The Fairfield news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1881-1900, August 12, 1885, Image 3

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16 " LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. SraKtVEDXESDAY. AUGUST 12. : : !>X3. ft Terms of The News and IIerai.d.? ]?j* Tri-weekly edition, four dollars per annum, gap in advance. Weekly edition, two dollars j III per annum in advance: two dollars and j lIpP fifty cents -per annum, if not paid in ad- j Rates for Advertising.?One dollar | per inch (solid minion) for the first inser- j Hp tion, and fifty cents per inch for each sub-1 W sequent insertion. These rates appiv to ! f auveirj2>?im?iiu$ ui cveiv uu?uav;ici, wv i payable strictly in auvance. Obituaries I and tributes of respect are charged for as j advertisements. Marriage notices, and j . simple announcements of deaths, are pub' lisfced free, and are solicited. Liberal terms j lor contract advertisements. ;? Aiiv>-riiseinenr>>. Land for Sale?J. T. Dawkius. Dissolution?A. Williford & Co. Just Arrived?A. Willi ford & Son. I * Proposals Wanted?J. T. Pawkins, ; Chairman. k Louisiana State Lottery. Cheap Goods?J. M. Beaty & Bro. Sunflower Smoking Tobacco?W. E. Aiken. Executors Notice?John W. Lyles, ^ Executor. J.ocal Briefs. ?The Steam Fire Engine Company j \ was out for practice on Tuesday eve- j ^ wing. ?The Columbia Record is keeping wel! its promise co give abundance of local news. ?Some parties are contemplating establishing a tombstone manufactory [ # in town some time iu the near future, f ?Dr. T. C. Robertson is recreating i ^ awhile 111 Winnsboro. The Doctor is j an expert chess-player, and he has been j vanquishing some of the Boro fellows, j ?Our base ball club has received a ; challenge from the Chester club and i have accepted it. The game will take i on Thursday, if nothing prevents. ?The Town Council are experiment-1 nig in lighting the town. A gasoline : lamp is on trial and should it prove a j success they will prooaoiy use uiem i throughout the town. ?It is stated that Colonel. John P. Thomas, who has just resigned the j t Superintendence of the Citadel Acade-; my, will take up his residence in Co- j lumbia. ?Attention is called to the adver- j tiseraent of the School Trustees of. District No. 15. They desire proposals I for building a new school-house at; Mouticello. ?Miss Lily Pearce, whose fine acting-1 in the "Comrades" elicited so much praise in Wiunsboro, has joined the - - I "Stark-Lriiuert uomDinauon, wmuu | will soon make a tour of the South. ?The Methodist ministers contemplate having protracted meetings at every church on the BIy the wood circuit during- the present month. Revivals and accessions to the church are expected. m' - T ?-T.T*??K A i?m T^ottiC ?xne improveu xugu-xiim Sewing Machine: The best in the j market. No family should be without one. Every machine warranted and sold on its own merits by J. O. Boag.* ?George Cunningham, who was . arrested recently for selling whiskey R without a license, has been found guilty and sentenced to three months' ^rv~"TKprisionraent in the county jail. ?The weather for the past week has j F been unusually warm and parching to j * the crops. This will of course give rise : to complaint by some. In some parts j of Chester conuty rain has been needed j for several weeks. ?The down passenger train on Friday was considerably delayed on ac count of the engine giving cnt at j Blackstock. The engine of the freight i train was attached to the passenger and bronght it through. ?The store formerly occupied by Propst Bros. is. being refitted and painted preparatory to opening of a dry goods and general merchandise store, the proprietors of which will no doubt advertise in The 2$ews and Herald in due season. ?A short, thick, heavy-set and rather melancholy-looking foreigner, who was at once a scissors sharpener, knife grinder, organist and proprietor of a monkey show, passed through towa 01t Tuesday evening. ?Mr. "William H. Willingham has brought us the first boll of open cot- j tttoI! rpadv for the ' IV/ii, VIV, . _ I picker. It was brought several days I ago, but notice of it was inadvertently i Rtaw.?The general opinion is that the Hrial Justice's courts are getting to be Hither a nuisance. The time of these Hburts stems to be largely taken up gftvith petty quarrels between negroes? jgMjj&iPwomen as well a? men. Is there no vflmnr? ?.? V riV/Ui\.ww' ?A fall stock of Dry Goods, Millinery and other goods, which will be closed out cheap to make room for fall j stock. Agent for the best make of: Pianos and Organs, either for cash or i instalment plan. A good second-hand j Piano now for sale by J. O. Boau. * j ?Mr. C. (J. Hoffman has been ap-' pointed postmaster at Bly the wood. He / will make a most excellent official. A j writer in the Register says: "Our pAmmnnifv is much elated over the ! appointment. Mr. Hoffman was j strongly and earnestly urged for the j position. All honor to our distin- j guished Congressman for securing his ] early appointment." ?The good people in the New Hope | neighborhood are alive on the subject' of education. Thevhave gone to work i and have succeeded in forming a com-; - pany to establish a graded sch*.o\ The , * *3-3 1 A. | scuooi win dc presiueci over u> iwu ; teachers, each of whom has been i secured. The old church will be over- j hauled and used for the purpose. We : wish them abundant success in the i f enterprise. ?"We think it necessary to call the j attention of the Board of Trustees of i Afrmnf r/\r\ n Tnctiinto tn tha thflf i UWUVUiV VMV , the door of the main building has been [ constantly opened for a month or more i and is the common play ground of j young boys. The lock is defective and i should be repaired so as to save the ! building from any further damage. "NVe don't know; that any special dam aire has as yet been done, but a crowd of small boys iu a school-room by ft. themselves can accomplish no good to 111 the furniture or building. ???mwm??? r~~ *~ Personal.?Miss Kate Davis has been spending a few days in town this week. Turnip Seed.? Congressman Win. II. Perry has left with us for distribution, a quantity of turnip seed. Parties desiring any will call at the office of Tiie News and Herald, diagonally in rear of the Court iiousc. Bl'ugies! Buggies!?Single LazyLack and Top Baggies, Double Buggies, vrith shafts and pole, Single and Double Harness, Saddles, etc., for sale for cash or good paper by j. O. Bo AG. Tiie First Balk.?"We have been patiently waiting to chronicle the fit-af- hdlr* nf n#?w fotton in town. V.? are not informed, but we would'm be surprised if the seller would get an extraordinary good price for it. Selling Whiskey Without License. ?George Cunningham, colored, was arrested on last Monday by Deputy "\JW"Voio-lif r?hoi*crf?fJ VTlt.Il Sp]I JJJLCki OiSifci v.w.* ing whiskey without license. He was carried np to Greenville on Wednesday morning and will doubtless have an early opportunity to show that he is innocent of the charge. Dissolution.?Wc call attention to the advertisement in this morning's issue to the dissolution of the firm of A. Williford & Co., and also to the formation of a new firm under the name and style of Q. D. Williford & j Co. The new firm will continue the business at the old stand, where they will always keep on hand a first-clajg stock of dry goods. We bespeak for them a liberal share of the public patronage. Give them a call. Return of the Excursionists.? Tho Eichmond excursion train returned on Saturday, but brought back very few of those who left. Some returned - * f?A?v?o urill vofnvn lfttAlV Oil OlliiUtiv unu ouinw inn ibvu>? , as they extended the trip to various places of interest, such as Baltimore, Washington and New York. They all report a magnificent time, and are untiring in their praises of Virginia hospitality. The best order imaginable was maintained throughout the trip, which of course added greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion. Hard ox the Bachelors.?a member of the Georgia Legislature introduced a bill last week putting an annual tax upon bachelors over thirty years of age for the purpose of creating a fund for the education of fatherless children. It behooves the B. P. IT. to spread its organination into our sister State, and see mat their brethren are not imposed upon by the Legislature. They will certainly have to be watchful and energetic to keep the common euemy down, and it is asking j too much to require tnem to contriouce simply because they stand by their colors. Personal.?The Union Times says'' "We had a very interesting visit last Tuesday from the venerable and courteous old-time gentleman, Mr. W. Edrington, of Lyles Ford, Fairfield county. Mr. Edrington is S2^ years old, and is undoubtedly one of the best preserved men of anywhere near that a^e we ever saw. His mind is as clear as a bell, and his step is as elastic and steady as that of most men at 45 years. His memory is also good, and his recollections of men and incidents of the long years past were both refreshing and fall of interest to us. Mr. Edrington has a sister living whose age is 97 years and six months. These venerable individuals reside with Dr. Frank Fant, whose age is 6-t, and the average ages of the three living under one roof is 81 years. Our venerable friend is visiting the family of Dr. A. E. Faut." Can any of our Scientists Account foe This??Mr. W. W. Crosby has in his possession a curious freak of nature in the way of a hen. When first grown she performed all the duties of a well-bred hen, even to the raising of three broods of chickens. After raising her last brood, she had a serious spell of sickness, which divested her of all her plumage. In the course of time her feathers began to put out, when, lo! it was discovered that she was being arrayed in a complete set of the male bird's (familiarly called rooster) plumage. This was three or four years ago; and she still struts around in the beautiful colors of the bold chanticleer, but is strictly exclu sive in her habits, ignoring the whole class of the fraternity, save when a brood of chickens are orphaned, when she will take |them up and care for them with all of a chicken mothers solicitude. She can be seen any day in Mr. Crosby's yard. Major Woodword's Order to the Survivors. Major Woodward, who naa ueen | selected to command the expedition to Seven Pines, issued on Wednesday the following order: IIeapq'rs Sl*r. 6tii S. C. V. Wixxsboro, S. C., Aug-. 5,1SS5 The Survivors of the Sixth S. C. V. have chosen me to command the expedition to the battlefield of Seven Pines. In renewing old associations with this gallant old band, I would be recreant to every good emotion of my nature, did I not state that my heart is full of gratitude for your kindly reat mo ftnf} mv manhood UiV/UiCl UllW VA UiVJ Mwv* ? - elevated and puritied by the honor of the position conferred upon me. You will bear in mind that .the occasion is one well calculated to impress each old soldier with the dignity and importance of his individual action. The memories of our falleu heroic comrades, the justice and grandeur of the issues of the "Lost Cause," and the gallantry claimed for the livina appeal for that chivalric bearing an3 manliness of manner which have here tofore characterized you. More thau twenty-four years have elapsed since with buoyant hopes aud elastic tread you first touched the sacred soil of the old "Mother of Statesmen." Many are the changes in the features of our country, and many the changes in you, my old comrades, since that eventful period. But we abound in the faith, that in the hands of a merciful Providence all things will yet contribute to the glory and ^prosperity of a happy and reunited Commonwealth. In the meantime mitli nn otiomo fi-iv nni1 nrfint) in t.hfi ! past, and with 110 regrets, save for the fall of our gallant dead and for the loss of our cause, let ns remember thai "Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war', and endeavor lo do in the future what the Southerner ! has done in the past?jonk'ibufo earn- j estlv and honestly to the honor, the glory and the jrrsimlcur of this our j common country. j T. W. Woodwai:i>, Major Commanding, j MOUXT ZIOS COLLEGE. Jlessrs. Editors: Cannot something be done towards fitting up and beautifying old Mount Zion College? Surely I there is vim and vitality enough in the citizens to do someting in that direc- j tion. The old site should be restored j just as it was before tue destructive fire; her grounds made attractive and i her walls filled with the best talent! that can be bad. How to accomplish this desired cud is a problem yet to be solved, but with united effort the work can be accomplished. Could not a joint stock company be inaugurated looking to that end? I believe it will' pay. At any rate we should do some-' thing to revive and verify the droop- i ing spirits of the citizens una awaken i a progressive spirit in that direction.! Mount Zion is a name honored j almost, I might say, in every corner of the land. Let it be cherished, it well deserve? it. Her halls once resounded with the merry song and lively chat >f the young men of distant lands, and wlvr should it not be so now? liaise her walls and elevate her standard and , 7 know she will still be, as she was in days gone by, filled to her utmost capacity. Then to the task. PliOCtRESS. i ITEMS FROM BLYTHE WOOD. Messrs. Editors: I do not know that, you want a place in your paper filled j very often from my portion of Fair-; field, but I will again have a few words with you on some subjects that have become very quiet for some time past. In the Jane 24th number of your | paper was an editorial headed "Our; Short Term Convicts." I have waited j patiently to hear from some large! headed fellow on this subject and have wished very often that I could pro '"on oKlo nil {hie VfM'V" im UUW Uli U.I/AV W-LX/1V y? vM.v portant subject, to give it a jnst onward. Your piece was a good one, and you "struck the nail a sounder j right on the head*' to give it a start if; our men that are appointed to carry such matters on would have taken hold and driven it on. Now, why our Representatives do not consider this matter I do not know. Our jail is almost filled with short term convicts and they arc costing the county abont ten dollars per month, and I can give you ray word that several irom my; section have beeD sent during the last two months that were delighted to be taken away from their hard work and short rations to be sent where they could have enough to cat and no work to do. Now what is the use to put the county to the expense of the numerous little law suits to punish for law breaking, when in the end the punishment is so slight that it does not stop critnc? If these fellows were put on our roads, which are so much iu need of work, and would put our roads in good condition, we would cease to have so many cases before our Trial Justice courts and ceasc to jump gullies on our hillsides, for lazy people do not like to | be made to work by au overseer. Again, when our election came off, the old County Commissioners were about to cut a very much needed road through the Longtowu section, from near where old Mr. Motley lived (in his life time) and to come out near Boulware's Cross-roads. Since we have put new ones in they have dropped this entirely, and the people of that section are very much in need of this road, and they earnestly beg the men that thev sent to represent them and to do things for their interest, to devote less time to a nicely conducted "Poor House" and more time to their road. We are happy to say that our crops are the best that we have had in some years, and if we are still blessed, as we have been, we hope to pay back accounts and save a start for another year. All have "laid by" and are now resting and waiting for the cotton, and then comes the work. Hoping to see tins in our paper, i am again S. ITEMS Fit OUC S TROTH Eli. The Crops and the Weather?The Entertainment at Monticello. Messrs. Editors: Crops are "laid by", poor, tired, abused stock seeui to appreciate the green pastures and perfect rest, while landlord aud tenant rejoice over the excellent yield of corn and cotton which wc have every reason to expect, unless overtaken by some unavoidable calamity. Gardens were never better, chickens abound in this portion of Fairfield, while we have been luxn rating for weeks in the most delightful melons. Of course, we have our full share of the intense heat, which we find most trying, butiheie must always be some drawback to comfort and happiness, for we may as well not expect to find an ?den in tins world of probation. It was our privilege to attend the^ entertainment at Monticello on the evening of the 24th ult., and we cheerfully join in the universal verdict in pronouncing it a perfect succcss. The beauty, Wit auu luitui uiuunu JJ.UUticello united to make it a most enjoyable affair, which was fully attested by 1he large and appreciative audience. Tannyson's May Queen formed part of the programme, and the rendition of it was most creditable to amateurs. Miss Maggie McMeekin personated the May Queen in perfect health and overflowing spirits; Miss Leila Martin was the Sick Girl and Miss Julia Martin the Dying Girl. While giving all due praise we noticed particularly the pathos with which Miss Julia Martin recited her part. We almost imagined we were witnessing the death of a fair young. The closing scene served as a j sort of memento mori, ana a nusn ana i solemnity seemed to pervade the entire assemblage. The angels in the badfc-1 rround, represented by Misses Anna I Dawkins, Fannie Evans, Leila Martin totti i^ra'Ki^ar^^iVi'^^^w^iMMiaigigaRiaii I ?J ***??%*C? tt?ni?n Knati<ifn1 in f aiiu JJ1IIU1C iiivausj tn,iv the extreme. A dear little lisping girl whispered: "Oh! mother, don't they look like sure enough angels?" I "Variety is the spice of life," and the opening scene of Handv Andv ! made us feel that we would be called j upon to exercise our risible? to the J fullest extent. Mr. Dixon whs the i i leading character, and was ably sup-! I ported by Messrs. Zealy, Martin, Mo j | Meekin, Owens and Pettigrew. The j j young ladies al>o acted remarkably j well. Miss Maggie McMeckin, Miss! Leila Martin and Miss Minnie Evans! ! deserve especial mention. Upon the | j whole it was a most enjoyable evening, i and the community owes Mr. Dixon j and his lealJy brilliant relative a vote of thanks as the getters-up ot the theatricals, charades and tableaux. We also tender our sincre thanks to Col. Dawkins, Capt. McMeekin and all j tiie paruopains. v^api. .uu.ucumh proffered the use of his hall, while he and Col. Dawkins did all in their power to insure the success of the entertainment. Messrs. A. W. Ladd and O. B. Kountz contributed largely to the pleasure of the evening by discoursing sweet music. Much more could be said on the subject of the entertaiument, which was enjoyed alike by snowv-hairedveterans, silver-haired dames and the ycung, but we forbear, having already trespassed too long upon your time and attention. Mr. Dixon's acting was as near perfection as it was possible for an amateur to attain. We wish him God speed in his new home. Hurrah for old Monticello! May she yet wake ay,, and that we may have many more theatricals, charades and tableaux, is the wish of your correspondent. c. a. s. ITEMS FIIOM CROSJtYVILLE. Jfessrs. Editors: We do not think a voice from the "Dark Corner" in commendation of The News axi> Herald will be out of place?not that the paper requires any extra cuiogium irom us to make its columns more eagerly sought after, because the perusal of a single copy will readily convince the most skeptical reader that it is filled with useful and interesting matter to ud as individuals as well as classes; but the editors deserve some acknowledgment from us, in order to show them our appreciation of their persistnut e> tn keen our minds well I stored with useful knowledge and the latest events of thG county, State and nation. IIow pleasant it would be for them to know that their numerous readers, scattered in every corner of the county, and far beyond its limits, were appreciative of their efforts and ever on the alert to speak a good word for The News and Herald, and as a tnn?;ma nf orflnd iliUlO V/ f iuvuw V* V-W.. will send ap, occasionally, the name of a new subscriber. The farmers of this section a few days ago were revelling in the delights of a beautiful prospect for an unusually bountiful harvest of corn and cotton, but the seasons proved unfavorable and somewhat dampened their ardor, which took a contrary direction to that of the thermometer during the past few days. However, yesterday evening brought copious showers, which will lessen the shortage very much, and we are informed by old and experienced farmers that a fair crop will be made in this section. A short time ago we took a little trip through the counties of Fairfield, "? Tr * ^ T-> _ . 1_ TTM! Uhcster ana iorK as iar us iu>ck mu, and during the trip we were forciblyimpressed with the truthfulness of some of the articles which we had read in The News and Herald 111 reference to the fertility of our soil, where it received the proper application of fertilizers and cultivation. On every hand, as far as we went, there stood before us the living evidences of a contented and prosperous people. The improvements in every department and in every respect were marked by the hand of Progress, the great archii. L ?v,? ICUt UI CUC uu v Had we space ancl the power of reproducing on paper in the most impressive nianne:* whai we sec with our eves and feel in our mind in reference to the advantages of* living in a land like ours we would take pleasure in doing it. This is not the language of one that has never been outside of the State; we have been in several States, but never in one to compare in advantages for the middle and lower classes with South Carolina. The capitalist, too, has a broad and safe field here for investments of almost any kind. In Fairfield county there are many and valuable advantages open to the moneyed men of the day. We have heard that the water power of the county is ample for any purposes whatever, and wc know that Broad River in the western portion of the county has a water power that can be readily utilized and increased, that will rival in advantages the best water powers of the country. At Lyles's Ford, directly on tbe Spartanburg & Union Railroad, and owned by Capt. Thos. M. Lyles, is a fine water power that is wasting its usefulness on a small grist mill. Pnvtlior rlntfli fhp. river Oil the Same railroad at Parr's Mill, now owned by J. C. Swygert & Co., is anotlier fine water power, drifting itself away, after turning.the wheels of a somewhat extensive and fine mershant's mill, all of which it does in a way to make you think it wants to do more, and you readily conclude that it ought to be doing it. These are only a few " ^ -4-1 fl>o VA TMfln VI lim muuy wyciiliigo 1U1 nib uiuu if he will only come in. One of our" former members of the Legislature, Mr. George H. McMaster, is well posted in these matters, and takes pleasure in imparting to any and all inquirers a true and concise "statement of the advantages and disadvantages of living or investing capital in this county. Mr. Mc.'s usefulness in this connection is well known to the readers of The News and Heeald, so we can look for pardon for this little pursuuaui^.. Gen. Graut is dead. now, without a* doubt. We)J, we are sorry to hear of his death, that is all. His dying does not make us feel as if we had done something wrong by fighting for our rights. To an ex-Confederate soldier his dying brings back to memory many of the sad scenes and trying timee of our manful struggle in an unequal contest for justice aud our rights. Vie wonder how he has lived so long. The burden of the wrongs that he inflicted upon us, alter lie got us uown, was | enough to bring down his gray hairs in sorrow to the grave long ago. It is all over. The papers state" that he repented of some things before he died. Let us hope that he obtained forgiveness for all. Jeff. Davis, the noblest patriot of them all, the martyr of a just cause, still survives. We pray that God will continue to let him live till he enjoys a just vindication before r> ilJcAi-Imimih'nor worlfl fnr himself. the people he represented and the canse he espoused. We would not be misunderstood by any unthinking reader. We do not mean the re-establishment of (he Confederate Government, but an acknowledgement from an enlight. ened world that the people of the South were warranted in resorting to arms against their Noitbern brethren it"-" '7 - i' ??' -1 ????' -Till - 1 when they trampled Upon our sacred rights. The weather has been excessively hot, but not hot enough to prevent the young people from having their usual enjoyment in the way of picnics, etc. I Lvles's Ford was the scenc of a very j enjoyable affair a few days ago in the j way of a picnic and catfish stew. Three counties?Fairfield, Newberry i and Union? were ably represented by j both sexes. The arrangements were j ? .1.. Af? P 1> I llliut'i uic iiiixna^r.jiiuni ?ii 4ui. lj. h. Roberts and Mr. J. 1\ Gelston on the part of the gentlemer, and Mrs. James Irby and Mrs. Jess<i Fitzgerald, who it may be well said have reached j the acme of cuisine arr, represented ! the ladies. We heard that the stew | was in progress .somewhere on the; grounds, and not bninir able to locatc j the place by sight, we opened our1 olfactories and soon took it in. We ; kept them before us, and were led to a : secluded grove behind an immense! bowlder of rocks, from which gurgled a spring of pure, clear water, dust in rear was that beautiful stream Broad River, which a few miles below loses iff-nlf in tKo PAn.yni'Aft thncn I IICWU 111 lllVy VVil V1IVWIV we found several ladies, surrounded by nearly a dozen domestics, superintending several large pots, which we learned were filled with catfish st?w. Our soul gladdened at this information, because we saw plenty plainly written in the mouths of those pots. Being of an inquiring turn of mind, we ventured a few remarks in reference to the beauty of knowing how to do these, things, and what a great convenience, we called it, to have a dear creature around that understood them all. They must have misunderstood our language, because one of the ladies remarked that it wnuld take fifty thou sand dollars to have her around, we | didn't have the money with us, so i we went offifend bought a ten cents S watermelon find reflected over it, and our reflections led us to wonder if they were all so high priced, and if so, if a clever fellow could not get them to knock off" right smart. Being of a tender age, and susceptible 10 the charms of the fair sex, we refrain from mentioning the names of any of those that were Dresenc on that daw for fear that memory might prove treacherous and some dear name be left out, and then she would say, "He needn't have been so biggottv; I don't care." But she would care all the same. "No names, 110 blames". Suffice it to say, that the ladies from each of the three connties were full daughters of Mother Eve, and that is all any young man can ask of them. Wc kuow loveliness when we see it, and know that it was plentiful on this occasion, and no taffy about it. Harmony and good cheer prevailed throughout the entire day. Dancing was in order, and the way the representatives from the different connties mingled together was sufficient evidence of the mutual good feelings that existed between them. The dinner was a complete success. In the grove before described was erected a lengthy table, upon wLich was spread a bountiful supply of all! the good things that so much delights che palate of the epienre. In spite of the scorching rays which old Sol continued to pour down, the dancing was kept up till a late hour in the afternoon. Ice lemonade was plantifu!, and was dispensed to the thirsty terpsichoreans by Messrs. E. B. Suber and E. R. Roberts for the modest sum of five cents per glass, and notwithstanding this is the season for dilapidated pocket-books, they sold over fifteen dollars' worth of the beverage, without any "stick" in it. Thus ended the day. The crowd ATTAl? Vollo Oil/I TPOfOl* f A fhpll1 UI3[^C10CU \J V Oi XiXXiO Ok A A V 4 ITMbVI W V??V<? respective homes, feeling that the day had further served to strengthen the chain that binds the sister counties together. Cool Branch Church has just closed an interesting protracted meeting. It was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Mahon, assisted bv the Rev. Belton Estes, a theological" student at Louisville, Ky. Mr. Mahon was very much indisposed during the meeting, and exerted himself beyond his strength to do his Master's work. Mr. Estes relieved him in every way that he cotild, preaching to the large congregation several sermons ih a manner thai was truly acceptable to them. Capt. J. F. V. Liegg delivered several nigniv enter-\ taining and instructive lectures during i the meeting. Their efforts were | crowned with succcess beyond their anticipations. At the close of the meeting several accessions were made to the church, and we feel sure that much good was accomplished by awakening of older members to a higher sense of their duties as Christians. May the good work continue. Retlaw. Crosbvville, S- C., July 31,1885. [The above commnnication was unavoidably omitted from oi:r last issue. -Eds.] " | mBmmmmmtMmmmBsmmmmmmmmmmmmamtmmmmmBmammBmmmm : , EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Mrs. E. Gobee, deceased, will present the same duly attested, and those indebted will make payment, to JOHN W. LYLES, Executor. Strother, S. C., July 30th, 1885Aug8flx2 LAXD FOR SALE. X OFFER EOK SALE my plantation near Monticello, containing 275 acres. This place contains an excellent dwelling, and all necessary outbuildings. Also, my plantation near Dawkins, on Broad River, containing 343 acres (75 acres being fine river } bottoms) all in good state or cultivation. On this place are a fir-t-class ginhousa and screw, together w .li all necessary quarters for laborers-, 'i h.6 place offers special inducements to one wishing to engage in merchandise?being in close proximity to the depot. Address J. T. DAWK INS, Aug llflx:.;t Monticello, S. C. PROPOSALS WANTED. r"T<iiP 'fPTT?JTFVS nP SnTTOOf, TITS. X trict Xo. 15 invite sealed proposals for building a school-house for the Monticello Academy. Plans and specifications may be had on application to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Proposals must be handed in to the Chairman on or before the 15th day of September, 1885. The Board reserve the right to reject any or all bids. J. T. DAWKINS, Clini. Bd. Trustees, Sell. Dis. 15. Monticello, S. C., August 7,1885. #*.x. Columbia Register copy twice, and send* bill to J. T. Dawkins, Monticello, S. C. AugSflx2 DISSOLUTION. TlIE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing between the undersigned, under the firm name of A. Williford & Co., is this day dissolved bv mutual consent. All liabilities of the firm are assumed by Q. D. Williford & Co., and they are authorized to collect all claims. A. WILLIFORD, li. H. SIMPSON, A. W. BROWN. Winnsboro, S C., July 25,1885. A T?TVTflT?SHTP NOTICE. The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership under the firm name of Q. D. Williford & Co. They will continue the business of a. TVilhford <fe Co. at the old stand. They hereby assume all liabilities of the firu> of a. Williford & Co.; and all persons indebted to the old firm will make payment to the new. Q. P. WILLIFOKU, & V. SIMPSON, A, W. BROWN, "Winnsboro, S. 0., July 23,1883. Augjl AYER'S Hair Vigor restores, with the gloss and freshness of youth, faded or gray liair to a natural, rich brown color, or deep black, as may be desired. By its use light or red hair may te darkened, thin hair thickened, and baldness often, though not always, cured. It checks falling of the hair, and stimulates a weak and sickly growth to vigor. It prevents and cures scurf and dandruff, and heals nearly every disease peculiar to the scalp. As a Ladies' Hair Dressing, the Vigor is unequalled; it contains neither oil [ nor dye, renders the hair soft, glossy, and i silken in appearance, and imparts a delicate, agreeable, and lasting perftune. -Mr. C. P. Butcher writes from Kirby, 0.. July 3,1882: " Last fall my hair commenced failing out, and in a short time 1 became nearly bald. I used part of a bottle of Ayeu's Hair Vigor, which stopped the fall- i iiiir nf tii? hnir nnri started a new erowth. I have now a full head of bair growing vigorously, and am convinced that but fer the use of your preparation I should have been entirely bald." - J. W. Bo vtes, proprietor of the Me Arthur (Ohio) Enquirer, says: "AVER'S Haib VlGOB is a most excellent preparation for the hair. 1 speak of it from my own experience. Its use promotes the growth of new hair, and makes it glossy and soft. The Vigor is also a sure cure for dandruff. Not within my knowledge has the preparation ever failed to give entire satisfaction." Mr. An-gcs Fairbairjt, leader of the celebrated "Fairbairn Family" of Scottish Vocalists, writes from Boston, Mass., Feb. 6, 1SS0: " Ever since my hair began to give silvprv nf thA chance which fleetinff time procuretb, I have used Ayer's Hair Vigor, and so have been able to maintain an appearance of youthfulness?a matter of considerable consequence to ministers, orators, actors, and in fact every one wlio lives iu the eyes of the public." Mrs. 0. A. Prescott, writing from 18 Elm St., CJiarlestown, Mass., April 14, 1882, says: M Two years ago about two-thirds of my liair came off. It thinned very rapidly, and I was fast growing bald. On using Ayer's Hair Vigor the falling stopped and a new growth commenced, and in about a month my head was completely covered with short hair. It lias continued to grow, and is now as good as before it fell. I regularly used but one bottle of the Vigor, but now use it occasionally as a dressing." We have hundreds of similar testimonials to the efficacy of A tee's Haie Yigok. It needs bat a trial to convince the most skeptical of its value. PEEPABED BY Dr.J.C.Ayer&Co.,Lowe!!,Mass. Sold by all Druggists. i?f mimrn ONE CAR-LOAD OF WESTERN Hon and tos ALL WELL BROKEN TO DOUBLE OR SINGLE HARNESS, AND AMONG THEM A FEW WELL GAITED SADDLE HORSES, ALL OF wnicn WE WILL SELL LOW FOR CASH, OR WILL EXCHANGE THEM FOR GOOD HEAVY MULES. tar PARTIES WANTING EITHER TO PURCHASE OP: TfcADE WILL FIND IT TO THEIR INTEREST TO CALL ON US AT AN EARLY DAY. A. WILLIFORD & SON, Winnsboro, S. C. CHEAP GOODS. Aipst Mmi PALM LEAF FANS ONE CENT EACH. FIGURED LAWNS FIVE CENTS A YARD. ONE CASE FRUIT OF THE LOOM TTir-p?/inT?r> nnnnc TTTST T?TT_ DlJXLa^iJlIiL/ U WX/tJ WW* A? CEIVED. PRICE LOW. LOW CUT SHOES-LADIES' AND GENTS' - PRICES REDUCED, AT | THE CORNER STORE! | I J. M. BE ATI & BRO. FOR SAUL. OXE 15-IIorse Steam Engine, good .as j new, Gin and Cotton Press, SarrMill and Corn Mill. Apply to H. F. IIOLLIS. Or G. H. McMASTER. Julj-21tlx3 ADMINISTKATOE'S NOTICE. ALL persons having demands against the estate of REUBEN MOTLEF, deceased, will render them in, properly attested, to H. n, Obear, Atty., or the undersigned. 2JARY l. motley, J uly29x:> Administratrix. NOTICE. All persons indebted to or holding claimst the Estate of ReU' bex d. boulware, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same, properly at test U 10 tne unuersigueu uu ui uciuic mc first day of January, l&SG. JOHN M. CRUMPTON, Auglflx2 Agent for Heirs of Estate. ERSKINE COLLEGE DUE WEST, S. C. ORGANIZED IN 18o9. Propose^ to give a thorough College training, Necessary expenses only about $1G5, Faculty complete. Opens first Monday in October. Send for catalogue to Augl W. M. GRIER. J>UE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. T?XERCISES BEGIN FIRST MONDAY Fj in October. Careful moral training. TJwrou^h teaching. Best facilities in j Music?Instrumental and Vocal. French I and Painting. TEEMS UNUSUALLY LOW. Whole cost of Board and regular Tuition for year $165.00, For catalogue apply to the President. July 29flx4 J. P. KENNEDY. him ivtt j \mmaatm*matittimmakaszkias&m i IT STANDS A' For Sale by J. M BE S?"Agents wanted in unoccupied territon CII1XE COMPANY, 909 3Iain Street, Richii plain: HURRAH! FOR THE TCW oTHE MOST GOODS FOU oily stock of Ladies Dress Goods is core Cashmere?all Wool. The Cheapest 1< this market. Dress Ginghams in all tl 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 White and Brown Bleachings and 1 White a^d Gray, Slowe's Balmorals, H OUR G-sintts' : These Goods are bound to sell. They latest styles. My stock of CLOTHING -MY STOCK OF GENTS' FURNISE HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, S Call and be convinced of these fact} LOUIi FRESH GROCERIES!" FRESH GROCERIES!! FLOURS-j-Luxury, Patent Cream. 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 a fresh and well assorted lot of Canned Good; ! FOR THE LAUNDRY?French Starch, enameled. Try it. VyitU H11U UAaillllJC uciuic uujiujj I where, l>. R. FLEMIKE.\. sfTimii STOVES. I 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, Patron, Farmer Girl and the COTTON OPTION, No. 7, which I run with full equipment at ?1G. REPAIRS for Stoves in stock or obtained at short notice. PIPE made to order. Black and Gal ; va'nized Sheet Iron, Roofing and Bright Tin, Wire, Solder, etc. HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS of every description. Wooden-ware, Willow-ware, Tin-ware. Yellow and Rockingham Ware. SPOKES, -RIMS, HUBS. SHAFTS and Ti.l ruies. The best and handsomest Wire Fence is j the BUCK-HORN. The LEADER PLOWS give good satis- j faction Sizes, one-horse, Nos. 20, 21,22, i $4.50. $5 00 and $5.50 J. H. HUMMINGS. j THE BALTIMORE CLUB j RYE WHISKEY; . ?AND? . I NORTH CAROLINA'S i I , BEST CORN | Cannot be equaled by any Whiskey offered to the trade in" town. REMEMBER HAFNER <Sc IIENDRIX is ilie only place in town you can get this Whiskey. Next door to D. R. Flenniken's. THE MANNING TIMES PUBLISHED BY ZEJ. L. JDJLttR, JZEb., , -ATMAAMJG, S. C. Only $1.50 per annum in advance. Cheap advertising medium. T. T. LUMPKIff'S Uoi? MD RYE WHISKIES have for years enjoyed an enviable reputa tion for tlieir fine flavor, their ripeness and their absolute purity. The large and constantly increasing demand is conclusivo proof "ihat the high standard of excellence is being maintained by him In every particular. June2-3m LESSONS IN TELEGRAPHY. MRS. S. K. 3IcD0XALD desires to form a class of young ladies and gentlemen as students of Telegraphy, either as a pastime or a profession. For terms, etc., apply at her residence. July23fxtf P THE HEAD*" tf"? LIGHT-BUNNING DOMESTIC! This <*ut >h?.ws the now style of woi d tt'mk the- ounpuny i.s now iniro^ diuin^. AI IT l.-T IC A L. V 1)EA U i 1FU L ? ' BUlfflfcl'IH ft V 1 .? ?_? ?? lii.Ul k .1 1 ".JT.Sk* la it.> in.?l.:.isit-:t! i.>triK-tu?n it has no rival. THE XKW UXE CF ATTACHnients ti at :!r?* now l><*inji placed with the 1m.>..L.--T.HJ air j.]>ecialtie$. Xo otlu i iiiu? i.ii.f I.as tlu in. These attachments aim the XEW WOOD WORK make the DOMESTIC more than ever without question, tae acKnowieagea standard of excellence. A.TY & BRO., Wiisusboro, S.C. 7. Address DOMESTIC SEWING MAlond, Va. MiySJ-ly FACTS. CHEAPEST STORE IN rN! THE LEAST MOSEY ! iplete, consisting of Ladies' Black >t of Dress Worsted ever brought to le latest colors. Also a splendid Ladies' Waterproof?cheap. These ook at them. Velveteens?Blue, , AND TOWEL LINEN Spreads, Lindseys, Canton Flannel, Jnbleached Homespun, Drillings, oop-skirts, Sec., &e. were picked out from among the , for durability, cannot be excelled. [ING GOODS IS COMPLETE.? HOES AND TRUNKS. >. Polite attention given to all. S SAMUELS. GENERAL Insurance Agency XnSURE your life in the EQUITABLE LIFE of New York, one of the strongest and most leliable Companies in the world. Try a SEMI-TONTINE POLICY, oon-forfeitable after three annual payments. Insure your Property against damage from fire and lightning. Policies written in reliable, prompt-pay* ing companies at the lowest rates allowed by Southeastern Tariff Association. J. C. CALDWELL, MaylOfxly Insurance Agent Fresh Groceries. FINE MAGNOLIA HAMS, at 12)$ cents. AUGUSTA MEAL, FINE FAMILY FLOUR. SUGARS, COFFEE, TEAFRESH OAT MEAL. FRESH LOBSTERS and SALMON. ddtcti r> 4 vv"FTt PV\ f!ITTiS ? FRESH CANNED TOMATOES. CRACKERS and CORN. McCAKUEY & CO. JCST ^ECEivm Kinney Bros' Cigarettes. The Fall Dress. . The Straight-Cat. The Sweet Capor&l. The "Half" Caporal. At F. W. HABEm'Hm AVER'S Ague Cure IS WAKBANTED to curs all cases of larial disease, roci as Ferer and Ague, Inter* mittent or Chill Ferer, Bemltteat Ferer, Dumb Agne, Bilious Ferer, sad Liver Com* tlfffT rillA trill AU VOC9 Vi. AOUIUV) WW ? ? , dealers are authorized, ty cor circular of July 1st, 1882, to reftxnd the numsyo Dr. J. C. Ayer &Co., Lowell, Mats. Sold hy all arcgglate. - ' THE ADMIRERS OF THE PRODUCT OF L W. HARPER, Distiller, Nelson County, Kentucky, are hereby informed that his Whiskey is not sold promiscuously over the country, but is placed only into the hands of one respectable dealer in each place, whose name is a guarantee that the Whiskev i? sold pure as it comes from the Distillery. T. T. LUMPKIN is the only authorized Agent for Winnsboro, S. C. June27 BRIDGE NOTICE. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the County Commissioners up to Monday, August 24, at 12 o'clock, for building a bridge over Dutchman's Creek, on the Longtown and Peay's Ferry road. Bids to be accompanied with the names of two good sureties. Plan and specifications of said bridge may be seen at the office of tt?o Plnrlr ??f Hto TV\ar<l nf Cnmntv fVvmniis. sioners. JAS. L. RICHMOND, Chairman Bd. Co. Com'rs. July23flx:> PAVILION HOTEL. CHARLESTON, S. C. E. T. GAILLASD. - - Proprietor. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS, OTIS' PASSENGER ELEVATOR, ELECTRIC BELLS, HEATED ROTUNDA. T? 1TPA S5 00 TO S3.00. Marl8xly