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VOL. XXII, NO. 49. DARLINGTON, 8. 0., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1895. WHOLE NUMBER 1,087. LOCAL LAMCS. MATTERS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF DARLINGTON. A Column of Now*. Tersely Told, of Interoet to Our Many Readert. Miss Ethel Dargan is clerking at the Book Store. Mr. Douglas Young is clerk ing for Mr. G. 0. Merle. Mr C. B. Edwards spent last Sunday at Society Hill. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Woods have returned from a trip to Atlanta. The tobacco warehouse at Lamar was opened for business on the 25th inst. T. J. Wilson, merchant at Society Hill, advertises lime for sale at $1.50 a barrel. The Rev. R. W Lide is out again, though he was not able to preach on Sunday last. The Rev. R. A. Child left on Monday for Rock Hill to attend the Methodist State Conference. • J. Buckner Floyd, Esol, at tended the session of he United States Court in Columbia last week. Mr. Abe Shultz has rented Mrs. M Manne’s dwelling on Spring Street, and has moved into it. As we go to press we learn that Mr. B. A. Early lost his gin-house by fire early this morning. Mr. Geo. 0. Griffin, of Greens- borough, Ga., has been employ ed as prescriptionist at Barren- tine’s drug store. The merchants arc opening up their Christmas goods, and the stores present quite a “holi day” appearance. The C. S. & N. trains do not run to Hamlet now, Gibson’s, N. C. t being the terminus at that end of the line. A solid car-load of tobacco brought all the way from Holly Hill, in Berkley County, was sold here yesterday. T. Moultie Mordecai, Esq., a well known Charleston lawyer, was in Darlington last week on professional business. The Constitutional Conven tion met on Tuesday to ratify the Constitution, but adjourned last night for good and all. A party of gentlemen from this place where deer hunting on the river on Thanksgiving Day Mr. E. R. James killed a fine buck. Mr. W. W, Cooley has been quite sick ever Since he return ed from the West, where he went to purchase horses for his firm’s sales, but he is now out again. The child of Mr. S. Wolfram, who was poisoned by having concentrated lye given to it by the servant, ha* improved very much, and is thought now to be out of danger.' ; There was a wagon camp on the creek just over the bridge in Doneraile on Friday night. ‘ There were a number of horses in it which were offered for sals here on the following Mon day. Mr. John Bulcken has moved into the house on the corner of Grove and New Streets, recent ly occupied by Mr. Jno. Z. Hearon, and Mr George Braz- ington has rented the residence just vacated by Mr. Bulcken. Mr. P. A. Willcox, adminis trator of the estate of the late Dr. J. C. Willcox, sold at pub lie auction, at the latter’s plant ation a few miles from town, on last Friday all of the Doctor’s personal property on the plant ation. Thanksgiving services were held in both the white and the colored Baptist Churches on Thursday last. The stores were closed, and many of the clerks observed the day by going out into the country to enjoy them selves. The pamphlet descriptive of the resources of Darlington County, gotten up for distribu tion at the Atlanta Eiposition, is a genuine, work of art, and has been much adipir^d by all who have seen it. Tobacco leaves, strikingly “true to life decorate both covers. The Board of trade have just receiv ed a number of the pamphlets for local distribution. Mr. Smilie Vaughan has rent ed and moved into one of Mr. VV. M. Haynesworth’s dwelling houses facing the Academy ureen • The company that was to play “The World Against Her” in the Opera House on Saturday night last broke down on the way, and never got here at al|. The case against Murray Clem ents in the United States Court has been postponed until Janu ary, when he will be tried be fore Judge Brawley in Charles ton. On the day of the “holiday opening” at the book store, the hours from two to five will be especially for the children. A handsome doll and a gun will be given away'to the two who draw lucky numbers. As will be seen from the ad vertisement published in anoth er column, visitors to Charles ton during “Gala Week” are cordially invited by the Shep herd Supply Co. to attend the cooking exhibits to be given at their establishment, 232 Meet ing St. Mr Alva Smith, who has been employed as freight clerk at the A. C. L. depot here for some months, has beei sent by the Coast Line authorities to Sum ter, and Mr. J. E. McCutchen has been transferred from Rocky Point, N. C., to this place to fill Mr. Smith’s position. Theodore Stephens, a well- known colored carpenter, was found dead in his bed on Tues day night. He had been sick for some time, but was not thought by his friends to be se riously ill. He lived all by him self, and, consequently, was alone at the time of his death. The Rev. Charles Montgom ery, of Columbia, preached in the Presbyterian Church on last Sunday morning, and again at the union services which were held in the same church at night. The Rev. D. M. Fulton preached at Hopewell, in Flor ence County, on Sunday morn ing. The first chapter of “The House on the Marsh”, our new serial, was published last week, and three more chapters are given in this issue. If those who read it do not find it ab sorbingly interesting from be ginning to end, we will be forc ed to admit that we are no judge of a good story. Tfihta has been a soap vendor on the streets for a few days, who is quite a clever “sleight- of-hand” man. He has had large crowds in attendance, and has done some very clever tricks. Among other things, he sticks pins and needles all over his hands and arms, as if be really were a “human pincush ion”, as he claims to be. Two of our tobacco men be came involved in a personal difficulty at the Planter’s Ware house last week, which, at one time, promised to be serious. Fortunately, however, “peace again reigns in Warsaw”, and the city exchequer is richer by twenty “American Eagles”, ten of wjiich were deposited there by each of the belligerents. A buggy belonging to Mi^ Smilie Vaughan was stolen from the lot in the rear of Cogge- shall & Co’s store on Monday, night. This is the second theft of the kind that has occurred at the same place within two weeks, Mr. W. D. Coggeshall’s buggy having been stolen from there about ten days previous, and no effprt should be spared to catch the thief. The new machine known as the graphophone was exhibited on the street here for some days during the past week. It is something like the phonograph, though not so large. It is said to be very convenient for work in an office, where letters are dictated into it. They are then repeated by the machine to an operator or the type writer, who writes them out for mailing. Round-trip tickets to Charles ton will be on sale here on ac count of “Gala Week” from Dec. 9th to 12th, inclusive, good to return until Dec. 14th, for $2.25, and tickets 8 ood to return on until Dec. 16th will be on sale from the 9th to 14th at $4 each. The Charleston people have made great preparations for their “Gala Week,” and all who visit the city then will dobtless have a most enjoyable time. Darlington’s Gain. The Rev. J. T. Brazington, father of Mr. George Brazing- ton, the manager of the Racket Store, has moved to Darlington with his family, and will livs with his son in their residence on Grove Street next to Mr. J. L. Michie’s. Rev. Mr. Brazing- ton is from Kershaw, at which place he was pastor of the Bap tist Church. He preached at the Baptist Church here last Sunday, and hi* sermon was much enjoyed by those who heard it. Just received; another car load of mules. C. W. Hewitt. Fell Into A Woll. Sometime ago twenty three cattle were brought to town to be sold. When the sale was made the cattle were counted and only twenty-two could be found The owner thought that one had been stolen and adver tised for it. He did not hear anything of it, however, until a few days ago, when it was found in an old well in the lot back of the postoffice into which he had fallen. The well w«s then filled up, being used as a grave for the steer. Clothing for men and boys still going at bargains; Edwards & Co. A Good Day for Butinasa. The crowd in town on Sale- day was one of the largest that has been seen here in a long time and it was a very orderly one, too. The country people seemed to have plenty of money, and they were not slow to spend i«. The meichants report that Monday was one of the best days they have had this fall, and, as a result of their purchas es, many a wagon-load of goods was carried off from here. The official sales drew large crowds, as did the horse sale at Messrs. McCullough & Cooley’s stables. Come to us for bargains in dry goods and clothing. Brun son, Lunn & Co. A Dangerous Bridge. Editor Darlington News: There is on the Florence road, about a mile and a half from town, a bridge which is now, and has been for three months S ast, in a dangerous condition, everal persons have made com plaint about it, but, so far, nothing has been done. I do not know who is to blame, but this I do know, that the expen diture of a few dollars now will probably save the county a suit fqr damages if it remains unat- tenued to much longer. Z. Darlington, Dec. 4, 1895. 1,000 bushels of county raised seed red rust proof oats. Me Cullougft & Cooley. Death of Mr. Jamas Patty. Mr. James Petty fell dead in a field near his home a short distance from the Mineral Spring on Tuesday moring while cutting wood. He had been in his usual good health prior to his death, and an inquest was held over his body in accord ance with the requirements ot the law by Deputy Coroner C. P. Dargan on Wednesday. The autopsy was held by Dr. A. T. Baird, and the jury’s verdict was that Mr- Petty came to his death from natural causes. Mr. Petty was one of the oldest men in the county, he having been born Aug. 3, 1804, and being, therefore, at the time of his death, over 91 years of age. He was the father of Mrs. Emma Barnes, his only living child, #ith whom he resided. Mr.. Pet ty served in the Mexican war, and was ever ready to stand up for his country's rights. He was a life-long and consistent member of the Baptist Church, and although feeble and pover ty stricken, he walked a dis tance of over three miles every Babbath morning to attend the regular services in the church of which he was a member. Hi* funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at 4 o’clock vejterday afternoon, the Rev. fc. W. Lide officiating, and bis remains were interred in the church lot at Grove Hill Ceme tery. This is the weather for over coats: we haive the best for the money; Ed wards dfc Co. Saw-Mill Burnt. Mr. S. K. Jeffords lost by ac cidental fire on the night of the 24th inst. his saw-mill situated near his residence, about two miles from Lamar. There were a number of other out-buildings near it, and it it a wonder that more of them were not destroy ed. Mr. Jeffords’ loss amount ed to several hundred dollars. There was no insurance on the property, and universal sym pathy is felt for Mr. Jeffords, who is one of the most thrifty, popular and upright citizens of Darlington County. Ready- made sheets and pil low cases at Edwards & Co.’s. The annual holiday opening at the book store will take place on Dec. 6, and a cordial invita tion to attend is extended to all. Ths Chance of * LI e-Time. The sale of horses at Messrs. McCullough & Cooley’s stables on Monday was attended by the largest crowd by fai that has been at any of their sales. For ty-eight fine horses changed hands at amazingly low prices. But one mule was disposed of out of the car load lot, the prices offered being too low to warrant their sale. This is the last sale this fi-m will have at Darling ton for some time to come, and those hveing near here who failed to purchase at one or oth er of their sales have missed an opportunity that will not come to them soon again. Their next sale will be at Clio, 8. C., on Saturday, Dec. 14, when they will sell a car-load of horses and mules at E Sternberger’s stables. [Since the foregoing was writ ten, “on information and be lief”, and put into type, we have h*d a visit from ihe head of the firm of McCullough & Cooley, who requests us to state that, owing to the low prices which his horses brought last Saturday, he withdrew fifteen of the finest of them from sale, being unwilling to sacrifice them. Tnese fifteen he will again offer for sale at auction here on Saturday next—thus af fording the people of this vicin ity one more chance, (and that positively the last they will have this season), of obtaining from this reliable firm a few more fine horses at bargain prices.] In order to reduce our stock as much as possible before Jan. 1st next, we will sell dry goods and clothing very cheap. Brun son, Lunn & Co. A Horte Thai Nevtr Tire*. School Commissioner Perritt is now making his official rounds, visiting the various schools of the county, on a “Rambler” bicycle. Wise man! He is not only wise enough to see that a bicycle is the thing for him to ride, because it eats nothing, can’t get sick, and is always saddled and bridled when he wants it, but he has found out that the “Rambler” is the best bicycle for the money in the world. Prof. A. Poindexter Taylor, Principal of the Welsh Neck High School, at Harteville, has, for the past six months, been making the rounds of the County in the interests of his school mounted on a “Ram bler.” He speaks of it in terms of the very highest praise, and is enthusiastic about the good service it has rendered him. There will be several valuable improvements on the 1896 “Rambler.” One of the new wheels will be on exhibition at this office on and after Dec 15th. It will be “up to date” in every particular, and a model of perfect workmanship. The prioe will remain at $100 next year. The manufacturefs have on hand a limited number of th3 1895 “Ramblers” which, up to within a few days ago, they were selling at $100 each, for spot cash, but which they will, for the purpose of closing out the entire stock before the ’96 wheels come in, sell for $85 each, on easy terms. For further partic ulars, apply at this office. The supply.is small: “first come, first served.” In order to compete with the cheaper wheels now being put on the market from every direc tion, the manufacturers of the “Rambler” will introduce this season the “Ideal”, which they purpose selling for $50. This is guaranteed to be the best cheap wheel on the market, and is equal, in many respects, to the “Rambler,” after which it is closely modeled. An “Ideal” wheel will also be on exhibition here by Dec. 15. Use pea-meal for cow food; at Edward* A Co.’s. Dead Letter*. Letters addressed to the fol lowing persons remain uncalled for at the Darlington postoffice, and are advertised as “dead” for the week endiag Nov. 30th: Charley Burley, Lucius Bell, Durham Beln, R. A. Dargan, A. Roberson, W. A. Poller, Mon roe Davis, M. A Witherspoon, Combia Samuel, J. I. Thornal, James Soloman, Taney Rhodes, J. T. McBride, Clayton Bacott, Jas. Boston. F. F Bell, Henry Alexandex, Henry Andrews, R. Preston Amos, H. Alexander, B. T. Copeland, C. B. Collins, W. P. Coleman. J. A. Cooper, A. W. Bland, Jack Boseman, Cyrus DuBose, Isreal Brunson, W. G. Hatchel. Brunson Gregg. J. E. Russell, Max Mixon, J. C. Patterson, H. A. Odom, Wilson Mettoway, George Flinn, J. T. Freeman, John Freeman, Mitch- el Edwards, Mary Parnell, Min nie Cannon, Adaliue Block, Liz zie Borkam, Ber Johnson, Ann Nann, Levia Swinton, Rosa Richadson, Anna Nichols J. J. Wilson. A Falstaffian Eicon. Under the caption “Falstaff’s Squad Outdone—Extraordinary Regimentals of the Visiting South Carolinians—All Sorts of Uniforms,” the Atlanta Looking Olass says: It will be readily admitted by every trutnful person that no State of the Southern Confeder acy sent braver or more dashing soldiers to the war than South Carolina. The young soldiers of the old Palmetto State who came to Atlanta last Thursday are no doubt just as brimful of military enthusiasm aud valor as their fathers were. Indeed, they have proved their courage in not a few strikes and riots over the border. But it must be confessed that the South Car olina troops are very quaintly uniformed. In maintaining their high ideas of warrior-likedaring and chivalry, it is evident that they have paid small attention to such minor matters as clothes. This individualism and singu larity in dress were as humor ously noticeable in the rank and file. Here was a soldier with cartridge belt and Springfield, like his comrades, but wearing citizen’s clothes. There was one in citizen’s trousers and military coat. And scattered through the ranks one noticed men in Derby hats, slouch hats, yacht ing caps, and even one in a beaver. County raised need oats and seed rye for sale; Bright Wil liamson. Darlington on “Carolina Day.” The party of Darlingtonians who went to Atlanta last week returned delighted with their trip—some on Saturday and others on Sunday. They say that the crush of humanity there was great, but everybody Went expecting lo find a large crov.d, and prepared to put up with any inconveniences incident thereto. According to those who went, the show is one of the most wonderful the world has ever witnessed, and nobody ought to miss seeing it who can possibly get to it. The absence of the Darlington Guards was noted and commented on, not only by South Carolinians but by those from other States. A distin guished officer of the Pennsyl vania militia, in particular, (so report says), thinking that the Company was in the line of march, asked to have it pointed out to him as the parade passed —and it tras in the line, accord ing to the South Carolina daily papers and the Atlanta Consti tution. All of these, seeming to take it as a matter of course that the Company was to be there, had it down among the list of companies of the Fourth Regiment that appeared on par ade. But, notwithstanding the absence of the Guards, Darling ton was well represented in the military feature of the occasion by Maj. R. L. Dargan, Judge Advocate General on Gen. Rich- bourg’s staff. Maj. Dargan is said to have been one of the finest looking military men in the parade. Bucklen'* Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Dr. J. A. Boyd's drugstore. Official Sale*. The following sales were made by the Master on Salesday: Jno. McSween vs. John W. Wadford and David Wadford, 144 acres to Jno McSween for$400; Hurst. Purnell & Co. vs. B. B. Shirley and J. H. Pate, 80 acres to G.W. Brown, attorney, for $100; A. Nachman vs. Alice Ham and Annie Wingate, 190 acres to A. Nachman for $455; F. J. Pelzer vs. R. L. Hagood, et al., 160 acres to Geo. W. Brown, attor ney, for $300; Geo. W. Steffins & Son vs. W. A. Newsom, two lots in the town of Hartsville to W. A. Newsom for $690; Boyd & Brown, assignees, vs. T. D. and S. F. King, 200 acres to G. W. Brown, attorney, for $70<ii; F. J. Pelzer vs. B. R. Gatlin, et al., 641 acres to G. W. Brown, attorney, for $1,140; W. A. Car- rigan vs. G. R. Isgett, 60 acres to W. A. Carrigan for $50: Geo. W. Steffins & Son vs. R. W. Spann. 135 acres to C. S. Nettles, attorney, for $50; the Equitable Mortgage Co. vs. Preston S. Carter, et al , 400 acres to W. A. Carrigan for $3,725; Boyd & Brown, assignees, vs. Wm. M. Warr et al., 25 acres to Geo. W. Brown, attorney, for $20; J. P. Kervin vs. W. J. Myers, 26 acres to J. P. Kervin for $100; A. A. Hewlett et al. vs. C. S. Nettles et al. two lots in the town of Darlington and 200 acres in the county to E. L. Wilkinson for $1,800. The sales in the follow ing oases were withdrawn: W. M. Filtch, administrator, vs. D. L. Brock et al. (by a clerical er ror, this was advertised as D. L. Buck); the Bank of Tim- monsvllle vs. W. F. Dargan et al., and A. L. Richardson vs. Helen J. G. Harrell. In the case of Geo W. Steffins Sc Son vs. W. A. Newsom, the first lot was re-sold to C. 8. Nettles, at torney, for $100. In the case of W. O. Petty vs. W. R Killeen et al., the Clerk of Court sold 138 acres of land to M. H. Dargan for $1,220; in the case of the Bank of Darling ton vs. C. 8. Nettles et si., 556 acres were sold to the plaintiff for $500; in addition to these the following sales were made in the cases named: Bollman Bros. Co. vs. Sarah P. Thomas et al., 324 acres to P. A. Willcox for $200; Bollman Bros. Co. vs, Wm. Dalrymple et al., 140 acres toJ. R. Segars, Jr., for $400; W. K. Ryan, survivor, vs. E. G. Jeffords et al-, 200 acres to W. K. Ryau for $100. The follow ing sales, advertised- by the Clerk to take place on the same day, were withdrawn: C. B. Ed wards et al. vs. L. C. Cameron; Bollman Bros. Co. vs. J. M. Woodham, and W. L. Galloway vs. Elsie Brearley et al. The Sheriff made the follow ing sales under tax executions: the State vs. Lucy Brown, one lot in the town of Society Hill to W. A. Carrigan for $9; the State vs. Archie Gandy, one lot in the same town to T. J. Wil son for $10.30; che State vs. H. M. K. Dargan, one lot in the town of Daflington to E. Xeith Dargan fjr$1.20; the State vs. Maria Chapman, 3 acres near Society Hill to A. M. Sompay- rac for $9. _ High Grad* Laat Tobacco, iChicago Timen-Hirald.l Darlington County, which is now noted as one of the tobacco counties of South Carolina, al though its fame dates back but six years, has an exhibit of leaf tobacqo within a curing house built of curled pine. This sec tion produces a grade of tobac co forcuttersand smokers which is said to surpass the Virginia and North Carolina product. It is of a very light color, and has been sold at as high a figure as $2.05 a pound. - 1 V. * i i—•t.—vN, McLaurin Carries Florence. . (Manning Times 1 / The recent election in Florence County for the unexpired sena torial term resulted in the elec tion of J. E. Pettigrew over D. H. Traxler, both Reformers. The former, we are informed, belongs to what is known as a McLaurinite,” the other jis anti McLaurin.” If this be correct, the ficey politicians of Florence Court House must feel somewhat chagrined at their defeat, because it has been their boast .or a long time that Me Laurin nor his friends need ap ply for public favor in that county. One of McLanrin’s friends, however, did apply, and the-people gave him what he asked for in spite of the self- assumed managers of the right of the people of Florence Coun ty. and when the next election rolls around we expect to see a number of the now stiffnecks begging McLaurin for quarter. 0 HOPEWELL. Mrs. Martha Galloway, of L>dia, is visiting at this place.' Mr. John Cook and family, of Florence, are visiting in this section. Mr. E. C. Reynolds is prepar ing to build a residence near the Academy. Mrs. Lillie Reynolds has re turned home after spending sev eral days with friends at Una. We certainly have a very healthy section of country, as not a single death from fever has occured this year. Several young people attend ed a croquet party at the resi dence of Mr. O. 8. Huggins last Saturday afternoon. Miss Edith Huggins and Miss Lena Nash, accompanied by O. 8. Huggins, visited friends and relatives at Una recently. The saw andgrist-mill belong ing to Mr. E. C. Reynolds has again resumed operations, after laying idle for some weeks. Mrs. Susan Brown, an aged lady of this section, died on Fri day last, and was buried at St. Paul’s Church on the following day. Several of our citizens pur chased fine horses at the recent auction sales, and some stylish driving is being indulged in by our young men. We had the pleasure of hear ing some fine debating on last Friday evening. The query discussed was, “Resolved, that wars have been a greater curse than liquor”—decided in the negative. The young men who took part in the discussion ac quitted themselves admirably. CLYDE. Mr. J. C. Jowers has a full school. Mr. B. L Outlaw has return ed from a trip to North Caro lina. Mr. W. W. Warren killed a pig the other day that tipped the scales at 243. Married, on the 27th ult., Mr. Simpson Watkins and Miss Lou King, all of Union section. We were shocked to hear of the sudden death of “Uncle” Sandy Johnson, of Chesterfield Co. Rev. J. C. Counts preached us a very interesting sermon be fore leaving for Conference: we trust he will be sent back to us. Several of our farmers are sowing oats and wheat. Our boys are through gathering their crops, and are ready for the cold days. GREEN PLAINS. Dr. Watson expects to leave this neighborhood for Lamar: we are sorry to lose him, and our best wishes go with him. We have about finished gath ering our crops; some have finished planting oats. The corn and pea crops have been very good, but cotton and rice poor: potatoes, not more than a half crop. Mr. J. W. Moore met with a heavy loss last week: while his men were cleaning out the smoke-house a quantity of salt was thrown into the hole where his hogs drank, and the result was that he lost $50 worth of those animals. Kano in th# Pulpil. [New* and Courier.] For sensationalism in the pulpit,” says the Providence Journal, "the Rev. Robert Toombs DuBose, of Jackson- vilie, a grandson of the famous Southerner whose nante he bears, holds the record up to date. Having inaugurated a campaign against the local gamblers,' ne produced a complete keno out fit in church for the sake of showing his parishioners how the game is played, and how great the accruing profits are to the manipulators. Perhaps he succeeded in extending knowledge of some of his hea era, but it is doubtful if he a complished any appreciable good.” It was not his fault if he did not. The best way to re form people is to educate them. Few men will care to gamble when they know that they are swindled in the game, and i ‘ gambling is uns ' ' swindling. Mr. Du the best and shortest convince the young men ! trying to teach.