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p?. ^ i ~ LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. ^ "WEDNESDAY. jrLT 22. : ::: 1> 83. * Tekms of Tiie News and IIekald.? Tri-weekly edition, four dollars ver annum, 11 advance. Weekly edition, two dollars jjer annum in advance; two dollars and fj?S fifty cents per annum, if not paid in advarice. ? ? Kates for ai>vuvaui. per inch (solid minion) for the first insertion, and fifty cents per inch for each sub^ sequent insertion. These rates apply to r advertisements of every character, and are payable strictly in advance. Obituaries and tributes of "respect are charged for as advertisements. Marriage notices, and simple announcements of deaths, are pub** 1 * 1 ~ ^Ka:4-A^ T iKoMlfiirrnQ 11SQCCI irce, ailU SXl t? ^UlUJil/CU. JJik/v.*"* .? v for contract advertisements. N *? Advertisement*. For Sale?G. H. McMaster. Still Clearing Out?McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. L Local Briefs. ?An unusual amount of watermelons was 011 the market and sold at reasonable prizes. ?There was quite a large crowd in rtown Saturday, composed mostly, however, of colored citizens. ?The Town Council have completed some much needed improvements on the street near the Presbyterian Church. ?All kinds of legal blanks on hand 1 and for sale at this omcc. .l\u\y ivpc for job work. Orders solicited and . promptly filled. sP* ?The latest rage in town is chess * playing. It seerns to be another one of those things which being once started will never stop until human nature k cries aloud for a change. ?1The postofSce at Rocky Monnt has been removed to the store of Messrs. J. A. Gladden & Co. Mr. John. L. Ford has been appointed postmaster. | ?The Court House King have not yet been able to definitely decide whether the College should have tuit'.ou or not. Everybody awaits in breathless silence. ?From indications a very lively shipment of watermelons North is I going 011. For several days past the r freight train has had several carloads of the, fruit in transit. ?Mr. II. T. Matthews is now erecting a two-story wooden buildirig immediately in rear of Mr. J. H. Cummings* store, to be used as a carriage and bftorg-v manufactsry. ?The crop prospects in the county rare very encouraging, although in some sections rain has been needed badly. "With one or two good showers the crops will be the best for some years. ?All the regular pastors were absent on Sunday except the Episcoj|& palian. Services were heard in the W Methodist and Episcopalian, but all the pulpits were vacant in the evening. ?The freight agent here has been collecting from a hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars a day lately. There is some specie afloat yet, everybody to .the contrary notwithstanding. The question of free tuition in the State University has been the subject : of lively discussion in town during the AK last day 01* two. The friends of freeW dom seem to be in the majority. ?The Executive Committee of the Chester Fair Association have appointgfe ' cd Gen. John Bratton, Major T. TV. ' Woodward and Mr. T. P. Mitchell to represent the Fairfield branch of the ml Association at the Joint Summer Meeting, to be held at Bennettsville next month. ?"We are informed that ayourg man of town' has ordered a railroad tricycle, which he proposes to operate in the night time. He has not yet announced his schedule, but it will in all * probability be as follows: Leave TTinusboro, going North, at 9 p. in., return at 1 a. m. on the following morning. ?A resident of Baltimore, stopping in Chester a few days ago, stated that ~ ~ ~ ~ r>f "Rolf?. | dULLlU U1 IUC [(AUIULIV j/vvpiv vt more had proposed to meet the survivors of the Sixth Regiment at Richmond on 6th August, and to invite them to extent their trip to the Monumental City, and receive the hospitality ties of friends there. '0 ?The skating rink was opened again on Tuesday night. As shown by the crowd in attendance it is evidently still a place of favorite resort, the warm weather to the contrary notwithstanding. In the course of the evening there was an unfortunate col pgr nsiou m wmcu uvo vi mc stxaxcio wcic pretty badly hurt. ?The ball has opened thanks to Mr. F. C. Lupo. He brought in a watermelon on Wednesday that put this entire office to smiling. It was certainly very fine. The admission is not ^ intended to deter others however. , Let them roll for we will send the News and Herald for one year to the party sending us the largest melon during the season. ^ ?The Rev. James H. Save, has if shown to the Chester Reporter the diploma conferred by Mount Zion College, Winnsboro, on the Rev. John B. Davis, bearing date July, 1791, and signed by Thomas H. McCaule, presiL . dent, and John Winn and James Craig, W professors. At that time Mount Zion *r?no /\t-? 1nf looinrr I IUC UUJ; jucuiuuwu vi 'taiuiuj w the State having authoi-ity to confer diplomas. . ?The Rock Hill Herald says: "We 3 have just concluded the census of Rock Hill. Our enumeration shows that there are forty-one marriageable ladies in the town and seventy-six men who are old enough to enter the connubial "^0 state." If we should coaut out the k bachelors (which it is perhaps 110 more than lust that we should do, seeing jr that none of them ever marry,) the men here would not be so much in the majority. ?The Normal Institute began on Monday in Charleston. The Faculty ^ is composed of some of the leading educators of our State. We hope that Fairfield may be largly represented. From a circular of the Superintendent of Education, we see that tickets on Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Railroad are four cents per mile round trip. Ou the SoGth Carolina Railroad full fare going; return free on presenting certificates of attendance from Qnr.fvi ll fori don r r\P m' " vi i^uucanoii. xnis will be a pleasaut and instructive ??? BH????mwmmm? trip and regular and prospective pedagogue should avail themselves of it. Wonderful Growth.?Mr. W. D. Romedy, of this place, planted a tree in his yard on the 1st of January 1884, a weeping willow, the branch measuring 2 feet in length and \ of an inch in diameter. This tree on July 18, 1885 measured 15 feet 3 inches in heignt, and 2 inches in diameter, 6 feet from the ground. Ix the Trial Justice Court.? On Thursday Buuyan Emerson was arraigned on the charges of carrying a concealed deadly weapon and making an assault with the same. In the opinion of the trial justice a prima facie case was made out against him, and he was required to give bond for ' ' ? i- X 4Ua tiis appearance at tne next u.tih ui me Court of Sessions. A Request.?Everybody knows bow easy it is for a well meaning man even, to be taken captive by the idea that iie was born subject to a prodigious intellect, but only a few have discovered that the same tendency to illusion prevails with respect to musical talent. The disagreeable truth has dawned upon us at last and we must request that no one sing in future for any of the editors of this paper unless specially requested so to do. Death.?Miss Belle Jordan, daughter of the Rev. D. E. Jordan, died in Greenboro, X. C., early on Sunday morning. She had been ill for some monthspast and had gone to Greensboro hoping to improve. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Sundav* afternoon by the Ilev. Mr. Summev, of Chester. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of | the whole community in their sad affliction. Why Not.?It has been suggested that some of our farmers near town might find it remunerative to plant watermelons for market. With early j planting, proper care and attention, it is said that they may be produced here by the 10th of July. It is admitted that our soil is very well adapted to their growth. We must confess therefore, that it does look a little strange that they may be cultivated in the low country, shipped here at considerable cost and sold at a p rofit, if there is no money In it for our own farmers. Besides our home raised melons are preferred not only because of their freshness but also for their superior quality. A Case of Ixsanitt.?Mary Brice, a negro girl fourteen or fifteen years of a^e was brought before the Probate Judge a few days ago, a lunatic for examination. She certainly presented a pitiable spectacle?deaf, blind and without the power of articulate speech. Her infirmities were induced it is said, by a spell of typhoid fever which sh^ had about three years ago. The Probate Judge called in two physicians as required by law, Drs. R. B. Uatiohov. or)/? "P1 W A ibfMl whft aft fir I JL A 1*1.41*111*14. uuu ?-t T* I a careful examination agreed in certij fying to her insaaity. As she is one of those for whom the public must provide, she was committed to jail until the county commissioners can investigate the matter of her inability to pay for her maintenance in the asvlnm, after which she will no doubt be committed to that institution. Bingham School.?The Bingham School catalogue is received. A handsome lithograph of the school's unique exhibit at the State Exposition (designed by Lieutenant Batchelor, United States Army, Commandant of Cadets,) is also received. "We notice that of the two hundred and fifty-one pupils from fourteen State?, one hundred and fourteen are from outside of North Carolina. Gaslight, a gymnasium and a steam-heated bath house are new features in a Southern school. Telegraphy and short-hand are well provided for. Special terms ottered lo young men of small means. There is a teachcr for ever twenty-five pupils in regular attendance. "We are glad to see a North-Carolina enterprise so progressive and so successful. See advertisement. Personal.?Mr. C. P. Gladden, of this place, who has been on a visit to relatives and friends in Georgia, gives a good report of the crops of that State. He ventures the opinion moreover, that there is likewise a fine crop of girls over there. He will about be after going again. Misses Lilla Beaty Lilla Ketchin, VmiNr HKooi' onr? PhiriTiPV. JUliiiJIJ \/ WWk UilVi A. ; j left on Monday for Charleston, where they go to attend the session of the Normal Institute. Mr. A. F. Ruff and family, of Ridgewav, left on Friday for a month's vacation in the mountains of North Carolina. The many friends of Miss Etta Wolfe will be glad to welcome her home agaiu. She has been visiting friends and relatives in New York. Mr. D. E. McMaster, of Augusta, is now recuperating in town. T)r\tit<s.?Afr. fi. S. CWleman. of this county, died on Thursday, the 9th inst. He served as a soldier in the Twelfth Regiment, S. C. V., during the first years of the late war, but was honorably discharged before its close. He had reached the advanced age of seventy?five years. Mr. Edward A. Kenned}-, of the Bear Creek community, died of typhoid fever on Monday, the 13th inst. He served throughout the late war in the Fourth Kegimeul, S. C. Cavalry. Ee was about sixty-five years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a large family to mourn his loss. Mr. James "W Tongue, of Troupe, Smith county, Texas, a son of Mr. Chas. B. Yongue, formerly of this county, aiea on tne i-'tn msr. ne was at the time of his death sixteen years of a^e. ?A lady writes: "I have used Ayer's Sarsaparilla in mr family for many years and could not keep house without it. For the relief of the pains con sequent upon female weaknesses and irregularities, I consider it without an equal." * Tutvt crar PrnrvrvT ?At a TTiftatiriP } of the Survivors of Companies F and I C, of the IVelfth Regiment, S. C. V., | held on Saturday, 11th July, 1885, it j was unanimously resolved that we, the j Survivors of the Twelfth S C. V. j avail ourselves of the cheap rates offered to Survivors of the Sixth S. C. V., to attend or reunite at Richmond, Va., on the 6th August next to visit the battlefield of Gains' Mill, or some other of the battlefields in which the Regiment was engaged, be accepted, and that we cordiallv invite the Rich laud Volunteers of the First Regiment and the Rock Hill Band to accompany us on this occasion. Round trip tickets will be sold at $5.75. and will be good for one week. The Yorkville, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Richland and Pickens papers will please copy. J. R. Boyles, Secretary, 12th Regiment Reunion. Ax Arrest.?We have just been informed by a prominent citizen of Fairfinld th.af TJmi Collins, one of the best colored citizens of our conuty, was i arrested at his home in the western portion of the county on Tuesday last by a United States deputy marshal for selling whiskey without a license. The facts as we gathered them are as follows: Some three years ago, through the influence of some noted Radicals of the county, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Collins. It seems that he tol-Q on o^rii'o T\nt*f in >V VU1U nvi laivv un > v v ^?v.v? ical politics, and his enemies took out the warrant without any foundation. "We suppose the new marshal is clearing up business in his office and the warrant which lias been in the office for three years was served. Our informer ! says there is no foundation for the charge and we hope that the District ! Attorney will see proper to discharge him without trial, seeing that is is a ; trumped up thing. Ocr Political History at a Glance. ?In referring to the library of the School Commissioner m a receni issue, we omitted to notice his political map, a very important appendage of the library. The design of the map is J withal so original, striking and instrnc-; W | tive that we shall make no apology for j calling special attention to it. It con- ! tains, first, an analysis of the Federal j Government, showing at one view the Presidents, their Cabinets. Vice-Presidents, Speakers of the House, Justices r\C fVio Snm-nmo pAnvf f?f tllP. ; \J i IUW VU4V \/W\l? lj V W - j beginning and close of the terms of these officials, and leading historical events that occurred in each administration. These are classified properly and printed on colors that indicate the politics of the party in power. Second, a diagram of the history of political parties, that shows the outline history of the parties by colored streams represented as flowing from left to right. Third, geographical and commercial information presented to the eye by beautiflly colored plates that furnish facts without taxing the mind by the reading of details. The map is designed to give instantaneous information on governmental and political matters, so as to avoid the looking up nf rprnrds to ascertain desired facts. I It is highly colored -and is an ornament to a room in addition to its intrinsic worth. "VVe recommend it alike to teachers, politicians and students. Fraxk Leslie's Popular Monthly for August opens with a readable and profusely illustrated article on the Bartholdi Statue, by Mr. James B. Townsend. "Within the Capes," by Ernest Ingersoll, is a breezy, historical and descriptive article, with ten illnstrations. Lieutenant Hughes, of the United States Navy, contributes a( chapter on "Our New Stoel Cruisers and their Uses," with engravings of the Dolphin, the Chicago, the Boston, and e guns to be placed on them. A notabie article is that on the "Wits and Beauties of the Eighteenth Century," by Amelia E. Barr, with its ten portraits of the noted English beauties A nAfKor* -finolv illnc. LUAl ^t.JLJLVyV-4. J.XUWIMV4 *4 W * J *o?.v trated article is "A Run to Gibraltar," by C. F. Gordon Cumming; and the article on "Nathaniel Hawthorne" is accompanied by a portrait of Hawthorne in yonth, the "Old Manse," the Study in the Tower, the "Wayside," and three sceues from his works. The scientific article in this number in "The Torch-bearers of the Sea," byC. F. Holden, on phosphorescent fish. Fiction is well provided in the serial, "Of Two Evils," and five short stories. In addition there are numerous short arti-l J .e ~~~~ cms mm suuiu uue ^JUCUJO. JL UUUSUCU bv Mrs. Frank Leslie, 53, 55 and 57 Park Place, Jiew York city, at twentyfive cents a number, or $3 a year, postpaid. Survivors Meeting. The Fairfield division of the Survivors of the Sixth Regiment S. C. V., i ? t-i i 3 n j x convened nere on ?aiuraay, .rresiueiii Woodward in the chair. The chief matter of discussion was the reunion of the Regiment which is to take place on the battlefield of Seven Pines, on the sixth of August next. Col. Rion read a letter from Secretary Buchanan asking that a committee of two be appointed by the Fairfield division to act in conjunction with a like committee which had been appointed by the Chesaer division to so to Richmond in advance of the Regiment to make all necessary arrangements for the reunion. A motion was then carried requesting the committee appointed by the Chester division to maKe all such arrangements. A resolution was next offered "that committees be appointed to ascertain and report by August 1st the names of all persons who will join in the expedition to Richmond. The I Hail road fare for the round trip being fixed at $5.75 per capita. All persons consenting to go will be required to } pay the amount of said fare to the sec| retarv of the association on or before the 1st of August next, the amount to be refunded in case the expedition fails for any cause." The resolution was carried, and the following gentlemen were appointed: Feasterville, J. K. Stevenson; Salem, J. L. Richmond; MonticelJo, R. C. Arnette; Oakland, D. H. Robertson; Gladden's Grove, J. A. Gladden; Horeb, J. C. 5? I U/V.t?n Ant C "O .TnVirsonn 1 ^ YT VftftJ kjt AVI VVWUWVU J Blvthewood, W. Wootan; (Jedar Creek, Allen Tinket; Jackson Creek, R. F. Martin; Jenkinsville, John D. Young; Yonguesville, William Weir; Winnsboro, "R. E. Ellison, W. H. Kerr. It was then moved that the meeting unite with the Chester division in extending to the Lee Light Infantry, of Chester, and the Gordon Light Infantry, the "Winnsboro Cornet Band and the Sandy River Band, an invitation to accompany the Survivors to Seven Pines, this motion was carried. Next followed a motion that a committee of one be appointed to go to Chester and confer with the Chester division in relation to completion of arrangements for the trip. Mr. R. E. Ellison was appointed. The resolu tions In regard to the deatft ot tnree 01 the members of the association will be published hereafter. The'meeting then adjourned to meet again on the 11th of October next. Col. Rion informs us that the train leaves Winnsboro at 3 p. m., of Wednesday the 5th August, stopping at Chester and other points for Survivors. The train arrives at Seven Pines at 8 a. m., of Thursday the 6th August returning that evening to Richmond, where the train stops for twenty-four hours to enable the Survivors to "do" Richmond. The Regiment of ''Buck Tails," from Central Pennsylvania, will meet our boys, but in a far different spirit from that in which they met at Dranesville and Seven Pines. It is expected that the Gordon Light Infantry, of this place, and the Lee Lighi Infantry, of Chester, will also join the excursion. The Sandy River Band will furnish music for the occasion. yOTES FROM 210XTICELL0. The I'rogreii and Condition of the Academy-Th? I.iterary Club?Items of >.ocal Interest. Messrs. Editors: Your journal comcs to us weekly wearing a bright face and genial smile, and that the good people eagerly seek the "feast of reason and the flow of soul" that emanate from its columns is a happy testimonial of its worth. Cut it has been a long time since it was favored (?) with an item from this interesting niche of old Fair field, so If you will yield a nttie corner to our old goose quill it will endeavor to show that the long silence is not to be imputed to anything like a Rip Van Winkle event. On the contrary, the excellent folk arc alive and g. That Monticello is a name that should suggest the most elevating thought and carry with it the most ennobling acfion is a sentiment from which there can be no dissent from the advocate of liberty and the freedom of conscience, and at all times ?nd under all circumstances there should come something significant and valuable from any place called Monticello, so if our quill fails in its proper devoir to all the excellencies of mind and heart, head and hand, and we may add, feet, that characterize this, "onr" Monticello, and redeem so largely the loss of the physical beauties which lie hidden under I the spoil of "Sherman's march to the sea" we offer in apology our. ignorance of the light that is probably too modest to come out from under its bushel and which doubtless is the ray needed to make perfect the galaxy. As woman, in all cases, comes first in attention where courtesy is known and practised, j we cannot expect that our assertion of I this excellence be regarded as conclusive unless we give her the larger share in its production, [and we anticipate a geuerous acquiescence on this point. Surely no other niche is able (o show so many fair faces and bright eyes as greet and shine upon the votaries of the power that rules the world; and we can bestow no greater praise upon the kindly hostess who dispenses her courteous hospitality with such lavish lioi-i/l ttton tttft Kor fottar?nK1 xr iiatlU fir 1JVU IT V VVUiJfMlV WVi AMf VAMVAJ to the Virginia housekeeper, who has stood for ages foremost in the skill of housewifery, the perfection of which, doubtless, many whilome hungry heroes of the Lost Cause can testify. There is another happy feature?Tupped well-springs of joy?pretty babies?a salutary thought' suggests itself here. "What record will be written upon these white pages of life! The mother's hand holds the pen; how grand her mission! Some of the farmers are leaving the old ruts and a spirit ot progress is showing its benefits. The manner in which the reaper has given duty to wheat fields and the cheering landscape of "bottom" teeming with aspiring corn, seem to point to a near future when these life-sustaining products will, successfully dispute the throne with "King Cotton". The "Jersey" with becomiug instinct keeps up the reputation of her noble ancestry, and the golden pats that cheer the "palate almost rival in flavor the rich pyramids of butter that result from the famous blue grass and maguificent clover pastures of the rich agricultural, warglorified Shenandoah Valley. School enterprise is qnite active, and bat for the trivial opposition that shows itself in almost every question of life, a very creditable school might be supported, despite the irregularities consequent upon the necessities of the people since the war. The late teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, served the people with a patient fidelity worthy of a gracious return of gratitude, and the present teacher, who took up the school after a long pause, has a reputation for capability and efficiency to be disputed by none worthy of an opinion. He has been faithful in the discharge of his duties during the past session, and his progressive method of teaching shows results that prove its efficacy. The children are bright, the location healthy, the old bell scholarly rings its matin and afternoon call, "To arms! for the health of the State", and aitosetner tne scnooi renects mucn credit upon the spirit of education animating the good people of the vicinity. The principal drawback: is the small salary. We wonld beg leave just here to say a word in commendation of the popular chairman of the Board of School Trustees. His manly firmness aud unquestionable judgment might dignify a Spartan king, and the deference the thinking people give to his opinions shows the strong hold he has upon the community. Did opportunity favor this section with a railroad, the mighty magician ttiatsi nrftndprfnl 11*. ifo miraclco fhon i Aladdin's lamp, it is safe to say without fear of confutation that Monticello and vicinity with its large majority of rational citizens wonld dare its neighbors and cousiDS and make a successful race for the golden apple of progress. "We do not suppose any one would object to a road. Our tri-weekly mail is f , an event of the most exquisite interest, the life-days, so to speak, of the ville. True, Uncie Sam's messenger is no wing-heeled Mercury, and though his faithful steed is not a Pacolet, neither an A1 Barak in speed, and anxious J 1 ? 1 1 1_ .1 eyes uuu louging nearis jook. uiiu wxsii in the direction he is to come an hour before time, yet when the great arrival does happen, that steed is welcomed as the votaries of the gods used to welcome Pegasus, and he auswers the same purpose though In a modified degree. Our preaching service once in three weeks is a time of great grace to the neighborhood. Every one that can get out attends, and "a goodly part of ~ ar ~l every auuienee are nine cuuureu, ui whom our Lord said: Of such is the kingdom of heaven. And it is true, that could there be seen in the church always the simple innocence of the little child, its freedom from hypocrbv, the beautiful siugleuess ot heart, unstained by pretense, how much happier experience, even observation, would prove even to the infidel mind, than a library exceeding that of ancient Alexandria of humdrum faultfinding with the "mote" when the "beam" is not yet removed. Our popular pastor meets the need of the long interval by giving a measure running over of the good things meet for the soul, yet he does not spare the rod. Aud now last, though not least by any means, we take great pleasure in speaking of the society which has been organized in the ville for literary and social recreation. Months passed as pleasantly as the sound of Poers silver bells, when lo! discord tried its false a/s f Ua ri i Art *1 4- + I J n n n K ti uuicd u?aiu.^i/ liju picac<tui/ uiitiiiuauu" lation in the shape of a voice of opposition to an entertainment the society had unanimously voted should take place, and appointed a committee of arrangements?a committee every whit as pions, respectful to true Christianity and as capable as any the society could turnish. A programme mT aS dccided I upon, which is as little open to objection, even by a real saint, as any could i possibly be, not actually made up of i prayers and psalms. Prayers and | psalms we reverence, and will defend 1 their blessed influence when becomingly used and appropriate, wiih all ihe | energy and emphasis of a devotee. I Our society was not intended to be j used as occasions for religions oxer-; cise, any farther than the literary a:>d j social recreation for which it was i designed, arc based upon the moral' truths inculcated in Christian homes. Intelligent mothers and fathers, as! tenacious of their parents:' rcsponsi- j biliiies as any in tlr* land, see no pit- j falls for the "moral feet of their loved j ones in the programme chosen, and ! neither could the opposition, if they; had not jumped at, a conclusion upon - ^ iL - i a uju cviueuce ox uuu responsiuie auuiui- j ity?"They say". Yet diseased imagination and baseless prejudice conjured : the programme into a monster as big J as Ascapartof fable notoriety, planning to carry off the holy church under his huge arm. Tableau, innocent word, was distorted into satanic agency meet for a crusade. Those who can misconstrue the rendering of Tennyson's May Queen, which forms a part of the programme, into an attack upon the church, or a slur at religion in the least degree, are capable of swallowing a camel as big as Barnum's Jumbo, without the faintest attack of choking The trior nf war Mirifi. and it did not prove -Greek meeting Greek either. It often happens that too much powder in the charge causes a recoil and bursts the gun. So it happened in this case, but the society stands firm as a rock. The list of membership is honored with the names of Col. J. T. Dawkins and his fair daughters and strong sons; Dr. Arnette, his lovely "better half" and daughters: gentle faces and active minds from the family of Air. u-iaaney Martin give us strong aid; 'Squire Evans's countenance beams upon us in the persons of his handsome daughters; Mr. J. N. Hammond endorses us by the membership of his daughter: Mr. H. M. Zealv gives us the assistance of his talents"; and Mr. Dixon, the Principal of the School, wields the gavel with masterly hand. At our last meeting were added to our list the names of Capt. Hayne McMeekin, the scholarly gentleman, and his excellent wife, thus bringing in nearly the whole of his interesting family; also that of Mr. Amos Jt,. Davis, a name comprising a legion in itself; and the talented young son of Dr. H. "W. Owens, who stands high on the record of the bouth Carolina Col* lege. The fact that the fceauty and talent of other ladies who grace the circle are of a high order is assurance that the society is not only prolific of literarv and social recreation, but in the full enjoyment of perfect peace animated by hearts full enough of Christian grace to observe the divine precept, "Good will towards men". Hoping some light from your Boro will beam upon us on the occasion of our entertainment (the time of which will be duly announced) we subscribe ourself, Very respectfully, " Crayox. Another Virginia Sensation. There has been considerable excitement for several days past in Henry county, Va., in the Vicinity of Martinsville, over a mystery involved in the death of Mrs. U-. Li. btone, Jr., who was found dead last Monday and soon thereafter was buried. Suspicion of foul play being aroused, the body was exhumed and a coroner's investigation begun. An autopsy showed that deceased was in a perfectfuly healthy condition. A large number of witnesses were examined, and on Saturday the coroner's jury readered a verdict that Mr?. Stone came to her death from cruel and brutal treatment at the hands of her husband aud his father, fj T. Si* "Rntli fathnr flnrl snr? I have been committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury. The evidence shows that the deceased was tortured to death by the most shameful and unnatural treatment. ?"Facts are stubborn things," aud sufferers from chills and fever generally find their complaint a very stubborn* fact, until they commence the use of Ayer's Ague Cure. That medicine eradicates the noxious poison from the system5 and invariably cures even the worst cases. * * An End to Bone Scraping:, Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, 111., say: "Having received so much benefit from Electric Bitters, I feel it my duty to let suffering humanity i know it. Have had a rmininsr sore on my leg for eight years; my doctors i told me I would have to have the bone ! scraped or leg amputated. I used instead three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica! Salve, and my leg is now sound and well." Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25 cents per box by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. * 9 An Important Discovery. The most important discovery is that which brings the most good to the greatest number. Dr. King's New Discovery lor Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the health and save life, and is a priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only does it positively cure Consumption", but Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness ana all affections of the Throat, Chest and Lungs yield at once to its wonderful curative powers. If you doubt this, get a trial bottle free, at McMaster, "Rrirv* Xr. TTpf <Vhfn's Dm or Ftore. * TRIBUTE GY RESPECT. At the last communication of Ridgeway Lodge, No. 30, A. F. M., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, our Lodge has been visited by a dispensation of an all-wise Providence, and thft c-nirih nf our Rrnthpr has been called to -'that bourne from whence no traveler returns"; therefore, be it resolved: 1. That in the death of Brother E. A. Kennedy, this Lodge has lost atrue brother and member. 2. That in order that his memory may be ever cherished among us, his name and this preamble and resolutions be inscribed on a blank page of our minute-book. 3. That this Lodge deeply deplore his death, and we as a Lodge sympathize with the bereft wife and children of the deceased. 4. That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be ser.t to the bereaved wife and children of the deceased and be published in the Winusboro News and IIehald. J. A. SIMPSON, II. 0. DUKE, JOHN McDfTYRE, Committee. A Marvelous Story TOLD Ili TWO LITTERS. FROM THE SON: " Gentlemen: My father resides at Glover, Vt. He has been a great sufferer from Scrof ula, and the inclosed letter will tell you what a marvelous effect Ayer s Sarsaparilla has bad in his esse. I think his blood must have contained the humor for at least ten years; but it did not show, except in the form of a scrofulous sore on the -wrist, until about five years ago. From a few spots which appeared at that time, it gradually spread so as to cover his entire body. I assure you he wa* terribly afflicted, and an object of pity, when he began using your medicine. Now, there are few men of his age who enjoy as good health j as he has. I could easily name fifty persona who would testify to the facts in liia case. Yours truly, W. 1L Phillips." FROM THE FATHER: pleasure and a duty for nie to state to you the benefit I have derived from the use of ! Ayeri SarsapariHa. | Six months ago I was completely covered with a terrible humor and scrofulous sores. Tha humor caused an incessant and intolerable i itching, aud the skin cracked so as to causa i tho blood to flow in many places whenever I moved. My sufferings were great, and my lifo a burden. I commenced the use of tha Sarsaparilla in April last, and have used U regularly since that time. My condition began to improve at once. The sores have all healed, and I feel perfectly well in every ! rcspect?being now able to do a good day's J work, although 73 years of ago. Many inquire what has wrought such a cure in my case, and I tell them, as I have here tried to tell you, Ayeb's Sarsaparilla. Glover, VL, Oct. 21,1S82. Yours gratefully, Emia Phillip?." Avzr'b Sarsapartt.la cures Scrofula and all Scrofulous Complaints, Erysipelas, Eczema, Ringworm, Blotches, Bnfffl. TiiiiiaW. And TlmnHnwi of the Skin. It clears the blood of all impurities, aids digestion, stimulates the action of the botrels, and thus restores vitality and strengthens the whole system. PREPARED BT Dp. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggist*; 91, six bottles for 15. foSIaleT ONE 15-Horse Steam Engine, good as new, Gin and Cotton Press, Saw'Mill and Corn Mill. Apply to H. F. HOLLIS. Or G. II. McMASTER. July21flx3 NOTICE FOE FINAL DISCHARGE. I WILL applv to the Jud^e of Probate of Fairfield County on the 4th day of August next for a fiual discharge as Administrator of the Estate of E. R. Kagsdale, deceased. Wil. F. STANTON, July4flx3 Administrator. .A.T Hafner & Henflrii's WILL BE FOUND THE PUREST AND BEST WINES, LIQUORS, BRANDIES, CIGARS, ETC., Kept by Any HOUSE in TOWN. o TRY OUR A PP?r a\ A RIM W A TFR. Only 25 cents per bottle. HAFNER & HENDRIX, Under Winnsbroo Hotel. LEMIN<y N, JR. The young Horse, LEMIXGTOX, Jr., will stand the ensuing spring season at his stable i n Winnsboro. Service, Ten Doll a paid in advance. Every care will be taken to nrevent accidents, but no liability will be assumed for any that may occur. PEDIGREE OF LEMIN G TON. Was bred by Col. Thos. G. Bacon from his celebrated race horse Lynchburg, he bv imported Lemington, (see Brace's American Stud Book, Gray Norma, page 499,) the dam of Lemington, Jr., was Lost Cause, by Revenue, out of Seabrase, she by imported Albion, out of Gray Norma, she by imported Leviathian, out of Morgianna, she by Pacalet. out of Black Sophia and she by Topgallant. The celebrity of the stock mentioned renders further tracing of the pedigree unnecessary A. WILLUUKU <X GENEEAI7" Insurance Agency . XxSURE your life in the EQUITABLE LIFE of New York, one of the strongest and most reliable Companies in the world. Try a SEMI-TONTINE POLICY, non-forfeitable after three annual payments. Armincf /?OmOffA JLUOUJ.C JrVUl AAVJ^VJACJ U^ailiCW from fire and lightning. Policies written in reliable, prompt-paying companies at the lowest rates allowed by Southeastern Tariff Association. J. C. CALDWELL, MaylOfxly Insurance Agent. inu rd "P A PL'O may beIcrrrsA onffleat Geo. , -*-XLLO rjLZJUJAi p. Bo well & Co'? Newspaper Advertising Bureau (10 Spruce St. Vwhere advercUlag contracts may be made Xor 16IX NEW Y02US* HEADQU ?FO THE CHEAPEST Af BIW STi EVER OFFERED I CALL AND BE A. WILLIF IT STANDS A1] For Sale by J. BEAgents wanted in unoccupied territorj CHINE COMPANY, 909 Main Street, Richir t>T A TAT X . HURRAH! FOR THE TO"W 0THE MOST GOODS FOB o~ My stock of Ladies Dress Goods is com uasJtimere?an wool. Tne uneapest i< this market. Dress Ginghams in all tt 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, Slope's Balmorals, H OUR G-EITTS' 3 These Goods are bound to sell. They" latest styles. My stock of CLOTHING ?3IT STOCK OF GENTS' FURNISE HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, S Ciill and be convinced of these fact; LOUli SPRING | ANNOUNCEMENT!! | I MY STOCK OF SEASONABLE GOODS IS COMPLETE ! I HAYE A FULL STOCK OF STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. CANNED GOODS ur GREAT YARIETY I invite a trial order of my parched Rio Coffee. I sell you any quantity you want if wlion vAil KllV if rAH don't have to pay for the paper * is wrapped in. A full supply of fanning utensils. Plows, Plow-Stocks, Hames, TracbS, BackBands, Hame-Strings, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Hoes, both Brad-^s and Handled, Grain Cradles, Grass Blades, Heel-Screws, Lap-Rings, Repairing Links, etc., etc. Choice Tennessee Flour, Roller Patent i and Family Grades. Sugar cured Hams, Meal and Grits. Wheat Bran, Garden Seeds, Seed Irish Potatoes. A share of the trade respectfully solicited. K. H. JtHJJfciX iisrsuRAJsrcE ! iisrstj^^.isrce 11 Have your Policies written at j. f. monaster's life and fire insurance agency. i am agent for the | JU.UJL JAJb .LiJUt Ei W.M.-i PANY, of New York?the largest Life In- | surance Company in the World. Policies j issued, payable monthly, quarterly, semi-; annually and annually. I also write FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES; in first ciass companies. All losses paid at once on presentation of proof. GIVE ME A TRIAL. . J. F. McMASTER. July7fx6m SHOES! SHOES!! A NEW LOT JUST RECEIVED! Children's, Misses' and Ladies' FIXE SHOES. Gents' Hand-Sewed Fine Shoes, AT THE CORNER STORE. J. M. BEATY & BRO. 1 ; 1 - - i - .. '-5a - -I Xeters R? W BEST LINE OF SAW MB N THIS COUNTY. CONVINCED. OED & CO. .... .. r THE HEAD. \m. THE LIGHT-RUNNING DOKESTIC! Th:> rut .show* the now style of wood w-.ik Hic company isnowiniro^ <luv ii ? A!IT!>TJCAl J.Y 3JEAU'; 1FUL Wi'rM?l!t a pacer. In its iiic? liai:ical c? nstruction it has no rival. THK NEW LINE OF ATTACIImciits t! ;it ;<r?? now being placed with tin* l;oMtbTl<J arc specialties. No i.-tlu i nuu-hijif has thcni. These attach- . mens :?ii?! the XE1V WOOD WORK make the DOMESTIC more than ever without question, the acknowledged standard of excellence. 4.TY A BBO., Winnsbcro, S.C. t. Address DOMESTIC SEWING MAiond, Ya. Miy23-ly FACTS. ^? CHEAPEST STORE IN 'N! nra**' crn WAWV f JL JOLJCJ JL Uja.'V.i.w M ' . \" ? - ;;a iplete, eonsisting of Ladies' Black >t of Dress Worsted ever brought to te latest colors. Also a splendid Ladies' Waterproof?cheap. These x)k at them. Velveteens?Blue, . , AND TOWEL LINEN Spreads, Lindseys, Canton Flannel, Jnbleached Homespun, Drillings, oop-skirts, &c., &c. DEF^RTliTElSrT were picked out from among the , for durability, cannot be excelled. [ING GOODS IS COMPLETE.? HOES AND TRUNKS. s. Polite attention given to alL 3 SAMUELS. MB STOVES. STOVES. I keep the well Known EXCELSIOR COOKS in several sizes, viz: Nos. 7,17, 27, 37, 8,18, 28, 38, etc, with and without Reservoirs. Also, Emerald, Virginia, Jfatron, Jtarmer Girl and the COTTON OPTION, No. 7, which I run with full equipment at $16. REPAIRS for Stoves in stock or obtained at short notice. PIPE made to order. Black and Gal vanized Sheet Iron, Roofing and Bright Tin, Wire, Solder, etc. HOUSE FURNISHING GOODSof every description. Wooden-ware, Willow-ware, Tin-ware. Yellow and Rockingham Ware. SPOKES. RIMS. HUBS. SHAFTS and Poles. The best and handsomest Wire Fence is the BUCK-HORN. The LEADER PLOWS give good satisfaction. Sizes, one-horse, Xos. 20, 21,22, $4.50, $o.OO-and $o. ."50 J. H. CUiDIINGS. FRESH GROCERIES! - -4 w FRESH GROCERIES ! ! FLOURS? Luxury, Patent Cream. MOLASSES?New Orleans, Muscovado and Sugar Drip. CHEESE AND MACARONI. ' I COFFEES?The Celebrated Moinaja, Old Government Java and Graded Rios. TEAS?Green and Black. MOIR'S CHOW-CHOW, Mixed Pickle, and a fresh and well assorted lotof Canned Good! FOR THE LAUNDRY?French Starch, ;.i enameled. Try it. Call and examine before buying else where, D. R. FLEMIEEK.