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r LOCAL INTELLIGENCE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, : : 1387. Terms of The News and IIeiiald.? Tri-weeldy edition, fourdoilan par annum, in advance. Weekly edition, two dollars per annum in advance; two dollars and fifty cents per annum, if not paid in advance. 7> * ?? A mTT>??Tcrv/i rlnl Is r AA1?.5 ruiv AVV v.v..M. per inch (solid minion) for the first insertion, and fifty cents per inch for each subse juent insertion. These rates apply to advertisements of every ciiaracter, and are payable strictly in advance. Obituaries j nd tribute of respect are charged for as advertisements. Marriage notices, and si:nple announcements of deaths, are published free, and are solicited. Liberal terms fi.r eontract advertisements. P ==- -- >c * Read This?Jno. P. Mat hews, Jr. J. L. Mimnangh & Co., Columbia, S. C. (Station?J. A. Hinnanf, Jiu'ge of ? Probate. Notice of Dissolution?McDonalds & Douglass. Assignee's Sale?(). "W. Buchanan, Assignee. Loch: Briers. ?We wish our patrons a happy New Year. ?Shakespeare niver billed his plays. Yet he buildcd better than he knew, Bill did. ?A one-armed man should be a good euchre player. He always has a lone hand. ?It is said that a large acreage of grain has been planted by the farmers this season. ?Our streets have been quite muddy for the past week, cwing to the very wet weather. ?Most any young man would cm brace religion?if it is contained in the r heart of a pretty girl. ?It is very unhealthy for a growing boy to smoke cigarettes?particularly if. bis father catches him at it. ?At a pigeon match on Christmas . day Mr. James Elder won the first! prize and Mr. J. B. Elliott second. ?Measles of a most violent tvpe is ! now ragiiigin the Feasterville section, j There ha$ been one or more deaths from this cause. ?The store formerly occupied by ! Messrs. J. L. Mimnaugh & Co., has been vacated by reason of the with- j a i V] n uictwai iv vviuuium. . ?An Act was passed in the Legis- | ^ lature* enlarging the boundaries of school district No. 17, of :1ns county, j and makin? two school districts thereof. ! ?We experienced another shock on Monday morning about three o'clock. The shock was preceded by a loud deto- i ^ nation as the firing of a cannon. The | motion seemed to be vertical. ? Most of onr college students who have been spending the Christmas hoi- ! idays at home, will leave to-day to ! resume their studies in the institutions j rcfiich thov are attending. >" ?Dr. John Boyd, our efficient j B School Commissioner, moved into1 town on Thursdav last. He willoccu-1 i py the residence oi' the Rev. J. M. | Todd for the present. Our people are ! always glad to welcome such citizens among ns ?Mr. R. P. Lumpkin, who has been merchanising next door to the storeroom of Mrs.- Henderson, has moved b to the store-room formerly occupied by Mr. J. Bachmau. He "will be glad to see his many friends at his new place of business. ,tr- '' t/v ?l?A We Call aUCiUIUII IW iuc i ment of Messrs. J. L. Mitnnaugh <te ' Co., of Columbia. This firm is well | known in Fairfield and have always had a reputation of being the leaders in their line of business. Their business has been concentrated in Columbia, and it will pay all to call upon them. ?Dr. R. B. nanahan, Jr., honse physician of the City Hospital Charleston, has had a. handsome testimonial i presented to him for faithful services on the night of the earthquake, 31st August. The testimonial is in the shape of an acorn with the sheil flat- ! tened, and is solid gold. We are glad j chronicle this concerniogtLis excellent J young man. We hope that he wili J ? tn achieve succcss in this pro- ! ^ fession. Assignment.?Mr. Louis Samuels, a dry goods merchant, made an assignment on Friday morning to O. W. Buchanan, Esq., for the benr-fit of his creditors. His liabilities are placed ^ at $7,000 and assets at $2,000. Off for Xorth Carolina.?Mr. W. B. Douglass left last week for Statesville, N. C., where he will make his future home. While we regret very much to lose such a citizen, wc wish him success in bis new home. New Uniforms.?The conductors on CrtntVi Pornlinft T)?vi?;ir?n of the IUU K/VUkU \/M* V14?.V. ?<...? .V .. - - ^ Richmond & Danville, have been sapplied with the regulation Piedmont Air Line conductors' suits. They are much handsomer than the old ones and make a pretty show. Married.?Mr. James L. Bryson and Miss Etnma Lauderdale were f united in matrimony at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church on "Wednesday evening last. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. T. Chalmers, iu the presence of a large crowd of fritnds. We wish them a ni?onarftno onr? fionnv ljfp pv/oyvivwc wwv? * H Ocb Thanks.?Mr. J. B. Douglass, jjjf^ - of Whitesville, Fla., knows how to do right thing at the right time. On Thursday evening we received a large box of the genuine Florida oranges, fresh from the land of flowers. He will accept our sincerest thanks for his kind remembrance, and our best t wishes tor his future prosperity in his adopted State. Appointments.?Governor Richardson ha3 made the following appointments for Fairfield county: Treasurer ^ - T "VT ?James y. JL>avis; Auditor ? x. j->. Withers: Jury Commissioner?J. H. Neil. These are the present incumbents of the above office?, and have always fulfilled their duties to the satisfaction of the people, and we are sure no better select'ons could have been made. The appointments will meet the hearty approval of the people of Fairfield. I Thk Bazaar.?The bazaar at the Col lose on Thursday evening was well attended and was a grand success. Every delicacy of the season could be had prepared in the daintiest style, and judging from the proceeds realized, those present appreciated the efforts of the ladies to supply the desires of the inner man. About twenty-five dollars was realized which will be applied to the amount due upon the piano, purthn f 'a! larrn | vua't?j> 11tv vviiv0v. Personal.?Mr. Jho. S. Reynolds, in company with his family, removed to Columbia on Wednesday last, where he will make his future home. Mr. I Reynolds has been a useful citizen of our town for the past ten years or more, and he has a host of friends who will regret to learn of his departure, lie will practice his profession in the capital citv in connection with the Columbia "Ready Print." We wi&h him success in his new field of labor. Masonic Installation.?The following officers were installed in WinnsI boro Lodge Xo. 11, A. F. M., on Mon I day night, December 27: G. B. McCants, \V. M. J. G. McCants, S. W. O. W. Buchanan, J. W. Louis Samuels, Treasurer. C. M. Chandler, Secretary. R. P. Lumpkin, S. I). H. Y. Milling, J. D. W. S. Rutland, Steward. J. H. Smith, Steward. P. Landecker, Tiler. Scarcity of Labor.?We learned from a gentleman on Saturday who had recently taken a trip to the' northwestern section of the county,! that laborers were scarcer in that section than thev have been for a number j I of years. It seems to be due to the ; ! fact that agents from the Western 1 i I States have beer, recently stirring np I the negroes, and pursnading them to; try their fortunes in the West. It is i said to be almost impossible to get any j laborers for wages. We hear that ' they are scarce in other sections of the county. Enjoyable Pounding.?On Thursday 23rd iust., the Rev. J. Howard j f'amAiitor moved into the new par- i soiiage of the Baptist Church. At 4 o'clock p. m. the ladies of the church : invaded the house and "pounded" the occupants?mercifully. Everything j templing to the Christmas epicure, j (from a bacon ham to a juicy turkey, i with the most delicate sweet meats of j the season) was to be found "dead" i on the field of honor after the fray, i Mr. Carpenter is spending more time ! at home than u-ual, and it is thought he is personally supervising the interment of the ''honored dead." The Christmas Trees.?The Mount Zioa Christmas true tof-.k place according to appointment. Three hundred and ten tickets were sold and as many presents were delivered. Aitnougn j the arrangements were hurriedly made, everything passed off very pleasantly. Mr. \V. 8. Sloan, of Columbia, kindly acted the part of Santa Claus in the absence of the regularly appointed gentleman, who could not be present. The Presbyterian Sunday-school Christmas tree was held on Tuesday night. The tree was a large holly and was beautifully decorated. All the children of ihe Sunday-school received a present. The children all enjoyed the entertainment hugely. It >vas a grand success in every way. Mr. R. M. Huey personated Santa Claus in an excellent manner. Personal.?Dr. \V. E. Aiken returned on Friday from a visit to his brother, the Hon. D. VVyatt Aiken, who has been in failing health for a year or more. He has many friends here who will be sorry to learn of his continued ill health. Miss Wreuie Heath, of Richbnrg. has been spending some time with Miss Sallie Crawiord in town. She, in company with Miss Crawford, left on Friday for Richburg. Capt. H. A. Gaillard, Clerk of the State Senate, .returned home on last j Weduesdav in fine health and jrood j spirits. He informs as that he was | worked pretty hard, but didn't mind it i mncb. His friends are <rlad to see him looking so well after a month's arduous work. "Wanted a Higher Word."?Tbere is something indescribably humorous in the manner of cerain people's use of the Queen's English. For example, a recent colored convert to Democracy in tne Historic uays 01 <o wuu ?i? "exhorter" at ;hat time, arose to address the club (colord) with "Mr. President and Gentlemen ot this "Acclesiastial" body." The speaker increased the tension of matters, when on being interrupted by the chair and informed that the meeting was not acclesiastical but political, by replying with perfect u nconscious humor, "Oh I knowed that word but I didn't want it. I wanted a higher word." As misrht be especled this gentleman has been heard from again. lie is now a full-fledged preacher, and at a recent marriage ceremony between two of his flock officiated with his usual eloquence. At the close of the ceremony he was the first to walk up to the groom and shake his hand heartily, exclaiming, "My son I "graduate" vou.,; To the Merchants.?We offer with this issue of the paper superior facilities to advertisers. "VVe are determined to extend the circulation of the paper, and we have indicated in this column to-day the method which we intend to pursue. We will commence at once to send the paper to five hundred people in the county, who have heretofore not read it. When these all subscribe or refuse to subscribe we will try others. Iu this way we intend that the News and Heraij> shall be read this year in every reading laniily in the county. In building np and strengthening the paper, we are anxitis to bnild up and extend the trade of the town, and to this we ask the co-operation of the merchants. Pat your prices down to the level of consistency with the stringency of the i times, and let the people know what you arc doing'. Not only the town but the whole county is intere:>ted in the prosperity of the countv-seat. The times are hard but there is no cause far despair. Let us make a long pull, a short pull and pull altogether. Read This.?Iii view of the hard times we reduce the subscription of the weekly News and Hkkald frum $2.00 to $1.50 per amain?. And we send this i?sue to many persons in the county who have not heretofore been subscriber. We will continue to send the paper for a. considerable length of time in the hope that yon one and all will subscribe. A county paper is a I sort of necessary institution, and ought to be read in every family in the count}*. All persons ought to know what is going on at home, and there are many important matters which can only be learned in the columns of tne county : apcr, however inefficient it may otherwise be as a distributor of public intelligence. We do not claim to compete with the metropolitan weeklies, but we do claim that we sometimes, and very frequently, publish matters of more importance to our readers tbgn anything to be found in such papers. Subscribe now and we will endeavor to'give you the value of yonr money. Those who have already subscribers for this year will get the advantage of this reduction in rates. Death of CoLS. H. Owens With much regret we chronicle the death of Col. S. II. Owens, a former citizen of Fairfield county, who died on the 13th December, in the seventyfourth year of his age. De moved from this eountv abont thirtv-five vears ago, and was a prominent citizen of F.orida, his adopted State. lie served in our State Legislature from 1S4G to 1848 in company with E. G. Palmer, J. R. Aiken and \V. W. Boyce, being at the head of the ticket in thu election. Since his removal to Florida he has been a member of the Senate from that State, and of several Conventions. Col. Owens was twice married, first to Miss Alice Heath, ot Richland, and in 1847 to Miss Mary A. Dantzler, a full sister of the lamented Col. Olin M. Dantzler, of Orangeburg. We clip the following from the Jack son vi lie Times-Union: A. dispatch was received in the city announcing the death of Col. S. H. Owens, of Alildwood, Marion count}', Florida, father of State-Attorney Albert. "VV. Owens, of this city. Col. Owens was an old and honored citizen of Marion county, where he h;>d spent a great part of his life, and died commanding the respect and confidence of his large circle of friends and acquaintances. District Attorney Owens, and in fact the entire family .of the deceased, have the svmpathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Two Ancient Receipts. Messrs. Editors: Frequent contrasts are made in the newspapers between the enjoyments of the people in 1886 and those of our ancestors of a century ago, to the disparagement of the lathnr thft followinc"- conv of a receipt i which I now hold in my hand will j show that there were times at which our ancestors enjoyed a reasonable amount what some people class among the good things of life: ' Rec'd of David Millen. one hundred and twenty-seven pounds, five shillings for sundry liquors expended at the funeral of Hugh Logan, deceased. John Sanders. "Dec. 31st, 1777." The following shows what was paid for an article simply of necessity: ' Rec'd January 2nd, 1778, of Mr. David Milling the sum of fifty pounds in lull for a coffin for Mr. Hugh Logan. "?50. Mungo Fixlaysox." The idea suggests itself that Mr. Logan mav have been a kinsman of the late Gen. John A. Logan's father, as they were both North of Ireland men. g. ii. m. ITEMS FBOMLOSGTO TFX. Messrs. Editors: An entertainment was given by the "Longtown Dramatic Club" at Mr. Cohen's store last Thursday evening, 23rd inst. A large au-1 dience witnessed the performance. Music from Piano?"Military Gallop" ?bv Mrs. McCormick and Miss Prov euce, opened the programme. "Why no one to love/' was sung by Mrs. Wiles, Jones and Messrs, Jones. "German Waltz" by Mrs. Wiles. The curtain went up and opened to the audience an act entitled "Hayden." The naughty girls soliloquy, her exacting guardian, her romantic George, whom she was forbidden to see, climbing up through windows to evade the vigilant eyes of the "Snap Dragon," elicited loud applause. Song, "Rain Drops," was charmingly rendered by Miss Leon a Blake, and "Gu<;ss Who!" by Miss IvaProvence. Tne roir.ance of the words,-the variation of the Music, and the beauty of the singer made "Guess Who!" chrp iVancore. Charade, "School-master Abroad," by school children, and soug, '-Eve" hir sr.lmnl children. Charade, "Mrs. Parliugton's Tea Pai"ty," was a trGe exposure of that old lady's sociable hnmor and house-keeping quality. "Lord Dundreary's Visit" was truly excellent and exhibit fine talent in the actors. Songs and music from piano by Mrs. McCormick, Miss Blake, Miss Provence and Mrs. "Wiles ended the entertainment. "Parting Whispers" is a sad, sweety song and could not fail to touch the heart. Miss Jane Wade, one of Longtown's eflScient school teachers, deserves the credit as the originator of the entertainment. ' N - * - * -H ? 171-J J If! <jn me ioiiowmg jc riuav njgut iui?? Wade and her school gave a Christmas tree entertainment free to ail, the pretty tree was loaded with numberless presents for children and grown tip people. Exercisos by Miss Wade's scholar's show the excellent training they had received at the hands of their teacher. On Saturday night Mrs. E. F. Harrison and her school a Christmas tree. The tree was dazzlingly pretty, showing what exquisite execution a lady's iionrl ic f??nflhlp r?f_ Thf? smilps of the little ones was sufficient proof that they knew Santa Claue was present. Sure enough "Old Santa" made his appearauce iookinv and teeiingpleasant about the good work of making the little ones happy, present after present came down uutil each little pocket was filled. Singing and recitations by the scoolars interested the audience until was announced, and cakes, candies, apples, raisins and others niceties went the rounds. The occasion was really enjoyable, enlivened by the magnetic influence of Mrs. Harrison. Their growing hearts will keep bright 4-Urk thon* hpIOVfifl utiox, VA ? teacher and the Christmas tree. w. R ?? LETTER FROM BUCKHEAD. Messrs. Editors: Our Legislature ? I has been some time in session and ; striking at many things, and yet by , many as well as by myself not at the ! most important issue that should be at stake, i. e., providing for the condition of the agricultural class of the people. It is looking at what shall be the taxation of the people, the appropriation of said taxes, schools and their support, but not a word about a plan to aid the totally destitute who oi-o tr\ i*5)icp anH nav those taxes. From my own knowledge, and from the statements of far more experienced planters in this region of the best circumstances, the prospects of the farmers are truly appalling. I do not mean simply the colored laborerswhite as well as colored. Or is this the only destitute region making it with small consequence to our Legislature? If not, snrely our Legislature forgot their constituents' welfare. What do we want with schools, canals, Legislatures or anything el&e when the people are starving, dying and dead. I saw the year of '45 and the condition of '46, and whereas I have not seen '87 yet, still I have seen '86 and the prospects of '87, for the field | laborers about here are far worse than they were in '46. Small grain crops were pretty good in '45 and very good in '46. y The fault of destitution' here is not ascribable to laborers more than the earthquake catastrophe in Charleston was to its citizens. The unusual severe winter destroyed the small crop of this year. The ex'raordiuary freshets destroyed the corn crops nearly entirely through all this region, and what little late corn there was was annihilated by dronght. The almost incessant rain?, night and day, so retarded the cotton work as to allow time for only a very short crop. Many liens are not paid, so of rents, and 110 grain in the country, and no money to buy if it were. Will our Legislature disregard this condition of our people? Say not to issue money is unconstitutional. The patriots of '76 issued money; it it did not prove good it answered" their pur pose. The Confederates did tiie same. The people will take the money. It will be relief. It will save emigration and starvation. What do the people care for tbe Constitution when dead? Relief from suffering is what is concerning them now, and will for an other year, with all the assistance tney i can get. Consecutive hard years have almost crushed out our best laborers? the negroes. When these people have left us our lauds will lie uncultivated. I am now nearly seventy, and I have seen the rage for white foreign labor and its results. It will be mach cheaper for South Carolina to retain her colered population. They look haggard row. They arc not only ragged (many wretchedly so), but starvation is staring them aud their little ones in the face. They worked well this year?nev.r better under the* most discouraging circumstances. 1 do not mean to exclude our white laborers, who are, too, iu the same category. It is Christmas! Not a gun is fired, not a cracker heard! All is gloom. My friend Capt. T. D. Feaster tells me he never saw such a Christmas. It seems a solemn gloom. But for < apt. Eeaster it does seem consternatiou would seize the people here. By his active exertions the country is fed. He is au uncommonly useful man, and were he lost to this community by death or otherwise it would be fatal to its interests. S. M. Simons. Buckhead, S. C., December 24. OBITUARY. Died in this county on November 2nd, 1886, the Rev. Harrison Liston, colored, in the one hundred and sixth year of his age. He was a member of the Baptist Church for seventy five years, and a minister of the gospel sixty-five. His life was an example to others for uprightness, and he died in the faith. D. Golden. OBITUARY. Fell asleep in Jesus at Buckhead, S. C., December 21,18S6, Thomas Lyles Feaster, only child of J. C. and S. L. Feaster, in the eighth year of his age. Though a great sufferer, he was almost idolized by his parents, and his death has left an " 1 - V ~ aching void tnai can never ue uncu. "Death hath made no breach In love and sympathy, hope and trust; No outward sound our ears can reach, But there's an inward, spiritual speech, That greets us still, tho' mortal tonsmes be dustIt bids us do the work they laid down. Take up the song where they broke off the strain; . ? So jonrneying till we reach the heavenly town, Where are laid up our treasures and crown? And our last loved ones will be found again." s. d. g. tribute of respect. Whereas, the Supreme Architect of the Universe has called from time to eternity our brother Past Master James H. Rion, and by the suddenness of the summons and the usefulness of the life so calmly closed, has reminded us that while it is called to day we must Work, and that when our hands shall find nothing to do we may seek for Refreshment; therefore, he it Eesolved, That in the death of our brother Past Master James K. Rion, Winnsboro Lodge, No. 11, A. F. M, has lost a woithy and zealous member, who adorned the principles of Masonry Jby the practice thereof, who, as a citizen, was a "common good," and while deserving all, and winning many civic honors, never sought the emoluments of office; who. as a soldier, drew his sword when Duty called, and sheathed it when Peace bade him win her victories; and who, as amsn and a Mason, "caused the widow's heart to sing for joy, delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help ! V>irv\ ** IXilii. Be it further resolved, That in all the walks ot life he walked worthy of his high Masonic calling, and that in the profession of the law to which he devoted 1 is time a id talents he reached that summit of excellence and knowledge whence he saw and fully realized that the seat of Law is the bosom of God and her voice the harmony of the Universe. Be it further resolved, That we tender to the family of our deceased brother our deep sympathy in their sad bereavement and commend them to His care, whose tender mercies are over ali His works. Be it further resolved, That this Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days and a page in our minute book be inscribed to his memory. Bait further resolved, That these Resolutions oe published in the Fairfield News and Herald and the Charleston Nevx and Courier, and that a copy of the same be sent to the family of our deceased brother. Henry N. Obeab, ) James G..McCants, > Committee. W. G. Jordan, ) How to Form Good Xew Tear's Resolutions. v No one who reads this need err wilfully If he will only recoiled that on Tuesday, Jan. 11,1887, the 200th Grand Drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery will take place, when $335,000 will be scattered in prizes. Any information can be bad on application to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans La. The enlarged plans of the distribution I will afford much gratification to many seekers after fortune. But do not iorget to apply before Jan. 11. * An Honest Man's World. - Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic is nifeting with unprecedented "sales, because it does what the manufacturers claim for it. Westmorelands Bros., bole Proprietors, Greenville, S. CV Greenville, S. C. Mess. Westmoreland Bros : I have for years been a sufferer from weak stomach? -lack of power to digest food?and consequently gen?-ral debility. I had tiied all helps that eminent physicians ano all the malaria medicu could suggest, and found little or no relief. Your Calisaya Tonic was recommended to me by a friend who had used it, wqo had been suffering like myself. I tried it, and by the use of three or four bottles found I was much stronger, could eat and sleep and do hard work as I never did before. It is now more than a year that I have enjoyed uninterrupted good health, and by the occasional use of your Tonic I have enjoyed a degree of health that I have not enjoyed fnp fiPK- tronrc anrl T have now eot to the tbree score lam very desirous that others suffering as I have done should know the great value of your Tonic, and therefore make this statement that it should induce them to try it. Gratefully yours, J. B. SHEKMAJS", General Mechanic. An End to Bone Scraping. Edward Shephard, of llarrisburg, 111., says: "Having received so much benefit I from Electric ^Bitters, I feel it my duty to j let suffering humanity know it. Have had ; a running sore on my leg for eight years; my doctors told me I would have to" have j the bone scraped or leg amputated. I used instead, three bottles of Electic: Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica j Salve, and my leg is now sound and weli." i Electric Bitters are sold at fiity cents a j bottle and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at; twenty-five cents per box by McMaster, ! Brice & Ketchin. * j ? ilucklen's Arnica Salvo. - TerBest Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt ttheam, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped it-?i" /"'Miklrtl*,? ' %Ai?ne t/1 nil >iL*in xiauus, y^uiiuitmia, vumo, <* *v? ?... u?> Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 26 cents per oox. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin READ THIS! J "VT ECESSITY forces me to abandon the j JA credit business at once. From tin's ' date my terms must be positively cash, as ; 1 cannot do business without money. Far-: ties indebted to me must malce some satis- j factory arrangements with me auout their balances, as I am not able to give any : longer indulgence. JNO. P. MATTHEWS, Jr. Janlf2x2 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION, j IlHE law copartnership heretofore exist- j ing under the firm-name of McDON- j ALDS & DOUGLA&S, is this day dissolved j by the "withdrawal of the junior member, j Mr. W. L. McDonald. The senior members of the said firm will i continue to practice law on the civil side of the Court, under the firm-name of McDUXALD & DOUGLASS. J. ?. lUCUUiM ALiU, i chas. a. douglals, w. l. Mcdonald. i Jan4xflm ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE. "VTOTICE is hereby given to all con- | JLl cerned that Louis Samuels, lately a ; merchant of Winnsboro, has made an assignment to me for the benefit of his creditors. A meeting of the creditors is hereby called to be held at my office, No. 7 Lav? Kange, on Saturday the 8th day of January. All parties indebted to the said Samuels will make payment at once to the undersigned. All parties having claims . against the said Samuels will present theni "properly attested. O. W. BUCHANAN, Janlfxtd Assignee. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. By J. A. HINNANT, Esq., Probate Judge: WHEREAS, H. A. STEVENSON hath made suit to me to grant him letters of administration of the estate and effects of John Stevenson, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said John Stevenson, deceased tliat they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Fairfield Court House, S. C., on the 18th day of January, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 3rd day of "* * ?^ t ooo jannaiy, Anno uvuiim looo. Published on the 4t,h day of January, } 1887, in The News axd Herald J. A. HINN ANT, Jan4flxl " Judge of Probate. TAX NOTICE. THE OFFICE OF 'THE COUNTY Auditor of Fairfield County will be open from January 1,1887, to February 20,1887, for the purpose of receiving returns of Personal Property for taxation for the fis-| cal year commencing November 1,1886. All personal property, moneys and credits of every kind whatsoever, owaed and held on January 1,1887, must be returned uuder oath- All purchases or transfers of real estate must be noted. All male per sous between the ages of 21 ana w years, except those physically disabled, are liable to Foil Tax, and must report accordingly. For the purpose of receiving said returns, the Auditor or his deputy will be at the following places on the days specified: JB^relTCKuff's Store), Monday, January 10. Jenkinsville (Swygert's Store), Tuesday, January 11. M ontic ello, TTr^r c >day, January 12. Buckhead. "'! arsday, January 13. Feastervlhc (.Waiting's Store), Friday, January 11. White Oak, Monday, January 17. "Woodward, Tuesday, January 18. Gladden's Grove, Wednesday, January 19. Durham's, Thursday, January 20. Ridgeway, Monday, January 24. Bear Creek, Tuesday, January 23. BIythewood, "Wednesday, Janury 26. I O-i ^town (Cohen's Store), Thursday, January 27. The balance of time in Winnsboro. I. X. WITHERS, A. F. C\ Dec9fxlm 0nBBHflHmflBB9BVKaEBBBEK9HHBK2K& a tv* rT7T) t*tct7t? q V JC/J\ X ikJL^JLVv^ can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of advertising in American papers by addressing Geo. P. Rowell & Co., Newspaper Advertising Bureau, lO Spruce St., New York, ^end lOcts. for lOO-Page Pamphlet. TO STOVE-BUYERS EVERYWHERE. 4 FLAT TOP S15 No. 7 Cook Stove for A $10; oven, 15x17: weight, 220 pounds. A Flat Top $22 Na. 8 Cook Stove for $15: oven. 17x18; -weight, 280 pounds?including Vessels and Pipe. "Warranted to give perfect satisfaction. J. D. RATTERREE, No3t2 ^Chester, S. C. lo Gains By It? I I I APPEAL TO TBTE STRONGEST sentiment you know in asking to try ! my tailor-made suits and my low prices". ! It's to your own interest. You will be gainers "by it in the satisfaction of Jong wear and" the secyrity of my guarantee. It's beyond the ability of an expert in. cloth to know what is in it oy looKing at it. Only one of long experience in the work knows x*ow to ferrit out whether tho clothing is carefully made. You may be a jud^e or may not. I take both risks from your shoulders. It's the fairest bargain I know?to make you sure of the quality and the work; tell you plainly what sort it is, and make you feel safe in trading here. Can you fare as well as that anywhere? Could I do it if I did not have confidence in the manufacturers that make these tailor-made garments? You shoot wide of the mark and miss getting the best for your money if you buy without seeing my beautiful stock of clothing, and what it sells at. TO THE MOTHERS. Do not neglcctthis opportunity. I have received a quantity of knee pants suits, from four years to eleven years, ana tney i will go at a price that will astonish you; at first you will have hard work to keep from buying them. I will not name the price here, but prefer you should call and see these suits and "learn the price. This is the best opportunity you will have this season to secure a bargain for a mere trifle. No such bargains ever offered in this city before. These suits are well made and cut in the latest style. Now, don't wait until the last moment and expect to get your choice. If you do you will miss it, l'or these suits will go with a rush. When you are here ask to see the DEG-REMONT and DEAN Suits, the latest novelties in boys' suite. MATS. You will find the latest styles. The YEOMAN and theDlTNLAP BLOCK are aaxona the novelties in this line. Ju&t received a line of silk hats?Broadway style. I am the agent for the celebrated Duulap Silk and Stiff Hats. KlfftES. This lino of eoods must bo. seen to be appreciated. All the leading styles of fine gents' shoes can be found here. The , Waukenpliast and Broadway lasts are the favorites. Call and see this magnificent stock of Clothing, Gents' Furnishing | Goods, etc., before you purchase else-1 where. You will save time and money by j trading heiw tiespcctfullr, M. L. KJQTARD, COLUMBIA. S. C. ; CHRISTMAS C-OUDS. A New Supply of Fancy Goods J Suitable for Christmas and i Bridal Presents. i | Such as SILK PLUSH WORK-BOXES, I: SILK PLUSH DRESSING- OASES, |1 SILK PLUSH HANDI SATCHELS. !' also, PINK, WHITE AND AMBERNIA WATER SETS. FANCY FINGER BOWLS, TUMBLERS, ' ETC. JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT THE DK li (jr STOKJb U* W. E. AIKEN. ENTERPRISE IEA! CHOPPERS, For Chopping Sausage Meat, Mince Meat, Hamburg Steak, Beef Tea, Hash, Hogshead Cheese, Tripe, Codfish, Chicken Salad, pulverizing Crackers; mashing Po-' tatoes, etc. Enterprise Coffee Mills, Wood Pulp Water Pails, warrantrd not to swell or shrink, and will not taint water or milk. Victor Flour Seives, Clothes Hampers, Fire Dogs, Tonss and Shovels, and many other novelties for the convenience of housekeeping. STOYES. Cheap and good Stoves. Repairs for stoves on hand or obtained at short notice. Fire Backs, ? 1.00 to $1.25; Grates, Si.00 to $1 25, etc. Another lot of Corn Poppers. A 3-string Velvet Hurl Broom for 25e. Spokes, Rims* Hubs, Poles, Shafts, Xeck Yokes, Etc. J. H CUMMIN GS. ^RESTAURANT. At ray Restaarant you will find choice Oysters, Fish, Best of Beef, etc. Served at all hours of the day. Very respectfully, F, W. MABESfCHTT. | j FRESH ARRIVALS -FORCHRISTMAS! . i . i GET YOUK SUPPLIES EARLY. I I . 1 Mince Meat, Apple Butter, Pineapple, Cheese and Maccaroni. Raisins by the pound, quarter and half boxes. Citron, Currants, Figs and Dates. Fire Crackers, Self-Raising Buckwheat, Oatmeal, Meal Farina, Flonr and Rice. Lard, Bacon, Meal, Sugars, Coffee and Teas. Fish in every style, Apples, Oranges, Bananas, "Cocoanuts and Lemons. ! One Case of Cranberrtes, with good many other goods, which will be sold at j the lowest prices for cash at S. S. WOLFE'S. NEWS AGENCY. N'OW is thrt time, to subscribe to Newspapers, Magazines, etc. Subscription received at the Postoffice at Publishers' rates. DecS} xlm DUBOSE EGLESTOX. CLOSING OUT SALE. umm covEBim On and after this date we will offer our entire stock of Ladies' New Markets, Russian Circulars, Short Wraps, Jackets, etc., You will find an elegant lot of these goods at Uaheard of Ptiees. We are now offering bargains in all lines. mm s. blisists. Call and examine our stock of BLANKETS. Thcv are to be CLOSED OUT. and it will pay to call and price them. MASTER. BRICE & KETCHIN. GROESCHEL & CO.'S OSEA.T (lUlHIlilll ?. WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, TOBACCO j AND RESTAURANT ON ON E 1 SIDE, DRY <>OODS, GROCERIES, CROCKERTWARE, SHOES, BOOTS AND HATS ON THE OTHER. I Ol'R IIESTAIBAST Is in first-class order, where you will find PRESS OYSTERS Every day aud AIEALS AT ALL HOURS. The people will do well by COMING TO SEE US, As we guarantee satisfaction and polite attention on tne "ary us wen <to uu w*. "wet" side. GKOESCHEL & CO. EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE. A LL persons having demands agains jTjl the estate of Col. James H. Rion, deceased, will render them in, properly attested, without delay, to Henry N. Obear, Attorney, or to the undersigned. MARY C. RIOX. Dec21fx3w Executrix. WANTED. WE are always prepared to pay the highest cash prices for cattle of all kinds. The stock may be delivered to us at the Bulow place, near Ridge way, or we will take <?harge of them at any place indicated. Milch Cows kept cohstantlyon hand, and will be sold, or exchanged for beef cattle. T, W. BOYLE BRO., JulySJ-xGm Ridgeway, S. C NOTICE. Parties indebted toGroeschel & Co. should not miss To settle their bills upon their list; And if you fail the Snerilf will assist To take" your name from off their list; . ^ ?Jll Ana next yem ^uu wm uc wuow. Bv order of " LORD HIGH EXECUTIONER Xov2 HEISOI'S HOTEL, COLIUBIA, S. C. 1ST XEAR TO BUSIXESS PART OK CITY. E3F" Hot and Cold Baths free to guests Situation quiet. The only First-Class Hotel in Columbia run at $1.50 per Day W. M. 3TELS03T, i *TT> PffOPUIPTfVT! v itilalk xva-ljur JL. **VA FOR SALE OR RENT! -THEBAR ROOM NOW OCCUPIED BY B. SUGEXHEIMER, together with tbe fixtures. Best stand in town. Good run of custom, ALSO, To Rent, the Store Building, Lot hl<3 Sfciblos 01? Congress street, formerly owned by John II. Catbcart. Apply to B SUGENHEDIER Dec9f sWanl | PIANOS-ORGANS The demand for the improved Mas on & IIaxttn Piaxos is now so lars^e that a second addition to the -> TVv ri/\t Tonrirp nnA laisVUi y una uwuujc w Mv?*vn quarter as much tuning as Pianos on the prevailing vrrest-pin system. Consult Catalogue, free. 100 Siyles of Obgaxs, f22 to $000. For Cash, Easy Payments, or Rented. } Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano Co., NEW YORK ; BOSTON ; CHICAGO. ' p?^ j A Newspaper supporting the Principles of ;i Ut'iiocratic Administration, Published In the City of New York. WTT .'.TAIT T^AT??TTTi,.T1\rF!'R. Editor and Proprietor. t ! Daily, Sunday, and Weekly Edition*. : THE WEEKLY STAR, I A Sixteen-page Newspaper, issued every Wednesday. A clean, pure, bright and interesting FAMILY PAPER. It contains the latest news, down to the hour of goins to press: Agricultural Market, Fashion, Household, PoIiticaJ, Financial and Commercial, Poetical, Humorous and Editorial Departments, all r.nder the direction of trained , journalists of the highest ability. Its sixteen pages will bo found crowded with good things from beginning to end. | Original stones by distinguished American j foreign writers of fiction. THE DAILY STAR, The Daily Star contains all the news of the day in an attractive form. Its special correspondence by cable from London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Dublin is a commendable feature. At Washington, Albany, and other news centcrs, the ablest correspondents, specially retained by the The Sta:;, furnish the latest news by telegraph. jirA rr?snmflSfl<Kl_ The Financial and Market Eeviews are unusually full and complete. Special terms and extraordinary inducements to apents and canvassers. Send for circulars. TERMS OF THE WEEKLY STAR to Scbscuibeks. fuse of postage in the United States and Canada, outside the limits or New York City: Per year $1 25 I Clubs of Ten 30 00 Club3 of Fifteen (and one extra to organizer).. 15 00 TERMS OF THE DAILY STAR to SVSr scmee2s: - vj*j TVf>rv tiny for one vear (includingSunday)....$7 00 ^ Daily, without Sunday, one yearT 6 00 ' Every day. sis months 350 Daily, without Sunday, six months S 00 Address, THE STAR, 26 and 2S North "William St., New York* ^,Z33a"SX3XTC3rTO?r SWMIEFSSi liy Being fully aware of the m interest the ladies aso B I PAX* ||/ i^yl] leaking in KensinztonWortt, 11 |\*iV 11 'i f A1111^ have prepared a Com. _ ft\Vw \\\y ?///? /'IIIJpletaOatfltconttinioga* ?\\y ' 'A /JJMP?r?M*Urf SUnpUff pat. 2kvi j\\V r/*-, vJi'-?ni? on best gurenmient jJfcjSv} CJ V1//S1)0:1(1 pwclsrat Paper, aS gSS3 I ff*\\ \ | / /?|\ MMH different. including- Sprays gSS ( 51 I / I S)/ | Egaof Golden Rod. Pansiee. III V5/ I fPffiWild Roses. Fo^et-se &&&\\ SA Cg^jBflnors. lnaiieyxawucnw. i egsa I \ S \ e?K Outlines of Boy, Girl, Busts, B^UrT ' ? lei) ^ Spiders. Stories, Scallops fa? i 11\V^7f.y^g3 Skirts. Crazy Stitch PaiSsjs\\y Jill \\*50 2S3 tems.Crystal Etch:ngs,Eo?tes.^Pond LUi?, Tulips, -- ,r sizefrom i 1-3 in. to 7 in- , ches.also 1 iioxBlue Stamping Powder.l Box Wklto Stamping Powder, 1 Patent reversiblePon?et. and full and complete directions for Kensington Stamping aad embroidery, Kensington Painting, Lustre, Metallic KlitMc and Irridescent Painting, Colors used and mixing of Calocs, Ribbon Embroidery, Cnenille and Arasene Work, Correct Colors of all the dine rent flowers. Description of every stitch used in embrciJcry.&c., making a complete OutSt tkat cannot be bought retail for less than >4 -in. To imtrodocs FARM AND HOUSEHOLD. the large, 33 page IllastMA Mazarine devoted to the interests of the Country Hose and Household, we will send one of these Outfits eoroplaae t.-ec and po*tj>nl<j, to any lady who -will send ?&?. fbr ' 3 rr. ?. subscription to the Magazine. Five fbr $z. Moatf cl.?rlul.'y refunded if not more than satisfactory. AddreM FASM AND HOUSEHOLD. Box 48. Hartford, Cona op g 1]^ TH w ib^itit.tr itight CHSLD IS TEETHING, Are yoa awakened with the piteous cries of the little one,"who is so gradually wasting away by the drainage upon its system from the ejects of teething. nrfeiTWTiee lUT AltT I ' X?L?i I^UOiXIXjUO Wearied from the labors of the day. on going home finds that he cannot have the desired and necessary rest, for the little darhng is still suffering, and slowly and pitifully wasting away by the drainage cpon its system from the effects of teething. If Le would think to use Sr. ?125223' EUCZ&2E22? CC22IAL, the Great Southern Remedv, loss of 6leep / and bowel complaints would be unknown in that 1 home. It w:il euro Diarrhoea. Dysentery, and all J Barrel Disorders. For sale by all Druggists. 50c. . a bottle. J WALTER A. TAYLOR. Atlanta, Ga. #BIGC% ^ CORDIAL. FOR THE imi ? mm a, Dr. Bikers' Huckleberry Cor? dial is the grer.t Southern remedy for curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery, tramp* Colic and all bowel affections, and restonng the little one suffering such a drainage upon the system from the effects of teething. For sale by all druggist*, at 50c? a bottle. Send 2c. stamp to "Walter A. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga., for Riadle Book. TaylorN Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein will cure Coiisrhs, Croup and Consumption. Price, 25c. and "Si a bottle. P? norma: :r < | QQRDpl.. \ S A SUTSsa? P ' - * 0 A a!| irnrrj"-.. H ac.? :d ':. \ ' . ?j It is aceopisiv.- - J ; >? a offensive to . g Promptly * ... r. zc,c ^theStor ; nnTMT agents U y Jb Shb wanted FOR THE BACK-WOODSMEN. | Tbc most captivating narrative of early border life ever writ. . i ten. A Bonanza for Old Agents and splendid Starter for ~ * *?t? to tc books oer day. We I want an Agent in every town. Send tor terms and circulars free. . The Wi E? DIBBLE PUB CO- Cincinnati, Q? ! A or WTO either *ex* we hate the newest, best, ; AGL^TS?t?-IUn*?rUfl?ouUn^plUlr^Ir^4,^oc<. . ! ->xM Tor after *oI<1. EMPIRE BAVrgCO.. 381 Cml S>t? ?.I. ; COLEMAN "COLLEGE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. j *Ior.> positions for uraduaics than all otherScnools eomMrwl. La rarest Soutbom patronage. Life Scholar. | vritc&rc^^PAMS> X .