The Fairfield news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1881-1900, January 11, 1888, Image 3

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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, : : : ISSS. Teems of The News axd Herald.? Tri-weekly edition, three dollars ^er o.nnurn, in advance. Weekly edition, one dollar and fifty cents per <innv.m, in advance. Kates for Advertising.?One dollar ?er inch (solid minion) lor the 1} reinsertion, and tiltv cent - per inch for ea-hsubsc juent insertion. These rates apply to advertisements of every character, and are 1,, Obituaries pays*iwe sua-uv .i. ? :*i <! tribute of respect are charged for as sdverti.vuienl.-. Marriage notices, and s i;ipk* announcements of deaths arc publisher! fn: % and are solicited. Liberal terms f-.r contract advertisements. OUR AGENTS. jno. A-.Dksi'Okte?, Hidgewav, s. c. J no. E. craig, Blackstock, 's. c. Samuel Cloxtxey, "Woodward, s. c. w. j. Johnson, Blythewood, s. c. F. c, Luro, 3Ionticello, s. c. II. m. Zealv, Dawkins, s. c. T. g. Patrick, White Oak, s. c. N ew A <i v? ri i si sac a r s. Notice of Dissolution?Jennie Groeschel, Henry Sainneis. i . cal Briers. ?Mumps is losing its grip. ?Doir t forget to subscribe to The j>k>vb -toiv ?Prof. AV. D. Douglass commenced his duties 011 Monday at Mount Zion. ?"When to prune fruit trees and grape vines? When the scissors are sharp. | --More mules have been sold in this county this season than was ever known before. ?Mr. S. C. McDowell has moved his grocery next to the store of Q. D. Williford & Co. ?Mr. Louis Samuels and family I now occupy a portion of the residence of Mr. F. W. Ilabenicht. ?If you want to know who are the i enterprising merchants of town, look in our advertising columns. ?Some who bought Texas ponies j on Friday found themselves sadly in j need of a cowboy to manage them. ?W. L. McDonald, Esq., now has | his law offce at Xo. o Law Itnnge, j where he will welcome his friends. ?^Ve want all of our merchants to ! advertise in, and everybody to sulk j scribe to Tns Xews and Herald. i ?We publish to-day the market i report as made out by Mr. W. C. Beaty, who will correct it weekly. I ?By a recent act of the Legislature I Lancaster is to have regularly licensed j bar-rooms. Hard on the drug store?. J ?Winnsboro presented a lively ap- i pearance on Friday. Many from the j country were here, attending saies or business. ?The school at White Oak under Prof. J. C. Feaster, is in a more nourishing condition than ever. He has about 40 scholars. . j ?The house carpenters in town have been so busy during the past few months that it has been'almost impossible to have a small job done. ?The Town Council is considering the question of purchasing Fortune Spring wood?, for the purpose of making a park and picnic grounds. ?McOafferty left with his Texas ponies on Saturday, disgusted with - 1 L~ TNa T\? /le tne IOW OIUS UJLitlUW. iuv. uiua generally in keeping with the stock he had. ?It seems that pistols are still in abundance in Lancaster. A little boy picked an one in the public road last week and succeeded ir. wounding himself ! ?Mount Zion College with its efii- j cient corp of teachers and complete ' equipment, offers educational"facilities possessed by few other schools in the State. ?Mr. TV. II. Stork and family have moved into town, and will occupy a portion of the residence of Mr. Jas. M. Smith. We extend to them a cordial welcome. ?When you come to town doivt forget to call at the office of The Xews and IIekald, and tell us the news fVrtm rnnr noicrlhTmrhoorL Wo will be glad to see yon all. ?A private letter from Zvlr. ~\Y. Ederington, of Lyles's Ford, states that he had fallen recently and broken his left wiist. His friends will regret the untimely accident. ?The Winnsboro Bank has about $35,000 more on deposit thau at any time since its organization, about fifteen years ago. Somebody here has money if the town is dead. ?It has been officially announced this time that the much talked of night trains will be put o.u the C. C. & A. Railroad next Sunday. The schedule has not been publishud. ?"We think that property owners who have gates that open on the side walks should see that they are kept shut. . On some of the side streets it is really dangerous on dark nights. ?This is the season in which to remove the dirt from the roots of peach trees and let the freezes kill the curcnlio. A top dressing of wood ftshfls -will fofi verv bcnefici?.! to tiiG trees. ?We want you to do us a favor. Send in your renewal subscription and get your neighbor to' subscribe. We waut everybody to take The News axd Herald. ?The Winnsboro National Bank has declared a semi-annual dividend of 10 per cent. Last July they declared a dividend of 5 per cent. There is no other bank in the State in a more flourishing condition. ?Mr. Barron Iiefo, formerly of this county, but now of Kicbland, killed a wild swan on IvJhan's mill pond last week. It will be stuffed and placed on exhibition in the Department of Agriculture, at Columbia. ?The enterprising gardener should remember that during this month may be planted peas, beets, onions, turnips, spinach, lettuce, radishes, car% rots and salsify. By so doing perhaps a tine ^lyjparden will be secured. ?We are glad to be able to state that Mrs. ft. B. Miller, of Shelbv, X. C., who has been ill for some time is now considerably improved. Her many friends here will be glad ic learn that there is a chaugc for the better. ?Mr. Jno. G-. Gladden is authorized to receive subscriptions to Tee xewf H [an*d IIeuald. If you want to comi mence the year by doing a wise act i give him your name and cash to the i amount of at least one years subj scription. ?Abe McCoy, who was convicted j of cow stealing, but who was awaiting a new trial and escaped from jail, was captured by Deputy Sheriff Milling on Wednesday morning near Woodward. Fie would probably have been acquitted. lie is in extremely bad health. ?Vr'e have made arrangements to have short correspondence from every neighborhood in the county. These letters will appear next week if possible. Wc Lope by this method to enlist the interest of all in the county in our paper, giving them home news in fact. ?The grand drawing of prizes to be distributed among the subscribers to the Weekly Xews and Courier, took place at the office of that paper on Tuesday, the 3rd of January. A number of valuable gifts were drawn, but none of the numerous Fairfield patrons were among the lucky ones. ?The new and handsome residence j I j of Mr. U. G. Desportes is an ornament j to the northern part of the town, j Complete in all its appointments, the I bother incident to housewifery is rei dsced to a minimum. Yr'e wish Mr. ! D. and family many happy and pros-! : perous years in their new heme. | ?Mount Zion opened with about 150-1 | scholars.. A class in physiology has ; j been organized according to the laws of the Slate. All who are capable will be put in this.class. The laws of hygiene will 'oc taught, which is very commendable as the smallest child should know these laws if possible. ? The next man who, in the presence | of ye local, says thistown is dead, will I til in trvaof rlontroi* nf hp?no* Mnohf". bv i I \J\J Hi Iji vac W*. w?..D **r? ? j [ the nape of the neck, trotted up to the ! ! collcge and shown a brand new school i I building- crectcd by the town at a cost f of $$,000, with $1,500 worth of furniture and apparatus. Pretty lively j corpse, eh??The Weekly News and Herald ! one year for just one dollar and fifty | cents. ?If a' family can only afford one paper, let that be the home paper. ; Xews at home concerns you more than j from distant places. A paper outside of your county cannot give you home news. Xo other publication can supply the place of a local paper. If j you have to let any go, let thfc outside j paper be the one. ?Remember that the dull season is i the time to advertise to the most ad- i vantage, for the reason that the public will take advantage of bargains at that time even if money is scarce, and they ; are aware that such can be had. The j merchants who advertise liberally are j the ones who do the best business the world over. ?One of the best means of building up the trade of a town is in having good roads to it. There have been i many complaints about the bad condi- [ tion of the roads and bridges to! Winnsboro. This is ordinarilv the! " business of the County Commissioners, i but if . they do not attend to it we believe it would be well for the merchants of Winnsboro to take some steps in the matter. ?The "Winnsboro German Club gave a delightful German on Friday night in the Armory of the Gordon Light j Infantry. Mr. W. D. Douglass and j j Miss Lilla Ketchin led, and the music | I was furnished bv the Columbia string | band. This is the first entertainment j given by the club since its organization, and its success promises to the devotees ot Terpsichore many pleasant hours during the season. Besides the members of the club there were present Miss Corpening, of Statcsviile, X. C., Drs. U. B. and D. E. McMaster, of Georgia, and Mr. J. C. James, of Ridgeway. Notice.?All perons indebted to Dr. R. B. .Hanahau who have not settled their accounts or shown a dis-1 position to do so, are respectfully re- j quested not to send for him in future, | as he finds it impossible to make a I living working for promises and not kin (j. E3P Removal.?We desire to call thfe attention of cur patrons to the fact that after this issue of the paper, Tiie News axd Herald will remove to the rooms over the store of Messrs. J. M. Beaty & Bro., where wc will be glad to rcceivc calls from ail who have business of any nature connected with the paper. < Notice.?All persons indebted to Tiie News and Herald for subscription prior to the 1st of January, 1SSS, will make immediate payment to J. E. Williams, who will be found in the office of the paper, and is authorized to receipt for same. This action is made necessary by the change of management. W. L. McDonald, E. B. Ragsdale, J. E. McDonald. Unclaimed Letters.?The following is a list of letters remaining in the Postoflice at "VVinnsboro, S. C., January 9, 18S7: Mr. Barr, James Dunlap, Elick Hepburn, Walter I. Leary, John McAden, Pev. T. II. McNeil, Mrs. Elaier "Williams, Miss Annie Young. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they were advertised. DuBose Eglestox, Postmaster. Cutting Affray.?The train on the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Kailroad, below Columbia, was the scene | of a bloody affray of some local interJ est. as a former citizen, Mr. TV'. TV. | Price, was painfully cut by a negro. A negro who refused to pay ms iare was being put off by the conductor and brakemen. The negro was armed with a rifle, shot gun and a hawk bill knife. He began to cut and slash, seriously wounding the brakeman. , ZvTr. Brice went to (he assistance oi . the conductor, and was cut in the left ( temple, but not seriously. lie was on ; his way to Florida when the accident occurred. [ | -FOR FliAGRANCE. ELEGANCE and DU{ ra^llity. Barrett's Imperial Cologne. 51 * McilASTER, BRICE & KETCHES. A IIkin'ol's Chime.?The citizens of Albion held an indignation meeting ' this week to take some action in refer1 ence to a crime committed in that neighborhood, which crime deserves ! the severest condemnation, and the : action of the citizcns will meet with j the approval of all respeciable people ; in the county. It is an unmentionable : crime, the father being first charged, and afterwards it was fastened on one ! of the sons. The son has fled the j county, and owing to the action of the j citizens the whole family will soon i leave for parts unknown. For the ** - - - .1 1 ; sake or tne parties concerneu we wnni hold the family name. This is (he | first time within our recollection that ; this paper has been called upon to ! chronicle such a crime in Fairfield, and i 7 I we hope it will be the last. Deaths.?We regret to announce I the death of Louis Porcher, infant son j of Mr. and Mrs. DuBose Egleston, i which occnrcd oil Saturday last. The j funeral services were conducted by the ! Rev. Jas. G. Glass, of the Episcopal Church, and the remain*? were placed in the Episcopal cemetery. To the bereaved parents and family we extend our sympathy. - We received intelligence on Monday of the death of Mr. "Wesley Kirfcland, of Monticello. Mr. Kirkland was forty-five years of age, a son of the late Daniel B. Kirkland, and a brother of Mr. J. Murray Kirkland. lie has been engaged in farming at Monticello during his whole life. He di<;d oa the 9th inst. His family have the sympathy of many friends throughout the connty. Row at Ridge way.?About a year ago a negro. Jeff Brown, and Air. Mars Cooper, of Ridge way, got into a difficulty in which Air. Cooper was struck down. The nggro fled to Texas or places unknown, and came back this year and appeared upon the streets of Ridgeway. Air. Cooper thereupon attacked him, when he ran into the store of Air. A. I1. Ruff, who refused to allow any one to come after him. The Intendant started witli him to the depot. On the way the negroes about him. became demonstrative, and there were several rows with white men, during which Harry Sterling, colored, was struck in the back of the head and knocked down. lie was not scrio:- Jy injured. Jeff finally reached the train and left the town. House Thief Captured.?On Sun day a white man was arrested on the streets charged with horse stealing. It seems that he wei:t to Cotterrell's livcrv stables, in Camden, and hired a horse lo ride to the depot. He crossed the river, however, and rode to Columbia, where lie offered the horse far sale at Long's stables. One of the employees of the Camden stable got on pursuit, jand the thief* unceremoniously left Columbia on foot. He was traccd to Ridge way where he made several purchases. He left for "VViimsboro and Constable Bolick and the Camden man took the train Sun day, and met him here where he was arrested. He gave his name as Johnston, of Atlanta, Ga., but it is believed to be fictitious. It is said that he also went through the country telling negroes that he was a pension agent, and on collecting four dollars would promise them a pension. He was taken back to Columbia. Death.?A telegram from New York on Friday announced the death of Mr. James Russell. Mr. Russell is the only brother of Mrs. D. Lauderdale, of this place. He was born in 182L and was consequents Go vears old at the lime of his death. He was a merchant in Winnsboro for over three years commencing about 1850, and is well remembered by many of the older citizens of this place. He has been in bad health for over one year, which finally resulted in-his death. He has visited Winnsboro at various times, his latest visit being about two years ago. After his visit here he took an extensive trip in Europe, but came back without his health being improved, and shortly afterwards took his bed from which he never rose. We are sure that those who remember him, and those who know his sister, Mrs. Lauderdale, will sorrowfully hear of his death. To his kindred in "Winnsboro we extend our heartfelt sympathies. The Rose Osborne Company.?The Hose Osborne Dramatic Company r.lavrd at. the Onera House on Tuesdav night to a large and appreciative audiencc. The principal play presented was "Forget Me Xot," and there is bat one seni'm^nt among those who saw i:, and that is that it was the best entertainment witnessed in Winnsboro* for a long time. Miss Rose Osborne in her actiug showed herself to be an artist [ranking with the best in the country. Her support, without going into particulars, was fair. The orchestra is a splendid one, their executions being of the finest order. This part of the programme was enjoyed as much as-the play. The after-piece was a most laughable farce, and kept the audience in roars of laughter throughout. The company presented "Fortune's Fool" on Thursday nisfbt. This is the first visit of the company to Winnsboro, and we hope that it will not be their last. A Difficulty.?The following is taken from the News and Courier: On the 31st of December Fred Hopkins, a negro just discharged from the penitentiary, went to the plantation near Strother, Fairfield county, and called out another negro named Davis, with whom he had a fued before his imprisonment in the penitentiary When Davis came out of his house Hopkins seized him and sliced off one of bis ears. He then proceeded to stat him with a knife about the throat, face and bodv. A bvstander of the same I color attempted to release the woundec f man, but a brother of Hopkins pre ; sented a gun and compelled neutrality Leaving his victim, as he supposed mortally wounded, Hopkins fled. Hi crossed several creeks, and theu JBroa( River into Newberry county. Tha night a party of thirty or fort} negroes, armed with guns, pistols, an< hatchets, pursued him and final]; ' overtook him where he was resting in a negro house in Newberry county. They surrounded the house and demanded his surrender. Armed with a hatchet the desperado scattered the encircling crowd and escaped unhurt". Davis proves to be less seriously injured than was believed at first, and may recover. ? ? Live Stock.?The News and Courier, in speaking of the industries of the State, contains the following upon the steady improvement in character and value of live stock: "'Sincethe passage of the general stock law in South Carolina *in 1881, there has been gradual improvement in the live stock of the State. Tl>e value of such stock in the Staff; in 1880 was $12,279,412, and according to the statistics of the National Department of Agriculture, the value in 18S7 was $]9,781,09S, an increase of $7,501,686 in the seven years " Our contemporary has interviewed quite a number of stock breed-j ers throughout the State in regard to stock breeding, and has the fol-, lowing from Mr. John G. Mobley, of this county, who is now paying considerable attention to the raising of blooded stock: "I believe that we can raise as fine cattle and horses in South Carolina as can be produceu in any portion of the world. I have been raising cattle for ten years, bill* only during the last four have given attention to the valuable breeds, and prefer of them all the Guernsey cattle. There is but little general improvement in stock in eastern Fairfield, but the demand for them is increasing, and prices are much better than th?y were two years ago." "We fully agree with Mr. Mobley, and believeif our farmers would devote more of their time and energy to this and other industries instead of so much cotton, the cry of "hard times" would not be heard on every hand, and the lien law would die a natural death. A diversity of industries is what we want in this country, and not until we have it will a change for the better take place. The sooner this truth is recognized and the means employed to bring it about, the better it will be for all classes and individuals. TRY GILDER'S PILLS For the Liver. jrcMAsTER, BRICE & KETCHIN. Personal.?Mr. Geo." B. McCants, who has been visiting his sister. Mrs. R. B. Miller, at Shelby, N. C., and who was taken ill while there, .has returned home, somewhat improved. Miss Leila Corpening, of Statesville, N. C., is visiting Dr. Boyd and family. The Governor has appointed Solicitor McDonald a Notary Pub ie. Mr. T. W. Lauderdale left for New York on Friday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. Jas. Russell. Mr. A. F. Ruff, of Ridge way, was in town on Friday. Mr. D. M. Provence, who has been spending the holidays with friends and relatives in the county, returned to Davidson College on Saturday. Thi^Rev. J. P. Marion, formerly pastor of Jackson's Creek Presbyterian Church, has been compelled to give up his work in the ministry owing to ill health. lie will settle in Riehbursr. Chester countv, and devote himsslf to farming-. Mr. Marion's friends will regret to hear of his ill health. Mr. J. H. Kaufman has accepted a position with the firm of MsGahan, Bates & Co., of Charleston, as travelling agent, and will solicit orders from the merchants of the town and count}'. We wish him success. Mrs. Bell and her daughter, Miss Josic, were in town last week. Judge of Probate Gantt, of Barnwell, has been in town for several days on important business. Dr. II. B. McMaster, of "Waynesboro, Ga., paid a flying visit to Winnsboro on last Saturday. It is said that his business was not professional. Representative Brice was in town on business on Saturday. Mr. .Tas. Chaoman. originally of Spartanburg, but now engaged in the practice of law in New York city, is visiting in town. Mrs. Sloan, of Columbia, who has been spending Christmas in town with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bo3g, returned home on Saturday. Weekly Weather Keport. Highest temperature 64.0 on the 5th. Lowest temperature 30.0 on the 3rd. ' Tri-daily mean temperature 48. Rainfall 1st 1.90. As every one may not fully underderstand the weather signals, I will repeat: White flag means fair weather. Deep blue flag means rain. Black triangle flag- refers to temperature, above any other flag signifies rising temperature, below signifies lower temperature. White flag with black center means a cold wave is approaching. It does not always mean that the weather will be very cold, but always means a considerable fall of the temperature. For instance, if the temperature is 60, the cold wave signal means a fall of 15 to 80 degrees. If 40 a cold wave signal would indicate very cold weather, in a fall of 15 to 30. James Pagan*. BIYTHEWOOB DOTS. As we have seen nothing in your columns from this section for some , time, will pen you a few dots. There was a marriage in Ply the wood on the 4th inst., which was quiie an ; enjoyable affair. The contracting' par1 ties were Mr. E Charlton Jones, a 1 prominent young merchant of Liberty ! Hill, and Miss Mattie Hoffman, the > 7 . beautiful and accomplished daughter i of our townsman, Mr. G. P. Hoffman. 5 The Pev. Mr. Richards officiated, and 4 - * ? >-?- -- *1, \ ttie nappy conpie ieu uu lu? .swum| bound train for their future home. 1 The new Methodist Church here is - rapidly approaching completion, and . -will tie a commodious and beautiful , structure when so completed. 2 The Rev. "W. H. Arial, the minister 1 in charge for this year has arri ved, t and will make Blythewood his fcture 7 home. I Our merchants seem to be enter* 7 prising, or at least one of them has ) MMMOCnnK?i|-| r ' I I II If mi I II I ! 1 ' been selling grain in large quantities j to Columbia merchants. The farmers have commenced preparing their farms and sowing small grain. Mr. Hume Sligh was bitten by a vicious dog a few days ago. Some fears are entertained that the dog was mad, but at last accounts Mr. Sligh was improving rapidly. n. The Jackson's Creek Faraier:;' Club. The Jackson's Creek Agricultural Society at its last meeting adopted, aud ordered to be printed, the followI ing resolutions: 1st. That we, the farmers of the j Jackson's Creek Farmers' Agricul tural society, nere assemoieu, ao hereby endorse and approve the Farmers' Movement as advocated and conducted in the State by Capt. B. R. Tillman. 2nd. That we desire and consider that the times demand the establishment of a separate college, for the education of the sons of fathers who desire to follow the calling of their 1 fathers. ' 3rd. That in view of the unfair pro| portion of taxes already borne by us, I and the further attempt to increase the same, do enter our earnest protest against the taxing of our produce for home consumption, and cotton held merely with a view to obtain more remunerative .prices, a large part of which is covered by indebtedness and spent before sold. '4th. That it is not our intention, as farmers here assembled, to antagonize nnrselvps aorainsf". s.nv nnrson-or class of persons, but we believe the recent attack made by the Winnsboro News and Herald upon our worthy county chairman, unjust and uncalled for, and if in the future any such uncalled for attack be made upon any member, or upon our society, by the press of the county or State, that we pledge ourselves to at once discontinue our subscription to said paper. The society will hold its next meeting the last Saturday in January, 1888, at 2 o'clock*, p. m. A. Y. Milling, Secretary. Jackson's Creek, S. C., Dec. 27, ;89. ?II. n. P., or Ilill's Ilepailc Panacea cures Sick Ilendaclie in 20 minutes. For Constlpa Won It lias no equal. MCMASTER. BRICE & KETCH IN. ITEMS FROM WHITE OAK. White Oak, S. C., January o.? i Seeing nothing in^yoiu* paper from this point in some time, I will attempt to give you a few "dots." We have had rain and mud in abundance, also cold and warm weather. It is too warm for lire to-night. There has been a good deal of inov* ing, especially among the cc-lorcd race, all trying to get better homes, less work and better wag's. It is very quiet here since the holidays; during that time it was very very noisy among the?colored x*ace, drinking and cursing, and more especially when the trains arrived a new supply would coine in. No damage was done. I would not 'be surprised if the next Legislature was not petitioned to incorporate this place. The citizens of the community held a meeting in the school-housc on nf fhvicfmfle mid dftoidfid to I VA Vin - __ have a Christmas tree and hot supper on Thursday night. The different committees were appointed, and all went to work with a vim, notwithstanding the cold and disagreeable weather. At the appointed time the hall was well lighted up, with a beautiful green holly bush on the platform loaded with presents for both old and young, interspersed with Chinese lanterns. At an early hour the. house was crowded so there was scarcely standing room. The weather looking so unfavorable, the"commit tee thought best not to spend too much on the tree. There was one hundred and four presents, besides private presents, and tickets to correspond at fifteen cents for children and twenty-five cents for adults, ah of which were sold. Nearly one-half could not be accommodated. The first on docket was the usual grab bag, which was carried on iu fine style by two young , ladies. Next, the prizes were cut oil, the number called out and delivered, which caused a good deal of amusement. Then came supper, -and a supper it was. Oysters, turkey, chicken, beef and ham?in fact almost anything that was desirable. About ten o'clock the crowd began to leave, being -well pleased in every respect. In a short time the treasurer, with a few friends, was left to put out the lights and count up the proceeds, although not lntenaeu 10 muKe uiyn^, but to please the school children. Forty dollars was taken in after paying expenses; the balance will go to the Thornwell Orphanage lor the benefit of the orphans. There is some sickness around. Mr. J. H. Feaster, our school teacher, was taken suddenly on Tuesday night with a bilious attack; also two of Mr. J. M. Galloway's children arc very sick, affected pretty much in the same way. General Brattou expects to leave about the loth on a visit to his son, Dr. Wm. Bratton, and other relatives 011 the Pacific slope. Wc were sorry to hear of Mr. j W. W, Brice's misfortune in getting cut, but hope it is not serious. There have been about. 2,000 bales of cotton bought at this point this season and goods sold accordingly. We are sorry to say, but nevertheless it is so, that, nearlv all the cotton seed is sold i also. O, ye :..iiners, how long will j you suffer it to to so! Why was Fair[ field not incladed in the seed cotton (bill? Come, gentlemen, explain? order?one at a time. s. HIDGETVJlY SOTJESy. A real exciting little affair happened here on last Saturday afternoon. The casus belli was some little old standing grudge between the principals. Things were so very stormy for awhile that the spectators thought it a good idea to lean up against the other side of the houses in the vicinity, and consequently could see it all. No serious damage was done to anybody, but a good many weapons were drawn and a dreadful tragedy was narrowly avoided. Several got a few bruises, and one poor negro got an awful lick in the head with a rock, but his skull proved to be of too thick a grade for the rock to make much impression. Scrapes of this kind are unfortunate, and it is to be hoped that the Council will impose such fines on the guilty parties as will show to them that this is not the place to select, when they contemplate getting into a row. The ladies of Airawell Presbyterian Church gave an entertainment at Mrs. Simpson's residence on Thursday evening before Christmas. It was a well managed affair, and brought in u ? ^ ? Minimj Thr-W. n lnrtrp iiaiiu^vLu^ iviuiiic. xuvis' ??v? a~ crowd in attendance, c-.nd a verypleasant evening was spcr. t. On "Wednesday evening of Christmas week McD.'s ball came off at the residence of Mr. Harry Desportes. The manager McD. went to Columbia the day before and got a good band. A large crowd attended and everything i parsed off nicely. It was an emineut i success, and we hope that friend McD, i will be encouraged to try his "hand ' again before many weeks. i "Mr. and Mrs. Heed had a pleasant I little gathering at their home the nexl ; evening. Xo dancing there, but a ! fine time was put in notwithstanding. Monday night the young ladies got up a leap year party at Mrs. Desportes. Several of the sporis failed to receive notes and had to go alone, and after i they arrived they were made wall I pictures. It was a real tony affair, I and everybody had a big time except fbnsfi wall nir.tnrps. f.hfiv Innkpfl "kind o'tired." Mr. A. F. Huff, our merchant prince, has had a splendid run of business this season, and as he believes in the maxim "live and let live" he did a very clever thins: by his clerks Christmas. One of his men received as a Christmas present from him a sealed envelope containing a snug sum in hard cash, and to each of the others he gave valuable presents, such as a half-dozen "Gold" shirts, etc. This was a very nice way to treat his men, and a mail who doe's that way deserves the success which Mr. Ruff has. There was an unsuccessful attempt made to rob Mr. Morris's store a few j nights since. The thief went far enough to almost enter the store, but j was doubtless frightened off before he 1 accomplished his purpose. Mr. Morris has repaired the injury to the house, and thinks that he will be secure in the future. Mr. Henry Elliott, who has been TTTkvl.'Jr?nr in 'e cfrvr*A fhn II ViUiUg 1U JLbUU CV VV# o CtViV XVI IUV past few months, left on Sunday last. His leaving- was very much regretted by all his numerous friends here, and is a down right loss to the community. We believe he will make a success of his new calling, as he is a straightforward, energetic, high-toned young man. Miss Hoffman, Miss Marion Boyd and Miss Ella Jones have been spending some time with friends in the community. _ r. ITE3IS FROM UOREIi. As Christmas came on the Sabbath this time, it could not be spent more appropriately than in attendance upon the religious exercises at the various places of worship. So a goodly number assembled at Bethel Church to hear the first sermon of the new conf.?rri;r.n vear. which was nreached bv" - ' ? 'I the Rev. N. K. Melton, who, I am gla'* ^ say, has been returned to us for 0';e more rear, at least. His text was very appropriate to the occasion. He reminded us more as to the nature of the day we celebrate with so much pleasure, or should at least. His subject was Christ, his advent into the world, His birth, His childhood, His ministry, His sufferings, Ilis death, His resurrection, His promise to His disciples as to the comforter, His commission to them, His ascension, and His office upon the Throne with the Father, with whom He is coequal. The subjcct was handled very skillfully, forcibly, and I hope with profit to his hearers. Monday commenced the holidays which were enjoyed principally by the rabbit hunters, and it is hard to say how many of the. cotton tails sue Climbed to the skill of man ami ingenuity of dogs. I U urn that several negroes received the loads which were intended for Mr. Uubbit, and 1 expect resulted in the dcllgfu of the rabbit, as it brought about a cessation of hostilities for a while at least. None of the wounded were seriously hurt, but awfully scared. On Monday night there was a social held at the house of Mr. 17. C. Trapp, where a good number of the young men and ladies and some older ones too, whiled away half of the night enjoying the pleasures of such plays as are common In our neighborhood. There was some delightful music rendered by Mr. George Beckham, of the neighborhood, and Mr. Brooks, of Edgefield, who is on a visit to relations. There seemed to be some nice points discussed in the corner, judging'from appearances. rn - ?-X> 4- K TTT.> C A V)/-\ f 11 i uesuav lliyUL UlVlt >vao auuiu^! held at the residence of Mr. E. Tennant, where the sane pleasures seem to have reinforced themselves. There was an additional number present who were not at the first. The music was rendered by our old stand-by, Mr. Beckham, and a Mr. Crenshaw, of Lancaster, who is on a visit in the neighborhood. Wednesday we called off for sleep and rest, so as to give those who wished a chance to attend a party at Mr. J. W. Clarke's, on the Little River side, which has been reported quite a success. Thursday night there was a special gathering at Maj. B. H. Robertson's of a few friends in the neighborhood, to attend a party given in honor of Miss Lou Ashford and Miss Leila Lyles who were visiting the Misses Perrvs and Mrs. Wm. Neil. The occasion was a very enjoyable one to all present. Music by same as above. Friday night we attended a pound I party at Mr. S. W. Broom's. Our ! crowd was not as large as we expected, owing to the bitter cold night, and another party was held at Mr. C. O. Trapp's. I learn the one at Mr. Trapp's was well attended, and they had quite a pleasant time. As for'the first I can say it was a very pleasant occasion. This winds up the sports for the present year, as it will enter upon the things of the past in a few hours. There are some intimations of a few new year's socials next week. Miss Cauthen Jennings and Miss Lula Cauthen, of the Columbia Female College, and Mr? Walter Melton, of Wofford College, are spending the holidays with parents and friends. Eands seem to be very slow to rsake contracts for the next year. We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. John Wooten, of this section. ? * f t n Al. .J .1 r ~~ t>ne aiea irom iuui. mil uioeusc, wnsumption. ilcr remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery to-day. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss, and many friends to sympathize with them. ^Fearing I am too tedious, I will bring this to a close, wishing you a happy new year and great prosperity in your laudable enterprise. mossy dale. December 31, 1SS7. [We are sorry that the above communication was received too late for our last issue.?Eds.] hymem:al, BOU L WARE?MORGAN?Near Ridgeway, on the evening of December 22, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. J. A. Wilson, Mr. Joiin M. Boulware and Miss Mary E. Morgan. All of Fairfield. Backlen's Arnica Salve. Tiie Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sals Rheum, Feve: Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. ' It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents pei box. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. * flMMB???a?a?MBCMB I1 I Their Business Booming. [ Probably no one thing has caused sue! a general*revival oi' trade at ilcMaster . Bnce & Ketchin's store as their giving ; away to their customers of so manj - free trial bottles of Dr. King's Xew Dis coveryfor Consumption. Their trade i; simply enormous in this very valuable article from ilie fact that it always cure: ad never disappoints. Coughs, Colds ' Asthma, Bronchitis; Croup and all throal ' and lung diseases quickly cured. You car test it before buying by getting a tria bottle free, large* size ?1. Every bottle warranted. * MARKET EEPOBT, CORRECTED WEEKLY liY W. C. BEATY, GROCER. iWixxsbobo, January10,18S8. fV.f'tan?orood middling. ner ft... SV, Middling 9% Timothy hay, per cwt 1.25 Corn, per busnel SO Meal, per bushel 72U@S0 Flour, perbbl 4.25@5.75 Coffee, per !b 22%@25 Sugar, granulated, per lb, 8^@9 Molassess, per gallon 40@75 Bacon, per lb S%@9 Hams, per lb 13}? Lard, per lb 10 .NEW ADYEETISEMEXTS. CATARRH Sample Treatment FKET^ We mail enough to convince- Xli B. S. Lattdebbach & Co., 773 Broad st., Newark, X. J. PATTPNTQ F- A- I'EHMAXA, IA L JJiiN 1 ij Washington, D.C. Send for circular. -j rvA PER profit and samples free to 1UU CENT, men canvassers for Dr. Scott's Genuine Electric Beits, Brushes, etc. Lady agents -wanted for Electric Corsets. "Quick sales. 'Write at once for terms. Dr. Scott, 844 B:way, X. Y. C! K O ?? Aeents' profit's per month. - 1 TTTflt Z4 bUJ Will JJl UVC 10 Ui. ucfcj xvixviu New portraits just out. A ?3.50 sample sent free to all. W. II. Chidester & Son. 28 Bond St., X. T. j JIJIHJL. . Have yon Cough, Bronchitis. Asthma, Indigestion! Use SARKER'S CJNCER TONIC without delay. Is is cured many or the wontcases and is the best remedy for all affections of the throat and lungs, and diseases arising from impure blood and exhaustion. Tho feeblo and sick, struggling against disease, and slowly drifting to the grave, will la many cases recover their health by the timely use of Parker's Ginger Tonic, but delay is dangerous. Take it in time. It is Invaluable for all pains and disorders of stomach rod bowels. 60c. at druggists. cuee*?^ deaf! Peck's Patent Improved Cushioned Ear Drums PERFECTLY RESTORE THE HEARING, no matter whether deafness is causeu uy colds, fevers, or injuries to the natural J drums. Always in position, but iavisi- ! bk lo others and coinfortabic to wear. ] Music, conversation, even whispers heard j distinctly. TVe refer to those using them, j Send for"illustrated book }of proofs free. Address F. HISCOX, S49 Broadway, | N. Y. ! LI KB IG COMPANY'S | EXTRACT OF MEAT; Finest and cheapest MEAT FLAVORING- STOCK | FOP. SOUPS, ME DISHES aid SAUCES.) Annual sales 8,000,000 jars. A*. B.--Genuine only with facsimile of Baron Lie big's SIGNATURE IX BLUE INK j across label. Tj be had of all Storekeepers, Grocersf and Druggists. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. THE firm of Groeschel & Co. lias this j day dissolved by mutual consent in J me witnaraw'ti 01 Jir. neuiry oamucis. Mrs. Jennie Groeschei will continue the business under t>.e finimamc of GROESSOIIEL & CO. All bills against the late firm will be paid by the new firm, and all persons owing the late firm will make payment to tlft new firm. JENNIE GROESHIIEL, IIENRY SAMUELS. Januery 9,1888. JanlOf.'J NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. 'pAXPAYERS will take notice that i the time for the collection of taxes, without penalty, for the fiscal year commencing 1st November, I38G, is extended to the 11th day of January, IggS. JAMES Q. DAVIS, Dee28td County Treasurer. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Richard S. Desportes, Plaintiff, against Cyrus William Hunter, Defendant.? Copy. Summons for Relief.?Complaint not served. To the Defendant : YOU are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in tne office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office, Winnsboro, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated 22d December. J-. D. 1SS7. OBEAR & PJOX, " Plaintiff's Attorneys. To the Defendant, Cyrus Wiiliam Hunter: Take notice, that the summons in this action, of which the foregoing is a copy, and the complaint in this action were each filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas- for Fairfield Count}*, in the State of South Carolina, a? his office in Winnsboro, in said County and State, on the 27th day of December, A. D. 1SS7. 27 th December, 18S7. OBEAR & RIOX, Dec29xGt Plaintiff's Attorneys. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. George H. Mcilaster, Plaintiff, against George L- nunter. Defendant.?Copy Summons For Belief.?Complaint not Served. XO Tilt ! . \7"0U are liereby summoned and reX quired to answer the cumplaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office, V? innsboro. South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, thj plaintiff in this action will apply to thi Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated 29tli December, 1887. OBEAR & RIOX, Plaintiff's Attorneys. To the Defendant, George L. Hunter: Take notice, that the summons in this action, of which the foregoing is a copy, and the complaint in this action, were both filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Fairfield County, in the State of South Carolina, at Winns; boro, in. the County and State aforesaid, on the 29th day of "December, 1887. : Dated 29th December, 1887. OBEAR & RION, DecSlxGt Plaintiff's Attorneys. J. E. McDonald, C. A. Douglas Solicitor Sixth Circuit. Mcdonald & douglass, , ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW >Tos. 3 and i Law Range, ' WI2TSSBORO, S. C. ; Practices in all the State and" Unitec States Courts. ' NOTICE OF PAKTXEKSHIP. THE undersigned have this day formed a partnership for the practice of Law I under the firm name of Alston & Pat' ton-. JOSEPH K. ALSTON, : H. C. PATTOX. , I Columbia, S. 0., January 1,1S88. ; | Janlfxlm [| SEALED BIDS. i Office of County Commissioners, ? ! il2th December, 18S7. $ "VTOTICE is hereby published according to law, that sealed bids will be received by this Board up to I 12 o'clock, m., 31th, day of January, ? I for building a new spaa to tne Turner i Bridge over Wateree River, and for j repairing a portion of the same. | Specifications to be had or. application , at this oflSce. Bids mnst be accompai nied bv the names of at least two good I sureties, and any and all bids are sub to rejection. J. TURNER STEWART, j Decl3x3 Chairman. STATE ~OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIIiflELD. i By J. A. HIJSTFANT, Esq., Prolate Jtidgc: j WHEREAS,W. H. KERR, C. C. C. P., ! * V hath made suit to me to grant him . j letters of administration de bonis non of ! the estate and effects of Robert Simpson, J deceased: ! ^Tliesc are, therefore, to cite and admcn! ish all and singular the kindred and credij tors of the said Robert Simpson, deceased, ; that they be and appe?r before me, in the j Court of Probate, to be held at Fairfield I n rr j uuui" i nuu5?, rjouiu viuyiuia, uu mv; xoux day of January, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said ad| ministration should not be "ranted. Given under my hand, this 2nd day of December, Anno Dominj. 1887. Published on the 3rd day of December, 1S87. in The News axd Herald J. A. HIXSANT, j Dec3-6fc Judge of Probate. j TAX NOTICE. * ' FOR the purpose of receiving returns of property for taxation, I i will be at the places named below, on 1 the days specified, either in person or j by deputy". All persons owning per! sonal property on the first dav of JanI nary, 18SS, are required to return the ! same, under oath. Personal property, ! tnoneys and credits of every descripj tion are returnable. All persons be! twcen 21 and GO years, not physically I disabled, are liable to poll tax and will | report accordingly. Any transfers of j real estate by sale or purchase must, be noted: White Oak, Tuesday, January 10, i?sa. Woodward. "Wednesday, January 11. , * Feasterville, Friday, January 13. Buckhead, Saturday, January 14. Rufi's Store (Lloreb), Tuesday, January 17. Jenkinsyille, Wednesday, January 18. Monticello, Thursday, January 19. ludgeway, Tuesday, "Jannary 24. Centreville (Hogan's), Wedneday, January 25. Bear Creek, Thursday, Jannary 26. BIythewood, Friday, January 27. Gladden's Groye, Monday, January 30. Flint Rill (Boulvrare's Store), Tues . day, January 31. I. N. WITHERS, Auditor F. 0. DeclotillJanlO BcwHS&"fc coraamag cowreu luwn, u lOOensr&TinssofdifferaDtbieeds.H |j8fe?gS^ price* they rro worth,and-where to W *$?R?F bnythem. Directions ?or Training: M Dogs and BreedingFerrets.. Mailed m JflbaBSa^. for 15 Cents. Also Cats of Dogn fljugg'' garnishing Goods of aC fcinda.^ S Then eend fcr Practical POULi- & > 9 TRY BOGIi. 100 pages; bean- ' Jtifui colored plate; engrarinpai j&^tSg M 3 of neariy all kinds ai fowls; deacnp- m 1 tioca of the breeds; bow to caponiee; iff?L fil n plans for poota7 tocsee: icSormntion fiw? H ?i about iacabators, end where to bn ' BaffiJEfl ?! U Esss from best stock at 81w>U)MSalW ? 1 ^ Hso-roaneed the BOOS.OP CAGE U 1 2^B1Bj6s. 120 Pages. 150 iUns-H . 9 ' t-d&i tnLtion?- BeanUfoT eolored plate. R >1 ftTrcstmfflit siid bwyl?ng (rf flllkiiiQiCirt m 5 afc# biztSA, for plecsnre and profit. Diseaeee JS a \Rw sad their can. HowtODaSa and stock Wt 5<$figf' an Aviazy. All about Parrota. Prices of Wj J Jg3SS-g?all kinds birds, cages, etc. Mailed foe 11 8 Jf 15 Cents. TheTHree Books, 4Gyxs..Ej I ? ) ASSOCIATED FANCIERS^ R !/Li*JBJJLaS^^S!!S^a Ml IB^ rv TTTTTrril I A nxjn wjtuLXJCi TUBS PLOW! PRICE, $2.00 WILL DO THE WORK OF MY $5 PLOW. XX BRIGHT ENGINE OIL, 50 cents per gallon. nVTJXTVER OITj 90 cents per gallon. Cheaper and better~tban tallovr. " COOK STOVES, $10.00 UP. HEATING' STOVES -IN GEEAT VABIETY. A lot of fancy Baskets at cost to close out Tinware, Woodware, Hubs, Spokes and Rims. J. H. CDOOKGS. ARBUCKLES' name on a package of COFFEE iS a guarantee of excellence. ARIOSA COFFEE is kept in all first-class stores from, the Atlantic to the Pacific*COFFEE is nerer good when exposed to tko air. Always buy this brand in hermetically, sealed ONE POUND PACKAGES* - > . FOR LITER, STOMACH AND KIDNEYS. Simmons1 Hepatic Compound, Simmons7 Liver Regulator, II. II. P., Merrel's Ucpatinc, Calisaya Tonic, Celery Bitters, Apepsia, Seven Barks, Smith's Liver Tonic, Compound Essence of Pepsine, Tropic Fruit Laxative, Popular Liver and Kidney Cure, Jacob's Cordial, Extract of Buchu, Warner's Safe Cure, Harter's Elixir of Wild Cherry, Blackberry Cordial, Seltzer Aperient, Sprudel Salts, Sal Muscatelle, Essence of Ginger, HanvzLcil Water. McMASTER, BRICE & KETCHES. w. L. Mcdonald,^ ATTORNEY AND.COUNSELLOE AT LAW, Xo. 5 Law Range, WINXSBOKO, S. C.