20 May 1903
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
1
The Edgefield market owner announces handling only choice beef not grass fed cattle and mentions buying from Augusta to Edgefield at the same prices. He invites patronage and notes a range of dry goods such as oysters crackers seed potatoes teas coffees paints oils harness saddles and eye care services from local firms.
The Edgefield Kindergarten closed its season with a grand opera house program featuring Flower Song, a House that Jack Built game, Red Riding Hood operetta, May pole dance, and a wolf skit. Performers included Florence Peak, Naomi Derrick, Miriam Norris, and Trelevant Timmons, with praise for teachers and the IC I band.
On May 29 1903 G P White will apply to the Probate Court at Edgefield DC for a final discharge as Executor of the estate of W D Turner deceased.
A historic notice states that any church or institution supported by voluntary contributions will receive a liberal quantity of Longman & Martinez Pure Paints. The firm claims twenty seven years of such gifts, with sales totaling tens of millions of gallons and nearly two million houses painted under a repaint guarantee. The paint lasts up to eighteen years, requires linseed oil, and costs about $1.25 per gallon. Samples are free, sold through agents including The Penn Drug Store.
Parksville reports a grand commencement held amid mud and rain on a Thursday. speakers included Col. Tribble and Dr. Bell with Rev. Littlejohn delivering the opening prayer. The Seigler band provided music, and the event featured tableaux and charades after a hearty dinner. Teachers Crim and Talbert depart, as neighbors visit relatives and plan future visits.
The Advertiser reports a quick revival as subscriber numbers rebound with high bona fide subscriptions added in a single day last week, signaling renewed reader demand and stable support for the publication.
In obedience to the great Commander Mrs Julia Nicholson Coleman yielded up her life Friday evening near Elmwood at her brother’s home. She joined Stevens' Creek church in youth and lived a Christian life, survived by four sisters and one brother. Interment was Saturday at the family burying ground beside earlier graves.
Skeep a first Brass market in the Parker Building meats always on bands at able prices. I will also sell ICKY Car load will arrive in a few days. Your patronage solicited. J. W. CRIM.
The document reports a summons in Edgefield County South Carolina for the Common Pleas action of F B Grier v Mattie C Williams James R Williams The British and American Mortgage Company Limited and Dr R C Mayson The complaint seeks an answer from defendants within twenty days and warns of court relief if not filed The filing date is April 28 1903 with Sheppard Bros as plaintiffs attorneys and W B Cocsary clerk of court noted Mattie C Williams and James R Williams are named as non resident defendants
Cold Spring correspondent notes a paradoxical claim about a rooster allegedly becoming a mother of chicks. The remark has drawn comments and was read in the Advertiser, the Old Reliable.
Friends and relatives mourn the murder of Frank Payne oldest son of Mr and Mrs J W Payne in Johnston. He worked as a telegraph operator and assistant at Waynesville hotel where he was killed while asleep by a robber. The funeral was held in Johnston with local attendees including Miss Effie Allen Judge J D Allen and J H Allen.
We report the death of Mrs J E Hammond wife of J E Hammond at her Colliers area home on Sunday the 10th instant. formerly Miss Crafton sister of Dr J N Crafton she was known for her noble Christian character and selfless service. Her remains rest in Red Hill cemetery after funeral by Rev J T Littlejohn with family and friends lamenting her loss.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims cures for lame back kidney and uric acid troubles and Brights Disease, offering a free sample by mail and a booklet. It cites hospital and private practice testing and directs readers to write to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York for samples.
May 4 1903 notice from M A Taylor Englefield Warehouse advertising good prices for old iron bones brase and copper tallow hides bees wax and lime suitable for washing and disinfectant. quotes 50 cents per bushel and rest on hand.
An old complaint-style note asserts Grove’s Chill Tonic contains iron and omine in a form shown on every bottle. It claims no cure and no pay for 50c.
Scott's Emulsion is presented as essential for life's enjoyment and health across men women and children. It claims to restore flesh strength cure wasting diseases aid growth for pale girls and thin sickly boys and offers free samples with prices 60 cents and one dollar at Scott & Bowne New York and druggists.
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