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c\ 7 ***, ^ LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. WEDNESDAY., FEBRUARY 8, : : : 1J5SS *' Terms oy The Xf?"s and IIeralz>.? k Tri-weekly edition, three dollars per ank . num, in advance. Weekly edition, one dollar and fifty eent3 per annum, in advance. Rate? vo& Advertising.?One dollar P'-r minion) for the first insery t - i;, :iiui iiity cents per inch for 6ac-h subs \iu-iiz i;:.ser*.?:ii. These rates apply to ' * a !Vi-niVv.;;f5?:s < ?'every character, and are > > b:e sTij-.-tly in advance. Obituaries [ ' u: respect are charged for as k , adve AEarriage notices, and PK, - r-pi:-::::!...;.i.ec::ients of deaths, are pubi: .i-. i free, u:i'j are solicited. Liberal terms : consrae? advertisements. , ' 7 OCR AGENTS. Jxo. A. Desi'Oiites, Ridge way, S. C. Jas. E. Craig, Blackstock, S. C. ^ . Samuel Clownet, Woodward, S. C. W. W. Crosby, Crosbyville, 8. C. ^ V*. J. Joiixsox, Blythewood, S. C. F. C, Lvpo, Monticello, S. C. |1| i y H. il. Zealt, Dawkins, S. C. T. G. Patrick, White Oak, S. C. Adver>is^in?aJi?. The .Cry Is?Groeschcl & Co. Notice -T. K. Elliott, Cashier. Stoves? W. W. Ketchin, Agt. ? Jb'or Family Groceries?K. P. Lumpk > kin. \ . At "Wholesale?McMaster, Brice & ^ , Ketchin. Mother's Friend?Mcilaster, Brice & Ketchin. Administrators Notice?Jas. W. ^ # Bankhead, Admr. ?:ui liners. ?A little cottou still comes in. ?Guano is arriving by car^pads. ?Fvftii at this late day some cotton is being picked. ^ ?There have been brought to town x over five hundred mules this season. ?New subscribers arc coming in very well, but there is room for many more. 1 k -v. ?The doctors and undertakers are ^ , in a bad way. Yery little sickness in town. v. ?Ben Tolicrson, colored, of Brice _ * township, Uie<"at the poor-house Janu. arv. 29. k?Before buying anything it would - be well to look over the columns of The News ani> Herald. , ? Farmers have gone hard to work ' clearing up new grounds, rebuilding fences, sowing oats and preparing fe. generally for a new crop. ?Competition will grow pale with H ^ " * fear, when they see the large stock of z|;'. shoes Q. D. Williford & Co. arc getting ff" _ - in daily from the be?tmanufactories. * r f ^ ?It may be of interest to farmers to ^ % know that the price of acid phosphate x N has been advanced fifty cents to one dollar, according to gradeand amount. " - ?A big corn crop this year will ^ put farmers in a good condition.' . ? There lias b6en more corn made in ? this county the past year than for five years. ?(Jroeschel & Co., advertise a great t . . variety of goods in their combination ^ v store. Yoa can find everytnmg to eat * and drink there, and at the cheapest Drices. N * \ v ?A very enjoyable social entertainment was given at the residence of Mr. J. W. Bolick; on Monday night. The t young people enjoyed themselves j, thoroughly. ?We hear of many candidates in , this "candidate ye?r." Every candir , date onght to be the first one to come f . out. This piece of advice is given I without charge. ?Amotion was made before Trial Justice Cathcart on Tuesday to set aside a lien warrant in the case of * ^ Daniel McCullough vs. Jim Xeil. The warrant was set aside. ' ?Mr. Marshall W. Moraft left the 1 ' Flint Hiii neighborhood last w'eek for Fiorida, his future home, carrying f_ with him several negro laborers, which . * * are scarce in that section. | . . ?Our cox-respondents will not take p offence-from the fact that their comt mtmications do not appear promptly. - . Oar space at present is inadequate, *, but all will appear in tipe. ?Mr. R. P. Lumpkin advertises . ' family groceries, tobacc^ wines, \ liquors and cigars. He also' sells fire proof oil, which is warranted. Give him a call before purchasing anything in his line. ?The News and Herald is glad to * receive anything in the line of sub ' " scription, but it draws the line on \ . * stamps. Subscribers will please not * S2ud us this, currency in the payment ? of subscriptions. t { ?"A," the writer of the original ^ 4 article on cotton culture is a progres. "} sive farmer and a good book-keeper. His figures can, therefore, be strictly j relied upon. "B?s" suggestion, thereL ? fore, that no one should leave Fair ~ T field, is eminently wise. " ?An old negro man, helpless with * "%ge was frozen to death last week in the eastern part of the County. His daughter who lived with him, went L .. to Columbia, leaving him alone, with l v* out assistance. He had three grown . sens and daughters in the neighbori i ' hood. ?ill*. \Y. W. Ketchin has succeeded ' \ . Mr. J. II. Cummings in his business. . He advertises in this issue tin ware, ' stoves, hollov/ware and general honseW , * - furnishing goods. He not only has the goods, but is always ready to / repair stoves, eic. He gives the best ^ P? prices oil stoves, and you shouldn't tfBfe fail to see him. ?The Agricultural Department at - Washington shows in its annual re rport, that in South Carolina last year ' - there were 97,198 acres planted in ) oats, and that 4,607,000 bushels were made, value ^2,71S,130; 1,501,322 acres in corn gelding 15,013,000 ' _ bushels, value $9,308,090; 192,637 . r "acres in wheat yielding 1,233,000 bushels, value $1,220,670. ?At a meeting of the Agricultural , Society at Columbia, ^Ir. N. C. Robertson was placed on the premium list for the next ar.nnal fair. In the matter of awarding the premiums for the largest yield of field crops ou one acre, it was found that only one premium could be awarded. In all other cases all the conditions had not been ob B r servecT. Mr. Juo. G. Mobley, ol Fair1 ! . field, was awarded the first premium, $75, for the largest yield of pea vine 'hay on one acre of land, viz.: 4,917 pounds at a cost of ?10.2o. Lac / Personal.?Miss Nellie Davis is teaching in Monticello. Mrs. Margaret II. Gaston, of Chester, is visiting Mr. James A. Brice. Mr. Jas. D. Fraser, of Edgefield, a former citizen, was in town on Monday. Mr. Alex. Doty, of Kentucky, is visiting his brother, Mr. W. R. Doty. ?FOR FRAGRANCE. ELEGANCE and Durability, Barrett's Imperial Cologne. McMASTEK, BRICE & KETCHES. Before the" Trial Justice.?In the . cases of the State vs. Arthur Williams, aggravated assault and battery, and Peggy Harrison, same offense, heai'd before Trial Justice Cathcart, on Tuesday, both defendants were discharged. In the case of the State vs. J. "VV. Richardson anif Jesse Humphreys, assault and battery, the defendants were sent n? to the Circuit Court. Death.?Mr. Robt. J. McCreight, | of Camden, died on Wednesday last, j He was a brother of the late Jas McOreight, and Wm. HcCreight, of Cheraw, who died last June. He was the youngesj of three brothers and is the last of a large family, He was a native of "VVinnsboro, and an uncle of our townsman, Mr. Jos. W. Mc Creight. He was over seventy years of age at the time of his death. TRY GILDER'S PILLS ^ For tlie Liver. ilcMAsTER, BlilCE ? EETCHIN. Unclaimed Letteks.?The following is a list of letters remaining in the PostofBce at Winnsboro, S. C., Feb n i OD-T . ruary u, xoo< . Yance Allen, Miss Louea Ashford, Butler Austin, (colored), A dm Danol, Elaxander Huey, Miss Millia Jackson, j S. L. Mando. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they were advertised. DuBose Eglestox, Postmaster. \ . . Fike.?Several days ago some splinters were discovered on top of one of the sills in Mr. "W. J. Ilerron's house, -about four miles from town,.with kerosene sprinkled around. It was plainly an attempt at incendiarism. On the night of the 1st February the kitchen w?S discovered to be on lire, and was buried to the ground. The rear portion of the house also ignited, but by the timely efforts of neighbors the dwelling was saved. The kitchen was not occupied nor used for cooking purposes. ?H. H. P., or Hill's Hepatic Panacea cures Sick Headache. In 20 minutes. For Constipation it has no equal. McMASTER. BRICE & KETCHEST. SalesdaI".?Salesdav on Monday brought a large crowd to town notwithstanding the inclement weather. The following sales of real estate took place: In the case of Will. Ryan, Assignee, vs. Thos. Anderson, 1,2664 acres, purchased by Wm.H Lyles for $7,000. ' Mortgage sale by Geo. Alden, Agent, given by John Benton and Others, 7'3i acres, purchased for $650. A large quantity of the regulation, "pings" were sold, as wej-e also some finer stock. After the usual routine the Sheriff disposed of a lot of fruit trees to the highest bidder. Notice to Pensioners.?The following circular has been sent from the Comptroller's Office, which will be of interest to pensioners: Please take notice that the Board of Approval appointed under an "A'ct to provide for the relief of certain soldiers and sailors and the widows of soldiers and sailors of the late war between the States," approved December 24,18S7, have construed the word income in sections 2 and 4 of said Act to mean gross income from any source. In cases already forwarded to the Board where any" other,construction has been placed on the word income you will please- at once notify the Board of such fact. , J. S. Verxer, J. H. Earle, W. Z. Leitxer, Pension Board. REMEMBER, PLEASE, EL 12. P. Cures sick headache in twenty minutes. MclIASTER, BRICE & KETCHES. Grand and Petit Jurors.?The following is the list of t?e grand and petit jurors drawn to serve for the ensuing year and the spring term of Court, respectively: Grand Jurors?Thomas Blair, Osborne Boney, J. Henry Brice, W. B. Woodward, Jr., S. S. Gibson, W. A. Neil, John B. Johnston, G. H. Smith, Jerry G. Ford, John C. Mackorell, Jas. W. Weir, Wm. W. Macon, John Boulware, Nathaniel Dunbar, Jas. D. Aiken, J. A. F. Coleman, Joseph C. Caldwell, Jno. JR. Lumpkin. Petit Jurors?Philip Landecker, Alex. Woodward (colored), H. Y. Smith, Nelson Marshall (colored), r t >t t?j ouiiii ju. >v tuuug, o. -ax. j-iuui iiigtviij John G. Brown, J. H. Clamp, W. T. Boyle, B. H. James) C. K. Douglass, Jas. T. Lemrnon, Edward W. Mason, Samuel S. Coleman, Benjamin G. Tennant, Thos. C. Rains, Israel Battel', A. F. Ruff, Martin D. C. Colvin, Herbert W. Ruff, Charles E. Cathcart, TV. J. Clowney, Daniel G. Robertson, Jas. B. Frazier, White Brice, R. C. Gooding, H. Y. Trapp, T. D. Feaster, Wm. S. McDonald, Peter C. Thomas, Arthur Blizzard, Wiley Broom, Robt. J. Mackorell, S. C. Broom, Thos. P. Bryson, Wm. H. McConneJl. What Am I to Do ? The symptoms of Biliousness are unhappily but too well known. They differ in different individuals to some extent. A Bilious man is seldom a breakfast eater. Too frequently, alas, ne nas an excenent appeuie i?r nyuiuo but none' for solids of a morning. His tongue will hardly bear inspection at a^y" time; if it is not white and furred, it is rough, at all events. The digestive system is wholly out of order and Diarrhea or Constipation may be a symptom or the two .may alternate. There are often Hemorrhoids or even loss of blood. There may be giddiness and often headache and acidity or flatulence and tenderness in the pit of the stemacb. To correct ail this if not effect a cure try Green's August Floicer, it cost but a trifle and thousands attest its efficacy.* 4 * L ITEMS FROM RLTTHEWOOD. Work was resumed upon the new llethodist church a few days ago, and doubtless will be continued until completed. Dr. Boozer, of Columbia, was in town to-day on professional business. Tae genial doctor made quite ?f favorable impression upon our citizens, and we presume also upon his pocket. Messrs. Shull and company, the champion fox hunters of Columbia, have been with us for several days, and have had a number of splendid runs. We had understood that the gallant old Major with his Rockton braves were to have been in the ring, but when the long roll was beat he failed to put in an appearance, we were sorry the Major slipped up and well we presume he was having a ruu of his owu on the C. P. Line. Mr. S. C. Duke will soon move from this vicinity to Flat Branch. Mr. J. W. Brown is visiting his two sons in Georgia and Alabama, where they removed several years ago. Mis3 Alle'e Parker is visitiug relatives on Bear Creek. Mr. E. M. Flaherty and Miss Minnie Harmon were united in matrimony on Sunday last at the residence of the bride's mother, the Rev. W. H. Arial officiated. R. Dlythewood, S. C., February 5, 1888. CR OSB YVILL E ITEMS. Mr. Jas. L. Boulware and wife left a short time ago for Louisiana which Stato they expect to make their home. Mr. Boulware is a promising young man, and we regret very much his loss to this community. Uapt. J. F. V. Legg was taken quite sick-on last Sunday night. We are glad to learn that he is able to be out again. Mr. W. J. Keller has been very sick, but he is mow able to be up. The Rev. J. D. Mahon, preached a very interesting sermon on the "building of of the tabernacle," last Sunday, at Cool Branch. He will preach there on the fourth Sunday in each month this year. - - ? - ^ x- TT T T7< TlT we are giau 10 see iur. n.o. a?. >r. Coleman returned to the office of trial justice again. He made a good officer, and his many friends congratulate him on his return to office. "We hear that Mr. J. B. Crosby has opened a store of general merchandise at Shelton. Mr. J. (*. liVoiling is making an effort to establish a post offiee at bis store. "We are to haye a daily mail on this route after the*first of July. It will be a great convenience to the community/ The survey of the Gr. C. & N. R. R. runs in about three miles of this place. _ C. SQUIBS FROM ALBIOS. Our town, Albion, cannot quite bur.st of the size of our neighboring town, Woodward, but we don't know what if mav become in the distant future. It is quite young yet. Atpresent we have but one store, carried on by Messrs. Henry & Stevenson. Oar mail facilities svill be greatly im-1 proved in the near future by coming daily. From the many colunags of smoke seen rising all around, the nffmers seem tohave gone towork in earnest Thespirits, and pHfbablv the prospects, of the farmers have been much improved by the generally good crops of last rear, and they seem to begin, this year's routine of work with abetter will, and it is to be hoped that they may, after the closest attention to business, together with regard to economy, realize a larger surplus than was generally realized from last year's crops. New Hope school is conducted by two efficient teachers, Mr. R. A. Lee and his sister, Miss Susie, who has charge j of the music department. We will soon be favored with the presence of Mr. R. G. Simonton as a neighbor in oar immediate vicinity. He has recently erected a handsome and commodious residence which, perhaps, looks a little suspicious for a man of his celibacy. We are sorry to learn that Mr. W. L. Rosborougn has declined the office of trial justice. There seems to be an abundance of game, in the way of partridges, in this section. We met a young man a few days ago who claimed that he had killed three hundred and fifty. He' gave evidence of being an indefatigable sportsman by having a hole worn in the shoulder of his coat. Wishing von an abundance of success, l. ? * LETTER FROM MORRIS CREEK. 3lessrs. Editors: After eleveu days ' absence from home, (a longer time j than I have been from my family in about forty rears,) 1 am reminded, by ! reading your paper, of my promise to j furnish occasionally items from my portion of our county. As to items of general interest a great dearth is now prevailing. And I am a little afraid to manufacture such articles, lest they might be found to be of doubtful material. This dearth, however, may speak well for our people, inasmuch as a large portion of our news items consists of casualties, aud those who are very busy have little or no time to get them up. Those of our people who ventured to sow fall oats are so far pleased with the prospects. The clicking and clattering of hammers at the quarry of Stewart, Oman <fc Cc. have caased for a time, probably to be resumed about April. Mr. Collins and Mr. Roberts left last week for Lathonia, Ga. Mr. Timman, who has been here for some years and who has innde quite a favorable impression on our people, still remains. Your laudable efforts to make your paper the people's paper is not only commendable, but is stricking the koy note to success. Our intelligent farmers could be of lasting benefit to our people by giving them the results of their experiments, as well as other light from mature experience. MORRIS CREEK. COTTOy CULTURE. Messre. Editors: In your issue of January 25, "A" gives us the cost of raising cotton and corn. 1 am delighted to know that not only cotton, but corn can be raised at so small a cost. What is generally termed '-fair" land is land that will produce from six to eight hundred pounds of seed cotton per acre. Our farmers would be greatly favored if "?A" would give a detailed account of his mode of farming. I know, Messrs. Editors, yon will give him all the space necessary. First, manner of preparing land; second, kind of manure used, when and how put in, and quantity per acre; third, when and where did he nlant. \7hether in the water-furrow or on the bed; fourth, cultivation, was it deep or shallow, and kind of plows used. I feel satisfied "A" can make a satis/ factory statement of the minutest detail of everything connected with his farm, and in justice to his brother [ farmers I know he will show us how we cau raise cotton and com so cheap, and pnt us on the road to wealth, and enable us to get out of the road that leads to the far West for corn, etc. Jnst to think, Messrs, Editors, our main product can be sold right here at 200 per cent, above the cost of production. Even "A", with his "b-i? luck" and "bad management," can get 100 per cent, for his corn above the cost of production. a Suppose every farmer in Fairfield woufd farm so that his cotton would cost him from to 4. cents per pound^ and his corn from 40 to 50 cents per bushel, would we not have a healthy state of things? Will any man, young or old, think of leaving South Carolina, old Fairfield particularly, wheu. cotton and corn can be raised at a cost given by "A"? No, sir. Clean up your briar patches, drain the wet spots and fill up washes and stay in old Fairfield. d. $ REPLY TO "B.? ^ - 1 Jlessrs. jbaitors: iteiying- on i>& assurance that "you will give all the space necessary," I willingly- reply to A his courteous request. I was very particular in statiug in my article that the item of "interest on investments" was not included in the j account. This would, of course, add; considerably to the cost. "B" must also recoiled; that the j seasons of last year were unusually j favorable for cotton production at a j comparatively small expense. He will also notice that my yield j was far above the average, (about J 1,000 pounds seed cotton per acre), j This I credit largely to the superior j quality of the land, and modestly j claiming some little for mv own man- j T * i *1 rromont v* There ?is, perhaps, another . point which should have been stated. About ten acres were "broadcast" with stable manure. For this manure no charge was entered against the cotton, as I consider the improvement in the land fully equals cost of manure. These ten acres made fully ten tales. My manner ol preparing land and cultivation differed very liitle from that usually pursued, and I shall mention only the points of difference. Grass and stubble laud was broken up in January. "Laying off" rows, which I think is the most important of all work on our hilly lands, was finished March 25. This was done on", all mr place, tenants and hirelings working together for the time under my immediate direction. I Used for the purpose a pockct spirit level, and made one plow follow me in "laying off" guide rows as nearly level as possible, and as far apart as the uniformity of slopes would permit, varying from forty -to a hundred feet. These "lauds" were? then "laid off,:* into three-foot rows by the other plows?one plow commenciug on the upper and one on the lower side of a land, making the short rows in the middle. ' ? I My success in preventing wasumg was very gratifying. In these furrows the fertilizers, aSout two hundred pounds per acre, were put and bedded on as usual. I used four tons of acid on stubble and fresh land, and on the land where stable manure had been applied, on bare old land I used three tons of ammoniaied goods, and regret thVit I had not used the latter entirely.* * Thirty acres were planted in Peterkic seed, about five in a very fine cluster variety and the remaining in common seed. Mr. A. Williford had a field of eight acres of the same cluster variety on the Bell's Bridge road whirh. attracted great admiration. He informs me that he gathered by actual weight 1,400 pounds seed cotton per acre from it. (No seed for sale.) Cultivation was as usual until the third plowing, atfd the difference right here is a very important one. I With large swejp (2<J men; piow oniy one side of the cotton at a time. This | method is so superior to the common ore that I am surprised it has been so | little used. Try it "B" and you will be convinced. Finally, have not farmed long enough to show "B" and my brother farmers "how to make cotton i cheap" on poor land, and, moreover I am very skeptical about the possibility of its being done. There is enough money lost in Fairfield county working poor land in cotton "to put us all on the road to wealth. Three and one-half acres to mak^abale of cotton! That is the average, and still the people live, increase and multiply. If this be a fart, why should it surprise one to hear that acrop of nearly a bale t-n. Ar.ni.it o/?vo eVirmlrl r>r\cf Iasc than fivP CV avi V/ ouwiuu www AVWW cents per pound to make it. Of the two statements I think the former the more iucredible, and I call upon t;BJ? to "arise and explain" how it is done. ^ -4t Fall Drought on the Yield of Cotton. ARTICLE THREE. Messrs. Editors: In order to ascertain how long it takes shapes to develop blooms at different growths of the stalk and during the summer, a few years after I commenced to farm, I selected an early stalk or two of young cotton in a favorable locality, and noticed often for the first shapes I could discover and the time it would take for them to develop blooms, and it took from 3U to .31 days. Again, about the 20th of July, I marked about eight shapes as soon as the}' could be discerned, when the stalk was growing vigorously and the days long with short, warm nights, and nearly all of them bloomed in 16 days. I marked on the 16th day of August last, four shapes, three ot them shed off and the one that remained bloomed oil the 7th day of September, 23 days. I marked cotton blooms of the 1st day of September, don't recollect date of year, in order to see if they would mature and open white cotton. I marked others of the 5th in the same locality, and I noticed the size of the young" bolls of the blooms marked the first, and as the weather had been warm and favorable they had attained a larger size than I expected to see. On the 6th, after marking blooms of. the 5th, it rained and turned cool, and on marking blooms of the 10th, I noticed the size of the bolls of those marked on the 5th, not half the size of the first, in five ' days. The rain and cool atmosphere had retarded their growth. r .The marking of the blooms as above stated was to ascertain if they would mature and open white cotton, which I believed depended upon warm and dry weather rl r-?/y fV?a mAnfK oo in monr VQ [ UU11UB IUV MiWULU, ^ in. J~ blooms of the first don't open until affer frost. It depends, also, sorne; what on the locality of the field getting , the early morning and southwestern . sun. I marked blooms on a bottom near a branch one year, 28th of August, which opened yellow cotton after frost. I will now sum up what the above teaches. Early, when the I cotton is young with few roots and the days are shorter and nights longer and ' cooler than mid-summer, the growth i of stalk and development of frpit is ! retarded, but at 20th of July the days > are long, nights short and warm, stalk in vigorous growth,. if seasonable, development of fruit is acceliarated, I _ . a and from August lGth the days are shortening, nights lengthening and cooler, explains'the different length oi time it takes shapes to develop blooms. \ The above statement from close ob! servation shows clearly that we need ! no rain after the 20th of August., (if not wanted at that time,) as the growing of cofton to make shapes alter the 16th of August will do no good. What the cotton needs then, if any late bolls, is maturity and this is hastened greatly by a warm, dry September. I have cut off stalks several falls about the middle of September full with late bolls and hung them up, some in the shade and almost every one would open, even those that had not attained much over half the usual i ize, and if they had remained qu the stalk in field many of them would never have opened, from the stalk still retail ing the sap and retailing the opening of the cotton. If the late bolls are dried up by warm, dry weather, so as to make them open, the seed not being fully developed are light, and the Peterkin would gin 50 pounds of lint to the 100 pounds of seed cotton. Lastly, having noticed so closely sevi eral years, the development of fruit j from blooms the latter part of August 1 and first of September. lean generally predict as to the yield of the Fate bolls from the weather in September. If warm and dry the yield will be good, but if cool, cloudy at times, with occasional rain, greatly lessened. j. nr. g. Wallaceville, S. C. Jan., 25, 18SS. LETTER FROM ROCKX3IOT7XT. Jlessrs. jEditors: The effort to get up an item or two ior putmciuiou reminds me of trying1, in my young clays, to get up something suitabbkfor 'eye of my '''best girl." Wme, read," criticisc &nd destroy. Some would be foo sweet or too committal. Found it quite difficult to avoid Scylla 011 I he one hand and Charybdis on the oilier ?not commit matrimony too soon and avoid the big, horny fist "of the stalwart buddy. We cannot follow in the wake of many of your correspondents and g.ive dark hints of marriages to take place' in the near future. Our young people don't take to matrimony very fast. They believe in "a hereafter." We have some of the sweetest young girls i and best old maids in the county. The boys arc too busy ju t now fixing a cage for the bird when caught to lose much time in the chase. Not much visiting, consequently we cannot say that Miss Swectbrier is visiting the Misses Loveweil, but if the President and his lovely and loveable wifd visit this historic portion of dear old Fairfield, we promise to send a dispatch by the "grape vine line." We hope to have a more expeditious mode of communication with the outside world. A syndicate of capitalists, whatever that may be, we guess you know as you are an editor and reside in town, have purchased the Gay den lands which included the Great Falls on the Catawba, and now in the near future this great waste of water will be utilized. Some talk of a railroad frc m Fort Lawn to the Falls. By the bv, the darkies have rented the shad fisheries and have already set the price of fish at fifty cents each. We do hope the good people will let them rot on their hands. - T n.!xl ; MISS AiauiC 0. Uruiiuei" is suuu lu | remove to your town. We hope you will appreciate and take good care of hcry as she is the last of the descendants of Richard Gaither, a revolution-* arv soldier bearing that name. She will be accompanied by her uncle, 13 r. B. W. Macon, who can tell more of the people and things of the "long ago," perhaps, than any man in the county, in the. 82 years of his age. ?. ? " SKEESICKS. ix mem oriam! On February 1,1SS7, one year ago, there died atRidgeway, Fairfield county, S. C., Charles Edward Titomas?one whom kinsfolk and friends will long hold in honored and sorrowing memory. To refer to Ills virtues in that unostentatious way,' which was characteristic o? his life, may be a source of consolation to his kindred and of good to the community that mourn his loss. To indulge in truthful eulogy now upon the occasion of the anniversary of his death is in conformity with a custom honored in its observance, and is the more obligatory since friendship has hitherto indulged onlv in a statement modest and brief of the Christian ending of a heroic life. Charles Edward Thomas was born at Mount Hope, in Fairfield county, S. C., Nov. 14, 1844. He was one of tne sons o: Dr. John P. Thomas and Charlotte Henrietta, of the Couturier family, who in the year 1836 removed from St. John's, Berkeley, and established his home in Fairfield, wliere his estate remains in the unity wherein.he bequeathed it to his family. The deceased received his training at the King's Mountain Military School, Gen. Micah Jenkins and Col. As bury Coward, Principals; and in the South Carolina Military Academy. When the war of Secession came on, although under age and of delicate frame, he promptly volunteered and began his Confederate career as First Sergeant of Capt. Croft's Company, 16th Regiment. S. C. Y., Stevens', and subsequently Capers' Brigade, Army of the West. He served with fidelity and courage on the South Carolina coast and in the Southwest until well-nigh sick unto death, he yielded to a wasting disease and reached home on furlough. After his restoration to moderate health he received the appointment of Lieutenant and did duty as drill master at Camps of Instruction until Appomattox relieved him of military responsibility. The war ended, he bravely began the struggle lor independent civil living. He started in mercantile business in Columbia. but having married Miss Thomas, of Ridge way, S. C , he moved subsequently to that place, wher<\ as a merchant and farmer, lie livo-7 comparatively brief life. He sen in. a member of the Leglature: was elected Major of a Fairfield battalion of citizen soldiery; and was finally appointed a Trial .Jm>tice at Ridgeway. which office he held at the time of his death, and which he adorned by the qualities of intellectual appreciation of legal ques.ions, judicial fairness and sound judgment. During this period of h:s career at Bidegway, Major Thomas had put on Christian harness, and zealous in good works, became one of the pillars of the church of his forefathers, at St. Stephen's, near Ridgeway. Esteemed and beloved in his community by all classes, and recognized without undue self-assertion as one of its sood geniuses and leading spirits, Major Thomas ?never a robust man?after much suffering, which was borne with Gou-given ph.losophy, died February 3, 1887, in the midst "of his grief stricken family, having, in addition to the devoted ministrations of his own family, been waited upon during ' his illness with womaniy tenderness by I friends outside of the Iamily circle, and j cheered in his last moments by the pres ence.ol mother, wne, cmiureu ?uu ymcu near and dear to his loyal heart. A courageous soldier, a patriotic citizen, an independent spirit, a man pure, just, highminded, devoted to principle and obedient to duty, a person faithful in all of life's best relations, and illustrating in modest way many shining Christian graces, the deceased, whose record' we recall, was indeed true to family and to country. Enduring hardness as a good Soldier of the Cross, to him may be applied?as we trust ?the precious Scriptural praise that he walked humbly and earnestly with his God. "A good name is rat- er to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold." T. Columbia, S. C., January SO, 1SS8. Eucklen's Arnica Salv?. The Best Saly$ la the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and ail Slcin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents pe: box. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketcnin. * * ; 1 Wonderful Cures. W. D. Hoyt & co., Wholesale and Ret'" . Druggists of Rome, Ga., say: "We ha,( been selling Dr. King's New Discooeiy Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnic* Sal re for two years. Have never handlec remedies that" sell as well, or give suel universal satisfaction. The have beer some wonderful cures effected by thes* medicines in this city. Several cases oi pronounced Consumption have been entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery, taken in connection with Electric Bitters. "We guarantet them always. Sold by He Master, Brice & Ketcliin. " * ca?gaiy ? i j. < y wr??? .NEW ADVERTISEM-EXTSAMOXTH. No capital reiJJOUU quired. A good chance to make money. Apply for territory at once. B. S. Lauderbach Co., Newark, N. J. DATPMTQ F- A. LEHHAM, X A .1 JLjIN 1 u Washington, D.C. Send for cirev.'ar. WANTED Immediately, Ladies to work for a wholesale house on Needlework at their homes (Sent any distance.; Good pay can be made. Everything furnished. Particulars free. Address Artistic Needlework Co., 335 8th St., New York City. CURE DEAF. Peck's Patent Improved Cushioned Ear Drums PERFECTLY RESTORE THE HEARING, whether deafness is caused by colds, fevers, or injuries to the natural drums. Always in position, but invisible to others and comfortable to wear. Music, conversation, even whispers heard distinctly. We refer to those using them. Write to F. HISCOX,v849 Broadway, cor. 14th st, Xew York, for illustrated book -of. proofs free. I^JLUWu PARKER'S *W?mm HAIR BALSAM Clean, as cr.d boantSfie3 tho hair. Promotes a luxuriant prowth. Never Fails t:> Restore Gray CarcsectU? cluMvwsaad hair fnlllng HINDFBCdRfSSa Tho safest, sure?, aad bet* cure for Corns. Bunions, Ac. Stops ail pain. En-cjres comfort to th*? feet. Never fails to cure. 15 cents at lirugjfisls. Kiscox <? Co., K. Y. LIEBIG- COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT. Finest and Cheapest Heat Flavoring Stock for Soups. Made T>tchi?c ft-n1 Snn<?ps. Annual sale 8.000,0000 jars. LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT. An invaluable tonic. "Is a success and a boon for which nations should feel grateful."?See "Medical " Tjancpt " GEM' WITH BLUE " SIGNATURE OF BAROX LIEBIG in fac-simile across label. Highly recommended as a night cap instead of alcoholic drinks. LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRA.CT OF MEAT. To be had c? all Storekeepers, Grocers and Chemists. Sole Agents for the United States (wholesale onlv'i. C. David & Co., 9 Fen churcli Ave., London, England. AT WHOLESALE. Paper Bags and Wrapping Paper. McMASTER, BRICE & KETCI1TN. NOTICE. FROM the 1st of February to the 1st of October the Winnsboro National Bank witl be open for business bet-ween the hours of 9 a. m. and 2 p. tn. Those interested will please take notice. T. K. ELLIOTT, Cashier. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of J as. 0. Nichols, deceased, will present the same, duly attested, without delay to the subscriber. JAS. W. BANK HEAD, Feb8x3 Administrator. MOTHERS FRIEND. Bradfield's Resrulator, 11 dozen S. S. S., 2doz. H. H. P., 7 doz. Sweet I Gum and Mtlleiu, 6 doz. McMaster's ' Sure Cure, 6 doz. Cologne, Brewer's Lung Restorer, Roger's Relief, Holmes' Dentrifice, Salter's Eye Lotion. Just received, also, Fresh Garden Seeds and Onion Sets. McMASTER, BRICE & KETCHIN. SEED CORN FOR SALE. ABAZILIAN CORN". Forty bushels to j the acre. No fertilizers used. Stands drought better than common corn. Floumade from it equal to that made of the best wheat. Mr. W. H. Stork is my Agent in Winnsboro. Call and get a package; 25 cents per quart. L. C- CHAPPELL, References?Mrs. W. C. Rabb, Mrs. Robt. Crawford and Mrs. C. H. ScruggsFebli.3 SIOTES! ! I I COOKING- & HEATING STOYES | always on hand. i Also, tinware, hollow-ware, Jars, Flower-Pot 5,'and general household furnishing goods. STOVES, TINWARE, &C., EE PAIRED All work guarantee d first class. Everything at prices to suit the times. When in town give me a call. One door north of P. Landecker & Bro.'s. W. W. KETCHIN, Agt.. Successor to J. H. Cummings. THE CRY IS STILL THEY ME, GROESCHEL &'CO. HAS OPENED i COMBIATM STOEE, WHERE YOU WILL FIND BACON, Meal, Flour, Grits, Lard, Oil, Sugar, Coffee, Starch, Salmon, Mackerel, Lye, Axle Grease, Baking Powder, Soap, Pickles, Corned Beef, Pickled Beef, Sardines, Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Ink, Pencils, Blacking Brushes, Brooms, Cakes, Candy, Spice, Pepper, Cloves, Nutmeg, Bologna Sausage and Magnolia Hams. OUR LIQUOR DEPARTMENT Is stocked with the oldest and finest Corn and Rye Whiskies, Wines, Brandies, &c. OUR RESTAURANT Is always open, where you can get the best of tne season. Come to see us. />*nAnt?nm7T 9m, fM\ VriVILOVJJLLjJU 06 \J\7. BOOKS OF SUBSCRIPTION. NOTICE is hereby givec that books will be opened on the 10th of February, 1S38, at the store of ilcMaster, Brice & Ketchin. for the purpose of receiving subscriptions to the ^airfield Savings and Loan Acsociation. J. Q. DAYIS, W. G. JORDAN', J. M. STEWART, J. M. BEATY, U. G. DESPORTES, r. M. BRICE, T. W, LAUDERDADE, A. F. RUFF, C. A. DOUGLASS, T. H. KETCHIN, B: J. QAUTTLEBAUM, vian3ifxt<I Corporators, < * SI FLUSHED WI1 > I i ( j ?a ari | RADIANT W_ A GREAT SLAUGHTER IN WINTE ; not to pack away a dollar's worth of Wint Goods. We are going to sell them at som Ladies, if you want Dress Goods, now i Great Bargains in every department Rei ' THOMSON'S GLOVE-FITTING CORSf Unbleached Domestics. We are selling i VALUES IN BLANKETS. clothing, clothing at Gents' Fnrntshing Goods oi THE BEST 50c. SHIRT YOU EVER SA^ THE BEST $1.01 A. few Cases of Boots at manufacturers' prices. We mean to have a clearing out r Q. D. WIL. THI arvr /n a wr # CLOTHING. We can show yon some rare bargains in separately. Come at once and witness DUCEMENTS, HAT?. HATS Many big values in Soft and Stiff Hats, season. SHOES. SHOI No flattery, "no chesnut," when we sa finest line of GENTS' FINE SHOES sold i Oar prices are always the very lowest; b iu pricing fifteen pairs of Fine French Cal stitches to the inch, Button Bals and Congi at a great sacrifice to make room for Spring ^ will Ka ^ni?u f/% jj. W6 can nc your iwi w c ?yiu quiv w J. M FOR S Gents' Furnishing C lothing in suits, Extra Pants, Coats ai Yonths' Suits and Overcoats, vjniiaren-s o and Children's sizes?large lot. In Hats w order. Shirts for Men and Boys. "We st SH1HT for the reason that we have never i and sizes. Cravats direct from Manufac: styles. Gloves. Call and see our immei Suspenders, Hosiery and Underwear. Dry Goods 3 Full Stock of Domestic Goods. We agre prices. Another lot of those Heavy Cottor two. Flannels, Blankets, Ginghams, Pr Towels, Towelling, Cassimeres, Jeans. T A T^TTTVQ' TYU!T> JU?\_L/JLJJJIO _ Notions, Underwear, Corsets, Bustles, C< Cashmere Shawls, Dress Goods, Trimmin; are proud of our success in this department that we are constantly receiving new goood cheapest lot of Ladies' Coverings we have < shoeNdepa "We are paying close attention to Shoes, a glance at this "department. All goods guars REFUNDED. DRUG AND BOOK J We have moved this department in the st Fienniken, and the stock will be found fa Oils, Window Glass, Wrapping Paper, Paj We cau show a complete stock in all line ing you through when you call on us. We have two Ladies to assist us in our I will always be warm and comfortable. M'MASTER, BRICJ F?nfiT RriiRfirifis i JL UUU J VIA W W VAdhviri Citron, Raisins, Currants, Pare Pfl] Ground Spices. TRY A PLUM PUDDING. Mines Meat- If yon want the best buy ATMORE'S, take no other, because you can buy inferior goods at Iowerj>rices. Apple Butter, Apples, Jugs, jjaies, jnois, \ PLAIN AND FRENCH CANDY. Al A lot of Imported Scotch Orange Marmalade, something fine; Macaroni., (jrp 1 and Cheese, Imported Pickle "and iiS Sauces, Canned Goods of every kind. ; Try a Can of my Sugar Corn* Gro| cerv Stock full in every line. When you want material for a fruit Cake send me your list with the cash j and I will fill it. | All the above Goods are fresh and pure. A trial solicited. A wi R. M. HUEY. JJ ? ? _____ ^g, TTTTfl !?? i c: i 'H VICTORY >- * u [TH JOY! __ v ' '"J R GOODS. "We are determined er stock to make room for Spring le price. s your chance to buy them cheap. member we handle "the celebrated ]T. A large stock of Bleached and hem close. We have some i5ibr A GREAT SACRIFICE. ae of our specialties. Y! ) SHIRT ON THE CONTINENT. cost. SHOES! SHOES! at let-live ^ acket. Come and see. LIFORD & CO. 5 ) SILVER - A . PTYYTPTTTwi V7J-i V/ XIII -i-1 r Saits, or Coats, Pants and Yests oar GREAT CLEARANCE INHATS. just to make room for the Spring CS. SHOES. iv we carry the handsomest and iu the Boro. nf irief nnrrr ttt/? part OQtnnisll Vftll UU J UOU UVIT I* V VMM ? If, genuine h..u i-sewed, sixteen ress, which we wish to close out Styles. jit the eye and pocket. . BEATY & BRO. _ ALE. . I Department. id Vests, Overcoats, Boys' and aits, &c. Hats in Men's Boys, e have just received our fourth ill sell the celebrated PEARL found a better. Collars all styles turers, splendid assortment, all ise stock and examine quality. <Department. :e to protect our customers in i Flannels to arrive in a day or ints, Table Damasks, Napkins, A.RTMENT. >liars and Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, gs, Ladies' Coverings, &c. We , and call attention to the. fact s in it. We have the nicest and iver sold. KTMEOT. ~ ,nd all we ask is that you call and anteed as represented or MONEY )EPARTMENT. ' * ;ore formerly occupied by D. R* 11 and complete. Also, Paints, >er Bags, &cM &c. 3, and will take pleasure in show jadies' Department, and the room B & KETCHIK JUST RECEIVED. * XTTPTTT t r\T> ni? TWTT O-ivyjL vx JUU.M PDLAB FOLDING FOLSOM BUSTLES, T TWEXTY-FIVE CENTS. ?ALSO? > 5 AXK^OXS MAracs Of all colors at thirty-live cents. TOBOGGAN CAPS Of the latest styles. EIJLIXG AXD RUCHESG, ^ - i j i cheaper tnan neretoiore purcuaseu. ALSO A LOT OF MB Affl fflTRTMM) SATS AT COST To close out for a new stock. MBS. J. D. McCABLEY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS. LL persons having claims against the II Estate of Dr. C. C. Estes, deceased, 11 please present the same, duly attested, d those indebted to the Estate will make ,yment on or Derore iae jsj- u?y uj. Jiai-.u, 88, to the subscriber. MRS. M. A. EST12S, Feblxi Administratrix. v , J. s -