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local intelligence. I "Wednesday, J ply 13, : : : I088 Tkumso? Tub News and Herald.? I Tri-weekly edition, three dollars per annum, in advance. Weekly edition, one dollar and fifty cents per annum, in advance. " * Hates koii Advertising.?One dollar p.'r inch (m>i!3 minion) for the first insertion, and fiftv cents per inch for each subutfVit insertion. These rates applv to a Iwrtist*inputs. u? every character, and are p ;% bit- Nrr.ctiv in advance. Obituaries a t-ibnJ > of re>wet are charged for as <i !vt". iisi '. iiiciiiA--') t of deattis, are fiv.% nmi are solicited. Liberalterms f >r con: ruv; advertisements. A<!vtr:?*fn?enT?. Beaty's Corner Store. Potatoes?F. W. Habciricht. p* Sheriff's Sale?John D. McCarlev, S. F. C. Summons?Ragsdale & Ragsdale, Plaintiff's Attorney. Zt ml Bricn. I ?Ice for sale at Hendrix' Soda J Water Parlor. * ?Mr. W. C. Beaty is making improvements on his house. ?Mr. Jas. M. Raines has been appointed postmaster at Bly the wood. ?Several visiting yonng ladies will shortly depart hence. Consequently several young men are sick. ?The conntv commissioners were \ in session on Wednesday. Only routine business was considered. ?McMaster, Brice & Eetchin have campaign bats at $1.00. * ?The building of the Episcopal church is delayed by the tardiness of the architect who is to furnish the plan. ?F. W. Habenichl advertises in today's issue a fine variety of Irish potatoes at forty cents a peck. Give him a call. -We are requested to state that the j reunion of the 6th Regiment, S. 0. V., will be held at Chester on Thursday, August 2. ?In our report of a death lately we should have said that it was Mrs. David Cainak, who died, not Mrs. _ __JDavid Y. Camak. ?The collection on Saturday at the Baptist entertainment, including a small supplement from an unexpected source, amounted io $65.00. ?JERSEY fLATS CHILL and FE YER CURE is guaranteed by all merchants sellb. ing it to cure, or money refunded. For >vc Af<?\r?ster_ "Brice &Ketehin. i| ?-The ladies of the Baptist church desire to express through this paper, their thanks to Mr. G. H. McMasier for the use of the Thespian Hall. ?Several communications have been omitted, owing to the lateness of their reception and the press of <rfher matter. They will appear in dne time. ?The broom drill has been changed from the 26th July to 25th. This is owing to a desire of some of the young _ ladies to leave on the 26th for a summer trip. ?We are requested to state to the subscriber to the capital stock of the Elliott Gin Company, that 50 per cent, ot the stock" due, will be called for on or before Duly 20th. ?One of our advertisers told us that _._?ijisbnsine3s hadincreasad between 50 anoTo"^rqg^^this year. He atX-*| ' ?*?<rr taimr. BE iv/ULUU XI iy i< wi mv* * v? "A word to the wise is sufficient." ?Ice cold soda water and milk 9 shakes at Hendrix?s. ? * "HACKMETACK," a lasting and fragrant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aikgn. . [| ?The Sapervisor of ^Registration has deposited with Mi*. Jas. Q. Davis a number of certificates for ibe voters, of Mount Zion Township. Those interested will call and secure their certificates. f" ?=^>4I^6at2mings and "W. T. Mc\ Crorey, of this county, have been drawn as petit jurors for the United States Court, which meets in Columbia the iOurth Monday in November next. ?Twenty bales of cotton were sold in town on Saturday and four on Monday. We are informed that there ( are still plenty in tne county. jaern chants say there was a good trade on Saturday. ?"We have been shown samples of cotton bolls this week of extra large size for the season. Rain is needed here and there, but the crop generally ieinan excellent condition considering the seasons. ?Business men report trade good for this season of the year?an evidence of the bargains that can be had in Winnsboro at any time. "Winnsboro merchants are always alive, and surpass other merchants in prices. ?GILDER'S PILLS are unsurpassed and purely vegetable. For sale % McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. I ?As an evidence of the advantage of liberal advertising, we would state that a merchant said to us the other j day that his. advertisement in this ^ipaper had brought him two customers in W!nr>5 IT 3JLVJ JiUU UvTU v u muvu im . t boro. ?If you will go t>o work at once yoa can easily secure a sewing machine. We offer a fine one io any k person securing us tbe largest number : of new subscribers. Go to work, and ' in a short time you can seed re the machine. i --It having been decided to repaint the town clock and re-letter the faces, fe tbe work has been anxiously looked for; We are informed that kthe work has been postponed for a ' short while. The contract has cot yet been given out. ? I . ?The Jackson Creek neighborhood will give a basket picnic to the Couniv Alliance 011 the 27th insi.. under the anspices of the Jackson Creek Alliance. This will be merely a neighborhood affair and not for the public generally. ARE YOU ilADE miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, YeUowSkin? Shiloh's Yitalizcr is a positive cure. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. 0 ?Mr. W. II. Flenniken will soon rebuild his residence. The lumber and all necessary requisites are on the j k ground, and it only remains for the carpenters to begin work. Owing to other engagements thev workmen | will not be able to immediatelv take hold. l ?The dancing school opened at the armory ou Thursday night, Miss Selby tescber. The class numbers about 20. Some of the novices are quite green, but they hope to improve and become at least as graceful as ppssible. It will not be the teacher's fault if they do not ?The Feasterville Club met on the 11th inst. The delegates to the j recent convention were instructed to favor the primary plan for nominating a Congressman. A motion was adopted to endorse Hon. Giles J. Patterson for Governor. cTTTT ATT'tt P A T A T?T?TT TfP.WF.DT? a ^J^LJLJU V iJL KS ? ? Sositive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and anker-Mouth. For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. ?Read the advertisement of the "Corner Store." A great mid-summer clearing sale is going on there. Tlie proprietors carry a large line of goods all of which will be sold at reduccd prices, on 30 days time. This will be a good opportunity to secure bargains. ?Mr. E. B. Ragsdale has returned from Newberry where had gone to defend Will. Murphy, charged with the murder of Jno. D. Oxner, a white man. The jury found the accused not guiity. Murphy is a negro, and it was owing to Mr. Ragsdale's able defence that he was acquitted. ?As fan .evidence "of business in town last Saturday, it might be. stated tbat Mrs. J. D. McCarley sold thirtyfive hast on that day. For the dull season this is a most excellent record, and it is owing mostly to her liberal advertisements and excellent goods that-she receives such patronage. * j ?Watermelons are being offered on j the streets for sale, although they are ! somewhat small as compared with the Georgia melon. The Fairfield melon is a little late, but if you give it time it gets there over the Georgia or any melon, both as to size and luscious- j ness, and it tastes better all the time. ' I ?The ground has been broken for the buildings to be erected by Mr. ; Jas. Turner, on the lots recently j burned. The workmen are busily en-! gaged layiug granite foundations, for ! - - * 1- m mem, aim ai an eariy uaic eipect to see substantial granite buildings where there is now a desolate waste. ?The town clock, not naturally the most beautiful building in the world, was positively entrancing on Thursday. This was caused by the presence j of .several young ladies on the portico around the top. They had a splendid field-glass through which they viewed the beautiful scenery surrounding Winnsboro. ?The Rev. Mr. Neviile, of Blackstock, was robbed on Friday night by a tramp,.it is thonght, as one was seen loitering - about the place. . Mr. Neville lost a suit of clothes, his pocket-book, and some other valuables, which the thief could carry. The value of the loss could not bo ascertained. !So arrests have been made. ?If you take JERSEY FLATS occasionally you will never suffer with chills and fever. For sale by HcMaster, Brice & Ketchin. ^ ll ?Tamer's bridge, about which so much complaint has been recently made, has been completely rebuilt, and is now in the most approved condition. It has been entirely remodeled, and wagons of the heaviest loads can with perfect safety pass over it. Mr. J. A. Brown, the contractor, deserves great credit for the excellent manner in which the work was executed. ?A correspondent at DuBose's store reports several cases of fever and measles, and also remarks to the editor, "Ain't it hot? "Where do you go to get cool?" "We don't go anywhere but sit in the office and sizzle?slowly fry to death. "We would go to Greenland's icy moniiiain, but?well-newspaper men don't often take such trips. ?Mr. F. \V. Habenicht receivea a wagon load of watermelons on Friday, and he offers them at the most reasonable prices. They are large and fresh, and of a most elegant flavor, as we can testify, having sampled one. Fritz never forgets the printers when he has something fresh and nice on hand. We advise every one to call at his ice honse early this morning and sccure a good melon for Sunday. Eclipse.?An eclipse of the moon will occur on- the 22nd of July, and will be of more interest than the one of January Stb, becausc it will be more plainly setn. It will take place at midnight, and will be visible in this section.. "Weather SEroirr.?The following j is the weather report for the last j seven days: Highest temperature .. ..vi. Lowest temperature 64. 'Rainfall .1.02 inches. | The rain was general and fell steady arid will do much good. JEESEY FLATS ChilLand Fever Cure ! for sale by Monaster, Brice & Ketchin j and all druggist merchants. R A Female Physician.?The following letter "has been received by Mr. J. F. McMaster: Amboy) III, July 9,1S88.?Will yon j kindly answer me the following ques- j tions? What is the leading industry in your city? How many physicians have yon? Is there a woman in the number? Is your population that which would be* likely to patronize a woman physician? Fixe Cotton.?Mr. W. K. Doty has a field of cotton just above town that is extremely fine. It not only attracts the most favorable comment of people iu town, bnt 01 those from the country who have seen it. It is on the same field which, under bis management, made over 41 bushels of corn to the acre. The fine appearance of this prop shows what live, progressive farming can accomplish on the "worn out red hills" of Fairfield. A Sound iesal Opinion. | E. Brainbridge Munday, Esq., County Atty., Clay Co., Tex., says: "Have used : Electric Bitters with most happy results. My brother also was very low with Malarial Fever and Jaundicc, but was cured by timely use of this medicine Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life." Mr. D. L Wileoxson, of Horse Cave, Ey., adds a like testimony, saying: He positively believes he would have died, bad it not been for Electric Bitters. This great remedy will ward off, as well as cure all Malaria "Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders , stands" unequaled. Price 50c. and ?l. at McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. * y Tui'im i liTim" it {-mrmmrr?rti mm? li^'ninwrTrrrrtr The Postoffick, "As she "Works.' j ?The headline 10 thi3 article doesn't I mean that the postoffice is "built that way" now, but how it us^d to woik in the good old days of "stealing." On December, 1879, Mr. A. W. Brown sent money in a registered letter to Columbia., in payment for a canary bought by him from Hcidt Bros., of that city. The receipt ought to have been returned to him immediately, but as it was, he received it Saturday, in this year of grace 188S. This was nearly ten years between its dispatch and reception. WHY WILL YOU*cough when Shiloli's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cis., ou crs., 3na 51. i? or saie Dy ur. >y. Aiken. j| State Alliance.?The Stale Alliance was in session on the ICth and 11th inst. Twelve counties were represented. Fairfield having 12 suballiances was entitled to 12 votes in the convention. The delegates from this county were: "VV. S. Hall, Jr., L. T, Wilds, J. B. Crosby, T. P. Mitchell, C. P. A. Broom, J. H. Shoemaker, D. L. Stevenson, D. P. Crosby, N. D. Roberts. Mr. J. B. Crosby; was a member of the committee 011 : statutory law, Mr. T. P. Mitchell on the committee of McCormick system of agency. On the permanent organization Rev. James Douglass was elected chaplain, and T. P. Mitchell chairman of the executive committee. Good Farming.?We think all far- j mers should enter into the prize club j association. It will stimnlatc plant-1 ers to make better crops on less land. By doing this it will show that it does not always take a large area to make a big yield of cotton. On the contrary a small area, properly cultivated, win yield a larger crop than one not so well worked. From th? report of the Wateree Prize Association it can be : easily seen that the finest crop in the [ county will be made by ene of its members. His yield will be anywhere I between one and three bales to the acre. If all the farmers in the county would follow such an example, "hard times" would be a cry of the past. ?JERSEY FLATS will cure dysentery' n a few hours. For sale by Mcifaster, Brice & Ketchin. !! Fairfield at West Point.?Since the foundation of the West Point Military Academy, seven men from Soath Caroliuahave been honor men. Out of this number four were natives of this State. Taking the native South Carolinians who have graduated with honor at the institution we find that Fairfield famished two of them. These-twd r, e Lieutenants II. C. Davis and IX D. Gaillard. This is a matter of pride to the citizens of this county, especially when it is considered that only men of marked ability can graduate with honors at "West Point. It is a fact, often proved, that Fairfield boys alwavs take a high stand in whatever I institution they attend. The cause o? this is that the people of this county are most libei'al in their contributions to education. Lieutenant Jervey,-of Charles ton, took the first honor at West Point this year. Personal.?Lfcut. D. D. Gaillard, U. S. Corp Engineers, and wife, are visiting relatives in town. Lieut. Gaillard has been stationed at St. Aagnstine, Fla., but after a short visit here he will go. to Asheville, 2?. C., where he will remain until awaiting orders. "Rev. G. P. Watson left on Wednesday for a trip to the mountains; Solicitor iVicjL?onaia rwnrneu on Friday morning Irora an extended trip in the circuit. . Mr. A. M. Aiken who has been visiting Dr. Aiken's family left for Abbeville on Saturday. Mr. David W. Aiken accompanied him. Mrs. Effie Blakely, of Laurens, is visiting her mothers family. Mr. W. M. Propst. of The News and Herald, has gone to Lancaster for a month's vacation. The Rev. W. S. Monteith, of Columbia, was in town on Monday. ?JERSEY FLATS never fail to cure any case of Malarial or Bilious Chills and Fevers. For sale by Mcilaster, Brice & Ketchin. !l The Wixnsboro Granite Quarries.?We clip the following from the I Charleston World: "A meeting of the directors of the Winnsboro Granite Company was held in the office of Gen. Rudolph Seigiing, the president of the company, yesterday morning. There were present, Messrs. Rudolph Seigiing, A. C. HaskelL Thomas W. Woodward, James F. Redding, George A. Wagoner and Henry E. Young. Mr. Redding, the secretary and treasurer, read a long report showing the business done by j the company for the last six months, and the present condition of the corporation. This report showed that finances of the company were in an excellent condition, and that the busij ness was spreading and increasing in I volume. The stone is sold all over the United States, and is used for both paving and building in all of the large cities. The City of Charleston derived much benefit from the company since the stock has been owned and controlled here.-" ^ ! 3 _ I ESCAPED CONVICTS.? un jjionuay u daring and snccessfnl break for liberty was-made by two convicts at the penitentiary. Joe Moore and Rufus Young, the latter from Fairfield, among other convicts, were working upon the Columbia, Newberry, & Laurens Railroad bridge. As the party was about to return to the penitentiary on a boat, the two convicts attacked the guard, wrenched his rifle from him and threw him into the river. The guard attempted to draw his pistol while in the water, but the convicts seized it and prevented him from using it. Having the rifle and pistol, they ordered the guard not to attempt to hold them. They then rowed oif in the boat, carrying another convict with theni to bring the boat back. Three convicts were with the guard, besides the two who escaped. Two were in for life and one for a i | WITHOUT WAITING F I Til i We will offer for sale 150 pieces c qualities, at a bargain. A large lot of SHOES. An inspection of our stock will coi j j LADIES, act wisely; don' house. Is offering his stock of you doubt it then come and se< We mean to get rid of THE CHEAPEST FII Very Respe ii ! n ?nw hi short term. By their action in the) matter they cerfc&wily should be re-/ warded by a pardon oVu^sbortenir.g of j their term. Eufu? Young was found guilty burglary at the" September term of court, 18S2, of this county, and sentenced for life. He burglarized sev-? eral stores and houses in Eidgeway. COUNTY CONVENTION. The Delegates*?Proceedings in * Detail. The County Convention met in the Court House on Saturday, and was called to order by Chairman Gaillard, who read the authority by which the Convention^was called, this being by the order of the Chairman of the Congressional Executive Committee, G. W. Shell, of Laurens. The first matter was the election of a secretary, Mr. Jas. Q. Davis was nominated and unanimously elected. The chair stated ~zl- ~ A IUaw T>f?rtrlnr?o PlnK Vlflfl I ILim l IiU uauuauu viu^ ~v.v? been organized and received. The roll of delegates was called, and a quornm was found present. The delegates arc as follows: Jackson Creek?R. Y. Lemmon, J. G. Evans, J. G. Robinson, J. G. and J. C. Weldon. Mossy Dale?A. G. Bookman, E. Trapp, W. A. Neil, T. C. Camak. Oakland?Jno. Hollis, J. L. "Wardlaw, D. 3L Robertson. N. A. Peay, J. G. Hoilis. White Oak?J. M. Galloway, A. J. Hamilton, J. "VV. Bankhead, J. G. Brown, S. R. Johnston. . Greenbrier?W. F. Jackson, T. W. Woodward, J. R. Delleney, Dr. L T. Smith, S.R. Rutland, "W. R. Rabb. Albion?C. S. Brice, Jr., L. W. Henry, J. E. Stevenson, W. M. Banks. Bear Creek?E. II. Heins, M. L. Coopnr, H. L. Duke, Lewis Sharp, Jas. Allen. Horeb-W. N. Mason, L. D. Tinkler, A. P. Irby," J. M. Steele, T. W. Scruggs. Longtown?J. D. Harrison, J. P. Jor.es, A. "W. Matheson, R. C. Reeves, W: J. Jackson. "Winnsboro?G. II. McMaster, Jas. Q. Davis, F. Gerig, R. B. Boylston, J. D. McCarley, T. K. Elliott, J. M. Stewart. Jenkiusville?S. S. Carry, C. B. Douglass, J. A. McMeekin. "Woodward?T. M. Boulware, Jr., E. M. "Woodward, E. L. Brice, A. J. Boyd, R. G. Miller, Jno. A. Stewart. Blytbewood?W. J. Johnston, J. D, Hogan, T. C. Leilner, "W. I . Hogan, J. 3d. Raines, "W. J. Raines. Gladden's Gro^e?J. G. Mobley, C. S. Ford, "W. S. hall, D. McDonald, "W. S. McDonald. 1 - - if ? _ ITT m oaiem?u. iu. wwmgs, vv. jl. i cui" grew, J. D. Aiken, J. C. Lewis, 21, Y. Milling. Monticello?J. "WV Lvles, II. M. Zealy, J. H. Aiken, J. N. Hammond, I. C. Lupo, J. M. Ivirkland, W. P. Barrett. Ridgeway? W. M. Coleman, "W. T. Campbell, G. L. Rosborougb, R. IL McKelvey, J. IL Thomas, P. M. Spence, B. F. Austin, R. A. Meares. Cedar Creek?J. S. Gunnell, P. C. Broom, D. A. Broom, E. L. Richardson. : Feasterville? M. D. C. Colvin, "W. I W. Crosby, J. G. Wolling, T. W. ; Traylor, T. D. 0wings, J. K. Stevenson, D. R. Feaster.. Y. M. D. C.-C. A. Douglass, G. W. Ragsdale, J. N. Center, Q. D. Williford, W. C. Rion, W. D. Douglass. There were 102 memters present. Jno. D. Harrison introduced the following resolution, which was unan| mouslv adopted, with an eloquent I address which was received with | applause: ltecogmzing ana appreciating me I high character and eminent public services, in war and in peace, of onr fellow-citizen, Gen. John Bratton, Be it resolved, That the Democracy of Fairneld, in convention assembled, endorses his candidacy for Congress;, pledge to him its earnest and hearty support, and that the delegates to the nominating convention are hereby in1 stracted to make every proper and legitimate effort to secure his nomination. G. "W. Ragsdale offered the following EDIC OR THE DULL SEASON, BOUGHT, WE HAVE DE esday, Ju >f Checked and Striped Piquets and JU Black and Oolbred Silk Gloves at cost. SHOES. ivince everybody that we maintain fully A t pay one dollar for someth: - ".<& Urn . Spring and Summer Lawns ai e. our goods and we are going to i TT CESTS CORSET Off TJ ctfully, resolution which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That J. E. McDonald, Esq., Solicitor of this Judicial Circuit, having served the public faithfully and efficiently in the discharge of th&siaiies of his office for the past four years, is~entitled to all commendation, and that thi^-Convention does hereby, endorse him as""a candidate for reelection, and instructs the delegates to be hereafter elected to tiie^judicial convention to use every cndeav-fjrto secure his re-nomination. Capt. TV". N. 3I:ison, having pre-1 viously called for Ihe reading of the ' Constitution of the Democratic party of-the county, this was done by the secretary. Capt. Mason offered a resolution that all young men who are 16 years old be eligible to full membership-in Democratic clubs. Tbis brought forth mhny amendments and long discussion, when T. K. Elliott offered, a substil e, which, after discussion was laid on the table until, the regular business should be transacted. Before the regular business was entered upon, B. A. Meares intro duced a set of resolutions relating to the election of trial justices. After much discussion by members, Mr.. Meares finally accepted amendments to his resolution, which, as finally passed, read as follows: That the County Executive Committee be, and are hereby requested under the authority conferred upon them by the Constitution to enact rules and regulations for management of the primary election, to restrict the election, of trial -Justices within their respective territorial districts. That the officers of sheriff, treasu rer, clerk, auditor, judge of probate, supervisor of registration, 'jury commissioner, county commissioners, coroner, school commissioner, and trial justices are the only officers within the sense of the Constitution requiring nominations by primary election. Mr. Meares explained that the last part of the resolution was offered to settle what officers would be voted tor in the primary. Election for deletes to Congressional Convention; at Laurens, was entered into. The following delegates were elected: II. A. Gaillard, A. P. Irby, -A. 3D. Davis, T. W. Brice, C. A. Douglass, R. E. Ellison, TV. M. Coleman, J. G. Mobley. Some of the delegates wanted to hear Gen. Bratton, but he was absent from the Convention?iin another county. The chair then stated that there had been no call. issued for the Judicial Convention, but it might be well to elect delegates now. On" motion the election was held and the following gentlcrrni were elected: J. D. Harrison, \V. J. Johnston, G. W. Ragsdale, C. S. Ford, <J. A. Douglass, D. II. Ruff, W. R. Rabb, J. S. Gunnel. Jno. W. Lyles was nominated, but declined. T. W. Traylor moved that delegates to State Convention be elected. W. R. Rabb moved for adjournment. Lost. Traylor's motion was voted down, but the vote was afterwards reconsidered. After much discussion pro j aud con, on motion of R. Y. Leinmon the original motion of Traylor was laid on the table by a vote of 71?the nays being not taken, as 71 was too plainly an overwhelming majority. The unnnisneci uusmess was men taken up, being the Elliott resolution previously introduced. Motions to lay on the ta>le and various amendments were offered. After some parliamentary skirmishing the resolutions were finally adopted, reading thus: That the present membership of the ; clubs be left undisturbed in their privileges. That in future only members entitled to vote at the next ensuing general election be allowed to vote at the primafV election or for delegates to any County Convention. That the Executive Committee ascertain whether similar laws prevail in other counties in the Congressional and Judicial Districts, and take necessary steps to secure uniformity. That each club be allowed to enroll on its membership minors of not less than 1G years of age. Such minors to have the privilege of voting for club officers only. It being past the dinner hour, two o'clock, of most delegates, a motion to I , WHEN VERY FEW GC CIDED TO BEGIN NOW. ily 3, 18* aiusooks at a great sacrifice to close tit Also a lot of SHOES. everv pledge and promise we maue. " Q. D. W fir R A ? [ng you can buy for seventy HEJYD id Muslins cheapcr than any < do so. IE MARKET. adjourn was carried by the hasty exit f of members as soon as it was made. A NASAL INJECTOR free with tach bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price SO cents. For sale by Dr. W, E. Aiken. U SQUIBS FROM UPPER T.OXGTOWS Oar roads are in very good condi-I tion. Commissioner Turner Stewart: has had built a bridge across a very j /!?nnromnc hlnwrtnt Oil tllO Peav'S ! ferry road. Mf&jJSli Harrison left for Texas on last Monday, where-she will visit her sons and sister in Texarkana, and will home return next There is very little political-gossip in this section, and hope that wc-will! have no use for your sledge hammer] and anvil man. Neighbors should not fall out because they do not vote for the same candidates. - . UPPER LONGTOWN". 9. - n, ?As an appetizer and nerve tonic, Barrett's Tonic is unsurpassed. Try it. For sale by McMaster, Brice.& Ketchin. || PRIZE CLUB. The Wateree Farmers' Prize Club met Saturday, the 7th inst-, at Mr. T. L. Johnston's. The club was called to order at five o'clock, Mr. F. A. Neil in the chair. A Committee was appointed to inspect each member's crop and make a report at the next meeting.. The club requests the company of few friends who will be invited at the next meeting. On this occasion we will (ry to have some watermelons. We took a view of Mr. Johnston's brag patch. It is given up to be the finest acre of cotton in the club, and I venture to say the finest in the county. One of vour esteemed townsmen says it is the"finest lie ever saw for the time of the year. So it will be seen our organization has done much good. The next meeting will be held July 21, at 3 o'clock, at Mr. T. L. Johnston's. Fl.-S. Wylie. | THE MILL 120AD. A Canl from the Overseers in Keply to the Presentment of the Grand Jnry. Messrs. Editors: We notice in the presentment of the grand jury, at the iast term of the-Court, as printed in your paper, the following clause: "Special report is made of the extremely bad condition of the road leading from Simpson's Turnout to Blythewood, known as the "Mill Road," and such bad condition is reported to be from want of proper tools to work with, which the oflScers in charge of the working of the road cannot or will not procure." Now, we beg' leave to state that the information on which the grand jnry based their presentment was incorrect, and that we are the overseers of said road, and that we have had all the tools -necessary or desirable to work said rand, and finally, that the said road was, at that time, and now is, in better condition than it has been for several years past. Ii. B. Christmas, W. J. McDonell, W. J. Hagood. SUILOH'S CURE will immediately] believe Croup, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis. For sale by Dr. W. If. Aikc-n. |i BATS FROM JIJDGETVAY. The lumber for the Presbyterian parsonage is being delivered 011 the lot adjoing the chapel. Mr. E. C. Heins' new residence will soon be in readiness for the occupants. Mr. C. P. Wray has the lumber on his lot for a handsome residence, and the carpenters will soon commence to build. May the rattle of the hammer' continue to be heard in onr town. Our former' townsman, Mr. J. M. "EMrm-m/lo nf f!h?if.f.?mnnpra. Tonu.. is -- C I , visiting his father, Dr. R. II. Edna nnds. Misses Ella and Nannie Lamar, of Columbia, are visiting in town. Candidates are getting plentiful. We have had passing calls from Messrs. Trapp, Jackson, and Jenuin?s. Our base ball association have their new grounds ready for the ball and bat. We constantly hear the remark, "Oar county paper is improving," and our postmaster reports 79 copies distributed at the point. The dime reading at Dr. Edmunds' I wa3 well attended. dot. I > -1 ... I .HSV/I i ' r " . I, )0D3 ARE NEEDED ORj j i ^8^ I iem out. 12o pieces White Lawns, all SHOES. 1ZLSF&RD & co. * '-five ccrits, just because it c Dther house in? town. This is mm aMMMagMMBaaapHgi fc ? Enirrir. mmmenm BEAR CREEK ITE31S. The ''Glorious Fourth" was celebra ted by Ibis community by having a big, picnic at Mr. M. L. Cooper's. Instead of speech-making and fire works we! had music and dancing, which was [ entered into and enjoyed by all the j young people, the older ones enjoying! themselves in a more quiet manner, As usual, the dinner and music were highly enjoyed. Much credit is due j the kind and attentive hos'tess for the | enjoyments of the day. Among those j from a distance were Mr. Heins and j daughter, Mr.' Pickett and wife, j Messrs. Ruff, Edmunds, Rinnant, j Cloyd, and Bolick, and Miss Simp-j sou, Cloyd, and Bush, all of Ridge- j The Beki; Creek Democratic Club! met Satnrday^i&P 7th inst. The foIIowimN^resolutions were j discusscd fully,~and>adoptcd anaui-j mously: Whereas, nominations forl?41 justices are .now made by primary, "^nd the judicial districts being in suclT" shape?there being 13 trial justices and 1G,townships?that complicate the electionv-As ifcrKnv iHCOttTenSwccs the people having business with the office, we believe that one trial justice in each township would simplify the manner of election and give easier access to the office to person?, now living at a great distance therefrom, and give better satisfaction generally, . Jiesolved, 1. That candidates for the Legislature be asked to plidge themselves to use their best efforts in securing a change In the law, as to' place one trial justice over each township. 2. That all clubs arc earnestly requested to co-operate in asking for this change. There being no further business the club adjourned to meet. July 21, a' 3 o'clock, P. M. Mr. XI. L. Duke, arrived at home on the Gth inst.,- from Monroe, La., where he has been engaged ;he past year as principal of the graded schools. We suppose he will now enter the canvass for school commissioner with a vim. dixie. FOIi DYSPEPSIA and liver Complaint you have a printed 'guarantee on every bottle of Sliiloh's Vitalizes It never fails to cure. For sale by Dr. \Y. E. Aiken. |i LETTER FliOM MEXICO. Saltillo, Mexico, June 28, 188S.? Saltillo, a city of 1,134 inhabitants, is situated on the line of the Mexican National Ruilroad, 239 miles from Loredo, Texas, perched among the mountains 5,204 feet above the sea level, with charming scenery and a most salubrious climate, and is a- most delightful place. The houses are built of adobe or sundried brick, one story high, with the exception of the cathedral, the Governors palace, the theatre, and a few private residences. The cathedral is an immense pile commenced in 1745 and completed in 1800, and cost $93,000. The stone and mortar had to be carried to the top on the back of burros by means of inclined scaffolding on which they walked."" The ?thrt J-vniIrMnor is immense, as there are numerous images of solid gold and silver. The theatre is an American building of corrugated iron siding, and is | quite a handsome structure." The streets are very narrow and | badly paved (some of it, I am told, has been done for 200 years) with but I little shade, as they have no shade trees and few awnings. The plazas or parks are very pretty. The trees are so close their branches interlace. The walks are tiled and well provided with comfortable seats, making a most charming resort, especially at night when lighted up by the numerous lamps suspended from the trees, the fountains playing in the centre, and enlivened by the strains of "My Queen" from the "band, and the bright toilets of the Mexican ladies. On the promenade the ladies go in couples making the circuit of the plaza. Gentlemen the same, only in the other direction, thus walking vis a vis. It is the custom in Mexico for ladies to walk together without escort unless chaperoned by one of their parents. / The Mexican National Railroad is progressing at the rate of 2-3 wiles per day, and it'will probably be finished by* the 1st of August. The csid of the track to date is 120 miles south of tbis place. The road is being bnilt by English capital. Everything a Xo. 1 ? 45 lb. English steel rail (imported) ballast and iron water tanks with gravity supply, Baldwin coal burning engines. The passenger coaches now being bnilt in -Sew York are to be fitted tip in first class style, and lighted by electricity. The schedule for the passenger trains is made out from Loredo, Texas to the City of Mexico in ^ooks7' SASH, BLINDS^ MOULDINGS, TURNINGS* BRACKETS, STAIRWORK, ETC., ETC. Write or call for prices. P. P. TOILE, . _ ; **?"* Manufacturer* Mch27fxly C<iarleston,&-(X - - * 11 i wm i?pwa?aaawHi?PM?Mgat?? M??MB3 V . - v." " ... I ' * V^- . It^T' ' " - -**' % - *- 'hi& ' ^ ;N" ) ame from this house or that ; no lie, but an aetual fact II ; y*:M . ; \ - -Aji/ ?lf- ^<SV 26 boars, including stops, a distanae of S30 miles. South from Saltillo the road lies through the. mountains about cO miles. The scenery in some places is grand. At -one moment the train will rush' throng a gorge shuttirg out the view, t!:e next instant dash around a sharp curve and disclose the cliffs rising on one side hundreds of feet, while on the other you can look down far below and across the valley for miles to the hills in the distance. * After leaving the mountains wc strike the plains, where the ro^-d. idfces a straight shoot, there being But ttvo carves in the next 70 miles. Well, Messrs. Editors, lest I causc you to think.you have discovered periatrial motion in my article, I will bring this to a close. I paid a visit to a silver mine and mining town' a few days ago that was certainly a novel. sisrht to one from - South Carolina If you think It would be of any interest to your readers will give yen a description of it in another article: n- ' The Excellent Qualities ' Of the delightful liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, commend it to all who grriTer. jrnm Habitual Constipation, Indigestion^3tc?--Bein^in liquid form and pleasing to the Harittless in ^, its nature, strengthening as well as cleansing in its properties, it is easily taken by old ana young, and truly beneficial in its effects, and, therefore, the favorite family remedy, especially with ladies and children, who require a gentle yet effective laxative.:' '* THE REY. GEO.'H. THAYER/"of Bourbon, Ind.. says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives to SHILOM'S .CONSUMPTION CURE." For sale by Dr. W. E. Aiken. 3 SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of an execution to me directed, I will offer for sale before the Court H' use door in Winnsboro; S. C., on the ^ ' FIRST MONDAY IN AUGUST- . next, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following-described property, to wit; The right,- title and interest of W. S. Alston in (and) all that piece, parcel or traetof land, lying, being and situate in the County of Fairfield and State of South Carolina, known 3s > the "Hollinshed Place," being the same tract of land heretofore attached by me at the suit; of The South Carolina Loan and Trust Company against W. S. Alston, containing SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES, more or loss, and bounded on the north on/? *-! c4- T\olAr><Tin<T .iiiu. iivi ujf xauuo ia/ivu^iu^ to the Hue' r^te, now owned by Stuck, nori :e;v- ad east by lands formerly belonj. ^ ', the estate of Dr. Furman. and south and southeast by lands belonging to Holly, and west -by Broad Kiver. Levied upon as the property of W. S. Alston at the suit ei Tne South Carolina ' Loan and Trust Company against W. S. Alston. JOHN D. jM-cCARLEY,,: Sheriff's Office, -S. F. C. Winnsboro, S. C., . July 13*1S8S. Julyl4td STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. ' COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. John Hamilton, Plaintiff, a/jainst John W. Smith, Defendant?SumTnoTisfor Belief. Complaint Served. . To THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-X AilED: ' "T70TJ are hereby summoned and" reX . quired to answer the complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you. and to serve a copy of your answer on the subscribers, at their offices, Nos. 3 and 4 Law Eange, Winnsboro, S. C., within twenty days' after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint ; Dated Winnsboro, C., July 14, A. D. 1888. ^^.-r^? T tv c- rv/vrrrr acq ^J.CI>UAALiU OG i/VLUiJawi Plaintiff's Attorneys. To the Defendant John W. Smith-: Take notice, that the Summons in this action, of which the foregoing ts a-copy, and the complaint therein,' "were filed in . the office of the Clerk of the Conrt cf Common Picas, at. Winnshoro, in. the County and State aforesaid on tjie 14th day of July, 1SS8. July 14,1888.' " ilcDONALD & DOUGLASS, Plaintiff's Attorneys.: JulylSxGt . / HYGffiTA 1 A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY! TOr.ACCO A>~ AID TO HEALTH! ' * AXEW TOBACCO, manufactured by TIIOS. C. WILLIAMS & CO., Biclimor.d, Ya., under a formula prepared by Piof. J. W. ilallet, of the University of Virginia. Anti-malarial, Anti-dyspeptic,. a good Nervine and an excellent chew. TRY IT: yOUVXBTJG ! | For sale by all dealers. Cai for pamphlet. ApI24-Gm