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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. WEDNESDAY, JUNK -i3, : : : : : ISSf. Terms ok The News and IIekald.? Tri-weekly edition, four dollars per annum, in advance. Weekly edition, two dollars per annum in advance; two dollars and :if*v cents per annum, if not paid in ad vance. Kates koh Advertising.?One dollar per inch (solid minion) for the first insertion, and fifty cents per inch for each subsequent insertion. These rates apply to advertisements of every character, and are payable strictly in advance. Obituaries :.nd tributes of "respect are charged for as advertisements. Marriage notices, and announcements of deaths, are pubii.-lied five, and are solicited. Liberal terms contract advertisements. ?r - \?Jvert Silver and Gold?J. M. Deaty & Bro. Poor Male's Friend?"\V. J. Herron, State Agent. i ??ail lirleffc. ?The "Poor Mule's Friend" is en- j dy all who see it. ?The Queen CotFee Pot is all the rage for the past few days. * ?Col. James II. Rion left on Satur- ; day for Washington on professional business. ?Owing to an unusual amount of communications, the local items will be short in this issue. ?The "Poor Mule's Friend" is the ! only Sweep in the world with a land-; ?The past few days has been ex j ceedingly warm, and our fanners arc smiling at the grand opportunity for j killing grass. ?Call at the Winnsboro Hotel and i examine samples of Talman & Co.'s j work in enlarging photographs. * ?Judge Fraser and Solicitor Mc- j Donald left on Saturday for Lancaster. The Court of Sessions for that county , opened on Monday. There will be ' only one murder case for trial at this term of the Court. ?Buy a "Poor Mule's Friend", and j thereby protect your mule and clean j your crops. * j -We arc pleased to see on our j \tr Willinm Kderinyton. of! Lyles's Ford, who is spending a few days with friends in town. He is one of the oldest citizens of our county, bat is remarkably well preserved. ?Ti;e Iiev. J. T. Chalmers left on Saturday for Columbia, where lie preached on Sunday the annual sermon j before the Young Men's Christian ' Association, of the South Carolina! College. This Association is one of! the largest in the State. ? Ladies' and Misses' White Jersey Jackets and Assorted Colors of Em- j broiderccl Scarfs. Patent Reversible Wire Bustles, Sun Hats and other v s just received. And don't forgot the best Family Sewing Machine on the market at J. O. Boag's. * ?Mr. C. J. Campbell, formerly k cashier of the First National Bank of j| Montgomery, but at present a National iiank examiner, paid our bank a visit on Tuesday. The business of the Bank was focind to be conducted in a business manner, and his examination was, we presume, perfectly satisfactory-. ?Now is the time to get a fine picture enlarged. Call and leave your orders with Mr. J. I. Green at the Winnsboro Hotel. * Personal.?We are pleased to learn that the Rev. D. E. Jordan, the pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this place, has received from his Alma Mater, Hampden Sydney College, the degree of Doctor of Divinity. "\Ye extend to the "Doctor*' our congratulations upon this well-deserved honor. New Advertisement.?Don't fail to read the new advertisement of Beatv & Bro. which appears in another column. See the cut of his celebrated j shirt, "The Gold" jvhich stands as the I leader. Also call and see his cele-1 brated F. C. collars and cuffs which j are worn by all gentleman desiring a 1 handsome cuff and a perfect fitting! collar. ?Any kind of photographs enlarged bv the well-known house of Talman j I & Co., of New York. Mr. J. I. Green, I their representative, is stopping at the j "Winnsboro Hotel for a few days and j will be pleased to have your orders. * j Death of Mrs. I. H. Means.?Mrs. | Alice H. Means, wife of Capt. Isaac H. Means, died at her home in the county on Thursday last. She had been in bad health for some time, but there were no alarming symptoms until a very short time before the end came. Mrs. Means was a sister of ex-Governar Hagood, and a native of Barnwell county. She had here a j wide circle 01 warm menus who i heartily sympathize with her family in the bereavement they have sustained. Meeting of Executive Committee. ?"We are authorized by the chairman of the Executive Committee of the | Democratic party of Fairfield, Major | T. W. Woodward, that there will be a meeting of the committee in Winnsboro on Saturday, 26 th inst. The object of the meeting is to organize the i barty for the coming campaign, and to | fix a date for holding the County Con_ vention. Other business of importance will corae up for consideration, and it therefore important that all members of the committee should be present. | Personal.?Messrs. S. W. Melton \nd "YV. JEI. Lvles, of the Columbia bar, ere in attendance on the Court of ornmon Pleas last week. Mr. D. R. Flenniken paid our town lying visit on Friday. His many ids in this place are aiways glad - T_ y mm. ?y'c learn that Mr. TV. H. Flenniken nas accepted a vacancy in the store of Messrs. J. F. McMaster & Co., which i was occasioned by the retirement of Mr. A. S. Gaillard. We wish him I access. ?Without beautiful hair 110 woman is beautifui. Is your hair falling off or faded? The loss is vital. Parker's Hair Balsam will preserve your hair and give bacK its gloss and youthful color. Clean, elegant, > perfect. Prevents dandruff. " - Thk Pkkss Association.?The State Press Association of South Carolina, will meet at Spartanburg, on the lotli of next month. A jjraml time i; anticipated, and all drivers of the quill \ should be present. Our good brethrer I of that city says, "let us make it a full : gathering, meet and mingle togethci : in that fraternal spirit which ha? 1 always heretofore characterized oiu ; meetings. We feel assured that oui ; young and zealous new President will | rival his distinguished predecessor in ! his earnest efforts to make his first mrt ?-?/* f * ry Ct O nri O f\ fniimnhnril a,li 11 uui u? uiiu c* : success. Let us aid him by oui presence, one and all." ?Try a "Poor Mule's Friend." Yon will use no other sweep. Pricc $1. * President Cleveland's Wedding. ?The Graphic News, of Cincinnati, of June 12th, was quite extensively devoted to the President's recent wedding. The illustrations, all especially interesting because of their originality; included the representation of the ani.am^nv \fitc l?v\l lattl njlfl 1 !f> 1* tt1 f) 111 01" k/v/ivaivjij? j A ..v. ?.v.? v. out riding, the President receiving congratulations, the cottage at Deer Park, where the honeymoon was spent, the car in which the bridal trip was made, and many other pictorial features of this leading event of the decade. Accompanying the issue of June ID will be a magnificent colored supplement of "Fabiola," a reproduction ot a famous painting. The souvenir will be a beautiful work of art. Fkank Leslie's Sunday Magazine. ?The July number of Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine opens with an article by the lie v. Frederick Pcmber 0:1 "The Charterhouse, Loudon: Its Hospital and Public School," with a number of quaint and curious illustrations, including a portrait of Sir Thomas Sutton, the founder. Five more beautiful illustrations of Luray Cave, in Page county, Va., arc given descriptions. Mr. Thomas Powell contributes a musical reminiscence of Carl Maria Von Weber in London; and Mrs. Angelina E. Alexander makes "A Plea tor Girls" in her usual forcibilitv and pleasant manner. The author of ''Dilet lante Days" takes her readers through Cologne, up the Rhine and lands them in Maine. The Rev. Geo. "\V. Nichols begins a newseries of "Letters from Waldegrave Cottage," dealing with some reminiscences of the late Civil War in Xc. 1 Dr. Talmage's sermon is on "The Newspaper Press as an Ally of the Pulpit"; and in the Editorial Department he discusses several topics of tiinelv interest. The serial stories? .. Cl,? WA?? ? \.x, T rP " X uu it uiv, u\ u. jl . Meade; "Paulina," by the Rev. A. C. Haverstick; and "The Tapestry Room" by Mrs. Molesworth?are continued; and there are many si Drt sketches and poems and a number of full-page beautiful engraving. This number is the first of the twentieth volume, and this is a good time to subscribe for the Magazine. Important IIailroad Meeting.? We are requested by Mr. N. C. Robertson, chairman, to call a meeting of all citizens interested in the development of our resources, and in the proposed new railroad, to meet in the VUUl l XLUUSC Ull .UUUUli) fciiC VIUL vinjr. Also to request all townships which have not yet held railroad meetings to hold them before that date, and report to the meeting on the 5th. At no time within the past quarter of a century, has such an opportunity been offered to the people of Fairfield for developing her resources, and add;ng to her wealh and material prosperity. By a proper and united effort we believe we can build the road, butifwesit idly by and let other towus around us take it from us, we will be completely nemea m, 011 me one siae oy ^oiuiubia and on the other by Chester, and our people completely at their mercy. It will then be too late to profit even by a realization of what we had lost. Now, if ever, is the time to make a grand effort to improve our county, and add thousands to its taxable property. We hope there will be a full attendance on the oth. Those who are opposed to the road should comc out and let their views be known. Agitation is wholesnrnn j>ml vre feel sure that 110 harm cau be done, even though we fail to accomplish advthing. THE COURT OF SESSION'S. The Court met at the appointed hour on Tuesday morning, and took up the case of the State vs. T. T. Lumpkin, charged with assault and battery of a high an aggravated nature. Col. Rion represented the defendant. The juryreturned a verdict of "Not Guilty." The next and last case for trial was that of the State vs. Frederick Hopkins for maliciously wounding a hog. Messrs. Ragsdale & Ragsdale appeared for the defense. Verdict,?"Guilty." This concluded the business of the Court ot Sessions. The case of Sandy iiobertson, tor rape, having oeen continued, as he was only brought to jail on Saturday last and his counsel had not had sufficient opportunity fo*preparation of the defence. The Court of Commons Pleas was then opened and the remainder of the day spent in sounding the dockets and other business of like nature. The first case taken up on Wednesday morning was that of J. R. Boyles, as Guardian, vs. Cynthia "VVootan and M. E. Stones and Others. Messrs. McDonalds & Douglass for Plaintiff, and Col. Rion for Defendants. His Honor reserved his decision. On Thursday the case of Daniel Hall, Jr.,vs. T. W. "Woodward was taken up. Mess.Ragsdale & Rags dale for Plaintiff, Col. llion for defense. This was an action brought by the Plaintiff who was the assignee of a claim against the defendant fo contribution on a oflAnrifv r>Afo Iii 13G0 Daniel Hall, Sr., and the defendant were sureties on a note which was paid by Daniel Hall, Sr., a few years ago and his claim for contribution assigned to Daniel Hall, Jr. His Honoi '.eld that the plaintiff was not entitled to recover, as the original note was barred by the Statute of Limita :! tion, it havjnggonc out of datein 18*0, i and the right of the defendant to coni | tribution ceased at the same date. ? The next case taken up "was Leila I >r 1 Ar?,.? 1 \tr,Mnv nlnin I JIUUIU\ llUU Jiai Y A 4U*/kyivj 7 i tiff?,iv>-. Winnie Davis and Others. 1 Messrs. McDonalds & Douglass for * j i>laiiitifis, Col. Riou for defence. This > was an action to partition :i certain tract of land between the heirs of John " j Moblev, deceased, and to which the 1 : defendants claimed a fee simple title. i j His Honor reserved his decision. ?One furrow with the "Poor Male's .; Friend" is equal to two farrows with I the ordinary sweep. I Closing Kxercises of the Rev. W. Rich* I I I arclsoji's School. Quite a large crowd composed of J both color.-, attended the closing exer| i cises of the Missionary School at the j coloird Presbyterian Church on . "Wednesday night. I The exercises of the evening were ' under the charge of Mrs. Fister am? : I were of a most varied character. 1! About fifty pupils ranging from young ; children to persons of mature age 1 j took part in the performances. The exorcises consisted of songs, I colloquies and recitations. The sing1 ing of course was good. S;mie of (he 1 colloquies were very amusing. "The : Model class", "What Comes From a j Loose Tongue", "The Consequences of ; a Postmistress Heading a Postal Card" '! and "The May Queen" by the youngest : boys and iiirls wore admirably perf 1 Tl? "''"linno j I01I1ICU. Jl lie II'UUIIIWIIS ?T ?. ! onghly committed to memory and i well delivered. The valedictory was i appropriate and well spoken. On the [whole the entert dnnient was very ! interesting- and of a high order. The | pupils evinced the highest driil and i showed that they had made no mean i intellectual advancement. i At the close of the exercise* Mr. | Richardson and Mrs. Fister were each ; presented with a pair of silver napkin rings. j Mr. Richardson then sf-tlcii the ! Presbyterian IJoard of Missions for I Freedinen had yiven notice that the j Fairfield Institute was to be changed j to a parochial school, and tlie fluids heretofore expended here would be : appropriated to more needy parts of j the field. He also said that his connection with the school would now i cease, and that ere another sun would j seihe would be on his way North. Mr. Richardson came to Winnsboro ! seventeen years ago. During all this i time he has zealously devoted himself i ! to the cause of education. He has ! made a profession ol teaching and it seems from the manifest interest he i lias taken in all education aflairs, the J sacrifices he has made in order to ! extend the boundaries of knowledge; ] that he has been actuated by pure j motives and by a broad sympathy for I the well fare of humanity. ?Six "Poor Mules' Frieud" for $2. J Ask your dealer for them. If he can] not supply you, address | \V. J. Hereon, | * State Agent. A Chance for 1'armer Tillman. 3fe$$rs. Editors: "Within a radius of three miles from a certain house in Chester county there arc thirty white men, each of whom cultivates a oneharse farm and walks daily between the plow handles. This makes about an average of one white plowman to j each square mile in the above space. J If Farmer Tillman will devise some plan by which the above condition can be produced throughout every part of South Carolina his memory will indeed deserve to be embalmed as a patriot i and benefactor of his people, for an ; era of prosperity will thereby immc! diately dawn in our impoverished j State. si. ITEMS I'llOM JiLYTHEWOOD. ! Times are somewhat gloomy in this ! section. There has been so much rain | that the farmers are badly behind. | Miss Maggie Kennedy, who has been i spending some weeks with friends in ! Columbia, has returned. The young ladies and gentlemen of Blvthewood expect to have a dancing school at an early day. (?) But we judge not until the weather becomcs some cooler. Mr. J. Allen Turkett, president of j of the Farmers' Club at this place, ! has called a meeting ot the mem tiers to convene Saturday, July 3rd, to elect delegates to attend the conr.tv . ; convention. Mrs. M. E. Price had the misfortuue | to lose a valuable horse a few days ! siace. Mr. B. B. Jones has bought the j stock of merchandise belonging to j Mr. H. A. Brown. Mr. B. expects to j go into the business again at an early j date. I The Blvtheweod Societv Club held i their regular meeting Friday night, ! and all enjoyed the light fantastic hop | until a late hour. We are informed that the Rev. A. Coke Smith, presiding elder of this district, has been elected Professor of Wofford College. "We do not like to have to give up the services of this eminent divine. The Rev. Mr. Smith has accomplished much good in our midst since his election to the eldership. The congregation tbatbad assembled at Asbury church were very much disappointed at the non-appearance of Mr. Sotne. The Rev. J. K. McCain has changed his hour for service at Pine Grove, from four o'clock in the afternoou, till eleven in the morning. Mr. J. "VV. Brown, one of the largest farmers in this section, believes that his prospects for a cotton crop are better than have been for several years, although for a while he entertained j grave fears, that "Geirl Green" might I confisiicate his crops. The rumor is afloat that Mr. J. Allen ^ I Turkett -will be in the coming camj paign for County Commissioner. Your humble correspondent was | hurrying to s:et in the race for County I / Vrv.miccin"nor 1-mf Tin-fVwtnnotnr ( VVllIUliCiTXVilVi J k/ut UllAVi fcUWMUViJ V* fortunately, I will not say which, the ! nominations closed before he could get his horse at full speed. x. THE RAILROAD OUESTIOX. Messrs. Editors: What has become ' of the railroad! I see nothing said - i | about it tiirougn tuc columns ui iuu i paper. Arc its advocates growing j lukewarm and indifferent about it, or have they some valid reason for not pushing the matter. I hope the latter is the ease. It is Fairfield's golden moment, and it will not do to set still and let it slip by uuimprcvcd. We need a general shaking up on the subject; we are too easily diverted from I the right track. If there is anything | in it let it be known and herald the | news to every corner. If there is I HCHUing 111 It U1U UgUdllUll Ul It vuu v^v j no harm. We need money, and I be| litre there is money in the enterprise j ?not only indirectly but directly. : Take the grading alone and there is thousands in it. I am told that it will cost to grade it not less than six thousand dollars per mile, and with a stretch of forty miles it will bring into the county the snug little sum of two j hundred and forty thousand dollars, J io say uuimug ui lunuouiug ties and the laying of the iron and a thousand and one of other little things, swelling up a huge pile of money. Who gets this money ? I say the laborer gets it. "Who else can get it if it j costs that omount to grade it. The j laborers of Fairfield will get it and will spend it just where we want it? in the county. It's no wrought iron range affair by no means. No. In that enterprise all the money that was in it, save the actual living, left the county; 111 this only the actual living goes out, which is but a small part of the huge amount received into the county. And besides constructing this road we have at once in our possession a polished key that unlocks one of the grandest water powers in this broad land; and not only so, but I it unlocks a property that has cost the I taxyayers of the State at least a mil| lion dollars, and will place it in a | position that will enable the county to i ftkrt Kno rviiwl All f TClflt 1 UilClV Wllill 5I1U lilts UrilU uui) Miku ! compound interest. Why, I verily i believe that if Gould 01* some other j moneyed man of the North were to J make his appearance with a proposij lion like this?"I have a grand proj ject planned out th?t cost me one hunl droit and sixty thousand dollars. I { want the citizens of this town f.o sub1 scribe ten thousand dollars towards I it, to be paid in ten years. I will foot | the balance," we would find some who | 1 coir thof Tim 11 nr.t- .-In fn imnnsr* i } this tax upon the dear people. Now ! what is this railroad project but a i proposition similar in every detail. LAND-OWNER. ITEMS I'JtOJr RIDGE WA Y. The Close of the School- Term?Pleasant Social Gatherings?Other Matters. The examination of the Ridgeway I High School was completed on Thurs! day, the lGth inst., with credit to the ! pupils and satisfaction to the principal. I On the following Friday the pupils ? ? ir?i ? j witn ineir young leacner, iuiss xv?lc Davis, and many guests from the sister towns of Doko, Winnsboro and Camden, assembled at Valencia, the residence of Mr. E. G. Palmer and his sister Miss Kate Palmer. Mr. Palmer threw open his house and placed it and the grounds at the disposal of the principal and her scholars. Immediately the younger persons gave themselves up to strolling over the grounds and the older to the pleasure of viewing the picturesque landscape of the epitomised Swiss scenery?the valley of Dutchman's Creek on the near left with hill and dale rolling up successfully in front to the high hills of "Wateree and the scope of vision reaching beyond the river. When the meridian sun was in the length, baskets were brought out and in a short time'a most bountiful, tempting and recherche repast was spread. This was enjoyed to the fullest, and afterwards those who did not feel disposed to dance, again resorted to the shades of the trees and the younger to examine the well 139 feet deep, and listening to the reverberating- sounds caused by pebbles cast in from the top. The little ones went to the brook at the foot of the hill and merrily, joyously dabbled in the sunny water. Those who remained soon improvised music and participated in the graceful dance. In the afternoon vehicles were brought up and after a most enjoyable day?pronounced by all to be a success ?the grounds were vacated. The pleasures of the day were wound up at the residence of Mr. J. A. Desportes, where Miss Fannie, one of the pupils, gave a soiree. Dancing and enjoyment were continued until Friday was reckoned one of the delightful days of the past. On Saturday many of the pupils called 011 their teacher to bid an affec-1 tionate farewell and utter regrets at the separation, while others met her at the cars which she was to take for Columbia where she will spend a portion of the vacation. In a few weeks the flourishing school i of Mount Hope will close its long and successful term with a picnic. Ridgeway has had a series of happy gatherings in the last week or two. Miss Workman, a fair representative of lively Camden's beautifui daughters, has been on a visit to relatives. The Rev. Mr. Wilson, former pastor of Aimwell, with his sister is on a visit to Mr. A. F. Ruff. Miss Cummings, from Winnsboro, is also visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Desportes recently paid a short visit to friends here. Dr. Fraser, of the State Board of Health, paid a professional visit to this place, and from the data here collected he is prepared to pronounce Ridgeway one of the healthiest towns in the State. There have been but four deaths in the town?none from malarial causes. Ridgeway is the highest point on the railroad between Columbia and Rock Hill. St. Stephen's church had its usual good sermon from its rector on Sunday, and the eueharist was administered to the congregation. At night a good sermon was preached bv the Rev. tiT?i_ _ i' il. r? x _ur. \Yiison, oi me rresDyienan church, to the Methodist congregation, and the sacrament was administered by its pastor, the Rev. Mr. Melton. Many buildings in lown are being rejuvenated, and the paint-brush has been "pushed ahead and kept a-moving." The exterior of the Masonic hall has been thoroughly painted. Mr. I.C. Thomas has given the front and the interior of his store a new paint decoration. Major Thomas's office has received a nice paint finish. Messrs. A. F. Ruff & Co. and Mr. Wray are making free use of the brush on their respective stores. Others are making preparations. So the brush will be kept a-moving for some time to come. Mr. S. F. Cooper, the Messrs. Wilson, and Messrs. A. F. Ruff & Co. have placed an awning up in front of their stores?much to the convenience of pedest.ians and customers. The iate continuous rains have made our farmers backward with their crops, I but with commendable energy they are ! vigorously battling when the sun shines, not to make hay, but to kill ! grass. Nil dcsperandurn is their < | motto, and a week or two of good J I weather will put them all right. Cot- ? ton is small, corn is promising-, spring oats good. Wheat is only tolerable. Grass plentiful. coup d' essai. . j THE WHITE OAK ACADEMY. f The closing exercises of this flour- t I ishing school took place on the 17th and 18th inst. On Thursday the pupils j were asked about the discoveries they c had made in the boundless domain of ? Queen Education, and all acquitted t themselves admirably. 1 On Friday the annual picnic was 7i held in Mr. J. M. Galloway's beautiful grove. Owing to the lamentable condition of the growing crops, the _ attendance was smaller than usual. J the principal feature of the day's exercises was the anniversary oration, J which was delivered by Mr. J. K. j Henry, one of the most successful and s promising attorneys of the Chester t] bar. Mr. Henry, after making a few i exceedingly affpropriate remarks on j; education in general, announced that I he had selected as his subject, "Our ? Common School System". The gist ^ -? v_i. \ Ul Wnut iiu sum 15 aa juiiuwo* iinn common sense for the judge and the audience for the jury he would pro- t ceed to put the system ou trial. It ? had violated the law and was worthy of death. The first count in the in- J dictment was that our system is a stereotype and a miserably poor one of the system in existence in that State so long the relentless rival and implacable foe of South Carolina. Long 7 ago the question had been asked: } "Can any good come out of Nazareth ?,? He would ask the same question about Massachusetts. The very j fact that our system came from a State cj that had sent us catsup made out of boot-heels, butter made out ot Jam, i honey made out of molasses, shoes l lia]f-solcd with paper, and, above all, s Irom a State that had elected "Beast" Butler, the "Arch-fiend" of politicians, for her Governor, was enough to condemn It. 2. It was saddled on us by a politi- g cai party having no interest in our s welfare. Everything that has come a down to us through a "Republican s channel should be eradicated. e " Tf ic fnci n<rr\pnsivf? nninsf. in ifs r " " vvv' ~_j_ ~ operation. Ten per cent, of all the ^ money collected for educational pur- { poses must be paid out to the public p school officers before the teachers gets s a cent. There are too many of these S officers. The school commissioners <, are mere figure-heads. What do thev *do? Simply visit the schools sign j teachers' papers and?draw their salaries. The trustees do all the work and get neither thanks nor pay for their labor and trouble. 4. It provides too much. It provides for a common school, a normal school, a reform school, a farmers' college, a university and?a Citidel Academy. r\ T(- tno/>lioo nnnalifv 6. It interferes with the relation between parent and child. It compels the child to go to school twenty-four months. ( 7. Our present system does not treat . the teacher with respect. It says the J teacher must be the foster parent of the pupil. This is unnatural. Moreover it requires the teacher to stand an examination when he enters the pedagogical arena, and after he has fought in it for three years, and, as every intelligent man knows, is better qualifed to teach than when he entered it, he is summoned to appear again before a modern Minas, Rhadamanthus, JEacus, and this tribunal of judges de cides whether he is a fool or not; and ivfandum! he only receives a pittance ot the public money. The above is a very imperfect sketch of Mr. Henry's excellent address. He held the individual attention of the audience for nearly an hour. The speaker wished it to be distinctly understand that he was not opposed to common schools. He simply wanted a better system than the one now in operation. The trustees tendered a vote of thanks to Mr. Henry for his able ad uiess. I As it was then one o'clock (a late dinner hour for a fanner), Owen Mere- 3 dith doubtless voiced the sentiments of those present when he said: "We may live without poetry, music and art; We may live without conscience, and live without heart: We may live without friends, we may live without books; But civilized man cannot live without cooks. He may live without books?what is knowledge but grieving? lie may live without hope?what is hope but deceiving? lie may live without love?what is love but repining"? But where is the man who can live without dining?" ( The dinner was excellent and abundant. The afternoon was spent in social intercourse. Thus the day passed pleasantly. piiilo. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world' for j Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Files, or 110 pay requirH. It is guaranteed ] to give perfo' i satisfaction, or money refunded. 1 'rice 25 cents per box. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. [ Excitement in Texas. ! Great excitement has been caused in the | vicinity of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable J ! recovery of Mr. J. E. Corley, who was so helpless he could not turn in bed, or raise ! his nead; everybody said he was dying of Consumption. A trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery was sent him. Finding relief, he bought a large bottle and a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills; by the time harl taVpn hvn hovps of nills and two _ bottles of the Discover}', he was well and j had gained in flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial Bottles of this Great Discovery for I Consumption free at McMaster, Brice & Ketcliin. * obituary. Departed this life 011 June 3, 1886, little <] Walter Eugene, youngest son of J. E. and Mattie B. Boyles, of congestion of the brain, aged seven months and fourteen days. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; May our last end be like his." * * * * POOR THE only Double-Edged, Double-.Pointed, Reversible Sweep in the world. ( One liundeed thousand dollars saved annually in blacksmith bills and mule power ] alone. Trv one and be convinced. Price ?1.00. " \V. J. HEREON. a Junel7fx2w State Agent, ic FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Please announce Peter I?iud asacanlidatc for County Commissioner. Peter was l first-rate foiager in war times, and lie night to make a good commissioner in 'piping times of peace". Many Fiuends. The many friends of Mr. J. G. IIERON, n the Monticeilo and Salem neighbor loods, take pleasure in nominating him or re-election to the office of County Comtiissioner for Fairfield County?subject to he action of the Democratic "primary. * wi /7.? a",,7,7 n.?m/>yvnfir XV C/C& r VIWO V/ JL ?t/ c/f '-?tv Party; The many friends of Mr. Jeff 'ettis respectfully nominate him for the iffice of County Commissioner to represent he northern and western portion of the bounty. Mr. Pettis is well qualified to fill he office, besides beins a disabled soldier, rhis nomination subject to the action of he Democratic primary?and we do now nocc that the nominations be closed. * Many Voters. SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of sundry executions to me directed, I will offer for sale on the FIRST MONDAY IN" JULY icxt, within the legal hour of sale, to the lighest bidder, for CASII, in the town of uageway, rairuem county, a. \j., at me tore-house II. Davis,"the followingiescribed j>r .. *y- to-wit: A ceneral stocK of merchandise, consistng of Drv Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, s'otions, Groceries, Canned Goods, Tolacco, Glassware, Tinware, Hardware, Iollowware, Two Show Cases, Two Pairs if Scales, and one Mosler it Bahman Iron iafe, etc. Levied upon as the property of Vylie J. Davis at the suit of P. II. Ilaltivanger and Others, against Wylie J. )avis. Sale to continue from day to day until he entire stock is disposed of. .1X0. D. McCARLEY, iheriff's Office, S. F. C. Winnsboro, S. C., une 14, 1S8U. JunelOtd SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of an execution to me directed, I will offer for sale before the /ourt House door in Winnsboro, S. C., on he FIRST MONDAY IN JULY lext, within the legal hours of sale, to the ligliest bidder for CASII, the followinglescribed property, to-wit: All the right, title and interest of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Kobcrtson in all that piece, larcel cr tract of land, lying, being and ituate in the County of Fairfield and tate of South Carolina, containing SEVEN AND EIGHT-TENTHS icres, more or less, oouimuu uu iuu mu tii ml east by laiuis formerly owned by V. R. Robertson, 011 the south by lands et apart on the 14th of May as a' hometeacl to the said Elizabeth C'. Robertson, mi west by the Camden road, and having uch shape and form as is contained in a ertain map of the premises made and ecordcd in Cook AF, pag? :>s0, of the egistration of mesne conveyance in the flice of the Register of Mesne Conveyance or said County. Levied upon as the iroperty of Elizabeth C. Robertson at the ait of Center & Stewart, against Mack tark and Elizabeth C. liobertson. J NO. D. McCARLEY. iheriff's Otlice, S. F. C. \\ miisooro, o. une 14, 1S80. JunelStcl* SPRING ! JLLdKJm VTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED OUR rv-r^ -r * r\TTfi nrvrro 5'1'UUJY UJF IjAJLUJCjOUrJCixixo AND CHILDREN'S I SPRING SHOES. WE DESIRE TO CALL "SPECIAL LTTENTION" TO T11IS DEPARTMENT, AND REQUEST AN INSPECTION BY THE public generally. ive iiave a splendjd;assortment of RESTS' HAND AXI> MACHIfffi-MAMS SHOES. VLL OF WHICH ARE GUARANTEED TO GIVE n'MTTT) 17 C A TTCr A PTTAXT C/iN JL lXVJL^ OA J. J.OJL xiJL . CALL I XD SEE OUR LADIES' BUTT OX KID GAITER, AT $2.25. IT CAN'T BE BEAT. OfASTER, BEICE & KETCHIN. THE SUBSCRIBER CAKES PLEASURE IX INFORMING TI1E CITIZENS OF WINNSBOEO That he is receiving one of the best asorted stock of Fancy and Staple Groceries n town. JUST RECEIVED, a few bushels of iVhite Peas. Also, \aisins, Currants, Citron, Prunes, Evaporated Apples, Sugars, Coffees, of different grades, Teas, Chocolate, Brorna and Cocoa, j'resh English Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Spiceo of all kinds and Extracts, imported Sardines in TTrt 11 V^uaitci clJlU JLJLtllJ JDVACS, banned Fruits and Vegetables, Peaches, Pears and Pineapples, )kra and Tomatoes, Corn and Peas, Flour from the cheapest to the finest, Ikleal, Grits, Laid. Bacon and Syrups, With good many other goods, all of which vill be sold at the lowest price for cash mly by S. S. WOLFE. I BIG Vi FOR THE XEXr ?WE HAVE DECII J HERE AT A SACRIFICE I IT INTO NOW IK YOU YV AJNT JL5AK SHOES, CLOTHING, H, TO VISIT OUR ES Respectfully, I J. L. MIMN. ! STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, | COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. ' Joseph Jennings!, Plaintiff, against Alexander B. Jennings, llattie C. Robinson, Hester A. Price, Charles B. .Jennings, Willie Jennings, Cornwell Jennings, j John 31. Jennings, .Jennie (j. Jennings, | James C. Allen, Minnie E. Allen, Ilattie I Allen, Claude Allen ami E. P. Allen, ! Defendants.?Copy Summons. For lielief.?Complaint not Served. i To the Defendants Above-named: YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to answer the complaint in this j action, which is filed in the office of I the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | for the said County, and to serve a copv of ! your answer on the subscribers at their office, No. 2, Law Range, Winnsboro, i South Carolina, within twenty days after j the service of this summons on you, exclusive of the day of such service. If I you fail to answer the complaint within ! the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will api ply to the Court for the relief demanded i in me roiupiuim. Dated March 'Si, A. D. 18S<>. RAGSDALE & RAGSDALE, Plaintiff's Attorneys. To the defendants Alexander B. Jennings, Ilattie C. Robinson, .James C. Allen, Minnie E. Allen, Ilattie Allen, Claude Allen and E. P. Allen: TAKE notice that the Summons in this : action, of winch the foregoing is :i copy, ! and the Complaint were filed in the office I of the Clerk of the Court of Common i Pleas at Winnsboro, in Fairfield Couni tv. in the .State of South Carolina, 011 the i 2*5rd day <>f March, A. D. 1SSG. RAGSDALE & RAGSDALE, Apl2Sx(Jt Plaintiff's Attorneys. ~~ ??~ KIM COfli. i WE HAVE A FEW GOOD | MILCH COWS, | WHICH WE WILL SELL OR EXCHANGE FOR | BEEF CATTLE. PERSONS WISHING TO BUY OR EXCHANGE WILL CALL EARLY AT OUR STABLE IN WINNSBORO, S. C. A WTT T TPAPn Xr SAY : [1 S PR INGfAXXO UXCE3IE XT j Of my large assortment of Spring and Summer Stock of Clothing for men, youths and boys. This is the best assorted stock of Clothing you will find anywhere in the State. Having purchased from the leading and most reliable manufactures of the country, enables me to show the most ?.???!*;? c-f*-1 ne /Incirmc I CUIlipiCIC lliuruc ill cc > ivro, uv.cin?^ m patterns and lirst class in workmanship that has ever been shown bofore. These garments are placed on the counters and ready for your critical inspection. The variety of these garments are so great that I will only attempt to give you an idea of a few leading articles. The One-Button Cutaway will be the leader in cutaway frock suits. They are made from imported Corkscrew, Whipcord, Cheviot and Broadwail in all the prevailing shades; while | the Sacks are cut square, and round corn! ers are made of the same goods as the ; above Cutaways, including fancy patterns ; in Worsted and Cassimeres. My Ilat stock is filled with choice novel| ties in the light weight. Stiff Hats in I Pearl, Granite, Mixtures, Brown and ! Black. See my Pearl Cassimere Beavers at 53.50, made in the latest spring shapes. Gents' Furnishing Goeds and Shoe Department are complete with all the novelties of the season. When in the city call and look through this eminent stock. It will be a pleasure to show you through, whether you purchase or not. Respectfully, M. L. KCsAJRD, COLUMBIA, S. C. j aeBaBBBBunrannnnn I ADVERTISERS can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of j advertising in American papers by addressing! I Geo. P. Rowell & Co., Newspaper Advertising Bureau, lO Spruce St, New York. Send JOcts. for 100-Page Pamphlet. | TO THE PUBLIC. I RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE public that I have taken the store next south of that of MeCarley & Co., and will there conduct a FIRST CLASS BAR, t i i 1 Mlttll KCL'P ILUUU UUl ^';uu aiUViWO, m.iAKK I ask a share of the public patronage. F. BOLDT. Marl3fxtf lLXJES! C SIXTY DAYS )ED TO OFFER? iTOCK l\t order to convert CASlH. .GAINS IN DRY GOODS, ATS, &c., DON'T FAIL TABLISHMENT. AUGH & CO. 1886 -SW-1886 P. Laadeoksr & Bro. 1ST WE HAVE RECEIVED OUR Stock of new y Spiig and Smv GOODS, and rcoues. an inspection by our customers and the trade generally, both in and out of Town. We have a fine assortment of STX'alicos at o cents. STDress Goods from 8 cents up. *3?~Black and Colored Satins. KTVelvct Brocades in different colorings. WHITE GOODS. HCiiaVC 1-NjJlA L.AvViNO AI JPIVJS CENTS per yard. STCLOTIIIXG, ^"Furnishing Goods and i2T*IIats, for men and boys. ?3?"We are agents for the COimEST.lL SHIRTS, THE BEST AXD CIIEAPEST SHIKTS -4=s now made. Respectfully, P. LAXDECKER & BKO. THE NORMAN PEECHEKON STALLION "MAJOR" May l>c found as follows, until further notice: Winnsboro, March 29-31. Blackstock, April 1-3. Bell's Bridge April 5-10. Wirm?hnm A nril 19?1.1 Blackstock, April 15-17. Bell's Bridge, April 19-24. Winnsboro, Ar>ril 2G-28. Blackstock, A ril 29, 30, May 1. Bell's Bridge, May 3-8. Winnsboro, May 10-12. Blackstock, May 13-15. Bell's Bridge, May 17-22. Winnsboro, May 24-26. Blackstock, May 27-29. Other appointments will be announced hereafter. "Major is a beautiful red bay, black mane and tail, nine years oltij a good walker, and works well in harness. He was bred and raised by E. Dillon & Co., Bloomington, Ills.; was sireuby celebrated St. Laurent, a horse whose reputation and ro/?Arrl OC o ora Tw ^ v*. cw (i uittuti. aig uvu wj those of any draft stallion on the Continent. St. Laurent is also the largest, heoviest-boned and most powerful Norman horse ever imported to the United States. Notwithstanding Major's immense size he possesses mrny line points seldom, found in so large a horse?such broad, flat legs, massive quarters, wonderful shoulders rising weli on the wethers, elegant arched neck, a fine head well set on, large, expressive eyes, for which his colts are all noted. Terms?Twenty dollars insurance, or fifteen dollars season. Mares from a distance will be pastured on reasonable terms. H. IL ADAMS, Mar23fx3m Winnsboro, S. C. C. BART & CO: CHARLESTON, S. C., The Largest Importers of Mr- -WJ M T In the South, offer for sale a well selected stock of Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Cocoanuts, Lemons, Nuts, Dried Figs, Raisins, Potatoes, Cabbages, Onions, Peanuts, and eveiy thing else that a first-class Wholesale Fruit House should have. KT Country orders filled with dispatch NovllOSECT POWBJER. INSECT POWDER IN 20c. BOTTLES. INSECT POWDER IN BULK 5c. PER OUNCE. BED BUG POWDER IN LIQUID at 25c. ALSO, Royal Glue or Cement, for mending Wood, Glass, Crockery, Furniture, &c., and which holds with wonderful tenacity. Price 10c. and 25c. For Sale bv W. E. AIKEX. W1NNSB0K0 HOTEL. rpnE UNDERSIGNED TAKES PLEASi in informing the people of Fairfield Countv and the traveling public that he V?oo Ir/in /-?) .o -rrrck r\f WTWSiUOPn HOTEL, and is"now prepared to receive both permanent and transient boarders. The building has just been repainted and put in first-rate condition throughout The table will be supplied with the best -? that the local and neighboring markets afford, and no pains will be spared to insure the comfort of guests. A Sample lioom is provided, conveniently arranged for the use of Commercial Travelers. TERMS REASONABLE. A share of the nublic oatronace is rp spectfully solicited. A, F. GOODING, Proprietor Sep6fxtf