20 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
1
A mixed column reports on liquor purchases by local directors and a claim of rebates, Major items include a note on steel railroad ties replacing wood, a plan for a combined ginnery and roller mill in Edgefield, and county finance disputes involving Supervisor warrants and a local bank. The piece also covers church notices, local resignations, and social happenings in Cold Spring and nearby areas.
W H Harling cashier of The Farmers Bank corrects a prior article by D P Self. He explains warrants are drawn on the county treasurer and typically paid by banks to aid the treasurer, noting the bank pays warrants unless the treasurer instructs otherwise. He recalls asking Treasurer C M Williams in October 1904 about funds to cover warrants and Williams said he lacked money and would not pay them.
Letter from F. W. Dever and Co describing a painter, Grant Smith, painting three frame houses and woodwork. It outlines costs of paint and lead oil, notes a purchase from Devon, and claims labor savings ranging from 60 to 90 dollars. Agents W. F. Nick & Son report the tale from Edgefield mercantile contacts.
Women as well as men are made miserable by kidney trouble. Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer offers mild immediate relief and a sample bottle by mail. Also notices about undertaker supplies and hearse service.
A Honey Grove Texas colonel credits Electric Bitters with curing stomach and kidney troubles after failing with a family doctor. The testimonial claims the 50c bottle guarantees relief from dyspepsia biliousness and kidney disease, sold by G L Penn & Son and W E Lynch & Co.
Historic seed catalog note announces Buist Turnip Seed offerings including Yellow Globe Golden Ball Southern Seven Top Large White Globe Yellow Aberdeen and Improved Yellow Ruta baga with a claim of superior quality and leadership in seed sales.
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Ala credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Pneumonia relief after two doctors failed. He reports one bottle cured him and endorses it as a sure cure for sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds. Trial bottle free, guaranteed at G L Penn & Son and W E Lynch & Co. Price 50c and $1.00.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN INE tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price is 25 cents.
The ad claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy follows nature by aiding the body's healing. It promises to relieve coughing, ease the lungs, aid expectoration, and restore health, with testimonials of its effectiveness and a note that it can counteract a cold's progression toward pneumonia. Sold by G. L. Pann & Son at 25 cents or 50 cents for large size.
The advertisement promotes a pharmacy offering a large fresh stock of drugs and a long history of compounding prescriptions with a guarantee of perfect satisfaction.
The Corner Store thanks customers for the September Special Sale and invites votes on desired cheap items for the October special sale. Coupon must be returned by September 28 to be considered, with an all day sale planned in October based on the greatest customer demand.
Statistics warn of high deaths from appendicitis and peritonitis. Dr. Kings New Life Pills promoted as the reliable remedy. M Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago declares they banish constipation and biliousness. 25c at G L Penn and Son and W E B Lynch and Co.
DeLancey Gregory of Fort Plain New York claims twenty five years experience selling L. M. paint and notes low usage to paint large houses. G L Penn & Son advertises Longman Martinez paint with oil mix at about a dollar twenty per gallon. The promotion claims 60 cent oil and free liberal quantities with purchase.
On October 16 1905 the undersigned applies to Edgefield Probate Court for a final discharge from his trust as guardian of the estate of Miss Eliza Timmerman. W P Timmerman dated September 13 1905.
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