University of South Carolina Libraries
yok tt.11. CAMDEH, S. C., NOVEMBER 8, 1883. - HO 18 G. U. ALEXANDER, Proprietor Sub., $2 per year in Advance. jEjjaj"- ,Vo communication will be published in the JOURNAL unlets we are placed xu possession of the name of the author. We are not responsible for the views or expressions of our correspondents. All communications for personal ad v intage will be charged for at the rate of one dollar for each inch. Nominations of Candidates in usual form, not torxceed one inch, FIVE DOLLARS. These charges are to be paid strictly in aloance, and no exceptions whatever will be j *. j. iL. maac to me mil. K-5F* Sheriff's Sales, Mortgage Sales, etc., come under the head of Transient Advertisements. aS" Contract advertisements must be settled for quarterly. I..OCAL ITEMS. t x n?j. mu?? o VV IlclO JLilCil If children will wear out thetr Shoes " what, then," is to be done about it? "We are overstocked in childrens shoes, and propose to give the very best inducements to purchasers in this line; and it behooves you to savej as much as you can here, for children wear out a great many sho^s, and we wish to sell them as low hs possible, for the children are good customers of ours. " Dj>u't forget we have the greatest variety of Hats for children, as well ^bm'-g, Our-Iiats-&1Lcom! from the first hands, aad we can,sell you at low prices and give you the very latest styles. | W. L. ARTHUR & BRO. First Frost. On last Thursday, the 1st inst., a light frost, the first that lias been noticed this fall, was to be seen in ~ * ? ? _i j I low damp places, dui on r nuay anu Saturday mornings there were heavy white frosts and a great deal of ice. All tender vegetation has been nipped, and the chances of the late top crop of cotton maturing have vanished. A New Way to Raise Money. An exchange says that hugging parties for the benefit of churches are a recent importation into the South, but they are becoming very popular, in some sections, especially in Virginia. The prices range as follows: Girls under 15,35 cents for a hug of two minutes ; from 15 to 20 yehrs of age, from 35 to 75 cents ; another man's wife, ?1 ; widows, according to looks, from 10 cents to $2 : old maids, 3 cents apiece, or two for a nickle, and no limit as to time. Cheaper Than Ever. Having bought a large lot of men and youths' suits and overcoats at a lanre reduction from former prices, we shall offer them correspondingly low, giving intending purchasers the opportunity to supply their wants at a saving of at least twenty per cent. S. A. Arnstein & Co. An Excursion to Columbia to see the Fireworks. An effort is being made to get a sufficient number of tickets sold to warrant the running of an excursion train from Camden to Columbia on the 16th inst., which will give the visitors an opportunity of visiting the ,Fair grounds on Friday and re? i.i J _p mam over 10 see iue grauu uiapiay ui fireworks that night, the trains to return; to Camden after the display of fireworks is over. This would be a greajt accommodation to many of our citizens who would like to go over, but jcould not spare more than one day J We trust that it may meet with j succiess. Those who wish to go can appiy to Mr. Willie Jones, at Mr. I Youtiig s book-store, for tickets. The1 tax tor the round trip is only $1 85. A Perfect Picture. (bnAHLESTGN. S. C , Feb. 17tb, 1881. H.lH. Warner & Co., Sirs: Your Safe Kidnpy and Liver Cure has cured my niece of Bifight's Diseas", and made her the perfect aiouire of honhh. W.iA. Bradley, Conductor S. C. R. R? I i I? |/,/i V. ? ? i j 1 Excursion to the Fair. , Excursion tickets to Columbia ! from Camden will be on sale from j the 13th to the 16th inst. inclusive. I at $1.85 for the round trip; tickets j good to return on up to the 17th. If I enough tickets can be sold to warrant | it, a special train will be run on the1 116th, to return from Columbia that j night after the fireworks are over. Narrow Escape From a Big Fire. ! About 2 o'clock on last Tuesday night, while Policeman Baxley was - " ' ,1 l;l_. on duty, ne smenea sometmng use burning cotton, and he at once began to hunt for it. .On going to the rear of the store of Smith Bros, he found a bale of cotton on the platform burning briskly. It was quickly removed from the platform and the fire extinguished. There were twenty other bales of cotton on the platform, but the misty rain in the early part of the night had made them too wet to burn, thus preventing what would probably have been a very disastrous fire, because if the fire had got a good headway we believe it would have destroyed at least half a dozen houses before it could have been stopped. The appearance ance of the burning bale looked like the act of an incendiary. M. L. Kinard. When you go to Columbia next week, you should not fail to visit the great clothing house of M. L. Kinard. '"* i 11 "! n \T mere is no place tms siae 01 i\ew York where you can be better suited in ready-made clothing, or at as low rates, than at his establishment. Be sure to call on him. Our Fire Department. For year9 past our town has been sadly behind many other towns in her apparatus for extinguishing fires, and it is only by the mercy of a divine Providence that the whole business < portion of the town has not been lost in ashes long ago. Our present ( Board of Councilmen, realizing this danger, have, through Mr. J. R. Goodale, Chief of the Fire Depart- , raent, negotiated for the purchase of a steam fire-engine and all necessary ( attachments for a fully equipped department. They are having fire ample supply of water, and in a short time we think we will be comparatively safe from any material damage fmm t.ViA devnnrinor element. The ' old hand engines are also being 1 placed in good working order, and if the members of the companies will i only attend to their duty, we will ' have a fire department that we can ( well be proud of. The Mutual Reserve Fund Life Asso- [ ciation. The Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association is the largest, best and most successful assessment association iu the world ; its success has been unprecedented in the history of life insurance, its management is economical and honest, its. directory is composed of the most successful uusiness nicu ui wic wuunj, u. uu?jority of its directors being bank presidents and cashiers. It has a very large membership in the City of New York and other leading cities of the North and West of the best business men in those communities. It accepts risks only in the healthy regions of the country, wisely avoiding the yellow fever and malarial sections. It is transacting more new business than any assessment association or life insurance company in the world, and it gives insurance at less than one-third the cost of the high rate monopoly life insurance ocmpanies. The Railroad Meeting. Agreeable to the call made last week, quite a number of our citizens, both of the count}7 and town, assembled at Town llall on last Tuesday to hear what C?l. Blanding had to sav about railroads. The meeting: was called to order b}r Intendant Rollings. Upon motion, Mr. W. D. Trantham was called to the chair with Mr. F. P.Beard acting as secretary. The chairman stated the object of the meeting and introduced Col. Blanding. The Colonel had a good deal to say about the advantage of a narrow gauge railroad from Georgeton, via Sumter, Camden, Union and Spartanburg and on to Rutherfordton, X. C.. connecting at the lattter noint - o ? - * with roads across the mountains to | the great West would be to us. He also compared it with other routes. I and then told us that we could get | the road if we would subscribe $2,500 per mile towards the milage in this county. At the close of his address it was moved and carried that committcss be appointed from among the citizens living along the proposed ""fn n?-> tlio OTlfl PVnlnin iuutci iw taia 14^/ w**vy ? v"i' I it to the people before an election is held to decide as to whether the townships shall take stock in it, or not. The meeting then adjourned. PAY THE PRINTER. The man who cheats the printer Out of a single cent Will never resell that, heavenly land Where old Elijah went. He will not gain admittance there? By devils he'll be driven, And m?de to loaf his time away Outside the walls of heaven. Without, a friend to greet him, Without a pleasant grin, The happiness that he will reap Will be almighty thin. He'll hava to eat the thistle Of sorrow and regret; He'll have to buck around right smart With cussedness, you bet. Brevities. Walmer's patent self fastening twin bed springs at Bamberg's. " Shut the door!" is now a common exclamation. Join the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of N. Y. Try the ./Esthetic Cigar at M. H. Sim* monds .4 Co. Gordon & Dilworth's Preseves at M. H. Simtnonds a Co. The sellers of wood have done a good business during the past week. Mr. T. S. Myers has our thanks for a lot of the finest radishes we have seen anywhere. 1 Patent re-inforced sleeve shirt at Bamberg's. A brand new iron burglar proof ] safe can be bought at a bargain by ( applying at this office. An effort is being made to place ( Abbeville on the list of "dry " towns in this State. The attention of the ladies is j called to the handsome line of milliner}' goods to be had at Mrs. Tweed's. There were three deaths in Cam- 1 den during the month of October? 1 1 white infant and 2 colored adults. The Largest Assortment of Canned Fruits it M. II. Simraonds & Co.. Read in another column the splen- j did list, nf nrpminms nffpr^rt-Kv-.^hft i ~ ? I ~ J I 1 Journal to its subscribers. NotJi one should fail to take advantage of ? this offer. *J Our County Treasurer says that very few persons took advantage of the extension of time for paying ] their taxes. > Governor Thompson has also is- J sued a proclamation appointing ( Thursday, November 29th as a'day of thanksgiving and prayer in this State. 1 There were four days in October ; in which rain fell, the whole amount- , ing to about 2$ inches. Finest Assortment of Confectionnry at 1 M. II. Simmonds & Co. Children's suits from 3 years old and up at Bamberg's. " The sere and yellow leaves " are 1 now to be seen on every side. The frost has caused this change. The State Fair opens in Columbia on next Tuesday, the 13th, closing on the following Friday. ~'For childrens suits, hats, caps and boys overcoats, call at Bamberg's. Tbe Largest Assortment of Fanoy Crackers at W. II. SimmonUs & Co. i President Arthur has appointed | November 29th as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. "Thanksgiving turkeys" do not appear to be plentiful yet, and the outlook for a full supply seems rather slim. Do not buy a saddle or a set of harness until you examine our stock f;nd prices. W. L. Arthur & Bro. A heavy, serviceable overcoat for ?2.25 at Bamberg's. All the straw hats have not yet retired for the Winter. An occasional one can be seen around the streets. The chill}' weather of last week caused many people to bring out their overcoats for the first time this season. The large list of members in the Carolinas attests the popularity of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association in these States. Horfiford's Bread Preparation at M. H. Simtnonds & Co. Diamond Sugar Cured ITams at M. H. Simtnonds & Co. The skating-rink is still a source i of great amusement for our youngj! people, and continues to receive a good patronage. Our postmaster informs us that, the postal notes are increasing in j favor with the people now. At first their sale was very limited. For ladie's', misses', children and gentlemens'. hosiery in fancy and ' solid colon!call at Bamberg's. I I ? . For bedsteads, furniture, wire and plain mattresses, go to Bamberg's. Just received a nice lot of Jersey Jackets, navy blue, bottle green, black, etc., at Bamberg's. The railroad between Blackville and Barnwell suspended business on the 1st inst, because, under the rulings of the Railroad Commission, it could not be made to pay expenses. The freight train has been taken off the Camden branch of the S. C. XV. XV., UUU X LI WUOClj[UtU^ lUWVUi the passenger train has to do all of the freight business, thus often causing the late arrival of the train. The choicjst, freshest and cheapest line of canned goods in Camden is to be found at T. J. Barfield's. The large stock of choice groceries at T. J. Barfield's is not surpassed in Camden, and his prices are down to the bottom. Peach, Apple and Plum Butter at M. II. SimmoudB & Co. Despise not any man, and do not spurn anything ; for there is no man that hath not his hour, nor is there anything that' hath not its place. Among the events to come off in the next month in Darlington, S. C., is a " golden wedding." All the bridesmaids are now living, only one of the groomsmen having died in the fifty years. -** An ingenious French writer observes that those who depend on the merits of their ancestors may be ? J A- - .L 1.1 A. ? i.L? * saia to searcn in me root 01 me tree for those fruits which the branches ought to produce. Dr. C. D. Rice, the manager of the Mutual Reserve Fund for North and South Carolina, has induced over sixty of the best citizens of Kershaw to join the Association, and thereby secure provision for their families in case of their death. It is strange to an honest man to jee how easily some people appear to forget many-tittle debts that they lonestly owe, and look surprised ivhen you dun them for the money. regret to feaydt, but there are a |ooi many-^h frauth-in-thi-3-eetKity. The great success of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association demonstrates the fact that there is an increasing demand for cheap insurance. It ha^a paid every loss in full promptly when due and has never 'tniifaatod n nlnim k/VUVVUVVU M One reason why our farmers sow 90 small an . acreage in wheat is the fact that there is no way of getting it threshed out at a reasonable cost. There are no movable threshers around here, a^d it costs too much to have it carried several miles in the sheaf to a stationed thresher. AN ARMY OF WORMS, GNAWING, gnawing, night und day, eating the vitals away, is frequently the cause of convulsion and fits.. Shriner'8 Indian Vermifuge is the remedy. Dr. C. D. itice, finding it impossible to attend promptly to the increasing demands for membership in the Mutual Reserve Fund, has called his brother, Jasper Rice, to bis assistance. Persons wishing to join this popular Association will apply to either of thSse gentlemen, at the office of Drs. DeSaussure & Burnet, medical examiners. , A Beautiful Prayer. Lord bless and preserve that dear person whom Thou hast chosen to be my husband. Let his life be long, comfortable and holy; a helpmeet in all my accidents and changes Make me amiable and truly dear unto him, and unite his heart to mine in the purest affection and sympathy. Keep me from all ungentleness, unreasonableness and complaining, and make me obedient to his will. Remove me from passion, so that I may be a delight in his eyes. Bless our union in every way that Thou shalt deem wise. The Latest Mississippi Story. In Yazoo County, Miss., on the 9th inst., a party of hunters killed a deer that had a human skull impaled on a prong of his horn, supposed to be that of a negro. The prong had entered the cavity occupied in life by the eye, and had grown up around the bone, showing the skull had not rmf nn rppfintlv. There are vn nous conjectures as to how it got there, but the most prevalent opinion is that the atiftnal was wounded and brought to b?iy by the negro, and had killed the latter in the conflict which ensued the prong entering the eye and piercing the brain, j he body of, the deer showed signs of other wounds. He was about as large as * two year-old calf.?Memphis (Tenn.) Scimeter. ' / . / / - / E / The Big Fire in Savannah. A very disastrous fire broke out in Savannah on last Thursday, destroying about fifteen blocks of buildings with nearly all their contents. Seven lives were lost, and 4,000 bales of cotton were burned up. The losses amount to about $1,000,000. In all, one hundred and eighty dwellings have been destroyed, besides Garnett, Stubbs & Co.'s warehouse, the Brush Electric Light works, the barrel factory and Tynan's foundry. This has been the greatest conflagration in Savannah since 1824. Forty white families and nearly I 3 J __1 J i? 111 one nunarea coiorea j amines are rendered homeless. Warehouses have been thrown open for the shelter of the former, and all .the colored churches in the city for the latter. The burnt district comprises some fifteen blocks. The entire section between West Broad Street and the canal has been entirely destroyed, except the Planters' Rice Mill and Lachlison's foundry on the south side of River Street. . , The origin of the fire is unknown. Men were working in the warehouse at the time, and were first aware of it* by seeing the flames shoot up from a lot of cotton fifty yards or more from where they were. Buckets of water were brought into requisition, but were of no avail?the fire evidently having been burning some time. Cotton Market. November 7, 1883. There h&s been a slight decline in the market since oar last report. We novr quote good middlings at 9|r9? cents. Items. China and France are preparing for war with each other. A row occurred in Danville, Va., on last Saturday during a political discussion between Democrats and Readjusters, in which several whites and negroes were killed. Great excitement prevails. Throughout all Virginia the excitement over the election has been at fever heat for some days past, and trouble was expected in several places. Mahoneism has brought about this fearful state of affairs,, and1 the honest people-of the Old o m ia fo n~ a r o trying to get out of the clutches of the robbers. The "Old Reliable." As usual, Mr. R. M. Kennedy has just opened up one of the choicest stocks of ladies' dress goods of every description, from common to the very finest, that has ever been offered in Camd&n. The departments of laces, embroideries, neckwear, hosiery, handkerchiefs, etc., are very full, embracing everything to be found m a first-class establishment. The ladies are already wondering how he can sell such fine goods at such low prices ; but it is easily answered?he buys close and on short time. The ladies are especially requested to call and examine his goods and prices. .The department of clothing, gentlemens' underwear, neckwear, ties, hats, etc., is also very full, and everything is just as it is represented, too. Plvery one who has purchased from this stock has been delighted with their bargain. Go and see for yourself. A $5,000 Paid. Camdes, P. C , Oct. 26, 1883. Dr. C. I) RfC'E, General Agent Mutua Reserve Fund Association; Dear Sir.?It gives me pleasure to Btate that V. S. Jordan, deceased, was insured in the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Associa tion for $5,000, and tbut the claim was promptly paid in full. The association is a good one, and I cheerfully recommend it to those who contemplate insuring their lives, as entitled to the confidence of the people. RespetAfully, K. G. Carrtson. The following is a partial list of the persons in Camden wko have insured in this Association : J B Kershaw 0 A Bruce .1 onn DODy j 17 i7UDiBp W L Arthur Wm D Boykin R M Kennedy J M LeGrand 0 J Dunlap T II Clarke J B Lyles E E Sill M S Baraberg Wm D Trantham A D Kennedy D 0 Kirkley John Burdell H K DuBos* TODu.Bose S B Latham F L Zemp J McClair S L Lang P H Nelson SC Clyburn J T Graham Dr A A Moore G G Alexander J D McDowall Allen Peas M L Champion Pr A W Burnet James Jones Frank Joyner I) E Spencer W Olyburn Jr Pr D L PeSaupsure Pr E M Boykin Jas L Braeington Frank P Beard George H Bruce Wm M Shannon Wi'liam Kelly Runaway Ray. 1 hei l?y wnrn all pe'Snna lV?n. hiring, harboring, feeding or in any way uikiog care of J. J J imes McCuskull (black), fifteen years of ago, as lie is under comract to inc. He has betwrn five aud >n oho hnml. Any niio7ntmi^^SBS|^^H this notice will be prosccuu^^^HSHH AMURos^^HHHm SBrnMuaBj '-SL J) Ho! for the Fair. When in Columbia, do not forget thai V Kinard is tbe great Headquarters for Tailor Made Clothing. We guarantee the finest imported goods, made in tbe best"manner, ; v and a perfect fit guaranteed, and atpriees so much lower than those charged by Mer* chant Tailors that they must appeal at once to the i telligence of discriminating purchasers. All we ask iB an inspection of our stock to convince the most skeptical of tbe facts which we present Our stock embraces all the latest styles and patterna^"* . \ such as tho Corkscrews and Whip Cord in all shades, and made in Prince Albert, Four Button Cutaway 8acks, etc. We fear no competition in this line, as we hare the largest stock in the city. 8. 0. CLUB BALL. The gentlemen who intend being present at the Ball, and have not been supplied with the proper dress, would rayo 50 per . cent by buyiqg their Bress Suit (Dyke Coat) from Yours respectfully, '< v*' M. L. KINARD. . ' FALL AND WINTER V , y g MILLINERY. | The attention of the Ladies and publio i* generally is called to the LARGF, nnd handsome stock of Fall and Winter MILLINERY ; ^ GOODS now to be had at Mrs. S. TWEED'S. . It comprises the very latest styles SILKS. SATINS, . /' ^ RIBBONS. LACES. _ , HATS, FLOWERS, BONNETS. FEATHERS, \ : "r CLOAKS, JERSEYS, Corsets, Hoops. Bustles, Zephyrs, Buttons, Rouching and all the novelties of the season. Call and examine my stock and nrices. Mrs. ?. TWEED. Letters Dismissory. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the Judge of Prebate of Kershaw county on the 4th day of December npxt for Letters Dismissory as Administratrix of the estate of D. H. McEwen, deceased. Mrs. S. TWEED. nev8 4t Fine Plantation for Sale. That very fine plantation situated fourteen miles east of Camden and eiffht mile. from Bishopville on the Bishopville road, containing 400 acres, well stocked with mules and horses, cattle and hogs, farming implements of all kinds, includiug wagons, etc. It has also upon it a water mill and gin, all ir good repair. There is also a splendid pasture, good the year round. The arable land is as good for cotton, corn and small grain as can be found anywhere. This fine plantation can be purchased at a bargain if applicatiou is made to me before the lhth inst. Apply on Tuesdays or Thursdays to J. M. PHILLIPS, nor. 2-2t, Bishopville, S. C. Fine Plantation to RentThat very Pine Plantation situated fifteen miles north of Oamden, containing 1100 acres, formerly the property of the estate of Ool. Wm. Drakeford, is now offered for rent for one year, or on a lease for a term of years. It contains some of the best cotton lands in the State. Apply to WM. OLYBURN, Jr., nov2 tf Camden, S. G. SPLENDID FARM ~~~~ FOE ' SALE. 198 ACRES, " i located only one and a half miles from Oamden. Upon the place is situated^^^g^^H (rood dwelling-house aud never-failing springs water, a beautiful stream of^^HH^^9HSHHB| runs through it, affording^MHHfi^H^BHflB9B| run an ordinary mill on th^H^^DHHn^HHMB^H cleared land : splendid rounjK^9HflaBN|^nSn^^BnH^n health For ?none