Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Valentines, Valentines! at== DRUGGISTS. Phone 39. JUST RECEIVED Big L ine White Goods, Em broideries and Laces. We have just opened up case new sp ring Charu=1 brays, nice line of Dress Goods for early spring. Still selling $1.25 black Taffeta Silk for 79c, yard wide; send for samples. Just received another big lot of those $5.00 Rugs for $2.98. You Fairfield people come to see us; we will make you prices that you are not accustomed to. We sell the famous N. B. Corset. Hafner -Brothers, CHESTER, S. C. Organized 1906 BANK OF FAIRFIELD WINNSBORO, S. C. CAPITAL, $60,0O0 -SAVINGS DEPARTMENT-Interest allowed at the rate of 4 yer cent per annum, payable quarterly, January, April, July and October. OFFICERS. W. R. Rabb, President. J. M Jennings, Cashier. T. W. Traylor, Vice-President. Hugh S. Wylie, Teller. DIRECTORS. W. R. Rabb, F. R. MMcekin, T. W. Tray.lor, T. W. Ruff, J. C. Buchanan, J. R. Curlee, D. V. Walker, J. J. Robertson, J. W. Hanahan, J. L. Mimnaugh, R. Y. Turner, Leroy Springs, C. Catheart, . J. M. Jennings. A Real Sunbeam. --Bringing Happiness to All Who Use It SUNBEAM COFFEE. In 5 lb. tin cans For only $1.00. TRY IT. S. C. J O H N S T O N. Got to Buya Mule? ==Then wait on me== *Am expecting another car= load daily. There will be no room for kicking- on prices. LOCAL INTELLIGEN( Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1906. -Mr. John R. Craig of Blacl stock spent Tuesday in town. -Mr. H. G. Muldrow of Sui ter has been visiting relativE here. -Mrs. W. G. Martin of Brev ton, Ala., is vi siting relatives i town. -Dr. Gregg McMaster < Florence is spending a few dai in town. -Mr. and Mrs. John W. LylI left Tuesday for a short stay i Columbia. -Miss Grace James has bee spending a few days with Mr. Clara Herron. -Mr. Thomas Lyles of th South Carolina College sper Sunday at home. -Miss Elizabeth McMaste went to Columbia on Saturday t attend Sousa's 3oncert. -Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Gooc ing of St. Louis are expecte this week to visit relatives. -Mr. Daniel Hall is in the we ern markets, getting stock fc Jno. W. Cathcart & Company. -Misses Henrietta Lyle an Edna Robinson of Edgemoor at visiting Mrs. Addie Williford. -Miss Francis Creght, who ha been visiting friends in Nort] Jarolina, is expected home to-day -Mrs. S. A. Ward and he laughter, Miss Sara, of Ridge ay are visiting Mr. W. B reight. -Miss Alice Walker has re urned to the College for Womei ifter spending a few days a iome on account of sickness. -Miss Lila Brockington, wh< 3as been at home several week oi .ccount of sickness, returned t< ler work at Rion Monday morn D 10Y. ng. -Miss Helen Rion of Colum. >ia is stopping a few days witl aiss Florida Martin en route t< irginia, where she will visit rel .tives. -The ground hog went bacl n his hole, thus saying tba here will be more cold. weathe: Lnd it begins to look like he wa tbout right. -Mr. R. L. Patrick of White Oal was Erskine's representative a he centennial eelebration of th< iterary societies of the Soutl arolina College this week. -There will be a meeting of th< ovening Board of the Job: ratton Chapter U.. D. C. at thi esidence of Mrs. T. H. Ketchi. Phursday afternoon at 4:30 o'cloc -Miss Lizzie Douglass, wh< aas been visiting Mr. J. A. Mc 3rorev at Blackstock, has re urnedl home, accompanied b2 tier little niece, Miss Eunice Car -Mr. D. A. Crawford calls th4 ttention of his customers in hi d to-day to the fact that hei ow in the western markets an< that he will return next weel ith a load each of mules an< horses. --Monday was salesday, bn there were no legal sales of land . large number of mules wer uctioned off, for the most par >y parties, having old ortes which they wanted to replac iith young stock. -Captain and Mrs. Jno. SW arige of Spartanburg celebrate< their golden wedding Monda; Captain Carlisle is a native Fairfield and has many friend here who congratulate him o this happy occasion. -The reports from Stata Treasurer Jennings, who under went an operation Saturday s the hospital in Baltimore, are t the effect that he he is no getting along well. This will 1 glad news to his many friendsi ths country, who wish for him speedy resoyery. JKi~ed In 4~ LGoIIsiQs. In a headon collision on tb Seaboari near Blaney last Thur day forr were killed and sever others severly injured. Amor the killed were Jacob White, colored fireman, who was fro this place. His remains wei brought here the next day f interment. pJoppIye, tlr. Axeman. To those who have been botl ered any during the past fe months with the pioblem getting their wood cut-and whe is there one that has not been tortured, for axemen are prac eally of a past age-it w~ll gratifying news that an ev reany axeman is about to mal his appearance in town. jo. Rusself has ordered him a pc table outfit for salwing wood ai will call at your homes and se your wood for you. The saw ~perated by a gasoline engi and will do its work ever much quicker than the axemt He expecte to be ready for tl work this week. WANTED-White help, mai and cooks. Good referen< required. Apply to "X,"Ne a Head 11 'E Jenkins -Jones. Married, in Greenwood, S. C., on Tuesday, January 30th, by the Rev. Robt. H. N.all, D. D., Mr. - Geo. W. Jenkins aud Miss Net tie Jones. s To Organize Civ;'c League. A meeting of the ladies of "Winnsboro interested in the or ganization of a ci vic league is f hereby called to meet at Mrs. 3fJ W. A. Beaty's Friday afternoon s at 4:30 o'clock for the purpose of (forming such an organization. )s The needs of this organization are 11 greatly felt and tliose who make the call are anxious there be a i full attendance. How They Voted. e The two great qu'vstions that i t have come up before the house have been the compulsory educa r tion bill and the Morgan bill for 0 local self cov-rnrmnt. The vote of Fairfield's delega:ion on both - of these bills is of icterest. dI Mr. Biice voted for the compul sory edu-ation bill and Messrs. Fo and McCants against it. r Mr. Brice voted for the Morgan bill, Mr. Ford again;t it, and Mr. McCants was paired against it. e r" Farmers' rIutuel. t A meeting of the Directors and Policy Holders of tie Farmers' -.Mutual Fire Tusurance Company r 'of Fairfield County will be held - i:at the Courrhouse (>n Saturday, the 10th day of February, 1906. [;Officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and a full meeting is desired. t , Thos. L. Johnston, President F. M. F. Ins. Co. Attest: Jno. J. NeiL, 1-.31 )t Sec. and Treas. Bank of Fairfidd. The Bank of Fairf*eld opened its doors for- busines.; Thuesday morning, and from the deposits > that it has been receiving shows - that this young financial institu tion enjoys the confidence that will make it a success. Its capi tal stock has been increased to $50,000. The bank building has! been put in good shape. The large brick vanlt makes it proof I against fire and its improved buralar proof safe insures protec tion against any, robbery.' The fixtures, which have been delayed in transit, are now being put in place. When everything is comn pleted the bank 'will have very attractive quarters. A referene to the bank's advertiseinent,whichI contains a list gi the directors and officers, shows that this ne w bank is in good hands. -Reduced Rates te ColumbIa. -We are authorized by Mr. Jno. G. Mobley to state that reduced rates on the certificate plan-* similar to the arrangeament had last year-have been. arranged I with the railroads. If the rail road agent at any point, selling i tickets, has no cortifica':es, receipt should be taken for the purchase t money of t.he ticket, stating that .the ticket is sold for the purpose of attending the Agricaltural So t ciety meeting and the [ive Stock ~Association. This will insure the reduced rates on return trip. The Agricultural Society meeting will ta.ke place Wednesday, Feb. 7th. The meeting of the South Caro . lina Live Stock Association will f be held on February 8th and 9th, n White Men Hield Up. SWhile on their way home la a -buggy Saturday evening Mr. W. t R.IRabb and Mr. J. H. Gibson were greatly annoyed after leav ing their store by a negro, Abe e Lumpkin, continually riding back . and forth by them. Just below ~,the depot the former told him this thing must stop, whereupon the negro began to curse them vehemently and even went so far as to threaten to shoot them and fdid go through the motion of sshooting, though it was after al wards found he had no weapon. g Both white men were unarmed a and they got out of the buggny an d n got hold of him and brought him - up town and delivered him to the >town authorities. Mor day morn ing Abe was brought nop before Mayor Ketchin and was fined $75.00 on three different counts. is fine was promptly paidi. While the fine is a pretty good one, though none too heavy, the e (negro ought to count himis elf for o tun ate in getting off so light ; for, - but for the coolness of these ewhite men, his foolish drunken er actions would have cost him his kelife. Abe has borne a good rep ga1tion and his action in this in r- tauoe was a oomplet3 surprise dto all who knew him. is mportant to Hiousekeepers. so I wish to say to the jublic that I now have a car of ice~ and am able to supply you with the same. and also to keep vo r meats on ie for you, I am now supplying Ids my customers with the finest beef es ever put on the market here, stall ws fed Tennessee steers. Jno W. 1sTlH Our Big I our store is na big stock of SPE A part of this way, and our ern markets i Bargains. Sc price, but our us to give our We are i large patronal appreciation N to make a si Watch for ou: you money. Caldwe New F I have< in my largi of Jno. H have just I well assor pleased to] before su wants. Wedding Presents. If you are looking for i Wedding Present, just :ome to our store and let s show you one of the' most select stocks in this State. We have just >pened a new lot of Cut 3ass, which cannot be surpassed in quality and price, Ice cream sets, pitchers, bowls, and many smaller pieces. We are :uite sure we can please you in this line. Also a handsome line of Silver Goods in cases. From the smnallest salt spoons to chests of silver. Patterns and designs are the latest out. Prices are reasonable. We have. as usual, a most select line of Hand Painted China. You shouldl not fail to see it before buying elsewhere. Any Bride would be satisfied with one of our hand= somely decorated pieces. We want you to ccome in and see our stock. Re= member our name on the box is the sign of goodness. JEWELERS5. 1424 Maiin St. Columi~bia, S. C. FORi' SALE-35 liea nice grae Shertborn Cattle. WVill weigh 400 to 800 pounds. In goo condition and all young. J1. C. annon, TRlacksock. S. C. 2t Sucesful sale was a great success and Dw in condition to receive the (IJNG GOODS spring stock is now on the buyers will be in the north= n a week hunting up Spring me goods are advancing in early purchases will enable patrons last seasou's prices. ratdful to the public for the Ne given us. To show our ve are determined this spring pecial effor on low prices. r price lists, they will save 011 Dry Goods Co. urniture Store. )pened a furniture. store e new building just south McMaster & Co., and' yut in a very large and ted stock. I shall be have you call and see me pplying your furniture LI. H. KEiTCH IN. A Complete Assortment of Canned Goods, including Meats, Vegetables and Fraits A Full Assortment of Pickles 'and Catsups. A Variety of Cakes and Crackers, Prunes and other Fruits. U. A. WHITE, Baker and Confectioner. To fill all your g'rocery wants. Send in your orders or ring phone 25. W. C. BOYD.