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r?T*" ?? ?7 / Tll/'IT TVTI'! T T/ir-WT JuUvAJj Ii>I 1'Aj I. lUJiiN\jh. U'j?i>XE5I>AY, AUGUST 24, : : : 1SS7- I Terms ok The News and Uei:ai.:>.? | Tri-weekly edition, three dollars $?cr an7cum, in advance. Weekly edition, one j dollar and fifty cents per annum, r: ad-; vanee. p kates yon advertising.?une uonarj ?er inch (solid minion) for the first inser lion, and lifty cents per inch for eaeh sub- j se ;uent insertion- These rates ai?i>:y to j advertisements of every character, and are ] nay:.LI strictly in advance, t;Mt:'..-.ri(-s and ti .but *s o'f resj.':ct are charged U v as advertisements. Marriage notices, and nnnouMvim-nt:; of deaibs, ar=- j-nb"<l free, and a:vsolicited. Liberal term* ?".>! contract advertisements. > < iv AtIver?:s<MMt*?T.> Kemeinber?Q. I). Williford ?.vc Co. j Sale and Feeu Stables?A. Y>7ilHford. " Land for Sale?Joseph K, Alston, i Columbia, S. C. ' : llrjers. ?Trade in town last Saturday was quite dull. "V?? T--?(Vif r?/?ovf 1 Act" ft liHfi ?? j milk cow on Sanday. ?Tear down the pig1 pens, and thus j prevent typhoid fever. r ?This is the season for pulling fod\ der and sowing turnip seed. ?A debt-paying religion is one of the urgent needs of these times. ?The damp hot weather has been j quite productive of mosquitoes. ?August this year has five Mondays.,: p- five Tuesdays and five "Wednesdays. ?Everybody says the uplanil corn j generally, is "as good as the land will j bring." ?\YjL hcxL^j2L?i3#t*i3ges and rumors j ^fc^-oT marriages which will take placej ^ next month. L ?Mr. It. T. Matthews is making j r some improvements on his residence on College street. ?Ladies are smartly given to going JvtrA libido:] fhis hot weather, as fflOVCS j are so easily soiled. ?The prohibition question is just receiving considerable attention from t!ie citizens of Chester county. ?Owing to the rain no game was j played on Friday last between the i Iiidgeway club and our sluggers. ?A large acreage in sorghum cane j in our county this year, I *?%w i'? ? ancl greatly helped out the shortage of - corn. ?filackstcek was downed by the Columbia base bail club in both of the j games played in the capital city last; week. ?Tne villainous mosquitoes are now making outrageous encroach- j ments on the sleeping hours of the j town. ?Lord Macaulay: said: "Advcrtis- j ing is to business what steam is to I machinery, the grand propelling! power." ?An Austin dispatch says: "The j ^ late election was a "Waterloo lor the | HR prohibitionists." It looks more like a : whiskeyloo. K ?There is quite a supply of batter, j eggs and chickens on this market just: T*vw; all at more reasonably prices ! than formerly. ?"\Y*e are glad to note that ilr. | tx w r"r.ort*fr>r<l whn has been ill for i W? T ? v*w?f ! <r the past ten days or two weeks, is able ! to be out again. ?All filth and fever-breeding pests j should be at once removed from the : premises. In pursuance of this, down with the hog-pen. ?Dr. Quattlebaum is having his; residence painted. This will add much to its appearance. Who will; follow his example? ?The cotton market took an upward tendoncy on Saturday last, and i closed about one-quarter of a cent higher than the day previous. ?The floors in the lower rooms of: the bank building have been laid. The . occupants of the store .ooms are anxious to place their ..ill stock in them. - -"What shall we drink anyhow?" j asks a Kentucky editor. Let him try j water for awhile; if it docs ncthingj % else it will astonish bis interior de- j partment. ?The street potato crop iu this i county is said to be in very fine con dilion. Now if persimmons and lo-1 custs arc plentiful, there will be aj happy time. ?Read the new advertisement of: Messrs. Q. D. Williford & Co. found! in another column. In it you will1 find what they propose to c!o in the : ^ near luture. ?We learned from a gentleman in j +.-\tcn r>n "\V/v1nr>cr]<Tv Ihat the COttOll I f " V-.* ,, m in the western section of the comity j was damaged somewhat by the wind | on Tuesday evening. ?The "Winnsboro association base ball clnb lias accepted a challenge; from the Albion clnb to play a series j of three games, the first to be played : at this place on the 2Gth inst ?We hear of a number of houses in I town for rent. Parties desiring to ! take advantage of the opportunities of j o ornn.'l shonld not fail to move I to our city and occupy them. ?Mr. A. Williford had the first bale j r of the season on the market Thursday. I It weighed olo pounds and was sold to Messrs. Miller Bros., of Columbia, j S. C., for eleven cents per pounds. 1 ?Mr. "Wright, a Mexican war veteran of our county, we learn has been placed 011 the United States pension Ust, and received bis first amount, from the government on Tuesday. r?r ? ?v u :u~u iuutuiui kv vuk townsman, Mr. B. G. Pratt, for a sample of his Prairie Queen Soap. He is the sole manufacturer of the article, which is highly recommended by all ^ who have tried it. ?We learn with regret that our i ^ esteemed fellow-citizen, Mr- 11. II. Jennings, will remove to Spartanburg about the first of October, to take 7 | charge of the boarding department of Wofforc! College. ?We are indebted to the Agricultural Department at "Washington fo>* a copy of the latest general report a? to > condition of crops throughout the country. The reports from most pt States are very encouraging. ?We learn from a private commu* nication that Mr. Wyatt Tropst is ft stiil suffering from the stroke of lightiring which he had the misfortune to receive in our office some weeks Hsro. f: ? lie is visiting friend? and relatives at Flat Rock, S. C. ?AVo would call the attention of our business rncn to the facj that Tiie Nj:ws .\xi? JIeijald circulates in every section of the county, and they would do well to let the people know through our advertising columns where to buy fall and winter goods. ?Mr. G. 13. Dunn informs us that something of a cyclone passed over Ivs place just south 01 town on Wednesday evening1. While no damage was done to his crop?, the wind was very severe, and in a radius of about filiv yards a score or more trees j were blown down. ?Henry Cnappe:i had the misfor- \ tune to lose a nice heifer on Saturday j uiirlit. It was '.he work of some enemy | as the guilty party came up to the rear of his house and shot the animal while in the pen. It occurred about haif-pa?i cloven o'clock. It is to be hoped that the guilty party will be detected and punished. ?Much to the gratification of our people, the railroad authorities have placed a local freight cn the C. C. & A. Railroad, v;iih passenger coach attached for the convenience of the traveling public. The train going north reaches here at S:33 a. in., and leaves -- -<-? -- ?-it. : ?j. 1.1 m ! al Jj.Oo; going souiu ai m os ;u x-.j-v j p. ill., and leaves at 12.30. ?During the storm on Tuesday j evening I lie telephone in the cilice of | Mr. Skinner was struck by lightning j and torn ali to pieces. It also struck J one of his instruments and fused the platinum points. Mr. Skinner had gone 5!iio :br> bulins waiting room for secur it/, and even there the shock was felt. He is not anxious to experience another such shock. ?A colored man employed on one of the freight trains of the C. C. <!c A. , Kail road, was knocked from the top of the train near Itidjjcway one clay last week, lie had his back turned to the engine, when the car upon which ho was standing passed under a bridge which knocked him oil. While he " - r-- * ' 4 r*?K + WHS puiilliuiv i9 At uvt liwiuuv the accident %vlll be attended with serious results. - John Green, the colored man who ; ^avc leg bail last year in a case pend- , ing at that time in the Court of Gen- , oral Ses?ious, was lodged in jail on Monday to serve a sentence of six months for selling whiskey without a license. As soon as this sentence has expired, there is a Gealed one in the j UliStULIV VI -v vi t ?? iiiVM will be published. It, is for an assault ; cf a high and aggravated nature. As soon as they beta expire it is presumed he will again take up ills duties , with the Court House ring. Dukk of JDuiiiiam Cigarettes.? For tvro weeks only I will sell the ccl ebratcd Duke of Durham Cigarettes at 1 3 packages for 10 cents. * F. W. IIauexiciit. A Lunatic.?A colored woman was !; up for examination on "Wednesday j morning to determine her sanity, j After a hearing she was sent to jail to j await the action of the County Corn- j missioners at their next meeting. It I: is safe to say that she will be sent to j : the lunatic asylum. We'll Have One, Too.?Quite a number of people of this town are ; owners of nice turnouts, and are disporting anu enjoying themselves in j driving around the town and its vari- j otis suburbs these dull afternoons.! That's all right; v;c like to see it; and j The Herald is going to have a horse j and buggy and dash around, too? j when back subscribers pay. Premium List.?We have before us , the premium list of the Chester Fair : Assotiation, for the Ninth Annual j Fair beginning October 25, and continuing four days. Liberal premiums are offered in all of the different departments. and the prospects for a successful occasion are most flattering. It will doubtless receive the hearty aid of our citizens, as v.-ell as that of the other three counties. sliootixg ox the streets.?For some months past there has been con- j siderable complaint at the reckless use I of firearms on onr streets at night. J Diligent watch by our policemen has ! tailed to detect any of the parties who i u=e them. "Would it not be well for | onr Council to devise some means to j prevent U1I5. It 15> *iui unrv uiiuuviug ; but very dangerous. AArc have 1101 remedy to suggest. Death.?'Wc regret to learn of the j death of Mr. John Pettigrew, son of i Mr. G. C. Fettigrew, which occurred : at the home of the latter on Sunday I last. The dcccascd had been sick for : - r\f Tr-rt/il-c* no r- f tt* " i h : U V^UUi/iU KsX \> WVAO ?S?.l>;u ?i ?.? w_ .yuv j malarial fever. lie hadjnst rcached j Ills majority, and vras one of the mo?l i promising young- men of that section. | liis remains were interred in Salem ; churcli-yaru on Monday. The family j have the sympathy of a host of friends j in their affliction. liOOF AXD CilDIXEYS Blown Dowx. j ?During the wind storm of "Wcdr.es-' = ; day evening, one side of the roof of; Mr. C. K. Ii abb's residence was blown : n!:\ nnrl li's rhimnpvs comnletelv de- 1 molished. His family ran a very narrow risk, and were fortunate in getting out of the way of falling brick and timbers. Mr. Habb was in town on Thursday looking after some workKen to begin repairs at once, as only : turo rooms in his large house are in a ! habitable condition. A Representative Abroad.?"We clip the following from the Saratoga Daily Register of the 17th inst.: The pleasant dining room of the Iluestis House was last evening traus?ntn hall-room. and a <rav party of forty ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a german, given by the house to its guests. Mr. T. W. Lauderdale, of South Carolina, and Miss Ileddon were the leaders. Music was furnished by a select orchestra. Cake, ices and punch were served for the refreshment of the dancers, and the brilliant company assembled to enjoy the occasion. Off for Xev.- York.?Mr. Q. D. ; "Williford, of the firm of Q. D. "Willi ford & Co., left on Tuesday for New York, in company -with Mr. J. L. Mimnaugb, of Columbia, to purchase his fall stock. Messrs. Mimnaugh and Willi ford have formed a combination to bring South to their establishments in our town and Columbia, one of the largest and prettiest stock of goods ever brought South, aud knowing their business qualifications, we arc sure that their customers will not be disappointed when they call at their places of business. Personal.?We clip the following from the Wayncsville, (X. C.) yews, of August 18th: We arc glad to see in our midst again our old friend Dr. J. D. Palmer, of llidgeway, S. C. The Doctor has many friends in this locality who like him not only for his skill as a physician, but fur that genuine warm liearteuness which casis its mimence alike over the sick and the healthful. We regret, however, to learn of the ill-health of Mrs. Palmer, and hope that her visit to the mountains may restore her to her wanted health and strength. Unclaimed Letters.?The following is a list ol' letters remaining in the PostofSce at Winnsboro, S.C., August* 22,.1387: 3Iiss Poirsilla Alston, Lizzie Brice, - ? - -,r.. .urs. militia ^uiciiiau, -ui". uiiiiiiui Crowder, ZMiss Sarah Dell, Mrs. Minnie Frazier, Mr. Samr.cl Gladnev, Mr. Allen Green, Rev. John S. Gnidwell, Chariot-c Kings, Mr. G. II Moss, Isaac White. Persons calling for any of the above Ieifers will please say they were advertised. DuBose Egleston, Postmaster. Land foe Sale.?In another column of our paper will be found an advertisement of ' valuable real estate. Joseph K. Alston, Esq., a former resident of our county, offers for sale his plantation of twenty-two hundred and forty-six acres on Broad River. This plantation is traversed by the S. & U. Railroad, and is only eight miles from Alston depot and one mile from Dawkins' station, and is one of the most valuable tracts of land in the county. - * '-j - i'nc tract nas oecn amueci iniu uve sub-division?, and Mr. Alston will sell either the whole tract to one purchaser or to several. Medal von a Gallant Soldier.? At the la?t session of ine Legislature the following resolutions were passed: Whereas on the 2d day of December, in the year 1S61, the following concurrent resolution was passed" by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, to wit: 1st. "Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this General Assembly are eminently due, and arc hereby tendered, to Brigadier General X. G. T-'trons <? o-nllnnt-. crm of finnth Carolina. t'jr the brilliant and decisive victory won by the brave troops under his command at Leesburg. 2d. "That the Governor be instructed to procure a gold medal with suitable device and cause the same to be presented in the name of the Stale of South Carolina, as a testimonial of the high appreciation by his native State of his gallant conduct and distinguished services upon that memorable occasion." llesolved, That the Govea-nor he atuuonzeu ami msu'uuiuu [nutun; and deliver a suitable medal, with the proper device and incsription, to the widow and children of the said Brigadier General Nathan George Evans, in accordance with the terms of the concurrent resolution heretofore passed and i eferred to in the preamble hereto. In accordance with the above Gov. Richardson hc.s selected the design submitted by Jas. Allen & Co., of Charleston. It will be of gold and about 2i inches in diameter, and will weigh about three ounces. On one side will be the ccat of arms of the State, and upon the other will be the following inscription: "Awarded by a concurrent resolution of the Legislature of-the State of South Carolina to Brigadier General Nathan George Evans for conspicuous gallantry at Leesburg, Va., 18G1.?' Personal.?Mr. F. II. McMaster returned on Tuesday after an absence of six weeks in New York, West Indies and other points of interest He went in company with Mr. Preston Haskell, of Columbia. The trip was given complimentary by the Clyde line of steamers. He expressed himself as highly pleased with his trip. The Misses Cathcart and Miss Bol linger, 01 UOiUIHUlU, wiiu li'ivt ua-.i spending some weeks in town with friends, returned to Columbia on Wednesday. Mr. John Alexander, proprietor of the Congaree Iron Works, was in town on Tuesday on business. Sheriff McCarley and wife returned on Wednesday evening aftnr a sojourn of several weeks in the mountains of North Carolina. As usual, his experience was rich. Mrs. W. II. Ivcrr and daughter left on Wednesday for a visit of some weeks 111 Atlanta. Miss Bessie Titman, of North Carolina, is visiting the family of Mr. -J. F. Matthews. Miss Ida Sngenheimer returned home 011 Sunday, after a few weeks ror.ren.tion in the mountains. Mrs. Mary C. Iiion and daughter, J Miss Hannah, returned home on Saturday, after an absence of six weeks at different watering places in this State and Xorth Carolina. Miss Kate Davis, of Columbia, is visiting her brother, Mr. Jas. Q. Davis. Miss Mary Green, who has been spending several weeks with friends Iii town, returncci to ner iiome in Sumter 011 Monday. We arc glad to see our friend Prof. P. M. Brice on our streets again. lie ; has been confined to the house, with I it.- *1,^ tUU f-VUUjJllUU Ul iV iOY Utt\J.UI IUC past three months. The Eev. J. Howard Carpenter left yesterday afternoon in response to a telegram from the Baptist Church of j Baracsville, Ga., where he will preach | to-night. AV'e don't know exactly j "what's in the air," but presume j Barnesville wants a pastor. The Bap\ tists of "Winnsboro are a very gen| erous sort of people, but we hardly j think that they will be willing to sup| ply the want of their Georgia breth1 reu. Mr. Carpenter is deservedly taaaanBnMMMnHiiaMHBBHiaiVK - popular with his congregation; he has accomplished some things in his work, both at this placc and at Ridgewav, that few people believed to be in the range of possible achievement. The people of "Winnsboro will regret to learn that Mr. Carpenter ma)- leave them in the not very distant future. TIIE 21 ID GETS VS. WIXJTSBOItO. Our sluggers had been training themselves to meet the Columbia Midgets on the diamond, notwitnstanding their defeat in the capital city several weeks ago, and it was with high hopes for a victory that they presented themselves at the College Park on Thursday afternoon. The north-bound train brought the Midgets, of Columbia, and a fine looking set of young fellows they were. Promptly at live o'clock the game was opened witb the sluggers at the bat. On the first inning- the locals chalkccl up four runs, and were never headed during the game. It was a pretty game aud the playing of Messrs. McGreggor, Clark and Hanaliau, of the fidgets, and Ivetchin, Ilanahan, E. W., and Withers, O., of the locals, was much complimented. Mr. David Dwight, of the locals, got in a home run at an opportune time, r j i ? *r> bringing in tbree runs ior ine jduiu boys. It was expected that another game would be played on Friday morning, but for some reason the visitors did not come to time. The following is the official score: WIXXSEORO. A.B. It. B.II. r.O. A. E. llanahan, N., p. G 3 2 111 Macfie, c C 0 3 G 3 8 Ivetchin, 3b G 1 0 3 1 0 Withers, F., r.f. G 4 2 0 1 0 Gerig, 1. f. G 4 1 1 1 0 Dwight, lb G 2 3 12 0 1 llanahan,E.,s.s. G 2 3 0 5 0 Creight, c. f. - - G 2 2 0 0 1 Withers. O., 2b. G 2 2 4 2 2 Total.. 54 20 18 27 14 13 MIDGETS. A B II. D.II. P.O. A. E. McGregor, c.. 5 I 2 7 12 Lowrancc, c. f.. 5 1 1 112 Campbell, "\V.3b. oil 022 Campbell, J., p. 4 0 1 1 y 1 Radcliffe, s. s... 5 0 0 1 4 1 Campbell, K. l.f. 4 0 1 10 2 Clark, 2b 4 2 1 3 4 3 Lamar, r. f. 4 1 1 0 1 0 IIanahan,It. lb.. 4 11 13 0 0 1 Total 40 C 9 27 1C 13 BY INNINGS. Winusboro 4 0 1 0 1 0 5 7 2?20 Midgets 2 0020011 0-6 Earned runs?Winnsboro 2. Two-base hits?Macfie and Withers, O. Home runs?Dwight. Total base hits?Winnsboro 23, Mid- J gctb 7. Left on bases?"Winnsboro 7, Midgets 7. Struck out?Bj* Ilanahan, N., 1, Campbell, J., 4. Passed balls?Macfle 7, McGreggor 2. Wild pitches?Campbell, J., 1. Bases on balls?By Hanaban, N., 5, Campbell, J., 7. Hit by pitcher?By Ilanahan, N., 1. Double plays?Lowaance and Ilanahan, R. Time of game?Two hours and forty-five minutes. Umpires? flanahan and Crawford. A CARD. Messrs. Editors: You will please allow me space in your valuable paper for the purpose of thanking my kind frieads and neighbors for their helping hands to me in my distress and need. Almighty God has seen fit in his alwise providence to send affliction, adversity and m'.sfcrtunc uuon us, but they in their feeling and compassion, as the good Samaritan of old, did send their hands, horses and plows to help me finish my crop. In two instances the owners of the stock came themselves, together with two of their hands and horses apiec^ They did me valuable service. Xftey were Messrs. IT. H. Tongue and G. B. Morgan. Messrs. G. B. Pearson and D. T. James each let me have a mule one day. Mr. Frank Andrews let me have two plows one day. Mr. J. Long one plow one day, and Mr. A. W. Lada gave me the use of a horse until I finished. Mr. T. J. lliohardson also has kindly helped me. I feel under many obligations to these gentlemen. Crops are generally good, but I think they have been injured by the aains and* high water. I have never seen finer corn grow than that of Mr. D. T. James, on Broad River. Miss T. B. Macon has the best cotton I have seen; she is one of our most energetic 1 - /-> **r\-t\ TTTOO TTArlrorl lUUlliS, iUIU UJt WV^/ IT t*0 entirely by her directions. Mr." W. J. Dawkins has been in very bad health for some time. Mr. T. Blair has a sick child. The health of the community so far as I know at this time, with these two exceptions, is very good. I hope these men will be blessed both spiritually and temporally. J. C. Morris. Dawkins, S. C., August 22nd, 1887. "MORIZIS CREJSJC' VS. "LIGHT." Messrs. Editors: I proceed to notice some other points in the article of "Light." And while I am willing to (a onnfpdp to liim all he can Drove, and while I have 110 desire or intention to show him the least injustice, yet I must remind him of two recognized principles in discussion, one is that a conclusion not proven by the premises from which it is supposed to be drawn can have 110 force as an argument. The other is that mere assertions, without proof, cannot effect a discussion in any way, for thcv may be made on both sides, leaving the question still in staluquo. The first point I shall notice is one in which "Light's" conclusion is certainly not proven by the premises, lie "quotes from "Morris Creek," ""We have 110 railroads running through our section, and don't want one unless it be built by private capital." "Light" says, "This means unequivocally that he ("Morris Creek") does not wish a railroad." It means unequivocally no such thing. It means that "Morris Creek" wishes a railroad under a certain condition. If "Morris Creek" did not wish a railroad why should he mention a condition? And why not simp]}- say we don't want one? But perhaps one of the greatest curiosities in "Light's" article is the second meaning he gives to this sentence; he says: "If "ilorris Creek" be patriotic it also means," etc. Now what the patriotism of "Morris Creek" has tc <9 | A'l AND ALL of my 7c. Lawns will be . DON'T pay 011c dollar for ai rt-r%rl -ie? 4-r\ "flvTH fill" UJ-LU. bUUlU 10 tv/ OVil VXA^CVJ/^A. C-a-MWAA ?i*( Hendrix tell. The first and only a Hendrix for what you buy, tilings 2 YOU can save fifty cents on c of you is just come and examine m "Winnsboro, I mil pay you for the do with the meaning of this sentencs I am at a loss to conceive. According to "Light" u "Morris Creek" is patri-! otic, it means one thing, but if he is not, it means another thing! A construction of English hitherto unknown j to philologists. JThen again he quotes from "Morris I Creek"I believe that taxing the j people to build railroads is contrary to ! sound Democratic principle." "Light"! also tells us what this sentence means. I tt. irmi.!. tl.* ~ ~ lie says: "jlijis means niut, iijc uuuic j men who administered the government I of South Carolina, from Gov. liullcdge i to Gov. Perry had no conceptiun of i what constituted true Democracy."! Here again the premises prove no such j conclusion, because his conclusion j would necessarily involve him in a: glaring contradiction of facts, for if! these men advocated taxation for j building railroads, then it follows J according to "Light" that this one act i (or mistake) on their part, deprived j them at once of all knowledge of; everything which constituted true j Democracy! "Light," with his good j sense, would by no means admit such ; a conclusion; and yet a blind man may see that it is legitimately drawn from : his own premises. If his conclusion j be correct then there is not a man on the continent, nor ever has been, who j had any conception of what constituted j true Democracy! But think of Gov. J Eutledge taxing the people of South Carolina to build railroads, when no j raiiroad had been seen in the State and probably not thought of for many: long years after he had gone to his grave! Democracy in a general sense is government by the people, and I; have no doubt, though it cannot be proven, that if the question of taxa tion to build railroads was put before j the people to-day, they would vote it down. But will "Light" deny that j the history of the Democratic party! sustains "the principle involved in "Morris Creek's" declaration? As to public schools, bridges, public roads, etc., etc., they are necessary in a sense which railroads are not, The saw mills and grist mills of our country (built by private capital) are of I more practical utility to our people i than all the railroads in it, for perhaps ! not half our population ever ride on ! railroads or receive benefit otherwise, I but all eat bread and live in houses. The leading idea in building railroads is not so much to bless and benefit the peopie, as it is to make money. It is not so much a necessity as it is a convenience. a comfort, a splendid luxury. And so far as travel is concerned, j mostly patronized by the yrealthy and the idle. Farmers, who constitute the bone and sinew of our State, receive the least benefit. If capitalists and others wish to build railroads, let them do so, and if our people wish to avail themselves of any supposed^ or real advantages afforded by them, they will pay full fare or freight, w hich they have to do even when taxed to build it. But don't tax them for building railaoads 1-1 ?zir. ~ c I wmcn occasions, m spite ui tucn boasted advantages, so much detriment to the masses of our people. Other points remain to be noticed. MORRIS CREEK, ITEMS FROM 110REB. j Sickness and Deaths in the Community? , Crop Prospects?What Was Seen at the Spartanburg Encamxjnxent. Messrs. Editors: Think not that a long delay is the result of forgetfulness, for I can assure you such is not the case. Many have been the times that I have scanned your columns looking for some new correspondent from this locality, but, alas! in vain. It is not from the fact that nothing new has transpired, for there have been many changes since I last appeared in the columns of your valuable paper. A few months ago our neighborhoed was nothing more nor less than a l - >/? . V _ ^ ~r. 11 ,1 I Hospital xor mat ien uxuusici ui^tinc, dysentry, made its appearance in this section and took up its quarters in nearly every bouse. It was not the ordinary spring or summer disease, for it assumed a very violent form from its incipiencv, and was very difficult in its management. The death rale was very great as a general thinr, but was not so when cases had medical attention from ;i.e commencement of attack. 'I :.o larger number of deaths occurred in the .families of those who had come to the conclusion that doctors were no good, for they were losing their cases without knowing that the most of cases lost were those who were in the arms of death wnen tney were nrst scun prumadiiuially. Mauv of our hearts have been made sad on account of death entering into onr households, and our country to-day is a country of mourning-. We should not murmur, for we are assured that our Heavenly Father knows best, and "doeth all things well." I shall now leave the solemnities and give you some of the happenings of a specific nature. Among the deaths spoken of in our white families, which have not been reported in your paper, is the youngaUII/I y\-f Ant* noforhlvii* Afr_ P!_ T* Cdw l/ULUU. VX VUt uviguwvi ] - *? - w - Lylcs; also, the only child of our friend Mr. Tennant. They have the sympathy of the whole community. There has been one marriage?Miss Carrie McKinstry and Mr. Eossa Gibson. The marriage took place at the residence of Mr. "VV. P. Gibson, owing to the extreme illness of Mrs. McKinstry. There was present a large concourse of friends to render con; gratulations unto the new couple and participate in the enjoyment of a fine , repast, which pleasure was marred by , the sudden calling of Dr. McKinstry * to visit his wife whom he left only ; three hours before, and who was doin? " -_i ?* .1 roieramy wen, uuu e-vu ejuej auAiuiu ' for the l)octor to attend the marriage ! of his daughter. And now comes the ; sudaeii" transition of pleasure into ; mourning. Before the day dawned i the next morning the family was sura[ moned^to attend the house of mourni ing. : Miss Fannie Harris, of the "Fork,' s has been spendiug several weeks wit! r Miss Qlara Chappel), but returnee 1 fi J i nr. niTOa. i RTT.T.OW _J s -J-iA V/ T 7 sold at 4c. 4 picccs of 7-8 Pacific ?ONE WORD 1 lything tliat can be bought for fif \ one else. Some one may say, H .nswer is, that's none of your bus will work 0. Iv. rely pair of Fine Shoos you buy, i lt stock of Shoes. If I don't sel time lost in looking at tliem. Yon: IIIIIBIMH I i ivniwrrM-i wnwm 1 a s\ yy\ r\ Innrriiin* ituv uiuut jjuiu ic behind. Miss Lula Cauthen, of Chester, is spending sometime with her brother, Mr. J. L. Cauthen, and friends. Miss Agnes Melton is visiting friends in the up-couutry. Mrs. Langhlin, a former resident of Winnsboro, has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Ashford. There has just closed a union meeting of the Iloreb Presbyterian Church aifd the Bethel Methodist Church, conducted by the Revs. Garris, [Melton, Seville and Lupo, which resulted in a number of accessions to fhc churches and a general spirited upbuilding of the membership. Would we had more such. Now for crops. Without bragging we have one of the best prospects we have had since 1882. The cotton, as a general tiling, is very line, ootn in stalk and fruitage. The only drawback is on fresh lands where the weed is too rank and has but a sma!! crop of fruit for the season. The corn 011 uplands, as a genera! thing, is fair?i not as good as last season, though the : shrinkage will be overbalanced by increased acre age. The corn 011 bottom lands is good, and has sustained but little damage on branches and creeks. Those planting 011 the rivers are pretty heavy losers, which is a great misfortune', for their prospects were line. Xiiere Das oeen too mucn ; rain for the past few weeks for cotton, j but we are blessed with sunshine and1 weather at this writing. We are in ' hopes we will mAe the best crop that j *-*e have made in a number of years,! and" will get big money for it, for we need it, and bad, too. Well, Messrs. Editors, while I am writing I will try and give you some things of what i saw while in attendance on the Encampment at Spartanburg. I reached there on Tuesday night after some little delay in getting rid of a laud and rock slide in a deep cut on the S. & U. li. R., and while i our train was at a stand still the rain was pouring down in torrents, and it seemed that there w-s a stream pour ing down over the top of the cnt bounding and rebounding against its cragy walls. After such a rain I was not surprised that Bror.d River had took a notion to go out corn gathering, which she did very successfully, judging from the looks of things a few days after. On arriving in the city, we found the hotels all crowded to overflowing, and had to procure board in a private house, which we found to be" a very pleasant place, and on the principal street leading to the Encampment. After a night's rest we proceeded to seek the tented field, which we did by froiria nnf nn thp. train. The oronnds were about two miles from town oil the Air Line Railroad, near Asheville Junction. The grounds were tastefully laid oil" in streets, a:id contained quite a number of buildings, among which the most practicable and first near the depot was the istate exhibit, with the addition of a very good supply of this year's crop in the grain line, also some very fine specimens of cotton and cork "stalks, and watermelons which were grown at Williston. This exhibit attracted great attention, as it was something new to to our up-country cousins. _ The [next in the arraignment was a JNorth Carolina exhibit, consisting of rugs, carpeting of various hues, also mattresses, which were made of the old field pine needles. They also had some fine samples of the oil; sc the short leaf pine has a commercial value. The straw was prepared iu such a way as to make it feel as soft as wool. The secretary's office came next; then a fertilizer company with a fine display of their goods; next a grocery store, in full trim, and close by its side the eating-houso, which was well furnished with the requirements of the inner man. This house did a good business. In tbe centre of the square was the tabernacle?which was a building of two stories?size of house 100x80 lect. The lirst iioor was usea for holding the meetings, whose seating capacity was three thousand. The stage was beautifully festooned and decorated. The upper story was used as an art gallery, which was pretty well filled with paintings and fancy work, which display reminded one of the State Fair. Among the exhibits in this gallery was one of the inventive genius of one of Fairfield's sons?a garden or field hoe. Glenn Springs was dispensing her sparkling beverage to the thirsty many who surrounded her pavilion. There were Kii/vA-lAf vao nOl'C T*> 1A TV 5 j iLl&VJ iivuucj ?s?w ?? w of various styles and sizes, steam engines, dry goods stores, photograph gallery and'numerous oilier thing's of interests. The stock was well represented by several herds of thoroughbreds, also some fine horses, sheep, goats, chickens, etc. Another feature of the Encampment i was the field of Mars, with her hunj drcd tents and lonely sentinels walkI ing their beats, which reminded one I nf (U timnc \Trtcf r>r?nsr??cnnns VI C1IV* ViUVU UUIWI ^'AVWW of all were the people and lire ones at that, and so many pretty ladies. There were quite a number of families camping on the grounds who had comjj lor miles; some camping in farm cabins, others in their wagons and such temporary structures as they could devise. Those living in the surrounding country came pouring in in wagons, buggies, etc., in large number. It reminded one of the Confederate days when the transportation trains were pouring in and through a town; the difference being the absence of old ragged Confed? with their haggard expressions and ; starved appearances. This train bore as freight the old man and woinau, the beautiful maiden and son, who seemec to have just come fresh from the artist's brush, if we take rosy cheek; ; and healthy looks for. our guide. 1 do not mean to say that all of the ! artistic work was perfect, for occa ' sionally you would notice a poor job I If there was nothing inore oil exhibi tion than tbis collection of farmers and their families it would have beei a succcss, for much valuable informa ' tion can be derived from Drain fric ' tion and interchange of views 01 I varied topics. / NHRVW YC)V, X- 1 _J?A 7 T _JL \ s La^ni at S^c. Never such, goods I :0 THE WISE.? L\ CC.LU&. JJXJ jUJLUl/LU Xfe LU UU UUS1I ovr can Kcndrix sell clieaper tliau iness, just as long as Henclrix pay THREMOLLAR SHOES. if you will but buy tliem from D.. L you just as good a slioc for ?2.oC l\s anxious to please, 'jSf ji?] J I This, Messrs. 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Class of 100 Columbia Law student; j two classes of 200 each at Yale: 400 at I University of iJerm. Phila., and 400 at Wellesley College, &c., and engaged at Chautauqua University. Prospectus vost free from PROF. LOI5ETTE, 2:j" Fifth Ave., New York. Augl0-4w laxd for sale I DESIRE to sell at private sale my plantation on Broad River, near Monticello, Fairfield Countv, S. C., containing TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND ! FORTY-SIX (2.246) AUKES. Tins plantation is well wooded and watered, and is very convenient; to the Spartanburg & Union Railroad. Will warrant titles. I desire to make the sale by 1st Xovember, 1SS7. For terms address JOSEPH K. ALSTOX, Attorney-at-Law, Au^24xlin Columbia, S. C. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. | D. McDonald, as Administrator, vs. Hugh McDonald and Others. IX pursuance of an order of the Court of Common Pleas, notice is hereby J +-/-v "r\/\T?o/"\r?e? "1* re /I^xrnorwlc !?1>C11 IA/ 111 k J^A.OVA-i.7 Juk<*V?xi^ UVUAMU^ j against the Estate of Thomas .McDonald, deceased, to present and establish the same before the undersigned, at his office, in Winnsboro, S. C., on or before the 9th day of September next. Winnsboro, S. C., 5 Aug. 1SS7. HENRY N. OBEAR, Au<i9flx.3 Referee. ! $25,000.00 IN GOLD! 1TIIL BE PAID FOB ARBDCKLES' COFFEE WRAPPERS, 1 Premium, SI,000.00 2 Premiums, - $500.00 each - ? AftCA AA H 6 Premiums, - oiyu.uw 25 Premiums, - SIOO.OO " 100 Premiums, $50.00 " 200 Premium.s, S20.00 " 1,000 Premiums, $10.00 " For full particulars and directions see Circular in every pound of Arbucsles' Coffj-z. JXO. S. REYNOLDS. ATTORNE Y-AT-L A . COMMERCIAL BAKU BUILDING. COLUMBIA, S. C. i Prompt attention given to the transaction of business in the State and Federal Courts of South Carolina.? FAMILY GROCERIES, ALL KINDS. TIIE BEST GOODS. Lowest prices. J. M. BEATY & CO. THIS PAPER A?J rcrti^Uysr Bureau (10 Sprue? SL), where /ulverttsina contract majr bo iuuUo to 1* JGX MW XOi?fcki fftBIilES TM AT WTT WTT.T nrTTTT JL AX i U. VV t T JL JU/JLi W V V X STORE-ROOMS IN T AFTE FIRST OF S [ WHICH ARE BEING FIT ! EST STYLE. OUR i NORTH TO | FALL AND W. ggg=DON"T FORGET T ! Rcspcctfull}' 1 I less on the best and quickest plan, . anyone else? Well, just here let . I s for wliat he buys, and yon pay A. HENDBIX. Ladies, all I ask I as any s3.00 shoe yon can buy in HRITWTH"? "ALE I . I iffl i In addition to my stock heretofore ! 0:1 hand, I have just received a carj load of fine 1 WESTERN MOUSES AXD MUIiES, B xttt _ 1 r _ .rr ?.artrai>oUrt ni??/*ae T >Y IllCll L Oiler Itajuuauiv i. will also exchange for 02i5> STOCK. Parties wishing anything in this line M will do well to give" me a call before purchasing, as I will guarantee both as to quality and price. A. 1YILIIFORD, WIXNSBOEO, S. C. i STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUKTY OF FAIRFIELD. * ! COURT OF COiDION PLEAS. H James S. Elkin and Mary E. "Willmsham (nee Elkin), Plaintiffs, against J. B. El- :|S kin, David K. Elkin and Lenora SToore (nee Elkin) and Martha Elkin, Elliott Elkin, William Elkin, Benjamin Elkin i | and .Mary Elkin, as Heirs-at-law of John P. Elkin, deceased,^Defendants.? Summons?Complaint served. JL0 THE JJJit.EXLJA.NTS iViJO ; YOU and each of you are hereby summoned and required to answer the . __ ?g| complaint in this action, a copy of which ?. is herewith served upon you, and which is this day filed in the office of the Clerk of '/?i, ] the Court for said County and State, and i to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their offices, Xos. 3 and i Law liange, Winnsboro, " within twenty days after the service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service", If you fail to answer the com plaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will [apply to the Court above stated, for the relief "demanded in the complaint. July 2.1. A. D. 1887. McDOXALD & DOUGLASS, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. To the absent Defendant Lenora Moore: Tate notice, that the complaint in this action, together with the summons (?f which the foregoing is a copy), was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield County, State i nf Sonth ('arolina. on the 25th (lav of Jul v. A. D. 1887."" Winnsboro, S. C., July 2G, 1SS7. McDOXALD & DOUGLASS, Julv27xGt Plaintiffs' Attorneys. I STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, M COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. * ^ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. F. C. Lupo, 3Iarv Rabb, and Carrie b. Lupo, Nannie L. Lupo, Maimie J. Lupo ) and Nina G. Lupo, bv their Guardian ad litem, F. C. Lupo, Plaintiffs, against J T. 31. Rabb, John R. Rabb, Alexanj der Rabb, Proctor S. Rabb, John S. Swygert, ) ll larDorougn, as Assignee of 5olmS. Swygert, and F. W. Wegener and George A. Wagener, as copartners doiii? business under the firm name of F. W. Wagener & Co.. Defendants.? Summons.?Complaint Served. To tiie Defendants Above-named: T7"OU and each of you are hereby sum JL moned and required to answer the complaint in this action, a copy of which I is herewith served upon you (and which is this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court for saidCounty and State), and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the*subscribers, at their offices. >'os. 3 and 4 Law Range, Winnsj boro, S. C., within twenty days after the servi'-e hereof upon you, "exclusive ^f the ciay oi sucu service, ii you iau 10 answ er the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court above stated, for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated July 5. A. D. 1887. McDonald & Douglass, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. To tlie absent Defendants. T. M. Rabb, John U. Rabb, Alexander llabb and ? Proctor S. Kabb: [ Take notice, that the complaint in this action, together with the Summons, of which the forgoing is a copy, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield and State of South Carolina, on the 5th day of July, A. D. 1887. Winnsboro, S. C., July 1W. SIcDOXALDvfc DOUGLASS, Plaintiffs' Attorneys. ' J ulyioxGt >Y TWO OF THE LARGE HE BANK BUILDING R THE EPTEMBER, TED UP IN THE GRANDBUYER HAS GONE l DTTT) OTT A C" TT ' r u xv^rxr^O-C, INTER STOCK. HE PLACE. ] D. WILLIFORD & CO. ..n