
J. L. Mims
Information
Happy
Smith
Ansell
Manning
Aiken Journal and Review
Martin F. Ansell
South Carolina
Newa and Courier
Orangeburg
Tillman
Parks
Grand Jury
New York City
Dixie
Ogden
Fifth Avenue
Dixon
Mr. Ogden
Florence Times
Newberry Observer
Mrs. J. W. Lanford
Annie Lanford
H. H. Smith
Aiken
W. P. Parks
L.E. Hays & Co
Cincinnati
L. E. Hays & CQ
Cincinwate
Gqhic
State OF
ANTEC
Z. J. Norris
J. W. Peak
Timmons & Corley
Surgeon Dentists
Trenton
Tifhr Insurance
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Saluda Counties
Wa. S. Cogburn
Jake
All Cruggist
E. W. Grove
THE
Augusta Savings Bank
Broad Street
Orrand
Mauds
Dow Lombard Tron Works & Supply
Augusta
State OF South Carolis A
J.D. Allen
Robert Oliphant
Pickens,Holloway
Pickens Holloway
C. H
S. A
J. D. Allen
Cortece
S.C
Boyce
Tor
Harrison Randolph
Wofford College Fitting School
Woffera
A. Mason Dupre
Odds and
J. Rubenstien
Advertiser Building
Edgefield, S. C
C. A. Griffin & Co., Fire, Life and Accident Insurance
Edgefield County
B. J. Crooker
Ebge Field
State and County Depository
J.C. Sireppano
W. W. Adams
J. Bouxxiant
I. H. Ratnsroxn
J. M. Conn
B.S. Holland
A. 8
Jomexixys
C.C Fuiuen
W.E. I’rescort
J. Je Sheppard
W. Adams
Iber
Price
Kodak
Eastman Kodak CO
Rochester, N. Y
Cha Bern Mae A
Mims
Optician
WIR Insurance Companies
Bank of Sidgefield
James Tl. Mimss
the Farmers Bank
Edgefields
Edg
A. E. Padgett
H Rain Farm
W.H. Harling
J. E. Caughman
Hobatia
Batiste
W. H. Turner
W. A. Hart & CO
the Leading Insurance Company of America
United States
E.d. Norris, Acenr
Dorn & Mims
Holland Bros
Cecilan
Grove
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