02 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
1
Edgefield Advertiser notes calls for a Batesburg tri county fair if possible and laments rising prices in paper and consumer goods. It reports court jury drawing, railroads granting travel discounts for the State Fair, and debate on cotton and fertilizer markets. It cites Burbank seedless fruits, diverging crop fortunes, and a court ruling on automobile safety impacting Greenville county.
Edgefield hosts the Seventeenth Session of the South Carolina Co Educational Institute with 111 boarding students from several states. President Bailey greeted new and returning students urging duty, study, and obedience to rules as the campus concerts and lyceum programs lift local culture and economy.
G. L. Penn & Son lists Nadindla Egyptian Crown and other creams for pimples and freckles. Timmons Bros advertise fresh coffee at 15 to 25 cents per pound. J. W. Cheatham notes involvement in the cotton seed market and invites seed sales, with scales between Main Street and the Methodist church near the public square.
A fragmentary ad notes a free shipment of Buist turnip seed varieties including Seven Top Cow Horn Golden Ball Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top and Ruta Baga B plus a line about full stocks of shoes and rubbers. May and Tompkins advertise best quality goods and service.
A concise notice from Hollingsworth advertising cotton ginning services. He promises ready sample cleaning and quotes a price of 380 cents per hundred, claiming to pay the highest market price for seed at his gin.
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy promising to correct urinary issues and night time urgency. The ad claims strong cures for kidney related illness and offers samples by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. It also cites testimonials and a local car tire service by W G Powell.
On October 18 1907 the undersigned will apply to the Probate Court in Edgefield South Carolina for a final discharge from duties as executor of the estate of Dr J H Jennings deceased.
Edgefield residents have trusted Hawkes' Spectacles and Eyr-Glasees for over twenty years, with a complete assortment currently available. RB. Timmons notes the popular eyewear remains well known and widely recognized.
County Treasurer outlines tax collection period from Oct 15 1907 to Mar 15 1908 with penalties rising to five percent by March 1. Lists 1907 levies by purpose and township bonds, poll tax for males 21 to 69, dog capitation tax 50 cents, road tax for able bodied men 18 to 40. No checks unless payor can be held responsible. J T Pattison County Treasurer, B C
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