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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. TVEDNESD > v. March 4, : : .8s5. / TekmsokTkk Xkws and IIei:au>.? i n-WCCKiV ftliuoii. iuui uvum^ is advance. Weekly edition, two dollar.per annnia in advance: two dollars and tifty cents per "unvrn, if not paid in ad varice. Kates foh Advertising.?One dollai - per inch (solid minion) for the first inser tion, an<l fifty cents j??*r inch fur each sabsequent insertion. These rates apply t< advertisements of every character, and art payable strictly in advance. Obituarie.anii tributes of*iv>pcct are charged for af advertisements. .Marriage notices, and Nii:)]);*' annoui.cenients of deaths, are pub lisht'i! fret*, ami :i!VSwi!cit<*<i. i.iuer.u m;iuk> ^ for contract advertisements. >" .? i>! vrrtisi-iiientft. Kupturc Cured?McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. Fresh Groceries?D. Ii. Flenniken. ^ Lcmington, Jr.?A. Wiiliford & 1 Notice of Final Discharge?Thos. D. ^ O wings, .Administrator. Local Uriel*. ?There is but little cotton shipped from this point now-a-days. ?T!u*cr? f\rr !i;nvl times on tramos L. ami people v."ho arc out of wood. ? W'e observed sonic cotton selling in town on Friday. The best will bring 10g. ^ ?The bridges on the streets are rcf ceiving the attention of the Town Council. ?There is talk among the sports of getting up u mule race, to come on ai an early clay. ft ?There are but few "commercial r evangelists" to be seen hanging around no"w-a-days. ? In some scc:ions of the coun^* there is complaint of a scarcity of farm laborer ?. ?It is said that the best way to get ? bad whiskey manufactured is to license more l\:r-rooms in a town than will pay. ^ ?The Clerk informs us that np to the first day of March thirteen hundred and ninety-eight liens have been in^ dexed. i ?Several civil cases of some impor^ tance have been heard in the trial justice courts of town during the past few days. ?There was not a great deal of property sold 011 Monday. Several mules went oil* under mortgages, however. A mortgage will make any mule salable. ?A bill will probably be introduced ill the Legislature at the next session ? sion to fix a legal liability 011 municipal corporations for certain acts of their agents. ?We were glad to see on our streets j on Friday our friend Capt. W. B.! Woodward, from near Woodward's. I It is rot frequent that the Captain pays our town a visit, and we think it j .worthy of notice. We will be glad to 1 see him often. ?The thanks of all the rough-going i pedestrians are due to the Town Coun-1 cil for their thoughtfulness in repairing the street crossings. With a very small outlay they have thus greatly facilitated personal locomotion in muddy weather. ?"\Ve have heard of a number of I applicants in the county for Federal offices. It would seem that the maxim, c'To the victor bcl >ngs the spoils," is stilt the guiding star of the masses of j the Democracy, whatever may be the | theoretical principles of the party as expounded by its campaign orators. ?The lien law is said to be looked upon by merchants as a worthless security. In fact, no merchant in k town, it is said, will furnish a planter | W with supplies upon this security alone.; The farmer who comes here to get supplies without having personal or real property to pledge by way of mortgage for the payment of such supplies stands a rather slim showing to get a "lien opened." s? ?Where was the public lamp-lighter J on Sunday evening? When the alarm | , of fire was given, in addition to the ! difficulties growing out of streets ^ knee-deep in mud, not a lamp was ^ burning. It was as dark as the "vai' ley of the shadows." If the lamps are 1 not provided to give light on just such nights as Sunday night was, then the j inquiry becomes pertinent, what are : cfn^L- nnf. in fhn middle of the i streets in the way for anyhow? Peusoxal.-Miss liebeeca Buchanan, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Georgia, has returned. Her friends are glad tojwclcome hsr home again. The Fire Engine.?A steam fire \ engine is a great invention. When we ' have a great fire, or even think we have one, there is a conscious pride in j the reflection that we can cotnmand the j forces ot nature to extinguish it. When j we need one we need it as badly as the | Texan needed the pistol. > - " j Insurance.?It is said that the in- j suranee companies havt "ormed a com-! hin.otims nnd have raised oremiuras on ! v fire and 011 life insurance. This is to i be regretted. Statistics show that ? these companies were making money as the premiums were, and the combi- j nation is an unjustifiable stroke of, power. It is taking advantage of the ^ necessities of the people. There is K but one remedy?form new and competing companies. > ? Ax Opening for Genius.?Young ! 'pF Americans of a military turn of mir.d now haVe an opportunity to win fame by volunteering their services to her !p% Majesty's Government and trying steel < with the Soudanese. We have no idea that a great many from these parts will avail themselves of the opportui liJiv In f:irf w(> ?ir? nnt nrrmninf pfl with any young man in town who 2 would net sooner get married than ? stand before the Uatling guns of the Arabs. ? . The "Weather.?On Wednesday we mt - were approached by a complaining j gentleman with the novel request that we would "for God's sake say sotne' tiling in the paper about the weather/' This we would gladly do if we knew ? ^ what fo sav, and could be assured that w the saying of it would accomplish any t ?Mnapweeag?MMttBg?aMaW 1.1. If our friend or any of his icquaintances has anything to ?ugon the subiect thev may consider 'he columns of The News an*l> Herald open to fliem. Meeting of the Bachelors.?Pursuant to notice the Bachelors met in the Town Ilall on last Tuesday night. Their annual celebration was appointor for \fnrrh 17. 'Messrs. W. L. Mc Donald, J. Iv. Alston, G. L. Iluey and Henry C. Elliott were duly elected members of the Union. Mr. II. X. Emlyn, of the Columbia Register, as the representative of the press, and Mr. T. K. Elliott, as the representative married man, were, by a unani! inous vote, invited to be the guests of | tiic Society at the next meeting. Imi'kove Your Land.?An acre of improved land is equivalent in value ; to ten acres of umimprovod land which ! has been in cultivation for ten years, however fertile the "virgin soil*' may once have been. The best way for farmers to get rich in this country is to improve their lands. We know of a few farmers in this county who have improved their lauds to the extent that their plantations would now bring under the hammer of the sheriff thirty dollars per acre. Death.?Mr. R. P. Curry, an old and estimable citizen of this county, died, after a brief illness, at his residence near Jenkinsville on Sunday morning, in the eighty-sixth year of his age. lie was born on the first day of January, 1800, and lived through all the eventful years of the present century a quiet but useful life. Jle was for many years a consistent member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. He leaves a family and many friends to whom we tender our sympathies. A Cotton* Seed Oil Mill.?It has been suggested to us by a thoughtful gentleman of town that the founding of a cotton seed oil mill here would add very much to the future prosperity of our business interests. Not onlv this but it seems to us the pro prietors of such an establishment might expect a fair profit on the investment. Beside?, it is becoming quite clear, even to the most sanguine, that the cotton factory has been indefinitely postponed. We ought to agree on a compromise of some sort, and if we can't work the cotton why not try the seed? Marriage.?"We clip the following from an exchange in order that someof our young friends who are now contemplating matrimony may congratulate themselves that they are not #t.~ * rs CI11ZL'II5> Ui lliv; u IIIMIiiuavsuo v/x the Czar: In North Siberia, if a young native desires to merry, he goes to the father of the girl of his choice, and a price is agreed-upon, one-half of which is then paid down. The prospective son-inlaw at once takes np his residence with the family of his lady love, and resides with them a year. If at the end of a year he still desires to marry the girl he can pay the other half, and they are married on the next visit of the priest If he does riot want to marry lie need not, and simply loses the half he paid at the start. A Fatal Biscuit.?The Lexington Dispatch says: A fashionable young man of Leesville, who lias a very economical turn, wrote a note to his girl the other day and added a postscript saving, "give the boy a biscuit for carrying this note." The young lady sent the young man quite a number of biscuits, informing him that he could henceforth prepay carriage, and when the rations were exhausted to draw on her for more. It is said a cold wave now blows between the young lady and lioi* P n T> vrwmcr man. The sympathies of fashionable men everywhere will be freely bestowed on this unfortunate man of fashion. The Naval Cadetship.?Congressman Perry gives notice throngh the G-renville JSews that a competitive examination will be held in Columbia on the 2nd day of April next for the appointment of a suitable person to fill a vacancy from the 4th Congressional District of the Isaval Academy. The examiners are Col. A. Coward, Mr. J. 5. Mimer ana ur. i>. \y. xayiur. The applicant must be a resident of tlie 4th Concession District, betwec the ages of fourteen and eighteen years, and will be examined in reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, geopraphy, English grammer, history and algebra, aud will also be examined as to his physical soundness. ttwn?r it ?Tlioro ttic a rovr honnv i IX X .U ?aA^? Jk <U \S A v 1 f Ik W I V* I ? gathering at the residence of Mr. T.L. Richardson, in this county, on Thursday night, the 2C(h ult., the occasion being the marriage of Miss Mary Jane Richardson, daughter of that gentleman, to Mr. D. A. Broom. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Entzminger, of the Baptist church, and at its close the bridal pair were the recipients of the warm congratulations of their friends. The evening was delightfully spent iu conversation and dancing, and a fine supper constituted not the least enjoyable feature of the occasion. The good wishes of a host of friends follow the happy pair on their journey through life. Inhuman Carelessness.?We clip the following from the Edgefield Ad ver riser: A negro man and his wife, living on the plantation of L. AI. Asbill, "two ; miles from Ridge Spring, left their | house or. Tuesday, the 17th inst., lock| ing up their three little children. One i of the children caught fire and burned | to death before it could be rescued. The other two and the house were | barely saved by the neighbors. Tf t?MO rcf>rf? tlio firsf oasA nf Hin snrf. | it would perhaps call for no special comment, but every now and then we j read the same thing- over again. It : seems to be a favorite habit with the ! negroes generally to lock up their ' - - * - ? rv r ; children on leaving nome. ui course ; it is not surprising that they should . find on returning nothing but ashes. | Such carelessness is criminal, and if ! nothing else will do should be proj vidcd for by penal enactment. In the Trial Justice Courts.?Ou e*> ^ i _t _i?iLJcu-u rrK?r. oaiuruay ujc case 01 mecuuc vs. mus. Kabb, charged with breach of labor contract, was heard b^f > < Tr'a' Justice Cat heart. The ?!?-r ..*1 .:ii demanded trial by li;s jury of hi^ peers," and" accordingly a jury was empanelled !<? try the issue?. The prosecuting witness and the defendant were both c>.!ored men. and the iurv, finallv selected alter a number of challenge* by both side?, in which white men were rejected, coiim>:c(1 also entirely of colored men. The testimony which was voluminous was conflicting as to who committed the breach, the defendant or the prosecuting witness. The jury retired late in the evening, and after prolonged deliberation reported toihe Court that a verdict was impossible, and a mistrial was accordingly ordered. Mount Ziox College.?Xo one could think of charging1 the people of Winnsboro with being indifferent to educational progress. The history of our town recent and remote forbids any such suggestion, and the accusation, if made, would be too obviously untrue to amount even to an insult. But while this is all perfectly clear, it is just as certain that some very important matters in this connection arc being entirely overlooked. In short?for we have no earthly use for circumlocution?the old Mount Zion College building i.as done about all xL.i ?i.i i.? i?At* mm cuuiu iju j? j;niiiia.iv it \ vu.-.i ...? i if, and it would be an appropriate | recognition of it* past utility, an act of simple justice to the youth of this place to rebuild it at once from the ground up. We have 110 desire to raise a fuss with anybody, but this matter mu>t have attention, and that shortly, by some means or other. Befokk the. Tkial Jlsticks.?On "Wednesday the case of the State vs.' Charles Davis, charged with uttering threatening and menacing speeches, was heard in the Trial Justice Court. It appeared that the defendant and the prosecuting witness, a blushing damsel of eighteen summers, had been engaged, and he, lover-like, had bestowed a number of valuable presents upon her which, when the engagement was broken, he was persuaded should have been promptly returned; but the girl did not take this view of the situation and declined to part with the valuables, whereupon the gailant exlover threatened the maid with violence, and hence the prosecution. The defendant was convicted, it will be observed that the main question whether or not a fellow can get his presents back was not passed upon. Tiie Late John A. Fraser. -Intelligence was received, through the papers last week, of the death of Mr. John A. Fraser. "We had hoped ere this to receive some particulars ol the sad event, which took place in Springfield. Missouri. Some friends of Mr. Fraser have written for information, and it is expected in a few days. The news of Mr. Fraser's death will be received with general sorrow. Born in Winnsboro, and spending in the town his entire life, np to his departure , for the West in 1877, lie here had a host of friends and, it is safe to say, not a single enemy. He wrts of a social, genial and generous disposition, anci these qualities uaiurauy urew 10 him a large circle of warm friends, i Mr. Fraser was a son of the Rev. Malcolm Fraser, deceased, and was about thirty-eight years of age. Peace to his ashes. Suicide.?Mr. Edgar A. Powell, who resides in the southern portion of 1 this county, committed suicide on ? k" kimcnlf OUUUHV IHUMliug u\ iii&tiovAx through the region of the heart. The cause of the deplorable act seems to have been financial difficulties. He was in town on Faturdav, and made, it is said, an unsuccessful effort to secure a loan, and went home in a rather dejected state of mind. On Suuday morning he did not arise as usual, and when summoned to breakfast from his room upstairs he .sent word to the family to breakfast without him ?that he did not care to get up, but preferred to sleep. The family acordingly proceeded to breakfast, and he arose and walked down into the parlor in his night clothes, picked up a pistol which lay on a table, pulled back his shirt and carefully placed the muzzle to his breast aDd fired the fatal shot. He fell and expired in ten minutes. The report of the pistol brought his family to his side to witness his evnirinor groans. Mr. Powell was about forty-five years old, and leaves a wife and eight children to monrn his truly untimely death. Railroad Building.--The people of Columbia and Charleston seem to be somewhat excited over the building of the new railroad, (the South Carolina Midland), which is to connect Charles ton and Greenville and the great West. "While : the public-spirited citizens of these cities are discussing the advantages to be derived from such a connection, we would like to inquire of our merchants and capitalist?, if a narrow gauge railroad from Winnsboro to Shelton would not be advantageous to the people of this county generally. C a.-- 1 - IV isy tapping me opuriuuuuig iv umuu Railroad at the latter point we would sccure a dircct conncction with Chicago and Cincinnati, the great grain markets of the world. Is this project impracticable? We think not, and certainly there are none who will deny that such a connection would be of inestimable advantage to Winnsboro and the whole county. Let some of our business men take hold of the project and push it to completion. There will be those of course who will smile at the suggestion. London bankers and uupiuuisio uaiv;iiwvi HAI? j[/vukv *..v*v/v? nlit\- as Cyrus \V. Field unfolded to to them the project of the Atlantic Cable as they did also when M. De Lesseps told them that with a little ! assistance, he would cut a canal across the Isthmus of Suez. Farms and Farming.?"Why are Northern farmers rich and Southern farmers poor? Is there a reason in tffeazsaas the nature of things for this? Whether there is or not such is certainly a fact. In Lancaster county, Penn., it is said that real estate is valued at one hun dml dollars per aero. Farms are all small, varying from twenty to one hundred and fifty acres. These are kept in the highest state of cultivation and have been improved by artificial methods to an unparalellcd degree of fertilifv. It seems to us that we have o fact here that we may take hold of to advantage. The lands in the South will never be improved while one man owns one, two and three thousand acres. This is enough for him without improvement and no one else will care to improve it under the circumstances. What we need is smaller farms and better farming. When we have this wc will have-less of poverty and destruction and fewer protests against the exisiing order of things. On<; of the reforms brought about by the Gracchi in Home was a division of the empire into small farms and a limiting of the acreage which one man should own. The diligent student of modern history may well ask himself the question were the laws of the Gracchi or agrarian laws as they were culled not fouuded in wisdon.. Fire.?On Sunday night about halfpast seven o'clock the alarm of fire was given, and the continued and almost frantic ringing of the bell seemed to indicate that it was no false alarm this lime. The town was out in a few moments en masse and for some time ihr> mnsf. intense excitement prevailed. The Ladd building was said to bo on tire, and to this place all parties rushed at oncc, and the immense structure was searched from the first to the lourth story with all the haste which intense excitement engenders. Some of the rooms and passages on the second floor were charged with smoke, but no fire could be discovered. The discovery of this smoke was the cause of the alarm. The dining-room* of Mr. Danlcvy, who occupies rooms on the second floor, was found to be full of smoke, and no fire had been in this room sincc morning. It was supposed that the fire was raging in other rooms, but after the above search was made in vain the conclusion was reached l.o* ir<ic nn Thf> whole trouble seems to Lave arisen in this way: The stove in the barber shop on ^the ground floor discharges its smoke into one of the chimneys of the house. A fire had been burning in this stove hate in the evening, but the wind, it seems, held adverse possession of the funnel of the chimney, and hence the smoke in the rooms and corridors. The thanks of the community, are due to all the fire companies for the promptness with which they came to the rescue. FOR THE WEST. Messrs. Editors', xne louowing appears as an editorial in the columns of The News and Herald in 1S69. Time lias proven the correctness of the editor's (B. K. Stuart) views, certainly as to Fairfield. Speaking of the emigration of laborers to Louisiana and Texas he says: The movement will be gradual, but it promises to be certain. This State will lose its population. Both white > 1-1--1- :n ? 21 IK. UJUUiv Will glttutiajiv muyg iv/ liivsi^ fertile soils, but a greater proportion of black will go most probably. The fact that more blacks will leave than whites is a favorable one, socially and politically. But the fact that any portion of our population should emigrate from our State indicates a people who either cannot or will not adopt modern improvements; who reduced to poverty are yet indifferent to science and unskilled iuthe arts; who are ignorant and uneducated as to the sources of wealth and the means of production; who are incapable of intelligent combination in business and indifferent to the public welfare; whose apathy is incurable and who think it wisdom to let things (not men, but things,) take care of themselves. There is remunerative work enough to do here, but a want of entprprise to do it. ir. ITEMS FROM STROTHER. Messrs. Editors: jNot naving seen anything in your columns from this section since your Moniicello correspondent became an inmate of your "city," I thought a few lines from your humble servant might not be amiss. I have rarely known this ever dull locality to have such an utter dearth of news. So if I fail to rake up material for a letter I must cravc your gracious indulgence. Remember the little boy's injunction regarding the "critic's eye." We have naci wreicueci weamer almost this entire month. The snccession of rain, sleet, snow and ice, in short everything pertaining to a severe winter, reminds one of Dickens's description of the weather in "The Cricket on the Ilearth": "The rain it isn't water, And the water isn't free, And it really seems there's nothing As we'd wish to have it be." You will observe that the latter part of the quotation is purposely altered to express the sentiments of friends and neighbors. "We are, without exception, heartily tired of bad weather. The sun has been shining brightly for the past few days, but his rays are not no nrniiiol n.c WO WOIlld Wisll. To HO qVWIU.. ? - , night, sitting by a glowing oak and hickory fire, it is almost impossible to keep warm. Mantles of ice and scenes which may rival the splendor of the polar regions may do very well in frvwu hnf in the countrv where the cows must be raiiked, water brought (anil up a hill at that) and so on ad infinitum, we have had enough to take all romance and sentiment from us. It cannot be wondered at, if we have not a very appreciative eye for the beautiful, for we are brought face to ^ A?? llfrt 1*1 1 IllCC W1U1 tilt? did 11 HCantlLO Ui mu ill country daring wretchedly cold weather, anci would prefer less beauty and more comfort. The young people made a desperate effort to get up a "Valentine Party," but I think it ended in wishes and regrets. "V7>v?- tn n (nf which tlicv have been in momentary expectation l'or weeks) our colored friends regard 1 a snow storm and cold weather among j the greatest of the evils of life. This reminds me that just one year ago this night our cyclone came, leaving ruin, wreck and desolation in its track. The course of the tornado was de scribed bv abler pens than mine, bat truly no words could give you an idea of the fury of that wind. Nothing ever made me realize so fully the uncertainty of lite and all things here. To my dying hour (he shrieks of the wounded and lamentations of the houseless will ring in my ears. But nothing was as touching as the mute ansruish of one poor <rirl who walked in with both jaw bones broken, her breast bone broken and a tearful gash in her head. She was perfectly conscious, though unable to utter one word, but oh! the agony that dwelt in her eyes. She absolutely writhed in agony for twenty hours before death came to her relief. But I must not longer dwell 011 this retrospect. Planters seem thoroughly disheartened by the continued bad weather. They predict an entire failure of the sjram uruj), <tuu gitiuiuiu uw ??n, uv being retarded in farm work. But I believe the normal condition of the Fairfield fanner is one of despondency. I often quote my favorite text: "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." The house in which Mr. Wesley Mayfield's cook lived was totally consumed by lire night before last. Happily, no lives were lost, though the poor woman lost her furniture, bedding, etc. The philanthropists around her have been quite generous in resnondinsr to her anucals for help. ShoulS this scrawl fail to appear in your weekly edition, and find its way to the waste basket, it will meet its fate without a murmur from the writer. With an apology for having trespassed so long upon your time and patieuce, and wishing our editors a happy, prosperous New Year, I am, respectfully, c. a. s. Strother, S. C., February 19, 1884. [We regret that the-foregoing reached us too late for our last issue.?Eds.] A BRILLIANT TTEDDIXG. At White Oak, on the evening of the 24th nit., Miss Leonora Milling was happily united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. C. C. Whitesides, of Union. It had been previously announced that this indissoluble compact would be solemnized in our new and handsome Associate Reformed Presbyterian church, and the public had been invited to witness it; but owing to the inclemency of the wer.ther the bridal party, together with a few friends and relatives of the bride, repaired to the residence of Mr. A. J. Hamilton, where the solemn and impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. P. Marion, assisted by the Rev. J. A. White. The attendants represented the beauty and chivalry of portions of Fairfinld. York and Union. Here is a list of them: Mr. D. M. Milling and Miss Beulah Whitesides, Mr. S. G. Clowncy and Miss Anna McFadden, Mr. L. A. Rodgers and Miss Eliza Patrick, Mr. J. S. Brice and Miss Lorcna Milling, Mr. J. H. Milling md Miss Minnie Yongue, Mr. \V. !N. Milling and Miss Snsie Lemmon, Mr. J. L. Harris and Miss Sallie Coleman, Mr. A. Y. Milling and Miss Sallie Brown, Mr. W. M. Patrick and Miss Lizzie Gordon, Mr. D. A. McDowell and Miss Mary Clowney. AW these ladies were naturally rich in beauty, and they looked so exquisitely handsome on this occasion that several of their gallant partners grew "dangerously sentimental." Thrt T\avfv otiinvp^ Mrs. TT.im ilton's sumptuous feast immensely, and charmingly entertained themselves until a late hour. The bride was one of oar most handsome and amiable young ladies and she had a large number of true and devoted friends to wish her God-speed 011 the threshold of matrimonial life. She received more than thirty beautiful and valuable presents. Philo. RlPTliHE CIRED. BUY the CELEBRATED FRY TRUSS, of which we have a supply. We have also just received anew lot of Trusses from P> ntield & Co. McJIASTER, BRICE & KETCIIIX. vnmr/ir AT? T?T V K T nTCrU APCP iW JLIV/TJ Ui1 JC U .1JJ i/iCVAi..T.Aiv i i* I HEREBY give notice that I have rendered my final accoun ast Administrator of the Estate of William M. Yongue, deceased, and that on the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1885, at 11 o'clock, a. m., I shall apply tv the Judce of Probate for Fairfield County, for a" final discharge as such Administrator. THOS. D. OW1XGS, 3Iar4x4* Administrator. mn i I OU/\01 t rrtHV IJiAVllJCiXlO AOOUWanVii. TIIE Fairfield Teachers' Association will meet at Bethel (eleven miles south of Winnsboro) on Saturday, March 7, at 11 o'clock, a. m. PROGRAMME. Address by Col. A. Coward, State Superintendent of Education. Educational Qualification for Suffrage? Hon. Chas. A. Douglass. Parent, Teacher and Pupil--B. Ii. Turnipseed. The public are invited. T^WTI/lTTHlTTrr. /lA^r\fTTTn? Ei.YiliU U 1 i V Jj VVJiiUi x x uxj. Feb24fxtd C BART&CO, | 55 | | 57 | | AND | | 59 | MARKET STREET, CHARLESTON, SO. CA., The Largest Fruit and Produce House in the South. Impoit and keep constantly on liaud Bananas, Cocoanuts, Oranges, Pineapples, Annies, Lemons, Nuts, Raisins, Potatoes, Cabbages, Onions, X. C. and Va. Peanuts. ORDERS SOLICITED, AND PROMPTLY FILLED. Nov28xGm STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. By J. B. BOYLES, Esq., Probate Judge. "YYTIEREAS, W. H. KERR hath made Vt suit-to me to .srrant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of \V. H. Koomson, aeceasea: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular Ae kindred and creditors of the said W. II. Kobinson, deceased, that they he and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to he held at Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the 5th day of March next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not he granted. Given under my hand, this 23rd day of January, Anno Domini 1S.S5. Published on the 24th day of January, 1ss5, in The News and IIeuald. r t? wnvr V<5 Jan'24-Gt Judge of Probate. EXECUTORS' AOTIfE, All persons indebted to or having claims against the Estate of JOHN ROBERTSON, deoeased, of Longtown, Fairfield Countv. S. C.. are requested to make payment to, ami render them prop evly attested to R. S. DESPORTES, Executor, Columbia, S. C., or DAYID G. ROBERTSON, Executor, January 14,18S.~>. Longtown, S. C. Janl7fx3m STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COrS'T? OF FAIRFIELD. " T 11 nmrrryc rr _ 75?i?/., Jjy J. Ji. JS>'J J. SjXIJ- , J. / c/uttic vciwyv. "TT7HEREAS, W. II. KERR liatli made t f suit to me to grant him letters of administration, of the estate and effects of Jonathan R. Coleman, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Jonathan R. Coleman, deceased. that they be and appear before me, +v?/\ a+* PrnKQ+a tr? IiaIH a.ti Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the 5th day of March next after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 23rd day of January, Anno Domini 1885. Published on the 24th day of January. 1883, in TifE News and Herald. J. R. BOYLES, Jan24-Gt Judge of Probate. FRESH GROCERIES! FRKSH GROCERIES!!. 1 I FiiUIf K>,?.Luxury, ratent ^ream. MOLASSES?New Orleans, Muscovado and Sugar Drip. CHEESE AND MACARONI. COFFEES?The Celebrated Mornaja, Old Government Java and Graded Rios. TEAS?Green and Black. MOIR'S CHOW-CHOW, Mixed Pickle, and i> frpch nnri well assorted lotof Canned GoodJ FOR THE LAUNDRY?French Starch, enameled. Try it. Call and examine before buying elsewhere, ?. B. I LEIVIKEV. LEMINGrTON, JR. dills.. TliE young Horse, LEJIINGTON, Jr., will stand the ensuing spring season at his stable in Winnsboro. Service, Ten Dollars, paid in advance. Every care will be taken to prevent accidents, but no liability will be assumed for any that may occur. DESCRIPTION. LEMINCrTOX, Jr., is a beautiful brown color, nine years old, fifteen hands three inches high, and is handsomely formed. A. WIXXIFORD & SOXS. DON'T BEAD THIS. m Never has my unusually select stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing and Furnishing Goods been so extensive, never i so low in price (quality and workmanship considered) as now. My beautifully fitting and custom-like clothing is worn by the best dressed men and boys in the ?ty, and visitors to Columbia who may contemplate purchasing clothing will find at this store the most correct styles and the latest novelties, an ganneuvs ihkju tu yuui auilu before delivery, and every article sold is warranted to be just exactly as represented. The well-dressed young man who demands something in accordance with his own ideas of raiment, can always be sure of finding the latest and most correct styles of garments at this establishment. I make a special feature of suits for young men in four-button Cutaways, in Worsted and Whipcord; also in Prince Alberts. No oth? r house has so complete a stock of Gents' Underwear as I am offering to my trade. Perhaps I should not know JWe ;? tVn-ico ncpfnl npnnlp. the shrmners. (who go around comparing goods and buying where they find the best) were not continually telling me so. One very important feature is that my stock is large and new, another is that my prices are the lowest anywhere. The proper way to find this out is" to call and see for yourselves. NOTICE.?I have just added to my stock of Shoes a line of Dancing Pumps and Gents' Slippers. I am also prepared to wholesale goods to merchants in the State. I guarantee prices, and you can save in your freights by purchasing from the Emporium. I cai sell cheaper than any jobbing house, as I purchase from Manufacturers. M. J,. KOAKD. DISSOLUTION rr?lIE partnership heretofore existing beJ. tween McDonald & Douglass has been this day dissolved by mutual consent, so far as the same relates to the practice of criminal law. 17th December, 18S4. J -R VrDON'ALD. ! C. A."DOUGLASS.' NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned have this day formed a partnership for the practice of law in civil cases under the firm name of McDonalds & Douglass. Their offices may be found in Law Range. December 17,1884. _ _ _ _ j. e. mcjdu>al,u, c. a. douglass, w. l. Mcdonald. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned have this day formed a partnership for the practice of criminal law, under the firm name of Douglass & McDonald. Office in Law Ilange. December 17,18S4. C. A. DOUGLASS, W. L. McpONALD j Dec20tf RING mmmm jjhu. . a onom m fl Tne Peats, Kneii AT A. WILLIFO; WE OFFER FOR THE ~$TB Worth of CLOTHING, in < CENTS on tfa Also a few Boys' Suits?for age?at fifty cents on the doll; A large lot of Cloaks and D( Bring your money along nov GAINS. NEW FUI -AX HOUSEHOLD 1 AT PK1CES TO SI o SILK VELVET AND PLUSII PICTTJB most stylish. A new supply of Oil Window Shades, cliea A new supply of Patent Step Ladders?th SEWING MACHINES at reduced prices. Our Platform is low tariff on all goods use trade and result in the greatest good to both prices. Deal only in good and reliable good A poor article is dear at any price. Use no its merits, and at its true value. Have one uniform low price and give ever] PLAIN! HURRAH! FOR THE TOW othe ho?t ccod:. for 0? My stock of Ladies Dress Goods is com Cashmere?all Wool. The Cheapest 1< this market Dress Ginghams in all tb line of Dress Flannels, Sack Flannels, goods will sell themselves if you will 1< Brown, Garnet and Black. TOWELS AND DOYLIES, A splendid stock of Blankets and Bed i White and Brown Bleachings and I White and Gray, Slowe's Balmorals, H OUB a-EDNTTS' D These Goods are bound to sell. They1 !? If.. PT ATlTTVfi, latesi 51V1CS. -JtlV ui vuf ?MY S'rOCK OF GENTS' FORNISB HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, S Call and be convinced of those facta Lotrii Groceries id lees i The attention of CASH BUYERS v? called to my stock which is complete. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Sugars at greatly reduced prices. Coffees?all grades. Syrups and Porto Rico Molasses?very fine. f Shelf Goods in great variety, and fresh, j Try ray TENNESSEE FLOUR. Bagging and Ties, Salt Bacon, Lard, &c "OLD DOMINION HAMS.", Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Mackerel, in kits and \ barrels. SHOES FOB E VEBYBOD1 A I A large stock of Boots and Shoes that j \n;s;T Hp sold. Profit no obiect?as I de* | sire, to turn them into money. Jeans, Plaid and Brown Homespuns. Woodenware and Baskets. All I ask is a call before purchasing. No goods charged at my reduced prices. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me will settle prior to the first of November next. R. ?. HITEY. JUST ARRIVED!! i A FRESH STOCK OF GROCERIES,' ? consisting of SUGARS, COFFEES, TEAS, &C. i A FINE LOT EARLY ROSE POTATOES ! rAxrxrFn rTnnr>9. ! i \ Salmon, Sardines,. Tomatoes, Peaches, Corn, Pears, Pineapple, etc. We have just received a nice line of | Cigars and Tobacco?Chewing and Smok-1 ing. Call and try them. In these, as we 1 [ as all other goods, we guarantee to give satisfaction, both in quality and price. PROPST BROS. XTT7TITC A "vnvr/~?,v L\Hj\y o .rvvxEyn v i. Subscriptions reeeived for all News papers, Periodicals and Magazines at Pubushers' prices. Information on application. Dec9jxtf dubose eglestox. rlNG of High Prices RD & CO'.S. NEXT THIRTY DAYS. HESS 00 odds and ends, at FIFTY i DOLLAR. uuys liuux s tu ymis ar. )lmans at HALF PRICE. / and get some good BARL WILLIFORD & CO. mTUEST DrkT?rv\i> a in y\rc u La\ni; \ i ivi^u JIT THE TIMES. E FRAMES?the cheapest, newest and iper than the cheapest. e best made and the cheapest. d by the people, as low prices increase buyer and seller. Values must govern s?making the prices as low as possible, misrepresentation. Sell every article on ; purchaser the benefit. R. W PHILLIPS. Tn \ rwicf r .txvj l o. CHEAPEST STORE IN rN! i THE LEAST SOXEY ! plete, consisting of Ladies' Black )t of Dress W orated ever brought to le latest colors. Also a spienaia Ladies' Waterproof?cheap. These Dok at them. Velveteens?Blue, , AND TOWEL LINEN. Spreads, Lindseys, Canton Flannel, Jnbleached Homespun, Drillings, oop-skirts, &c., &c. D'SIPAJR/insriSnSTT' were picked out from among the , for durability, cannot be excelled. LING GOODS IS COMPLETE.? HOES AND TRUNKS. >. Polite attention given to all. 5 SAMUELS. Cs> MONEY REFUNDED* A PERFECT CORSET SECURED AT LAST. Acomblnation of Coiled "Wise Stestcs, whalebone and Corset Jean, which is pronounced by our best Physicians less injurious to the wearer than ary other Corset made. fits perfectly a greator variety of forms than any other. Yields readily to every respiration and is equally comfortable in any position assumed by the wearer. in Mloln {to out. By It you secure a more graceful figure than with any other Corset. Please givo it a single trial and you will wear do other. What Leading Chicago Physicians Say of It: Chicago, Oct. 22,1880. I have examined Ball's Health Preserving Corse: aud believe it is in every respect best calculated to preserve the health of the woman who wears it. It does not seem possible for the wearer of such a corset to be injured by tight lacing. It should recievc the favorable endorsement of tee Physicians who have the opportunity of examining U. James Kevins Hyde. Chicago, Oct. 26,18SQ. I folly endorse what Dr. Hyde says in the above note. \v. E. Byfoed. Chicago, Oct. 13,1ss0. I have examined Ball's Health Preserving Cor set and believe it to be the least Injurious to Die wearer of any Corset I have seen: A. J. Bastes, 21. D. Chicago, Oct. 27,1SS0. I do net advise any woman to wear a Corset, but if she irlll do so?and she generally will?I advise her to use one of Ball's Health Preserving Corsets, as it is less liKely to do her injury than any other with which I am acquainted. A. REEVES JaCXSOS. 1 For $ a'e by J. M. BEATY & CO. 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