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A BIG ? > f\ FTEEl a season of prosperous bns a. Clothing on our shelves, and we i 19 Oik* For the next fifteen days we offer our Cost. V This will be the best opportunity j yesr* to bnv a suit of clothes for a liith 33 Suits of Clothes, well made and tr 39 Suits, all size?, worth $6.50, now f 42 Suits, a big job, worth $10.00, now 19 Suits, in Piaid and Plain Diagonal ? Our entire stock of fine suits at, one-t < Fifty Boys' Knee Pants Suits (7 to 14 ing prices on these goods, but if you w I portunity. [ We have decided to dispose of our en Uu^eard of in the market. Come and see for yourself and be co Please note during this sale we will o **? - J i.i.J x_ ? .^:n Eds'" All parties wueoieu iu us win yt< , Very respectfully, Q. D. WILLI LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Wednesday, December 19, : : 1888 READ THIS ! Our canvassing agent, Mr. J. S. Mc. Creight, is making a tour of the coun& ty and will call apon oar subscribers to solicit renewal subscriptions. He is authorized to receipt for all dues to this paper and to receive new subscriptions and orders for our job presses. If your paper has been coming irregularly please make it known to him and the cause will be investigated and removed if possible. We are constantly adding to our facilities in the job business, in the purchase of type and machinery, and have put our prices down ; at competing rates. When anythingis needed in our line give us a chance j and we will make every effort to please both in work and price. Having accepted the agency of a bindery we are prepared to receive orders for Dinning1 magazine6 auu ?iu-; cr pamphlets, and also for rebinding i old but valuable books. Don't forget ns. Davis & Bsice. ' Notice.?Oar next Weeklv will not 9 be printed until Thursday, owing to the Christmas holidays. Subscribers^ ?then be disappointed in failing to receive it at the usual time. What Shall We Give?G- A. White. To the Public?Macau!ay & Turner. A Big Sale?Q. D. Wifliford & Co. Clei'k's Sales?K. H. Jennings, Clerk. Sheriff's Sale*?H. Y. Milling, S. F. C. Christmas Goods?MoMaster, Brice ! & Ketcliin. Clerk's Notice?Jno. J. Neil, Clk. j "Rd Pr? Fniii. IIo! For the Christmas Holidays? D. Lauderdale. Noticc for Final Discharge?T. K, Elliott, Administrator. Valuable Land for Sale?James A. Brice, Assignee for D. R. Fleuniken. f S ! Local Br'efs. r ?Cotton brings between 85 and 9 * cents in this market. ?Dr. Davis and brother of Missis^5? sippi arc visiting friends at Ridge way. ?Rev. Juo. Grass has accepted the i rectorship of Christ Chnrch GreenI ?The oats crop is the admiration of j f all beholders; one thing that farmers j can be happy over. Sow more. ?The Council deserve the thanks' of the citizens of Ward 1 for sunding the pavements in that portion of town. ?A gentleman from Greenville, I where they kno'v and appreciate a otton mill, has subscribed to our factory. ?Some of the youngsters arc beginning the Xmas holidays early, having commenced to fire their crackers alLATS Cliill and Fever Cure for sale by\ McMaster, Erice & Ketcliin and all dru<s*i>t merchants. || ?Mr. HerCian Landecker is speaking of leaving. Winnsboro on tine tirst of January bu\ has not decided where he will locate. \ ?R. M. received a ' . fresh lot oi itcysiers nue v,auuie? that are well wcrth inspection. Call and see them. * ?The gunners of town have .ilready secured a hundred pigeons foi: their shooting match Xmas and are anticipating fine sport. ?The total tax levy for this Countv is 12 9-20 mills. The lowest is Charleston 10A, and the highest Spartanburg and Xjnion 16? respectfully. ?A Cotton Factory certain. "Who can doubt our fnture, when this enterprise among the others inaugurated this year is about to be realized ? ?If you take JERSEY FLATS occasionally you will never suffer wiI h chills and fever. For sale by MeMasSer, Brice & Ketcliin. ' j| ?Messrs. R H. Jennings and H. Y. Milling assumed the duties o:f their respective positions, Clerk of Court and Sheriff on Wednesday morr ins-. "C ? Christmas shoppers are groins: around among the stores now. Read over our advertising columns and you will see something yon want and that can be obtained cteap. ?The South Carolina Press Associisa * v - . v >' SALE. iness we find still a heavy stock of must unload. entire stock of Clothing at le?s than the people of this county have had in ; money. Note our prices: immed, worth $5.00, now for $3.30. 'or $4.00. r for $7.75. . worth $12.50. now for $3.40. ;bird off. I I I years). We will refrain from quot- j ant a bargain for cash this is yoar upitire stock of Winter Goods at prices | nvinced. nly sell these goods for CASLI. ^ase call and settle at once. FORD & CO. ation will meet in Columbia on Thursnext, at which an address will be dei j u.. n w n > rr- C?A n A f* I uvereu uy uajju r. ?? . i/^hovu, v* The News and Courier. ?The schedule has been slightly changed on the railroad, vthe north bound train arriving at 2.24 instead of 2.15 as before. The south bound train run? on its usual schedule. ?A burglar succeeded in entering Mr. \V. J. Davis' residence at Ridgeway a few nights ago and stole $450. This is the second time that Mr. Davis has been robbed. We hope the theif will be caught. As an appetizer and nerve tonic, Barrett's Tonic is nnsurpassed. Try it. For gale by McMaster, Brice & Ketch in. j! ?Senator Woodward has recently introduced two bills which are the subjects of wide comment. One to prevent members of the Legislature receiving passes from railroads and the oilier to restore to tne Kauroaa commissioners the powers given them by the act of 1882. ,-~Tue"??ews and Courier's Legislative correspondent says that most of the charters presented to the Legislature are likely to get through this session even if adjournment be had on Saturday. Among these are the Savings and Loan and the Winnsboro Cotton Mills. ? We have received the first copy of the York Enterprise of which W. L. McDonald is the editor. It is an eight column weekly, tvpographialy perfect and ably and efficiently edited. We welcome this journal, and hope that it may live long and prosper, which we feel confident it will do judging by its first issue. ?It is rumored in town that the Kirmess is gotten up in opposition to the Concert ofMt. Zion Society. This is a serious mistake, as those interested in the Kirmess are also interested in Educational purposes and it is their intention to give an entertainment for the College also, in the very near future. ?JERSEY FLATS never fail to cure any case of Malarial or Bilious Chills and Fevers. For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. j| ?The Southern Musical Comedy Company gave a performance in the Opera House_on Tuesday night to a small audience. Some parts of the entertainment were excellent, such as the shadowgrahs, athletic teats and a trained dog. The company is a remmntof Armstrongs Minstrels which recently disbanded in Charleston. ?The Christmas number of the Boston Musical Herald is freighted with valuable and digested intelligence for students of music. Its three choice Xmas Carols will be especially appreciated by Choristers and Sundayschool Superintendents. Subscription price, $1.00 per year. Address, Boston Musical Herald, Franklin Square, Boston, Mass. * ?A gentleman who read the local about some people leaving for Arkansas soon, related to us what Mr. R. \V. Majors, of Greenwood who attended the recent Conference said: Some vears since about twenty-five families left Greenwood or the immediate neighborhood for Arkansas. iXow all are back except two and they would return if they could. The above experience seems to be the invariable rule. In Brief, and to the Point. Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered liver is misery. Indigestion is a foe to good nature. The human digestive apparatus is one of the most complicated and wonderful things in existence. It is easily | put out of order. Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bad cookery, mental worry, lute hours, irregular habits, and many othei things which ought not to be, have made the American people a nation of dyspeptics. But Green's August Flower has clone a woi.derful work in reforming- this sad business and making the American people so fcealthv that they can enjoy i their meals and b<? happy. Remember:?No happiness without health. But Green's August Flower brings health and happiness to the dyspeptic. Ask your druggist for a bottle. Seventy-five cents. * j Accident:?A linle daughter of Mr. j Cha?. Richardson living about 5 uiilcs | below here fell out of the doer of the | dwelling Saturday afternoon and ! broke her leg between ihe knee and ! ankle. The Drs. Ilauahan were sun> | moned and reset tin; broken liinb. i A Dig Sale.?Is the head light of j one of the live houses of our town, j Adverfi-ement this week. This sale i . 1*C wnrtliv of rhf> ;ll tfMit i.jll of the l)CO))?e ! j of this county, it" you want a suit of j j clothcs or dry <r?o.!s of any kind be j I sure to give them a call before pur-j j chasing. Among the "Ai>s."j?We call atten- j tion to several new ads in this i>sue? j amonj them Q D. Williford & Co.,! D. Lauderdale, Connor & Chandler and Dr. \V. E. Aiken. These linns offer a nice line of Christmas goods, an inspection of which will be profiia- j ble to purchasers. _ i Personal.?The Lancaster Review , I ; j suj >: E.J. Ma this, who has been one j of thj compositors of the Review fori ! siveral years, left, on Monday for i ' Winn.sboro. He will be ciiir.-isred in | I t!;o office of the News and IIeuald at' lln: j>l::ce. Eddie is*a good boy aud i we \\>h hiui success at his lie1" home. ! Siiot at Firmikgham.?In the deplorable ir at Birmingham Alabama, our \ >ung friend and former j t6^n.?inan W. 0. Robertson was shot I twice, once in the hand and once in the U-g. We arc glad to state, that his wounds are not at all serious for a telegram from him announces the fact that he is up anil at his usual business. Deatii.- Mi*. Wiii. McC. Blair died | at his home in this county on the 4th ' ins-t., from blood poisoning, (ho result j of a wound received during the war. This wound has always troubled since ; the war, until it a^ last caused his j death. He leaves a wile and four children, besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. ?We take pleasure in recommendin<i the use of Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair lienewer as safe and reliable for restoring i gray hair to its natural color. ?* '' [ Tiie B. P. S.?We have in our midst a new secret Society known as the B. P. S. Its membership is con- j j fined to six of the feminine part of our population and the age is "sweet civiooir' vvlnfh n. nnrson is eliui I ble. Being: a secret organization I its objects an:l purposes are unknown | and all our reportoiial skill and efforts i to pierce its un steries have utterly failed. ' Masonic Election.-At a regular comuuinication of the Winnsboro | Lodg:; No. 11, A. F. M., the following' officers were elected tor the ensuei iny Masonic vrar: J. J. Neil, W. M. J. G. McCants, S. W. J. W. Seiffler, J. W. R. II. Simpson, Treasurer, Married.?At the residence of the bride's lather, Cap;. T.'J. IVrry, on Tuesday night Mr. Cutler Barley and Miss Pet. Perry were united in mar-. riage. Rev. N. Iv. MHton in beauti-; fill terms pronounced them husband j and wife. After the congratulations j of friends present, the young people abjourned to the residence of Mr. B. II. Robertson and enjoyed themselves in the dance, until a late hour of the night. Married.?Mr. K. II. HoodofOhcster, and Miss Carrie Wylie were mar- ; ried at the bride's residence, near i Winnsboro, on the Ilthinst. The cere-. mony was performed by Revs. Doug- j lass and McLin. The happy couple received the congratulations of numerous friends present. They iefi on Wednesday for their future home in Chester. The News and Herald returns thanks for a large piece of the wedding cake and wishes the newly married pair many years of happiness and prosperity. Committee Meeting.?We are requested to call a meeting of the com-. ~ t?_ | Iilliieu til lilt xmwivi.- A.. | stitute to organize for the Institute of! 1S89, in (he office ol the News and : IIkkald, at 11 o'clock A. M., on the first Monday in January. A full and prompt attenduncc is earnestly requested. The following gentlemen constitute the committer T. L. JolmI stun, J. M. Stewart, \\\ R. Rabb, Gen. Brat ton, DanK Hall, J. W. Powell, N. C. Robertson, L. F. Wilds. ?Scrofulous humors, erysipelas, canker, and catarrh, can be cured by taking Ayer's Sarsaparilla. "1 i ave used tliis nit'dicine in my family, for scrofula, and know, if i: is taken*persi>tently, it will eradicate tins ternoie disease. ? n. r. Fowler, M. D., Greenville, Tenn. * Tiie Kirmess.?The Kiriness began last night at the G. L. I. Armory. All nations and epochs are represented. The arrangements are complete in every respect and can only be appreciated by being seen. Much credit is due the ladies for the admirable manner in which everything has been finished, especial credit being due Mrs. II. Y. Milling and Miss Eita Wolfe who have been untiring in their eflirts to make the Kirmess a success. The admission is only ten cents and the programe is interesting. | "We hope the opening will be attended ; by a laige crowd. IIow to Raise Cotton.?We publish a communication about the Wateree Prize Club this morning. It shows the great succcss of this (Jlub and that by proper book keeping cotto can be raised at 25 cents per pound. This is an astounding showing but it is (rue "Go thou do likewise." A committee wiilsoon meet to inaugurate tuer-e uiuus an over the county. The showing of this Club ought certainly to result in the establishment ot others. The jNews and ISerald regrets exceedingly that the press of ou-incss prevented the acceptance of a kind invitation to attend. "?A clear head is indicative of sood health and regular habits. When the body is languid, and the n<ind works sluggishly, Aver's C'athait.c Pills will assi>t in the rei overy of physical buoyancy and mental vigor. " * * gH? a? Ill II An Assignment.?On Friday .he, 14U). inst., Mr. Jurm G. M?>blev, made mi assignment of all liis property real ! and persona! for the benefit of his creditors. The I), al ol as.-ignment appoints Chas. A. Douglas- E-q.. as! siguee. Mr. Mobley's liabilities will j amount to $22.0U0 or thereabouts. His assets so far a? were ascertainable will not be under 8-0.000. .So it will be see:; that the unsigned estate w i-1 pay a very large per ccntagc of his indebtedness; may be the developments will yet show Mr. Mobley to be entirely solvent, liis? failure was brought upon 1.:? U.. .. cnnnnluttnli! Ho UI 111 U > umuat.-'oii ii has been lor several years one of our most prosperous and energetic planters and ills mi.-for line will cau>e many sincere regrets to his friends ! here and eUeuhero. We ' hope that his reverses will he temporary. (,'ottox Fire ?O.i Saturday night about Ih. o'clock just after the South j bound j assenger train, which wa^ j late, had left, the alarm of fire was j sounded by ti ?: bell. The five was at : the freight depot. A spark from the ; passing engine had fallen among the cotton on the northern portion of the platform and in an instant it was j ablaze, llappilv several persons were I present, who quickly rolled the burn- j ing cotton from ilie platform, thus j preventing what might have been a; serious conflagration. The fire depart- j ment responded promptly and soon ! streams of water from the engines extinguished the flames. About ten bales were partly destroyad belonging to W. C. Beaty, McCariev & Co., i t> i . r_ / !? rr aild tioiics I'tuuttlsuii cv UW, auu IV.^ ; is about $300 fully covered bv ensiir- ! ance. As u-ual upon such occassions. | the colored fireman did noble work, J and we say this without any reflection upon the white company, who of; course always do their duty. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, > Lucas County, S. S. $ Frank J. Ciibxey makes oath that lie j is the senior partner of thr firm of F. J. i Ciieney & Co., doing business in the ! City of Toledo. County and State afore- ! said, and that ^aid firm will pay the sum I oL-OXE HUNDRED DOI LARS for each ; anc' every case of Catarrh that cannot be j cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh ; Cure. FRANK J.CIIENKY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in j ray presence, this Gth day of December, j A." D. 'SC. A. W. GLEASON, rct * t. 1 Notaru P-ublie. L~ J llall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally j and acts directly upon the blood ana i mucus surfaces of the system. Send for j testimonial*, free. F. .J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo.O. J ^".Sold by Druggists, "5 cents. * I Personal.?Mr. Thomas Anderson ! has been elected a director of the ] Penitentiary. Rev. J. G. Glass returned hotneFri- j day after a short visit to Augusta and j iis Exposition. j Mrs. 6. A. Boylston and Mr. R. B. j Bovlston have returned to Winnsboro ' after an extended absence in the conn-! try. Miss Mamie DuBose of Ridge Spring j is visiting Miss Mattie Egleston. Mr. Nelson Ilanahan is in town lor Christmas. Mi. Cliiflio rvlm ?ns fins* snmp -.'jL 2 ViiUl IJV, L/'./JI ?.l l? IJV *?*.*?/ av. VV.V time been the night operator at this place, has resigued and "Mr. C. B. Stuart ot this county succecd him. Mr. Bo\ d lias proven himself to be a young man of sterling worth, during his stay in Winnsboro, and in his departure he will carry with him the best wi-hes of the mmy friends he has made while here. Mr. J. R. Boyles and family remove to Columbia to-day. Mr. Boyles' friends will regret his departure, and wish him abundant prosperity * in his nftvr home. Mrs. Evans will occupy his houi-e. <o? ? ? Tlie Legislature. The following action on the part of the Legislature will interest ou:* read ers: " j These bills passed their second reading and will doubtless be adopted: Bill to Charter the Winnsboro Cotton Mill; bill to Charter the Winnsboro and Fish Dam Railroad. Senator Woodwards biil prohibiting members of the Legislature accepting posses on railroads also passed its second reading despite the efforts of Senator IK lphill to have it indefinitely postponed. Senator Woodward introduced a bill to incorporate the town of Nelson. The Citadel bill passed the Senate, Senator Woodward voting aye. Senator Woodward's bill in reference to restoring to powers given the railroad Commission passed with a few unirn On the question of postponing the Clemson matter in the House, our representatives voted, Harrison and MrKi stry, a>e. Mr. Buchanan being ab>ent. M. McKinstry's bill io give physicians an agricultural lien, was reported unfavorably bv the judiciary commitue and their report v/as sustained by the House. THE FACTORY A FACT. At a Meeting it Was Determined to go Kightto Work?The Scheme Fully Explained. At the meeting of the stockholders of tlie Winnsboro Cotton Factory Tuesday night which was well attended, the report of the committee, appointed to draft a plan of operations, was heard and after some discussion ratified. The report was substantially as follows: That the fir*t assessment of $1.00 per share be made this month, and that the building of a house f-uitable for the accomodation of one hundred looms be commenced in April next, to be fini.-hed, say in September following; then to purchase the machinery so as to be able to begin weaving about the 1st. of Jan. 1S90. i At llio ovniryfirin r?f* whii'h VP51F it is cilcnlated that the monthly assessments will have nearly paid lor all outla\s. After this it is proposed to enlarge the plant cither by the audition of other soi'tns, cv by tlie purchase of 3000 spindles and enlargement of the bnildii>g >uffi<-ient lor that purpose. An effort will be made to increase the subscriptions 10 7.r<0 shares, but ji oiitmenccineiit will be made even if the present amount of stock subscribed be not augmented. We may therelore consider The \Y i t, nsboro Cotton Factor}* as a fact accomplished. * j?) COLUMBIA LETTER J/r. Editor: Fairfield Ins obtain ed more honors at the University. Mr. I. L. "Withers has been appointed one ofthe a?-i>tant State Chemists oy Dr. Barney. Messrs. E. S. Doiigh.?s and W. L. Ilicklin have been elected to represent the Euphradian Society : in the joint contest between the two Societies at Xtnas. Mr. D"iiglass, it will be remembered, won the De: claimer's medal last year in the ! Euphradian Society. We wish much success to the <4Kir j mess," which we see uv vuur i* ! to take place on the IS, 19 and 20 insr. | We only uish we could attend. There seems to be sonic "sppcial" attraction in Wimisbor t-i for Prof; D?as he goes home about every two weeks. The B. P. U.'s had better keep their eyes open. The Fail Geld boys at the University are <rla<i to yet to shake hands with so uianv of the citizens of their own County, ('apt. Gaillard is here, of course, at his post in the Senate Besides our Senator, Solicitor and Representatives, Messrs. J. II. Cummings and H. C. Elliott have been in the city for some days. Success to the Factory and "Railroads-' ! The boys are looking forward with pleasure to ilie Xmas holiday*. "Boko." EE J S TEH VJLLE ITEMS. Mr. Editor: As there has been no correspondent recently from Feast erville, I will attempt to write you a short letter from this section. The farmers arc most ali done pick* Ing cotton, which has fallen far short of that of la?t year. There lias been some wheat sown in this section, but nothing like an average crop. There has been very few oats sown. I think there will be a good crop sown in the Spring, wh.ch I hope will be sufficient to supply the needs of the farmers for the Summer season. The young men ot Feasterville had a tournament at ('apt. D. R. Feaster's Friday the 14, inst., which proved ; success in every respect. Mr. II. I). Coleman got the first I prize by taking the most rings at three | rides, which entitled liim t<> a choice of any one of the prizes. Hi* took the* crown for the first prize and crowned Miss Daisie Crosby in a very graceful manner. Mr. S. D. Crosby won the second prize which consisted of a wreath. Mr. Crosbv crowned Miss Eugenia Zealv. The third and fourth prizes were won by Messrs. Henry Jenkins, and Jame* Crowder, who also crowned Mi?*es Emily Coleman, and cavilla Crowder. After the prizes were {riven out to those who won th?m the young: Dfonle ivna:r<:d to Dr. Ribh's. where they danced until one o'clock \. M. Misses Eugenia Zcaly and Florence Martin, are visiting Mr. C. W. Faucet te's tarnilv. Robt. R. J. Doc. 15, 1888. LVXGIOWX yEWS. Mr. Jno. Morgan and Miss Minnie Benet were married at Concord Baptist Church 011 Wednesday, December the 12ih., by Rc\*. J. A. Wilson. A larae rnmber of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. They have our best wishes for a long and happy union. Mrs. E!i Harrison returned home from Texas on the 8rh. in-t., after a visit to her relatives living in the "L'u.e Star" State. She will open a sc!iool in upper Longiown about 1st., oauuurv. The \oung men of our co.nmunitv, under ihe dircciion of Mr. David Province, have organized a band and meet at the school house once a week for practice. Lust Spring Rev. J. A. Wilson dis-, tribuied amonng the Sunday school children of the Longtown Presbyterian congregation a lot of cotton seed ? a pint to each one?to plant, a "Missionary patch", and last Wednesday the different crops were collected together and sold to Mr. L. T. Wilds, the highest bidder, for thirty dollars, which sum will be used for foriegn missions. After the sale a dinner was spread and your correspondent explored the regions of Turkey, Greece * f - -* " - ' ~ 1 ? I. . .. .?li l\*-v ana Turnery .?t ami anuuii^n uc mnwu i to find a sham, jay far and ham were | there in sucti abundance be did'ni Noah thing. J. ?JERSEY FLATS CHI l.L and FEVER CUKE is guaranteed by all merchants selling it to euie, or money refunded. For sale by McMaster, Briee & Ketcliin. || THE WATEIiEE, I'lilZE CLUB. Mr. E'Hlor: It was my p rive lege and pleasure, in company with Maj. James Pagan, the indefatigable friend of the farmer, to attend a meeting of the Wateree Prize Club, on Friday the 14, ir.st. A short account of this meeting will doubtless be of interest to inanv of your readers. We arrived tit the hospitable home of our mutual Il'iUIil'l i*JLJ A* ?T Jian JO) uv inv uuv*es-ing hour of dinner time, and wi-.h a -petites wliitted he (lie invigorating morning' air. l>-.a tLie Major and I wi-re in if )t to do ample justice to i he tempting viands of our kind and considerate ho>te>s. After spending Swine time in pleasant social interc >nr?e, we proceeded to the residence of Mr. T. L. J..hnsr,??, the place appointed for the meeting of the CI al). This Club was organzi-d aiiout a \ear aj.o with ten or twelve members. The oi'j'-ct ot this Club is bv actual experiment to ascertain the best yield of certain rrons at the lowest cost. A piiz* of (ive dollars was off -red to the member producing the greatest amount of lint cotton 10 an acre; three dollars to the member produing the nex< largest yield; 81.00 to i he largest \ifld each of upland and bottom corn per acre; $2.50 to the largest, yield of swi et potaiocson .i ?>t an ace; 81.00 for the largest watermelon and twenty-live cents for the largest, sweet potiuoe. The "News and Herald'' had also oftered a prize to the member exhibiting the best sample of sorgutn. Tlie conditions were, thai each competing member should send to the | Secretary of the Club, two days pre vious to the awarding of the prizes, j ihe ronlt ofhis experiment, giving the itemized cost, the mode of cultivation, the amount produced and a iv other facts which might be ol iiit< rest. Tni was the day set apart for the reading ?f these reports. Eight of the members competed for the cotton prize, two of whom had t'-'o acres each, thus making ten acres in prize patches ot cotton. The following were the competing members: Me-srs. F A. 2s?*il, T. \V. Raw Is, Sr., T. W. Raw Is, Jr., I\ L. Johnston, IIugh W\Iie, \Yr. S. Weir, J. F. Smith and II. G. Wvlie. The reports of all were very encour agin.tf, showing a very gratifying margin of profit. I will give theresuit omy of I lie two acres producing laigesi yield, a? I took no notes and eam.ot now remember the exact figures. T. L. Johnston produced on enaai tMdgeBgggcc?afflP?tgiaamB3 ! his acre 70:1 poundso? !is>t cation, wIiicii yie!i!ct! !i m n? i The cost of ihis acre, i::dudii^ prepar.;of ihe law!, u.'iivaMon. m?i:nres and picking wa- between 22 and 22 dollars. The co-t per pound by actural calculation wa> 2} ceut>! Y? n will pirccive, Mr. Editor, that this heats the record of our friend J. M. S., which wa? something over thecal if I remember right. Mr. F. A. Xc-il on one of his prize acres produced 7G1 ponnds of lint cotton, at a co>t ot 837.00, thus making the cost per pound cunts. On his sec-n?1 acre the HIDOUIll prodliC' <1 wa? ^00 pooi:ds of lint at a c.sr of 810 90 ilitis making i he cost pc-r pound ;> 9 10 cen'<. The prize for the best yifld of up! nd corn was awarded to Mr. F.J * mit >, close.'}*; followed bv Mr. J. 31- Oav is*n. The i prize for I be best acre ??. i> tio:n corn i was given to Mr. II. W"\lie. having no competitor. 1 am s-.-rry ti:at I cannot remember the exact amount of the yield of these two acres, but of course the conditions this year were very unfavorable to biuh bottom and upIai-d corn. Mr. T. W. Raw Is, Sr., .-ecured the puzo for the largest \i< Id of.-wcet potatoes (sixty odd bu?iieis) ! on a quaiter ot of an acre and Mr. T. L. J< hnston J he prize for the largest potatoe. The prize for the largest watermelon was awarded to Mr. F. A. -Ni'il. .Mr. J. ju.oayueu was me recipient of the prize nff-nd by tiie Editors of tlic Nmvs and IJkkald for the best sample sorgnm, which is ai copy of the Nkws ami Hkkald for one | year. I think, Mr. Editor, tiiat the j gentlemen composing this Club deserve much praise. If seems to me that they arc on the right track to advance the interest of agriculture in our county. It was largely through them and the encouragement and aid given by your valuable paper, that the Farmers' Institute was held heic this tall, which was a source of pleasure and profit to every cue who was privellged to attend. May I not express the hope, through the column? of your paper, that similar ( lubs maybe established in everv neighborhood in the county. These Clubs will not only advance the interest of agriculture, but will be valuable in a sociable point of view. "w. Nature's 0?a True Laxative. The delicious flavor and healthy properties of sound, ripe fruit are wellknown, and seeing the need of an agreeable and <ft\c:ive Iaiative, the California Fig Syrup Company commenced a few years ago to manufacture a concentrated Syrup of Figs, which has given such general satisfaction that is is rapidly superseding the bitter, drastic liver medicines and cathartics hitherto in use. If costive or bilious, try it. For sale by Dr. V/. E. Aiken. * ADVICKTO 3IOTni:us. Mt;s. V.'inm.ow's Soothing Syrup should always be used when children are ' utting teeth. It relieves the littlesutferei at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as "blight as a button." It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, softens the cuius, ali.iys all pain, relieves vvino. regulates the bowels, and is the best known reine'ly fur diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other c??um*s. Twenty-live cents a boti le. June2:jfxly * A Sound Legal Opinion. E. Bninb ridge Munday, Esq., Connly Atty., Clay Co., Tex., says: ''Have used Electric bitters with most happy results My brother also was v- ry low with Malarial Fever and Ja'indice, hut was cund by timely use of tiiis medicine. Am sit;slied Electric Bitters saved his life." Mr. J -1. I. Wilkcoxson, of Hor>c Cave, Ky.. adds alike testimony, saying: lie positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electric Bitters. This great remedy will ward off, as well as cure all Malarial Disea-es, and for all Kidney, Liver ami Stomach Disorders stands" unequaled. Price 5uc. and 51 at McMaster, JJriee & Ketehiu's. * ?JERSEY FLATS will cure dysentery n a few hours. For sale by McMaster, Brice Sr Retell in. !i ?Rev Dr. Burrows, pastor First Baptist Church. Au.just.1, Ga., saj's: "I have used II. 11. P. myself and in my f.i mily for years and find it to be the beVt remedy known for sick headache, constipation or bilious disorders. 1 advise ai y one suffering from these troubles to use it anil keep it in their family." For sale by McMaster, Brice & Ketchin. !I annapi at ?ac?gscwpcaBsgganana zmamaememrontamri NOTICE FOR FINAL DISCHAHG-3 I WILL apply to J. A. Hinnant, Judge of I'robate for Fairfield Countv, on Tuesday, tlie 15th day of January. IJS-i1, for a final discharge "as Ad minis rator ot tiie Estate of J. K. McCarley, deceased. T. K. ELLIOTT, 12-13flx3 Administrator. CLERK'S NOTICE, Office of County Commissioners, ) "Wix>sboi;o, b. C., 11th Dec., j?88. \ 1D<? hereby certify that ti?e fallowing statement of the number of days of service, and of the number of miles of travel, for which each member of the Board ot County Commissioners has been paid since the 1st November, 1S.S7, up to 1st November, 1&>8, is correct, namely : Days. Miles. J. Turner Stewart w 2,<>52 John A. Stewart S!> 2.043 Hargrove a. Glenn >3 2,188 TVn T YPIT 12?l-3f 1x1 Clk. nil. Co. Cotu'rs. WINES. MUMM'S Ex. Dry Chainpa<rno, Wt riiCi's Ex. l;r\ Champagne, Gold S?*uI Ex. Dry Champaifiie, Imuorteil Sherrv ami Port Wine, At F. W. IlABEN'ICIIT'S. CHRIVF&AS BE\UTIFUL variet} of Dr?*sa?iiif? Case?, Portfolios, Maimuie Sets, Xnns Cards, Autograph ami Photograph Albums, Poems, Box Paper, Games, Toy Books, Building Blocks, etc., etc. ?ALSO? A pretty assortment of Lamps, Perfumery, etc. McAIAbTER, BKPJE & KETCIIIN. lai M ffa Eire ? IS THE QUESTION UPPERMOST IN EVERYBODY'S MIND. OLD AND YOUNG ARE ON THE expectancy seat. Trie little people, our particular iriemis, win expect something to amuse and please them, i In this line we have a !arg?' au 1 varied stock. It embraces Di>l!s at ail prices, Doil Ca riaires, Swing-, Velocipedes, Wagon-, Wheelbarrows, Iron Sioves Tin Stoves, BNque Ornaments, V.i-e-, ('ups and Saucers, Writing Desks, and other iroods too numerous 10 mention. We have also French and Plain Candies, Nuts, Itusius, Fi^s, Citron, Apples, Oranges, and Bananas. G. A. WHITE. Ilostetter's Bitters, Gin and Bu?-l;u, Tolu Itork and Rye, Carolina Tonic, Appoilonari* Water, Vv ^ * i iSuitaM linger ivie, Buss Pale Ale and Porter, At Y. W. IIABEXIUIIT'S. K2 MBBeeaBPePOBCBCPH BBPBBBHCBBCSaSiaaB I Tl^E Jj^M&RK The Choicest Tea Ever Offered. | PERFECTLY PlffSE. I A MOST DELICIOITS BEVEEAGE. TRY IT. 7:z rill sere: zza 127 eticr. tiility ::rc: varies It is the Higittct Grade Leaf, piclted from the best plantations and guaranteed absolutely 1 pure and free from all adulterations or coloring matter Tfce packages are hermetically sealed and warranted full freight. It is more economical in use than the lower grades. Oriental & Occidental Tea Co., L't'd., Head Office, 35 Burling Slip, Keic TorJc. For sale by all the best Grocers. CALVIN BiUCE & CO.. Woodward, S. C., ; McMASTER, ERICE & KETCIIIX, 11-Gfxly Winnsboro, S. C. j The Xeiv-Discover}-. You have lieard your friends and nefeli bors talking about it. You may yourself be one of the man** A-ho know from personal experience just how good a tiling it is. K you have ever tried it, you are one of its staunch friends, because the wonderful tiling about it is, that when once given a trial, Dr. King's New Discovery ever after holds a place in the house. If you have never used it and should be afllicted with a couuli, coid or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at 1 Z4. X..x 14. : , once <11111 it a j;m mill. ?b is ^uuiaii- I teed every time, or money reiunded. Trial Bottles Free at Mcllaster, Brice & Ketchin's Drug Store. > Uacklen's Arnica Salve The B:-:st Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Milt liheura, Fever Sores, Tetter,Chopped Hands, Chillblains, Corns, and all Mcin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to ?ive perfect s tisfaction, or money refunded. Trice 23 cents per i ox. hor sale by Mc>iaster, Brice" & ctohin. " * =Tf5TFOKTHE_ Glirlstmas Holidays ? ' > D LAUDERDALE has rcccived * his Sfcristsas Goods and hereby extend a genera! invitation to ever\b>dy to come and enjov themselves, because ihere is something for every one, something for the b'lbv., something for fhe grandmother, something for the boy and girl, something tor the parents, something for the young man, his sifter, and somebody else's sister. Come and choose the presents you want from the quantities on our shelves and counters. Don't talk hard times. Comjj and buy. Prices shan't hinder you. Prices are made to >uit the times. We guarantee sati-faction, whether you spend a dime or a dvilar. HERE "WE ARE, Goods iti pi'es, bargains in heaps, waiting to see \ oti af D. LAUDERDALE'S. Lr/ge rednr/iions in Millinery Goo 3s. VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. ~ BY virtue of authority conferred upon me by a Deed of Assignment, executed and delivered to me on tile 5th day of December. l.SiSJ. by David R. Flenniken. of the County of Fairfield and State of South Carolinaj I will offer for sale, at public outcry, to the highest bidder before the Court House d.mr in Winnsboro, S. (J., ??n the first Monday in January next, within the le-jal hours of sale, all the right, title and interest (the same being fiveninths) which the said David R. F'enniken had of, in and to all that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, lying, being and situate in tho County of Fairfield and State o' South Carolina, con aining One Hundred and Five Acres and designated by the letter "C" on a plat of r-survey in tho case of vViiiiam A. Cook, Plaintiff, vs. Jihi-1 v\*. A>hfo:d. Ex'or., ct ah., Defendants; and also of, in or to the remainder in fee after the life estate of Matilda M. Ashford, in the tr-wt of land containing One Hundred and Fifty Acres, and designated in said plat by the lelt- r "B." Terms?Cash; the purchaser is to pay for panel's. JAMES A. BRlOE, Assignee of J). R. Flenniken. 12-13-35 Chrstmas Qoods. \ 5? E have laid in a lar^e assortment = i 7 oi' }?re(fy things this year, that we ^an soil at stnuil cost to keep ui) ihut good old custom of giving ? hristmas pieseuts to family and friends. We know that money is scarce and offer tlu*e things at LOW PRICES. We have <o;nc very fine articles, but yon need not buy them unless you are able to do so. Our sio? k of FANCY < i!IN*.\. VASES, TOILET SETS, DISQUE FIGUUES,& is hill. We keep ?>n hand a >upj?!v of t.'LO< IvS, watches, jewelry, gold PKX>, SPECTA? "LfcS and ?.it,GLaS^ES of every de>cription. We ?.i?> haw also a good stock of SILVERWARE. LAMP (J ODD* and GLASSW ARE generally. Our doors an; often closed to keep ou5 tin1 cold, hat not to keep out customers. Oi>c:i >u:d cotne in. Yon wiil find us always ready lo serve you, I although we arc engaged every spare ! moment in repairing C locks, Watches and Jewelry, which we guarantee to j !>e done in the best style of worktnan.-hip. j 08W6R & OHAKBM THESE are in ever}* respect strictly firstclass Paints, composed of pure lir.secd oil and the highest grade of pigments. They are prepared ready for the brush, in 54 nev:cct shades and standard colors, and, on account of their purity and great covering properties, we offer them as the most durable and economical Paints ever produced. One gallon wiil cover from 250 to ?75 sa. ft., two coals. Samples and Dcscriptivc Price List free by nvzzl. i II, W. JOHXS JfiNTFACUniXG COMPANF, sols iiASUFAcrcnixs or II. IV. Johns' Awbe*ros Tioofinr, Firo-Proof Pa??,t??. Building- Felt, Stenm-I'ipe artl HoHer C'ovprinsss, Asbctos Strum Pnekimr*. <Jnskets. ctc. Valcabcslon Moulded Riuus,Washers, etc. <?>. -?ir A Tfir-l-*T T A VTT? XTTPTTT VflUTT Foil SALE 13V T. G. PATRICK & CO? WHITE OAK, S. C. 1 9-19x2ni jCHlUSTJIAS PR1&JBXTK. rpilE happy period, alike the i?y of oil i 1 nn i young, is close to hand. No on;) t >o old toVnjoy its happy memories, non<5 too young to appreciate its joyful festi itic-s of love and charity. In endeavori.i * to make yourself happy try to make some one else happy also. You "can do this by j presenting them a memorial in some form 1 or t!u> following goods found at the Dru^j [ Store of ^ W. E. AIKEN", viz.: Christmas Cards, Fancy Papers, Photograph and Autographic" Albums, Dressing Cases, Toilet Sets, Shaving Megs, Fancy Vases, Bisque Figures, Scrap Books, Whisk Holders, Hair Brushes and other 1 novelties of the season. Also, an assorti ment of elegant Extracts, with the best i 10c. vials of Cologne to be found anyj where. SHERIFF'S SALE. EY virtue of an execution, to me directed, I will offer for sale, before tha Court House door in Winnsboro, S. C., on the FIRST MONDAY IX JANUARY I next, within the legal hours of sale, to the 1 highest bidder for cash, the followingdescribed property, to wit: | All that piece, parcel or tract of land, ' lying, being and situate in the County oC Fairfield and State of South Carolina, containing SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY Acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Thomas W. Woodward, T. H. Ketchin, Thos. L. Richardson, Giles J. Patterson and others. Levied upon as the prop< rfcy of Thomas G. Robertson at the suit of N C. Robertson, Administrator. To be sold at the risk of the former ; purchaser. ii. Y. ly, Sheriff's Office, S. F. C. Winnsboro, S. C., December 13,1888. 12-15fx3t SHEUIFF >S SALE. BY virtue of an execution to me directed 1 will offer for sale, before the Court House door in Winnsboro, S. C., ou the .. FIRST MONDAY IX JANUARY " next, within the legal hours of sale, to tha highest bidder for cash, the followingdescribed property, to wit: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, lying, being ana situate in the County of Fairfield and State of South Carolina, containing >SEYEN HUNDRED ACRES, more or less, and bounded by lands of the estate of Buckner Hagood, by lands of Jr. J. Quattlebaum, Thomas Wooten and Dr. S. W. Bookhart, known as the "Williamson Place." Levied upon as the property of L. M. Bookhart at the suit of S. W. Bookhart. H. Y. MILLING, Sheriff's Office, S. F. C. Winnsboro, S. C., Decemuer 13, 1888. 12-15fx3t CLERK'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. James G. MoCants, as Administrator of the Estate of James B. McCants, deceased, PlainufF, vs. John W. Smart and Others, Defendants. IN pursuance of an order of the Court of Common Pleas, made in the abovestated case, I v\ ill offer for sale, before the Court House door in Winnsboro, on the FIRST SfGNDAY IN JANUARY next, within the legal hours of sale, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, the following-described property, to wit: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, lying, being and situate in the County of B aii-field and State of South Carolina, containing SIXTY-NINE ACRES, more or less, and bounded on the north by the C. C. & A. R. R. track, on the south anH doct hv !?nrk of TT. (1. D?snortes. and on the west by laiids of Laura MeL. 4 Scott. TERMS OP SALE: One-half of the purchase-money to b* paid in cash, the balance on a credit of one year from date ol sale, with interest fr -niday of sale, to be secured-by bond of the purchaser and a mortgage of thy premises sold, or all cash at the option ot the purchaser; the purchaser to pay for all necessary papers Clerk's Office, 11. 11. JENNINGS, Winnsboro, S. C., C. C. C. P. E. C. December 14,1888. ?2-10-3t CLERK'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF PAIRFIELD. C URT OF COMMON PLEAS Dorcas Wood et al.. Plaintiffs, vs.' John Bird, et al, Defendants. X;N pursuance of an order of the Court of Common Picas, made in the aboveSuutod case, I will offer for salr, t>efore the ' ' T T HTIvin An f K A vuuri I iUU5^ UUUi ili ?? lUiiowuiv, v/i.i vuv FIKST MONDAY IN JANUARY next, within the leg-i hoars of sale, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to-wit: All that plantation of land, lying La Fairfield County, in the State aforesaid, c -ntaining ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE (123) Acres, more or less, and bounded by lands ot Benjamin Martin, Major McMeekin, W. B. Elkin, Isaac Parr, Caroline Sanders, Sarah Martin and others. TERMS OF SALE: All of the purchase-money to be paid in cash, the purchaser to pay for all necessary papers. Clerk's Office, R. II. JENNINGS, Winnsboro. S. C., C. C. C. P. F. C. December 14,1888 12-154t CLERK'S SALE. STATE OF SOUTH. CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. John Xichols, Plaintiff, vs. T. Walter fcoyle, Wm. B. Bo vie ei al.. Defendants. IX pursuance of an order of the Court of Common Pleas, made in the above?tated case, I will offer for sale, before tin Court House door in Winnsboro on tiw FIRST MONDAY IX JANUARY next, within the legai hours of sale, at pul)!ic outcry, to the highest bidder, the following-described property, to wit: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, . Ivinjr, being and situate in the County of Kaiifield, in the State of South Carolina, containing THIRTY-SIX AND OXE HALF ACRES, more or less, bounded on the north by lands of W. J. Glover, oti the east by land's of William Waits, on the south and west by lands of M. A. Hogan. ALSO, All that tract of land, lying, being ami situate in the County and State aforesaid, containing TIIKEE HUNDRED AND FORTY ACKES, more or less, bounded on the north bv lands of the estate of Jno. Johnson, deceased, on the east by lands of Jackson Joiner, and on the south and west by lands of the estate of Hampton Joiinson, deceased. ALSO, All tliat parcel or tract of land, lyim.% being and situate in Fairfield County, Township Six, in the State aforesaid, contain ins ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY Acres, more or less, bounded on tiie north by lands of T. Blanton and John Lauhon, on the east by lands of John Lauhon, on tiie south by lands of Lorick, and on the west by lands of Virginia E. Kogan. TERMS CF SA.LE: One-third of the purchase-money to be paid in cash on the day of sate,"and the balance of the purchase-money on a credit of one and two years, in two equal annual instalments, with interest from the day of sale, payable annually, until the whole debt be paid, to be secured by the bonds of thepurchasers and mortgages of the premises sold, or all cash at the option of the purchasers, the purchasers to pay for all t necessary papers. R. J I. JENNINGS, Cierk's Offico, C. C. C. P. F. C. Winnsboro, S. C., December 14,1S88. 1 12-15-3t